MSG Votes to Make Changes to Student Government Constitution NEWS 2
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MSG votes to make changes to student government constitution 100 Days NEWS 2 Inside: Calendar for seniors LaSlavic: Boy, time sure does fl y during senior year at ’Hurst OPINION 20 Men’s hockey moves into 4th place in standings with sweep Performing on SPORTS 29 the ‘Raw Edge’ A&E 18 Also inside 10th anniversary show in PAC A&E 17 COMIC 23 Student recovering after assault SPORTS 24 outside house on East 38th Street; Available online: merciad.mercyhurst.edu Erie police investigating attack 6 PAGE 2 NEWS Feb. 6, 2008 MSG votes to change constitution two residential. By Joshua Wilwohl The change will reduce the Editor-in-chief representatives – also called senators under the new structure Student will see a change in – to 22. the Mercyhurst College Student The decision made with the Government, as the body voted recommendation of the Tarant to slash the number of represen- & Wymer Agency, a student tatives on the government and government consultant. increase the number of executive Sophomore representative board positions. Patrick Garvin said reducing the The changes come after a number of representatives on the 23-12 vote with no abstentions government is unnecessary. to amend the current MSG “We should not take the con- constitution. sultant’s views (on this),” he said MSG representatives are cur- at the meeting. rently numbered at 38, with “We should listen to the eight seniors, eight juniors, eight students because that’s sophomores, eight freshmen, what matters.” Scoot Williams photo two commuters, one interna- MSG members discussed at length the possibility of changing the student government tional, one intercollegiate and Please see Number on Page 9 constitution and decrease the number of representatives on the body. Summer Session 2008 Catch up. Get ahead. Stay on track. I. Pre-Summer Session (3 credits, 3 weeks) .BZ+VOFt%BZBOEFWFOJOHDMBTTFT II. Summer Session (3 - 6 credits, 6-⁄ weeks) +VOF"VHVTUt%BZBOEFWFOJOHDMBTTFT III. Summer Session (3 - 6 credits, 9 weeks) +VOF"VHVTUt&WFOJOHDMBTTFT PODFBXFFL Registration begins in April. Check out the classes online. Learn More. summer.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 2 NEWS Feb. 6, 2008 Feb. 6, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 MSG votes to change constitution laker briefs Ski and rollerblade raffl e two residential. Fifty cents can win you: Head Edge Carbon Skis with Tyrolia By Joshua Wilwohl The change will reduce the 470 bindings, Kerman Vector Poles and Nordica Boots or Blade Editor-in-chief representatives – also called Runner Discovery Roller Blades with pads, helmet and carrying senators under the new structure bag. Proceeds go to students attending the Bridge School Sum- Student will see a change in – to 22. mer Institute. Every half-dollar helps. the Mercyhurst College Student The decision made with the Raffl e tickets are available in the Education Offi ce during week- Government, as the body voted recommendation of the Tarant day hours and from Dr. O’Dell (Hirt 300D) during his scheduled to slash the number of represen- & Wymer Agency, a student offi ce hours. The drawing will be held Feb. 14. tatives on the government and government consultant. increase the number of executive Sophomore representative Election insights board positions. Patrick Garvin said reducing the Barry Grossman will speak Feb. 15 at Mercyhurst College on The changes come after a number of representatives on the “Handicapping the Presidential Election.” His talk is part of the 23-12 vote with no abstentions government is unnecessary. Global Issues Forum at Mercyhurst and begins at 11:30 a.m. in to amend the current MSG “We should not take the con- Mercy Heritage Room. constitution. sultant’s views (on this),” he said MSG representatives are cur- at the meeting. Student art exibit rently numbered at 38, with “We should listen to the A juried exhibition of student art works will be on display in eight seniors, eight juniors, eight students because that’s Contributed photo the Cummings Gallery at Mercyhurst College Feb. 13-20. sophomores, eight freshmen, what matters.” Scoot Williams photo Volunteers from neighboring schools can volunteer at the six different Expanding Social two commuters, one interna- MSG members discussed at length the possibility of changing the student government Opportunities dances throughout the year. Tragedy in Darfur tional, one intercollegiate and Please see Number on Page 9 constitution and decrease the number of representatives on the body. “The Devil Came on Horseback,” an award-winning docu- mentary fi lm depicting the human rights atrocities in Darfur, Sudan, will be shown free to the public at Mercyhurst College Dance benefi ts Erie area on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in Taylor Little Theatre. Indian culture event adults with disabilities A presentation titled “My Travels to India” will be offered free Summer Session 2008 because it gave everyone a reason ESO is a component of the to the public on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Alex Theater By Julie Hranica to dress up instead of wearing Council for Exceptional Children on the Mercyhurst North East campus. Staff writer the usual jeans and polo shirt. (CEC) organization on campus. -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu Catch up. Get ahead. Stay on track. Sophomore Emily Warren The two council members are Students from Mercyhurst, enjoyed the semi-formal theme. the CEC ESO co-chairs within Gannon, Penn State Behrend “I loved attending the dance the club and many of the vol- I. Pre-Summer Session (3 credits, 3 weeks) and Edinboro gathered to dance because it reminded me of a unteers for the ESO dances are MSG looking for the night away this past week- high school dance because it members of CEC. .BZ+VOFt%BZBOEFWFOJOHDMBTTFT end. had a photo area and the guests Freshman Katelyn Schulmeis- The students were not there were very excited to have their ter attends the dances because student opinion II. Summer Session (3 - 6 credits, 6-⁄ weeks) to dance with each other, but photo taken,” she said. “They it makes the guest happy that instead to dance with adults really enjoyed dancing in their students are there. the 2007 ‘Fall Term Survey,’ +VOF"VHVTUt%BZBOEFWFOJOHDMBTTFT from the Erie community with beautiful outfi ts while enjoying “When we dance with them, By Ashley Pastor we are pushing forward with Staff writer disabilities. the food provided.” their faces light up,” she said. proposals concerning intra- III. Summer Session (3 - 6 credits, 9 weeks) There were almost 100 guests “They also had fl owers and it The next ESO dance will be murals, blue light safety system, present at the dance, with many really had a Valentine’s Day feel- held on April 4 at Mercyhurst. On Monday, Mercyhurst Stu- bike racks and updates in +VOF"VHVTUt&WFOJOHDMBTTFT PODFBXFFL volunteers from the four col- ing even though that wasn’t the The dance lasts from 6 p.m. to dent Government released the residential lounges,” Starin said. leges. offi cial theme,” she added. 8 p.m. ‘Winter Term Survey,’ which Students can complete the The guests who attend the While many members of the The theme of this dance will produces student feedback in survey either online or in the Registration begins in April. dances are all adults from ages community support the Expand- be an oldies dance and volunteers order to aid in the planning of student union. 18-35 who have a disability. ing Social Opportunities, also are always welcome. MSG goals and objectives for According to Starin the survey Each month a dance is held known as ESO, dances, they If you love to dance and would the remainder of the 2007-08 should only take about fi ve min- at one of the four local colleges could not run properly with- enjoy making a difference in school year. utes. and is focused around a certain out the hard work of the ESO someone’s life, mark the date According to President Marissa A mass e-mail was sent to the theme. This month’s theme was council. of April 4 on your calendar and Starin, the ‘Fall Term Survey’ student body Monday with a link Check out the classes online. Learn More. a semi-formal. The ESO council consists of come ready to dance. was instrumental in deciding to the survey. Sophomore Michelle Clemens representatives from the four For more information, go to which projects MSG would under- If students complete the survey summer.mercyhurst.edu said having a Valentine’s semi- schools, with two representatives the Education department or take in the months to follow. in the union, they can receive free formal dance was a great idea from Mercyhurst College. contact O’Dell. “Thanks to student input from popcorn. PAGE 4 NEWS Feb. 6, 2008 REC center hours not expected to change Scoot Williams photo Numerous factors prevent the REC from having extended hours, such as a shortage of workers. practice at 6 a.m.,” Herman said. By Liz Maier “This takes some pressure off Staff writer the student body during peak Scoot Williams photo times.” Students are able to go to the REC Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday Between classes, homework, Herman said lack of interest is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. work, extra curricular activities another reason the gym does not and trying to maintain a social have extended hours. asked for.” fi tness center with 600 student said he would like to see are reno- life, exercising gets lost in the “Sometimes the fi tness center Herman talked about what athletes,” Barnett said. vation of the baseball and soccer mix especially when the fi tness is empty on a Saturday night after changes he would make to the Mercyhurst has 25 Division turf, possibly a new recreational center’s hours at Mercyhurst fi ve o’clock,” said Herman.