Tuition hikes Federal Direct Loan Let us know what you 6 percent Program starts 2008-09 think of the increase NEWS 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 12 PAGE 2 NEWS April 9, 2008 Mercyhurst tuition crosses $30,000 mark Administrators say ’Hurst endowment not large enough to cover costs

see an increase in tuition costs. By Joshua Wilwohl Dr. Scott Friedhoff, vice presi- Editor-in-chief dent for enrollment and com- munication at Allegheny College, Students will need to delve said the school’s tuition, including deeper into their pockets to pay room-board, and comprehensive for next year’s tuition. fees, will increase 6.67 percent to A hike of 6 percent will $40,000 for 2008-09. bump the current main campus Of the 16, according to Kelsey, resident price tag of $29,691 to Mercyhurst ranks in the bottom $31,482. four for tuition increase. The commuter bill for main “We want to maintain being campus will increase from a low-cost intuition,” she said. $21,891 to $23,286. “But, we need a bare minimum Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- with education and utilities.” ident of Finance Jane Kelsey said Kelsey said Mercyhurst does the increase is necessary because not get state funding since it’s the school relies heavily on stu- a private institution, but it does dent tuition for revenue. obtain grants that help pay costs “We need to pay for science at the college. lab renovations…and keep the “Grants and contracts are a faculty at the college,” she said. way through research opportu- Kelsey said Mercyhurst does nities that you’re able to fund a not have a large endowment, teaching position or other proj- Scoot Williams photo such as Harvard University, ects,” she said. Sophomore Jillian Miller obtains advice about her tuition bill for next year in the college’s which is able to cover most costs Students said they want to see fi nancial aid offi ce. such as construction. tuition level off. Kelsey said Mercyhurst’s Sophomore Elizabeth Gallea “We don’t blindly give budget 2008-09 school year. shrinking and we’re taking a endowment is currently $28 mil- said updating the college is good, managers the task to increase This program, according to harder look at families.” lion, an increase from $22 million but there’s a point where a tuition tuition,” she said. “We start in Kelsey, is the best option for Kelsey said students who just a few years ago. Harvard’s is increase is too much. the fall of each year and look at students with loans. are having trouble paying $25.9 billion, according to the “It’s always good to continue College Board to see what the “We’re watching closely on their tuition bill should con- university’s Web site. updating facilities, but they just state is doing with tuition.” what lenders are backing out,” tact the fi nancial aid offi ce at “Twenty-eight million is small,” increased it last year,” she said. College Board is a Web site for she said. “Alternative loans are (814) 824-2278. she said. “This is because we’re a “You’re going to get to a point students, parents and profession- relatively young institution…and where future students don’t want als that provides an in-depth look we don’t have the endowment to come because it’s too high.” at a college or university. to cover (certain) costs or offset Junior Amber Cerzantez said Kelsey said the college does Police log fi nancial aid.” if the college is going to increase not take the tuition increase Kelsey said a tuition increase tuition, it should spend the lightly. Controlled Substance Criminal Mischief of 6 percent is normal, noting money wisely. “I know there are families that 3807 Lewis Lewis Avenue that the college has bumped “It seems that they have a lot see this as a signifi cant increase March 26 March 29 tuition an average of 6 percent of money, but they use it in areas and we do understand that,” she College discipline Closed over the past 18 years. they shouldn’t and that could be said. “We’re always looking for In the 2004-05 academic year, used in other areas,” she said. ways to increase tuition as little Liquor Law Violation Larceny/Theft resident tuition was $24,891 and “I’ve heard they rent out fl ow- as we have to.” 3907 Lewis Old Main commuter tuition was $18,093. ers, etc. for big events, but they Sophomore Kyle Hart said March 29 April 1 She did not know the national could use that money to build an tuition is becoming costly. Closed Pending investigation average for tuition increases and athletic fi eld or something.” “When will it stop?” he asked. said that fi gure is not calculated Kelsey said the college does “That’s what I want to know.” Larceny/Theft until later in the year. not simply decide to increase Kelsey said to help decrease East Duval Kelsey said, however, that 16 tuition, but takes into account the stress of college costs, Mer- April 3 other private colleges in the area, factors before making the deci- cyhurst is implementing a federal Pending investigation including Allegheny College, will sion. direct lending program in the PAGE 2 NEWS April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Mercyhurst tuition crosses $30,000 mark Mercyhurst gets ‘direct’ with lending Administrators say ’Hurst endowment not large enough to cover costs College moves to Federal Direct Loan Program to benefi t students see an increase in tuition costs. By Joshua Wilwohl Dr. Scott Friedhoff, vice presi- “This transition will be so Bialk said that most students side sources, giving Mercyhurst to keep students informed and Editor-in-chief By Casey Greene simple the change will not are not affected by this, but control over lending. provide multiple lines of com- dent for enrollment and com- Managing editor munication at Allegheny College, inconvenience the students in around 12 currently face issues “Students will now have a munication about the transition Students will need to delve said the school’s tuition, including any way,” Bialk said. paying for their spring term single source,” said Bialk. “This to FDL. deeper into their pockets to pay room-board, and comprehensive Mercyhurst College will Bialk said Mercyhurst decided classes. makes the process very simple An e-newsletter will be sent to for next year’s tuition. fees, will increase 6.67 percent to launch a program next year that to move to the Federal Direct “We are working with these and easy for students.” parents and students will receive A hike of 6 percent will $40,000 for 2008-09. will make sure students aren’t Lending Program because of students on an individual basis,” Bialk said the FDL will ben- an e-mail or letter with similar bump the current main campus Of the 16, according to Kelsey, left a-loan. the instability of the lending Bialk said. “We are reaching out efi t students who utilize loans. information. resident price tag of $29,691 to Mercyhurst ranks in the bottom Mercyhurst is currently market. to these students to help them “We will now have the ability Information will also be $31,482. four for tuition increase. making the transition to the “There is such uncertainty with their fi nancial needs.” to help students directly,” she included in students’ fi nancial The commuter bill for main “We want to maintain being William D. Ford Federal Direct in the market,” Bialk said. “We Bialk said this will be the case, said. “If students are having aid award letters, which are campus will increase from a low-cost intuition,” she said. Loan Program (FDL), which don’t want to put students because Mercyhurst will have trouble with their loans we will scheduled to be sent to upper- $21,891 to $23,286. “But, we need a bare minimum will take full effect beginning in through that, and we want to full control and will be com- be able to fi x things immedi- classmen in early June. Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- with education and utilities.” the 2008-09 academic year. make sure funding is avail- municating directly with the U.S. ately.” A Web site has been created ident of Finance Jane Kelsey said Kelsey said Mercyhurst does FDL allows students and able.” Department of Education. Bialk said the eligibility to ease any concerns students the increase is necessary because not get state funding since it’s parents to apply online for fed- Previously, students took loans “This will be a more secure requirements of the Federal or parents may have. Bialk said the school relies heavily on stu- a private institution, but it does eral student loans using a single through the Federal Family Edu- and simple system,” said Bialk. Direct Loan Program are the students should be directed to dent tuition for revenue. obtain grants that help pay costs source. cational Loan Program (FFELP) “FDL will have fewer issues. same as the requirements for go to fi naid.mercyhurst.edu and “We need to pay for science at the college. With the instability of the lenders, a program that uses mul- Problems will be picked up FFELP loans and FDL provides click on “Types of Financial lab renovations…and keep the “Grants and contracts are a lending market, students rely- tiple independent lenders. sooner rather than being lost in students with favorable repay- Aid,” then “Loans.” faculty at the college,” she said. way through research opportu- ing on loans to pay tuition costs Bialk said more than 40 lend- the shuffl e.” ment choices and, in some cases, “I’m very excited about this,” Kelsey said Mercyhurst does nities that you’re able to fund a could be feeling nervous. ers have suspended their services Under FFELP, Mercyhurst debt forgiveness. Bialk said. “I truly believe that Independent lenders are drop- not have a large endowment, teaching position or other proj- Scoot Williams photo or have completely stopped has little ability to help students “In terms of benefi ts to stu- not only are we giving students such as Harvard University, ects,” she said. Sophomore Jillian Miller obtains advice about her tuition bill for next year in the college’s ping out of the market.. participation in FFELP. Several with the lending process and dents, short and long term, the assurance that they have funding which is able to cover most costs Students said they want to see fi nancial aid offi ce. Mercyhurst College Director dozen Mercyhurst students have often leaves students and par- Federal Direct Loan Program for their education, but we will such as construction. tuition level off. of Student Financial Services lost funding due to this. ents feeling overwhelmed when is the most beneficial,” Bialk be able to have control over ser- Kelsey said Mercyhurst’s Sophomore Elizabeth Gallea “We don’t blindly give budget 2008-09 school year. shrinking and we’re taking a Kathy Bialk said ’Hurst students “We expect these numbers to taking out loans, Bialk said. said. vices which will be a signifi cant endowment is currently $28 mil- said updating the college is good, managers the task to increase This program, according to harder look at families.” don’t need to worry. continue to grow,” Bialk said. The FDL eliminates all out- Bialk said the college is trying improvement.” lion, an increase from $22 million but there’s a point where a tuition tuition,” she said. “We start in Kelsey, is the best option for Kelsey said students who just a few years ago. Harvard’s is increase is too much. the fall of each year and look at students with loans. are having trouble paying $25.9 billion, according to the “It’s always good to continue College Board to see what the “We’re watching closely on their tuition bill should con- ‘Vote Smart’ bus tour educates Mercyhurst voters university’s Web site. updating facilities, but they just state is doing with tuition.” what lenders are backing out,” tact the fi nancial aid offi ce at “Twenty-eight million is small,” increased it last year,” she said. College Board is a Web site for she said. “Alternative loans are (814) 824-2278. running for state and national lated by political leaders,” senior have been everywhere.” their Web site. By Liz Maier positions. Jessica McNurlen said. “Some- The large bus acts as a minia- According to “The Voter’s she said. “This is because we’re a “You’re going to get to a point students, parents and profession- Staff writer relatively young institution…and where future students don’t want als that provides an in-depth look The nonprofi t citizens’ organi- times it is a battle of who can win ture movie theater so the public Self-Defense Manual” distrib- we don’t have the endowment to come because it’s too high.” at a college or university. zation provides information on more of what the people want or can view a 10-minute fi lm about uted by Project Vote Smart, their to cover (certain) costs or offset Junior Amber Cerzantez said Kelsey said the college does Police log In addition to Hillary Clinton’s a political candidate’s campaign need to hear.” the project. award winning Web site, www. fi nancial aid.” if the college is going to increase not take the tuition increase visit, the approaching Pennsyl- fi nances, interest group ratings, Sophomore Celeste Shefferly Also traveling with the bus vote-smart.org, contains infor- Kelsey said a tuition increase tuition, it should spend the lightly. Controlled Substance Criminal Mischief vania primary has brought the issue positions, voting records said she agrees. is a giant red, white and blue mation for citizens to evaluate of 6 percent is normal, noting money wisely. “I know there are families that 3807 Lewis Lewis Avenue Project Vote Smart bus tour to and public statements. “Whenever political candi- balloon. elected offi cials and candidates. that the college has bumped “It seems that they have a lot see this as a signifi cant increase March 26 March 29 Mercyhurst College. The “voter’s self-defense dates answer controversial ques- “Written on the balloon are Clemens said: “The informa- tuition an average of 6 percent of money, but they use it in areas and we do understand that,” she College discipline Closed The 45-foot, red, white and system,” as the project refers tions they are always very vague,” messages from people across tion found in the Voter’s Self over the past 18 years. they shouldn’t and that could be said. “We’re always looking for blue charter bus stopped at Mer- to itself, offers information on she said. “It is hard for me to the nation,” Clemens said. “They Defense Manual is gathered from In the 2004-05 academic year, used in other areas,” she said. ways to increase tuition as little Liquor Law Violation Larceny/Theft cyhurst College on Tuesday April voter registration, absentee bal- believe that they will uphold each wrote something that they the National Political Aware- resident tuition was $24,891 and “I’ve heard they rent out fl ow- as we have to.” 3907 Lewis Old Main 8, to deliver students, faculty and lots and polling locations. their word.” think should be heard.” ness Test taken by all political commuter tuition was $18,093. ers, etc. for big events, but they Sophomore Kyle Hart said March 29 April 1 staff with accurate, nonpartisan Legislative Research Director Project Vote Smart is funded Clemens said the balloon will candidates. The test is like a and unbiased information to for Project Vote Smart Jeremy by the private donations of more be displayed in front of the survey where candidates answer She did not know the national could use that money to build an tuition is becoming costly. Closed Pending investigation average for tuition increases and athletic fi eld or something.” “When will it stop?” he asked. aid in their electoral decision Clemens said, “We contacted than 48,000 members. nation’s capitol throughout the questions on their position about said that fi gure is not calculated Kelsey said the college does “That’s what I want to know.” Larceny/Theft making. Mercyhust because of the “In the last six months, our week of the presidential elec- various issues ranging from abor- until later in the year. not simply decide to increase Kelsey said to help decrease East Duval For 16 years, Project Vote upcoming Pennsylvania prima- two teams have traveled 25,000 tion. tion to the war on Iraq. They Kelsey said, however, that 16 tuition, but takes into account the stress of college costs, Mer- April 3 Smart has been educating the ries, however usually our mem- miles across the United States,” As a part of the Project Vote are straightforward questions other private colleges in the area, factors before making the deci- cyhurst is implementing a federal Pending investigation public with unbiased informa- bers will ask us to visit.” Clemens said. “From West Vir- Smart bus tour, laptops are lent so candidates can’t go around including Allegheny College, will sion. direct lending program in the tion about political candidates “Citizens are always manipu- ginia, to Florida, to Maine; we out to the public so they can view answering them.” PAGE 4 NEWS April 9, 2008 New faces in MSG leadership

ence Club and LCP. said. with regard to athletics. MSG will focus on research By Javiera Cubillos “I love every minute of it,” RSCOs will be reached through This will be done through for new ideas by visiting other Staff writer Sanchez said. electronic communications and various action plans: securing colleges and creating proposals Sgro is from Valley View, meetings. institutional employment for for implementation on the Mer- Mercyhurst College Student Ohio. She is a freshman intel- Faculty, staff and administra- Mercyhurst’s mascot Louie the cyhurst campus. Government (MSG) is under new ligence studies major. tors will also meet with MSG Laker, getting more student “There will also be more fo- leadership. Kostik is also a freshman, and more regularly as well as increas- involvement in clubs and the cus on exploring opportunities The newly inducted executive is majoring in political science. ing their correspondence. activities sponsored by MSG and, for student-initiated projects,” board includes President Christina Despite their different back- “I look forward to really em- fi nally, building on the college’s Coovert said. Coovert, Vice president Dinorah grounds, MSG executive board bracing the role of MSG liaison existing traditions as well as cre- This is a point of special inter- Sanchez, Treasurer Adam Kostik members all agree on the fact between the RSCOs and MSG ating new ones. est for Sgro. She said that student and Secretary Santina Sgro. that MSG needs to improve to work for them, the students,” MSG is concerned with fi nd- lack of interest toward college Coovert is a junior majoring in communication with other de- Sanchez said. ing ways to ensure that sugges- events makes it diffi cult for MSG business management with a mi- partments and it is in their agen- Students will be targeted tions and complaints are heard in to plan successful events. nor in fashion merchandising. She da to do so. through different media. There order to better serve the student “While serving as a freshman is originally from Las Vegas, NV, Coovert said she will have are plans for a campus-wide body. representative this year, I real- grew up in Texas, and she now three focus points. TV network for posting news, “I will go out to club meet- ized that student apathy plays a calls Hurricane, Utah home. First, she wants to improve information and advertisements, ings to hear directly from the big role in the ability of student Sanchez is a sophomore foren- relations between MSG and as well as placing bulleting boards students,” Sachez said. government to create change,” sic science major with a double the student body, Registered in each residential building. Sgro agreed. Sgro said. concentration in biology and Student Clubs and Organiza- “We want to explore new “I hope to include student Coovert said anyone with criminalistics and a minor in po- tions (RSCOs), faculty, staff and venues for getting the word out,” input as much as possible when questions, complaints or con- litical science. administrators. Coovert said. creating these changes to ensure cerns can contact the board at She is from Baytown, TX and Her plan is to reach each sec- The second change that MSG that our time is spent serving (814) 824-2428. takes part in the Honors Program, tor “…through innovative and is most concerned about is the students’ best interests,” MSG offi ces are located on the Ambassadors Club, Forensic Sci- amplifi ed public relations,” she increasing school spirit, mainly she said. top fl oor of the student union. Service opportunities after graduation AmeriCorps scholars. mation concerning the VISTA vice opportunities throughout education, healthcare or social By Julie Hranica Duties include working in positions. Erie. services. Staff writer non-profi t community agencies, Hurley said he feels service “I would have had no reason Volunteers commit one or helping to improve services that is extremely important and to participate but now that two years of service. The full- Mercyhurst College students range from illiteracy to health encourages students to look I have done it I love it and I time program places volunteers who did not get enough service issues. into these positions. participate even when I do not throughout the United States or learning have plenty of ser- There are 20 VISTA positions “Whether it’s for a few hours need service hours,” she said. Guyana, South America. vice opportunities waiting after available in Erie and Crawford or for a few years, giving service “It has really helped me grow as The Jesuit Volunteer Corps graduation. counties. truly simplifi es life to a point a person and a volunteer in the is both a national and interna- Students can fi nd ways to give The International Institute, where you get to experience fi rst Erie community.” tional program, with about 250 back across the country and get Mercy Center for Women, hand the social issues involving For more information about Jesuit volunteers serving around great life experiences too. House of Healing, Earthforce poverty,” he said. “After consid- the VISTA position got to www. the world. AmeriCorps VISTA and many others are organiza- ering how many lives you are americorps.gov. These volunteers serve For graduating students, an tions for which students can affecting, the last person you Faith-based service where the need is greatest and AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers work. think about helping and chang- Faith-based organizations provide help to individuals in in Service to America) position Colin Hurley, Mercyhurst’s ing is actually yourself. such as the Mercy Volunteer low-income situations, people is available for 2008-09. current AmeriCorps VISTA Sophomore Nadine Beres Corps and the Jesuit Volunteer with AIDS, refugees and many This position offers ben- representative, has led students is currently an AmeriCorps Corps are open to Mercyhurst others. efi ts such as a monthly stipend, on service trips to Camden, scholar. She said she believes students looking to further their For more information about health insurance, $4,750 educa- New Jersey and New Orleans. her service through AmeriCorps service to others. these programs visit www.mer- tion award and housing. Hurley will have a table in the has opened up new opportuni- The Mercy Volunteer Corps cyvolunteers.org or www.jesuit- The full-time, year-long posi- Herrmann Student Union from ties for her. partners with the Sisters of volunteers.org. tion includes working with April 21-25 from noon to 2 p.m. She said the program enabled Mercy to organize opportuni- Mercyhurst students who are to provide students with infor- her to take part in the many ser- ties for volunteers to serve in Please see Senior on Page 6 PAGE 4 NEWS April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5 New faces in MSG leadership Want to be a campus senator? represent their academic school 16, and Thursday, April 17. By Casey Greene or represent their class. “To be eligible a student Managing editor ence Club and LCP. said. with regard to athletics. MSG will focus on research “The new setup for senator must submit an application and By Javiera Cubillos “I love every minute of it,” RSCOs will be reached through This will be done through for new ideas by visiting other Staff writer elections is a great way to get picture by Wednesday, April 9, Sanchez said. electronic communications and various action plans: securing colleges and creating proposals Mercyhurst College students students involved, especially at 6 p.m.,” said Sanchez. Sgro is from Valley View, meetings. institutional employment for for implementation on the Mer- who want to be the voice of those who feel or have felt Applications can be found Mercyhurst College Student Ohio. She is a freshman intel- Faculty, staff and administra- Mercyhurst’s mascot Louie the cyhurst campus. their fellow classmates, make a MSG is not able to serve their at msg.mercyhurst.edu and can Government (MSG) is under new ligence studies major. tors will also meet with MSG Laker, getting more student “There will also be more fo- difference on campus and have specifi c needs,” said freshman be turned in at msgelection@ leadership. Kostik is also a freshman, and more regularly as well as increas- involvement in clubs and the cus on exploring opportunities a say in campus politics now MSG Secretary Santina Sgro. mercyhurst.edu, she said. The newly inducted executive is majoring in political science. ing their correspondence. activities sponsored by MSG and, for student-initiated projects,” have a venue to do just that. “By creating school positions Students must also attend an board includes President Christina Despite their different back- “I look forward to really em- fi nally, building on the college’s Coovert said. Mercyhurst Student along with class positions, more informational campaign meeting Coovert, Vice president Dinorah grounds, MSG executive board bracing the role of MSG liaison existing traditions as well as cre- This is a point of special inter- Government (MSG) has decided students can get involved and on Wednesday, April 9, at 8:30 Sanchez, Treasurer Adam Kostik members all agree on the fact between the RSCOs and MSG ating new ones. est for Sgro. She said that student to create senator positions to create change for students they p.m. in the MSG Chambers in and Secretary Santina Sgro. that MSG needs to improve to work for them, the students,” MSG is concerned with fi nd- lack of interest toward college give students the chance to hope to represent.” the Herrmann Student Union, Coovert is a junior majoring in communication with other de- Sanchez said. ing ways to ensure that sugges- events makes it diffi cult for MSG actively voice their opinion According to Sanchez, Sanchez said. business management with a mi- partments and it is in their agen- Students will be targeted tions and complaints are heard in to plan successful events. and participate in student senators will have similar “In the MSG Senator nor in fashion merchandising. She da to do so. through different media. There order to better serve the student “While serving as a freshman government. responsibilities as the current Elections ’08, the students will Contributed photo is originally from Las Vegas, NV, Coovert said she will have are plans for a campus-wide body. representative this year, I real- MSG Vice President Dinorah MSG representatives “with the elect the senators,” Sanchez Seniors John McClellan and Dan Piechocki participated in grew up in Texas, and she now three focus points. TV network for posting news, “I will go out to club meet- ized that student apathy plays a Sanchez, a junior, said the vital component being that they said. the 60th annual military ball for the ROTC Battalion. calls Hurricane, Utah home. First, she wants to improve information and advertisements, ings to hear directly from the big role in the ability of student senator positions are part of the represent their constituents to The candidates who win the Sanchez is a sophomore foren- relations between MSG and as well as placing bulleting boards students,” Sachez said. government to create change,” new MSG constitution, which the best of their abilities.” popular vote will be sworn in sic science major with a double the student body, Registered in each residential building. Sgro agreed. Sgro said. was passed in February. Senators will be expected to at MSG’s meeting on Monday, Mercyhurst cadets concentration in biology and Student Clubs and Organiza- “We want to explore new “I hope to include student Coovert said anyone with “This setup aims to reach attend MSG meetings, complete April 21, and the new body will criminalistics and a minor in po- tions (RSCOs), faculty, staff and venues for getting the word out,” input as much as possible when questions, complaints or con- out to more students from at least three MSG service hours be set, she said. litical science. administrators. Coovert said. creating these changes to ensure cerns can contact the board at across academic schools and the per term, serve on a committee “The MSG executive board is participate in She is from Baytown, TX and Her plan is to reach each sec- The second change that MSG that our time is spent serving (814) 824-2428. ’Hurst community in general so and several other duties. really excited for next year and takes part in the Honors Program, tor “…through innovative and is most concerned about is the students’ best interests,” MSG offi ces are located on the that their needs can be better In return, senators will receive is looking forward to working Ambassadors Club, Forensic Sci- amplifi ed public relations,” she increasing school spirit, mainly she said. top fl oor of the student union. met, represented and voiced,” $55 per term with Committee with the new senator setup, military ball Sanchez said. Chairs receiving $150 per term. in order to tackle innovative The MSG Senate consists They also receive a 10 percent projects that will bring positive ment with other colleges in the By Kenny Foster of 22 senators – two senators Erie area. discount at the bookstore, the changes to the student body,” Contributing writer Service opportunities after graduation from each of the fi ve academic ability to attend off-campus said MSG President Christina However, it was not until the schools and three senators from leadership conferences and Coovert, a junior. 1990s when Mercyhurst was AmeriCorps scholars. mation concerning the VISTA vice opportunities throughout education, healthcare or social each of the four graduating other benefi ts. Further questions or concerns Mercyhurst College cadets included in the cross enrollment. By Julie Hranica Duties include working in positions. Erie. services. classes present on campus. recently participated in the Last Friday, the military ball Staff writer MSG will hold senator can be directed to Sanchez at non-profi t community agencies, Hurley said he feels service “I would have had no reason Volunteers commit one or Students can choose to elections on Wednesday, April [email protected]. 60th annual military ball for the celebrated this tradition and now helping to improve services that is extremely important and to participate but now that two years of service. The full- Gannon Reserve Offi cers’ Train- Mercyhurst enjoys its largest Mercyhurst College students range from illiteracy to health encourages students to look I have done it I love it and I time program places volunteers ing Corps (ROTC) Battalion, held enrollment ever. who did not get enough service issues. into these positions. participate even when I do not throughout the United States or Mercyhurst IT Department at the Union Station Ballroom Additionally the cadets are able learning have plenty of ser- There are 20 VISTA positions “Whether it’s for a few hours need service hours,” she said. Guyana, South America. Resident Technician (ResTech) position in Erie. to celebrate their training and vice opportunities waiting after available in Erie and Crawford or for a few years, giving service “It has really helped me grow as The Jesuit Volunteer Corps The military ball represents improvements accomplished graduation. counties. truly simplifi es life to a point a person and a volunteer in the is both a national and interna- Start Fall 2008 a history and tradition for the from the year of hard work that Students can fi nd ways to give The International Institute, where you get to experience fi rst Erie community.” tional program, with about 250 ROTC Battalion and gives the they have put into the battalion. back across the country and get Mercy Center for Women, hand the social issues involving For more information about Jesuit volunteers serving around $2000 stipend cadets an opportunity to experi- The military ball was led by great life experiences too. House of Healing, Earthforce poverty,” he said. “After consid- the VISTA position got to www. the world. ence a formal, military setting. Mercyhurst senior and Battalion AmeriCorps VISTA and many others are organiza- ering how many lives you are americorps.gov. These volunteers serve Assist students at Helpdesk or in Student Residence halls with PC/Network The ROTC was fi rst established Commander William Swafford. For graduating students, an tions for which students can affecting, the last person you Faith-based service where the need is greatest and problems at Gannon University in the fall Later in the evening the ROTC AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers work. think about helping and chang- Faith-based organizations provide help to individuals in of 1948 with the mission of Battalion was honored by guest in Service to America) position Colin Hurley, Mercyhurst’s ing is actually yourself. such as the Mercy Volunteer low-income situations, people Apply by printing, completing and returning the form located at developing and commissioning speaker, Colonel (Ret.) William W. is available for 2008-09. current AmeriCorps VISTA Sophomore Nadine Beres Corps and the Jesuit Volunteer with AIDS, refugees and many http://lakernet.mercyhurst.edu/attach/restechapplication.pdf the future leadership in the United Smathers, a Pa. native and a 1980 This position offers ben- representative, has led students is currently an AmeriCorps Corps are open to Mercyhurst others. States Army. Distinguished Military Graduate efi ts such as a monthly stipend, on service trips to Camden, scholar. She said she believes students looking to further their For more information about Or call x3301 for more information The fi rst graduating class of from Clarion State College, in health insurance, $4,750 educa- New Jersey and New Orleans. her service through AmeriCorps service to others. these programs visit www.mer- cadets, which consisted entirely Clarion, Pennsylvania. tion award and housing. Hurley will have a table in the has opened up new opportuni- The Mercy Volunteer Corps cyvolunteers.org or www.jesuit- Return the form to: Helpdesk, PRESTON 15 of veterans, was commissioned The military ball ended with The full-time, year-long posi- Herrmann Student Union from ties for her. partners with the Sisters of volunteers.org. in 1950. late-night dancing festivities as tion includes working with April 21-25 from noon to 2 p.m. She said the program enabled Mercy to organize opportuni- Application deadline: April 25, 2008 Beginning in 1970, the ROTC well as door prizes for all in Mercyhurst students who are to provide students with infor- her to take part in the many ser- ties for volunteers to serve in Please see Senior on Page 6 program initiated cross enroll- attendance. PAGE 6 NEWS April 9, 2008 Students bring UNICEF to ’Hurst services,” according to its Web By Casey Greene site. Managing editor The goal of the institute is to “help families learn the language The United Nation’s Children’s and culture of their new country, Fund, or UNICEF, has made its and become self-suffi cient, says way onto the Mercyhurst College its Web site. campus with the help of several Baran said many of the fami- ambitious students. lies at the institute were forced Sophomore Marta Baran, out of their native countries due President of the UNICEF to war or political unrest. campus initiative, has worked Baran along with seniors Kev- hard over the last year to de- in Burns and Payton Olverd velop a Mercyhurst chapter of “adopted” a family from Uz- UNICEF. bekistan at the institute earlier Her hard work paid off last in the year. term when Mercyhurst Student “It is not that they are poor,” Government (MSG) officially Baran said. “They have just recognized the group. found themselves in a bad situ- Contributed photo Baran, an international student ation because of political prob- Members of the Mercyhurst College UNICEF campus initative have brought the organization from Poland, said she decided to lems in their home country.” recognized around the world to campus. form a UNICEF group because The group visits the family at of the good she has seen the least three hours every week but time to helping others in need,” group is organizing a donation The UNICEF campus initiative organization do in her home often spends more time with Baran said. drive in early May. hopes to make the donation drive country. them. The UNICEF campus initia- The group will be putting bins their fi rst, offi cial event but plans “UNICEF helped a lot of peo- “We just want to spend time tive has started its work at the in- along Briggs and Lewis Avenues to do much more next year. ple in Poland for many years,” with them and make them feel stitute, but Baran said the group and asking students to donate The group will hold a meet- Baran said. “I found out about it comfortable,” Baran said. will help the Erie community in goods as they begin moving ing in Zurn 114 on Wednesday, and thought it’d be great to have Baran, Burns and Olverd work many ways. out of their apartments for the April 16, at 8:15 p.m. Students a campus initiative that could on improving the family’s English “We’re a new group,” Baran summer. interested in getting involved benefi t people in Erie.” and answering questions about said. “We are still organizing and Baran said, “Students get rid of are encouraged and welcome to The group is currently work- living in the States. The students planning but we want to help in so much stuff when they move. come. ing with the International In- help the family organize their as many ways as possible.” That stuff can help families at “We would like to see more stitute of Erie, which provides fi nances including taxes, applying For their fi rst fundraiser, the the institute. The refugee families support,” Baran said. “We wel- “resettlement services for refu- for and fi nding jobs as well as set- club sold cookies and choco- who come to the institute have come any new ideas, contacts gee families” and “a variety of tling into a home. late covered strawberries for nothing. They have to go solely or students who just want to other multicultural and national “It’s really just about dedicating Valentine’s Day. Baran said the on charity.” help.” Senior pledge: more service opportunities

Continued from page 4 hours, students receive a $1250 to explore and take into account to 8:30 p.m. or in the Service speakers who have participated award. the social and environmental Learning Offi ce from May 12- in the Mercy Volunteer Corps, Other opportunities Students must sign up with consequences of any job I con- 16. the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Current freshmen and soph- Sr. Michelle Schroeck by the sider and will try to improve Service information the AmeriCorps programs. omores also have the opportu- end of April to take part in these aspects of any organiza- Students interested in ser- Contact information nity to get involved. next year’s program. tions for which I work.” vice opportunities can attend If any of these opportuni- AmeriCorps Scholars in Ser- Senior service pledge Seniors who sign the pledge the “Real Deal” presentation ties to provide service sound vice to Pa. is a service scholar- Seniors interested in short- will receive a pledge card and on Wednesday, April 23, from interesting, contact Schroeck in ship. term service opportunities their name will be posted on the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Service Learning Offi ce in The scholarship requires 450 can take the initiative to sign graduation pledge Web site. The event will be held in the Main 200. hours of service be completed the graduation green pledge in The pledge can be signed in Mercyhurst Student Govern- Students can also e-mail in a year’s time. May. the bookstore from May 1-9 ment Chambers. Schroeck at mschroeck@mer- After completion of these The pledge states: “I pledge from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The presentation will include cyhurst.edu. PAGE 6 NEWS April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 7

Students bring UNICEF to ’Hurst THE LAKER Increase services,” according to its Web Spring Term By Casey Greene site. Managing editor The goal of the institute is to Galley Grill happiness, “help families learn the language The United Nation’s Children’s and culture of their new country, Lunch: Dinner: Fund, or UNICEF, has made its and become self-suffi cient, says M - Club Sandwich S - Turkey Burger way onto the Mercyhurst College its Web site. stop whining M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli campus with the help of several Baran said many of the fami- T - Chicken Caesar W - Chicken Quesadilla T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and ambitious students. lies at the institute were forced veggies making individuals aware of their Sophomore Marta Baran, out of their native countries due Th - Breakfast for Lunch By Nicole McIntyre negativity but also on creating a W - Veal Parm over pasta Staff writer President of the UNICEF to war or political unrest. F - Tuna Melt or Grilled Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich better atmosphere. campus initiative, has worked Baran along with seniors Kev- Portabella Sandwich F - Fish sandwich or grilled portabella sandwich The Merciad posed this same hard over the last year to de- in Burns and Payton Olverd S - Sloppy Joe S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub Throughout society there is challenge to different groups velop a Mercyhurst chapter of “adopted” a family from Uz- an excessive use of whining and around campus. UNICEF. bekistan at the institute earlier complaining in everyday lives. These groups include multiple Board Specials Her hard work paid off last in the year. Hours of Operation: What if putting an end to com- apartment residents, campus term when Mercyhurst Student “It is not that they are poor,” Lunch $4.75 plaining, would result in happier ministry and the Merciad staff. Government (MSG) officially Baran said. “They have just Dinner $5.50 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. lives? Could society do it? The same rules apply to the recognized the group. found themselves in a bad situ- Contributed photo Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. A few months ago, a pastor Merciad challenge - no complain- Baran, an international student ation because of political prob- Members of the Mercyhurst College UNICEF campus initative have brought the organization Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. from a Kansas City church posed ing, criticizing or gossiping. from Poland, said she decided to lems in their home country.” recognized around the world to campus. a challenge to his congregation. If these rules are broken, one form a UNICEF group because The group visits the family at Look for New Menu Items! He asked the members of his must switch the bracelet to the of the good she has seen the least three hours every week but time to helping others in need,” group is organizing a donation The UNICEF campus initiative Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger church to stop complaining for opposite wrist and begin count- organization do in her home often spends more time with Baran said. drive in early May. hopes to make the donation drive New Salads: 21 days. ing again. country. them. The UNICEF campus initia- The group will be putting bins their fi rst, offi cial event but plans Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- Complaining was just one of Students who have accepted “UNICEF helped a lot of peo- “We just want to spend time tive has started its work at the in- along Briggs and Lewis Avenues to do much more next year. Greek-Caesar the negative acts that parishio- the challenge are using hair ties, ple in Poland for many years,” with them and make them feel stitute, but Baran said the group and asking students to donate The group will hold a meet- ners were asked to end. and other bracelets in substitu- Baran said. “I found out about it comfortable,” Baran said. will help the Erie community in goods as they begin moving ing in Zurn 114 on Wednesday, The list also included the acts tion of the offi cial “no complain- and thought it’d be great to have Baran, Burns and Olverd work many ways. out of their apartments for the April 16, at 8:15 p.m. Students Subconnection of criticizing, gossiping and ing” bracelets. a campus initiative that could on improving the family’s English “We’re a new group,” Baran summer. interested in getting involved Special Features being sarcastic. At mass on Sunday evening, Fr. benefi t people in Erie.” and answering questions about said. “We are still organizing and Baran said, “Students get rid of are encouraged and welcome to 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Sounds easy, right? Jim Piszker informed students The group is currently work- living in the States. The students planning but we want to help in so much stuff when they move. come. 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 The congregation wore purple that everything we do, even the ing with the International In- help the family organize their as many ways as possible.” That stuff can help families at “We would like to see more other wraps $5.79 bracelets to remind them of their smallest gestures, represent us stitute of Erie, which provides fi nances including taxes, applying For their fi rst fundraiser, the the institute. The refugee families support,” Baran said. “We wel- ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 three-week goal. not only as individuals, but also “resettlement services for refu- for and fi nding jobs as well as set- club sold cookies and choco- who come to the institute have come any new ideas, contacts Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: Each time they caught them- as a community. gee families” and “a variety of tling into a home. late covered strawberries for nothing. They have to go solely or students who just want to 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 other wraps $ 4.19 selves performing one of the This statement can certainly other multicultural and national “It’s really just about dedicating Valentine’s Day. Baran said the on charity.” help.” 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Hours of Operation: negative actions, they were asked be paralleled with the focus of Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. to switch the bracelet to the this pledge. opposite hand and start counting Last week, the philosophy Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. over again. department invited Stephen G. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The pastor admitted that it Post, author of “Why Good Senior pledge: more service opportunities took him over three months Things Happen to Good People” to go 21 days straight without to speak at Mercyhurst regarding Continued from page 4 hours, students receive a $1250 to explore and take into account to 8:30 p.m. or in the Service speakers who have participated complaining. happiness. award. the social and environmental Learning Offi ce from May 12- in the Mercy Volunteer Corps, Laker Express He estimated through this Post emphasized the idea that Other opportunities Students must sign up with consequences of any job I con- 16. the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express experiment that the average individuals need more happiness, Current freshmen and soph- Sr. Michelle Schroeck by the sider and will try to improve Service information the AmeriCorps programs. person complains 20 times a day tranquility and satisfaction. omores also have the opportu- end of April to take part in these aspects of any organiza- Students interested in ser- Contact information 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Minute Meals! for 30 days straight. Perhaps the no-complaining nity to get involved. next year’s program. tions for which I work.” vice opportunities can attend If any of these opportuni- He said the church has received challenge is one path to achiev- AmeriCorps Scholars in Ser- Senior service pledge Seniors who sign the pledge the “Real Deal” presentation ties to provide service sound Board Specials Hours of Operation: requests from churches, groups ing this goal. vice to Pa. is a service scholar- Seniors interested in short- will receive a pledge card and on Wednesday, April 23, from interesting, contact Schroeck in Lunch $4.75 Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and individuals all around the The Merciad will record the ship. term service opportunities their name will be posted on the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Service Learning Offi ce in United States and as far as South fi ndings of the pledge the next The scholarship requires 450 can take the initiative to sign graduation pledge Web site. The event will be held in the Main 200. Dinner $5.50 Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Africa. issue. hours of service be completed the graduation green pledge in The pledge can be signed in Mercyhurst Student Govern- Students can also e-mail Saturday & Sunday Closed So far 126,000 bracelets have Are students and faculty up to in a year’s time. May. the bookstore from May 1-9 ment Chambers. Schroeck at mschroeck@mer- been distributed. the challeneg? Check back next After completion of these The pledge states: “I pledge from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The presentation will include cyhurst.edu. This effort focuses not only on week to see the results. PAGE 8 FEATURES April 9, 2008 I Food Fix With Meg ERI The year is coming to a close chocolate frosting or any other and there are a lot of events to kind you might prefer. celebrate. You can either make the frost- One of the best ways to cel- ing from scratch or buy it pre- ebrate anything is to have a cake made which is also very good. Plymouth Tavern is located on State and 12th streets. to mark the occasion. Obviously, everyone has a I think that making a cake from favorite kind of cake and there scratch like this recipe is a mean- are many different recipes. Pick your faves at Plymouth ingful way to show your friends Try many different kinds, see ence in the spring and summer you and your friends by calling that you care enough to make what is your favorite and cel- By Shelley Turk months. 814-453-6454. them something special. ebrate something with your Staff writer There is also an abundance of Senior Molly Rodriguez works A yellow cake is very simple friends. room inside to enjoy great menu at the Plymouth and says the bar yet very tasty. As the weather warms up, we items like deli wraps, chicken has a great following of loyal I suggest that you frost it with -Meghan Dolney are all looking for a great place to sandwiches, burgers and even regulars. be outside with friends for meals pasta dishes. “We’re the ‘Cheers’ of Erie,” and maybe even a few drinks. Some favorites of Mercyhurst Rodriguez said. Celebration Cake Outdoor eating is rare at most students include the giant soft Rodriguez said popular items restaurants in Erie, especially pretzels that go great with the served at the Plymouth are those located downtown. Thursday night special. chicken wings, which are priced Plymouth Tavern on State Drink specials are available for at 2-for-1 on Mondays starting Ingredients Street caters to the desire to those of age every evening, but at 5 p.m. dine outside with friends or for those who are not 21, dive Check out www.plymouth- family during the week and on into the fabulous menu anytime tavern.com for more details on 1 ½ cups all-purpose fl our weekends. before 9 p.m. drink specials and the current 2 cups white sugar Between 11th and 12th Streets Plymouth caters to the whim menu. 2 teaspoons baking powder directly on State Street, The of any college student with an Hours of operation are 4 eggs Plymouth is currently celebrating affordable menu, great drink Monday through Saturday 11 its 35th year in business. prices and a lot of room to fi t a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. 1 cup vegetable oil Owners Barb and Mike Hag- all of your friends. to 2 a.m. ¾ cup orange juice garty have made the tavern Looking to get in quickly? So, if you’re looking for food 2 teaspoons vanilla extract courtyard a delightful experi- Call ahead to reserve a table for and fun, stop in at Plymouth. Directions Get to know... 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Name: Meghan Pugliese and grease and fl our the bottom of the Year: Junior cake pan. Major: M arriage and Family Studies and Art 2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredi- Therapy ents together and then make a well in the Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y. bowl to put the eggs, vegetable oil, juice Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: T he MSG and vanilla into. Then mix everything Shuttle together. Least favorite thing: Falling and bruising my knees on the icy sidewalks 3. Pour into the cake pans and bake Anything else interesting about you: I can make for 45 minutes. Let cool before icing. a really awesome seagull noise and an impressive fake Meghan Pugliese sneeze PAGE 8 FEATURES April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9 Students get involved in campaigns Food Fix and canvasses the Erie area. By Carla Hart “I also do anything else they I Staff writer would like me to do,” he said. With Meg Like Knecht, junior Sarah Excitement and passion sur- Belotti said she loves the atmo- ERI The year is coming to a close chocolate frosting or any other round the political process at sphere surrounding a campaign. and there are a lot of events to kind you might prefer. Mercyhurst College. She will replace Knecht next celebrate. You can either make the frost- Among other tasks, students year as vice president of the Col- One of the best ways to cel- ing from scratch or buy it pre- have been campaigning for the lege Democrat Federation. ebrate anything is to have a cake made which is also very good. presidential election making calls, “I love working on campaigns, Plymouth Tavern is located on State and 12th streets. to mark the occasion. Obviously, everyone has a distributing literature by door-to- because it shows how powerful I think that making a cake from favorite kind of cake and there door and rallying support from grassroot campaigns can be,” she scratch like this recipe is a mean- are many different recipes. constituents. said. “Also, they are always high Pick your faves at Plymouth ingful way to show your friends Try many different kinds, see Democratic hopefuls, Sena- intensity and you meet a lot of ence in the spring and summer you and your friends by calling that you care enough to make what is your favorite and cel- tors Hillary Clinton and Barack people with similar interests and By Shelley Turk months. 814-453-6454. them something special. ebrate something with your Obama, each have local cam- fi eld of study.” Staff writer There is also an abundance of Senior Molly Rodriguez works A yellow cake is very simple friends. paign headquarters, while Repub- Senior Kaitlyn Faucett, secre- room inside to enjoy great menu at the Plymouth and says the bar yet very tasty. lican Senator John McCain does tary of the College Democrat As the weather warms up, we items like deli wraps, chicken has a great following of loyal I suggest that you frost it with -Meghan Dolney not? Federation, has worked for sev- are all looking for a great place to sandwiches, burgers and even regulars. Western Vice President of the eral local campaigns. Contributed photo be outside with friends for meals pasta dishes. “We’re the ‘Cheers’ of Erie,” College Democrat Federation She said campaigning has been Junior Tim Knecht works in Hillary Clinton’s offi ce in Erie. and maybe even a few drinks. Some favorites of Mercyhurst Rodriguez said. Celebration Cake and Mercyhurst College junior extremely rewarding, but work- Outdoor eating is rare at most students include the giant soft Rodriguez said popular items Timothy Knecht considers it an ing on campaigns is not in her for Mercyhurst Students for quarters always are so fi red up to do well in Pennsylvania,” said restaurants in Erie, especially pretzels that go great with the served at the Plymouth are honor to work for the Clinton future after graduation. Obama, expressed excitement and you get a really good vibe Jarema. those located downtown. Thursday night special. chicken wings, which are priced campaign. “If in the future I do work for and passion for being part of the seeing all kinds of people that For students, like freshman Plymouth Tavern on State Drink specials are available for at 2-for-1 on Mondays starting Ingredients “I feel I am doing a great duty a politician, I would like to be his movement. are young and old, from all kinds Chris Nagy, this will be the fi rst Street caters to the desire to those of age every evening, but at 5 p.m. to my country by being involved or her lawyer or political consul- “I love knowing that my efforts of diverse backgrounds, work- election in which they vote. dine outside with friends or for those who are not 21, dive Check out www.plymouth- in the political process and help- tant,” explained Faucett, who will help try to elect a man that ing together and making calls or “Working with the Obama family during the week and on into the fabulous menu anytime tavern.com for more details on 1 ½ cups all-purpose fl our ing to create a political culture is pursuing a degree in political needs to be the next president of canvassing,” Inman said. campaign and understanding the weekends. before 9 p.m. drink specials and the current 2 cups white sugar and associations,” said Knecht. science with pre-law. the United States,” Jarema said. Jarema agreed, but also realized things he wants for this country Between 11th and 12th Streets Plymouth caters to the whim menu. 2 teaspoons baking powder Along with obtaining signa- With the Pennsylvania pri- She has rallied support from there’s much more work ahead. is a great experience, especially directly on State Street, The of any college student with an Hours of operation are 4 eggs tures for Clinton delegates for mary coming up on April 22, fellow intelligence studies major “We have a lot of great volun- on my part since it will be the Plymouth is currently celebrating affordable menu, great drink Monday through Saturday 11 the national convention, Knecht and nine contests remaining, sophomore Scott Inman. teers, but we are also aware of fi rst presidential election I get to its 35th year in business. prices and a lot of room to fi t a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. 1 cup vegetable oil represents unions, creates signs Jennifer Jarema, spokesperson “All the people at the head- how important it is for Obama vote in,” said Nagy. Owners Barb and Mike Hag- all of your friends. to 2 a.m. ¾ cup orange juice garty have made the tavern Looking to get in quickly? So, if you’re looking for food 2 teaspoons vanilla extract courtyard a delightful experi- Call ahead to reserve a table for and fun, stop in at Plymouth. Knockoff purchases rip off striving businesses Directions Johnson & Johnson The most commonly seen Realistically, if one can pur- organized a raid geared to extract Get to know... 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees By Sandy Watro counterfeit fashion goods include chase a fake Coach purse for a counterfeit goods. Staff writer designer purses, sunglasses, jew- mere $20, why would they visit Last month the NYPD was Name: Meghan Pugliese and grease and fl our the bottom of the HOUSE FOR cake pan. elry, wallets, clothing and hats. the store to purchase an authen- successful in seizing over $1 Year: Junior RENT The purchase of counterfeit Senior Andrea Bodnar com- tic version that costs more than million in counterfeit and pirated Major: M arriage and Family Studies and Art 2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredi- goods, such as an imitation or mented on the counterfeiting double that amount? goods from the area. Therapy ents together and then make a well in the on Briggs knockoff purse or handbag, may industry. “By and large I believe that It may seem harmless for one Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y. bowl to put the eggs, vegetable oil, juice appear seemingly harmless to the “I personally wouldn’t pur- consumers know it is wrong to to purchase a pirated movie, a Avenue ill-informed consumer. chase a knockoff fashion item,” purchase counterfeit merchan- knockoff bag or fake jewelry, Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: T he MSG and vanilla into. Then mix everything Alas, this is not the case. Shuttle she said. “However, the amount dise. However, on an individual but these purchases are damaging together. The distribution and produc- of pirated music and movies that level, I don’t believe that they when it comes to the well-being Falling and bruising my knees available Least favorite thing: 3. Pour into the cake pans and bake tion of counterfeit goods is are distributed seems almost consider their particular purchase of the U.S. economy. on the icy sidewalks 6/30/08 not only illegal for both parties impossible to stop completely.” as harmful to our economy,” While federal regulations may Anything else interesting about you: I can make for 45 minutes. Let cool before icing. involved, but also the prolif- Every year the distribution of senior Dru Sturgess said. help extinguish fraudulent goods, a really awesome seagull noise and an impressive fake 814-860-8817 eration of these goods directly counterfeit goods deducts over Most recently in New York the real power to stop this unlaw- Meghan Pugliese sneeze affects American businesses, $200 to $250 billion from U.S. City, Mayor Bloomberg and the ful trade lies solely in the hands consumers and our economy. businesses. New York Police Department of consumers worldwide. PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 9, 2008 Walker to present contemporary choreography 30-minute piece is no easy feat. was “inspired by people…how hopes to draw a wider audience tHe By Jackie Koehler “[This piece] is by far the most they deal with relationships, to the show. The idea for the Contributing writer challenging thing I have done how they interact with each colorful projections came from BuZz during my time at Mercyhurst other, how they understand her desire to transform the entire With spring comes rebirth, College,” Marquez said, who themselves.” Walker Recital Hall. with rebirth comes creation and greatly appreciates her dancers Swisher wants the audience Marquez manifested her vision APRIL 11. Dance 2008. with creation comes two world for all their hard work. to take away a sense of hope to with the help of senior Tomas Mercyhurst College, premiere dances for “Dance “Without them I would have which they can relate and feel as Ayuso, whom she knew had Walker Recital Hall. 2008” in the Walker Recital never been able to complete though they have taken a journey some experience with the visual Hall. this massive project,” Marquez with the dancers. She hopes arts. Inspired by the music, APRIL 13. Violinist Choreographed by seniors added. that each audience member sees Marquez’s piece developed into Angèle Dubeau. Mercy- Alyssa Marquez and Dara Swisher agrees with Marquez “a little piece of themselves her hope to “echo the Socratic hurst College PAC. Swisher, their separate pieces on the amount of time and effort onstage.” notion of ‘an unexamined life is take on the subjects of self- that goes into the production. Marquez’s piece, titled “Let not worth living.’” APRIL 10 - APRIL 19. examination and the persever- “It’s not just the choreograph- Men Burn Stars,” incorporates “I truly want the audience “The Man in Black: A ance of the human spirit through ing,” she said. “It’s the lighting, the music of M83, a French elec- members to experience the piece Tribute to Johnny Cash” contemporary movement. the staging, the advertising, the tronic band, with modern dance, from their own perspective and Theatre 145, Erie. The pieces are the culmination casting, the editing...truly taking and the use of constant visual create their own discourse with of the highest level of choreog- an idea all the way from concept projections cast on the dancers the piece,” she said. APRIL 14. “The Year of raphy a Dance major can take at to performance.” throughout the piece. The show begins at 8 p.m. Living Biblically,” Mer- Mercyhurst. Swisher’s piece, titled “A Fine With the contemporary music Friday in the Walker Recital Hall. cyhurst College Taylor The task of creating a roughly a Line,” with music by Steve Reich, and innovative technology she It’s free and open to all. Little Theatre. Fiery all-female chamber orchestra shares passion for music Determined to spread their selling albums, La Pietà has taken world, and wishing to record a “Like musical caresses, they By Jordan Zangaro music to all different audi- audiences by storm in its quest CD dedicated to Vilvaldi’s works, soothe my soul and comfort me, Staff writer ences, they are far different to bring classical music to new Dubeau put together this brazen bringing serenity and well-being. from anyone and defi nitely eye audiences around the world. back-up band. Like this music, softly evok- Classical music usually is not catching. Award-winning violin- The 11-member ensemble The impact these powerfully ing tenderness, romanticism, the typical genre that college ist Angèle Dubeau will lead the consists of some of Canada’s talented women have made is passion, warmth and dreams— students will blare at a party on fi ery all-female classical chamber finest female musicians who almost indescribable. Although cradle, envelope and enchant a Friday night or the fi rst song orchestra known as La Pietà on have gained recognition for their these women are world-renowned you,” Dubeau said. downloaded when craving a the stage of the Performing fi erce passion and high-energy and unbelievably successful, it is With what one critic calls dance party with roommates but Arts Center on Sunday, April 13 display of classical music. clear that they are not just about their “flashy, bold style” and something that can be guaranteed at 2 p.m. La Pietà was formed in 1997 their success, but about the music showmanship, an afternoon of is that this classical ensemble is Selling out venues across by classical violinist Angèle and spreading something for excitement is guaranteed. Tickets like no other classical group in Canada, the United States, China Dubeau. Wanting to make a which they share such a strong for Mercyhurst students are $5 the world. and Japan and having seven top- stronger impact on the classical passion. with an ID. This week’s fi lm at the PAC: ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfl y’ me asking them for a monthly from me in my apartment I’d be took a year of French in middle respond with specifi c letters of By Mason Lorek fee. It’s okay though, because equally upset, albeit intrigued as school, so my best attempt at a the alphabet. Staff writer it’s one that I wanted to see to how you installed stadium translation is “The Scaphandre He dictated an entire book in so I’m going to recommend it seating in my living room. and the papillon.” this fashion. Bad news bears, guys, I didn’t anyway. Actually, come watch Incidentally, I’m looking to It’s about Jean-Dominique The biopic was nominated for get to preview this week’s it with me. hire someone to keep me from Bauby, editor of Elle, who suf- Academy Awards in achieve- movie. I was under the impres- I had to watch “Control” all digressing while writing these fered a stroke and had to live ment in cinematography, direct- sion that Netfl ix could send by myself last week, and listen- articles. nearly entirely paralyzed. He ing, editing, and best writing. me any movie I wanted when ing to Joy Division is not easy These are the facts that I can is sometimes called Jean-Do, Roger Ebert gave it four stars. I wanted it, but apparently you to do alone. Sure, Joe DiPasqua tell you about this week’s fi lm: which appears to be one of “The Diving Bell and the But- have to give them money fi rst. was a few rows up, but we all It is called “The Diving Bell and those pun-type nicknames. terfl y” will be shown at the PAC Whatever happened to the know that a few rows doesn’t the Butterfl y.” A speech therapist developed at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday, honor system? cut it in the theater. The actual title is “Le Scaphan- a method of communication April 9. I let people borrow my pen in It doesn’t cut it anywhere dre et le papillon” since the for him based on blinking a Tickets are free for students class all the time; you don’t see actually. If you sat rows away movie is in French, but I only certain number of times to cor- with a student ID. PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 Walker to present contemporary choreography Curtain opens for Theatre Spring of 2008 is concert season 30-minute piece is no easy feat. was “inspired by people…how hopes to draw a wider audience tHe By Jackie Koehler “[This piece] is by far the most they deal with relationships, to the show. The idea for the 145 with ‘The Man in Black’ both coasts and parts of the with special guests My Ameri- Contributing writer challenging thing I have done how they interact with each colorful projections came from BuZz By Greg Summy south. can Heart and The Graduate. Staff writer during my time at Mercyhurst other, how they understand her desire to transform the entire June Carter-Cash. A Skylit Drive and Dance SmartPunk.com is taking pop With spring comes rebirth, College,” Marquez said, who themselves.” Walker Recital Hall. By Emily Grabowski I was skeptical going into the Gavin Dance hit the road with punk on the road in all its glory Contributing writer with rebirth comes creation and greatly appreciates her dancers Swisher wants the audience Marquez manifested her vision APRIL 11. Dance 2008. show, thinking it was going to be As spring approaches people Four Letter Lie on the Across with the Spring Break ’08 Tour. with creation comes two world for all their hard work. to take away a sense of hope to with the help of senior Tomas Mercyhurst College, a portrayal of his life. I came out are coming out of hibernation the Nation Tour 2008 spon- The Audition, Hit the Lights, premiere dances for “Dance “Without them I would have which they can relate and feel as Ayuso, whom she knew had Walker Recital Hall. The grand-opening weekend pleasantly surprised. and getting back into the full sored by The Artery Foun- Every Avenue, The Morning 2008” in the Walker Recital never been able to complete though they have taken a journey some experience with the visual of Theatre 145, formerly known Solo played all of the songs swing of their socially-infused dation, MerchNow.com and Light and Kiros will be serenad- Hall. this massive project,” Marquez with the dancers. She hopes arts. Inspired by the music, APRIL 13. Violinist as the Roadhouse Theatre, was a on his acoustic guitar, giving lives. So is the case for so many Electric Zombie. ing the mosh pits through the Choreographed by seniors added. that each audience member sees Marquez’s piece developed into Angèle Dubeau. Mercy- huge success. What better way to it a much more authentic feel. of your favorite local and Dayton, Ohio metal heads end of April. Alyssa Marquez and Dara Swisher agrees with Marquez “a little piece of themselves her hope to “echo the Socratic hurst College PAC. open the theatre than to christen Executive Director of Theatre national touring bands. The Devil Wears Prada will be The two largest tours this Swisher, their separate pieces on the amount of time and effort onstage.” notion of ‘an unexamined life is the stage with the production of 145, Steven Opsanic, is also the This spring features some touring the country with May- spring are the Honda Civic Tour, take on the subjects of self- that goes into the production. Marquez’s piece, titled “Let not worth living.’” APRIL 10 - APRIL 19. “The Man in Black: A Tribute to producer/creator of “The Man very interesting and ground- lene & the Sons of Disaster, and My Chemical Romance’s examination and the persever- “It’s not just the choreograph- Men Burn Stars,” incorporates “I truly want the audience “The Man in Black: A Johnny Cash.” in Black,” along with Shannon breaking tours and shows in White Chapel, Once Nothing, headlining tour sponsored by ance of the human spirit through ing,” she said. “It’s the lighting, the music of M83, a French elec- members to experience the piece Tribute to Johnny Cash” Housed in a former church Solo, a local singing celebrity, and Erie, and other major cities in and Gwen Stacy. Live Nation. contemporary movement. the staging, the advertising, the tronic band, with modern dance, from their own perspective and Theatre 145, Erie. in downtown Erie, this 220-seat Kristen Schrum, a young lady the region. Some of the smaller They will be at the Edinboro The Honda Civic Tour, head- The pieces are the culmination casting, the editing...truly taking and the use of constant visual create their own discourse with theatre gives a cozy vibe. with a very impressive voice. tours this spring and summer University Off-Campus Activity lined by Panic at the Disco of the highest level of choreog- an idea all the way from concept projections cast on the dancers the piece,” she said. APRIL 14. “The Year of Aside from the theatre part After the show, I had the privi- come from independent labels Center on May 10 while on the with opening acts Motion City raphy a Dance major can take at to performance.” throughout the piece. The show begins at 8 p.m. Living Biblically,” Mer- there is a small coffeehouse set- lege to sit down with Opsanic supporting their artists. tour. Soundtrack, The Hush Sound Mercyhurst. Swisher’s piece, titled “A Fine With the contemporary music Friday in the Walker Recital Hall. cyhurst College Taylor ting in the back, complete with and ask him about the show. The Equal Vision Records is NewBandTV.com and Level and Phantom Planet, kicks off The task of creating a roughly a Line,” with music by Steve Reich, and innovative technology she It’s free and open to all. Little Theatre. tables, chairs, sofas and a small idea for the show came around sending out their fl agship band, 2 Energy are taking Alesana April 10 in San Francisco. bar so guests can relax. last August, and was going to Chiodos, on tour with MXPX, out on tour with The Chariot, My Chemical Romance hits Local musicians have also fre- open in the fall, but the closing From First to Last, Drop Dead, Sky Eats Airplane, Love Hate the road with Billy Talent and Fiery all-female chamber orchestra shares passion for music quented the space to play small of the Roadhouse Theatre put Gorgeous, Protest the Hero and Hero and Our Last Night. The Drive By. The month-and- gigs and hang out with friends the production on pause. The Color Fred. The tour will tour features dates mainly in the a-half-long tour is sure to be Determined to spread their selling albums, La Pietà has taken world, and wishing to record a “Like musical caresses, they and fans. Everyone involved in the hit New England and Canada South and along the west coast, another successful notch in By Jordan Zangaro music to all different audi- audiences by storm in its quest CD dedicated to Vilvaldi’s works, soothe my soul and comfort me, Steven Opsanic, the executive production thinks it was a great throughout April and May. with a few stops in the Midwest MCR’s impressive touring belt. Staff writer ences, they are far different to bring classical music to new Dubeau put together this brazen bringing serenity and well-being. director at the theatre, and his show to open the theatre because Other tours, sponsored by and Canada. For more information on the from anyone and defi nitely eye audiences around the world. back-up band. Like this music, softly evok- crew put on an impressive pro- each show performed is differ- companies like Hot Topic, Mayday Parade is headlining previously mentioned tours, Classical music usually is not catching. Award-winning violin- The 11-member ensemble The impact these powerfully ing tenderness, romanticism, duction the second a guest walks ent. Opsanic and Solo wanted MerchNow and Glamour Kills the Explosions in Your Pants pick up a copy of Alternative the typical genre that college ist Angèle Dubeau will lead the consists of some of Canada’s talented women have made is passion, warmth and dreams— into the building. to do something different with Clothing, will hit the Midwest, Tour (Glamour Kills Clothing), Press. See you in the pit. students will blare at a party on fi ery all-female classical chamber finest female musicians who almost indescribable. Although cradle, envelope and enchant The show began with a slide- this show. a Friday night or the fi rst song orchestra known as La Pietà on have gained recognition for their these women are world-renowned you,” Dubeau said. show of pictures of Johnny Cash “We wanted the emphasis to downloaded when craving a the stage of the Performing fi erce passion and high-energy and unbelievably successful, it is With what one critic calls throughout life, while playing be on Johnny Cash himself, so we What is a year living biblically like? dance party with roommates but Arts Center on Sunday, April 13 display of classical music. clear that they are not just about their “flashy, bold style” and one of his songs. The screen was didn’t add a lot of fl are,” Opsanic something that can be guaranteed at 2 p.m. La Pietà was formed in 1997 their success, but about the music showmanship, an afternoon of then lifted and the performance said. “I really think we achieved The “Live from NY’s 92nd rule in the Bible – as literally as is that this classical ensemble is Selling out venues across by classical violinist Angèle and spreading something for excitement is guaranteed. Tickets took place on the small stage. the look we were going for. We By Jordan Zangaro Street Y” series continues with possible.” Staff writer like no other classical group in Canada, the United States, China Dubeau. Wanting to make a which they share such a strong for Mercyhurst students are $5 The play opens with Johnny did what we wanted to do.” best-selling author A.J. Jacobs in This is an opportunity that the world. and Japan and having seven top- stronger impact on the classical passion. with an ID. Cash, portrayed as an older man, Opsanic is working on an- his presentation of “The Year should not be passed up by playing some of his hits and other show for the theatre called You shall not wear a “garment of Living Biblically” in Taylor anyone. reminiscing on the memories “2050s: Yesterday, Today.” The of cloth made of two kinds of Little Theatre on Monday, April It discusses a way to live that This week’s fi lm at the PAC: ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfl y’ attached to each song. show will be set in the 1950s in stuff ” (Leviticus 19:19). 14 at 8 p.m. was taken very seriously and me asking them for a monthly from me in my apartment I’d be took a year of French in middle respond with specifi c letters of After a 15-minute intermis- a concert-like setup. If you suspect your wife is Join Jacobs as he discusses his now is slowly slipping from the By Mason Lorek fee. It’s okay though, because equally upset, albeit intrigued as school, so my best attempt at a the alphabet. sion, the second act was set up The focus of the show is to cheating, you shall bring her to most recent book in which he grip of society. Staff writer it’s one that I wanted to see to how you installed stadium translation is “The Scaphandre He dictated an entire book in as if Johnny Cash were perform- illustrate where and how today’s a priest, who will mix a potion recounts his fascinating, enlight- No matter what religious so I’m going to recommend it seating in my living room. and the papillon.” this fashion. ing live at the Grand Ole Opry. music started, and where modern of barley, water, and dust, which ening and delightfully strange denomination you may be, Bad news bears, guys, I didn’t anyway. Actually, come watch Incidentally, I’m looking to It’s about Jean-Dominique The biopic was nominated for A radio clip from a Nashville artists get some of their infl u- the woman shall drink. If she’s year trying to follow all 613 something can be learned by get to preview this week’s it with me. hire someone to keep me from Bauby, editor of Elle, who suf- Academy Awards in achieve- radio station introducing Cash ences. cheating, her stomach will swell commandments in the Bible. this informative, yet humorous, movie. I was under the impres- I had to watch “Control” all digressing while writing these fered a stroke and had to live ment in cinematography, direct- live from the Grand Ole Opry “The Man in Black” will run (Numbers 5:11-20). This lecture is an eye-opening story this brave man has to tell. sion that Netfl ix could send by myself last week, and listen- articles. nearly entirely paralyzed. He ing, editing, and best writing. was played prior to Shannon from Thursday, April 10 through Sound crazy? These are just a lesson in the wisdom of rabbis, He discusses the rules he suc- me any movie I wanted when ing to Joy Division is not easy These are the facts that I can is sometimes called Jean-Do, Roger Ebert gave it four stars. Solo, who played Johnny Cash, Saturday, April 19. Shows begin few of the rules one man spent religion in America today, Bible cessfully kept throughout the I wanted it, but apparently you to do alone. Sure, Joe DiPasqua tell you about this week’s fi lm: which appears to be one of “The Diving Bell and the But- came out on stage, which was a at 8 p.m. an entire year trying to follow. history and the dangers of lit- entire year, the rules he broke have to give them money fi rst. was a few rows up, but we all It is called “The Diving Bell and those pun-type nicknames. terfl y” will be shown at the PAC nice touch, adding a little piece Theatre 145 is located at 145 Luckily, at Mercyhurst we are eral interpretation. daily and the most unexpectedly Whatever happened to the know that a few rows doesn’t the Butterfl y.” A speech therapist developed at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday, of history. West 11th Street in downtown given a chance to see what it “‘The Year of Living Bibli- wise and life-enhancing rules. honor system? cut it in the theater. The actual title is “Le Scaphan- a method of communication April 9. The show concluded with a Erie. For more information, was like for this individual who cally’ is about my quest to live Tickets are free for Mercy- I let people borrow my pen in It doesn’t cut it anywhere dre et le papillon” since the for him based on blinking a Tickets are free for students few duet performances by Solo visit the Web site at www.theth- made the bold move of taking the ultimate biblical life,” Jacobs hurst students and available at class all the time; you don’t see actually. If you sat rows away movie is in French, but I only certain number of times to cor- with a student ID. and Kristen Schrum, or Miss eatre145.com. on this task. said. “ To follow every single the door. PAGE 12 OPINION April 9, 2008 Feminist commentary for 21st century things” are career driven. home and society. In the past 40 regular birth control or enjoying continue the labors and maintain By Ellen She is enjoying one of the years many grounds have been a spot on a varsity athletic team, movement of equality issues. Koenig choices women and men have covered to give women choices you are a product of the feminist Many people have not been Staff writer been given, to determine the that were largely privileged to movements. exposed to the horrors of domes- paths of their lives. The term men. The term is much more expan- tic abuse. For the people still In last week’s Merciad, a fellow “feminism” often gets a bad Feminism in this sense is not sive and inclusive then many give immersed in domestic violence columnist claimed “I am not report from people of the about man-hating or anti-moth- it credit. Overall the term applies and abusive relationships, they trying to sound like a feminist” modern age. erhood. Feminism is a state of to people who believe in social are still in a fi ght for equality. when defending her statement Some may have images of mind; it is about being treated as equality and equal rights among In an effort to promote a simi- to choose profession over mar- beatniks and hipsters from the an equal. Acknowledging your the sexes. lar cause, Amnesty International riage. second wave of feminism pro- status as a feminist is showing So please go, do penance and is hosting a two-day benefi t con- I was driving back from the testing and dragging stuffed man- gratitude to the women who have wash your soul out with soap cert to fundraise for the Stop hospital on Sunday where a close nequins of “the man” through come before you and fought for because you embody ideals of Violence Against Women cam- friend had just delivered her fi rst the streets. the choices that you embody. those “man-hating women.” paign. Bands are attending from child. I realized she had chosen The term needs to be adapted So in response to the comment But do consider the works Cleveland and Pittsburgh and in motherhood over a career at this beyond this negative stigma. of not sounding like a feminist, and efforts of the two previous case you do not hear us, we will point in her life, proving that not My parents’ generation fought as a female, if you are pursuing a feminist movements. We are be set up in the Grotto April 18 all women of the “twenty-some- for equality in the work place, career after graduation, practicing now engrossed in a struggle to and 19, weather permitting. Cheating applies to more than intimate relationships could be related to other situa- moments? with for that long over one mis- I’ve seen fi rsthand decade-long By Michelle tions beside relationships that Say, for instance, Bob and take? friendships torn apart over one LaSlavic we can relate to, so I thought I’d Sally have been together for fi ve Now, if the person has cheated incident that the other deems Staff writer share. years. multiple times or continues to unforgiveable. The idea they were talking While Bob is away on vaca- do it, then come on, it’s time to We are human, people make My roommate was telling me about was how many people tion, he makes a huge mistake hit the road, but this idea makes mistakes and sometimes you about some of her class discus- claim that if they were ever and hooks up with another girl. sense. have to weigh out the two sides; sions from her marriage and cheated on, even just once, they He comes home and tells Sally, If a person acknowledges that I think it’s important to keep this family course the other day that would never put up with it and apologizes profusely and prom- they have done wrong and know concept in mind. I’ve been dwelling on since. leave their signifi cant other. ises to never do it again. they won’t ever do it again, take As much as we may be tempted She explained to me how they This proposal was then pre- Some people might claim that the apology and move on. at fi rst to deem an action too hor- were talking about the realities sented: If a person messes up, Sally should break up with him While listening to her explain rible to accept an apology, look of cheating on loved ones and just once, and is truly sorry, is and not give him a second chance this situation to me, I couldn’t at your past with that person; is it forgiveness. it worth quitting on everything but seriously, how can you justify help but relate it to friendships really worth giving up on every- The lesson learned, though, you have over a few regretted leaving someone you’ve been as well. thing you have?

Beware buyers and sellers in friendships The Merciad is on which you sit. whether or not you are treating. ship wears and tears, though no interested in hearing By Merissa Are you the buyer or the seller? Sellers, market yourself well warranty can apply to the loss of student feedback on Frank I am sure you can think of a time by reciprocating a favor now and a friendship. the tuition hike. Opinion editor when you convinced someone to then, even if all you can manage It seems like friendships can stay just a little longer to keep you is to spend an evening playing be purchased in the workplace as Please send all company by offering them des- board games. well. A request for baked goods The Beatles once said you comments to can’t buy love. After purchas- sert, a favor or simply a drink. Once you have decided where to fulfi ll a hankering is just as ing a round of drinks, a conclu- Perhaps the best time to buy your loyalties lie, take charge of much of a grey area as any when opinionmerciad@ sion was reached: You can’t buy friends is when you are on the your life. You should not have to it comes to co-worker relations. mercyhurst.edu. friendship, either. verge of winning cash from the buy or sell your friendship. With the year drawing to a Sharing rounds among a March Madness bracket, so long Camaraderie is necessary to close, many of us will say good- All responses will as Kansas wins. a healthy, fulfi lling life and by bye to friends. group isn’t often considered a be printed in next bought friendship, but think As a buyer, be wary of the feigning friends you only fool The question is, with whom again. merchandise. A true friend, and yourself and no one else. will we stay in touch and who week’s Merciad. My charge to you is this: not one won over by your tem- In the end, you will see that as will disappear like a crowd at the Decide what side of the fence porary luck, will always be there any item purchased, the friend- Stone at 2:15 a.m.? PAGE 12 OPINION April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 OPINION PAGE 13 Feminist commentary for 21st century Call to consciousness: Who Senioritis: things” are career driven. home and society. In the past 40 regular birth control or enjoying continue the labors and maintain By Ellen She is enjoying one of the years many grounds have been a spot on a varsity athletic team, movement of equality issues. Koenig choices women and men have covered to give women choices you are a product of the feminist Many people have not been chooses labels that divide us? Only cure is Staff writer been given, to determine the that were largely privileged to movements. exposed to the horrors of domes- paths of their lives. The term men. The term is much more expan- tic abuse. For the people still In fact, I could argue it we chose to fear one another In last week’s Merciad, a fellow “feminism” often gets a bad Feminism in this sense is not sive and inclusive then many give immersed in domestic violence By Jerrod supports the very tyrannical based on the assumption that to embrace it columnist claimed “I am not report from people of the about man-hating or anti-moth- it credit. Overall the term applies and abusive relationships, they Markle and oppressive forces against they are not “one of us.” trying to sound like a feminist” modern age. erhood. Feminism is a state of to people who believe in social are still in a fi ght for equality. Staff writer which patriots fought. Who set these lines or when defending her statement Some may have images of mind; it is about being treated as equality and equal rights among In an effort to promote a simi- If this is true, why would labels that divide us from one rather than deny to choose profession over mar- beatniks and hipsters from the an equal. Acknowledging your the sexes. lar cause, Amnesty International First of all let me apologize branches dedicated to protect- another? riage. second wave of feminism pro- status as a feminist is showing So please go, do penance and is hosting a two-day benefi t con- to the people who so ada- ing our freedoms and liberties So while all intel students I was driving back from the testing and dragging stuffed man- gratitude to the women who have wash your soul out with soap cert to fundraise for the Stop mantly choose to defend the take them away with this act? may not be the freedom-crush- distractions hospital on Sunday where a close nequins of “the man” through come before you and fought for because you embody ideals of Violence Against Women cam- institutions with which they All three presidential candi- ing neo-Hitlers that they think No matter how important a friend had just delivered her fi rst the streets. the choices that you embody. those “man-hating women.” paign. Bands are attending from identify and associate; I cannot dates left in mainstream media I think they are, it is apparent By Bill paper or test can be, these activ- child. I realized she had chosen The term needs to be adapted So in response to the comment But do consider the works Cleveland and Pittsburgh and in comprehend the passion and also voted for this act. that these students follow in Swafford ities are daunting. motherhood over a career at this beyond this negative stigma. of not sounding like a feminist, and efforts of the two previous case you do not hear us, we will individual pride that goes into Not shocking that this act the footsteps of, are funded by Staff writer Teachers’ lectures seem to be point in her life, proving that not My parents’ generation fought as a female, if you are pursuing a feminist movements. We are be set up in the Grotto April 18 such strong identifi cations. was passed and accepted with and now defend the ideals of longer by the day and no matter all women of the “twenty-some- for equality in the work place, career after graduation, practicing now engrossed in a struggle to and 19, weather permitting. Back to the intelligence stud- open arms after the attacks of the people that are indeed free- As April turns the corner, the how much the material inter- ies department, it must be my September 11, 2001. dom-crushing, neo-Hitlers. sun has fi nally graced us with its ests me, I always seem to turn vendetta or maybe it’s the per- I am more than curious as to That is why I left the depart- presence. them into a Charlie Brown show Cheating applies to more than intimate relationships sonal attacks that have gotten the intelligence department’s ment; once I realized that I The last term of the 2008 sound. to me. stance on the events of that was associating with people school year is now halfway over Is there any way of saving a could be related to other situa- moments? with for that long over one mis- I’ve seen fi rsthand decade-long I know positive reform is day. It tears me apart that the who have such questionable and seniors are faced with less senior from this quickly moving By Michelle tions beside relationships that Say, for instance, Bob and take? friendships torn apart over one being sought and questions offi cial government story is ethics, I chose dissociation, not than 50 days before graduation. epidemic? LaSlavic we can relate to, so I thought I’d Sally have been together for fi ve Now, if the person has cheated incident that the other deems are being asked, but perhaps it 19 hijackers led by Bin Laden reform. As a junior last year I watched The answer is only if one’s Staff writer share. years. multiple times or continues to unforgiveable. would be benefi cial to take on pulled off three success- I guess causing terrorism at my senior friends quickly crum- post-bachelors career has not The idea they were talking While Bob is away on vaca- do it, then come on, it’s time to We are human, people make the view of an outsider in order ful attacks that day and then home and abroad is somehow ble as they soon realized their been decided, but for the seniors My roommate was telling me about was how many people tion, he makes a huge mistake hit the road, but this idea makes mistakes and sometimes you to objectively view the past of one plane was shot down or just as sinister as the history undergraduate years were nearly blessed with certainty in their about some of her class discus- claim that if they were ever and hooks up with another girl. sense. have to weigh out the two sides; the organizations where jobs crashed. Donald Rumsfeld of the math department or over. future , there is no way to stop sions from her marriage and cheated on, even just once, they He comes home and tells Sally, If a person acknowledges that I think it’s important to keep this are being created. isn’t even sure anymore on that archaeology department. They all showed the signs of the movement. family course the other day that would never put up with it and apologizes profusely and prom- they have done wrong and know concept in mind. My issues have never been one. Surprising that in their con- what many like to call senioritis. The only common cure shall I’ve been dwelling on since. leave their signifi cant other. ises to never do it again. they won’t ever do it again, take As much as we may be tempted with any student within the At least we all know Bin stant pursuit and high regard This can be symptoms of not be to embrace it and do not deny She explained to me how they This proposal was then pre- Some people might claim that the apology and move on. at fi rst to deem an action too hor- intelligence department until Laden was a CIA agent. Can for the truth, not one of the caring about academic perfor- your list of distractions for soon were talking about the realities sented: If a person messes up, Sally should break up with him While listening to her explain rible to accept an apology, look recently when I realized that so we please openly debate 9-11, intelligence studies students mance due to the small window you will have to focus again, this of cheating on loved ones and just once, and is truly sorry, is and not give him a second chance this situation to me, I couldn’t at your past with that person; is it strong is the pride that comes intel department representa- have chosen to question the left in their academic career. time on your career. forgiveness. it worth quitting on everything but seriously, how can you justify help but relate it to friendships really worth giving up on every- with considering oneself a tives? offi cial story of 9-11. I, myself, ensured my friends The lesson learned, though, you have over a few regretted leaving someone you’ve been as well. thing you have? patriot that sometimes this Set up that date as one of And if you think this is a last year that this would never pride can be blinding or, worst your club meetings and let us challenge to debate, it most happen to me; however, as I of all, a source of hubris. discuss the facts so we can get certainly is, so let’s get to the near the end, I fi nd myself The Merciad is Perhaps my views on the our history right before we heart of that problem. facing a brick wall. Need Beware buyers and sellers in friendships create more war out there. The spirit of public debate interested in hearing United States’ way of life or As I open a book, prepare to on which you sit. whether or not you are treating. ship wears and tears, though no history is different than those Luckily all of this wonderful can surely help us reconcile study or write this very article, I Math Help? By Merissa Are you the buyer or the seller? Sellers, market yourself well warranty can apply to the loss of student feedback on who work to reform this com- legislation has fostered a world the issues that I feel deter the fi nd that there are better activi- Frank I am sure you can think of a time by reciprocating a favor now and a friendship. the tuition hike. munity. belief and thought paradigm nature and compassion of the ties to do than be stuck in front Opinion editor when you convinced someone to then, even if all you can manage It seems like friendships can A patriot in America used to where you’re either with us or students that chose to reform of a computer. Come to the stay just a little longer to keep you is to spend an evening playing be purchased in the workplace as Please send all be the one who fought against against. the Intelligence community. These include the Corner- MATH LAB company by offering them des- board games. well. A request for baked goods Well, with who, against who? Would such compassion be The Beatles once said you comments to the tyranny and oppressive stone, Presque Isle, a motor- can’t buy love. After purchas- sert, a favor or simply a drink. Once you have decided where to fulfi ll a hankering is just as regime of Britain in order to Maybe the divide and conquer served better elsewhere; is it cycle ride, a game of volleyball, Located in the opinionmerciad@ ing a round of drinks, a conclu- Perhaps the best time to buy your loyalties lie, take charge of much of a grey area as any when establish rule of self-govern- concept can help us under- better to speak truth to power tossing a baseball, making fun Library 304 A & B sion was reached: You can’t buy friends is when you are on the your life. You should not have to it comes to co-worker relations. mercyhurst.edu. ment with human-guaranteed stand this one. or to people? of friends, catching up on the friendship, either. verge of winning cash from the buy or sell your friendship. With the year drawing to a rights for all people. It is easy in this post-9-11 “When the power of love latest Mercyhurst gossip, look- Sharing rounds among a March Madness bracket, so long Camaraderie is necessary to close, many of us will say good- All responses will Now in 2008, the Patriot Act, age to embrace fear of others overcomes the love of power, ing at my future job, staring out as Kansas wins. a healthy, fulfi lling life and by bye to friends. in suspicion that they might be the world will know peace,” Sunday-Thursday group isn’t often considered a be printed in next for example, although labeled my window, watching repeti- bought friendship, but think As a buyer, be wary of the feigning friends you only fool The question is, with whom as patriotic, is in essence the a terrorist. according to Jimi Hendrix, a tive episodes of The First 48 For Exact Hours again. merchandise. A true friend, and yourself and no one else. will we stay in touch and who week’s Merciad. opposite of the freedoms and Instead of choosing to love radical hippie conspirator, yet or Rob and Big, looking at John My charge to you is this: not one won over by your tem- In the end, you will see that as will disappear like a crowd at the rights for which our forefa- one another as free and in friend for many, both past and McCain’s Web site, or my favor- Call Ext: 2078 Decide what side of the fence porary luck, will always be there any item purchased, the friend- Stone at 2:15 a.m.? thers fought. possession of natural rights, present. ite, stalking on Facebook. PAGE 14 OPINION April 9, 2008

The Good, This I believe: Liberal arts have power to transform, heal Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated this series to encourage refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We the Bad & hope that these will inspire refl ective discussion in a variety of venues. We suggest that faculty introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; we encourage students to bring these thoughts to cl asses; we invite administrators and the Ugly staff to explore these in department meetings. Or, if you wish, you may respond directly to our committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig: [email protected]. Mary Ellen Dahlkemper ’73, has been on the Board of Trustees since ’06, and a President’s Associate since ’86. She was Director of Adult and Graduate Programs from 1992-2002, and presently is Chief Administrative Offi cer of Stairways Behavioral Health. Her favorite aspects about Mercyhurst: Mercyhurst’s The Good commitment to the liberal, fi ne and performing arts and attending performances and events on campus. “My ‘This I Believe’ essay says it all!”

March Madness is over affected by her oral history of changed his major to Philosophy, draw, paint, fuse glass, sculpt, write By Mary Ellen Dahlkemper Catherine McAuley and the cou- graduated with honors and went stories and poems, sing, garden so for you lucky bracket Contributing writer winners, it is time to collect rageous, determined women from on to earn a masters degree. Joe and learn print-making. the pay dirt. For everyone Dublin who built a most remark- Kloss then made Mercyhurst his We focus on being together else, it’s time to gear up for The liberal arts, my favorite sub- able school called Mercyhurst. He permanent home as an adminis- and encouraging each other in the hockey play-offs. jects as a Mercyhurst College stu- changed his major to English and trator in our library. creative process. Each person dis- dent, have become my life mantra. graduated magna cum laude. And Healing often accompanies covers the artist inside. Individu- In light of the student Ah, the joy of reaching into the then there was a machinist who, transformation through the lib- als who are non-verbal transform loan crisis, Mercyhurst is complexity of another time and because he knew his company eral arts. At Stairways Behavioral into mentors for others through creating a federal program place, of discovering diverse cul- was closing, began taking business Health where I now work, we the unique sharing of the artistic to help others when loan- tures with amazing customs and courses in anticipation of a loom- sponsor a Center for Arts and experience. ers drop out. language, of unearthing univer- ing job search. Humanities. Persons recovering Self-confi dence grows; our sal truths that connect humanity But something else grabbed from mental illness gather in our common humanity connects; across boundaries! his mind and his heart. He aced studio with staff, professional art- mental wellness abounds. We heal. My husband and I frequent every liberal arts course he took, ists and community members to Ah, the power of the arts! The Bad the performing arts center for thought-provoking lectures, Girls, it’s time to shape fi lms, world and classical music, up. Swimsuit season is just art exhibits, dance performances around the corner. and live opera from the Met over high-defi nition satellite. Most sur- Spring may have sprung prising is how the liberal arts have along with allergy attacks transformed my professional life. and sinus infections. As the director of adult and graduate programs at Mercyhurst Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] It is time to start planning for 10 years, I advised adults who Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] your summer, whether it’s wanted to begin or complete Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] fi nding a job, place to live degrees. For adult applicants, Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] or planning your schedule Mercyhurst’s extensive curricu- Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] for next year. lum evoked the inevitable ques- Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] tion: “Why must I take liberal arts Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] The Ugly classes when it’s the major courses Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] I need for the job, for the promo- Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] Potholes aren’t fi lled in tion, for getting on with life.” Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] with snow anymore. The After a term or two, these stu- Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] patch jobs on Briggs and dents glowed about how much Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] Lewis avenues is “patchy,” they enjoyed the liberal arts and Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] to say the least. the fascinating ways their lives were being transformed. Think you’re prepared One business man told me a lit- The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is for the annual tuition hike? erature course saved his marriage. published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our It is going to take a lot He and his wife were fi nally relat- offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. more pennies to break 30 ing authentically, sharing ideas, grand. core values and dreams. I remem- The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and ber a welder who was assigned to names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for Please email any sugge- interview Mother Eustace Taylor content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday tions to opinionmerciad@ and write an essay for College mercyhurst.edu. before publication and may not be longer than Writing I. He could hardly wait 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. to tell me how deeply he was PAGE 14 OPINION April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 15 The Good, This I believe: Liberal arts have power to transform, heal Hockey déjà vu Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated this series to encourage refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We the Bad & hope that these will inspire refl ective discussion in a variety of venues. NHL’s race to the Stanley Cup We suggest that faculty introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; we encourage students to bring these thoughts to cl asses; we invite administrators and the Ugly staff to explore these in department meetings. Or, if you wish, you may respond directly to our committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig: [email protected]. looks reminiscent of the 1990s Mary Ellen Dahlkemper ’73, has been on the Board of Trustees since ’06, and a President’s Associate since ’86. She was Director of Adult and Graduate Programs from 1992-2002, and presently is Chief Administrative Offi cer of Stairways Behavioral Health. Her favorite aspects about Mercyhurst: Mercyhurst’s season Fedorov notched eight commitment to the liberal, fi ne and performing arts and attending performances and events on campus. “My ‘This I Believe’ essay says it all!” By Kenny Hunt points, leading the Capitals into The Good Staff writer the third seed in the Eastern March Madness is over affected by her oral history of changed his major to Philosophy, draw, paint, fuse glass, sculpt, write Conference and winning the By Mary Ellen Dahlkemper Catherine McAuley and the cou- graduated with honors and went stories and poems, sing, garden The run for the Stanley Cup Southeast Division for the fi rst so for you lucky bracket Contributing writer winners, it is time to collect rageous, determined women from on to earn a masters degree. Joe and learn print-making. Playoffs is beginning to look time since the 2000-01 season. the pay dirt. For everyone Dublin who built a most remark- Kloss then made Mercyhurst his We focus on being together like a lot like the 1990s. Another former Hart Trophy else, it’s time to gear up for The liberal arts, my favorite sub- able school called Mercyhurst. He permanent home as an adminis- and encouraging each other in the Many of the players and winner, as the league’s MVP, hockey play-offs. jects as a Mercyhurst College stu- changed his major to English and trator in our library. creative process. Each person dis- teams that shined brightest in Jaromir Jagr has picked up his dent, have become my life mantra. graduated magna cum laude. And Healing often accompanies covers the artist inside. Individu- the 90s are coming back and game as of late. In light of the student Ah, the joy of reaching into the then there was a machinist who, transformation through the lib- als who are non-verbal transform proving that they can pass the Jagr is currently on a four- complexity of another time and because he knew his company eral arts. At Stairways Behavioral into mentors for others through test of time. game goal-scoring streak, one loan crisis, Mercyhurst is Sports Information photo creating a federal program place, of discovering diverse cul- was closing, began taking business Health where I now work, we the unique sharing of the artistic Members of SAAC (front row L to R: Two Special Olympic Committee members, senior The Detroit Red Wings stand that has seen him tally fi ve to help others when loan- tures with amazing customs and courses in anticipation of a loom- sponsor a Center for Arts and experience. Rhonda Marable, AD Craig Barnett, Assistant AD Sarah Headley. Back row: Sophomore atop the western conference and goals and seven points as the ers drop out. language, of unearthing univer- ing job search. Humanities. Persons recovering Self-confi dence grows; our Carrina Crow, junior Brittany Strier, junior Danielle Zubek) presented a check to the Erie have clinched the President’s Rangers enter the most critical sal truths that connect humanity But something else grabbed from mental illness gather in our common humanity connects; City Special Olympics on Sunday. trophy with 115 points, which point in their season. across boundaries! his mind and his heart. He aced studio with staff, professional art- mental wellness abounds. We heal. is reminiscent of their back- The most notable throw-back My husband and I frequent every liberal arts course he took, ists and community members to Ah, the power of the arts! SAAC donates money to Special Olympics to-back President’s trophies in to the 1990s is Peter Forsberg’s The Bad the performing arts center for 1994-95 and 1995-96. return to the Colorado thought-provoking lectures, The donated money was Sunday in conjunction with Detroit also won back to Avalanche. Girls, it’s time to shape fi lms, world and classical music, From staff reports raised through the fi rst annual National Student- Athlete back Stanley Cups in 96-97 and After unsuccessful seasons in up. Swimsuit season is just art exhibits, dance performances The Merciad Laker Showdown Talent Show Recognition Day. 1997-1998, which could be a Philadelphia and Nashville and around the corner. and live opera from the Met over that was held on Tuesday, The event was presented by harbinger of things to come. a brief exit from the NHL due high-defi nition satellite. Most sur- March 18. All of the proceeds Mercyhurst’s Student Athletic At the top of the Eastern to injury, Forsberg has jumped Spring may have sprung The Mercyhurst College prising is how the liberal arts have from the event were donated. Advisory Committee, which Conference lies the Montreal right back into his mid-90s along with allergy attacks Department of Athletics donated transformed my professional life. The check was pre- consisted of several students, Canadiens, who won their last form. and sinus infections. a $1,000 to the Erie City Special As the director of adult and Olympics. sented at a ceremony on coaches and administrators. Stanley Cup in 1993 when they Forsberg has tallied 13 points graduate programs at Mercyhurst Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] defeated the Los Angeles Kings. in his nine games since returning It is time to start planning for 10 years, I advised adults who Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] They also won an NHL-record to the lineup and helped the your summer, whether it’s wanted to begin or complete Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] 10 consecutive overtime games. Avalanche take sixth place in the fi nding a job, place to live degrees. For adult applicants, Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] Two points behind the Western Conference. or planning your schedule Baseball struggling to win games; Mercyhurst’s extensive curricu- Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] Habs in second place are the These three players are for next year. lum evoked the inevitable ques- Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] Pittsburgh Penguins; a team stepping up at the right time for tion: “Why must I take liberal arts Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] Morris breaks all-time saves record who won its franchise’s only two their respective teams, and this The Ugly classes when it’s the major courses Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] weeks ago from an injured ham- out of the bullpen was senior Stanley Cups in the early 90s. would be no surprise if it was I need for the job, for the promo- Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] By Brittany Jackett string, with a homerun, three co-captain James Ludwig who However, it’s not just the top still 1999. Sports editor Potholes aren’t fi lled in tion, for getting on with life.” Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] hits and four RBIs. has made 16 appearances and of the Eastern Conference that All three have Stanley Cup with snow anymore. The After a term or two, these stu- Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] During the only win of the has not allowed an earned run had success in the 90s; seven of rings, which they earned in the patch jobs on Briggs and dents glowed about how much Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] Despite the beautiful spring weekend, senior co-captain in the last 11. the eight teams in the playoffs 90s and until late were slumping Lewis avenues is “patchy,” they enjoyed the liberal arts and Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] weather unfamiliar to the Mer- John Morris became the All- Ludwig contributes his suc- this year either made it to the or, in Forsberg’s case not even to say the least. the fascinating ways their lives cyhurst College baseball team, Time Saves Leader for the cuess on the fi eld with the over- fi nals or won a Stanley Cup in in the NHL. were being transformed. an all-too familar sight unfolded Mercyhurst College baseball all strength and depth of the the 90s. Their solid play in the fi nal Think you’re prepared One business man told me a lit- The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is for the men during their week- program. team’s defense and pitching. The players themselves are days of the regular season, for the annual tuition hike? erature course saved his marriage. published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our end series against Saginaw In Sunday’s fi rst match-up, “All of us (pitchers) have proving this hair-brained theory and the team standings both It is going to take a lot He and his wife were fi nally relat- offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. Valley State University. Morris came in to relieve start- been able to pitch with confi - to be true, too. resonate with the sound of Ace more pennies to break 30 ing authentically, sharing ideas, Although the pitching ing senior Wes Craig, after he dence knowing that there is a Sergei Fedorov, the NHL’s of Base and T.L.C. grand. core values and dreams. I remem- The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and remained strong on the mound, pitched another four solid shut- solid defense playing behind most valuable player in 1993- If there is anything history ber a welder who was assigned to names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for timely, key hits failed to mani- out innings. Morris pitched two us,” Ludwig said. 94, has found a home in has taught us, it’s that it tends Please email any sugge- interview Mother Eustace Taylor content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday fest for the men’s offense. hitless innings to tally his fi fth The men will take the home Washington, and increased his to repeat itself, so don’t be tions to opinionmerciad@ and write an essay for College Leading the sluggish offense save of the season, the 18th of turf today at 1 p.m. for a dou- performance in the Capitals’ surprised to see a 90s mercyhurst.edu. before publication and may not be longer than Writing I. He could hardly wait 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. over the weekend was senior his four-year career. bleheader against cross-town race for the playoffs. powerhouse team or player steal to tell me how deeply he was Joe Luli, who returned just two Also continuing to throw well rival Gannon University. In the last six games of the the show this postseason. PAGE 16 SPORTS April 9, 2008 Women’s golf looks to take advantage of weather Bald for St. Baldrick

First place for individuals in the By Samantha Sellinger Staff writer By Kyle Craig tournament went to Gannon’s Staff writer Jessica Slonaker after she shot a 159 during the two-day Even though Mercyhurst The Mercyhurst women’s tournament. College men’s lacrosse junior golf team took to the stage this The girls were supposed to Tom Eighmey’s hair was too past Saturday and Sunday at the travel to Penn State Behrend for short to be donated to Locks Ashland Invitational. their invitational on Thursday, of Love, he stumbled upon The Lakers fi nished the but according to sources from a chance to chop his hair for weekend with a two-round total the golf team the tournament charity after the team’s game at of 755, placing eighth overall. has been cancelled. Dominican College on March Once again junior Caitlin The girls will next take action 29. Cummings led the team with a as they take the links at the “I felt really good doing it for a two-round total of 176 that put University of California of cause,” Eighmey said. “I wanted her tied for 28th overall. Pennsylvania Invitational in to cut it for a good reason, so I Don Eighmey photo Cummings believes that the Pittsburgh. was glad that I was able to cut it Junior Tom Eighmey shaved his head in support of the St. warm weather will light a spark With only two more the way I wanted.” Baldrick’s Foundation during a recent away game. in the Lady Lakers play this tournaments left in the season, Eighmey hadn’t planned spring. the Lady Lakers are looking to on having his seven-inch long “The guys on the lacrosse little upsetting at fi rst, Eighmey “This spring season has been make a statement for next year. hair cut that day, but when team were shocked that I did it felt that it was worth it for such a diffi cult one for our team. “Our team is expecting he and the rest of the team and they gave me some crap for a deserving cause. Before our tournaments we to improve from the last and supporters stopped at it, but it was all in good fun,” “I like the new hair. It’s really didn’t get a chance to tournaments and really Dominican’s Hennessy Hall to said Eighmey. defi nitely a different look for play at all on a golf course,” concentrate on practicing dine before heading back to According to Eighmey, the me, but I like it,” said Eighmey. Cummings said. for our GLIAC conference Erie, they found the annual St. volunteers at the event found Although he’s not sure that he “Now, that we can play championship in Findlay,” Baldrick’s Day fundraiser for it odd that he was so willing will keep his hair so short, he is outside our goals for our next Cummings said. childhood cancer research in to give up his locks, as he had getting used to his new “do,” and tournament are higher and we’re The top fi ve Mercyhurst full swing. no affi liation with the school is pleased to have contributed to really trying to take advantage players at this weekend’s Anybody who donated to the or area but were excited to a great cause. of the good weather.” tournament were Cummings cause had their head shaved in have him participate anyway. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation The University of Dayton 28th, Mattye Laurer 52nd, representation of the common His parents and the parents was founded to raise funds and took full advantage of the Alanna Kirwan 55th, Arielle hair loss due to cancer treatment. of his teammates were all very awareness to cure children’s weather, fi nishing in fi rst with Chong 57th and Lauren Eighmey gathered 75 dollars supportive of his decision. cancer by supporting cancer 76 over par. Montebell 60th. from his fellow teammates and As he had been growing research and fellowships. So far, Rounding out the top three The Lakers will travel to supporters and was the 168th his hair since August, a slight they have raised over $12 million for the tournament were Pittsburgh for the California, person to have his head buzzed attachment had developed, and dollars in donations and shaved Ashland and Allegheny College. Pa. Invitational this weekend. that day. even though losing his hair was a over 12 thousand heads. Men’s golf performs well at Ted Barclay Invitational in ninth place overall. winner, Adam Claytor from 60. The only team to fi nish with By Kirk Campbell After the front nine on day Ohio Wesleyan University. However, two other Lakers a higher score than the Lakers Staff writer one Bidwell looked as if he Senior Kyle Waddell posted competed as individuals and was Kenyon College, who was going to compete for the the Laker’s second-highest were unattached to Mercyhurst’s totaled 687 strokes. At the Ted Barclay Spring individual title by shooting a score with 80 on day one and team score. After day one the Lakers Invitational the Mercyhurst 34. After day one competition 78 on day two which was good Junior Matt Mahoney fi nished were in eighth place overall College men’s golf team was concluded, Bidwell was tied for enough to tie for 36th place. tied for 57th and senior Darragh but dropped a spot after the led by junior Tyler Bidwell, sixth place and shot a 40 on the Mercyhurst had three other Agnew completed competition invitational concluded on day who shot a 74 on day one and back nine. players compete and they in 72nd place. two. 77 on day two for a combined Bidwell’s performance fi nished as follows: senior The Lakers posted a team, Mercyhurst continues 151, which was good enough placed him tied for 13th in the Steven Barr tied for 55, combined score of 637 and competition this weekend in for nine over par. individual competition and freshman Patrick Jackson tied the winner, Otterbein College the Findlay Invitational on Mercyhurst as a team fi nished only seven strokes behind the for 57 and senior Ben Deets had a combined score of 594. Saturday in Findlay, Ohio. PAGE 16 SPORTS April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 17 Women’s golf looks to Volleyball unable take advantage of weather Bald for St. Baldrick

First place for individuals in the By Samantha Sellinger Staff writer to pick up a win By Kyle Craig tournament went to Gannon’s Staff writer Jessica Slonaker after she Game four was close, as junior By Samantha Sellinger shot a 159 during the two-day Even though Mercyhurst David Hatten and Newman Staff writer The Mercyhurst women’s tournament. College men’s lacrosse junior combined on a block that put golf team took to the stage this The girls were supposed to Tom Eighmey’s hair was too the Lakers just one point below past Saturday and Sunday at the travel to Penn State Behrend for short to be donated to Locks The Mercyhurst College at 26-25. Ashland Invitational. their invitational on Thursday, of Love, he stumbled upon men’s volleyball team fell to 5-18 But St. Francis made another The Lakers fi nished the but according to sources from a chance to chop his hair for on the season and 1-10 in their kill and Mercyhurst made an weekend with a two-round total the golf team the tournament charity after the team’s game at conference after devastating attack error that gave St. Francis of 755, placing eighth overall. has been cancelled. Dominican College on March losses to St. Francis and IPFW. enough room to pull away for Once again junior Caitlin The girls will next take action 29. Although the team managed the win. Cummings led the team with a as they take the links at the “I felt really good doing it for a to win one game, it lost to St. Against IPFW, the Lakers two-round total of 176 that put University of California of cause,” Eighmey said. “I wanted Sports Information photo Francis 3-1 with scores of 30- just couldn’t get it together to her tied for 28th overall. Pennsylvania Invitational in to cut it for a good reason, so I Junior Chrissy Genian of women’s water polo attempts a shot during a 7-4 win over 22, 29-31, 30-23 and 30-26 last effectively battle the Mastodons, Don Eighmey photo Slippery Rock Friday, as the Lakers improved their overall record to 12-5 this weekend. Cummings believes that the Pittsburgh. was glad that I was able to cut it Junior Tom Eighmey shaved his head in support of the St. Wednesday. who played at the top of their warm weather will light a spark With only two more the way I wanted.” Baldrick’s Foundation during a recent away game. The men hadn’t been able to game last Friday. Mercyhurst in the Lady Lakers play this tournaments left in the season, Eighmey hadn’t planned practice the day before due to ended up losing the match 3-0, spring. the Lady Lakers are looking to on having his seven-inch long “The guys on the lacrosse little upsetting at fi rst, Eighmey Polo goes 3-1 on trip Hillary Clinton’s campaign stop, with scores of 30-16, 30-21 and “This spring season has been make a statement for next year. hair cut that day, but when team were shocked that I did it felt that it was worth it for such and it showed on the court. 30-24. a diffi cult one for our team. “Our team is expecting he and the rest of the team and they gave me some crap for a deserving cause. Gina Mieras in goal, as she battled back and forth during the They played sluggish from the IPFW is this year’s defending By Andrew Schonhoff Before our tournaments we to improve from the last and supporters stopped at it, but it was all in good fun,” “I like the new hair. It’s managed to block an incredible fi rst half, and second quarter get go. runner-up team, and an intense Staff writer really didn’t get a chance to tournaments and really Dominican’s Hennessy Hall to said Eighmey. defi nitely a different look for 17 shots while only allowing four play concluded with Mercyhurst “We looked like we were team against which to compete. play at all on a golf course,” concentrate on practicing dine before heading back to According to Eighmey, the me, but I like it,” said Eighmey. goals. One of Mieras’ blocks was leading 7-4. Coming out into the playing after a day off,” coach “IPFW got hot as we came to Cummings said. for our GLIAC conference Erie, they found the annual St. volunteers at the event found Although he’s not sure that he The Mercyhurst College on a Slippery Rock penalty shot third quarter, the Lakers really Ryan Patton said. “Perhaps we town (they beat the No.15 team “Now, that we can play championship in Findlay,” Baldrick’s Day fundraiser for it odd that he was so willing will keep his hair so short, he is women’s water polo team had at a pivotal point in the game. opened it up, outscoring the still wouldn’t have won without in the country the next night) outside our goals for our next Cummings said. childhood cancer research in to give up his locks, as he had getting used to his new “do,” and another very successful weekend, Saturday morning, Mercyhurst Golden Knights 5-1. The Lakers that break, but I’m not sure.” and we started slow,” Patton tournament are higher and we’re The top fi ve Mercyhurst full swing. no affi liation with the school is pleased to have contributed to winning three of four conference came to its home pool to take ended the game having defeated In game one, the Red Flash said. really trying to take advantage players at this weekend’s Anybody who donated to the or area but were excited to a great cause. games over the weekend. on Indiana University, who is their cross town rival by a score came out strong and dominated “We got better as the night of the good weather.” tournament were Cummings cause had their head shaved in have him participate anyway. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation This extends the Lakers currently ranked 17th nationally. of 15-8. over Mercyhurst for the win. went on, but weren’t assertive The University of Dayton 28th, Mattye Laurer 52nd, representation of the common His parents and the parents was founded to raise funds and overall record to 12-5, with three However the Lakers were not On Sunday, the Lakers faced Junior Dave Newman led enough to make things took full advantage of the Alanna Kirwan 55th, Arielle hair loss due to cancer treatment. of his teammates were all very awareness to cure children’s of the fi ve losses coming from intimidated, as they jumped out another team who had beaten the team with 19 kills, three of interesting.” weather, fi nishing in fi rst with Chong 57th and Lauren Eighmey gathered 75 dollars supportive of his decision. cancer by supporting cancer nationally-ranked Division I early to take a 3-0 lead by the end them in the 2007 season, Grove which were the deciding points Freshman Jon Gurr led the 76 over par. Montebell 60th. from his fellow teammates and As he had been growing research and fellowships. So far, programs. of the fi rst quarter. City. in the Lakers’ win in game two. Lakers with 13 kills. Junior Rounding out the top three The Lakers will travel to supporters and was the 168th his hair since August, a slight they have raised over $12 million The team started off the The Hoosiers battled back The game opened up with Game three looked up for Tim Wagner added nine and for the tournament were Pittsburgh for the California, person to have his head buzzed attachment had developed, and dollars in donations and shaved weekend on Friday night, with hard in the second, and left a scoreless fi rst quarter, but it grabs when Mercyhurst was as Newman had eight. Ashland and Allegheny College. Pa. Invitational this weekend. that day. even though losing his hair was a over 12 thousand heads. a 7-4 victory over rival Slippery halftime with Mercyhurst trailing didn’t take the Lakers long to close to the Red Flash as two The men play one last regular Rock University (SRU). The 7-4. In the second half, both fi nd their rhythm. They ended points at 14-12, but St. Francis season game this Saturday at Lakers came out strong and teams exchanged goals to end the game with a dominating 11-3 scored six of the next seven Ohio State and hope to pick up ended the fi rst quarter leading the game 11-7. W hile it was a victory. points to take the game. another win. 3-1. tough loss, the game showed Going 3-1 over tough Men’s golf performs well at Ted Barclay Invitational SRU and Mercyhurst traded much promise for the Lakers’ conference rivals this weekend in ninth place overall. winner, Adam Claytor from 60. The only team to fi nish with goals evenly throughout the water polo program. marked big steps for Mercyhurst By Kirk Campbell After the front nine on day Ohio Wesleyan University. However, two other Lakers a higher score than the Lakers second and third quarters, and In the 2007 season, the water polo. With their only Staff writer one Bidwell looked as if he Senior Kyle Waddell posted competed as individuals and was Kenyon College, who then the Mercyhurst defense Hoosiers overwhelmed the conference losses to Michigan Congratulations! was going to compete for the the Laker’s second-highest were unattached to Mercyhurst’s totaled 687 strokes. proceeded to shut them out in Lakers by defeating them 14-2. and Indiana, Mercyhurst Mercyhurst senior At the Ted Barclay Spring individual title by shooting a score with 80 on day one and team score. After day one the Lakers the fourth. Somera led the Lakers’ offense hopes that the stellar play will Invitational the Mercyhurst 34. After day one competition 78 on day two which was good Junior Matt Mahoney fi nished were in eighth place overall Freshman Rachel Griepsma with four goals, and Mieras land them a spot at Eastern John Wayner College men’s golf team was concluded, Bidwell was tied for enough to tie for 36th place. tied for 57th and senior Darragh but dropped a spot after the put in fi ve goals during the game, had another spectacular game, Championships. won the Merciad’s led by junior Tyler Bidwell, sixth place and shot a 40 on the Mercyhurst had three other Agnew completed competition invitational concluded on day but she was not alone in her blocking 17 shots for the second Head coach Curtis Robinette NCAA March Madness who shot a 74 on day one and back nine. players compete and they in 72nd place. two. efforts. SeniorsChristine Somera game in a row. said, “They really played great Sweet Sixteen 77 on day two for a combined Bidwell’s performance fi nished as follows: senior The Lakers posted a team, Mercyhurst continues and Carrie Willison also each Later that evening, Mercyhurst this weekend. This should give us 151, which was good enough placed him tied for 13th in the Steven Barr tied for 55, combined score of 637 and competition this weekend in scored a goal and contributed took on rival Gannon University, the confi dence and momentum bracket contest. for nine over par. individual competition and freshman Patrick Jackson tied the winner, Otterbein College the Findlay Invitational on three steals apiece. who had defeated the Lakers in we need for our conference Mercyhurst as a team fi nished only seven strokes behind the for 57 and senior Ben Deets had a combined score of 594. Saturday in Findlay, Ohio. The defense was led by senior the previous year. The two teams tournament.” Thank you to all who participated. PAGE 18 SPORTS April 9, 2008 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Men’s lacrosse wins second straight game This week’s results... By Chris Davis Men’s lacrosse...... Apr. 5, W 9-8, Molloy Sports editor Baseball...... Apr. 2, L 7-6, Canisius Apr. 5, L 10-5, Saginaw Valley Apr . 5, L 3-1, Saginaw Valley A way to describe the Mer- Apr. 6, W 5-4, Saginaw Valley Apr. 6, L 3-2, Saginaw Valley cyhurst College men’s lacrosse Softball...... Apr. 2, W 6-3, Clarion season to date is like riding a Apr. 2, L 8-0, Clarion roller coaster at an amusement Apr. 3, W 9-0, Tiffi n park: The Lakers have gone on Apr. 3, L 11-3, Tiffi n Apr. 5, W 6-0, Findlay winning and losing streaks to Apr. 5, L 3-2, Findlay start the opening portion of Apr. 6, L 2-1, Ashland their schedule. Apr. 6, L 4-0, Ashland After the Lakers started their Women’s water polo...... Apr. 4, W 7-4, Slippery Rock Apr . 5, L 11-7, Indiana season at 2-0, they dropped their Apr . 5, W 15-8, Gannon next three to fall under .500 for Apr . 6, W 11-3, Grove City the fi rst time in over four years. Men’s volleyball...... Apr. 2, L 3-1, St. Francis Recently, Mercyhurst has Apr. 4, L 3-0, IPFW Men’s tennis...... Apr. 5, W 9-0, Michigan Tech improved its record back over Apr. 6, W 8-1, Lake Superior State the .500 mark at 4-3, including 2-1 in the East Coast Confer- Hansson/McNurlen named Athletes of the week ence (ECC) after picking up a 9- 8 victory over conference rival Freshman tennis player Tim Hansson advanced to 5-1 in GLIAC play at No. 1 singles by winning a pair of matches against Michigan Molloy College on Saturday at Tech and Lake Superior State. Hansson also teamed up with Tulio Field. Scoot Williams photo sophomore Mateusz P rzybysz, to win a pair of doubles matches. This was the Lakers’ home The men’s lacrosse team will host Seton Hill today, along Senior softball player and captain Jessica McNurlen hit .407 in eight games opener, as it was their fi rst home with No. 4 C.W. Post on Saturday at Tullio Field at noon. with two doubles and three triples. McNurlen is now batting .402, which ranks game of the season after their her third in the GLIAC. She is second in the conference for runs driven in with 26. game against Limestone Col- ing goals) is going to help out throughout the fi nal 18 minutes Men’s tennis named team of the week lege was cancelled due to the our defense and take a little of the game, as the Lions scored weather. pressure off of them. Also our six out of the fi nal seven goals of The men’s tennis team picked up two conference wins this past “Were a young team so every defense is playing real well right the contest to make the fi nal two weekend, defeating Michigan Tech 9-0 and Lake Superior State 8-1. The team is now at 3-3 in conference play for the season. game is a building game,” said now. We just need a team effort minutes very nerve-wracking. junior captain Mike Bartlett, who on both sides of the fi eld.” “The defense is coming Morris becomes all- time saves leader tied with grad student Jordan “(LaShomb) coming up with together real well,” Lashomb Witt for the team lead with two big saves helps build momen- said. “Obviously we need to Senior baseball player John Morris picked up his 18th career save at Sunday’s victory over Saginaw Valley State. After picking up his fi fth save goals. “The biggest part right tum for us,” Bartlett said. “We make a few adjustments and of the season, Morris earned the title of Mercyhurst’s all- time saves leader. now is coming together as a may throw the ball away or we need to start playing a full team because we can help push make a mistake and (the oppos- complete game. Defi nitely with LaShomb named ECC Goalkeeper of the Week each other to get better.” ing team) brings it down and our these better teams coming up “After the half it gave us a defense has to step up and when with (C.W. ) Post and (New York Mercyhurst captain and junior men’s lacrosse goalie Jason LaShomb good amount of time to adjust Jay makes a big save it pushes Institute of Technology) Tech was named the East Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Week after leading the Lakers to a 9-8 victory over Molloy on Saturday. and try and fi x the little things us (the team) to go get the ball and also with Seton Hill, who is that w e can do to try to get and do something on the offen- a very good team this year.” Five men’s volleyball players named MIVA All-Academic that extra pass, that extra goal sive end.” Head coach Chris Ryan Five of the Mercyhurst men’s volleyball players were named to the Midwestern trying to just build on that lead,” LaShomb made 11 saves emphasizes playing as a team Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Academic All-Conference he said. overall for the Lakers during the for 60 minutes and the team is team. Selected for the team were juniors Jeff Hartman, Bryan Ritter and The Lakers’ offense gave game. still looking for that. Tim Wagner, along with sophomores Ian Michalski and Joe Montroy. junior goalie Jason LaShomb He also led the team with “We havent really found our Women’s lacrosse moves into a tie at No. 7 in the IWLCA poll and their defense one its biggest seven ground balls. 60 minutes yet so that’s going be cushions of the year, as junior “I defi nitly think that we obvi- a goal that we will strive for and Rank Team Record Points Previous Mike Thon found the back of ously could have played better,” obvious we’re going to push for 1 C.W. Post 9-0 96 1 the net with 10:06 left in the LaShomb said. “Obviously a that real hard,” Lashomb said. 2 Limestone 10-1 91 2 third quarter to give Mercyhurst 3 Adelphi 7-0 79 4 win’s a win and we need to just “(Playing as a team) is going 4 West Chester 7-1 72 3 a 8-2 lead. get better and grow from here. to be the biggest factor every 5 Lock Haven 7-2 54 7 “I never try to give up We also need to work on some day in practice,” Bartlett said. 6 Stonehill 7-1 44 6 any goals, but our offense is things as we defi nitely need to “The question is if (the team) 7 Mercyhurst 8-2 34 8 improving,” said team captain 7 Gannon 6-2 34 5 get better.” can push each other to get to the LaShomb. “(The offense scor- Mercyhurst would struggle next level..” PAGE 18 SPORTS April 9, 2008 April 9, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 19 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Men’s lacrosse wins second straight game This week’s results... By Chris Davis Softball drops fi ve during week Men’s lacrosse...... Apr. 5, W 9-8, Molloy Sports editor Baseball...... Apr. 2, L 7-6, Canisius Apr. 5, L 10-5, Saginaw Valley Apr . 5, L 3-1, Saginaw Valley A way to describe the Mer- Split opening series with Clarion, swept by GLIAC rival Ashland Apr. 6, W 5-4, Saginaw Valley Apr. 6, L 3-2, Saginaw Valley cyhurst College men’s lacrosse Ashland. during the week was freshman season to date is like riding a By Rhonda Marable The Lakers held the Eagles Kara Gorgos, who hit .400 over Softball...... Apr. 2, W 6-3, Clarion Staff writer Apr. 2, L 8-0, Clarion roller coaster at an amusement close in two games but lost both eight games and kept up her end Apr. 3, W 9-0, Tiffi n park: The Lakers have gone on contests 2-1 in game one and 4- of the defense at second base. Apr. 3, L 11-3, Tiffi n Apr. 5, W 6-0, Findlay winning and losing streaks to The Mercyhurst College 0 in game two. “She’s very good defensively Apr. 5, L 3-2, Findlay start the opening portion of women’s softball team had a Sophomore pitcher Carrina and offensively she’s coming on Apr. 6, L 2-1, Ashland their schedule. busy week hosting its fi rst home Crow started the week on the as well,” coach Headley said. Apr. 6, L 4-0, Ashland After the Lakers started their games against Clarion University mound and with the fi rst win With the tough losses and the Women’s water polo...... Apr. 4, W 7-4, Slippery Rock Apr . 5, L 11-7, Indiana season at 2-0, they dropped their on April 2, traveling to Ohio to against Clarion, moving to 6-4 1-7 conference record thus far Apr . 5, W 15-8, Gannon next three to fall under .500 for face off against Tiffi n Unversity on the season. this season, Headley had a lot to Apr . 6, W 11-3, Grove City the fi rst time in over four years. on April 3 then back home for Crow improved to 7-4 with a say about her squad. Men’s volleyball...... Apr. 2, L 3-1, St. Francis Recently, Mercyhurst has four conference games against two-hit shutout against Tiffi n, “I think right now we’re just Apr. 4, L 3-0, IPFW Men’s tennis...... Apr. 5, W 9-0, Michigan Tech improved its record back over Findlay University and Ashland striking out three batters and battling inexperience. Other Apr. 6, W 8-1, Lake Superior State the .500 mark at 4-3, including University on April 5 - 6. allowing just one walk over fi ve teams are capitalizing on our 2-1 in the East Coast Confer- At the end of the week the innings. small mistakes, which is what Hansson/McNurlen named Athletes of the week ence (ECC) after picking up a 9- Lakers fi nished 3-5 overall Crow kept up her streak is hurting us at this point,” 8 victory over conference rival and 1-3 during the conference against Findlay, giving up just she said. Freshman tennis player Tim Hansson advanced to 5-1 in GLIAC play at No. 1 singles by winning a pair of matches against Michigan Molloy College on Saturday at games. two hits and striking out eight Before the women face off Tech and Lake Superior State. Hansson also teamed up with Tulio Field. Scoot Williams photo The Lakers split the home batters over seven innings to against Gannon in the cross- sophomore Mateusz P rzybysz, to win a pair of doubles matches. This was the Lakers’ home The men’s lacrosse team will host Seton Hill today, along opener against Clarion with a 6- improve 8-4. town conference game they will Senior softball player and captain Jessica McNurlen hit .407 in eight games opener, as it was their fi rst home with No. 4 C.W. Post on Saturday at Tullio Field at noon. 3 win in game one followed by Crow’s streak ended, however, use their practice time to work with two doubles and three triples. McNurlen is now batting .402, which ranks game of the season after their an 8-0 loss in game two. with a two-run, seven-hitter on improving their offense. her third in the GLIAC. She is second in the conference for runs driven in with 26. game against Limestone Col- ing goals) is going to help out throughout the fi nal 18 minutes The Lakers also gave Tiffi n against the Ashland Eagles. Her “I think the big thing is to Men’s tennis named team of the week lege was cancelled due to the our defense and take a little of the game, as the Lions scored a split for their home opener, record held strong despite the go through situations. We’re weather. pressure off of them. Also our six out of the fi nal seven goals of winning game one 9-0 in fi ve loss at 8-5 on the year. working to increase our offensive The men’s tennis team picked up two conference wins this past “Were a young team so every defense is playing real well right the contest to make the fi nal two innings and dropping game two In addition to Crow’s stand capabilities. We’re hitting really weekend, defeating Michigan Tech 9-0 and Lake Superior State 8-1. The team is now at 3-3 in conference play for the season. game is a building game,” said now. We just need a team effort minutes very nerve-wracking. 3-11 in another fi ve innings. out performance, senior captain well but we’re not getting timely junior captain Mike Bartlett, who on both sides of the fi eld.” “The defense is coming Starting off their fi rst Jessica McNurlen contributed hits,” Headley said. Morris becomes all- time saves leader tied with grad student Jordan “(LaShomb) coming up with together real well,” Lashomb conference games at home the Scoot Williams photo during her at bats. The Lakers will look to Witt for the team lead with two big saves helps build momen- said. “Obviously we need to Lakers worked to blank the McNurlen went 3-for-4 with a improve their offense and keep Senior baseball player John Morris picked up his 18th career save at Senior captain Jessica McNurlen rips one of two triples Sunday’s victory over Saginaw Valley State. After picking up his fi fth save goals. “The biggest part right tum for us,” Bartlett said. “We make a few adjustments and Findlay Oilers 6-0 in game one. during Saturday’s sweep of Findlay University. pair of triples and drove in four up their defense as they travel of the season, Morris earned the title of Mercyhurst’s all- time saves leader. now is coming together as a may throw the ball away or we need to start playing a full Despite the big win, runs during the Lakers’ sweep down State Street to face cross team because we can help push make a mistake and (the oppos- complete game. Defi nitely with the Lakers could not hold getting nipped 2-3. the Lakers hosted two more of Findlay on Saturday. town rival Gannon University LaShomb named ECC Goalkeeper of the Week each other to get better.” ing team) brings it down and our these better teams coming up off the Oilers’ comeback, Finishing off the weekend conference games against Also putting up a heavy bat today at 3 and 5 p.m. “After the half it gave us a defense has to step up and when with (C.W. ) Post and (New York Mercyhurst captain and junior men’s lacrosse goalie Jason LaShomb good amount of time to adjust Jay makes a big save it pushes Institute of Technology) Tech was named the East Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Week after leading the Lakers to a 9-8 victory over Molloy on Saturday. and try and fi x the little things us (the team) to go get the ball and also with Seton Hill, who is that w e can do to try to get and do something on the offen- a very good team this year.” Men’s tennis defeats two GLIAC competitors during weekend Five men’s volleyball players named MIVA All-Academic that extra pass, that extra goal sive end.” Head coach Chris Ryan sophomore Mijo Cotic and King won at No. 6 with identical Heurich, holding a three-match 7-5, 1-0 (12-10) three-set win at trying to just build on that lead,” LaShomb made 11 saves emphasizes playing as a team By Christine Mersch freshman Adam Marnik won 8- scores. Cotic added a 6-3, 6-1 winning streak, easily took their No. 5 and King earned a hard Five of the Mercyhurst men’s volleyball players were named to the Midwestern Staff writer Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Academic All-Conference he said. overall for the Lakers during the for 60 minutes and the team is 5. The easiest doubles match of score at No. 3 and Marnik easily match 8-3. Both fi rst and second fought 7-5, 7-6 win at No. 6. team. Selected for the team were juniors Jeff Hartman, Bryan Ritter and The Lakers’ offense gave game. still looking for that. the day belonged to sophomore won his match 6-1, 6-2 at No. 4. doubles teams rolled to victories Lake Superior was victorious Tim Wagner, along with sophomores Ian Michalski and Joe Montroy. junior goalie Jason LaShomb He also led the team with “We havent really found our The Mercyhurst men’s tennis Kyle King and sophomore R ounding out the singles 8-3 and 8-5, respectively. only at No. 4 singles. Marnik Women’s lacrosse moves into a tie at No. 7 in the IWLCA poll and their defense one its biggest seven ground balls. 60 minutes yet so that’s going be team got two consecutive Ronald Heurich, who picked lineup at No. 5 was Heurich, who Mercyhurst proved to be too lost his match 6-3, 6-4.Lake cushions of the year, as junior “I defi nitly think that we obvi- a goal that we will strive for and GLIAC victories this past up an 8-4 win at No. 3. secured the sweep with a 6-3, 6- strong for Lake State in singles Superior State fell to 7-11 on Rank Team Record Points Previous Mike Thon found the back of ously could have played better,” obvious we’re going to push for weekend by defeating Michigan During singles play, the Lakers 3 victory. Michigan Tech fell to play, as the Lakers’ top three the year and 1-5 in GLIAC play. 1 C.W. Post 9-0 96 1 the net with 10:06 left in the LaShomb said. “Obviously a that real hard,” Lashomb said. Tech 9-0 Saturday and Lake only dropped one set before 3-14, 1-5 GLIAC with the loss. players dominated their matches. The wins moved the Lakers 2 Limestone 10-1 91 2 third quarter to give Mercyhurst Superior State 8-1 on Sunday. 3 Adelphi 7-0 79 4 win’s a win and we need to just “(Playing as a team) is going earning the sweep over Tech. T he Lakers looked to reach Hansson, now 5-1 in GLIAC back to .500 in the conference. 4 West Chester 7-1 72 3 a 8-2 lead. get better and grow from here. to be the biggest factor every In the fi rst match, the Lakers Hansson went three sets at No.1 .500 in the conference the play, won his match 6-3, 6-1. Mercyhurst now stands at 6-7 5 Lock Haven 7-2 54 7 “I never try to give up We also need to work on some day in practice,” Bartlett said. swept all three doubles matches. before becoming victorious. He following day when they played at M ateusz won No. 2 with an overall and 3-3 in the GLIAC. 6 Stonehill 7-1 44 6 any goals, but our offense is things as we defi nitely need to “The question is if (the team) Freshman Tim Hansson and won his match by the score of Lake Superior State and did just identical score. Cotic rounded N ext week the Lakers host 7 Mercyhurst 8-2 34 8 improving,” said team captain sophomore Mateusz Przybysz 7 Gannon 6-2 34 5 get better.” can push each other to get to the 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. Przybysz took his that, dominating Lake State 8-1. out the top three with a 6-1, 6-2 Grand Valley to end the LaShomb. “(The offense scor- Mercyhurst would struggle next level..” won No. 1 8-6. At No. 2 match 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2, while I n doubles action King and victory. Heurich battled to 3-6, regular season. PAGE 20 SPORTS April 9, 2008 Laker sports

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