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Vol. 79 No. 11 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 January 18, 2006

THE MERCIAD Marching towards equality and peace Mercyhurst students join Erie community members in commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

marched with Martin Luther King Jr. By Jessica Nulph nearly 40 years ago. Contributing writer The Offi ce of the Student Union and Student Activities sponsored a MLK Frigid temperatures and Monday Refl ection Reception in the Student classes didn’t stop the Mercyhurst com- Union Great Room from 1:30 p.m. munity from celebrating Martin Luther until 4 p.m. King Jr.’s birthday, Jan. 16. Students met to refl ect on Martin Several students and faculty joined in Luther King’s life and accomplish- the various events around campus and ments, watch a movie on King’s life and the Erie area. vision and enjoy refreshments. Events began in the Mercy Heritage About 40 students stopped by to Room where Diversity 101 served a exchange stories and ideas and celebrate buffet style breakfast at both 9:00 a.m. the day. and 9:50 a.m. Director of the Student Union, Darcy The Third Annual Martin Luther Kemp, said the events were largely a King Jr. Breakfast was offered at two success, despite the continuation of Above: sittings this year, so that students and classes Monday. Seniors Sarah Laurens, Aisha faculty members’ could attend without She noted that faculty members had Jasper, and Diversity 101 advisor schedule confl icts. been encouraging students to attend the Pertrina Williams march down State Fifty-eight students were present, events around campus, and some had Street. (photo by Amada Zechman) almost double the number of last even offered extra credit. At right: year. Aisha Jasper, president of Diversity Students gathered outside the Dr. Mercyhurst’s director of student 101, explained that there was a lot of Martin Luther King Jr. Center in union, Darcy Kemp, assumed the student support this year. “There was Erie on Monday. (photo by Amanda increased participation was possible a very nice turn out for the brunch and Zechman) because of the added seating. many participants in the march down- The Mercyhurst Student Government town,” she said. Below: joined in the celebration by providing “My hope for the future is that even Students enjoy the Dr. Martin Luther transportation to Erie’s 16th Annual if we don’t have the day off from class, King Jr. brunch in the Mercy Heri- Memorial March presented by Erie people will fi nd time to be present at tage room on Monday. (photo by Bayfront NATO. one of the events on campus.” Katie McAdams) Participants began their march at “We’ve come a long way but we still noon in Perry Square, and continued have a long way to go,” she said. to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center Many of the events around Mercy- on Chestnut Street. hurst’s campus were available through Students were proud to display a a diversity enrichment grant. banner for the first time this year, Events will continue throughout the proclaiming, “Mercyhurst College Cel- week, including a Tabernacle of Praise ebrates Diversity.” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, in the Student Sister Michele Schroeck took a Union Great Room. number of students to the Warner The event is sponsored by Diversity Theatre to attend a memorial service 101. MSG will offer, “The Meeting,” at 1:30 p.m. Monday. a fi ctional play discussing the political Keynote speaker, Congressman John views and goals of Dr. Martin Luther Lewis, was present to discuss the impor- King Jr. and Malcom X. The play will tance of King’s teachings. take place on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in Lewis is a former student leader who the Taylor Little Theatre. ONE card provides access for students both on and off campus One Card in the One Card Office, Ports. By Lakyn Bianco Student Financial Services or at the John Patterson, Administrator of Contributing writer ValuPorts located in the bookstore and the One Card Offi ce, asks that if any the library. students or school employees are having As students, faculty and staff have The ValuPorts work like a reverse trouble with their One Card to bring it been receiving e-mails and newsletters MAC machine. to the offi ce. about the Mercyhurst College One They accept money rather than dis- The One Card Offi ce is located in the Melissa Brandt/ A&E editor Card, many are left with the question pense. The money deposited into the lower level of McAuley Hall adjacent to Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat and Dr. Steven Symes display the GIS grant. of what exactly it is. machines is automatically loaded onto Police and Safety. The actual card is the college ID that the individual’s One Card and is imme- The Offi ce was started last spring after all members of the Mercyhurst com- diately ready for spending. a decision to expand the College’s munity already have. Laker Loot gift cards can also be GIS grant awarded The One Card allows for the incor- loaded and dispensed at the Valu- See ONE on page 2 poration of access control, use of the which is designed to help KIZ colleges copy machines and printers, library ser- By Melissa Brandt and universities recruit top faculty vices, vending machines, meal plans and A&E editor researchers. spending services on and off campus, Spearheading the approval of the all on one card. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell grant was e-commerce professor John The One Card works like a debit announced the approval of a $75,000 Byrtus. card. Students, faculty and staff deposit grant this week that will launch a Geo- “Byrtus knew about the program and money onto the card for all on-campus graphic Information System (GIS) at talked with Dirkmaat,” says forensics spending as well as at various off Mercyhurst. anthropology professor Louis Cabo- campus locations. The grant was awarded in part to Perez, M.S. This should not be confused with the further the development of the newly “He was instrumental in getting the meal plan service that includes dining founded Erie Keystone Innovation grant,” Cabo-Perez said. dollars. Zone (KIZ), a vehicle to foster innova- Dirkmaat, director of the applied There has also been confusion tion and create entrepreneurial oppor- forensic sciences department at between the One Card and the Laker tunities with the goal of keeping young Mercyhurst College, said the grant will Loot Card. people in Pennsylvania and accelerating be applied toward providing GIS tech- The Laker Loot Card is a gift card economic growth. nology at the college, including that can be used the same as the One Mercyhurst’s allocation is considered a Card Services. Corrie Thearle/News editor Keystone Innovation Starter Kit Grant, See Grant on page 2 Money can be deposited onto the A student uses her ONE card to grab a pop in between classes. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD January 18, 2006

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World Briefs ONE card use increases on campus International news Continued from page 1 where there are links to menus and coupons. The website can Compiled by use of the CBORD System be found on LakerNet under the Corrie Thearle Liberia president which has developed the One Offi ces link. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was Card Program. Patterson explained that the sworn in as Liberia’s president, Mercyhurst is the first edu- One Card Offi ce was created in making her Africa’s fi rst elected cational institution to use this mind of the students and is open female leader on Monday. program, and it will continue to to their opinion. Loud cheers greeted her in- develop. “It’s all about the students auguration, with U.S. First Lady The One Card program will and whatever we can offer. If Laura Bush and Secretary of continue to expand its use to students have ideas or want any- State Condoleezza Rice among off-campus businesses as well as thing specifi c they need to let us those at the ceremony. on-campus uses such as Student know,” he said. Johnson-Sirleaf says her top Government voting. The offi ce will be sending out challenge is to maintain peace, As of now, the One Card is newsletters and will continue to law and order after 14 years of accepted at various locations send e-mails regarding updates civil war. off campus that are listed on and any other information about Melissa Jack/Features editor In an hour-long speech after the One Card Office Website the One Card. Melissa Jack often uses her ONE card in the vending machines. the ceremony, she called for a moment of silent prayer to re- member the thousands of people who died during the war. Her vow to wage a war on Iran nuclear fear mounts Liberia’s problem of corruption was also applauded by the large Leading powers seek to put a stop to Iran’s resumed nuclear program crowd. Johnson-Sirleaf becomes Liberia’s first elected head of ropean and American partners” state since the end of the war By Jonathan S. Landay held similar positions on Iran. Knight Ridder Newspapers in 2003. But he was quoted by the state- run RIA Novosti news agency as Journalist given 72 hours to live The world’s leading powers on cautioning that “we should act Monday agreed that Iran should very carefully in this sphere.” Al-Jazeera broadcasted a video of the kidnapped U.S. journalist Jill resume its freeze on research into He said Iran appeared to re- Carroll, the fi rst sighting of her since she was abducted in Baghdad uranium enrichment, a process main open to a compromise in 10 days ago. that can be used to produce fuel which uranium for Iranian civil- The video contained a claim that her unknown abductors would kill for nuclear weapons. ian power plants would be en- her unless all female prisoners in Iraq were released within 72 hours. But the United States, Britain, riched in Russia, a proposal that’s Carroll, 28, has been a freelance reporter for the Christian Science Germany and France failed to backed by the United States and Monitor newspaper, among others. persuade Russia and China to the European Union, according join them in bringing Iran be- to RIA Novosti. fore the United Nations Security Russia is thought to wield Gore allegations Council for violating the Non- considerable infl uence with Iran Proliferation Treaty, the global because of the two countries’ Former Vice President Al Gore pact to halt the spread of nuclear commercial ties. called Monday for an indepen- weapons. Russian companies are com- dent investigation of President The council has the power pleting a $800 million nuclear Bush’s domestic spying pro- to punish Iran with economic KRT photo power plant at Bushehr, hope to gram, contending the president sanctions. The Iranian nuclear power plant Natanz south of Tehran. build more in a $10 billion deal “repeatedly and persistently” But that could jeopardize the and are seen by Iranian offi cials broke the law by eavesdropping enormous commercial interests Security Council and Germany The administration and its as potential partners in modern- on Americans without court that Russia and China have in met in London a week after Iran European allies had hoped to izing Iran’s decrepit oil industry approval. Iran, the world’s fourth-largest ended a more than two-year use the London talks to persuade infrastructure. Gore charged that the adminis- oil producer. freeze in uranium enrichment Russia and China to add their Moreover, Moscow is Iran’s top tration acted without congressio- Nevertheless, the Europeans work. weight to what’s expected to be weapons supplier and recently nal authority and made a “direct told their American, Russian and “There was serious concern at a majority on the IAEA Board of signed a $700 million deal to sell assault” on a special federal court Chinese counterparts in talks the meeting about Iranian moves Governors that backs referring 29 air defense missile systems to that authorizes requests to eaves- in London that they’ll call an to restart enrichment-related ac- Iran to the Security Council. Tehran. drop on Americans. emergency session of the U.N. tivities contrary to the appeals of But the British Foreign Offi ce Iranian leaders insist that they One judge on the court re- International Atomic Energy the international community not statement made it clear that Rus- have the right to enrich uranium signed last month, voicing con- Agency’s 35-member board of to do so,” said the British Foreign sia and China balked. under the Non-Proliferation cerns about the National Security governors in early February for Offi ce statement. “These discussions will con- Treaty. Agency’s surveillance of e-mails a vote on reporting Iran to the “There was also agreement on tinue with the aim of reaching Tehran, however, has acknowl- and phone calls. Security Council. the importance of Iran return- agreement on the way forward,” edged concealing its enrichment The Europeans’ decision ap- ing to the full suspension and the statement said. “The par- program, including technology peared to have been encouraged negotiating process.” ticipants remain committed to a bought from an international Chile President by comments on Monday by Iranian experts broke IAEA diplomatic solution.” black-market ring, from IAEA Russian President Vladimir Putin seals at three sites, including Energy-hungry China, which is oversight for 18 years in violation Centre-left candidate Michelle that his government had moved at a key research facility at Na- heavily dependent on Iranian oil of the treaty. Bachelet has become Chile’s very close to Western views in tanz, in central Iran, and they and gas supplies, has cautioned The IAEA Board of Gover- first woman president, taking the growing crisis. told the Vienna, Austria-based against any precipitous moves. nors in September declared Iran 53.5 percent of the poll with “The UK, France and Ger- U.N. watchdog agency that they Russian offi cials have indicated in breach of the treaty for fail- almost all the votes counted. Her many informed the other par- planned to enrich small amounts that they’re losing patience with ing to disclose all aspects of its rival, conservative businessman ticipants of their intention to call of uranium. Iran’s hard-line leaders, and West- nuclear program. But the board Sebastian Pinera, has conceded for an extraordinary board of Iran says it wants to be able to ern diplomats believe that Mos- delayed referring it to the Secu- defeat. Giving a victory speech governors meeting on the 2-3 of produce low-enriched uranium cow would abstain from, rather rity Council. to cheering supporters, Bachelet February,” said a British Foreign for civilian power plants. than contest, a vote to refer Iran Iranian leaders have dismissed said: “Who would have said, 10, Offi ce statement. But the same process can be to the Security Council. the threat of U.N. sanctions and 15 years ago, that a woman would Senior diplomats from the used to make highly enriched ura- Speaking after meeting Monday threatened to halt cooperation be elected president?” United States, France, Britain, nium for nuclear weapons, which in Moscow with German Chan- with the IAEA if their coun- The election is the fourth since China and Russia, the veto-wield- is what the Bush administration cellor Angela Merkel, Putin said try is reported to the Security Chile returned to democracy in ing permanent members of the charges is Iran’s real goal. that his government and its “Eu- Council. 1990 after 17 years of military rule. Outgoing President Ricardo Lagos hailed the election of Chile’s fi rst woman leader as a “historic triumph.” Grant enrichment MERCYHURST COLLEGE False data found in cancer study Continued from page 1 a scale of milimeters, crime of- fi cers work in terms of streets, GRADUATE PROGRAMS A cancer expert invented patients for a study which concluded a new faculty member, a gradu- archeology uses milimeters but OPEN HOUSE taking common painkillers could protect against oral cancer, it is al- ate assistant, lab and necessary the analyzation is always the leged. Dr. Jon Sudbo reportedly made up patients and case histories equipment. same,” says Cabo. Get the information you need about: for the study published in highly-respected Lancet medical journal One application for forensics Governments can use it for last October. anthropology, crime mapping, tracking land usage, utilities, real Spring and fall admissions Sudbo has not commented publicly on the claims. But a spokes- may require the processing of estate parcels and for emergency Full time and part time degree programs woman for Oslo’s Norwegian Radium Hospital, where he works, 200 layers of information at response planning, and busi- Teacher certifi cations for college grads said he had admitted falsifying data. The revelation comes just days once. nesses for interpreting demo- Graduate assistantship opportunities after work published in the journal Science by South Korean cloning Through mapping explosions graphic data. expert Hwang Woo-suk was revealed as fabricated. the GIS is able to interpret the “It is another tool for our Day, evening and weekend schedules way debris is disrupted to reveal toolbox,” said Jim Breckenridge, Stardust capsule lands patterns. “The GIS shows us chair of Mercyhurst’s intelligence � Organizational Leadership the patterns that tell about the studies department. � Administration of Justice A capsule containing comet bomb,” says Cabo. “Geographic analysis accom- � Special Education particles and interstellar dust “The main application then panies most of all of the analyses � Forensic Anthropology landed on Earth after a seven- could be for human rights inves- we do and the GIS software is � Applied Intelligence year space mission on Sunday tigations, for example, examining state-of-the-art. If our students � On-line Non-Profi t Management morning. The Stardust probe mass graves.” can be profi cient in GIS, it makes released the capsule as it fl ew The GIS is not limited to fo- them all the more attractive to February 4, 2006 � Noon– 2:00 pm back to Earth after a 2.8-billion- rensic anthropology functions, future employers,” Breckenridge mile trip. The capsule plunged though. said. RSVP today! through the atmosphere and It will be used for several “This is a very fast growing touched down in the Utah desert. departments, most notably ar- fi eld,” says Cabo. (814) 824-2270 Scientists believe the fi rst com- cheology, intelligence studies, “GIS researchers fi t a very high etary dust samples ever returned computer science, forensic an- profi le. It’s very good student www.mercyhurst.edu/graduate to Earth will shed light on the thropology and more. wise-they will have access to a origins of the Solar System. “Anthropology measures on lot of jobs.” January 18, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] A year to last a lifetime When involved in a year of service you have a chance to give as well as receive ganizations are Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Mercy Corps, and Ameri- Corps. Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and Mercy Corps are both religious and community service opportunities,” Zechman said. The VISTA program seems to be a good opportunity, but probably isn’t the best long term Photo courtesy of Sister Michele choice, as VISTA“does not pay a Hazel Jennings, a freshman and workstudy for Sr. Michele, salary but gives a stipend. Usually goes four times a week to offer her services to the Booker the stipend is around $800 dollars T. Washington Center, an after-school program for inner- a month,” Zechman said. city kids. This program is designed to help these students Money, however, wasn’t Zech- with their school work. Here she offers help and support man’s reason for joining the VIS- to Semaje. TA program; she joined because “it allowed me to do indirect and direct service. I wanted to learn ‘Hurst students what it was like to be the person organizing, training, and facilitat- ing programs, not just directly working with the community.” willing to devote While not the best career choice, programs like VISTA can actually assist you in getting a job time to others because “it shows the employer so much,” Zechman said. A total of 700 Mercyhurst Photo courtesy of Amanda Zechman In preparing for the future, College students on the Erie and Amanda helps at the inner-city after-school programs. Zechman offers the following North East campuses completed advice: “I would recommend 6,456 hours of community ser- I feel it made me going on an alternative break vice during fall term, according By Jen Helbig If this applies to you, or if a satisfying job because most more accepting of trip and discovering a new part to service learning director Sister “ Contributing writer you are an underclassman look- positions require experience,” others. ing for some direction, maybe Zechman said. of the states/world. This will Michele Marie Schroeck, RSM. the VISTA program is for you. “Doing a year of service helps open so many doors for you in The volunteers included 615 Four years ago, you were prob- VISTA stands for Volunteers in students gain experience in or- the future. I also recommend students in 22 classes at Mercy- - Caitlin Graci ably sitting in your high school service to America. ganization, leadership, profes- giving a year of service so that hurst Erie, and 85 students in counseler’s offi ce wondering if you can gain professionalism, fi ve classes at Mercyhurst North ” Amanda Zechman is Mercy- sionalism, and follow through. Mercyhurst was really the place hurst’s AmeriCorps*VISTA vol- When Mercyhurst had their ca- leadership, organizational skills, East. to Mercyhurst for the 2005-06 you wanted to study. unteer this year. She transferred reer fair I went over to talk about and self-confi dence in the work “Once students participate in academic year, coordinated after- This year, you might be mak- to Gannon University four years AmeriCorps and to my surprise force.” service learning, they experience school and evening tutoring pro- ing trips around town to drop ago from California University I was offered jobs on the spot In preparing for the future, the rewards of helping oth- grams at neighborhood centers off your resume or scanning the in Pennsylvania, and graduated just because I had AmeriCorps taking a cue from Zechman ers and see that they, too, gain throughout the Erie community Internet for graduate schools. in May 2005 with a bachelor’s written behind my name.” should be something that each something from it,” said Sister with the support of Mercyhurst What if you have no idea where degree in science specializing in There are also opportuni- student should at least consider Michele. “Some students find student volunteers. you want to be in one year? Have sport and exercise science. ties other than AmeriCorps to and hopefully the resulting ex- jobs or future internships.” “My service learning experi- you ever considered a year of “Many times when a student become involved in if you are perience will be as enjoyable and Among the 42 sites served ence really opened my eyes,” said service? graduates they struggle to fi nd interested, “some popular or- rewarding as Zechman’s. were the Booker T. Washington Caitlin Graci who volunteered at Center, House of Healing, Erie Emmaus Soup Kitchen in Erie. County Historical Museum, “I really learned a lot, especially Hispanic American Council, how much the people appreci- International Institute, Pleasant ated our help and company. I Ridge Manor East, Neighbor- feel it made me more accepting hood Art House and Emmaus of others who aren’t like me and Soup Kitchen. helped me to see what kinds of Ten students completed a fall poverty people face in our com-

side pocket alternative break trip to French- munity.” ville, Pa., where they volunteered “I am a retired vet and this Shooting for the Oct. 8-9 with Young People Who is a way I can give back to my Care. Another fi ve students lent comrades from the military,” said their help to the Franciscans for Mercyhurst North East volunteer the Poor Oct. 13-16 in Cincin- Randy Luce, who volunteered at nati, Ohio. Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Amanda Zechman, an Ameri- Home. Corps VISTA volunteer assigned ‘Hurst graduate grogram to hold an open house

The Offi ce of Adult & Gradu- of their undergraduate degree ate Programs will hold an open fi eld. house for prospective graduate “This can be a great career and post-baccalaureate students strategy for top students who on Feb. 4 from noon till 2 p.m. majored in one of the social sci- “This is a ‘one stop’ opportu- ences or humanities and minored nity,” said Dr. Michael Lyden, in a science area,” said Lyden. Office of Adult & Graduate The open house will be held Programs. at the Catherine McAuley Adult “You can meet informally with Education Center on Wayne our graduate program direc- Street. RSVP by calling 824-2270 tors and get information about or e-mailing adult@mercyhurst. fi nancial aid, graduate assistant- edu. ships, application procedures and whatever else you need.” In addition to fi ve master’s de- gree programs and fi ve graduate certificates, Mercyhurst offers MATH LAB post-baccalaureate advanced certificates in such fields as Located in the Library accounting, financial planning 304 A & B and interior design, as well as certifi cation in early childhood, OPEN: elementary and secondary edu- Sundays through cation. Thursdays College grads can come to Mercyhurst and get their second- CALL: ary teacher certifi cation, choos- Ext: 2078

Photo courtesy of Lauren Vaccariello ing from 16 subject areas ranging For exact hours from art to world languages. Brenda Steib and her friends take advantage of the new pool tables MSG arranged to A new program in Medical Sci- TUTORIAL HELP FOR put in the Student Union last year. If you have not used them yet, don’t miss out on this ence / Pre-Health Professions ALL YOUR MATH opportunity. Hours of use on weekdays are noon to midnight, Fridays are noon to 2 p.m., should prove very popular. It NEEDS 2:30 to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight and on weekends you can go there from noon to helps college graduates meet midnight. So, next time you feel like letting off some steam, go relax and perfect those the admissions requirements of pool shark skills. medical, dental, osteopathic and pharmacy schools – regardless January 18, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Plagiarism: Still hazy A healthier column after all these years The average person is recom- where from 120 to 150 calories try 260 calories in a caffé latte, York publisher. By Julia Keller Brinkley says that the “com- mended to adhere to a 2,000 to the drink. However, a diet soda 300 in a caffé mocha, or 310 in Knight Ridder Newspapers calorie diet. While this varies for can cut the calories down to 0. a caramel macchiato – and those with Jen modifi cation” of history by pop- each individual body type, the If I go down State Street and numbers are minus the whipped ular writers may have contributed general guideline should be fol- order a mixed drink, then ac- cream. With the purchase of a juicer, Way back in 1989, a witty, to the increase in plagiarism’s lowed, and caloric intake should cording to the pyramid, I’m only It should quickly become ap- a cup of strawberries and even affable writer named Thomas profi le – although neither Brin- be distributed between the mac- allowed to drink half of a can of parent to you that even your a cup of carrots can make a Mallon published a book titled kley nor his colleagues could ronutrients protein, carbohydrate beer for the rest of the evening. quick morning pick-me-up can homemade energy drink packed “Stolen Words: Forays Into the say whether plagiarism itself is and fat. Visit www.mypyramid. On the other hand, I could wipe out your daily allowance for with vitamins C and A. With the Origins and Ravages of Plagia- on the rise or just our aware- gov to fi nd out your daily recom- continue down to Starbucks. A extra calories. right equipment, you could host rism,” in which he puzzled over ness of it, thanks to the media’s mendations. grande (16 oz.) coffee has 10 This is where the other food a juice party at your apartment “the inability of the literary and willingness to expose the likes of When I calculated my recom- calories. However, does anyone groups can help you out. Mypyra- that would be a much class- academic worlds adequately to Goodwin and Ambrose. mended daily allowance, it said really go to Starbucks with the mid.gov recommends that I have ier, healthier and defi ne, much less reasonably pun- The session, which carried the that I should consume up to 290 intent of ordering a black coffee? three cups of milk every day, two cheaper alterna- ish, instances of plagiarism.” provocative title “Plagiarism: calories per day from extra fat Maybe you think that you will be cups of fruits, and three cups of tive to spend- Surely, almost a decade and What’s So Bad About It, Any- and sugar sources. healthy and avoid caffeine, and vegetables. ing the night a half later, Mallon’s point is way?” was moderated by William A regular 12-ounce beer has order a hot chocolate. Having a homemade hot carousing passe, yes? Surely, as society has Cronon, a history professor at 150 calories, and a light beer has A hot chocolate without chocolate with skim milk can up State matured and progressed, we’ve the University of Wisconsin at 105. Each shot of whisky, vodka whipped cream contains 350, replace my morning coffee, Street. managed to get a handle on pla- Madison and author of several or rum packs about 100 calories. and a white hot chocolate minus or even having an herbal tea giarism, right? critically acclaimed books includ- If you add a cup of pineapple the whipped cream packs 480 with a bit of soy milk can be Well, actually, nope. ing “Nature’s Metropolis: Chi- juice, tonic water, ginger ale or calories. Or, if you want the a soothing beverage to study This much was made clear cago and the Great West.” regular soda, you are adding any traditional Starbucks specialties, with in the library. recently at a professor-packed Today’s plagiarism scandals, session of the American His- Cronon noted, generally fall into torical Association’s meeting two camps: They are perpetrated Alternatives at the coffee counter in Chicago: When it comes to either by those “caught in a mo- (based on drinks from Starbucks) plagiarism, almost everybody ment of intense personal crisis” thinks that something ought to who resorted to plagiarism in be done about it, but almost one wild, crazy impulse, or by What you were going to order nobody agrees with anybody else “serial plagiarists” who repeat- 1. Iced Caramel Mocha w/ whipped cream (420 calories) about just what that something edly swipe other people’s words 2. Caffe Mocha w/ whipped cream (400 calories) ought to be. and ideas. The latter, Cronon 3. Frappuchino, any fl avor (280-510 calories) And there’s also that annoying added, are “weirder and harder 4. Chantico Drinking Chocolate (390 calories) bugaboo of defi ning just what to explain.” truly constitutes plagiarism. 5. Tazo Chai Tea Latte (290 calories) Posner, though, proved to be Talk about dispiriting: If even no hanging judge when it came the wise and learned historians to plagiarism. Instead, try ordering can’t suss it out, what chance do Of Goodwin and Ambrose _ 1. Iced shaken coffee w/ a shot of caramel the rest of us have? who copied others’ work in their (or your favorite fl avor) (50 calories) “I favor the most draconian own books multiple times _ he 2. Iced Caffe Mocha (220 calories) approach possible” to plagiarism said, “I take a benign view of the infractions, declared Carla Rahn celebrity plagiarism of Stephen 3. Light Frappuchino, any fl avor (150-400) Phillips, a history professor at Ambrose and Doris Kearns 4. Iced Caffe Mocha (220 calories) the University of Minnesota who Goodwin. ... They left footnotes, 5. Regular tea (0 calories) seemed to be the six-member which made their plagiarism panel’s sole hard-liner, advocat- more detectable.” Remember ing punishments such as “public Posner thus joined the ranks of 1. On a grande sized coffee, whipped cream adds 130 calories. disapproval and shaming.” those who curiously believe that Not so fast, countered Richard a clumsy and ineffectual plagiarist 2. A fl avored syrup adds only 20 calories. Posner, federal judge and profes- is not really a plagiarist at all. 3. Request soy or skim milk instead of whole. sor at the University of Chicago The question-and-answer ses- 4. Smoothies made at the coffee bar are made from syrup and ice, not actual vegetables and fruits. Law School, and James Fallows, sion following the panel discus- national correspondent for The sion was disappointing, as mem- Atlantic magazine. bers of the overfl ow audience Is plagiarism, they implied in rose and told their own plagia- their remarks, really so awful? rism tales _ as victims, naturally, Should a desperate undergradu- not perpetrators _ rather than Myspace craze continues ate who fi lches a paragraph or engaging with the panelists. three from an essay found on Yet the fact that so many best expressed in Times New the Internet at 2:27 a.m. the night people came packing a plagia- Roman. before a crucial term paper is due rism yarn indicates that the issue What one doesn’t think about really to be judged as harshly as, continues to mystify and infuri- when opening a Myspace ac- say, canny professionals such ate, perhaps because at its root, count is how time consuming as Doris Kearns Goodwin or plagiarism is about creativity. We and potentially dangerous this the late Stephen Ambrose – to don’t know exactly from whence simple fun can be. Pre-pubescent name but two recent high-profi le creativity comes, so when some- teens take scantily clad photos plagiarists? body piggybacks onto somebody with their webcams in hopes Isn’t plagiarism, Posner and else’s, we don’t know whether to of achieving social acceptability Fallows argued, a matter of scream and reach for the cuffs, or and maybe a few new Myspace degree, of nuance, of intention, shrug and smile ruefully. friends. rather than a black-or-white, Is plagiarism a moral and ethi- Have we forgotten that we up-or-down, you-did-it-or-you- cal crime or just a naughty no- live in a world of pedophiles didn’t issue? no? A career-killing blunder or a and stalkers? Along with those Musing somewhere in the forgivable lapse? sexy photos, most user profi les middle were panelists Alan Brin- Even the professors continue include personal information kley, Columbia University history to scratch their heads. available to anyone who cares professor, and Donald Lamm, Is it a crime or a no-no? to look. former chief executive offi cer It is not uncommon for a user of W.W. Norton & Co., a New to claim addiction. Millions check their profi les several times a day, itching with excitement and anticipation. Could I have a pending friend request? A new message or comment? The pos- A few good sibilities are endless and keep users indefi nitely hooked. Katie McAdams/Photo editor It is easy to let Myspace take Myspace is beginning to take the place of people’s identities. Although this may be the precedence over schoolwork brains case, there are those who continue to use it because of the escape it offers. and occupational duties. It can become a second life, more Upon sign up you get to design myspace friends!” alluring than the day-to-day Brain Bee challenges your By Andrea Bodnar a profi le page to your liking, add However, this can easily create realities we commonly immerse Contributing writer photographs and have your very an illusion of what friendship re- ourselves in. knowledge of neuroscience own blog. Such a prospect has ally is and instill feelings of false Although there are many in- Mercyhurst College will ments at Mercyhurst College, Find me, message me, add brought around 40 million users superiority for some. herent risks, Myspace can be a host the annual Brain Bee on features questions answered me, and don’t forget to read my to this rapidly growing site. Some people do hold a negative safe and fulfilling indulgence. Saturday, Feb. 11, and is look- aloud by individual students in blog. Many teens today are replacing view of Myspace. Sophomore Responsible users can have fun ing for a few good brains to a “round robin” fashion until For millions of young people real social activities with Internet Melike Konur said, “Myspace. interacting among friends and participate in the competition only one student is left stand- a verbal exchange like this is communities such as Myspace. com convinces lonely people allowing others to appreciate based on knowledge of the ing. Questions are pulled from nothing out of the ordinary. Instead of meeting with friends they will make friends or fi nd unique forms of self-expres- neuroscience fi eld. the Society for Neuroscience Instead of exchanging telephone at the local hangout or convers- love. These people that make sion. Area high school students publication “Brain Facts,” numbers upon meeting someone ing via telephone, it has become a these sites arent even making Alex Nees Van Balen, a fresh- are encouraged to participate which can be obtained by visit- new, people now initiate further world of messaging and commu- money, they’re just as bored and man, expresses this point of and earn a chance to represent ing the Society for Neurosci- interaction through their respect- nication over the net. Myspace lonely as the people on them. It’s view, “I think Myspace is great! It Northwest Pennsylvania at the ence Website at http://www. able Internet community. allows for social interaction, sup- a neverending cycle.” allows me to tell the world about International Brain Bee held sfn.org/content/Publication. Getting to know someone port and the sharing of common myself and interact with all my in March at the University BrainFacts/index.html through your computer is less interests. It is not uncommon friends without even picking up of Maryland and sponsored Students and teachers intimidating and lacks the awk- Kids have moved popularity for a user to claim the phone. I’m always checking by the Society for Neurosci- interested in the competi- wardness associated with face- contests from school to the In- addiction. my page and uploading new pics ence. Last year more than 30 tion should contact Darlene to-face conversation. ternet, competing to see who can to share!” regional Brain Bees took place Melchitzky at 824-3342, To those who have not yet acquire the most expansive list Whatever your view is of Ultimately, an occasional delv- in the United States, as well as dmelchitzky@mercyhurst. joined the Myspace scene, it is of friends. Theodore Bodnar, a Myspace there are some unspo- ing into MySpace can be enter- competitions in Canada, Hong edu or Robert Hoff at 824- a Facebook-like Internet com- 16-year-old highschool student, ken rules people follow: upon taining and fun; but, when it Kong and India. 2380, [email protected], munity that gives users more remarked, “When I add someone getting involved in a new rela- begins to take precedence over The regional competition, for more information. personalization options, and is as my friend I really hope they tionship, don’t forget to post it daily activities it’s time to, at the which is hosted by the biol- Sponsors are also needed for available to a larger network of accept, it really makes me feel in your profi le. True validation very least, take a break. ogy and psychology depart- this event. people. so much better to have lots of of new romantic endeavors is January 18, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4 Janurary 18, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] OPINION Plagiarism: Still hazy A healthier column after all these years King’s dream still not reality There’s more to life than college offers The average person is recom- where from 120 to 150 calories try 260 calories in a caffé latte, York publisher. Another birthday of civil rights hero Martin Lu- Thirty-seven million Americans are living below At a gathering with friends this past weekend, I own bills and ultimately taking total control of By Julia Keller Brinkley says that the “com- ther King Jr. has come and gone. It’s been nearly the poverty line with 13 million being children. It took a look around and noticed a few things. our lives. mended to adhere to a 2,000 to the drink. However, a diet soda 300 in a caffé mocha, or 310 in Knight Ridder Newspapers calorie diet. While this varies for can cut the calories down to 0. a caramel macchiato – and those with Jen modifi cation” of history by pop- 38 years since King was shot down in Memphis and has been estimated that 45 million Americans do Observing people, the way they behave and the For some people the end result may be marriage, each individual body type, the If I go down State Street and numbers are minus the whipped ular writers may have contributed 33 since his famous “I have a dream” speech given not have, and cannot afford, health insurance. In tiny details of situations, is something not many for others a career; it is up to the individual. In fact, general guideline should be fol- order a mixed drink, then ac- cream. With the purchase of a juicer, Way back in 1989, a witty, to the increase in plagiarism’s on the steps the wealthiest nation in the world, the so-called land people note. while home over the Christmas holiday I went out lowed, and caloric intake should cording to the pyramid, I’m only It should quickly become ap- a cup of strawberries and even affable writer named Thomas profi le – although neither Brin- of the Lincoln of opportunity, this is a disgrace. On this spe- to parties where I saw girls that I attended high be distributed between the mac- allowed to drink half of a can of parent to you that even your a cup of carrots can make a Mallon published a book titled kley nor his colleagues could Memorial. These issues climaxed in late August, early Sep- cifi c night and school with who had huge rocks on their fi ngers, ronutrients protein, carbohydrate beer for the rest of the evening. quick morning pick-me-up can homemade energy drink packed “Stolen Words: Forays Into the say whether plagiarism itself is America has tember when Hurricane Katrina ripped the veil with these spe- Ellen drunkenly stammering on about how they are Origins and Ravages of Plagia- Allison and fat. Visit www.mypyramid. On the other hand, I could wipe out your daily allowance for with vitamins C and A. With the on the rise or just our aware- come a long off of a massive social divide, one that continues cific people I Koenig engaged to so and so. gov to fi nd out your daily recom- continue down to Starbucks. A extra calories. right equipment, you could host rism,” in which he puzzled over ness of it, thanks to the media’s way since those Moore to grow. saw something In a cynical way, we took bets to see who would mendations. grande (16 oz.) coffee has 10 This is where the other food a juice party at your apartment “the inability of the literary and willingness to expose the likes of turbulent days, On every American’s television screens were im- new, however. break up fi rst. But on a positive note, if this is what When I calculated my recom- calories. However, does anyone groups can help you out. Mypyra- that would be a much class- academic worlds adequately to Goodwin and Ambrose. but even after ages of poverty and despair . . . images of societal Call it a revela- makes them happy then it is a positive change and mended daily allowance, it said really go to Starbucks with the mid.gov recommends that I have ier, healthier and defi ne, much less reasonably pun- The session, which carried the all this time, Opinion editor failure represented largely with African American tion, a sign or Contributing writer good for them. that I should consume up to 290 intent of ordering a black coffee? three cups of milk every day, two cheaper alterna- ish, instances of plagiarism.” provocative title “Plagiarism: inequality is faces. Blacks were accused of “looting” while what have you, This is obviously contradictory to what I have calories per day from extra fat Maybe you think that you will be cups of fruits, and three cups of tive to spend- Surely, almost a decade and What’s So Bad About It, Any- still prevalent whites acting in the same manner were labeled as I have come to stated in past Merciad publications, but it is true. and sugar sources. healthy and avoid caffeine, and vegetables. ing the night a half later, Mallon’s point is way?” was moderated by William in American society. “trying to survive.” The poorest areas of New the conclusion that college life is not as fascinat- Change comes about in a number of ways, one A regular 12-ounce beer has order a hot chocolate. Having a homemade hot carousing passe, yes? Surely, as society has Cronon, a history professor at Dr. King was a strong advocate for civil rights, Orleans were exposed for all to see, bringing up the ing as authors, college alumni and even college is through life. Modifi cations to life are inevitable, 150 calories, and a light beer has A hot chocolate without chocolate with skim milk can up State matured and progressed, we’ve the University of Wisconsin at but he was a supporter of economic rights as well. uncomfortable reminder that race and class issues students make it out to be; at least in the social and it is how we observe such changes that will 105. Each shot of whisky, vodka whipped cream contains 350, replace my morning coffee, Street. managed to get a handle on pla- Madison and author of several Toward the end of his life, King began to focus were not resolved in the 1960s. realm of things. determine the end result. or rum packs about 100 calories. and a white hot chocolate minus or even having an herbal tea giarism, right? critically acclaimed books includ- his attention to the issues of poverty, calling for a The 1960s were a great time of change and This time between high school and adulthood Another such way is through a personal initia- If you add a cup of pineapple the whipped cream packs 480 with a bit of soy milk can be Well, actually, nope. ing “Nature’s Metropolis: Chi- Bill of Rights of the Disadvantaged. King realized progress for American society, but the work that where waiting seems to be the only solution, and I tive. juice, tonic water, ginger ale or calories. Or, if you want the a soothing beverage to study This much was made clear cago and the Great West.” the detrimental effect poverty had on society and was started was never fully completed. While have become rather bored with this life. Only so many movies can be watched, games regular soda, you are adding any traditional Starbucks specialties, with in the library. recently at a professor-packed Today’s plagiarism scandals, fought to eradicate it for every race. all of the important legislation, such as the Civil It is the same situation at colleges across the of pool played and weekend trips taken until you session of the American His- Cronon noted, generally fall into King understood the value of social programs Rights Act of 1964, remains on the books, actions U.S.: students sit around on the weekends, have realize that something has to change. Life is fl eeting torical Association’s meeting two camps: They are perpetrated and in the midst of the raging war in Vietnam, taken by government continue to undermine such get togethers and throw parties. There is always away and moments are scarce. Alternatives at the coffee counter in Chicago: When it comes to either by those “caught in a mo- spoke out against federal money being used to kill progressive feats. alcohol, scantily dressed girls and that one guy Change is possible. (based on drinks from Starbucks) plagiarism, almost everybody ment of intense personal crisis” rather than being used to improve the lives of needy As long as federal budget cuts hit social programs with the aviator glasses or hat, some kind of prop It can be as simple as rearranging the furniture in thinks that something ought to who resorted to plagiarism in American citizens. the hardest, equality can never fully be given a full to display that he is in fact the host of the shindig. a room, going out with a different group of friends be done about it, but almost one wild, crazy impulse, or by No doubt King would share a similar view to- chance to transpire. It gets boring fast. for the weekend or even taking a weekend off to What you were going to order nobody agrees with anybody else “serial plagiarists” who repeat- day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day should not just be a Is there more to college life, or is this it? get ahead on homework and detox the liver. 1. Iced Caramel Mocha w/ whipped cream (420 calories) about just what that something edly swipe other people’s words The federal budget refl ects American priorities, time to remember the life and accomplishments Call me crazy, but I have heard wonderful stories People change and so do situations, it is just a 2. Caffe Mocha w/ whipped cream (400 calories) ought to be. and ideas. The latter, Cronon with the defense budget bulging, providing fund- of King. It should also be a reminder that there about college life since the days of high school matter of how these differences are dealt with that 3. Frappuchino, any fl avor (280-510 calories) And there’s also that annoying added, are “weirder and harder ing for Iraq, Afghanistan and the war on terrorism. is still much work to be done. America’s progress and now that it is fi nally here, I fi nd myself jaded determine how life ends up. 4. Chantico Drinking Chocolate (390 calories) bugaboo of defi ning just what to explain.” On the other end of the budget spectrum, social since the 1960s has been signifi cant, but the pres- in the process. truly constitutes plagiarism. 5. Tazo Chai Tea Latte (290 calories) Posner, though, proved to be programs are being cut and funding is being with- ent is still a far cry from what King envisioned in After college we are supposed to look forward Talk about dispiriting: If even no hanging judge when it came held from those who need it most. his famous dream. to a career, being entirely independent, paying our the wise and learned historians to plagiarism. Instead, try ordering can’t suss it out, what chance do Of Goodwin and Ambrose _ 1. Iced shaken coffee w/ a shot of caramel the rest of us have? who copied others’ work in their (or your favorite fl avor) (50 calories) “I favor the most draconian own books multiple times _ he Improved gas mileage standards: Better ratings, better choices for consumers 2. Iced Caffe Mocha (220 calories) approach possible” to plagiarism said, “I take a benign view of the age rating system is outdated and vowed reform. eign oil. Gas-electric hybrid vehicles could see some of the infractions, declared Carla Rahn celebrity plagiarism of Stephen Philadelphia Inquirer editorial 3. Light Frappuchino, any fl avor (150-400) Beginning in 2008, ratings will take into account Assuming no changes to the vehicles themselves, biggest variations, because they’re more sensitive to Phillips, a history professor at Ambrose and Doris Kearns Knight Ridder Newspapers higher speed limits, rapid acceleration, use of air city m.p.g. estimates for most models are expected road conditions and fuel-draining features, such as 4. Iced Caffe Mocha (220 calories) the University of Minnesota who Goodwin. ... They left footnotes, conditioning and cold weather. They’ll consider to drop 10 percent to 20 percent. Highway esti- air-conditioning. However, hybrids will still remain 5. Regular tea (0 calories) seemed to be the six-member which made their plagiarism By the second time they buy a car, most American road grade, wind resistance, tire pressure, load and mates will likely drop 5 percent to 15 percent. among the most fuel-effi cient choices. panel’s sole hard-liner, advocat- more detectable.” drivers have learned to view skeptically the mileage different fuels. That would be consistent with comparisons done Beyond vehicle choice, gas mileage depends on Remember ing punishments such as “public Posner thus joined the ranks of estimates listed on the windows of those shiny new With gas prices high, consumers deserve accurate by the Automobile Club of Southern California’s good maintenance and sensible driving. Factors 1. On a grande sized coffee, whipped cream adds 130 calories. disapproval and shaming.” those who curiously believe that automobiles in the showroom. information to make better vehicle choices. That’s Automobile Research Center. In a study released such as low-tire pressure, jump-start acceleration, Not so fast, countered Richard a clumsy and ineffectual plagiarist 2. A fl avored syrup adds only 20 calories. “28 m.p.g. highway, 21 city.” Yeah, right. important to individuals, but also to the nation. this week, the center compared EPA’s current overloading cargo racks, running electrical accesso- Posner, federal judge and profes- is not really a plagiarist at all. Our skepticism is not in vain. Studies have Family vehicles account for 40 percent of American ratings with owner data and its own technicians’ ries on “max,” and unnecessary use of four-wheel 3. Request soy or skim milk instead of whole. sor at the University of Chicago The question-and-answer ses- revealed vast discrepancies between the fuel ef- oil consumption and 20 percent of greenhouse-gas research on 41 vehicles. Ninety percent experienced drive reduce effi ciency. 4. Smoothies made at the coffee bar are made from syrup and ice, not actual vegetables and fruits. Law School, and James Fallows, sion following the panel discus- fi ciency automakers say vehicles can achieve and emissions, which contribute to global warming. By mileage worse than their EPA rating. This new EPA gas-mileage rating system is a national correspondent for The sion was disappointing, as mem- what they actually deliver. choosing more fuel-effi cient vehicles, Americans For example, a 2005 Toyota Camry averaged 28.5 needed change. Atlantic magazine. bers of the overfl ow audience On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection can help clean up the environment and bolster m.p.g. in the EPA rating, but only 23.7 in the owner Is plagiarism, they implied in rose and told their own plagia- Agency fi nally admitted that its 20-year-old mile- national security by reducing dependence on for- test and 24.2 in the auto club test. their remarks, really so awful? rism tales _ as victims, naturally, Should a desperate undergradu- not perpetrators _ rather than Myspace craze continues ate who fi lches a paragraph or engaging with the panelists. three from an essay found on Yet the fact that so many Ask the Malarkys best expressed in Times New the Internet at 2:27 a.m. the night people came packing a plagia- Roman. before a crucial term paper is due rism yarn indicates that the issue What one doesn’t think about really to be judged as harshly as, continues to mystify and infuri- It seems like a lot of people meet “the one” in college. Am I missing out if I’m not dating seriously? when opening a Myspace ac- say, canny professionals such ate, perhaps because at its root, count is how time consuming as Doris Kearns Goodwin or plagiarism is about creativity. We There are some people who maybe, the one person you are you are attracted to in others. Wow what a question…I marriage should be the last ing myself these questions; but, and potentially dangerous this the late Stephen Ambrose – to don’t know exactly from whence meet the “one” in college, get destined to be with. This can only serve to assure stroked my beard probably 40 thing on any college kid’s mind, ultimately I know that there is a simple fun can be. Pre-pubescent name but two recent high-profi le creativity comes, so when some- married soon after graduation My take on dating in college you that when you fi nally meet times before I could even think because there are so many im- woman out there naive enough to teens take scantily clad photos plagiarists? body piggybacks onto somebody was inspired by the movie The the “one” they will stand out portant things that precede involve herself with me on some with their webcams in hopes Isn’t plagiarism, Posner and else’s, we don’t know whether to Sweetest Thing. from all the rest. marriage: fi nishing school with sort of a permanent basis. of achieving social acceptability Fallows argued, a matter of scream and reach for the cuffs, or “Don’t go looking for Mr. I would not want to lie awake strong grades, starting a career It seems like the right thing to and maybe a few new Myspace degree, of nuance, of intention, shrug and smile ruefully. Right, look for Mr. Right Now.” at night next to the person I or graduate school, along with do in this situation is whatever friends. rather than a black-or-white, Is plagiarism a moral and ethi- Ms. In my experience if you go married and wonder whether Mr. saving money to name a few. comes naturally and we’ll all end Have we forgotten that we up-or-down, you-did-it-or-you- cal crime or just a naughty no- Malarky looking for something, you won’t there was someone else out there Malarky But, then again, I don’t want to up fi ne in the long run. live in a world of pedophiles didn’t issue? no? A career-killing blunder or a fi nd it. for me. be 40 by the time I get married. Don’t count on the love of and stalkers? Along with those Musing somewhere in the forgivable lapse? It’s when you least expect I don’t think you can predict Additionally, isn’t there a bet- your life to just waltz into a room sexy photos, most user profi les middle were panelists Alan Brin- Even the professors continue something to come your way, it the best path for your life. There ter forum for meeting attractive, and sit on your lap, but life most include personal information kley, Columbia University history to scratch their heads. ends up falling into your lap. are people who are happily mar- single and intelligent people than certainly shouldn’t be a constant available to anyone who cares professor, and Donald Lamm, Is it a crime or a no-no? For now, just relax and make ried at 22 and there are those who a college setting? search for a mate. to look. former chief executive offi cer and live happily ever after. the most of your college experi- tie the knot at 32. about touching the keyboard on Hey, maybe the person you met In conclusion, I feel that I have It is not uncommon for a user of W.W. Norton & Co., a New However, this scenario does ence. Remember, marriage is not this one. in some lacrosse player’s dingy proven certainly to myself, and to claim addiction. Millions not occur as often in the 21st People are multi-faceted crea- something that should be con- I personally believe this is actu- basement after a few funnels even to you, that I am not ready check their profi les several times century as it did in previous tures. When you fi rst meet some- sidered lightly. ally a really good question with a was the one and you let them slip for marriage. a day, itching with excitement decades. one they can seem amazing but Don’t think that in fi ve years couple of answers. right through your fi ngers! After Maybe somewhere down the and anticipation. Could I have a If anything, college serves to in three weeks can be amazingly you need to have a ring on your This question might sound all, Baldwin Hall is only so large road I’ll meet that special some- pending friend request? A new introduce people to a wide range annoying. fi nger and settle down. ridiculous, but there are a lot of and this campus so small, am I one; but, alas I remain single and message or comment? The pos- A few good of new experiences. I think it is better to date a Life is meant to be lived, wheth- people who get married right out destined to be single forever? shall stay this way for a while. sibilities are endless and keep This includes meeting a diverse range of people because you er you are married or not. of college. (Yes). users indefi nitely hooked. group of people and maybe, just begin to fi nd what characteristics Never settle for anything less. My gut reaction tells me that Perhaps I’m the only one ask- Katie McAdams/Photo editor It is easy to let Myspace take Myspace is beginning to take the place of people’s identities. Although this may be the precedence over schoolwork brains case, there are those who continue to use it because of the escape it offers. and occupational duties. It can become a second life, more The Upon sign up you get to design myspace friends!” alluring than the day-to-day Brain Bee challenges your By Andrea Bodnar a profi le page to your liking, add However, this can easily create realities we commonly immerse MERCIAD Contributing writer photographs and have your very an illusion of what friendship re- ourselves in. knowledge of neuroscience own blog. Such a prospect has ally is and instill feelings of false Although there are many in- Mercyhurst College will ments at Mercyhurst College, Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-chief [email protected] Find me, message me, add brought around 40 million users superiority for some. herent risks, Myspace can be a host the annual Brain Bee on features questions answered Corrie Thearle News Editor [email protected] me, and don’t forget to read my to this rapidly growing site. Some people do hold a negative safe and fulfilling indulgence. Saturday, Feb. 11, and is look- aloud by individual students in Melissa Jack Features Editor [email protected] blog. Many teens today are replacing view of Myspace. Sophomore Responsible users can have fun ing for a few good brains to a “round robin” fashion until Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] For millions of young people real social activities with Internet Melike Konur said, “Myspace. interacting among friends and participate in the competition only one student is left stand- Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] a verbal exchange like this is communities such as Myspace. com convinces lonely people allowing others to appreciate based on knowledge of the ing. Questions are pulled from Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] nothing out of the ordinary. Instead of meeting with friends they will make friends or fi nd unique forms of self-expres- neuroscience fi eld. the Society for Neuroscience Katie McAdams Photo & Production Editor [email protected] Instead of exchanging telephone at the local hangout or convers- love. These people that make sion. Area high school students publication “Brain Facts,” Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] numbers upon meeting someone ing via telephone, it has become a these sites arent even making Alex Nees Van Balen, a fresh- are encouraged to participate which can be obtained by visit- Chelsea Boothe Copy Editor [email protected] new, people now initiate further world of messaging and commu- money, they’re just as bored and man, expresses this point of and earn a chance to represent ing the Society for Neurosci- Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected] interaction through their respect- nication over the net. Myspace lonely as the people on them. It’s view, “I think Myspace is great! It Northwest Pennsylvania at the ence Website at http://www. able Internet community. allows for social interaction, sup- a neverending cycle.” allows me to tell the world about International Brain Bee held sfn.org/content/Publication. Getting to know someone port and the sharing of common myself and interact with all my in March at the University BrainFacts/index.html The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. of Maryland and sponsored through your computer is less interests. It is not uncommon friends without even picking up Students and teachers It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms intimidating and lacks the awk- Kids have moved popularity the phone. I’m always checking by the Society for Neurosci- for a user to claim interested in the competi- week and fi nals week. Our offi ce is in the Old Main, room 314. Our telephone wardness associated with face- contests from school to the In- addiction. my page and uploading new pics ence. Last year more than 30 tion should contact Darlene to-face conversation. ternet, competing to see who can to share!” regional Brain Bees took place Melchitzky at 824-3342, number is 824-2376. To those who have not yet acquire the most expansive list Whatever your view is of Ultimately, an occasional delv- in the United States, as well as dmelchitzky@mercyhurst. joined the Myspace scene, it is of friends. Theodore Bodnar, a Myspace there are some unspo- ing into MySpace can be enter- competitions in Canada, Hong edu or Robert Hoff at 824- The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and a Facebook-like Internet com- 16-year-old highschool student, ken rules people follow: upon taining and fun; but, when it Kong and India. 2380, [email protected], names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters munity that gives users more remarked, “When I add someone getting involved in a new rela- begins to take precedence over The regional competition, for more information. for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the personalization options, and is as my friend I really hope they tionship, don’t forget to post it daily activities it’s time to, at the which is hosted by the biol- Sponsors are also needed for Thursday before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit available to a larger network of accept, it really makes me feel in your profi le. True validation very least, take a break. ogy and psychology depart- this event. letters to box PH 485. people. so much better to have lots of of new romantic endeavors is KRT PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD January 18, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] Schneider brings big band to the PAC Trumpet pieces are either ar- casting by hosting programs for By Christina Ferranti ranged in close harmony with WQLN-FM Erie, in jazz, world Contributing writer each other or played in unison to music and new music (contem- provide a powerful, penetrating porary classical music). According to Time Magazine, sound. She initiated her career in Currently, he hosts a program “Schneider’s big band paints 1993, appearing every Monday entitled “JazzFlight,” which airs musical landscapes full of glow- night at Visiones in Greenwich Monday through Thursday eve- ing pastel harmonies and sharp- Village. nings from 9-11 p.m. angled rhythms, listen to her This remained the same for It features contemporary art- sweepingly ambitious composi- fi ve years until she was invited ists from all around the world tions, and hear the next wave to perform large-scale perfor- including Cuba, Senegal, Brazil, in jazz taking shape before your mances at jazz festivals and con- India, Mali, and Eastern Eu- very ears.” cert halls across Europe, Brazil rope. Grammy-award winning ar- and Macau. “‘Concert in the Garden,’ ranger and composer, Maria Sch- Robert Hoff praises the ac- [Schneider’s] Orchestra’s recent neider, has inspired and amazed claimed performer/composer. recording, is perfect for my many people. “Maria Schneider is today’s most jazz program on WQLN since Her several accomplishments important and exciting contribu- it grafts word music to jazz,” have earned her a plethora of tor to what has been called ‘or- says Hoff. He regularly features awards and place her in the chestral’ jazz. Schneider’s material, so make prestigious position to compose “She is a musical explorer in a sure to tune in for a sampling of large-scale projects and collabo- line of great musicians such as her music. rations Duke Ellington and Gil Evans Schneider will be visiting Mer- Maria Schneider is classifi ed who have managed to meld the cyhurst College to perform in the Big Band genre of music, spontaneous improvisational and hold a master class with which can be defi ned as a large spirit of jazz with a masterful students.

musical ensemble that is focused sense of harmonic construc- Scott Meier says, “Schneider Photo Courtesy of the PAC in the jazz realm. tion. is a huge and current fi gure in Grammy award-winning composer/arranger Maria Schneider performs Jan. 28 at PAC. This form of music was very “Her voicings are gorgeous, the big band world. Chances to popular in the 1930s and the and she writes the most amazing work with people of this caliber the real working world. and how to get it out of her prices are: Gold Circle: 1940s and is typically arranged melodies,” he said. are rare and the students in the “She has a reputation as a ensemble.” $22.50; Adult: $17.50; Senior/ through improvisation. The Hoff has hosted and produced jazz ensemble will benefi t greatly knowledgeable, well thought She will be performing at the Student: $15.00; President Card: sections of a big band include a series of jazz programs and from her rehearsal and discus- rehearsal technician who is ab- Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts $15.00; and Mercyhurst Students rhythm, brass and saxophones. continues his interest in broad- sions with them about jazz and solutely sure of what she wants Center on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Ticket (one per ID): $1.00. Emo genre turns chic

fl are jeans for guys, but they are by another band whose members By Joe Fidago much more expensive and not wake up in the morning just to go Contributing writer much different than the female through the day acting like their brands. kitten just died. When it comes to fashion, I’ve Tattoos and gauged ears are The page background is black. never claimed to be a Giorgio also a big characteristic, as well The person’s picture: most likely Armani in-the-making, but I like as having “sleeves” on the arms an extreme close-up, black and to think I know the basics. My (intertwining tattoos that cover white, only half of the face limited insight gives me the abil- the upper arms and forearms). is showing and –you guessed ity to write the following. Getting the “Thursday” dove it– hair all over the face, covering One of the most popular tattoo on the triceps area is an ac- up at least one eye. Mysterious, clothing styles tied in with mu- ceptable alternative to sleeves. dark, edgy? No. sic nowadays seems to involve Another thing that will greatly So, if you are an “emo kid,” a massive amount of hair, tight increase the chances of being ac- this probably just described you, shirts, and women’s pants. cepted as a true “emo kid” is to and for anyone that was looking No, this isn’t the “Van Halen set up a MySpace account. for guidance in the matter, refer World Tour;” it’s the new dress Now, millions of people have to above to complete the trans- code for fans of bands such as MySpace accounts, and I have no formation. “Dashboard Confessional,” “My problem with it. As a fi nal reminder before the inter- Melissa Brandt/A&E editor Chemical Romance” and a slew The “emo” Web page I’m talk- net crashes because of all the hate mail Students examine the etched wood sillhouettes created by Japan native Yu Kanazawa. of others. ing about probably has the head- I’m sure to receive, I don’t hate these Emo is supposed to be a sub- ing of the infamous, “The truth bands or their music at all. genre of Indie music, but some- is you could slit my throat / And This is not meant to diss them - how it transferred into fashion, with my one last gasping breath it’s just a recommended idea to shop International artists’ and lately it’s become a defi ning / I’d apologize for bleeding on in men’s department every once in a characteristic of some people’s your shirt” line by “Taking Back while. clothing. Sunday,” or possibly something exhibit at Cummings As far as I can tell, there are three major requirements for cludes unique silhouettes etched printmaking. a male to be referred to as an By Melissa Brandt into wood slabs. In lithograph printmaking, “emo kid.” A&E Editor The original form was provided the intended image is recessed The fi rst requirement is to have by his students at SUNY James- on the plate in order for the ink hair –and a lot of it. It has to be Kaleidoscopic patterns and town where he is the chair of the to fi ll the well and transfer to the arranged to mimic that old man intriguing etchings cover some of Fine Arts Department. product. in Eat ‘n Park with a hideous the pieces featured in the Cum- Kanazawa maintains it’s not Although usually the print- comb over, or plastered down mings Art Gallery this week. just the person that is important, ed work is the end product, onto or across the forehead. The “International Vision” but their role in the form the art Kanazawa chose to display the The second requirement is to showcase displays the creations takes. lithographic plate as the art. buy shirts that are originally in- of artists Yu Kanazawa and Mi- “It’s like a character in a lan- “It’s only natural that I present tended for an 11- year-old. If the chael Olugbile, natives of Japan guage,” says Kanazawa, “you can the plate,” he says. “The matrix cliché studded belt is at all cov- and Nigeria, respectively. look at ‘a’ away from the alpha- is the product.” ered, the shirt is far too large. Olugbile’s ceramic creations bet, away from language and still Both artists are scheduled to If the shirt looks like one a girl range from earthy, detailed vases recognize ‘a.’” hold a workshop and lecture in might wear, the goal has been to representations of the female “It’s a symbol,” says Kanazawa, their fi eld of expertise. accomplished. form with child. “A sampling of America, a sam- The gallery is open Tuesday The third requirement is to go He is also the chair of the Ce- pling of what I see.” through Sunday from 2-5 p.m to a favorite clothing store and ramics Program at Shawnee State With 15 years in the United and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. raid the girls’ jeans. University. States, the ex-economics major This show will be available until From what I have heard, sev- Photo Courtesy of www.thursday.com Kanazawa’s art, dominantly has explored his artistic abilities Feb. 18. eral skating companies make Member of band ‘Thursday’ dressed in normal emo garb. prints and drawings, also in- in several areas, another includes ‘Circle Takes the Square’ releases ‘As the Roots Undo’ screamo album. However, fans vocals, it is easy to ignore them the album, and it served as a nice By Eric Haak of “Fall Out Boy” and “Taking and enjoy the music instead. counterpoint to the pounding Contributing writer Back Sunday” should probably The standout track is probably riffi ng and drums found on many stay away. “Interview at the Ruins” which parts of the CD. It takes about six seconds into This is actual screamo and not starts with an ominous piano in- Overall, “Circle Takes the “Circle Takes the Square’s” CD the pop-punk equivalent. The troduction which is then layered Square” is not a band for ev- “As The Roots Undo” to realize main issue that fans of such with some simple drums. erybody. this is not an average CD. music will likely have is the fact Soon, the guitars come in with The people who are most likely Indeed, the best word to de- that the vocals involve actual a cutting riff and the drums pick going to enjoy this are the people scribe the opening track which screaming. up. Throughout the track there who can listen to a “Blood For consists entirely of whistling, Drew Speziale and Kathy is a pensive feeling. Blood” CD and then switch to chanting, humming and sound Coppola (yes, there’s a girl in “Non Objective Portrait of Cursive. effects is creepy. the band) share vocal duties in Karma” shows the bands diversi- Fans of hardcore music should This is a good way to describe the band. While both use spo- ty with a prolonged introduction not be put off by the screamo many of the atmospheric and ken word and clean vocals, the which is downright soothing. tag because the lyrics aren’t as moody tracks on the third re- screams may put off some. These two tracks are also prob- dripping with emotion as one lease, their fi rst full length, from At certain points on several ably two of the most accessible would suspect. the Savannah, Ga. natives. tracks it is easy to hear Drew’s tracks on the album with the Instead, the lyrics are simply “Circle Takes the Square” is an voice breaking from the strain music being more melodic than more poetic than most hardcore amazingly technical band consid- of screaming. on other tracks. bands. ering that they have only been Some fans enjoy the honesty Another interesting riff is The emotional parts are there, playing together for fi ve years of this type of screaming when found at the intro of “A Crater but they’re very easy to miss or and lost a guitarist after their fi rst compared to the cookie monster To Cough In” which is the eight ignore if desired. two releases. growls of other hardcore. minute ending track. Photo courtesy of www.circletakesthesquare.com “As the Roots Undo” is a For those who don’t like the It was a very melodic part to ‘Circle Takes the Square’ releases new screamo album. January 18, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 7 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Seth reaches milestone Senior hits her 1,000th point off free throw against Saginaw Valley at home

By Ryan Palm Sports editor

The women’s basketball team came away from a pair of home contests with two losses to con- ference foes last week. File Photo File Photo Thursday against Northwood Junior J.J. Zanetta Junior Zach Schafer things came down to the last seconds, with heartbreak at the end. Zanetta gets big win “I am disappointed for the team that we didn’t take care of at National Duals being at home this past week with games we should have won,” said However, as far as national Coach Karin Nicholls. “We are By Matt Jackson rankings go, Zanetta has been a Co-Sports editor not playing up to our potential no show despite having just one defensively and holding teams less win than top-ranked team- under 35 percent from the fl oor,” Prior to the NWCA National mate Zach Schafer. she said. Duals held this past weekend. Fortunately, the 141-pound Mercyhurst (6-11, 2-5) came Mercyhurst wrestling Coach former national qualifi er is not out hot at the start of both Tony Cipollone made just one concerned by the rankings. halves, leading early on 15-5 prediction; it was going to be a “I don’t think national rankings before the game was tied 27-27 tough competition. mean that much,” said Zanetta. at halftime. Now after the event has taken “The postseason is like a whole Down the stretch the game re- place, J.J. Zanetta could tell you new season. Everyone steps it mained close. Northwood went Cipollone knew what he was up and goes after each other be- ahead 56-55 when Maureen El- talking about. cause everyone is shooting for a liot converted a free throw with Zanetta finished 1-2 for the national title.” 19 seconds left. Lakers, who also fi nished 1-2 on The underdog path could prove Mercyhurst got the ball back the weekend, but with the qual- to be an advantage. Unlike Scha- with plenty of time to score, but ity of competitors Zanetta was fer, who will have a giant target were unable to convert as Erin forced to go against- three of the on his back if he stays near the Solada’s last-minute attempt went top fi ve nationally ranked wres- top of the rankings, Zanetta will wide of the hoop as the buzzer tlers- that one win alone shows be the wrestler with less pressure sounded. he could be the cinderella story to deal with in big matches. Anderson led the Lakers in for the Lakers come national Zanetta wouldn’t have to look scoring with 17 points and also tournament time. too far back to see a story similar grabbed eight rebounds to lead The losses came via a 3-1 to his unfold with a successful all players while senior Cassie decision to No. 1 Thad Benton ending. Just two seasons ago Seth contributed 12 points. of Pitt-Johnstown and a 7-1 Ricky Randazzo was a relatively Saturday the Lakers fell to decision to No. 2 Kyle Evans of unnoticed 125-pounder despite Saginaw Valley State 83-67. Central Oklahoma. Sandwiched wrestling consistently well all Seth reached a career mile- in between was the highlight of season. stone in the contest, tallying her Zanetta’s day, a 9-8 win over No. Randazzo ended the season as 1,000th point with a free throw 5 Ben Keen of Minnesota State- an All-American with a seventh in the second period.. Moorhead. place fi nish at the NCAA Cham- “We are happy to see Cassie “That win is defi nitely a boost,” pionships. get her 1000th point. It is a tre- Katie McAdams/Photo editor said Zanetta. “Hopefully I can Zanetta and the young Laker mendous accomplishment and it Cassie Seth (33) reached the 1,000 point mark for her career in a loss to Saginaw. keep getting better and become squad will return to the mat shows her complete dedication to an All-American at the end of Friday and Saturday in the East the game.” said Nicholls. the year.” regional Duals at Shippensburg. Anderson again led Mercy- Seth fi nished with 15 points, Up next is a pair of tough con- week to prepare and hopefully Cipollone has faith in his junior Mercyhurst is currently ranked hurst, this time tallying a double- becoming the 11th player in the ference road games against Ferris come away with at least a split,” co-captain saying last week that No. 14 in the nation. double with 21 points and 17 program’s history to top the State and Lake Superior State. said Nicholls. he has been the team’s most con- See related story at bottom rebounds. 1,000-point mark. “ We need to work harder this sistent wrestler all season. of page. Men’s hockey sweeps visiting Connecticut Laker Winter Term Inn Night Owl Items: this night. Dave Borrelli scored This week the outcome was Galley Grill By Chris Van Horn twice, and Jamie Hunt, Conrad much more satisfying. Contributing writer Breadsticks Martin and Preston Briggs tallied Mercyhurst dominated play NEW ADDITIONS: the other goals for the Lakers. in the Huskies zone out shoot- Mozzerella Sticks It was a tale of two weekends Freshman goalie Tyler Small ing UConn 5-0 in the overtime PERRY’S DELICIOUS Chicken tender basket for the men’s hockey team. Af- stopped 40 shots in net. period. ICE CREAM & NOVELTY ter being swept last weekend “I give all the credit to the With a little more than a minute at Army, the Lakers rebounded players. We don’t like losing like and half to go freshman Chris BARS! nicely with a sweep on the road we did last weekend and this Trafford scored his eighth goal against the University of Con- weekend was a complete turn- of the season to give the Lakers Hours of Operation: necticut Huskies. around,” Gotkin said. a 4-3 victory. New items suggestion box- Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. Friday night the Lakers won On Saturday night Mercyhurst “It really was like a playoff inspired!!! Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. a high scoring affair with a 6-3 found themselves in a back- atmosphere that night. The decision, despite being outshot and-forth contest like the week crowd was into it and the guys Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. 43-33 by the Huskies. before. knew how important it was to Trailing 2-0 after one period, The Lakers led early on a goal escape with at least a point, but Look for new mint Oreo cappuccino! the Lakers turned it on in the by Matt Pierce just 39 seconds we got two instead,” Gotkin said. second by scoring four goals, into the game. “Games like this will defi nitely including what turned out to be UConn came back with two help down the road knowing that OLD FAVORITES: the game winner on a penalty unanswered goals four minutes we can handle adversity and play Laker Express Peanut Butter & Jelly shot by Ryan Toomey. apart and Mercyhurst trailed after our best when it matters.” Turkey Bagel Mercyhurst led 4-3 entering the one period 2-1. Mercyhurst returns home after New Wraps third and tacked on two more Borrelli scored the only goal of a month of games away from the Buffalo Chicken Chef’s Salad goals to seal the victory. the second period to tie the game Mercyhurst Ice Center. Barbeque Chicken Ham and Turkey Subs “Trailing 2-0, we talked in the at 2-2 heading into the third. Next weekend the Lakers take Wraps lockerroom about what hap- Sophomore Ben Cottreau put on American International Col- Veggie and humus pened and where the mistakes the Lakers back on top about lege, who have won three out Bacon, Lettuce and were made, and the boys came half-way through the third before their last four games. Tomato out and took charge in the sec- the Huskies tied the game with The Lakers hold a three point Hours of Operation: ond,” Coach Rick Gotkin said. six minutes to go at 3-3. advantage in Atlantic Hockey Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. After falling behind early last So for the second straight week with a 13-8 record overall and a Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. weekend, the Lakers played catch the Lakers would face adversity, 12-4 record in conference play. 11:30-8:00pm up the rest of the way, but not on in overtime on the road. Saturday & Sunday Closed

Wrestling garners national FEATURES: ranking in latest Intermat poll Subconnection Check out this week’s Brand Promotions Intermat released their most Zach Schafer is No. 1 at 165 Other favorites: Ham & Cheese By Matt Jackson recent rankings on Jan. 11 and pounds with a 15-6 record. Co-Sports editor 6” Sub $3.50 the Lakers are No. 14, two spots Schafer fi nished 2-1 at the Na- Chicken Salad, Fajita Chicken below the previous ranking. tional Duals, but did lose to No. 2 The Mercyhurst wrestling team The Lakers are still ranked two ranked nate Baker of Minnesota 12”Sub $5.50 Hours of Operation: may not be having the best sea- spots in front of No. 16 Gannon State-Moorhead. Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. son since Coach Tony Cipollone despite losing to the Golden Sophomore Don Cummings is started the program, but the team Knights earlier this year. No. 8 at 149 pounds despite be- Make it a combo for $1.00! Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. is still receiving some recognition Mercyhurst also has two wres- ing out with an injury for a large Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. in the national polls.. tlers individually ranked. part of the season. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD January 18, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Men’s hoops win two This Weeks Results... Women’s hockey...... Jan. 13, T 2-2, Wayne State their second GLIAC victory. By Brady Hunter On the night, junior Avi Fogel Jan. 14, W 4-2, Wayne State Contributing writer was up to his old tricks, leading Men’s hockey...... Jan. 13, W 6-3 UConn the team with 24 points. Jan. 14 W 4-3 (OT),UConn This week brought two im- He was also the only player in Women’s basketball...... Jan. 12, L 56-55, Northwood portant wins to the Mercyhurst the game to spend all 40 minutes men’s basketball team. Jan. 14, L 83-67, Saginaw Valley on the court. Both opponents were GLIAC Fogel led Mercyhurst with fi ve Men’s basketball...... Jan. 12 W 69-67, Northwood rivals, and both fell at the Mer- assists, as well. Jan. 14, W 83-67, Saginaw Valley cyhurst Athletic Center. Junior Richard Field and soph- Wrestling...... Jan. 14, 26-15, Minn. St. Moorehead The wins raised the Lakers omore Terry Smith chipped in record to 13-4 overall and 3-4 in Jan. 14, 31-7, Pitt-Johnstown with 16 and 12 points, respec- the GLIAC. tively. Jan. 14, 32-6, Central Oklahoma First up was Northwood Uni- Besides his game-winning ______versity on Thursday night. shots, Kubinski had four re- This contest was a tough strug- bounds, three steals and six other gle, although Mercyhurst led 31- points. 17 shortly before the half. He was also able to draw a In the news... The beginning of the game charge on the defensive end with saw Mercyhurst run to a 7-0 lead seven seconds to play when it ap- before the visitors rallied and peared all hope was lost. Basketball’s Fogel gets national honor gained an 8-7 lead. Saturday saw the Lakers pick up The end was also as close as another big win, as they downed Awards keep coming for basketball’s Avi Fogel, this time being can get, as senior Andy Kubinski Saginaw Valley 67-63. honored by the Eastern College Athletics Conference (ECAC). explained. This time it was another senior Fogel, a junior transfer from San Diego, was named the “I’ve never been in a situation making big plays, as Jeff Daisley Katie McAdams/Photo editor Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. like that where the game was on fi nished with a career-high 20 Senior Jeff Daisley scored 20 points against Saginaw. the line with no time - or basically points. Fogel scored 24 points against Northwood and contributed 17 no time - left on the clock. I was He added a game-high nine practices have been focused on (Ferris State on Thursday and against Saginaw Valley in the team’s two wins last week. glad that I had a chance to win rebounds and two steals. defense and coach Tyson has Lake Superior State on Saturday). the game.” Once again, Fogel dropped a really been stressing having ac- Last week’s wins should not be His jumper with 14 seconds left against Northwood tied the Kubinski stood at the free good number of points with 17, tive hands at all times,” he said. underestimated, however, as game and set the stage for Andy Kubinski’s heroics at the throw line with the game clock and added five rebounds, five “I just go out there every game Kubinski points out. free-throw line with one second left. In addition, he scored 15 reading 0:00:10 and the score assists and two steals. and try to help my team get a win. “It is always great to have back- of his 24 points in the second half, keeping the Lakers in the tied at 67. Kubinski contributed four I don’t put up a lot of points, but to-back wins in the GLIAC. The contest. “The confidence that I felt more steals, giving him 56 on my teammates know that they league is tough so all wins are big can count on me to work hard wins. We were picked last at the For the season he is averaging over 17 points-a-game as well from my teammates after I got the year and eight straight games and make little plays that can beginning of the season, but we as adding four rebounds, fi ve assists, and a pair of steals. fouled really helped to lessen the with multiple steals. situation in my mind,” Kubinski When asked about his streak, help us win.” have talent here that can make explained. Kubinski emphasized his team’s After two impressive GLIAC an impact in the league if we can The senior drained both free philosophy, “We have really wins, the Lakers go on the road stay focused and execute coach’s Men’s hockey back in the polls throws, and the Lakers earned been struggling defensively. Our to face two more league rivals system,” he said.

After being left out last week following a sweep at the hands of Army, the men’s hockey team returned to the national polls, both the USA Today poll and the USCHO.com poll included the Women’s hockey goes 1-0-1 Lakers in their latest release. stretch. the period when senior captain ton was able to beat Thompson In the USA Today poll, the Lakers are ranked No. 22, the only By Ryan Palm “44-11 shots on goal, clearly Samantha Shirley scored on the for her eighth lamplighter of ranked team in Atlantic Hockey. Sports editor goaltending was the key Friday power play. the year. night,” said coach Michael Sisti. Mercyhurst was able to come Interestingly enough, the two In the USCHO.com poll, they are ranked No. 28, two pegs For the fi rst time in 25 contests, Mercyhurst was behind early, out scoring on Saturday, when teams played over 54 minutes ahead of Atlantic Hockey rival Holy Cross. the Mercyhurst women’s hockey with Wayne State scoring their they scored three goals in as without a penalty, with only one team did not defeat the Wayne fi rst goal just three minutes into many minutes in the middle pe- call against Wayne State creat- Topping both polls is Wisconsin, who now is ranked fi rst in both State Warriors. the game. riod to defeat the Warriors 4-2. ing the lone power play for the men’s and women’s hockey polls. As hard as that is to believe, the A Warrior shot had defl ected Sophomore forward Sherilyn Lakers. history between the two schools high into the air off a Mercyhurst Fraser scored her fi rst goal of Because of the tie, Mercyhurst has been dominantly one-sided defender, and Mercyhurst goalie the season to get the scoring dropped a position in the US- until Friday night’s contest. Laura Hosier was unable to halt stampede started. CHO.com poll to No. 6. Former hockey stars in pro ranks On Friday night a hot Mer- the puck. She was soon followed by The team had moved up a week A pair of former stars for Rick Gotkin’s hockey program are cyhurst team was cooled off Six minutes later Mercyhurst Bourbeau’s 12th goal of the year, ago to the No. 5 position ahead making a name for themselves at the next level. Defensemen by Wayne State goalie Tiffany evened the score when junior which is now good for second on of Minnesota, but the move up T.J. Kemp and forward David Wrigley both made the all-star Thompson. Stefanie Bourbeau continued the team. was short-lived. Mercyhurst now rosters in their respective leagues. Kemp will be playing at The sophomore stopped 42 of her hot streak, scoring her 11th Freshman forward Valerie Ch- stands at 14-6-2 overall, and their the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) in Fresno, Calif. in late the Lakers’ 44 shots on goal, en- goal of the season and seventh ouinard, fresh off of playing in perfect conference record is now January. abling the Warriors to notch a 2-2 straight game with a score. Germany for the Canada U-22 spoiled at 5-0-1. tie with their conference foe. The tie held until the very be- team, scored her team-leading The team will be traveling to Wrigley will represent his team at the United Hockey League The game marked the third ginning of the third period when 13th goal only 25 seconds later. square off against fellow College (UHL) All Start Classic also in January in St. Charles, Mo. He week in a row that Wayne State the Warriors converted an even- Wayne State was able to tally a Hockey America rival Niagara will be playing for the “B” squad in the contest. had played a nationally ranked strength goal to go ahead 2-1. goal in the third period, but Mer- University on Jan. 21-22 and then team, with Friday night’s being Mercyhurst was able to get cyhurst came right back when travel to No. 3 New Hampshire the second point earned in that back to square midway through junior defender Ashley Pendel- and Boston College Jan. 27-28.

Borrelli Atlantic Hockey Player of Week Atlantic Hockey announced Monday that Mercyhurst forward Volleyball has eyes on improvement Dave Borrelli is the conference Player of the Week for his great play against UConn last week. competition to senior setter, Patton has implemented a new will be diffi cult to replace. But By Andy Tait Dan Kick. system to practices dubbed the we have some great talent at the Contributing writer He scored fi ve points over the weekend in the two wins, with Rochester native Dave New- ‘Competitive Caldron.’ “Players freshmen level,” said Kick. two goals Friday night followed by a goal on Saturday. He also man will complete a trio of play- are ranked based on physical The Lakers compete in the added a pair of assists in the back end of the weekend. With the season due to get ers hoping to fi ll the two middle testing, statistics and win/loss A-League of the Midwestern started Jan. 18, the men’s volley- blocker positions. records of practice drills and Intercollegiate Volleyball Asso- Freshman goalie Tyler Small was also named Honorable ball team is gearing up for what Four freshmen will look to gain games,” said Miller. ciation (MIVA). Mention for his goalkeeping against the Huskies. He stopped could be an interesting year. experience from senior, outside One key factor in how far the The MIVA announced this a combined 72 of 78 shots to improve his record to 5-2 overall. Never in the history of the hitters Justin Waas and Nate team goes this year will be how past week that the names of the program has the team progressed Keegan. quickly the team can gel. leagues will be changed to honor past the fi rst round of the play- Chad Proudman, Jeff Hart- With such a large group of former coaches. Drennan CHA Rookie of the Week offs. man, Gary Coad and Bryan Ritter freshmen it is vital that the team Patton has lofty goals for the Second year coach, Ryan Pat- will add strength to this area. has good leadership. future of the men’s volleyball College Hockey America (CHA) honored Mercyhurst goaltender ton is working hard to try and Tim Wagner could see plenty Seniors Dan Kick and Nate program, and he believes a sec- Courtney Drennan as the Rookie of the Week on Monday. take the team to that elusive of action in his fi rst year. Keegan will lead the team this ond round berth is without doubt Drennan notched her fi fth win in as many chances on Saturday next step. He will compete with senior season as co-captains. achievable. against Wayne State. She held the Warriors scoreless in the “Our fi nish was right on last Brady Hunter for playing time Outside hitter Waas and oppo- “I think he’s a great coach, who second period when the Lakers went on a tear taking a 3-0 year, we played some good vol- as starting opposite. site hitter Brady Hunter, complete will have tremendous success lead. leyball and in our playoff game Three players are in contention the team’s senior contingent. here,” said Kick. we played really well,” said Pat- for the starting libero position. “The four seniors are in a really The Lakers will get underway ton. Freshmen Jordan Pierson and good position, where they can Jan. 18 against Medaille College Unfortunately, the team fell Kyle Miller will compete with heavily infl uence the future of in Buffalo, N.Y. Club Hockey wins against RMU short, which is something that sophomore Ben Van Balen. this program,” said Patton. The team then returns home Patton hopes to change. The competitiveness of prac- Miller believes that senior for a trio of games in the Mer- The Mercyhurst club hockey team picked up their seventh win “We would like to win more tice is what Patton holds as the leadership is going to be crucial cyhurst Invitational. of the season this past weekend when they defeated Robert games this year but we will look key to the program realizing its to how well the team does this The Lakers will face Niagara at Morris University 5-2. more at the way we are playing, ambitions. year. 6 p.m. and East Stroudsburg at 8 than measuring ourselves against Particular emphasis has been “Nate Keegan and Dan Kick p.m. on Jan. 20. The team is now 7-1, good for third place in the Eastern other teams.” placed upon the importance of will be two individuals that the The following day the Lakers Collegiate Hockey League. They are four points behind league- The Lakers have lost eight play- performing in practice. team will really look to,” said will match up against Sacred leader Niagara and two behind University of Buffalo. ers from last year’s team, due to “Practice is going to be the key Miller. Heart at 4 p.m. graduation and a variety of other determinant in who makes the “If we can mold and shape the With the season shortly to get The team will rest this weekend before they are scheduled reasons. starting lineup,” said Patton. younger players into what they underway, please try to support to host Rochester and Slippery Rock on Jan. 27-28 at the Ice The arrival of nine newcomers “Practices have been very need to be, Mercyhurst men’s the team this year in their quest Center. Both games are scheduled for a 7 p.m. face-off. to the team this year signals the competitive,” said freshmen Kyle volleyball should be very com- to make history. beginning of Patton’s rebuilding Miller, who also added “Suc- petitive over the next few years,” “When people give men’s vol- Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- efforts. cess only comes with hardwork, said Kick. leyball a chance, they usually fi nd thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be e-mailed to The new recruits include Dave so that is the only option we “We lost two excellent players it is a good, fast sport to watch,” [email protected]. Hatten, who will provide stiff have.” last year to graduation, and they said Patton.