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NEWS: Students share Chrstmasjoy with local\underpriveleged children Campus By Jaime Myers Improvements Contributing writer

PAGE 2 Christmas will be celebrated a few weeks early by the Mercyhurst com- munity and deserving children at die annual Christmas on Campus this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Mercyhurst College faculty and FEATURES: students are giving back to the Erie community by hosting the event i n the Obesity: How big Student Union for underprivileged of a problem is it? children. More than 100 children from 12 different agencies around Erie will PAGE 4 attend the day's events. Some agencies include Booker T. Washington Center, the John E Kennedy Center* the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, the Erie Boys and OPINION: Girls Club, Community Shelter Ser- vices, Emmaus Kid's Cafe, House of Healing, House of Mercy and Mercy Baseball, Bonds, Center for Women. & steroids, one The agencies are chosen based on take on the Mercyhurst Service Learning con- scandal. nections and all have students from Mercyhurst serving there regularly. Each child will be paired with a PAGE 6 Mercyhurst student volunteer, their "buddy" to participate in the various This closet bursting with toys will be handed out to the kids on Saturday. ARTS& activities. With close to 150 Mercy- hurst students giving their time to on Campus to date. ganizing this year's event include Anni committee is aided by student director ENTERTAINMENT: be buddies, dressing up as characters Many students have already been DiBartolomeo, Mike Foglio, Amy Kelly Rose Duttine and director of and working to plan the event, this hard at work since October planning Todd, Jackie Farina, Patrick Neubert, student activities Darcey Kemp. l t c % t D* A n g e l o Opera year could be the largest Christmas the event jComixiittee- members or- Beth lablonskj and Ale3c|iameL The Bleas& see C*TiF ™" " * Page.£ Theatre presents "Tails \ of Hoffman" Mercyhurst sees wave of the future PAGE 8 College will continue growth and expansion despite lack of additional space The new bookstore allowed for the ter would require the demolition of A freshman dorm is planned to SPORTS: By J a s o n Endress Laker Inn to be modified and expand- some of the apartment buildings in handle the increasing student popu- Contributing writer ed, as well as tying the freshman por- the area. lation. GLIAC play up tion of the campus to the other half Mercyhurst, however, is not fin- Garvey noted that Haraot Medical ahead for The class of 2005 has witnessed of the college, providing a centralized ished growing, at least not in the Center has expressed a desire to build a professional building on the cam- women's Mercyhurst College grow by leaps meeting place and study area. sense of the larger institution of the and bounds. Mercyhurst students may have College. pus, which will allow for an enlarged basketball Housing now stretches from the come to expect to see heavy ma- Beyond several tentative and long- medicine and nursing program, as well Mercy Apartments all the way to chinery on campus, but MercyhurstV range plans for main campus, there as the potential addition of sports PAGE 11 Wayne Street, linked to the rest of "final" growth spurts have come to are concrete plans for a West Campus, medicine to the curriculum. campus by twin walkways. pass, due in part to the lack of ad- as well as plans for expansion at Mer- Like North Eeast, the west campus, Students watched attentively as the ditional space. cyhurst North East which will be built near the Fairview tower of the Audrey Hirt Academic President Dr. William Garvey said The North East campus will be area, will be a two-year community Upcoming Campus Events Center was erected, and were the first that current problems on campus, undergoing expansion as it grows college. A definite site has not been to take courses in (he new academic such as parking, are "like dominos" closer to its target enrollment of selected, but selection has been nar- rowed to two or three locations. Wednesday, Dec. 8 building, their classes supplemented For instance, building an additional 1200, which will be 900 next fall, by "smart podiums." parking garage next to the Hirt Cen- Garvey said£ Please see Future on Page 2.

Film: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., PAC. Marshall Scholar 9 Hurst lights up Thursday, Dec. 9 Krysiek awarded prestigious scholarship the award also grants him room and By Joshua Wil w o h l board, world-wide travel, a stipend Lecture: Former Erie police officer Layout assistant and travel between the university and Terry Dawley: Surviving an armed the United States* Krysiek is not an confrontation, 8:15 p.m., Taylor Little Senior Tim Krysiek possesses more amateur to studying abroad. Theatre. than just the Traveling on the Boren Scholarship, intelligence I Krysiek traveled to St Petersburg for to be a super several weeks of Russian studies. Saturday, Dec. 11 spy with the In addition, he traveled to Quebec government. City in Canada to study French lan- Majoring i n guage. Christmas on Campus: 1 p.m. until research and Dr. Mary Ann Owoc, representa- 4 p.m., Student Union. intelligence, tive of the Marshall Scholarship, I Russian stud- said, "Tim is remarkable. He is ies and mi- both personally and intellectually T n A a v / noting in po- Tim Krysiek mature beyond his years, and this, maex I Utfcal 8Cience * combined with a great sense of hu- News 1 provided the | *a| mor, a critical mind, self-motivation qualification Krysiek needed to win and a love of learning, make him an News 2 the George C Marshall Scholarship. ideal scholarship and graduate school News • 3 Krysiek, the first Mercyhurst candidate." ,: student ever to receive a Marshall The Marshall Scholarship finances reotwres**... « .#••#•••• H Scholarship, will spend the next two two years of graduate study in the Features 5 to three years abroad in the United United Kingdom at a university cho- ^ ^ • -, Kingdom at the University of Saint sen by the student Opinion ...... —#..#•••• ..•••O Andrews in Scotland where he plans Requirements for the scholarship Opinion ••*.*• •••••• ***7 to 8tU(*y Middle Eastern and Central include a minimum GPA of 3.7, Q Asian security. ^ United States citizenship and a four- 0 ^ & E. • ** "I Was very excited, said Krysiek. year undergraduate degree from an A xv j? •••••••9i "It's such a great feeling to know accredited college or university. * that school is paid for the next two "If any sophomore or junior inter- Joshua Wllwohl/Loyout aswilanl ested m applying for the scholarship, Sports *° to three years and to know that I will The campus of Mercyhurst Is decorated for t h e holiday season. 9 they should get in touch with the Sports ••• H be earning a great education/ This Christmas tree in Old Main Is one of the many glowing r Mercyhurst Marshall Representative * v; J The scholarship itself is a compre- symbols that Christmas is almost here. bports ....•» • hensive award that covers more than on campus to set up an interview," just tuition. According to Krysiek, said Owoc. : -i Decembers, 2004 PAGE 2 THEMERCIAD

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Parade Street, ideas are still being giving, Christmas, Spring Break By Jaime Myers thrown around for what to do and Easter, a detailed list is made Contributing writer with the area. on what needs to be done around Some ideas now include a rec- campus. There is always maintenance reation spot Possibly a volleyball This past break, a few apart- work going on around the Mer- court or even a beautified area are ments received bathroom ex- cy h u r s t campus, but the most is being considered. There is no hausts. The rest were finished came over b r e a k s so that students rush to make a decision. this summer. were not interrupted from their A classroom on the third The second floor of Egan Hall studies. floor of Old Main has been received an upgraded electronic As the term cames to an end, changed into a boardroom. The panel. This will hopefully fix the many new things have been built classroom was mainly used for frequent power outages there. or renovated on campus over education classes. The education Also many sewer lines were break. department was moved to the snaked out, hoping to lessen the One of the most noticed Audrey Hirt Academic Center flooding in apartments due to the changes is the new archway over two years ago. interference of tree roots. the Parade Street entrance. The need for classrooms in Some lighting has been re- The archway has just recently other buildings has lessened due placed in the Performing Arts been completed. The main en- to the new classrooms in the Center. Lighting was also up- trance from 38th Street is very eye Hirt Center. graded in the drafting lab in the catching and functional. Some other changes include Family and Consumer Sciences Tyrone Moore said that be- new blinds purchased by Mercy- building. cause of the amount of people hurst Student Government for Also, some of the classrooms that enter the campus from Pa- the Student Union. A new D N A that needed to be painted in Zurn rade Street, ccWe needed a more lab has been put into Zurn for were completed by the start of attractive entrance for the west the use of students. the winter term. perimeter.]> > Maintenance was busy over One big change will deal with Not only do students use that Thanksgiving break doing work the security on campus. Eighty- entrance, but many others do for around housing areas. five percent of the campus is Katie McAdams/Photo editor things like athletic events. Moore said he did not want guarded with security screens. The west entrance of Mercyhurst has a new look In question is still what to do to inconvenience the students The rest of the buildings will with the vacant lot that was origi- by interruptin g their schoolwork soon be completed. able to walk into their buildings ings are getting fined because no- said Moore. - nally meant for more parking. with the maintenance work that Many students want to feel without keys. body admits to breaking them. Moore wants to crack down on Because of the complaints needed to be done. more secure around campus and Between six and eight screens "Kids are just destructive, they the security of students. from many of the residents on Every break including T h a n k s- do not want people to just be have been torn out, whole build- don't look at the big picture," Social work club promotes HIV/AIDS awareness blood products through infected tions, some of which can lead the club welcomes three speakers and T-Cells from Cleveland, to call home. Students from By Kelly Bragan transfusions and organ or tissue to death. to Zurn 214 on Thursday at 8:15 Ohio and recipient of The Spirit Mercyhurst College go down and Joseph Betz transplants, transmission from In 2003, almost five million p.m. They include: of Healing Award by Ohio. He to Honduras every year to visit infected mother to child in the people acquired HIV and an •Fran Reinsel, a registered nurse will speak about the policy work this orphanage and engage with Blood, semen, vaginal secre- womb, at birth and/or breast- average of five people die every with a specialized background in he did in Washington, DC. Honduras, the country with the tions and breast milk. No, this feeding- minute of AIDS, Currently, at HIV, STD and other communi- for people with AIDS and the greatest AIDS pandemic prob- is not an article on childbirth; HTV stands for Human Im- least 38 million are living with cable diseases. She is the coordi- company he began in Cleveland lem in Central America. You will rather, these are the four fluids munodeficiency Virus. the disease. nator of Shout Outreach, which that is a full service screenprint also be able to purchase t-shirts through which HIV can be trans- This is the virus known to For the past three years, the is a grass roots outreach team and design shop owned and from Night Sweats and T-Cells mitted. World AIDS Day was cause AIDS (Acquired Immune Mercyhurst Social Work Club has that began in 1966. They provide operated by persons living with directly from Gil, the founder of

recently celebrated on Dec. 1, Deficiency Syndrome). If some- organized an HTV/AIDS Aware- HIV education and assistance to HTV/AIDS. Gil has a fascinating the company. z 1 * A and It I s important ijf\ffiderstan3 oheTs HTV-positive, it means ness evening to educate the col- all communities within the Erie story that he has shared all over Come this Thursday, Dec 9* at the disease. they have been infected with lege campus on HIV and AIDS community with a focus on high the country. 8:15 p.m. in Zurn 214 to learn First, there are four ways you the virus. related issues. Last year was a risk areas. Finally, there will be a chance the truth about HTV/AIDS and can get HIV: Unprotected sex- A person infected with HIV global perspective that brought •A personal perspective will be for you to make a difference by to listen to personal accounts of ual intercourse with an infected does not have AIDS until the an African doctor, two African offered by a female living with donating to Casa Cortizon, an people living with the pandemic partner, sharing needles or other virus seriously damages their Sisters of Mercy, a Russian per- HIV from the area. orphanage home in Honduras disease. Education can be used to contaminated injection or skin- immune system, making them spective and Latin American per- •Gil Kudrin: founder of a for children living with HIV/ make a difference in this world. piercing equipment, blood and vulnerable to a range of infec- spective on the disease. This year, company called Night Sweats AIDS who have no other place Christmas for underpriveleged Continued from Page L everything Dora the Explorer Flintstones, and many Disney Laker Spiderman and of course, Bar- characters. =Winter T e r m Inn "Christmas on Campus is bie. The fun will conclude in the something that wouldn't happen During the course of the day, Great Room with a reading Galley Grill without the whole campus/' said there will be dancing, face paint- of " Twas the Night Before Darcey Kemp, adviser of the ing, Christmas Bingo, a sing-along Christmas" by Barry McAndrew event and agency contact. and many crafts, all sponsored by while the children enjoy milk NEW ITEMS: OLD FAVORITES: Faculty, staff, administration different clubs and organizations and cookies and presents from Tropical Island Oasis Chicken Fingers and even some students donated and athletic teams on campus. everyone's favorite Santa and Sizzling Salad the presents that Santa Claus will Children can take pictures with Mrs. Claus pair—Foglio and Fruit Smoothies give to each child. Santa, make ornaments, decorate DiBartolomeo. Strawberry Ruby's Famous Pizza The committee for gathering sugar cookies, "shop for" and "It is a worthwhile cause. It Banana Grilled Chicken Sandwich and wrapping all of the gifts even wrap presents to give to brings the opportunity to kids matches each child with a gift their parents for the holiday. who otherwise would not have Pina Colada Hours of Operation: based on their "wish list" They can also talk to and dance an experience like this," said Potato Skins Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. The most popular toys re- with 26 of their favorite charac- Kemp. French Toast quested this year? Anything and ters including Santa's elves, the Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. 1/2 lb. Galley Burger Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. Future plans expand Mercyhurst Laker Express Continued from Page 1. county population. The courses area "asked for a school," Gar- NEW ITEMS: in conservation are planned with vey said. The region around Erie OLD FAVORITES: The planned courses at the the development of a state park was severely lacking in two year Meals In a Minute Grilled Chicken Salad West campus will revolve around in the Owl Creek area in mind. colleges, Garvey noted, prior Macaroni and Cheese Turkey Bagels conservation, veterinary medi- Garvey noted that a future race- to the advent of North East. Stuffed Shells cine and wildlife management, track is the rationale behind both The West campus will serve to Crispy Chicken Salad among other areas of study. veterinary medicine and wildlife extend the education opportu- Chicken Parm Ham and Turkey Subs Garvey noted that the courses management, as the racetrack nities yielded by Northeast and Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce Chocolate Chip Cookies that will be taught are for the will need people qualified to the Main campus. "The wave of expressed purpose of supple- handle and care for horses. the future in Erie is the two-year menting and adding to the West The superintendents in the college," said Garvey. Board Equivalency Available: Hours of Operation: 11:30-8:00pm Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m Parking Announcements Saturday & Sunday Closed Parking lot 12 will be closed at 6 p.m. Friday, Subconnection Dec. 10 until(i2 a.m. Saturday Dec. 11.I SATURDAY SPECIAL: FEATURE8: Any foot long Sub Just $3.25 Meatball Sub Parking in underground lots without a pass is cash and campus card only!!!! Baja Chicken prohibited, even during school breaks. add $1.00 for a combo!!!! BBQ Chicken Hours of Operation: |The campus speed limit is 10 mph, students Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. are asked to obey the limit. Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m

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7b contact: [email protected] s Students to lose Pell grant Government mistake changes financial aid for students climate and student needs. the specific effects of the revi- By Josh West Although FAFSA input has sions on their particular case. Contributing writer been consistently on hand for Theeuwes predicts the effects the last 10 years, the Department of the change to be "marginal College students across the of Education has been claiming and minimal." country may find themselves since 1994 that it was missing "For every o n e individual that facing changes in the amount the Department of the Treasury loses [a Pell grant] another might of money they receive from the statistics necessary to update the pick one up," Theeuwes said. 'In government in the form of col- tax tables. my opinion, one variable won't lege grants. The result was a full decade make a significant change." James Theeuwes, Director with no change in input for Theeuwes emphasized the of Student Financial Services the tax allowance portion of fact that the change in aid will at Mercyhurst says that "we the EFC formula. The May 30 be based on new input into an (Mercyhurst) won't notice the revision by the Department of existing formula. The formula 5 change. » Education marked the first use itself is unchanged. In May of last year, the De- of new tables since the adjust- Theeuwes pointed out that partment of Education pub- ment requirement was instituted "any radical change in formula- lished revisions to the tables for the 1994-1995 award year. tion would likely lead to a politi- used to determine the Expected The Department of Educa- cal outcry." Family Contribution (EFQ of tion claims that new tables were Indeed, such an outcry seems students and their families for drawn up as soon as Treasury to be taking place despite the the 2004-2005 award year. Department statistics became fact that the formula itself has The EFC decides how much available in the form of data for not changed at all. A faction a student and his or her fam- the 2000 tax season. Because of in Congress that has called the ily are expected to contribute the new information, students Department of Education's revi- towards the student's cost of will see their EFCs altered to sion, though legally mandated, an attendance. reflect the statistics from the year underhanded means by which to A student's EFC is calculated 2000, as opposed to 1994. cut educational expenses without based on the amount of the Specifically, the Pell grant is facing the public IOTO courtesyol Joditoefto family's income left over after most affected. At Mercyhurst According t o die office of Sen. Jody Mello took advantage of the program In Australia, the consideration of certain al- College 1,022 students are eligi- Rick Santorum, R-Pa., the Pell lowances, such as basic living ble for the Pell grant, which has a grant system is not in jeopardy, expenses and tax liability. The maximum allotment of $4,050. but rather the Department of Studentsican experience'the world for creditstatistic s used to make this cal- Department of Education Education revision will serve to after college. ing a three and a half month culation are taken from the Free estimates indicate that as many better ensure that money is be- By Elizabeth Johnson Mosco participated in the long trip all over the world this Application for Federal Student as 84,000 students across the ing allotted to students with the Contributing writer Syracuse University five month year through the Semester A t Sea Aid (FAFSA) and tables created country could lose their Pell greatest financial n e e d . programs in Madrid, Spain. She program. She said, "Including by the Department of Education grant eligibility under the new The House of Representatives Students looking for a way to thinks every student who has my flight to the ship and return to determine state and other tax tax tables. Committee on Education and travel the world while continu- the opportunity should study home, I will g o completely across allowances. The tables are broken down on the workforce reports that since ing their education may want to abroad. She pointed out that the globe." By law, FAFSA input and tax a state-by-state basis and vary by President Bush took office in consider studying abroad seeing original art pieces such as Landphair will mainly take allowance information must be situation, so students and fami- 2000, the budget for Pell grants "Students can go anywhere the Mona Lisa and The David is core classes on the ship: cultural updated annually to ensure an lies concerned with the status of has increased by $3.7 billion, a they want in the world and they different than seeing copies or anthropology, world geography, accurate reflection of economic their Pell grants need to research rise of 42%. can pursue any avenue to do a slide. Mosco emphasized that geology and Asian religions. that as long as they get permis- The International Student Center Landphair said students attend sion from the college " said Eric is there to help students find a class every day, including Satur- Evans, Director of Internadonal program that fits their needs. days and Sundays, because there Students hold art auction Students and Services and Study Jody Mello went t o Australia in is no class while in port. The Abroad. January through the AustraLearn ship services about 635 students Money raised will provide re lief for the people of Darfur There are six programs that program.. She attended B.otid from across the U.S. and intprj r u .~A wHAkVlff AS[ •• -•-••^-u..| •;rfK.:;>'*i (s lb \ i $ j national qopimunity,.accQf$Li$g tqr augment the situation and provide aid to tk\e people or the isEvan 'VL^ts nencourage , ^ nrUs student/iflrsmoLs rt o Umyers|tx: a^d ^ied .corn- muni c a t i o n s and international to Landphair: 1%&$ py Ipny Faqey escalate tensions. The govern- Darfur region. The proceeds work with: AustraLearn, Ameri- Contributing writer \ can Institute For Foreign Study. relations. Mello had a postive Landphair estimates that the ment sees the conflict as a strictly will be sent to Oxfam to assist Semester At Sea, Cultural Experi- experience. "Bond University is trip will cost around $20,000. Sudanese problem. in their aid work. This auction an amazing opportunity; since it She did not let that deter her In February 2003, long term owever, as the situation will take place on Sunday, Dec ences Abroad, Syracuse Univer-

correct number of classes and A complete the proper paperwork. Julie Hofmann, coordinator for I

financial aid, said that these trips Standard J M I -J- can easily be affordable. Students features infinite* m • can choose to study abroad for 160-watt Pioneer CD stereo with six speakers, including two a semester, a year, or a summer tweeters and Scion Sound Processing / MP3 capable and XM program, although there is no satellite ready / Air conditioner / Choice of three wheel cover financial aid for the summer pro- designs / Anti-lock brakes / Power windows, door locks, and gram. Each program has differ- outside mirrors / 5-year. 60,000-mile Powertraln warranty*:; ent application deadlines; there is still time to sign for spring and summer. • -i Evans said that students should • • H participate because it makes them better global citizens by exjjeri- *HSRP includes delivery processing and handling fee-, excludes taxes, title, license and optional equipment. Actual dealer price may vary. TRO USA. Inc. (Toyota Racing Development), an aftermarket performance parts company, markets a line of parts through soma Scion dealers. These aftermarket parti art not • endng other cultures. He said it also makes them appreciate and see America in a different light your Evans didn't officially join a is a registered trademark of Toyota Motor Corporation. For more information^ call 866-70-SCION1866-707-2466] or visit scion com ion.com -tudy abroad program, but lived • ^H' in Guatemala for five months December 8.2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4

FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Wear orange AmeriCorps attracts Students urged to support Ukraine student volunteers t services, create businesses, in- my eyes. I appreciate my family By Courtney Nicholas Yushchenko won the first or against the West or Russia, crease housing opportunities or and the love I receive from them. By Olga Polishchuk Contributing writer round of the election on Oct but are fighting for their basic bridge the digital divide. It is a very different atmosphere Contributing writer 31 by 55 percent of total vote rights, national dignity and their Several students are actively here, and the children have a dif- over Yanukovych; however, right to vote and be heard. Do you enjoy giving back to involved with the AmeriCorps ferent mentality/' said OTiara.. In an unprecedented upris- Ukrainian election laws state the For years there has been a the community? If so, Ameri- program. Another Mercyhurst College ing of national solidarity, the winner must receive a majority sense of political apathy in Corps may be an organization The student volunteers must student who also got involved people of Ukraine are showing of the total votes to win in the Ukraine, and I would have that you should join. complete 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps is sophomore their will and determination for first round of voting. never before imagined that my AmeriCorps is a network of within the 2004-05 calendar Savanity Davis. She chose to vol- a democratic and prosperous Since Yushenko and Yanu- countrymen had so much pride national service programs that year. unteer at House of Healing. country. kovych received the two highest and will to resist humiliation engage more than 50,000 Am e r i - They must choose a main "House of Healing i s a nonvio- The upsurge engulfed even amounts of votes, they were to and stand up as one nation. cans each year in intensive ser- site where they will complete lent atmosphere where mothers those who were indifferent face off in the second round I am admiring the unity of all vice to meet critical needs in to any aspect of political life on Nov. 21. those spending days and nights education, public safety, health before. The official results showed on Independence Square in and the environment U Slogans like "Together!" the current Prime Minister Kiev and those donating food AmeriCorps members serve "We're many!" "Yes to the Yanukovych being declared a and warm clothes to the protes- through more than 2,100 non- This experience has Democracy!" and "No to Cor- winner by die Ukrainian Central tors living in tents, profit public agencies and faith- ruption!" are mixed with orange Election Committee. The protest looks more like based organizations. opened my eyes. IfS..' ribbons, clothing and banners However, allegations of elec- a fair, with famous rock bands They tutor and mentor youth, as Ukrainians fight for democ- tion irregularities, corruption, giving concerts, free tea be- build affordable housing, teach racy and fair elections. and cheating by Western ob- ing distributed and a huge TV computer skills, clean paries and I- Meghan O'Hara This election is about a fun- servers, Yushchenko support- screen to update protestors on streams, run after-school pro- damental shift in Ukraine from ers, the European Union and the latest news;.L grams and help communities 250 hours of service, while can interact with their children Soviet style government filled the US. brought people to the One of the keys to the op- respond to disasters. the other half can be obtained while on a one year probation with secrecy, corruption and a streets wanting their true voices position success has been the Created in 1993, AmeriCorps while they are at home during period,9' Davis said. lack of transparency to a more to be heard. amount of diplomatic and mor- is part of the Corporation for the summer. Davis does special activities open and democratic way of What the real figures in the al support Ukrainians have re- National and Community Ser- The groups of students at with the children and makes sure governing the country. second round were, well never ceived from around the world. vice, which also oversees Senior Mercyhurst College had to fill their mothers interact with them Both the candidates share the know. Past elections have been Corps and Learn and Serve out an application and submit it every day. Her children have same first name, Victor, but The "official" result showed marred with fraud, but this elec- America. to Sr. Michele before they were Attention Deficit Hyperactive that's about it. that the country was "split" tion has been different because Together these programs en- allowed to start their service Disorder (ADHD), ~t %fwj Victor Yushchenko, the op- between the two men, and it has the people have stood up and gage more than 2 million Ameri- hours. This application included j$ " H a v i n g children with ADHD position candidate, started the only annoyed people more. governments around the world cans of all ages and backgrounds essays where the student had and children that have so much presidential campaign as the For two weeks straight after have called for investigations in service each year. to explain why they were fit anger was a challenge. I feel that most popular and charismatic the election results had been into allegations of fraud. Sr. Michele Schroeck, who for AmeriCorps and why they they trust me and I have bonded politician in Ukraine. announced, an estimated one As much as I want to be in is the head of Service Learn- wanted to volunteer. with the children," Davis said. 1 He favors the promotion of million people from all over Kiev protesting now, there is ing at Mercyhurst College, has The students have a variety of Finally, Stephanie Prohaska Ukrainian culture and closer the country gathered in the still a lot I can do here. introduced AmeriCorps to stu- sites to choose from and then is volunteering at the Martin relations with the West Before country's capital, Kiev, in order During Thanksgiving break, dents and has gotten a great must submit timesheets to Sr. Luther King Center. She tutors the elections the country was to support Yushchenko and I went to a rally outside the response. Michele, They can also submit six girls four days a week in math shocked by Yushchenko's al- protest for fair elections and Ukrainian Embassy and was Helping Sr. Michele with this their hours online. and reading. leged poisoning that left his pre- freedom of choice. energized by the crowd of over project is Jen Ruska, a VISTA Sophomore Meghan O'Hara is "I have enjoyed my experience viously handsome face scarred The people at the protest 1,000 people. s from AmeriCorps. volunteering at the Kids Cafe in thus far and am looking forward and disfigured. His team claims I feel they were cheated and hu- It was great to see the support VISTA members have been downtown Erie. She is tutoring to completing the remainder of could have been another dirty miliated and their basic human from Mercyhurst International helping bring individuals and students and is making plans to my hours," said Prohaska. trick of his opponents. rights violated. Students Organization who communities out of poverty. start a Girls Club. The Erie area has many vol- His rival, Victor Yanukovych, Many fear that with Yanu- organized a petition drive. Members serve full-time for a The Girls Club will help the unteer opportunities. If you the government candidate, kovych's victory and his close As was once said, "Every year in nonprofit, public agen- female students deal with situ- are interested please contact Sr. relied ron the state-controlled ties with Russia, Ukraine'wilj journ& begiq^ g^gf*1? fkffa cies and faith based groups ations and O'Hara hope§ it will i naUdiff-'tO make him'iotfk1 good lose its natio rtarari £&ilty:iAnd step" ^49h^,^^^^pans^^ thrqughout the country, working also improve their self-esteem. inrthceyes o f the people, iu - possibly again become part of taking that step after years of to fight illiteracy, improve health j 'This experience has opened He favors the promotion of Russia. apathy to defend democracy Russian culture and closer rela- For me, the Ukrainians on and become a nation yearning tions with Russia. the streets are not fighting for for change. Are you really starving?

marked on the issue of hunger. As exemplified by these stu- By Katie Trapnell "1 think we have a big issue dents, in reality, students are Obesity: Unhealthy but treatable Contributing writer with hunger in the world, but if actually receiving a comfortable we evenly distributed our food amount of food at school. By Michelle Brewer Most college students can recall and didn't waste, we could feed So what can a student do about Contributing writer a time when they called home and everyone." the problem of hunger in the said that they were starving. Some Hauser, like all first year stu- world? The idea of obesity is often may be feeling that way as they dents, purchased a meal plan of Bread for the World addresses met with a shudder and a look of read this article. her choice. This makes it impos- hunger by helping advocates disgust, but according to recent However, what does it mean to sible to go hungry. contact congressmen and letting studies, 15 percent of children really go hungry? Hauser has the choice of where them be aware about what they are overweight, and two out of According to the organization to eat her meals. can do to help. three (60 percent) of adults are Bread for the World, 800 million "I usually eat in Egan; it's con- The organization tries tt obese. people in the world go hungry and venient and you get a variety," misconceptions of what hLungei r is The Centers of Disease Con- 13 million children in the United she said. and what can be done. trol and Prevention use the term States live in households where Throughout their college experi- Students can join in and help « overweight" as opposed to people skip meals to make ends ence, students can keep the plan, Bread for the World by writing to cc pbese" but nonetheless, there meet One in 10 households are but some choose to buy their own their representatives, volunteering are terms applied to such well- living with hunger or are at risk. groceries or do a little of each. at local soup kitchens, visiting known people as Carnie Williams Bread for the World is a Na- "When I go grocery shopping www.bread.org, or donating food and Ruben Studdard as "super Katie McAdama/Photo editor tional Christian Citizen Movement I usually spend around $50; I buy or money morbidly obese." Are you concerned with your health? You may be surprised that seeks justice for the world's snacks, bread, milk and the es- "If people gave more unneeded These and other obese people to see how prevalent an Issue obesity really is. hungry people. sentials," freshman Kathy Telaak or unwanted food to the hungry, are focused on because they fall The organization reaches out to said. then good food wouldn't be outside of the quintessential im- This is notably serious, but let's therapy and reduction in sedentary the community to help those who For her meals, Telaak said, "I wasted and people wouldn't go age that the media presents, but not forget the day to day harass- behavior. are not as fortunate. usually eat subs, sandwiches or hungry," Hauser said. g it's not the way they look that ment that anyone can receive for This means get up and exercise. Freshman Katie Ha user re- salads over at the should be the main concern; it's having more body fat than 95 The best things to do to stay their health. percent of their peers. healthy are eat right, w a t c h calorie The idea that the problem of The punishment that the self- and fat intake (this doesn't mean obesity can be solved with gastric esteem of these people must face fad diets which, by the way, pro-

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. — Students serve to learn Ad f c l u b takes off in Honduras over break at Mercyhurst By Esther Claroe Berlioz a campaign for a particular clinic/orphanage for kids who By An d r e e a Neagu Contributing writer organization or client Contributing writer lost their parents to HIV or who Among the activities planned were sick and their parents could for this year are workshops not take care of them. It all started off with a where students have the op- While most students at Mercy- The most unforgettable and brightly colored flyer an- portunity to get to meet stu- hunt got a chance to go home touching memories Goodroe nouncing a brand new club, dents from other majors, pre- during the Thanksgiving break, came back with from the trip re- The Erie Ad Club, pare projects for clients and spend some time with their late to his time in the clinic Casa The flyer m e n t i o n e d the op- participate in a large project families and enjoy delicious Corazon de la Misericordia. portunity to win scholarships in which the classifying teams home cooked meals, a group of Here the Mercyhurst students and internships, something would travel to Tennessee for students decided to spend their spent time with the kids coloring, that would appeal to many a competition. time off from school by taking making bracelets and entertain- students* Junior Kristin Pique tte, the advantage of one of the alterna- ing the little ones. When it was time for the public relations coordinator tive fall break options available. Goodroe recalls how "there first meeting, the graphic for AdPro, describes how One of the students who chose was a big tree painted on one of design lab at the Hilt Center wonderful an opportunity this to spend his break outside of the the walls, and all the kids in the was packed. is for everyone who joins. U.S. in the spirit of helping oth- clinic would put their handprints Advised by Jodi Staniunas "It's a good experience, it ers was Kyle Goodroe, a junior with their names on it all over the Hopper, the club would be- incites leadership and it's also criminal justice major. tree, and whenever one child died come a junior chapter to the fun working w i t h people from His interest in going out of they would put a cross on his/her Erie Ad Club. other majors," she said, the country over a break started handprints." Hopper, who has been a "It provides a great addition last year, but since he was only a He also recalls hearing a story board member of the Erie to one's resume, because you sophomore he could not go. This Photo courtesy of Kyle Goodroe of a little girl who was at the Ad Club for the past two years are competing at a national) year he didn't hesitate to take ad- Students like junior Kyle Goodroe (third from right) g a v e up clinic, whose older sister had died and a member of the organi- level facing real life situations vantage w h e n the opportunity to part of their break to spend time doing service for others of AIDS. •; % i zation for about eight years, where you have deal with all go for a week to Honduras. "The little girl for six months knew that this organization types of aspects in of the "It was a learning experience. I amount based on how much they from 8-12," Goodroe said. saved half of her food for her could provide a great deal of design process," wanted to go mainly to see what raised," Goodroe said. "Then we would come back for sister, thinking she will come opportunities to students at "It is definitely an experi- kind of people live in a third! The group that went included lunch, and after would have some back, until she eventually r e a l i z e d Mercyhurst ence for any communication, world country and the suffer- 10 other students, Sister Adriana time on our own until 1 p.m. [her older sister] was not coming "For the past seven years I business and graphic design ing they go through" Goodroe Almaguer and Sister Kathleen when we would work again until back," Goodroe said. had been trying to get some major because, besides of all said. Marie Leap. They left the campus four. After that we had an hour Goodroe mentioned how given student orientated organiza- the preparation you receive, "I was also interested in learn- on Wed. Nov. 17 at midnight, and break and then dinner," another chance he would love tion started, especially one h a v - it also provides you with the ing about the differences in their their flight l e f t on Thursday. The Goodroe also mentioned other to go on the trip again, but the ing t o do graphic design. Peo- opportunity for networking, law enforcement [as compared to group arrived in Honduras late in activities organized for the stu- administration prefers that new ple had joined the club years Piquette added $ the United States] and their views the afternoon, and spent the first dents such as discussion groups students go, as to give everyone before, but the projects never AdPro members will be part on the political system." days at a mission. on issues like laws and politics the chance to experience a trip really took off," Hopper said. of many of the activities of The trip was for a week, and During those days, Goodroe and various games. like this. "In August, I had been in the Erie Ad Club. it came at a low cost to the said that they were on a fixed b u t Some students also attended When planning your next contact with the Dr. Me- That offers many benefits* students. fun schedule. Mass there and had an opportu- break, consider the possibility lissa Gibson Hancox from the The Erie Ad Club usually "It cost $450, but we had do- "We would get up, have break- nity to do some sight seeing. of helping people in the way that communications department charges students a $50 mem- nors give money to help pay for fast at 7:30 with some of the The second half of the trip Goodroe and other Mercyhurst and Lee Beiovarac from the bership fee, but if a student it, and did fundraisers at football other Honduran workers and was spent in a relatively differ- students did this Thanksgiving. business department It was becomes a member of the games and such, so everyone some kids, we would get our ent way. at the same time that senior Ad club through AdPro the ended up paying a different assignments and start working The students stayed at an HIV Eric Hollenbeck came to see fee is $25. us about a proposal he had If a student is a member of

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,r - the Erie Ad Club.", £ opportunity to meet people Reduce, T e u s e , rec re-gift? "He had done research and ;>:>••< <•• within the field and to meet decided that it would be in possible employers of an So what do you do with the Also, don't fake the funk by the best interest of the Mer- By Michelle Brewer knowledge that the person will internship, a summer job or gift? 4 pretending that you went through cyhurst community, especially Contributing writer not like the gift is foul play. even a permanent position. You suddenly remember that Also, you should re-gift the painstaking measures to find the marketing, communications The Erie Ad Club also of- your best friend has a younger item as soon as possible to avoid perfect gift for that person. and graphic design students, fers a scholarship for students It seems that no matter who sister with a birthday approach - the mortal sin of reciprocal re- It's glaringly obvious to all par- to start an AAF student chap- who prepare a portfolio of you are, every Christmas brings ing quickly. gifting. J ties involved. ter on campus. It could have their work. about tidings of good cheer, The thought crosses your mind, The embarrassment of mis- * What your mother always told not been better timing." Last year, three Mercyhurst rich holiday confections and a "Can I give her the Barbie I got takenly giving the gift back to you is right: It is the thought that Any student interested in students were awarded schol- plethora of presents wrapped for Christmas?" the original person would be counts and not the actual gift joining i n the activities of both arships for their portfolio. in colorful metallic paper and This practice commonly re- unfathomable. Christmas presents are sym- this club and the Erie Ad Club One of them was Jennifer | stiff bows. ferred to as "re-gifting" has got- Some other tips include giving bolic of affection for others. would only have to pay a fee Blakeslee, Among this mountain of gifts, ten a bad rap in the past as being the gift in its original condition, Somehow, I doubt that Mary or and be able to qualify for the "I had heard about t h e port* there is inevitably one that upon trite, tactless and quite crass. which includes any wrapping or Joseph accepted the gifts from benefits of the latter. folio review from Mrs, Hop- unwrapping will elicit a response But it turns out experts on gift- boxes. the Three Wise Men at the site This newly founded club, per because, we have a class similar to Jerry Seinfeld's, "Oh, giving etiquette have concluded Also, head off trouble by re- of Jesus' birth and then specu- now officially named AdPro, dedicating specifically to the tube socks! Thanks..." that there is a fine a r t to re-gifting gifting only to someone that will lated, "Wow, we really didn't want is the junior branch of the development of our portfolio Apparendy, your 75-year-old that can be quite ethical. never come in contact with the frankincense, who could we give Erie Ad Club of Mercyhurst senior year;" Blakeslee said. great aunt forgot that you are no Don't worry, we won't tell Em- original gift-giver. it to?" fg \ | 5 College. 'This way you get the chance longer playing with Barbie dolls, ily Post. Consider the possibility, as well, Presents at Christmas time are As Hopper and Hollenbeck to weed things out, improve but, after all, it's the thought that Money magazine columnist that you may have been or will be symbolic of love and affection explained, the club would your stuff and come up with counts! Getri Willis establishes some a re-giftee at some point! for others. present opportunity for any new work." • You wait in line at the Toys *R guidelines for successful re-gift- Re-gifting is an exercise in Giving or accepting a gift Istudent interested in apply- "When i t came to presenting Us behind clusters of frazzled ing this holiday season. walking the tight rope of dignity under the hospices of hostility ing their strategy and creative the work to the representatives soccer moms and screaming First and foremost, don't feel and respect for others. and carelessness ruins the whole skills. of the Ad Club, you would children only to learn that you guilty about re-gifting, because Be gracious and use your in- spirit of the holiday. This is especially for any show all yours t u f f , go through are nothing but an exploit under chances are, keeping the unwant- tuition. Just remember,«.no one likes a communication, graphic de- three reviews, where you are the guise of retail success. ed gift would be wasteful; there If you know that you would be scrooge, so accept graciously and sign and business/advertising congratulated on your strong The item is only returnable may be someone who could use offended if someone gave you then work from there. majors and to work as a team points and advised on how to with a receipt that, naturally, you your gift and cherish it! that particular gift, do not pass in order to be able to design improve your weak areas." don't have. However, re-gifting with the it along. Starbucks brews a c o m f y cup of coffee for j a v a lovers

Street Starbucks nestled on the peppermint that reminds me of cole Farrcll, manager of the store By J o s h u a Wilwohl corner, illuminating the dark winter, especially Christmas. It's and fellow Mercyhurst student, Layout assistant night with the familiar hue of its the perfect warm-up with a twist to learn more about Starbucks. green sign. of a relaxing flavor" According to Farrell, there is As winter covers campus with However, for the holiday sea- Now, of course, the drinks are no single bestselling drink for the its white blanket and the layers of son, the green supplemented not the only sellers in a coffee winter season; there are three. clothes pile on, there is nothing with Christmas decorations con- shop; the atmosphere has an 'The gingerbread lattes, pump- more soothing than a nice warm sisting of white and red — while equal amount of influence in kin spice lattes and the pepper- cup o' joe. i the wonderful aromas of coffee determining any good cafe. mint mocha are by far the most \ Erie has five coffee shops made the nostrils perk and the Despite popular belief that popular" she said. where anyone could dodge the mouth salivate. every Starbucks is the same, they As for the customers—the sur- cold for a moment, sit back, relax Christmas songs softly played are not. prising abundance of students and escape with the wonderful as an overload of college stu- This particular Starbucks was ~ she said, 'There are always a aromas of mocha. dents sat sprawled throughout very clean and nicely decorated, lot of college kids here, primar- On the walls hang unique and ily from the LECOM Medical In the next few weeks, my cof- the shop, laptops humming and ayout •••latanl School. A few come from Gan- fee connoisseur friend Ashley lots of conversation going on. Starbucks may be a national chain, but each store provides intricate paintings that create a calming effect. non — they mainly go to the State and I plan to visit the cafes, taste Making our way to the counter, a unique atmosphere to warm up with friends. \ Street location ~ and some from the coffees and choose the best we were greeted with a rather Besides the music playing, vacant seat among the coffee- small chat between tables and the Mercyhurst." Java getaway to heat up this frigid peppy, yet fast, "Hello, and wel- cappuccino, cococcino, a Ipacino^X high science students. gurgling sounds of the espresso time of year. First stop: Where come to Starbucks. How can I finally ordered a grande vanilla Overall, combined with friendly I was satisfied with the resulting machines, the atmosphere is else, but Starbucks? help you?" caffe la tte, while Ashley chose service, a wonderful atmosphere taste of mine: a perky flavor w i t h calm and relaxing. With three locations alone in Staring at the rather over- the venti peppermint mocha, the and delicious coffee, Starbucks is the taste of melting froth mixed Erie - State Street, Peach Street whelming menu, Dennis Leary's total just under six dollars. The layout of the shop even a "grande" coffee shop that gives with an extract of vanilla, and the Millcreek Mall - it was bit on coffee quickly came to Waiting a very short time for includes a drive-through for any any customer a break from the Ashley described her drink as hard to choose a location. mind as 1 skimmed the menu our drinks - which is always coffee lover on-the-go. grind of winter. being "... very tasty with a hint of We finally o p t e d for the Peach board... mochaccino, frappHCtnopleasin$ g - we managed to get a While there, we spoke with Ni- Ratings 8.25/10 PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD December 8,2004

OPINION To contact [email protected] What's happened to baseball? Bush, his mandate, Barry Bonds, steroids, and America's past-time *n d h !s Plans *or America's ecosystems By Allison Moore pass such a baseball legend By Josh Passacantando Opinion editor without mentioning his use of Knight Ridder Newspapers performance enhancing drugs. Should the next generations of It's America's national sport fans to come believe that Bonds Does President Bush have a mandate to let his campaign contribu- It's America's past-time. It's was truly greater than Aaron? tors drill for oil and gas in our public lands? increasingly becoming one big.... Or should his achievements be Does he have a mandate to spoil the fragile ecosystem of the well joke. asterisked to reveal the origin of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to benefit his cronies in the energy At one time, baseball was a his success? industry? sport that brought people to- |J In my opinion, it's up to the Have the American people given him free rein to cause environ- gether and provided fans with league to do something about mental destruction in the nation's most cherished wild places? heroes. this. Of course not! After Nov. 2, President Bush made a lot of pre- While some of these aspects It wasn't until last year that posterous claims about what American s or at l e a s t 51 percent of the may still be present in this day baseball adopted strict rules voting population gave him a mandate to do. and age, I think it is fair to say and punishments for the use of Build a new generation of nuclear weapons? Hardly! The Repub- that the respect for the game is steroids. The time in question lican-controlled House of Representatives just pulled the money. dying, and the revelation of some for Bonds is the 2001 season, Aggressively prosecute the war in Iraq? No way! A majority of of the league's best players use of so quite possibly nothing will or Americans don't even agree with it anymore. steroids doesn't help. could be done to punish him. Bush, however, does have power, as fleeting a n d tenuous as it is This past week was a damag- The league needs to step up to for a second-term president ing one for baseball. Players the plate and take more drastic No matter how the president chooses to deploy his power, he will like Jason Giambi of the New action concerning its players and undoubtedly claim h e was given a mandate. Yet a n a r r o g a n t p r e s u m p - York Yankees and more notably, steroids. tion of a mandate can lead to the erosion of power. the home run guru Barry Bonds Ari2ona Sen. John McCain, Richard Nixon in his first term signed into law many of the great of the San Francisco Giants, (Rep.) spoke out on the issue of environmental protections of our era, but he squandered his au- admitted to using performance steroids last week. thority in a botched illegal operation to undermine the candidacy enhancing drugs, likely to be McCain is outraged by the re- of George McGovern. | identified as steroids. cent steroid scandals in baseball Ronald Reagan chose to use his second-term mandate to get in- For players like Bonds, this and is demanding reform in the volved in trading arms for hostages, a bizarre scheme that detailed puts an enormous stain on his league. his agenda. career. He wants immediate action to To understand what Bush will do, we have to understand the While Bonds is claiming he was be taken by representatives of -] political costs and benefits that Karl Rove will be tallying for any unaware that what he was taking players and owners to strengthen new initiatives. 5 £ was in fact steroids, (yeah ok, drug-testing policy. To finally o p e n the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling does he think we were born yes- McCain is threatening congres- will most certainly make oil companies happy. terday? I guess he just magically sional action if reform is slow to Bush is threatening to let his campaign contributors drill in the KRT photo gained 40 pounds.) the damage occur. It is sad that the National Rocky Mountain front These are the wild lands of Colorado and Bonds waves to an enthusiastic crowd after hitting his Montana with grizzlies and elk. has been done. Baseball League may need to 700th career home run against San Diego. All of the records that Bonds be probed by the Congress to The calculus? The campaign contributors are happy and can make has broken are now being ques- enforce change. This is an issue with scandals involving steroids jil don't feel that today. I don't more donations for future elections. tioned. Fans are asking them- that they should be rushing to and the horrific pandemonium have undying admiration for But what about those Bush supporters who love to hunt and selves if Bonds should receive remedy to repair the image of that ensued in Detriot are ex- players or the sport, and I think fish? i$ llll S the credit for his greatness or if the sport amples that athletes are anything it's safe to assume that the num- Millions of Republicans love the environment and very few of he cheated his way through it. The National Baseball League but role model material. ber of dissenters is growing them can enjoy it on their own private ranch like Bush and Cheney. Except for the very rich, people need public lands to fish and hike, His induction into the Baseball is undoubtably eager to thwart | I don't know about you, but I The glory days of baseball are hunt and camp. Hall of Fame is also coming into any government intervention. wouldn't want my children look- gone. % question. Because of the League's already ing up to a drug users or openly Outrageous salaries, greed, the Those of us who work to protect the environment have to redouble our efforts in the face of an onslaughtLthat has not been witnessed. In 2001, Bonds set baseball's lenient rules, I doubt they would violent basketball players. rapid trading of players and now j! v • *\r ilr-

By Corrie Thearle activities that don't include them. In fact, it is healthy to hang out with other people and not call Contributing writer in to report to your partner what you have been doing every hour. People love drama. It is what encompasses the Let's take this a step further and be reminded that television and movie industry and hooks thousands the phone is not a physical representation of your of viewers into watching ridiculous r e a l i t y televi- boyfriend or girlfriend. Frequent phone calls that sion shows every day. begin with "So.. ..what are you doing right n o w ? " It is easy to be drawn into the most dramatic tend to be a little co-dependent and unhealthy. situations on television and cheer on our favorite The second lesson to be learned (this may come characters while we also sit and bad mouth the as a shock to many of you): tell the truth. If you're other people on the show. at a party and some girl or guy tries to hook up with What is nice about these types of entertainment you, save yourself (and the rest of your partner's is that we can experience traumatic events through roommates) the ensuing fight that can be avoided the people on the screen and then simply turn off simply by telling your girlfriend or boyfriend what the TV and leave the drama out of our livesjf Or happened. can we? Withholding this information and allowing it 44 to be filtered i n t o your significant other's c^r by a A phone is not a third party will only result in a confrontation that remarkably resembles fights we witness on reality television (complete with screams and shouts and physical representation awkward silences endured by innocent by-standing roommates). Once again this can all be magically of your boyfriend or avoided by: telling the truth. This does not mean reporting to your partner girlfriend.' ' every single detail of your life, but bestow upon II KRT them the same courtesy you would like to receive. Reverse the situation and consider it from the op- them badly? the ones frequently displayed on reality televi- posite perspective, Wouldn't you like to hear the It is amazing how real life can sometimes mimic This is the main reason that substantiates the sion shows such as "The Real World/' Half of truth from your boyfriend or girlfriend? \ W the entertainment business. * Lately I have found claim that "nice guys always finish last"| These the roommates have a significant other that they T° save ourselves from additional stress and that I have wandered into a Twilight Zone of some guys are obsessed over beautiful girls who are remained with when they joined the show. Most unneeded frustration, it is better to get rid of the sort where ridiculous situations that only can be usually high-maintenance and selfish, completely of their time is divided between fighting w i t h their drama we seem to steep ourselves in everyday. found on reality television or from cheesy '80s ignoring the great girls who are right in front of boyfriend or girlfriend on the phone or crying Don't be an idiot and chase after people who are movies are playing out before me. ^Relationships their nose (usually one of their girl friends). By the over how much they miss them and can't take the hot but arc also ***holes. seem to be a reoccur r i n g area where I sometimes time they do realise their own stupidity, the better distance. Don't be weak and obsessive and latch yourself want to roll my eyes and slap people upside the choices have already moved on. Therefore, they Two lessons can be learned from these situations onto a boyfriend or girlfriend where you spend head to knock some sense into them. find themselves in last place. which can be applied to the unnecessary drama so much time with them that you are miserable Let's take, for example, a classic situation from This type of situation also applies to women who people subject themselves to in real life. (therefore making others miserable around you) I multiple '80s films t h a t concern a "nice" guy or girl seem to enjoy being with guys who treat them like Lesson number one: The world will not end if when you have to be away from them. who is always pursuing the wrong people. Why is it crap. It is baffling how oblivious and thick people you are away from your loved one for more than a Don't be a coward and choose to lie when telling that we frequently see our smart, funny and sweet can be sometimes. Is attraction sometimes strong day. Nothing is more annoying i han heating people the truth saves everyone a lot of hurt and anger, friends stuck in relationships with complete jerks? enough that it wipes out all traces of common on the phone whispering how much they love and jftletk keep the drama out of our lives and leave it It seems that the element of "opposites attract" is sense? miss each other and can't stand being apart Look, to the immature kids in high school '80s movies and the main force behind these situations. Why else I know many of you have friends who are in if your relationship is strong and stable, it is okay to the pathetic, fame-seeking morons on television. would people stay or be drawn to others who treat relationships that bear striking resemblances to be away from that person and to engage in other i December 8,2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

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By Linda Campbell pears that h e has been soliciting attention for other store couldn't begin t o stymie t h e crass Dear Editor, Knight Ridder Newspapers his quixotic escapade for months, portraying commercialism that took over the holiday | * I would like to express a concern that I have because of an incident the trend toward more inclusive holiday decades ago. that occurred a couple of weeks ago in Christ the King chapel in greetings as bigotry by which merchants] Mac/s still would advertise Gigantic Holi- Old Main. I am discouraged by the laxity of behavior in the chapel. On second reading, the news release that deny the existence of Christmas while glee- day Fortune Cookies delicately ornamented The chapel is a very sacred place to Catholics. Not only are Sunday arrived by e-mail Tuesday sounded suspi- fully counting their change like Ebeneezer with Santas and wreaths for $24.99. Blootnie's and daily Masses celebrated there, but it is also a place to stop, pray ciously l i k e a satire straight from The Onion, Scrooge. still would offer an Austrian crystal and blue and be with the Lord. The sanctity of it is often violated daily by the brilliandy wicked fake newspaper/Web Though it's unlikely that this harrumphing enamel Danish Palace Cross for $250. individuals who may not even be aware of it site. . will nick Federated's bottom line (more than However merchants across the country The Catholic Church, like other religions, values its worship place. This one, though, lacked a witty sense of $15 billion in annual sales), the company packaged their end-of-the-year marketing, We believe in the true presence, which means that the Eucharist (the irony. did put out a statement noting that it allows they still would count desperately on fourth- bread and wine) truly becomes Jesus after the priest blesses (conse- "With the recent presidential election its stores to choose their own advertising quarter sales to boost their annual earnings. crates) it during Mass. The Eucharist that is not consumed is kept in showing political correctness is offending and that most national retailers prefer more And whether the banners wish you a "Mer- the tabernacle, which is why Catholics genuflect to it when they enter millions of Americans, the Committee to generic greetings because they "are more ry Christmas9' or "Happy Holidays," peace the church or chapel. It is an important sign of respect I Save Merry Christmas today announced a na- on Earth remains a preciously worthwhile I respect individuals* beliefs and I merely ask for the same in return. tional boycott against Macy's and Federated U but elusive goal. I am aware that people occasionally cut through the chapel as a short Department Stores for the 2004 Christmas It is offensive to Weary, forlorn families continue to seek cut It only takes five minutes to walk across the entire campus, so season," began the submission, distributed that figurative room at the inn whether in there is no reason to cut through the chapel. Not only is it irrever- by the Christian Wire Service, the sensibilities of the form of a home, a job, spiritual comfort ent, but also distracting to those who may be in the chapel praying c

Madam Malarky ,••« •<•» •• t.uM fjii... -.-, -«); Vrtt .:.. ..-,.?,'.mi , ..,.- u;i,,.-'l pUqe y9*valw>-n. m M.W » »>«**«- •"- 4F*rq -i Avoidm&cdnjiictT • Kenny Zacherl _____ I your roomrtia te Dear Editor, I never thought it would happen to me. I never thought I would change his or her messy living habits? become one of the pathetic lot who tried to keep in touch with Dear Madam Molarity your feelings. Dealing with oppressed hidden rage is just inhumane. my ever dimming youth by reading my college alma mater's weekly My roommate and I were having a "discussion " before the break aboutPeopl whethere do have feelings, the problem is knowing how to let the newspaper: I never thought, but alas, it is true. The kid is in bed, or not people tan change. 1 find her to be a slob, wink she thinks J am tooworl prissy.d know . The easiest solution that comes to my malarky mind the dogs fast asleep on my feet, and I am surfing back to a time not What do you think about this situation? is to shun yourself in your bedroom. Lock the door if you have to. too long ago... Sincerely, Don't come out unless you're starving or have a dreaded class. A I was especially impressed by this week's commentaries on the To change or not to change problem, though, would be appearing to be an anti-social being But election. Though I was personally devastated by the outcome and Ah, what do we have here? A typical college situation perhaps? Yes the benefits outweigh that negative. You're completely ignorant to reelection of the worst American leader in history, I am happy to it is. My roommate and I have had a similar "discussions," which have what is decomposing in the apartment and you're not responsible know that in four years I can vote again, and maybe be heard in that led us generally back t o the same spot We may change for awhile but for it. What better place can you be in? election. eventually return to our former wretched ways. But in any case, it is The last possible solution for someone in such circumstances as When I left Mercyhurst, Praise God, Bill Clinton was still in office. my belief that people cannot change the way they are. Have we seen yourself is to not look at the mess around you: the crumbs on the It was not exactly cool to be gay, but it was getting better. Now- Homer Simpson change in the many years "The Simpsons has been floor, the rotting food on the counter, the mountain of dishes and most times who can tell gay from straight from bi from bicurious on television? Sadly, contrary to Marge's belief, he has not changed. more. Pretend you are blind when passing by. Go to a happy place to.... who knows. Have we seen Erie's weather change three seasons in a day? Yes, we where the kitchen is spotless, the floor sparkles and it's safe to walk In this election, my same-sex, different-race partner and I drove to have in this instance. See the difference? barefoot Simply clean up your own mess and leave the rest alone. the poll with our adopted son, my recendy divorced dad and three Now, to continue on with your situation. Instead of changing Be the "Happy Gilmore" that is inside all of us and your world will of our four dogs (one had a weird stomach ailment that day). We the way someone acts, I suggest finding a way to prevent another brighten quite literally. loaded up the bigger SUV (the environmentalists cringe), and headed "discussion" of its type from reoccuring. Aside from turning into Now that I have spread my malarky wisdom that people should off to our local voting booth to give the 13 year old a lesson in the another mother for her (by picking up all of her belongings and not follow. It is very important that you ask your questions. The democratic process. leftover food), simply leave it. Your apartment may begin to smell two means that have been available are AIM'S mmalarky04 or email Why do you care, you say? No reason is clear. I guess I just see like a garbage can, but you will not be the cause of it. Of course, if [email protected]. It's quick, easy and available 24/7. how fast time flies, h o w dramatically things change and how warmed die smell turns rancid then you may have a serious problem on your Remember for a weekly dose of malarky send a question. The entire my heart is to see people working out their political agendas in die hands. A nose plug could not solve your problem, but a simple call student body is responsible for this to happen. The pressure is on pages of the Merciad. Go you! Carpe Diem! to maintenance might. Hopefully, your roommate will not let her you guys! | i Keep reading, keep writing and keep voting. You are changing the half of the apartment turn into a dump. Even the messiest person Don't forget happiness is just a question away, world a little bit every day. notices something tingling under their nose* Regarding the claims you are too prissy, I can fully understand Madam Malarky -Nick Krayger, Class of 1996 and former Merciad columnist ""MERCIAD • Kelly Rosa Duttine Editor-in-Chief editormerciad@mercyhurst. edu Jonelle Davis News Editor [email protected] Jen Helbig Features Editor m [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Meghan Sullivan A&E Editor ] [email protected] Katie McAdams Photo Editor photomerciad@mercyhurst. edu Melissa Jack Production Editor \ [email protected] Kristen Piquette Advertising Manager [email protected] Sarah Dowden Copy Editor i [email protected] Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected]

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tHe 9 BuZz D'Angelo Opera Theatres 'Tales of Hoffman DEC 8. Clutch, Fu Manchu, By Meghan Sullivan ta's acts can be interchanged. High on Fire House of Blues, Offenbach died after completing Cleveland. Arts & Entertainment editor the piano score. For the original opening of DEC. 9. Big Bad Voodoo The D'Angelo O p e n Theatre's 'Tales of Hoffman," Giuletta'f Daddy's Wild and Swingin' first main stage production of act was cut and the famous "Bar- Christinas Party. House of the year commences this week- carolle" melody was placed into Blues, Cleveland. end. the second act Some time after The 'Tales of Hoffman" com- this, however, Ernest Guiraud DEC. 10-13. Christmas posed by Jacques Offenbach finished orchestrating the origi- Memories with Amanda Post, is an opera in three acts. The nal piano score, made many cuts Mary Alice Brown. Warner premise for the story is set dur- and finished the opera. But, since Theatre, Erie. On sale now ing the prologue as Hoffman it is difficult to see exactly what at 452-4857. is slightly inebriated in a tavern Offenbach's original intent was talking about the three lost loves for the music, mere are many DEC 10,11. Bones Thugs- of his life. different versions of the "Tales N-Harmony. Peabod/s Down |/Xiln Act I we are introduced to of Hoffman" in existence. Under, Cleveland. Hoffman's first love, Olympia. The D'Angelo Opera Theatre's She is a talented singer who production is directed by Louisa DEC. 11. Ql 04 Jingle Bell Hoffman sees performing for die Jonason and conducted by Rob- Ball with Los Lonely Boys, guests at her father's party. Olym- ert Frankenberry. Dance faculty Howie Day, Kate Voegele. pia i s the perfect girl for Hoffman Michael Gleason is in charge of Odeon, Cleveland. •Kimberiy Foradora/Contributing photographer with her beauty, talent and ability Voice majors Sarah Pfiefer and Mark Donlin in "Tales of Hoffman." set design. The epiloge and pro- to say little more then "oui." She loge were orchestrated by senior DEC 11. Barenaked Ladies. has just one flaw: s h e is actually comes to a dramatic ending soon Hoffman throws the keys at her cracker and the Mouse King". composition major M. Joseph Shea's Theater, B uf I alo. mechanical doll. Olympia will after. Antonia will be played by mirror, shattering it and regain- The vocally challenging role Rendulic be played on alternating nights Kimberiy Foradora and Nicole ing his soul. Giulietta is played of Hoffman is being played by "This is an elaborate produc- DEC. 11. MTV2 Head- by sophomores Kate Amatuzzo Gasse. by Rebecca Kerr and Jessica professional New York City tion and has taken a lot of hard bangers Ball with Cradle of and Sarah Pfiefer. The final love of Hoffman is Bunker. tenor Coke Morgan. Morgan work," says junior Mark Donlin Filth, Bleeding Through, The next failed love is Antonia Giulietta, a Venetian courtesan. Another prominent character has been seen as Don Ottavio who's playing the four compri- Arch Enemy. House of Blues, who has a fatal but unidentified She is encouraged by magician is the Hoffman's muse. This in "Don Giovanni" for Opera mario tenor roles. Donlin adds Cleveland. disease. Antonia's mother was Dapertutto and steals Hoffinan's pant-role part is played by Jen- Illinois, Alfred in "Die Fleder- spirited comic relief throughout a famous singer who was diag- reflection so that she may pos- nifer Kauffman and Katelyn maus" and Frederic in "Pirates each act of the opera. DEC 12. Kenny Rogers and nosed with the same illness. It sess his soul. Hoffman duels Kurpiewski. of Penzance" for Light Opera "Tale of Hoffman" will be Friends Christmas Show with was perpetually worsened by her Giulietta's former lover for the The character of Hoffman is of Oklahoma. performed on Friday night at Rebecca Lynn Howard, Billy singing, which was eventually her key to her room to retrieve his based on the writer E.T.A. Wil- There are varying opinions as 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon Dean. Bryce Jordan Center, untimely end. She is forbidden lost soul. He slays the man and helm Hoffman. His stories were to how the three acts of "Tales at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for students State College. On sale at Tick- from singing persuaded to later goes to her room to find that the plot basis for the 'Tales of of Hoffman" should be ordered. are $1.* etmaster, (800) 863-3336. by the evil Dr. Miracle. Her life she has left with the magician. Hoffman" as well as 'The Nut- Arguably Antonia's and Giuliet- DEC. 12. Jordan Knight. House of Blues, Cleveland.. ?\ 'Jesus Christ Superstar' DEC. 14. Sister Hazel, In- Upcoming DVD releases January 6 at Erie Civic Center gram Hill. House of Blues, By Ed Bark film shows, it's far from an im- Some — OK, a lot — of the Cleveland. Kinght Ridder Newspaper possible task. material in this five-disc set is Audiences in Erie will soon forces beyond their control, this The journey of teenage refu- dated. Tammy Faye jokes, any- have the opportunity to see the unique musical is as powerful is DEC 15. Barenaked Ladies. gees Peter and Santino, who re- one? And yet a 1981 episode of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd as powerful and compelling today Akron Civic Theater, Akron, "Control Room" (NR, lions locate from Sudan to the United "SCTV" is still funnier and more Webber's record-breaking musi- as the day it was written. Ohio Gate) States as part of a resettlement effective than last week's episode cal 'Jesus Christ Superstar" that Lawrence Clayton is an accom- The political implications of program, has happy, wondrous of "SNL." Credit largely goes to has been rocking the road. plished singer and actor whose DEC 15. Reverend. Horton this film a r e now nil, but as l o n g beginnings. But their immense the -cast — John Candy, Eugene 'Jesus Christ Superstar" star- talents have been featured onaqd Heat Christmas Show. Beach- as there's a conflict in Iraq, this expectations of America — a] Levy, Rick Moranis, Catherine ring Lawrence Clayton as 'Judas" off Broadway land Ballroom, Cleveland. is still a pretty damning piece of place they compare to heaven O'Hara, Dave Thomas, Joe Fla- and Eric Kunze as "Jesus" will Eric Kunze is a Broadway vet- work. "Control Room" treads itself — are begging to be let herty and Andrea Martin — for makes its Erie debut for one eran who has played the romantic DEC. 15. Christmas show. the front lines of the ground- down, and a case of homesick- creating characters who are as performance only at Warner leads in "Les Miserables" and Wayne Newton. Benedum breaking Arab television news ness doesn't help matters. funny today as they were two Theatre, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m.. "Miss Saigon" and starred as J o e Center, Pittsburgh. station ALJazeera as it relays cov- Best extra: Commentary with decades ago. When "Jesus Christ Superstar*- Hardy in "Damn Yankees" with erage of the Iraq war to Middle Mylan and Shenk. Also: Inter- If Conan O'Brien is your co- first exploded onto the West End Jerry Lewis. DEC. 17. Christmas show. Eastern living rooms, and the view, deleted scenes, updates, medic hero, consider this set a stage in 1972, it was clear that the "Jesus Christ Superstar" is Wayne Newton. Palace The- relationships that form between bonus music, more. goldmine since any number of musical world would never be the packed with hit songs including atre, Cleveland. the station and the American "Festival Express" (R, New these skits would fit right in on same again. "I Don't Know How To Love occupiers is both fascinating and Line) a good episode of "Late Night." Almost 30 years later, this as- Him," "Could We Start Again DEC 17. Kissmas Bash with warming. A who's who of music — the Includes nine hour-plus-long epi- tonishing musical is back as fresh Please" and of course "Super- Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Most of the reporters we Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, sodes, three of which feature cast and gripping as ever, proving I hat star." J %\ Jo Jo Vanessa Carlton, Sky meet have a clear opinion on the The Band, the Flying Burrito commentary. Also: Backstage no musical since has been able Fierce rock rhythms, chunky Sweetham, Seven Day Faith. American occupation — they say Brothers, Sha Na Na and more - features, gallery and footage of to touch audiences with quite power chords, pulsating tension HSBC Arena, Buffalo. as much, in fact But before you - touted across Canada by train in the show's 1982 Emmy win. the same impact or emotional along with heart searing ballads dismiss them and this film a s pro- the summer of 1970, sharing not |!'3u-On: The Grudge" (R, li- intensity all combine in Andrew Llovd DEC. 18. Lost Prophets. paganda vessels, it's important to only the stage but also the means ons Gate, November 9) From his entry into Jerusalem Webber's haunting unforgettable House of Blues, Cleveland. ask: If the war was a good idea, with which to get there. The American remake of "The on Palm Sunday through to his score. f On sale Nov. 20 at Ticket- why would a TV station largely Stowed away a n d forgotten for Grudge" isn't all that scary, but if death at the hands of Pontius Tickets, priced at $49.50 and master. devoted to exercising Western- decades, this footage has enjoyed it's any consolation to Sarah Mi- Pilate, "Jesus Christ Superstar" $29.50 are on sale now at the style freedoms object to it so a remarkable restoration, and chelle Gcllar and company, nei- is an epic retelling of the last Erie Civic Center box office and DEC 21. Christmas show. strongly? The answer lies in the this set, which features an hour ther is the Japanese original. The seven days in the life of Jesus of all Ticketmaster locations. Clay Aiken. Palace Theater, images, many of which you won't w of new material on top of the haunted house premise shows Nazareth. 4 see on Fox News. Cleveland. original film, i s a must-see for any promise, and it's executed with Telling the story of men and Information provided by the Erie Extras: A whopping three fan of this era of music. style to spare, but the plot is too women driven to their fate by Broadway Series DEC 26. Donnic Iris and the commentaries, featuring the Best extra: The aforementioned scattered and Slow to make any Cruisers. Rock Club, Pitts- filmmakers, Al-Jazeera produc- trove of new footage. Also: Ex- kind of emotional impact It's ba- burgh. ers and U.S. Central Command tended interviews, making-of sically a slasher film w i t h o u t the Press Officer J o s h Rushing. Also: feature, gallery, trailer. I slashing: too many characters, DEC 29, 30. Claries, Ingram A mountain of deleted scenes, "Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead but not enough time to invest in Hill. Rock Club, Pittsburgh. trailer. Yet, #(ASTERISK)%f#@!I: any of them. In Japanese with On sale now at Ticketmas- ! "Harvie Krumpet" (NR, Stu- Uncensored" (NR, Comedy English subtitles and optional CAFE DIEM ter. dioworks, Nov. 9) Central, November 16) English dub. Animator Adam Elliot makes Comedy Central deserves f^Best extra: Interviews (in Japa- DEC. 31. David Cassidy. brilliance look easy with this thanks for reminding us that nese with 1 nglish subtitles) with Niagara Falls v i e w , Niagara claymation gem, which won the Richard Pryor, suffering from cast and crew. Also: trailers, back- Falls, Canada. On sale at (888) 2003 Oscar for best animated multiple sclerosis, indeed ain't stage feature, deleted scenes. December Special 836-8118. * £• short film. "Harvie Krumpet" dead. And while Pryor himself ji^No extras. tells the story o f the film's n a m e - wasn't able to appear in this | ^ " B r i d g e t Jones's Diary: Collec- JAN. 4-9. Musical/The Pro- sake, a curious fellow who can't tribute, a host of friends — Ber-| tor's Edition" (R, Miramax) Tall Melted Icicle $1.50 ducers." Shea's Theater, Buf- catch a break but keeps his arms nie Mac, Mos Def, Denis Leary, Bridget Jones (Renee Zellwe- falo^ (and trousers) open in case the Wanda Sykes, Dave Chappelle, ger) eats too much, drinks more Christmas Sugar Cookies $.65 sea of illnesses, lightning strikes Jon Stewart, Steve Harvey and than she eats, smokes more than JAN. 9. Comedy. Tim Con- and pink slips unexpectedly pro- more — happily step in with a she drinks and is surrounded by way and Harvey Korman. duces one. rash of funny, candid payments supposedly happily married peo- Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Harvie the man is unabashedly of respect ple who wonder what is wrong FACULTY SPECIAL: Note: Rescheduled date. morbid but extremely sweet, and The best comedians in the with her. A change of pace is 1/2 OFF SPECIALTY DRJNKS the film bearing his name is no game treat Pryor with an un- what she decides she needs, and JAN. 12-16. Ice showDisney different, offering a well of in- tamed level of reverence and the bawdy but cartoonishly cute on Ice presents 'Beauty and spiration, sadness and genuine respect, and the interspersed antics that follow make for a the Beast' Tbllio Arena, Erie. laughs in its 23 minutes. Best footage of Pryor's standup act raunchy movie that your grand- $41, $31, $18, $11, On sale extra; A handful of Elliot's other are proof why. It's a shame there mother can still love. Colin Firth at Ticketmaster outlets, by pieces, ranging from o n e to eight isn't more. is good as love/hate interest No. phone at 452-4857 or 456- HOURS minutes long each. Also: Com- Obligatory warning: Richard 1, Zellweger is great as J o n e s , and LOCATION 7070, online at www.ticket- mentary, storyboard feature, Pryor footage plus lots of other Hugh Grant i s absolutely perfect master.com. character model gallery. comedians equals lots of bad as her perverted boss-slash-love/ Sun.-Thurs. 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Highmore captures your heart in 'Finding Neverland > By Joshua Wilwohl in early London, the film shows with the Davis family and how dancing bears, to flying, t o walk- cinematic masterpiece that is as his mentor to get through Layout assistant Barrie, played by Johnny Depp, he helped them to escape reality ing the plank of a pirate ship. highly supported with a daz- the tragedies of his life: the loss as he struggles to maintain his through illusion. As the relationships grow, zling cast of his father and his mother's career as a playwright despite a As Barrie becomes more close- Barrie develops a new idea for Co-star Kate Winslet delivers illness. Emotional viewers are "Finding Neverland" is a beau- string of unsuccessful plays. ly associated with the family a play: "Peter Pan." However, a brilliant performance as Sylvia warned: have tissues for the final tifully crafted story that has Then, when out for a day i n the despite his wife's objections, because of his previous failures, Davis, the widowed mother of few scenes. already begun winning awards park, he happens to encounter played by Radha Mitchell, along Barrie's incredibly nervous pro- the four boys. "Finding Neverland" is a tale - National Review Boards best four young brothers playing and with the boys' grandmother ducer Charles Frohman, played Depp delivers an Oscar-cali- inspired by true events that film - and will not be left out his life changes as he embarks Emma du Maurier, played by by Dustin Hoffman, becomes ber performance as the famed evokes such deep emotions of of the limelight come Oscar upon a world of adventure and Julie Christie. skeptical about the new play and playwright love, which combined with out- nominations. imagination with the aspiring Nonetheless, not having the forecasts another disaster. Yet, [^However, the film is stolen by standing acting and screenplay Director Marc Forster's new children. faintest care for either, Barrie em- despite Frohman's prediction, young Peter Davis, played by make it easily one of the best movie, about J JVL Barrie and his Now, the film is not meant to braces the fatherless boys - Peter, Barrie shows just the reverse on Freddie Highmore — the true films of the yeat creation of Peter Pan provides be an accurate formation of the Jack, George and Michael — and opening night. inspiration for the Peter Pan both a moving and deeply re- character "Peter Pan," but instead their mother, taking them into Forster, whose last film was character. Once dose to his Grade: A+ warding viewing experience. Set offers a clever spin on Barrie's life the world of imagination from "Monsters Ball," delivers another father, Peter looks up to Barrie Nintendo DS: the next generation in hand-held gaming has arrived Newly released Nintendo

By Billy O'Keefe display. Wireless multiplayer is DS. (The instruction booklet 3D football on a handheld, and vance. "Spider-Man 2" is more or goals, check out the map, talk to Knight Ridder Newspaper built into the system, and die DS suggests that you "be careful not that's never happened before. less an open-ended sidescroller people and more using menus, so is built for both close-quarters to scare people in public places." And if it doesn't look as pretty built with 3D parts: It's a very at- it's nice not to have to constantly and online play. A drawing/chat Good advice.) as we'd like, it certainly plays like tractive looking game that moves pause the game in order to do so. It's been a while since Nin- program, PictoChat, comes pre- SUPER MARIO 64 DS (Nin- it should. beautifully and contains 3D You can go about your business tendo acted like Nintendo and installed, as does a multiplayer tendo): Nintendo's only launch The touch screen is used ex- elements galore, but it still plays on the top screen while managing delivered to us something truly demo of "Metroid Prime Hunt- tide is a supersized remake of actly as it should be: You can out in two dimensions. It has to your particulars with die stylus at 0 : weirdl Remember the Virtual ers. s $ its first 3D Mario game, widely (but don't have to) use the stylus be seen to be fully understood. the same time. Sounds trivial, but Boy?'ROB the robot? That huge, The D-pad is finally of ad- considered one of the best games to call your plays, pick audibles, You'll probably need to do a fair it's very handy. scary light gun bazooka? - '*< equate size and the touch screen ever made. The DS version in- shift your defense and even select amount of backtracking in order "Urbz" generally upholds the The w a i t ends with the Ninten- is remarkably accurate. If only cludes not only all the levels from receivers when passing. to complete each level's objec- core "Sims" values you still, do DS, an intriguing little device Nintendo had included an analog that game, but a remixed story, The screen also gives you a tives, which can create frustration for instance, need to keep your that rewrites the rules of what joystick for better 3D control a horde of brand-new levels, handy X's and O's view of the in a game that rewards you for Sim in shape, happy and toilet- portable gamitig can be. this system would be able to do multiplayer support and a huge action. "Madden" supports wire- conquering levels quickly. trained. It's not as much a sand- It's not the next generation of it all. trove of brilliant mini-games less multiplayer, and also throws THE URBZ: SIMS IN THE box game as "Sims" is, so there's the G a m e Boy that's allegedly un- Whether the system sinks or that support the touch screen in situation, practice and two- CITY (also available for Game a goal system and story, as well der development, and Nintendo swims falls on the developers. and stylus. minute drill modes. The franchise Boy Advance) (EA Games): as some mini-games (including a will continue to offer full support The best is certainly to come; Wario, Luigi and Yoshi now mode is sorely missed, but you "The Urbz" is a slighdy fatter few touch screen ones) to break for the current model. more than 125 games are in de- join Mario in the single-player can still trade players and edit version of die same game EA up any monotony. It's a relatively Rather, it's a completely new velopment as you read this. quest the game actually starts you rosters, so just keep records in a recently released for the Game simple game that won't really arena for not only Nintendo, but Not all games were available for off as Yoshi and each character notebook until EA delivers a true Boy Advance, but it's also an tax your brain at any point; but a slew of game developers who review at press time, but here's a comes with his own abilities whammy next year. example of hbw even the most as leisurely experiences go, it's a suddenly find themselves sitting quick look at those that were: (Yoshi's g o t h i s tongue and Mario SPIDER-MAN 2 (Activision): basic use of a second screen can pretty good time. If you want a in a brand-new sandbox. FEEL THE MAGIC: XY/| can wall-jump, for instance). The Activision practiced moderation improve a game's pace. casual gaming experience that's For starters, the DS features XX (Sega): Some companies most sedous caveat: You have in their first DS game, and the "Urbz" is a dty-themed spin- truly casual, this is probably acronym explanation alert dual will make more of Nintendo's to hold down the Y button to result is a pretty cool hybrid be- off of the sickly popular "Sims" worth a look. screens. This alone makes for quirky machine than others, and run. This is pretty cumbersome, tween the "Spider-Man" console series, and like those games, it's some intriguing new gameplay Sega, never one to not exploit a particularly since you are almost games and die trio of titles that very menu-driven. You buy stuff, possibilities, but the bottom peripheral for all it's worth, is first always running. Here's hop- appeared on the Game Boy Ad- manage your needs, view your screen's double duty as a touch to the front o f the line with "Feel ing developers don't make this >; At..TOti WE*!. r^H &i - aeft£tt VeiU^M6^s4hHi^^^ the Mdgic: XY/XX." ' * fl nii&ake in' the future. Contfcol '. MiftM Sports games can dedicate one Classification defies it It could and hardware limitations aside screen to action and another to be mistaken for a dating simula- "Mario" is a very impressive |Lumen deadline strategy of* team management tion, but it's more a collection of and truly fun remake of a great MATH And games that simultaneously bizarre mini-games with a love game, and the mini-games that Submissions for this year's Lumen approaching combine traditional and stylus story wrapped around it you collect along the way are controls can offer players experi- You're an ordinary schmo who practically worth the price of The deadline for submission to this year's Lumen publication LAB- ences that n o other system can by sets out to impress the girl of admission alone. will be the last week before Christmas break. Unking the screens together. your dreams by, among other MADDEN NFL 2005 (EA For those who don't know, the Lumen is Mercyhurst's annual The DS handles 3D with ease. things, fighting off a bull rush, Sports): If any game demon- student art publication. Possible art forms for submission are It best reiembles a portable but riding a u nicycle atop a high w i r e , strates die unfairly short devel- photography, short stories, and poetry. souped-up Nintendo 64 so there Heimliching goldfish out of a opment cycle developers were These should be turned in to the office of Dr. Kenneth Schiff are no real limits to what can be man's stomach, and of course given to create DS games in time before Christmas break on a disk (please do not submit paper Located in the done with the system. rolling yourself into a ball and for launch, "Madden NFL 2005" copies of stories, etc). With two exceptions, Nintendo sending yourself across traffic may be it If anyone has any questions regarding anything having to do LIBRARY has given the DS pretty much and into people. It doesn't look as good as other with deadlines, how to submit; or anything else, they can contact 304 A & B every tool it needs. You'll do this mosdy by using games, and it's missing some fea- Dr. Schiff at [email protected]. Best of luck and we look The two backlit screens look the stylus and the touch screen, tures, namely a franchise mode forward to seeing your art/written work. considerably sharper than the but some games require you to ,that are series standards. Game Boy Advance's frontlit blow on and even yell at your That said, EA has given us true The Lumen Staff OPEN: This week in reality: SUNDAYSk ^THROUGH Swimsuit model M u n t e r takes 'Real Gilligan' seriously THURSDAYS

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. . From coconut radios to pesky cosmonauts to coconut phones to a surprising "We were given certain things, but I couldn't eat," Hunter says. "It was like eating CALL victory at the Cannes Film Festival, very little that happened on "Gilligan's Island" cardboard. You'll probably see a more voluptuous Rachel at the beginning and a EXT: 2078 was ever mistaken for reality. more scrawny Rachel at the end/' FORE XACT Leave it to "The Bachelor" mad scientist Mike Fleiss to turn the beloved Sher- "The Real Gilligan's Island" begins with two groups of castaways, from w h i c h a wood Schwartz chestnut into deliriously exploitative unscripted television. Featur- final group of seven one for each character on the sitcom will be chosen. Hunter's JlHOURS ing real people cast for their resemblance to popular culture's daffiest group of Ginger counterpart is former "Baywatch" star Nicole Eggert. castaways, "The Real Gilligan's Island" premiered two weeks ago on TBS. Hunter promises that she was always herself when the cameras were rolling Searching for the perfect lovely lady to stand in for glamorous actress Ginger, and that she never felt any pressure to follow in the footsteps of Tina Louise's Fleiss turned to Rachel Hunter. aloof, spoiled Ginger, 9 Even though your typical swimsuit-modcling legend has better things to do than She was taken aback, though, by how some of her castmates were desperate to spend three weeks on a deserted island playing an elimination game for the kinds play characters/I'm really happy-go-lucky, and I find it really hard to find some- of prizes she could just buy on a whim, Hunter worked with Fleiss on ABC's thing in someone that I don't like," Hunter says, "FU usually like you no matter TUTORIAL beauty show debacle "Are You Hot?" and jumped at the chance to collaborate what But there are people on this island that I just f~— can't stand, that are just again. "I love working with Mike," Hunter gushes. "If there's anyone you're going horrible, frightening, just desperate-to-become-famous people." HELP FOR to work with in reality, it's Mike. He pushes the envelope and knows reality inside Hunter seems to have had particular trouble with her Mary Ann. and out I've always just enjoyed his projects." | £ ^ Jg|3 "How can I put this?" Hunter says haltingly, trying to avoid stirring up trouble. ALL YOUR It didn't hurt that Hunter vividly remembers rushing home in the afternoons "I always tried to be really nice to Mary Ann. She ended up being pretty evil," A to watch episodes of "Gilligan's Island," which played regularly on one of the poll on TBS's Web site suggests that nearly two-thirds of users would rather be MATH two stations her childhood home in New Zealand received "I just loved Gilligan, with Mary Ann than Ginger, but Hunter most recently an object of lust in the he was such a goofbag," she laughs. "I loved how even though it was deserted, Fountains of Wayne video "Staccy's Mom" can only scoff, "I don't think I need NEEDS! all these colorful characters were always on the show the crazy millionaires, the to make a case. The case is closed/' I aloofness of Ginger always wafting about in her evening gown, Mary Ann just Perhaps because of the tension with some of her castmates, Hunter took the running around so happy about everything and cooking a pie and completely out game-show aspect of "The Real Gilligan's Island" very seriously. "Competition of her mind. She should have been on Prozac the entire rime. A n d the Professor! is competition no matter what," she declares. "I don't have any of that pop psy- He was so asexual, wasn't he?" .;.' "„': xj& i chology that America has. To me, when you're put up against competition, you're Although Hunter insists, as reality show contestants always seem to do, that competitive no matter what. I'm not going to sit back and let somebody win." . she would relive the "Gilligan's" experience again in a heartbeat, she had many reservations about the limited food supply made available to the castaways as they competed in challenges based on incidents from the series. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD December 8,2004

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• the top in college hoops could tell by speaking to Brown, By Marien Garcia Head or PowelL It Ridder Newspapers (Knigh Head rubbed Powell's head in the postgame news conference t They laughed, joked with re- and seemed as relaxed as ever, j [porters and teased Roger Powell 'There was no celebration," ;by rubbing his recently shaved Head said. "We didn't jump for jhead. ^S joy. We took it like, we're N a 1 so 9 l Illinois basketball players are let's stay there. We didn't throw •living in the moment and lov- balloons in the air or nothing kngit like that. We knew it and ran I And for the moment, they are with it" the No. 1 college basketball team Brown knew better than to in the nation. -celebrate. \ For just the third time in school He recalled leading his high history, and the first time since school team at Proviso East to 1989, the mini are atop the na- No. 1 in the state rankings. ional rankings. The team threw a party com* The No. 1 ranking lasted just plete with popcorn and pizza, pne week in 1989 and in 1952, he said. pie first time Illinois went to the ccWe were blown out the next pp of the poll, because Illinois two games," he dead p a n n e d , g lost immediately after going to The players promised to stay |o. 1. hungry and humble. The Illini broke that jinx Mon- 'They don't have egos," Chi- KRT Photo day night by routing Chicago cago State coach Kevin Jones Illini forward Nick Smith added seven points despite foul trouble In the win against Arkansas on Dec. 4 tate 78-59 at the Assembly Hall said. front of an announced crowd I . ^ I l l i n o i s ' players said all the right it," Head said, "but it's good to poll of media members to edge head was a way of congratulat- He's too concerned about f 16,618.' £ c things, except for a minor slip by hear." <; ." • \:J | No. 2 Kansas. ing him for being named Big Ten Thursday's game at Georgetown \r Luther Head scored 17 points Brown, who said the blowout ..-Illinois' jump to No. 1 came Former Illinois coach Bill Self's player of the week, an honor be- and Saturday's against Oregon at jan d Dee Brown added 15 to go victory was "boring but fun." five days after it beat then-Na Jayhawks had 23 first-place v o t e s stowed on him Monday for scor- the United Center: with nine assists for the Illini "It wasn't boring," he said 1 Wake Forest by 18 points. Il- and 1,700 points. ing 19 points against Wake Forest "They should be proud of (7-0). | f quickly to correct himself. "1 love linois was fifth in last week's AP Georgia Tech is ranked third, and again against Arkansas. it," Weber said. "To jump like * Deji Akindele led Chicago State Chicago players. They come out poll and third in the ESPN/USA followed by Syracuse and Okla- Powell's achievement it's the we did we must have impressed (0-5) with 14 points. with a no-fear attitude." Today coaches' poll. homa State. somebody." : first time he has earned the All the talk afterward centered The last two times Illinois went Saturday the Illini beat a tough Illinois still can't shake a link to honor was overshadowed by the "Now we're getting the rec- on Illinois* lofty status among the to N a 1, the Illini ended the sea- Arkansas team 72-60 to stay Self. Brown was asked if hopes team's milestone. ognition that we deserve, and nation's elite. son in the NCAA tournament's unbeaten. Illinois and Kansas meet in the Coach Bruce Weber said little we've never had it," Brown said. If a Na 1 team carries a heavy Final Four. They received 25 first-place postseason. of the move to No. 1 after con- "People^re showing us love, and burden of expectations, no one 'That's the first I heard about votes and 1,717 points in the AP Brown said rubbing Powell's gratulating his players. it feels so good." Another fine mess created by the BCS Setup) so apparent is No. 4 Uni- else) know how to sway voters. enough in the human polls gars Hall of Fame were r e p o r t e d By David J. Neal versity of California's situation. Longhorn coach Mack Brown that were supposed to mean so bonus clauses that gave Brown Knight Ridder Newspape r s COMMENTARY Cal's only loss was 23-17 at might as well have donned black- much more this year that their 550,000 for making a BCS bowl USC, a win the Trojans preserved face and sang My Mammy as he computer edge hopped them and $50,000 for being fourth or fiiftinc«ihi3*iWdek * ofi playing ana dbruta l SBC ttndefofoed^nd \f>y stonewalling the GoUen,Bea*%. ^pleaded with poll voters to boose over Cal. fifth in either human poll"/ '"""^ politicking and {tolling in college» doesn't have a snokv b a i T s chance in the* final t w o minutes after Cal _Tbxas over "some teiifltfthat are Possibly inspiring Mack Mam- For that kind of money, its affiliated football got us, well, in Alabama of getting the na- had a first and goal. being talked about my to join Keith Sweat and surprising Brown didn't hire one more fine mess. tional title. That's a sliver of light separat- Tammy Faye Bakker in the Beg- Karl Rove, > : It worked. Texas got close j At Na 1 -and No. 2, we have Pacific 10 champion USC ing the Berkely Boys from the - • Southern California and Okla- would've been in the Rose Bowl alleged No. 1 team in the land. n-n . homa, respectively, because the against the Big Ten's Michigan. Yet, instead of Cal being in a polls have said they're Nos. 1 and Oklahoma, the Big 12 winner, major bowl, they're shunted off 2 all season. would've been in the Orange to the Holiday Bowl Numbers g a m e doesn't favor Also, they^e undefeated. Bowl. Auburn would've been in Why? Because the BCS dictates j;* It helped that opponents lost the Sugar Bowl. that Big East champ Pitt, anemic kickoffs (Texas A&M against Auburn would've been two up- as their conference is, had to be black coaches? i n college football Oklahoma) or their courage sets and a Sugar Bowl win from in a BCS bowl. who also is a board member of during the academic year were By Josh Robbins! (Stanford against USQ in the a national tide. Pitt will face 11-0 Utah, which the Indianapolis-based Black analyzed and graded for their Knight Ridder Newspapers second half. Slim chance but it happened deserves to be in a BCS bowl. Coaches Association, hailed the coaching searches. I • That's the national champion- several different years. There That left only one spot and two move as the most important Among other areas, the grades ship game, here at the Orange would've been hope. teams, Texas and Cal. Fitz Hill defied the odds once hire in the history of college took into account whether r Bowl. * ^ i < S Now, they must put their frus- Texas trailed Cal in the human before. football representatives of the school They're holding it without No. tration behind a polite smiley polls going into last weekend. In December 2000£San Jose An African-American had communicated with the BCA's 3 and undefeated Auburn. curtain. But as we saw last month, them State University hired Hill to been hired to lead the most executive director to seek out There is something wrong Actually, what makes the sham boys from T e x a s (or conveniently coach its football team. prestigious program in college qualified minority candidates, when Auburn goes through of the BCS (Big Conference from Texas byway of someplace At the time, there had been football, and Willingham could had minorities on the search only 15 other black head coaches help break down racial stereo- and hiring committee and had hired in the entire history of Di- types if he led the Irish back to given on-campus interviews to vision I-A college football. national prominence. minorities. Now that he no longer has die Willingham had three years Of the 28 schools that had job he resigned Nov. 22 to ac- remaining on his contract open positions, 17 earned a final Meyer takes Florida j o b cept a non-coaching position at Like many coaches across grade of "A" or "B" while 11 had usual before talking about his Foley, on the other hand, said the University of Central Florida the country, Hill reacted with grades of "Q" "D" or "R" By Jeff Darlington decision with reporters for the the search has not been a done Hill wonders whether he ever disbelief when he heard of The NCAA also has taken jight R i d d e r Newspapers first time after the workout deal for long will receive another chance to Willingham^ firing. initiatives to boost the number Defensive line coach Gary [•'• J H e said he did "have to deal coach a major-college football Hill, 40, understands the bar- of minorities in head-coaching You can stop calling it an Ur- Anderson said the meeting with with the competition." team. He's skeptical. riers facing qualified black as- positions. Legend now. After all, urban players was simply a matter of "Some people think this has "Statistics show that any Af- sistants all too well. One such initiative is the Ad- legends lack authenticity. making sure his players knew been a done deal for three rican-American coach that has He earned a doctorate in vanced Coaching Program. This story is perfectly true: the facts, and the players took months," Foley said. "People been terminated from employ- higher education from the Uni-! For the second consecutive |rban Meyer has been chosen it well. can believe what they want, but ment from a Division I*A in- versity of Arkansas in 1997 and year, 20 young coaches will (Officially as Florida's next head "The players handled it ex- I know how the process has gone stitution will not be rehired " has written extensively about meet for three days in January roach. tremely well," Anderson said. for the past month. Tuesday, we'll said Hill, who, at the moment, the lack of black head coaches in Louisville, Ky., immediately j Florida Athletic Director Jer- "You don't expect them to jump talk about the whole search and doesn't want to return to coach- in Division I-A, preceding the American Football ing. "That's what the history emy Foley confirmed Meyer's up and down for joy, but they how it went on." "The real issue is, Will Notre Coaches Association's annual reveals. That's true empirical firing Saturday, adding the coach were positive. They were pre- I' Defensive coordinator Charlie Dame consider hiring anoth- convention, ? data. If you're a betting man, you will be introduced in Gaines- pared for it. It wasn't like they Strong and offensive coordina- er African-American football would bet against it" There they will participate in, ville during a news conference got hit out of left field. It was tor Larry Fedora are among coach?" Hill said. workshops designed to help] Tuesday. just a matter of putting an end those who could be considered Last week, Notre Dame fired "Are they going to strongly prepare them for head-coaching j Meyer, who only has been to to it putting facts to it" as possible candidates for the head coach Tyrone Willingham consider hiring a qualified Af- j positions. s after a 21-15 record in three Gainesville once during a recruit- Foley said he was pleased with new staff. rican-American football coach? The AFCA also has helped] seasons with the Irish. ing visit more than four years the way the search progressed. However, attention now shifts In basketball now that happens, young black coaches network! |o, will remain in the state until He said Florida compiled a long back to Florida lame-duck coach WiUingham's dismissal leaves and it's not even a big issue, j with college and university ad- at lcasi^ T h u r s d a y , when he will list of candidates before narrow- Ron Zook. Division I-A with only two Af- To me, that's where we have to ministrators. W ? rican-American head football be horfpred as the 2004 Home ing it down to Meyer. Zook is expected to be an- move forward; to quit evaluating But such programs may yield coaches: Karl Dorrell at UCLA Depot National Coach of the Although Meyer's father, Bud nounced as Illinois' next head African-American coaches col- incremental progress. g j and Sylvester Croom at Missis- Year in Orlando. Meyer, said his son was offered coach Monday. lectively and evaluate them just "Irt also going to be important sippi State. (Meyer eventually will return an identical contract from Notre Zook interviewed at Illinois last as white coaches are evaluated that we say that there* the pos J . to Salt Lake City to continue Dame, Meyer said the courting week, but state law prohibits the There are 117 teams in Divi- as individuals." sibility out there of legal action preparations for his final game never went that far. school from hiring a new coach sion I-A. Several organizations are work- that could provoke the same] ajs Utah's coach. "Florida was in the mix for a until the opening has been posted There were five black head ing to address the issue. type of results that court acl | T h e team expects to be invited long time," Meyer said. "It was for two weeks. coaches at the beginning of The Black Coaches Associa- tion on Title DC {lias brought]," tp the Jan. 1 Fiesta Bowl on almost a done deal before [Notre Should he accept Illinois1 posi- the 2004 season; Croom, Dor- tion recently published its Hiring Lapchick said. f J rell, Hill, Willingham and Tony bdayJ Dame called]. But it was not tion, he likely would not coach Report Card for the 2003-04 ^"That's whereJt has to start: Samuel, who was fired recently After meeting with staff and Notre Dame vs. Florida." the Gators in the Peach Bowl school year. up at the top*Hill said J ] from New Mexico State. players Saturday morning to re- Meyer said the process was "95 against Miami on Dec 31, instead In that study, all Division [-A "You can't change the problem Notre Dame hired Willingham liy the news they already knew, percent along, and then, boom, having a current assistant serve as and I- AA schools that had open- at the bottom.lt has to start up! Meyer conducted practice as [Notre Dame] called/' S the interim coach. on Dec 31,2001 j a n d Lapchick, ings for head football coaches top." 21 $ I i r December 8,2004 THE MERCIAD Page 11

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By Paul Coffey on in the season," said Nicholls. Contributing writer The GUAC schedule started for the Lakers on Dec 4 when they lost 83-77 to Northwood. Sometimes all it takes is a little Despite that loss and their los- motivation to bring out the best ing record the Lakers have shown in a team. that Nicholls has brought the The Mercyhurst women's bas- motivation to trigger a change ketball team found that out last going into meat of the GUAC season when it took a rivalry schedule. game against a team with a far The Lakers have averaged 67.2 better record to motivate them ppg through the first six games enough to get their only win of of this season, far better than the season. the 53.1 that they averaged last In that game, the Lakers de- season;; feated Gannon 82-71 in front of In fact, the Lakers only scored 1,500 fans. over 67 points two times in their The 82 points were easily the 26 games last season, 82 in their most points scored in a game this win over Gannon and 73 in a loss season for the Lakers. to Wayne State. This year, the motivation came '1 expected that," said Nicholls. in the form of new head coach, "The system I like to play is a Karin Nicholls. more upbeat style where you're Nichoils, who came to Mercy- scoring in transition, but if you hurst after a year at Youngstown don't have those baskets, you're State University as their recruit- not able to execute." ing coordinator, has led her team So far this season they have to a 2-4 start through the first s i x improved their rebounding mar- f He Photo games of the young season. gin from -8.2 last season to +4.2 senior Jessica Olmstead, a transfer from Youngstown state, has been a rebounding force for tne Lakers. Obviously 2-4 isn't a spectacu- this season, and their turnover :ax: ] lar record, but considering the margin from -5.2 to -1.5, for the Lakers as they b e g in their ponents under 60 (points) to be Nicholls and her Lakers on Dec to improve, team finished with a 1-25 record "I think right now I'm very schedule in the always tough successful in the GLIAC" said 9 and D e c 11 when they travel to 'They continue to see that their 1 1 W Ml I pleased, but we're not content in GLIAC. i Nicholls. Ashland and then Findlay hard work is going to pay off, last season, it is still an improve- Babe Ruth,, It is later found out that the great numbers skyrocketed to an all seen the many highlights of Hank Aaron and Roger Maris,, student cheated in every single unimaginable level at such a late Pete sacrificing his body so there that played the game the way it one of those classes. stage in his career. He cheated. is no question that he gave it his was supposed to be played when, Instead of kicking this out of Obviously nothing has been all every game he played. like Latrell Sprewell might say,, school, he is allowed to keep his decided on what will happen So he made a few too many the players were really just trying 4.0 GPA and also receives the to the seven-time MVP and his long distance calls to Las Vegas. to feed their children. Dean's List honors that come stats and awards, because there Big deal Those players did everything it with it. is a myriad of investigation still Bonds is amazing with the bat took physically and emotionally It's obvious that this type of to be done* in his hand and only with the bat to achieve the goals they set, but situation would never occur But through television discus- in his hand. still managed not to cross the, (with the exception that the sions and other articles on the I'm not saying he doesn't have line between the right and wrong student was a Division I football topic, the general consensus the capabilities to be dominant way to do it player). appears to be that Bonds should in the other parts of his game, It is their records that will So why is an analogous event still be inducted into the Hall of because he has proven he can be possibly be forgotten if many taking place in professional base- Fame when his career is over and with his 40 home run/40 stolen more juiced up baseball players ball in the midst of the steroid that there should be no asterisk base seasons. continue to push them further scandal by his many records. L But since he put on 40 pounds down in the books. Barry Bonds has admitted that 111 start by saying I agree with of muscle and his head grew to It will be many years before we he unknowingly took supple- the latter. There shouldn't be KRTPholo the size of a watermelon, it has see the full outcome and conse- ments called "the clear" and "the an asterisk by his records, only Bonds has been brought back In to question for his use of looked like he isn't even trying in quences of the situation. cream " whose names sound like because there shouldn't be any "the cream" and "the clear" substances.! the field o r running the bases. Until then a movie by ESPN a remedy for teenagers with an records to put an asterisk near. The point i s that Rose's scandal where Bonds is played by Dave acne problem. Bonds' records should be wiped consider placing Barry Bonds the idiots of baseball. in no way affected the way he Chappelle in his Pittsburgh days and then Michael Clark Duncan These performance enhanc- out quicker than Wally Backman's into the Hall of Fame if he is We already know that section played the game or to the ability in his San Francisco years would* ing drugs Bonds used are called career as an Arizona coach. found guilty, unless they have a doesn't exist, though, because he played it to. be a good way to pass the time. - performance enhancing for a Secondly, it is absurd to even section specifically to remember Pete Rose is still not a member. The real losers in this whole Men's hockey glad to return home r ^ M K E D H C ASH? after 10 straight road games Have "Stuff to Sell? Honor Roll for his play in leading night the Lakers would again By Ryan Palm the Lakers the past weekend. head to overtime, but this time Sports editor The Laker defense has certainly came out with a win. been noticed as well, as they lead Mercyhurst junior forward When asked about his team's the conference allowing just 1.60 Erik Johnson, who had missed Advertise in the upcoming season a month ago, goals per contest, a great step the first 11 games of the season, men's hockey coach Rick Gotkin above Canisius who allows 2.12. came back with a vengeance as he Classified section of the stated plain and simple that the During their road trip, the scored the game-winner just over road games were going to be Lakers faced eight different foes, a minute into the extra period. ercia tough. I racing only Colgate twice. Sophomore Scott Champagne | The team is rinding that out The Lakers fell twice when started the scoring for the Lakers for themselves lately, as they visiting Colgate, and also fell in the second period and senior Dave Borelli added his team- struggled through an extremely mightily to traditional power- leading eighth goal of the season 1.00 perfwor difficult 10 straight road con- house UMass-Amhurst. tests. This past weekend the Lakers in the third period. The Lakers return home this The team took to the road to faced off against a pair of At- J Sell your: Friday night, when they play begin the streak on Oct 29, and lantic Hockey opponents, Sacred Heart University and AIC. host to Canisius, also an Atlantic Books finally returns home this week- Hockey rival end to host Canisius on Friday, On Friday night the Lakers The puck will drop at 7:30 p.m. Dec 10. { fought hard against the Pioneers Computer of Sacred Heart, as sophomore The team will travel to New York The trip opened with a 3-2 loss to visit Canisius on Saturday. to Union, and concluded on a defensemen Jamie Hunt's goal Following that, the Lakers are ANYTHING! good note, remaining unbeaten with iust two seconds left in off until the return from Christ- in Atlantic Hockey play with a 3-2 regulation gave the Lakers a tie mas break, when they will host overtime win against American with the Pioneers. i a weekend of Atlantic Hockey International College. Sacred Heart stands high atop opponents Jan. 4-5. For the past week of play fresh- the conference currently, boast- Bentley will be in town on man Ben Cottreau was named ing a 5-1-1 record. J Contact Kristen @ X-2376 or [email protected] Friday, followed by Quinnlpiac Rookie of the Week, and Andy Thi leakers are now 5-8-1 over- on Saturday. Franck was named to the AH all, 4-0 i in AH. On Saturday 4 4 PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD December 8, 2004

To contact: [email protected] Women hockey upsetting foes their 3-2 lead until the Lakers By Eric Meacham pulled senior goaltender Desi Contributing writer Clark for an extra attacker late in the third. The Mercyhurst women's The move proved to be a smart hockey team went into the one as sophomore Jill Nugent meat of their schedule knowing tied the game with her second they would be facing top-notch goal of the season with an assist teams. given to sophomore Michelle For the most part, the seventh- Bonello. ranked Lakers have proven to Nugent also was named Col- still be one of the elite teams in lege Hockey America (CHA) the nation. Defensive Player of the Week, The Lakers took to the road as well as being the Mercyhurst taking the invite to the University Female Athlete of the Week. of New Hampshire tournament, But Dartmouth broke the 3-3 which was held on Nov. 27-28. tie with a goal in the last minute Mercyhurst started off the to break the back of the Lakers. weekend by taking on the No. 2 Senior Desi Clark stopped 16 Dartmouth Big Green in the first of the 20 shots she faced, and round of the tournament. Mercyhurst outshot the Big The Big Green jumped on the Green 26-20. Lakers early in the first period, as The Lakers came back the they scored a shorthanded goal next night looking for the split for the only goal of the period. on the weekend against the host Dartmouth extended their University of New Hampshire lead to two, when the Big Green Wildcats. scored on the power play midway File Photo Mercyhurst jumped on them Junior Danielle Lansing hat been an anchor of the defense latley In shutout wins over New Hampshire and Princeton. through the second period. early and never really let the The Lakers cut the lead in then seventh-ranked Wildcats Nugent. a 1-0 win over the Lakers on half when freshman Stephanie get anything going as the Lakers her first start, stopping all 17 an assist from senior Sara Mc- Donald. Senior Teresa Marchese and Sunday, Nov. 21. Jones scored her fifth goal of shut them out 4-0. shots en route to her first col- Ayearst drew assists on Nugent's Junior forward Heather Jack- the season. But the big story of the day legiate win. This power play marked only first goal of the season. son scored the only goal of the Dartmouth answered right was the decision by Head Coach She was later be named CHA the third goal allowed on the Just over two minutes later, game, as her and teammate Liz back about three minutes later Michael Sisti to start freshman Rookie of the Week. power play by the Wildcats. Bourbeau beat Tiger goaltender Keady worked a 2-on-l break to with another power play goal. goaltender Laura Hosier. Sophomore Stephanie Bour- Senior Sara McDonald closed beau opened the scoring midway Roxanne Guadiel for an unas- perfection beating Clark. The Big Green finished the This would break the streak of out the scoring with another through the first period, with her sisted short-handed goal. The Lakers are now 8-4-2 and second period two for three with 49 consecutive games started by power play goal early in the third fifth goal of the season. Junior Danielle Lansing ended will be finishing up a four game the man advantage. senior Desi Clark. period with an assist to Shirley. Junior Samantha Shirley, the the scoring for the Lakers with road trip with a journey to take Mercyhurst responded with "Our backs were against the The weekend before Thanks- leading goal scorer from last year, the second power play goal of on the Yale Bulldogs on Tuesday a power goal of their own just wall," Sisd remarked after the giving, the Lakers hosted the No. tallied her first goal of the season the game for Mercyhurst, with and Wednesday. Dec. 7 and 8. before the end of the second game. 8 Princeton University Tigers. early in the second period* assists going to Shirley and This will be the last action the period. A "We had a few injuries, and Mercyhurst started off the Sophomores Justine Jackson Marchese. Lakers will see until after the Senior Chrissy Yule tallied a few players were struggling, weekend with strong special and Ashley Pendleton drew as- Clark picked up her seventh Christmas vacation when the her second goal of the season but we were confident we could teams, as the Lakers knocked off sists on the goal win of the season, 54* win over- Lakers will play host to the Provi- with assists coming from senior get the job done today. I'm very the Tigers 3-0. all, which gave her two straight dence Friars and the University Lindsay Dellow and freshman proud of our players. This was a Freshman Danielle Ayearst The Lakers got on the board shutouts. of Connecticut Huskies. Sherilyn Fraser. huge win" scored her second goal of the midway through the first pe- year on the power play,"with Princeton earned the split with The Big Green maintained Hosier did not disappoint in riod on a power play goal by Actions of a few athletes New faces adjusting well were a disgrace to the game so far for men's basketball Former players such as Ron By Ryan Palm Janikowski and Sterling Sharpc Sports editor COMMENTARY among others gave their opin- By Eric Meacham ion on the subject, noting that Contributing writer The actions of the athletes time to see that he was going all throughout their careers they have been screamed at, made involved in the Pistons-Pacers to lose over $4 million in salary. New faces equal new year for fun of and constantly had stuff brawl last month embarrassed What an expensive night that the Mercyhurst men's basketball thrown at them. themselves, their teams and the turned out to be. team. I see this as a two part issue, entire league. The next day on my way to After losing three mainstays first off, players such as Artest Millions upon millions of work in Cleveland, Ohio, I was in the line-up in Justin Shouse, have to be used to it by now, Americans spent a good deal of listening to the radio and heard Josh Helm and Mike Marshal, the and should simply realize that time watching the reply over and an advertisement for an upcom- season outcome is looking to be this type of thing happens and over and over again, simply stat- ing promotion the radio station different than last year. ing in shock at the idiotic actions was holding. just rise above the level of the fans. Even though the Lakers lost a of several "professionals.' ^The event was tided "Punch lot, they are trying to prove the I myself could be classified in a Piston Weekend-" It featured Any fan who has watched a ranking in which they were given that group, as I did not see the tickets to the Cavs-Pistons fair amount of professional in the GLIAC South to be wrong, replay at all that night or even square off in Detroit, Mich. sports on television knows very as the Lakers were picked to fin the next morning, but must The brawl between the players well the treatment that athletes ish in the cellar, receive, and some may see it as have seen it 30 times over the and fans has become the joke The conference game didn't unfair. next week. of the year, so low that a radio start the way that the Lakers The actions of players such as station is willing to capitalize While that may be understand* wanted. able, the actions those several Ron Artist, Stephen J a c k s o n and on it to get people to listen and With dismal shooting and bleak men took are not Jermaine O'Neal were such that call in. play on both sides of the ball, one would have never imagined That same day while brows- None of the players involved Mercyhurst fell to the North happening at a basketball game ing the Web, I saw that Google were rookies in the league. wood Timberwolves 51-41. They all have logged hundreds on an ordinary Friday night. News had almost 4,000 stories The Lakers were held to shoot- Artest was suspended for the listed on the subject of games, playing under condi- ing just 26 percent from the field, rest of the season, and the rest There was not one other story tions with yelling fans, scream- including 13 percent from b e h i n d Katie McAdams/Photo editor of the players involved receiving listed which had even half that ing drunken idiots and having the three-point arc. Freshman Terry Smith scored 30 points to lead the lesser suspensions. many. people on sports talk shows! Mercyhurst was also a horren- Lakers to victory against Bloomsburg on Nov. 23 When I saw the press confer- Who cares about the dimin- complain about them on a dous 44 percent from the free ence when NBA Com m i s i o n e t nightly basis. ished playoff hopes of the throw line, going 12 for 27. host to Clarion University, and Mercyhurst made it to the David Stern announced the Secondly, it forces the com- Indiana Pacers? I sure don't Even though Northwood didn't the miserable shooting and low championship game after beating suspensions, I believed them to missioners of our professional Maybe those brilliant individ u- put up many points either, the point total continued, as the Lak- West Virginia Wesleyan 71-58. be absolutely fair. als should have thought about sports, not just Stern, to look w Timberwolves shot 35 percent ers would fall 55-43. at this problem in the broad Ali led all scorers with 17 Later that night when I saw that before racing into the from the field and 70 percent sense. Are fans, in general, out Ali led all scorers with 17 points; a game high 11 rebounds I the players complaining about bleachers to try to knock out from the free throw line, ac- points and also ripped down n of control? and also dished out six assists. f the lengths, I was in shock yet a 5*7 computer programmer counting for 23 points on free eight boards, It was clear that alcohol played Brennan chipped in another 16 J again. who weighed half as much as throws alone. Smith and sophomore Mitch a significant role in this problem, points for the Lakers. t Maybe Artest did not see the any of the men on the floor. Freshman Terry Smith led Brennan chipped in seven points and while it has been a staple at Mercyhurst fell in the champi- I part of the highlight where he Nine people were treated for all scorers with 15 points, with each. stadiums and arenas for years, is onship game to Stonehill in over- [ sprinted into the stands and injuries, injuries acquired from senior Jawad Ali chipping in 10 Despite losing the last two there really any control over it? time, 76-64. The Lakers were I began to pummel a man half his attending a basketball game. points with eight rebounds. games, Mercyhurst did put up 91 Wow. H \ \ I realize it is every man and outscored 14-2 in the overtime I size who did nothing to partake The first half showed just aw- points in a win over Bloomsburg, after losing the lead late. I in any of the actions. The gravity of this event is woman's right to consume bev- ful playing, with both limited as they won 91-64. Brennan led the Lakers with Artest simply ran at a random something that may be unprec- erages until they are spinning in to a total of 31 points with the Smith led all point getters with, 18 points. .Smith and junior erson, completely misting the edented. circles, but when it gets to the Northwood leading 16-15. point where fans are endanger- 30 points, shooting 10 of 14 from Andy Rubinski each scored in on who actually threw a Prior to the Monday Night The physical play and dismal ing the lives of children, a line the field including 5 for 8 from 15 points, cup at him. Football game on Monday night point total continued for both has to be drawn. three-point land. fi The Lakers are now 3-3 and 0-1 Seeing J e r m a i n e O'Neal come following the incident, the ana- teams. As mentioned, the game took Ali chipped in another 16 in the GLIAC -$ out of nowhere to land a punch lysts on Monday Night Count- Mercyhurst took the lead a points, Brennan had 12 and on the face of a fan, and then down spoke on the subject for place on a Friday night, a perfect Mercyhurst is now starting couple times in the second half, freshman newcomer Kylejcffery the beginning of the grinding proceed to fall in front of nearly 10 minutes. opportunity tor a family to come but could not come back in the out and enjoy some basketball, scored 10 points. GLIAC schedule, as they will him really convinced mc that In case you missed that last last few minutes as Northwood At the beginning of the season Stern's punishments were just sentence, that is 10 minutes not watch grown men act like head to Ashland and Findlay with pulled away for the 10-point Mercyhurst looked impressive in their next two games before play- too harsh. of basketball talk on a football morons. win* the Tip-Off Tournament held at ing at home against Shepherd on Then I stopped laughing in show. th On Nov. 30 , the Lakers played the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Dec 15*