Lacrosse Upsets No. 4 in Nation
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
NEWS 4 POLITICAL ADS Admin. concerned with 501 (c) (3); Merciad contacts law center Lacrosse upsets STAFF EDITORIAL 15 No. 4 in nation How to work, not hate a job SPORTS 23 FEATURES 9 PAGE 2 NEWS April 16, 2008 Mercyhurst’s Earth Day lasts a week hurst’s way of celebrating Earth Caruso said. “It was great that of Earth Week. Earth Week Events By Casey Greene Day, which is held each year on we had a day, and it is pretty cool Braeger worked with the Stu- Managing editor April 21 - April 28 April 22,” said Dr. James Sny- that the school decided to make dent Green Team and multiple der, co-chair of the events and it a week.” faculty members in preparation Monday, April 21 - 7 p.m. Each year millions of people Mercyhurst Green Team faculty Sophomore Erik Perrin said he for the Earth Week events. Tea Ceremony in the Taylor across the world dedicate one chair. plans to take part in several of the “The coming together of the Little Theatre including a pre- day to environmental awareness “We take something good, such events in this year’s celebration various disciplines of the college sentation by Keiko Miller and and appreciation. They call it as the goodness of the Earth, “I didn’t know about it last has been a very rewarding experi- a dance performance presented Earth Day. and try to multiply it seven-fold year, but this year I’d like to get ence,” Braeger said. by Solveig Santillano and the This year Mercyhurst College is so that there is a week’s worth more involved,” sophomore Erik “We at Mercyhurst have an Mercyhurst Dancers extending that dedication, taking of celebratory, educational and Perrin said. incredible pool of resources and an entire week to recognize the inspirational events.” Earth Week begins Monday, people who are willing to help. All Tuesday, April 22 - 4:15 p.m. importance of the Earth. Senior Torrie Caruso said she April 21 and continues through you have to do is ask.” An Earth Day interfaith service “Earth Week is Mercy- is surprised and excited that the Monday, April 28 with a theme Sophomore Milly Parker said led by the Rev. Lyta Seddig at event has been extended to last that was chosen by the Student she thinks the event will be a the Munson Plaza followed by a week. Green Team, said Snyder. success. a clean-up of the mouth of “I think that a week- The team chose “Seed, Soil, “I think it’s a good idea,” Parker Millcreek led by Cathy Pedler. long celebration is Soul.” said. “It gives people a good important,” Snyder said the theme “ties to- chance to participate.” Wednesday, April 23 - 4-6 p.m. gether the most basic dimensions Earth Week participants can Hunger banquet led by student of human reality: we are soil and enjoy a wide-range of events Green Team members in the soul, body and spirit, co-mingled throughout the week including a Mercy Heritage Room. as a germinating seed.” tea ceremony and dance perfor- The Earth Week commit- mance, a paper-making workshop Thursday, April 24 - 4:30 p.m. tee worked to plan events and a hike through Wintergreen Lecture in the Mercy Heritage that appeal to the di- Gorge. Room titled, “Environmental verse college com- “Like in previous years, our Well-Being: Ecological Design for munity, including celebrations will be crowned by Wicked Problems,” presented by student, faculty two events that honor the sacred- Dr. Robert Mugerauer, professor and adminis- ness of the Earth,” Snyder said. of urban design, planning and tration, said One such event is the Earth architecture at the University of Analida Day celebration on April 22. Washington. Braeger, The day consists of an inter- Chair faith service led by Rev. Lyta Friday, April 25 - 4-6 p.m. Seddig followed by a clean-up Zurn 121 of the mouth of Millcreek, led A papermaking workshop led by by the College’s Sustainability Camille Nischal in Zurn 121. All Coordinator, Cathy Pedler. supplies will be provided. The second event is the Sr. Maura Smith Earth Day Lecture, Saturday, April 26 - 11 a.m. held on April 28and given by Sr. Dr. Mike Campbell will lead the Miriam MacGillis. Hike for Haiku event, including a “Its all about reconnecting walk through Wintergreen Gorge with the earth; learning about, identifying various species of plants enjoying and honoring that and fl owers. Students will later write which we take for granted and a Haiku poem based on their expe- take advantage of in everything rience. Bring a bag lunch. we do – mother earth,” Snyder said. Monday, April 28 - 7:30 p.m. “We hope that students will Mercy Heritage Room realize that Earth Day is not just The Sr. Maura Smith Earth Day one day a year – it should be ev- Lecture, “Foundations for a ery day of the year. If students Sustainable Future: Cosmology, begin to realize this they will be- A Sense of Place and the gin to lead happier, more grateful Sacred,” will be presented by Sr. and more sustainable lives.” Miriam MacGillis. April 16, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 ’Hurst kicks off Literary Festival Joy Harjo, a Native American and faculty in the areas of writ- nate the reception. Literature Award. By Julie Hranica poet and musician, performed a ing, photography and graphic Ladd thinks that the Lumen Ladd said the Literary Fes- Staff writer reading and played a saxophone design. is a great way to display the tival has always been one of on Tuesday evening. Being introduced this year is creative talents of Mercyhurst his favorite events of the year The Mercyhurst College Harjo has published 10 books an interactive CD as well, will students. at Mercyhurst and thinks that English department and mem- of poetry and written other include clips from all the artistic “The various student art- many students here do not real- bers of the student publication, books as well. venues on campus, such as clips ists on campus have come ize how unique it is. The Lumen, took the time this In addition to writing, she from the dance, music and art together to create what I believe “We are very fortunate that week to celebrate what they has recorded CDs of her own departments as well. is an incredible showcase of the college brings not one, but love: literature. music. Sophomore Nadine Beres the wonderful artistic talent two excellent writers here every The sixth annual Literary Fes- “Being exposed to writers and attended the unveiling of the that exists here at Mercyhurst,” year to share their work with tival that takes place April 10 to literary culture is an important Lumen last year and looks Ladd said. us. It’s something that doesn’t April 24, included many events reason why students are here,” forward to attending again this During the unveiling, student happen just anywhere,” Ladd that allowed students to engage Schiff staid. year. awards will be announced for said. in literary works of both their The authors also participated “I really enjoyed hearing and those who included work in the The reception will include a own and those of well-known in a creative writing workshop reading students’ work. It was Lumen. The awards consist of chance for students to read their guests. that was free and open to stu- nice to see all the wonderful cash prizes and certifi cates for own works through an open mic Dr. Kenneth Schiff, an Eng- dents to work one-on-one with talent here at Mercyhurst,” the recipients. session. lish department faculty member the authors. Beres said. Another award that Free copies of the Lumen will and Lumen advisor, coordinated “It is wonderful that the John Ladd, editor-in-chief of will be announced is the P. be provided and the interactive the festival. school is willing and able to the Lumen, is helping to coordi- Barry McAndrew Essay in CD will be shown. Terry Bisson, an award-win- support this kind of a festival ning science fiction author and it is great for students to was the first speaker of the have the opportunity to meet event. such outstanding artists,”Harjo On April 10, Bisson gave said. students insight from his The fi nal event of the festi- Learn More. experience as a published val on April 24, is the annual author. unveiling of the Lumen, which Continue your studies in a graduate “It’s fun to be here,” he said. is Mercyhurst’s undergraduate or post-baccalaureate program. “It’s a great campus, where creative arts magazine. students are alert, attentive and The magazine is comprised interesting people.” of submissions from students t.PSFUIBOBEWBODFEDFSUJöDBUFT t5FBDIFSDFSUJöDBUJPOT t4JYNBTUFSTEFHSFFQSPHSBNT Police log t&WFOJOHBOEXFFLFOEDPVSTFTPòFSFE Liquor Law Violation Harassment t'JOBODJBMBJEBOEBTTJTUBOUTIJQTBWBJMBCMF Mercy 200 3907 Lewis April 7 April 9 College discipline College discipline OPEN HOUSE Criminal Mischeif Larceny/Theft 8FEOFTEBZ "QSJMtQN Parking Lot 1 Parking Lot 2 &BTUUI4U &SJF April 9 April 9 At the corner of 34th and Wallace Streets, Closed Pending investigation in the former Sts. Peter and Paul School Driving Under the Infl uence East Main Drive Can’t make it to the Open House? April 12 $BMM UPTFUVQBO College discipline JOEJWJEVBMBQQPJOUNFOU PAGE 4 NEWS April 16, 2008 Web worries: student information exposed College acts quickly to fi x problem, protect student privacy erine McAuley Adult Student In a statement released by green,” Coon said. “It was so the PDFs for the different awards be By Joshua Wilwohl Award. the college, initial reports sug- committee would not have to go posted.