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Tung Vu photo Mercyhurst sophomore Sarah Puckett (7) jumps for a serve in Saturday’s game against IUP. Full coverage of the volleyball team’s sweep of the weekend series on page 7. Erie Together receives $112,500 grant ers aware of different career omy, regional cooperation, Mercyhurst Civic Institute receives and post-secondary education and education. Erie Together grant for anti-poverty initiative options, and increasing gradu- met the requirements in com- critical community needs. ation rates. munity and civic engagement, By Catherine Rainey “What [the grant] will help The other teams will be economy and education. Staff writer us to do is continue the work working with the sector of Lewis emphasized the that we’ve already begun,” people who have employment importance of Erie Together’s Erie Together, a civic said Laura Lewis, Ph.D., the barriers, such as citizens who main goal, which is “work- engagement movement ded- professor of sociology and have spent time in the prison ing together to make the icated to reducing poverty, social work who leads the system. Erie region a community of received an $112,500 grant Civic Institute’s involvement “They have some obsta- opportunity where everyone from the Erie Community in Erie Together. “It will give cles in getting out and getting can learn, work and thrive.” Foundation on Tuesday, Oct. us the capacity to move for- gain from employment,” said “What we’re really trying 28. ward, to bring different sec- Lewis of former prisoners. to do is help people. We’re Launched collectively by tors together and to work on “The goal there is to put in not just about creating new United Way of Erie County, very concrete actions plans.” place the supports they need programs, although new pro- the Mercyhurst Civic Insti- According to Lewis, the so they really can become pro- grams will come out of Erie tute and the Greater Erie grant will be used to help ductive members of society Together. We are about trying Community Action Commit- four countywide action teams like they want to.” to work smarter with the tee (GECAC) in 2008, Erie whose job is to align resources The awarding of the grant resources we already have,” in the community. Each team Erie Vital Signs was determined by Erie Vital Lewis said. Together received the grant as Erie Together aims to reduce poverty levels by improv- focuses on a different area: Signs, a collaborative group part of the Erie Community ing education statistics such as high school graduation rates. Foundation’s Shaping Tomor- early childhood readiness and that measures Erie county’s row initiative, which gives success; pre-K through third stability; and balancing eco- be focusing on making sure well-being in eight areas: cul- grants to causes that address grade; aligning education to nomic and workforce devel- children in poverty have the tural vitality, community and careers, fourth grade through opment. education they need from an civic engagement, brain gain, college; individual and family The education teams will early age, making eighth grad- environment, heath, econ- @TheMerciad

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Analysis conference, “permits people, and grade-schoolers By Nathan Turner all of us, to take one step at a News Editor ing its teachings which have time in our search for holiness appeared over time. By Amanda Moore buddy program,” said Lewis. a reality. in our lives.” The approach is “She has really taken it from “Most bishops have taken Staff writer “The kick-off party will be The Roman Catholic a way of reaching out to Cath- there. She connected with the in November or December Francis’ challenge to really olics in particular who have Church held an Extraordinary understand the experience [of Child Specialist at MCW and before Christmas break so Synod of the Bishops on the divorced and civilly remarried. The Mercy Center is run- their parishioners],” she said. reached out to Mercyhurst that way the kids can meet family. The synod gathered “It’s not about just dumping ning a new program to benefit “Part of the problem comes students in the social work, their buddies and kind of 253 bishops from around the doctrine on people and saying, children in Erie and students from the fact that a percent- ‘You follow this,’” Piszker psychology and education have a fun party to start it off. globe to discuss the results here at Mercyhurst University. age of the bishops have no said. “Particularly not today departments about becoming Also, the moms can come in of a survey sent to dioceses Laura Lewis, Ph.D, and relationships with people out- because it doesn’t work. But a buddy.” and see who the buddies are, around the world, which AmeriCorps VISTA Caitlin side of their clerical circle.” rather meeting people where The children and buddies so everyone gets acquainted,” asked about issues relating to Sniezek developed The Mercy Those bishops who have they are, just as Jesus did, and together will pick out the Sniezek said. the practice of the Catholic Buddy program. Their hope not “taken Francis’ challenge” then allowing them to move activities they do each week. The program is for the chil- Church’s teaching on marriage was to pair up 13 students in to become involved in the forward in understanding, if dren’s fun, but it is also so the and family life, and how the local grade schools, nine chil- lives of their parishioners, as they’re in a place of safety, buddies can help them with church might address issues, dren at the Mercy Center, and “I look forward to a result, lack “an understand- acceptance, of pastoral sensi- any education struggles they such as same-sex marriage or members of the Social Work ing of the suffering of the tivity, that that will be the cat- seeing the kids and may be having. Catholics who have divorced Club and have them meet for people” who face difficult alyst for growth and change.” hearing ‘Hi Miss “I plan on having fun with and remarried. at least an hour every week. choices of how to follow the Journalists who sympathize my buddy by playing house The synod issued a final This consistency would be Susan.’” church’s teaching, according with more conservative ele- and to help them with read- report on Oct 31 detailing the good for the children to have to Hembrow-Snyder. ments of the Catholic Church, ing,” sophomore Susan Baltes initial findings of the synod, a friend there whenever they Susan Baltes The synod is part of the such as Ross Douthat with said. which will be reviewed in 2015 need them. reforms Pope Francis has the New York Times, have Baltes says she is almost as at the ordinary synod. The “These kids are really instituted since his election expressed concerns over the “As the kids and mothers excited for the program to report addresses the issues of starved for attention. I think in March 2013, and the open synod and the changes that get to know the buddies, if the begin as the kids are. same-sex unions, reaffirming the Mercy Buddy program will nature of this synod is part appear to be occurring within buddies want to take them out “I look forward to seeing the Church’s teaching against be good one-on-one attention of his push for transparency the Church. However, the for a snack or something, they the kids and hearing ‘Hi Miss same-sex unions. The issue of so they could get that,” said within the Vatican. It has also nature of the church, accord- can do that,” Sniezek said. Susan’. The opportunity came divorce and remarriage will be Sniezek. been a chance for the public ing to Piszker, “is always “Children and mothers at a perfect time and I am so discussed further at the synod “I hope it would boost self to see the wide-range of changing.” filled out child bios to show happy to be a part of the pro- in 2015. confidence and self esteem opinions among the bishops The Catholic Church is what the child likes and dis- gram,” Baltes said. Rev. James Piszker gave and make the kids overall hap- regarding the issues discussed. both pastoral and doctrinal in likes. It shows what the kids Sniezek said the program insight into the effects this pier.” “There are tensions even its nature, and he says, “those want to do and what the hopes to soon reach out to synod might have on the Cath- Lewis is the chair of the among the bishops,” Hem- two sides have been present moms are hoping their chil- education, art therapy and olic Church as a whole. “The board at Mercy Center for brow-Snyder said. “Between within the Church from its dren will gain from the buddy psychology majors when addi- doctrine of the Church is not Women, and she saw the need those who tend to take a more very beginning…Over the experience. Then we can share tional children join the club. going to change,” Piszker said. these children had for a pro- legalistic approach and those past 30 years, it would seem that with whoever the child For more information, email “But the way we look at some gram such as this. who are more inclined to be to a lot of people that it has is set up with. That way they [email protected]. particular issues pastorally, “I spoke to Caitlin about more merciful and compas- drifted from the [doctrinal] can get a feel of what the kid and pastoral theology, is that the possibility of having some sionate. Those are not dual- side as opposed to the [pasto- wants to do.” which is subject to change and Mercyhurst students provide istic…It’s about working with ral] side.” Piszker believes that Planning started approxi- development.” Issues such as some afterschool activities for how do we meet the reality this synod, as well as other mately two months ago, and it those mentioned above, as the children at MCW and she of people’s lives in 2014, and actions Francis has taken, is an is well on its way to becoming well as others, were “not much came up with the idea of a @TheMerciad at the same time, deepen our attempt to bring the Church present even 50 years ago,” own understanding of what back to the center between but are now “part of the land- our teachings really are.” doctrine and pastoral care. scape and are not going to go One of the approaches Advertisement away,” according to Piszker. which has been discussed Mary Hembrow-Snyder, over the course of the synod Ph.D., a theologian, noted is the idea of graduality, an that sections of the Catholic approach, which according to Church have been attempting Cardinal Vincent Nichols of to address difficulties regard- the UK during a Vatican press @TheMerciad MSG Minutes 11-4 take place at a later date. Con- option of placing temporary By Melanie Todd cerns from the student body lighting in The Grotto until a Staff writer are ENCOURAGED so that more permanent lighting solu- there is a better discussion tion is put into place for that 27 Senate Members present, of the student body’s con- area. 1 advisor present cerns. These concerns can be Student Activities Council 3 Guests from Mercyhurst brought forth by Facebook, is hosting “Flash Back Friday” Dining Services or by emailing msgpr@mer- on Friday, with various activ- There was senate-wide dis- cyhurst.edu. ities to take students back to cussion with the Management The MSG Sustainability their childhood, as well as staff from Mercyhurst Dining Committee will be meeting “Fight Night” on Saturday, Services on various issues with Brittany Prischak from with inflatables that allow stu- from students about dining the Office of Sustainability dents to battle with an oppo- services and food concerns: to brainstorm ideas that they nent. Dean Schoenfeldt, General can get involved in and also MSG has approved “Yoga Manager; Jessica Seggi, Direc- to brainstorm quality projects Club” as a new RSCO. tor – Egan Hall; Lori Blakeslee, for the future. MSG has ordered a new Director – Laker Inn. Senators The Facilities Use Commit- pool table for the Student were tasked with getting con- tee along with President, Nick Union Great Room, set for cerns from the student body Latta, met with Ken Stepher- placement in a few weeks. to bring forward to the man- son, Director of Maintenance, Senator of the Month for agement staff. Further discus- to discuss the concerns of the month of October is sion between the Mercyhurst the maintenance efforts that Lindsey Rowe. Dining Services management have been brought forward to staff and administration will MSG. They also discussed the @TheMerciad Admiral Laker’s Police Brief Admiral Laker loves Hallow- Kwik is a controlled substance the celebration into Nov. 2. Both een. He knows there is nothing now because Admiral Laker students were cited for public finer than cooking up a batch knows no Mercyhurst student intoxication, although only one of popcorn balls and handing would be caught dead with ille- got sauced underage, earning a them out to all the little ghouls gal drugs. The only pink drink liquor law violation in the pro- and goblins who come Trick-or- Admiral Laker needs is Pepto. cess. One student was cited on Treating. But Admiral Laker’s The second dastardly dog got Lewis Avenue, an especially bad favorite treat on Halloween is nabbed on Halloween for taking week for that block. The other playing a trick on all the ghouli- his costume a bit too far. A stu- student was cited outside the gans out there and delivering dent on Lewis Avenue was cited CAE. Admiral Laker enjoys some festive justice for All Hal- for possession of a fake ID and hearing intel students complain low’s Eve. indecent conduct. Admiral Laker about their lives just as much as Our first malcontent kicked hopes the peon at least tried to the next well-adjusted individual, off the Halloween celebration a say it was part of his costume. but leave the booze at home. little too early. On Oct. 29, a stu- A third student, early on Nov. 1, dent was cited on Lewis Avenue got caught drinking in McAuley for possession of a controlled Hall and was referred for disci- substance and paraphernalia. pline. Apparently Nestle Strawberry Two final students carried on @TheMerciad November 5, 2014 The Merciad Page 3 Features Public Health class says ‘Buckle Up’ campus, slips of paper in tocol for baseline counts By Amanda Moore Egan with facts to try to pro- and post-intervention seat- Staff writer mote seat belt use, as well as belt counts, they will be able chalk writings in the parking to directly test the efficacy Based on over 800 obser- lots of the university remind- of their campus-wide inter- vations, 71 percent of car ing people to buckle up. vention. They are comparing users at Mercyhurst Univer- The class plans on expand- rates on campus to general sity wear a seatbelt, according ing the campaign in spring. traffic flow nearby as acon- to Mercyhurst Public Health Junior Public Health major trol,” Cook said. professor Thomas Cook, Mikayla Kerr is a member Cook said the class is doing Ph.D. of the class promoting the well with the assignment. This year, Cook’s Founda- project this year as well as “Students have been very tions of Public Health class the committee for the Buckle creative both in developing is attempting to bring that Up campaign, and she hopes the core message ‘Don’t Test number up by 10 percent with to ignite behavioral change Your Luck, Buckle Up’ and in their “Don’t Test Your Luck, through the project. ways of delivering this mes- Buckle Up” campaign in an “I am excited to see if we sage and brand to the campus attempt come closer to the can make an impact on the community,” Cook said. Erie County average of 82 use of seat belt use with the Cook has big plans for this percent. small, low budget program project in the near future. The Buckle Up campaign that we started,” Kerr said. “This fall campaign is actu- project was inspired by a The class has come up with ally a soft launch of a larger similar investigation last year a goal based on preexisting campaign they will plan Salina Bowe photo which discovered that over statistics. for over St. Patrick’s Day. Junior Public Health major Kennethea Wilson promotes the “Don’t Test Your Luck, Buckle Up” 90 percent of college crash This method of setting We are partnering with the campaign on Mercyhurst campus. victim fatalities were not goals for the outcome of Erie Health Department to grant, with Mercyhurst serv- campus have most likely to “buckle up.” wearing seatbelts. the campaign is a skill Cook increase seatbelt use across ing as a pilot for Erie County become familiar with the The campaign involves get- hopes students will learn from multiple institutions and as a whole,” Cook said. series of signs at every exit ting the message out through the project. school districts in Erie County Those who live on or have and entrance of the school, placing posters around “By using a standard pro- as part of a state-funded recently visited Mercyhurst telling everyone to be safe and @TheMerciad Mercyhurst faculty members publish textbook By Karah Hollis boro professor Dennis Hickey The idea of writing a new Green, and he replied, want- the book to mold it into Many of the films depicted Staff writer wrote the textbook for Mercy- textbook came from the pro- ing them to write the missing sounding like one consistent elegance and style, an aspect hurst’s America in the 1930s fessors’ struggle to locate book. voice instead of four different that Sheridan said he liked. interdisciplinary course. a suitable textbook for the With information about the ones. Media, overall, had a posi- In late September, several “America in the Thirties” course, or one that showcased series, they drafted an outline The process took two years tive impact on people during Mercyhurst University faculty focuses on larger trends and the era from different per- of the chapters and began to complete, which Sullivan the depression. members as well as a faculty historical events in the 1930s, spectives. writing. Each professor wrote and Sheridan said was longer “Everything could have member at Edinboro Uni- including the effects of Great The professors found a about their own perspective than it should have been. been gloom, but movies and versity published a textbook Depression as well as the Dust decade series that Syracuse of the 1930s, except for the Many issues, including the radio lifted spirits,” Sheridan through Syracuse University. Bowl. University published. How- African American chapter core revision, delayed it. But said. Mercyhurst University Each professor wrote about ever, the series was missing which they collaborated on according to Sullivan, “the Each professor also had professors Brian Sheridan, their own point of view along the 1930s. Sullivan, a profes- together. final product was worth the their own writing process. Sul- Marnie Sullivan, Ph.D., John with collaborating on certain sor in the English department, At the end, the professors wait.” livan said she had to isolate Olszowka, Ph.D. and Edin- subjects. emailed the publisher, Ben came together again to review Sullivan said she borrowed herself from distractions to over 100 books during the write her chapters. writing process. Her own per- Writing this textbook has spective of the 1930s is social. given Sullivan new oppor- Sullivan wrote about how tunities. She said that she is individuals and small groups presenting at a conference on came together to change soci- the book “Candy” written by ety. She also included how L.M. Alexander. women, like environmentalist “There is a more positive Rachel Carson, and students representation of African impacted the decade. Americans in the novel— “[The 1930s] is the story of especially the illustrations by every kind of underdog there Rockwell Kent—than most was,” Sullivan said. mainstream images of the Originally, Sullivan was not time,” Sullivan said. interested in the 1930s. Sheri- The most important take- dan asked her to be a part of away from the experience of the IDST’s teaching staff its writing and publishing the first year, five years ago. She textbook, Sullivan said, is that said her love for the decade creating the book was grati- came out of research for the fying work. She emphasized class and grew over time. the idea that there are connec- Sheridan, an instructor in tions between the classroom the Communications depart- and the real-world. ment, focused his section on “Learning how to think in the communication aspects of an organized systematic way the decade, such as President is key for success in life,” she Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fire- said. side chats. Sheridan’s interest in the 1930s derived from watch- ing movies from that period, Karah Hollis photos which is also when a lot of his Co-authors Marnie Sullivan, Ph.D., and Brian Sheridan pose with their recently published textbook, “America in the 30s.” Other favorite movies were made. co-authors include Mercyhurst History professor John Olszowka, Ph.D., and Edinboro History professor Dennis Hickey, Ph.D. @TheMerciad University counseling services available for students Recent outcries against granted. Evaluation, treat- and medication. were involuntarily commit- a life, the law makes that a pri- By Emani Burton involuntary medical action ment at home and clearance When patients are first seen ted to a facility specializing in ority over privacy,” Smith said. Staff writer have brought national atten- before returning, are all part at the Counseling Center, mental health. “Every day we successfully tion to mental health services of the process. It is not uni- emphasis is placed on under- “Students are only com- work with students in a way Whenever a tragedy or in colleges across the nation, versity policy to force appli- standing the history and mitted when there is immi- that promotes greater well- crisis strikes the Mercyhurst leaving many schools scram- cants to complete treatment background of patient issues. nent fear for their safety and ness, fewer symptoms, and community, university offi- bling to boost their public before becoming a student, or Depression and anxiety are the safety of others based on safety,” added Smith. “It is cials are apt to refer students images. to refuse students’ academic the most common problems certain criteria, and when the our privilege to be part of that to the Counseling Center on Mercyhurst does not imple- services because they have reported. The Center offers a student is unwilling to seek journey with students when campus. ment the controversial mea- received mental health treat- walk-in Urgent Hour Monday voluntary help,” said Smith. they are struggling…And it Involuntary medical leave sure of involuntary medical ment. through Friday from 2 p.m. to “If the university was aware is always wonderful to watch for students has recently leave. “Students are our first pri- 3 p.m. of a student who was a very students strengthen and suc- become a controversy being Judy Smith, Ph.D., Direc- ority,” said Smith. “Most Mercyhurst has the power serious and immediate safety ceed.” dealt with by several colleges tor of Mercyhurst Wellness of the time students can be to approve voluntary medical risk, and the student was and universities in the U.S. Center, said that Mercyhurst’s safely treated on campus with leave. However, involuntary unwilling to seek care, the uni- Columbia University is cur- methods are much more no interruption of academic commitment (when a person versity could notify the coun- rently facing backlash from a patient-based than cases such work.” is transferred to a hospital for try authority. But it cannot student who claims the insti- as Columbia University’s. However, when that is not psychiatric care) does not fall control what decisions would tution forced her into medi- “Mercyhurst Counsel- the case, Center staff work under Mercyhurst’s jurisdic- be made after that.” cal leave. Her reinstatement ing services are focused on closely with patients to decide tion. County and hospital per- Some people have raised as a student hinged on her patient health, education and the best course of action. sonnel approve mental health concerns that involuntary completion of treatment at collaboration,” Smith said. Medication is not needed for commitments. commitments are a violation a mental health facility. She At the center, when physical mild mental health issues, In her eight years as direc- of the Health Insurance Por- claims the university sent her or mental health symptoms though serious symptoms tor of the Counseling Center, tability and Accountability Act away in an effort to protect its disrupt day-to-day function- may improve best with a com- Smith remembers only one or (HIPAA). @TheMerciad reputation. ing, medical leave can be bination of both counseling two instances where students “If the immediate stakes are Page 4 The Merciad November 5, 2014 Features Fashion students’ virtual show benefits Epilepsy Foundation is $1 for students and $2 for of the fundamental equip- By Catherine Rainey adults. Raffle tickets cost $1 ment we needed.” Staff writer for an arm’s length and food Students visited the mall will range from free to $1. four times to choose outfits Nine fashion merchandis- The fashion show is part that showcased holiday trends ing students will put on Mer- of the 400-level Fashion Pro- and photograph the looks cyhurst’s first virtual fashion motion class. To plan it, each on models. They used out- show entitled “Heat Up the student had specific respon- fits from Forever 21, Macy’s, Holidays” on Wednesday, sibilities, from photographing Francesca’s Collection, The Nov. 5. outfits in the show to choosing Buckle and Charlotte Russe. The show will consist of the music to arranging seating Among raffle prizes at the photographs of men’s and and decorations, according to event are a $50 gift card to women’s holiday looks, and Professor Erin Magorien. Bridal Elegance, gift cards to outfits showcasing winter “I’m in charge of putting Firebirds Wood Fired Gill and fashion trends from various it together as a presentation Moe’s Southwest Grill, dona- stores at Millcreek Mall dis- and it’s my job to make sure tions from the Mercyhurst played on a large screen. it goes smoothly,” said senior bookstore, and cookie trays It will also feature live fashion merchandising major donated by Parkhurst Dining. models wearing looks from Shelby Kirkland. “[The class Starbucks, who supports Epi- Bridal Elegance and Point is] smaller than in years past lepsy, will hand out compli- Four Vintage Boutique. The so there are more responsibil- mentary coffee samples. show will be highlighted with ities.” A representative from the music, and descriptions of the Although the fashion Epilepsy Foundation will give ensembles will be emceed by department has held shows in a short presentation prior to two of the students, seniors prior years, which used only the show. A fashion mechan- Joe Tadiello and Hilary live models, this is the first dising major who student Anderton. time it will be virtual. interns at Marie Claire maga- All proceeds from admis- “The idea came out of the zine will also be in attendance sion tickets, raffle tickets and marketing director at the Mill- with a table set up for dis- food sales will go to the Epi- creek mall,” said Magorien, counted magazine subscrip- lepsy Foundation of Western who teaches the class. “She tions and free gifts. and Central Pennsylvania, a [Nicole Adwell, marketing According to Magorien, cause chosen by the students. director] said that this is the the fashion students selected The event will be held in new wave of fashion shows plaid, neon and animal print the Great Room of the Herr- for mall-based events so we as likely trends this season. mann Student Union from 7-8 did our own research. We Salina Bowe photo p.m., with a pre-party begin- thought about doing it at the Senior Fashion Merchandising student, Shelby Kirkland, sports pieces from Forever 21 in a photo ning at 6:30 p.m. Admission mall but they didn’t have some shoot as support for the upcoming virtual fashion show. Leadership Certification Program gets restructured By Tim Reed alumni are coming to speak to a Fortune 500 company, but Ludwig is on the program’s to be a part of this program and feeds into the leadership Staff writer the students on different lead- this did not connect with the third level. She has been in the still have the chance. certification program. This ership topics, and how they students. program since her freshman “This program is open to workshop targets freshmen have carried that forward in Jamison believes restructur- year and has enjoyed it. all majors and all years. Level and sophomores. There is At Mercyhurst University, their careers,” Jamison said. ing will make it much more “I have learned that it is OK one is not just for freshmen I also a nomination process so the Leadership Certifica- Jamison believes this community based because the to fail, not to be afraid, and have a handful of seniors in students, faculty and staff can tion program thrives to build is important for students students will get to know each just try new things,” Ludwig level one this year,” Jamison nominate other students for leaders on campus and better because they can see alumni other and alumni that have said. said. the workshop. These nomi- develop their skills which they who have been in their shoes, been through the program. She said the program The application process nated students can then apply can carry beyond the gates. sat in the same classrooms, “It’s good to see that what requires listening to speak- requires basic information to get into LCP the following By getting students involved and lived in the same resi- people have gone on to do ers and reading many books. about the student, their year. through community service as dence halls. Now, current stu- once they leave Mercyhurst, From doing these things, she involvement in the past and well as through school clubs dents can see what alumi are especially from those who has learned that people have why they are interested in the and organizations, students doing in their lives, and can have firsthand experience in different ways to lead. program. can obtain skills that help network with alumni as well the program,” said Jamison. “It has made me hopeful, Underclassman can use a them after they graduate. as their peers. Overall, the program con- knowing everyone’s going different route to get into the Leadership and outreach Previously, the program sists of three levels; once a through same thing but that program. coordinator Kristy Jamison belonged to a national soci- student is accepted into and many have been successful, During the J-term there is in charge of the program ety where there were video complete the first level he or you just have to learn from is a separate program called which she has restructured. broadcasted speakers. Usu- she can chose to continue into what you have done wrong,” Emerging Leaders, a work- “I have restructured it this ally, this featured a celebrity the upper levels. Ludwig said. shop that serves as the base year to have an alumni speak- @TheMerciad or top financial manager of Mercyhurst junior Jessica Upperclassmen who want level for leadership on campus ers series. Three Mercyhurst ‘Hurst Student Organizes Cancer Patient Art Gallery after personally calling the died, and they have not,” By Ryan Kushner Center and asking if they said Skelton. The patients Features editor would allow her to come in “can still start new things,” and intern there. The intern- she said, adding that she Some students at are able to ship eventually evolved into focused the group on start- turn their passion into expe- a job. ing entirely new projects that rience during their time at The Regional Cancer they could get excited about Mercyhurst. Center, Erie, did not even and grow from. This past Tuesday, Nov. have a registered art thera- Skelton said the experience 4, junior Art Therapy major pist on staff, so Jena would of pursuing her work with Jena Skelton did just that be pioneering the way. the Cancer Center and orga- as she organized an art gal- Because she is not a certi- nizing the gallery of patient’s lery to showcase the cre- fied Art Therapist, Skelton art has taught her the impor- ative works of patients she practices “art for healing” tance of taking chances. worked with during her time with adult cancer patients, “I think taking chances is as an intern and employee at working one-on-one and in hard for me, and this is one The Regional Cancer Center, groups. that has turned out so pos- Erie. “I enjoy the variety, because itive…” said Skelton. “It all The event featured the art everyone is different,” Skel- starts with one idea and one of 16 different patients and ton said of the working at chance. No idea is stupid.” had over 20 original pieces the Cancer Center. “When I “I love what I do, and I on display. Over 50 people am here, I know this is my definitely know that from were in attendance for the job and I know this is my this experience…You have gallery, which ran from 5 place, and I just morph into to find your place, and I think p.m. to 7 p.m. that position and it works I have found that here.” Skelton was inspired to for me,” she said. Skelton plans to teach an put together the gallery after Skelton said her proud- Art Journaling class at the teaching a class called “From est moment at the Center Regional Cancer Center in the Heart.” came when working with the February 2015. After grad- “I was taken away by “Thrivers Group,” a support uating in the spring, Jena how they all interacted and group in the hospital made has plans to go to graduate became a group. [The idea] up of terminally ill patients, school to become a regis- just kind of sprouted this and helping to create an tered Art Therapist. She idea to keep this going,” environment where people hopes to travel and do art Skelton said. could open up and talk about therapy internationally. Skelton began her intern- their feelings and fears. Sami Rapp Photo ship at the Regional Cancer “A lot of times people act @TheMerciad Jena Skelton, junior Art Therapy major, sets up for the art gallery at the Regional Cancer Center, Center in February 2014, like the patients have already Erie. Next to her is a peice of art done by one of the center’s patient’s granddaughter. November 5, 2014 The Merciad Page 5 Arts & Entertainment ‘Tollbooth’ brings back childhood By Naomi Greenstein children’s book that today is Juster’s development of the book’s deeper themes: the Staff writer hailed “as the Alice in Won- novel’s wordplay and observe value of learning, the state of derland of our time.” the artist and illustrator draw children’s literature, the cre- When the snow begins to Through interviews, ani- the protagonist Milo. ative journey and the impor- fall as it did in Erie this past mation and archival materi- Eric Carle is also featured tance of the written word. weekend, the best activity to als, it examines the creation, in the movie as he reflects on The book triumphed and do is warm up indoors and creators and lasting impact the creative process of illus- has sold nearly 4 million turn on a movie specifically of one of the most beloved tration. copies to date and been trans- the movie playing this week- pieces of children’s literature. Though the children’s book, lated into 20 languages. end at Taylor Little Theatre. The film introduces the written in Brooklyn during the Be sure to stay after the film The weekly film being audience to the hilarious world Cold War, seems to be merely to converse with the film- played this Sunday is called of “The Phantom Tollbooth,” the story of a bored young maker on the larger themes of “The Phantom Tollbooth: written in 1961 by Norton boy who travels to the Land the movie and book. Beyond Expectations.” Juster, as well as some of the Beyond to save princesses, it The film will be shown on The film playfully centers novel’s more serious themes. is so much more. Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. in miac photo around the making of the In the film, viewers watch The film illuminates the Taylor Little Theatre. “Tollbooth” explores the ideas behind the iconic children’s story. ‘Nabuma Rubberband’ falls flat compared to other albums

lent mix of upbeat and unique “Shuffle a Dream.” favorite on the album, has diverse song that is an excel- By Jake Middlesetter electronic beats and singer Little Dragon’s new release excellent diversity and flow lent showcase for Nagano’s Contributing writer Yukimi Nagano’s excellent “Nabuma Rubberband,” fol- between the driving bass and voice, especially at the high voice. lows in some of the footsteps Nagano’s voice, but even the end of her range, but then Swedish electric-pop band Nagano has a wide vocal of its predecessor, but takes a instrumentals only seem to be transitions into a quick elec- Little Dragon has released range which can hit some of different route. a small driver for the song. tronic and synth exit to the their fourth studio album the highest notes, but is also This album takes on a more “Klapp Klapp” was the song. “Nabuma Rubberband,” a comfortable at lower ranges. otherworldly feel to it, but most upbeat song on the Overall the songs in this follow-up to their critically-ac- “Ritual Union” featured seems to forgo the memora- album, and drives quickly album fall somewhat flat on claimed 2011 release “Ritual hard-hitting vocals and musi- ble and upbeat rhythms which through a pulsing bass beat the musical range, but Yukimi Union.” cal performances, including, were more common in “Ritual alongside the falsetto chorus. Nagano’s voice really pulls What characterized their but not limited to “Ritual undergroundhiphop.com photo Union.” Another favorite from the through. previous albums was an excel- Union,” “Little Man,” and New album fell flat of others. Songs like “Underbart,” my album was “Only One,” a I rate this album a 6.5/10. ‘Wick,’ classic revenge film ‘Gone Girl’ fans will love movie to like about “John Wick.” While Nick tells his sto- By Megan Pacileo By Kris Gossett Primarily, it knows what it is ryline on-screen, we see what Arts and Entertainment editor Cinema Club advisor and it spends the whole movie Amy experienced through delivering on its premise. flash-backs and voice-overs The words “revenge movie” The screenwriters kept the As a fan of the novel only, giving her an ethereal used to have a larger resona- script taut and lean (the movie “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn, and other worldly presence. tion, but the pure revenge clocks in at 107 minutes) and I was more than a little appre- The movie version was flick has found itself on the kept dialogue to a minimum. hensive about going to see the masterfully handled, creating endangered species list for the There is enough dark humor movie adaptation. a gloomy, dark and a little bit last 15 years. scattered throughout and the However, I was pleasantly sick piece of artwork. Revenge movies are based action rarely takes a hiatus. surprised. Affleck’s portrayal of Nick on the idea that the protago- There is also some original- Directed by David Fincher was spot-on to the character nist has nothing to lose, and ity in the script. and starring A-list talents Ben created in the book; he cap- nothing to live for: except The use of a hotel safe Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil tured the weird kind-of quirks to kill everyone who has house and a whole new mean- Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry, seen in the book. wronged them. ing to the term “industrial the movie follows the story And, Pike could not have There is no saving someone, cleaning” are particularly of the Dunne’s. been a better casting choice there is only retribution, typi- impawards.com photo entertaining in the film. On their fifth wedding anni- anticool.com photo for Amy. cally in a very violent means. Reenacting the archetype While there are plenty of versary, Nick Dunne (Affleck) Novel fans will love the movie. Not only is she gorgeous, There have been a scatter- revenge story, “John Wick” cliché moments, such as bad reports that his wife, Amy she is incredibly talented, able ing of entries into the genre promises dark humor and non- guys talking too much, the (Pike), has gone missing. adaptations: what is depicted to capture the moody grace of in the 2000s (the best being stop action, more than deliver- movie actually is in on the Under pressure from the on-screen can never live up to Flynn’s leading lady. the 2007 movie “Death Sen- ing on what it promises. joke most of the time, which police and the media, his what we visual in our minds. The movie seems to be a tence” starring Kevin Bacon) adds to the level of entertain- strange behavior has everyone Luckily for Flynn and the cautionary tale that asks audi- but nothing good has come John Wick (Reeves) loses ment for the viewer. asking: Did he kill his wife? cast of “Gone Girl,” they got ences how well we really know out in the box offices recently. his wife to a terminal illness It is refreshing to see a Well, I will not tell you that. really close. anyone, and without giving In an exciting change of and then loses his dog to a movie that knows what it is You will just have to go and “Gone Girl” does a more too much away, if we can ever pace, comes “John Wick.” bunch of thugs who steal his and does not try to be any- see for yourself. than decent job. really know all their secrets. Wife dead. Check. Dog dead. prized Mustang. thing else. But, I will say that the film Keeping the storyline very So, for any other fans out Check. Keanu Reeves out for Once a guy loses his wife, If you want some great does just about everything similar to the novel, Flynn, there who were apprehensive revenge. Check. his dog and his car, he is either action set pieces, dark humor right. both the author and screen- of going to see “Gone Girl,” I’m in. the subject of a country song and a movie that delivers on Those of you who were writer, managed to keep the stop worrying and just go and The good thing about or he is perfectly placed to live what it promises (revenge!) a fan of the novel first, like same level of tension that is see it. reviewing a revenge movie is solely for revenge. then I would highly recom- myself, will understand the more than a little present in I guarantee you will not be that it almost writes itself. There are plenty of things mend “John Wick.” problem with book-to-movie the book. disappointed. All Around Erie: The Extended Edition shows starting at 7:30 p.m. Next is the movie “Great proud to be showing the By Megan Pacileo Anything Goes Vanya and Sonia Tickets can be purchased White Shark,” showing at movie “Never Let Me Go,” Arts and Entertainment editor All aboard for the saucy production of “Anything and Masha through the Erie Playhouse noon and 4 p.m. The story a movie about a love trian- Goes.” and Spike box office. unravels the mystery of the gle between three friends at a Bill Cosby The story follows the antics The Erie Playhouse is con- For more information, call underwater creature we fear: mysterious boarding school. One of the most beloved aboard an ocean liner going tinuing to wow audiences with 814-454-2852. the misunderstood great white Kathy, Ruth and Tommy are comedians of all time, Bill from New York to London. its theatrical talent. and tells the story of its role destined to be donors, donat- Cosby, has been captivating Billy Crocker, a stowaway, Up next in their 2014-2015 The Big atop the ocean’s food chain. ing their organs to clones. generations with his comedy is in love with heiress Hope season is “Vanya and Sonya Third is the movie “Won- After it becomes known routines for years. Harcourt, who happens to be and Masha and Spike.” Green Screen ders of the Arctic,” showing that deferrals can be made for The Tom Ridge Environ- The star of “The Cosby engaged to Lord Oakleigh. The musical follows Vanya at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. those in love, Ruth separates mental Center is continuing to Show” will be performing at Singer Reno Sweeney and and his stepsister Sonia, who Today, the Arctic is the focus Tommy and Kathy out of jeal- show movies on its very large the Warner Theatre on Nov. Public Enemy “Moonface” have spent their entire lives of scientific research. Scien- ousy. green screen. 16 at 7 p.m. Martin help Billy to win Hope. taking care of their sick par- tists are searching for answers Kathy becomes a “carer,” On Nov. 10, TREC will be As always, Cosby crafts sto- In this comedic musical are ents, while their older sister, to some of the troubling while the other two are sub- showing three movies. ries with his renowned sense some of the most memorable Masha, has been traveling questions about the impacts jected to their organ dona- The first “Mysteries of the of humor about his mar- songs, including “You’re the around the world as an actress. of human activities around tions. Unseen World” will show at riage and learning how to be Top,” and of course, “Any- Their slightly prophetic the world. The movie will show on 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. “Mysteries” a parent, the Bible, being a thing Goes.” cleaning woman, Cassandra, Tickets can be purchased at Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. is a film that takes audiences grandfather for the first time The musical shows at the keeps warning them about TREC before the movie. Tickets are only $5 per on an extraordinary journey and his first love. Warner Theatre on Nov. 5 at terrible things that are going For more information, call person, and can be purchased into the hidden dimensions Tickets can be purchased 7:30 p.m. to be happening in the future, 814-833-7424. at the Erie Art Museum. beyond our normal vision to through the Erie Insurance Tickets can be purchased including a sudden visit from For more information, call see the mysteries of things Arena Box Office. through the Erie Insurance Masha and her twenty-some- 814-580-6608. that move too fast, too slow For more information, call Arena Box Office. thing boyfriend, Spike. FILM at the or are too small to see with the For more information, call The show runs from Nov. 814-452-4857. human eye. Erie Art Museum @MeganPacileo 814-452-4857. 7 through Nov. 22, with all The Erie Art Museum is

Full list of events can be found View upcoming performances: www.merciad.mercyhurst.edu/ on the PAC website www.miac.mercyhurst.edu arts_entertainment Online Page 6 The Merciad November 5, 2014 Opinion Relay forThe views Life expressed successful in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be emailed to [email protected]. ‘Buckle Up’ campaign The Good...

Finally, the Laker has begun to offer meal plan raises safety awareness options under $6.50. There is a variety of specials from all stations. No more wasting dining dollars on when driving. when someone is not taking this campaign by taking part By Marcela Delgado what should already be covered with a board. It is comforting to know the safety measures they in the “seatbelt selfies.” Opinion editor that a group on campus cares should when they are in front With this initiative, students about the safety of students of the wheel. and faculty are invited to take An anonymous donation has been made for With the recent vehicle and it’s focusing its efforts The social media sites of selfies with their seatbelt on. scholarships for the study abroad programs. This will related accidents that have in trying to make students the campaign have had a good Hopefully, people will start defenitely cut costs for the students who are seeking been happening on campus be aware that accidents can response from the people. supporting this campaign and an experience abroad. and its surroundings. happen and that they have to I do not think that anyone buckling up. The Public Health major’s be safe when they are on the on campus is not aware of Think before you get behind Recently, the Career Development Center put a bul- “Buckle Up” campaign could road. this campaign, as they have the wheel and save your and letin board in the hallway of Egan to help students not have come in a better time. Car accidents happen very clearly exposed the message other people’s life. Take part on searching for jobs or planning on searching for a Students and faculty are often all around the world, but effectively around campus. in this campaign that is not job. Stop by and take a look at it, there might be some encouraged to take part in this are too common among cam- They have posters and out- asking much for you to do, but valuable tips for those in need. campaign. puses across the country. door signs of their campaign. to buckle up and be safe when This campaign invites stu- Mercyhurst has been no It is right about time that on the road. dents on campus and faculty exception to it. It is not only people become aware of the to be safe when they are driv- the lives of the drivers that is consequences they might have ing. Signs have been posted into play, but also the people if they do not buckle up. all around campus and on the going with them in the car, Students are not the only The Bad... sidewalks to increase aware- pedestrians on the sidewalks ones in danger, but also fac- ness of the importance of and other drivers. ulty. It is good that faculty saving your life by buckling up Everyone’s life is at stake have responded positively to @TheMerciad Viral videos and memes might have gone too far with the recent trend about Alex from Target. The meme featuring the handsome cashier caused an increase in sales for Target. It is amazing how easily we are influenced by the media. Maybe the videos/ Apple Pay release results memes that have gone too far this time. in nationwide controversy ensure secure transmission of companies such as Walmart, Obviously, this is to promote By Jacob Middlestetter sensitive data. Target, CVS and Best Buy, and butt out competition for Staff writer In this case, data being trans- however, has a competing its service, CurrentC. The Ugly... mitted through the Apple Pay service, called CurrentC. Cur- Regardless of your intention This week a dispute between service consists of a time-sen- rentC is meant to also be used to use Apple Pay, it should be The short power outage on the night of Halloween retailers and tech companies sitive token which will charge at numerous retailers and uti- noted that the move by MCX left technical failures on campus. Some reported around the country has been credit or debit account when lize one’s phone, but instead that is distinctly anti-con- that their WiFi was not working and some washing all over the news. the token is used. of the close proximity NFC sumer, and merely limits the machines are no longer functioning. Some thought at In late October, Apple In this way, the retailer does technology, it would instead options that consumers have first it might have been a prank for Halloween, but it released a service called Apple not ever receive any account use a QR code which would to pay for their products. Pay, which utilizes NFC tech- information, only the trans- be scanned. In the process, MCX is also was a blackout that affected most of Erie, including nology within new Apple ferrable token from Apple Regardless of its ease of use being very anti-competitive in our campus. products so a customer can Pay. compared to Apple Pay and its business practices. pay a retailer with the phone. This is a safer service than Google Wallet (reviews indi- If anybody has an Apple NFC, or near-field commu- even using one’s own credit cate it is “clunky,”) MCX has or Google smartphone, they nication, and functions much card or debit card, as that made a point to indicate to the should be concerned about like a WiFi router does, only information is retained after retailers under its organization how other companies are on a different wavelength that transactions, and is subject that they disallow NFC read- hurting their ability to use The Weird... is much less powerful, and for to being stolen if the retailer ers, thus preventing Apple Pay their phones in the ways they a good reason. is hacked, like in past cases or Google Wallet, or wait until want. The NFC chips installed with Target and Home Depot. their contract under MCX. Last Sunday, a car crashed into a pole on lower on Apple’s products are only Google provides a similar ser- Some retailers have even Briggs, which left many apartments with no meant to transmit a short vice. started to remove the NFC distance (or the distance one A union of companies readers they had already electricity while the pole was being repaired. would hold their phone from called Merchant Customer installed (riding on the heels an NFC reader at a store) to Exchange (MCX), led by large of the news of Apple Pay). @TheMerciad

Medicine can have negative effects The Merciad on environment, humans Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu the growth of speed and effi- cause, it was later on found covered. Editor-in-Chief editormerciad By Alison Hosko Zach Dorsch ciency of technology, people to have affected others, and In today’s society, people Jordan Power Writing Coach jpower57 Staff6 writer want all things right away or doctors began to prescribe are often the epitome of Nathan Turner News Editor newsmerciad even faster. steroid-free inhalers. the paradox; medicine is an Ryan Kushner Features Editor featuremerciad Amidst the controversy of However, the principles of One of my siblings took an incomplete science, constantly Carly Contraguerro Sports Editor sportsmerciad green science, the progres- the progressive ideal as well acne medication when he was growing and evolving, but Megan Pacileo A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad sive ideal was born. It found as symbolic literacy also hold younger that, a few years ago, people still want a new medi- Marcela Delgado Opinion Editor opinionmerciad that the legitimacy of sci- Mary Barnes Copy Editor copymerciad true for other parts of science. had a general public service cine right now, even before its Photo Editor photomerciad ence-based policy has grown Sami Rapp as. This includes medicine. advertisement stating that if full effects are discovered. Will DeFeo Ad Manager admerciad steadily stronger since the As one who has taken dif- you had experienced several Every day, people consume Bill Welch Adviser wwelch 1920s and 1930s. Symbolic lit- ferent medications for a vari- severe side effects (most on or use these and other medi- eracy added to the progressive ety of allergies and other the face or internally from the cines and then are put back ideal. issues and knows others who skin absorbing the medicine), into our water, which we In essence, it stated that have, the paradox principle you were entitled to at least drink, cook and bathe with. perceived authority or cred- heavily concerns me. a million dollar settlement. This causes harmful side ibility serves as a source of Medicine and medical Luckily, my sibling was also effects to people not even knowledge. However, such knowledge in general has unaffected. taking the medicines, as well knowledge and growth also grown and advanced at a rate Another very controversial as marine wildlife that some- The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of leads to further controversy as unprecedented in history. medicine group is ADHD times people also consume. Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the school year, well as a paradox – the para- Every day, new conditions are pills. A friend of mine takes As medicine and medical with the exception of finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room dox of conservation. being diagnosed and treated them, but without them, she technology grows, so do the 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. This paradox states that the with new and “improved” cannot really function. But harmful side effects found knowledge is always incom- medicines, but are they really when she takes them, she gets later on. plete, but people demand improved? sleepy, loses her appetite, and At this rate, if people do The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be action without delay regard- As the number of medi- can be a very different person not slow down their demand, less. This “absence of absolute cines available for consump- than when she’s on them. which is much faster than the signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we certainty” is part of chemical tion has increased, so have the Other types of ADHD rate of concrete knowledge will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim pollution, food safety, climate recalls, lawsuits and harmful pills can completely rewire of medicinal effects, almost letters to fit. Letters are due Mondays by noon and may not be change and loss of biodiver- and previously unknown side the brain’s synapses, and it everyone (and perhaps every more than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at sity. effects. This has happened is almost impossible to quit living thing) will be consum- [email protected]. As we all know, scientists with asthma, acne and even taking them. They are often ing some form of any given have continuously warned ADHD medicines. overprescribed, as many par- medicine, and the results may us, even before these losses My old asthma medicine, ents do not realize that chil- be more and more severe. began to occur and continue albuterol, contained steroids. dren will be children and being to warn us about future losses As my rate of growth began unable to concentrate and sit and consequences as well. to decline when I was younger, still for eight hours is just a Read more at This paradox concept can they suspected it was because normal human thing. More merciad.mercyhurst.edu/opinion be applied to almost anything of the steroids. Although they and more negative effects of @TheMerciad in the modern day, as with found out that was not the these pills are still being dis- November 5, 2014 The Merciad Page 7 Sports Volleyball sweeps weekend matches By Carly Contraguerro victory. The game was intense Lakers kept the point distance throughout the fifth set, the far, never letting Clarion take Sports editor score was close the whole the lead. Many Clarion errors The Mercyhurst volleyball time. in the second set helped keep team swept its weekend games The Lakers won with scores the Lakers in the lead. against Clarion University and of 14-25, 25-22, 25-19, 19-25 During the third set, all Indiana University of Penn- and 15-11. players got to see action. Thir- sylvania. Junior Lexi Stefanov scored teen different players scored On Friday, Oct. 31, the 18 points and senior Rachel points. Lakers defeated Clarion 3-2. Crittle scored 14. Alvarez led in kills for this The next day they defeated Junior Kelly Vitt had 44 game with six, and she also IUP 3-0. assists and leading in digs was had one block. After the weekend, the team sophomore Samantha Gar- Vitt lead the team with increased its overall record dina with 20. 16 assists and sophomore to 18-10 and their PSAC The women came back on Hannah Tombaugh had six record to 13-7. The Lakers Saturday, just as determined assists. are ranked sixth in the NCAA to win. Gardina lead with 11 digs. Atlantic Regional Rankings This game was senior night The Lakers will travel for this week. and the final home game for their last two regular season During Saturday’s game, the Lakers. The women won PSAC games. First, to Seton the Lakers led two sets to one with scores of 25-12, 25-9 and Hill University on Nov. 7, over Clarion until the Golden 25-20. then to California University Eagles rallied back in the Seniors on the team include of Pennsylvania on Nov. 8. Salina Bowe photo fourth to tie the set. Camille Alvarez, Rachel Crit- tle and Tai Lattimore. During the Lakers game against IUP, sophomore Lauren Kenny (13) had nine kills and three In the fifth set, the Lakers @TheMerciad blocks. Contributing to the sweep over Clarion, Kenny had five kills and two blocks. were able to pull through to a In the first two sets, the Senior Matthew Zay scores 100th point and Dan O’Donoghue, have Part of his responsibility is on the ice is staying focused By Haleigh Giebel reached the milestone and I to be able to keep the team during the game. Contributing writer saw how hard it was for them. held together which is not a “During the game I try to Now this year we have four hard job for him. keep positive and know that During the Lakers game guys who can get there and I “We have a great group of with hard work I’ll get the against Merrimack College on couldn’t be happier for them,” men on this team all with the results I’m looking for.” Friday, Oct. 24, senior Mat- Zay said. same goal, win the Atlantic Zay has had a positive expe- thew Zay recorded his 100th He has worked hard during Hockey Championship and rience playing hockey for the career point. his college career and has earn our spot in the NCAA Lakers. Zay’s 100th point was the learned some valuable lessons. tournament. A lot of us have “Hands down the best goal he made to take the “I think I’ve just gotten been together for four years part about playing hockey at Lakers into overtime with better by working hard, gain- so we are a real tight knit Mercyhurst has been the life- 32 seconds left in the game, ing confidence and being pos- group that’s been through a long friendships I have made. bringing his career totals to itive. I try to practice every day lot. Every day I see us getting The toughest part for sure is 118 games played, 36 goals with the same intensity that I better and that’s exciting,” Zay that it has to come to an end, and 64 assists. bring to the game and not take said. college has been an amazing “It wasn’t of importance any days off. It took me some Another big part of being experience.” to me actually, I didn’t even time to learn that though.” captain is having the ability to After college, Zay’s plans know how close I was until my Zay is also captain of the help the team refocus for their are to have a successful pro- roommate Tyler Shiplo told hockey team this season. next game. fessional hockey career. me at the start of the season. “It’s a great honor that I was “The best thing about col- “Whether that’s in the NHL It’s a nice accomplishment to voted captain by my team- lege hockey is that we play or other professional leagues, have under my belt.” mates and I couldn’t be hap- Friday and Saturday night. No that remains to be seen but Zay also said that he never pier to be in the position,” Zay matter what happens Friday I’ve got some work to do.” thought he would reach that said. night we have to forget all accomplishment. “For me, it doesn’t change about it and refocus for the Haleigh Giebel photo “In my four years here how I am as a person, just a following night,” Zay said. @TheMerciad Senior Matthew Zay (19) scored his 100th career point with 32 only two guys, Paul Chiasson little added responsibility.” Part of performing well seconds left in the game to take it to overtime. Advertisement Ice girls glide at hockey games are expanding to do games for “I love having the figure By Carly Contraguerro the NCAA men’s and wom- skating club because I have Sports editor en’s hockey games this season. been skating for 15 years and There are eight more games didn’t want to stop because of A select group of girls from at which the Ice Girls will be college,” Brittner said. the Figure Skating club have performing. “It is also nice to have been chosen to perform at The Figure Skating club friends that I can connect Mercyhurst hockey games. started four years ago by ice with about skating because we These girls, Kelsey Racutt, skaters Maria Nemeth and all have the same passion. It Hailey Carone, Analynn Kelsey Racutt because of is just a fun way to let go of DiFilippo and Katherine Brit- their passion for ice skating. stress and enjoy ourselves. We tner make up the MU Ice Girls The club meets twice a week all really enjoy continuing our which started two years ago. for an hour to skate at the skating throughout college They have experience doing Mercyhurst Ice Center. and getting to perform at the jumps, spins and doing shows. “We also recently started hockey games,” she said. “Last year, Kelsey Racutt doing off-ice work together competed in a collegiate to get more practice doing competition representing the routines since two hours Mercyhurst. However, we a week is not a lot and not have not found any compe- everyone can make the prac- titions to participate in this tices at the same time,” Brit- year,” junior Katherine Brit- tner said. tner said. The club consists of 20 to The girls skated for the 25 people. It is for anyone ACHA Mercyhurst men’s who likes to ice skate and has @TheMerciad hockey games last year and their own pair of skates.

Jake Lowey photo The Mercyhurst Ice Girls consist of four women from the ice skating club on campus. These students perform at men’s and women’s hockey games. Page 8 The Merciad November 5, 2014 Laker Living Geek Weekly: Android 5.0 Lollipop

By Zach Dorsch multitasking menu, which shows all your recent apps sages and low-battery notifications will also show Editor-in-Cheif in a carousel-like list. If the user swipes to the right, up in this way. There will also be an option to have he or she will be able to access the Google Now notifications show up on the lock screen much like screen. The app drawer looks pretty much the same as Apple has been doing for years with iOS. This will Nothing excites me more than when an operating the previous ones, except this time it sits nicely on top also be able to turn off notifications from annoying system updates, adding a whole new set of features of what looks like a sheet of paper. Lastly, notifica- apps from the settings menu instead of going into the and upgrades to my device. During this month, tions and quick settings will be located in one window, app itself. Google will be bringing smiles to the faces of many giving the device a much cleaner look. 5. Security is always good: Although much of the people when it releases a new update for Android 3. Set Up is a breeze: “Tap and Go” allows you new security features are running in the background, devices. This update, named 5.0 Lollipop, is full to take your old phone and tell your new one what Lollipop has a few more user side enhancements. of great updates and overhauls in the design of the apps it should install, what wallpaper to use and set Google will be introducing Smart Lock, which allows operating system. These are some the biggest changes up information, like wi-fi networks your device has trusted Bluetooth Device such as a smart watch to from the Android update. connected to. The only issue is both devices must act as a form of authentication. When the accessory 1. The Switch to Material Design: Google has have NFC to do this transfer, if they do not have the is within range, you will not need a password or pin finally laid its 3-year-old “Holo” design to rest and feature, Google offers a second way to restore user number to unlock the phone. The devices will also will start using a new fresh design called “Material information by logging into your Google account. offer guest mode, so if a friend or family member Design.” This will create a more consistent user 4. Notifications are designed smarter: Google needs to use your phone or a tablet, they will not be experience. This will make navigating Android devices set out to reduce notifications interfering with daily able to access your profile. You can also add locks to much easier for new users. workflow; for example, if you are working on your access of particular apps, such as your email account, 2. User interface gets a face lift: The biggest phone and receive a call, the call will not take up the for an added layer of security. changes of the user interface are that the navigation entire screen. Instead, a heads-up notification banner keys have a more minimalist look. shows up at the top of the screen with the option to The back button is simply a triangle, the home button answer or ignore. Other alerts, such as alarms, mes- is a circle and the square will take the user to the new

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