Lacrosse players reinstated >> PAGE 3 SEPT. 19, 2007 Vol. 81 No. 4

HOMICIDE: Former student charged in Teri Rhodes infant’s death >> PAGE 2

Lakers win three in a row >> PAGE 19

What’s Inside Police log...... 3 Lakerbriefs...... 5 Witness recounts accident I HEART Erie...... 6 Get to know...... 6 >> The Buzz...... 11 PAGE 5 Quick hits...... 18 PAGE 2 NEWS Sept. 19, 2007 Ex-’Hurst student charged with homicide “We’re college students and we of a bathtub while she took a By Staff reports know not to put babies in a shower.” The Merciad plastic bag.” According to the complaint, Freshman Caitlin Burke “The defendant made no attempt Erie police fi led a general count agreed. to seek medical care and even of homicide against former “I think she deserved it because went so far as to deny to medi- Mercyhurst College sophomore she knew what she was doing,” cal personnel that she had even Teri Rhodes six weeks after she said. given birth.” an infant was found dead in Sophomore Frank Jones said The Times-News reported, her on-campus, Briggs Avenue she must serve time for her “Erie police and the District apartment. actions. Attorney’s Office spent the The Erie Times-News stated “She killed her own baby,” he fi ve weeks since the infant girl’s the general homicide charge said. “So she deserves the homi- death building a case against against the 18-year-old “…allows cide charge. She has to do time Rhodes, using records from the District Attorney’s Office for killing another person.” Rhodes’ laptop computer and to seek a wide range of convic- Junior Tom Dennstedt said he cell phone.” tions, from fi rst-degree murder, fi nds the incident shocking. Detectives also investigated or a pre-meditated killing, to “When I fi rst read the e-mail, I Rhodes’ medical records, includ- involuntary manslaughter, an wasn’t sure what was going on,” ing a physical she underwent two unintentional killing due to gross he said. “You just don’t think days before the pregnancy. Scoot Williams photo negligence.” stuff like that happens around A physician contracted by A student stands in front of 3810 Briggs Ave., the location of Rhodes is also accused of here.” Mercyhurst cleared Rhodes, who Teri Rhodes’ former apartment. concealing the death of a child, According to the criminal played on the woman’s volleyball reckless endangerment, endan- complaint, Rhodes “intention- team. Aug. 14. “As is the Mercyhurst way, gering the welfare of a child and ally, knowingly, recklessly or Erie County Coroner Lyell Mercyhurst College Media however, we will look for ways abuse of a corpse, according to negligently caused the death of Cook ruled the infant’s death a Relations Manager Deborah to learn from this distressing the criminal complaint. her newborn baby girl,” and that homicide two days after police Morton released a formal state- experience….Never can we avert She was arraigned at the offi ce the infant was asphyxiated. discovered the body in a plastic ment Tuesday. every tragedy. They are a part of of Erie 5th Ward District Judge The Times-News stated, “… bag. “The Mercyhurst College life. But we can and should learn Joseph Lefaiver. the detectives, Lt. Dan Spizarny Cook said the baby was suffo- community continues to cope from them, deal compassion- Students find the charge and Sgt. Kenneth Merchant, said cated after being alive for about with this terrible tragedy, our ately with those who are hurting appropriate. in the complaint that Rhodes hid 10 minutes. thoughts and prayers go out to and double our efforts to offer “Clearly it’s murder,” said the baby by placing it in a plastic “Her lungs had been used,” all those who have suffered as a support to those who are in sophomore Stevie Lynn Crisci. bag and leaving it on the fl oor he said at a press conference on result,” read the statement. crisis.” Mercyhurst relocates sand volleyball court

weekend. said Moore. Moore also explained that the be housed. By Abigail Grasinger The new court is actually be- The court is another student establishment of the court is an It is a possibility to have them Contributing writer ing built to replace the old court centered establishment from a attempt to utilize wasted cam- available at the student union which was removed to make growing list of improvements for pus space in a way that benefi ts or possibly at the surrounding Mercyhurst College students room for last year’s senior class the Mercyhurst campus. students. building’s RA’s apartments. will soon be offered another ac- gift, the Multi-Purpose Court “The goal is to provide relaxing The aim for the college is to Security screens will be placed tivity to add to the lengthy list of between South Briggs and Lewis outlets to be utilized on campus,” utilize all unused space to make on the windows of the surround- things to do around campus. avenues. explained Moore. “It is another the campus a more pleasant en- ing buildings to prevent them The construction of the new The new court currently has way the student government is vironment for students. from breaking and the net will sand volleyball court is currently eight inches of sand and clay pushing to maintain numerous This area, they fi gured, was be taken down during winter underway and is expected to be based soil. activities for the students.” to be best used for recreational months. completed by the end of this Additional sand of a finer, “I think it’s good that the purposes. The new court is located on week. beach-type quality will be added school is continually getting The addition of the court upper Briggs and Lewis, between The project is currently consid- before the court is open for involved with its student’s lives does pose several problems. The Briggs 3937 and Lewis 3938. ered by Associate Vice President play. by creating different activities we administration overseeing the The exact opening date will of Administration Tyrone Moore “The court is being created can participate in,” said Junior construction of the court is still depend on when the netting to be “a work in progress,” but to accommodate the needs of Sarah Muhlberger, about the working out minor kinks such as poles are to be delivered and should be open for games by the students to make it easy and fun,” construction of the new court. where the actual volleyballs are to put up. PAGE 2 NEWS Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 NEWS PAGE 3 Ex-’Hurst student charged with homicide Police and Safety Log “We’re college students and we of a bathtub while she took a By Staff reports know not to put babies in a shower.” Disorderly Conduct Larceny/Theft The Merciad plastic bag.” According to the complaint, West Duval West Duval Freshman Caitlin Burke “The defendant made no attempt Sept. 8 Sept. 12 Erie police fi led a general count agreed. to seek medical care and even Unfounded Unfounded of homicide against former “I think she deserved it because went so far as to deny to medi- Mercyhurst College sophomore she knew what she was doing,” cal personnel that she had even Liquor Law Violation Burglary Teri Rhodes six weeks after she said. given birth.” Baldwin Hall Family & Consumer an infant was found dead in Sophomore Frank Jones said The Times-News reported, Sept. 9 Science Center her on-campus, Briggs Avenue she must serve time for her “Erie police and the District Scoot Williams photo apartment. actions. Attorney’s Office spent the A new Cardio Theater will be installed in the Recreation Center by the end of Sept. College discipline Sept. 12 The Erie Times-News stated “She killed her own baby,” he fi ve weeks since the infant girl’s Case closed the general homicide charge said. “So she deserves the homi- death building a case against against the 18-year-old “…allows cide charge. She has to do time Rhodes, using records from Cardio Theater, Card Swipe System Criminal Mischief Controlled Substances the District Attorney’s Office for killing another person.” Rhodes’ laptop computer and Parking Lot #21 745 E. 40th St. to seek a wide range of convic- Junior Tom Dennstedt said he cell phone.” make their way to Recreation Center Sept. 9 Sept. 15 tions, from fi rst-degree murder, fi nds the incident shocking. Detectives also investigated Case closed College discipline or a pre-meditated killing, to “When I fi rst read the e-mail, I Rhodes’ medical records, includ- can be accessed by any FM radio students who do not have their By Ashley Pastor device. IDs with them. involuntary manslaughter, an wasn’t sure what was going on,” ing a physical she underwent two Contributing writer unintentional killing due to gross he said. “You just don’t think days before the pregnancy. Scoot Williams photo The gym will be signing out re- Students lacking IDs will not negligence.” stuff like that happens around A physician contracted by A student stands in front of 3810 Briggs Ave., the location of ceptors for students to use. The be granted access to the gym. Lacrosse players Rhodes is also accused of here.” Mercyhurst cleared Rhodes, who Teri Rhodes’ former apartment. It took six years, but with the receptors however will not be Students will still be allowed to concealing the death of a child, According to the criminal played on the woman’s volleyball help of the Student Govern- headsets, due to health reasons. sign guests into the gym. reckless endangerment, endan- complaint, Rhodes “intention- team. Aug. 14. “As is the Mercyhurst way, ment, the Mercyhurst College The Cardio Theater is an In cases such as alumni, a suffer suspension gering the welfare of a child and ally, knowingly, recklessly or Erie County Coroner Lyell Mercyhurst College Media however, we will look for ways Recreation Center will soon important addition to the gym, separate system is in the works abuse of a corpse, according to negligently caused the death of Cook ruled the infant’s death a Relations Manager Deborah to learn from this distressing have a Card Swipe system and Herman assured. to dodge any discrepancies the Cipollone would not comment a Cardio Theater including four As of now, the people using new system imposes. By Joshua Wilwohl on the incident. the criminal complaint. her newborn baby girl,” and that homicide two days after police Morton released a formal state- experience….Never can we avert Editor-in-chief She was arraigned at the offi ce the infant was asphyxiated. discovered the body in a plastic ment Tuesday. every tragedy. They are a part of televisions by the end of the the treadmills, elliptical and stair- Also keep in mind that it is not “We are not commenting on of Erie 5th Ward District Judge The Times-News stated, “… bag. “The Mercyhurst College life. But we can and should learn September. climbing machines and other the student employee’s fault if anything related to this,” he said. Joseph Lefaiver. the detectives, Lt. Dan Spizarny Cook said the baby was suffo- community continues to cope from them, deal compassion- “I’m excited for it. Hopefully devices, are looking at the people you do not have your ID. Three Mercyhurst College “This is something that is being Students find the charge and Sgt. Kenneth Merchant, said cated after being alive for about with this terrible tragedy, our ately with those who are hurting it will encourage more people to lifting weights, and vice versa. Senior Julianne Rotondi said, men’s lacrosse players returned handled internally.” appropriate. in the complaint that Rhodes hid 10 minutes. thoughts and prayers go out to and double our efforts to offer come and workout. Right now “New televisions would be “It will defi nitely make things to the team this past weekend Barnett said the team violated “Clearly it’s murder,” said the baby by placing it in a plastic “Her lungs had been used,” all those who have suffered as a support to those who are in the gym is so boring,” said senior great in the gym. T hey would easier. I try to be as nice as pos- after a two-week suspension no athletic department or school sophomore Stevie Lynn Crisci. bag and leaving it on the fl oor he said at a press conference on result,” read the statement. crisis.” Maggie Nielsen. be better to watch while work- sible when people forget shoes or from the program. rules. Director of the Fitness Center ing out then having to watch don’t have their ID. Sometimes Mercyhurst College Direc- “This is not a hazing incident,” Thoman Herman, credits the everyone else workout,” said it’s intimidating to have to tell tor of Athletics Craig Barnett he said. changes largely to the Student sophomore Chelsea Buckley. some of the people who come said a total of four players were He said each team devel- Mercyhurst relocates sand volleyball court Government’s involvement in Freshman John Downing in they have to have an ID or suspended after breaking team ops their own team rules that the issue. agreed. “The new TVs would shoes.” rules. are monitored by individual weekend. said Moore. Moore also explained that the be housed. “This is the way that the gym be nice. I was just thinking about Student athletes are no excep- Barnett said one of the sus- coaches. By Abigail Grasinger The new court is actually be- The court is another student establishment of the court is an It is a possibility to have them should be run. The students need that when I was running on the tion to the Card Swipe System pended players chose not to Barnett said team rules are es- Contributing writer ing built to replace the old court centered establishment from a attempt to utilize wasted cam- available at the student union to have a say in what they want treadmill,” he said as he was leav- and will also be responsible for return to the team. sential to each athletic team. which was removed to make growing list of improvements for pus space in a way that benefi ts or possibly at the surrounding and I’m willing to help them get ing the gym. producing an ID in order to use Barnett would not elaborate “They’re important,” he said. Mercyhurst College students room for last year’s senior class the Mercyhurst campus. students. building’s RA’s apartments. there,” said Herman. Another new addition to the gym facilities. on which team rules were vio- “We expect them (players) to will soon be offered another ac- gift, the Multi-Purpose Court “The goal is to provide relaxing The aim for the college is to Security screens will be placed For six years he has pushed gym is a Card Swipe System. The gym is at its peak right lated, nor would he confi rm the follow the rules.” tivity to add to the lengthy list of between South Briggs and Lewis outlets to be utilized on campus,” utilize all unused space to make on the windows of the surround- for the Cardio Theater and is This system is comparable to now, boasting all of the new names of the suspended players Mercyhurst College men’s things to do around campus. avenues. explained Moore. “It is another the campus a more pleasant en- ing buildings to prevent them excited for the state-of-the-art the methods used at the Laker additions. obtained by the Merciad, since head lacrosse coach Chris Ryan The construction of the new The new court currently has way the student government is vironment for students. from breaking and the net will technology. or cafeteria except it will not be The gym still offers sping the incident is an “internal in- would not comment on the sus- sand volleyball court is currently eight inches of sand and clay pushing to maintain numerous This area, they fi gured, was be taken down during winter The Cardio Theater will in- used to charge students. classes including martial arts and vestigation.” pensions, and referred all matters underway and is expected to be based soil. activities for the students.” to be best used for recreational months. clude four televisions, tuned According to Herman, the boxing, aerobics. Sources close to the team to Barnett. completed by the end of this Additional sand of a finer, “I think it’s good that the purposes. The new court is located on into stations such as CNN and Card Swipe System at the Rec So if it took six years to enact suggested the suspension was Barnett said the men’s lacrosse week. beach-type quality will be added school is continually getting The addition of the court upper Briggs and Lewis, between ESPN. is being put into affect to better these changes, what’s next for a result of an off-campus party team is not in season and an The project is currently consid- before the court is open for involved with its student’s lives does pose several problems. The Briggs 3937 and Lewis 3938. Students will also be able to regulate and keep track of gym the gym? turning into a fi ght at a house official list of players is not ered by Associate Vice President play. by creating different activities we administration overseeing the The exact opening date will request a station, which will be visitors for records, liabilities, Herman said, “Well maybe a located on East 38th Street three available. of Administration Tyrone Moore “The court is being created can participate in,” said Junior construction of the court is still depend on when the netting controlled by the offi ce. and insurance reasons. nice locker room with a sauna, weekends ago. “It’s hard to distinguish who’s to be “a work in progress,” but to accommodate the needs of Sarah Muhlberger, about the working out minor kinks such as poles are to be delivered and Each television will be tuned Students should be aware that but that’s defi nitely going to take Mercyhurst College Associ- on the team and who’s not,” he should be open for games by the students to make it easy and fun,” construction of the new court. where the actual volleyballs are to put up. into a FM radio receiver, which no exceptions will be made for a while.” ate Athletic Director Anthony said. PAGE 4 NEWS Sept. 19, 2007 Carnival of fun at Fall Fest Celebration of peace

By Jen Helbig Staff writer inspires Mercyhurst our own country by trying to join This past weekend was a carni- By Elizabeth Maier peace organizations,” she said. Contributing writer val of fun in Garvey Park. Following the prayer vigil, stu- Members of Mercyhurst Stu- dents will be given the opportu- dent Government and the Stu- Haven’t practiced your peace nity to show their peaceful nature dent Activities Committee put on sign since that last picture you by making a peace bracelet. Fall Fest on Saturday, bringing a took with your friends? “Four different colors of cheery atmosphere to a cloudy Then mark your calendar for wooden beads: red, yellow, black day. International Day of Peace on and white; will be used to make Senior Kelly Cofrancisco, Sept. 21. the bracelet. The four colors rep- SAC chair, was excited to see “The purpose of the Inter- resent the four races of humanity. the turnout despite the overcast national Day of Peace is to cel- Wood symbolizes sustainability,” weather. ebrate and demonstrate peace on Marrero explained. “In previous years we’ve had campus,” said Pertrina Marrero, The day’s celebrations will more people but I think it’s a Scoot Williams photo director of the Mulit-Cultural end with a sampling of Hispanic good turnout considering the Fall Fest was a success, allowing students to enjoy carnival Center and coordinator of the food in recognition of Hispanic weather,” Cofrancisco said. games, infl atables and cotton candy. day’s events and festivities. Heritage Month. Freshmen could be seen According to the 2001 resolu- “I chose the events of prayer, streaming from Baldwin Hall, This year, the focus is back on a stereo. tion passed by the United Na- bracelet making and food sam- but upperclassmen from across the students and we had a carni- Hancock was able to step away tions General Assembly, Sept.21 pling because they symbolize campus also attended. val theme,” Cofrancisco said. from her booth long enough to signifies International Day of unifi cation and solidifi cation of Cofrancisco said, “It’s defi- Cofranciso said that the plan- try Totally T-shirts. Peace. peace,” Marrero said. nitely a mixed crowd. The up- ning had to start early to organize “There are binders with op- The resolution states that this In addition to Campus Minis- perclassmen come to expect the an event of this size. tions of what you can put your day “shall be observed as a day try, Residence Life is also spon- bigger events like Fall Fest and Jovanovic helped the team face on,” she explained. “There of global ceasefi re and non-vio- soring and supporting the Multi- Spring Fest so we try to put on a of students who planned the are pictures like magazine cov- lence, an invitation to all nations Cultural Center’s first prayer good event.” event. ers, a wanted poster and a milk and people to honour a cessation incorporated service. “SAC and MSG put on events “The executive boards started carton. I got my face put on a of hostilities for the duration of Assistant Vice President of of this caliber for the students,” planning in July and August this picture of a cowboy.” the Day…” Student Life Laura Zirkle said, MSG President Marissa Starin summer,” he said. Students who weren’t having Beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the “Residence Life contributed said, “We are here for the stu- Jovanovic added, “Everybody t-shirts made, playing on the Student Union’s Great Room, fi nancially to the day’s festivities dents with their concerns and loves the infl atables, so we got infl atables or at the booths were St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer, and the Resident Assistants have problems, but also to show them the Adrenaline Rush Course, eating cotton candy, popcorn and “Make Me a Channel of Your encouraged many students to how to have a good time.” inflatable Twister and bouncy snow cones. Peace” will be read by four inter- participate.” Junior Mixa Jovanovic, Vice boxing.” Later in the afternoon, a bar- national students in their native Zirkle believes, “This day is President of Student Govern- There were also many things beque was served, followed by language. about what we are about. We ment, said that the purpose of to do at the event other than the local band Money Shot. “The Prayer Vigil will give a are carrying out our Mercyhurst events such as Fall Fest is to infl atables. Senior Jen Feret was wander- brief background to the Day mission statement when we par- provide an outlet for students “We have carnival games, such ing among the booths at Fall - the theme for which was put ticipate in days such as these.” to have fun. as the big mouth to throw bean Fest. together by young adults from Besides participating in the “Fall Fest gives students a nice bags through, milk can toss and “I’ve never been here before ... all over Europe,” said Campus International Day of Peace, time to relax,” Jovanovic said. hole in one golfi ng,” said Starin I came today because I wanted Minister, Reverend Lyta Seddig, students share their thoughts on “School just started and we have Junior Hilary Hancock was a to see what it’s all about. Also, I who along with campus ministry how to practice peace everyday. so much to do. Freshmen just got member of SAC working at the love the band and can’t wait to is sponsoring the prayer vigil. Sophomore forensics major, to Mercyhurst and they need a prize booth. see them.” “They chose the prayer “Make Jen Beruk believes, “I think we break from their schedules.” “Students can play carnival Starin only has good memories Me an Instrument of Your can become more peaceful if Cofranciso said that this year’s games, and if they win once they of Fall Fest, and hopes that oth- Peace” because it gives specifi c people would talk things over Fall Fest was designed with a get a stuffed animal. If they win ers enjoyed their time also. examples of how we may live and come up with strategies to carnival theme in mind because again they can come back to the “I have attended fall fest every peace in our daily lives,” she solve problems that don’t involve it is something different. prize booth with a raffl e ticket year, and worked it since I was a said. violence.” “Last year with Dr. Gamble’s and try for one of the prizes in freshman. Lines aren’t bad, and Sophomore, Carrina Crow Don’t forget that peaceful Inauguration Week activities, we a drawing,” she said. the weather has usually been shared her thoughts on the day. living should be practiced long did a Presidential Laker Luau to Students were also eligible to pretty good. It’s a great time “Before we can create peace in after this Friday’s celebrations honor him as the 11th president. win the grand prize which was for all.” other nations, we should start in have ended. PAGE 4 NEWS Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 NEWS PAGE 5 Carnival of fun at Fall Fest Celebration of peace Student struck on Lewis laker briefs “I was walking home from the Senior John Wayner, who lives By Jen Helbig By Joshua Wilwohl bookstore on 41st and Lewis and in one of the townhouses near Staff writer inspires Mercyhurst Editor-in-chief Good People Gather I saw people moving around on the site of the accident, said he’s Good People Gather: The Charlene M. Tanner Speak- our own country by trying to join the street frantically,” she said. “I shocked by the incident. ers Series brings three of the most compelling voices on This past weekend was a carni- By Elizabeth Maier peace organizations,” she said. Mercyhurst College students then saw a girl lying on the street. “I agree people go very fast Contributing writer the frontlines of environmental advocacy to Erie Oct. val of fun in Garvey Park. Following the prayer vigil, stu- will want to look twice before The kid who hit her had got out up and down the hill, but I’m 12-14. Many other activities are planned. All are free and Members of Mercyhurst Stu- dents will be given the opportu- crossing Lewis Avenue. of his car and called 911, while surprised both parties didn’t do open to the public. dent Government and the Stu- Haven’t practiced your peace nity to show their peaceful nature A vehicle driven by senior another person put a sweater be- anything to prevent it such as the dent Activities Committee put on sign since that last picture you by making a peace bracelet. Matthew Jason struck junior Al- hind the girl (on the street).” girl waiting to cross or the guy Fall Fest on Saturday, bringing a took with your friends? “Four different colors of lison Sturik on Wednesday, Sept. Testa said Sturik was crying slowing down,” he said. ’Hurst to Hollywood cheery atmosphere to a cloudy Then mark your calendar for wooden beads: red, yellow, black 12 shortly after 2 p.m. and had no recollection of what There is no report that Jason ‘According to Jim’ executive producer Jonathan Stark day. International Day of Peace on and white; will be used to make An Erie Police Bureau police happened. was speeding during the time of ‘75 returns to his alma mater to kick off Homecoming Senior Kelly Cofrancisco, Sept. 21. the bracelet. The four colors rep- crash reporting form stated “We tried calming her down the accident. Weekend and share his Hollywood experiences. SAC chair, was excited to see “The purpose of the Inter- resent the four races of humanity. Sturik suffered a concussion, and informed her police were on Lagana suggested signs be the turnout despite the overcast national Day of Peace is to cel- Wood symbolizes sustainability,” abrasions to the head, and sore- the way,” she said. posted or speed bumps be in- weather. ebrate and demonstrate peace on Marrero explained. ness in the right shoulder. “It was pretty dramatic and stalled to slow cars down. Hurst TV telecasts Cardinal’s lecture “In previous years we’ve had campus,” said Pertrina Marrero, The day’s celebrations will According to the report, Ja- then the ambulance, fire and “As a driver, speed bumps The address delivered by Cardinal Oscar Andres Ro- more people but I think it’s a Scoot Williams photo director of the Mulit-Cultural end with a sampling of Hispanic son made a left turn onto Lewis police arrived.” would be annoying, but they driguez Maradiaga at the Mary D’Angelo Performing good turnout considering the Fall Fest was a success, allowing students to enjoy carnival Center and coordinator of the food in recognition of Hispanic Avenue from 41st Street and Students say that they’re not (Briggs and Lewis avenues) are Arts Center on September 10 is being televised by Hurst weather,” Cofrancisco said. games, infl atables and cotton candy. day’s events and festivities. Heritage Month. struck Sturik, who was crossing surprised another peer was in- highly populated areas,” she said. TV. It can be seen on Erie’s Time Warner Cable, Channel Freshmen could be seen According to the 2001 resolu- “I chose the events of prayer, the street. jured while trying to cross Lewis “It’s like playing Frogger walking 19. His speech will air Thursday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. with streaming from Baldwin Hall, This year, the focus is back on a stereo. tion passed by the United Na- bracelet making and food sam- “(Jason) did not see (Sturik) Avenue. across the street.” a rebroadcast at 10:30 p.m. It can also be seen on Friday, but upperclassmen from across the students and we had a carni- Hancock was able to step away tions General Assembly, Sept.21 pling because they symbolize until it was too late to avoid col- Senior Elyse Lagana said she Mercyhurst College Police and Sept. 21, at 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The show campus also attended. val theme,” Cofrancisco said. from her booth long enough to signifies International Day of unifi cation and solidifi cation of lision,” states the report. witnesses people speeding on Safety Chief Ken Sidun said the was produced by students of the Mercyhurst College Cofrancisco said, “It’s defi- Cofranciso said that the plan- try Totally T-shirts. Peace. peace,” Marrero said. The report states another ve- Lewis and Briggs avenues all decision to install any warning Department of Communication and Hurst TV. nitely a mixed crowd. The up- ning had to start early to organize “There are binders with op- The resolution states that this In addition to Campus Minis- hicle was traveling southbound the time. signs must come from the city. perclassmen come to expect the an event of this size. tions of what you can put your day “shall be observed as a day try, Residence Life is also spon- on Lewis Avenue at the time of “I knew it was going to happen Sidun said the city will more bigger events like Fall Fest and Jovanovic helped the team face on,” she explained. “There of global ceasefi re and non-vio- soring and supporting the Multi- the incident, but did not stop and sometime,” she said. “Cars zip than likely not install speed Gliding Stars Spring Fest so we try to put on a of students who planned the are pictures like magazine cov- lence, an invitation to all nations Cultural Center’s first prayer “…most likely was not aware of through the street.” bumps because of snow plow- The Gliding Stars fi rst meeting will be held on Monday good event.” event. ers, a wanted poster and a milk and people to honour a cessation incorporated service. the accident.” Junior Candida Bolaños said ing. Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program offers Mer- “SAC and MSG put on events “The executive boards started carton. I got my face put on a of hostilities for the duration of Assistant Vice President of The report states Sturik did not she also witnesses fast cars on He said the only consideration cyhurst students an opportunity to help children with of this caliber for the students,” planning in July and August this picture of a cowboy.” the Day…” Student Life Laura Zirkle said, use the crosswalk, and crossed the avenues. could be to install a pedestrian disabilities learn the techniques of ice skating and put MSG President Marissa Starin summer,” he said. Students who weren’t having Beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the “Residence Life contributed “…an estimated 20 ft. north of “The cars don’t go so fast in walking sign. on a fi nal performance in the spring. The meetings are said, “We are here for the stu- Jovanovic added, “Everybody t-shirts made, playing on the Student Union’s Great Room, fi nancially to the day’s festivities (the) crosswalk.” the morning,” she said. “But in “We have to get students into held every Monday at the Mercyhurst Ice Center and run dents with their concerns and loves the infl atables, so we got infl atables or at the booths were St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer, and the Resident Assistants have Senior Samantha Testa said the afternoon, they especially the habit of using the cross- until April. On-ice and off-ice volunteers are needed. problems, but also to show them the Adrenaline Rush Course, eating cotton candy, popcorn and “Make Me a Channel of Your encouraged many students to she witnessed the accident. do.” walks,” he said. -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu how to have a good time.” inflatable Twister and bouncy snow cones. Peace” will be read by four inter- participate.” Junior Mixa Jovanovic, Vice boxing.” Later in the afternoon, a bar- national students in their native Zirkle believes, “This day is President of Student Govern- There were also many things beque was served, followed by language. about what we are about. We ment, said that the purpose of to do at the event other than the local band Money Shot. “The Prayer Vigil will give a are carrying out our Mercyhurst Mercyhurst College stops list of preferred lenders events such as Fall Fest is to infl atables. Senior Jen Feret was wander- brief background to the Day mission statement when we par- Lender List. students,” she said. The list has been withdrawn business and some just don’t,” provide an outlet for students “We have carnival games, such ing among the booths at Fall - the theme for which was put ticipate in days such as these.” By Casey Greene Preferred Lender Lists are The recent investigations con- until more formal research can said Bialk. News editor to have fun. as the big mouth to throw bean Fest. together by young adults from Besides participating in the utilized by many college fi nancial cerning lender lists have caused be conducted. For Mercyhurst students the “Fall Fest gives students a nice bags through, milk can toss and “I’ve never been here before ... all over Europe,” said Campus International Day of Peace, service departments as a way to Mercyhurst to eliminate their “We need to develop a process withdrawal of the Preferred time to relax,” Jovanovic said. hole in one golfi ng,” said Starin I came today because I wanted Minister, Reverend Lyta Seddig, students share their thoughts on Future Mercyhurst College stu- aid students when choosing a own directory of preferred that will be able to objectively Lenders List means specific “School just started and we have Junior Hilary Hancock was a to see what it’s all about. Also, I who along with campus ministry how to practice peace everyday. dents may suffer due to the illegal lending company. lenders. show how our Preferred Lenders fi nancial information will not be so much to do. Freshmen just got member of SAC working at the love the band and can’t wait to is sponsoring the prayer vigil. Sophomore forensics major, business dealings of several “Preferred Lender Lists basi- Bialk assured that Mercyhurst, List was developed,” she said. dispensed until research has been to Mercyhurst and they need a prize booth. see them.” “They chose the prayer “Make Jen Beruk believes, “I think we colleges and universities around cally explain who offers the best “is in no way under the scrutiny Bialk said that students are able completed. Research is expected break from their schedules.” “Students can play carnival Starin only has good memories Me an Instrument of Your can become more peaceful if the nation. deals to our students” explained of these claims,” before explain- to pick any lender they want. to be completed by fall 2008, Cofranciso said that this year’s games, and if they win once they of Fall Fest, and hopes that oth- Peace” because it gives specifi c people would talk things over Over the past year multiple Director of Student Financial ing that the issue has caused Mer- The Preferred Lenders List is said Bialk. Fall Fest was designed with a get a stuffed animal. If they win ers enjoyed their time also. examples of how we may live and come up with strategies to educational institutions were Services, Kathy Bialk. cyhurst to reevaluate the means used only as a way to inform stu- Bialk stressed that students carnival theme in mind because again they can come back to the “I have attended fall fest every peace in our daily lives,” she solve problems that don’t involve found guilty of receiving various “Students and their families by which they choose preferred dents which lending companies should feel comfortable meeting it is something different. prize booth with a raffl e ticket year, and worked it since I was a said. violence.” types of kickbacks from lending often need guidance when look- lenders. have provided adequate service with their fi nancial advisors to “Last year with Dr. Gamble’s and try for one of the prizes in freshman. Lines aren’t bad, and Sophomore, Carrina Crow Don’t forget that peaceful companies. ing into loans and other fi nancial “Mercyhurst selections have in the past. discuss any fi nacial concerns. Inauguration Week activities, we a drawing,” she said. the weather has usually been shared her thoughts on the day. living should be practiced long In return for these illegal pay- services. Many colleges and uni- previously been based on bor- “The fact of the matter is some “That’s why we are here,” did a Presidential Laker Luau to Students were also eligible to pretty good. It’s a great time “Before we can create peace in after this Friday’s celebrations ments, the guilty colleges added versities put together these lists rower benefits and good ser- lenders are better than others. she said. “We want to help stu- honor him as the 11th president. win the grand prize which was for all.” other nations, we should start in have ended. the lender’s name to a Preferred with the intent of helping their vices,” said Bialk. Some lenders conduct good dents.” PAGE 6 FEATURES Sept. 19, 2007 I Food Fix With Meg ERI This recipe was suggested you can not mess it up because to me by senior Ashley Loeser even if they fall apart, or you because she said “they are so forget something they will still quick and easy to make.” taste great. Well she was right! They are Loeser was eager to share this easy to make and they taste recipe because of the fact that it amazing. is one of her favorites and she Dinner and dancin’ at Doc Holliday’s One thing about this recipe is has made it several times. that you can put in as much or To share your favorite recipes 2005, 2006 and 2007, Doc day from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and little ingredients as you want, with Merciad readers, please By Shelley Turk Holliday’s offers 22 different are family oriented and fun. such as the cheese or salsa, to contact me at mdolne06@ Staff writer fl avors at the affordable price Unfortunately for all those make them unique. mercyhurst.edu. of $6.99 for 10 wings. under the age of 21, you can There are no set rules for Getting sick of the same old Sandwiches are also $6.99 not enter past 9 p.m. However, this one and no matter what - Meghan Dolney sports bar and grill? Looking and include thick French fries luckily, and for those of legal for a place that soothes your and a pickle on the side. Burg- age, there is no cover charge for appetite and introduces you to ers will cost hungry customers the live entertainment featured new dance steps? $7.49 and dinner options start seven nights a week. Chili Dog Roll Then grab your cowboy hat at $8.99 with your choice of Dueling Pianos will be per- and boots because this week’s three sides. forming Sept. 25, and this year’s I Heart Erie is taking you on Pizza is also a specialty at featured Fall Fest band, Money Ingredients a journey through the country. the Country Bar with a plain Shot, will perform on Saturday Doc Holliday’s Country Bar cheese, 12-inch pizza costing Sept. 29. and Grill is Erie’s leading coun- $7.25. Gentleman, if you’re not 1 package hot dogs try hot spot. “After eating my pulled pork looking forward to line danc- 1 package fl our tortillas Located a half mile north sandwich at Doc’s I was stuffed, ing, come to Doc Holliday’s 1 can beanless chili of the Presque Isle Downs on I didn’t break the bank and I to play pool or to watch the 1 jar salsa Schultz Road near Interstate 90, was looking forward to some NFL Sunday Ticket on the big the local eatery offers an assort- line dancing,” said Mercyhurst screen. 1 package cheddar cheese ment of dishes and a variety of senior Meghan Dolney. With all of this and more, entertainment. Yes, that’s right; line dancing make Doc Holliday’s your next Voted Erie’s Best Wings in lessons take place every Mon- I Heart Erie destination. Directions 1.) Spread as much of the beanless chili Get to know... in the tortilla as you would like and roll the hot dog in it. Year: Senior 2.) Place all of the roll-ups in a large Hometown: Russell, Pa. glass pan. Major: Dance and French 3.) Put the desired amount of salsa on Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Small campus and friendly, helpful faculty top of the rolled up hot dogs. 4.) Place the glass pan in the oven to bake Least favorite thing: The lack of attendance at dance performances at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. 5.) Sprinkle the cheese on top and place School activities: The Mercyhurst Dancers, Mer- cyhurst Dance Team, Nu Delta Alpha, and Dance back in the oven until all the cheese is melted. Jo Alspaugh Club President PAGE 6 FEATURES Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 7

I Food Fix Laker Fall Term Inn With Meg Dinner: Galley Grill S-Grilled Chicken Sandwich This recipe was suggested you can not mess it up because ERI M- Mushroom & Swiss Burger to me by senior Ashley Loeser even if they fall apart, or you Lunch: T- Crab Cake Sandwich because she said “they are so forget something they will still M-Pierogies W- Ziti with Red Sauce quick and easy to make.” taste great. Christina Aguilera Vanessa Williams T- Taco Salad Well she was right! They are Loeser was eager to share this Th- Steak Sandwich W- BBQ Rib Sandwich easy to make and they taste recipe because of the fact that it F- French Dip Sandwich amazing. is one of her favorites and she Th- Chicken Patty Sandwich Fashion hits Emmys S - Finger Sub Dinner and dancin’ at Doc Holliday’s One thing about this recipe is has made it several times. F- Sizzle Salad that you can put in as much or To share your favorite recipes a 1920-1930s vibe, in which she S- Southwest Burger By Sandy Watro is regularly known for. 2005, 2006 and 2007, Doc day from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and little ingredients as you want, with Merciad readers, please Staff writer Hours of Operation: By Shelley Turk Holliday’s offers 22 different are family oriented and fun. such as the cheese or salsa, to contact me at mdolne06@ On a different note, older Staff writer fl avors at the affordable price Unfortunately for all those make them unique. mercyhurst.edu. actresses were wearing age- Board Specials Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. of $6.99 for 10 wings. under the age of 21, you can There are no set rules for The Emmy awards mark a inappropriate gowns. One such Lunch $4.75 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. day of red carpet fashion not example would be Desper- Getting sick of the same old Sandwiches are also $6.99 not enter past 9 p.m. However, this one and no matter what - Meghan Dolney Dinner $5.50 Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. sports bar and grill? Looking and include thick French fries luckily, and for those of legal to be missed by anyone who ate Housewife actress Felicity for a place that soothes your and a pickle on the side. Burg- age, there is no cover charge for has even miniscule interest in Huffman. appetite and introduces you to ers will cost hungry customers the live entertainment featured fashion and celebrities. Huffman wore a beautiful new dance steps? $7.49 and dinner options start seven nights a week. Chili Dog Roll This year the Emmys event draped fuchsia gown, which Laker Express Then grab your cowboy hat at $8.99 with your choice of Dueling Pianos will be per- marked a notable difference, was cut a bit too low for some- Sandwiches, Wraps, mainly in the fact of similar- one over the age of 30. and boots because this week’s three sides. forming Sept. 25, and this year’s Salads, Ready Made I Heart Erie is taking you on Pizza is also a specialty at featured Fall Fest band, Money Ingredients ity . Nearly all nominees were It is disturbing that seemingly Look for Laker Express a journey through the country. the Country Bar with a plain Shot, will perform on Saturday sporting long, tightly fitted all of the “A-list” Hollywood Minute Meals! Dinners bodice tops, elongated by fi sh crowd fi nd it alluring to show Doc Holliday’s Country Bar cheese, 12-inch pizza costing Sept. 29. 1 package hot dogs and Grill is Erie’s leading coun- $7.25. Gentleman, if you’re not tail bottoms and coupled with off their boney, xylophone-like Board Equivalency Available: try hot spot. “After eating my pulled pork looking forward to line danc- 1 package fl our tortillas the usual “bling.” chests. Located a half mile north sandwich at Doc’s I was stuffed, ing, come to Doc Holliday’s 1 can beanless chili America Ferrerra, wore a If actresses decide to wear 11:30 a.m.-8:00p.m. of the Presque Isle Downs on I didn’t break the bank and I to play pool or to watch the 1 jar salsa beautiful brilliant blue gown, one of the deep cut V-neck created by Monique Lhuillier. dresses, especially one that Hours of Operation: Schultz Road near Interstate 90, was looking forward to some NFL Sunday Ticket on the big 1 package cheddar cheese the local eatery offers an assort- line dancing,” said Mercyhurst screen. The design featured a verti- features a draped, skin grazing Board Specials Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. ment of dishes and a variety of senior Meghan Dolney. With all of this and more, cal ruched line down the side fabric, they should locate their Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. seams of the gown. nearest McDonalds or Dairy Lunch $4.75 entertainment. Yes, that’s right; line dancing make Doc Holliday’s your next Saturday & Sunday Closed Voted Erie’s Best Wings in lessons take place every Mon- I Heart Erie destination. This look accentuated her Queen for further assistance Dinner $5.50 Directions curves very nicely; it’s just too beforehand. 1.) Spread as much of the beanless chili bad the NBC blue background Speaking of celebrity mis- was the identical color of the haps, one to mention is the Special Features Get to know... in the tortilla as you would like and roll gown, diminishing its beauty. lovely mint green, Andes Candy Subconnection the hot dog in it. Another favorite was Chris- colored and feather emblazed Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 Year: Senior 2.) Place all of the roll-ups in a large tina Aguilera’s dress, a stunning number that was featured on other wraps $5.79 Hometown: Russell, Pa. vintage-looking frock designed Vanessa Williams. 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 glass pan. and created by Valentino. No doubt the design was Major: Dance and French 3.) Put the desired amount of salsa on Aguilera’s dress was one of unique, innovative and accept- 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $ 4.19 Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Small campus the only ones where one could able, that is if your name is and friendly, helpful faculty top of the rolled up hot dogs. see a clearly defi ned refl ection Bjork or Paris Hilton. 4.) Place the glass pan in the oven to bake of her personal taste. Many looked gorgeous, but Hours of Operation: Least favorite thing: The lack of attendance at at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. The A-line white gown was many should probably just fi re Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00p.m. dance performances sprinkled with black trim on their stylists. 5.) Sprinkle the cheese on top and place 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. School activities: The Mercyhurst Dancers, Mer- the upper straps and also on Who is appointed to classify 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. cyhurst Dance Team, Nu Delta Alpha, and Dance back in the oven until all the cheese is the empire waist bow. these works of art as good or melted. The gown was designed with bad is unknown to many. After Jo Alspaugh Club President a sweetheart-shaped fl owered all, Picasso never really profi ted decollate, as the dress refl ected from any of his designs. PAGE 8 FEATURES Sept. 19, 2007 Studying abroad offers a chance for new experiences should take advantage of pro- dent would receive. who study abroad often become Commonly asked questions By Shannon Kelley grams that colleges offer.” There are multiple benefi ts more well-traveled later in life. are answered on this page, Staff writer Faculty-led programs have of studying abroad, but as any Traveling to foreign coun- and more intense informa- become very popular among student that has participated tries gives students a chance to tion about each program and Erie may be your ideal loca- colleges, and Mercyhurst pro- in any of the programs will tell learn about new cultures and other necessary information tion for school, but if you have vides those, as well. you, the experience they took lifestyles of people around the is given. ever dreamed of escaping from For the 2007-2008 school away lasts a lifetime. world. The website can be accessed the dreadful snow for some year, Japan and Europe are the Kyle Bogucki, a senior graphic In addition to experienc- at http://www.mercyhurst.edu/ sandals and sun, why not earn destinations being offered. design student at Mercyhurst ing new and unfamiliar cul- academics/study_abroad/. some credits along with your Two core requirement courses studied in Prague. tures, studying abroad can Mercyhurst College Director change in scenery? W hy not are available for each destina- “It was an amazing oppor- help increase independence, of International Admissions consider studying abroad? tion, allowing students to earn tunity to experience a new responsibility and maturity. and Services and Study Abroad Mercyhurst College offers a up to six credits. culture and learn there. I highly The Mercyhurst website pro- Eric Evans reminds us that the variety of study abroad pro- A brochure can be found recommend studying abroad to vides all of the information Annual Study Abroad Night grams that enables students to online at http://www.mercy- students.” students would need to know will be held Oct. 24 at 8:00 p.m. earn credits in foreign places, or hurst.edu/academics/study_ Furthermore, young people as an interested traveler. in Zurn 114. just at a different university. abroad/docs/fsat_brochure. There are essentially five pdf. internationally accredited pro- A breakdown of the trip and grams that Mercyhurst offers other information is also given Mercyhurst’s Annual to its students. in the brochure. These programs include The “I’ve heard that some people American Institute for Foreign that have studied abroad have Study Abroad Study, AustraLearn, Cultural trouble transferring credits,” Experiences Abroad, Free- commented Kristin Drake, a man-Asia, Semester at Sea, and senior HRIM major. Night Syracuse University. However, transferring cred- All of these programs offer its is said to be easy, as stu- Wednesday, October 24th different types of experiences. dents sign up for classes that The Semester at Sea actually are equivalent to Mercyhurst 8:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. takes place on a ship that acts courses. Zurn Hall, Room 114. as a small college campus, and Students are advised to check For more information contact AustraLearn, taking students to with their abroad program and Eric Evans Australia or New Zealand. school’s registrar’s offi ce before in the International Student Center Mercyhurst alumni Rebecca signing up for classes. Tudi participated in Semester And although many may at Sea in 2005, spending sev- think that studying abroad is eral weeks studying different too expensive, all the programs subjects. offer some type of scholarship She remembers her time that can be applied for. studying abroad as both a time Additionally, aside from the of learning and fun. airfare and cost of living, the “My time at Semester at Sea tuition is similar to Mercy- was so much fun. I got to expe- hurst. rience the college atmoshpere And when it comes to fi nan- in a whole new environment.” cial aid, it is still awarded to Tudi says that she would students, as long as it coincides recommend studying abroad to with their program. anyone who is interested. The Mercyhurst office of “Studying abroad is such a fi nancial aid can help with the great experience. Students exact amount of aid each stu- PAGE 8 FEATURES Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 9 Studying abroad offers a chance for new experiences should take advantage of pro- dent would receive. who study abroad often become Commonly asked questions By Shannon Kelley grams that colleges offer.” There are multiple benefi ts more well-traveled later in life. are answered on this page, Staff writer Faculty-led programs have of studying abroad, but as any Traveling to foreign coun- and more intense informa- become very popular among student that has participated tries gives students a chance to tion about each program and Scoot Williams photo Erie may be your ideal loca- colleges, and Mercyhurst pro- in any of the programs will tell learn about new cultures and other necessary information College students struggle to choose the right computer. tion for school, but if you have vides those, as well. you, the experience they took lifestyles of people around the is given. ever dreamed of escaping from For the 2007-2008 school away lasts a lifetime. world. The website can be accessed the dreadful snow for some year, Japan and Europe are the Kyle Bogucki, a senior graphic In addition to experienc- at http://www.mercyhurst.edu/ sandals and sun, why not earn destinations being offered. design student at Mercyhurst ing new and unfamiliar cul- academics/study_abroad/. Wired for school some credits along with your Two core requirement courses studied in Prague. tures, studying abroad can Mercyhurst College Director HP offers more choices of change in scenery? W hy not are available for each destina- “It was an amazing oppor- help increase independence, of International Admissions By Carly Lyons models and students have not Staff writer consider studying abroad? tion, allowing students to earn tunity to experience a new responsibility and maturity. and Services and Study Abroad had as many problems with Mercyhurst College offers a up to six credits. culture and learn there. I highly The Mercyhurst website pro- Eric Evans reminds us that the ordering and the receiving of variety of study abroad pro- A brochure can be found recommend studying abroad to vides all of the information Annual Study Abroad Night Let’s face it: Buying a com- computers. grams that enables students to online at http://www.mercy- students.” students would need to know will be held Oct. 24 at 8:00 p.m. puter for college is not a simple Freshman Molly Keleshian earn credits in foreign places, or hurst.edu/academics/study_ Furthermore, young people as an interested traveler. in Zurn 114. decision. agrees that her HP was easy to just at a different university. abroad/docs/fsat_brochure. Students must choose purchase. There are essentially five pdf. between brands like Dell, Gate- “I love my HP,” she says. internationally accredited pro- A breakdown of the trip and way or Hewlett Packard, as well Finally, another brand option grams that Mercyhurst offers other information is also given Mercyhurst’s Annual as buying a laptop or personal is Macbook or a Macbook Pro to its students. in the brochure. computer. from Apple Computers. These programs include The “I’ve heard that some people So how does one know what An Apple computer can American Institute for Foreign that have studied abroad have Study Abroad brand or kind to buy? be appealing to many young Study, AustraLearn, Cultural trouble transferring credits,” Dell offers two different people because of its variety Experiences Abroad, Free- commented Kristin Drake, a types of laptops: Dell Inspiron of media programs, especially man-Asia, Semester at Sea, and senior HRIM major. Night and Dell XPS. those dealing with graphic Syracuse University. However, transferring cred- Students can customize a Dell design and its innovative tech- All of these programs offer computer to fi t their personal its is said to be easy, as stu- Wednesday, October 24th nology. different types of experiences. dents sign up for classes that needs, such as adding programs One downside to getting The Semester at Sea actually are equivalent to Mercyhurst 8:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and changing face colors. an Apple computer is that it takes place on a ship that acts courses. Zurn Hall, Room 114. Although Dell offers many is equipped with a different as a small college campus, and Students are advised to check For more information contact choices, students have had operating system than Dell AustraLearn, taking students to with their abroad program and Eric Evans some diffi culty in the past when and HP. Australia or New Zealand. it comes to actually purchasing school’s registrar’s offi ce before in the International Student Center The choice of deciding Mercyhurst alumni Rebecca signing up for classes. the computer. between a laptop or desktop is Tudi participated in Semester And although many may According to Dell’s website, an individual decision. at Sea in 2005, spending sev- think that studying abroad is Dell has been having prob- Students have to decide what eral weeks studying different too expensive, all the programs lems with receiving the colors the computer will be used for subjects. offer some type of scholarship needed for the laptops, and this and what features will suit their She remembers her time that can be applied for. has caused extensive delays. personal needs. studying abroad as both a time Additionally, aside from the Others like freshman Sean Space is highly limited in of learning and fun. airfare and cost of living, the Dooher, have not experienced campus living areas, so many “My time at Semester at Sea tuition is similar to Mercy- any problems. opt for getting a laptop that can was so much fun. I got to expe- hurst. “I got a really good laptop be taken from place to place rience the college atmoshpere And when it comes to fi nan- from Dell with Vista already and sit on student’s laps. in a whole new environment.” cial aid, it is still awarded to on it,” Dooher said. Others prefer having a desk- Tudi says that she would students, as long as it coincides On the other hand, the com- top and not dealing with a tiny recommend studying abroad to with their program. petition, HP, offers several computer. anyone who is interested. The Mercyhurst office of models of laptops in two dif- Options are plentiful, so “Studying abroad is such a fi nancial aid can help with the ferent types: HP Pavillion and students have tough decision great experience. Students exact amount of aid each stu- HP HDX. to make. PAGE 10 FEATURES Sept. 19, 2007 ’Hurst attracts international students

As a fi rst-year student from By Carla Hart Japan, her biggest challenge, Staff writer along with many college stu- dents, is writing essays. Come one, come all. M er- Additionally like many college cyhurst College is not only girls, Sato loves to shop. home to students from the “I love Hollister and Aber- surrounding cities and states, crombie,” she said. but to young people from all Grig Grigoryan is an interna- over the world. tional student from the Baltic Mercyhurst has roughly 147 Republic and doesn’t let any- international students from thing get him down. approximately 37 different “I’m a magnet and attract countries, according to Eric what I want,” he proudly Evans, director of international announced. admissions and services. Grigoryan was inspired by The Fulbright Scholarship the documentary, “The Secret,” Program assists international which uncovers the laws of students and has been given to attraction. more than 250,000 Fulbright Even though there are no Contributed photo grantees. direct flights from Latvia to International students Abigail McDonald, Grig Grigoryan, and Thomas Ruettimann come “The majorities of interna- Erie, he maintains a positive from all over the world. tional students choose Mer- attitude while performing his cyhurst College for academic duties as a resident assistant. She embraced the activism national Student Organiza- At any given time she’s there and sports programs and are Mariana Ponse is a freshman on campus by joining clubs, tion. to support students and make awarded scholarships,” said from Honduras. such as the Honors Program, International students don’t the transition from overseas Evans. Talk about courage: not only Forensic Science Club, Diver- have the luxury of driving easier. Freshman Yuri Sato explained was it her first time in the sity 101, Alternative Break, home for a quick fi x for home- “By nature, international what the scholarships mean to United States, but also her fi rst and Mercyhurst International sickness. students are enthusiastic and her as an international stu- time fl ying. Student Organization. She is “We offer students a family,” bright, bringing positive energy dent. Ponce is in awe of the Erie’s now the senior representative Sevilla said, and credits Mercy- into the offi ce,” she said. “I am so thankful for the fast pace, but isn’t impressed for MSG. hurst President Tom Gamble Nelson uses Skype, an inter- scholarships. That’s why I want with the fast food. “Now that more Jamaicans for his pro-active ideal regard- net telephone service, to speak to sign up for campus ministry, “I miss the healthy food. In are here, I think we can bring ing diversity grants. to the Azerbaijani family who or become an Ambassador. I Honduras we cultivate fruits more of our culture into the “Without the diversity grants, hosted her when she was a want to give back to the com- and the coffees are excep- community,” McDonald said. we wouldn’t be here,” she Peace Corps Volunteer. munity,” said Sato. tional,” she said. “Different people bring differ- said. Students can download it, Sato is a long way from home, Abigail McDonald made ent fl avors and ideas.” Jess Nelson is a graduate buy credit, and make interna- but you wouldn’t know it by her Mercyhurst history in 2004 Similarly, Claudia Sevilla is assistant in the International tional calls via their laptops, as confi dent smile and pleasant as the first Jamaican to be a senior from Honduras and Student Center, holding down another way to help make the nature. enrolled. president of Mercyhurst Inter- the fort. shift from home to the U.S.

specific laundry rooms for machines are available, in use, because they reduce vandalism By Allie Miniri available washers and dryers. or if the cycle is complete. due to the fact that students eSuds Staff writer That’s right, no more gather- Sophomore Celeste Shefferly can pay for laundry on the ing laundry and taking a hike thinks that eSuds is a great Internet. helps ease Sure, Mercyhurst just got new down to the laundry room just idea. Some machines allow stu- high efficiency washers and to fi nd every washer and dryer “With a busy schedule, some- dents to choose what detergent laundry dryers, but that doesn’t change is taken. times I forget about my laundry. they prefer, as well. the fact that laundry is diffi cult Better yet, students can With this system, I could be With the purchase of the to fi t into student’s busy college receive notifi cation when their reminded.” new high efficiency washers woes for schedules. wash and dry cycles are com- Although students at Mercy- and dryers this summer, it is Never fear, eSuds is here! plete via e-mail, PDA, or cell hurst have the luxury of not unlikely that Mercyhurst will ESuds gives students the phone. having to pay for their laun- be seeing these program any students ability to go online to check ESuds tells students if the dry, eSuds machines are nice time soon. PAGE 10 FEATURES Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 Comedy club evokes hysterics ’Hurst attracts international students tHe and audience member Ryan By Leslie Ruchala Schreiber said, “I like the idea Advertising manager As a fi rst-year student from of improv because it allows you By Carla Hart Japan, her biggest challenge, BuZz as the audience to contribute to Staff writer along with many college stu- Mercyhurst College welcomed the games and situations. You SEPT. 24. Iron and Wine. dents, is writing essays. the Chicago Comedy Club to are a part of the show, rather Beachland Ballroom, Come one, come all. M er- Additionally like many college the Walker Recital Hall this past then just watching it.” Cleveland. cyhurst College is not only girls, Sato loves to shop. Friday, where a night of laughs One of the most-enjoyed skits home to students from the “I love Hollister and Aber- and hysterics were had by all. was ‘Slips’, where spectators SEPT. 24. Andrew surrounding cities and states, crombie,” she said. The group of Chicagoans write phrases on pieces of paper Bird. Asbury Hall at the Photo courtesy of PAC but to young people from all Grig Grigoryan is an interna- who consisted of two men and only to be pulled at random Church, Buffalo. Fiona’s husband shares his love and support for her. over the world. tional student from the Baltic one woman performed a series by the performers, who then Mercyhurst has roughly 147 Republic and doesn’t let any- of improvisational games, where act out those words through a OCT. 4. Phillips, Craig international students from thing get him down. all jokes were acted out through monologue. and Dean. First Assembly Film explores love approximately 37 different “I’m a magnet and attract spontaneous and impulsive Another favorite came at the of God, Erie. countries, according to Eric what I want,” he proudly memory loss, forgetting all of responses to the situations they beginning of the night when an By Megan O’Hare Evans, director of international announced. their close family and friends as were put in. audience member was chosen OCT. 11. The Misfits. Staff writer admissions and services. Grigoryan was inspired by well as their own identity. This was a fi rst for a group of to go on stage and manipulate Cellblock, Erie. $20. The Fulbright Scholarship the documentary, “The Secret,” The San Francisco Chronicle this kind to entertain Mercyhurst the bodies of two performers Program assists international which uncovers the laws of What is love? P erhaps you said that “Away From Her” is students. who while performing dialogue, OCT. 17. Type O Nega- students and has been given to attraction. have felt an immense bond for “a chillingly accurate portrayal Student Activities Committee remained statuesque until tive. Town Ballroom, more than 250,000 Fulbright Even though there are no another individual but don’t of a marriage that’s made it (SAC) Chair Kelly Cofransisco maneuvered by the participant.. Contributed photo Buffalo. grantees. direct flights from Latvia to International students Abigail McDonald, Grig Grigoryan, and Thomas Ruettimann come truly know the meaning of the over the long haul to both the explains the committee’s While the show only lasted “The majorities of interna- Erie, he maintains a positive word. betterment and detriment of decision. “Improv’s really hot about an hour, is was plenty from all over the world. OCT. 18. The Wiggles. tional students choose Mer- attitude while performing his “Away From Her” explores both partners.” right now and was something of time to leave the audience Tullio Arena, Erie. $18 cyhurst College for academic duties as a resident assistant. the tremendous love that a man A recent article in the New we have never had here before. wanting more. As crowds made She embraced the activism national Student Organiza- At any given time she’s there to $35. and sports programs and are Mariana Ponse is a freshman on campus by joining clubs, tion. to support students and make and a woman share. York Times said, “I can’t We were looking for something their way out the doors, it was awarded scholarships,” said from Honduras. To love another person remember the last time the different other then standup.” easy to see a good night was had such as the Honors Program, International students don’t the transition from overseas OCT. 24. Lecture. Ira Evans. Talk about courage: not only requires complete selfl essness movies yielded up a love story And different it was. by all. Forensic Science Club, Diver- have the luxury of driving easier. Glass, David Rakoff. Freshman Yuri Sato explained was it her first time in the and taking whatever measures so painful, so tender and so Comparable to episodes of Cofransisco adds, “This group sity 101, Alternative Break, home for a quick fi x for home- “By nature, international Ohio Theatre, Cleve- what the scholarships mean to United States, but also her fi rst necessary to ensure their true.” “Whose Line Is it Anyway”, the was defi nitely a crowd-pleaser and Mercyhurst International sickness. students are enthusiastic and land. her as an international stu- time fl ying. Student Organization. She is “We offer students a family,” bright, bringing positive energy wellbeing regardless of the “Away From Her” is a trio kept audiences laughing and and I’m really happy with how dent. Ponce is in awe of the Erie’s effects it will have on you. powerful fi lm that shows how on their toes through games that the night turned out. Hopefully now the senior representative Sevilla said, and credits Mercy- into the offi ce,” she said. OCT. 27. Blue Rodeo. “I am so thankful for the fast pace, but isn’t impressed To care for another person in strong the bond between a man relied on active participation they’ll still be performing next for MSG. hurst President Tom Gamble Nelson uses Skype, an inter- Beachland Ballroom, scholarships. That’s why I want with the fast food. this manner is the ultimate love. and a woman can be under the from them. year.” “Now that more Jamaicans for his pro-active ideal regard- net telephone service, to speak Cleveland. to sign up for campus ministry, “I miss the healthy food. In are here, I think we can bring ing diversity grants. to the Azerbaijani family who The fi lm chronicles the most diffi cult circumstances. The skits demanded outbursts For more information about or become an Ambassador. I Honduras we cultivate fruits diagnosis and battle through “Away From Her” will be and interruptions, which wasn’t SAC events and activities visit more of our culture into the “Without the diversity grants, hosted her when she was a OCT. 31. Jon McLaugh- want to give back to the com- and the coffees are excep- Alzheimer’s for Fiona. shown at the PAC today at hard to fi nd at the jam-packed their website at http://msg. community,” McDonald said. we wouldn’t be here,” she Peace Corps Volunteer. lin. House of Blues, munity,” said Sato. tional,” she said. Every 72 seconds someone 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are theatre full with a rowdy and mercyhurst.edu/sac/ or stop “Different people bring differ- said. Students can download it, Cleveland. Sato is a long way from home, Abigail McDonald made ent fl avors and ideas.” Jess Nelson is a graduate buy credit, and make interna- is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. free for Mercyhurst students animated crowd. by their offi ces in the Herman but you wouldn’t know it by her Mercyhurst history in 2004 Those diagnosed suffer severe with ID (one ticket per ID). Junior business major Student Union. Similarly, Claudia Sevilla is assistant in the International tional calls via their laptops, as NOV. 1. Pete Francis, confi dent smile and pleasant as the first Jamaican to be a senior from Honduras and Student Center, holding down another way to help make the Eric Hutchinson. House nature. enrolled. president of Mercyhurst Inter- the fort. shift from home to the U.S. of Blues, Cleveland. Laker Shakers to hold tryouts for upcoming season NOV. 1. Nickel Creek. specific laundry rooms for machines are available, in use, because they reduce vandalism Carnegie Music Hall, By Allie Miniri available washers and dryers. or if the cycle is complete. due to the fact that students Their new coach Stacy so that the girls can compete at Garrastazu is looking for eSuds Staff writer Homestead. By Stacey Minchin That’s right, no more gather- Sophomore Celeste Shefferly can pay for laundry on the Garrastazu thinks the team has nationals in Daytona, Florida. approximately 18 girls for this Contributing writer ing laundry and taking a hike thinks that eSuds is a great Internet. a lot of potential to go far. “They are very determined years team. NOV. 4. Bruce Spring- helps ease Sure, Mercyhurst just got new down to the laundry room just idea. Some machines allow stu- ‘“The dance team is such a girls,” Garrastazu said. “I do that for choreography steen and the E Street high efficiency washers and to fi nd every washer and dryer “With a busy schedule, some- dents to choose what detergent The “Laker Shakers” are at it talented group of girls and I Senior dance team member reasons, it’s not too big and it’s Band. Quicken Loans dryers, but that doesn’t change is taken. times I forget about my laundry. they prefer, as well. again. The dance team will hold would like for them to have the Melissa Diethorn is also not too small,” she said. laundry Arena, Cleveland. the fact that laundry is diffi cult Better yet, students can With this system, I could be With the purchase of the tryouts this weekend for the opportunity to do more than excited. Garrastazu highly encourages to fi t into student’s busy college receive notifi cation when their reminded.” new high efficiency washers upcoming basketball season. just dance at the games,” she “I defi nitely expect it to be anyone with technical jazz or NOV. 8. Blue Man Group. schedules. wash and dry cycles are com- Although students at Mercy- and dryers this summer, it is The dance team is known said. the best year since I started my hip hop training to tryout. woes for TullioArena, Erie. Never fear, eSuds is here! plete via e-mail, PDA, or cell hurst have the luxury of not unlikely that Mercyhurst will for their hip hop performances In addition to competing freshman year. We’ll defi nitely Dance team tryouts will be ESuds gives students the phone. having to pay for their laun- be seeing these program any during halftime of Mercyhurst locally, Garrastazu’s main goal be more active as a team,” she held Sunday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in Courtesy of Goerie.com students ability to go online to check ESuds tells students if the dry, eSuds machines are nice time soon. basketball games. is to fundraise enough money said. the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sept. 19, 2007 Mixed media displayed

-Comstock’s “Transformation.” By Sarah Mastrocola The work pictures a fi gure Staff writer morphing, somewhere in the stages between a human form The Mercyhurst College and what appears to be some Cummings Art Gallery presents sort of headless mannequin. a collection of new art works The displays of Frank Fecko that vary widely in media, style, on the subject of autism and subject. were also especially thought- These pieces of art came from provoking. the Northwestern Pennsylvania Fecko’s “Interlocking the Artists Association. Reality of Autism” and “Autism, The current showing features Solving the Puzzle…” both use paintings, alongside some the shapes of puzzle pieces to sculpture works, photography, develop a larger picture of a and displays of other media or face. multimedia presentations. The Gallery showing also Even one quilt, Deborah includes several sculptures, Sementelli’s “Good Bird, Bad some made of clay, others of Bird,” is included. metal. Many of these works are Scoot Williams photo Many of the paintings’ subjects rather abstract in form, style, Chris Von Volkenburg, Matt Tolbert, Justin Gray, and Joey Jablonski of the band Easystreet. involve depictions of forestry and subject. and nature, while others picture In addition, the current human forms or other various display contains photography subjects. by Mercyhurst professor Gary Band brings a new beat Also, some works are very Cardot. on drums and percussion, Justin stop them from playing locally. realistic, such as Ben Gibson’s Multimedia works, such as By Alex Page Gray on guitar and vocals, and They will perform on Sept. “Phosphor,” but some others Susan Stone’s “Calla Lily Moon,” Staff writer Chris Von Volkenburg with the 28 at Mercyhurst College. Th e are much more abstract in style, are also on display. bass. location will be announced on subject, or both. More unsual works such as There is a fresh new sound Gray and Tolbert originally their website www.easystmusic. Much of the painted artwork the wooden “Four and Twenty being heard around the started playing together locally, com, which they strongly appears to have been made with Birds” by Dan Burke, also Mercyhurst College campus, and decided to take it a step encourage fans to check out. oil or acrylic paints; other works, appear in the collection. and it belongs to the band further and formally start a Also, a collaboration with the however, feature pastels, which The Mercyhurst Website says Easystreet. band. Mercyhurst Student Activities gives these a softer and highly of the Cummings Art Gallery The artists behind this new Volkenburg and Jablonski Committee is underway for a blended look. offers seven shows each year. sound are Matt Tolbert on lead were the additions that possible CD release-show this This difference in texture There is an internal show, an vocals and keys, Joey Jablonski completed the group. Their winter. helps to add variety amongst the external show, one featuring name was suggested by band This would provide the many works portraying nature. unusual media, the senior show, member Gray’s father. band with an opportunity to Mercyhurst student Claire a faculty show and a juried STSTRAVEL.COM They were hesitant to put showcase Easystreet’s sound, Hinde says after viewing the student show. Join America’s#1 an exact classifi cation on their which Jablonski says is “really Gallery display, “The paintings Whether traditional or unusual Student Tour Operator music since their songs “touch professional” and has been that used more blended colors art is preferred, the current new on all different genres,” as Gray “taken to the next level.” were more visually appealing, works display includes enough says. Nonetheless, they are really as opposed to those using sharp variety to satisfy most viewers’ One of the most important excited about the unique sound colors. expectations. things to the members is the of their music that a lot of time Some of the paintings also The collection from the tremendous support that they and energy has gone into. showed nude fi gures, but those Northwestern Pennsylvania receive from everyone, including All of the efforts are that did so subtly were much Artists Association can be CANCUN, ACAPULCO, JAMAICA, professors, fans, and students beginning to pay off as the better.” viewed until Sept. 22. BAHAMAS, PUERTO VALLARTA, who help them with their album, band’s contact list grows and Though many of the works The Cummings Art Gallery, SOUTHPADRE,FLORIDA,CRUISES cover art, and promotion. more people become interested were conventional in subject or though closed on Mondays, is Volkenburg said that thelocal in having them as a venue. display, many others were much open Tuesday through Sunday

Sell Trips, Earn Cash STUDENT support is like a “Mercyhurst Jablonski and Gray laugh as more unusual and intriguing, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. &Travel Free TRAVEL www.ststravel.com SERVICES camaraderie thing.” Volkenburg says that “Easystreet some even seemingly confusing The Cummings Art Gallery is 1-800-648-4849 The group is currently in the will give birth to a new era in or diffi cult to interpret. also open on Thursdays from www.ststravel.com studio, but that is not going to music.” One suc h display is Carol Posch 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 OPINION PAGE 13 Mixed media displayed Polygamy not acceptable Wake up democrats: You’re in offi ce!

-Comstock’s “Transformation.” submission of women to their By Keith shoulders of the voters? the Democratic Party are now By Sarah Mastrocola The work pictures a fi gure By Ellen husbands. America, did you really expect actually lower than the Republi- Staff writer Nemeth morphing, somewhere in the Koenig US News and World Report to rely on the party whose sole cans due to a lack of a strategic Staff writer Staff writer & stages between a human form stated that Mormonism is the political analyst positive quality in the last elec- plan for Iraq. The Mercyhurst College and what appears to be some fastest growing religion in the tion was that they were not the Iraq is now the perfect politi- Cummings Art Gallery presents sort of headless mannequin. This past week, the leader US. While Mormons are often Republicans? cal game of hot potato. a collection of new art works The displays of Frank Fecko of the fundamentalist church associated with polygamy, the Never has there been so much Will they be able to devise a As long as the Republicans that vary widely in media, style, on the subject of autism Jesus Christ of Latter Day church banned the practice in emphasis put on a change in strategy to exit Iraq? can continue to shift blame back and subject. were also especially thought- Saints, Warren S. Jeffs, is being 1890 to comply with the US government since Thomas Jef- The Republicans dabble in and forth before the next elec- These pieces of art came from provoking. charged with being an accom- Government so Utah would ferson’s “Revolution of 1800.” idealistic rhetoric, like President tion they have a clear path to the Northwestern Pennsylvania Fecko’s “Interlocking the plice to rape in the case of a be admitted to the union. The He defeated the fi rst and Bush announcing in a State of victory. Artists Association. Reality of Autism” and “Autism, forced marriage of a 14-year- Mormon church does not last Federalist president, John The Union Address that he is Democrats, if you want a The current showing features Solving the Puzzle…” both use old girl in 2001. recognize sects that practice Adams. going to eradicate evil from the fi ghting chance in the next elec- paintings, alongside some the shapes of puzzle pieces to Jeffs teaches that in order polygamy. The Democratic Party was world tion you need to start getting sculpture works, photography, develop a larger picture of a to achieve the highest glory in However, there are around being pronounced as the sav- The Democratic Party must legislation passed and start win- and displays of other media or face. heaven a man must maintain 20, 000 to 50,000 people in the iors of America as they were to take up the mantle of realism! ning small victories. multimedia presentations. The Gallery showing also at least three wives. U.S. who are still in practice. sweep into Congress and end I know, I know, you are not If not, you are going to end Even one quilt, Deborah includes several sculptures, Wives are considered to I hate to be the bearer of the war in Iraq. accustomed to be in a position up like a deleted scene in the Sementelli’s “Good Bird, Bad some made of clay, others of belong to their husbands for recent trends, but arranged Apparently, they didn’t get the where one must be practical. movie Borat. Bird,” is included. metal. Many of these works are all eternity. marriage has been outdated for memo. You can do this. He asks “Is this cheese?” for Scoot Williams photo Many of the paintings’ subjects rather abstract in form, style, In the case of the 14-year- about 100 years, at least among Are the Democrats entirely to You have to do this if you 20 minutes. Chris Von Volkenburg, Matt Tolbert, Justin Gray, and Joey Jablonski of the band Easystreet. involve depictions of forestry and subject. old girl, she was to marry her popular culture. blame for their lack of progress want to win the presidency in It’s scene that starts off with and nature, while others picture In addition, the current 19-year-old fi rst cousin. After This man, the fi xture of a or is the present predicament 2008. a bang, but ultimately ends in a human forms or other various display contains photography expressing reservations to religious movement as well as also an onus placed upon the The current opinion polls for whimper. subjects. by Mercyhurst professor Gary Jeffs, she was told she must an instrument in the marriage Band brings a new beat Also, some works are very Cardot. marry him and replenish the of people exposing children on drums and percussion, Justin stop them from playing locally. realistic, such as Ben Gibson’s Multimedia works, such as Earth, as this was her duty to sexual abuse and in a sense, By Alex Page Gray on guitar and vocals, and They will perform on Sept. “Phosphor,” but some others Susan Stone’s “Calla Lily Moon,” from God. slavery. Staff writer Chris Von Volkenburg with the 28 at Mercyhurst College. Th e are much more abstract in style, are also on display. Jeffs, who is now on trial, Jeffs is seen as a prophet bass. location will be announced on subject, or both. More unsual works such as preaches polygamy and the amongst the followers of the There is a fresh new sound Gray and Tolbert originally their website www.easystmusic. Much of the painted artwork the wooden “Four and Twenty church. being heard around the started playing together locally, com, which they strongly appears to have been made with Birds” by Dan Burke, also They are taught to be good Mercyhurst College campus, and decided to take it a step encourage fans to check out. oil or acrylic paints; other works, appear in the collection. Christians and yet the acclaimed and it belongs to the band further and formally start a Also, a collaboration with the however, feature pastels, which The Mercyhurst Website says MATH LAB prophet has sermons where he Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Easystreet. band. 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Last Week’s Ladies: It’s time to strike out for your own defense The Good, for fi ve years and still con- and practice them regularly, serve basis. By Nola Hessom tinuously seek to broaden my there would defi nitely be less If you are interested in self- Contributing writer the Bad & knowledge of striking and grap- acts of violence against women defense classes, our Mixed pling arts. in this country. Martial Arts program can the Ugly Ladies, we’ve been told it a Through this training, I have I am not going to lie to you accommodate you. The creation thousand times: “Don’t walk come to understand the benefi ts and tell you that acquiring self- of classes depends on demand, The Good alone at night.” But sometimes of realistic self-defense training. defense skills is an easy task. It so express your interest. To reg- the circumstances of life get in Women on this campus, and isn’t. But I am going to point ister for the seminar, contact The new labs in Zurn are the way and you have to walk women in general, should seek you in the right direction should John J. Bruno at jbruno@mer- a great addition. home all by your lonesome from out knowledge of self-defense you choose to take on the chal- cyhurst.edu by Sept. 20. that party. regardless of age or location. lenge. Face it ladies, in reality you Women’s tennis has I know that most of you In my opinion, women need Our Mixed Martial Arts Pro- never know what can happen, started 4-0 for the first here feel that the campus is safe to learn a bare minimum of basic gram is hosting a four hour especially after you breach the time in 10 years. enough to walk alone at night. strikes and defensive ground Women’s Self Defense seminar confi nes of Mercyworld. You have good reason to feel tactics. For the vast majority on Sept. 23 that will be taught Do your self-confi dence a that way. of women out there, even the by Roy C. Harris. favor and increase the overall The Bad Yes, Police and Safety does words “defensive ground tac- Professor Harris has actively feeling of freedom in your life. a good job of monitoring the tics” can be intimidating. studied more than 20 different If you are willing to put in the What is a PureMessage- campus, but they are by no But if more women took the styles of martial arts. This semi- time and effort to learn a few Digest e-mail anyway? means a perfect backup plan. initiative to learn even the most nar has limited spots that will things, it could save your life You can’t see what’s in the I have trained in martial arts basic elements of self-defense be allotted on a fi rst come, fi rst one day. body of the message, so why are they invading our inboxes? The inevitable weather Looking for the next change is about to rear its ugly head. Bunker down in your apartment and stop editor-in-chief those drafts.

The Ugly Contact Joshua Wilwohl at Headlines in the Tues- [email protected] day Afternoon should be edited for spelling, espe- cially when the correct spelling is in the body Letter to the editor text. Seussical is defi nitely worth double checking. I am writing to you to express a concern about a comment that was published in the Sept. 5, 2007, edition Bed bugs?! Now that’s of the the Merciad. just gross...but it gets Under the section called “The Good, the Bad and the worse. Who brought these Ugly” there is an incorrect statement about the Library hitcher bugs to campus? computers. It states that “the library computers on the fi rst fl oor iTunes users beware: rarely work, have fuzzy screens and do not support the company is monitor- Microsoft word.” Most, if not all, of this information is ing college campuses for entirely false. Not once was I ever contacted and asked illegal downloads and rat- what purpose these computers serve. ting students out to music The equipment is performing in working order. The companies. writer could have verifi ed that the PCs actually do work and are not “fuzzy” before going to print on this. Please e-mail any suggetions to [email protected]. Respectfully, The GB&U is a compilation of Cessie Lombardozzi student opinions. Computer Services Administrator, Hammermill Library Sept. 19, 2007 OPINION PAGE 15 Headache of limited parking requires cooperation both sides. do you really think you would I could knock down the Hirt The Good, By Samantha Ketner From the student perspective, ever park near your building? center and build a 12-story park- Contributing writer it’s easy to blame offi cers for Furthermore, Police and ing garage with the money. the Bad & targeting us. Safety do not charge students The offi ce does not permit You know the feeling: you I agree with the fact that there for a parking permit every year, freshmen to have vehicles on the Ugly come out of class, walk to is simply not enough campus unless they enter the lottery for campus, which keeps some of your car and there it is, bright parking for everyone. an underground parking space the congestion down as well. green and obnoxious— It’s even possible that the and receive one. Police and Safety does all it The Good a Mercyhurst Police and Safety argument of “but this spot was In fact, most other colleges can to help students fi nd decent parking ticket. closer” makes some sense. charge outrageous prices for parking, but its abilities are lim- The new volleyball court You think angrily, “This is so But alas, there is logic behind parking permits and don’t guar- ited, so don’t bite my head off will be a good place to play unfair. I was only here for an the parking rules established. antee their students adequate next time you come in upset without leaving campus to hour and there was NOWHERE Color-coded parking decals parking, either. about a ticket. go to the beach. ELSE to park!” are issued to provide some order In reality, it isn’t Police and And next time you see that As a senior who has dealt with and a shot of actually getting Safety’s fault. fl ash of green under your wind- Tailgating before the the parking crisis for three years a parking spot closer to your If I had a dollar for every shield wiper, remember that football game is going to and a work study in the Police apartment, not to limit where time an angry student at the you’re not paying to park here stay. It is defi nitely a fun and Safety offi ce for four, I you can’t park. offi ce window told me that and it won’t kill you to walk from way to get hyped before can very easily sympathize with If parking was a free-for-all, there wasn’t enough parking, the McAuley lot next time. crushing our opponents. Eco-demically friendly Reclaim your experience The Bad It can be annoying when this may seem trivial, it will the social skills to fi t into soci- you have to use the library By Katie Diley make students and faculty more By Bill Swafford ety? Contributing writer reserve and all the other and Joshua Wilwohl aware of their daily actions and Now I am not accusing all students in your class have decisions. of the ResLife staff of being taken the material out from Being the environmentally Throughout the term, we As I enter my senior year here this way. In fact, I have several under your nose. So much conscious students that we are, will discuss parking issues on at Mercyhurst College, one thing friends who serve as RAs for for saving a few bucks on the Merciad staff has chosen campus, how students can con- is quite apparent. fi nical reasons. textbooks. to implement a weekly column serve energy in their apartments, Every student seems to have However, it seems clear 50 that will deal with different the Mercyhurst West campus some, if not multiple, run-ins percent of the student ResLife For anyone who noticed, environmental problems around development and other issues with the Residence Life staff. staff went directly from the high the Merciad printed the campus. These will range any- that we fi nd pertinent. It is an experience that most school locker they were shoved same page twice in last where from littering to energy Some of you may be thinking students will grumble under into to become RAs. week’s issue. conservation. T hese articles “Who the hell cares about this their breaths, about the unfair- Here is my challenge to you will include opinion, features crap?” That is just the problem. ness of the violation or the Res Life: Do your job with and news stories. Our goal is Nobody seems to care about the demeanor of the ResLife staff. respect for others and maybe The Ugly to raise campus awareness and destruction of the Earth, the As an institution, it is clear try not to be so hard on your inform our fellow classmates very thing that gives us life. In that there needs to be rules and peers. Google yourself. Face- of what they can do. The col- a sense, we are killing what gives regulations on behavior to keep Get out and see what the book has reached a new umns will also include student us life and must act now to slow a civil college community. world has to offer other than low: you’ll fi nd yourself in and faculty interviews as well as this destruction. However, some of the stu- walking Briggs and Lewis ave- the search. student poll data. N ow, don’t Since we are a student-based dent staff members of ResLife nues every Friday and Saturday get us wrong, we don’t expect newspaper, we would love to get seem to take their jobs a little night. You know you walk everyone to turn into tree hug- your feedback on issues that you too seriously. End the chase for freshmen across Lewis and Briggs gers. All we are trying to do is would like to hear more about. It is their culture, their clique or staring through windows of avenues with no regard to make students more aware of If there is a particular environ- and their job to end perfectly apartment buildings to see if the traffi c. Pay attention the environment in which they mental issue that you would like good weekends by writing someone might be drinking. drivers and pedestrians live. us to discuss, feel free to contact someone up. End the hefty fi nes for small alike- a student got hit. 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again played well, but ended Boguki. This game puts the By Rhonda Marable with a 10-8 defeat. Lakers 2-0 for overtime wins for Contributing writer Head coach Curtis Robinette this season. stated that the men’s game Coach Robinette said that After splitting the Princeton against Cal Baptist was one of he was pleased with the overall Invitational last weekend in their best games of the week. performance of the men during New Jersey, the men’s water “It was a good test to play a the week. polo team traveled to Thousand nationally ranked team.” “The two goalies split Oaks to play against nationally Perry and Freshman Ryan responsibility in the cage for the ranked teams in the Cal Lutheran Speers each had multi-goal Redlands game and they played Invitational. games with three and two goals hard every quarter.” The Lakers lost the opening respectively. Boguki looks forward to taking match of the tournament to Cal Juniors Jake Coin, Jorge the experience from the past Lutheran 8-7. Montero and Schonhoff scored two demanding tournaments The men fought and closed one goal apiece. into the conference games to the 5-3 gap in the fi nal half Freshman goalie Andy come. and came within one point but Sekulski played the entire game, “As long as we keep our focus couldn’t get the tie at the end of and fi nished with an impressive and play our game we should be Mike Fraley photo the fourth. 12 saves and three steals. able to play well against teams Freshman Cherie Jackson races to the fi nishline at the National Junior Alex Perry led the team Despite two losses in the like Gannon and Washington Catholic Invitational. with four goals, Alex Moggridge tournament the men’s polo and Jefferson”. had two, and Andrew Schonhoff team didn’t come home empty- The team looks forward to a added a goal to the Laker’s handed, winning an exciting rest before playing the next six Cross country battles against effort. game against No. 18 Redlands conference games. the nation’s best at Notre Dame Schonhoff also added fi ve 9-8 in overtime. “We’re going to let ourselves drawn ejections and a single With 36 seconds left in the heal and keep conditioning within 13 seconds of breaking steal and assist. Goalie Kyle last quarter, Moggridge scored to get ready,” stated Coach By Brittany Jackett Mercyhurst’s fastest time Sports editor Boguki had 12 saves during the the tying goal to take the men Robinette. recorded by a freshman cross game. into overtime. The team is now 4-4 and will country runner. In the following match against Coin scored the winning goal take on their rival Gannon on When competing against Shaving more than a minute No. 19 Cal Baptist the Lakers with an assist from goalkeeper Tuesday at 7 p.m. some of the very best an athlete off of his time from last week, must mentally and physically Strohm fi nished 3rd on the team be prepared to perform at their with a time of 28:27. own very best. Once again, senior Kenneth Tennis takes part in individual tournament The Mercyhurst College Foster placed the highest on the men’s and women’s cross team with a time of 27:16, which sophomore Meghan Raynor each of us faced that exposed country teams participated in the was good enough for 74th place By Kirk Campbell both lost hard fought matches us to a different style,” said National Catholic Invitational in a fi eld of 266 runners. Staff writer with Ezzo dropping a third set Daly about the ITA Regional hosted by the University of On the women’s side, super tiebreak to Barylann Tiat Tournament. Notre Dame. freshman Cherie Jackson With their best start in over a of Grand Valley, while Raynor The Lakers also competed Amongst a strong fi eld continued her success with a decade, the Mercyhurst College lost to Raphesie Perisic of in double teams of Daly and of some of the region’s best time of 19:12 on the 5K course, women’s tennis team, at 4-0, Northwood. Ezzo, and McLean and Raynor competitors, including Division good enough for a 35th place took a break this week from Mercyhurst played tough but who were also bounced on day I schools Duquesne University, fi nish out of 218 runners. team competition and competed struggled to fi nd a win on day two. Daly and Ezzo, seeded No. Dayton University and Xavier Her fi nish, along with the individually in the Intercollegiate two with Daly and McLean both 6, were beaten by Northwood, University, the teams faired help of freshmen Jennifer Tennis Association Regional losing and thus ended the Lakers while McLean and Raynor lost well. Mieczkowski (20:43), Christie Tournament. singles play at the ITA Regional 8-0. Two freshmen men, Ron Turak (20:57), and senior Opening round action saw Tournament. Daly dropped When asked about playing Whiting and Chris Strohm Victoria Caruso (21:35), led the Lakers fi nish 2-2 with senior a third-set super tiebreak to Grand Valley State and Ferris mentally and physically came the team to a 27th place overall Jennifer Daly and junior Jaclyn Drury’s Thu Ha Mai 6-3, 6- State Daly said, “It is going to be prepared to take on the tough fi nish out of 37 teams. McLean picking up wins. Daly 7 (4-7), 10-4, while McLean tough, but everyone is looking competition. The men’s and women’s defeated Tesvataha Long of was defeated by Northwood’s forward to getting a piece of Both set personal records teams will continue to push Tiffi n and McLean beat Katie Jo Ashley Neumann 6-0, 6-1. either one of these teams.” (PR’s) for an 8K course. themselves and strive to set PR’s Clagg of Southern Indiana. “It will help us in the long run The Lakers resume GLIAC Whiting with a time of 27:24, this Saturday at the Allegheny Freshman Kim Ezzo and because it was another opponent play this weekend. not only set a PR, but also came Invitational. PAGE 16 SPORTS Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 17 Polo has tough weekend Women’s soccer dominates Men’s soccer splits By Katie Waldin he brings to the team as well. again played well, but ended Boguki. This game puts the By Stephen Duggan Putting the ball in the net is Staff writer Staff writer By Rhonda Marable with a 10-8 defeat. Lakers 2-0 for overtime wins for not the only thing Colton has Contributing writer Head coach Curtis Robinette this season. on his mind for the Lakers this stated that the men’s game Coach Robinette said that The Mercyhurst College wom- The Mercyhurst College men’s year. “We have a great team After splitting the Princeton against Cal Baptist was one of he was pleased with the overall en’s soccer team continued their soccer team defeated North- spirit which has shown in the Invitational last weekend in their best games of the week. performance of the men during sensational start to their season wood University 2-1, and lost fi rst nine games. But we want to New Jersey, the men’s water “It was a good test to play a the week. as they racked up two wins this 4-1 to Saginaw Valley State Uni- win as many games as possible,” polo team traveled to Thousand nationally ranked team.” “The two goalies split past Friday and Sunday. versity on the road in Michigan he said. Oaks to play against nationally Perry and Freshman Ryan responsibility in the cage for the The Lakers faced the North- this past weekend. “The team always comes fi rst ranked teams in the Cal Lutheran Speers each had multi-goal Redlands game and they played wood University Timberwolves Despite being up 1-0 at half- and personal ambitions come Invitational. games with three and two goals hard every quarter.” on Friday afternoon in their time against Northwood, the second.” The Lakers lost the opening respectively. Boguki looks forward to taking Great Lakes Intercollegiate Lakers let a loose ball into the The new arrival has been a match of the tournament to Cal Juniors Jake Coin, Jorge the experience from the past Athletic Conference (GLIAC) goal for the Timberwolves to tie great asset to the team and his Lutheran 8-7. Montero and Schonhoff scored two demanding tournaments opener for this season. up the game in the 71st minute fellow players appreciate the The men fought and closed one goal apiece. into the conference games to This game mirrored many of of play. work he puts in on and off the the 5-3 gap in the fi nal half Freshman goalie Andy come. the team’s games this year as Freshman Billy Colton took fi eld. and came within one point but Sekulski played the entire game, “As long as we keep our focus Mercyhurst came fi ring out of a penalty kick after senior Kyle “Billy has brought experience couldn’t get the tie at the end of and fi nished with an impressive and play our game we should be Mike Fraley photo the blocks. Jackson was fouled from behind with him which was missing from the fourth. 12 saves and three steals. able to play well against teams Freshman Cherie Jackson races to the fi nishline at the National After just 45 seconds, sopho- Scoot Williams photo inside the box to give the Lakers the team from previous players Junior Alex Perry led the team Despite two losses in the like Gannon and Washington Catholic Invitational. more Taylor Hilinski found the Sarah Powell (15) looks to control a ball out of the air. the 2-1 victory. who have graduated,” junior with four goals, Alex Moggridge tournament the men’s polo and Jefferson”. back of the net. Colton has made his mark on Nick Thompson stated. had two, and Andrew Schonhoff team didn’t come home empty- The team looks forward to a Cross country battles against Not even one minute after 17-6, putting eight of those on game with a goal from freshman the scoreboard for the Lakers “Billy has been a dynamic added a goal to the Laker’s handed, winning an exciting rest before playing the next six the restart senior Jacque Sluga target. Jamie Schroter’s assist. as he scored both goals in the attribute to the team this year. effort. game against No. 18 Redlands conference games. the nation’s best at Notre Dame had doubled the advantage off Both Mercyhurst and North- With the assist, Schroter now Northwood game. He has scored many goals this Schonhoff also added fi ve 9-8 in overtime. “We’re going to let ourselves a Christine Rehnart assist. wood split corners with two a leads the team with six assists on The game versus Saginaw Val- season and has looked great drawn ejections and a single With 36 seconds left in the heal and keep conditioning within 13 seconds of breaking The Lakers did not sit back on piece. the season. ley did not go well for the men while doing it,” said sophomore steal and assist. Goalie Kyle last quarter, Moggridge scored to get ready,” stated Coach By Brittany Jackett Mercyhurst’s fastest time this scoreline. They carried a 6-1-1 overall The Laker’s defense held out David Moehle. Sports editor on Sunday. Boguki had 12 saves during the the tying goal to take the men Robinette. recorded by a freshman cross In the fifth minute Rehn- record into the next game and for the 2-0 win against the No. After a rough first half, in Before he came to the United game. into overtime. The team is now 4-4 and will country runner. art, who assisted on the team’s 1-0 in the GLIAC. 25th ranked team in the nation. which the Lakers were down 4-0, States, Colton was playing semi- In the following match against Coin scored the winning goal take on their rival Gannon on When competing against Shaving more than a minute fi rst goal, chipped one over the The Cardinals of Saginaw Val- Junior Rebecca Heintzmann the men managed to come out in professional soccer for a team No. 19 Cal Baptist the Lakers with an assist from goalkeeper Tuesday at 7 p.m. some of the very best an athlete off of his time from last week, keeper to make it 3-0. ley State University awaited the had three saves in goal to help the second half with high hopes called Billericay Town. must mentally and physically Strohm fi nished 3rd on the team Mercyhurst effectively fi nished Lakers on Sunday afternoon. keep a clean sheet. for a come-from-behind win. Billericay Town has been one be prepared to perform at their with a time of 28:27. the game in the twelfth minute Saginaw Valley, who was open- Junior Katie Waldin believed Colton, who has had fi ve goals of the most successful teams own very best. Once again, senior Kenneth when junior Sarah Powell fi n- ing brand new soccer facilities, the team fought hard during the in the last four games, has been in the Eastern Junior Alliance Tennis takes part in individual tournament The Mercyhurst College Foster placed the highest on the ished coolly. were looked at as Mercyhurst’s weekend. a spark for the Lakers. League in all of England. men’s and women’s cross team with a time of 27:16, which Jacque Sluga assisted on the toughest opposition thus far into “Everyone played real well this The 19-year old from Pitsea, Playing at the semi-profession- sophomore Meghan Raynor each of us faced that exposed country teams participated in the was good enough for 74th place goal with a nice pass to Powell. the season. weekend,” she said. England is making a name for al level of soccer has prepared By Kirk Campbell both lost hard fought matches us to a different style,” said National Catholic Invitational in a fi eld of 266 runners. Powell’s goal, her eighth this This turned out to be true “We fought hard especially in Colton very well for his college Staff writer himself in the college soccer with Ezzo dropping a third set Daly about the ITA Regional hosted by the University of On the women’s side, season, meant she kept her game as the game ebbed and fl owed, the second game against a tough world. career in the United States. super tiebreak to Barylann Tiat Tournament. Notre Dame. freshman Cherie Jackson scoring streak alive at nine. but neither team could fi nd a team. Colton, who came to the As far as the team goes, Colton With their best start in over a of Grand Valley, while Raynor The Lakers also competed Amongst a strong fi eld continued her success with a The Timberwolves were breakthrough. “The whole team dug in and United States after head coach said, “We are not doing badly at decade, the Mercyhurst College lost to Raphesie Perisic of in double teams of Daly and of some of the region’s best time of 19:12 on the 5K course, stunned, struggling to fi nd any As the clock ticked down and made a huge effort and everyone Keith Cammidge showed interest all, considering we have a lot of women’s tennis team, at 4-0, Northwood. Ezzo, and McLean and Raynor competitors, including Division good enough for a 35th place rhythm after being hit for four the tired legs of Saginaw Valley got a chance to show what they in his abilities. new people,” he said. took a break this week from Mercyhurst played tough but who were also bounced on day I schools Duquesne University, fi nish out of 218 runners. before the 13th minute. were already thinking about the can do.” “I came to Mercyhurst be- “We should have more wins, if team competition and competed struggled to fi nd a win on day two. Daly and Ezzo, seeded No. Dayton University and Xavier Her fi nish, along with the The Lakers settled down and break, the Lakers capitalized. With continued dominating cause Keith showed interest in we would have taken our chanc- individually in the Intercollegiate two with Daly and McLean both 6, were beaten by Northwood, University, the teams faired help of freshmen Jennifer controlled the game through the They won a throw-in in the performances on the fi eld and my playing,” Colton said, “Plus, es, but we have been extremely Tennis Association Regional losing and thus ended the Lakers while McLean and Raynor lost well. Mieczkowski (20:43), Christie break and until the 73rd minute offensive third with 20 seconds clutch goals from players like there are other English boys on unlucky with some calls.” Tournament. singles play at the ITA Regional 8-0. Two freshmen men, Ron Turak (20:57), and senior when Jessie Ghilardi scored what left. Hilinski and Powell, the women’s the team.” Despite a few losses, the Lak- Opening round action saw Tournament. Daly dropped When asked about playing Whiting and Chris Strohm Victoria Caruso (21:35), led proved to be a consolation goal The ball was thrown in and af- team will undoubtedly make a Colton has shown great poten- ers are looking to keep up their the Lakers fi nish 2-2 with senior a third-set super tiebreak to Grand Valley State and Ferris mentally and physically came the team to a 27th place overall for Northwood. ter a scramble in the box, senior mark on the tight competition tial on the fi eld in the fi rst nine winning attitude for the rest Jennifer Daly and junior Jaclyn Drury’s Thu Ha Mai 6-3, 6- State Daly said, “It is going to be prepared to take on the tough fi nish out of 37 teams. Hilinski capped off the scor- Adrienne Sluga slotted home a of the GLIAC. games, and he fi ts right into the of the season as they take on McLean picking up wins. Daly 7 (4-7), 10-4, while McLean tough, but everyone is looking competition. The men’s and women’s ing and in doing so showed ex- goal, which came much to the The Lakers are in action again Laker’s style of play. more Great Lakes Intercollegiate defeated Tesvataha Long of was defeated by Northwood’s forward to getting a piece of Both set personal records teams will continue to push actly why she was chosen as the delight of the travelling fans. on Sunday at Davis and Elkins In addition to his soccer abili- Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tiffi n and McLean beat Katie Jo Ashley Neumann 6-0, 6-1. either one of these teams.” (PR’s) for an 8K course. themselves and strive to set PR’s GLIAC’s Player of the Week. Mercyhurst extended their lead before returning home to play ties on the fi eld, Colton’s sense teams. Clagg of Southern Indiana. “It will help us in the long run The Lakers resume GLIAC Whiting with a time of 27:24, this Saturday at the Allegheny In the 5-1 victory, the Lak- in the 69th minute when a red Pitt-Johnstown on Wednesday of humor and positive attitude The next game is Friday at Freshman Kim Ezzo and because it was another opponent play this weekend. not only set a PR, but also came Invitational. ers out-shot their opponents hot Hilinski put her mark on the at 3 pm. are some of the other attributes 3 p.m. against Findlay. PAGE 18 SPORTS Sept. 19, 2007 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Football rolls to win Last week’s results... rushing touchdown to give the win stating, “We weren’t really Football...... Sept. 15, W 58-50, Wayne State By Kyle Craig Lakers a 29-28 lead. nervous going into the third Staff writer Field hockey...... Sept. 14, W 2-1, Bellarmine The Lakers looked as though overtime.” S ept. 16, W 2-1, CW Post Sept. 18, W 3-1, Houghton they were going to seal the “Practice has prepared us Men’s soccer…………………………………………...... Sept. 14, W 2-1, Northwood Frasier vs. Ali? Not quite, victory when Stokes punched in greatly for this type of situation Sept. 16, L 4-1, Saginaw however Tullio Field held a his fi nal touchdown to give the and we had to trust our gut Women’s soccer……………………………………...... Sept. 14, W 2-1, Northwood packed house Saturday as the Lakers a 36-28 lead with 1:50 instincts to pull us through,” he Sept. 16, W 2-0, Saginaw Women’s volleyball………………………...... Sept. 14, 3-0, Findlay Mercyhurst College Lakers left. said. Sept. 15, W 3-0, Ashland football team battled the Wayne The lead was short lived “We often practice a 2-minute Men’s water polo...... Sept 13, L 8-7, Cal Lutheran State Warriors. unfortunately as on the ensuing drill as well as a 4th quarter drill Sept. 14, L 10-8, California Baptist A few bumps and bruises as drive, the Warriors marched 57 to prepare us for this type of Sept. 15, W 9-8, Redlands well as three overtimes made yards to tie the game, sending it situation.” Mercyhurst come out on top to overtime. “I didn’t know what to think Hilinski/Phillis athletes of the week victorious. Riding the veteran The Lakers struck fi rst at fi rst,” said Phillis. arm of Mitch Phillis, the Lakers in overtime when Phillis hit “I was physically and Women’s soccer player Taylor Hilinski has been named female player of the week as she scored three goals this weekend. On Friday she scored two broke down the Wayne State Szeluga in the endzone giving emotionally worn out by the goals in a 5-1 win over Northwood and added another crucial goal against defense to a 58-50 win. the Lakers a 43-36 lead. end of the game and all I could No. 25 Saginaw Valley Sunday. Hilinski currently ranks second on the team The Warriors could not get The Warriors struck back think was ‘wow, I can’t believe in scoring with nine total points, seven goals and two assists. She also was past the Lakers even with second to send the game to double it’s fi nally over.’” named the women’s soccer GLIAC Player of the Week. Men’s football player Mitch Phillis has been named male player of the team All-American Joique Bell overtime. “I got goose bumps as I ran week leading the team to their fi rst 3-1 start since 1999. He threw for 283 rushing for 227 yards. The second overtime opened out on the fi eld. We had left yards along with four touchdowns in a 58-50 triple overtime victory over The game started out slow up with the Warriors on offense everything on the fi eld and I Wayne State. During the game he completed 26-of-45 passes, including for the Lakers, as Wayne State and took four plays for them to was ecstatic we had won.” connecting on 7-of-8 passes for three touchdowns during overtime. opened up to a 21-3 lead after strike, giving them the lead 50- The Lakers defense was led by Field hockey named team of the week two rushing touchdowns by 43. Hall who had two interceptions Bell. Phillis, under enormous and the important blocked Field hockey has been named team of the week for their two overtime wins The Warriors carried the pressure was able to calm his punt. this past weekend over Bellarmine and Mansfi eld. The Lakers received momentum until Theo Hall offense down and focus on Charlie Gleisner had 13 game winning goals from Kristen Fogle on Friday against Bellarmine and Erin Kelleher scored the game winner on Sunday at Mansfi eld. Jennifer blocked a punt by Dave sending the game into a third tackles and Craig Moone had Coleman had a big weekend in goal as she came up with 13 total saves in Chudzinski causing the ball to overtime. one interception of his own. both of the overtime victories. These wins mark the fi rst two on the season land in the arms of teammate When asked how he remained The offense was yet again led for the fi eld hockey team. Andrew Bukta for a touchdown calm, Phillis stated, “The guys by Phillis who had 283 yards, to close the gap to 21-9. were really fi red up when we four touchdowns and one Men’s golf fi nishes 13th out of 20th at Clarion The block punt proved to be went into the huddle during the interception. Junior Kyle Waddell shot 15-over par in the invitational to fi nish in a tie for the turning point for the Lakers overtime period. Szeluga and Brandon Hill 29th to help the Mercyhurst men’s golf team to a 13th-place fi nish at the as the team used the momentum “I told them that we needed combined for 181 yards receiving two-day Clarion University Invitational on Sunday and Monday. The team to score again with a two yard to stay calm, focus on making with three touchdowns while fi nished with a total of 642 after both days. run by Dave Stallard to make it our plays, and try to score.” Stokes rushed for 153 yards and 21-16. The Lakers tied the game up two touchdowns. Football ranked No. 22 in poll The tide shifted in the game at 50-50 when Neil Apfelbaum Stokes has now rushed for Dan Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette has recognized the men’s and set up what turned out to be punched into the endzone on a 397 yards the past two games. football team as they ranked the Lakers No. 22 in this weeks poll, after an offensive battle. three yard pass from Phillis. Stokes and the Lakers (3-1. 2- Mercyhurst defeated Wayne State Saturday. The Lakers have begun the The Warriors struck fi rst in The third overtime opened 1 GLIAC) will look to continue season 3-1, their best start since 1999 when they fi nished 5-5. They the third quarter opening their with more pressure as NCAA their winning ways as they travel hope to build on the momentum as they travel to in town-rival Gannon on Saturday and battle for the Niagara Cup. lead to 28-16 with 4:07 left on rules state that each team must to cross-town rival Gannon the clock. attempt a two-point conversion University Saturday at 7 pm. Women’s hockey names assistant captains Mercyhurst was able to return after scoring a touchdown. This marks the fi rst time the favor by driving 83 yards on This did not stop the Lakers since 1999 that the Lakers have Mercyhurst College women’s hockey head coach Michael Sisti has nine plays. as Phillis hit Brandon Hill for started off 3-1 and will look to named senior Danielle Ayearst, junior Natalie Payne, and sophomore Meghan Agosta assistant captains for this season. The trio will help senior A seven yard touchdown pass ten yards to give them a 58-50 make it 4-1 for this fi rst time Stephanie Jones, who was chosen team captain in the spring. to Josh Szeluga closed the score lead, after succeeding on the since 1992. to 28-22. conversion. The Lakers who were picked Women’s golf to host Invitational Mercyhurst gained the lead In the end, the Warriors could to fi nish 11th in the GLIAC for the fi rst time in the fourth not keep up with the Lakers, during the preseason poll have The Mercyhurst women’s golf will host their annual Mercyhurst Invitational at the Lake View Country Club on Saturday and Sunday quarter when running-back dropping a hard fought battle. moved into a tie for fourth in Richard Stokes broke a 58 yard Zac Wild commented on the the conference. PAGE 18 SPORTS Sept. 19, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 19 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Football rolls to win Volleyball Last week’s results... falls on road rushing touchdown to give the win stating, “We weren’t really Football...... Sept. 15, W 58-50, Wayne State By Kyle Craig Lakers a 29-28 lead. nervous going into the third Staff writer By Christine Mersch Field hockey...... Sept. 14, W 2-1, Bellarmine The Lakers looked as though overtime.” S ept. 16, W 2-1, CW Post Staff writer Sept. 18, W 3-1, Houghton they were going to seal the “Practice has prepared us Men’s soccer…………………………………………...... Sept. 14, W 2-1, Northwood Frasier vs. Ali? Not quite, victory when Stokes punched in greatly for this type of situation Sept. 16, L 4-1, Saginaw however Tullio Field held a his fi nal touchdown to give the and we had to trust our gut This past weekend, the Women’s soccer……………………………………...... Sept. 14, W 2-1, Northwood packed house Saturday as the Lakers a 36-28 lead with 1:50 instincts to pull us through,” he Mercyhurst College women’s Sept. 16, W 2-0, Saginaw volleyball team hit the road Women’s volleyball………………………...... Sept. 14, 3-0, Findlay Mercyhurst College Lakers left. said. Sept. 15, W 3-0, Ashland football team battled the Wayne The lead was short lived “We often practice a 2-minute for the fi rst time this season Men’s water polo...... Sept 13, L 8-7, Cal Lutheran State Warriors. unfortunately as on the ensuing drill as well as a 4th quarter drill for Great Lakes Intercollegiate Sept. 14, L 10-8, California Baptist A few bumps and bruises as drive, the Warriors marched 57 to prepare us for this type of Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Sept. 15, W 9-8, Redlands well as three overtimes made yards to tie the game, sending it situation.” showdowns with the University Mercyhurst come out on top to overtime. “I didn’t know what to think of Findlay and Ashland Hilinski/Phillis athletes of the week victorious. Riding the veteran The Lakers struck fi rst at fi rst,” said Phillis. University. arm of Mitch Phillis, the Lakers in overtime when Phillis hit “I was physically and On Friday, the squad came Women’s soccer player Taylor Hilinski has been named female player of into Findlay riding a nine-game the week as she scored three goals this weekend. On Friday she scored two broke down the Wayne State Szeluga in the endzone giving emotionally worn out by the goals in a 5-1 win over Northwood and added another crucial goal against defense to a 58-50 win. the Lakers a 43-36 lead. end of the game and all I could Scoot Williams photo winning streak and was off to No. 25 Saginaw Valley Sunday. Hilinski currently ranks second on the team The Warriors could not get The Warriors struck back think was ‘wow, I can’t believe Mercyhurst senior captain Erin Kelleher (13) goes for the ball during a 2-1 overtime victory over Bellarmine as the best start in school history in scoring with nine total points, seven goals and two assists. She also was past the Lakers even with second to send the game to double it’s fi nally over.’” fi eld hockey has won three straight games this week after beginning the season 0-5. with a record of 12-1. named the women’s soccer GLIAC Player of the Week. However, Findlay proved to Men’s football player Mitch Phillis has been named male player of the team All-American Joique Bell overtime. “I got goose bumps as I ran week leading the team to their fi rst 3-1 start since 1999. He threw for 283 rushing for 227 yards. The second overtime opened out on the fi eld. We had left be too strong for the Lakers and yards along with four touchdowns in a 58-50 triple overtime victory over The game started out slow up with the Warriors on offense everything on the fi eld and I as a result they came up short Wayne State. During the game he completed 26-of-45 passes, including for the Lakers, as Wayne State and took four plays for them to was ecstatic we had won.” Field hockey wins third in a row on the scoreboard for only the connecting on 7-of-8 passes for three touchdowns during overtime. opened up to a 21-3 lead after strike, giving them the lead 50- The Lakers defense was led by second time this season. Their nine-game winning Field hockey named team of the week two rushing touchdowns by 43. Hall who had two interceptions By Chris Davis was scoring the game-winning fi eld at the end of regulation,” shot found the back of the net Bell. Phillis, under enormous and the important blocked Sports editor goal to give the Lakers their fi rst said Fogle. “As we stepped back on an assist from Monin. streak was snapped by Findlay Field hockey has been named team of the week for their two overtime wins The Warriors carried the pressure was able to calm his punt. win. on the fi eld, we forgot about After Millersville tied things in three games. this past weekend over Bellarmine and Mansfi eld. The Lakers received momentum until Theo Hall offense down and focus on Charlie Gleisner had 13 “Exhilarating,” she said, tiredness and felt the adrenaline up in the second half, the Lakers Mercyhurst was led by junior game winning goals from Kristen Fogle on Friday against Bellarmine and Indian summer appears to taking a couple deep breaths. rushing.” won it in overtime as senior Erin Jenna Matson, who provided 12 Erin Kelleher scored the game winner on Sunday at Mansfi eld. Jennifer blocked a punt by Dave sending the game into a third tackles and Craig Moone had Coleman had a big weekend in goal as she came up with 13 total saves in Chudzinski causing the ball to overtime. one interception of his own. have come and gone, but Laker “It was a total team effort. I Also, contributing to the Kelleher scored her fi rst goal of kills. both of the overtime victories. These wins mark the fi rst two on the season land in the arms of teammate When asked how he remained The offense was yet again led Fall, however, appears to be in couldn’t have done it without victory was goalkeeper junior the season, eight minutes into The Lakers looked to bounce for the fi eld hockey team. Andrew Bukta for a touchdown calm, Phillis stated, “The guys by Phillis who had 283 yards, full bloom. the rest of the team. Jennifer Coleman, who came up the period. back on Saturday against No. 9 to close the gap to 21-9. were really fi red up when we four touchdowns and one Mercyhurst College women’s “We practiced with intensity big making six saves during the This was the second Ashland University. Men’s golf fi nishes 13th out of 20th at Clarion The block punt proved to be went into the huddle during the interception. fi eld hockey team came from this week,” said Fogle. “We game. consecutive win for the Lakers. Despite a solid effort, Ashland behind to defeat Bellarmine would have scrimmages to start Sophomore Brittany Coppola “We have been working wrapped up the victory 3-0. Junior Kyle Waddell shot 15-over par in the invitational to fi nish in a tie for the turning point for the Lakers overtime period. Szeluga and Brandon Hill 29th to help the Mercyhurst men’s golf team to a 13th-place fi nish at the as the team used the momentum “I told them that we needed combined for 181 yards receiving 2-1 in a sudden-death double practice off with and coach scored the game-tying goal after on fi nishing shots on goal, As a result of this weekend’s two-day Clarion University Invitational on Sunday and Monday. The team to score again with a two yard to stay calm, focus on making with three touchdowns while overtime thriller on Friday night would say you have fi ve minutes the team trailed 1-0 at the half. positioning things, and going as play, the volleyball squad falls fi nished with a total of 642 after both days. run by Dave Stallard to make it our plays, and try to score.” Stokes rushed for 153 yards and at Tullio Field. to score and that helped us.” “The hardest thing to hard as we can,” said Coppola. to 12-3 overall and 0-2 in the 21-16. The Lakers tied the game up two touchdowns. It was the Laker’s fi rst victory Junior Courtney Monin who overcome this year is to get back “Coach has been getting us to GLIAC. Football ranked No. 22 in poll The tide shifted in the game at 50-50 when Neil Apfelbaum Stokes has now rushed for of the season as they scored has been one of the Laker’s up once we’re down,” she said. play like it’s a game during every Matson feels that the team just 32 seconds into the second most consistent players this “We have a new thing called practice.” played solid, despite the losses. Dan Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette has recognized the men’s and set up what turned out to be punched into the endzone on a 397 yards the past two games. football team as they ranked the Lakers No. 22 in this weeks poll, after an offensive battle. three yard pass from Phillis. Stokes and the Lakers (3-1. 2- overtime session. season believed the team earned the heart, everyone has this heart The Lakers defeated “We played well,” she said. Mercyhurst defeated Wayne State Saturday. The Lakers have begun the The Warriors struck fi rst in The third overtime opened 1 GLIAC) will look to continue This game helped end a fi ve this hard fought victory. sticker on their stick and when Houghton University on “There were some stretches in season 3-1, their best start since 1999 when they fi nished 5-5. They the third quarter opening their with more pressure as NCAA their winning ways as they travel game slide to start the season “We gave 110 percent out on someone says heart, we all go Tuesday night by a score of 3- the game against Ashland where hope to build on the momentum as they travel to in town-rival Gannon on and will hopefully build a little the fi eld,” she said. “Our goal and touch it. It’s just something 1 to improve their record to 3-5 we played really well.” Saturday and battle for the Niagara Cup. lead to 28-16 with 4:07 left on rules state that each team must to cross-town rival Gannon the clock. attempt a two-point conversion University Saturday at 7 pm. momentum. has been to play for 70 minutes that we have been doing.” on the season and gather their She feels that now all the girls Women’s hockey names assistant captains Mercyhurst was able to return after scoring a touchdown. This marks the fi rst time Sophomore Kristen Fogle and today we even played for They need to continue their third straight game. have a better understanding of the favor by driving 83 yards on This did not stop the Lakers since 1999 that the Lakers have scored the game winner as she more then that. heart-touching ritual, especially Warren led the Lakers with the higher level of competition Mercyhurst College women’s hockey head coach Michael Sisti has nine plays. as Phillis hit Brandon Hill for started off 3-1 and will look to ripped a shot into the back “It was a huge confi dence if it helps lead the team to two goals and an assist on in the GLIAC. named senior Danielle Ayearst, junior Natalie Payne, and sophomore of the net after receiving a booster for us,” Monin said. continued success. Monin’s goal. “I think we have a good Meghan Agosta assistant captains for this season. The trio will help senior A seven yard touchdown pass ten yards to give them a 58-50 make it 4-1 for this fi rst time Stephanie Jones, who was chosen team captain in the spring. to Josh Szeluga closed the score lead, after succeeding on the since 1992. near perfect pass from fellow “It helps with are willingness to The Lakers then defeated Warren now leads the team chance of coming up with a to 28-22. conversion. The Lakers who were picked sophomore Emily Warren. grow.” Millersville University 2-1 in with four goals and 10 total win,” said Matson. Women’s golf to host Invitational Mercyhurst gained the lead In the end, the Warriors could to fi nish 11th in the GLIAC Fogle, who tallied her second She certainly was right about overtime on Sunday. points on the season. The Lakers will look to get for the fi rst time in the fourth not keep up with the Lakers, during the preseason poll have goal of the season and is now that as they battled for just over Mercyhurst scored the only Mercyhurst will go for their back on the winning track with The Mercyhurst women’s golf will host their annual Mercyhurst Invitational tied for fi rst on the team, could 85 minutes to get the win. goal in the fi rst half when fourth straight win at Seton Hill three more GLIAC showdowns at the Lake View Country Club on Saturday and Sunday quarter when running-back dropping a hard fought battle. moved into a tie for fourth in Richard Stokes broke a 58 yard Zac Wild commented on the the conference. not describe how awesome it “We were tired coming of the freshman Sara Wowkowych’s on Tuesday at 4 p.m. this weekScootend. Williams photo PAGE 20 SPORTS Sept. 19, 2007 Laker sports

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