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MERCIAD Vol. 78 No. 6 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 November 3, 2004 The Merciad is also available at merciad.mercyhurst.edu

NEWS:

’Hurst celebrates Halloween PAGE 2 So close

FEATURES: Learn communication skills by watching the Apprentice

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OPINION:

Voting in this election required patience

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KRT photos ARTS & This composite photo illustration shows Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush campaigning during the ENTERTAINMENT: Kerry and appeared on the verge of and blue for Democratic states. a state from the other’s 2000 victory Knight Ridder Newspapers securing enough electoral votes to win For his part, Kerry held Pennsylva- column as of midnight, EST. The Claremont Trio the presidency for a second term. nia, despite Bush’s persistent courting fi nal result was unclear and hinged on Americans surged to the polls Unusually long lines at precincts in 44 visits. a handful of closely divided states. performs at Tuesday in the fi rst wartime election across the country underscored the At 1:30 a.m. EST, it became clear Earlier, Ohio Gov. Bob Taft said it Mercyhurst in more than three decades, anxious intense interest in the outcome, with that Bush held the crucial battle- probably would be very late before to decide whether the country should the stakes high and the choice be- ground of Florida. Ohio hung in the results could be determined there. In PAGE 8 stay the course with President Bush or tween the two main candidates clear. balance; Kerry’s campaign would not New Mexico, nearly 200,000 absentee shift direction with Sen. John Kerry. As it was in 2000, the country was concede it. The Midwest states of ballots were outstanding in a state By early Wednesday, the numbers divided, and the two rivals carved up Michigan and Wisconsin remained that was decided four years ago by PORTS appeared to be in President Bush’s much of the country along the fa- in the balance, as were Nevada and 365 votes. S : favor. Bush had a lead nationwide of miliar red-blue lines of election night New Mexico. Other battleground states remained approximately 3 million votes over maps, with red for Republican states Neither side was able to win away too close to call by 2:00 a.m. EST. Women’s hockey wins pair Students played their part in election PAGE 12 The election year has provoked By Jonelle Davis and many Mercyhurst students to actively Joshua Wilwohl involve themselves in politics, and this political season gave them a reason to Upcoming Campus Events Students on campus sat on edge as spread their values and beliefs. The the countdown to election 2004 came Young Democrats, Young Republi- to a close. Most watched vigilantly cans, Phi Sigma Alpha and Campus Wednesday, Nov. 3 and patiently – either in their lounge Ministry were all active campus Film: Control Room, 2 p.m. and 8 or in the Student Union – awaiting groups that worked towards getting p.m., PAC. America’s decision. Mercyhurst students to the polls. Skating: Open Ice Skate, 9:30 p.m. Students who gathered to watch The groups held their fi nal elec- the election kept concerned issues in tion event, “The Main Event”, a until 10:45 p.m., MIC. mind-issues such as the war, abortion, student debate between the Young and terrorism. Democrats and Young Republicans Thursday, Nov. 4 Gabe Donajowski, who joined the on Oct. 27, which more than 130 viewing in the Union, believes that students attended. Job Fair: 13th Annual Career and Job neither candidate has a well-planned The Young Republicans were Fair, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., MAC. exit strategy for Iraq. “Bush is just represented by club president J.J. not clear on his views, and neither Mikulec, a senior political science, Speaker: John DeMado “In search candidate is making any feasible history and intelligence major, and Jo of Language: Mastery or Profi ciency,” conclusions about such an action Ellen Taylor, a junior citizen educa- either.” tion major. 8:00 p.m., Taylor Little Theatre. Jim Schuler, also present at the stu- The Young Democrats were repre- dent screening, shares Donajowski’s sented by club co-presidents, Albert Sunday, Nov. 7 view. “I feel Bush has his own agenda Veverka and Michael Foglio, both and is not benefiting America in seniors and political science majors. Skating: Open Ice Skate, 7:45 p.m. Katie McAdams/Photo editor general; we are not there for the right Veverka said he was pleased with until 9:15 p.m., MIC. reasons. And as for Kerry, he wants the results of the debate. “The stu- Students watch Tuesday’s election coverage at the Mercy Suites. to just gain presidency before devel- dent debate went as well as could be oping any concrete ideas [on the war expected. I thought both sides did an groups held many other activities candidates. We were happy, as politi- Index in Iraq],” he said. outstanding job and worked tirelessly on campus to push students into cal science students, to be able to give Briefl y mentioned was the subject to make sure the students were well following the election. These events something back to the Mercyhurst News...... 1 of abortion, which most believed educated. I was really proud to see included registering students to vote community.” on campus and a viewing party for the Hudak hopes that their hard work News...... 2 was a weak issue in the election. the Republicans do such a fantastic Marie Blum, who was also present job. I was proud to share the stage fi rst Presidential Debate on Sept. 30, paid off and they made a difference in News...... 3 during the public viewing said, “The with them and I was so happy with where 180 people attended. the election. “I certainly hope we’ve A political science Ad Hoc titled made a difference. The joint effort Features...... 4 biggest issue is the war in Iraq, not their performance,” said Veverka. abortion.” Veverka gave credit to Phi Sigma “Red States, Blue States and Battle- by Young Democrats and Young Features...... 5 Another topic discussed as the polls Alpha and the President of the group ground States 2004” with guest Republicans has been amazing. The speaker Dr. Speel from Penn State two groups worked together all term Opinion...... 6 closed was that of America’s future. Kristen Hudak, for the success of the Mike Cilladi said, “If Kerry comes debate. “All the credit really goes to Behrend and a political T-shirt sale, to help students learn more about Opinion...... 7 in, it will hurt small businesses and Kristen Hudak and Pi Sigma Alpha was held during the entire month of the election and candidates, and also October, selling over 200 shirts. to get students registered to vote,” A & E...... 8 ultimately taxes. If Bush stays, it gives for putting on a spectacular show,” his policies time to work out.” Veverka said. “I had some students Looking back on the events Hudak Hudak said. A & E...... 9 Other views included that of Chris come up to me in the days follow- was happy with the results of their “Both groups did outstanding hard work. “I was impressed with work throughout the term. I hope Sports...... 10 Spinelli’s, who said, “If Bush con- ing the debate telling me that I had tinues in offi ce, he will take care of convinced them to vote for Kerry or the turnout for each election-related the activities we provided have left Sports...... 11 things in due time. If Kerry would that the Republicans convinced them event throughout the term,” said Hu- the student body a bit more educated dak. “We are glad to see that students about the process and candidates, and Sports...... 12 be elected, he would be weak and to vote for Bush. So I do believe it have no mandate or good call to be made a difference.” were excited about the election and perhaps excited to be involved and to President.” According to Kristen Hudak, the interested in learning more about the vote,” said Hudak. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD November 3, 2004

NEWS To contact: [email protected] ’Hurst celebrates Halloween the scariest dressed as a ghostly of the year and let us share our By Jenny Allen gentleman and funniest for Chris experiences.” Contributing writer Kelly as an Irishman. McNierney added, “I am very Others included best group or interested in the paranormal and There were many chances to couple, Stephanie and Nicholas think it would be interesting to dress up and get scared at Mer- for their costumes as Cruella have an investigator come and cyhurst this year for Halloween Devil and her Dalmatian, and see what they would fi nd in Egan weekend and many students best overall for the cast of The Hall.” jumped at the fun. Wizard of OZ; Kelly Dombrows- McNierney said on the tour First, students came out to the ki as Dorothy, Jill Natale as the they told the four main ghost women’s hockey game vs. Clark- Wicked Witch, Nicole and Lau- stories of the college. These are son on Friday night and showed ren Vaccariello as Munchkins, the ring story, the dancer story, off their costumes for a chance and Katie Reed as Glinda. the story of the nun ghost by Old to win a $50 cash prize. “The costume party went Main and the story of the girl Students came in variety of great,” Williams said. who died in a fi re in Egan Hall. costumes including Spongebob The fi nal event for the weekend “They also had a movie called Squarepants, a priest, grapes was a haunted ghost tour of Mer- Haunted Erie that they showed and more. cyhurst College on Saturday night which included Mercyhurst and Jennifer Feret took home the from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. This mentioned the ring story,” Mc- top prize with her homemade event was put on by both SAC Nierney said. Xena the Warrior Princess cos- and the Ambassadors Club. Though the ghost stories are tume. The tour was led by members scary, McNierney said, “I think it Feret came out with other of the Ambassadors Club while adds to the college experience.” members of the softball team students waiting in the union Over the years many have re- to cheer on the hockey team could relax and eat snacks like ported strange happenings and and show off their costumes. donuts and cider while visiting claimed to see ghosts and these “I thought I had competition,” with their friends. stories have created a unique Feret said, but added that she Brook McNierney was one college experience for many, put a lot of hard work into her Sarah Williams/Contributing Photographer student who attended the tour. including McNierney. costume. From left to right, Kelly Dombrowski, Katie Reed, Jill Natale and Nicole and Lauren Vac- After living in Egan hall fresh- SAC thanks all who came out Feret, whose favorite holiday cariello. man year she became interested for the Halloween weekend and is Halloween, said that making in the campus ghost stories and enjoyed their events this week- the costume, “was a lot of hard win prizes. said. She added, “Students were and having a good time.” wanted to hear more. end. They would also like to work but a lot of fun.” Later on “For the costume contest, there given the opportunity to carve Winners for the night included, “Freshman year they told us remind you of the Slam Poet, Friday, students attended the were five categories in which pumpkins, bob for apples, deco- Jackie and Erika who won for all the stories at the beginning E-Baby on Friday, Nov. 5, and Halloween party in the union put each winner received $50 cash,” rate cookies and enter a costume most creative costume dressed of the year,” she said. “Mike Stress Relief Night on Saturday, on by SAC for another chance to Sarah Williams,SAC programer contest while listening to music as grapes, Kyle Scully who was Foglio came up again at the end Nov. 6, in the Union. Neighbors take complaints to City Council charge of off-campus housing. to outweigh the benefi ts [of liv- students. gotten out of hand. does not believe that all neigh- By Jason Endress The orientation will include ing near Mercyhurst] and it will In a later interview, Thompson As was mentioned in the meet- bors have subscribed to these Contributing writer information on local ordinances get worse.” stated that prior to the recent ing, Thompson noted that one stereotypes. Thompson stressed and student responsibilities, not- Citing complaints centered rash of complaints, the only of these parties had an estimated the importance of the residents Mercyhurst’s reputation as a ing that the student handbook on young male students living complaints previously made 72 people in the house, a viola- learning to live with students and good neighbor has come into does, in fact, apply to off-campus across the street from her, neigh- against students revolved around tion of the Erie fi re code. vice-versa. question in the eyes of Erie citi- students, reiterating that there bor Catherine Consilla-Milton parking, and that “Mercyhurst He also said that the majority A meeting will be held some- zens in recent months. will be consequences for viola- stated she would like to see an has been a good neighbor.” of these problems were centered time in the near future, probably Due to an increase in off-cam- tors of the code of conduct. ordinance to prevent dormitory Thompson stated, “Mercyhurst on several specifi c houses, and at St. Luke’s, Thompson added, pus housing and the limits of Po- “I’d like to emphasize that style living in the area, adding, will have to step up to the plate,” that “those places need to be saying that the city will act as me- lice & Safety’s jurisdiction, they Mercyhurst is committed to “I don’t want to live on a college adding that the school should be dealt with.” diator between Mercyhurst and cannot respond to complaints educating students to be good campus.” more accountable, suggesting When asked if students have area residents. The ultimate goal, against off-campus students. neighbors and citizens, and we Resident Debby Chase spoke that the Police and Safety charter been unfairly stereotyped and as Thompson stated, is to fi nd Disruptive off-campus activi- want to work with city offi cials on behalf of the friends and should possibly be changed to perhaps vilified as thoroughly some mutual agreement where ties have increased, much to the and our neighbors to reach those neighbors she left behind when allow for Mercyhurst security to irresponsible and inconsiderate, we can all live together.” ire of neighbors. goals,” Zirkle said in closing. she moved to Haborcreek to es- take care of off-campus prob- Thompson said that while “some Head of Residence Life Laura Councilman Pat Cappabianca cape the noise and lewd behavior lems, such as parties that have neighbors have that opinion,” he Zirkle attended a recent Erie expressed support for the col- of students on Briggs Avenue, City Council meeting on Oct. lege, noting that “Mercyhurst has echoing previous concerns about 13, to let the community know been very very cooperative.” vandalism, public urination and what was and what will be done He then opened the fl oor to a how to explain, for instance, a in light of the sharp increase of large group of eager neighbors, college student passed out on a Laker Fall Term complaints. most from Sunset Boulevard and lawn to her children. Inn OLD FAVORITES: Zirkle wanted “to let Erie know Parade Street. Eight-year-old Aly Christie also Galley Grill Chicken Fingers how serious the college takes it” Many of the neighbors noted stepped up to voice her concerns, Sizzling Salad and that “we would like to invite that the area around the campus stating, “I have a problem with NEW ITEMS: our neighbors to get involved.” is zoned R1, and that, according Mercyhurst,” noting that early Ruby’s Famous Pizza Zirkle stated that the campus is to zoning restrictions, there may morning noise has awakened Tropical Island Oasis Grilled Chicken Sandwich undergoing a process of register- not be more than three unrelated both herself and her family re- ing off-campus addresses and people living in R1 housing. peatedly. Fruit Smoothies numbers. Several complained of absen- Veronica Christie, the girl’s Strawberry She added that a “strong let- tee landlords who cared only for mother, added that the problem Banana ter” will be sent to off-campus Hours of Operation: their bankrolls and nothing for isn’t “just on an adult level, it Pina Colada students, informing them of the effects unruly students have affects everyone in the neighbor- Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. Potato Skins the complaints made, that this had on the neighborhood. hood,” going on to say that she Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. letter will also address potential Mary Whiner stated that though and her family are afraid to go to French Toast consequences for poor behavior students in the neighborhood sleep at night. Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. and that off-campus living is a had scaled back their activities to During the meeting, Council- privilege that can be lost. tolerable levels recently, this was man Jim Thompson volunteered There will also be an orienta- “an uneasy peace” and was not himself as the liaison between tion for off-campus students in sure how long it would last. the college and community to at- the future, noted Zirkle, super- Whiner went on to say “that the tempt to broker a solution to the OLD FAVORITES: vised by Joe Howard, who is in negative elements are beginning problems caused by off-campus Laker Express Grilled Chicken Salad NEW ITEMS: Meals in a Minute Turkey Bagels Students experience real world Macaroni and Cheese Crispy Chicken Salad ments,” said Braeger. vides psychiatric services. Stuffed Shells Ham and Turkey Subs By Jaime Myers The students visited Safe Har- They contacted Mercyhurst Chicken Parm Chocolate Chip Cookies Contributing writer bor on two occasions throughout because of their interior design the term. They went to speak program. They also believed Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce Mercyhurst College Interior with the administration to learn that it would be a great learning Design students experienced the about what they were working experience and resume builder Hours of Operation: real world by working with Safe with, and then they took mea- for the students. Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. Harbor Behavioral Health to re- surements at another visit. “I believe this project will be a Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. design four of their rooms. Other than those two visits, great resume builder because, as 11:30-8:00pm Analida Braeger and her Interi- the students worked on campus students, we normally don’t get Saturday & Sunday Closed or Design HealthCare Studio III and in the interior design lab. the chance to work with a cli- class became involved through Students worked in teams to ent so closely,” said junior Kelly the Interior Design program di- present ideas for four rooms, Shellem. rector, Kathy Weidenboerner. which included three multi- The students worked for seven Nine students, mostly juniors purpose rooms generally used weeks with fabric swatches, color Subconnection FEATURES: and two sophomores, were in- for group meetings and one charts and sketches for all of Meatball Sub volved with the project and have children’s examination room. their designs. They also did a SATURDAY SPECIAL: been working most of the term Mandy Fauble, outpatient lot of research dealing with color Baja Chicken to prepare their presentation to therapist of Safe Harbor, was in psychology. Any foot long Sub just $3.25 Buffalo Chicken the administrators at the Safe contact with Braeger since July. This experience was more than cash and campus card only!!!! Harbor headquarters. They discussed the rooms that just a class project. Students The students presented this needed attention, and considered worked with real people in a real add $1.00 for a combo!!!! Hours of Operation: past Friday to agency CEO, painting, wallpaper, artwork and place. “I thought it was a great Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. John Evans, and the administra- the possibility of new furniture. learning experience. This was tion. The Erie Times News and Safe Harbor is a non-profi t by far my most enjoyable project Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. WJET-TV covered the event. agency in Erie that deals with thus far in my career at Mercy- Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. “They were all very impressed people who are diagnosed with hurst,” said Shellem. with the students’ accomplish- serious mental illnesses and pro- PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD November 3, 2004 November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

NEWS To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] News ’Hurst celebrates Halloween Cope with the stress of college the scariest dressed as a ghostly of the year and let us share our By Jenny Allen gentleman and funniest for Chris experiences.” week much easier than those who to certain unhealthy habits, it Contributing writer Kelly as an Irishman. McNierney added, “I am very By Holly Burns are not. Symptoms include prob- does not mean that they cannot Contributing writer Others included best group or interested in the paranormal and lems eating and increased use of break out of them. There are There were many chances to couple, Stephanie and Nicholas think it would be interesting to alcohol or other drugs. both short-term and long-term dress up and get scared at Mer- for their costumes as Cruella have an investigator come and The end of the term is in sight Stressed students may also ways that a student can learn to cyhurst this year for Halloween Devil and her Dalmatian, and see what they would fi nd in Egan for Mercyhurst students. This feel very bored, which may be cope with stress. weekend and many students best overall for the cast of The Hall.” means that final exams, final referred to as a general sense of One short term method in- jumped at the fun. Wizard of OZ; Kelly Dombrows- McNierney said on the tour projects and presentations are “the blahs.” volves the simple, though seem- First, students came out to the ki as Dorothy, Jill Natale as the they told the four main ghost about to begin. Knowing all that In many cases, students’ quality ingly lost, art of relaxation. One women’s hockey game vs. Clark- Wicked Witch, Nicole and Lau- stories of the college. These are needs to be done within a few of sleep will be affected by stress. technique for relieving stress is son on Friday night and showed ren Vaccariello as Munchkins, the ring story, the dancer story, weeks can cause a great deal of They will have diffi culty sleeping for the student to sit in a com- off their costumes for a chance and Katie Reed as Glinda. the story of the nun ghost by Old stress for college students. and may frequently oversleep. fortable position with the left to win a $50 cash prize. “The costume party went Main and the story of the girl According to the American Headaches, back aches, muscle hand over the navel and the right Students came in variety of great,” Williams said. who died in a fi re in Egan Hall. College Health Association, aches or tightness in the stom- hand on top of the left. costumes including Spongebob The fi nal event for the weekend “They also had a movie called stress is “the physical, emotional ach are common results of the Then, the student is to breathe Squarepants, a priest, grapes was a haunted ghost tour of Mer- Haunted Erie that they showed and mental response to change, fatigue that stressed students may deeply through the nose, feeling and more. cyhurst College on Saturday night which included Mercyhurst and regardless of whether the change feel from lack of sleep. the hands rise as the abdomen Jennifer Feret took home the from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. This mentioned the ring story,” Mc- is good or bad.” There are two Oftentimes, a student under fi lls with air. While inhaling, the top prize with her homemade event was put on by both SAC Nierney said. types of stress that college stu- a great deal of stress will also student is to count to three, hold Xena the Warrior Princess cos- and the Ambassadors Club. Though the ghost stories are dents encounter: positive and encounter mental effects from his breath and then release it. tume. The tour was led by members scary, McNierney said, “I think it negative. the stress. For example, they This technique is to be repeated Feret came out with other of the Ambassadors Club while adds to the college experience.” Positive stress is the extra burst may have trouble making deci- four times but stopped if the members of the softball team students waiting in the union Over the years many have re- of adrenaline that helps them sions and become very anxious student experiences light-head- to cheer on the hockey team could relax and eat snacks like ported strange happenings and through a task. It is a physi- and confused over unimportant edness. and show off their costumes. donuts and cider while visiting claimed to see ghosts and these ological tensing and added men- events. Other short-term solutions to “I thought I had competition,” with their friends. stories have created a unique tal alertness that ends when the They may also have an inability handling stress may be as simple Feret said, but added that she Brook McNierney was one college experience for many, challenge is over. The students to concentrate, pay attention and as taking a break, like getting put a lot of hard work into her Sarah Williams/Contributing Photographer student who attended the tour. including McNierney. can then relax and move on with get organized. This then leads to exercise or fresh air. The student costume. From left to right, Kelly Dombrowski, Katie Reed, Jill Natale and Nicole and Lauren Vac- After living in Egan hall fresh- SAC thanks all who came out other activities. an increase in procrastination. may also want to simply evaluate Katie McAdams/Photo editor Feret, whose favorite holiday cariello. man year she became interested for the Halloween weekend and However, if the student is not In addition, a stressed student why they are stressing and recon- Students stress as fi nals draw near. is Halloween, said that making in the campus ghost stories and enjoyed their events this week- able to relax and move on, it may experience physical effects. sider if it is worth being upset. the costume, “was a lot of hard win prizes. said. She added, “Students were and having a good time.” wanted to hear more. end. They would also like to turns into negative stress. Stu- They may become weak, dizzy or It may help to talk it out or work but a lot of fun.” Later on “For the costume contest, there given the opportunity to carve Winners for the night included, “Freshman year they told us remind you of the Slam Poet, dents with negative stress may have shortness of breath. write it out in a letter that is dents to admit when they have a some problems when reaching It also means that they should Friday, students attended the were five categories in which pumpkins, bob for apples, deco- Jackie and Erika who won for all the stories at the beginning E-Baby on Friday, Nov. 5, and encounter an increased heart In extreme cases, a student not meant to be sent. Another problem, so they try to handle it their goals and to realize that they get enough sleep and avoid al- Halloween party in the union put each winner received $50 cash,” rate cookies and enter a costume most creative costume dressed of the year,” she said. “Mike Stress Relief Night on Saturday, rate, higher blood pressure and may be diagnosed as having an simple thing that can be done on their own. can solve them with practice. cohol and other drugs. Lastly, on by SAC for another chance to Sarah Williams,SAC programer contest while listening to music as grapes, Kyle Scully who was Foglio came up again at the end Nov. 6, in the Union. stomach and muscle tension. “anxiety attack.” Frequent in- is to make a list of the things However, they should let their Moreover, a student needs to students need to take time for This can then lead to mental and digestion, diarrhea or urination that need done right away, then friends help them when they are accept what they cannot change. themselves. They should make physical exhaustion. may occur. As mentioned be- prioritize the list and do only the under too much stress, just as Sometimes a student will get themselves a priority and fi nd According to the staff at fore, stress can weaken students’ top few. they should do the same to their stressed when they try to deal time to relax every day, even if Neighbors take complaints to City Council the Cohen Health Center, the immune system, making them The long-term ways to handle friends when they are feeling with a problem that is beyond it is only for a few minutes. It physical exhaustion can turn much more susceptible to colds stress are mostly mental. The overloaded. his or her control. can really make a world of dif- charge of off-campus housing. to outweigh the benefi ts [of liv- students. gotten out of hand. does not believe that all neigh- into illness. In fact, with fi nals and infections. American College Health Asso- In addition, it is important For example, students may ference. By Jason Endress The orientation will include ing near Mercyhurst] and it will In a later interview, Thompson As was mentioned in the meet- bors have subscribed to these coming up, they are already get- Also, there are emotional ef- ciation says that students should that students think positively. hold onto the past and let it get So, if you are a Mercyhurst stu- Contributing writer information on local ordinances get worse.” stated that prior to the recent ing, Thompson noted that one stereotypes. Thompson stressed ting patients with this problem. fects caused by stress that a stu- seek their own stress level. This The mind sends signals to the them down even though they dent and fi nd yourself stressed in and student responsibilities, not- Citing complaints centered rash of complaints, the only of these parties had an estimated the importance of the residents According to the American dent may experience. Stress can means that they should strive for body to prepare for danger when cannot change it. Instead, they the coming weeks, just remember Mercyhurst’s reputation as a ing that the student handbook on young male students living complaints previously made 72 people in the house, a viola- learning to live with students and College Health Association, cause a student to have persistent excellence but have limits. there is a possibility for negative should learn from the past, live in that you can take charge. good neighbor has come into does, in fact, apply to off-campus across the street from her, neigh- against students revolved around tion of the Erie fi re code. vice-versa. “studies suggest that your stress hostile or angry feelings, along Not everybody can do every- outcomes. So, the student will the present and move on. College can be a stressful time, question in the eyes of Erie citi- students, reiterating that there bor Catherine Consilla-Milton parking, and that “Mercyhurst He also said that the majority A meeting will be held some- level affects your immune and with an increased frustration thing well. They also say that become tense, regardless of the Another thing that students but there are things that you can zens in recent months. will be consequences for viola- stated she would like to see an has been a good neighbor.” of these problems were centered time in the near future, probably nervous systems, heart function, over minor annoyances. They students should choose their outcome. must learn to do in college is to do to overcome it. Due to an increase in off-cam- tors of the code of conduct. ordinance to prevent dormitory Thompson stated, “Mercyhurst on several specifi c houses, and at St. Luke’s, Thompson added, metabolism, and hormone levels. may also feel overpowering urges own goals. Many times students Also, students should make manage their time. College life Don’t let stress get you pus housing and the limits of Po- “I’d like to emphasize that style living in the area, adding, will have to step up to the plate,” that “those places need to be saying that the city will act as me- As a result, researchers now be- to cry or run and hide. They can experience stress when they decisions. Any decision, even if can easily become overwhelm- down. lice & Safety’s jurisdiction, they Mercyhurst is committed to “I don’t want to live on a college adding that the school should be dealt with.” diator between Mercyhurst and lieve that stress may affect your may also lose motivation to do are trying to please someone it is consciously deciding to do ing if students do not prioritize Know when to recognize it cannot respond to complaints educating students to be good campus.” more accountable, suggesting When asked if students have area residents. The ultimate goal, susceptibility and recovery from things that they once loved, like else other than themselves. It nothing, is better than none. and plan. and know what to do about it. against off-campus students. neighbors and citizens, and we Resident Debby Chase spoke that the Police and Safety charter been unfairly stereotyped and as Thompson stated, is to fi nd an illness.” exercise. becomes too hard to please Students should also keep Most importantly, students Also, you can visit the Cohen Disruptive off-campus activi- want to work with city offi cials on behalf of the friends and should possibly be changed to perhaps vilified as thoroughly some mutual agreement where However, students who are Once a student recognizes everyone. their expectations realistic. They need to take care of them- Health Center on campus for ties have increased, much to the and our neighbors to reach those neighbors she left behind when allow for Mercyhurst security to irresponsible and inconsiderate, we can all live together.” educated on recognizing stress that he or she is under negative Also, a student should become should not expect perfection selves. This means that they more advice. Good luck on ire of neighbors. goals,” Zirkle said in closing. she moved to Haborcreek to es- take care of off-campus prob- Thompson said that while “some and how to cope with it are going stress, it is time to take charge. a part of their own support from themselves or others. It should exercise regularly and eat fi nals! Head of Residence Life Laura Councilman Pat Cappabianca cape the noise and lewd behavior lems, such as parties that have neighbors have that opinion,” he to be able to get through fi nals Just because a student has taken system. It is hard for some stu- is important that they anticipate a balanced diet. Zirkle attended a recent Erie expressed support for the col- of students on Briggs Avenue, City Council meeting on Oct. lege, noting that “Mercyhurst has echoing previous concerns about 13, to let the community know been very very cooperative.” vandalism, public urination and Class Time Changes what was and what will be done He then opened the fl oor to a how to explain, for instance, a Winter class registration begins in light of the sharp increase of large group of eager neighbors, college student passed out on a Fall Term Laker classes. additional classes being made 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 to complaints. most from Sunset Boulevard and lawn to her children. Inn OLD FAVORITES: Effective Winter 2005 By Libbie Johnson Zirkle wanted “to let Erie know “We see if there are other core available will be sent through the register. It’s a wide window of Parade Street. Eight-year-old Aly Christie also Galley Grill Chicken Fingers Contributing writer how serious the college takes it” Many of the neighbors noted stepped up to voice her concerns, courses they can take. And most Mercyhurst e-mail service. opportunity.” Sizzling Salad of the time they fi nd one. Or Students are encouraged to On Nov. 4 and 5, staff from and that “we would like to invite that the area around the campus stating, “I have a problem with NEW ITEMS: our neighbors to get involved.” is zoned R1, and that, according Mercyhurst,” noting that early MWF Registration for winter term they’ll go to the professor and get use WebAdvisor to learn about the Registrar’s Office and the Ruby’s Famous Pizza began Tuesday, Oct. 26. By signed in,” said Sister Whalen. added and cancelled courses as Academic Support area will be Zirkle stated that the campus is to zoning restrictions, there may morning noise has awakened Tropical Island Oasis Grilled Chicken Sandwich undergoing a process of register- not be more than three unrelated both herself and her family re- 8:20 a.m.-9:40 a.m. Thursday, more than 1700 up- Sometimes students are un- well as changes in classes. available to assist freshmen with ing off-campus addresses and people living in R1 housing. peatedly. Fruit Smoothies perclassman registered online, aware of their options. Part of Web Advisor was down Oct. registering in the Old Main Com- numbers. Several complained of absen- Veronica Christie, the girl’s Strawberry while freshmen are still waiting her job is to help educate stu- 22 at 1 p.m., according to the puter Lab. to register on Nov. 4 and 5. dents about what other classes Lakernet Website. Because they don’t register un- She added that a “strong let- tee landlords who cared only for mother, added that the problem Banana 9:50 a.m.-11:10 a.m. ter” will be sent to off-campus their bankrolls and nothing for isn’t “just on an adult level, it Hours of Operation: A major problem for many are available in that particular Sister Whalen explained that til then, freshmen like Carrie Wil- Pina Colada freshmen is that classes are al- core. the service was down when the lison are not sure if or how many students, informing them of the effects unruly students have affects everyone in the neighbor- Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. the complaints made, that this had on the neighborhood. hood,” going on to say that she Potato Skins 11:20 a.m.-12:40 p.m. ready full. Another alternative is for stu- North East students were reg- of their classes will be full. Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. Sister Pat Whalen, registrar for dents to wait until a different istering and that it didn’t affect Sister Whalen said that the letter will also address potential Mary Whiner stated that though and her family are afraid to go to French Toast consequences for poor behavior students in the neighborhood sleep at night. Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. 12:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m. the past fi ve years, said courses term to take the desired class. students at the main campus Offi ce of Academic Affairs will and that off-campus living is a had scaled back their activities to During the meeting, Council- are going to close but that “ev- Students were notified Oct. because they didn’t begin regis- work to adjust the schedule for privilege that can be lost. tolerable levels recently, this was man Jim Thompson volunteered ery student that came in to see 18 by e-mail about their time to tering until Oct. 26. the freshmen class and can add There will also be an orienta- “an uneasy peace” and was not himself as the liaison between 2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m. us was able to fi nd an alternate register, but Sister Whalen said Sister Whalen said that Web courses as deemed necessary. tion for off-campus students in sure how long it would last. the college and community to at- course. Students may not get the that some students did not know Advisor was also down for about Students can register online time they prefer or the course the future, noted Zirkle, super- Whiner went on to say “that the tempt to broker a solution to the their registration time. 10 minutes Thursday, Oct. 28. through WebAdvisor or in per- OLD FAVORITES: they prefer for that particular She recommends students to She said a few students came vised by Joe Howard, who is in negative elements are beginning problems caused by off-campus Laker Express T-TH son, but must meet with their Grilled Chicken Salad term, but they do have other check their Mercyhurst account into the offi ce to schedule and advisor fi rst. NEW ITEMS: Turkey Bagels options.” because the e-mail won’t be were taken care of. “Students Students are unable to register Meals in a Minute 8:20 a.m.-10:15 a.m. The Mercyhurst staff works forwarded to other accounts. have from the time they’re told online for classes if they have not Students experience real world Macaroni and Cheese Crispy Chicken Salad with students facing closed She said that information about they can go in and schedule until met a prerequisite. ments,” said Braeger. vides psychiatric services. Stuffed Shells Ham and Turkey Subs By Jaime Myers 10:25 a.m.-12:20 p.m. The students visited Safe Har- They contacted Mercyhurst Chicken Parm Chocolate Chip Cookies Contributing writer bor on two occasions throughout because of their interior design Art department sells calendar as fund-raiser the term. They went to speak program. They also believed Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce 12:30 p.m.-2:25 p.m. Mercyhurst College Interior with the administration to learn that it would be a great learning pay for department speakers and Graphic Design major. dar and Staniuas-Hopper said Design students experienced the about what they were working experience and resume builder Hours of Operation: By Teresa Gardner trips. Last year, the proceeds Jodi Staniuas-Hopper, assistant they will set up tables in the lobby real world by working with Safe with, and then they took mea- for the students. 2:35 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. Contributing writer were used for a trip to Washing- professor in the art department, of Zurn Hall. Students will also Harbor Behavioral Health to re- surements at another visit. “I believe this project will be a Board Equivalency Available: ton, D.C. said the calendar “encourages go door-to-door to see if faculty design four of their rooms. Other than those two visits, great resume builder because, as Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. 11:30-8:00pm The fourth annual art depart- The art chosen for the calendar students to share their art outside members are interested in pur- Analida Braeger and her Interi- the students worked on campus students, we normally don’t get Saturday & Sunday Closed Evening Classes M-TH ment calendar will be hot off the is from a peer-judged competi- of the classroom.” She also said, chasing a calendar. The price of or Design HealthCare Studio III and in the interior design lab. the chance to work with a cli- press and available for purchase tion that was held in the spring “It provides exposure of the this year’s calendar is $20. Stu- class became involved through Students worked in teams to ent so closely,” said junior Kelly 6:10 p.m.-8:05 p.m. at the start of winter term. of 2004. There are fi ve catego- work to people outside of the art dents interested in purchasing a the Interior Design program di- present ideas for four rooms, Shellem. The calendar serves as a fund- ries: graphics, drawing, painting, department and it gets students calendar should watch their mail rector, Kathy Weidenboerner. which included three multi- The students worked for seven raiser for the art department. In three-dimensional, and photog- in the habit of entering shows boxes for exact times and dates Nine students, mostly juniors purpose rooms generally used weeks with fabric swatches, color FEATURES: Subconnection the past, the money raised from raphy. The designer of the 2005 and contests with their art.” of the sale. and two sophomores, were in- for group meetings and one charts and sketches for all of Science Labs Meatball Sub the calendar has been used to calendar is Frank Pessia, a junior Art majors will sell the calen- volved with the project and have children’s examination room. their designs. They also did a SATURDAY SPECIAL: been working most of the term Mandy Fauble, outpatient lot of research dealing with color Baja Chicken 8:20 a.m.-11:20 a.m. to prepare their presentation to therapist of Safe Harbor, was in psychology. Any foot long Sub just $3.25 Buffalo Chicken MISO plans Polish Independece Day celebration the administrators at the Safe contact with Braeger since July. This experience was more than cash and campus card only!!!! Harbor headquarters. They discussed the rooms that just a class project. Students 12:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m. an idea of celebrating the holiday (MISO), said, “Organizing a Pol- way to gain people’s attention. The students presented this needed attention, and considered worked with real people in a real add $1.00 for a combo!!!! Hours of Operation: By Anna Sienczak at Mercyhurst. A meeting will be ish Independence Day celebra- Also some traditional Polish food past Friday to agency CEO, painting, wallpaper, artwork and place. “I thought it was a great Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. Contributing writer held in Student Union so that tion at Mercyhurst is important will be served. John Evans, and the administra- the possibility of new furniture. 2:20 p.m.-5:20 p.m. learning experience. This was anyone who is interested in the because we have an opportunity Tarczynska adds, “It will be a tion. The Erie Times News and Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. Safe Harbor is a non-profi t by far my most enjoyable project As the Polish Independence history of Poland can attend. to show our national identity.” great chance for students who WJET-TV covered the event. Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. agency in Erie that deals with thus far in my career at Mercy- 3:50 p.m.-6:50 p.m. Day, which is on November 11, Katarzyna Tarczynska, the A group of Polish students feel strongly connected with “They were all very impressed people who are diagnosed with hurst,” said Shellem. approaches, many Polish stu- president of Mercyhurst inter- plan to give a short lesson of his- their country to support Poland with the students’ accomplish- serious mental illnesses and pro- dents on campus came up with national students organization tory presented in an entertaining in such an important day.” November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] ‘The Apprentice’ can be a learning tool

of the team.” By Courtney Nicholas Looking at the communication Contributing writer between Trump and the con- testants the same student said, Reality television has taken “Trump is very honest and asked over the cable networks. legitimate questions, which is a It started with the series titled good communication technique “The Bachelor” and has grown because the contestants do not to include shows like “The Bach- feel uncomfortable answering elorette,” “Who Wants to marry his questions.” my Dad” and “Survivor.” Another student said, “Trump Many celebrities have also been seems to be reasonable and un- approached by reality television derstanding while stern with his producers and asked to have their communication. He seems to be lives taped. For example, Nick demanding and wants answers to Lachey and Jessica Simpson star his questions. He is not afraid to in “The Newlyweds.” express his opinion on the task Even Donald Trump has assigned to the teams and does jumped on the reality television not hesitate to offer criticism and bandwagon and created his own praise to the team.” show titled “The Apprentice.” In the end, Trump makes a “The Apprentice” is a 15-epi- decision to fi re one of the team sode unscripted drama in which members. 16 candidates from all walks of This is arguably the best part life, including both Ivy League of the show; hopefully the one MBA graduates and street en- person that the viewers do not trepreneurs with no college Katie McAdams/ Photo editor like will be booted off. Trump education, will endure rigorous Donald Trump’s reality show can have an educational value to communication students. always communicated his reasons tasks each week while living for fi ring the individual. together in a hip Manhattan loft this series. charities, real estate deals, fi- oughly critique the show. the team members it is easy to He points out that the person apartment. After splitting the group into nance, advertising pitches and They commented on the com- notice effective communication is not a good communicator, The tasks will test their intel- two teams of eight, Trump then facilities management. munication of the team members as well as ineffective commu- instead of working with the rest ligence, chutzpah and street- issues the fi rst task. Most of these tasks will be during individual challenges, nication. of the team he or she did things smarts. Teams will be given time con- assignments that executives face Donald Trump and the indi- One student said, “If the losing on their own or their own way They will face the challenges straints for each task and either in their daily lives. The winner vidual contestants and, fi nally, team would have communicated and, fi nally, the member did not of living in close quarters and Trump himself or members of of the competition, the true the effective and ineffectiveness better, they would have gotten work well with the others on competing in sometimes hu- his staff will observe them every “apprentice,” will be granted the of communication as a whole in more dogs.” the team. morous but always diffi cult job moment along the way. dream job of a lifetime with The the episode. “If the members would have Communication students can assignments that force them to At the conclusion of each task, Trump Organization and a salary Aspects of communication be- told the team leader that they did learn a lot from watching “The think outside the box in order the winning team will be granted of $250,000. tween the team members during not like his idea, he would have Apprentice.” They can actively to outshine each other to get to a lavish reward, but the losing “The Apprentice” is a great their challenges were obvious. done more and the team would see how effective and ineffec- the top. team must report immediately to show for students studying com- The cameras would show the have done a better job overall.” tive communication sounds and Upon their arrival in New York Trump’s boardroom where one munications to analyze. team working together however; Another student said, “The looks like from watching this City (some for the very first of them will be fi red. By watching a 20-minute seg- they would then have a “confes- team members seem to resent reality television show. time), the 16 candidates will be Tasks each week will incorpo- ment from the newest episode, sional” type moment with one the team leader because he or They can also learn valuable rushed over to Trump Tower to rate various aspects of business: the students in Dr. Welch’s Re- particular team member. she seemed to draw a distinct line pointers on how to work well meet with Donald Trump, the sales, marketing, promotions, search methods class could thor- Through the interactions of between themselves and the rest with others in a setting that is centerpiece and driving force of saturated with competition. Fogerty brings fresh energy to drama at Mercyhurst

students seem to appreciate the number of students that were will assist her in teaching her By Courtney Nicholas campus very much,” she said. interested. Most of them are classes next trimester. Contributing writer Fogerty brings expertise in Me- freshmen and sophomores but She has noticed some students dieval and Renaissance literature this gives me students to work have come better prepared to “Mercyhurst College is unlike to the English department. with for a few years before they write essays and research papers the University of Washington. She loves Shakespeare and she graduate,” said Fogerty. than others. The students are different, the is a fi lm guru. Fogerty expressed that she This has been an obstacle to professors are different and the She has fanned the fl ame from wants drama to be part of Mer- overcome in the classroom. academics are different,” said the student body to start a drama cyhurst because she loves it so She would love to show fi lm Professor Hillary Fogerty. guild on campus. much and there seems to be a in her classes so that students Fogerty, the new assistant “I was surprised that the cam- big interest in it from the student can further realize connection professor of the English De- pus had three theatres but no body. between literature, characters, partment, comes from the west drama department. However, I Her enthusiasm comes from theme and plot. coast. was aware that the musical the- the fact that literature and movies She also wants them to be able She studied at U.C. Berkeley atre program no longer existed,” are stories that were told through to connect the literature to the and received her masters and said Fogerty. the oral tradition and drama of- period when it was written. doctorate from the University of She felt that it would be fea- fers freedom to the students that She hopes that showing mov- Washington. sible to start a drama guild and become involved with it. ies will help the students get “I taught at public schools that there was interest from the “Students involved in drama excited about the literature they where the classes are bigger and students. have a way to express themselves are learning about in class. the students come from different Fogerty wrote the the mission to others. It is a great way to let “I am happy that I came to backgrounds. Mercyhurst Col- statement hoping it would foster students express themselves, and Mercyhurst. I enjoy being part lege has a big population of reli- interest in drama. it lets them be a part of a group of a college that centers on gious students and students that She put up posters inviting where students share the same teaching and I love that fact that come from similar backgrounds,” interested students to attend a interests,” Fogerty said. I get to see the great potential in Fogerty said. meeting. The tryouts for the play were my students,” Fogerty said. “The atmosphere is also very She was very pleased to fi nd already held on Nov. 1. “Moving across the United different,” Fogerty continued. 40 students came to the meet- The play is titled “She Stoops States was a good investment for “Professors leave their offi ce ing, selected executive offi cers to Conquer” and is one of the me and my family, and I am ex- Katie McAdams/ Photo editor doors open and the surroundings and talked about how the guild famous comedies by Oliver cited to do more and get to know Professor Fogerty observes students trying out for an give a community feeling to me would function. Goldsmith. the campus better,” she said. upcoming play. as I walk around campus. The “I was very pleased with the Fogerty hopes her love for fi lm Standing tall says confi dence can actually make you appear By Nancy Cole taller. Most importantly, a strong Knight Ridder Newspapers back can help prevent injuries to your shoulder joint and neck. One of the most attractive Painstakingly performing the qualities an individual can pos- Lat Pull Down is a good place to sess is confi dence. start when training your back. Confidence emanates from Begin with a pronated grip the way you gracefully carry on the pull down bar with your yourself. hands close as comfortable to When you possess perfect pos- either end of the bar. ture and walk with your head held Then, while seated with your high, you exhibit body language thighs positioned under the that reveals you’re confi dent. pads and your feet fl at on the If, however, your shoulders are fl oor, arch your back slightly and always rounded and your back is squeeze your shoulder blades hunched over, you can’t expect to together as you pull the bar down portray your inner confi dence. toward your upper chest. Poor posture can be the result At the bottom of the move- of a tight chest and weak back. ment, hold momentarily and then It can be improved immensely return to the starting position by by training your back to correct controlling the full extension of the muscular imbalance. A shape- your arms to allow the bar to rise ly sculpted back gives the body a back up. beautiful symmetrical shape with Try three sets of 12 to 15 reps the illusion of a smaller waist. at a challenging weight. The resulting improved posture November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4 November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] FEATURES To contact: [email protected] ‘The Apprentice’ can be a learning tool Sisters experience Mercyhurst together

that it is not an entirely accurate of the team.” By Jen Helbig portrayal of the fi eld. By Courtney Nicholas Looking at the communication Features editor Contributing writer Both sisters are also involved between Trump and the con- in activities outside of their testants the same student said, “It’s nice to always have a classes. Reality television has taken “Trump is very honest and asked friend,” said senior Meghan “I am working on a project over the cable networks. legitimate questions, which is a Roach. with John McIlroy about post- It started with the series titled good communication technique Roach is the elder of the two mortem interval of fatty acid “The Bachelor” and has grown because the contestants do not sisters studying at Mercyhurst. decomposition,” Meghan said. to include shows like “The Bach- feel uncomfortable answering Both she and her sister empha- She said that they are doing elorette,” “Who Wants to marry his questions.” sized the benefi ts of studying at the project in their spare time my Dad” and “Survivor.” Another student said, “Trump the same school as a sibling. for fun. Many celebrities have also been seems to be reasonable and un- “We have gone to the same She is also the president of approached by reality television derstanding while stern with his school for all of our lives,” Roach Rotaract, which is the college producers and asked to have their communication. He seems to be said. “This year we are even level of the Rotary club. She lives taped. For example, Nick demanding and wants answers to roommates.” also keeps busy as the secretary Lachey and Jessica Simpson star his questions. He is not afraid to Meghan is an applied forensic and co-founder of the Forensic in “The Newlyweds.” express his opinion on the task science major with a concentra- Science Club. Even Donald Trump has assigned to the teams and does tion in toxicology and anthro- Emily is also involved in Rota- jumped on the reality television not hesitate to offer criticism and pology. She also has minors in ract, but in addition participates bandwagon and created his own praise to the team.” chemistry and anthropology. in the equestrian club, honors show titled “The Apprentice.” In the end, Trump makes a Her sister, junior Emily Roach, council and the chemistry club. “The Apprentice” is a 15-epi- decision to fi re one of the team is also in a science major. With the activities and majors, sode unscripted drama in which members. Emily is a Biology major in the Katie McAdams/ Photo editor it is diffi cult to imagine how the 16 candidates from all walks of This is arguably the best part pre-veterinarian program. Senior Meghan Roach and sister Junior Emily Roach share a passion for the sciences and hard work girls fi nd spare time apart. life, including both Ivy League of the show; hopefully the one Emily explained where the “This is our fi rst year as room- MBA graduates and street en- person that the viewers do not motivation for science originates Mercyhurst prepared me for that. in-depth look at what the job Emily said that the job rein- mates,” Meghan said. “It will be “I learned that working the trepreneurs with no college Katie McAdams/ Photo editor like will be booted off. Trump from. I had to be creative, and throw involves. forced that she would like to different next year, because we machines is boring. It’s all re- education, will endure rigorous Donald Trump’s reality show can have an educational value to communication students. always communicated his reasons “Our parents are an infl uence. ideas out.” “I was able to do a toxicology do veterinarian work for her have always been together.” pitition. Now I am looking at tasks each week while living for fi ring the individual. Our mom is a nurse. She has She also mentioned specfic project on a GCQ machine. They career. Emily added, “I’m sure I will medical school. I am thinking together in a hip Manhattan loft He points out that the person always infl uenced us with sci- courses that prepared her for bought the machine six years ago “I don’t know what else I talk to her a lot, but I’ll be busy this series. charities, real estate deals, fi- oughly critique the show. the team members it is easy to about going to Case Western to apartment. is not a good communicator, ence.” the job. for 250 thousand dollars. How- would do,” Emily said. “I applied with school.” After splitting the group into nance, advertising pitches and They commented on the com- notice effective communication study anatomy,” Meghan added. The tasks will test their intel- instead of working with the rest Both sisters tried out their skills “Anatomy courses and mi- ever, they hadn’t done anything recently to vet school at OSU,. “It is defi nitely a benefi t for our two teams of eight, Trump then facilities management. munication of the team members as well as ineffective commu- “I think I want to do autopsy. It ligence, chutzpah and street- of the team he or she did things this summer at their own respec- crobiology helped me, because with the machine yet. My project If they accept me, I will go next parents that we go to the same issues the fi rst task. Most of these tasks will be during individual challenges, nication. fi ts along with anthropology.” smarts. on their own or their own way tive internships. I was able to understand the was to set up an amine assaay (a year. Usually anyone applying school,” Meghan said. “They Teams will be given time con- assignments that executives face Donald Trump and the indi- One student said, “If the losing Meghan also expressed her They will face the challenges and, fi nally, the member did not “I worked over the summer for terminology the doctors used. standard) so that they would be gets turned down for the fi rst only need to make one trip.” straints for each task and either in their daily lives. The winner vidual contestants and, fi nally, team would have communicated thoughts on the current level of living in close quarters and work well with the others on vets at the River Square animal I also looked at slides and had able to use the machine.” time, but I’ll have to see.” Both sisters mentioned that Trump himself or members of of the competition, the true the effective and ineffectiveness better, they would have gotten of interest in the fi eld of fo- competing in sometimes hu- the team. hospital,” Emily said. some idea about what I was Mercyhurst also helped Meghan Emily said that she has always some students and even profes- his staff will observe them every “apprentice,” will be granted the of communication as a whole in more dogs.” rensics. morous but always diffi cult job Communication students can Her internship entailed many looking at.” prepare for the internship. been interested in being a vet. sors have thought that they are moment along the way. dream job of a lifetime with The the episode. “If the members would have “I think the fi eld is going to assignments that force them to learn a lot from watching “The jobs. Meghan spent her summer in “I learned a lot through my “This coming summer and twins. At the conclusion of each task, Trump Organization and a salary Aspects of communication be- told the team leader that they did be saturated soon. Those who think outside the box in order Apprentice.” They can actively “I did everything I could,” her own internship. criminalistics class. There were over breaks I also plan on work- “I guess it is because we are the winning team will be granted of $250,000. tween the team members during not like his idea, he would have have an interest in the fi eld with- to outshine each other to get to see how effective and ineffec- Emily said. “I was able to assist “I interned at the Cuyahoga some newly hired employees ing with other vets,” Emily said. always together,” Emily said. a lavish reward, but the losing “The Apprentice” is a great their challenges were obvious. done more and the team would out watching forensic tv shows the top. tive communication sounds and in surgeries. I also learned about County Coroner’s Offi ce. I shad- from Ohio University who did Meghan, on the other hand, Meghan shared her feelings team must report immediately to show for students studying com- The cameras would show the have done a better job overall.” will do well in the fi eld. Those Upon their arrival in New York looks like from watching this the pharmacy aspect.” owed through trace evidence, not understand things that I had a small change of mind after about seeing her sister so much. Trump’s boardroom where one munications to analyze. team working together however; Another student said, “The who get their idea of forensics City (some for the very first reality television show. Emily said that Mercyhurst DNA, autopsy and photogra- had learned in my criminalistics her internship. “It is diffi cult to take classes of them will be fi red. By watching a 20-minute seg- they would then have a “confes- team members seem to resent from the shows will be disap- time), the 16 candidates will be They can also learn valuable helped prepare her for the in- phy.” class.” “The internship was very in- together. We can be competitive, Tasks each week will incorpo- ment from the newest episode, sional” type moment with one the team leader because he or pointed.” rushed over to Trump Tower to pointers on how to work well ternship. A coroner’s office includes Both sisters emerged from formative, because there’s only and that can be frustrating. But rate various aspects of business: the students in Dr. Welch’s Re- particular team member. she seemed to draw a distinct line Meghan said that she has meet with Donald Trump, the with others in a setting that is “I had to work with others, and many more people than just the their internships with their own so much that you can do in a at many times, it is a lot of fun sales, marketing, promotions, search methods class could thor- Through the interactions of between themselves and the rest watched “CSI” once or twice and centerpiece and driving force of saturated with competition. the lab work and group work at coroner, and Meghan had an mindsets. classroom,” Meghan said. to be at the same school.” Fogerty brings fresh energy to drama at Mercyhurst Some Christians deem it necessary to debunk students seem to appreciate the number of students that were will assist her in teaching her By Courtney Nicholas campus very much,” she said. interested. Most of them are classes next trimester. Dan Brown’s popular work of fi ction math Contributing writer Fogerty brings expertise in Me- freshmen and sophomores but She has noticed some students dieval and Renaissance literature this gives me students to work have come better prepared to book publishing industry, Phyllis she said. “One 14-year-old felt it nonfi ction he would not have the claims that are presented as By Helen T. Gray “Mercyhurst College is unlike to the English department. with for a few years before they write essays and research papers Tickle, contributing editor in reli- was plausible that Jesus was mar- changed a thing,” said Darrell fact under the cover of fi ction. lab Knight Ridder Newspapers the University of Washington. She loves Shakespeare and she graduate,” said Fogerty. than others. gion for Publishers Weekly, said ried to Mary Magdalene and that Bock, whose book, “Breaking “The issues of faith and rela- The students are different, the is a fi lm guru. Fogerty expressed that she This has been an obstacle to she has never seen this degree of the church had covered it up for the Da Vinci Code,” came out tionship to God are too impor- professors are different and the She has fanned the fl ame from wants drama to be part of Mer- overcome in the classroom. Sandra Miesel’s anger over reaction from people feeling the 2,000 years.” last month. tant to be left to the confusing academics are different,” said the student body to start a drama cyhurst because she loves it so She would love to show fi lm “The Da Vinci Code” grew more need to correct a novel. category of `historical’ fi ction Professor Hillary Fogerty. guild on campus. much and there seems to be a in her classes so that students and more with each person she The effect has been cumulative, where the claim is that, despite Located in the Fogerty, the new assistant “I was surprised that the cam- big interest in it from the student can further realize connection encountered who accepted the she said, of established religion’s I don’t want to see people’s being a novel, the history is professor of the English De- pus had three theatres but no body. between literature, characters, novel’s conspiracy theories about reaction to what is perceived as fact.” LIBRARY partment, comes from the west drama department. However, I Her enthusiasm comes from theme and plot. Jesus and the church. distortions by pop culture. faith fall by the wayside over a John Pritchard, member of the coast. Then her younger daughter She said she’s seen it with books “ Liberty church who attended the 304 A & B was aware that the musical the- the fact that literature and movies She also wants them to be able She studied at U.C. Berkeley atre program no longer existed,” are stories that were told through to connect the literature to the grabbed Dan Brown’s best-sell- like the Harry Potter books. novel, especially when it’s not study sessions, said at fi rst he and received her masters and said Fogerty. the oral tradition and drama of- period when it was written. ing novel to read on a long plane The clamor is being heard thought that if the author would doctorate from the University of She felt that it would be fea- fers freedom to the students that She hopes that showing mov- ride. nationwide, with churches and true. make such outrageous statements Washington. sible to start a drama guild and become involved with it. ies will help the students get Once she got into it, the daugh- book clubs holding discussions that they must be true. “I taught at public schools that there was interest from the “Students involved in drama excited about the literature they ter couldn’t wait to question and sermon series to address He was also astounded at where the classes are bigger and students. have a way to express themselves are learning about in class. Miesel, a medieval historian and questions raised in the book. ” - Sharon Key Brown’s seeming knowledge of the students come from different Fogerty wrote the the mission to others. It is a great way to let “I am happy that I came to expert in art history, about the At First Presbyterian Church cryptology (code-breaking). open: backgrounds. Mercyhurst Col- statement hoping it would foster students express themselves, and Mercyhurst. I enjoy being part claims made in the thriller, claims of Liberty, Mo., youth members But as he kept reading, SUNDAYS Brown says are based on facts who had read the book wanted to Key also spoke to a book club, Many readers point to the be- Pritchard said, Brown began to lege has a big population of reli- interest in drama. it lets them be a part of a group of a college that centers on THROUGH gious students and students that She put up posters inviting where students share the same teaching and I love that fact that Last fall Miesel began collabo- discuss it at the church. Church whose members had reached ginning page of the book, which come across “as someone who come from similar backgrounds,” interested students to attend a interests,” Fogerty said. I get to see the great potential in rating on a book, “The Da Vinci leaders, however, thought the the point of speculating on how states a series of facts. The last was not well-versed in how the THURSDAYS Fogerty said. meeting. The tryouts for the play were my students,” Fogerty said. Hoax,” due out next month, study should be open to all. many descendants Jesus may one is often quoted: “All descrip- Gospels came about.” “The atmosphere is also very She was very pleased to fi nd already held on Nov. 1. “Moving across the United that is the latest in a barrage of So they invited Warren Carter, have on the earth. tions of artwork, architecture, Robyn Busch of Overland different,” Fogerty continued. 40 students came to the meet- The play is titled “She Stoops States was a good investment for rebuttal books that have come professor of New Testament “I don’t want to see people’s documents and secret rituals in Park, Kan., a 19-year-old col- “Professors leave their offi ce ing, selected executive offi cers to Conquer” and is one of the me and my family, and I am ex- Katie McAdams/ Photo editor out this spring. at St. Paul School of Theology, faith fall by the wayside over a this novel are accurate.” lege student, said she has been “I am avenging my daughter’s to present information on New novel, especially when it’s not Bock, who is research profes- skeptical about the Bible, and, doors open and the surroundings and talked about how the guild famous comedies by Oliver cited to do more and get to know Professor Fogerty observes students trying out for an waste of time and money,” Mie- Testament and early church his- true,” Key said. “Because this sor of New Testament studies right after reading the novel, she give a community feeling to me would function. Goldsmith. the campus better,” she said. upcoming play. as I walk around campus. The “I was very pleased with the Fogerty hopes her love for fi lm sel said. “I needed to respond to tory questions, Mary Magdalene book did affect people’s faith at Dallas Theological Seminary, was even more skeptical. She said call (“The Da Vinci Code”) because and Jesus and other subjects. adversely, I took it very seriously. quotes in the introduction to his Brown makes his theories sound it is so stupid and wrong and In addition, Sharon Key, who And I feel that those of us who book a statement Brown made believable. EXT: 2078 Standing tall says confi dence people are taking it as truth. is on the church staff and has know the truth and can help on national television that, in “Like Mary Magdalene, that FOR EXACT can actually make you appear “I am not a wagon-circling studied Christian art and sym- should do that.” the course of his research, he he would even suggest it (that By Nancy Cole HOURS taller. Most importantly, a strong fundamentalist,” said Miesel, a bolism in art, conducted a study Among the reasons for the became a believer in the theories she was married to Jesus) made Knight Ridder Newspapers back can help prevent injuries to Catholic. “I would have been as on the art in the book, includ- rebuttals: Brown says his novel about Mary Magdalene. me think it might be true. I felt your shoulder joint and neck. upset about the book if I had no ing “The Last Supper” and the was based on facts. Bock said many people have like he had a lot of thought be- One of the most attractive Painstakingly performing the religion at all. The manipulative “Mona Lisa.” “Brown has gone around the asked him why a novel should get hind it. I knew it was a work of qualities an individual can pos- Lat Pull Down is a good place to errors got me so upset.” “I was concerned about how country saying that the skeleton such careful historical attention. fi ction, but there was the state- sess is confi dence. start when training your back. In nearly 30 years in religion- the youth were reading the book,” is true and that if he had written The reason, he said, is because of ment he made in the beginning Confidence emanates from Begin with a pronated grip the way you gracefully carry on the pull down bar with your TUTORIAL yourself. hands close as comfortable to When you possess perfect pos- either end of the bar. 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OPINION To contact: [email protected] Voting this year required patience and caused headaches for many

By Corrie Thearle Contributing writer

“The core of our American democracy is the right to vote. Implicit in that right is the notion that the vote be private, that the vote be secure and that the vote be counted as it was intended when it was cast by the voter. And I think what we’re encountering is a pivotal moment in our democracy where all of that is being called into question.” - Kevin Shelley California Secretary of State December 2003

After months of television commercials, rallies, debates, door-to- door canvassing and phone banking, the Presidential Election has fi nally arrived. During this hectic and frenzied time many Americans have repeatedly thought to themselves, “I can’t wait until it’s fi nally over.” Unfortunately, to the frustration and irritation of these people, the wait may be a little longer than Nov. 2. As I am writing this article and the election is less than 72 hours away, I can’t help but wonder by the time people are reading The Merciad on Wednesday afternoon if the next President of the United States will, in fact, be decided. With election predictions proclaiming that this may be one of the closest elections in U.S. history, the ominous warnings from the 2000 fi asco are coming back to haunt the electorate this year. Will the infamous “hanging chad” or “butterfl y ballot” be replaced Photo Courtesy of KRT by “electronic voting” or “provisional ballots” in 2004? Eager voters wait to cast their votes early Tuesday morning in Boston, MA. Long lines at the polls were common After the horrendous balloting problems that plagued the nation in across the country on election day. the 2000 Presidential election, Congress passed, and President Bush ing; anyone who can acquire or design a voting supervisor’s security will push the election process far beyond the fi rst week of November signed into law, the Helping America Vote Act of 2002. HAVA was card can access the system and the results. Not only are security and invite some serious litigation disputes into the process. the federal response to the various voting crises and emphasized the problems an issue, but the daunting word “recount” will not be a pos- The requests for absentee ballots have also reached record levels use of electronic voting to resolve and modernize voting reliability sibility with many electronic voting machines. Totals from e-voting this year. Cases reported across the nation and overseas has indicated in each state. The creation of the Election Assistance Commission machines leave no ballot-by-ballot paper trail, making it impossible that millions of absentee ballots have not been mailed out to recipi- was designed to implement and regulate the reforms of HAVA. to conduct an accurate recount of votes if necessary. Voters who ents in a timely manner. This has prompted many states to allow Unfortunately, the EAC has been incredibly slow in formulating use certain DRE’s are not able to verify whether or not their vote was overseas ballots to be received after Election Day. Because the U.S. national standards for each state to follow for voting technology and accurately recorded without a printed verifi cation ballot. Although postal system is not entirely secure, millions of absentee ballots may procedure reorganization The legislation does not require states to there are some DRE’s that print out a paper document that can be be subject to security breaches. In past elections numerous cases follow federal guidelines until Jan. 1, 2006. Meanwhile, federal fund- placed in a locked ballot box specifi cally for a recount and verifi ca- of forged absentee ballots have been discovered, and many others ing has been provided to states to incorporate new electronic voting tion (endorsed heavily in California), once again there is no federal have been thrown out for minor clerical errors. This is why it was technology for the 2004 elections. Without extensive research and guideline from the EAC to direct states on which technology to extremely important that people who were able to vote in person on testing to endorse and support secure and reliable voting technology implement. Nov. 2 should not have sent in an absentee ballot. states have been incorporating a diverse variety of electronic voting There are other multiple voting issues at stake this election. The The days may be over when the country can determine the next technology which may, in fact, wreak more havoc nation wide than provisional ballot may prove to be another concern that will be called President of the United States after the polls close on Nov. 2. The ir- the “hanging chad” did in Florida. into question. During the 2000 election, clerical errors and other responsibility of Congress to effectively and promptly enforce voting It is estimated this election that 30 percent of ballots cast problems caused almost 1.5 million people to be denied the right to reforms may be the catalyst for a disastrous repeat performance of the by voters will be done using Direct Recording Electronic systems vote because their names were not on the registered lists. This time 2000 election debacle. It’s sad to think that the ultimate voice of the (this is triple the number of electronic votes in 2000). These DRE’s, around Congress has voted to require all states to provide provisional people may be threatened by an inept election system. In a country or electronic voting technologies, are intended to make the vot- ballots to people who show up to vote on Election Day but are not that prides itself as a model example of democracy and freedom, ing process smooth and profi cient by directly recording votes on on the rolls. After election offi cials have determined whether or not how can we allow the power of the people to be subverted? electronic media with no paper or other forms of tangible backup. the person is registered, their ballot will be counted. This process Unfortunately, many software and computer service fi rms have found invites a multitude of possible problems. The number of newly multiple security weaknesses with e-voting machines. The Diebold registered voters this year has reached historic proportions. The Corporation, the leading manufacturer of e-voting software, has been millions of new voters may be forced to submit provisional ballots, cited by Compuware Corporation, a widely respected software and which will then result in an extensive and tedious process to validate computer services fi rm, for major security weaknesses in Diebold’s and count each ballot. This process will be subject to the various AccuVote-TS. The system is subject to “hackers” and other tamper- rules and regulations each state mandates and may be the force that

Madam Malarky: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Through a woman’s eyes: the The Good differences between men and women The election is over! Whether you are happy with the outcome or not, we now have the freedom to turn on our televisions without being bombarded with political ads every 30 seconds. This Dear Madam Malarky, collectively think. election has been extremely exciting, but now that it’s over we can all return to our normal lives What differences do you see in women relating Boys just tend to do things that us women seem and watch our candidate of choice perform over the next four years. to men? Seeing as you are a woman, I am curious to know to think is disgusting. For example, they seem to what other women think. enjoy spitting on the sidewalk for hundreds of Kudos to SAC and the Mercyhurst Ambassadors for organizing some great events on campus From, students to walk over. Our fi rst thought is, “Yuck, over Halloween weekend. The haunted campus tours were a huge success. All of SAC and the Womanly Bothered why can’t they keep their saliva to themselves.” If Ambassador’s hard work was defi nitely appreciated by the student body in attendence. They really Well being a proud woman, I hope to offer you anyone doubts this observation, just ask the clos- pulled off a great and creative idea using our own resources here on campus. some enlightenment. To most moderately intelli- est female. gent women, men are just slobs at times. They go It is hard to believe that a man has anything lurk- The senior class decided on a gift last week. “The Sister Damien Spirit Bell” will be given to the to class in baggy sweat pants that show off their ing below the surface. They are seen as shallow college at the end of this year. The 350-pound bell is dedicated to the late Sister Damien, who unattractive boxers. The majority of the time they individuals that just judge on the outer makings was known for her unwavering school spirit. This year’s gift is a beautiful gesture to immortalize don’t bother to comb their hair, nor shower the of females. Consequently, it is diffi cult to believe a wonderful woman who dedicated her life to Mercyhurst. day before. a genuine act of kindness made by a man. We have So you can imagine why many women tend to come to believe that a man thinks about one thing avoid campus boys. Therefore, women avoid talk- 24/7, which does not need elaboration to explain. ing to the boys. In spite of this, there is one last resort a man of The Bad However, when a rare gentlemen fi gure turns courage can ask a woman and that is to tell him While the end of a term and a 13-day break is appealing, we must fi rst overcome the one ob- up, it is my belief that a woman such as myself is about her day. You will receive many minuscule stacle standing in our way of brief freedom: fi nals. It’s the cloud hanging over everyone’s head in utter shock. The fi rst assumption we have of details about the day for the next three hours (six until Nov. 17 brings relief. The stress will build throughout these last two weeks, but focus, work this clean shaven boy is that he is gay. Of course, if someone seriously peeved her off). Even though hard and you will be rewarded. there’s nothing wrong with gay men. It’s just that it this will inevitably bore you, keep asking her. Pursu- leaves a woman without the option of pursuing the ing this ambition will make a woman believe that The situation with off campus housing is escalating. Res Life’s attempt to police off campus relationship to a “more than friends” level. On the you genuinely care about her. As a result, there will housing is bad, the actions of Mercyhurst neighbors are bad, and, let’s face it, student behavior contrary, women seem to think that they can relate be easier things for you to get. Now I shall leave when off campus is sometimes bad. People move off campus to avoid living under the thumb of to a gay man in entirety. Remember from my last that there and let your imaginations run wild. their parents or Res Life and now feel like there are just as many rules as if they lived on campus article that a gay man is a woman’s best friend. I would like to add one last important thing. You or even with Mom and Dad. Now that the basics are covered, it’s time to go guys and girls need to remember that this is all in in depth. Women have known for centuries that it the name of fun. This column is meant purely for is impossible to completely relate to a boy. Even entertainment purposes. It’s wonderful that people books as famous as “Men Are from Mars, Women do read this, but please don’t get overly offended The Ugly Are from Venus” cannot solve these everyday by it. The school year is still young. There is plenty problems. of time to equally ridicule each gender. Therefore, This is more like “The Gross.” The women’s restroom on the second fl oor of Hirt has been I’m guessing even the prehistoric caveman could no apology written by me is required. without soap for about two weeks. The ladies at Mercyhurst deserve a little hygiene. Despite not understand a woman’s grunts and growls. The Remember to email your questions to me at what the school may think, we do wash our hands after using the restroom. With the season of only agreement that both sexes can correlate on is [email protected]. However, you diseases upon us, it would help if we had the basic tools needed to kill germs. when they are both feeling outrageously frisky. are more than welcome to message mmalarky04 But other than that, there are problems that on the very popular AIM. Confi dentiality matters There have been complaints on campus about the amount of time it takes maintenance to they simply can not comprehend. For example, a as much as your questions. respond to inconvienent and sometimes dangerous situations. Perhaps the most troubling situa- female could be wondering why this certain some- Till the next week and hoping to be complaint tions involve electrical problems that could potentally be hazardous. We are paying a large amount one doesn’t look at her during class. She could be free, of money for housing. The least maintenence could do is respond in a timely manner when we telepathically throwing herself at him and he can Madam Malarky need their help, even if it is at night or on a weekend. Maybe we are expecting too much for our not pick up that hint, much to everyone’s amaze- thousands of dollars . . . or are we? ment of course. Keep in mind this is what women November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: [email protected] OPINION Campus Question: Did you vote? Why or why not?

“Yes, I voted because I realized by voting you can change things in our country. You can make a difference in the world; every vote makes a difference.” -Jim Schuler, senior “No, because I don’t get the feeling my vote would count because of the Electoral College.” -Brittany Jackett, freshman “No because I just didn’t have time and my schedule would have been interrupted. Voting should be two days.” -Amanda Williams, senior “Yes, I voted independent to make a point that Democrats and Re- publicans should rethink their views.” -Matt Rose, freshman “Yes because it was my right, and I feel that Bush is the lesser of two evils. As a Catholic, I couldn’t vote for someone who supports abortion and stem cell research.” -Don Smith, freshman KRT editorial cartoon Falling in love with Election 2004 will become handwritten letters personality and add a dose of a milestone for the media By Kailani Koenig-Muen- character to the paper. ster For example, my grandmother By Edward Wasserman Knight Ridder Newspapers Knight Ridder Newspapers says if a person tilts his writing to the left, he generally thinks with I remember reaching my lanky his head and is more reserved and Both sides in the presidential contest are eager to declare this arm into our rusty mailbox as a quiet. If it’s tilted to the right, he election the most momentous event since the discovery of fi re, and young girl and getting so excited is more likely to think with his we won’t know how true that is until we see how badly we’ve been when in the thick stack of mail, heart and be more emotional and burned. But I think it’s already apparent that the campaign will be I’d fi nd a letter addressed to me. loving. And if he crosses his T’s considered a milestone in the history of the U.S. media. Today, I’m still overjoyed to low, he has lower self-confi dence, Here’s what has changed: receive a personal letter, though it while crossing them high means The mainstream media no longer play a key role in setting the na- happens less and less frequently. he is enthusiastic and spirited. tional news agenda. The established news media were nowhere on There’s just something about E-mails afford a quick, easy public-policy matters. Issues that should have been their meat and the care and time put into a and often mindless option for potatoes such as the adequacy of homeland security or remedies to letter that has drawn me back keeping in touch. Sure, we all stanch job losses were largely untouched. A recent BBC Online cri- Photo courtesy of KRT to this old-style manner of cor- receive heartfelt e-mails from tique was titled, perceptively, “How the U.S. media lost the plot.” The Web stretched the universe of political news. The Internet has responding. time to time, but most are short Instead, the agenda was set by partisans, via political advertising matured into a boisterous adolescence, with broad claims of diversity When e-mail became the and full of incomplete sentences and committed freelance efforts. Time and again, established media and public empowerment. We’ve entered what pioneer Matt Drudge cheaper and faster alternative with phrases like “lol,” “btw” essentially reacted to issues rammed through by outside groups. It once described as “an era vibrating with the din of small voices.” to our classic postal service, I and “g2g.” started with the Howard Dean primary campaign, in which a grass- Bloggers are more adept at verifi cation than original reporting, and admit I happily jumped on the In a good letter, sentences are roots protest against the war blossomed briefl y into an electoral on the Internet it’s not easy to know who’s pulling whose strings. But bandwagon. I was saving paper, well thought-out, everlasting and insurgency. Fahrenheit 9/11 threw the fat in the fi re, raising Presi- time and again the boundaries of coverage have expanded because money and time all at once. Who complete. dent Bush’s character and competence as reelection issues. Also, that of the persistence of Web-based reportage and commentary, which wouldn’t relocate their primary But what about special occa- critique, like the swift boat group’s anti-Kerry assaults, leapt over the are now integral to any journalist’s beat coverage. address from their home mailbox sions like birthdays or holidays? media fi rewalls and forged the campaign debate. One lamentable Partisanship is here to stay. Advocacy journalism may rankle, but to the Internet? We’re bound to receive several conclusion: Buying your way onto the national agenda is easy; it just its legitimacy within the national discourse seems to be more fi rmly Then in an English class last letters and cards in the mail then, takes money. established now than ever. Indeed, it’s the claim to impartiality that spring, an assignment drove me right? Not much anymore, thanks The horse race defeated all comers. I can’t exaggerate the degree the public seems unwilling now to accept. to fall in love with genuine letter- to e-cards. Instead of taking the to which mainstream news evaluated virtually all candidate actions, The supremacy of fact is under siege. People should argue over writing again. time and thought to send a real utterances, proposals and disclosures by how they might affect not which facts matter, not what the facts are. When a University of One of the most enjoyable greeting card or to make one, we the country, but the vote. Learned commentators speculated endlessly Maryland study found that 72 percent of Bush supporters believe parts of the exercise was also the can now click on a picture of a on the impact of a Kerry health-care proposal on Ohio’s turnout that Iraq had or was actively developing weapons of mass destruc- most simple. In writing our let- card and e-mail it to a friend in a or Pennsylvania’s undecided, without ever looking at the proposal tion, and 75 percent believe that Iraq was substantially supporting ters, we chose an array of statio- matter of minutes. itself. Political writer Matt Taibbi has skewered the almost derisive al-Qaeda claims that not even the administration makes something nery, found new ways to decorate From a soldier on the battle- way in which journalists referred to policy “details,” which they never is wrong with the country’s political information system. our envelopes, and learned differ- fi eld writing to his loved ones at actually described (and probably couldn’t). Hence, with the 2004 campaign, patterns of media infl uence _ ent styles of handwriting. home, to a king requesting the News media credibility was in freefall. Unrelenting attacks on so- of who gets to speak and to be heard fundamentally shifted, with I chose a new pen to use with help of another nation, letters called liberal bias were partly responsible. But the huge irony is that once-authoritative voices discredited. A robust new conversation con- each letter, and added stickers, tell the stories that become our for all the gnashing of teeth over the ``60 Minutes’’ anti-Bush Na- ducted on the Internet, talk radio and cable TV has assumed historic colored paper or any other deco- history. tional Guard memos, the two most calamitous errors that the media prominence. Still, despite an unparalleled richness of information ration I felt was right. Once an e-mail is deleted, it have made in this young century were both immensely favorable to and multiplicity of perspectives, the discourse that characterized the Admiring a person’s handwrit- disappears into cyberspace. A Bush: prematurely awarding him the 2000 election and shilling for his current campaign season was dopey, squalid and mendacious. ing is one of the many things that letter will last forever. An e-mail fallacious pre-war claims about Iraq’s strategic arsenal. When those And vast numbers of people believe important things that aren’t separate letters from e-mails. The is a document to look at on a various instances are set alongside the cases of reporter deceit and true. different styles of handwriting screen, not a piece of paper to the still-unfolding newspaper circulation scandal, the media inspire

can say a lot about the writer’s hold in hand. anything but trust.

20 minutes makes no difference Pushing starting times of classes back is a The nice idea, but it will be ineffective for students. MERCIAD Kelly Rose Duttine Editor-in-Chief [email protected] This time change will not only alter the starting Jonelle Davis News Editor [email protected] By Allison Moore time of classes, but it will change the ending time as Jen Helbig Features Editor [email protected] Opinion editor well. Now our days will end 20 minutes later than Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] usual, which seems like more of an inconvenience Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Recently, the “powers that be” at Mercyhurst than a plus. Meghan Sullivan A&E Editor [email protected] decided to altar the times of classes by 20 minutes. I’m sure this change is inconvenient for profes- Katie McAdams Photo Editor [email protected] While the concept of allowing students to get extra sors as well. Staying here an extra 20 minutes longer Melissa Jack Production Editor [email protected] sleep is a noble one, it is also rather pointless. everyday cuts into important time for families and Kristen Piquette Advertising Manager [email protected] I don’t know about you, but the difference be- other priorities. Sarah Dowden Copy Editor [email protected] tween going to class at 8:00 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. is While 20 minutes may seem insignifi cant to some, Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected] minimal. I, like many other college students, am it could make all the difference for someone with not a morning person, and 20 extra minutes isn’t a packed schedule. The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is going to change that or energize me for a fun fi lled While this decision was made with good inten- day of learning. tions, I predict it won’t make much difference in published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms week I understand and appreciate what the good people the long run. and fi nals week. Our offi ce is in the Hirt Center, room L114. Our telephone of Mercyhurst are trying to accomplish with this The people who don’t show up for 8:00 a.m. number is 824-2376. time change. classes won’t show up for 8:20 a.m. classes either, They want us to be more rested with the hopes and they’ll just be grumpy when they have to sit in The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and that attendance in early classes will rise. But as a class 20 minutes later. names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters college student I can tell you, there is no difference Thanks for the thought, but it’s going to take a lot for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the between six hours of sleep and six hours and 20 more than 20 minutes to rejuvenate lazy students. minutes of sleep – either way you’ll still be tired. Thursday before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD November 3, 2004 ARTS &

ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz A triple dose of culture with the Claremont Trio By Christine Seuffert Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Piano Contributing writer Trio in D Major, Op. 70,” “# NOV. 3, 4. Theater. “Stomp.” 1 ‘Ghost’,” and “String Band,” Warner Theatre, Erie. On which was composed by Mason sale at Tullio Arena box of- Mercyhurst College with its Bates the Young Concert Artists fice, Ticketmaster outlets, liberal arts tradition has the mis- Composer in Residence. Con- by phone at 452-4857 or sion and obligation to expand the cluding the performance, the trio 456-7070. horizons of its students. will play Trio in C minor, Op. 66, Chamber music has been by Felix Mendelssohn. NOV. 4. Ryan Cabrera. Ode- around for hundreds of years, In a personal interview, Julia on, Cleveland. yet many college students haven’t explained that the trio has chosen experienced a live performance. this particular program because NOV. 6. Hopeville Music This Sunday you have the oppor- of the contrast between the with Kirk Franklin, Yolanda tunity to broaden your horizons pieces as well as the excitement Adams, Donnie McClurkin. and fulfi ll the college mission the trio shares for each particular HSBC Arena, Buffalo. when the Claremont Trio per- piece. forms on campus. During the ensemble’s 2004- NOV. 6. Taking Back Sunday, The string trio consists of twin 2005 touring season, they will Atreya, Funeral for a Friend, sisters Emily and Julia Bruskin on be visiting prestigious venues the Varsity. Agora Theatre, the violin and cello, and Donna such as Carnegie Hall, the Ken- Cleveland. Kwong on the piano. The group nedy Center and Merkin Concert was formed while they were Hall. NOV. 6. KMFDM. Odeon, studying at Julliard in New York The Claremont Trio will make Cleveland. City in 1999. their debut appearance at Wolf The up and coming trio has Trap and Wolf Trap Founda- NOV. 7. Jethro Tull. Warner already distinguished themselves, tion’s Debut Artist Award. Theatre, Erie. $43.50, $37.50. winning numerous awards such If you have not yet experienced On sale now at Ticketmas- Performing Arts Center as the Young Concert Artists classical music, do not pass up ter. International Auditions in 2001. Trio consists of Emily and Julia Bruskin on violin and cello, and Donna Kwong on piano. this opportunity. These distin- They made their acclaimed guished artists will be performing NOV. 7. Tim Conway & New York City debut at the 92nd in the United States and had Japan, Martha Stewart Living performance and gutsy rep- at the Mary D’Angelo Perform- Harvey Korman. Benedum street Y. As a result of winning the opportunity to record their Television and has been heard ertoire was the kind of fresh ing Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. Center, Pittsburgh. the fi rst ever Kalichestein-Lar- debut album with Arabesque on radio stations in New York, approach that keeps chamber 14 at 2:30 p.m. For Mercyhurst edo-Robinson International Recordings. Boston and Chicago. music alive.” students tickets are only $1. NOV. 7. Blues Explosion Trio Award in December 2003, The Claremont Trio has been According to the Cincinna- At their Mercyhurst College with Jon Spencer. Beachland the trio played a 20 venue tour featured on NHK Television in ti Enquirer, “Their exuberant debut, the trio will perform Ballroom, Cleveland.

NOV. 7. Bob Dylan. Univer- sity of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Dramatic thriller ‘Veronica’s Room’ to be performed at North East Events Center. By Jennifer Camodeca such famous stories as “Death- remember her exceptional talent NOV. 7. Megadeth, Earshot, Contributing writer trap,” “The Boys from Brazil” as a performer as she has danced 12 Stones. Odeon, Cleve- and ‘Rosemary’s Baby.” several leading roles in Lake land. The play begins in the 1930’s Erie Ballet’s the “Nutcracker,” In keeping with the spirit of and portrays the story of a young “Cinderella,” “Dracula” and NOV. 7. R.E.M. A.J. Pala- Halloween, a dramatic thriller, woman just beginning to date Mercyhurst Dance Department umbo Center, Pittsburgh. “Veronica’s Room” will be per- a new boyfriend who becomes productions including “Coppe- formed this weekend at Mercy- caught in a vicious web of ter- lia,” “Paquita” and others. NOV. 11. Jimmy Eat World, hurst North East. ror. “Being in a play is an entirely Razorlight. Rock Club, Pitts- Michael Weiss, an accom- The real and fictitious in- new experience for me. I have burgh. plished director who recently tertwine as one to add to the been dancing for most of my directed “You Can’t Take it with sinister plot. An unexpected life, focusing on my technique NOV. 11. Good Charlotte, You” in the Taylor Little Theatre, ending will keep the audience and the direction of my dancing Sum 41. A.J. Palumbo Center, brings his directorial talents to guessing and enthralled with the career. It is quite a change to Pittsburgh. this production as well. performance. perform where I express my- Weiss lived in New York City The play has only four char- self through words instead of NOV. 11-28. “Christmas for several years and has an ex- acters: JoAnna McKee, Michael through movements and chore- show.” Radio City Music Hall tensive Broadway history. Mazzotta, D’Aguiar and Peter ography,” D’Aguiar said. Christmas Special with the Some of you may even re- Mack. Some of the performers The transition from dancer Rockettes.” Shea’s Theater, member him as a character on are relatively new to the stage, to actor should be smooth for Buffalo. Beakman’s World. while others are veterans. D’Aguiar with the combination He currently is the owner and For Mack, this will be the fi rst of her many talents. NOV. 12. Buddy Jewell. managing director of The Direc- play that he has seen or been in, The performances are free, Meadville High School, tors Circle Theatre in Erie. while McKee has been perform- open to the public and will be Meadville. $25 general ad- Working with Weiss has been a ing practically her entire life. performed Thursday through mission, $30 gold circle. Pro- pleasure for his cast members. Mazzotta is also relatively new to Saturday, Nov. 4-6 at 8 p.m. and ceeds benefi t French Creek He is “very professional and the stage as this will only be his Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Valley Christian School’s 25th demanding,he really knows how second performing experience. Alex Theatre. Mercyhurst North East’s Theatre Group anniversary campaign. On to motivate us to perform to the D’Aguiar is new to the stage as For additional information, sale at (814) 763-3283 and at best of our ability. “Veronia’s Room” opens Nov. 4 at Mercyhurst North East. an actor as this is the fi rst time call Mercyhurst North East at Edinboro Giant Eagle. He makes you work up to the step of the way,” said cast mem- by Ira Levin. she has been in a play since she 725-6399. potential he believes you have ber Fara D’Aguiar. This work coincides with the was eight years old. NOV. 12. Finger Eleven, and applauds your efforts every This chilling tale was written style of Levin as he has written However, as a dancer one can Local H, Burden Brothers. Odeon, Cleveland. NOV. 13. Comedy.Stella Papermoon on State street is truly an illuminating experience Comedy Show with Michael Ian Black, Michael Showal- By Meghan Sullivan starch and house vegetable. Besides the exquisite menu Papermoons displays the unique The Papermoon may be too ter, David Wain. Rock Club, Arts & Entertainment editor Feeling like a big spender? the Papermoon also provides clay artwork of Susan Hunter, expensive to eat at frequently but Pittsburgh. Then go for the Fillet Minion.! live jazz. as well as other artists such as it creates a great atmosphere for It is covered with brandy dijon Each night you can come listen Nadia Lutcovich, Ken Honnard, those special occasions. NOV. 13. Kings X. Rex The- Take a step into refi nement and peppercorn mélange sauce. It’s to Latin jazz guitar and jazz and Marion Howard, Adele Larsen, It will truly be an illuminating ater, Pittsburgh. culture at the corner of 14th and served with house starch and blues piano and vocals. Susan Moore, Anne Mazzone, dining experience. State Streets. house vegetable. For your visual pleasure the John Schein and Sandy Tanner. NOV. 14. Something Cor- The Papermoon is a divine porate. Steele Hall, Fredonia dinner experience for those who State University, Fredonia, enjoy seafood, Thai, Creole, and N. Y. Continental food. With an extensive wine list NOV. 15. Los Lonely Boys, and a vast array of international Marc Broussard. Rock Club, cuisines the Papermoon is sure to Pittsburgh. create a night to remember. With positively raving reviews NOV. 16. Papa Roach. Ode- from its costomers the Paper- on, Cleveland. moon’s menu lives up to its repu- tation. NOV. 17. Newsboys. Warner A favorite of mine is the highly Theatre, Erie. $29.50. On proclaimed Papermoon salad. sale now at Tullio Arena box It’s made up of bibb lettuce, offi ce, Ticketmaster outlets, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, by phone at 452-4857 or mandarin oranges, walnuts, ji- 456-7070, online at www. cama, croutons and is doused ticketmaster.com. with delicious orange champange dressing! NOV. 18. Voodoo Glow This delectable mix of greens Skulls. Agora Ballroom, and fruit will set the standard for Cleveland. the rest of your meal. If you’re looking for an en- NOV. 18. H.I.M., Monster trée, I would suggest trying the Magnet, Auf der Mer. Rock sautéed Tuscany-style chicken Club, Pittsburgh. breast. The chicken is dressed with NOV. 19, 20. Keller Wil- capers, fresh tomatoes, fresh liams. Mr. Small’s Theatre, spinach and black olives in a Millvale. white wine sauce with house November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS &

To contact: [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT Mercyhurst musicians orchestrate concert By Meghan Sullivan display the talent of the orches- Laymen has been involved with Arts & Entertainment editor tra. The concert will also feature the Connecticut Grand Opera, two vocalists who are new to the Riverside Choral Society and Mercyhurst. the Tampa Opera. Thursday the Orchestra will Tenor Brent Weber, a new “I am very excited for my fi rst perform music that is entirely faculty member of the school performance here at Mercy- orchestrated by Conductor Rob- of music, will perform with the hurst”, says concert master Luis ert Frankenberry and senior Orchestra as he sings three Puc- Sierra. composition major M. Joseph cini art songs. Sierra is an international stu- Rendulic. Weber has had leading roles dent from Honduras. These two talented musicians in many operas throughout the The choir met him while per- have spent countless hours and United States. This includes forming at a dinner for potential drank large amounts of intoler- roles in “La Bohme” and “Ma- Mercyhurst students on their ably strong coffee in order to dame Butterfl y”. tour of Honduras this summer. meet the deadline for this per- He also had a leading role in Rebecca Ryan recognized his formance. the Andrew Lloyd Weber musi- talents and his dream of studying The dedicated musician Rendu- cal “Phantom of the Opera” in in the United States. lic hopes the concert to be very Canada for 3 and half years. By helping Sierra receive fi nan- successful after he has spent over Another soloist in the concert cial aid and bringing him into her 20 hours working on it while also is Weber’s wife, mezzo-soprano home, Ryan made it possible for attending full-time classes. Lisa Laymen, who is adjunct Luis to come and study viola at The program for the concert faculty for the department. She Mercyhurst. includes works by Rogers Zahab, will perform Haydn’s “Ariadne Joshua Wilwohl/Layout assistant The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Puccini and Haydn. auf Naxos” along with the or- The Mercyhurst Orchestra will be performing Thursday in Walker Recital hall. in Walker Recital Hall. Thursday night will not only chestra. Pentagon condemns ‘Control Room’ Story of a teenage ennui

Controversial fi lm shot from perspective of Middle Eastern news agency By Jason Endress haunt of Noí’s. As Nói fumbles Contributing writer with picking the lock (something By Christine Seuffert formation; the truth is gathered, the he apparently does frequently Contributing writer presented and created by those and everywhere), Íris, fed up with who deliver it. Recently, a friend and I went the cold, smashes through the “Control Room” provides an to Hollywood Video to pick up glass door with a rock. In times of war information opportunity to re-examine one a movie and chill out for the During Nói’s rambling journeys presented to the public often of the most pressing questions night. through town, he makes visits dances on the line of fact and in international relations today: While wandering around the to his father Kiddi (Þröstur Leó fi ction. “Is America’s intervention in new release section, trying to Gunnarsson), an alcoholic taxi The 2004 fi lm “Control Room” Iraq radicalizing or stabilizing the fi nd something worth renting, I driver who makes it no secret that is a documentary from the cre- Arab World?” stumbled onto “Nói,” the cover Nói was an unwanted child. ator of start.com Jehane Nou- The documentary demon- having caught my eye. Nói attempts to end the tedium jaim, who opens a window into strates how in a time of war, one When I read the back of the of his life by turning to a life of the international perception of man’s objectivity is another man’s box, I was instantly hooked. A crime and taking Iris with him the war in Iraq. propaganda and how bias and story of a teenage ennui…in to Hawaii, both of which fail The documentary is shot balance are really interchange- Iceland! humorously and tragically. from the perspective of the able terms. My friend and I decided to The fi nale of the movie offers Middle Eastern news agency, Movie critic Ryan Cracknell indulge ourselves and rent the a claustrophobic and extreme Al-Jazeera. reports that “Control Room” is, movie, if only for the fact that it twist, making Nói, in the end, Cabinet members and Penta- “Important not so much in that was an Icelandic fi lm and hope- truly alone, but able to pursue gon offi cials condemn the piece it is a great documentary, but it fully different from the usual life without the anchors of the for reporting on a pro-Iraqi bias raises some of the implications fare. people he knows. and for repeatedly airing civilian of our own biased media cover- While the movie does traverse Performing Arts Center The theme of the movie is an causalities. age.” old one; however, what distin- well-worn tracks in film, this The fi lm also shows footage of “Control Room” will be playing in the PAC on Nov. 3 “Control Room” is part of guishes “Nói” from fi lms like is quite possibly the best-shot American POWs and aspects of The Guelcher Film Series at “American Beauty” is the fact movie concerning teenage angst the war the Bush Administration ly. Western and Arab worlds. the Mary D’Angelo Performing that looking at the story of a ever. The aesthetic of semi-rural does not want the world to see. The documentary locates itself The timely aspect goes through Arts Center and will be playing disengaged through a foreign Iceland is engaging, the houses “Control Room” bridges the in the middle of the timeless and the prism of satellite television on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. lens allows for a different explo- fi lled with kitsch and nigh-ob- gap between timeless and time- ongoing culture clash between to show how viewers receive in- and 8 p.m. ration of it. scene lustrous 70’s wallpaper, the The opening scene is typical streets paved with snow. of this genre: a teen stubbornly The fi lm has a wonderful dark in bed, being prodded to get up humor to it; in one scene, Nói This week in reality: and go to school. Then the teen’s attempts to hold up the bank, is grandmother walks into the bed- fi rst laughed at, then shooed off room with a shotgun, carefully like a child by the manager, who Unreal reality show ideas for next season aims it out the open window a simply walks up to Nói and takes few feet from the teen’s head, away his gun. and fi res. The fi lm draws the viewer into Nói (Tómas Lemarquis) is a 17- the story, despite the somewhat By Pamela Sitt year old albino, living in a small bizarre circumstances. Knight Rider Newspaper town in Iceland. During the win- The credit for this can be ter, the town is completely shut placed squarely on the shoulders off from the rest of the country, of director Dagur Kári, who also Newlyweds: Britney and Kevin? Ms. Spears and her soon- them to use again receives $25,000 per relapse! leaving the place a very sleepy, wrote the fi lm. Notably, Kári’s to-be hubby No. 2 are reportedly interested in becoming the “Soccer Moms”: A series showing sports parents behaving one horse town. A clueless rebel, true passion is making music, next Nick and Jessica on MTV’s reality series. Don’t hold your badly at their kids’ games. The focus should stay off the kids, Nói sleeps during his classes if and his band, Slowblow, created breath. They have to make it down the aisle fi rst. apart from quick clips showing how humiliated they are or he doesn’t skip them entirely, and the soundtrack for “Nói,” which Speaking of things that will never happen ... a few weeks what lessons they are learning from their parents’ behavior, and takes a sort of detached pleasure matches the sparse landscapes back I solicited your ideas for Most Unreal Reality Show Ever. should be aimed at the coaches and parents putting pressure in antagonizing his teachers. and dialogue of the film per- Some of them were really good. “Soccer Moms”? I would on the kids and screaming at each other. Nói is predictably expelled, fectly. totally watch that. (I imagine Bravo’s “Showbiz Moms & “Stir Crazy”: You take a guy who is a little crazy. You isolate and his ventures of refreshing “Nói” speaks to those who Dads” crossed with Fox’s “Trading Spouses: Meet Your New him in a double-wide trailer out in the middle of nowhere. His defi ance into town soon become have ever skipped class just be- Mommy.”) Mark Burnett, eat your heart out. only human contact is with the UPS or Fed Ex driver. (Think boring. cause they could. “Rehab”: A heroin addict, alcoholic, compulsive gambler, of how those companies would fi ght to be the ones delivering He turns his attention to court- The tense shots and skeleton sex-addict and a gaggle of other assorted addicted folk share stuff to him and how the drivers would fi ght to not be the ones ing Íris (Elín Hansdóttir), an at- dialogue make for a great fi lm, the rehab experience for 90 days. delivering stuff to him.) tractive young attendant of the and it adds a deeper dimension Those who succeed get their criminal records deleted, plus This is where it gets interesting. Every couple of days town’s lone fi lling station, where to the theme of teen angst by jobs, homes, a car and $25,000 start-up money! Who will get you deliver stuff to him. Like golf clubs but no golf balls. A Nói buys a malted milk regularly placing it in Iceland. sober? Who won’t? Who cares? Well, for one, the judge who plasma TV with no way to get TV reception. The week after with money stolen out of the “Nói” raises the bar for the convicted them, who is living among them posing as one of he destroys the TV, send him a satellite dish, etc. He could get station’s slot machine. genre overall, painting a compel- the addicts. paid so much per week with the amount increasing every week One of their “dates” takes ling picture of the antihero. An added twist: “The Mole” placed there to tempt each of he stayed. place in a nature museum, a

Pop stars and rock legends alike use performance-enhancing help By Jim Farber pop today.” Often the reason is economic. dance hard at the same time. stage. The drummer can trigger horned into their schedules, the Knight Ridder Newspaper In fact, performers from all Why pay to bring a full group on Earlier this month at an awards samples from his drum kit, the less their voices can hit those genres even among the sacred tour when you’re going to play show, Elton John ridiculed Ma- guitarist can hit a pedal that adds `money’ high notes.” cows of classic rock use various only a few numbers for a quickie donna for cheating her fans by a guitar part. “It’s real Wizard of Itzkoff says Simpson-gate Smirk if you will over Ashlee devices that do for music what promo in a club? lip-syncing during “live” shows. Oz stuff.” could scar the singer since she’s Simpson’s vocal malfunction on Tuna Helper does for dinner. Hip-hop acts excuse their What’s less commonly dis- Levy says this occurs because trying to sell herself as a singer- “Saturday Night Live,” but nearly Stars have a full lazy Susan of frugality with history. Since the cussed, or accepted, is the rash “people still want to hear some- songwriter. everybody’s getting some perfor- cheating techniques at their form began with emcees rapping of enhancements used at rock thing live that sounds like the But Levy believes music fans mance-enhancing help. disposal, from simple “guide over recordings, the spare sight shows. Even a group as respected record. Plenty of rock bands should grow up on this issue. “The most scandalous aspect vocal” tracks to complete back- of performers with just a deejay as U2 clearly needs synthetic overdub 15 guitar parts in the “If people are shocked and of this isn’t that one person got ing tapes. even when employed by acts as help to boost its three spare studio to get that massive sound. disappointed by this, they ought caught,” says Spin Magazine’s In many genres, fans rarely esteemed as Outkast reads less musicians. Just three guys onstage couldn’t to get a look at what the girls in Dave Itzkoff of Simpson’s expect performers to show up as heresy than tradition. As Rolling Stone editor Joe (do it).” Playboy look like before they fl ubbed attempt at lip-syncing with real bands. Disco divas, In the world of video-driven Levy explains, “When bands go One major music publicist airbrush them,” he says. after, she says, losing her voice R&B singers and rappers often pop stars from Janet Jackson to on tour, they often use anything blames “the increasing demands “All entertainment involves to bad acid refl ux. “It’s the fact perform what they call “track Britney Spears, it’s a given that from an added rhythm track to a on artists. The more radio shows some kind of enhancement.” that it’s so commonly used in dates” at clubs. the performers can’t sing and keyboard player hidden under the and interviews that are shoe- PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD November 3, 2004 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Wrestling set to hit the mats year for this program and what By Paul Coffey we have done so far is a great Contributing writer achievement and it goes to show how hard we work as a team. The Mercyhurst Lakers wres- Everyone on the team has goals tling team looks to have high and everyone is very motivated hopes for this upcoming sea- to achieve their goals.” son. Nebraska-Omaha returns 64 The wrestling program has points as the No. 1 pick, 29 ahead only been in existence for four of second-place Augustana (S.D.) years and it has already climbed and 31 in front of third-place to national ranking status. Nebraska-Kearney. “This year we are really looking Senior Justin Mautz became strong,” said senior wrestler Pat the fi rst -ever regional champion, Neubert. “We have a great senior and also became a three-time All- core with eight seniors. This year American with his fi nish fi fth in we are really going to try to put the 197-pound weight class at it all together with all the talent Nationals. we have.” The Lakers as a team fi nished In a recent preseason poll the in a distant second at the Re- Lakers are tied for 11th in the gional Tournament. nation in Division II. Ricky Randazzo, also a se- Last year’s defending division nior, had an equally impres- II national champion, Nebraska- sive campaign as he surprised Omaha, is picked to win this many by fi nishing seventh in his year’s title. 125-pound weight class. He is This poll which was released on ranked fourth in the nation at Oct. 13, is made by the NCAA 125 pounds. Division II Wrestling Coaches’ In addition to Mautz and Ran- Association. dazzo, the Lakers sent six others Katie McAdams/Photo editor “All of the teams who are to the competition. Freshman wrestlers Don Cummings and Scott SMith square off during the Blue-Green Meet onOct. 30. ranked ahead of us are defi nitely Also qualifying for the nation- beatable and I defi nitely think als were current seniors Ben ranked six Mercyhurst wres- Ben McAvinew is ranked sixth at November 14th for the Pennsyl- out of our reach of beating. We that they are in our reach,” said McAvinew and Angelo Caponi, tlers. 184 pounds, and Justin Mautz is vania Dual Championships. have a great senior line up and sophomore J.J. Zanetta. juniors Ryan Finn, and Will Will Tedder is ranked eighth ranked fourth at 197 pounds. In addition, the team will host have good depth; we should “We have a really good shot at Tedder, and sophomores Zach in the nation at 157 pounds. The Lakers look to open their fi ve meets at home this year. have our best season yet. If we making things happen this year; Schafer and Paul Bergman. Zack Schafer is ranked fourth season on November 7th at the “I am very excited about the stay healthy, I feel that we will we need to make it happen at The NCAA Division II Wres- at 165 pounds. Paul Bergman West Virginia University Open team we have this year. I feel do very well,” said Coach Tony regionals. This is only the fourth tling Coaches Association has is ranked eighth at 174 pounds. and then travel to Penn State on that there are no teams that are Cipollone. Water polo fniishes 7-11 overall, 5-9 in CWPA

Staab and Kyle Tobul both City, the Lakers had to play a fi rst three periods with George By Paul Coffey scored three goals, while fresh- second match that same day. Washington scoring 12 goals in Contributing writer man Trevor McIlwaine scored Mercyhurst played Johns Hop- the fi rst three periods. two. kins University and suffered a During the match McIlwaine The Mercyhurst men’s water Junior Kyle Wilson and fresh- 16-8 loss. scored the only Laker goal and polo team fi nished up its season man Kevin Riordan each tallied Johns Hopkins came out hot Arvanitis made 18 saves on the Oct. 31 in Princeton, N.J. one. with six goals in the first pe- defensive side. The team ended up fi nishing Riordan notched two assists, riod while they held Mercyhurst The Lakers ended their season eighth at the College Water Polo Tobul two, junior Nicholas Ar- scoreless in the fi rst period. with a 7-11 overall record, going Association’s South Division vanitis with two and Staab and During the match Riordan 5-9 in the College Water Polo Championships that took place McIlwaine with one apiece. contributed fi ve goals, McIlwaine Association South Divisional on Friday, Oct. 29, and carried on On Saturday the team saddled scored two goals and freshman Championships. through Sunday, Oct. 31. up and rallied back to defeat Paul Rushofsky notched one. The year’s campaign was a The team opened up Friday by Grove City by the score of 6-4. Riordan, Rushofsky, McIlwaine drastic improvement, as they playing Division I No. 12 Princ- The men were down 4-1 at the and Ward were all credited with tallied only one win in the past eton Tigers. half and came back with five one assist. two seasons combined. Junior Nicholas Arvanitis Freshman Kevin Riordan The Tigers went ahead by goals and made a defensive stand Arvanitis made 13 saves in Great things are expected out scoring six times the fi rst quarter to hold Grove City to no goals in Junior Chat Ward and sopho- waine also contributed an assist. the net. of this program as Coach Curtis and went on to beat Mercyhurst the second half. more Kevin Weishaar both also Arvanitis made 18 saves in On Sunday, the Lakers ended Robinette continues to strive to 15-10 in the first day of the During the game Riordan and answered with goals. the goal to carry Mercyhurst to their season with a 13-1 loss to bringing in the best athletes he championships. McIlwaine both answered with Riordan added two more as- victory. George Washington University. possibly can. During the match juniors Pat two goals apiece. sists, and Staab, Tobul and McIl- After the victory over Grove The team was scoreless in the Rowing teams fi nish Women’s soccer wins their fall campaigns a pair in Michigan The team is stacked with tal- By Justine Adams with success in the fall season ented younger members, but By Matt Jackson Contributing writer We some key players will be leaving Contributing writer despite competing in some adverse conditions. Mercyhurst in the spring. The women’s squad also com- As the Mercyhurst’s women’s “always look Even still, the team is very opti- The Mercyhurst men’s and peted in the Stonehurst and soccer season comes to an end, mistic about next year. Casement women’s rowing teams both Head of the Elk competitions. the girls are fi nishing strong. forward agrees, “Nine is a lot to lose, but wrapped up their fall schedule In their fi rst meet since winning With just one game left, at every year we get new girls that with positive results. their title, the Lady Lakers fi n- Gannon, the women hold a solid to the new bring something different to the The men’s squad had a very ished 11 out of 24 teams in the record of 12-6-1. team. impressive fall, earning many varsity eight at the Stonehurst Early on, the team knew that talent. “We are going to miss them top 10 fi nishes in their three Invitational. they had it in them to make this very much, but we are going competitions. While the women did achieve season a successful one. - Lisa Casement to play the best we can without The varsity eight has been the some success in the Head of According to Lisa Casement ” them, and we always look for- highlight for the men so far, the Elk competition, overall and Julie Brickman, all they ward to the new talent joining and they didn’t waste any time needed was focus, hard work and our team,” she added. Senior Kerri Kanaley their results were probably not This gave the lady Lakers the showing that they could com- determination. Julie Brickman is one of those what the team was hoping for. lead and defeated NMU 2-1. pete with some of the biggest This past weekend, the Lakers seniors who will be graduating ished 15 out of 46 schools, but The varsity eight fi nished far Senior Katie Dobson had schools in the country at the traveled to Midland, Mich., where in May. fi nished ahead of 2004 National back in the fi eld, and the varsity scored the fi rst Laker goal 15 Stonehurst Capital Invitational they took on Northwood Univer- She said, “There is no doubt Champions Harvard University four just barely cracked the top minutes into the second half. in Rochester, N.Y. sity, Saturday, Oct. 30. in my mind that the team will by one second. Harvard had ten with a ninth place fi nish. Brickman was credited with the The men fi nished 10th out Casement, a sophomore for- be awesome next year. We have fi nished fi rst in the Stonehurst Senior captain Kerri Kanaley assist on Dobson’s second goal of 24 teams with a time of ward, is currently leading the a lot of really good underclass- Capital Invitational, more than explained that the Lakers may of the season. 31.08.08. team in goals. men and they just keep getting a minute ahead of the Lakers. not have been prepared for the The team has had a very suc- The men’s varsity eight had Saturday, her tally gave her 11 better.” The men wrapped up their fall tough competition. cessful season, one that they possibly their best showing in on the season, which gave Mer- Four of the team’s top five season at the Head of the Elk “We raced in new lineups,” knew was attainable from the recent years in their second cyhurst win number 11. scorers are underclassmen, led in Elkhart, Ind., a race that took said Kanaley, “most of which beginning. competition of the season, The Sunday, Oct. 31, the team trav- by Casement, sophomore Finnela place with 10 mph head winds had only a day or so of practice Their hard work and dedication Head of the Charles Regatta. eled north to Marquette, Mich. Annand and freshman Adrienne and choppy waters. together.” has paid off, and they are ready The Head of the Charles Re- where they battled the Northern Sluga and Kelly Oldach. The men placed in the top 10 The bulk of the Lakers 2004- for next week when they battle gatta is one of the largest and Michigan Wildcats. It seems as though the team is in the four competitions that 2005 rowing season will begin rival Gannon University Nov. 7. most prestigious regattas in the The game was close, and with very optimistic and looking for- they competed in, including a in April when the Lakers will This season was certainly a world, boasting over 350 teams only six minutes left in the game, ward to next season already. fi rst-place fi nish by the light- compete at home, Buffalo, and good one for the Lakers, howev- and 5,000 athletes. senior midfi elders, Elin Minge weight four. Philadelphia, Inidanapolis and er, they will be losing nine seniors The men’s varsity eight fi n- scored her fifth goal of the The women also competed Athens, Ohio. at the end of the school year. season. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD November 3, 2004 November 3, 2004 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Men’s hockey loses two on road Wrestling set to hit the mats Polytechnic Institute (RPI) on By: Chris Van Horn Oct. 30, as the team played on year for this program and what Contributing writer By Paul Coffey we have done so far is a great consecutive days for the second Contributing writer achievement and it goes to show time already this season. The Mercyhurst men’s hockey Against RPI, the Lakers how hard we work as a team. team has gotten off to a sluggish The Mercyhurst Lakers wres- Everyone on the team has goals couldn’t seem to get anything tling team looks to have high start this season, but that is no going offensively. They were out and everyone is very motivated cause for concern. hopes for this upcoming sea- to achieve their goals.” shot 34-17 and were shut out by son. A 1-5 record to start the season a score of 5-0. Nebraska-Omaha returns 64 hasn’t changed the team’s goal The wrestling program has “We’re playing and working points as the No. 1 pick, 29 ahead for the season, which is to be only been in existence for four hard to be prepared and we have of second-place Augustana (S.D.) league champions of Atlantic years and it has already climbed been executing our systems well. and 31 in front of third-place Hockey. to national ranking status. We have been playing in front of Nebraska-Kearney. “We expected a rough start this “This year we are really looking some hostile road crowds and Senior Justin Mautz became season. We’ve played some tough strong,” said senior wrestler Pat we’ve had chances to win some the fi rst -ever regional champion, games, especially at Wisconsin Neubert. “We have a great senior games but just haven’t gotten it and also became a three-time All- and at New Hampshire,” said core with eight seniors. This year done,” Coach Gotkin said. American with his fi nish fi fth in Coach Rick Gotkin who is in we are really going to try to put Wisconsin, whom the Lak- the 197-pound weight class at his 17th season as men’s hockey it all together with all the talent ers played twice in two days, is Nationals. coach at Mercyhurst. “We’re not ranked third in Division I, and we have.” The Lakers as a team fi nished worried, though, because we still In a recent preseason poll the New Hampshire is a solid club in a distant second at the Re- have plenty of games left.” as well. Lakers are tied for 11th in the gional Tournament. Over the last week, the Lakers nation in Division II. Against the Badgers from Ricky Randazzo, also a se- destroyed Robert Morris on Oct. Wisconsin, the Lakers played in Last year’s defending division nior, had an equally impres- 26 by a score of 8-2, snapping the II national champion, Nebraska- front of back-to-back crowds of sive campaign as he surprised team’s three game losing streak. 13,000 plus fans. Omaha, is picked to win this many by fi nishing seventh in his The Lakers got two goals from The Lakers continue their year’s title. 125-pound weight class. He is senior left-winger David Wrigley 10 game road trip on Friday This poll which was released on ranked fourth in the nation at in a four-goal outburst in the when they begin conference play Oct. 13, is made by the NCAA 125 pounds. second period that put the game Katie McAdams/Photo editor against Army. Division II Wrestling Coaches’ In addition to Mautz and Ran- out of reach. Junior Dave Borelli was one of fi ve Lakers to light the lamp in a 8-2 victory over Robert Morris. Then on Saturday, the Lakers Association. Katie McAdams/Photo editor dazzo, the Lakers sent six others Freshman forward Matt War- continue conference play against “All of the teams who are to the competition. Freshman wrestlers Don Cummings and Scott SMith square off during the Blue-Green Meet onOct. 30. ren also scored two goals as six the University of Connecticut. ranked ahead of us are defi nitely out-shot Robert Morris by a 39- by a score of 3-2. sophomore defenseman Jamie rest of the way. Also qualifying for the nation- different Lakers netted goals in Their next home game is beatable and I defi nitely think 27 margin. The two teams were tied after Hunt. Franck stopped 31 shots in a als were current seniors Ben ranked six Mercyhurst wres- Ben McAvinew is ranked sixth at November 14th for the Pennsyl- out of our reach of beating. We the game. On Oct. 29 the Lakers began a one period at a score of 2-2, as However, Union scored a goal losing effort. scheduled for Friday, Dec. 10, that they are in our reach,” said McAvinew and Angelo Caponi, tlers. 184 pounds, and Justin Mautz is vania Dual Championships. have a great senior line up and Junior goalie Andy Franck when they take on conference sophomore J.J. Zanetta. 10 game road trip with a heart- the Lakers got goals from sopho- with 9:22 left in the second pe- In their next game, the Lak- juniors Ryan Finn, and Will Will Tedder is ranked eighth ranked fourth at 197 pounds. In addition, the team will host have good depth; we should stopped 25 shots and the Lakers breaking loss to Union College more forward Jon Asselstine and riod, and shutout the Lakers the ers traveled to face Rensselaer opponent Canisius. “We have a really good shot at Tedder, and sophomores Zach in the nation at 157 pounds. The Lakers look to open their fi ve meets at home this year. have our best season yet. If we making things happen this year; Schafer and Paul Bergman. Zack Schafer is ranked fourth season on November 7th at the “I am very excited about the stay healthy, I feel that we will we need to make it happen at The NCAA Division II Wres- at 165 pounds. Paul Bergman West Virginia University Open team we have this year. I feel do very well,” said Coach Tony regionals. This is only the fourth tling Coaches Association has is ranked eighth at 174 pounds. and then travel to Penn State on that there are no teams that are Cipollone. Week one of Intramural Football playoffs Football falls to Hillsdale Game One Game Two Game Three Game Four Game Five Game Six Game Seven

offense a chance to take the lead tion and put it in the end zone Vikings 49 Vikings 47 Dolphins 0 Jets 30 Browns 53 Oilers 40 Packers 50 By Eric Meacham before halftime. on a nine-yard touchdown run Water polo fniishes 7-11 overall, 5-9 in CWPA Contributing writer The Lakers offense then ex- by Adams. Falcons 47 Colts 67 Giants 2 Colts 55 Giants 27 Bears 44 Eagles 27 ecuted the two-minute offense Both offenses struggled to In order to make the playoffs These winning teams will play a game at 8:15 p.m. on Monday night with the winners playing again at 9:00 p.m. perfectly with a seven play, 53- move the ball, until late in the under the lights on Tulio Field. Intramurals is sponsering the third annual turkey trot on Saturday Nov. 13, 2004 with Staab and Kyle Tobul both City, the Lakers had to play a fi rst three periods with George for GLIAC football, you need to yard drive, capped off by a one fourth quarter when Hillsdale registration at 10 and the race starting at 11. By Paul Coffey scored three goals, while fresh- second match that same day. Washington scoring 12 goals in beat the teams that are below you, yard run by senior tailback Justin scored the eventual game-win- Contributing writer man Trevor McIlwaine scored Mercyhurst played Johns Hop- the fi rst three periods. and upset the teams at the top. Adams. ning touchdown with about three two. kins University and suffered a During the match McIlwaine Mercyhurst pulled off that Adams ended the contest with minutes left in the game. The Mercyhurst men’s water Junior Kyle Wilson and fresh- 16-8 loss. scored the only Laker goal and upset earlier this year, but could another great rushing day, run- Chargers running back Phil polo team fi nished up its season man Kevin Riordan each tallied Johns Hopkins came out hot Arvanitis made 18 saves on the not pull out a victory against the ning for 134 yards on 33 carries. Martin again burned the Laker’s Oct. 31 in Princeton, N.J. one. with six goals in the first pe- defensive side. weaker Hillsdale Chargers. It was the second time in as defense on a five-yard touch- FREE SHOE RENTAL The team ended up fi nishing Riordan notched two assists, riod while they held Mercyhurst The Lakers ended their season The Chargers came into the many weeks that Adams clipped down run for the win. eighth at the College Water Polo Tobul two, junior Nicholas Ar- scoreless in the fi rst period. with a 7-11 overall record, going game fighting through a five- the century mark and his third Mercyhurst would not be able Association’s South Division vanitis with two and Staab and During the match Riordan 5-9 in the College Water Polo game losing streak, while the time this season. to convert on fourth down on at Championships that took place McIlwaine with one apiece. contributed fi ve goals, McIlwaine Association South Divisional Lakers were fresh off a home win Adams had his career high their last possession, giving the on Friday, Oct. 29, and carried on On Saturday the team saddled scored two goals and freshman Championships. against Indianapolis on Oct. 23, earlier in the season with 159 ball back to Hillsdale, as the through Sunday, Oct. 31. up and rallied back to defeat Paul Rushofsky notched one. The year’s campaign was a on “Senior Day,” the last home yards on Senior Day against Chargers just ran out the clock. The team opened up Friday by Grove City by the score of 6-4. Riordan, Rushofsky, McIlwaine drastic improvement, as they football game of the season. Indianapolis. Senior Ben Bluemle again led Even though the Lakers fell Hillsdale immediately answered the team in tackles, with 17 tack- EASTWAY LANES playing Division I No. 12 Princ- The men were down 4-1 at the and Ward were all credited with tallied only one win in the past eton Tigers. half and came back with five one assist. two seasons combined. behind early, they battled back on their fi rst possession of the les, 12 of them being solo. Junior Nicholas Arvanitis Freshman Kevin Riordan The Tigers went ahead by goals and made a defensive stand Arvanitis made 13 saves in Great things are expected out to gain the lead late in the third second half, fi nished off by a Bluemle now leads all of Divi- scoring six times the fi rst quarter to hold Grove City to no goals in Junior Chat Ward and sopho- waine also contributed an assist. the net. of this program as Coach Curtis quarter before giving up a late 47-yard run by Chargers running sion II football in tackles, averag- 4110 Buffalo Road 899-9855 and went on to beat Mercyhurst the second half. more Kevin Weishaar both also Arvanitis made 18 saves in On Sunday, the Lakers ended Robinette continues to strive to touchdown resulting in a 21-17 back Phil Martin. ing 7.7 per game, a stat which is 15-10 in the first day of the During the game Riordan and answered with goals. the goal to carry Mercyhurst to their season with a 13-1 loss to bringing in the best athletes he loss. The Lakers defense then sure to rise after this past week. championships. McIlwaine both answered with Riordan added two more as- victory. George Washington University. possibly can. Hillsdale opened up the scoring stepped up and gave the offense He was also named the Mercy- During the match juniors Pat two goals apiece. sists, and Staab, Tobul and McIl- After the victory over Grove The team was scoreless in the on their fi rst drive of the game good fi eld position and a chance hurst Male Athlete of the Week when Chargers running back to regain the lead late in the third for the second time this year. Show your current local student I.D. and Dan Wilson capped off a 59-yard quarter. Sophomore quarterback Jeff drive with a 12-yard run for the Junior Brandon Zangaro would Nowling struggled through the receive free shoe rental during our open touchdown. force the fumble with senior Ter- afternoon facing near 50 mph Women’s soccer wins The score remained that way rence Patrick, who was named winds, going just 10-26 for a bowling sessions. Rowing teams fi nish until halfway through the second ECAC Defensive Player of the season-low 81 yards. quarter when the Lakers got on Week, recovering the fumble. Mercyhurst will travel to Find- the board with a 22-yard fi eld Patrick was also the Mercyhurst lay next week for their last GLI- Open Bowling Nightly a pair in Michigan goal by sophomore place-kicker Male Athlete of the Week follow- AC regular season contest and their fall campaigns Phil Scanlon. ing his stellar performance last look to even their conference On Hillsdale’s next possession, The team is stacked with tal- week against Indianapolis. record to 5-5. the Laker defense stepped up and By Justine Adams ented younger members, but The Lakers offense took ad- with success in the fall season forced a punt, giving the Laker Open late Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday By Matt Jackson Contributing writer We some key players will be leaving vantage of the great fi eld posi- Contributing writer despite competing in some adverse conditions. Mercyhurst in the spring. untill 2 am The women’s squad also com- As the Mercyhurst’s women’s “always look Even still, the team is very opti- The Mercyhurst men’s and peted in the Stonehurst and soccer season comes to an end, mistic about next year. Casement Steelers’ Roethlisberger earns women’s rowing teams both Head of the Elk competitions. the girls are fi nishing strong. forward agrees, “Nine is a lot to lose, but Student Organizations wrapped up their fall schedule In their fi rst meet since winning With just one game left, at every year we get new girls that with positive results. their title, the Lady Lakers fi n- Gannon, the women hold a solid to the new bring something different to the respect as rookie quarterback The men’s squad had a very ished 11 out of 24 teams in the record of 12-6-1. team. impressive fall, earning many Early on, the team knew that “We are going to miss them he felt like we could take it every against the Pats. “Their defense is Reserve your lanes today for your event. varsity eight at the Stonehurst talent. By Hank Gola drive and score. He doesn’t have very complicated. It is all over the top 10 fi nishes in their three they had it in them to make this very much, but we are going Invitational. Knight Ridder Newspapers any recollections of the New place. They bring guys in from all Qualifi ed organizations may receive a discount. competitions. season a successful one. to play the best we can without While the women did achieve - Lisa Casement England Patriots and Belichick’s over the fi eld.” The varsity eight has been the some success in the Head of According to Lisa Casement ” them, and we always look for- Ben Roethlisberger, the quar- scheme and all of that. He’s just Still, after missing his fi rst two highlight for the men so far, and Julie Brickman, all they ward to the new talent joining the Elk competition, overall terback the Giants could have out there playing football. When attempts, Roethlisberger com- and they didn’t waste any time needed was focus, hard work and our team,” she added. Senior Kerri Kanaley their results were probably not This gave the lady Lakers the drafted had they not been infatu- you’ve got a young, confi dent, pleted his next 11 in a row. showing that they could com- determination. Julie Brickman is one of those Bring this ad in and bowl 3 what the team was hoping for. lead and defeated NMU 2-1. ated with Eli Manning, outplayed cocky quarterback and he’s play- He showed the ability to move pete with some of the biggest This past weekend, the Lakers seniors who will be graduating ished 15 out of 46 schools, but The varsity eight fi nished far Senior Katie Dobson had the league’s coolest quarterback, ing his heart out, we’re a hard in and out of the pocket and his schools in the country at the traveled to Midland, Mich., where in May. fi nished ahead of 2004 National back in the fi eld, and the varsity scored the fi rst Laker goal 15 Tom Brady, and beat the Super team to beat.” two TD passes were accurately games for the price of 2 Stonehurst Capital Invitational they took on Northwood Univer- She said, “There is no doubt Champions Harvard University four just barely cracked the top minutes into the second half. Bowl champion Patriots on Sun- “He made enough plays to placed. But most of all, he has in Rochester, N.Y. sity, Saturday, Oct. 30. in my mind that the team will by one second. Harvard had ten with a ninth place fi nish. Brickman was credited with the day to stop the longest winning win,” Belichick said. some The men fi nished 10th out Casement, a sophomore for- be awesome next year. We have fi nished fi rst in the Stonehurst Senior captain Kerri Kanaley assist on Dobson’s second goal streak of all time. “I mean, he made some good Steeler fans comparing him to of 24 teams with a time of ward, is currently leading the a lot of really good underclass- Capital Invitational, more than explained that the Lakers may of the season. “He has surprised me, but he throws and his numbers were Terry Bradshaw, in that he wins. 31.08.08. team in goals. men and they just keep getting a minute ahead of the Lakers. not have been prepared for the The team has had a very suc- doesn’t surprise me anymore,” good, but we never put him in a In winning his fi rst fi ve starts The men’s varsity eight had Saturday, her tally gave her 11 better.” The men wrapped up their fall tough competition. cessful season, one that they said Steelers WR Plaxico Burress, position where he had to win the as a rookie, he is one short of possibly their best showing in on the season, which gave Mer- Four of the team’s top five season at the Head of the Elk “We raced in new lineups,” knew was attainable from the who caught a 47-yard bomb and game,” said Mike Vrabel. the record set by one-time Steeler recent years in their second cyhurst win number 11. scorers are underclassmen, led in Elkhart, Ind., a race that took said Kanaley, “most of which beginning. a 4-yard fade for TDs on Sunday. Roethlisberger’s numbers were Mike Kruczek fi lling in for an competition of the season, The Sunday, Oct. 31, the team trav- by Casement, sophomore Finnela place with 10 mph head winds had only a day or so of practice Their hard work and dedication “Everybody talks about who’s good enough for a 126.4 passer injured Bradshaw in 1976. Head of the Charles Regatta. eled north to Marquette, Mich. Annand and freshman Adrienne and choppy waters. together.” has paid off, and they are ready the better quarterback. I heard rating. In his last two games, he has The Head of the Charles Re- where they battled the Northern Sluga and Kelly Oldach. The men placed in the top 10 The bulk of the Lakers 2004- for next week when they battle Tom Jackson and all those guys He was a mistake-free 18-for- completed 39 of 49 passes with gatta is one of the largest and Michigan Wildcats. It seems as though the team is in the four competitions that 2005 rowing season will begin rival Gannon University Nov. 7. say on TV that he can’t beat a Bill 24 for 196 yards and a pair of four touchdowns and no inter- most prestigious regattas in the The game was close, and with very optimistic and looking for- they competed in, including a in April when the Lakers will This season was certainly a Belichick defense.” touchdowns, throwing just six ceptions. world, boasting over 350 teams only six minutes left in the game, ward to next season already. fi rst-place fi nish by the light- compete at home, Buffalo, and good one for the Lakers, howev- “Right now Ben is doing a great times after halftime. That’s Brady-like. Next week, and 5,000 athletes. senior midfi elders, Elin Minge weight four. Philadelphia, Inidanapolis and er, they will be losing nine seniors job,” said WR Hines Ward. “He “It was defi nitely diffi cult,” Ro- he’ll get to go up against Dono- The men’s varsity eight fi n- scored her fifth goal of the The women also competed Athens, Ohio. at the end of the school year. shows no rattle. The whole time, ethlisberger said of his fi rst test van McNabb. season. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD November 3, 2004 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Women’s hockey wins pair couldn’t cover the puck before By Eric Meacham Nolan put it in the net. Contributing writer Senior captain Chrissy Yule closed out the scoring with her The Mercyhurst women’s fi rst goal of the season halfway hockey returned home this past through the third period. weekend to take on the second Sophomore Justine Jackson year program of Clarkson Uni- and freshman Sherilyn Fraser had versity. assists on the goal. The eighth-ranked Lakers On Friday night, Mercyhurst jumped on the Golden Knights again jumped on the Golden early and would not let them get Knights early, but could not put any type of momentum going. them away as easily. On Saturday afternoon Mer- Junior forward Stephanie Bour- cyhurst used three fi rst-period beau put the Lakers up 1-0 late goals to take control of the in the fi rst period with an as- game early. sist given to Marchese, as she Sophomore Julia Colizza put won the face-off and pushed it the Lakers up midway through back to Bourbeau, who beat the the fi rst frame with her second Clarkson goaltender through a goal of the season, with assists screen. coming from sophomores Sarah The Lakers extended their lead Kurth and Jackie Jarrell. to two when freshman Stephanie The Lakers made it 2-0 just Jones beat the goaltender on a less than two minutes later on rebound for her fourth goal of an unassisted shorthanded tally the season. by senior Teresa Marchese. Marchese got her second assist Colizza then added her second of the game, along with sopho- of the game, on a power play, more Ashley Pendleton drawing late in the fi rst period with as- the second assist credit. Katie McAdams/Photo editor sists coming from senior Sara Clarkson then again ruined the Freshmen such as Sherilyn Fraser are making consierable impacts on the women’s hockey team early on. McDonald and junior Samantha shutout opportunity late in the Shirley. second period, as the Golden beat Clark. named last week’s College Hock- weekend. they travel to CHA rival Niagara Clarkson then cut the lead to Knights cashed in on a turnover Mercyhurst dominated the ey America (CHA) Defensive She then backed up last week- University next weekend. two with the only goal of the sec- at center ice. game, out-shooting Clarkson Player of the Week. end’s performance by stopping The team then gets a much-de- ond period. Clarkson forward Jill Clarkson sophomore Lindsay 34-14, including 10-0 in the third Even though Mercyhurst tied 28 of 30 against Clarkson. served break, as they will not play Nolan scored on the power play, Williams put in the rebound period alone. and dropped a game to No. six The Lakers improved their again until they host Princeton as senior goaltender Desi Clark from a shot from Clarkson Clark picked up both wins St. Lawrence last weekend, Clark record to 5-2-1, and look to University on Nov. 20-21. lost her glove on the play and defenseman Andrea Maluta to on the weekend and was also stopped 59 of 63 shots on the continue their winning ways, as Playoffs not a reality for men’s soccer with their large amount of senior plications due to the rivalry, the just 2-8 on the road. By Matt Jackson leadership, were up to the task. Lakers still have an outside shot Win or lose, playoffs or no Contributing writer Coach Keith Cammidge’s at winning the GLIAC. playoffs, no one will argue the squad had just three games to go, With a win over Gannon and an signifi cance of the seniors on Just two years after their Divi- all of which were against GLIAC Ashland loss to Findlay, the Lak- this year’s team in the past four sion II Final Four appearance, teams, the same teams the Lakers ers would be crowned GLIAC years. the Mercyhurst men’s soccer were projected to be at the top champs and would offer some Ruberry, Dan Wagner, Mike team has virtually no chance of of in the preseason polls. salvage to the Laker seniors. Lamm, Shane Hogan, Blythe, making the postseason after a The fi rst of those three games “Beating Gannon always feels Sean Cordova and Ryan Wagner rough week of play. was against the Eagles from good,” said Ruberry, “and win- helped establish a great tradi- Senior Marty Ruberry ex- Ashland University, which had to ning the GLIAC would be a plus tion in the Mercyhurst soccer plained why he and the other look appealing to the Lakers. because we have won the GLIAC program. seniors are disappointed. In 10 games previous to that every year.” The past four seasons have “It is disappointing because contest, the Lakers had lost just File Photo File Photo The Lakers will be going all out been years of successful cam- we’ve made it every year since once to Ashland. Senior Mike Blythe Freshman Kyle Jackson against the Golden Knights of paigns, brought about by those I’ve been here and, in my opin- But as the old cliché says, that Gannon on their home turf with seniors who made such an impact ion, we underachieved if we Senior Mike Blythe scored the a late goal from freshman Kyle is why games aren’t played on Lakers’ lone goal, which came on Jackson to tie Northwood, who seniors playing for pride and the in leading to victory. don’t make it.” paper. hope of ending their career with Their loss will certainly be felt, After two losses at the end of a penalty kick late in the game. the Lakers had beaten 4-1 just a Ashland pulled off the upset Just last year Mercyhurst, Find- year ago. a win against their biggest rival. and the legacy they have left will September to regional foes, the with a 2-1 victory, not only hurt- The teams match up pretty surely be felt next season when Lakers were forced to win out lay and Ashland all represented Despite the fact that the post- ing the Lakers cause in their quest the GLIAC in the NCAA cham- season may be unattainable, the evenly, but a slight advantage many new faces take the blow of to have a legitimate shot at a for the postseason, but also pos- goes to Mercyhurst because of the loss of those athletes. playoff berth. pionships. Lakers do still have a lot to play sibly securing the fact that there The Lakers took another blow for in their fi nal game of the one factor, home fi eld advantage. Despite the many young start- After six straight wins it was will be no GLIAC representative The Lakers are 6-0 on their brand ers, losing seniors such as Ru- beginning to look like the Lakers, in their second game of the season against Gannon. in the postseason. week when they had to rely on Aside from the obvious im- new turf fi eld while Gannon is berry and Blythe is quite a task. Field hockey ends season Volleyball upsets Gannon on a good note with win at home, falls to Edinboro had a lot of injuries and we her best seasons ever. “She gave memorable for the three seniors 6-21 overall. By Justine Adams couldn’t get it together; fi nally, by 100 percent at every game and it By Amy Ruminski at the Hurst, for it was the last Hunt said of the team, “Even Contributing writer the end of the season we picked showed,” said Smith. Contributing writer home contest for Kerry O’Brien, though our record doesn’t show it up and did well.” A huge part of her success is Lyndsi Hughes and Hunt in their it, we’ve improved a lot over the The Mercyhurst women’s fi eld The team has shown a lot of attitude and mental preparation. The Mercyhurst women’s vol- careers at Mercyhurst. Junior season.” hockey team ended this season talent and is capable of being Smith explained that the team leyball season is almost at an Angela Furlano said about the The Lady Lakers have im- with a record of 7-9. undefeated, however, sometimes needs improvement with aca- end, but that doesn’t mean their game, “They are defi nitely a big proved on the court, and more Their fi nal game for the year they do not play to their full demic performance, attitudes go- hope and determination to im- rival. It was a great win because importantly, off the court. Fur- was in Springfi eld, Ohio, against potential. ing into the games and having the prove their record is at an end. we came from behind, and it was lano said, “We’ve been able to Lindenwood University. “Some games we played well same mindset for every game. As senior Missy Hunt said also a big boost in our team’s come together more as a team, The Lady Lakers gave up their and others we didn’t. Sometimes Next year will be Smith’s fourth about the season thus far, “It has confi dence.” and we’ve realized it takes every- first goal 25 minutes into the we just couldn’t get it in the net,” year starting at Mercyhurst. been a good season, involving a Hughes, an outside hitter, and one to produce wins rather than fi rst half, but came back in the said Smith. As a team leader she explained lot of hard work.” freshman Kristin Patterson, had just an individual.” second. “It takes the whole team to that there is not much that she The Lakers are hard at work, 24 kills each, and sophomore Despite losing stars in the The Lakers were determined to score, and when we’re not on, it would change, except how they trying to produce two more Michelle Krob contributed 19 three seniors of this year, the defeat Lindenwood as they went just doesn’t happen.” prepare for games. wins before the conclusion of for the Lakers. core of the Lakers team is re- into two overtime periods. For the most part, everyone “I would start the games dif- the season. Hunt said, “We will Cara Nelson, a sophomore turning, featuring such young Finally, 2:26 into the second gave their best this year. ferently beginning in the locker continue working as hard as we Libero had 37 digs which was a players as Krob and Clapham, in overtime, freshman forward Every team has to deal with room. We all need to be on the have. We’re really beginning to tie for a match high. addition to sophomore Megan Erin Kelleher’s scored giving injuries. same page before we step foot come together.” Krob also had 10 blocks and Fargo who made a signifi cant Mercyhurst a 2-1 win over Lin- It’s a fact of life when you play on that fi eld.” Recently, the Lakers shocked junior Kari Clapham, a setter, impact prior to an injury. denwood. sports, but the one problem the One bright spot has been Kelly Gannon University as they came had a match high of 67 assists. Sophomore Laurel Dauphin Although their record was not team was struggling with was Costanzo, who has been honored back from a defi cit and won over The win for the Lakers im- also showed strong signs of what they hoped, the team gave playing new positions and not for two straight weeks by wom- the Golden Knights. proved their conference record improvement as the season wore it their best. adjusting well. ensfi eldhockey.com for her play On Oct. 27, the first two to 2-13 and their overall record on, and will appear to be a big The team did have a few strikes It is very diffi cult for someone as of late. games went to Gannon with to 6-20. factor for next season. against them this year. who has played offense their en- She scored two goals last week scores of 22-30 and 28-30. The next day, Oct. 28, the Lak- Two freshmen have also made Things like players being forced tire career to suddenly switch to and had an assist on another. But the Lakers were deter- ers traveled to Edinboro Univer- a considerable contribution to into new positions, academic become a defensive player. The team will have a chance mined to play their best against sity to face the Fighting Scots in the cause this season, in Peter- struggles, as well as team injuries One player in particular had no to start fresh next fall, and with a rival, especially on their own an independent match. son and Christine Nisbet, both make for a diffi cult season. problem at all. four strong seniors for the 2005 court. The Lakers came up on the of whom hail from Saskatch- According to junior defender, Junior defender Katie King season, there is no doubt that The Lakers rallied and came short end, winning only one out ewan. Christine Smith, the team went used to be an offensive player. they will be anything short of back and won the next three, of four matches. The team has two more GLI- up and down this season. “We She was switched to defense excellent. with scores of 30-25, 30-28 and The scores of the 3-1 defeat AC games left, facing the Uni- started out strong at the begin- this year, and in the opinions of 15-13. were 24-30, 32-34, 30-27, 24-30. versity of Findlay on Nov. 5, and ning of the season, but we soon her teammates, she had one of This game also proved to be The Lakers’ record dropped to Ashland on Nov. 6.