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THE MERCIAD Propped, unlocked doors encourage theft Gamble Protect yourself installed as 11th president

including the University of Pittsburgh, By Jessica Kocent Notre Dame College and Niagara News editor University. Then, after much anticipation, To cap off a celebratory week of aca- Gamble processed into the Perform- demic symposia, Dr. Thomas Gamble ing Arts Center. was officially installed on Saturday, After an invocation by Sister Berna- Sept. 16 as the eleventh president of dette Bell, Regional President of the

Andy Finkel/Photo editor Mercyhurst College. Sisters of Mercy, Marlene Mosco, Chair Propped doors, like this one at 3924 Briggs Ave., are leading causes of theft around campus. Junior Audry Passetti, who was pres- of the Board of Trustees, offered a ent at the inauguration, said she felt the welcome. ing victims. Giarrizzo noted neither him nor ceremony “was a nice fi nale.” Then, senior representative Ryan By Joshua Wilwohl “There is theft on every college Leake leave any expensive equipment Heidi Hosey, head of the inaugura- Palm, senior faculty representative Editor-in-chief campus,” said senior Amy Opest. “I lying around. tion committee, estimates that there Robert Hoff and Sister Lisa Mary never had anything stolen and neither “I always check to see if I have my were 600 people in attendence includ- McCartney, Vice President of the Six thefts in the past three weeks has have any of my friends.” stuff,” said Giarrizzo. “We also keep an ing retired president, Dr. William P. Sisters of Mercy, all offered calls of raised concerns over how well protected Opest, however, says that though she eye on each other’s stuff.” Garvey. service, from the students, faculty and are student belongings. has not had anything stolen, she still Associate Vice President for Student The event began with a processional Mercy community, respectively, to Mercyhurst College Police and Safety protects herself. Life Laura Zirkle says the Offi ce of of the entire Mercyhurst faculty and Gamble. Corporal Paul Joslin, who heads Mercy- “I always lock my doors and close my Residence Life makes sure students are administration, then a procession of hurst’s crime prevention program, says windows when I leave,” she said. aware of how to protect themselves and representatives from 30 visiting schools, Please see Gamble on page 2 police and safety are developing new Opest’s concern though is the main their belongings. ways to prevent thefts. door into her apartment building. “We inform students during building One initiative is a property record “The only thing I worry about is if meetings to not prop doors and always card. someone props the outside door,” she keep their doors locked,” she said. The card has spaces for students to said. Zirkle also noted that residence life record all pertinent information such as Senior Adam Hicks says he does not posts safety tips in student rooms and serial and model numbers for personal take any extra measures besides locking residence halls. belongings like televisions, computers, his door. Zirkle said that victims of theft can video game systems and DVD players. “I always ensure that the door to our contact their RAs, who will contact “The card is a tool to help us track and townhouse is securely locked when I police and safety. recover items,” said Joslin. “We have leave,” he said. “Since there is no extra Joslin said if an item is stolen, students handed these cards out to freshmen and protection, such as the outside door like will need to fi le a complaint and fi ll out we have plans to talk with upperclass- in the apartments, I always double check a statement with police and safety. men, faculty and staff about them.” the lock when leaving.” Joslin emphasized that the easiest way According to Joslin, other plans to Freshmen and roommates David to not become a victim of theft is to cut down on thefts include developing Leake and David Giarrizzo say they make sure expensive items are out of a new Web site that will have tips on look out for one another’s belongings. site and doors are locked. and ways to stop theft. “We keep our inside door closed in “Keep anything of value out of plain Students say they are aware that theft our suite when we are not in,” said view,” he said. “And always, always lock on campus is a problem and are taking Leake. “We also look around and make your doors.” the appropriate steps to avoid becom- sure we know everyone in the area.” Andy Finkel/Photo editor The TV commercial is set to debut in the Erie area by Sept. 25 Speaking of compassion New PR program aims Scott took Rachel’s codes of life and Macosko also stressed that this is a By Sarah Sheehan started going to different high schools transitory population and this lecture Contributing writer to improve enrollment to inspire students. may make people more aware of the Scott has addressed more then 5 mil- students having trouble adjusting to By Jessica Kocent Over the last few years with a decrease As a part of Peace and Love week, lion people and has been featured on college life. News editor in enrollment of Erie students, the Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel such shows as CNN, Larry King Live, There are no tickets for the event but board hired public relations agency, Scott, the first student to be killed FOX news, C-Span, Today Show and seating is limited and the Erie commu- McGuire and Associates, to survey cur- during the Columbine shootings, will Oprah. nity is invited. For further information With a new administration comes rent and prospective students, faculty, be speaking on Sept. 25 at 8:30 p.m. in His lectures have become the founda- visit the Web site www.rachelschallenge. many changes and Mercyhurst College administration and staff. the Performing Arts Center. tion for life-changing school programs com. is no exception. McGuire and Associates concluded Shortly after his daughter’s death, in America. While some changes are fairly visible, that certain elements stood out. One Scott founded “Rachel’s Challenge” to The lecture will include a fi lm from Student dies like the new kiosk or the renovations to in particular was that there is a lot of promote students to be more kind and the footage recorded from Columbine the Performing Arts Center, others are strength in the programs Mercyhurst compassionate. and Rachel’s thoughts from her six not so obvious. has to offer, yet they were not high- His lecture will focus on reaching out diaries she wrote during her life. Senior archaeology major Sara That is why many may not know lighted and they needed to be publicized to the stranger among us. When Paul Macosko from Campus Pieszak died Sept. 17 at Roswell about one of Dr. Thomas Gamble’s more actively. A few weeks before her death, Rachel Ministry was asked how Darrell Scott Park Hospital in Buffalo after major initiatives in the area of Market- After conducting its research, wrote a paper entitled, “My Ethics, My was going to help our community, he struggling with cancer since last ing and Media Relations. McGuire and Associates teamed up Codes of Life.” replied, “The lecture will help increase winter. According to Megan Corbin, Director with Mercyhurst Public Relations and Within this paper, Rachel wrote, “I diversity and help eliminate stereo- Funeral plans are scheduled for of Public Relations, “The Mercyhurst Gamble to make new public relations have this theory that if one person can types.” Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 2-4 College Administration and the Board goals for the college. go out of their way to show compas- President Gamble hopes to make this p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Amigone of Trustees felt that reestablish- The PR campaign has an incurred sion, then it will start a chain reaction a more diverse campus and hopefully Funeral Home in her hometown ing Mercyhurst College’s identity in costs of $25,000 thus far. of the same. People will never know this lecture takes care of a problem of Elma, N.Y. the community was an important how far a little kindness can go.” before it exists.” endeavor.” Please see Campaign on page 3 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD September 20, 2006

NEWS To contact: [email protected] World Briefs Gamble speaks Police and Safety Log September 12 International news of the virtues of Criminal Tresspassing Compiled by Parking Lot #11 September 17 Jessica Kocent Iran and Venezuela Closed Liquor Law Violation From BBC News Mercyhurst Parking Lot #15 strengthen ties September 16 Closed Disorderly Conduct College Discipline Iran and Venezuela have signed College, tradition 4007 Briggs a string of bilateral agreements Closed September 17 at the start of Iranian leader Liquor Law Violation Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit September 16 3925 Briggs to the Latin American country. Liquor Law Violation Open Ahmadinejad and Venezuelan East side Lot #1 Pending Investigation President Hugo Chavez signed Closed accords including oil exploration September 17 and car production. September 17 Theft President Chavez said the visit Liquor Law Violation Egan Cafeteria would strengthen the strategic Student Union Open alliance between the two states. Closed Pending Investigation The Iranian leader was earlier College Discipline welcomed to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, with full mili- tary honours. Campaign targets Erie Rally condemns killing in Pakistan Continued from page 1 facts that few people know about Mercyhurst and the “onlys” that An alliance of opposition parties in Pakistan has held a big rally The entire campaign is expect- Mercyhurst College is the only in the Balochistan provincial capital, Quetta. ed to cost anywhere between college to have these particular The protesters were demanding an investigation into the death $100,000 and $200,000 for a 12 opportunities. of tribal leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, who was killed last month by month campaign. The commercials all have an security forces. However, these numbers are element of surprise in that they The rally was held at a football stadium with a capacity of up to not yet fi rm. illustrate wonderful images of 20,000 people and was nearly full. The focus of the campaign the college, but do not reveal that Participants shouted slogans against the government, and opposi- is to unify Mercyhurst Erie, the college is Mercyhurst until tion leaders condemned Bugti’s killing. Mercyhurst Northeast and the very end. They also condemned the circumstances of his burial, alleging that Mercyhurst West. “The commercials are meant the body was not shown to the relatives and his coffi n was locked. However, these numbers are to make people say ‘Wow, we not yet fi rm. have a real gem here in Erie,’” Vatican releases The focus of the campaign says Corbin. important archives is to unify Mercyhurst Erie, Though Mercyhurst College Mercyhurst Northeast and did acquire the most local vale- The Vatican has opened to Mercyhurst West. dictorians and salutatorians of scholars and historians part of its Andy Finkel/Photo editor According to Corbin, many any Erie college, the new PR vast collection of archives. people have misconceptions campaign aims to show Erie The section being opened Gamble spoke to a crowd of about 600 in the Performing about Mercyhurst College, be- students that there are high covers the rise of Mussolini and Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 16. cause they do not know who the caliber programs right in their Hitler and the run-up to the college is and what goals it has. backyard. World War II. This new PR campaign plans That is one reason, the fi rst It dates from the reign of Continued from page 1 get back into the classroom.” to eliminate and promote a commercial, set to air on Sept. Pope Pius XI, who was pope He also wants to talk to the community of understanding, 25, features the forensic anthro- from 1922 until just before the The event also included a read- students and use newly appointed values and one that celebrates pology department, a nationally outbreak of war in 1939. ing from Gamble’s son, Thomas, Vice President of Student Life, differences. ranked program. Details of the Vatican’s rela- the offi cial investiture of Gamble Dr. Gerard Tobin, to get feedback One of the fi rst major initia- Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, Direc- tions with Germany’s Adolf by Mosco and lastly, Gamble’s from the students. tives was the new logo. Until tor of Applied Forensic Science Hitler and Italy’s Benito Musso- inaugural address. As far as feedback from stu- now, different departments used Department, said that the com- lini are expected to be of great In his address, Gamble praised dents on the inauguration, other different insignia. mercial will have a “high profi le interest to scholars. the scholarship and talents of than the Ambassador Club, fewer Some used the tower, others approach to it. It will feature The Vatican houses some of Mercyhurst students and focused than 20 students were present at the seal and still others the blue still shots of students on a dig, the world’s most important his- Pope Pius XI on the idea of Mercy charism. the inauguration. and green M. along with many microscopes torical archives. Mercy charism is a god-giv- In response to the low student In order to unite the school, and equipment. All meant to be en gift that endows one with attendance, Heidi Hosey, head the public relations committee very visually stimulating.” Talks in Darfur strength, direction and courage to of the inauguration committee, created a “graphically fl exible” He believes that the com- take advantage of opportunities. said that the academic symposia logo. mercial should help Mercyhurst Negotiations over Darfur may This charism, according to and luau on Friday, which an It was designed by 2004 alumna College and may in fact boost be set to reach a “tipping point,” Gamble, is also what makes an estimated 600 students attended, and art director for Engel O’Neill interest in the undergrad enroll- Britain’s foreign minister for institution worthy of its current were very student-centered, even Advertising Agency, Rachel Ma- ment for archaeology and foren- Africa has warned. and future success. if the installation itself was not. son Lusky. sic sciences. Lord Triesman is in New York He went on to speak of the Hosey said that she got a very The seal has not been replaced, But, he does believe that this for talks at the UN as it tries to challenges a Catholic college positive response from all who but is now reserved for more will not necessarily help the put pressure on Sudanese lead- faces and the importance of attended, and “everyone said the reverent and offi cial uses. graduate program. ers to help end military action maintaining a dialogue between campus was beautiful, the speech Another part of the campaign However, a second year grad in the area. reason and faith. was marvelous and the entire is regional promotion, which student, Nick Passalacqua, who is He said while the aim was to With this dialogue comes intel- ceremony was full of elegance will include television and radio featured in the dig portion of the get Sudan to agree to let UN lectualism, mercy hospitality, an and class.” commercials. commercial, says, “many of the peacekeepers in to replace Af- appreciation for beauty and art, a Senior Ellen Karstedt who was There has not been an in- students who are in the gradu- rican Union (AU) soldiers, no profi ciency in practical arts and a also present at the inauguration, tense regional campaign for ate program live only 200 to 300 options had been ruled out. commitment to those in need. said that she “could tell that the Mercyhurst College in Erie in the miles away any way.” With 12 days until the AU is All of this Gamble promised ceremony was very true to tradi- last 20 years. Corbin says that the new cam- due to pull out, talks were “key,” to apply to his future here at tion.” The biggest part of the cam- paign will not be in full swing he said. Mercyhurst College, and noted In conclusion, Hosey noted that paign will be three 30-second until the middle of September, More than 200,000 people that all of these gifts come with “these were an amazing 9 days, television commercials which but it is also no coincidence that have died and as many as two a responsibility, one he is willing all the events went smoothly and will be aired in the Erie region. this campaign will begin right million have been displaced to undertake. Saturday was just glorious.” The fi rst commercial will fea- after the publicity of the inau- since the 2003 revolts began. When asked what his fi rst plans ture the forensic science and the guration. are in offi ce, Gamble said that music departments. She said that while there are after his fi rst year, he, “plans to It will take place in the orchard secondary goals as far as increas- Hurricane Lane smashes Mexican coast in a mock dig, in the bone lab and ing enrollment, the main goal in the Walker Recital Hall. of this new initiative is to, “tell Hurricane Lane has weakened to a tropical storm and is losing The second and third commer- people what’s going on behind power after lashing Mexico’s Pacifi c coast with heavy winds and cials, while still in the developing the gates.” torrential rain. stages, will focus on interesting Lane was downgraded from a category three to a tropical storm as it pummelled the coast, narrowly missing the resort town of Mazatlan. It hit a sparsely populated area north of the town and was moving to the state capital, Culiacan, home to 750,000. But Lane is expected to break up in the next 24 hours as it moves inland. AMERICAN A storm warning remained in effect for areas north of Mazatlan, but the U.S. National Hurricane Center said it expected that warning to be discontinued during Sunday. Coin Laundry Somali president survives bomb blast Proofreading meets At least 11 people have died the Spin Cycle in an apparent bid to assassinate Somalia’s interim president out- - Expert exam coaching and writing side parliament in the town of Baidoa, say offi cials. help from a Mercyhurst Graduate! A suspected car bomb went off - Only 5 minutes from campus soon after a convoy left carrying - Clean, bright facility President Abdullahi Yusuf. The leader is said to be unharmed but - Handicapped accessible his brother was killed. A second blast went off near FREE WIRELESS INTERNET the fi rst, setting at least fi ve cars ablaze. 1821 E. 38th Street Open 6a.m. - 9p.m. daily September 20, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Hurst television studio gets facelift

participation with contests and New equipment was both By Katie Fink prizes. purchased or donated to the Contributing writer The Sports Show is dedicated communications department to to Mercyhurst athletics. This help improve the studio. year, the TV studio would like Several AVID editors pur- AVID editor, Digital Modula- to get cameras and show par- chased by the administration tor, NEXUS Automatic Sched- ticipants at the game clips can were installed, making editing uler, “The Ticket to Hollywood”, be seen during the show. simpler. and “MSGvening News.” What “We want to get Hurst TV The NEXUS Automatic could all this mean for Hurst out of the studio,” said Zinram, Scheduler is a computer-based TV? and “give experience to other program. With this program, all This fall, Hurst TV is chang- people.” programming can be done at the ing with new equipment and Another show in the beginning same time on computer. shows. stages is “Hurst Cribs,” where, Previously, students would “Our goal is to make Hurst like “MTV Cribs,” a person will have to insert a tape and start it TV more fun, entertaining and reveal their campus apartment when a show was to begin, mak- popular,” said Nadine Zinram, or room. This will include such ing it diffi cult to schedule shows a station manager of Hurst TV. things as furniture arrangements when no one was available to be “We want to get more people to and decorations. in the studio. watch and participate.” Other organizations are also The Digital Modulator, do- To do that, Hurst TV has a getting involved with Hurst TV. nated by Time Warner, provides new line-up, including old shows MSG will have their own show a signal to the cable company and new. They include, “The called “MSGvening News,” so Hurst TV shows can be Ticket to Hollywood,” “The where MSG will talk about broadcast on cable. Through Sports Show,” and “MSGvening events that were discussed during this machine the quality, picture News.” their meetings. They want this and sound of the show is greatly “The Ticket to Hollywood” is a show to be “infortaining”-infor- improved. movie review show where a host mational and entertaining. “This new equipment is a great will discuss new and upcoming The art department also creat- addition to our studio,” said movies. The communication de- ed the new logo for Hurst TV. Brian Sheridan, director of the partment hopes to get sponsors Not only has the programming station. “We really want to make Andy Finkel/Photo editor for this show and have audience changed, but so has the studio. Hurst TV more inviting.” The new TV studio has a lot of new equipment has improved the quality, picture and sound of the news TV shows. What the counseling Honors program revamped or higher in at least nine honors primary benefi t of the Honors By Carissa Perez courses before graduation. Program is an enhanced learning Contributing writer center can do for you Students typically begin the experience. The others are just Honors Preparation Year dur- little perks.” Students involved in the ing their freshman year. These Honors students are granted anything and their services are The hand-out states that “Be- Mercyhurst College Honors students must have earned at several unique privileges includ- By Josie Cattron strictly confi dential.” ginning with the winter 2006 Program are expected to excel least a 3.5 GPA in high school ing early registration, access to Contributing writer Your counselor will want to get term, treatment at the Counsel- in academics and community and scored at least 1150 on their the best housing, access to the to know you on a more personal ing Center will be limited to 10 involvement. In return, they SATs. Honors Student Center and Are you a freshman struggling level, so every student seeking sessions during the academic enjoy many benefi ts and special In addition to taking honors Lounge and opportunities to at- with the transition to college? counseling must first fill out year.” privileges. courses, students are expected tend special events. Are you an upperclassman some paperwork. In rare instances where you To become a member of the to participate in extracurricular They can even apply for travel feeling the pressures of decision The Client Questionnaire form may need further counseling, the program, students must first activities in the areas of scholar- funds if needed to attend an making regarding your major helps pinpoint the issues that counselor provides you with a list participate in a one-year trial ship, leadership, service, event academic conference or do re- or career path and don’t know may be affecting your everyday of area counselors. period known as the Honors attendance and athletics. search. where to turn? life. The current Counseling Center Preparation Year. Honors students must prove The program is also focused The counselors at the This form asks about infor- Director is Dr. Gerard Tobin. According to Dr. Joseph Mor- academic excellence as well as a on fostering a community of Mercyhurst College Counsel- mation ranging from general However, Michelle Tobin said ris, director of the Honors Pro- commitment to the campus and intellectuals. ing Center are always willing to questions regarding you and your that “On Sept. 25 Pat Pohl will gram, 90 freshmen were invited the community. Students attend book and fi lm listen. family history, to more specifi c become the new counseling cen- to participate and begin their This is just one of the revi- discussions, lectures and con- A friendly face greets you as questions about why you are ter director.” journey through one of the sions made by Morris, who is in ferences, as well as a variety of you walk through the door of the requesting help. At the moment the center is college’s most prestigious pro- his third year as director of the student run events. center, located inside the Cohen To aid the counselors in gain- looking for a staff psychologist. grams. Honors Program. Faculty and students get to- Student Health Center. ing a better understanding of Currently the staff includes With a current total of 60 “For the fi rst time, all the re- gether to host a four day event Newcomers may experience how you have been feeling over two full-time counselors, two upperclass members, the Hon- quirements for the program are known as Academic Celebration anxious feelings, but the center the last week, you then fi ll out the part-time counselors, and two ors Program has a prominent in one place,” says Morris. during the spring. has a welcoming atmosphere. Outcome Questionnaire. interns. presence on campus and in the The benefi ts of the Honors This year, the students will You may think counseling is As a client, you have certain The center is open on Monday, community. The requirements Program include smaller class be discussing films from the taboo in this day and age, but rights as well as responsibilities. Tuesday and Wednesday until 7 are demanding, however, the sizes, graduation distinction and Guelcher Film Series shown at students can really benefi t from The counselor gives you a p.m. and Thursday and Friday benefi ts are rewarding. special privileges. the Mary D’Angelo Performing talking to a counselor with an hand out listing these rights and from 9-5 p.m. Honors courses are charac- The classes are limited to 18 Arts Center. unbiased opinion. responsibilities. During the weekend there is a terized by a different kind of students in order for them to Future plans and events are Whether you need help learning Clients have the right to privacy counselor on call for emergen- learning experience rather than have more attention from the discussed at Honors Program how to express your emotions, or and confi dentiality along with cies, but no scheduled meetings a heavier course load. faculty. meetings. Upcoming meetings struggling with depression or an the termination of counseling are held. Fifteen classes are offered this On average, 10 to 12 students are scheduled for Sept. 18 for eating disorder, a counselor is sessions at any time. You can reach Dr. Gerard year in the common and distribu- graduate from Mercyhurst Col- HPY students and Oct. 10 for there to ease your concerns. Responsibilities include taking Tobin at extension 2468 or the tion core areas. lege with Honors. Last year MCHP students. According to Michelle Tobin, an active role in the counseling counseling center at extension As part of the requirements eight students graduated after a counselor at the center, “the process, and most importantly 3650. to complete the program, stu- completing the program. counselors are available for keeping your appointments. dents must take and earn a C+ According to Morris, “The Admissions accepts What is it about the green ones? most diverse class ever information you have learned sion, to which your families Tickets will be available in the By Jessica Kocent over the course of the term and are invitedand you receive your Student Union and Weber Hall. to enroll both now and in the News editor a 3-minute speech given in front jacket and sign a pledge. Then The winner will be drawn at By Marie Blum future.” Contributing writer of your fellow pledges and a few you get to eat a lot of really half-time of the Homecoming He also believes that, “this class The few, the proud, the… current Ambassadors. delicious food. Game. You need not be present will add and enhance the tre- green? After you have completed all Things actually get a little to win. The next time you are walk- mendous learning environment When you are walking around of these tasks, the executive easier once you are an Ambas- When all is said and done, ac- ing around, you may notice our highly credentialed faculty campus, you can’t help but board will make cuts. Needless sador. You are required to log 33 cording to Lindsey Kole, the ad- that you are surrounded by the sustain.” notice the occasional student to say, not attending meetings hours for fall and winter terms visor to the Ambassador Club, most diverse freshman class that Mercyhurst continues to en- sporting a green jacket. or doing poorly on your test and 34 for spring term. Though “Ambassadors is a great club to Mercyhurst has ever had. hance its overall number of inter- No, we don’t have an over- will count against you at this that sounds like a lot, over the get involved with. It gives you As a result of the efforts of the national students on campus. abundance of Master’s winners phase. course of 10 weeks it is not. a chance to meet so many new admissions department to pro- “Currently on Mercyhurst’s on campus, it’s the Mercyhurst If the committee approves, You can log hours for di- people and you also have the mote diversity at Mercyhurst, the campus there are over 200 in- College Ambassadors. you will be sent a letter over recting traffic for a function opportunity to meet with pro- college now has a record number ternational students including You may now be wondering, Thanksgiving break to let you or handing out programs at a spective students and have an of students from many different adult and graduate students,” how does someone become a know that you made it. performance. impact on their college decision. ethnic backgrounds. according Eric Evans, director Mercyhurst College Ambas- Winter term brings a whole Did I mention the scholar- It is a very rewarding job and According to J.P. Cooney, of international admissions and sador, and what exactly do new list of challenges, including ship? It has just been increased I’ve truly loved my experiences Mercyhurst’s undergraduate ad- services. they do? a lot more information, another to $400 a term for your service, as an Ambassador.” missions director, the freshman Evans also pointed out that Well, the answers aren’t quite test, a 5-minute speech and which just in case you didn’t Any Ambassador would class has “pushed enrollment Mercyhurst has enrolled students as simple as the questions. To practicing how to give tours. do the math, that’s over $12 agree, sure you get a scholarship on Mercyhurst’s three campuses from 37 states. become a Mercyhurst College Did we scare you off yet? an hour! and the opportunity to go to above the 4,000 mark.” This international diversity Ambassador, one has to be very Fact of the matter is that get- And the scholarship increases events, but they also gain a lot Cooney also notes that the class on Mercyhurst’s campus is sup- committed and personable. ting through that process is an for each year of service. of friends, and they take a lot of of 2010 is “not only Mercyhurst’s ported in many different ways, They have to be willing to amazing accomplishment, and As an Ambassador, you also pride in the fact that they are the most diverse class, but it also rep- including the Mercyhurst In- give a lot of time, effort and be when you are sent the letter do a lot of service for the fi rst face a lot of families see at resents transfers and freshmen ternational Student Associa- willing to learn more about the telling you that you have been school. For example, the Am- Mercyhurst College. from a record number of states tion, or MISO, which supports college than most of the faculty accepted as a Mercyhurst Col- bassadors are raffl ing off their With that comes a lot of and countries.” “educational, social, and cultural even know. lege Ambassador, it makes it all annual Spirit Basket fi lled with responsibility, but also a lot of This includes students from activities,” integrated with the The pledging process begins worthwhile. tons of your bookstore favor- prestige, and we are all very 31 states in the U.S. Freshman student body. towards the middle of fall term Then comes the fun part. You ites and tailgating essentials. proud to be Ambassadors at international students hail from Evans notes that this organi- and includes lectures about are given your jacket at a major This year, the Ambassadors Mercyhurst College. 15 countries including Nicaragua, zation and the entire campus every area of the college, a 200 ceremony in the Chapel, called will donate over half of the Sweden, Vietnam and Ethiopia. community remain supportive word essay entitled “Why you the Spring Tea. proceeds to the Mark Marchant According to Cooney, “This of diversity in every area of the want to be an Ambassador,” This is a very formal occa- Scholarship fund. new class represents the type of college community. a written exam on all of the student body Mercyhurst aspires PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD September 20, 2006 CAMPUS IVING To contact: [email protected] L 14th Dalai Lama Soul warming recipes enlightens students

Health and Alternatives brown the meat in oil, which is to most pork meals is applesauce. ness, is something you don’t hear By Chelsea Boothe Pork is a healthy alternative high in fat. Either on the side or poured very often,” said Mancinelli. Campus Living editor to other meats that to be more Flavor and Pairings directly over the pork chops, the With Meg The Dalai Lama’s humble common, like chicken and beef. Alongside the nutrition of the applesauce adds a sweet fl avor in approach to his position and It is very low in fat and sodium, pork, the dish is very flavor- contrast to the breaded pork. Four Mercyhurst students trav- meticulous thought toward detail as well as an excellent source of ful. There is a lot of room for Meal pairing is a way for you eled to the University of Buffalo made the experience awe-inspir- protein and antioxidants. When seasoning and personalization. to create a healthy and tasty din- and Kyle Tuesday to hear the High Holi- ing. eaten with vegetables and a Over time, you can develop your ner. Typically, a meal delivers a ness the Dalai Lama. if a vegetable and starch are on Even though China has occu- starch, such as rice or potatoes, own spice blends for the recipe protein, a starch and a vegetable. Colleen Lanigan, Michael Man- your plate, you are eating a nutri- pied, and thus assimilated, Tibet it provides you with a well-bal- in order to create a customized There are many good options cinelli, Jeff Cagle and myself tious and well-rounded meal. into the Chinese culture, when anced meal. fl avor. Whether you add a pinch that could be paired with your were very excited at the chance before they were an independent In addition to breading, some of salt and pepper to the fl our pork chops. For starches you to experience such a once-in-a- country, His Holiness wants other ways to cook pork chops or cayenne pepper to the bread could prepare mashed potatoes Please email any ques- lifetime opportunity. to promote open conversation that would be lower in fat con- crumbs, you can create your own or rice, while your vegetable tions or comments to We were among 50,000 others with the Chinese and does not tent would be to braise or broil spin on the meal. could be asparagus or green hurstfl avorfi [email protected] at the UB stadium. The entrance hate them. it. This eliminates having to One of my favorite additions beans. No matter your choice, of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai He is an amazing example to Lama, made a huge impression all people no matter what faith on everyone there. Although not background you on belongs; a man of large stature, his mere furthermore, he said that both Breaded Pork Chops presence immediately affected Mother Theresa and Gandhi Ingredients Equipment his audience. are inspirational and have done 4 thick cut pork chops Large skillet His Holiness spoke on how to many wonderful things for the promote peace across borders world. 1 ½ cups fl our 9x13 inch glass or metal pan through education. While ex- As Cagle refl ected on the Dalai 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs 3 medium bowls tremely thought-provoking and Lama’s entire message, he said, 3 eggs challenging, he also has a warm, “I think that what he has to say is Vegetable oil grandfather demeanor and a extremely imperative to move us delightful sense of humor. into the 21st century. His vision “When he fi rst walked out, I for the future is both encourag- got goose bumps; it was a very ing and important for many to Directions spiritual presence,” Lanigan listen to.” 1. Put fl our, eggs and breadcrumbs into their own individual medium bowl. said. It is hard to imagine a world 2. Take each pork chop and dip it in 1) fl our, 2) eggs and then 3) breadcrumbs. He began by discussing the where the leader of a country 3. Coat the bottom of the skillet with some vegetable oil and heat on medium/ medium high heat. need and effects of creating an can love the men who have 4. When the oil is hot, place the pork chops in the skillet and brown each side. At this time, preheat the atmosphere of loving kindness kicked him out and oppressed and a warm heart, which will his people, while promoting oven to 350 degrees. help to create, “an unbiased af- peace for the world and encour- 5. When all of the pork chops are browned, put them in the 9x13 inch pan and place in the oven to bake fection.” While it is easy to love aging a personal loving-kindness at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. your friends, it is much more dif- for all humanity. fi cult to love your enemies. His example is the kind of This meal will take some time to prepare and can be a bit messy but it is well worth it in the fl avor that it “The fact that he wants to see leadership that will help create a provides. the children of the world taught world of love and peace. compassion and warm hearted- Student explores South America

leave their homes until they are “No one ever got coffee to go, While in Argentina, Kramer By Allison Moore married. Also, after completing there was no such thing,” Kramer was also able to travel to sev- Opinion editor secondary education, students said. “If you wanted coffee, you eral other destinations in South work for several years before had to sit down and enjoy it.” America. Kramer took a ferry- From March 4 to July 24, se- attending college, a difference Traveling abroad also exposed boat to Uruguay to view colonial nior world language education Kramer came to appreciate. Kramer to the power of percep- and historical sites, which she major Deanna Kramer studied “Many people here in the tion. found “an equivalent to Colonial in Argentina. United States can benefi t from “Just because our system works Williamsburg.” While the Kramer took several such a system. Students can for us here does not mean at all Another destination of Kram- courses through the University figure out what they want to that it is for everyone else as er’s was Cusco, Perú and Machu of Belgrano, including history do and pursue it without being well. While in Argentina, it was Picchu National Park, where she of latin america in the 20th and rushed into choosing a specifi c interesting to see fi rst-hand the viewed ancient Incan ruins and 21st century, tango theory and career, and they gain a greater effects of U.S. policies in South met up with her grandmother, dance, traditions and cultures appreciation for the money they America,” Kramer elaborated. who visited with Deanna until of argentina and pre-hispanic earn,” Kramer said. “During the Cold War, America the conclusion of her trip. literature. While abroad, Kramer also propped up right-wing dictators Another unique experience According to Kramer, aca- noticed that her Argentinean to prevent the spread of com- Kramer had in Argentina was the demics in Argentina were unlike peers were more engaged in munism and while that policy was chance to observe the country’s courses students take here in government. seen as effective in the United enthusiasm about soccer during America. “Students seemed to be much States, it resulted in the death of the World Cup, where the sport “Classes were much different more politically active,” Kramer thousands living under authori- is a lifestyle. than here at Mercyhurst. They said. “They held many demon- tative rule. It was really sad to “You had to reserve a table were much bigger . . . we literally strations, protests and were quick think about.” in order to watch a game in any had no grades, no assignments to vote.” Kramer also had the chance to café or restaurant. People take and it was nice to have profes- Kramer also noticed the em- live history by being in Argentina off work and schools close down sors with a different view of the phasis placed on family in Ar- during the country’s celebration during games. Everyone storms a world,” said Kramer. gentina. Businesses would often of a new holiday created to com- huge downtown monument after Aside from academic differ- close down for several hours memorate the end of its former the game if their team wins,” ences, Kramer experienced sig- during the day so workers could military dictatorship. Kramer said. nifi cant cultural differences in spend time with family. This For Holy Week leading up to Kramer is grateful for her Argentina as well. Most notably, laid-back approach to business Easter, Kramer was in Cordoba time in Argentina and feels that she observed the social differ- is a stark contrast to America’s where she went horseback riding, traveling abroad is a valuable ences in relationships between capitalist economy. observed Mass on Easter Sunday experience that all students men and women. The relaxed atmosphere de- and “ate at the largest buffet in should pursue, regardless of “Unlike here in America, pla- scribed by Kramer was also South America.” Kramer also their majors. tonic relationships are very rare applied to the Argentinians’ traveled in northern Argentina “It makes you more indepen- . . . usually a male has to be a ho- personal lives. Kramer noticed to Puerto Iguazú and visited dent, more tolerant of cultural mosexual in order for a relation- how people took time to enjoy a lush national park bordering differences and more apprecia- ship to be non-sexual,” Kramer their meals later in the day and Brazil with waterfalls, “that tive of the privileges we have as explained. never took coffee to go, a foreign made Niagara Falls look weak in Americans.” Contributed photo Another difference Kramer concept to American college comparison.” One of Deanna Kramer’s adventures took her to the ancient noted was that children do not students. ruins of Machu Picchu.

Res-techs now making house calls to fi x troublesome computers MATH LAB without lugging their computers dent can be present in the room requires additional attention, stu- hours going beyond the Help- By Rachel Auld all the way to the HelpDesk. the entire time the Res-tech is dents will then be recommended Desk’s availability, students’ com- Contributing writer Located in the Junior Res-tech Alex Vitale needed. to visit the HelpDesk. puter issues should be resolved at Library said the program was created to Res-techs can spend up to one Students are able to use this a more rapid pace. 304 A & B Recently the Hurst added an- “provide a higher level of service half-hour with each computer. new service in addition to the other category to its long rep- for students.” After that time, if the problem HelpDesk, and with expanded ertoire of student services. The Vitale explained that on the OPEN: Sundays IT Helpdesk has created a new back of every student’s door is through crew of student assistants to a list of important names and Thursdays aid in computer issues around phone numbers for the cam- campus. pus. At the bottom of the list, These assistants, known as Res- students can fi nd information CALL: techs, are six IT HelpDesk work needed to contact their area’s Ext: 2078 study students each assigned to a Res-tech. For exact specifi c residential area of cam- Vitale also stressed that Res- hours pus, where they are responsible techs can only contact students to answer “service calls.” on their campus phones; no cell The creation of these new phones will be called. After an TUTORIAL HELP positions was brought about in appointment is set up, the Res- FOR ALLYOUR hopes that students’ minor com- tech will come to a student’s MATH NEEDS!!! puter issues could be resolved apartment only when the stu- September 20, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 CAMPUS To contact: [email protected] LIVING New faculty gathers from all corners Daliang Wang from China and Juan Argaez from Mexico join the ‘Hurst family good to have such an infl uence del Mayab in Yucatan. He went a better professor.” By Lakyn Bianco on them. on to receive Master’s Degrees Argaez advises his students Contributing writer “Teaching gives me a sense of at both Edinboro University to make the most out of their fulfi llment and achievement. I re- and University of Notre Dame. Mercyhurst experience. Adding diversity to the faculty ally enjoy teaching at the college Presently Argaez is completing “I would tell students to enjoy at Mercyhurst this year are Da- level because of the environment a doctorate in economics from their time here and take advan- liang Wang of the World Lan- of a campus and of the fl exibility Notre Dame. tage of everything the school has guages and Cultures Department of my schedule. I like dealing His teaching experience in- to offer from the relationships and Juan Argaez of the Walker with lots of different people, cludes history courses on Mexico with other students and faculty School of Business. especially young people because and Latin America at Edinboro to community service,” he said. Wang is teaching Asian Cultures it makes me feel young.” and economic courses at Notre “Mercyhurst really provides the and Chinese 101 this term. Wang has published articles Dame. opportunity for the development He received his bachelor’s and and chapters on education in Argaez became familiar with of the whole person, and you master’s degrees in teaching China and two articles in English Mercyhurst last March when he don’t fi nd that everywhere.” Chinese Language and Literature in the United States, including presented a paper at the college Argaez specializes in research- from Shanghai Univeristy in File photo one in Pennsylvania Educational entitled “Women in Mexico: File photo ing the economical and gender Juan Argaez, M.A. Shanghai, China. He then trav- Daliang Wang, Ed.D. Leadership. Towards an Understanding of development issues of Mexico. eled to the United States and and Mercyhurst and has been Also adding ethnic fl are to the Today’s Woman.” Argaez has been well received He is currently writing his disser- received his doctorate at Indiana well received by the community. faculty family this year is Juan His family has lived in Erie for at the college since his arrival. tation on Regional Development University of Pennsylvania. “Mercyhurst is a nice place. It’s Argaez who is teaching macro- eight years, so the city is like a “The faculty is warm and the in Mexico. While completing his disserta- small and peaceful, quiet. Every- economics and microeconomics hometown to him. Argaez said administration has been ac- Both Argaez and Wang bring tion at IUP, Wang applied for the one is really friendly. It’s a small this term. Mercyhurst is a “perfect fi t.” commodating,” he said. “The great intelligence and prestige teaching position at Mercyhurst community, and I’ve gotten to Argaez is originally from Meri- “I have always wanted to teach students are incredible. They to the campus, helping us to and was hired. He then moved to know everyone,” he said. da, Yucatan, Mexico and received at a Catholic college, and to be in participate in class and are very imagine the possiblities through Erie with his wife and son. Wang said his students here are a bachelor’s degree in business Erie where my family is, is per- enthusiastic, and when the stu- education. Wang is adjusting well to Erie motivated to learn, and he feels administration from Universidad fect. I enjoy it here,” he said. dents are interested it makes me International Day of Peace Greek fries, good vigil set here for Sept. 21 The International Day of Peace, Kofi Annan supported the pro- vance, demonstrating the power deals, tasty treats established by a United Nations posal of the World Council of of prayer in promoting peace and resolution in 1981, was fi rst inau- Churches to establish an interna- preventing violent confl ict and gurated on the third Tuesday of tional day of prayer for peace. supporting the UN’s hope of a and an September, 1982. The intention of this special global ceasefi re. Beginning on the 20th anniver- day is to have the entire world In response, the Mercyhurst sary in 2002, the United Nations observe an entire 24 hours of community is encouraged to adventure... General Assembly adopted a peace and nonviolence. gather at the Blessing Fountain in resolution designating Sept. 21 An ever-widening number Munson Plaza at noon on Thurs- as the permanent date for the of people, representing many day, Sept. 21, for a brief time of testing skills from three of International Day of Peace. cultures and many walks of life, prayer led by Peace & Justice and By Adam Hicks the four restaurants in town, I Contributing writer In 2004, UN Secretary General participate in this global obser- Campus Ministry. would agree that they were the best Greek Fries I have ever As a student at Mercyhurst, had. my two food options usually While in the area of 10th consist of the Egan Cafeteria and Parade, you should walk or the Laker. across the street to Denny’s However, after a summer of Ice Cream for dessert. This living on campus with these ice cream shop is next to New two main sources of nourish- York Lunch, in a plaza unique ment closed, I was forced to to Erie. search for new options. In this plaza Denny is king, The purpose of this column not only owning the Ice Cream is to give the hungry students Shop, but a Car Wash, and a of Mercyhurst a new look at Greek fries: Despite their Laundromat, too. Erie, and the culinary capabili- look in black and white they Although this may seem ties that this city has to offer. are quite delicious. strange, I can assure you that The truth is that with a little whoever Denny is, he knows a fect prices for a student on a patience, willingness for ad- thing or two about ice cream, budget with 85-cent hamburg- venture and the time to search, offering a fl avor of the day in ers and hotdogs, and two eggs, anyone can fi nd that Erie is addition to at least 15 different home fries and toast for 99 actually not “The Mistake on fl avors of milkshakes, for the cents. Other options include the Lake.” reasonable price of $2. the Greek Gyro (a pita sand- Someone once told me, Even if you do not feel the wich) for $3.25 and a 21 piece “You can tell the quality of the need to get ice cream, entering shrimp meal for $5.25. restaurant based on the door. Denny’s empire is worth the Although these options may The older and more worn adventure. sound too good to be true, Andy Finkel/Photo editor down a door appears, the more Erie is not the boring place make sure to leave room for Eating in their student union headquarters, members of campus ministry gathered last loyal patrons the establishment that we, students from larger their most famous dish: Greek Sunday to plan their year. receives.” This quote rings true cities, sometimes depict it to Fries. upon entering the old creaking be. This dish, although similar screen door to a small restau- The next time you want to to chili cheese fries, boasts a Campus ministry wants you rant at 1005 Parade Street, The go out for lunch, but the Café secret sauce on the meat that Original New York Lunch. and the Laker are not enough is different in each restaurant, less of their tradition ... We want your signature. According to Brenda, man- to satiate your appetite, I chal- according to Brenda. She also By Kelly Oldach everyone to be the best they can Those who cannot make it to ager of The Original New lenge you to make your way Contributing writer guarantees that her secret be at their tradition, even if it isn’t the signing, Oct. 6 and 7 is this York Lunch, four restaurants towards 10th and Parade St. recipe is the best in town. Catholic.” school year’s fi rst retreat. This claim the name, but theirs is The food is incredible and the Based on my personal taste While the launch of the 2006 With this in mind, Rosinski year brings great anticipation for the fi rst in Erie. prices are perfect. school year is still under way for and her team have divided cam- the retreat because it is being held Constructed in 1925, The most students, Mercyhurst Col- pus ministry into three tracts. in a new location at the St. Thom- Original New York Lunch has lege Campus Ministry has blasted Whether it’s spiritual, service as Franklin Retreat Center. served Erie patrons a variety off with stunning success. or justice opportunities you are Those who cannot make it to of appetizing foods almost With impressive turnouts at looking for, campus ministry has either event but still want to be a consecutively for the last 80 both the Mass of the Holy Spirit something for the eager Mercy- part of campus ministry, should years. The current owner, Tim, and the “Shine a Light for Dar- hurst student in you. mark their calendar for Oct. 28. has owned the restaurant for fur” candlelight vigil, which took For example, there are Catho- Along with students from Penn the last 20 years, with Brenda place the fi rst week of the term, lic and Protestant services on State Behrend and Gannon managing the store since the the team is excited for what’s to Sundays, retreats, Bible studies, University, Mercyhurst students mid 1990s. come. prayer groups, food drives, mis- are going to spend one full day Even after over 10 years of At Mercyhurst, campus min- sion trips, Habitat for Humanity traveling around the city of Erie service, Brenda speaks fondly istry serves as the spiritual pres- and Amnesty International just for the annual food drive. of the small eatery. “I love it ence for the entire community. to name a few activities. In past years, Mercyhurst stu- here,” she said. “The job may Ministry Director Sister Geri For freshmen that have not dents have spread the drive out be nerveracking at times, but I Rosinski, her three co-advisors quite found that one group to over a period of fi ve days. do love it here. This is my life.” and student members make up be involved with, fellow class- This year, in collaboration with The interior is not much to campus ministry. mate Meghan Baron, a campus the other two universities, those look at with a diner, swivel Although Mercyhurst is a Cath- ministry work study, offers this involved are hoping to double, chairs and roughly 12 booths, olic college, students from all advice: “It is an excellent way to even triple, last year’s collection, but the food speaks for the traditions are given a spiritually meet people, get involved and amass 14,000 to 21,000 pounds lack of decoration. fertile environment where they learn more about your faith, even of food in just one day. The Original New York can deepen their relationship if you’re not Catholic.” Rosinski and company have Lunch is a haven for the col- with God. For this reason, a The fi rst way to do just that strategically planned these events lege student, with inexpensive Protestant campus minister is on would be to Sign the Declara- along with many others yet to delicacies and fl exible hours of staff and opportunities are given tion of Peace on Sept. 21 for come. For more information operation. On weekends the for students of all faiths. the International Day of Peace. about campus ministry, a calendar store opens Friday at 6 a.m. “The focus is on pastoral pres- This is a worldwide movement of more upcoming events and a and stays open until Sunday ence to everyone in the campus celebrated to create a global list of contacts, visit their Web at 1 p.m., also remaining open community,” said Rosinski. “It ceasefire and one full day of site: http://lakernet.mercyhurst. until 1 a.m. on weekdays. Photos by Chelsea Boothe The Original New York Lunch serves a terrifi c food that is to be a spiritual support and nonviolence. Simply stop by the edu/departments/ministry/. Their menu offers the per- includes Greek fries costing less than $4 for a small. companion to students, regard- student union and contribute Page 6 THE MERCIAD September 20, 2006 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

When it comes to body image, women can learn from Marilyn This past Saturday, I ventured down State Street with a size 14 fi gure gracing the cover of magazines to severe mental and physical problems as well. tice. However, I think I speak for the majority of with some friends to responsibly consume alco- such as Cosmopolitan or Glamour in this day and Depression, low self-esteem and eating disorders women when I say that societal pressures to be tiny holic beverages at Park Place. age. Instead, it is more common to see celebrities are all prevalent effects of trying to meet the stan- are overwhelming. While there, my eyes fell upon a scandalous picture barely fi lling out a size 2 who taunt the average dard set by the media. As a college student, I can honestly say that I of Marilyn Monroe. Staring at her profi le, I found American woman from the magazine rack. These images of “perfection” are planted in girls’ could count on one hand all of my friends who myself contemplating how body image for women Body image in the West has defi nitely changed minds from young ages. I know girls as young as are happy with their bodies. I constantly hear, “If has changed since the days of curvaceous Marilyn. 9 that are already complaining about their bodies, I only could lose 10 pounds, my life would be so over the past Today, it seems as if the more bones that are vis- which to me is a major problem. much better.” I could not even tell you how many 40-some ible, the more press and praise one receives. I remember receiving my fi rst Barbie doll as a times I have myself uttered those words. years, and, Allison Take Hillary Duff or Lindsay Lohan, for example. child. She appeared to be perfect, and every Bar- The truth, though completely cliche, is that quite frankly, Moore Both women had very nice fi gures at the beginning bie I received after fi t the exact same body type. beauty is more than a refl ection in a mirror or a it depressed of their careers, but the pressures of Hollywood Studies have shown that, if Barbie were a real number on the scale, and while it is OK to want to me. caused them to shed pounds from their already slim woman, she would be too skinny to function and improve yourself, your goal should not be to look According frames. The result is two sickly looking role models would have horrible back problems, if she could as if you need an IV to stay alive. to Playboy Opinion editor for millions of young girls everywhere. even stand up at all, due to her gigantic breasts. I Sexiness comes in many shapes and sizes and just magazine, I always laugh when staring at the magazines in welcome the day when Mattel offers a “Freshman because you have an average body-type or a few Marilyn Mon- the grocery check-out line and the headline reads, 15 with acne” Barbie. I doubt that will ever happen, extra pounds most certainly does not mean you are roe was the sexiest woman of the 20th century. “Jessica Simpson Loses 10 pounds,” to which I but you cannot get much more realistic than that. just an average person. With her vivacious curves, Marilyn was a size 14, reply, “From where? Is that even possible?” Now, in no way am I saying everyone should just When it comes to body image, I think we can all a shocking number when compared to the most Not only is having to confront body image every- let themselves go and that being thin is completely learn a thing or two from Marilyn. famous sex symbols of today. day in the media depressing for the vast majority undesirable. Eating healthy and exercising are It is almost inconceivable to imagine a woman of American women and girls, it also contributes positive habits that everyone should try to prac- TV and politics: a never-ending relationship How to tick off a dictator commercials may be, the thrill of being involved according to The Washington Post. And Transpar- By Ellen Koenig with such an activity is certainly enjoyable. By Bronwyn Lance Chester ency International ranks Kazakhstan as one of the Contributing writer MCT Newspapers Networking opportunities are immense, as is world’s most corrupt countries. community outreach and involvement. Any kind Then there’s the small matter of $78 million in Television is an icon of American life and culture, of volunteer work within your own community Did you hear the one about the Kazakh come- bribes that U.S. prosecutors accuse Nazarbayev of so much so that you can now access it from a cel- should make an individual realize they are not the dian? taking from an American businessman. lular phone. center of the universe and their actions can either No, of course you didn’t. He’s in solitary con- It’s hard to know which camp looks more ridicu- While channel surfing this past weekend, I benefi t or demean others. fi nement. Or so the punch line would go if they lous here, Kazakhstan’s suddenly sensitive dictator stumbled upon one of the local networks and saw Such is the career of a politician. They are respon- had a sense of humor in the Central Asian nation or the White House, which last month to great commercial after commercial featuring politicians sible to the people they represent in whatever level of Kazakhstan. fanfare launched a campaign against high-level and their issues. of government that may be. What has the autocratic Kazakh president’s foreign corruption as “a critical component of Every year we go through this, and I could not If you are not registered to vote in your home knickers in a knot that’s important enough to our freedom agenda.” believe it was so soon. district or wherever you claim residence then you appear on his agenda with President Bush this Never mind. Nazarbayev not only gets an Oval It always seems to be the familiar issues, and the are avoiding your responsibility as a citizen. month isn’t his country’s rampant corruption, his Offi ce tour, he gets a sleepover at the Bush family language becomes rhetorical and simply bland. While some may continue to remain apathetic to soldiers in Iraq or the murder of opposition-party compound in Kennebunkport. Some commercials promoting candidates are even politics and current events, communities and neigh- politicians. Maybe the two leaders are commiserating on comical and can leave you in tears of laughter. bors rely on each other’s perspectives and votes. Instead, it’s a boob named Borat. their mutual experience with parodies of idiocy. Or If politicians want constituents to take them seri- Being unregistered and not voting is absolutely For the uninitiated, Borat is a fi ctional, musta- maybe it has something to do with Kazakhstan’s ously, their campaign managers should be develop- inexcusable, and, with voting turnouts at such low chioed Kazakh journalist who makes out with his vast oil reserves. ing new and motivating production pieces that will rates in recent years, it is quite embarrassing for sister, wears a Day-Glo-green thong, utters anti- For the record: As a native of Appalachia, I cause people to take note, actually pay attention and the United States to have an under represented Semitic, anti-gay and anti-gypsy quips, and hits the understand a thing or two about negative stereo- not change channels. population. fabled American highways on a quest to marry types. For years, we’ve been plagued by toothless I feel we are stuck in a rut between “Don’t change Representation at the state, local and national Pamela Anderson. His tour-de-force of political jokes, gene-pool jibes and Jeff Foxworthy. So I’m horses in mid stream” from the Reagan days and levels are the rights of an American citizen. incorrectness will soon be at the nearest Cineplex not wholly unsympathetic to the Kazakhs’ gripes “This message is approved by ______.” However, when times become rough and the in the aptly named “Borat: Cultural Learnings of about Borat. National identity has been a sensi- Involved citizens are often already informed economy begins to falter, it is too late for people America for Make Benefi t Glorious Nation of tive topic there since the country’s split from the about the issues and candidates’ positions. It is to take action when the occurrence may have been Kazakhstan.” Soviet Union. reaching the other 60% of eligible voters where avoidable in the fi rst place if more had been rep- Borat is the alter ego of Cambridge-educated But I’ve also learned something: Those eye- they run into trouble. resented at the polls. British comedian Sasha Baron Cohen himself Jew- rolling saws often shed more light on the teller’s Through efforts of community outreach and However, with upcoming party conventions, we ish best known in America for his riotous HBO ignorance and prejudice than they do on the butt fundraisers, politicians and hopeful politicians at- will begin to hear about potential candidates for the series “Da Ali G Show,” in which he interviewed of the joke. And judging from the “Borat” trailer, tempt to reach out to members of their communi- 2008 presidential elections. unsuspecting celebrities and politicians in a rap- the movie is less about poking fun at Kazakhstan ties in order to gain votes, sometimes in vain. Hopefully, by then, the ads will get a little live- per guise. than it is about exposing the goofi ness and bigotry Working on a campaign this past summer, I real- lier and contain meaningful substance, not empty Now Borat’s movie is doing the same with in everyday America. ized most people simply come for the food. rhetoric. average Americans. Think the “Tonight Show’s’’ A friend who served in the Peace Corps in Ka- Regardless of how mundane campaign broadcast Jaywalking segment on crack. zakhstan assures me that the Kazaks do, indeed, Did I mention that Borat isn’t real? have a sense of humor. Perhaps they should see No matter. President Nursultan Nazarbayev is Borat as a boon instead of a battle. so livid over the “misrepresentation” he intends to Thanks to Cohen’s character, Kazakhstan has waste the most powerful man in the world’s time just received more publicity than it could buy From ‘Uncle Bill’ to ‘Studio 60’ kvetching about fi ctional movie characters. with a battalion of PR agents, which, by the way, His government has already threatened Cohen it recently hired. For example, let’s talk about how Americans re- with the most Western of menaces a defamation Instead of threatening Borat, Kazakhstan should By Chris Bodley fuse to hold their government accountable for its lawsuit and pulled the plug on his borat.kz Web be thanking him, maybe even hiring him as a hu- Contributing writer actions. Let’s talk about how rampant and uncon- site. morous travel pitchman. Hipper-than-thou yup- trolled individualistic materialism is tearing apart Yet with Nazarbayev as their leader, it’s no sur- pies and smirking backpackers would undoubtedly This past Monday night, cable broadcasting was American communities across the nation. Let’s talk prise that Kazakhs don’t understand much about fl ock to the semi-desert nation. blessed with one of the most celebrated and jeered about how no one outside of a handful of political freedom of expression. Instead of carping in Washington, Kazakhstan faces in modern politics. science academics knows what civic virtue is. And, The blast-furnace-operator-turned-prez has should take a lesson from Hollywood: There’s no Of course, I am talking about Uncle Bill, or as you please God, let’s discus the dangers and implications systematically muzzled the media, outlawed op- such thing as bad publicity. may know him, former President Bill Clinton. of poor education in the nation’s schools. position parties and harassed advocacy groups, Clinton appeared on every liberal’s favorite TV Any one of these would facilitate a more engag- show, “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart. ing and productive conversation about the state of Personally, I like the guy. He advanced a solid our Union than one based on with whom President domestic policy that balanced our budget and made Clinton slept with. Are you wondering… the environment a priority on his political agenda. Monday night also marked yet another fi rst in The former president’s foreign policy was fl awed television with the premiere of “Studio 60 on the but, compared to our current situation, we cannot Sunset Strip.” The show provides Aaron Sorkin, the really complain about it. guy who wrote the fi rst few seasons of “The West What is appropriate to do in a particular situation? Sure, some of our Republican friends smite him Wing,” yet another canvas to tantalize the American How might you act or respond? from their moral high ground, but that is only be- public with visions of a more perfect world. cause he cheated on his wife with an unfortunate With the “The West Wing” he was able to create How do you decide what is right or best? looking woman. I am willing to overlook that fact a fi ctional world wherein the president was compe- because he is a politician and that tent and surrounded with intelligent ??? is what they do. people. In his idealistic world, some Honestly, it is entertaining to I would like politicians actually acted with civic Do you have tough dilemmas right here on campus? talk about the morals of those to be able to virtue and a sense of responsibility to in the public eye, but really who “ the ideals stated in the Constitution. In your dorm…In a class…On a team… mention the former cares? Do we celebrate President With “Studio 60,” it appears that Or… Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson or president without Aaron is attempting to do something Martin Luther King, Jr. any less being dragged similar with the world of the media. because they had unsavory deal- I suspect that Mr. Sorkin will create Do you have big questions about world events? ings with ladies? into a pointless a world for us in which TV produc- No, we do not, and we ought conversation about ers tackle sensitive issues in order to not to. how his personal create an important national dialog We understand that their per- on issues that are often ignored due Ask the Ethicist! sonal lives were just that -- per- faults are an to their capacity to offend the hyper- The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist” is to provide insight and refl ection on sonal -- and they did a hell of a indication of the sensitive. job as leaders and profession- I applauded Mr. Sorkin for his work everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals on campus. als. moral degradation of with the “The West Wing” and I look I would like to be able to the nation. forward to his new project. The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, mention the former president Aaron Sorkin is a brilliant writer without being dragged into a who is able to use smart humor and but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators, and staff pointless conversation about insight to entertain an American how his personal faults are an ” populace that is often more con- who will take turns responding to submitted questions. indication of the moral degrada- cerned with what America’s next tion of the nation. top models are wearing than with what their own To submit a question, e-mail [email protected]. Believe me, I would love to talk about the moral government is doing. or general decay of the nation, but I fi rmly believe And that is a feat that is not easily accom- Your e-mail address will be removed to ensure anonymity. there are many better indicators of this than the plished. president’s sleeping habits. September 20, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

Have an opinion? The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Disagree with what you are reading? The Good Homecoming is this weekend. Alumni have the opportunity to attend the annual golf outing, a clambake or meet with Mercyhurst’s new President Thomas Gamble. Additionally, all students Want to make an extra $10? will have the opportunity to enjoy watching our Lakers take on the Gannon Knights on Saturday at Tullio Field. Come out to show your school spirit and catch up with former grads. The Bad

The bell in Garvey Park dedicated to the late Sister Damien is silent . . . mainly because it is pretty Then write for the Merciad! hard to ring a bell without a rope. The class of 2005 raised more money than any other senior class to commemorate the bell in honor of one of Mercyhurst’s most beloved faculty members. A bell is meant to be rung and the absence of a rope makes that impossible without climbing If you have a lot to say, we want to print it! Please submit articles or onto the structure. This is not only impractical, but disrespectful as well. The Ugly letters to the editor to [email protected]. The cheerleading squad lacks new and proper fi tting uniforms. Requests for new uniforms have continually been ignored. Cheerleaders, like football players or any other club or team, represent Mercyhurst and should have the proper attire so they can perform with confi dence. We’ll write this column tomorrow . . . Every year I procrastinate more and more. way, is sweeter than the library has ever been. This year things have gotten out of control al- At least when I was a freshman I could leave Voters should not accept Congress’ inaction on ethics reform ready, and I haven’t even had a single quiz or test my room and look forward to being able to walk yet. We all recall what senioritis felt like toward the more than fi ve feet in any direction and not run cial-interest projects slipped into bills to carry the end of high school. Truth be told I’ve come down into a wall. When the library gets digital cable and Orlando Sentinel editorial names of their sponsors. It would narrowly defi ne with a severe case a full year early, and unless some- a printer that can print more than one PDF fi le a MCT Newspapers those projects as money for organizations outside one does something sweet, like institute a three-day minute maybe my boycott will cease, but even that the federal government, such as cities, museums or work week, it looks as though this disease could be is a stretch. When it comes to cleaning up Congress, leaders nonprofi t groups. It would exclude funding for the fatal. Additionally, I have become more accustomed on Capitol Hill are betting voters’ memories are Defense Department and other federal agencies to Likewise at to the tendencies of professors to be lenient on short. carry out projects, even though those provisions the end of ev- late work. Congress was swept up in scandals as the year account for thousands of earmarks a year. ery school year, Jeff Tomorrow for instance, I am going to hand in began. Super lobbyist Jack Abramoff had pleaded In another glaring loophole, the measure wouldn’t the two weeks Allen an interview that was due on Monday and when guilty to bribing members with gifts that included apply to special-interest tax breaks that benefi t of decent Erie the professor asks me why it’s late I am going to fi rst-class junkets overseas. Former Republican more than one entity. It would leave out giveaways weather beck- tell her my dog ate it and was then abducted, and Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham of California for a favored industry, for example, or even just ons us form I had to redo it. had admitted to taking $2.4 million in bribes from two companies in that industry. the library Even if I wanted to retrieve my interview from defense contractors. Defenders of earmarks argue that they often fund tempting us my dog’s (which doesn’t exist) bowels I couldn’t…it The common element behind both scandals worthy projects. They also contend it is better for from our studies and making us do “collegey” was abducted! I will then take my 10% deduction was earmarks, the special-interest projects that elected members of Congress, who are accountable things like throw Frisbees, play shirtless outdoor and pridefully return to my seat having accom- lawmakers often slip secretly and anonymously to voters, than unelected bureaucrats to decide how games and swing oversized plastic golf clubs plished a job well done-two-days-late. into legislation at the behest of lobbyists. Over to spend federal money. around campus. Another little tidbit of information pertinent to the past decade or so, earmarks have multiplied While there is merit to both arguments, neither is During winter trimester freshman year, I went to this article is that the only reason I’m writing it is like rabbits. The number and cost rose from 4,126 a good excuse for members to evade public scrutiny the library every night for at least two hours and to procrastinate. worth $29.6 billion in 1994 to 15,877 worth $47.4 in their spending or tax choices. Worthy projects got the highest grades I have ever gotten since I’ve I have a test tomorrow that I don’t feel like study- billion last year, according to the Congressional will survive such scrutiny. been a student at Mercyhurst . . . probably because ing for, and writing about my fake dog is just more Research Service. House members backing their chamber’s weak my roommate kept locking me out. Since I know fun than that. This week, the House passed the dregs of the ethics proposals and the rules change on earmarks you’re wondering, the answer to your question is Having gotten all of this off of my chest I’m go- once ambitious ethics agenda: a rules change doubtless will claim on the campaign trail that no…I have never forgiven him for this offense. ing to forward this week’s article to my editor…in that mocks its label of “comprehensive earmark they stood up for reform on Capitol Hill. Voters Now that I’m a junior however, I fi nd it increas- a few minutes. reform.” shouldn’t fall for it. ingly more diffi cult to leave my room, which by the The measure simply would require some spe-

Students weigh in on Hurst TV

“I would like to see “I would like to see “I want to see them put them play some of volleyball games and forum speakers that come the opera shows at the movies.” to the PAC. They should PAC.”

replay their speeches.” Jeff Barron ‘08 Lauren Kubinski ‘09 Jared Markle ‘09 What kind of programming would you “I want to see them “I would like to see “I want movies. New play movies – mainly past homecoming games releases would be good comedy. That would be and big games of sport so we don’t have to pay like to see on sweet.” events.” for them.”

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MTC newspapers letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD September 20, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz Glowstick theater at PAC SEPT. 21. Heavy Trash The glow sticks then form into (with Jon Spencer). Sadies By Megan O’Hare an illuminating stick fi gure which Beachland Tavern, Cleve- Contributing writer seems to dance fl awlessly across land. the darkness. Everyone remembers playing Performers dressed in black SEPT. 21. Trachtenburg with a fl ashlight, waving a glow- juggle glow-in-the-dark beach Family Slideshow Players. stick at a concert or even trying balls which are tossed to the audi- Rex Theatre, Pittsburgh. to a catch a lightning bug at some ence and are bounced from one point in their lives. audience member to the next. SEPT. 21. Johnny Winter. Objects in everyday life involv- Several large rectangular lights House of Blues, Cleve- ing light seem to hypnotize us soar through the air like fl ags in land. and evoke a certain fascination the fall wind. that can only be found through Two performers appear, spi- SEPT. 21. Ari Hest. House light. raling sparklers around as they of Blues (Cambridge How do you feel when you see glimmer upon the stage and three Room), Cleveland. a shooting star? blue hoops are twirled together, What about a spectacular sun- then apart. SEPT. 22. The Pendragons. set of bright orange silently sink- Several multicolored lights Seneca Niagara Casino, Ni- ing behind a dark blue lake? shoot out from the stage like agara Falls, N.Y. LUMA is an extraordinary light confetti from a party popper. show that uses everyday themes Green loops together form a sad SEPT. 22. Richie Havens. and a pitch black background to face and then turn into a smiley Big Green Screen Theatre, paint a unique story that is set to face, which seems fi tting as the Tom Ridge Environmental electronic music. show concludes. Center, Erie. $40. LUMA focuses on artifi cial, The show’s creator, Marlin, natural and metaphysical light. concluded that people are natu- SEPT. 22. Dave Alvin and The performance begins with rally drawn to light. the Guilty Mean. Beachland green, blue, yellow, orange and No matter what age, people Ballroom, Cleveland. red lights appearing in a fl oating fi nd something fascinating in the movement that combine into art of the lights wistfully sweep- SEPT. 23. Phil Vassar. War- several glow sticks, which give ing through the dark. Photo Courtesy of the PAC ner Theatre, Erie. the illusion of fi reworks being LUMA has performed all over LUMA’s incredible light show will be performed in the completely dark PAC on Sept. 23. set off. the world, including Las Vegas, SEPT. 23. Elevation. House Next, two lights look like fl oat- Lincoln Center, Italy and Asia. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 for (one ticket per student ID). performance that will leave you of Blues, Cleveland. ing ribbons, twisting and turning LUMA will perform at the Mercyhurst College Students Don’t miss out on this exciting mesmerized. to chase each other. PAC on Saturday, Sept. 23, at SEPT. 23. Be Your Own Pet, Black Lips. Beachland Tavern, Cleveland. John Mayer mellows out and grows up on ‘Continuum’ SEPT. 23. Tequila Sunrise. thing Ben Harper or Jack John- an opening act. House of Blues, Cleveland. son would make if they were put I had only heard the song a On sale at Ticketmaster. in a room and forced to make few times, but we were not really music that incorporated horns, there to see him anyways. SEPT. 24. Beres Ham- pianos and electric guitars. In fact, it did not seem that mond, Marsha Griffiths. The disc is full of well written many people were. House of Blues, Cleveland. lyrics and deeper themes than he But if you have ever seen Mayer On sale at Ticketmaster. explored on his previous efforts, in concert you know at least one evident by songs like “Belief ” thing: The boy can play. SEPT. 24. Roger Waters. and “Dreaming with a Broken The crowd went from wander- Post-Gazette Pavilion, Bur- Heart.” ing around to being mesmerized gettstown. Mayer also takes a big risk on by his fi ngers when he started the album, covering the clas- playing solos during his set. SEPT. 25. Calexico. Beach- sic Jimi Hendrix song “Bold as It is said that the best musicians land Ballroom, Cleveland. Love.” grow during their careers, con- He does the song justice, stantly evolving and upgrading SEPT. 25. Tool, Isis. Wol- although I would have liked to their sound. stein Center, Cleveland Photo Courtesy of JohnMayer.com see him cover something else, In testament to this, over the State University, Cleveland, maybe “The Wind Cries Mary” past few years Mayer has col- Ohio. Mayer’s new CD shows off the guitarist’s talent and marks his move into music history. or “Foxy Lady.” laborated with BB King, Eric The latter would split up the Clapton, Herbie Hancock and SEPT. 26. Tool, Isis. Pe- By Joe Fidago he gave us “Inside Wants Out,” nitely showed the world that he blues feel he was going for. Buddy Guy among others. tersen Events Center, Pitts- Contributing writer which some people may have had talent. I half expected it to start slow, An impressive list, to say the burgh. never heard, although it did “Heavier Things” carried on spawn the song “Comfortable”, his musical expertise but com- and then there would be a few least, and one that helped him “Dude, this right here will blow which seems to be pretty popular bined a blues element to it, which faster, poppier songs in there as refi ne his sound on “Continu- SEPT. 27. Cursive, Ther- your mind.” considering the minimal amount was further explored in the next well, but they never came. um.” mals. House of Blues, No, it’s not a quote from a of exposure it had. CD, “Try!,” which he recorded In retrospect, I like this style a From his fi rst independently Clveland. On sale at Tick- Cheech and Chong movie. Next came “Room For Squares, live with Steve Jordan and Pino lot better. released disc to his current one, it etmaster. Those are the first words I “which was his big break. If you Pallidino. It is an album you could put on, is obvious that John Mayer took heard about the new John Mayer have not heard “No Such Thing” The three of them, calling lay down, and fall asleep to…if these words to heart and it paid SEPT. 27. Roger Waters. CD, “Continuum,” and after lis- or “Your Body is a Wonderland,” themselves The John Mayer Trio, you can stop listening to it. off for him, as he released what Quicken Loans Arena, tening to it, my friend was barely you might have to check yourself in the album, which carries over I remember seeing John Mayer is sure to be one of the fall’s best Cleveland. exaggerating. for a pulse. into “Continuum.” in concert back in July released albums. If you’ve followed Mayer 2002, when “No Such Thing” SEPT. 27. Jack Ingram. It was a poppy CD but defi - The whole CD is like some- through his musical career, fi rst had just hit the radio and he was Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland. Reality SEPT. 27 Stephen Kellogg. in House of Blues, Cleve- the Reel ‘Black Dahlia’s’ cinema lies land. beth Short as a seductress and a crossing the country. with Hansen’s name embossed ders... jurisdictional disputes and SEPT. 27. Umphrey’s Mc- By Melissa Brandt pawn to Hollywood’s spell. It is suspected that she was on the cover. jealousies among law enforce- Gee. Town Ballroom, Buf- A&E Editor The real Short was different, living in LA when she died, and Two years later, the 1949 Los ment agencies.” falo. the real story a lot less solved. that her body was not brought Angeles Grand Jury investigated Ultimately, however, the Grand The Reel Reality from any other state. Supposedly, the murder and the possibility of Jury found insuffi cient evidence SEPT. 28. John Scofield “The Black Dahlia” follows James Ellroy’s book was based it was found in a vacant lot by a police corruption. It is report un- to return an indictment for the plays the music of Ray two detectives (Josh Hartnett in part on the true story of the mother walking with her child in covered “deplorable conditions murder of Elizabeth Short. Charles. Byham Theater, and Aaron Eckhart) through murder of Elizabeth Short, an a stroller. She later made a call to indicating corrupt practices and As a result of the case, Califor- Pittsburgh. their personal lives during the aspiring actress who moved to the police to report a mutilated misconduct by some members nia became the fi rst state in the notorious murder case of Eliza- Hollywood in the late 1940s from body that at fi rst glance she took of the law enforcement agencies nation to require the registration SEPT. 28. Bill Maher. Ben- beth Short. Medford, Massachusetts. to be a mannequin. in the county... alarming increase of convicted sex offenders. edum Center, Pittsburgh. At least, that is the plot line The name “Black Dahlia” was There were many suspects in in the number of unsolved mur- 99.9% watered down. “Dahlia” coined by sensationalist report- the trial. In fact, after fi ve months SEPT. 28. The Wreckers. is sort of like MENSA’s version ers who perverted the to be of investigation approximately Center for the Arts, Uni- of Clue. discussed innocence of Eliza- 75 suspects were eliminated by the versity of Buffalo, Buf- If you plan to go see it, and you beth Short into a scheme to sell police. By December 1948 the falo. should, bring a notebook and a papers, naturally. total had reached 192. pen. You might need to make a The nickname was inspired by a The lead suspect was Robert SEPT. 29. Foreigner. House fl ow chart. Veronica Lake movie of the time Manley, the last known person to of Blues, Cleveland. That said, keep in mind the called Blue Dahlia, but according be with her, became the fi rst. He movie is amazing. Plot twist after to novel written by a childhood drove Elizabeth Short from San SEPT. 30. Nintendo Fu- plot twist, “Dahlia” introduces friend, Mary Pacios, most people Diego to the Biltmore Hotel in sion Tour with Hawthorne racy characters with backgrounds called Elizabeth Short “Betty.” Los Angeles on Jan. 9, 1947. Heights, Relient K, Plain audiences would never guess. Betty Short was born in the After she left the hotel around White Ts. Tower City Am- A psychological evaluation of small town of Hyde Park, Mass., 10p.m., Short was not seen again phitheater, Cleveland. just one of the movie’s fi ve main in 1924. People who knew Eliza- until her body was discovered on characters would make for an beth Short described her as soft- January 15, 1947. SEPT. 30. Nintendo Fu- interesting fi lm. spoken and courteous, someone Mark Hansen, owner of the sion Tour with Hawthorne Granted, there are points when who didn’t drink, smoke, or Florentine Gardens, became Heights, Relient K, Emery, the fi lm makes you feel border- swear—someone stunning, who the next prime suspect when Plain White Ts. Tower City line schizophrenic, due to rapid liked to appear glamorous, said the killer mailed a packet to the Amphitheater, Cleveland. scene changes and an overabun- Pacios. newspapers. The packet con- dance of fl ashbacks, but I think Most sources agree Short was tained photos, a birth certifi cate, that is just good cinematic fun. an aspiring actress travelling in business cards, names on pieces Courtesy of Goerie.com “Dahlia” does portray Eliza- and out of Los Angeles, criss of paper and an address book September 20, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected]

Roadhouse Theatre Photo The Roadhouse Theatre hosts the 2006 Great Lakes Independent Film Festival today. The opening day debuts The Shorts Program which includes “Phone Sex Grandma.” Sexy grandmas, demons and ‘Pirates’ ends with a party. Directly following the Inter- Opening Night Reception: of theater and has appeared in to the peoples of the region and By Christina Ferranti Wednesday, Sept. 20, the kick- mission, Jesse Jane will be avail- Thursday Night Throw Down. such titles as “Communication beyond, and to bring a world of Contributing writer off of the entire festival will able for a question and answer The events don’t stop there Breakdown,” “Swamp Zombies” stories to its shores. take place. session, meet and greet and an Friday, Saturday and Sunday will and just completed “Curse of the From the feature narrative The Great Lakes Film As- The doors open at 6:30 p.m. autograph signing session. The have more film screenings, as Wolf,” which will be playing on genre to documentary to anima- sociation will launch the 2006 The Shorts Program begins at After Party for Pirates will begin well as two more special guests, Friday, Sept. 22 tion and experimental “fi lm,” the Great Lakes Independent Film 7 p.m. with features including at 10:30 p.m. including Terry Moore and The Every year the Great Lakes Great Lakes Film Association Festival at the Roadhouse The- “Phone Sex Grandma,” a nar- Thursday, Sept. 21 is opening Blue Meanie (Brian Heffron). Film Association strives to bring celebrates the fi lm arts in dy- ater today. rative short, “Intoxicated De- night; the doors will open at Terry Moore has starred in new and creative independent namic transition. This world of theater brings mons,” a narrative short and the 6:30 p.m. more than 60 movies, received films and then awarding out- The Great Lakes Film Festival to Erie a strong sense of culture main feature, “Pirates,” starring Shorts Program will begin an Academy Award nomination, standing fi lmmakers. takes place every fall in the city and a great repertoire of some of Jesse Jane. promptly at 7 p.m. The Narra- won the Best Actress Award This film festival has show- of Erie at the Road House The- the best arts and entertainment This feature comes from award tive Shorts include “The Pros at the Mannheim Film Festival cased more than 250 fi lms over atre located on 145 West 11th in the Great Lakes region, not winning director Joone; it is an and Cons of Breathing,” “Suffer and is noted as performing on the last four years, which include Street. to mention an array of intriguing “electrifying, swashbuckling, the Little Children” and “Sunny more live television dramas and many fi lms that have been aired Ticket and Pass Pricing for the fi lm titles. sexy adventure that takes you on Slope.” comedies than any other female on HBO, PBS and the Sundance events include: People come from all over to a humorous and mystical journey There will be a 15 minute in- star. Channel. Opening Night: $6; Regular experience the fi lm screenings, through haunted seas and deep termission, then the showing of The Blue Meanie has captured The mission of this orga- Tickets: $4; Day Pass: $10; All meet the variety of celebrities into the abyss of our most lust- “Chemical Blues,” “Stunt Baby” many fans on ECW and WWE, nization is its “dedication to Access Pass: $25. who attend, the award ceremo- ful desires.” and the Narrative Feature for the as well as other wrestling orga- showcasing independent fi lms This is a great way to begin nies, and as if this were not There will be an intermission evening: “Johnny Was.” nizations around the world. Re- in the digital medium; to pres- celebrating the fall season. enough for everyone, each night from 8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. At 10 p.m., there will be an cently, he has taken on the world ent the best of the Great Lakes ‘Bat Boy’ gives love bites

Photo Courtesy of Ryan Dawley Fiction or fact, this tale will tug at your heart strings and bring out the beast in you.

By Melissa Brandt A&E Editor

Photo Courtesy of the PAC Half man, half bat. Either way Neil Young’s movie was shot over the course of two concerts, at the PAC next Wed. you cut it, it’s an intriguing tale. The musical is inspired by the bat creature made famous in Young conquers fi lm the June 1992 issue of the tab- loid newspaper “Weekly World ville legend Hank Williams (he News.” By Christina Ferranti plays Williams’ 1941 Martin After being found by teen- Contributing writer FILM PREVIEW D28 Herringbone guitar during age cave spelunkers in West emotional albums entitled “Prai- the concert),and shares a touch- Virgina (any other state just Gary Goldstein from Reel.com rie Wind.” ing story about his late father.” seems inappropriate), Bat Boy is wonderfully recapitulates the es- After fully recovering from To capture this, Kuras and brought to Hope Falls, where he sence of the fi lm, “Neil Young: his successful surgery, Jonathan Demme decided to set up eight is befriended by the veterinarian’s Heart of Gold” and Young’s Demme, an Oscar-winning direc- cameras in Nashville’s Ryman family after being brought to the unusual personality. tor and an old friend of Young, Auditorium, where Young was to offi ce to be put down. “Shot over the course of two called and proposed that they perform two live concerts. If nothing else, the musical is concerts held last August at collaborate on a music project. One concert contained all his hilarious. Nashville’s celebrated Ryman The two of them decided the music from his latest hit album, Hillbilly misfits and small- Auditorium (home of the Grand best approach to a musical docu- “Prairie Wind,” and the second mindedness mix with a human- Ole Opry for over 30 years), mentary was to focus solely on concert was to blend together his oid-bat creature--I’m sure you Young once again proves he’s a Neil Young and his two live per- classics from Harvest Moon with can imagine the result. master composer and storyteller, formances; the audience is rarely these new, infl uential tunes. Raging hormones from bat with a vocal style all his own. viewed throughout the fi lm. He brings together the essential boy and the family teen create “He’s also an enigmatic stage Demme, accompanied by the members of his band, including even more tension, not to men- presence, someone who seems expertise of cinematographer Ben Keith (a standout on pedal tion the mysterious death of the more comfortable counting Ellen Kuras, “captures the refl ec- steel guitar), Spooner Oldham, community’s cow reserve. fl oorboards than looking a per- tive concert in a series of gentle, Rick Rosas, Karl Himmel, Chad Everything and anything is son straight in the eye. beautifully composed shots, Cromwell, Wayne Jackson, Grant blamed on Bat boy, even the “And forget smiling; the guy’s enhanced by gorgeous lighting Boatwright, Larry Cragg (per- rejuvenated love between the never been much in the charisma that bathes much of the fi lm in forming on Broom, no less, on veterinarian and his wife. department. a dreamy, harvest gold.” “Harvest Moon”) with superb As with any tale, there is more “Nonetheless, his performance The focus is drawn to his heart- vocal backup by, among others, than what meets the eye, and the is filled with such depth and felt performance, the incredibly Pegi Young, his wife, and Em- twists in this story might make longing—as well as a quiet gran- painted prairie backdrops and mylou Harris. you want to poke yours out. deur—that it’s hard not to be the powerful lyrics Young pro- This is a film that any Neil That’s not a slight against the moved by every song he sings.” duced in such a limited amount Young fan would thoroughly musical, just a reaction to West In the spring of 2005, Neil of time. enjoy, and for anyone who does Virgina stereotypes. Young was diagnosed with a po- Tim Knight, who reviewed this not know who he is, this would If you want to laugh and be tentially fatal brain aneurysm. fi lm, describes the feeling of the be the perfect opportunity to ashamed of yourself for laugh- Just a few days prior to un- movie and how Neil Young uses hear this tremendous country- ing, but then ultimately….laugh dergoing the surgery that would past memories to link his songs rock legend. harder, defi nitely go see Bat boy, determine whether he would live together. but watch your neck, he bites. to see another day, he traveled to “In between songs, he remi- Performances are at 8 p.m. Nashville, Tenn., and recorded nisces about his rural Canadian Fridays and Saturdays at the one of his most creative and childhood, pays tribute to Nash- Roadhouse Theatre, 456.5656. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD September 20, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Water polo shows Russian star goes against improvement with national ranking team’s wishes, leaves for NHL give its rising stars more reasons By Alex Rodriguez to leave than stay. MCT Newspapers By Matt Jackson The NHL’s average salary, Co-Sports editor $1.8 million, dwarfs wages in the MAGNITOGORSK, Russia- Super League, the equivalent of Oftentimes coaches are only The engine that drives this gritty, the NHL in Russia. Corruption recognized after negative or weather-beaten city of belching and crime continue to plague disappointing results, such as smokestacks and trolley lines is Russian hockey; several players the case with Mercyhurst water steel, but its heart and soul is and offi cials have been shot dead polo coach Curtis Robinette in hockey. The pro team here, Met- in contract killings since the late the past. allurg, polishes its prodigies from 1990s. And Russian players read- It’s time now, though, to com- the age of 6. And it almost always ily admit the action on Russian mend Robinette for making fi lls its aging 3,500-seat stadium rinks is slower. strides of improvement in ad- with screaming fans adorned in “Every hockey player in Russia verse coaching conditions. File photo Metallurg red, white and blue. thinks about playing in the NHL The men’s College Water Polo Sophomore Andrew Schonoff So when Magnitogorsk’s fa- because it’s the best league in the Association (CWPA) rankings vorite son, Metallurg forward world,” says Alexei Kaigorodov, were released last week, and for Travelling 36 miles a day is Evgeni Malkin, suddenly disap- 23, a center at Metallurg sched- the fi rst time in its brief history obviously not on most college peared from the team Aug. 12 uled to leave Magnitorgorsk later at Mercyhurst, the men’s water students agendas. in Helsinki, Finland, Russians this month to play for the NHL’s polo team cracked the 10-team Water polo is now in just its here gasped and waited. Four Ottawa Senators. rankings. sixth year of existence and Robi- days later, when the 20-year-old There was a time when Russia The Lakers debuted with a No. nette is in just his fi fth year as a superstar turned up in the U.S. to stood atop the world hockey MCT Newspapers photo 9 ranking after winning their last water polo coach. embark on a career in the NHL, scene. Nicknamed the “Big Red The Penguins hope Evgeni Malkin, top, will team with Sid- four games to improve to 4-3 on Robinette basically had to build they seethed. Machine,” the Soviet team won ney Crosby to end the team’s recent struggles. the year. the program after taking it over “What he did isn’t right _ it’s gold at seven Winter Olympics in just its second year. The U.S. Naval Academy took not honest and it’s not fair to from 1956 to 1988. America to return. Most of the The Lakers won just one game to U.S. media reports, Malkin’s the top spot in the rankings for the team that did so much for After the collapse of the Soviet players are older or play for NHL in Robinette’s fi rst two seasons agents say Metallurg pressured the second week in a row. him,” said Pavel Alikayev, a Union in 1991, Russian hockey minor leagues, but their return but has mildly improved the past Malkin into signing a contract Any type of ranking for Robi- Magnitogorsk psychologist, mo- withered. Red Army stars such has injected new life into Russian few seasons as the young coach extension that would keep him in nette isn’t bad, considering the ments before catching a game at as Bure and Vyacheslav Fetisov pro hockey. attempted to get the program Magnitogorsk through the 2006- challenges he faces as a Mercy- Metallurg’s Romazan Ice Sports left for North America and sto- Metallurg left winger Ravil steered toward the right track. 07 season. Velichkin denies any hurst coach. Palace. ried careers in the NHL. With Gusmanov, 34, said he doubled The Lakers officially estab- coercive tactics were used. Robinette takes on double du- The reaction from Malkin’s the advent of the 1998 fi nancial his $100,000 salary by leaving lished themselves as a ranked Six days later, Malkin and the ties as he is also the coach of the bosses at Metallurg has been far crisis, player salaries dropped to the American Hockey League’s team with a 10-7 win over then rest of the Metallurg team fl ew women’s team, which has been more vitriolic. Metallurg gen- as low as $10,000. Cash-strapped Chicago Wolves and returning No. 9 Iona at the Princeton In- to Helsinki to play in a tourna- more successful than the men’s eral manager Gennady Velichkin teams couldn’t afford to replace to Russia. “The situation here vitational Sept. 9. ment. When the team arrived at team in the past but now it seems called the affair “disgraceful” and aging equipment. has changed since the 1990s,” Sophomore Andrew Schonoff the Helsinki airport and boarded as if the men are beginning to accused the NHL of engaging in And at times there were telltale Gusmanov said. “You can earn led the Lakers with four goals in two buses, players noticed Malkin catch up. “pure sports terrorism.” signs of organized crime’s intru- good money here, and there’s a the game. was missing. The Laker women fi nished last Malkin is only the latest in sion into the sport. Russian Ice lot of competition to start.” Schonoff and fellow sopho- Malkin’s agent, J.P. Barry, took year ranked tenth. a long line of Russian hockey Hockey Federation President Still, Gusmanov readily ad- more Jorge Montero are both his star client to a hotel and hid Another challenge Robinette marvels who have parted ways Valentin Sych was shot dead in mits the NHL is every Russian big parts of the Mercyhurst him there until he could obtain faces is recruiting. with the motherland for the sake April 1997. The next year, an ap- player’s holy grail, which is why turnaround this season. an American visa. Malkin ar- If recruiting at a school with of fat contracts and lucrative parent contract killing claimed St. he doesn’t blame Malkin for what Schonoff leads the team with rived in the United States. on minimal local water polo teams endorsements in North Amer- Petersburg hockey player Nikolai happened. Malkin, who signed 22 goals while Montero is second Aug. 16. isn’t enough, it becomes even ica. Since Soviet star Alexander Nikitin. In January 2001, Metal- with the Pittsburgh Penguins with 14. Barry told The Associated more diffi cult to recruit students Mogilny’s defection in 1989, lurg Magnitogorsk goalie Sergei on Sept. 5, had always made Schonoff, Montero and their Press that he hid Malkin from without being able to show them dozens of Russians have jumped Zemchyonok was shot to death clear his desire to play in North Laker teammates will attempt to the team because he was worried an on-campus swimming pool. ship to pursue fame in the NHL, in the lobby of his apartment America. Velichkin and Metallurg keep themselves in the rankings team offi cials would try to get Prospective recruits instead from 1994 league most valuable building. management arranged a meeting with a game tonight at Penn him back. have to be told they will have to player Sergei Fedorov and the The economy’s rebound under with Malkin and his parents Aug. State Behrend and a contest at “We were worried they would travel 18 miles to North East and speedy Pavel Bure to 20-year-old President Vladimir Putin has 6 in an attempt to persuade him Washington and Jefferson on try to look for him, and if they 18 miles back to campus every Washington Capitals phenom rejuvenated Russian professional to stay. Saturday. could fi nd him, they would try day in order to attend practice. Alexander Ovechkin. hockey, which now is persuad- What happened at that meeting to continue the psychological Russian hockey continues to ing players who left for North remains in dispute. According pressure,” Barry said. Cheerleaders want same treatment as other Hurst athletic programs Laker Inn By Rita Galaviz Fall Term Contributing writer Galley Grill Dinner: Everyone has seen the cheer- S- Turkey Burger M- Sloppy Joe leaders at the school football Lunch: and basketball games, or at least T- Philly Cheesesteak heard them from the sidelines. W- Laker Burger M-Southwest Burger They call out for the crowd to Th- Barbeque Chicken join in their chants and cheers yet T- Portabella Mushroom F- Sizzlin’ Salad the crowd remains unresponsive Sandwich S - Sausage until a cheerleader falls from a Wednesday Wraps! stunt and then the crowd is alive Th- Taco Salad with laughter and cat calls. Falling from a stunt hasn’t F-Chicken Patty Hours of Operation: been the only cause the crowd S- Cheeseburger Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. File photo has found to laugh at the squad. The Mercyhurst cheerleaders are unhappy with the support they Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. Many are quick to point out the receive from the school, including troubles with their uniforms. uniforms and the way they look Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. on the women. The skirt reaches chants, cheers and stunts. Mercyhurst Associate Athletic higher then the low-ride jeans But even their stunts have been Director, Matt Grimaldi. “The seen on campus and the tops tampered with as the new NCAA cheerleaders are a very important don’t do much to improve the rule bans the use of any pyramid part of our athletic department. Laker Express Wraps overall look. made higher than a “2 ½”, the They are partially funded by our Buffalo Chicken “It’s hard to be confident height of one girl in the air, and budget and we need them to sup- Barbeque Chicken cheering when football players basket tosses without the pro- port and assist our varsity teams. Look for Laker Express ask us when we’re getting new tection of mats due to an injury The department has told the Veggie and humus uniforms. We represent the received by a cheerleader during team we will support any initia- Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and school and should look just as a stunt at Southern Illinois Uni- tive they come up with through Tomato good as our players” said junior versity when the young woman their coach.” fell 15 feet from a stunt. With so much against the cheerleader Missy Davitt. So where are the new uniforms “Since there’s the new rule cheerleaders it is hard to un- Hours of Operation: for the squad? from the NCAA, we have to derstand why someone would Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. “Every summer since 2004 I bring out mats while we do subject themselves to this kind Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. have turned in the orders for new pyramids during games,” Se- of treatment. 11:30-8:00pm uniforms to the athletic depart- nior Captain Hilary Frantz said. Freshman Holly Shok says, Saturday & Sunday Closed ment and so and so passes it on “Without them we cannot do “It sucks not having the proper to so and so who has to turn it any of the pyramids or stunts we uniforms, equipment or respect in to so and so and the order used to do.” from the school but I do it be- just ends up getting lost” says “It’s more of a safety issue cause I love it.” FEATURES: Coach,Kim Soder. now,” Soder said. “We practiced What can the cheerleaders do Subconnection At the home football game and performed without them to make this year turn around for This Week: Chicken Caesar Sub against Ferris State, while the before but we cannot ignore the better? Meatball Sub squad was stretching and warm- NCAA rules.” Co-captain Ellen Karstedt says, 6” Sub $3.50 ing up, the squad had to trade But with few funds provided “Team unity. If everyone can put Italian Sub uniforms with one another so for uniforms, the order of mats, everything else aside we can be each cheerleader could have a gymnastics classes and shoes is an amazing squad.” 12”Sub $5.50 Hours of Operation: uniform that fi t her better due not possible. Soder agreed, saying, “All the Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. “We ordered the uniforms girls have really good attitudes to the fact the uniforms do not Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. fit properly. Finally, when the in August. The company in- and that helps make a good squad was settled, they began formed Coach Soder of an squad.” Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. to warm up running through October delivery date,” says September 20, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS Women’s soccer ranked No. 21 Team jumps from initial ranking of No. 25 to No. 21 with last week’s win over IUP

from close range in the 49th By Andy Tait minute. Conrtibuting writer Twenty minutes later, Hilinski doubled her goal tally, heading This past week, Mercyhurst home Amicone’s cross to seal a women’s soccer picked up an- comprehensive 5-0 victory for other two home wins to increase the Lakers. their winning streak to an impres- Sophomore forward Sarah sive eight games. Powell was very impressed with The Lakers have proved a her teammates this past week- formidable outfi t on home soil end. over the past year, having only “A lot of the freshman got a lost once in 17 matches. chance to play against Concord This past Tuesday, the Lakers and Shepherd and they did ex- entertained No. 22 Indiana Uni- tremely well,” said Powell. versity of Pennsylvania (IUP). Following a huge win over IUP Mercyhurst had just been and two further victories, the boosted by the news that the Lakers moved up four places to team was recently ranked No. 25 No. 21 in the Division II national in the Division II national poll, rankings. which set up a crucial contest for “It is very exciting and unex- both teams. pected to be ranked so highly but IUP came into the game with it counts for very little, really,” a superb goal scoring record, said Powell. having scored 25 in their last six The Laker’s top scorer has her matches. sights set fi rmly on helping her Freshman forward Sarah Ro- team to a national championship masco was ranked eighth in the and would sacrifi ce all the rank- country in scoring. ings and accolades in order to However, she could not fi nd a Andy Finkel/Photo editor Sophomore Hailee Maiorano (4) moves the ball upfi eld against Missouri Rolla while teammates look on. achieve this. way through the Laker’s stubborn Coach Keith Cammidge is defense, as Mercyhurst won a Powell, Finella Annand and Min- minute. one goal back but it proved noth- first goal in the sixth minute in his fi fth year at Mercyhurst closely contested game 2-1. nich all went close early on. Casement provided the assist ing more than a consolation for fi nishing off a pass from Ami- and he has overseen continous The wet and windy weather However, with less than 20 for her striker partner Powell to the visitors, who had been out cone, to notch her fi fth of the improvement within the girls’ conditions did not prevent the minutes remaining in the game, score her eighth of the season. shot 30-7. The Lakers also had 18 season. program during his time. game from being a fiery en- Adrienne Sluga found Annand Powell turned provider in the corners, which further prove the Powell scored her team-high “We are obviously very encour- counter as the two teams traded who beat the keeper to send the 35th minute as Braedyn Ord- Lakers dominance in this game. ninth of the season off an assist aged and optimistic after the blows. home fans into raptures. way snuck the ball through the Saturday saw the Lakers go from Adrienne Sluga. positive start to the season. But The Lakers drew fi rst blood in Annand’s strike proved to be goalkeeper’s legs to mark her fi rst head-to-head with Shepherd The first half ’s scoring was we are trying to stay grounded the 20th minute as GLIAC Of- the game winner as the Lakers collegiate goal. University. complete when Karla Vogt set and there is lots of room for im- fensive Player of the Year senior closed out the remainder of the The Lakers added two more The game proved to be an up Lisa Melander to make it 3-0. provement,” said Cammidge. Lisa Casement fi red in from 15 contest for their sixth win of goals from Jacque Sluga and incredibly one-sided affair as the Melander’s goal was her fi rst of Next up for Mercyhurst is the yards off a pass from sophomore the year. Maria Amicone to prevent any Lakers prevented the opposition the year. visit of GLIAC rival Saginaw Sarah Powell. On Friday, the Lakers squared possible comeback from the from having a single shot-on- Freshman forward Taylor Hil- Valley State on Saturday. Kickoff The Indians responded almost off against the Mountain Lions Mountain Lions. goal the entire game. inski finished off the scoring is scheduled for 11 a.m. instantly as IUP’s Elysse Dluhos from Concord University. Sluga kicked from the penalty Mercyhurst ran out eventual with the fi rst collegiate goals of The Lakers (8-1) hope to ex- scored from 25 yards out to level It didn’t take long for the Lak- spot before Amicone completed winners by the score of 5-0 her career. Both goals came from tend their winning run to nine the score at 1-1. ers to assume control of the the Laker’s scoring off an assist after owning a 34-1 advantage corner kicks. games and keep their unbeaten The Lakers came out all guns game, as leading scorer Powell from Powell. in shots. Katie Waldin provided the record on home soil intact. blazing in the second half and slotted home a score in the sixth Concord did manage to pull Casement scored the games cross for Hilinski to head home U.S. assumes underdog Sports shorts from the week... By Ryan Palm role in 2006 Ryder Cup Sports editor Tennis downs Ashland Wetterich (65)? course advantage. By Ed Sherman Lehman also had little to The Ryder Cup will be the The women’s tennis team was MCT Newspapers choose from with his captain’s biggest sporting event ever in able to recuperate quickly after picks. Ireland, and the Irish fans will a long weekend to defeat the When we last saw the U.S. With Davis Love III having be in full throat cheering for Ashland Eagles on Sunday, Sept. Ryder Cup team, in 2004, it was a down year and Ryder Cup their lads. 17. slinking off Oakland Hills. veteran Fred Couples fading, Yet having said all that, the The team took part in the ATA Europe had just pummeled Lehman went with Stewart Cink situation isn’t entirely negative Regionals and then traveled to America’s best 18-9-1. The and Scott Verplank. for the Americans. Ashland to bring home their matches, just northwest of Cink hasn’t won a tournament Last year’s U.S. victory over third win on the season. Detroit, were so one-sided they since 2004, and Verplank’s last the International team in the First singles regular Jennifer resembled a Michigan-Central victory was in 2001. Presidents Cup provided a clue Daly was rested for the match as

Michigan football game. Among the players in the to what pairings work best for a result of her extended play at Contributed photo It was a stunning rout that middle of Lehman’s order, Chad Woods and Mickelson. regionals. Senior Katie Jarocki (front right)competes in the National caused the U.S. to reassess its Campbell, David Toms and Woods seemed to thrive then Senior Jamie Sutyak stepped Catholic Championship held at Notre Dame. selection process and toughen Chris DiMarco have combined matched with Furyk, and Mick- in nicely, winning her fi rst ever its resolve. for no victories and two top- elson appeared to be in a com- match at that spot by the score season. Captain Tom Lehman prom- 10 fi nishes since the Masters. fort zone with his good friend, of 2-6, 7-5, 10-8. Field hockey loses pair Against East Stroudsburg the ises things will be different when Not much of an intimidation DiMarco. The Lakers swept the doubles Lakers struggled to score, putting the 2006 Ryder Cup begins factor. Watch for Lehman to lean on matches, dropping only the fi fth The fi eld hockey team lost a 10 shots-on-goal but failing to Friday at the K Club outside Then there are the big three: those pairings at the K Club. singles match in winning the pair of games last week, falling get any by the opposing goalie. Dublin. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Much will be expected of match overall 8-1. to C.W. Post 2-1 and No. 8 East The team is now 2-4 and travels “Our team is unbelievably and Jim Furyk. Woods. Anything less than a 4-1 The team will now move on Stroudsburg 4-0. to take on No. 2 Shippensburg motivated to win,” Lehman They are great when playing mark will be a disappointment. to play six straight conference The Laker offense failed to get on Sunday at noon. They do not said. “There’s not one guy on for themselves, but their records The good news is Woods matches, beginning with Ferris much on the board in terms of have a home game until Oct. 19 the team who is going over indicate they haven’t grasped the seems to be up for the chal- State on Sept. 22. points, with the lone goal on the when they host Seton Hill. there to finish second. I feel Ryder Cup concept. lenge. week being scored by Courtney very confi dent with this team. Woods, Mickelson and Furyk Now playing in his fi fth Ryder Monin, her second tally of the You go down the list, and I like are a combined 20-28-7 in the Cup, he fi nally appears to be Cross Country at Catholic them all.” matches. ready to take on the leader- Championships Others aren’t so sure. Woods’ 7-11-2 mark still is ship role he has shunned in As usual, NBC’s Johnny Miller among the most baffl ing statis- the past. The men’s and women’s cross didn’t hold back. tics in the sport. Arnold Palmer noted that the country teams traveled to South “This is probably on paper Little wonder why the Euro- Europeans have always seemed Bend, Ind., for the National the worst Ryder Cup team we’ve peans are favored for perhaps to use their underdog status Catholic Championships the ever fi elded,” he said. “It’s going the fi rst time. to their advantage, saying they weekend of Sept. 16-17. to be tough to win.” With Europe winning four of came to the course with “a The men’s team fi nished 20th Perhaps Miller was trying to the last fi ve Ryder Cups and it vengeance.” out of 31 teams in the field. do his part by giving Lehman would have been fi ve of fi ve if CBS analyst David Feherty, a Leading the Lakers were junior some bulletin-board material to not for Justin Leonard’s miracle European Ryder Cup member Kenneth Foster, who fi nished fi re up his troops. But it is hard putt at Brookline in 1999 U.S. in 1991, said it was as if the 53rd (27:18), and Josh Peters, to quarrel with Miller. dominance has become a shat- Europeans felt they had nothing who fi nished 76th (27:40). Lehman takes a team to Ire- tered myth. to lose. Now the Americans will On the women’s side, the team land that includes four rookies While the U.S. has the top arrive with that feeling. fi nished 20th as well, but out of who would need introductions three players in Woods, Furyk “It’s going to help them,” a 34-team fi eld. to most Americans. and Mickelson, the Europeans Feherty said. “When they lost Leading runners for Mercy- Of the four, only Zach John- have greater depth. before, it was because they were hurst were senior Katie Jarocki son, at No. 40, is ranked among Eight of their players are in greedy and didn’t want to play. who fi nished 79th (20:28) and ju- the top 40 players in the world. the top 21, compared to six Now people expect this U.S. nior Victoria Caruso who placed What are the chances the Eu- Americans. team to get beat. They might 101st (20:49). ropeans are going to be fright- And if the U.S. didn’t have feel less pressure. They just Both teams rest until Sept. 30 ened to face Vaughn Taylor enough going against it, the might go and have a good time when they hit the road for the Le (59), J.J. Henry (62) and Brett Europeans will have the home- in Ireland.” Moyne Invitational. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD September 20, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Football hosts Gannon This Week’s Results... Crosstown rivalry resumes Saturday afternoon at 1:30 Field Hockey...... Sept. 16, L 2-1 CW Post By Ryan Palm Sept. 17, L 4-0 East Stroudsburg Sports editor Women’s tennis...... Sept. 17, W 8-1 Ashland Women’s soccer...... Sept. 15, W 4-1 Concord Week three was one of sig- Sept. 16, W 5-0 Shepherd nificant improvement for the Men’s soccer...... Sept. 13, W 4-0 Meyers Mercyhurst Laker football team,;however, the end result was Sept. 15, W 1-0 Southern Indiana again one of disappointment. Sept. 16, W 4-0 Kentucky Wesleyan The winless Lakers traveled Women’s volleyball...... Sept. 15, L 3-0 Wayne State to Detroit, Mich., Sept. 16, with Sept. 16, L 3-0 Hillsdale hopes of upending Wayne State for their fi rst win of the season. Men’s cross country...... Sept. 15, 20 of 31, Catholic Champ. Although it looked good for Women’s cross country...... Sept. 15, 20 of 34, Catholic Champ. the blue and green for much of Football...... Sept. 16, L 35-31, Wayne State the game, including a 31-28 lead Men’s golf...... Sept. 18, 4 of 15, Clarion Invite heading into the fourth quarter, the Warriors emerged victorious with a 35-31 win. Mercyhurst now heads into In the news... arguably the biggest week of the

season, playing host this week- Andy Finkel/Photo editor end to cross-town rival Gannon Tailback Richard Stokes (22) ran for 82 yards last week at Ferris State. Women’s soccer moves up University. This game, as with nearly all against Gannon in front of our ence once the coin is tossed and entire afternoon. In the latest Division II women’s soccer poll Mercyhurst moved heated rivalries, is one that is fans when students are here,” the pigskin fl ies. It was the fi rst time the Lak- up four spots to take over the No. 21 position. The Lakers played outside of records or said Coach Marty Schaetzle. “Its going to be a close game, ers did not turn the ball over in defeated then No. 22 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) standings in the conference, this Both teams enter the contest the paper stuff and other stats nearly three years, dating back to 2-1 in a crucial match-up last week. game is played for pride. winless, Mercyhurst falling last go out the window when we October 2003. For graduating seniors, this week to Wayne State, Gannon play each other,” said Schaetzle. On the defensive side of the Also last week the Lakers won contests against non- is their final chance to defeat falling to Indianapolis 49-14 at “They are looking at this game ball, the Lakers limited Wayne conference foes Concord (4-1) and Shepherd (5-0) to up their Gannon, given that Gannon has home. with as much excitement as we State to just 99 yards passing, and overall record to 8-1. Mercyhurst is now ranked its highest won the past two years by scores What is good for the Lakers are. Both teams are better than added one interception by Aaron since 2002, and also stand at third in the region. of 43-37 in 2004 and 35-26 in is that the offensive strength of their records and both teams are Parks to the mix. 2005. the Golden Knights lies in their hungry for a fi rst win.” The positives on defense end The Lakers are back in action this weekend when they This year’s version of the passing offense, something the Mercyhurst saw some progress there, as the Warrior running entertain Saginaw Valley at an 11 a.m. game on Saturday. cross-town classic is scheduled Lakers have defended well thus last week against the Warriors, game ran the Lakers to death. in a much more appropriate place far in 2006. with improvements made on Wayne State tailback Joique Women’s hockey preseason No. 5 than in past years. The rushing offense of Gan- both sides of the ball. Bell ran the ball 26 times for a For both of the previous meet- non does not seem likely to The Lakers struck fi rst early in staggering 318 yards. The collegiate hockey giant USCHO.com released its preseason ings the games were held in week pose a problem for the Lakers; the opening quarter when junior Bell also scored four times poll for Division I women’s hockey this week, posting one, which actually fell on a date Gannon has not had a runner quarterback Mitch Phillis found on runs of 16, 34, 39 and 60, Mercyhurst at its No. 5 position. The Lakers trail Wisconsin, that was before the majority of gain over 30 yards in a game this senior tightend Dan Schuler for breaking a school record in the New Hampshire, Minnesota and St. Lawrence in the poll, and Mercyhurst students had arrived season. a 16-yard touchdown. process. are ahead of powerhouses Dartmouth and Harvard. on the campus. Statistics are lining up good It was the start of a good day Following Saturday’s game at This year’s match-up should be thus far for the Lakers to pick up for Phillis, who fi nished 19-35 for Gannon, the Lakers will look The team opens play with an exhibition match Friday evening a different story, and a full house their fi rst win. 219 yards and two touchdowns. forward to making the short trip when it hosts the Etobicoke Dolphins for a 7 p.m. face-off. of Laker Lunatics should prove That said, one can usually Most importantly, Phillis threw to Ashland, Ohio to face the 1-2 The Dolphins feature 2005 graduates Desi Clark and Teresa to be a factor in the game. throw out statistics for a rivalry no interceptions and the Lakers Eagles. Marchese, as well as 2006 grad Danielle Lansing. “I’m real excited to play a game game, history makes no differ- did not fumble the football the

Look for a full preview of the 2006 women’s hockey campaign in next week’s issue. Men’s soccer posts three more shutouts Mudd and Stokes honored by GLIAC squeeze through has been dealt “At this point in the season I’m to win evident in the team that By Finella Annand with confi dently by sophomore happy that we have won more screams playoffs, but, in order Contributing writer While announcing their players of the week in respective goalkeeper Danny Mudd. games than we have lost but to get there, the team will have sports on Monday, the Great Mudd was named the GLIAC’s there is always room to continue to continue to raise the level of Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic The Mercyhurst men’s soccer Player of the Week on Monday, improving. That is what we need their game. Conference recognized two team has continued its impressive evidence of his strong play in to do,” he said. The men have tough games Lakers for their performances winning streak this week with a the net. The returning Mercyhurst approaching against arch rivals last week. hat-trick of wins against Myers Senior captain Jason Pedra and players seem to have found their Gannon and a disgruntled Ash- University, Southern Indiana and the rest of the midfi eld continue lost form, while the incoming land, who will be looking to Sophomore soccer goalie Kentucky Wesleyan. The men’s to pull the creative strings needed freshmen have hit the ground avenge the 3-0 defeat that the Daniel Mudd was named the record now stands at 7-1. to create opportunities, while the running. men handed to them at the Mer- men’s soccer Player of the The team dominated Myers in winning strike partnership of With more than half of the cyhurst fi eld in the fourth game Week for his role in tallying a 4-0 win at home before taking sophomore Tyler Emerick and regular season left, Emerick has of the season. over 500 consecutive shutout to the road to defeat Southern freshman Kurt Young cannot already tripled his goal tally from Gannon currently has a record minutes in last week’s Indiana 1-0 and Kentucky 4-0. stop scoring. last year. of 6-3 while last year’s defending contests. The men’s team These impressive wins clearly In the Laker’s latest 4-0 win Pedra and Tait are fulfilling GLIAC champions Ashland have shutout Meyers (4-0), Southern show that the men’s fi ne form is against Kentucky Wesleyan, their roles as captains by playing had a dismal start, stumbling to a Indiana (1-0) and Kentucky File Photo not exclusive to the home turf Emerick and Young notched up at a consistently high level. record of 1-5-1. Wesleyan (4-0) to improve Sophomore Daniel Mudd of Mercyhurst. two goals a piece. Marty Powell and Nicholas It is common knowledge that their record to 7-1 overall. The 4-0 domination of Ken- For Young, the goals were his Thompson have bullied rival of- stats mean nothing in these pas- tucky Wesleyan was the men’s team leading seventh and eighth fenses into six straight shutout sion fi lled encounters and Coach Junior running back and special teams specialist Richard sixth consecutive shutout win of of the season. wins for the Lakers, while using Cammidge will ensure that the Stokes was named the GLIAC special teams Player of the the season. Emerick is right behind him their considerable ball skills to men’s team is adequately pre- Week for his play against Wayne State. Stokes blocked a That is 540 minutes of defen- with six goals in eight games. start the Lakers attack from the pared for all remaining fi xtures. Warriors punt that wound up as a Laker touchdown. sive domination for the Lakers. The elusive strike partnership back. The men’s next game will take It is the longest shutout streak comes as a blessing for a team Senior Zach Hiltner and junior place under the Gannon fl ood- He also had a pair of good kick returns and played a key role for the men since it was equaled that struggled to fi nd the back Kyle Jackson, both All-GLIAC lights at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in coverage that held Wayne State to limited yardage on kick back in 1985. of the net last year. picks in 2005, continue to run night. returns. A strong defense marshaled by “We had a lot of close losses opposing midfi elders ragged as They will then play back-to- senior captain Andy Tait contin- at the start of last season and they consistently insist on cover- back home games on Saturday Mudd, Daly Athletes of the Week ues to squash the hopes of rival we really lacked a signifi cant goal ing every blade of grass on the and Sunday against Saginaw offenses. scoring threat” said Coach Keith soccer fi eld. Valley State and Northern Ken- Mudd and Jennifer Daly from the tennis team were honored by Anything that does happen to Cammidge. There is a work ethic and desire tucky. the college as its Athletes of the Week on Monday. Daly made Mercyhurst history this past weekend, winning three matches to advance to the ITA Regional quarterfi nals. Volleyball looks for positives in times of struggle She upset the No. 4 seed in the tournament, and also took part in a doubles team that was victorious in the opening round of with 12 kills and nine digs, while came against No. 14 Hillsdale. another pair of strong GLIAC By Chris Van Horn Jenna Matson continued her solid Hillsdale continued to domi- teams. the tournament. Contributing writer Men’s soccer was named Team of the Week for their play play with eight kills and 14 digs. nate their competition as the The Lakers will be looking to in three consecutive shutouts during the week over Meyers, Kristin Peterson also added Chargers are now 14-0 overall reverse their current losing streak Southern Indiana, and Kentucky Wesleyan. The Mercyhurst women’s vol- 11 kills of her own, while Julia and 5-0 in GLIAC play. and gain some momentum head- leyball team has not been enjoy- Butler recorded 33 assists. Megan Fargo led the team ing into the month of October. ing the month of September. “Butler, Matson and Kubinski with seven kills, while Julia But- “We have been on the road so Water Polo ranked for fi rst time The Lakers have dropped each have really played well. There’s ler played another outstanding long in Michigan I think I can pay of their last four matches, be- always room to improve, but I match with 22 assists and seven taxes there,” Patton said. For the fi rst time in school history, the men’s water polo team ing shutout in each by a count feel that these three can go on digs. To get back on a winning track, has been listed in a national ranking. In a poll released Sept. of 3-0. to have great GLIAC careers,” Mercyhurst plays in one of the the Lakers will have to get help 13, the team is ranked ninth by the Collegiate Water Polo Mercyhurst fell to Northern Coach Ryan Patton said. toughest, if not the toughest, from their young freshmen class. Association. Michigan on Sept. 9, a match The downward slide continued conference in all of Division II. This is a very young Laker team, in which freshman setter Julia on Sept. 15 as the Lakers dropped “The GLIAC is so tough and including eight freshmen, and The Lakers have been on a hot streak, winning four Butler led the Lakers with a team- their third straight match since with a young team like this one their maturity will dictate how the consecutive games at the Princeton Invitational last weekend. high 25 assists. beating Lake Superior State on we are bound to hit a few skids,” rest of this season will go. The team stands at 4-3 on the season, and is back in action on Captain Jenna Matson also Sept. 8, this time falling at the Patton said. “Specifi cally we have to work Sept. 23 when it makes the short trip to Penn State Behrend. chipped in with 10 kills. hands of Wayne State. The Lakers will return to the on our passing and defense. The Lakers fared no better the Wayne State was previously friendly confi nes of the Athletic Our fi rst pass has to be perfect Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. following day against Michigan winless both overall and in GLI- Center for back to back confer- because it sets up everything Anything worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to Tech University. AC play. ence games on Sept. 22 and 23 else that we want to do,” Patton [email protected]. Lauren Kubinski led the way The team’s most recent setback against Findlay and Ashland, stated.