Students at Opinion: Health Take our online forum respond center called poll on calendar to term changes into question changes

page 4 page 9 merciad.mercyhurst.edu Page 2 NEWS October 19, 2011 Energy program undergoes changes to make campus more sustainable altered title allows the fund to deal with issues such as alterna- gestions and feedback are welcome. Non-board members may By Stacy Skiavo tive transportation, water conservation and water reduction. not take part in the voting process. Staff writer Proposals may be submitted by students, staff or faculty The name change will not have a large effect on students, members, and are then analyzed by the Fund Review Board. although more student input for uses of the funds is greatly “I don’t have an agenda, but I would encourage any student encouraged. After much campaigning, the Green Team fi nally received with ideas to contact the board. I’d like to make it more stu- “I think it’s a good idea to get the students’ opinions, the passage of the Student Green Energy Fee. This fee will dent driven,” Assistant Professor of the Physics Department because, after all, we are the ones that pay money to go here,” take $5 from each student’s account every term to increase Dyan McBride, Ph.D, said. junior Kyle McIntyre said. Mercyhurst’s commitment to renewable green energy. The board is composed of nine members, which include Previous approved proposals over the years have been the The fee was approved after 1,000 students signed a petition. four students, two faculty members, the director of the physi- purchase of a solar safety-emergency lighting system and It was approved by a 2-1 margin in a student referendum. cal plant, the executive assistant to the president and the sus- increasing the college’s wind offset purchase by 20 percent of The Student Green Energy program was created in 2007 tainability offi cer. The four students consist of a Mercyhurst the campus electricity consumption in 2008. and has been working with various projects to make the Student Government representative, a Green Team represen- “Ideas like a bike share program where students can rent campus more “green.” Since the approval of the fee, the tative and two students studying sustainability. bikes and a compost facility have been proposed,” McBride name has been changed to the Sustainability Fund in order to The two positions of sustainability students are new posi- said. expand the project and proposal list. tions, and proposal votes may still be taken without these posi- The funds also brought the Egan plastic to-go meal con- The name change will allow a broader option list of projects tions present, as long as the other two student positions are tainers to replace the disposable ones and the purchase of to make the campus more sustainable. The former name only there for the vote. carbon accounting software to aid maintenance of the Green- focused on renewable energy and energy conservation. The The Review Board meetings are open to everyone, and sug- house Gas Emission Inventory this fall.

Library upgrading to RefWorks 2.0 The Hammermill Library is upgrading the RefWorks system to the latest version Saturday, Oct. 29, and is holding training sessions for students, staff and faculty. The sessions will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. in L100. To sign up, go to library.mercyhurst.edu/RWregis- tration.html.

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Criminal trespass Egan Cafeteria Saturday, Oct. 8 College discipline Harassment 3829 Lewis Ave. Thursday, Oct. 13 College discipline Oct. 6-13, 2011 October 19, 2011 NEWS Page 3 College considers calendar changes the natural sciences seem to prefer up a little more than 20 percent of By Kelly Luoma the May term because they could do the student population, with fi ve Class schedule for short term Editor-in-chief local fi eld research when it is warm possible time slots. Under the 4-1-4 outside. Some students prefer the term system, they would have eight Five days a week Four days a week January term because they would time slots during which they could Discussion of calendar changes not want to have a six-week Christ- register classes. has recently become widespread mas break. 8:00-10:40 8:00-11:00 throughout the Mercyhurst College Proposal rumors campus. 10:50-1:30 11:00-2:10 Debate has been raging over the I understand that Federici dispelled the rumors 1:40-4:20 2:20-5:20 idea of changing to a 4-1-4 semes- “people have very that a proposal has been approved 6:00-8:40 6:00-9:00 ter system. Although this change is by the Faculty Senate and that it is being discussed among faculty and strong feelings about on the agenda for Saturday’s Board administration, students have been the calendar. We are of Trustees meeting. On the four day-a-week schedule, either Wednes- spreading the wrong idea that this As of now, a proposal for the 4- day or Friday would be the day without classes. calendar change has already been simply trying to fi nd 1-4 term calendar has not even been decided on. a way to put together created. The only thing Federici has Michael Federici, Ph.D., presi- put together is an idea of the 4-1- school in order to keep the cur- occur until the 2013-14 academic dent of the Faculty Senate, dis- a proposal that will 4 model showing how it works and rent trimester system and current year. class times. “In all likelihood, we are just cussed two calendar options at a be tolerable to most how it would be different from the Mercyhurst Student Government current trimester system. Federici Reinhard and Dickey submitted going to do next year what we (MSG) Senate meeting on Monday, people on campus. said the idea behind this is for stu- their academic calendar proposal are doing in the winter and spring Tuesday to Federici. term,” Federici said. “If we make a Oct. 10. Michael Federici, Ph.D. dents and faculty to begin discuss- The reason for discussing dif- ” Reinhard, an intelligence stud- signifi cant change, it would be for ing calendar changes. ferent calendar options is that the ies major, explained what he likes the following year.” During the longer terms, classes “How could we have put together Pennsylvania Department of Edu- about trimesters. Federici said he has not received would be shorter than they are now. a proposal in such a short period of cation discovered that Mercyhurst “I think for one it fi ts the major a lot of feedback from faculty yet Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes time?” Federici asked. is out of compliance with its con- really well,” he said. “I’m a double regarding the 4-1-4 plan, but he would be one hour and fi ve min- “I don’t feel ready to put a pro- tact hours. These calendar options minor and intel major, and on expects to hear more response at utes, and Tuesday, Thursday classes posal together,” he said. offer solutions to the class time semesters I wouldn’t be able to do the Faculty Forum on Monday. would last one hour and 35 min- He said before he puts a proposal issue. this,” he said. “I have asked the different aca- utes. together he would need to consult Federici said the college has no As a junior, Reinhard worries demic departments on campus to Classes during the short term different groups on campus, which choice but to come up with a solu- about students being able to gradu- discuss the feasibility of changing would be two hours and 40 minutes would include the president, the tion to this issue. Even so, “that ate on time if the term system the calendar,” he said. if taken fi ve days a week. Classes provost, athletics, student fi nan- doesn’t mean we have to change to changed. would be three hours each day if cial services, housing, security and a calendar different than the term Dickey explained his dissatisfac- Process to change calendar taken four days a week. maintenance. system,” he said. tion with the way the college is han- Under the 4-1-4 term calendar, “I understand that people have The options he discussed included dling the proposal. Federici discussed the process students would still need to take 10 very strong feelings about the calen- keeping class times the same as they He said that last time when involved in changing the calendar. classes each year. It is up to the stu- dar,” said Federici. “We are simply are now by adding extra hours of President Thomas Gamble, Ph.D., He said a proposal would have to dents how they choose to do this. trying to fi nd a way to put together homework for each class in addi- proposed changing the trimester be created and considered by the Some options include taking 5-1-4, a proposal that will be tolerable to tion to what is normally assigned. system, he marketed them as semes- faculty, students, administration 5-0-5 or 4-2-4. most people on campus.” The second option he mentioned ters. This plan was not adopted. and the Academic Affairs Commit- Federici discussed how this term was a 4-1-4 term calendar. Now, the same plan is being pro- tee of the Board of Trustees. system would affect fl at-rate billing. Student response Federici said there was no sup- posed as 4-1-4 semesters. Once these groups have their He said the two long terms would port for the fi rst option at the MSG Federici explained that Gamble say, the College Council could allow a maximum of 18 credits, In order to create the best pro- meeting. posal, Federici is asking students, proposed the 4-1-4 calendar in vote and debate on it. Even so, which is six classes. He is unsure 2007. The Academic Affairs Com- the administration could make its of how the short term would work, faculty and administration to email The 4-1-4 plan him ideas or to share ideas with mittee of the Board of Trustees decision without the vote of Col- but he thinks fl at-rate billing would agreed that the semester calendar lege Council because this idea went cover three credits, or one class. their MSG representative. The 4-1-4 term calendar has two “All students are represented on was the best option for Mercyhurst, through this process several years 13-week terms plus a week of fi nals MSG,” he said. “They can surely but at the time it was too premature ago. 1 Benefi ts of the plan to make the change. It was too soon Federici said it is ultimately up after each term and one 3 /2 week contact their representatives and term. because the core curriculum need to to administration to make the fi nal He mentioned one benefi t of the tell them what they think.” The short 31/ week term could be changed and the college needed decision on the calendar. 2 4-4-1 calendar is there will be fewer MSG president Meghan Hess take place at the beginning of the to institute fl at-rate billing, accord- “If we pass a proposal through class registration confl icts. urges students to share their school year, in January or in May. ing to Federici. the Senate, all we are doing is For this year’s winter and spring thoughts. If this calendar option is chosen, The college is now on fl at-rate making a recommendation to the term, there are only three time slots “It would be awesome if every the college would pick where the billing, and the revision of the core administration,” Federici said. for student-athletes to take classes single student could have a vote, so short term would occur. This term classes is almost done. He said that for the decision to on Monday, Wednesday and Fri- I encourage everyone to leave their would not be a college-wide require- Reinhard thinks it is still too soon be approved, the Board of Trustees days because they are not supposed personal opinion on the MSG web- ment, but it could be a requirement to make calendar changes. most likely does not need to vote on to take classes after 2 p.m. during site as soon as possible,” Hess said. for certain departments, Federici “We had this dropped on us a the decision. However, the board their season or practice season. On Juniors Joe Reinhard and said. week ago,” said Reinhard. “That will be informed and consulted. Tuesdays and Thursdays, they only Jeremy Dickey created a calendar He said that as of now there is no isn’t enough time for us, let alone “It may be wise to have them have two time slots they can sched- proposal that they presented to real consensus of where the term the departments.” approve it, even if you’re not ule during. MSG on Monday. This proposal should be. According to Federici, adjusts the start and end dates of Federici said it is very likely that required to have them approve it,” This leaves athletes, who make a major calendar change would not Federici said. Page 4 NEWS October 19, 2011 Students at forum respond to term changes

were present at the forum to listen By Alicia Cagle to students’ concerns. Staff writer Federici addressed questions that were raised in regards to the uproar about the academic calendar. More than 50 students attended One of the possibilities is a 4-1-4 the Mercyhurst Student Govern- academic schedule, which includes ment (MSG) Forum to discuss 1 two 13 week terms and one 3 /2 campus issues, particularly pos- week term. sible changes to the academic cal- He addressed the response about endar. the issue that has been expressed The MSG Forum took place predominantly on Facebook, Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Herrmann explaining that much of the infor- Student Union Great Room. mation is misguided and misin- MSG offered picture frames as formed. incentives, as well as fi ve VIP passes “When I heard of this issue, I given at random for The Buried was extremely angry over changing Life. Mocktails were also provided the trimesters,” junior Aldyn Stew- to support Alcohol Awareness art said. “After hearing some of the Week. opinions I am relieved and glad the Jill Barrile photo President of Faculty Senate faculty is taking our concerns seri- More than 50 students gathered at the MSG Forum to express concerns about and listen to the Michael Federici, Ph.D.; Assis- ously.” tant Vice President for Academic Freshman Leah Voit was also proposed calendar changes for the 2013-14 school year. Affairs Andrea Barnett; Vice Presi- pleased about what was discussed 1 dent of Faculty Senate Robert Von at the forum. benefi ts and I like the idea of a 3 /2 tion at the forum eased students’ Junior Andrew Miller said, “I’m Thaden, Ph.D.; and Vice President “There is no perfect solution, but week J-term,” she said. concern, some are still a bit skepti- very curious to see if there are of Student Life Gerry Tobin, Ph.D.; I feel like both options have their Even though the open conversa- cal. other proposals besides 4-1-4 or something else that looks like our trimester system.” “I think the J-term is good in theory,” sophomore Mark Ennis added, “but it leaves a lot of ques- tion about classes that have already been taken and planning ahead for major classes.” The MSG senators and offi cers in attendance were pleased with the outcome of the forum. “I feel like the forum is an awe- some opportunity for students to come voice their opinions,” senior senator Meghan Nye said. “We had a great turn out today. We had administration here who really care about how the students feel.” “This is the most students I’ve seen at an MSG forum in the past four years,” said MSG President Meghan Hess. “It says a lot about administration that they came out to hear students voice their opin- ions.” Hess also explained how she is impressed with the student response and attendance at the forum. At the end of the forum Fed- erici explained that he is proactively seeking answers to any student question that he does not know the answer to. He welcomes any suggestions or concerns students may have about the issue. Students can email Federici or Von Thaden with these suggestions and concerns. October 19, 2011 FEATURES Page 5 Paint the Campus Pink: Collegiate Activities build awareness of breast cancer There will be more events like this in the future. By Brady Greenawalt One example is a “Paint The Campus Purple” event Challenge Staff writer that is planned for the spring. All of these events are in preparation for Relay for Life in April. This year Relay for Life will be a 24-hour walk, and, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as always it will help raise funds and spread awareness creates the Mercyhurst Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer is of cancer. observing the occasion by trying to “paint the campus “I think it is extremely important for everyone to be pink.” aware of how much breast cancer affects people across Paint the Campus Pink is a weeklong event that will the world,” said Politano. “Most of us have the mind take place from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Oct. 28. set ‘it won’t happen to me,’ but the truth is if it doesn’t competition “Throughout the year we host different events, not to happen to you, it’s going to happen to your siblings or reside at Edinboro and Gannon make money but to leave an impression on people,” Co- parents.” By Alicia Cagle Universities. Chair of the Mercyhurst Chapter of Colleges Against If students are interested in getting involved in the Staff writer WQLN will be visiting Mercy- Cancer Jennie Politano said. “This year we wanted to cause they can email [email protected] or attend hurst on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 fi nd a way to involve the student body more, so since it an informational meeting on Oct. 27, at 8:15 p.m. in a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Herrmann Stu- is Breast Cancer Awareness Month we came up with the Hirt 207. Get ready to show your school dent Union Great Room. event Paint the Campus Pink from October 24-28.” spirit during WQLN Radio’s Col- During this time, faculty and legiate Challenge. The other Co-Chair of Colleges Against Cancer, Oct. 24 - Oct. 28 administration will be heard live Melora Whalen, said, “Trees will be decorated with rib- WQLN Radio is Erie’s local on radio. This includes Mercy- bons (and) pink signs (with) statistics. Essentially the Schedule of Events: public radio station, and on Oct. hurst President Thomas Gamble, goal is to cover Mercyhurst in pink.” Monday: Wear a pink bra 17 the station began its annual Ph.D., Robert Hoff, Ph.D., Michael As part of the effort to turn everything on campus Tuesday: Tie Dye 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Zurn Collegiate Challenge. WQLN will Fuhrman, Msgr David Rubino, pink, the group will be tie-dyeing shirts in Zurn Park Park visit local college campuses to raise Ph.D., Joanne McGurk, Ph.D., money for public radio. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Wednesday: Pink Bake Sale 11 a.m. - 3 Mary Ann Owoc, Ph.D. and junior As a way of capping off the week, students are Mercyhurst College students will Jeremy Dickey. encouraged to wear as much pink as possible on Friday, p.m. in Zurn be competing against Pitt Titus- Senior Courtney O’Brien and Oct. 28. Thursday: Relay for Life meeting at 8:15 ville, LECOM, Allegheny College, juniors Richard Molloy and Lind- “Committee members will have certain prizes for p.m. in Hirt 207 Edinboro University, Gannon Uni- sey Burke are helping organize the those who get really into the pink theme,” Politano Friday: Wear Pink Day. Relay for Life versity and Penn State Behrend in a event as a part of their internship in friendly competition. said. executive members will be handing out the marketing and communication The Paint the Campus Pink event is also a way to Donations will be made in the departments. raise money. prizes on campus to those who wear name of the school, and trophies Associate Director of Public A bake sale to raise funds for Mercyhurst’s Relay for pink to support breast cancer. will be awarded to the school with Relations Debbie Morton is super- Life will be held in the Herrmann Student Union on “Overall Money Raise” and “Most vising the student organizers. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Improved.” Currently the trophies “I think this is a great opportu- nity for Mercyhurst to showcase its school spirit and pride,” Molloy said. “It’s always good to beat Gannon or Behrend, no matter what the contest.” Participation is not limited to students. Faculty, staff, administra- tion and alumni are encouraged to participate as well. “Collegiate Challenge is a great way for public radio to fundraise and get students, faculty and the college community excited about public radio and keeping it alive,” Burke said. “If every student even donated a dollar, this would be a huge help,” Molloy added. “We’re not expecting large donations from students, but every little bit really does help.” The live broadcast will be aired on WQLN’s station 91.3 FM. Pledges can be made now or the day of the broadcast when students are manning the phone lines. To pledge in advance call 866- 5454 or visit wqln.org/main/radio/ collegiate%20challenge/. Page 6 FEATURES October 19, 2011 Rosewarne speaks DIY College style: Super-quick on gender equality breakfast with the consequences of various expectations that By Faye Clark society puts on women or that we, as a group, put on Staff writer ourselves. On her blog, A Grapefruit’s (many) Passions, senior Alaina Rydzewski writes “It was really interesting. I never thought of this about her foray into cooking, along with movie, book and music reviews. To check before,” said junior Erico Sanchez. “It was eye-open- out her blog, visit agrapefruitspassions.tumblr.com. Lauren Rosewarne, Ph.D., a professor at the Uni- ing.” versity of Melbourne in Australia, came to Mercyhurst Rosewarne said, “I think anyone interested in issues I saw this recipe in a Women’s Health magazine article that pro- College Oct. 11 to give a presentation titled, “Cheating of society and humanity needs to consider a scope of vided meals all day for a thin stomach. on the Sisterhood,” a feminist examination of the poli- different perspectives, but I think feminism really has to I didn’t choose to make this recipe because of that, though–for tics of infi delity. be at the forefront of this. Over 50 percent of the pop- some reason it looked appealing, even though at the time I thought I Her book “Cheating on the Sisterhood – Infi delity ulation are women, and while (other issues) are impor- and Feminism” argues that the phenomenon of “infi - tant, statistically women remain the largest ‘minority’ didn’t like avocados. I them now, and this is why I am glad I gave delity is an issue worthy of feminist attention.” population.” it a try. “The intention of all my writing is to encourage Rachel Brown, a senior who attended the meeting, Not only is it super easy to make, but it is also a delicious, well-bal- people to think about issues that they haven’t thought considers herself a feminist and found the topic very anced meal that keeps my hunger at bay. about before or to think about them in new ways,” interesting. Rosewarne said. “It really brought together for me some of the con- Ingredients you will need: half of an avocado, half of a grape- As an undergraduate, Rosewarne majored in political fl icts within the feminist movement and how that plays fruit, one piece of wheat bread and one egg. science and culture studies. out in individual decisions,” she said. “I didn’t begin calling myself a feminist until I started Before the presentation began, people were carrying university and felt that the word had some power to it. in chairs from other classrooms, or standing at the back Ever since, all my research has been in some way con- of the class. nected to issues of gender and sexuality.” “I was excited that so many people got involved in The Mercyhurst Equality of Women Club, which the conversation and showed up,” Brown said. seeks to engage students in discussions of gender When asked about her visit to Mercyhurst, Rose- equality, helped to promote the lecture on campus. warne said, “Students and faculty–both men and Rosewarne’s talk was more than just a discussion women–seemed incredibly keen to engage in a dia- of infi delity – it examined how women are sexualized logue about feminist issues. It was a really warm and in the media and the workforce. Also the talk dealt inviting environment for me to have visited.”

1. Put the bread in the toaster—this is the step that takes the lon- gest so I suggest starting it fi rst.

2. Make a sunny side-up egg.

3. While these are cooking, cut and take the pit out of the avocado, and then cut the grapefruit in half.

4. When the egg and toast are done, put the egg on top of the bread and place it on the plate with the avocado and grapefruit for a pleasing appearance.

The avocado substitutes for butter. Keep in mind that once you cut the avocado in half, it browns rather quickly. You should plan to eat the second half within two days because it will go bad after that.

Even if you don’t like all of the ingredients for this recipe, I still suggest you try it. The combination of these foods results in a surpris- ing taste, as I learned with the avocados. Alicia Cagle photo Mercyhurst Equality of Women Club adviser, Lena Surzhko-harned, vice president Caitlin DIY College Style will be a weekly column featuring two college students’ blogs Handerhan, Lauren Rosewarne, Ph.D., president Lauren Moss and treasurer Jeanette Long are on quick and easy tips about crafts and food. pictured above left to right after Rosewarne’s lecture last Tuesday. October 19, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 7 David Lanz Sedaris comes to the PAC tributes “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was By Emma Rishel another piano solo Lanz played. Staff writer It had sorrowful tones but was very beautiful, passionate and it was described as semi-classical/semi- Grammy nominated pianist baroque. David Lanz graced the stage of the Following this was “Penny Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Lane,” a much-loved melody by Center (PAC) last Friday evening The Beatles. It was youthful, joyous for a concert full of his own com- and reminiscent of childhood. positions as well as ones inspired by Aside from his talented playing, The Beatles. Lanz also related well to the audi- Lanz opened the evening with ence and shared many stories. It was some piano improvisation from his interesting to see the progression of fi rst album titled “Heartsounds.” Lanz’s array of tributes to different The tunes were very melancholic infl uences on his life and career as a and soulful as he played them in a musician as he explained the inspi- Pac.mercyhurst.edu photo heartfelt and expressive manner. ration for some of his pieces. David Sedaris, Grammy Award-nominated humorist, best-selling author and radio personality For several pieces fl utist Gary He explained that his rendition is coming to the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center (PAC) Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. He Stroutsos and cellist Gary Lanz of “I Am The Walrus” has been is the author of books such as “Barrel Fever” and “Holidays on Ice,” as well as his personal joined Lanz, and together they cre- described as chamber rock, which is essays regularly featured in The New Yorker. Since being discovered in 1992 when he read his ated a harmonious and intriguing a type of music that involves both “SantaLand Diaries” over a public radio station, his fame has exploded. Tickets can be pur- sound. classical as well as rock ‘n’ roll ele- The second piece, titled “Madre ments. It was more intense than his chased by calling the PAC box offi ce at 824-3000. De La Tierra” included both piano other works and included a dra- and cello. According to Lanz, the matic ending. piece was written on Earth Day Although he did not do exact and was written as dedication to the covers of The Beatles’ songs, Lanz planet. thinks that and Paul The Earth Day piece was more McCartney have strongly infl uenced emotional than the fi rst one and his composing style. evoked images of leaves swirling in He said when he is writing he the wind as well as autumn sunsets. feels as though he is collaborating The third piece was called “Liv- with them. erpool,” which was one of Lanz’s Later Lanz played a love song he tributes to The Beatles. wrote during the courtship of his After taking a trip to Liver- wife, which he called, “Leaves on pool, England, Lanz became more the Seine.” inspired to pay homage to them. It was very airy and imaginative He did not play exact covers of and transported listeners to a place The Beatles’ songs, rather he took right alongside the Seine, in Paris, attributes from them. France. It was interesting to hear the The two last songs were fi tting familiar melodies of The Beatles as conclusions to the performance. songs played on more classical The trio played Moody Blues’ instruments like the piano or the “Nights in White Satin,” a slower cello. melody. At one point in the program, The fi nal piece was “Sir George Stroutsos played a variety of Native (Liverpool Farewell),” which was American fl utes. Lanz’s ultimate homage to the His solo piece was a song he Beatles. composed for his Native American Lanz and his fellow musicians friend from the Navajo tribe. The received a standing ovation, as the piece was about the Navajo River, audience greatly enjoyed his music. which he explained gives so many His personable performing gifts to humans. style and familiar tunes created an The fl ute he played sounded like entertaining evening and a time to water drops and reminded listeners refl ect, pause and enjoy the more of the sound of the trickling river. artistic things in life. Page 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 19, 2011 Students, local actors to bring ATTWN integrates Dickens to life with ‘Oliver!’ styles to create ney from a miserable workhouse The diversity of the cast, how- By Katie Wagner to a band of thieving children, and ever, is not the only aspect of the Contributing writer fi nally to the doorstep of a man show that has been benefi cial to its eclectic sound who can potentially give Oliver members. the lead singer/songwriter, penned the loving home that he has always Some students have been given By Aaron Ullman “‘Oliver!’ is one of the most wanted. the unique opportunity to take a the song to describe the relationship beloved pieces of musical the- With emphasis on the person- leadership position with the pro- Staff writer he has with his father. The song is ater,” says Lynn Dula, post-bacca- alities that he meets along the way, duction. a fl exible one, though, and can be laureate student who plays Nancy relatable on many levels. “Oliver!” presents an interesting Senior social work major Nikki What do you get when you mix in the Mercyhurst College pro- perspective on the time period and Zeak is directing the show, and “Reinventing Robert Cohn,” duction. euro-dance, trance, punk and alter- “Action is the Anecdote,” “The setting. senior voice and arts administration native rock together? The correct “Lionel Bart was able to put “‘Oliver!’ was a good choice for student Alex Stacey is the produc- Atmosphere” and “The Alamo” Dickens’ timeless story to music answer is And Then There Were are also top-notch tracks spattered us because it showcases the unique tion manager. None (ATTWN)—and we’re not in a way that allows an audience to talents of Mercyhurst and allowed Both women are members of the throughout the album. become emotionally involved in the taking about the Agatha Christie’s The overall best song though, is us to get involved with the commu- Theater Advisory Board, which was novel. story,” she said. nity,” said Mat Anderson, a sopho- formed during spring of last year in “Thank the Watchmaker.” Com- Mercyhurst College’s produc- ATTWN started out as a metalc- bined with the mind-blowing beat, more music major who plays Fagin. an attempt to create a more stan- ore band almost 10 years ago, before tion is bound to bring this enduring “It has given us the opportunity dard and organized theater program more excellent lyrics are displayed. work to life. morphing its genre into an eclectic It is about having the resolve to to share the stage with actors rang- for Mercyhurst students to enjoy. hybrid of infl uences. Somehow Music department chair Louisa ing from beginners to seasoned per- “Oliver!” will be the debut per- carry on a long distance relation- Jonason is acting as producer of the this band from New Hampshire ship and the struggles that go with formers,” he said. formance of this new program. has seamlessly integrated unrelated show, and alumnus Andrew Fergu- There can be no doubt that this Performances will take place it. son will be conducting the musical’s styles into a crisp, fresh sound. “Your pictures are the paper production will feature a diverse in Taylor Little Theatre on Friday, Their sole album exhibiting this lively score. group of actors. Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. that lines my wall/ I’m waiting for Placed in the intimate setting of new genre, “Who Speaks for Planet the moment you come back” aptly Ranging in age from fi ve to 71, 22, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Earth?” is a fantastic endeavor from Taylor Little Theatre and with two the show includes 21 Mercyhurst Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. describes the sentiment of the song. casts of talented actors and singers, start to fi nish. And to cap it off, ATTWN pays students, 13 local children and a Tickets will be $15.50 for adults, The disc’s fi rst true song, (“Mur- audience members will feel like they handful of community members $12.50 for students and seniors, Richard Marx, performing have been transported to Dickens’ murs Of..” is a 30 second lead-in that an excellent cover of “Right Here and Mercyhurst alumni. $7.50 for President’s Card Holders, doesn’t count) “John Orr the Arson- 19th-century London. “The students are so nice, and it $5 for youth (12 and under) and Waiting.” Nothing is left wanting on “Oliver!” tells the story of a ist” sets the tone for what is to come: this album. has been great for me to be around $2.50 for Mercyhurst students. Music that wants to make you dance young orphan boy named Oliver people older than I am with the Proceeds from the ticket sales will It is doubtful that ATTWN will Twist who is searching for love and combined with brilliant lyrics. continue to make music, as Rhodes same interests. benefi t Mercyhurst’s new theater For instance, “The Hospital” is the comfort of a happy home in the “It has helped me to learn,” said program. Tickets can be purchased recently went on hiatus to pursue London underworld. an upbeat track with touching lyrics. a side project. However, “Who Frank Smrcka, a 13-year-old from at the performance or in advance by The song is about wanting to bring The story traces Oliver’s jour- Corry who plays the role of Oliver. calling the PAC at 824-3000. Speaks for Planet Earth?” is a back a loved one at all costs. stand-alone work of greatness with From the looks of it, Matt Rhodes, a unique mash-up style.

i <3 musica is a music blog written by Max Rivera. He reviews a song each day, with music including international genres, new and older songs and both famous and unpopular artists and bands. The word “musica” is Spanish, Italian and Portuguese for music. It derives from the Greek term “art of the Muses.” “Phantom Limb” - The Shins

The Shins are an American Rock group, popular in the early and mid 2000s. This song is from their latest album, “Wincing the Night Away” from 2007, and I like it so much. I’m a little bit obsessed with this song.

You might also like: “Machu Picchu” - The Strokes “The Reeling” - Passion Pit “Color On The Walls” - Foster The People Oct ober 19, 2011 OPINION September 3,Pag 2008e 9 The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst College, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Health center called into question and made an appointment for her. raiser and making plans to visit our students dying. Even random acts students are treated at the Cohen By Faye Clark Here is where the story derails friends over the weekend and attend of violence come to mind before Student Health Center is appall- Staff writer – instead of being given the anti- a wedding. A little sore throat wasn’t dying of strep – and you can, if you ing. Everyone, it seems, has a story biotics that kill the bacteria, she going to get in our way. get rheumatic fever from the strep- about the health center misdiag- was given allergy medication and Except it wasn’t a little sore tococcus bacteria. nosing this or that – your bug bite I have a cautionary tale for stu- told that the pustules I had seen throat. It became diffi cult for her This is why it is so important to might have been caused by diabetes, dents returning to school this that morning were nothing more to hold down even soup and hot have a functioning health center on and your stomach fl u is most defi - month with all your sniffl es and than scar tissue from when she had tea, and by Friday she was in the college campuses. nitely a sinus infection. coughs. Last year, my roommates gotten her tonsils removed. Most hospital. We unpacked our over- Students are not likely to look What kills me is that the rapid and I got sick. Two of us had sore importantly, she was not given a night bags and called the friends for help in a timely manner on their strep test used at the hospital costs throats right away, but we survived strep test. that we were visiting. own, if it isn’t readily available. less than $20. For less than $20, on the power of vitamin C and hot None of us were very happy with There would be no visiting our Most of us don’t have cars, or don’t my roommate would not have had soup. this diagnosis, but we decided to let friends and no wedding. We needed understand the bus system well a huge hospital bill, wouldn’t have When our third roommate took it stand. After all, we are not medi- to make sure that our roommate enough or simply don’t have health missed a week of classes and would ill, we fi gured it was the same thing, cal professionals, and we trusted was going to be alive by the end of insurance that works outside of our not have missed the wedding. only to fi nd out later that this was that the nurses and doctors at the the weekend. home states. Health centers can’t I understand that healthcare pro- not the case. One morning she Health Center knew what they were Call me overdramatic, but a lot treat everything, but they should be fessionals feel burdened by patients woke up with a sore throat and sure doing. of things in college can kill you. adequately supplied and staffed so that are often less than patient and enough, little white blobs were read- At any rate, we had more impor- Binge drinking, recreational drug that they can treat small things and who do not show their appreciation ily apparent in her throat. I called tant things to worry about. Between use, suicide and reckless driving are prevent bigger things from happen- as well as they probably could. But the Cohen Student Health Center, our usual work load of classes and a few of the things that fi rst come ing. patronizing your patients is no way labs, we were organizing a fund- to mind when you mention college But the fl ippancy with which the to earn their respect. LGBT bullying is shameful By Brian discrimination leveled against them show them that their sexuality is an by others. important aspect of their being that Lombardo According to The Trevor Project, makes them unique, not a freak. Staff writer a national suicide prevention orga- It is totally unacceptable to argue If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. nization for LGBT youth, teenagers that “bullying is a part of life that Thirteen years ago last week, on who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual all kids go through.” That implies Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Oct. 7, 1998, University of Wyo- or transgender are four times more that bullying, in any form, against Kelly Luoma Editor-in-Chief editormerciad ming student Matthew Shepard was likely to commit suicide than their any person, is accepted by society. Alaina Rydzewski News Editor newsmerciad brutally beaten by two men and left straight peers. It should not be and it cannot be. Liz Zurasky Features Editor featuremerciad tied to a fence to die, all because of What we, as a collective society, It is this harassment and prejudice, his orientation as a gay man. must show them is that there is and the hopelessness that there is Caitlin Handerhan Opinion Editor opinionmerciad This senseless and tragic act hope and that life gets better. There no way out, that has taken too many Spencer Hunt Sports Editor sportsmerciad brought national attention to hatred are numerous resources teenagers young lives from our midst. Alex Stacey A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad and bigotry against the lesbian, gay, can look to for help, including the While we have come a long way Chrissy Mihalic Copy Editor copymerciad bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Trevor Project and the “It Gets since that October night 13 years Kaitlin Badger Graphics photomerciad community, and starkly illuminated Better Project.” ago, we have such a long way to go. the critical need for equality for The latter was started by Dan By accepting the LGBT commu- Jill Barrile Photo Editor photomerciad every American. However, it would Savage, a gay columnist who made nity as equals and showing bullied Ethan Johns Web Editor ejohns89 be another 11 years before the fed- an Internet video with his hus- teens that their future is bright, you Max Rivera Ad Manager admerciad eral government would extend hate band. In the video, the two urged can actually save a life. By show- Bill Welch Adviser wwelch crimes legislation to include sexual young people to hold on just a little ing them compassion and shun- orientation, gender, gender identity longer because there are so many ning those narrow-minded groups and disability. good things to look forward to in who continue to spread hate, we The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst Today, the need for acceptance the future. It has become a viral can unite our nation and make our College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of of those who may be different than success, and scores of celebrities, communities a better place to live. us has never been greater. public fi gures and ordinary citizens We must not just tolerate each finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is In an attempt to foster this have made their own videos to show other’s differences, we must (814) 824-2376. acceptance, there has recently been bullied LGBT teens that there is no embrace them. One life taken is too a media focus on the huge amount shame in being themselves. many. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed of bullying in schools across the It is of the utmost importance Take a stand against bullying and country and especially acts directed that we do not turn our back on prejudice in all its nasty formsfor and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the towards LGBT teenagers. Over these teenagers who experience Billy Lucas, for Cody J. Barker, for letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters the past year alone, we have heard discrimination because they may Seth Walsh, for Jamey Rodemeyer terrible stories of young people be different from their peers. In a for Matthew Shepard-for all those are due Mondays. by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit committing suicide because of the culture where people are “straight born into a world that should have letters to box PH 485 or via e-mail at [email protected]. until proven otherwise,” we have to treated them better. Page 10 OPINION SeptemberOctober 3, 200819, 2011 The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst College, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Palestinian confl ict raises concern today. These “Peace Talks” aren’t going themselves. By Jaslyne Although they will not have “real” to do anything for either party, Although this may be true, the Halter power, they will be recognized as a when a predominant cause of fi ght- Palestinians still have a long way Staff writer semi-state; this all changes when ing is because of Jerusalem; both to go, and I feel as though they the U.N. Security Council meets parties desire power over the Holy (the Palestinians) have the right to Imagine yourself living in a home to discuss Palestine’s future as an City because of their religious ties express the optimism within their in the same country that your family actual state. to the city. own culture. The Mercyhurst Cen- has occupied for generations. Imag- The issue that rises out of this If Jerusalem is the biggest factor Conversely, the Jewish popula- ter for Applied Politics ine one day, being forced from your situation is that if just one of in Arab-Israeli dealings and if they tion makes up a large population completed its fi rst survey homeland and thrown into exile by the permanent seats vetoes their were to attempt to become their of modern day Israel, and so what other occupants of your homeland. request for statehood, then they can own sovereign entity, what is left to gives the Arab nation the right to of the year. The results never attempt to apply for state- fi ght about? take what is not rightfully theirs? of which have garnered This is exactly what happened to the Palestinian people who were hood again. Obviously there is always going That is the basis of the argu- state-wide attention. forced into exile in 1947 and are still Outside of the U.N. realm, to be confl ict, there are going to be ments that are being made around struggling as a group to try to get rumors of “Peace Talks” between issues remaining, but the big issue the world. Who rightfully deserves their homeland back. Israel and Palestine leaders are caus- of Jerusalem would be out of the to have control of Jerusalem— Currently, Palestinians are ing a lot of commotion in regards picture. There could be hope if, along with the West Bank and Gaza approaching the United Nations to their confl icting beliefs. of course, this plan would actually Strip in Israel? (U.N.) requesting statehood within Either way, the underlying con- work. I mean, if the Vatican can do Why can’t there be compromise? Israel. fl icts of the past still remain today, it, why couldn’t Jerusalem attempt Why can’t they take Jerusalem out The issue here lies within the to the same extent and in some it, and be successful? of the picture and let the nations U.N. process as a whole; if the Gen- instances, at a more forceful and I honestly feel as though 64 years fi ght out territories by themselves? eral Assembly accepts Palestine’s recognizable rate. Great. So the Pal- is far too long for this confl ict. The These are, of course, just my request for statehood, Palestine estinians have a place to live now, Arab-Israeli confl ict is still con- thoughts, but it could work, if we will be granted “observatory” state- but they have no say in anything tinuing today within the United lived in a perfectly peaceful world. hood, much like the Vatican holds dealing with their home? Nations as well within the groups

The football team lost to Edinboro over the week- end, making that the third Library unfi t for university status loss in a row for the Lakers. Seniors were especially the Eastern Communication Asso- online databases as well and found an advanced class. By Alicia ciation’s Annual Conference. nothing. The librarian then sug- My fi nal complaint, for now, is affected, as it was a loss Cagle This school year, we set our sights gested we could change our dates that even the “new” books are copy- during their last game at Staff writer high and wanted to improve on our so we collect articles prior to 2007. righted over 20 years ago. Don’t get Tullio fi eld. work. We decided to look at not Since we do this research com- me wrong, some of those books only those original three sources, petitively for a renowned organi- are wonderful staples for research, There is a problem at Mercyhurst but also Al Jazeera, The New York zation, I was taken aback when but up-to-date information and that has been bothering me for a Times and BBC over a year’s time. she told us to change the dates to research would be wonderful. while. This problem is our library’s However, none of us had a way to accommodate the limited resources Maybe I’m a nerd and have a lack of useful resources. Whether access The New York Times, so the library has to offer us. strange love for information, but I it is books, periodicals or software, we made a trip to the library to see My problems do not end there; am not the only one complaining the Hammermill Library is being what they could do for us. I am also in Intermediate Arabic II. about the lackluster resources our left behind as Mercyhurst is making After talking to a research librar- When checking out the Language library has to offer. I have heard its steps toward university status. ian, we found out that the library Lab on the third fl oor, I was disap- other students, as well as profes- Let me start at the beginning. only has microfi lm of The New pointed to fi nd that there were no sors, wishing there was more they Last year, two other students and York Times, dating before 2007. programs to help with Arabic. could get out of our library. I began a research project that Microfi lm would not be compat- Putting a few language post- As Mercyhurst becomes a uni- Rumors have been go- involved analyzing articles to fi nd ible for the software needed for the ers on the wall does not make it a versity, it is as important as ever ing around campus that the portrayal of Muslims in FOX program, not to mention we need Language Lab. Thanks for re-teach- to update our library and make it News, CNN and NPR. Our research articles from 2010-2011. ing me the alphabet, Language Lab something a university would be the Faculty Senate voted paper ended up being awarded at to do away with trimes- The employee looked at the posters, but that won’t help me in proud of. ters without student in- put. Considering this is not true, maybe next time students should do some e Should eReaders replace books? Merciad. fact checking before mak- ing a rumor go viral. By Larae Tymochko Mercyhurst.edu/Opinion Staff writer Onlin O e October 19, 2011 Sports Page 11 Men’s soccer prepares for postseason run days later could be chalked up to team has to come to us.” By Spencer Hunt fatigue or overlooking an opponent. Hopefully, this holds true and Sports editor Mercyhurst is the biggest win on the Lakers can fi nish off the season East Stroudsburg’s schedule, with with three straight victories. only four wins on the season. “If we play up to 100 percent, A team that is 2-3 in their last The Lakers bounced back with then I believe we can win,” White fi ve games might be upset about the two straight wins in conference play. said. losses and dwell on them with only Then, the Lakers lost to top-ranked The biggest game remaining on three games remaining. Others, Millersville. The team was playing the schedule is Lock Haven, who is look ahead and see the playoffs as its second game in as many days. tied with the Lakers in the PSAC. a new season altogether. “It’s unfortunate scheduling, but “The next game is the toughest The latter is the sign of experi- we played well enough to win that game to us,” White said. ence and a team that is extremely game,” Coach Dale White said. Meaning the team is focused on dangerous come playoff time. White and the Lakers are con- St. Thomas Aquinas, when they The men’s soccer team fi ts that fi dent going forward with three play on Oct. 19. description. The team currently sits games left and currently sitting The Lakers control their fate at 10-4 overall, despite losing three second in the Atlantic region. The with regards to the NCAA tourna- of the last fi ve. The recent stretch is top four teams in the region head ment. If they win their fi nal three a result of some tough-luck sched- on to the NCAA tournament. games, they should be in. But just uling and rough match-ups. “We know what we have to do. getting to the tournament is not The Lakers lost back-to-back We are in the hunt for the playoffs,” enough. games to California (Pa.) and East White said. “Last year we went in as the Stroudsburg. The Cal game was The Lakers only have three number one and got picked off in a hard-fought 2-1 setback against games left, and they are all on the the fi rst round,” White said. a ranked opponent, which is cur- Jill Barrile photo road. But this isn’t a concern for The Lakers are focused on rently second in the Pennsylvania The men’s soccer team has received signifi cant contributions White. fi nishing these last three games State Athletic Conference (PSAC) “Sometimes on the road it’s strong. For them, the real season from a few familiar faces, along with some new ones. Senior and fi rst in the Atlantic region. easier to play if you are focused and begins after they face Gannon on Billy Colton, left, leads the team with 10 goals, while fresh- The East Stroudsburg loss three man Fernando Martinez, right, is third with four goals. ready for it,” White said. “The other Oct. 29.

Women’s hockey Volleyball has sights set on playoffs players earn of opportunities,” Patton said. “It’s 25-9,” Patton said. “It was very weekly honors By Lindsey Burke mostly at the end of games where frustrating and a low point in our Following a weekend sweep Sports writer we are under performing.” season.” of Providence, two Lakers He noted junior Elyse Texido Juniors Gretta Freyermuth and earned College Hockey Amer- has been the best leader thus far Becky Smith have been leading the With postseason excitement just ica (CHA) weekly honors. because of her leadership on the attack at the net. Freyermuth has around the corner, the Mercyhurst Senior assistant captain court. Texido is consistently one 189 kills on the year while Smith College women’s volleyball team Bailey Bram was named CHA of the best servers and does a great has 181. intends to perform at their peak for player of the week following job of passing and digging. Texido Experience, mainly from the the remainder of the season. a four-goal weekend. Bram has 39 service aces and 433 digs this junior class, has led the team up Sitting at 12-12 overall, the netted a hat trick Friday and year. until now. Rebert believes that this Lakers are coming off a tough 3-1 posted the game-winning goal The biggest win of the season experience has made them play loss to Gannon. Standing at 5-8 in Saturday. came over Slippery Rock. together. the conference, big games remain Goaltender Hillary Patten- “It was defi nitely our biggest win “We have had a lot of playing against Slippery Rock, Clarion, den was named CHA goal- because they were undefeated until time together, and it has allowed us Edinboro and a re-match against tender of the week. Pattenden we played them,” junior setter Kiera to get used to each other’s playing Gannon. shut out Providence in both Rebert said. styles on the fl oor,” Rebert said. Coach Ryan Patton believes the games. “Our toughest loss was to Clar- Heading into the postseason, the team has a few key areas to work The Lakers outscored ion. We lost quick in three, and we key will be to play like a team from on. Providence 8-0 over the two couldn’t re-group fast enough,” she start to fi nish and to constantly Jill Barrile photo “We need to hit better and put games, improving their record said. better the ball even when it isn’t a the ball away even when the fi rst Kiera Rebert is one of eight to 4-2 overall. Patton noted the toughest loss perfect fi rst pass. pass isn’t perfect,” Patton said. juniors who make up the core The team has the week off of the year, in his mind, was to The Lakers have three home Finishing games has been an on- of the volleyball team. With before traveling to St. Louis to Millersville. games left, Oct. 25 vs. Ursaline going problem for the team. only two seniors, the group face off against Lindenwood “The team was very beatable, Nov. 4 vs. Edinboro and Nov. 5 vs. “We show good capabilities from has had to step up for the University. and we couldn’t fi nish out the Gannon. Both games will begin at time to time, but we also waste a lot team to be successful. game after winning the fi rst set 7:05 p.m. Page 12 Sports October 19, 2011 Vendemia takes over as starting quarterback Throughout his three games, Rearick said. “I just want to stay By Spencer Hunt Vendemia has been sacked 15 times. as involved as I can and help him Sports editor In contrast, Rearick was only sacked out.” three times in fi ve games. Rearick hopes to take back his “That’s the hardest part of the old job of signaling in the plays Among the ways a college foot- growing pains,” Vendemia said. from the sidelines in order to con- ball player can reach a starting role “Most of them I just need to get rid tinue to help Vendemia. Rearick is to redshirt and learn for a year of the ball.” said Vendemia has the potential to before gradually earning playing Despite the sacks, Vendemia be better. time. is doing his best Travis Rearick “He is more patient than I was Anthony Vendemia had a differ- impression in his two starts. He has and has a big arm. He has made ent route to the spotlight. racked up 581 yards passing and six plays already that most quarterbacks The redshirt sophomore who touchdowns on the season. Despite can’t make,” Rearick said. was supposed to learn from fi fth the recent losses, he has given the As for the sacks, Rearick said, year senior quarterback Travis Rear- Lakers a chance to win each week. “It’s experience and something he ick for another season before taking Vendemia’s play is thanks in part will learn.” over. to the continued guidance from Vendemia has not had as much Those plans fell apart when Rearick. success as Rearick did, who reeled Rearick suffered a serious knee Jill Barrile photo “He has helped out tremendously, off seven straight victories and a injury against Gannon. Vendemia Sophomore Anthony Vendemia, right, has played well since not just on the fi eld,” Vendemia Pennsylvania State Athletic Con- was forced to take over the offense, said. “The main thing he has helped ference (PSAC) West title once he at Homecoming no less. taking over for injured senior Travis Rearick. Vendemia has me with is how to study fi lm.” took over. Rearick’s injury brought back thrown for 581 yards and six touchdowns this season. Rearick’s presence has helped With the fi nal four games on the memories of the 2010 season when keep Vendemia loose, and Rearick road, Vendemia will have his hands Rearick took over the offense. He “The fi rst play, coach made it Vendemia fi nished the game 8- intends to be there for his team- full. The next two games are against stepped in for then starter Garrett very easy for me, telling me exactly 14 for 77 yards and a touchdown, mate the rest of the season. California (Pa.) and Slippery Rock. Kensy who left the Gannon game where the ball was going,” Ven- but the Lakers lost the game 30-27. “He is doing great, and I’m They are the top two teams in the with an ankle injury. demia said of the Oct 1 game. “It Vendemia was sacked fi ve times in helped calm me down.” the game. very proud of how he has played,” PSAC west.