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Vol. 79 No. 5 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 October 19, 2005

THE MERCIAD Garvey Park retains name

the faculty, he has no doubts about By Joshua Wilwohl President McQuillen’s decision. Editor-in-chief “His decision reflects his genuine concern for the well-being of the col- The recent controversy surrounding lege and his belief that while intended Garvey Park has since settled after the to promote healing, the change would administration said that the park’s name be divisive,” Clemons said. “President will not change to Advent Park. McQuillen also spoke about wanting The decision comes after a four-page to work with the Faculty Senate to Faculty Senate proposal that outlined a promote healing, and we would be rationale to rename Garvey Park. The interested in his proposals and over time Senate considered the name change to may ourselves develop some proposals bring about healing on campus after the – but at this time we have not even met allegations against former President Dr. since his decision.” William P. Garvey arose last year. Many students are siding with the Mercyhurst President Dr. Michael administration’s decision and are happy McQuillen, who made the executive with keeping the name Garvey Park. decision not to change Garvey Park, Junior Kent Waszak says the adminis- said he never was in favor of changing tration decision was the right move. “I the park’s name and made the deci- think that they made the correct deci- sion after speaking with the college’s sion because Garvey has contributed so constituents. much to making this school what it is “Only a fi rm decision was made (not today,” he said. “Changing it when he to change the name) after speaking with leaves over some accusations wouldn’t the Sisters of Mercy, fellow administra- be fair.” tors and the students,” he said. Sophomore Jessica Kocent also sup- McQuillen said he was inspired by ports the decision. “Dr. Garvey did do the student response on the issue after a lot for Mercyhurst, and though he may an all-campus student poll was admin- have made some bad personal decisions, Katie McAdams/Photo editor istered two weeks ago by The Merciad. that does not erase his pertinent role in Students continue to enjoy the peaceful tranquility of Garvey Park despite recent controversy. “I am heartened by the number of Mercyhurst’s history.” responses and the student interest,” he Another sophomore, Katie Cahill, said. “The student response seemed shares Kocent’s opinion. “It is an amongst the laymen of the college.” our end, we cannot run with it because the decision to use Advent Commons to be strongly opposed to a name excellent decision on Dr. McQuillen’s Mercyhurst Student Government there is not enough student support,” for the surrounding area. “I have not change.” part,” she said. “Why try to pretend like President Dan Schuler said that in he said. made a decision to deny Advent Com- Faculty Senate President Dr. Randall he was not ever a part of the campus’ response to the overwhelming stu- McQuillen, however, said that even mons,” he said. Clemons said that even though he history? He should still be honored for dent poll results, the council will not though he has decided not to change cannot speak formally on behalf of the things he did here and not tossed continue to pursue the matter. “From the name of Garvey Park, he will table Please see Garvey Park on Page 3 Candidates make case but the past is not done with you,’” growth of commuter students. He By Katie McAdams said Gamble. said that the percentage of commuter Photo editor Dr. David Livingston, director of the students could be increased. However, department of Religious Studies and a Gamble feels that the number of tradi- As the Presidential Search comes to a member Presidential Search Commit- tional undergraduate students is close to dramatic close, two candidates present tee, introduced Gamble to the crowd. maximum capacity. their aspirations and plans for the future Gamble’s opening speech struck a Gamble explained to the audience of Mercyhurst College. note of familiarity with the audience. that there would be few plans to extend On Thursday, Oct. 6, Dr. Thomas Working at Mercyhurst gave him an the Main Campus. One possible addi- Gamble took the stage in the Mary advantage compared to the other fi nal- tion would be another art building. D’Angelo Performing Arts Center to ists who encountered the college for He mentioned several times his love share his vision for Mercyhurst. the fi rst time. and passion for the arts. Gamble com- Healing, hope and growth, were the Gamble talked about adding pro- mented that the art department was main themes that Gamble spoke of to grams to the graduate school. He hopes crammed into a small corner of Zurn. an audience of about 80. to add two more, which he said could He hopes to rectify this problem so He spoke words of healing to an insti- benefi t this campus. He also mentioned that the arts can continue to fl ourish at tution that has been hit by controversy the need for more distance learning, but Mercyhurst. Katie McAdams/Photo editor surrounding the board of trustees and not for the undergraduates he quickly Gamble and Hester present visions for the future of Mercyhurst. the president. “As an old saying goes added. Please see Candidates on Page 3 ‘that you may be done with the past, Gamble mentioned the continuing Students receive a sobering experience cating students about healthier choices By Corrie Thearle concerning alcohol consumption. News editor With the help of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee This week Mercyhurst hosts its fi rst (GECAC), the Offices of Campus annual week-long Alcohol Awareness Ministry, Student Union and Student program. Activities, a wide array of interesting The college has previously dedicated and informative events on campus have one day in the past to promoting aware- been arranged. ness and educating students on the One of the most important events dangers of alcohol. occurred on Tuesday in the Union This year Mercyhurst has greatly Great Room. expanded the effort into a series of Two speakers presented an interactive events throughout the week. discussion about alcohol awareness to Many college students struggle with students. the damaging effects of alcohol abuse This seminar was conducted by Remle and addiction. Elmer and Hally Peterson. The discus- Sarah Allen, assistant director of the sion was centered on what risks students Student Union, claims that the college undertake when abusing alcohol. Katie McAdams/Photo editor is not trying to prevent students from Students learn about alcohol and its effects on college-aged students in the Union Great Room. drinking. This program is aimed at edu- Please see Alcohol on Page 3 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD October 19, 2005

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World Briefs Safety is top priority International news The annual security report allays fear of crime Compiled by Corrie Thearle Strikes kill civilians By Lori Letender Contributing writer The U.S. military stated Mon- day that strikes by U.S. warplanes and helicopters on two villages Mercyhurst College students west of Baghdad had killed 70 can feel safe on their campus with militants, while witnesses claimed the absence of violent crimes and there were many civilians among an overall trend toward declining the dead. crime statistics. The strikes took place Sun- Each October, colleges across day in Ramadi in response to a the nation are required by law to roadside bomb that killed fi ve compile a list of campus crime U.S. soldiers in a vehicle in the statistics and make those statis- nearby village of Al-Bu Ubaid tics available to the public. on Saturday. In compliance with those re- The U.S. military said warplanes quirements, Mercyhurst College and helicopters attacked after a released its 2004 annual security crowd of Iraqis had gathered at report on Oct. 1. the site of the wreckage a day The report is required to con- after the bombing, believing the tain the specific number and crowd to be insurgents trying to category of crimes committed set up another bomb in the im- on a campus throughout the past mediate area. three years (2002 - 2004). But several witnesses and one The report shows that in the local leader said the people were past three years Mercyhurst civilians who had gathered to College (main campus) has had look at the wreckage of the US no criminal homicides, negligent vehicle or take pieces off of it. manslaughters or robberies. Ad- ditionally, no hate crimes were reported at Mercyhurst College Hurricane Wilma conjures safety fears in 2004. Deputy Chief Alan Copeland, Hurricane Wilma is threatening Cuba and Mexico and is expected who worked to gather crime to strengthen as it ploughs north through the Caribbean. reports and statistics said, “Ob- Wilma is packing winds of 75mph (120km/h), the Miami-based viously, there are a lot of things U.S. National Hurricane Center said. (crimes) we (Mercyhurst) don’t Wilma is the 12th hurricane of the season, a number reached only have here; thank God.” once before-in 1969-since records began. In 2004, Mercyhurst did, how- Katie McAdams/Photo editor ever, experience three forcible Police and Safety continue to keep the students on campus safe and secure. sex offenses, one aggravated Bird fl u in Greece assault, four burglaries and one motor vehicle theft. critical part of any decision made throughout the United States oughly reporting on all crimes Greece has become the lat- Mercyhurst is also required to by students and parents (when to compile reports on campus that occur on campus, whether est country to report a case of show the number of drug, weap- choosing which college to at- security and crime statistics and or not charges are fi led. bird fl u. ons and liquor law violations tend),” said Gregorich to explain to make those reports public. Gregorich said that the report The country’s agriculture min- occurring on campus. the purpose of the report. These laws were passed as a usually takes several months to istry said a form of the virus No arrests were made for The bulk of the report outlines result of work done by Connie assemble. He said that a lot of had been found in a turkey on a weapons or drug violations, but and details Mercyhurst Police and Howard Clery whose daugh- communication is involved with farm on the Aegean Sea island there were a total of fi ve arrests and Safety, its policies and its ter, Jeanne Clery, was murdered people throughout the campus of Oinouses. made for liquor violations in programs. in 1986. and at local police departments The European Union has or- 2004. The process for reporting A student at Lehigh University to obtain the most complete and dered urgent tests on dead birds Disciplinary referrals, those of- crimes and making formal com- in Pennsylvania, Clery was raped accurate statistics. found in Croatia. fenses which are reported to resi- and murdered in her dorm room Extra time is also taken to At this stage, neither of the dence life for disciplinary action by a fellow student, whom she ensure that the statistics are new outbreaks in Greece or and not the police, are another Mercyhurst had never met. completely truthful. Gregorich Romania have been confi rmed category of the annual security Clery’s murderer gained en- said that “It’s important that it as the lethal H5N1 form of the report’s crime statistics. “College is trance into her room through (the report) is done right and bird fl u virus, which has been Last year, Mercyhurst College three propped-open doors. He accurately.” linked to more than 60 human had the following violations that safe; it really was later tried, convicted and The U.S. Department of Edu- deaths in Asia. resulted in disciplinary referrals: sentenced to death for Clery’s cation: Offi ce of Postsecondary 240 alcohol, 11 drug and one murder. Education is responsible for weapons. is. The Clery family later learned enforcing the Clery Act and will Earthquake relief “Mercyhurst College is safe; it that there had been a number of periodically audit the reports of really is. We (police and safety ” previous violent incidents on the campuses. Fines of $25,000 are Some half a million survivors and the administration) work -Rodger Gregorich Lehigh University campus and issued for each violation found. of the South Asian earthquake really hard to keep this a safe that the campus had not taken The main reason for the Clery have still received no help at campus,” said Director of Public proper precautions to assure that Act was explained by Copeland, all, the UN’s World Food Pro- Safety Rodger Gregorich, who dormitory doors were securely who said, “The importance of gramme (WFP) says. has taken the lead on this project plaints is described. Also includ- closed and locked. it, I believe, is to let students and The warning comes amid grow- for the past several years. ed in the report are the college’s The Clery family successfully their parents know exactly how ing fears that many more people The Mercyhurst College Police policies on alcohol, drugs and persuaded Congress to pass the safe campuses are.” could die from winter weather and Safety Department compiles sexual assaults. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Cam- For a complete version of and untreated injuries. the detailed annual report that Since 1988, colleges across pus Security Policy and Campus the Mercyhurst College 2004 Doctors in Pakistan admin- totaled 17 pages this year. Pennsylvania have been required Crime Statistics Act. annual security report, visit the istered Kashmir say tens of “The Clery report (the secu- to provide accurate information Compiling the statistics and Police and Safety section of the thousands in the state have yet rity report’s common name) and statistics regarding college creating the report is a complex Laker Net. Information about to receive treatment. accurately provides a picture of security policies and crime. process for Gregorich, Copeland the Clery family and the Jeanne More than 40,000 people are crime occurring on any particular In 1990, a national law was and the rest of police and safety. Clery Act can be found at www. confirmed dead in the earth- college campus. It should be a passed, requiring all colleges The process begins by thor- securityoncampus.org. quake. Local offi cials say the toll may be as high as 54,000. Many of the survivors are in re- mote mountains or deep valleys with no medical help available. Mercyhurst takes on rival colleges Saddam’s lawyer asks for adjournment WQLN Collegiate Challenge will air from the PAC Nearly two years after his capture, Saddam Hussein is fi nally facing trial for alleged crimes against fellow Iraqis. Saddam’s lawyer said By Dana Moderick programs at each school. This with several WQLN on-air per- Want to be a volunteer? Don’t Tuesday he would ask for a three-month adjournment at his client’s Contributing writer year Mercyhurst will be hosting sonalities such as Tracy Ferrier, worry you won’t walk away with trial for a 1982 massacre, and challenge the court’s competence to the challenge in the lobby of the Tom New and Wally Faas. simply the feeling of helping out hear the case. The trial was to begin on Wednesday. The fourth Annual WQLN Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts For seven hours, those in the your school. Saddam and seven senior members of his regime are facing Collegiate Challenge kicks off Center. Mercyhurst community will be According to Bill Welch, “Stu- charges that they ordered the killing in 1982 of nearly 150 people in this week opening up its phone From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. students, encouraged to call in and discuss dents and other volunteers will the mainly Shiite village of Dujail north of Baghdad after a failed lines at Allegheny College Mon- faculty and volunteers can give the arts at the college and get take calls,” he said. “Volunteers attempt on the former dictator’s life. If convicted, the men face the day, Oct. 17 and wrapping up their time or support for WQLN their WQLN membership. will receive coffee and donuts death penalty by hanging. Friday Oct. 21 here Mercyhurst by answering pledge lines or even This is a great opportunity for for their trouble, especially those College. getting on the air. the local colleges to join in com- dauntless souls who get up for Political discharge This is a yearly competition that The show will be broadcast petition with one another to get the fi rst few hours.” takes place at Allegheny College, live from the PAC and will have attention for a local radio station So come on out and support Two of President Bush’s most Gannon University, Edinboro several guest spots from Presi- and themselves. Mercyhurst College and WQLN trusted and powerful advisers University, Penn State Behrend dent Michael McQuillen, Dr. Last year Penn State Behrend on Oct. 21. Isn’t a chance to beat might be forced to resign and and Mercyhurst College. Tom Gamble, Director of the out-pledged two-year reigning Gannon and all the other sur- face criminal charges. Each year, the schools compete Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts champ Allegheny College. Could rounding colleges in yet another Mr. Bush’s closest political aide, to see who can raise the most Center Michael Fuhrman, Dance this be Mercyhurst’s year? competition worth it? Karl Rove, and Vice-President money for the WQLN fall mem- Department Director Tauna Last year the college raised Dick Cheney’s chief of staff, bership drive. Hunter, the Director of Choirs more than $5,500 towards mem- Lewis Libby, are going to know The school who receives the Rebecca Ryan, Music Depart- bership. You can read The their fate within the next few most pledges wins the WQLN ment Chair Albert Glinsky and Listen in to Q 91.3 and come Merciad online at days. Member Trophy. Director of College Relations out or call in between 6 a.m. and A special prosecutor will con- For the entire week of Oct. 17- Bill Welch. 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 to merciad.mercy- clude the case when the identity 21, WQLN will attend a different Each speaker will be emphasiz- support WQLN and Mercyhurst hurst.edu of a serving CIA offi cer, Valerie college location and promote the ing the success and importance College, or pledge online at www. Plame, was leaked to journalists. station while also the fi ne arts of the arts at Mercyhurst College WQLN.org. October 19, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Court nomination Miers continues to remain questionable

Knight Ridder Newspapers ter much. “I certainly don’t have president who seems to think any the feeling that a woman justice lawyer can be on the Supreme on the Supreme Court must be Court if they adore him.” When Sandra Day O’Conner replaced by a woman.” No one disputes that having was nominated to the Supreme That’s not to say that the presi- women on the Supreme Court is Court more than two decades dent wasn’t pressured to maintain a worthy goal. They just say it’s ago, women celebrated the crack- diversity on the court. Special- not the top priority. ing of the gender barrier and interest groups encouraged him “I think she’s a fair and de- solidly supported her appoint- to choose a minority candidate, liberate person. That’s more ment. while fi rst lady Laura Bush said important than Harriet being a Today, nominee Harriet Miers publicly that she would like to see woman,” said Susan Karamanian, isn’t getting that same sort of sis- a woman succeed O’Connor. associate dean for international terly solidarity. Women say they Miers, 60, began her career and comparative legal studies at care less about her X chromo- back in the days when gender the George Washington Univer- some than they do her ideology did matter. sity law school, and a longtime and resume. She entered a tightly knit legal friend who shares a meal with Katie McAdams/Photo editor “It doesn’t make any difference community that was essentially Miers every month or so. Students at the alcohol seminar get a glimpse of each other through a drunken haze. what the gender is. What matters a man’s world. But she rose to Regardless, her critics say they’d is his or her record in respect to become the fi rst female president prefer some experience on the constitutional philosophy. We of her law fi rm in Dallas, as well bench or a better idea of what have a nomination of someone as the fi rst woman to head both her judicial philosophy would Alcohol abuse and addiction that is an unknown quantity and the Dallas and Texas bar associa- be. that’s distressing,” said Colleen tions. As White House counsel, Political agendas have trumped Students pledge to make healthier drinking decisions Parro of Dallas, who is executive she is among the president’s in- the gender issue, said Ruth Man- director of Republican National ner circle of advisers. del, director of the Eagleton Coalition for Life. Sarah Weddington, who suc- Institute of Politics at Rutgers Continued from Page 1 addiction. The culminating event of Al- Miers’ life and politics have cessfully argued the pivotal Roe v. University and an expert on Thursday will be Pledge Day in cohol Awareness Week will take been discussed by women across Wade case for abortion rights be- women in politics. Students were able to experi- the Student Union Foyer from 10 place in the Grotto at 8:30 p.m. the country since President fore the Supreme Court in 1973, “That wasn’t the case when ence the impairing effects alcohol a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday. Bush nominated her to replace said that Miers’ self-effacing and Sandra Day O’Conner or Ruth has on motor skills and thinking Students will be given the There will be a Remembrance O’Conner. But little of the talk private demeanor stood her in Bader Ginsburg were nomi- abilities. chance to sign a pledge to make Service for anyone who has been is about the fact that she is one good stead during her career, and nated,” she said. By wearing the intoxication responsible drinking choices. negatively affected by alcohol or of only three women ever nomi- that she too voted for her when The historical aspect to goggles, students gained a fi rst The pledge will also include a an alcohol related incident. nated to the Supreme Court. In- she ran as president of the Texas O’Conner’s appointment by hand account of the dangers statement that students will not This candlelight service will stead, women seem to be focused Bar Association. President Ronald Reagan helped alcohol abuse can infl ict on a drink and drive. include a dramatic performance on her extreme sense of privacy “I think there has been a time her sail through the confi rmation person’s senses and body. Students who sign the pledge by the liturgical dancers. and lack of a legal paper trail as when women who would never process. Ginsburg, appointed by Students developed a sobering will receive a silicon band, dis- Alcohol Awareness Week pro- they try to discern her judicial be critical and always go along President Bill Clinton to be the understanding of what it is like playing their efforts to make vides many opportunities for philosophy. with the good ol’ boys had an second woman on the court, to be drunk and not in control healthier drinking choices. students to receive information “Women in law have grown easier time rising in leadership was also viewed with approval of your actions. Students will also have the op- about the dangers of alcohol to the point that it (gender) is than those that stood up for by both parties, though her writ- Look out for the Laker! Today portunity to fi ll out a survey that abuse. not noteworthy,” said Kimberly opportunities of diversity,” Wed- ing on Roe v. Wade caused a stir during lunch time, the Mercy- details drinking habits. In order to bring an end to the Blanton, a 28-year-old labor and dington said. “But what lawyers among anti-abortion advocates. hurst Laker prowled campus Some of the questions will many senseless deaths caused by employment lawyer for the U.S. in general ... look at as qualifi ca- Still, sexism exists in the pro- giving out free prizes to students concern how often students alcohol related incidents, preven- Postal Service who grew up down tions for the top of a law fi rm or cess today. It’s just far subtler, who answered alcohol trivia drink and where they go to tion against harmful and danger- the street from Miers’ home in bar association is totally differ- said Mandel. and attended the seminar on drink. ous activities is essential. North Dallas. “I think now it’s ent than what we would expect “The comments about her Tuesday. This survey will help the col- You can help this effort by experience and ideology that for someone on the Supreme (Miers) are patronizing and I Students will be put to the test lege better understand the drink- stopping at one of these events is important and we just don’t Court. think there is a gender compo- about their knowledge on the ing habits and patterns of Mer- and learning more about alcohol know what that is for her.” “Of course, I’d like to support nent to that. I can’t remember dangers of alcohol abuse and cyhurst students. awareness. Martha Hardwick Hofmeister, a a woman. But once I look and a man being talked about as she partner at Shackelford, Melton & say, `She’s female,’ I want to look is,” she said. McKinley LLP in Dallas, agrees at her credentials. I think my that Miers’ gender doesn’t mat- criticism is not of her, it’s of the Police and Safety Log Hurricane Wilma strikes Public Drunkenness/ Harassment by Driving Under the College Violations Communications Threat Infl uence/College Knight Ridder Newspapers might have to order evacuations have plenty of time to get their 1 Oct 2005 1 Oct 2005 Violations of Keys tourists on Thursday hurricane supplies together if East Main Drive Lewis Ave 2 Oct 2005 and residents on Friday. Schools they haven’t already,” said Carl Closed Open Lewis Countless Floridians shook and county offi ces are likely to Fowler, spokesman for the Bro- Referred to other Pending Investigation Closed their heads in disbelief and close Thursday and Friday. ward Emergency Management Agency/College Referred to other mapped preliminary plans Tues- Wilma could scarcely have Division. Discipline Agency/College day as Hurricane Wilma intensi- materialized at a worse time: Key Said Cynthia Martinez, a Discipline fi ed in the Caribbean and adopted West’s annual, weeklong Fantasy spokeswoman for the Miami- a curving path that could lead to Fest, a major moneymaker that Dade Office of Emergency South Florida this weekend. attracts thousands of revelers to Management: “We’ve all been Liquor Law Violations/ Theft from Vehicle Liquor Law Violations/ Wilma still was hundreds of the island chain, is set to begin through this drill before. Stay in- Assualt/Drug Possession 12 Oct 2005 College Violations miles away and much could this weekend. formed. These things can change 8 Oct 2005 Parking Lot #14 14 Oct 2005 change, but long-range forecasts “We don’t want to get caught,” rather quickly.” McAuley Hall Closed McAuley consistently suggested landfall said Irene Toner, Monroe Coun- In Tallahassee, state leaders Closed Closed Saturday night on Florida’s lower ty’s director of emergency man- conducted conference calls with Criminal Arrest/Referred College Discipline Gulf Coast, with the hurricane agement. “We want to make sure local emergency managers and to other Agency slicing diagonally through South that by Friday night, we are all set. dispatched “area coordinators” Florida en route to the Atlantic. All of this could change if the to the Keys and several south- If it hits Florida, Wilma will be track changes or slows down.” west Florida counties. the eighth hurricane to strike or In Miami-Dade and Broward, “It is incumbent on all Florid- Criminal Mischief Liquor Law Violations/ Liquor Law Violations/ brush the state in 15 months. watchful waiting was the order of ians, particularly those along the 14 Oct 2005 College Violations Disorderly Conduct “We hope Wilma will go the the day. Emergency managers in Gulf Coast, to pay heed and McAuley Hall 14 Oct 2005 15 Oct 2005 way of the Flintstones, back to both counties advised residents watch this storm over the next Open McAuley Parking Lot #4 the Stone Age,” said Richard to check their storm shutters and several days,” said Mike Stone, Pending Investigation Closed Closed Hatch, owner of a Key West res- post-storm supplies. spokesman for the state emer- College Discipline Criminal Arrest taurant. “This is a bummer.” “At this point, residents should gency management offi ce. The fi ve-day cone of danger covered the entire Florida pen- insula, the Florida Keys and Candidate offers vision Garvey Park much of Cuba, where the storm’s outlying rain already produced Continued from Page 1 “I am not looking to leave name will landslides, fl oods, mass evacua- Houston, but anxious to come tions and a hurricane watch. Dr. Colleen Hester, one of to the ’Hurst if chosen to be remain With nothing but warm water three candidates for Mercyhurst president of the college,” Hes- and favorable atmospheric con- College president, said she em- ter said. “There are airplanes in Continued from Page 1 ditions ahead of it, Wilma was braces the college’s mission. Houston for my kids to come expected to grow into a major “Mercyhurst is like a jewel and visit us in Erie, if that is McQuillen however sees the Category 3 hurricane Wednes- waiting to be revealed,” Hester where my husband and I end up” Dec. 4 deadline as too soon and day. explained to a crowd of about 90 said Hester. too quick and feels there needs “It would be wise for folks on Oct. 11 at the Mary D’Angelo Currently, Hester said, she is to be more time for discussion. within that cone to at least start Performing Arts Center. considered for the presidency at “I need to discuss it more with thinking about what they would She praised the Sisters of one other college. student government, the Sisters do if Wilma heads toward their Mercy for the legacy of what they Hester enjoys the college at- of Mercy and the faculty,” he community,” said Max Mayfi eld, have maintained over the years, mosphere. She said her husband said. director of the National Hurri- creating the strong success of attends a wide variety of sport- While the matter of Advent cane Center in West Miami-Dade liberal arts college. ing events. Hester’s college, the Commons is in the realm of County. Because Mercyhurst College University of St. Thomas, is possibilities, McQuillen would The 12th hurricane of this is a liberal arts college, the core just starting to build a sports like the Mercyhurst Community extraordinary season, Wilma ties curriculum needs to have an ap- program. to move on. the one-year record for hurricane preciation for the arts. Hester serves as vice president “I would try to encourage the formation in the Atlantic basin, One of the fi ner attributes of of strategic planning, institu- community about the important set in 1969. Mercyhurst is the PAC, she said. tional research and evaluation at decision of the new president,” Already this year, offi cials in the “I would rather be where you the Houston university. he said. Keys have ordered evacuations are,” she said to the crowd. She All three presidents answered “We need to look ahead to new for hurricanes Dennis and Rita. has a passion for the arts that she questions about healing at Mer- leadership and focus on coming Now here comes Wilma, and shares with her husband. cyhurst College. together as a community.” emergency managers said they PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD October 19, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Biology class takes you to the tropics Research Center, on the rather of the island by going caving. minescent pond, where you By Melissa Jack remote island of San Salvador. This experience was one of will get to swim at night amid Features editor This facility, which used to be the most amazing for me, but it algae that emits light when it is a military base, is now a place was not for the claustrophobic disturbed. It’s already time to register where dozens of scientists from or faint at heart. Two other places you will for winter term classes, and fi ll- around the world come to study However, if you managed to visit is a fossil reef containing ing the core curriculum is high and conduct research. For the make it through the entire circuit giant clam fossils and the Dunn on everyone’s list of priorities. duration of our stay we stayed you were at one point crawling Waterfall, which you will get to Unfortunately, many of these in what used to be barracks, and through a space barely two feet climb. classes that are required are, ate our meals at the communal high to come into a cavern soar- While on Jamaica you will stay more often then not, uninterest- cafeteria. ing high above your head. You at the Hofstra Marine Laborato- ing or boring. Everyday we had the oppor- saw sculptural megaliths in the ry, where you will sleep, eat and This winter term a class is tunity to snorkel at a different stalactites and stalagmites and have class – don’t forget about being offered again that I was coral reef, mostly patch reefs, you were able to experience the class. All of these activities are lucky enough to fi nd out about, which were offshore. In do- water circuit, where the water fun and exciting, but work is also and take advantage of, two years ing this we had the chance was sometimes waste-deep or a requirement. ago: Tropical Marine Biology. to observe and interact with sometimes you would have to Besides what I have already This class only meets once a the environment we had been swim for a short distance. mentioned, you will be res- week during the winter term— learning about. This also gave On another day we swam from posible for a research project. not because it’s a blow-off us the chance to reinforce our shore, about a quarter-mile, to You will be divided into small course—but because all the lost Photo courtesy of Joel Kurtz learning of the organisms by Manhead Cay to go exploring. groups where you will research class-time during the term is Tropical Marine Biology class of 2003-04 boating out to actually seeing them in their This rocky outcrop could barely a topic of your choice. Af- made up in a unique hands-on snorkel at a fringing reef. natural habitat. be called an island; however, ter the research is completed experience in the Bahamas (this After each of these outings it was just big enough to take you will have to write a report year it will be Jamaica) during we were required to write jour- us a couple hours to survey its and present your hypothesis, spring break: 24/7 of putting You will learn about, and fi nally board the plane you can’t nal entries recording the place, entirety. observations and fi nally, your what you learned during the cold begin to appreciate, the balance help but feel excited—what weather conditions, life forms We saw beautiful rock forma- conclusion. winter months to practical use in of these delicate ecosystems and other class offers you the unique seen, behaviors seen, human tions, dramatic drops to the After all is said and done, this the tropics. the plant and animal life that opportunity to learn and then impacts noted and our personal ocean below, crashing waves isn’t your typical college course Once a week you will meet in depends upon it. do? reactions. At night we would on the seaward side and even a requirement, which is why slots the classroom and begin prepar- Much memorization goes into Not only will you get to expe- have class and discuss the day’s small octopus made an appear- are going fast. If you are inter- ing yourself for what you need the class work. You will be ex- rience a new environment and activities, as well as delve deeper ance when it climbed out of the ested, and can’t get in this year, to know to have an intelligent, pected to know various marine culture but, long after you have into the marine ecosystem and water to drag a shelled nerite keep your eyes open next year. wholesome and safe experience and land organisms and their forgotten the lessons taught in its many nuances that we were below for its meal. If you are worried about in the marine environment. scientifi c classifi cations. How- your Asian Cultures, Plant Sci- now face to face with. These two experiences that I cost, it promises a good deal. You will learn about and ex- ever, a great deal of satisfaction ence or Philosophical Inquiry Besides snorkeling everyday have just described will not be Dr. Lutton said he is currently plore various tropical marine comes from holding up your class, you will remember this, we were afforded many other on the schedule of activities in estimating $1,600, but for the habitats. This includes the four fi rst queen conch and declaring maybe not because of what you unique experiences. On one of Jamaica. However, in talking to fl ight, accommodations, food, types of coral reefs: barrier you have found Strombus gigas, read, but because you put what the fi rst days there we climbed Dr. Lutton, who will be teaching adventure and learning that reefs, fringing reefs, atolls and or spotting some crenulated you read to practical use in the a lighthouse, which provided a the class, I can report that some comes along with it, this is a patch reefs, along with rocky fi re coral and telling everyone to real world. beautiful view of the surround- other unique opportunities can great rate for a once in a lifetime shores, turtle grass and man- beware of Millipora alcicornis. During my time in the Baha- ing land and water, and then be had on this trip. opportunity. grove swamps. Come spring break when you mas we stayed at the Gerace proceeded to explore the depths Jamaica boasts of a biolu- Photo courtesy of Joel Kurtz King Helmut Common Octopus Brittlestar Sally Lightfoot crabs Fuzzy Chiton

Alumna returns to the A whole new generation of Google ‘Hurst to teach HRIM lary. If you receive an assign- where you left off. ents. A few days ago, my dad at Gannon University. I had the By Lauren Newman ment in class and need a start, Now there is no need to search called and asked me where he By Jen Helbig opportunity to teach seminars Contributing writer Contributing writer what do you do?...Google it. If the three billion Web docu- could look up the meaning of on various subjects, and I real- you need pictures to go along ments all over again. some legal terms. I told him to ized that I wanted to teach on Anyone who has a computer with this assignment, where do Also, this use the Google Website and sure Mercyhurst has a new, yet fa- the college level. I have always and has used the Internet knows you go?... google.com. keeps thrack enough, it provided all the infor- miliar face on campus this fall. wanted to work for Mercyhurst what www.google.com is. Even if you don’t know what in of your com- mation he needed. From Kim Zacherl is an alumna who though. Not only is it one of the most the world you’re doing or where mon past his- what I gathered, you is working in the HRIM depart- “I also taught classes for the successful search engines avail- to begin, Google will tory and de- name it and it’s guar- ment, where her undergraduate Erie Historical Society for the able, but it is also the most com- do it for you. It also velops speci- anteed to be there degree is from. She was also a last 10 years on various subjects,” monly used. corrects the spelling fications ac- within tenths of a minor in Business Administra- she said. This Website that most college if it’s wrong. How cording second. tion. Zacherl’s previous teaching and students frequently use accesses much more con- to your search behavior. In the past 10 years Zacherl then went on to Gan- business experience made her a over three billion venient This Website has come that Google has been around, the non University to receive her great candidate to be a teacher in Web doc- could it to be the most frequently developments of personalization MBA with a concentration in the department. uments be? used site on my computer. and effectiveness have grown to Human Resources. Her expertise “I have always enjoyed the to the Just when you I couldn’t even count how unimaginable extents. After only is in management, marketing, hu- training aspect of my various 18 million thought googling many times I have to type this short amount of time, it has man resources and meeting and positions, and this seemed like a plus couldn’t be any more www.google.com into the been able to suit every user. convention management. great match.” search- suitable, the company comes out search box. Imagine the possibilities that “I went on to pursue my career During the winter term, Zach- es it re- with a new and improved feature In the past couple days, I have lie in our future. Soon we will in Hotel-Restaurant Manage- erl will also be teaching courses ceives that allows you to personalize the searched for fashion articles, be using computer terms and ment,” Zacherl said. “I have been at Mercyhurst North East. daily. It’s Website. topics on feudalism, lyrics to the Website search engines to de- a Director of Sales and Market- Right now, however, she is no wonder why so many compa- You can create a Google ac- most recent songs, and plane scribe our everyday research ing, an Assistant Manager of a adjusting to a different role in nies have been eager to sponsor count that keeps track of your tickets to various cities for spring quests and techniques. It almost Hotel, the Clubhouse Manager campus life. this Website. search history. If you choose to break. I even decided to search seems like we are beyond our of a Golf Club and the General “I have been spending most With over $25 million in fund- use this feature, it will allow you my name to see how many results years already. Manager of a food and bever- of my time reacquainting myself ing from various companies, it to see all of your past searches showed up. I was amazed at how To make your own account, go age club.” with the campus, but I hope to has sold stock for a total of $2.7 with the pages you accessed many Websites contained infor- to https://www.google.com/ac- Eventually, though, Zacherl become more involved in the billion. within these searches. There, mation about Lauren Newman. counts/NewAccount. realized that her passion was for various campus events as I get The term ‘Google’ has become you will be able to revisit searches I even did a few searches for education. more acclimated with my posi- just another word in our vocabu- you’ve already done and continue the “older generation,” my par- “My most recent position was tion here.” HRIM senior gets a taste of the fast life during internship Klimow fi rst learned about the and VIP lounge. His two favor- of people for check-in. anything too personally.” He summer ever, met awesome peo- By Natalie Vindivich internship program online. He ites were valet and VIP, where What he loved, though, was added, “Just have fun!” ple, all while taking a huge fi rst Contributing writer met the qualifi cations, had an he got to see some “ridiculously seeing everyone’s excitement On one occasion, Klimow step in a career.” Brent described interview and received a call the sweet cars” and greet all of the upon entering one of the world’s was tipped $100 just for making living in Las Vegas by stating one While some Mercyhurst stu- very next day accepting him to “high rollers.” He noted that most elaborate hotels. “Some a phone call to an airport for a of his favorite quotes about the dents were stuck mowing lawns the program. Michael Jordan, Snoop Dogg, people dream about coming here customer; “It’s a whole different city: “Las Vegas looks the way or serving fast food for the three Klimow was one of 35 interns Christina Aguilera and John their entire lives,” said Brent. world out there.” you would imagine heaven must summer months to earn some chosen from schools across the Travolta all stayed at the MGM “and I got to work here; it was In order to work in this indus- look at night.” extra cash, senior HRIM major United States and the world. Grand this summer. amazing.” try, Brent believes that respect Brent strongly recommends Brent Klimow lived and worked Brent said that he felt very privi- On a typical day working front Klimow’s biggest challenge for everyone and an outgoing at- looking into similar internships in one of the liveliest and most leged to be working with every- desk, Klimow would consist of while working in Las Vegas was titude are key. It is also important for others students. Next sum- prospering city in the U.S. one, and laughed that no one had hotel check-out in the morning, to stay collected and not become to keep everyone happy in this mer, he is considering an intern- This past summer, Klimow had even heard of Mercyhurst Col- and check-in for the second half too overwhelmed when dealing business- Brent was told never ship in Australia. the opportunity to work at the lege, and, in some cases, Erie. of the day. Brent described that with unsatisfi ed people. His ad- to say “No” or “I don’t know” One last word from Brent: “I MGM Grand in Las Vegas. With Klimow had four jobs through- sometimes you had to deal with vice was to “take in stride when to a customer. loved it. It’s fun working with 5,034 rooms, it is the largest hotel out the summer at the MGM unhappy people during checkout, someone is yelling at you, realize In addition to a valuable intern- people and making them happy. in the world. Grand: front desk, valet, bell desk and then the overwhelming rush it’s not your fault, and don’t take ship, Klimow had his “greatest It’s worth it.” October 19, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] A healthier column Opportunities arise I kept debating whether or not protein when eaten alone. How- make a very large pot, or about for students in new to break out a soup recipe this ever, if this soup is paired with a 10 cups of soup. Don’t worry With Jen early in the season, but the past whole wheat piece of bread or a though, it freezes and defrosts few evenings have been chilly and serving of whole wheat crackers wonderfully, and if frozen in club for future CEOs winter will be here soon. it will be complete. single serving ziplock containers, Lentils are an excellent source I love to make this soup on a you can take it to work-study and of protein, fi ber, iron and certain Sunday, while I’m watching the heat it up in the microwave. and innovators minerals. They are low in fat, and game or lying around the apart- Give this soup a try, I guarantee offering developmental help with contain fi ber, which helps lower ment. It is low maintenance and that you’ll love it, and tailor the By Melissa Brandt businesses,” said Kifer. A & E editor cholesterol and makes food di- ,although it takes a few hours to added vegetables to your The club will also offer a speak- gestion more regular. simmer, little work is needed for personal preferences. Stay er series that brings in local Erie The protein found in lentils the ingredients in preparation. warm! Need something exciting and entrepreneurs to share their cannot fulfi ll the body’s need for A whole bag of lentils will ambitious to get involved in? The wealth of knowledge with inter- Future CEO’s and Social Innova- ested students. tor’s Club is new on campus and “Granted, there’s the practical may provide just the atmosphere aspect to joining the club where Lentil Soup you’re looking for. members will be able to add it to “Everyone and anyone who is their résumés and promote their Ingredients open minded and/or a creative image to possible employers on 1 bag lentils thinker should join,” said club job interviews. Vegetable boullion cubes (You can try another fl avor, but I founder Sean Kifer. “But there is also a great op- Kifer is a junior majoring in portunity for students to network think the vegetable ones taste the best with lentils.) business with a marketing spe- with new people and take advan- 2 potatoes in 1” cubes cialization, but promises: “You tage of their ambition to polish 1 smaller onion, yellow or red, chopped into ½” pieces don’t need to be involved in their own chances at success,” 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, minced business to join the club.” said Kifer. Celery While there is a business club If that is not enough incentive, Grape leaves if desired on campus, Future CEOs and the fi rst club meeting on Nov. Social Innovators Club is unique 7 will be in the form of a pizza in that it was created to incor- social with free slices for all. porate all the aspects of a func- If you’re unsure whether or Pour the bag of lentils onto two dinner plates, and check for foreign debris. tioning business, which includes not you could have a productive Rinse the lentils as best you can, and put into a large pot. Add 6 cups of water and three boullion cubes. creative and social input as well role in the club, just come to the Heat to a boil, and then simmer for an hour and a half, or until they begin to soften. They will swell, and require as a business perspective. introductory meeting. The club more water while cooking. (I like to make it thick, and then add water to the desired consistency when I defrost “Mercyhurst lacked a club of is free to join. this nature,” said Kifer, “so I “The club needs all types of it from the freezer.) created the club in response to people,” said Kifer. “Business Sauté the onions and garlic in a pan until the onions begin to soften. that void and demand.” minds, creative minds and espe- When the lentils are soft, add the rest of the ingredients except for the grape leaves. Future CEOs and Social In- cially fun personalities. Everyone Simmer for another hour or until the potatoes and onions are soft throughout. novators Club emphasizes the has a role in business regardless Add grape leaves if you would like, they add a great fl avor. If the broth is not strong enough, heat a boullion integral role future graduates of their major.” cube in a cup of water in the microwave. play in developing and support- Look around campus for more Stir until it is dissolved, and add it to the pot. ing a business. Simultaneously, information regarding place and You can leave this cooking on the stove as long as you want, it usually takes me about four hours. students have the opportunity time of the fi rst meeting dur- Serve it with a lemon, and squeeze the juice fresh over it when ready to serve. to experience that realization ing the fi rst week of Novem- Whether you want a snack for lunch, or a heavy dinner, this soup is sure to satisfy. and excitement now in a college ber. For more information or setting. questions contact Sean Kifer at “We’re going to have a plethora [email protected]. Yeild: about 10 cups of hands-on activities as well as Flu shots available soon at the Cohen Health Center

shows up in your body. The the Mercyhurst college commu- It will be very interesting to see By Mariano Fava viruses are destroyed quickly, nity. The purpose of the Health if many students go the Health Contributing writer before you come down with any Center is to help keep campus Center when the fl u shots starts. symptoms. community members healthy Usually the freshmen and up- The winter is coming and Christine Dimperio RN Direc- this winter. perclassmen used to get the fl u If you get bringing with it the season of tor of the Health Center, said, The operation hours of the fl u shoots. This is because some the fl u shot, the vaccine prevents the fl u. “We are going to start in the shots are not available yet. “Some freshmen who take the fl u shots infl uenza in about 70%-90% of The Cohen Student Health middle of October and we are days will be in morning and some the year before do not take the healthy persons younger than Center will be ready to admin- going until Christmas break or days will be in the afternoon”, vaccine in their sophomore year age 65 years. ister fl u shots starting October January. We do that just one time said Christine Dimperio. and they go back when they are The shot is fast and is not a 31. It will be free for Mercyhurst per year.” Students need to have an ap- a junior. problem for students at Mercy- giv- students. It is important to get the vac- pointment for the fl u shots. The However, the fl u shot is recom- hurst because it is free of charge. ing the The fl u shot, or infl uenza vac- cine at least one month or two appointment can be made with mended every year. This service is not compulsory, flu shot. cine, is a mixture of dead fl u months before the fl u usually the secretary in person or by “We do not know exactly how however is highly recommended Be prepared viruses that prepares the immune hits. In Erie, the fl u hits approxi- phone. The telephone number many students show up last year because of the harshness of Erie for the winter system to fi ght the actual virus if mately in December, and because is 824-2431. If you cannot go for the fl u shots. Probably not winters. and enjoy it without any illness, it enters the body. of that Health Center begins in to your appointment, it is highly as many students as we would The Cohen Health Center will but for that, you need to get the The immune system remem- October. recommended that you cancel it. like,” Dimperio said. In 2004, be updating every member of fl u vaccine this month. bers the viruses in the fl u shot, This event will not be open The offi ce hours are from 9:00 the Health Center gave around Mercyhurst college to know what and is ready to attack if one to the public, but rather it is for a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 550 fl u shots. days and what hours they will be A sweet history in satisfying tummies Temptation abounds for sweet-tooths at Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe has never been requested to do store layout, and added new By Michelle Decker special preparations for religious floors and seating. She even Contributing writer groups she said she is more than added a cold case for desserts happy to, as long as the order is that needed refrigeration. Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe has large enough. Jean has provided Jean is also currently working been a fi xture downtown at the baked goods for Hamot Medi- on a Website for the bakery. corner of fourth and State Street cal Center and many other Erie Customers will be able to place for over 22 years. businesses. orders online. She plans on The business was originally Students are welcome to come having it up in about a month. started by Anthony Alecci as and sit for as long as they like or The Web address is www.ye- a fl avored popcorn store. The even hold small meetings. How- oldesweetshoppe.com. To place Shoppe is now run by Anthony’s ever, this might not be ideal as I orders call 456-8755. daughter Jean Alecci who learned did not see a public restroom and to bake at her father’s knee. seating in limited to about half a The Shoppe has an amazing Melissa Jack/Features editor dozen seats. A display case of some of the tantalizing cookie choices. range of baked goods: over 24 I would, however, recommend varieties of cookies, all fl avors stopping by the Shoppe before of cakes, muffi ns, canoles and a the fall months, they usually have also offer cookie mugs for $18.95 attending one of the many down- myriad of unique pastries. There prepared warm apple cider. plus tax. town sites. It is located only a is little that the Shoppe doesn’t Because the baked goods are Another treat The Shoppe of- few short steps from the Erie make. homemade the Shoppe does not fers is delicious breakfast baskets Art Museum, Erie Maritime Mu- All baked goods at the Shoppe have caloric information or sugar that include muffins, strudels, seum, Discovery Square Inc and are homemade and not from free cookies and cakes. scones and cookies. The smaller the Glass Growers Gallery. mixes. “We do from scratch,” The Shoppe can make your life basket is $19.99 plus tax and This past winter Jean rede- said Jean. The cookies are more more convenient by delivering includes a fl avored coffee. signed the home-style than other bakeries; birthday cakes, balloons, baskets, There is a $10 minimum for they are thick and dense. trays of cookies and cookie mugs orders and a small fee for The quality of the baked goods in the afternoon as long as the or- deliveries. The Shoppe rivals any local bakery. The sugar der is placed that morning. This accepts all forms of cookies are particularly good, and is a lifesaver for busy students payment. this November they will offer who have forgotten someone’s The Shoppe can their traditional pumpkin cookie birthday. prepare food for al- with a cream cheese frosting. The prices are very reasonable, lergy sufferers, but re- The Shoppe also offers a dif- at about $6.50 for a dozen cook- quests that they be contacted ferent fl avored coffee everyday ies. A cookie basket with a dozen at least 24 hours in advance during the week. Also, during cookies is $14.95 plus tax. They with the order. Although Jean PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD October 19, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected] Campus Question

Do you tell the truth when you fi ll out a SIRS assessment of your intructors?

Yes, usually. If the teacher is

good, they deserve a good report. ‘ ‘ Katie McAdams If the teacher isn’t they deserve a bad review. How else can we Hammermill Library is used by students to tackle their workload and research for proj- ects. However, many students have been complaining that the library’s hours are not improve our education? suffi cient, especially during mid-term and fi nals week.

Library not meeting students’ needs Colleen Lanigan, junior, social work/ religious studies Many students feel Hammermill Library’s hours are unaccommodating to their study habits and schedules Absolutely- I like it more when I give

a bad report because I can give a little

Some people study better at night, others are too ‘ crap back to the professors who gave By Maeve Kelly busy to study during the day; whatever the reason, ‘ Contributing writer it to me for 10 weeks. However, I’ve they rely on late hours to study at Hammermill. only done that three times in three Others have night classes and cannot begin their years... Do you know that feeling you get when you are studying regimen at the library until 8 or 9 p.m., studying at the library for exams and 2 a.m. rolls leaving them little to no time to adequately study around? You’ve fi nally fi nished fi lling out your note for their exams at the library. cards and want to begin the agonizing studying In addition, some night classes are held in com- process, but if you don’t puter labs on floors one leave the building a Mer- and three of the library, Nicole Nocera, junior, communications cyhurst police offi cer will Believe it or not, leaving students who need stare you down until you computers out of luck exit the front doors. some students cannot until at least 8 p.m. If you are like many Also, many research “ ‘ students on this campus, partake in festivities materials such as the ref- I usually give a fair assessment of you’ve been wondering erence books should be the teacher’s ability. available at all hours for ‘ why a college like ours every weekend due to does not provide its stu- students working on pa- dents with the availability early morning games or pers throughout the night. of a 24-hour library. Furthermore, a library is Believe it or not, some practices and, knowing open at all hours students students cannot partake would be able to go earlier in festivities every week- that they cannot have in the morning, not just end due to early morn- stay late. If you are one of the ing games or practices fun, would like to use Keith Nemeth, sophomore, intelligence studies and, knowing that they students who feels strong- cannot have fun, would that time to get some ly that the library should like to use that time to be more accommodat- get some work done. work done. ing to your academic Whether there’s a party needs, contact your MSG in your apartment or your representative to raise Yes, at least I try. Three months drunken roommates are ” awareness and facilitate ‘ spent attending the classroom are change. running in and out of usually enough to help understand‘ your room, it’s obvious no work will get done and College should be a balance between fun and academics. Some students’ priorities stray from their weak points as well as what a trip to the library is needed. they do well. Many schools, like Clarion University, require academia, but for much of the student body that their library to be open 24 hours during fi nals is dedicated to broadening their knowledge, at weeks. Mercyhurst students on the other hand, the very least the library should create an acces- who want to study during the weekend before sible environment to assist and further a student’s fi nals are asked to leave on Friday at 10 p.m. and learning. Saturdays at 9 p.m. Piotr Wolinski, junior, communications

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Yes, I base my SIRS assessments on

‘ if the goals/objectives for the class By Katie Tillman were met. I also strongly base it on‘ Contributing writer the enthusiasm of the professor.

The Good

Welcome back after a refreshing two-day break. However, I feel this break was not really a break at all. It was merely two days devoted to catching up on homework. I suppose we should feel Steve Soirefman, junior, marketing/advertising grateful for any time off, which is why I’m reluctantly categorizing it under the ‘good’ column. On Oct. 23, the Campus Ministry will begin collecting non-perishable food from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily from surrounding neighborhoods. In various locations, barrels will be placed on campus.

The donated food is given to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania. This Look, I care about my professors

agency then distributes it to 275 agencies that help people in need. ‘ and that’s why I tell the truth. Sure, sometimes professors are garbage but ‘ The Bad then he needs to know. It hurts me as much as it hurts them. BOO... YAH! Speeding seems to be a problem on campus. With students walking along the street, this may pose a threat in the future. This is just a reminder for drivers to be cautious of students while escaping from campus. The term papers mentioned on the syllabi at the beginning of the term are fi nally due. This means hours spent researching, note-taking and quality time at a computer. However, CVS is open 24 hours a day in case a Red Bull fi x is required. Too bad the library doesn’t accommodate students with the same generous hours for students to complete their work. Lucas Beeitler, freshman, intelligence studies The Ugly

It’s scheduling week. This traditionally means WebAdvisor will crash right before your scheduled time to register. Therefore, causing massive amounts of panic and a possible rush to the registrar’s

offi ce to ensure registration for needed classes. Once this stress-fi lled event is over, it’s back to Depending if I like the

worrying about the remaining weeks of this term. ‘ instructor, I will give them bad marks. If I hate them and good ‘ Don’t let hours of homework get the best of you. Remember that self-created, anti-social marks if I like them. The truth caves aren’t healthy for anyone. Even a quick aimless run to CVS will clear your head. Do what can be stretched in my opinion is necessary to survive with your sanity intact. Feel free to write me at goodbadugly05@hotmail. com for any announcements, concerns or rare praises about the college.

Keith Weigel, sophmore, intelligence studies October 19, 2005 THE MERCIAD

To contact: [email protected] OPINION

Go beyond the gates of Mercyhurst Student aid: saving the taxpayer Erie has more to offer than some students may think Congress needs to lend a helping hand to struggling students

Most of you, I’m sure, can relate to this situation: women’s volleyball takes on Gannon at Gannon the lenders get for servicing these loans. It is a Friday or Saturday night, and there are the this Friday night and the men’s soccer team has a Editorial from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch The University of Illinois system is considering typical parties and hangouts happening around game Saturday afternoon. Knight Ridder Newspapers privatizing student loans, which offi cials say could campus. Or there is the usual SAC or MSG spon- For the less crazy hockey fans there are other net the system several million dollars. University sored event. options. If you are already missing the 90 degree Last summer, Washington lawmakers fi nally got offi cials said they would use the additional income But if you are like me, you like variety in your days of summer, Splash Lagoon on Peach Street is serious about reforming the federal government’s to provide more scholarships for needy students. weekend activities. I get tired of people complain- a way to rekindle the warm days gone past. college loan policies that nailed students with rates But Orlo Austin, former director of fi nancial aid ing “there’s nothing to do in Erie.” You must be Also, treat yourself, go out to eat at one of the as high as 9.5 percent and brought lenders billions at the university, argues that the shift would cost joking. local restaurants. No, not one of the chain restau- in windfall profi ts. federal taxpayers nearly $12 million more than the While, I’ll rants on upper Peach, instead opt for a specifi c The exorbitant rates had current system. admit, Erie cuisine at one of the restaurants along State Street been permitted because It’s well and good for col- may not be Ellen and others downtown. GoErie.com is also a great they were set at a time when leges to offer more fi nancial Chicago or Koenig resource in researching local cuisine. If all else fails, interest rates in general aid to needy students. But Boston, there claim a theme, have everyone bring a dish and have were higher and Congress privatizing loans isn’t the are plenty of a dinner party with a movie that follows the theme wanted to give lenders an solution. things to do to top off the night. incentive to lend money Congress needs to put on the week- Contributing writer Erie has a great concert venue, featuring local for college. more money into student ends. talent as well as nationally/regionally recogniz- Responding to bipartisan aid so that students wouldn’t Yes, hanging out with your friends is fun, but you able groups. For such events I would recommend political pressure, the Bush have to borrow so much in can only watch Pirates of the Caribbean so many Rockerie.com for concerts and benefi ts. administration is investigat- the fi rst place. times until you go mad. Need a ride? The MSG shuttle runs to State Street ing lenders who may be il- Congress should consider Depending on what you are interested in I would Friday and Saturday nights. Otherwise call a cab or legally shifting low-interest the proposed Student Aid recommend checking out Goerie.com. It is the Erie fi nd a friend with a car, or depending on the weather loans to a higher interest Reward Act, introduced by Times-News Website and usually they have a listing you could even walk. bracket. Rep. Thomas Petri, R-Wis., of happenings in the community. If all else fails and you can fi nd no possible al- The crackdown is welcome but more needs to be and Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. It would encour- For theater there are options within the city, ternative for your weekend, being two hours away done to rein in other practices that raise the cost age schools to stick with a system under which whether it is Director’s Circle, Erie Playhouse or the from three major cities is a great reason to call for of student loans. students borrow directly from the Treasury, an ap- Roadhouse Theater, most offer student discounts a road trip. Get four friends together and have One of these practices involves fi nancial incen- proach that would save taxpayers billions of dollars, for tickets. everyone pitch in for gas. tives that the banking industry is giving schools to according to a study by the Offi ce of Management For sports fans, in terms of hockey, the Erie Basically, use what resources are available to you privatize student loans. and Budget. The OMB found that the private loan Otters are always an alternative to our own Mer- and see what else is happening beyond the borders Because of the incentives, most colleges now program cost taxpayers 10 times as much as the cyhurst Lakers. Once the season gets going, the of the Mercyhurst College grounds. obtain loan money from the private lenders rather direct loan program. games are generally the place to be on a Friday or There is no excuse for being bored on a weekend. than directly from the U.S. Treasury. The Petri-Miller bill would allow colleges to use Saturday night. Or you can come out and support If you do some research and use your imagination, Here’s how it works: Private lenders lend money part of the savings from the program to increase the women’s hockey team; their season is well un- Erie can provide you and your friends with all the upfront to schools, which then make loans to stu- the Pell scholarships for its low-income students. derway with a match against Minnesota at 7 p.m. tools necessary to have a great time. dents in graduate and professional programs. The Congress should pass the Student Aid Reward on Friday night. So get out there, be adventurous and try some- schools then sell the loans back to lenders at a pre- Act and boost funding for programs such as Pell For alternative sports, there are plenty of them, thing new! mium. The lender can afford to rebuy these loans grants. These options are preferable to lending Mercyhurst alone offers 25 varsity sports, I am at a premium partly because the new loans carry a practices that reward lenders more than they re- sure you can fi nd at least one home match. The higher interest rate and because of federal subsidies ward students. Ask the Malarkys I started dating a girl who I really like & thought of as wholesome. I found out later that she has actually had more sexual partners than me (single digits). How should I perceive this?

I don’t think you are wrong for being somewhat to an equal status with women in the bedroom. We are no longer living in the 1950s and also Also, it’s not like you’re going to be the fi rst concerned over this girl’s sexual past. I think that Guys can no longer assume that they are the more aren’t in high school anymore so this shouldn’t person she has been with sexually so what is the with the large amount of STDs that are prevalent experienced half, you have become an equal player come as a total shock to you. difference between being second or fourth? among college students, you are perceptive to take in the fi eld. I’m no therapist, but as a male I can understand Similarly, if the tables were turned would you a moment to worry about your own sexual health. Ask yourself this question: When is a guy consid- how that could be a potential knock to your ego. want to be judged based on the number of partners However, this does not mean that this girl has ered a slut? Does it come when you reach a certain However, as we enter into adult relationships your you have had? I think not. It isn’t fair to this girl necessarily practiced unprotected sex or has not number of sexual experiences? Does it depend on partners past relationships are something that to apply a double standard. taken precautions to safeguard against disease. That whom you hook up with? I think the criteria for this needs to be overlooked if you really care about I’m not trying to say that knowing a ballpark fi g- is the justifi ed question you should be wondering label is decided entirely by one person: YOU. the other person. ure regarding your partners past in that department about, not the Judgement in this case is not without bias or Everyone is not a good thing, because it can be a sign of your exact number opinion, that’s why after reading this it’s still up to has a past, compatibility as well as determine the likelihood and details of you to decide about this girl. and this girl is that she has some sort of communicable disease. her sexual past. Ms. However, when you return to your present di- no different. Mr. That is a very useful piece of information that is This girl is a Malarky lemma, keep something in mind. If the roles were It is impor- Malarky worthy of being investigated. prime example reversed and you were the one with the larger score tant to realize In my opinion at this juncture of your fl edgling of the evolu- card, how would you feel if this girl considered that the past relationship you should not be concerned so much tion of the 21st you a slime ball and her perception was entirely is just that . . . about the past but look at the present and future. century woman. altered? it’s over. Her It is this time when you really should be getting The romanti- Before you allow traditional, unprogressive soci- past relation- to know pertinent things about the other person cized image of virginal, dying-to-get-married etal norms to shape your decision get rid of that ships and/or past partners are no longer a factor aside from sex. Believe it or not, there are other young girls has shifted to powerful, striving-to- tunnel vision and think for yourself. in her life. This is now your position to fi ll, and important factors needed to create a good, solid become-successful independent women. Now I guarantee you will be unable to enjoy it if you relationship. the only problem that seems to come with this P.S. Before I get another sermon from the pulpit, can’t let this go. This time in a relationship is always fun, excit- new idea is the perception that women, who are in no way am I claiming that women or men who If you truly feel this girl is worth your time then ing and, lets face it awkward. Ultimately though, comfortable with their sexual appetite, are viewed decide to have one sexual partner are considered it truly shouldn’t be an issue. it is an important stage that can make or break a as loose women, or to put it more vulgarly, sluts. backwards thinkers. More power to you! But Imagine dating when you are in your twenties good thing. It seems to me in this case, that this girl is not a before you start slinging sexual epithets keep in or thirties…some of those people could have ex- Optimism in this instance would serve you well, hidden nympho wearing an innocent school girl’s mind what Dylan correctly stated: “The times they spouses, you would go nuts thinking about that list give this girl a chance. sweater. I think the problem is that men are having are a-changin.’” of people. People have baggage, that’s just the way diffi culty shifting their identity as sexual aggressors it is. Dwelling on it won’t change that fact. 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ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ revealed at ’Hurst Cummings Art Gallery features Natasha Turovsky’s modern versions of Hartmann’s pieces for her to continue painting. By Melissa Brandt She fi nally conceded on the A & E Editor basis of a great Russian’s advice: “I think it was Dostoevsky, who Russian born Natasha Turovsky gave the advice to a writer who is an internationally renowned asked how to know if you should artist and her work is currently be a writer, ‘if you can write, then on display in the Cummings Art write,’ so, I could paint,” says Gallery. Turovsky. The unique paintings featured Once the fire to paint was are modern renditions of Vic- again ignited, Turovsky was able tor Hartmann’s art, the exact to look back on the time she did pieces that inspired Mussorgsky’s not paint. “When I thought back, famous, “Pictures at an Exhibi- it didn’t really feel like me. It was tion.” though I was living someone While indecipherable from her else’s life,” she said. work, Turovsky only begrudg- “Now I am comfortable. Every ingly agreed to paint the modern painting is different, and every versions of Hartmann’s works. painting is what I feel.” “My father pushed me to do Turovsky’s fi rst solo exhibi- it,” said Turovsky. tion was in Montréal, in 1996. “It was such a huge thing, to According to her AOR Global travel with the paintings and use biography, Turovsky has had them in the show,“ she says, “ I Melissa Brandt/A & E editor eight solo exhibitions to date and didn’t think it could be done.” Artist Natasha Turovsky poses by two of her screen print replicas of her original interpretations of Hartmann’s pieces. many group shows in Canada Aside from the planning and and the U.S. Her works are in work that ensued from the partment, and a former gallery projected onto a screen and tion marked the culmination But, she admits it wasn’t al- many private and corporate artist’s side, Mercyhurst Col- director. animated in the PAC before of efforts made by both the ways this way. “As a child, I collections in the U.S., Canada, lege Art Department and PAC Gary Cardot provided es- the gallery opening in order Mercyhurst Art Department and would paint small ornaments and England, France, Russia, China endeavored to bring the show sential guidance and wisdom in to accompany the I Musici de the PAC. trinkets, but when my mother and Iran. into fruition. passing on the director’s charge Montréal orchestra of which The texture and fl ow of brush painted I stopped, because then Turovsky’s art will be on dis- The exhibition was chosen to Peggy Brace who spearheaded Turovsky is also a member. strokes as well as the art’s hues that role was fi lled.” play until Nov. 11. by a committee headed by Tom the Turovsky’s exhibition. The opening of Turovsky’s and shadows all come as second Time passed before Turovsky Hubert, director of the Art De- The paintings were initially Cummings Art Gallery Exhibi- nature to Turovsky. gave into her mother’s demands Lumen hosts Open Mic Poetry Night in Student Union ten required honor events should student submissions in various and they are currently accepting famous authors who are widely ticular interest in poetry or liter- By Jessica Ciccone really consider attending this fi elds. student submissions. recognized for their remarkable ary works usually fi nd themselves Contributing writer Open Mic Poetry Night, which Three years ago, “The Lumen” When the issue is released, a talents. having a great time and learning is widely regarded as a fun and introduced the new concept of $250 prize will be awarded to the They will each do a reading in something more about an area On Oct. 27 at 8:30 p.m., “The interesting experience. releasing the magazine both in author of the best poem. A $250 Taylor Little Theater, as well as they had previously left unex- Lumen” will be sponsoring an The purpose of this event is to the traditional paper form, as prize is also given to the author host a creative writing workshop plored,” says faculty advisor Dr. Open Mic Poetry Night in the publicize “The Lumen,” which is well as in the form of an interac- of the best work of fi ction. with selected creative writing Kenneth Schiff. Great Room of the Student Mercyhurst’s literary magazine. tive CD. “The Lumen” will be host- students from Mercyhurst. So whether you’re an accom- Union. For many years, “The Lu- The CD offers not only the ing a three-week long literary Student involvement is the plished poet, just starting out or This activity is open to all men” has been the pride of literary submissions, but also an workshop during April. The key to keeping “The Lumen” you just want to hear some won- students and everyone is en- Mercyhurst’s literary community, art journal of sorts, featuring climax of the workshop will be successful, and an excellent way derful poetry come by the Great couraged to attend. It should be and for the last three years in par- full-color works of art, as well the reception for “The Lumen,” to get involved is to attend the Room in the Student Union at mentioned that this is an honor ticular, it has made great strides as music and dance clips. as well as the awarding of the Open Mic Poetry Night. 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 for the certifi ed event, so all students towards innovation. “The Lumen” is published prizes. During these three weeks, “Students who go to these Open Mic Poetry Night! who are struggling to get in their “The Lumen” is comprised of at the end of April every year, Mercyhurst will be visited by two poetry events without any par- ‘Murderball’ gives hardcore athletes new purpose

what caused the accident. as a quadriplegic. By Christina Ferranti Soares used to play quad rugby The audience observes what Contributing Writer for Team USA, but was forced to it is like to drive, do dishes, pick retire due to old age. This en- up girls, play practical jokes and “It’s defi nitely been a key part raged Soares, so in retaliation, he have sex without full use of of living and fi nding your way af- becomes coach of Team Canada arms and legs or, in some cases, ter something that changes your to ultimately beat Team USA in without conventional arms and life. I was 18 when I got hurt. the World Championships. legs at all. “I had just gotten some in- The most emotional personal The fi lm effectively dispels the dependence, playing college story is that of Keith Cavill. He myth that none of the above is soccer, living by myself. Then is not a member of the Quad possible in that condition. everything’s taken and I’m back Rugby team, but it shows how, Zupan’s fi nal comment on his to almost being an infant again. following his accident, he adapts condition is one not only of re- This is life No. 2.” to this new way of life. covering hope and ambition but This quote comes from a young The camera follows him commenting on how Murderball man dealing with the loss of the through his rehabilitation and is a good outlet for pent-up ag- use of his limbs after a serious his bittersweet return home. gression. car accident in 1993. The film goes through the “I had to learn how to eat His name is Mark Zupan, motions of him relearning how again, learn how to pee again, a member of the USA Quad to do menial tasks, like tying his learn how to manage [my] body Rugby Team, aka Murderball. shoes, with only limited mobility in a different way. This sport Photo Courtesy of PAC His story will be told through in his hands. helped lead me that way and get a documentary that will help Athletes fi nd renewed purpose in life by engaging in the new extreme sport, Murderball. The directors, Henry Alex Ru- my head clear. the audience familiarize and bin and Dana Adam Shapiro, use “Of course, you’re gonna have delve into the lives of a few from the 2002 Wheelchair Rugby sonal stories, but also includes in a motocross accident and is this two-year opportunity, not healthy aggression and unhealthy quadriplegics, who have learned World Championships in Sweden the team as they work together starting at square one with no only to explore the intricacies of aggression....But when you can to deal with their injury and dis- to the 2004 Paralympics in Ath- to manage their conditions. hope in sight. quad rugby, which is a fascinat- use your body and your chair just covered the benefi ts of being in ens, and displays the progression The three personal stories in- Zupan relates how the accident ing and violent sport combining to go knock the ---- out of some- a wheelchair. of how Murderball is properly clude Mark Zupan, Joe Soares, happened and during the docu- hockey, rugby and wheelchair body, it helps,” says Zupan. The actual time period of the played. Zupan’s nemesis and Keith Cav- mentary shows the mending of basketball, but also to use this to This fi lm is playing at the PAC documentary spans two years, The fi lm focuses on three per- ill, who has recently been injured a broken friendship in regards to illustrate what life is actually like on Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ CD release The name is Blond, James Blond like Atreyu, Alexisonfi re or other put together through interview Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Knight Ridder Newspaper By Joe Fidago post-hardcore bands. snippets. Dalton and Brosnan. Contributing writer Clearly it’s not a genre for ev- It also includes live concert In May, promoting the crime eryone, but those who enjoy it footage from various venues drama “Layer Cake,” Craig was Most people think of the guy just can’t seem to get enough. on the Warped Tour as well as Meet James Blond. encouraging but pragmatic about who strums the guitar and leads Picking out the best tracks on random, stupid clips of things When Daniel Craig’s name fi rst his Bond opportunities, discuss- your worship service when the “They’re Only Chasing Safety” is that a bunch of straightedge, popped up among the list of ing the audition process as “a lot topic of Christian music per- nearly impossible, as every song twenty-something guys would potential James Bonds back in of smoke and very little fi re.” formers is brought up. is incredible in its own right. do between traveling and playing April, it was greeted with a col- American audiences are most It is a genre rarely thought of A solid top three list would their set. lective “Who?” by the American likely to recognize Craig from as one that people listen to and be “I’m Content with Losing,” Some of the more amusing media. “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” rock out, but I’ve got a news fl ash “Reinventing Your Exit” and clips include Spencer Cham- The 37-year-old British-born “Road To Perdition” or “The for you, Walter Cronkite – it is. “Young and Aspiring.” berlain (lead singer) destroying actor will star in the upcoming Jacket,” though his profi le will Here to back those claims up All of the songs have electronic a computer by running it over fi lm“Casino Royale,” becoming get an extra boost this winter elements fused in with the heavy with his car, and Tim McTague the sixth man to play Bond over KRT Photo from a co-starring role in Steven are the members of Underoath, Daniel Craig is sixth Bond. signed to the Christian power- guitars, a strange combination (guitarist) running on stage dur- 21 offi cial fi lms --- and the fi rst Spielberg’s “Munich.” house label Tooth & Nail Re- but one that works surprisingly ing Killswitch Engage’s set and blond. Cavill to Clive Owen to Sam “Daniel is a superb actor who cords in 2001. well. being duct taped to their lead The search for Pierce Brosnan’s Worthington to Hugh Jackman has all the qualities needed to Their 2004 release, “They’re The lyrics are not overly Chris- singer. replacement took many months, to Ioan Gruffudd, virtually every bring a contemporary edge to the Only Chasing Safety,” was re- tian in content. This is defi nitely All in all, if you don’t already and many of the most familiar possible candidate was vetted by role,” said Campbell and Broccoli cently re-released with four not Jars of Clay-type lyrical con- have this CD, defi nitely pick this and relatively anonymous actors the teams at Eon Productions in a statement. bonus tracks and a DVD. tent. version up. It won’t go un-played. in the British Empire were men- and Sony Pictures Entertain- Production on “Casino Royale” The band will become an The bonus DVD consists of It’s just too good to turn off. tioned at some point. ment for worthiness to join the is expected to begin in January. instant favorite of yours if you profi les of each band member From Hugh Grant to Henry ranks of Sean Connery, George PAGE 9 THE MERCIAD October 19, 2005 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe Scandalous ‘Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’ BuZz Play exposes the methods and mayhem of 1930’s unorthodox Edinburgh school teacher

OCT. 20. Liz Phair. Uni- versity at Buffalo Center for the Arts, Buffalo.

OCT. 20. Project/Ob- ject. Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland.

OCT. 21-22. Kool and the Gang. Avalon Ball- room, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls, Ont.

OCT. 21. Nickel Creek. House of Blues, Cleve- land.

OCT. 22. LCD Sound- system. House of Blues, Cleveland.

OCT. 23. Kanye West. Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh. On sale at Tick- etmaster. Katie McAdams/Photo editor OCT. 24. Bloodhound Cast of “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” poses in character at a rehersal before the play’s premiere on Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Taylor Little Theater. Gang, Program the Dead, Electric Eel Shock. Odeon, graduating class. sleeps around with faculty and encompasses the bad elements troducing the girls to worldly By Melissa Brandt The players have been re- encourages her students to do of junior high that you had to concepts, especially that of birth Cleveland. A & E Editor hersing four times a week for the same so she can live vicari- go through. control. OCT. 24-26. Cream. Madi- a month to get the scenes and ously through them,” says Jessica “You deal with the stereotypes: Of course, considering her en- son Square Garden, New “The Prime of Miss Jean Bro- accents right. Ciccone who plays Jean Brodie. the pretty one, the smart one, couragement of the girls to sleep York City. die,” a play directed by Michael “I watched a lot of Brave- Brodie breaks boundaries and the one you feel bad for and the with faculty, including the love of Weiss, breaks down Edinburgh’s heart,” said Cole Salo, who plays opens up a world to her favored witch.” her life, played by Joe Maurice, OCT. 25. Thrice, Undero- pristine school walls to reveal a school music teacher. However, students that they would other- Jana Magnuson plays Mary. such an outrageous suggestion ath, Bled, Veda. House of society and sex in the 1930’s. navigating the content posed is wise be sheltered from. “The character is rich, stupid and just seems like a necessary pre- Blues, Cleveland. Regardless of the time pe- just as much a challenge as fi gur- “The “Brodie Set” are Brodie’s stutters,” says Magnuson. “But I caution. riod, the play emphasizes the ing out the dialect. favorite group of girls,” says also get hurled over a banister,” Jean Brodie says, “Give me a OCT. 26. Institute (with importance and consequence of Scandalous in context, the play actress Allison Sturik. “They she adds, laughing. girl at an impressionable age and Gavin Rossdale). House of looking past what seems to be actually calls for a nude scene. adore her and think she’s just “I like my character,” says Mer- she’s mine for life.” Blues, Cleveland. commonplace. “We left the nude scene in then, the greatest teacher ever. Brodie issa Frank, who plays one of the “Corrupting children,” says “The play is as relevant today no one even batted an eye,” said takes them to museums, art gal- more risqué of the Brodie set. Ciccone, “what’s not to like?” OCT. 27. Insane Clown as it was 35 - 40 years ago when Weiss. leries and teaches them about It was Frank’s scene that was “The Prime of Miss Jean Bro- Posse. Agora Theatre, it was on Broadway. It’s always Although there will be no nu- Mussolini and fascists.” removed for the modern version. die” premiers on Thursday, Oct. Cleveland. been one of my favorites,” said dity this year, the scene’s absence Abbey Rowe, who plays the “I am happy I don’t have to get 20 in the Taylor Little Theater. Weiss. will not endanger the play’s high scheming character of Monica naked!” Call 814 824 3000 for the Box OCT. 27. 3 Doors Down, This year marks the 30th an- promiscuity level. in the Brodie Set, summarizes Brodie is famous and scruti- Offi ce. Shinedown, Alter Bridge. niversary of the play from when “It’s about an unorthodox, a portion of the play by adding, nized by administration (played Bryce Jordan Center, State Weiss chose to do it with his Scottish school teacher who “It’s interesting in that it kind of by Amanda Mitchell) for in- College. OCT. 28. Bob Weir and Tango Flamenco brings passion to the PAC Ratdog. Warner Theatre, Erie. By Christina Ferranti vides a proper tone for the spec- of 24 artists that represent the OCT. 28. Liquid Soul. Contributing writer tacular performance of Tango best classical, Spanish dancers House of Blues, Cleve- Flamenco, which hits the stage at and respected Argentinean, fl a- land. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts menco musicians. “Tango Flamenco” is the Center tonight at 7:30 p.m. The group is co-directed by OCT. 29. Switchfoot, Eis- epitome of sensuality, passion, Not many people know what Pascal Gaona and Antonio Na- ley, Reeve Oliver. House of precision, musicality and good the fl amenco dance style is or jarro and choreographed by Blues, Cleveland. looks. It is performed by Spain’s where it came from, so here are Antonio Najarro, who perfectly touring company, Talent Danza some historical facts provided by set into motion their vivacious OCT. 29. Mushroomhead. Ballet Espanol. a current Spanish minor here at talents to illustrate the unique and Agora Theatre, Cleveland. “Tango Flamenco” combined Mercyhurst College. contemporary styles of Spanish the soul of traditional Flamenco Literally, it means ‘musica folk- dance with traditional as well as OCT. 29. Ryan Cabrera, and classical Spanish dance, lorica de los gitanos y andaluces,’ classical technique. Veronicas. Lakewood Civic with the passion of Argentine which translates to folk music There are very limited tickets Auditorium, Lakewood, Tango. of the gypsies and people of available for this show, so get Ohio. “Visually, the performance is Andalucia, the southernmost them as soon as possible. intoxicating, with contrasting state of Spain. OCT. 31. Matchbook Ro- colors of red and black and layers It actually is rumored to have mance. House of Blues, of fl owing material. originated in India, but the gyp- Cleveland. “The lighting is strong and sies migrated to Spain where they intense, slightly illuminating the still currently reside. Photo Courtesy of PAC OCT. 31. Dead Boys (30th musicians in the background In today’s tradition, the peo- anniversary show). Beach- with a powerful spotlight on the Two dancers of Tango Flamenco demonstrate their art. ple who perform fl amenco are land Ballroom, Cleveland. dancers,” said Tina Nicolaidis the known as Gitanos, or gypsies, but Artistic Director of City Dance amount of synchronization, and powerful the music can be.” currently most of the dancers are NOVEMBER CON- Corps. if anyone has listened to either Nicolaidis comments on such not Gitano, so they are referred CERTS “Musically, the dancers and Flamenco or Argentine Tango an ostentatious exhibition of this to as payos. musicians have an unbelievable music, they would know how well-renowned group, which pro- Tango Flamenco is comprised NOV. 2. Susan Tedeschi. Palace Theater, Greens- burg. Corpse Bride enlivens Funny Bone porting the viewer into a crazy NOV. 2. Saves the Day, By Melissa Brandt Senses Fail. House of A & E Editor world where the possible and Blues, Cleveland. impossible merge on different planes, creating a one of a kind NOV. 3. Keith Urban, Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” entertainment. Little Big Town. Quicken tells the story of a nouveau “Corpse Bride’s” artful settings Loans Arena, Cleveland. rich suitor (Johnny Depp) and and score were equally impres- how his arranged marriage is sive. Danny Elfman’s composi- NOV. 4-5. Three Dog ultimately foiled by the chance tions immerse the audience in Night. Avalon Ballroom, relationship to a posthumous Burton’s world, blending per- Niagara Fallsview Casi- bride (Helena Botam Carter). fectly with the artistic imagery of no Resort, Niagara Falls, With the setting reminiscent to both the human world and that Ont. Burton’s famous, “The Night- of the undead world below. mare Before Christmas,” fans The sets for the movie were so NOV. 5. Bill Cosby. Warner can, for the most part, expect the elaborate and immense beyond Theatre, Erie. same representation of color and their puppet’s needs that anima- scene that has become Burton’s tors were actually able to navigate NOV. 5. MXPX, Relient trademark. Infused within the KRT Photo through the sets with very little K. House of Blues, Cleve- fi lm, however, are some delight- Tim Burton’s “The Corpse Bride” is now playing in theaters. crouching. land. ful musical interludes that involve Overall, the film is incred- black-lit skeletons with bright “Corpse Bride” is also the fi rst animated frames. Some scenes, ibly impressive artistically and NOV. 5. Seether. Odeon, neon hues. movie to be made with com- such as the blinking of the bride’s extremely amusing. Each of Cleveland. The puppets from this fi lm are mercial digital still photography eye, needed 28 separate shots for Burton’s main characters is so actually crafted from stainless cameras as opposed to fi lm cam- completion. endearing it’s diffi cult not to fall Courtesy of GoErie.com steel armatures that were then eras. It took Burton and team 55 The realistic appearance of the a little bit in love with them, even covered with silicone skin. Each weeks to shoot the fi lm, using obviously fake actor representa- if one of them does happen to one stood about two feet tall. over 109,000,440 individually tions only aid the fi lm in trans- be a fl esh-eating maggot. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD October 19, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Wrestling shoots for success

but suffered an early season-end- By Matt Jackson ing injury. Sports co-editor Harrison quickly stepped in to fi ll the void, and did it with Last year the Mercyhurst wres- great success, including a gutsy tling team completed its best win over a proven wrestler in season in the team’s four-year Marr Roncolato in the team’s existence. win over UPJ. Coach Tony Cipollone’s Lakers This match should prove to be fi nished their challenging regular the highlight of the Blue/Green season schedule with a 13-7 re- meet on Oct. 29. cord, including the team’s fi rst The beginning of the Laker win over national powerhouse lineup will consist of one of Pitt-Johnstown, and then capped Cipollone’s many highly touted off the year by sending eight recruits depending on which one wrestlers to the national tourna- step’s up in challenge matches to ment, four of which brought take over for the spot at 125 left home All-American honors. by Randazzo. The challenge for Cipollone 133 will also be a toss up, and this season is reloading the team could be manned by junior Jeff after he lost his first class of Monsman. seniors to graduation during his Ryan Finn, a national qualifi er tenure at the Hurst. two years ago, will be a part of A total of four starters are the mix at 141 and 149. gone from last year’s team; three- The upper weights will also be time All-American Justin Mautz, loaded with returning talent. two time All-American and Sophomore Mike Morgan is national runner up last season the favorite at 174 after pushing Ben McAvinew, two-time All- Schafer all last season at 165. American Ricky Randazzo and Katie McAdams/Photo editor Another former national quali- two-time national qualifi er An- Wrestlers gather around Coach Tony Cipollone as he talks about the sport during an October practice. fier Paul Bergman, and Frank gelo Caponi. Zatta will compete for the po- The good news for the Lakers earn All-American status in their season, and I expect the same the plan,” said Schafer. “I worked a sophomore, will stay at 157. sitions at 184 and 197, while is that they will still return four of freshman season. this year.” really hard in the offseason and Harrison may have the hardest heavyweight could be either their national qualifi ers, including Cummings will bump up a Schafer, who fi nished fourth feel pretty solid.” path on his trek back to the na- Kenny Bluska or freshman Nick junior Zack Schafer and sopho- weight class this season to 149, in the nation last season despite J.J. Zanetta and Hudson Har- tional tournament, and it begins Marcellino. more Don Cummings, both All- but is confi dent that he can im- suffering a hand injury early in rison are the other national quali- in the challenge match to deter- It should be noted that no Americans last season. prove on last season’s fi nish. the tournament, will stay at 165 fers from last year’s team that mine the weight’s starter. starting spot is a lock and any Cummings finished fifth at “It will be a little tougher this this year and also expects similar fi nished ninth in the nation. Former national qualifi er Will of a number of wrestlers could the national tournament to join season, going up a weight class, success as last season. Zanetta will move to 141 for Tedder handed Harrison a 15-7 work their way up the ladder in Mautz as the only wrestlers to but it was a goal that I met last “Being national champion is his junior season, while Harrison, loss in last year’s challenge match, challenge matches. Women’s tennis tunes up for GLIAC championships also knocked off Wayne State and freshman Maria Franco and Daly played the toughest match thinks the defeat will help them Superior State, who defeated By Chris Van Horn on Oct. 9, 7-2, to end regular freshman Jaclyn McLean played of the day without a doubt as she in the long run. Mercyhurst 5-4 on a late tie-break Contributing writer season conference play with a beautifully together and crushed won a three set marathon 6-3, “I feel heading into the GLI- winner back in early September. record of 5-4. their opposition. 4-6, and 10-8 against Dee Mays AC’s that playing a team like The Lakers have another week The Mercyhurst women’s ten- Against Findlay, the Lakers The same six players won all six of the Warriors. Duquesne will help the girls to prepare and Yost knows what nis team is confi dent knowing won all three doubles matches singles matches. In their final regular season because they are fresh off a the women need to work on. that they are playing their best and all six singles matches in Against Wayne State, the Lak- contest, the Lakers fell to Divi- team that’s faster and smarter “They have to practice and play tennis of the season as they head straight sets. ers kept up the solid play for sion I Duquesne by a score of 8- than the teams we are used to,” with a real intensity this week. into the GLIAC Championships The doubles pairs of senior another dominating victory. 1. The Lakers’ lone point of the Yost said. The GLIAC is so tough and the towards the end of October. Natalie Paparella and junior Jamie They won two of three doubles day came from a doubles victory The Lady Lakers will be seeded girls will have to play with a high The Lakers defeated Findlay Sutyak, sophomore Jen Daly and matches and fi ve of six singles by Franco and McLean. fi fth at the championships and level of mental toughness in on Oct. 7 by a score of 9-0 and sophomore Christine Mersch, matches to take the victory 7-2. However, coach Ray Yost will play fourth-seeded Lake order to win,” Yost stated. Women’s volleyball defeats Saginaw to end losing streak

By Brady Hunter Contributing writer

Earlier this year, women’s vol- leyball coach Kari Clapham said that “going in, we knew it’d be a rebuilding season.” Well, she was right, and the girls are putting together a rebuilding season indeed. She also said, “We just have to take things one game at a time.” This week gave the women’s volleyball team a reason to savor one of those games, an oppor- tunity that was hard to come by thus far. Before Friday’s victory over Saginaw Valley, the girls had been on a nine-game losing streak. All of those losses came in the File Photo Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath- Jenna Matson and Megan Fargo go up for a block. letic Conference (GLIAC). On Friday, Oct. 7, the women squared off against Ferris State In the serving game, the Lakers an incredible 47 assists and 21 at home. were once again plagued with an digs. They dropped the match to the ineffi cient performance, record- The defense stepped up in this tune of 30-28, 30-25, 30-29. ing just two aces to eight errors. game, with several players notch- In keeping with the season’s The next night’s match against ing double-digit digs and two theme, the losses were heart- Grand Valley State was similar.. collecting more than twenty. breaking. Grand Valley State won 30-25, Matson fi nished with 15 kills Each game was tied at 25 30-22, 30-22 and left with an 8-1 and 24 digs, while Furlano came before Ferris State pulled away GLIAC record. up with 19 digs. to win. Matson again provided the bulk Young guns Kristin Peterson One reason for Friday’s loss of the offense, with 11 kills, and and Kubinski added 13 and 12 may have been a cover-your-eyes chipped in 14 digs on defense. kills, respectively, and Fargo ugly hitting percentage, with the Junior middle hitter Megan contributed another 11. Lakers hitting only 0.073. Fargo also contributed nine kills, Unfortunately, the Lakers The anemic offense was lead while sophomore Christine Nis- dropped their next match against by freshmen Jenna Matson, who bet tallied eight. Northwood, losing 30-24, 30-16, had nine kills, Lauren Kubinski, This Friday, the Lakers snapped 30-26. who notched seven kills, and their losing streak in dramatic Now the team can stop think- senior setter Kari Clapham, who fashion. ing and hearing about the losing amassed 26 assists. On the road against Saginaw streak. Defensively, Matson once again Valley, the women went five That streak is old news, and up provided the spark with 15 digs, games, winning 19-30, 30-28, next is hated rival Gannon. while senior Angela Furlano 30-17, 29-31, 15-12. The match will be played at added 14 digs. Clapham rallied the team with Gannon on Friday. October 19, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Men’s soccer returns to winning ways They were held to only nine By Kelly Oldach shots, two of which were actu- Contributing writer ally on goal. Staying down in Kirksville, Since the Gannon and Saginaw the Lakers’ next game vs. Upper Valley games, which resulted in Iowa was another 180 degree two draws for the Mercyhurst spin from the last game. men’s soccer team, they have Jackson along with junior Bjorn added three more wins to their Alnaes scored the two goals and record and only one loss. the team pulled out another With a 3-0 win over Tiffi n, a win. 2-0 win over Upper Iowa and a They outshot Upper Iowa 28-4 1-0 win over Houghton, the men and had an advantage in corner seem to be getting their season kicks of 12-1. back on the right track. The most recent game vs. Their record now stands at Houghton was a great defensive 4-7-3 and they have six games game for the team. left, fi ve of which are conference They held Houghton for the match-ups. last 40 minutes of play without The game against Tiffi n was a single shot on goal. the most successful game the The Lakers on the other hand Lakers have had in quite some totaled 19 shots on goal – one of time. which hit the back of the net off It was their fi rst win since Sept. the foot of Jason Pedra. 2, and they also scored the most Freshman goalkeeper Daniel goals in one game this season, Mudd recorded his fi fth shutout two of which came from sopho- of the season with this win over more Kyle Jackson and one from Houghton. junior Zach Hiltner. It was also He was also named Player of Katie McAdams/Photo editor their fi rst halftime lead of 2005. the Week in the GLIAC two Senior Sean Cordova leads the team with three assists on the year. Coming off their big win, the weeks ago. men turned around only to be He has been working with a search of their third consecutive of Northwood, who they will Although they do not have a Even though this sounds dif- shut out for the fi fth time this goals-against average of 1.19 and victory. play twice, Ashland, Findlay, and chance of making the playoffs, fi cult, it is possible. More im- season Truman State. a save percentage of nearly .75. When they return, their fi nal Gannon. the men still have the opportu- portantly, it is something for the The team had traveled to Kirks- After almost a two-week break, fi ve games look to be very im- Four of these fi ve games are nity to end up with a record of Lakers to “shoot” for. ville, Mo., to participate in the the Lakers will travel to Cleve- portant and tough because they at home which is a plus for the 10-7-3 provided they win the rest Truman State Tournament. land, Ohio, to play Myers in are against the GLIAC teams Lakers. of their games. Rowing programs set for a strong fall season This boat competed against The women’s team entered recruiting year so far, with lots By Brady Hunter 2005 national champion Harvard, an open-eight boat, competing of really good freshmen. And Contributing writer who had a time of 28:53.84 with 30 other teams and taking there’s a student from Switzer- Although the men’s varsity 17th place. land and one from Bulgaria. Sunday, Oct. 9 saw a coming eight did not fare quite as well, While they did not wow the They add depth, give us more out party for the Mercyhurst it was valuable for the team to competition or put forth a stellar people to choose from.” men’s and women’s rowing teams. enter both a heavy and a light- performance, the race provided The freshman must all become Both took part in the Stonehurst weight boat, as junior Jeremy an important starting point for acclimated with the team and its Capital Invitational Regatta, held Ivey explained. the Lakers. philosophy if they are to achieve in Rochester, N.Y. “This was a good opportunity Their time of 35:57.62 was any success, Ivey said. They each followed an identical for our freshman to represent good for tenth place in the col- “It’s about introducing them format for the race: a 3.1 mile the school, and bringing two legiate category. to our technique, bringing all the time trial in the morning fol- eight-man boats helped that,” This fall will act as a spring- different technical styles together lowed by a 1500 meter sprint in said Ivey. board for each team to catapult for what our coach wants us to the afternoon. Ivey also astutely pointed out them into their regular season. do.” The afternoon’s sprint time that the lightweight boat had As Ivey put it, “The fall is less The teams began working with is then tripled and added to the reason to be especially happy af- intense than the spring, but still two new “pair” boats, which put a time of the morning’s time trial, ter topping all Americans, falling important. It sets the tone for pair of rowers together and force which will be the teams’ fi nal only to Canadian squads. the rest of the year. It’s all about them to develop chemistry. total time. Submitted Photo “We’re really proud of our fi n- focus and concentration at this “It really fi ne-tunes your tech- The men’s team did particularly The men’s rowing team in action. ish and our overall performance, point.” nique,” Ivey proclaimed. well on the day, showing that because the Canadian teams are Part of the process this fall will Both teams will use their fall their youth can come in handy in the middle of their real season, be integrating the rookies into training, along with the upcom- early in the fall season. crew. men’s varsity eight boat, which whereas for us this is just a pre- Mercyhurst’s system. ing Head of the Charles and Their lightweight eight boat The boat took fourth overall, fi nished in 31:03.09 and ranked season event. They are in mid- “We’re bringing in people from Head of the Elk races, to prepare established itself as a force, plac- with a time of 32:09.94. 11th of 23 overall, and fi fth in season form and we held our all different programs,” Ivey ex- for the spring’s competitions in ing the highest of any American Mercyhurst also entered a the collegiate category. own against them.,”said Ivey. plained. “We had a really good April. Men’s hockey splits pair with Michigan Tech The Lakers tried to mount a on Hunt’s second goal of the points each, while Hunt and Cot- to step up who wouldn’t have By Chris Van Horn comeback in the final period season. treau have chipped in with three had the opportunity otherwise,” Contributing writer as sophomore Kerry Bowman Borrelli made it 3-1 Lakers points each. Gotkin said. scored his fi rst goal of the season midway through the second pe- The Lakers have also been very The Lakers have a two week After months of waiting, the on assists from Jon Asselstine riod and scored two more in the successful on their penalty kill break before beginning confer- Mercyhurst Lakers men’s hockey and Pat Henk. third on goals from Chris Traf- situations. Opponents are just ence play with back-to-back team was finally back on the Unfortunately, the Lakers ford and Champagne as the Lak- 1-13 on the power play against home games against UConn on ice to open the regular season, could not fi nd the net again and ers took the second game 5-2. Mercyhurst. Oct. 28 and 29. and they are off to a very solid fell 4-3. Freshman Tyler Small stopped The Lakers have great depth “It’s a long season and we’re start. Mike Ella stopped 25 shots 41 shots in net for the Lakers. once again this season and their off to a good start. This game The Lakers split a pair of road in goal for Mercyhurst and the Lakers head coach Rick Gotkin, depth will need to play a big part is an ongoing process and we’re games, both against Michigan Lakers outshot Michigan Tech now in his 18th year, was pleased early on as several key returning constantly changing, but we’re Tech, on Oct. 7-8. 44-29. with his team’s performance so players are out till January with doing a lot of things really well The Lakers dropped the opener File Photo The next day the Lakers got out far. “Everyone has been playing injuries. and we just have to go from 4-3 but rebounded the following Senior Dave Borelli to a fast start again as they led 2-1 really well so far. The veterans Among those injured are senior there,” Gotkin stated. after the fi rst period. Asselstine and the newcomers have been defenseman Conrad Martin, day to earn the split with a 5-2 more Ben Cottreau assisted on The Lakers will have their and Hunt notched the Lakers two meshing real well together so far sophomore defenseman Jamie victory. Hunt’s goal. hands full this season in Atlantic fi rst period goals. and the returning players are fo- Coghlan, and senior forward Eric In the fi rst game the Lakers However, the Lakers were Hockey. Bowman and freshman Brett cused and have a real competitive Johnson. led 2-1 after one period on goals shut out in the second period The Lakers have been picked Robinson tallied the assists on excitement about them,” Gotkin “It’s unfortunate that they’re by Scott Champagne and Jamie while Michigan Tech scored to win the conference again but Asselstine’s goals while fresh- stated. injured early when we’re looking Hunt. Hunt and Dave Borrelli three goals, giving them a 4-2 they play tough competition man Kirk Medernach and Bor- Champagne and Borrelli lead for consistency, but it will defi - assisted on Champagne’s goal advantage heading into the third from top to bottom, especially relli were credited with the assists the Lakers in scoring with four nitely give other guys a chance while Champagne and sopho- period. Sacred Heart and Holy Cross. Cross country fi nishes in bottom half at Slippery Rock Invitational ny Foster led the charge, notch- whom have been impressive thus some stifl ing competition; the ragon paced the team, this time place with a 20:32. By Brady Hunter ing a time of 28:30. far for the Lakers. top two runners there (at the earning the ninth fastest time of Junior Carrie Franze also ran Contributing writer This was good enough to put Sophomore Kevin Szczepanski Invitational) are probably two of 151 competing runners. well, putting up a 21:36. him at 36th overall and edge explained that the times were a the best in Division II racing.” The dynamic sophomore As for the rest of the season, The men’s and women’s cross junior Matt Deragon by three tad slower than normal because One week later, on Oct. 15, duo of Foster and Szczepanski the Lakers have their sights set country teams competed in two seconds. “this was the fi rst year at the new the teams competed at Roberts crossed the line next, with times high. Lyons in particular seemed events recently, with similar re- Next in line was junior Nate location; the course was moved Weslyan College in the Harry F. of 28:15.6 and 28:33, respec- optimistic, proclaiming, “the sults for each team. Smith, who logged a 29:01, with just this year.” Anderson Invitational. tively. team’s very promising this year. On Oct. 8, the two teams trav- freshman Mike Humphrey just Teammate Kenny Foster Here, the squads improved Junior Jon Lyons was fourth on This year everyone’s had great eled to the Slippery Rock Invita- two seconds behind. chimed in with some hopeful considerably: Each team fin- the team, logging a 28:35. races at one point or another. tional, where both placed in the The women rallied behind news, “I had tendonitis over the ished ranked seventh of eleven The women’s team also fared It’s just that we need to put it bottom half of the rankings. senior Beth Kenniston, who summer, which kept me from overall. well, with two more sophomores all together for the conference The men took sixth place out took 16th overall with a time of training, but now I’m starting On his way to earning Male leading the way. meet.” of the eight teams present, and 24:18.3. to get in top shape. Slippery Athlete of the Week honors, Caruso and Jackson both re- Lyons is referring to the up- the women took sixth place out Behind her were sophomores Rock was the fi rst time when it Matt Deragon performed quite ceived awards for their races, coming GLIAC Championships, of seven teams participating. Victoria Caruso (25:15) and showed.” well, with a time of 27:00.6. Caruso taking fi fth place with where teams are ranked within For the men, sophomore Ken- Jackie Jackson (25:45), each of He continued, “There was As he has done all season, De- a 19:45 and Jackson taking 15th their conference. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD October 19, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Champs come to town This Weeks Results... Women’s hockey to host No. 3 Minnesota Men’s golf...... Oct. 17, 3 of 4, Gannon Invitational Field hockey...... Oct. 15, W 3-0 Assumption By Ryan Palm Oct. 16, L 3-0, Bentley Sports editor Women’s volleyball...... Oct. 14, W 3-0, Saginaw Valley St. Oct. 15, L 3-0, Northwood The Mercyhurst women’s hock- ey team will be tested to their Men’s water polo...... Oct. 13, W 11-10, Penn St. Behrend limit this weekend when the Oct. 18, L 17-10, Gannon Golden Gophers of Minnesota Men’s cross country...... Oct. 15, 7 of 11, Roberts Wesleyan take the ice at the Mercyhurst Women’s cross country...... Oct. 15, 7 of 11, Roberts Wesleyan Ice Center. The Gophers are defending Women’s tennis...... Oct. 15, L 8-1, Duquesne National Champions, having Men’s tennis...... Oct. 15, L 8-1, Duquesne defeated Harvard University in Women’s hockey...... Oct. 14, W 2-1, Clarkson the championship tilt 4-3. Oct. 15, W 6-0, Clarkson The Lakers lost to Harvard in the opening round of the NCAA Men’s soccer...... Oct. 12, W 1-0, Houghton playoffs in triple-overtime, per- women’s soccer...... Oct. 13, W 5-1, Davis & Elkins haps in one of the greatest battles Oct. 16, W 3-0, Shepherd in college hockey history. In the history of the Mercy- hurst program the two schools

have collided twice, most recently Katie McAdams/Photo editor In the news... in 2003-04 when Mercyhurst was outscored by a combined 8-2 tally Senior captain Samantha Shirley has scored three goals on the young season. Men’s basketball Tip-Off Dinner details in a pair of games. Weekend. the stick of All-CHA defender was junior forward Stéfanie “The weekend will certainly Mercyhurst comes into the Ashley Pendelton. Bourbeau. Coach Gary Manchell has provide us with an idea of where weekend fresh off a pair of road The scoring was concluded by Following the Minnesota ac- announced that at the we stand on the national stage,” victories over Clarkson Univer- both Shirley and Colizza gain- tion, Mercyhurst will host top- programs annual Tip-Off said Coach Mike Sisti. “Playing a sity on Oct. 14-15. ing their second goals of the ranked St. Lawrence, providing Dinner the featured speaker team like Minnesota will certainly The No. 8 ranked Lakers de- weekend. an equally tough challenge for will be veteran college men’s give us an idea of if we are in the feated Clarkson on Friday after- Sophomore goaltender Laura the Lakers. basketball coach John Beilein. running for the National Cham- noon by a tally of 2-1 despite the Hosier picked up both victories Mercyhurst was initially ranked pionship or not.” Golden Knights drawing first on the weekend, only needing No. 5 by USCHO.com, the The dinner takes place Overall, Minnesota leads the blood in the middle period. six saves in Saturday’s contest. authority on collegiate hockey Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at lifetime series 4-0, something Mercyhurst received goals from Her record now stands at 3-1-0 rankings. the Ambassador Conference Mercyhurst will look to improve freshman Valerie Chouinard and on the year. Following the 1-1 weekend Center at the Marriot Hotel on upon this weekend. senior captain Samantha Shirley. The Lakers were in earlier ac- against Minnesota State, the Peach Street. The games will be held at the In the contest on Saturday, tion against the Minnesota State Lakers fell to the No. 8 position, Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Mercyhurst came out hot, scor- Mavericks on Oct. 7-8, splitting a where they remained following He Is currently head coach File photo maintenance technicians have ing three goals in the fi rst period pair of contests at the Erie Civic the sweep of Clarkson. at West Virgina University, a John Beilein been able to get the ice back in en route to a 6-0 win. Center. Mercyhurst also has a game position he held in since 2002. working order in time to host this Freshman Courtney Unruh got In the second contest Mercy- scheduled against current No. 5 weekend’s crucial contests. He has 502 career wins, and ranks among the top 30 when it the scoring started with her fi rst hurst defeated Minnesota State New Hampshire in January, as Friday’s game will begin at 7 comes to lifetime victories for Division I coaches. collegiate goal early in the period, 4-2. well as games against nationally p.m., and Saturday’s match-up and was quickly followed by goals Scoring for the Lakers were recognized programs such as Tickets for the dinner are available for $35 each from the will have the opening face-off at from Chouinard and junior assis- the usual suspects, with Colizza, Yale and Princeton. Athletic Center. 3 p.m. tant captain Julia Colizza. Shirley and Chouinard all picking The weekend’s game also marks The second period yielded only up goals. Mercyhurst honors Athletes of the Week the annual celebration of Parents one goal, however, coming from Also scoring for Mercyhurst

The Department of Athletics announced this week that junior cross country runner Matt Deragon and junior soccer player Lisa Casement are the Mercyhurst College Athletes of the Water polo to face Gannon again Week.

While competing at the Roberts Wesleyan Invitational on Oct. By Chris Van Horn period and appeared headed for 15, Deragon cracked the top-10 of the 150 runner fi eld. He Contributing writer their seventh straight loss, but was the lone Laker to fi nish in the top-30. the Lakers mounted a comeback The Lakers men’s water polo and tied the score at 7-7 at the Casement continued her year-long scoring barrage as she team snapped a six-game losing half. banked home fi ve goals in only two games. She scored a pair streak with a victory over Penn The Lakers then outscored in a 5-1 win of Davis & Elkins and netted all three in the 3-0 State Behrend at North East on Behrend 3-2 in the third and win at Shepard. She now has 12 goals on the season, good for Oct. 13. then matched goals in the fourth the team lead. Prior to that, the Lakers had to hang on for an 11-10 vic- dropped six straight contests, in- tory. Casement was also named GLIAC Player of the Week on cluding both games at the Ford- Freshman Andrew Schonhoff Monday. ham Invitational on Oct. 8. scored fi ve times for the Lakers Finally the women’s ice hockey team received another Team of Mercyhurst fell in the opener and leads the team with 28 goals the Week award due to their sweeping of Clarkson University of the Invitational to Iona by a on the season, while adding 15 while on the road. score of 14-8. assists. The Lakers trailed throughout Riordan added three goals for The team won on Friday by a score of 2-1 and handily defeated the contest, as Iona scored four Mercyhurst. Riordan leads the Katie McAdams/Photo editor Lakers in assists with 23. the Golden Knights on Saturday afternoon by a score of 6-1. times in the fi rst and third quar- Freshman Zach Bell is second on the team with 24 goals. ters and twice in both the second Up next for the Lakers is their The team is now 3-1, and will play host to defending National and fourth quarters. third and fi nal meeting with Gan- Champion Minnesota this weekend with Friday night’s contest The Lakers scored twice in making his fi rst career start in fi nd the net themselves as they non this season. starting at 7 p.m. and Saturday’s tilt at 3 p.m. each period but could never goal, gave up all 14 goals and fell 9-8. The teams split the fi rst two overtake the opposition. made four saves. Bogucki, Montero, and Calde- meetings of the season as the Women’s hockey earns CHA honors Freshman Jorge Montero In the second contest, the Lak- ron each scored twice for the Lakers won the fi rst 12-7 and fell notched four goals for the Lak- ers fell to Fordham by a score Lakers and sophomore Kevin in the second contest by a score Two members of the Mercyhurst women’s hockey team earned ers in defeat, while junior Kyle of 9-8. Riordan was credited with four of 11-10. honors from College Hockey America this past weekend. Bogucki added two goals. This was a tough loss for the assists in the loss. The Lakers regular season is Junior defender Michelle Bonello was named the conference’s Oscar Calderon was credited Lakers as the teams were all Mercyhurst fi nally snapped its fi nished after Gannon, and then Defensive Player of the Week, as she headed the defense with three assists for the Lakers square after three periods, 8-8. losing streak against Penn State they are headed to the Division which held Clarkson to just one goal in the weekend series. as well. The Lakers gave up one score Behrend, but it was not easy. II Easterns in Salem, W. Va., on Freshman Jeff Tullis, in the fi nal frame but could not The Lakers trailed 5-0 after one Oct. 22-23. In the second game of the set, the Laker defense held Clarkson to only six shots and did not allow a power-play goal in the eight chances had by Clarkson. Women’s soccer wins non-conference pair Freshman Valerie Chouinard was named the conference’s Rookie of the Week, as she tallied two goals and an assist six games left, all of which are at She scored the fi rst two goals Jesuit, then will challenge the fi ve By Kelly Oldach during the weekend at Clarkson. home and fi ve of which are cru- of the 5-1 win over Davis and in-conference teams of Northern Contributing writer cial in-conference games, their Elkins and netted all three goals Michigan, Northwood, Ashland, She scored on a power-play on Friday, and notched the game’s season is far from over. in the 3-0 win over Shepherd. Findlay and Gannon. fi rst goal, the game-winner, and an assist on the second goal For the past week and a half, As sophomore Jacque Sluga She had both game winning “The last few games are going on Saturday. She has now scored in three consecutive games. the Mercyhurst women’s soccer said, “We are trying to finish goals and extended her im- to be really tough,” said Sluga, team has been on the road and the season strong and end on a pressive scoring streak to nine “though its exciting to have them Free tennis available have played four away games vs. positive note in our last six home games. at home where we can play on Grand Valley State, Ferris State, games and bring that into the With fi fteen goals, Casement our own fi eld.” For all those students and faculty members who are interested Davis and Elkins and Shepherd. next season. currently leads the team this Powell adds that playing on in playing tennis, please contact Ray Yost, men’s and women’s They returned home from “Our losses were pretty devas- season and is second in assists home turf will be advantageous Tennis Coach at [email protected] or 450-0157 to sign up for Michigan and West Virginia with tating to our chances of playoffs, with nine behind freshman Sarah because the women are used to The USTA College on Campus Tennis Program. a notable record of 10-4, going but the playoffs and the rankings Powell. their own fi eld’s surface. 2-2 on this last trip, beating both are always unpredictable.” With thirty-nine points, Case- Of the five games that the There is no charge, and play will be indoors at the Westwood Davis and Elkins and Shepherd. To kick-start that “positive ment is also tied for the scoring Lakers have played at home so Racquet Club. Despite their winning record, note” that Sluga was referring lead. far this season, all fi ve have been the team unfortunately still re- to, junior Lisa Casement was This remarkable accumulation victories. Ray needs to know the number of those that are interested, mains winless in the GLIAC with named the Player of the Week of points and goals even ranks If they keep up this pattern, ability levels, and time/day that would be good to play during a record of 0-3. in the GLIAC and also named her second in the GLIAC. the end of their season should the winter months. Please contact him before Nov. 1. Their loss to Ferris State also Mercyhurst’s Female Athlete of Starting Wednesday at 4 p.m., turn out to be pretty enjoyable lessened the team’s chances for the Week on Sunday. the Lakers will begin what is and will be very encouraging for Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- making the playoffs this post- During their week in West likely to be the hardest part of next year. thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to season. Virginia, Casement added up fi ve their season. [email protected]. Although the women only have goals and two assists. They fi rst take on Wheeling