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Lakers split BAD TO THE BONE with No. 1 Wildcats Professor creat >> PAGE 22 PAGE 2 NEWS Dec. 12, 2007 No freshman left behind to 10:30 p.m. By Amanda Valauri Krowsoski’s main goal is to be News editor a helping hand. Her job is to makes sure that The Office of Academic while freshmen adjust to their Affairs (OAA) is spearheading a new lifestyles they also keep up new program to make sure that with their school work as they the freshman class of 2011 has all balance the social and athletic the resources crucial to academic aspects of college. success at its fi ngertips. She will answer questions Incoming freshmen often about registration, classes, pro- have a hard time adjusting to the fessors, majors, clubs, inter- college lifestyle socially, academi- net access and anything about cally and even athletically. Mercyhurst for which she can In order to address the provide help. problem of retention within As a Mercyhurst alumna freshmen classes, OAA has Krowsoski knows a lot about the enlisted the help of academic campus. However in the event support graduate assistant she cannot answer a question Bethany Krowsoski. she can always direct students to Learning Styles Coordina- someone who can. tor Linda Linville worked with “Just being a student here for OAA and Krowsoski to create a four years has really been the big- program that would cover all the gest help as far as job experience bases that Fresh Start or a Resi- goes,” she said. dent Assistant may miss. She can While the program is still also be an outlet for freshmen new, after fall term Krowsoski Scoot Williams photo when they feel uncomfortable began to see more students talking to their RAs. each night. Academic support graduate assistant Bethany Krowsoski works to answer any question freshman students could have from registration to life in Erie. “It’s really important that stu- “All the students that didn’t dents separate me from their RA. quite live up to their academic that makes sure their time is people in on it. It would be good still unsure. I don’t have any hand in the dis- potential in the fall are placed on spent wisely. for the program and good for “I think she’s good to have cipline and I don’t write students Academic Probation so when we The freshmen are not the me so I could bounce ideas off around but I didn’t know she up. I want anyone and everyone got back from break I became only students who will receive someone. I can’t be everywhere was here,” explained freshman to be able to come to me with a lot more busy with students Krowsoski’s help. As the pro- at once and I only get to see each Jenny Breitenbach. their questions, no matter how who really wanted my help,” gram develops her services are of the freshmen residence halls Krowsoski wants students to big or small,” Linville said. she said. being extended to the sports once a week,” she said. know what resources they have at The program also makes Students on Academic Pro- teams as well. Freshmen seem to be catch- their fi ngertips when they come Krowsoski available to freshmen bation are at the highest risk Mercyhurst student athletes ing on to Krowsoski and to her but more importantly that almost any time of day. She can for dropping out, failing out or have demanding schedules and the program. she is really there for them. be contacted through her e-mail transferring to another school, may need a little extra help “I have seen her before. She “One of the most important at [email protected] or she explained, and the program managing their time. Krowsoski actually came and talked to us things I want students to know through an instant message; her aims to address these problems will work with the teams during during one of our fl oor meetings. is that no one should be embar- screen name is mckrow918. of retention. their study halls to make sure She seemed like someone I could rassed or afraid to come to me Additionally Krowsoski rotates Krowsoski said that in most they are making the best use of go to if I was really stuck on for help because even if you’re to a different freshmen residence cases it is the time management their time. something or needed some help,” just homesick or having a hard hall Sunday through Wednesday. skills that the students seem “I have been asked to help out said freshman Josh Downing. time adjusting, you’re not alone Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 to lack. at the football study tables to give “I know about Bethany. Now and I have been there too. I p.m. she is in Baldwin Hall and “Dorm life can be hectic and the players some direction if they do I go to her for help? No,” said can help.” Monday nights from 10 p.m. sometimes students get caught need it,” she said. freshman Adam Yeany. “I think Freshman Alana Ortega fi nds to 11 p.m. she is in Egan Hall. up in all the fun and forget about If the program g rows she could be very helpful if I relief in Krowsoski. Tuesday nights she is in McAuley the work,” she said. like expected, Krowsoski would just ask her for her help, “Its good to know she’s there. Hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Krowsoski is available to could become very busy helping but I have not found the need to It’s a comfort to know there is on Tuesday nights she is available help focus students and can students. do that yet.” someone we can go to if we need in the 200 Suites from 7:30 p.m. assist them in creating a plan “I would love to have other Some f reshmen are to,” she said. PAGE 2 NEWS Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 NEWS PAGE 3 No freshman left behind Senior class gift is in the works entire project. The multi-seasonal 24-hour In the meantime, the com- tee is also looking into the idea to 10:30 p.m. By Javiera Cubillos The committee narrowed its study room would be attached mittee is in the process of of allowing for online donations Contributing writer By Amanda Valauri Krowsoski’s main goal is to be choices down to two gifts: a fi re to the library and it would cost choosing a separate school by creating a Web site. News editor a helping hand. pit and a multi-seasonal 24-hour around $35,000. committee chairs to assist He also said most of the gift Her job is to makes sure that Time is fl ying by and students study room. “We would like to make it open in fundraising. funding comes from the senior The Office of Academic while freshmen adjust to their may not notice when May gradu- Wallenhorst said the fi re pit to students for 24 hours but we “These committee members class itself. Affairs (OAA) is spearheading a new lifestyles they also keep up ation comes along. would serve as a sitting area or don’t know if it would be pos- are responsible for fundraising Seniors’ housing deposits, new program to make sure that with their school work as they With g raduation comes as an outside classroom. sible,” said Wallenhorst. within their individual academic which are refunded to every the freshman class of 2011 has all balance the social and athletic ceremonies, parties and, of He said it would be a great Narvan Shorish personally schools,” said Wallenhorst. student after the completion of the resources crucial to academic aspects of college. course, senior gifts. place for pep rallies, games or prefers the fi re pit. Each school finds its own their senior year, are usually the success at its fi ngertips. She will answer questions The senior gifts are annual just a nice place for anyone “I’ll donate as much as I can,” way of raising as much money biggest donations. Incoming freshmen often about registration, classes, pro- donations from the seniors to the who wants to hang out around she said. as possible, but all the infor- Sometimes though, the do- have a hard time adjusting to the fessors, majors, clubs, inter- college to leave a legacy. a fi re. Senior Chris Waheibi mation is ultimately fed back nations alone are not enough, college lifestyle socially, academi- net access and anything about Senior Martin Wallenhorst The committee considered disagrees with Shorish saying, to the steering committee in which case the school will cally and even athletically. Mercyhurst for which she can is the chair of the Senior Gift three locations for the pit. The “I think the lounge room to ensure the process is chip in. In order to address the provide help. Steering Committee in charge fi rst is in the apple orchard, the sounds better.” running smoothly. “For example, last year’s mul- problem of retention within As a Mercyhurst alumna of choosing, promoting and second is Munson plaza and the The committee presented the The fundraisers, said Wallen- tipurpose court cost around freshmen classes, OAA has Krowsoski knows a lot about the organizing the senior gift and third is near Alumni Park. two gift ideas to Mercyhurst horst, involve t-shirt sales and $50,000 and the senior class enlisted the help of academic campus. However in the event senior activities. Wallenhorst said the fi re pit College President Dr. Thomas donation collections, which will raised roughly $17,000, so support graduate assistant she cannot answer a question Wallenhorst and six other would cost an estimated $15,000 Gamble, and currently awaits a begin in January. the college paid for the rest,” Bethany Krowsoski. she can always direct students to members are in charge of the to $19,000. fi nal decision. Wallenhorst said the commit- Wallenhorst said. Learning Styles Coordina- someone who can. tor Linda Linville worked with “Just being a student here for OAA and Krowsoski to create a four years has really been the big- program that would cover all the gest help as far as job experience Women’s vote is louder than men’s bases that Fresh Start or a Resi- goes,” she said. dent Assistant may miss. She can While the program is still typical nuclear family unit and, not stunned. more than men is because more “I think a woman running will By Amanda Valauri also be an outlet for freshmen new, after fall term Krowsoski Scoot Williams photo as a result, women are more in- “I do not find it surprising women are registered to vote affect the election because it’s go- News editor when they feel uncomfortable began to see more students dependent and more empowered that women vote more than than men. ing to make a lot of women who talking to their RAs. each night. Academic support graduate assistant Bethany Krowsoski works to answer any question than ever before. men because women have a lot This fact rings true as 54 per- haven’t voted in the past want to,” freshman students could have from registration to life in Erie. “It’s really important that stu- “All the students that didn’t The presidential elections Now the election of govern- invested in government polices cent of the people who voted in said Prohaska. “I also think there dents separate me from their RA. quite live up to their academic that makes sure their time is people in on it. It would be good still unsure. have become the topic of ment offi cials affects women just for example education for their the 2004 election were women, are a lot of uneducated people I don’t have any hand in the dis- potential in the fall are placed on spent wisely. for the program and good for “I think she’s good to have conversation all across the as much as it does men. children, minimum wage, etc.,” according to CAWP. out there that will vote for her just cipline and I don’t write students Academic Probation so when we The freshmen are not the me so I could bounce ideas off around but I didn’t know she country. But who is talking In earlier decades, it was not said Gerrard. “I think this shows more con- because she is a woman.” up. I want anyone and everyone got back from break I became only students who will receive someone. I can’t be everywhere was here,” explained freshman the loudest? imperative that women take part CAWP has been observ- cern on the part of women as to Senior Stephanie Wilkens sees to be able to come to me with a lot more busy with students Krowsoski’s help. As the pro- at once and I only get to see each Jenny Breitenbach. According to The Center for in elections or become govern- ing women’s attitudes on what’s going on in our country,” it differently. their questions, no matter how who really wanted my help,” gram develops her services are of the freshmen residence halls Krowsoski wants students to American Women and Politics ment offi cials because they could public policy. said senior Joe Maurici. “The “I think it’s great that women big or small,” Linville said. she said. being extended to the sports once a week,” she said. know what resources they have at (CAWP) Web site, women have rely on their male counterparts to Their fi ndings show women real issue isn’t who’s more likely vote more because we had to The program also makes Students on Academic Pro- teams as well. Freshmen seem to be catch- their fi ngertips when they come surpassed men when it comes make those decisions. are: more likely to favor a more to vote it’s why don’t people vote earn the right and we got an Krowsoski available to freshmen bation are at the highest risk Mercyhurst student athletes ing on to Krowsoski and to her but more importantly that to voting. With the divorce rate on the activist role for government, seeing as presidential elections get amendment out of it and we are almost any time of day. She can for dropping out, failing out or have demanding schedules and the program. she is really there for them. Although women were grant- rise there are more single women more often opposed to military less than half of the population taking advantage of it but, I don’t be contacted through her e-mail transferring to another school, may need a little extra help “I have seen her before. She “One of the most important ed the right to vote in 1920, men and single mothers in the United intervention in other countries, turning out to vote.” really think its going to affect at [email protected] or she explained, and the program managing their time. Krowsoski actually came and talked to us things I want students to know would still outvote women for States and they are turning out on more supportive of programs With Senator Hilary Clinton the election with a woman through an instant message; her aims to address these problems will work with the teams during during one of our fl oor meetings. is that no one should be embar- years to come. Election Day. to guarantee quality health care running for president in 2008, running though.” screen name is mckrow918. of retention. their study halls to make sure She seemed like someone I could rassed or afraid to come to me This trend has been slowly The numbers are in the mil- and meet basic needs, more sup- the role of the women vote Tucker is curious as to how Additionally Krowsoski rotates Krowsoski said that in most they are making the best use of go to if I was really stuck on for help because even if you’re changing as voting becomes lions. According to CAWP in portive of restrictions on fi rearms could change. the events of the election will to a different freshmen residence cases it is the time management their time. something or needed some help,” just homesick or having a hard more signifi cant to women. 2000, 7.8 million more women and more supportive of affi rma- “I feel that voting for men is pan out. hall Sunday through Wednesday. skills that the students seem “I have been asked to help out said freshman Josh Downing. time adjusting, you’re not alone Senior Sarah Gerrard said she voted than men and that number tive action and efforts to achieve a lot easier because there have “I think it will be interesting Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 to lack. at the football study tables to give “I know about Bethany. Now and I have been there too. I feels strongly about the voting. increased to 8.8 million in 2004. racial equality. only been male candidates. Now to see if more guys vote because p.m. she is in Baldwin Hall and “Dorm life can be hectic and the players some direction if they do I go to her for help? No,” said can help.” “Women had to fi ght for their Junior Randy Tucker was sur- The impact women have on I feel that women will vote more they don’t want to see a woman Monday nights from 10 p.m. sometimes students get caught need it,” she said. freshman Adam Yeany. “I think Freshman Alana Ortega fi nds right to vote therefore they might prised to fi nd that women were the vote has resulted in the cre- because there is a woman candi- president,” he said. to 11 p.m. she is in Egan Hall. up in all the fun and forget about If the program g rows she could be very helpful if I relief in Krowsoski. feel that it is more important to outvoting men. ation of their own demographic. date in the running,” said junior Voting is the most important Tuesday nights she is in McAuley the work,” she said. like expected, Krowsoski would just ask her for her help, “Its good to know she’s there. vote,” said Gerrard. “It’s kind of shocking that that According to CAWP, women Steven Faber about the coming part a democracy. It is clear Hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Krowsoski is available to could become very busy helping but I have not found the need to It’s a comfort to know there is While this may or may not many more women vote than outvoted men in every racial and presidential election. that women’s voices are be- on Tuesday nights she is available help focus students and can students. do that yet.” someone we can go to if we need be true, the dynamic of society men,” he said. ethnic group in 2004. Senior Stephanie Prohaska ing heard when it comes to in the 200 Suites from 7:30 p.m. assist them in creating a plan “I would love to have other Some f reshmen are to,” she said. has been shifting away from the Gerrard, however, was Another reason women vote agrees with Faber. Election Day. PAGE 4 NEWS Dec. 12, 2007 Campus ministry gets new direction

pleted his undergraduate at istry in a college atmosphere,” portive throughout this whole everyone is on the same page. By Amy Zielinski Gannon University in liberal he said. “Students and I can talk process,” he said. “The stronger the campus News editor studies. He then went on to grad- about the tough issues, debate Baker said he remembers driv- ministry, the more we can have uate school at St. Bonaventure respectfully and deepen faith and ing home at the end of the fi rst a positive infl uence on the col- It will take a lot to fi ll Sr. Geri where he majored in theology. spirituality growth.” week, being overwhelmed and lege,” Campbell said. Rosinski’s shoes but Greg Baker, Baker has done extensive Baker said Mercyhurst College excited at the same time. Junior Heather Schwager Mercyhurst College’s new direc- volunteer work for the Jesuit was a great fi t for him and he “I am very grateful to know agreed. tor of campus ministry, said Volunteer Core, Camp Notre appreciates what students do for I can work, go home and eat “He is very excited to work he is ready to lead under a new Dame in Fairview, Pa. and for a each other and for him. dinner with my family and read with everyone and improve stu- spiritual wing. parish youth ministry. His most “My fi rst image of this place a book to my son at night before dent relationships,” Schwager “It did not really hit me until recent position was Director of was a home. Now it is a home he goes to bed,” he added. said. I saw the students,” said Baker. Youth and Young Adult for the that is slowly becoming mine.” When students visit the Baker said the amount of “They were extremely gracious Catholic Diocese of Erie. Baker does not only appreci- campus ministry Baker says his student leadership at Mercyhurst and I consider it a real privilege “He will bring a wealth of ate what the students have done door is always open. College is really impressive and to follow Sr. Geri’s footsteps.” experience to the position and we for him so far, but his family “No task is more important they take full ownership of what Mercyhurst College Chaplin look forward to have him here,” as well. than a student who wants me to they do. Father Jim Piszker says Baker was said Piszker. Baker is married to his wife of listen,” he said. He said he wanted to have a chosen because of his intense Baker always dreamt of having fi ve years, Jennifer and has a one Sophomore Patrick Campbell career where he could have direct background. a career in campus ministry. year old son, Eli. said Baker will fulfi ll the role of contact with students and share An Erie native, Baker com- “I like the idea of doing min- “Jen has been extremely sup- campus minister and make sure core values – and he found it. Education department receives honors award and Learning Expo, where the conference to receive the By Angela Phillips they provided workshops award and to gather infor- Contributing writer on educational issues for mation on how to improve fellow education students and the Mercyhurst education Recently the Mercyhurst professionals. program and the KDP honors College chapter of Kappa The sponsorship of the society chapter. Delta Pi was honored with Colloquium of Educational KDP focuses on professional an award. Research and Teaching gave development as well as service This international educa- students the opportunity to learning and giving back to tion honor society represented present research conducted the community. its department in the throughout their student teach- Senior Rachel Phillips said it biannual convocation in Louis- ing experience. is great to see Mercyhurst rep- ville, Ky. Gabriel explained the applica- resented positively among so Mercyhurst students came tion for the award. many other schools across the home with more than just new “We hosted a teaching and nation education tools. learning expo of workshops This award was not only the Seniors Ashley Gabriel, Jillian for pre-service and professional fi rst time KDP presented this Perfetti and graduate student Amy teachers where participants honor to any of its chapters but Todd returned to Mercyhurst could choose their workshops,” it was also the fi rst time Mer- with the award for Professional she said. cyhurst’s education department Development. “There was also a panel of received such an award. Mercyhurst stood out KDP Alumni who were teaching The Mercyhurst chapter of among the 286 chapters rep- in the area that presented to the KDP was inaugurated in Septem- resented at the convocation and students about their experiences ber 2005. Although it is young, received the award. in the classroom during their this award is only a taste of what Mercyhurst students got fi rst year.” is to come for the promising to take part in the Teaching Perfetti said they attended honor society. Dec. 12, 2007 NEWS PAGE 5 Mr. Forensics Professor creates database program helped him identify and By Casey Greene return the bones of Native Amer- Managing editor icans that had been in museums to their rightful descendents. Mercyhurst College Applied FORDISC also acts as a teach- Forensic Science professor Dr. ing tool at Mercyhurst as well as Stephen Ousley proves the dead other colleges. do tell tales. “This program shows how Ousley, along with Dr. Richard statistics can be used to help Jantz from the University of Ten- identify people,” said Ousley. nessee, developed a program used “The program applies all the stuff by almost every forensic anthro- we already know about human pologist around the country and variation to a particular forensic many throughout the world. situation.” The program, FORDISC, de- Ousely, who specializes in the signed by Ousley and Jantz, is used statistical methods of looking at to help identify decomposed bod- human variations, explained that a ies or skeletal remains. FORDISC program like FORDISC makes it has helped countless forensic easier for forensic investigators to anthropologists solve murder and determine specifi c characteristics missing people cases. of a person. “So many people go missing “Often bodies are found bur- every year,” said Ousley. “The ied, decomposed and impossible Scoot Williams photo program answers the question to identify visually,” explained Mercyhurst College Concert Choir and String Quartet performed their annual Christmas ‘Who is this?’ or ‘What type of Ousely. “This program helps concert at St. Mary’s Chapel at Mercyhurst Northeast on Tuesday, Dec. 11. person is this?’” anthropologists narrow down FORDISC, now in its third ver- the possibilities of who the per- sion, was fi rst originally launched son is.” in 1993. Currently the program esti- Mercyhurst ‘sings’ in “It was Dr. Jantz’s idea,” said mates sex, race and height, but Ousley. “There was defi nitely a Ousley hopes to expand the need for something like this at program to include age in the the time we started designing the near future. the holiday season program.” Ousley is using his expertise in Ousley said FORDISC is an statistical variations of humans The Concert Choir has per- Senior Melissa Heitzenrater interactive computer program to teach his fi rst classes at Mer- By Merissa Frank formed a Christmas concert at worked hard to prepare for this Opinion editor used to distinguish the race and cyhurst. St. Mary’s Chapel for the past concert. sex of an unidentifi able body us- “I’ve lectured at Mercyhurst eight years. She just finished student ing measurements of bones. before, but I have never had my St. Mary’s Chapel at Mercy- The audience consisted of teaching and faced the chal- The program has been used in own class before,” said Ousley, hurst Northeast decked the halls North East residents and Mer- lenge of only attending five solving forensic cases, identify- who is still adjusting to the term for Christmas. cyhurst North East students, as or six rehearsals before the ing the remains of victims of system. Candles and Poinsettia trees well as the students’ families. performance. Hurricane Katrina, the Vietnam Ousley said he is glad to join twinkled behind the Mercy- The choir featured a violin “It was a lot of hard work,” War and World War II, according Dr. Steve Symes, a sharp force hurst College Concert Choir solo by Ken Johnston. said Heitzenrater. to Ousley. trauma specialist and applied and String Quartet as they per- Johnston is the concertmaster “It was challenging but fun.” Ousley never imagined forensic science professor, and formed their annual Christmas of the Erie Philharmonic and Junior Patrick Silvis enjoyed FORDISC would be used in so Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, a specialist concert. played Bach at the concert. the festive atmosphere. many different ways. in forensic archeological recovery On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the The concert choir sang “We have been preparing for “Forensic cases are what the and head of the applied forensic choir performed under the “Domine, Ad Adjuvandum Me the concert since mid-October,” program was originally envisioned science department. direction of Rebecca Ryan. Festina” by Il Padre Martíni as said Silvis. for,” said Ousley. “But its use has “Symes and Dirkmaat are very “We were thrilled with the well as Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” “I liked performing in such a gone far beyond that now.” well-known and respected in their attention and great love of the The Carpe Diem Chorale beautiful chapel.” Ousley used the program at fi eld,” said Ousely. “I just bring audience,” Ryan said. featured “Carol of the Bells,” Of his experience working the Smithsonian Institute where another element to the depart- “They showed great devotion to “Lux Arumque” and “Fum, with Johnston, Silvis said it was he worked for 10 years. T he ment.” the art.” fum, fum.” “short and sweet.” PAGE 6 NEWS Dec. 12, 2007 ‘Christmas on Campus’ a success

Darcey Kemp, advisor of the provide entertainment for well and all of the kids had a agreed. She said that she loved By Julie Hranica event, said that there were more the children. great time,” said Golden. the excitement from the activities Staff writer volunteers and children overall Sophomore and dress-up “It was really well organized and the big smile that the present than in the past. volunteer Ian Michalski said his and the kids seemed to like their brought to her buddy’s face. On a typical Saturday morning, Kemp said this year’s event favorite part of the event was presents,” Kemp said. One thing that surprised Kemp the Carolyn Hermann Student was very successful, with about seeing the reactions of the kids Kemp always enjoys watching about this year’s event involved Union is a desolate location 115 children present from nine as they opened their gifts. the children pair up with their the children. on campus. local agencies, and over 300 stu- Another volunteer, soph- buddies. “I was surprised that so many This past Saturday morn- dent volunteers. omore Emily Warren, said “It’s like they become fast children made their own gifts for ing proved to be a different The volunteers had many dif- that she enjoyed seeing the chil- friends,” she said. Santa during the activities. It was story, especially for the children ferent jobs, ranging from being a dren get so excited about the “It is what the children look really nice to see that they were so of local agencies within the buddy with a child for the day or different activities. forward to all year, and even excited about that,” Kemp said. Erie community. helping a club construct a certain Junior Je nna Golden, though it is about the agencies Golden said that even though Christmas spirit was present at activity. an organizer of the event, and the children overall, they there was a lot of time and Mercyhurst College, in the form Other volunteers dressed thought that the event was a also have an extreme impact on energy put into the event, seeing of an annual event known as up like favor ite movie huge success. the students.” them smile made everything Christmas on Campus. and storybook characters to “Everything went over really Sophomore Dinorah Sanchez worth it in the end. Winter sports take ’Hurst by storm ing club may be your ticket Tuesday night ride to the local to fundraise for a rail jam on it’s a chance to get back to By Elizabeth Maier to escape those winter blues. resort…no offense ski club.” Dec. 15. We are also planning nature when everyone else is cud- Staff writer Snowboarding President “So all who felt the same another rail jam for the spring,” dled up inside with a blanket,” Margaux Valenti said, “The snow- way banned together and made a said Valenti. said Valenti. For many students, the winter boarding crew came together my plan for bigger and better. From The club also receives ben- Member Chris Duval agreed. season in Erie is a time for freshman year, the winter of there we facebooked, got some efi ts from the college through “I skied as a kid but got hibernation and resis- 2005-2006, when former and rails, built some boxes, decided sponsorship. bored with it quickly, so I tance to snow-related activi- fi rst President Pete Zawistoski on a yearly trip and became “We are sponsored by tried snowboarding in sev- ties. However if you are an wanted a more snowboard- a family.” Rockstar Energy drinks and have enth grade and loved it. avid fan of the white flakes, centered club,” Valenti said. The snowboarding club travels a pro-form with Academy Snow- It was new and different. joining Mercyhurst’s snowboard- “We wanted more than a to Holiday Valley every Friday in board and Option Snowboards,” Unlike skis, tricks on a board January and February. said Valenti. are endless,” he said. A trip to Vermont is scheduled “Pro-form means we are given If you want to improve your for the fi rst few days of spring really good deals on snowboard- boarding skills but spent all break in February. ing products,” she added. your money on Christmas gift Police log “The expenses of snowboard- Sophomore Jeff Hult- shopping, put your worries ing club depend on how much gren said, “I was able to get aside. View the crime map online at merciad.mercyhurst.edu. someone wants to be involved. sponsors by sending out “There is a park on campus Anyone who snowboards knows emails, calling companies and by the Duval apartments and it’s expensive, but to us it’s worth I knew a few people who own parking ramp that is in the Dangerous Weapons Controlled Substance it,’ Valenti said. snowboard shops, so they construction process and will Parking Lot 20 McAuley Hall Holiday Valley charges $25 for were able to give me the soon be open to any and all,” Dec. 7 Dec. 8 an entrance fee and $150 for an names of some company said Valenti. Closed Pending Investigation unlimited pass. representatives.” “We have a Facebook group “We estimate the trip to Ver- “I grew up in New Eng- that we can be contacted mont to cost $240 per person land where winter sports are through,” she added. Liquor Law Violation Liquor Law Violation for three days and three nights. the thing to do in the winter, For more information email 3829 Briggs Ave. McAuley Hall We are trying to fundraise so snowboarding has been a part Valenti at mvalen40@mercy- Dec. 9 Dec. 9 to reduce the students cost,” of my life for about 15 years hurst.edu. College Discipline College Discipline she added. now. I don’t know how I’d make “All you have to do is show “We will be sponsoring a it through winter without it,” your interest, and pay your corn-hole tournament and said Hultgren. anticipated fees; it’s that simple,” a snowboarding waxing day “I love snowboarding because Valenti said. Dec. 12, 2007 NEWS PAGE 7 Symes investigates murder in N.J. Symes explained that medi- By Casey Greene cal examiners are encouraged Managing editor to have board certifi ed forensic anthropologists available to assist Mercyhurst College is solv- with cases. ing murder cases – at least Symes is on the list of board the forensic science certifi ed specialists and is often department is. called upon to work on cases all Dr. Steven Symes is throughout the country. a professor in the forensic His expertise along with the science department and a skills of Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, world-renowned forensic head of the forensic science anthropologist. department, make Mercyhurst’s Symes is not only lending his forensic program unique. expertise to educate Mercyhurst “We are one of two grad students but also to help solve programs in the country with major crimes. two board certifi ed staff mem- Currently Symes is working on bers,” said Symes of himself and around 20 unsolved cases. Dirkmaat. Most recently, he is assisting According to Symes, Dirkmaat in a case dealing with the murder specializes in “archeological of several college-aged victims in recovery,” or the recovery of Newark, NJ. buried remains. The three victims were While Symes works on a na- killed by execution-style tional level, Dirkmaat works Scoot Williams photo shootings. Symes explained that closely with the Pennsylvania Applied forensic science professor, Dr. Steven Symes not only uses his expertise in sharp although the victims were killed State Police Department on solv- force trauma to educate Mercyhurst students, but to solve major crimes as well. by gun shots, “chop marks” were ing more local crimes. also found on the bodies. Together, Symes and Dirkmaat serve Dirkmaat or Symes and at crime scenes and participate in cipher their own conclusions. For this reason, Symes’ ex- brought in over 100 cases to the times even assist on cases. digs and evidence recovery. It takes Symes a long time to pertise in “sharp force trauma” forensic department last year. “Some evidence students are “Students get a hands-on expe- work through evidence and fi nd makes him an asset to the case. “We average two cases a not permitted to view,” said rience,” said Symes. “They aren’t results. “I am examining several bones week,” said Symes. “Some are Symes. “Others students may just stuck in a classroom.” “I’m slow,” he said. “I’ll look at from the victims,” said Symes. “I just uncovered bones that end observe and graduate students Evidence from past cases of evidence, put it away for awhile also was able to examine a tool up not being human but we get can even assist.” Dirkmaat or Symes allows stu- and then look again and I’m that is suspected to have been a lot of real traumas too.” Symes explained that students dent the opportunity to examine also amazed at the new things used in the murders.” Students are often able to ob- are often able to travel to local the materials themselves and de- I fi nd.” laker briefs

Interested in taking a CPR course? SAC Presents: Midnight Breakfast The Mercyhurst Student Government Health and Safety Committee is looking Hungry? Why wait? Satisfy your hunger while exploring the old fashioned diner for students interested in taking an Adult CPR/AED class. This class offers a basic setting. Come to the Student Union for a quick late night breakfast, featuring foods Red Cross CPR/AED certifi cation. The four hour class will be held sometime such as bagels, coffee, hot chocolate and more. in January most likely around 3 p.m. on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday and will There will also be an omelette bar. Be there, midnight at the Student Union. cost 24 dollars. Please contact Chris Davis at [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions.

Lecture of a Lifetime Ho! Ho! Ho! Hurst TV will telecast “The Last Lecture” by Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Noted artist Fran Schanz, a 1971 Mercyhurst College grad, plays Santa to his alma Pausch. Pausch’s message after being diagnosed with terminal cancer has captivated mater this year, installing his extensive collection of Santa Claus fi gures on the east audiences around the world. The fi rst telecast is Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. end of Old Main’s fi rst fl oor. Open for public viewing through Jan. 12.

-lakernet.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 8 FEATURES Dec. 12, 2007 Fun, trendy holiday gifts

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http://wiki.mobileread.com Ebooks are the new way to read a good novel without having to drag around a heavy book. Most can hold more than one book on the www.hunterboots.com memory. Hunter wellies are the newest trend in cold and wet weather. Find tons of styles and colors online.

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www.lugtravel.com www.beologyonline.com Lug’s travel tags are a bright and colorful way to make luggage more recognizable. Be.ology’s shirts for men and women spread positive mes- sages, words and thoughts. PAGE 8 FEATURES Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 9 Fun, trendy holiday gifts Celebs control perfume market clubs worldwide; she also has at $19.98 or below, which By Sandy Watro fi ve perfumes and a new men’s is fairly cheap for the items Staff writer cologne. offered. Surprisingly, perfume is not As Parker profoundly states The celebrity licensing market her only genre. in her line’s motto, “Fashion is has always been huge and lately The heiress also currently has not a luxury, it’s a right.” it has experienced a growth in agreements with a nightclub Nonetheless there are down- clothing lines, footwear and chain, a shoe manufacturer and sides to the low cost of the let’s not forget the ever-expand- a hair extension company. garments. ing perfume market. However even though she A brief inspection of the It’s not like people such as is not scientifically mixing clothing proved them to be not www.sirius.com Britney Spears and Sarah Jessica the chemicals to formulate a only poorly sewn, probably by a Sirius radio systems offer dozens of channels static-free. Parker have enough money as it perfect perfume, her popular 4-year-old child in Bangas, but is. Instead, they proceed to sign fragrances have increased the constructed with poor quality a contract, take a couple public- affiliated company’s sales by fabric. ity shots and slap their name on 52 percent, reports the Parlux The saying, “You get what http://wiki.mobileread.com a cheap bottle of perfume. Company. you pay for,” comes to mind. Ebooks are the new way to Magically, they are bestowed “I think fragrances that are Amanda Bynes and Venus read a good novel without with another fat check by endorsed by celebrities are Williams also have lines at the having to drag around a http://univision.com means of virtually no work of ridiculous,” said senior Allison establishment. heavy book. Most can hold their own. Greep. “The individuals them- Bynes’ line called dear by more than one book on the www.hunterboots.com Paris Hilton capitalizes on perfume licensing. memory. Hunter wellies are the newest trend in cold and wet weather. This is no new trick though. selves often have no specialized Amanda Bynes is aimed toward Find tons of styles and colors online. Companies have been licens- control of the product’s charac- younger teens and includes ing trademarks, products, teristics; therefore, a consumer trendy, colorful pieces also names and characters since is virtually purchasing the same priced under $19.99. the mid 1980s. product as they would at a retail Williams’ line is called Eleven, Some Mercyhurst College chain such as Bath and Body and includes sporty workout students are not fooled by the Works.” gear as well as a small sneaker celebrity endorsements. Sarah Jessica Parker has also section. “My college education has made her mark in the cash cow Overall licensing can be prof- instilled personal values and world of licensing, in addition itable for the consumer and beliefs in me not to purchase to a few other celebrities, at the well as the licensee. these products, as they rely unlikely location of discount However one must consider www.createsticksandstones.com on name or brand recogni- sportswear store Steve and how a pair of jeans can be Sticks and Stones creates customized alphabet pictures to spell names, phrases, or tion alone,” said senior Cesar Barry’s. manufactured, shipped, tagged www.lugproducts.com inspirational words. Lug provides unique storage and more like this gym tote. Ordonez. Most recently she has started and displayed at retail locations The 80 billion-dollar industry up a line of ridiculously afford- for the extremely low price of has been profiting from the able women’s clothing, called $9.98. likes of professional sports Bitten. In this arrangement, someone players to professional club Bitten features basics with a has to be getting hurt and one hoppers. slightly trendy twist added to can be sure that it is not the

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The popular game introduced Today, several teams have There is now even a Facebook By Jen Gildea in the Harry Potter series was been formed and the first group called the Intercollegiate Quidditch Features editor such a hit with readers, college annual Intercollegiate Quid- Quidditch Association, gaining students have begun to recreate ditch World Cup was held, members daily. fl ies to Harry Potter’s broom made the sport on their campuses. strictly following all of the While initially possessing a him fl y and his golden snitch It all began with a small rules laid forth from the books, stigma for being a “dork” sport, college had wings, but that’s not stop- group of Harry Potter fans including wearing capes. Quidditch has surpassed ste- www.lugtravel.com ping the magical game of Quid- from Middlebury College who This interesting new sport is reotypes due to its imaginative www.beologyonline.com ditch from coming to life in the Lug’s travel tags are a bright and colorful way to make luggage more recognizable. Be.ology’s shirts for men and women spread positive mes- thought that the game was another example of the inter- theme and ability to promote sages, words and thoughts. fi elds real world. creative and fun. national Harry Potter craze. exercise and physical fi tness. PAGE 10 FEATURES Dec. 12, 2007

Charity is a gift THE LAKER Winter Term that keeps giving **The Laker will be closed Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Charity is also a theme that and open again Jan. 3 at 8 a.m.** By Carla Hart can be found at Mercyhurst Happy Holidays Everyone! Staff writer College. Outlets are offered year Galley Grill Dinner: Charity is always worthwhile, round through Campus Min- S-Laker Burger but when children are hoping istry, including Emmaus Soup M- Steak Salad for gifts under the family Lunch: Kitchen, Kids’ Café and Habi- T- Open Face Turkey Sandwich Christmas tree, the Marines tat for Humanity. M-Ham and Cheese on have their backs. “Serving should not be sea- Croissant W-Slice Of Pizza, 5 Wings The Toys for Tots program sonal,” said campus minister T- Soft Tacos Th- Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles began 60 years ago to help give Amanda Zechman. “Need is W- Potato Bowl F- Chicken and Biscuits less fortunate children a more present at Christmas, but is also Th- Turkey Ruben S - Cup of Chili w/ Cheese, Side of fulfi lling Christmas. present in the summer during F- Sizzle Salad Nacho Chips In 2006 the U.S. Marine 4th of July. It ’s important to S- Southwest Burger Corps Reserves delivered 19.2 serve year round, not just the Hours of Operation: million toys to over 7.6 million holidays.” Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Board Specials children. Senior Abigail McDonald Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Marine Staff Sergeant David hopes to empower others by Lunch $4.75 Eichenlaub, coordinator of serving their needs and being Dinner $5.50 Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Toys for Tots in Erie, said that charitable. Look for New Menu Items! families are recommended by As president of Alternative Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger the Erie County Assistance Break, a program where stu- Offi ce and Salvation Army. dents perform home repairs New Salads: “We coordinate our efforts in poverty stricken communi- Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- to help as many people in the ties, McDonald helps bring Greek-Caesar community as we can,” said the phrase, “Charity begins at Eichenlaub. home,” to life. Eichenlaub said Toys for Tots “I have a responsibility as Subconnection Special Features has the support of up to 200 someone more fortunate 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 local businesses. to help the less fortunate,” other wraps $5.79 Anthony Eisenman, market- McDonald said. “I see it as a 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 ing director for Iadeluca Chi- form of equality to help them ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 ropractic Center is proud to be reach their goals.” Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 part of the tradition. Iadeluca Reverend Lyta Seddig agrees is a local business that supports and points to the New Testa- 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Hours of Operation: Toys for Tots. ment translation of the Greek 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. “It’s a great organization to be word “agape,” which means affi liated with,” said Eisenman. love. Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. “Any time we have the oppor- “When we truly love, we come Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. tunity to educate the public on to the understanding of what chiropractic care, and help out selfl essness is all about,” she in the community at the same said. “When we truly under- time, we like to do that.” stand a person, that person will Laker Express Along with support from begin to bloom.” Look for Laker Express businesses, schools, such as Charity shows itself in many Board Equivalency Available: Minute Meals! General McLane and Har- ways. borcreek High Schools, also It’s always nice to receive, but 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. fundraise with money and toy giving seems to be even more Board Specials Hours of Operation: drives. rewarding. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. “Last year students at Belle And when given with love, it’s Lunch $4.75 Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Valley Elementary School had a the greatest gift of all. Dinner $5.50 coin drive and raised two thou- For more information, visit Saturday & Sunday Closed sand dollars,” Eichenlaub said. www.toysfortots.org. Dec. 12, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 11 ‘Tis the season to be jolly’ for Christmas break. feel all warm and fuzzy inside, mas my whole family gets invite all their work friends and By Stacey Minchin Many are feeling pretty yet others remind us of the together at my aunt’s house some family,” VanBuren said. Staff writer excited for yet another break, Grinch, when they complain to bake all different kinds “This year I get to bring over and others can’t wait for Santa about the chaos and long lines of cookies,” said sophomore my friends, too. It’s just basi- F amily. Christmas Trees. Claus to come to town. affi liated with buying presents Katlin Hess. “Christmas Day cally a social party with a lot Presents. “I am going to be home with at the mall. my family is all coming to my of food and music. We have These are all things that you my family for the holidays,” Despite the Grinch-like char- house to exchange gifts.” a pretty traditional Christmas might think about during the said senior Cole Salo. “Every acters among us and those who Unfortunately even though Day with waking up in the holiday season. year, we have a small gathering hate hearing Christmas songs, it is the holiday season, many morning to open all the pres- As our Christmas break with a few other families from especially when they start play- of you will still fi nd yourselves ents and a big dinner, which is quickly approaches, students the area to celebrate the New ing the day after Thanksgiving, working away, trying to catch always delicious.” begin to make plans with their Year. I will be having a typical most students look forward to up after buying presents. Family time is a common loved ones at home and many Christmas with my family, but Christmas and another new Sophomore Kristen VanBu- thread among students’ holiday look forward to the numerous it is always fun and a great time year to begin. ren says even though she will breaks. traditions they have with their of the year for me to be home Not only do students look be working a lot during her Senior Megan Shoup said friends and families during the with my loved ones.” forward to spending some vacation, she still remains in that Christmas is one of the holidays. People tend to like the Christ- quality time with their loved the Christmas spirit because only gauranteed times that her Most students plan on going mas season more than other ones as the holidays approach, it is such an exciting time of family will all be together. home, wherever that may be, holidays because it makes them families come together and the the year. “No matter what, we all know partying begins. “My parents always have a that we’ll be home for Christ- “The weekend before Christ- big Christmas party where they mas,” she said. Trebek has heart attack

man for the game show said. “Thankfully it was a minor By Robert Jablon Trebek, 67, was admitted to heart attack,” Ritter said. Associated Press Cedars-Sinai Medical Center He did not give other late Monday night and was details. LOS ANGELES - Longtime expected to remain there about A post on the offi cial “Jeop- “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek two days for tests and observa- ardy!” Web site said Trebek was hospitalized Tuesday after tion, said show spokesman Jeff was “resting comfortably in a a minor heart attack, a spokes- Ritter. Los Angeles hospital and he will be back in the studio for the next scheduled tapings in CAFE DIEM January.” His heart attack was first Mercyhurst Co ee House reported by “Entertainment Tonight.” Located: The Canadian-born Trebek Main Floor H ammermill Library has hosted the syndicated show since 1984. Open He has won several daytime Emmy Awards for his work and Sundays- Thursdays has a star on the Hollywood 6 p.m.-12a.m. Walk of Fame. Trebek escaped a automobile Monday-Friday crash unhurt in 2004 when he fell asleep at the wheel, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. sideswiped a string of mail- Closed Saturdays boxes and wound up in a ditch, according to the California Highway Patrol. PAGE 12 FEATURES Dec. 12, 2007 Food Fix I With Meg

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Contributing photo like cookies and pies. recipe your own. Pizza Pasta serves up classic American favorites. With the break coming up, This casserole is very well making a casserole would be a balanced and will provide you tasty way to clean out the fridge with plenty of energy, while still and have meals for a few days. being extremely easy to make. Pizza Pasta opens on State This recipe contains broccoli Luckily, there are almost al- and chicken but it could easily ways leftovers that are going to serves up a specialty straight gional favorites. be made with any vegetable be just as tasty the next day and By Shelley Turk out of the oven. Fries, mozzarella sticks and and meat. make for a quick meal. Staff writer “Prices are cheeper and we poppers are also on the menu If you have a bag of mixed make it taste great with better as appetizers and can be paired vegetables, or if you just have -Meghan Dolney Americans have grown to ingredients and taking pride in with a burger or wrap. love the classic favorites of what we do,” said Kuziak, who Breaking away from tradi- pizza and pasta. has been in the food industry tional hours of other pizzerias Now, Mercyhurst College business for seven years. in the area, Pizza Pasta be- Casserole students need not look further Located at 3018 State Street, gins serving Monday through than Erie for both popular Pizza Pasta serves the obvious Thursday at 11 a.m. through choices. combination of pizza and pasta 2 a.m. Ingredients A new business has moved in along with items including sal- On Friday and Saturday the right around the corner from ads, wraps, paninis, subs and eatery opens at 11 a.m. as well, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast Mercyhurst College. calzones like their Philly steak but stays up and running until 1 pound broccoli, cooked Pizza Pasta serves up Italian calzone priced at $8.99. 4 a.m. for those late night eat- 1 can cream of mushroom soup specialties with Erie tradi- Currently the best deal on the ers. tions. menu is a one large, one-top- On Sunday the hours are 11 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Owners Jeff Hayward and Ed ping pizza, 20 wings and a two a.m. to 12 a.m. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Kuziak opened Pizza Pasta on liter of pop for $17.99. Stop on by Pizza Pasta to pick 1 cup dry stuffi ng mix Tuesday, Dec. 4. Other options on the menu up a menu or give them a call at Hayward brings the business include Smiths hot dogs and 455-4525 and make it your next mind to the table while Kuziak pepperoni balls that are re- I Heart Erie destination. Directions 1.) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Get to know... 2.) Cook the chicken in a pan on the stove Name: Nathan Ratkovsky and season it with salt and pepper. Make sure Year: Junior that it is cooked all the way through and that Major: Elementary Education and Special Education Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada there is no pink on the inside. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: T he girl-to-guy ratio, 3.) Cook the broccoli until tender. and that the people here are so open. 4.) In a small bowl mix the soup and the Least favorite: The quiet hours assigned in the apartments. mayonnaise together. You should be able to play your music as loud as you want. Campus interests: Going out to the many activities on and 5.) Layer the chicken, broccoli, soup and off campus and meeting new people. cheese in a baking dish. Anything else interesting about you: I currently have a 6.) Sprinkle the dry stuffi ng mix over the degree back home. I am now double majoring and hopefully Nathan Ratkovsky top and bake for 25 minutes. will have three degrees when I’m fi nished. PAGE 12 FEATURES Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 tHe Don Delillo’s ‘White Noise’ in review By Kyle King in the book; Gladney is too self- Food Fix absorbed for such a role. Contributing writer BuZz “White Noise” is divided into I three parts. The fi rst 100 pages With Meg “White Noise,” won the DEC. 13. Mercyhurst are dedicated mostly to explica- National Book Award in 1985 College Orchestra. “A tion and developing characters. Casseroles are a really great several kinds that you would and cemented Don DeLillo’s Postcard from Italy.” The second part is a transition ERI way to feed a few people before like to get rid of, just throw reputation as one of the preemi- 8 p.m. Walker Recital that leads us to one of the story’s breaking out all of the sweets them together to make this nent postmodern writers of the Hall. two major confl icts. Heinrich, last half of the 20th Century. Contributing photo like cookies and pies. recipe your own. sitting on top of the roof one Pizza Pasta serves up classic American favorites. With the break coming up, This casserole is very well The narrator and protago- day, spots an amorphous black making a casserole would be a balanced and will provide you nist of “White Noise” is Jack cloud at the site of a tanker tasty way to clean out the fridge with plenty of energy, while still Gladney, a professor at College- DEC. 15. Lake Erie Bal- wreck. and have meals for a few days. being extremely easy to make. on-the-Hill in Blacksmith, an let presents “The Nut- A cloud of the chemical Nyo- Pizza Pasta opens on State This recipe contains broccoli Luckily, there are almost al- uneventful small town. Glad- cracker.” Warner Theatre, dene D., which is reported to and chicken but it could easily ways leftovers that are going to ney is regarded internationally, Erie, at 7 p.m. cause symptoms ranging from serves up a specialty straight gional favorites. be made with any vegetable be just as tasty the next day and having creating the world’s fi rst hand clamminess to déjà vu to By Shelley Turk out of the oven. Fries, mozzarella sticks and and meat. make for a quick meal. Hitler Studies program. Staff writer tumors and paralysis, starts drift- “Prices are cheeper and we poppers are also on the menu If you have a bag of mixed Behind his reputation, how- ing toward town. The family is make it taste great with better as appetizers and can be paired vegetables, or if you just have -Meghan Dolney ever, lingers self doubt. DEC. 16. Lake Erie Bal- forced to evacuate, but on the Americans have grown to ingredients and taking pride in with a burger or wrap. There is a Hitler conference let presents “The Nut- way Jack has to get out and refi ll love the classic favorites of what we do,” said Kuziak, who Breaking away from tradi- to be held in the spring; this cracker.” Warner Theatre, the car, exposing himself to the pizza and pasta. has been in the food industry tional hours of other pizzerias presents a problem because Casserole Erie, at 2:30 p.m. airborne toxic event for two-and- Now, Mercyhurst College business for seven years. in the area, Pizza Pasta be- Gladney, in a strange scholarly a-half minutes. students need not look further Located at 3018 State Street, gins serving Monday through irony, doesn’t know German. He The third part of “White than Erie for both popular Pizza Pasta serves the obvious Thursday at 11 a.m. through hides himself behind dark classes Noise” is a turn inward. Jack choices. combination of pizza and pasta 2 a.m. Ingredients on campus so that no one can see DEC. 16. Mercyhurst becomes more and more A new business has moved in along with items including sal- On Friday and Saturday the his fear and self-loathing. Choir Christmas Concert. obsessed with his own mortality, right around the corner from ads, wraps, paninis, subs and eatery opens at 11 a.m. as well, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast He is on his fi fth marriage to “A Season of Traditions,” constantly getting checkups with Mercyhurst College. calzones like their Philly steak but stays up and running until a pleasant and plump woman 1 pound broccoli, cooked Mercyhurst College Per- his doctor and discovering that Pizza Pasta serves up Italian calzone priced at $8.99. 4 a.m. for those late night eat- named Babette, and they spend 1 can cream of mushroom soup forming Arts Center, at trace amounts of the pathogen specialties with Erie tradi- Currently the best deal on the ers. most of their time debating Contributed photo 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 p.m. are in his body. tions. menu is a one large, one-top- On Sunday the hours are 11 which of them will die fi rst. Four Likewise, Babette too has been Delillo won the National Book Award for ‘White Noise.’ Owners Jeff Hayward and Ed ping pizza, 20 wings and a two a.m. to 12 a.m. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese of their combined seven children consumed with the fear of death, Kuziak opened Pizza Pasta on liter of pop for $17.99. Stop on by Pizza Pasta to pick 1 cup dry stuffi ng mix live in their house, none with a so much so that she has secretly manent family values; at times, ular approaches, allowing readers Tuesday, Dec. 4. Other options on the menu up a menu or give them a call at full sibling. Now through Dec. 21. signed up to be the single experi- children shuffl e in and out of the their own subjective opinions on Hayward brings the business include Smiths hot dogs and 455-4525 and make it your next One of the most interesting ‘Christmas Memories: mental victim of a psychological house to visit different biological the events as they happen. mind to the table while Kuziak pepperoni balls that are re- I Heart Erie destination. characters in the book is Jay Getting Home For The drug called Dylar. To receive the parents, and Wilder, the youngest The w orld for DeLillo Directions Murray Siskind, a sportswriter- Holidays.’ The Station medication, she agreed to sleep at two years old, is often nowhere becomes an existential place: turned-lecturer in the American 1.) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Dinner Theatre, Erie. with the project manager twice a to be seen. life takes on only the meaning Get to know... Environments Department. He week in a seedy motel. How then does DeLillo believe ascribed to it, through individuals 2.) Cook the chicken in a pan on the stove is what we might refer to as the Jack, with the help of Murray, one should construct reality? and, perhaps on a higher hierar- Name: Nathan Ratkovsky Pop Culture Department. begins to realize their neurosis Gladney tries to shield himself chical plane, through the media. and season it with salt and pepper. Make sure He teaches courses on car Year: Junior DEC 22. Gem City Jazz and, without spoiling the ending, from death by wrapping him- If I had to criticize the book in that it is cooked all the way through and that crashes and other seeming Major: Elementary Education and Special Education at the Mall in Erie, from tries to do what he can to solve self in Hitler’s aura, reasoning any way, it would be regarding the minute topics and wants to do Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada there is no pink on the inside. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the problem. Implicit in the that some fi gures are larger than dialogue of Heinrich and Denise, for Elvis what Gladney has done obsession with dying is DeLillo’s death. 14 and 11 years old, respectively. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: T he girl-to-guy ratio, 3.) Cook the broccoli until tender. for Hitler. and that the people here are so open. assertion: rampant consumerism Heinrich, Gladney’s teenage They simply appear too intelli- 4.) In a small bowl mix the soup and the He is fascinated with the and oversaturation in technology doomsayer, boils feelings and gent. Also, the beginning of the Least favorite: The quiet hours assigned in the apartments. “waves and radiation” projected mayonnaise together. DEC. 27. Daniel Caba- has increased our fear of dying. situations down to neurons and third section of the book drags You should be able to play your music as loud as you want. outward at society, television nillas. “An Evening with Because people identify them- synapses firing and misfiring. for 40 pages or so; Jack’s obses- Campus interests: Going out to the many activities on and 5.) Layer the chicken, broccoli, soup and commercials, radio jingles and Daniel Again.” St. Georg- selves with the items they own, Babette leans on technology and sion with mortality is evident cheese in a baking dish. especially product information at off campus and meeting new people. es’s Catholic Church, there becomes a loss of identify medicine as her crutch. much earlier in the book. the supermarket, which he deems Anything else interesting about you: I currently have a 6.) Sprinkle the dry stuffi ng mix over the Erie, at 7 p.m. after death, in that they surely Denise, Babette’s oldest, inces- Otherwise, I was really fas- degree back home. I am now double majoring and hopefully a “sacred place.” can’t ‘take it with them,’ so to santly plays the role of victim. cinated with DeLillo’s integra- Nathan Ratkovsky top and bake for 25 minutes. will have three degrees when I’m fi nished. He makes most of the obser- speak. DeLillo seems neither to support tion of pop culture, ethics, and vations on the state of society Additionally there are few per- nor condemn any of these partic- mortality. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 12, 2007 Faculty member to inspire faith with concert theatre and pop music. By Sarah Mastrocola The concert even opens with Staff writer country music provided by St. George’s folk group. Notable Daniel Cabanillas, Director of pieces to be presented include Liturgical Music and Designated Mariah Carey’s “Hero,” “You’ll School Offi cial for International Never Walk Alone,” from Students at Mercyhurst College, “Carousel,” and Rachmaninoff ’s will be featured in a concert at “Vocalise,” a piece originally St. George’s Catholic Church in written for cello which Erie. Cabanillas has skillfully adapted The concert is titled “An for his voice. Evening with Daniel Again,” A full-orchestra comprised as it took place last December of members of the Erie as well, and it will take place Philharmonic Orchestra will play Thursday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. for the concert. Instrumental Tickets are $25. The music soloists appear in the concert will be followed by a catered on violin and cello. reception. In addition to the classical Scoot Williams photo The concert is not intended orchestra, a pop orchestra Daniel Cabanillas will give a spiritually uplifting performance on Thursday, Dec. 27. to be a Christmas or liturgical comprised of local musicians presentation but instead to be a is included. Some pieces even United States in 1993 for his after meeting Louisa Jonason, of operatic masters Andrea spiritually uplifting performance combine the two orchestras, studies. Director of the School of Music Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti and meant to inspire faith and love. creating “a really nice, magical He said he has always been at that time. José Carreras. With pieces spanning 400 experience,” Cabanillas said. a musician, and he studied at He was also offered a music Although a fan of the classics, years, the concert will include, as A full choir from St. George’s a conservatory music school scholarship for attendance at Cabanillas said that he likes all Mr. Cabanillas said, “everything choir will also appear. Seven when he was young. He is also a Mercyhurst. Cabanillas has now kinds of music, and he also from Bach to Bocelli.” soloists are featured in the Mercyhurst College alumnus. been at Mercyhurst for 14 years, enjoys composing music. The program holds a “collage concert, with Cabanillas as the He initially began his and he said, “This is home for In addition to his skill as a of music,” explained Cabanillas, eighth and main soloist. undergraduate work at me.” singer, Mr. Cabanillas also plays with a mixture of classical, Cabanillas was born in Dartmouth College but Cabanillas’s tenor voice has piano, organ, guitar, and a little contemporary Christian, musical Honduras and came to the transferred to Mercyhurst been compared with those violin and fl ute. Stillframe Sky, local band releases new CD chatter from the crowd, and they vindictive subject. Stillframe Sky brings out their minds. By Greg Summy move right into the nitty-gritty “Aunt Jemima is Running for an older song, a fan favorite “Letting Pride Burn,” a Staff writer with a blues and classic rock- the Border,” a song similar to mind you, and works out all the Stillframe Sky classic, is sure infl uenced instrumental intro. those on Brand New’s “Deja kinks to deliver a new version to grip audiences with the The Edinboro Hangout was “Last Mistake,” a crowd Entendu,” picks up in much the of “Over You.” A departure soothing, yet powerful, voice full of fans of Stillframe Sky, favorite at any Stillframe Sky same fashion as “Last Mistake.” from the sound of the rest of Tyler Addison. A wide range a local rock band, on Saturday show, kicks off the record with This track, however, features the album, “Over You” takes of genres are incorporated in night. The event was to support powerful choruses, surrounded two guitar solos straight out of a less-danceable approach to this track, including punk, pop, the release of the band’s new by melodic, relaxing verses the 1980. songwriting, and focuses on hardcore and indie rock. CD. and a piano-infused bridge A slower, more relaxing track, deep lyrics and variations in The band, devout Christians, The area quartet released its and a classic, hardcore punk “One Day at a Time,” again has drum patterns and guitar lines, close the album out with a song debut album on Dec. 8 in front breakdown. a sound practically identical to which make this song truly of worship, “For the Love of of hundreds of loyal fans along “Why Don’t You Just Go Motion City Soundtrack. A very powerful. a Savior.” Like the rest of with and some new fans. The Blog About It” refl ects obvious danceable song, “One Day at a “The Number Ten,” actually the album, this track explores album, titled “Old Habits Still infl uences from artists such as Time” is a well-rounded song track eight on the album, is a the musical infl uence of each Die Hard,” has a unique blend Motion City Soundtrack and on the album, both lyrically masterpiece of production and member of the band. of styles and song structures The Shins. A happy-go-lucky and musically, with just enough songwriting. An instrumental Also check out the upcoming that are to please the listeners. instrumental arrangement exploration in both categories break just where it needs to be shows at the Hangout by The album opens with an clashes perfectly with social to set it aside from the common, in this album relaxes listeners going to myspace.com/ intro reminiscent of a live show; commentary of a rather cliché dance-punk. before the fi nal two tracks blow edinborohangout. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 15 Faculty member to inspire faith with concert Lake Erie Ballet to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ theatre and pop music. main character, Clara’s, dream. soloist, Liz Clain-Stefanelli as the other shows. rehearsed for the production for By Sarah Mastrocola The concert even opens with By Jackie Koehler However whether it was Spanish soloist, Bradley Wong Also a junior, Cassie Powers over three months and are ready Staff writer Contributing writer country music provided by St. actually a dream is up to you to as the Nutcracker Prince, Alyssa will dance the Sugar Plum Fairy to share the classic Christmas George’s folk group. Notable decide. Alger as fl ute soloist, and Alyssa in Saturday and Sunday’s shows. tale with their audience. Daniel Cabanillas, Director of pieces to be presented include Instead of watching visions The music by Tchaikovsky is Marquez as Arabian soloist. “To be dancing the role of the “The dozens of rehearsals Liturgical Music and Designated Mariah Carey’s “Hero,” “You’ll of sugar plums dance in your some of the most recognizable Students Amanda Johnson Sugar Plum Fairy is an absolute pay off as soon as you get to the School Offi cial for International Never Walk Alone,” from head while you’re sleeping, you classical music, especially around and Amanda Fischer will also dream. It is what inspired me beautiful Warner Theatre. I am Students at Mercyhurst College, “Carousel,” and Rachmaninoff ’s can go and see them dance right the holiday season. perform as members of the to dance and that childhood just going to immerse myself in will be featured in a concert at “Vocalise,” a piece originally in front of your eyes. The Lake Erie Ballet Lake Erie Ballet Company. memory is the underlying drive the magic and dance away!” said St. George’s Catholic Church in written for cello which The Lake Erie Ballet will Orchestra will accompany the “It is wonderful to get to be in which I dance it today,” Powers. Erie. Cabanillas has skillfully adapted perform “The Nutcracker” dancers under the direction of involved in a performing venue Powers said. To many people the holiday The concert is titled “An for his voice. downtown at the Warner Bruce Morton Wright. in which you get to dance with This is Powers’ and Stenroos’ season just isn’t the same without Evening with Daniel Again,” A full-orchestra comprised Theater this weekend for its49th The dancers involved include people from the community, third year performing in the seeing “The Nutcracker.” So as it took place last December of members of the Erie annual production. many from the Lake Erie Ballet and I am thankful that LEB can Lake Erie Ballet Nutcracker bundle up to come and support as well, and it will take place Philharmonic Orchestra will play Directed and choreographed School and several of the provide that for dance majors and both hope they are able to fellow Mercyhurst students, Thursday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. for the concert. Instrumental by Lesley Bories-Scalise, the Mercyhurst Dance majors; nine here at Mercyhurst,” said junior inspire the audience the way have visions of sugarplums, and Tickets are $25. The music soloists appear in the concert Lake Erie Ballet Nutcracker is a belong to the Lake Erie Ballet Lauren Stenroos, who will dance they were inspired when seeing get into the holiday spirit. will be followed by a catered on violin and cello. two-act ballet based on the story Company. the role of Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” as a child. For tickets call 452-4857. reception. In addition to the classical Scoot Williams photo by E.T.A. Hoffman that evokes Among those from Mercyhurst Friday’s school show and the With auditions held back in Shows are Saturday at 7 p.m. The concert is not intended orchestra, a pop orchestra Daniel Cabanillas will give a spiritually uplifting performance on Thursday, Dec. 27. Christmas spirit through the include Sarah Klock as Chinese Snow Queen and Dew Drop in late August, the dancers have and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. to be a Christmas or liturgical comprised of local musicians presentation but instead to be a is included. Some pieces even United States in 1993 for his after meeting Louisa Jonason, of operatic masters Andrea spiritually uplifting performance combine the two orchestras, studies. Director of the School of Music Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti and Professor debuts as conductor of Mercyhurst Orchestra meant to inspire faith and love. creating “a really nice, magical He said he has always been at that time. José Carreras. With pieces spanning 400 experience,” Cabanillas said. a musician, and he studied at He was also offered a music Although a fan of the classics, years, the concert will include, as A full choir from St. George’s a conservatory music school scholarship for attendance at Cabanillas said that he likes all By Nicole Cerilli A&E editor Mr. Cabanillas said, “everything choir will also appear. Seven when he was young. He is also a Mercyhurst. Cabanillas has now kinds of music, and he also from Bach to Bocelli.” soloists are featured in the Mercyhurst College alumnus. been at Mercyhurst for 14 years, enjoys composing music. The program holds a “collage concert, with Cabanillas as the He initially began his and he said, “This is home for In addition to his skill as a Stephen Colantti, a Mercyhurst of music,” explained Cabanillas, eighth and main soloist. undergraduate work at me.” singer, Mr. Cabanillas also plays College Mary D’Angelo School with a mixture of classical, Cabanillas was born in Dartmouth College but Cabanillas’s tenor voice has piano, organ, guitar, and a little of Music voice professor, will contemporary Christian, musical Honduras and came to the transferred to Mercyhurst been compared with those violin and fl ute. make his debut as conductor of the Mercyhurst College Orchestra on Thursday. Colantti said he is very excited about conducting the Stillframe Sky, local band releases new CD concert because he normally chatter from the crowd, and they vindictive subject. Stillframe Sky brings out their minds. conducts opera concerts where By Greg Summy move right into the nitty-gritty “Aunt Jemima is Running for an older song, a fan favorite “Letting Pride Burn,” a the conductor hides in the pit. Staff writer with a blues and classic rock- the Border,” a song similar to mind you, and works out all the Stillframe Sky classic, is sure However at Thursday’s concert, infl uenced instrumental intro. those on Brand New’s “Deja kinks to deliver a new version to grip audiences with the he will be very visible. The Edinboro Hangout was “Last Mistake,” a crowd Entendu,” picks up in much the of “Over You.” A departure soothing, yet powerful, voice The debut is really important Scoot Williams photo full of fans of Stillframe Sky, favorite at any Stillframe Sky same fashion as “Last Mistake.” from the sound of the rest of Tyler Addison. A wide range to Colantti, and he said that he Stephen Colantti will make his debut as conductor of the Mercyhurst College Orchestra Thursday. a local rock band, on Saturday show, kicks off the record with This track, however, features the album, “Over You” takes of genres are incorporated in had the opportunity to work night. The event was to support powerful choruses, surrounded two guitar solos straight out of a less-danceable approach to this track, including punk, pop, with a really talented group of The program, titled “A think that’s what we’ll be doing Mercyhurst College junior He said, “I guess I would the release of the band’s new by melodic, relaxing verses the 1980. songwriting, and focuses on hardcore and indie rock. students. Postcard from Italy,” includes Thursday evening. That being Lisa Herring will play the fl ute have to pick the Puccini piece CD. and a piano-infused bridge A slower, more relaxing track, deep lyrics and variations in The band, devout Christians, “They have done everything works by Rossini, Puccini, said, there is one short piece in the concert. Her favorite because it refl ects life and how The area quartet released its and a classic, hardcore punk “One Day at a Time,” again has drum patterns and guitar lines, close the album out with a song I’ve asked and more,” Colantti Mascagni and Mendelssohn. that I think is very special. It piece on the program is ‘Italian life really is, everything you go debut album on Dec. 8 in front breakdown. a sound practically identical to which make this song truly of worship, “For the Love of said. “ They are the ones who Colantti loves all of the music is called ‘Chrysanthemums,’ Symphony.’ “It is an exciting, through, good and bad. It is a of hundreds of loyal fans along “Why Don’t You Just Go Motion City Soundtrack. A very powerful. a Savior.” Like the rest of actually make the music, and on the program, but there is one Colantti said. but extremely challenging very powerful piece of music with and some new fans. The Blog About It” refl ects obvious danceable song, “One Day at a “The Number Ten,” actually the album, this track explores they are making really beautiful piece in particular that is special ‘Chrysanthemums,’ written piece,” Herring said. and I’m honored, thrilled and album, titled “Old Habits Still infl uences from artists such as Time” is a well-rounded song track eight on the album, is a the musical infl uence of each music so I am very excited for to him. by Puccini just for strings, is Senior music major Rob glad to be playing it.” Die Hard,” has a unique blend Motion City Soundtrack and on the album, both lyrically masterpiece of production and member of the band. them.” “Several years ago a guest an elegy for someone who has Morrison will play principal “A Postcard from Italy” will of styles and song structures The Shins. A happy-go-lucky and musically, with just enough songwriting. An instrumental Also check out the upcoming “I think the audience will be artist at the college told the passed away. second violin in the orchestra be performed on Thursday at 8 that are to please the listeners. instrumental arrangement exploration in both categories break just where it needs to be shows at the Hangout by moved and excited and will go students that his job was to “Having been an operatic Thursday. Morrison is torn p.m. in the Walker Recital Hall The album opens with an clashes perfectly with social to set it aside from the common, in this album relaxes listeners going to myspace.com/ out with smiles on their faces,” show the audience why he tenor in my past, I really connect among which piece is his at Mercyhurst College. It is free intro reminiscent of a live show; commentary of a rather cliché dance-punk. before the fi nal two tracks blow edinborohangout. he said. loved the music he played. I with Puccini,” said Colantti. favorite. and open to the public. PAGE 16 OPINION Dec. 12, 2007 Habeas corpus, fair trial Utility of Opinion section The Good, ates of Al Qaeda, were trans- best course of action would be By Ellen By Keith the Bad & ported to the facility and have Nemeth to open the forum to you, “the Koenig remained. people.” Staff writer Staff writer & Many have not had contact political analyst To do this I am going to open the Ugly with family or with one another up a conversation on this topic If images of men in bright and do not know the pending After skimming the Opinion in my blog and please feel free orange jumpsuits, often clothed evidence. section of the Merciad to fi nd to give ideas on what you want The Good with black hoods on their heads Evidence often stands as my articles and to later tape to see in future issues of the and escorted by U.S. Army classifi ed material and thus a them to my bedroom wall, I Merciad. Until now I’ve pigeon- The Dance Team has a personnel are unfamiliar to “threat to national security.” have recently asked myself “is holed myself into the realm of new dance. See it at the you, you have not been paying In addition multiple detain- this section of the paper nec- the political and philosophical, basketball game Wednes- attention. ees have been held without essary.” Don’t get me wrong, I but I think I’m ready to grow day. While this is more often the knowing the charges that stand love nothing more than reading as a person and begin tackling garb of protesters rather than against them and have been about women with loose morals any issue, highbrow or low, that This is the last week prisoners they are too famil- unable to declare themselves and a predilection for strong comes my way. before Christmas break iar to represent the detainees through a fair trial. drink, but isn’t there more to life If you haven’t seen all the starts. being held at Guantanamo Bay, Of the 300 detainees that than that? advertisements throughout the Cuba. remain in custody, the adminis- I’ve recently chatted with paper, to fi nd the blog go to See the Christmas trees Detainees are kept at the U.S. tration plans to pursue around my Senior Political Field Cor- merciad.mercyhurst.edu and in the Union before they Naval base as judges determine 70 to trial. respondent Kevin Oresick click on my name. are taken down this week. the future of habeas corpus in Treatment of the detainees about these very concerns I’ve Both Mr. Oresick and I will the country’s highest court. is not adequate to the Geneva addressed earlier and we are sty- be pleased to address topics you There is a new polar The writ of habeas corpus in Convention’s standards, as mied on how to deal with this bring to the forefront, and Mr. bear, Patches, at the Erie Latin translates to “holding the these have been determined tabloid section of the paper. Wilwohl would be thrilled to Zoo. body.” as “outdated and quaint” by After many heated arguments increase traffi c to his new and Generally people in U.S. cus- former Department of Justice we came to a consensus that the improved Web site. tody inside or outside of the Secretary Alberto Gonzales. The Bad However it must be noted continental states are able to Ice in general is not that the treatment they do Girls: Fight nicely, please petition the court with the writ a good thing. It is even receive is better than our own of habeas corpus, thus ques- worse when it is covering soldiers are likely to get if cap- friend was talking to, one might tioning the government’s ability everything from your car tured by the enemies in Iraq By Michelle be mad for a while, but there to detain the person. to the steps of your apart- and Afghanistan. LaSlavic is no blown-up argument that When a petition is fi led ment. against the court it is chal- The administration has Staff writer involves other guys. bypassed several other stan- If my roommate started talk- lenging the legitimacy of one’s We start classes again dards of the Geneva Conven- ing to the same guy I was or an detention. We recently got on the topic Jan. 3rd, after just 14 days tions by also referring to the ex-boyfriend, she knows that I In a case heard last week of the differences between girl of holiday fun. before the Supreme Court the detainees as “enemy combat- and guy friendships. I will be the would not be happy. “Ex-boy- question of writ habeas corpus ants” rather than a “prisoner fi rst to admit it; there is nothing friends are just off limits. That’s arose in the format of whether of war.” worse than when girls fi ght. like the rules of feminism.” detainees being held in Cuba Ultimately the decision to For some reason, whenever Guys are different; they will The Ugly have the right to question their determine the writ of habeas girls argue, we attempt to involve get into a fi st fi ght, beat the One of the headlines did imprisonment. corpus runs deeper than the as many of our other friends as crap out of each other and then, not get printed last week. The Presidential Administra- 500 words expressed in this possible. This creates more con- fi ve minutes later, “Hey, do you Whoops. tion contends that, since detain- column. fl ict because we all know that wanna go get something to eat?” ees are being held outside of The decision is one of the “That is not what happened at The fi rst time I saw that, I was The writers’ strike in the United States, they should landmark court cases of our all and she made that up.” This baffl ed for 10 minutes as to how Hollywood is affecting our not be granted this right. lifetime and will determine the goes on for a few days until usu- they were already even on speak- weekly television rituals. While a ruling cannot be treatment and judiciary pro- ally one gives in and apologizes, ing terms like one did not just expected until June it is obvi- cesses for future wars and pris- even though she is not the one give the other a black eye. Please e-mail any suggetions to ous the right to fi le for habeas oners. to blame. Girls love to hold grudges. If [email protected]. corpus should be extended to Thus it should be upheld to Guys seem to handle confl icts something happened a year ago, The GB&U is a compilation of the detainees at Guantanamo carry on the tradition of the entirely different. Sorry girls, it can be brought up in future student opinions. Bay. right to a fair trial, including guys just do not seem to worry arguments that is not even It has been around fi ve years the tradition of habeas corpus, about the ridiculous things about related. I have to say that us girls since the fi rst detainees, many which has so far been largely which we get mad. If a guy starts could learn a thing or two from of whom are suspected affi li- unfair in the past fi ve years. talking to the same girl that his the laid back guys. PAGE 16 OPINION Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 OPINION PAGE 17 The phenomenon of reality and change Habeas corpus, fair trial Utility of Opinion section The Good, Tired of technology ates of Al Qaeda, were trans- best course of action would be response. These conversations concern ourselves with issues gles of others, calm the anger By Ellen By Keith the Bad & By Bill By Jerrod ported to the facility and have Nemeth to open the forum to you, “the allowed you to tell the one you to which we chose to dedicate when the winds of uncomfort- Koenig remained. people.” Swafford were attracted to about your Markle our time to, whether it be of able change blow through. Staff writer Staff writer & Staff writer Staff writer Many have not had contact political analyst To do this I am going to open the Ugly interests or your fi rst love. selfl ess or selfi sh nature. We are It is time to broaden and with family or with one another up a conversation on this topic The simple explanation is not evolved enough to see our expand our scope and concepts If images of men in bright and do not know the pending After skimming the Opinion in my blog and please feel free With the age of Facebook, that we are subjects of our own The common phrase to world through a transcendent of reality instead of fi ghting to orange jumpsuits, often clothed evidence. section of the Merciad to fi nd to give ideas on what you want The Good keyboard cell phones and instant environment. We act in a cer- describe reality is that reality is lens, as our complex minds are stay inside of our boxes. Per- with black hoods on their heads Evidence often stands as my articles and to later tape to see in future issues of the messenger, it strikes me that our tain way because it is the social all perception. This is obvious constantly reshaping our indi- haps seeing the world as a whole and escorted by U.S. Army classifi ed material and thus a them to my bedroom wall, I Merciad. Until now I’ve pigeon- The Dance Team has a generation is beginning to see norm; using technology has in making and imposing value vidual realities. living organism could help put personnel are unfamiliar to “threat to national security.” have recently asked myself “is holed myself into the realm of new dance. See it at the a decay of the social skills that become the social skill of the and signifi cance to the material Perhaps in the culture of our lives into perspective, as you, you have not been paying In addition multiple detain- this section of the paper nec- the political and philosophical, basketball game Wednes- our parents’ generation has. next generation of Americans. I world through ideologies. today’s society we need to re- humans continue to carve up the attention. ees have been held without essary.” Don’t get me wrong, I but I think I’m ready to grow day. We fi nd ourselves checking fi nd that with alcohol involved I This constructed reality of vise our realities. This can be earth and deplete her resources While this is more often the knowing the charges that stand love nothing more than reading as a person and begin tackling Facebook more often than our might have the ability to aban- most people determines how done by experiencing another while we concern ourselves with garb of protesters rather than against them and have been about women with loose morals any issue, highbrow or low, that This is the last week e-mail for a message or a new don technology, be a man and they see the world and the type reality or removal from the one the realities that we have created prisoners they are too famil- unable to declare themselves and a predilection for strong comes my way. before Christmas break friend request. I am a guilty par- simply talk. Truth be told, sober of emotions they will feel. you have created for yourself. over time. iar to represent the detainees through a fair trial. drink, but isn’t there more to life If you haven’t seen all the starts. ticipant of using Facebook to we all might lack the ability to One person may fi nd their Too many of today’s actions are Break the bonds that con- being held at Guantanamo Bay, Of the 300 detainees that than that? advertisements throughout the fi nd out information. It is far abandon technology. Is there family to be of most value, while concerned with preserving the strict our minds, expand your Cuba. remain in custody, the adminis- I’ve recently chatted with paper, to fi nd the blog go to See the Christmas trees too convenient to send a text any way to reverse our genera- another may see their Xbox as status quo that allows inequities, universe. Slow to anger and Detainees are kept at the U.S. tration plans to pursue around my Senior Political Field Cor- merciad.mercyhurst.edu and in the Union before they message to someone than to be tion’s new social norm? primary. If either of these is such as the starvation of the abounding in steadfast love, Naval base as judges determine 70 to trial. respondent Kevin Oresick click on my name. are taken down this week. stuck in an awkward conversa- Probably not. We can start lost, the individual in play may Third World, while we continue fi ts our mission statement, yet the future of habeas corpus in Treatment of the detainees about these very concerns I’ve Both Mr. Oresick and I will tion in which you are forced to to make a conscious effort to be hurt. our tremendous consumption. maybe not a certain view of a the country’s highest court. is not adequate to the Geneva addressed earlier and we are sty- be pleased to address topics you There is a new polar tell cheesy jokes to carry a con- be more like adults and not use Can this individual not see the It may not be what we see; so constructed reality. The writ of habeas corpus in Convention’s standards, as mied on how to deal with this bring to the forefront, and Mr. bear, Patches, at the Erie versation that ultimately has a technology. temporary nature of all things? much of reality is an unknown Live through experience and Latin translates to “holding the these have been determined tabloid section of the paper. Wilwohl would be thrilled to Zoo. simple point. When we fi nd ourselves in I believe this awareness of a and an idealistic view wouldn’t think about the reality we’ve body.” as “outdated and quaint” by After many heated arguments increase traffi c to his new and Can you remember a time a situation that might call for reality, that all things are sub- hurt us at a time of ruling real- created through our actions that Generally people in U.S. cus- former Department of Justice we came to a consensus that the improved Web site. before Facebook and cell a standard phone call, follow ject to decay, scares us at times ism that governs our so-called exists today because precedents tody inside or outside of the Secretary Alberto Gonzales. The Bad phones when you were forced through on it. When you have a because we recognize the severe realities. Step outside of your- we choose to set determines our However it must be noted curiosity about a member of the self, empathize with the strug- future as a global organism. continental states are able to Ice in general is not into proper mannerism to talk impact of this principle. We that the treatment they do Girls: Fight nicely, please opposite sex just initiate conver- petition the court with the writ a good thing. It is even to the girl on whom you had a receive is better than our own sation, do not revert to Face- of habeas corpus, thus ques- worse when it is covering crush? It took giant heart to talk soldiers are likely to get if cap- friend was talking to, one might book as a guide to what kind of tioning the government’s ability everything from your car to someone to fi nd out about Less cookies now, more effort at the gym tured by the enemies in Iraq By Michelle be mad for a while, but there person they are. to detain the person. to the steps of your apart- him or her on a personal level. and Afghanistan. LaSlavic is no blown-up argument that Maybe eventually we can all to school after breaks, knowing It reminds me of the holi- When a petition is fi led ment. It was then when they found The administration has Staff writer involves other guys. chant the lines of Mr. Timber- By Brittany Jackett that I will be forced to wait for day church goers who take all against the court it is chal- out that you could not say the Sports editor bypassed several other stan- If my roommate started talk- lake: “Ayo I’m tired of using the slower, often inexperienced the good seats during Christ- lenging the legitimacy of one’s We start classes again perfect line when you did not dards of the Geneva Conven- ing to the same guy I was or an technology.” person feeling guilty about the mas and Easter masses, leaving detention. We recently got on the topic Jan. 3rd, after just 14 days have 10 minutes to think of a tions by also referring to the ex-boyfriend, she knows that I It occurs religiously every thousands of extra calories he many of the regulars to stand. In a case heard last week of the differences between girl of holiday fun. before the Supreme Court the detainees as “enemy combat- and guy friendships. I will be the would not be happy. “Ex-boy- year around this time. No, not or she took in over Christmas, The dedicated and committed question of writ habeas corpus ants” rather than a “prisoner fi rst to admit it; there is nothing friends are just off limits. That’s the outrageously long lines the New Year’s resolution-er or should not be forced to suffer of war.” like the rules of feminism.” ROOMMATE WANTED at department stores, not the the I-want-to-get-skinny-for- at the expense of some quick- arose in the format of whether worse than when girls fi ght. 3928 Lake Pleasant Road detainees being held in Cuba Ultimately the decision to For some reason, whenever Guys are different; they will The Ugly mailing of holiday cards or the spring break-er. fi xer looking for a day or week have the right to question their determine the writ of habeas girls argue, we attempt to involve get into a fi st fi ght, beat the 3-bedroom house wrapping of presents; rather, I come to the gym to get away of feeling good about them- One of the headlines did imprisonment. corpus runs deeper than the as many of our other friends as crap out of each other and then, I am talking about the abnor- from the hectic world of crazy selves. A couple days of walking not get printed last week. The Presidential Administra- 500 words expressed in this possible. This creates more con- fi ve minutes later, “Hey, do you 1 bedroom opens Jan. 1 mal crowds constantly plaguing Christmas shoppers, long lines, on a treadmill or lackadaisically Whoops. tion contends that, since detain- column. fl ict because we all know that wanna go get something to eat?” the REC beginning right after traffi c jams and piles of home- lifting a dumbbell is not giving ees are being held outside of The decision is one of the “That is not what happened at The fi rst time I saw that, I was All appliances, including washer, dryer, diswasher Thanksgiving break, just as the work. The last thing I want to your body any signifi cant health The writers’ strike in the United States, they should landmark court cases of our all and she made that up.” This baffl ed for 10 minutes as to how New furnace, windows, Central Air Christmas cookies start popping have to do is wait in a queue benefi ts. Hollywood is affecting our not be granted this right. lifetime and will determine the goes on for a few days until usu- they were already even on speak- out of everyone’s ovens and into in order to use a treadmill. For If you are going to go to the weekly television rituals. While a ruling cannot be treatment and judiciary pro- ally one gives in and apologizes, ing terms like one did not just Eat-in kitchen, backyard, patio our mouths. those of you who attend the gym, get into a routine and put expected until June it is obvi- cesses for future wars and pris- even though she is not the one give the other a black eye. I don’t have a problem with gym on a regular basis, day in some effort into it. Learn what Please e-mail any suggetions to ous the right to fi le for habeas oners. to blame. Girls love to hold grudges. If Male Intel students in house now people wanting to work out and day out, you know what I to do and how to do it properly. [email protected]. corpus should be extended to Thus it should be upheld to Guys seem to handle confl icts something happened a year ago, and get in shape. Heck, I’m a am talking about. After four But if you’re not going to stay The GB&U is a compilation of the detainees at Guantanamo carry on the tradition of the entirely different. Sorry girls, it can be brought up in future Rent: $400/month plus 1/3 utilities. strong believer in breaking a years of long, hard workouts at motivated and remain devoted student opinions. Bay. right to a fair trial, including guys just do not seem to worry arguments that is not even Call Jon sweat and all the health benefi ts, the school’s gym, I almost fi nd it to your plan, just remain home It has been around fi ve years the tradition of habeas corpus, about the ridiculous things about related. I have to say that us girls Days: 899-7602 x 314 both mental and physical. How- unfair that I should have to wait; on the couch and continue since the fi rst detainees, many which has so far been largely which we get mad. If a guy starts could learn a thing or two from Cell: 881-2087 ever as a regular, all-year-round when do I get to cash in my fre- stuffi ng your face with Christ- of whom are suspected affi li- unfair in the past fi ve years. talking to the same girl that his the laid back guys. gym-goer, I despise returning quent fl yer miles? mas cookies. PAGE 18 OPINION Dec. 12, 2007 This I believe: Learn, laugh, remember and reconsider The Merciad Web Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated “This I Believe” to foster refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. site is constantly We hope that these essays will inspire further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values updated. expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and communal life. For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff might explore these with colleagues. Visit the Web site Responses may be directed to the Merciad at [email protected] or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at [email protected]. for: Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life! Dr. Clemons, who joined the faculty in the fall of 1989, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science. His favorite aspects about Mercyhurst: “My colleagues, the students, and our alumni; being part of the community at a small, private, liberal arts college committed to the values of excellence, service, and Staff justice; the fact that I’ve been able to teach courses that students have found helpful.” writers’ blogs.

does help keep me grounded. admit that you aren’t sure what approach taught through a lib- By Dr. Randall Clemons Moreover, I’ve learned key you believe. eral arts education. Breaking news. Contributing writer lessons about life while playing A humble acknowledgment Though we do need an active, basketball, playing cards, and of doubt, of valid arguments informed, educated citizenry. PicHurst. Two tired hunters straggled playing with small children. by multiple sides, and of the In sum, look for important out of the wintry, dark woods Granted, commonsense is need for more facts, more anal- lessons in everyday life and seek and huddled around my fami- not a substitute for the hard ysis, and diverse perspectives is them through serious study. Your own ly’s fi re. work of learning to think criti- not weakness, but strength. Strive to remember the les- feedback. They sipped hot chocolate cally and write clearly, develop- This doesn’t free you from sons that you have learned. and gratefully ate. ing a tolerance for ambiguity or the obligations to make deci- Have the courage to doubt, merciad.mercyhurst.edu Suddenly, one pointed to the an appreciation for complexity. sions or to act. to question, and to be willing to east and whispered. And – funny thing – one may It does require the sort of reconsider what you believe. His buddy whispered some- realize, even in the middle of thing back. it, that hard work can be sat- Despite the dark you could isfying. see their sheepish grins as they One may also discover confessed they had realized amidst the discomfort that their camp was 40 yards away. ambiguity and complexity are Uncle Roy set them at ease not as scary as you thought saying, “That’s okay – what’s and that the richness they Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] the use of being stupid if bring improves the quality of Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] you can’t show it off once in life. Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] awhile?” But, by itself, being open to Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] I routinely tell this to myself learning is not enough. Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] when I do something stupid, Two other components are Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] and believe that life’s lessons necessary. Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] can be learned in the most The fi rst part is another con- Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] mundane ways. viction arrived at years ago, yet Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] Learn the importance of it is still the best advice I give Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] laughing and laughing at your- myself. Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] self. “Work diligently and per- Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] As a sophomore in college I sistently not to forget what Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] somewhat accidentally smiled you’ve learned.” at, and said hello to, an obvi- Life’s lessons, even when ously unhappy, unpopular you’ve been as blessed as I The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. young woman. have, are hard. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals Her genuinely appreciative Failing to remember them, week. Our offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. smile taught me how easy and and failing to act on them, is Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. important it was to treat people a lot like continuing to do the with simple human decency. same thing over and over again The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed When I started running year- and expecting different results and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the round I rediscovered, despite each time. letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are what some students may think, Trust me, that’s not a win- that I am not the wicked witch. ning formula. due the Thursday before publication and may not be longer than When I get wet, I don’t melt. The second complementary 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. But, being out in the weather component is this: it is okay to PAGE 18 OPINION Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 SPORTS/CLUB AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS PAGE 19 This I believe: Learn, laugh, remember and reconsider The Merciad Web Swedish superstar succeeds at ’Hurst Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated “This I Believe” to foster refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. site is constantly We hope that these essays will inspire further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values updated. Johan Holmqvist, as well as 45- smaller school,” she said. to live life day by day.” expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and communal life. By Allie Miniri 50 international games for team So what is her favorite thing Malmstrom closed with a Staff writer For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff Sweden. about Mercyhurst? thoughtful message: “Sw eden might explore these with colleagues. Visit the Web site Her favorite teams are ones “The fi rst thing that comes and the US are two very different Responses may be directed to the Merciad at [email protected] or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at [email protected]. for: Having the pleasure to meet with Swedish players, including to my mind is the crowd at our countries with different cultures, Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life! this Swedish superstar is quite the Washington Capitals, home games; fantastic! Our fans and it was harder than I thought Dr. Clemons, who joined the faculty in the fall of 1989, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science. His favorite aspects about Mercyhurst: an honor. Sophomore Johanna Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay here at the Hurst are amazing! to adjust to the differences,” she “My colleagues, the students, and our alumni; being part of the community at a small, private, liberal arts college committed to the values of excellence, service, and Staff Malmstrom from Norrsundet, Lightning and Toronto Maple Mercyhurst is defi nitely the said. justice; the fact that I’ve been able to teach courses that students have found helpful.” writers’ blogs. Sweden embodies the spirit Leafs. place to be at to become a better “I would really like to of Mercyhurst College in Her most memorable hockey player,” she said. “The coaching encourage people to travel and does help keep me grounded. admit that you aren’t sure what approach taught through a lib- numerous ways. She not only is moments include playing any staff and my teammates put explore different cultures and By Dr. Randall Clemons Moreover, I’ve learned key you believe. eral arts education. Breaking news. a great defender on the women’s game with Team Sweden and down a lot of time and effort cultures, it makes one grow as a Contributing writer lessons about life while playing A humble acknowledgment Though we do need an active, hockey team, but also a genuine the quarterfi nal against UMD to maintain the team’s position human. I have met many nice basketball, playing cards, and of doubt, of valid arguments informed, educated citizenry. PicHurst. person with a kind heart. Sports Information photo last year. as one of the top teams in the people who have helped me Two tired hunters straggled playing with small children. by multiple sides, and of the In sum, look for important Malmstrom started skating Sophomore Malmstrom chose Mercyhurst nation. It’s a great honor to be through tough times. In one out of the wintry, dark woods Granted, commonsense is need for more facts, more anal- lessons in everyday life and seek when she was really young and Johanna Malmstrom because she heard a lot of great part of that. If you could see way Mercyhurst is like its own and huddled around my fami- not a substitute for the hard ysis, and diverse perspectives is them through serious study. Your own her dad fl ooded their driveway, qualities about the program from our team play and meet the girls little culture.” ly’s fi re. work of learning to think criti- not weakness, but strength. Strive to remember the les- feedback. and improved when she started She says her greatest strength the coach of Team Sweden. outside the rink, you would have Malmstrom said that she They sipped hot chocolate cally and write clearly, develop- This doesn’t free you from sons that you have learned. skating at the lake close to her in hockey is her body. She also met assistant coach no questions about why I like it enjoys her friends, family and and gratefully ate. ing a tolerance for ambiguity or the obligations to make deci- Have the courage to doubt, merciad.mercyhurst.edu house. “My physical qualities help Aaron Kemp, “Who seemed so much here.” fans. Suddenly, one pointed to the an appreciation for complexity. sions or to act. to question, and to be willing to She started playing hockey at me to be a tough, hardworking like a really nice guy, which I After college Malmstrom will “Understanding professors, east and whispered. And – funny thing – one may It does require the sort of reconsider what you believe. about age seven. “A girl in my player. I never give up,” she later found out was true.” probably move back to Sweden. friends and fans who always His buddy whispered some- realize, even in the middle of class found out that they were said. Malmstrom liked that “When I was younger I had show up at the games, the men’s thing back. it, that hard work can be sat- starting up a [boys’] team in our Since then Malmstrom Mercyhurst was a smaller school, no idea that I could get the hockey team who supports us, Despite the dark you could isfying. village and she asked me if I has played with Brynas IF, a which played a part in her fi nal chance to play college hockey etc,” she said. see their sheepish grins as they One may also discover wanted to come with her.” professional Swedish ice hockey decision. here in the U.S., although it was “I can make the list long. confessed they had realized amidst the discomfort that The beginning of a great team, the same club as NHL “Since I grew up in a smaller a dream. I believe it’s important What I’m trying to say is that their camp was 40 yards away. ambiguity and complexity are hockey career. players Nicklas Backstrom and town it felt better to go to a to be open for everything. I try Mercyhurst people...care.” Uncle Roy set them at ease not as scary as you thought saying, “That’s okay – what’s and that the richness they Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] the use of being stupid if bring improves the quality of Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] you can’t show it off once in life. Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] awhile?” But, by itself, being open to Club hockey suffers two tough losses I Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] Scores I routinely tell this to myself learning is not enough. who missed the fi rst game of by senior captain Matt Warren. Revett. N Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] when I do something stupid, Two other components are By Matt Ferris the series. The breakaway goal gave a lift “We played a good physical T Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] Contributing writer and believe that life’s lessons necessary. Coach Tom McKinnon to the Lakers bench, but it was game and pretty good Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] R Brown vs. Dillay can be learned in the most The fi rst part is another con- also decided to have senior unable to give the Lakers’ the defensively but lacked offense Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] A Brown 53-30 mundane ways. viction arrived at years ago, yet There’s nothing better than and assistant captain Bobby momentum they needed to tie which was also the case in last Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] M Learn the importance of it is still the best advice I give watching an incredibly physcial Williams, one of the team’s up the game. night’s game,” he said. “We just D. Johnson vs. Denman Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] U laughing and laughing at your- myself. game of hockey, fi lled with hard goalies, dress as a forward for Freshman goalie Carson could not fi nd the back of the D. Johnson 49-37 Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] R self. “Work diligently and per- hits and violent penalties. This the game. Williams surprisingly Loveday preformed outstanding net this weekend.” Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] M. Johnson vs. Kampman As a sophomore in college I sistently not to forget what past weekend the Mercyhurst has skills as both a goalie and a in the net for both games, only The Lakers’ next match-up A Kampman 56-49 Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] somewhat accidentally smiled you’ve learned.” College club hockey team took forward. allowing fi ve goals on 77 shots will be tonight at 10 p.m. at the L at, and said hello to, an obvi- Stokes vs. Elliott Life’s lessons, even when on Robert Morris University “We were short a few bodies during the weekend. Mercyhurst Ice Center. They Stokes 61-27 ously unhappy, unpopular you’ve been as blessed as I The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. (RMU) in two brutal games. and I was asked to help the “I played within my comfort will be playing a Junior ‘A’ all-star B young woman. have, are hard. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals Mercyhurst started the team by giving us some more zone. I fi nally feel like I am on team from the Greater Metro A Giallourakis vs. Weirtal Her genuinely appreciative Failing to remember them, week. Our offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. weekend series by traveling depth for the game today. I top of my game,” she said. Toronto Hockey League. This S Giallourakis won by forfi et smile taught me how easy and and failing to act on them, is Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. to RMU for the fi rst game, was comfortable out there and “My teammates have been will be their last game before K Gaertner vs. Finn important it was to treat people a lot like continuing to do the where they were shutout by the glad to give my teammates some really supportive and the the team heads into the holiday E Gaertner 62-41 with simple human decency. same thing over and over again The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed Colonials in a 2-0 loss. support. I am only disappointed defense is doing a great job. break. T When I started running year- and expecting different results Mercyhurst then hosted the that it didn’t translate into a Today’s game was one of the Once the team returns from Schmidt vs. Hubert and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the B Schmidt won by forfi et round I rediscovered, despite each time. second match-up against RMU win,” said Williams. most exciting games I’ve been break they will resume play on letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are A what some students may think, Trust me, that’s not a win- to close out the weekend series The Lakers, who trailed by in all year.” Jan. 11, starting with a two game Coaches vs. Blackburn that I am not the wicked witch. ning formula. due the Thursday before publication and may not be longer than with a 3-1 loss. The Lakers were two goals midway through the Also commenting on the series against Rutgers University L Coaches 61-29 When I get wet, I don’t melt. The second complementary 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. proud to have the return of game, saw a chance to rebound Lakers’ performance was senior and following up with a game L But, being out in the weather component is this: it is okay to senior captain Whitney Gibbs, when they got their fi rst goal and assistant captain Charlie against Duquesne University. PAGE 20 SPORTS Dec. 12, 2007 Bowl Championship Series Debate Money and the computer the deciding factor in BCS

Kansas matchup, Kansas will be By Kyle Craig playing No. 3-ranked Virginia Staff writer Tech in the Nokia Sugar Bowl and No. 10-ranked Hawaii will ESPN deems it the “most take on No. 5-ranked Georgia in wonderful week of the year.” the Allstate Sugar Bowl. What exactly is it that I am Finally No. 3-ranked talking about? Oklahoma will match up against Bowl week of course. No. 9-ranked West Virginia in After an opening week upset the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. of Appalachian State over “College football fans would DI playoff system necessary Michigan as well as eight be far better served by a USC- number two-ranked teams being Georgia Rose Bowl than by and No. 2 West Virginia, which The plus-one formula is a upset with the latest being West slavish adherence to cloying By Kirk Campbell left Ohio State as the only team four team playoff where the Staff writer Virginia, the ‘Bowl Week’ is tradition,” said ESPN analyst with one loss other then Kansas No.1 team plays No.4 and No. sure to make us stand up in our Pat Forde. and Hawaii, who fi nished the 2 plays No. 3, with the winner seats. “But the BCS doesn’t exist After a season of ups and regular season unbeaten. of each game playing for the Missouri and West Virginia to serve college football fans. downs, one could only guess Even though Kansas (11- National Championship. were shoo-ins for a Bowl It serves to protect the rich and what two teams would be 1) and Hawaii (12-0) posted Division I-AA, Division II Championship Series (BCS) title help them get richer,” he said. battling it out for the 2007 better or equally impressive and Division III football all have bid until Oklahoma and Pitt Anyone can make arguments BCS National Championship. records as Ohio State, they a playoff system; why cannot changed their fate. about any team they would It is only fi tting for a formula to were not even in contention Division I-A? Many feel it is a Instead we have No. 1 Ohio like to see in the national title pick what teams are most fi tting for a national championship as money issue. State taking on No. 2 LSU game this year, however, the to play for the rights of calling the season came to a close. The “The BCS can’t change heading for New Orleans, computers have the ultimate themselves the best team in the reason being is their strength of because it is all about making which should prove to be an decision in the matter. land. schedule was awful and no one money and there would be too exciting Allstate BCS National Maybe this will prompt BCS The Ohio State University gave either team any respect much money lost. However, Championship game. offi cials to think about a four or and Louisiana State University because neither beat a team of I do feel a playoff system is Is it truly fi tting that these eight team playoff to decide a were the two lucky teams that any real stature. the most fair but would not two teams play each other for true national champion. backed their ways into the With Ohio State being the produce enough money,” said the title? “Thankfully, the sport with national championship. only clear-cut team that deserved Mercyhurst College senior Zac Well that was up to the the worst postseason of all is When the Buckeyes fi nished the right to play for the BCS Wild. computers to decide. counterbalanced by having the their regular season on Nov. championship teams such as: Division I should create a But how can we forget that best regular season,” said Forde 17, they were ranked seventh LSU, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, playoff system and solve the Ohio State lost to unranked of ESPN. in the BCS standings and were Georgia and USC left the issue of who to select for the Illinois or, even better, LSU lost “And there has never been all but mathematically ruled out nation wondering who would National Championship. to Arkansas, who fi nished with a a regular season like this one,” of contention. However for the be challenging the Buckeyes on A team that is undefeated no fi nal record of 8-4 and fi nished he said. fi rst time since the BCS was Jan. 6. matter who they played should third in the SEC West? In the end, there is not much created in 1998, teams benefi ted Since both of LSU’s losses receive a chance to play for the I was under the assumption that we as fans can do to change from watching others play came in triple overtimes the National Championship, and a that the National Title game the procedure. from the comfort of their own computer-generated formula felt playoff system would solve this was supposed to be between the Money and a computer will homes. they were the next best team to issue. two best teams in the country, always decide the championship Over the last couple weeks of play in the BCS Championship. The BCS needs to be fi xed in yet an undefeated Hawaii team game as well as the other bowl the season, several teams were With LSU losing in the fi nal order to give all worthy teams is still wondering where the love games. giving the chance to step-up and weeks of the season and still a legitimate chance to win the is from the computer. Therefore the best thing to secure their place in Division I getting selected to play in the National Championship. The In addition, No. 8 Kansas sits do when dealing with a situation football’s most coveted game. National Championship game only way to solve this problem pretty with one loss, which came such as this one is to grab a bag But the Buckeyes cheered as it poses many questions. Is the is to create some form of a to a No. 4-ranked Missouri at of popcorn and a cold soda Oregon lost, then it was LSU, BCS system Flawed? Should playoff system, whether it be the time. and watch the “most wonderful then came Kansas and in the there be a plus one formula? the plus-one or the traditional Instead of a Hawaii vs. week of the year.” fi nal week both No. 1 Missouri Should there be a playoff? bracket system. PAGE 20 SPORTS Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 21 Bowl Championship Series Debate Is the BCS a fl uke? Vick not exempt from the law before the 2007 season and fi nal State University and Division By Kyle Craig Staff writer Money and the computer By Chris Davis BCS Standings were released. I-AA Youngstown State Sports editor “I think there’s enough University. the deciding factor in BCS integrity in those human polls At least though, OSU beat As his Atlanta Falcons In every NCAA team sport that I think everybody’s gonna the teams they needed to, where were fi nishing up last minute Kansas matchup, Kansas will be there is a national championship vote what they think is most the University of Michigan adjustments for their game By Kyle Craig playing No. 3-ranked Virginia determined each and every year fair,” he said. was shocked by Division I-AA Monday against the Saints, Staff writer Tech in the Nokia Sugar Bowl by the two best teams. Richt thought that because Appalachian State University in quarterback Michael Vick was and No. 10-ranked Hawaii will The teams that compete for his team did not win their Ann Arbor, Mich. fi guring out just how much the ESPN deems it the “most take on No. 5-ranked Georgia in the championship may be two conference they were eliminated Hawaii was also hurt by the legal system is cracking down on wonderful week of the year.” the Allstate Sugar Bowl. of best teams throughout the from playing in the national tight games they played, along professional athletes. Vick now What exactly is it that I am Finally No. 3-ranked season. championship. with their SOS. faces 23 months in a federal talking about? Oklahoma will match up against Playoffs are a crucial part “At least we shouldn’t have “We always talk to our guys penitentiary. T he earliest Vick Bowl week of course. No. 9-ranked West Virginia in of sports, as the give teams a gotten disqualifi ed before we about the fact you better win all could see daylight is in May After an opening week upset the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. chance to play other divisional got started,” he said in the your games,” OSU coach Jim of 2009 on counts of good Contributed photo of Appalachian State over “College football fans would DI playoff system necessary conferences. Associated Press. “I do think we Tressel said to the Associated behavior. Atlanta Falcons Michigan as well as eight be far better served by a USC- The only sport that does were unoffi cially disqualifi ed for Press. Many sports analysts believed Michael Vick number two-ranked teams being Georgia Rose Bowl than by and No. 2 West Virginia, which The plus-one formula is a not have a playoff is Division not winning our conference. It’s “We didn’t do that but we still Vick would only receive upset with the latest being West slavish adherence to cloying By Kirk Campbell left Ohio State as the only team four team playoff where the I-A football and a main just one of those wacky years.” have an opportunity in a crazy the minimum of 12 to 18 “I believe, regardless of his Staff writer Virginia, the ‘Bowl Week’ is tradition,” said ESPN analyst with one loss other then Kansas No.1 team plays No.4 and No. reason is because of the Bowl Instead of a national football season (to win a national months due to his honesty and sports stature, that he should sure to make us stand up in our Pat Forde. and Hawaii, who fi nished the 2 plays No. 3, with the winner Championship Series (BCS) championship game for Georgia championship),” he said. cooperation. U.S. District Court have received the maximum seats. “But the BCS doesn’t exist After a season of ups and regular season unbeaten. of each game playing for the system that has been created. they will be playing the only Even though OSU and LSU Judge Henry Hudson pointed sentence for the crime allowed Missouri and West Virginia to serve college football fans. downs, one could only guess Even though Kansas (11- National Championship. I am not arguing that The undefeated team in Division I- lost in the fi nal weeks of the out that this was not the case. by law.” were shoo-ins for a Bowl It serves to protect the rich and what two teams would be 1) and Hawaii (12-0) posted Division I-AA, Division II Ohio State University (OSU) A, the University of Hawaii, in season, they both rebounded to This was not the fi rst time Vick Vick’s future in the NFL is Championship Series (BCS) title help them get richer,” he said. battling it out for the 2007 better or equally impressive and Division III football all have or Louisiana State University the Sugar Bowl. win their fi nal game. has faced controversy in the still up for debate. However, bid until Oklahoma and Pitt Anyone can make arguments BCS National Championship. records as Ohio State, they a playoff system; why cannot (LSU) should be in the college I agree that Hawaii should With OSU being chosen to play media, as he previously failed a as Sports Illustrated reporter changed their fate. about any team they would It is only fi tting for a formula to were not even in contention Division I-A? Many feel it is a football championship game, not play for the national for the national championship, drug and lie-detector test. Michael McCann points out, Instead we have No. 1 Ohio like to see in the national title pick what teams are most fi tting for a national championship as money issue. but I am debating about how championship even though which is not because of its win “Hudson’s tough approach to “NFL commissioner Roger State taking on No. 2 LSU game this year, however, the to play for the rights of calling the season came to a close. The “The BCS can’t change the BCS tournament is setup. the Warriors fi nished with an over Michigan, but only because the Vick sentencing was instantly Goodell’s willingness to reinstate heading for New Orleans, computers have the ultimate themselves the best team in the reason being is their strength of because it is all about making In every other collegiate sport, undefeated regular season. it has been determined by polls apparent when Vick entered the Vick may be infl uenced by the which should prove to be an decision in the matter. land. schedule was awful and no one money and there would be too no matter if it is Division I, II As many people believe, after all of the top teams lost courtroom. Vick’s attorneys severity of Vick’s sentence.” exciting Allstate BCS National Maybe this will prompt BCS The Ohio State University gave either team any respect much money lost. However, or III, there is a playoff-type Hawaii should not be in the in the fi nal two weeks of the had requested permission from “I feel that the sentence fi ts the Championship game. offi cials to think about a four or and Louisiana State University because neither beat a team of I do feel a playoff system is format that is seen. national championship with the season. Hudson to allow Vick to change crime because of his previous Is it truly fi tting that these eight team playoff to decide a were the two lucky teams that any real stature. the most fair but would not Is the BCS wrong? strength of schedule they have. This shows that the BCS needs into a suit before the court charges, such as marijuana two teams play each other for true national champion. backed their ways into the With Ohio State being the produce enough money,” said Georgia head coach Mark If you look at comparing to be changed. Non-conference appearance. Hudson refused, possession. He had no previous the title? “Thankfully, the sport with national championship. only clear-cut team that deserved Mercyhurst College senior Zac Richt said that he would vote an opponent Hawaii played games at the beginning of the requiring Vick to wear the regard for the law or the dogs he Well that was up to the the worst postseason of all is When the Buckeyes fi nished the right to play for the BCS Wild. for a rule that required teams to compared to a team playing in season can be eliminated to help uniform of the jail in Warsaw, abused and even killed,” stated computers to decide. counterbalanced by having the their regular season on Nov. championship teams such as: Division I should create a be league champions to reach the national championship it is teams play fewer games. Va., where he began serving his junior Ryan Hindman. “ The But how can we forget that best regular season,” said Forde 17, they were ranked seventh LSU, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, playoff system and solve the the BCS title game, but because obvious that they do not belong The NCAA March Madness time last month,” said ESPN charges set a precedent for Ohio State lost to unranked of ESPN. in the BCS standings and were Georgia and USC left the issue of who to select for the none exists, Richt felt Georgia as one of the top two teams is one of the most successful analyst Lester Munson. future cases involving athletes Illinois or, even better, LSU lost “And there has never been all but mathematically ruled out nation wondering who would National Championship. was penalized because of their strength of tournaments around because of Vick’s full sentence will committing crimes. Vick sets to Arkansas, who fi nished with a a regular season like this one,” of contention. However for the be challenging the Buckeyes on A team that is undefeated no “I thought we could’ve got schedule (SOS), which is one the way it is set up. include 23 months in jail along an example, especially for fi nal record of 8-4 and fi nished he said. fi rst time since the BCS was Jan. 6. matter who they played should at least a little more thought,” of the weakest of Division I- To say that this tournament with three years of “closely professional athletes, that they third in the SEC West? In the end, there is not much created in 1998, teams benefi ted Since both of LSU’s losses receive a chance to play for the he said in the Associated Press. ranked teams. would hurt college football supervised” probation. In are no longer invisible to the I was under the assumption that we as fans can do to change from watching others play came in triple overtimes the National Championship, and a “It’s a popularity contest. It’s Being an OSU fan, I am student-athletes is wrong, and addition close monitoring of law. Hopefully young athletes that the National Title game the procedure. from the comfort of their own computer-generated formula felt playoff system would solve this kind of a beauty contest.” elated to see the Buckeyes move the reason is because college drug use and other behavior will learn from the mistakes was supposed to be between the Money and a computer will homes. they were the next best team to issue. Depending on who you talk from No. 7 to No. 1 in the fi nal basketball does it with their such as purchasing will be of Michael Vick, and the court two best teams in the country, always decide the championship Over the last couple weeks of play in the BCS Championship. The BCS needs to be fi xed in with, different answers will be two weeks of the BCS standings tournament and college-athletes closely monitored. system will continue to serve yet an undefeated Hawaii team game as well as the other bowl the season, several teams were With LSU losing in the fi nal order to give all worthy teams given. without even playing a game. or coaches do not complain Junior Erin Smith felt very justice in the future.” is still wondering where the love games. giving the chance to step-up and weeks of the season and still a legitimate chance to win the “I like [the BCS system] the People in Columbus may just about it. compelled by the case. Indeed the next few years is from the computer. Therefore the best thing to secure their place in Division I getting selected to play in the National Championship. The way it is, I really do. They’ve seem to know how to trick the Anyways if your interested “I do not feel the punishment are going to be a rocky road In addition, No. 8 Kansas sits do when dealing with a situation football’s most coveted game. National Championship game only way to solve this problem tweaked the BCS every year. system, especially after getting in checking out the national fi t the crime. Dogs are like for Vick. He will have to work pretty with one loss, which came such as this one is to grab a bag But the Buckeyes cheered as it poses many questions. Is the is to create some form of a That’s all right, so long as we to the championship game after championship of college family to many and to see hard to not only gain sympathy to a No. 4-ranked Missouri at of popcorn and a cold soda Oregon lost, then it was LSU, BCS system Flawed? Should playoff system, whether it be know what the rules are when playing an extremely easy non- football it will take place on someone abuse them for their from Goodell, but will have to the time. and watch the “most wonderful then came Kansas and in the there be a plus one formula? the plus-one or the traditional the season begins,” said Richt conference schedule against the Monday Jan. 7 at around 8:15 own personal enjoyment is go above and beyond to get the Instead of a Hawaii vs. week of the year.” fi nal week both No. 1 Missouri Should there be a playoff? bracket system. in Gwinnett (Ga.) Daily Post likes of Akron University, Kent p.m. in Tempe, Arizona. disgusting,” she said. loyalty back from his fans. PAGE 22 SPORTS Dec. 12, 2007 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Women’s hockey splits Last week’s results... By Chris Davis and tion helped bring energy to the our fans.” team,” said Agosta. “We came Agosta agreed. Women’s ice hockey……………………...... ………….Dec. 7, W 4-3, New Hampshire Kyle Craig Dec. 8, L 5-2, New Hampshire Staff writers back stronger as a team. We “We were excited to play at Men’s basketball………………………………………...... Dec. 5, L 69-59, Edinboro kept it going.” home,” she said. “We fed off Dec. 8, L 80-59, Lake Superior State New Hampshire would the crowd and thank them for Women’s basketball………………..………………...... Dec. 5, W 83-65, Edinboro Mercyhurst College No. 6- answer back, scoring a goal to their great support.” Dec. 8, L 87-76, Lake Superior State ranked women’s hockey team cut the lead to two goals at 3-1. Saturday proved to be a tough stunned No. 1 University of Smith/Agosta athletes of the week Mercyhurst would answer day for the Lakers. Agosta New Hampshire as it came out back with a goal from fresh- helped Mercyhurst jump out to Senior Terry Smith of men’s basketball has been named this week’s player of scoring two fi rst-period goals, man Ashley Cockell on a pass an early 1-0 lead after a stellar the week. Smith scored 18 points in a 69-59 loss to Edinboro last week, nail- despite being out shot 11-7, to from senior Melissa Dianogski slap-shot from the right circle ing fi ve three-pointers. He added fi ve rebounds, fi ve steals and two assists as give the Lakers an early lead the Lakers battled with their future PSAC rival. Smith than scored 19 points to regain the three-goal lead made its way to the back of the in a loss to Lake Superior State on Saturday, adding four rebounds and two in their route to a thrilling 4-3 near the six-minute mark of the net. assists in the defeat. victory Friday in their fi rst ever third period. This would give the Shortly into the second period victory against a No.1-ranked Sophomore assistant captain Meghan Agosta of women’s hockey had three Lakers their second three-goal the Lakers looked as though goals this weekend, as the Lakers split with the No. 1 team in the country , team. lead, which they would take into they were going to take charge New Hampshire, to earn player of the week honors. In Friday’s win, Agosta Saturday turned out to hurt the second intermission against of the game when freshman scored twice to help the Lakers to their fi rst victory over a No. 1 team. In the Mercyhurst falling 5-2 after the No. 1 ranked team. Jessica Scanzano dashed past team’s 5-2 defeat on Saturday, Agosta scored the only goal of the fi rst period opening strong by building a 2- to give the Lakers an early lead. Mercyhurst would continue UNH freshman goalie Kayley 0 edge. playing hard in the third period, Herman. Chouinard and Jones Women’s hockey named team of the week The Lakers came out compet- but picked up another penalty each scored their second assist ing right from the get-go as they for tripping with just under 18 as Scanzano was able to push Women’s hockey has earned team of the week honors as they have defeated took the opening face-off down minutes remaining in the third. the puck past the goalie to give a No. 1-ranked team for the fi rst time in the program’s history, splitting a the ice and fi nished with a goal two-game series with top-ranked University of New Hamphsire (UNH) over The Lakers would then go the girls the lead 2-0. the weekend. The Lakers beat the Wildcats 4-3 on Friday. On Saturday night, from junior Valerie Chouinard on a power-play, but seconds After New Hampshire was Mercyhurst jumped out to a 2-0 but UNH answered with fi ve consecutive 10 seconds into the contest. after the penalty expired, New able to tie the game on back- scores, with two of them coming in the fi nal six minutes of play. “The team is just getting Hampshire would answer on to-back goals by Wright-Ward, better after being on the road a goal of its own from Sadie the turning point of the game USA Today women’s hockey poll moves Lakers to No. 5 for six weeks,” said head coach Wright-Ward. came when Agosta had a sure Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Week Michael Sisti. “We keep getting After Mercyhurst’s Agosta shot for a breakaway and was 1. Harvard (12) 11-0-0 177 2 better every week. Scoring early picked up a two-minute penalty pulled down and awarded a pen- 2. New Hampshire (4) 16-3-0 171 1 is so important.” 3. Minnesota Duluth (3) 14-3-1 157 3 for boarding, New Hampshire alty shot. It looked as though 4. St. Lawrence 13-3-0 122 4 Mercyhurst senior goalkeeper would take a timeout to set up a Agosta had just squeaked the 5. Mercyhurst 13-3-2 111 6 Laura Hosier contributed by plan with an effort to attack the backhander past the goalie when making 26 saves and helping to Lakers defense. the puck stopped just short of Inside Lacrosse picks men’s lacrosse to win conference keep the Wildcats’ offense score- The Wildcats would cut the the goal line. less during the fi rst period. Inside Lacrosse Magazine has picked the Mercyhurst men’s lacrosse Lakers lead to one-goal scoring Power-play opportunities team as the preseason favorite to win the East Coast Conference “This is a huge confi dence on a power-play. turned out to be the stick that Championship for the second consecutive year. The magazine builder,” said Hosier. “We played Both teams had chances as the broke their backs, however, as also named attacker David Osier, defender Matt Spahr and simple hard-working defense.” clock ticked down, but the big the Wildcats were able to capi- goalkeeper Jason LaShomb to the preseason all-conference team. Sophomore Meghan Agosta game changer was senior Dani- talize with two power-play goals Lacrosse alumni making impact would then fi re in her fi rst goal elle Ayearst being checked from just 30 seconds apart. N ew of the game on a back-handed behind by New Hampshire’s Hampshire fi nished the game 4- A member of the 2006 men’s lacrosse semi-fi nal team, Greg Stocks has shot to give the Lakers a 2-0 Jennifer Hitchcook, which 12 on power-play opportunities, contributed to the community as he been named the head coach for the new lead with just under seven min- turned out to be a fi ve-minute with the Lakers only capitalizing men’s lacrosse team at Lake Erie College, as they are scheduled to begin utes left in the fi rst period. play in 2010. penalty and a game misconduct on 2 of 11 power-play chances. “We did not want to let it [this leading to the victory. “I think our team has some Wrestling moves to No. 13 in the nation early lead] affect our mental “Hosier was awesome in the really talented players and we focus,” said Hosier. net, and our freshmen and vet- can explode offensively at any The men’s wrestling team has moved up a spot to the No. 13 in the NCAA While playing impressive erans played great,” said Sisti. time,” said Scanzano. “Our Division II Wrestling Rankings after two tournament team championships defense on the Wildcats to along with a dual meet victory over West Liberty last month. With the win the Lakers defense is steady, and our goal- start the second period, Agosta improved to 13-2-2 overall, tending is outstanding. So if we War at the Shore to take place would steal a pass and take the while the Wildcats drop to 15- put it all together we can go very puck down the ice and back- 3-0. far.” On Friday, the No. 13 men’s wrestling team squares off against rival and hand in a short-handed goal to “It was a pretty amazing Mercyhurst travels to Dart- 20th-ranked Gannon at the annual War at the Shore held at the Erie Civic give the Lakers a 3-0 lead. Center. Tickets are currently on sale in the Mercyhurt athletic offi ce and can homecoming,” said Hosier. mouth for two games this week- be purchased until Thursday for $7, instead of $10 at the gate. “Our momentum and transi- “We love the atmosphere of end and hopes for two wins. PAGE 22 SPORTS Dec. 12, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 23 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Women’s b-ball defeats county rival Men’s basketball drops a pair Women’s hockey splits boro offense ignited, hitting six By Christine Mersch Last week’s results... tion helped bring energy to the our fans.” of its next eight shots to end the By Chris Davis and By Rhonda Marable Staff writer team,” said Agosta. “We came Agosta agreed. game. Women’s ice hockey……………………...... ………….Dec. 7, W 4-3, New Hampshire Kyle Craig Staff writer Leading the Lakers was senior Dec. 8, L 5-2, New Hampshire Staff writers back stronger as a team. We “We were excited to play at Men’s basketball………………………………………...... Dec. 5, L 69-59, Edinboro kept it going.” home,” she said. “We fed off The Mercyhurst College T.J. Mathis, earning his fi rst Dec. 8, L 80-59, Lake Superior State New Hampshire would the crowd and thank them for The Mercyhurst College men’s basketball team fell short career double-double with 12 Women’s basketball………………..………………...... Dec. 5, W 83-65, Edinboro Mercyhurst College No. 6- answer back, scoring a goal to their great support.” women’s basketball team domi- in match ups against Edinboro points and 12 rebounds. Smith Dec. 8, L 87-76, Lake Superior State ranked women’s hockey team cut the lead to two goals at 3-1. Saturday proved to be a tough nated Edinboro University in an University and Lake Superior fi nished with 18 points. stunned No. 1 University of 83-65 win on Wednesday that State University (LSSU) this Freshman Iddo Cohen Smith/Agosta athletes of the week Mercyhurst would answer day for the Lakers. Agosta New Hampshire as it came out back with a goal from fresh- helped Mercyhurst jump out to brought the team out of its six- weekend. However several recorded fi ve blocked shots and Senior Terry Smith of men’s basketball has been named this week’s player of scoring two fi rst-period goals, man Ashley Cockell on a pass an early 1-0 lead after a stellar game losing streak. Lakers were credited with out- eight points. the week. Smith scored 18 points in a 69-59 loss to Edinboro last week, nail- despite being out shot 11-7, to from senior Melissa Dianogski slap-shot from the right circle The win was short-lived, standing performances. The team looked to rebound ing fi ve three-pointers. He added fi ve rebounds, fi ve steals and two assists as give the Lakers an early lead however, when the women trav- Thursday night the squad the Lakers battled with their future PSAC rival. Smith than scored 19 points to regain the three-goal lead made its way to the back of the on Saturday when they trav- in a loss to Lake Superior State on Saturday, adding four rebounds and two in their route to a thrilling 4-3 near the six-minute mark of the net. eled to Lake Superior State on welcomed Edinboro to the eled to the Upper Peninsula of assists in the defeat. victory Friday in their fi rst ever third period. This would give the Shortly into the second period Saturday and lost to its Lakers MAC, in what was a preview of Michigan to face GLIAC oppo- victory against a No.1-ranked 87-76. a future PSAC rivalry between nent LSSU, a team looking for Sophomore assistant captain Meghan Agosta of women’s hockey had three Lakers their second three-goal the Lakers looked as though goals this weekend, as the Lakers split with the No. 1 team in the country , team. lead, which they would take into they were going to take charge The team now holds a 2-7 both teams taking place next its fi rst victory. Unfortunately New Hampshire, to earn player of the week honors. In Friday’s win, Agosta Saturday turned out to hurt the second intermission against of the game when freshman record for the season and a 0-2 season. for Mercyhurst, the hot-shoot- scored twice to help the Lakers to their fi rst victory over a No. 1 team. In the Mercyhurst falling 5-2 after the No. 1 ranked team. Jessica Scanzano dashed past conference record. Throughout the game Edin- ing Lake Superior made a close team’s 5-2 defeat on Saturday, Agosta scored the only goal of the fi rst period opening strong by building a 2- Edinboro won the opening tip boro displayed tough defensive game into a 16-point halftime to give the Lakers an early lead. Mercyhurst would continue UNH freshman goalie Kayley 0 edge. playing hard in the third period, Herman. Chouinard and Jones with a three-pointer to start the play and pounded the boards, lead and went on to win 80-59. Women’s hockey named team of the week The Lakers came out compet- but picked up another penalty each scored their second assist game but Mercyhurst took con- proving to be too much for the The Lakers were able to cut ing right from the get-go as they for tripping with just under 18 as Scanzano was able to push trol after that with sixteen unan- Lakers, rolling to a 69-59 vic- the lead to 11 at 63-52 in the Women’s hockey has earned team of the week honors as they have defeated took the opening face-off down minutes remaining in the third. the puck past the goalie to give swered points led by sophomore tory. second period with 6:20 remain- a No. 1-ranked team for the fi rst time in the program’s history, splitting a the ice and fi nished with a goal forward Stevie Spetosky and Trailing 32-28 at the half, ing as a result of a Smith three- two-game series with top-ranked University of New Hamphsire (UNH) over The Lakers would then go the girls the lead 2-0. the weekend. The Lakers beat the Wildcats 4-3 on Friday. On Saturday night, from junior Valerie Chouinard on a power-play, but seconds After New Hampshire was junior guard Stephanie Prischak. Mercyhurst began the second pointer. However the team Mercyhurst jumped out to a 2-0 but UNH answered with fi ve consecutive 10 seconds into the contest. after the penalty expired, New able to tie the game on back- Spetosky and Prischak totaled period with superb play, cutting could not get any closer the rest scores, with two of them coming in the fi nal six minutes of play. “The team is just getting Hampshire would answer on to-back goals by Wright-Ward, 12 and 11 points respectively at down Edinboro’s lead. of the game. better after being on the road a goal of its own from Sadie the turning point of the game the half, with sophomore guard The Lakers received seven Mercyhurst was led by Smith’s USA Today women’s hockey poll moves Lakers to No. 5 for six weeks,” said head coach Wright-Ward. came when Agosta had a sure Paris Pugliese and freshman points from freshman Anthony 19 points. For the seventh time Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Week Michael Sisti. “We keep getting After Mercyhurst’s Agosta shot for a breakaway and was forward Amy Achesinski con- Terry during a three- minute this season, Smith has tallied at 1. Harvard (12) 11-0-0 177 2 better every week. Scoring early picked up a two-minute penalty pulled down and awarded a pen- tributing six rebounds toward a Scoot Williams photo stretch to bring Mercyhurst least 18 points in a game. 2. New Hampshire (4) 16-3-0 171 1 is so important.” commanding 50-23 lead. within two points (45-43) with With the two losses, the 3. Minnesota Duluth (3) 14-3-1 157 3 for boarding, New Hampshire alty shot. It looked as though Sophomore Stevie Spetoskey (34) drives past an Edinboro 4. St. Lawrence 13-3-0 122 4 Mercyhurst senior goalkeeper would take a timeout to set up a Agosta had just squeaked the In the second half, Edinboro University defender during an 83-65 win on Wednesday. 12:53 remaining. Lakers fall to 1-2 in the GLIAC 5. Mercyhurst 13-3-2 111 6 Laura Hosier contributed by plan with an effort to attack the backhander past the goalie when outscored the Lakers 42-33 but Senior Terry Smith continued and stand 4-5 overall. The making 26 saves and helping to Lakers defense. the puck stopped just short of the lead was too great and the “I think we connected as a for the Mercyhurst effort by the offense by creating a three- Lakers, looking to get back on Inside Lacrosse picks men’s lacrosse to win conference keep the Wildcats’ offense score- The Wildcats would cut the the goal line. Lakers’ defense was too tight to team the fi rst half and executed freshman guard Samantha point play to put the Lakers up the winning track, will be back less during the fi rst period. overcome. by one. Inside Lacrosse Magazine has picked the Mercyhurst men’s lacrosse Lakers lead to one-goal scoring Power-play opportunities the game plan, all in all we played Loadman and Achesinski, Lake in action tonight at the MAC, as team as the preseason favorite to win the East Coast Conference “This is a huge confi dence on a power-play. turned out to be the stick that The teams were well matched a solid 20 minutes,” said sopho- Superior posted several lead A few minutes later, the Edin- they host Urbana at 8 p.m. Championship for the second consecutive year. The magazine builder,” said Hosier. “We played Both teams had chances as the broke their backs, however, as in second chance, fast break and more guard Mara Dreiser. increasing three-pointers to also named attacker David Osier, defender Matt Spahr and simple hard-working defense.” clock ticked down, but the big the Wildcats were able to capi- bench points. With neither team “We really needed this win to keep Mercyhurst at bay. NEED MATH goalkeeper Jason LaShomb to the preseason all-conference team. Sophomore Meghan Agosta game changer was senior Dani- talize with two power-play goals outscoring the other by more build up our confi dence,” said Achesinski lead the team HELP?? Lacrosse alumni making impact would then fi re in her fi rst goal elle Ayearst being checked from just 30 seconds apart. N ew than two points. Spetosky. with 19 points, nine rebounds Student of the game on a back-handed behind by New Hampshire’s Hampshire fi nished the game 4- Standouts during the Edin- The win against Edinboro and three steals followed by 14 Come to the A member of the 2006 men’s lacrosse semi-fi nal team, Greg Stocks has shot to give the Lakers a 2-0 Jennifer Hitchcook, which 12 on power-play opportunities, boro game included Prischak, unfortunately did not give the points from Prischak and Load- Apartments contributed to the community as he been named the head coach for the new lead with just under seven min- turned out to be a fi ve-minute with the Lakers only capitalizing who tied her season high with Lakers the momentum they man. Math Lab men’s lacrosse team at Lake Erie College, as they are scheduled to begin utes left in the fi rst period. 23 points, fi ve rebounds and fi ve play in 2010. penalty and a game misconduct on 2 of 11 power-play chances. needed to earn a victory against The team understands one One Four and One “We did not want to let it [this leading to the victory. “I think our team has some assists, as well as Pugliese, who Lake Superior State on Satur- major factor keeping them from Located in the Two Bedroom Apts. early lead] affect our mental scored a career-high 16 points Wrestling moves to No. 13 in the nation “Hosier was awesome in the really talented players and we day. winning more games, which is Includes Gas, Water, focus,” said Hosier. net, and our freshmen and vet- can explode offensively at any with nine rebounds and three The two Laker teams battled their full game stamina. Library 304 A & B Sewerage, Garbage, The men’s wrestling team has moved up a spot to the No. 13 in the NCAA While playing impressive erans played great,” said Sisti. time,” said Scanzano. “Our assists. it out in Northern Michigan, “There’s no doubt we need to Division II Wrestling Rankings after two tournament team championships defense on the Wildcats to Spetosky and Achesinski had Street Parking. along with a dual meet victory over West Liberty last month. With the win the Lakers defense is steady, and our goal- each vying for that fi rst critical learn to play a full 40 minutes,” start the second period, Agosta improved to 13-2-2 overall, tending is outstanding. So if we 15 points each with Achesinski conference win. said Spetosky. Sunday-Thursday War at the Shore to take place would steal a pass and take the while the Wildcats drop to 15- put it all together we can go very making 12 rebounds for her Mercyhurst came out strong Pugliese agrees. “Overall, For Exact $300 per student puck down the ice and back- 3-0. far.” fourth double-double this year as usual with an early lead, but for us to win we need to play per month. On Friday, the No. 13 men’s wrestling team squares off against rival and hand in a short-handed goal to “It was a pretty amazing Mercyhurst travels to Dart- The Lakers contributed cer- could not pull away from the defense all 40 minutes in the Hours Call Contact Matt Larson 20th-ranked Gannon at the annual War at the Shore held at the Erie Civic give the Lakers a 3-0 lead. tain factors to the win against at Center. Tickets are currently on sale in the Mercyhurt athletic offi ce and can homecoming,” said Hosier. mouth for two games this week- Lake Superior offense. game; we can’t take a break on Ext: 2078 be purchased until Thursday for $7, instead of $10 at the gate. “Our momentum and transi- “We love the atmosphere of end and hopes for two wins. Edinboro. While key baskets were made defense at all,” she said. 814-873-5814 PAGE 24 SPORTS Dec. 12, 2007 Laker sports

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