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STUDENT GOVERNMENT’S FUTURE College suspends political ads Mercyhurst’s president suspended political adverstisements after receiving a policy from Bishop Donald Trautman.

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SPEAKER PROFILE ‘You’re fi red!’ ‘Apprentice’ star Bill Rancic to speak Merciad photo at Walker Recital Hall Candidates for Mercyhurst College’s Student Government executive board debate Tuesday evening in the Mercy Heritage Room. President and secretary positions are unopposed. | Profi les on page 2 | News 4 PAGE 2 NEWS March 26, 2008 MSG elections under way The future of Mercyhurst Student Government lies in the hands of student voters this week as only two of the four executive board positions are contested. Those up for board positions include Christina Coovert, Erik Penn, Dinorah Sanchez, Jacquelynne Brown, Adam Kostik, and Santina Srgo. Each candidate and their position is profi led below. Students can vote online at http://msg.mercyhurst.edu until midnight on March 27.

Presidential candidate “In the future, I would like to see Treasurer candidate “(I plan to) restructure the fi nancial MSG work with other departments responsibilities of MSG in relation to on campus to increase school the process through which RSCO’s spirit as Mercyhurst enters into a request money. This would involve new conference. I also would like bringing the requests directly to to increase communication with MSG and simplifying the process for the college constituents through student club leaders. (I also want innovative and amplifi ed public to increase) the communication relations... I truly enjoy participat- among administrators, faculty and ing as a member of MSG and I students by reinforcing the new con- would appreciate the support of stitutional changes and addressing Christina Coovert my fellow students in my endeavor Jacquelynne Brown apathetic views that exist within the Junior, business mgmt. for the president position.” Sophomore, intl. business college community.”

Vice presidential candidate “I want to see MSG more incor- Treasurer candidate “(I am ) in a complete concur- porated into the daily lives of the rence with the movement toward a students - more dialogue between greener campus. (I) supported and students and the people that are voted ‘yes’ on the Green Energy supposed to represent them. I Fund Proposal…(I want to) work want to do this by making meet- with other student organizations ings more accommodating for on campus to reduce the student students, placing reps in more apathy that MSG has created in the convenient locations for student past…(I am) involved in multiple engagement and getting back to RSCOs and (I) know the impor- our roots of representing all stu- tance of funding to reduce student Erik Penn dents campus wide, not just those Adam Kostik apathy... (I plan on) stopping waste- Junior, social work in clubs.” Freshman, political science ful spending by MSG.”

Vice presidential candidate “I will…seek to have a better Secretarial candidate “I would really like to see MSG connection and communication work toward changing the stu- with the administration, therefore dent’s apathy on campus. I hope meeting with them and letting to work on projects that not only them know what students need show the student body what MSG and want. Finally, I will be put- is capable of doing, but also for ting the student back in student the world in general. Along with government, in which (student making sure normal maintenance government) will not just sit back is taken care of and exciting events and wait for students to come to are brought in for students, I hope them but (student government) to push MSG in a direction that Dinorah Sanchez will go out to the students and Santina Srgo gives back to the greater commu- Junior, forensic science seek their input.” Freshman, R/IAP nity as well.” PAGE 2 NEWS March 26, 2008 March 26, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Ambassador club inducts new members ber of the Ambassador Club, say about their reasons for want- The students are notified if notifi ed through a letter that ei- MSG elections under way By Julie Hranica students must go through two ing to become an Ambassador. they were selected or not to ther welcomes them to or denies Staff writer pledge processes, one in the fall They also must attend an inter- continue with the process in the them from the club. The future of Mercyhurst Student Government lies in the hands of student voters this week term and one in the spring. view with the committee mem- spring. If denied, the students are as only two of the four executive board positions are contested. Those up for board positions While many Mercyhurst Col- Dinorah Sanchez, co-chair bers and present a three-minute During this time, requirements encouraged to try again next lege students see the Ambassa- of the pledge committee, said, speech about one aspect of the to become an Ambassador are a year. If accepted, the students include Christina Coovert, Erik Penn, Dinorah Sanchez, Jacquelynne Brown, Adam Kostik, and dor Club providing campus tours “The pledge process as a whole college, which are scored by cur- little more intense. are expected to attend the annual Santina Srgo. Each candidate and their position is profi led below. Students can vote online at to prospective students, they is to provide the pledges with rent Ambassadors. The students must still attend induction ceremony, known as may not know how much time a history of Mercyhurst and The students must complete a lectures, complete a written the Spring Tea. http://msg.mercyhurst.edu until midnight on March 27. and effort is required to actually vital information highlighting written exam at the end of the fall exam, shadow two tours led by There the inductees receive have the honor of wearing the different aspects of the col- term pledge process. Ambassadors, present a five- their offi cial green jacket, sign the green jacket. lege.” The exam focuses on the minute speech about an aspect Ambassador oath and sing the Presidential candidate “In the future, I would like to see Treasurer candidate “(I plan to) restructure the fi nancial On March 30 a ceremony will Sanchez is one member of information that the students of the college, complete 15 hours anthem with the other members MSG work with other departments responsibilities of MSG in relation to be held for 16 students who will the pledge committee, which learned throughout the fall term, of community service by the of the club. on campus to increase school the process through which RSCO’s be inducted into the Ambassador consists of co-chair Christina which is garnered through “class- end of the term and complete The families of the inductees spirit as Mercyhurst enters into a request money. This would involve Club. Coovert, club advisor Jim Ru- es” which are held one night a a solo tour. are invited to the Spring Tea, new conference. I also would like bringing the requests directly to The new inductees for 2007- disill and one Executive Board week. After this process is complete, along with the Sisters of Mercy, to increase communication with MSG and simplifying the process for 2008 are: freshmen Cynthia offi cer, Jessica Kocent. At these lectures, the students the committee meets again to faculty members and adminis- the college constituents through student club leaders. (I also want Dixon, Santina Sgro, Brittney The purpose of the committee must be dressed profession- review the scores and determine trators. innovative and amplifi ed public to increase) the communication Haladyna, Amber Kissman, Jo- is to encourage students to pledge ally and attend each one, as each which students will become “The inductees are considered relations... I truly enjoy participat- among administrators, faculty and seph Krajcik, Stephanie Lacher, for Ambassadors during the fall lecturer presents a different Ambassadors. full Ambassadors at the beginning ing as a member of MSG and I students by reinforcing the new con- Charlene Lichtinger, Spencer term, and also to determine which aspect about the college that Throughout the process the of spring term. They are expected would appreciate the support of stitutional changes and addressing Miller, Christopher Nagy, Col- students will eventually become the students must know about, students are supported by cur- to complete the required 34 hours Christina Coovert my fellow students in my endeavor Jacquelynne Brown apathetic views that exist within the leen O’Hara and Meghan War- Ambassadors. such as the history of the rent Ambassadors, who act as of service,” said Sanchez. Junior, business mgmt. for the president position.” Sophomore, intl. business college community.” ner; and sophomores Sarah In order for the committee to school. mentors to their assigned pledges In addition to receiving Heuer, Cerissa Lynch, Andrea make these decisions, the pledges After fall term is over, the and are required to help them the green jackets, Ambassa- Moncada, Alicia Rankin and are required to do work during pledge committee reviews each through the process. dors also receive a scholarship Michelle Simpson. fall term. pledge on their performance and After the spring term pledge for their help with tours and Vice presidential candidate “I want to see MSG more incor- Treasurer candidate “(I am ) in a complete concur- In order to become a mem- They must write a 200-word es- dedication and makes cuts. process, the students are again college events. porated into the daily lives of the rence with the movement toward a students - more dialogue between greener campus. (I) supported and students and the people that are voted ‘yes’ on the Green Energy supposed to represent them. I Fund Proposal…(I want to) work Excellent teaching rewarded at Mercyhurst want to do this by making meet- with other student organizations nations via the Internet. “We said Breckenridge. “The narrative Dr. Phil Belfi ore, a professor in said Clemons. “Teaching is ulti- By Casey Greene received more responses within validates the vote.” the education department, is the mately about what students take ings more accommodating for on campus to reduce the student Managing editor students, placing reps in more apathy that MSG has created in the the fi rst 24 hours this year than we While the Offi ce of Academic 2005 Teaching Excellence Award away from their interactions with convenient locations for student past…(I am) involved in multiple ever have in previous years,” said Affairs monitors the award pro- winner and will be part of this their professors in terms of knowl- engagement and getting back to RSCOs and (I) know the impor- The Teaching Excellence Award Kelly Mattes, graduate assistant cess, it is not responsible for select- year’s selection committee. edge, skills and the opportunity to our roots of representing all stu- tance of funding to reduce student is given each year to a professor for in the offi ce of academic affairs. ing a winner. “Past recipients of “I am looking more closely at consider their values.” Erik Penn dents campus wide, not just those Adam Kostik apathy... (I plan on) stopping waste- being inspirational, compelling or “We currently have tripled the the award choose the next winner,” the student nominations and their The award winner receives a Junior, social work in clubs.” Freshman, political science ful spending by MSG.” simply excellent. number of responses from previ- said Breckenridge. rationale. I look for a combination Teaching Excellence Award certifi - The Offi ce of Academic Affairs ous years.” After nominations are collected of rigor, respect and commit- cate as well as a $1000 check. is asking students to give their Nominating a professor is not from students, faculty and admin- ment to learning between student According to Breckenridge this “opinion and nominate the fac- about vote tallying. The nomina- istrators, the selection committee nomination and faculty member award is about honoring profes- Vice presidential candidate “I will…seek to have a better Secretarial candidate “I would really like to see MSG ulty member who [they] feel has tion form includes a section that meets to discuss the nominations, nomination,” he said. “For me, it sors who have positively affected connection and communication work toward changing the stu- had a transformative effect on his allows students to explain their said Dr. Michael Federici, a profes- is less about the quality of teaching students. with the administration, therefore dent’s apathy on campus. I hope or her students,” says the award vote. “Often applications are sent sor in the political science depart- as refl ected by faculty nominations, “We would like students to par- meeting with them and letting to work on projects that not only Web site. in with nothing but the nominee’s ment and 2004 winner of the and more about the quality of ticipate,” said Breckenridge. “I can them know what students need show the student body what MSG “This is the student’s award,” name,” said Mattes. “Sometimes Teaching Excellence Award. learning as refl ected by the student still remember the professors who and want. Finally, I will be put- is capable of doing, but also for said Dr. Mary Breckenridge, asso- it just says ‘He or she is great’. A “This committee is comprised nominations.” inspired me, made me think differ- ting the student back in student the world in general. Along with ciate vice president for academic compelling narrative weighs more of previous winners and an admin- Dr. Randall Clemons, profes- ently or changed my life direction. government, in which (student making sure normal maintenance affairs. “We want to know who has than a vote with no explanation.” istrator from Offi ce of Academic sor and chair of the department We want to honor those type of government) will not just sit back is taken care of and exciting events inspired them.” Breckenridge said she encour- Affairs,” said Federici. “The com- of political science, will take part professors.” and wait for students to come to are brought in for students, I hope This year, the Offi ce of Aca- ages students to include an expla- mittee places the most weight on in the selection for the fi rst time A link to the online nomination them but (student government) to push MSG in a direction that demic Affairs wanted to increase nation with their application. student nominations but it also this year. form is available on Lakernet. Stu- Dinorah Sanchez will go out to the students and Santina Srgo gives back to the greater commu- student response making it pos- “The more concrete and explan- adds what is known by the faculty “Certainly, the bottom line for dents may also turn in a hard copy Junior, forensic science seek their input.” Freshman, R/IAP nity as well.” sible for students to submit nomi- atory the narrative the better,” about the candidates.” me is about results, not method,” to Old Main 104. PAGE 4 NEWS March 26, 2008 ‘Empty Bowls’ battle hunger Students eat to raise money for food bank

is Dr. Laura Lewis, a professor in an art auction, featuring artists By Liz Maier the social work department, who from Mercyhurst College and the Staff writer said 100 percent of the proceeds greater Erie community, begins at will be donated to Second Harvest 4:15 p.m., along with live music. Mercyhurst College’s Social Food Bank of Northwestern “Throughout the event, people Work and Art Education depart- Pennsylvania. will be entertained by Easystreet, ments invite those willing to pick “For every dollar that we raise, a band of Mercyhurst College up the spoon to join in the fi ght they can purchase $17 worth of students,” Zinn said. googleimage.com against hunger on Sunday, April food and supplies to aid in the The Empty Bowls event is The fi rst season “Apprentice” winner, Bill Rancic, is often 6, at the third annual Empty community,” Zinn said. supported by a Mercyhurst Col- seen spending time with friend and mentor Donald Trump. Bowls Meal and Auction event Second Harvest Food Bank lege Academic Enrichment Grant at the Masonic Temple, 32 West feeds approximately 52,000 and Mercyhurst College’s Student 8 Street. residents of Northwest Pennsyl- Government. Approximately 30 ‘Apprentice’ champ Empty Bowls project began vania annually. students helped organize this in 1990 when a Michigan high Beginning at 3 p.m., partici- year’s event, Peters said. school teacher and his students pants may choose a hand-carved Peters said participation is comes to ’Hurst made ceramic bowls in which bowl crafted by students from expected to increase compared to to serve soup and bread as a Mercyhurst Preparatory School previous years with the increase in New Zealand and Ecuador, means of raising funds to address and the college’s art education student participation and the well- By Emily Grabowski speaking to businesses, sales hunger. department. known reputation of the event. Contributing writer teams and universities, informing Senior public relations coordi- “They keep this bowl as a Volunteers for the event are young business professionals to nators of the Empty Bowls event, reminder of the many bowls that not needed because students in If you’re a fan of the televi- follow their dreams and advising Katie Zinn and Mel Peters, said often go empty as a result of pov- Mercyhurst College’s Hotel and sion show “The Apprentice,” them on how to pursue the career the event is a senior project for erty within the Erie community,” Restaurant Management program then Bill Rancic is no stranger they want. the departments. Peters said. will prepare and distribute the to you. Rancic has written two books “In the past it has been run According to Zinn and Peters, soup at the event. Rancic will make his appear- that made the New York Times’ by the Social Work and Art restaurants and food chains will Tickets are $15 and cover ance at Mercyhurst College on best-seller list: “You’re Hired! Education Clubs but has devel- donate various soup. admission and a handcrafted Thursday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m. How to Succeed in Business oped into the Social Work “All soups are a reflection bowl. in Walker Recital Hall. and Life” and “Beyond the Department’s senior class proj- of the restaurants that have For children, excluding a bowl, Rancic was the winner in the Lemonade Stand: Starting Small ect,” Zinn said. donated,” Zinn said. “They all admission is $3. show’s fi rst season and has gone to Making it Big.” “Last year we raised $6,000 and resemble the diverse population All tickets must be purchased on to be the youngest entrepre- When told about Rancic’s this year we would like to increase that food banks like Second Har- prior to the event by contact- neur in the United States at the upcoming visit to Mercyhurst that amount,” Peters said. vest are involved with.” ing Shirley Greene at (814) age of 23. and his numerous accomplish- Advising the Empty Bowls event Zinn and Peters said that 824-2266. He started his Internet-based ments, sophomore Randy Whit- company, “Cigars Around the ling was quite impressed. World,” in his small apartment. “It takes a lot of skill to get that Police log It’s now a multi-million dollar far in life so early, and it’s very Criminal Mischief Simple Assault Simple Assault corporation, and Rancic is on the commendable,” he said. Parking Lot 2 Sidewalk Parade St. Blvd. board of directors. Sophomore business major Jeff March 13 March 15 March 16 He was mentored by Donald Hultgren shared a similar view. Trump and often works in col- “I see Rancic as somewhat of Pending investigation Closed Pending investigation laboration with him. a role model for students coming Rancic has appeared on out of college,” he said. “He was Rape Liquor Law Violation Disorderly Conduct several television shows including able to get into the world at a Off-campus West Main Drive McAuley Hall NBC’s Today Show, the Tonight young age, and go straight to the March 13 March 16 March 18 Show with Jay Leno, CNBC, Fox top. That’s quite an accomplish- Closed State citation College discipline News and CNN. ment.” When he is not making appear- The event is sponsored by the Liquor Law Violation Criminal Mischief Larceny/Theft ances on television shows and college’s Walker School of Busi- 3925 Briggs Ave. Parking Lot Egan Hall hobnobbing with Trump, Rancic ness and Office of Academic March 14 March 16 March 18 travels around the U.S. and other Affairs. Admission to the event countries like Malaysia, Ireland, is free. College discipline Closed Closed March 26, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 5 ‘Rock the catwalk’ are suited to benefi t residents By Sandy Watro emotionally, spiritually and Staff writer mentally. The show, titled Rock the The Fashion Merchandising Runway, was inspired and is Club will be the host of a fash- focused on a variety of notable ion show to benefi t the Mercy musicians that were and still are Center for Women in Erie. The prevalent in the 20th and 21st show is planned to take place centuries. on April 11 in the Taylor Little The viewer will see how Theater at 7:30 p.m. certain musicians’ signature Tickets can be purchased at looks are reinterpreted through the cost of $1 per student and a modern and contemporary $2 per non-student. fashion lens. Tickets will be sold April 7 to Individual male artists that April 11 in the student union are featured in the show include from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bob Marley, Michael Jack- The Mercy Care Center is son, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny a local organization that was Chesney, Jimi Hendrix and founded by the Sisters of Mercy Snoop Dogg. http://img.dailymail.co.uk in 1994. Individual female-artist looks The fashion show will chronicle style inspirations from several music legends, including The Care Center functions range from Dolly Parton to the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley. as long-term transitional hous- Gwen Stefani. ing for homeless women and The Beatles, Grateful Dead, said. “I encourage all to come or provided by members of “Everyone who attends will mothers. Spice Girls and New Kids on and check out the fun ways the club. T he inspired looks love to see the various fashion The building itself is a former the Block are a few of the we interpreted musical icons will be modeled by Mercyhurst music icons we have included convent that has 13 rooms and groups of artists that will be throughout history.” students. in the show,” she said. “Many can house up to 27 residents featured in the show. Styles and looks for the Students interested in help- local stores have been generous at a time. Junior Carly Emery, secretary show will be donated from ing a good cause and show- and let us borrow clothes for Besides offering a safe and of the Fashion Merchandising Buckle, Urban Behavior and ing off some ridiculous good the show, which have made it welcoming environment, the Club, is excited about the up- JC Penney. looks, contact Caroline Boyce possible to put it together. It shelter also holds a variety of coming show. Since the show has a vintage at [email protected]. will be an event that everyone weekly seminars. “This show is going to be fl air, most of the looks will be Junior Boyce is heading up will enjoy and definetely be These workshops and classes a really good time,” Emery hand selected from thrift stores the show. worth attending.” April Fools’ Day brings out the prankster in us all April 1 until Pope Gregory them on “fool’s errands,” or Mercyhurst College students to a Britney Spears concert on By Stacey Minchin XIII decided in 1582 to replace tried to trick them into believ- are not exempt from the joke- April 1 and all over the radio Staff writer the old Julian calendar with ing something false. fi lled holiday. we heard that it was cancelled,” the Gregorian calendar, which Eventually the practice spread “Freshman year, all my said senior Brittany Castle. “We Aprils Fools’ Day is one of called for the New Year to be into what we know of today as clothes were wrapped up in all thought it was a practical the most light-hearted days of celebrated on January 1 instead All Fools’ Day. shrink wrap and put back into joke and called all of the news the year. of April 1. Unfortunately if you forget my drawers,” senior Jeff Lewis stations to fi nd out if it was The origin of this custom According to popular belief, the date, you may just find said. “Funny thing about it was true or not.” is not certain, but there is a many people refused to accept yourself at the bad end of a that it was my shrink wrap.” So beware because April 1 is general consensus as to how the new date or were not aware practical joke. “I’ve never been pranked or right around the corner. And to this tradition may have come of the change and continued to Some embrace the day while really done anything to anyone all those pranksters out there, about. celebrate on April 1. others simply hope to just make else, but I do recall this one enjoy the one day of the year Ancient cultures celebrated People began making fun of it through without being the time back in high school when you can guiltlessly make a fool the New Year on or around these traditionalists and sent laughing-stock of a joke. my friends and I were going of those around you. PAGE 6 FEATURES March 26, 2008

THE LAKER New sites prove Spring Term entertaining Galley Grill Dinner: on March 12. By Nicole McIntyre Lunch: S - Turkey Burger This site anticipated to give Staff writer M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli iTunes and YouTube competi- M - Club Sandwich T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and tion, as they offer many of the T - Chicken Caesar veggies W - Chicken Quesadilla W - Veal Parm over pasta If creating catchy names for same services. Th - Breakfast for Lunch Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich Internet service sites was a con- “I really enjoyed using hulu. test, these two would certainly com, and was pleasantly sur- F - Tuna Melt or Grilled F - Fish Sandwich or Grilled Portabella Sandwich take the cake. prised to see such a wide variety Portabella Sandwich S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub The new ChaCha search engine of high quality videos,” senior S - Sloppy Joe and Hulu video site are two Kevin Szczepanski said. “But I recently released sites that offer noticed an excessive amount of Board Specials Hours of Operation: great services to their users. advertisements shown through- Lunch $4.75 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. It is a fairly well-known fact to out each program.” Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Internet users that if in the event The large quantity of advertise- a question goes un-answered, ments is due to the fact that the Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. they can simply Google it to fi nd site is run solely off of revenue Look for New Menu Items! out more information. from their side. As we have seen search engines Unlike iTunes and some videos Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger try to compete with Google and on YouTube, no log-in or regis- New Salads: Yahoo, one must ask just what it tration is required for this ser- Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- takes to give these sites a run for vice. Greek-Caesar their money. Hulu offers over 250 TV series However ChaCha actually shows as well as over 100 full- offers something that these other length fi lms. Subconnection Special Features search engines do not. The most popular shows 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 While one aspect of the site viewed from this site include is the typical automated search The Simpsons, Family Guy and 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $5.79 engine, the other component Saturday Night Live. ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 consists of paid guides to search Some sporting events will also Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 your topic for you. be available, such as action from Here’s how the guides work: the NBA, NHL and NCAA. 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Users simply tells them for what Students are already taking a 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Hours of Operation: information they are looking and liking to the new site. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. the site will generate links to Web “I like it because if you miss an Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. sites that it feels would be most episode of a TV show or don’t helpful in the search. want to pay $10 to see a movie, Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. In order to be a part of this you can just go on Hulu and service of the site, one must watch it for free,” junior Jason register an account fi rst. Weslager said. Laker Express While most feel that the guided The site is said to have search is much more effective, expanded four times the number Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express they also admit that it sometimes of programs that it had originally Minute Meals! takes an extra two or three min- anticipated. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. utes in comparison to traditional So next time you are looking Board Specials search engines. for something to watch during Hours of Operation: To fi nd your preference, check down time between classes, Lunch $4.75 out this new site for yourself check out ChaCha. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Dinner $5.50 the next time you fi nd yourself “These sites are surely going to Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. bored and surfi ng the Web. take off,” freshman Chris Boyes Saturday & Sunday Closed The second emerging site is the said, “as long as they can gain newly developed Hulu video site as much hype as Google and which was released to the public YouTube.” March 26, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 7 Food Fix With Meg I As a college senior there are and is also very quick. a lot of stresses that have taken There are a lot of ways to alter over both mine and my friends the recipe, too. thoughts. For example, senior Katie These include trying fi nd a job, Sammon suggests adding half of leaving home after graduation, or a cup of coconut and chopped ERI even the stress of relationships pecans. Contributed photo as a senior. “They are my special secret Teresa’s offers fresh salads and dinners. So to remedy this stress I sug- ingredients that just add a little gest making one of my favorite something to the cookies,” she comfort foods to share with your said. Teresa’s serves up classic favorites closest friends: chocolate chip cookies. are imported and domestic. “Great subs, great prices,” he This recipe is very easy to make -Meghan Dolney By Shelley Turk Teresa’s employee Chris Nick said. “I love it.” Staff writer says that Teresa’s really caters to The Classic subs are priced the college student. at $3.59 for a small, $4.99 for a Looking for an eatery that’s “We offer more reasonable medium and $6.59 for a large. Ingredients close to campus, fast in service prices compared to the chain sub Grande subs, including the and uses fresh homemade ingre- shops in the area,” he said. Philly Cheese Steak, are priced ¾ cup white sugar dients? Many Mercyhurst students at $3.99 for a small to $6.99 for ¾ cup brown sugar Directly across from the agree with Nick’s statement, a large. 2 eggs beloved Cornerstone is a little including junior Carly Emery. Teresa’s salads are also freshly place called Teresa’s Italian Deli- “Teresa’s is conveniently made and reasonably priced. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract catessen. located with fast service that is The antipasto goes for $3.59 1 cup butter Opening six years ago, the true to Italian cooking,” she said. and is big enough for two sit- 2 ½ cups all purpose fl our restaurant serves the east side “My favorite items on the menu tings. 1 teaspoon salt of Erie with homemade breads, are the wedding soup and buffalo If you’re looking for a quick classic deli meats, salads, wings, chicken sandwich.” pick up then be sure to call in 1 teaspoon baking soda soup and sides. Senior Nick Pecon says his your order ahead for carry-out. ½ teaspoon baking powder Owned by Bed Szumigala, the item of choice is the classic roast Laker Loot is also accepted for 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips deli specializes in fi ne foods that beef sandwich with no tomato. your convenience. Get to know... Directions : Matt Patcher 1.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Name 2.) Stir the fl our, salt, baking soda and baking Year: Senior powder together in a medium bowl. Major: Intelligence Studies 3.) In another bowl, mix the sugars and the Hometown: Pittsburgh butter until they are smooth. Then add the eggs Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Foam and the vanilla. dance parties 4.) Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredi- Least favorite thing: Streamline ents slowly until they are all mixed together. Campus activities: Intramural sports, the 5.) Drop the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until BOC Matt Patcher golden brown. PAGE 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 26, 2008 tHe It’s here: Paul Taylor Dance Company

includes only 19 works. on the Arts, the choice of Paul Company’s choreography creates BuZz Jordan Zangaro The tour of PA by the Taylor Taylor for this ‘American Master- an unforgettable and beautiful Contributing writer Company is also supported pieces’ tour was a ‘no-brainer,’” performance. through funding from the explains Jim Woland, a program The San Francisco Chronicle MARCH 26. Avril Lavi- The Mercyhurst College “American Masterpieces” pro- director at the PCA. and San Francisco Examiner gne, Boys Like Girls. Wol- Mary D’Angelo Performing gram at the National Endow- For more than 50 years, Paul praised the marvelous show, stein Center, Cleveland. Arts Center could not think of a saying, “Paul Taylor is without better way to dazzle your eyes and question the great- MARCH 27-30. Bebe lighten your heart than to bring est living American Neuwirth. Benedum one of the world’s most choreographer.” Center, Pittsburgh. important and Taylor has proven to be exciting modern talented but also has a very MARCH 28. Ice skat- dance companies to our interesting way of coming ing. Smuckers Stars on stage . up with inspiration for the Ice. Mellon Arena, Pitts- Presented by the Paul choreography. burgh. Taylor Dance Foundation He reads people and sponsored in part by the simply by the MARCH 29. Trippin Pennsylvania Council on the Arts way they Billies: Tribute to Dave (PCA), the Paul Taylor Dance walk, Matthews Band. House Company will launch a state- gaining infor-mation of Blues, Cleveland. wide tour crisscrossing more about individuals from their than 20 communities with gait. MARCH 29. Avril Lavi- 26 different performances Come see Taylor’s works and gne, Boys Like Girls. ment for the Arts, Tay lor members have beginning right here in the insight he puts into each of HSBC Arena, Buffalo. which believes a danced in more than Erie. his shows. Student tickets are great nation deserves 500 cities and in over 60 By comparison, the $15. Call (814) 824-3000 for MARCH 29. Over the great art, and the Penn- countries. Bridging the distant company’s own City Center more information. Rhine. Mr. Smalls The- sylvania Council on the Arts. genres of ballet and modern home season in NYC this March atre, Millvale. “For us at the PA Council dance, the Paul Taylor Dance Photo courtesy of www.ptdc.org

MARCH 30. Three Days Grace, Breaking Ben- Feel-good tour of the year hits the road jamin, Seether. Tullio sounds with a little bit of East ing drums with impressive lyrical the irritable “scene king” from Arena, Erie. By Greg Summy Coast punk fl air, and you have hooks to create a style that entices horror punk outfi t From First Staff writer the Baltimore-area natives. every listener to start moving to to Last. The 19-year-old vocal- APRIL 3. Explosions in The Rocket Summer, a solo the beat of each song. ist/guitarist/programmer left the Sky. Beachland Ball- The Alternative Press Tour effort by multi-instrumentalist Singles like “Hey Brittany,” the band last year on bad terms room, Cleveland. (APT) hit the road on March Bryce Avary is a positive, uplift- “Becky Starz” and “She’s a Lady” due to personal issues within the 14 with a set full of feel-good, ing project that has gained an are sure to make even the most chemistry of the group. APRIL 3, 4. Gladys toe-tapping music in hopes of enormous fan base through the stubborn stiff in the crowd start Now pursuing a career as a Knight. Fallsview Casino spreading joy to new fans and release of two critically acclaimed to dance. The Matches, an eclec- solo electronica artist, Sonny Resort, Niagara Falls, old. studio albums “Hello, Good tic art-punk band, seem to be a joins the tour. It is more than Ont. The tour features co-headlin- Friend,” and “Do You Feel.” rather interesting choice of tour likely that his solo effort will ers All Time Low (Baltimore, Avary will bring along a mates to the rest of the bands open each show on the month APRIL 4. Explosions MD), and The Rocket Summer backup band to perform on the on the bill for the Alternative long tour of the United States. in the Sky. The Tralf, (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX). month-long tour. Newly signed Press Tour. The tour kicks off in Hous- Buffalo. Joining them are Forever the to Universal Records, Forever The newest release from The ton, TX, hits both coasts and Sickest Kids (Dallas, TX), The the Sickest Kids (FTSK) is set Matches features songs that seem fi nally concludes in Alternative APRIL 12. Keith Urban, Matches (Oakland, CA) and to release their debut full-length destined to grace the soundtrack Press’ hometown of Cleveland, Carrie Underwood. Bryce former From First to Last front album in the spring. Meanwhile, of Tim Burton fi lms. The Epi- Ohio. T he APT is sponsored Jordan Center, State Col- man/vocalist Sonny Moore the EP “Television Off, Party taph Records recording artists by Rockstar Energy Drink, The lege. (CA). All Time Low are their On” can be heard on the band’s incorporate industrial synthesiz- Keep a Breast Foundation, Hot own brand of pop-punk, draw- MySpace page, myspace.com/ ers, circus-themed guitars and Topic and Glamour Kills Cloth- ing infl uences from heavyweights foreverthesickestkids. eerie vocals into a mix of highly ing. Courtesy of Goerie.com like Fall Out Boy, Blink 182 and FTSK blends disco synthesiz- unconventional punk rock. For more information head Green Day. Mix those signature ers, pop-punk guitars and blast- Sonny Moore is best known as to myspace.com/theaptour. PAGE 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 26, 2008 March 26, 2008 OPINION PAGE 9 tHe It’s here: Paul Taylor Dance Company Diversify fi nancial portfolio Women complain includes only 19 works. on the Arts, the choice of Paul Company’s choreography creates ‘College student’ is not an excuse chivalry is dead BuZz Jordan Zangaro The tour of PA by the Taylor Taylor for this ‘American Master- an unforgettable and beautiful be stereotyped as housewives. Contributing writer Company is also supported pieces’ tour was a ‘no-brainer,’” performance. will no longer be covered and IRA. By Michelle Is it out there to think that through funding from the explains Jim Woland, a program The San Francisco Chronicle By Ellen the excuse of poor college stu- In retrospect in case you are LaSlavic this evolution of women as MARCH 26. Avril Lavi- The Mercyhurst College “American Masterpieces” pro- director at the PCA. and San Francisco Examiner Koenig dent will be pushed out of our unaware, the U.S. economic Staff writer “equals” to men may have some gne, Boys Like Girls. Wol- Mary D’Angelo Performing gram at the National Endow- For more than 50 years, Paul praised the marvelous show, Staff writer lingo. market is drastically ill. correlation with the demise of stein Center, Cleveland. Arts Center could not think of a saying, “Paul Taylor is without Despite this development The dollar is at an all-time Some women complain that chivalry? better way to dazzle your eyes and question the great- we also gain the sense of inde- low and the price of gold shot Think about it; women MARCH 27-30. Bebe As the cell phone was passed chivalry is dead; they say that lighten your heart than to bring est living American pendence, although avoiding up to over $1000 per ounce wanted to be seen as equals to Neuwirth. Benedum among my various relatives men have lost the charm, the one of the world’s most choreographer.” the questions of “What are last week. men. Center, Pittsburgh. with me on speaker, it was as kindness and the compassion important and Taylor has proven to be though I was right in the action you doing next?” During recessions is the time that was once prevalent in an Well, men don’t buy their exciting modern talented but also has a very Avoiding this conversa- to invest in long-term stocks buddies fl owers or write them MARCH 28. Ice skat- of avoiding crazy great-aunts era long ago. dance companies to our interesting way of coming tion with one uncle, I quickly and to diversify your portfolio love letters, do they? ing. Smuckers Stars on while strategically coordinat- An era where menawrote stage . up with inspiration for the switched the conversation to with investments in savings, Is it fair that women wanted Ice. Mellon Arena, Pitts- ing with cousins who would women love letters, bought Presented by the Paul choreography. current events; army affairs money markets and, yes, the to be seen as equals, but also burgh. mediate parental conversation them fl owers for no reason, Taylor Dance Foundation He reads people to avoid ancient sibling rivalry and fi nance specifi cally fi lls stock market. gave them their lettermen’s wanted to choose in which and sponsored in part by the simply by the both his occupation and hob- If you have the time, hire areas? MARCH 29. Trippin fl air-ups. jacket to wear and were proud Pennsylvania Council on the Arts way they bies. a broker, review a website or Don’t get me wrong, I think Billies: Tribute to Dave Among the advice and anec- of their girl. (PCA), the Paul Taylor Dance walk, I brought up the fall of the read the fi nance section of a that men could defi nitely step it Matthews Band. House dotes I received from my rela- Although I don’t think anyone Company will launch a state- gaining infor-mation market early last week that hurt newspaper and seek further up a bit, but we have to be care- of Blues, Cleveland. tives the one I specifi cally took can really deny that many of wide tour crisscrossing more about individuals from their note of was to diversify my everyone from Bear Stearns to advice. these things aren’t done often ful which way we are pointing than 20 communities with gait. individual investors’ pockets. Maintaining assets at an our fi ngers. MARCH 29. Avril Lavi- fi nancial portfolio. today, I think that the blame on 26 different performances Come see Taylor’s works and While younger cousins yelled earlier age may ensure fi nan- We wanted so badly to be gne, Boys Like Girls. ment for the Arts, Tay lor members have The status of full-time stu- this occurrence has been placed beginning right here in the insight he puts into each of at each other in the background cial security in the not so near treated as equals to men but HSBC Arena, Buffalo. which believes a danced in more than dent is soon coming to an end on the wrong gender. Erie. his shows. Student tickets are I simply focused on his advice future. when it happened, not exactly great nation deserves 500 cities and in over 60 and, as of this publish date, 53 Over the last century or so, By comparison, the $15. Call (814) 824-3000 for to invest now and to diversify. Simultaneously it is good to like we wanted, the complain- MARCH 29. Over the great art, and the Penn- countries. Bridging the distant days remain until graduation women have fought strongly to company’s own City Center more information. In short he rambled on listen to what older relatives ing and the blaming began. Rhine. Mr. Smalls The- sylvania Council on the Arts. genres of ballet and modern for the class of 2008. be seen as equals to men; they home season in NYC this March about the importance of sav- tell you; sometimes the infor- Ladies, like they say, we can’t atre, Millvale. “For us at the PA Council dance, the Paul Taylor Dance Photo courtesy of www.ptdc.org Pretty soon those of us still want the same opportunities in on parental health insurance ings and investing yearly in an mation is worth a listen. the work place and don’t want to have our cake and eat it too. MARCH 30. Three Days Grace, Breaking Ben- Feel-good tour of the year hits the road jamin, Seether. Tullio Take a Facebook sounds with a little bit of East ing drums with impressive lyrical the irritable “scene king” from Arena, Erie. Travelers stuck with mass transportation By Greg Summy Coast punk fl air, and you have hooks to create a style that entices horror punk outfi t From First Staff writer break. the Baltimore-area natives. every listener to start moving to to Last. The 19-year-old vocal- myself looking for the hot “chatty Cathy” who offers next to you. APRIL 3. Explosions in The Rocket Summer, a solo the beat of each song. ist/guitarist/programmer left By Bill Internet deals on travel, espe- me her life story about her So is there any way around the Sky. Beachland Ball- The Alternative Press Tour effort by multi-instrumentalist Singles like “Hey Brittany,” the band last year on bad terms Swafford cially in times where gas is three kids and seven husbands public transportation and the room, Cleveland. Catch up on (APT) hit the road on March Bryce Avary is a positive, uplift- “Becky Starz” and “She’s a Lady” due to personal issues within the Staff writer priced upwards of $3.40 a unwillingly. pains that come with it? 14 with a set full of feel-good, ing project that has gained an are sure to make even the most chemistry of the group. gallon. Even in light of iPods and By the time you arrive at your news that isn’t APRIL 3, 4. Gladys toe-tapping music in hopes of enormous fan base through the stubborn stiff in the crowd start Now pursuing a career as a I am left with the travel books, it seems there is no fi nal destination, you quickly Knight. Fallsview Casino Breaks are always an excit- featured on your spreading joy to new fans and release of two critically acclaimed to dance. The Matches, an eclec- solo electronica artist, Sonny options of airfare and, most stopping these people from forget about the painstaking Resort, Niagara Falls, ing relief to get away from old. studio albums “Hello, Good tic art-punk band, seem to be a joins the tour. It is more than recently, train. engaging in a long-winded process it took to get there. Ont. Erie, Pa., and the monotonous Mini-Feed. The tour features co-headlin- Friend,” and “Do You Feel.” rather interesting choice of tour likely that his solo effort will schedules of college. When arriving at this depot, conversation. In the hindsight of things, it ers All Time Low (Baltimore, Avary will bring along a mates to the rest of the bands open each show on the month there is no surprise to fi nd While being engaged in a really makes for good laughs. APRIL 4. Explosions However who ever said that MD), and The Rocket Summer backup band to perform on the on the bill for the Alternative long tour of the United States. major delays, congestion of conversation over my Easter Maybe soon, gas will come in the Sky. The Tralf, travel is fun? When scheduling See photos that (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX). month-long tour. Newly signed Press Tour. The tour kicks off in Hous- people and the daunting task Break travels I could only laugh down in price or we as Ameri- Buffalo. plans for breaks, little thought say more than Joining them are Forever the to Universal Records, Forever The newest release from The ton, TX, hits both coasts and goes into travel and the pain of getting through security. to think of some great stories cans will fi nd a cheaper energy Sickest Kids (Dallas, TX), The the Sickest Kids (FTSK) is set Matches features songs that seem fi nally concludes in Alternative When one fi nally arrives to end the over-conversing seat source to use in our privately APRIL 12. Keith Urban, it takes to get from point to “I’m with stupid.” Matches (Oakland, CA) and to release their debut full-length destined to grace the soundtrack Press’ hometown of Cleveland, via his or her means of trans- mate. owned vehicles. Carrie Underwood. Bryce point. former From First to Last front album in the spring. Meanwhile, of Tim Burton fi lms. The Epi- Ohio. T he APT is sponsored portation it can only be more What if in the middle of the Until then I guess we are Jordan Center, State Col- Every break I try to visit a man/vocalist Sonny Moore the EP “Television Off, Party taph Records recording artists by Rockstar Energy Drink, The frustrating to be seated next conversation you just stated stuck with public transporta- lege. different family member. (CA). All Time Low are their On” can be heard on the band’s incorporate industrial synthesiz- Keep a Breast Foundation, Hot The problem is that each to another human being like that you had just been released tion for what it is worth: Pains- merciad. own brand of pop-punk, draw- MySpace page, myspace.com/ ers, circus-themed guitars and Topic and Glamour Kills Cloth- member of my family lives in a a piece of cattle ready to be from prison or something truly taking, but allows us to see the ing infl uences from heavyweights foreverthesickestkids. eerie vocals into a mix of highly ing. shipped to a butcher. disturbing? ones we love, which makes us Courtesy of Goerie.com different state due to employ- mercyhurst.edu like Fall Out Boy, Blink 182 and FTSK blends disco synthesiz- unconventional punk rock. For more information head ment. It seems consistent that I Truth is, that probably would ultimately forget the pains of Green Day. Mix those signature ers, pop-punk guitars and blast- Sonny Moore is best known as to myspace.com/theaptour. As I make plans, I fi nd always am seated next to the not end the painful speaker travel. PAGE 10 OPINION March 26, 2008 President suspends paid political ads Mercyhurst looks to construct committee to develop policy

In the March 19 issue of the Running the advertisement cyhurst College.” approached the college. a voice, by having a member on Merciad, an advertisement paid does not mean the Obama cam- A huge part of our education Gamble stated in an e-mail the committee that will decide for by Obama for America ran paign was specifi cally endorsed. has been to analyze all given to Merciad editors: “We main- what is an acceptable policy for on page fi ve, encouraging voter Obama for America paid the sides of any issue, so as not to tain a longstanding policy of political advertisements in the registration to specifi cally target Merciad an advertising rate, as make any rash decisions. not endorsing or opposing any newspaper. the Pennsylvania Primary to be would any business looking to To underscore our under- particular political candidate, held on April 22. advertise in a newspaper. standing of the college’s mis- but when and where possible, Joshua Wilwohl, editor-in- In the days that followed, we The procedure carried out sion, we need only to look to last and upon formal request, we chief were informed of a policy put by the Merciad to publish the week, when the college hosted a have made Mercyhurst avail- Casey Greene, managing into place on Feb. 26 by the ad vertisement would be the debate among four Democratic able to candidates to share their editor Bishop of Erie, Rev. Donald same for any other political congressional candidates. views…” Noelle Lelakus, copy editor W. Trautman that states, “No party or candidate, provided This does not mean Mercy- The Merciad staff is ques- Merissa Frank, opinion political advertisements of any they approached us to place an hurst endorses the Democratic tioning this recent decision by editor kind are to be accepted for pub- advertisement. Party, but rather provides stu- the president, and in light of Amanda Valauri, news lication in any Catholic publica- The bishop’s policy fur- dents a means by which to our sense of purpose and mis- editor tion originating in the Diocese ther states, “…the law clearly gather information they seek sion, will uphold the ethics of Brittany Jackett, sports of Erie.” requires that if we accept politi- about the candidates. journalism and make sure all editor Mercyhurst College President cal ads from some candidates, We are sure Mercyhurst would sides are represented. Jen Gildea, features editor Dr. Thomas Gamble informed e.g., pro-life candidates, then we also accept Republican candi- It is our intent, and we have Scoot Williams, photogra- the Merciad via the college’s must accept them from all can- dates for debate if their party been assured that we will have pher marketing director on Tuesday didates.” evening that its right to run paid The Merciad is an unbiased political advertisements has newspaper and has represented been temporarily suspended. both sides of many issues Sheila Coon, the college’s regarding our college, city, state director of marketing, said and nation. Mercyhurst currently does not The policy goes on to state, have a policy regarding political “We cannot place ourselves in a advertisements. position whereby we would be Coon said the college looks to forced to advertise for persons Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] convene a committee to deter- whose position that are con- Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] mine an acceptable advertising trary, often gravely so, to our Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] policy for the Merciad. faith or morals.” Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] However, Coon also said in We believe, as a liberal arts Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] a telephone conversation that institution, Mercyhurst strives Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] Mercyhurst doesn’t have a clear to embrace all students and their Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] line to the bishop under the opinions. Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] diocese, such as Gannon Uni- The Merciad does the same Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] versity. on a weekly basis by encour- Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] As the editorial staff, we aging students to voice their Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] understand that the bishop has beliefs via open forum. Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] a certain responsibility, but we As clearly stated on our Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] don’t understand how it applies masthead, we are the “Offi cial to our newspaper. student-run newspaper of Mer- The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our Grab your AP Stylebook and trusty offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. pen. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. 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PAGE 10 OPINION March 26, 2008 March 26, 2008 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAGE 11 President suspends paid political ads The Good, Intel response: We come in peace New Intel shirts rather than the swastika- Markle’s accusation of back- building the Bad & By Nick Gutowski adorned Class A’s Mr. Markle room political deals and anti- Mercyhurst looks to construct committee to develop policy Contributing writer seems to suspect, that bear the free speech activities, we would economic In the March 19 issue of the Running the advertisement cyhurst College.” approached the college. a voice, by having a member on the Ugly slogan “Speak Truth to Power.” be comprising the very founda- Merciad, an advertisement paid does not mean the Obama cam- A huge part of our education Gamble stated in an e-mail the committee that will decide I’d like to begin by saying that Mr. Markle is correct in his tion of our way of thinking. move: for by Obama for America ran paign was specifi cally endorsed. has been to analyze all given to Merciad editors: “We main- what is an acceptable policy for I fi nd Mr. Markle’s curiosity and assertion that areas of the Intel- We are taught that the analyst on page fi ve, encouraging voter Obama for America paid the sides of any issue, so as not to tain a longstanding policy of political advertisements in the The Good interest in political matters very ligence Community are plagued must aspire to become an insular registration to specifi cally target Merciad an advertising rate, as make any rash decisions. not endorsing or opposing any newspaper. refreshing in an age plagued by by politicization and activities being, free from the trappings fi x other the Pennsylvania Primary to be would any business looking to To underscore our under- particular political candidate, Seniors, as of Friday, apathy and general political leth- of a questionable ethic, but we of politics, and in my humble held on April 22. advertise in a newspaper. standing of the college’s mis- but when and where possible, Joshua Wilwohl, editor-in- there are only 50 days until argy. are exactly the grassroots, liberal (but experienced) opinion, we housing In the days that followed, we The procedure carried out sion, we need only to look to last and upon formal request, we chief graduation. That said, I think Mr. Markle’s arts-educated movement that are, for the most part, achieving were informed of a policy put by the Merciad to publish the week, when the college hosted a have made Mercyhurst avail- Casey Greene, managing and my opinions diverge from the Intelligence Community that goal. instead into place on Feb. 26 by the ad vertisement would be the debate among four Democratic able to candidates to share their editor All the Easter candy is that point forward. needs. We are chosen, not for our Bishop of Erie, Rev. Donald same for any other political congressional candidates. views…” Noelle Lelakus, copy editor Mr. Markle seems to have a To regard our department ability to lay prostrate at the feet at least 50 percent off at By Drew Henderson W. Trautman that states, “No party or candidate, provided This does not mean Mercy- The Merciad staff is ques- , opinion running vendetta against the with the same revulsion as one of authority, but rather for our Merissa Frank CVS, so stock up on sweets Contributing writer political advertisements of any they approached us to place an hurst endorses the Democratic tioning this recent decision by editor while they are cheap. Intelligence Studies Department regards that which we seek to ability to cut to the heart of a kind are to be accepted for pub- advertisement. Party, but rather provides stu- the president, and in light of Amanda Valauri, news that, for all the fl owery (albeit reform is to paint the cure with problem, and our willingness to lication in any Catholic publica- The bishop’s policy fur- dents a means by which to our sense of purpose and mis- editor slightly skewed—vision is not a same brush as one paints the present honest assessments. While reading the Merciad tion originating in the Diocese ther states, “…the law clearly gather information they seek sion, will uphold the ethics of Brittany Jackett, sports The Bad verb) language, fails profoundly disease. We are not an underground last week, I was shocked to fi nd in its assessment of my current After all, you wouldn’t criti- spy academy, but a community out the details of President of Erie.” requires that if we accept politi- about the candidates. journalism and make sure all editor We accidentally misla- fi eld of study. cize biochemistry students for of technicians trained in the art Gamble’s “big announcement.” Mercyhurst College President cal ads from some candidates, We are sure Mercyhurst would sides are represented. Jen Gildea, features editor beled Seung-Hui Cho as I do not claim to be as well their close association with of information gathering, analy- It shocked me, as the school Dr. Thomas Gamble informed e.g., pro-life candidates, then we also accept Republican candi- It is our intent, and we have Scoot Williams, photogra- a gun on page one of the read as Mr. Markle. cancer, would you? sis, and presentation. has decided to raze some of the Merciad via the college’s must accept them from all can- dates for debate if their party been assured that we will have pher Merciad last week. marketing director on Tuesday didates.” I have no idea as to his depth Granted that analogy is a We are not cogs in the politi- the best housing on campus in of knowledge regarding the fl awed one, it still serves to illus- cal machine, but a refreshing order to build a new Business/ evening that its right to run paid The Merciad is an unbiased Overeating, as always, is a subjects he treats, save one. trate my point. breath of unstained, fi nancially HRIM/Intel building. political advertisements has newspaper and has represented phenomenon over breaks. It is clear that aside from Mr. Mr. Markle seems so wrapped apolitical, ordinary students. I am not able to speak for been temporarily suspended. both sides of many issues Chase the Easter Bunny to Markle’s brief foray as an Intel- up in his pursuit of Truth that There are no microchips in the other majors listed, but Sheila Coon, the college’s regarding our college, city, state keep the weight off. director of marketing, said and nation. ligence Studies student, he has he fails to consider the very our heads and there are no bar- why would the school suddenly Mercyhurst currently does not The policy goes on to state, only a vague idea of what it is things that make up the pathway codes on our necks, nor will thrust the offer of a building have a policy regarding political “We cannot place ourselves in a we do. to that end—facts. there be. upon RIAP? advertisements. position whereby we would be The Ugly We are not the black-hatted, If Mr. Markle had stopped by We do not oppose free speech, From articles hung up in the Coon said the college looks to forced to advertise for persons Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] dagger-wielding, freedom- our department, he would have after all, we’ve left you alive so Wayne Street building, it seems convene a committee to deter- whose position that are con- Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] QuickLinks is no longer crushing neo-Hitlers he seems a more accurate picture of our far, haven’t we Mr. Markle? that the answer is purely eco- mine an acceptable advertising trary, often gravely so, to our Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] featured on the ’Hurst’s to believe we are. little community. The Mercyhurst Intelligence nomic. policy for the Merciad. faith or morals.” Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] homepage, making it more Indeed, the work we do is rel- We do not sit around, con- Studies Department is no more The Business Intelligence However, Coon also said in We believe, as a liberal arts Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] diffi cult to navigate. atively benign, useful and inter- templating the best ways to sinister than the Archaeol- sector of the RIAP major is a telephone conversation that institution, Mercyhurst strives Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] esting, but benign. subvert the opportunity for free ogy Department or the Math bringing businesses back to Mercyhurst doesn’t have a clear to embrace all students and their Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] After a relaxing long I cite the example of a recent thought, but rather employ that Department, and deserves no Erie. line to the bishop under the opinions. Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] weekend, midterms are analytical project that assesses very ideal in our quest for an more unfounded suspicion than Money for Erie means more diocese, such as Gannon Uni- The Merciad does the same Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] about to spring up on the infrastructure of three coun- accurate portrayal of the world. they do. money, and student tuition, versity. on a weekly basis by encour- Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] us within the next few tries in the Horn of Africa. Mr. Markle claims that the For all your calls to come being put into the ’Hurst. As the editorial staff, we aging students to voice their Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] weeks. Clearly this is not the sinister Center for Strategic Communi- together, Mr. Markle, you cer- Although this is not a path understand that the bishop has beliefs via open forum. Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] machinations of an army of cations will arise as a “govern- tainly seem to regard a signifi - taken by the majority of intelli- a certain responsibility, but we As clearly stated on our Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] Settle in for the long future automatons. ment and military cheerleader,” cant portion of the Mercyhurst gence studies students, it is now don’t understand how it applies masthead, we are the “Offi cial haul. There are no more I am further mystifi ed by Mr. yet the Intelligence Community student body with a level of being given its own separate to our newspaper. student-run newspaper of Mer- breaks until school is out Markle’s repeated claims of a often fi nds itself the sole voice contempt I fi nd disturbing. area. The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is for summer. “web of disinformation” spread of dissent in a government oft- We value our freedom and On top of this, the intelli- published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our by the Intelligence Studies pro- dominated by groupthink. individuality just as much as you gence building just added new Please e-mail any sugge- Grab your AP Stylebook and trusty offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. gram. The Intelligence Community do, and I resent the implication labs and offi ces that are only tions to opinionmerciad@ To what could he be refer- faces a problem analogous to that we stand for anything less accessible to Intel students. mercyhurst.edu. pen. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and ring? the horse and the water: One than the pursuit of truth. So, we destroy the good hous- Wanted: copy editor for 2008-09 names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for The pursuit of truth is the can bring the truth to power, but I refuse to be maligned ing, build a whole new facility content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday highest standard to which our one cannot make them listen. because of half-formed opin- and go into massive debt, but before publication and may not be longer than students, in the role of analysts, We are constrained by our ions and the wide-eyed mutter- why isn’t Mercyhurst fi xing the aspire. inability to control policy. ings of tin-foil hatted conspiracy housing everywhere else that is Contact [email protected] 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. We even sport t-shirts, yes t- Were we to proscribe to Mr. theorists. falling apart? PAGE 12 SPORTS March 26, 2008

F Kirk Campbell March Madness makes history I UCLA** N Texas Kentucky, knocked off the leading scorer was sidelined in lackluster shooting that carried Louisville By Kirk Campbell higher seed to advance to the the fi rst half with a knee injury. over from the fi rst round in A Kansas* Staff writer L round of 32. College basketball guru Jay which they shot 38 percent and Chris Davis The Hilltoppers provided Bilas coined San Diego’s victory missed 15 straight 3-pointers. Wisconsin March Madness has begun as the most dramatic fi nish in the as the “worst break” because of “No matter how well or how F Texas teams such as Western Kentucky, tournament thus far, as they the injury to the Huskies’ A.J. hard you’re playing, you’ve got O UNC** UCLA* San Diego, Siena, Villanova and blew a 16-point lead with eight Price. to put the ball in the basket,” U Davidson have made noise minutes to play against Drake. With 13th-seeded Siena said Mike Krzyzewski, Duke’s R Brittany Jackett by recording upsets in the The self implosion by Western knocking off Vanderbilt and head coach. “We didn’t do that UNC ** NCAA Division I basketball Kentucky was extended as the 12th-seeded Villanova beat today.” UCLA* S Texas tournament. game went to overtime but with Clemson it marked the seventh Ironically with all the upsets Memphis Davidson made the biggest less then fi ve seconds to play time No. 12 played No. 13 in all four No. 1 seeds remain in the T upset as they knocked off and down 99-98, Ty Rodgers hit the second round, including tournament, however Memphis A Christine Mersch Georgetown, a Final Four a desperation 26-foot 3-pointer the Western Kentucky and San and UCLA narrowly advanced F UNC F UCLA* member from last year and the as time expired to give the Diego game. to the Sweet Sixteen. Kansas** Big East Conference regular Hilltoppers the 101-99 overtime Villanova dominated Siena The Madness will resume on Texas season champion, 74-70 to victory. and became the second 12 Thursday, March 27 at 7:10, as P reach the Sweet 16. “It kind of worked out good,” seed to advance to this year’s West Virginia tips-off against Andrew Schonhoff I UConn The Wildcats have been led Rodgers said when asked about Sweet 16. Xavier in Phoenix, Ariz. C Memphis** by sophomore guard Stephen hitting the big shot. Not to be out done was Other match-ups include K Kansas Curry, who dropped 70 points UNC* Western Kentucky advanced seventh-seeded West Virginia North Carolina versus S in two games with 55 coming in to the Sweet 16 after they who beat a talented Arizona Washington State, Louisville *Team in Finals the second half. defeated San Diego 72-63, who team in the fi rst round 75-65 versus Tennessee, Memphis **NCAA Champion History continued to repeat upset Connecticut in the fi rst and knocked out perennial versus Michigan State, Stanford itself as a 12th seed defeated a round. powerhouse Duke 73-67 to versus Texas, Kansas versus fi fth seed in the fi rst round. Many analysts have down advance to the Sweet 16. Villanova, Wisconsin versus NCAA In fact this year two 12 played the Toreros’ win over The Blue Devils were ousted Davidson and UCLA versus MARCH MADNESS seeds, Villanova and Western the Huskies because UConn’s in large part due to their Western Kentucky.

Upsets make tournament exciting Think you know Memphis, Kansas and UCLA Georgia as well as Pittsburgh. In the South it is a toss up college By Kyle Craig each earning a No. 1 seed in their Each team won their respective between Memphis and Texas as Staff writer respective regions, its safe to say conferences with each being a to who will make the Final Four. basketball? that the road to the Final Four is long shot. I believe, though, that Memphis One again, it is one of the going to be rather tough for the I believe that Georgia will will be routed by Pittsburgh and Submit completed most anticipated times of the remaining 16 teams. carry its momentum from their Texas will use its home court brackets for the year. North Carolina and Texas SEC Title into an upset over advantage to squeak past Pitt to To what am I referring? March each have their road set for them Xavier. represent the South. NCAA Sweet 16 Madness of course. as long as they can continue to Pitt, who carried momentum Finally the West looks to and With an exciting season win through each round. through the Big East tournament be the most exciting region in WIN A CASH capped off with an exciting set North Carolina has the luxury and fi nished with a No. 4 seed the bracket with both UCLA of conference championships, of playing every game in its home against Oral Roberts, shouldn’t and Duke competing for PRIZE OF $20. this year promises to be one of state, with the fi rst rounds being run into trouble until they meet representation in the Final Four. the most exciting runs through played in Raleigh and the Elite Memphis in the Sweet 16. Unfortunately UCLA has Brackets must be the bracket in ages. Eight being played in Charlotte. The odds of picking the stumbled quite a bit this season, e-mailed to While I am by no means a Texas has this luxury as well as perfect bracket are one in 18.5 as has Duke. I’m going to have bracketologist, I do feel like I’ve long as they can get to the elite quintillion, so I will leave those to go out on a limb and give sportsmerciad@ seen my fair share of college eight. to the experts. No. 4 Connecticut the last Final mercyhurst.edu basketball and feel that the They will have the opportunity This year I expect UNC from Four spot. by bracket selection committee has to play in both Houston and San the East and Kansas from the No matter what happens, the Thursday at 7 p.m. done an excellent job picking Antonio if they are able to get Midwest to make a clean run to NCAA Tournament guarantees and choosing the teams they feel that far. the Final Four with Kansas’ only to have several upsets making In the event of a tie, fi t in this year’s bracket. Two teams to look for in the challenge possibly coming from it the most exciting post-season winners will be selected With North Carolina, fi rst round are the University of Georgetown in the Elite Eight. in sports. at random. PAGE 12 SPORTS March 26, 2008 March 26, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 13 National Athletic Training Month: They are more than just ‘waterboys’ F Kirk Campbell March Madness makes history I UCLA** Trainers Month. trainers are ‘waterboys.’ with teams, clinics and general competition,” said Phillips. N Texas Kentucky, knocked off the leading scorer was sidelined in lackluster shooting that carried Louisville By Kyle Craig One of the most common Students in the program who medical hours with Millcreek The Mercyhurst Athletic Staff writer By Kirk Campbell higher seed to advance to the the fi rst half with a knee injury. over from the fi rst round in A Kansas* misconceptions about the are looking to become certifi ed Community Hospital. Training Students, with the help Staff writer L round of 32. College basketball guru Jay which they shot 38 percent and Chris Davis profession is that it is the same are taught profi ciencies in six Senior Emily Dietz loves the of their advisors, also work The Hilltoppers provided Bilas coined San Diego’s victory missed 15 straight 3-pointers. Wisconsin Have you ever been to an as a personal trainer. Brad separate domains, including: thrill of working to get athletes to carry out the mission of March Madness has begun as the most dramatic fi nish in the as the “worst break” because of “No matter how well or how F Texas athletic event or watched one Sage, from the Mercyhurst Athletic Injury Prevention and back on the fi eld. Mercyhurst College. teams such as Western Kentucky, tournament thus far, as they the injury to the Huskies’ A.J. hard you’re playing, you’ve got O UNC** on TV and wondered who are Sportsmedicine Department, Risk Management; Recognition, “Athletic training is different “In accordance with the UCLA* San Diego, Siena, Villanova and blew a 16-point lead with eight Price. to put the ball in the basket,” U those crazy people, enduring points out that this is not Evaluation and Assessment from other medical professions Mercy mission of the college, Davidson have made noise minutes to play against Drake. With 13th-seeded Siena said Mike Krzyzewski, Duke’s R Brittany Jackett the cold weather and crazy the case. of Injuries and Illness; because... you see and have athletic training students are by recording upsets in the The self implosion by Western knocking off Vanderbilt and head coach. “We didn’t do that UNC ** elements, and helping the “A personal trainer is one Immediate Care of Injuries; contact with your athletes engaged on a daily basis in the NCAA Division I basketball Kentucky was extended as the 12th-seeded Villanova beat today.” UCLA* athletes? who assists people with their Treatment, Rehabilitation everyday and form relationships act of helping others,” Sage S Texas tournament. game went to overtime but with Clemson it marked the seventh Ironically with all the upsets Memphis Those are your dedicated exercise fi tness goals, while and Reconditioning; Health that you might not get being a said. Davidson made the biggest less then fi ve seconds to play time No. 12 played No. 13 in all four No. 1 seeds remain in the T and knowledgable Certifi ed the scope of an athletic trainer Care Organization and doctor or a nurse. There is no “Athletic training students upset as they knocked off and down 99-98, Ty Rodgers hit the second round, including tournament, however Memphis A Christine Mersch Athletic Trainers; perhaps one goes well beyond this. Anyone Administration and better feeling than seeing one of devote a signifi cant portion Georgetown, a Final Four a desperation 26-foot 3-pointer the Western Kentucky and San and UCLA narrowly advanced F UNC of the most misunderstood and with a client, regardless of Professional Development and your injured athletes go back on of their day to helping these F UCLA* member from last year and the as time expired to give the Diego game. to the Sweet Sixteen. Kansas** misconstrued professions. education, can call themselves Responsibility. to the playing fi eld and seeing individuals get back to optimum Big East Conference regular Hilltoppers the 101-99 overtime Villanova dominated Siena The Madness will resume on Texas With that in mind, the a ‘trainer,’ whereas becoming a In addition to the many them succeed,” Dietz said. health.” season champion, 74-70 to victory. and became the second 12 Thursday, March 27 at 7:10, as P students and faculty, as well as certifi ed athletic trainer requires hours that athletic training Sophomore Jacquelyn Phillips In addition, the students reach the Sweet 16. “It kind of worked out good,” seed to advance to this year’s West Virginia tips-off against Andrew Schonhoff the Certifi ed Athletic Trainers a minimum of a Bachelors students have to spend in the agrees with Dietz. work hard to help out in the I UConn The Wildcats have been led Rodgers said when asked about Sweet 16. Xavier in Phoenix, Ariz. C Memphis** at Mercyhurst College, will Degree from an accredited classroom, athletic training “I got into athletic training community by baking cookies by sophomore guard Stephen hitting the big shot. Not to be out done was Other match-ups include K Kansas join with the National Athletic education program.” students at Mercyhurst must because I like being able on Sundays for the Emmaus Curry, who dropped 70 points UNC* Trainers Association to host Western Kentucky advanced seventh-seeded West Virginia North Carolina versus S The profession also goes far have a minimum of 1,000 hours to work with athletes and Soup Kitchen, as well as raising in two games with 55 coming in its annual National Athletic to the Sweet 16 after they who beat a talented Arizona Washington State, Louisville *Team in Finals beyond the myth that athletic of clinical experience working bringing getting them back into money for several foundations. the second half. defeated San Diego 72-63, who team in the fi rst round 75-65 versus Tennessee, Memphis **NCAA Champion History continued to repeat upset Connecticut in the fi rst and knocked out perennial versus Michigan State, Stanford itself as a 12th seed defeated a round. powerhouse Duke 73-67 to versus Texas, Kansas versus Toyota FJ Cruiser fi fth seed in the fi rst round. 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This week’s results... Horeth followed with goals a well-rounded player. She is By Samantha Sellinger that made the score 4-0 seven happy with how the team is Staff writer Women’s lacrosse...... Mar. 19, W 23-9, Seton Hill minutes into the game. progressing this season. M ar. 22, W 18-3, Queens Seton Hill was able to get “We play each team with Men’s lacrosse...... Mar. 22, L 10-7, Dowling Mercyhurst College women’s the occasional goal, but with a only that game in mind and are Baseball...... Mar. 21, L 3-2, Findlay lacrosse team picked up two couple of runaway goal streaks, working towards the fi nal four, Mar. 21, L 6-1, Findlay more wins on the road against Mercyhurst had no problem step by step,” said Haggerty. “We Mar. 22, W 2-1, Findlay Mar. 22 L 2-0 ,Findlay Seton Hill and Queens. earning the win. have the opportunity to have a Mar. 24, W 9-7, Clarion At last Wednesday’s game, the Sophomore Maeve McGoff very successful season.” Mar. 24, W 4-0, Clarion Lakers defeated Seton Hill 23-9, played the fi rst half in goal, Haggerty scored the fi rst Softball...... Mar. 20, W 4-3, Shippensburg with 10 players scoring at least making fi ve saves, and goal, and spurred the team to a Mar. 20, L 4-3, West Virginia Wesleyan one goal. sophomore Jessica Raniero 7-0 lead just 15 minutes into the Mar. 21, W 3-2, Charleston Coming off of a two-game added fi ve saves in the second fi rst half. Queens only scored Mar. 21, W 11-3, Salem International losing streak, it was a team half. one goal during the half and by Mar. 22, W 8-1, West Liberty State effort that enabled Mercyhurst The Lakers’ 18-3 win the end, the Lakers had scored Mar. 22, L 4-3, Shepherd to win. against No. 9 Queens four more, leading 11-1 at the Men’s volleyball...... Mar. 20, W 3-0, D’Youville “Our transition game was was one to celebrate. break. very tight and helped our This win marks the fi rst time Just two minutes into

offense have a number of that the Lakers have beaten a the second half, freshman Walczak/Haggerty athletes of the week scoring opportunities,” said ranked team under head coach Kimberley Masterson scored. junior Breanna Haggerty. “We Junior baseball player Jamie Walczak and junior Breanna Haggerty of Cecil Pilson and with 139 wins, Another three Mercyhurst goals women’s lacrosse have been named this week’s athletes of the week. played solid defense all over the Haggerty is now the all-time were added to the board before Walczak is hitting .351 with three homers and 11 RBI’s on the season, fi eld and played together as a leading scorer in the history Queens picked up its next goal. including batting .571 with a .727 on-base percentage this past team for a full 60 minutes.” of the program. It was also The Lakers’ defense played weekend in providing a spark for the Lakers. Haggerty scored the fi rst goal the team’s fi rst home game this at the top of their game, and just 40 seconds into the game, season. was led by McGoff, who had 11 Haggerty leads the country in goals per game, with 39 in seven games, as she scored 14 goals on the weekend, including a career-high nine which helped the Lakers take All-American candidate saves and four goundballs. goals in a 18-3 victory over No. 9 Queens College on Saturday. Earlier early control. Haggerty has played a strong After a great week, the team is this season Haggerty became the Lakers all-time leading goal scorer. Senior Courtney Olevnik and season and is working hard ready to take on IUP tomorrow juniors Katy Miller and Jessie to help her team and become at home. Women’s lacrosse named team of the week

Women’s lacrosse, ranked No. 8 in the nation, picked up two victories Men’s lacrosse drops third Volleyball this weekend. On Wednesday the Lakers defeated Seton Hill 23-9 and than followed up that with a 18-3 victory over No. 9 Queens on picks up Saturday in their home opener. It marked head coach Cecil Pilson’s straight game on the road fi rst ever victory over a ranked team at Mercyhurst. fourth victory and opened the scoring 2:37 By Chris Davis into the game to give them an Cottreau has an impressive debut in AHL Sports editor of season early 1-0 lead. Mercyhurst would Former men’s hockey player Ben Cottreau scored twice as he made his take a 2-0 lead into the second American Hockey League debut in helping the Albany River Rats to a The Mercyhurst College period. By Samantha Sellinger Staff writer 3-0 victory over Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Friday. men’s lacrosse team opened East The Golden Griffens would Coast Conference play, falling to battle back to tie the game 2-2 in Agosta falls short of Patty Kazmaier Award No. 5 Dowling College 10-7 on the second and at halftime the The Mercyhurst College Saturday. game stayed tied 4-4. men’s volleyball team won Women’s hockey player sophomore Meghan Agosta was nipped by The Lakers dropped their its fourth game this season Harvard’s junior forward Sarah Vaillancourt who was the winner of the After Lakers’ sophomore 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. This has marked the second third straight game and now are Zach Manuel gave Mercyhurst against D’Youville on Thurs- straight year that Agosta has fi nished as a runner-up for the honor. 2-3 on the season. a 6-5 lead, Dowling scored the day, raising its record to 4-15. “We played very tough against next fi ve goals behind Kyle The Lakers dominated Baseball goes 1-3 against Findlay, sweeps Clarion a very good team,” said sopho- O’Brien, who scored two of all night and won in three more Charles Saylor. “We played his game-high four goals during matches, 30-18, 30-27, 30-28. The baseball team, which has been battling some injuries, managed a great fi rst half but just could that span to help gain momen- “In the fi rst game, we to fi nish .500 on the weekend after going 1-3 in their opening GLIAC not come away with a win. We tum to give them the victory. simply took charge,” said coach series against University of Findlay at the Mercyhurst Baseball are making signs of improve- Mercyhurst will look to pick Ryan Patton. “After that, we Field. The Lakers then knocked off unbeaten Clarion University in a ment with each game.” were able to try some differ- doubleheader sweep on Saturday to improve their record to 12-7 on up its fi rst conference win as the the season. Mercyhurst junior Mike Thon team travels to Dominican Col- ent things with our lineup led the Lakers with three goals lege on Saturday. and everyone did a fi ne job.” PAGE 14 SPORTS March 26, 2008 March 26, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 15 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Women’s lax wins two straight games Winning weekend for softball in West Virginia This week’s results... Horeth followed with goals a well-rounded player. She is The victory gives the “Even if you have a bad By Samantha Sellinger that made the score 4-0 seven happy with how the team is By Rhonda Marable Lakers their second win over inning she can talk to you, get Staff writer Staff writer Women’s lacrosse...... Mar. 19, W 23-9, Seton Hill minutes into the game. progressing this season. a Pennsylvania State Athletic you motivated and you’ll have a M ar. 22, W 18-3, Queens Seton Hill was able to get “We play each team with Conference team so far. better inning afterwards.” Men’s lacrosse...... Mar. 22, L 10-7, Dowling Mercyhurst College women’s the occasional goal, but with a only that game in mind and are Mercyhurst College’s women’s Later in the evening the “She’s a good leader on and Baseball...... Mar. 21, L 3-2, Findlay lacrosse team picked up two couple of runaway goal streaks, working towards the fi nal four, softball improved its season women faced off against West off the fi eld,” said Dragolich. Mar. 21, L 6-1, Findlay more wins on the road against Mercyhurst had no problem step by step,” said Haggerty. “We record going 4-2 at the Salem Virginia Wesleyan but could not Following games at Gannon Mar. 22, W 2-1, Findlay Mar. 22 L 2-0 ,Findlay Seton Hill and Queens. earning the win. have the opportunity to have a Invitational in Salem, Virginia manage to start a winning streak, on Thursday, the Lakers begin a Mar. 24, W 9-7, Clarion At last Wednesday’s game, the Sophomore Maeve McGoff very successful season.” last weekend. dropping the contest 6-4. four-game weekend to kick off Mar. 24, W 4-0, Clarion Lakers defeated Seton Hill 23-9, played the fi rst half in goal, Haggerty scored the fi rst The women had at least one The next day the Lakers swept GLIAC conference games. Softball...... Mar. 20, W 4-3, Shippensburg with 10 players scoring at least making fi ve saves, and goal, and spurred the team to a win everyday at the tournament, the fi eld defeating Charleston The Lakers go up against the Mar. 20, L 4-3, West Virginia Wesleyan one goal. sophomore Jessica Raniero 7-0 lead just 15 minutes into the improving their season record 3-2 in eight innings and then strong offense of the Grand Mar. 21, W 3-2, Charleston Coming off of a two-game added fi ve saves in the second fi rst half. Queens only scored to 10-8. Salem International 11-3 in just Valley State Lakers on Saturday Mar. 21, W 11-3, Salem International losing streak, it was a team half. one goal during the half and by The Lakers started off on fi ve. in Allendale, Mich. GVSU is Mar. 22, W 8-1, West Liberty State effort that enabled Mercyhurst The Lakers’ 18-3 win the end, the Lakers had scored the right foot, defeating the The Lakers continued their currently 15-6 on its season. Mar. 22, L 4-3, Shepherd to win. against No. 9 Queens four more, leading 11-1 at the Shippensburg Raiders 4-3 in streak with a dominating Afterwards the Lakers travel Men’s volleyball...... Mar. 20, W 3-0, D’Youville “Our transition game was was one to celebrate. break. eight innings. performance over West Liberty to Big Rapids, Michigan to play very tight and helped our This win marks the fi rst time Just two minutes into Senior captain Jessica State 8-1. the Ferris State Bulldogs on offense have a number of that the Lakers have beaten a the second half, freshman McNurlen homered to score The Lakers ended the Sunday to end the weekend. Walczak/Haggerty athletes of the week scoring opportunities,” said ranked team under head coach Kimberley Masterson scored. the fi rst run of the game, which weekend with a disappointing Contributed photo The Bulldogs are currently 7-8 junior Breanna Haggerty. “We Cecil Pilson and with 139 wins, Another three Mercyhurst goals was followed by a run scored loss to Shepherd. The Mercyhurst College softball team celebrates a victory in their season and also begin Junior baseball player Jamie Walczak and junior Breanna Haggerty of during a game earlier this season. women’s lacrosse have been named this week’s athletes of the week. played solid defense all over the Haggerty is now the all-time were added to the board before by sophomore Megan Houston “It was a frustrating loss conference play against the Walczak is hitting .351 with three homers and 11 RBI’s on the season, fi eld and played together as a leading scorer in the history Queens picked up its next goal. from an RBI by freshman because they’re a beatable team,” performance the whole and an impressive 20 RBI’s. Lakers. including batting .571 with a .727 on-base percentage this past team for a full 60 minutes.” of the program. It was also The Lakers’ defense played Michelle Schmitz. senior catcher Annie Dragolich weekend.” In addition to leading by With important games weekend in providing a spark for the Lakers. Haggerty scored the fi rst goal the team’s fi rst home game this at the top of their game, and With both teams tied at the said. McNurlen stood out and led example, McNurlen also inspires coming up, the Lakers will look just 40 seconds into the game, season. was led by McGoff, who had 11 end of the seventh inning, an Junior Danielle Zubek the team over the three-game with her words. to the leadership of McNurlen Haggerty leads the country in goals per game, with 39 in seven games, as she scored 14 goals on the weekend, including a career-high nine which helped the Lakers take All-American candidate saves and four goundballs. extra inning resulted in a second agreed. stay, while contributing a career- “She’s a very inspirational and the continued success of goals in a 18-3 victory over No. 9 Queens College on Saturday. Earlier early control. Haggerty has played a strong After a great week, the team is homer from McNurlen scoring “This game was not a good high two homers in one game. captain that can really get us all the players as they face off this season Haggerty became the Lakers all-time leading goal scorer. Senior Courtney Olevnik and season and is working hard ready to take on IUP tomorrow herself and fellow senior Erin refl ection of how well we McNurlen currently leads the pumped up in the huddle,” against cross-town rival Gannon juniors Katy Miller and Jessie to help her team and become at home. Ratajczak to win the game. can play versus our complete team with a .429 batting average Zubek said. University on Thursday. Women’s lacrosse named team of the week

Women’s lacrosse, ranked No. 8 in the nation, picked up two victories Men’s lacrosse drops third Volleyball this weekend. On Wednesday the Lakers defeated Seton Hill 23-9 First-ever SAAC Showdown talent show has great success and than followed up that with a 18-3 victory over No. 9 Queens on picks up Saturday in their home opener. It marked head coach Cecil Pilson’s straight game on the road decided to donate a portion like water polo, cross country “Now that some of the other student attendance at sports By Rhonda Marable of all proceeds from shows and rowing decided to put on athletic teams see what other games with the Lake Effect fi rst ever victory over a ranked team at Mercyhurst. fourth victory Staff writer and opened the scoring 2:37 to various foundations. For a coed show. teams are doing they will want initiative. By Chris Davis into the game to give them an the fi rst show, however, To judge each team’s to be a part of it in years to Associate athletic director Cottreau has an impressive debut in AHL Sports editor of season early 1-0 lead. Mercyhurst would The Mercyhurst College the SAAC decided to give performance the SAAC come,” she said. and women’s softball head Former men’s hockey player Ben Cottreau scored twice as he made his take a 2-0 lead into the second Student Athletic Advisory all of the proceeds to the managed to get three guest Athletic Director Craig coach Sarah Headley has American Hockey League debut in helping the Albany River Rats to a The Mercyhurst College period. By Samantha Sellinger Committee (SAAC) has Special Olympics. judges: Sister Mary Paul, Barnett has frequently worked during her fi rst year Staff writer 3-0 victory over Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Friday. men’s lacrosse team opened East The Golden Griffens would been working hard since the The rowing team won for best Athletic Director Craig Barnett encouraged the SAAC to as the SAAC advisor toward Coast Conference play, falling to battle back to tie the game 2-2 in beginning of the year to involve costume and the fi eld hockey and the Executive Director of increase their work with the reaching a goal of increased Agosta falls short of Patty Kazmaier Award No. 5 Dowling College 10-7 on the second and at halftime the The Mercyhurst College student athletes in more than and softball teams shared the the Erie Playhouse, Almitra athletic department in future involvement. Saturday. game stayed tied 4-4. men’s volleyball team won just sporting events. award for most participation. Clerkin. years. “This year has defi nitely seen Women’s hockey player sophomore Meghan Agosta was nipped by The Lakers dropped their its fourth game this season The main SAAC event of the Harvard’s junior forward Sarah Vaillancourt who was the winner of the After Lakers’ sophomore The overall winner of the Despite this being the fi rst In addition to the Showdown, more student involvement as 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. This has marked the second third straight game and now are Zach Manuel gave Mercyhurst against D’Youville on Thurs- year, the fi rst annual Showdown, fi rst-ever showdown was the talent show for SAAC there the SAAC has been working compared to past years,” Zubek straight year that Agosta has fi nished as a runner-up for the honor. 2-3 on the season. a 6-5 lead, Dowling scored the day, raising its record to 4-15. took place on Tuesday, March inspiring performance by is hope that it will become year round toward collecting said. “We played very tough against next fi ve goals behind Kyle The Lakers dominated 18 at the Mary D’Angelo freshman Jamie Schroter and a strong tradition for future donations for other causes. “We seem to be more than Baseball goes 1-3 against Findlay, sweeps Clarion a very good team,” said sopho- O’Brien, who scored two of all night and won in three Performing Arts Center. sophomore Braedyn Ordway athletes. Teams continuously collect just the advisory committee. I more Charles Saylor. “We played his game-high four goals during matches, 30-18, 30-27, 30-28. Showdown was the fi rst-ever both of t he women’s soccer “I think that this year will be money for UNICEF, as well as like that more teams are being The baseball team, which has been battling some injuries, managed a great fi rst half but just could that span to help gain momen- “In the fi rst game, we athletic team talent show that team. a big success and it can only go complimentary toiletries from involved and given jobs so that to fi nish .500 on the weekend after going 1-3 in their opening GLIAC not come away with a win. We tum to give them the victory. simply took charge,” said coach the SAAC will look to continue Thirteen teams put on up from there,” SAAC Secretary their hotel rooms during away everyone can help out. series against University of Findlay at the Mercyhurst Baseball are making signs of improve- Mercyhurst will look to pick Ryan Patton. “After that, we in future years as a means of 10 performances for the Danielle Zubek said. games to give to the Hospitality “That’s the point of SAAC; Field. The Lakers then knocked off unbeaten Clarion University in a ment with each game.” were able to try some differ- fundraising. doubleheader sweep on Saturday to improve their record to 12-7 on up its fi rst conference win as the show. While each team was “Each year we will be able to House of Erie. to bring together the athletic the season. Mercyhurst junior Mike Thon team travels to Dominican Col- ent things with our lineup Keeping with the Mercyhurst required to perform with grow on years past and make SAAC has already had a hand groups to make us better and led the Lakers with three goals lege on Saturday. and everyone did a fi ne job.” spirit of charity, the committee teammates only, some teams improvements.” in developing ways to increase stronger as a whole.” PAGE 16 SPORTS March 26, 2008 Laker sports

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