HE EST. 1929 VTOL. 87 NO. 9 MerciadEDNESDAY OVEMBER MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY W , N 13, 2013 Car takes out apartment Unoccupied Lewis Ave. building hit at ground level

By Jake Lowy Contributing writer

Just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, a motorist drove East 38th Street and into the 3808 Lewis Ave. apartment building, caving in the exterior wall of a basement level apartment. The apartment has been unoccupied this term, so no students were injured. The woman driving the car was alert and conscious when she was taken by ambulance for treatment. According to authorities at the scene Tuesday after- noon, the driver was westbound on E. 38th Street when she crossed the boulevard, crossed the eastbound lane of E. 38th Street, and then went up the curb and hit the apartment building on the corner of E. 38th Street and Lewis Avenue. According to Deputy Erie Fire Chief Jeff Carroll, “She tried turning onto Wayne Street, when she saw oncoming traffi c approaching she sped up. She drove onto the grass and into the building.” The collision took out the window and at lease a foot of wall. The surrounding structure that didn’t caved in is and holding up at the time.

Jake Lowy photo A motorist lost control of her car Tueday and crashed through the basement apartment of 3808 Lewis Ave. Here, college staff check the damage. No students were injured. The driver was taken for treatment of what appeared to be minor injuries. @TheMerciad

Jake Lowy photo Jake Lowy photo Broadway star visits ’Hurst Rivera said, “I want to Rivera has had her fair share teachers, and believe in what By Chelsea Cool contribute something to the of success but she also had they want to do, while having Contributing writer future.” Another way Chita set backs, when asked how a sense of humor.” was able to give back was by she handled set backs, Rivera The event ended with the Broadway legend Chita celebrating her birthday with said, “This is your life and it’s crowd on their feet and stu- Rivera graced the stage of the the Broadway Cares founda- all about having support so dents talking about how in Mary D’ Angelo Performing tion. set backs happen but learning awe of Rivera’s life they are Arts Center (PAC), on Tues- Rivera did a show and from them is important and and how open she was in the day, Nov. 12. helped to raise over $5,000 for then moving forward.” talk. Rivera and Dr. Brett John- the cherity. Rivera has a love for the Sophomore Tonya Len- son did a question and answer As a dancer, Rivera strived arts saying, “without the arts hart said, “She is just amaz- session in which Rivera for perfection, she learned not people would not know who ing and so humble. She was shared her experiences in her to question her teachers and they really are, it would be a heartwarming and she con- expansive career on the stage. she learned to push herself to sin not to have the arts.” nected with me and inspired Rivera has originated such be better. Rivera talked about her me.” roles as Anita in West Side She credits a lot of this to career but she also wanted Sami Rapp photo Story, Velma Kelly in Chicago, her early dance training, her to share her advice by saying, Chita Rivera talks with Brett Johnson, Ph.D. Rivera shares her and Aurora in Kiss of the family, God, her peers and “Kids need to know their @TheMerciad experiences regarding her years performing on Broadway. Spider Woman. mentors. history, how to listen to their

Read more inside & online Merciad Index Online Poll Results News: Are you feeling burnt out - History students photograph Erie News...... 2 Arts & Entertainment: Features...... 3 from the semester system? - Yamato returns with an encore and a bang A & E...... 4 9% No, this is easy! A & E...... 5 Be sure to vote in this week’s online poll: Opinion...... 6 26% Yes, I am like a zombie. For the up-and-coming student radio station, Sports...... 7 what genre of music would you like to hear? 16% I would be dead if it wasn’t for coffee Laker Living...... 8 49% Yes, semesters were the worst idea EVER. merciad.mercyhurst.edu Page 2 e Merciad November 13, 2013 News History students photograph Erie These testimonies, along with with diffi culties getting tes- By Will Bickelmann the pictures, are what the stu- timonies, they all seem to be Staff writer dents turn in for their fi nal enjoying it.” product. The photographs will be Mercyhurst students will be The students of Magoc’s exhibited at Stairways Center taking photographs of build- Introduction to Public His- City Arts at 138 E. 26th St., in ings all around Erie and get- tory and Museum Studies December. ting testimonials about the were split into nine teams of They will be for sale and chosen buildings as part of three before being given a sec- with the proceeds going the project “Erie Places, Erie tion of the city to work within. towards locally run nonprofi t Stories.” Magoc organized for intro causes. For the term project, Prof. to photography workshop to “This allows this project to Chris Magoc, Ph.D., has teach the students how to take raise awareness of the city’s assigned his students a section intriguing photographs of the historical relevance and simul- of Erie, from which they will buildings. taneously provide funding for then choose different build- Most of the photographs local causes,” he said. ings to photograph. were on camera phones and “The new length of the This choice can be based on quite profi cient. semesters allowed the stu- historical relevance, interest- When asked about the gen- dents to have enough time to ing architecture or anything eral reaction of the students, complete it,” said Magoc. “I else that makes the building Magoc said, “Most of the never could’ve assigned any- stand out. reactions I get are positive. thing like this if Mercyhurst After the photographs are The students are getting to was still on trimesters.” taken, the students fi nd a local do an interactive experience Taylor Rollins photo person who knows about the for their project rather than Public history majors Allie Stacy and KayAnn Warner hold a 1922 map of the Frontier Park area in building and can tell its story. book-work. Except for those @bickelmann_will the city of Erie for the “Erie Places, Erie Stories” project. Ice Center upgrades sound LAKER MOMENT system and scoreboards and the overall community as system will add increased By Melanie Todd shown by the partnership of excitement and energy to the Contributing writer the school with the two local upcoming games. companies. It is known that music helps The Mercyhurst Ice Center, “We are extremely grateful organize the brain; the new home to the Division I men’s for the opportunity to work sound system could prove to and women’s ice hockey teams with these two fi ne organi- be useful for more than just as well as various commu- zations and for their support entertainment. nity teams will be getting an of Mercyhurst, our hockey The sounds in and around a upgrade. programs, and the community hockey game can cause stress Partnering with Great Lakes members who use our facil- but music can act as a point of Insurance and Erie Insur- ity,” said Kemp. focus for the players as they ance has provided a budget The players and fans alike set up. of $150,000 for a new score- are eager for the new sound The updates to the board as well as an updated system. Mercyhurst Ice Center sound system. When the music starts are another example of “We’re thrilled about playing between the plays, Mercyhurst University adapt- enhancing the image of our depending on the game, spec- ing to the changing society facility, our hockey programs tators will either be dead silent and technology while remain- and the institution,” said allowing the music to focus ing true to its heritage. Senior Associate Athletic the players or excitedly sing- Director Aaron Kemp. ing along. There is a powerful con- Student hockey fans say that nection between Mercyhurst the scoreboard and sound @TheMerciad

Mercyhurst University Sami Rapp photo Police & Safety Police Log Snow season is fun for students By Sami Rapp Sunday, Nov. 3 Harassment 4010 Lewis Ave. It’s that time of year at Mercyhurst. The snow is back. We’ve gotten lucky Closed so far this year, as this is the fi rst snowfall that has stuck to the ground. On Monday night, the snow started to fall and it came down fast. Within Wednesday, Nov. 6 four hours, about two inches of snow covered everything. Controlled Substance Even though some students were not happy to see the snow, many McAuley Hall others were excited to see it blanketing our school. Students were seen Referred for discipline outside late Monday throwing snowballs, making snow angels and build- ing snowmen. With the snow, Mercyhurst is transformed. Everything looks more Wednesday, Nov. 6 magical and the snow makes everything seem less dreary. Vandalism While the snow is beautiful, it can also be a hazard. Between the snow Parking Lot #11 and ice, the roads are slippery so be careful. On Tuesday, a car crashed Closed into a campus on lower Lewis due to the unsafe road conditions. Be careful, Lakers, and make sure to make the most out of the snow. Sunday, Nov. 10 Liquor Law Violation 613 E 38th St Res-life incident News Brief MSG to continue smoothie bar Dear Mercyhurst Students, On behalf of Mercyhurst Student Government, we’d like to thank you all for your support and contributions to the Smoothie Bar test run. The Smoothie Bar was only a pilot to help determine whether it would be a viable option in the future. MSG only gave out a limited number of coupons, because we wanted to make sure that the students would be purchasing smoothies even at market price. The $1 off coupons for the smoothie bar helped entice students to get smoothies and for promotion purposes. Again we would like to thank you all for your participation and taking the opportunity to support the cause. We sold a total of 675 smoothies. It will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11-5pm for the rest of the semester. Warmly, Mercyhurst Student Government November 13, 2013 e Merciad Page 3 Features It’s game time at National Defense U. avoid biases in judgment. over the world. By Nathan Turner Wheaton and Melonie Elizabeth Bartels, a CASL Contributing writer Richey, a second year grad- research analyst and the spon- uate student in the Intel- sor of the Mercyhurst team’s Many of the upperclass- ligence Studies program, workshop at the NDU, voiced men in the Intelligence recently took this idea to the great excitement for the Department know of Pro- Center for Applied Strate- results of the workshop. fessor Kris Wheaton’s fasci- gic Learning at the National “The demonstrations offered nation with games. He uses Defense University. new tools for government them in his courses to help The pair showcased a teachers working to integrate students implicitly learn con- game called The Mind’s Lie, cognitive issues into the educa- cepts that will be helpful in a game of their own design tion of policy makers,” she said. their futures as analysts. meant to help participants While this high praise “Games,” he says, “are learn how to avoid cognitive is a great example of how great for teaching without biases through the use of Mercyhurst is seeking to be on teaching.” realistic scenarios. the cutting-edge in improv- He uses the example of They taught some of the ing intelligence analysis, the poker players and proba- nation’s top analysts, game importance of this event is bility to further explain the designers and simulation best summed up in Wheaton’s concept. experts how to play the words. “A great poker player game, while also display- “It was a pretty big deal doesn’t have someone teach ing Wheaton’s research on to be invited to present the him how to use probabil- the effectiveness of games- workshops to top people ity,” he said. “He learns it based learning. involved in gaming and simu- by learning to calculate the Both the game and the lation within the Department odds through the game and research were well received of Defense; the fact that they learning how to calculate at the CASL, which is tasked loved it was an even bigger the odds of him drawing the with improving the “strate- deal,” he said. right cards.” gic decision making and crit- Games are also capable ical thinking capabilities” of Caitlyn Merkel photo of teaching students how to leaders from the US and all @TheMerciad Melonie Richey and Prof. Kris Wheaton designed a game to showcase at the National Defense U. Students develop faith in MYRACLE club is the most convenient time learn more about God’s ation for their Exemplary By Dan Tarr for the students. This is usu- message and deepen their Program Award, in the cat- Features editor ally at the end of the school faith. Ice-breakers are a big egory of “developing Lead- week. part of the retreats. At the ers for the future.” This is Students at Mercyhurst The club was started back end of each retreat, a survey an award that is one of six have many different religious in 2011. It was created in is given out to the children national awards presented to backgrounds. One such order for students to share to ask them how much they Catholic Campus Ministry background is the Roman their faith with school-aged enjoyed the retreat. programs. Catholic faith. One way that students. “A big part is getting kids If you would like to know Roman Catholic students at As of now, there are more to learn who they are and if more about MYRACLE, or Mercyhurst can grow and than 30 members in the club. they want to live as a ‘dis- would like more information deepen their faith is by join- Most of them are actively ciple of the Lord’,” senior about becoming a member, ing MYRACLE, the only involved; however, some of member Kevin Dudek said. contact the club at MYR- Roman Catholic club that them are not as involved due The club has also donated [email protected]. Mercyhurst has to offer. to time or other obligations. goods and other items to If you would like to know The full title of the club is MYRACLE has been to Lakers for Life and local more about Campus Minis- Mercyhurst Youth Retreats four states. They have also homeless shelters in the Erie try in general, please contact and Catholic Leadership been to six or seven dio- area. During Lent, the club Campus Ministry Director Education (MYRACLE). ceses, and have reached out has performed the Living Greg Baker at gbaker@mer- The main thing the club to 1,400 students in grade Stations in the Erie diocese. cyhurst.edu. does is attend retreats and school. MYRACLE was recently Contributed photo service projects. The retreats The main goal of each recognized by the Catholic The MYRACLE club at a retreat in Grove City. are usually done whenever it retreat is to help children Campus Ministry Associ- @dantarr88 Forum to ask “Religious? To Be or Not to Be?” dinator, last month asking if the forum and have named it to attend, but rather are wel- intriguing. the forum aims to elicit under- By Alexandra Kleckner you would be interested in “Religious? To Be or not to come to listen to what their Religion is an issue that we standing and thought-provok- Contributing writer joining fellow students for an Be.” peers have to say on the topic have grown to shy away from ing discussion amongst the “open mic” student forum to All students are encouraged of religion in hopes of being discussing because of some student body. If you didn’t mark a religious discuss various opinions on to attend the event which is exposed to new insight on the unwritten law that it is taboo, “Hopefully, students will affi liation on your application religion and religious affi lia- being held on Tuesday, Nov. vehemently debated subject. similar to talking about sex or walk away with a sense of unity to MU, chances are likely that tion. 19, at 5:30-7 p.m. in the Stu- According to Amatangelo, politics at a dinner party. rooted in intelligent dialogue you received an email from Due to the amount of inter- dent Union. the forum will “give students The objective here is not rather than division rooted in Betty Amatangelo, assistant est Campus Ministry received Although this is an “open the opportunity to participate to point any fi ngers or shame ignorance,” Amatangelo said. director of Campus Ministry in response to the email, mic” of sorts, students do in dialogue” and will appeal anyone based on their affi lia- and Interfaith program coor- they have decided to host not have to speak in order to all those who fi nd diversity tion or lack thereof, but rather @TheMerciad

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By Mathew Anderson igan State University and M.F.A. in Painting from Edinboro Uni- Editor-in-Chief versity along with studying at the Vermont Studio School. The Cummings Art Gallery is Ivey’s works have been accepting entries for its annual featured in the Friends of Juried Art Show to be presented Mercyhurst annual exhibition, Jan. 13 through Feb. 9 and the the Erie Art Museum’s annual deadline will be Jan. 8. Students Juried Spring Show and was who are interested are encour- featured in the Erie Art Museum aged to enter up to three original in a one-person showing, titled works of art. “Paper work.” “Paper maché pac.mercyhurst.edu photo These works may use any artis- sculpture has been my medium tic medium, including drawing, of choice for over 20 years Yamato painting, photography, com- and while being a less than puter generated works, ceramics, well respected art form, it has Mary D’Angelo PAC pen and ink, charcoal and mixed ceaselessly amazed me with its media. This list is not exhausted possibilities,” Ivey said. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 7:30 pm ,however, and works of any The deadline for submitted artistic medium may be submit- works will be Jan. 8; however, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 2:00 pm ted. All submitted works must if a student is interested in sub- mitting work but will not be on be display-ready when submitted In celebration of 20 amazing years, campus for the J-term, works to the Gallery. Yamato - The Drummers of Japan will embark Heather Dana, director of may be submitted at Cummings the Cummings Art Gallery, is Art Gallery Dec. 9-13 from 9 on a special anniversary tour “ROJYOH,” or “on especially excited about this a.m. to 12 p.m. the road.” Fans from all over the world will experi- opportunity for the students to Artists will be notifi ed by email ence the spectacular celebration of their exhilarating show their talent in this showing. whether or not their artwork combination of drumming and theatricality. This “I look forward to seeing has been accepted into the sensation returns to the Mercyhurst stage in an encore all of the students’ entries for exhibition on Jan. 10, following presentation for two performances of unforgettable, this year’s Juried Student Show. adjudication. explosive rhythm you won’t want to miss. There is always such a wide The exhibition will run Jan. variety of media-be it drawing, 13 through Feb. 9, 2014. The paintings, ceramic works, digital Cummings Art Gallery is open arts and photography. What Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – the students have learned over Salina Bowe photo 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, the year in their art classes is Artwork is now being accepted for the annual juried student 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more infor- reflected here. Such a strong art show that will be presented in January. mation about volunteering or showing of talent,” Dana said. work study employment, please Artwork that is to be judged contact Cummings Art Gallery must have been created at Director, Dana, at hdada@ Mercyhurst University and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. wall Gallery and head merchan- mercyhurst.edu or by phone at cannot be more than two years This year’s juror, Joanne Ivey diser at Campbell Pottery Store. (814) 824-2092. old. Entries accompanied with of the Campbell Pottery Store, Ivey regularly attends the Buyers a completed label can be taken will judge all submitted work. market of American Craft in to Cummings Art Gallery and For the past eight years, Ivey has Philadelphia. Ivey received her @mathewanderson1 dropped off on Jan. 7 and 8 been the director of the Stone- B.A. in Art History from Mich- pac.mercyhurst.edu photo On Screen/In Person Film Series: Yamato returns with Mr. Cao Goes to Washington Taylor Little Theatre Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Follow the unexpected journey of Rep. Joseph an encore and a bang Cao–the fi rst Vietnamese American elected to the By Megan Pacileo U.S. Congress, the only non-white House Republican Staff writer of the 111th Congress, and the only Republican to vote for President Obama’s Health Care Reform Bill. Yamato’s show has been called a show of “unbridled Filmmaker, S. Leo Chiang, will run a Q&A session enthusiasm, much humor and following the fi lm great musical variety,” by The Scotsman Magazine. And $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors now, they will be returning to $1 for Mercyhurst students (with ID) Mercyhurst for a spectacular 20th anniversary show. The drummers of Yamato have been coming to Mercyhurst for years, since the early 2000s, always draw- ing in large crowds. artssa.org photo This year, to celebrated Well-known drumming band, Yamato, is celebrating 20 years of entertaining audiences around the 20 amazing years, Yamato, world by returning to campus with an explosive performance. the drummers of Japan are embarking on a spe- stage with booming power. members a variety of tradi- Offi ce window. cial anniversary tour, called Audience members should tional Asian dress, as well as The show will be held in “ROJYOH,” or “on the expect quite a performance. a table where people can view the Mary D’Angelo Perform- road.” Yamato is known not only other Asian instruments. ing Arts Center on Saturday, This show is said to be quite for their skill as drummers, This sensation returns to Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., and the experience, a spectacu- but their incredibly theatrical the Mercyhurst stage in an Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at 2:00 lar festivity of their adren- performances. encore presentation for two p.m. aline-charged mixture of Monday, Dec. 6, 2013: This show is made possi- performances of extraordi- Please contact Jamie Grady drumming and theatricality. Deadline for Submission ble by a partnership between nary, booming rhythm you with any questions. This tour will take them Mercyhurst University and won’t want to miss. For more information, to central American and the Asian Pacifi c American Yamato shows have sold including ticket prices, please throughout North America. Association of Erie. out for years, and there are check the Mercyhurst Insti- Thursday, May 1, 2014: This extraordinary show Erie APAA is a nonprofi t tickets still available, so be tute of Arts and Culture, at The Lumen Reception is said to highlight Yamato’s organization made up of dif- sure to buy them early. http://miac.mercyhurst.edu/ most memorable perfor- ferent groups from Asia to Mercyhurst students can events/yamato/. mances. unite all different cultures in see the show for just $5. All Using Taiko drums, some For more information contact: Erie. you have to do is purchase of which are more than 400 Before the show, they will your ticket the day of the years old, Yamato channels Kenneth Schiff be providing a fashion show performance and present up an ancient thunder, as Email: [email protected] in the lobby, to show audience your student ID at the Box their instruments light up the @TheMerciad Phone: (814) 824-2461

Full list of events can be found View upcoming performances: www.merciad.mercyhurst.edu/ on the PAC website www.miac.mercyhurst.edu arts_entertainment Online November 13, 2013 e Merciad Page 5 Arts & Entertainment ARTPOP reinvents Gaga jam out to at concerts, simply By Juan Mendez because of its high live poten- News editor REVIEW tial. The guitar riffs and drum ment tracks like never heard works are surely to work Lady Gaga is back in the before set against beats that amazingly when Gaga per- industry and, this time, she’s you wouldn’t expect from forms the song live, but the coming for the crown. the singer. track feels somewhat weak as “ARTPOP,” Gaga’s third “Aura,” produced by Gaga compared to those preceding studio album, is anything but and Zedd, explores mid- it. Nonetheless, it’s a “rock similar to any of her previ- dle-eastern guitar riffs and out” kind of song that brings ous releases. With this release, heavy electronic beats as Gaga the listener back to the golden Gaga describes herself as explores the empowerment of ages of female empowerment, a “phoenix rising from the women hidden behind their made possible by pop and ashes.” Gaga speaks the truth, “cover,” be it their cultural rock artists alike. as she will surely soar thanks wear or the reserved nature of “Do What U Want,” the to “ARTPOP.” The songs feel their behavior. It serves as an album’s second single, is Lady like a breath of fresh air for amazing opening track, as the Gaga’s emancipation from fans of her music, as they are powerful vocals and intense the media attention. Follow- experimental, fun and different bridges are both sultry yet ing all the criticism she’s gone without removing the essence bold, a common theme across through for her weight, her of her fame monster: a track the album. addiction problems and cer- listing that can make it to the The other two, “Venus” tain rumors regarding her top of the charts upon release. and “G.U.Y. (Girl Under- gender, Gaga starts a move- After a hip injury in the neath You),” both discuss ment for pop culture. Her midst of her Born This Way the power of women beyond chorus, an exclamation of tour, Gaga was forced to halt the bedroom, comparing “you can’t have my heart and production of her newest them to the goddess of you won’t use my mind, but project, giving her time to love, a mystical being capa- do what you want with my reevaluate the direction she ble of anything. Gaga takes body” is her way of laying wanted to take with the album us across the universe with down the law for pop con- and what tracks she wanted to her robotic instrumentals noisseurs and critics alike: crit- feature. After 50 songs were and references to ancient icize her all you want, but you recorded and considered to be mythology and outer space. can’t take her creative genius put in the album, the list was “G.U.Y.,” however, paints away. R. Kelly’s appearance on narrowed to 11 tracks, most the image of a woman who the song is crucial to its suc- of which could be considered doesn’t need to come out on cess, as he compliments her some of her best. strong vocals and the rather top to know she’s in control. www.ladygaga.com photo I’ll cut to the chase and With lyrics like “I’m best calm instrumentals excellently. Lady Gaga has reinvented herself with her latest album, “ARTPOP,” a manifesto of what pop say this before anything else: when I’m in love and I’m in “ARTPOP” is one of the “ARTPOP” is an exploration love with you,” Gaga tells album’s most defi ning tracks. culture should sound like. of popular culture and artistic her personal story of power, Gaga sings about her beauty as tens of the album, I still fi nd vulnerable of her songs. In making music. After the hour- expression. Unlike “The Fame only fed by the affection of an artist and how her creativity myself skipping the song every the track, Gaga talks about long show that is “ARTPOP,” Monster” or “Born This Way,” her lover. Although Gaga’s is unlimited and unique to her which were hit single machines persona, all by saying that her time it comes on. The lyrics are her drug addiction and the she’s bound to get tons of it. betting for full control of her decent at best, but the music is support her family and lover To sum it up, “ARTPOP” for Gaga, “ARTPOP” feels relationship, “G.U.Y.” could “artpop” could mean anything. fresh not because she’s given After all, the range in the album just weak. It’s a tragedy that provided her with. The song is not a refi ned, exclusive easily give her control of the there had to be one weak song is a slow piano ballad that experience: anyone can join us more songs to listen on pop charts as well. truly shows that her talent the radio that will stay in our cannot be contained to one on such a great album. focuses more on the weakness in on the fun, as it has wide- For the sake of keeping “Mary Jane Holland” is in Gaga’s voice as she carries spread appeal and a variety heads for weeks, but because the content family friendly, I subject and one subject only; she’s letting her true artist out musician, singer, songwriter, easily my favorite track off through beautiful lines and of tracks, almost guaranteed will say the following: “Sexxx of “ARTPOP.” Disregarding powerful choruses, comparing to please the masses. It’s a far and still achieving the former. Dreams” and “Jewels n’ performer and overall artist, It is a ride fi lled with a variety Gaga is the queen of all trades. the very obvious references, the need for company to her step from “Born This Way,” Drugs,” the latter of which Gaga has outdone herself in addiction. “Dope” is one of but this musical gypsy life of sounds and lyrics, which features rap artists T.I., Twista “Swine” is very similar to somehow manage to work “Aura” in terms of the instru- terms of fi nding the perfect those tear-jerking apologies of hers has certainly made it and Too $hort, are both very balance between strong vocals that have always had a spot in a step in the right direction. excellently against and with raunchy tracks. The lyrics and mental style and the empow- each other. erment theme, telling the and strong instrumentals. At the heart of the industry. All of the songs are genius, production work that went no point do these two con- “Gypsy” is a combina- powerful and fun, a feat that This is the result of Gaga’s into both songs made them audience that in fact, she is not collaboration with many art- a swine. It is a powerful track fl ict, but they rather comple- tion of both a ballad and a has usually been a “pick two” raunchy in the best ways pos- ment each other throughout power-pop track, accompa- system for most of the indus- ists and producers from all sible. Fans of previous songs in terms of a heavily electronic walks of the industry, from beat and vocals shouted at you, the track. Lyrically, the song is nied with lyrics about fi nally try until now. such as Rihanna’s “S&M” and rather genius: she talks about being able to settle down Clearly, the applause is well DJs such as Zedd and Madeon Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” which only makes it that much to rap artists like T.I., Twista entertaining. the effect of popular culture in one place with someone deserved. There is little room will fall in love with these two on the character of Mary Jane after seeing it all. Madeon has for improvement in tracks and Too $hort. The result is tracks, but so will anyone else. “Donatella” and “Fashion!” an amazing exposition of her are two very different tracks Holland, who refuses to give done a great job of producing like “Fashion!” and “MANi- The songs are very demon- into the “blonde or the culture the track, as it is one of the CURE,” but the album is still versatility as a singer, able to strative of Gaga’s range, both talking about the same thing: go from a breathtaking ballad the high life of the fashion of the popular” but still lives most musically pleasing in the excellent as it is. “ARTPOP” is musically and lyrically. Not a lifestyle of debauchery and album: it’s techno and fun, but a must-have for any fan of pop to a rave song in the two sec- only can she be sultry and industry. What’s the difference? onds between tracks without Their quality. “Donatella,” an excess. Even with the subject it’s not excessive. music. Once again, Lady Gaga sexual, but she can also main- matter, the song manages to Finally, Gaga closes up has managed to outdo herself, breaking a sweat. tain the desire for fame that anthem to couturier Donatella The album kicks off with Versace, sounds shallow yet be tame and sultry without “ARTPOP” with its lead as she has blown the roars of made “The Fame” and “The being too controversial. single, “Applause,” where the competition out of the a trio that is best described Fame Monster” such interna- fun. It’s one of those songs as the main ingredients for a that stick from the fi rst listen So far, Gaga showed the she claims the applause and water. tional successes. audiences she can be fun, the praise she receives from good time. “Aura,” “Venus” “MANiCURE” is one of on, a characteristic that “Fash- and “G.U.Y.” are empower- ion!” lacks. After a good 13 lis- shallow and thoughtful; how- her fans and critics alike are @jaymnd those songs everyone will ever, “Dope” is the most what motivate her to continue Restore the shore at Club Jersey Admission and shuttle are Samaritans Purse Fund and “My cousin had to be res- By Sam Beckas free for all attendees. SAC all proceeds will be sent fol- cued via Jet Ski and my other Staff writer encourages attendees to dress lowing the event. Farley says, cousin’s boyfriend lost his like their favorite Jersey Shore “We chose this organization house,” said Farley. But that’s Club Jersey is an event being character, or club-classy. for many reasons. The larger not the only issue. held by Student Activities There will be a raffl e to organizations, like the Red Jersey is now requiring Council and was coordinated raise funds for the damage Cross, use a decent amount of homes to be raised to a certain by junior Michelle Farley and done to the Jersey Shoreline donated money for salaries, height. If your home can even sophomore Bri Macri. The during super storm sandy in while Samaritan’s Purse gives be saved at all, the raising of a purpose is to help raise funds 2012. Tickets for baskets are the majority of funds received house costs roughly $30,000. to clean up the Jersey shore. 50 cents for one or $3 for an to the project at hand.” “It is frustrating to me that Club Jersey will be held on arms length. Baskets include: The fund will go towards due to the slanted view of Friday, Nov. 15th from 10 p.m. workout materials, movie, and the Ocean Country Relief Jersey that has been estab- to 2 a.m. The event is being tanning products and more. Fund, a program within the lished in relation to the TV held at the Metropolitan, or The items in the gift bas- US Disaster Fund. Farley show Jersey Shore, people do the Metro, in downtown Erie. kets are Jersey Shore themed chose this program because not see the urgency of the The event is held solely for in correspondence with their she said, “This program really situation and thus aid is not MU students and SAC asks famous slogan G.T.L. G.T.L hits home to me since my fl owing in, especially since the that everyone bring their stu- also stands for Give to Those mom grew up in that county disaster is comparable to Hur- dent I.D. who Lost, and is the theme of and much of my extended ricane Katrina in its impact.” Student Activities Council the event. family still live there.” will be running a bus shuttle Raffl e tickets can be bought Farley wants to stress her for attendees every half an throughout the week at the frustration that the Jersey @Sambeckas hour from the student union student union table set up Shore does not receive much starting at 10 p.m. and run- by MSG and SAC, as well as attention from disaster relief ning until 2 a.m. However, at the event. You must be in programs or the public in students are able to drive to attendance to claim your prize. general due to the show Jersey the venue if they wish. The funds are going to Shore. Page 6 e Merciad November 13, 2013 Opinion Relay forThe views Life expressed successful in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be emailed to [email protected]. Graduate School Night e Good... Due to the overwhelming number of smoothies purchased in The Laker Inn over the past few days, provided limited success MSG has decided to keep the smoothie bar running event. half of the room got up to business students really bene- on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays throughout the By Samantha Beckas The presentation encouraged leave. I’m sure this was disap- fi tted and attendance was not remainder of the semester. Staff writer students of all majors and pointing to the Business Club as high as they probably hoped. all ages to attend. The fl iers members as well as the repre- The schools that presented The Business Club hosted said, “It’s never too early to sentatives. were very enthusiastic about Graduate School Night on Nov. start thinking about graduate As more speakers presented, their programs and did not 7 in the Mercy Heritage Room. school.” more students left. I stayed at hesitate to answer any question Graduate School Night was That statement is true. As a the presentation in case there thrown at them. e Bad... meant to introduce graduate sophomore I was very excited turned out to be any hospitality There were a lot of papers programs for students if inter- to attend the presentation and opportunities and I was also and pamphlets to read and ested in continuing their educa- start planning my future, as interested in what the different some schools gave freebies such A car crashed into a Lewis apartment building early tion after their undergraduate were other students. schools had to offer. as coasters and water bottles, Tuesday afternoon. Luckily, the apartment was vacant studies. As a hospitality student, I only After talking to students that and who doesn’t like freebies? There were supposed to be 10 slightly benefi tted. Not many of ended up leaving, they were Overall, for those who actu- but the accident left a huge hole in the wall, as shown schools in attendance including the schools that were in atten- disappointed that there was so ally benefi tted, the night was here. Mercyhurst. dance mentioned any kind of much hype for them to attend successful and the business club Those schools included Clark- further degrees in hospitality. but then were not able to get should be proud. son University, Duquesne Uni- That’s ok. I have considered a anything out of it. For those who did not bene- versity, Niagara University, Penn master’s degree in business and Graduate School Night is a fi t, Mercyhurst and the Career State Behrend, Robert Morris that would work well for my great idea. I commend the Busi- Development Center should University, Rochester Institute area of study and career path. ness Club and Walker School of offer another “graduate school of Technology, Syracuse Uni- However, that’s not the case Business staff on their effort night” more similar to the versity, University of Buffalo, for students who study biology, and success among business Clubs and Organizations Fair or University of Pittsburgh, and archaeology, psychology, or any students that night. Career Fair, where there is more Mercyhurst. other major than a business A good thing about those opportunity for all students. All of which are located in major, offered on this campus who stayed, business student neighboring areas; however, for that matter. or not, is that they were intro- University of Pittsburgh was I was surprised to see the duced to schools they may not @Sambeckas not able to attend. Mercy Heritage Room so full have known about and gained For weeks, every student on upon my arrival. There were knowledge of them. campus saw fl iers and received people without seats…at fi rst. The problem is that they emails inviting them to the After the fi rst speaker, almost invited all students and only e Ugly...

Even though registration has just started, many stu- dents are already frustrated at not getting the courses Police and Safety should carry guns they need or were counting on. of Police and Safety come Either way, the body count is in recent years. Since mem- By Nathan Turner across this incident and that unacceptable. bers of the student body Contributing writer the offender is harmed with a 2: Police and Safety is cannot carry firearms of fi rearm. Two ways this occur- armed. The offender sees their own, I’d prefer that the I am going to probably draw rence can end: Police and Safety officers men who are paid to protect Correction: a lot of ire for this opinion, 1: Police and Safety is with their weapons drawn us from these threats should but I believe Police and Safety unarmed. The offender sees and aimed at him. He is left be able to use deadly force if should be able to carry fi re- Police and Safety offi cers and with the option of surren- needed. It would be a deter- The Nov. 6 edition of The Merciad featured a arms. Not just Tasers, but chooses to fi re upon them. der before harming anyone, rent for anyone who thinks actual, lethal force fi rearms. The batons they currently or trying to fi re upon them they can just walk on campus “Weird” which wrongly questioned the spending of My reason: I prefer low body wield are useless and they and having them shoot him. and harm the student popu- college funds regarding the new artwork installation counts. are left with the option to Either way, he is neutralized lation. It does us no good to in the main hallway of Old Main. Let’s use the real-world either wait until he runs out with minimal injury and/or pretend that there are none This installation is comprised completely of example of someone trying of ammunition to respond, loss of life. who wish to harm us. “It does donated works from local artists. It is due to the to come on to the campus during which time he could I don’t know if the readers the sheep no good to agree to infl ict harm to members kill multiple people, or run have noticed that Mercyhurst on a policy of vegetarianism generosity of these artists that our main hallway is of the student body, like out into the line of fi re and isn’t exactly closed off from when the wolf disagrees.” able to stay looking fresh and new each time the some of the instances that risk getting themselves killed the rest of the world. There exhibition changes. The Merciad apologizes for the have occurred in the past. in addition to whomever are threats which can, and comment. Now, let’s say that members the offender came to harm. have come onto this campus @TheMerciad

On-campus parking is atrocious The Merciad their condemned state. The ing storm drains. a lot all the way on the other By Charles Robinson main parking garage on East The parking garages are not side of campus, even when Contributing writer Main Drive next to the Duval the only concern. The state those lots may be filled to Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Apartments is not much of the regular, ground-level capacity as well. Parking on Mathew Anderson Editor-in-Chief editormerciad Parking on a college campus better. The garage’s stairs parking lots are also quite the street is also an option, Zach Dorsch Managing Editor managingmerciad is a great privilege. On many are rotted throughout, with questionable. Many of these but this is not the safest idea, Juan Mendez News Editor newsmerciad college campuses, it is often gaping holes in the concrete lots have numerous potholes both for ourselves and our Daniel Tarr Features Editor featuremerciad restricted to just juniors and and metal shards sticking or chipped asphalt. vehicles, due to traffi c and Samantha Bante Sports Editor sportsmerciad A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad seniors, or those deemed nec- every which way. This is not only damaging other factors. Garrett Erwin Alejandra Zeron Opinion Editor opinionmerciad essary to needing a vehicle. to the vehicles of everyday Now, I am not asking to campus goers, but it is not as park on a golden throne. I Leann Krysiak Copy Editor copymerciad On other campuses, parking Nicole Lawrence Graphics photomerciad The parking welcoming to those coming am just asking for the admin- costs are horrendous, often Sami Rapp Photo Editor photomerciad ranging from 50 to hundreds facilities“ on the to visit our beautiful school. istration and those atop the Ethan Johns Web Editor ejohns89 of dollars or more just for a Mercyhurst campus Fortunately, the McAuley maintenance department to Will DeFeo Ad Manager admerciad parking pass. are in deplorable lot was patched during the please reconsider. Bill Welch Adviser wwelch Fortunately, at Mercyhurst, summer, but is still a pretty I understand that even on a we have the luxury of just condition. rough go. small campus like ours, there being required to be a soph- ” As a result of forcing vari- are many things requiring omore or older to obtain ous parking garages or lots to your attention, but please The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of a regular parking pass for The only solution to this close due to their poor condi- consider funding some sort Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the school year, absolutely no charge. that appeared to be offered tions, the number of available of parking makeover plan to with the exception of finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room parking spots has dwindled get the garages and lots back Not having to pay for park- so far is some yellow caution 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. ing is a wonderful thing, but tape, which was not heeded signifi cantly and fi nding one up to par. It will be much it also comes with a price in by students using the garage. of those spots on campus has safer for everyone involved, itself. The parking facilities The garage’s concrete deck become a nightmare in itself. including faculty, staff and The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be on the Mercyhurst campus Students and even some students alike. with its many cracks is also signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we are in deplorable condition. quite questionable. Also not faculty and staff are forced A number of the park- to drive around a lot multiple will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim to mention the occasional @TheMerciad ing garages in the upper- fl ooding from heavy rains due times just to have hope in letters to fit. Letters are due Mondays by noon and may not be classman area of Briggs and to clogged or poor function- fi nding a parking spot. Many more than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at times we are forced to park in Lewis are unusable due to [email protected].

Read more at Write for The Merciad, email merciad.mercyhurst.edu/opinion [email protected] Online November 13, 2013 e Merciad Page 7 Sports Makela earns CHA player of month “They all possess the lead- By Samantha Bante ership, hard work and com- Sports editor munication skills needed to lead our team on and off the With a record of 6-4-1 ice,” Makela said. and being ranked no. 10 Another player that also in the latest USCHO.com had great success this past Division I Women’s Hockey weekend was sophomore Poll announced Monday, the Emily Janiga was named the Mercyhurst women’s hockey CHA Player of the Week. team is fi ghting to make this Janiga, who had a goal in the season one to remember. 2-0 win and added a point in The recent drop in the each Mercyhurst goal during poll was due to the split with Saturday’s contest. Robert Morris University “CHA League games also (2-0; 2-3) last weekend. But provide many challenges. that is not stopping some Mercyhurst is always a top signifi cant players who have contender for league cham- made it a point to step up for pions and therefore, we are the team. the team to beat. We know Junior goaltender Amanda that every team will bring Makela was recently selected their best so we have to work for the CHA goaltender of hard to continue the pro- the month award. gram’s success,” Makela said. “It’s a great feeling to be “We would like to thank recognized by the league. the Mercyhurst community It’s also a compliment to the Ed Mailliard photo for their continued support team as a whole. I have to Junior goaltender Amanda Makela was recently selected for the CHA goaltender of the month award, having a total of 258 saves. throughout the season,” give them a lot of the credit, Makela said. they played very well in front game. to learn from,” Makela said. 11 games played this season. ent role on the team to help The Lakers’ next series of me blocking shots, lifting “After a rocky start, we “We take what we have Mercyhurst continues to us win games. Our upper- will be on Friday and Satur- sticks and getting clears,” have been able to grow and learned and apply it to our outshoot their opponents classmen including Christine day against Syracruse Unver- Makela said. improve. As a young team, practices every week in order 419 to 284 and are averag- Bestland, Christie Cicero, sity at the Mercyhurst Ice Makela has been a great I think we have done well to constantly improve to ing 38 shots per game. They Molly Byrne, Caroline Center. The puck is set to resource for the team, play- but we also have room for continue our success as the are ranked 14th in combined Luczak, Shelby Bram and drop at 7 p.m. Friday eve- ing in every game thus far, improvement. Every game season continues.” special teams and are sev- Kaleigh Chippy have been ning. and having a total of 258 provides us with more expe- The Lakers are outscoring enth in penalty kills. key players that have helped saves, and average 1.73 per rience in which we are able their opponents 29 to 18 in “Everyone plays a differ- the team come together. @Sbante91 Men’s basketball looks forward to season By Katherine Donohue After winning strong in and building chemistry so that the Western Division last we play well together.” Staff writer year, Indiana (Pa.) was voted Last season, the Lakers to fi nish fi rst while rival, made big waves by win- The Mercyhurst men’s bas- Gannon, received the second ning huge games against two ketball team was voted to slot. Another tough competi- nationally-ranked opponents. fi nish sixth in the Pennsyl- tor, Slippery Rock takes third. Also Jonathan Ouegnin made vania State Athletic Confer- California (Pa.) ranked fourth the infamous dunk that got ence Western Division for the and right ahead of Mercyhurst him a clip on nationally-tele- 2013-2014 season. in the fi fth place ranking is vised “Sports Center.” These rankings are based Pitt-Johnstown who will make Ouegnin is back this year as on their division’s preseason their PSAC debut. a senior and ranked in the top coaches poll. Last season the Luckily, the Lakers this fi ve in three PSAC statistical men fi nished fi fth in the divi- season are full of veterans and categories including assists, sion after earning 16 wins. have experience to back up steals, and assist-to-turnover This is a middle ranking their goals of moving ahead in ratio. and the Lakers look to prove the rankings. There is just one This leaves a lot of excite- they’re worthy of a higher freshman on the team, Hian ment for the fi rst league open- seed. Hale, along with fi ve other ing game Nov. 15 against “We expect to fi nish higher newcomers who seem to be Shepherd University. Be sure than sixth and to show every- fi tting right in with the rest of to come to the MAC and one how good we are. Our the team. support them for their home goal is to win a PSAC Cham- The practices leading up to opener Nov. 20 vs. Seton Hill pionship,” said senior center this point already have been University. Paul Bildo. The expectations able to form a solid preseason for the winter are to surpass training regimen. Bildo said, Ed Mailliard photo last year’s and continuing the “In practice we are just play- @TheMerciad The men’s basketball team was voted to fi nish sixth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference winning record. ing hard, learning the system, Western Division for the 2013-2014 season. Football beats Edinboro and Cal University straight game Mercyhurst By Daniel Edgar has not thrown for at least Contributing writer 100 yards. Laker defense performed With another successful exceptionally well by only win of 23-20 against Califor- allowing Edinoboro a season nia University of Pennsylva- low of 148 total offensive nia on Nov. 9, it has given yards. With much diffi culty, the Lakers a 6-4 season. Edinboro could only gen- With this great win, three erate 51 rushing yards on a players received the Eastern total of 38 carries and just Collegiate Athletic Confer- 97 passing yards. ence (ECAC) Division II A relentless Laker defense Weekly Awards. sacked Edinboro quarter- Senior running back Allen back a total fi ve times and Jones II, redshirt junior line- had eight tackles behind the backer Pat Behm, and senior line of scrimmage. Dustin placekicker Steven Wake- Galich, who was one of the fi eld. 21 seniors honored, led the The Mercyhurst University defense with 11 tackles, two- football team defeated con- sacks, two tackles for a loss. ference rival, Edinboro Uni- His performance helped him versity at Tullio Field 19-6 earn the Eastern Collegiate on Nov. 2. The win moved Athletic Conference (ECAC) Jake Lowy photo the Lakers to a 5-4 overall Division II Defensive Player After defeating California a week later, Mercyhurst moved to 6-4 for the season. season record and an even of the Week. 3-3 in the PSAC Western Redshirt sophomore Bran- Lakers got on the score- Wakefi eld’s follow up fi eld fi eld goal, 16-0. voting scheduled to begin on Division. don Brown-Dukes fi nished board fi rst after a poor snap goal put the Lakers 9-0. The win helped junior Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Lakers did not pro- the game prior to halftime by the Fighting Scotts result- The Lakers scored again, defensive back Colin Kim- The Lakers look forward duce their best offense game after rushing for 67 yards ing in a Mercyhurst safety. fi ve minutes into the second ball and sophomore tight to their next game against in the season but they were on 10 carries, resulting in a Five minutes later in the quarter, when red shirted end John Matarazzo earn East Stroudsburg University able to gain 266 yards on the 2,248 career rushing yards fi rst quarter, senior Anthony sophomore Richie Sanders the Capital One CoSIDA on Saturday Nov. 16. ground against the Edinboro surpassing Mercyhurst Hall Vendemia found wide found a seam in the Edin- Academic All-District First. defense. Mercyhurst quarter- of Fame running back Tim receiver Steven Yarbrough boro defense and ran an The duo will now be eligible backs completed just seven Ruth (1982-85). for a 61 yard career fi rst 80-yard touchdown. Wake- for Capital One Academic @TheMerciad of 16 passes, the second Early in the game, the touchdown. Senior Steven fi eld followed for another All-America status, with Page 8 e Merciad November 13, 2013 Laker Living Geek Weekly: PS4 vs. Xbox One: Xbox One By Zach Dorsch Managing editor

As a continuation from last week’s column, this week we will offer an all you can listen to streaming service commer- will be taking a look at Microsoft next generation system the cial free for a small monthly fee. As stated before, you will Xbox One. be able to connect your existing cable box up with the Xbox which allows you to do everything on one system. Looks: The Xbox One is set for release on Nov. 22 with a baseline price of $499, this is $100 more then Sony’s PS4. Online: Xbox will yet again reign as king when it comes The Xbox One was a much boxier look then the PS4 with a to online play thanks to their 300,000 servers, and the fact shiny black fi nish that features vented sections for cooling. of how simple it will be to move over the already massive The Xbox One can only be positioned horizontally due to community over to the new system. Xbox Live will feature its design. The system also comes with the revamped Kinect add-ons like Twitch TV which allows for live broadcasting System that shares the same color palate and look. of your online gaming sessions. Microsoft has also hinted at the idea of using cloud computing in order to allow games to Hardware: In terms of hardware the Xbox One is pow- evolve and improve over time. ered by an AMD x86 processor and 8 GB of RAM, this is a similar set up to the PS4. The issue is the Xbox one is using Games: Xbox One also beats out the PS4 in terms of DDR3 RAM instead of GDDR5, which is being used by games being launched on the release of the system. Includ- Sony on the PS4 giving the PS4 a slight advantage. Micro- ing games like Dead Rising 3, Forza 5, Titainfall and Ryse: soft recently announced that the CPU will be preforming at Son of Rome. 1.75 GHz. Controllers: The controller has been slightly changed Pros: Some of the other specs include a 500 GB hard drive to from the Xbox 360 controller. Microsoft said it has updated • True next gen feel store all your media. It also has a Blu-ray disc drive and an the D-pad and analogue thumb sticks for greater accuracy. • Great selection of launch games HDMI pass-through, which allows you to hook up your It also features colored LED that the connect system can • Centered around entertainment cable or satellite box to the system allowing you to watch TV recognize and the battery compartment now sits fl ush with without the need to switch your input back to your box. the controller. Another interesting feature is the triggers now Cons: offer their own vibration feedback making pulling the trigger • Hard Drive can’t be upgraded The last piece of hardware I would like to talk about is the on shooting games or accelerating through a turn more real- • Pricier Kinect camera that comes standard with every Xbox One. istic. The Xbox One can support eight wireless controllers at • Slightly less powerful then the PS4 The camera on the device is now shooting at 1080p and one time, but no eight-player games have been released yet works much better in dimly lit rooms thanks to its new IR for the system. sensor. The camera now has the capability to track the move- ment of 25 individual joints as well as how fast each move- Entertainment: The Xbox One is by far one of the best ment is. It features voice and face recognition that allows you systems when it comes to including a way to reach your more @zdorsc22 to turn on and off the device, start up a game or answer a traditional forms of entertainment such as TV, movies and Skype call. music. The system will feature things like Xbox Music which

Beauty Talks Drink Turned Into Scrub By Leann Krysiak Copy editor

The cold weather is here and who doesn’t want to warm skin dry or slightly damp, but not wet. The scrub has two The mixture will lump together so break up the clumps with up with something hot like peppermint mocha or a pumpkin sugars that help exfoliate and the olive and coconut add a fork. In a separate bowl combine extra virgin olive oil, latte. Well, I don’t have a recipe for the drinks but I do have a moisture. The result is velvety, smooth skin that feels amaz- pumpkin spice and coffee extract and stir until completely recipe for a pumpkin latte body scrub. Turning this holiday ing. The week’s recipe comes from MissWish.com: combined. Combine the two mixtures and again it will drink into a body scrub was the best idea every, not mine of Pumpkin Body Scrub clump. Use a fork to break up the clumps. Store mixture in course, but I do need to share this brilliant idea. Samples of 1 cup brown sugar an air tight container. It will keep for up to 6 weeks. the scrub were available during Fresh Face Forward’s Beauty 1 cup white sugar Need help fi nding the ingredients? Check out the ingredi- Secret Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 12, so no need to fret if ½ a cup of coconut oil ent guide on Fresh Face Forward’s Recipe page. you lost your recipe card. 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil Scrubs help remove dead skin cells, revealing radiant, 5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Did you like it? Love it? Tell me what you think on the youthful skin. With the dead cells removed, your skin can ½ teaspoon coffee extract Fresh Face Forward’s Facebook page or send your com- also absorb moisture better. It is reccomended to use a scrub ments to [email protected]. 1-2 times a week. Start by mixing the sugars together. Next heat the coconut I was told the secret to using this scrub is to do with your oil slightly (does not need to be liquid) and add to the sugars. @LeannKrysiak

Diffi culty: Intermediate Prep Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour S’moresCupcakes Yield: 12 cupcakes By Sami Rapp Photo editor

Why I like this recipe: Who doesn’t like a s’more? This cupcake tastes just Instructions about 3/4 full. Bake around 20-22 like one. While it is a more diffi cult recipe it is totally worth it! 1.Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to minutes until they are done 350°F and line a muffi n tin with Ingredients: paper liners. Make chocolate ganache: 6.While the cupcakes are backing, Graham cracker cupcakes: 2.In a medium bowl, mix together bring cream just to a boil in a small 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs graham cracker crumbs, fl our, baking saucepan, then pout it over the choc- (about 15 whole crackers ground in processor) powder and a pinch of salt. olate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir 1/2 cup all purpose fl our until smooth. Set aside to cool until 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3.In a separate bowl, beat butter ganache is lukewarm. 1 stick butter and sugar together until light and 3/4 cups sugar fl uffy. Add 1 egg at a time, mixing in 7.Cut a circle about 1 inch deep 2 large eggs between each one. Add vanilla and into the middle of each cupcake and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract stir until combined. remove cake, leaving a small hole. 3/4 cup whole milk Chocolate ganache: 4.Add 1/3 of graham cracker mixture 8.Spoon marshmallow fl uff into the 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped to butter mixture, then add 1/2 of middle of the cupcakes, then dip the 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream milk. Continue to alternate additions, tops of the cupcakes into the ganache. Marshmallow fl uff for the fi lling mixing in between, beginning and When ready to eat, spoon some ending with graham cracker mix. marshmallow fl uff onto ganache. Place into broiler until lightly 5.Pour batter into prepared tins until browned (30 seconds).

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