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THE MERCIAD Garvey Park controversy Faculty Senate proposes the renaming of Garvey Park to Advent Park for many.” By Joshua Wilwohl The senate passed the proposal on a Editor-in-Chief unanimous vote, according to Clemons, and shows the strongest stand yet of Mercyhurst College Faculty Senate the faculty in response to the allegations is proposing a name change to Garvey of Garvey. Park, the college’s central plaza infor- “I personally believe that the fact that mally named after Dr. William P. this proposal was passed unanimously Garvey, Mercyhurst’s ninth president. by all those in attendance speaks to the The senate wishes the park to be commitment of the faculty to live the renamed Advent Park after the liturgical values of the Mission and to the well- season preceding Christmas. being of the college. According to Dr. Randall Clemons, “The Faculty Senate was perform- Faculty Senate president, the proposal ing its proper role as a recommending was made during the Sept. 29 faculty body,” Clemons said. meeting. Garvey responded to the vote with a The four-page application outlines the prepared statement on Friday night. rationale for the change saying, “…this “For 43 years I was privileged to help proposal has (…) been inspired by the Mercyhurst and the Sisters of Mercy in suffering we have witnessed, endured fulfi lling the dreams of its founders,” and been made aware of during the he said. last two years.” “The value of that wonderful experi- The change would connote healing ence and the thousands of students I in the college community and hopes taught will not be diminished by chang- to bring forth the “advent of a new ing the name of a park. era for Mercyhurst,” according to the “As hurtful as the action may be, I proposal. remain one of the college’s staunchest The new change would encompass admirers,” Garvey said. renaming the area on campus extending The proposal process, according to North-South from the Grotto to Bald- Clemons, begins with the senate – which win drive, and the contiguous area from is only a recommended body – and then Preston Drive to the Mercy Suites. gets passed along to the administration Katie McAdams/Photo editor Mercyhurst President Dr. Michael and the president. The president then The area known as Garvey Park has recently come under close scrutiny by the entire college campus. McQuillen opposes the change though has the option to gather the opinions of he recognizes the will of Advent Park. the constituents – students, the board, of one tree. McQuillen, however, said will probably not be met. “The col- Sophomore Chris Geer said, “What- “I understand the spirit in which the the Sisters of Mercy – of the college, the deadline is a little premature. lege is trying to defi ne the landscaping ever Dr. Garvey did with his personal Advent Park proposal has been pre- and then either decides to squash or “It’s a complex issue about how to plans,” he said. “(It) speaks to a timing life does not change the hard work he sented by the Faculty Senate,” he said. continue with the proposal. bring healing on the campus,” he said. issue.” put into this great school.” “However, the proposal as submitted The senate requested a Dec. 4 dead- “It requires more time for discus- In addition to the debate of faculty involves dropping the name Garvey line in which the park would be formally sion.” and administration, some students are Park, which would be deeply divisive dedicated with the ceremonial lighting Clemons recognizes the deadline wary in changing the park’s name. Please see Garvey on Page 4 Fall formal ends in fi asco Destructive student behavior could jeopardize future dances

way formals will be held for the students There are not many places in Erie By Dana Moderick of Mercyhurst College. that can accommodate the number of Contributing writer According to Darcey Kemp, director students a formal can bring, so why of the student union and advisor of the are so many places refusing services to The types of school formals we have Student Activities Committee, safety Mercyhurst? attended in the past years, as we know has become a huge issue at these dances, Because of actions from students in them, are over. not to mention the amount of work that previous years. Students have ruined In recent years, formals have become is created for the staff. carpets, put holes in walls, ripped things more of a safety concern for students In the past few years, Mercyhurst off walls and even broken a toilet by then an evening of dining and danc- has used four different facilities for trying to fl ush small liquor bottles down ing. Most recently, this concern deals formals, most recently the Zem Zem the drain. with the formal that took place Friday, Shriner Club. These facilities are not only used by Katie McAdams/Photo editor Sept. 23. Three of these facilities will not wel- Mercyhurst College, but events are held Dr. Thomas G. Fox spoke to members of the college community. Underage drinking, massive consump- come Mercyhurst students back, while there before and after the school uses tion of alcohol and the destruction of the fourth can only be used for the the facilities, and the cost to replace property are a few reasons Mercyhurst senior dinner dance, both because of and fi x damaged items is expensive and Student Government and the Student the amount of people it can hold and time-consuming. Fox visits the ‘Hurst Activities Committee are revamping the because of alcohol. Kemp could not comment on the ment and sponsored programs at amount of damage done at Zem Zems By Zachary Ross Wheeling Jesuit University for three because they have not yet received Contributing writer years. a formal amount. Tapes are being He holds a Ph.D. from the University reviewed of those who participated Dr. Thomas G. Fox spoke to over 80 of Michigan and has been active in in any destructive behavior and those people at the PAC this past Monday international non-profi t organizations, students will be punished accordingly. about the challenges he would face such as Operation Smile. Actions at the last formal were and the progress that could be made at In the opening minutes of the almost enough to cancel all formals Mercyhurst if he is given the opportu- forum, Fox explained that the chal- altogether; however, SAC and MSG nity to “stand on the shoulders of the lenge of making improvements to representatives are currently working giants who built the institution.” Mercyhurst, along with his interests in on alternative events in order to keep Fox was the fi rst of three fi nalists its size and tradition initially motivated “formals” alive. in Mercyhurst’s presidential search him to pursue his candidacy. “I’m so proud of the way our execu- selected to visit the college and address “I am interested in the school’s Catho- tive board of students has responded to members of the student body, faculty, lic identity, Mercy heritage, liberal core this incident. They are good hard-work- administration and staff in an open curriculum and number of students,” ing students who came to me and said, forum. Fox said. ‘Hey, we’re worried about the safety of Fox currently serves as senior vice Mercyhurst has a solid foundation and the students’” says Kemp, “instead of president for advancement at Florida stated that he would “use the past as a Corrie Thearle/News editor doing away with formals, they want to Institute of Technology. He also was Destructive behavior at the Zem Zem produced disastrous effects. revamp them.” the senior vice president for advance- Please see Forum on Page 3 Please see Formal on Page 3 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD October 5, 2005

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Career Opportunities World Briefs Get a jump on the job market with the help of Career Services International news qualifi ed staff member of the By Katie Walker Career Services offi ce. Compiled by Contributing writer The Offi ce of Career Services Corrie Thearle Delay indictment is under the direction of direc- A Texas grand jury indicted Graduating from college and tor, Robert Hvezda and assistant Rep. Tom DeLay on a new having to fi nd a job is a very director, Frank Rizzone. charge of money laundering frightening idea to many stu- These two gentlemen also Monday, less than a week after dents. serve as coordinators of the co- another grand jury leveled a However, the Offi ce of Ca- operative education and intern- conspiracy charge that forced reer Services at Mercyhurst can ship programs at Mercyhurst. DeLay to temporarily step down make the process a little less Through these two avenues, as House majority leader. daunting. several hundred Mercyhurst stu- Both indictments accuse De- The Offi ce of Career Services dents over the years have been Lay and two political associates located on the second fl oor of placed with successful companies of conspiring to get around a Old Main offers a variety of to complete an internship in their state ban on corporate campaign services to students and alumni chosen fi eld. contributions by funneling the who are looking for career op- Career Services can also help money through a political action portunities or looking into gradu- students when it comes to writ- Meghan Arnold/Contributing photographer committee to the Republican ate school options. ing their resumes. Director Robert Hvezda prepares students for the future. National Committee in Wash- Career Services also offers A student can go to their of- ington. Mercyhurst faculty with infor- fi ce and receive a resume form Throughout the school year, Mercyhurst, but also from the mation on how to advise their or they can also download from Career Services also offers sev- surrounding colleges. Indonesian Police seek Bali bombers students in the right direction the Lakernet. eral seminars. This year’s fair will be held on when it comes to fi nding a career Once the form is filled out These workshops vary in top- Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005 in the Indonesian police have released photos of the severed heads of or the graduate institution that is with all the necessary informa- ics from interviewing techniques Athletic Center from 1-4 p.m. the suspected Bali suicide attackers as they seek the gang behind the perfect for them to continue their tion a student will then meet to how to pick a law school. No matter whether you are a bombings. Local newspapers ran the pictures with appeals for help education. with a member of the staff that These seminars are provided freshman just beginning your in identifying the three men. Career Services acts as a career will help compose a resume free of charge to all Mercyhurst career at Mercyhurst or a senior At least 19 people died in Saturday’s bombings of popular tourist development and resource cen- that can be sent to prospective students. that is beginning your job hunt, resorts. Most of those killed were Indonesian, but casualties are also ter for students and alumni of employers. The most popular activity that the Mercyhurst College Offi ce believed to include people from Australia, Japan, South Korea and Mercyhurst. This resume is also kept on fi le Career Services offers to the of Career Services can help you the United States. In the offi ce, a student will be in the offi ce. Students will be Mercyhurst community is the fi nd the right career or graduate Investigators said the bombers were recruited, trained and equipped able to receive information on provided with several prints of annual Career Fair held each year school opportunity. by a back-up team, and hope that naming the bombers will unveil how to properly write a resume, their resume and the Offi ce of in the athletic center. Visit today in Old Main 201 or the masterminds. information on interviewing Career Services can also e-mail The Career Fair brings over 100 on Lakernet. Police believe radical group Jemaah Islamiah (JI) was behind the techniques and receive career the document to a perspective employers to campus to speak bombings at Jimbaran and Kuta. counseling from one of the employer. with students, not only from

August Wilson dies Playwright August Wilson, Pre-Major Fair provides information for undecided whose epic 10-play cycle chroni- cling the black experience in place in the Great Room of sentatives and faculty members. and double majors would be 20th-century America included By Corrie Thearle the Student Union from 8-9:30 Although freshmen pre-major benefi cial to pursue and add to a News Editor such landmark dramas as “Fenc- p.m. students are required to attend, student’s academic career. es” and “Ma Rainey’s Black This event will give students an the Pre-Major Fair is not only for Free food and soft drinks will Bottom,” died Sunday of liver For many students who have opportunity to meet with faculty those who are still undecided. be made available to those who cancer, a family spokeswoman yet to declare a major at Mercy- and student representatives from It is also for students who may attend. said. He was 60 years old. hurst, the opportunity to receive each academic department. be considering changing their If you have any questions Wilson’s plays were big, often valuable and essential informa- Students will be able to receive major, doubling their major or regarding this event, please call sprawling and poetic, dealing tion will present itself on Tues- information about major and adding a minor. Kyle Foust at ext. 2171. primarily with the effects of day, Oct. 11. minor requirements and have Information will be made You will not want to miss this slavery on succeeding genera- The Pre-Major Fair will take questions answered by the repre- available about which minors informative fair. tions of black Americans: from turn-of-century characters who could remember the Civil War to a prosperous middle class at the end of the century who had forgotten the past. math Miers nominated U.S. President George Bush has lab chosen a close aide, White House counsel Harriet Miers, for a key Supreme Court vacancy. If approved by the Senate, Ms. Miers, who has never sat as a judge, will take up the place left Located in the by Sandra Day O’Connor, who library stepped down in July. President Bush commented 304 A & B that Miers “will strictly inter- pret our Constitution and laws. She will not legislate from the bench.” Miers’ was Bush’s second selec- tion in three months for vacan- cies on a high court long divided open: on key issues. The announcement SUNDAYS came shortly before the president attended a ceremony marking THROUGH John Roberts’ new tenure as the THURSDAYS nation’s 17th chief justice.

European Union opens Turkey membership

Turkey and the European Union struck an eleventh hour deal and launched membership talks on Tuesday despite deep public skepti- cism over whether the wealthy Western bloc would ever manage to absorb the populous Muslim nation. call The opening ceremony was delayed until just after midnight on EXT: 2078 Monday by nearly two days of fi erce wrangling over Austrian and FOR EXACT Turkish objections to the EU proposed negotiating mandate, refl ect- ing profound distrust on both sides. HOURS British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said after chairing the marathon EU negotiations: “This is a truly historic day for Europe and for the whole of the international community.”

Boat Capsizes in N.Y. A boat carrying tourists on a TUTORIAL senior citizens’ cruise overturned Sunday on a lake in upstate New HELP FOR York, killing at least 21 people and sending more than two ALL YOUR dozen to a hospital. The 40-foot, glass-enclosed MATH Ethan Allen capsized around 3 p.m. on Lake George about 50 NEEDS! miles north of Albany in the Adirondack Mountains. The accident apparently hap- pened so fast that none of the passengers was able to put on a life jacket. October 5, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

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Open house for Mercyhurst Informal behavior

adult and graduate students Continued from Page 1

The Offi ce of Adult & Gradu- Lyden, director of adult & and weekend classes. Rumors have been circulating ate Programs will hold an open graduate programs. The second reason is an ad- about all formals being cancelled; house on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to “Many of our students work missions and advising staff who however, this is not true. 7:00 p.m. full time and have family re- work exclusively with adult and There will be no winter formal It will be held at the Catherine sponsibilities,” continued Lyden, graduate applicants. so as to provide planning com- McCauley Adult Education “so there are a lot of questions The third is a strong fac- mittees time to restructure the Center on Wayne Street. about specifi c degree require- ulty-student relationship. “A way formals are conducted. The open house provides area ments, schedules and timetables. convenient schedule and great Students will not be left without residents with an opportunity These kinds of questions are ‘customer service’ are necessary, options, though. Several alterna- to get information about the best handled in a one-on-one but not suffi cient, for success,” tive events are being discussed, college’s adult undergraduate situation.” Lyden said. such as a “Roller Disco” in the degrees, post-bac advanced According to Lyden, there are “At the end of the day, you recreation center or a “Mystery certifi cates and graduate pro- three major reasons why Mer- must provide a quality learning Dinner Theatre.” grams. cyhurst has a leading position experience, and our faculty’s Sarah Allen, the assistant di- “People can come in and meet in the local adult and graduate track record in working with rector of the student union and informally with our admissions education market. adult and graduate students is Student Activities Committee, advisors, program coordinators One reason is the course well established and widely rec- said “formals aren’t special any- and fi nancial aid reps. There are schedule. A student can com- ognized,” Lyden continued. more for students. We want to no group presentations sched- plete an undergraduate business Those interested in attending make them a special, memorable uled, the evening is focused on degree; or a master’s degree in the Oct. 10 open house should experience.” Corrie Thearle/News editor the prospective student and his organizational leadership, ad- RSVP by calling the Offi ce of This is one of the main goals The bar at Zem Zem was packed with intoxicated students. or her specifi c needs and inter- ministration of justice or special Adult & Graduate Programs at of members of MSG and SAC. ests,” according to Dr. Michael education by attending evening 824-2270. Nothing is set on what exactly which took place on Monday, be a more positive experience for will happen with formals, how- Oct. 3 was the policy of “No the students.” ever, these groups want to make Tolerance.” MSG and SAC are attempting them more structured. This would include alcohol to provide a positive, fun and so- Ideas being thrown around and inappropriate behavior. cial experience for students with- Arun Gandhi speaks include possible charity events, MSG and SAC want to set a out worrying about safety issues reducing the numbers of stu- standard for the Mercyhurst and destruction of property. dents making it a sit-down formal student body. MSG and SAC will be keeping Finella Annand dinner, in a sense a more “adult” Kemp stated, “The student students informed on changes By atmosphere. Contributing writer organizations have done a phe- and upcoming events. With this comes the thought of nomenal job, and we hope that eliminating alcohol also. Promi- the culture changes with them. See Page 8 for MSG letter Mercyhurst College was hon- nent in a brainstorming meeting We want a formal weekend to ored to have the acclaimed peace activist Arun Gandhi, the grand- son of the late Mahatma Gandhi, speak at the Performing Arts Center Thursday, Sept. 29. Presidential forum Gandhi spoke about non-vio- lence or non-existence, a lesson Continued from Page 1 is notable for, Fox said that he schedule, small classroom envi- he learned from his grandfa- can and will raise money, but he ronment and close interaction ther, a lesson he is dedicated to a rudder, not as an anchor” in feels that this is not the most im- with teachers. “Students here spreading around the world. working towards achieving his portant part of its process. “It is have a better understanding of “My grandfather once told goals for the college. not about how much money you themselves and who they want me that if we know how much Some of his goals include raise, it’s about leaving a legacy, to become,” Fox said. passive violence we perpetrate working to assess the vision and articulating a vision and provid- Although Fox believes that against one another we will un- relationship between the Mercy- ing people with the opportunity the majority of students are derstand why there is so much hurst campuses and improving to be a part of a venture and succeeding, he realizes that im- physical violence plaguing societ- the college’s outlook on student successful story,” Fox said. provements need to be made for ies in the world,” said Gandhi. development, a message that Fox He was also asked about the students who are struggling at He proceeded to demonstrate would continuously reinforce role of the president as a civic Mercyhurst. “We have to identify the meaning of this quote by pro- throughout the forum. leader in the community. the reasons that students are not viding the captivated audience Among his other goals, Fox Fox stated that universities and prospering and work on them,” with anecdotes from his past also expressed a need to create colleges have a large economical Fox said. and inspirational insights into the Katie McAdams/Photo editor more recognition for Mercyhurst impact in the community. For Fox answered several more state of the world today. Arun Gandhi spoke of non-violence to a large crowd. in addition to its top 10 ranking this reason, Fox said that he questions in regards to the Sisters His voice, along with his grey among comprehensive colleges would be visible and active off of Mercy, athletics and job place- suit and crimson tie, was unob- another one. ment does not get to the root of in the North by U.S. News and campus as a kind of “cheer- ment before the forum ended. trusive and surprisingly gentle; When he arrived home and the problem. World Report. leader” for Mercyhurst to help Through these and the other yet, it carried with it a power that asked for a new pencil he was As a young man of 16 Gandhi “Mercyhurst can and should create a general understanding questions asked, Fox stressed an reached into the student body confronted with an interrogation made the mistake of lying to his be more highly regarded as a of what the college is and stands importance on helping others, a sitting before him. from “Grandfather” regarding father about why he was late to regional and national institution,” for in the community. “I want to vision that can be accredited to “That man is remarkable,” said the reason he threw away the pick him up. He claimed that the Fox said. tell people in the community how his personal experiences in life. junior Lauren Biebel after the pencil, the size of the pencil, car had been in the garage too Fox was able to further ar- good the institution is so they “I am fortunate and grateful for speech. “He has left me with the location of the pencil and long; unaware that his father had ticulate his ideas on improving can develop an appreciation for the opportunities and success in a strong belief that I can, and so on. already called the garage to make Mercyhurst and serving as its it,” Fox said. my life. We have to look beyond should change the way I am, Gandhi’s confusion regarding sure this was not the case. president in a question and an- Along with answering these ourselves to see how we can ben- and I don’t even know how he the line of questioning was soon On realizing that he had been swer session that followed his questions, Fox was also asked efi t others,” Fox said. did it.” cleared up when his grandfather lied to Gandhi’s father did not opening speech. Questions were to elaborate more on student Fox’s visit to Mercyhurst con- Gandhi’s modest and gentle gave him a fl ashlight and told dish out a typical punishment, raised by audience members and concerns, such as their develop- cluded on the day after the approach added a real authen- him to go out into the dark and but instead choose to walk 16 were read from question forms ment and success in a college forum. Dr. Thomas J. Gamble ticity to the words he spoke. retrieve the pencil. After two miles home in order to fi gure submitted prior to the forum. environment. will be the second presidential As he began to tell his short hours of searching, a perplexed out where he had gone wrong Fox was asked several ques- Fox said feels students at Mer- fi nalist to visit Mercyhurst and stories it became clear where he young Gandhi returned home to in raising a boy that would lie tions about how he would handle cyhurst are incredibly bright Dr. Colleen Hester will visit last. drew his inspiration from. Ma- his grandfather. to him. the different responsibilities of and aware of who they are. He Gamble’s visit will take place Oct. hatma Gandhi, the man he called On his return Mahatma Gan- By taking some responsibility the president if selected for the believes that the students ap- 6-7 and Hester’s visit will take Grandfather. dhi told his grandson that he for the lie and passively showing position. pear to have a direction and a place Oct. 11-12. “Grandfather once told me wanted him to take away two his disappointment Gandhi’s When asked about his views purpose that has been facilitated keep your thoughts positive important messages from this father successfully instilled in his on fundraising, an area that he by Mercyhurst’s core curriculum because your thoughts become experience. son a value that stays with him your words. Keep your words First, that even making a small today. He never uttered another positive because your words pencil uses up natural resources lie after that moment. become your behavior. Keep and throwing it away was com- Gandhi finished his speech your behavior positive because mitting violence against nature. with a tale about an ancient In- your behavior becomes your Secondly, that we as developed dian King who desired to know habits. Keep your habits positive nations buy natural resources in the meaning of peace. He was because your habits become your bulk and overuse them, and be- given a grain of wheat by a sage destiny.” cause of this others in the world who told him that this was his This quote summed up the es- go without and live in poverty. answer. sence of Gandhi’s entire speech. Therefore, throwing away the The king was too proud to ad- He urged the audience to fi nd a pencil was violence against hu- mit he didn’t understand and put way to channel their anger into manity. the grain of wheat in a box for something positive. To use it This short story really high- safe keeping until an intellectual for the good of humanity while lighted how subtle the passive passed through his kingdom. practicing a lifestyle based on violence is that Gandhi was refer- He asked the intellectual the non-violence. ring to, and how guilty we all are meaning of the grain of wheat He explained that non-violence of committing it. who told him that locked up in a is not necessarily the opposite of He explained that we as a box it meant nothing. Like peace violence as we perceive it. We society commit passive violence it would wither and die if he held are all guilty of practicing passive every day both consciously and onto it. However, if he had let violence everyday without even unconsciously. This passive the grain go it would fl ourish realizing it. To demonstrate his violence makes its victims angry and spawn fi elds of wheat just point he shared with the audience and encourages them to use as piece will fl ourish if shared a memory from the time he spent physical violence which they will with others. with his grandfather as a child. ultimately be punished for. Gandhi left us with the grain of One day he was walking home For Gandhi punishment is not wheat that he had been handed from school with a small pencil the answer. Punishment will not by his parents and grandparents in his hand. He became angry truly teach people the errors of with the hope that some of us that he had such a small pencil their ways just as it will not truly will pass it on to future genera- and threw it away believing that help children understand what tions in order to allow the seed his grandfather would buy him they have done wrong. Punish- of piece to fl ourish. PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD October 5, 2005 News To contact: [email protected] College heats up over Faculty Senate proposal Continuued from Page 1 ity “undercut the proposal for a a reconfiguration of several full, deliberative, and thoughtful areas of the campus that might Agreeing, sophomore Mack- dialogue within the college com- appropriately be called Advent enzie Kaczmarek does not see munity.” Commons,” Bell said. “We a point in changing the name Mercyhurst Student Govern- would like to know what is the because of Garvey’s great legacy. ment President Dan Schuler will of the whole Mercyhurst “He has given this school so said the council held a meeting Community.” much, why take this away by this past Monday where they Clemons acknowledges the fact stripping him of an honor he informed all class representatives that the administration will con- rightfully deserves.” about the proposal and distrib- tinue to consider the proposal, Senior Eric Valyko also sup- uted a copy to each. Schuler but does not feel they will take ports keeping Garvey’s legacy. also stated that MSG will have to action. “We never found out any sub- meet with representatives of the “President McQuillen has de- stantial proof about the scan- Faculty Senate prior to taking any termined to continue consider- dal,” he said. “The fact that he sort of action on the document. ation of the Advent proposal, built and expanded the college “We distributed the link to the but decided that if that happens, so much during his presidency article and the proposals to our the name of the park will stay should not allow them to take his representatives in an effort to because changing it would not Faculty Senate proposal name away.” keep them informed, so that they bring about healing but divisive- Another senior, Kristine Ed- would be able to answer questions ness,” he said. Many of us have felt confused, dispirited, wards, shares Valyko’s opinion. about it from their constituents,” McQuillen says he is willing to Advent Park Proposal angry, and sometimes directionless over the past “I don’t necessarily think they he said. “At this point MSG does work with the faculty in devel- two years; buffeted on all sides by pressures to should change Garvey Park until not have any information beyond oping ways to help Mercyhurst respond responsibly. Some feel physically and there is absolute proof the allega- that contained in the article and heal. The Mercyhurst College Faculty Senate hereby spiritually sick over what may have happened. We tions are true,” she said. proposal itself.” “I am certainly open to work- proposes that the area of the campus extending are not satisfi ed with Mercyhurst’s response to The Faculty Senate planned The Sisters of Mercy, repre- ing with the Faculty Senate to north-south from the Grotto to Baldwin Drive date. Sometimes it has seemed like an attempt to to release the proposal to Mer- sented by Sister Bernadette Bell, fi nd ways to facilitate the heal- (PAC parking lot), and the contiguous area from simply get through these events, and to move on cyhurst Student Government, said that they would like to hear ing process at Mercyhurst,” he Preston Drive to the Mercy Suites be known here- as if nothing has occurred. Yet those who have administration, and the Sisters the voices of the community. said. “But, (I) do not believe after as Advent Park. survived abuse often mention how alone they of Mercy, but Clemons says “This is an idea that has arisen this proposal would accomplish feel. We are unwilling to speed into the future that the breach of confi dential- from the faculty. It does involve that goal.” This proposal shall be recommended for inclu- and ignore them, leaving them alone for one last sion in the Landscape Master Plan currently being time. We were pleased when the Board recently prepared by Dahlkemper Landscaping Associates spoke plainly to victims about the sort of abuse and the Mercyhurst Green Team. We recommend alleged being wholly incompatible with our values. further that a “wreath” of evergreen trees and However, in terms of those specifi cally involved, fl owing water—symbolizing the spirit of mercy, while we were concerned for due process, we also Students voice their healing, redemption, and rebirth with which this strongly objected to the attacks on Chuck Rosen- proposal is presented—be included in the plan for thal and the other accusers – attacks that we knew Advent Park. We also recommend consideration were made without any real basis of evidence or opinion on Garvey Park of partially closing the road that would divide authority. We regret the collective failure of our Advent Park. institution to communicate adequately a depth of On Tuesday, The Merciad sent the places around campus start to and respect for the good he did concern for survivors of abuse. On the other hand, an all campus email to students grow on people, and that’s how for the college,” said Melissa The Park shall be formally dedicated with the we clearly do not stand with the hatred we have asking them for their opinion on we make this our home,” said Drury. ceremonial lighting of one tree on December heard from some outside the college community the Garvey Park controversy. Sonya Hogan. “I think changing the name 4, the second Sunday of Advent 2005. Finally, demanding wholesale fi rings and literally damning The poll began at 10 a.m. and “I think it is ridiculous that the may be a good idea. Although beginning in Academic Year 2006-07, all campus Dr. Garvey. We do not wish to succumb to hatred finished at 7 p.m. Over the senate is proposing to erase the it can be said that Garvey did maps and offi cial college materials shall designate and we will not spiritually abandon anyone, no eight- hour period a little over Garvey name from our campus; good things for this school at this entire space as Advent Park, subsuming, but matter who they are or what they may have done. 400 students could choose one of even though his presidency had some point the things he is ac- retaining, Munson Plaza, the Sister Damien Spirit Refl ecting on the meaning of Advent has helped three responses. The fi rst was if an unfavorable end we cannot cused of doing throughout his Bell, and the Grotto. us be clear about where we stand. It has reminded they were completely opposed to deny the fact that the man did life overshadow that good,” said us of who we are, and what we want Mercyhurst changing any names. The second wonderful things for this college Andrea Taylor. Rationale to be. We pray and we hope for healing and for was if they were okay with using during his time in offi ce. I also “Right, well I think it could redemption for all involved. We do this patiently. both Advent Park and Garvey feel that the senate has more be a good idea...but is this just The rationale for the proposal to offi cially name We wait for it, even though we do not know when Park. The third was if they were pressing matters to worry about another form of covering up the the entire park area at the heart of our campus or if it will ever happen. And we are painfully for the change of Garvey Park to right now, including fi nding us now history of our college,” said Advent Park, and to develop its theme through the aware of our shortcomings, as individuals, as a Advent Park. a new president, other than do- Kyle Bogucki. Landscape Master Plan, is multi-faceted. In part faculty, and as a community. We know that we Below are some of the com- ing something so unnecessary “I believe that the name needs it refl ects our on-going concern over preserving are not in the fourth Spring, and we do not want ments The Merciad received from as giving an arbitrary name to a to be changed. With all of the green space on campus. In part it relies on knowl- to turn our heads away and pretend that we are. students. space on campus,” said Andrew rumors and scandals that re- edge of the history of this specifi c space. While We do not believe that it serves anyone well to do “I feel that if we rename it we Lapiska. volved around former President the Grotto, Munson Plaza, and the Sister Damien so. We are in Advent. With hope, that this is the are admitting guilt. That should “I am opposed to dropping the Garvey, it causes too much Spirit Bell, all came about through formal channels advent of a new era for Mercyhurst. But we are not be the case,” said Richard name of Garvey Park but think controversy. Prospective and and processes, and refl ect specifi c gifts, senior gifts, indeed in Advent. Page. that including it in the larger area current students (and their fami- etceteras; this is not true for what is commonly Working on this proposal we noticed that the “Yes, we all understand that he of Advent Park would be good. lies) could be extremely astound- called Garvey Park. The name has no offi cial interior of the campus is serendipitously laid out left because of the allegations Besides the fact that most of the ed that Mercyhurst is choosing standing and it is clear that a new, larger park would in the shape of a cross, a “green cross.” By call- of personal behavior 30 years students do and will continue to to honor someone with so much not be given that designation. Advent Park would ing this new park “Advent Park”, it would be, in ago, but look what he did for call it Garvey Park, it is nice that controversy surrounding them,” also be a permanent, not ephemeral, statement by both name and shape, a symbol of healing and our school,” said Mary Grace we have an area showing respect said Julissa Armstrong. the college about what it stands for. redemption. Our proposal also asks that this Phelan. for Mr. Garvey,” said Cameron “The school needs to drop the Because of our Catholic, Mercy, and Christmas theme be incorporated into the landscaping. It “I do not feel that Advent Park Sabel. name Garvey Park so the whole traditions at Mercyhurst, the proposal would have would be a place of recreation and joy, yet also a is a good enough name to just “In light of the unfortunate school can move on. It is not ap- made sense under any circumstances. Clearly, how- place reminding us of the values of Advent. To drop Garvey Park, no matter innuendoes surrounding the propriate to honor a person who ever, this proposal has also been inspired by the much of the outside community and to those new what political standing we may name ‘Garvey,’ I believe the large has such a black cloud over his suffering we have witnessed, endured, and been to the Mercyhurst family, especially to those in have to take in the matter,” said common area should be renamed head. If Mercyhurst had deter- made aware of during the last two years. Thus, future generations, the name Advent Park would James Rudisill. or the current name dropped. I mined through an investigation beyond the benefi ts to the physical landscape simply tie into the Mercyhurst Christmas tradition, “First off, regardless of the do believe that there should be that the charges were false, then and the expansion of the park area, Advent Park to the values of the Sisters of Mercy, and toward events of last year, Garvey had another smaller area named after the name could be kept,” said would emphasize our values and heritage, and of- Mercyhurst’s continual striving toward a new and made this college what it is Garvey, however, because I feel Raymond Luzier. fer a symbol of healing that would not only have better era. In fact, we note that Catherine McAuley today. Secondly, the names of he should be given recognition generic appeal but also specifi c meaning for this and two other women professed their religious generation of the Mercyhurst community. vows, becoming the fi rst three Sisters of Mercy, A faculty member spoke for many of us when on December 12 (1831). he said that he thinks of Christmas when he thinks In future years we can see it being decorated with of Mercyhurst. Most of us have walked through Christmas lights and people from the community Merciad student poll results the center of campus in the December cold into strolling by to see them. Perhaps traditions would the warmth of the ever more festive Christmas grow up around the new park, like a candlelight party. Many have walked through the center of vigil on the fi rst or the last Sunday of Advent. One campus in the daytime to help with Christmas on faculty member suggested that we might light it Campus in the student union and in the evening one branch at a time throughout the four Sundays to attend the candlelight Christmas service held of Advent, just as one might an Advent wreath. Use both there. Indeed, right after Thanksgiving vacation But to our generation, the park would also have each year we fi nd Old Main fully decorated for the a more contemporary, specifi c meaning. Our names season. We do rush this season a bit, and rightly fervent hope is that those who have been directly so. The Mercyhurst family is not on campus for involved in this very diffi cult situation and all 23% Christmas. We celebrate Christmas within Advent, those who need healing, redemption, or peace, and this stands out poignantly as we contemplate would see that the park is meant to be a constant our recent struggles. and enduring prayer for them. The park would Opposing Advent is a time when Christians refl ect on represent a quiet, persistent, patient call for repen- their lives and acknowledge their failures and their tance, healing, forgiveness, and transformation for name change wrongdoing. We pray, hope, and wait patiently for all. We propose that we gently trace this cross over the healing and for the redemption that comes to a Mercyhurst whose spirit also needs healing. We For 55% us at Christmas. Prayer, hope, patience, healing believe this proposal is offered in the best tradi- and the wait for redemption are the hallmarks of tion and spirit of Mercyhurst. We do not believe a name change the season of Advent. When we are in Advent, we decision by the Administration in support of this move toward Christmas, but we are painfully aware would represent a victory or defeat for anyone or 22% that we are not there, and, at least deep down, we for any group, but rather that it is a move toward do not pretend that we are. true peace; toward shalom. Advent marks the beginning of a new year for While we wait for Christmas we are still deter- most churches in the Western tradition. It cel- mined to teach and mentor, to provide our stu- ebrates the process of reconciliation of all creation dents with an excellent education that refl ects the to God. It is a participative process that calls us to values of the Mission Statement. And we know not just anticipate, but that holds us accountable that we and the entire college community will con- for living lives as faithful stewards of what has tinue to do the many good things that Mercyhurst been entrusted to us, and for loving our neighbors does in and for the community. as ourselves. September 28, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Mercyhurst involved in mentoring program Students give their time and attention to making the world more bearable for teenage girls are downplayed many times as negative.” cause the college student forms By Jen Helbig part of growing up. Although churches and high a bond with the middle school Contributing writer According to the Ophelia schools are involved in the proj- student, and it would be unfair to project’s website, relational ag- ect, college students are targeted leave a student without a mentor College students are supposed gression “can lead to higher for helping the project because after becoming attached. to be mature young adults who incidences of depression, school of their experience and age Campus Outreach opportuni- have moved from name-calling, drop-outs, lower GPA, substance group. ties involve getting involved on dealing put-downs and bullying. abuse, risky sexual behavior, RAPS Mentoring is a one- campus with student awareness Unfortunately, old habits die delinquency, maladaptive eating on-one program where col- of the project. hard, and many students never patterns, suicidal ideation and lege students mentor middle “Even if you only have two mature out of the middle-school criminal behavior.” school students who are in the hours a week, or one time a mindset of needing to be prettier, The Ophelia Project originated CHAMPS after school program month, there are possibilities for better dressed and comparative in Erie in 1997, and is now na- around Erie. involvement,” Dimperio said. to each other. tional, serving children through “We meet at Wilson Middle The club needs students to One way to solve self-esteem down the trend of putting oth- calling, but that can turn into programs such as Straight Talk, School for three hours a week,” make signs, make posters and and self-image problems is to at- ers down. aggression. It continues into high RAPS Mentoring and Campus Dimperio said. “One hour is put up fl yers. Anyone with art tack them at their roots, which is Christine Dimperio is the di- school and even college. Then Outreach. organizational, and two hours talent or computer skills would many times in middle school. rector of the Cohen Student when you get older and get into According to Mercyhurst’s are spent with the students. The be a great asset. Mercyhurst is currently in its Health Center and advisor to the workplace, money and power Ophelia Project literature, mentoring can only be done one- Anyone is welcome to join, the second year of involvement with Mercyhurst’s chapter of the are involved. We need to start to Straight Talk is where “college on-one, so this is a commitment meetings are held every fourth the Ophelia Project, a national Ophelia Project. change the thinking of kids from students share stories about for the entire nine months of Sunday of the month. Dimperio organization that targets the is- “Everybody has a story to tell the start.” choices they have made through- school.” stressed that involvement oppor- sue of relational aggression in about aggression,” Dimperio Many negative effects come out out their lives that have made an Dimperio said that the long- tunities can be geared towards young children in order to wear said. “It might just be name of aggression, but the problems impact on them – positive or term commitment is crucial be- any type of person. Syrian Peacemaker to speak Glimmering Goldie: totally tape leaders who are engaged in working with children and young and a mirror. Available in two contest, sponsored by Duck By Rev. Lyta Seddig peacemaking in their own areas people. Campus Ministry By Kim Ossi themes, the lip kit ($22) comes brand duct tape) to wallets, bags of the world. From 1978-1994 he was very Knight Ridder Newspapers in the bright Luxe and the more or simple bookmarks. They are invited by the Pres- active with the Orthodox Youth natural Pinkie. Also be sure to To make fabric, start by cut- Mr. Samer Laham, an Interna- byterian Peacemaking Program Movement (He is a member of Goldie cosmetics are some- check out the nail lacquer ($9), ting a length of duct tape and tional Peacemaker from Syria, to share their experiences and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate what of a conundrum. Does the which comes bottled with a place it sticky-side up on a clean, will visit our campus on further our understanding of the of Antioch), fi rst responsible for line imbue prep or punk? And crisp white bow and matching fl at surface. Cut a second piece Monday, October 10, and peace and justice concerns of the OYM’s children’s program; more importantly, should we fl ower cap, and facial disc ($26), the same length and place the speak at 2:00 in the Student others around the world. then he served as its director of even care? Nyeh. Goldie is cool which includes everything you second strip also sticky-side up, Government Chambers. In an increasingly violent and university students and fi nally as and that’s all that matters. need for your face on the go. overlapping it slightly. Continue His presentation will include unjust world, we are called and one of its presidents. We met with creators Dineh Did we mention that Goldie to do this until your “fabric” is several aspects of peacemaking: challenged to understand and ad- During his work with OYM he Mohajer and Jeanne Chavez smells positively delicious? the right width and length of the peace process in the Middle dress the root causes of violence became more ecumenical in fo- and got to check out all the There’s a unique dulce de leche your project. Then, change the East ,the meaning of peace ac- and injustice as we seek to build a cus when he started to work with awesome products, packaging scent wafting from nearly ev- direction of your tape (if you cording to Christian faith, how culture of peace and nonviolence the World Christian Student Fed- and, of course, their glowing ery box and tube. Get Goldie started out taping horizontally, we live peace in family and soci- for all people. eration and then with the Middle personalities. You can truly tell at select Bath & Body Works move the tape fabric so the ety and how we can educate our Dialogue with the peacemak- East Council of Churches. how Goldie got started, with stores (check online at www. strips are now vertical). Do the people to live and practice peace. ers often brings about a better Laham now serves as an as- their opposing ideas merging bathandbodyworks.com). same as before, but this time, Opportunity for questions and understanding of the peace and sociate general secretary of into a beautiful yin-yang team. Duct tape has evolved into place your tape sticky-side discussion will follow. All stu- justice issues in our own com- the MECC and as an official As always, one of our favorite something so much more than down so that the adhesive from dents, faculty, administrators and munities. ecumenical offi cer of the World products has to do with the lips. the original silver stuff used to the fi rst and second layers is staff are invited. This year the Peacemaking Pro- Council of Churches. After perusing all the products, repair ducts. With a little cre- touching. When you’ve covered This is the fi fth year that Mer- gram asked its partner churches Laham’s visit is sponsored by we determined that Goldie’s Lip ativity and motivation you can the whole sticky area, trim off cyhurst has had the opportunity around the world to send people Campus Ministry. Kit is just about the perfect gift create duct tape “fabric” and any uneven edges and proceed to host an International Peace- who have experience working For more information, please for any girl because it’s so com- from there, just about anything with your project. maker participating in the Inter- with children and children’s contact Rev. Lyta Seddig, Protes- plete. Inside a tri-fold compact, is possible – from festive prom Get Duck tape in 19 colors national Peacemaker Program of issues. Although Laham was tant Campus Minister (ext.3348, there’s an exfoliator, hydrator, gowns (featured at the annual for about $24 per case (6 packs the Presbyterian Church (USA). trained as a civil engineer, he [email protected]). plumper, stain and gloss _ Stuck At Prom duct tape outfi t of 20-foot rolls). International Peacemakers are has spent considerable time A blast from the past A new face for the Pufferbelly’s restaurant pays tribute to the olden days of Erie Mercyhurst Laker Pufferbelly’s not only has an By Corrie Thearle attractive atmosphere, but dis- By Chelsea Boothe New editor Copy Editor plays a tantalizing menu as well. Whether you are looking for a One cannot ignore the com- lunchtime sandwich or a full- If you’ve ever complained manding and seductive allure of bodied dinner, Pufferbelly’s has about the ugly Mercyhurst mas- Peach Street and the numerous a wide range of selections to cot, today is your lucky day! chain restaurants, outlet malls choose from. If you are look- Thanks to the great efforts of and shopping plazas. ing for something standard you Jeff Cagle and the Spirit Com- However, if you look beyond can choose a hearty burger or a mittee, we, the student body, the flashy signs and glowing chicken salad croissant. get to design a new mascot lights, these corporate money- If you want to try trendy and costume. makers are only cookie cutter exotic entrees, go for the sautéed “We (the spirit committee) duplicates of the thousands of veal with brandy cream sauce or wanted to do something big. In similar businesses across the the Cincinnati chili. I went for the past we’ve just done T-shirts Katie McAdams/Photo editor world. As wonderful as Peach lunch and ordered the southwest- and cookouts, which we will still Current Laker Mascot. Street may seem to consum- ern chicken pizza that had an do; but, we also wanted to do be the new face of Mercyhurst, ers, it is in fact destroying the amazing hand tossed crust. something lasting. We want to but there are cash prizes for fi rst culture and charisma of the city One item you will not want to change the face of Laker Spirit!” ($200 cash), second ($75 on cam- of Erie. overlook on the menu is Puff- said Cagle. pus card) and third place ($50 on Every time I walk down State erbelly’s signature peanut butter And they are doing that by hav- campus card). Street in downtown Erie, I can- Corrie Thearle/News editor pie. This pie is freshly made with ing a new mascot costume design Furthermore, the student body not help but grimace at the aban- The front entrance to Pufferbelly’s Restaurant. a thick graham cracker crust and contest. They are not creating a gets to pick which it likes best out doned and rundown buildings creamy peanut butter fi lling that new mascot, we are and always of the top three. So from Oct. lining the street front. The city this building was completed in doors of the fi re house. These perfectly completes any meal. will be the Lakers, they want a 24-28 stop by the Student Union of Erie, like many other places 1908 and it eventually earned the windows allow an abundance Another feature of this amaz- new body for the same good and vote for the best new Laker such as Pittsburgh and Cleveland, nickname “Detention Home” of natural light inside the res- ing Erie restaurant is the Sunday ol’ spirit. mascot. has succumbed to the threat because of the frequent horse- taurant, adding to the brightly brunch buffet. A visit to Erie “But, we didn’t want it to just Cagle said that he, along with of sprawl or the relocation of play and humorous antics that lit interior. is not complete without enjoy- be a MSG thing. That is why the rest of his committee, are try- people from the center city into many of its fi remen engaged in. As I entered the building my ing the wide assortment of they are student designs and the ing to change spirit on the cam- the outlying areas. The firehouse continued to eyes were drawn in a multitude of delicious offerings Pufferbelly’s student body votes.” Cagle said. pus and help make Mercyhurst Many people fl ock to the ge- provide excellent protection for directions. Firefi ghters parapher- creates on a Sunday morning. From now until 4 p.m. on a better place. Apparently, this neric malls and restaurants on its ward in the area until 1979 nalia covered the walls from fl oor Because Pufferbelly’s brunch is Wednesday, Oct. 12, MSG is ac- new mascot is going to be the Peach Street while some historic when the department stopped to ceiling. Instead of looking well known and revered, reserva- cepting and wanting designs for fi rst of many great changes. and cultural gems are overlooked using the station. The name cluttered, Pufferbelly’s has artis- tions are encouraged. a new costume. Drop off your If you have any questions by residents in downtown Erie. “Pufferbelly” comes from the tically arranged many different Pufferbelly’s is a historic and designs at Sarah Allen’s offi ce in concerning the new face of Mer- Many thriving restaurants in nickname given to the steam artifacts and pictures throughout cultural hotspot that serves as a the director of student union of- cyhurst spirit please contact Jeff downtown Erie have taken old pumpers and engines of the late the restaurant to engage and gathering place for the young and fi ce, next to the campus ministry Cagle at extension 3702 or go to buildings and converted them 1800s. educate the customers. old. It emanates a rich cultural offi ce. the MSG rep offi ce located on into modern, hip and trendy Pufferbelly’s is snugly situ- Pictures of fire chiefs, fire- heritage and riveting atmosphere Not only could your design the top fl oor of the union. places to eat and socialize. One ated between the French Street men hats and aged photographs that pre-fabricated restaurants such place, The Pufferbelly Café and the Erie Children’s of proud Erie fi remen line the on Peach Street will never hope Restaurant on French Street, is a Museum. The restaurant has a walls. Immediately a large white to achieve. prime example of the successful small outdoor patio area that is tarpaulin caught my attention on Forego for once the bland preservation and conversion of partly shaded by a large tree that the back wall that was used by uninspiring chain eateries in the a historic fi rehouse into a lively will add a colorful addition to the fi remen for rescue operations. plastic section of Peach Street and vibrant restaurant. façade as the leaves change in the Next to this historic relic is one and take a walk into downtown The building that Pufferbelly’s coming weeks. of the most interesting artifacts Erie for a dining experience you now occupies was known as The entrance to the restaurant in Pufferbelly’s, the gleaming will most undoubtedly enjoy. FireHouse No. 1 in the early is dwarfed by two large glass fi remen’s pole that slides through 20th century. Construction on windows which used to be the the ceiling to the fl oor. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] A healthier column Tofu. It looks slimy, colorless grocery store packaged in a rect- blended into a smoothie, soup, With Jen and entirely lacks fl avor. It con- angular tub of water and ranging or creamy pie. fuses people because it doesn’t from soft to extra fi rm. A tub Tofu is made of soy, which bleed or crunch when it’s raw. costs about $2.50 and lasts me comes from a versatile bean that It might send carnivores run- about four to fi ve meals. is common in Eastern diets but ning, but it is actually an excellent You can also fi nd silken tofu relatively foreign to many source of protein that is free of in smaller waxy packages that people around here. 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If you are not feeling extremely need to replace it. original the site also provides October 5, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Viva las Mercyhurst By Michelle Decker prizes. on the students. “The event is showed that college students Contributing writer The fi nal two players at the completely free to students so are not at higher risk for devel- tournament were James King we’re not promoting gambling oping gambling problems than Mercyhurst’s student union a junior and Jamie Walczak a in any way.”, said Hicks. that of adults. was transformed into a little freshman. Both are prior poker When asked if he thought that If you suspect that you or Las Vegas Saturday evening by players but not members of this sort of event would make someone you know has a gam- the SAC. Students played Texas Mercyhurst’s Poker club. students more comfortable bling problem you can take a Hold ‘Em poker for prizes rang- Walczak, an unusually quiet with the gambling scene and free test online at www.gambler- ing from $10 to $150. The event and serious player, took the lead gambling in general, Hicks said, sanonymous.org/20questions. started at 8 p.m. and went on till near the beginning of the game. “With me and a lot of the other html. just after 12:30 a.m.. King who was nonchalant and students you kind of realize that Students can also make an Enrollment in the tournament talkative throughout the game this is not real money. This is appointment with counseling was free and students were never caught up to Walczak. chips with a number on it.” services on campus by calling assigned to random tables by The crowd of onlookers According to the National 824-2468 or 2561. pulling numbers. Participants which was strong earlier in the Center for Responsible were given the chance to enter evening; had dwindled to a few Gaming, a peer a drawing for assorted prizes die hard fans when Walczak won reviewed such as deluxe poker sets and a the tournament at a little after article poker table top set. Free pizza 12:30 a.m.. and refreshments were served Walczak, happy with his win, before the game began. Meghan Arnold/Contributing Photographer said, ”I’m not sure what I’ll get The crowd was mostly male Students enjoy poker night in the Student Union. at Best Buy.” and sported some serious poker Students interested in learn- afi cionados. Adam Hicks one of ing or playing poker can join the organizers, said the poker several cruise ships. Drinkwater Hicks said, “We were going to the Poker club, which holds tournament ‘brought out a dif- said, to the students, “I’ve been originally give out cash prizes.” weekly games for students. All ferent type of student” than dealing since before most of you However, about an hour before games are played for sport and the usual crowd of SAC event were born.” the tournament started Hicks not money. goers. The top two players from learned that last years tourna- Many of the students at the The poker tournament was each table progressed to the fi nal ment organizer was visited by tournament had prior gambling run by Lester Drinkwater a table. All but the fi rst player out the state police. The state police experience. Hicks does not feel professional dealer who has of the game at the fi nal table informed the organizer that he that events such as the tourna- worked in Las Vegas and on received a prize. was not allowed to disperse cash ment are a negative infl uence New faculty profi le Police and Safety keeps watch and cell and molecular biology ing program in the education By Michelle Brewer the second and third. This means fi eld; essentially doing two jobs. on campus through cameras Contributing writer he teaches both major focused Since then, the departments have there for students’ protection that occurred last year during classes and core classes. added three full time faculty in By Lori Letender more than anything else,” Han- winter term. Vandals were re- Contributing writer For those of you who have There also seems to be in each fi eld. This is where Brad sen said. moving side view mirrors from been here more than two months, the works a virology class. If I Sage comes in. His job is to All footage obtained is digitally cars parked in campus parking implying of course sophomores put myself in biology land this bridge the two areas of Athletic Twenty-four hours a day and recorded and can be played back lots. The security cameras and and up, you may have seen a sounds interesting, and dare I say Training within the Sports Med 365 days a year, Mercyhurst Col- at anytime. Pictures can also be some witnesses were used to few new faculty faces fl oating it, exciting. department as well as oversee the lege Police and Safety monitors created from the videos. The identify the car involved. The around. I asked Dr. Mauro if he had team players themselves. the campus with an extensive footage from cameras is saved perpetrators were cited by sum- There have been additions to much creative control of his He teaches 17 credits a year system of security cameras and for a minimum of one week on mons and forced to pay for the the Mercyhurst education staff classes and he assured me he did. and through an academic credit tools. the system. damages. in numerous areas of study and He hopes that the classes he will release (the standard amount is According to Chief of Police If necessary, police and safety Even though the cameras are sports alike. Two such additions be teaching will “…complement closer to 24) he can fulfi ll the Kennth Sidun, the current secu- can create DVDs of the footage quite useful for police and safety, are Steven Mauro in the Biology existing courses” and with the remainder of them through his rity camera system was installed to be used in investigations or they have some problems. Like department, and Brad Sage of professors ability of book choice work in the Athletic Training approximately seven years ago. court proceedings. all technology, the cameras oc- the Athletic Training department. and classroom repore, I’m sure all Service in the MAC. “They’re a tool and an aid, and The footage from both main casionally break and need repairs. Here’s the scoop on these two will go well. Also to come is his Besides being the key trainer to they enhance the security on campus and North East campus This happens most often in the gentlemen. advisor status scheduled at the the women’s soccer team, he also the campus,” said Sidun of the cameras is sent to a dispatch winter, said Heynoski. Steven Mauro comes to us start of next year. assists on every other sports team camera system. console located in the police and According to police and safety, bearing a Ph.D. in molecular biol- “And in sports…” The recent at the college. Currently, there are 48 security safety offi ce in McAuley Hall. cameras are usually fi xed prompt- ogy from Buffalo University and addition to the sports/education The best part in all this is that as cameras at main campus with an A dispatcher is on duty at the ly and are regularly maintained to has completed two years of work division of Mercyhurst is Brad a Mercyhurst grad, and relatively additional six cameras located in console at all times. He or she keep them up and running. on his post doctorial research Sage. Mr. Sage is the Clinical recent as of ’03, he has taken the bookstore and 16 more cam- is responsible for monitoring the “We want our students to be at Cornell on the topic of gene Coordinator for Athletic Train- the same courses and some of eras at the North East campus. cameras, answering phone calls, safe, that’s why we are here,” said regulation. ing within the Sports Medicine the same Profs that students are Cameras have been frequently watching the alarm and access Heynoski. With such qualifi cations it’s no Department. taking now. This enables him, as added to the system as the systems and communicating with She reminds the students that wonder that he is a recent addi- He is a Mercyhurst Science grad well as his relatively young age, to campus and student population offi cers and security personnel the security system is in place tion to the biology department (concentration Sports Med) who relate with the students and help continues to grow. around campus. for them. here at Mercyhurst. The addition went on to get his master’s in them with their problems and “There’s almost no place out- The security cameras, along She said that students can call of Dr. Mauro expands the fi elds education (concentration in Ath- concerns head on as someone side of buildings on campus that with student assistance, have or come in to police and safety that biology majors can study letic Training) at Old Dominion who, as he states, can “…re- a person can go without being on been very useful to police and for any crisis at anytime. Police under. Before his addition, the University. ally sympathize what their going camera,” said Corey Hansen, a safety for solving crimes and and safety can be reached at main concentration was evolu- The Sports Medicine, and more through.” security offi cer on main campus. curtailing criminal mischief. 824-2304. tion and/or molecular biology. specifi cally, the Athletic Training Don’t let there be any mistake “It’s (the security camera system) Hansen mentioned an incident With his studies of DNA and department has grown consider- though. Regardless of his young genes the students have a bit ably since its start in 1985 by Brad age, he has his masters thesis more diversity of which specialty Jacobson who is now its Depart- up for review in the journal of they would like to delve into. ment Chair. Athletic Training so keep an eye His year’s curriculum is broken Back when he fi rst started it, out both in the fi eld of literature News divas have feelings, too down into genetics and cell biolo- though, he was head athletic and simply on the fi eld. gy classes the fi rst two semesters trainer as well as teaching a train- terviewer asks about the recent mous description of what it’s like By Robert Dominguez brickbats. to work with Couric: KnightRidder Newspapers “You can’t please everyone, “America’s girl next door has and you can’t make everyone like morphed into the mercurial Mercyhurst students get a Months after several scathing you,” says Couric. diva down the hall. At the fi rst news stories portrayed Katie “I’ve always tried to stay true sound of her peremptory voice Couric as a tyrannical prima to my authentic self. I think and clickety stiletto heels, people lesson in abstraction donna whose mere presence in sometimes people project things dart behind doors and douse the the NBC hallways sent staffers on you, but I’m trying to handle lights.” scurrying for cover, the “Today” everything that’s happened to me The timing of Couric’s pub- show co-anchor has gone on the with a certain amount of grace, lic response to the criticism is defensive. dignity and good manners. You certainly curious _ her NBC In recent interviews with two just can’t necessarily win all the contract is up in May, and Cou- magazines, Couric admits that time.” ric, who turns 49 in January, is reports of her off-camera bad The press started fi ring pot- still undecided about her future. behavior have gotten under her shots earlier this year when the (Couric did not respond to a re- skin. No. 1-rated “Today” show began quest for an interview from the “Nobody enjoys being trashed,” slipping in the ratings to the New York Daily News.) says Couric in the latest issue of perennial No. 2, ABC’s “Good But Paul Levinson, professor AARP the Magazine. “But it Morning America.” of communications and media comes with success, with an While Couric’s affability, all- studies at Fordham University, increasingly snarky environment American looks and perky pres- believes Couric’s recent com- in the world today.” ence were credited for helping ments are just a matter of getting Couric goes on to call the sto- keep “Today” on top for almost her feelings off her chest. ries “predictable and tiresome” a decade, she became an easy “It was probably bothering and “full of malarkey.” target as soon as “Good Morn- her,” says Levinson. “She was “There’s been a lot of com- ing America” began narrowing aggravated about what she feels pletely bogus stuff written about the Nielsen gap. is not a completely accurate Photo courtesy of Dan Burke me,” she continues. “That’s been Not only did a New York report about her that made her Dan Burke photographed the 35 students and two other professors who traveled tough for me as a journalist.” magazine feature blame Couric look bad, and it’s still sticking in by bus on a presidential grant to Buffalo, N.Y. The students were able to view and But in the October issue of for a behind-the-scenes “crisis” her craw.” appreciate the nationally reviewed art show “Extreme Abstraction” at the Albright Ladies’ Home Journal, Couric at “Today,” a New York Times Knox Art Gallery. takes the high road when an in- article contained this now-infa- PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD October 5, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected] The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Campus Question By Katie Tillman and Allison Moore Considering the numerous incidents at Contributing writer and Opinion editor the Fall Formal, MSG and SAC have been discussing canceling the rest of the The Good formals. How do you feel about that? As the days count down toward the blessed two-day break next week, we become more stressed. One way to temporarily relieve some of this stress is by participating in the Mascot Design contest, sponsored by the Spirit Club of student government. The school has been parading around a now 15-year-old mascot, which is, quite frankly, in desperate need of a makeover. This is a chance to express some creative ability. Additionally, as an incentive, cash prizes will be awarded. I think a lot of people would

really miss the formal. The

The top three Mercyhurst presidential candidates have been selected. The end of the search is ‘ near, and public forums are being held with each candidate for the benefi t of the students. While student body has defi nitely this undoubtedly is a good, the attendence of students has been less than stellar. Good intentions learned a lesson‘ this time. Isn’t were there, but unfortunately so was apathy. there a way we could have it at school?

The Bad

The cafeteria doesn’t appear to have adequate hours of service for those who need it the most. Kayti Ostromecki, junior, communications Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., which seems early enough; however, students with 8 a.m. classes don’t have much time to enjoy it. Even worse, classes confl ict with the cafeteria hours, resulting in the waste of a student’s costly meal plan. So far, I have bought three tickets to The Green Living situation hasn’t appeared to make much of a difference either. There haven’t been any of the promised fi eld trips, the compost is in the basement, which doesn’t sound pleas- ‘ the formals, and only made it to one ant and the co-op trips are trying to be scheduled at everyone’s convenience, instead of having a because I usually pass out before I get

set time. It seems the only green living being done is the increased effort to recycle. However, I’m to the bus. Therefore, if the future

told that things are slowly improving. The ideas just need some time to be put into action; after dances were cancelled, I would only all this is a new venture, some problems are expected. miss out on wasting my money. With ‘ The Ugly two dances left in my senior year, I really don’t care, what they do. This week’s ugly deals with the SubConnection in the student union. There have been reports of people stealing food. Additionally, students, the worst offenders being males, have been try- ing to pay for 12-inch subs at 6-inch sub prices. The employees are not stupid. Therefore, don’t Neil Fucci, senior, intelligence studies apologize when you get caught. I realize there can be long lines at times, and anyone’s patience can be tested. The problem is that the SubConnection is usually short staffed. I highly doubt they are sitting around just letting the line grow up the stairs for fun. I recommend some students start acting more like responsible adults. The actions from high school are no longer acceptable. This is college; the expectations here are on an entirely higher level. I did not go to the formal. I did ‘ not know very many people

A Mercyhurst faculty member betrayed their own Faculty Senate by leaking information about going. I would like to go to the the potential Garvey Park name change to the Erie Times-News. Faculty members were specifi -

cally asked not to speak to the press, but within hours the newspaper was informed. Whether or winter formal though, so I hope not you agree with the park’s name change is your opinion. However, the leaking of confi dential they aren’t cancelled. We ‘ should information to the press, resulting in an inaccurate article is without a doubt ugly. It never helps still have these dances, but people to air your dirty laundry in public. should have limits.

This concludes this week’s Good, Bad, and Ugly. The outlet to rant, praise or to inform ofnim- portant matters is [email protected] Chelsea Pierleoni, freshman, elementary/ special ed.

Well, I wasn’t there. I like

‘ going and I don’t think that it is necessary to cancel them, because‘ we are college students who like to drink and have fun!!

Coco Summers, senior, criminal justice

Considering how the fall formal

‘ went, I’m not suprised they are Letter from MSG: thinking about taking this away ‘ from us. People need to realize the Future of formals clarifi ed reprocussions of their actions. Dear Mercyhurst Student Body, student body of Mercyhurst College understands that the overall conduct at the dance was absolutely On Friday, Sept. 23, the Mercyhurst Student Ac- unacceptable. tivities Committee (SAC) and Mercyhurst Student Because of damages to banquet facilities, unsafe Government (MSG) held the annual Fall Formal. alcohol consumption, rude behavior, and disre- Meghan Arnold, Sophomore, fashion merchandise Due to a growing number of gard for authority there is little problems at previous formals, chance that any of the previ- extra precautions were taken to The ous dance locations will again ensure that the event would be actions welcome a Mercyhurst group There is no shock that students are a safe and enjoyable one for ev- “ to use their facilities. not welcomed back and I think that eryone involved. Despite extra of some This fact, along with the ‘ the students who made poor choices security, limited bus runs, bar many safety concerns that have

room restrictions, and endless Mercyhurst continually presented additional that night should be disciplined hours of additional planning, challenges, severely limits the accordingly. Canceling the rest of those efforts were unsuccess- students at the options of MSG and SAC in the formals should be reconsidered,‘ ful. sponsoring another formal however, I believe harsher security The actions of some Mer- formal were event. should be enforced. cyhurst students at the formal The safety concerns alone were not conducive to the not conducive have become severe enough standards of conduct that this to warrant a change in the way Kim Hinkle, freshman, elementray education, special ed. institution seeks to uphold of conduct this that formals are planned and through all of its events both conducted. In determining on and off campus. institution seeks what action should be taken

The extent of the safety issues with regard to future formals, associated with formal weekend to uphold. it is the safety of all students, has even extended beyond the as well as the reputation of this I don’t think that it was fair that‘ scope of the actual dance itself. institution, that must be consid- Over past years, formal nights ” ered with utmost care. ‘ people took it upon themselves have continually proven to be especially strenuous With this in mind, MSG and SAC are working to ruin it for everyone else. upon the Residence Life Staff and Mercyhurst to develop a new plan to revamp the format of Police and Safety offi cers due to the increased Mercyhurst formals in order to restore the desired number of alcohol related incidents that seem to air of formality that should be associated with a be connected with formal nights. college sponsored formal event. While it is true that most participants involved in events associated with the formal weekend have an Sincerely, enjoyable time and conduct themselves in a mature Mercyhurst Student Government & David Smith, freshman, communications and responsible manner, it is imperative that the Mercyhurst Student Activities Committee October 5, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9

To contact: [email protected] OPINION Don’t mess with Nature What’s in a name? Lessons should be learned from natural disasters Charles Dickens wrote it was the best of times; One would think that over time humans would government, then more specifi cally President Bush. it was the worst of times. I look at the events in learn not to interfere with Mother Nature. Leave the man alone. He has enough of his own the past several weeks and I can’t come to grips Year after year, hurricane after hurricane, the East problems to deal with. with that quotation. Coast of America gets hit with these terrible storms Personally, I would blame the state of Louisiana With this current proposal to change the name that wipe out half the state of Florida, Louisiana for digging up the natural wetlands south of New of Garvey Park, I cannot help but see the worst of as well as others. Orleans that naturally fi lter out the fl ood waters. times and think of the simple question: Why? On the West Coast, people deal with wild fi res that But wait, a shipping company built a huge canal I have read burn rampant there, thus ruining the natural defense system. the four- for days and Maybe the residents of New Orleans should page pro- weeks in vari- thank the brilliant engineers who decided to plug posal about Joshua Ellen ous parts of Lake Pontchartrain with a levee. 10 times and Wilwohl the South- Koenig Rising lake levels caused the levee to breach and the rationale west, partic- consequently fl ood downtown New Orleans. includes the ularly in the History tells the story quite clearly, nature always word “heal- hills of Cali- wins. It has been here long before us and will be ing” in about Editor-in-Chief Katie McAdams fornia. Contributing writer here long after us. every other Garvey Park is currently in an identity crisis These di- No matter what developers, architects, engineers sentence, but how much healing must this college with debate surrounding a proposed name sasters uproot millions of people and disrupt try to do, they will never be able to dominate the go through? change. lives. wrath of nature. Garvey has retired from his 43-year reign as what I recently heard a statistic on National Public Every year, fi refi ghters are taken away from my some call one of – if not the greatest president Garvey has contributed too much to this school Radio that 50 percent of America’s population lives hometown and called for service out west in the this college has had. This school was, and is, his to be forgotten among the crowd. The faculty’s somewhere along the coastline, which essentially national parks and woodlands. life. He built it up to the great institution we know idea of “healing” in the Advent Park proposal means, every hurricane season uses our tax money, In the hills where the wild fi res take place, people as Mercyhurst; he maintained the Mercyhurst story seems more like harming. private donations and insurance payments to fund have decided to take residence. Their reasoning is a and legacy, and yet some wish to strip him of this The proposal states that the faculty prays and the rebuilding of million dollar condo communities desire to get back to nature. Personally, if my back by taking away the very landmark he carried to a hopes for healing and for redemption for all in- in cities naturally below sea level. yard were on fi re, I would take it as a hint: nature new level. volved, but the contradiction is so blatant. If it Does anyone remember Hurricane Andrew? Well does not want you. The accusations against Garvey are only accusa- were truly for all involved, then there would be no in case you have forgotten, Florida is still recovering The only threats we, from the Midwest, face are tions. Nothing was offi cially proven, but some proposal and no name change. Life at Mercyhurst from the mess he left. I understand that industries tornados, the occasional fl ooded river and lightning feel the accusations were not adequately denied would go on as normal; the past would be behind rely on the waterways and shorelines, and they storms gone awry. either. us and the only focus would be the rebuilding of must have communities for their workers and their For the most part, nothing happens there; at least Nonetheless, it is a fi ne line to cross and a very the college under the soon-to-be new president. families to live. the lives of Ohioans are not unsettled every year touchy subject. But I cannot help looking past the Garvey gave his heart and soul to rebuilding a Why must we be penalized because repeating when hurricanes come to play. We simply enjoy undeniable results of the student poll distributed college the U.S. News & World Report now calls consequences seem to have no effect on the coastal what we have around us; the Great Lakes or the on Tuesday. It would be wrong to say that there is one of the North East’s Top Ten College’s. Why inhabitants? coasts we vacation to during the summer season. not major opposition from the students in chang- take the step to start diminishing everything Gar- Move to Idaho or Kansas. I hear there is plenty To people who have been affected by these grave ing the park’s name. The Merciad’s e-mail fl ooded vey dedicated his life to all for the sake of some of room in Nebraska. disasters and still return to where their house once with revolt to the faculty: “Don’t change!,” “NO!,” upset faculty? In recent weeks the media has been looking for stood, please, stop hogging the environment, there “Why rename?,” “Advent Park?,” “Vote for NOT I mean, what will be next? An exorcism of his someone to put the blame on; fi rst it was the federal is only so much to go around. changing!,” and “Keep it Garvey!” offi ce? Ask the Malarkys I like this girl and she seems to like me back but I only see her on weekends when we are drinking. How should I go about seeing her under different conditions?

There’s nothing like a large amount of alcohol to does not revolve around alcohol. After more than a year in college I have learned That may require you to step down your intake enhance one’s personality. It is hard enough to read a guy’s motives and a ton of things that have nothing to do with aca- throughout the evening so you can get an accurate I have to agree with you that most people loosen actions when sober, so imagine what a girl might demics. perception of this person’s attention toward you. up and become more social when they have had think if you try to become meaningful when you One of the things I have learned that I value At this point take stock and see if you truly want a couple drinks. These people are called happy are slightly swaying in front of her. The situation most is that alcohol can be your best friend and to see this person ever again. Then it’s time to drinkers. can only get worse when the morning after a hard your worst enemy. make your next move, which is obviously go and However, there are a few people that become night of drinking you can’t remember what you said It is my experience that more often than not al- talk to them. belligerent and obnoxious with alcohol coursing or did towards a girl you like. The possibilities are cohol will come out on top just about every time, Hold a substantial conversation with them and through their veins, earning them the reputation as endless and very likely disastrous. especially when you come to desire the taste of see if you think you can do more than bat your mean drunks. I highly suggest trying to see this girl during the Natty Ice but eyes at each other. No matter day on campus. Try and fi nd out when she might that’s a whole This is easier said then done. Usually, at this which type of have class or work and casually “run into” her when other article stage you start to miss the illusion of confi dence drinker you may Ms she’s either coming or going. in itself. Mr. that alcohol provides. be, the fact is Malarky I’m not telling you to become a psycho stalker, but I have Malarky To battle the potential akwardness, you might that everyone’s try and be in the same building at the same time. found in the want to turn up the charm factor . . . and maybe personality It is easier to talk to this girl in person in a casual past that al- throw in an exaggeration or two . . . ok or three. changes when environment rather than try and get her number off cohol can put Personally, I like to use a false death in the family their sensory the directory and call her up out of the blue. an aggressive or tell them I can fl y a helicopter. However, use motor skills be- Now that’s bordering on a creepy stalker move. spin in ones your digression at this juncture. While these white come impaired. Once you get a chance to talk, ask her to hang out perceptions in terms of the opposite sex and their lies can help revive a dying conversation, they may I know that many women are more inclined to when there will be no chance of alcohol entering attraction toward you. come back to haunt you if the relationship contin- approach men when they are slightly buzzed or the picture. While this may be a blessing for some, we must ues to progress. drunk. A girl can defi nitely tell the difference when a guy not overlook the fact that alcohol can bring a mem- Let this person know that you enjoyed their Although many times these conversations primar- asks her out when he is sober rather than when he ber of the opposite sex from say . . . a weighted company and that you would like to see them under ily involve meaningless small talk and a ton of sex- is drunk. It doesn’t have to be a date, but try and six to an eight in fi ve beers fl at. different circumstances. ual innuendoes. Keep in mind that many girls don’t get her to be with you when you can actually talk In regard to your dilemma there are a few steps I feel without a doubt that honesty and straight- go to the bar to try to meet their soul mate, they without 100 proof breath and slurred speech. that are ultimately necessary for you to truly inves- forwardness is the best policy in these situations go to have a good time. If you are truly interested See where it goes, the light of day illuminates tigate the potential of this relationship. and any person unreceptive to this isn’t worth more in starting something beyond drinking and fl irting, much more than the dense smoky atmosphere First, is that you need to come into contact with than fi ve seconds of your time. you defi nitely need to begin in an atmosphere that of a bar. this person while you are not overly intoxicated. TheMERCIAD Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Corrie Thearle News Editor [email protected] Melissa Jack Features Editor [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] Katie McAdams Photo & Production Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] Chelsea Boothe Copy Editor [email protected] Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected]

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ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe I Musici de Montreal performs at PAC BuZz Orchestra performance will be enhanced through the use of visual projections windows in Mercyhurst’s music OCT. 15. Vanilla Ice. Cell- By Christina Ferranti department). block, Erie. Contributing Writer Each of these pieces has a OCT. 15. Richard Elliot. unique anecdote that accompa- Rockwell Hall, Buffalo I Musici de Montreal is a 15 nies them which will be provided State University, Buffalo. member chamber orchestra at the art gallery. founded by Yuli Turovsky, a cel- In addition, a master class with OCT. 21. Kanye West, ebrated cellist and conductor. I Musici is being offered Oct. Common, Fantasia, Key- Going into their 22nd sea- 17 from 11a.m. to 1p.m open to shia Cole. Alumni Arena, son and after having recorded art and music majors as well as University of Buffalo, Buf- 44 albums, this ambitious and the public. falo. On sale date TBA. highly talented ensemble will According to the I Musici web- be coming here to the Mary site, “Public enthusiasm and the OCT. 27. Insane Clown D’Angelo Performing Arts Cen- critical acclaim that underlines Posse. Agora Theatre, ter to debut their transcription the precision, the cohesion and Cleveland. of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an the virtuosity of performance as Exhibition.” well as the brio and distinctive OCT. 28. Kanye West, Mussorgsky wrote “Pictures at sound of the orchestra confi rm Common, Fantasia, Key- an Exhibition” to commemorate I Musici’s importance on the shia Cole.Bryce Jordan the distinguished work of Viktor world’s musical stage.” Center, State College, Pa. Hartmann, an architect, artist This concert is guaranteed to On sale Sept. 23 at noon and close friend who died at the be a fantastic performance which at Ticketmaster, by phone young age of thirty-nine. will leave the audience curious as at (814) 863-3336, online at In 1874, after viewing Hart- to what provoked Mussorgsky www.bjc.psu.edu. mann’s work in a posthumous to compose such an emotional exhibition, Mussorgsky, so piece. OCT. 28. Liquid Soul. moved by this display, wrote Photo courtesy of the PAC I Musici’s repertoire will also House of Blues, Cleve- this work, which is considered Contemporary versions of Hartman’s work will be displayed during I Musici’s performance. include Borodin’s orchestral land. On sale Sept. 24 at to be his most famous. version of his quartet No. 2 Ticketmaster. Hartmann’s work inspired a and Tchaikovsky’s Andante member of I Musici de Montre- into realization the powerful and Art Gallery will display Natalya The paintings include: Gno- Cantabile. OCT. 29. Ryan Cabrera, al, Natalya Turovsky, a violinist unique relationship between Turovsky’s art in a reception fol- mus, The Old Castle, Tuileries, Natalya Turovsky’s artwork Veronicas. Lakewood Civic and accomplished painter, to cre- visual and audio art. lowing the performance. Bydlo, Ballet of the Unhatched will be on display at the Art Gal- Auditorium, Lakewood, ate contemporary paintings and To further illustrate this point, Each painting/sculpture is Chicks, Samuel Goldenberg lery here at the Mary D’Angelo Ohio. On sale Sept. 23 at models of his original works. during the performance of “Pic- distinctive and elaborate; just and Schmuyle, The Marketplace Performing Arts Center from Ticketmaster. I Musici’s performance is the tures at an Exhibition,” Natalya’s glancing at the names of each at Limoges, Catacombs/Cum Oct. 16 to Nov. 11. For more culmination of efforts by both art will be projected on the piece of art will give the audi- Mortuis in Lingua Mortua, Baba information call 824- 3000. OCT. 31. Matchbook Ro- Peggy Brace of the Art Depart- screen above the orchestra. ence an insight into the artist’s Yaga’s Hut on Chicken Legs Tickets for this show are avail- mance. House of Blues, ment and the Mary D’Angelo As an added bonus to this feelings and expressions during and The Great Gate at Kiev able in the box offi ce. Cleveland. On sale Sept. 24 Performing Arts Center to bring performance, the Cummings that time period. (which is depicted on stain glass at Ticketmaster.

OCT. 31. Dead Boys (30th anniversary show). Beach- ‘Downfall’ reviews Hitler’s last days land Ballroom, Cleveland. poses the deterioration of Hit- disheveled patch of hair to its By Christina Ferranti ler’s mind and describes his slow famous slicked-back posture. NOV. 1. Ratdog. House of Contributing Writer Blues, Cleveland. On sale slip from reality. “The instances of Hitler’s Sept. 24 at Ticketmaster. The movie is extremely fas- loathsome worldview sharply Oliver Hirschbiegel’s 2004 fi lm, cinating especially in that it is counteract the occasions when NOV. 2. Buckethead. Ode- “Downfall” lays out the fi nal 10 relative to a period that not many he is respectful and kind to on, Cleveland. On sale days of Hitler’s life in an under- people know about. others, such as when he courte- Sept. 23 at Ticketmaster. ground bunker. It provides insights into the ously praises his cook’s cheese It reveals his evil genius plots to world of someone who impacted raviolis. NOV. 4. Brothers Past. regain control of Berlin, however the history of the world and ana- “Lest we forget, the man who Grog Shop, Cleveland. futile the effort. lyzes the technique with which he spilled so much blood was a Others’ reviews hint that the almost dominated Europe. vegetarian.” NOV. 4. Ratdog. Palace fi lm portrays Hitler in a more Lester Pimentel of PopMatters. Critics acclaim this movie and Theater Greensburg. On humanizing way that actually com provides a wonderful depic- consider it as one of the most riv- sale Sept. 23 at Ticket- entices the audience to sympa- tion of Bruno Ganz’s portrayal eting war fi lms of this decade. master. thize with those involved in the of Hitler within the confi nes of Its content provides the audi- creation of Nazi Germany and the bunker. ence with insight into nuances NOV. 6. Dick Dale. House the horrendous terrors that oc- “In these scenes, Ganz’s Hitler of the megalomaniac up until of Blues, Cleveland. curred. Photo courtesy of the PAC is realized beyond the familiar his downfall. But, at the same time, the ‘Downfall’ will show Wednesday at 2 and 8 p.m. at the PAC. caricature. This fi lm is playing at the Mary NOV. 8. Willie Nelson. audience also sees the maniacal “His palsied hand tucked be- D’Angelo Performing Arts Cen- Warner Theatre, Erie. Note: genius of this man as he maneu- Traudl Junge, who was complete- periences as Hitler’s personal hind his back, Hitler’s lumbering ter on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 2 Rescheduled from May 14. vers his remaining forces and ly unaware of the disasters that secretary. She encounters a com- body stiffens and then suddenly and 8 p.m. Previously held tickets will how he still clings to the hope of were occurring outside during pletely different side of Hitler explodes, as if emerging violently Mercyhurst College students be honored. Remaining controlling Germany up until the these fi nal days. that seems almost normal despite from a cocoon, when he learns have free admission with student seats go on sale Sept. 30 capture of Berlin. Recently, a documentary was the rampages and the ranting that of the Nazi army’s poor state. IDs, limit one ticket per ID. at Tullio Arena box offi ce, The fi lm is based on the mem- released entitled “Blind Spot,” were occurring in the bunker. “Upon regaining his compo- Ticketmaster outlets, by oirs of Hitler’s personal secretary, which capitulates Junge’s ex- Her eyewitness narrative ex- sure, he promptly restores his phone at 452-4857 or 456- 7070, and online at www. ticketmaster.com. Spoon releases ‘Gimme Fiction’ Beneath all the piano and cate Place.” NOV. 8. Bon Jovi. Gund By Eric Haak Arena, Cleveland. On sale Contributing writer guitar, under the omnipresent, “I Summon You” is a song date TBA. grooving bass line, it’s easy not to that would fi t well on the album notice the more subtle elements of any 60’s rock favorite; a light, Austin, Texas, is not a hotspot NOV. 10. Trans Siberian of the song. rhythmic love song containing for musical activity, and 11 years Orchestra. Tullio Arena, Cellos weave beneath the gui- only a basic guitar part. is a long time for a band to be Erie. $43.75, $37.75. On tars, barely noticeable, yet adding There’s even a tambourine together with little recognition. sale Sept. 26 at Tullio Arena a texture to the song that makes fl oating around in the back of Then again, Spoon has never box office, Ticketmaster it impossible not to pay attention the mix. been the average band. outlets, by phone at 452- – even if you don’t realize what Another song with subtle and Unlike most musical groups, 4857 or 456-7070, online at you’re paying attention to. tastefully placed embellishments Spoon has continued to grow www.ticketmaster.com. In contrast to the classical is the closing track “Merchants through each album, adding instrumentation of “The Two of Soul.” Throughout the styles and changing approaches. NOV. 11. Michael Flatley’s Sides of Monsieur Valentine,” song hand claps help to set the Spoon is comprised of vocal- “Celtic Tiger” tour. Mellon is the synthetic sounding “My rhythm. ist/guitarist Britt Daniel, drum- Arena, Pittsburgh. On sale Mathematical Mind.” The song The standout track is, without a mer Jim Eno and a number centers around a simple keyboard doubt, “I Turn My Camera On.” Photo Courtesy of Chris Bucci Sept. 26 at Ticketmaster. Jimi Mehs, Chris Bucci and Nick Iacobucci star in ‘Oscar’. of rotating keyboardists and part and the wonderful vocals Even if it were poorly done, the bassists. NOV. 15. Front 242, of Daniel. sheer uniqueness of the track This diversity may explain Grayarea. Odeon, Cleve- It is important to note that would make it memorable. the limbo that Spoon seems to land. On sale Sept. 23 at even on the most elektro-tinged “I Turn My Camera On” live in a land of indie heros and Gangster Comedy Ticketmaster. tracks the CD remains closer to seems to have been put on the mainstream nobodies. a classic rock album than any album by a different band. While By Melissa Brandt the North East High School “Gimmie Fiction” is the latest techno offering. all the tracks on “Gimmie Fic- NOV. 16-18 Disturbed, A & E Editor auditorium. release from Spoon. The CD Corrosion of Conformity. The electronic elements are tion” are notable for their bass Starring Chris Bucci, Shannon opens with the moody track House of Blues, Cleveland. carefully woven into the struc- lines, “I Turn My Camera On” “Oscar,” a “gangster comedy,” Solo, Jackie Jircitano and others, “The Beast and The Dragon, On sale Sept 24 at Ticket- ture of solid organic songs to is almost pure funk. is the manifestation of a three- this non-profi t show will raise Adored.” The song is most no- master. enhance them rather than to The bass makes it impossible year long process. money for the Erie County His- table for its originality. cover any fi ller on this CD. not to dance to and Daniel’s fal- Producer, writer and lead, Chris torical Society. Don’t miss your The curious mix of sparse NOV. 22. Jethro Tull. Uni- Overall, this is a rock album in setto vocals leave listeners hard Bucci, adapted the play from the chance to see this “comedy of piano and guitar verses seem to versity at Buffalo Center the classic sense. Most songs are pressed not to sing along with 1991 motion picture, “Oscar” criminal proportions.” clash with the distorted, elektro- for the Arts, Buffalo. On reminiscent of songs played on the track. with Slyvester Stallone. “Oscar” will show from Oct. style guitar parts that layered at sale Sept. 24 at Ticket- a classic rock radio station. Overall, the sheer heterogene- Bucci received permission 13-30, Thursday and Saturday at times appear to confl ict in a way master. Yet, it’s the sheer diversity of ity of the material on the CD and a wish for ‘good luck’ from 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. that seems right. the tracks on “Gimme Fiction” makes “Gimmie Fiction” worth the fi lm’s original director, John Tickets are $8 adults, $6 stu- “The Two Sides of Monsieur Schedule courtesy of that keep the songs fresh. a listen. Landis. dents and seniors, group rates Valentine” is a fun song that GoErie.com Following “My Mathematical The talent with which the The three-year effort will cul- available. For more information, doesn’t really stick out at fi rst lis- Mind,” is the (mostly) sparse, songs are performed makes the minate Oct. 13 at the premier please call 814-898-2457 or visit ten, but deserves a second play. acoustic driven song, “The Deli- CD worth buying. of the theatrical production at www.erieoscar.com . October 5, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] D’Rivera and Assad Brothers perform at PAC

bopped-up, romantic, salty, and guitar duo in the world, Brazil’s By Christina Ferranti sensuous jazz that he makes rec- Sergio and Odair Assad dem- Contributing writer ognizes no real political bound- onstrate an extraordinary unity ary. of playing and shared intuition Mary D’Angelo Performing “It has roots equally in the that is the unique outgrowth of Arts Center brings to Mercyhurst hothouse Latin rhythms of his their profound connection as College the contemporary classi- homeland and in the high horns brothers. cal sounds of music performed of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, With their sublime artistry, by Paquito D’Rivera and the and Lee Konitz.” the team is often credited with Assad brothers. But, this show is focusing on double-handedly reviving con- They brilliantly bring togeth- another aspect of performance temporary guitar music, inspiring er their musical talents with for D’Rivera, which is his innova- a number of the world’s most D’Rivera on the clarinet, and the tive sounds of classical music. esteemed composers to create Assad brothers on the guitar. Paquito D’Rivera is highly pieces for them, including the The program that they are esteemed as a musical genius great Astor Piazzolla. bringing here to perform for the of our time, coordinating an These incomparable musicians audience is entitled, “Dance of “explosive mixture of jazz, rock, join forces for one night in an the New World,” which will open classical and traditional Cuban exceptional program from Latin up a new feeling of what classical music.” America, Brazil and beyond. music has evolved into over the As a teenager, he was one of D’Rivera and the Assad broth- past few decades. the founders of Orquesta Cu- Photo Courtesy of PAC ers will be coming to the PAC on Grammy Award winner and bana de Musica Moderna. From The Assad brothers and Pequito D’Rivera will perform at the Walker Recital Hall. Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 in the former member of the legendary that point his career soared, and Walker Recital Hall located in he is now acclaimed as a world- the Hirt Center. Prices include: Cuban super group “Irakere,” appearances with the National many others. several influential pieces ap- renowned five-time Grammy Adult: $20; Senior Citizens/ saxophonist and clarinet player Symphony Orchestra, the Brook- Not only is he regarded as propriate for different settings, Award winner. Students: $15; Youth: $10; and Paquito D’Rivera is one of the lyn Philharmonic, the London a recognized instrumentalist, from dance halls to symphonic He has an impressive array of Mercyhurst students: $10 with reigning kings of Latin jazz. Royal Symphony, and the Florida but he is also an outstanding orchestrations. solo albums and has made several student ID. Time magazine wrote, “The Philharmonic orchestra, among conductor and has composed Hailed by many as the best ‘Me and You and Everyone We Know’ examines life’s intricacies with comedy throws in the hilarity of “every- he knows nothing about sex or July provides a prime example By Christina Ferranti Contributing writer one they know” and each of their anything that has to do with it, of how children view different emotional turmoils in relation so you can imagine just how characteristics of what they think to the distinction of reality vs. comical an online conversation to be the rest of their lives and “Me and You and Everyone fantasy. with an older woman in search of grow up too fast. We Know” is the feature fi lm Richard is an extremely intro- fi nding an answer to her sexual This movie is jam-packed with by performance artist Miranda verted man, which is why the frustrations would be with one so many down-to-earth scenarios July, who also portrays a pivotal divorce is tearing him apart. word: poop. and situations that are usually character in the movie. The divorce has several com- The audience can only use its avoided by society today. The plotline centers around plications, but among them are imagination from there… The intention of this fl ick takes an artistic, imaginative woman that Richard is still in love with Peter, a 14-year-old, has be- the audience on a stroll down the named Christine (July), who his ex-wife and he is afraid of come the target of two teenage street examining the meaning meets a shoe salesman named losing the two things he holds girls wanting to explore the of life and, how, metaphorically Richard. most dear to him, his sons, wonders of oral sex. speaking everyone embarks on The fi lm gets its fi nesse in how Robby and Peter. So, Peter becomes the ideal this “journey of life.” Christine approaches the newly The boys are the link to the candidate to practice the tech- July produces a masterpiece divorced Richard. “everyone we know” in the nique on. in an elegant way that leaves the fi lm. Photo Courtesy of PAC This sounds perverse, but these audience constantly anticipating The bottom line of this com- Robby and Miranda of the film, ‘Me & You & Everyone We Know’. edy is in the essence of love, and Robby creates a mischievous, characters are of an age where what happens next. how two people build upon their yet thoroughly amusing scene For him, entering the world in his life whether it is physical they know what sex is but don’t This movie is playing at the love and allow it to blossom. when he enters the world of sex of online chat rooms is his way or virtual. know what it’s for or how it’s PAC on Oct. 12, 2005 at 2 and To top it all off, the director chat-rooms. to incorporate a mother fi gure Since he is only six years old, done. 8 p.m. Nickelback releases ‘All the Right Reasons’ cided to give it a play anyways. of just how good it is. They will By Joe Fidago It turned out to be time well play a few songs, kill them, and Contributing writer spent; I would compare this CD then leave Nickelback alone for to Nickelback’s second major-la- another year until they have a Some people wretch at the bel release “Silver Side Up.” new album ready. words, “Mainstream Rock Ra- That album produced the As a whole, “All the Right Rea- dio.” huge, how many more times sons” is possibly Nickelback’s The entire Hard Rock genre can the radio possibly play this, heaviest CD to date, thanks to has become nothing more than hit, “How You Remind Me,” as songs like “Follow You Home,” a bunch of millionaires who well as “Too Bad” and “Never “Animals” and “Side of a Bul- make gold and platinum-selling Again.” let.” records, yet still have enough to “All the Right Reasons” is one The only flaw track listing whine about that they can put of those albums where every wise is the decision to place two out another 12 tracks every year track on it has the possibility to slower songs back to back right or two. hit the radio, although you pray in the middle of the album. Nickelback has always been they don’t. Just as the CD really starts a band that I lumped into that Many people who loathe Nick- rockin’, two acoustic guitar category, along with Staind, elback feel that way because of tracks come in and grind it to Shinedown, Godsmack, Linkin the insane amount of times that a halt. Park, etc. “How You Remind Me” was Overall, if you hate main- Not to say I don’t like some played on the radio. stream rock radio, don’t expect of the aforementioned bands, After a while they got sick of this to be your saving grace and they just need to quit being so that song and tied it to the band, totally change your mind about negative. fi guring that all of their music the genre. After hearing the fi rst single, was sludge just like it. On the other hand, if you are “Photograph,” from the new However, just as with any oth- a fan of this type of music, this album “All the Right Reasons,” er Nickelback album, the radio is a must-buy to add to your I put that feeling aside and de- won’t give you the full picture collection. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD October 5, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Football remains winless

“Our biggest problem right By Chris Van Horn now is turnovers,” Schaetzle Contributing writer said. The Lakers have turned the Another week, another hard ball over 30 times this season, fought game and another defeat while they have forced just nine, for the Mercyhurst football a turnover differential of -21. team. “We’ve had some key injuries The Lakers dropped their sixth to our defensive front that have straight to Ashland on Oct. 1, by really taken a toll on how we de- a score of 45-7 in front of 2,500 fend the run,” Schaetzle said. fans at Tullio Field. Among those injuries are de- The excitement of Homecom- fensive linemen Bryan Kelly and ing Weekend was not enough for Andre Dawson, along with nose the Lakers to get their fi rst win guard Chris Troskosky. of the season, however, as their The Lakers’ team rallies around record fell to 0-6. the concept of family and tradi- Mercyhurst has four games tion. left to get the monkey off their This has been the glue that backs. has held this team together all Against Ashland, the Lakers season long. faced the same problems that Despite their failings this sea- have haunted them all season son, the Lakers have managed long; turnovers and opponents to stick together and not point rushing yards. fi ngers at each other. The Lakers gave up 278 yards “We are all accountable and on the ground to Ashland and responsible for how this season turned the ball over four times. has gone so far. We just have to The Lakers trailed 31-0 before keep drawing strength from each Katie McAdams/Photo editor Brandon Staley connected with Mitch Phillis (12) started for the Lakers, but left the game with an injury. other. We have to keep battling Brandon Hill on a touchdown and believing and hopefully we’ll pass, the Lakers’ lone score of rushing yards allowed. The Lakers quarterback tan- 539 yards and four touchdowns have four games left, and Head come out on top,” Schaetzle the game. They had only given up an aver- dem of Brandon Staley and on the season. Coach Marty Schaetzle has done said. Perhaps the Laker’s biggest age of about 90 yards per game Mitch Phillis combined to go 15 On the defensive side of the a good job of keeping his boys The Lakers next test is on the bright spot in defeat was the on the ground. for 31, 158 yards, one touchdown ball, Jim Kokrak collected a together. road against Saginaw Valley State 204 yards that they gained on Leading the Lakers rushing and two interceptions. career-high 14 tackles against The team feels that despite on Oct. 8. the ground. attack was Richard Stokes, who Wide receiver Calvin Kelly Ashland, giving him 74 total their winless record, they are not Saginaw Valley State was ranked Ashland came into the game racked up 98 yards on 14 car- caught four passes for 59 yards. tackles for the season. that far from being contenders No. 6 in the Division II polls last leading the GLIAC in fewest ries. Kelly now has 25 receptions for Looking ahead, the Lakers still week in and week out. week. Field hockey comes up short in two close games tic teams clashed in a gritty 3-2 lost by only two points. All This loss dropped them to 3-8 Julie Smith continued her stel- their loss to Bellarmine, but they Brady Hunter game. told, eight games this season and saw them outshot 23-16. lar play, re-setting her season- did manage to outshoot their op- Contributing writer Unfortunately, the Lakers end- have been decided by two or Junior goalkeeper Julie Smith high save mark at 19. ponent 11-7. ed up on the bottom. less points. set a season-high mark of 15 MacEllven began the scoring The Lakers must now look Well, there they were again, Sunday’s contest fi nished with The Lakers have amassed a saves, and the offense had 13 with her goal in the fi rst half, as- ahead. right back where they started. a score of 1-0, and continued disappointing 1-7 record in those of its 16 shots count as shots- sisted by senior Christie Smith. They resume play on Monday, On Sunday, the fi eld hockey the nail-biting games that this games. on-goal. Next up was Katie King early Oct. 10, at Indiana University of team faced Bellarmine and found team has developed a tendency So while the Lakers have been Leading the way were senior in the second half, with an as- Pennsylvania. themselves down by one point toward lately. keeping it tight, they have not Misty Dennis (six shots, fi ve on sist from freshman Cortney IUP looks to be a tough match- when the fi nal whistle blew. Sunday marked the third time often capitalized on the close goal) and junior Lauren MacEll- Witchery. up for the Lakers, with an 8-4 There is no doubt that the play- in four games that the team lost scores. ven (fi ve shots, four on goal). Senior Misty Dennis showed overall record. ers had fl ashbacks to the season’s by just one point and the fi fth On Thursday, the team trav- Saturday saw the Lakers domi- her prowess by wrapping up the This match will begin the sec- opener. time this year it has done so. eled to Houghton and suffered nate Seton Hill 3-0, bringing their game with an unassisted goal. ond half of a six-game span of On Aug. 26, the two optimis- Two other games have been a 1-0 defeat. record to 4-8. The team did not fare as well in away games. Women’s volleyball drops a pair on trip to Ohio thus far and collected 91 digs. By Brady Hunter “It’s been nice to get in and get Contributing writer some action,” she said, “I’ve been injured the past few years.” It seems that there is a pattern Furlano is not the only new emerging here. contributor this year. The women’s volleyball team Complementing the returners puts forth a monster effort, gets are freshmen Lauren Kubinski, impressive performances from Jenny Oblock, and Jenna Mat- young and/or inexperienced son, each of whom has received players, but just cannot seem to considerable playing time. fi nd a way to win. Senior Kelsie Smith has al- The Lakers traveled to Findlay ready played in more games this and Ashland this weekend to take File Photo year than she had the past two on GLIAC rivals and attempt to Senior Angela Furlano combined. improve upon their 1-5 confer- Sophomore Sara Kuntz has ence mark. errors while registering just one also gotten much more time than Their 11-8 overall record is service ace. the limited action from her fresh- nothing to be ashamed of, but Saturday’s match was much man campaign. they simply must improve in more inspiring. Despite the youth and relative conference play if they are to be The team faced Ashland and inexperience, the team does not considered contenders. was felled 10-25, 29-31, 30-20, lack chemistry or confi dence. Friday’s match against Findlay 30-26. “The team is really working was over quickly, with scores of In a change for the better, the hard and working well together,” 30-19, 30-20, 30-15. Lakers were not blown out of any says Furlano. Senior setter Kari Clapham of the games, and even squeaked “Everybody goes out on the managed just 24 assists, and out a win in game two. fl oor each and every game ex- the defensive leader was senior The numbers also showed pecting to win.” Angela Furlano, who notched improvement, with freshman As for this weekend’s agenda, seven digs. cannon Jenna Matson racking the Lakers face off against two The team was led offensively by up 18 kills, fellow freshman Ku- of the top teams in the GLIAC in freshman Lauren Kubinski, who binski adding 10, and sophomore Ferris State on Friday and Grand had 11 kills. Kristin Peterson contributing Valley State on Saturday. The mistakes of this game 11 kills. Both opponents are nation- were similar to those of past On defense, four players ally ranked with Ferris State at matches. amassed double-digit digs. No. 19 and Grand Valley State A 0.021 team hitting percentage Furlano led the way with 14, at No. 15. (to the Oilers’ 0.427) ruined any junior Cara Nelson had 12, So what does Furlano think attempts at offensive effi ciency, Clapham had 13 and Matson of the challenges ahead of the and the one total team block fi nished with 10 digs. team? speaks volumes about the Lakers’ Clapham also contributed an Her response is typical for the defensive production. outstanding 46 assists and now team: optimistic, confi dent, and The team also had a great deal averages 10.29 assists per game. made with both feet planted of trouble behind the serving So far, the youth and inexperi- fi rmly on the ground. line. ence of the team have character- “We’ll be able to stick with Often a volleyball coach or ized this season. them and give them a run for team will be content with one Take senior Angela Furlano, for their money.” error for every ace they serve. instance, who has seen only lim- Let’s hope that they can, and On Friday, however, the Lak- ited action the past two years. continue to do so throughout ers committed eight serving Furlano has played in 33 games the season. October 5, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 13 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Women’s hockey ranked No. 5 by example when she seeks to By Ryan Palm improve on her scoring of 18 Sports editor goals and 19 assists. The second half of the cam- Any way you look at it, 2004- paign in 2004-05 saw Stefanie 05 was an incredible year for Bourbeau breathing fire, with the Mercyhurst women’s hockey her 18 goals and 12 assists, she program. helped the Lakers cap off their The team won a school record stretch run which ended in the 28 games last season, their third NCAA’s. consecutive College Hockey Not far behind Bourbeau is America title, and made their junior assistant captain Julie first-ever appearance in the Colizza and sophomore assistant NCAA playoffs. captain Stephanie Jones, both of One might believe that cam- whom will play crucial roles in paign one hard to better, but fi lling the scoring voids left by the 21 players and four coaches graduation. on the roster strongly feel oth- The defensive side of the ice erwise. is where the Lakers will look to “We lost a lot of not only continue their dominance, as the great leaders, but great kids. It 2004-05 squad led the nation in is hard to replace, but we are re- scoring defense at 1.16 goals ally excited about who we have per game. brought in this year,” said Coach All six defenders from last year Michael Sisti. return, a group which allowed On the offensive side of the only 43 goals in 37 games. puck, the Lakers did suffer a Heading up the defense is blow with the loss of leading sophomore goaltender Laura scorer Teresa Marchese. Hosier, who in her freshman Ryan Palm/Sports editor In addition to Marchese, the campaign allowed only 0.75 goals Durham goalie and former Laker Desi Clark (on ground) stops a shot from senior Samantha Shirley (24) CHA Player of the Year in 2004- per game in amassing a 12-0-0 05, the Lakers also lost three- record. quartet of forwards to replace League. four minutes to play, when the p.m., and Saturday’s puck will year captain Chrissy Yule, and Assistant coaches Maria Lewis those lost due to graduation, The team was presented with Lightning went go ahead 2-1 on drop at 2 p.m. forwards Sara McDonald and and Aaron Kemp did a tremen- all of which will be expected to the rings earned from the CHA a goal by Kyla Gillepsie. Both games will be held down- Lindsey Dellow. dous job recruiting both during contribute immediately. Championship and NCAA play- Things looked glum as time town at the Erie Civic Center. The strong underclassmen last season and during the sum- There was one defender in- offs, and it was a homecoming ticked away on the Lakers, but Because of the signifi cant trou- class from last season is more mer, and now boast seven fresh- cluded in the class, Natalie Payne, for the entire team. they received heroics from Bour- ble the Ice Center has provided than capable of filling those man on their 2005-06 roster. who should see immediate action Two members came to the rink beau when she beat Clark with for the hockey teams, it is not shoes, as returning for the Lakers With the loss of All-American on the lines as well. in enemy attire, however, as Clark less than a minute to play. certain any games will be played are nine players with double-digit goalie Desi Clark, Lewis and “With every freshman it truly and Marchese are two regulars on The score remained tied, and on campus this year. point totals in 04-05. Kemp needed to address the void takes time, the big question is the Lightning. due to the nature of an exhibi- “Our hands are tied, we have Leading the returnees in scor- between the pipes. how long,” said Sisti. “We think Mercyhurst got out to an early tion game and time constraints two great guys working on it, and ing is senior captain Samantha They did just that in fi nding we have a great group, but we lead when freshman Courtney due to a borrowed rink, the we are confi dent they can get it Shirley, whose 37 points last two American goalies in Nicole really have to wait and see.” Unruh beat Clark with fi ve min- contest went down as a tie. done,” said Sisti. year were good for second on Nelson and Courtney Drennan. The Lakers opened up the utes to play in the fi rst period. The Lakers will be back in “If what they are trying works, the team. Nelson possesses rare size in 2005-06 season this past week- Durham evened the score late action this weekend, Oct. 7-8, we should be ready by the Min- Shirley, a 5-foot-10-inch for- a goalie, standing tall at 5 feet, end, when they squared off in the second period, when Ho- when they host Minnesota State- nesota series (Oct. 21-22), but ward who has never missed a 9 inches. against the Durham Lightning sier was beat by Meagan Aarts. Mankato for a pair. if not, who knows what will collegiate game, will look to lead Lewis and Kemp delivered a of the National Women’s Hockey The contest remained tied until Fridays contest will start at 7 happen.” Men’s hockey picked to win conference

named Atlantic Hockey’s Rookie cruiting class, consisting of four By Ryan Palm of the Year. forwards and two defensemen, Sports editor The defense returns six solid in addition to a goalie. players, with two seniors return- Also a commonality for a pro- Success is nothing new to ing in Preston Briggs and Con- gram like Mercyhurst, the team Mercyhurst men’s hockey coach rad Martin, who was Atlantic will feature a tough non-confer- Rick Gotkin. Hockey’s best defenseman. ence schedule leading into the Fellow coaches in Atlantic The Lakers return a trio of ju- Atlantic Hockey contests. Hockey and around collegiate niors and a sophomore to boast a Among the non-conference hockey in general know of the backline which should be strong foes include Michigan Tech, Yale storied success of Mercyhurst, for years to come. and Ferris State. something which often means Capping off the defense will Mercyhurst opens their season opposing teams look at Mer- be junior goalie Mike Ella, who on the road next weekend when cyhurst as the team to beat had a tremendous run down the they take on Michigan Tech. when schedules are released stretch last year, winning seven They will be home, hopefully each year. of eight in leading the team to at least somewhere in Erie con- The Lakers struggled through the NCAA playoffs. sidering the problems with the a tough fi rst couple months, at Also competing for the job will Ice Center, to square off against one point being only 7-6-3 in be junior Jordan Wakefi eld, who Brock in an exhibition contest the conference which they are saw time between the pipes as a on Oct. 14. chosen to win each year. freshman but did not see action The team then gets a two- Gotkin and his players would last season due to injury. week break before hosting fi rst not give in, winning seven of the As usual Gotkin and his staff Atlantic Hockey rival UConn on Katie McAdams/Photo editor fi nal eight regular season games have brought in another solid re- Oct. 28-29. The seniors on the 2005-2006 men’s hockey team. Gotkin expects nothing dif- ferent in 2005-06, nor do many others. The Lakers were recognized in the preseason US College Hockey Online (USCHO) poll, receiving 17 votes which was good for a 25th place tie with Alabama-Huntsville and Mas- sachusetts. The offense is what took the most severe blow from gradu- ation this past May, because prolifi c goal scorers Rich Hansen and David Wrigley graduated and have moved on to play semi-pro- fessional hockey currently. Also graduating was Atlantic Hockey First Team defender T.J. Kemp and fi nally Mike Kirby, whose physical play enabled Kemp to shoot lights out as a defender. Certainly all is not lost, how- ever, because the Lakers will return several point-leaders, most notably junior Scott Champagne and senior Dave Borrelli. Champagne fi nished second on the team last year with 38 points, followed closely by Borrelli who led the team with 17 goals last year. Also a notable returnee is sophomore Ben Cottreau, who in his freshman season tallied 34 points on his way to being PAGE 14 THE MERCIAD October 5, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Soccer getting back on track This Weeks Results... By Kelly Oldach Men’s golf...... Sept. 30, 7 of 9 at Northwood Invite Contributing writer Oct. 1, 7 of 9 Saginaw Valley Invite Women’s golf...... Oct. 1, 8 of 9 at Northwood Invite Although the Mercyhurst men’s Oct. 2, 7 of 7 at Findlay Invite soccer team has a record of 1-6-3 Field hockey...... Sept. 29, L 1-0 Houghton overall and 0-2-3 in the GLIAC, do not let it deceive you. Oct. 1, W 3-0, Seton Hill The Lakers are not playing bad Oct. 2, L 1-0, Bellarmine soccer; they just are not having Women’s volleyball...... Sept. 30 , L 3-0, Findlay any luck. Oct. 1, L 3-1, Ashland Injuries and a few cruel calls by the offi cials are not helping Football...... Oct. 1, L 45-7, Ashland either. Men’s water polo...... Sept. 29, L 16-7, Slippery Rock According to junior Andy Oct. 1, L 11-7, Washington & Jefferson Tait this year’s season so far is, Men’s cross country...... Oct. 1, 10 of 18, Geneseo Invitational “disappointing generally … bad luck, poor performances and the Women’s cross country...... Oct. 1, 6 of 18, Geneseo Invitational inability to score is the reason Women’s tennis...... Sept. 30, L 7-2, Grand Valley St. why we are in the position we Oct. 1, L 3-1 Ashland are in.” Women’s hockey...... Oct. 1, T 2-2, Durham (ex) Sophomore Kyle Jackson Katie McAdams/Photo editor agrees with Tait, saying, “The Men’s soccer...... Sept. 28, T 1-1 (2OT) Gannon Junior Jason Pedra looks to move the ball upfi eld against Gannon. season we’re having right now Oct. 1, T 0-0 (2OT) Saginaw Valley St. is obviously not what we antici- scoring of around one goal a Putting the fi rst half of the The Lakers still seem to be pated. It’s frustrating to be quite game it requires the defense to season behind them, the Lakers optimistic about the remainder In the news... honest.” be almost perfect and puts lots of are now looking ahead at what of the 2005 season. He goes on explaining this pressure on them. However, we is to come. “Well, hopefully, some injuries Lakers dominate Gannon! frustration saying, “What it could’ve won many more games This new mind set actually will heal up and we just have comes down to I think is con- with a shutout.” started two games ago vs. Gan- to basically take one game at a The Mercyhurst men’s cross- sistency. One game we’ll play So then, is it the offense or the non. After 110 minutes of play, time,” says Hiltner. He adds, “It’s country team dominated the solid defensively and show well defense that needs work? 45 fouls, four yellow cards and not as well as we wanted to start Gannon Golden Nights last on offense and the next game Hiltner answered, “It’s basically the cheers and jeers of almost off the season, but there are a ton weekend, Sept. 24, when we’ll fail defensively and fail of- a combination of both really 300 fans, the two teams tied 1-1, of games left so hopefully we can their 25 points bettered fensively. We haven’t found the – we aren’t giving up a lot of with the lone goal coming from turn things around.” Gannon’s 30. Mercyhurst right groove yet for our team, goals but we aren’t scoring them a Jackson header off of junior Tait has the same opinion took home two of the top but hopefully in these next 10 either.” Jackson adds, “We’re just Jason Pedra’s corner kick. saying, “We feel a little sorry three spots, with junior Matt games we fi nd that groove that as good as any team in Division This past weekend the Lakers for ourselves in some respects Deragon and sophomore we can settle into and build from II. We just can’t put the ball in the also traveled to Saginaw Valley but we’re working hard to make Kenneth Foster fi nishing there.” back of the net. We’ve dominated State’s turf where they once things happen now and get the second and third respectively. Of the six games the Lakers almost every team we’ve played again tied in double overtime, results we deserve.” have lost, two of them were by offensively so our chances are this time 0-0. Most recently the Lakers were The Lakers also competed at two goals and the other four were there. We just haven’t capital- As of now, the second half of able to defeat Tiffi n 3-0 on Tues- the Geneseo Invitational this File Photo by only one goal. ized yet.” the season is starting off a little day, Oct. 4, with two of the goals Sophomore Kenneth Foster past weekend, Oct. 1, and Tying into what Jackson said, On a more optimistic note, he better than the fi rst. coming from Jackson. fi nished 10th out of the 18- junior Zach Hiltner adds, “Obvi- fi nishes by stating, “When we Tait commented on this saying, Mudd also posted his second team fi eld. Deragon was again the leading runner, this time ously soccer is a game of scoring start scoring, though, a lot of “So although we haven’t won straight shutout, making seven fi nishing in 27th place followed by Foster in 74th. and we have played some very teams aren’t going to know what either of the games since, we saves in the process. good teams. With an average hit them.” haven’t lost.” Preseason accolades for hockey programs

This past Monday both the men’s and women’s hockey program were honored by their peers as selections in their Water polo having roller coaster season respective preseason polls. The women’s team receieved high honor, being voted fi fth in Division I, ahead of such traditional freshmen Oscar Calderon and bined to make seven saves in net By Chris Van Horn Jorge Montero all received credit for the Lakers. powerhouses as Harvard, Dartmouth, and Princeton. Contributing writer with two assists apiece. On Oct. 1, the Lakers dropped The men also placed well with respect to their competition, Patrick Staab stopped six shots their third straight contest, this earning 17 points, which is good for 25th on the list and ahead The Mercyhurst men’s water in goal. time to Washington and Jefferson of schools such as Minnesota State, Clarkson, and fellow polo team split a pair of games Bell now has 17 goals on the by a score of 11-7. Atlantic Hockey rival Holy Cross. on Sept. 24 and 25. season, which leads the team. Mercyhurst got off to another The Lakers defeated the Gold- Schonhoff has 16 goals on the slow start and trailed by a score The poll, conducted by US College Hockey Online (USCHO) en Knights of Gannon by a score season, and sophomore Kevin of 6-3 at the half. consists of 40 voters consisting of coaches and writers across of 12-7 on Sept. 24 and fell to Riordan has 13 assists. The Lakers spent the rest of the country. It is published weekly by the Associated Press Washington and Jefferson by a Coach Robinette is very opti- the game playing catch up and score of 11-10. mistic about his team’s chances could never get over the hump. The Lakers are now 3-4 overall for the rest of the season. Freshman Oscar Calderon Men’s soccer goalie Mudd receives honor and 1-2 in the Collegiate Water File Photo “Our freshmen have been scored three goals and added Polo Association (CWPA). Freshman Zach Bell very productive so far, and they an assist. Laker goalie Daniel Mudd was honored this week by the Great The Lakers and fourth year will only get better. As a team Montero, Jovanovich and Lakes Intercollegaite Athletic Conference by naming him as coach Curtis Robinette are intent Mercyhurst got fi ve goals from we have gotten better game by Schonhoff each added a goal their Player of the Week. Mudd, a freshman, led the Lakers to on improving on their seven wins freshman Zach Bell and three game. In terms of our record we apiece and Patrick Staab made a pair of hard-fought ties against Saginaw Valley and Gannon from a season ago. goals from freshman Andrew would like to fi nish somewhere six saves. last week. Between the two games he only allowed one goal. Robinette has improved the Schonhoff. around .500 for the season, hope- Next up for the Lakers is the His goals against-average is only 1.19 on the season, but lack team’s record every year in which Senior goalkeeper Patrick Staab fully with 10-11 wins,” Robinette Fordham Invitational which will of offense has prevented Mudd from having a more impressive he has been the head coach. stopped 11 shots and added two stated. be in New York City on Oct. record. In 2002 the team did not win assists. On Sept. 29 the Lakers fell to 8-9. a single game, in 2003 they man- Against Washington and Jeffer- Slippery Rock by the count of Coach Robinette feels that this Mudd honored again along with Casement aged one victory, and last season son, the Lakers trailed 4-1 after 16-7. will be a great chance to see how they upped their win total to one period. The Lakers trailed 8-3 at the his team fares against non-con- Mudd and women’s soccer forward Lisa Casement were seven. The Lakers spent the rest of half and gave up four fourth ference opponents. honored by the Mercyhurst College Athletic Department this Against Gannon, the Lakers the game playing catch up before quarter goals. “To beat these teams, we have week as they were named the male and female Athletes of and Knights were tied at 7-7 falling short 11-10. Bell continued his great season to stop getting off to slow starts the Week. Casement led the Lakers to a victory over Edinboro entering the fi nal period before Bell, freshman Mihailo Jova- by scoring three goals. and fi nish in the fourth quarter,” on Sept. 27 when she kicked her eighth goal of the season, a the Lakers notched five goals novic and Andrew Schonhoff Kyle Bugucki and Jorge Mon- coach Robinette said. game-winner, with under three minutes to play in regulation. and kept the Knights from get- scored two goals apiece. tero each added two goals apiece; The junior is second on the team in goals, assists, and points, ting in on. Senior Kyle Wilson, Bell, and while Jeff Tullis and Staab com- and is fi rst in game winners.

The women’s hockey team was recognized as the Team of the Week following their 2-2 tie against the Durham Lightning Men’s and women’s golf wrap up fall seasons of the National Women’s Hockey League. The game was appropriate for homecoming weekend, as former Laker ley State. Senior Hilary McCall led the standouts Desi Clark and Teresa Marchese both started for By Chris Van Horn Contributing writer Sophomore Steve Barr, Bishop, way for the Lakers with rounds Durham. and Flood all shot rounds of 73, of 82 and 79 for a score of 161, good for an 11th place tie. which put her in 20th place. The team was honored prior to the start of the game with The men’s and women’s golf Tuesday, the men fi nished tied Sophomore Jenny Halinda shot the awarding of their championship rings following their CHA teams put on a fair showing in for 11th out of 13 teams at the 90 and 81 for a score of 171, Championship and NCAA Playoff appearance in 2004-05. their respective tournaments Allegheny Invitational. placing her in a tie for 31st. last week. Matt McKinney shot the low At the Findlay Invitational this Alumni games aplenty! The men’s team placed seventh round for the Lakers with a 42- past weekend, the Lakers fi nished out of nine teams in both the 36-78. in seventh place in the seven With Homecoming festivities going on all weekend, there was Northwood Invitational and Allegheny dominated the event, team fi eld. no shortage of homecoming games. The fi rst of which got the Saginaw Valley State Invi- with their A, B, and C teams tak- Leading Mercyhurst was Mc- underway early when the baseball team defeated their alumni tational. ing the top three spots. Call with two day scores of 82-79 10-1 prior to the football game getting under way. The team The women’s team placed File Photo The Championships conclude for 161, just missing the top-10 and its alumnus then proceeded to enjoy a tailgate party prior eighth out of nine teams at the Junior Brendan Flood the fall season, with action in the at 11th place. to kickoff. Northwood Invitational. spring resuming in late March McCall was followed by Halin- At the Northwood Invitational, enough for 12th place. with the NCAA Qualifier in da with a 83-93 for 176 and good Both the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs also hosted the men shot a collective score Junior Craig Bishop shot 77 mid-March. for 31st place. alumni games, with the men holding their alumni game at of 615, 23 strokes back of team and 75 for a score of 152, good The women’s team placed The women’s team is now 5 p.m. followed by the women’s game at 6 p.m. and then a champion Northwood. enough for 15th place. eighth out of nine teams at the fi nished for the fall, with their dinner party at 8 p.m. Leading the Lakers charge was In the Saginaw Valley State Northwood Invitational. spring season beginning Mar. junior Brendan Flood. Invitational, the Lakers shot a The ladies shot a collective 692. 26 with the Coppin State Invi- Flood fi red rounds of 77 and one-day total of 301, 14 shots Ferris State came away with the tational. Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- back of fi rst-place Saginaw Val- thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to 74 for a score of 151, good team title with a score of 605. [email protected].