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Trustee Lev Kubiak, left, speaks with students, from left, Noelle Zesky, Austin Shinhearl and Hannah Gibson at the Board of Trustees Student Meet and Greet on Feb. 17. Trustees meet with students By Lauren Abbott involved to people who are the Opinion editor most involved on campus. It’s a wide variety of students and On Feb. 17, the third annual their views on Mercyhurst,” Aus- Trustee and Student Social was tin Shinhearl, senior Hospitality held in the Catherine Walker Management major, said. Reading Room in the Hammer- Campus safety was also mill Library. brought up. One suggestion was The annual meeting is a chance a safety app that could be down- for students to meet and talk loaded to students’ phones. with Mercyhurst Board of Trust- “Almost everybody has this ee members about the changes in their pocket, and that’s where and happenings at the university. you’re going to go first,” Gerry Students were invited to come Tobin, Ph.D., said. from all different aspects of the DJ Fuhrmann, chief of Mer- Mercyhurst community and en- cyhurst’s Police and Safety, was gage with the trustees. also in attendance and engaged This is an important event with students in talks about cam- for interested students to attend pus safety. because of the potential to cre- “We talked about concerns ate changes that will affect the regarding lighting on both Main school in the future. and North East campuses, par- “The Trustee and Student So- ticularly around residence halls cial is important because it brings Contributed photo and parking garages,” Sophia together students and the stew- Jensen, a sophomore Intelligence ards of our university. This year Mercyhurst University Board of Trustees members Andrea Jeffress, left, and Peggy Pietraszak talk to Studies major, said. marks the third year this event students about administration responsiveness and housing on campus. Both students and trustees has been held, and I am sure the seemed very energized by the experience shared by the stu- are made for you. ... I thought it more progress to be made on North East campuses are im- end of the social, and eager to dents that attended will enhance was an excellent way, if you have campus. portant to hear from because take what they had talked about the lives of students for years to a concern, you can tell some- “I hope more students recog- they use large facilities that need back to the Mercyhurst commu- come,” Jonah Jackson, Mercy- body, and at least maybe we can nize the efforts that we’re going constant upkeep. nity. hurst Student Government pres- get something going,” Pietraszak through so they come out to “We have a lot of athletes who The social fostered much-need- ident, said. said. these things more so we can hear are excellent students and the ed discussion about campus and Students had the chance to The social is a time when stu- more feedback, so we can make feedback from them is we need forged a relationship between break into small groups and ro- dents can voice their concerns the university better for you,” better facilities, and they went students and trustees that will tate through, talking to trust- and give feedback about the Andrea Jeffress, Board of Trust- out and started fundraising. We continue to grow in the coming ees on issues such as university school. ees member, said. heard it, and we’re acting on it,” years. responsiveness, campus safety, The hope for this event is Students got to bring up and Jeffress said. “We’re all one Mercyhurst fam- parking and housing. that the student body embrac- discuss topics such as athletic It is important that students ily, and I’ve seen just with the new Peggy Pietraszak, Board of es the opportunity to meet with equipment and sports facilities. from a variety of backgrounds at- feedback, we still have a ways to Trustee member, Mercyhurst trustees, and also that the over- “I was talking to some North tend these kinds of events where go,” Jeffress said. “But it’s a be- alumna and former Merciad ex- all meet-and-greet event grows East students and their soccer student feedback is crucial. ginning, and just by talking to the ecutive editor, explained the im- as a result. The trustees wish to field is in bad shape and those “I think hearing multiple dif- students, you can see that it’s less portance of such an event. add additional awareness of their are things that we would direct ferent students and their opin- talk and more action and putting “This is the third one. I’ve board to the current student to the administration as some- ions on Mercyhurst will benefit plans in place that will benefit been at all three, and when you’re body. thing to think about,” Pietraszak everybody because it’s not just the students. Because what good a trustee we don’t see the stu- An understanding of what the said. Jonah, it’s not just people in is the feedback if you don’t act dents. We see the decisions that board of trustees is will allow for Athletes at both the Main and MSG, it is students that aren’t so on it?” Wednesday, February 21, 2018 NEWS PAGE 3 MSG candidates debate Merciad By Kristian Biega wins Staff writer
On Feb. 19, Mercyhurst Stu- dent Government (MSG) host- state ed the annual presidential and vice presidential debate for the candidacy of the 2018-19 school awards year. The event was well attend- ed by interested students looking Staff report to meet the potential leaders of their student government. The Merciad has won two The two candidates for pres- awards in the 2018 Student Key- ident are sophomore Hannah stone Press Awards contest, spon- Gibson and junior Vince Mar- sored by the Pennsylvania News- razzo. Gibson is a double major Media Association. in Dance and Political Science Merciad staff writer Marina and Marrazzo is majoring in In- Boyle, a freshman Business and telligence Studies, Information Competitive Intelligence ma- Technology, and Political Science. jor from Dublin, Ireland, won a Sophia Jensen, a sophomore In- Kristian Biega photo first-place award in the Column telligence Studies and Interna- category for three opinion piec- tional Relations major, is running MSG presidential candidates Hannah Gibson and Vince Marrazzo, seated at center, address students es: “Roommates unopposed for vice president. about their ideas for the coming year. Sophia Jensen, far left, is running unopposed for vice president. make or break Each of the candidates had a the year,” “New chance to lay out their platform come next year’s president,” Gib- ing students to seize the day and stronger and able to communi- water bottle sta- in an opening statement. son said. take advantage of everything the cate with the students to more tions bring joy” Marrazzo emphasized his ex- Jensen also gave an opening school has to offer. effectively create change is trans- and “Education- tensive experience in MSG and statement laying out her ideas for One main issue of the debate parency and unity within the al SAC/MAC within the Mercyhurst commu- Mercyhurst to continue to im- was the support for student orga- governing body. Even though events a must.” Marina Boyle nity. Some of his ideas were to prove inter-departmental commu- nizations and clubs and the Stu- members of MSG may disagree The Merciad work with administration to set nication, become more involved dent Activities Council/Multicul- at times, promoting working to- staff won a second-place award in a price limit on REACH curric- with the Erie collegiate communi- tural Activities Council. Marrazzo gether is key. the Layout and Design category ulum textbooks and potentially ty and focus more funds and sup- wants to allow these clubs more As for improvements on cam- for the cover of the Nov. 8 issue, create a for-credit class designed port for RSCOs on campus. funds and representation. Gibson pus, both candidates have big featuring the university produc- to help students with post-grad- “I believe in the power of stu- wants an increase in communica- plans that directly impact the stu- tion of “Guys and Dolls.” The uate testing. dents coming together to create tion and awareness of the clubs. dent body. photo was contributed by Mark “I believe that my experience change,” Jensen said. Gibson and Marrazzo both want Gibson plans to create a part- Santillano, assistant professor of serving in MSG will assist me From the initial statements, more equality between SAC and nership with Uber allowing stu- Dance. as I run for president as I have moderator Molly Mills, senior MAC funding to continue to sup- dents to use their bonus bucks as The Merciad competes with intimate knowledge of every fac- Biology major and Senior Class port the diverse organizations payment, similar to plans already other four-year universities state- et of student government,” said Senator, began to ask the candi- and students on campus. implemented at Gannon Uni- wide with enrollment under Marrazzo. “I have committed dates several questions ranging Both candidates agreed that the versity. She believes that this re- 10,000 students. myself to listening to the voices from how they hope to get stu- voices of the students need to source is more safe, efficient and This is the third consecutive of the students and have tried dents more involved on campus be heard and that they will work effective for freshmen and stu- year for the Merciad to receive to find solutions for those prob- and with MSG to their favorite hard to find ways to accomplish dents over 21 going downtown awards in the Student Keystone lems.” memories of Mercyhurst. this. than the Erie public transit. contest. The Merciad captured Gibson’s ideas were focused on Gibson emphasized that she Marrazzo is very adamant Marrazzo wants to improve rela- a first-place award in the Re- the future of Mercyhurst and cre- wants to make sure all students about giving students the abili- tionships between MSG, students view category in 2017 and a sec- ating a legacy that included our know that Hurst is Home and ty to choose policies and events and other contracted services. He ond-place award in the Editorial traditional heritage. She would that everyone feels that they be- that they want to see on campus, wants to make maintenance more category in 2016. like to incorporate the voice of long. By promoting constant as opposed to planning another efficient and reliable by inform- Mercyhurst wasn’t the only the student body more and host a communication between the large event. He hopes to clarify ing them of the recurring issues Erie County university to be rec- large campuswide activity for St. MSG senators and the student the stigma of what student gov- in on-campus housing and giving ognized in this year’s Student Patrick’s Day in honor of Mercy- body, they can promote the ernment is and do so by encour- them the ability to handle those Keystone Awards contest: Edin- hurst’s Irish heritage. school and make change happen. aging the RSCOs and other stu- problems more effectively. boro University of Pennsylvania’s “Even though I am only a Marrazzo believes that the dents to be a part of that change. Elections will begin via email Spectator and Gannon Universi- sophomore, I believe that I have Mercyhurst community should Gibson believes that the best on Feb. 27 at noon, and voting ty’s Gannon Knight each received the experience and drive to be- always be encouraging and lead- way for the student body to be lasts until March 1 at noon. an honorable mention. PAGE 4 NEWS Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Meet your MSG reps MerciadIN A MINUTE Post-Grad service fair On Feb. 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a service fair in the Student Union Great Room with representatives from service programs. There will be a free dinner and discourse after the fair from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Millennial Era politics Eric Wagner, instructor of Political Science and Criminal Justice, will speak as part of the Mercyhurst North East Cultural Series on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. The talk will be in Alex Theater on the North East campus. He will be discussing how millennials can and will affect politics in the coming years. Cardboard sculptures Thomas Hubert, professor of Art, and his 3-Dimensional Design Simple strategies can students are collecting large cardboard boxes. They will be using them to create sculptural forms from the boxes combat flu on campus and other repurposed or By Elizabeth Shewan flu. Practicing good hygiene is hours of symptom onset.” week ending on Jan. 27 were due recycled materials. Staff writer the best defense, health officials Flu symptoms differ from a to pneumonia and flu. This is If you have any boxes say. common cold in that they typical- well above the expected epidemic 24 inches and larger, Every year, from about October To avoid the flu and other dis- ly appear all at once, and include threshold of 7.3 percent. you can drop them off to May, influenza strains wreak eases, students should wash their symptoms not usually seen in The reason behind the severity at the ceramic studio in havoc on the temperate climates hands often and periodically san- colds such as a high temperature of the year’s flu season is that the Zurn 120. of the United States in what we itize door knobs, light switches and nausea, as well as congestion flu vaccine used has not been as call flu season. and other frequently touched sur- and coughing. effective at preventing the flu as it However, this year’s influenza faces. Keeping one’s hands away Just as in the general popula- usually is. has been particularly bad: It has from one’s face is also effective. tion, students with respiratory Every year, the flu vaccine is You have to infected more people, caused Touching of the face allows the problems are more likely to be created with recommendations more deaths and spread more flu virus to get onto hands which adversely affected by the flu, and from the World Health Organi- give to get concern. in turn allows it to be transferred are especially encouraged to go zation to protect people against This week marked The flu is always a concern on to objects like desks and door- to the health center if they think strains of flu that are expected to college campuses, where thou- knobs. they may have it. be most virulent in the coming Unity Week on campus, sands of students live, take classes However, most college stu- This year’s flu season has been year. and also the start of a and eat together. dents who do contract the flu can especially dangerous for the elder- Certain prevalent strains this new campaign: “Give it. “I think this year the flu has weather it just fine, especially with ly and young children. year came as a surprise. Get it. Expect Respect.” taken on a scary aura due to TV the help of antiviral medication. The Washington Post, citing a Some strains in the family of The campaign was coverage,” said Judy Smith, Ph.D., Nevertheless, students who government report, said influen- Influenza A are not protected headed by the Diversity executive director of Wellness at think they may have the flu should za killed 22 children in the peri- against at all in this year’s vaccine. and Inclusion Task Mercyhurst. stay out of class and go to the od of Feb. 10-17. That number Health-care providers do still Force. As the Mercyhurst campus has health center or a doctor as soon represents the most flu-related recommend getting a flu shot, The goal of the been fortunate so far this year, as possible. deaths among children in a single even now, if you have not already. campaign is to foster a having relatively few laborato- According to the U.S. Centers week since this season’s outbreak “If you’ve had your flu vaccine, respectful environment ry-confirmed cases of the flu, for Disease Control and Preven- began in fall 2017, and it brings you’re 30 to 40 percent less like- and supportive Smith encourages students to re- tion, “clinical benefit is greatest the total of flu-related deaths in ly to come down with the flu,” sist the impulse to give into fear. when antiviral treatment is ad- children to 84, the Post reported. Smith said. “It won’t absolutely community. There are also plenty of strat- ministered as early as possible According to the most recent prevent you from catching the Have a news tip for Merciad egies that students can adopt to after illness onset. Ideally, treat- data from the CDC, 9.8 percent strains that are out there this year, In a Minute? Send an email to help protect themselves from the ment should be initiated within 48 of the deaths reported in the but it will reduce severity.” [email protected] FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 21, 2018 NEWS PAGE 5
STUDENT GOVERNMENT This weekend’s campus events
CDN chapter at Mercyhurst By Caitlyn Lear crease in the number of students down to 0.05 of a unit.” News editor on campus with diabetes Type Martin hopes to shed light on 1,” said Colvin. “I’ve been here what living with diabetes can be Unity Week events and activities wrap up On Nov. 8, a universitywide for 22 years, so over the years I like and help students live the with a Unity Day event in the Student Union email was sent about the new Di- have had an interest in trying to way they want. Great Room at 8 p.m. Cultural foods and abetes Support Group that was get an educational kind of thing “I really hope for this group to started on campus. for the students, and when I was be able to show that everybody activities will be provided by various clubs on Spearheaded by freshman Ath- doing orientation last summer has a stereotype of diabetes, like campus. letic Training major Alexandra I met Alex and she was just so you have to be fat and it is really Martin and college health nurse gung-ho about wanting to know hurting those who have Type 1, Pat Kowalski Colvin, the group if we had any kind of support especially because we kind of get hopes to spread awareness and groups.” thrown under that whole umbrel- education about diabetes to There are actually two types of la and you see people with Type those with and without the meta- diabetes. Type 1 is more genetic 1 who are living very active life- bolic disease. and occurs when your body at- styles,” said Martin. “And it is not The support group on campus tacks your pancreas and causes it necessarily that I cannot eat can- has partnered with the College to stop producing insulin. Type dy. I just choose not to because Diabetes Network (CDN) to 2 is considered to be adult on- I’m able to control my blood sug- help with their goals. set because it occurs more in the ar levels.” CDN was created in 2009 by older population. It is generally She also wants students with- Christina Roth, a college student more common in heavier set and out diabetes to recognize when who was diagnosed with Type 1 sedentary individuals. a friend with diabetes may need diabetes at age 14. She wanted “An easy way to think about help. to be able to meet other students it is Type 1 is insulin deficiency “We can educate them on and share experiences with them. and Type 2 is insulin resistance,” symptoms of low blood sugar The group received nonprofit Martin said. and high blood sugar. The symp- status in 2010 and in 2012 be- There are also multiple ways toms of low blood sugar are very came a full-time organization. in which a person with Type 1 similar to those of being drunk “CDN is singularly focused can control their insulin levels. A so it can be a little dangerous, on providing young adults with person can inject with a syringe, especially if you are out drinking (Type 1 diabetes) the peer con- where they have to pull some in- with friends,” Martin said. nections they value, and expert sulin out of a vial and find the Each year, the CDN also hosts resources they need, to success- proper place to inject themselves. a retreat for 25 students across On Saturday SAC/MAC are hosting A Taste fully manage the challenging There is also the pen, which is the country. They go and share transition to independence at preloaded with insulin. In both stories and helpful tricks to make of Erie at 7 p.m. in the Student Union great college and beyond,” according of these cases, however, the per- living with diabetes easier. It is room. Come try food from local restaurants to the group’s website. son taking the insulin has to do also a great networking opportu- and see what Erie has to offer. You may just One of the goals of the group the calculations to determine nity for students. is to help students with diabetes, how much insulin they need. The Mercyhurst club has had find your new favorite restaurant. especially incoming freshmen, There is a newer type of injec- two meetings thus far and is transition from being at home tion called a pump that does the hoping to expand in the coming with the help of family to living math for the person and replaces weeks and months. on campus and in a different en- the shots. “Hopefully we can establish vironment. “I personally wear a pump and a basic framework for what we “It’s an organization that pro- it is this little device on my hip want to do so that we can apply vides resources for kids going that has tubing with insulin going to be an official club for next into college,” said Martin. “Kind all through it and it is attached up year,” said Colvin. “Another of like starting life without your my arm,” said Martin. “ I can put thing that we are able to do this MERCYHURST CAMPUS parents and because it can be a the amount of carbs in and what year is we’re going to be part of whole new piece to kind of con- my blood sugar was and it knows the health fair that’s on April 6.” trol. And so they help set up the automatically how much insulin I The group hopes to meet on a chapters and they give you some need.” weekly basis. The next meeting CRIME LOG resources and it’s all free to stu- Each person has their own will be Feb. 28. dents.” insulin-to-carb ratio that deter- For students who have any Feb. 2: Theft at the Ice Center. Diabetes is increasing on cam- mines how much insulin is need- questions or would like to be a puses, and Colvin has been wait- ed part of the support group, they Feb. 11: Liquor law violation in McAuley Hall. ing for a student like Martin to “It just depends on what your should contact Martin or Col- come along to start a support body needs and it will do the vin or join the group’s page on group. math for you,” said Martin. Facebook at Mercyhurst CDN Feb. 15: Drug paraphernalia at 3809 Briggs Ave. “We have actually seen an in- “It can be more precise, getting Chapter. Feb. 15: Controlled substances at 3810 Briggs Ave.
FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Ask Mia Student diversity Anyone have a problem that they need help fixing? embraced in art Ask for Mia’s advice at: [email protected] By Lauren Rogus from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. En- the Student Union, for a semester, Staff writer try forms may be obtained from for a year or forever. Cohen Health Center and will be Denning is excited to give all Posters about the “Mosaic posted on campus this week. En- students, not just those in Art ******************* of Life” have begun to pop up tries will be accepted at the coun- Therapy, a voice on campus. The around campus, advertising a seling center March 12-26 from 9 name, “Mosaic of Life,” came to campus-wide art show created by a.m. to 4 p.m. be because of the intersection be- Dear Mia, a team made up of Tyler Brentley, There will be open art studio tween art and counseling. Multicultural and Inclusion Coor- time on Feb. 27, 2-5 p.m. and “When I think of a mosaic, I dinator; Heather Denning, L.S.W., March 1, 4-7 p.m., in Zurn 121, think of something forming to- Housing signups for next year will instructor of Art Therapy; Jessica where students will be able to gether to form one thing,” said be coming out soon and I have no Macrino, counselor; Judy Smith, work on pieces for the show. Denning. “I think that this cam- idea who I am going to live with. Ph.D., executive director of well- “Mosaic of Life” has been in the pus is like that. There is a lot of ness; and Bushra Upal, counselor. works for a while. It began with diversity on campus coming to- Many of my close friends are The show is intended to show- the staff at Cohen Health Center gether for an art event, so just us- graduating in May and I’m not sure case students’ creative works sur- discussing the need for additional ing the idea of a mosaic is kind of that I want to repeat my current rounding the theme of diversity color and art, making it more wel- a metaphor. It is an art term but I living situation. My roommates are and inclusion. Students may sub- coming to students. The staff also think it definitely relates to all the mit any form of visual art, poet- wanted to show students that they students here on campus.” great, but we have had some conflict ry, dance, spoken word or music. are diverse individuals. Students are excited about the this year and it might be simpler Students with varying levels of ar- As the staff explored these opportunity to participate in the to just try something else. tistic skills are welcome, including ideas, the idea of having an art show. Kim Bennett, freshman Part of me wants to get a place novice artists. The art may repre- show was born. Art Therapy major, is particularly sent ethnicity, religion, race, gen- The show became a way to ex- passionate about the artwork she off campus since it’s cheaper, but der, sexual orientation, inclusion, press diversity in a variety of ways, plans to submit. I don’t think my friends will want acceptance and any other similar making Cohen Health Center “I love it and I can’t wait to en- to do that. What should I do? theme. more friendly. Students submit- ter it. The art I am making for it is Works will be displayed in the ting work may choose to let their a release for me, and I am going Student Union Great Room art be displayed in the Health to make a piece with a personal on April 12, with a reception Center, after the initial display in theme,” Bennett said. Sincerely, Soon to be Homeless How to dine NEW AT
Dear Soon to be Homeless, NORTH sustainably Have you asked your friends about By Elyssa Buch cups, and encourage their use. living off campus? Try researching Contributing writer Clearly labeling the recycling EAST some places so you know all the bins would also make it easier Mercyhurst North East is Everyone loves going to the for individuals to know what bin hosting a new Culinary Dining information before telling your bookstore to get a coffee and the various items should go into. Series, running weekly from friends. You may be able to convince a quick bite to eat before class. More post-consumer products Feb. 16 through April 13. them if you have all the details However, very few really think could be used, bringing in cups Each three-course lunch is $9 per person, including tax. in place. about the environmental impacts and napkins made of recycled their purchases and actions have. materials. Reservations are required Are you part of your class year’s Much of what we get from the The most important change and can be filed by calling Facebook group? That is a really 814-725-6333. bookstore comes with individual to make is how baked goods are Callers can include any good place to start when searching packaging, most of which is im- sold. dietary restrictions or special for new roommates. Just post mediately thrown away. There are Rather than individually wrap- requests in their reservation. multiple ways the environmental ping each item, muffins and For example, if a student is a something in there about how you impact at the bookstore can be bagels could be kept in airtight vegetarian, they can request are interested in finding some reduced, both through individual compartments during the stay to have a vegetarian dish. If roommates. actions and policy changes. in the bookstore and then, when a caller wants to request a Lent-friendly meal, that is also It will also be helpful if you For individuals, bring your purchased, put into paper bags own travel mug whenever pos- made of post-consumer prod- acceptable. tell them where you are interested sible. Not only will you be more ucts which can later be recycled. The first event of the series, in living too. sustainable, but you get a 10-cent Or, if the purchaser intends to “Bella Italiana,” was held Feb. 16. The remaining culinary When housing sign ups do come out discount on a regular hot coffee. eat the snack immediately, it can events will occur in the MNE they always have meetings you can go You can also reduce your waste be handed over with just a paper Dining Room or the Lake View by not using a straw, as plastic napkin, minimizing the environ- to that are specifically for people Country Club. drinking straws are made using mental impact even more. Food served at the series looking for roommates. nonrenewable resources, are These types of changes would varies, but includes Tomato Everyone there will be looking for nonrecyclable and are not reused. also save the university money, Provençale Salad with French roommates, so it shouldn’t be that If you do not use a reusable as plastic wrap costs around 10 Vinaigrette and French Onion mug, make sure to dispose of cents per square, compared to Soup. The full menu can be hard to find people. the cup properly. Plastic cups can paper bags or napkins, which found on the Mercyhurst be rinsed out and recycled, while when bought in bulk each cost North East website. the paper cups must be thrown only a penny a piece (papermart. Seating begins at 11:30 Sincerely, a.m., and the lunch itself is away. The lids, however, can be com). served at noon. rinsed and recycled along with By working to reduce your own To be added to the mailing the cardboard sleeves. impact and working together on list for this Culinary Series, The bookstore can also make campus to get the bookstore to email bsheldon@mercyhurst. small changes to become more make some small adjustments, edu. Mia eco-friendly. One step would be the Mercyhurst Bookstore can — Anthony Miller to make more drinks in reusable become a much greener place.
FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 21, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 7 Alums commit to service By Kristian Biega Staff writer
Life after graduation can be in- timidating or uncertain for some students as the options of gradu- ate school and full-time jobs loom closer and closer. However, giving your time and talents to experi- ence a year of service may be a third potential option for some. Mercyhurst’s Service Learning Program will be offering a Post- Grad Service Fair on Feb. 21 in the Student Union Great Room from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “I really encourage students to do a year of service because I don’t think we have enough life experience yet to be in a job forever or know exactly what we want to do,” said Bethany Brun, coordinator of Service Learning. “I think everyone would grow a lot more if they had a year or two where you can travel to anywhere you want in the country or world and serve others.” The service fair has been an annual opportunity for students of all ages and majors to gain in- formation on various service pro- grams in both the United States and abroad. The fair is mainly geared toward Contributed photos juniors and seniors who should be applying for these programs in Catherine Rainey, ’17, has spent the past year volunteering with FrancisCorps, where she has gained work experience and had opportunities the near future, but sophomores to go hiking in the Adirondacks (left) and go snowshoeing (right). and freshmen are also encouraged to take advantage of the oppor- “The people are definitely my tunity. favorite part about living and “Some people may see a year of working here,” said Rainey. “Even service as taking a year off, but I on the days that are challenging, never see it that way,” said Brun. tiring or test my patience, I still “It’s always a year on. It is a year find myself laughing every single to develop and find your passion, day.” which is key and crucial.” Even though a year of service is There will be 15 organizations a huge undertaking, Rainey high- represented at the fair, includ- ly recommends the experience to ing AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, anyone who has the chance. PULSE, Habitat for Humanity, “My year of service has helped Mercy Volunteer Corps, Lalanne, me to grow in ways I couldn’t even Jesuit Volunteer Corps North- imagine. Living in the community west and Christian Appalachian and working with individuals with Corps. disabilities is teaching me how to There are many more benefits love more deeply and find more to a year of service beyond the ex- joy in the ordinary moments of perience alone. Most programs in- life,” Rainey said. clude a modest living stipend and Many organizations will help provide individual or community students who are not as certain housing or the resources to find about their careers after college affordable housing in the city you to work with nonprofits in order choose. Some programs also help to utilize their majors, talents and with professional development interests. and cover health insurance. “My community members If the organization is support- Contributed photo come from a wide range of ac- ed by government-sponsored ademic backgrounds, and many AmeriCorps, the interest accrued FrancisCorps volunteers live in a community environment and, throughout their year of service, learn to of us plan to go on to graduate on students’ loans will be paid work, grow and live together. school in the future,” said Rainey. for. Individuals also receive a “There is truly a program and/or $5,800 education award towards America) here for three years that year of volunteer service. The Rainey. “I don’t always get to do work site that can fit anyone’s in- undergraduate or graduate loans. working with college students was two main components of the what I want, when I want, because terests and academic pursuits.” Some master’s programs will what I really wanted to do. For FrancisCorps program are com- there are five other individuals to Brun urged students to come to match these awards, doubling the that reason, my job isn’t work to munity and service, experienced take into account. We have to her with any questions or interest amount saved. me. It’s Mercyhurst — it’s what I by living with the other post-grad- work together to accommodate in these programs so that she can Brun advocates for a year of love to do,” said Brun. uate volunteers and working at everyone’s schedules, wants and provide guidance and resources service because of her extreme- Each year, Mercyhurst has 10 to various nonprofit or community needs. It’s a real commitment.” for specific locations and mis- ly positive three-year experience 20 students from the graduating organizations. The volunteers are Rainey works as an assistant to sions. with AmeriCorps Erie after grad- class go on to a year of service. a very close-knit group who share adults with developmental disabil- For more interested students, uating from Mercyhurst. Catherine Rainey, Mercyhurst in everything from cooking and ities in a L’Arche community. there will be a free dinner and “I think a year of service helps class of 2017, will be speaking at cleaning to weekend trips around L’Arche is an international fed- discourse from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. you shape what you are really pas- this year’s service fair to discuss New York. eration of communities dedicat- where representatives will be able sionate about and discover your her year with FrancisCorps. “I think one of the difficult ed to supporting and sharing life to share and answer more individ- passion. I learned from being a Rainey works in Syracuse, N.Y., parts about this year is sacrificing with adults with developmental ual questions about their specific VISTA (Volunteers In Service to with a full-time, post-graduate part of my independence,” said disabilities. programs. PAGE 8 FEATURES Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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The first LT3 retreat (pictured above) was well attended and widely enjoyed. Students were able to grow in community and experience service in a new way. Seize the third day with CM By Jordan Pendel Ministry. “What is your personali- moving towards in life. There with others on the retreat,” said and CD retreats is that there is no Staff writer ty, what are your gifts, how are you will also be student witnesses and Harms. “It was a great next-step student leadership team on LT3. going to use those to lead a happy talks from the Campus Ministry retreat after attending the Carpe The weekend of LT3 is dove- The weekend of March 23-24, life, to serve other people?” staff and Gerard Tobin, associate Diem retreat.” tailing with an all-CD Reunion. students who have previously at- A quote attached to the retreat professor of Psychology. Students attending LT3 go to There are nearly 350 alumni who tended a Carpe Diem (CD) retreat comes from a poem, “The Sum- Students will have a lot of time the Miller Estate in North East, have made previous CD retreats, will have the opportunity to attend mer Day,” by Mary Oliver: “Tell in small groups with honest, per- which Baker described as a trea- and all current students and alum- the Live the Third (LT3) retreat. me, what is it you plan to do with sonal discussions about social jus- sure on the campus that not many ni are invited to the reunion. Stu- LT3 only costs $10 and will focus your one wild and precious life?” tice and service. However, there is people use. dents and alumni will be able to on how you are growing to know LT3 extends the “carpe diem” also time for fun. The Miller Estate was do- relive memories from the previ- yourself and how you are hard- idea of seizing the day and attach- “We sing, we do karaoke, danc- nated for use to the school by a ous retreats and hear what people wired to love and serve others. es it to a life marked by grounded ing kind of stuff, and we let loose wealthy friend of the Mercyhurst are up to now. This will be the second LT3 re- spirituality. It challenges students too,” said Baker. “We have a good community. It is a great space to LT3 will take place March 23- treat hosted by Campus Ministry. to think about how they can take time over there.” have big gatherings where stu- 24 and the reunion will begin on It is intended as a next-step retreat everything they’ve been given to Rebecca Harms, senior Ac- dents on the retreat are able to March 24 at dinner and last until for people who, after attending serve and love other people. counting and Business and Com- break off into small groups for the morning of March 25. Stu- CD, still have a hunger to get to Also attending LT3 are sever- petitive Intelligence double major, discussion and play hide-and-seek dents are encouraged to attend know themselves and their spiri- al alumni, who will speak about attended the first LT3 retreat and games throughout the night. Stu- both and hang out all weekend. tuality more deeply. what it means to seize the day loved it. dents will also be able to see the All students who have previ- “It’s largely focused on the idea after graduation. The retreat will “It was primarily focused on St. Mary Chapel on Mercyhurst ously made a CD retreat are invit- of how you are hardwired,” said pull students toward a different reflecting deeper in oneself while North East’s campus. ed to sign up for LT3 and the CD Greg Baker, director of Campus perspective about what they are continuing to build community A major difference between LT3 Reunion in Campus Ministry. Hurst libraries bookmark news By Marina Boyle and it has now been decided that es, updates and organized prose. Readers can expect to see an- dents to give feedback on each Staff writer the newsletter will be available Angela Okey, Public Services nouncements such as the Work trial. to all, through the Mercyhurst Librarian at Hammermill Library, Study Employee of the Month, Karen Niemla, Reference and Bookmarks is a new periodic Hammermill and Ridge Libraries is excited about the new opportu- as well as news from Mercyhurst Research Librarian at Hammer- newsletter available from Mercy- website. This will create a central nity to keep the Mercyhurst com- North East about activities, re- mill, is excited to be able to better hurst University libraries to keep place to store every issue, making munity informed about library sources and services on that cam- inform patrons of the available the campus community up to date it easy to retrieve information and services. pus. services. on services offered by Hammer- allowing the newsletter to be eas- “Bookmarks is a great way to The current issue of Book- “Bookmarks will inform library mill and Ridge Libraries. ily shared between people using keep everyone at Mercyhurst in marks highlights employee Grace patrons of a variety of important Bookmarks will be used to re- the URL. the loop on what is going on at Sloop, a junior Accounting and and useful things,” said Niemla. port on university library resourc- Previously, the online library their library, whether it be the Economics double major. “The greatest purpose is to tell es, services, facilities, changes and news page and social media ac- Hammermill Library or the Ridge There is also news regarding the our users about what is available more. counts logged various events in Library in North East,” said Okey. search for a new library archivist, to them. Not everyone is aware of The idea was put forward by a shortened form, but only for “Bookmarks allows people to see and the ongoing construction at all the resources we have, or the Darci Jones, director of Universi- very brief announcements. Book- all the exciting resources the li- Hammermill Library, as well as ways in which librarians can help ty Libraries and Online Learning. marks will create a newsletter brary has to offer, from new data- the trials of free databases. you with research. The newsletter While an email newsletter was format with a regular schedule, al- bases to services such as research, The database trials will be end- is a reminder that we are here to originally planned, that idea grew lowing for far more in-depth piec- writing, tutoring and IT help.” ing soon, with the option for stu- serve you.” Wednesday, February 21, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 9 Date in the LAKER MOMENT real world By Daniel Leonard be aware of red flags in relation- Staff writer ships, maintaining honest com- munication with one another and In a culture where an individual not attempting to fill a void with can find a soul mate as easy as they another person. can create a profile online, many Cole Lowe, senior Spanish Ed- people can be left feeling lonely ucation major, was interested in and anxious about relationships, the various points made by each expectations or dating in general. group. This past Valentine’s Day, Greg “It was interesting to me to hear Baker, director of Campus Minis- the different aspects of a healthy, try, spoke about “dating in the real faithful relationship,” said Lowe. world” at Wednesday Night Fel- “Among the many and various lowship. He asked the audience responses, one word continued to to help him develop “a young surface, and that word is respect. Christians’ guide to romance and All healthy relationships spur dating” and better understand the from one of mutual respect, and relatively new culture. from that all positive traits come “There has certainly been a to fruition.” shift for some students towards Victoria Noker, sophomore the ‘hookup’ mindset about en- Hospitality Management major counters in which people seek to and Wednesday Night Fellowship divorce physical intimacy from leader, further discussed the po- emotional intimacy,” said Baker. tential for red flags in a relation- Aaron Qiao photo “It is worth noting that the major- ship. ity of students do not participate “I feel like everyone should From left, Elly Buch, Vanessa Steele and Paxton McCausland enjoy the opportunity to dress in such behaviors, but everyone is have someone to talk to, like a up, enjoy food and spend time together at the Flaming Hearts Dance on Feb. 14. aware that some peers are sexual- mentor, because it’s very im- ly engaged in that way. For those portant to note that if someone who take part in hookup culture, doesn’t want to talk about their re- it is difficult to understand where lationship with anyone, then that’s selfless and reciprocal love fits a bad sign,” Noker said. Flaming Hearts into relationships, both now and Baker commented on the ex- in the future.” traordinary opportunity that stu- Dance for Avoiding the technical birds- dents have today to practice the and-bees conversation, audience skill of talking honestly and open- Valentine’s Day members were split into small ly about relationships. Every year for the past groups to discuss what romance Baker revealed to the audience and dating should look like as a that one of his biggest concerns decade, Mercyhurst’s Sexuality Christian and what they would tell is that we attach so much shame and Gender Acceptance Club young people today. to ourselves sexually and in our has hosted the Flaming Hearts Groups were later brought to- relationships with others. Dance on Feb. 14. This year, gether to share their thoughts and “My favorite basic advice about the dance took place in the key points. intimate relationships comes Student Union Great Room One group focused on the im- from Father Ronald Rolheiser: portance of committing to the Approach every relationship with at 7 p.m. The Flaming Hearts other person not just the idea of a a profound amount of reverence, Dance is meant for everyone relationship. respect and patience for the oth- to celebrate happiness and Another group raised the topic er person,” said Baker. “Beyond Aaron Qiao photo friends. The club meets every of not comparing one’s relation- that, be sure that the amount of Thursday at 8:45 p.m. in ships to others they may see on physical intimacy in a relationship From left, Daniel Leonard, Rebecca DeCarlo Sullivan 3. social media. is matched by the amount of real and Elizabeth Hallberg enjoying the festivities There was also a conversation commitment that the couple has at the Flaming Hearts Dance. — Aaron Qiao that revolved around the need to for one another.” Fasting to find renewal and meaning By Elizabeth Shewan ticularly Catholics, a penitential er of human mortality, in which “It came more out of personal a holy day of obligation. Staff writer season of fasting and praying. It Catholic Mass and Protestant ser- piety than the church saying ‘you “The irony of Ash Wednesday, is, however, preceded by Mardi vices are attended. Individuals are have to give up something for if there is one, ... is that people This past week marked the be- Gras, which is French for “Fat marked with ashes as a reminder Lent,’” Piszker said. think it’s a holy day of obligation. ginning of the season of Lent for Tuesday.” of their limited time on earth. In The way Lent is practiced varies It’s not and it never has been, and Christians. Lent, which begins on In contrast to Lent, Mardi this spirit of humility, sacrifice be- between denominations of Chris- yet we get more people that come Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 Gras is a day of indulgence and gins: Catholics typically fast and tianity, and between and even out on Ash Wednesday than just days leading up to Easter Sunday, fun, anticipating the sacrifices to abstain from meat, while other within Catholic communities. For about any other special day of the is as a symbolic representation of come during the Lenten season. denominations may choose to fast Piszker, the real question is not year,” Piszker said. the time that Jesus spent in the Mardi Gras is especially popular in alternative ways. how one observes Lent, but why. This distinction is important, desert. This year, Ash Wednesday in New Orleans, but was also James Piszker, University Chap- “I think the challenge today is because the choice to observe fell on Feb. 14, coinciding with celebrated at Mercyhurst with lain, welcomes the season of Lent for people to ask why they’re do- Lent is most meaningful when Valentine’s Day — to the dismay a special dinner at the Grotto as an opportunity to look to one’s ing it. ... The whole reason for ob- made completely freely. Altogeth- of some who wanted to both en- Commons and programs in each spiritual life. One typical Lent- servance is to work on your spiri- er, the season of Lent is a good joy the holiday chocolate, but also freshman hall, sponsored by en tradition involves “giving up” tual life,” said Piszker. opportunity for students of all re- fast in observance of the begin- Campus Ministry. something for Lent, either mate- Piszker also commented in the ligious backgrounds to take some ning of Lent. Following Mardi Gras, Ash rial or behavioral — chocolate or irony surrounding the beginning time for introspection and work- Lent is, for Christians and par- Wednesday serves as a remind- gossiping, for example. of Lent — Ash Wednesday is not ing on personal growth.
FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Dance majors present ‘[ ]ography’ By Megan Lay enment from my piece that chang- Staff writer es a preconceived idea about life,” said Karkehabadi. On Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., junior “This will most likely happen in BFA dance majors are presenting an abstract sense or through the their latest work in Audrey Hirt words of Miguel Gutierrez’s per- Academic Center’s Walker Recital formance texts that I use at both Hall. the beginning and middle of my The performance has been ti- piece. tled “[ ]ography,” capturing the “‘Comfy Trigger,’ to me, means individual choreographic process- that at any moment in time we can es and products of all members choose to be comfortable where of the class. we are or we can choose to tell The choreographers are: Lu- ourselves stories of the past that cas De Marinis, Liam Fitzpat- may trigger negative emotions.” rick, Dominic Fortunato, Hunter Karkehabadi chose to collabo- Hoffman, Katherine Hotinger, rate with her sister, who recently Marcela Gomez-Lugo, Niusha majored in Film. Karkehabadi, Megan Lay, Grace De Marinis chose to collabo- Petron, Rachel Rhodanz, Sarah rate with his brother, an up-and- Swanson, Sarah Taylor and Carrie coming singer-songwriter. VanOsten. De Marinis said, “I always like Following their debut in Taylor creating dances from an abstract Little Theater last semester, the perspective. I hope the audience choreographers are assigned to can reflect upon the connec- work with another artist in col- tions they’ve formed with others laboration to produce a coherent Megan Lay photo throughout their lives.” work that complements both art- Collaboration is essential to de- ists. Lucas De Marinis and cast rehearse his choreography for “[ ]ography.” veloping community and artistry As part of their assignment, the among up and coming artists. choreographers must communi- base the dress on. We are still in each other and coming to the When asked about the most He said, “collaboration helps cate effectively to make the fin- the process of making sure the humbling realization that we are challenging aspect of his col- me to take a step away from the ished work. dress fits as well as possible, al- all the same.” laboration, Fitzpatrick said, “I artistic path I have followed for The choreographers have cho- lowing the dancer to perform at Everyone has been asked to did not want to stifle the voice a while and reflect upon where I sen to collaborate with a range her best.” complete a group project in their of the poet, as I felt like having will be led by adopting the prin- of artists from many disciplines, Rhodanz has chosen to collab- academic classes at some point in a new perspective on my words ciples of an artist in another dis- including musicians, costume de- orate with a poet, Aleksandra Ste- their career at Mercyhurst and can would push me to think differ- cipline.” signers, poets and visual artists. fanovski. agree that collaboration is a chal- ently as to how I wanted to tell Every choreographer’s story VanOsten, junior Dance major Rhodanz said, “the most re- lenge. the story. is a unique part of their journey and choreographer, is collaborat- warding part of this collabora- Collaboration between artists “Seeing the finished product through their time in the Mercy- ing with her mom, a semi-pro- tion was simply creating art with can get even more complicat- will definitely be the most reward- hurst Dance department. fessional dance costumer in Vir- another individual who is just as ed with issues of distance, time ing part of the collaborative pro- It is a unique opportunity to ginia. VanOsten said her piece passionate about a different art constraints and communication cess.” produce two original works in one is “centered around the colorful form than me.” across different art forms. The class hopes the audience year and progress to the eventu- dreamer stuck in society’s gray Rhodanz also fostered a collab- Fitzpatrick also collaborat- will come away from this perfor- al presentation of a work on the world.” oration between herself and her ed with a poet, offering his own mance with a feeling of explora- Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Her mom created a yellow dress dancers by encouraging them to words as inspiration for the poet’s tion and inspiration. Center stage. for the dreamer soloist to wear. free write about her concept. final product. Karkehabadi, who is choreo- In April, senior Dance majors VanOsten appreciates how re- Rhodanz said, “I hope the au- Fitzpatrick said, “I felt like we graphing a piece to upbeat elec- will present their final capstone warding it has been to work with dience can relate the piece to had a true collaboration. I would tronic music, hopes the audience projects including: staged works, her mom on a project as personal their personal lives in some way, show them excerpts of the cho- will gain a new life experience dance for cameras and various re- as her own choreography. because we all have feelings, emo- reography I had already created, when they view her piece. search presentations. She said, “together, we decid- tions and experiences in life. and they would head back to write “I hope the audience gains “[ ]ography” is free and open ed on a design and pattern to “We should be opening up to another draft of the poem.” some sort of liberation or enlight- to the Mercyhurst community. Faculty reed trio set The Met Opera brings to perform in Walker By Lauren Ganger weddings, community events and Staff writer at other venues, for example Viv- Rossini to the stage aldi in the Vineyard and at Studio By Steven Martz is ancient Babylon. Babylon is At the age of 37, Rossini ac- On March 14 at 8 p.m. in Walk- Q. Staff writer modern-day Iraq. tually retired from composing. er Recital Hall, the D’Angelo De- On their upcoming program The scenes include local colors Even after a short career, he is partment of Music will present its will be pieces by Gordon Jacobs, A Babylonian epic for the ages and the ancient marvel of the still very well known. first Faculty Recital Series perfor- Charles Huguenin, Jacques Ibert, is being broadcast right here on Hanging Gardens. Gaetano Rossi wrote the libret- mance of the spring semester. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jo- Mercyhurst University campus. The creators of the opera were to for Rossini’s opera. The evening’s performance will hann Sebastian Bach and François The Mercyhurst Institute of more worried about creating a The conductor of the opera is be by the Reed’m and Weep Trio, Couperin. Arts and Culture is showing feeling of great legend and won- Italian native Maurizio Benini. a group composed of Rebecca The group tries to add a new “Semiramide” in the Mary D’An- der instead of presenting a his- This Metropolitan Opera has Wunch on clarinet, Hilary Philipp piece to their repertoire every gelo Performing Arts Center on torical accurate story. an all-star cast. on oboe and Carolyn Borland on time they play a gig, and Wunch March 17. The story is about royal treach- Angela Meade plays Semira- bassoon. said, “So, you can imagine that The performance will start ery and false romance. mide, Elizabeth DeShong por- The group has been in exis- after eight-plus years of playing promptly at 12:55 p.m. with Semiramide, the queen of Bab- trays Arsace, Javier Camarena tence for eight years. together, we have accumulated a doors opening at 12:30 p.m. ylon, is trying to remain on the plays Idreno, Ildar Abdrazakov Wunch mentions that all three number of pieces.” The opera has a total estimat- throne while men are trying to plays Assur and Ryan Speedo of the members were students at The recital has no theme, with ed run time of 3 hours and 29 succeed her late husband. Green portrays Oroe. McDowell High School around Wunch describing the sections on minutes, with a single 30 minute Gioachino Rossini composed As always, tickets are free for the same time and participated in the program as the group’s “fa- intermission. “Semiramide.” Mercyhurst students, $18 for an the music program there, but that vorite classical pieces from our The libretto is sung in Italian Rossini created more than 30 adult ticket, $15 for seniors and she cannot remember exactly how library.” with Met titles in English. operas, ranging from comic to students of other institutions and the group came about. As with all faculty recitals, the The setting of “Semiramide” tragic. $10 for youth. Regardless, over the past eight performance will be free and years, the group has played at open to the public. FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 21, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11
MOVIE REVIEW UPCOMING Audiences roar EVENTS Senior Art Thesis March 26-May 17, Reception: April 7, for ‘Black Panther’ Cummings Art Gallery By David McDonald Staff writer Simone Dinnerstein, “Black Panther’s” best attribute piano Masterclass was not necessarily its protagonist, April 4, 5-7 p.m., who was already hugely popular Walker Recital Hall from his appearance in “Captain America: Civil War,” but its villains. If there is one thing that Mar- The Met: vel has been rather lackluster in, it Cosi fan tutte would be just that. April 7, 12:55 p.m., Most of the villains are either Performing Arts Center a literal mirror for the hero, like the Yellowjacket in “Ant-Man” or Kaecilius in “Doctor Strange,” NTL: Julius Caesar too easy to defeat despite their April 8, 12:55 p.m., “immense” power like Hela in “Thor: Ragnarok,” or are just Performing Arts Center poorly done in general, like the Mandarin in “Iron Man 3.” Roche Guest Artist: That said, Marvel’s most suc- Marvel Studios photo Cobus du Toit, flute cessful films have not been- be cause of great heroes, though On the left is Chadwick Boseman as King T’Challa, aka the Black Panther, and on the right is Michael B. Doreen Lee, piano they have plenty of those, but Jordan as the Black Panther’s cousin, the villain Erik Killmonger. April 9, 8 p.m., rather because of great villains or Walker Recital Hall great emotional conflict. tioned have in common is that the This movie easily could have suffer from the same mirroring Such films as “Captain America: emotional attachment to the story messed up its villain situation in effect). Civil War,” “Spider-Man: Home- is more present. a multitude of ways, but did not. “Black Panther’s” Rotten To- The Met: coming” and now “Black Panther,” Films like “Ant-Man” were no Firstly, had Andy Serkis’ char- matoes rating of 97 percent (mak- Luisa Miller are the gold standard of Marvel be- doubt enjoyable but did not have acter, Klaue, not been involved, ing it the best-rated Marvel proj- April 14, 12:30 p.m., cause they either have memorable, me on the edge of my seat like the film would have fallen into ect of all time) is well earned, as Performing Arts Center well-performed villains or because “Black Panther.” the trap that befell “Iron Man 2,” it was not only wildly entertaining of the emotional depth attached to In Marvel’s best films, where the “The Incredible Hulk,” and “Ant- (no pun intended), but also a very the conflict between hero versus villains are memorable, I am more Man”: the mirroring of the hero relevant installment. Mercyhurst Theatre villain or hero versus hero (in the emotionally invested in the hero and the villain. Out of five stars, I’d only drop Program: case of “Civil War”). succeeding than in other films. This means that the villain the film by half a star because of Doña Rosita the Even looking outside of Marvel, The genius of “Black Panther” would have mirrored the hero’s the mirroring effect that occurred the notion reins true. For example, is that the interplay of the two powers or suit almost perfectly. with Killmonger. Spinster even though all three movies in main villains, Killmonger and Though he was powerful in his Other than that, the film is al- April 12-14, 7:30 p.m., the “Dark Knight” trilogy were Ulysses Klaue, makes their story own right, by the end of the film most perfect and ready to go April 15, 2:00 p.m. well-crafted, the true masterpiece more interesting and their mission Killmonger had the same powers down in the annals of Marvel lore remains “The Dark Knight.” more detestable. and suit as Black Panther. as one of its best — a movie by This is all thanks to Heath Led- Also, the interrelatedness of However, what redeems this which other future Marvel proj- ger’s performance and the excel- King T’challa (Black Panther) and problem is the way in which he ects will be compared. lent writing and depth behind the Erik Stevens (Killmonger) make obtains these powers, his relation- Joker in general. the conflict between the two more ship with T’Challa and his inter- What all the latter films men- emotionally charged. action with Klaue (who does not Quartet performance to be a ‘Turtle’-y big hit By Eleanor Hein sical styles,” said Johnson. the animals spread on the back of Staff writer The music comes in a variety of Big Turtle. tempos, from slow-and-steady to The mud grew until it became Come out of your shell to catch winning the race — there’s some- the size of North America, and one of the greatest Mercyhurst In- thing for everybody. that was where the woman was stitute of Arts and Culture’s music The group’s name is derived able to live. She created stars from events of the semester. from the Iroquois Creation Myth. dust and then she created the sun The Turtle Island Quartet will be Before there was land, the Earth and the moon. gracing Mercyhurst’s Walker Recit- was completely ocean. Her twins were born and were al Hall stage March 15 at 7:30 p.m. There was an island floating in named Sapling and Flint—the first The quartet has an ex-shell- the sky where the Sky People lived. created all things good and the sec- ent record, having won multiple The Sky People never died, and no ond created all of the bad within Grammy Awards for Best Cross- one was ever born. the good. over category. When a woman from the Sky The story is a beautiful illustra- “We look forward to welcoming People became pregnant with tion of the respect and relation- two-time Grammy Award-winning twins, her husband pushed her ship the Iroquois people had with Turtle Island Quartet to Mercy- through a hole beneath a tree and nature and its animals. hurst University,” said MIAC Di- she fell from the island, landing on Don’t miss the greatest quartet rector Brett Johnson, Ph.D. the Earth, where there was only since the Teenage Mutant Ninja “Turtle Island has been a singu- water and sea animals. Turtles — it is sure to be a shell of Jati Lindsay photo lar force in the creation of bold, She was caught by two birds who a time. Admission is free to Mercy- new trends in chamber music for brought her to the other animals to hurst University students. From left to right: David Balakrishnan, violin, Alex Hargreaves, strings since its inception in 1985, help her. Adult tickets cost $20, senior violin, Malcolm Parson, cello, and Benjamin Von Gutzeit, viola will fusing classical quartet aesthetic Little Toad dove to the bottom tickets cost $15 and student and perform as Turtle Island Quartet at Mercyhurst on March 15. with contemporary American mu- of the sea to bring up mud, which youth tickets cost $10. PAGE 12 OPINION Wednesday, February 21, 2018
GOOD Winter Olympics lacking diversity The roofing on Ryan Hall is nearing completion. Progress is flying by for African-American and 10 Asian- Even the small amount of By Marina Boyle American athletes, out of a total diversity we did see, such as Mirai of 244. This means that over 80 Nagasu, the daughter of Japanese the new sophomore residence hall! Staff writer percent of the US Olympic team immigrants, landing her triple is white. axel, or Adam Rippon, an openly Erin Jackson is the first gay figure skater, take bronze — The Winter Olympics has African-American woman to it was still too much for some come under a lot of fire this year qualify for the United States long- people to handle. for the lack of diversity among track speedskating team, and Fox News had to remove a athletes. Jordan Greenway is the first ever column from its website last The higher numbers of white African-American hockey player week that sparked widespread BAD athletes is something that a lot on an American men’s team. controversy for its hateful of people choose to disregard Unfortunately, the issue is message. because they feel as though it is pretty widespread, not just an Editor John Moody criticized Since the snow is melting, the ground is natural that the Winter Olympics American one. the diversity of the U.S. team now very mushy and uncovering unwanted draw contestants mainly from Thirteen athletes from eight saying it would win no medals the Scandinavian and other more African nations will compete in this way. garbage from earlier in the year. northerly regions. PyeongChang, and this is the He wrote: “Unless it’s changed These places generally have largest representation of athletes overnight, the motto of the white populations and tend to from African nations in any Olympics, since 1894, has been dominate the games. Winter Games. ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger.’ However, looking at a country There has yet to be a It appears the U.S. Olympic as racially diverse as America, medal awarded to an athlete Committee would like to change it’s disappointing to see that the representing an African country. that to ‘Darker, Gayer, Different.’ same problem is represented on I don’t think there’s an entity If your goal is to win medals, that our own team. to blame for the lack of racial won’t work.” There is still a lack of ethnic diversity, and as I mentioned The article drew complaints SAD and social diversity at the games, before, it is simply a fact that from ordinary readers and many in my opinion. winter sport athletes do tend human rights groups, and was The U.S. men’s hockey Olympic team The United States Olympic to get drawn from colder, then taken down. Committee said it was proud predominantly white regions. However, Moody’s sentiment lost their final preliminary match that its team is the most diverse It’s just a pity that young illustrates perfectly what it has ever fielded at a Winter people of color do not minority athletes are up against against the Olympic Athletes from Olympics. see people like themselves when they compete, and why It is obviously great to see represented in the games, and darker-skinned or LGBTQ Russia. Luckily, Team USA is still in it! progress, but the most diverse then feel like there’s not a place athletes can so often feel team we have ever fielded has 10 for them there. trapped.
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Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu own set of problems Amber Matha Editor-in-Chief editormerciad Cheyanne Crum Managing Editor managingmerciad during the Olympic games. prevalent every year. However, it Caitlyn Lear News Editor newsmerciad By Quinn Gannon This year was especially does still happen. bad, causing the International Activist groups have shown Abigail Rinard Features Editor featuremerciad Contributing writer Bernard Garwig Sports Editor sportsmerciad Olympic Committee to ban the some of the treatment of these Jenny Sabliov A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad country and only allow a few dogs in the trade and have Lauren Abbott Opinion Editor opinionmerciad individuals to compete. pushed for South Korea to at Meghan Maker Copy Editor copymerciad The Olympics are something I Russia typically proves to be a least temporarily suspend the Chelsea Guida Photo Editor photomerciad always look forward to. strong competitor at the Winter practice during the Olympics. Megan Stubbs Ad Manager admerciad It’s an interesting time of Olympics. South Korea closed its largest Kristin Bowers Adviser kbowers athletic feats and political With them out of the way, is it dog meat market, but for many it relations with a dash of scandals easier for other countries to win? isn’t enough. mixed in. Do other world superpowers It would be nice if the This year’s winter Olympics, like the U.S. and China have an Olympics could truly be a time The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper held in PyeongChang, South unfair advantage? of coming together for friendly of Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the Korea, are especially significant What will this mean for our competition, but in reality, school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office because North and South Korea diplomatic relations? politics will always make its way is in Hirt, Room 110. Our phone number is (814) 824-2376. came together to compete as one These are all valid concerns, in. team. that only time can answer. The 2016 Rio Summer This diplomatic advance could Another issue with this year’s Olympics were full of mean a huge breakthrough for Olympics is the Korean dog meat controversies, and I am sure The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters the two countries, but not every trade. more will come up regarding must be signed and names will be included with the country is having a good time. The consumption of dog meat PyeongChang. letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, A major controversy this year is may be a huge taboo for most I wish it was a time everyone we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are the Russian doping and how the Western cultures, but it is still could set their differences aside due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 country isn’t allowed to compete. alive in others. and focus on the athletes and words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at Russia has the most medals lost Eating dog meat is less their accomplishments, but [email protected]. from being caught using athletic common among younger unfortunately, it seems they might performance-enhancing drugs Koreans and is becoming less be overshadowed once again.
The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are welcome and can be emailed to [email protected]. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 OPINION PAGE 13 Junk email and HURST STUDENTS its annoyances SPEAK UP It would have also been nice I would have much preferred By Caitlyn Lear for them to have come out to spend my time that morning We asked: warning they were adjusting really settling down at my desk News editor settings so we could be prepared and starting to do my homework. “What’s your favorite Winter Olympic sport?” for some changes in email I just find the whole situation notifications, before they did it. absurd. Spam emails are the bane of I live off campus, only about a Outlook has two different junk Dylan Bemiss, freshman Criminal most people’s existence. mile away, so a five-minute drive folders, and up until this point, Justice major: “My favorite Olympic They fill up our inboxes with or 20 minute walk. it has done a fairly good job at sport is hockey. I grew up playing useless and unwanted ads or On days that I have an 8 a.m. separating the mail. hockey.” viruses. class, I get up at 6:30 a.m. so I This year we have had a higher And even though most servers have time to eat breakfast, sit number of phishing emails it will have some sort of filtering with my cat and get to class a seems, but other than that, seems for emails, so that the spam may little early. to work fine. be caught before reaching your On Feb. 8, I am sitting in the Maybe if we are having so Taylor Wiegand, sophomore Art Therapy inbox, those methods are not hall outside my class waiting for much trouble, we should just try major: “I like skiing. I wish I could do always successful. my professor to walk up and and use a different server. that! I want to go to Peek’n Peak and be I know a simple swipe or click unlock the door. Personally, I have found an Olympian.” to delete an email may not seem Soon about half the class Gmail to be the best at sorting like much, but if you are like shows up before one of us emails. Not only does it have the me, between personal, work and checks our junk email and finds spam folder, it also divides the school-related accounts, I have that the professor had canceled inbox into primary, social and eight email accounts connected class at 6:28 a.m. promotions. Kimberly Bennett, freshman Art to my phone. We had all gotten up, got ready I have a personal Gmail Therapy major: “Men’s singles Olympic So, say I get a spam every half and walked or drove to class, and account that I have used for skating is my favorite. It is not often that an hour to each account and I it was not even happening. everyday things. people get to see men getting to do do not check my emails for three Of course, later that day, we I like the way it sorts because, something so graceful!” hours during class. get the email stating that we unless I want to look at the Just in that short window, should periodically check our advertisements, I do not even I’ve collected almost 50 useless junk folders. have to open my promotions tab. emails, plus maybe one or two I honestly almost threw my Also, all my LinkedIn important ones. phone. notifications are sent to my social Victoria Haen, junior Political Science So any time I have to check I am a senior at this school, tab, so it is easy to search and and Intelligence Studies major: “My my emails I have to sort through and until that day I checked my filter when trying to find old favorite winter sport is snowboarding.” more than enough spam. junk maybe once a semester, if emails. And now, thanks to the that. Then everything else, like tax phishing email prevention on I was not so much annoyed at information, goes to my primary campus, I also have to check my the fact that I had gotten up and folder. clutter and junk folders. moving; I get up almost that time I really do appreciate what IT I can understand that “the every day anyway out of habit. does to help filter the emails and Compiled by Lauren Rogus prevention of spam and phishing But I know some people like to keep us from getting caught in emails is not an exact science,” sleep in, or could have used the scams. as Thomas Merlino, Technical extra few hours before their next I surely know I could not Administrator, said. class instead of getting up. figure all that out. But it seems like it defeats the I was more annoyed that I I just think that if we are purpose of having the junk and left my house to sit around for having to check junk and clutter clutter folders if I have to go almost 20 minutes to drive back folders, it makes them pointless back and check them anyway. home. to even have. Campus paths entirely nonexistent problem on By Anthony the main paths. Miller I’ve noticed that the paths surrounding Egan have Staff writer Texting Tommy is right occasionally suffered from ice as well. Same with the path that While the video was hyperbolic These can be areas with lots This past winter has been an leads to the Laker. By Rebecca with “Texting Tommy” acting of student traffic, stairs or the icy unusually brutal one, even for I understand that there are a Dunphy especially reckless, it did raise an patches that have become all too Erie. lot of paths on campus, and it is important question about when common around campus. We’ve had snow, we’ve had easy for things to fall through the Staff writer and where we should use our Another issue that the video rain and with those two come cracks every now and again, but cellphones on campus. failed to address is the inhibition lots of ice. there are paths on campus where At the end of every class, it’s Growing up, everyone hears of social interactions when Mercyhurst’s response to this after every rainfall, you can’t walk a similar routine: The professor the dangers of texting and distracted. ice has been mixed at best. on them for a few days or risk dismisses, students grab their driving, but very few address the It is all too easy to miss a For most of the main roads slipping right down the path. stuff, and immediately phones are more common issues we face person walking by because we’re and sidewalks, the ice isn’t an As someone who walks most in hand. everyday staring down at our looking at that same person’s issue. places on campus, this got very Who knows what could be phone screens while traveling Instagram post. It becomes a much bigger annoying. missed during a single class? around campus. Besides, a “hello” and “how are issue the second you try to take The snowy season is slowly A snapchat, text, phone call or Yes, driving distracted may offer you?” in person are much more one of the less-used paths to get coming to an end. email may be waiting for us, but a much more severe outcome, but value than a double tap. to where you’re going. But this is something that is this need to check our phones the commonality of distracted To sum it all up, yes, I do think While walking to the side should be kept in mind in case potentially harmful? walking makes it an issue that that the “Texting Tommy” video entrance of Hirt, I was we get another Christmas-esque On Feb. 8, Mercyhurst sent out should still be addressed. was a bit cheesy, but it does draw surprised to see that most of snowstorm, or for next year. a mass email to students with the With stop signs seen just as our attention to a bad habit we the path had been iced over. In all, the teams doing the subject “The Troubles of Texting a suggestion, everyone should could all improve upon. I had to walk in the ankle- salting and snow-clearing at Tommy,” which included a brief be especially aware of their So if you’re reading this on a deep snow just to avoid slipping Mercyhurst are doing a good public service announcement surroundings when in parking mobile device, maybe put the and falling all the way down the job, but they need to focus more about the dangers of distracted lots, crossing the street or in phone away and take a look at hill! on the paths less-traveled on cell phone usage. other potentially hazardous areas. what’s all around you. That’s not to say that this is an campus.
FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Men’s hockey bests RMU By Breonna Bailey Robert Morris answered five Staff writer minutes later, tying the game at 1. The game remained tied going The Mercyhurst men’s hockey into the third period. team swept the Robert Morris Kane Elliot got on the board University Colonials Feb. 16 and for the Lakers early in the third Feb. 17 in a home and home se- period, assisted by Josh Lammon. ries, walking away with a regula- From here, the Lakers gained a tion and an overtime win. 2-1 lead. The Lakers played their last reg- The Colonials tied the game at ular season home game on Sat- 2 just before regulation expired. urday night, where they honored Lammon was able to find the their 11 graduating seniors. back of the net late in overtime The Lakers took home the win and score the game winning goal, in Friday’s matchup in Pittsburgh, making the final score 3-2. beating the Colonials 2-1. “It was a heartfelt battle all Bryan Sienerth iced the first game,” said Lammon. “It was a goal for the Lakers. good win for us.” As time was about to expire, Goaltender Wildung had 37 Derek Barach capitalized on the saves for the Lakers. The Lakers power play, with a mere second went 0-for-2 on the power play left on the clock in the first period. while the Colonials went 0-for-4. The Lakers were up 2-0 at the Breonna Bailey photo With Saturday’s win, the Lakers end of the first. managed to clinch a first-round The Lakers’ Jack Riley took a The Lakers line up before their game Feb. 17 in the Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Lakers beat Robert Morris bye in the Atlantic Hockey Tour- five-minute major penalty in the University twice, including a 3-2 overtime win. nament. second period, but they managed For the final game of the reg- to kill it off. Robert Morris’ Sean Giles took 2-1, Lakers. The Lakers finished night played out in the Mercyhurst ular season, the Lakers head to The Colonials were unable to a shot from the top of the circle 1-for-4 on the power play while Ice Center. The game remained Rochester, N.Y., to take on the capitalize with the man advantage, and found the back of the net, the Colonials went 0-for-1. Lakers scoreless until the Lakers got on RIT Tigers on Feb 23 and Feb 24. but they were able to get on the pulling the Colonials within one. goaltender Brandon Wildung had the board two minutes into the The Tigers pulled off a 6-5 board seconds after the penalty Neither team would tally an- 26 saves. second period with a goal from overtime victory in their previous expired. other goal, making the final score In Game two, the Lakers’ senior Patrick Piacentini. meeting. An update on Wrestling defeated by MU Olympians Gannon in rivalry duel By Marina Boyle her three-strong medal collection By Lauren Abbott Staff writer from previous games, before leav- Opinion editor ing PyeongChang. With the 2018 Winter Olympics Ryan Zapolski, an Erie native, On Feb. 14 the Mercyhurst drawing to a close, it is a good played for Mercyhurst from 2007- wrestlers had their last home time to recap the sporting events 2011, and is currently represent- meet against their rivals, Gannon and the achievements of our four ing Team U.S.A. in goal at the University’s Golden Knights. MU athletescompeting. Winter games. The Lakers ended the regular Few universities comparative to The U.S. fell flat in its final pre- season with an 11-2 dual meet Mercyhurst in size can claim an liminary round game against the record after the loss. Olympic athlete, let alone four. Olympic Athletes from Russia on Final score for the match was The Mercyhurst representatives Saturday, but Zapolski did have 20-15, Golden Knights. Out of — three alumni and one current his chance to shine against Slove- the 10 matches of the day, six student — are Meghan Agosta, nia with 21 saves before an over- went to the Golden Knights and Bailey Bram, Ryan Zapolski and time loss. four to the Lakers. Emma Nuutinen. Current Laker Emma Nuutin- Prior to the loss and the pre- “I think everyone should be ex- en earned herself a team position vious week’s loss to Pitt-John- cited and proud seeing our past with her home country of Fin- stown, the Lakers were undefeat- and present student-athletes do land in the 2018 games. ed. well. It is fun knowing how hard The sophomore scored her sec- The crosstown rivalry match- Breonna Bailey photo they work to get where they are ond career Olympic goal in the up saw great turnout from mem- and then seeing each of them 7-2 quarterfinal win against Swe- bers of the Mercyhurst commu- Alexis Soriano gets ready as Gannon University’s Austin Hertel lung- thrive under pressure. It is always den. Nuutinen appeared in the nity for the meet. es forward. Gannon won the annual crosstown match 20-15. nice seeing the people you coach 2014 Sochi games as well. “The support we got for our grow as individuals and mature On a personal level, Sisti finds it final home match was great. We One particularly good match “It’s bittersweet anytime you through life achieving great suc- amazingly rewarding to be able to had a lot of other Mercyhurst was that of Jake Robb, a fresh- say goodbye to a senior class,” cess,” said Mike Sisti, Head Coach watch the students he has coached teams in attendance along with man for the Lakers, who “defeat- said Wehler. “As a coach you for Women’s Ice Hockey at Mer- on television, knowing what they our usual fan base,” said Laker ed a returning All-American who grow very close to your athletes cyhurst. are probably thinking after a cer- head coach Mike Wehler. was a fifth year senior,” Wehler and they become part of your Agosta and Bram began their tain play during the game. While the Lakers didn’t win said. family. I feel like a dad who is NCAA careers playing Division “Each time we are so proud the meet, there were a couple of Robb claimed a 4-0 win in sending their sons off into the I women’s ice hockey for Mercy- of them and love watching them wrestlers who won their individ- the 285 heavyweight against world. I’m excited for their fu- hurst. They are representing their represent themselves, our pro- ual matches. No. 7 ranked Nick Budd, which tures, but sad to see them leave.” native Canada at the 2018 Games. gram, and the university on center “Obviously, I preferred to have brought the final team score to The Lakers will compete in the The two alumnae combined stage,” said Sisti. “It is a remark- a different overall outcome, but 20-15 Gannon. Super Region I tournament on for one assist in Canada’s prelim- able event in many ways. How we had a lot of good individual The Lakers also celebrated Feb. 23. inary-round 5-0 win over Russia, the athletes handle the success or performances in that match,” said their senior night at this meet and The Johnstown tournament is and Agosta has scored two goals failure is as important as how they Wehler. “Eric Bartos claimed a honored five seniors. the second to last competition for the Canadian team. prepared to make the Olympics. win in a 3-1 overtime decision Seniors Joel Bowers, Mason of the Mercyhurst team’s sched- With Canada looking set for Regardless of the outcome, what at 125 pounds. Gavin Wilkerson McCollum, Paul Mizia, Wes uled season before the Lakers a place in the final, Bram will be an amazing accomplishment it is earned a first period fall at 165 Phipps and Dakota DesLauriers head to Grand Rapids, Mich for hoping to secure her first med- for someone to be able to say they pounds. Wes Phipps earned a 8-3 were all honored before the start the NCAA Division II National al, while Agosta hopes to add to were an Olympian.” decision at 197 pounds. ” of the meet. tournament. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 SPORTS PAGE 15 MU loses Porreco to GU By Bernard Garwig colm Walters with 10, Lorenzo Sports editor Collier with nine and Derrick Ellis Jr. with eight. Despite all the energy in the Both Laker hoop squads have Mercyhurst Athletic Center, the their final regular season home Mercyhurst Lakers men’s and games Feb. 21 against Pitt-John- women’s basketball teams both stown. The game is also the senior lost to the Gannon University night for both Laker squads, who Golden Knights in the Porreco together have six seniors (five Pride of Erie game. men, one woman). At its peak, the crowd swelled “Pitt-Johnstown is a team full to 623 fans from both schools on of shooters,” said Smith. “We the Feb. 17 rivalry matchup. weren’t able to close the game On the women’s side, the Lak- out against them the last time we ers were bested 59-75 by the played them, but we are a much Golden Knights. better team at home then we are The Golden Knights began away. I’m not saying the game will compiling a lead in the first half, be easy because there are no easy ending up 31-20 over the Lakers. games in the PSAC, but I do be- The Lakers struggled to stop lieve this is a very winnable game.” the piling on, as the Golden Previously, both Laker squads Knights outscored the Lakers 23- Rebecca Dunphy photo lost to Pitt-Johnstown (54-63 and 12 in the third quarter. 64-67 for women’s and mens, re- Although the Lakers would out- The Mercyhurst men’s basketball team huddles around coach Gary Manchel during a timeout Feb. 17. spectively). score the Golden Knights 27-21 “I would like to win our last in the fourth quarter, it was not think they all play well as a unit, lower scoring affair overall. The to keep pace in the second half two games,” said Lauren Laperto- enough to cut the final 16-point and I think they showcased that in Lakers carried the lead into half- with the Golden Knights, who sa. “Wednesday’s game is senior deficit. the game this past Saturday.” time up 26-22. outscored the Lakers 36-24. night so I really want to get the “Gannon is a solid team,” said Laker Maria Lapertosa led with “Our defense was fantastic The final would be 50-58, Gold- ‘W’ for our only senior Jamaya Laker Lauren Lapertosa. “They 16 points, followed by 13 each by against Gannon,” said Laker Pat- en Knights. Shabazz, and then a W over Edin- are a big offensive threat, which Eliza Oswalt and Kori Sidwell. rick Smith. Smith had 13 points to lead the boro would be a really nice way to makes them difficult to defend. I The men’s side was certainly a However, the Lakers struggled Lakers’ scoring, followed by Mal- close out the season.”
Women’s hockey splits LET’S GO, with RMU, still at No. 2 LAKERS! By Marco Cicchino The tally also snapped a re- found her 11th of the season go- The Lakers responded by keep- Staff writer markable shutout streak for the ing five-hole on the Lakers’ Blair ing the offensive pressure on Colonials’ Elijah Milne-Price, (7-7-1, 1.68) just 5:47 into the sec- Milne-Price, and it paid off. For the second straight week- breaking the program record set ond frame. On 11½ minutes of the period, end, a visiting opponent came to by now-assistant Colonial coach The Colonials’ Gebhard Hartwick found her second of Feb. 21, Mercyhurst the Mercyhurst Ice Center with Brianne McLaughlin in the team’s picked up the second of Brooke the game from nearly the exact Athletic Center @ one goal in mind: to prevent 14th- inaugural 2005-06 campaign; Hartwick’s shots off of Milne- spot of her first tally. ranked Mercyhurst from injecting against Lindenwood, she became Price (17-5-4, 1.77), finding her Despite this, Milne-Price need- 5:30 p.m.: Women’s volatility into a College Hockey the third Colonial to post consec- second of the game. ed just one more stop to finish basketball vs. Pitt- America that has remained quite utive shutouts, the first to pull the The shot came in a near-exact off a 31-save performance while Johnstown University static in its top half. feat in nearly 2.5 years. spot just 14 seconds after How- being outshot by an eight-shot And once again, a weekend But she fell out of the groove ard’s penalty expired to cap a margin. split prevented the Lakers from and allowed 12 shots that period, stretch of two goals in just 5:37. “We’re playing playoff hock- Feb. 21, Mercyhurst taking over the conference’s sole and then allowed a second pow- A staunch Milne-Price stopped ey right now and we know every Athletic Center @ top spot. er-play strike at 9:04 of the third. 14 shots in that pivotal second pe- game (is) going to be close, and 7:30 p.m.: Men’s But the hosts were able to re- After the Colonials’ Lexi Tem- riod — 10 of them coming from (Mercyhurst) always gives us a basketball vs. Pitt- main within reach of their first pleman was booked for tripping in-between the faceoff circles. good battle,” commented the regular-season title since 2016, at 8:47, the Lakers’ Knott caught Compounding this was her fel- Colonials’ Milne-Price after the Johnstown University withstanding a strong second-pe- a deflection from Hartwick on low Colonials’ defense; allowing game. “My (defense) does a great riod from 9th-ranked Robert the left point for a Fieseler score. just seven shots on four penal- job in clearing lanes for me, and ... Feb. 24, Edinboro Morris on Feb. 17 and taking a “We just stuck together and ... ty-kill opportunities. they just make my life easier. I can University @ 1 p.m.: 20-save shutout from Laker Ken- kept our good energy ... through- The two squads were able to count on them to clear rebounds nedy Blair the previous night to out the team,” Fieseler told keep up their respective pressures and we just do it together.” Women’s basketball vs. remain two points behind the Co- WICU after the game on Friday. into the third period, but only after With the worst start in pro- Edinboro University lonials heading into the season’s “We like to move the puck a lot, Milne-Price made two quick saves gram history long behind them, final weekend. get shots to the net and ... that’s after the opening of the frame. the Lakers — for the third time Feb. 24, Edinboro In game one, the Lakers were what worked out.” Laker Jennifer MacAskill, this season — split a ranked op- even in the conference race with Meanwhile, a standout perfor- playing in her final home game ponent and nearly pulled off their University @ 3 p.m.: Blair recording her third shutout mance from Blair was essential in as captain, found Alexa Vas- first such sweep since October Men’s basketball vs. of the season. drowning the Colonials into an ko inside, sending a backhand 2012 in arguably some of the Edinboro University Another scoreless first-period 0-4 night on the advantage. to Hartwick and scoring just squad’s best play all season. — and the Colonials (18-7-4, 12- Blair’s defense allowed just two to the right of Milne-Price Currently, the Lakers are 14-14- 3-3) not allowing a shot on goal shots overall with both coming nearly parallel to the goal line. 4 overall and 11-4-3 in the con- Feb. 23-24, for the first 10½ minutes — set on a hooking call against Céline Nicole Guagliardo was booked ference. Rochester Institute up a rush 7:11 into the second af- Frappier at 16:24 of the third. for a hooking call just 55 seconds Now the task is to secure that of Technology @ ter Welsh was booked for tripping. Not only were the Colonials later, immediately allowing the title, heading to Henrietta, N.Y. 2:05 p.m. and 1:05 This time, Maggie Knott im- outshot 22-21, they managed just Colonials’ Maggie LaGue to re- this weekend to play the Roch- mediately won the draw, and af- 10 shots over the first two peri- cover a Howard shot. ester Institute of Technology Ti- p.m.: Men’s and ter Blair set up Samantha Fieseler ods. LaGue converted her gers. women’s hockey vs. to start a rush down the middle, But with a chance to reclaim league-leading and career-high Both previous games in the Rochester Institute of Knott found her 11th of the sea- the conference lead back for 21st of the season from a spot 2017-2018 season resulted in vic- Technology son on a bottom-corner shot 27 themselves, the Colonials’ main just to the left of her earlier tories for the Lakers (7-2 and 4-0 seconds later for the Lakers. scoring weapon, Jaycee Gebhard, missed shot. respectively). PAGE 16 LAKER LIVING Wednesday, February 21, 2018
HURST TOON Student-drawn cartoon by Periwinkle