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Vol. 80 No. 6 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 October 25, 2006

THE MERCIAD Lakers sweep Dartmouth Student dies In what many consider to be the biggest home series on the schedule, the No. 4 Mercyhurst women’s hockey program demon- in car crash Marcus Hawkins of Cleveland.” strated that it is worthy of every vote it gets in the weekly poll By Joshua Wilwohl The News-Herald states the car struck Editor-in-chief a guardrail in Willoughby Hills, Oh. Willoughby Hills police Sgt. Brian Christian Huckaby, a sophomore Jackson told the News-Herald that he sports management major from Cleve- does not suspect alcohol or drugs were land, died in a car accident on Oct. 22 a factor. while on his way back to school. The News-Herald published that Huckaby, 19, attended Mercyhurst preliminary reports of the accident College North East. “…indicate the wet pavement and According to the Cleveland News- possibly speed may have contributed Herald, “(Huckaby) had been riding to the crash.” in a 1999 Buick driven by 19-year-old Rosenthals fi le legal papers aginst college, Garvey

By Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-chief

Chuck Rosenthal, Peter Rosenthal and James Rosenthal have begun the legal steps to sue former Mercyhurst College President William P. Garvey, the college and board of trustees chair Marlene Mosco. The Rosenthals fi led a writ of sum- mons on Oct. 10 that signals they have considered fi ling a full civil complaint against Garvey, Mercyhurst and Mosco at a later date. “Our positions with regard to Garvey are on the record,” Peter Rosenthal told the Erie Times-News. “What is happen- File photo ing in Erie is happening everywhere and Dr. William P. Garvey it is time for Erie to deal with the reality of who Garvey is.” Mercyhurst, said the college had no According to the school’s attorney comment. Richard Lanzillo, a writ of summons The fi ling of the summons comes two only commences a lawsuit, but does not years after Chuck Rosenthal alleged in state allegations. articles published by the Times-News Lanzillo said that one reason lawyers that Garvey physically and sexually fi le writs of summons is to beat the abused boys – including Rosenthal expiration of the statute of limitations – over 30 years ago, while coaching for fi ling a civil suit. boys’ basketball at St. John the Baptist In Pennsylvania, according to Lan- Catholic Church. zillo, the current statute of limitations Amid the allegations, Garvey for sexual abuse extends up to 12 years announced retirement in December after the victim turns 18. 2004 and stepped down in February Andy Finkel photo All three Rosenthals are between the 2005 after 25 years as president of LAKERS DOMINATE: Goalie Laura Hosier (leaping) and Stefanie Bourbeau (17) ages of 45 and 55. Mercyhurst. Lanzillo would not comment on the Mosco and Chuck Rosenthal could celebrate Saturday’s win against Dartmouth at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. See page 12 current proceedings of the case. not be reached for comment. for more details. Meghan Corbin, spokeswoman for Campus news briefs

Compiled by editorial staff/from mercyhurst.edu Annual study abroad night perceptions of poverty in Erie County Creepy caribbean night Mercyhurst College academic dean ates, Inc. approved Mercyhurst College The annual study abroad night will Oct. 8 through Nov. 1. The Mercyhurst Student Govern- and art enthusiast. The dedication will as an educational partner that will now take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from ment will host a “Creepy Caribbean take place on Sunday, Oct. 29 after the allow for graduates of the FBI Acad- 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. in Zurn 114. Mercyhurst dancers begin Cinema Night” on Friday, Oct. 27 dance performance “Dances for Dave, emy in Quantico, Va., the opportunity ‘06-’07 season from 8 p.m. to midnight in the student Hip Hop and Moore” in the PAC. to earn advanced degrees through Teaching and learning The Mercyhurst College Dance union. Mercyhurst. expo slated for Oct. 28 Department opens its season with Forensic science faculty Mercyhurst currently has two FBI On Saturday, Oct. 28, Mercyhurst “Dances for Dave, Hip Hop and Western wing night cases published in book analysts working toward their master’s College will welcome distinguished Moore” on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 and The Mercyhurst Student Govern- Anthropology and forensic science degrees in applied intelligence. education and business professionals 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. ment will host a “Western Wing Night” faculty members Dr. James Adovasio, who will share their insights with inter- in the Mary D’Angelo Performing in the student union on Saturday, Oct. Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, and Dr. Steven Mercyhurst to host ested education majors at the second Arts Center. 28 from 10 p.m. to midnight. Symes are among several experts anthropology conference annual Teaching and Learning Expo. whose cases are highlighted in the book The North East Forensic Anthropol- Online MSG voting Dance department “Every Contact Leaves A Trace,” by ogy Association will host their annual Mercyhurst conducts poll MSG is conducting several elections dedicates studio Connie Fletcher. conference at Mercyhurst College on on poverty in Erie County on the Web site msg.mercyhurst.edu. Studio A in the danceSpace in Zurn Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. Mercyhurst College students are This week’s election includes SAC off- Hall will be renamed The Palmer FBI selects Mercyhurst 29 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Walker conducting a public opinion poll on campus trip for the winter term. Studio after Dr. David Palmer, former The FBI National Academy Associ- Recital Hall. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD October 25, 2006

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World Briefs Police and Safety Log International news October 14 October 17 Compiled by Panamanians back Liquor Law Violation Larceny/Theft Jessica Kocent canal expansion Mercy Suites 300 Hirt Academic Center From BBC News Closed Closed Voters in Panama have over- State Citiation whelmingly approved an ambi- October 23 tious project to expand the coun- October 17 Criminal Mischief try’s famous shipping canal. Criminal Mischief Parking Lot #23 In a nationwide referendum, 3924 Lewis Ave. Closed people voted by a margin of four Open to one to back the $5.2 billion Pending Investigation plan, which involves building a new channel and new locks. Many modern container ships are too large for the 50-mile (80 km) canal linking the Pacifi c and Atlantic. The government hopes the scheme, which will double the canal’s capacity, will help lift the nation out of poverty. President Martin Torrijos wel- Canal expansion is comed the result as celebratory expected to help Panama. fi reworks lit up the sky.

India launches intelligence probe after betrayal File photo The Indian defence minister has said an inquiry has been launched MSG is trying to expland the number of locations on after two soldiers were allegedly caught passing military documents to campus where wireless Internet will be available. Pakistani spies. He expressed “deep concern” over a “spy network” which spread from Indian-administered Kashmir to Nepal. Photo courtesy of Alexandra Miniri He said that Pakistani intelligence may be trying to infi ltrate all Second Harvest is running this Erie wide food drive. three branches of the Indian armed forces. Upperclassmen On Sunday, India detained a Pakistani diplomatic driver in Delhi for allegedly receiving secret fi les. will not see Erie schools team Rubber bullets used at Hungarian protest wireless soon up for food drive Police in Hungary have fi red Each team will travel door to rubber bullets and tear gas to Until a new company or tech- By Alexandra Miniri door throughout the community Contributing writer disperse protesters during com- By Chris Ulrich nology emerges, campus-wide to collect canned and non-perish- Contributing writer memorations of the 1956 upris- wireless is more of a dream than able food. ing against Soviet rule. a reality. You may have noticed large To be recognized as Mercy- Clashes took place with about Did you know that you can Luckily, with the rate of tech- barrels resembling Campbell’s hurst students, each volunteer is 1,000 demonstrators close to walk into the Student Union, nological developments nowa- soup cans placed around cam- asked to wear Mercyhurst cloth- parliament where offi cials had open your laptop and be on- days, this wait may not last too pus. ing and will receive a Mercyhurst earlier laid fl owers on the 50th line? long. What you may not know about Food Drive name badge. Campus anniversary of the revolt. Wireless Internet, or WiFi, Until then, there are many these is that they are part of Ministry is advertising this event Some protesters were in a tank around the campus is quickly be- places on campus that do offer Mercyhurst College’s 34th annual so people can drive up to our they had taken from an uprising coming a major issue as students wireless Internet. food drive to benefi t the Erie front gates to donate food. exhibition. are becoming more and more The library is equipped for community. The National Guard will be Hungary has seen bitter po- technologically savvy. wireless access throughout the What is usually a weeklong providing trucks at the front litical division since PM Ferenc A school’s wireless network has majority of the building, even event will take place in one day. gates to transport donations. Gyurcsany admitted he lied to even become a factor for high though the library’s Web site On Saturday, Oct. 28, Mercy- Last year’s food drive collected win re-election. school seniors searching for a claims that wireless exists only hurst will be teaming up with 7,767 pounds. Some veterans of the upris- college. in the Weber Hall Great Room Gannon University and Penn “Let’s hope to break that re- ing refused to shake hands with Prime Minister Ferenc With all this importance being and the bottom fl oor. State Behrend in an effort to pro- cord and fi ll those trucks right him. Gyurcsany placed behind a wireless infra- Wireless is also offered in the duce a collaborative food drive up,” says Macosko. structure, where does Mercy- bookstore, Student Union, cer- called the “Collegiate Golden All donations will go to the hurst stand? tain areas in Zurn Hall and the Harvest.” Second Harvest, which in turn Iraqi offi cials stole If you’re a freshman, you are Rec Center. Paul Macosko in Campus Min- distributes food to 275 member millions of dollars probably pretty satisfi ed with the The Mercyhurst Student Gov- istry is heading the event. He agencies and the needy. WiFi offerings on campus. ernment is currently working is excited that for the fi rst time Some of the member agen- A former Iraqi minister has The lounges in each freshman with the school to increase the ever, the three Erie colleges have cies include food pantries, soup said that offi cials in the former residence hall, Baldwin, Egan, wireless access points on cam- joined up for a service learning kitchens, child care centers and interim government stole about McAuley and the Mercy Suites pus. project to heighten awareness Kids’ Cafés. $800 million meant for buying offer wireless access. Adding wireless to the Hirt of the issue of hunger in our More workers are desperately military equipment. The signal is even strong enough Academic Center has become community. needed to make this a successful About $400 million was spent to reach many residents’ rooms, a priority. He also hopes that this project event, and it counts for service on outdated equipment and the which is preferred by most, as MSG is also working with the will set a precedent for teamwork learning requirements. rest stolen, he said. opposed to being tethered to a IT department and the school to in future endeavors. To volunteer, contact Paul Former Finance Minister Ali wall by an ethernet cable. fi nd solutions to the situation in This year there will be two Macosko at extension 2549 or Allawi told the US the CBS net- Unfortunately, the same doesn’t upperclassmen housing. shifts of workers, the fi rst from [email protected]. work said the UK and US had apply to upperclassmen housing. Despite the lack of campus- 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and another Want to help out but cannot done little to recover the money These students have called for a wide wireless, it is still avail- from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. volunteer? You can donate non- or catch the suspects, who were campus-wide wireless network, able in many places throughout Workers will be given differ- perishable food items in the bar- “running around the world”. something that the school has campus. ent routes and assignments that rels in Zurn, Hirt, Baldwin, Old “We have not been given any explored. The school has taken a pro- morning. Main or the library until Monday, serious, official support from Over the past summer, the IT active stance on implementing Three school vans will trans- Oct. 29. either the United States or the department ran a test drive of a new wireless access points, and port volunteers to various areas UK or any of the surrounding technology called WiMax. MSG has made wireless access in Erie to collect donations. Iraqi offi cials have stolen Arab countries,” he said. WiMax has the potential to a priority. millions of dollars. cover the entire campus in wire- “One goal is to have wirelss ac- less access. cess around campus,” said MSG United Kingdom ‘tops energy wasters league Unfortunately, only a single President Dan Schuler. company offers the service in “We are working with adminis- UnlimitedUnlimited Britons are the worst energy wasters in Europe, with bad habits Erie, and the IT department was tration to achieve that goal.” which could cost £11 billion by 2010, a survey of Europe’s fi ve most dissatisfi ed with the results of populous nations suggests. their tests of the service. TanningTanning Leaving mobile phone chargers plugged in, appliances on standby and lights on are among their most common failings. 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To contact: [email protected] News Eby urges students to not take risks

the wheel and took the biggest his life. By Amy Zielinski risk of his life. “I have become a much stron- Contributing writer In just a few minutes, Eby’s life ger person emotionally because changed instantly. His car hit a of the accident,” he said. “I have “Don’t drink and drive” is a tree, which killed his best friend, completely changed.” slogan that 24-year-old Matt Eby Matthem Foster, and injured the Eby tries to stay in touch with speaks of more than any. other. Foster’s parents. Eby, convicted of DUI man- “I was told my friend was killed According to Eby, the parents slaughter and DUI serious bodily instantly and I immediately went of Foster agreed it would be bet- injury, spoke to students about into shock,” said Eby. ter to write letters than to speak the consequences of alcohol dur- “It is so easy to say you are on the phone. ing Mercyhurst’s annual Alcohol not going to drink and drive, but “They thought it would be MCT photo Awareness Week. when the moment is there, you too emotionally draining if they All proceeds from the raffl e go to Habitat for Humanity. “I had what everyone called a do it anyways.” heard my voice,” he said. perfect life and in fi ve seconds it Eby said when he called his MCT photo Eby emphasized that Foster’s was taken away,” said Eby. parents from the hospital he was parents were upset about the On Oct. 7, 2005 Eby and two in complete hysteria. ferred to Pennsylvania. His situation, and not at him. Art Therapy Club of his friends decided to go out “As soon as I called, my Dad sentence also includes spending “The guilt and depression was for some drinks in Palm Beach immediately started to pack his Oct. 8 – the anniversary of the very deep for me and I can’t County, Fla. where they attended bags,” said Eby. incident – in prison for the next remember how it was to be care- sponsers raffl e college. It was a very diffi cult situation fi ve years. free,” said Eby. one-of-kind-pumpkins. Eby had been drinking for for Eby’s parents. “My parents “Spending a night in jail is “If you drink and drive you By Jessica Kocent The tickets are 50 cents a piece News editor more than six hours and was felt depression, guilt and re- miserable and a rough place,” could kill multiple people and not and all proceeds will go the heavily intoxicated. morse,” he said. said Eby. “I hope none of you only ruin your life, but the lives American Art Therapy National He and his friends wanted to Eby is currently serving 15 see it.” of other people,” he said. Halloween isn’t all about ghoul- Conference at the end of No- go to one last bar before the years probation under the state Eby also had his driver’s li- “The best advice I could give ish goblins and haunted hayrides vember in New Orleans. night ended, so Eby went behind of Florida, which was trans- cense suspended for the rest of is don’t take the risk.” for the Art Therapy Club. The pumpkins will be raffl ed The club has a new and differ- off on Friday, Oct. 27, so that ent idea to celebrate Halloween. the winners can have them for Not only is it creative and fun, the holiday. Students invited to town meeting but it will benefi t victims of Hur- The pumpkin raffl e is just one and how do you feel about life ricane Katrina. of a series of fundraisers the club By Jessica Kocent on campus? Starting the week before Hal- will use to send money to the Art News editor According to Heidi Hosey, the loween, the Art Therapy Club Therapy National Conference. Vice President of Strategic Plan- will be raffling off designer The National Conference is As part of the strategic plan- ning, “This is a genuine opportu- pumpkins. working with Habitat for Hu- ning process, Mercyhurst will nity for students to say anything No, these aren’t your fi ve-year- manity and all money donated be holding an all-college town they want to say and voice all of old cousin’s jack-o’-lanterns. will be used to make art baskets meeting on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in their concerns.” These pumpkins were carved by that will be sent to young victims the D’Angelo Performing Arts She said that this town meeting the art department faculty. of Hurricane Katrina. Center. gives administration an oppor- They feature extensive scenes, A portion of the money raised The town meeting will be fa- tunity, “...to hear what students intricate designs and even some by the fundraisers will also go to cilitated by Strategy Solutions, have to say and for students to gothic architecture. the Art Therapy Club. the same consulting group that get their questions answered.” Plus, they aren’t going to rot The club will use the money ran the focus groups held earlier “Plus,” Hosey said “this meet- away into a liquid mess by Elec- for activities to do art therapy, art in October. ing is really for the students. tion Day because these pump- shows and some service learning The town meeting will be open They will be heard.” kins are made of a ceramic-like opportunities. microphone with a few general All of the Mercyhurst com- material. Art Therapy Club President, questions that may be asked to munity is invited to the town The Art Therapy Club will set sophomore Anna McCarthy, help solicite discussion. meeting, but if students are un- up a table in the lobby of Zurn said that she really thinks this is a These questions may include: able to attend the town meeting, the week of Oct. 24. good opportunity, and that “...the what do you think would be the there will be another on Nov. 7 Cathlyn Hahn, a member of Art Therapy Club is really excited most important opportunities; in the Walker Recital Hall, or they the art department faculty, en- to get the art faculty involved what new changes or programs can visit the Web site at stratplan. courages everyone to buy a ticket in this fun and creative way to need to be added to Mercyhurst; mercyhurst.edu. for the possibility to win these celebrate the holiday.”

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LIVING To contact: [email protected] Two new, fun clubs come to the ‘Hurst This year MSG has approved both the Hurst AM radio club and the outdoor adventure club.

“Riot Girl Music,” an Indie/Al- cyhurst radio one of the larger, lot of response from the col- council leads different directives. By Jen Helbig ternative music show. more popular clubs. We want to By Lakyn Bianco lege community. There is noth- If you do not wish to play paint Contributing writer Contributing writer Ben Pratt, a sophomore inter- bring it to the community, not ing else like this on campus,” ball or become a certifi ed scuba national business major and the just Mercyhurst. It would be great Bonamo said. diver there will be something The Hurst AM radio station be- radio club’s president, focuses on to give students the opportu- Mercyhurst students who Officers include President offered later that will interest gan last spring when MSG sought searching the community for new nity to win tickets to concerts or crave adventure and some fun Alex Bonamo, Vice President you. to have a student radio club. artists to put on air. prizes,” said Pratt. in the great outdoors now have Adam Hicks and Secretary Gina Hicks, for instance, is espe- From the responses of a few “I try to go around town and He would like to get a show the opportunity to experience it Cieslewicz. cially interested in camping and students it has now grown into an get new music of up and coming about Mercyhurst current events together. The fi rst event will be paint- hiking. AM station that broadcasts fi ve artists, and get them on the radio. in which students can go over Recently several students have balling on October 28. “With my experience, backing days a week for seven hours. A lot of times I can fi nd artists what has happened on campus organized an Outdoor Adven- Anyone interested is welcome for almost 10 years and hiking Although the bandwidth is in restaurants, or if they come and in the Erie community dur- ture Club with the hopes of to attend. over 600 miles, I would like to small and the signal barely reach- to school for concerts, or on the ing the week. bringing opportunities of excit- The club will be meeting at 10 take students on longer hiking or es Lewis on some days, the stu- internet,” said Pratt. Williams said that the station ing challenges to all. a.m. in the Hirt parking lot. camping trips,” said Hicks. dent support of this endeavor is Both Williams and Pratt have is in the process of developing The Outdoor Adventure Club Volunteer drivers are needed, The next meeting will be held greatly enthusiastic. big plans for the club. a method of hosting advertise- constitution states, “The pur- and they expect to return to Nov. 7 to plan that month’s Junior Gary Williams, vice “By the end of the year we ments on the station. pose of the Outdoor Adventure campus by 2 p.m. The cost is activity. president of the club, is one of hope to expand our timeslot,” “We think we’ll call it ‘a dollar Club is to expose students to $26 for equipment, suits and An e-mail will be sent with the students who responded. Williams said. “We have a lot a holler,’ in which advertisers can new experiences in the outdoors paintballs. more details. “We tried to get approved of participation, but we hope pay one dollar for every time that through physical activities by of- Other activities anticipated this It should be noted that the last year, but it was too short of to eventually cover most of the we mention their advertisement fering alternatives sport options year include white water raft- club will be collecting dues at notice. This fall we got approved business day. It would also be on the station. The money could such as rock climbing, kayaking, ing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, this meeting. by MSG and we got on air two great to establish the station as help fund the station; we’ll even- mountain biking, and skydiving. mountain biking, scuba diving, There is an initial due of $15, weeks ago,” Williams said. a resource for clubs and other tually be looking at getting more We also practice environmental camping and skydiving. which includes an Outdoor This is the third week the organizations on campus to use bandwidth,” said Williams. appreciation through such activi- The club is planning on one Adventure Club shirt. Dues will station’s been on air, and already as a tool.” Students can e-mail ties as leave no trace camping.” large activity a month. help defer the costs of food a variety of 11 shows have taken Pratt also sounded enthusiastic. [email protected], The club has a mind for pre- “I’m hoping that this club and gas. off. He emphasized an interest in us- call extension 2294 or instant serving the environment while takes hold on the campus and If a student is interested in a “I host an easy listening show ing the station as a tool to share message hurstradio to send in taking part in the unconven- becomes a very large organiza- specifi c event but is not an of- from eight to 10 p.m. from Mon- information and music with stu- requests, inquire about having a tional activities of nature. tion. fi cial member of the club there day through Thursday with Mari dents and the Erie community. personal or club broadcast or just According to club president “It really appeals to so many will be a $5 fee in addition to the Wiley,” Williams said. “This year we’ve set a lot of to say hello. Students interested in Alex Bonamo, there is “some- people and is so positive. We are event cost. “There’s also R&B, Hip Hop, goals. Basically by next week we broadcasting must provide their thing here for everyone.” taking advantage of outdoors For more informa- World Music, which is music should have our set schedules for own music on an MP3 player Activities include more tradi- and having fun doing it. I really tion contact Bonamo at from random places all over the how the radio station is going to or CDs. In addition, the radio tional adventures like camping hoping this becomes a staple at [email protected], world, Talk radio, Techno, Metal be run every week this year. We offi ce is located in the bottom and hiking to the more extreme Mercyhurst,” said Bonamo. or to be added to the e-mail and Indie music.” hope to get the radio stream- of Baldwin next to the football like scuba diving. The club hopes to start a scuba list contact Gina Cieslewicz at Students and professors alike ing over the internet by winter entrance. “It’s pretty amazing how over- diving certifi cation course in the [email protected]. are welcome to host a show; term. whelmingly people are embrac- near future. professor Marnie Sullivan hosts “We also hope to make Mer- ing this club. We are getting a Each member of the club’s

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However, the brisket can also can sit down and share a meal. different lecture halls with music The longer it cooks the more stand alone, which makes an Spices and barbecue sauce are With Meg and film related activities for tender the meat gets. The hour amazing sandwich (think left- used at the cook’s discretion. I Vegetarians, vegans and or- participants. per pound guideline is simply overs). prefer lots of spice and barbecue ganic lovers of the Green Team The group attended presenta- how long it takes for the meat Therefore, this recipe is an easy sauce. The spices give the meat traveled to Washington, D.C. tions by select speakers, includ- to be cooked through all the way. way to have a well balanced meal that little extra fl avor, while the and Kyle Oct. 13 -15 to attend the Green ing Sheila Kinkade and Christina We prefer to cook it longer for a during the hustle and bustle of barbecue sauce adds a nice, tangy Festival, which was held at the Macy, co-authors of “Our Time more tender brisket. fi nals. Also, if you make a larger glaze. Please email any ques- Washington D.C. Convention Is Now: Young People Changing This meal is very easy to pair. cut of meat it will provide you Experiment with different tions or comments to Center. the World.” The book is about It goes easily with most starches with leftovers for quite a long kinds of spices and barbecue hurstfl avorfi [email protected] The festival was a two day young activists, ages fi ve to 28, and nearly all vegetables. Our time. sauces to fi nd the ones that you “ecological balance” of vender who have become involved favorite pairing with the brisket This recipe is especially great like best. booths, food, fi lms, workshops with issues for which they felt is mashed potatoes, green beans for a large group so make it for and speakers. strongly. The Green Team arrived in Another speaker, Ritu Sharma, D.C. around 10 p.m. Friday night spoke about women and the and immediately began their tour environment. Sharma is co- of the city, which included a din- founder and president of the Beef Brisket ner of vegetarian cuisine. Women’s Edge Coalition and a Ingredients Equipment Saturday, the group went to the lobbyist for women’s rights in convention center for the Green third-world countries. 1 Brisket, any size Aluminum foil Festival. To Poland’s delight, the Green 1-2 Lg onions 1 Large pan Countless venders were avail- Team discovered more vegetar- able that contained products ian food downtown on Saturday Enough spice rub to coat the brisket Plastic wrap for body, health, fashion and night. Barbecue sauce of your choice travel. Some booths sold jewelry, “(Vegate) had the best French clothes, handbags, hemp prod- fries of my life!” Poland said. ucts and unexpected surprises. “It was really nice there; it had a Directions “I don’t know how they did it, great atmosphere and vibe.” but there was a really cool booth Sunday afternoon was spent 1. Start by rubbing your brisket in the spice rub. Your rub could be bought or made. Use a where paper was made out of on last minute Green Festival blend of black pepper, salt, garlic, paprika and mustard to make your own spice rub. elephant poop!” said Emily Po- purchases and further explora- 2. Then wrap your spiced brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. land, the trip’s coordinator. tion on the outskirts of D.C. 3. When ready to cook preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Bookstores were available, before the Green Team returned 4. While the oven is preheating: Chop your onion(s) into rings and wrap your brisket topped along with vegetarian food sam- to Mercyhurst. with the onion rings loosely in aluminum foil. Fold the foil over along all edges. ples from local restaurants. A “The festival was really amaz- 5. Place your foil wrapped brisket in the pan and cook for one hour per pound of brisket. food pavilion also had organic, ing,” Poland said. The next 6. In the last hour of cooking, open the foil, push the onions off to the side and pour your vegetarian and vegan options to Green Festivals will be held in barbecue sauce over the brisket. This will form a nice glaze. If your sauce does not appear choose from. San Francisco, Nov. 10-12, and to be hardening you can increase the heat a little. “There was a lot going on,” Chicago, Apr. 21-22. said Poland. The festival’s schedule was packed with speakers, with three

Soulsong Seeking Holiness, Coming Home Forsthoefel gives a sneak peek into his new book

Teresa’s is a write in the context of an incred- and live wisely. The book aims By Sarah Caram ibly busy life,” said Forsthoefel. to deconstruct pious notions of Contributing writer hidden haven According to Forsthoefel, the holiness and instead affi rms that inspiration for “Soulsong Seek- our authentic humanness is the I Dr. Thomas A. Forsthoefel’s ing Holiness, Coming Home” source of our holiness.” for your taste new book “Soulsong Seeking arose from his dissertation The Oct. 6 edition of “Mon- Holiness, Coming Home” has that earned him his Ph.D. This day Morning” a weekly news bud’s delight been published and is now avail- study focused on “religious source from Mercyhurst Col- able to readers. experience” from a philosophi- lege featured the release of According to Forsthoefel, not cal perspective and became Forsthoefel’s new book. ERI only is his new book available to Forsthoefel’s fi rst book, “Know- The Monday Morning said, casual readers, it will be on the ing Beyone Knowledge.” “He (Forsthoefel) describes list of required reading materials “It essentially probed one models of holiness ranging for his religious persons classes question: what do we know in re- from Jesuit priest John Dear and By Adam Hicks because it considers “…what ligious experience? After work- Buddhist leader Sulak Sivaraksa, Contributing writer it means to be human, what it ing through that question, and both activists for social justice, means to live authentically (and) arguing that we do have grounds to Mother Teresa, who provided With the end of the term our lives are formed by religious for ‘religious knowing,’ an- direct service to the poor, and nearing completion, most col- wisdom,” Forsthoefel said. other question emerged, namely, the Dalai Lama, who offers an lege students have to reach “I’ve always been interested “‘What do we know through the example of the meditative life.” deep into their pockets to af- in the ‘big’ questions—Why are lives of the saints?’” Forsthoefel marked “…the ford to eat off-campus. we here? What’s the meaning of With the birth of these ques- ‘birth’ of the book … in the The opportunity for differ- life? What is the nature of the tions, came the creation of presence of dear friends” at a ent culinary choices dwindle divine? How do we access the “Soulsong Seeking Holiness book signing that was held at the signifi cantly with the decrease divine? What does it mean to be Coming Home,” which took Erie Book Store on Oct. 4 from of available cash. human?—and all this of course Forsthoefel about two and a half 2 to 4 p.m. There is always the Laker, is the bailiwick of religious stud- years to complete. Forsthoefel has high hopes for Egan Hall Cafeteria or cooking ies,” Forsthoefel said. Forsthoefel said, “Soulsong those who read his book. some Ramen noodles, but what However, he was also nervous Seeking Holiness, Coming “I hope readers take a message about other options? about becoming a writer. Home, “is a book that “…is of hope and love, some word The solution to breaking free “I was probably more anx- an extended refl ection on what affi rming the beauty and gifted- from the mundane food selec- ious than excited about writing it means to be human. And to ness of their lives, the genuine tion is just a short walk from articles or books. This was due explore that refl ection I consider holiness of their lives. I hope Mercyhurst at a great Italian in part to the intrinsic challenge wisdom and poetry from the the book becomes a blessing to sandwich shop. Photo by Adam Hicks and hard work of writing, the world’s religions and above all each person who picks it up,” Teresa’s Italian Delicatessen, The famous chicken parmesan sub sandwhich. vulnerability associated with the embodied examples of holy Forsthoefel said. located at 810 E. 38th Street, writing and the worry of how to ones, i.e., those who love well offers tasty Italian sandwiches Teresa’s offers the Classicos under $5. If you are interested and is perfect for the college (regular types of sub sand- in chicken wings, Teresa’s has student budget with its afford- wiches) including turkey, ham seven different fl avors, stands able prices. and tuna. These classic subs are such as buffalo, Cajun and bar- PEER EDUCATORS Teresa’s was opened in 1949 $3.19 for a small, $4.65 for a beque for $2.45 a half dozen. by Teresa and is now owned by medium and $5.85 for a large. Also, the eatery accepts Laker Peer Educators, male and female, needed to her son, Ben Szumigala. Loot, if you are looking for For the more adventurous eat- present sexuality education programs to teens. The restaurant has two loca- ers, there are the Grande subs, another off-campus option to tions, one near Mercyhurst that which include grilled chicken use your card. opened in 2002 and the original and cheese, Philly cheese steak Another of my personal - Good public speaking skills desired. location at 3201 Greengarden and chicken parmesan. favorites at Teresa’s is their Blvd. on Erie’s east side. The Grande subs are $3.69 pepperoni bread, which is The Szumigala family, in ad- for a small, $5.25 for the me- about $2 for a loaf and tastes - No experience necessary. dition to providing the city with dium and $6.35 for the large. fantastic, especially if you heat delicious Italian food, is also For those who worry about it up fi rst. tied to the history of Mercy- the amount of food for the “This delectable delicatessen - Paid training. hurst College. price, I can assure you that the makes my mouth smile and my Szumigala’s daughter, Teresa, subs are huge and definitely stomach go mmmmm good,” played basketball for the college fi lling. said senior Chelsea Boothe - Flexible part time hours. Reliable in the early 1990s and her uncle I personally recommend the about her fi rst experience at transportation required. is the Director of the Athletic chicken parmesan sub with Teresa’s. Department, Pete Russo. its big pieces of fried chicken For any student who has an When asked why he con- covered in marinara sauce and empty stomach and an almost - Great for college age students and recent tinues the family tradition of melted cheese on a fresh, baked empty wallet, but yearns for a high school grads. Teresa’s, Szumigala replied, “I bun. new adventure in food oppor- enjoy working here because In addition to sandwiches, the tunities, Teresa’s Italian Delica- of the social aspect of the job. restaurant also serves salads, tessen is the perfect place. Please send resume to: Supervisor Meeting and working with the including a cheese salad and public is a great experience.” an antipasto salad, which are all Teen Peer Education Program Adagio Health, 1611 Peach St., Suite 455, Erie, PA 16501 PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD October 25, 2006

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Trick Letter to the student body: Idealism is ultimately practical During this exciting phase of my life as a college stu- The attitude is that optimism or idealism is somehow idealistic professors along the way, who, through their dent, I have been graced -- and dizzied -- with numerous incompatible with the “real” world, which is suppos- non judgmental encouragement, have prodded me to or treat recipes for success. edly a dark place underneath the facade. The truth is think for myself. While many of these insights are invaluable to me that the frightening realizations we experience do not Although I still have one year of college left, the grad- The leaves are changing, the during this crucial period of transition, I have also en- constitute the end of knowledge. uation of numerous friends has given me a moment’s air is brisk and, in Erie’s case, the countered in many people an attitude toward idealism I have learned much in college that I value deeply, pause to evaluate how I am going to deal with so many snow is starting to fall. with which I feel pressed to take issue. but what surpasses it all is a philosophy of education new and challenging ideas. Autumn is definitely in full “So young and idealistic,” some have sung to me with that will guide me throughout my life. I now believe I hope it will encourage others to know that my edu- swing, but before winter of- a hint of condescension, as if time will settle me into that idealism is neither inferior to practicality, nor is it cation has actually enhanced my faith in the good that fi cially arrives and we start our a proper and complacent practicality. Idealism is seen irreconcilable with fi nding truths that are uplifting. I believe ultimately prevails in the end. holiday shopping, the young, as quaint but certainly outdated, not to mention com- Implicit in those false assumptions is the belief that In my collegiate journey, I have discovered one of and the young at heart, get to pletely unhelpful in snatching that six fi gure salary. idealism, or a set of beliefs that exalt the ultimately good life’s many paradoxes: idealism is ultimately practical. participate in easily one of the I began to think about why idealism has become aspects of human nature, somehow misses the mark. To press forward, to learn from history’s mistakes most fun holidays of the year: viewed with such skepticism. A popular trend in academia today delights in fi nding instead of dwelling on them, is my recipe for the Halloween. I realized that has often been portrayed as irreconcil- the dark side to the previously glowing pages of history, acquisition of my dreams -- with or without the six able with the illumination of ultimate truths. A journey employing a new, modern, “superior” orientation to fi gure salary. toward knowledge is sometimes viewed as the loss of contrast the gullible nonsense of the past generations. innocence; after all, the stripping away of the sugar Because of this, I was timid in the pursuit of my educa- Hope Randall Allison coating, beginning with the discovery of our parents’ tion, feeling that it would challenge my optimistic view Moore role in the distribution of Christmas gifts, only becomes of the world. But I slowly realized that my world view more jolting as we continue to learn. was not so fragile after all. I have also been inspired by

Opinion editor Apathy and democratic decay It’s not healthy to Remember the joy Halloween brought as a small child. Pick- Don’t believe me? ing out and carving a pumpkin, By Chris Bodley Need an example? rely only on medicine the parties at school, getting to Contributing writer Ok, do you intend on voting in the midterm dress up in your costume and elections? I am going to go ahead and bet no, but Recently, my roommates have person’s part, rather than reliance running like a maniac from house Apathy will precede the fall of any republic; you I’m sure you have a solid reason. Let me take a me tuned in to Grey’s Anatomy on medication. The medications to house to accumulate as much can go ahead and quote me on that. wild guess and say you don’t really care about the on Thursday evenings. are simply ways to treat such candy as possible are all fond Apathy is the most destructive force to a repub- midterm election and you have no idea who is run- In an episode that aired about symptoms; however, they are not memories of our youth. lic, which, by the way, is what the United States ning and what the issues are. a month ago, Callie, a doctor on guaranteed to cure such health As adults, the concept of Hal- was intended to be. The citizenry of an apathetic Wait, that might not be it. the show, had a patient who was concerns. It makes me wonder, loween has varied slightly from republic has no hope of holding the reigns of I am going to give you some credit and assume what happened before there our innocent past. Watching government. that if you made it to this point in the article, you was a pill for every pimple, ill gory horror films (the more That being said, what engenders this infectious are at least semi-concerned with politics and have and sore? blood, guts and, let’s face it, nu- disease and how does it affect you? a cursory understanding of the importance of the Ellen All such treatments are made to dity the better) and scaring the Good question, ye who upcoming elections. So that Koenig make life easier; however, it was crap out of unsuspecting friends asks it out loud while reading leaves us with the excuse of always my understanding that life are now common practice. The the paper. (Might I suggest living outside of our voting is not supposed to be easy. It is cute costumes of Halloween past you stop doing that, you Individualism area. supposed to be full of challenges, are now usually college-budget probably look and sound like That is almost an acceptable Contributing writer obstacles and pain. Through creations that, for most women, an idiot.) “ reason not to vote, but the dealing with these situations, barely cover the essentials. Anyway, the answer is that is central to problem with it is that absen- drug free, you gain experience Years ago, collecting and con- radical individualism is preva- tee ballets are readily available undergoing replacement surgery and learn to cope like a normal suming the most amount of lent in American society. the American’s all over our campus. for a joint and was expecting a human being. candy possible was the ultimate Individualism is central So, I implore you to make hip replacement in about a year Instead of looking for hip re- goal. to the American’s apathetic apathetic views this your fi rst stand against so he would be able to continue placements, nose jobs and breast Instead of running from house views of politics. American apathetic American individu- running marathons. George, enlargements, why not enjoy the to house, students now run from radical individualism under- of politics. alism and vote. May I also who has an ethical dilemma with body you have, take care of it and bar to bar consuming alcohol for mines the citizen’s ability to suggest you vote Democrat such practice, takes the patient to if you need a new heart down the the cheapest price possible. This understand, participate in or ” because they are generally meet the corpse whose ankle he line then so be it. is the college way to embrace the even care about the social more fun to drink with, but will be taking, a man who is only Our generation has been pro- Halloween spirit. good. that’s an irrelevant, yet fun, two years younger then the 50 vided so much information about While the semantics of Hal- For example, let’s examine point. something patient. how to care for our bodies and loween have morphed over the average American’s idea of “rights.” If you still choose not to vote, don’t feel too While I may consider these maintain wellness, when people time, one thing has remained Americans do not believe that their rights are bad, you defi nitely aren’t alone. Sixty percent of episodes a bit too serious and disregard these notions by smok- constant. qualifi ed by civil responsibility; they believe that Americans don’t vote in midterm elections. point out decisions that would ing, eating too much red meat Halloween is the one day of they are provided by God, to be enjoyed without But if you do not vote, please do not force the not fl y in a normal hospital set- and other atrocities that leave the year that we can pretend recourse. The American idea of rights has engen- rest of us to hear you complain about the failures ting, I cannot help but relate this your liver screaming, I do not feel to be something we aren’t, and dered a situation in which Americans no longer of government. No one likes the kid in class that story to real life. sorry for them when they have with that comes something very feel in debt to the institutions that provide their whines about how terrible America is, and how The patient was looking for problems later on in life. liberating. Some days we all wish precious rights. For those of you who aren’t one the government is not responsive to the will of joint replacements because he You have to take responsibility we were somebody else, living of the 10 political science majors at the school, that the people. had already driven his into the for your body and actions. Medi- different lives. means that, as Americans, we think we are privy to Thankfully, I am a senior and I will not be at- ground with his constant pursuit cations are available for help if Halloween gives everyone the the rights we enjoy by nature of being born, not be- tending many more of my classes this year, but if of athletics and youth. Why can’t need be but these are simply for chance, young or old, to lose their cause our government provides them to us. Taking I did, I would say in response to the previous state- we just be happy with the bodies treatment and are not a guarantee identity and embark on one night this into account we are not compelled to exercise ment, “Hey kid, the Congress is not failing you it’s and minds we are given? There a cure. of fantasy. our rights in a manner that is not constant with the failing those who participate in self-government. are all kinds of medications to People should take care of So go out, have fun, play your general welfare of the populous in totality. You’re just along for the ride. Go hug a tree, you treat depression, insomnia, to- themselves so when a true health tricks and collect your treats, for What I am saying is that Americans are too self- uninformed, unthankful hippie.” bacco habits, all human habits crisis, such as cancer, sets in, Halloween only comes but once ish to govern properly. Yeah, you, I’m calling you and traits that are easily cured doctors can be left to focus on a year. selfi sh. by a little bit of effort on the important emergencies. Penalty for ‘borrowing while black’ Are you wondering… government for possible discrimination, accord- By David A. Love ing to the group. “Yet, the federal agencies have MCT newspapers done nothing to date, and the racial disparities What is appropriate to do in a particular situation? continue,” says John Taylor, the coalition’s CEO How might you act or respond? Getting a loan should not be a matter of black and president. and white. When families are fi nding themselves unable to How do you decide what is right or best? But a nationwide study by the Federal Reserve make ends meet, and when gentrifi cation is pricing Board confi rms that there are signifi cant racial them out of the housing market, it is hard enough ??? disparities in lending. Minorities are far more likely to afford to buy a home. than whites to receive high-cost mortgage loans. But for minorities to have to pay more simply be- Do you have tough dilemmas right here on campus? The Fed’s survey shows that even after controlling cause of the color of their skin is un-American. for a number of factors, such as the income of the “It is still quite clear from the data that there In your dorm…In a class…On a team… borrower and loan amounts, minorities account is a signifi cantly greater penalty for borrowing for a signifi cantly greater proportion of high-cost while black,” says Alan White, staff attorney with Or… loans than whites. In 2005, 23.3 percent of blacks the Consumer Law Unit of Community Legal received these loans. For Hispanics, 18.2 percent Services in Philadelphia, who participated in the Do you have big questions about world events? received them. This compared to 14.6 percent for Fairbanks suit. whites in 2005. In New York, State Attorney General Eliot What’s more, high-cost lending is becoming Spitzer has been investigating racial discrimination riskier, which means that people of color and and disparities in the mortgage lending industry Ask the Ethicist! working people are disproportionately receiving since April 2005. The banks under investigation by dangerous loan products. Spitzer have sued to stop his investigation. (Their Higher rates on high-risk home loans is one federal regulator, the Offi ce of the Comptroller of problem. Another is piggyback lending _ offering the Currency, has joined them in the suit.) The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist” is to provide insight and refl ection on both fi rst and second mortgages to borrowers. Among the banks that want to stop Spitzer’s in- everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals on campus. This practice increased 57 percent from 2004 to vestigation are Wells Fargo (where black borrowers 2005, accounting for half of the rise in higher- were three times more likely to receive high-cost priced loans. loans than whites, according to Spitzer, based on The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, The National Community Reinvestment Coali- March 2005 data), JP Morgan Chase (where blacks but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators, and staff tion, a not-for-profit organization founded to were twice as likely to receive such mortgages) and increase the fl ow of private capital into traditionally HSBC (where they were 1.5 times as likely). who will take turns responding to submitted questions. underserved communities, says that such exotic If banks charge borrowers more simply because mortgage lending will lead to an increasing number of their race, they are breaking the law. The Fed To submit a question, e-mail [email protected]. of foreclosures. study helps prove that this form of institutional Your e-mail address will be removed to ensure anonymity. Last year, the Federal Reserve identifi ed 200 racism is widespread. The government must act lenders (making half the loans in the industry) that to stop this unjust practice now. needed to be further investigated by the federal October 25, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

Don’t you wish it was your idea? The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly videos of Midwestern life created a mystery sen- Chicago Tribune editorial sation. MCT newspapers They watched Sen. George Allen, R-Va., embar- The Good rass himself when he singled out a student who You’ve had get-rich-quick ideas, right? Freeze- was assigned by a political opponent to tail him. Halloween is coming! This weekend and next Tuesday, students get to dress up in their costumes dried beer? The diaper that changes itself? Chances “Let’s give a welcome to macaca here welcome to and parade around Erie. Halloween is a time to showcase your creativity, and it presents us with are, those ideas are sitting in the sock-drawer of America,” Allen said. the opportunity to eat as much candy as we want, which is always a plus. your brain. That turned into the video seen around the So when you heard that the creators of YouTube world. The Bad recently sold their little video-sharing Web site to “If it happens, it’s on YouTube,” said Josh Ber- Google for $1.65 billion, you probably did one of noff, a digital video analyst with Forrester Research. It’s October and snow has already fallen in good old Erie, Pa. This isn’t entirely shocking, but two things. “The site creates an echo chamber for popular it is completely depressing. Enjoy every glimpse of the sun possible; its appearance is about to Marvel at American ingenuity. culture, whether it’s with clips or parodies, and it become an extreme rarity. Kick yourself because it wasn’t your idea. has greatly contributed to the change in the way It was the idea of Chad Hurley, 29, and a couple we see media.” People without parking passes are parking in campus parking lots. This has been an issue over of former University of Illinois students, Steve Google has some kinks to work out with You- by the Warde Townhouses because local residents park in the lots during campus events. Parking Chen, 28, and Jawed Karim, 27. Tube such as how to make money off its $1.65 bil- is already a point of frustration on campus and this certainly does not help. They founded YouTube 20 months ago in a ga- lion toy and how to keep the videos from running rage. They wanted to share videos over the Internet afoul of copyright laws. with friends. But here’s the coolest thing about the site: Not The Ugly They had an inkling that others armed with video only does its creation embody the spirit of inven- The time on the kiosk is still incorrect. Once again, one of the basic functions of the lovely cameras and some editing software just might want tion, it fosters more invention. brown box in the middle of campus is not being fulfi lled. to do the same thing. Create something, and YouTube gives you an Boy, were they right. audience for it. The end of the term is fast approaching. The stretch between fall break and Thanksgiving Today people from all over the world watch more But you can’t create YouTube. break can easily be labeled the most stressful time in the term. Get ready for a few sleepless, than 100 million video clips on subjects from pop That one’s already taken. stress fi lled, days and nights. culture to politics each day on YouTube. They watched Lonelygirl15, whose two-minute ‘The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation’ Thoreau stepped away from the bustling towns of driver. I drove onto and off a ship. I drove through and more. We might recognize that the hope with By Todd South 19th century Massachusetts and found solitude in camps and cities. Across borders and through des- which we once inspired other nations is now seen McClatchy Newspapers the woods. erts I drove. I passed camels and men who walked as sheer greed. “I went to the woods because I wished to live for days to reach a tent they called home. We might see that showcasing giant personal I feel most like an American while driving. The deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life,” I drove around bombed-out buildings and vehicles, immense wardrobes and eating contests movement mimics my country’s attitude. Thoreau tells readers, “and see if I could not learn through hawklike stares of dark men who hated me. to the world does not arouse others to follow our Each year, things go faster. There’s always some- what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, Once I returned home, people asked me about Iraq. example. thing more important to do, somewhere more discover that I had not lived.” I can’t say too much; I saw it from behind a steering In ``Walden,’’ Thoreau advocates a maxim that important to go. In his cabin, he laid out thoughts that struck to wheel. But I’ve seen most of America from behind holds true still: simplify, simplify, simplify! He re- Where we’re going, why are we going there so the heart of what a person’s life should be about. a steering wheel, too, always going somewhere, turns to the idea that people should question what fast? What are we missing along the way? He questioned the status quo and challenged never really in a place, just passing through. they do and why they do it. That’s the image I think the rest of the world has readers to examine what they considered com- In Iraq, I was insulated from the people we were I believe we could once again lead the world of us. Still moving, but not going anywhere. monplace. liberating by a thin sheet of glass and a plastic door. through our actions and not just our spending. But I’m not going to share patriotic writing that ral- For generations, we have been put to sleep by The Humvee I drove stood out as the only patch this can happen only by looking inward and taking lied the troops and citizens. The author who best promises of comfort and security. While leading the of green in a whirlwind of hot, brown sand and an full account of our culture and what this nation is tells the story of Americans wasn’t too popular in world in material development, we have neglected impossibly blue sky. But the dirty glass and green really about. his own time. our character development. Thoreau said, “The plastic door were enough to divide liberated and Self-determination and sacrifi ce, leading a deliber- Henry David Thoreau was a bit of an outsider. mass of men live lives of quiet desperation.” liberators, as our president called us. ate life, these are the ideals that show what America He also didn’t care much for any transportation Our nation is leading its own life of quiet des- Most Americans I see are a bit more comfortable was once and still wants to emulate. outside of besides his own two feet. peration, and we don’t even realize it. Much of the in air-conditioned, cushion-seated cocoons rolling If we showed the world these core principles of The America I love is the nation of outsiders, world doesn’t like America now. through cities and across this land, but they’re still what America is beneath all the surface garbage nonconformists and dreamers because America, Like our country, I know what that feels like. I cut off. we’ve built over generations, then others would at its core, is about possibility. served my country as a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant If we listened to Thoreau, we might question again follow our lead. The work that illustrates this best is ``Walden.’’ in 2003 in Iraq. I was my commanding offi cer’s our push forward, our need for more and more Students discuss desired changes on campus

“Ping pong tables in the “Air conditioning in the union.” “Meals should carry over residence halls.” on the meal plan.” Maria Rambuski ‘10 Katie Senkoski ‘10 Dave Leake ‘10

What changes would you “Our sidewalks cleaned off in the snow.” “More parking by “Board hours ex- like to see at Briggs Ave.” tended on meal L.C. Calabrese ‘08 plans.” Mercyhurst John Loren ‘09 College? Jenny Bishop ‘10

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MTC newspapers letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD October 25, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz Life through the burqa OCT. 26. Heather Headley, “Afghan women are invisible, By Melissa Brandt yet they are that country’s future. Governor. House of Blues, A&E editor Cleveland. On sale at Tick- I was compelled to see their etmaster. world through their eyes,” says Although fair skinned and blue Durrans. OCT. 27. Hellogoodbye, eyed, award-winning photojour- Durrans’ powerful images Reggie and the Full Effect. nalist and New Zealand native illustrate the everyday condi- House of Blues, Cleve- Janet Durrans understands what tions for women in war-torn land. it’s like to have a darker complex- Afghanistan. ion, to have vision distorted by a The photographs, compiled OCT. 30. Frank Black. cloth of tyranny. from several visits to Afghani- House of Blues, Cleve- Few people, and arguably fewer stan, started in Oct. 2001, at land. Americans, have a sense of the Ground Zero. lives of typical Afghan women, Durrans traveled through the OCT. 31. Virginia Co- but Durrans’ lens tells all. country, fascinated by the lives of alition. Club Cafe, Pitts- Her photography exhibition, the women and driven to docu- burgh. “Through the Burqa,” opening ment a piece of their world. today at 5:30 p.m. in the Cum- “I had to search for them,” OCT. 31. Red Hot Chili mings Art Gallery, captures Durrans says. Peppers, Mars Volta. the faces of a nation and your “I knew there had to be women Quicken Loans Arena, heart. somewhere, but at fi rst I’d only Cleveland. “Most people don’t understand fi nd them at the back of a village the complexities of life in a dif- or inside a cave.” OCT. 31. Black Label ferent part of the world, but its Never intrusive, once with the important to see what its like” women, Durrans was welcomed Melissa Brandt photo Society. House of Blues, Afghani women line the walls of the Cummings Gallery, windows into the Afghani world. Cleveland. On sale at Tick- says Otilie English, a graduate into their homes, and essentially etmaster. student at Mercyhurst. their lives. “It was probably the best deci- of her stay. ignorant audience. English became friends with What she didn’t immediately sion I’d ever made,” said Dur- “I want to be respectful of the “It’s so important to become NOV. 1. Atreyu. House of Durrans while lobbying for a free realize was the great impact the rans. That afternoon, three of culture,” says Durrans, “but also, educated. There is always some- Blues, Cleveland. Afghanistan in the Middle East. Afghani women would have on her colleagues were ambushed you always want to document thing you can do,” says Dur- It was English’s suggestion and hers. and killed. stories as authentically as you rans. NOV. 2. Michael Schenker subsequent action that brought “Covering the women saved “I left Afghanistan knowing can, and so the clothing helps me “Its important to give these Group. Rex Theatre, Pitts- Durrans’ work to Mercyhurst. my life.” that there was a reason I was to be invisible, to keep my pres- women a voice…and I essentially burgh. As a result of wars and social Durrans continues, “One after- alive,” says Durrans. “I had ence from altering the images.” owe my life to them.” issues, many Afghan people noon during the fi ghting in Nov. chosen to focus on Afghani Each photo tells a story in Janet Durrans will be present NOV. 2. Reverend Horton moved to neighboring regions. 2001, the journalist colleagues I women and was now even more itself, but to increase understand- at the gallery opening/recep- Heat, Legendary Shack English explained that the seri- was traveling with were heading determined not to let their story ing a caption is provided with tion today, begining at 5:30 p.m. Shakers. House of Blues, ous cultural diaspora has greatly up to the fronts of Pole Homry remain untold.” every one, giving a background She will speak in the gallery at Cleveland. contributed to a generation and Chag-a-tai. Dedicated to bringing a truth- on the subject and action in the 7 p.m. split. Coupled with the Taliban “I was invited to accompany ful depiction of the Afghani photo. The opening extends until 8 NOV. 4. She Wants Re- occupation, the social circum- them. However, I was immersed woman’s life, Durrans adopted Burqas lit afl ame and childbirth p.m. and will then be on display venge, Placebo. Agora The- stances have negatively impacted in the women’s story and de- many of the female cultural in caves are just a few of the ex- during the Cummings Gallery atre, Cleveland. On sale at women’s lives, though few people cided I would join them later standards, which included wear- periences Durrans showcases in hours: Tuesday through Sunday Ticketmaster. take notice. that evening. ing the traditional burqa for some her attempt to enlighten a vastly 2-5 p.m., Thursday 7-9 p.m.

NOV. 8. Cheetah Girls with Vanessa Anne Hudgens. Three intertwined ‘Intimate Stories’ at PAC Wolstein Center, Cleveland State, Cleveland. On sale at we somehow unite on familiar Don is headed to the coastal who sells products that promise Ticketmaster. ground. city of San Julian to retrieve his customers rapid wait loss. You never know who you runaway dog that had been seen Roberto talks to everyone NOV. 9. Decemberists. might meet; your future best in a neighboring village. along his journey about his sales Agora Theatre, Cleveland. friend or signifi cant other could Throughout his journey, Don techniques and the strategies he On sale at Ticketmaster. be just one opportunity away. refl ects on why his dog ran away uses to attract more customers, The movie opens with the fi rst and if he may have been the and comes across as being a bit NOV. 9. Sold out. Alice in traveler, Don Justo, walking along cause of this incident. overbearing. Chains. House of Blues, the bare plains of Patagonia. While Don is hitchhiking, he Roberto travels to San Julian Cleveland. Patagonia is a vast desert area discusses with people from who to deliver a birthday cake to the of southern Argentina that he received rides the story of his child of his widowed girlfriend. NOV. 10. Broken Social evokes a feeling of complete lost dog. He tries to impress his girl- Scene, Do May Say Think. desertion and emptiness. The second traveler, Maria friend by getting the cake for Photo Courtesy of PAC Don is an 80-year old man who Flores, is a shy, young, single her child, although he is not sure House of Blues, Cleveland. Witness the blending of three lives in this week’s fi lm. On sale at Ticketmaster. has owned his own grocery store mother. She travels to San Julian what type of cake to get because most of his life. with her baby to compete in a Roberto doesn’t know if she has By Megan O’Hare how the separate lives of three Before he leaves for the jour- game show called “Multicolored a boy or girl. NOV. 10, 11. Olivia New- Contributing writer people can be intertwined into ton-John. Avalon Ballroom, one adventure. ney, Don gives the grocery store Casino.” “Intimate Stories” will be Niagara Casino Resort, Ni- to his son and daughter-in-law Maria becomes a contestant shown at the PAC on Wednesday, The following is a preview of The characters in the movie agara Falls, Ont. are endearing as they are seen to run. on the show with hopes to make Oct. 25 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets the fi lm, “Intimate Stories.” He leaves from his small home- her living situation better for her are FREE for Mercyhurst Col- “Intimate Stories” details the on their personal adventures and NOV. 11. Frank Valli and attempt to reach what they have town village of Fitz Roy and and her daughter since they were lege students with ID (one ticket the Four Seasons. Palace journeys of three very differ- begins to hitchhike. As a result struggling fi nancially. per ID). ent individuals. This movie is been searching. Theater, Cleveland. Although everyone is different, of his failing eyesight he is un- The third traveler, Roberto, is an excellent interpretation of able to drive. a 40-year old traveling salesman NOV. 13. New Cars. Cen- ter for the Arts, University of Buffalo, Buffalo. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NOV. 14. Queensryche. House of Blues, Cleve- land. Join us at these Hey Seniors. Graduate & Professional NOV. 16. Kansas .Warner School Fairs Theatre, Erie. $34. Wednesday, Nov. 1 What’s next? 11:00 am - 1:00 pm NOV. 18. Dave Mason. Dickinson College House of Blues, Cleve- Earn a master’s degree and teaching Holland Union Building land. license 13 months after graduating Wednesday, Nov. 1 from college. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm NOV. 19. Bruce Hornsby. Gettysburg College Center for the Arts, Univer- Tuition assistance and stipends CUB Ballroom sity of Buffalo, Buffalo. available for selected students. Thursday, Nov. 2 11:30 am - 1:30 pm NOV. 21. Musical. “Aida.” Licensure program graduates enjoy a Franklin & Marshall Warner Theatre, Erie. 100% employment rate in the DC- Steinman Student Center metro area and are eligible for Learn more about our NOV. 24, 25. Ekoostik licensure in 35 other states. programs: hookah, Lee Boys. House gsehd.gwu.edu/programs of Blues, Cleveland. Full-time teacher preparation programs begin in summer 2007. NOV. 25. Gary Puckett, Grass Roots, Sonny Geraci. Agora Theatre, Cleveland.

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DEC. 2. Prairie Home Companion. Shea’s Per- forming Arts Center, Buf- falo. On sale Oct. 25 at Ticketmaster. To find out more about this exciting, paid summer opportunity, contact MAJ Lamborn, www.gwu.edu/gradinfo Courtesy of Goerie.com THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ Gannon University Army ROTC,814-868-7524 or [email protected] 70 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION CERTIFIED TO OPERATE IN VA BY SCHEV. October 25, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] From Baroque to hip hop

faculty members Mark Santillano ment vocabulary and a smorgas- dance and music genres in her By Noelle Lelakus Copy editor and Michael Gleason and bord of work, “Hold That Thought.” restaged excerpts from the tango “‘Hold That Thought’ is an up- classical ballet Swan Lake. and beat, classy, jazz piece done in a From fi re to water, the dance Additionally, SoMar Dance Argen- fusion of hip hop and funk dance department will cover all the Works will present an origi- tinean styles, such as salsa, rocking, lindy elements this weekend. nal work, “Free folk and locking with a 1940s look. The Mercyhurst Dancers will music. “The piece features ensemble present their fall repertory con- “Fire work as well as exciting partner- cert, “Dances for Dave, Hip is one ing, and captivating solos,” said Hop and Moore,” on Saturday, Fall,” element hu- Custer. Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and and the Litur- mans cannot Santillano found inspiration Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the gical Dance Ensemble live without, for his modern piece, “Planet Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts will perform “Ave Ma- for it offers Krupa,” in the various musicians Center. ria” in conjunction warmth and with whom he has collaborated Building upon the eclectic with the music depart- light,” Moore throughout his career. evening the dance department ment. explained. “On the planet Krupa, life gave audiences in the spring “Through is underscored by the driving with “Classically Contemporary,” movement rhythm of the tom toms, and the this time around the dancers explora- inhabitants of this far-out com- will showcase their versatility tion, I will munity pulse to the omnipresent and athleticism through various attempt to beat,” explained Santillano. dance idioms and musical selec- reveal many manifes- “The music is classic swing, tions, ranging from baroque to tations of fire and but the choreography is mostly hip hop. With its deep desire to modern. Fasten your seatbelt; it’s The program, presented in her piece, burn.” going to be a swingin’ ride.” honor of Dr. David Palmer, “Sketches Like Moore, Baroque music by Tomaso Photos Courtesy of Mark Santillano a former Mercyhurst College of Flames,” Custer also sought Albinoni and Alessandro Mar- Watch for Trevor Sones and Amber Martin Oct. 29. academic dean and arts sup- Moore in- to blend both cello moved Gleason to make porter in the Erie community, vestigated the the dancers in his work appear “It builds to a boisterous fi nale and $5 for youth under 15 and will feature works by two guest element of fire effervescent. that should leave the audience Mercyhurst students. choreographers, Bridget Moore through a “‘Ribollimento’ is a sprightly breathless.” They may be purchased through and Teena Custer, two world contempo- piece for 10 dancers that evokes Tickets are $15 for adults, the PAC box offi ce, 824-3000. premieres by Mercyhurst dance rary move- bubbling water,” said Gleason. $12.50 for seniors and students

Photo courtesy of www.johnlegend.com Photo courtesy of the PAC Legend’s, “Once Again” receives rave review, showing the artist’s staying power. Crowds mourn the loss of the environtmentally friendly, GM produced electric car. Another Legend-ary effort Loss of the EV1: a documentary

This issue returns to Al Gore’s through her involvement with about Legend, after graduating single “Save Room” and goes By Christina Ferranti By Joe Fidago mission to prevent global warm- Plug-In America!, an organiza- Contributing writer from the University of Penn- strong throughout. Contributing writer sylvania, he was introduced to The cleverly titled “P.D.A. (We ing in his fi lm “An Inconvenient tion that promotes “the use of Kanye West by his roommate, Just Don’t Care)” will not only Truth.” plug-in cars, trucks and SUVs The first question everyone and two became very close. catch your ear but also make you “Who Killed the Electric Car?” Unfortunately, as soon as these powered by cleaner, cheaper, wants to know when an artist John sang the backup vocals crack a smile upon realization of is a who-done-it type of feature cars came out on the market and domestic electricity to reduce releases a follow-up to a stellar on the tracks that Kanye shipped the connection between the title documentary that reflects the were popularized by celebrity our nation’s dependence on pe- debut album is “Will this be to labels, which would eventually and its lyrics. mysteries of why the automo- advocates, the electric cars were troleum and improve the global as good/better than their last become “The College Drop- With an upbeat tempo that bile industry took the liberty of completely pulled out of the environment.” album?” out,” his wildly successful debut makes it easily accessible, if you eliminating electric vehicles from market and wiped out of the his- As a wonderful addendum to Judging by the 3 million copies album. have never heard any of John the manufacturing scene. tory of the United States. the show, Chelsea Sexton has of John Legend’s debut, “Get In return, West provided the Legend’s music you might want Nathan Rabin of the A.V. Club During the funeral for the agreed to fl y in from Los Ange- Lifted,” that were sold, more rhythm section for Legend’s to start here. captures the essential features of EV1, the documentary intro- les to come and introduce this than a few people who read this demo, which would become I can’t really dissect the songs the fi lm, including how capital- duces the audience to a young excellent fi lm and hold a question article are going to ask just that “Get Lifted.” or tell you the good ones and ism can faze out an innovation Saturn executive, Chelsea Sex- and answer session immediately about “Once Again.” If you’ve heard Lupe Fiasco’s bad ones because this is one of in only ten years. “ ton, who was provided with the following both showings. If you think in terms of CD “Food & Liquor,” one of those albums you can listen to “Who Killed the Electric Car?” once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to The people who controlled the Wednesday nights at the Cor- Kanye’s prodigies, you’ll know the whole way through without is a granola documentary that market the EV1’s. disappearance of the electric car nerstone, this CD is equivalent what the phrase ‘it has that clicking through tracks. begins with a mock funeral for She successfully promoted the successfully led people to believe to roughly 100 ten cent drafts, so Kanye West feel to it’ means. With this album, Legend ce- the electric car and adopts the car throughout Southern Cali- that these cars were not econom- this is a big commitment. This is not the case with John ments himself as a major play- form of a tongue-in-cheek mur- fornia, but the EV1 was only for ically realistic or resourceful. However, it is money well Legend’s work, as his material is er in the R&B genre, not just der mystery. lease, there were no consumer This fi lm provides an interest- spent. bona fi de R&B/soul music, not Kanye’s friend, and proves that Writer-director Chris Paine owned vehicles. ing eye-opener intended to evoke “Once Again” is equal to, if not so much a hip-hop crossover he can make some Grade A baby offers many things: a stinging This is fascinating in that GM an emotion of either anger or better than, its predecessor. album. making music. critique of the car industry’s did not give the leasers an op- curiosity to pursue what really For those who know nothing The album starts off with the short-sightedness and lust for portunity to purchase these cars happened to the electric car and profi ts, a plea for greater public at the end of their contracts. why the government did not awareness of alternative energies Upon termination of the leases, play a more adamant role to and an elegy for a sweet little GM repossessed and took these implement the electric car into electro-car called the EV1.” cars as well as an entire fl eet of everyday usage. Why a documentary about brand-new EV1’s and destroyed Come to the Mary D’Angelo electric cars? Well, most people them with a shredder. Performing Arts Center on Nov. do not know that electric cars The only reason the GM gave 1 at 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. to see this 5MLQ]U 5MLQ]U 5MLQ]U existed in the United States, thus for the disappearing EV1’s was fi lm and determine if whoever is 

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Women’s tennis set to compete in GLIAC Championships

letic Conference champions. year behind wins from the fi nal By Matt Jackson And then, of course, there is four singles players and the No. Co-Sports editor Northwood, Grand Valley State, 3 doubles team. and Ferris State. The conference The Lakers hope to repeat that The Mercyhurst women’s powerhouses did not play outside performance using a roster that tennis team is set to face the of the conference this fall season, contains just one senior, Jamie daunting task of surviving the but have proven their strength Sutyak at No. 2 singles. GLIAC Team Championships in the national rankings and in Junior Jennifer Daly, making in Midlands, Michigan Friday performances in past years. her third trip to the conference and Saturday. “These teams go all out with tournament, will play at No. 1 It’s not that the Lakers lack the their recruiting. Most of their singles. Daly played in the No. 5 talent to seriously compete in the players are from outside of the spot her freshman year and No. tournament, because Coach Ray United State which is tough to 2 last year as a sophomore. Yost’s squad, which fi nished with compete with,” said Yost. Obviously, the competition a 5-4 conference record, proved Don’t expect the Lakers to Daly will face at No. 1 will be many times throughout the regu- throw in the towel, though. tougher than she has seen in lar season that they can hang with “My players are solid,” said years past, but that isn’t some- teams of all levels. Yost. “Anyone that is going to Andy Finel photo thing that bothers her. The reason the tournament will crack under the pressure at the “I don’t mind it,” said Daly. The women’s soccer team, seen above celebrating an earlier win, hopes to celebrate with a prove to be so challenging for GLIAC’s would have already “Of course, I had a better record playoff berth at the end of the year. The Lakers are currently tied for fi rst in the GLIAC Mercyhurst is the quality of the done it by now and I’m not wor- the other years, but at No. 1 is eight teams competing. ried about that with any of them great competition. I play great “The GLIAC is extremely because I recruit mentally tough players every match and it helps Women’s soccer falls tough,” said Yost, now in his 13th players.” me improve every day.” year as a Mercyhurst head coach. The Lakers begin play Friday Also competing for the Lakers “You have Northwood and Fer- against Lake Superior State, will be Chelsea Downing (9-7), ris State, which are usually the which Yost thinks is the perfect Jaclyn McLean (11-5), Elizabeth at Findlay but are still top dogs, and the depth of the matchup for his team. Mullane (11-4) and Meghan conference is just unbelievable. “Anyway they maneuver their Raynor (7-9). Christine Mersch Some years you can fi nish fi fth, lineup we can get fi ve points,” will not play singles but will step in the playoff hunt sixth or seventh in the confer- he said. into one of the doubles spots, ence and still fi nish in the top Mercyhurst defeated Lake where she won six times during eight in the region.” Superior State 5-4 earlier this the regular season. it seemed as though the score throw in the towel and fought The numbers back up Yost’s By Andy Tait would remain that way. back with two goals in 15 min- statement. Contributing writer 2006 GLIAC Women’s Tennis Standings However, the Lakers staged a utes to snatch their second con- Just one team in the GLIAC dramatic comeback scoring in ference win of the season and fi nished with a losing record in The Mercyhurst women’s soc- the 85th and 88th minute. Powell infl ict the fi rst GLIAC loss of non-conference play. Team (seed) GLIAC Overall cer team improved to 15-3 and scored fi rst to give the Lakers a the season on the Lakers. Even Ashland, which fi nished Northwood (1) 8-0 8-0 6-1 in the GLIAC. The team lifeline and then set up Vogt for Mercyhurst had the majority of ninth with just one conference Grand Valley State (2) 8-1 8-1 picked up three big wins on the the crucial equalizer. the play and can look back to a win, managed to go 4-0 in non- Ferris State (3) 7-2 7-2 road, but couldn’t snatch a fourth A stunned slippery rock could number of missed opportunities conference play. as Findlay frustrated the Lakers only watch in agony as Lisa Case- in front of goal as the reason The Lakers fi nished 3-3 outside Lake Superior State (5) 5-4 6-4 and defeated them 2-1. ment slotted home the winner for why this game slipped away of the GLIAC, but that number Mercyhurst (4) 5-4 8-7 This past week the Lakers for the Lakers just fi ve minutes from them. may be a little deceiving as two Wayne State (7) 4-5 7-5 faced the daunting prospect of into overtime to give the Lakers Sophomore defender Kelly of the three losses came to Divi- Michigan Tech (7) 4-5 6-6 playing four games in the space an incredible win. Minnich was very disappointed sion I teams Duquesne and St.. Saginaw Valley State (8) 2-7 3-7 of seven days. Sophomore midfi elder Chris- with the defeat to Findlay. Bonaventure and the third came This grueling schedule began tine Rehnert has been ever pres- “It was a very frustrating by a 6-3 score to West Liberty, the Ashland 1-8 5-8 last Sunday in Northwood, Mich. ent in the team this year and was game to play in because we just West Virginia Intercollegiate Ath- Findlay 0-8 1-12 as the Lakers dominated their very proud of the team’s efforts couldn’t seem to kill them off,” opponents in every facet of the against a dangerous Slippery said Minnich. game and recorded a resounding Rock team. Finella Annand struck the 4-0 win. Mercyhurst prevented “No one gave up at halftime woodwork twice in a ten minute Northwood from registering a and everyone was determined spell as the Lakers piled on the single shot on goal during the to find a way to a win,” said pressure but that all-important Laker Inn entire 90 minutes. Rehnert. second goal remained elusive for Fall Term Karla Vogt scored her first Friday saw the Lakers go the Hurst. Galley Grill goal of the year, and further against the Ashland Eagles. The Despite the loss to the Oil- Dinner: goals from Sarah Powell, Taylor Lakers battled to a hard fought ers the Lakers are still firmly S- Turkey Burger Hilinksi and Lisa Casement com- 2-1 victory over their GLIAC entrenched in the race for the Galley specials after fall pleted the rout for the Lakers. rivals to maintain their perfect playoffs. Mercyhurst is now 15- break: M- Sloppy Joe Two days later the team made conference record. 3 on the season and 6-1 in the Pizza Stuffed Pretzels T- Philly Cheesesteak the short trip to Slippery Rock A pair of goals from Powell, GLIAC. Jalapeno Stuffed Pretzels W- Laker Burger University. Despite fi nding them- the team’s leading scorer, proved Up next for the Lakers is a trip Th- Barbeque Chicken selves two goals down at halftime, Funnel cake to be enough to see the Lakers across town to take on Gannon F- Sizzlin’ Salad the Lakers produced an amazing past the Eagles. University on Saturday at 7 p.m. Broccoli Cheddar bites second half performance to send The Lakers fi nished off the “I am really looking forward to Lunch: S - Sausage the game into overtime. week’s play in Findlay, Ohio. playing Gannon. It is the perfect M-Southwest Burger Look for Caramel Apples! th The Rock scored in the 28 The game was played in diffi cult game for us to bounce back,” T- Portabello Mushroom minute and added a second mo- conditions, which made it very said Rehnert. Hours of Operation: ments later to stun the No.16 diffi cult for the Lakers to get the Minnich hopes for a big re- Sandwich Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Wednesday Wraps! Lakers in a surprising fi rst half. ball down and play. However, it sponse from the team and is Saturday 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. The team dug deep though and was the Lakers who broke the very focused on the crunch game Th- Taco Salad Sunday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. came out strong in the second deadlock with Casement fi ring against the Golden Knights. “I F-Chicken Patty th half, determined to turn the home in the 56 minute from want us to play the way we know S- Cheeseburger game around. With ten minutes 12 yards. we can play and not give Gannon to go the Lakers trailed 2-0 and Findlay was not about to just a chance,” said Minnich. Wraps Laker Express Buffalo Chicken Look for Laker Express Barbeque Chicken Ohio State’s Tressel Veggie and hummus Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and not interested in NFL Tomato Hours of Operation: owner Randy Lerner to make a in college coaching, all but two Monday-Thursday 11:30 - 8 p.m. By Marla Ridenour change. in Ohio. Asked what it would MCT newspapers Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. “I’ve not spent one day playing take for him to try the NFL, he 11:30-8:00pm in the NFL or coaching in the said, “Don’t know. Can’t think Saturday & Sunday Closed COLUMBUS, Ohio The NFL and I’ve got my hands full of a thing.” subject of his possible future in doing what I’m doing, so that’s There are some who feel Tres- the NFL made usually calm and my reaction,” Tressel said of sel’s style and emphasis on a Coffee Bar cool Ohio State coach Jim Tres- the story. family atmosphere would not Hours of Operation: sel squirm Tuesday. Tressel is one of the nation’s work at the professional level. NEW ADDITIONS Citing a source close to the highest-paid coaches at more Asked if he thought his approach Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. OSU situation, a report in Sun- than $2 million per year with would fi t, Tressel said, “I think it Oct.: Hot Caramel day’s Plain Dealer suggested the incentives and bonuses. In May, does simply because I don’t know Cider Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Browns might be the only pro- he received a three-year contract anything about fi tting at a differ- Nov.: Chai Tea and Sunday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. fessional job that would interest extension that runs through ent level. I don’t know how I’d fl avor shot Tressel, who grew up in Berea 2012. When it was suggested do coaching high school, teach- while his father, Lee, coached at the Browns could lure him with ing math fi ve periods and then Dec.: Peppermint patty Baldwin-Wallace College. The money and a long-term contract, coaching them. I don’t know how hot chocolate Browns are 1-5 under second- Tressel said, “I’ve got money and I’d do coaching in the pros where year coach Romeo Crennel and I’ve got a contract, so . . .’’ it’s a whole different world. a continued slide could force Tressel, 53, has spent 32 years October 25, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS Men’s hockey splits at Holy Cross Lakers lose 4-1, win 7-5 against defending conference champs

early season match up. By Ryan Palm The Huskies are com- Sports editor ing off a pair of losses at home against Army, and It took a fl urry of goals in the therefore are likely to be fi nal period of play in Saturday’s eager to find their first series fi nale, but Mercyhurst was conference win of the able to emerge from Worchester, season. Mass. with a split with Holy With the win against Cross College. Holy Cross the Lakers In their fi rst conference match returned to those “receiv- up of the year, Mercyhurst came ing votes” in the latest out fl at against Holy Cross on USCHO.com Division I Friday night, falling 4-1 to the hockey poll, with three Crusaders. votes being placed four Mercyhurst gave up a pair of Mercyhurst. goals in the fi rst period and were The Lakers are one of unable to catch up, drawing their four Atlantic Hockey lone goal at 8:18 in the third off teams to be mentioned, the stick of sophomore forward including Army, Holy Matt Pierce. Cross and Rochester In- The Lakers were dominated at stitute of Technology times, such as the second period (RIT). when they were outshot by a 24- Hockey fans are invited 9 margin. to participate in the weekly Tyler Small played well in goal “Hockey Talk” luncheons despite the lopsided fi nal score, which take place weekly in stopping 38 shots in the Crusader the lower level of the Stu- shootout. dent Union on Wednes- Andy Finkel photo Saturday’s game was a slightly The puck dropped on men’s hockey conference play last weekend at Holy Cross in Worchester, Mass. days at 11:30 a.m. different story however, with the Director of Hockey Mercyhurst offense keeping up The game was back and forth tantly, a split with one of the Holy Cross is a team with high The team is now moving into Operations John Leiser- with the high-power Crusader in terms of who held the lead, league’s best teams. expectations upon examination the heart of their schedule which ing will facilitate discussions scoring attack. with Mercyhurst fi nally gaining Cottreau was honored by At- of last season, which included a is full of conference oppo- featuring men’s coach Rick Got- Fueled by a hat trick from ju- the decisive edge when Pierce lantic Hockey by being named NCAA Playoff appearance and nents. kin and his players as they are nior Ben Cottreau, Mercyhurst made the game 6-5 with less than to the conference’s Honor Roll, an upset of hockey powerhouse Up ahead next weekend is available. defeated Holy Cross by a score a minute to play. an honor that was also bestowed Minnesota in the NCAA West the team’s regular season home The participants will talk about of 7-5. Mercyhurst got the insurance upon freshman Matt Fennell. Regional. opener, when they host UConn past games as well as look for- Scoring was aplenty during the goal from senior captain Kyle Fennell picked up his first With the win the Lakers are for a pair of games Oct. 27-28 at ward to scheduled opponents. contest, with the teams combin- Gourgon with ten seconds re- career goal and assist Saturday, now 1-3 overall on the sea- the Ice Center. There will also be a door prize ing to score four goals in a seven- maining in the game to secure giving the Lakers a 3-2 during the son, and sit at 1-1 in Atlantic UConn is always a tough test awarded at the end of each minute span in the fi rst period. a 7-5 victory, and more impor- second period of play. Hockey. for the Lakers, especially for an event, with the winner’s presence Women’s volleyball falls twice in Ohio

Rather than lose to the Golden the better Erie team and who By Kelly Oldach Knights in a three game sweep has the better attitude,” Kubin- Contributing writer as they did the first time, the ski said. Lakers held their own and stuck With the loss to Gannon, Pat- The Mercyhurst women’s vol- with Gannon, driving them into ton seemed disappointed. “Man, leyball team has only two chances a fi fth game in which they came the two games that we lost, the left to redeem themselves from a up just short. third and the fi fth were close. 13-game losing streak. Matson led the Lakers with 22 The third game was an over- The Lakers dropped to 6-17 kills, one ace, 14 digs and two time game and we had opportu- overall and 1-14 in the Great block assists. nities there and that was one that Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Peterson added 15 kills and just got away. Conference (GLIAC) after losing 21 digs and senior Megan Fargo The fi fth game, too, we had a to Ashland on Friday, Findlay contributed a .379 hitting per- pretty safe lead and between a on Saturday and Gannon on centage. collection of a few mistakes from Oct. 13. Senior Cara Nelson had a us and a few good plays by them, Taking on Ashland and Findlay career-high 31 digs while Butler we lost that,” he said. for the second time this season, handed out a career-high 66 as- “Overall it was a fun game. The the Lakers traveled to Ohio well sists. spirit club was great and we ap- aware of the tough weekend Sophomore Lauren Kubinski preciate the people who came out ahead of them. has lived in Erie all her life and to support us,” Patton said. “These are two of the better knew just how big this rivalry was With only two games left, teams but both are teams that with Gannon. the Lakers will host Hillsdale we should have chances against, “With the exception of the and Wayne State this weekend. so we’ll go at them real hard and freshmen, I think we were all “Hillsdale is the best Division hope for the best,” said Coach pretty pumped about playing II team I’ve ever seen,” Patton

Ryan Patton before the trip. Andy Finkel photo Gannon because of the cross- said. “They are potential national On Friday, the Lakers’ best Sophomore Jenna Matson (middle) goes for a kill in a recent match. town rivalry. It was such an champs.” was not enough, as they lost to exciting and competitive atmo- “Wayne State on the other hand the Eagles in three quick games. “There are just some things and 10 digs and junior Kristin coach Sarah R. King chimed in sphere and there were a lot of will be a great match for us. They Sophomore Jenna Matson led the they’re good at that exploit our Peterson added 10 kills of her saying, “didn’t fi nish,” to which people there watching us. It are the team that we measure team with 10 kills and 10 digs. weaknesses. It was a tough one own. Butler also fi nished with Patton reluctantly agreed. was probably one of our big- ourselves with so this will be a Freshman Julie McConaughy for us because of who they are 29 digs. On Oct. 13 the Lakers hosted ger crowds for sure!” Kubinski good chance to take stock of had a team-high 13 digs and and what they do.” Patton said, “We had legitimate cross-town rival Gannon making said. how far we’ve come. freshman Julia Butler had a ca- On Saturday, the Lakers fared chances to win the second game it too the second time this season “Obviously there is a lot of “They are a good opponent reer-high four aces. no better with another 3-0 loss, but we had a play here and a play the two teams met. emotion that comes with playing to play to end the season with a “We didn’t match up very this time to Findlay. there that we just...” In a tight match, they came two another college in your area, you win,” Patton said. well with Ashland,” Patton said. Matson again had 10 kills After a short pause assistant points shy of clinching a win. are always battling to see who is Softball working toward success in the spring from her second shoulder sur- in any sport to be in tip-top one on the team is healthy and By Katie Clark gery. shape to achieve ultimate per- prepared physically for the 2007 Contributing writer With the fall practice season formance. season. coming to an end, the ladies have When an athlete is in shape, Besides lifting weights, the Running, sprints, jumping a lot of work ahead of them be- there are fewer risks of muscles team also participated in a cardio- ropes, free weights, and healthy fore their spring season. being stressed, torn or dam- vascular conditioning program. eating habits are all essential Coach Sara Headley puts con- aged. The team spent a couple of parts of the Mercyhurst softball ditioning into perspective for This is why the Lakers softball days each week completing con- team. her players. team set a high focus on weight ditioning sprints and distance The softball team does not rest “We need to look good in our training during the off-season. jogging. during the off-season. In fact, swim suits,” Headley said. Captain Kim Griffi n, a senior Along with the conditioning they work harder when they are Headley tells her players this sport medicine major, helped program, the athletes sched- not playing any games. because the softball team heads to develop the weight-training uled an individual meeting with “I want to work hard, I enjoy to Florida for spring break for program for the team during the Headley once or twice a week to playing softball and I want to a week and a half of double- summer and winter months. improve important aspects of avoid injury. If weight training headers. For the safety of the team, their individual game. and cardio a few times a week is Besides looking good in a Headley assigned lifting part- The Lakers have a lot of work all that I have to do to avoid the swimsuit, the training program ners. ahead of them, but work is the risk of an injury, I will put in extra makes the team stronger and All of the players on the team only way to get better. time,” said Jessica McNuden. healthier. had to participate in the lifting McNurlen is just returning It is important for athletes program to ensure that every- PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD October 25, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Lakers sweep Dartmouth This Weeks Results... No. 4 Mercyhurst defeats No. 7 Dartmouth 5-3, 1-0

Field Hockey...... Oct. 19, W 3-0, Seton Hill By Ryan Palm Women’s soccer...... Oct. 20, W 2-1, Ashland Sports editor Oct. 22, L 2-1, Findlay Men’s soccer...... Oct. 20, W 2-1, Ashland Since its enception in 1999, Oct. 22, W 5-1, Findlay the Mercyhurst women’s hockey Women’s volleyball...... Oct. 20, L 3-0, Ashland program has played some historic games. Oct. 21, L 3-0, Findlay To date, this weekend’s sweep Football...... Oct. 21, L 40-21, Hillsdale of No. 7 Dartmouth may rank as Men’s water polo...... Oct. 19, L 13-10, Gannon high of any of them. Women’s cross country...... Oct. 21, 13 of 13, GLIAC Champ. This past weekend the Lakers played host to the Big Green, a Men’s cross country...... Oct. 21, 12 of 13, GLIAC Champ. team featuring four Olympians Men’s hockey...... Oct. 20, L 4-1, Holy Cross and is a team that has dominated Oct. 21, W 7-5, Holy Cross the Lakers in all previous meet- Women’s hockey...... Oct. 21, W 5-3, Dartmouth ings. With the hype at a very high Oct. 22, W 1-0, Dartmouth level going into the game, it was Men’s rowing...... Oct. 22, 18 of 59, Head of Charles somewhat surprising the visit- ing Big Green posted a 2-0 lead

halfway through the fi rst period Ryan Palm photo of the season opener. Mercyhurst goalie Laura Hosier (29) shut out Dartmouth 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. In the news... One of the Olympic gold med- Wrestling gears up for Blue/Green Meet alists, Gillian Apps, banked home goaltending throughout the fi nal The Laker defense was stifl ing, on Oct. 14. both goals to put Dartmouth two periods. limting the Big Green to only 19 Mercyhurst hosts Providence ahead 2-0, and more importantly The Mercyhurst wrestling program is anxiously awaiting the When the fi nal horn sounded shots in the game, all of which next weekend, a team which for them, seemed to kill any mo- arrival of the 2006-07 season. Coming off another spectacular Mercyhurst had posted a 5-3 were rejected by junior goalie falls just outside the top-ten on mentum Mercyhurst had coming season in 2005-06, the team will have its fi rst action take victory, a score which would Laura Hosier. USCHO.com’s latest poll. into the contest. place this weekend with the annual Blue/Green Meet. surprise anyone who was at the Hosier was awarded the game’s Following that fi nal series on Facing an early defi cit, the Lak- rink for the fi rst ten minutes of fi rst star in picking up the win, the home stand, the Lakers hit ers became determined to buckle Six wrestlers with national tournament experience return to play. improving her record to 5-0-0 the road for the entire month of down and get back to even. the mat for the Lakers, as well as a host of new recruits and The Mercyhurst defense was on the season. November. Senior left winger Stefanie returning upperclassmen. The Blue/Green Meet is Saturday at the focal point in Sunday’s series “Our team played great from Much of the month will be Bourbeau lit the lamp at the 15:05 10:30 a.m. in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center (MAC). fi nale, where Mercyhurst shutout top to bottom, great play from spent north of Erie, Pa., as mark in the fi rst period to get the Dartmouth by a 1-0 score. forwards, defenders, and great the Lakers travel the following Lakers halfway there. Several of the matches have serious consequences, as they Senior Leslie McArthur banged goaltending,” said Sisti of his weekend to Colgate for a pair of Just 24 seconds later things will determine who starts for the Lakers in their season opener home the eventaual game-winner teams play. games on Nov. 3-4. got back to even when senior Nov. 4 against Edinboro. at 7:54 of the second period. While this weekend’s wins The Lakers will face No. 1 captain Julia Colizza scored her “Leslie is a great role player for should at least solidify their posi- New Hampshire and No. 3 St. fourth goal of the season to tie us, she can play all the positions tion in the top-fi ve in the polls, Lawrence next month in critical the game at 2-2. on the ice, both offense and de- there are plenty of big games non-conference games. Bourbeau & Hosier honored by CHA From that point on the Lak- fense,” said Coach Mike Sisti. ahead for the Lakers, primarily The next two weeks are tre- ers got two more goals from “She has amde some big plays on the road. mendously important to the Lak- A pair of Mercyhurst women’s hockey players were honored Bourbeau, one from line-mate for us this year and has really The Lakers are currently 5-0-1, ers standings in the polls, as well Monday by College Hockey America (CHA). Senior forward and Olympian Meghan Agosta, stepped in when we needed her with their only blemish on the as their ability to compete for a Stefanie Bourbeau was named the Offensive Player of the and had spectacular defense and the most,” he said. season coming against Clarkson national championship. Week. She tallied the fourth hat trick of her career Saturday against No. 7 Dartmouth. The Lakers propelled with her goals to a 5-3 victory, their fi rst in the history of the program against Dartmouth. Men’s soccer wins pair on the road Hosier played spectacular in goal against Dartmouth both as the men swept away arch with it all the way to the playoff Oilers. nights, in particular on Sunday when she shut out the Big By Finella Annand enemies Ashland and the Oilers tournament. Freshman forward Kurt Young Contributing writer Green in a 1-0 victory. Hosier is now 5-0-0 on the season, and of Findlay on Friday and Sunday The men started this past week- led the scoring with two goals. has played the majority of the minutes between the pipe for respectfully. end with a hard fought 2-1 win Also on the score sheet for the the Lakers. It was a successful weekend The loss for the Lakers against over rival Ashland. Lakers were senior Dan Young, on the road for the Mercyhurst Northwood was the result of Defenders Andy Tait and Nich- senior Bjorn Alnaes, and sopho- men’s soccer team as they de- a highly controversial goal in olas Thompson ensured the win more Tyler Emerick. Thompson & Hosier Athletes of the Week feated Ashland 2-1 and Findlay overtime. for the Lakers with two fine Kurt Young’s goals were his 5-1. Mercyhurst midfielder Kyle strikes past the Ashland keeper. team leading 16th and 17th of The Mercyhurst College Athletic Department named Nicholas The win over Findlay ensured Jackson appeared to be clearly Mercyhurst’s 2-0 lead was cut in the season. Thompson and Laura Hosier as its Athletes of the Week on that the team clinched the GLI- fouled, but the referee waved half after Ashland was awarded “I thought when I came in that Oct. 23. AC championship with two con- play on, allowing Northwood to a penalty kick in the 78th minute I could score goals and I am just ference games still to play. run up to the Mercyhurst goal of play. glad to be doing that and helping Thompson had a goal and an assist on the week in a pair of The victories are especially and score in the 100th minute Dean Williams stepped up for the team out as much as I can” Mercyhurst victories in Ohio. He scored the game-winner in sweet as they come off the back of play. Ashland and coolly slotted the said Young after the win. the 2-1 victory over Ashland, and then assisted on the opening of a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Kurt Young had put Lakers ball into the top right corner of The two wins this weekend goal in the 5-1 win at Findlay. the hands of Northwood last into a 1-0 half time lead in the the net. bring the men’s record on the weekend. game as he buried the ball past It made for some nervous season to 16-3. Hosier picked up a pair of wins, including one shut out, against The wins also mean that the the Northwood keeper at 40:16. fi nal minutes when sophomore They play host to Northwood No. 7 Dartmouth this past weekend. The goalie for the men are still in with a fi ghting However it didn’t prove to Mercyhurst midfielder Rabii at 3 p.m. on Thursday and Gan- women’s hockey team, Hosier is now a perfect 5-0-0 on the chance of making it into the be enough as Northwood tied Karanouh was sent off the fi eld non on Sunday at 2 p.m. in season, and has a goals-against-average of just 1.60. coveted playoff competition at things up at the 78:55 mark and for a late challenge on an Ashland their last games of the regular the end of the season. then went on the win in the fi rst forward. season. It had seemed as if the men period of overtime. However, the men hung on for Both games come with a high Women’s hockey at No. 4 were out of the running but a Mercyhurst could have been the important win. level of interest for the Lak- recent decision by the board to down and out but the late deci- The men appeared to take heart ers, as they will seek to avenge The women’s hockey team solidifi ed their position in the latest have four teams qualify from the sion to qualify another team from from their win on Friday and the controversial defeat against USCHO.com Division I poll this week. The team had previously Great Lakes Region, as opposed the region has given them one proceeded to annihilate Findlay Northwood two weeks ago. been in a tie for fourth place with Minnesota-Duluth, however, to three, has served to keep their fi nal chance. 5-1 on Sunday. The contest against Gannon is with a pair of wins over No. 7 Dartmouth the Lakers are now in playoff dreams alive. The men’s impressive wins this In spite of a poor playing sur- always a good one, feature two sole possession of that spot. The men’s heart breaking loss weekend appear to suggest that face and diffi cult weather condi- fi erce rivals wanting to end their to Northwood last weekend they are going to take the bone tions the men were able to create regular seasons on a high note. seemed but a distant memory they have been thrown and run chance after chance against the Rowing places well at meet

The men’s rowing team sent one boat to compete this past weekend at the Head of the Charles in Boston, Mass. The boat fi nished 18th of 59 boats in the fi eld. Field hockey shuts out Seton Hill 3-0

The team has one event remaining on its fall schedule, the penalty corner in the 19th minute The Lakers held many chances By Chris Davis as Courtney Loper started the throughout the match as they Head of the Elk on Oct. 29 in Elkhart, Ind. Following that Contributing writer event, the team will train for the spring season which begins play with a pass to Erin Kelleher, held a 19-6 advantage in shots. on April 7 with the Mercyhurst Invitational. who passed to Brochu for her Gaudette added, “Hopefully The Mercyhurst fi eld hockey second goal of the game. we can keep this momentum team shut out their fi fth oppo- The score remained 2-0 into going and have a strong fi nish Villanova coach to speak nent of the year on Thursday, the second half until Courtney to our season” Oct. 19, in a 3-0 victory over Monin gave the Lakers another Mercyhurst will play its fi nal In continuing their tradition of excellent tip-off speakers, Seton Hill. insurance goal toward the middle road game of the season when the Mercyhurst Athletic Department announced last week Laker sophomore Haley Bro- of the second half. the Lakers play at No. 10 ranked that Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright will be the chu scored two goals, both com- Loper’s initial shot was saved, Mansfi eld on Wednesday before speaker at this year’s Tip-Off Dinner. ing in the fi rst half, as the Lakers but Monin picked up the re- coming home for the two fi nal have now won four of there past bound and scored for the only games of the season. The dinner is held each year to commence the basketball fi ve games and have moved back File Photo goal of the second half. It was announced earlier this seasons, and this year’s event is held Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 to .500 on the season with a 6-6 Sophomore Hayley Brochu Seton Hill had their chances week that four players from the p.m. The event is held at the Marriot Ambassador and is record. in the second half, but senior team have been selectedf or the tickets are available at $35 each. Call the Athletic Department “The team came out and did After getting good quality shots goalkeeper Julie Smith came up Division II North/South Senior offi ce at ext. 2228 for questions. everything they needed to do to in the opening minutes of the clutch in the game making fi ve All Star Game. The game is held get the win,” said a pleased Coach game, Brochu fi nally scored the saves for Mercyhurst to get the Nov. 18 on the campus of Wake Stacey Gaudette after the game. opening goal on an assist from shutout. Four of Smith’s saves Forest University. The delegates Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- “The team did a great job off senior Vanessa Mourey during came during the second half and from Mercyhurst are Smith, Lau- thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to controlling ball possession and the 12th minute of the contest. several came from point blank ren Cohick, Lauren MacEllven, [email protected]. attacking Seton Hill.” The Lakers then scored on a range. and Megan Smalling.