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Student data leak plugged and personal information relating to The letter provides students with By Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-chief you and several other students inad- phone numbers to three credit report- vertently was accessible via the Internet ing agencies and urges sophomores to to individuals inside and outside of the take the appropriate measures if suspi- Mercyhurst College administrators college.” cious activity is found. advised sophomores last week to file Director of Public Relations Meghan “If you do find suspicious activity on identity theft forms after their personal Corbin said the document containing your credit reports, call your local police information was discovered on a pub- the information could not be found by or sheriff ’s office and file a report of licly available section of the Mercyhurst a simple search on a public domain such identity theft,” states the letter. Web site. as Google or Yahoo. Some sophomores have mixed opin- According to Associate Vice President The letter says that a person would ions about the matter, but plan to take of Academic Service Mary Schultz, the have to search thoroughly to find the the steps to make sure their information information was accessible for almost information. is not compromised. two years until its discovery on Feb. 2 “Your information was not sent by e- Sophomore Kayla Lincoln says she by a nonstudent. mail or otherwise transferred to a third plans to inform one of the agencies Schultz said the information included person,” states the letter. and would like the school to continue students’ Social Security numbers, home “However, by virtue of residing on notifying students if anything more addresses, GPAs and SAT scores. the unsecured area of the server, the evolves. Schultz said only a select number information became accessible via the “I’m going to contact one of those of sophomores – around 704 – were Internet to individuals who had the numbers they gave us to make sure affected. correct address or conducted a search everything is fine,” she said. “If they A recent e-mail sent to those affected using appropriate search terms.” do any updates, it would be nice to Andy Finkel photo said, “Recently, the college determined Corbin said the college encourages know.” The IT Dept. corrected the problem soon after it was discovered on that, notwithstanding these policies students to take the appropriate mea- Feb. 2. The college then sent out e-mails to affected students inform- and procedures, confidential academic sures in protecting against fraud. Please see College on page 2 ing them of possible identity and credit theft risks. Survivor Rusesabagina tells his tale of survival Basically, over the next 60 years By Jessica Kocent Rwanda had nothing but “burning” and News editor “boiling” between the Hutus and the Tutsis, according to Rusesabagina. Paul Rusesabagina is more than a In 1994, there was another Tutsi character in a movie; to many he is a Rebellion, and 1.2 million people were symbol of courage and strength in the left with no shelter, no food, and no face of immense adversity. water. Rusesabagina spoke at the Perform- This was the bloodiest part of the ing Arts Center on Monday, February genocide. In 100 days, 1.5 million 13 at 8:30 p.m. Rwandans were killed. Which as Ruse- He was the basis for main character, sabagina said, “adds up to ten thousand played by Don Cheadle, in the 2004 people a day.” Academy Award Nominated movie, During this time, Rusesabagina lost “Hotel Rwanda.” his brother and his sister-in-law, how- Rusesabagina grew up in Rwanda, a ever, he was lucky enough to find country full of political turmoil, for his two nieces alive at the end of the the past eighty years. He left Rwanda conflict. They were two years and nine in 1996, and today lives with his family months old, and remember nothing of in Brussels. their ordeal. Throughout the last few decades, Rusesabagina also had a number of Rwanda has been colonized separately his neighbors killed, and as the fighting by the Germans, the Belgians, and the got worse, the community began to look French. to Rusesabagina for the answers. Soon These multiple occupations lead to he had 26 strangers in his house, along the creation of two different factions; with his own family. the Hutus and the Tutsis. From here, Rusesbagina went to a During the 1930s, the Hutus had hotel in which he had worked a year and been slaves to the Tutsis, even though a half before, the Mille Collins. the Hutus were 85% of the Rwandan Andy Finkel photo population. Please see What on Page 2 Paul Rusesabagina became a source of controversy for the Performing Arts Center. Adovasio featured Campus news briefs Compiled by editorial staff/from mercyhurst.edu in Mercyhurst’s first Stabat Mater “celebrates a students, faculty members and 6:30 p.m. The display, which contin- triumph of faith” professionals. Ken Johnston of the ues through Feb. 28, also includes Musicians from Mercyhurst College Mercyhurst faculty serves as con- posters designed for the exhibit by official book signing and Clarion University will combine certmaster. the students and sketches and earlier forces on Sunday, Feb. 18, to perform The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the versions to illustrate the stages of beliefs and promotes women as key Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts image development. Visitors will By Noelle Lelakus Antonin Dvorak’s “Stabat Mater,” players in the development of com- Center on the Mercyhurst campus. be invited to vote for their favorite Copy editor a huge work for choir, soloists and munity and language. orchestra that celebrates the triumph Admission to both performances “freak.” “Most archaeologists now agree of faith and belief over despair. is free and the public is cordially On Feb. 17, a book signing and recep- that the image of women in the past Rebecca Ryan, director of choral invited. SAC presents: Food For tion will be held for Dr. James Adovasio, has been severely distorted or totally activities at Mercyhurst, will con- Finals founder and director of the Mercyhurst ignored by generations of male archae- duct a combined choir of some 200 It’s a FREAKSHOW! Need a break from Finals? Come Archaeological Insitute, at the Heinz ologists,” Adovasio writes. voices from the Mercyhurst Concert Students in instructor Steve Per- to the Carolyn Hermann Student History Center in Pittsburgh. Adovasio and Soffer, two of the Choir and the Clarion University kins’ Digital Imagery course are Union at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Febru- This event, in collaboration with world’s leading experts on perishable Choir. completing a more unusual final ary 18th. HarperCollins Publishers and the Mer- artifacts, portray Paleolithic women Other featured soloists include project. They’re using their skills in cyhurst Archaeological Institute, will as significant contributors to survival Mercyhurst faculty member Lisa Adobe Photoshop to turn images James Adovasio book sign- kick-off the release of Advasio’s newest based on their creation of critical mate- Layman and senior music students of their classmates into sideshow ing: ‘The Invisible Sex’ book, “The Invisible Sex.” rials for hunting and clothing. Nicole Gasse and Kate Amatuzzo, freaks. Mercyhurst Archaeological Insti- Traditional archaeological views sug- “The Invisible Sex” points out that sopranos; professional singer Ains- The results will be unveiled on tute is hosting an invitation-only gest a bias that men were domineers in Ice Age research focuses on durable ley Ryan, mezzo soprano; and Mer- Thursday, Feb. 15, when FREAK- kick-off book signing and recep- society while women were content to artifacts that were made by men instead cyhurst minister of music Daniel SHOW! opens in the lobby of the tion on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 2 blend into their surroundings. of perishable artifacts, which readily Cabanillas, tenor. Zurn Building on campus. to 4 p.m. In his book, Adovasio, along with provide proof of female labor. Ryan also conducts the 45-piece The exhibit of 20x30-inch posters anthropologist Olga Soffer and science orchestra, which includes college opens with a reception from 4:30 to editor Jake Page, seeks to challenge such Please see Women on page 3. 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NEWS To contact: [email protected] Was ‘Hotel Police and Safety Log World Briefs February 9 February 12 International news Disorderly Conduct Larceny/Theft Rwanda’ all a Mercy 200 Rec. Center Compiled by Iran ‘does not fear Open Open Jessica Kocent attack from U.S.’ Pending Investigation Pending Investigation From BBC News Iran’s President Mahmoud fabrication? February 10 Ahmadinejad has said his coun- Some sources doubt the validity Criminal Mischief try does not fear the US military Parking Lot #23 and that any attack would be Open “severely punished.” of Rusesabagina’s story esabagina is no Schindler.” Pending Investigation Ahmadinejad made the com- Continued from page 1 “Schindler did not promote ments in a rare US television himself…and there are no “Rus- interview on Monday. This hotel became a safe haven esabagina Tutsis.” The story told He was speaking after US of- for 1,268 Rwandan refugees, in Hotel Rwanda is extremely ficials said they had evidence all looking to Rusesabagina for false, and survivors of the Milles Iran was providing weapons to help and guidance, while the Collines have come out to de- Shia militias in Iraq who were Rwandan army and the Hutu nounce his version of the events: attacking the US military. rebels did everything they could however, Rusesabagina claims Ahmadinejad said Iran “shied to slaughter, both the Hutu and they have been intimidated by the away from all conflict” and that Tutsi residents of the hotel. Rwandan government. no peace would come with for- Altogether, the hotel housed Apparently, some of Ruse- eign troops in Iraq. the refugees for 70 days; the sabagina’s opposition recently Ahmadinejad said he thought Ahmadinejad said the pos- majority of those days without contacted Mercyhurst College, the possibility of such an attack sibilty of U.S. attack was electricity or adequate food or in the wake of his speech on was “very low.” “very low.” water. campus. “We could give everyone a few According to Vice President drops of water from the pool of Student Life Gerry Tobin Bird flu farm resumes production everyday,” said Rusesabagina. “We didn’t really know who this “We also had to cook for one group was, the man who spoke Bernard Matthews is to resume slaughtering and processing turkeys thousand people on smuggled to us, just identified himself as at the Suffolk farm where bird flu was found earlier this month. dry beans and corn, both of “John.” Live birds will be brought in under a special licence allowing them File photo which had to be cooked with “We wanted to know which to cross into the exclusion zone. firewood.” group he was affiliated with… For the first time in many years an idea was presented and Bird flu was confirmed at the plant on Feb 3. When asked where he found and welcomed them to come and shot down four different times. Environment Secretary David Miliband said he had been “guided the strength to endure what he ask questions. We also consulted by science” in allowing production to resume. did, Rusesabagina responded, members of the political science “that he never had a choice, he department to see if this was MSG, SAC reps N. Korea agrees could not have lived with the guilt something we were obligated to to dismantle nukes if he had left.” do, but we couldn’t get enough Rusesabagina gave the Mercy- information to find out which won’t be required Pyongyang has agreed to take hurst College community an im- group was responsible.” the first steps towards nuclear portant message. “You must use According to Marty Wallen- disarmament, promising to shut dialogue, that is how I kept my horst, Vice President of MSG to attend events down its main nuclear reactor in life,” said Rusesabagina. “There and an integral part of attaining return for fuel aid. did not agree with this idea. is always a solution, if you just Rusesabagina to speak, said that By Kelly Logan The US and Japan have also Upon the first vote, 27 mem- open your mouth and talk.” “We did our best to make sure Contributing writer pledged to begin talks with bers voted not to send the idea to When asked how he felt about both sides were represented, North Korea on building closer the constitutional revisions com- the world’s response to Rwanda, and no questions were discour- ties. The Jan. 29 Mercyhurst Stu- mittee and 15 voted in favor of it. he said he felt that “the U.N. was aged.” Delegates from the two Koreas, dent Government meeting had Because there were not enough a failure and a disaster… they “We did not want to discourage the US, China, Japan and Russia an unusual occurrence – for the votes, the idea was dropped. never stopped the violence and free speech,” said Tobin. had spent from Thursday until first time in many years a topic Pekor then tweaked the details they never made peace.” Which ironically connects to late Monday night in Beijing, was voted and debated on four to the policy two more times. Despite Rusesabagina’s mes- Rusesabagina’s concluding mes- hammering out the final details. consecutive times. Both times the idea was shot sage of courage, he has many sage “always believe in the power Under the agreement, Pyong- Sophomore representative down. critics. According to Job Jabiro, of your words.” yang has pledged to close its Zack Pekor suggested adding a Finally another member, senior at the New Times in Kigali, “Rus- Yongbyon reactor within 60 days, new requirement for all MSG and president of the Spirit Club in return for 50,000 metric tons representatives. Kyle Linehan, spoke up on the of fuel aid or economic aid of Aerial view of one of North His suggestion was to replace issue created yet another way of equal value. Korea’s nuclear reactors. the required one hour of com- implementing the same idea into College advises munity service with attendance the constitution. Guinea strikes and at one sporting event and one This was the fourth try, which SAC event. was also rejected by the major- violence resume caution with data The representatives would be ity. Protesters have taken to the out is extremely confidential required to attend the event for Students did not like the idea streets of several Guinean towns Continued from page 1 and makes a huge opportunity the entire time. of having to attend certain events as unions resume their gen- for identity theft,” he said. “If Pekor’s main objective is to that might conflict with their eral strike, calling for President Sophomore Hillary Hancock the credit report costs money, rectify a recent problem for MSG schedules or keep them from go- Lansana Conte to resign. shares Lincoln’s opinion. Mercyhurst should be willing to and SAC – the lack of school ing about their normal weekend Gunfire has been heard near “As soon as I got the e-mail, I foot the bill.” spirit at Mercyhurst. activities. army barracks in the capital, and forwarded it to my dad who had Corbin said the school has Pekor said he believes that if Executive board members did soldiers are preventing people a similar problem at work,” she set up a specific phone number members of MSG show school not like the idea of trying to from reaching the city centre. said. “I then called Transunion – 814-824-3614 – in case stu- spirit, then others will be inclined keep track of students who went Groups of youths armed with and filed a fraud report.” dents have any questions. to do so as well. MSG represen- to the events and wondering clubs and machetes have been Sophomore Caleb Gnage said “We ask students to be care- tatives are elected to represent whether or not they stayed the marching through suburbs of he is concerned about stolen ful and take measures to avoid the school as a whole, setting entire time. the capital, Conakry. identity and the cost of contact- any identity or credit theft,” she an example for the rest of the The topic was finally dropped At least nine people are re- ing a credit agency. said. campus. when members voted to drop the ported to have been killed. “The information they put The majority of the MSG body topic indefinitely. Late on Monday, President Conte announced he had ordered the army to take “all necessary Protesters demand the measures” to restore law and MATH LAB removal of President order after three days of violent OPEN: CALL: Lasana Conte. protests. 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To contact: [email protected] News NSSE survey to assess quality of student life at Mercyhurst College Coordinator of Research and spectives on the topics covered results mean, which would lead By Sarah Sheehan Assessment, stated, “No one in the survey, which serves as an to more improvements. Contributing writer realized just how important the illustration of their educational For example if seniors say they survey was but it is essential to progression. would not return to Mercyhurst In the upcoming week, Mer- help improve the college and Danzer is a strong advocate if given a second chance, this cyhurst College freshmen and raise our reputation.” of the survey and hopes it will would lead to asking the specific seniors will be receiving an e-mail It will be used to prompt dis- help to start a running dialogue reasons as to why thus improving regarding the NSSE (National cussion among the president, among faculty members of ways the retention rate of the school. Study of Student Engagement). vice president, administration to improve the school. She ex- The survey will compare the The NSSE is an essential sur- and department heads to im- plained, “The administration is answers from our students to vey that many colleges in the prove the school. truly interested in listening to the other schools across the country Contributed Photo United States use to analyze the The survey covers not only opinion of the students.” and determine if we are above, ‘The Invisible Sex’ questions tradtional gender roles. progress of schools and their educational progress but also The survey is only the first below or on the same level as students. social progress, rating interac- step in the process of helping other schools. Women involved The survey covers all aspects tions with both faculty and the the school, the goal being to find These results will be available of student life and will be used as administration. out where the school is now and by the end of August for the a tool to help develop student life It also asks students questions then determine where the school administration to review. in many activities academically and socially. pertaining to the importance of should be in the future. Following will be a series of certainly drove the human inven- This survey has been adminis- their classes, how much time A major part of the survey is meetings with the deans of the Continued from page 1 tion of language, and were the tered in prior years; however the they spend studying, and what the interpretation of the answers five schools, the president, vice ones who created agriculture,” survey results were not inter- students do with their free time and then determining what to do presidents and department chairs Additionally “The Invisible Sex Adovasio writes. preted to the depth with which among other topics. about them. to meet and discuss what to do “confirms the involvement of This book does not mark the they plan on using them in the Only seniors and freshmen are Danzer hopes that more ques- with the results of the survey. women in an extensive range of first time Adovasio has chal- future. asked to complete the survey be- tions will be posed by the survey culture-building activities. lenged traditional archaeological Amy Danzer, the Academic cause they have two distinct per- when determining what the “Female humans have been views. In “The First Americans” the chief engine in the unprec- he held that the first humans edentedly high level of human arrived 11,000 to 12,000 years sociability, were the inventors of ago. Campus Ministry keeps Erie warm the most useful of tools (called Now with “The Invisible Sex,” a generous spirit and their own the String Revolution), have Adovasio can convince his read- By Amy Zielinski need to give. shared equally in the provision of ers to question archaeology’s Contributing writer Barrels are located in different food for human societies, almost traditional gender roles. areas throughout the campus The idea started when Missi including Campus Ministry, the Berquist, data and communica- foyer of Zurn and Old Main, tion coordinator for admissions and the Cohen Health Center. at Mercyhurst College, went Students and faculty have been Ash Wednesday outside to feed birds. filling the barrels up with items When Berquist went outside to such as gloves, scarves, coats, February 21st fill her bird feeder, the only thing sweaters, blankets, and quilts. she could think of was how cold At the end of each day, Sis- it was. She also thought of all the ter.Geri Rosinski, director of Mass at 8 a.m. people that are without winter Campus Ministry, loads a car clothing. and drops off the clothing at Campus ministry, Berquist, and the Mental Health Association Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Division of Student Life at located at 1101 Peach Street. 12:30 p.m. Mercyhurst College worked to- The association’s purpose is to gether to coordinate a week long create an atmosphere for anyone Photo contriubted by Amy Zielinski clothing drive. The drive started who has a mental illness. Some Freshman Ian Michalski and Sister Geri Rosinski take the In Christ the King Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 8 and lasts of the mental illnesses include clothing items to the Mental Health Association. until Wednesday, Feb. 14. depression, bipolar, schizophre- On the first two days of the nia, and obsessive compulsive illness, the fewer stigmas will be community.” Berquist said. Distribution of ashes drive, all of the barrels were over- disorder. Berquist has been an attached. “It is an opportunity for grace at both services. flowing with clothing. Berquist advocate for the association for “I think it is so encouraging to and generosity” Sister Rosinski- says when students and faculty 10 years and believes that the see young people seeing beyond added. donate they are doing it out of more people talk about mental themselves and donating to the

Feb. 19th through Feb. 21st (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday February 22nd 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. *Also buying books from previous terms* PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD February 14, 2007 CAMPUS Living To contact: [email protected] Soul-warming recipes

Who doesn’t love chocolate money and it will be a gift from chocolate you can even do it in covered strawberries on Valen- the heart. the microwave, which is good tine’s Day? Men, if you are low If you are feeling really adven- for anyone who does not have a on money and there is a woman turous you can even dip other kitchen on campus. With Meg you want to impress this is a great snacks in chocolate, some favor- Just put the chocolate chips way to do it!! ites being bananas, pretzels or in a microwave safe bowl and Valentine’s Day can be expen- even potato chips. heat until they are at the desired sive, but by making these sweet If you don’t know how to use consistency. Be sure to not burn and Kyle treats you will save you some the double boiler to melt the the chocolate!

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Ingredients Equipment

Strawberries Double boiler Chocolate chips Parchment Paper Refrigerator Cookie Sheet

Directions

1. First you should clean all the strawberries and let them dry while you melt the chocolate. 2. In the double boiler, pour all the chocolate chips into the top and stir consistently while the water is boiling at medium heat. 3. When the chocolate is to the desired consistency take it off the heat and immediately dip the strawberries. MAKE SURE THE STRAWBERRIES ARE DRY, because the water will ruin the melted chocolate. 4. Place the dipped strawberries on a cookie sheet lined in parchment paper to let them cool. Place them in the refrigerator until the choco late is hard or until they are ready to be served.

Messages of love

By Anna McCarthy be true, this year, perhaps the patient and the patients family They even came with a beauti- Contributing writer naysayer will be hushed as a new comfortable during their stay at ful rose to be picked up by the idea of love is spread around the hospital. recipient on Valentines Day. campus. The hospital has facilities that Both clubs are going to be Each year, it seems Valentines Last week, the Art Therapy incorporate recreational, art, as continuing to raise funds, and Day is increasingly deemed a Anna (my favorite redhead) and Human Services Clubs were well as many other therapies for are would love to have new “hallmark holiday” only de- Alison Boyce, McCarthy, selling valentine messages for a the children. members. signed for love struck couples Happy Valentines I’m always here – You’re one good cause: Shriners Childrens The messages published on Anyone interested in this en- to buy each other unnecessarily Day! I hope you enjoy your day, of the best. Don’t forget it okay? Hospital. this page were bought for a vari- deavor, please contact Anna Mc- gaudy displays of affection. and thanks for everything. Peace & love. - Ricki This non profit organization ety of people from valentines to Carthy via email at amccar73@ - Danielle Though sometimes this may does all it can to help make the best friends to secret admirers. mercyhurst.edu. Benjamin C. Wells, Anna, To the girls of 3810 Briggs To My Dearest Whitters, Dear Brittany Coppola, I watch you when you sleep. Not looking but seeing you & Apt 7, As I famously once said, “Eyes are the window to the soul.” Happy Valentines Day Kisses, you know who. how I knew you were the one for Happy V-Day! Much Love! And your eyes are like bay windows which allow light to stimulate XOXO -Love Dan - Your Secret Admirer me. None else but thee. - Anonymous rods and cones. - Love Schwartz to McCarthy - Dr. Z. Relli Roo, Ryan Heise, Elise, Claire Rowella, Forever. And. Always. 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Elise - Wayne Blumling - Anthony - Munch - M To My Beauties of The Big Jenna, Megan Hull, Patty McMahon, Grumpy Pants, Brick House, Thanks for tucking me in every Happy Valentines Day Mayge! As I score goals for the Sa- Happy Valentine’s Can we spoon? night! You’re the best roomie ever! Love bres, I hope I can score your Day. I love you! Love, Love, ya Babe! Your Asian Roommate love too! - Jeff McIntyre Peeps - Lauren - Love, Andrew Peters February 14, 2007 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 CAMPUS To contact: [email protected] Living Alexandria and Chris

says that they watched a movie wings. By Jen Gildea and danced to the songs playing “It doesn’t matter what we do,” Contributing writer through the credits. says Miniri, “because we always “I knew she was something have fun together. That is what Traditionally symbolized by ex- different, something special,” I love about Chris. It’s his ability change of gifts between couples, Ulrich says. to turn something boring into Valentine’s Day is also a time to “We sat down, he took my something special.” express your feelings for that hands, and asked me to be his Special is right, as Miniri fondly special someone in your life, as girlfriend. I said yes,” Miniri remembers little things that Chris well as reflect on fun times shared remembers. has done for her over the course with people that you love. From that moment, the two of their relationship. Couples often start out as have been practically inseparable, For their six-month anniver- friends, as in the case of fresh- spending as much free time as sary, Chris surprised Allie with man Christopher Ulrich and possible together, and doing pancakes for breakfast, in refer- Alexandria Miniri. Meeting many fun things. ence to their favorite song, “Ba- through mutual friends while still While at school, both Miniri nana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson. in high school, Chris and Allie and Ulrich participate in MSG Other special occasions include quickly became best friends for and SAC, alongside mutual best small gifts each month of their several months before dating. friend Christina Coovert. One first year together, flowers, din- “The funny thing is that I dated of their favorite activities to do ners and baseball games. his best friend for a few months, together is watch movies, and Valentine’s Day is a holiday that but from what I heard, Chris often go to the dollar theater by Miniri and Ulrich look forward Photo contributed by Alex Miniri was scheming to break us up,” the mall. to. Last year, they were both in The freshman couple started as friends and allowed the relationship to flourish. says Miniri. “We have sort of an unofficial separate high schools, but spent Once things began to change, tradition of going to O.A.R. the day text messaging each other “I made Chris a stack of hearts him that I didn’t simply ‘like’ him, Although he doesn’t want to ruin the two realized that they cared concerts every 6 months,” notes sweet little notes. Afterwards, that listed ‘101 reasons why I I loved him,” says Miniri. the surprise, Chris says that he for each other more than just Ulrich. Back at home in Buffalo, they exchanged presents, includ- like you.’ The night that I made This year will surely be just as has a special night planned. friends. The day that their rela- the couple likes to attend Sabres ing a foot tall card with Miniri’s them, I had decided that there memorable as previous Valen- tionship became exclusive, Miniri games and go out to eat chicken favorite song lyrics inside. were so many good things about tine’s Days for Chris and Allie.

Love throughout the classes

Photo contributed by Carrie Franz Seniors Carrie and Nate are both runners. Photo Contributed by Erin Smith Sophomores Erin and Jeff at the Mystery Dinner. Carrie and Nate Erin and Jeff him laugh. Likewise, Nate can By Lakyn Bianco mates,” McIntyre said. make Carrie giggle in a heartbeat By Jen Helbig Contributing writer Smith agreed. “If I hang out even when he is picking on her. Contributing writer with my roommates, we’re usu- “I do impersonations of Carrie ally with each other also. When If you have ever noticed a that make her mad and laugh at If you’ve ever seen a cute kid I’m just with my roommates I’m couple roller blading around the same time,” he explained. in class and you’re just a little too usually having a meal. Jeff ’s a campus or, more recently, build- There never seems to be a dull scared to talk to him--or her, you great cook though I only make ing a snow igloo on 41st Street, moment in this relationship. should talk to Erin Smith and pasta, but he makes lots of chances are it was seniors Carrie The two student athletes are Jeff McIntyre for some tips. stuff.” Franze and Nate Smith. very competitive, especially with “I initiated it,” Smith said. If they eat out, the Marketplace Carrie is an elementary educa- each other. When the weather is “No, I talked to her,” McIntyre Grille or Valerio’s are their favor- tion major from Pittsburgh and nice they can always be found said. ite restaurants to eat. Nate is a graphic design major outside playing bocce, frisbee Either way, someone talked to McIntyre wouldn’t say where from Greenville, Pa. Both are golf or cornhole. someone and now the two are he will be taking Smith this on the Mercyhurst cross country In the evenings they relax, together, 10 months after their Valentine’s Day, though. team where they first met in the cook dinner for each other, first date. “We’re going to go out to eat, Photo contributed by Stephanie Prohaska fall of 2003. and enjoy watching Lost and “We met in Advanced Intel.,” but it will be a surprise for both Junior couple dating since freshmen orientation. Nate caught Carrie’s eye from Smallville. Smith said. “Our first date was of us where we go,” he joked. the beginning, though. “When I “We get hooked on TV shows, actually the Mitch Albom event,” The two had their first formal first met him in cross country I but we aren’t TV bums,” Nate Smith explained. “There was one date together a few weeks ago thought he was really cute, but said. ticket left in the whole place, when they attended the murder Stephanie & Kyle I thought he was a sophomore Carrie and Nate certainly aren’t and we had to get one from mystery dinner. a great cook. and I was a little bit intimidated the lazy types. If they aren’t run- By Chelsea Boothe someone else so that we could “One of my favorite memories She also said that Kyle was by him,” she said. ning or competing against each Campus living editor both go in.” is from our six-month anniver- always there for her. Last year The couple did eventually start other, they ice skate, bike, hike, The two liked to take late night sary, where Jeff hid 36 hearts when her grandmother died, he hanging out in December sopho- swim or rope swing into the walks during their freshman year with his favorite memories all Many students have found drove overnight to be with her at more year. Carrie said she was gorge at Behrend together. after long nights of homework. over my room (I still haven’t that the ‘Hurst is quite the love the funeral. first attracted to Nate’s bright Both are also very creative. One of those nights McIntyre found all of them.) Another connection. Along with Pixar movies and blue eyes, and Nate said he fell Nate makes Carrie pop-up cards led Smith out onto the football one of our favorite memories is Kyle Criag and Stephanie Pro- biking, Kyle and Stephanie enjoy for Carrie’s fun-loving personal- and CDs of his favorite songs, field and surprised her by asking when Jeff surprised me with a haska are one of the many camping, shopping, movies and ity and her smile. and Carrie knits projects for her out on the 50-yard line. visit over Christmas break. We couples who found each other similiar television shows. On the first night they spent him. “We’ve been together since spent the whole day shopping, thanks to this fine educational They are also both members of time together they were walk- They are also very close with then,” Smith said. making homemade chocolate institution. the Ambassador club, SAC and ing home from the Laker with each other’s families, and genu- The two admitted that their covered pretzels and went out to They meet at the drive-in mov- resident assistants. a group of friends. As Nate inely care about each other—ev- major is what drew them to Mer- eat. For Christmas Jeff wrote me ie, “Shrek 2,” during freshman Some of their best dates have walked down the muddy hill near ery night Nate reassures Carrie cyhurst, and their relationship a poem and I made him a scrap- orientation two and half years been a corn maze, going on the the union, Carrie jumped on his there aren’t any spiders or ghosts has not drawn them an inch away book that was so full it wouldn’t ago. Border Awareness trip, seeing back and both wiped out in the in her townhouse. from their studies. close. It was the best Christmas However, they did not start dat- Niagara Falls together and a trip muck. Life’s been an adventure The couple is looking forward “Most of our free time is spent gift ever!” ing until they joined the cycling to Cedar Point. for them ever since. to the Senior Dinner Dance studying together,” McIntyre The couple said that they get club, despite the fact Stephanie However, on a day-to-day basis Both are avid Steeler fans and this coming spring as well as said. along well and they have similar did not have a bike of her own. they try to eat dinner together were excited to watch their fa- graduation. “We usually are partners for interests. Conveniently, Kyle had an ex- every night. vorite team win the Super Bowl This Valentine’s Day Carrie and our projects too,” Smith added. During the summers the couple tra bike, and their first date was After listening to them talk, it on their one-year anniversary last Nate are skipping class and going They both said that Scrabble commutes every two weeks to biking together around Presque sounds like a lot of their love lies year. Just a few weeks ago they to Splash Lagoon. Carrie rarely is one of their mutually favorite see each other. They both agreed Isle. in the details. went out to eat dinner at Safari misses class, but she has been games to play together. that the drive isn’t too far. Kyle described Stephanie as Every morning Kyle texts Grille to celebrate their two-year really excited to go to the park “We like to play it with friends “He took me to Niagara Falls having a great sense of humor, a Stephanie a good morning mes- anniversary. and has never had the chance or just together,” Smith said. this past summer while I was wonderful personality, intelligent sage. Stephanie cleans Kyle’s “He’s crazy and spontaneous; until now. What better way could If they are with friends, they up,” Smith said. “I took close to and beautiful. apartment. This Valentine’s Day I never know what to expect,” this active couple spend this usually are together also. 100 pictures and it was a great Stephanie loved that Kyle was they will have dinner and watch she said. snowy romantic holiday than at “It’s not always easy to find time.” honest, sweet, smart, family ori- a movie together. Nate likes being with Carrie an indoor water park? time to spend with my room- ented and, of course, that he was and said she can always make PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD February 14, 2007

OPINION To contact: [email protected] SportsCenter for women: Saving our voice: Why Valentine’s Day: Beloved or Begrudged? First thing’s fi rst: Happy Valentine’s Day! a Valentine. Rock on, sister. media ownership matters Unfortunately, I know that certain readers are The guy who loves Valentine’s Day: rolling their eyes at my well-intentioned and enthu- Wait a second…he doesn’t exist. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) siastic wishes. The girl who loves Valentine’s Day: By Lynn McBride was created to protect the public interest. Contributing writer Others are To her, we owe the existence of this holiday. She It was not intended to be run by chums of the elated and keeps Hallmark, jewelry stores, fl ower shops and president to serve his interests. wish they Jessica chocolate manufacturers in business. When this country was founded, freedom of If I recall, the president and the government bod- could give me Lamb She has a signifi cant other and she expects him speech was considered paramount. ies were being paid by us to run the government a reciprocal to make the day magical. And since the nation’s beginning, someone has the way the people see fi t. holiday greet- She craves big things: dinner at a fancy restau- sought to control it and, thus, negate it. The Goodman article states Phil Donahue said ing. rant, love poems written about her, proposals, Our forefathers realized that freedom of speech on “Democracy Now!,” the radio and TV news Unfortu- Contributing writer diamonds… Valentine’s Day is her favorite holiday was necessary. show, “There really isn’t diversity in the media now. nately for St. and she criticizes others who don’t share the same Thomas Jefferson, according to the University Dissent? Forget about it.” Valentine’s pure intentions, his holiday divides the affi nity. of Virginia’s Website, said, “The only security of Donahue was fi red from MSNBC for making general population into two camps: the lovers and But at the end of the day, she’s disappointed; it all is in a free press. anti-war comments. Remember, a nuclear weapons the haters. And, contrary to popular belief, these was less than perfect. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted manufacturer owns NBC. two camps are not necessarily split along gender She scolds herself for having such high expecta- when permitted freely to be expressed. The agita- lines. tions of her guy’s ability to put on a good show. tion it produces must be submitted to. It is neces- The guy who hates Valentine’s Day: But then she thinks, “There’s always my birthday.” sary to keep the waters pure.” Ah, nothing like a good stereotype. God bless her dedicated soul. At that time, “The Federalist Papers” appeared Throughout this He abhors this day because he’s in a relation- Now, I must make a request. in newspapers around the nation arguing over the ship. Can everyone just calm down about Valentine’s processes of government, checks and balances, “country’s history, He hates the gift-giving, scheduling plans that Day? separation of powers, constitutionalism and the have a heart-felt and romantic prerequisite and Guys with girlfriends/fi ancées/wives, there’s no rule of law according to the “Chronicle of the special interests have the pressure to make the day “perfect” for his need to feel so much pressure. Just take the hint: Revolution” of the Public Broadcasting System’s signifi cant other. Get her something you know she’ll love (which is Website www.pbs.org. tried to undermine Despite his girlfriend’s numerous attempts to hint whatever she’s been hinting at since Christmas). Yet, throughout this country’s history, special at what she wants, he is ignorant and oblivious to Ladies, don’t put so much pressure on your interests have tried to undermine free speech. free speech. each one and ends up giving only a semi-acceptable man; you know they can’t handle too much at one In a Seattle Times article, “Why Media Owner- gift. To this, she will likely respond with a half- time. ship Matters,” authors Amy and David Goodman hearted, “Oh, honey! You really shouldn’t have!” And to my single friends: stop hating. Make argue that the president of the United States and The Goodman article states” that after Colin The girl who hates Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day about love of friends, not about big corporations are effectively removing our free- Powell argued the case for war to the United Na- While I appreciate her efforts to be a noncon- signifi cant others. dom of speech. tions, the media watcher Fairness and Accuracy in formist, I question her sincerity. Sure, she hates Celebrate the single life, where shaving your legs During the fi rst Persian Gulf War, CBS was Reporting (FAIR) “found that just three out of 393 Valentine’s Day because she doesn’t have anyone is optional. owned by Westinghouse and NBC by General sources – fewer than 1 percent – were affi liated with special to spend it with, but that cold heart of hers Send your other unattached friends a Valentine. Electric. anti-war activism.” is actually quite warm on the inside. She loves the Heck, splurge on some boxed wine and watch “Sex “Two of the major nuclear weapons manufactur- Whatever happened to freedom of speech? idea of spending Valentine’s Day with a boyfriend and the City” all night. ers owned two of the major networks,” said the Where are the whistle-blower types? and dreams about it before she goes to bed at Whatever you do, don’t forget how much you Goodmans. I’m not surprised though. night. love your friends, because without them, you’d With the Bush administration’s officers and Our college censors the campus newspaper, TV, For now, however, she refers to the holiday as truly feel alone. friends owning many of the construction compa- radio and even what magazines are displayed in “Singles Awareness Day” and refuses to give a sec- nies contracted to rebuild Iraq, this should come the bookstore. ond thought to sending anyone, even her friends, as no surprise. “This is a well-oiled propaganda machine that is Big business thrives on war but doesn’t want the repackaging government spin and passing it off as public to know it. If they own the media as well, journalism,” say the Goodmans. they can keep such knowledge to themselves and Where are the people like Jefferson? Valentine’s Day: Money can’t buy love keep the public in the dark. Remember our country was designed to enable It is not surprising that corporate America has people to present arguments. But as Jefferson said When I returned from class today, I was surprised range for a single day. taken over the presses and the airwaves. They con- to John Tyler, the press is “the fi rst shut up by those to see a chocolate cake decorated with hearts made I see some of my friends who also have that trol pretty much everything anyway. who fear the investigation of their actions.” He of sprinkles lying on my computer. special someone in their life talk about making sure While the American ideal pulls for the little guy was well familiar with government trying to control I knew what beautiful blonde left the deliciously they have reservations for dinner, making sure the speaking out, the reality is that the giants snuff him what the people read. divine dessert: She was my valentine. fl owers are delivered on time, making sure this, as soon as he breathes wrong. The University of Virginia Website states that in a As I devoured a piece or two, I couldn’t help but making sure that. It’s been that way since even before the days of conversation with G. K. van Hogendorp, Jefferson think what joy It seems a little hectic for a day that is supposed the Rockefellers, Carnegies and Hearsts. said, “[A despotic] government always [keeps] a a simple cake to express true love. At the time of the Reconstruction South, Re- kind of standing army of news writers who, with- brought to my Whatever happened to the simple “I love you,” or publican newspapers “struggled to survive and out any regard to truth or to what should be like heart. Joshua making a card that said, “Will you be my valentine,” were dependent on government patronage in the truth, [invent] and put into the papers whatever Finding this Wilwohl or cooking a romantic dinner for two? form of printing contracts – a source of revenue might serve the ministers. made me think These old-time, traditional expressions of “I love that proved as transient as the party’s grasp on This suffi ces with the mass of the people who about the you” seem almost nonexistent anymore. power,” says Brooks D. Simpson of Arizona State have no means of distinguishing the false from the “simple things This is a shame. University in his review of Richard H. Abbott’s true paragraphs of a newspaper.” in life” that my Editor-in-Chief It is these forms of “I love you” that truly show book “For Free Press and Equal Rights: Republican And that is exactly where we stand today. mom always your valentine that you care. Newspapers in the Reconstruction South.” You would think that after the Hutchins Com- told me about, Of course I understand that in today’s world it There has been a constant struggle to retain our mission determined that a free press was essential but I ignored. is almost impossible to keep to this, but it speaks right to free speech. for a democratic government, big business was On this day of love, there always seems to be a more from the heart than the wallet. Don’t hand me the argument that censorship concerned only with profi ts and not the welfare of monetary amount attached to the words “I love The constant busyness of work and no play leaves protects me. the people and few owners led to few voices thereby you.” no time to cook or to make gifts. “A study …by American University’s School undermining democracy, the people of the United Whether it be a box of chocolates, a dozen roses Instead, paying someone to cook and to arrange of Communications revealed that media outlets States would have realized that large media moguls or a romantic dinner, the clinging of the cash reg- fl owers is much easier. acknowledged they self-censored their reporting are detrimental to our political health. isters doesn’t stop. Though, it doesn’t quite get the message across on the Iraq invasion out of concerns about public The only way we can retain our right to free press It seems that in order to say “I love you” on as much as, say, a surprise chocolate cake. reaction to graphic images and content,” according is to keep it out of the greedy hands of big corpo- Valentine’s Day, it costs at least $50 to $100. Then again, I did buy her chocolates…but I made to the Goodman article. rate America, the president and the FCC, whose As a college student, that’s a little out of my price the card myself. And yet, viewers are exposed to sex and violence head is appointed by the president. in gigantic proportions daily in regular scheduled Our liberty, and our future, depends on it. movies, series and commercials. Keeping up with winter is no small task

Regarding the subfreezing temperatures and con- not have to trudge through knee high snow on my tinuously mounting snow, I would like to extend way to class. Letter to the Editor: a thank you to the maintenance teams and Police On that same note, thank you to the cleaning and Safety. ladies who vacuum the hallways and who will During this past week of unrelenting snow fall, eventually mop the salt off of the fl oors when the Dear Editor: the maintenance personnel have worked hard to snow clears. keep the pathways clean. While the rest of us are No matter how much snow one tries to clear off Mercyhurst College maintains academic and personal information regarding its students on a secure sleeping, they are outside in freezing temperatures their feet before entering Old Main, there is always computer system. The college considers this information to be highly confi dential and maintains clearing sidewalks and spreading salt. the left over salt and sand to keep traction on the policies and procedures to safeguard the confi dentiality of this information. It is unfortu- slick surfaces. Notwithstanding these policies and procedures, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, the college was advised nate however In addition to other messes caused by snow and that confi dential data for select members of our Erie campus sophomore class had been placed in that, despite ice, the pipes at the corner of 41st and Lewis report- an unsecured location on one of our servers. Specifi cally, the incident involved placement of one their efforts, Ellen edly busted last weekend leading to cars frozen to document in the public domain on the server. The information included 704 student names, Social that at the rate Koenig the street and students unable to access water and Security numbers, home addresses and telephone numbers, SAT scores and high school GPA. snow has been heat for approximately 48 hours. This information was not “hacked,” sent by e-mail or otherwise transferred to a third person. falling over Hey, if you needed a shower, maybe you could’ve However, by virtue of residing on the public, and thus unsecured, area of the server, the informa- the past few rolled in the snow for a bit. tion became accessible via the Internet to individuals who had the correct address or conducted a weeks, they are Contributing writer The snow itself is not that terrible; however, search using appropriate search terms. While the college has not yet determined precisely when the soon covered when the wind and lack of sun are factored in, information was placed on the unsecured area of the server, it is believed that the error occurred again and their hard work is in vain. winter seems a dismal point of life in Erie, Penn- sometime in mid-2005. Police and Safety does more than write parking sylvania. Upon learning of the error, the college immediately took steps necessary to secure the informa- tickets. They are the people that jump your battery On Feb. 2 Phil the groundhog, from Punxsutaw- tion. The information in question is no longer accessible and, after review of our server logs, we when the car does not start, get people out of park- ney, predicted spring to come early this year. believe the information was not compromised. However, an e-mail and a letter were sent to affected ing spots and deal with other automotive troubles. After looking at this week’s weather forecast we students during the week of Feb. 5. Regardless of the temperature, the offi cers on duty are to expect seven to 14 inches by Sunday. Unless If you did not receive a letter or an e-mail, you were not affected by the incident. However, a are out doing patrol in the new Honda as usual, Lake Erie plans a break anytime soon, I may have dedicated extension has been established for all questions at 824-3614. and the same offi cer is out unlocking the facilities to believe the rodent lied. We deeply regret this incident and have instituted measures to make sure it is not repeated. around 6 a.m.. After exams have passed and students have ar- These people are not always noticed, and I am rived at their Spring Break destinations, wherever Sincerely, sure most people do not consciously think about they may be, simply remember you could always be who clears the sidewalks and does repairs to keep back at school under a mountain of snow. Barbara Behan, Ph.D. the campus operating. Remember to pray that spring actually arrives on Vice President for Academic Affairs Whenever I hear the snow blower outside of my time as Phil has mentioned. building, I cannot help but think how obnoxious it is. But then I remember to be grateful that I do February 14, 2007 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

Celebrate Mercyhurst women’s hockey The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly weekend, to go out and support the women when By Jeff Cagle they play Wayne State. By Editorial Staff Contributing writer Really, when push comes to shove, these ladies have accomplished a lot. The Good I am going to get right to the point: If you aren’t In the last two years, they made it to the NCAA pumped about the women’s hockey Team being playoffs, battling into overtime teams like Harvard The bookstore is debuting “Author’s Corner” where Mercyhurst authors will sign copies of their No. 1 in the Nation, then I think now would be a and Wisconsin (the Badgers, mind you, won the books. The first will occur on Monday Feb. 19 with Dr. Adovasio, whose book will be offered great time to start getting that way. National Championship last year and we were the at a reduced price. I mean seriously, did you ever think when you only team to score on them in the NCAA play- came here as a freshman that you would be going offs). They have made it to the No. 1 spot this to the school that would, in the 2006-2007 school year, beating teams like Dartmouth, Princeton, The Bad year, have the best team in Division I Women’s New Hampshire and Boston College among oth- Most college students spend a vast majority of their academic life at Hammermill Library. If Hockey? ers. Their accomplishments have not only put the you’re one of these dedicated students, you have probably noticed that there is a lack of studying I know I didn’t. In fact, when I came to Mercy- hockey program on the map, but it has ultimately space. This wouldn’t be a problem except for the fact that LECOM students are taking over our hurst, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as put Mercyhurst on the map. I mean seriously, the library. They are easy to spot with their gigantic biology textbooks and bulky laptops sprawled women’s hockey! Yet, in order to feed my insatiable team has been featured in the USA Today and the out across the tables in 3R. Mercyhurst students pay a lot of money to go to school here. Is it too appetite to experience new things, I went to a few New York Times, for the love of God. much to ask to be able to use the library we are funding? games and fell in love with the sport. Frankly, as far as I am concerned, even if you Now, as a senior, and as a much more vocal fan don’t care for hockey, even if you don’t like sports, than I was in my freshman days, I am bouncing off even if you vow never to go to another hockey The Ugly the walls in anticipation of the month of March game for the rest of your life, all I ask is that you If you haven’t noticed, the new toilet paper in Old Main is terrible. There are rough bumps on because this team has a really good chance of come out and see these girls play, because they truly one side which are comparable to braille. Perhaps our toilet paper contains a secret message? Well, not only winning the CHA title and making the are an amazing and talented group that need and if it does, one can imagine it’s saying something like, “Your school is too cheap to buy two-ply, NCAA tournament for the third year in a row, but truly deserve all the support they can get. And, like enjoy taking care of business with sandpaper, suckers.” they have a really good chance of making it to the I said, you can start by coming out to their last two Frozen Four and winning the National Champion- official home games this weekend when they play ship outright. Wayne State Friday night at 7 p.m. and Saturday at However, in order to continue their success and 2 p.m. (which happens to be Senior Day). get there, they are going to need a lot more sup- So come on out, support your Lakers, and help R.I.P. Anna and the American media port, and that is why the students at Mercyhurst cheer them on as they continue their successful and Last week, the American media once again proved Quite frankly, I am disgusted with the American College need to take this opportunity, starting this amazing season!!! to me that it is worthless. Harsh words, I know, media. As I sat there watching the contents of but I truly believe they are warranted. If you are Smith’s refrigerator (with a headline reading, “The confused by my frustration, please allow me to en- Fridge of Death?”) being broadcast on my televi- So much depends on the weather lighten you. sion, I realized how low our media has sunk. Last Thurs- I mean I knew it was bad, but this? Does a hello reveal too much of one’s self? day, Anna Ni- After Hurricane Katrina, I was encouraged to see By Jerrod Markle Why can we not just say ‘hello, have a good day’ cole Smith, Allison the media growing a backbone as it began question- Contributing writer and move along instead of walking with our heads model, gold- Moore ing an administration they once let walk all over down, frustrated with the weather? digger and them. Apparently, I got my hopes up prematurely. When walking to class in the snow, I tend to We should no longer be frustrated with condi- Playboy alum, It seems as if the media in this country takes one enjoy myself by listening to some Jack Johnson on tions over which we have no control but rather died suddenly step forward and then two steps (or more) back. my iPod, playing the drums on my leg and singing accept our position in Erie and be gracious that in a Florida ho- Opinion editor I mean, wasn’t the E! Channel created for situa- along quietly, yet remembering to keep my head up we get to share this experience of college with our tel room. tions like this? to smile at people. peers and faculty. Now I’m a compassionate person and, despite The amount of attention paid to the passing of However, I have noticed that not all other people Although the grey weather produces down faces my disdain for Smith, I regretted she had to die so Anna Nicole Smith only proves to me that the share my same mentality. I do not receive smiles and less social activity, the sun (which was spotted young and felt sympathy for family. However, by American media is interested in entertainment and anymore. last week) sparked conversation among my peers. the way the American media reacted, you would profit more than informing the public. We are in Perhaps it is because too much is expressed With the sun poking through the clouds people think a president had died. the middle of two wars, international affairs are through a smile, or maybe it is just that people are were able to relax and smile more. We should not Every news channel was fixated on the story. shaky at best and certain domestic issues like im- generally not happy to be outside in the snow. I let the sun have such a tight leash on our mood. All other news was pushed to the back burner as migration are reaching a boiling point. I’m sorry understand that it is difficult to walk through the We should always walk with our heads up, smil- pundits dissected the events surrounding Smith’s Anna Nicole, but your death is inconsequential in snow on the way to class at 8 a.m. (so difficult that I ing and being polite to others, regardless of the death and rehashed her largely unfortunate life. the grand scheme of things. choose to sleep in some times), but when I am out weather outside. To illustrate my point, consider this: CNN aired I don’t know what bothers me more, the fact walking around Mercyhurst, I find it stress reliev- Think about it: we can all relate to the struggle 90 minutes of uninterrupted coverage dedicated that the media continually broadcasts mindless ing to smile and say hello to people, regardless if of fighting the cold, dark weather each morning. I to Anna Nicole. As John Stewart later joked, crap over real, important news or that they do it I don’t know them or if it is snowing. ask you to please smile and enjoy your day. Smith is apparently more important than a State because that’s what Americans care about. Either Has a smile become too uncomfortable? of the Union Address and slightly less important way, it doesn’t say much for American priorities, than 9/11. does it?

“I’m working for a “I’m staying here to commercial contractor “I’m going to be here relax, sleep and do Am- in Washington D.C.” studying for my Praxis bassador events.” tests and preparing for Ryan Cox ‘08 student teaching.” Mihailo Jovanovic ‘09 Kristy Badamo, grad. What are

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MCT letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD February 14, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe Never before seen human oddities BuZz Steve Perkins’ Digital Imagery class explores the effects of unnatural exposure FEB. 15. The Temptations It’s a “FREAKSHOW!” and a “freak” inspiration, such featuring Otis Williams. As winter term draws to a as plant, stone, water, cat, dog Warner Theatre, Erie. $40, close, most Mercyhurst College or gorilla. $35. On sale at Tullio Arena students are finishing papers and Using the techniques and skills box office, Ticketmaster tackling exams. learned in the class, each student outlets, by phone at 452- Students in instructor Steve then had to meld the person and 4857 or 456-7070, online at Perkins’ Digital Imagery course the freak into one image. www.ticketmaster.com. are completing a more unusual The exhibit of 20x30-inch final project. posters opens with a reception FEB. 15. Winger. House of They’re using their skills in Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 Blues, Cleveland. Adobe Photoshop to turn images p.m. of their classmates into sideshow The display, which continues FEB. 16. Monster Jam freaks. through Feb. 28, includes stu- Monster Truck Racing. The results will be unveiled dent sketches and versions in Quicken Loans Arena, on Thursday when “FREAK- various stages of completion Cleveland. SHOW!” opens in the lobby of to illustrate the stages of image the Zurn Building on campus. development. FEB. 16. Rod Stewart. The students first studied the At the show, there will be a bal- HSBC Arena, Buffalo. art and typography of posters lot box where visitors can vote from the early 20th century and on their favorite “freak!” FEB. 16. New Edition. then learned the stories behind Perkins is Mercyhurst College’s Wolstein Center, Cleve- the people who worked in the art director and teaches in the land. circuses and sideshows of that graphic design program of the era. college’s Art Department. FEB. 16. Robin and Linda Each student then randomly picked a fellow student’s name Photo courtesy of Kelly Cofransico Williams. Beachland Ball- Student Jodi Hautala’s ‘FREAKSHOW!’ portrait will be on exhibit in Zurn this week. room, Cleveland.

FEB. 16. George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, Taylor Swift. Mellon Arena, Pitts- Gandhi’s influence on social change in ‘Water’ burgh. situation since she is not sup- for Chuyia. By Megan O’Hare FEB. 16. Bonfire Tribute posed to involve herself with any She sees Narayan on the train, Contributing writer to AC/DC with MT-TV. man after becoming a widow. gives Chuyia to him and tells him House of Blues, Cleve- Narayan explains to her that to make sure she is in Gandhi’s land. “Water” is an extremely power- “old traditions are dying out” care. ful movie that gives a perspective and emphasizes Gandhi’s ideals The movie ends as Chuyia rides FEB. 16-18. Paul Anka. on a lifestyle that we, as Ameri- of freedom and truth. away on the train with Gandhi Avalon Ballroom, Fallsview cans, could not relate to. Meanwhile at the widow’s and his followers. Casino Resort, Niagara Imagine yourself getting mar- house, Mother Didi finds out “Water” is a very powerful Falls, Ont. On sale at (888) ried at seven years old to a man about Kalyani’s plan to get mar- movie because being seven years 836-8118, www.ticketmas- you have never met. ried and realizes she must stop old and married is unheard of in ter.ca. The idea is unfathomable for her, so she proceeds to lock her this country. us, however this practice still in her room. For someone to have to leave FEB. 17. Peter Case. Beach- exists in India where “Water” Another woman at the house home and live with women who land Tavern, Cleveland. takes place. realizes that life should not be are strangers is a situation to According to sacred Hindu like this for them. which none of us can relate. FEB. 17 Aaron McGrud- texts known as the Laws of As she talks to a religious man, “Water” will be shown at the er. 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John Hammond. which becomes her home. but she has second thoughts Beachland Ballroom, Chuyia is reluctant to stay here about giving up her life of soli- Cleveland. but she has no other choice be- tude and her strong beliefs in cause the house is a refuge where what she had been doing. FEB. 22. Keller Williams. all women must stay when they After Chuyia tells Mother Didi Town Ballroom, Buffalo. become widows. she wants to go home to her Once at the house with the family, she intentionally sends FEB. 22. Carbon Leaf. women, Chuyia is comforted Chuyia to a man across the river House of Blues, Cleve- by the older women, especially who ultimately rapes her. land. an older woman whom she calls Mother Didi does this because NOW “Auntie.” she wants to punish her for her FEB. 22. Taking Back Sun- Chuyia also meets another desire to go home and belives day, Underoath, Armor for woman there who is closer to this is the only way to continue Sleep. Bryce Jordan Center, her age. 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competed in Cleveland through Hong Kong, as well as the Young By Mason Lorek three solo rounds. One of four Musician Awards for her special Contributing writer finalists, she performed concer- achievement in interpreting Chi- tos with the world-renowned nese modem music. As a city stuck in-between Cleveland Orchestra. As a result of her success at the three larger, more marketable Huang received the Mixon First Cleveland competition, Huang cities (Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Prize of $50,000, a recital debut was invited to perform in Chi- Buffalo), Erie’s venues are not at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln cago and the Kennedy Center in exactly hot spots to see major Center, New York and numerous Washington D.C., in Germany recording artists. professional concert engage- and the Netherlands. For this reason, The Mary ments. She also appeared in recitals D’Angelo Performing Arts Cen- Huang began her piano study and education programs for ter elects to showcase individuals at the age of seven in her native Grand Valley State University who are-up-and coming stars in country of China. in Michigan, the University of their respective genres. At the age of 12, she was ac- Arkansas and the University of Coming March 11 to the Walk- cepted on full scholarship as the Wisconsin-Eau Claire. er Recital Hall is one of these youngest member of the Pre-col- Chu-Fang Huang will perform rising artists. lege Division of Shenyang Music at the Walker Recital Hall on Chu-Fang Huang, 23, won first Conservatory. March 11 at 2 p.m. prize at the prestigious Cleveland Huang won numerous prizes Ticket prices are Adult: $17.50; International Piano Competi- including first prize at the Chi- Senior and Student: $15; Youth: tion in August 2005. From the nese Prodigy Piano Competition, $5; and Mercyhurst Students: $3; Photo courtesy of the PAC original field of 240 applicants, grand prize from the Southeast- with student ID. Twenty-three-year-old Chu-Fang Huang will perform at the Walker Recital Hall on March 11. 30 pianists from 17 countries ern Asia Piano Competition in Searching the song to define our generation

their song “___ the Police.” The significance of these two decade that is worth sharing with a firm hold on the mainstream athletes, actors, whoever it is that By Joe Fidago Several of the group’s members artists stretches far beyond the our kids? radio and pop culture, so much happens to be on MTV doing Contributing writer are still major figures in the rap SoundScan album sales figures. You may hate 2Pac and rap so that most rock radio stations their list. scene today, most notably Ice Tupac Shakur was a major influ- music, you may loathe Nirvana, are now forced to play all types It’s the message that counts, Looking back through the Cube and Dr. Dre. ence on the lives of many African but you can see where I am go- of rock music to gain more not the buttons and switches decades, it seems as though Maybe the biggest rock song Americans. ing with the idea of those songs listeners. being tweaked on the mixing every generation has a song that of the 1990s came at the begin- He showed that it was possible being extremely important both There aren’t many stations left boards and computers. defines it. ning of the decade, that song to go from having nothing to be- musically and culturally. that can specifically play music With the idea of lyrical sub- In the 1960s it could be “Satis- being “Smells Like Teen Spirit” ing on top of the world, similar A friend of mine who goes to from the past decade and a half stance being more important faction” by The Rolling Stones or by Nirvana. to Tony Montana in the movie the University of Pittsburgh was or music from only the 60s, 70s than slick production in the “Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix. Along with help from bands “Scarface.” in a class and his teacher brought and 80s. long run, will someone break the In the 1970s it could be “Stair- like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, For this reason, a song like up that very question, and the Hence the emergence of a sta- trend and say something that is way to Heaven” by Led Zep- the transition from hair metal 2Pac’s “California Love” could class was silent. tion like BOB-FM. worth hearing not just in March pelin. and new wave to grunge took also be named one of the biggest Finally, a girl raised her hand Although, the problem with 2007 but also in March 2017? The 1980s brought a whole lot hold. songs of the 1990s. and said that “We Fly High” by this stranglehold is that once a As long as artists can stuff of tight pants and hairspray, but However the 1990s also staged Now to 2000, our current Jim Jones was the song of our new hot song comes out, it gets their pockets from a hot single with it came Guns ‘N Roses and the time when rap and hip hop decade. decade. played so many times that people that gets radio and MTV airplay their smash hit “Welcome to the started to break into the main- I don’t know about you, but I I’m sure a lot of us love when are sick of it in a few months. for a few months, the outlook is Jungle.” stream music scene in a big way, don’t want our generation to be we hear that song (BALLLL- Why? Because really, most of bleak…but we can always hope. The late 1980s also brought with artists like Notorious BIG defined by “Toxic” by Britney LINNNN!!!), but let’s be serious, these songs are just a catchy beat about the emergence of the and 2Pac releasing albums that to Spears, or “Crazy in Love” by the song that defines the decade? – there is no substance. gangsta rap genre, which burst this day still outsell some other Beyonce. I think not. 2Pac’s songs consistently make onto the scene with N.W.A and artists’ new releases. What song is there from this Rap and hip hop music has the ‘Top 10 Countdowns’ of

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SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Men’s volleyball falls to No. 10 Ohio State in ninth straight loss

Wes Craig Contributing writer

The Men’s volleyball team had two more tough games last week File Photo File Photo as Lewis University came into Soph. Breanna Haggerty Junior Courtney Olevnik town for a showdown on Friday night followed by a match-up with the No. 10 ranked Ohio State. Lewis came to Mercyhurst on Women’s lax Friday to square off against the Lakers. Games one and two came and went, seeing Flyers and sets high goals Lakers battling until late in each game when Lewis stepped up its game and pulled out the wins. The Lakers dropped the first for 07 season two games by a score of 30-22, 30-23. But Mercyhurst still had a lot Lacrosse High School All-Ameri- of fight left and game three was By Chris Davis can Honorable Mention (2005) taken into the hands of Mike Contributing writer and Jessica Raniero, who was Palaschak, who had a career night named First Team All-Western for the Lakers. After the Mercyhurst Women’s New York (2006) who are look- Down 25-20 in game three Lacrosse team completed their ing to share time in goal, and both and the match seemingly out first winning season in three are trying to battle their way into of reach, the Lakers went on years, the Lakers Cecil Pilson the starting position.” a blocking bonanza registering has towering expectations for his At the midfield position the four blocks in a row, all with program entering his third year as Lakers will look to senior as- Palaschak involved. head coach. sistant captain Lauren Smith to The Lakers recorded five blocks “Some of our team goals in- take the draws and lead a young in seven consecutive points to clude finishing in the top 10, group. take the lead 27-26. having a high scoring margin, to Sophomore Kristen Toomey But, that would be the Lakers’ make smart, healthy choices on returns this season and will be last lead in the match, as Lewis and off the field, and have mutual counted on to make an impact. pulled away with a 30-27 victory respect for all the players and “Toomey will also take the in game three and the clean three- coaches,” he stated. “To win out draws and be a key to the Lak- game sweep on the afternoon. Andy Finkel photo in our schedule in the southern ers’ transition game,” Pilson Tim Wagner lead the Lakers region, which translates into win- said. “She was named the team’s with 15 kills, two digs and four Sophomore Jeff Hartman recorded four digs and five kills against No. 10 Ohio State. The ning 12 or 13 games, we should Midfield Most Valuable Player in block assists on the evening. Lakers are 0-9 overall and 0-4 in the conference this season make the playoffs.” 2006, playing in all 17 games.” Palaschak had seven block as- Pilson and the squad have Pilson also likes what sopho- sists and one solo block to record The day belonged to the Buck- ing out every game with soph- needed win. reasons to be excited about this mores Jessie Horeth and Alicia eight total blocks in the match, eyes who were just too much omore’s and freshman playing “We need to out-block, out-dig, season as they return eight start- Guzzo will bring to the team. which is fifth highest in school to handle for the Lakers, as against these Division 1 juniors and out-kill, which in turn will ers and 17 letter winners from last “Horeth led the midfield and history for a single game. they cruised to the win in three and seniors. But we understand lead us to out-score the other year’s 9-8 team. was third on the team in offensive Joe Montroy and Dave New- games. that we have to go out and work team. We keep having new im- This year the squad has also production a year ago and pro- man each added six kills for the Newman led the Lakers with hard now, knowing that down provements every week.” added nine talented freshman vides an offensive punch from Lakers. six kills. the road we are going to be real The Lakers will look to do that and two transfers from Herkimer that position,” he said. “Guzzo Saturday brought the 9-1 Ohio Jeff Hartman added four kills tough,” said Tim Wagner. this Thursday when Ball State County Community College started all 17 games as a freshman State Buckeyes to the Mercyhurst and a team high five blocks. He went onto say that the comes to the Mercyhurst Athletic (HCC). and provides a combination of Athletic Center for a match “It is frustrating now, because Lakers are so close to pulling Center at 7 p.m. Pilson has 23 out of 27 play- offensive production and defen- against the Lakers. we are so young and we are go- it together and getting a much ers on the roster that he has sive composure. recruited. Offensively, junior assistant Pilson believes he found some captain Courtney Olevnik will Big Ten much needed help to become a lead the Lakers’ young attack. top team in Division II. “Olevnik moved to attack from “We added ten new players who midfield and finished fourth on wants more should fill in any gaps,” said Pil- the team in offensive production, Laker Inn son. “Our team will look towards which was third among attack- respect Winter Term its captains for leadership both ers,” explained Pilson. on and off the field, but we also Sophomore Breanna Haggerty Teddy Greenstein have a talented sophomore class led the squad in almost every of- MCT newspapers Galley Grill and an incoming freshman class, fensive category and was named to go with a few junior transfers, a US Lacrosse Second Team All- Announcement: which we expect to make im- Region Selection and was also CHICAGO The Southeastern mediate and significant contribu- named to the Womenslacrosse. Conference didn’t exactly fire tions on the field.” com All Rookie Team. back in response to Big Ten Com- The Laker in will shut down on Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Senior captain Darci Doran will Freshman Katie Smith will be missioner Jim Delany’s “open lead the defense. counted on to make an impact on letter.” Service will resume March 5. Doran tied for the team lead the offensive end. In an e-mail SEC Commis- with 16 caused turnovers a year “Smith comes to Mercyhurst sioner Mike Slive adopted a ago and was second on the squad with the experience of winning mostly genteel tone, opening with with 40 ground balls. two Maryland Class 2A/3A State “I can appreciate why the Big Ten Hours of Operation: Another senior, Jessica Hale Titles with the No. 1 nationally wants to compare itself to the Monday-Friday 8 a.m. -1 a.m. will also be counted on to help ranked Vikings,” Pilson said. Southeastern Conference. This Saturday 1 p.m. -1 a.m. out on defense. is a comparison we welcome in Pilson likes his depth and still Sunday 5 p.m. -1 a.m. “Hale is a former midfielder needs to decide who will fill the the spirit of wholesome intercol- who has been converted into a final starting spot on offense. legiate athletic competition.” solid low defender and will look “Three other returning players In a letter addressed to college to contribute on the field, Pilson who will be looked too to provide football fans, Delany had pointed Wraps said.” Sophomores Beth O’Neil, immediate offensive production out such head-to-head advantages Laker Express who started 13 games during a are senior Keelin Hollenbeck, as the Big Ten going 8-6 against Buffalo Chicken successful freshman year, and and sophomores Page Chris- the SEC in bowl games in the Barbeque Chicken last five years and the Big Ten Look for Laker Express Elizabeth Wagner will be counted tensen, and Katy Miller.” Veggie and humus on to help on the defensive end. The Lakers open the season producing five Heisman Trophy Junior transfer Holly Brown on the road in Charlotte, North winners to the SEC’s one over the Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and will be asked to step into this Carolina to play pre-season No. last 15 years. Tomato year’s low defense as well and give 8 Queens University on Febru- Slive responded by pointing out the team some depth. the SEC has five national titles ary 28. Hours of Operation: “She was the leader on defense Prior to that the lakers will since 1992, and those were won at number three ranked HCC compete in the Nazareth College by four different schools: Florida, Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. and finished her career by being invitational preseason scrim- Alabama, Tennessee and LSU. Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. named to the National Junior mage. The Big Ten has two titles dur- 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed Collegiate Athletic Association The Lakers will be joined in the ing that span: Michigan’s in 1997 (NJCAA) Academic All-America event by No. 20 Nazareth and Ohio State’s in 2002. Team and to the NJCAA Cham- After a great fall, Pilson believes Slive also noted that since 2000, pionship All-Tournament Team,” the team has opportunities to be the SEC had placed more teams Pilson said. extremely successful. in the final coaches poll than any FEATURES: The goalie position is another “We worked very hard in the other conference. Subconnection area with depth this season for fall to get every student-athlete Delany’s motivation for the let- This Week: Buffalo Chicken the Lakers and currently has a on the team playing time to better ter, which can be found at www. Meatball Sub battle for the starting spot. prepare for the rigors of spring bigten.org, was a newspaper re- 6” Sub $3.50 Italian Sub “This season we have more lacrosse,” he said. “For our team port suggesting that the Big Ten depth at this position to compete to be successful, it will require a needs to find a new talent pool with sophomore Megan Foley,” team effort and strong leadership and to lower its academic stan- 12” Sub $5.50 Hours of Operation: he said. “The other players at from the captains to lead this dards to compete with the SEC. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. the position includes freshman young team.” Slive sidestepped the issue on Saturday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Maeve McGoff, who was named whether or not the Big Ten has First Team US Lacrosse High higher admissions standards than Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. School All-American (2006), US the SEC. February 14, 2007 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS Men’s basketball splits weekend Lakers pick up win against Wayne State but fall to Hillsdale at the MAC

Day. By Finella Annand Field’s second three of the Contributing writer game gave Mercyhurst an early 10-3 lead, but Hillsdale fought Mercyhurst men’s basketball back to tie it at 11-11 after a had a split on the weekend as jumper by Drew Powell. they defeated Wayne State on The Chargers eventually Thursday before falling to Hills- claimed the lead and free throws dale on Saturday. by Chaney cut it to 26-24 with The Lakers put in an impres- 5:46 left in the half. Hillsdale then sive team performance against went on a 14-6 run to close the Wayne State, as six players scored half and led 40-30 at the break. between eight and 11 points. In the second half, Hillsdale However inconsistency again built its lead to 15, 51-36, before crept in to the Mercyhurst men- the Lakers caught fire and went tality, as Hillsdale defeated them on an 18-6 run that left Mercy- convincingly for the second time hurst trailing by just three, 57-54, this season. with 9:42 to play. “Hillsdale is always a good The Chargers, however, ran off team and played well. We were 15 straight points to put away not at our best and missed a lot the game. of open shots on the night,” said Field, Chaney and Smith all junior guard Roland Andris. turned in impressive perfor- It was certainly a motivated mances for the Lakers. Field had team effort on Thursday night, as a game-high 19 points. the Lakers defeated Wayne State Chaney added 18 points and 67-57 at the Mercyhurst Athletic seven rebounds, and Smith came Center (MAC). off the bench, like he has done Richard Field had a stellar Andy Finkel photo countless times this season, to performance as he led the Lak- score an impressive 15 points. Mitch Brennan (white) was one of five seniors honored by the Lakers before their game against Hillsdale Saturday. ers with 11 points and grabbed Mercyhurst now holds a one a career-high 15 rebounds in the However, to the disappoint- dominance in the game. game lead over Ashland for sec- with this senior class. game lead over Ashland and game. The senior also had four ment of the home fans, the War- After a Krzyminski bucket ond place in the GLIAC South. Unfortunately, nobody told Wayne State for second place in steals and a pair of blocks riors then went on a 14-2 run to started the second half, Mercy- Wayne State fell to two games Hillsdale it was Senior Night, or the GLIAC South. Four other players ventured claim a 23-18 advantage with 4:07 hurst scored seven straight points behind the Lakers. if they did, the Chargers didn’t The Lakers hit the road next into double figures on the night to play in the first half. to take a 31-28 lead. The following game against care. week for games at Findlay on as Shelby Chaney, Avi Fogel, The Lakers worked hard to The two teams traded leads and Hillsdale on Saturday afternoon Hillsdale spoiled the pending Feb. 15 and at Ashland on Feb. Terry Smith and Ronnie Williams bridge the gap and Wayne State ties until Field drilled a 3-pointer played host to Senior Night for party plans as they convincingly 17. all scored ten a piece. entered halftime with a nominal to put the Lakers ahead for good, the Lakers. defeated Mercyhurst 81-65 at The team then wraps up the The first half proved a closely 26-24 lead after a 12-point half 42-39, with 9:56 left. Darren Angell, Mitch Brennan, the MAC. regular season with a game at contested game and Wayne State from Kris Krzyminski. He then hit another triple with Chaney, Field and Fogel were Mercyhurst sank 10-of-14 cross-town rival Gannon Uni- went into the half with a two The Lakers came out in the 8:48 to play and Mercyhurst honored before their final home threes, including 5-of-6 by Field, versity on Feb. 24 at the Ham- point advantage. second half ready to play ball never led by less than six the rest regular season contest. but Hillsdale got 45 bench points mermill Center. Mercyhurst held a 7-point lead, and after an initial see-saw period of the way. Mercyhurst loses a talented to take an 81-65 final at the MAC 16-9, early in the game. of play, they established their The win gave Mercyhurst a 1.5 group of experienced players from Mercyhurst on Senior Sacred Heart sweeps pair from mens’ hockey

The Lakers scored on two Freshmen defenseman Cullen Defeat for the Lakers in either By Andy Tait power play goals in the first two Eddy restored parity for the game will set up an interesting Contributing writer periods but failed to add to these Lakers with his fifth tally of the finish to the regular seasons scores. season. play. Run and gun are two common Matt Pierce leveled the score But freshman forward Dave After this weekend, Mercyhurst words that have been used to at 1-1 with his ninth goal of the Jarman edged the Pioneers’ noses only has one game left to play describe the Mercyhurst men’s season off an assist from Matt in front again minutes later. and that is against the team just hockey team’s style of play. Warren. However senior captain Kyle below them, Canisius. Despite their disappointing The Pioneers scored two goals Gourgon had the final say in the The loser of this match will position in Atlantic Hockey, the in quick succession to take a firm second period as he leveled the most likely have to get through Lakers have scored an incredible hold on the game early in the score at 2-2 with his 11th goal of the play-in game against the last 100 goals, averaging 3.23 goals second period. the season. placed team in the conference, per game. But Ryan Toomey blasted The Pioneers scored the game’s American International, in order They are second only to con- home his 10th of the season to only power play goal midway to make the playoffs. ference leaders RIT, who are five cut the deficit to just one. through the third, as Jarman Henk is very aware of exactly points clear at the top of Atlantic A Sacred Heart power play goal registered his second of the game what the team needs to do in Hockey. midway through the final period and what proved to be the game the remaining regular season Unfortunately, the large num- all but ended the Lakers’ hopes winner. games. ber of goals scored has been can- before Scott Marchesi added There was still time, though, “We want to get back on a role celled out by Mercyhurst giving insult to injury on an empty net for one more goal and once again and pick up some momentum,” up 119 goals in 31 games, which with just seconds remaining. as the Lakers pressed at one end said Henk. translates to it sitting in a tie for Andy Finkel photo The Pioneers had come into in search of a tying goal, Sacred However, despite the tricky last place in goals allowed. The Lakers squared off against conference foe Sacred the weekend’s games on the Heart fired into an empty net to challenge that currently faces The Lakers’ style is certainly ex- Heart, losing by two goals on both Friday and Saturday. back of a two-game slide but conclude matters. the Lakers there is still a lot of citing and only on three occasions cemented their claims for sec- The Pioneers improved to belief and optimism surrounding this year have they been involved who emerged with all four points, thing from the games but we ond position in the conference 17-9-4 overall and to 14-6-4 in the season. in a game where fewer than four leaving the Lakers empty hand- just couldn’t find a way to win,” by completing the sweep of the Atlantic Hockey. The Lakers “I wouldn’t be surprised if we goals have been scored. ed. said Henk. Lakers with a hard fought, 4-2 dropped to 8-18-5 and 8-14-3 went on a roll and got through This past weekend the Lakers Senior defenseman Pat Henk On Friday, Sacred Heart scored victory on Saturday night. respectively. the playoffs considering how up welcomed Sacred Heart and had believes the team played well this two power play goals; a short- Once again the Lakers fell be- Next up for Mercyhurst is a and down our season has been hoped to extend their win streak past week but just didn’t get the handed goal and an empty net hind in the opening period and trip to Rochester, N.Y. to take on this year,” added Henk. a little further. breaks they needed. goal, as they went on to win 5-2 from that moment on they were the conference leaders RIT this However it was the Pioneers “We definitely deserved some- at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. always playing catch-up. weekend for a pair of games. Women’s basketball drops two against GLIAC foes

Mercyhurst fell to 6-18 (2-12 with 17:49 to play, Mercyhurst a big factor. the team back into the game. points, and pulled down three By Chris Davis GLIAC) after this weekend. would not make another field “With having a limited number Anderson made a lay-up with rebounds and Elliott finished her Contributing writer The Lakers scored the first nine goal for almost 12 minutes. of players, fatigue plays a part, 3:22 to play, which gave Mercy- career at home with two points points of Thursday’s GLIAC During that span, the Warriors but it is something that has to hurst a 60-58 lead. and one rebound. The old adage of “there’s no game against Wayne State, hold- battled back to take a 44-38 be dealt with and overcome,” Hillsdale was too much as Jenn Petit explained that she will place like home” isn’t necessar- ing them scoreless during the lead. she said. Carlson scored the game-win- miss playing with her teammates ily correct for the Mercyhurst opening 3:51. Despite the stretch, Mercyhurst “We have matured as a group ning basket with eight seconds at Mercyhurst. women’s basketball team. Mercyhurst increased its lead to still had an opportunity late as overall and we are dealing with remaining to put the Chargers “My experience and time here The Lakers, who started their 13 points on a 3-point field goal Whipkey scored with 1:07 left to the situation that has been hand- ahead 67-65, and gave them the was well spent, and it was my season 3-2 playing inside the Mer- by Mara Dreiser, which made it make it 53-51, but Nicole Rogers ed to us much better than at victory after Prischak’s last sec- honor and privilege to suit up cyhurst Athletic Center (MAC), 20-7 with about seven minutes hit a jumper that iced the game the beginning of the year, with ond shot rattled off the rim. in my home uniform for the last have lost their last six games on left in the half. with under 30 seconds left. everyone stepping up and filling During the game Anderson time with my fellow seniors,” their home court, after falling in Wayne State would fight back Sophomore Stephanie Prischak the open roles...and its a learning set a career high, shooting 12 she said. two tight games to Wayne State as they made a 15-4 run during finished with 14 points, seven re- process just like anything else of 14 from the foul line in her “I wouldn’t want to spend my (57-51) and Hillsdale (67-65) this the next nine minutes to bring bounds and three steals after only in life.” last appearance at home for the final college game in the MAC weekend. the score to 24-22. playing a combined 11 minutes in On Senior Day against Hills- Lakers. with anyone else. I’ll miss play- One reason the team struggled Mercyhurst responded by go- two games the previous week. dale, the seniors helped keep the She finished with a double- ing in front of a great crowd and has been with all their injuries ing ahead by double-digits dur- Senior Julie Anderson had 11 Lakers in the game as the four double, scoring 24 points and loyal fans.” this young squad had this year. ing the opening minutes of the points and nine rebounds, and scored 46 of the team’s 65 points gathering 14 rebounds in her The Lakers finish the season Wayne State improved to 10-13 second half, but their offense Whipkey came off the bench for and also grabbed 25 rebounds. final game at the MAC. with three road games. The next overall and 8-5 in the Great Lakes started to struggle during the eight points. The Lakers trailed by as many The three other seniors each two are against Findlay on Thurs- Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- final 17:30. Senior Erica Elliot, who scored as 14 points during the first half contributed as well. Petit scored day and Ashland on Saturday, ence (GLIAC) and Hillsdale pro- After a Lindsay Whipkey lay-up three points and had three re- and 50-40 midway through the 12 points with seven rebounds, before finishing the season with gressed to 15-7 (10-4 GLIAC). gave the Lakers a 9-point lead bounds, believed fatigue played second half, but the seniors led Priscila Nascimento scored eight Gannon. AKER Page 12 February 14, 2007 PORTS LakerS Sports “Quick Hits” Lakers near CHA playoffs This weeks results... Women outscore Robert Morris 13-0 in two conference games

Women’s hockey...... Feb 9, W 7-0, Robert Morris By Ryan Palm Feb. 10, W 6-0, Robert Morris Sports editor Men’s hockey...... Feb. 9, L 5-2, Sacred Heart Feb. 10, L 4-2, Sacred Heart Only four conference games Women’s basketball...... Feb. 8, L 57-51, Wayne St. stand between the women’s Feb. 10, L 67-65, Hillsdale hockey team and hosting their Men’s basketball...... Feb. 8, W 67-57, Wayne St. first-ever NCAA playoff game. Feb. 10, L 81-65, Hillsdale Following a dominating sweep Wrestling...... Feb. 9, W 24-21, Shippensburg against visiting Robert Morris Feb. 10, W 22-13, Millersville this past weekend, there are just Men’s volleyball...... Feb. 9, L 3-0, Lewis two games left on the regular Feb. 10, L 3-0, Ohio St. season schedule. Fellow College Hockey Amer- ica (CHA) foe Wayne State University comes to town this In the news... weekend for a pair of confer- ence games. Following that, Mercyhurst will Athletes of the Week travel down I-79 for the CHA Championships, where they will The Mercyhurst Athletic Department named Richard Field from enter as the No. 1 seed. Andy Finkel photo men’s basketball and Michelle Bonello from women’s hockey They will likely face Robert Lesley McArthur scored her third goal of the season in a 7-0 rout of Robert Morris. the College’s Athletes of the Week. Morris in the first game on Friday and then square off against the scored the Colonials 13-0. on the year. let off the gas a little bit in the Field had a career weekend for Mercyhurst, scoring 11 winner of the Wayne State-Ni- What proved even more domi- In Saturday’s finale, the scor- second game. Overall, I think points and grabbing 15 rebounds against Wayne State. His agara contest on Saturday. nating were the shots on goal ing commenced even earlier, as we played really well, got a lot of contribution was vital in the Lakers’ win over the Warriors, If all goes according to plan between the two games, in which freshman Meghan Agosta scored people involved, so it was a good which will also put Mercyhurst in contention for a postseason during this four-game stretch, Mercyhurst controlled 118-17. a pair of goals in the first four weekend,” he said. conference tournament bid. Mercyhurst will be in a position Scoring was aplenty in both minutes of the contest. With a victory Friday, Mercy- to host the NCAA quarterfinal games, and it came early and Fresh off snapping her 16- hurst will clinch its fifth straight Also against Hillsdale, Field led the team with 19 points, going playoff game. often on both Friday and Sat- game scoring streak Friday, she CHA regular season title, and five of six from 3-point territory and grabbing six rebounds as As an institution, Mercyhurst urday. set out with a mission to start a will seek to add that playoff well. has hosted only one NCAA play- In the weekend opener, Mercy- new streak Saturday. champion title at Robert Morris off hockey game, dating back to hurst got out to a quick 3-0 lead She also assisted on a Valerie in early March. Bonello anchored a defensive unit that was tough as nails the men’s team hosting Bemidji when Stefanie Bourbeau, Stepha- Chouinard power-play score just Saturday’s game will be senior against Robert Morris this past weekend. For the two games, State for a Division II game back nie Jones and Lesley McArthur four minutes later. night, paying a tribute to the Mercyhurst shutout the Colonials, allowing only 17 shots on in 1995. scored. Adding a third assist in the seven seniors who have played goal for the two games. In each of the last two seasons, The scoring didn’t let up, how- second period, Agosta finished such a strong role on the club. the women’s team has qualified ever, as the Lakers lit the lamp Saturday with a 4-point perfor- “We have a wonderful group In Saturday’s contest, Robert Morris was held to three shots for the quarterfinal game, travel- three times in the second period mance. of seniors, and they have gotten on goal, including zero in the first period. On the weekend ing to Harvard University in 2005 as well. Lorsell capped scoring in the a great experience here at Mer- Mercyhurst outscored RMU 13-0 to sweep the season series and to University of Wisconsin A score by Sherilyn Fraser and opening period for Merychurst, cyhurst, so we are glad to honor against the Colonials 4-0. in 2006. a pair from Angelica Lorsell put with her third goal of the week- them,” said Sisti. Having home-ice advantage is Mercyhurst ahead 6-0 after just end and sixth of the season at Also on Saturday the coaching obviously on the mind of both two periods. 15:21. staff will present the Bill Smith players and coaches, but they Mercyhurst got its final tally of Jones added her third goal of Award, an honor named after Wakefield featured on web site know they can’t afford to get the game at 17:42 of the third, the weekend 45 seconds into the a former Mercyhurst employee ahead of themselves. when Jones netted her second second period, and Mercyhurst and huge supporter of men’s and The Atlantic Hockey Association has posted a feature article score of the afternoon and 12th got its final goal from defense- women’s hockey. about senior Mercyhurst goalie Jordan Wakefield. He has made “It will be tough to stay focused on the upcoming games and on the season. man Ashley Pendleton at 10:35. The award is given to a senior 14 straight starts for the men’s team, including four straight Junior Laura Hosier started Sophomore Courtney Drennen that exemplifies everything that victories against Bentley and Air Force. not think ahead to the NCAA’s. Obviously hosting would be a in goal for Mercyhurst, making got the start in goal for Mercy- Mercyhurst hockey should be, He was also named to the conference Honor Roll this week great thing for the school, but we seven saves in the first two peri- hurst, stopping all three shots she both on and off the ice. for his performance against Sacred Heart. Joining him on the have some tough games to win in ods of play. faced on the afternoon. Mercyhurst hosts Wayne State Honor Roll were Cullen Eddy and Matt Pierce. the next two weeks to get to that Sophomore Nicole Nelson saw Although his team completely this weekend with games at 7 point,” said Sisti. action in the third period, stop- dominated both games, Sisti did p.m. on Friday night and 2 p.m. The Lakers showed no sign of ping all seven shots she faced. see areas where the Lakers could on Saturday afternoon. lacking focus this past weekend, Hosier picked up the win, have improved. Hockey alums featured as in two games Mercyhurst out- improving her record to 22-1-1 “I think the third period’s we

Visit the men’s hockey page on the Mercyhurst athletics web site and you can read about alumni of the program and where they are at now. Notably, Peter Aubry ’02 is playing in the Elite Ice Hockey League in the United Kingdom, and Scott Burfoot Wrestlers win streak at nine ’92, is Hockey Director and Ice Facilities Director for Rockford Park District in Rockford, Ill. To read more about the alumni, which should become a regular with triumph over Millersville feature, visit http://hurstathletics.cstv.com

By Matt Jackson Neither has taken a redshirt Sports co-editor Anderson honored by ESPN or missed significant time due to injury. Senior Julie Anderson from women’s basketball was named For the second straight year the Zanetta has a career record to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team Mercyhurst wrestling team has of 81-48, is a two-time national last week. By her selection for this team, she is now officially reeled off nine straight wins. qualifier and finished with All- nominated for the magazine’s All-America Team. The Lakers ran their streak to American status last season. nine this season with wins over Schafer is 103-33 for his career, She is averaging over 17 points and eight rebounds for the Shippensburg on Friday and Di- is a three-time national quali- Lakers, and has had an illustrious career at the Hurst. She is vision I Millersville on Saturday. fier and two-time All-American, fifth in career scoring, fourth in career rebounding and third in The Lakers have just one match including a runner-up finish last career steals. remaining this season and get- season. ting the streak to 10 will be no File Photo File Photo The two will have many more Women’s hockey still No. 1 easy task. Junior Hudson Harrison Junior Don Cummings matches to add to their win total The Lakers (11-6) will host this season. For the 10th straight week, the women’s hockey team East Region opponent Pitt John- is ranked No. 7 at the same Freshman Ryan Farrell received The regular season ends with remained No. 1 in the most recent USCHO.com poll. The poll is stown, ranked No. 5 in the na- weight. a forfeit against Shippensburg the Pitt-Johnstown match but voted upon by both writers and coaches, and is published on a tion, Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the The No. 2 and No. 7 ranked and recorded a 9-6 decision at the postseason follows soon after weekly basis. The most recent poll is as follows: Mercyhurst Athletic Center. wrestlers at 174 may also square Millersville. with the NCAA East Regional The Mountain Cats have a win off Friday. Mercyhurst’s Zack Don Cummings, ranked No. 6 tournament to be held on Feb. 23 Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Poll streak of their own. They have Schafer is No. 2 at the weight at 149 had a pin and an overtime and 24 at UNC Pembroke. 1. Mercyhurst (11) 27-1-2 146 1 won 13 consecutive matches and while UPJ’s Eli Garshnick is win. The Lakers are ranked third 2. Wisconsin (4) 27-1-4 138 2 have an impressive 19-5 record seventh. Zanetta also had an overtime in the East Region in the most 3. Dartmouth 21-4-2 121 3 on the season. Brandon Reasy is ranked No. win and a major decision while recent rankings behind only Pitt- 4. New Hampshire 22-3-4 101 5 UPJ also holds a win streak 7 at 133 for UPJ. Reasy was 1-2 Schafer gave the Lakers bonus Johnstown and West Liberty. 5. St. Lawrence 23-6-3 93 4 of Mercyhurst, winning three against the Lakers last season, points in both matches with a pin Those that advance past the 6. Harvard 18-6-2 71 6 matches over the Lakers last including a 1-1 record against and a major decision. East Regional tournament, which 7. Minnesota-Duluth 18-8-4 64 7 season. Leonard Calhoun. Prior to Friday’s match against both Schafer and Zanetta are ex- 8. Minnesota 19-8-1 40 8 The Mountain Cats have five Mike Corcetti is the top ranked Pitt-Johnstown, the Lakers will pected to do so, will compete in 9. Boston College 19-8-2 26 10 nationally ranked wrestlers, in- wrestler in the nation at 184 and honor their two seniors in Scha- the NCAA national tournament 10. Ohio State 16-12-4 15 9 cluding two that could match up Mike Fowler is No. 6 at 197 to fer and Zanetta. on March 9 and 10 in Kearney with nationally ranked Mercy- round out the nationally ranked Schafer and Zanetta are the Nebraska.

hurst wrestlers. Mountain Cat wrestlers. only two wrestlers from their The top eight at the national Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- Shane Valko is ranked No. 2 at Four wrestlers went 2-0 for the recruiting class to make it all tournament earn All-American thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to 141 pounds for UPJ while Laker Lakers in the Shippensburg and four years. status. [email protected]. senior co-captain J.J. Zanetta Millersville matches.