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Vol. 80 No. 3 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 September 27, 2006

THE MERCIAD Lakers topple Knights For the fi rst time in three years of the renewed rivalry between the Mercyhurst and Gannon football teams, victory came for the Lakers

Andy Finkel photo LAKERS VICTORIOUS: Sophomore running back Richard Stokes (22) slips out of the grip of a Knight to lead the team to victory with one of three touchdowns. Stokes rushed for 168 yards, the highest single-game total in 13 years. The fi nal score was 35-14. See page 12 for more details. 100 reasons students Student charged with rape reported to police on July 6. By Joshua Wilwohl “Erie police Detective Sgt. Pamela Editor-in-chief Barber and Detective Sgt. John Barber accused Havelka of forcing the girl to need One Card system Erie police have filed two felony have sex with him in an upstairs bed- and two misdemeanor charges against room of Havelka’s home, despite her sophomore Alin D. Havelka, 19, of repeated pleas for him to stop,” says By Katie Fink 2011 Sassafras Street. the article. Contributing writer According to the arrest warrant, “Detectives interviewed Havelka on Havelka is charged with rape, sexual Sept. 2. They said he admitted during All over campus students are wonder- assault, indecent exposure and corrup- questioning that the girl had told him ing what the One Card is. tion of minors. ‘no’ several times during the encounter, This One Card more than an ID card According to an article in the Erie according to the complaint.” that can get students into the cafeteria Times-News, police said Havelka Havelka was arraigned Sept. 21 before and the recreation center. forced himself on a 16-year-old girl District Judge Dominick DiPaolo and In fact, every student, faculty member on July 5. placed in Erie County Prison with a and teacher already has one. The ID The article states the incident was bond set at $50,000. card they received that fi rst day is now called the One Card. This card can work in the library to Students mourn death of senior print or borrow materials. It can be used when purchasing memorabilia at old movies, wore ballet slippers around By Joshua Wilwohl the bookstore and at Starbucks in the the apartment, and always wore white Editor-in-chief bookstore, as well as Café Diem in the t-shirts. library. Lynch said Pieszak was involved with One Card can be used at the Docucen- On Sept. 17, senior archaeology major the anthropology club and the Skating ter to print and copy and it even allows Jessica Kocent photo Sara Pieszak died after struggling with Association for the Blind and Handi- access to certain areas on campus. Freshman Brittany Coppola is one of about 180 students who use their cancer since last winter. capped (SABAH), the latter of which Additionally, it can be used at vending One Card to enter the Mercy Suites. Pieszak’s death strikes the hearts of is a Buffalo, NY-based organization that machines for a quick snack. her close friends on campus. helps teach people who suffer from dis- “I love how I can use this single card pharmacy, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Luc- makes everything easy and fast.” Senior Camilla Lynch, who fi rst met abilities to ice skate. all over campus,” said Emily Dietz. “It chetti’s Pizza, Panos’ Restaurant, Papa Students can put money on the One Pieszak four years ago, said Pieszak was “She was a great fi gure skater before is a really great idea to have it work with John’s Pizza, Paris Cleaners, Pizza Pan, Card by going to the One Card Offi ce, bashful, yet lovable. she came to college,” said Lynch. restaurants and stores off campus; it Subway, Teresa’s Italian Delicatessen located in lower level McAuley by police “She was really shy,” said Lynch. “But Lynch said she will always remember makes quick trips uncomplicated.” and, most recently, Quiznos Subs. and safety, between the hours of 8:30 once you got to know her, she was so Pieszak’s personality and friendship. The One Card can also work like a “I use it at Papa John’s for my late a.m. and 4:30 p.m. sweet and fun.” “The (cancer) bracelets that have debit card. Students can put money night study sessions. It’s great because I Another friend, senior Jen Helbig inscribed endurance, hope, courage and on it for on campus and off campus don’t always have cash and searching for agreed. “She was certainly shy, but very bravery truly represent her,” said Lynch. spending. change is impossible in my apartment,” Please see One Card on page 3 unique,” said Helbig. “She was like a sister I will truly miss.” It is accepted at Alfee’s, Arby’s, CVS/ said, sophomore Megan Farber. “It Helbig said Pieszak loved to watch PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD September 27, 2006

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World Briefs September 19 September 23 International news Theft Defi ant Trespassing/ Bike rack across from Zurn Disorderly Conduct Compiled by Minister Maduro Closed Tullio Football Field Jessica Kocent wrongly detained Closed From BBC News September 20 Criminal Arrest Venezuela has made a formal Theft complaint to the U.S. authorities Mercy 300 September 23 and the United Nations after its Open Disorderly Conduct foreign minister was detained at Pending investigation Parking Lot #12 a New York airport. Closed The U.S. State Department has Andy Finkel photo September 21 State Citation/ apologized to Nicolas Maduro Theft College Referral The determined Lakers crushed Gannon 35-14. who was detained for 90 minutes Student Union at New York’s JFK airport as he Closed September 24 travelled home. College Discipline Liquor Law Violation He had been attending this Homecoming 4007 Briggs Ave. week’s U.N. General Assembly September 22 Closed meeting. Harassment State Citation He said he was verbally abused was a ‘bash’ Mercy 300 and strip-searched in what he Closed September 24 said was a “fl agrant breach of MSG Secretary, “new online vot- College Discipline Liquor Law Violation By Jessica Kocent international law”.” ing increased our voter turnout Lewis Ave. News Editor President Hugo Chavez de- by about 20%. We had over 300 September 23 Closed Nicolas Maduro scribed Maduro’s detention as a people vote for Homecoming Criminal Mischief State Citation provocation. Homecoming ’06 at Mercy- King and Queen this year. Stu- Tullio Football Field hurst College kicked off with an dent Government as a whole was Closed September 25 alumni golf outing to benefi t the very pleased with the results.” Liquor Law Violation Saddam Hussein thrown out of court again James R. McKeever Scholarship One of the major current Parking Lot #1 Fund, and the event included a student highlights was SAC’s Closed Saddam Hussein has been thrown out of court for the second time banquet, awards ceremony and Bash “Knight,” to support all College Discipline in a week, as defense lawyers boycotted the trial. sports auction. of the Mercyhurst sports teams, Judge Muhammad Oreibi al-Khalifa ordered the former Iraqi leader There were many events particularly the football team, to leave after refusing his request to be let out of his metal cage. planned for alumni this weekend, which ended up beating Gannon Meanwhile the court heard from witnesses that Kurds were gassed including a clambake, tailgate University 35-14 on Saturday. with chemicals, raped and tortured during the late 1980s. party, tea with the Sisters of Saturday night concluded with Saddam Hussein and six others are being tried for crimes against Mercy and a liturgy on Sunday the band “Money Shot,” who Registrar wants humanity. morning. played in the Student Union and Mercyhurst Student Govern- passed out free, blue/green tie- Egypt renews it ment’s Spirit Club put together dye t-shirts. all seniors’ nuclear power a tailgating barbeque in the According to Megan Flanagan, parking lot of Baldwin Hall for “the events all had good atten- Egypt is to revive the civilian the Homecoming Game against dance; the Bash ‘Knight’ was nuclear power program it froze Gannon. very well received, many students local addresses 20 years ago following the ac- At halftime, Mercyhurst Stu- enjoyed the free t-shirts and live cident at the Chernobyl plant in dent Government was also band.” those students’ home addresses. Ukraine. proud to announce the 2006- She also said “the tailgating By Courtney Stuempges The FERPA letter allows stu- Contributing writer Egypt’s energy minister told the 2007 Homecoming King Ryan party went well, the food was dents to update their directory state-owned newspaper of plans (Rusty) Wallace and Queen Jen enjoyed by all the students who information. Once returned, the to build a nuclear power station. Krupa. were on their way to the game, You were sent the FERPA (The information goes into the Mer- The plant will be constructed at As far as turnout for Home- and of course the game itself Family Educational Rights and cyhurst College database. El-Dabaa, on the Mediterranean coming Court voting this year, was fully attended.” Privacy Act) packet on Sept. 7. “We take your rights very seri- coast, within the next 10 years. according to Megan Flanagan, Have you returned it? ously, along with your privacy” Demand for electricity has been It was due Friday, Sept. 22, at Whalen said. “The students tell growing at an average rate of the Registrar’s offi ce. the offi ce who has the right to 7% a year and the country faces It is important for students to see their schedule.” worsening shortages. Rotaract brings get their local addresses into the Because of this, she said it is Energy Minister Hassan Younes Registrar’s offi ce, so that their very important for the offi ce to said that the project would create FERPA records are not sent to maintain all Mercyhurst students’ a fully functioning nuclear power blood drive to MC the wrong household and end local addresses. plant within a decade. up in the wrong hands. FERPA Remember, these forms may the people in these counties to records are those records kept not have been sent to your local, By Cara Nemanick donate, so we can provide it back confi dential by federal law. or Erie, address and may be at Contributing writer Koizumi ends reign to the hospitals that serve us. It’s Mercyhurst Registrar Sister Pat your home address. a great system, but we need our Whalen has urged all seniors and The Registrar’s office spent Japan’s Prime Minister Ju- The Rotaract Club and the donors’ help to make it work.” the graduating class of 2007 get weeks identifying students for nichiro Koizumi is stepping Community Blood Bank of Erie With surgeries, transfusions, their local addresses to the offi ce whom the offi ce contained no down after more than fi ve years (CBB) are sponsoring a blood and other injuries constantly on so they can receive the Declara- local addresses. in the job. drive in the Student Union on the rise, local hospitals are always tion of Graduation packet that “If these forms are not for- He will be remembered for his Oct. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. in need of donors. “Literally, will be distributed at the begin- warded to the students, they economic reforms and his close “This is a great way to get stu- donating blood saves lives,” said ning of February. may never get the FERPA or the relationship with U.S. President dents to donate and to help the Renaud. “We can’t stress that The graduation packet consists Graduation Declaration packet,” George W. Bush. Erie community,” said Nicole enough.” of dates, graduation require- Whalen said. When Koizumi came to power Ruffo, Rotaract president. No one likes to think about the ments, student participation Students are greatly encouraged he said he would destroy his Students who are 18 years of possibility of needing blood, and forms, transcripts and a list of to turn in their local address to own party if that was what was age, over 110 pounds, in good yet one in three people will need earned credits. the offi ce so they will be able to needed to push through much- health and have not had a tattoo blood in their lifetime. Only one It’s only September,” but keep in touch with the students needed reforms. or piercing in the last year, are in 33 people donate blood, which Whalen said, “but we’re getting and get a hold of them in case Koizumi came to power in eligible to donate. is why we are in constant need ready for graduation.” of an emergency or if a ques- 2001, promising to transform the Students should allow at least a for donors. Whalen stressed that all stu- tion arises. country’s political landscape. half hour for donation and make “If you’ve never done it, I dents need to turn in their local The Registrar’s offi ce is located One of Japan’s longest-serving sure to eat well beforehand. Also, encourage you to give it a try,” address as soon as possible, if in Old Main 110. For more in- premiers, he tried to boost its some form of photo identifi ca- said Renaud. “If you haven’t they have not done so already. formation, students can reach the world presence, sending troops tion is required. done it in awhile or don’t think When the Registrar’s offi ce gets Registrar’s offi ce at 824-3070. to Iraq and taking a fi rm line on When asked, freshman Ricky you can, please stop by and talk a return on unknown addresses, Junichiro Koizumi North Korea. Pompei shared his thoughts on to a nurse about your eligibility. the letters are instead sent to the importance of donation. Please, never assume you can’t Somali PM warns of terrorist threats “When I fi rst gave blood, I was donate.” very nervous, but knowing that I According to Renaud, Rotaract Somalia’s interim prime minister has asked for international help could help someone really made and the CBB hold blood drives against the “al-Qaeda” and “terrorist” expansion in the country. the experience meaningful for every term. Ali Mohamed Ghedi appealed for aid soon, before it was too me,” he said. In addition, students and fac- late. In conjunction with the CBB, ulty are encouraged to come to He was speaking after his Islamist rivals seized the key port of Mercyhurst has given a huge the Community Blood Bank’s Kismayo, where they fi red at demonstrators, reportedly killing three part in past years through “... fi xed site at 2646 Peach St., Erie, people. the generous student body and and donate there. The Union of Islamic Courts deny having any links to al-Qaeda faculty on campus,” said Deanna Students can also get involved and say they are bringing security to a lawless country. Renaud, Mobile Drive Coordina- in helping to set up the blood tor of CBB. drives by contacting Roter- Chinese offi cial In 2005, the organization act President Nicole Ruffo, at dismissed in probe screened over 90 patrons and [email protected]. collected over 60 units of blood The most senior Chinese Com- from students and faculty at munist Party offi cial in Shanghai Mercyhurst. While these num- has been sacked for corruption, bers are impressive, the blood state media reported. bank is always in greater need Read the Party secretary Chen Liangyu of donors. was dismissed after a high-level “We would love to see another Merciad online probe into alleged misuse of the 90-donor day,” said Renaud. city’s pension fund, Xinhua news According to the fact sheet at agency said. on CBB, it supplies 100% of He has also been suspended the blood needs of all the Erie http://merciad. from the Politburo, the party’s County hospitals as well as the top leadership council. hospitals in Elk, McKean and mercyhurst.edu Chen is the most senior offi cial Warren counties. to be sacked since President Hu Chen Liangyu “The CBB only collects from Jintao became party secretary areas we serve,” said Renaud. in 2002. “As a result, we rely solely on September 27, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Art therapy class puts personal spin on service stormed and came up with about brochure about the art therapy bringing joy to people. By Jessica Kocent 10 groups they would like to rec- department, a few pencils, and Hahn also said that this proj- News editor ognize. Since, then, this project Hahn’s business card, so that the ect will teach students what life is a surprise these groups must people know who the present is about and the joy of, “giving Many people on campus con- be kept secret. came from. and not receiving anything in tribute a lot to Mercyhurst Col- Then, the students were faced This project serves a lot of return.” lege that unfortunately goes with the task of what to create purposes. The art therapy III Junior Billy James said he unnoticed. for these groups who deserved students get their service hours, enjoys doing the project. “It’s Cathlyn Hahn, assistant profes- to be recognized. and people around campus who something a little bit different,” sor in the art therapy department, They wanted to make each don’t usually get recognized are he said. wanted to change that. present unique and functional getting wonderful surprises. Hahn also stresses that neither Upper level art therapy classes for that particular group. But also since they include she nor the students want any- are required to do service learn- Their fi rst project was an au- an art therapy brochure, Hahn thing in return. ing for their course, and Hahn tumn basket for the admissions hopes this will help people to She likes to see different peo- knowing how busy her students department. It included a paper understand art therapy. ple’s reactions on this little twist are, suggested that her art thera- dove created by each student in She wants people to know that to service learning. File photo py III class just do their service the class in order to recognize the , “you don’t have to be an artist This basket was given as a token of appreciation to the right on campus. hard work they do. to be an art therapist.” When it admissions department by the art therapy III class. From there, the class brain- Each project will contain a comes to art therapy, its all about International peacemaker to speak One Card at Mercyhurst College on October 4 gets

Whatever our political prefer- of the world. limitations of medical infra- those dreams.” feedback ences may be, we all understand They are invited by the Pres- structure. She works to protect and pro- that, in an increasingly violent byterian Peacemaking Program Coming out of such an envi- mote the rights of children and Continued from page 1 and unjust world, we are called to to share their experiences and ronment, Das has chosen to fo- to ensure that their basic needs understand and address the root further our understanding of the cus her efforts on opportunities are met. She protects, prevents Recently there have been a few causes of violence and injustice peace and justice concerns of for children. and rescues them from all forms problems with students’ One as we seek to build a culture of others around the world. She is the Coordinator of Chil- of exploitation and abuse. Cards, because cards had social peace and nonviolence for all. Dialogue with the peacemak- dren’s Concerns for the Church Issues which she engages in- security numbers on them but One small way we can partici- ers often brings about a better of North India. clude: trafficking in children that was no longer allowed. pate in the making of peace in understanding of the peace and She also serves as Secretary and women; street and working All cards had to re-encoded our world is by using every op- justice issues in our own com- of the South Asia Ecumenical children; child labor; child rights with students ID numbers. portunity we can to learn more munities. Network for the Dignity of violations; and developing alter- According to John Patterson, about others in our world. This year the guest will be Children for the World Council native models of education for administrator of CBOARD This is the sixth year that Mer- Ms. Sanjana Das from northern ons, yet, just last week, rioting of Churches and the Christian deprived children. services, students were sent four cyhurst has provided such an India. over economically-related issues Conference of Asia. Das is very interested is speak- e-mails last year telling them to opportunity, through Campus India is about one-third the area erupted in New Delhi, India’s As a passionate child advocate, ing to and interacting with college go to the One Card offi ce to get Ministry, by hosting an Interna- of the U.S.A., with a population capital. Das believes that “every child has students. She will be on campus their cards fi xed. tional Peacemaker participating of 1.1 billion, most of whom are Other challenges faced by India the right to be born, to develop, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Students who failed to do so in the International Peacemaker Hindu (82.4%) - Muslims com- include growing inter-religious and to live a full life of dignity Her visit is sponsored by Cam- had cards that didn’t work. Program of the Presbyterian prise 12%, Christians 2.3%, and tensions, ethnic violence, exploi- – in a world that gives them an pus Ministry. This can all be fi xed by going to Church (USA). Sikhs 1.9% of the population. tation and discrimination based enabling environment for growth For more information, please the One Card offi ce and getting International Peacemakers On-going tensions exist be- on caste and gender, inequitable and development, a world where contact Rev. Lyta Seddig, Protes- the card readjusted. are leaders who are engaged in tween India and Pakistan, both distribution of wealth, poverty, a child can dream of a future life tant Campus Minister (ext.3348, peacemaking in their own areas of which possess nuclear weap- overcrowded conditions, and and get opportunities to fulfi ll [email protected]). Former Mexican Sen. Sobrino speaks at Taylor before us. of Mexico and fi nally made a By Jessica Kocent Sobrino emphasized that the separation between church and News editor world must try to look at the state. Making, as Sobrino said, past to make positive change in “God for God, and the state for On Friday, Sept. 22, Carlos the future. the state.” Sobrino, an economist from With that in mind, Sobrino Juarez had three goals, accord- Mexico, spoke in the Taylor Little then went into the history of ing to Sobrino, to liberate the Theater. Mexico in order to explain its land, give Mexicans education, Sobrino is a former state rep- current economic situation. and to have a democratic gov- resentative, head of territorial Mexico had been home to 75 ernment. movement and president of the different indigenous peoples, Sobrino also emphasized that PRI party in the Yucatan. all with different languages and the United States and Mexico He is also a former Senator customs. are connected with many invis- who was involved in the devel- When Mexico was invaded by ible links. opment and fi nal implementa- Spain, it lead to hundreds of For example, the fact that the tion of NAFTA—the North years of revolts and unrest. U.S was involved heavily in World American free trade agreement Because, while the indigenous War II, allowed the Mexican between Mexico, the US and Mexicans were more interested in economy, which was not directly Canada. science and building community, related to the war flourish by He spoke in Spanish and had a the Spanish conquerors were supplying the United States with translator during his speech. more interested in accumulating weapons. Juan J. Argaez, Assistant Pro- wealth. Sophomore Patrick Silvis who fessor in the Walker School of Then in 1810, Sobrino said that attended the event said that he, Business said, “We wanted to the Mexicans began trying to “liked the views (Sobrino) had increase the students’ awareness achieve independence and make on U.S.-Mexican relations.” Silvis and knowledge of international new laws. also took a special interest in the issues and Sobrino is extremely But, they ended up with a mon- fact that Sobrino “tied the history knowledgeable on this area.” archy and a system of feudalism, of Mexico in.” MCT Photo He began his presentation by which gave all of the land to Argaez said that “...the pre- Sobrino is the former president of the PRI party in the Yucatan region. talking about politics and how just a few people, while the rest sentation was engaging and the he believes that human beings of the country was poor. Most outcome was an exceptionally are inherently free. of this system was run by the positive response from the stu- Though, he mentioned that Catholic Church. dents that attended the talk. we as humans take that freedom Sobrino, noted that it was We are looking forward bring- for granted when we look back Benito Juarez, an educated Mexi- ing more speakers of this caliber to generations that have come can, who became president in the future.”

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Health Benefi ts and Alternatives lunch when on the run. Then, refrigerate the steak in director of college The varieties of foods in this Make It Yours a bowl of your favorite teriyaki dish offer many nutrients and Some alternatives to using or barbecue sauce for more than With Meg health benefi ts. chicken on this pizza are to use two, up to 24 hours. counseling center The carbohydrates come from beef or pork your choice all de- When you’re ready to prepare the pizza dough, protein from pends on your preference. the meal, cook the steak in the the chicken and other vitamins This meal has a lot of room sauce in a skillet. Add vegetables and Kyle By Lakyn Bianco Contributing writer and minerals in the vegetables. for every individual’s preferences, once the meat is browned and One way to make the dish from the meat to the choice of cook until the steak is prepared and create your own version of healthier is to grill the chicken spices that you add to the meal. to your taste and the vegetables Pillsbury’s great recipe. The Mercyhurst Counseling separately so that it would elimi- If you don’t like spicy foods, do are tender. Center has a new director this nate the oil from stir frying. not use the chili powder. Then, continue the recipe at Any questions or Com- year, Dr. Pat Pohl. This pizza is a meal in itself Instead, opt for a marinade to step 3. When it comes to food ments email us at As director, Pohl will act as but goes great with a small salad. fl avor your meat. Steak, a per- there is room for experimenta- [email protected] spokesperson for mental health The leftovers from this meal are sonal favorite, is cut into strips tion and adaptations to recipes. issues on campus and direct the also delicious and can be a quick like chicken. Don’t be afraid to try new spices training program for clinical interns. “The number one focus is

to provide the best counseling Andy Finkel photo Chicken Fajita Pizza: services for students as we can,” Dr. Pat Pohl Ingredients Equipment said Pohl. “I like the small school feel Pohl explained that through you get at Mercyhurst, and I like programs involving different working within that environ- 1 Tbsp. oil Large skillet organizations on campus, such ment. Everyone has been very 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pizza pan or large cookie sheet as the Athletic Department or welcoming which is a big plus, 1 garlic clove Spoon Residence Life the counseling and there is a positive value sys- 1-2 tsp. chile powder Large knife center will be able to expose tem here that clicks with me. I itself to students and have a think Mercyhurst is a good fi t,” ½ tsp. salt Cutting board positive effect. she said. 1 cup red or green bell peppers “We can make a subtle ap- Pohl moved to Erie from Chi- 1 cup onion proach to students through cago, where she worked in the 1 package Pillsbury® pizza crust (10 oz.) programs and in these small counseling center at Lake Forest ½ cup salsa group settings we can have an College for over 13 years. impact,” she said. She received her Psy.D. from 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese Pohl hopes to promote aware- Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Wheeling, Illinois. ness on campus of the benefi ts Directions the counseling center has to As an undergraduate, she studied offer. sociology at Northern Illinois 1. Heat the oil in the skillet on medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the chicken to the skillet and stirfry for 5 “During their career most col- University. minutes or until it is browned. lege students feel stress and are Pohl has previously worked 2. Stir in the garlic, chile powder, and salt. When that is combined add the onions and the bell peppers. Stir fry un- in distress from the pressure of in the corporate world in sales til the vegetables are tender. academics to relationship prob- and advertising but found she 3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. lems, and the counseling center wanted to be in the psychology 4. Spray the pizza pan or cookie sheet with a cooking spray. Then unroll the dough and place on the pan. Bake can help. There is no problem fi eld. the dough for 8 to 10 minutes before adding the toppings. too small, and counseling is for “I realized this is where I need 5. When dough is done baking, take it out of the oven and spoon the chicken mixture onto the dough. everyone. Awareness of that to be in life,” she said. 6. Pour the salsa on top of the chicken and then sprinkle the cheese. is hopefully something we can Pohl is anticipating a positive 7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. enhance,” she said. experience with the entire Mer- Pohl is looking forward to the cyhurst community. This is a Pillsbury recipe and works the best with the Pillsbury® brand Pizza Crust. The recipe yields about 6 to 8 slices opportunities that await her at of pizza. Mercyhurst. PAC renovations provide better accommodations Innovative laundromat

“The new lab has 12 new com- brings suds into 21st century By Jen Helbig puters and technology for digital Contributing writer photography.” The owner is a Mercyhurst Peggy Brace, fi ne art faculty By Shannon Kelley alumnus, a published author and Contributing writer In 1969, the Zurn recital hall and director of the art gallery, was a professor at Behrend and was built with only 250 seats. In said that the art department is Gannon. He is offering to help 1996, the Mary D’Angelo Per- very appreciative of the new Laundry is seen as a pain to students with papers or studying forming Arts Center was added gallery. many, but laundry as we know it all while their clothes are being to Zurn, but the lobby was not “The new gallery is a source of is about to change. washed. built to match the size of the pride for our department,” Brace The new era includes high The owner is there almost auditorium. said. “Lots of people have want- capacity and high speed spin every night and throughout the Michael Fuhrman, director of ed to hold art shows there. There washers. Although those new day, and would like to encourage the Performing Arts Center, was has been a lot of excitement for features are great news for many students to come in and seek one of a team of employees to the new administration’s support students who wait until they run help in formatting and orga- help with the planning of the of the arts.” out of every pair of underwear nizing thoughts to formulate a renovations. “This is a bold move for the and have about seven loads to structured paper, or simply have He said that the small size of new administration to begin do, that is not even the best part a paper revised. the lobby was always an issue at with,” Fuhrman said. “They are of this laundry revolution. Of course, if you are not the back of the college’s mind, moving toward the future, and Andy Finkel photo Free high-speed Internet ac- seeking help with writing, mov- but last spring was when Mercy- it’s a great statement to make. cess, expert writing help and ies are going to soon be shown hurst decided to make changes. This project is a real testimony Student enters into the expanded new PAC. exam coaching is also being on the TV’s in the laundromat Renovations were done not offered at this local laundering to Gamble’s vision for the col- and a plasma television,” he said. could be. to entertain you as well. With only on the lobby and Cum- hot spot. lege.” “If someone is outside of the The lobby fi nally matches the the free Internet access, you can mings Art gallery, but the PAC The best part of all is the busi- The PAC offi ces did not close PAC they can watch the TV to beauty of the rest of the area; get much needed work done, or offi ces were moved, and a new ness is located only fi ve minutes this summer, they temporar- see what is going on inside.” this is what it should have been chat with friends online. coat check and photography lab from Mercyhurst, at 1821 E. ily moved to the PAC’s green Fuhrman added that the area in the fi rst place.” All of these great services are were built. 38th st., which is close to many room. not only fi ts in functionally but Brace also commented on the offered to students, all while “The archaeology program restaurants, banks, superstores The new offi ce is located across also aesthetically. beauty of the renovated area. their clothes are being washed had grown to the point where it and much more. the lobby from its old location. “Mercyhurst has always been “The new gallery has beautiful and spun. With the store hours needed additional room, so it ex- American Coin Laundry is un- Fuhrman said that the new of- interested in beauty and build- fl oors and wonderful lighting. from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, tended into the old photography der new management, and they fi ce is smaller but more organized ing something to inspire. Before It’s great that anyone can stop doing laundry is not such a hassle lab, which was in the archaeol- want to stress the new services and effi cient than before. they build, they look at a space by and appreciate the art in this anymore. ogy area of Zurn,” Fuhrman they are offering, especially to “Now there is a coat check, a and envision what that space new facility.” explained. new marquee outside, new carpet college students. Learning differently leaps into its 20th year of success Smith, and the current director, Princeton Review and K and W Stacey Laveen, a senior and By Kate Collins Dianne Rogers, will be honored Guide to Programs for Students fashion merchandising major, Contributing writer for their contributions. with Learning Disabilities has been a part of the program The Learning Differences “The most gratifying part of since her freshman year. In 1986, Mercyhurst became Program strives to help students the job for me is when people Laveen had always been told in known as the first college in with disabilities succeed not only walk across the stage and give high school that she wasn’t going Pennsylvania to incorporate a in the classroom, but after gradu- me a hug and say ‘I didn’t think I to graduate. program that recognized the ation as well. was going to make it’ and I know “Hearing you can’t do some- need of special services for stu- It provides academic adjust- I really did have a small part,” thing because you have a dis- dents with learning disabilities. ments such as testing accom- said Rogers. ability and then seeing that I Dr. Barbara Weigert became modations, auxiliary aids and “The biggest thing that the can succeed makes all the differ- the fi rst director of the Learning peer tutors. program taught me was to be ence,” she said. Differences Program beginning It also offers a more structured self-confi dent. No matter what “Dianne has motivated me to with only 12 students. program that includes individual my learning problems are, I think believe I have the capabilities to After 20 years, the program has assistance throughout the stu- of the way I process information succeed,” Laveen said. worked with over 438 students. dent’s college career, mediation as a difference, not a disability,” Stacey currently has three job The program is celebrating its with faculty and staff, assignment said sophomore Megan McDon- offers with Dillard’s. She will 20th Anniversary and will hold a of carefully selected note takers, ald, a sports medicine major who graduate in May and move on to special reception during parents’ tutors and summer programs has been involved in the program begin her career. weekend on Oct. 14. with special courses. for two years. “It’s so amazing, the hard At 10 a.m., students who have On average, the program en- “ I learn differently from others work people put in...I can’t even graduated will be recognized for rolls about 80 students. and just because I learn different- fathom it,” Rogers said. their achievements in the pro- It is recognized as a bench- ly doesn’t mean I’m not capable Andy Finkel photo gram. Dr. Weigert, along with mark program by two different of learning. I think studying hard Director of learning differences, Dianne Rogers helps the program’s founder, Sr. Maura independent rating sources, is the biggest thing,” she said. student with homework. PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD September 27, 2006 September 27, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 CAMPUS CAMPUS LIVING To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] LIVING Soul warming recipes Pohl named as new It’s time to unplug and get engergized Health Benefi ts and Alternatives lunch when on the run. Then, refrigerate the steak in director of college Green Team is making innovative changes and helping the campus become more aware The varieties of foods in this Make It Yours a bowl of your favorite teriyaki dish offer many nutrients and Some alternatives to using or barbecue sauce for more than With Meg health benefi ts. chicken on this pizza are to use two, up to 24 hours. counseling center encourages the community to Team is what Magoc called, “the tenance is going to measure the By Kelly Oldach The carbohydrates come from beef or pork your choice all de- When you’re ready to prepare fi rst familiarize themselves with long-term Master Plan for the amount of energy spent on that Contributing writer the pizza dough, protein from pends on your preference. the meal, cook the steak in the contemporary environmental is- Mercyhurst College landscape.” day and then compare it with a the chicken and other vitamins This meal has a lot of room sauce in a skillet. Add vegetables and Kyle By Lakyn Bianco sues. Once people are aware of The main goal of this plan is to normal day for the college. Contributing writer and minerals in the vegetables. for every individual’s preferences, once the meat is browned and Just as most students have these problems, they can work strengthen, maintain and elevate Events include solar cooked One way to make the dish from the meat to the choice of cook until the steak is prepared and create your own version of settled back into their normal for positive change and take re- the aesthetic beauty for which food in Garvey Park, a yoga healthier is to grill the chicken spices that you add to the meal. to your taste and the vegetables Pillsbury’s great recipe. The Mercyhurst Counseling school routine, the Mercyhurst sponsibility as leaders to benefi t Mercyhurst is known. workshop, a drum circle, a raffl e separately so that it would elimi- If you don’t like spicy foods, do are tender. Center has a new director this Green Team has been working not only the college, but also the Devising an environmentally for a mountain bike, a farmer’s nate the oil from stir frying. not use the chili powder. Then, continue the recipe at Any questions or Com- year, Dr. Pat Pohl. incredibly hard to do the same. world around them. responsible strategy for manag- market and a bonfi re to close the This pizza is a meal in itself Instead, opt for a marinade to step 3. When it comes to food ments email us at As director, Pohl will act as Diversifying energy sources, Professor Chris Magoc, Green ing the landscape and bringing festivities, along with many other but goes great with a small salad. fl avor your meat. Steak, a per- there is room for experimenta- [email protected] spokesperson for mental health working on the college’s “Master Team faculty chair, is extremely biological diversity of fl ora and happenings throughout the day. The leftovers from this meal are sonal favorite, is cut into strips tion and adaptations to recipes. issues on campus and direct the Plan, ” scheduling events and get- excited to get the year started. fauna to the campus will help “It will be one huge day of also delicious and can be a quick like chicken. Don’t be afraid to try new spices training program for clinical ting those interested in making “We are trying to move Mer- the Green Team to achieve this fun,” Rulli said. interns. a difference more involved are cyhurst College away from fossil goal. For more information on “The number one focus is just a few of the many things fuel and use more renewable Student Green Team Represen- this or any other events or to to provide the best counseling Andy Finkel photo Mercyhurst Green has planned energy, more green energy,” he tative Megan Rulli, with the help R.S.V.P. for “Pure Energy: Un- Chicken Fajita Pizza: services for students as we can,” Dr. Pat Pohl for this school year. said. of a few committees, has been plugged” send an e-mail to Ingredients Equipment said Pohl. “I like the small school feel The “Green Team,” as it’s With a 10 percent wind-energy active in setting up a long list of [email protected]. Pohl explained that through you get at Mercyhurst, and I like known around campus, is an purchase made three years ago upcoming events. As Magoc said, “The Green programs involving different working within that environ- environmental organization that and geothermal heating/cooling The biggest of these takes Team is a way for us to be more 1 Tbsp. oil Large skillet organizations on campus, such ment. Everyone has been very acts toward achieving a harmoni- systems in the library, the PAC place this Saturday, Sept. 30. conscious of the world around 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pizza pan or large cookie sheet as the Athletic Department or welcoming which is a big plus, ous relationship between humans and Hirt, the Green Team has However, the event will open us and make a difference the best 1 garlic clove Spoon Residence Life the counseling and there is a positive value sys- and the environment. According met with success. with a farmers market from 11 we can as individuals.” 1-2 tsp. chile powder Large knife center will be able to expose tem here that clicks with me. I to its mission, team members As if these two expansions a.m. to 4 p.m. in Garvey park. “It is a vehicle for making a dif- itself to students and have a think Mercyhurst is a good fi t,” “live, work and behave in ways weren’t enough, the college has “Pure Energy: Unplugged” is ference for a better world ... and ½ tsp. salt Cutting board positive effect. she said. that sustain the integrity and received four solar panels to be a daylong event, from 2 p.m. to if you’re not doing that, you’re 1 cup red or green bell peppers “We can make a subtle ap- Pohl moved to Erie from Chi- biodiversity of earth.” installed in a yet-to-be-deter- 11 p.m., in which the Mercyhurst just taking up good oxygen.” 1 cup onion proach to students through cago, where she worked in the Following the mission of both mined building in the spring of community will be asked to So come join the festivities this 1 package Pillsbury® pizza crust (10 oz.) programs and in these small counseling center at Lake Forest Mercyhurst College and the Sis- 2007. unplug everything and conserve Saturday, and remember: ½ cup salsa group settings we can have an College for over 13 years. ters of Mercy, the Green Team Another ambition of the Green as much energy as it can. Main- UNPLUG EVERYTHING! impact,” she said. She received her Psy.D. from 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese Pohl hopes to promote aware- Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Wheeling, Illinois. ness on campus of the benefi ts Directions the counseling center has to As an undergraduate, she studied offer. sociology at Northern Illinois 1. Heat the oil in the skillet on medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the chicken to the skillet and stirfry for 5 “During their career most col- University. minutes or until it is browned. lege students feel stress and are Pohl has previously worked Fuhrman’s 2. Stir in the garlic, chile powder, and salt. When that is combined add the onions and the bell peppers. Stir fry un- in distress from the pressure of in the corporate world in sales til the vegetables are tender. academics to relationship prob- and advertising but found she 3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. cider mill will lems, and the counseling center wanted to be in the psychology 4. Spray the pizza pan or cookie sheet with a cooking spray. Then unroll the dough and place on the pan. Bake can help. There is no problem fi eld. I the dough for 8 to 10 minutes before adding the toppings. too small, and counseling is for “I realized this is where I need meet your fall 5. When dough is done baking, take it out of the oven and spoon the chicken mixture onto the dough. everyone. Awareness of that to be in life,” she said. 6. Pour the salsa on top of the chicken and then sprinkle the cheese. is hopefully something we can Pohl is anticipating a positive 7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. fantasy needs enhance,” she said. experience with the entire Mer- Pohl is looking forward to the cyhurst community. This is a Pillsbury recipe and works the best with the Pillsbury® brand Pizza Crust. The recipe yields about 6 to 8 slices opportunities that await her at ERI of pizza. Mercyhurst.

PAC renovations provide better accommodations Innovative laundromat In addition to being a land- By Adam Hicks mark the mill also supports Contributing writer “The new lab has 12 new com- brings suds into 21st century local farmers, using apples By Jen Helbig puters and technology for digital grown on orchards in North Contributing writer photography.” The owner is a Mercyhurst East, which come in 15 dif- Peggy Brace, fi ne art faculty By Shannon Kelley alumnus, a published author and With the official start of ferent varieties including Mc- Contributing writer In 1969, the Zurn recital hall and director of the art gallery, was a professor at Behrend and autumn on Sept. 23, the tem- Intosh, ginger gold and honey was built with only 250 seats. In said that the art department is Gannon. He is offering to help Andy Finkel photo perature is dropping and the crisp. 1996, the Mary D’Angelo Per- very appreciative of the new Laundry is seen as a pain to students with papers or studying Rusty Wallace and Jen Krupa made a lovely homecoming couple last Saturday. leaves are beginning to change The store recommends their forming Arts Center was added gallery. many, but laundry as we know it all while their clothes are being color. cider slushies, which according to Zurn, but the lobby was not “The new gallery is a source of is about to change. washed. For many students piles of to senior Andrew Kochirka, built to match the size of the pride for our department,” Brace The new era includes high The owner is there almost leaves and brisk autumn winds are “absolutely amazing, the auditorium. said. “Lots of people have want- capacity and high speed spin every night and throughout the Meet the ‘Hurst evoke thoughts of pumpkins, best slushie I have ever had.” Michael Fuhrman, director of ed to hold art shows there. There washers. Although those new day, and would like to encourage baked goods and apple cider. The Gumthers purchased the Performing Arts Center, was has been a lot of excitement for features are great news for many students to come in and seek The best place to go to get the cider mill last year and one of a team of employees to the new administration’s support students who wait until they run help in formatting and orga- homecoming these seasonal delicacies is in addition to keeping time- help with the planning of the of the arts.” out of every pair of underwear nizing thoughts to formulate a Fuhrman’s Cider Mill, which honored traditions have made renovations. “This is a bold move for the and have about seven loads to structured paper, or simply have is an Erie County landmark some unique changes in what

He said that the small size of new administration to begin do, that is not even the best part a paper revised. and only a short walk from the store offers. Photos by Adam Hicks the lobby was always an issue at with,” Fuhrman said. “They are of this laundry revolution. Of course, if you are not king and queen Mercyhurst campus. During the summer they This famous cider mill, opened up the front porch in North East on an internship, the back of the college’s mind, moving toward the future, and Andy Finkel photo Free high-speed Internet ac- seeking help with writing, mov- but last spring was when Mercy- it’s a great statement to make. cess, expert writing help and ies are going to soon be shown on 1218 E. Gore Road, was a successful test to let local and she continues to come up with new ideas. hurst decided to make changes. This project is a real testimony Student enters into the expanded new PAC. exam coaching is also being on the TV’s in the laundromat RYAN “RUSTY” JENNIFER founded by Charles Fuhrman growers sell produce. Renovations were done not offered at this local laundering in 1896 and is celebrating its The store is offi cially open For any student who loves to Gamble’s vision for the col- and a plasma television,” he said. could be. to entertain you as well. With only on the lobby and Cum- hot spot. 110th year of operation. from Sept. 1 to Christmas Eve, fall and the food that goes lege.” “If someone is outside of the The lobby fi nally matches the the free Internet access, you can WALLACE KRUPA mings Art gallery, but the PAC The best part of all is the busi- While the building has re- offering tours of the mill to along with the season, I recom- The PAC offi ces did not close PAC they can watch the TV to beauty of the rest of the area; get much needed work done, or offi ces were moved, and a new ness is located only fi ve minutes cently been refurbished, the schools and large interested mend a visit to Fuhrman’s Ci- this summer, they temporar- see what is going on inside.” this is what it should have been chat with friends online. coat check and photography lab from Mercyhurst, at 1821 E. MAJOR MAJOR roof still proudly displays the groups, and there are plans to der Mill for home made jams, ily moved to the PAC’s green Fuhrman added that the area in the fi rst place.” All of these great services are were built. 38th st., which is close to many year 1896 and the store still keep the mill open until New large carving pumpkins under room. not only fi ts in functionally but Brace also commented on the offered to students, all while HRIM EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEM. ED. “The archaeology program restaurants, banks, superstores uses antique equipment for Year’s Eve. $5 and local Erie produce. The new offi ce is located across also aesthetically. beauty of the renovated area. their clothes are being washed AGE AGE had grown to the point where it and much more. producing its famous cider. When you enter the store, Owners Bill and Sarah per- the lobby from its old location. “Mercyhurst has always been “The new gallery has beautiful and spun. With the store hours 21 21 needed additional room, so it ex- American Coin Laundry is un- Fuhrman’s offers the tradi- the smell of apples surrounds fectly describe the rich heritage Fuhrman said that the new of- interested in beauty and build- fl oors and wonderful lighting. from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, tended into the old photography der new management, and they HOMETOWN HOMETOWN tional apple cider ($4.10 per you; however, the fresh bakery and love for the mill. “What fi ce is smaller but more organized ing something to inspire. Before It’s great that anyone can stop doing laundry is not such a hassle lab, which was in the archaeol- want to stress the new services WEST CHESTER, PA MENTOR, OH gallon) and some new fl avors, is another fall food option. The can you say about this place? and effi cient than before. they build, they look at a space by and appreciate the art in this anymore. ogy area of Zurn,” Fuhrman they are offering, especially to like cherry-apple cider ($4.65 bakery offers home made pies, We love it here and we are just “Now there is a coat check, a and envision what that space new facility.” SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT explained. new marquee outside, new carpet college students. per gallon) and concord grape- such as apple, cherry or pump- taking care of it for a while. LACROSSE TEAM AMBASS, LEADERSHIP CERT., apple cider ($2.55 per half gal- kin and are around $5 each. The public is outstanding, FAVORITE DRINK COMMUTER CLUB, SENIOR GIFT lon). According to owners Bill Sarah also told me that the continuing to support this MILKSHAKES COMM. and Sarah Gumther, “We take baker’s assistant, Colette Okey, business for so many years, it Learning differently leaps into its 20th year of success FAVORITE ANIMAL FAVORITE DRINK our cider seriously here.” is a student at Mercyhurst is a great neighborhood.” Smith, and the current director, Princeton Review and K and W Stacey Laveen, a senior and MONKEY SHIRLEY TEMPLE By Kate Collins Dianne Rogers, will be honored Guide to Programs for Students fashion merchandising major, Contributing writer FAVORITE COLOR FAVORITE ANIMAL for their contributions. with Learning Disabilities has been a part of the program KELLY GREEN DOG The Learning Differences “The most gratifying part of since her freshman year. In 1986, Mercyhurst became Program strives to help students the job for me is when people Laveen had always been told in FAVORITE BOOK FAVORITE COLOR known as the first college in with disabilities succeed not only walk across the stage and give high school that she wasn’t going WHERE’S WALDO BLUE Pennsylvania to incorporate a in the classroom, but after gradu- me a hug and say ‘I didn’t think I to graduate. FAVORITE MUSIC FAVORITE BOOK program that recognized the ation as well. was going to make it’ and I know “Hearing you can’t do some- HEART PUMPING MUSIC MY BROTHER THE CREEP need of special services for stu- It provides academic adjust- I really did have a small part,” thing because you have a dis- OVERALL FAVORITE THING FAVORITE MUSIC dents with learning disabilities. ments such as testing accom- said Rogers. ability and then seeing that I Dr. Barbara Weigert became modations, auxiliary aids and “The biggest thing that the can succeed makes all the differ- THE BEACH EVERYTHING the fi rst director of the Learning peer tutors. program taught me was to be ence,” she said. FAVORITE TEENAGE PASTTIME ACTIVITIES Differences Program beginning It also offers a more structured self-confi dent. No matter what “Dianne has motivated me to MUTANT TURTLE SLEEPING, EXERCISING, FRIENDS with only 12 students. program that includes individual my learning problems are, I think believe I have the capabilities to MICHELANGELO FUTURE PLANS After 20 years, the program has assistance throughout the stu- of the way I process information succeed,” Laveen said. FAVORITE FOOD MOVE TO CLEVELAND AND TEACH worked with over 438 students. dent’s college career, mediation as a difference, not a disability,” Stacey currently has three job The program is celebrating its with faculty and staff, assignment said sophomore Megan McDon- offers with Dillard’s. She will DAIRY QUEEN BLIZZARDS DEFINING QUOTE 20th Anniversary and will hold a of carefully selected note takers, ald, a sports medicine major who graduate in May and move on to FUTURE PLANS “I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM special reception during parents’ tutors and summer programs has been involved in the program begin her career. MOVING SOUTH, PLAYING GOLF, MY FRIENDS” weekend on Oct. 14. with special courses. for two years. “It’s so amazing, the hard HAVEING A GOOD TIME INTERESTING FACT At 10 a.m., students who have On average, the program en- “ I learn differently from others work people put in...I can’t even DEFINING QUOTE SHE WAS HOMECOMING QUEEN IN graduated will be recognized for rolls about 80 students. and just because I learn different- fathom it,” Rogers said. “JUST LIVING THE DREAM” HIGH SCHOOL, ALSO their achievements in the pro- It is recognized as a bench- ly doesn’t mean I’m not capable Andy Finkel photo gram. Dr. Weigert, along with mark program by two different of learning. I think studying hard Director of learning differences, Dianne Rogers helps The outside of Fuhrman’s cider mill displays the perfect picture of autumn. the program’s founder, Sr. Maura independent rating sources, is the biggest thing,” she said. student with homework. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD September 27, 2006

OPINION To contact: [email protected] What about Darfur? Bok to the future: Harvard ends early admissions

Philadelphia Inquirer, editorial MCT newspapers

Bok to the future. In the movies, young time traveler Marty McFly goes back to the 1950s and inadvertently messes with the futures of his then-teenage parents. That was then; that was Hollywood. “Bok to the future” is a drama playing out in the admissions offi ces of about 100 elite colleges nationwide. If it’s a hit, those colleges will soon be doing less to mess with the minds of bright young high school students, and their parents. Derek Bok, interim president of Harvard Univer- sity, announced recently that Harvard would scrap MCT its early admissions program beginning next year. Bok’s plot twist deserves the glowing reviews it Refugees wait in camps in the Darfur region of Sudan until violence in their towns and is getting. villages is quelled. Other elite schools that have used early admis- MCT without consent of that country’s government. sions programs to enhance their prestige, including Early admissions programs have been By Ellen Koenig Lesson 2: The U.S. alone does not have the man- the University of Pennsylvania, would be wise to known to place pressure on high school Contributing writer power to fi ght three different wars. Logistically follow his example. students, have been labeled as discrimina- there is no support from the home front and there Princeton said Monday that it would. tory and have been cited as the cause of is no manpower to uphold a mission. That collective sigh you just heard is from talented If you are apathetic to world events, you should poor college choices. still be aware of the obvious news breakers, such as Lesson 3: Presently, economic sanctions may high school kids expressing relief. the recent invasion of southern Lebanon by Israel, seem like a good idea, but from what historians and They know how these programs push high-stakes The pressure on kids to zero in on one brand- the energy of the upcoming elections and even the economists have told us, they never work. Essen- choices about college applications earlier and ear- name school and go the early admissions route can growing genocide in the Sudan. It is not a political tially, they end up hurting the domestic population lier into their high school years; send their Type-A shadow their whole high school career, turning that issue, but a people issue. more so than government itself. parents into a competitive frenzy; and pack their time into a grim credential hunt that leads kids to The truth is, 400,000 people have been slain and Lesson 4: Calling on China to quit trade relations days with stress. lose weight, sleep and perspective. tortured under President Umar Hassan Ahmad al- with Sudan and oil investments is very unrealistic. Early admissions is It also stampedes many students into Bashir. Darfur is not on the top of this administra- Sudan is a key source for Chinese oil, which is a mostly about 100 or the wrong college choice; a lot can tion’s agenda and the United Nations cannot enter driving force of their economy. so “brand-name” col- For some change in teenagers’ self-understanding Sudan without consent of the government. The U.S. can try to stop supporting Sudan; in- leges. For some prom- and aspirations between the spring of I witnessed the Save Darfur Now rally that took directly, however, trade is so intricate with China ising kids, the pressure junior year, when the early admissions through the exchange of monies, the U.S. ends to get into such a col- “promising kids, maneuvering heats up, and the spring of place on Sept. 17 in Central Park West, Manhattan. I was somewhat embarrassed for the speakers but, up supporting the al-Bashir government in some lege distorts their high the pressure to senior year, when they used to choose nonetheless, still inspired by their dedication. way. school years as early as colleges. The rally for Darfur was sponsored in large part However, as of Sept. 20 the African Union has ninth grade. get into such a Early admissions discriminates by by various Jewish federations and a large number committed troops until the end of the year, which Early admissions social class. of Christian organizations. These two groups have is mainly the result of international pressure. So in programs are hardly Most kids who take that route can come together for a few movements. this sense it should give the people of Sudan and to blame for all of college distorts afford to hire private advisers, or are The Jewish community was made up of members the world a little but of security. that, but they don’t in high schools that have savvy college from the Orthodox, Reform and Conservative Through the study of history, international affairs help. their high school counselors. movements and Christian churches represented and political trends, my conclusion has been that Given that Harvard Most American high school students every sect from Evangelist to Unitarian. corrupt dictators are like the snotty kids who always is the brand name to years as early as aren’t nearly so fortunate. Legislation from other organizations other than want attention. If you just ignore them, eventually top all brand names The average ratio of those students to the U.N. has been drafted in recent months, in- they will go away. Even though this may take a good in higher education, ninth grade. college counselors is 500-1. cluding Sen. Joseph Biden’s (D-DE) resolution in 50 years, they usually fall in the end. its de-escalation could Swearing loyalty to one school also March 2006 calling for a NATO-established no-fl y However, it is often hard to let them be, as they have a benefi cial ef- means kids and families lose any lever- ruin the lives of their own people in the process fect. ” age to play one school off another to zone and a NATO bridging force on the ground in Darfur to protect civilians in the interim until a through economic destruction, killing and chaos. For those of you get more fi nancial aid. UN mission can be deployed. This poses the diffi cult question, what should, or who have never been through the intense ritual, So why has early admissions spread? This resolution passed unanimously. can, the world do? here’s how early admissions works: Colleges, in It works for many colleges deemed to be in the Recently, the U.N. passed a resolution to send For up-to-date information on this situation, I hopes of locking in a good share of the attractive elite ranks. peacekeepers to maintain order in the country encourage you to visit www.savedarfur.org, http:// applicants, reserve a portion of the slots in the next It ensures them their share of top-level, tuition- and protect the refugees in rural Sudan. The U.N., www.unicefusa.org and http://hrw.org keyword class to kids willing to apply early (in the early fall paying students. however, is not authorized to send peacekeepers “Darfur.” of their senior year). How is that elite determined, anyway? or troops without the support of the Sudanese Even if our options of assistance are compli- These programs come in several fl avors: One In many ways, a popular infl uence is the U.S. government. cated and limited, it is important for the world to requires students to apply early only to that college, News and World Report rankings. In fact, many of the speakers at the rally and understand the atrocities taking place in Darfur and to commit to attend if accepted. The other A while back, colleges fi gured out that stressing the causes they posed for resistance were quite so they can help in anyway possible. This truly is requires students to apply early, but does not force early admissions was a way to game the U.S. News illogical. a humanitarian crisis and deserves international them to commit then. rankings, to improve their ratings for selectivity Lesson 1: According to the U.N. charter, the attention and, if possible, action. The advantages of early admissions programs and desirability. global organization is not allowed to send troops tend to flow more to the schools than to the Cynics and competitors say Harvard, being Har- students. vard, isn’t risking much in this move. For the students, it means fewer application fees The brightest of the bright will still want to ex- and essays to write - if you get in. perience the Yard. CNN: your 24-hour no-news source And for students who have good, but not slam- But, closer to home, the University of Delaware, dunk, credentials for an elite college, it could push an institution whose prestige has been on the rise, our so-called news channels spend time talking them over the line. earlier this year made the same choice to abandon By Chris Bodley about how great www.youtube.com is (I am not That covers the advantages. Now, the disadvan- early admissions - and it says it likes the results Contributing writer kidding) and what college students do when their tages. so far. parents cannot watch them. Here are some fun news clips from this past By the way, “experts” suggest that maybe col- week: “Don’t hook up with guys when you are lege kids should be fi tted with tracking devices sloppy drunk,” “There’s no place like dome,” “We (GPS on cell phones?) or be forced to submit to all know Paris Hilton isn’t the smartest person,” and random drug tests. It does not seem to occur to Are you wondering… “Finally we know the answer to the question…. Is the news anchors that these ideas are idiotic or Clay Aiken gay?” against the law. These headlines were not seen on morning talk The simple fact is that TV news no longer focuses shows or on comedy satire shows. These gems on news, it focuses on fl uff that is believed to ap- What is appropriate to do in a particular situation? were heard coming from the mouths of CNN peal to a wider market of Americans. How might you act or respond? correspondents. I understand that, from a marketing standpoint I remember a time when the news provided us providing programming that interests a wider base How do you decide what is right or best? with, well, news. of consumers is a good idea but, come on TV news, I do not know when Paris Hilton’s intellect or Clay we all know what kind of people watch your chan- ??? Aiken’s sexual orientation became legitimate news. nels. They are people who are interested in… you OK, I guess it still is not legitimate news, but then guessed it, the news, the real news. Do you have tough dilemmas right here on campus? why is it treated as such by channels like CNN? I CNN and others like it are losing a consumer thought we invented a place for that information base that has become increasingly fed up with the In your dorm…In a class…On a team… to be dispersed to lonely, depressed individuals lack of intelligent discussion on once respected Or… who need to idolize fl eeting pop culture icons: E! news outlets. So here it is news channels, leave the Entertainment Television. celebrity news to E!, leave the fashion to whatever This information has no business being on it is that those people watch (I think there is a style Do you have big questions about world events? what could formally be called a reputable news channel and Bravo has that German girl on it) and broadcaster. please stop trying to add humor into your reports; I may be wrong, but I think that those who propa- you will never be more clever or as pointed as the gate themselves as respectable journalists and news political satire found on other networks. Ask the Ethicist! distributors have a responsibility to tackle cultural Just stick to the news, the real important stuff issues that are of importance. It is not like we are that could better inform the American populace living in a time in which nothing of signifi cance about the world in which they live. is occurring. Oh, I did not mean just to pick on CNN; I used The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist” is to provide insight and refl ection on On the contrary, the time spent on talking about it as an example. All of the news channels are everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals on campus. America’s asinine celebrities can be spent on is- guilty of ignoring real issues and promoting pro- sues spanning from the upcoming congressional gramming based upon pop culture nonsense. Well, elections, the complex realities of international everyone but Fox News, I do not think we can call The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, relations, the disturbing trends in American edu- Fox a legitimate news source. It is like reading the but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators, and staff cation, the polarization of American politics, the Christian Science Monitor and saying that it does socio-economic reasons behind why New Orleans not have a bias, though with interesting articles. Re- who will take turns responding to submitted questions. has yet to make any real recovery in the wake of ally, there is some good writing in that bad boy. Hurricane Katrina or a critical assessment of the And I know that I did not really talk about the To submit a question, e-mail [email protected]. American political landscape. “No place like dome” news clip. I had nothing to Your e-mail address will be removed to ensure anonymity. Instead of addressing signifi cant issues like this, say about it. I just thought it was funny. September 27, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

Healthcare continues to be an issue The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly When people lose coverage from their jobs, they St. Louis Post-Dispatch, editorial often try to fi nd it on what’s called the individual MCT newspapers market. About 60 percent of the people who con- The Good sidered buying a policy on their own said they Health insurance often is described as a personal didn’t because of the price. That’s not surprising. The Mercyhurst Green Team is hosting “Pure Energy Unplugged” this Saturday on campus. responsibility. If you don’t get it from your job, Insurance companies make money by limiting the The day will be fi lled with environmental events, including a farmer’s market, solar power dem- you’ve got to buy it for yourself. That’s the theory number of sick people they cover. People who buy onstrations, a bike raffl e and several information stations. Additionally, students will be asked to anyway. insurance on their own are more likely to be older unplug several items in their dorm rooms or apartments in order to conserve energy. Students The reality is quite different. About 90 percent or have health problems than those covered by will also be asked to sign a petition in order to enact a $15 annual “Green Energy Fee” to pro- of people who shop for individual health insur- group plans. That makes them the kind of custom- mote conservation practices on campus. The environment is a pressing issue for our generation ance never buy it, the nonpartisan Commonwealth ers insurance companies don’t want. Companies that must be addressed. The Mercyhurst Green Team is leading the charge to make Mercyhurst Foundation reports. Most can’t afford it. Some can’t price policies accordingly. About half the people a more responsible and sustainable example for the community. get it at any price. with individual coverage have premiums of $3,000 That’s a matter of increasing importance and a year or more. That’s true of only 20 percent of concern to us all. A record 46.6 million Americans the people in group plans. The Bad were uninsured last year, largely because the num- People with individual coverage also are more Sidewalks were built for walking pedestrians. Maybe members of maintenance should keep that ber of people getting health insurance through their likely to be poor. One-third have incomes of less in mind as they zip up and down the sidewalks with no regard to anyone in their path. All too jobs has declined steadily. In 2000, 64 percent of than $40,000 a year, just over twice the federal often, students are forced off of the sidewalks into the grass, mulch, mud, etc. to avoid injury. If Americans got health insurance at work. By 2005, poverty level for a family of three, compared to driving on the sidewalk is necessary, the least the drivers could do is maneuver their Gators off it was 59.5 percent. 24 percent with group coverage. the sidewalk and around students. In part, that’s because insurance premiums have At least a third of those who try to buy individual increased much faster than infl ation. On average, coverage are turned down outright or denied cov- family coverage now costs about what a full-time, erage for existing health problems. In some cases, The Ugly minimum-wage worker makes in a year. coverage is delayed for a time, often two years. Part is also because of the growing role of small Insurance works best when risks are pooled and It’s midterm time already. It seems like we just returned to our lovely campus, but the term is business in the local and national economy. Small shared among the greatest number of people. But already almost half over. Along with midterms, come a lot of caffeine fi lled nights at the library companies often don’t have enough workers to illness can strike anyone, anywhere. The question and massive amounts of stress. And if that’s not bad enough, the end of September also means get affordable group health insurance rates, and is whether we should face it together or on our the beginning of cold temperatures and, you guessed it, the chance of snow. their premiums can rise quickly if one employee own. gets seriously ill. Hot tubs, plasma TVs, limousine rides . . . college life? When most students think of college, they have images of messy, In the Loft-Right building, students enjoy expansive city views, here. cramped dorm rooms and the possibility of a crazy roommate. This granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom, modern designer What if such elitist behavior occurred here at Mercyhurst? has been the stereotype of college life for as long as anyone can furniture and satellite TV hook-ups. The lobby for the building boasts Can you imagine some kid rolling up to class at the Hirt Center in remember . . . until now. a fi replace and a pool table and right next door houses a Starbucks a black limo? I think not. A recent report on CNN.com and a tanning salon. Each student has their own private bedroom Now I know times are changing. I know my generation has come reveals a side of college most and a bathroom is shared by no more than two people. to expect more and wants to enjoy the fi ner things in life. But is this of us will never experience, Illinois State University is quickly following suit and is planning con- really necessary? but one that is becoming much Allison struction of a “Club Med for students.” This would include outdoor This is not how college was meant to be. more common. Moore volleyball courts, hot tubs and plasma TVs for every unit. Although, I admit the sometimes uncomfortable living situations Imagine paying a moving Now if you’re reading this sitting on your God-awful furniture in in college can be a hassle. But, honestly, living and working through crew to move you in and out your cramped dorm room or Briggs/Lewis apartment, you’re prob- these hassles give students valuable life lessons. of your apartment. ably thinking, “What the heck?” or “Why am I here?” In the traditional college environment, students are practically Imagine hiring personal maids Opinion editor But wait there’s more. forced to be social, make new friends and learn to co-exist with oth- to clean your place and do your In Manhattan, Madpackers, a moving company designed especially ers peacefully, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. laundry. for college students has taken the idea of the posh college student College is supposed to be a time where students learn to rough Imagine your parents moving you in and then wanting to live there to a whole new level. it and make it on their own. A time when budgeting is needed for themselves. This company now offers students a limousine ride to class so they survival and Easy Mac is considered a decent meal. This is the swanky future of college. can, “arrive like a rock-star.” Luxury should be earned, not given away. Students sipping a latte Take DePaul University in Chicago for example. DePaul has com- Are you freaking kidding me? enjoying their city views or a dip in the hot tub is not reality, and pleted a residence building known as Loft-Right where students enjoy It may be just me here, but I think this is way over the top. I can- the last thing my generation needs is more of a disconnect from the all the comforts of home, and then some. not wrap my mind around it, even if we are talking about Manhattan real world.

Students comment on college’s new logo

“I think it’s goofy. “I think it’s a cool The old one – the “Yes – because it design that benefits plain ‘M’ is fine. portrays a more ar- the college.” They should actu- tistic view of the ally go back to the school.” Thomas Church ‘10 old ‘MC.’” Lindsay Peters ‘07 Luke Hindley ‘08 What do you think about “Personally, I don’t like it. The old one “I think that the “The logo looks the new is more eye catching. new logo makes our like a child designed The new one looks school look trashier it; we need to imple- Mercyhurst like letters clumped and less classy.” ment the old one.” together.” Alicia Simbeck ‘07 Mike Aiello ‘ 08 College logo? Amanda Pakutz ‘07 TheMERCIAD Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Jessica Kocent News Editor [email protected] Chelsea Boothe Campus Life Editor [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Ryan Palm & Matt Jackson Sports Editors [email protected] Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] Andrew Finkel Photographer [email protected] Katie Diley Production Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected]

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MTC newspapers letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD September 27, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe International guitarist plays at PAC BuZz SEPT. 28. Bill Maher. Ben- From Colombian concert halls to Erie, Irene Gomez promises to impress edum Center, Pittsburgh. France and won two medals: the Brazilian Heitor Villalobos. By Christina Ferranti Golden Medal in Guitar and the Lately, Gomez has contributed SEPT. 28. The Wreckers. Contributing writer Golden Medal in Chamber Music to the world of research. She ob- Center for the Arts, Uni- of the Claude Debussy Conser- tained the Mention “Tres Bien” versity of Buffalo, Buf- Irene Gomez has traveled vatorium at Saint Germain in for her work on “Manuel Maria falo. across the world, including Laye, France, where she studied Ponce: Une Vie Une Oeuvre.” France, Germany, Switzerland, with the Spanish master, Javier Additionally, her work has SEPT. 29. Foreigner. House Spain, The Czech Republic, the Quevedo. been revealed at several different of Blues, Cleveland. United States and Colombia, es- Irene Gomez has produced conferences and guitar-related tablishing a career that deems her three albums in her career as well events. SEPT. 30. Nintendo Fu- as one of today’s most renowned as playing in many well-known She has been associated with sion Tour with Hawthorne classical guitarists. orchestras and speaking at con- playing in the National Univer- Heights, Relient K, Plain Javier Hinojosa, a specialist ferences. sity Symphonic Orchestra Music White Ts. Tower City Am- in ancient music at the Scola A longtime friend of Gomez, Department and the Bogotá phitheater, Cleveland. Cantorum de Paris, comments Andres Samper, talks about her Philharmonic Orchestra soloist. on Irene Gomez’s musicality most recent CD, “IMAGENES,” In 1998, Gomez returned to SEPT. 30. Insane Clown and brilliant performance style, and the overall expression it Colombia, and, presently, she Posse. Agora Theatre, noting Gomez’s sparkling intel- exudes. teaches as a professor at the Cleveland. ligence and exquisite sensitivity “Irene gives proof of her mov- National University of Colombia as an artist. ing understanding of the music Superior Academy of Arts of SEPT. 30. Blue Man Group. He describes her as an artist contained in this recording by Bogotá and School of Music of Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. who knows how to elegantly means of a contrasting, balanced the Juan N. Corpas University. enhance the eloquence and en- and above all, very expressive Irene Gomez will perform at SEPT. 30. Built to Spill. chantment in her music and ren- interpretation. Mercyhurst College on Sunday, Town Ballroom, Buffalo. ders homage to music through “Its color, always warm and Oct. 1 at 2:00 pm in the Walker her incredible guitar playing round, opportunely accentuated, Recital Hall. SEPT. 30. Cracker. Rex techniques. together with a spontaneous and This event is sponsored by Theatre, Pittsburgh. On Gomez began to study music playful rhythm, highlight her an Erie surgeon and his wife, sale at Ticketmaster. at an early age at the National rich and natural discourse,” says Dr. Manuel and Cheryl Forero, University Musical Conservatory Sampler. originally from Colombia and OCT. 1. Clap Your Hands with master Gentil Montana. She Gomez embraces a wide variety familiar with the spectacular per- Say Yeah, Architecture in continued on with her education of music in her repertoire, which formances given by Gomez. Helsinki. House of Blues, and became the fi rst guitarist to ranges from a sixteenth-century Tickets are on sale in the box Cleveland. graduate Summa Cum Laude fantasia by Alonso Mudarra and office. Prices include: Adult: from the University of Colom- an eighteenth-century Bach pre- $17.50; Senior/Student/PC: OCT. 2. Veruca Salt, Agent bia. lude to contemporary composers $15; Youth: $5.; MC Student w/ Sparks. House of Blues Photo Courtesy of the PAC Eventually, she traveled to like Argentinian Jorge Morel and ID: $5. (Cambridge Room), Cleve- Internationally acclaimed Irene Gomez performs at PAC. land.

OCT. 3. Jamie Cullum. By- ham Theater, Pittsburgh. ‘Crank’ delivers action and humor anything and anyone who stands Full of shooting, gore, fi ghts OCT. 3. Social Distortion, in his way. and destruction, “Crank” doesn’t Supersuckers, Blackpool After speaking to his doctor, leave room for a bathroom Lights. House of Blues, (Dwight Yoakam) who is un- break. Cleveland. orthodox to say the least, Chev The movie’s style varied slightly discovers that the only way to from the typical action movie, OCT. 3-15. Musical. Monty stay alive is to keep moving and offering slow-motion and fast- Python’s Spamalot. State keep the adrenaline fl owing. motion scenes sporadic subtitles, Theatre, Cleveland. After several car demolitions, split screens, and grotesque murders, and, with the help of images of the heart fi ghting to OCT. 4. Nick Lachey. Pal- many drugs, Chev is able to keep survive. ace Theater, Cleveland. On his heart pumping. Though the style seemed a bit sale now at tickets.com. cheesy in areas, it did help to in- crease the urgency felt through- OCT. 4. Vanilla Fudge out the movie. performing “Led Zep- With the fast pace and ex- pelin I.” House of Blues, Crank treme seriousness of the matter, Cleveland. one would see little room for “doesn’t leave laughter. OCT. 4. Cursive. Club Zoo, But the writers managed to Pittsburgh. room for a throw in bits of sarcastic humor and hilarious scenarios that OCT. 5. Robin Trower. Rex bathroom helped to lighten the mood and Theatre, Pittsburgh. On leave the viewer asking, “Are you sale at Ticketmaster. break. serious!?” Though it doesn’t leave you OCT. 5. James Blunt. A.J. hoping for a sequel or anxiously Palumbo Center, Pitts- waiting for it to come out on burgh. ” Throughout the chaos, he frus- DVD, “Crank” is definitely a tratingly tries to reach his ditsy movie worth forking over the OCT. 5. Melvins. Grog Photo Courtesy of www.crankfi lm.com girlfriend, Eve (Amy Smart), seven bucks. Shop, Cleveland. Jason Stratham fulfi lls the quota for action and humor in the new fi lm, ‘Crank.’ with whom he hopes to escape Despite its cheesy subtitles the business. that kind of remind you of the OCT. 5. Jenny Lewis and With his clever tricks and ulti- roadrunner and coyote holding the Watson Twins. House By Jessica Nulph was an action fl ick with little- crime organization, wakes to fi nd mate disregard for the law, Chev up their signs in times of distress, of Blues, Cleveland. Contributing writer known actors. Five minutes into he’s been poisoned by rival, Ricky the movie, I couldn’t shut my Verona (Jose Pablo Cantillo). fi ghts desperately to survive -- no the movie has a wealth of sus- eyes, let alone blink. The Chinese “potion” leaves matter the cost. pense and faultless continuity. OCT. 6. Comedy. Ron I went to see “Crank” late on “Crank” automatically piques Chev with only one hour to live. “Crank” is action-packed and To top it off -- you hardly ever White. Warner Theatre, a Sunday night, literally half your interest from the get go. Overcome with anger, Chev very fast paced. get to say, “I knew that was going Erie. On sale at Ticket- asleep. Chev Chelios (Jason Stratham), takes to the streets of Los Ange- The movie, which is about an to happen!” master. I didn’t expect much and knew a hit man for a major West Coast les in search of Verona, crushing hour and a half running time, little of the movie, other than it seemed to fl y by. OCT. 6. David Sedaris. Pal- ace Theatre, Cleveland.

OCT. 6. Elton John. Mel- Mel Brooks’ Tony Award-winning musical comes to The Warner lon Arena, Pittsburgh. The “sure-fi re” theatrical disas- By Melissa Brandt ter is later to be called “Spring- OCT. 7. Jerry Lee Lewis. A & E Editor time for Hitler.” Be assured the Pepsi Cola Roadhouse, rest of the musical is as crazy as Burgettstown. The Erie Broadway Series is that title implies. bringing Mel Brooks’ “The The New York Times called OCT. 7. Blue Man Group. Producers to the Warner Theatre “The Producers,” “a blissful Quicken Loans Arena, Oct. 24-26. spectacle that will leave you Cleveland. Everything you’ve heard is delirious true! Mel Brooks has put the The musical is directed and OCT. 7. Chicago. Akron comedy back into musical com- choreographed by fi ve-time Tony Civic Theatre, Akron, edy. USA Today called, “The Award winner Susan Stroman. Ohio. Producers,” the funniest, most Stoman worked on many other fearlessly irreverent thing ever successes, including “Crazy For OCT. 7. Badfi sh. House of seen on stage!” You” and “The Music Man.” Blues, Cleveland. On sale at Based on Mr. Brooks’ Academy “The Producers” swept the Ticketmaster. Award-winning 1968 film of 2001 Tony Awards, receiving the the same name, “The Produc- most awards (12) in Broadway OCT. 8. Wish You Were ers” follows a down-on-his-luck history. Here. Lorain Palace Civic theatrical producer Max Bialys- The Awards included Best Center, Lorain, Ohio. Photo Courtesy of www.producers on broadway.com tock and mousy accountant Leo Musical, Best Book of a Musi- Mel Brooks’ award-winning musical ‘The Producers’ comes to the Warner Theatre. Bloom. cal, Best Original Score, Best OCT. 8. KMFDM. House Together they hatch the ul- Scenic Design, Best Costume Tickets for “The Producers” Prices range from $37.75- Producers” visit www.eriebroad- of Blues, Cleveland. timate scam: raise more money Design, Best Lighting Design, are on sale now at the Erie Civic $57.75. wayseries.com. than you need for a sure-fire Best Orchestrations, Best Cho- Center Box Offi ce and all Tick- For more information on either Courtesy of Goerie.com Broadway fl op and pocket the reography and Best Direction etmaster Locations. the Erie Broadway Series or “The difference. of a Musical. September 27, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] Gore’s global warming warning

By Megan O’Hare ILM REVIEW Contributing writer F P Like many Americans today, we “An Inconvenient Truth” is do not know much about global a documentary that illustrates warming except for the fact that the immense problem of global it does exist. warming. This documentary presents Al Gore, who has been study- the evidence about the growing ing this topic since the early ’80s, problems facing the world. presents in the documentary Gore informs us that if we the facts that are resulting from do not change this pattern of global warming. global warming around, more ice He shows a picture of the will deteriorate in the Arctic and earth from space and points out glaciers will not exist. If that ice that snow is melting on the tops does break apart, Shanghai, San of mountains, bodies of water Francisco, New York and other are becoming smaller in size and coastal cities will be in severe shorelines are receding. trouble. Also, in the past 14 years, the Gore is extremely passion- world has seen record high tem- ate about this subject and has peratures, hurricanes in South dedicated over 20 years speaking America and, most recently, about global warming and how it Hurricane Katrina doubled in is such a fatal problem. strength as it passed from Florida Through “An Inconvenient to the Gulf Coast. truth,” he presents this valu- The major cause is the burn- able information in hopes that ing of fossil fuels such as coal, Americans will become better oil and gas. informed citizens and make Gore states that if we do not efforts to change this situation take immediate action to fi x these immediately. problems, in about 10 years the Gore states, “We have a moral planet will gradually start deterio- imperative to, as individuals and rating and by then it will be too as a nation, to do something late to change anything. about global warming, the dra- Global warming is defi nitely a matic, precipitous rise of world Photo Courtesy of the PAC major and current problem fac- temperatures in the atmosphere, Global warming has the potential to alter and devestate the world Americans and others have become accustomed to. ing our environment. on land and in bodies of water, The rate of carbon-dioxcide caused by greenhouse gases.” Being educated on this issue is cause of global warming. car that has been tested and does that will result from it. emissions is dramatically increas- While Gore says Americans are extremely important. Once we People should consider alter- not have negative effects on our This fi lm will play at the PAC ing and this, among many of the responsible for global warming, have this information, it is our native forms of transportation, environment. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 2 and other environmental changes, is he also believes that Americans duty to share it and try to change such as buses or walking to their “An Inconvenient Truth” is a 8 p.m. presented throughout the movie can be the solution as well. the condition. destination. very powerful movie that is sure Tickets are free for Mercyhurst as graphs and pictures that will What can we do to reverse Also, the gas Americans fi ll up If purchasing a new car, one to inform viewers about global College students with ID (limit make this problem even more global warming and prevent it in their cars each week is a major should consider buying a hybrid warming and the consequences one per person). alive and real. in the future?

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SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Volleyball drops sixth straight in GLIAC

games. Sophomore outside hitter We defi nitely have the potential By Kelly Oldach and co-captain Jenna Matson led to win some more games but Contributing writer the Lakers with 19 kills, 15 digs, right now we’re just trying to take one block solo and one block one game at a time,” she said. The Mercyhurst women’s vol- assist. The Lakers look to end this six leyball team is looking to put the Senior middle hitter Megan -game losing streak with back- fi rst half of their 2006 season Fargo had 11 kills, one assist and to-back road conference games behind them. one block solo. Lauren Kubinski, on Sept. 29 and 30 against Ferris The Lakers lost their fi fth and a sophomore outside hitter, led State and Grand Valley. sixth consecutive games this past the team with four solo blocks No big changes will be made weekend at the Mercyhurst Ath- and added nine kills and two digs to get the team back in the win letic Center leaving them 6-10 while freshman setter Julia Butler column. overall and 1-7 in the GLIAC. had 46 assists on the night. “We will probably tweak the Despite the losses, Head Coach The following day proved no lineup, but it’s mostly an execu- Ryan Patton seemed surprisingly better for the Lakers as they fell tion thing. The execution has got optimistic about the season. victim to Ashland University in to be better,” Patton said. “The GLIAC is a mid-level three games. “There are a lot of aspects of Division I conference so it’s very Kristen Peterson, a junior out- out game we need to work on, Andy Finkel photo easy to start off 1-7,” he said. side hitter, led the team with 12 but a big part of it is staying Jeff Powell (19) and the Mercyhurst defense allowed just four shots on goal in a 1-0 loss “We knew we had a long way to kills and nine digs. Matson had mentally tough and reducing to Northern Kentucky. The lone goal came from a penalty shot in the second half. go and we’re making small steps, nine kills, one ace and ten digs the amount of errors we make,” just not all that fast as the record while Butler continued her solid Matson said. indicates. play with 33 assists. “Well, we have a lot to work “I’m looking at the big picture Following the losses, Matson on. We’ve been playing good in Men’s soccer win streak and not panicking. I want to win could not be more in-synch with practice but we just need to bring a championship at some point the thoughts of Coach Patton. that energy into the game. but the only way to get there “It’s a tough conference, but “A lot of times I think we ends at nine with loss to is to keep making those steps,” we’re not giving up yet, and we’re dwell on our mistakes but we Patton said. going to keep working hard and need to learn to get past that and The women fell to the Univer- hopefully take home a few wins build the energy back up,” said Northern Kentucky sity of Findlay on Friday in four in the second half of our season. Kubinski.

first from the penalty spot at winner in the 12th minute, tak- By Finella Annand 48:18 before Tyler Emerick gave ing his goal tally to eight for the Contributing writer Mercyhurst the lead at 73:36 with season. an assist from strike partner in The Lakers went into Sunday The Mercyhurst men’s soccer crime Kurt Young. afternoon’s game against North- team had its eight-match-win- The Lakers held on to their ern Kentucky with a record of ning streak snapped as Northern lead and a green and blue victory 9-1 and anticipation of a tough Kentucky defeated the Lakers seemed likely until Costa scored contest ahead. 1-0 Sunday at the Mercyhurst his second goal of the night with The only thing separating the Soccer Field. only three minutes remaining in two teams at the end of the The defeat, however, came on regulation, sending the Gannon day was a dubious penalty kick the back of two impressive wins fans into raptures of applause. decision. Braden Bishop took against Gannon and Saginaw Gannon had all the momen- advantage of the referees call Valley State on Wednesday and tum going into extra time and and converted the spot kick in Saturday, respectfully. the Mercyhurst men knew they the second half for the game The Lakers started the week would have to fi nd another way winner. well with a nail-biting, 3-2 double to defeat their archrivals. The closely contested game overtime win against cross town The fi rst period of extra time saw little action on either net, rivals Gannon. The GLIAC saw Mercyhurst under a lot of exemplifi ed by the fact that there showdown was eventually won pressure from the rejuvenated were only eight shots on goal for the Lakers by Kyle Jackson, Gannon side. during the entire contest. Andy Finkel photo who slotted the ball home at the However, neither team man- Andy Tait came closest for the Coach Ryan Patton gives his team a pep talk during a match against Findlay on Friday. 101.25 mark for the victory. aged to fi nd the back of the net, Lakers in the fi rst half when his Jackson and the team’s delight setting the stage for Jackson’s powerful volley from inside the was apparent as he ripped his dramatic winner at 101.25. box was denied by Northern shirt off in celebration and ran Jackson started the move by Kentucky goalkeeper, Andy the length of the Gannon soc- passing the ball to Jason Pedra. Ortman. cer fi eld. He continued his run, and Pedra “The season has to go on,” said Laker Inn The game was closely fought expertly threaded the ball in be- Tait after the game. “One defeat Fall Term from the start as each team tried hind the Gannon defense for the doesn’t make us a bad team and to get the upper hand. sprinting Jackson to latch onto I think we have come a long way Galley Grill Dinner: Gannon struck fi rst on 22.46 slid past the Gannon goalkeeper since last season. Unfortunately S- Turkey Burger with a goal from Rudi Costa. to fi nish the dramatic contest. Northern Kentucky always seems They held for a 1-0 lead at the The Lakers followed up their to get the upper hand on us. We Lunch: M- Sloppy Joe break. hard fought win against Gan- haven’t beaten them in the four T- Philly Cheesesteak Some strong words from non with a 4-0 domination of years I have been here.” M-Southwest Burger W- Laker Burger coaches Keith Cammidge, Dale Saginaw Valley State on Saturday The Mercyhust men will have T- Quesadilla Th- Barbeque Chicken White and Nenad Vidakovic afternoon. to put the disappointment of F- Sizzlin’ Salad during halftime helped to lift the Three Mercyhurst players tal- the defeat behind them as they Wednesday Wraps! spirits of the Lakers and the men lied their fi rst goals of the season now enter into a streak of seven Th- Taco Salad S - Barbeque Chicken came out all guns blazing in the as Nicholas Thompson, Zach away games. F-Chicken Patty second half. Hiltner and Matt Richards all The men’s road adventure be- S- Cheeseburger The Lakers hit Gannon with a got in on the action with second gins with a 7.00 p.m. kick off at Hours of Operation: pair of second half goals to take half goals. Houghton on Wednesday. NEW: Pancakes! 8am-11am Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. a 2-1 lead. Jason Pedra struck Tyler Emerick got the game Chocolate Chip, Banana, or Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. Blueberry Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. OSU in driver’s seat, but has Laker Express Wraps long road to BCS championship Buffalo Chicken Look for Laker Express Barbeque Chicken the top two spots, all they have to Iowa can rain on, if not down- Veggie and humus By Brian Davis do is keep on winning and they’ll right ruin, OSU’s championship MCT Newspapers be headed to Glendale, Ariz., for hopes this weekend. The 13th- Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and the BCS national championship ranked Hawkeyes haven’t exactly Tomato Granted, it’s still September. game. been competitive in this series But the Bowl Championship Se- Buckeye and Trojans fans lately. Ohio State has won nine Hours of Operation: ries picture now has more shape should pause before harassing of the last 10. and defi nition since the Harris their travel agent, though. Fans Let’s say OSU does get past Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. Interactive pollsters weighed in of other top-10 teams shouldn’t Iowa, though. The Buckeyes Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. with their fi rst top-25 rankings give up hope, either. probably would be favored in ev- 11:30-8:00pm Saturday & Sunday Closed of the season. If the Texas game didn’t raise ery game leading up to the Nov. There were really no big sur- doubts about Ohio State’s viabil- 18 showdown against Michigan prises Sunday. Ohio State de- ity at No. 1, Saturday’s sluggish at the Horseshoe. buted at No. 1, and Southern start against Penn State should Even if Jim Tressel’s club does California was No. 2. Auburn, have. build up an 11-0 record to that FEATURES: West Virginia and Michigan The Buckeyes’ run defense point, it’s not guaranteed the vot- Subconnection rounded out the top fi ve. gave up another 142 yards. Quar- ers will stick with the Buckeyes. This Week: Chicken Caesar Sub Fans might be asking them- terback Troy Smith seemed Last year, USC had 110 out of Meatball Sub selves why this is important. rather unimpressive in complet- 113 fi rst-place votes in the initial 6” Sub $3.50 Italian Sub After all, there’s a ton of football ing 12 of 22 passes for 115 yards, Harris poll on Sept. 25. By Nov. remaining, right? and Ohio State got shutout in the 20, USC had just 88 fi rst-place The Buckeyes and Trojans fi rst half at home, no less. votes. Texas had 25. 12”Sub $5.50 Hours of Operation: are 1-2 in both the Harris and The 28-6 fi nal score doesn’t Ohio State and USC sure look Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. USA Today coaches polls, which look so good when you learn good in the BCS race as of today. Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. make up two-thirds of the BCS the Buckeyes had two intercep- Just remember one thing. It’s still formula. tions returned for touchdowns September. Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. Now that they’re entrenched in in garbage time. September 27, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] High expectations for women’s hockey After successsful 2005-06 season, team looks to go one step further in 2006-07

gust. By Ryan Palm The team has also continued to Sports editor be noticed by its peers, in the fi rst USCHO.com poll of the year, The 2006-07 season for the Mercyhurst opened the voting Mercyhurst women’s hockey at the No. 5 position, a tie for team is one fi lled with high ex- the highest they have ever been pectations, expectations Coach on the poll. Michael Sisti thinks his team Only four hockey giants stand can meet. in front of them in Wisconsin, “Obviously, we are excited to New Hampshire, Minnesota and start the season, we’ve been look- St. Lawrence. ing forward to this day since the The Lakers proved early that end of last season,” said Sisti. the signifi cant recognition they “We expect to do great things. have received thus far is le- We expect to win a lot of games. gitimate, claiming a 4-2 win over I am positive that this is the best Etobicoke on Sept. 22. team we’ve ever had,” he said. The Dolphins are a profes- That expectation was echoed by sional team from Toronto, and team captain Julia Colizza, who, the team under a different name at the team’s media preview night skated to a tie last season against stated, “With our big senior class, the Lakers. hopefully we can win ourselves a Mercyhurst got its scoring national championship.” from four different players, a After making their second display of how deep the goal consecutive NCAA playoff ap- scoring for Mercyhurst will be pearance in 2005-06, the Lakers this season. expect to not only make the The team got goals from playoffs, but to advance toward Andy Finkel photo Agosta, Chouinard, Jones and a National Championship this Ashley Palagni (22) and Jackie Jarrell (9) play against former Laker goaltender Desi Clark (1) Friday. Nugent. season. Hosier and Drennan split time There are certainly many rea- sistant captains in 2005-06. leading scorer sophomore Val- medal Olympian Meghan Agos- Colontino is very familiar with in the net, with Drennan fi nish- sons one should expect such In addition to Colizza, the erie Choinard, alternate captain ta, who committed to playing at Mercyhurst, having been a player ing the contest and picking up results from this team, ranging other offensive seniors are Sarah Stephanie Jones and a pair of Mercyhurst in late June. on the men’s team in the late the win. from a large senior class, a tal- Kurth and Stefanie Bourbeau. stellar goaltenders in junior Laura Agosta played for the Canadian 1990s and served as an assistant The Lakers leave early Friday ented group of returning un- The other seniors include Hosier and sophomore Courtney Olympic team that won the gold for the women’s team from morning to travel to Maine for a derclassmen and an outstanding defenders Michelle Bonello, Jill Drennan. medal in the 2006 Olympics, and 2001-2002. pair of non-conference games. recruiting class. Nugent and Ashley Pendelton. Perhaps the biggest talk of the proved to one of the team’s best Prior to his return to the hill These early games against Mercyhurst has seven seniors Senior Leslie McArthur fi lls a upcoming season is the outstand- players. he had coached for the women’s tough opponents will be critical returning to the ice for their fi nal utility role for the Lakers, play- ing recruiting class brought in by “Our staff does an awesome program at the University of for the Lakers if they want to season. ing both offense and defense Sisti and assistant Aaron Kemp. job in bringing in student ath- North Dakota since 2002. keep thier high ranking in the Included in that group is Coliz- depending on which side needs This class brings an interna- letes. One of the hardest jobs in The Lakers continuing to shine national polls. za, who as a junior fi nished sec- a hole fi lled. tional fl are, as well as a nationally athletics is fi nding great people to on the national spotlight, includ- Following that weekend set, ond on the team in both goals “Our strength is in our veteran competitive fl are that Mercyhurst replace great people,” said Sisti. ing competitively during this past the Lakers are home for the and total points, tallying 20 and leadership. It’s a huge benefi t to hockey has never seen before. The staff has changed slightly summer. next three to host Colgate, No. 42 respectively. have them around with getting Included in that class are play- since last season with the depar- Four players were part of the 6 Dartmouth and No. 12 Provi- Her leadership on and off the our new players accustom to this ers who have played for national ture of long-time assistant Maria Team Canada U-22 team three dence. ice is what her teammates see as level,” said Sisti. teams in Finland, Sweden and Lewis, who left Mercyhurst to were named to the Canadian The team does not begin con- important, something that was The Lakers return a number Canada. pursue other interests. National Inline Team, and three ference play until Dec. 9 when demonstrated last year. Also, she of key players from last year’s One of the most prominent Sisti quickly named Paul Colon- played in the National Women’s they travel to Robert Morris. was named one of the team’s as- underclassmen group, including recruits in the country is gold tino as his top assistant. Fall Festival in Ontario in Au- Women’s soccer edges Saginaw to remain perfect in GLIAC Cardinals for an alleged push in now recorded nine consecutive By Andy Tait the penalty area. wins following an opening day Contributing writer Stephanie Roy converted the defeat to Quincy University. spot kick cutting the Lakers lead “We turned in a very tough and Another week passes and yet to 2-1. physical performance and even another win goes in the bag for Mercyhurst was able to hold on though we weren’t at our best it the Mercyhurst women’s soccer for the last 10 minutes to see out proved enough to get the win,” team as they improved to 9-1 for the victory. said Jacque Sluga. the season. Sophomore goalkeeper Re- Jacque’s twin sister echoes the It appears little will stand in becca Heintzman continued her views of her sister and feels the their way of reaching the playoffs good form in goal for the Lakers team will peak at the right time. this year as they registered a hard as she made seven saves to help “We are satisfi ed with our cur- -fought win over the Cardinals keep the Cardinals to just one rent level of play but we know of Saginaw Valley on Saturday goal in the game. we can raise it another few gears morning. Senior captain Finella Annand yet,” said Adrienne Sluga. The win extends Mercyhurst’s is the most experienced member Annand has represented her winning run to nine straight of this year’s team and she has native country of Scotland and games. been a major contributor to the has been around a number of The Lakers were out for re- Lakers’ success over the past good teams. But she claims that venge following last years 4-2 few years. this the best Mercyhurst team she defeat in Saginaw, Mich. “We had a lot of possession has played on.

The game proved to be a very Andy Finkel photo but they defended well and made “The team is doing really well close and physical encounter, Lisa Melander (17) moves the ball upfi eld against Saginaw Valley on Saturday. things diffi cult for us,” Annand of late, but we will have to pick with both teams picking up said. it up another gear on Friday,” yellow cards and registering 16 Lakers a precious lead. dominate possession but found sure as her sister as she clinically The Cardinals battled hard said Annand. shots. Moments later, the Lakers it diffi cult to convert their pos- fi nished off the move, doubling against a quality Laker team and The Lakers entertain No. 4 The Lakers took control of could consider themselves un- session into goals. the Lakers, lead with only 30 appeared to match Mercyhurst in Grand Valley State (9-0) at 4 p.m. the game in the 36th minute as lucky not to have added to the That was until Lisa Casement minutes remaining. every department but could not on Friday September 29. sophomore forward Sarah Powell score line as Powell saw an effort slipped in a pass to Adrienne However, the Cardinals showed make it count when it mattered. The game will prove to be a was judged to have been upended rebound back off the post as Sluga behind the Cardinals, their resilience as they battled The defeat drops Saginaw Val- huge fi xture for the Lakers, as in the box. they tried to add to their lead. defense, leaving her one-on-one their way back into the game. ley State to 6-4 for the season. they will hope to cement their Jacque Sluga coolly slotted In the second half, the Lak- with the keeper. In the 81st minute, the referee The Lakers have certainly de- position as one of the nation’s home from 12 yards to give the ers came out and continued to Sluga showed the same compo- awarded a dubious penalty to the veloped a winning habit, having top teams. Sports shorts from the week ... hind Ferris State’s winning total who defeated marnik 6-4, 6-2. the week was the Mercyhurst By Ryan Palm of 584 but ahead of Gannon’s As a team, the two were seeded Invitational, a two-day event in Sports editor fi nal total. The team travels to No. 3 yet fell to No. 8 pairing which the Lakers fi nished 10th the Wayne State Invitational this from Missouri-St. Louis. of 14 teams in the fi eld. Flood wins Regional Tour- weekend. The team fi nishes the fall leg In windy conditions, the Lak- nament of their season when they travel ers struggled on day two of the Men’s tennis falls short to Duquesne Oct. 14. event, but Caitlin Cummings led Senior golfer Brendan Flood the team with a two-day score took home medalist honors this Two players from the men’s Women’s golf fi nishes busy of 183. past weekend at the Great Lakes tennis team fell short of their weekend Finally, at the Gannon Invita- Fall Regional. high hopes at the ITA Champi- tional the team fi nished third of Flood followed an opening 72 onships on Saturday. The women’s golf team had a fi ve teams. with a round of 3-under 69 to Mariano Fava and Lee Michael busy weekend, playing in a trio of The University of Findlay and claim fi rst place out of golfers Marnik played in both singles invitational tournament. Gannon bettered the Lakers, who from 23 teams. and doubles competition after First up was the Penn State fi nished ahead of Wheeling Jesuit As a team, Mercyhurst fi nished surviving the tournament’s open- Behrend Invitational on Sept. and Ohio Valley. in 13th place, moving up two ing matches. 21. There the Lakers fi nished Carolyn Halinda was leading places after day one, due in part Fava was seeded No. 5, but fell second of fi ve teams with a score scorer for the Lakers with an to Flood’s performance. to No. 12 Peter Grimsley 7-5, 6-2. of 351 only trailing Gannon who 88. The Lakers fi nished 305-307 Marnik, a No. 15 seed, was forced shot 328.. for a total of 612, which was be- to face No. 2. seed Stefan Borg, Their second invitational of PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD September 27, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Football downs Gannon

This Weeks Results... Lakers beat Golden Knights 35-14 to claim Niagara Cup

Field Hockey...... Sept. 24, L 4-0 Shippensburg By Ryan Palm Sports editor Women’s tennis...... Sept. 22, L 8-1 Ferris St. Sept. 23, L 7-2, Grand Valley St. In its second year of existance, Women’s soccer...... Sept. 23, W 2-1 Saginaw Valley the Niagara Cup is coming to the Men’s soccer...... Sept. 20, L 3-2 Gannon hill for the fi rst time. Sept. 23, W 4-0 Saginaw Valley St. By virtue of winning the foot- ball game against Gannon on Sept. 24, L 1-0 Northern Kentucky Saturday, Mercyhurst lays its fi rst Women’s volleyball...... Sept. 22, L 3-1 Findlay claim to the trophy. Sept. 23, L 3-0 Ashland The rivalry between the two Football...... Sept. 23, W 35-14, Gannon teams was renewed in 2004 when Gannon’s football program Men’s golf...... Sept. 24, 13 of 23, NCAA Regional Qual. joined the Great Lakes Inter- Women’s golf...... Sept. 21, 2 of 5, Penn St. Behrend Invite collegiate Athletic Conference Sept. 23, 10 of 14, Mercyhurst Invite (GLIAC), of which Mercyhurst Sept. 24, 3 of 5, Gannon Invite had been a part since 1995. In both 2004 and 2005, Mercy- Men’s water polo...... Sept. 20, W 9-7, Penn St. Behrend hurst was defeated in the rivalry Sept. 23, W 13-11, Washington & Jefferson game, each time in front of a Women’s hockey...... Sept. 22, W 4-2, Etobicoke (ex) large crowd fi lled with fans of Andy Finkel photo both teams. Quarterback Mitch Phillis threw 14 of 19 for 239 yards and a touchdown on Saturday. In the news... Finally, in 2006, the tides have changed and the Lakers are the Scanlon. touchdown run by sophomore for the rest of the contest. best college football team in Erie, On a botched field goal at- tailback Richard Stokes. Special teams also proved to Hill honored by GLIAC with a 35-14 win over Gannon. tempt, Scanlon picked up the This defensive stand and ensu- play a big part for the Lakers, The two teams squared off errant snap and then attempted ing score proved to be a back- particularly with the leg of senior Mercyhurst punter Brandon Hill was honored by the GLIAC Saturday at Tullio Field on the to throw the ball near the end- breaker for Gannon. With the punter Brandon Hill. this week, named its Special Teams Player of the Week. Hill Mercyhurst campus. zone for a fi rst down. game at 28-7 the Golden Knights For the afternoon, Hill punted punted four times for 209 yards, good for an average of 52 Mercyhurst played a very com- His pass was intercepted by a lost all the momentum they had four times for 209 yards, good yards. plete game, performing well on Gannon defender who returned built up. Stokes’s touchdown in for an average of over 51 yards. both sides of the football, as well it all the way to their end-zone, the third quarter was his third of Additionally, Hill had a key Not only is that top among among GLIAC punters for this week, as on special teams. pulling the Golden Knights back the game. punt in the fourth quarter, when but Hill also leads the conference in punting average with a The Lakers got out to a very into the game by the score of On the afternoon, he ran the he launched a 49-yard kick to pin 41.4 mark. hot start, and never cooled down 21-7. ball 25 times for 166 yards, the Gannon at its own 4-yard line. until the fi nal whistle blew. On the ensuing kickoff, the highest rushing total for a Laker Hill was honored by the GLI- Athletes of the Week Mercyhurst put up three touch- Lakers fumbled on the return, in over a decade. AC as its Special Teams Player of downs before Gannon could and Gannon recovered for a tre- Junior quarterback Mitch Phil- the Week for his performance. score, at one point leading the Richard Stokes from football and Adrienne Sluga from mendous swing of momentum in lis had his second stellar per- Mercyhurst will look to build Golden Knights 21-0. women’s soccer were named this week’s Mercyhurst Athletes favor of the Golden Knights. formance in as many weeks on upon momentum built up from Gannon got on the scoreboard of the Week. The Mercyhurst defense dug Saturday, throwing 14 of 19 for this past week, as Ashland Uni- in an unusual fashion, picking in, however, and was able to stop 239 yards and a touchdown. versity is next up on the sched- up their fi rst score on a 95-yard Stokes had a career game against Gannon, rushing for 166 Gannon on downs deep inside Outside of the two minutes of ule. interception return. yards and three scores in the team’s 35-14 win. His rushing Mercyhurst territory. madness during the third quarter The team travels to Ashland What is even more unique total was the highest for any Laker in over a decade. The Laker offense rewarded the in which the team turned the ball this weekend where they face about the play is who tossed the defense with a long drive down over twice in as many plays, the a team that is also 1-3 on the interception - place-kicker Phil Sluga scored the game-winner in the Lakers’ 2-1 win over the fi eld, culminating in a 1-yard Lakers did not commit a turnover year. Saginaw Valley State on Saturday. Her fourth goal of the season came 15 minutes into the second half, giving the Lakers a 2-0 lead at the time. Men’s hockey has new look for 2006-07 The team is now 9-1 overall and 2-0 in the GLIAC. Hunt and Dave Borrelli, will them together,” Gotkin said. new captain this year in senior Football was named the Team of the Week for its convincing By Steven Barr not be with the team this year, For the upcoming season, forward Kyle Gourgon. Along win over cross-town rival Gannon on Saturday. The Lakers Contributing writer so Coach Gotkin knew a strong Coach Gotkin is focusing on hav- with assistant captains Ryan upended the Golden Knights 35-14 to take home the Niagara recruiting class would be critical ing a more balanced game plan. Toomey and Pat Henk, Gourgon Cup for the fi rst time since its inception last year. Men’s ice hockey coach Rick to the success of this season. “We want to have four solid was voted for by team members Gotkin knows the season ended “There are some pretty big lines that can play with any team and coaches last spring. Athletic Department Changes a little too early for his team last shoes to fi ll, only time will tell.” in the country. Rather than rely Mercyhurst, who enters the spring. Along with the loss of Hunt on one or two players, we want season ranked No. 31 in the Mercyhurst Director of Athletics Pete Russo announced some Even though they reached the and Borrelli, the Lakers lost to rely on 25. The ‘committee’ country, will really be tested internal changes in his department last week. There are no Atlantic Hockey Final Four for captain Scott Reynolds, a strong approach to winning games,” early in the year as their fi rst few new personnel involved, however, there were promotions and the third straight year, they were defenseman Conrad Martin, and he said. weekends put them against very assignments of new duties. let down by the 3-2 double OT forward Mike Pochatek. The Lakers will need to stay formidable opponents. loss to Bentley in March. While it is never easy to replace competitive in an Atlantic Hock- On Oct. 13, they’ll travel to Matt Grimaldi had served previously as Assistant Director But the 2005-06 season is a players who have been with the ey Conference that gets better Big Rapids, Michigan, to take on of Athletics and Compliance Offi cer, but has been promoted thing of the past now, and Got- team for three or four years, every year. Ferris State University for two to Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and kin has put together a new team the Lakers do have a promising The conference added two new non-conference games. Administration. that will likely be as competitive freshman class. teams this year in Air Force and The following weekend is the as ever. On defense, they will add Derek Rochester Institute of Technol- kickoff of Atlantic Hockey and Grimaldi will now oversee the hockey building maintenance “Our goal has always been to Fischer from International Falls, ogy, and the traditional pow- the Lakers play defending cham- and supervising all work study students. win the regular season, and win Minn., Cullen Eddy from Hidden erhouses of Holy Cross and pion Holy Cross. the conference,” Gotkin said. Valley, Pa., and Matt Fennell from Sacred Heart will continue to Students can see the team in Mercyhurst wrestling Coach Tony Cipollone has been named While the Lakers fell just short Melfort, Saskatchewan. rival Mercyhurst. action for the fi rst time on Oct. 7, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services. Among of this goal, last year Laker fans Up front, the Lakers add four With Jamie Hunt’s early jump when they host St. Clair College his new responsibilities are monitoring grades and class can be assured that the team will forwards that Gotkin describes to the NHL, and Holy Cross’s in an exhibition match-up. attendance of the 700-plus student athletes, working on have a good run at it again in as “strong, fast, quick with the Sweet 16 upset of No. 1 Min- The Connecticut Huskies will increasing attendance at events, and also working with the ‘06-’07. puck, and intense.” These include nesota, Atlantic Hockey achieved be the fi rst conference rival to intramural program to improve its offerings. One key to success for the Neil Graham from Okotoks, two signifi cant fi rsts last season, travel to Mercyhurst, and stu- upcoming season will be for the Alberta, Chris Risi from Thor- which will attract better recruits dents can see that series starting Finally, Head Athletic Trainer Mary Ann Love is the new Lakers to maintain their powerful old, Ontario, Cody Collins from to the conference. October 27. Senior Women’s Administrator. She will provide female offense of last year. Kelowna, British Columbia and Gotkin welcomes the stronger As always, Coach Gotkin com- representation in the athletic’s administration department, The Lakers had four players in Nick Vandenbeld from Port Co- competition in Atlantic Hockey, mends the student body on something Russo called “long overdue.” the top 10 nationally in scoring, quitlam, British Columbia. saying it “will be much, much their tremendous support of and they led all of Division I Gotkin likes the way his young better this year, which is a good his team. Baseball adds new pitching coach teams with 4.17 goals per game. team is taking shape. thing. Atlantic Hockey continues “Our fans are amazing, we’re Two of their top four point “We have all the components to to get better, and get respect.” very excited to get started with Head baseball coach Joe Spano announced last week that getters from last season, Jamie be very good, we just need to get The Lakers will be led by a the season,” Gotkin said. he has selected Mark Johnson to be his pitching coach for the upcoming season. Johnson has a wealth of experience in baseball on both the amateur and professional levels. Field hockey falls to No. 2 Shippensburg Johnson spent nearly a decade in minor league baseball as well as stints with both Houston and Detroit’s major league goal for the Lakers and played stingy defense,” Coach Stacey long run,” Gaudette said. teams. By Chris Van Horn the whole game. Gaudette said. The seniors on this team have Contributing writer The loss was the fourth straight Mercyhurst has played these done a great job of working with He played college ball for the University of Hawaii, and served for the Lakers and it dropped teams well despite not having the freshmen. as an alternate on the 1996 US Olympic baseball team. The Lakers’ fi eld hockey team their overall record to 2-5. much of an offensive attack. “We have to cut back on men- continued its tough early season Mercyhurst played an extremely The Lakers managed just fi ve tal mistakes and work harder to Mercyhurst goes NHL schedule against No. 2 ranked diffi cult schedule the fi rst half of shots in the loss against Ship- fi nish on the offensive end with Shippensburg this week. the season. pensburg, while the Raiders got more consistency. If we do these Friday night marked the fi rst time that a Mercyhurst student Mercyhurst gave the Raiders Three of their fi ve losses came off 34. things then we will have a chance has laced up in a National Hockey League (NHL) uniform. all they could handle in the fi rst against teams ranked in the top 10 Tough defense coupled with to win some games,” Gaudette Washington Capitals defender Jamie Hunt attended half before eventually falling by including No. 1 ranked Blooms- the amount of young talent on stated. Mercyhurst from 2003-2006, and played over 20 minutes in a score of 5-0. burg, No. 2 Shippensburg and the Mercyhurst roster has led to Mercyhurst continues its sched- Friday’s exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Shippensburg led by the slim- No. 8 East Stroudsburg. inexperienced mistakes and lack ule on Sept. 28 at Seton Hill. mest of margins at the break but Hats off to the Lady Lakers, of offensive production. The Lakers’ next four games Hunt did not score in the contest, however, did play good scored four goals in the second though, because they have played However, Gaudette is not wor- are on the road before return- defense and had a shot-on-goal. half to secure the victory, includ- each ranked opponent tough all ried about her squad. ing home on Oct. 19 to take on ing two in a three-minute span the way to the end. “The girls are going to get it Seton Hill for the second time Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- which helped increase the lead “We’ve kept it close but in together. This tough schedule has this season. thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to to 4-0. the end these teams were just been a great learning experience [email protected]. Julie Smith made 16 saves in too deep and played extremely and should help us win in the