After 35 Years, President Michael Mcquillen Says He Will Truly Miss the ’Hurst
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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MERCYHURST COLLEGE SINCE 1929 THE Vol.M 79 No. 15 MercyhurstERCIAD College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 February 15, 2006 Hello, Gamble Taking offi ce on March 1, Thomas Gamble says he has a new vision for Mercyhurst College, including switching to the semester system and constructing new buildings. Continued on Page 3 Farewell, McQuillen After 35 years, President Michael McQuillen says he will truly miss the ’Hurst. Continued on Page 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE FEATURES SPORTS Snowboarding at Wrestling wins Mercyhurst? nine matches in a row. Page 5 Page 10 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD February 15, 2006 NEWS To contact: [email protected] Crime scene experience Intelligence Studies professor speaks about extensive background Spring job fair He went on to join the Los the event on WestPACS’ Web- By Jessica Nulph By Corrie Thearle Angeles Police Department in site for $5, or can pay $10 at News editor Contributing writer 1972. the door. Mercyhurst students He told the audience of his can also register at Career Ser- On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the many experiences as a law en- The end of the school year is vices in Old Main. Criminal Justice Club welcomed forcement officer in Holly- fast approaching and students You must be a student at a David J. Grabelski to speak in the wood. will soon be searching for two or four-year college or Mercy Heritage room. Grabelski also discussed the internships and long-awaited university to attend. Students Grabelski is the assistant pro- seven years he spent in the careers. will need to present their fessor for the Institute for Intel- homicide department in south On March 9, students will resumes at the walk-in regis- ligence Studies at Mercyhurst. central L.A. have the opportunity to apply tration booth. The job fair is He spoke to a crowd of around This was during the time when and interview for various po- for candidates only; children 20 students, many of them Intel- the gang wars began to increase sitions at regional companies, cannot attend. Guests must ligence Studies and Criminal in intensity. from hotel and restaurant wait in the lobby. Justice majors. After his retirement from law management to computer Students should dress pro- Grabelski has a long back- enforcement, Grabelski accepted sciences and information tech- fessionally and bring several ground in law enforcement and a position at the National Drug Katie McAdams/Photo editor nology. copies of their resumes. Can- crime scene investigation. Intelligence Center with the U.S. David Grabelski spoke about his in-depth background. The Career Services Associa- didates wearing jeans, t-shirts, In the lecture he talked to the Department of Justice. tion of Western Pennsylvania sweatshirts, flip-flops and audience about his experiences in Grabelski traveled all over about document exploitation. vast knowledge will certainly (WestPACS), will hold their other inappropriate attire will law enforcement and intelligence the country and outside of the This concerns how to look at give students an informed, con- annual spring job fair at the not be admitted to the fair. up, until his position in Intelli- nation, teaching various groups documents and analyze them. cise picture of the fi eld of law Pittsburgh ExpoMart in Mon- WestPACS recommends re- gence Studies at Mercyhurst. how to locate, infiltrate and Grabelski came to Mercyhurst enforcement, crime scene inves- roeville, Pa., from 10 a.m. to searching potential employers Grabelski graduated from Penn dismantle drug organizations last March to begin teaching in tigation and numerous fi elds in 4 p.m. prior to the fair. State University in the second and cartels. the Intelligence Studies depart- intelligence. Over 125 employers will Complete descriptions of class of the fi rst criminal justice Grabelski has spent the past ment. attend the event, including the employers can be found program the college initiated. 12 years traveling and teaching His extensive background and the Children’s Hospital of on their Website, including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State what positions are open and Police, Highmark and the In- the requirements needed to ternal Revenue Services. fulfi ll those positions. MSG initiates new club procedures A full listing of employers Students can contact Mery- can be found online at www. hurst’s Career Services for summer of 2005, and has also get & Finance Committee will go supplies and even travel costs on westpacs.org. more information on this job By Jonelle Davis looked to students for feedback over the applications and make a limited basis, neither of which Students can register before fair as well as others to come. Contributing writer on how to improve the old determinations on how much have been allowed in the past. system. each RSCO will receive. Palm added that “this will allow The Mercyhurst Student MSG President Dan Schuler “The committee will present RSCO’s to have the ability to plan Government Executive Board has held a couple President’s a budget to MSG on March 27, far in advance, which will allow changed the funding policies for Club meetings, and Palm dis- which will spell out how much for better involvement from New 4x4 system organizations on campus. tributed surveys to Recognized the RSCO’s will receive,” said group members, as well as the According to Ryan Palm, MSG Student Club or Organizations Palm. possibilities to work with other treasurer, the primary reason (RSCO’s). Once approved by MSG, the RSCO’s who might have similar behind the change in the policies After receiving feedback, the RSCO’s will receive notifi cation interests.” may replace terms was due to problems the board new policy was put together by in early April of how much they Another major difference in encounters. the Executive Board and is being will receive in the 2006 to 2007 the policy is that in the past, the athletic calendar and study “The policies have not been put into play. academic year. RSCO’s could only request up By Jeff Allen abroad programs. Contributing writer adjusted for at least fi ve years or Palm explained that, “Two Under the new system groups to $450 dollars each academic Past on campus polling has so, and given the evolution of weeks ago, the RSCO’s were will submit the check requisitions year, and the new code and bud- demonstrated popular support the clubs and organizations on given budget application forms, to the MSG treasurer, who will get procedure will offer funding The induction of Dr. Thomas for the 4x4 system by both stu- campus, we felt the time was right which outline what they are check to make sure the expense is about $450 dollars. Gamble as President of Mercy- dents and faculty. for a change,” said Palm. requesting for the 2006 to 2007 appropriate within the guidelines The executive board also feels hurst College will bring proposi- Freshman lacrosse player Ryan The MSG Executive Board school year. of the RSCO’s budget, and then that the changes will help in- tions that may change the sched- Arnold supported the change began discussing the idea of “Once we get all the forms, will send all paperwork to the crease the student involvement ules of students and faculty. stating, “I would get a spring changing the policies during the which are due Feb. 17, the Bud- college Finance Offi ce. in RSCO’s. Among the changes Gamble break that I don’t get under the RSCO’s will be provided in- “We believe that the changes has proposed is a transition from trimester system.” formation during the fi rst week will increase student participa- the trimester system to a struc- Conversely, sophomore Chris of classes pertaining to the spe- tion in RSCOs. Because of the ture known as the four credit Geer stated, “I’m a trimester cific processes through which new opportunities the RSCOs semester system, or sometimes guy, and I would transfer under they can obtain their approved can offer, we feel there will be referred to as 4x4, which 38 out different conditions.” funding. a good number of students of 50 of America’s top universi- Faculty Senate President Dr. Palm also highlighted the major getting involved in groups who ties use. Randall Clemons, who supports changes in the policy. might never have under the old This new system could be the switch, attempts to quell “Principally, the one major system,” said Palm. introduced as early as the fall of doubts by stating, “Students can difference is that a RSCO can Schuler agrees with Palm, say- 2007, Gamble said. take comfort in knowing that: 1) apply for a yearly budget instead ing everyone is excited for the For the most part, the new sys- the faculty and administration of applying for funding on an new policy changes. tem mirrors the semesters; how- have their best interests in mind; as needed basis. This method “We are excited about the ever, there are several signifi cant 2) if and when a decision is made is consistent with how the col- possibilities that this opens up differences which make it more it will take several years to imple- lege operates from a budgeting for our student groups and benefi cial in the eyes of some. ment; 3) students will continue standpoint, as well as student confi dent that we will be able In the traditional semester to be involved in the process groups at many other colleges to work together to lay a strong system students take fi ve, three- and during the implementation and universities,” said Palm. foundation which can make this credit courses a semester totaling time can help shape the final Additionally, the new sys- new budgeting procedure a suc- 120 credits within four years if form; 4) everyone involved in tem opens up opportunities for cessful one for years to come,” the student stays on course to this has agreed that some sort of RSCO’s to function on a much Schuler said.