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Students such as Mercyhurst College senior Nicole Gambone juggle work and school, and simply pray to see Friday come along. >> PAGE 9 PAGE 2 NEWS Oct. 3, 2007 ’Hurst issues health notice Cook-off for charity Donovan, a Mercyhurst Police By Joshua Wilwohl By Casey Greene and Safety investigator, is ready Editor-in-chief News editor for next week’s competition. “I’m the defending champion. A female Mercyhurst College Raising money for a good cause Everyone is trying to knock me student is being treated in her has never been so delicious. off,” joked Donovan. hometown hospital for a sus- The Mercyhurst College com- Donavan entered a traditional pected case of meningococcal munity will be kicking-off the chili recipe in last year’s cook- meningitis. “Autumn, Eat-it-to-the-Bottom off but plans to enter both the A public health notice released Chili Cook-Off ” to raise money traditional and hot categories by the college on Sept. 28 stated and fi ll bellies. this year. the female was in “serious con- Scoot Williams photo On Oct. 10 students and fac- “Everyone said they really liked dition.” Meningitis can be transmitted by close, intimate contact ulty are invited to taste chili my chili last year but would like Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- with an infected individual, not by casual contact, such as recipes cooked by members of to try a hot version of it,” said ident of Student Life Dr. Gerry studying in the library. the Mercyhurst community and Donovan. Tobin said Monday the student’s “College freshmen living in vote for their favorite. “That’s why I’m entering both Symptoms of meningitis condition had not changed. dorms are at a higher risk (of Anyone wanting to take part in categories this year,” continued Neither the college nor the • high fever the illness) because of the close judging will be charged 25 cents Donovan. “I’ve got to please Erie County Department of quarters,” he said. per sample. Students or faculty my fans.” • headache Health would release the stu- Mercyhurst College Cohen who donate canned goods will While some may be interested dent’s name, age or school year • stiff neck Health Center Nurse Director be given three free sample tickets to know what the secret to due to privacy laws. • nausea Christine Dimperio said the for every one can. Donovan’s chili is, he is not will- Tobin said the student lives school is following guidelines set The cook-off is being spon- ing to spill the beans. • vomiting off campus and the symptoms forth by the health department. sored by the Human Resources “All I can tell you is it’s all in the of the illness were fi rst noticed • discomfort Dimperio said the health department and Campus Minis- sauce,” said Donovan. on Sept. 26, and she was hospital- looking into department issued the college a try with all proceeds going to the Donovan assures that he is ized Sept. 27. He said the college list of 10 to 11 names of students Erie City Mission. ready to defend his title. bright lights did not hear about the incident who were in contact with the Betsy Frank of the Human “Bring ‘em on,” said Dono- until Sept. 28. • confusion infected student. Resources department helped van. Erie County Department of • sleepiness She said each student on the organize the event and is excited While Donovan admits he is Health Communicable Disease list was prescribed one dose of for this year’s competition. ready to fi ght for his title, he said Nursing Supervisor Cynthia also lists other symptoms such Cipro, an antibiotic used to treat “It was a really great success that he was really competing for Miller said meningitis is the as nausea, vomiting, discomfort bacterial infections. last year,” explained Frank. “We the cause. infl ammation of the brain and looking into bright lights, confu- Miller said the mass dosing of had a great turn out and we even “I think this is a great way cerebral spinal area caused by sion and sleepiness. college campuses is not appro- ran out of chili for sampling.” to get people to come out and particular viruses and bacteria. Tobin said students who had priate. According to Frank, com- donate,” explained Donovan. Miller said the two main bacte- close contact with the infected “We conduct a contact inves- petitors enter in the categories “I’ll do anything to help out.” ria are Neisseria meningitidis and student were contacted directly tigation and get the dates of of Best Hot and Spicy, Best Veg- Frank encourages everyone to Haemophilus infl uenzae. by the college’s division of stu- potential contact (of the disease) etarian, Most Unique Ingredient, come out the Hermann Student Centers for Disease Control dent life. in our area by working with the Best Traditional and Overall Union on Oct. 10 from 11:30 and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga., Miller said the incubation school, friends and family (of the “Best Chili on the Hill.” a.m. to 1:30 p.m. spokesperson Curtis Allen said period for the disease is between infected person),” she said. This year 10 chili cookers have “This event is a nice way to get the disease can be very severe two and 10 days. “If 10 days after Pennsylvania law requires all entered the cook-off, although canned goods, raise money for a and cause death or brain loss. contact you’re not sick, you prob- fi rst-year students living on col- more are expected to join. good cause and bring everyone Allen said the illness has a ably won’t get sick,” she said. lege campuses to get a meningitis Of the 10 competitors cur- together,” said Frank. death rate of 10 to 14 percent. Miller could not pinpoint vaccine or sign a waiver inform- rently entered, last year’s winner For more information or to Miller said the illness is con- an exact reason why college ing them about the vaccine. Dennis Donovan will return to enter the competition contact tracted through close contact campuses are hot spots for Dimperio said the health defend his title of, “Best Chili Betsy Frank at bfrank@mercy- with the infected person such as meningitis. center is open for any student on the Hill.” hurst.edu. sharing food, drinks or utensils. “It could be that this is the concerns. “It’s transported by respiratory age group prone to get it,” she “We’re here for calls from droplets,” she said. said. “It also could be people are students and families who have The Centers for Disease Con- moving from home to (campuses concerns,” she said. “If any Crime Watch trol and Prevention Web site where) large groups of germs student is feeling ill in any shape According to Mercyhurst College Police and Safety, four black lists the common symptoms of they don’t know are.” or form, they are to call us so we males attempted to mug two students outside of Quizno’s on meningitis as high fever, head- Allen said college freshmen are don’t have students running to East 38th St. in mid-September. Erie police apprehended the ache and stiff neck. The CDC most susceptible to the disease. the ER for a sinus infection.” four males but not charges were fi led. PAGE 2 NEWS Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 NEWS PAGE 3 ’Hurst issues health notice Cook-off for charity Mercyhurst mandates Donovan, a Mercyhurst Police By Joshua Wilwohl By Casey Greene and Safety investigator, is ready Editor-in-chief News editor for next week’s competition. password changes “I’m the defending champion. A female Mercyhurst College Raising money for a good cause Everyone is trying to knock me with Temple. password changes. student is being treated in her has never been so delicious. off,” joked Donovan. By Ashley Pastor “I think it makes it hard to Other changes have also been Contributing writer hometown hospital for a sus- The Mercyhurst College com- Donavan entered a traditional remember your password,” Reese made. More than four invalid pected case of meningococcal munity will be kicking-off the chili recipe in last year’s cook- said. “The steps make it very logon attempts will lock an meningitis. “Autumn, Eat-it-to-the-Bottom off but plans to enter both the Mercyhurst College has man- inconvenient for the students.” account for 30 minutes and a A public health notice released Chili Cook-Off ” to raise money traditional and hot categories Scoot Williams photo dated a password change even WebAdvisor has always student can only change their by the college on Sept. 28 stated and fi ll bellies. this year. The increase in coffee prices at the Coffee Bar in the if students are not very happy required a regular password password once a day. the female was in “serious con- Scoot Williams photo On Oct. 10 students and fac- “Everyone said they really liked campus bookstore has not affected business. about it. change. The sensitivity of the The mandated password dition.” Meningitis can be transmitted by close, intimate contact ulty are invited to taste chili my chili last year but would like Just as everyone is required to data such as fi nancial informa- changes begin the second week Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- with an infected individual, not by casual contact, such as recipes cooked by members of to try a hot version of it,” said Students OK with register their computers to use tion and grades has never been of October and will repeat every ident of Student Life Dr. Gerry studying in the library. the Mercyhurst community and Donovan. the network, changing passwords questioned. 180 days. Tobin said Monday the student’s “College freshmen living in vote for their favorite. “That’s why I’m entering both is another means by which to E-mail on the other hand is Failure of students to change Symptoms of meningitis condition had not changed. dorms are at a higher risk (of Anyone wanting to take part in categories this year,” continued Coffee Bar price jump help ensure the security of the seldom considered sensitive. passwords before the date speci- Neither the college nor the • high fever the illness) because of the close judging will be charged 25 cents Donovan. “I’ve got to please reasonable for the students. entire network. What students may not realize fi ed will result in the account Erie County Department of quarters,” he said. per sample. Students or faculty my fans.” By Abigail Grasinger Junior Ben Deets, a Café Diem Because of this, a mandated is that student e-mail accounts locking once the password age • headache Contributing writer Health would release the stu- Mercyhurst College Cohen who donate canned goods will While some may be interested student manger, assured that password change, also called the are also an individual’s network reaches 180 days. dent’s name, age or school year • stiff neck Health Center Nurse Director be given three free sample tickets to know what the secret to students are being kept in mind “complexity requirement,” is access account. Students should have recently due to privacy laws. • nausea Christine Dimperio said the for every one can. Donovan’s chili is, he is not will- Mercyhurst College students when considering prices. being put into effect. This allows anyone with a received an e-mail with general Tobin said the student lives school is following guidelines set The cook-off is being spon- ing to spill the beans. are trying to brew up some more “We always try to keep our Passwords are the primary student’s e-mail password access information on the password • vomiting off campus and the symptoms forth by the health department. sored by the Human Resources “All I can tell you is it’s all in the dough in order to pay for their prices low for the students,” method for users to access data to various sensitive information change several weeks ago. of the illness were fi rst noticed • discomfort Dimperio said the health department and Campus Minis- sauce,” said Donovan. caffeine fi x. said Deets. and ensure security on the Mer- including shared fi les, fi nancial The e-mail included a schedule on Sept. 26, and she was hospital- looking into department issued the college a try with all proceeds going to the Donovan assures that he is The Coffee Bar and Café Diem Junior Jaimie Turner said the cyhurst network. information and other personal of times during which students ized Sept. 27. He said the college list of 10 to 11 names of students Erie City Mission. ready to defend his title. have raised their coffee prices. rise in prices is not going to Mercyhurst System Adminis- material. are suppose to make changes. bright lights did not hear about the incident who were in contact with the Betsy Frank of the Human “Bring ‘em on,” said Dono- Rising prices for on-campus stop her from buying coffee on trator Lorraine Frownfelter said, “The complexity requirement On Oct. 8 students with last until Sept. 28. • confusion infected student. Resources department helped van. coffee is due to Starbucks’ 9 campus. “Default passwords are meant is the one way for us to make sure names beginning with the let- Erie County Department of • sleepiness She said each student on the organize the event and is excited While Donovan admits he is cents increase in prices in the “The price increase isn’t to only for the initial login and to that the password you choose is ters A-F will need to make the Health Communicable Disease list was prescribed one dose of for this year’s competition. ready to fi ght for his title, he said last year. such a great extent that I wouldn’t keep it simple. They were never safer from hackers,” Frownfelter changes. Nursing Supervisor Cynthia also lists other symptoms such Cipro, an antibiotic used to treat “It was a really great success that he was really competing for This is the second rise in prices continue to buy coffee there,” meant to be used for four years said. Students with G-L last names Miller said meningitis is the as nausea, vomiting, discomfort bacterial infections. last year,” explained Frank. “We the cause. Starbucks has made this year. said Turner. or longer.” When changing a password, should make the changes on Oct. infl ammation of the brain and looking into bright lights, confu- Miller said the mass dosing of had a great turn out and we even “I think this is a great way They contribute the raise to Coffee comes in different sizes Currently there are three sepa- there are clearly defi ned require- 9, by Oct. 10, M-Q last names cerebral spinal area caused by sion and sleepiness. college campuses is not appro- ran out of chili for sampling.” to get people to come out and the energy and dairy price in- giving reason to the different rate accounts and passwords for ments to which each student will should have completed changes particular viruses and bacteria. Tobin said students who had priate. According to Frank, com- donate,” explained Donovan. creases. prices between the two on-cam- each student, faculty and admin- have to adhere. and on Oct. 11, R-Z last names Miller said the two main bacte- close contact with the infected “We conduct a contact inves- petitors enter in the categories “I’ll do anything to help out.” Because of these increases, all pus shops. istrator: An WebMail password, A student’s new password must change passwords. ria are Neisseria meningitidis and student were contacted directly tigation and get the dates of of Best Hot and Spicy, Best Veg- Frank encourages everyone to coffee shops have had to raise In a comparison of prices a WebAdvisor password and a must include three out of four If students run into any com- Haemophilus infl uenzae. by the college’s division of stu- potential contact (of the disease) etarian, Most Unique Ingredient, come out the Hermann Student prices, including the Coffee Bar between the Café Diem and the Blackboard password. elements: an upper case char- plication, resources will be avail- Centers for Disease Control dent life. in our area by working with the Best Traditional and Overall Union on Oct. 10 from 11:30 at the bookstore and Café Diem Coffee Bar vary, depending on Junior Mike Temple finds acter, a lower case character, a able to help. and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga., Miller said the incubation school, friends and family (of the “Best Chili on the Hill.” a.m. to 1:30 p.m. located in the library. what you purchase. having to change all the pass- numbers or a symbol. “Everyone has the ability to spokesperson Curtis Allen said period for the disease is between infected person),” she said. This year 10 chili cookers have “This event is a nice way to get The Coffee Bar and Café At Café Diem the prices are words ridiculous. Passwords also must be at least change their own password, and the disease can be very severe two and 10 days. “If 10 days after Pennsylvania law requires all entered the cook-off, although canned goods, raise money for a Diem carry the Starbucks brand lower for cappuccinos and café “My bank doesn’t even require eight characters in length and we have supplied multiple meth- and cause death or brain loss. contact you’re not sick, you prob- fi rst-year students living on col- more are expected to join. good cause and bring everyone of coffee, which explains the mochas, but with espressos and me to change my information cannot contain any part of your ods to do the change,” Frownfel- Allen said the illness has a ably won’t get sick,” she said. lege campuses to get a meningitis Of the 10 competitors cur- together,” said Frank. 5 cents price increase that oc- specialty coffees, the bookstore that much, and that information username. ter said. “Anyone having issues death rate of 10 to 14 percent. Miller could not pinpoint vaccine or sign a waiver inform- rently entered, last year’s winner For more information or to curred at the beginning of this has them beat. is more important,” Temple Students w ill n ot be with changing their password Miller said the illness is con- an exact reason why college ing them about the vaccine. Dennis Donovan will return to enter the competition contact school year. The two shops do not antici- said. permitted to reuse the same can contact the help desk or the tracted through close contact campuses are hot spots for Dimperio said the health defend his title of, “Best Chili Betsy Frank at bfrank@mercy- “We have to compensate so we pate another price increase. Junior Meghan Reese agreed password for four consecutive ResTech in their area.” with the infected person such as meningitis. center is open for any student on the Hill.” hurst.edu. don’t lose money,” said Coffee “We are still cheaper than Star- sharing food, drinks or utensils. “It could be that this is the concerns. Bar Manager Kathleen Crane. bucks,” said Coffee Bar student “It’s transported by respiratory age group prone to get it,” she “We’re here for calls from Before the beginning of the manager Kyle Scully. Police and Safety Log droplets,” she said. said. “It also could be people are students and families who have 2007 fall term commenced, the Neither shop has noticed a The Centers for Disease Con- moving from home to (campuses concerns,” she said. “If any Crime Watch prices were all adjusted for the decrease in sales because of the According to Mercyhurst College Police and Safety, four black Criminal Mischief Harrassment Disorderly Conduct trol and Prevention Web site where) large groups of germs student is feeling ill in any shape increase. There have been no increase in prices and are not Parking Lot #21 Parking Lot #8 3924 Lewis Ave. lists the common symptoms of males attempted to mug two students outside of Quizno’s on increases since the initial rise. they don’t know are.” or form, they are to call us so we worried. Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 meningitis as high fever, head- Allen said college freshmen are don’t have students running to East 38th St. in mid-September. Erie police apprehended the Both on-campus coffee shops “People still need their caf- ache and stiff neck. The CDC most susceptible to the disease. the ER for a sinus infection.” four males but not charges were fi led. are trying to keep their prices feine,” said Scully. Pending Investigation Case closed Case closed PAGE 4 NEWS Oct. 3, 2007 Sept. 11 survivor tells story laker briefs Sept. 11 he decided that in order posite way. By Elizabeth Maier to survive in the business world One fi refi ghter in particular Contributing writer Soul-Full Living of NYC he would need to learn sticks out in Hingson’s mind who Noted author Thomas Moore will visit Mercyhurst College to navigate around the WTC, the he passed on the 30th fl oor. The on Tuesday, Oct. 9, to share his insights on “Living a Soul-full Destruction, devastation and streets of NYC and the subway fi refi ghter offered to send help Life in a Soul-full World” at a free, public lecture at 8 p.m. in death are some adjectives Ameri- system. for Hingson. the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. cans use to describe the tragedies “I would test myself by getting “I told him that we were fi ne of Sept. 11. purposefully lost in the WTC and I didn’t need assistance,” However despite the horrifi c Towers,” said Hingson. “Even- recalled Hingson. “The fi reman Friends of the College Art Show events of the day, valuable les- tually, I learned shortcuts that pet Roselle and she gave him The Second Annual Friends of the College Art Show is sons were also learned. many of my co-workers didn’t some kisses before he continued on display in Old Main daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through The strength of teamwork and even know existed.” up the stairs. That was probably Nov. 16. unity was shown as fi refi ghters, Hingson is grateful he made the last unconditional love that - lakernet.mercyhurst.edu police offi cers and average citi- the decision to learn his way man was ever given. Out of ev- zens joined together around the around the WTC, as it was a erything that happened that day, nation to deal with a crisis. major factor in his survival of that memory will always stick No one can better testify to the the Sept. 11 attacks. with me.” The Merciad has an power of teamwork than Sept. 11 “I even studied the emergency Hingson and the others exited survivor, Michael Hingson. protocol evacuation and fire the WTC without a problem but Hingson spoke to Mercyhurst drills because I knew that if I encountered difficulty as they immediate opening for College on Thursday, Sept. 27, wanted to live independently I headed toward the parking lot about his experience escaping the would have to know all those by Tower Two. NEWS EDITOR New York City disaster. things,” he said. “On Sept. 11 “I heard a small rumble then Unlike most survivors Hing- all that teamwork, decision mak- a deafening roar. A police man son was born blind, which makes ing and independently knowing yelled at us to get out. I immedi- his story even more compelling. everything about the WTC came ately knew the building was going All interested Through teamwork he and his into play.” to fall so I turned Roselle 180 guide dog, Roselle, were able to Hingson, his co-worker and degrees around and we ran for safely escape from the 78th fl oor Roselle were on the 78th fl oor of our lives,” Hingson said. candidates should of Tower One of the World the North Tower meeting with Michael’s knowledge of the Trade Center while leading oth- a few guests on the morning of area surrounding the towers contact Joshua Wilwohl ers to safety. Sept. 11. enabled him to outrun the col- “In order for a blind person to Around 8:45 a.m. Hingson felt lapsing building. He gave Roselle at editormerciad@ live independently, it is necessary the building shake and heard a commands where to go and to- for the person to form a team “muffl ed explosion,” Hingson gether they found refuge. mercyhurst.edu with a guide dog,” Hingson said. explained. He and the others After listening to Hingson’s “It was my job to tell Roselle originally thought it was an lectures, Freshmen Erica Beidler where to go and it was her job earthquake. said, “My perspective of people to take me there safely.” What Hingson was not aware who are blind has changed. I give MAJOR FAIR Sophomore Litza Coello said, of at the time was that American them a lot of credit for what they “I found it ironic that among Airlines Flight 11 had hit Tower have to go through.” Join us at the annual Major Fair ourselves teamwork is so hard One between the 93rd and 99th Sophomore Libny Tovar said, Wednesday, October 10 from to do and yet he was easily able fl oor. “I realized that all too often girls 8:00PM – 9:00PM. to form a strong connection with Hingson explained that he worry about how they are too his dog.” quickly went to his office to fat or ugly, when really we are Open to all students who are Undeclared and Coello along with many other get Roselle before the situation blessed with many abilities we to any student wishing to explore changing students attended Hingson’s turned more dire. take for granted.” their major or declaring a minor. speech, where he shared his “Suddenly the fl oor dropped Hingson wanted students to Most departments will be participating at the remarkable experience. six to seven feet. [My co-worker] understand that being responible fair, and representatives will be available to Hingson, the executive sales reacted saying he could see fi re for your choices and their conse- manager of Quantum Corpora- and paper fl ying everywhere,” quences is important. answer questions about the major, its tion Specialized Disaster Recov- Hingson said. “From listening to my speech, requirements, job and graduate opportunities ery Computer Backup, was doing Hingson, Roselle the others I hope to show why taking as and placement rates of graduates. business in WTC Tower One on traveled safely down 78 fl ights much control of our own lives Food and soft drinks will be available to all Sept. 11. of stairs. On the way down, they as possible is a good thing,” said in attendance. Hingson explained that before passed fi refi ghters going the op- Hingson. Oct. 3, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 5 Cafeteria Hotline caters to students

cafeteria is not serving, I call By Kelly Logan the hotline,” said Rottenborn. Staff writer Many students have come to realize that the hotline is only At 11:30 am on a typical updated every once and a while weekday at Mercyhurst College, and is inconsistent. many students are beginning to Some students are not even think about what they would aware that there is a hotline or like to do for lunch. how to use it. The choices are simple: either Freshman Matthew Maselko Contributed Photo wait until board equivalency was one of those students who Mercyhurst students gather for Amnesty International meeting. begins at noon at the Laker, or was unaware of the hotline’s head to Egan Cafeteria and get existence. immediate gratifi cation. “I would love knowing what This decision can be challeng- is being served at the cafeteria,” Amnesty Internationl seeks ing if the menu options at the Maselko said. “The suspense cafeteria for that particular day of not knowing what is going in to promote world peace are unknown. my stomach is unbearable.” However, there is one thing Tyrone Moore, associate sophomore Rachel Porter, who change,” she said. “Some of the that makes this decision a little vice president of admissions, By Carla Hart will continue the tradition of most valuable things you learn Staff writer easier on students: the Cafeteria oversees the dining services awareness and activism. are through other people.” Hotline. department, which is in charge Campus minister Amanda Ellen Koenig explained how The Cafeteria Hotline is a of updating the hotline. We’re all human, right? Why Zechman serves as advisor for an active group effort works. very benefi cial tool for students Moore was unaware that the not get involved in human Amnesty International, taking After writing letters for an to call and check what is on the hotline has not been updated rights? over for Sister Geri Rosinski. urgent action case, the Malay- menu each day. and met with dining services. Be an activist for change and “Our program will educate sian government freed a pris- The only trouble is, students He guaranteed that the hot- prepare to be vocal. Amnesty the community on current oner of conscience. who have called over the last line updates would be effective International is a non-partisan social justice issues. Two of the “People seem to get stuck in several months have heard immediately. organization funded by dona- major strengths of the group this Mercyhurst bubble, not announcements for the menu “If we are going to have a tions from its members and include energy and a passion to thinking activism works, but it of April 18, 2007. hotline, it should be updated supporters around the world. serve others,” Zechman said. does work,” Koenig said.. This information is not useful on a day-to-day basis,” Moore AI tackles serious issues Rosinski, last year’s faculty However, your voice needs to to someone inquiring about a said. such as genocide, torture and advisor, credits the group for be heard to count. lunch or dinner menu in Sep- Moore also noted that the the release of prisoners of collaboration and open com- “Justice is on an individual tember. department has been working conscience, men, women and munication. level. Continued commitment William Rottenborn, a senior on their website to regularly children imprisoned because “They were able to do joint from everyone is needed,” accounting major, has pur- post menu items online. of their beliefs, ethnic origins, projects with other groups Evanoff said. chased a meal plan since his Both the website and the sex, race, or language, provided that had peace, justice and Waylings encouraged over 30 freshman year. hotline will be modernized and that they have neither used or world issues congruent to AI, students, the majority fresh- “If I want to know what the running effi ciently soon. advocated violence. such as their efforts with the men, to maintain solidarity Not motivated? How about a Social Work Club for their throughout the year. bear hug? Mercyhurst College Darfur Fund Raiser project “We could change the world Homecoming winners: seniors and AI members, Sean last spring,” Rosinski explained. if every meeting was like this, Court: Waylings and Jason Nowacin- “They are also open to all new he said.” Ben Van Balen King: ski will soon be wearing their members and immediately AI Campaigns, such as Make Kyle Scully orange and blue Grateful Dead include them in their very egali- Some Noise and Instant Karma, John Wayner Keith Nemeth bear costumes, promoting this tarian leadership. They work are taking justice to an imperial Mary Wallenhorst year’s events, which include hard and everyone seems to level through the universal lan- Kelly Cofrancisco Queen: AmnesTEA, Banned Books enjoy each other.” guage of music. Stephanie Alward Marissa Starin Week and Jamnesty, a concert Evanoff agreed. Artists around the world Michelle LaSlavic benefi t with food and sound. “We’re a human rights group. are singing the lyrics of John Stacey Minchin Senior and AI president Patty We have to be able to harmo- Lennon to stop human rights Evanoff will pass the role to nize within our group to initiate abuses. PAGE 6 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007 I Food Fix With Meg ERI Personally, I think that you high in important nutrients, as can eat breakfast at anytime of well as some meat that adds the day. protein will make the omelet

Contributed photo Not only is breakfast a great good for you. Patti’s pizza is just a hop, skip and jump from campus. meal, but it is also very well bal- Peppers, cheese, ham, and anced and will provide a great turkey are common favorites. amount of nutrients. However, be very careful of Traditional favorites at Patti’s Pizza If you are looking for some- added calories when choosing thing that is easy to make and meat like bacon or sausage. Open seven days a week, be picked up. that will help clean out your Add some toast and enjoy a By Shelley Turk Sunday thru Thursday from 11 That means for all of the fridge a little bit, think about breakfast favorite comfort food Staff writer a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and freshmen out there, call from making an omelet, in which you any time of the day. Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the your residence and take a stroll. can add any ingredients. Mercyhurst campus does Pizzeria offers subs and sand- It should be ready by the time Adding vegetables that are -Meghan Dolney its best to bring the students wiches ranging in price from you arrive. different food options year $3.75 to $4.35. “Patti’s is nice because it’s so after year. Junior Alex Nees Van Baalen close to campus. That makes The Galley is now serving lives near Patti’s and enjoys its it very convenient,” said senior Everything Omelets Smith’s juicy hot dogs and the close proximity to campus. Megan Shoup. Subconnection is wrapping “The chicken parm sub is Then make the decision to Ingredients up new combos like Chicken my favorite, and Patti’s is great eat your order in the clean, Bacon Ranch. because for only 75 cents more spacious dining area or truck it 6 eggs But sometimes you just get you can upgrade to a large, back to your dorm where you ½ small onion tired of that same sizzling salad including extra meat and extra can make all of your friends ½ lb. cooked bacon day after day. cheese,” Van Baalen said. jealous. 1 cup cheese (your choice) With the weather still com- Patti’s menu includes pizza, So if you are looking for ½ small green pepper fortably warm, venture just off wings, which can come in a something to break the mo- 1 cup mushrooms campus to Patti’s Pizza. variety of fl avors, and salads notonous schedule of Laker Pepper (to taste) Located at the corner of 37th ranging from small to large. and cafeteria food, hop on over Salt (to taste) and Pine just behind Arby’s, Call ahead at 814-456-2270 to Patti’s Pizza for their famous Patti’s offers a great dining ex- with your order and in about chicken parmesan sub or a grab Stick of butter perience with casual service. 15 minutes it can be ready to a pizza to go. Directions 1.) Beat two eggs together in a small bowl and Get to know... set aside. Each omelet will consist of two eggs and you will need to mix them separately for each Name: Megan Jell omelet. Year: Post Bachelor 2.) Heat some of the butter in a skillet and Major: Art Education cook the peppers, onions, mushrooms in the pan Hometown: Erie, Pa. until they are tender. : Small class 3.) In another skillet, heat some more butter Favorite thing about Mercyhurst and wait for the pan to get hot. When it is hot, add sizes the cooked mixture, as well as the beaten eggs and Least Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Old bacon. Make sure that egg has coated the entire art facilities skillet. Activites: Art education club, The Empty Bowls 4.) Let the egg cook until the bottom of the Project, tall ship sailor, working on the U.S. Brig omelet is stiff and you are able to fold it in half. Megan Jell Niagara Add the cheese before folding. Oct. 3, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 7 Organic cotton’s stylish introduction Laker Inn show took place in Paris, and Fall Term By Sandy Watro had more than 4,000 visitors, Staff writer a 54 percent increase in atten- Dinner: dance from last year. Galley Grill S-Grilled Chicken Sandwich Social responsibility is defi ned Organic fabrics are gaining M- Mushroom & Swiss Burger as, “The recognition more attention in the U.S. Lunch: T- Crab Cake Sandwich that business recently, as M-Pierogies activities well. W- Ziti with Red Sauce T- Taco Salad have an Th- Steak Sandwich impact on W- BBQ Rib Sandwich F- French Dip Sandwich society and Th- Chicken Patty Sandwich S - Finger Sub the consider- F- Sizzle Salad ation of that S- Southwest Burger impact in busi- ness making.” Hours of Operation: The fashion Board Specials Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. world seems Lunch $4.75 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. to neglect The Dinner $5.50 this area, Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. process of as it is harvesting v ery organic fibers much entails not using Laker Express profit pesticides, which Sandwiches, Wraps, and are lethal and import ori- Look for Laker Express Salads, Ready Made kill an average of ented, while simul- Dinners 200,000 workers in Minute Meals! taneously neglecting the developing countries working conditions of its inter- each year. Board Equivalency Available: national employees. “If organic cotton saves the It is time this is put to a stop. 11:30 a.m.-8:00p.m. life of one person by forgoing Last year, on the committee the use of pesticides, then it of the Ethical Fashion Show, Hours of Operation: is well worth it,” said junior out of the 60 designers that Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Michael Bambrick. Board Specials participated world wide, there In the U.S., retailers like H&M, Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. were only two designers from Lunch $4.75 Nike and Timberland have the U.S. that fi t the ethical stan- Saturday & Sunday Closed agreed to introduce organic Dinner $5.50 dards code. cotton into their clothing. This is surprisingly alarm- Keep in mind that organic ingly, due to the fact that the cotton costs 10 to 30 per- Special Features United States is a technologi- cent more than regular cotton cally advanced nation. Subconnection Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 because of how it is made. The majority of the design- “I would purchase organic other wraps $5.79 ers came from France and cotton if my fi nances permit- 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 Nigeria, as well as designers ted. Right now, I need to worry from Canada, our neighbor to 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $ 4.19 about my day-to-day nutritional the North. substance,” said senior Andrea This movement is rapidly Bodnar. growing. In fact according to Hours of Operation: Organic cotton clearly does the Co-operative Bacnk Ethical Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: have its benefits, but many Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00p.m. Consumerism report, organic, penny-pinching students fi nd 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 recycled and/or fair-trade items Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. themselves asking, “Is it really 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 are expected to grow in the Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. worth forgoing my last bowl of United Kingdom by 81 million chicken ramen noodles?” dollars. The most recent fashion Photo credit: http://www.timberland.com/sm---kw-organic.html PAGE 8 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007 Louie the Laker a ’Hurst tradition someone tells me that I was “It was falling apart and most By Stacey Minchin the sixth man on the team. people couldn’t tell what it was Staff writer Maybe one basket was different supposed to be. I like the new because the crowd was cheer- one much better and think We have all seen him dancing ing and the team got excited,” it’s cool that he has different around the football fi eld, cheer- Armstrong said in a Merciad jerseys to wear to the sporting ing at the basketball games and article published in 1984. events.” simply trying to get the crowd Inspired by Crazy Dave’s In an attempt to increase hyped up, but have you ever enthusiasm, his successor as school spirit, our very own wondered where our spirited President of MSG, Michael Laker leaders have done just Laker mascot came from? Kelly suggested the fi rst idea that. Most Mercyhurst College for a mascot. Current President of MSG students may not realize that According to Tom Billings- Marissa Starin said, “You want the Laker that they see hanging ley, Executive Vice President school spirit? Louie the Laker around the athletic games has for Administration, a contest is the perfect man for the come a long way from earlier was held in the Merciad in job.” years when he was missing 1987 to come up with a school So the next time you hear an ear. mascot. someone ask how our mascot Contributed photo This new and improved Darcy Kemp, Director of became a Laker, you can simply Mercyhurst Mascot, Louie the Laker, meets up with mascot was fi rst launched in the Student Union, thinks that tell them to thank their fellow Mercyhurst alum and former president Dan Schuler. the spring of 2006. But where having a mascot is a great way students for a job well done. exactly did the idea for a Mer- to increase student spirit. cyhurst Laker come from and “Some students feel school who is responsible? spirit by watching an athletic Mercyhurst’s Annual The inspiration for an ener- game and for others it may getic leader originally came be participating in clubs and from the President of MSG, organizations,” Kemp said. Dave Armstrong, informally “When Mercyhurst Student Study Abroad known by many as “Crazy Government (MSG) decided to Dave.” address the issue of increasing On February 3, 1984, the school spirit, they felt that one Night Merciad published an article way would be through a new about this fearless leader, Arm- and improved mascot.” Wednesday, October 24th strong, and his ability to fi re up Similarly, in the fall of 2005, 8:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. crowds at every game. Dan Schuler, then President Zurn Hall, Room 114. Known for his strange outfi t, of MSG, wanted a new design Crazy Dave always attended the concept for the Laker to help For more information contact men’s basketball games wearing increase school spirit. Eric Evans a headdress called a Wompkin “Louie the Laker was designed in the International Student Center Pumpkin. and named by students and has The plastic, balloon-like bull since been a presence at athletic on his head amused the many events and even new student students who attended the orientation,” Kemp said. “I’m games. really proud of MSG for this “Although Dave likes to see an initiative. I believe that school excited crowd, he enjoys involv- spirit gets better each year ing the crowd in his actions. because of projects like Louie That makes the game worth- the Laker and through MSG’s while,” said Debbie Hison, consistent activities sponsored Merciad writer in 1984. by its Spirit Club.” Armstrong, on the other Senior Coral Vedder thinks hand, enjoyed cheering on the that the change in Mercyhurst’s Lakers because of the differ- mascot was long overdue. ence he felt he was making in “Our new mascot’s appear- the game. ance is a big improvement “It is my greatest thrill when from the old one,” Vedder said. PAGE 8 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 9 Louie the Laker a ’Hurst tradition Many college students forced someone tells me that I was “It was falling apart and most to get outside jobs for cash By Stacey Minchin the sixth man on the team. people couldn’t tell what it was Staff writer Maybe one basket was different supposed to be. I like the new Mercyhurst students with jobs stay at school and work for the By Amanda Antenucci have work study, some of them same wage as I’m getting now,” because the crowd was cheer- one much better and think Staff writer We have all seen him dancing ing and the team got excited,” it’s cool that he has different would rather not work at all. Thomas said. around the football fi eld, cheer- Armstrong said in a Merciad jerseys to wear to the sporting With the new wages, personal Similarly, senior Danny ing at the basketball games and article published in 1984. events.” As the song goes, “She works award amounts and the jobs O’Shurak decided to only work simply trying to get the crowd Inspired by Crazy Dave’s In an attempt to increase hard for the money.” the school offers, sophomore late nights at a local bar instead hyped up, but have you ever enthusiasm, his successor as school spirit, our very own Senior Nicole Gambone is Andrea Conlon said she is not of during the day. wondered where our spirited President of MSG, Michael Laker leaders have done just like many students who are making nearly enough of what “I have to work nights,” Laker mascot came from? Kelly suggested the fi rst idea that. forced to pick up full or part- she needs. O’Shurak said. “Plus, I can’t Most Mercyhurst College for a mascot. Current President of MSG Anthony Martin photo time jobs in addition to busy “I like that my job is within work too much during the week students may not realize that According to Tom Billings- Marissa Starin said, “You want The fi tness center offers many classes including spinning. class schedules. walking distance,” Conlon because school comes before the Laker that they see hanging ley, Executive Vice President school spirit? Louie the Laker Gambone is a waitress at Wild said. “I also like that the school work.” around the athletic games has for Administration, a contest is the perfect man for the Cards Grill and Sports Bar. increased the pay, but it is still Many students can only work come a long way from earlier was held in the Merciad in job.” Trim and tone “It’s hectic to balance work not as much as I made over the on the weekends due to intense years when he was missing 1987 to come up with a school So the next time you hear and school, but just takes time- summer, as much as a thriving class schedules preventing time an ear. mascot. someone ask how our mascot The back of the fi tness center management skills,” she said. college student needs.” during the week. Contributed photo By Carly Lyons features a free-weight and “My work is nice and lenient The pros and cons to an off The most common jobs that This new and improved Darcy Kemp, Director of became a Laker, you can simply Staff writer Mercyhurst Mascot, Louie the Laker, meets up with dumbbell room, complete with scheduling.” campus job are equal, as well. college students have are in mascot was fi rst launched in the Student Union, thinks that tell them to thank their fellow Mercyhurst alum and former president Dan Schuler. the spring of 2006. But where having a mascot is a great way students for a job well done. with free weights, squatting Many students argue, how- Sophomore Michelle Thomas retail sales in either clothing or exactly did the idea for a Mer- to increase student spirit. Whether it’s taking an early racks, bench presses and other ever, that off-campus jobs still works retail part time at the technology, offi ce jobs for work cyhurst Laker come from and “Some students feel school morning walk around the equipment. take time away from their busy Millcreek Mall. study or working as a server at who is responsible? spirit by watching an athletic Mercyhurst’s Annual campus or running laps in Finally, an aerobics room schedules. She likes the higher pay, more a restaurant. The inspiration for an ener- game and for others it may Garvey Park, it seems that with marley floor and full With the pressure from tough hours and the discount, but Senior Jenna Fitch works at getic leader originally came be participating in clubs and many students are trying to stay length mirror, a multi-purpose courses, many students fi nd it says the down-side is that the Nunzi’s restaurant as a bar- from the President of MSG, organizations,” Kemp said. fi t and exercise. room with padded fl oors and hard to balance outside jobs hours are not as fl exible as work tender. Dave Armstrong, informally “When Mercyhurst Student Study Abroad Thankfully, students need a punching bag for kickbox- with school work. study hours, and that she has to “I have to work during the known by many as “Crazy Government (MSG) decided to not look farther than the Mer- ing, boxing and grappling, and That leaves the question, “Is use gas and time to drive off week often because I need the Dave.” address the issue of increasing cyhurst Fitness and Recreation a spinning room can also be it even worth it for a few extra campus to Peach Street. money,” she said. “Nunzi’s is a On February 3, 1984, the school spirit, they felt that one Night Center. found at the fi tness center. dollars a week?” “It’s nice to get away some- good place to work and they are Merciad published an article way would be through a new Located next to the Sports “It’s nice that the gym has While it seems that most times, but it would be nice to coopertive with school.” about this fearless leader, Arm- and improved mascot.” Wednesday, October 24th Medicine Complex and east of many options to choose from, strong, and his ability to fi re up Similarly, in the fall of 2005, 8:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. the Hermann Union, the fi tness whether it’s running, biking, or center houses many facilities. free weights,” Fink said. crowds at every game. Dan Schuler, then President Zurn Hall, Room 114. Fall premiere week kicks off with success Known for his strange outfi t, of MSG, wanted a new design These facilities can be utilized Additionally, the fi tness center For more information contact by Mercyhurst students, fac- offers a wide variety of classes, new show to test out,” Shoup [character] Burke was taken off Crazy Dave always attended the concept for the Laker to help By Jen Gilea Eric Evans ulty, administration, staff and including spinning, boxing and said. “This year, I tried Private of the show.” men’s basketball games wearing increase school spirit. Features editor a headdress called a Wompkin “Louie the Laker was designed in the International Student Center alumni, seven days a week. kickboxing and a plethora of Practice because I knew it was a Nonetheless, even when char- Pumpkin. and named by students and has “I really appreciate that the aerobics programs. spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy.” acters are added or written The plastic, balloon-like bull since been a presence at athletic center is open for such a long Some of the aerobics classes As if students needed another Despite substantial success off in the script, fans tend to on his head amused the many events and even new student time during the day and I have include Pilates, hip-hop and distraction from their studies. from new programs on differ- stay devoted to their favorite students who attended the orientation,” Kemp said. “I’m many chances to get in there,” body sculpting. With the onslaught of tele- ent networks, it was the veter- shows. games. really proud of MSG for this said freshman Joe Fink. Senior Sharon Proy has taken vision’s fall premiere week, ans that really stole the show. Now that fall premiere week “Although Dave likes to see an initiative. I believe that school The fi tness center includes Pilates classes in the past. new shows debuted and old Grey’s Anatomy, which has is over, it remains to be seen excited crowd, he enjoys involv- spirit gets better each year a cardio center, complete with “Pilates is fun and the instruc- favorites made their highly been hugely popular in its fi rst whether or not shows will ing the crowd in his actions. because of projects like Louie steppers, cycles, treadmills, tors are very good,” Proy said. anticipated returns. three seasons, premiered with continue to be exciting and That makes the game worth- the Laker and through MSG’s rowing machines and ellipti- In addition to the Fitness and Some of the new shows that good reviews and high ratings captivating for audiences. while,” said Debbie Hison, consistent activities sponsored cal trainers, along with weight Recreation Center, students can got high ratings include NBC’s on Thursday night. “I’m looking forward to Merciad writer in 1984. by its Spirit Club.” training circuits, free-weight take advantage of the Mercy- Bionic Woman and ABC’s Pri- Other favorites include watching how each storyline Armstrong, on the other Senior Coral Vedder thinks equipment and a stretching hurst Ice Center, which was vate Practice. NBC’s Heroes, FOX’s House of each show plays out and hand, enjoyed cheering on the that the change in Mercyhurst’s area. just renovated during the past Mercyhurst College senior and CBS’s CSI. unfolds,” Shoup said. Lakers because of the differ- mascot was long overdue. Additionally, students can use summer. Megan Shoup admits that she Senior Monica Porostosky Most shows run from Sep- ence he felt he was making in “Our new mascot’s appear- one of the two multi-purpose Starting on Oct. 13, the Ice loves to watch her shows. said that she loved the pre- tember into the spring, and can the game. ance is a big improvement courts for basketball and vol- Center will have scheduled “During premiere week, I miere of Grey’s, although she be seen on major networks in “It is my greatest thrill when from the old one,” Vedder said. leyball. open skate sessions usually pick out at least one was “really disappointed that the primetime segments. PAGE 10 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007 Distance makes the heart grow fonder ples keep any phone and/or By Allie Miniri internet dates that they set up. Staff writer Establishing time for each other will help to keep trust in Going away to college while the relationship. your significant other goes “My boyfriend was from a somewhere else, or is still in different country, so we dated high school, is a hard thing while we were both at Mer- to do. cyhurst,” said a junior who Before you leave, you have wished to remain anonymous. long talks to decide if you want “The most diffi cult part was to try to make it work. over school breaks when we That’s right, you have com- couldn’t visit each other.” mitted yourself to a long-dis- Couples far apart must make tance relationship; your family time to spend together. and friends have tried to talk The longer a couple is apart, you out of it, but you are com- the less they will have to talk mitted to making this relation- about on the phone or com- ship work. puter, making conversations Good for you. redundant after some time. One of the most difficult Many students in long-dis- situations a student can face tance relationships like to watch is having a long-term relation- the same movie and talk about Scoot Williams photo ship. it afterward, or go to the beach For some students, college means being separated from signifi cant others and attempting As if the stress of everyday and look at the stars while to survive a long-distance relationship. college life isn’t enough, a talking to each other on the long-distance relationship can phone. lead to uncertainty and distrust Remember to show each between two people forced other how much you care about Earn Something Special apart from each other. each other; that’s why you have Many couples are successful committed to a long-distance At Someplace Special in handling a long-distance relationship in the fi rst place, Spring Break Travel, relationship, while others are right? Holiday Gifts, not fully committed to remain Send each other love notes Tuition And Textbooks trusting. (hand-written letters are espe- A team from Blair Customer Services will and Orchard Brands’ customers across the Junior Haylie Starin thinks cially thoughtful), or surprise be at Mercyhurst College from 10 a.m. country and guide them through the ordering that long-distance relationships your signifi cant other with a to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, in the process. can work. special visit when you can. Student Union to explain the benefi ts of part-time employment as a Blair customer “Sometimes, long-distance It can be diffi cult to know service representative. Team members relationships even make a rela- how much people care when will be able to answer your questions, tionship stronger because the they are so far apart, but simple take applications, and help you explore the possibilities that can be yours at Blair. At Blair, our customer service representatives distance makes you realize just gestures can keep the relation- Students who complete an employment enjoy: how much you miss that person ship strong. application will be entered in a drawing to • Competitive pay rate of $8.51 per hour and how much they mean to Long-distance relationships win an iPod Shuffl e. • Discounts at Orchard Brands companies, including Blair, Appleseeds, you,” Starin said. are difficult for everybody, Blair’s merger with Orchard Norm Thompson Outfi tters, Sahalie, If students are willing to and there may be moments Brands has increased Solutions, Haband, The Tog Shop, and make it work, there are a few when it feels hopeless, but it’s opportunities for area Draper’s & Damon’s college students to earn • Consideration for fulltime tips for success. important to remember that it extra money through employment First, people must establish is possible. evening and weekend • Short-term commitment with trust with each other. There are Web sites that give work as seasonal opportunities for continued employment customer service following peak seasons It is especially important ideas of how to remain close representatives at • Flexible work schedules when a couple is not together to those loved ones who are our call centers. Our • Modern, pleasant offi ce environments that they tell each other their far apart. customer service representatives If the opportunity to earn some extra money schedules and know when they For more tips and advice, receive this school year is appealing, consider the can reach one another. check out www.lovingyou. telephone opportunities at Blair’s Erie Customer Service Also it is benefi cial that cou- com. orders from Blair Center. EOE PAGE 10 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 Distance makes the heart grow fonder tHe Explore entertainment in Erie ples keep any phone and/or By Ashley Pastor By Allie Miniri internet dates that they set up. BuZz Contributing writer Staff writer Establishing time for each OCT. 3. The Sea and other will help to keep trust in “There is nothing to do in Cake. Beachland Ball- Going away to college while the relationship. Erie.” It has been said many room, Cleveland. your significant other goes “My boyfriend was from a times, but is this really the case? somewhere else, or is still in different country, so we dated An exploration of the arts in OCT. 3. Pat McGee high school, is a hard thing while we were both at Mer- Erie shows that contrary to the Band, Josh Kelley. House to do. cyhurst,” said a junior who all-too-common grumblings, of Blues, Cleveland. Before you leave, you have wished to remain anonymous. Erie is home to a host of long talks to decide if you want “The most diffi cult part was entertainment. OCT. 25. The Saints. to try to make it work. over school breaks when we Dr. Albert Glinsky, professor Beachland Ballroom, That’s right, you have com- couldn’t visit each other.” of music said, “It’s possible Cleveland. mitted yourself to a long-dis- Couples far apart must make to fi nd something fun and tance relationship; your family time to spend together. stimulating whenever students NOV. 2. Comedy. Jim and friends have tried to talk The longer a couple is apart, have time to explore the arts.” Breuer. Louis C. Cole you out of it, but you are com- the less they will have to talk “Throughout my years as Auditorium, Edinboro mitted to making this relation- about on the phone or com- an Erie resident, I have been University. $20. ship work. puter, making conversations amazed at the number of world Good for you. redundant after some time. class performers who have made The Erie Playhouse is located at 13 W. and 10th St. in Erie. Scoot Williams photo NOV. 2. Jimmy Eat One of the most difficult Many students in long-dis- their way to our local stages, World. House of Blues, situations a student can face tance relationships like to watch and, needless to say, I am always and dance departments. along with lectures. The Warner Theater is a rich Cleveland. is having a long-term relation- the same movie and talk about Scoot Williams photo proud of the high level of local A closer look at the arts in The Roadhouse Theater piece of Erie history and will ship. it afterward, or go to the beach For some students, college means being separated from signifi cant others and attempting talent that we witness here on a Erie shows that the city is in offers contemporary theatrical continue to play a large role in NOV. 2. Enter the As if the stress of everyday and look at the stars while to survive a long-distance relationship. regular basis,” he said. fact rich in culture, playing host performances. The Roadhouse supporting the arts in Erie. Haggis. Beachland Ball- college life isn’t enough, a talking to each other on the Art professor Camille Nischal to a number museums, theaters also has a coffeehouse, where The Lake Erie Ballet Company, room, Cleveland. long-distance relationship can phone. agrees. playhouses and independent local musicians, magicians and which includes Mercyhurst lead to uncertainty and distrust Remember to show each “Having lived, traveled and theater productions in addition other artists can perform in a dance majors, perfor ms “The NOV. 4. GWAR, Horse between two people forced other how much you care about Earn Something Special studied the arts in other U.S. to those on campus. cabaret setting. Nutcracker” at the Warner every the Band. Town Ball- apart from each other. each other; that’s why you have cities such as New York City, “While Erie can’t boast A feature of the Roadhouse December. room, Buffalo. Many couples are successful committed to a long-distance At Someplace Special New Haven and Philadelphia, I the sheer number of cultural is the Great Lakes Independent The Erie Philharmonic also in handling a long-distance relationship in the fi rst place, fi nd myself really appreciating offerings of larger cities like Film Festival. The Festival is performs at the Warner Theater Spring Break Travel, NOV. 10. Sick of ItAll. relationship, while others are right? the many cultural and artistic Cleveland and Pittsburgh, a considered to be one of the 100 on a seasonal basis. Holiday Gifts, Agora Theatre, Cleve- not fully committed to remain Send each other love notes opportunities available right here quick glance at the Times-News best fi lm festivals in the world. The Erie Philharmonic works Tuition And Textbooks land. trusting. (hand-written letters are espe- in Erie,” Nischal said. “There are Showcase section on Thursdays The Erie Playhouse is a to strengthen the community Junior Haylie Starin thinks cially thoughtful), or surprise A team from Blair Customer Services will and Orchard Brands’ customers across the many of us here who have lived will indicate how many arts and theater that produces a number and region by providing high- be at Mercyhurst College from 10 a.m. country and guide them through the ordering NOV. 11. Chris Cornell. that long-distance relationships your signifi cant other with a in larger cities and have come entertainment programs are of Broadway-style musicals and quality live orchestra concerts to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, in the process. House of Blues, Cleve- can work. special visit when you can. Student Union to explain the benefi ts of back to actively participate in available here on any given night productions. and programs that enrich, part-time employment as a Blair customer land. of the week, and on weekends,” The goal of the theater is entertain and educate people of “Sometimes, long-distance It can be diffi cult to know service representative. Team members local arts opportunities.” relationships even make a rela- how much people care when Dance Chair Tauna Hunter Glisky said. to provide opportunities for all ages. will be able to answer your questions, NOV. 16. Stiff Little Fin- tionship stronger because the they are so far apart, but simple take applications, and help you explore said that there are several ways Glinsky named several students to participate in all The Erie Civic Music gers. Grog Shop, Cleve- distance makes you realize just gestures can keep the relation- the possibilities that can be yours at Blair. At Blair, our customer service representatives to stay informed about what is entertainment opportunities areas of theatrical production. Association can also be credited Students who complete an employment enjoy: land. how much you miss that person ship strong. application will be entered in a drawing to • Competitive pay rate of $8.51 per hour going on in Erie. to look into, including the Currently two Mercyhurst with bringing the arts to Erie. and how much they mean to Long-distance relationships win an iPod Shuffl e. • Discounts at Orchard Brands “I would suggest that students Erie Art Museum’s Jazz/New College students and one faculty Booking acts in various NOV. 17. Motion City you,” Starin said. are difficult for everybody, companies, including Blair, Appleseeds, regularly check the Web sites Music Series, the Erie Chamber member are performing at locations such as the Warner Blair’s merger with Orchard Norm Thompson Outfi tters, Sahalie, Soundtrack. Town Ball- If students are willing to and there may be moments enjoyerie.com and goerie.com Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, the Playhouse in “Thoroughly Theater and the Erie Civic Brands has increased Solutions, Haband, The Tog Shop, and room, Buffalo. make it work, there are a few when it feels hopeless, but it’s opportunities for area Draper’s & Damon’s for all that is going on in Erie Lake Erie Ballet and the Warner Modern Millie.” Center, musicians like Chris tips for success. important to remember that it college students to earn • Consideration for fulltime and even more importantly Theater. The Warner Theatre in Erie Daughtry and Johnny Cash’s extra money through employment NOV. 24. World’s Largest First, people must establish is possible. the unending offering of arts The Erie Art Museum is is home to a wide scope of brother are scheduled to come evening and weekend • Short-term commitment with Disco. Buffalo Conven- trust with each other. There are Web sites that give work as seasonal opportunities for continued employment events, fi lms, lectures and dedicated to the promotion performers. Built in 1931, it is and perform. customer service following peak seasons tion Center, Buffalo. and advancement of visual arts. one of very few historic theaters The Music Association also It is especially important ideas of how to remain close representatives at • Flexible work schedules sporting events scheduled on when a couple is not together to those loved ones who are the Mercyhurst college campus,” It is a non-profi t museum that of its kind. books a number of classical our call centers. Our • Modern, pleasant offi ce environments NOV. 28. Shonen Knife. that they tell each other their far apart. customer service said Hunter. houses over 4,000 pieces of art. The Warner Brothers performers from around the representatives If the opportunity to earn some extra money Grog Shop, Cleveland. The Museum runs 18 to themselves commissioned it to world, including he Transiberian schedules and know when they For more tips and advice, receive this school year is appealing, consider the Mercyhurst hosts its own fi lm can reach one another. check out www.lovingyou. and concert series and presents 20 different exhibits annually. be built for one million dollars Orchestra which will perform at telephone opportunities at Blair’s Erie Customer Service Courtesy of Goerie.com Also it is benefi cial that cou- com. orders from Blair Center. EOE concerts by the college’s music Guided group tours are offered during the Depression Era. the Warner this January. PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 3, 2007 ’Hurst friends always welcome

By Stacey Minchin Contributing writer

The second annual “Friends of the College Art Show” is now hanging in Old Main. Organized by Mary Gamble, wife of President Tom Gamble, the art exhibit is a showcase of talent done by alumni, former professors, friends of the college and numerous other PAC photo individuals who are affi liated “Talk to Me” premiers today at the PAC. with the college community. According to Mary Gamble, she wanted to convey the idea Film to show at PAC that friends of the college are always welcome back. Scoot Williams photo brother in the same prison. “Last fall, I made a list of Old Main displays art created by friends of the college. By Megan O’Hare The man was Dewey Hughes, people connected to the college Staff writer program director of WOL, and asked them to contribute One artist, Susan Kemenyffy, tool that enables him to capture a popular radio station in art for the exhibit,” she said. taught printmaking at the college. great moments in life. In a time in history where Washington, D.C. that was This is the second year that She is debuting a pair of her “Moments are lost if you civil rights were questioned looking for a morning show artists have showcased their own prints called “Gardens and don’t capture them and that and African-Americans were host to connect with African- work in Old Main, with nearly Innocence Lost” and “Prague, excited me, being there at the viewed as the “lesser” of the American listeners. 80 pieces throughout the fi rst Beyond the Charles: Go With a right place at the right time,” races, Petey Greene played by Hughes told Petey to call fl oor hallways. Smile.” said Halmi. Don Cheadle in the fi lm “Talk him when he got out of prison The purpose of the art “My inspiration comes from Some of the art will be added to Me” overcame a troubled because he may be able to fi nd exhibit was to showcase what life. Who you meet and where to the college’s permanent past to become one of the a job for him. While Petey goes on at the college, in honor you go gives me inspiration.” collection, which will hang most prominent fi gures in considered this offer an in as a of Sister Angelica Cummings. Kemenyffy said. “I used to take throughout different buildings Washington, D.C. during the DJ at the radio station, Hughes “The idea is to see things care of people’s gardens and on campus. 60’s. contemplated a lower-level job. changing so people don’t get when I couldn’t do it anymore, If you would like to see the To succeed as an African- Hughes was the fi rst person to bored with the same images the gardens would die after a new art hanging in the halls of American man in the media recognize Petey’s ability to reach every year,” she said year, which is how I came up Old Main, the works can be during this decade was extremely out to the African-American She also said the art has with the idea for my one piece.” viewed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. diffi cult. H owever Petey not audience. Hughes and Petey brought more people into Old Another individual who is daily until Nov. 16. only succeeded, but he became began to form a close friendship Main and she loves to hear showcasing art is Tom Halmi, an icon that would last for as Hughes attempted to manage students comments as they walk whose artwork consists of three generations to come. Petey’s career as a standup. through the halls. pictures taken while sailing on STSTRAVEL.COM The Chicago Sun Times Hughes told Petey “You say the “The art works raises the Niagara. Join America’s#1 said, “Don Cheadle gives a things I’m afraid to say and I do questions; it does what art is “All three have validity in Student Tour Operator fascinating performance as a the things you’re afraid to do.” supposed to do,” said Gamble. doing something different,” man able to step out of a cell Entertainment Weekly said, Junior Hayley O’Hare said, “I Halmi said. and into a broadcast booth, but “ ‘Talk to Me’ digs into the think the art is neat; I like how it He chose to showcase this not sure where to step next.” relationship between Petey changes and it makes the college series of pictures in Old Main Ralph Waldo Emerson and Dewey, whose love/hate, unique.” because of the Laker theme at “Petey” Greene began his career street/suit tension expresses Another student, Heather the college. in a most unusual fashion. After what the movie presents as the Donovan, said, “I think it’s Halmi said, “the motif CANCUN,ACAPULCO, JAMAICA, being sentenced to 10 years in central emotional rift in African kind of cool that we don’t have mimics the Lake and the subject BAHAMAS, PUERTO VALLARTA, prison for armed robbery, he American life.” all the traditional religious art of being on a ship just seemed SOUTHPADRE,FLORIDA,CRUISES quickly gained the respect of his “Talk to Me” will show at the work that you would think a to fi t.” fellow inmates by becoming the PAC today at 2 and 8 p.m. Catholic school would have. Halmi enjoys art because of Sell Trips, Earn Cash STUDENT &Travel Free TRAVEL prison’s disc jockey. Tickets are free for Mercyhurst It’s something that people are the beauty behind it. He says he www.ststravel.com SERVICES One day his luck changed College students with ID (One interested in and I like how it likes to share that beauty with 1-800-648-4849 when a man came to visit his ticket per ID). changes.” others and fi nds the camera as a www.ststravel.com PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 OPINION PAGE 13 ’Hurst friends always welcome E-mail etiquette a must Not trying to start World War III text of a conversation, so try ation than a general concern and then when you write your By Stacey Minchin By Ellen and keep it short and to the By Bill for your fellow students. I am reports biased or to the exact Contributing writer Koenig point. Swafford enthusiastic that I gave the RAs regulation of every rule at the Staff writer In the process of composing Staff writer something to talk about other college. The second annual “Friends a message, let it sit for a moment than cartoons or video games. Just put yourself in the shoes of the College Art Show” is During some recent group before sending to be sure you In a matter of weeks, there Was my last article that large of of the person you are writing now hanging in Old Main. e-mails that found their way to have adequately expressed your- has been a small division on a controversy? I am not trying up. Organized by Mary Gamble, my inbox, I was surprised at the self. If anything can be inter- campus between RAs and the to initiate World War III. Here is your chance to calm wife of President Tom Gamble, lack of etiquette some people preted in various manners, it is student body. This might lead to a Revenge down a bit and practice a little the art exhibit is a showcase of have in the course of electronic better to clarify up front rather Many students have expressed of the Nerds ordeal. I thought discretion and maybe people talent done by alumni, former communication. than delay a process by having their feelings of mistreatment it was time to voice the opin- will not be so upset. professors, friends of the Within the college commu- to clarify later. by unprofessional student staff ion of many students who feel Go downtown and socialize college and numerous other nity there is frequent e-mailing E-mail has been around long members. I can understand both the ResLife staff is more of a with others who are not RAs. It PAC photo individuals who are affi liated between classmates and profes- enough that it is second nature sides. I am excited that several bureaucratic fraternity than a is your college experience and “Talk to Me” premiers today at the PAC. with the college community. sors. to most Internet savvy people. RAs responded to my article. I means of helping students. once it is gone, you will never According to Mary Gamble, This translates into the work- In this case people have become appreciate your general concern I was simply stating that some get it back. she wanted to convey the idea place through e-mail communi- lax and lazy in the correspon- for the student body. Most of of you might be sacrifi cing your This will be my last article Film to show at PAC that friends of the college are cation. Some companies even dence. you are true professionals and I social lives to perform your about ResLife, so continue to always welcome back. Scoot Williams photo adopted instant messaging to E-mail in all of its glory is not applaud you. duties as an RA. defend your side. My intent was brother in the same prison. “Last fall, I made a list of Old Main displays art created by friends of the college. allow for faster communication the same as a face-to-face con- However, it is my belief that Life is not always about not to continue a written battle By Megan O’Hare The man was Dewey Hughes, people connected to the college between co-workers. versation, teleconference or dia- some of you are more con- black and white and following through the Merciad. Staff writer program director of WOL, and asked them to contribute One artist, Susan Kemenyffy, tool that enables him to capture However it is often a poor logue during a telephone call. cerned with how many tassels every rule. Some of you might My idea is clear: relax and a popular radio station in art for the exhibit,” she said. taught printmaking at the college. great moments in life. idea to embarrass somebody Despite its glamour e-mail or pins you will wear at gradu- feel a little remorse every now enjoy college. In a time in history where Washington, D.C. that was This is the second year that She is debuting a pair of her “Moments are lost if you through clarifi cation. In addi- does not promote the same civil rights were questioned looking for a morning show artists have showcased their own prints called “Gardens and don’t capture them and that tion, electronic messages leave a emotions and reactions as real and African-Americans were host to connect with African- work in Old Main, with nearly Innocence Lost” and “Prague, excited me, being there at the paper trail that is often accessi- conversation. viewed as the “lesser” of the American listeners. 80 pieces throughout the fi rst Beyond the Charles: Go With a right place at the right time,” ble, in many cases some e-mails Remember nine out of 10 races, Petey Greene played by Hughes told Petey to call fl oor hallways. Smile.” said Halmi. are stored on a network server times someone at the other end Don Cheadle in the fi lm “Talk him when he got out of prison The purpose of the art “My inspiration comes from Some of the art will be added for up to ten years past the dele- of the e-mail has to understand to Me” overcame a troubled because he may be able to fi nd exhibit was to showcase what life. Who you meet and where to the college’s permanent tion. what you are trying to say. Thus, past to become one of the a job for him. While Petey goes on at the college, in honor you go gives me inspiration.” collection, which will hang If you are bold enough to put say it clearly. most prominent fi gures in considered this offer an in as a of Sister Angelica Cummings. Kemenyffy said. “I used to take throughout different buildings something in print, make sure Washington, D.C. during the DJ at the radio station, Hughes “The idea is to see things care of people’s gardens and on campus. you are bold enough to say it in 60’s. contemplated a lower-level job. changing so people don’t get when I couldn’t do it anymore, If you would like to see the person. Basic etiquette is neces- MATH LAB Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] To succeed as an African- Hughes was the fi rst person to bored with the same images the gardens would die after a new art hanging in the halls of sary. The practice has become Amy Zielinski & Casey Greene News Editors [email protected] American man in the media recognize Petey’s ability to reach every year,” she said year, which is how I came up Old Main, the works can be known as “netiquette.” Located in the Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] during this decade was extremely out to the African-American She also said the art has with the idea for my one piece.” viewed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. With the increase in electronic Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] diffi cult. H owever Petey not audience. Hughes and Petey brought more people into Old Another individual who is daily until Nov. 16. communication, tones are diffi - Library 304 A & B Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] only succeeded, but he became began to form a close friendship Main and she loves to hear showcasing art is Tom Halmi, cult to decipher and faux pas are Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] an icon that would last for as Hughes attempted to manage students comments as they walk whose artwork consists of three easy. For anyone who has ever OPEN: Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] generations to come. Petey’s career as a standup. through the halls. pictures taken while sailing on STSTRAVEL.COM worked in an offi ce, there is Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] The Chicago Sun Times Hughes told Petey “You say the “The art works raises the Niagara. Join America’s#1 an understanding of the offi ce Sundays Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] said, “Don Cheadle gives a things I’m afraid to say and I do questions; it does what art is “All three have validity in Student Tour Operator hierarchical system and basic through Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] fascinating performance as a the things you’re afraid to do.” supposed to do,” said Gamble. doing something different,” code of conduct. Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] man able to step out of a cell Entertainment Weekly said, Junior Hayley O’Hare said, “I Halmi said. I also hope this would be true Thursdays and into a broadcast booth, but “ ‘Talk to Me’ digs into the think the art is neat; I like how it He chose to showcase this among school colleagues. When The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. not sure where to step next.” relationship between Petey changes and it makes the college series of pictures in Old Main corresponding through e-mail It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals it is of utmost importance to CALL: Ralph Waldo Emerson and Dewey, whose love/hate, unique.” because of the Laker theme at week. Our offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. street/suit tension expresses Another student, Heather the college. tailor the message prior to send- Ext: 2078 “Petey” Greene began his career Our telephone number is 824-2376. in a most unusual fashion. After what the movie presents as the Donovan, said, “I think it’s Halmi said, “the motif CANCUN,ACAPULCO, JAMAICA, ing it. For exact hours central emotional rift in African kind of cool that we don’t have mimics the Lake and the subject BAHAMAS, PUERTO VALLARTA, This includes cleaning up being sentenced to 10 years in The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed prison for armed robbery, he American life.” all the traditional religious art of being on a ship just seemed SOUTHPADRE,FLORIDA,CRUISES the message, such as remov- quickly gained the respect of his “Talk to Me” will show at the work that you would think a to fi t.” ing extended lists of e-mail TUTORIAL HELP and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the addresses and reading over fellow inmates by becoming the PAC today at 2 and 8 p.m. Catholic school would have. Halmi enjoys art because of Sell Trips, Earn Cash STUDENT letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. 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Submit letters to box PH 485. when a man came to visit his ticket per ID). changes.” others and fi nds the camera as a www.ststravel.com e-mails tend to take on the con- PAGE 14 OPINION Oct. 3, 2007 Diversity at the ’Hurst Candidates look grim The Good, At present the religious stud- around we have a surprising lack By Drew Henderson ies department still classifi es By Cameron Sabel of actual credentials that would the Bad & Contributing writer Contributing writer Islam as a ‘Global Perspectives’ suggest that these people actu- course. ally worthy of being president. the Ugly One of Mercyhurst’s guid- It is the only religion taught If the presidential election On the Republican side, we ing principles has always been a at Mercyhurst as such. Even were held right now, for whom have such gems as Rudy Giu- focus on diversity. after many years of debate would you vote? Personally, I liani, who appears to be running The Good If so, why is it that they seem and numerous petitions, they would not vote for any of the on the platform that because he to ignore the Middle East and still refuse to acknowledge the terrible candidates that we’re was the mayor of New York on The TribPM in Pitts- its culture? second largest religion in the currently having shoved down Sept. 11 he knows about foreign burgh has an almost identi- All over the school, there are world. our throats. policy. cal cover that the Merciad majors and specialties for those This even extends to the It seems every couple of years John McCain, who is quali- produced a few weeks who would like to study Eastern campus ministry, who when I we get a new batch of presiden- fi ed but possibly the most ago. Asia, the Russian Federation, the came last year to ask why there tial hopefuls with nothing to say. watered-down politician today, Balkans and all over Europe. were no mosques listed in the This isn’t a matter of conserva- constantly plays both sides of The new fries at the How do they feel about one “Listing of Local Places of tive or liberal; it’s a matter of the fence, but still supports one Laker are more substantial of the most relevant and press- Worship,” I was intercepted by people not using their brains. of the most unpopular presi- than past fries. ing geographical areas of the the knitting club. Presidential campaigns nor- dents ever. world? I asked them about the near- mally start up about midway Then we have Fred Thomp- The Bad It seems they almost discour- est mosque, and they asked me through the year before the son, who has come in too late age its study. if Jews worshiped there. election. For the 2008 election, to pass judgment on right now, The Laker has new straws Arabic as a language is almost Does anyone see my point? campaigning started at the end and Ron Paul, the poster child that bend, but now they never taken. For the past couple With all the good that can come of 2006. Apparently, we’re not for crazy niche politicians who don’t reach the bottom of years, the highest enrollment in out of understanding and build- allowed to have even two years will never win anything outside the cup. any class never broke over ten. ing tolerance in the Middle East, in the middle of a presidential of their home districts. Considering the enormous why should the academic pro- term to pretend that we are On the Democrat side, we Don’t complain about area of the world where it is grams turn a blind eye? going to try to be bipartisan don’t really have any good parking if you can’t park spoken primarily, this is highly How squeaky must the wheel before we have to be all riled choices either. Hillary Clinton is between the lines, not on disconcerting. On top of this, get before this college takes up about the next set of elec- one of the most fake politicians them. the professors have always been notice? tions. It’s bad enough that we I have ever seen in my life. All Fulbright scholars, who provide We’re very lucky this year have this issue in Congress, but of her speeches are really obvi- deep cultural understanding but that Professor Breckenridge do we really have to deal with a ously calculated to appeal to no continuity in teaching styles. is no longer dean of the busi- new round of presidential cam- whatever audience she’s speak- The Ugly Many times it only encourages ness school, and can focus on paign crap every two years from ing to that day, and she seems to Emptying the dump- the drop-out rate. teaching a couple classes again. now on? have natural talent at polarizing sters on Briggs and Lewis How are Americans to under- One of these, History of the It wouldn’t be so bad if the people politically. avenues are consistent. stand such a huge and diverse Modern Middle East, is a God- candidates were at least some- John Edwards is running the They always seem to come population of people stretch- send to those who are studying what promising, but the last few same old campaign we saw in around 3 a.m. when every- ing from the Mediterranean to the region. Perhaps this is a step times around it seems like they’re the last election when he was one is deep asleep. the Java Sea if the programs in the right direction, but only all form and no substance. All running with Kerry, nothing encourage ignorance? time will tell. interesting there. The recent e-mail Student Barack Obama is perhaps the addressing the meningitis HELP WANTED only interesting candidate on Apartments outbreak said some stu- Movie Extras. the Democratic side because dents would need “anti- we don’t know that he is a bad New opportunities for upcoming productions. biotic prophylaxis.” How- One Four and One Two politician. ever, the first mention All looks needed. No experience required for Bedroom Apts. That’s his problem: we don’t in the e-mail referred to cast calls. Includes Gas, Water, know anything about what he is “prophylactics”--some- Sewerage, Garbage, really like, politically speaking. Call 877- 218- 6224 thing entirely different. ***** Street Parking. People really hadn’t heard of him before he gave a speech in Please e-mail any suggetions to Undercover Shoppers 2004, and we don’t really know $350 per student per [email protected]. too much more about him now. Earn up to $150 per day. Under cover month. The GB&U is a compilation of In all likelihood, this election Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining Contact Matt Larson student opinions. will be at least as disappointing establishments at as the last couple were in terms Exp. Not RE. Call 800-722-4791 814-873-5814 of choices. PAGE 14 OPINION Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 OPINION PAGE 15 Diversity at the ’Hurst Candidates look grim The Good, The situation in Iraq should not be used to gain votes At present the religious stud- around we have a surprising lack General Petraeus is a respected thing that sits well in the Middle commit to win. Americans will not admit that By Drew Henderson ies department still classifi es By Cameron Sabel of actual credentials that would the Bad & By Justin Meeder soldier and a man on honor. East, unfortunately for us. Let us leave the war to the the Iraqi government could not Contributing writer Contributing writer Contributing writer Islam as a ‘Global Perspectives’ suggest that these people actu- As the leader of the multi- Now is the time that we warriors and keep the politicians care less about democracy. course. ally worthy of being president. the Ugly national forces in Iraq, his cannot afford to fl inch. and the special interest groups Iraq is the most important One of Mercyhurst’s guid- It is the only religion taught If the presidential election On the Republican side, we After days of hearings and analysis of the situation and his Remember insurgents and out of it, please. issue in America by far, and we ing principles has always been a at Mercyhurst as such. Even were held right now, for whom have such gems as Rudy Giu- countless questions, we have to recommendations for the future terrorists love it when we argue Re-election is meaningless deserve the truth about it, not focus on diversity. after many years of debate would you vote? Personally, I liani, who appears to be running The Good ask what President Bush and the are, I am sorry to say, the best at each other and we tear each when the lives of American dishonesty to further political If so, why is it that they seem and numerous petitions, they would not vote for any of the on the platform that because he rest have learned from our time we have. other apart. men and women are at stake. agendas. to ignore the Middle East and still refuse to acknowledge the terrible candidates that we’re was the mayor of New York on The TribPM in Pitts- with General David Petraeus. Here is what he told us this They feed off our indecision, It is wrong for politicians to When it comes to fi ghting and its culture? second largest religion in the currently having shoved down Sept. 11 he knows about foreign burgh has an almost identi- If you pay attention to his- week. We are making progress and see our bleeding hearts as use war as a vote-getter. That is winning the war in Iraq, we need All over the school, there are world. our throats. policy. cal cover that the Merciad tory, I kind of think they are and the surge is working. our greatest weakness and their immoral and cowardly, but that to stop listening to the guys in majors and specialties for those This even extends to the It seems every couple of years John McCain, who is quali- produced a few weeks ideas we already knew. So here Not only have the eight of greatest weapon. is what is happening in Wash- pinstripes and start listening to who would like to study Eastern campus ministry, who when I we get a new batch of presiden- fi ed but possibly the most ago. is the point. the last 12 weeks in Iraq seen a Then there are the costly les- ington. the men in uniform. Asia, the Russian Federation, the came last year to ask why there tial hopefuls with nothing to say. watered-down politician today, War is not pretty, but the right marked reduction in violence, sons of Vietnam. I know this The left, which largely believe Actually when it comes to lis- Balkans and all over Europe. were no mosques listed in the This isn’t a matter of conserva- constantly plays both sides of The new fries at the action to take and the easy way but we are beginning to kick al is a different war and a vastly that the war on terror is Amer- tening to people in pinstripes, I How do they feel about one “Listing of Local Places of tive or liberal; it’s a matter of the fence, but still supports one Laker are more substantial out are rarely the same thing. Qaeda’s butt. This is, unfortu- different enemy, but the central ica’s fault, refuses to acknowl- think I would rather listen to a of the most relevant and press- Worship,” I was intercepted by people not using their brains. of the most unpopular presi- than past fries. No matter what the extreme nately for them, a humiliation. issue really is the same. edge any improvement in Iraq. New York Yankee than a politi- ing geographical areas of the the knitting club. Presidential campaigns nor- dents ever. left would have you believe, And humiliation is not some- Once we go to war, we must On the other side, some cian. world? I asked them about the near- mally start up about midway Then we have Fred Thomp- The Bad It seems they almost discour- est mosque, and they asked me through the year before the son, who has come in too late age its study. if Jews worshiped there. election. For the 2008 election, to pass judgment on right now, The Laker has new straws Vote or you have no right to complain Get the message guys Arabic as a language is almost Does anyone see my point? campaigning started at the end and Ron Paul, the poster child that bend, but now they never taken. For the past couple With all the good that can come of 2006. Apparently, we’re not for crazy niche politicians who don’t reach the bottom of years, the highest enrollment in out of understanding and build- allowed to have even two years will never win anything outside people I know that aren’t regis- see everyday in the news. The their clothing dancing, but then the cup. By Amanda Valauri any class never broke over ten. ing tolerance in the Middle East, in the middle of a presidential of their home districts. tered to vote. Since the future of liberal media does not often By Merissa again, they are probably the Contributing writer Considering the enormous why should the academic pro- term to pretend that we are On the Democrat side, we this country rests in our hands, trust the government or its Frank women who are looking for Don’t complain about Opinion editor area of the world where it is grams turn a blind eye? going to try to be bipartisan don’t really have any good parking if you can’t park it is of the utmost importance politicians, which in turn causes those sleazy men with whom spoken primarily, this is highly How squeaky must the wheel before we have to be all riled choices either. Hillary Clinton is between the lines, not on As a student, a woman and an that we as a generation make Americans to not trust the gov- they want to go home. disconcerting. On top of this, get before this college takes up about the next set of elec- one of the most fake politicians them. American citizen, I think there is our voice heard. ernment. With recent incidents Don’t get me wrong, I love As a confi dent, self-respect- the professors have always been notice? tions. It’s bad enough that we I have ever seen in my life. All no more important responsibil- We all know change happens involving Larry Craig, Bill Clin- compliments as much as the ing woman, I have a hard time Fulbright scholars, who provide We’re very lucky this year have this issue in Congress, but of her speeches are really obvi- ity to this country than voting. slowly. By joining the millions ton and Mark Foley, it is hard to next girl, but there is a point dismissing this insulting attitude deep cultural understanding but that Professor Breckenridge do we really have to deal with a ously calculated to appeal to Although the presidential that vote every year, giving our think that the government is not when enough is enough. men have. no continuity in teaching styles. is no longer dean of the busi- new round of presidential cam- whatever audience she’s speak- The Ugly election is a year away, the can- infl uence is invaluable. keeping secrets. I was at a bar in Pittsburgh If I tell you that I am seeing Many times it only encourages ness school, and can focus on paign crap every two years from ing to that day, and she seems to didates for both sides are lining The choices made on Capitol History reiterates this thought a few weeks ago when a guy someone, accept it and move Emptying the dump- the drop-out rate. teaching a couple classes again. now on? have natural talent at polarizing up and making their stances Hill affect us every day. when we look at our past, with who thought he was God’s gift on. I hate to admit this, but we sters on Briggs and Lewis How are Americans to under- One of these, History of the It wouldn’t be so bad if the people politically. known. These decisions affect our incidents like the Watergate to women approached us. He use lines to deter advances from avenues are consistent. stand such a huge and diverse Modern Middle East, is a God- candidates were at least some- John Edwards is running the Watching the Republican con- hourly wages, determine our Scandal. was there with his friends. They persistent men. They always seem to come population of people stretch- send to those who are studying what promising, but the last few same old campaign we saw in vention, I experienced a variety federal fi nancial aid, decide the While these issues don’t help were all Marines. During this episode I used around 3 a.m. when every- ing from the Mediterranean to the region. Perhaps this is a step times around it seems like they’re the last election when he was of reactions. amount of tax we pay, whether the call to vote and have faith in Before this overzealous man one of those “let you down one is deep asleep. the Java Sea if the programs in the right direction, but only all form and no substance. All running with Kerry, nothing First and foremost, I really or not to implement the draft the system, that just means we came over to us, one of his easy” lines. When my pursuitor encourage ignorance? time will tell. interesting there. loved that a lot of the people in and what to do about global have to work that much harder to friends was chatting us up. We asked for my phone number, I The recent e-mail Student Barack Obama is perhaps the my building were watching it. warming among a multitude of study our candidates and make made it apparent that we were politely declined by saying, “I addressing the meningitis HELP WANTED only interesting candidate on I only know this because we other issues. informed decisions so that we not interested, but did that stop don’t give out my number, but Apartments outbreak said some stu- Movie Extras. the Democratic side because were all screaming at the TV We don’t think about these can attempt to have honest poli- this guy? Of course not. 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Please e-mail any suggetions to Undercover Shoppers 2004, and we don’t really know they have said they always hated: cuts can only be justifi ed if you to see what is going on with the enough to be the lucky ladies he Guys, I am not saying you $350 per student per [email protected]. too much more about him now. politics. voted and made an effort to election every once and a while. was taking home. shouldn’t pursue a cute girl Earn up to $150 per day. Under cover month. The GB&U is a compilation of In all likelihood, this election No matter what your political have a say. Democrat, Republican, Inde- Where should women draw when you are out, but if she Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining Contact Matt Larson student opinions. will be at least as disappointing opinion, it is still terribly impor- I think one of the reasons pendent, we should all be proud the line? This behavior is not declines your advances accept it establishments at as the last couple were in terms tant to be a part of it. people do not want to vote is to be a part of our country’s acceptable for any man. Many and move on to the next scant- Exp. Not RE. Call 800-722-4791 814-873-5814 of choices. It is disturbing how many because of the corruption we changing history. women do encourage this by ily-clad woman down the bar. PAGE 16 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007 Women’s hockey starts strong Polo wins third straight captain Stephanie Jones and By Kyle Craig co-captains senior Danielle Staff writer team with six goals and three Ayearst, junior Natalie Payne steals in his fourth appearance and freshman Meghan Agosta, this season to lead the Lakers to There’s nothing quite like defeated the Flames 3-1 on victory. the sound of an ice hockey Friday after trailing the Flames Freshman Nathan Steiner skate gliding over the ice with 1-0 in the fi rst period. Agosta added four goals and four thousands of fans cheering on, led all scores with three goals. assists. or the sound of the puck hitting The Lakers enter the season On the defensive end the the back of the net sending the ranked second in preseason polls Lakers used four different home crowd into mayhem. and look to make a statement as goalies with senior Kyle Boguki For the last six months, the they open the season at Robert and junior Jorge Montero having Mercyhurst Ice Center has lacked Morris University on Tuesday three saves apiece. this feeling as it was undergoing evening. The Salem International game renovations to make the sport The girls spent 11 consecutive was the home opener for the more enjoyable for its fans. weeks atop the nation last Lakers and was the men’s fi rst This week kicked off the season and will look to conference victory this season. opening to the 2007-2008 regain that position against The Lakers ended their stellar women’s hockey season. T he No. 1 Wisconsin. weekend with a third straight team opened up its season on The Lakers will also look to conference win against Penn Friday with an exhibition match earn their sixth straight Collegiate Sports Information photo State Behrend on Sunday. against the Vaughan Flames. Hockey America title as well as Freshman Ryan Speers scored two goals to help give the During the game the Lions The Flames are part of the their fourth consecutive trip to Lakers a 13-4 win against Penn State Behrend on Sunday. drew fi rst blood in the fi rst Canadian Women’s Hockey the NCAA playoffs. Junior Alex Perry added four quarter but the Lakers held League and feature fi ve former This Friday is the team’s By Rhonda Marable goals, two assists and one steal them to one goal, as they scored Mercyhurst stars. homeopener against the Staff writer during the game with freshman three unanawered to take the The ladies, led by senior University of Maine at 7 p.m. Alex Moggridge adding four lead for good. Mercyhurst College men’s goals as well. The Lakers kept their lead water polo had a huge weekend Head coach Curtis Robinette intact and ended the game by Men’s soccer drops two in GLIAC winning all three conference attributed several factors to the winning 13-4. Colton scored on a penalty kick games and beating each team by big victory. The offense for the afternoon By Katie Waldin to boost the Lakers’ confi dence Staff writer at least seven points. “This was a good game; the was once again led by Schonhoff in the 66th minute. Although the The most exciting game of energy level was higher and who added three goals, two men played hard, they ended up the weekend was the rematch we played better defense and assists, two steals and one drawn This weekend was quite leaving the fi eld with a Great victory over Gannon University offense this time,” he said. ejection. possibly the most disappointing Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Saturday night. The defensive effort was led Freshman Ryan Speers weekend for the Mercyhurst Conference match loss of 6-4. Leading the offense against by juniors Ryan Holt and junior and Perry added two goals College men’s soccer team. On Sunday the men challenged Gannon this weekend was junior Jake Coin, who made fi ve and apiece while four other Lakers With inconsistent playing and the Saginaw Valley Cardinals for center Andrew Schonhoff with three steals, respectively. contributed single goals to the poor communication between the second time this year. For 84 eight spectacular goals, one Four other Lakers made team’s effort. players, the men were unable minutes of the game the Lakers assist and three drawn ejections. contributions to the team’s 14- The defense was relentless to hold on to leads that they held on to a 1-0 lead. With seven seconds left in steal game. with seven Lakers having multi- created early in both games. With only six minutes left the second quarter Schonhoff Coin believes that the team is steal games during the season- With a 3-1 lead in the fi rst half Saginaw Valley scored twice to managed a cross cage goal with starting to adjust to playing in high 15 steal game. against Northwood University, earn the win. two defenders on him to bring different pools. Freshman goalie Andy the Lakers looked strong as they “It was probably the most the Lakers to an 8-4 lead at the “I think we knew what to Sekulski added 12 saves and moved the ball up and down the disappointing weekend for us half. expect this game and we were three steals with Holt also fi eld. all year,” sophomore David Gannon took a chance for better at dealing with the shallow adding three steals. After a few break downs Moehle said. a comeback in the third and water,” he said. The three consecutive between players and Freshmen Tommy Lund was scored two goals while the Saturday’s game against victories during the weekend miscommunications between similarly disappointed in the Lakers were held to one. Gannon was preceded by improve the men’s season record the offense and defense, the weekend. The victory was sealed in the a 13-3 victory over Salem to 7-5 with a conference record Timberwolves slipped in three “We just had a few break fourth quarter with the Lakers International. of 3-1. goals before the end of the fi rst downs that were costly,” scoring seven goals and holding The Lakers took an early lead Mercyhurst travels to Salem, half to take the lead 4-3. Lund said. “The game against the Golden Knights to just three in the fi rst quarter, scoring nine W. Va. on Oct. 13 to challenge After Northwood tapped in Saginaw was 85 minutes of more tallies to end the game goals and allowing just one. Salem International at 4 p.m. its fi fth goal of the game early in perfect soccer, and fi ve minutes 16-9. Senior Ashton Farrell led the before enjoying a week off. the second half, freshmen Billy of terrible soccer.” PAGE 16 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 PAGE 17 Women’s hockey starts strong Polo wins third straight captain Stephanie Jones and By Kyle Craig Women’s soccer wins ninth straight co-captains senior Danielle Staff writer team with six goals and three Ayearst, junior Natalie Payne ninth goal of the season came Sluga tallied the assist. goal of the year with the assist Rehnart had this to say about steals in his fourth appearance and freshman Meghan Agosta, By Stephen Duggan from an assist by sophomore The women faced a tougher credited to her sister Jacque, the game, “I think we are playing Staff writer this season to lead the Lakers to There’s nothing quite like defeated the Flames 3-1 on Karla Vogt. Ten minutes later opponent on Sunday, as who has fi ve assists this season. well as a team and we are looking victory. the sound of an ice hockey Friday after trailing the Flames the Lakers had doubled their Northern Michigan rolled into The Mercyhurst defense stronger each game. Freshman Nathan Steiner skate gliding over the ice with 1-0 in the fi rst period. Agosta The Mercyhurst College advantage, and this time junior town. This would be a crucial hung on throughout the next 60 “Northern Michigan was added four goals and four thousands of fans cheering on, led all scores with three goals. women’s soccer team continued Hailee Maiorano found the back game against one of the stronger minutes, showing why they have a good test for us to show if assists. or the sound of the puck hitting The Lakers enter the season its fi ne form this weekend of the net. of their GLIAC rivals. conceded only six goals this we are ready to play the tough On the defensive end the the back of the net sending the ranked second in preseason polls winning two games and edging The Lakers were on a roll and The game got underway on a season so far. teams and Sunday showed we Lakers used four different home crowd into mayhem. and look to make a statement as ever closer to equalling last had found their rhythm. Their sunny Sunday afternoon. It was Heintzmann held on for yet are going to be able to compete goalies with senior Kyle Boguki For the last six months, the they open the season at Robert year’s record. ability to put teams away early a tight affair with few chances in another clean sheet in what has with the top teams.” and junior Jorge Montero having Mercyhurst Ice Center has lacked Morris University on Tuesday The Lakers have made the has resulted in a lot of success the fi rst 20 minutes. However on been a standout season for her The Lakers will need to bring three saves apiece. this feeling as it was undergoing evening. Mercyhurst Soccer Field a this season. the half hour mark Mercyhurst thus far. Her defense allowed their best to Grand Valley on The Salem International game renovations to make the sport The girls spent 11 consecutive fortress, picking up four wins in They came out blazing in the would fi nd a breakthrough only one shot on goal in the Friday when they take on the No. was the home opener for the more enjoyable for its fans. weeks atop the nation last four games and have yet to drop second half with junior Christine Adrienne Sluga scored her fi fth game. 1 ranked team in the nation. Lakers and was the men’s fi rst This week kicked off the season and will look to a conference tie. With an overall Rehnart making no mistake on conference victory this season. opening to the 2007-2008 regain that position against record of 9-1-1 the Lakers are the breakaway. Senior Adrienne The Lakers ended their stellar women’s hockey season. T he No. 1 Wisconsin. pushing for a spot in the top 25 Sluga fi nished a Taylor Hilinski weekend with a third straight team opened up its season on The Lakers will also look to rankings. corner kick to make it 4-0. conference win against Penn Friday with an exhibition match earn their sixth straight Collegiate On Friday Pitt-Johnstown A scorer turned to a provider Sports Information photo State Behrend on Sunday. against the Vaughan Flames. Hockey America title as well as came to Erie intent on causing in the 59th minute, when Freshman Ryan Speers scored two goals to help give the During the game the Lions The Flames are part of the their fourth consecutive trip to an upset. The Lakers, however, sophomore Hilinski fi nished Lakers a 13-4 win against Penn State Behrend on Sunday. drew fi rst blood in the fi rst Canadian Women’s Hockey the NCAA playoffs. had a seven-game winning streak coolly from a Sluga pass. The Junior Alex Perry added four quarter but the Lakers held League and feature fi ve former This Friday is the team’s that they were not about to Lakers closed up shop in the By Rhonda Marable goals, two assists and one steal them to one goal, as they scored Mercyhurst stars. homeopener against the surrender. Junior Sarah Powell 72nd minute, when freshman Staff writer during the game with freshman three unanawered to take the The ladies, led by senior University of Maine at 7 p.m. opened the scoring for the Lindsey Meyer notched her Alex Moggridge adding four lead for good. Lakers in the 13th minute. Her fi rst of the season, while Jacque Mercyhurst College men’s goals as well. The Lakers kept their lead water polo had a huge weekend Head coach Curtis Robinette intact and ended the game by Men’s soccer drops two in GLIAC winning all three conference attributed several factors to the winning 13-4. Colton scored on a penalty kick games and beating each team by big victory. The offense for the afternoon By Katie Waldin to boost the Lakers’ confi dence Staff writer at least seven points. “This was a good game; the was once again led by Schonhoff in the 66th minute. Although the The most exciting game of energy level was higher and who added three goals, two men played hard, they ended up the weekend was the rematch we played better defense and assists, two steals and one drawn This weekend was quite leaving the fi eld with a Great victory over Gannon University offense this time,” he said. ejection. possibly the most disappointing Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Saturday night. The defensive effort was led Freshman Ryan Speers weekend for the Mercyhurst Conference match loss of 6-4. Leading the offense against by juniors Ryan Holt and junior and Perry added two goals College men’s soccer team. On Sunday the men challenged Gannon this weekend was junior Jake Coin, who made fi ve and apiece while four other Lakers With inconsistent playing and the Saginaw Valley Cardinals for center Andrew Schonhoff with three steals, respectively. contributed single goals to the poor communication between the second time this year. For 84 eight spectacular goals, one Four other Lakers made team’s effort. players, the men were unable minutes of the game the Lakers assist and three drawn ejections. contributions to the team’s 14- The defense was relentless to hold on to leads that they held on to a 1-0 lead. With seven seconds left in steal game. with seven Lakers having multi- created early in both games. With only six minutes left the second quarter Schonhoff Coin believes that the team is steal games during the season- With a 3-1 lead in the fi rst half Saginaw Valley scored twice to managed a cross cage goal with starting to adjust to playing in high 15 steal game. against Northwood University, earn the win. two defenders on him to bring different pools. Freshman goalie Andy the Lakers looked strong as they “It was probably the most the Lakers to an 8-4 lead at the “I think we knew what to Sekulski added 12 saves and moved the ball up and down the disappointing weekend for us half. expect this game and we were three steals with Holt also fi eld. all year,” sophomore David Gannon took a chance for better at dealing with the shallow adding three steals. After a few break downs Moehle said. a comeback in the third and water,” he said. The three consecutive between players and Freshmen Tommy Lund was scored two goals while the Saturday’s game against victories during the weekend miscommunications between similarly disappointed in the Lakers were held to one. Gannon was preceded by improve the men’s season record the offense and defense, the weekend. The victory was sealed in the a 13-3 victory over Salem to 7-5 with a conference record Timberwolves slipped in three “We just had a few break fourth quarter with the Lakers International. of 3-1. goals before the end of the fi rst downs that were costly,” scoring seven goals and holding The Lakers took an early lead Mercyhurst travels to Salem, half to take the lead 4-3. Lund said. “The game against Scoot Williams photo the Golden Knights to just three in the fi rst quarter, scoring nine W. Va. on Oct. 13 to challenge After Northwood tapped in Saginaw was 85 minutes of more tallies to end the game goals and allowing just one. Salem International at 4 p.m. its fi fth goal of the game early in perfect soccer, and fi ve minutes Sophomore Taylor Hilinski (16) battles for a header 16-9. Senior Ashton Farrell led the before enjoying a week off. the second half, freshmen Billy of terrible soccer.” during last Wednesday’s game. PAGE 18 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Volleyball falls short to Gannon Last week’s results... in dominating fashion by the 30-20. They remain unbeaten By Christine Mersch score of 30-25, 30-17, 30-25. in GLIAC play with a record of Staff Writer Football...... Sept. 29, L 59-43, Ashland Mercyhurst totaled 55 kills in 7-0. Leading Mercyhurst were Womens tennis...... Sept. 28, W 8-1, Findlay the match, while picking up its Smith and Erin English, who Sept. 29, W 8-1, Wayne State Field hockey...... Sept. 29, L 5-0, Bloomsburg The Mercyhurst College second GLIAC victory of the each recorded 10 kills apiece. Sept. 30, L 2-1, East Stroudsburg women’s volleyball team has season. Leading the team with The women’s volleyball team Men’s soccer…………………………………………...... Sept. 28, L 6-4, Northwood been stressing the importance outstanding play was junior will be back in action Tuesday Sept. 30, L 2-1, Saginaw Valley State of big and small wins all season. Lauren Kubinski, who led all at 7 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Women’s soccer……………………………………...... Sept. 26, W 6-0, Pitt-Johnstown Sept. 30, W 1-0, Northern Michigan Last weekend’s trip to the players with 14 kills and three Athletic Center, playing host Men’s water polo...... Sept. 29, W 13-3, Salem International Upper Peninsula provided them solo blocks. Assisting her was to crosstown rival Gannon Sept. 29, W 16-9, Gannon with one big victory against co-captain Julia Butler, with a University. Senior Sara Kuntz Sept. 30, W 13-4, Penn State Behrend Lake Superior State and one match high of 46 assists. commented on the rivalry Women’s volleyball………………………...... Sept. 28, W 3-0, Wayne State Sept. 29, L 3-1, Hillsdale small victory against Northern Looking to pick up their third between the two teams. Oct. 2, L 3-2, Gannon Michigan. straight GLIAC victory, the “Playing against Gannon is Women’s hockey...... Oct. 2, W 3-0, Robert Morris What’s the difference between Lakers welcomed No. 15 ranked always a competitive match. the two? Defeating LSS was one Hillsdale to the Mercyhurst We are heading into the contest Schonhoff/Ezzo athletes of the week for the win column and shows Athletic Center on Saturday. with a positive attitude and are in league standings, but the Freshman Justine Smith looking to come away with a Junior Andrew Schonhoff of the men’s water polo team has earned male loss against NM shows up in a headed into Saturday’s contest victory,” Kuntz said. athlete of the week honors after scoring 13 goals in four CWPA conference column all its own: the column fully aware that they were playing The Lakers entered the games to lead the Lakers to 3-1 record on the week. After losing a hard- fought 11-10 contest to Gannon during midweek, Schonhoff scored eight based on tough, competitive, a highly ranked team. Gannon game with junior Jenna goals as Mercyhurst dominated its cross-town rivals the 16-9 on Saturday. consistent play all the way to the “Our attitude was to just put Matson playing with a sprained He added two goals in the fi rst game against Gannon and added three end. it all out there,” she said. ankle. After the Lakers went up more in a win over Penn State Behrend. This past weekend the Lakers The Lakers did just that and 2-1, Matson and the team wore Freshman women’s tennis player Kim Ezzo has earned female athlete of the came up with both types of in the second game came up out and lost the fi nal two games week honors continues to stay unbeaten in GLIAC singles play as she swept victories once again. with 17 kills and won the third to give Gannon the win. The Findlay University and Wayne State University on Friday and Saturday. In On Friday night the squad to extend the match. Lakers fell to 14-7 overall and dual matches Ezzo is 9-1 at No. 2 singles and 6-0 in the GLIAC, as well as 7-3 hosted GLIAC opponent Wayne Hillsdale provided too much 2-6 in the GLIAC. in doubles and 4-2 in the GLIAC which helps the Lakers to their best overall start in over a decade. State from Detroit, Mich. Those power for the team, as they were The Lakers next game will be in attendance watched the victorious in four games by the on Friday when they travel to Men’s water polo named team of the week Lakers down the competition scores of 30-13, 30-26, 20-32, Grand Valley State University.

After the men’s water polo team fell to Gannon last Tuesday, they won three consecutive conference games to improve their record to 3-1 in the Colle- Men’s lacrosse honored for successful 2007 season giate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division. During the week the Lakers won three-consecutive conference games after falling to crosstown Mercyhurst won the East named to the second team and rival Gannon, and outscored their opponents by an impressive 42-16 margin. By Chris Davis Coast Conference posting a senior Mike Grizanti named Sports editor Four days after falling to Gannon, the Lakers bounced back to defeat the 6-0 overall record, as head honorable mention. Golden Knights 16-9, using eight goals from Schonhoff. The Lakers followed up that victory with two impressive defensive performances against Salem coach Chris Ryan led the Lakers Junior Lashomb thought the International and Penn State Behrend. Mercyhurst, with a 3-1 mark in the The Mercyhurst College to M&B Stadium in Baltimore, dinner was an impressive event. CWPA Southern Division, improved its overall record to 7-5. Athletic Department honored Md. “It was very nice of the school the 2007 men’s lacrosse team Because of the success, to honor the program in such a Women’s fi eld hockey drops two on weekend with a hot buffet style brunch Ryan was named the United professional manner,” he said. on Saturday morning at the States Intercollegiate Lacrosse “We will work hard to set The fi eld hockey team dropped a pair of games on the weekend, falling to Marriott Courtyard Ambassador Association (USILA) coach of our goals even higher for this No. 2 Bloomsburg, 5-0 on Friday and East Stroudsburg, 2-1. on Sunday. The Lakers have fallen to 3-8 on the season and will play against Shippensburg Room on upper Peach Street. the year for the second time in coming year, and it all starts University on Sunday at noon. It took place on Homecoming his career. with the commitment we put Weekend and was open to the He was also named, as one of forth into our fall ball season.” Men’s and women’s cross country defeat Gannon general public. three local coaches, a Champions The school also gave each of The Lakers fi nished last For Education coach of the the players that were members The men’s cross country team defeated Gannon University for the 5th straight time at the 7th annual Race in the Park held on Saturday at season with a record of 13-2 year. of the 2007 team watches. Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Township. Mercyhurst was lead in the race overall and advanced to the 2007 The Lakers had fi ve All- Senior Chris Waheibi thought by defending individual champion senior Kenny Foster who fi nished fi rst in NCAA Division II National Americans voted on by the the athletic administration was the race Championship game for the fi rst USILA. very generous in putting on this The women defeated Gannon on Saturday by one point as freshman Cherie Jackson crossed the fi nish line in fi rst place for the second consective time in school history, losing to They included seniors Bryon event for the team. week. Jackson is coming off a week in which she earned the Great Lakers the Le Moyne College Dolphins Lindner, Adam Mulherin and “I was amazed of what the Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Runner of the Week The Lakers have 6-5 in the lowest scoring national Joe Thon to the fi rst team, administration did for us,” now defeated Gannon for the fi rst time in two years. championship game ever. sophomore Jason Lashomb Waheibi said. PAGE 18 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007 Oct. 3, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 19 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Volleyball falls short to Gannon Football falls short in dominating fashion by the 30-20. They remain unbeaten The 24-yard touchdown to Last week’s results... By Christine Mersch score of 30-25, 30-17, 30-25. in GLIAC play with a record of By Kyle Craig Haynes capped a four play, 66 Staff Writer Staff writer Football...... Sept. 29, L 59-43, Ashland Mercyhurst totaled 55 kills in 7-0. Leading Mercyhurst were yard drive, which exploited Womens tennis...... Sept. 28, W 8-1, Findlay the match, while picking up its Smith and Erin English, who Sept. 29, W 8-1, Wayne State slight weaknesses in the Eagles’ Field hockey...... Sept. 29, L 5-0, Bloomsburg The Mercyhurst College second GLIAC victory of the each recorded 10 kills apiece. Five hundred and fi fty secondary. Sept. 30, L 2-1, East Stroudsburg women’s volleyball team has season. Leading the team with The women’s volleyball team yards of total offense was not On the very next Lakers drive Men’s soccer…………………………………………...... Sept. 28, L 6-4, Northwood been stressing the importance outstanding play was junior will be back in action Tuesday enough to push the Mercyhurst the team yet again disheartened Sept. 30, L 2-1, Saginaw Valley State of big and small wins all season. Lauren Kubinski, who led all at 7 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Women’s soccer……………………………………...... Sept. 26, W 6-0, Pitt-Johnstown College football team past the the Eagles’ defense, driving 80 Sept. 30, W 1-0, Northern Michigan Last weekend’s trip to the players with 14 kills and three Athletic Center, playing host Ashland University Eagles on yards to put the team within one Men’s water polo...... Sept. 29, W 13-3, Salem International Upper Peninsula provided them solo blocks. Assisting her was to crosstown rival Gannon Homecoming weekend. touchdown of Ashland. Sept. 29, W 16-9, Gannon with one big victory against co-captain Julia Butler, with a University. Senior Sara Kuntz The Lakers played in front Richard Stokes had his fi rst Sept. 30, W 13-4, Penn State Behrend Lake Superior State and one match high of 46 assists. commented on the rivalry Women’s volleyball………………………...... Sept. 28, W 3-0, Wayne State of one their largest crowds this receiving touchdown of the Sept. 29, L 3-1, Hillsdale small victory against Northern Looking to pick up their third between the two teams. season with nearly 3,360 fans game to make the score 35-28. Oct. 2, L 3-2, Gannon Michigan. straight GLIAC victory, the “Playing against Gannon is in attendance. T he Lakers, Fans began to recall just two Women’s hockey...... Oct. 2, W 3-0, Robert Morris What’s the difference between Lakers welcomed No. 15 ranked always a competitive match. however, were uprooted 59-43 weeks ago when the Lakers the two? Defeating LSS was one Hillsdale to the Mercyhurst We are heading into the contest in what looked like it was going came back from a 21-3 defi cit to Schonhoff/Ezzo athletes of the week for the win column and shows Athletic Center on Saturday. with a positive attitude and are to be another come-from- defeat the Wayne State Warriors in league standings, but the Freshman Justine Smith looking to come away with a behind win for the team. in an epic overtime battle. Junior Andrew Schonhoff of the men’s water polo team has earned male loss against NM shows up in a headed into Saturday’s contest victory,” Kuntz said. The Eagles jumped out to It was looking as though déjà athlete of the week honors after scoring 13 goals in four CWPA conference column all its own: the column fully aware that they were playing The Lakers entered the Anthony Martin photo games to lead the Lakers to 3-1 record on the week. After losing a hard- an enormous 21-0 lead in the vu was taking place when on fought 11-10 contest to Gannon during midweek, Schonhoff scored eight based on tough, competitive, a highly ranked team. Gannon game with junior Jenna Senior Jen Daly returns a serve during her No. 1 singles victory over Ferris State. second quarter and it looked as the very next play the Lakers goals as Mercyhurst dominated its cross-town rivals the 16-9 on Saturday. consistent play all the way to the “Our attitude was to just put Matson playing with a sprained though the Lakers were doomed recovered a perfectly executed He added two goals in the fi rst game against Gannon and added three end. it all out there,” she said. ankle. After the Lakers went up from the beginning. on-side kick. more in a win over Penn State Behrend. This past weekend the Lakers The Lakers did just that and 2-1, Matson and the team wore Fortunately for Mercyhurst, Unfortunately for the Lakers, Freshman women’s tennis player Kim Ezzo has earned female athlete of the came up with both types of in the second game came up out and lost the fi nal two games Tennis third in GLIAC the team was just getting started. this was the closest they week honors continues to stay unbeaten in GLIAC singles play as she swept victories once again. with 17 kills and won the third to give Gannon the win. The The Lakers jumped on board would get to the Eagles. An Findlay University and Wayne State University on Friday and Saturday. In On Friday night the squad to extend the match. Lakers fell to 14-7 overall and can win,” freshman Kim Ezzo 2 at No.1, while Jaclyn McLean with a one-yard touchdown interception thrown by Phillis dual matches Ezzo is 9-1 at No. 2 singles and 6-0 in the GLIAC, as well as 7-3 By Kirk Campbell hosted GLIAC opponent Wayne Hillsdale provided too much 2-6 in the GLIAC. said. Ezzo has the best individual and Raynor won 8-3 at No. pass from senior Mitch Phillis gave the Eagles momentum in doubles and 4-2 in the GLIAC which helps the Lakers to their best overall Staff writer start in over a decade. State from Detroit, Mich. Those power for the team, as they were The Lakers next game will be record for the Lakers this 2, and Elizabeth Mullane and to senior Brandon Hill, capping heading into the fourth quarter, in attendance watched the victorious in four games by the on Friday when they travel to season, posting an impressive 9- Macke also won 8-3 at No. 3. a four-minute, 66-yard drive in as the Lakers fell 59-43. Men’s water polo named team of the week Lakers down the competition scores of 30-13, 30-26, 20-32, Grand Valley State University. By s weeping Findlay 0 record at No. 2 singles. Once again Mercyhurst was the second quarter. This was the On a high note, back-up University and Wayne State Mercyhurst started its led by Ezzo in singles as she fi rst of four touchdown passes quarterback Joe Laffey had After the men’s water polo team fell to Gannon last Tuesday, they won three University this past weekend the weekend of GLIAC play with earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at thrown by Phillis in the game. a career high 131 yards, one consecutive conference games to improve their record to 3-1 in the Colle- Men’s lacrosse honored for successful 2007 season giate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division. During the week the Mercyhurst College women’s an 8-1 victory over Findlay. No. 2. Raynor has been just Mercyhurst helped ease the passing touchdown and one Lakers won three-consecutive conference games after falling to crosstown Mercyhurst won the East named to the second team and tennis team is in unfamiliar The Lakers were challenged as impressive as Ezzo, as she gap by scoring again late in the rushing touchdown. By Chris Davis rival Gannon, and outscored their opponents by an impressive 42-16 margin. Coast Conference posting a senior Mike Grizanti named territory, posting a 8-1 (5-1) throughout doubles competition improved to 8-1 in dual matches second quarter to put the game Haynes and Hill, who Sports editor Four days after falling to Gannon, the Lakers bounced back to defeat the 6-0 overall record, as head honorable mention. record and tied for third place in but ultimately prevailed 8-4 in with her 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 4. Golden Knights 16-9, using eight goals from Schonhoff. The Lakers followed at 28-14. combined for three touchdowns up that victory with two impressive defensive performances against Salem coach Chris Ryan led the Lakers Junior Lashomb thought the the Great Lakes Interscholastic No. 1 and No. 3, and 8-6 in No. The Lakers’ other three wins Phillis hit junior wide receiver and 289 total yards, led the International and Penn State Behrend. Mercyhurst, with a 3-1 mark in the The Mercyhurst College to M&B Stadium in Baltimore, dinner was an impressive event. Athletic Conference (GLIAC). 2. came at No. 3 with McLean Aaron Haynes for fi ve yards Lakers’ offense. Phillis ended CWPA Southern Division, improved its overall record to 7-5. Athletic Department honored Md. “It was very nice of the school The third place standing is Singles play was the same story winning 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, while on a drive, which featured Hill his day with four touchdowns the 2007 men’s lacrosse team Because of the success, to honor the program in such a the fi rst time in fi ve seasons the as the Lakers rolled winning fi ve Mullane battled to a 7-5, 6-4 win compiling 44 of his 163 yards and 324 passing yards, while Women’s fi eld hockey drops two on weekend with a hot buffet style brunch Ryan was named the United professional manner,” he said. Lakers have been in this position of six matches. Jennifer Daly at No. 5 and Macke won 6-4, 7-5 for the day. The Eagles retaliated Richard Stokes carried the ball on Saturday morning at the States Intercollegiate Lacrosse “We will work hard to set with three conference matches won at No. 1 6-3, 6-2 and Ezzo at No. 6. shortly after, sending the Lakers 19 times for 55 yards. The fi eld hockey team dropped a pair of games on the weekend, falling to Marriott Courtyard Ambassador Association (USILA) coach of our goals even higher for this remaining. picked up the victory at No. 2, “We have to prepare ourselves trailing 35-14 at halftime. Even though the Mercyhurst No. 2 Bloomsburg, 5-0 on Friday and East Stroudsburg, 2-1. on Sunday. The Lakers have fallen to 3-8 on the season and will play against Shippensburg Room on upper Peach Street. the year for the second time in coming year, and it all starts On the team’s excellent start, 6-2, 6-2, while Meghan Raynor physically and mentally for The second half opened Lakers (4-2, 3-2 GLIAC) came University on Sunday at noon. It took place on Homecoming his career. with the commitment we put Christine Mersch said, “I don’t defeated her opponent 6-1, 6- Saginaw and Northwood with the Lakers picking apart up short, it was an exciting game Weekend and was open to the He was also named, as one of forth into our fall ball season.” feel there is any added pressure. 3 at No. 4. Kelton Macke and because they are two really the Eagles’ defense. Phillis for the homecoming fans. Men’s and women’s cross country defeat Gannon general public. three local coaches, a Champions The school also gave each of We knew coming into the season Maria Franco also recorded competitive teams; as a team we commented on the teams’ The Lakers will look to The Lakers fi nished last For Education coach of the the players that were members that we were going to be a solid wins for the Lakers at No. 5 and need to play great tennis,” said mindset heading into the second recover from the loss and try to The men’s cross country team defeated Gannon University for the 5th straight time at the 7th annual Race in the Park held on Saturday at season with a record of 13-2 year. of the 2007 team watches. team and have a great chance of No. 6. Raynor. half. “At halftime we talked upset Grand Valley State (4-0, 3- Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Township. Mercyhurst was lead in the race overall and advanced to the 2007 The Lakers had fi ve All- Senior Chris Waheibi thought performing well in the GLIAC The Lakers took the court on Mercyhurst looks to improve about how we wanted to come 0 GLIAC) on Saturday at Tullio by defending individual champion senior Kenny Foster who fi nished fi rst in NCAA Division II National Americans voted on by the the athletic administration was this year.” Saturday against Wayne State its third place standing in the out and get back into the game Field. the race Championship game for the fi rst USILA. very generous in putting on this As the Lakers continue to pile and dominated the Warriors GLIAC when they travel to and we did just that.” A win for Mercyhurst would The women defeated Gannon on Saturday by one point as freshman Cherie Jackson crossed the fi nish line in fi rst place for the second consective time in school history, losing to They included seniors Bryon event for the team. up the wins their confi dence from start to fi nish, recording Saginaw Valley State on Friday Phillis looked to Haynes mark a monumental upset as the week. Jackson is coming off a week in which she earned the Great Lakers the Le Moyne College Dolphins Lindner, Adam Mulherin and “I was amazed of what the continues to grow. “We now an 8-1 victory. Mercyhurst’s and Northwood on Saturday. completing back-to- back passes Lakers of Grand Valley State Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Runner of the Week The Lakers have 6-5 in the lowest scoring national Joe Thon to the fi rst team, administration did for us,” enter all of our matches against doubles play picked up all three Northwood is tied for fi rst in for 27 and 24 yards which put hold back-to-back Division II now defeated Gannon for the fi rst time in two years. championship game ever. sophomore Jason Lashomb Waheibi said. quality opponents knowing we wins, as Daly and Ezzo won 8- the conference. the Lakers back into the game. nationalScoot titles. Williams photo PAGE 20 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007 Laker sports

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