THE News ...... 2-5 Features ...... 6-9 A&E ...... 10-11 Opinion ...... 12-13 Sports ...... 14-15 Laker Living ...... 16 MerciadMERCYHURST UNIVERSITY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 | VOL. 92 NO. 11 Love is in the air PAGE 10
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Sunbathing in the Bahamas (43%) Eating fresh pastries in Paris (35%) 3: Mercyhurst announces Going on an African Safari (13%) “Laker for Life” campaign Skiing in the Rocky Mountains (9%) 8: Athletics celebrates Girls and Women in Sports Day This week’s What are your spring break 14: Nuutinen and Duszak plans? receive hockey honors POLL merciad.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 2 NEWS Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Fashion goes red for a cause By Jordan Kessler has since become a nationally known day Staff writer of awareness. With Valentine’s Day as a popular Feb- Feb. 1 marked the 2019 National Go ruary holiday, the entire month is focused Red Day. Red Day is celebrated on the on the heart. It only fits in that National first Friday in February each year, repre- Wear Red Day would be in the beginning senting support for women’s heart health. of the month. More than 500,000 women die of heart “The event was important because I disease each year, so the Mercyhurst Fash- personally know people who have been ion Council wanted to help spread aware- affected by heart disease,” Rzyczycki, , the ness about this silent killer. Fashion Council adviser, said. This campuswide movement was start- The event welcomed everyone and ed by the Mercyhurst Fashion depart- focused on how heart disease affects so ment, more specifically, the Mercyhurst many people around the world. Fashion Council. “Everyone has their own story, and if I The Fashion department used social can help one student become aware, that’s media such as Facebook and Twitter to a win for me,” Rzyczycki said. spread the news of the event. Rzyczycki incorporated fashion into On the Twitter page, the Fashion Coun- the lives of faculty around campus as well cil used a very empowering statement: by encouraging participation in an event “Join us for a women’s empowerment called “Dress Down for a Cause,” which event to demonstrate that there is nothing is a fundraiser that provides money for women cannot do, cannot face and can- certain charities throughout the year. This not overcome when they stand together!” time, the donations went to the American Senior Fashion Merchandising major Heart Association. Alexa Crusciel hosted the event. Additionally, the Mercyhurst Fashion “As president of the Fashion Council, I Council made a promotional video for the worked with my adviser, Ashlee Rzyczyc- event called “I Go Red Because ... .” This ki, and the rest of the e-board members video featured several students and facul- to host an event for Go Red For Women,” ty members in the Fashion department. Crusciel said. Each person gave a different reason why They organized the Day in Red and held they went red for the day. an event in Old Main 312 at 3 p.m. They “It started off as a fun initiative, but had a speaker, blood pressure screenings turned into something impactful,” Rzy- and healthy snacks. Students and faculty czycki said. from all over campus came together to The video was shown at the event and support the wear red cause. can be viewed at the Mercyhurst Fashion “It was a really positive atmosphere for Twitter page as part of their promotion all of us to get together in support of one for the day. Jordan Kessler photo another to become more educated on For more information on Go Red For such a heavy topic,” Crusciel said. Women Day, visit the American Heart Amy Weaver-Kaulis, M.S., Fashion Merchandising chair, and Ashlee Rzyczycki, M.A., National Wear Red Day started in 2004 Association’s page, www.goredforwomen. instructor of Fashion Merchandising, show their support for the Go Red cause by looking by the American Heart Association and org. their best in red. Polar vortex brings fire and ice to MU By Michael Mongera endangered many others across before returning inside for anoth- selves unable to hide away in their “Typically that is a 400 amp ser- Contributing writer the nation. Frost bite could oc- er 30 minutes. Without classes in residences. An electrical fire broke vice coming in at the time we were cur within minutes, causing many session, there was more flexibility in the basement of the Wayne 745 drawing in 600 amps,” Fabrizio 2019’s polar vortex did not other midwestern schools and to clear the walkways without stu- apartment, causing power outag- said. “It melted the lines under- leave Erie unscathed as both the universities to close for a few days. dents walking to and from class. es in some adjacent Wayne apart- ground that go to the transform- northern United States and Can- “I’m glad the school cares about Students were advised to stay ments as well. er. It fused the line right to the ada froze up during the last week our safety on those days because inside as much as possible to Residents were evacuated from pipe and basically welded itself.” of January. often over where I live, they don’t avoid the dangers that the bit- Wayne 745. Students grabbed as A new electrical service was put Due to the exceedingly cold shovel by the time I leave for ter cold brought. For a majority, many of their belongings as they in to combat the issue. Mainte- temperatures Jan. 30 and 31, all class,” senior anthropology ma- the student body took the time could before the building was nance was initially concerned with classes were canceled on all Mer- jor Lauren Harrison said. “Since to keep on their studies or enjoy closed for the weekend. water pipes freezing. Faucet lines cyhurst campuses. many of the students walk a lot spending time inside relaxing. Senior Intelligence Studies ma- were turned on to prevent this President Michael T. Victor to and from class, being outside in Senior Music Therapy major jor, Alyssa Kerns vividly remem- from happening. sent out a campuswide email on those temperatures is dangerous.” Josh Phillips spent most of his bered what happened the morn- Mercyhurst provided hotel Jan. 29 addressing the situation. Even though classes were can- time in the Mary D’Angelo Per- ing of the fire. accommodations for those dis- “The safety of our students, celed, dining halls remained open forming Arts Center. “I was in my room when it all placed by the fire. Kerns reflected faculty and staff is our highest during normal hours and essential “I locked myself away in the happened, and I live across the on her time away from Wayne. priority. Due to the impending personnel, including Police and Music department and worked on hall from the electric closet, so I “They were great with provid- brutally cold weather, Mercyhurst Safety, Maintenance and Resi- music for senior composition re- was one of the first to smell the ing us with accommodations,” University and its campuses will dence Life, were still on campus cital,” Phillips said. smoke,” Kerns said. “I remember Kerns said. “They gave us free close Wednesday and Thursday, and available for student access. While Phillips evaded the cold the power went out in my room, meals until Sunday and even paid January 30-31,” the email said. All events for clubs, academics in favor of his studies, freshman so I went out to check the living for us to stay in a nice hotel about This cold weather phenomena and athletics beginning the eve- Education major Alyssa Norcross room and that’s where I could 10 minutes from campus.” happens when low pressure con- ning of Jan. 29, except for the took the time to communicate smell the smoke.” Students had access to a free tained by the north pole weakens. Postmodern Jukebox concert, with her fellow Warde Hall resi- That specific apartment com- continental breakfast and to the This causes the jet stream to falter were canceled for the two-day po- dents and make some new friends. plex is all electric. With everyone pool and hot tub. The misplaced and deliver arctic air southward. lar vortex. “I spent time with friends and home and using furnaces, stoves students have since returned to During this time, temperatures Mercyhurst maintenance em- got to meet some people on my and other electrical appliances, Wayne. ranged from minus 4 to minus 61 ployees followed a specific pro- floor that I never got to meet be- it over-loaded the circuit. Mer- The hot and cold of the polar across the United States. tocol to protect themselves while fore,” Norcross said. cyhurst Facilities Manager Tom vortex certainly will be an event Added with wind chills, the ex- working outside. Workers only However, some Wayne Street Fabrizio explained in greater de- that Mercyhurst will not soon for- treme cold has killed dozens and went out for 30 minutes at a time apartment residents found them- tail how this happened. get.
FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 13, 2019 NEWS PAGE 3 Generous donation launches ‘Laker for Life’ campaign By Marco Cicchino luxury suites, the expansion of the Staff writer reserved space for the ice resur- facing machines and addition of a At a news conference on Feb. 5 second machine, potential seating in Ryan Hall’s Waterford Room, changes with chairback seats to the Mercyhurst Athletics depart- replace the existing metal bleach- ment, in conjunction with Presi- ers and a new aesthetic appear- dent Michael T. Victor and Mer- ance with new paint and graphics. cyhurst Prep, launched the “Laker The locker rooms will continue for Life” campaign. to see upgrades, with permanent This campaign is a fundraising spaces for softball and women’s initiative with the ultimate goal of soccer also coming this summer a combined $9.5 million towards after the Division I facilities were renovation to the campus’s two completed two years ago. athletic fields and the Mercyhurst No official mention has been Ice Center, spearheaded by the made of which project will take largest alumni donation in school priority. history. A third project involves renova- “The launch of the ‘Laker for tions to the Mercyhurst Athletic Life’ campaign signifies a new Center, initially opened in 1977 direction and vision for Mer- but without renovations for a pro- cyhurst Athletics,” Mercyhurst longed amount of time, according Athletic Director Brad Davis told to the campaign homepage. hurstathletics.com. “Because of The Athletic Center will see an the generous donations of the expansion of its floor, while the Vorsheck and Saxon families and main facility will see a removal of the commitment to athletics from its stage and renovations to the President Victor, Mercyhurst will seating and scoreboards. Accord- transform its athletic programs ing to the homepage, the playing and significantly enhance the stu- surface is “nearing the end of its dent-athlete experience. We look Contributed photo usable life and will be replaced in forward to beginning our facility the next several years.” improvements this summer.” The “Laker for Life” campaign is funded by alumni donors who seek to promote the lasting legacy of The area reserved for rowing Spearheading the campaign is Hurst athletics. Renovations will begin next year on Tullio Field, the soccer field and the Ice Center. is also included in these plans, Betsy Hirt Vorsheck, a 1973 grad- including renovations to their uate of Mercyhurst Prep and a main prongs being a renovation to naments for the first time. The the artificial playing surface, just training facilities and upgrades for 1977 graduate of what was then what will now be termed the Vor- current plan is also for the three the third in its 22-year history and their winter training tanks. Mercyhurst College, and her hus- sheck Athletic Complex, the area other programs to both play and first since switching to FieldTurf According to the Laker for band William. They donated $4 currently including Tullio Field practice there, using it as an al- in 2009. Life homepage, the partnership million for the project, the largest and the Mercyhurst soccer field. ternative game day site for Tullio Meanwhile, the existing soccer with Mercyhurst Prep allows for single donation to the school in its A third turf ground is slated for Field — which will be renamed field will be resod and relit latter “greater access and additional 91-year history. construction to the south of these for Saxon — when construction in the campaign, with renovations square footage making a greater School trustee John Saxon, ’89, fields, on the hill between the uni- begins in May. possible for seating, the backstop impact for our student-athletes.” has added an additional $1 mil- versity and the motherhouse on The existing Tullio Field will see and bullpens. Many student-athletes have lion and will act as the campaign East Grandview Boulevard, and is renovations of its own, including The Ice Center will also be ren- spoken highly of the changes, chair, with both families garnering projected for use by both the soft- an immediate addition of LED ovated. The donation will pay for saying they will provide a safer en- naming rights to the renovated ball and soccer programs along lighting that will allow for both replacing the rubber floor, install- vironment for both practice and facilities via their donations going with the university’s lacrosse and extended practice times and host- ing ice-manufacturing and cooling competition, an ideal that may specifically to this cause. field hockey teams. ing a night football game for the systems, and adding a new system trump the additional reasoning A timeline has yet to be an- The field succeeds Potreth Field first time since Aug. 26. of dashers and end-boards. for the campaign. nounced but will take form over at East 41st Street and Sunset According to Davis, the cur- Further Ice Center renovations “Mercyhurst seeks to build the next two months, according Boulevard as the home venue for rent lights are inadequate by are still in their planning phase, ac- upon this tradition of innovation to Davis. the university’s softball program NCAA standards, allowing teams cording to the campaign’s home- by creating a plan that redefines The current outline for the and will allow both Mercyhurst to practice at night but not host page, but are slated to include the student-athlete experience in campaign is spelled out in three University and Mercyhurst Prep intercollegiate contests. Later ren- renovations to the VIP area and a historic way,” according to the specific areas, the first of the two to host on-campus softball tour- ovations include a re-sodding of press box, the related addition of Laker for Life homepage.
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MerciadIN A MINUTE Applications for CD12 Carpe Diem 12 is taking place April 12-14 in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania, and you can be a part of it! Applications are available in Campus Ministry and are due Feb. 22. Turn in an application and $20 to Campus Ministry or any one of the Contributed photo student leaders to secure your spot. Lee Anna Belovarac, MBA, associate professor of Business, and 12 Mercyhurst students attended a panel of professionals and a breakout session at the AMA 5th Annual Regional Conference. Mercyhurst had the largest representation from any school in attendance.
Apply now for CREATE 2019 Marketing attends 2019 Are you looking for a summer job that is a great résumé builder? AMA conference at Pitt CREATE is a summer experience at Mercyhurst created for high school Staff report sessions that students could at- students to get a taste tend, including a presentation on of what it is like to On Feb. 9, the Walker College color marketing by a representa- participate in college life of Business took 12 students to tive from PPG Paints, a discus- and be part of the Autism the University of Pittsburgh for sion on agency life from 321 Blink Initiative at Mercyhurst! their AMA 5th Annual Regional and a presentation on the impor- Come to the CREATE Conference. tance of business analytics from informational meeting The Marketing majors were led Bounteous. hosted by the AIM by Lee Anna Belovarac, MBA, as- The day ended with a case program on Feb. 20 at 6 sistant professor of Business and competition in which teams were p.m. in Sullivan 1. Business Club faculty adviser. given a fictitious marketing case If you are interested The day included a panel of pro- and then had to propose recom- and unable to attend the fessionals from the Pittsburgh area mendations to a panel of student meeting, please contact who talked about their jobs in the judges. the AIM program at field of marketing. They discussed Sneha Kc, senior Marketing ma- [email protected]. their own stories and passion for jor, and Daisy Le, senior Market- Applications are due on their jobs, what it is like transition- ing major, took first place for their March 1 to Tessie Staaf in ing from college to the workplace, proposal, receiving a $100 cash Egan 307. finding a professional mentor and prize. how to effectively communicate Mikayla Bond, junior Market- with job opportunities. ing major, Hannah Park, junior The panelists from 321 Blink, Fashion Merchandising major, ADP, UPMC Health Care, Merkle Dominick Funari, junior Sports Students asked and Ethics Marketing, as well as Management major, and Larry to take survey representatives from other busi- Staub, junior Marketing major, nesses, gave the students the took home the third place title in Mercyhurst is chance to partake in a networking the case competition. requesting the help of hour. The networking hour gave Overall, the students were able freshmen and seniors to students a chance to ask further to gain valuable networking and fill out the National Survey questions and connect with busi- workplace tips. Belovaric and the Kristian Biega photo of Student Engagement. nesses for potential job and in- Marketing department hope to The survey will take about ternship opportunities. continue attending the conference The theme for the AMA conference was “Bridges to Success,” playing 15 minutes. Students who There were several breakout in the coming years. on Pittsburgh’s architectural reputation. participate will be entered to win a sweatshirt from the bookstore. Help shape Mercyhurst for yourselves and future Lakers!
Merciad correction The headline on an article on page 4 of the Feb. 6 edition of the Merciad was incorrect. The students who helped with the Single Point in Time Count were part of a
class offered by the Public Contributed photo Kristian Biega photo Health department. The Merciad regrets the error. Seniors Sneha Kc, left, and Daisy Le took first place in the Mercyhurst students had the opportunity to network with and ask questions of AMA case competition, receiving a cash prize of $100. several business professionals during the AMA Regional Conference. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 NEWS PAGE 5 Students: ‘GET’ your STUDENT GOVERNMENT OneCard connected This weekend’s By Rebecca Dunphy reach out to all of the food ven- campus events Staff writer Once we have dors and restaurants in the Erie area and ask which ones want to Gone are the days of having enough students partner with Mercyhurst to offer to trek to McCauley Hall for stu- “ discounts,” Marrazzo said. signed up with dents to manage their OneCard. This is similar to programs of- This new program provides GET, the company fered at other local universities, students greater accessibility to will reach out to including Gannon Gold at Gan- these services than ever before. non University and Lion Cash While students enjoyed two ex- all of the food at Penn State Behrend. These tra days of rest to end their Jan- vendors and schools have already partnered uary, the OneCard office was with local businesses includ- hard at work preparing for the restaurants in the ing, but not limited to, Country first phase of their new GET Erie area.” Fair, Eat’n Park, Jimmy Johns, Program to go live to students. Vince Marrazzo Marco’s Pizza, Sheetz and Tops Students are now able to Market. check the balance of all funds For students with health re- online, allowing both them and is on it,” Mercyhurst Student strictions, such as junior dance their parents to digitally reload Government President Vincent major Danielle Quenneville, this their card when necessary. Marrazzo said. “By working change will be especially helpful “Finally,” sophomore Athletic with the OneCard Office, MSG in providing variety in their diet. Training major Sarah Shade said. has been able to not only offer “As a student with celiac dis- “I was just thinking we needed a simple to use online platform ease/dietary restriction, it’s con- something like this.” for students to check their bal- venient to go beyond the Clean To access these new features, ance and reload their OneCard, Plate at The Grotto Commons, students should create an ac- but has also provided a way for which sometimes has limited Sign ups are now FULL for Friday’s SAC/MAC count at get.cbord.com/mer- students to save money by using options,” ,” Quenneville said. cyhurst with their OneCard in- their card off campus to receive Marrazzo hopes to have trip to Peek’ n Peak. If you secured your spot, formation, then download and discounts.” enough students registered bundle up and get ready to hit the slopes! login to the GET app. Should this first phase be em- by the end of the semester to From there, students can also braced by the Mercyhurst com- launch the off-campus meal report their card lost and reac- munity, a second phase would component at the beginning of tivate it when found, alleviating be initiated, allowing for stu- next year. much of the stress when dealing dents to use their OneCards at “Overall, MSG thinks this will with such a situation. local food vendors off campus be a great service for the stu- “MSG recognized students’ to receive discounts. dents that will ultimately save desire to have increased func- “The way this works is once them money and provide great- tionality when it comes to their we have enough students signed er diversity when it comes to OneCard and the money that up with GET, the company will dining options,” Marrazzo said. Housing selection is going digital this year By Adan Ordonez housing points, but GPA and ac- mented, students will have to Contributing writer cumulated credit hours as well. check their emails more often. Once the apartment has been This system will email every stu- Students know the housing selected, further decisions will dent about the tasks that they Come to the Student Union Great Room selection process all too well as have to be made. Students will completed and what is pending. this Saturday at 8 p.m. for an evening a hectic process near the end also now be able to select specif- Students must search for and of the spring semester. While ic rooms and beds from the on- request for those that they have celebrating the diversity on campus and the process is straightforward, line program. This update was chosen to live with the next year around the world! physical paper sheets and long implemented with the hope of through the system. After they lines for apartment and town- increasing communication and have selected the people that house selection make for many reducing the risk of roommate make up their housing group, stressed students. quarrels. This change comes to they will be notified by the sys- This year, Mercyhurst Res- relieve victims of protracted tem and will then accept or reject idence Life has revamped the housing processes. the invitation to be roommates. paper system of the Housing “Some people did have com- This process will make sure that Selection Process by going all munication problems as not ev- everyone is on the same page. online to help aid students as eryone was on the same page, All of these changes are made MERCYHURST CAMPUS they select their living areas for and if you were trying to get to- with the purpose of simplifying the following year. gether the problem was that ev- the process for the students and Every step of the process will eryone had different schedules decreasing the amount of time be online now, as students will and priorities,” Dillon Pierce, a dedicated to completing it ac- now get assigned a specific time senior Hospitality Management cording to Ashley McCartney, CRIME LOG to log in and simply choose the major said. AD of Residence Life. location that fits their desires. There are also some tweaks “It’s going to make the pro- Feb. 2: Burglary in the Student Union. This benefit will only be avail- in the housing contract itself. cess more streamlined for the able to those that belong to Instead of only deciding if you students, which is great for them Feb. 4 : Criminal mischief, 3900 block of Parade Boulevard. complete groups. For those in- wanted to live with a smok- as it won’t be as time consum- complete groups at the time of er, students can now specify at ing,” McCartney said. selection, they will be taken care what times they go to bed and Only time will tell how helpful Feb. 4: Harassment by communication at Ryan Hall. of after the housing process is how they study. These questions these updates are, but contin- over based on availability. The can be crucial in finding a com- ued feedback from students will Feb. 9: Assault reported by Hirt Academic Center. order of the housing lottery se- patible roommate. surely contribute to improving lection will be based not only on With the new system imple- the process. PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Apply to lead a new Ask Mia generation of Lakers By Jordan Kessler to apply for this because being a Therapy major, also has enjoyed Anyone have a problem that Staff writer Laker Leader has been so much the Laker Leader experience. they need help fixing? fun and such a rewarding expe- “I knew from the moment I Ask for Mia’s advice at: Coming to college as a fresh- rience. There is nothing like the found out about Laker Leaders I [email protected] man is a big adjustment for a lot feeling of seeing once nervous in- wanted to be one. I knew that I of students. coming students find their niche enjoyed helping students and be- ******************* Most young people need lead- and blossom,” Jenkins said. ing a leader,” she said. ers that are prepared for anything Being a Laker Leader for the Simson participated in a similar as they walk into their classrooms past three years has given Jenkins program in high school and knew at the beginning of the year and the chance to meet many new stu- that this would be a good way to equally so at the beginning of the dents and to watch them transi- connect her high school skills to a Dear Mia, second semester. tion each year at Mercyhurst. college level. They need a resource, and Mer- “I have loved every minute of “Being a Laker Leader has cyhurst’s answer is a Laker Leader. this role,” Jenkins said. “Being a made me much more patient and Valentine’s Day is coming up and Our Laker Leaders are a huge Laker Leader has been one of the understanding. I strive to provide I am so miserable. I don’t have a part of our campus communi- best of my Mercyhurst moments, students with a friendly smile and boyfriend and have been single for ty and need to grow in numbers and I would highly recommend a helpful hand at any time,” Sim- most of college. All my friends each year to motivate the new it.” son said. Her welcoming smile have significant others and I feel freshman class. With the Class of For sophomore English major has become known on campus, Braeden Barnett, being a Laker and even on the cover of last is- as though my life won’t be complete 2023 set to walk through the gates in a few months, the search has Leader has helped him with public sue’s Merciad. without one. started for the Laker Leaders of speaking and engagement skills. The sentiments that happy Lak- next year. He feels that he has grown a lot er Leaders have shared generally These students take on the chal- from the experience of standing revolve around friendships made Sincerely, lenge of an additional class called in front of a class each day and and skills learned from service iMU (Introduction to Mercyhurst keeping students engaged with to others. Seeing freshmen grow University) within their schedule Mercyhurst subject matter. more comfortable with the school Single Pringle and are tasked with helping in- “I knew I wanted to be a Laker is perhaps the most rewarding coming freshmen get acclimatized Leader pretty early into my fresh- feeling. to college. man year,” Barnett said. “After be- The chance to become a Laker Erin Jenkins, a senior Art Ed- ing a Leader for two sections of Leader is now available to all stu- ucation and Art Therapy major, iMU, I would recommend it be- dents, with the exception of grad- has been part of the Laker Lead- cause I enjoyed getting to connect uating seniors. er team for the past three years. with students and work with my Applications are due by Feb. 22 Dear Single Pringle, She knew immediately after her facilitator.” and can be given to the Campus freshman year that she wanted to With time on his side, he plans Involvement Center staff in the Being single is not a weakness, help change the lives of incoming to be a Laker Leader for two more Student Union. it’s a strength. You are the only freshmen for years to come. years to come. Good luck to all those ready to person who will get you through the “I want to encourage people Grace Simson, a junior Music help a new generation of Lakers! worst of times and you are the only one that has traveled your path in life.
Yes, you can have shared experiences with others but you are unique in your own way. Knowing yourself and Students are called who you are is crucial to your personal growth and development, so take this time to date yourself. to #MakeMercyReal Also, love comes in different By Rebecca Dunphy or more of the critical concerns Individual winners will receive forms, and not just the romantic Staff writer of the Sisters of Mercy. These are financial awards, with the grand love between a boyfriend and a the Earth, immigration, nonvio- prize recipient being compensat- girlfriend. There is the love The Sisters of Mercy are calling lence, racism and women. ed with $500. between a mother and daughter. The students to #MakeMercyReal in This can be fulfilled by edu- Videos may be in English, love of two best bros. The love their annual video contest, which cating about injustice, demon- Spanish or require no words at all. between an aunt and her niece. The is now underway. strating how a person or group The videos can also be submit- Sponsored by the Sisters of has confronted prejudice in the ted as part of a class assignment, love of a father to his son. The love Mercy of the America’s Extended past or highlighting the negative project for a club or school orga- of sisters. The list goes on. And Justice Team, the contest is held experience of those affected by nization, a graduation project or each type of love and relationship in response to Pope Francis’ in- hate. Previous entries have ex- independently. is different and unique in its own vitation to give and receive God’s plored the topics of racism and It may be the perfect way for a way. mercy. The Sisters of Mercy are the changing place of women in Mercyhurst RSCO with an equal- hoping to use this contest to ex- society. ity or service-oriented mission to If you want to feel the love this pand the invitation of the pope to Both the 2017 and 2018 win- create something very special with Valentine’s Day, give it away to their campuses across the Amer- ners, who were students from the their club. others. icas. Academy of our Lady of Guam The winner will have the chance Students high school age and and Mount St. Mary’s Catholic to not only advance the Mercy older who attend a Mercy high High School, chose to focus on mission, but also raise awareness Sincerely, school, college or university, or issues relating to women. about a critical concern of our who are involved in a Mercy-affil- The videos specifically dealt day and be featured on the Sisters iated ministry in another way, are with educational and economic of Mercy Institute website. all eligible for participation in the inequality. All submissions can be upload- contest. Entries are due no later than ed on the Sisters of Mercy of the Mia In a video which may run up April 1. A panel of judges select- Americas website, and campus to five minutes in length, partici- ed by the Sisters of Mercy will ul- Ministry is on hand with support pants are asked to share about one timately decide the winner. for those who need it.
FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 13, 2019 FEATURES PAGE 7 RSCO FEATURE: Public HealtH club
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The Senior Date Auction was hosted by committee chair Maddie Weitz and committee member Christian Copper in the Walker Recital Hall.
Contributed photo Bidding for a Members of the Public Health RSCO took part in the Polar Plunge this year as one of their many service activities. good cause By Katy Vaccariello By Delvin Ergott Staff writer Staff writer Continuing the campus club spotlight, this week we offer an On Feb. 6, the Senior Class Gift Com- insight into the world of the Public Health Club. At the head of the mittee hosted the Senior Date Auction as club is Katie Reisinger, a senior dual major in Public Health and one of its largest fundraising events of the Environmental Science. year. The main goal of the club is to improve the quality of life for The ever-popular event, which took individuals through community service and partnership. This place in the Walker Recital Hall, was to be engagement encourages students to reflect on themselves as fellow held the week before but had to be post- community members. The students involved with the club engage in poned due to the weather conditions. public health activities in and around the Erie area. The auction was still well attended by an “People should come check out Public Health Club if they are audience that was very eager to bid on their fellow senior classmates and the accompa- looking to serve the community through enjoyable volunteer nying gifts. opportunities,” Reisinger said. “We always have tasty snacks and The event raises funds from its $4 ad- something you can take away from the meetings, as well as being mission charge and the money that people open to new members. You do not have to be a Public Health major to are happy to part with for a “date” with get involved.” their favored senior. Other members helping Reisinger to run a successful club include Seniors Maddie Weitz and Christian vice president Hannah Buncher, secretary Lauren Wychowski and Copper were the hosts of the auction treasurer Elizabeth Becker. The faculty adviser for the club is Lucy event. Weitz is a Political Science major, Thairu, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Public Health. and Copper is a Religious Studies and In- telligence Studies double major, with both Contributed photo When asked about her participation in Public Health club, Buncher, also being members of this year’s Senior a sophomore dual major in Biology and Public Health, said, “My Class Gift Committee. Seniors Aidan Giles and IBK Olaoye took favorite part of being a member of the Public Health Club is that I get For Copper, the best part of the night part in the popular Senior Date Auction. the chance to be involved in many different activities that benefit both was involvement from his peers. the Mercyhurst and Erie communities.” “It was great to see all the people who the event. For him, it was an evening of One such activity was creating personal kits for emergency chose to come out and support our cause. fun for a good cause. preparedness and learning to prepare for the unexpected. In the fall, Even those who didn’t bid helped to create “I liked getting the prizes that I won, like the club created a trick-or-treat event to raise money for the House of a fun atmosphere,” he said. a coupon for Calamari’s and a lunch with Mercy and made fall cards for children at Shriners Hospital. Indeed there were some intense bidding Jenell Patton. I was auctioned off for lunch wars of the evening. with President Victor and I went for over “Volunteering is a big part of who we are,” Reisinger said. A range of gifts that were auctioned in- $100 with that prize. It was a great event “We previously volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank, cluded vouchers to Blaze Pizza, an escort and great experience.” Pennsylvania Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Home, Salvation Army, Special from Luke the Laker and lunch with Rhon- The Senior Class Gift Committee is do- Olympics and even did an Earth Day cleanup.” da and President Michael T. Victor. nating the money raised toward the Living As the club continues to grow from its creation in 2011, there are Four tickets to the Erie Otters game the Dream scholarship, which, according many activities planned for the future. Each meeting works to inform brought in big money for the cause, as did to Copper, “will go to help a student who students on a new topic in a fun and creative way. Future meetings the gift card to Aoyama Japanese Steak- is making the best of their time here at are left open to new ideas from the club. house. Mercyhurst through an internship or field For those interested in checking out Public Health Club, the next Certain gifts, such as the gift card to the work.” Cornerstone Bar & Grill, were unsurpris- Given the amount the committee has meeting is Feb. 19. The club members will be discussing healthy ingly popular, and others like the reserved already raised, this will certainly be a truly relationships, eating fondue and making Valentine’s cards for the graduation seats sold at a much higher helpful way to give back to the university. Mercy Center for Women. price than one would have expected. The Gift Committee is now edging clos- As a parting word, Reisinger hopes to point out the benefits of this The most expensive gift was indeed the er and closer to its end goal of $20,000 in a RSCO. front-row seats, which sold for over $160. scholarship fund. “Over the past four years, Public Health Club has given me great Even the cheapest gifts sold for about $20, Any juniors interested in getting involved friends and experiences I will cherish forever. I encourage everyone to meaning that lots of money was raised for with the gift committee for their class can come out and give it a try,” she said. the Senior Class Gift. look out for applications, which will appear Paul Cohen, senior Public History major, near the end of this semester, as well as the was one of the students who took part in last few fundraisers of this year. PAGE 8 FEATURES Wednesday, February 13, 2019
RSCO FEATURE: Laker Student Media CLub
By Rebecca Dunphy Staff writer
Lights, cameras, actions! Welcome to campus one of Mercyhurst’s newest clubs: Laker Student Media. With the loss of the campus radio station, the Laker Student Media organization started in early September as an opportunity for students to engage in multiple media experiences. “The mission of the club is to try and introduce students to a variety of media sources,” officer Marina Boyle photo Nicholas Wendelboe said. “Our club offers Soccer was one of the many sports that the Erie-area girls, from grades kindergarten through eighth students the chance to be involved with TV and grade, got to try at Mercyhurst’s Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration. video production, news reporting, social media, audio/podcasting and gaming.” Currently, the club focuses on TV production news, highlighting events across campus that a few members will attend and cover like a news Girls get motivated segment. Events covered include Hurst Day, the Fashion Department’s Turkey Bowl, Mercyhurst’s Christmas Tree lighting and most recently the by college sports Fighting for Folgs hockey game. “With multiple forms of media present in By Marina Boyle today’s world, there is an endless number of Features editor things that can be done or created,” Wendelboe said. “Any idea that a student has that involves Feb. 6 marked the 33rd annu- al National Girls & Women in some sort of media platform, we encourage them Sports Day (GWSD), a nation- to reach out to join the club and we can help wide observance of the achieve- make their idea come to life.” ments of women and girls in Students from every major with an interest sports, particularly at the colle- in media are welcome to contact club officers, giate level. At Mercyhurst, GWSD Wendelboe and Donald Bryant, or attend the is in its eighth year. meetings, which held every other Wednesday The day was held in the Rec night. Center and invited girls from the The club’s adviser is Communication local area, grades K-8, to experi- ence the life of a college athlete. Department chair Brian Sheridan, who has a The event began in 2012 when background in broadcasting and radio that allows Mercyhurst invited 30 young girls Marina Boyle photo him to lend his expertise to students in this club. to participate. The event has ex- Overall, he describes student participation in panded each year since. A young GWSD participant tries out a rowing machine. Girls also tried the club as a learning experience. The girls can try out all the out soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball and softball. “There really are lots of things you can get out sports that Mercyhurst offers, of this. They’re working together, story telling, with interactive stations run by dising major,Mia D’Amato, who ty to see older girls in action, learn about healthy lifestyles and, since working with deadlines, using technology and female student athletes and their plays on the field hockey team, was one athlete who shared her female Athletic Training students hopefully they have fun,” Sheridan said. coaches. The event was brought to the expertise with the young recruits. are present as well, learn about In addition to news segments, the club also Hurst by Bethany Brun, assistant “This is such a great event. Our other ways to be involved in ath- hosts a weekly student-based opinion talk show director of Community Engage- coach encourages us to take part letics. This day is important to me titled “Laker Tea-Vee.” Every Thursday night, ment and Service Learning. Brun in this in order to give back to personally because so many girls three to four members of the club sit down and has a special place in her heart for the women of our community. return year after year and have discuss topics relating to popular culture, which this day. We volunteer our time to teach gone on to pursue these sports are streamed live. “I started the event in 2012 be- young girls and their friends the in high school, which leads to Students can watch these and other segments cause I attended a GWSD event basic skills needed to compete in healthy and active lifestyles,” Brun said. on the organization’s YouTube page, Laker when I was 13 and was intro- sports. Running an event such as duced to the sport of rowing. I this one teaches the younger gen- After the event in the Rec Cen- Student Media, as well as on the channel Hurst eration of women to be resilient ter, the girls were taken to the ice TV. stuck with the sport throughout middle school and high school, and proud to ‘play like a girl.’” rink for pizza and the women’s “We are trying to engage in events that are and received a scholarship to Mer- Sophomore Business and Com- hockey game for Fan Apprecia- happening on campus to do student-driven news cyhurst to row. I want other girls petitive Intelligence major Emma tion Day. The girls were also given stories,” Sheridan said. “Being the first year, we introduced to unique sports like Scali was also at the event to help posters to be signed by the players are picking big events and working with students rowing and to become empow- out the soccer team. after the game. in other departments.” ered to pursue athletics in their “Women in Sports Day is a tru- As well as the confidence boost As the club continues to grow, Wendelboe future,” Brun said. ly enjoyable day, and to see the ex- and community aspect, mak- wants to continue to highlight the news section The day welcomed 150 girls citement and enthusiasm that the ing a personal connection with from the local area to Mercy- girls have to take part in the activ- a sport can open more academic of Laker Student Media and expand on their new ities is really rewarding,” Scali said. options. It is fair to say that the gaming section. hurst for both the event and the women’s hockey game afterward. The current Laker sports teams event brought a lot of joy to the “We currently only have a handful of students Sports offered this year includ- see the event as a way to build children and the 120 athletes in- that take part in news reporting, and would like ed rowing, soccer, lacrosse, field the female athletes of the future volved. to attract more. I believe that people should hockey, volleyball and softball. by giving them the confidence to “Any chance to be able to share join Laker Student Media because of the Even sports that generally require consider a sporting career. and express what soccer has pro- creativity our club offers to students on campus,” larger or more complex facilities, “This day is beneficial to our vided for me, and what all sports Wendelboe said. such as golf, cross country and student athletes because it gives have provided to athletes here is water polo, got creative to get girls our female athletes the opportu- humbling, and I hope these girls involved indoors. nity to share their sport. It also are able to take something away Sophomore Fashion Merchan- gives younger girls the opportuni- from that,” Scali said. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 FEATURES PAGE 9 Hurst’s Got Talent needs you By Katy Vaccariello all kinds to share the stage in the missions counselor; Robert Reid, MAC/SAC programmers be- Staff writer Walker Recital Hall. We are looking marching band director; and Na- lieve there is plenty of hidden tal- “I am most excited about seeing than Nitczynski, academic coun- ent across campus and encourage Do you have a special talent you the wide range of talents that will forward to seeing selor. any and all appropriate acts to join want to share with the world? Or be displayed,” said Grace Simson, “ The panel of judges comes the group for a night to remem- all the hidden at least share with the students of a junior Music Therapy major from outside of the MAC/SAC ber. Mercyhurst? The opportunity has who is one of the programmers talent Mercyhurst team to ensure fair judging across Sign-ups will end two days be- arrived. of the event. “Unlike the Coffee students have to the board, with Franc even com- fore the event is held. The Multicultural Activities House, all types of acts are wel- ing from Mercyhurst’s North East In order to enter Hurst’s Got Council and Student Activities comed and encouraged, so it will offer.” campus. Talent, all you have to do is use Council are organizing a Talent be an even more diverse and inter- Adrienne Nannen There are several students the event’s sign-up link found Show specially for Lakers. Hurst’s esting show.” signed up already in preparation on all forms of MSG social me- Got Talent will be held on Feb. All students are encouraged to for the big night. dia. The link is also found on the 23 at 9 p.m. in the Walker Recital take part in the talent show, what- es being adjusted accordingly if a A couple of the acts include many posters scattered through- Hall. ever their skill may be. The only group act wins. vocals by freshman Allen Schoyer out campus. The idea for a campuswide tal- limitation is making sure the act is Of course, MAC/SAC wants and surprise impressions by soph- Once your name is registered, ent show was influenced by the appropriate for school. everyone to share in the wealth of omore Chris Streibich. programmers Simson and Nan- success of a previous event, Cof- Not only do the students get a little prize, and all participants Adrienne Nannen is the second nen will contact you about the fee House, held by MAC/SAC the freedom to display their tal- will receive some delicious pizza. event programmer excited for anticipated talent and share any last semester. ents, there is also a little compe- As most talent shows go, there what the evening will bring. last-minute information. That event highlighted the sign- tition among participants. Prizes will be a panel of judges voting on “We are looking forward to For those preferring be to a ing and musical talents of the will be passed out to the top three the top three acts. seeing all the hidden talent Mer- spectator, invite your friends and student population in the Student acts, and the first-place winner The students running the event cyhurst students have to offer,” join the MAC/SAC team as they Union. will receive a pair of AirPods. scoured the Mercyhurst campus Nannen, a junior Integrated Mar- support and cheer on the many This time around, the event is There will also be prizes for for three volunteer faculty judg- keting Communications major, wonderful acts Mercyhurst stu- open and welcoming talents of second and third place, with priz- es, and found Abigail Franc, ad- said. dents have to offer. Commuters start new association By Nick Mathur Since there have not been any organiza- alike should join CSA in order to better get Zurn Hall or Sullivan Hall parking lot, an Staff writer tions for commuters at Mercyhurst before, to know Erie and approbate all that the city Erie’s best pizza voting contest and spon- interaction between commuters and resi- has to offer, which extends far beyond the sored group outings,” Czulewicz said. “We This semester, Mercyhurst will launch dent students have been difficult. gates of Mercyhurst.” would like to organize trips to local Erie the new Commuter Student Association One of the goals of CSA is to make these CSA plans to host monthly events both landmarks, tourist attractions, venues and (CSA), a club focused on creating an in- interactions more effortless and more pres- on and off campus to introduce its mem- festivals, and possibly an on-campus con- teractive community for its commuter stu- ent on campus. bers to the various facets of Erie. cert featuring a popular local band.” dents. “We aim to achieve bringing the com- The CSA comes as part of many initia- CSA will host its first monthly event on “Prior to the foundation of CSA, there muters and residents on campus closer tives that we have seen in recent months Feb. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the was no established or organized coalition together to bridge the gap between us,” to help commuters have a better college Zurn Lobby. It will be a “Grab-’n’-Go for commuter students, so I decided to Seyboldt said. “We hope to join together experience, such as new Campus Ministry Breakfast” featuring food from local bak- start one,” Anna Czulewicz, sophomore and make lasting friendships with students program specifically for commuting stu- ery Jo’s Brooklyn Bagels. Sports Medicine major, said. in and out of our major while not being in dents and updates to the Student Union Aside from events, CSA will hold a gen- “We received official RSCO recognition the classroom setting.” Commuter Lounge. eral assembly meeting once a month. status in October 2018 and began active Another one of the goals of CSA is to For Czulewicz, the premise behind most The club is holding its first meeting on operations in January 2019,” Czulewicz showcase what Erie has to offer outside of of the events planned is to bring Erie to Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. in the Student Union said. Mercyhurst. campus. Great Room. Czulewicz is the first president of the “I believe that a very indispensable aspect “Some of the prospective ideas that we This will be an opportunity for social CSA and is assisted by sophomore Early of the ‘college experience’ is immersion have include a taste-of-Erie sampler fea- engagement, meeting new peers and ex- Childhood and Special Education major into the city where your college is located,” turing food from Erie’s most famous local ploring and understanding concerns of the Abi Seyboldt as the club’s vice president. Czulewicz said. “Commuters and residents restaurants, a drive-in movie night in the commuting population. LAKER MOMENT Groundhog Day gathering
Mercyhurst students, from left, Brittany Warren, Alexandra Long, Emily Kline, Kristian Biega, Edgar Halligan and Quinn Cooley traveled to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day, where they met up with Erie City Councilwoman Liz Allen, center. Allen took a photo with the students and shared it on her social media in the spirit of the day. Contributed photo PAGE 10 HEARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Photo by Jillian Marcellin
A jellyfish sculpture is part of Claire Orr’s display in the Sophomore Review show, now on exhibit at the PAC.
ART REVIEW Gallery features sophomore works By Jillian Marcellin ations that are hung. were the typographic self-por- Staff writer One sculpture, created by traits. Graphic Design student Claire The graphics students who Eighteen students have been Orr, of a giant jellyfish dangling displayed these portraits were gathering up some of their best from the ceiling is very eye-catch- still able to show their individu- work to be reviewed by a com- ing. ality through the words that they mittee of Art department faculty The jellyfish sculpture uses choose to represent them. and viewed by the campus for the beautiful highlights and shadows The portraits were incredibly Sophomore Review show. to create a comprehensive and or- detailed. Each sophomore is presenting ganic design. Some of the typed portraits eight to 10 examples from their Another sculpture of sea life in had a slight flare of hidden color portfolio in the show. the gallery took a different take on to add to it. These students have hung their a similar idea. The giant sea horse, Each piece in the show has a work in the Cummings Art Gal- created by Taylor Wiegand, uses a unique quality to it that clearly lery in whatever arrangement that variety of color and texture. represents each student. demonstrates their ability to orga- It was mesmerizing to figure Overall, the art majors that are nize a presentation. out the vast materials used. participating in the show created The show opened in the gallery The students have a variety of an interesting and beautiful dis- on Feb. 11, so the public can view creations in the show. play. their displays. Demi Eadie, an Art Therapy These 18 students gathered The sophomore art students student, exhibited an attractive their best works to represent their filled the gallery with their art over use of line and color to make vi- programs, and the examples in the the weekend for us to see a vari- sual interest. show were very attractive. ety of pottery, sculptures, photos, Her pieces used muted tones The growth that these students paintings and posters. that seemed to represent a mini- have made while at Mercyhurst As one walks through the Cum- malistic flair to balance the com- University was very impressive. Photo by Jillian Marcellin mings Gallery there is a sort of plexity of the lines. The show is open at the Cum- amazement by the interesting cre- Some other interesting exhibits mings Art Gallery in the PAC. Eric Olson’s works are part of the Sophomore Review show. You will ‘Love’ this MIAC guest artist By Jenny Sabliov she was singled out by Phil Spector. majority of career behind the scenes. Staff writer Some of her top hits are “Wait Til Regardless, she expressed no re- My Baby Gets Home” and “Da Doo grets and had spent a fulfilling career. Once again, the Mercyhurst In- Ron Ron.” On Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Love will stitute of Arts and Culture brings a She has performed “Christmas perform a concert that features a va- sensational artist to the Mary D’An- (Baby, Please Come Home)” ev- riety of selections from her expan- gelo Performing Arts Center stage. ery year for 28 years on “The Late sive career. Continuing the 2018-19 season is Show.” Tickets are selling quickly and Brett none other than Darlene Love. Love has also performed as a back- Johnson, Ph.D., expects this show to With more than 50 years in show up vocalist for Sam Cooke, Elvis sell out like the previous MIAC per- business, Love is celebrating Black Presley, Cher and Aretha Franklin. formances this season. History Month with her outstanding During the 1980s, there was a Ticket prices are $30 for adults, career. roots/rock revival that pulled Love $25 for seniors and $20 for students With Academy and Grammy back into the spotlight and rebooted and youth. Mercyhurst students can awards for “20 Feet from Stardom” her solo career. get a free ticket to the performance and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Not only does Love sing, she is a with their IDs. induction, she is sure to captivate the film and stage actress as well. They can be purchased at the box audience with her iconic warm and She was in all four “Lethal Weap- office or online at the MIAC website. gracious presence. on” movies and starred as Motor- This performance is sponsored by At the age of 77, she still rocks mouth Maybelle in “Hairspray.” Christian Brothers Services, Rocket and, according to her news release, According to her news release, 105 FM and WSEE-The CW. The she has no intention to retire anytime Love is planning a “Love for the 2018-19 MIAC Live series is made soon. Holiday” Christmas television spe- possible through the generosity of Contributed photo In the beginning of her career, her cial for December. Scott Enterprises, Cumulus Media iconic voice rang through 1960s girl Even though Love has been gifted and the Erie County Gaming Reve- Darlene Love will perform at Mercyhurst on Feb. 16. groups such as the Blossoms, until with her iconic voice, she spent the nue Authority. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 HEARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 Athletic Band pride of Lakers By Ashley Viszneki This was true for the band’s Staff writer 2018 show, “Jesus Christ Super- star.” When the football team scores The show is performed during a touchdown, the first thing you’ll halftime at the football games, hear is the Mercyhurst “Fight and the music from the show can Song.” also be heard at open houses. Have you ever wondered who is The purpose of Lak- playing this song? er Pride, Reid said, is The answer to that question is “to enhance the experience of the Laker Pride Athletic Band. anyone who visits or attends Mer- This group was started by the cyhurst University.” previous athletic director, Joe Whether it is game day, or an Kimball, in 2014, and is now un- open house, Laker Pride is there der the direction of Bob Reid. and ready to perform. The Mercyhurst Athletic Band Christopher Manley, a junior performs during athletic events in Psychology major, has played both the fall and spring semesters. in the Laker Pride Drumline for The band also performs a year- three years and said his favorite ly show with popular stand tunes parts about being in the band are and, of course, the school’s Alma the people he has become friends Mater and “Fight Song.” with as well as the band pushing Reid said that his favorite part him to become a better developed about directing the Laker Pride is Contributed photo musician. the excitement, working with the If you are interested in joining students, working towards a final Members of the Laker Pride Athletic Band pose on the football bleachers. The band formed in 2014. the Laker Pride Athletic Band, production and getting to see the contact Bob Reid at 814-824-2005 final product. The band plays football games, as well as high school band com- Reid said that a show is select- or [email protected]. Reid also said that his favorite basketball games, hockey games, petitions such as the North Hills ed by consulting the staff and ul- You can also talk to a current event with the band is “anytime campus events (such as the annu- circuit competition and LMBA timately deciding on a show that band member to learn more the band plays.” al bonfire and the open houses), Championships. appeals to all ages. about it.
THEATER REVIEW TELEVISION REVIEW Shows rate 10 out of Tenn Supernatural 300 By Jenny Sabliov dience could have been just as By Gabrielle Bejarano showed us the lives of “One” Rachele Heasley played Lena and Staff writer shocked as the characters. Staff writer and “Two,” each a lone friend to Darby Shafron played Girl. The episode begins with the the other, who execute the same “Lord Byron’s Love Letter,” Warning: This review contains spoilers. boys trying to retrieve the skull of This weekend welcomed The habit of playing cards and watch- directed by Tessa Sayre, was Sarah Good, a witch killed during One-Acts of Tennessee Williams ing the TV in hopes of steering about an old woman played by “Supernatural” is the longest the Salem Witch trials, from a col- with excitement and enthusiasm, clear of any legitimate conflict. Emma Kleinmann and a spinster running television drama to date. lector of supernatural artifacts. all four performances resulting in One was played by Grace Sloop played by Ella Santillano living in Currently on season 14, the When they accuse him of kill- a sold-out theater. and Two by John Hetrick, both a decaying house who claimed to show just aired landmark episode ing another hunter, he tries to kill The Mercyhurst Theatre pro- successfully portraying needy possess a love letter from Lord 300, titled “Lebanon.” them, but they get the upper hand gram presented the show in a people avoiding their problems. Byron. “Supernatural” centers around and kill him instead. new and up close perspective One struggled with her phys- Nina Hollopeter played a cu- two brothers named Sam and They also take all of the super- with audience members prompt- ical condition and waited for in- rious visitor and Justice Alleruz- Dean Winchester who travel the natural artifacts with them back ed to sit on the stage with char- evitable death. zo played her less than intrigued country to hunt monsters. to their bunker to document and acters weaving in and out of “The Case of the Crushed husband. Over the past 14 years, the show catalogue them so the artifacts do the aisles, a modern experience Petunias,” directed by Jacob Tre- “Auto-da-Fé,” directed by Eliz- has imbued the importance of not fall into the wrong hands. adding to the brilliance of Mer- tinik, told the story of Miss Dor- abeth Shewan, is about Eloi, a family (whether through blood or On the way, they decide to stop cyhurst students’ depictions of othy Simple, a woman trapped young postal worker who resides not), so it only makes sense that for supplies and leave everything Williams’ work. in her job at a prim and proper in New Orleans with his mother, they would celebrate 300 episodes just sitting in the backseat of their Each piece did a fabulous job shop in Massachusetts. Mme. Duevenet, who was played with the return of John Win- iconic 1967 Chevy Impala. showcasing the talents of each Miss Dorothy Simple was by Alexandra Newton. chester, Sam and Dean’s father. Meanwhile, Sam realizes that of its student directors. played by Jenna Rosciszewski Carroll did a fantastic job of Overall, the episode was really they have an ancient Chinese “This Property is Condemned, and the young man who unfortu- portraying the frustration and great and delivered on the come- mythological pearl that can grant directed by Alexis Webb, told the nately trampled her petunias was pent up fire his character saw as dy, drama and tears that “Super- your heart’s greatest desire. story of Willie, a 13-year-old girl played by Jon Reddinger. necessary for the purification of natural” is well known for. They surmise that this is how from Mississippi played by Maria Supporting characters Po- his city. The opening screen cap of they can get the Archangel Mi- Dombrowski, and 16-year-old lice Officer and Mrs. Dull were Tennessee Williams’ work is “Dad’s on a hunting trip and he chael out of Dean’s head. Tom played by Chance Wandler. played by Carlena Bressanelli and remarkable in how he conveyed hasn’t been home in a few days” At this point, I was frustrated The plot of the play was re- Amelia Miguez, respectively. all of this information, and the was an amazing nostalgic pre- because this was eating away at vealed through deliberate ex- “Hello from Bertha,” directed Mercyhurst students did a won- cursor to the episode because I potential Jeffrey Dean Morgan as position, primarily Tom asking by Abby Whitman, had Abby derful job carrying out his vision. watched “Pilot” when it aired and John Winchester screen time. questions, with Willie answering, Larimore play Bertha, a suffer- The creative team behind was in fourth grade. I have waited about 12 years for bit by bit revealing the dismal cir- ing and delusional woman re- the scenes included Madeleine That line is what started Sam his return (I don’t count his green cumstances she has been in since membering her many past lovers Steineck, lighting designer; Re- and Dean’s journey. screen moment in the season 2 the death of her family. whilst waiting for eviction and a becca Holt, production stage Personally, I wish the network finale). “I Can’t Imagine Tomorrow,” slow but sure death. manager; and Allison Christo- had not told the audience about Overall, the episode had its directed by Monica Tinsley, Bethany Sulecki played Goldie, pher, assistant stage manager. John Winchester’s return. highs and lows, but it is definite- John did not come back until ly one of the best episodes that almost half-way through the epi- aired out of the 300. sode, so I spent the first half fo- The writers promised John cused on when he was returning Winchester, and they delivered. Like the arts? How about writing? instead of paying attention to the “Supernatural” airs Thursday story line. nights at 8 p.m. and has been re- Maybe you should write for the A&E section! Join us at our reporters’ It also would have made his re- newed for season 15. meetings Mondays at 7 p.m. in Hirt 103, or email us at artsmerciad@ turn more significant if it were a gmail.com. You’ll even get paid $10 an article! surprise because no one on the show is expecting it, so the au- PAGE 12 OPINION Wednesday, February 13, 2019
GOOD What to renovate Mercyhurst, in partnership with in Hammermill the Erie School District, received a space on the bottom floor of the few lucky ones to ascend to the $500,000 grant! By Anthony library. fourth floor of the library, which Miller If you wanted to find a book houses books on history, biology Opinion Editor of philosophy, you’d know and the like. exactly where you’d have to go in The point is, I’d like to see the library to go find it. more of the library utilized for Recently, it was announced Now, if you wanted to get your book keeping, instead of many that Hammermill Library will be hands on a copy of Nietchze or of the texts being crammed into receiving a set of renovations in Kant, you’d have to sort through one floor like it is now. the summer of 2019. the entire massive second floor Secondly, I’d like to see more BAD It is the latest in a series of of the library to find what you study space on the first floor of renovations that have been are looking for. the library. hitting the campus one after Or, conversely, if you want to From what I’ve seen, the first Various lights around campus are another since President Michael find a fiction book to read, your floor of the library is a very T. Victor became president. search will be impeded by the popular study and meet-up spot. not coming on. I love the library, but I have lack of space on the third floor. I myself have used it in the two things I would like to see In some parts of the second past both for studying and for addressed in any renovation of floor, it’s hardly possible to group work. the library. crouch over to see books on the It would be nice to have more Firstly, I would like to see more bottom shelf, the shelves are so study space on this floor, as it of the library used for space for packed together. can fill up really quickly during the books. It’s like you’re King Arthur midterms or finals week. Since we lost the bottom floor searching for the Holy Grail or I know this might seem of the library to the Intel lab, a something. contrary to what I just requested, large chunk of the books in the And just like King Arthur, for more of the library to be library have all been crammed your quest will probably end used for book keeping. WEIRD onto the third floor, the floor in complete failure as you lose But the first floor of the library previously used to house mainly the book you’re looking for in has never been much used for Midterms are already only two weeks books of fiction. the seemingly endless waves of book keeping anyway, it’s always Back before the Intel lab, all shelves. been more of a study space away! the works of philosophy, among That is, unless the book you and a place for things like the other such things, occupied are looking for is one of the circulation desk and IT help desk. Should Mercyhurst have closed for cold? Skipping even one day throws campus to operate during those The Merciad By Paul a mini off course by a lot more two days. than it would to a full semester @mercyhurst.edu Cohen The weather was dangerous, course. especially for those with Editors Positions editormerciad Staff writer Lauren Abbott Editor-in-Chief editormerciad This naturally impacts how conditions that made them Meghan Maker Managing Editor newsmerciad I see the situation. Missing especially vulnerable to cold Kristian Biega News Editor featuremerciad A couple of weeks ago, even one mini class means weather. Marina Boyle Features Editor sportsmerciad Mercyhurst University closed that I missed out on a lot of Maybe they did the right thing Bernard Garwig Sports Editor entertainmentmerciad for two days, a Wednesday and a information. in the end by playing it safe, but Lauren Ganger A&E Editor opinionmerciad Thursday, due to cold weather. Other than missing classes, we have had similar winters in the Anthony Miller Opinion Editor copymerciad There has been a lot of people my priorities and extracurricular past. Maria Williams Copy Editor admerciad debating whether or not this was agenda weren’t messed up too I visited Erie during an Megan Stubbs Ad Manager kbowers the right thing to do. Kristin Bowers Adviser much. extremely cold episode, and I do think that it was a little I can’t speak for other the campus was operating as it extreme for the university to individuals, but I’m sure many otherwise would. cancel all classes due to the of them had a lot more on their But, granted, it was not as subzero temperatures, but this plate. cold that time as it was this time The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper was pretty unusual weather, even I really hope their agendas around. of Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the for Erie. weren’t thrown off course by too So should they have shut I did make Wednesday school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office much. down the campus because of the productive at least, by looking But I can also understand why cold? is in Hirt, Room 110. Our phone number is (814) 824-2376. at possibilities for summer campus was closed for those My answer is that I am not sure internships. two days, even thought I don’t whether or not it was necessary, I even found a few that I want know if I entirely agree with the but it is always good to play it to pursue. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters decision. safe. But to go back to the question must be signed and names will be included with the I also know that cold weather There were both pros and cons at hand: Should the campus have letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, can be very deadly, and that to their decision, and I don’t actually shut down due to the we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are this was just a precaution to know which side of it I end up weather? due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 reduce the risk of frostbite and falling on. I say maybe, but I’m taking two words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at hypothermia. But I can take extreme weather mini courses, and they both cover [email protected]. There can be no doubt that like that. a metric ton of information each there were many extreme risks After all, the cold never day. involved in allowing Mercyhurst’s bothered me anyway.
The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are welcome and can be emailed to [email protected]. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 OPINION PAGE 13 Springfest artist a HURST STUDENTS dream come true not to sing along. Too many “bad things” took SPEAK UP By Katy When it comes to songs, there’s place at concerts that I couldn’t Vaccariello one in particular that everyone be exposed to. knows words to. Finally, after so many years, We asked the students: Staff writer That song happens to be my opportunity to attend a Jesse “Beautiful Soul.” concert has arrived. “What did you do on The announcement has been To be considered a true Jesse It will be a night that takes me made, and I couldn’t be more McCartney fan, which I like to back in time. your two days off?” excited. consider I am, you know at least I’ll be a kid once more, This year’s Springfest artist is four or five songs. which is sometimes the wish in Mickaela Zaffino, senior Psychology the ultimate throwback to my The second I heard Jesse everyone’s heart when the college major: “I cuddled with my two pups and childhood. McCartney was preforming I life becomes too much. hid from the cold.” The throwback artist is Jesse started refreshing my mind on all I’m ready to let go of the McCartney. the classic songs I used to sing stress of school, specifically the I can remember the moments along with. upcoming finals week, and dance of my childhood where I was One aspect that keeps me the night away with some of my dancing around the house drawn into the Springfest closest friends. or singing loudly in the car performance is to hear the new It’s hard to say if the evening Maria Montoya, senior Biology and whenever Jesse McCartney was songs he’s constructed. will be as exciting or memorable Psychology double major : “I lost my blasting on the radio. Sadly, I’ve fallen out of touch for everyone. keys at Chick-Fil-A and they became It brought my brothers and I with his music. Jesse McCartney is a man that frozen in the parking lot. And then I together, which didn’t happen Getting the chance to hear draws the hearts of many girls, found my keys at Chick-Fil-A.” often since I am the only girl. the classics as well as the new but it may not be the same for Despite the fun memories, they creations is like an old dream the men on campus. are not the only reason Springfest come true. Men tend to enjoy a genre of will be fun. I used to beg my mother, day music far from what Jesse creates. Emilie Yochim, junior Sports Medicine, Jesse McCartney stole the after day, to take me to a Jesse All I can say is, let’s all embrace Pre Occupational Therapy major : “I heart of young girls all over the McCartney concert. the chance for a little time travel had a wonderful break and decided to country. Her excuse always involved my back to a time when college brave the weather with my friends. We His fun, light-hearted music age. stress was far in the future. went thrifting and found some good moves people to their feet. She thought a 10-year-old was I can’t wait to enjoy the night deals.” The beat keeps you dancing, far too young to be going to and I hope it’s the same for and the words are far too catchy concerts. everyone else. Jen Pricener, junior Interior Architecture and Design major : “I worked on an interior design project for Recent winter weather St. Luke’s School.” leaves me — well, cold Compiled by Erin Almeter spur-of-the-moment plans and pass and equipment rental can be By Lauren Abbott adventures when it’s warmer out. prohibitive. I am very much a creature My favorite winter thing that Editor in Chief of habit, and for me it is much we don’t have on campus is a Grammy letdown easier to be spontaneous when nice hill to sled on. I know it’s going to be warm In high school, I would often Even some of the bigger As we move further into out and I don’t have to spend 10 go sledding with friends and By Marina artists who took home awards February, and the Erie weather minutes bundling up just to brave teammates for hours and then to Boyle weren’t there to collect them. finally decides what temperature the weather outside. someone’s house for a nice group However, there were some big Staff writer range it should stay in, I can’t Often in the winter, plans dinner. highlights for me with celebrity help but feel bored and annoyed either get canceled because no I wish that we had a place on performances. at being stuck inside during gross one wants to leave the warmth of campus to do this, as this is an The annual Grammy Awards Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus weather. their apartments or the weather easy and low-cost activity that I were held this Sunday for the singing together was really Yes, I know that the snow and is too uncooperative for us to go know so many people enjoy. 61st year running to celebrate beautiful and I particularly the cold come every year to Erie. out. It’s nice to be able to go achievements and success in enjoyed St. Vincent and Dua I mean, I’ve lived here almost all A lot of the time, my plans outside all bundled up and just music. Lipa’s duet. my life, but it still makes me miss with friends will consist of sled down a hill like little kids, I watched the awards from It was disappointing that the the sunshine. going to Ryan Hall for food joking and poking fun at friends Ryan Hall with my roommates, BAFTAs were held on the same I love the warm weather, and simply because it is close to my when someone inevitably flips and I have to say that I was a little night, and many of my favorite anything above 70 degrees is the apartment and I won’t have to be over halfway down the hill. underwhelmed on the whole. celebrities were at that event perfect temperature for me. outside long. While I wish we had a suitable While I loved the girl power instead. I am also always cold. I wish there were more winter hill to sled on, since we do not, aspect of the show and the The defining moment had to If you have ever been around activities close to and on campus my friends and I have made new surprise appearance from be Cardi B receiving the award me while walking outside, you’re to enjoy, because while I hate the snowy day traditions of movie Michelle Obama, I felt that the for Best Rap Album, and being aware of this, as I complain cold I am more than willing to go nights and board game nights event itself was a little lackluster. the first solo female to do so. about it constantly. outside if I know I’m going to be that have become a regular staple It seemed that the same This was the point of the night I’ve always found it harder to having fun with friends. in our friend group. people were nominated time that my roommates and I had hang out with friends and make Often times, the winter This has the added bonus of and time again. been waiting for, and I was plans during the winter months activities around Erie can be cost being inside, so we can all stay I felt like Lady Gaga was ready for the most controversial solely because of the weather. prohibitive to college students on warm without having to be all onstage for about half of the speech of the show. During the fall semester, it is a budget. bundled up. show, and Childish Gambino However, her speech may so easy to just walk to a friend’s I know skiing and Even though I may hate the won big more than once. have mentioned weed, but it was apartment and hang out on the snowboarding are big things in cold, being able to go outside In other controversy, Drake still far less risque than I was lawn outside the building or sit in the Erie area and can be a great and play in the snow with friends was cut off midway through anticipating. Trinity Green and eat lunch and group activity for friends, but for is still something that brings a his speech, and it was probably Definitely not a bad show, throw a Frisbee around. college students who have never smile to my face and makes me the only exciting speech of the but personally I’m hoping the I find that I make many more skied before, the cost of a ski appreciate Erie a little more. night. Oscars bring more drama. PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Split weekend for wrestling By Marco Cicchino and Biddle clinched the series Staff writer for the Mountain Cats before the Lakers’ Jacob Robb defeated Tyler It wasn’t originally planned to Oliver 4-1 at 285. play out this way, but the Mercy- The following day, the Lakers hurst Lakers wrestling team found won their senior day 30-12 over themselves hosting the Pitt-John- the University of Findlay Oilers. stown Mountain Cats and the “We did a lot of good things University of Findlay Oilers back against Findlay which helped us to back on Feb. 8-9. swing those results in our favor,” The Oilers were at the Mercy- Wehler said “It’s a bit harder to hurst Athletic Center after the go back to back days but with the Lakers’ Jan. 30 hosting affair was cancellation we had to do it this canceled due to the cold weather. way. Our guys responded really The Lakers fell 9-30 to the well to the situation.” Mountain Cats, but turned around The Oilers took the first match with a 30-12 victory over the Oil- with the Lakers’ Ruggeri falling to ers. Zachary Collins at 125. “I knew we would have a really However, the Lakers’ Soriano tough time against UPJ,” wres- and Burke both pinned their op- tling Head Coach Mike Wehler ponents, and took the lead for the said. “They are one of the top Lakers at 9-3. teams in the country. We wrestled The Oilers and the Lakers then well, but their experience helped traded two matches each, with them get the edge.” Jill Marcelin photo the Oilers’ Josh and James Wimer The victory for the Moun- over Clark and Kinyua respec- tain Cats (16-4, 6-1) was secured Mercyhurst’s Alexis Soriano grapples with Matthew Siszka of Pitt-Johnstown. The Lakers fell 9-30 tively and the Lakers’ Grass and at 4:53 of the 174-pound bout against the Mountain Cats, but were victorious 30-12 against University of Findlay for Senior Day. Johnson over Oilers Justin West when the Mountain Cats’ Steven and Mark Trifelos. Edwards pinned Kevin Holman, Howard defeating Jacob Ruggeri the momentum back to the visi- Corey Falleroni took two and a Armani Robinson picked up the first of two pins in the second 9-4 at 125, followed by the Lak- tors, as they would go on to win half minutes of overtime to de- the Oilers’ last win of the day half, and after a 10-4 decision at ers’ Alexis Soriano responding the next two bouts. feat the Lakers’ Kevin Kinyua 7-5 against Konyk, before the Lakers’ 184 for the Mountain Cats’ Brock 10-5 over Mountain Cat Matthew Top-ranked Mountain Cat at 157. Begin and Robb sealed victory for Biddle over the Lakers’ Trever Be- Siszka (8-5, 4-2) at 133. Chris Eddins took a 16-0 techni- The Lakers’ Logan Grass cut the Lakers. gin. But the Mountain Cats’ Joey cal over Mike Clark at 149, earn- the team deficit to nine after a 4-0 The sides traded decisions to Alessandro recorded an 8-0 major ing the fall with just five seconds shutout of Devin Austin at 165, Sports editor Bernard Garwig con- open the night, with Brendan over Aidan Burke at 141, sending left in regulation. but the Mountain Cats’ Edwards tributed to this article MU hockey players receive honors for HURST January successes RESULTS By Ruairidh Fraser who recorded points in all eight Contributing writer The award was a of Mercyhurst’s games through- Feb. 6: Men’s basketball nice recognition, out the month for a total of 17 Mercyhurst’s Emma Nuutinen “ points. and Joe Duszak have been recog- but as a team we Duszak scored eight and assist- vs. Clarion University: nized for their achievements over still have a lot to ed nine, including a first collegiate the past month by being named hat trick. 88-42 (Lakers are now 16-4, College Hockey America (CHA) improve in order Over the month, he was named Player of the Month and Atlantic as AHA defensive player of the and have won eight straight) Hockey Association (AHA) play- to reach our week three times and recorded er of the month, respectively. goals this year.” points in 12 consecutive games. Duszak was also named as the Emma Nuutinen, The men’s team currently sits at Hockey Commissioners Associa- women’s 13-14-3 and is back in action on tion (HCA) Player of the Month. Feb. 15 against Army after a bye Feb. 7-8: Women’s ice These awards cover the month ice hockey week this past weekend. of January, where both Lakers Duszak’s second award was an- hockey vs. Syracuse had great success on the ice. currently has a record of 12-12-3 nounced Tuesday as he claimed Nuutinen posted a career-high for the season. the prestigious award and is a tes- University: 5-6, 0-4 , five-point game against Colgate, “The award was a nice recog- tament to the defensemen’s out- which was also her second ever nition, but as a team we still have standing play over the last month. Syracuse (Lakers are now career hat trick. a lot to improve in order to reach Despite these successes, Duzsak Her total points score for the our goals this year,” Nuutinen said. is keen to see the team succeed on 12-12-3) month was nine – comprised of The Mercyhurst women next the home stretch of the season. four goals and five assists. travel to Penn State to face the “This season has been up and “Personally I have had my best Nittany Lions on Feb. 15 and 16. down so far,” said Duszak. “So season so far in college,” Nuuti- For the men’s team, Duszak was we’re hoping that during this last nen said. “Last year was a slow the winner of multiple awards as stretch we can really find our foot- Feb. 10: Men’s tennis start, so I am very happy.” he was named the AHA player of ing and go into the play-offs on a Nuutinen leads the Lakers in the month before being named high note.” vs. Daemen College: 7-0, terms of goals scored with 12 the HCA player of the month the The Lakers last played against and a total of 21 points for the next day. Canisius College in a home and Lakers (1-0) season. It was an extremely successful home series winning one and The women’s ice hockey team month for Duszak, a defensemen, drawing the second. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 SPORTS PAGE 15 Loss for women’s b-ball By Marco Cicchino Shopene 11 seconds after Chessar’s Staff writer rainbow and scored four straight visitor points with 13 seconds left A game that by any stretch of in regulation, the only interruption. the imagination could have been The Golden Eagles’ Dickson necessary for Mercyhurst wom- opened the third with two quick en’s basketball head coach Dean- baskets a minute in, and added na Richard’s players fell out of another one at 2:42 after Shopene their hands before it was too late and the Golden Eagles’ Emily to make a run. Hegedus traded baskets, sparking The Clarion University Golden a 12-4 run over the next 4:17. Eagles led the Lakers by as much She would later trade a bucket as 22 on Wednesday, holding that with two free throws from Renz, margin with three minutes left in who was held to 12 points but was the third and staving off a furious one of three Lakers in double fig- Laker comeback for a 73-65 win. ures. “We struggled,” Amber Renz, The Lakers would get six back junior said. “We didn’t play our in the final minute on free throws game, we played right into theirs, from Shopene and Sidwell and a which caused us to lose.” layup from Chessar, but Dickson The Golden Eagles led the en- responded to close the quarter. tire way, usurping Laker attempts The loss sees the Lakers falling to cut the deficit. two games out of the sixth and fi- The Lakers’ Emily Shopene nal playoff spot in the West. opened the scoring off a steal All is not lost for the Lakers, from Kadijah Dickson, then fell Trey Fahsel photo however, with a trip to Slippery into a four-point deficit at 3:50 of Rock University upcoming Feb. the first when Eliza Oswalt found The Lakers’ No. 14 Lauren Lapertosa races from the paint as a Clarion Golden Eagles player gets ready to 13 in a division that has seen only Renz down low to open the Lak- dribble down court. No. 4 ranked Indiana clinch a ers’ largest lead of the evening. postseason berth. Dickson responded 20 seconds Golden Eagles’ Yndiah Bobo and from Jenna Kunst and converting that saw three straight defensive Slippery Rock is 9-13 and 7-9 later with a jumper of her own, the Lakers’ Kori Sidwell would the jumper before responding to rebounds off missed opportu- for the PSAC. then Shopene saw a free throw share steals off the defensive re- layups from the Lakers’ Oswalt nities, including one that set up “I am excited to play Slippery sandwiched in between consecu- bound. A foul and missed layup and Renz. Kunst to cut the lead to 15. Rock,” Renz said. “It will be tive rainbows from Bekelja, where from Komendarek later allowed Dickson added two layups in But with 3:20 to play in regula- tough. SRU is a very aggressive she would add a third one with Imani Dockery to convert twice the final minute for the Golden tion and the Golden Eagles up 17, team. I look forward to the chal- 1:35 for a 7-0 run to close the from the line, part of a 7-8 first Eagles’ largest lead of the first the Golden Eagles’ Bobo saw the lenge. In the end, win or lose, it’s quarter for the visitors. half from the line and 28 points half, the eighth time this season ball snatched into Sidwell’s hands, always about getting better as a The Lakers would close to overall in the paint. the Lakers have trailed by at least allowing the Lakers’ Rachel Ches- team and as an all-around player.” within four at 2:40 of the sec- Then it was the Golden Eagles’ 11 at intermission. sar to open a 9-1 point spurt for ond on three straight points from Dickson’s turn again, grabbing But Sidwell opened an 18-7 run her team. Sports editor Bernard Garwig also Meghan Komendarek, but the a defensive rebound off a miss for the hosts at 1:26 of the fourth But Bobo drew a foul from contributed to this report
PHOTO FINISH LET’S GO, LAKERS! Feb. 13, Gannon University @ 7 p.m.: Wrestling vs. Gannon University Feb. 16, Mercyhurst Athletic Center @ 1 and 3 p.m.: Women’s and men’s basketball vs. Seton Hill University Feb. 16, Cathedral Prep Event Center @ 11 a.m.: Women’s water polo vs. Bucknell University Feb. 22-23, Mercyhurst Ice Center @ 7:05 p.m.: Men’s ice hockey vs. Air Force Academy Feb. 22-23, Robert Morris University @ 7:05 and 3:05 p.m.: Trey Fahsel photo Women’s ice hockey vs. Robert Morris Mercyhurst men’s basketball’s No. 13 Edvaldo Ferreira dunks at the men’s game vs. Clarion University University of Pennsylvania. The Lakers won 88-42, extending their winning streak to eight games. PAGE 16 LAKER LIVING Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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