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Pumpkin carving. (43%) Haunted houses and hayrides. (29%) 6: Mercyhurst’s Greg Baker speaks Corn mazes. (14%) about gender and spirituality What fall are you talking about? (14%) 11: Pilobolus to dance in the PAC This week’s What are you doing for INSIDE: $2 off coupon for Ghost fall break? Lake: 13 Levels of Fear POLL merciad.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 2 NEWS Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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Students gather with faculty and alumni at the Homecoming pregame tailgate. Spirit hats, food and music from the athletic band got the crowd ready for the game versus Gannon. Hurst homecoming a hit By Lauren Rogus the boys. I don’t get to see them nominee, said, “My favorite thing Contributing writer very much. I live up in Canada about Homecoming is that fam- so I use my one weekend away ily can all come, too. I like that This past weekend, Mercy- to come away from work and it is not just a student thing, but hurst celebrated Homecoming back to school and enjoy with also a family thing and an alumni Weekend. Students, faculty, the kids,” said Kevan McDacen, thing and it is a big Mercyhurst staff and alumni alike crowded a marketing alumnus. family as well as your own family the campus for celebratory ac- Current students also felt that thing.” tivities. Homecoming was a nostalgic Another student, Noelle The weekend kicked off with time for them, too. Zesky, a freshman Intelligence a charity golf outing and bon- “My favorite memory is living Studies and Information Tech- fire on Friday night. During the with my best friend that I met at nology double major, said, “My bonfire, the band played and school, Julia Detona. My favorite favorite thing is seeing everyone, the cheerleaders got the crowd part about Homecoming is get- especially seeing alumni because excited with their Laker spirit. ting free food and listening to the it is such a great supportive com- Saturday morning was a pre- band, because they’re the bomb,” munity.” game tailgate before the Laker said Amanda Smith, a junior In- Matt Bernarding, a trumpet football team went up against terior Design major. player in the Mercyhurst Athletic Gannon’s Golden Knights. The Molly Mills, a senior Biolo- Band and a freshman Intelligence tailgate had free food, spirit hats gy major, was nominated for Studies major, said, “My favorite for students and a special area Homecoming court and was vot- thing about Mercyhurst is the for the alumni. ed Homecoming queen by her love from everybody and the car- Alumni from all graduating peers. ing that comes from them. The classes came back to participate “My favorite memory was the best thing about Homecoming in the Homecoming festivities. Homecoming dance last year,” is all the food. My favorite band “My favorite memory of Mer- said Mills. “My favorite thing song is probably ‘25 Or 6 To 4.’” cyhurst was hanging with my Mitch Marsh photo about Homecoming is that it Cole Lowe, senior Spanish friends. It was the best time,” makes Mercyhurst feel like a big- Education major, was crowned said Paulette Vaccar, Class of Homecoming King Cole Lowe, and Queen Molly Mills, were crowned ger university, but we are actually Homecoming king. 1983, who is part of the alumni during halftime of the football game against Gannon. a small school. Just for Home- “My favorite thing about Mer- board. coming weekend.” cyhurst is the ability to make Each year, alumni come back rience at Mercyhurst was so great er and after all that experience it Mills also explained what friendships really easily. There are to meet up with all friends and that I love to come back every has been really fun to come back. Homecoming court is and how so many groups and so many op- reminisce about their time at year. I get to see everyone, my fa- My son is an alum as well. It is to be on it. portunities to be around people Mercyhurst. vorite teachers and all my friends nice the legacy continued.” Her “If you are a senior, you can get who have your same ideals and “I think my favorite memory that revisit every year.” son, Thomas Frank, received his nominated and there are a group values, which makes establishing was the pig roast we used to have Not all of the Mercyhurst bachelor’s degree in 2013 and of guys and a group of girls. The friendships not difficult at all. It during SpringFest,”said Brooke alumni decided to leave after master’s degree in 2015. number changes every year. You enriches the whole college expe- Billingsley, Class of 2000. “It was graduation. Some now work at Other alumni make longer just have to show up to the game, rience because of that, whether such a fun time to get together the university. Betsy Frank, Class treks to come back for Home- we vote through email and then it be with peers, professors or with everybody, and it was very of 1981, works in the president’s coming. at half time the king and queen administrators, it is so easy,” said enjoyable. So I guess my favorite office. “I love the sports and the fam- are announced,” Mills said. Lowe. memory was camaraderie with my “I work here, and it is won- ily-friendly campus. My favor- Emma Preston, a senior Bi- fellow students. I came back for derful to be home all the time,” ite thing about Homecoming is ology and Psychology double Homecoming because my expe- said Frank. “I was a cheerlead- coming home and saying hi to major and Homecoming court SEE HOMECOMING, PAGE 3

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By Kristian Biega Staff writer

On Sept. 25, in the Student Union Great Room, a panel of faculty members gathered to dis- cuss potential changes in the uni- versity’s grading system. After a survey held by Mercy- hurst Student Government (MSG) yielded striking results that a ma- jority of Mercyhurst students are in favor of changing the current grading scale to a more standard- ized scale, MSG decided to host a forum at which student voices could be heard about this topic. Mercyhurst currently does not have a common grading scale, which means that each individu- al professor has the freedom to choose the grading scale for each of their classes. This means that many classes and subject areas vary in what makes an A, B, C or D, even for classes taught by the same professor. Kristian Biega photo The forum was open to all members of the Mercyhurst Students gather to discuss a more standardized grading scale with professors and faculty. Students voiced their opinions about having the community as proponents of same grading scale across the entire university while professors voiced their concerns about taking away freedom of the professors. both sides of the issues made their opinions heard. The faculty said Dausey. “It has always tradi- understanding needed to receive A more clear survey will give what is best for the student body panel consisted of David Dau- tionally been viewed as something an A, whether the scale is 93-100 the Mercyhurst community a bet- as a whole, so as not to hurt an in- sey, Ph.D., provost and executive that related to the academic free- or 90-100 across the board. Grade ter idea of why the students feel dividual student or their academic vice president; Dyan Jones, Ph.D., dom of the faculty and their dis- inflation could become a problem this way and what possible solu- career. vice president of institutional cretion of how they want to grade as it becomes harder to define an tions may be. After discussion of the grading effectiveness; registrar Michele the class and to the fact that the “A student” with a more common “The more data you have to scale and the possible initiation Wheaton; Amy Parente, Ph.D., grades of the class will still be the system. make an informed decision, the of a plus/minus system, the floor assistant professor of chemistry; same.” Students are concerned that dif- better,” said Parente. “You want was opened to general questions. and Amy Doolan, Ph.D., associ- However, the students still want ferent scales will affect their GPAs to make sure you are making the The faculty panel answered vari- ate professor and associate dean, to further their case for a com- and therefore affect their chances best decision and what the conse- ous student questions on the new Walker School of Business. mon scale among classes because at more appealing résumés for quences of making those changes cyber security area, Self Service “The students are part of our they feel that it is easier to under- jobs and graduate school. How- might be.” 4-year planning programs, class intergovernmental springboard,” stand and more fair from subject ever, most future employers to- Another misconception with registration, internships and cam- said Dausey. “Therefore, having to subject to have all letter grades day are looking at consistency of the change in grading scale is that pus housing issues. data to support what the students correspond to one scale. grades, experience and letters of this change will affect the plus/ MSG typically hosts a fall and desire along with my personal One potential solution for the recommendation. minus system of Mercyhurst. spring semester forum, but this opinion, is very helpful for us.” issue would be standardization The results of an initial survey Mercyhurst currently uses “plus- one was held specifically to dis- The faculty recently decided among departments, giving stu- for students showed overwhelm- es” to denote higher numerical cuss opinions on the grading scale. not to advance the idea of the dents in these majors a clearer ing support of standardizing the scores on grades, but they do not MSG President Jonah Jackson saw standardization because they be- sense of what is expected for each grading scale. Jones offered her have a minus to counterbalance this forum as well attended and lieve it imposes on their intellec- evaluation. help to MSG in creating a more this system. Many students are in successful, but encouraged more tual freedom and discretion in the “The Walker School is pret- detailed, robust and unbiased sur- favor of adding the minus to the students to come to the forums or classroom to grade it to their per- ty close to being standard,” said vey for pursuing the issue in the system. Though some faculty are MSG meetings if they have issues sonal judgment. Doolan. future. in favor as well, they advised that or ideas for the administration. Dausey responded to questions The main clarification that the “If you want to make your it may alter current student GPAs “This forum was a great way on why Mercyhurst does not al- faculty wish to give the students point, you need to have really real- and will take at least one school to get the discussion going,” said ready have a standardized grading is that the standardization of a ly strong data to make that point,” year to implement. Jackson. “If you want to voice scale in place. grading scale will not influence said Jones. “If you do want to have With any changes that will be your concerns, forums are a great “We have to keep our mind on the difficulty of the class, nor will a voice, I’ll help you make that case made, the faculty made it clear place to do so. This is where the outcome that we want first,” it affect the effort or conceptual in the strongest way possible.” that they only want to look at things are changed.” Homecoming: Alumni leave game with a victory CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 hurst has become a second home with that made it so wonderful. two service trips I went on this that traveled for the game. he will always come back to. That experience is so enriching year with a group that were all in A Mass was also held on Sunday After the Homecoming court “My favorite thing about between all of you. It is just great my major and so being there with at 11 a.m., along with a brunch in was announced at halftime, the Homecoming is that this is the to come back and see each other them and experiencing that with Grotto Commons. Lakers went on to defeat Gannon. chance where you can come back again.” them,” said Lowe. “And also com- Other Mercyhurst teams that Homecoming festivities continued after you’ve gone because this is Whether current student or ing back to Mercyhurst to talk to also played this weekend includ- on throughout the rest of the af- your home for four years,” said alumni, memories are something people about it were my favorite ed women’s volleyball on Friday, ternoon and into the early part of Lowe. “It’s where you establish each person takes with them when memories.” men’s water polo, men and wom- Sunday. part of who you are. And so you they leave. After the game on Saturday, en’s soccer and women’s volleyball Lowe talked about the joy of can come back and see the people “My two favorite memories there was trivia and a Mass at 4:30 on Saturday, and women’s field Homecoming and how Mercy- you established those friendships of Mercyhurst in general are the p.m. for the alumni and families hockey on Sunday.

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On Oct. 25, the Office of International Education and Study Abroad will host its annual study abroad fair. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Great Room. There will be free consultation with representatives from various programs. Students will have the chance to learn about travel opportunities from around the world. For more information, please contact Cyndy Dunn at studyabroad@ Elizabeth Shewan photo mercyhurst.edu or stop by From left, John Olszowoka, Melissa Heerboth, Kevin Sullivan, Chris Magoc and Randy Clemons discuss the debate surrounding Confederate Preston 105. monuments in the United States. Behind them is a picture of The Confederate Monument at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Show spirit and support dance team Offensive or historical? The Mercyhurst Dance Team is selling T-shirts to Forum discusses future of Confederate monuments help raise money for the By Elizabeth Shewan and, centrally, that there would es that even could be perceived and what they’re intended to do team. Staff writer be no easy answers to the ques- as violent.” is an important, salient part of The shirts come in tion of what to do with Confed- For Heerboth, monuments to this debate,” Sullivan said. navy blue or green with On Sept. 26, Mercyhurst host- erate monuments. the Confederacy perpetuate sys- Such monuments are designed a green anchor and ed “Facing a Conflicted Heritage: However, not one of the pan- tematic racism and even consti- with this idea in mind, and thus the phrase “Living the History, Memory, and the Battle elists agreed completely with any tute social violence. send messages beyond the obvi- Laker Life.” Shirts are over Confederate Monuments.” other. The assembled professors Magoc was uncertain as to what ous. To Sullivan, it is clear that the $10 each. To buy one The event, which took place in represented various disciplines, the answer to the controversy is. monuments perpetuate system- for yourself, just find any Taylor Little Theater, featured and each approached the sub- He pointed to multiple possible atic slavery and racism, pointing member on the dance five Mercyhurst professors: Ran- ject in accordance with their own solutions, none of which would to revered Confederate generals team. dy Clemons, Ph.D., Political Sci- background. There are many satisfy everyone. One answer in who bought and sold slaves, pro- ence; Melissa Heerboth, Ph.D., ideas regarding what ought to be particular he referred to was used fessed outwardly to be fighting to Psychology; Chris Magoc, Ph.D., done about the controversy, and in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, keep slavery and committed hor- Rent-A- History; John Olszowoka, Ph.D., the opinions expressed reflected the location of John Brown’s his- rific crimes against black soldiers. History; and Kevin Sullivan, this. toric raid, an event that contrib- Clemons looked to the Consti- Habitater Ph.D, Philosophy. Olszowoka mentioned the time uted to the outbreak of the Civil tution of the United States and The focus of the forum was periods in which monuments to War. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, Rent-A-Habitater is the controversy regarding statues the Confederacy were built, first In the 1990s, the National Park and how they interact with each back again this year. of Confederate generals and offi- in the era of Reconstruction af- Service attempted to relieve ten- other, for insight into the war Mercyhurst’s Habitat for cials. The issue has taken a spot- ter the Civil War, and second in sions surrounding a controversial that divided and continues to di- Humanity chapter has light in the media, especially since the 1950s and 1960s, when the statue erected in the 1930s by vide the country. student volunteers that a protest regarding the removal civil rights movement was hap- supplementing the statue with a “In November 1863, with will go to a professor or of such a statue in Charlottes- pening, resulting in a resurgence marker, contextualizing the stat- only 272 words, in a three-min- faculty’s house and help ville, Virginia, resulted in several of Confederate culture. ue and the history of the Civil ute speech (Lincoln) changed with some cleaning. deaths as well as a media frenzy. “What you have here is people War in the area. The solution was the constitution and our country Over the weekend of Some claim that since the stat- trying to tell a different version not particularly successful, and forever,” said Clemons. “He did Oct. 6-7, Oct. 21-22 and ues and memorials honor the of history, one that, I would ar- Magoc freely admits it is not a so by focusing on the spirit, not Oct. 28-29, students will men who fought to keep slavery gue, is a-historical,” he said. perfect solution. just the letter of the constitution, work in two- to four-hour in this country, they are racist Heerboth was strongly in favor “I’m still uncomfortable with and by tying it to the Declaration shifts. The rate is $10 per and offensive and ought to be of the removal of Confederate the idea of interpretive markers of Independence, especially the student per hour, and all removed, while others argue that monuments. as an answer, as a satisfactory claim that ‘all men are created the money raised goes the statues are part of both lo- “I think that when a state has answer to these monuments that equal.’” toward the spring break cal and national history, and thus decided that this person should embody and absolutely, deeply, Though drawing conclusions trips that the chapter deserve to remain. Many others be commemorated and this per- profoundly reflect this deep and around such a controversial top- goes on each year. fall somewhere in between these son should be memorialized, it dark history of racism and slav- ic is incredibly hard, discussing Contact Mikayla Herr, points of view. kind of lends a seriousness or ery in this country,” Magoc said. them is important, and Mercy- chapter president, for When approaching the top- validity or perception of validity The aesthetics of commemo- hurst is doing its part to encour- more info. ic, the panelists agreed on some to that person,” said Heerboth. ration were of particular interest age its community to consider fundamental points: that slavery “And I think that creates spaces to Sullivan. the issue of Confederate monu- Have a news tip for Merciad and racism are morally wrong, that are not welcoming and spac- “Where (the monuments) are ments thoughtfully. In a Minute? Send an email to [email protected] FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, October 4, 2017 NEWS PAGE 5 Hurst team part of STUDENT GOVERNMENT APPLE conference This weekend’s By Rebecca Dunphy rector of Wellness; Megan McK- questionnaires to developing campus events Staff writer enna, director of Residence Life; whole new policies can create ma- and student athletes Joel Bowers jor improvements at Mercyhurst.” Sept. 22 through 24, members and Diana Schmitt. Although the team has only of the Mercyhurst athletic com- Team members attended pre- been back for a few days, the munity attended the 2017 Divi- sentations and discussions with team members are already using sion II APPLE Training Institute various professionals from the the information they gained at in Washington D.C. University of Virginia, Virginia the conference to plan a better, Coordinated by the Gordie Commonwealth University, the healthier future for Mercyhurst Center for Substance Abuse Pre- National Center for Drug Free student-athletes. vention at the University of Vir- Sport, and the University of “Our first step is to organize a ginia, the prestigious conference North Carolina Greensboro. meeting with some of our facul- brought together 40 select schools “The speakers were fantastic. ty and administration to help get from around the country to learn Linda Hancock from VCU was the their support,” said Schmitt. “We about substance abuse prevention keynote speaker Friday night and have a step-by-step plan that the and the promotion of health and also spoke throughout the week- folks at APPLE helped us set up. wellness. end,” said Dimatteo. “The team This plan will take time to imple- Accompanied by Kutztown learned many ways to implement ment, but I am hopeful it will be University, Mercyhurst was one the seven slices of APPLE and successful.” of only two Pennsylvania State ways to educate student-athletes Students can expect initiatives Athletic Conference (PSAC) in- on substance abuse prevention.” regarding alcohol, tobacco and stitutions given the opportunity The seven parts of the AP- other drugs to be implemented on to bring a prevention team and PLE substance abuse prevention campus in the near future thanks represent the conference on a na- program — recruitment, expec- to the prevention team and the tional ballot. tations and attitudes, policies, ed- Division II APPLE Training In- “It is a great opportunity to ucation, drug testing, referral and stitute. learn the APPLE model and bring counseling and sanctioning — “It’s hard to think that five peo- MSG will be hosting an event for students to learn initiatives to campus regarding were tools discussed at the con- ple that attended a convention can about sexual assault, hear how to overcome stigmas student-athlete health, wellness ference that allowed schools to affect 3,000 students in a college and substance abuse prevention,” create a personalized prevention where drinking alcohol and do- and listen to stories from survivors. The event will be said certified athletic trainer Tri- plan for their respective schools. ing drugs on the weekend is get- Friday in the Student Union. sha Dimatteo. “It is also exciting “I think that the information ting more normal,” said Bowers. to represent PSAC.” can help a tremendous amount,” “If the steps are done right at the Dimatteo was part of the said Schmitt. “There is a lot of right time, I believe that those five five-person “prevention” team room for improvement, and the people can become a much larg- that represented the school over Mercyhurst APPLE team has er number. We would just have to the weekend. Other members learned so much after attending get people on our side and get it were Dr. Judy Smith, executive di- the conference. Little things from rolling.” Artist shares experience at Activism Speaker Series By Marina Boyle by political commentator Symone we don’t look out for one anoth- Staff writer Sanders and filmmaker and entre- er. The path isn’t always a straight preneur Celine Couteau. line, but you don’t need to go it On Saturday, MSG and SAC are teaming up to host a The Activism Speaker Series MSG hopes to highlight that alone,” Thomas said. kickball tournament. Sign-ups are free, but teams are commenced this week with a talk activism does not have a specif- The speech concluded with a from Zeke Thomas, a DJ, artist ic mold and is not limited to one question-and-answer session that encouraged to donate. Proceeds will go toward cancer and music producer. group or person. allowed students to express their research. The tournament will be held on the baseball Thomas, who is the son of The talk by Thomas empha- own thoughts on this difficult field or in the MAC if there is rain. NBA legend Isaiah Thomas, sized the fact that one in six men topic, and to ask questions. came to Mercyhurst to speak in the United Sates are sexually Before the final autograph sign- about sexual violence and to assaulted, as are one in four wom- ing, Thomas concluded with a share his own experience. As en. powerful call to action. He asked a gay man who was a victim of Thomas told the audience that the audience to consider: “If you sexual assault, he uses activism to “no one ever talks about this, but don’t be you, then who are you?” change the narrative. there are survivors and victims Students who attended cited The Activism Speaker Series everywhere. I felt that my man- the talk as powerful, moving and MERCYHURST CAMPUS spreads the message of self-ac- hood had been taken from me.” heartening. ceptance and builds on last year’s Thomas is hoping to create a “The Activism Speaker Series idea of claiming one’s identity. platform for real conversation by is another means of how MSG Through their stories, speakers changing the culture and conver- hopes to enhance the lives of stu- push others to be spokespeople sations around sexual violence, dents on campus. We want this CRIME LOG and champions of representation and by breaking down societal series to be impactful. My hope in their communities. barriers and harmful stereotypes. is that with everything going on Sept. 21: Harassment at 3809 Lewis Ave. Previously, Mercyhurst Student His talk focused on the cen- in the world, these speakers help Government (MSG) has only tral message that “a lot of times spur meaningful conversations hosted two speakers a year, one in this life people don’t get the on campus and empower stu- Sept. 25: Theft on Egan walkway in the fall and one in the spring. chance to be free and to express dents to want to say more – to This year, the series has become themselves.” be part of change not only on Sept. 29: Criminal mischief in Lot #22 more robust, with a common “We’re going to have to grow campus, but beyond the gates of theme among the speakers. Later as a generation and a society. We Mercyhurst,”Jonah Jackson, Stu- on in the year, talks will be given don’t protect each other enough, dent Government president said. Sept. 29: Liquor law violation at 742 E. 40th St.

FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT #THEMERCIAD PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Ask Mia Baker to speak on Anyone have a problem that gender, spirituality they need help fixing? Ask for Mia’s advice at: By Elizabeth Shewan boys, family life is an important Staff writer influence for Baker. [email protected] “The more I studied this, the On Oct. 4, Greg Baker, director more I looked at those cute little ******************* of Campus Ministry and adjunct faces and thought, I don’t know instructor of Catholic Studies, how to lead you towards man- will speak on spirituality and gen- hood, whatever that means,” said der from a Catholic perspective. Baker. “And then the further I got Dear Mia, Baker’s talk, entitled “Spirituali- on in my studies, I realized this ty and Gender: Catholic Perspec- was just as much about my daugh- tives on a Whole and Just Life,” is ter and about my wife, in a culture the annual fall lecture sponsored where in too many relationships My professor talks extremely by the William C. Sennett Insti- women are made to suffer, to fear fast when he gives lectures. tute for Mercy & Catholic Stud- violence at the hands of men.” He uses a PowerPoint, but it ies. Studying spirituality and gen- doesn’t have much detail in it Baker has been working on der from a Catholic perspective his Doctor of Ministry through adds a dimension to topics that so I’m always struggling to Fordham University. His disser- are already complex. Spirituality write down all the information tation is on spirituality and gen- and gender both defy easy expla- before he moves on to something der, approaching it from a male nations, and the teachings of the perspective. He is scheduled to Catholic Church are not always else. Would it be rude to ask Photo contributed by Diocese of Erie defend his dissertation Nov. 8 in palatable to a society where issues him to slow down? What should New York City. Greg Baker, director of Campus of gender have come to the fore- I do? “I’m concerned about guys on Ministry and adjunct instructor front in popular media. college campuses,” said Baker. “I of Catholic Studies, will speak on Despite evolving societal ideas don’t see a lot of them involved in gender and spirituality on Oct. 4 on gender roles, there are still rig- Sincerely, a lot of ways. I worry that guys are at 7 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. id ideas of what masculinity and starting to find a poverty of iden- femininity are, a subject Baker in- tity, they’re not always sure who Mercyhurst, Baker is married and tends to focus on in his lecture. they are, what it means to be a guy has four children. Juggling every- Among topics Baker intends to Slow Writer in today’s culture.” thing is a feat in itself. address is complementarity. This Baker’s work with students has “Doctoral work has been in- is the idea that men and women influenced his thoughts on the vigorating and exhausting,” said are made to fit together, biologi- subject. Despite his concerns, Baker. “My wife had been noth- cally and socially. Baker has found encouragement ing short of hectic. My children Baker will also engage in a dis- Dear Slow Writer, through campus ministry work. have been very understanding. cussion of patriarchy, a subject “As I get to know students and They have known the right times that is impossible to ignore when hear their stories and see their gifts to challenge me to put down my looking at spirituality and gender. come out, the students give me a work and spend quality time with Baker plans to address “why our Personally, I do not think it tremendous amount of hope that them. And 4 a.m. and strong cof- church is better than patriarchy, would be rude if you asked your things in our culture that seem like fee have become my closest allies. and we can do better than that.” professor to slow down a little they can’t be reconciled, that they I never want to do doctoral work This lecture is open to the com- bit. Teachers are there to give can be,” Baker said. again, and I would not trade the munity and will take place on Oct. In addition to his dissertation experience for anything.” 4 at 7 p.m. in the Walker Recital you the information, and they research and his responsibilities at As the father of three young Hall, even if it is Hurst Day. shouldn’t be making it harder by not giving students time to take notes. It may be possible that other people in your class think he Organizations engage is talking too fast as well. Being the one to raise your hand and politely ask your in cancer awareness professor to slow down would be By Rebecca Dunphy The International Association and what life lessons mesothelio- Staff writer for the Study of Lung Cancer, ma teaches. beneficial to your classmates as Schneider Labs and the Mesothe- “We hope people got to learn well. I’m sure your professor On Sept. 26, people through- lioma Asbestos Awareness Center about the different dangers of will understand the problem and out the country took to Twitter were among the many organiza- asbestos, how asbestos can still try to change it for everyone. to celebrate the 13th annual Me- tions that shared their own con- pose a huge health threat today sothelioma Awareness Day with a tent and participated in the dis- and hear some stories from survi- If you’re uncomfortable asking tweetchat hosted by the Asbestos cussion. vors on what they went through,” him in class to slow down, try Disease Awareness Organization Emily Walsh, Mesothelioma said Walsh. “The fact that people (ADAO). Cancer Alliance outreach director, took time out of their businesses sending him an email about Moderated by the organizations was impressed with the turnout and personal days to join in this what’s going on. You could also Less Cancer (@LessCancer), Co- for the event and the amount of event and spread awareness is try recording the lecture on lombia Sin Asbestos (@AnaC- original content that was shared. amazing.” your phone so you can listen Nio), and the “Steve McQueen: “The day was a great step to- Although the event came to American Icon” film team (@ ward success in our opinion. a close in the early afternoon, again later on to see if you McQueen Event), the hourlong There was an amazing rate of par- awareness efforts are far from missed any important points. event ran from noon to 1 p.m. ticipation from tons of organiza- over. Participating organizations Twitter users were able to join tions and individuals,” said Walsh. will continue to promote meso- the chat and learn about the dis- “We were lucky enough to see thelioma and asbestos awareness ease and asbestos through the many organizations put out their throughout the year in hope that #ENDMeso tag. own content as well.” there will never again be a need Sincerely, A diverse selection of patients, Conversation was prompted for an event or awareness day. advocates, survivors, organiza- by a list of five questions regard- “We hope this will continue in tions and professionals informed ing how to raise awareness, what future years and encourage more Mia others about this rare form of newly diagnosed patients should and more people to join so that cancer by sharing their experienc- know, where to find helpful re- the awareness can keep growing,” es with the disease. sources, where to find strength Walsh said. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 FEATURES PAGE 7

Lauren Alfieri photo The Mercy Emissaries hosted a Dress it Forward event on Sept. 27, to collect professional clothing for women in Erie. The event supported Dress for Success Erie. Women dress for success By Lauren Alfieri Contributing writer and Abigail Rinard Features editor

On Sept. 27, the Mercy Em- issaries hosted a Fall Tea to sup- port Dress for Success Erie. The “Dress it Forward” event, which took place in the Mercy Heri- tage Room on campus, collected clothing, accessories and other items to help women in the Erie community. Individuals who attended the tea had to bring one of the fol- lowing items as their entrance ticket: gently used or new cloth- ing, scarves, gift items, personal Lauren Alfieri photo care products, costume jewelry or other similar items. The Fall Tea required attendees to bring gently used professional “Dress for Success Erie is a clothing and accessories as their entry ticket. program of Mercy Center for Women, which was founded by the Sisters of Mercy,” said Mary Graziano, director of Dress for Success Erie. “We are an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide.” Lauren Alfieri photo Dress for Success Worldwide is an organization that promotes Mary Graziano, director of Dress for Success Erie, presented on the global change. It provides pro- mission and goals of the organization at the Fall Tea. fessional clothing to women, at- tempting to help them break the work of support, professional clothing. The organizers ask that poverty cycle. attire and the development tools the clothing be in good condition The creators of Dress for Suc- necessary to help women thrive in and professional or business casu- cess Worldwide believe that “ad- work and life.” al. Accessories, shoes and person- dressing women’s needs is central The Fall Tea included a presen- al care products are also welcome. to improving the quality of life tation by Graziano, as well as food Volunteer positions are also for not only that woman but also and conversation surrounding the available to interested individuals. her family, future generations and issue of how to help women in Overall, the Dress it Forward her community.” Erie achieve success and recover event at Mercyhurst was a success. Affiliates of Dress for Success from financial hardships. “(We) are so very grateful to can be found across the globe, The program envisions a “world Dr. Alice Edwards and the Mer- with the Erie chapter being only where women do not live in pov- cy Emissaries for reaching out to one of many. erty; are treated with dignity and volunteer and do what we call a The mission of Dress for Suc- respect; and are strengthening their ‘Dress it Forward’ event,” said cess Erie, according to the orga- families and shaping their commu- Graziano. “The collection of Lauren Alfieri photo nization’s website, is “to empower nities,” according to the website. clothing, accessories and bath women to achieve economic in- Dress for Success Erie wel- and body products needed for the After the presentation, guests at the Mercy Emissaries’ Fall Tea dependence by providing a net- comes donations of money or women we serve was fabulous.” enjoyed discussion and a variety of snacks. PAGE 8 FEATURES Wednesday, October 4, 2017 NEW AT HURST Seize the retreat

By Abigail Rinard Features editor

Carpe Diem (CD) retreats have become a staple at Mercyhurst. Occurring once each semester, CD retreats are hosted by Campus Ministry. They are student-led, nonreligious retreats that give an opportunity for students to get off campus and build a lasting community with one another. Carlena Bressanelli photo “The retreats are student-led and provide an opportunity for Heather Denning, left, is a new instructor of Art Therapy. students to take a break from their studies, meet new people and learn more about themselves,” Heather Denning, said Jenell Patton, assistant direc- tor of Campus Ministry. instructor of Art Therapy CD 9 will take place Nov. 17- 19. Students will board a bus on Heather Denning, M.A., ATR-BC, ATCS, LSW, is a new Friday afternoon around 4 p.m., instructor of Art Therapy at Mercyhurst University. Originally travel to Villa Maria Retreat Cen- from Ohio, Denning has a B.S. in Art Therapy from Bowling ter, and then return early Sunday State University, with concentrations in Social Work and afternoon. Drawing. She then attended Norwich University, where she “Carpe Diem eradicates any received her M.A. in Art Therapy. pressures that hold you back from “My high school art teacher told me about the field of Art being your true self,” said Thomas Therapy, and I wanted a career with the arts and working Matheson, ’17. with people,” Denning said. These retreats are about cre- Abigail Rinard photo Denning began teaching part time at Mercyhurst during ating an atmosphere where stu- the 2016 school year. This year, however, she was brought dents can be open, dropping the Carpe Diem 9 will take place at Villa Maria Retreat Center on Nov. 17- into the program full time. cardboard cutout that they often 19. The nonreligious, student-led retreats are held once a semester. “I actually found the position through the Mercyhurst show to the world. Student lead- website and I have friends and students who went to the ers strive to help cultivate this en- not have encountered otherwise. Prots was surprised by his first program. I knew it was a well established undergraduate art vironment through transparency “I went on CD 5 and it was experience on a CD retreat. therapy program,” Denning said. and honesty. such a great experience. I didn’t “When I went on Carpe Diem Denning has big plans for the program. “CD retreats are about stories know many people going into it, 5 my freshman year, I had a good “I really want to establish and grow the Art Therapy and how they connect us, and but by the end of the weekend I idea of what I was getting into,” program and connect students to real-life experiences how they give us meaning and had made friendships and con- said Prots. “I had gone on retreats where art therapists may be working,” said Denning. “I hope,” said Greg Baker, director nections and memories with peo- during high school, so I was look- would like to start some group art therapy classes and of Campus Ministry. “These re- ple I’d been walking past on cam- ing forward to the weekend away continue some additional service learning opportunities for treats are so powerful because of pus for a year,” said Pollock. “It from the chaos of college. Little Art Therapy students abroad.” the amazing student leaders who was immediately a very safe space did I know that it would be more Denning, accompanied by several Mercyhurst students plan and run the entire retreat. that allowed me to open up and impactful than any retreat I had as well as graduate students from Ursuline College, will be Their hard work, their nonjudg- tell my story, which I think is an been on before.” traveling to Nepal to work with schoolchildren. They will be mental spirits and their desire to incredibly rare opportunity. I’m King and Prots expressed the doing art therapy with the students in the classroom and help others to seize the day more lucky to have had the experience solidarity that can be found in CD hope to engage the multicultural atmosphere through art. fully is what makes these retreats and I hope everyone can have a communities. Meanwhile, the graduate students will be working with so special.” chance to experience it for them- “My Carpe Diem experience victims of human trafficking. The CD retreats represent a selves.” was amazing, and going on the re- “Within the first year of teaching, she was the driving growing experience for many The community that forms treat is one of the best decisions force for the Art Therapy program’s very first study abroad students across campus. Amelia between CD retreatants is a spe- that I have made in college,” said trip to Nepal,” said Morgan Karcher, junior Art Therapy Kanonczyk, junior Criminal Jus- cial and lasting one. Friendships King. “It was truly a life changing and Psychology double major. “These classes have made tice major, is a leader on the up- formed on these retreats continue and eye opening experience. You me feel confident in my knowledge of art therapy and coming retreat and commented long after they return to campus. are able to realize that you are not psychotherapy as well as my experience in volunteer work on her own experience at CD 5. “It’s a good time to get to know alone in the experiences that you and preparation for graduate school.” “The Carpe Diem retreat made yourself and make lasting friend- have gone through and that those Many students feel more prepared for their futures after me step out of my comfort zone ships,” said Katie Chontos, senior experiences do not have to define taking Denning’s classes. and meet people who are, till this Biology major and CD 9 leader. who you are.” “I like that she has a lot of application that we can use in day, some of my best friends,” Many students who go on a “Being able to experience the real world, which is really helpful. Classes are hands on said Kanonczyk. “I loved every CD later return as leaders, gain- the stories of people who were and practical application,” said Cailin Jaspers, sophomore minute of the weekend, and I ing a completely different, though at different stages of life was Art Therapy major. wouldn’t have changed it for any- equally powerful, experience. incredibly moving to me and Students also commented on the healthy environment thing.” Three such students are Natalie helped me realize that it was OK that Denning creates in her classroom. Brooke Dicks, senior Athletic Merucci, senior Intelligence Stud- that I didn’t have it all figured “I think that she provides a very safe and positive learning Training major, almost didn’t go ies and Psychology double major; out,” Prots said. space for her students and is dedicated to giving them the on her retreat. Cole Prots, junior Graphic Design CD 9 applications are available best education possible,” said Julia Detota, sophomore “I wasn’t going to go because I major; and Ryan King, senior In- in the Campus Ministry lounge. double major in Art Therapy and Psychology. “Being an art thought that I wasn’t going to like telligence Studies major. They are due, along with a $20 de- therapist herself, she brings in a huge amount of insight it and I turned my form in at the “Being a leader was the best ex- posit, by Oct. 20. and experience for the program.” very last second. I am so glad that perience,” said Merucci. “I loved “CD 6 was where I started to In addition to providing exceptional teaching and a I did,” said Dicks. “I think people being able to share the CD expe- believe that there were more good stimulating environment, Denning also is willing to act as a should go on CD trips because rience with a new group of stu- people in the world than bad,” mentor for her students. they are more than you will ever dents and be with them as they said Deanna Callerame, senior “I think Professor Denning’s teaching is very effective. Her expect. It is a time to just break experienced either new things and Biochemistry major and CD 9 classes are super fun because she’s always there to help us away from reality and to make people or found out more about leader. and talk about anything,” said Erin Jenkins, a junior double some really awesome friends. CD themselves. I think it’s import- Everyone is welcome on up- major in Art Therapy and Art Education. retreats are truly awesome, and ant for everyone to experience, coming CD retreats, whether Overall, the reaction to Denning has been positive. you will not want to come home because no matter where you’re in November or on CD 10 this “She truly is a gift to the Art Department, and I can’t wait from them.” at someone else is there too. It spring. to see where the Art Therapy program goes,” said Karcher. Rae Pollock, senior Communi- shows you that you’re loved, not “I would recommend that ev- cation and Graphic Design dou- alone and therefore should let eryone try to go on the CD re- — Carlena Bressanelli ble major, discussed how CD 5 al- other people meet you where you treats because they are so freeing,” lowed her to meet people she may are and love you too.” said Prots. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 FEATURES PAGE 9

Caitlyn Lear photo

The theme for this year’s corn maze at Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm is the farmer and the next generation. Hurst students explore maze By Caitlyn Lear for its bison meat. The family who worked at one of the local Koman. “This year, minus last For some students, Wooden News editor initially started eating bison meat stations,” Koman said. week, we have been pretty busy. Nickel Buffalo Farms is the first to help with the high cholesterol This year’s theme is the farm- Because of the warmer weather, corn maze they have ever visited. Fall is here, and that means and blood pressure that ran in the er and the next generation. The we had less people come, which “We don’t really grow corn in pumpkin spice, football, colorful family. Since then, they have add- Komans also added a bridge, I expected. Many people like Jamaica and we don’t celebrate leaves, hayrides and corn mazes. ed a petting zoo, a restaurant, gift which connects the farmer’s and to come when they can bundle Halloween, so going with Cam- Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm shop and corn maze. the child’s hands. The maze in- in sweatshirts and boots to trek pus Ministry to Wooden Nickel in Edinboro has brought in tour- “We started doing corn mazes cludes 16 mailboxes that “corn through the mud.” Buffalo Farm was my first time,” ists for the past nine years with nine years ago,” said Dan Koman, stalkers” must find. Each mailbox Mercyhurst has taken a group Allen said. a themed corn maze. The maze third generation owner and oper- has a sticker that corresponds to of students to the maze for the The Komans work hard to started Labor Day weekend and ator at the farm. “Each year we one of the words on the map. past few years. Students can pick bring people back every year for runs until Nov. 4. It is open 11 pick a different theme.” Some of the mailboxes this year to go in one of two groups and their unique mazes. a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Themes are picked based on the include “hard work,” “legacy,” walk the corn maze with friends. “People come from a good dis- Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 9:30 ideas that sound best at the time. “heritage” and “tradition.” “It was fun, but a mess,” said tance for the corn maze. I cut and p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. “We don’t really have a set way As Halloween approaches, the Aleique Allen, senior Biochemis- organize my maze a bit different The maze costs $7 per person, of finding themes. A few years maze gets more crowded. try major. “When I went sopho- than most,” said Koman. “We get and group rates are available. ago, we did a local fire department “We tend to get more visitors more year, it rained the night be- families, college kids and grown Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm theme. That idea came about be- during October. People like to fore, so my shoes were soaked. It adults. Everyone seems to have opened 26 years ago and is known cause we were talking to someone come when it is a bit colder,” said was so muddy.” fun.” LAKER MOMENT ‘There is still S’MORE time until Hurst Day’ Parkhurst Dining put out a charcoal grill on Sept. 27 to make s’mores in an attempt to placate students who were upset about the lack of Hurst Day festivities. Keeping with the spirit of Hurst Day jokes, and President Michael T. Victor’s attempts to comically mislead the university Amber Matha photo community on the date of Hurst A table with s’mores was set up in Garvey Park on Day, the table was accompanied Sept. 27. It teased students awaiting Hurst Day. with a taunting sign. PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Violin, piano duo to open Roche By Lauren Ganger has performed both in recital and with the Staff writer Wheeling Symphony. Stegeman points out the “very long gypsy-esque cadenza at the Guest violinist Rachel Stegeman and re- beginning” and the simple theme presented cital partner pianist David Allen Wehr are after it that becomes the basis for variations. coming to Mercyhurst as part of the Roche Stegeman says that even though the piece Guest Artist series in mid-October. is very rhythmic, “it should seem to be very Their recital will take place Oct. 16 at 8 improvised and free in the interpretation.” p.m., and a violin masterclass with Stege- Lastly, Prokofiev’s Sonata in D major for man will take place Oct. 17 at 12:45 p.m. Piano and Violin is a piece Stegeman calls Both events will be in Walker Recital Hall. “a strikingly beautiful but very technically For Stegeman, who worked as a studio challenging work” for both instruments. musician for soundtracks prior to her move Stegeman tells listeners that they should to Pittsburgh in 2002, the commercial part try to pick out “the Russian strength of to- of her background is not so isolated from nality and surprising cadences,” character- her career as a classical musician now. istics of Prokofiev’s that have given him a Stegeman writes, “I’d like to stress that place as one of her favorite composers. to be successful commercially you need to Contributed photo The masterclass the following afternoon have the same skills that it takes to be suc- in Walker will involve junior Violin stu- cessful in the classical world.” Rachel Stegeman and David Allen Wehr will open the 2017-18 season of the Roche dents Kayla Bravchock, a Music Education An active member of the Pittsburgh Guest Artist series on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. major, and Grace Ferrara, a Music major. classical music scene, Stegeman can be Bravchock will perform the first move- heard this season at Duquesne University The recital will consist of Tartini’s “Dev- trigued by the hall’s acoustics when she ment “Allegro” of Mozart’s Concerto no. (where she is an adjunct violin professor), il’s Trill Sonata,” Grieg’s Sonata in C minor, judged the Concerto and Aria Competition 4 for Violin, accompanied by collaborative Youngstown Symphony as concertmaster Ravel’s “Tzigane” and Prokofiev’s Sonata last spring. pianist Joyce Kriner, and Ferrara will play and as the soloist in Vivaldi’s “Four Sea- in D major for Piano and Violin. When asked to discuss her selections, the “Gigue” movement of Johann Sebas- sons” in March, Wheeling Symphony as Stegeman played several of the pieces she writes that the “Devil’s Trill Sonata” is tian Bach’s Partita no. 3 in E Major. concertmaster, West Virginia Symphony as a student and has returned to them as a a “technically challenging piece” and tells Stegeman said she is honored to be asked as concertmaster, Johnstown Symphony as professional to reinterpret them. listeners to “listen for the difficult double to perform at Mercyhurst and in a beautiful concertmaster, Pittsburgh Opera Orches- The “Devil’s Trill Sonata” is a piece that stop trills and the very intimidating cadenza concert hall and hopes that she is able to tra as associate concertmaster, Pittsburgh she studied in high school, and the Prokof- at the end.” successfully communicate the musical mes- Ballet Theatre Orchestra as associate con- iev piece was one she played for her senior The Grieg sonata, which features an ex- sage from these wonderful composers. certmaster and with the Pittsburgh Sym- recital in college. change between violin and piano, is a “su- She “hopes to inspire a musician out phony as a substitute first violinist. That being said, what the pieces she per energetic and driving piece for both there to be truly great in their life and ca- This is her first recital at Mercyhurst Uni- chose have in common is that she loves instruments equally.” reer.” versity, but she did come to Mercyhurst last them. Listeners should “listen for the mood As with all Roche Guest Artist recitals, this spring to judge the Civic Orchestra’s first Furthermore, she is excited to be per- changes in each movement,” Stegeman said. performance and the masterclass the follow- annual Concerto and Aria Competition. forming them in Walker, having been in- Ravel’s “Tzigane” is a piece that Stegeman ing day are free and open to the public. MOVIE REVIEW The Met brings UPCOMING ‘Kingsman: The ‘Magic Flute’ EVENTS Golden Circle’ By Steven Martz opera is that it was written to ap- Mercyhurst Civic By David McDonald The second, while still having Staff writer peal to the poor and noble class Staff writer the comedic quality and intense during its time. Orchestra action of the first, failed to bring Once again, the Mercyhurst It was truly written for the Oct. 29, 4 p.m., “Manners maketh the man” the personable nature to the new Institute for Arts and Culture is Vienna theater it was first per- Walker Recital Hall in the new “Kingsman” movie, characters. transporting us to a wonderful formed in. where our favorite duo Eggsy Eggsy is no longer portrayed as performance at the Metropolitan The opera is a song play, or and Harry must save the world the everyman and is instead de- Opera without having to learn Singspiel, format. Like any mu- Juried Photo Exhibit from an evil madman — or in picted to be living the high life by “fake” English. sical today, it is musical numbers Oct. 30-Dec. 15, this case, mad-woman. dating royalty and having a cool An encore of “Die Zauber- connected by more of a play type Cummings Art Gallery In this iteration of the raunchy job. flote,” popularly known as “The atmosphere with dialogue and yet beloved series, our favorite Going further down the misfit Magic Flute,” will be shown at the stage activity. spy organization, the Kingsmen, cast of characters, however, re- Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts The creators of the opera were ‘Guys and Dolls’ are in dire straits and face their veals the same issues. Center on Oct. 21. Freemasons, and Masonic symbol- Nov. 2-5, greatest opponent yet, a psy- Channing Tatum’s character, The recording starts at 12:55 ism is spread throughout the piece. chotic drug dealer named Poppy who despite being heavily teased p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 The opera is set in Egypt, but Performing Arts Center (played by Julianne Moore). in the trailer, has 10 minutes of p.m. many producers decide to use a In this twisted rendition, the meaningful screen time. The opera has a total run time general setting that just conveys Roche Guest Artist: Kingsmen are on the brink of Yet the screen time he does re- of 3 hours and 9 minutes, includ- the otherworldliness the opera extinction and must team up with ceive seems contrived just for the ing a 35-minute intermission. calls for. Tabla for Two their American counterparts, the sake of laughs. The opera is sung in German The conductor is James Levine. Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Statesmen, to foil Poppy’s plan to Even the character’s name – with “Met Titles” in English, Ger- The opera also has a talented cast Walker Recital Hall kill innocent civilians and force Agent Tequila – is meant simply man and Spanish. behind it. the president to legalize all drugs. as a joke. The composer for this opera is Golda Schultz plays Pamina, This movie, like its predeces- On its own, the film is enter- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the the Queen of the Night is played MIAC Live: sor, stays true to the vile nature taining at best, but it failed to live genius of the late 1700s. by Kathryn Lewek and Tamino Lily Tomlin of the source material through up to the unique standard that its Mozart actually died three is played by Charles Castronovo. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., grotesque deaths, crude humor predecessor set. months after the debut of “Die Other notable talents are Markus and explicit sexual innuendo. Anyone looking to see a film Zauberflote.” Werba, Christian Van Horn and Taylor Little Theatre Yet the second fails to capture on par with the first will be sorely Emanuel Schikaneder was the Rene Pape. some of the magic of the first. disappointed, but will still leave librettist, but also the original ac- Get your tickets online or at the Faculty Recital: The first movie was special. mildly entertained. tor that played Papageno. Mercyhurst box office. It had an entertainment value This fairy tale of an opera As always tickets are free for Hilary Philipp, oboe on par with a movie like “Dead- moves fluidly between earthy Mercyhurst students, $18 for an Nov. 15, 8 p.m. pool,” but also had relatable char- comedy and noble mysticism. adult ticket, $15 for seniors and Walker Recital Hall acters like Eggsy.  The interesting thing about this other students and $10 for youth.

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The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts and Culture is once again outdoing itself with an amazing opportunity to attend the National Theatre Live per- formance of “Rosencrantz & Guil- denstern Are Dead.” Do not miss your chance to see an encore of this wonderful production right here at the Mary D’Angelo Per- forming Arts Center on Oct. 22. The performance will start at 12:55 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Contributed photo Have you ever wondered about the minor characters in popular plays? Mercyhurst professor of Dance Mark Santillano holds fellow dancers in a pose reminiscent of Atlas during his time with Pilobolus. Have you ever seen a minor charac- ter in a play and thought about their lives? The answer is probably not. However, on the off chance you do, A night of dance for all this is the play for you. It follows the story of two minor By Megan Lay unique about his experience with Pilobolus working with students after his time in characters around the story of Shake- Contributing writer he said, “The creative process differs from the company he said, “I find it necessary speare’s “Hamlet.” Rosencrantz and most companies in that everything is collab- to keep humor in my work. I don’t like to Guildenstern are the focal point. On Oct. 11, Mercyhurst University has orative.” dwell in a dark place in my art and chore- The play is a situational come- the unique opportunity of showcasing Pi- “When I was a part of the company, there ography. dy around the drama that unfolds in lobolus Maximus: Beyond the Limits of were six dancers and four artistic directors “Through creativity, I let the students “Hamlet.” Dance at the Mary D’Angelo Performing involved,” he said. “So, we had 10 very know that it is alright if they do not make a This means that while watching you Arts Center. opinionated, compassionate and creative masterpiece every time,” he said. “Hopeful- will be able to pick out characters from Pilobolus’ repertory appeals to a wide people working on the same piece without ly, the more they try the more they will fig- “Hamlet” as well, almost like a little range of people from first time dance ob- a narrative, that could go any which way.” ure out what works. When they are afraid to game you can play while watching. servers to experienced dance critics. Santillano is excited to see the current try things, that is where creativity dies, and The play was written by Sir Tom Truly, there is something in Pilobolus dancers’ interpretations of repertory and they have trouble succeeding as artists.” Stoppard, an British playwright who Maximus for everyone. the company’s new works. Before the 7:30 p.m. performance, Pi- was knighted in 1997. It was first per- Pilobolus is a uniquely creative, high-ener- “Their best work all has humor, and they lobolus will be hosting a master class for formed in 1966. gy dance theater company, founded in 1971 create some very thoughtful pieces,” he said. dance majors. This time around, the play was di- by a group of college students without for- “Most of the pieces, if any, have literal Students will be exploring creative prob- rected by David Leveaux at The Old mal training in dance. narratives. They are experts at creating im- lem-solving of physical questions given cer- Vic theatre in London. Now, 47 years after its inception, Pilobolus ages, moods and feelings. The dancers take tain parameters. The stars in this play include the has toured 65 countries, challenging the ideas you on an emotional ride without a narra- Even if you have not made it to a dance charming Daniel Radcliffe, the talent- of many dance disciplines with their inven- tive.” performance in the PAC yet, Pilobolus is a ed Joshua McGuire and the witty Da- tive partnering and creature-making. Santillano also co-directs Mercyhurst’s wonderful introduction to dance. vid Haig. Mark Santillano, assistant professor of resident modern dance company, SoMar Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors As always, tickets are free for Mercy- Dance, performed with Pilobolus for three Dance Works, which is inspired by his time and $10 for students and youths. hurst students, $18 for an adults, $15 seasons (1995-1998). dancing with Pilobolus. Tickets for Mercyhurst students are free for seniors and students of other insti- When Santillano considered what was When asked how he transitioned into with their ID. tutions and $10 for youth. Flautist Sage to take the stage at Walker By Lauren Ganger There is no theme to her recital composer’s later works, a piece Furthermore, she says that influences, particularly of Cauca- Staff writer per se; rather, she writes that she in four movements for flute and this piece “will be a different and sus music. “wanted to present a program continuo. unique listening experience, due However, Sage writes that she Flautist Amanda Sage will give that provided variety and that also It follows the baroque sonata to the extended techniques that chose his flute sonata because it her first Mercyhurst performance represented contrasting periods, di chiesa form, which alternates are not typically heard in pieces displays the flute’s “technical and on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. in Walker Re- styles and techniques taken from slow and fast movements. from what could be considered expressive aspects.” cital Hall. the solo flute repertoire. The Enesco piece was written the more ‘traditional’ flute reper- The Briccialdi piece, “Carnival A new addition to the D’Ange- Each piece on the program has as an examination piece for the toire of the past. of Venice,” is actually a theme and lo department of Music faculty its place and holds educational Paris Conservatory in 1904 and Extended techniques are more variations on a Venetian song that as the instructor of Flute, Sage value not only to flute/music stu- was dedicated to Paul Taffanel, a and more common in the modern was popular during the compos- teaches at West Virginia Northern dents, but to listeners and music professor of flute there. flute repertoire, so it is a unique er’s time. Community College as an adjunct enthusiasts as well.” “The aim of this piece was a and new development in general.” In addition to his virtuosity as instructor, in addition to main- The program contains six piec- more modest performance (and) The Dvorak piece that Sage will a flutist, Briccialdi made improve- taining a large studio of private es: Sonata for Flute in E major, the attention is meant to be on the play originally featured two violins ments on the design of the flute. piano and flute students. BWV 1035 by J.S. Bach, “Canta- music, not so much the perform- and a viola but was later arranged This season, Sage can be heard As a teacher, Sage uses her bile et Presto” by Enesco, “The er,” said Sage. by the composer for a solo instru- performing with her woodwind knowledge as a Certified Personal Great Train Race” by Ian Clarke, An unaccompanied piece, “The ment and piano. quartet Bel Suono Ensemble and Trainer and Corrective Exercise Moderato from Romantic Piec- Great Train Race” attempts to Sage will play the first move- also as a soloist in chamber ensem- Specialist to aid her students. es, op. 75 by Dvorak, Sonata for mimic the sound of a train. ment of four, called “Cavatina.” bles in Pittsburgh and its environs. She writes that as a new faculty Flute and Piano by Taktakishvili Sage explains that it “incorpo- Taktakishvili, a Soviet compos- As with all Faculty and Roche member she is “very excited to be and “Carnival of Venice” by Bric- rates extended techniques for the er from Tbilisi, Georgia, is known Guest Artist Recitals, this per- working with the wonderful stu- cialdi. flute, including multiphonics, pitch primarily for his vocal works and formance is free and open to the dents and faculty at Mercyhurst.” The Bach piece is one of the bending and singing while playing.” his style is characterized by folk public. PAGE 12 OPINION Wednesday, October 4, 2017

GOOD Roommates make Homecoming weekend was a huge success with our football or break the year team’s victory over Gannon and Baldwin and McAuley, space can roommate quest because my the amazing hot chocolate and By Marina Boyle be an issue. roommate would be the only Furthermore, some people person I would know when I Staff writer festivities throughout the weekend. are naturally very private arrived on campus. or introverted and find it I got lucky. My roommate is hard to adjust to constantly amazing, and we are really similar. Having a roommate is communicating and spending Her family has adopted me into something that many of us can time with others. theirs within a few short weeks be apprehensive about at first. We all have annoying habits and I always have a second home I remember receiving an whether we realize it or not. here. We have similar majors, and email from my roommate a few People can be clingy, noisy or we like a lot of the same things. BAD weeks before school started and have conflicting sleep schedules. Sharing your living space thinking that she sounded great, I have friends tell me that their is definitely a challenge, but When Hurst Day finally happens, all but I was skeptical of how much roommate either never talks to roommates are the best for I could know a person simply them, or talks way too much. certain things. classes after 5:30 will be held. Boo! from online communication. A friend once told me that When you get along with each I am very fortunate in that his roommate embodies “every other, it’s like having a sleepover my first hunch was right and my single one of my pet peeves.” So, with your best friend every single roommate is awesome. sometimes not ideal. night. For me, having a roommate is Evidently, not all roommates There’s always someone to turn an important part of the college are created equal. to, to laugh with and to be there experience, and is essential Sometimes people are simply when you need to vent. during the transition from your not suited to living with one You can get a second opinion parents’ house to world of another. The level of happiness on everything from classes to adulthood. you’ll find with your roommate take to clothes to campus events. WEIRD Roommates are helpful for largely depends on how well your Advice is always available and lots of small things – to help compatibility on paper translates hopefully helpful. you when you’re locked out, to into real life. I think that having to learn Putting our own Mercyhurst spin replace the toilet paper, to wake Boise State University found how to live alongside someone on things, during football games a you up when you sleep through that 25 percent of students else is an essential experience. your alarm. nationally reported college Roommates are essential in first down is announced as a “Hurst Sharing our living space teaches roommate problems. achieving personal growth, down.” communication, compromise and While this is not optimal, full socialization skills and improved living habits. In many it is certainly reassuring that communicational development. ways, having a roommate is a rite approximately three-fourths of It seems to me that Mercyhurst of passage. us are happy. does us a great service by That being said, it is not always As an international student, I providing us with the opportunity a walk in the park. Particularly in was particularly invested in the to share our space with others. The Merciad Grading scale worries the scale ends up being. not actually have a say directly. Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Amber Matha Editor-in-Chief editormerciad By Logan Ford I think that the work you put in The Faculty Senate is one will warrant the end percentage of the governing bodies here Cheyanne Crum Managing Editor managingmerciad Staff writer Caitlyn Lear News Editor newsmerciad in the class, and by extent the at Mercyhurst, and creating a Abigail Rinard Features Editor featuremerciad letter grade. uniform system is under that Bernard Garwig Sports Editor sportsmerciad For example, if a student earns group’s jurisdiction and would Jenny Sabliov A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad Ever since I can remember 92 percent (a B+) in a class, if have to be that group’s initiative. Lauren Abbott Opinion Editor opinionmerciad what a grade was, my teachers the class was a 90-100 percent That isn’t to say that we as Meghan Maker Copy Editor copymerciad have taught that 93 percent and grading scale, the student may students couldn’t share our Chelsea Guida Photo Editor photomerciad up is an “A.” end up with an 89% instead, opinions with our instructors, but Megan Stubbs Ad Manager admerciad Imagine my surprise when which is still a B+. beyond that there is little we can Kristin Bowers Adviser kbowers some of my college professors However, for simplicity’s sake, directly do. explained on the very first day I would like to see a uniform Be persistent. of freshman year that an “A” in grading scale adopted across Ask facilitators about the issue. every department. Get their opinions. The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper their class was 90 percent and above. It is exceptionally annoying This is something that many of Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the At first I was irritated. After that for a single semester you students want to be changed, and school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office all, an A in one of my classes was could have six different grading it is something that students do is in Hirt, Room 110. Our phone number is (814) 824-2376. considered a B+ in others! scales for every class and the not regulate. I wasn’t alone, either. Students weight of these scales can be If only one professor is asked were raising their frustrations to vastly different. once about the current scales, the Provost, Dr. David Dausey, at For every one of the almighty nothing will get done. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters both of MSG’s townhall forums, syllabus’ dates and information, If this is something you are must be signed and names will be included with the and the Honors Program’s it would be ideal not to have to particularly passionate about, letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, Provost Teas last year. flip through each one’s pages to then ask each semester about we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are The topic has continued into find the grading scale for each updates, and ask each semester due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 this academic year, with MSG class. for your professors to raise the words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at even sponsoring it in a recent Despite what the majority of topic in Faculty Senate. [email protected]. survey. the students would like to see in Change is possible but patience Personally, I do not care what terms of a grading scale, we do and persistence are keys.

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OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS HURST STUDENTS Respect the anthem Steelers, but formerly was an stand at attention to this symbol SPEAK UP By Michael Army Ranger who served three during the national anthem. Clevenger tours in Afghanistan. Kneeling during the national We asked: What is your favorite There were also the Colts, anthem is protected under the Contributing writer who chose to stand during the First Amendment. national anthem, but took a But just because we can do it, building on campus? Pretty much everyone can moment to kneel afterward, doesn’t exactly mean we should agree that the political climate of still making their point of the do it. Alexandra Long, sophomore Political the past year has been tense. protest. Those people you’re Science major: “I like the library because But no matter what happens, During that time, the ROTC disrespecting sacrificed either I work there, and it’s a great place to study there should be a certain line that battalion, which I’m a part of, their lives or more so you could and get away from all the craziness on shouldn’t be acceptable to cross. was out in the middle of the do something as ignorant as that. campus.” This all started when Black woods for the entire weekend. Kaepernick said he kneeled to Lives Matter supporter and 49ers I was extremely confused protest in favor of Black Lives quarterback Colin Kaepernick when many of my friends and Matter. began kneeling during the playing colleagues sent me all these “Once again, I’m not anti- Yosel Nadik, sophomore Fashion of the national anthem. videos on the NFL because many American,” Kaepernick was Merchandising major: “I’d say my favorite It was August 2016 at the know I’m more of a baseball fan quoted saying in a New York building on campus would be Old Main, Chargers vs. 49ers game than a football fan. Times story chronicling his saga. because the Fashion Department is on the when this first began with After looking into the matter But what I see is if you’re top floor and that’s where I hang out most Kaepernick, but now this protest a bit more thoroughly, I could willing to overlook the brief of the time.” has ballooned in scale after understand the outrage that minute of honoring those who President Donald Trump called unfolded among the football have fallen for the betterment of out kneelers during a rally in community. your organization, then you’re Alabama. As a member of ROTC, a pretty darn selfish in my eyes. Hannah Rucinski, junior Archaeology Trump made it clear that it’s cadet learns as a freshman during It was JFK himself that once major: “I like the basement of Zurn important that NFL players stand the first few weeks of class the said the infamous quote, “Ask because it’s basically a second home. I’m at their games during the national customs, the historical meaning not what your country can do for always down here, either in a lab or in a anthem. behind the American flag and the you — ask what you can do for class. I really enjoy the familiarity of all of The following day, some anthem, and what it all stands for your country.” it because all of my friends and professors whole teams kneeled in defiance. through the eyes of the Army. Well, a good start would be are down here.” Others, like my very own Steelers, The flag, for example, is giving up a few moments of your were ordered to keep to the symbolized through the colors: time to respect the fallen and the locker rooms during the anthem. the red stands for valor of those affected. Sarah Van Alstine, junior Art Education But a few chose to show who fought, the blue stands for I would’ve recognized and English major: “My favorite building deserved respect, such as loyalty and the white for purity Kaepernick, the NFL and their is the Bookstore because I love books and Alejandro Villanueva. and innocence. intentions much more if they just their coffee is the best.” Villanueva (No. 78) currently Overall, it is a symbol of chose to “take a stand (or knee)” is an offensive tackle for the national pride, and we face and after the national anthem. Peaceful protest is good Compiled by Anthony Miller beginning, has been about made instead of sternly criticizing By Admir protesting social injustices such them. Barucija as police brutality incidents that While the flag and everything occur in the United States. it stands for are undoubtedly Contributing writer The players legally have important, social inequities and the right to partake in their the inferior treatment of part of Taking a knee during the protesting, which does not harm the American population surely national anthem is not and anyone. While many argue that matters more. Rock Out should not be considered politics and sports should never Compelling everyone to outrageous by any means, as it is be mixed, it is amazing that stand for the anthem and thus a subtle way of exercising First athletes are using their popularity stay obedient to the values that Amendment rights. to spread awareness of social oppress them does not sound Colin Kaepernick, former fizzles out issues in the U.S. despite all the much like something that 49ers football player, just over criticism and hysteria. happens in a democratic system. short lived. No other rocks were a year ago started this debate Naysayers could very well be Those who criticize the By Amber Matha hidden after the originals were all when he refused to stand for the found. aiming to divert attention away kneelers should take the time to Editor in chief anthem in a preseason game. from what is really at stake while work on addressing persistent If Mercyhurst really The national anthem debate preaching about patriotism. issues such as racism rather than “rocks,” like President Victor has recently received a newfound President Trump has openly question the ungratefulness of said in his video about vigorous response, likely said that players should not people that supposedly hate their Rock Out Erie has been a great #RockOutMercyhurst, maybe influenced by the tweets of none protest during the national country. community builder over the past an event could be planned where other than President Donald anthem and utilize their rights From the beginning, summer. students are allowed to paint Trump. under the Constitution, which Kaepernick has been completely I found my first rock after their own rocks and hide them President Trump has taken an establishes a perilous precedent. respectful and has not used coming back from my internship on campus. extremely firm stand on the issue, Discouraging athletes from extreme means to make his point, in Georgia when I went to I truly hope that claiming, among many things, engaging in peaceful protests which is true for all the other Presque Isle State Park with a #RockOutMercyhurst becomes a players who kneel have no love implies that they should stay NFL athletes as well. friend. It was not even originally new, fun thing for students to do for their country or the flag, that in their place, which is wrong Kaepernick may very well be a from Erie; it was painted by on campus. they need to be fired or punished because that prevents oppression pioneer that could spark a social someone from Buffalo. Like Merciad staff writer and that their actions cause bad happening under everyone’s revolution in the United States, I was ecstatic when I heard that Rebecca Dunphy wrote last week ratings. noses from getting the attention but these changes will naturally Mercyhurst was going to do a in her opinion piece about the It is a logical fallacy to describe and respect it deserves. take an extensive amount of similar campaign to introduce the RockOut movement, “(the rocks) taking a knee as disdain for the America, a nation founded time. Class of 2021 to campus during represent something we need to country and the flag, as all the on the virtues of liberty and Anyone who takes the initiative welcome week. see more of in today’s divisive players involved very much love freedom, should be encouraging to change society for the better What I was disappointed social and political climate: their country. NFL players to push on and deserves nothing but the utmost to discover was that this positivity that transcends all This debate, from the very possibly lead to a new law being admiration. #RockOutMercyhurst idea was differences.” PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Field hockey breaks even By Marco Cicchino freshman Leah Rogers had al- Staff writer ready doubled the deficit after she redirected a save behind Ciriaca It’s all situational, but let the Petitto (0-73 3.88), for her second craziness of PSAC field hockey of the campaign. continue. This came as a part of a 27-shot Continuing strong defensive day that saw 19 on goal. The Lak- work, Millersville’s Alexis Gazzio ers now maintain a 15-8 first-half scored 26 seconds into a scoreless scoring advantage, compared with overtime on Sept. 29 to prevent being outscored 15-7 after inter- the Maruaders from suffering yet mission. another upset. “We have a very solid forward On the other hand, Mercyhurst line, and we have a lot of depth… responded with four first-half also, so if we switch and we make goals against Converse College on substitutions, that makes it able Sunday to even the club’s record for our forwards go hard … and to 5-5, the first time they have have a solid substitute right after been at or above even water this that,” said junior Maeve Magee, late in the season since the roller who made her first career start coaster 2015 campaign. against the Valkyries. At 1-2 in the PSAC, the Lakers “We have a lot of good offen- sit a half-game out of the cellar. sive movement from our defend- They are only two games behind ers to our offense,” said Magee. first-place Shippensburg and Slip- “Everyone’s playing offense on pery Rock in what is setting up to our team. … Our roster is very be one of the closest PSAC races Contributed photo ‘depth,’ [and] we were able to uti- in recent memory. lize that and our fitness.” Friday was no different for Ma- Freshman Nicolette Tomani, left, of the Lakers readies her swing as a Millersville player approaches to do A 13-save effort for Petitto, rauder Coach Shelly Behrens’ de- the same. The Lakers lost to Millersville 0-1, but beat Converse College 6-2 two days later. her second-highest output in fense, preventing a single shot on her freshman year, was far from goal despite the Lakers maintaining rauder defense that still ranks Lakers posting three consecutive Two days later, the Lakers re- enough, however. their standard 3-2-3-2 formation. fourth in the conference for scor- regulation shutouts for the first bounded with four second-half Just 1:57 into the second half, Marauder Kathleen Bishop al- ing defense. time since October 2001. goals in a 6-2 rout of Conference Ahern lateraled a pass to Tomani most broke the stalemate by tak- But the Lakers did continue to “We’re not going to win every Carolinas opponent Converse. for her team-high fourth of the ing two corners in the third min- play arguably their best defense of game. I just want us to keep get- The Converse Valkyries have be- campaign to open up a 5-1 lead ute, but both were cleared away. the season, holding the Marauders ting better every day we get to be gun their first season under Laker before Lechner finally converted On 14 minutes, Victoria Triaga to just one second-half shot and together,” said Behrens in front alum Kelsey Lovelace, who was one of her seven corners to find (5-4, 2.89) made two spectacular containing Bishop on two corners of her high-school classmate, hired in November to begin its first Balser for her second of the game. saves off a Kyra Brakefield corner two minutes into the second half. Laker head coach Stacy Gaudette. season after the school dropped On Sept. 16, the Huskies won — one of five in the first half. But on 57 minutes, just 1:27 “Today, we got to be a little bit the sport in 1983 after 11 seasons. 2-0 on Tullio in the last of a three- But a well-deserved start for after Tomani was re-subbed onto better. We had some lulls, and I During the game, the Valky- game losing streak for the Lakers. Laker senior Nicolette Tomani the field, two corners off the think again, that’s what a season ries (0-8, 0-3) fell behind just 1:33 “This team is 150 percent dif- after scoring both goals on Sept. stick of Katie Lechner resulted in does as it builds you. For us, it’s into the contest, as Taylor Balser ferent (than Mansfield) because 27 against Mansfield did not go as blocked shots. just a matter of playing solid de- scored unassisted for her to snap we’re unified off the field,” said planned. Another stopped corner by fense, building up our kids, and a 108-minute scoring drought for senior Amanda Frappolli. “(This) Only three Laker starters even Lechner set up both teams’ first just going out each day and get- the Lakers. translated to being unified on the registered a shot against a Ma- overtime of the season, with the ting better together.” During this time frame, Laker field.”

1-1 weekend for volleyball HURST By Christopher Borraccia kills and two aces, respectively. three (25-19) and four 25-22. Staff writer Mercyhurst managed to stay in Each game we’ve Zirnheld and Ganich each had the lead that set and won with a 11 kills for the Lakers, while junior RESULTS score of 25 to 21. been getting Shelby Chesko and Kling had sev- The Mercyhurst volleyball team “ Sept. 24-25, broke even for the two-day period In the fourth set, the Lakers had better and en more to boot. Zirnheld also of Sept. 29-30. a four-point lead. However, Lock had two aces to add and Kling had men’s golf at Bud On Sept. 29, the Lakers started Haven caught up and won the set better.” one of her own as well. Elwell Fall Classic out by beating Lock Haven Uni- with a score of 25-17, evening the Mary Marusza, After the loss, the Lakers are and women’s versity of Pennsylvania. match score to 2-2. Mercyhurst now 6-9 for the season and 1-3 in golf at Allegheny Initially, Lock Haven pulled The fifth set would see the Lak- volleyball the PSAC. ahead in the first set by breaking a ers take a 6-0 lead and maintain The Lakers will return to the International: Men six-all tie and winning with a score their lead over the course of the Mercyhurst Athletic Center Oct. came in second; of 25-18. set. Pittsburgh-Johnstown. Unfortu- 6-7 and will face off against Clar- women placed first However, the Lakers quickly Lock Haven attempted to nar- nately, the Lakers would lose this ion University and Indiana Uni- recovered and managed to pull row the lead and possibly get match 1-3. versity. Sept. 30, women’s ahead rapidly in the first set of the ahead, and even managed to nar- Coach Ryan Patton, however, Both of these games are further second game. row the score gap to 13-11. was optimistic and commented chances for the Lakers to improve soccer vs. Kutztown: At the beginning of this set, The Lakers responded by scor- on how Pitt-Johnstown is a top their PSAC standings. 2-4, Kutztown. Lock Haven took the lead with a ing two points, with a block by tier team. Currently, the Lakers sit at third (Lakers are 2-4-3) 6-0 point streak over the Lakers. junior Alyssa Kling and a kill by “We got them out of sorts,” in the PSAC Northwest, only However, Mercyhurst respond- Ganich to win the game with a said Patton. “We did a really good above Slippery Rock in the four- Sept. 30, men’s ed by scoring five points and score of 3-2. job.” team spread. Slippery Rock has a eventually gaining a 16-13 lead From here, the Lakers advanced Pitt-Johnstown is now 3-1 in conference record of 0-4. soccer vs. Salem over Lock Haven. to 6-8 and Lock Haven fell down the PSAC, behind only 4-0 Ship- After this coming weekend, the International: 4-1, The Lakers went on to win that to 8-7 for the season. pensburg in the Central division. Lakers will finally meet crosstown Lakers (7-2) set with a score of 25-22, evening Sophomore Mary Marusza Pitt-Johnstown, however, does rival Gannon University in enemy the score of the match to a 1-1 tie. was optimistic. “Each game have a better record compared territory. Sept. 30, men’s During the third set, the Lakers we’ve been getting better,” said with the Red Raiders’ 11-5 with a The Golden Knights currently began by taking the lead with an Marusza. “we all fought as hard 13-4 spread. sit on top of the Northwest at 3-1 water polo vs. 8-0 run. as we could.” The Lakers took the second and are 13-3 overall, and are tied Mount San Antonio: Laker sophomores Tess Gan- The next day, the Lakers faced set with a score of 29-27, but the with IUP and the Red Raiders for 18-12, Lakers (5-5) ich and Alyssa Zirnheld had four off against the University of Mountain Cats took one (25-17), the most wins. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 SPORTS PAGE 15 Lakers beat Gannon 24-22 By Christopher Borraccia contest right there. Staff writer As Gannon’s players walked off the field, ecstatic Lakers celebrat- In a nail-biting and dramatic ed their hard-won victory. Homecoming game Saturday, the The Lakers received the Niaga- Mercyhurst Lakers football team ra Cup, symbolizing their victory pulled off a 24-22 win against over the rival Golden Knights. Gannon University. “I feel pretty happy right now,” The rivalry win was a major said redshirt senior defensive back cause for celebration for the 4,012 Tarique Ellis. “It’s nice to beat current and former Lakers in at- Gannon in back-to-back years.” tendance at the Sept. 30 game. Ellis had three tackles and six as- The Lakers started off strong sists on defense. against the Golden Knights. At Junior tight end Bryce Mos- a little over 12 minutes into the toller was also thrilled about the game, redshirt freshman running outcome. back Garrett Owens closed off “It’s an unbelievable feeling just the first drive of the game with a to knock off your rivals,” said 42-yard touchdown run. Mostoller. “We brought intensity Freshman kicker Mark Shafer this whole game. We played well booted the extra point in, bring- as a team.” ing the score to 7-0 for the first Head coach Marty Schaetzle, quarter. whose team is now 3-2 for the There would be little time for season, reflected similar thoughts. celebration, though, as the Gold- “I think we were able to keep en Knights marched into the end- Mitchell Marsh photo their high-powered offense in zone at the 9:43 mark, tying the check,” Schaetzle said. “I’m really game at 7-7. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Doug Altavilla readies his hands for the ball after the snap. Altavilla was happy for our players, and for all The following drive by the 16 for 26 for 315 yards and had one touchdown pass against the Gannon Golden Knights. the fans that came out to watch Golden Knights would put them the game.” over the Lakers for the beginning quarterback Doug Altavilla to In the third quarter, Gannon After this, the Golden Knights The Lakers will return to Tullio of the second quarter 10-7 with a take the total to 13-10, Lakers. scored a touchdown on a three narrowed the score with another Field on Oct. 7, this time against 23-yard field goal. The Lakers were denied the extra yard run. touchdown to make it 24-22. Slippery Rock. However, this would be the point with a Golden Knight block The score gap was then nar- Gannon desperately but unsuc- Slippery Rock is ranked 18th in only time in the entire game that and a recovery that nearly lead to a rowed to 21-16, but the Golden cessfully tried to score a touch- the American Football Coaches Gannon held the lead. safety for the Golden Knights. Knights failed to convert on their down as the Lakers defense fero- Association Division II nation- The Lakers took the lead back Altavilla then scored a touch- extra point attempt for two points. ciously fought them off. al poll and pulled off an exciting with 3:46 to go in the half. Senior down himself on a 1-yard dive, Schafer bumped the Lakers to After a long and intense battle, overtime victory over fifth-ranked wide receiver Brad Novak caught giving the Lakers an 11-point lead a 24-16 lead with a successful 22- the Laker defense forced a turn- California University of Pennsyl- a 42-yard touchdown pass from after both teams exchanged turn- yard field goal in the fourth quar- over on downs by the Golden vania the same day the Lakers beat Mercyhurst redshirt sophomore overs. ter. Knights, effectively ending the the Golden Knights.

Women’s hockey 0-2 MERCYHURST MEETS By Marco Cicchino the Lakers on all facets continued Summer-Rae Dobson for her first Staff writer as the Badgers greeted Sarah Mc- career goal. Donnell no different than their But the Badgers (4-0-0) ensured The Mercyhurst women’s ice 6-0 win here 19 months earlier in they would not suffer their first COMING UP hockey fell in their season open- an NCAA quarterfinal. loss in 11 meetings with the Lakers. er by a 4-0 score on Sept. 28 and After freshman forward Mag- The Badgers’ Gardner received 5-1 the following night at LaBahn gie Knott was called for tripping a blocked shot from Schneider LET’S GO, LAKERS! Arena in Madison. at 10:35, Alexis Mauermann for and Shaver, relaying to Pettet at After easily handling Linden- the Badgers slapped home a loose 4:17 to regain a three-goal margin wood in their season opener last puck after Gardner sent the cen- over the Lakers. weekend, second-ranked Wis- tering pass to the crease. Pettet then finished off the 29th Oct. 4, Mercyhurst Soccer Field @ 4 p.m.: Women’s consin beat the Lakers against its This allowed for Sam Cogan to Badger hat trick of the season. soccer vs. California University of Pennsylvania second-straight College Hockey screen McDonnell off to the left For the first since November America (CHA) opponent. to open the scoring. 2014, Pettet of the Badgers came Laker Head Coach Michael Sisti It wouldn’t be long before the in 10 minutes later after intercept- Oct. 6, Mercyhurst Ice Center @ 7 p.m.: Women’s opted to start second-string goal- contest spiraled out of control ing a Laker clear to beat McDon- ice hockey vs. St. Lawrence University tender Kennedy Blair on Thurs- completely three minutes before nell (0-1-0). day night, one of three North the first intermission. McDonnell made 21 saves but Oct. 6, Mercyhurst Athletic Center @ 7:05 p.m.: Dakota transfers on his roster. Laker freshman forward Sum- allowed three goals for the 10th It was just 38 seconds after the mer-Rae Dobson was called for time in the last two season. Volleyball vs. Clarion University of Pennsylvania Lakers killed off the Badgers’ a trip on exactly 17 minutes, lead- She falls to 6-9-1 since winning third power-play of the opening ing Badger Mauermann to dump the CHA Goaltending Trophy in Oct. 6, Mercyhurst Ice Center @ 9:45 p.m.: ACHA frame when the Badgers’ Caitlin a pass behind her back to Brette 2015-16, while the Badgers won hockey vs. Drexel University Schneider ricocheted a pass from Pettet for the second power-play their 16th straight home game Kyleigh Hanzlik into the net for goal of the period at 18:07. and improved to 10-0-0 all-time at her first collegiate goal at 17:13 of Folling this up, the Lakers went home in September. Oct. 7, Tullio Field @ noon: Football vs. Slippery an 11-shot first period. for a power play. Unfortunately, “As the weekend went on we Rock University of Pennsylvania The Badger’s upstart hosts con- Laker freshman forward Alexa became a lot better,” said fresh- tinued their strong offensive pen- Vasko was called for a check from man defender Rachel Marmen etration into the second as Mi- behind, ending her weekend early. for the Lakers. “This was our first Oct. 7, Mercyhurst Ice Center @ 2 p.m.: Women’s kaela Gardener beat Blair’s legs at And three seconds after the en- game playing together compared ice hockey vs. St. Lawrence University 11:03 off a pass from Sam Cogan. suing power-play ended at 4:27, to Wisconsin who already played But before the Lakers could re- Mauermann found Cogan to ex- 3 games before this week.” Oct. 7, Mercyhurst Athletic Center @ 4:05 p.m.: group, the Badgers’ Abby Roque tend the lead for the Badgers. The Lakers return to Erie for slotted a shot into the crease and The Lakers would draw closer their home opener Oct. 6 against Volleyball vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania onto Sophia Shaver’s stick for after their defense settled down. 7th-ranked St. Lawrence Univer- her second assist as the Badgers Fieseler fired a shot which was sity. scored 2 goals in 59 seconds. initially blocked blocked, but she Copy editor Meghan Maker contrib- The following night, issues for and Knott teamed up to find uted to this report. PAGE 16 LAKER LIVING Wednesday, October 4, 2017

HURST TOON Student-drawn cartoon by Periwinkle