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THE MERCIAD Forensic students investigate homicides it, we continued with the excavation of the grave,” Dirkmaat said. The students used the same procedure for a shallow grave or a deep grave, one that Dirkmaat began developing during his time at graduate school. “We here at Mercyhurst are setting the standards for forensic archaeology for outdoor crime scenes,” he said. “The local law enforcement is starting to realize this and they benefi t from our services. I’ve been here for 15 years, and we do a few every year.” Dirkmaat believes that hands-on experience is necessary for learning forensic archaeology. “Forensic archae- ology has simulated, mock scenes, because you can talk about it in class, but you don’t actually learn it until you have the experience,” he explained. Stephanie Super, a fi rst-year forensic anthropology graduate student, agreed with Dirkmaat that there are many “This past Tuesday and Wednesday elements present at a crime scene that By Jen Helbig the coroner’s offi ce, state police and cannot be duplicated in simulation. Contributing writer district attorney’s offi ce asked us for “You can’t learn something like this help,” said Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, associ- unless you do it. When you have a mock Students in Mercyhurst’s department ate professor of anthropology. excavation you don’t know what it’s of applied forensic sciences are learning The team follows a standard protocol like to work with the people from law hands on that the dead do speak. that they have learned through their enforcement and stay on your feet all The 14 graduate students in the pro- classes at Mercyhurst. day,” Super said. “When it’s simulated, gram, as well as advanced undergradu- “We started with a search of the area it’s only two hours long and you can go Jack Hanrahan photo by permission of Erie Times-News ate students who have completed pre- on Tuesday by looking for footprints for a bathroom break if you need to.” Students in the applied forensic sciene major had the oppurtunity requisite courses, have traveled to local and disturbances in the vegetation. We to travel with Associate Professor Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, the program death cases to aid in and learn from the then cleared the vegetation around the director, to a crime scene in western Erie County. procedure of processing a grave. potential burial feature. When we found Please see Students on page 2 Committing to hospitality

means of getting this out to the stu- By Sarah Caram dents…bringing this commitment to Contributing writer campus.” Michelle Ellia, an RA at Mercyhurst, “Imagine a Mercyhurst where hate believes that it is important to have resi- has no place. Imagine a Mercyhurst dential students sign the pledge cards. where everyone is greeted openly, “I feel that these forms help students regardless of race, religion, disability, understand the importance and sincer- ethnicity or sexual orientation. Imagine ity of Dr. Gamble’s commitment to a Mercyhurst where mutual respect hospitality. I also feel that the forms are underpins every interaction.” a true sign of how powerful the student These are the goals that Mercyhurst voice is here at the college. Without the hopes to make a reality, according to participation of the students, it would Dara Zirkle, assistant director of Resi- be hard to ensure the commitment of dence Life and Student Conduct. hospitality would truly be carried out,” According to Zirkle, Gamble and the Ellia said. Residence Life and Student Conduct File Photo Like Zirkle, Ellia hopes that the Photo courtesy of Archaeology Institute offi ces decided to create a pledge card thoughts of Mercyhurst students will called “Commitment to Hospitality” change in a positive way. Adovasio succeeded in getting $2 million to build the structure. to be signed by willing Mercyhurst stu- Mercy hospitality goes beyond “My hope is that the attitudes of the dents after hearing President Gamble’s tolerance in much the same way students will change. I hope that they Inaugural Address. realize how powerful this campaign is “Mercy hospitality goes beyond toler- that Mercy itself goes beyond and work to ensure its success,” Ellia Adovasio’s efforts ance in much the same way that Mercy justice. While we say we want said. itself goes beyond justice. While we say The signed pledge cards will be hung we want tolerance, what we really crave tolerance, what we really crave up on the walls that line the hallways of make ‘Meadowcroft’ from one another is not mere toler- from one another is not mere the Resident Life and Student Conduct ance, but a warm and understanding offi ces, and those who sign the card hospitality,” Gamble stated during his tolerance, but a warm and receive a sign to put on their door that people friendly inaugural address. understanding hospitality. states “My room is hate free.” These words sparked the inspiration The response from residential stu- hog dig up ancient artifacts and since of the creation of the pledge card and dents on campus has been a very posi- By Jessica Kocent then the site has been an archaeological -Dr. Thomas Gamble News editor can be found on the card under his tive one. and anthropological haven. picture. Inaugural address “Most people have been very willing Adovasio worked on with the site Residence Life and Student Conduct Sept. 16, 2006 to sign it and those who haven’t—it’s To the average person, the word from 1973 until 1989. In 1990, with teamed up with Vice President of their right not to,” said Zirkle. Meadowcroft probably does not mean Adovasio’s effort, Mercyhurst College Student Life Jerry Tobin and Associate The overall goal hoped to be reached much. But, thanks to the recent efforts has actually been in charge of the site, Vice President of Student Life Laura to offer all a ‘warm and understanding by having students sign this form is of Dr. James Adovasio, the Dean of and has put forth a lot of logisitic and Zirkle to create the Commitment to hospitality.’” stated on the pledge card in fi ve bulleted the Zurn School of Natural Sciences fi nancial effort. Hospitality pledge card. “I think this will be something we points right above the signature. and Mathematics and director of the The project has also had funding- According to Zirkle this pledge card, continue to do,” said Zirkle, who When one signs this pledge, they are Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, it from the University of Pittsburgh, which was approved by Gamble, was believes that this pledge card will be a pledging to set a positive example, speak might someday soon. the National Science Foundation and made in support of Gamble’s ideas of good way to start the year off on the out against hate and injustice and work Western Pennsylvania’s Meadowcroft the Western Pennsylvania Historical the ideal Mercy community. right foot. together as a community. Rockshelter is a shallow cave that was Society. According to the Commitment to The fi rst step in the effort to make The goal of the pledge cards is to inhabited nearly 16,000 years ago. It Most recently, Adovasio has been Hospitality pledge card, when students Mercyhurst a campus in which hos- inspire students to be positive role is, in fact, the oldest record of human integral in getting $2 million in state sign it they are individually agreeing to pitality is valued is to have residential models and “…to get people to think visitation in North America and was capital funds to have a state-of-the- “…pledge to have respect for people students sign the pledge card. about how they will act and behave,” instrumental in changing the ideas art visitors’ center constructed at the whose abilities, beliefs, culture, race, “The next target will be the commut- Zirkle said. about early Native Americans. Washington County site. sexual orientation or other character- ers,” said Zirkle. It was discovered in 1955 by farmer istics are different from my own and According to Zirkle, “RAs are our Albert Miller as he watched a ground- Please see Meadowcroft on page 3 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD October 4, 2006

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Res life warns Police and Safety Log World Briefs students of date September 26 September 28 International news Theft Liquor law Violation 3907 Briggs Mercy 300 Compiled by South Korea may win Open Closed Jessica Kocent U.N. secretary general rape drug use Pending Investigation College Discipline From BBC News South Korea’s foreign minister partygoers may not know what September 27 October 1 By Noelle Lelakus has won the support of the Se- is in them. Theft Theft Copy editor curity Council’s fi ve permanent If you are out and believe your Zurn Hall Preston Hall members in an informal vote on beverage has been laced with a Closed Open the next U.N. secretary general. In response to rumors circling date rape drug, do not drink it. Pending Investigation Ban Ki-moon was the only one around Mercyhurst campus Call the Mercyhurst Police and September 27 of six candidates to escape a veto about the use of date rape drugs, Safety Department at extension Harassment in the informal ballot. police and safety sent out a 2304, states the fl yer. Mercy 200 The poll is non-binding but, campus wide e-mail to remind Save the drink if possible so Open barring a major surprise, Ban students to take precautions that it can be tested for drugs Pending Investigation looks set to take the top role. when going out to parties and and other contaminating sub- The formal vote will take place gatherings. stances. on Monday. Annan’s 10-year According to a fl yer released by However, if you think you have term in offi ce ends on Decem- Residence Life, students should been drugged, immediately con- ber 31. always attend these events with tact a RA or police and safety. Ban has won all four of the someone they trust and to have Because date rape drugs exit U.N. Security Council’s informal a non-drinking friend around a person’s system quickly, often MC hosts open polls but this was the fi rst time to make sure the environment within 12 to 72 hours, it is im- ballots distinguished between the is safe. portant to be tested as soon as fi ve veto-wielding nations and Additionally, the flyer states possible for their presence. house for all Ban Ki-moon the other 10 elected members. that students should remember The fl yer also states, students to not accept drinks from other may contact the counseling Kosovo war killings trial begins for eight men people, open all containers them- center at extension 3650 and selves and keep the drinks with the Crime Victims’ Center of prospective Eight former Serb policemen have gone on trial in Belgrade accused them at all times. Erie County’s 24-hour hotline at of murdering 48 civilians during the Kosovo war. Sharing drinks and drinking 455-9414 for further assistance The killings allegedly took place in 1999 after the victims were from large, open containers related to date rape drugs. herded into a cafe in the village of Suva Reka. at parties can be risky because students All but one of the dead were members of the same family, including “We are looking forward to 14 children, a pregnant woman, and a 100-year-old. By Amy Zielinski having a good event and if you Contributing writer know anyone who is interested in Mercyhurst College, please Prosecutor interferes in Ambassadors will be welcom- contact our admissions staff,” investigation of death ing new faces at Mercyhurst added Linehan. College on Saturday, Oct. 7 from Students who are unable to France has issued arrest war- noon to 3 p.m. for Mercyhurst attend the open house can vis- rants for two top Djibouti of- College’s annual open house. it Mercyhurst at their conve- ficials in connection with the The open house is for prospec- nience. mysterious death of a French tive freshmen, transfer or incom- Tours are offered Monday judge in 1995. ing adult students. through Friday from 9 a.m. to Djibouti Chief Prosecutor New students will begin their 2 p.m. and various Saturdays at Djama Souleiman and security day at the Mary D’Angelo Per- 9:30 a.m. and noon. chief Hassan Said are accused of forming Arts Center with an Students may call (800) 825- interfering with witnesses in the introduction. 1926 extension 2202 or (814) investigation. Following that, Ambassadors 824-2202 for more informa- The burned body of Bernard will be giving tours to groups of tion. Borrel was found in just a T-shirt students. The tours will last no Information can also be found and underpants. longer than 10 to 15 minutes. on the Mercyhurst Website Djibouti authorities initially The student union will also http://www.mercyhurst.edu/ said his death was a suicide, but Greg Wohlford photo by permission of Erie Times-News have refreshments for students ne/special-events/open-house. his widow says he was assas- and their families. php. sinated. All students who participated were put into teams. Approximately 25 representa- Ambassadors are also looking At the time of his death, Borrel tives from academic departments forward to other events planned was acting as a consultant to the Djibouti Chief Prosecutor and student services will be in around campus throughout the Djibouti justice ministry. Djama Souleiman the Mercyhurst Athletic Center year. Students further to answer questions from the Laker Live-in is a program for incoming students. high school seniors who have 20 countries meet to Students will be able to talk been accepted to Mercyhurst discuss pollution their education personally with an admissions College and can live with a resi- counselor or to faculty mem- dent either in a dorm room or an Ministers from the world’s top bers. apartment. 20 polluting nations are gathering “The students receive better “It’s really important to get This gives high school seniors in Mexico for talks on climate Continued from page 1 training here than anywhere in students on campus. It helps a chance to engage in the college change. the country,” Dirkmaat said. “We solidify students when they see atmosphere and go to special The delegates will discuss pos- Super said that the amount of have a team for photos, notes and the college,” said Christian Beyer, events on campus. sible ways to meet future energy time the cases take varies. manning the screen. It’s a good Merychurst College admissions Another important event is demand while reducing green- ”It depends on how busy we model and it works very well.” counselor. Major Day. Held in the spring, it house gas emissions. are, and it’s always on a case- Additionally, Dirkmaat believes Ambassador Club President is targeted at high school seniors Former World Bank chief by-case basis. Some are already the experience the students Kyle Linehan, along with the and adult students. economist Sir Nicholas Stern is skeletonized, and some of them get in the fi eld will help them Advisor Lindsey Kole helped Much like the open house, also expected to present fi nd- you have to do full processing,” continue on to the next level of organize and prepare for the students will be able to meet with ings from his review into the she said. education. open house. faculty, take tours on campus and economic impacts of climate According to Super, the most “Most of these students go on Linehan and Cole work togeth- speak with admission counselors change. important knowledge gained for a PhD in anthropology and er to plan all of the events that and financial aid representa- The meeting in Monterrey is from real cases is a better under- teach,” he said. “A few have gone ambassadors have throughout tives. the latest round of talks on the standing of the forensic chain of on to work in medical examiners’ the year. They will also make sure G8 Gleneagles Summit’s climate evidence and case reports, which offi ces.” everything runs smoothly during action plan. are compiled by Dirkmaat for use Super is uncertain of what she open house. Pollution is a serious by law enforcement. will do with her degree, but cur- problem worldwide. Dirkmaat said that the students rently leans toward working with benefi t most from the courses law enforcement. She has been Al-Qaeda headquarters ‘based in Pakistan’ at Mercyhurst and the actual out on two cases already at Mer- situations because the program cyhurst and works on the cases UnlimitedUnlimited A letter found when al-Qaeda’s chief in Iraq was killed said the is unique and lets students learn that come into the lab from the group’s leadership was based in Waziristan, Pakistan, the Washington many aspects of working at the FBI or local law enforcement. Post reports. scene. 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To contact: [email protected] News Students put on their dancing shoes for ‘Arabian Nights’ nicer than last year,” McCarthy Carthy, “but the appetizers could which was kind of annoying,” By Katie Fink said. have been better.” said Alex Bonamo. “He only Contributing writer About 200 people showed up Favors were given to all those played like two songs that are at the Arabian Nights dance to who attended the dance, coffee popular now.” Last weekend, students of all show off their dancing moves. mugs that said “Arabian Night Bonamo believes that the DJ ages put on formal dresses or “There were a lot of people Fall Ball 2006.” should have an understanding of suits and their dancing shoes. there,” said Haylie Starin, a mem- “The favors were really cute,” college students and their taste On Friday, Sept. 29, the Stu- ber of the SAC executive board. said Starin. in music. dent Activities Council and the “It was a lot of fun.” The music was provided by The dance lasted from 8 p.m. Mercyhurst Student Government The cost of $15 per person in- DJ Tony. to midnight. hosted the 2006 Fall Ball. cluded appetizers, dessert, music “The music was a lot better “It was perfect, I was able to This year, the Fall Ball theme and favors. this time than previous dances,” go there and have a good time,” was Arabian Nights and was held Swedish meatballs, shrimp and Salo said. “It was not all hip- said Franks. “When we got back at the Masonic Temple. fruit and vegetable trays were hop. There were a few more it was still early enough to go out “The place was great,” said among some of the appetizers slow songs, which I particularly with friends.” junior Kristin Franks, a student served. liked.” There was no trouble this year who attended the dance. “The “The food was awesome,” said Not everyone felt the same at the Fall Ball. “There were se- decorations were very tasteful.” Cole Salo, a junior who attended about the music, however. curity guards there,” said Starin. Sophomore Anna McCarthy the dance. “I loved the shrimp.” “I thought the dance was OK “There were really no problems, Photo contributed by Kelly Logan agreed. “I thought the venue for Dessert was also served. “The but the DJ would not stop play- everything went really well.” the Fall Ball this year was a lot Students had a lot of fun at this year’s Fall Ball. desserts were good,” said Mc- ing stuff from the 80s and 90s, Seniors reminded about program evaluation PlayRights talks rape ful graduates, when students click on Program Evaluation By Courtney Stuempges think they have completed their under the Academic Planning By Josie Cattron Contributing writer Contributing writer

requirements, only to fi nd out the section, log into your major and Fact: At least two-thirds of all classes did not qualify. your credit profile should be

Seniors…have you used the “This site is especially impor- revealed to you. In an effort to make Mercyhurst rapes involve people who are ac- Program Evaluation located on tant for graduating seniors,” said There are certain codes that College students more aware of quainted with each other. Web Advisor? Whalen, “…this system greatly stand for the statuses of your acquaintance rape, the Mercy- “ “ It holds a lot of important in- helps students meet graduation credits: W=waived, C=Complete, hurst College Counseling Center, Fact: One in four women and one formation including, the number requirements.” I=In progress, N=Not started, in conjunction with the Offi ce of credits earned, the number of When the Registrar’s Office and P=Pending completion of of the Student Union & Student in ten men will be sexually assaulted credits remaining before gradu- sends out the e-mail giving stu- unfi nished activity. Activities and Residence Life & in their lifetimes. ation and status for completion dents their dates and times to If any of the credit statuses are Student Conduct, sponsored an of core courses. register, the link to the Web site wrong, that means there was an interactive and educational the- - RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest Many students overlap core will be attached. error in its posting. Go to Old ater program, PlayRights “One curriculum classes and do not “There is a reminder on these Main 110 to get changes made. Night” on Monday, Sept. 25, in National Network) end up with enough credits come e-mails to review your progress “We are very willing to work the Walker Recital Hall. spring term of their senior year. evaluation on Web Advisor to with students to help them The theater company present- For over 15 years, they sheer curiosity and said “...the “If it is too late when a student make sure you are not taking receive their diplomas,” said ing the program, Equalogy, Inc., have been utilizing theater to actors successfully inserted facts notices this, he may have to stay addition core courses you do Whalen is a non-profi t educational orga- raise awareness among all age in a party situation, a setting an extra term during summer not need,” said Whalen. “Then The program takes a few sec- nization dedicated to expanding groups. that many college students can or spring just to complete a students do not end up spending onds to upload, but be patient. awareness and promoting social The program begins with four relate to.” core course,” said Sister Patricia extra money on these courses.” “It is to help students become change around issues of equal- friends partying on the last night Throughout the performance, Whalen, Head of Registrar’s Of- “In addition,” Whalen said, more aware of what’s available ity, particularly violence against of their senior year of college. the actors discussed date rape fi ce Sister “students can now put less blame online, and to become more user- women. They engage and entertain the drugs, gang rape and rape myths The biggest problem area for on their advisors, and take re- friendly,” said Whalen. Equalogy, Inc. consists of four audience with modern lingo and and facts. They also spoke about students is the overlapping of the sponsibility for themselves and The next term’s schedule is also professional actors trained in the jokes, while at the same time emotional coercion and reducing Humanities and World Perspec- their graduation.” located on Web Advisor under issues, along with a staff that has tackling complex matters like the risk of being raped. tives core classes. To get to the evaluation, log on the Search for Classes section. combined experience of over rape and sexual harassment. For more information visit the This has happened up to four to Web Advisor, and go to Web The winter-term schedule is 65 years in sexual assault and Senior Maggie Kearney at- Web site at www.equalogyinc. or fi ve times per year with hope- Advisor for Students. From here, posted, but is subject to change. domestic violence fi elds. tended the performance out of org.

LEGAL NOTICE If you rented U-Haul moving equipment from a U-Haul center or independent dealer in the state of Pennsylvania after August 7, 1992, and were charged for a second rental term because you returned the equipment after the scheduled return time but within 24 hours, then you are a member of a Class Action Lawsuit against U-Haul International, Inc, and U-Haul Co. of Pennsylvania (collectively “U-Haul”). You are not being sued. The Class has sued U-Haul for refunds of these charges. As these charges were only applied to people who returned equipment after the scheduled return time, U-Haul believes these charges appropriate and necessary to maintaining its low-cost rentals; U-Haul has denied any wrongdoing or liability. There has not been any determination of the merits of the lawsuit. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has granted a preliminary approval of a settlement between the Plaintiff Class and U-Haul. The settlement provides monetary benefits in the form of refunds of some of the additional rental charges to Class members who submit a valid and timely claim. If you submit a valid and timely claim form, you will receive 75% of the amount you were charged for a second rental term. If the total amount claimed by class members exceeds $250,000.00, each Class member will receive a pro rata share of the settlement amount. Your claim will be subject to research to determine its validity. If the amount claimed is less than $250,000.00, U-Haul will donate the difference to charity. As part of the settlement, counsel for plaintiffs will not seek or receive any fees or expenses in connection with this litigation.

Photo courtesy of Archeology Dept. A legal notice concerning this lawsuit was published in this newspaper on or about September 30, 2005. If you did not exclude yourself from the Class in response to that earlier notice, you are eligible to participate in the The structure will include a number of state-of-the-art facilities to allow scientists, as settlement. In order to receive money from the settlement, you must submit a valid Claim Form postmarked on well as the general public, to appreciate the site. or before December 1, 2006. You may obtain a copy of the settlement agreement and claim form by calling 1-877-745-4148 or by visiting www.U-HAULPennsylvaniaLitigation.com. If you do not submit a Claim Form, you will not receive money, but will be bound by the settlement. If you previously excluded yourself from the Class, Meadowcroft will you will not be entitled to submit a claim for money, but you will still have the right to file your own lawsuit. If the settlement is finally approved by the Court, you will be bound by the settlement unless you previously excluded yourself from the Class. bring 16,000 years of A final hearing to determine whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate and should be finally approved will be held before the Honorable Mark I. Bernstein, Courtroom 246, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA on January 8, 2007 at 9:30 AM. The final hearing may be continued without further notice. You have the right to history to the public appear at the final approval hearing and to object to the settlement. If you wish to do so, you may Continued from page 1 or Allen Quinn, a senior project and maintained. (but are not required to) give advance notice of your intent to object by mailing, postmarked on or before architect and lecturer at Mercy- The site has been considered a December 15, 2006, a statement outlining the nature of your objection, addressed to The construction will include hurst College. “treasure trove of information,” U-Haul Litigation, P O Box 2081, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. a permanent roof over the ex- Illingworth said that the project according to Adovasio and oth- cavated site, various pedestrian is both, “exciting and frighten- ers in the fi eld. However, with You can obtain additional information about this lawsuit and your rights by calling 1-877-745-4148 or by visiting improvements, and special light- ing…No one in North America the construction of this new www.UHAULPennsylvaniaLitigation.com. You can also call or e-mail any one of plaintiffsʼ three attorneys; ing in addition to making tours has ever tried anything like this.” visitor’s center anyone can come Joanna Buchanico – 215-814-6750 – [email protected] more informational and people- He said that he is very excited in without previous knowledge Richard D. Greenfield – 410-745-4149 – [email protected] friendly. about being able to share this and understand the Meadowcroft Meadowcroft will pose a few research with students and the story and how that information Ann Caldwell – 215-248-2030 [email protected] structural problems though as public and that Meadowcroft is was collected. Do Not Call U-Haul Offices, the Court or the Judge. far as protecting the artifacts “like the holy grail of archaeol- Adovasio said that he has been and preserving the land. For ogy.” working on Meadowcroft for Reference: Boyle, et al. v. U-Haul International, Ltd., et al., August Term 1998. No 0840 that reason, as the construction While overseeing the site, Il- half of his life and has always (Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is beginning, the site will always lingworth, Quinn and students enjoyed bringing his students be under the close observation will be staying in the 150 log to the site and now all of that of either Jeff Illingworth, the cabins on the site with the con- information can now be “read- director of Curation and Con- struction crew and take samples, ily available to the public. It is a servation at the R.L. Andrews observations and documenta- dream come true.” Center for Perishables Analysis tions to be sure the site is safe PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD October 4, 2006 CAMPUS LIVING To contact: [email protected] Tattoo craze makes its mark on students Mike not all students money on something else. I want “I don’t know anyone who has By Lakyn Bianco Daddario are following to make sure it is something I ab- just one tattoo. All my friends Contributing writer is tat- the body art solutely want before I get one,” who’ve gotten tattoos all went tooed on craze. said senior Dave Suscheck. back and got more,” Bible said. From butterflies to flowers, his ankle, “I would Daddario offered advice to “It’s like getting your first family crests to song lyrics and right fore- never get one,” those considering what to have speeding ticket, once it happens Chinese symbols to slogans, col- arm and said senior tattooed. you no longer have a clean driv- lege students have found a way left inner Hope Randall. “I have heard the best way to ing record,” Daddario said. to express themselves through bicep. All “I can’t imag- tell if you are going to like your One aspect to remember when body art. three of his ine anything I’d tattoo or not is to get a picture of considering getting a tattoo is its Mercyhurst student Andy Rose tattoos have per- want on me for the it and hang it up in your room for permanence and stigma in the has “Carpe Diem” tattooed sonal meaning. rest of my life. I don’t a year. If you don’t get sick of it professional work fi eld. across his lower back. Rose explained it is have a problem with other in that year then there is a good Daddario commented that if Rose said that the tattoo ac- important to put a lot people having them, but I chance you won’t get sick of it he works in a formal corporate tually has nothing to do with of thought into a tattoo do think it is better if it is on your body,” he said. setting he will have to wear long Mercyhurst. because it becomes a something meaningful to the Rose, Bible and Daddario all sleeved shirts. The tattoo is in honor of a high part of who you are. person instead of just a ran- commented on the pain of tat- Bible said she would not get school teacher Rose admired “It is important to put dom design.” tooing, but that didn’t stop them one any place on her body that who posted the slogan in his thought into them—lots Senior Matt Hubert shares from getting more than one. could not be easily covered up classroom. and lots of thought. If you Randall’s opinion. Although some may find it because she is going into teach- Rose has six tattoos, and said if have any artistic talent or “They don’t do much for me, hard to believe, tattooing can be ing. he had to pick a favorite it prob- just an idea, draw it yourself and I hate pain. I don’t have a addictive. Rose also commented that, al- ably would be “Carpe Diem” so it is a little more personal- problem with them in general, “From the sound of the tattoo though he plans on getting more because of the influence his ized.” but I guess if I see a person gun to the smell of parlor—just tattoos, they will all be places that teacher had on his views of life It becomes a part of who you covered in them, I’m curious,” the atmosphere itself is addict- can be covered by a t-shirt. and spirituality. are. It’s kind of like the clothes said Hubert. ing,” said Rose. Tattoos are a way that an in- Senior Shannon Bible has four you wear. Other students would rather “And once you fi nd a place you dividual can express him or her tattoos. You identify with it. That’s wait until they are sure a tattoo like it’s like going to your favorite self, but they should be seriously The most meaningful one is what I love about it. You is what they want before going bar or restaurant. It becomes considered before going through of a Chinese symbol meaning become part of what is on through with it. comfortable there.” with this permanent commit- “friendship” that she and her your skin,” he said. “Eventually I’d like my family It is easier to go back and get ment. best friends from high school Tattooing is a popu- crest tattooed on my shoulder. a second, third or fourth tattoo got upon graduation. lar trend; however, Right now I’d rather spend my after the fi rst one. Thin models get fi red

The scale measures the body’s wood, young girls nationwide are By Jen Gildea mass by comparing height to beginning to question the women Contributing writer weight. A normal BMI is some- that they once admired. where between 18.5 and 25. Anorexia has long been a hot Attention runway models: beef Most top models have substan- debate in the fashion industry, up or ship out! tially lower BMI of around 14 or especially among fashion models Yes, that’s right; countless run- 16. According to many sources, who feel their success depends way models might be falling back designers were prohibiting girls on just how tall and lanky they on their day jobs thanks to many with a BMI of less than 18 from can get. designers banning too-thin girls participating. Too-thin models are being from walking their runways. For girls and women of runway turned away from contracts and With Fashion Week’s premiere stature, somewhere around 5’9, jobs, hopefully in attempts to at the beginning of September, it it’s normal to weigh close to 145 make them re-evaluate their eat- seemed to be the girls themselves pounds, but that is surely some- ing patterns and bodies. getting all of the attention, rather thing that is uncommon on the With any luck, many models than the clothes. One designer in runway. Instead, models are con- will realize just how sick they particular was quoted saying that tinuing to get smaller and smaller, truly look and that they are in- there are, “too many skeletons sending a frightening message fl uencing the lives of young girls walking the runway.” to young girls who aspire to be around the world, possibly with Protests began in Madrid when like them. dangerous effects. organizers said that they were not Fashion models have been Despite the fact that part of a going to allow certain models to symbols of beauty for young girls model’s job is to be beautiful and participate in Fashion Week, and for decades, gracing the covers of have a good fi gure to showcase now many other designers are magazines and strutting the lat- new clothing, it is important joining in the fi ght against an- est hot trends down the catwalk. for the fashion industry to pro- Senior art students visit Carnegie orexia in the fashion industry by Recently though, models and mote beauty through girls with a refusing to employ underweight celebrities seem to be competing healthy appearance. Left to right: Julie McGuirk, Beth Krowsoski, Liz Lindsay, Andy Lapiska,Gina models. in a shrinking contest; a competi- Now we willl begin to see a new Christofferson, Elizabeth Polakowski, Esther Claros and Meghan Sauer and J.J. The Madrid show used the tion of who can get skinniest the trend of average sized models Zanetta. On September 30 Gary Cardot, the assistant professor of art, took his BMI – body-mass index – scale fastest. on the runways; ones that really senior students to the Carnegie Art Museum as a part of the senior art seminar as a tool for determining which With this new popular trend represent what the majority of class. models were too thin. spreading fast throughout Holly- American women look like.

Biology and chemistry department are more than just test tubes and plants to include around 15 participants between the students at least.” going with the biology kids, or working as one inside the science At the same time, Smith said By Courtney Stuempges per team. Mercyhurst junior and Chemis- losing,” he said jokingly. departments. each student admits, “without Contributing writer Mercyhurst Biology depart- try Club President, Jenee VanDe- Having all the students partici- After a day of paintball, stu- biology, there is no chemistry, ment senior Cody Smith said Velde said, “The competition will pate in this kind of activity will dents 21 and over are planning and without chemistry there is The biology department and doing this will not only unite the be a fun way to bring students not only bring them closer to- to go out for drinks. no biology.” the chemistry club are planning biology students, but also the stu- together between the rival ma- gether outside of the classroom, The students are trying to urge Smith and VanDeVelde light- a challenge, although not in the dents in closely related majors. jors.” but also, inside the laboratory. the professors to join the match. heartedly agree that the “com- laboratory, but the paintball “There has been an ongoing As for the biochemistry stu- Smith said, “The togetherness Possibilities are Dr. Steven Mau- petition will be a fun way to arena. debate of intelligence between dents whom are stuck in the will lead us to student-to-student ro, Dr. John Campbell, Dr. David determine whose genetic makeup Before the Erie winter arrives, the biology and chemistry de- middle of the opposing but bonds in the lab, which is im- Hyland and Dr. Ronald Brown. allows them to become success- the clubs are planning to meet partments” Smith said. “There similar departments, Smith said portant when thinking critically The science students have con- ful in life.” during a Saturday within the next has always been a rivalry between they will have to choose. “These together.” This is something tinually had an unusual way of month. Each department will try these two branches of science, students must choose between the students must exercise while competing against one another. New professors in chemistry and music departments join ‘Hurst family chemistry. After doing some community. Research is a large three years ago as an adjunct important aspects to Johnston. Johnston also plays for the Erie By Kate Collins work for the government in part of what Jones does. He has teacher for violin and viola, in He feels that its very important, Philharmonic. Contributing writer Washington, D.C. as a senior an extensive background in poly- which he specializes. He received and rewarding to be able to not scientist, Jones knew he wanted mers, but he wanted to be a part both his bachelor’s and master’s only teach but perform as well. As students come and go to teach. of the direction that Mercyhurst degrees in violin performance Performance puts teaching into on campus, so do professors. “I wanted a job at a small col- was following. He wanted to be a from the Cleveland Institute of practice. Recently, Mercyhurst welcomes lege like Mercyhurst,” he said. part of helping Mercyhurst move Music. two new professors, one in the “Mercyhurst seemed to fi t ex- forward and reach out not only Johnston hopes to gain for Chemistry department and an- actly what I wanted.” to those in our community, but what any teacher hopes, a great other in the Music department. Jones also attended a smaller out of the city of Erie as well. teaching experience. He wants Roommate Wanted Dr. Clinton Jones, born and college similar to Mercyhurst “I see a tremendous potential to see his students succeed and raised in Atlanta, Ga., began before making the switch to in the faculty and students in grow both in and out of the Must be: teaching at Mercyhurst at the Georgia Tech. He remembers making a name for ourselves classroom. - Willing to assist beginning of this year. He re- the small classroom size and both research-wise and aca- One of the things Johnston with evening, night ceived both his bachelor’s degree the one-on-one experience with demia-wise,” he said. loves most about Mercyhurst is and weekend care and Ph.D. from Georgia Tech teachers. Jones said that, when choos- the creative freedom he has been University and went on to do “The small classroom size and ing Mercyhurst, he was most given to teach. - Willing to under- post-doctorate work at Penn the one-on-one with faculty was impressed by the students and “I teach much more than just State in State College. what I liked. That’s what led me he can now see that in the class- the violin and viola. I teach a go criminal record But not before playing in a here,” he said. “Looking back at room. He reaps the satisfaction wide range of things,” he said. check heavy metal band. the role models in my life, those and rewards he gets from helping “Teaching in the arts is always - Able to provide Jones was part of a band called are who I look to. That’s what I students learn as well as learning a balance between performing “Medicine Man” that performed wanted in my life.” from his students. and teaching. I’m happy to have references locally in his area and even played Jones is already seeing the Ken Johnston is also a new plenty of opportunity to do MUST LIKE DOGS! on MTV. He entered college at goals and aspirations he hoped member to the faculty at Mercy- both.” 25 where he began his work in for when joining the Mercyhurst hurst. He initially began his work And that is one of the most Contact 774-0423 October 4, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 CAMPUS To contact: [email protected] LIVING Soul-warming recipes

Flavors and Pairings roll to the equation for a quick that you bake the chicken in- This recipe offers a home- chicken parm sandwich, or go stead of breading and browning style Italian fl avor. For the not- as far as to make your own pasta it. In order to balance health With Meg so-health-conscious, there are from scratch. with fl avor, you may want to a few ways in which you could Health and Alternatives consider rubbing the chicken add some fl avor to your meal. While this recipe can provide with a spice blend before bak- You could mix grated parmesan you with a well-balanced meal ing it. and Kyle cheese into the breadcrumbs to of protein from the chicken and Also, if you are pairing this viate this add an extra cheesy taste or pan carbohydrates, if paired with dish with pasta, I would rec- meal in order to fi t your diet. If fry the chicken in butter instead pasta, it will also be high in fat ommend cooking whole wheat you are a vegetarian, you can of oil. content due to the pan-frying of pasta, which will give you more bake eggplant parmesan in lieu There are many possibilities the meat in order to brown it. nutrients and fi ber than plain of meat. Meat lovers can also for meal choices with this dish. In order to reduce the amount pasta. change the chicken for another You could start by adding a of fat in this dish, I recommend There are many ways to de- meat, such as veal.

Homemade Breaded Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients Equipment

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts large skillet Photo by Zac Huber ½ cup of Italian breadcrumbs 3 medium bowls Jesse Neckers and Jerry Heffner do the Thriller dance. ½ cup of fl our baking dish 2 large eggs small saucepan Intel grad students get 8 slices of parmesan cheese spaghetti sauce down at their own prom “In fact, a few of us actually Directions By Zac Huber went to Prom in the 80s.” Contributing writer 1. Place the fl our, egg, and breadcrumbs into their each individual medium sized bowl. Dip the chicken In groups, they braved Erie’s into 1) fl our, 2) eggs, and 3) breadcrumbs in order to create the breading. Salvation Armies and Goodwills 2. Put a small amount of olive oil into the large skillet and heat on medium high heat until the pan is hot. For many students on Mer- looking for actual retro wear in cyhurst’s campus, memories of When it is hot you may add the chicken and brown each side of the chicken. bright pastels (guys) and gowns high school prom are still fresh- “judiciously” garnished with 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the browned chicken into the baking dish and place in the However, for many Intel grad grandiose poofi ness (girls). oven when it has preheated. Bake for 30 minutes. students, memories of prom Some of the more bold indi- 4. While the chicken is baking heat the spaghetti sauce in a small saucepan. You can heat as much can seem as antiquated as slap viduals sought garment suste- sauce as you would like. Some people like a lot of sauce while other people do not. bracelets and Devo. nance from eBay. 5. When the timer goes off after the chicken has baked for 30 minutes, add the sauce and the cheese to Because the vast majority of Every guy wore a suit that Don the top of the chicken and bake for another 15 minutes. them are in their mid 20s and Johnson would covet, while the 30s and come from all over the girls ran the gamut of sultry United States, they missed out Madonna, lawyer on LA Law or on those decadent spring nights bridesmaid at Princess Dianna’s together. wedding. More importantly, because The evening began at 9 p.m. their career paths lead them when everyone arrived. Chippers Tavern down a road fi lled with security Originally, they had planned clearances and SF 86 forms, they for a limo ride from the McAuley wanted to use these last few Adult Center one block down takes the chicken months to celebrate life while the road to the townhouse, but I they still can. no limo service in Erie would On Sept. 23, 24 second year- rent for less than four hours. wing to a whole grad students went to prom in This did not dampen the spirits the classiest place they could of the partygoers as the night’s afford: the basement of a town- play list included such classics new level ... house on Wayne Street, which as “Love Shack,” “Come On ERI included disco balls, streamers, Eileen” and “Thriller.” Addition- a commemorative photo display ally, the punch was spiked. opening in 1950. sneekers. Wing King by News Channel 35, and cheesy music. Prom ended around 1 a.m. By Adam Hicks Food is served seven days a There are even fl avors invented and they won best wing with their Any proper prom requires a Sunday morning with the demo- Contributing writer week from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., by patrons like the Oglesbee, a butter-garlic-parmesan fl avor in theme, and they borrowed theirs cratic crowning of King Josh but they open at 4 p.m. on Sun- sweet and sour style invented a competition against 76 other from the portfolio of Samuel L. Tackentien and Queen Jennifer While traveling around Erie days. Although the standard fare by Mardy’s son, and the SSS, a well known local chicken wing Jackson (a modern day Brando): Lee. this week, I came across a chal- of hotdogs, hamburgers and spicier wing invented by the busi- establishments. “Snakes on a Prom.” While many accuse voting for lenge too good to pass up. Lo- french fries is on the menu, I ness next door. In 2006, at the Peek-n-Peak While that might have satiated Prom royalty of being a popular- cated at the corner of Pine Ave. went only for chicken wings. Wings come in groups of 15 wing cook-off, Chippers and the average grad student, Intel ity contest, that night voting was and Grandview Blvd, sits a small When I asked Mardy about her ($7.75), 30 ($14.75), 50 ($24.75), Mardy’s won three awards: Best students are cut from a different based on who had the best 80s bar/restaurant establishment culinary capabilities in chicken 80 ($34.75), and 100 ($44.75) and overall wing flavors, hottest cloth. Cotton, polyester blend costume. named Chippers Tavern. wing cooking she replied, “I am can be split into different fl avors wings, and the best decorated perhaps? After the crowning ceremony The sign on the building one of the best kept secrets in by groups of 15. booth. “What better way to celebrate held in the living room, the proudly displays the claim that Erie.” Mardy also boasts that her The secret to the hot wings is a our age disparity than to cham- group moved to Cornerstone they have 62 fl avors of chicken On the wall next to the win- chicken wings are not like the special sauce according to Mardy, pion the decade we all basically for after prom. wings. dow where you order food from “pigeon sized wings you get at which costs $160 per gallon and grew up in, the 1980s,” men- I decided to investigate deeper Mardy’s Munchies, hangs a large the chain restaurants. An order has to be specially ordered from tioned Cory Kutcher. into this tremendous claim. menu displaying 62 different of 15 can fi ll you up.” Philadelphia. Inside Chippers Tavern, there fl avors of wings. Junior Kyle Scully siad, “These This makes for some pretty are actually two different busi- The fl avors are divided into are the best and biggest wings intense wings, like the Suicides, nesses: the tavern itself, and the two distinct categories based on I have ever had, I am full after which are available in sloppy or restaurant known as Mardy’s the seasoning style: sloppy and 4.” crunchy. Munchies. crispy. If 62 styles of wings is not In my opinion, these are the Mardy is the cook and has These fl avors range from tra- interesting enough to entice you best chicken wings I have ever owned the kitchen side of the ditional favorites like mild and to visit Chippers Tavern, then had. The next time you are tavern for exactly 12 years this hot, to the more distinctive but maybe fact that their wings are looking for some chicken wings, month. The bar side is run by still standard teriyaki and bar- award-winning will spark your but want a new fl avor, I suggest Norm, aka “Chip,” and has been beque and then the completely interest. Chippers Tavern. owned by the family since its unique fl avors like ranchero and In 2002, they were voted the

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OPINION To contact: [email protected] Why ‘I love the ‘80s’ Mark Foley’s follies The other day, my roommate and I watched about Mark Foley is a respected, six-term Republican former pages. fi ve straight hours of VH1’s “I Love the ‘80s.” congressman from Florida. Or should I say was? According to MSNBC, it was no secret on the Hill The show enlightened our minds to a time when Foley is the most recent casualty of political that Foley was a homosexual. He did little to hide L.A. Gears were in, Pete Rose was out, Pee-Wee’s scandal on the Hill. it, and it never seemed to be an issue with voters. Playhouse rose to popularity, while the Berlin Wall Throughout his tenure in Congress, Foley has In fact, Foley voted against the controversial ban on fell and yelling “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle- passionately worked for the protection of children gay marriage. The issue at hand is carefully being juice” made Mi- from sexual predators. He was the chairman of the framed around Foley’s exploitations of minors, not chael Keaton House Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children his sexual orientation. appear. and was very Congressional pages are hired every year to run As we watched, Josh vocal about the errands for legislators, and they are not new to scan- I could not help Wilwohl need to do more dal. In 1983, two pages, a male and female, were but think: What to catch pedo- Allison involved in sexual relations with congressmen. a great time to philes. Also, as Moore A former page said of Foley, “We just gradually grow up. recently as July fi gured out he was fl irting with the guys. It made a People wore Editor in chief 2006, Foley at- lot of the guys uneasy. He was kind of creepy.” what they want- tended a signing With the hotly contested mid-term elections ed, had their own op inions and cared more ceremony held Opinion editor about a month away, it is still unclear how this lat- about cracking the Rubik’s Cube than anything by the president est scandal with effect the GOP. For some, this else. for the Child Protection and Safety Act. incident is seen as an individual one and will have A main concern then wasn’t how to be popular, So what could such a proactive congressman no bearing on their voting decisions. But for others, but whether or not Belinda Carlisle is hotter than possibly be hiding? What has ruined his political this scandal is a stain on the Republican Party, an Kelly LeBrock. career? embarrassment that contradicts the moral rhetoric Today’s pop culture is one that is driven by cell MCT Well, last week ABC News revealed several in- that often spews from the Right. phones, rap, bad movies and television shows and criminating e-mails and Instant Messages between Another troubling aspect of this story is also The ‘80s contributed many staples to Ameri- computers. Foley and his two 16- and 17-year-old male con- being looked into. In the spring of 2006, Rep. Rod- can society, including the oh-so fashionable Every ear has a cell phone attached, whites want gressional pages. Now, e-mails and IMs between ney Alexander (R-La), who knew of the e-mails, leg-warmers. to be black, movies are tasteless and computers are what is essentially a boss and his employees is pretty discussed the conversations with his colleague Con- running the world. standard right? Well, yes, until the context begins gressman Tom Reynolds, who heads the National That’s why I love listening to Paula Abdul, Duran I walk outside from class to see just about every to look somewhat like this: Republican Congressional Committee. Reynolds Duran, Hall & Oates, Michael Jackson, Madonna, student reach into their pocket for a cell phone. Maf54 (Foley): “What are you wearing?” then says he shared this information with Speaker Wham and Prince. I see white males blaring rap and wearing bling Page: “A T-shirt and shorts.” of the House Dennis Hastert. Hastert says he does The music reminds me of a time that I wish I in one day hoping to be a different race. Maf54: “Love to slip them off of you.” not recall the conversation but does not deny it oc- grew up in more than just my younger years. I constantly see previews for cheap, tacky movies In a later conversation Foley asks, “Do I make curred. Hastert is now facing calls to resign from I recommend listening to similar music every like “The Shaggy Dog” and “Material Girls.” you a little horny?” the Washington Times editorial page. once in a while or watching movies like “Beetle- I see television shows that are just horrendous. It turns out Mr. Child Protection is actually ex- If Hastert was aware of the nature of Foley’s juice” to remind ourselves of the cultural period The constant reality shows that emerge like “Sur- ploiting minors. Several explicit conversations have conversations with congressional pages and noth- we should refl ect. vivor: Cook Islands” and “Flavor of Love” just been revealed, including Internet sex with minors. ing was done for fear of political fallout, then that I know, as I watched “I Love the ‘80s,” I thought bring down American television. For some reason, the lyrics to “Isn’t it Ironic” by is arguably just as reprehensible as the e-mails and about today’s culture and how different we have And computers are dominating everything we do. Alanis Morissette are running through my head IM’s themselves. changed in 20 years. I have never seen so many people attached to such right now. Sex scandals are nothing new for Washington. And, in my opinion, it may not be for the bet- a small screen before for hours on end. E-mails from Foley contain requests for photos, But with the involvement of minors, political fi nger ter. I think today’s society needs a cultural break and questions asking about interests and comments pointing will undoubtedly continue up until the a dose of the ‘80s. on the physical characteristics and conditions of minute polls close on November 7.

Expanding mental health programs vital to lowering suicides on campuses

The statistics are mind numbing. fi rst semester of college sends them plummeting for reasons both biological and situational show By Alison Malmon In a 2005 survey conducted by the American to an all-time low. up for the fi rst time during college years. MCT newspapers College Health Association, more than half of Mental illnesses are not just debilitating, they are The earlier these symptoms are acknowledged the nation’s 17.6 million college students reported isolating. and the illnesses are treated, the quicker students WASHINGTON _ As another academic year being so depressed that they could not function; It is imperative that we build a genuine support recover and regain their equilibrium, returning to shifts into full gear, millions of college students and 1 in 10 students 1,760,000 reported they had network on college campuses and provide toler- studies, friendships and the activities they enjoy. once again are settling in with new roommates, seriously contemplated attempting suicide. ant and safe environments so that each and every In order to avert the pain and suffering the entire adjusting to new course schedules, and adapting The vast majority of Americans don’t realize student has a better chance of thriving. college community experiences when a student to life away from families and friends. that suicide is the second-leading cause of death Until recently, most colleges and universities have withdraws due to a mental illness or far worse, a For far too many, the stress level can be excru- for college students killing more young people be- been remiss in publicizing their mental health re- tragic suicide college students must be made aware ciating. tween the ages of 18-24 than all physical illnesses sources and failed to reach out to students as soon of the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses. The academic, fi nancial and social pressures for combined. as they enter the orientation process. They should be encouraged to discuss their both fi rst-year students and upperclassmen often One reason for this knowledge vacuum is because Incoming students need to be informed about concerns with friends or classmates who are dem- overwhelm the excitement of embarking on a quest a serious dialogue about mental health and suicide the resources available to them both on-campus onstrating signs of illness, and encourage them to for knowledge that can and should lead to a life on college campuses is largely absent. and in the surrounding community. avail themselves of the plethora of mental health of achievement, fulfi llment and happiness. Many students who experience loneliness or College offi cials should urge them to take their resources available on-campus, in the community All too often, however, college students feel more anxiety have no idea that they can get professional mental health as seriously as they would their physi- and over the Internet. loneliness, isolation and stress than they’ve ever treatment on campus; and, just as important, they cal well-being. Mental health awareness is reaching ever-grow- known before. think they’re alone. Over the past decade America has stepped up ing numbers among the vulnerable young adult Still others are reliving many of the same grueling Moreover, many students are convinced they can to the challenge of accommodating people with population that needs it most. competitive stresses and mental health issues fi rst start anew when they arrive on campus. physical disabilities, fostering tolerance and com- Through the power of peer-to-peer support and encountered on their path through high school. They assume the mental health problems they passion. mental health education, students are fi nally getting Whether new to the college scene or returning experienced in high school were just a phase and Mental health disorders are every bit as real as the message they need to hear: that they are not upperclassmen, not all collegians, contrary to the a different environment will ease or end their physical ones and deserve the same respect and alone and that recovery is attainable. generally rosy public perception, are experiencing symptoms. acceptance. “the best time of their lives” and it’s high time we For some the transition to college may prove The fact is that many mental health disorders, de- owned up to it. to be the change they needed, but for others that pression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, anxiety

Focus on the community Are you wondering… their information concerning a situation and not By Ellen Koenig every story is important for every viewer. Contributing writer If a steel worker’s family is not being fed in What is appropriate to do in a particular situation? Ohio, he is probably not going to care much about Life is confusing. Things aren’t always what they what is happening in the Middle East, until one How might you act or respond? seem. of his friend’s children gets blown up in a vehicle In today’s world, one can be gay and have voted convoy. How do you decide what is right or best? for Bush or be Catholic and pro-choice. Wars, like politics, have to be brought close to Stereotypes, while they can be avoided, are still home for people to realize what is happening in ??? ever present. Being alive in the the rest of the world. A starving 21st century means anything is child in Africa is less of a priority Do you have tough dilemmas right here on campus? possible. Wars, like to a family whose child is dying of In your dorm…In a class…On a team… Any combination of partners, leukemia in an U.S. hospital. morals and social beliefs is fair “politics, have Unfortunately, there are too Or… game. It all depends on the in- many problems in the world, not dividual’s background and per- enough money and the people in Do you have big questions about world events? sonality. to be brought power are often too self-interested In the political realm, com- to care. mentators often mention how close to home Since World War II, the Western people are often very liberal or hemisphere has focused much conservative. I strongly disagree for people to more on the individual than on a Ask the Ethicist! with this. particular nations or people. The majority of the American realize what is The U.S. and the international people want the same things: happening in community have a tendency to The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist” is to provide insight and refl ection on to be healthy, have low taxes, a focus on the individual in legal everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals on campus. peaceful world, health benefi ts, terms and the value of one’s life good education and a reasonable the rest of the has increased. way of living. While individuals are important, The extravagance of mansions world. focusing too much energy on The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, and fake designer purses is com- them results little change. but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators, and staff pletely optional. Consider China, there are bil- As long as they have the basic needs of survival, ”lions of individuals there alone. who will take turns responding to submitted questions. such as food and shelter, everything else becomes I think it is time we encourage individuals to focus To submit a question, e-mail [email protected]. expendable. more on the community. After all, everyone is part The majority of Americans receive their news of the same world. Your e-mail address will be removed to ensure anonymity. from television and rely on news commentary for October 4, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

The Tempest explains it all The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly I’m a senior at Mercyhurst and, although I’m not new to talking about the other one to a different roommate the whole roommate situation, I do have one new roommate until you turn your other roommates against each out of three. She’s quiet and seems sweet enough, but when other, leading to an inevitable face-off. The Good she’s on the phone with her boyfriend it can get quite annoying. This, by the way, should be on the front lawn She’s on the phone with him all the time, often way into the of your apartment where some boy can come The term is just about half over! Mid-terms are passing, it’s nearly time for winter term schedul- night, and laughs at everything he says! We have the small and save her when you attempt to kick her butt. ing and fall break is fast approaching. It’s hard to believe, but before students know it, they’ll be room, so she’s all of two feet from my head! Someone could Then she can go out with Sir Chivalry and can be sitting down to a big old turkey dinner and hitting up the mall for Christmas sales. be talking to a Mitch Hedberg re-incarnate and still not annoying and giggly with her new man in person giggle as much as this chick. Help! . . . at his place. SAC is sponsoring an off-campus trip to Cedar Point for their Halloweekends celebration. Stu- But, if, in the end, there is no fi ght and no new dents lucky enough to attend this free trip will enjoy all the fun amenities that Cedar Point has to Dear All Chuckled Out, man, you just need to tell her the truth. If you’ve offer with a spooky Halloween fl are. kept all the pent up rage inside, in the correct girly Here’s what you do fi rst: call up a dear friend of fashion, it’ll all rush out in a fl ood of tears. A memorial service for music instructor Mark Marchant will be held on October 12 in Christ yours and when you talk to her, yell right into the You’ll cry. the King Chapel. Students impacted by Marchant can come honor his memory and share their phone. But don’t actually call her. You don’t need a She’ll cry. stories and experiences. whole list of people mad at you after you take my Then you’ll hug and end up being lifelong advice. If done in front of our friend giggle-puss friends. though, she’ll get the hint that when people are But seriously, if you just let her know it’s bothering The Bad annoying on the phone, well, it’s really annoying. you and ask her to take it in the living room every The information displayed on the kiosk continues to be inaccurate. The time is two hours off Maybe then she’ll stop being such a bother, or at once in a while after a certain time in the evenings, and the dates and events are either incorrect or expired. For as much money as student govern- least take her conversations in the closet. you might not become lifelong friends but you will ment spent on this informational tool, one would think it would at least serve its basic purpose. OK. If it’s still a problem after step 1 use her learn to talk things out as good roomies should and powers against her. You laugh till you wet your maybe you and I can sleep better at night knowing pants every time you’re on the phone and see how this little problem has quieted -- literally. she likes it. If she doesn’t, hopefully she’ll make the The Ugly fi rst move and hurl a shoe at you. At least that’s Love, what my roommate did to me last year. (Just watch ~The Tempest~ Has anyone noticed the series of speedbumps behind D’Angelo and in front of the Hirt Cen- out for those size 11’s, we’re talking platform-sized ter? Not only are they hideous, but who puts speedbumps two feet apart from one another? It’s bruises here.) The Tempest is the new advice column for the Merciad. understandable that speeding in an area highly populated by pedestrians is hazardous, but there But, if that doesn’t work, you might have to Questions, comments, fears, gripes, if you have a problem I is such a thing as overkill. resort to talking about her to your other room- want to hear about it. Let me tell you about the world and mates within earshot. You can hope she’ll get upset the way I see it. Ask me anything, I’m all ears. . .submit enough and talk about you to another roommate, your problems or questions to [email protected]. then you guys can have this big old petty mess, each

Federal government recommends all young people and adults be tested for AIDS

most new cases still occur in white men. Nearly a third of all those Under those circumstances, testing is of limited use. That’s particu- St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial living with AIDS were infected through heterosexual sex. It’s against larly true if it takes more than a few minutes to get the results. MCT newspapers the law in many states to deliberately transmit HIV. The bigger problem is what happens after a person tests positive. One traditional barrier to testing is a requirement in Illinois and AIDS drugs are expensive, even though prices have come down in The federal government last week recommended that all young other states that patients get counseling before being tested. It’s a recent years, and patients need to be followed closely. people and adults be tested for AIDS. Testing should be part of relic of the early years of the AIDS epidemic, when no treatment Those who are uninsured or have high-deductible health plans are their routine medical care, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and was available and people with HIV were treated as lepers. The new unlikely to be able to pay for the medication. Prevention said, and should be given more often to people in high- recommendations call for those counseling requirements to be eased. It often takes years for AIDS patients to qualify for Medicaid or risk groups. Some AIDS advocates and civil liberties groups worry that easing the Medicare. In the meantime, most states have drug assistance programs It’s an important, though voluntary, policy change aimed at detect- counseling requirement might open the door to health care providers for AIDS patients, but they’re often underfunded. ing disease and beginning treatment earlier. An estimated 750,000 performing HIV-testing without telling the patient fi rst. At least fi ve states currently have waiting lists for those trying to Americans already are infected but don’t know it. In theory, more widespread testing will slow the spread of infec- enroll. People who don’t know they’re infected can’t get treatment, and tion and help many people live longer, more productive lives. But The new federal guidelines are a course change for the better. But they can’t warn their sex partners. the reality is that millions of Americans particularly those who are like much in American health care, the benefi ts won’t accrue to the Too many Americans feel insulated from the virus by race or social poor, minorities or drug users go without needed care because they poor and disenfranchised who most need help affording care. class. can’t afford it or are uninsured. Many more get what little care they Even though AIDS rates among blacks remain unacceptably high, receive in already overcrowded hospital emergency rooms.

Students weigh in on ONE card

“No, because I think “No, because I do “No, because I do not I would rather use my not have any money know how to put money debit card.” on it.” on it.”

Sam Wentworth ‘07 Jay Nortman ‘08 Thaddeus Rauluk ‘10 Do you use your “No, because I would “Yes, I use it at Ar- “Yes, I use it at CVS rather use cash.” by’s and CVS.” and the bookstore Mercyhurst to buy food and Jessica Destefano ‘10 Dave Hunter ‘07 books.”

ONE card? Angie Long ‘10

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MTC newspapers letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD October 4, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz OCT. 4. Vanilla Fudge performing “Led Zep- pelin I.” House of Blues, Cleveland.

OCT. 4. Cursive. Club Zoo, Pittsburgh.

OCT. 5. James Blunt. A.J. Palumbo Center, Pitts- burgh.

OCT. 5. Jenny Lewis and Photo Courtesy of the PAC the Watson Twins. House Opera and rock create a unique sound unlike any other. Experience the talent of The East Village Opera Company this Friday at the PAC. of Blues, Cleveland.

OCT. 6. David Sedaris. Pal- ace Theatre, Cleveland.

OCT. 6. Ron White. War- East Village Opera rocks ner Theatre, Erie. fi ve-piece band, a string quartet moving to New York. While he York and soon to many other puts us into perspective.” By Christina Ferranti and two outstanding vocalists. was there, he spent the majority areas. This is the exact feeling after OCT. 6. Elton John. Mel- Contributing writer lon Arena, Pittsburgh. This powerhouse has been of his time directing, and com- It quickly became a full time listening to the wide range of built and perfected over a long posing scores to fi lms. career for both the actor and music on the album including OCT. 7. Jerry Lee Lewis. Can you imagine fusing two period of time, but the creation A director friend approached composer. titles from Rigoletto: “La donna Pepsi Cola Roadhouse, completely opposite genres of of this now energetic group was him one day and asked if he At the inception of their group, è mobile,” Carmen: “Haba- Burgettstown. music? by accident. would like to write the score for Kiesewalter and Ross wanted the nera” and Turandot: “Nessun How about genres as opposite The story behind the birth a fi lm that contained all operatic audience to identify with the type dorma.” OCT. 7. Blue Man Group. in style as opera and rock and of EVOC starts with the two music. of music being performed. East Village Opera Company Quicken Loans Arena, roll? creators, Peter Kiesewalter and This is where Tyler Ross comes Kiesewalter stated, “We really has taken each song, reviving Cleveland. This is the exact feat the Tyler Ross. in, the other major player in the wanted to make a record of all each piece to fi t their hip style, East Village Opera Company Far before his involvement in creation of EVOC. the greatest hits of the opera and in effect ensure that these OCT. 7. Chicago. Akron achieves. the EVOC, arranger and multi- Ross was cast as the lead role repertoire. unforgettable classics do not Civic Theatre, Akron, They have reinvented the sound talented instrumentalist, Peter in this fi lm about a young man “It gives us context, and it faze out. Ohio. of operatic arias with the sounds Kiesewalter, began his musical studying to be a great opera gives us immediate recognition East Village Opera Company of rock and pop. career at the age of seven, when singer. because even people who have will be coming to the PAC on OCT. 7. Comedy. Bill The music enhances the ele- he learned to play his fi rst instru- After recording a few of the never heard an opera will rec- Friday, Oct. 6 at 8 pm. Cosby. Benedum Center, ments of both opera and rock, ment, the piano. operas, they decided to compile a ognize these tunes from Bugs Ticket prices include: Adult: Pittsburgh. yielding an overall product so Through the years, he learned band and do a few performances Bunny cartoons or commercials, $25 and Mercyhurst College eclectic and compelling that no clarinet and achieved a degree to relax from their respective and think, ‘Oh yeah, I know that Student: $12.50 with ID. OCT. 7. Badfi sh. House of one will forget their riveting and in clarinet and classical perfor- careers. tune,’ and they’ll start to hum This event is sponsored by Blues, Cleveland. On sale at energetic performance. mance. Little did they know that the along. WQLN and Erie Time-News. Ticketmaster. The East Village Opera Com- Kiesewalter’s fi rst big step to rock opera sound to their music “And so when they hear what Don’t miss this electrifying con- pany (EVOC) is composed of a pursuing a career in music was would be a sensation across New we’re doing with it, it immediately cert! OCT. 8. Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins. Center for the Arts, University of Buffalo, Buffalo. ‘Sam’s Town’ not a ‘Killer’ vaction spot Where a lot of the songs before OCT. 8. Wish You Were By Joe Fidago Here. Lorain Palace Civic Contributing writer were fast-paced, upbeat, and Center, Lorain, Ohio. entertaining, these new cuts are much more serious, like they are OCT. 8. KMFDM. House When the Killers released out to prove they can do more of Blues, Cleveland. “Somebody Told Me,” their fi rst than just make catchy tunes. single off of 2004’s 5x platinum A great idea if you are Chingy, OCT. 9. Less Than Jake, album “Hot Fuss,” I was instantly not so much if you are the Kill- Catch 22, Loved Ones. hooked. ers. House of Blues, Cleve- “‘Somebody told me / You had Their make-up wearing, new land. a boyfriend / Who looked like wave replication worked out just a girlfriend?’ That doesn’t even fi ne, thank you very much. OCT. 10. David Sedaris. make sense…that’s dumb; this “This River is Wild” sounds Center for the arts, Univer- band is a waste of time,” I was like a rejected track from a Bruce sity at Buffalo, Buffalo. told by a friend. Springsteen album, which you I told him to wait until he heard would think would work out OCT. 10. Frank Marino & the entire disc to make a decision nicely; but the Killers trying to Mahogany Rush. House of on whether or not he liked the do this type of music just doesn’t Blues, Cleveland. band, and when he did, he loved work out. them and quickly recanting his The “Enterlude” and “Exit- OCT. 11. DJ Shadow, La- previous statement. lude” sound like something you teef the Truth Speaker. Unfortunately, I can’t see the should hear playing at a resort, Photo courtesy of www.killersmusi.com House of Blues, Cleve- same decision being held up with telling visitors that they are “glad ‘Killers’ new album leaves something to be desired--music that sounds like the ‘Killers.’ land. the release of “Sam’s Town.” to have you with us / even if it’s This time around, the Killers for the day.” ous release. These songs show exactly what If it ain’t broke, don’t fi x it… OCT. 12. Head Automat- have dropped their fun-loving, It’s not all gloom and doom If you get the version with bo- is wrong with the rest of the the Killers should have remem- ica, Rock Kills Kid. Rex goofy attitude in favor of mak- for this record. “Read My Mind” nus tracks, “All the Pretty Faces” record – the others are just too bered that before they entered Theater, Pittsburgh. ing a record that is much more a very catchy song that tries to is another song in the vein of the slow and trying to be all grown the studio. serious. carry on the spirit from the previ- Killers’ songs we love. up and dramatic. OCT. 12. New Found Glo- ry, Early November. House of Blues, Cleveland. 2007 OCT. 12. Mercyme, Au- AS A COLLEGE GRAD , dio Adrenaline. Wolstein FJ Center, Cleveland State CRUISER University, Cleveland. YOU MAY BE OCT 13. Comedy Cen- tral Live: Demetri Martin. 2007 House of Blues, Cleve- ELIGIBLE FOR land. RAV4

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By Melissa Brandt suite for the weekend. quaint stage of the NECP makes A & E Editor No one will be there but the creating the show an interesting two lovebirds. No one.....but the challenge,” Bucci said. owner of the hotel, a CIA agent, “Once the audience is hooked, If you were having an affair and an author with a price on his however, the constant mayhem there was one person you would head, the author’s daughter, the on stage will provide more laughs not want involved, it would prob- terrorist who wants the author than they can keep up with.” ably be your spouse. dead, a ditsy maid, other bellhops This year, the Community For privacy’s sake, it might also and to the dismay of all, the Player’s cast is a pretty unique seem important not to display a man’s wife. mix of people. cheater’s affection to a hotel full Imagine what hilarious situ- It includes some experienced of people. ational comedy takes root from actors, intermediates and stu- Keeping the dirty laundry in there. dents. the hamper is only one of the “This show has so many twists, “They’re really a great cast,” challenges the main character in turns and quirky characters,” said Bucci. “A lot them have “What the Bellhop Saw” faces. Bucci said, “the fun starts about never done a show like this The play is comedy/farce 30 seconds into the play and before, but they’re really excited showing at the North East Cul- doesn’t let up until the fi nal cur- about it. They work very hard tural Center this week. tain. This is comedy at its best and they’re very good.” Photo Courtesy of Chris Bucci Director Chris Bucci, who also - fast and furious.” The cast has mayhem down to directed last year’s “Oscar,” says Actors Pat Devlin, Sam Dzuricky, Dave Yosten and Chris Bucci from the play ‘Bellhop.’ “What the Bellhop Saw” is a a tee; bedlam, chaos and a hilari- the plot is simple. non-profi t show that is part of ous stage comedy are on call. “It’s a unique type of comedy “What the Bellhop Saw” opens All performances are at the A long-suffering, browbeaten fundraising efforts to improve “It’s a farce, and you don’t really that in many ways, if it wasn’t a on Friday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. It North East Cultural Center, 25 husband has decided to have an the North East Community see that anymore. comedy it’d be a tragedy, because will also show on Oct. 8, 12, 15 Vine Street, North East. affair with his secretary. Player’s (NECP) theater. “They aren’t as in demand as you basically laugh at people’s and the 19-22. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for His brother, a bellhop at a “It is a rather diffi cult show to they used to be, so when you do downfalls. It’s a unique type of All shows are at 7:30 p.m. with students and seniors. swanky New York hotel, has produce because of the sheer see one it’s fun, exciting and dif- how, and I think people will re- the exception of Sunday mati- provided him with a penthouse lunacy of it all and the small, ferent,” said Bucci. ally enjoy it.” nees which show at 2 p.m.

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Photo Courtesy of the PAC Assumption meets reality regarding the lifestyle and religion in Jersualem in this fi lm. Jerusalem unveiled Entshongweni. By Megan O’Hare Contributing writer FILM PREVIEW This movie is a story of in- nocence and corruption once ported. James enters Jerusalem. “James’ Journey to Jerusalem” Shimi is a dishonest business The innocence represents has received the Award of the man who “rents out” illegal James’ spirituality and faith as a Israeli Film Academy. workers to do household jobs part of his Christianity. It begins in the imaginary vil- and then collects much of their He has always heard about lage of Entshongweni where income for himself. Jerusalem being the “Holy City” ...because you’d rather James undertakes a mission on a He then pays the illegal work- and is anxious to arrive there and pilgrimage to Holy Jerusalem. ers a portion of the amount they be a part of the religious value do something better than banking. He goes on this mission be- earned in cash. of the city. cause James’ priest tells him he After Shimi posts bail for The corruption in the story is needs to visit the Holy City of James, he must learn to follow visible as greed, money, material- the Lord. his own dreams after he is in the ism and power. The priest feels that James’ clutches of this stranger. The temptation of all of these journey will enable him to Shimi attempts to sway James is materialism but in the end it Free FirstAccess Checking — strengthen his spirituality and from the path on which he has does not win him over. religious beliefs. been on by offering him the This is a meaningful journey no limits, no fees and no worries! James is very enthusiastic about pleasures of materialism. for James because he is no longer being in Jerusalem after the James, no longer a free man, a naïve, young man. anticipation due to his devout must fulfi ll his duty of what he James is now a mature man Christian upbringing and the owes back to Shimi while trying who is fully aware of the world Free FirstAccess Checking – perfect for • No ATM fees charged by value that Jerusalem plays in his to continue on his journey. in front of him. First National Bank religious experience. Even though Israel’s economy We can all relate to this movie students who don’t want to think about their • Email notifications Jerusalem, however, is very dif- is struggling, James manages to as students because when we checking account! It’s banking anytime, ferent than it used to be with the learn how the culture works and began college at Mercyhurst we • Online monthly statements anywhere, 24/7. FirstAccess Checking gives struggle between the Jewish and how to prevail in this economy. were still very naïve. • No monthly service charge the Muslim in Palestine. James begins working at a Through our experiences at you exclusive online, email and ATM benefits • No minimum balance James, coming from a small vil- Mercyhurst, we will be able to worker’s dormitory as the su- that free you of restrictions, fees and • Free first order of checks lage in Africa, struggles with the perintendent and learns to bro- grow and mature and use those concerns. Check out all these perks: • Reduced overdraft charges confl ict of his original view of ker the workers behind Shimi’s experiences to enable us to make Jerusalem and the reality of it. back. our own decisions about what we It is diffi cult for James because As James becomes more fi- want in life. of his innocence in Israel’s fast- nancially successful, he begins “James’ Journey to Jerusalem” paced culture. to become consumed with ma- will play at the PAC on Wednes- First, he gets stopped at the terial goods and is led astray day, Oct. 11, at 2 and 8 p.m. To learn more, visit your nearby airport after being suspected of from his main goal of reaching Tickets are free for Mercyhurst First National Bank branch, call 1-800-555-5455 coming into the country to work Jerusalem. College students with ID (one or go to www.fnb-online.com. illegally. In spite of his newly acquired ticket per ID). 154 locations covering Pennsylvania Then, James gets sent to jail materialism, James knows at and northeast Ohio. with the threat of being de- any time he can be sent back to PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD October 4, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] After busy offseason, Wade ready to lead Heat in repeat attempt

I went through in the season. That belief only would be reaf- By Israel Gutierrez But when you sit down and talk fi rmed when Wade reached Japan MCT Newspapers to yourself, you say, `First of all, for the world championships. this opportunity doesn’t come “They’re cheering and chasing It’s 5 p.m. on a Monday, and too often.” the bus,” Wade said of the Japa- Dwyane Wade is chipper and “How long will I be on the tip nese fans. “Chasing it for a long energized and playful, though he of someone’s tongue? There’s time. I mean, it was crazy. has no reason to be any of those always the next person, and then “There was one moment we things after nine-plus hours in a you fall to the background. When were over there and I was sit- warm high school gym shoot- you have the opportunity, you try ting on the bench and the whole ing a commercial, all of it less to do as good as you can in the crowd they don’t say Wade, they than 24 hours since returning spotlight and do as much as you say Wade-uh _ the whole crowd to town. can. I’m still young, but I’m try- was cheering, `Wade-uh, Wade- He provides thoughtful re- ing to do as much as I can now, uh!’ So I stood up and I had to Submitted photo by Mike Fraley sponses to questions and seems because I can’t play this game give them a wave. It was just Kenneth Foster, left, fi nished seventh and helped the Lakers to a third-place fi nish at Le Moyne. genuinely refreshed and excited forever and people are not going great to be international, to be about potentially playing an- to like me forever.” known.” other nine months of basketball It’s that kind of perspective If he weren’t already inter- despite the fact it has been his that allows the 24-year-old Wade nationally known, he would be Foster, Jarocki lead shortest and busiest offseason as to enjoy even the most chaotic soon enough after fi lming com- a professional. of moments while still keeping mercials for Lincoln, Converse, Wade has celebrated an NBA an eye on his future. Wade is T-Mobile and Gatorade that only cross country teams at title and been celebrated as NBA entering his fourth season, and will increase his exposure. Finals MVP. He has shown re- has experienced everything from But training camp is approach- spect to U.S. soldiers in Las Vegas relative anonymity to megasuper- ing, and Wade recognizes he’ll Le Moyne Invitational and felt the love from adoring stardom, from bitter disappoint- have to redirect his focus for now, fans in Japan. He has chatted with ments to utter ecstasy. from fi nances to Finals appear- Charles Barkley for a cellphone But he insists there still are ances. He wants to go back, and From Sports Information ad and spoke his heart with Spike plenty of new experiences ahead. it starts Tuesday with a foreign Lee for a sneaker spot. He has This summer was proof of that, concept to Wade: familiarity. let loose with his boys on the as Wade further realized the reach Each of his fi rst three seasons Senior Katie Jarocki contin- University of Miami football of his growing fame. has featured a signifi cantly re- ued her successful senior cross sideline and squeezed into the In Miami, where he has been vamped roster, which resulted country season Saturday with booth with the Monday Night beloved since his arrival, he has in months of getting-to-know- a second place fi nish at the Le Football crew. discovered that fan adoration you basketball. But this camp Moyne invitational. And maybe it’s something he still could be ratcheted up a few will open with at least 12 of the Jarocki’s performance, com- has learned from being in front levels. same teammates Wade had last bined with a seventh place fi n- of a camera so often lately, but “Even in Miami, where a lot of season, which he knows will ish from sophomore Samantha Wade, just days before starting people have always accepted me make the fi rst few months a bit Colvin, helped the Laker women the cycle all over again, does well, even going out in Miami was less stressful. turn in a fourth place fi nish out not appear the slightest bit over- just crazy,” Wade said. “When “Going through a lot of chang- of the 10 competing teams. File Photo File Photo whelmed, even though it has all we went to our team party at the es is good sometimes, but it’s Jarocki, who fi nished the race Senior Katie Jarocki Sophomore Samantha Colvin been so overwhelming. Hotel Victor after the Finals, I also very diffi cult because there’s with a time of 20:31, now has “I’d be a liar if I said no,” Wade pulled up and I was like, `Wow.” I always that phase of growing that two top-three finishes on the Kenneth Foster and Josh Peter- of out of 13 teams. said of his hectic several months, pulled up and people were jump- continuity,” Wade said. “Now year. She opened the season with son did their part on the men’s Both the men and women will which give way to basketball ing around my car and taking we come into the season already a fi rst place fi nish at the Califor- side with top-ten fi nishes. compete at the Gannon Invita- Tuesday when the Heat opens pictures. It just takes it to another having that, so it makes it a little nia (Pa.) tournament. Foster fi nished seventh with tional Saturday. training camp. “There were days level. I guess winning does that, bit easier on the older guys. We Colvin, who fi nished eighth in a time of 28:11, while Peterson Just two races remain before at the world games that I didn’t and that’s when I knew I was on come in with the same guys and the season opening tournament, finished ninth with a time of the GLIAC championships. have it, or I didn’t feel like having a different level of fame than I we already know what to do and now has two top-10 fi nishes. 28:16, as the men fi nished third it because of my body and what have been in my years so far.” what to expect.” Patriots’ Maroney may be best RB from 2006 draft Laker Fall Term Inn Dinner: games, catching six passes for 76 Galley Grill S- Turkey Burger By Chris Van Horn COMMENTARY yards in those games. Bush has Contributing writer M- Sloppy Joe looked like they were the team to been the better receiver so far Lunch: beat in the fi rst three weeks. this season, but has also shown a T- Philly Cheesesteak Lawrence Maroney was an out- knack for fumbling the football. W- Laker Burger Maroney racked up 125 yards M-Southwest Burger standing college football player at on just 15 carries while fi nding Bush has fumbled twice on just Th- Barbeque Chicken the University of Minnessota, yet T- Portabella Mushroom the end zone twice. This was 45 carries, while Maroney has F- Sizzlin’ Salad was overlooked by 20 NFL teams been a guardian of the football, Sandwich Maroney’s fi rst 100 yard rush- S - Sausage during the 2006 NFL draft. ing game of the season and his not fumbling once in his 60 Wednesday Wraps! The New England Patriots, professional career. carries. Th- Taco Salad who undoubtedly have an eye With the season only a month Before his explosive Sunday, F-Chicken Patty Hours of Operation: for underrated talent (see Tom his numbers refl ected a running old, obviously, there is plenty Brady), drafted Maroney with back that had split time with of time for improvement from S- Cheeseburger Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. the 21st pick. So far, Maroney seasoned 10-year veteran Corey Bush. However, with Dillon Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. has shown that not even the No. and Maroney, the Patriots looks Dillon. In his fi rst game as New Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. 2 pick, Reggie Bush, can match England’s feature back, Maroney to have a very talented back fi eld his combination of speed and ran wild all over the Bengals’ de- and the perfect “two-headed strength. fense. He broke tackles, showed monster” to dissect NFL de- Through four games Maroney fenses. blazing speed of his own, and Wraps leads the Patriots with 294 yards more importantly found the Bush has shown flashes of Laker Express on 60 carries, an average of 4.9 end zone. promise, while Maroney has Buffalo Chicken yards per attempt. While Bush done nothing but deliver in this Maroney has also shown skill Look for Laker Express Barbeque Chicken has yet to hit pay dirt in his rookie in his receiving game the last two young NFL season. season, Maroney has found the Veggie and humus end zone three times. Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and Don’t get me wrong, Bush has Tomato shown the playmaking ability that made him worthy of the No. 1 overall pick, even though the Hours of Operation: Texans foolishly passed on him Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. to select Mario Williams with Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. the fi rst pick. Bush has all the 11:30-8:00pm Saturday & Sunday Closed makings of an outstanding NFL Are you an UNDECLARED running back: quick feet, blazing speed and great hands. major or are you looking for a However, through the first Coffee Bar quarter of this young NFL sea- NEW and DIFFERENT major? WIN A PROMOTIONAL T-SHIRT! son, Bush has been limited to an NEW ADDITIONS average of 3.3 yards per carry; Come to the Major Fair on Wednes- Oct.: Hot Caramel not exactly eye-opening. Submit your ticket Oct. 16-Nov. Maroney has given life to the day, October 11 in Mercy Heritage Cider Patriots’ offense that has, at from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nov.: Chai Tea and 24 at the Galley Registers. times this season, been mediocre. fl avor shot Coming off an embarrassing Monday night loss to the Bron- Representatives from many Dec.: Peppermint patty cos, a loss in which the Patriots major areas will be available. hot chocolate Monday-Friday 7:30am-9:00 p.m. put up just 50 yards rushing on Hours of Operation: Saturday 10:00a.m-8:00 p.m. 21 carries, Maroney exploded against a Cincinnati team that REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE!!! Sunday 2:00pm-9:00 p.m. October 4, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Women’s hockey destroys Maine Team outscores Maine 13-3, moves up to No. 3 in USCHO.com poll the Mercyhurst defense. By Ryan Palm Last season, Maine averaged Sports editor over three goals-per-game, but during the weekend the Lakers The women’s hockey team held them to three goals com- opened the 2006-07 regular bined over the two game series. season with a statement, one Two of the anchors of the that demonstrated the quality of defense, seniors Jill Nugent and hockey of which their program Michelle Bonello, were pleased is capable of. with the level of play from the The team opened up its season team. on the road against the Black “We played well together as a Bears from Maine. team and we came together very The Black Bears seemed likely well for our fi rst time out,” said to be a tough test for the fi rst Nugent. weekend of the season, as the “We want to keep the intensity team went a respectable 17-9-6 rolling and our momentum going in 2005-06. as we have some big games com- The weekend’s games turned ing up the next couple of weeks,” out to be anything but close, added Bonello. however, with the Lakers out- Those big games of which scoring the hosts by a total score Bonello spoke include a six-game of 13-3. homestand, where, for three The performance did not go straight weekends, the Lakers unnoticed outside of Erie. entertain tough non-conference The voters in the USCHO. foes. com Division I poll, considered First up on Oct. 13 is Clarkson, by many to be the elite poll for a team that is just one spot out women’s college hockey, chose of the top-ten rankings. File photo Mercyhurst as its No. 3 team this Mercyhurst goalie Laura Hosier (29) gave up only three goals in two games on the road against Maine. “Clarkson is an ECAC semifi - week, moving the Lakers up two nalist from last year and should spots from last week. that matters is the list of teams are entitled to their opinion, but Hoffmeyer. junior Stephanie Jones and fresh- be a top 10 team, we need more Mercyhurst began the season the NCAA selection committee at the end of the year, the num- Junior goaltender Laura Hosier man Meghan Agosta. than ever for our awesome fans at No. 5, which then tied for the selects for the NCAA tourney ber of games you win or don’t picked up her first win while Chouinard was not only in the to come out and support us,” highest the program has ever the last week of the season,” said win speaks for itself,” he said. making 13 saves in goal. habit of shooting. The sopho- said Sisti. been in the rankings. Coach Michael Sisti. Saturday’s contest was by far Sunday’s contest, however, was more standout tallied three assists Beyond the Clarkson game is The newfound position topped “We have to get better each the closer of the two, with Mer- not so close in terms of the fi nal on the night, as did sophomore Dartmouth, a team ranked sixth that mark, and its something the week and continue to position cyhurst defeating Maine by a score. The Laker offense put on a defender Natalie Payne. in the most recent USCHO.com program should be proud of. ourselves as one of the tour- fi nal of 5-2. scoring clinic, tallying eight goals Hosier was even better on Sun- poll. “We are excited that the poll- ney teams by winning as many The Lakers received a pair of in 60 minutes of play. day afternoon, stopping 16 shots This will prove to be one of the sters have shown us a great deal hockey games as possible. goals from Valerie Chouinard A trio of Lakers had a pair of while only allowing one goal. most diffi cult match-ups for the of respect early in the season, but “We always tell our players that and single tallies from senior goals in Chouinard, Colizza and Although the Laker offense Lakers, and is likely to determine we are realistic to know that it is people can think we are the best Julia Colizza, junior Kristen Er- senior Stefanie Bourbeau. looked phenomenal, one cannot their ability to remain in the top- a long season and the only list or worst team around and they ickson and freshman Alexandra Also contributing goals were overlook the spectacular play of tier of the rankings. Men’s soccer defeats Houghton Water polo sweeps weekend and Saginaw Valley on the road matches to improve to 8-3 (4-0) captain Andy Tait. the Mercyhurst men’s ability to and the talent around him,” at the break. By Finella Annand The second half saw much of fi nish chances. By Chris Van Horn Robinette said. Mercyhurst put the game out Contributing writer Contributing writer the same defensive domination The team outshot their op- Aside from the record setting of reach in the third with fi ve until an uncharacteristic stretch ponents 17-7 and held a 7-2 day for Schonhoff, the victory goals and took an 11-4 lead going Mercyhurst men’s soccer team of 185 seconds midway through advantage in corner kicks, yet The Mercyhurst men’s water over Gannon was a total team into the fi nal period. traveled to Houghton on Sept. the second half, when the Lakers they were unable to convert the polo team continued to roll this effort. Again, the Lakers defense 27 and came back to Erie with scored twice and the Highland- pressure into a convincing win. past week with two more con- Seven different players scored buckled down and padded the a crucial 2-1 win over the High- ers once to give Mercyhurst the Whatever the Lakers’ offensive ference victories, pushing their for the Lakers. lead with two more goals. landers. victory. problem was against Houghton winning streak to eight. The contest was knotted at Schonhoff was strong again The win was especially im- Mercyhurst struck first as appeared to be solved on Sat- The Lakers beat the Golden 10 at the half before the Lakers with three goals, giving him 75 portant as it came off the back sophomore goalkeeper Danny urday as the men traveled to Knights from Gannon 18-17 and used a seven-goal third period to for his career. of a disappointing 1-0 loss to Mudd booted the ball up fi eld Saginaw Valley and dealt the then doubled-up on Washington take a 17-15 lead heading into the Zach Bell also scored three Northern Kentucky, which shut for the sprinting Matt Richards Cardinals a 5-1 thrashing. and Jefferson, 12-6, on Sept. 30. fourth period. times for the Lakers and Kane out the Lakers for the fi rst time to latch on to, and fi nish past the Kurt Young, the Lakers’ fresh- “During the streak we have Mercyhurst then turned to their Ashton had a big game with two all year. fl ailing Houghton goalkeeper at man standout forward, scored played as a team and created defense to secure the victory over goals and four assists. The game against Houghton the other end. a hat trick in the drubbing to high-percentage shots rather than their cross-town rivals. Bogucki and Riordan combined started slow on the goal front The play was a fi rst for both bring his goal tally for the sea- just shoot at the fi rst chance,” “The Gannon game was high- to make 13 saves in net. as both teams failed to fi nd the players, as Mudd recorded his son to 12. Coach Curtis Robinette stated. scoring. We had a game plan, but The Lakers spread the ball back of their opponent’s net in first career assist and senior “I don’t think he has scored a In the victory at Gannon, in a game against Gannon, you around for the second game in the fi rst half. Richards his fi rst career goal. goal from more that ten yards sophomore Andrew Schonhoff can forget all that. We showed a row as six different players The Lakers dominated the An atypical lapse in concentra- this season because he is always became the program’s all-time intensity,” Robinette said. scored. Highlanders for the first 30 tion by the Mercyhurst defense right in the thick of the action,” leading scorer. Schonhoff netted Jorge Montero added four The two-game sweep puts the minutes of the game and played allowed Houghton to get back Young said. fi ve goals in the victory. goals, while Oscar Calderon Lakers at 8-3 overall and 4-0 in arguably their best soccer of the into the game immediately. Kyle Jackson and Shotaro His third goal of the day gave recorded three assists and a goal CWPA play. season, as they knocked the ball The momentum was back Itaya provided the other two him 70 for his career, breaking for the Lakers. The team’s record has im- around with apparent ease. in Houghton’s corner, but two goals for the Lakers, as they the record previously held by Kyle Bogucki and Kevin Rior- proved significantly since last However, it seemed as if it Mercyhurst freshmen ensured defeated Saginaw Valley for the Kyle Wilson, who scored 69 goals dan split time in goal and com- season, when they fi nished 6-15, was going to be one of those that there would be no home second time this season. in his four year career. bined for 12 saves. 2-9 in the conference. days, as the impressive Hough- fi eld victory for the Highlanders The pair of wins brings the Schonhoff added two more on Bogucki also scored three goals Mercyhurst will play on Wednes- ton goalkeeper repeatedly foiled as Kurt Young took a pass from Lakers record to 11-2 overall and the day, upping his total to 72. of his own. Bogucki, who played day against Penn State Behrend the Mercyhurst offense and kept Rabii Karanouh and lobbed the 4-0 in the GLIAC. “Andy is a hard worker and the fourth period, came up with at 7 p.m. at North East. his team in the game. ball delicately over the Hough- The Lakers’ next chance to im- leads by example. Our offense two huge saves to keep the Lak- “Behrend is a team that, on pa- “It was all us in the fi rst half. ton goalkeeper for the game prove their record and potential runs through him and he can’t ers in front. per, has a lot of young talent that We were passing well and at- winner and his team leading playoff hopes is at Oakland City, be guarded. Later on the same day, the hasn’t played up to its potential. tacking. We just didn’t get the ninth goal of the season. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. “His size is perfect for the Lakers took on W & J at North But we should be able to take goal we deserved and that gave The victory, while satisfying, center position and our offense East. Mercyhurst used a strong them though,” said Robinette. Houghton a sniff,” said senior posed some major questions of generates goals because of him fi rst half start to take a 6-1 lead Women’s tennis working toward .500

McLean in singles play. record and conference record By Ryan Palm In doubles play, Mullane teamed this weekend. Sports editor with fellow freshman Chelsea The team wraps up its confer- Downing to pick up a point for ence matches this weekend when The Mercyhurst women’s ten- the Lakers in a 8-1 win. it hosts Michigan Tech on Oct. nis team worked their way back The team was back in action 6 and Lake Superior State on to the .500 mark this past week the next day on Oct. 1 when they Oct. 7. when they defeated Findlay 9-0 made the short trip to Findlay, Following this weekend the on the road. Ohio. team has a few tune-up matches The team has been up and Mercyhurst bounced back from against non-conference foes in down in terms of wins and Friday’s loss to pick up a key win preparation for the GLIAC Team losses, but has picked up valuable at Findlay. Championships. wins at crucial moments to keep The Lakers shutout the Oilers This tournament is one of momentum alive. File Photo by a score of 9-0, with Mercy- the biggest of the year for the On Sept. 30, the Lakers trav- Freshman Elizabeth Mulane hurst taking every match in the program. This year the event eled to Detroit, Mich., to take on sweep. will be held in Midland, Mich on the Warriors from Wayne State 6-3. Mercyhurst is now 5-5 overall, Oct. 27-28. University. Picking up wins for Mercy- and 3-4 in the conference. The GLIAC Team Champion- Despite a pair of wins in singles hurst were freshman Elizabeth The Lakers will seek to move ships conclude the team’s fall play, the Lakers lost the match Mullane and sophomore Jaclyn to above .500 in both overall schedule. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD October 4, 2006 LAKER

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

This Weeks Results...

Field Hockey...... Sept. 28, W 5-0, Seton Hill Women’s tennis...... Sept. 29, L 6-3, Wayne St. Sept. 30, W 9-0, Findlay Women’s soccer...... Sept. 29, W 3-0, Grand Valley Oct. 1, W 2-0, Ferris State Men’s soccer...... Sept. 27, W 2-1, Houghton Sept. 30, W 5-1, Saginaw Valley St. Women’s volleyball...... Sept. 29, L 3-0, Ferris St. Sept. 30, L 3-0, Grand Valley Football...... Sept. 30, L 24-21, Ashland Men’s golf...... Oct. 1, 6 of 19, ECAC Championships Men’s water polo...... Sept. 30, W 18-17, Gannon Sept. 30, W 12-6, Washington & Jefferson Women’s hockey...... Sept. 30, W 5-2, Maine Oct. 1, W 8-1, Maine Women’s cross country...... Sept. 30, 4 of 10, LeMoyne Invite Andy Finkel photo Men’s cross country...... Sept. 30, 3 of 13, LeMoyne Invite Sarah Powell (15) moves in to take the ball away from a Grand Valley defender.

In the news... Women’s Soccer at No. 12

Women’s soccer moves up eight spots Lakers defeat Grand Valley State to move up eight spots Whatever was said, it seemed to good saves. Heintzman is having the Bulldog’s offside trap. In the NCAA Division II soccer poll released on Tuesday, the By Andy Tait work as the Lakers came out all a standout season and her goals It was not all one-way traffi c Mercyhurst women’s soccer team moved up to No. 12. The Contributing writer guns blazing in the second half against average of 0.57 gives as Heintzman again came up Lakers have been on a steady ascent in the poll for the last to shatter any hopes Grand Val- further weight to this claim. big and made a diving stop to three weeks, moving from No. 25 to their current position in The Mercyhurst women’s soc- ley had of salvaging something Finella Annand described the keep the Bulldogs off the score that time. cer team recorded one of the from the game. performance against Grand Val- sheet. biggest wins in the program’s Less than two minutes into ley as the best she has ever seen The second half saw the Lakers The latest jump came as a result of Friday’s 3-0 win over then history on Friday afternoon. the second half, Powell latched from her team. becomingly increasingly frus- No. 4 Grand Valley State, a team that was previously unbeaten The then No. 20 Lakers stunned onto a defl ected pass and found “We were fi rst to every ball, trated by the Bulldog’s offside on the season. Grand Valley State fell to No. 17 in the poll, but then No. 4 Grand Valley State 3-0 herself one-on-one with the we won every 50-50 and we just trap but it was just a matter of were not alone in falling from the top-ten. on Friday afternoon. goalkeeper. wanted it more than they did,” time before the Lakers found Their performance was good She kept her cool and made said Annand. their way through. A pair of other teams fell drastically too, indicating that enough to move the Lakers up no mistake, making it 2-0 Mer- On Sunday, the Lakers had the In the 55th minute, a dramatic positions are still up for grabs as the season heads toward the eight spots in the national rank- cyhurst. diffi cult task of continuing their sequence of events in the Mercy- home-stretch. ings, No. 12 in the poll released Grand Valley tried to rally back winning run against a stubborn hurst penalty area eventually led Oct. 3. into the game and almost did so Ferris State in the team’s fi nal to Casement doubling the Lakers’ The Lakers have now moved as a shot defl ected off a Mercy- home game of the 2006 regular lead at the other end. Soccer gets two GLIAC POW Awards up in the poll for three consecu- hurst defender and almost ended season. The Bulldogs almost scored but tive weeks. up in the back of the net. Despite a valiant effort from were prevented by Kelly Minnich The men’s and women’s soccer programs were each honored Before a crowd of over 500, the Sophomore goalkeeper Rebec- the visitors the Lakers proved as she headed off the line. by the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Lakers produced a tremendous ca Heintzman was quick to react, too good for their opponents. The Lakers then cleared the ball this week. On the men’s side, freshman forward Kurt Young team performance to inflict a and pounced on the loose ball. Two goals from senior striker to Powell on the halfway line. was named the Player of the Week. Young notched a goal painful fi rst defeat for the visi- However, this was soon forgot- Lisa Casement were all that was She then drew the defender against Houghton on Oct. 27 and a hat-trick against Saginaw tors, who had won their previous ten when Powell put the icing on needed to give the Lakers their before finding Casement with Valley on Saturday. nine games. the cake. 11th consecutive win. just the keeper to beat. The Lakers managed to shut She broke through on the left The Bulldogs battled hard and Casement steadied herself be- The freshman leads not only Mercyhurst, but the entire GLIAC out this supposedly unstoppable and smashed a left-footed shot made life diffi cult, at times for fore fi nally burying the ball and in goals and points, with 12 and 24 respectively. strike force while also managing that had too much power for the hosts despite conceding an sealing an important win for the to outscore all of Grand Valley’s Grand Valley keeper. early goal. Lakers. On the women’s side, sophomore scorer Sarah Powell was previous opponents this season. The Lakers comfortably closed Casement opened the scor- The pair of wins improved the named the Player of the Week. She played a big role in both The Lakers opened the scoring out the game before a jubilant ing ten minutes into the game team to 11-1 and put them top of of the Lakers’ wins this past weekend. On Friday against then in the 26th minute off a well- crowd to seal an unbelievable after Karla Vogt showed great the GLIAC with a record of 4-0. No.4 Grand Valley, Powell took part in all three Mercyhurst placed free kick. 3-0 victory. composure in the box to set up This is the best start for the team goals. She had an assist along with two goals to upset the Quick thinking from top scorer It could have been much differ- the goal. since the 1994 team began 13-1. unbeaten GVSU Lakers. Sarah Powell enabled Adrienne ent outcome had it not been for Following a scrappy piece of The Lakers have seven games Sluga to stab home from close some goalkeeping heroics from play in the box, Vogt coolly laid remaining and each one of them On Sunday against Ferris State, Powell had an assist to raise range. Heintzman. the ball off for Casement who is on the road. her weekend point total to four. She now is tied for the lead Mercyhurst lead 1-0 at the Grand Valley almost caught slotted home the goal. The Lakers travel to West Vir- in GLIAC assists with 11, is third in goals with 11 and third in break and, for Coach Dale White, Mercyhurst napping as they The Lakers failed to add to ginia Wesleyan on Oct. 6, with points with 30. it was a case of keeping his play- broke through the Lakers’ rear- their lead before the half but the hope of keeping their win- ers feet on the ground as there guard twice early on, only to see came close on a couple of occa- ning run intact. was still a lot of work to do. Heintzman pull off a series of sions as they began to penetrate Women’s hockey picked to win CHA

As should be expected, the Mercyhurst women’s hockey team has been chosen by league coaches to win their conference, Football falls just short to Ashland 24-21 College Hockey America (CHA). This marks the fi fth straight year that the team has been chosen to take the crown. pass from quarterback John 29-yard touchdown pass and tied accept their underdog role and By Andrew Kavulich Ferguson to wide receiver David the ball game. will use it to their advantage. Contributing writer In addition to the team honors, sophomore forward Valerie Ziegehofer. The Eagles then marched down They look forward to the game Chouinard and senior defender Ashley Pendelton were named Starting off the second half, the the fi eld to set up a fi rst and goal with a lot of confi dence knowing to the preseason All-Conference team. Chouinard was The Lakers hung tough at Lakers came in looking to tie the on the Mercyhurst nine-yard that they have nothing to lose. choosen by the coaches as the pick for Co-Player of the Year Ashland Saturday, coming from game early. line. The Lakers is excited to play with Ashley Riggs from Niagara. a 21-7 second half defi cit to tie A fumble on the opening Mercyhurst defense held strong, such an important team, and the ball game late in the third kickoff by Theo Hall gave Ash- and kept Ashland to a fi eld goal knows that a victory would be a The two individuals selected by CHA proved their merit, period. land excellent fi eld position and with 7:27 to play. major boost for the rest of the playing well against Maine this past weekend and earning Unfortunately, that effort fell another chance for them to put Mercyhurst moved the ball to season. the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards just short, with the Lakers los- points on the board. Ashland’s 36-yard line on a con- Mercyhurst must “run the ball respectively. ing 24-21. Maag ran four straight times verted passo on 4th and 5 to Hill better than the opposing team,” Mercyhurst started the game ending with an 11-yard touch- from Phillis. said Schaetzle. The team which off with a little trickery, when down run to put Ashland up 21-7 Their drive was stopped when controls the clock will win the Mercyhurst Athletes of the Week Jeff Nowling was handed the ball early in the second half. they failed on their next fourth game. on a reverse and threw a 30-yard Mercyhurst kept their com- down conversion. Ashland ran Also, interceptions are ill to The Mercyhurst Athletic Department has named Andrew pass to Mark Watson. posure after a costly fumble, out the clock, and came on top afford. Phillis hit 10 different Schonhoff from water polo and Rebecca Heintzman from This led to a 7-0 early lead and drove right down the fi eld with the win. receivers in the loss to Ashland. women’s soccer as its Players of the Week. when quarterback Mitch Phillis to score. Even though it was a tough Look for him to do the same threw an eight-yard touchdown The Lakers completed a 13 play loss for the Lakers, they have an and spread the fi eld. Schonhoff had a great weekend against Gannon and pass to Nowling, ending an eight drive, with a one-yard touchdown even tougher opponent ahead Grand Valley’s quarterback Washington & Jefferson, scoring seven goals between the play, 74-yard drive. pass to fullback Owen Evans. of them. Cullen Finnerty moved into 13th two games. During the W&J contest Schonhoff broke the Ashland tied the game at the Phillis hit six straight passes to The Mercyhurst Lakers would all time in Division II football Mercyhurst record for career goals with his fi rst tally of the end of the fi rst quarter with a end with Evans. like to become a true underdog in offensive yards with 10,562. game. Only in his sophomore season, he now has 72 goals in 28-yard touchdown run by Blaine Later in the period, Theo Hall story. “Finnerty is as good as runner, as his career. Maag. would make up for his fumble This Saturday they will travel to he is a passer,” said Schaetzle. With a little over a minute left to by intercepting Ferguson on Allendale, Mich., to face the No. “If we can stop the big plays, Heintzman also had a spectacular weekend, playing well in play in the fi rst half, Mercyhurst’s Ashland’s 48-yard line. 1 team in Division II football, the and quick scores we can win,” goal to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 weekend. Against then No. Brandon Hill was forced to punt The Lakers would drive the ball Grand Valley State Lakers. he said. 4 Grand Valley State, Heintzman shut out a team that was from his own two-yard line. to the 22 yard line, before Phillis Grand Valley State has the lon- Mercyhurst showed great resil- averaging six goals per game. She made fi ve saves in the After a booming 47-yard punt, was sacked for a loss of 16 yards gest winning streak of any Divi- ience coming back from down 14 game, several of which came at crucial points in the second Julian Johnson let the air out of on fi rst down. sion college football team with points last week to tie the game. half. Heintzman also picked up a win against Ferris State, the bag. He returned the ball 18 Coach Marty Schaetzle decided its 18th victory in a row against If they go into Grand Valley playing 72 shutout minutes in goal before being given a yards, giving Ashland great fi eld to go for it on 4th and 17 on the Wayne State last week. with the same passion and atti- breather. position on the Mercyhurst 30- Ashland 29-yard line. Mercyhurst is going to have to tude there is no stopping them in yard line. Phillis scrambled out of play mistake-free football to pull coming away with an upset, but Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- Three plays later, Ashland was the pocket, gaining time and out a victory against the “other” more important, a victory. thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to up 14-7 going into the half, cour- launched a prayer to a leaping Lakers. [email protected]. tesy of a three-yard touchdown David Lough, who caught the Even so, Schaetzle and the team