Merciad MercVol.82,ia No.23/5.6.09d/Free

The ‘Eye’ of the storm: 3EB headlines Tropical Thunder Springfest

Freshman Tw enty-six FSATs take New Athletic residence hall students headed students to Director Joe named to Dungarven, Greece, Kimball Ireland Galapagos, Egypt interviewed Page 2 Page 5 Page 7 Page 13 Page 2 NEWS May 6, 2009 SAC rocks ‘Tropical Thunder’ theme for Springfest

By Kelly Luoma Staff writer

The end of spring term is Thunder theme, SAC and Mer- almost here. This year’s weekend- cyhurst Student Government long Tropical Thunder Springfest (MSG) are “trying to make it look is a great way to celebrate the like a beach boardwalk theme,” completion of the school year Fleisner said. and the beginning of summer. Cotton candy, funnel cakes, The Third Eye Blind concert popcorn and Rita’s Italian Ice starts the events for the weekend. will be provided. The infl atables The concert begins at 8 p.m. on include Bungee Run, Rock and Friday, May 8. Third Eye Blind Joust, Sports Challenge, a slip n’ performs after the opening band, slide and Pirates Cove Obstacle The Upwelling. Course. Besides the infl atables, If tickets for the concert are there will be opportunities for still available, they will be distrib- students to decorate fl ip fl ops Contributed photo uted on Thursday, May 7, from and cover themselves in airbrush Students can race friends through the Pirates Cove Obstacle Course at this year’s Springfest. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to tattoos. 7 p.m. The barbecue starts at 4 p.m. Springfest T-shirts are available and will include hamburgers, hot- during these times for $5. dogs and nachos. “We have been distributing lots “Student Government and of tickets for Third Eye Blind, SAC have worked really hard. … and I’m sure we are going to sell Hopefully students will enjoy the out,” Student Activities Council hard work we’ve put in,” Fleisner (SAC) Chair Vicky Fleisner said. said. “Students are very excited about Fleisner and MSG events coor- the band this year.” dinator Jax Brown planned the Outdoor Springfest activities event. continue on Saturday, May 9. To show MSG and SAC you Contributed photo There will be food, infl atables and appreciate their work, celebrate The Sports Challenge infl atable lets students show off their athletic abilities. activities from 1 to 5 p.m. school coming to an end at To go along with the Tropical Springfest.

Possession of Marijuana First-year professor receives 3810 Briggs Avenue Tuesday, April 28 College discipline $137,000 NASA grant The money will be used a few different ways. By Amanda Valauri Possession of Marijuana 380 7 Briggs Avenue Some of it is allotted for Lang’s salary and News editor Tuesday, April 28 for six undergraduate students’ salaries. Referred to Erie Police The team will travel to conferences across For some people, the first time is the the country where they will present their most Harassment by charm. recent findings. The money to pay for this is Communications 3926 Briggs Avenue Assistant Professor of Geology Dr. Nicho- included in the budget. las Lang wrote his first proposal about Mars Lang is looking for a diverse student group Wednesday, April 29 Continued investigation research to NASA and was awarded a grant to to make up his team. follow through on his research. “I want to work with anyone who has an “I was really surprised,” he said. “I’m really interest in Mars,” Lang said. “I would love to April 28 - 29 2009 excited to start work on the project.” pull from the Intel and math depa rtments.” Over the next three years, the $137,00 grant Any students interested in working on the Mercyhurst College from NASA will go towards research about project should contact Lang at nlang@mercy- Mars. hurst.edu or at extension 2076. May 6, 2009 NEWS Page 3 New freshman dorm gets ‘new’ name ters of Mercy. in Pittsburgh, Pa. By Amanda Valauri Born in 1810 in Ireland, In her lifetime, she estab- News editor Warde and Catherine McAuley lished over 100 foundations in moved into the House of Mer- Ireland and the U.S. So what’s in a name any- cy on Baggot Street and began While there is another resi- how? dence area named after Warde When it comes to naming To instruct is an easy (the Warde Townhouses), To- the new freshman dorm, a lot bin explained how the name of Tyler Stauffer photo “matter; but to educate actually. the building fi ts into the strate- Senior Lindy-Jo Smart, senior Hazel Jennings, senior Nick requires ingenuity, Gutowski and junior Kyle King display their awards alongside With Mercyhurst College gic fi ve-year plan. retired Mercyhurst professor Paul Barry McAndrew, center. President Dr. Thomas Gam- energy and persever “Another key reason the ble’s suggestion, the board of ance without end. name fi t was because the Warde trustees approved the name Townhouses may eventually be Frances Warde, 1843 Frances Warde Hall. ” replaced with another build- Students awarded “The name was chosen in caring for the poor of Dublin. ing,” he said. The strategic plan order to remain consistent with In 1833, Warde became the is being discussed this summer Mercy Heritage,” Vice Presi- fi rst Sister of Mercy named by for reevaluation. for Lumen writings dent of Student Life Dr. Gerry McAuley. As of March 31, the cost for her sincerity.” Tobin said. A decade later, Warde came the new freshman dorm, now By Kelly Luoma Junior Kyle King was Frances Warde was the to the United States and fur- known as Warde Hall, is $14.7 Staff writer announced the winner of the American founder of the Sis- thered the Mercy mission, fi rst million. P. Barry McAndrew Essay and Students received awards and Literature Contest. had the opportunity to read their Paul Barry McAndrew is a original writings to an audience retired Mercyhurst professor. Students protest tire plant at the unveiling of Lumen. After the winners received everyone,” Miller said. “The issue of the tire plant By JoEllen Marsh Lumen is a literary magazine their awards, students had the is the matter of life and death for all of us.” Managing editor and disc produced by Mercy- opportunity to read their writ- Protesters stood near the road with pickets and hurst College students. ings to the audience. posters while many passing drivers honked to show The English Department Jennings told a story about Students and faculty from Mercyhurst College their support, and a high school guitarist played judged the work submitted to the reality of being an English joined more than 50 other protesters to demon- power chords while Mercyhurst students chanted Lumen, and awards were given major in the workforce. strate against the proposed tire burning plant last “put your rubber somewhere else” and “save the for the best submissions. “I have focused my creative Friday. tires from the fi res.” Senior Nick Gutowski was writing studies on the art and The rally, organized by Mercyhurst professor The plant would burn 100,000 tires per day for awarded third place for his short practice of live storytelling,” Keiko Miller, was held outside the Boys & Girls several decades, and release 23 chemicals including story, “One Cold Night.” Jennings said. “It was a great Club of Erie near the proposed site of Erie Renew- carbon monoxide, mercury, zinc and dioxin, on a The department awarded evening and I’m glad everyone able Energy’s future plant. daily basis. senior Hazel Jennings second enjoyed my story.” “The spirit of the rally was extremely uplifting, For more information about the fi ght against the place for “Refl ections on Eye Eight students went on stage not angry, because we knew it was meant to benefi t tire burning plant, go to stopburningtires.com Drops.” to read their work. “I was excited and surprised “Since I came to Mercy- that I won an award,” Jennings hurst, the Lumen has been said. something I’ve looked for- Senior Lindy-Jo Smart won ward to year long,” Smart said. fi rst place with her poem, “A “From submitting, to fi nding Letter from Kenton, TN.” out I had been accepted, to Smart explained her poem. gaining the courage to read “The poem itself, ‘A Letter at the event has all been a from Kenton, TN’ is from a great experience.” collection of letters my friend The event took place on has written to me,” Smart said. Thursday, April 30, in Taylor Contributed photos “Her letters seemed so sim- Little Theatre. The children of Campus Minister Greg Baker (left) hold up a sign. Junior Jordan Zangaro, senior plistic, yet completely genuine; Lumen is the capstone event Nicholas Thompson, senior Robbie Kennerney and junior Holly Hayward (right) protest the tire I liked being able to capture for the Literary Festival. burning plant. Page 4 NEWS May 6, 2009 Hayes’ lecture concludes ‘Beyond the Dream’ series see here at Mercyhurst in the es, but she spoke specifi- By Alaina Rydzewski aspect of Catholicism,” junior cally about womanist theology Staff writer Cerissa Lynch said. courses. These courses use Hayes’ speech started by women’s stories to promote Throughout the school year, reminiscing about King and participation in religion. Mercyhurst College has been moving to Obama. “Now is the time to make celebrating the life and legacy “Forty-fi ve years ago, a man real the promise of democracy. of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. went on stage and proclaimed … There is no time like the in a series called “Beyond the his dream. … The dream is present,” Hayes said to con- Dream: The Legacy and Chal- still alive; it has not died,” clude her speech. Scoot Williams photo lenge of Dr. Martin Luther Hayes said. “Dr. Hayes’ presentation Dr. Diana Hayes gave her lecture “From King to Obama: Black King, Jr.” After relating King and was applicable to everything Catholics in the United States” on Thursday, April 30. To end the series, Mer- Obama, Hayes focused on the that we are taught here at cyhurst hosted Dr. Diana Catholic Church and the “long Mercyhurst,” freshman Robin Hayes, an associate professor history of relationships” it has McDonald said. “It was a of Systematic Theology at with Africa. great experience well worth MSG approves new senate Georgetown University, on She explained there have attending.” Thursday, April 30, in Taylor been both negative and posi- Hayes is the author of Senior Class: Junior Class: Little Theatre. tive roles within the Church. five books and over 60 Bruno Didiano Neil Apfelbaum Approximately 65 people To emphasize her points, articles. She is currently Katarina Jovanovic Sarah Heuer attended this event. she referenced the Bible often completing her sixth book, The lecture commemo- and quoted numerous intel- called “Forged in the Fiery Charles Saylor Bryan Parker rated the 30th anniversary of lectual fi gures. Furnace: African American “Brothers and Sisters to Us,” “Can the time ever be Spirituality.” Sophomore Class: which is a pastoral letter on wrong to challenge discrimi- Some of her other books Killian Bowe racism by the Catholic Bishop nation?” Hayes questioned. include “And Still We Rise: Casey Christo of the United States. “My response to this,” she An Introduction to Black Hayes’ lecture was titled said, “No, a resounding Liberation T heology,” Andrew Mayher “From King to Obama: Black no.” “Trouble Don’t Last Al- Catholics in the United States” Hayes then spoke about the ways: Soul Prayers, Were Social Sciences: and addressed the role of changing face of racism. She You There?” and “Stations James Gallagher the Catholic Church in the said that racism is now con- of the Cross.” Civil Rights Movement and cealed and institutionalized. The “Beyond the Dream” Devin Ruic the continuing effort for racial “We are all guilty [of racism], series, the Diocese of Erie, equality. we are all innocent; the latter the Sisters of Mercy of Arts and Humanities: It focused on King, Obama, is impossible, the former is a Erie, Pax Christi U.S.A., Jeremy Mando the Catholic Church and the reality,” Hayes said. Erie Benedictines for Peace Caitlin Bridget Toms relationship they have with Hayes spoke about an array and the Sisters of St. Joseph society. of interconnected topics. of Northwestern Pennsyl- Education: “Hayes gave me an insight At Georgetown, Hayes vania co-sponsored Hayes’ to the diversity we may not teaches a multitude of class- lecture. Vanlam Luu Amber Schaefer Food for Fines Campaign Business: James Brody Receive credit toward fi nes Jovan Jovanovic at the Hammermill Library for a donation Math and Natural Sciences: of non-perishable food items Lorraine Gentner Credit of $1 toward fi nes per donated item Prabhat Kc Donated items go to the Second Harvest Food Bank Page 4 NEWS May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009 FEATURES Page 5 Hayes’ lecture concludes Google shows news on a timeline art endeavors more than anything else. I By Jenna Golden ‘Beyond the Dream’ series can see it helping me research ideas and Contributing writer see here at Mercyhurst in the es, but she spoke specifi- lines of thought from those ideas much By Alaina Rydzewski aspect of Catholicism,” junior cally about womanist theology more easily,” he said. Staff writer Cerissa Lynch said. courses. These courses use Google has again come up with a Senior Shannon Farrell agreed. Hayes’ speech started by women’s stories to promote new and innovating feature to the ever “I never knew about this before. I Throughout the school year, reminiscing about King and participation in religion. popular search engine. would look into using it. I usually just Mercyhurst College has been moving to Obama. “Now is the time to make A new experimental project called use CNN for quick news updates. If I celebrating the life and legacy “Forty-fi ve years ago, a man real the promise of democracy. Google News Timeline was released last had the Google News Timeline I would of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. went on stage and proclaimed … There is no time like the Monday. defi nitely read more news,” Farrell said. in a series called “Beyond the his dream. … The dream is present,” Hayes said to con- The experimental project showcases “It’s hard in the middle of the day Dream: The Legacy and Chal- still alive; it has not died,” clude her speech. news in a timeline fashion which has new to actually sit down and read, but I use Scoot Williams photo lenge of Dr. Martin Luther Hayes said. “Dr. Hayes’ presentation and old news stories, and it also makes it Google all the time. So if Google uses Dr. Diana Hayes gave her lecture “From King to Obama: Black King, Jr.” After relating King and was applicable to everything very easy to view new trends or celebrity this as sort of their main page or a feature Catholics in the United States” on Thursday, April 30. To end the series, Mer- Obama, Hayes focused on the that we are taught here at gossip. like that I could learn a lot more of what cyhurst hosted Dr. Diana Catholic Church and the “long Mercyhurst,” freshman Robin The timeline is projected so there are is going on in the world. Basically I think Hayes, an associate professor history of relationships” it has McDonald said. “It was a news stories on the top in a calendar its really cool and a unique way to deliver of Systematic Theology at with Africa. great experience well worth fashion featuring each day. newstimeline.googlelabs.com photo news,” Farrell said. MSG approves new senate Georgetown University, on She explained there have attending.” If the reader is interested in a particular Google News Timeline’s layout is simple and easy to follow. Google does not plan to make any type Thursday, April 30, in Taylor been both negative and posi- Hayes is the author of day, he or she can simply keep scrolling of a profi t from this new feature, but will Senior Class: Junior Class: Users can search for news from a specifi c date, subject or key Little Theatre. tive roles within the Church. five books and over 60 to show just news from that day. word, or through Time magazine archives or Wikipedia events. eventually charge for advertisements if Bruno Didiano Neil Apfelbaum Approximately 65 people To emphasize her points, articles. She is currently It also includes Time magazine covers all goes as planned. Since the phenomenon is so new, not it. It is very user savvy for visual learners Katarina Jovanovic Sarah Heuer attended this event. she referenced the Bible often completing her sixth book, so that it is easier to see events and It is expected that the Google The lecture commemo- and quoted numerous intel- called “Forged in the Fiery articles. many students at Mercyhurst have heard and also research types in general. Its News Timeline will give some news Charles Saylor Bryan Parker rated the 30th anniversary of lectual fi gures. Furnace: African American The Google News Timeline also of it. capacity to connect specifi c answer types organizations a run for the money “Brothers and Sisters to Us,” “Can the time ever be Spirituality.” features stories from Google News as “I had never heard of Google News is refreshing and addictive,” junior Billy because of its unique features. Sophomore Class: which is a pastoral letter on wrong to challenge discrimi- Some of her other books well as newspapers, magazines, sports, Timeline prior to this, but from the small Cundiff said. Check out Google News Timeline at Killian Bowe racism by the Catholic Bishop nation?” Hayes questioned. include “And Still We Rise: blogs and music and movies. amount of time I have used it, I really like “I think I will be using it more for my newstimeline.googlelabs.com. Casey Christo of the United States. “My response to this,” she An Introduction to Black Hayes’ lecture was titled said, “No, a resounding Liberation T heology,” Andrew Mayher “From King to Obama: Black no.” “Trouble Don’t Last Al- Catholics in the United States” Hayes then spoke about the ways: Soul Prayers, Were Social Sciences: and addressed the role of changing face of racism. She You There?” and “Stations Students one year away from Dungarvan James Gallagher the Catholic Church in the said that racism is now con- of the Cross.” students who would benefi t most from While the students are in Ireland, they She said she is excited about visiting Civil Rights Movement and cealed and institutionalized. The “Beyond the Dream” By Carolyn Carlins Devin Ruic the continuing effort for racial this study abroad experience. will also have ample opportunities to take France. “We are all guilty [of racism], series, the Diocese of Erie, Contributing writer equality. we are all innocent; the latter the Sisters of Mercy of For sophomore Melissa Kirwin, the advantage of their surroundings. “We are going on a fi ve-day trip to Arts and Humanities: It focused on King, Obama, is impossible, the former is a Erie, Pax Christi U.S.A., opportunity to study abroad was too Classes will be held only four days France, and may have other opportunities Jeremy Mando the Catholic Church and the reality,” Hayes said. Erie Benedictines for Peace For 26 students and about fi ve faculty good to pass up. a week, and in the many three-da y to visit England, Spain, and Italy as well,” Caitlin Bridget Toms relationship they have with Hayes spoke about an array and the Sisters of St. Joseph members, spring term next year will begin “I decided to apply because I have weekends the students will have the Kirwin said. society. of interconnected topics. of Northwestern Pennsyl- on March 8 in Dungarvan, Ireland. been looking for an opportunity to ability to travel and see what interests Freshman Monica Gehring also Education: “Hayes gave me an insight At Georgetown, Hayes vania co-sponsored Hayes’ These students will be taking study abroad that would not interfere them. expects the trip to offer amazing to the diversity we may not teaches a multitude of class- lecture. courses that fulfi ll core requirements too dramatically with my life and classes Dr. Heidi Hosey, Director of the opportunities. Vanlam Luu in humanities, ethics, behavioral/social and that also would not break the bank,” Faculty Led Study Abroad Trips Program, “I want to have an open mind and Amber Schaefer sciences and world perspectives. Kirwin said. said that because Dungarvan is nestled experience the culture,” Gehring said. The opportunity to study a term abroad Sophomore Cherie Jackson said she on the coast in south Ireland, it will be Hosey believes the trip will be a unique Food for Fines Campaign in Dungarvan provides a wonderful way decided to apply because of her desire easy to travel. and rewarding experience. Business: for students to experience culture and to study abroad, especially in a locale that There are ample ways to get to buses, “What’s cool here is that the students James Brody Receive credit toward fi nes continue education. offers a number of opportunities. trains and ferries that can take a person will be living and learning in the real Jovan Jovanovic at the Hammermill Library for a donation Each of the students going on the trip She said she expects to enjoy exploring anywhere in the country, the United Ireland, not some place that looks pretty submitted a study abroad application the culture of Dungarvan. Kingdom or Western Europe in just a much like any city in the U.S. We’ll know Math and Natural Sciences: of non-perishable food items which was reviewed with three issues “I love to travel and I have a good few hours. we’re in Ireland and no place other than given priority: students who will be friend from Ireland and I’ve always love “I have other friends studying abroad Ireland—which seems like a strange Lorraine Gentner Credit of $1 toward fi nes per donated item juniors in the upcoming year; able to to visit his homeland. It seems like it will in the spring so I hope to meet up with thing to say, but that is getting harder Prabhat Kc return to Mercyhurst for a fi nal year to be a memorable experience,” Jackson them and share some of their experiences and harder to fi nd in globalized Europe Donated items go to the Second Harvest Food Bank discuss their experiences; and very strong said. in a different country,” Kirwin said. in the 21st century,” Hosey said. Page 6 FEATURES May 6, 2009 Comm. campaigns ‘Think Green’ Seniors showcase green companies for fi nal project

organic restaurant, to Nature’s and apply what communication students incorporate green fi nal product of everyone’s By Ashley Brudy Greenings, a greeting card and business students have initiatives while creating their hard work and think that Contributing writer company with “plantable” learned in their classes. companies. With so many everyone should come see cards. The show has progressed green ideas already in the what the communication and On Tuesday, May 12, from Senior Matt Musial, co- from a simple student business world, I’m curious business students are capable 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Student founder of INGEO, said he is project to a community-wide to see what they’ve come up of creating,” O’Hare said. Union will be the site of the looking forward to introducing event with media coverage, with,” Bertolette said. Everyone is welcome to 4th annual Communication his company at the tradeshow. networking opportunities, “Being a part of the attend “Think Green.” Campaigns Tradeshow. “Based out of California, it prizes and excitement. tradeshow and creating our Guests will receive three This year, business and is important for our restaurant Senior Casey Bertolette, a company, Nature’s Greenings, tokens at the door in order to communication students were to test its product and brand… participant in last year’s class, has been a great learning vote for their favorite green given the eco-friendly task of and what better opportunity said she is excited for the 2009 experience and also really company. creating a green company. than in Erie, Pa.,” Musial said. tradeshow. fun,” senior Hayley O’Hare, At the end of the show, “Think Green” will The fi rst tradeshow was “With current environmental a participant in this year’s tokens will be counted to see showcase eight companies created in 2006 as a capstone issues in the world, it will be tradeshow, said. what company is awarded “fan ranging from INGEO a green, project to showcase, highlight interesting to see how the “I am excited to see the favorite.”

Broccoli & Cheddar Bites

Lunch $ 5 Lunch $ 5 Dinner $ 5.50 Dinner $ 5.50 11:30 a.m. -8 p.m. 6” Sub $4 Combo $5 12” Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 M Caesar Salad Lunch $ 5 T Steel City Sandwich Dinner $ 5.50 W Chicken Quesadilla Wrap Combo- Veggie $5 TH Gen. Tso’s Chicken Other Wraps $4 F Portabella & Red Pepper Wrap Make any sub a wrap for S BBQ Bacon Cheeseurger no extra charge!

S Meatball Sub M Meat Ravioli T Two Slices of Pizza W Home Style Potato Bowl TH Sizzle Salad F Chicken Patty S Chicken Finger Sub May 6, 2009 FEATURES Page 7 FSATs: from Greece to Galapagos Dr. Heidi Hosey teaches the course on By Liz Maier Middle Eastern Literature. Staff writer She said she enjoys the group of students in her class. Imagine walking through the stadium “They are really an incredible bunch of where the Olympic Games were fi rst held, students – smart, curious, sensitive. And exploring the ancient Egyptian pyramids they have such a great sense of humor,” or charting the clear, blue waters of the she said. Galapagos Islands. Hosey is leading her Middle Eastern Eighty-three Mercyhurst College Literature class on the trip to Cairo, students enrolled in the Faculty-led Study Egypt. Abroad Trip (FSAT) Program will make Other professors on the Egypt trip this picturesque dream into a reality May include Dr. Joanne McGurk, Business 25 through June 8. Dean Jim Breckenridge and Mrs. Missy Director of FSAT at the ’Hurst Dr. Breckenridge. Heidi Hosey said a total of 93 professors, “This is a trip of a lifetime, and I think chaperones and students will travel in three we [as a class] are all seeing it that way separate groups to Egypt, Ecuador/the and looking forward to sharing it!” Hosey Galapagos Islands and Italy/Greece for said. two-week tours coordinated by Education Excited about the trip to Cairo, senior First, Educational Tours. Pat Silvis said, “I’m looking forward to Like the tour company’s name, students trying Egyptian food and riding a camel!” Contributed photo were required to take a college course Dr. James Snyder and professor Daniel Last year, Mercyhurst students took a trip to Japan. Senior during the spring term. McFee are leading the FSAT trip to Italy Courtney Drennen is shown here with people she met there. Each course fulfi lled a core requirement and Greece. or could have been taken as an elective. “I am looking forward to seeing a whole several sight-seeing spots. climate where time doesn’t matter so Junior Karla Vogt is taking an FSAT different way of life – a lifestyle that we Chaperoning the Ecaudor/Galapagos much. Tortoises don’t seem to hurry, or course in Western Philosophy. don’t get to experience every day,” junior Trip is Dr. Ruth Auld. worry too much and they live a long, long “I really enjoy our class because it allows Kati Tompkins said. “We will be visiting a volcano, and time,” Auld added. me to learn about a culture that I would Students traveling to Italy and Greece seeing all manner of unusual living things,” “I am also looking forward to watching never have otherwise explored,” she said. will be visiting historical sites such as the she said. the students come out of their “technology Some other FSAT classes students are Sistine Chapel, Parthenon, Saint Peter’s “I am looking forward to being in a shells!” taking are Christianity in Europe, Middle Basilica, the Acropolis and more. Eastern Literature, Global Leadership, Unlike the European trip, students, Biodiversity, Comparative Psychology chaperones and professors traveling to and History of the Modern Middle East. Ecuador/Galapagos Islands will be visit Word of the Week Expanding your vocabulary one word at a time Bromance: noun. Describes the complicated love and affection shared by two straight males. In a sentence: “My boyfriend is off for some bromance with his best mate tonight...”

urbandictionary.com Contributed photo Mercyhurst students enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Page 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 6, 2009 Dance department rocked ‘Giselle’ By Sarah Mastrocola Staff writer

Last weekend the Mercyhurst College dance department per- formed the famous romantic ballet “Giselle” at the Mary D’Angelo

Performing Arts Center (PAC). Tyler Stauffer photo The audience for the Saturday, Seniors were sad to close a chapter of their dancing careers. May 2, matinee performance was fairly small; the audiences the ballet was diffi cult to grasp on the PAC stage unforgettable,” for the Saturday, May 2, night without outside explanation. senior Sarah Klock said. and Sunday, May 3, shows were “ I really liked the fi rst act, “It was very sad to end this amaz- sizeable, however, and the danc- but I found the second act to be ing chapter of our lives. Working ers received standing ovations at somewhat confusing. I wasn’t with such a wonderful group of both of these performances. exactly sure of what was going people and getting to perform Overall, the comments from on,” freshman Tara Heade said, with them is what I will miss the Tyler stauffer photo audience members were very who attended the Sunday per- most about leaving school,” fellow Audience members thoroughly enjoyed the performance by positive. “This was by far the formance. “The sets were abso- senior Caitlin Roberts said. the Mercyhurst College dance department. best ballet that I have seen per- lutely gorgeous, though,” Heade formed here, and I have seen added. probably about fi ve or six dif- “I really liked the graveyard scene ferent dance performances at and the concept of the dancers danc- Mercyhurst so far,” sophomore ing the men to death, once I under- Bethany Brun, who attended stood that that was what was going the Sunday show, said. on,” freshman Nikki Zeak said. “I was extremely impressed This weekend’s performance with how professional the pro- was an especially poignant duction was. I knew that Mercy- moment for the 10 seniors of hurst has a very respected dance the dance department, as this was department but never realized their last show with the Mercy- the immense talent of our danc- hurst dancers. ers,” sophomore Austin Alm- “I was excited to see how the endarez said. show pulled together. It was a The one complaint among pleasure to work with peers and Tyler Stauffer photo viewers was that the plot of faculty, making my last memories ‘Giselle’ was put on at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center this past weekend. Art majors, professors travel to art gallery the Albright Knox Art Gallery art object. of words and intricacy,” sopho- well as whimsically intricate. The By Tyler Stauffer with The Jewish Museum of These two ideas of art are more Samantha Williams said. historically thought-provoking Staff writer New York and the St. Lewis Art expressed within the collection The piece contained various art signifi ed the aesthetics of Museum, reexamined the time that is on display at the gal- magnets that could be rear- Natural Abstraction,” sopho- On Friday, May 1, the art period 1940-1976 through the lery consisting of artists’ work ranged to make sayings, along more graphic design major Ryan department, seven professors understandings of two top art such as Jackson Pollock, Hans with a room to leave notes about Lanzel said. and 35 students of various art critics: Harold Rosenberg and Hofmann, Clyfford Still, Jasper the piece. The exhibition is on display majors took a trip to Buffalo Clement Greenberg. Johns and 28 others. The collection is for all art through Wednesday, June 10. to view the exhibit “Action/ During the Cold War, Rosen- Allen Kaprow’s interactive tastes, from interactive work to For more information on how Abstraction: Pollock, de Koon- berg stressed action—his idea piece “Words” epitomized both paintings, sculptures, photogra- to get tickets or exhibit infor- ing, and American Art, 1940- was of the creative, physical act Rosenberg’s and Greenberg’s phy and drawings. mation, call the gallery at (716) 1976,” at the Albright Knox Art of making art, which disputed precepts. “The Action/Abstraction 882-8700, or visit the website at Gallery. Greenberg’s idea of abstrac- “I liked the word room Installment in the Albright www.albrightknox.org/geninfo. The exhibit, organized by tion—the formal purity of the because it was interactive, full Knox was visually appetizing as html. Page 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 9 Dance department rocked ‘Giselle’ Unknown artists from K to R showcased up of Stephen Barker Lile, different sound, which earned to listen to all the way through By Casey Harvilla My Favorite Highway was By Sarah Mastrocola Brian Bandas and Eric Gunder- formed by Dave Cook and his them early support from Fall to really hear. Staff writer Staff writer son. T he band members met cousin, Will, in 2005. In 2006, Out Boy. Th eir debut album, Q is for…Quiet Company through a mutual friend in they rounded out the band, “My Dear,” is available now. & Quinzy. Last weekend the Mercyhurst K is for…Kate and Kacey Nashville. They all take lead adding Bobby Morgenthaler on O is for…Oval Opus & Quiet Company is College dance department per- Coppola & Kyler England. vocals and harmonies to a new drums and Pat Jenkins on guitar, Owen Beverly. fronted by Taylor Muse, former formed the famous romantic ballet Kate and Kacey Cop- level. They just released their released an EP and toured for Cincinnati-based Oval lead singer of Eisley. Quiet “Giselle” at the Mary D’Angelo pola, twin sisters, have taken the debut single, “Runaway,” and support. While touring, the Opus started out in 1997, while Company’s piano-driven indie country music world by storm. their debut album is due out the band members were stu- pop/rock made for a successful Performing Arts Center (PAC). Tyler Stauffer photo band wrote and recorded their The audience for the Saturday, Seniors were sad to close a chapter of their dancing careers. Their harmonies set them apart later this year. latest album, “How To Call A dents at Miami University. In debut album in 2006. The band May 2, matinee performance from other country acts. T he Lansdowne is a Boston- Bluff,” which is available for 2000, after touring around the focused on touring in support was fairly small; the audiences the ballet was diffi cult to grasp on the PAC stage unforgettable,” fact they’re identical twins with based trio that formed in 2006. download on iTunes. east coast, Oval Opus landed of the album for over a year, for the Saturday, May 2, night without outside explanation. senior Sarah Klock said. opposite personalities also plays The members of Lansdowne, N is for…Natascha Sohl & opening spots for Guster and then decided to get back into and Sunday, May 3, shows were “ I really liked the fi rst act, “It was very sad to end this amaz- a part in their songwriting pro- including Jon Ricci, Shaun Lich- New Year’s Day. Sister Hazel. T hese open- writing. They recently released sizeable, however, and the danc- but I found the second act to be ing chapter of our lives. Working cess, because it allows them to tenstein and Tom Sargent, list Natascha Sohl was born in ing gigs earned the band great “Everyone You Love Will Be ers received standing ovations at somewhat confusing. I wasn’t with such a wonderful group of write from two perspectives but their infl uences as the Goo Paris and studied at the Academy respect and led to the very suc- Happy Soon.” T he album is both of these performances. exactly sure of what was going people and getting to perform combine overall thoughts. Their Goo Dolls, The Police and Jeff of Contemporary Music, where cessful release of their sopho- available at www.quietcompany- Overall, the comments from on,” freshman Tara Heade said, with them is what I will miss the Tyler stauffer photo debut album, “Kate and Kacey,” Buckley. Their pure rock sound she earned a degree in vocal more album. They released their music.com. audience members were very who attended the Sunday per- most about leaving school,” fellow Audience members thoroughly enjoyed the performance by is available online. is made even stronger by their performance. In 2004, she was latest self-titled album in 2006 Quinzy is a powerpop positive. “This was by far the formance. “The sets were abso- senior Caitlin Roberts said. the Mercyhurst College dance department. Kyler England grew up energetic live shows. touring the UK as a solo artist and performed on The Rock quartet made up of two pairs best ballet that I have seen per- lutely gorgeous, though,” Heade in North Carolina and studied at M is for…Matt York & My when she caught the attention Boat in 2007. of brothers, David and Jason formed here, and I have seen added. the Berklee College of Music in Favorite Highway. of several independent labels. Owen Beverly attended Pankratz and Sandy and James probably about fi ve or six dif- “I really liked the graveyard scene Boston. She credits her South- Matt York is not just She signed with Granite Music the College of Charleston in Taronno. After their debut ferent dance performances at and the concept of the dancers danc- ern upbringing and experience another singer/songwriter. soon after and began working South Carolina. Beverly entered release in 2005, critics described Mercyhurst so far,” sophomore ing the men to death, once I under- at Berklee with making her a After three years and over 750 on her sophomore album. The a severe state of writer’s block their sound as “Weezer meets Bethany Brun, who attended stood that that was what was going better songwriter, writing songs shows promoting his debut fi rst single, “Naked,” was fea- after fi nishing school, leading the Beatles, then goes out for the Sunday show, said. on,” freshman Nikki Zeak said. with just the right amount of album, York sought refuge in tured on MTV’s “The Hills.” him to rethink a career in music. drinks with Ben Folds Five and “I was extremely impressed This weekend’s performance depth and catchiness. England’s a Toronto recording studio to New Year’s Day formed in His song, “Drunk Lover,” ended crashes at Wilco’s place.” Their with how professional the pro- was an especially poignant latest album, “Simple Machine,” rekindle his passion for song- 2005 when bassist Adam Lohr- up changing all of that. T he newest release, “These Nautical duction was. I knew that Mercy- moment for the 10 seniors of spans alt-country, pop-elec- writing. Six months later, York bach joined forces with singer song became his fi rst single and Miles,” is available now. hurst has a very respected dance the dance department, as this was tronica and singer-songwriter recorded eleven new tracks and Ashley Hittesdorf, keyboardist the name of his debut EP. He is R is for…Razorlight & department but never realized their last show with the Mercy- genres, making it interesting and released his sophomore effort, Keith Drover, guitarist Mike currently touring in support of Rocco DeLuca and The the immense talent of our danc- hurst dancers. relevant to all fans. “Mine.” York is currently tour- Schoolden and drummer Russel his full-length album, “Shooting Burden. ers,” sophomore Austin Alm- “I was excited to see how the L is for…Love and Theft & ing across Canada and the Dixon. Although the dawn of The Bull.” Razorlight was started endarez said. show pulled together. It was a Lansdowne. United States in support of his female-fronted bands is upon P is for…Parachute & in London in 2002 by singer The one complaint among pleasure to work with peers and Tyler Stauffer photo Love and Theft is made album. us, New Year’s Day offers a Pretty and Nice. Johnny Borrell and guitar- viewers was that the plot of faculty, making my last memories ‘Giselle’ was put on at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center this past weekend. Parachute is a fi ve-piece ist Björn Ågnen. Borrell and band, which is made up of Will Ågnen met up with bassist Carl Anderson, Johnny Stubble- Dalemo and drummer Andy fi eld, Kit French, Nate McFar- Burrows, rounding out the rock Art majors, professors travel to art gallery land and Alex Hargrave, that quartet. Razorlight released describes their sound as acous- albums in 2004 and 2006, both the Albright Knox Art Gallery art object. of words and intricacy,” sopho- well as whimsically intricate. The tic-driven pop/rock. Their fi rst of which were certifi ed triple By Tyler Stauffer with The Jewish Museum of These two ideas of art are more Samantha Williams said. historically thought-provoking single, “She Is Love,” is featured platinum in the UK. Their third Staff writer New York and the St. Lewis Art expressed within the collection The piece contained various art signifi ed the aesthetics of in current Nivea commercials. and most recent album, “Slip- Museum, reexamined the time that is on display at the gal- magnets that could be rear- Natural Abstraction,” sopho- Parachute’s debut album is due way Fires,” is available now. On Friday, May 1, the art period 1940-1976 through the lery consisting of artists’ work ranged to make sayings, along more graphic design major Ryan out in May 2009. Rocco DeLuca and The department, seven professors understandings of two top art such as Jackson Pollock, Hans with a room to leave notes about Lanzel said. Pretty & Nice is made Burden are a four-piece band out and 35 students of various art critics: Harold Rosenberg and Hofmann, Clyfford Still, Jasper the piece. The exhibition is on display up of Holden Lewis, Jeremy of California. In 2006, the band majors took a trip to Buffalo Clement Greenberg. Johns and 28 others. The collection is for all art through Wednesday, June 10. Mendicino and Bobby Landry. was signed to the Ironworks to view the exhibit “Action/ During the Cold War, Rosen- Allen Kaprow’s interactive tastes, from interactive work to For more information on how Their debut full-length album, Music label, which is co-owned Abstraction: Pollock, de Koon- berg stressed action—his idea piece “Words” epitomized both paintings, sculptures, photogra- to get tickets or exhibit infor- “Get Young,” includes 10 tracks by Kiefer Sutherland, and released ing, and American Art, 1940- was of the creative, physical act Rosenberg’s and Greenberg’s phy and drawings. mation, call the gallery at (716) with clever hooks and mysteri- their debut album the same year. 1976,” at the Albright Knox Art of making art, which disputed precepts. “The Action/Abstraction 882-8700, or visit the website at ous lyrics that leave the listener In early 2009, Rocco DeLuca and Gallery. Greenberg’s idea of abstrac- “I liked the word room Installment in the Albright www.albrightknox.org/geninfo. Decider.com photo laughing yet intrigued. It’s one The Burden released their sopho- The exhibit, organized by tion—the formal purity of the because it was interactive, full Knox was visually appetizing as html. Pretty and Nice’s debut album has 10 tracks, which all have lyrics leaving listeners intrigued. of those albums that you have more effort, “Mercy.” Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 6, 2009 Guelcher Film Series plays ‘Wendy and Lucy’ By Kyle King A & E editor

As part of its award-win- ning Guelcher Film Series, the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center will screen the fi lm “Wendy and Lucy” on Wednes- day, May 6, at 2:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Wendy and Lucy” stars Michelle Williams (“Brokeback Mountain,” “I’m Not There”) as Wendy Carroll, a down-on- her-luck blue-collar worker hoping to start over again working at the Northwestern Fish cannery in Ketchikan, pac.mercyhurst.edu Alaska. Her only companion is Meryl Streep was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for her dog, Lucy. her role in ‘Doubt.’ It will be screened June 3. Unfortunately, her car breaks down in Oregon and the duo stretched before reaching a adults, $4 for senior citizens are stranded. breaking point. and students and $3 for Presi- Wendy’s economic state As Manolha Dargis of The dent’s Card holders. pac.mercyhurst.edu slowly unravels and her situa- New York Times wrote, “With Tickets are free for Mercy- Michelle Williams (‘Brokeback Mountain’) stars as Wenday tion becomes more and more uninfl ected realism, an attentive hurst students with student ID. Carroll, a hard-luck blue-collar worker in ‘Wendy and Lucy.’ desperate. camera and no weeping strings, The Guelcher Film Series The companionship between Ms. Reichardt makes palpably, will screen fi lms at 2:15 and 8 Wendy and Lucy is put to the tragically real what it means to p.m. on Wednesdays through test as Wendy turns to strang- be struggling at the very edge the end of school and into ers for assistance. of the economic abyss. ‘Wendy summer vacation. The film is especially poi- and Lucy’ is political to the Mickey Rourke stars in Darren DOWNLOAD gnant considering the nation’s bone but without any of the Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler” on economic crisis. Director usual political grandstanding.” May 13. “ Frozen River” will Kelly Reichardt, whose film The storyline is comple- play May 20. The documentary Mathew Kearney “Closer to Love” POP/ROCK on liberal masculinity, “Old mented by an engaging Pacifi c “Stranded” will screen May 27. “If every building falls / And all the stars fade Joy,” won a Tiger Award at Northwestern pastoral land- Meryl Streep and Philip Sey- / We’ll still be singing this song / The one scape. mour Hoffman star in June 3’s they can’t take away.” Kearney’s sophomore the 2007 Rotterdam Festival, album, “City of Black & White,” comes out on explores what it means to be Tickets for “Wendy and “Doubt.” This year’s Series is Tuesday, May 19. His music is heartfelt while a decent human being and Lucy” can be obtained at the rounded out with “Moscow, incorporating modern day edgy rap. how far one’s limits can be PAC Box Offi ce and are $5 for Belgium” on June 10. Jentri Colello “Cannonballs” FOLK “Cannonballs” is Colello’s fi rst EP and com- bines older artists such as Neil Young with Auditions for “The Day Boy and the Night Girl” opera newer artists such as Cat Power to form a unique style. Her music is also a combina- Auditions: Master Class: tion of modern rock and indie rock. The debut EP, “Birds of Prey, will be released on Saturday, July 11. -Held in Walker Recital Hall on -Composer Jordan Farrar will Friday, May 8 from 4:40 to 8 p.m. be discussing the opera in Razorlight “Hostage of Love” INDIE ROCK The band has released three albums, D’Angelo room 19 on May 7. the most recent of which is called -Sign up for one 10 minute slot in “Slipway Fires,” and features the song the hall of the music department. -Presented through the After “Hostage of Love.” “You make yourself a prisoner of me / You blind yourself so Dinner Opera Company, which you don’t have to see / You turn your -Come prepared with one life to a power above / You make yourself memorized song in English. is in residence at Mercyhurst. a hostage of love.” These lyrics are not only compelling but fl ow together well. Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009 OPINION Page 11 The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst College , the staff of The Merciad Guelcher Film Series plays ‘Wendy and Lucy’ or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed t o [email protected]. By Kyle King A & E editor Professor speaks out about elimination of major Why the college may have made a huge mistake by removing Marriage & Family Studies As part of its award-win- gram. So, why the is progressive, developmentally our students exude in the fi eld. been known by many names ning Guelcher Film Series, the confusion? When sensitive and fi ts the milennial This is partially due to the ser- through the years: “human Mary D’Angelo Performing admissions goes trends of new and current stu- vice learning requirement each ecology majors,” “family ecol- Arts Center will screen the fi lm The to sell Mercyhurst dents. Could it be it has been student must fulfi ll for each and ogy majors” and fairly recently “Wendy and Lucy” on Wednes- to prospective a threat to the other social sci- every major course in Marriage as “marriage & family studies” day, May 6, at 2:15 p.m. and 8 students, Psychol- ence programs, i.e. Social Work? & Family Studies.” majors. p.m. Inbox: ogy, Sociology and The number of Social Work Whether through service Regardless of the administra- “Wendy and Lucy” stars Social Work have majors recruited each year is learning or the Human Services tion’s decision to conclude this Michelle Williams (“Brokeback Where readers name recognition not much more than our sparse Club, our students have contrib- program, the legacy started by Mountain,” “I’m Not There”) and a long-stand- recruitment numbers. But, I uted tirelessly with little recog- Ms. Ondrejcak some 27 years as Wendy Carroll, a down-on- share their ing identity, while would argue in comparison to nition and I can only imagine ago will remain. All are to be her-luck blue-collar worker Marriage & Family Marriage & Family Studies, the what service learning will look commended. hoping to start over again thoughts. Studies is a new actual number of students that like at this institution without It is never too late for the working at the Northwestern discipline in the discover Social Work after arriv- our majors leading the way. Our administration to reconsider I am truly saddened by the Fish cannery in Ketchikan, pac.mercyhurst.edu social sciences. ing or are retained in the major students and graduates have their decision. Alaska. Her only companion is Meryl Streep was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for administration’s decision to If a graduate program in pales by comparison. her dog, Lucy. her role in ‘Doubt.’ It will be screened June 3. close the Marriage & Family Marriage & Family Therapy had In the eight years since Ms. Unfortunately, her car breaks Studies program and believe it been developed, as originally Ondrejcak and the Family and down in Oregon and the duo stretched before reaching a adults, $4 for senior citizens is short-sighted. intended, name recognition on Consumer Sciences Department are stranded. breaking point. and students and $3 for Presi- I was recruited by the an undergraduate level would (now defunct) recruited me, we department eight years ago to Wendy’s economic state As Manolha Dargis of The dent’s Card holders. pac.mercyhurst.edu have crystallized more quickly. I have seen great strides by our slowly unravels and her situa- New York Times wrote, “With Tickets are free for Mercy- Michelle Williams (‘Brokeback Mountain’) stars as Wenday strengthen the undergraduate think the more prominent issue students being accepted and tion becomes more and more uninfl ected realism, an attentive hurst students with student ID. Carroll, a hard-luck blue-collar worker in ‘Wendy and Lucy.’ program and create a graduate for the administration was pro- completing graduate degrees in desperate. camera and no weeping strings, The Guelcher Film Series program in Marriage & Family gram redundancy; the adminis- Marriage & Family Therapy. If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. The companionship between Ms. Reichardt makes palpably, will screen fi lms at 2:15 and 8 Therapy. tration saw program offerings in Some of the recent Mercy- Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Wendy and Lucy is put to the tragically real what it means to p.m. on Wednesdays through Marriage & Family Studies on Social Work and our Marriage & hurst graduates are now or soon Casey Greene Editor-in-Chief editormerciad test as Wendy turns to strang- be struggling at the very edge the end of school and into an undergraduate level is unique Family Studies program as simi- to be alumni from the Univer- JoEllen Marsh Managing Editor mgeditormerciad ers for assistance. of the economic abyss. ‘Wendy summer vacation. in the tri-state area and, being an lar. sity of Connecticut, Virginia Amanda Valauri News Editor newsmerciad The film is especially poi- and Lucy’ is political to the Mickey Rourke stars in Darren DOWNLOAD institution of higher-education In my opinion, the notion of Tech, the University of Mis- Javi Cubillos Features Editor featuremerciad gnant considering the nation’s bone but without any of the Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler” on with a Catholic vision, locating redundancy is a misnomer, as souri and NOVA Southeastern Heather Donovan Opinion Editor opinionmerciad economic crisis. Director usual political grandstanding.” May 13. “ Frozen River” will the program here seemed per- there is little room for electives of Florida. Many local graduate Brad Moehringer Sports Editor sportsmerciad Kelly Reichardt, whose film The storyline is comple- play May 20. The documentary Mathew Kearney “Closer to Love” POP/ROCK fect. in the Social Work major. school programs such as those Sam Sellinger Sports Editor sportsmerciad on liberal masculinity, “Old mented by an engaging Pacifi c “Stranded” will screen May 27. “If every building falls / And all the stars fade Two weeks ago, I was told the In keeping with the research at Edinboro University, Gannon Kyle King A&E entertainmentmerciad Joy,” won a Tiger Award at Northwestern pastoral land- Meryl Streep and Philip Sey- / We’ll still be singing this song / The one reason for phasing out the Mar- they can’t take away.” Kearney’s sophomore on this generation of milleni- University, the University of Scoot Williams Photographer photomerciad the 2007 Rotterdam Festival, scape. mour Hoffman star in June 3’s riage & Family Studies program als and a liberal arts tradition, Akron, John Carroll University, Tyler Stauffer Photographer photomerciad album, “City of Black & White,” comes out on was our overall numbers. It explores what it means to be Tickets for “Wendy and “Doubt.” This year’s Series is Tuesday, May 19. His music is heartfelt while our Marriage & Family Studies Youngstown State College and Caitlin Bly Advertising Manager admerciad a decent human being and Lucy” can be obtained at the rounded out with “Moscow, incorporating modern day edgy rap. cannot be our overall numbers majors are encouraged to pull Indiana University of Pennsyl- Gretchen Yori Copy Editor copymerciad how far one’s limits can be PAC Box Offi ce and are $5 for Belgium” on June 10. of majors and minors. We have from many disciplines related vania have many Mercyhurst Ashley Pastor General Assignment apasto22 Jentri Colello “Cannonballs” FOLK 47 students but, if the admin- to the social sciences. This is graduates from our program as Bill Welch Adviser wwelch “Cannonballs” is Colello’s fi rst EP and com- istration was referring to our done to build their expertise well, in fi elds beyond our own Brian Sheridan Adviser bsheridan bines older artists such as Neil Young with recruitment numbers, from my Auditions for “The Day Boy and the Night Girl” opera newer artists such as Cat Power to form a and competence base beyond including community counsel- perspective they would change one view and make our gradu- ing, counseling psychology, unique style. Her music is also a combina- as the discipline continued The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst Auditions: Master Class: tion of modern rock and indie rock. The debut ates more marketable. clinical psychology, school psy- to mature and become better College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of -Held in Walker Recital Hall on EP, “Birds of Prey, will be released on Saturday, July 11. We have majors with a back- chology, art therapy and social finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is -Composer Jordan Farrar will known. ground in Criminal Justice, work. Razorlight “Hostage of Love” INDIE ROCK )(814) 824-2376. Friday, May 8 from 4:40 to 8 p.m. be discussing the opera in I think these numbers are Psychology, Education and Art These strides are not limited The band has released three albums, falsely interpreted as indicative Therapy. Our minors include to going to graduate school, but D’Angelo room 19 on May 7. the most recent of which is called -Sign up for one 10 minute slot in of a weak program. not only those mentioned but also include making major con- The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed “Slipway Fires,” and features the song Undergraduates discover our the hall of the music department. -Presented through the After “Hostage of Love.” “You make yourself Religious Studies, Special Edu- tributions to social service agen- and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the a prisoner of me / You blind yourself so major after exploring various cation and Dance. cies locally and nationally. letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters options at Mercyhurst and our -Come prepared with one Dinner Opera Company, which you don’t have to see / You turn your Now this begs a question as I receive positive feedback are due Mondays. by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit life to a power above / You make yourself numbers of majors and minors to why would the administration from employers about the pro- memorized song in English. is in residence at Mercyhurst. a hostage of love.” These lyrics are not only compelling tell the story of a vibrant pro- letters to box PH 485 or via e-mail at [email protected]. but fl ow together well. choose to close this program? It fessionalism and confi dence Page 12 OPINION SeptemberMay 3, 62008, 2009 Alternatives to hypocritical politics nomic freedom and individual government spending, increas- train of thought. As far as social By Thomas Kubica freedom are one and the same. ing military presence overseas issues go, Christians have strong Contributing writer After President Clinton and enlarging the size of our moral beliefs opposing homo- policed U.S. troops around the bureaucracy, while restricting sexual acts and abortion. Albert Einstein said, “Insan- world, President Bush based personal freedom and taking However, Libertarians do ity is doing the same thing over his 2000 campaign on a non- our country farther away from not believe they have the right and over again while expecting interventionist foreign policy. our Founding Fathers’ ideals. to force their moral codes on different results.” He said, “I am not so sure the The third largest party in the other Americans at the point of The beautiful tulips This is the best explanation role of the U.S. should be to go United States is not even men- a bayonet or through the abused recently planted in Garvey for modern politics. to other nations and tell them tioned: the Libertarian Party. powers of government. Park make trips around The Democratic and Repub- to ‘do it this way.” Well, we saw Republicans and Democrats As a Libertarian, I do not campus all the more enjoy- lican parties have monopolized how sincere he was. alike have claimed our current have to agree with other peo- able. our government while citizens While the Republican Party fi nancial crisis came out of ple’s lifestyles, but I do toler- of the United States go at each claims to be a party support- nowhere and couldn’t have been ate them. What takes place in Campus is bustling with other’s throats daily. ing low taxes and small govern- prevented. While Bush Repub- other people’s lives, whether it pre-fi nal jitters while seniors As a new president from the ment, the Department of Edu- licans come up with excuses is homosexuality or the recre- are putting the fi nal touches opposing party goes into offi ce cation doubled in size, the levia- for the failure of our economy, ational use of marijuana, is no on their capstone projects. after eight years of failure, than Department of Homeland Democrats fi nd it a perfect time more my business than it should All will be relieved in a mat- broken promises and distrust, Security was created, govern- to attack the evil “free market” be the government’s. ter of days. we fail to see any real “change.” ment medical programs greatly and try to convince the Ameri- Morality should not be in the Both parties are blinded by expanded, federal spending can people that Socialism can hands of the government (espe- their hypocritical ideologies; increased faster than in 30 years, save us. cially the federal government) as Democrats base their platform the national debt increased The truth is these current long as it is not violating some- on opposing unconstitutional more than under any presi- one else’s natural rights. wars, supporting personal free- dent in American history However, Libertarians Libertarianism is a limited doms such as women’s rights, and a $700 billion “bailout” “ do not believe they moral philosophy denounc- gay rights and separation of was passed. ing aggression against person church and state, and claim to How can you be a party of have the right to force and property, but holds no Although SAC nailed oppose unconstitutional bills low taxes and small govern- ethical position on numerous their moral codes on down Third Eye Blind as such as the Patriot Act. ment when you take action other positions. other Americans... the best band to perform While they make a strong resulting in the opposite? Before any true change or at springfest in years, the front for personal freedoms, On the same note: Demo- ” progress can take place in Thomas Kubica no-guest-ticket policy put a they are anything but strong for crats love to point out the America, we as individuals must damper on many students’ economic freedom for individu- loss of liberties Americans change and understand the fi nancial woes have nothing to als while imposing increasingly have endured under the “con- moral, economic and political plans. do with the “free market;” it is progressive taxes and the belief servative” Bush Administration. necessities of throwing off the impossible considering we have that “wealth redistribution” is But the same Democrats voted chains of big government and not even actually had a free noble. French political philoso- into offi ce are the same who Social Democracy. These chains market in decades. pher Frederic Bastiat said it best, unanimously gave President have shackled us into an unsus- The media and politicians fail “The state is the great fi ction by Bush the power to do “whatever tainable entitlement system, to mention where the root of which everybody tries to live at he deemed necessary” his entire corporatist bailouts, immoral this disaster actually came from. the expense of everybody else.” term. wars on foreigners, an immoral You rarely hear the policies of On the other hand, Republi- Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm war on those who partake in the FED were actually the cata- cans claim to base their platform Emanuel even has an outline of drugs, a ferocious business cycle lyst to the economic troubles we on economic liberty while failing a mandatory youth service corps unleashing havoc on the Ameri- Overflowing toilets in face. to be proponents of individual for Americans between the age can populace and in general a the basement of the Hirt Surprisingly enough, Republi- liberty. Rather than operating as of 18 and 25, which is just a War on Liberty. building made Tuesday cans and Democrats fail to real- a principled political organiza- step closer towards a national In the coming months, afternoon the stinky ize Libertarian political and Lib- tion, the Republican Party has draft and slavery to the state. Americans will either choose scene to send stressed-out ertarian economic thought (The turned into to an overgrown There might be a difference in to affi rm the path we are on students over the edge. This Austrian School of Economics) club for the nation’s evangelicals the two parties’ supporters, but is towards authoritarianism or stench seems to rear its ugly have been predicting this crisis who look to infest the globe there actually a big difference in we can embrace liberty, peace head every so often. for years. Despite Libertar- with military presence without whom the supporters vote for? and property under the aegis ians spot-on prophecies, oddly considering repercussions or All the while, these two parties of freedom. Please e-mail any suggestions to enough the government contin- blowback of their actions. continually fail America by with I’m a Libertarian because [email protected]. ues their bad habits and ignores Both parties are outright hyp- a failed war on drugs, increas- I believe in freedom…Why The GB&U is a compilation of Libertarian politics and The ocritical and do not realize eco- ing national debt with deranged aren’t you? student opinions. Austrian School of Economic’s Page 12 OPINION SeptemberMay 3, 62008, 2009 Alternatives to hypocritical politics nomic freedom and individual government spending, increas- train of thought. As far as social By Thomas Kubica freedom are one and the same. ing military presence overseas issues go, Christians have strong Contributing writer After President Clinton and enlarging the size of our moral beliefs opposing homo- policed U.S. troops around the bureaucracy, while restricting sexual acts and abortion. Albert Einstein said, “Insan- world, President Bush based personal freedom and taking However, Libertarians do ity is doing the same thing over his 2000 campaign on a non- our country farther away from not believe they have the right and over again while expecting interventionist foreign policy. our Founding Fathers’ ideals. to force their moral codes on different results.” He said, “I am not so sure the The third largest party in the other Americans at the point of The beautiful tulips This is the best explanation role of the U.S. should be to go United States is not even men- a bayonet or through the abused recently planted in Garvey for modern politics. to other nations and tell them tioned: the Libertarian Party. powers of government. Park make trips around Men’s Lacrosse...... May 2, W 6-5, NYIT The Democratic and Repub- to ‘do it this way.” Well, we saw Republicans and Democrats As a Libertarian, I do not campus all the more enjoy- lican parties have monopolized how sincere he was. alike have claimed our current have to agree with other peo- able. Tullio Field scheduled for makeover our government while citizens While the Republican Party fi nancial crisis came out of ple’s lifestyles, but I do toler- Tullio Field will be revamped this summer with the replacement of the United States go at each claims to be a party support- nowhere and couldn’t have been ate them. What takes place in Campus is bustling with of the 10-year-old Astroturf. Mercyhurst College is installing Field other’s throats daily. ing low taxes and small govern- prevented. While Bush Repub- other people’s lives, whether it pre-fi nal jitters while seniors Turf Duraspine. It is worth the $500,000 because it will reduce inju- As a new president from the ment, the Department of Edu- licans come up with excuses is homosexuality or the recre- are putting the fi nal touches ries to the players. Football, lacrosse and fi eld hockey will play on opposing party goes into offi ce cation doubled in size, the levia- for the failure of our economy, ational use of marijuana, is no on their capstone projects. the new surface. Installation is scheduled to begin on May 26 and after eight years of failure, than Department of Homeland Democrats fi nd it a perfect time more my business than it should All will be relieved in a mat- should be completed by late July, a month before the fall season broken promises and distrust, Security was created, govern- to attack the evil “free market” be the government’s. ter of days. begins. we fail to see any real “change.” ment medical programs greatly and try to convince the Ameri- Morality should not be in the Both parties are blinded by expanded, federal spending can people that Socialism can hands of the government (espe- their hypocritical ideologies; increased faster than in 30 years, save us. cially the federal government) as Women’s lax seeded No.3 in NCAA Tournament Democrats base their platform the national debt increased The truth is these current long as it is not violating some- No.5 women’s lacrosse was selected as the No. 3 seed in the upcom- on opposing unconstitutional more than under any presi- one else’s natural rights. ing NCAA Division II tournament. They earned their fi rst NCAA New AD looks to fresh future wars, supporting personal free- changes over the course of the District. dent in American history However, Libertarians Libertarianism is a limited selection after winning a program-record 14 games this season. The By Katie Waldin doms such as women’s rights, and a $700 billion “bailout” moral philosophy denounc- year. Working within in the school “ do not believe they Lakers will play Lock Haven University on Saturday, May 9, at Lock Staff writer gay rights and separation of was passed. ing aggression against person Haven. Kimball said he is not look- district gave him many opportu- church and state, and claim to How can you be a party of have the right to force and property, but holds no ing to come in and change all nities to gain a variety of skills Although SAC nailed oppose unconstitutional bills low taxes and small govern- ethical position on numerous The Mercyhurst College of the traditions and things that and important abilities that will their moral codes on down Third Eye Blind as such as the Patriot Act. ment when you take action other positions. Athletic Department will see a are going well with the athletic benefi t him in his work at Mer- other Americans... the best band to perform While they make a strong resulting in the opposite? Before any true change or major change as the administra- cyhurst. at springfest in years, the front for personal freedoms, On the same note: Demo- ” progress can take place in tion in the athletic department “The experiences I gained in Thomas Kubica no-guest-ticket policy put a they are anything but strong for crats love to point out the America, we as individuals must changes next year. the last seven years as an admin- damper on many students’ Athletics is in our economic freedom for individu- loss of liberties Americans change and understand the Next year, former Mercy- istrator in the City of Erie have fi nancial woes have nothing to family“ and our blood als while imposing increasingly have endured under the “con- moral, economic and political plans. hurst Football coach Joe Kim- been immense,” Kimball said. do with the “free market;” it is progressive taxes and the belief servative” Bush Administration. necessities of throwing off the ball (from 1993-2002) will take ” Although working for the impossible considering we have Joe Kimball that “wealth redistribution” is But the same Democrats voted chains of big government and over the position of Head Ath- schools district was rewarding, not even actually had a free noble. French political philoso- into offi ce are the same who Social Democracy. These chains letic Director at Mercyhurst. Kimball said he cannot wait to market in decades. pher Frederic Bastiat said it best, unanimously gave President have shackled us into an unsus- Former Athletic Director get back to working with ath- The media and politicians fail department. He said he wants “The state is the great fi ction by Bush the power to do “whatever tainable entitlement system, Craig Barnett resigned from the letes because he and his family to mention where the root of to come in and fi nd solutions which everybody tries to live at he deemed necessary” his entire corporatist bailouts, immoral position earlier this year. were all athletes. this disaster actually came from. Jason LaShomb- Men’s Lacrosse to the problems that are in exis- the expense of everybody else.” term. wars on foreigners, an immoral The administration then “Athletics is in our family and You rarely hear the policies of Senior goalkeeper Jason LaShomb was named the East Coast Con- tence now. On the other hand, Republi- Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm war on those who partake in appointed Aaron Kemp as a our blood,” he said. the FED were actually the cata- ference Goalkeeper of the Week for the second consecutive week “It is a big mistake to think cans claim to base their platform Emanuel even has an outline of drugs, a ferocious business cycle temporary athletic director for Kimball left a piece of advice lyst to the economic troubles we with the Lakers’ victory over NYIT holding NYIT to their lowest you can come in and say we on economic liberty while failing a mandatory youth service corps unleashing havoc on the Ameri- Overflowing toilets in the duration of the 2008-2009 for the student athletes at Mer- face. single-game total of the year since 2004. This is the fourth time of should do this and that to make to be proponents of individual for Americans between the age can populace and in general a the basement of the Hirt school year. cyhurst. Surprisingly enough, Republi- the year LaShomb has received this honor. LaShomb wrapped up the program better, especially to liberty. Rather than operating as of 18 and 25, which is just a War on Liberty. building made Tuesday With the addition of Kimball “This is your shot to have cans and Democrats fail to real- his Mercyhurst College career with 50 games. He went 34-9 with a people who have already been a principled political organiza- step closer towards a national In the coming months, afternoon the stinky to the Mercyhurst family, Kemp four years to compete at high ize Libertarian political and Lib- .612 save percentage and a 6.44 goals against average. He also holds working in the department,” tion, the Republican Party has draft and slavery to the state. Americans will either choose scene to send stressed-out has been promoted to the Asso- levels,” Kimball said. ertarian economic thought (The several program records. Kimball said. turned into to an overgrown There might be a difference in to affi rm the path we are on students over the edge. This ciate Athletic Director and “Give it everything you got Austrian School of Economics) “It is too early for any changes club for the nation’s evangelicals the two parties’ supporters, but is towards authoritarianism or stench seems to rear its ugly Director of Compliance, where while your in it, because this have been predicting this crisis Tyler Bidwell- Men’s Golf to occur, the answers to the cur- who look to infest the globe there actually a big difference in we can embrace liberty, peace head every so often. he will work alongside Kimball might be all you ever get,” Kim- for years. Despite Libertar- Junior Tyler Bidwell fi nished the fi rst round of the 2009 rent problems will come from with military presence without whom the supporters vote for? and property under the aegis to unite and improve the group ball said. ians spot-on prophecies, oddly East/Atlantic Regional Men’s Golf Tournament in a tie for 30th within the department,” said considering repercussions or All the while, these two parties of freedom. Please e-mail any suggestions to of impressive athletes that Mer- “Leave it all out there even enough the government contin- place out of 108 competitors. He shot a 79 for the fi rst round, Kimball. blowback of their actions. continually fail America by with I’m a Libertarian because [email protected]. cyhurst is producing. though it may be hard with ues their bad habits and ignores which ties him at fourth out of the 17 golfers from the Pennsylvania For the past seven years, Kim- Both parties are outright hyp- a failed war on drugs, increas- I believe in freedom…Why The GB&U is a compilation of With new athletic administra- school, balance is key,” Kimball Libertarian politics and The State Athletic Conference who are competing in the tournament. ball worked in a variety of posi- ocritical and do not realize eco- ing national debt with deranged aren’t you? student opinions. tion, Mercyhurst will see many said. Austrian School of Economic’s tions for the City of Erie School Page 14 SPORTS May 6, 2009 Weather heats up May Tennis wraps up season

something new to the team, and out with a solid 9-9 overall along with NHL playoffs By Katie DiNunzio helped the 2008-2009 tennis record. Staff writer Alex Ovechkin. season progress the way it did. Teams from schools including By Devon Swanson Watch the replay: Ovechkin Junior Meghan Raynor Slippery Rock University of Sports columnist gets hit down low, turtles up, Game, set and match. became a very strong doubles Pennsylvania and California grabs his face, and sells a penalty Women’s tennis season is over and singles player and brought University of Pennsylvania It’s May, and I don’t know like the true athlete he is. for the year and it can defi nitely a lot of strategy to the game. brought strong competition to what more astounding: the M-V-P! M-V-P! be chalked up as a success. Another junior, Natalie Iovino, the Laker tennis girls. Pirates are fl irting with .500, or The Blackhawks split in Despite the odds, the team had made some great strides in her A big win for the team was Martin Havlat is healthy. Vancouver, not an easy task a great season. game and her attitude on the against Clarion University of The second round of the considering the Canucks have They had to make a big court really helped the team. Pennsylvania, against which NHL playoffs are here, but I been practically unbeatable at adjustment to the Pennsylvania “Kim Ezzo is a tough number they lost a tight 5-4 contest last have to fi nish the fi rst round GM Place down the stretch. State Athletic Conference one player,” McLean said. year, and this year they won with because two Game 7’s weren’t Patrick Kane recovered from (PSAC) and also had to play Sophomore Ezzo contributed an incredible 7-2 outcome. over by the time the Merciad the swine fl u and has four points in the conference with a mere with a lot of incredible matches McLean, who also had a great went to print last week. in two games. six girls, the minimum number throughout the season. fi nal season herself, is a senior The Rangers wrapped up a 3- You won’t hear about it needed to play a match. Sophomore Kelton Macke who will not be returning to the 1 lead on the Capitals by losing because “he gets paid to make Senior captain Jaclyn brought in some great wins team next year. three straight games in dramatic the big saves,” but Roberto McLean had nothing but good while really improving her game However, she has a positive fashion. Luongo robbed Ben Eager on a things to say about each of consistency. outlook for the 2009-10 tennis To give you an indication, rebound in Game 2. her fellow team members and The team’s freshman, season. the Rangers got beat so badly, The second matchup is their accomplishments this Courtney Conway, earned “Next year’s team should be Markus Naslund retired. Detroit against Anaheim. season several big matches to put very strong as we have everyone (All joking aside, Naslund The tone was set when “In terms of the season, we under her belt for the upcoming but myself returning, and lots was the best Canuck to ever lace Scot Stevens Mike Brown had a good shot at nationals,” seasons. of recruits,” McLean said. them up and he has a special bloodied Jiri Hudler with an McLean said. Together the team played well The women’s tennis season place in the hearts of Pittsburgh open ice bomb in Game 1. She added that all the girls on and had a great attitude. has ended but all involved with fans). Game 2 saw a triple OT thriller the team stepped up their game The conference consisted of the team have high hopes for The other New York City with Todd Marchant(huh?) this year. some pretty tough competition the returning group of players area team (you seriously thought scoring the game winner. Each player brought for the girls, still coming next season. of the Islanders being in the Finally, the Boston Bruins playoffs?) blew one of the most and Cam Ward are tied at one guaranteed wins possible. heading back to Carolina. The ‘Canes were down by The Bruins really took it to Keep commentators in mind two to the New Jersey Devils Ward in Game 1, but the ’06 with less than two minutes to Conn Smythe winner held his the playing surface with players identifi cation. This is not as go in the third, but Eric Staal own in Game 2 and shut out the By John facing perpendicular to them simple as white jerseys versus remembered he was on the B’s. Baranowski most of the time, these are the colored jerseys, but more about cover of NHL ’08 and won it The war room in Toronto Sports columnist only identifi ers for long peri- what colors the numbers are. I for Carolina. couldn’t conclude whether a ods. The absence of these, as recall Colgate’s NCAA Women’s This earned them the right puck shot by the Hurricane’s Apart from aesthetics, hockey I’ve seen in the ACHA with the hockey team had dark maroon to go on and face the number Chad LaRose was across the jerseys serve a very important University at Buffalo, Niagara sweaters with black numbers one seed overall in the Eastern goal line even though there were role. It sounds obvious, but it University and Washington and outlined in silver. For someone Conference, the Boston Bruins. multiple unobstructed views of can be quickly forgotten that Jefferson, among others, wreaks with less than perfect eyesight, With those series complete, it. jerseys are the identifi cation havoc with commentators as they were not always identi- it’s on to the second round! Jokes. of players to those calling the they struggle to fi ll time until fi able, especially at hockey The NHL’s plan of promoting For all of those hockey game. the unidentifi ed player turns his speeds. The names, in silver, one series and using the other fans out there who are missing Sleeve numbers on jerseys back toward you. were obstructed by the hair of three as fi ller between its games out on the action on campus are one of the most under- Front numbers are completely the players, making them just is working like a charm. because Mercyhurst College no rated things in sports. Anyone idiotic and the most pointless as useless. The game became The Caps are up 2-0 because longer gets Versus, I suggest who has done play-by-play has addition to hockey jerseys that much more diffi cult for me as of secondary scoring, end of streaming the games on the come to realize the importance most people consider good. a result. story. internet at www.myp2pforum. of these seemingly insignifi cant Considering the hand placement So I beg you, if you ever An interesting note, though, eu/nhl-icehockey/ to remain up four-inch-high numbers. of a hockey player, the number are in charge of having jerseys is that Penguins get penalized to date on all the second round Considering that commenta- is obscured by the stick. made for your team, keep the for checking the Capitals star playoff action. tors are placed on the side of Color schemes mean a lot for commentators in mind, eh? Page 14 SPORTS May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009 SPORTS Page 15 Weather heats up May Tennis wraps up season Lax claims victory, knocked out of tournament uniform and fi ght for a victory LaShomb continued his By Gary Coad something new to the team, and out with a solid 9-9 overall on the home turf, and that is fantastic season and won the along with NHL playoffs By Katie DiNunzio Staff writer helped the 2008-2009 tennis record. exactly what they did. ECC Goalkeeper of the Week Staff writer Alex Ovechkin. season progress the way it did. Teams from schools including The Lakers pulled off the for the fourth time this season, By Devon Swanson Watch the replay: Ovechkin Junior Meghan Raynor Slippery Rock University of The Mercyhurst College upset by a score of 6-5 over his second in as many weeks. Sports columnist gets hit down low, turtles up, Game, set and match. became a very strong doubles Pennsylvania and California men’s lacrosse team’s season favored NYIT, who was last With this honor he rounds grabs his face, and sells a penalty Women’s tennis season is over and singles player and brought University of Pennsylvania came down to the fi nal weekend year’s National Champion, to out his Mercyhurst career record It’s May, and I don’t know like the true athlete he is. for the year and it can defi nitely a lot of strategy to the game. brought strong competition to as the Lakers needed a win continue their home winning of 34-9 with a 61 percent save what more astounding: the M-V-P! M-V-P! be chalked up as a success. Another junior, Natalie Iovino, the Laker tennis girls. to have a chance at an NCAA streak to 17 games. percentage. Pirates are fl irting with .500, or The Blackhawks split in Despite the odds, the team had made some great strides in her A big win for the team was Tournament bid. The Lakers were led by senior Despite not making the Martin Havlat is healthy. Vancouver, not an easy task a great season. game and her attitude on the against Clarion University of Sadly, the Lakers did not get Aaron Mazer and junior Tyler tournament this season the The second round of the considering the Canucks have They had to make a big court really helped the team. Pennsylvania, against which chosen to be in the NCAA Burton, who each scored two Lakers had a very good year and NHL playoffs are here, but I been practically unbeatable at adjustment to the Pennsylvania “Kim Ezzo is a tough number they lost a tight 5-4 contest last Division II Men’s Lacrosse goals. will look to continue improving have to fi nish the fi rst round GM Place down the stretch. State Athletic Conference one player,” McLean said. year, and this year they won with Tournament this year. Senior Mike Bartlett came next year. because two Game 7’s weren’t Patrick Kane recovered from (PSAC) and also had to play Sophomore Ezzo contributed an incredible 7-2 outcome. Their No. 5 ranking, even with through with the dagger with The Lakers fi nished the over by the time the Merciad the swine fl u and has four points in the conference with a mere with a lot of incredible matches McLean, who also had a great the clutch victory over the No. 74 seconds left by scoring the season with an 11-3 record went to print last week. in two games. six girls, the minimum number throughout the season. fi nal season herself, is a senior 3 team, was not good enough go ahead goal in a man-up with a 4-2 record in the ECC The Rangers wrapped up a 3- You won’t hear about it needed to play a match. Sophomore Kelton Macke who will not be returning to the to get them into the four-team situation. conference. 1 lead on the Capitals by losing because “he gets paid to make Senior captain Jaclyn brought in some great wins team next year. tournament. Another senior, Jason The No. 3 New York Institute Lashomb, came up big by Page 16 three straight games in dramatic the big saves,” but Roberto McLean had nothing but good while really improving her game However, she has a positive Junior Johnny Pawluk (20) of Technology came into town making 12 saves. Goalkeeping fashion. Luongo robbed Ben Eager on a things to say about each of consistency. outlook for the 2009-10 tennis and senior Matt Spahr (27) to play the No. 5 Lakers on was crucial in this highly To give you an indication, rebound in Game 2. her fellow team members and The team’s freshman, season. defend a NYIT attacker Senior Day. defensive game, as both teams Scoot Williams photo the Rangers got beat so badly, The second matchup is their accomplishments this Courtney Conway, earned “Next year’s team should be during their 6-5 win on Sat- It was the last day for the were well below their season Sophomore Tim Winslow (40) holds back a member of the NYIT Markus Naslund retired. Detroit against Anaheim. season several big matches to put very strong as we have everyone urday, May 2, at Tullio Field (All joking aside, Naslund The tone was set when “In terms of the season, we under her belt for the upcoming but myself returning, and lots seniors to put on the Laker scoring average. men’s lacrosse team during their match-up this past weekend. was the best Canuck to ever lace Scot Stevens Mike Brown had a good shot at nationals,” seasons. of recruits,” McLean said. them up and he has a special bloodied Jiri Hudler with an McLean said. Together the team played well The women’s tennis season place in the hearts of Pittsburgh open ice bomb in Game 1. She added that all the girls on and had a great attitude. has ended but all involved with fans). Game 2 saw a triple OT thriller the team stepped up their game The conference consisted of the team have high hopes for Lakers chase milestones on baseball diamond The other New York City with Todd Marchant(huh?) this year. some pretty tough competition the returning group of players number of its players chasing the team with 69 hits and is six record for runs. is being chased this year has area team (you seriously thought scoring the game winner. Each player brought for the girls, still coming next season. By Nick Glasier team milestones. hits away from breaking the Senior Jeff Stoll currently been freshman Ethan Santora’s of the Islanders being in the Finally, the Boston Bruins Staff writer playoffs?) blew one of the most and Cam Ward are tied at one Senior Jamie Walczak is having team record of 74 hits. has 57 RBIs and is 16 short of pursuit of the single season guaranteed wins possible. heading back to Carolina. a sensational season and is in He has managed to hit 17 breaking the record of 72. home run record. The ‘Canes were down by The Bruins really took it to Keep commentators in mind The Mercyhurst College the top 10 in several offensive doubles this season and is one Sophomore Jonathan Keppler He has the record tied at 16 two to the New Jersey Devils Ward in Game 1, but the ’06 baseball team is entering the categories for Mercyhurst single- short of tying the team record has drawn 38 walks this year and home runs and with one more with less than two minutes to Conn Smythe winner held his the playing surface with players identifi cation. This is not as Pennsylvania State Athletic season records, including hits, of 18. He is seven runs away is just seven short of the mark. home run he will be all alone at go in the third, but Eric Staal own in Game 2 and shut out the By John facing perpendicular to them simple as white jerseys versus Conference playoffs with a doubles, and runs. He is leading from breaking the single-season The most notable record that the top. remembered he was on the B’s. Baranowski most of the time, these are the colored jerseys, but more about cover of NHL ’08 and won it The war room in Toronto Sports columnist only identifi ers for long peri- what colors the numbers are. I for Carolina. couldn’t conclude whether a ods. The absence of these, as recall Colgate’s NCAA Women’s This earned them the right puck shot by the Hurricane’s Apart from aesthetics, hockey I’ve seen in the ACHA with the hockey team had dark maroon Rowing continues to rock the boat this season to go on and face the number Chad LaRose was across the jerseys serve a very important University at Buffalo, Niagara sweaters with black numbers the fi nals for a chance at for this week’s prestigious Dad The men’s team had an equally Michigan. one seed overall in the Eastern goal line even though there were role. It sounds obvious, but it University and Washington and outlined in silver. For someone By Anne Sobol a medal. Vail Regatta. In the varsity four strong performance when junior Later, the men’s pairs Conference, the Boston Bruins. multiple unobstructed views of can be quickly forgotten that Jefferson, among others, wreaks with less than perfect eyesight, Staff writer With those series complete, it. jerseys are the identifi cation havoc with commentators as they were not always identi- For the fi rst time this season, event, the women remained coxswain Ryan Browning led stole gold and silver in their it’s on to the second round! Jokes. of players to those calling the they struggle to fi ll time until fi able, especially at hockey the women’s V8 lost, when they competitive through windy the V4 to sweep their fi nal 10 even when juniors Stanislav The NHL’s plan of promoting For all of those hockey game. the unidentifi ed player turns his speeds. The names, in silver, This past weekend, the were overcome by Grand Valley conditions. seconds ahead of University of Kostic and Michael Orzolek one series and using the other fans out there who are missing Sleeve numbers on jerseys back toward you. were obstructed by the hair of Mercyhurst College women’s State University, who led the Though they fought to stay Dayton. With their record now commanded the race in the three as fi ller between its games out on the action on campus are one of the most under- Front numbers are completely the players, making them just rowing winning streak was race from the start. ahead, they eventually gave way 40-0, they expect to receive the ‘A’ boat and sophomore Ben is working like a charm. because Mercyhurst College no rated things in sports. Anyone idiotic and the most pointless as useless. The game became fi nally broken while the men’s The Lakers accepted silver to Northwestern University and top seed at Dad Vail. Caplinger and junior Ben Wells The Caps are up 2-0 because longer gets Versus, I suggest who has done play-by-play has addition to hockey jerseys that much more diffi cult for me as lightweight four remained with an impressive time of Cleveland State University and Then, the men put together in the ‘B’ boat dominated over of secondary scoring, end of streaming the games on the come to realize the importance most people consider good. a result. undefeated at the Mid-America 6:10, over 30 seconds ahead of settled for bronze. an eight that saw perhaps one Lawrence University. story. internet at www.myp2pforum. of these seemingly insignifi cant Considering the hand placement So I beg you, if you ever Collegiate Rowing Association Michigan State University. Neither this event nor the of the most exciting races of Both teams will continue An interesting note, though, eu/nhl-icehockey/ to remain up four-inch-high numbers. of a hockey player, the number are in charge of having jerseys Championship in Michigan. According to Head Coach eight have any effect on the the day. their success at the Dad Vail is that Penguins get penalized to date on all the second round Considering that commenta- is obscured by the stick. made for your team, keep the Still, every crew between Adrian Spracklen, they did not crew’s national ranking, as they The men landed in second Regatta, the largest in the U.S., for checking the Capitals star playoff action. tors are placed on the side of Color schemes mean a lot for commentators in mind, eh? the men and women went to taper, but used the race as training remain No. 1. place between Grand Valley and in Philadelphia on May 8-9. Laker Sports Knocked out Men’s Lax defeats NYIT, fails to make NCAA tournament << Page 15

Scoot Williams photo Caption on Page 15