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Vol. 80 No. 5 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 October 11, 2006

THE MERCIAD Mercyhurst adopts plan to improve campus life ment Strategic Planning, a formalized and faculty. But with this new plan, student focus groups. These students If students are unable to come to this By Jessica Kocent ongoing professional planning process the Mercyhurst community will have were chosen completely at random and town meeting, they can also voice their News editor to make Mercyhurst College better. a say in what is changing from the are supposed to represent the mix and opinions on the Website at http.//sug- According to Dr. Heidi Hosey, Vice ground up. balance of the Mercyhurst community gestions.mercyhurst.edu. Are you a student living with fi ve President of Strategic Planning, the The fi rst step in this 14-month plan on three different campuses. Students will be involved in the entire other people in an apartment built for plan will “build out of the community is strategic dialogue. This fi rst stage is The next forum will be a town meet- 14-month process. So will faculty, four? Do you hate the food in the that lives it.” centered on hearing the ideas of those ing held in the PAC on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. administration, alumni, staff and com- cafeteria? Is there something about Mercyhurst College has had some who want change, including all of the The Strategic Planning group will be munity members. They will comprise a Mercyhurst you want changed? formalized planning before. However, students, staff and faculty. During the asking the students what the strengths part of the strategic planning commit- Well, the administration is listening. Hosey says the administration would week of October 9, Erie Consulting and weaknesses of Mercyhurst College tees and help to draft the plans. One of Dr. Thomas Gamble’s goals usually make plans fi rst, then gauge fi rm, an outside company hired to work are and what they want the campus to when he came to offi ce was to imple- the response from the students, staff on the process, will conduct 2 12-14 look like in fi ve years. Please see Plans on Page 3 Alcodemically Stop the Hate campaign begins

Zirkle said. speaking By Sarah Caram Residence Life and Student Conduct Contributing writer held a poster contest for Mercyhurst Students to start off the campaign last Alcohol poses life- With the goal of making students year, which was very successful with aware of hate crimes and bias in today’s over 30 poster entries. “We encouraged society, Mercyhurst held its fi rst Stop students to submit posters that would the Hate campaign last year as a step serve as a visual tool to help educate and threatening risks to toward achieving this goal. inform individuals about the prevalence The masterminds behind the creation and danger of hate-related acts and of the campaign were Assistant Direc- crimes,” Zirkle said. college students tor of Residence Life and Student Celebrity judges chose the top three Conduct Dara Zirkle, along with other winners. According to a fl yer announc- By Joshua Wilwohl Security on Campus Inc. keeps col- Residence Life and Student Conduct ing the deadline for submissions of the Editor-in-chief lege campuses informed about rape, assistant directors who, through the posters, the celebrity judges included: she said. Diversity and Enrichment Grant, were Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley Limp, able to take their ideas and make them Jeff Probst, David Lewis, Renee Byrd- Recent alcohol-related tragedies on “We talk about the connection between alcohol and acquaintance a reality. Mullins and Sue Bea Montgomery. college campuses around the nation “The Residence Life & Student “Posters were judged based on the are raising concern about student rape,” she said. Bath stressed that most college campuses do Conduct Offi ce started this campaign expression of them, artistic merit, drinking. to educate college students about hate originality, relationship of (the) poster According an article in the Boston not address acquaintance rape. crimes and bias-based acts. The intent and message and visual impact,” said Globe, three students plummeted to their was to provide a way for students to Zirkle. deaths in the past three months. One According to the University learn about, respond to, and take a The winning poster would be used as fell from a roof, one fell off a bridge proactive approach in preventing these an inspiration to students. after trying to perform a handstand, of Buffalo’s Counsel- crimes,” Zirkle said. “It was our hope that the winning and another fell while trying climb a fi re According to Zirkle, the fi rst Stop the poster would innovatively and creatively escape. All were intoxicated. ing Ser- vices Hate campaign started in March 2005 express a message of tolerance and Catherine Bath, the executive director and ended on May 8, 2005. Residence community through an original artistic of Security on Campus Inc., a non- W e b site, Life and Student Conduct offi ces spon- medium,” said Zirkle. profi t agency in Pennsylvania, said sored this campaign “…in an effort The top three posters were announced that alcohol is a leading factor in to promote tolerance, foster dialogue, by Mercyhurst College President Dr. deaths on college campuses. and address issues of bias and hate,” Thomas Gamble. “Half of the student popu- said Zirkle. The artists of the winning posters lation (on college campuses) Residence Life and Student Conduct received a prize of cash, ranging from drinks to access,” she said. plans to add to the message this year. $500 for fi rst place, $200 for second “College campuses, on “While last year the overwhelming place, and $100 for third place, accord- some level, are dangerous message was focused on promoting ing to Zirkle. because kids are fi nally on tolerance campus-wide, this year we are their own.” taking it a step further and encouraging Please see Poster on Page 2 According to Associ- Mercyhurst to go beyond tolerance,” ate Vice President for Student Life and Director of Resi- Dying for Halloween dence Life Laura Zirkle, “Date Mercyhurst Col- rape and lege had one alcohol- acquaintance related death in the past 10 rape are forms of sexual assault involving coer- years. discipline.” cive sexual activities perpetrated by an Bath, whose son died from an alco- Bath stressed that the problem is not acquaintance of the rape survivor.” hol-related incident at Duke University, the people who have a few drinks, but Bath said only one in every 20 rapes says her organization works closely with those who have 10 or 15. is reported. colleges and high schools, constantly According to Bath, alcohol kills six Tobin said there are 100,000 cases a informing them about the affects of times as many people than any other year in which victims don’t remember alcohol. drug. if sex was consensual. “We support AlcoholEdu as the best Mercyhurst College Vice President According to a pamphlet by the tool to educate incoming freshmen,” of Student Life Dr. Gerard Tobin cited Community Oriented Policing Services, said Bath. “We also use college-trained statistics that there are 1,400 drinking- alcohol does play some role in acquain- peer educators that inform high school related deaths a year. tance rape. students on alcohol.” Alcohol-related tragedies, however, “Alcohol appears to play a large role in Zirkle says Mercyhurst uses similar extend beyond deaths alone. Alcohol acquaintance rape, although it is not the techniques to keep students informed. has a high connection to rape and other cause,” states the pamphlet. “Research “All incoming freshmen have to com- crimes. Bath said Security on Campus indicates that in over three-quarters of Chelsea Boothe photo plete AlcoholEdu,” she said. “We also Inc. puts out a newsletter that spends college rapes, the offender, the victim Senior Adam Hicks became one of the dead during his trip to Eden discuss information at building meet- three pages listing alcohol-related trag- – or both – had been drinking.” Run Farms for a Halloween hayride. Hicks shares his experience and ings, we hang up signs, and we deal with edies on campuses. Please see Alcohol on Page 3 anticipation for Halloween in his article “I Love Erie” on page 5. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD October 11, 2006

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World Briefs October 2 October 7 International news Theft Liquor Law Violation Preston Hall 3830 Lewis Ave. Compiled by Somalia declares holy Open Closed Jessica Kocent war on Ethiopia Pending Investigation State Citation From BBC News Somalia’s Islamists have ac- October 3 October 8 cused Ethiopian troops of at- Theft Liquor Law Violation tacking a town and have vowed a D’Angelo Performing Student Union “holy war” in revenge. Arts Center Closed The town of Bur Haqaba lies Open State Citation on the road from the government Pending Investigation base in Baidoa to the Islamist- October 9 held capital, Mogadishu. October 7 Criminal Mischief Ethiopia denies that its troops Liquor Law Violation East 41st St. have crossed the border but does Lewis Ave. Open support the government against Closed Pending Investigation the Islamists. State Citation “Heavily armed Ethiopian troops have invaded Somalia,” said Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, seen as a moderate within the Contributed by Amy Zielinski Union of Islamic Courts (UIC). Students on study abroad trip pictured in front of the “They have captured Bur Haqa- International Mercy Center on Baggot Street. ba. History shows that Somalis Mogadishu is controlled by always win when they are attacked Muslims. from outside.” Students travel Controversial Iranian cleric arrested in Tehran An Iranian cleric, Mohammed Kazemeini Boroujerdi, has been abroad to get a arrested amid clashes between his supporters and police outside his house in Tehran. Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of his followers, who had formed a cordon around his residence. In his sermons, Boroujerdi advocated a traditional interpretation global perspective of Islam, which separates religion from politics. He is accused of misinterpreting Islam. learning. You got to go there and By Amy Zielinski experience it,” Hammer said. “It Contributing writer North Korean nuclear makes a difference looking at a tests condemned place and knowing information This past May 17 students and and the history behind it.” The UN Security Council four professors from Mercyhurst Dr. Brian Reed, assistant pro- has strongly condemned North College traveled to Europe for a fessor of English, had students Korea’s claim to have tested a study abroad program. read poetry by Yeats and short nuclear weapon underground. On the 16-day trip, students stories from the book “Dublin- It will also consider what steps and professors visited Rome, ers” by James Joyce. to take next, including sanctions Assisi, Florence, Dublin, Belfast Students visited Yeats’ house that could be mandatory and and Galway. in Ireland while they recited his enforceable. Dr. Daniel McFee, assistant poetry to the class. President George W. Bush professor of religious studies “Since many of the poems branded it a “provocative” act said, “Studying abroad meets the describe what Yeats encounters threatening peace and stability. mission of Merychurst College. daily in his castle home, going File photo Bush said he and regional lead- It helps students understand the there was immensely rewarding,” Last year’s fi rst place poster, submitted by Melissa Jack, ers agreed North Korea’s actions roots of the institution and get Reed said. “I will be unable to Marann Curtis and Kelsie Smith. were unacceptable and deserved a global perspective.” read Yeats again in the same an immediate UN response. Students were able to choose way.” Current Security Council Presi- from two of three courses that Students in the social ethics Poster campaign will dent Kenzo Oshima of Japan were offered during spring class spent a great amount of urged North Korea to refrain term. time reading and discussing the challenge thinking from further testing and return All students were required book “Globalization” by Man- to six-party talks. Leader of North Korea, Kim to take social ethics and could fred B. Steger. Continued from page 1 that people allow themselves to Jong Il. choose from either Western McFee also wanted students to carry out the message and help Christian heritage or British study Michael Collins to enhance According to second place win- others to understand it,” Ellia Castro not terminal classics. learning on the Kilmainham ner Michelle Ellia, who worked said. Each of these classes were Gaol in Dublin, Ireland. with Alex Bonamo and Colleen Due to the great success and The interim leader of Cuba has specifi cally geared to where the Reed believed that, in addition Davis, individualism was the in- wide participation of the Stop denied U.S. media reports that his students were about to travel. to traveling while fulfi lling core spiration for their poster. the Hate Campaign and the brother, President Fidel Castro, About 80 percent of the work class requirements, the most en- “We are all different and have poster contest, Residence Life has terminal cancer and will not was done in class, while the other joyable part of the trip was the our own unique characteristics. and Student Conduct is planning return to power. 20 percent was done during the bonds formed by the group. In my poster I included the its second running for the 2006- Raul Castro said the president, trip. “We have incredibly intelligent phrase, ‘What if Picasso only 2007 academic year, which will who had intestinal surgery in In the Western Christian heri- and interesting students here at used one color?’ If he only start in the winter term. late July, was “getting better all tage class, taught by Dr. David Mercyhurst. The best part, other used one color, his art would be “The overall goal with this the time.” Livingston, students were asked than the wonderful experience bland and meaningless. However, campaign is to provide a way The comments came after to become experts on a signifi - of seeing the world, was get- the combination of colors in for our students to learn about, Time magazine reported on cant monument or church. ting to know the people better his artwork created a sense of respond to and be proactive in Castro’s alleged terminal illness. While in Europe, students were on the trip,” said Reed. “It is beauty. Together, as a society, preventing biased-based acts Castro handed temporary pow- able to see the monuments and profoundly rewarding to get to our differences combine to make and crimes. Furthermore, it is er to his brother in July, prompt- churches they studied and gave a know the students as co-explor- beauty.” our intention to encourage our ing speculation that his 47-year tour to the class. ers on a journey together. After “I hope that my poster encour- students to go beyond tolerance rule was nearly over. “I was so proud to see students a few days together, students ages people to think. I hope that and embrace diversity, work to Cubans were told that details standing before the basilica of St. become true leaders in shaping it calls people to challenge the overcome biases and speak out of the ailment would be kept Francis or the Lateran and tell the the group’s experience,” added preconceived notions they have against injustices,” said Zirkle. secret to prevent Cuba’s enemies other students the history behind McFee. on diversity. Most of all, I hope from taking advantage of them. the church and the things they Students can contact either Castro will return to work. should not miss while inside,” Dr. Reed at breed@mercyhurst. Livingston said. edu or Dr. McFee at Singh makes an appeal to end child labor in India Genevieve Hammer agreed [email protected] for this acquired knowledge made more information about this UnlimitedUnlimited Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has urged Indians to support the experience worthwhile. year’s trip. his government’s efforts to end child labour. In his appeal, Singh “Studying abroad was benefi cial said, “Our nation has solemnly pledged that children in our country because you saw what you were TanningTanning are not engaged in any form of work at the cost of their right to education. He was speaking on the eve of a new law banning children under Until 2007 14 from working as domestic helps or in food stalls. $$ The order also bans child workers in teashops, restaurants, hotels, Annual Study Abroad Night only resorts, spas and other recreational centres. 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To contact: [email protected] News Democrats and Republicans ready for elections Democrats of Pennsylvania. as family, etc.,” Kelly said. There is, however, one main factor that is hoped to change By Sarah Caram Kelly has been the president of Currently, the club has about By Sarah Caram advantage that students who join this year is the number of mem- Contributing writer Contributing writer this group for two years. 40 members. But after the RSCO student political groups receive. bers. Currently, there are about “Politics is one of those things fair the organization gained 30 According to Federici, this 10 to 15 members involved in The College Democrats: An that affects everyone,” Kelly said. new members. The Young Republicans: a advantage is that these groups the Young Republicans. Expanding Group with an Ever “In today’s society, there are not Kelly believes joining the Col- Group with a Purpose. help students attain a greater A main goal that Hammer has Expanding Purpose. a lot of citizens that have civic lege Democrats has many ad- The Young Republicans at understanding of politics. for the Young Republicans is that The College Democrats of virtue, that is, the drive to want vantages. Mercyhurst is a relatively new According to sophomore pol- he wants people to realize the is- Mercyhurst College is a grow- to participate in government and “Students will get the opportu- group that not only has a pur- tical science major Adam Ham- sues and that they have a choice ing, student-run political group feel the duty to take on the duties nity to work with the coordinated pose, but also many hopes for mer, current president of the in their outcomes. that holds the ideas of political of being an American citizen, campaign offi ce in Erie County, the future. Young Republicans, the club A sub goal of the group is for mindfulness and political action i.e., voting.” local offi cials, and passionate stu- According to Dr. Michael Fed- provides its members with the its members to become more very highly. As such, they are Like Foust, Kelly be- dents by going door knocking, erici, Professor of Political Sci- chance to meet new people who “diverse” people, said Hammer. seriously preparing for the No- lieves that it is impor- participating in voter regis- ence and Advisor of the Young The main focus of the Young vember Election. tant to have student tration drives, and phone Republicans, the Young Repub- Republican meetings, according According to Dr. Alice Ed- banking. The knowledge licans began at Mercyhurst in to Hammer, is to have its mem- wards, director of the Mer- they gain from these ex- 2002 when he was approached bers attain an understanding of cyhurst College World periences will help them by Republican student Rick what the Republican Party stands Languages and Cultures in future campaigns across Antin who wanted to start a for and also to promote republi- Department, the group the country,” she said. branch of Young Republicans can candidates and ideas. fi rst began as the Young There are several main here on campus. “The Young Republicans work Democrats around the goals that are the focus of Federici believes that having on presidential and lo- year 2000, when two political the young Democrats this year. student-run political groups in cal elections, as well as science students “…wanted According to Kelly, two of colleges is important because it campaigns. They do such to organize on campus.” the goals are to elect Bob Casey provides students with politi- things as hand out leafl ets, The Young Democrats to the U.S. Senate and to help cal experience. hold up signs and deliver formed for college students Rendell remain as Pennsylvania’s “It gives students an opportu- yard signs for candidates,” who are “…eager to be active run political groups at colleges. governor. However, the main nity to get their feet wet in poli- share a common interest. said Federici. in politics in some way,” said She also believes that political goal is preparation for the No- tics…it supplements what they Like Federici, Hammer also Students who are interested Kyle Foust, Director of Career groups help students to decide to vember elections. learn in the classrooms, especially believes that it is important to in the Young Republicans can Services and the current advisor which political group they want “We will be holding voter those who are political science have student run political groups get information on the group of the group. to belong, rather than simply registration drives until October majors,” said Federici. at colleges. through the RSCO fair, by talk- Historically, as well as cur- being a Republican or Demo- 6, participating in numerous While joining political groups “I think a lot of people don’t ing to Federici or members and rently, participation and voter crat just statewide canvassing days and on campus provides students fi nd (politics) particularly inter- by reading the organization’s turnouts by everyone is lower because their parents were. holding GO TV (Get Out The with experience and opportunity, esting…it is important to have constitution, which is on fi le with than it should be. However, the “It’s healthy to have two politi- Vote) events,” said Kelly. there are disadvantages. these groups because it’s impor- Darcey Kemp in the Student College Democrats are here to cal competing groups on campus The organization wants “To ‘The Development of the tant to know the world around Union. change that. because it fosters a sense of ensure that Erie County always Mind’ is the main focus of higher you,” said Hammer. While the Young Republicans Senior political science major political belonging. It allows the remains blue, encouraging stu- education and many times stu- Even with the advantages that at Mercyhurst have goals and and Spanish minor Maeve Kelly, student to see the two different dents to embrace politics, and dents who become “seduced” the Young Republicans offer, changes that they want achieve, is not only the president of Mer- sides and make decisions on their teaching the young people of by the world of political power there is always room for im- ultimately, they want their party cyhurst’s College Democrats, but own about their political views the importance of their vote,” sacrifi ce their development for provement and change. to winas many elections as pos- also the president of the College without others infl uences, such said Kelly. political power,” Federici said. According to Hammer, one sible. Alcohol poses life-threatening risks to students

Continued from Page 1 dents’ awareness of the poten- Dimperio stresses that if stu- content,” she said. Senior Katie Miller said she “I try to be as safe as possible tial consequences of substance dents are at a bar and these Dimperio said the health center is aware of all the effects of when I’m out with my friends. Zirkle says the Offi ce of Resi- abuse and to encourage healthy symptoms occur, they can call gives out tips on alcohol by mak- alcohol. Even if it becomes a bother its dence Life gives students infor- decision making regarding the 911. If on campus, they can ing a bulletin board and passing “I learned the basics of the still worth it,” she said. “I try not mation on the statistics so they use and abuse of alcohol and contact campus security or call out pamphlets to students. harmful effects of alcohol to drink more than I can handle stay aware about alcohol and drugs,” she said. 911, she said. Students say, however, they through DARE in middle school and I stay with my friends, and rape. The event is hosted in the fall According to Dimperio, stu- are already aware of the effects and high school health classes,” don’t go off with strange men.” She also noted that Mercyhurst, and in the spring each year. dents can also use CPR if they of alcohol and take precautions she said. “But, through my dietet- Bath said, however, the number Gannon University and Penn “During the spring term we know the proper technique, but when drinking. ics major I have learned more one way to stay safe and avoid State University Behrend are part host our second Alcohol Aware- she emphasizes to seek help. Junior Trevor Mattice says the in greater detail what kind of any alcohol-related tragedy is not of a group known as C-COM- ness Week, which is held the “In these situations, you have programs dealing with alcohol serious damage alcohol can do to get drunk. PASS: Campus and Community week prior to St. Patrick’s Day,” to get the intoxicated person to awareness get excessive. to the body.” Dimperio stressed to not let Partners Advocating for Safe Allen said. “We feel that this is the emergency room fast and get “The awareness programs Miller also said she takes pre- friends drink that much. Students. an opportunity for us to remind IVs into them,” she said. “De- Mercyhurst has instituted in cautions when drinking. Tobin said the students of Mer- C-COMPASS ensures that students of the decisions they pending on what the blood levels relation to alcohol are, to say the “I like to go out with at least cyhurst live in a community of all three schools have the same are making during a time when show, a person could be in the least, over the top,” he said. “If one other person for safety caring where friends care about behavioral expectations for stu- the use and abuse of alcohol and hospital overnight or for days.” you think of how many college reasons and to have more fun friends. dents no matter what campus drugs are at a peak.” Dimperio also warned against students drink alcohol across the socially,” she said. He emphasized that the best they are on, Zirkle said. Chris Dimperio, director of exercising drunken students, nation, and how many deaths Senior Deanna Kramer says solution to avoid an alcohol-re- Mercyhurst is also hosting the the Cohen Health Center, said feeding them caffeine or giving there are in relation to it, it’s a she witnessed alcohol effects lated tragedy is to have a desig- semi-annual Alcohol Awareness students should always be aware them a cold shower. very small percentage.” fi rsthand. nated friend. Week from Oct. 10-13. of the effects of alcohol. “Just keep the person awake,” Mattice also noted that col- “I’m sure I’m not aware of ev- “A designated friend is one According to program director “If a person is out and goes she said. leges across the nation need to ery single effect, but I have seen who will make sure you are safe Sarah Allen, the week is designed unconscious, you have to sus- She also said certain drinks can realize drinking is a part of the many effects of extreme alcohol and will make sure you don’t do to increase student awareness of pect something,” she said. “If make a person sicker. atmosphere. consumption,” she said. anything you’ll regret,” he said. the potential consequences of breathing slows, vomiting occurs “Drinks mixed with 7-UP, “Alcohol is a part of college Kramer says she always takes alcohol abuse. and the skin turns color, seek im- Coke, or Pepsi intoxicate a per- and they need to embrace that,” precautions when going out as “Our hope is to increase stu- mediate help.” son more because of the sugar Mattice said. well. Parents’ weekend

the weekend with the traditional By Merissa Frank Family Bingo Bonanza, where Contributing writer FREE students and parents gather in the REC Center for bingo with Most college students thank tons of great prizes. WIRELESS heaven they do not have to deal Saturday evening wraps up with their parents much more college sponsored activities with INTERNET than nine months out of the Fall Family Festival and Haunted year Hurst Tours. But to give mom and dad a At the Fall Family Fest, every- break, Parents’ Weekend is here one can enjoy carving pumpkins, AMERICAN again. sampling festive pies, munching According to Pat Liebel, Direc- on caramel apples and sipping Coin tor of Alumni Services, about apple cider. Have a devilishly 250 parents called in an RSVP good time on the haunted tour LAUNDRY for the upcoming weekend. led by Mercyhurst ghouls, re- Liebel said, “This is a really hashing horror stories of the - Expert exam coaching great opportunity to reconnect past. and writing help from with the students.” Of course, parents are also a Mercyhurst Graduate! Heather Schwager, Vicky Fleis- welcome at mass on Sunday - Only 5 minutes ner, Haylie Starin and Zach Pe- morning. After church, it’s time kor, of Student Activities Coun- to say bye to mom and dad and from campus cil, have a few big events planned. see them again in just a few more - Clean, bright facility Friday the Thirteenth kicks off weeks for Fall Break. - Handicapped accessible Plans ready for 2007 1821 E. 38th Street Open 6a.m. - 9p.m. daily Continued from Page 1 open forum with no particular topic in mind. Hosey, describes Hosey hopes the offi cial plan the process as a large idea funnel, Read the will be implemented by Octo- beginning with brainstorming, ber 2007, and for the next few then becoming a more refi ned Merciad online years, the new changes will be plan as the process goes on. monitored by Hosey and a com- Hosey, says that administration at http:// mittee. Then the process will “owes it to the students to do start again. it right” and she would like to merciad. The Strategic Planning team stress that there is no cap on the wants to get as many ideas as possibilities. mercyhurst. To find out more about this exciting, paid summer opportunity, contact MAJ Lamborn, possible. It will basically be an edu Gannon University Army ROTC,814-868-7524 or [email protected] PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD October 11, 2006 CAMPUS LIVING To contact: [email protected] Soul warming recipes Fashion trip to

Presentation is Everything The scale of your presentation the cat box on newspaper and the big apple Halloween is just around the is up to you and how much you sprinkle cookie crumbs around Calvin Klein. After the visit, corner, and this disgusting-look- think your guests can stomach. this box. As with any recipe, you By Kate Collins Warnaco is providing a nice With Meg Contributing writer ing, but great tasting, treat will be Though unnecessary, the cat can improvise a little. lunch for the group. a great way to set the mood. box and pooper scooper as If you are not a fan of Tootsie “One of our graduates, Sarah When I fi rst saw this dish I serving utensils is a great touch. Rolls, you could heat and shape In mid November, some Mer- Greenlee, is actually the assistant did not think I would be able to Tootsie Rolls are also optional. Snickers mini candy bars. How and Kyle cyhurst students will attend a to Kayla LaGrange, the presi- eat it, but Halloween is all about However, the effect is truly dis- real you want it to look is up to fashionable trip to New York dent of Warnaco,” said Mariyln adventure. And you need to be gusting, which makes this recipe you… there is a lot of room for City. Smith. adventuresome to partake in this great for Halloween parties. creativity with this Halloween Put on by the fashion depart- Following lunch on Friday, the dessert. Some even go as far as to set treat. ment, students will be able to group will visit Nicole Miller attend a fi ve-day trip to the city Headquarters and B & J Fab- to see some of the most widely rics. known fashion venues in the On Saturday and Sunday, they ‘Cat Litter’ Dessert industry. will be visiting the Fashion Marilyn Smith, director of the Institute of Technology, where Ingredients Equipment Family and Consumer Science many Mercyhurst students are Department, will head the trip. currently studying. Students from all majors are able A Meatpacking District tour 1 Chocolate cake mix 2 cake pans (any size) to attend and may also bring is also on the schedule which friends and family members. will be in SoHo by Greenwich 1 White cake mix Utensils to prepare pudding “I went on the trip last year Village, along with a Broadway 2 Lg packages of vanilla pudding Microwave and it was a really good experi- Play that will be announced later 1 Lg package vanilla sandwich cookies Blender/food processor ence,” said junior Laura Pu- and a visit to the Metropolitan sateri. “Those that went brought Museum of Art. 12-15 Tootsie Rolls New cat box and liner friends and family members too. “I’m excited to visit the dif- Green food coloring New pooper scooper It’s not just for the students.” ferent fashion headquarters and The trip is estimated to cost visit with the girls who go to Eggs, milk...as needed by cake mix Lg mixing bowl about $535 total, but is well Mercyhurst but are spending the worth the money spent. year at FIT,” said senior fashion Directions Those who attend will be stay- merchandising major Angela ing at a hotel located right in the Pascoe. 1. Prepare cake mixes and bake according to directions. Then allow cake to cool. heart of Manhattan. “And I’m obviously happy On Thursday, the fi rst full day about going shopping some- 2. Prepare pudding mix and chill until ready to assemble. there, students will be visiting where a little more exciting than 3. Crumble white sandwich cookies in small batches in blender/food processor, scraping sides often. Set Times Square and Rockefeller the Millcreek Mall!” aside all but about 1/4 cup. To the 1/4 cup cookie crumbs, add a few drops green food coloring and mix Center, all the really big attrac- Some of the other stops on until completely colored. tions of the city. The group will the list include Fairchild Pub- 4. When cakes are cooled to room temperature, crumble into a large bowl. Toss with half the white cookie also eat dinner at Planet Holly- lications, which publishes one crumbs set aside (uncolored) and the chilled pudding. IMPORTANT: Mix in just enough of the pudding wood and have time to shop. of the most widely known fash- to moisten it. You don’t want it too soggy. Combine gently. Friday, the students will be in- ion magazines, Women’s Wear 5. Line a new, clean kitty litter box. Put the cake/pudding/cookie mixture into the litter box. troduced to the fashion portion Daily, Couture on Madison and 6. Put three unwrapped Tootsie Rolls in a microwave safe dish and heat until soft and pliable. Shape of the trip. They will start off Parsons: The New School for ends so they are no longer blunt, curving slightly. Repeat 1 or 2 more times. Then bury them in the by visiting AGX Textile Print- Design where there is also a ing Firm. Mercyhurst student, Natalie Justi mixture. The fi rm provides for some senrio, studying fashion. 7. Sprinkle the other half of cookie crumbs over the top and scatter the green cookie crumbs lightly on of the biggest names including “It should be a really neat trip top of everything-- This is supposed to look like the chlorophyll in kitty litter. Tommy Bahama Swimwear and for all who attend. We’re getting 8. Heat three Tootsie Rolls in the microwave until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake; sprinkle Tommy Hilfi ger. a chance to see a lot of really with cookie crumbs They will then visit Warnaco, spectacular places,” said Smith. a licenser for designers such as Is the freshman 15 really as unavoidable as we think?

There are not many students on the vegetables, fruit, whole- wait 20 minutes, then decide if By Courtney Stuempges on Mercyhurst campus that grains and lean meats. Go light you are full or not. Contributing writer would turn down chocolate, on the dressing and other con- Keep healthy foods on hand in Laker Inn cookies or french fries, diments, desserts, gravies and your room, like fruit, so you can Thousands of high school se- the café’s ice cream or late-night bread and butter. eat that instead of walking to the niors across the country prepare CVS runs. CNN also says that you do not vending machine. for an unknown journey ahead The café and the Laker Inn have to give up sweets all togeth- Alcohol holds many calories, of them: unfamiliar faces, a dif- are fi lled with both healthy and er, but reward yourself. Putting and after consuming alcoholic fi cult curriculum, no parents, a unhealthy choices alike, but self-restrictions on certain foods drinks, many people go for the brand new social scene, and … students have that decision to only make them more tempting ‘late night munchies,’ which the “Freshman 15.” make, which will either put on to eat. Let yourself eat sweets, greatly adds on to the calorie When dealing with life’s new the weight or cut back. but put a limit on the snack be- intake. stresses and changes many stu- How can the “Freshman 15” fore you start eating it. Nemour’s says that just 30 dents turn to food, but the be avoided? According to the According to the Nemour’s minutes of exercise three to four “Freshman 15” is not unpre- Cable News Network, fi rst and Foundation, staying on a regular times per week can help with ventable. foremost, before you choose sleep pattern may help because seeing and feeling the weight According to the Nemour’s to eat decide if you are even staying up late leads to large loss. Signing up for a scheduled Andy Finkel photo Foundation, “Researchers at hungry. amounts of caffeine intake, class time can help you stick to MAC offers an excellent place to burn those extra lbs. Cornell University found that Many people eat when they which then in turns leads to more a routine. students gained an average of are bored, tired, homesick or calories, more caffeine and less CNN says that if you are seri- Keeping the weight off is not CNN says “The secret is to four pounds during the fi rst 12 stressed. Therefore, these people sleep. And the cycle continues. ous about losing or maintaining impossible, but coming into forgive yourself for one missed weeks of their freshman year gain weight from simply eating Many people eat when they are a certain weight, that “com- college as a freshman can lead exercise session or eating one - a rate of gain that is 11 times when their not hungry. stressed. mitment must be your middle to ups and downs both mentally piece of chocolate cake. higher than the typical weight Keeping a journal of the food And many people are stressed name.” and physically. “Don’t let your failures undo gain for 17- and 18-year-olds.” you eat can help you decide what because they do not get enough There are many areas in ev- Not trailing from normal eat- all your efforts. If you go over- A study done at Tufts Univer- foods are “empty calories,” what sleep. eryone’s life that can either cut ing habits can help avoid the infa- board, pick yourself up and start sity states that: “on average, men kinds of foods get you full faster It takes about 20 minutes for back on food intake or increase mous “Freshman 15” with a few over again at the next meal or the gain six pounds and women gain and which keep you feeling full food to reach your stomach and exercise. For example, when at painless changes in a student’s next day.” four and a half during their fi rst longer. eating slowly helps your food the Hammermill Library take the daily routine. year of college.” CNN also says to go heavy digest. Eat your meal portion, stairs instead of the elevator.

Math major competes with big dogs CEC makes children’s lives better

represented, and she was one “I already completed my GRE’s tunities dances which are held at children we support, but in the By Jen Helbig of 35 students involved in the and will be applying to graduate By Amy Zielinski Mercyhurst College, Penn State parents and other CEC members Contributing writer Contributing writer undergraduate and graduate schools within the next month. Behrend and Gannon Universi- that work together to provide competition. After I see what sort of offers ties. such awesome opportunities,” If you think that math is only “I was nervous to be among I get from graduate schools I The Council for Exceptional “When I go to the ESO danc- says Amanda Bandurak, a senior for the classroom and balancing students from such prestigious will be better prepared to make Children Club expects many es, I am always excited because special education major. your checkbook, think again. schools at Berkeley,” Parker said. a decision.” changes this year, including I know that I will have a great Other events that CEC plans A passion for math recently “After seeing a few presentations, Parker’s attendance at the attracting new members and time. I give it my all, dance like include the Special Olympic ski brought senior Brittany Parker, I began to feel more comfort- conference is something for the providing better services for the no one’s watching, and leave meets, Winter Fest and speakers. a mathematics education major, able. I knew I had done enough Mercyhurst community to be children it seeks to serve. with a smile on my face. I only Students who help out at the to Tomar, Portugal, for four days preparing to have a successful proud of. CEC is an organization where with more people were involved Special Olympics ski meets give in September. presentation.” “As far as I know, there has students work with individuals wish this wonderful event,” says individuals with exceptionalities There she presented a statistics Parker used her experience in never been a Mercyhurst math with disabilities, exceptionalities, Glumac. one-on-one attention. Mercy- research project on the topic of Portugal to get a feel for what she student that presented at an in- and/or the gifted. CEC faculty advisor Dr. Rich- hurst students also participate determining levels of harvest of would like to do after her time at ternational conference,” she said. Peter Glumac, a junior special ard O’Dell likes working with the in the Crohn’s walk and attend Pacifi c Halibut. Mercyhurst. “I was the only student to ever education major, says, “Know- students and their goals. state conferences. “I started the research this sum- “The reason that I was so eager attend this one.” ing that I have helped someone, “I work with the best students “Volunteers can look forward mer in an undergraduate research to participate in research was so “I hope that more Mercyhurst especially children or adults in on campus. We are always im- to creating solid relationships program at Penn State Behrend,” that I would give myself options students in every major will par- need, is the best feeling I get as proving the quality of life in with peers, other CEC members, Parker explained. “It was my fi rst after Mercyhurst. I am currently ticipate in student research. I a future educator. I am fortunate Erie County. the exceptional community and experience with research so it was student teaching at Harbor Creek am joining a research committee to be a part of CEC and to have “We do things humbly and their friends and families,” Ban- defi nitely challenging.” high school. I still have to make through student government that the ability to collaborate with with very little cost,” O’Dell durak said. “It is worthwhile to At the conference, Parker won the huge decision between going is going to look into having funds equally passionate education said. anyone looking to make a differ- the award for outstanding pre- to graduate school for statistics available for students to complete majors.” “The best part is to be able to ence in the lives of many.” sentation. Parker estimated that or continuing my teaching ca- research at Mercyhurst.” Students can become involved see the joys of what you are do- there were about 25 universities reer.” in the Expanding Social Oppor- ing not only in the faces of the October 11, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 CAMPUS To contact: [email protected] LIVING Internship numbers skyrocket in ‘06 Mercyhurst had a record number of students, 370, complete internships in 20 states and fi ve countries

tional Truck and Engine. 4:30. and North East Coordinator Students may question if they process. By Lakyn Bianco “We are very proud to let our Career Services also provides David DeSante. can participate and complete in- Hvezda also stresses the ever- Contributing writer students know that Mercyhurst construction and formulation of “Faculty also play an important ternships in their hometown. growing importance of letters of College has one of the premier professional resumes. part in the internship process Any potential internship site recommendation. Mercyhurst students shattered internship programs,” said Rob- is possible as long as students The buzzword nationally is for Career Services’ internship place- ert Hvezda, Director of Career provide a job description from students to “network, network, ment record last year with 370 Services Cooperative Education/ The buzzword the site to be approved by the network,” making valuable con- students, completing co-ops and Internship Programs. college. tacts for future internships or internships 20 different states Career Services strongly en- “nationally is for In addition to experience stu- employment. and fi ve different countries. courages students to begin the dents can also earn academic “I have had excellent feedback Students exceeded the 2004-05 preparation process as early credit from the internship that from internship employers on school year internship placement as sophomore year in order to students to ‘network, can be applied toward graduation academic and personal maturity record of 305, a growth of 65 successfully compete against requirements. of Mercyhurst students, and em- additional placements. students from other colleges and Students can review already ployers continually comment on Among the internship sites this universities. network, network.’ secured internship sites on the how students want to contribute past year were Omni Interna- In order for students to be- bulletin board outside Career and produce during the intern- tional Hotels, U.S. Coast Guard, come involved they need to ” Services or in binders in the ship experience,” said Hvezda. Pompano Beach Club (Ber- attend mandatory internship The support staff types the because students have to be fi rst offi ce. Career Services’ motto is “To- muda), Northrop Grumman, information sessions. resumes for students which can approved by them, and without Hvezda explained that students day’s quality service for tomor- Lord Corporation, Laurelwood Dates and times for those ses- eventually be e-mailed to indi- faculty having strong trust in our should seize the opportunity to row’s success.” Students should Hospital, Marriott International, sions are posted outside Career viduals for immediate access. department we wouldn’t be able become engaged in the intern- realize that it is never too early Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Services. Along with Hvezda, the Career to have Mercyhurst students have ship process so that they can to prepare. Center, Logistics Plus, Saint The office is located in 204 Services Department includes the exposure to such qualitiy lo- have substantial practical experi- Vincent Health Center, Boston Old Main and is open Monday Frank Rizzone, Kyle Foust, Do- cal, regional, and national experi- ence to put on their resume and Dance Company and Interna- through Friday from 8:30 to lores Griswold, Cindy Waidley ences,” said Hvezda. to talk about in the interview

Prepare iPod: friend or foe? who walk around in their own world. By Chelsea Boothe music world. The question seems to be what Campus Living editor yourself for Obviously, iPods create conve- are we missing when we aren’t nience and are space savers. being disturbed? I a Halloween At the spin of a fi nger we have However, it is an unspoken Perhaps nothing. access to every song we love. rule that you never disturb a Or, maybe we miss a con- Gone are the times when we person who has plugs in his/her versation with a friend, an op- hayride you carried around bulky CD cases ears. portunity to help someone who and Discman players. It would be as though you were is struggling or the beauty of won’t forget Now, thanks to Apple, we interrupting their own personal a sunny day in Erie (which are ERI can hear anything we want in a world, a world into which you being numbered). compact and sleek iPod. are obviously not invited because Music is a wonderful thing, and They have taken over campus- you aren’t listening. iPods allow us to take sound-art es everywhere, and the ‘Hurst is Potentially the iPod could be everywhere we go. By Adam Hicks no exception. away to avoid all human contact, This is not an iPod hater ar- Contributing writer According to senior Jessica unless absolutely mandatory, ticle, or anything of the sort. Lamb her iPod is not just a such as class or checking out at But upon refl ection it occurred As the temperature drops friend, but “a lover.” the grocery store. that perhaps there is a time and a and the amount of daylight Ultimately, it is questionable Although, even in a checkout place for zoning out into a world continues to decrease daily, whether or not iPods are helping line there are plenty of peo- fi lled with the Beatles greatest dark cold nights set the eerie to create a community of music ple who are listening to music hits, and there is a time to truly mood perfect for celebrating lovers, or a group of individuals and tuning out the rest of the be a part of the human race. the Halloween season. In an attempt to open the eyes of students on campus to scarier opportunities in the Erie area, I plan to showcase different styles of frights.

In North East, Pa., a farm Photo courtesy of Chelsea Boothe has opened a new haunted house style of interaction. Left to right: Danni Lockerbie, Kyle Hicks, Chelsea At Eden Run Farms, for Boothe, Adam Hicks, Witch, Kyle Scully and Megan the second consecutive year, Doleny. the farm is offering haunted hayrides. to warm up and share scary perience with Mad Max in one Eden Run Farms, located stories. word, “AHHHHHH!” at 11610 Cole Road, was pur- Eden Run Farms also sells After Mad Max, the ride also chased by George Devenny fall-themed foods to enjoy encountered such frights as in 1999. while waiting, including hot an executioner, a toxic waste The farm currently cares for chocolate, french fries and dump, a pack of werewolves Your opportunity. On every doorstep. about 500 head of cattle and deep fried pickles (a unique, and a witch. has recently begun offering yet enjoyable taste). The ride utilized unique Verizon Hiring Immediately! In order to judge the props like chainsaws, smoke horseback rides to patrons for One Stop Testing and Hiring Event $25 an hour. scariness of the ride on my machines and a REAL cow To celebrate the Hallow- haunted journey this week, I heart from their butcher shop Saturday, October 14, 2006 een season, the farm offers was accompanied by sopho- to create even scarier effects. 9AM or 1PM haunted hayrides every Friday mores Kyle Hicks and Danni Based on a vote from my and Saturday night from dusk Lockerbie, juniors Kyle Scully “Scare Evaluators,” they rated 20 E 10th Street, Erie, PA until 11 p.m. for $8 a person. and Megan Dolney and senior the ride as a fi ve out of ten, You must pre-register by calling (800) 267-6585 The rides are in large hay Chelsea Boothe. scary but not terrifying. GREAT BENEFITS PLUS TUITION ASSISTANCE! wagons drawn by the farm’s Each ride takes you deep Although it was not the tractors, which lead you on a into the haunted woods of most heart stopping ride, it scary ride around the prop- Eden Run Farms, where eight offered enough excitement to OPERATORS erty. different scenes await you in be creepy and enjoyable. Erie, PA Each ride lasts about 45 the lurking shadows. According to Carol, the minutes and, for the more First, the ride stopped by ticket seller, 2,000 people at- At Verizon, operators provide the essential, courteous, accurate and quick daring, they also offer rides the butcher shop of Mad tended the chilling adventure service our customers rely on in our 7-day-a-week, up to 24-hour-a-day led by the Grim Reaper in real Max, who was cutting up last year, and Eden Run Farm environment. You will provide assistance to callers requesting business and something human looking in plans to increase the fright coffi ns for an additional $4. residential listings, text messages, horoscope readings, restaurant reviews, To add to the Halloween a blood spattered robe. When factor of the ride. he noticed the hayride, Mad Every weekend they change nationwide weather, movie listings, sports scores, etc. Excellent communication atmosphere, there are also and data entry skills are required. Candidates must be flexible as work multiple booths set up to Max jumped into the wagon the scenes and add scarier occupy patrons’ time while yelling in guttural tones and content. hours will vary and include days, nights, weekends, holidays and/or split waiting for the next ride. shaking his bloody knife in Carol encourages any shifts. Customer service experience is desired. Verizon provides paid training, Photo opportunities i a the air, which prompted a students from Mercyhurst a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. real coffi n are available for chorus of screams from the who are interested in terrify- riders. ing people to stop by, because those who dare. And there is To apply and pre-register, please call (800) 267-6585 or visit our website bonfi re for those who want Dolney summed up her ex- Eden Run Farms is always looking for more people to at: www.verizon.com/print. EOE M/F/D/V assist as monsters in the week- end haunting. With Halloween rapidly approaching, and families coming to visit the campus for Parents’ Weekend, I would recommend a trip to Eden Your work. Your career. Your Verizon. Run Farms for a scary Hal- loween experience. www.verizon.com/careers As Carol put it, “The haunted hayride is excellent, it is a great time for everyone and it is very scary.” For more details please see the Website, located at www. hauntedhorsefarm.com Photo by Chelsea Boothe Kyle Scully took the oppertunity to lay in a coffi n. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD October 11, 2006

OPINION To contact: [email protected] Nukes, guns and Iraq . . . oh my Why I refused to go back Recent headlines reveal unsettling realities A new poll by the Program on International When considering a topic for this week’s article, you know what. Compared to other countries, gun By Camilo E. Majia Policy Attitudes shows that 71 percent of the Iraqis I found myself sifting through countless headlines, violence in the United States is appallingly high, yet MCT newspapers want us out of their country within a year, and a each one more troubling than the next. no one wants to address the elephant in the room staggering 61 percent of them approve of attacks I try to stay up on current events; I like to know . . . no pun intended, Republicans. In 2004, I was sentenced to 12 months in a U.S. on American troops there. what’s going on around me. But, lately the news is As mentioned before, another warm and fuzzy Army jail because I refused to go back to Iraq. Even those who support the war should be able so depressing, I fi nd it hard to stomach. If school story making headlines comes out of a now nuclear Even then, I knew that our military presence there to see that our military cannot prevail under these shootings, the escalating death toll and violence in North Korea. Yes that’s right, North Korea, headed was fueling a national resistance while boosting conditions. Iraq and the testing of a nuclear weapon by North by Kim Jong Il, who is a couple crayons short of a terrorism across the world. General John Abizaid, head of the Pentagon’s Korea aren’t enough to bring you down, then I full box, now has nuclear capabilities. And I knew our commander-in-chief was not Central Command, said that the U.S. military had don’t know what will. If you don’t remember, North Korea is the third being straight with us. done all it could, Woodward writes. The past few installment of what President Bush calls the “axis Now the National Intelligence Estimate confi rms In no uncertain terms, Abizaid said we need to weeks have ex- of evil” and was on the receiving end of some that the Iraq war has become a “cause celebre” for get out. hibited a dra- pretty harsh rhetoric in the past. However, with terrorists. Bush and others, including the authors of the matic increase Allison the international community, most notably China, And Bob Woodward’s latest book, “State of De- National Intelligence Estimate, say it is crucial for in school vio- Moore overwhelmingly condemning the nuclear test, it nial,” confi rms that the president has consistently the United States to stay in Iraq because otherwise lence. Multiple seems as if diplomacy and sanctions will be the gotten a negative picture of Iraq in private only to we will lose standing in the world. school shoot- course we choose this time. turn around and give a positive picture in public. But Lt. Gen. William Odom, former head of the ings and failed Funny how we invade a country we suspect to be When I became a prisoner of conscience for re- National Security Agency, recently told members attempts have Opinion editor developing weapons of mass destruction and then fusing to return to my Florida National Guard unit of Congress that getting out of Iraq would have rattled parents want to pursue diplomacy with one who has already in Iraq, morale among my unit was already low. the opposite effect. and students tested its new toys. Why the change in heart? Oh But I’m sure it’s much lower now for all the troops He noted that as soon as we left Vietnam, our across the country. In response to the shootings, yeah, that’s right, Iraq is a complete disaster. who are there, or for those who are about to deploy, standing dramatically rose around the world. President Bush held a summit for educators, saying This brings me to the fi nal component of my some for up to a fourth time. The American people should demand the end of that he hopes that grief is turned into aggressive trifecta of bad news. President Bush did not tell us, or the American the occupation of Iraq and the immediate return action to prevent more violence. The war in Iraq has been particularly bloody the public, the truth about weapons of mass destruc- of all troops. The summit focused largely on improving com- past few weeks, and American soldiers are being tion or about the strength of the insurgency. I don’t want any other member of our military to munication between students, parents, teachers and killed and wounded at an increasingly staggering And Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld have to face the dilemma I confronted: whether to police and stressed that better communication will rate. Seventy-two American soldiers were killed in keeps extending the tours of our already-exhausted refuse an order and go to jail, or whether to go to be more effective in preventing violence than more September and just about two weeks into October, troops. Iraq and fi ght -- and perhaps die -- for a deceitful cameras or metal detectors. The summit concluded 34 have been killed. The patterns unfolding in Iraq Add to that the fi erce resistance and it’s all guar- and illegitimate occupation. that changing school culture would be the most are clearly fi tting the mold for civil war and even anteed to corrode morale. We owe it to our military to bring them home signifi cant; however, it is very diffi cult to do. ethnic cleansing. But we must stay the course, of We need to face up to the problems in Iraq. now, and we owe it to the people of Iraq to end I fi nd it interesting, but not surprising, that the course. According to the U.S. military’s own admission, the war. issue of gun control did not come up. It is an elec- With all of the bad news, it’s no wonder people less than 6 percent of attacks on U.S. troops are It will make the world safer, and it’s the right and tion year after all, and everyone knows the NRA are so eager to detacch themselves from reality. In conducted by foreign fi ghters. decent thing to do. has the government, especially Republicans, by the today’s world, reality truly does bite . . . hard. We are facing off against a national resistance. Celebrating a life: Roommates remember James Jones Everyone that knew James, knew that his nickname was Poop, which bed every Saturday and Sunday morning to wake me up for brunch. I miss you Bud, and I know that you got mad at me when I wrote he wasn’t too fond of. Well one day, we were all in the lobby and he I miss our duets when we would sing Josh Groban in the halls. I miss that song and didn’t show you fi rst. But here’s a song, not one I wrote, said, “the next person who calls me Poop is going to get it.” Right you jumping out of your shoes to tackle me down the hall. but one that expresses everything I feel right now. I love you, Bud. after that, Joey, completely oblivious to what was just said, walked our I miss duct taping your shoes to the ceiling and looking for a shirt of his room and said, “Hey Poop have you seen my shirt?” James got in my drawer only to fi nd you walking down the hall wearing it. I Joey Jablonski mad and took off after him down the hall and did this 10-foot fl ying miss working out, when you would dominate the gym, and I would squirrel leap into the air, losing his shoes in the process of tackling let the gym dominate me, but you treating me like I was just as huge When looking at James’ tombstone, there are two dates on it. Joey. We all looked at each other and all I can say is, “Damn, I’m as you. I miss going to see you wrestle and being simply amazed. I But the thing that matters the most in the dash between those two glad I didn’t call him Poop.” miss you getting really mad at me and then coming into my room ten dates, for that dash represents all the time he spent alive, blessing That was the great thing about James, he couldn’t stay mad at minutes later and giving me a hug. I miss running around campus our lives with his. That is what matters most, how he lived and anyone, his heart was so big that even if he was it would only last a in nothing but a wrestling single. spent his dash. minute or two. To me, it seems like he just hasn’t moved in yet, until I miss playing football; you were like a short Jerry Rice diving all James was special to me like he was to many. He touched the lives I go to bed each night and say goodnight and there’s no response. over the place. I miss how I didn’t think anyone could be worse at of many in the short time he spent at Mercyhurst. Looking back There won’t ever be, no matter how much time passes. basketball than me, until I met you. I miss you smiling at everything. on that year with James, I can recall some of my fondest memories. Life hurt him so much, but this place and the people here made I miss going to the library trying to be studious. I miss you constantly James came into my life at the very beginning of my freshman year, him happy. So that’s how you’ll stay in my heart Poop, happy at laughing and being able to cheer me up, because no matter what, I and it’s never been the same since. Jokingly, I used to call him my Mercyhurst. I miss you and I know you’ll be waiting for us with could never stay mad at you. son because of the sheer size difference between us, but in reality I those big open arms like you always have. We will be roommates I miss over the summer when we would constantly talk about liv- always saw him as a brother. Although one can never fully recover forever, James. ing together, because our apartment was going to be unstoppable. from the loss of a brother in life, looking back on how he spent his I miss you in the front row of every one of my concerts, singing dash, brings us so many good memories. I can honestly say that I Daniel Eiermann along to every song even if you didn’t know all the words. I miss have never met anyone like James nor will I ever again. our meaningful conversations; I would tell you things I wouldn’t tell I wish I could thank James for blessing my life and infl uencing I miss you Bud. I miss our late night walks at the beginning of the other people. my dash with his, although it was cut short. I know that his dash year when we would try and pick up girls. I miss you not throwing I can’t take looking into your room and not seeing you lying in your between the two dates has meant more to me and many others than cold water on me while I’m trying to take a shower. I miss you kicking bed. You were, and still are, my best friend. I’m not sure of God’s he could ever imagine. Thank you so much, James, for touching all my butt on the wrestling matt, while teaching me a few moves in the whole plan, or how everything is supposed to work out, but I know of our lives. I miss you. process. I miss you waiting to eat lunch with me, even though some- that He gave me a guardian angel on August 18th, and I thank him times I wouldn’t be able to wait for you. I miss you jumping on my everyday for sending me you. Zachary Rhodes If you build it, they’ll still come I fi nd the recent talk about securing the borders touch on, while the U.S. State Department is calling Are you wondering… and building a wall along Mexico somewhat unset- for an understanding and investment for stability of tling. the country, Department of Homeland Security is About 15 years ago there was a wall built by the calling for 6,000 miles of fences to be built. What is appropriate to do in a particular situation? Soviets; however, their wall was to keep people in Another fun bit of information: if you hear gun How might you act or respond? the territory. shots on Lake Erie it is probably just the Coast On Sept. 21, Boeing was awarded the contract Guard with armed vessels. An institution which How do you decide what is right or best? with the Department of Homeland Security. is primarily responsible for saving lives and ap- The proposal prehending drug contraband is now being given ??? relies heavily an added task. on a network With the constant focus on the U.S., a simple Do you have tough dilemmas right here on campus? of some 1,800 reminder of our neighbor to the south is being Ellen In your dorm…In a class…On a team… towers which Koenig overlooked. are to be erect- Citizens from Mexico have been coming to this ed along the country as seasonal farm workers for the last 600 Or… Mexican and years, in some states of Mexico, Texas is still con- Do you have big questions about world events? Canadian bor- Contributing writer sidered a part of their country, aggressively seized ders. by their neighbor to the north. While at times it The towers seems like Texas is in some ways a world of its will be equipped with a variety of sensors, including own, we must unify the North American countries cameras and heat and motion detectors. with cooperative governments to develop civilized Ask the Ethicist! Essentially robots will be protecting the Ameri- means of immigration control. can people from harmful and threatening migrant Another factor to consider: undocumented workers. immigrants come from many other countries, in- Additionally, last week President Bush signed cluding many parts of Asia, Eastern Europe and The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist” is to provide insight and refl ection on the 2007 budget and approved an unprecedented Africa. Walls and guns boats will not keep people everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals on campus. level of funding for components of the Secure out forever. Border Initiative. In a recent lecture by the Mexican ambassador This includes 1,500 border patrol agents, 6,700 to the U.S., Carlos De Icaza, a question was posed The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, detention beds, and $1.2 billion for border fenc- about border relations. Being a diplomat, he chose but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators, and staff ing, vehicle barriers, technology and tactical infra- no position on the issue, but rather stated that, structure. “the U.S. and Mexico should be building bridges who will take turns responding to submitted questions. Another lesson from history: whenever the gov- instead of walls.” ernment makes something illegal, someone will While such a suggestion in unlikely, the U.S. To submit a question, e-mail [email protected]. fi nd a way to go against regulation. government must work cooperatively to gain con- Your e-mail address will be removed to ensure anonymity. There is a need for secure borders and passage trol while still maintaining dignity in the process. ways in order to keep the homeland safe. How are actions are viewed is essential to success, However, there is a long history between the because, quite frankly, no one likes to work with a citizens of Mexico and the job market in the raving lunatic. United States. The history is one that the media does not like to October 11, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected] Three’s company: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Sharing your space with a roommate’s boyfriend My roommate and her boyfriend lock themselves in the The Good room we share a lot and I can’t get any of my work done. I’m a freshman and my room is the only real space I have. Thanks to all the complaints last year, the dean’s list reception was changed to a dinner. Though I’ve tried going to the library but I’m just not comfortable it was still held in Egan Cafeteria, the food was good and the desserts were even better. there; I don’t feel relaxed and “at home”. I know it’s important for them to be alone together sometimes, but it The Strategic Planning Committee is seeking opinions from all segments of the college com- really inhibits my ability to get my homework done in a munity -- even the students. It’s great to see that students’ opinions count and that a level headed timely fashion. What can I do without making myself process is being used to plan the college’s future. seem like a prude?

Dear Shut-out-of luck, The Bad According to the Weather Channel, it is supposed to snow on Friday. So enjoy the last few First of all – you’re not a prude. days of warmer weather until winter sets in for the next several months, unless of course the It’s OK to want to get your homework done, it’s weather man is wrong -- considering past inaccuracies, this is defi nitely not out of the realm of what we’re here for right? Well, that and hooking possibilities. up . . . j/k! You don’t seem to mind their relationship; you just want your share of the space, right? The Ugly Here’s what you do fi rst: pull up the Merciad link on our college website and fi nd in the archives the The garbage men opted to take out the trash at 4 a.m. waking everyone on Briggs and Lewis issue that came out last week. Read my article about Avenues. the roommate that was talking on the phone a lot and apply it here. Maintenance decided to cut the grass at 7 a.m. every morning making it diffi cult for residents If you want them to stop locking you out, lock on the Mercy Suites to sleep in. Not everyone has an 8 a.m. class and believe it or not, college them out every chance you get. Then, scream and students value their sleep. moan and then. . . wait, that might not be all that necessary. Allison Moore photo The Mercyhurst football team lost 49-17 to Grand Valley this past weekend. Just lock them out and ignore their knocking. just get so wrapped up in their activities that they Then, proceed to talk to your friends on the don’t realize the agendas or concerns of others. phone in a bellowing voice. . .oops, that’s exactly Let her know that you need some of the space the same as last week and I don’t think they’ll want that you’re forced to share with her for the rest of to pay me twice for the same article. this year and will consider living with someone else If you’re not comfortable with shutting them Friendly skies a little friendlier for passengers next year-- if this continues to be a problem. out fi rst and don’t want to do to them what they subjected to yet another hassle. Also, don’t forget that it is her space, too. She’s do to you, no pun intended, leave leafl ets about Orlando Sentinel editorial Now that FBI tests reportedly have indicated free to use it as she pleases, just as long as it doesn’t abstinence taped to your door, the fridge and your MCT newspaper that small quantities of liquid explosives would interfere with your schooling. In this case, her ac- bathroom mirror. Maybe they’ll reconsider their ac- not be enough to bring down a plane, the TSA’s tions are causing academic problems, so you have tions and you can get your work done while they’re The performance of the Transportation Security decision to let passengers carry on liquids, gels and every right to be anxious. talking with the local counselor. If they don’t go Administration the federal agency in charge of lotions limited to 3-ounce containers in a 1-quart Just have a little roommate-to-roommate chat often enough, though, you might not be able to do protecting airline passengers hasn’t always inspired bag makes sense. and see where that goes. If it doesn’t work, think all your assignments this term. confi dence. Ideally, screeners will redirect the effort they about fi nding a boyfriend for yourself, preferably So in all actuality, you just need to take your room- But in revising its rules last week against passen- put into locating and confi scating toothpaste and one bigger than hers, or ask your RA about another mate aside and tell her gently that you guys need gers carrying liquids on airplanes, the TSA struck mascara to looking for more dangerous items and more appropriate plan of action. to work something out, like a schedule of events a reasonable balance between passenger safety and spotting suspicious behavior. for the room. convenience. The TSA will need to monitor carefully the im- Peace, Say that you need this much time during certain Last month, after British authorities foiled a pact of its new guidelines. More adjustments will ~Tempest~ times of the day to be able to be studious and catch plot to bomb U.S.-bound airplanes with liquid be needed if either safety or convenience turns out

up in your classes. explosives, the TSA understandably acted quickly to be unacceptably compromised. The Tempest is the new advice column for the Merciad. Tell her you don’t mind that she has the alone to ban passengers from carrying on liquids, gels Ultimately, the best way for the TSA to protect Questions, comments, fears, gripes, if you have a problem I time and remind her that her boyfriend has a place and lotions. passengers is by making use of more effective want to hear about it. Let me tell you about the world and the to stay as well. But the rules led to a sharp increase in checked technology to screen passengers and their luggage, way I see it. Ask me anything, I’m all ears. . .submit your Bascially, bring up the fact that it’s a problem for luggage, putting a bigger burden on the system and by better training its employees. problems or questions to [email protected]. you, she might not know that it is. Often people that screens it for explosives. And air travelers were

Students comment on alcohol

“Yes, through see- “Yes, through high ing my friends intoxi- “Yes, through personal school and college edu- cated.” experience.” cation.” Andreana Simone ‘07 Amanda Kaiser ‘08 Gina Christoffersen ‘07

Are you aware of the effects “I turned 21 on Sat- urday. Other than that, “Yes, by growing up “I am aware. It’s of alcohol? I did not know until and experiencing it.” engrained in every- then.” one’s mind from How did Don Smith ‘08 Chris Meacham ‘10 childhood.”

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MTC newspapers letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD October 11, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe Soulful songbird leads jazz quartet

BuZz Barry Manilow. boggling! It’s what every artist By Megan O’Hare A year after graduating from strives for!” said Gazarek. Contributing writer OCT. 12. New Found Glo- USC, Sara Gazarek had col- Sara Gazarek has been praised ry, Early November. House laborated on her fi rst CD with by the press and has taken the of Blues, Cleveland. By the age of 23, many of us Grammy Award-winning Ameri- jazz world by storm. hope to have graduated from can Jazz and classical bassist, Her performance has been OCT. 12. Mercyme, Au- college, found a place to live,and John Clayton. described by The New York dio Adrenaline. Wolstein landed a job in our field of Her debut album, “Yours,” Times as “Professionalism isn’t Center, Cleveland State study. was released earlier this year and the word; this performance was University, Cleveland. Sara Gazarek, the PAC’s next incorporates the infl uences of sublime.” breakthrough performer, was on Sarah Vaughn and Ben Folds Five Sara Gazarek’s singing has been OCT 13. Comedy Cen- the same path attending the Uni- into her already unique composi- described by Shelton Berg, a leg- tral Live: Demetri Martin. versity of Southern California tions and lyrics. endary jazz pianist, as “…unique, House of Blues, Cleve- majoring in Jazz Performance. Gazarek says she is extremely soulful, musical, enchanting. She land. In 2003, everything changed. proud of this album. is a voice and talent to be reck- She received the Downbeat “I made a record with a pro- oned with, and she will leave her OCT. 14. Super ‘60s Spec- Student Music Award for Out- ducer and musicians whom I imprint on jazz.” tacular with Contours, standing Collegiate Jazz Vocal- share a deep emotional con- Many jazz musicians dream Cryin’ Shames, ? and the ist. nection with - an album that is about the career Gazarek has Mysterians, Shades of Blue. Gazarek did not yet understand fi lled completely with songs and accomplished and the future she Palace Theatre, Cleveland. what she had achieved until she arrangements from my heart. has ahead of her. was asked to perform at the Con- “My band and I were able to This breakthrough jazz art- OCT. 14. Drive-By Truck- cord Jazz Festival with legendary incorporate our strong back- ist will perform at the Walker ers, Drams. House of jazz super stars, Karrin Allyson, grounds in jazz, without neglect- Recital Hall on Saturday, Oct. Blues, Cleveland. Aeta James and Diane Schuur. ing the modern musicians who 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Gazarek also became a client have also infl uenced us. Mercyhurst College Students OCT. 15. KIDS. “Doodle- of Stiletto Entertainment that “To have this kind of freedom with Mercyhurst ID (one ticket Photo Courtesy of the PAC bops.” Warner Theatre, manages Allyson, Schuur and on a debut recording is mind- per ID). Sara Gazarek performs with her jazz quartet in the WRH. Erie. OCT. 18. James Blunt. ‘Employee’ worst movie of the month State Theatre, Cleveland. ment. OCT. 18. Silverstein, Aid- By Jessica Nulph en, It Dies Today. Town Contributing writer Besides the poor writing, the Ballroom, Buffalo. casting posed a huge problem. The actors chosen really did OCT. 18. James Blunt. Ten minutes into the movie not offer much unity in the State Theatre, Cleveland. I was asking myself, “Haven’t I movie. Each person simply used seen this before?” their own personalities, instead OCT. 19. Silverstein, Aid- “Employee of the Month” is of creating a character for the en, It Dies Today. House of yet another attempt to reveal the fi lm. Blues, Cleveland. lighter side of working class jobs, Box boy Jorge (Efren Ramirez), a storyline which has defi nitely Vince’s devoted sidekick, seemed OCT. 19. Drive-By Truck- been played out. to carry on his role as Pedro in ers, Drams. Town Ball- Unlike “Waiting” and “Offi ce “Napoleon Dynamite.” room, Buffalo. Space,” though, the movie pro- Jessica Simpson played up vided little comedy and an over- her breasts as always and Dax OCT. 20. Cowboy Junkies. whelmingly predictable plot. Shepard looked like he stepped Dowe’s on Ninth, Pitts- Employee of the Month is out of the “Buffy The Vampire burgh. set in a Super Club warehouse, Slayer” series. similar to Sam’s Club or Costco. Dane Cook, however, was OCT. 20. Ian Anderson. Slacker box boy, Zack, (Dane surprisingly convincing as box Palace Theatre, Greens- Cook) falls for the new cashier, boy Zack. burg. Amy (Jessica Simpson), who Marcello Thedford could not seems to only belong in the have been more effective as Semi, OCT. 21. Wish You Were movie for her ample cleavage. a slow, dim-witted and overweight Here. House of Blues, After bribing the plump secre- security guard. Overall, though, Cleveland. On sale at Tick- tary with a candy bar, Zack fi nds the cast was poorly choosen and etmaster. out that Amy left her old job defi nitely needed revising. because she had a thing for the There were some side-splitting OCT. 21. Joan Jett and the employee of the month. jokes, but most were revealed in Blackhearts, Valient Thor. When he sees that Amy is the trailer and often followed by Agora Theatre, Cleveland. fl irting with head-cashier, Vince boring scenes leaving me check- (Dax Shepard) who happens ing my watch. OCT. 22. Zappa Plays Zap- to have been employee of the The movie seemed to drag, Photo from www.employeeofthemonthfi lm.com pa with Dweezil Zappa, month for the past 17 consecu- and never offered a reason to Try your best to avoid Dane Cook’s new movie, ‘Employee of the Month.’ Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, tive months, he knows what he watch—besides Jessica’s boobs. has to do; quit his slacker ways It could have had some poten- Napoleon Murphy Brock. few racist jokes and then called The plot was weak and the end- would have hit theaters. and win the title, no matter what tial, but the writers did not even Canton Palace Theatre, it a comedy. ing was expected. Save your money for the dollar it takes. seem to try to outdo the others. Canton, Ohio. I cannot say I didn’t laugh, but I Had the director not cast well- theater and even then wait until The movie’s anticipated release They put together a midget, was undeniably more bored than known stars in the fi lm, “Em- discounted Tuesdays. resulted in severe disappoint- homosexual overtones and a OCT. 24. Bob Weir and anything. ployee of the Month” never Ratdog. Agora Theatre, Cleveland. On sale at Tick- etmaster. 2007 OCT. 26. Heather Headley, AS A COLLEGE GRAD , Governor. House of Blues, FJ Cleveland. On sale at Tick- CRUISER etmaster. YOU MAY BE OCT. 27. Hellogoodbye, Reggie and the Full Effect. 2007 House of Blues, Cleve- ELIGIBLE FOR land. RAV4

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NOV. 2. Reverend Horton Heat, Legendary Shack MATH LAB Shakers. House of Blues, Located in the OPEN: CALL: Cleveland. Library Sundays Ext: 2078 TUTORIAL HELP FOR 304 A & B through For exact hours ALLYOUR MATH NEEDS!!! Courtesy of Goerie.com Thursdays October 11, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] Local band, ‘Paper St.’ releases new CD

in the area. metal and hardcore fans. I think By Joe Fidago Contributing writer Picking up on Paper Street’s its all blues based anyway.” popularity, Labatt Blue began Of course, when you play a sponsoring the band, and con- show in New York and one of If you are like most of us here tinues to do so. the audience members who come at the Hurst who aren’t from Lead singer and guitarist Ryan to see you is David Draiman, lead Erie, hearing the phrase “Erie Ray refers to many different singer of Disturbed, that gives music scene” doesn’t get you very musical influences that Paper you some recognition as well amped up. Street draws from, including among metal fans. However, that feeling very well everyone from Shooter Jennings As far as the future of the may be erroneous. and Pantera to Phish. band, Ryan’s goals are simple. Local band Paper Street are Ray is also very excited by “Hopefully [we can] continue set to release their third album, the re-emergence of rock and doing what we love to do and “Whiskey and Push-ups,” on metal into mainstream music, a maybe make just enough money Saturday Oct. 14, with a release feeling echoed by many fans of to continue to do it…and hope- party at Docksiders. bands like Avenged Sevenfold fully make some music that Paper Street may not be new to and Hinder, whom Paper Street doesn’t suck,” Ryan said. anyone familiar with the music has played. Fair enough. scene in Erie, as they have been In reference to the aforemen- The CD Release party starts together since 2001, releasing tioned bands and the Erie scene, at 10 PM, and it’s an over 21 their fi rst CD, “Here to Stay,” Ryan says, “[Hinder] are good shindig, but if you want a copy in 2002. guys and have a great set and of their CD let me know and I’ll “Music for the Desperate” Avenged can really play…we pick it up for you. Cover charge soon followed, solidifying the have been pretty fortunate to is $3. Photo courtesy of www.paperstlive.com band as one of the most popular have been somewhat accepted by See you there. Paper Street’s third album ‘Whiskey and Push-Ups’ will be formally released Oct. 14 . Fact or fi ction: ‘Eerie’ tales that spook Erie County Historical Society hosts horse-drawn mystery tour through the city for the month of Oct.

By Merissa Frank on Presque Isle to illustrate this. pass this house, she doesn’t tell Contributing writer It is true that a UFO was seen them about it until they’re across at Presque Isle, but whether you the street. choose to believe it was a practi- One year, some ladies were Do you think you know all cal joke or not is up to you. having a girls’ night out and one there is to know about Erie? But just how do these tours woman decided she was going to Are you afraid of things that go frighten patrons? knock on the door. bump in the night? Stankey said, “We don’t feel As she got ready to approach Legends and Ghost Stories of the need to dress up. Costumes the house, she tripped and fell, Erie County can fi ll you in on are distracting. You can’t make taking her friend with her. what you may not know while anything up better than this.” Another person on the tour giving you some goose bumps The tour begins on West Sixth said that maybe someone was at the same time. St. at Watson- Curtze Mansion. buried under the sidewalk and The Erie County Historical So- For an hour, the carriage takes didn’t want them there. ciety has several events planned thrill seekers on a ride through The next year, Stankey retold for the month of October to Erie, down dark, obscure streets the tale. scare you. and alleys, while one of three One woman in the group was The most exciting experience tour guides orates local legends particularly skeptical of the hap- this month, though, is the Horse and bizarre stories. pening, and as she vocalized her Drawn Mystery Tour. During the Stankey also said that there opinion, a bat swooped at her summer, you can take a shorter have been some freaky coinci- head…coincidence? version of the tour on foot. dences while she was giving the The carriage tours are Oct. Melanie Stankey of the histori- walking tour. 13, 20 and 27 only, at 6:30 and cal society took a keen interest One instance that sticks out 7:30 pm. in the ghost stories of Erie and in her memory is about a house The cost is $18 a person. For began this project in the mid built on an old cemetery. upcoming events and more in- 1980s. As Erie grew in size, the formation, visit the Erie County According to her, all of the outskirts of town kept getting Historical Society website at MCT Photo stories have some basis in truth. pushed back. www.eriecountyhistory.org. Interested in Erie’s eerie past, check out the Haunted horse-drawn tours Oct. nights. She mentioned the UFO found As the people on the tours Film highlights intolerable Bush administration

The title of this fi lm comes By Christina Ferranti Contributing writer from a well-known World War II propaganda series by Frank Capra and refl ects why the Unit- At the inception of the fi lm, ed States’ duty to the world is to “Why We Fight,” several people, maintain peace and democracy in including children, are asked why a world full of inherently intoler- we fi ght in wars such as the one able leaders. in Iraq. Jarecki uses testimonials of The children’s response is a wide variety of people across “freedom,” some adults stated the nation including people from that the United States is fi ghting Gore Vidal to Richard Perle; Dan for “ideals, the core values and Rather to John McCain; former liberty,” and yet others have no CIA consultant Chalmers John- idea, but hope that our nation son to Anh Duong, whose fam- fights to strengthen what the ily left Vietnam just prior to the country stands for. collapse and who now manages The entire fi lm takes various the Navy’s Indianhead Explosive viewpoints into how the United Center, which develops massive States is currently operated by weapons. the Bush administration, and This fi lm provides viewpoints it propounds aspects of the that will leave the audience government that are not always questioning their trust and faith brought to the forefront. in the government as well as the J. Hoberman of the Village capabilities of this nation. Voice succinctly summarizes One story is of a Vietnam vet- the documentary fi lm “Why We eran/retired sergeant on the New Fight” and how the infl uences of York Police force. He relates several different people affect the how his son died in the World Photo Courtesy of PAC militaristic mission of the United Trade Center. Take a look into country’s motivations and justifi cations for engaging in war in the PAC fi lm, ‘Why We Fight.’ States to spread capitalism and This man was truly horrifi ed democracy. that something of this magnitude What many people do not plus, according to Eisenhower, capitalism, people, especially this this militaristic dream of not “Winner of the Grand Jury could occur in the wealthiest and know is that the United States is the “military-industrial complex” man who lost his son, became only spreading democracy and Prize last year at Sundance, strongest country in the world. spending in excess of a quarter will overcome the process of enraged and betrayed by the capitalism, but also securing inac- Eugene Jarecki’s documentary His overall goal was to do of a trillion dollars on defense creating a government and force government because the people cessible resources, to achieve an analysis of our imperial war ma- something for the memory of per year, which far exceeds what the American military to secure believed this war was to punish “ultimate state of peace” around chine is considerably more sober his son, to punish those who any other nation is willing to pay the valuable natural resources the terrorists and to maintain the the world only have negative and self-contained than Michael maliciously took several innocent to maintain a line of defense. that the United States covets, nation’s security. consequences. Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11. lives. Former President Dwight D. even if it means destroying in- The different opinions of Come see this fi lm for yourself “Jarecki, best known for ‘The He knew from when he served Eisenhower warned Americans nocent lives. those who are interviewed shed and see if this unique perspec- Trials of Henry Kissinger,’ jux- in Vietnam that people could put against using military force to This pressure could have di- insight into how the government tive will alter how you view the taposes a number of talking the names of deceased loved achieve goals of democracy. sastrous effects on the nation conceals many occurrences over- military. heads—smug members of the ones on missiles and other arma- Does the government strictly and already manipulation by the seas from the public eye. This show is playing at the PAC policy elite, assorted dissidents, ment to be dropped on Iraq and declare war to help the world or Bush administration as well as Bush, in an interview, states on Oct. 18 at 2 pm and again at 8 a recent enlistee, and a Vietnam decided that this would be an is it for self-enhancement, for oil the role media has played is an that media is necessary for the pm. Ticket prices include: Adult: veteran ex-cop whose son died in excellent tribute to his late son. or maintaining peaceful foreign important factor in the current public to have some knowledge $5; Senior Citizen/Youth: $4; the World Trade Center—to give Altogether, the truth of why relations? Iraqi occupation. of what is going on outside the Mercyhurst College Student w/ U.S. militarism a human face,” the United States went to fi ght The United States benefi ts eco- Many factors go into keeping country. ID: Free (one ticket per ID). Haberman said. Iraq is to spread democracy and nomically by the build-up of war; a nation united However, could PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD October 11, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Mullane Yankees’ payroll leads tennis fails to pay off again

Verlander and Kenny Rogers, By Phil Rogers to three wins fi nished off the Yankees in an MCT newspapers 8-3 victory Saturday at Com- Duquesne downed the Lak- erica Park. The Tigers, seemingly Compiled from Sports ers 8-1 last season while St. DETROIT- When will we crushed when Minnesota surged Information Web site Bonaventure was a 4-2 winner learn? When will they learn? past them to win the American over Mercyhurst, however win After a season-long flow of League Central on the last day The Mercyhurst women’s ten- or lose the matches should be adjectives running in their direc- of the season, advance to meet nis team completed a successful good warmup matches heading tion, which turned into a fl ood of Oakland in the AL Champion- weekend, winning three matches, into the GLIAC Team Champi- praise after they acquired Bobby ship Series. two of which were GLIAC onships in two weeks. Abreu at the trade deadline, the Bonderman had failed to pro- contests. New York Yankees were sup- tect a 6-0 lead against Kansas The Lakers won all six singles Spoerndle leads women’s golf posed to make their bats ring City in his last start, allowing the and the No. 2 and No. 3 doubles at Allegheny Invitational all the way to the World Series division title to get away from the matches in a 8-1 win over Michi- Mercyhurst freshman Alex parade. Yet here they are again, Tigers. This time he retired the gan Tech Friday, but the higher Spoerndle tied for sixth place stuck with another less-than- fi rst 15 hitters as Detroit took quality win came over Lake Su- with an 87 at the Allegheny In- magical ending. control with second-inning home perior State on Saturday. vitational Tuesday. It took only a little more than runs from Magglio Ordonez and Elizabeth Mullane won a three- Spoerndle’s sixth place fi nish 72 hours for the Detroit Tigers’ Craig Monroe. set match for the second con- led the Lakers to a fourth place powerful pitching staff to prove The lead was 8-0 before the secutive day to fuel a 5-4 Mer- fi nish as a team, 38 strokes be- this wasn’t the best $200 million Yankees finally scored in the cyhurst win. hind fi rst-place Allegheny. that George Steinbrenner has seventh inning, ending a streak Mullane, a freshman, jumped Spoerndle had either the fi rst ever spent. of 20 consecutive scoreless in- out to an early lead on Lindsey or second best score for her “I think we’re still the best nings. This lineup_so powerful Adams of Lake Superior, taking team in all seven events of the team,” said Yankees center fi elder manager Joe Torre found himself the fi rst set 6-1, before drop- fall season. Johnny Damon, sounding as if he choosing between Gary Sheffi eld MCT photo ping the second set 6-1. Mullane The tournament was the fi nal were in denial, if not delusional. and Jason Giambi_hadn’t gone Derek Jeter was unable to make up for the rest of the Yan- bounced back in third set with a event for the Lakers until the “We just got beat three straight more than 13 innings without kees offensive woes in their ALDS loss to the Tigers. 7-5 win, the eventual difference spring season which begins April games. ... I just hope that people, scoring during the 97-win regular of the match for Mercyhurst. 9 at the Ashland Invitational. my teammates, look around and season. going 3-for-29 in the last two frustrating part is I felt comfort- The win extends the Lakers’ see what great players are in this “If you pitch, you’re going Octobers. able, felt relaxed.” win streak to four games overall Water polo wins nine straight clubhouse, because it’s going to to have a chance to win,” Yan- Torre did not apologize for Rodriguez, jeered by Yankee and three straight against confer- The Mercyhurst men’s water be a different team next year. ... kees shortstop Derek Jeter said. dropping Rodriguez from fourth Stadium fans and criticized by ence opponents. polo team is near the tail-end of The star power in this clubhouse “Good pitching is going to beat to eighth in a lineup that had teammates, used his postgame The third win of the weekend its most successful regular season is pretty awesome. Hopefully we good hitting. ... Just because you Melky Cabrera in left fi eld, Shef- interview to make it clear he will for the Lakers was a 6-3 win over in school history. don’t forget that as players. You have a great lineup doesn’t mean fi eld at fi rst base and Giambi on not ask the Yankees for a trade. Charleston (W. Va.). Coach Curtis Robinette’s squad don’t fi nd teams this good too you’re going to win. You have to the bench. He repeatedly said he hopes to The Lakers N No. 3-6 sin- has won nine straight contests often.” go out and produce.” “As far as Alex hitting eighth,” be “part of the solution” and gles players (Mullane, Meghan including a 15-12 win over Penn Every October, it seems, you This marks the third year in Torre said before the game, “he’s said he’s not looking for an easy Raynor, Chelsea Downing, and State Behrend Oct. 4. fi nd a few teams that are more a row the Yankees have been hitting eighth and we’re trying to way out after three disappointing Jaclyn McLean) finished the Andrew Schonhoff scored successful. This time it was the stopped short of the World Se- win a ballgame.” seasons in New York. weekend 3-0, as did the No. 3 four goals in the win, extend- upstart Tigers who buried the ries. They have won only three Rodriguez’s lone hit in the 2006 “I’ve never run from prob- doubles team of McLean and ing his team-leading total to Yankees under the weight of of their last nine playoff series, postseason came in the Yankees’ lems,” Rodriguez said. “My Jamie Sutyak. 39. The sophomore also has 11 their monstrous expectations. beginning with the Game 7 Game 1 victory over left-hander commitment is 100 percent un- Coach Ray Yost’s squad faces assists and leads the team with “They pretty much kicked our World Series loss in Arizona in Nate Robertson. Afterward, he conditional. ... (New York) is the a tough challenge in its next two 50 points. (butt),” said Alex Rodriguez, who 2001, and failed to make it out was left to compare himself to only place I want to play.” opponents, both of which are Jorge Montero (35 points), in Game 4 became the highest- of the fi rst round in 2002, `05 John Elway, who had to play 15 Rodriguez stopped short of Division I teams. Zach Bell (34 points), and Oscar paid player ever to bat eighth. and `06. seasons with the Denver Broncos saying he would use his no-trade The Lakers will travel for a Calderon (30) are the next three “They pretty much dominated Rodriguez will be the face of before winning the Super Bowl. clause to block all possible trades. match with Duquesne Friday on the team’s scoring list this us in every aspect of the game. ... defeat for the second straight “I don’t know how to explain He indicated he would consider and will then return home for season. They were a lot better team.” year. He was 0-for-3 and had a it,” Rodriguez said about his 1- going elsewhere “if they’re dying a match with St. Bonaventure Jeremy Bonderman, follow- throwing error, and now he faces for-14 series. “I hit some balls to get rid of me.” Saturday. ing the example set by Justin a fl ood of trade speculation after hard and they got caught. The Chronicle reporters should be lauded, not sent Laker Fall Term Inn Galley Grill to jail for doing their jobs Dinner: S- Turkey Burger But there is news to report in the First Amendment. Instead Galley specials after fall By Steve Kelley the war on steroids. of jumping on the cheaters who M- Sloppy Joe MCT newspapers break: Maybe the Bush administra- have slimed the game, the admin- Pizza Stuffed Pretzels T- Philly Cheesesteak tion can’t capture Bonds or bin istration has jumped on the only Jalepeno Stuffed Pretzels W- Laker Burger Once upon a time the Bush Laden, but a judge Bush nomi- people it could get. Th- Barbeque Chicken administration seemed serious Funnel cake nated has bagged Lance Williams Like the old hidden-ball F- Sizzlin’ Salad about fi nding and punishing the and Mark Fainaru-Wada, the San trick, the focus of this case has cheaters in baseball. Francisco Chronicle reporters switched from BALCO and the Lunch: S - Sausage In a State of the Union address, who broke the story on BALCO, athletes it has illegally aided, to M-Southwest Burger Look for Carmel Apples! President Bush even sandwiched then properly refused to name another attempt at tightening T- Portabella Mushroom his concerns about the abuse of their sources. control of the press and eroding Hours of Operation: steroids in the game inside all U.S. District Judge Jeffrey more media freedoms. Sandwich Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Wednesday Wraps! of his optimistic fl uff about the White has sentenced them to 18 The work that was done by Saturday 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. direction of the Iraq war. months in jail because they have Williams and Fainaru-Wada was Th- Taco Salad Sunday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. Former Attorney General refused to divulge the name of heroic. They legally obtained in- F-Chicken Patty John Ashcroft was so proud of the person (or persons) who formation that exposed the fraud S- Cheeseburger the 42-count indictment he was leaked the grand-jury testimony in baseball. They let us know that handing out against individuals in the BALCO investigation. some of the record breakers also tied to San Francisco Bay-area If a Circuit Court of Appeals are law breakers. They exposed Wraps laboratory BALCO that he made upholds White’s ruling (the dead- the BALCO bad guys. Laker Express Buffalo Chicken the announcement of those in- line for fi ling their appeal is Oct. They should be celebrated in Barbeque Chicken dictments on television. 25) Williams and Fainaru-Wada every civics class in America. Look for Laker Express Yes, this was the administration will serve up to 18 months in This is what an aggressive free Veggie and humus that was serious about bringing jail, more time than all the drug press can do. They did what Bush Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and down the heavy hitters and heavy makers, pushers and users in the said he wanted done. Tomato users who were sullying the good BALCO case. Instead of being demonized, name of this great game. White is upholding the letter they should have champagne Catching the steroid abus- of the law, a law that says it is dumped on their heads like pen- Hours of Operation: ers was a big deal in the Bush a crime to reveal grand-jury nant winners. They put BALCO’s Monday-Thursday 11:30 - 8 p.m. administration. But then again, testimony. But historically the Victor Conte in jail. They put Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. catching Osama bin Laden was federal government hasn’t gone Bonds’ personal trainer, Greg 11:30-8:00pm important to this administration. after journalists unless it’s a na- Anderson in jail; he was released Saturday & Sunday Closed And just as bin Laden remains tional security issue. And while on a technicality Thursday. at large, Jason Giambi was in Giambi looks menacing in the This story is important to uniform on Saturday as the New batter’s box, he isn’t a national sports, but its ripple effect tran- Coffee Bar York Yankees’ designated hitter security risk. scends the games. WIN A PROMOTIONAL T-SHIRT! in the American League Division Instead of catching steroid If Williams and Fainaru-Wada NEW ADDITIONS Series against Detroit. And his cheats, this story has morphed go to jail, other reporters will Oct.: Hot Caramel teammate Gary Sheffi eld, who, into plugging leaks. be less inclined to tackle these Submit your ticket Oct. 16-Nov. like Giambi was mentioned in This case should be about the stories. They’ll be less likely to Cider the grand jury testimony against public’s right to know. Not about promise confi dentiality to their Nov.: Chai Tea and 24 at the Galley Registers. BALCO, played fi rst base for the the whistle-blowers. sources, and those sources will fl avor shot Yankees. But while the BALCO ballplay- dry up like the dirt around home And San Francisco left fi elder ers play on, the messengers face plate. Dec.: Peppermint patty Barry Bonds just finished a jail time. Stories will go unreported. hot chocolate Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. season where he moved only 21 A non-partisan issue the obvi- Government secrecy will con- Hours of Operation: Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. home runs behind career record- ous abuse of steroids in baseball tinue unabated. Corruption will holder Hank Aaron. has been turned into an attack on thrive. Sunday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. October 11, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS Volleyball hosts Gannon on Friday Team seeks to pick up second conference win of season in rivalry game hosted Saginaw Valley and took By Kelly Oldach them into a fourth game, unable Contributing writer to seal the deal. Matson ended with a team-high This past Saturday the Mercy- 15 kills and Peterson added 13. hurst women’s volleyball team Butler fi nished with 40 assists came two points shy of clinching and Nelson had 17 digs. its fi rst win after nine consecu- On Friday, the Lakers will take tive losses. on cross-town rival Gannon at Challenging Northwood on the Mercyhurst Athletic Center at their home court, the Lakers 7 p.m. The fi rst time the Lakers drove the Timberwolves into a played Gannon this season they fi fth game that ended in a gut- lost in a 3-0 sweep, even though wrenching 15-13 loss. they hung with the Knights in The Lakers came out strong each game. and won the opening game This time Patton thinks the sit- 30-25. uation will be a little different. Northwood then took charge “There will defi nitely be a lot and played all of game two with- of emotion when we play Gan- out an attack error and carried non, but this time we’ll be ready,” that momentum into game three, Patton said. winning 30-19 and 30-20. Nelson agrees. “We want to be Catching their second wind, the Erie’s team. Gannon is always Lakers hung with Northwood big competition and we defi nitely in the beginning of game four want to be known in the area. before going on a 13-1 run win- More importantly, we want to ning 30-24. represent our school well and In the deciding game North- think positively to accomplish wood got out to a 12-5 lead, but our team and personal goals,” Andy Finkel photo Mercyhurst fought back again. Sophomore Jenna Matson (in air) goes up for a kill against Northwood University on Friday. she said. The Lakers went on an 8-2 run, If the Lakers can carry their closing the gap to 14-13 before 18 digs. with 10 kills on the day, moving one point more to play with we played. energy and dynamism from this Northwood finally slammed Senior co-captain Cara Nelson her into fi fth place overall. would have been in pretty good “As we progress as a team we past weekend into Friday, they down the winning point. posted 15 digs, which moved her Coach Ryan Patton did not shape,” he said. have to actually be in a position have a very good chance of pull- Sophomore co-captain Jenna into an all-time second place in seem upset with the loss. “North- Despite leaving the Lakers to win. This game was defi nitely ing out their fi rst victory since the Matson led Mercyhurst with 14 career digs at Mercyhurst. wood served real tough at the with a 6-14 overall record and a positive step and we are now in beginning of September. kills and 19 digs, while freshman Junior Kristen Peterson also beginning of game fi ve and we 1-11 in the GLIAC, Patton was that position,” he said. And who better to do that Julia Butler added 42 assists and moved up in the record books were in a spot where if we had very pleased with how the team The night before, the Lakers against than Gannon? Women’s soccer falls to No. 19 after Friday’s loss importance of bouncing back on keeper. By Andy Tait Sunday and that is exactly what The result lifted the Lakers to Contributing writer the team did with style. 12-2 for the season and got them The Lakers powered past the back to winning ways. All good things must come to University of Charleston, 4-0. With fi ve games remaining, the an end. Maria Amicone notched her team is still fi rmly in the hunt for Unfortunately for the Mercy- third goal of the season off an the playoffs. hurst women’s soccer team, it assist from freshman Karla Vogt White his hoping his team can was their 11-game winning streak to give the Lakers a one-goal lead win out the rest of the way to that reached its conclusion this at halftime guarantee a playoff berth and past Friday. White knew how important possibly host the post-season On the back of some fantastic that fi rst goal was to his team, as tournament. results, the No. 12 Lakers trav- it restored confi dence and pro- The team will be without the eled to West Virginia for a pair of vided a platform for the team to services of infl uential midfi elder games with the hope of cement- push on in the second half. Adrienne Sluga. ing their position as one of the The Lakers did exactly that as Sluga will sit out the next top three teams in the region. they scored three more goals on game as she serves a one-match On Friday, the Lakers battled their way to a comfortable win. suspension after picking up her against a very strong and physi- Sarah Powell added to her goal fi fth caution of the season on cal team from West Virginia tally for the year as she scored Sunday. Wesleyan. unassisted to make 2-0. The goal The team has fi ve games left on Despite dominating proceed- Andy Finkel photo was Powell’s team leading 12th the schedule, all on the road, four ings and playing some great Senior Lisa Casement tracks the ball in a recent game against Grand Valley State of the year. of which are against conference soccer in the process, it was the Midfi elder Christine Rehnert opponents. Bobcats who stole the win. was all that was needed to seal 2004. Laker’s offense. added the team’s third goal off Next up for the Lakers is a trip The Lakers lost key players Lisa the victory. Mercyhurst out shot the Bob- Laker coach Dale White was an assist from Amicone. to Michigan to face GLIAC rivals Melander and Adrienne Sluga The Bobcats (7-6) managed cats 19-10 and held a 10-4 advan- not too downbeat about the The game’s scoring was com- Northwood. The two teams will during the game through injury. to shut out the Lakers, ending tage in shots on goal. result. “We played some great pleted by Lisa Casement, who go head-to-head on Sunday, with It proved to be one of those a remarkable 35-game streak in Savannah Dempsey was in fi ne stuff, we just didn’t get the break received a pass from freshman the kickoff at noon. days for the Lakers as a 37th which Mercyhurst has scored form in goal for West Virginia we needed,” said White. midfi elder Jessie Roberts, before minute goal from Katie Schubert at least one goal dating back to Wesleyan and shut down the He stressed to his players the firing past the Golden Eagles Intramural Update Football loses to No. 1 Grand Valley State Twenty teams are competing for the title of Intramural Champi- ons and the competition is fi erce. Leading the pack with 3-0 starts much better in the second half,” By Chris Van Horn are the following teams: Jamie Walczak, Pat Osborne, William Schaetzle said. Contributing writer Rottenborn and Nick Gialloriakis. Solid individual efforts were Holding steady at 2-1 are the following teams: Dom LoPresti, made by linebackers Bryan Boyce Dennis Coughlin, Richard Larson, Brian Folland and Tony Dor- The Grand Valley State Lakers and Jim Kokrak, who each racked chak. Look for the other 11 teams to make an impact as over half scored early and often as they up nine tackles. the season is left to play. buried Mercyhurst before the Boyce also picked off a pass in Playoffs will take place in November with the top teams from each Lakers ever had a chance. the fi rst quarter and had half a division playing for all the marbles. Fans are encouraged to come Grand Valley scored touch- sack. Tim Herbener also picked out and cheer on the teams Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. downs on six of their fi rst seven off a pass in the fourth. possessions in the game to build Mercyhurst will prepare to take a 42-3 lead going into the half. on Findlay next weekend, who is Mercyhurst managed two also sitting at a record of 1-5. touchdowns from Ben Jennings File Photo File Photo “We feel that Findlay is a team in the second half, but still fell by Freshman Ben Jennings Sophomore Bryan Boyce like us in that they are a lot bet- the count of 49-17 in front of ter than their record indicates. more than 10,000 fans at Lubbers Run defense has been the thorn combined to go 15 of 27 for We have been competitive with Stadium. in the Lakers’ side for the last two 176 yards with one interception, some of the toughest teams in Grand Valley State has won 76 seasons and Grand Valley State the lone turnover of the day for the conference and the most im- of their last 81 games, including took advantage. Mercyhurst. portant thing right now is that we 19 in a row, which is the longest Grand Valley scored three Mercyhurst won the turnover continue to improve every week. active winning streak in all of touchdowns that went for more battle against Grand Valley, but I feel that we have done that since college football. than 40 yards while holding the that was about the only battle week one,” Schaetzle stated. The Lakers were out-gained by Mercyhurst offense in check. the Lakers managed to win in Findlay is coming off of a 31- the count of 568-222, including Mercyhurst could not get any- this game. 14 loss last week to powerhouse surrendering 273 yards on the thing going on the ground as they Despite the amount of yardage Saginaw Valley State. ground on 35 carries, an aver- managed just 46 net yards on 22 they yielded, the Lakers defense Findlay sits 13th in the GLI- age of more than 7.5 yards per carries against a stingy Grand played hard all game against the AC, whereas the Lakers currently carry. Valley defense that gave up just best team in the GLIAC and the is in eleventh place at 1-5. “They came out and hit us hard three yards per attempt on the country. Parents’ Weekend should bring and quick. Grand Valley is a very season and allowed just 13 points “At halftime we talked about out a big crown to Tullio Field athletic team and they used their per game. going out and trying to win the as the Lakers will be looking to athleticism to exploit some of The Lakers managed some suc- second half, and play as hard as rebound and pick up conference our weaknesses,” coach Marty cess moving the ball through the we could. We wanted to play for win number two. Schaetzle said. air as Mitch Phillis and Joe Laffey pride, and I felt that we did play PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD October 11, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Men’s soccer 5-0 in GLIAC

This Weeks Results... By Finella Annand Contributing writer Field Hockey...... Oct. 7, W 5-0, Catawba Oct. 8, L 5-2, Bellarmine It was another winning week for the Mercyhurst men’s soccer Women’s tennis...... Oct. 6, W 8-1, Michigan Tech team as they improved their re- Oct. 7, W 5-4, Lake Superior State cord to 13-2 with two vital wins Oct. 8, W 6-3, Charleston over Oakland City and Tiffi n. Women’s soccer...... Oct. 6, L 1-0, West Virginia Wesleyan With just fi ve games left in the regular season, the men’s team is Oct. 8, W 4-0, Charleston tied for fi fth in the region and re- Men’s soccer...... Oct. 4, W 4-2, Oakland City main undefeated in the GLIAC. Oct. 7, W 2-0, Tiffi n The men cannot afford to lose Women’s volleyball...... Oct. 6, L 3-1, Saginaw Valley any more games if they want to make it to the coveted playoff Oct. 7, L 3-2, Northwood tournament at the end of the Football...... Oct. 7, L 49-17, Grand Valley regular season. Men’s golf...... Oct. 6-8, 9 of 10, GLIAC Championships Even if the men win all fi ve of Women’s golf...... Oct. 7, 5 of 8, California Univ. of Pa. Invite their remaining games, they may still fail to claim one of the top Men’s water polo...... Oct. 4, W 15-12, Penn St. Behrend three spots in the region due to Women’s cross country...... Oct. 7, L 26-19, Gannon Invite Andy Finkel Photo strength of schedule issues. Jeff Powell (19) looks to move upfi eld as teammate Andy Tait (5) looks on. Men’s cross country...... Oct. 7, W 20-42, Gannon Invite Senior defender Zach Hiltner Men’s hockey...... Oct. 7, W 8-1 (ex), St. Clair College remains very confident about The Lakers are hoping that the season. captain’s goal six minutes into their chances. the defeat will not come back to However, Oakland had a reply the second half to spur his team “I have no doubt that we will haunt them as the season begins four minutes later to bring the onto victory. fi nish the season 18-2. We have to draw to its close. score level at 2-2. Fellow captain Jason Pedra sup- In the news... been playing very well, the team However, if this past week’s It took an important goal from plied the icing on the cake in the spirit is great and we have a lot of form is anything to go by, then senior captain Jason Pedra to 81st minute as he buried a pass rest time coming up. I don’t see there is a good chance that the break the deadlock in the 76th from Kurt Young. Mercyhurst Athletes of the Week how the tournament board will two teams will meet again in the minute. “It was a good win for the be able to ignore us if we have playoffs, enabling the Mercyhurst From there on it was all Mercy- team. It was a close game and The Mercyhurst Department of Athletics named Kenneth the best record in the region.” men to get their revenge. hurst and Sean Spangler added an both teams had good chances. Foster and Jaclyn McLean its Athletes of the Week on Monday. The three teams currently sit- The men started off the week’s insurance goal late in the game to I think Andy Tait’s goal re- ting in the spots that the Mercy- games well on Wednesday with a ensure a green and blue victory. ally spurred the team on and we Foster is a junior cross country runner who led the Lakers to a hurst men so desperately want 4-2 win against Oakland City. The men then traveled to Ohio never looked back after that. victory over Gannon Saturday at Family First Sports Park. He are SIU-Edwardsville, Northern The win was particularly inspir- on Saturday to defeat a strong “The win on Saturday was won the overall race with a time of 28:16 to pace Mercyhurst Kentucky and Wisconsin Park- ing, as four different players got Tiffi n team 2-0 and earn their typical of a lot of our wins this to a 20-42 victory. side. on the score sheet. eighth shutout of the season. year where our games are close Northern Kentucky, which is Matt Richards scored fi rst for It was a hard fought game for and we had to show character to McLean is a sophomore tennis player who went 6-0 on second in the region is one of the Lakers on 29:15, only for the Lakers and the fi rst half went pull through,” said sophomore the weekend against two conference rivals and one non- only two teams to have defeated Oakland to equalize before half by without a goal. Steven Duggan. conference team. Against Michigan Tech on Oct. 6, McLean the men this year, narrowly win- time. The men showed character The team’s next game takes won both of her matches without losing a game, picking a 6-0, ning 1-0 in a close contest held Mercyhurst took the lead again in the second half to battle to a place on Sunday as they make 6-0 win at singles and an 8-0 win at doubles. at the Mercyhurst fi eld earlier in early in the second half as Kurt 2-0 victory. the long trek to face Northwood the season. Young tallied his 13th goal of Senior Andy Tait scored a at 2 p.m. Pedra honored by GLIAC A pair of goals and an assist Cross country having successful year gave Jason Pedra from men’s soccer the nod as the Player of 34 at the National Catholic of the Week from the Great By Ryan Palm Championships at Notre Dame Sports editor Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic on Sept. 15. Conference (GLIAC) on Unfortunately, the team came Monday. The Mercyhurst cross country up just short against Gannon programs are having a terrifi c fall on Saturday, losing 26-29 in a Against Oakland City on Oct. season thus far in 2006, some- heartbreaker. 4, Pedra assisted on the thing that has come through The team’s results have been opening score and scored the hard work and dedication from especially impressive considering game-winner in the Lakers 4-2 Courtesy of Sports Info both the men’s and women’s the team’s injury problems. win. He also added a goal in a Senior Jason Pedra programs. Junior Victoria Caruso and 2-0 win over Tiffi n on Oct. 7. Coach Mike Fraley has had freshman Morgan Walsh have nothing but positive comments had injury troubles all season, The Lakers are now 5-0 in the GLIAC, and have received the about the men’s team. with Caruso fi nally making her POW honor four out of the seven weeks it has been awarded. “This team is a coach’s dream, season debut against Gannon. they work hard seven days a “Our team is improving every Idle women’s hockey remains No. 3 week, no matter if its 90 degrees week and has shown tremendous sunny or 45 degrees and raining,” heart by overcoming injuries to Although they were idle over the weekend, the women’s said Fraley. two of our top runners,” said hockey team held on to its No. 3 ranking in the USCHO.com Those conditions are no stretch women’s coach Kathryn Noble- poll released Oct. 9. of the imagination; those who Fraley. have lived in Erie for any length The team has been helped sig- The Lakers are 2-0-0 on the young season, having notched a of time are well aware of the Contributed photo by Mike Fraley nifi cantly by individuals such as pair of wins over Maine Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. variety of weather conditions The men’s cross country team following their 20-42 victory Katie Jarocki, Carrie Franze and that are experienced during the over Gannon University on Oct. 7 at Family First. Laura McCarthy. The team begins three straight weekends of home games on fall months. “The goal for the remainder Friday night when they entertain non-conference foe Clarkson. The men’s team has a trio of ish at the LeMoyne Invitational second at 28:42 and Deragon of the season is to get everyone Clarkson is just outside the top-ten in the rankings, sitting two senior captains in Matt Deragon, on Sept. 30, the Lakers have con- fi nished fourth at 29:29. healthy and compete in the spaces behind No. 10 Boston College. This week’s rankings Nate Smith and Jon Lyons. sistently proven themselves to be “This win against Gannon was GLIAC Conference Tournament are listed below: These captains have played an contenders in the region. exactly what this team needed to at full-strength,” said Noble- integral role in the team’s success, That same commitment came propel us into the post season. As Fraley. not only by posting competitive into fruition this past weekend a team we have come a long ways Coming up next for both teams 1. Wisconsin (4-0-0), 117 times during meets and matches, when the Lakers faced Gannon and will continue to improve as is the Slippery Rock Invitational 2. New Hampshire (4-0-0), 106 but also during practices and University in a dual-match at the middle runners continue to held Oct. 14 in Slippery Rock, 3. Mercyhurst (2-0-0), 85 training sessions. Family First Sports Park. push for position on the team,” Pa. 4. St. Lawrence (2-0-0), 73 That level of commitment The Lakers dominated the race, said Deragon. Following that event are argu- 5. Minnesota (1-1-0), 71 has produced some impressive winning handily, 20-42. On the women’s side, results ably the two biggest events of the 6. Minnesota-Duluth (2-0-0), 61 results from the men’s side so Leading the pack for the Lakers have been just as impressive. year in the GLIAC Conference 7. Dartmouth (0-0-0), 60 far this year. was junior Kenneth Foster, who The Lakers posted a second Championships on Oct. 21 and 8. Harvard (0-0-0), 45 From finishing first at the fi nished fi rst overall with a time place finish at the California the NCAA Great Lakes Region- 9. Princeton (0-0-0), 19 opening invitational, the Califor- of 28:16, 26 seconds ahead of Invitational, a fourth place fi n- als on Nov. 4. 10. Boston College (2-0-0), 17 nia University of Pennsylvania. the second place fi nisher. ish at the LeMoyne Invitational Invitational, to the 3rd of 13 fi n- Laker Josh Peterson fi nished and finished a respectable 20 Men’s hockey No. 27

The men’s hockey team is ranked No. 27 according to the Rowing opens fall season at Genesee Regatta latest poll distributed by the USCHO.com/CSTV voters. fying round would participate By Ryan Palm in a second shorter race in the Mercyhurst received more votes than any other team in Sports editor afternoon. Atlantic Hockey, but Holy Cross and Sacred Heart join The men’s lightweight boat was Mercyhurst in the “others receiving votes” category. The Mercyhurst rowing pro- the only boat that qualifi ed, and grams opened their fall season it fi nished second of three teams The Lakers open regular season play this weekend when they this past weekend at the Genesee in the lightweight championship travel to take on the Bulldogs from Ferris State University. Regatta. round with a championship total The event was hosted by the time of 29:19:10. Students wishing to follow along should go to the Mercyhurst Rochester Institute of Technol- “We are pretty pleased with our athletics page and then to the hockey schedule to fi nd the link ogy in Rochester, N.Y. fi rst race as an individual perfor- for the Gametracker website. Mercyhurst sent three boats mance, and really like the effort to the event, a men’s lightweight from the freshmen on board,” and open weight, and a women’s said captain Jeremy Ivey. eight boat. The team is back on the water Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- The regatta featured qualifying this weekend when they travel to thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to rounds in the morning, where New York for the Head of the Photo contributed by Jeremy Ivey [email protected]. the top teams from each quali- Chautauqua on Oct. 14. The men’s rowing team fi nished 2nd of 3 teams on Saturday.