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Vol. 79 No. 2 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 September 21, 2005

THE MERCIAD ‘Disaster’ Off-campus restrictions strikes Residence life implements new housing requirements for off-campus residents By Dana Moderick Mercyhurst Contributing writer By Nick Bradford Contributing writer As enrollment over the past few years at Mercyhurst College has increased, so have the diffi cult issues about where to Mercyhurst Sports Medicine Depart- put all the new students. ment is preparing for a project they Some may choose to live in housing cannot fail. provided by the college, while others With the recent tragedies around the choose to live in off-campus housing. world and the lack of preparedness, This issue of off-campus housing many wonder what would happen if has become a main concern for both a disaster struck the campus com- the administration and Mercyhurst munity. students. The Sports Medicine Department is In April of 2005, Erie City Council planning to fi nd a solution to such a addressed the concerns of neighbors of question. Mercyhurst College in regards to allega- On Saturday Oct. 22, Mercyhurst Col- tions of loud noise levels, alcohol con- lege will fi nd out if the school is ready sumption and poorly kept property. to deal with such an occurrence. Over 200 members of the Erie com- The department is planning a simu- munity attended in order to address lation entitled “Mass Casualty Inci- the issues of “rowdy” students of the dent.” college living off-campus. With the financial assistance of a Since then, the administration of grant from the department of Home- Mercyhurst in joint-effort with the Erie land Security and the legwork of the Police have decided to try to put a stop Sports Medicine Department, the to the inappropriate behavior of some school will stage a bleacher collapse at off-campus students. the football fi eld. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, a meeting to Thirty to 40 of the students in the discuss the new policies for those living Katie McAdams/Photo editor Sports Medicine Department will be off-campus was held. Mike Bringley, Blake Tandoi, and Matt Woolshlager represent only a small portion of students living off made up to be dead, injured, maimed, Presenting at this meeting were several campus that are affected by the new guidelines set by residence life this year. broken, mangled or otherwise critically staff members of Mercyhurst College, live off-campus and give residence these numbers so the college has an dents living off-campus, with 27 student hurt. including Director of Administration, life housing information, including accurate handle on the whereabouts of houses on 38th Street alone. Other students will be on the scene Dr. Tom Billingsley, the assistant chief addresses and local phone number list- Mercyhurst students. There are mixed reactions from saving lives and mending bodies with of police and safety and Erie Police ings in order to keep track of where The school stated at the meeting that Mercyhurst students on and off campus the Erie Police, Fire and Emergency Offi cer Dave Robarts. the off-campus Mercyhurst students this is to look out for the well-being about the issue. response teams, as well as aiding A student handbook with information reside. of the students and the name of the Some, like off-campus senior Stacy Mercyhurst Police and Safety in crowd about lease agreements and guidelines According to Director of Residence school so allegations against off- Edwards, have not yet decided whether control and other various duties. was also passed out. Life, Laura Zirkle, the IT department campus students of different schools they like or dislike the changes. This will be a test of our readiness to The school now has a new policy and the office of police and safety can be sorted. deal with any disaster that may affect which requires students to request to are establishing a database to include There are 250-300 Mercyhurst stu- See Off-campus on page 2 our campus community. Athletics and academics Fall Fest heats up the stage. Student athletes strive to balance busy schedules By Katie Walker “Streamline” opened for “Reel Big Contributing writer Fish” at last year’s Spring Fest. Stream- By Corrie Thearle line features Mercyhurst’s own Mike News editor As the weather begins to turn cooler Hogan. and the leaves begin to change, it means The band will also be taping their Each term Mercyhurst College buzzes that fall is on the horizon. performance to be used as part of their with activity. With only 10 weeks on This weekend you can kick off fall at “Live DVD” which they are compiling the schedule, faculty and students fi nd Mercyhurst College with the annual Fall to send to record labels. themselves barreling along at a frenzied Fest celebration. pace. The excitement of Fall Fest begins For Mercyhurst students, it takes on Friday, Sept. 24, with the formal. Streamline will extreme discipline and dedication to This year’s theme is entitled “Shanghai maintain the high standard of academic Nights.” record their excellence the college has upheld since The formal will be from 8 p.m.-12:00 its foundation. a.m. at the Zem Zem Shrine Club on performance for a Trends in the beginning of the 2005- West 38th Street. 2006 school year have caused some According to Rob Englert, chairman live DVD. faculty members alarm and distress over of the Student Activities Committee, student athlete attendance. “The formal should be a lot of fun “We are looking forward to having The men and women soccer and for everyone who attends, there will be Streamline perform at Fall Fest because tennis teams as well as the football team great decorations and great food for they are such a good band and they missed the fi rst days of classes due to everyone to enjoy.” are well received by the students,” said sporting events, faculty members say. Tickets are on sale in the Student MSG executive board secretary Jennifer For many faculty members, the Katie McAdams/Photo editor Union all week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ciccone. absence of freshmen students on the Soccer player Kyle Jackson says he’s piled with school work while The cost is $15 per ticket and you “We are also glad that they are going fi rst day of class was extremely trou- balancing a busy fall sport schedule. must have your student ID. to be able to use this concert and the bling. Fall Fest continues to heat up on campus for their live DVD.” Dr. Kenneth Schiff, the chair of the pull these students from their very and she has missed the fi rst large session Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. in Garvey Fall Fest is only one of the many events Student Athlete Attendance Oversight fi rst academic experiences so they can on Sunday and our subsequent small Park and Grotto. There will be activi- that SAC provides to the Mercyhurst Committee, explains his concern about ‘represent the school.’” group session because of soccer. ties for everyone to enjoy along with student body. freshmen athletes missing the fi rst days Schiff allowed a Merciad reporter to “So far she has missed about one- free food. The rest of the fall term will have of class. view e-mails faculty members have sent third of the total FYI experience, which The games and activities will include many activities in store including a luau “I myself had a freshman football to him regarding athlete attendance. I believe violates the FYI requirements. a giant infl atable twister, life size rock’ for Parent’s weekend featuring a Jimmy player miss the fi rst day of class. Yet, The Merciad confi rmed that the faculty I am disturbed by this. I am working em sock’ em boppers, Frisbee spin art Buffet cover band, the second annual the school catalog is quite clear that members authored the e-mails. Those with her to make appropriate accom- and a money pit. Live bands will also Mercyhurst ghost tours for Halloween, freshman attendance in class is manda- faculty members asked not to have their modations, but don’t know how it be taking the stage in the Grotto all a trip to Kennywood for fright night tory,” Schiff said. names printed. can replace the time in-class with her throughout the day. and many other activities. “More importantly, though, it clearly One of these faculty members com- freshmen...” The main event of Fall Fest will be Anyone interested in helping set up sends the wrong message to incoming mented, “I have a freshman student in Saturday night at 8 p.m in the Grotto, for Fall Fest may contact the SAC offi ce freshmen for the athletic program to my FYI class who is on the soccer team, See Student Athletes on page 3 when the band “Streamline” will take at x2463. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD September 21, 2005

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Mercyhurst students display superior athletic ability in local competitions

for more than 400 people. “The was clocked at an incredible pace By Robert Hodge distances will be longer and there of 1 hour, 53 minutes. Contributing writer will be more people, so I’ll be DeFrancesco trained for six training harder.” weeks in preparation for the Mercyhurst has its share of Another outstanding athlete, marathon. great athletes, but the best ath- Brian DeFrancesco, ran the Pr- He would run about 30 miles letes Mercyhurst has to offer esque Isle marathon. a week. He broke this schedule might not be playing sports here DeFrancesco, a senior here at down into two small runs on on campus. Mercyhurst, explained that run- Wednesdays and Fridays, and a Two of Mercyhurst’s own stu- ning a marathon has always been big run on Sundays which was dents competed in the Presque one of his life goals. usually 13 miles long. Isle triathlon and marathon. The marathon was 26.2 miles DeFrancesco commented that Sophomore Brittaney Jacket long and wound through Presque not only was the race physically competed in the triatholon. State Park. 450 people competed grueling, it was extremely emo-

Not only did she compete, she Katie McAdams/Photo editor in the race. tionally taxing as well. placed third for her age group. Brittaney Jacket is all smiles after an amazing perfor- Many people compete in the “Past a certain distance it’s When asked about her perfor- mance. marathon at Presque Isle to get a stops being physical and be- mance, she replied, “You always good time to place in the Boston comes mostly mental,” he said. think you can do better.” really drain your energy, a three Most of her training was Marathon. “I saw an ambulance go by and This is the second triathlon that and one-half mile run to com- through soccer and a lot of ex- DeFrancesco fi nished his run ran past a collapsed runner on the Jackett has competed in for the plete the race. tra running. in 4 hrs, 34 minutes. Although ground. It was extremely hard to under 20 age group, placing fi fth Brittany completed the course “My next goal,” Jackett said, this time did not meet his ex- see that and keep going.” in her fi rst. in one hour and 22 minutes. “Is to compete in Disney World’s pectations, a leg cramp during Both of these students have The Presque Isle triathlon She started training three ‘Half IronMan’ competition next the last couple of miles slowed demonstrated amazing feats of consisted of a one-quarter mile months before her fi rst triath- September.” his pace. athletic prowess. Biran DeFrancesco swim, a 13 mile bike ride, and to lon. The fi eld of this event is set At the halfway point his time DeFrancesco keeps pace.

Billboard hits refl ect emotions Hurricane Rita Researchers’ study on music reveals mood of the nation By Jack Thearle has Gulf Coast Contributing writer

Music is all around us. While bracing for worst it can’t be seen, it is constantly surrounding the world, waiting Knight Ridder news service age seemed insignifi cant. to be discovered. Schools are open in both coun- Many times musicians come ties Wednesday. Airports and from out of the blue to amaze Threading the needle between seaports tried to restore normal the nation with a hit song that Key West and Cuba, the core of schedules. Restaurants de-shut- speaks deeply to the human Hurricane Rita adopted the best tered and opened for business soul. possible course Tuesday through Tuesday night in Hallandale According to Mercyhurst’s own the Florida Straits, a center path Beach and many other places, Dr. Terry Pettijohn, the mood that spared both islands cata- ready to serve a stir-crazy dinner of the nation possibly suggests strophic damage. crowd. what kinds of music will be made Still, the seventh hurricane “Business as usual tomorrow,’’ “popular.” to strike Florida in 14 months said County Manager George Dr. Pettijohn and his team have delivered its share of stormy Burgess. “We are up and run- spent the past 18 months analyz- inconvenience. ning.’’ ing statistics of the top billboard A practice run, of sorts, for a However at that point, 150 hits for the years 1955 to 2003. stronger assault later this week traffi c signals were out of ser- Their study has provided in- on the Texas coast. vice due to power outages. By sight into how different econom- Rita swamped roads, beaches nightfall, about 50 lights were ic and social climates can create Dr. Terry Pettijohn and some buildings in the Keys. still out. a direct effect on what music the It propelled powerful squalls Nearly 100,000 customers American people will buy. Don Sacco and Dr. Terry Pettijohn with their study results deep into Miami-Dade and Bro- lost electricity in Broward and During times of prosperity and ingful lyrics. “I believe it completely,” said published. ward counties. Miami-Dade, but fewer than growth, the nation seems to buy They invoke a more serious Bradford, “it seems to me that I While this study seems to be It reminded everyone of the 19,000 remained without power more music that is upbeat, such feeling that corresponds to a buy many more slow, sad, and of- wrapped up, history and music dangers of living in the hur- at 4 p.m. as the pop style of Destiny’s more serious time for the na- ten times depressing albums now, continue to infl uence us today. ricane zone, especially during More than fi ve inches of rain Child. tion. compared to all the upbeat pop Music continues to evolve and this period of heightened storm fell on Perrine, Kendall, Cutler Diffi cult times, on the other Mercyhurst student Nicholas rock I used buy during the 90s.” change and according to Dr. activity. Ridge and other areas inundated hand, such as the Vietnam War Bradford reacted to Dr. Petti- The study was presented last Pettijohn, future events will infl u- “I didn’t think we would get less than four weeks ago by Hur- Era or the current War in Iraq, john’s fi ndings in the following May, yet there is still no guar- ence what we may be listening to this much water,’’ Joe Cachia, a ricane Katrina. Some localized seems to provoke music with way. antee of when or if it will be on the airwaves. Brooklyn native turned Islamor- fl ooding was reported. slower melodies and more mean- ada resident, said as he attempted In both counties, a lot of to rescue three cars from Rita’s people enjoyed an unscheduled storm surge. day off from school or work. No storm-related casualties “We’re very pleased to have Off-campus were immediately reported any- narrowly missed another storm,’’ Presidential search where in the Keys or South said Broward Mayor Kristin Continued from page 1 the news regulations handbook, Florida. Jacobs. moves forward along with important contact Truck convoys and helicopter In the Keys, debris and sea- “Last spring when news of the information. missions were ready to go, loaded weed blanketed parts of U.S. 1 50 applicants for the posi- policies came out, off-campus Staff has also been assigned to with water, ice, other relief sup- and side streets, water invaded By Chelsea Boothe tion. They were all extremely Copy Editor students were under the impres- off-campus housing in order to plies as well as National Guard some buildings near the wa- well qualifi ed with experience sion that Mercyhurst was becom- keep track of students. troops and FEMA staffers. ter and some roofs lost their ranging from both private and ing too strict. Unfortunately this policy is All or most water supplies shingles. The Presidential Search public universities and col- “So far, the year has started out not going over well with many were not affected, most people As of late Tuesday evening, Committee expects to have its leges, according to Sennett. fi ne, but we’ll have to see how students. had electricity and authorities about 14,000 customers in the fi nal three candidates selected After closely reviewing each it goes.” “The school is overstepping reported no problems with law Keys were without power. by the end of September. candidate, the committee One of the policies which their boundaries,” said senior enforcement. But damage also seemed light During the first half of narrowed it down to eight some students are not happy Andy Greathouse, an off-campus Greg Artman, a Monroe emer- though a full assessment will not October the Committee ex- extremely potential contend- about is the policy that deals with resident. gency management spokesman, come until Wednesday. pects to bring the candidates ers this past week. punishment. “Mercyhurst is now paying said the county would like to Monroe County offi cials said to the Mercyhurst campus to Sennett has assured the pub- The school now requires stu- people to monitor us. We chose keep the supplies on standby residents who evacuated should meet the community and go lic that the committee will give dents that have had civil authori- to live off-campus. We wanted “just in case.’’ begin returning home at 7 a.m. through a number of inter- as much notice as possible for ties involved after an occurrence to get away from the school Now in the Gulf of Mexico, “We’re very fortunate again,’’ views and meetings with the the upcoming events and that at their residence (which includes getting involved and now they where the water is warm and said Key West Mayor Jimmy constituencies, according to a the Mercyhurst community a citation, arrest, or conviction) tell us they reserve the right to nourishing, Rita was expected Weekley. notice sent Monday to all col- will be invited to meet the to provide a copy of informa- discipline us for stuff that hap- to intensify into a Katrina-like In Cuba, where 16 people died lege community members by candidates as they come to tion or documents received from pens off campus. I just don’t Category 4 terror and strike the during July’s Hurricane Dennis, committee chairman William campus for interviews in the public authorities relating to the like it.” Texas coast late Friday or early 58,000 people were evacuated C. Sennett. following weeks. alleged misconduct. Mercyhurst is not the only col- Saturday. along the northern coast and The committee had about When the interests of the col- lege getting involved in the part- Fortunately for those still in nearly 12,000 tourists vacationing lege are involved, the school now nership with the Erie police. New Orleans and the rest of in Varadero were moved to safer reserves the right to suspend the Gannon University and Penn Katrina’s impact zone, none of hotels, according to the offi cial student while an internal review State Behrend are also taking part the hurricane center’s 14 com- government news agency. is conducted by the director of in cracking down on off-campus puterized forecast models carried Cuba recorded sustained winds student conduct. offenders. Rita in that direction. of 87 mph as the storm stayed A list of violations according The meeting was not only to “It looks like Texas is it,’’ said to the north, but no damage was to the City of Erie in regard “warn” students of the punish- National Hurricane Center fore- reported by Tuesday evening. to disorderly conduct and dis- ments of off-campus violations, caster Lixion Avila in Miami. Though Rita strengthened orderly house ordinances were it was also to inform them that Offi cials in Galveston called throughout the day, passing Cuba included in packets distributed this is also to protect the students for a mandatory evacuation be- and Key West as a Category 2 to students. and the school if infractions oc- ginning Wednesday. hurricane with 100-mph sus- Along with this were flyers cur by students of surrounding “What people need to realize is tained winds, a slight southward encouraging students to get schools. that Rita has the same potential shift in its path diminished its involved in the community as Mercyhurst College requires to create a catastrophic event as impact on the Keys. well as property maintenance students to act responsibly both Katrina did,’’ said Stacy Stewart, In the end, Rita’s eye passed requests from those leasing the for the student body and the another hurricane specialist. about 50 miles south of Key properties. name of the school. Back in Broward and Miami- West. Recipes and ways to respect the Please contact the Offi ce of Dade, aside from downed trees requests of neighbors on party Residence Life at (814) 824-2422 and power lines, some street nights, including giving them free with any further questions. fl ooding and beach erosion, dam- movie passes, were also part of September 21, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Katrina survivor Police and Safety Log Freshman forced to evacuate relocates at the ‘Hurst Theft International Disorderly Conduct Emily Evans is from Erie; Student Center 3900 Block of By Cameron Sabel she attended McDowell High Contributing writer 3 September 2005 Briggs Ave. School, and was enrolled at Tu- Unknown person(s) took a 11 September 2005 lane University in New Orleans Male non-student was Hurricane Katrina was one of mini fridge from as a freshman this fall. She was the storage area. urinating on vehicles. the most destructive natural di- going to major in anthropology Investigated Investigated sasters in United States history. and neuroscience. In addition to the death and She moved into her housing destruction that we have all seen at Tulane early so she could buy on the news, the storm disrupted anything she couldn’t bring with Public Drunkenness many aspects of daily life for the her, when the hurricane hit and East 41st Street victims. she had to evacuate. 4 September 2005 Burglary This included shutting down She was given only a few hours Non-Student did 3830 Lewis Ave colleges that received massive notice that she was going to have appear in public 14 September 2005 damage from the storm. to evacuate the campus and the while under the Unknown person(s) In order to assist the students city; however, was also told that infl uence of an alcoholic gained entry into a displaced by Hurricane Katrina, hurricanes didn’t hit New Or- beverage causing a students apartment Mercyhurst has decided to offer leans, so she did not immediately disturbance. vandalizing property academic hospitality to students go home with her family. Investigated within. from the tri-state area that were Emily evacuated, instead, with Investigated attending a college shut down her roommate’s family to Hous- from the hurricane’s effects. ton, Tex. They will be able to take classes Because of the hurry in the KRT tuition-free at Mercyhurst and evacuation, she had to leave Hurricane Katrina leaves a wide path of destruction Liquor Law Violations possibly transfer their credits to almost all of her belongings, At home her sister Mary Evans, disaster, her tuition would be Outside the Harassment by the school they were attending including most of her clothing a sophomore at Mercyhurst, sug- waived. Basketball Court Communications once it opens again. and personal belongings. gested that she take some classes Emily is currently taking a full 5 September 2005 3828 Lewis Ave. Administrators have said they Other than her computer to keep her mind off things and course load here at Mercyhurst Student and guest while 14 September 2005 are sure that space will be found and I-pod which she was able keep up with school. and is commuting to school being under the age of Unknown male made for any students who need to to resuce, her items are still at After setting up her plans with from home. 21 years did possess several harassing phone take advantage of this offer from Tulane. admissions, she received a phone She plans to return to Tulane and consume an calls to a female student. the school. When it became clear that the call from the school telling her as soon as it reopens, but says alcoholic beverage. Investigated So far, one student, Emily school was not going to open that because of the academic she has found the Mercyhurst Investigated Evans, has enrolled under the again soon, Emily fl ew out to stay hospitality policy being adopted experience very pleasant. academic hospitality offer. with her family in Erie. by the school in reaction to the Communication gap between coaches and faculty Continued from page 1 meet for 10 1/2 weeks.” The Athletic Department en- ments, but have suffered a de- munication or lack thereof When the sports program at Once a student athlete goes deavors to make sure this situa- crease in academic excellence. between athletes, faculty and Mercyhurst moved from inde- over his/her legal number of tion does not occur. The coaches Cipollone is one of the Athletic coaches can cause friction over pendent status to conference absences, the student is subject to At the beginning of each do not give Department coaches that makes the attendance policy. membership a couple years the faculty member’s attendance school year a Comprehensive “ specifi c academic improvement In these situations it is in every ago, the athletic calendars were policy. Athletic Travel Calendar is sent any leeway to contracts with these students party’s best interest to contact altered. Schiff explains that, “If a out to the head of every depart- students. If you so that they receive additional one another and open up the The college’s membership in student athlete’s schedule would ment including the dean’s offi ce don’t go to class, help and support to raise their pathways of communication. the Great Lakes Intercollegiate require him or her to miss even and the Offi ce of the President grades to previous standards of Schiff stated that, “Coaches Athletic Conference (GLIAC) more than the allowed number for distribution to all faculty you don’t play excellence. should be more aware of stu- requires much more traveling of classes and thereby violate members. Cipollone meets regularly with dent absences and be prepared time for teams. the instructor’s attendance policy, This calendar is reviewed by these athletes to ensure academic to deny or bench a student from Shortly after the college joined then it’s up to the coach to excuse the athletic director, the director - Owen Evans improvement and progress. a sporting event when they have GLIAC, great concern among that student from playing. of compliance, the transporta- ” His primary goal is to help exceeded their legal absences.” faculty members over increased This was the understanding. Its tion director and the athletic miss a class for a sports event. these students get back on track Similarly Coach Cipollone student athlete absences initi- intention was to get the student academic advisor to minimize Students are responsible for to the path of academic excel- echoes the same sentiment. ated an effort to resolve these athlete out of the middle of the missed classes. discussing with faculty members lence. “We just need to continue the problems. confl ict.” Every faculty member should missed work and are expected Senior football player Owen dialogue between athletics and The athletic director, the dean He states that this policy has receive a copy of this schedule. to complete all missed assign- Evans describes the commitment academics. of the college and the president repeatedly become strained be- Although it is not written in ments. of coaches to enforcing the at- If there is a problem we need met with the Academics Policies cause GLIAC at times, “requires stone, the only changes that Student athletes must be held tendance policy. to get together to solve it. With Committee to design and agree student athletes to miss more would be made to the schedule accountable for classes missed Owens said, “Our coaches 700 student athletes, athletics is on a policy to limit the number than the prescribed number of would be make up games for for sports travel. always stress that school comes an integral part of Mercyhurst. of student-athlete absences. classes.” events that were cancelled. However, the responsibility fi rst. As coaches we would not want Under this policy, faculty mem- Kyle Jackson, a senior soccer The schedule has been expand- to maintain a productive and “Being a student athlete is no to compromise academics as the bers are not required to excuse player describes his experiece as ed recently to include specifi c positive working relationship excuse for skipping class. number one priority.” student athletes from more a student athlete. times for sports events so that with faculty members falls not “The coaches do not give any The concern about the athletic than four classes in a Monday, “As athletes we were brought students who leave at 1:00 p.m. only primarily on the student, leeway to students. If you don’t attendance policy is on the agen- Wednesday, Friday course or into the school to play and rep- on a Friday afternoon for travel, but must include the Athletic go to class, you don’t play.” da for the fi rst Faculty Senate from more than three classes in resent Mercyhurst. are required to attend morning Department as well. The overall academic success meeting Wednesday Sept. 21. a Tuesday, Thursday course. To be able to do that diligently classes. When a student begins to of Mercyhurst student athletes Schiff explains some of the Schiff comments, “I believe we have to take alot of time out Faculty can refer to this sched- miss class for reasons other is compelling. possible resolutions that many this policy is a very generous con- of our schedules and miss class ule to verify whether absences than sports travel, that athlete During the 2005 spring term, faculty members plan to dis- cession on the part of the faculty. because of it. are legal. places him/herself in academic the overall GPA of all athletes cuss. It allows student athletes to miss So by missing class, our school Student athletes receive an jeopardy. was 3.08, the number of athletes more than a week of classes, work builds up and put more attendance slip from their To prevent this from occurring, with a 3.0 GPA or better was 285 which is quite a big chunk of pressure on us to perform aca- coaches to give to their respec- it is the joint responsibility of and the number of athletes with class time for courses that only demically as well.” tive faculty members before they the Athletic Department and the a 4.0 was 37. faculty to communicate produc- The GPA of the student body tively with each other to address as a whole in the spring was the problem. 2.99. Wrestling Coach Anthony Mercyhurst is extremely proud Cipollone explains, “We try very of the academic distinction of hard to create a solid working the student athletes on campus. relationship between the athletic However this fall there have department and the various aca- been some problems with com- munication between faculty and demic departments. Meghan Arnold If the administration must coaches when student athletes hold out a student athlete from have missed more class than they Student athletes at practice competition, it will do so.” are allotted. The Mercyhurst Athletic De- Schiff commented that when partment strives to maintain instructors try and enforce their “This may be the time to re- academics as the top prior- attendance policies, “coaches examine our commitment to ity amongst all student athletes sometimes call the instructors GLIAC, to perhaps drop back across campus. and try to get them to bend their down to Division III sports so All 25 sports teams have some policies because, in their eyes, that student athletes won’t be sort of study table set up for the athletes are representing the required by their coaches to miss their players. Coaches not only school and should, therefore, an excessive number of classes. direct athletes on the fi eld, they be excused from class over and “After all, it’s the education act as advisors, counselors and above what the school policy student athletes receive at Mer- sometimes as pseudo parents for allows. cyhurst that will help them suc- their players. “I have already received one ceed in life. Each term the athletic depart- such phone call this term.” “At the same time, we could ment must certify that the nearly He goes on to express, “Since think about retooling our ad- 700 Mercyhurst student athletes I expect my students to honor missions department to develop meet the academic eligibility the attendance policy which has recruitment strategies that put requirements. been approved and signed by the more emphasis on academics. If students do not meet the administration of the college and “At the very least, we should required GPA standards, they which is clearly spelled out in my require our freshmen to attend are ineligible to compete until syllabi, if the coach is unwill- the fi rst week of class. their averages reach the necessary ing to honor that policy, then, “That’s the best way they can minimum. once again, the student athlete represent the school.” The Athletic Department also is caught in the middle of the keeps close tabs on students who confl ict.” have met the eligibility require- Sometimes a simple miscom- PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD September 21, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Learning art at its roots Two art students experience the beauty of Florence and learn the art forms that started there

art school, Arte Soto un Tetto, Tetto, we earned six credits each of us found these classes to be By Katie Marsjanik and or Art Under One Roof, given towards their degree while also extra enriching because of the art Beth Kenniston by Dr. Heidi Hosey and Profes- participating in a two week inten- infl uence in both fresco paint- Contributing Writers sor Gary Cardot, we decided to sive Italian language course. ing and oil which were present not let this amazing opportunity Living in an apartment in the in the country of Italy. As well Florence, Italy, is one of the pass them by. center of Florence, or in Ital- as these two classes both of us most historically and culturally As Art Education majors, we ian, Firenze, we passed timeless took a black and white photog- signifi cant cities in Europe, and knew the experience would en- monuments on their way to class raphy class, which was incredible also is home to some of the rich our learning and broaden everyday such as the Duomo because of the complex and greatest artwork and art infl uence their horizons, and it did just and its famous baptistery doors, aesthetic environment they were in the world. that. Spending six weeks abroad, designed by Brunelleschi. able to capture on fi lm. After hearing a lecture on the and studying at Arte Sotto un Throughout our stay, we were In addition to the academic fortunate enough to see works by rewards, the girls were also able Michelangelo, Giotto, Di Vinci, to experience the excitement of Photo courtesy of Katie Marsjanik Botticelli, and Caravaggio. As learning a new language, meeting An art studio in Florence well as the art in the museums, new people, being immersed in this city also possesses an array another culture, and having the Art Gallery, and now leader for the program. of churches and basilicas, cov- luxury of inexpensive travel to the program, hopes to expand “In cooperation with Mercy- ered in long-standing frescoes, other nearby destinations within its participation beginning next hurst administration and the art which are an art form native to Italy. summer. department, we hope to expand Italy and Florence in particular. Overall, the trip was an amaz- “We plan to send ten students the program by sending over one While in Italy, I (Beth), studied ing academic and growing expe- in the summer of 2006,” Cardot member of our art faculty every this dying art, learning the an- rience for both of us, leaving us said. “Having this program in summer,” he said. cient technique of painting on with memories to last a lifetime. Florence is a wonderful opportu- If any students are interested fresh, wet plaster with pigments Mercyhurst in Florence is a nity to enrich all art majors.” in in the program, they should dissolved in water. summer program dedicated An additional expansion to the contact Cardot. I (Katie) took an oil painting primarily to art majors. Gary program will include sending a Photo courtesy of Katie Marsjanik class, which was taught using Cardot, associate professor of art member of the art faculty as well, Students had opportunity to see architecture of Florence traditional methodology. Both and director of the Cummings who will teach a course during Pinwheels for Peace inspires ‘whirled’ peace

stress that Pinwheels for Peace To start the pinwheel, students pating students. By Natalie Vindivich is not a political statement; it is were asked to decorate the page Others chose to write about Contributing Writer simply one way of conveying any way they liked on one side personal peace; peace of mind, a peace our nation and others of a sheet of paper. The second peace of heart and peace with “Imagine... whirled peace!” desperately yearn. part of the project required a friends and family were also With Sept. 21 being International As part of a new campus wide little more thought. some concerns written by stu- World Peace Day, Pinwheels for effort, many colleges are par- Asked to think about what dents on their pinwheels. Peace intends to, literally, send ticipating in International World peace really is and means to Once the sheet was decorated peace souring into the air. Peace Day by encouraging stu- them, students wrote out a defi - and personalized, it was folded Pinwheels for Peace is an art dents to make pinwheels. Today, nition or message conveying into a pinwheel, complete with installation program started by for the fi rst time at Mercyhurst, their ideas. a pencil for the base. two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Pinwheels for Peace will be dis- In keeping with the theme of The main goal of the Art Ellen McMillan of Coconut played in Garvey Park. International Peace Day, many Therapy program is to use dif- Creek, Florida. The goal of The inspiring living depiction students chose to write about ferent kinds of communication, their project is to give students a of peace is made possible by global issues; peace in the Middle including dance, music and visual tangible way of expressing their the Art Therapy Program. Last East, an end to war, peace among arts to let people open up to their feelings, concerns and defi nitions week, students were invited religions and an end to hunger feelings. of peace. to make the pinwheels in the were just a few of the topics I This worked perfectly in con- Katie McAdams/Photo editor The founders of the project Union. heard mentioned from partici- junction with Pinwheels for Students participate in making personalized pinwheels. Peace; students had a chance to channel their own thoughts, to make Pinwheels for Peace an liantly spinning with hopes and while inspiring others with their annual Sept. 21 event. dreams for a peaceful world. work toward a global cause. As you hurry through another The Art Therapy Program scheduled, busy day, take a min- and Mercyhurst College hope ute to notice the pinwheels; bril- Peace and Love Week Learn to spread love...not STD’s day program whose goal, the Catholic Planning, Shout-Out By Michelle Brewer Minister says, is to “encompass Reach, Abstinence Advantage Contributing Writer human dignity issues and social Program and members from justice.” our own counseling and health With the summer ending and This is a far cry from last center. If you have questions its flings forgotten, the new years abstinence vocation, and about healthy relationships or school year opens with many hopefully more helpful to both sex, here’s your chance to get the possibilities for single youths to the campus inhabitants and its real information from learned go out and enjoy their freedom surrounding community. professionals as opposed to that to date. The program will run from friend of yours who said you Not so fast there bub…it also Monday, Sept. 26 to Wednesday, cant get pregnant the fi rst time. comes with a program to inform Sept. 28 and is sure to have Don’t think that Tuesday is all them of what is healthy and what something for everyone. about sex and dating lectures is not and it’s called Peace and The events planned for Mon- though, there is some comic Love Week. day are centered on the Universal relief. Members of Campus min- Some of you may remember Dignity theme. Campus Ministry istry, as well as some volunteers last years Sex Week, and whether has scheduled to bring in the have prepared a skit whose plot you went to it or not, you prob- Lost Boys of Africa who are is a satire on love. ably knew what it was about: living in Erie, to tell their stories This is not another way to abstinence. This year, the theme and share their view as refugees lecture, just a good natured skit has been broadened to include of Sudan. This will take place poking fun at some of the stupid not just sex but healthy dat- in the Taylor Little Theatre at things you and I, and anyone else ing as well as a generally more 8:30 p.m. who ever thought they were in informed and better attitude During the day there will be a love have done. about life. bake sale and the raffl ing off of Oh, let’s not forget the prizes Paul Macosko of Campus Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tick- to be given away. They include, Ministry, as well as Jessica Zajac, ets. The proceeds of these will tickets to the lake Erie Speed- Jeremy Hewitt and Kristin Leon- go directly towards the building way, Splash Lagoon, Claytopia, ard have put together a three of a house for a family in need bowling lanes, ice skating, Erie in Erie. Otters, Erie Seawolves, Panera, Our campus Habitat for Hu- Asbury Woods, the list goes on manity group as well as the group and on. Anyone in the market for centered in Erie are working a free date? together to raise enough money This brings us to Wednesday to complete this project. The whose activities include T-shirt money raised on Monday will tie-dying (shirts and dye pro- be combined with money raised vided), grab bags full of coupons on a latter date at a separate and prizes (for the first 200 fundraiser. people) and an abundance of Tuesday’s events are more things for single friends or dating closely related to last years Sex couples to do in Erie- yes there Week. Service professionals are are things besides bars in Erie. being brought in to discuss all So hit the Union between 11 the different aspects of dating, a.m. and 3 p.m. and win your- not just sex. self some fun things to do and The professionals include a healthy attitude about who to members of the Crime Victims do them with. Center, Natural Family Planning, September 21, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Advertising is the A healthier column name of the game Pizza: The cliché college cui- But wait, will that be for pick- Wouldn’t it be better if you With Jen the National Student Advertising sine. up or delivery? How much for could cook a pizza the way you By Alecia Guerra Competition, which takes place Contributing Writer Get it by the slice at the Laker the tip? My roommates and I all wanted it? every year. for a dollar or even by the pan like different toppings; can they With access to your local gro- A corporate sponsor provides for under $9. split it in fourths? cery store, an oven and a cookie Everywhere you go, everything an assignment or case study out- Try a Little Caesar’s “Hot and By the time the pie gets to the sheet, your dream pizza you do can be tied back to adver- lining the history of its product Ready” for just $5.00. Or, going door, everyone is scrambling to can come true, and at the tising. At our ripe age, we will and current advertising situa- with Papa John’s, you can order fi nd quarters to tip the guy and same time be healthier than buy anything that looks good and tion. dinner for four people for under napkins to blot off some of the ordering from all those typical makes our lives easier. The case study is always candid $15. inevitable grease. places. That is why Mercyhurst has and refl ects a real world situation. Adpro. Why not make our own Students must research the prod- advertising? Why not show the uct and its competition, iden- community that we can make our tify potential problem areas and Pita Pizzas own mark? devise a completely integrated Adpro is the Advertising and communications campaign for Promotions Club. This is the sec- the client. Start with: ond year for the club, and we plan Each student team then “pitch- 1. Whole wheat pita or fl atbread to take the campus by force. es” its campaign to a panel of 2. 1 large fresh tomato We have projects and competi- judges. Regional NSAC competi- 3. 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil tions lined up until spring, and we tions are held each spring in 15 4. Low fat feta or mozzarella cheese have even thrown in some great districts throughout the U.S. speakers and events for all our The winning team in each dis- members. trict then advances to compete Toppings: Adpro is a great opportunity on the national level at the AAF for any Graphic Design, Com- National Conference in June, Greek Pizza Taco Pizza munications or Business Majors. which will take place in San 1. Thin slices of onion 1. Taco meat, chicken or The club is AAF-affi liated which Francisco, Calif. means that we have ties with the 2. Kalmatta (Greek) olives Crumblers Adpro is really excited to get American Advertising Federa- things going this year. So if you 3. Cooked or raw spinach 2. Cheddar cheese, shredded tion. This gives us career and are interested in being a part of 3. Taco sauce internship opportunities, schol- a fun and exciting new club that 4. Sliced black olives arships and awards. will give you great real-life experi- 5. Chopped onion Meat Lovers Pizza We have the chance to be na- ence, sign up! tionally recognized for our work Please contact Alecia Guer- 1. Pepperoni Hawaiian Pizza Veggie Pizza while at the same time adding ra, President at 824-3822 2. Sausage another line to our resumes. or aguerr01@mercyhurst. 1. 1/2 in. slice of ham from deli, 1. Peppers of all shades *Note: these are high in saturated This year, some of the ideas for edu or Jodi Staniunas-Hop- cubed 2. Sliced onions fat. You can buy Morningstar work we have are as follows: cre- per, Supervisor at 824-3313 or 2. Canned pineapple chunks 3. Sliced zucchini Farms Crumblers, which has no ating a new identity for a college [email protected]. 3. Slivered almonds (optional) 4. Broccoli cholesterol in a serving, and only freshman that has broken into 4. Cinnamon for extra fl avor 5. Sliced olives 2.5 g. of fat compared to 14 g. in the professional world of BMX, (optional) 6. 1 Tbsp. ranch (optional) regular sausage. helping to brand the Mercyhurst College TV Station, creating a new face for Erie’s most popular Christian Radio Station. Bake any of the above or your own variation for about 15-20 minutes in the oven, or until the cheese is melted We also have the opportunity and the pita is just starting to get crispy. If you’re cooking for one, or if you stocked up on pita, just freeze the to compete in student competi- extra, it will keep for a long time as long as it’s sealed up well. tions across the U.S. One of the most popular competitions is From Pennsylvania and back Two professors share their world experience in the classroom with seven years as a homicide “I’m teaching an Intro to Law for the next 20 or so years.” there is a downside to it. Going By Jen Helbig detective.” Enforcement Intelligence Class Mills’ job entailed working in to places in the Third World, you Contributing Writer “After that, I worked for the There is an and also a freshman Intro to the embassy as a consular of- have the worries of health, safety Department of Justice, where I Intel Class.” ficer, where he dealt with the and school. Mercyhurst welcomes two new studied national trends involving unbelievable amount The other new faculty is Ar- American Citizen Services which Today the world is a different additions to its RIAP faculty this gangs, violence and their relation “of experience given thur Mills, who has a different included citizenship and nation- place, and it’s diffi cult to be con- fall, David Grabelski and Arthur to drugs. Then I worked for emphasis of R/IAP in his back- ality, and services to U.S. citizens cerned with safety so much.” Mills. seven years teaching drug intel- to the students here... ground. abroad—births, deaths, arrests, Mills said he is happy to return Both graduated into their teach- ligence to different agencies.” they always come “I’m originally from Erie,” welfare and whereabouts. to his roots in Erie. ing jobs from jobs that gave them Grabelski’s had a connection fi rst. Mills said, “and I received my BA He also took on cases dealing “This is where we’re from,” real experience in the fi eld. to Mercyhurst before he even at Gannon in history. Later, after with immigration issues, most Mills said. Grabelski began with a bache- arrived: His daughter Kimberly the Army, I went to Vanderbilt notably visas and immigration This term Mills is teaching lor’s from Penn State, and moved was a student who graduated for graduate school.” fraud. Twentieth Century World, and on for his master’s at Pepperdine, with the class of 2005. - David ”Grabelski Contrary to his education and Mixed in with his busy and mo- also History of Intel for the in California. From there, his fi rst Grabelski believes in the edu- upbringing, Mills has not spent bile life, Mills has a family. R/IAP program. career took off. cation provided by Mercyhurst, his whole life in Erie. “I have been married for the Both professors surely will be “This is my third career,” Gra- and is now happy to be part of fi rst. Also, I’m impressed with “In 1983, I went overseas. I past 23 years, and I have four great additions to the R/IAP belski said. “I spent 14 years with the faculty. the support from the administra- worked in Brazil, Zimbabwe, kids,” Mills said. program for their extensive expe- the Los Angeles Police Depart- “I love it,” he said. “There is an tion for the R/IAP program.” Germany, Nigeria, Washington, He said that it is nice to have a rience in the fi eld, and knowledge ment, and was a detective in cases unbelievable amount of experi- The skills that Grabelski shares India, Saudi Arabia and Kiev. change after retiring from almost of this very unique and intricate that included vice, narcotics, rob- ence given to the students here, will be benefi cial to the classes he I worked for the State Depart- 25 years of federal service. area of study. bery, sexual assaults and gangs, and the students always come is teaching this term. ment as a foreign service offi cer “When you work overseas, Conference explores Bowl on Sunday nights visions, values New club offers a more competitive way of ending your weekend “Values, Vision and the Via By Rev. Lyta Seddig Media” will offer an articulate event to start a school league. year. “The initial response was league and not offi cially a school Campus Ministry representation of progressive By Katie McAdams “I thought that some would like overwhelming, said Novogurski. club. Photo editor Christian values held by the ma- a little more competitive atmo- “It was really exciting to see the “Bowling once a week with Who speaks for “Christian val- jority of moderate Americans, sphere,” said Novogurski. level of interest so high.” friends is just another way to ues” in our country today? Republican and Democrat alike, Bowling is not just for Tuesday After discussing with the cen- Teams should preferably be co- conclude the weekend before Does the religious right speak thereby offering progressive nights anymore. Mercyhurst se- ter’s manager, and getting some ed with up to four people on a school starts,” said junior Court- for all Christians, or does a pro- Christianity a public face. nior John Novogurski has started encouragement from friends, team. So far, the league consists ney Degenhardt. gressive perspective on Christian Theologians, activists and lay a bowling league for Mercyhurst Novogurski decided that it of students, alumni and faculty Novogurski is the League values exist -- one that has been persons will use case studies, College on Sunday nights at would not hurt to see if anyone members. President and Secretary, and is in lacking in public discourse? panel discussions and plenary Eastland Bowl. would be interested in starting The league meets every Sunday charge of overseeing the league. Progressive Christians across sessions to explore how to make He got the idea when he saw a league. from 8:45 until 10:30 p.m. at He collects dues, takes care of the country have been working a difference personally, locally the turnout on Rock-n-Bowl and The fi rst mass e-mail was sent Eastland Lanes on McClelland roster issues, fi xes scoring errors together to respond to these and globally in the areas of: thought it would be a fun social out in the spring of last school Avenue, about fi ve minutes east and handles any issues that arise questions -- organizing to claim economic justice, environment, of campus. with the managers of the lanes. their tradition, to work as a family values, peacemaking and Just like every club, there are Currently, Gannon and Penn united front for social justice, racism/social oppressions. policies to follow. One of them State Behrend students do not and to publicly disavow those on You are invited to join in the was whether they should be have similar leagues and there the fringe who have attempted to growing movement of progres- recognized as a Mercyhurst Col- are no plans to negotiate any co-opt the image of the church sive activists working together lege club? with them. in our country. to reclaim the values debate and There was also an issue dealing “I would like to see more young Responding to that effort, take faith-based action in the with the drinking policy. With adults,” said Gere Umpleby, one “Values, Vision and the Via Me- world. most of people in the league of the evening mangers at East- dia” was planned. For more information visit being of the legal drinking age, land Bowl. On Oct. 13-15 at the National http://www.everyvoice.net/val- and having access to a bar while The league is open to any stu- Cathedral in Washington, D.C. , ues/, or contact Rev. Lyta Seddig, bowling, they realized that breaks dents and will be accepting new this groundbreaking conference Protestant Campus Minister, one of the MSG club policies. teams and individuals for the will seek to reclaim the values x3348, lseddig@mercyhurst. Rather than make the decision next few weeks. debate from the religious right, edu. himself, Novogurski left it up to Please contact John Novogur- exploring how Christians have the teams to decide what they ski, League President and Secre- Katie McAdams/Photo Editor historically made ethical deci- wanted to do with this issue. For tary at jnovog97@mercyhurst. The Mercyhurst Bowling League in action at Eastland Bowl sions and taken action. this reason, they are currently a edu. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD September 21, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected] Financial aid in danger

Every summer when my tuition college. These loans are usually pushing Congress to cut fi nan- Campus Question bill arrives in the mail, I open it low-interest, making it less ex- cial aid to reduce the massive expecting an increase. Naturally, pensive for you, the student. defi cit. my suspicions are confi rmed. Now, imagine if those loans Total losses of funding for the were not available to you. Perkins Loan Program could be Could you still attend an expen- as much as $7 billion. That’s a sive college such as Mercyhurst? pretty big chunk of change. Allison Or even a public school such as Following a noticeable pat- Moore Penn State? tern that has evolved over the The reality is, most college stu- past fi ve years, this budget cut dents rely on federal aid of some would hurt those that need it sort. Very few families have the most. The spoiled rich kids will Opinion editor resources to pay for higher edu- survive and get their fi rst-rate cation without assistance. education, while the majority of By now, students at Mercyhurst President Bush’s 2006 budget students will struggle to make are aware that each year they will called for the complete elimina- ends meet. be paying more than the previous tion of Perkins loans. Luckily for Most jobs today require some year to attend college. So how students everywhere, the House sort of college education. If does a college student and his or Education Committee voted to fi nancial aid is reduced, paying her family pay for the increasing preserve the Perkins Loan Pro- for college will reach new levels cost of college? gram this past July. of ridiculousness. If Congress cuts $7 billion from low- Federal loans, known as Per- Students and their aid are not Education is the future . . . I for kins Loans, are very helpful for in the clear yet, however. one, hope I can afford it. interest student loans, how will that reducing the immediate cost of Currently, the White House is affect your ability to pay for college? How does that make you feel? Celebrate Hispanic diversity

moved almost overnight from the underground By Carolina Gonzalez to widespread airplay on the radio, in clubs and Knight Ridder Newspapers in car stereos. ‘

Not only are reggaeton records all over the Bill- I am not well enough informed

board Latin charts, but Daddy Yankee’s “Barrio about student loans to give an In 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson fi rst Fino” cracked the pop top 30 in May. Most notably, proclaimed one week in September as Hispanic in the past six months, nine radio stations nation- honest statement. ‘ Heritage Week, fewer than 5 million people could wide have switched to a “Hurban” (Hispanic urban) claim that heritage in the whole United States. format, driven primarily by reggaeton. Two decades later, the celebration was expanded But in some way, these milestones of visibility to a month (from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15), and there obscure our cultural and physical presence the were an estimated 20 million Hispanics in the remaining 11 months of the year. It is only in the United States. stirrings of the extraordinary the undiscriminating Today, that number is 41.3 million and growing, sweep of a hurricane, for example, that we see just Nick Pelon, sophomore, accounting not only numerically, but also proportionally and how many Latinos are all over the United States, geographically. The Latino population is growing and how much they are already inseparably woven fastest in cities and communities away from tradi- into its culture. tional immigrant magnets. Such counties as Gwin- In Katrina-devastated Louisiana, Hispanics are nett, Ga., Nassau and Suffolk in New York, Clark, still a small three percent of the state population,

Nev., and DuPage in Illinois have experienced slightly higher in New Orleans. But this population ‘ double-digit increases in their Hispanic populations increased by 15 percent just between 2000 and Since I have loans, to cut the from 2000 to 2003. 2004, to 124,222. distribution of them would affect ‘ We are dispersing, and our culture is dispersing Thousands of the displaced there and in Missis- my ability to attend college. beyond its assigned quarters. Some segments of sippi are Latinos, many of them immigrants from Latino culture, especially mass media, are refl ecting Mexico and Central America. New Orleans had these demographic changes most dramatically. the country’s largest Honduran community, an Over the past year, the Spanish-language network estimated 150,000. Univision made the largest gain, 23 percent, of any Many lived and worked under precarious circum- network in the coveted 18-to-49 age bracket of the stances on work permits for casinos that no longer population. By contrast, only ABC gained any view- exist, in restaurants and hotels that will see no tour- ers in that age group. This summer, more viewers ists for the foreseeable future, as undocumented in the nation watched Univision (3.5 million) than pickers in fi elds that have been destroyed. UPN (2.6 million) or the WB (2 million). Talented Latino artists, educators and speakers Dylan Morris, sophomore, business management In the music world, reggaeton, a propulsive will get a seasonal bump in business as they are mix of the rhythms of dancehall reggae, hip-hop booked for events this month. I hope they, and their and Latin music, has hopscotched over the usual audiences, remember the Latinos in this country

crossover process and garnered mass appeal. It has whose lives are less prosperous and picturesque. ‘ It will not affect my ability to pay for college; I do not ‘ The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly have any loans.

By Katie Tillman Contributing writer The Good

Well, another week has successfully passed. That is always an accomplishment. Much like the handling of New Orleans. The fact is that no one was quite prepared for a disaster of this Sarah Fairre, sophomore, pharmacy magnitude. Questions of why the 2,000 buses weren’t utilized or why the governors were slow in requesting federal aid, or why it only took three days for National Guard troops to arrive can only be answered afterward. For a moment, imagine the amount of people and resources it takes to go into a large-scale area that has been severely damaged. We don’t live in a Harry Potter world

where it takes seconds to organize a massive search and rescue mission. However, it is my belief

that the fi ngers will continue to point at President Bush no matter what anyone writes. Regardless, It’s yet another reason for me to there is praise to give and it’s worthy of being noted in this week’s column. ‘ be angry at the government, and ‘ On a lighter side of things, the school provided a comedian for the Friday night’s entertainment. This is one of the better ways to laugh away the week’s frustrations. Or, perhaps if you’re physi- consider moving to a country that cally motivated, the dodgeball tourney returned for a fun fi lled Saturday night. has it all together. The Bad

It’s the realization that as another week has passed, it’s one week closer to midterms and fi nals. Even worse, one week closer to colder temperatures. Soon shorts and fl ip-fl ops will be put away until spring. That sounds really depressing to me. I for one dread the day I will have to pack all my fun summer clothing and store them under my bed. That day is far worse than preparing for Kyle Bogucki, junior, graphic design midterms. In my humble opinion. Even more horrifying are those tacky pants with letters on girls’ behinds. People are just inviting unwelcome stares.

The Ugly

There seems to be a conspiracy around here. Whenever you need to do laundry, there almost ‘

always seem to be fi ve other people who do, too. Sometimes, you may end up waiting two hours It makes me upset, because it would serverly reduce the loans just to get an hour and half ’s worth of laundry done. This is very suspicious in my opinion. ‘ Why does this happen on certain days, especially the weekends, when the laundry room is much and amount of money I am desired? Situations such as this are just plain ugly in my opinion. People forget their laundry in currently receiving. the important washers and dryers. A standard guideline I use is if you leave your clothes in the washer for 30 minutes or more, you forfeit your right to a dryer. Why should we reward someone for being unable to keep track of time?

This concludes this week’s Good, Bad, and Ugly. Remember, I only have two eyes and ears. Any deserving input would be welcome. Simply e-mail [email protected]. Lauren Szydlowski, freshman, elementary/special education September 21, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: [email protected] OPINION

Time to confi rm Roberts Methods of prayer and peace Rehnquist court’s states’ rights continued respect. Editorial from St. Louis decisions by recognizing broad The weakest part of Judge space within you for love to grow and then be Post-Dispatch congressional power. Roberts’ performance was his By Rev. Lyta Seddig sent forth as light. You may direct this light to Contributing writer When the framers of the Con- defense for opposing key civil specifi c places and beings – or simply envision a Judge John G. Roberts Jr. gave stitution used “broad language rights remedies during the Rea- golden-white light blanketing the world. the members of the Senate Judi- like ‘liberty,’ like ‘due process,’ gan era; he was merely acting as At a time when our nation is reeling from the Prayer is energy…energy is powerful when it is ciary Committee a brilliant lesson like ‘unreasonable’ ..., they were a lawyer representing a client, he devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, and concentrated such as in this meditative response. in the law last week that left them crafting a document that they said. That doesn’t hold water, the world is at war in so many places, with the Imagine how powerful this will be when thou- looking like a bunch of bumbling intended to apply in a meaning- considering the memos he wrote forces of violence and oppression seeming to sands participate! fi rst-year law students. ful way down the ages,” Judge hectoring other Reagan offi cials be increasing, praying for peace may appear to 2) International Day of Peace Vigil Judge Roberts was as precise Roberts said. That sounded like to move to the right. One memo, be a futile practice. But people of faith believe In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly as his critics were vague. He was a proponent of a living Consti- for example, criticized Justice both in the promise of peace and the power of adopted a resolution designating Sept. 21 of each composed and polite while his tution. Department officials for not prayer. year as a day for the entire world to observe a day critics blustered. Judge Roberts Judge Roberts also agreed taking a more aggressive stance Prayer is central to the spiritualities of many of peace and nonviolence. In 2004, UN secre- focused on the law while his with an 80-year line of cases on to deny public education to the faith traditions. And, contrary to popular un- tary general Kofi Annan supported the proposal critics grandstanded about hur- personal privacy including a 1965 children of illegal immigrants. derstanding, prayer is not a call to turn inward, of the World Council of Churches to establish ricanes and their favorite movies. decision upholding a married Judge Roberts’ inglorious civil to retreat from social action and public life, but an international day of prayer for peace. When it was over, about the only woman’s right to contraception. rights record, his mealy-mouthed rather, a call to awaken and pursue the continu- The objective of the International Day of conclusion to draw was that this Because Roe v. Wade built on explanations of it and his unwill- ity of things of the Spirit with action for justice Peace Vigil is “to encourage worldwide, 24-hour was one smart judge who could that case in 1973, Judge Roberts’ ingness to say he was mistaken, and peace.* With this important premise in spiritual observations for peace and nonviolence fi eld questions for months with- answer might indicate that he are one good reason to oppose mind, Campus Ministry invites the Mercyhurst on the International Day of Peace, 21 September out committing himself. sees constitutional support for his confi rmation. The fi rst new community to participate in two opportunities 2005, in every house of worship and place of Both conservatives and liber- the right to abortion. chief justice of the 21st century for prayer: spiritual practice, by all religious and spiritually als could fi nd solace in some of The judge said he believes shouldn’t have the same kind 1) Meditative Response to Hurricane based groups and individuals, and by all men, his answers. He stressed that a in adhering to precedent. That of dismal civil rights record as Katrina women and children who seek peace in the judge’s personal beliefs should makes liberals happy because the last chief justice of the 20th In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the world.” not affect his rulings, that courts they like the precedents on af- century. Overturning Roe, a pos- media are keeping us aware of the variety of This global spiritual observance for peace is should exercise restraint and that fi rmative action, gay rights, abor- sibility with future conservative responses. Campus Ministry received this re- meant to demonstrate the power of prayer and judges should not venture into tion and religious freedom. Bush appointments, would be sponse from Chapel Hill, NC and, because it other spiritual practices in promoting peace and policy-making. That’s exactly But Judge Roberts certainly disastrous for the women of refl ects the spirit of the Mercy tradition, invites preventing violent confl ict…and to support the what President George W. Bush did not foreclose the possibil- this country, whose reproductive the Mercyhurst community to participate. establishment of a global ceasefi re. _ and many Americans _ want in ity of overturning precedents, freedom is more vulnerable than This meditation may be done alone or with In response to the above invitation, the Mercy- a chief justice. including Roe. He noted several it has been in 32 years. others. However you choose to participate, be hurst community is encouraged to gather at the In addition, Judge Roberts times that all nine justices of But a broader look at the man aware that thousands of others are connecting Blessing Fountain in Munson Plaza at noon on said the court should be able to the Rehnquist court recognized and his record leads to the op- with you at the same moment. Wed., Sept. 21 for a brief time of prayer. clarify its confusing decisions on liberty interests in the Constitu- posite conclusion. Because of Join with them in a fi ve minute daily medita- For further information, contact Rev. Lyta religious freedom, a comment tion. Left unsaid is the fact that his legal brilliance, his judicial tion for healing for all those who are suffering Seddig, Protestant Campus Minister (x3348 or that could suggest decreasing three of the nine didn’t think temperament and his wise view the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina – as [email protected]). the separation between church that liberty included abortion. of the role of a judge, John G. well as for all beings suffering anywhere in the (* from a statement by Samuel Kobia, General and state. In addition, Judge Roberts could, Roberts Jr. should be confi rmed world. Starting at noon Eastern Daylight Time, Secretary of the World Council of Churches) But other answers might sound consistent with his testimony, ap- as the nation’s 17th chief jus- you are invited to pause and devote fi ve minutes better to liberal ears. He sug- ply the law on precedent to Roe tice. to quiet - holding a peaceful center - making a gested that he might limit the and conclude it doesn’t warrant Ask the Malarkys “My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up and his friends want to take him to a local strip club to celebrate. I’m worried things could get out of hand and I don’t want him to go. Am I overreacting?” Ms Malarky: Mr. Malarky: Let him go ... It’s a bad idea ... Overreacting? Before you ing their clothes off right before from going out to a dance club The strip club dilemma has and told a boldfaced lie to my and several other reasons. make any move you might con- their eyes. with some friends? Don’t you played itself out in many sitcoms girlfriend at the time. First, and foremost, because sider loosening that choke collar Most strip clubs are not full think he would be a little nervous and relationships over the years Strip clubs aren’t as horrible it is his birthday and secondly that you have apparently put of cheating boyfriends look- about other guys trying to get up and has proven to be a true test as most women make them out because his immature friends will around your boyfriend’s neck. ing to hook up with strippers. on you? for couples. to be. As a guy who has seen the be there to feed him drinks and They tend to be full of creepy Before you try restricting your inside of a strip club on a few pay for him. This can only lead to old men. boyfriend’s outlets of fun with occasions, I know that lines can something drastic happening. Younger guys tend to go with his friends, put yourself in his sometimes be crossed. These Communication in this instance Ms a bunch of friends, because shoes first. Wouldn’t you be Mr. lines, however, are only crossed is crucial. Know that things can Malarky they are all just looking to have mad if he didn’t want you to go Malarky when males don’t set the proper sometimes occur in strip clubs a fun time. It’s a form of en- to a male strip club or even to boundaries. that you wouldn’t approve of, but tertainment, one that includes a bachelorette party that had a Don’t forget also that these also understand that it is in your high-priced food, drinks and lap stripper? girls do nothing for free. boyfriend’s hands to determine dances. You know some guys do have a Basically, there are two types what happens. Basically, going to a strip club little restraint and control. I say it is only normal for you of strip club goers. There are If you don’t want him to go say I would think twice about is like purchasing an incredibly I don’t think your boyfriend to not want your boyfriend to those who simply go have a seat so. Set some conditions prior to making any demands that your expensive pop-up naked maga- is going to drunkenly launch go to a strip club and have some and a few beers and occasion- him leaving and decide what you boyfriend ditch his friends on zine. himself on the fi rst naked girl random woman grinding all over ally go submit their dollar to the are both comfortable with him his birthday because of your in- Don’t you like to hang-out with he sees. Have a little faith in the him, while he spends his money lovely ladies on stage. The other doing while he is there. securities and self-esteem issues. your friends and do girly stuff? opposite sex. on her and not you. type is the drunken frat brother If you are really brave, you It’s apparent that the only thing I highly doubt your boyfriend Have you ever been to a strip One thing you must respect, birthday boy who simply wants could even go with him if you that would get out of hand in understands why you do some club? however, is his straightforward- to get drunk and look and touch promise not to be an annoying this instance would be your pos- things with your friends, like Maybe you should check out a ness. There are plenty of guys naked chicks. fi fth wheel. sessiveness and distrust. watching chick fl icks on Lifetime male strip club with your friends who would just go and hope you Your boyfriend and his crew Whatever you decide in the end A strip club is simply Playboy or going shopping for shoes. and realize that this “den of sin” never found out. are certainly the latter. The just be aware that these clubs are magazine come to life. It’s the What would you do if your is actually a lot of fun. I found myself in a situation situation with your boyfriend has not nicknamed “sin bins” for male fantasy of hot women tak- boyfriend tried to prevent you similar to this a year or two back disaster written all over it for this nothing. 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ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz Comedy on crutches SEPT. 21. Krokus. House of Blues, Cleveland. Comedian Eddie Ifft elicits boisterous laughter from Hurst students.

SEPT. 22-25. Ringling at cars driving by.” By Jessica Ciccone He also organized a skydiving Bros. and Barnum & Bai- Contributing Writer ley Circus. HSBC Arena, club and was dumped by the Buffalo. homecoming queen the week before she was crowned. On Friday, Sept. 16, Mercyhurst SEPT. 22. Clarks. Sher- “So everywhere I went on cam- students gathered in the Walker lock’s, Erie. $15. pus, there were pictures of her Recital Hall to catch a laugh from face,” he recalled, laughing. rising comedian Eddie Ifft. SEPT. 22. Kings of Leon, “Now that’s a terrible break- His set lasted for an hour and Features. Odeon, Cleve- up.” a half, every minute was packed land. Of all the big name celebrities with irreverent humor and hilari- Ifft has worked with, he says that ous wit. SEPT. 22. DJ Quik. House by far his favorite has been his The audience was instantly of Blues, Cleveland. good friend Jimmy Kimmel. engaged by Ifft, mostly feeling When asked if Jimmy was as eager to avoid being on the re- SEPT. 22. Leon Redbone. funny in real life as he is on tele- ceiving end of his jokes. Oil City High School, Oil Several unwary audience mem- City. $18 advance, $20 bers were selected to receive Ifft’s door. Write to Oil City Arts I used to take special brand of abuse, but as it Council, 21 Seneca St., Oil was all done in good humor, the City, PA 16301 hilarity was well received. “potatoes ...and This marks the second year in SEPT. 23. P.L.E.A.S.E. a row that Ifft has performed at throw them out Benefit for Hurricane Mercyhurst College, and there Katrina efforts with the can be no denying that he was of my window Clarks, Rusted Root, Don- and will continue to be an enor- nie Iris, PovertyNeck Hill- mous hit among the student billies, Joe Grushecky, Bill at cars driving population. Deay, Good Brother Earl, Even though Ifft was stuck B.E. Taylor, Crave. Mellon sitting on a stool, due to a re- by. Arena, Pittsburgh. On sale cent leg injury (and the lack of now at Ticketmaster. - Eddie Ifft a belt, which nearly resulted in him losing his pants), he still Melissa Brandt/A&E editor ” SEPT. 23. Proclaimers. managed to adapt his physical House of Blues, Cleve- Comedian Eddie Ifft signs autographs for Mercyhurst students after his act last Friday. comedy and keep the audience vision, Ifft replied, “Everything land. laughing hysterically throughout about the man is just funny. He’s his entire set. a really great guy.” SEPT. 23. Tarbox Ram- Around the time when Ifft fi rst The largest crowd Ifft has ever Although there were around Ifft graduated from the Uni- Ifft also falls into the catagorey blers. Club Cave, Pitts- moved to New York and was ex- performed for consisted of sev- two thousand people in the audi- versity of Pittsburgh with a of great guy, as he will donate all burgh. perimenting with his comedy, he en thousand people, but because ence, the expansive auditorium degree in political science, and took a job with a temp agency. it took place in an area that was made it seem as though the house of the revenue he receives from worked for both a senator’s of- his CD purchases to the victims SEPT. 23. Hotel Café Tour One particular job, he recalled, built for seven thousand people; was nearly empty. fi ce and an insurance fi rm before of Hurricane Katrina. with Butch Walker, Cary required him dressing up as a he was still able to feel connected This is the sort of setting that deciding that comedy was his In closing, Ifft was asked if Brothers, Imogean Heap, newsboy and going around to lo- to the audience. Because every Ifft would prefer not to perform true calling in life. he had any fi nal remarks for the Joe Purdy. House of Blues, cal businesses to advertise pens. seat was fi lled, the arena did not in. However, when asked to de- Mercyhurst Community. Cleveland. “I had the door slammed in my lost the feeling of intimacy that Ifft performs at many colleges scribe his worst job experience, face so many times,” he stated. is sometimes lost in large audito- across the country, and when He replied, “Delete Tom. He’s his immediate response was not really our friend.” SEPT. 23, 24. Peter Framp- When asked if he preferred to rium style venues. . asked if he had any personal col- “shoveling wet paint in a paint No doubt the student body ton. Avalon Ballroom, Ni- play to smaller or bigger crowds, He related the story of a time lege experience that he would like factory.” is looking forward to what will agara Fallsview Casino Ifft replied that “bigger is always when he and a few other well- to share with Merciad readers. When asked to elaborate, Ifft hopefully be Eddie Ifft’s third Resort, Niagara Falls, Ont. better,” but the most important known comedians were perform- He answered, “I used to take laughed and said he’d thought of consecutive year performing at On sale at 1-888-836-8118, thing is for the crowd to be ing at a relatively large college potatoes out of the kitchen and an even better experience. Mercyhurst College. online at fallsviewcasinore- “compact.” arena. throw them out of my window sort.com.

SEPT. 24. America. Pepsi Reality in the Reel: Cola Roadhouse, Burgett- stown. ‘Exorcism of Emily SEPT. 24. Rolling Stones, Beck. Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio. (Only Rose’ intrigues Ohio appearance).

SEPT. 24. Canceled. Judas The truth in Anneliese Michel’s demons Priest, Anthrax. Post-Ga- Whether those “demons” were zette Pavilion (pavilion By Melissa Brandt spirits from hell or a physical ill- only), Burgettstown. Arts and Entertainment Editor ness is open to interpretation. Anneliese Michel did believe SEPT. 24. Wish You Were The battle of good versus evil she was possessed by demons. Here. House of Blues, is never in more classic form Even still, she subjected her Cleveland. than when it’s between God and body to fi ve years of medical the Devil. treatment without noticeable SEPT. 28. Coalition of the However, this may not be the benefi t before seeking the aid of Willing. House of Blues, type of plot viewers expected the Church. Cleveland. Proceeds to from, “The Exorcism of Emily Approval for an exorcism by Hurricane Relief Fund. Rose.” There are a few things the the Catholic Church (before House of Blues, Cleve- movie clearly is, and is not. Pope John Paul II renewed and land. It is based on a true story. Em- revised the exorcism rites in ily Rose’s (Jennifer Carpenter) 2000) depended on the supposed SEPT. 26. Interpol. Agora true life counterpart was An- “cursed” exhibiting three of Theatre, Cleveland. neliese Michel. Born in Bavaria several characteristics. in 1952, Michel led a wholly un- Most notably were those of SEPT. 26. System of a remarkable life until she became the affl icted displaying abnormal Down, Mars Volta. Tower affl icted by “demonic attacks” strength, paranormal powers City Amphitheater, Cleve- at age 16. such as levitation or telekinesis land. Most of the symptoms could and the knowledge of a language be correlated to epileptic seizers, they’ve never studied. SEPT. 27. Stratovarius, and indeed she was diagnosed However, as noted at the begin- Into Eternity. House of with Grand Mal Epilepsy at a ning of the fi lm and in real life, Blues, Cleveland. clinic in Wurzburg. qualifications of the Catholic The key word is most. Church and defense in a court SEPT. 27. Lecture. Pat Some of Michel’s symptoms of law do not follow on the Conroy. Allen Theater, could only be explained through same principles, especially if the Cleveland. conjecture, and here where black affl icted dies from the exorcism meets white, is where the movie’s rite. SEPT. 28. Rolling Stones, main plot is centered. The real question the fi lm pres- Pearl Jam. PNC Park, Pitts- It is not what the average ents through stunning imagery burgh. viewer would consider a horror and alarming visages is whether fi lm. or not Rose was truly possessed, SEPT. 29. Coheed and While there are some eerily either by some unearthly force, Cambria, Blood Broth- disturbing images of a contorted or common maladay. And at the ers. Club Zoo (formerly Carpenter, the plot is written core, what effect, if any, that Metropol), Pittsburgh. as more of a mystery than a belief could have on the physical thriller. body of the real Emily Rose. SEPT. 30. Live. House of Unfolding as a court case with I’d recommend this movie not Blues, Cleveland. the exorcist on trial for the death only to “The Exorcist” crowd, of Emily Rose, the thrilling mo- but also to anyone who can ap- SEPT. 30. Oasis, Jet, Kasa- ments are centered in fl ashbacks preciate a different presentation bian. Blossom Music Cen- to when Rose was under the pos- on an issue of real life trauma ter, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. session of demons. and other-worldly forces. September 21, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] Film Festival attracts Andy Dick Music Review: in attendance while his movie is Kanye West’s By Christina Ferranti screening. He is also the author Contributing Writer of “Personal Demons,” the winner of Anubis Award for ‘Late Registration’ The 2005 Great Lakes Film Horror. Festival is set to premiere Sept. Saturday, Sept. 24, doors again By Joe Fidago 22 in Erie at the Roadhouse The- open at 2p.m. Movies will be Contributing Writer atre for Contemporary Art. screening all day until midnight A large turnout to this year’s when the Punk Night theme One major aspect that sepa- fi lm festival is expected given all kicks in with the presentation of rates Kanye West from other of the events, fi lms, and special two movies, “The Great Rock high profi le rappers is that his guests, like popular comedian and Roll Swindle” and “Punk lyrics seldom hit on the most Andy Dick. Attitude.” popular subjects of the genre No one will want to miss this The special guest of the eve- (death, drugs, women, jewelry) year’s upcoming artists. ning will be Marshall Cook, without having some type of The kickoff party for the Film upcoming popular short-film moral message behind them. Festival is on Wednesday, Sept. director. He focuses more on social 21 at 9 p.m. at the Docksider Tav- Cook has acted on television injustices or issues in life that KRT Photo shows such as JAG and Medical ern located on 1015 State St. he feels need to be brought into Kanye West releases new Investigation, and landed roles in Live entertainment will be the spotlight. However, as seen CD provided by nationally acclaimed fi lms like “Jeepers Creepers 2.” through interviews with West, his “The Best of the Fest,” occurs group, Lake Trout. ego is already infl ated larger than his mother for her hard work to They will kick off the festival Sunday, Sept. 25; doors will open 50 Cent’s biceps; so it isn’t too at 12:30 p.m. make ends meet and for always with their characteristic ex- sorely missed in his music. supporting him in his endeavors. perimentalist rock sound, often KRT Photo Movies will be screening all After all the gum fl apping, the day and the highlight of the day Whether you love or hate Kanye compared to The Talking Heads, Comedian Andy Dick makes a guest appearence in Erie big question on everyone’s mind West, you can’t argue that this is The Pixies, Pink Floyd and Sonic will be the special guest, Andy on Aug. 30 was whether or not Dick, who will be available for a beautiful track. Youth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m Trevor Huster of Starfi sh). The honorary guest, a native West could “walk the walk.” autographs. “Roses” and “Addiction” fol- and fi lms begin at seven. On Friday, Sept. 23, doors of Erie, Betsy A. McLane Ph.D. Luckily for West, “Late Regis- For additional information low in West’s tradition of making At 9:30p.m, the Opening open at 2p.m. Movies will be will be in attendance. She is tration” gives him the opportuni- contact the Roadhouse Theatre songs that are socially relevant. Night Party begins, featuring screened in two different rooms considered one of the most ty to be as cocky as he wants and at 814-456-5656 or www.goerie. Some say that the latter is the Greg Ropp Acoustics (The and will continue all day. knowledgeable experts in the for good reason. This is easily the com/roadhouse/Sep2005 for next “Jesus Walks,” which was Void), Phantasm (Winner of the The special presentation occurs fi eld of documentaries. best rap album of 2005, and it’s a this weekend’s events. truly Kanye West’s breakout song 2005 Sherlocks Battle of Bands) at midnight, the production of “Slime City” writer and direc- contender for the best album of off his debut album, “The Col- and Sloe Jam (Karen Jeffreys and “Slime City.” tor, Greg Lamberson, will also be the year, period. lege Dropout.” After one spin of this you’ll “Roses” finds West’s grand- see how nicely your copy of “The mother on the verge of death Massacre” works as a coaster, if and he becomes enraged when he Spoken words of opera star you haven’t already. The rhymes realizes that if his grandmother are right on point and the pro- had been someone famous like Student interviews PAC performer Chen Reiss duction is fantastic. West doesn’t Magic Johnson, the doctors enlist and serve in the army for but she did express quite a liking try to change his persona at all; would be trying much harder to By Christina Ferranti the Kanye West you already love Contributing Writer two years. So, at the age of 18, for Italy. save her. she sang in the army musical Reiss then explaind her adora- or hate is the one you’ll hear. On the fi rst single from the theater. tion for classical music, stating, The album begins with a short album, “Diamonds (From Si- I had a wonderful opportunity “[I] had the opportunity to “classical music is very challeng- skit featuring Bernie Mac, which erra Leone),” which became a to speak with soprano Chen Re- sing in the army for all of the ing and versatile, creative. It has leads into the song “Heard Em bonus track on the album after iss following the excellent per- men.” a sort of healing power. Say,” featuring Adam Levine of the remix with Jay-Z took center formance on Sunday, Sept. 18. After Reiss was discharged I feel it is the most beautiful Maroon 5. Levine is arguably the stage, West struggles with the It’s fascinating to see how she from the army, she came here art form. Most of the music best guest appearance that West possibility that the diamonds he achieved such a critical point in to America to study at Brooklyn I choose contains good poetry has on the album; which is saying buys may actually be ‘confl ict dia- her career. University in New York. with the highest quality of music a lot when other guests include monds,’ and the native workers Mercyhurst College is the fi rst Her fi rst major appearance was written by geniuses.” Game, Nas, Common, Jay-Z and may have been beaten or killed college setting she has performed in Germany two years ago. Before singing each arrange- Brandy. in mining them. at. This charismatic woman travels ment, she provides the audience The current single, “Gold Dig- These tracks offer a lot more She chose a beautiful repertoire nonstop; some of the places she with a brief synopsis and while ger” (featuring Jamie Foxx), tells than the usual repetitive noise that served to brilliantly demon- has traveled to include Canada, singing she developes into the the story of a man who goes that’s killing hip-hop music. strate her vocal abilities. Germany, Italy, Japan, Israel, character she was portraying. through life paying child support While the hip-hop genre is She really enjoyed the atmo- Belgium, America and Austria. Her animation kept the audi- only to fi nd once the child’s 18th bigger than ever, the quality of sphere here and the presence of “I have close family and friends ence fascinated at Mercyhurst birthday rolls around that he is most of it is as bad as it’s ever the student body at the recital. all over the world, and since I and eagerly awaiting to hear not even the father. been. Kanye West is one of few Reiss said, “I love being around am not in one place for a defi - more. On the fl ip side, West’s close whose songs are still centered on students who also aspire to nite period of time, I can never Overall, Reiss expressed how relationship with his mother lyrical content – not just a catchy sing.” meet with them. I am always much she enjoyed performing is featured on the track, “Hey beat and hook. In our interview, I asked how busy, nonstop, it is extremely in Erie for both students and the Mama,” a touching tribute to “Late Registration” will be she began this intriguing career intensive.” people of the community. her. Essentially a five-minute the best 10 dollars you spend on and whether or not she saw Reiss embraces different cul- verbal thank-you note, he thanks a hip-hop CD all year. herself singing and acting as a tures. “Being an operatic singer, lifelong career when she was you need to be able to adjust younger. well to different cultures and to Reiss immediately re- assimilate well. sponded that she had always This includes knowing the PAC reveals risqué fi lm wanted to sing professionally, language of that particular area though at one point she wanted and understanding the mentality to be a ballerina. of each country.” ‘My Summer of Love’ Throughout the years, her Reiss is fl uent in fi ve languages mother, who is also an operatic including Hebrew, English, Ger- singer, has encouraged and sup- By Christina Ferranti man, Italian and French, which Contributing Writer ported her in vocal performance, helps her to adjust easily. and she is pleased to say that her When I questioned what her younger sister is now following favorite country was she could This fi lm depicts the essence of suit. not decide on just one, “each a blossoming lesbian relationship, In Israel, her native country, country is unique in its own way,” spiritual rejuvenation, rivalry, de- it is mandated that every citizen ception and the struggle to fi nd love and faith in a world of such drudgery and sham. The feature depicts a wonder- ful character development, but the fi lm’s point may be lost in the face of an elaborate concentra- Photo Courtesy of PAC tion on a hot romance between The girls of “My Summer of Love” share a tender moment two 16-year-old girls despite the fact that they have only just bar into a “worship center for him, on account of his track re- met. Jesus people.” cord of violence and beating. The one exception to this es- Mona races out to her engine- Plus, by the time the audience sentially “perfect” relationship less moped and escapes into the thinks they have fi gured out the is revealed through a character’s Yorkshire countryside. ending, the director pulls a fast brother in the fi lm who stirs up While Mona rampages through- one and portrays a completely wild emotions and chaos in the out the countryside, an attractive different, unusual twist between lives of the two young women. young woman crosses paths with the three characters. Mona, a main character, and Mona and invites her to the se- I highly recommend this movie; her older brother, Phil, have cluded mansion where she lives the actors brilliantly capture their inherited the family’s pub and with her distant family. roles and force the audience to now are in charge of the running This attractive female is Tam- believe that there is always more it to survive. sin and the romance soars from than meets the eye. Phil has just been released from there. This fi lm has received a few prison due to his past criminal Throughout the fi lm, Tamsin awards, including the Alexander history. and Mona build a trusting and Korda Award for Best British Upon release, Phil, who seems passionately lustful relationship, Film and “Best New British to have lost his spirit, decides but is it really that good? Feature.” that he wants to save his soul, so Phil does not approve of Tam- This fi lm will premiere on Wed. he declares himself a born-again sin’s disregard for life and Tamsin Sept. 21 at 2PM and 8PM at the Christian. and Mona’s relationship. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts. To Mona’s dismay, he pours His temper is tested several Center. all of the liquor from the pub times throughout the fi lm. Mercyhurst students’ admis- down the drain and converts the It is especially poignant for sion is free with student ID. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD September 21, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Saints have special ‘home’ opener and linebacker Dhani Jones “This game means so much By Marc Narducci were at ABC’s studios in Times to me,” said Grant Vogel, a Knight Ridder Newspapers Square, taking telephone pledges 19-year-old tailgater and Saints in a nationwide telethon. fan from Metairie, La., about 10 The spirit, camaraderie and Even though the Saints have miles from New Orleans. “For patriotism were seen everywhere become America’s team, they a few hours, you forget about from the Giants Stadium parking weren’t the favorites at Giants everything.” lot to the fi eld in a football game Stadium Monday night. Vogel has been living in Mil- disguised as a fund-raiser. The “visitors” were roundly waukee with his grandparents Monday night’s game certainly cheered, and from a Giants per- because his home suffered severe wasn’t a typical NFL contest spective, there was a lot to get water damage. between the New Orleans Saints excited about. He drove from Wisconsin for and New York Giants. It’s possible that this NFC East the game. “I just really wanted to After Hurricane Katrina’s de- rival of the Eagles could turn out be here,” he said. struction, the games still go on, to be a decent team. Another tailgater was longtime but this one had a special spirit. Tiki Barber scored two fi rst- Saints fan Jason Oubre, a 33- The Saints, who have tempo- half touchdowns to give the Gi- year-old bartender from New rarily moved their training facility ants a 21-10 lead at the break. Orleans. and three of their home games The Saints’ frustration esca- Oubre said he lost his home to San Antonio, Texas, were the lated when John Carney missed and is living with his sister, Carla home team Monday night. a 29-yard fi eld-goal attempt with Jayson, in Ridgewood, N.J. They have been evacuated 13 minutes, 24 seconds left in the “I love the Saints, and it’s from their Superdome home. fourth quarter and the Giants cool to mingle with the Giants Their name was painted in one leading by 24-10. fans before the game and have end zone and the Giants’ name More impressive than any play a couple of hours of fun,” he in the other. on the fi eld was the kinship of said. “I welcome some entertain- No matter where it was staged, the fans. ment.” it was important to many that the Ardent Giants supporters went Troy Majmerick, 27, is origi- game was played. out of their way to invite Saints nally from New Orleans but has “We see the Saints as a symbol fans to pregame tailgate parties. lived in Washington Township, of things getting better,” said Imagine Eagles and Giants fans Gloucester County, since 1989. Eddie Compass, New Orleans’ sharing a hot dog off the grill two His grandparents lived in St. chief of police. hours before kickoff. Bernard Parish outside of New The Giants ended an emotional “This is their game,” said Guy Orleans and lost their home and evening with a convincing 27-10 Madsen, a 25-year Giants season- most possessions in the hurri- win. ticket holder who was hosting cane, he said. The stadium turned to almost Saints fans in a tailgate party. The grandparents, William and silence when New Orleans jazz “After 9/11, we got so much Renee Majmerick, have since trumpeter Irvin Mayfield per- goodwill from people, and now moved with Troy’s parents to formed “America the Beauti- they need that.” Washington Township, Pa. ful.” KRT Photo It’s obvious that the outcome “It’s so easy to be down,” said Two other New Orleans na- A New York Giants fan displays her affection for those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. of a football game is trivial Majmerick, a coordinator of stu- tives, singer Harry Connick Jr. compared to the lives lost and dent orientation at the University and saxophonist Branford Mar- ricane Relief Weekend” by the them play a home game in North owners, teams and players col- families displaced. of Pennsylvania. “But I’m so salis, then performed the national NFL. Jersey, a total of $11 million lectively. Yet there is a certain catharsis happy they got out, and all this anthem. While the league probably did was donated toward Hurricane Eagles quarterback Donovan that football or any sport pro- has shown me how much family This was dubbed “NFL Hur- the Saints no favor by making Katrina relief by the NFL, its McNabb, safety Brian Dawkins vides in times of tragedy. means.” September 21, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Lack of offense downs football Lakers drop 35-7 contest to No. 21 Northwood

Jeff Thiel. By Matt Jackson These two have certainly done Co-sports editor their best in carrying the offense. Kelly currently leads the GLIAC Not often are statistical catego- with his 16 receptions for 379 ries as lopsided as 392-57. yards. These were the total rushing Schuler has been almost as numbers in Mercyhurst’s football impressive with his 10 receptions game against No. 21 Northwood for 231 yards, but the problem University on Saturday. comes when the ball isn’t landing Unfortunately for the Lakers, in the hands of the Mercyhurst the second number was the one receivers. credited to their offense. Thirteen times this season 392 was the total number of Mercyhurst passes have landed yards Northwood (3-1, 2-1) ac- in the hands of their opponents cumulated on the ground after compared to the zero intercep- carrying the ball 55 times for fi ve tions by the Laker defense. touchdowns in their 35-7 romp The passing game has been of the visiting Lakers (0-4, 0-4). very inconsistent with the fre- Four different players scored quent changes behind center. on the ground for the Timber- The Lakers have now used all wolves including Torris Childs three of their quarterbacks, with with two touchdowns from seniors Jeff Nowling and Bran- under fi ve yards. don Staley seeing the majority of Quarterback Kyle Kolbe the playing time. proved to be highly versatile and Sophomore Mitch Phillis, who quite probably the best weapon took advantage of a Nowling for Northwood by leading all injury last season to make a case rushers with 161 yards on 21 for himself, is back from his carries. Mary Ellen Leisering own injury and looks to now be Kolbe also added eight comple- Freshman running back Richard Stokes ran for 12 yards against Northwood University. a contributing player each week. tions for 77 yards through the the Lakers if it weren’t for the These numbers have the Lakers category allowing only 69 yards make up for this rushing differ- The good news for the Lakers air. fact that this type of statistic has sitting at or near the bottom of per game. ential through the air. Wrong. Or is that this Saturday their oppo- The strong running game become a trend for the team this almost every rushing category That’s almost 200 yards per at least half wrong anyway. nent is 0-4 Ferris State. brought by Northwood elimi- season. both offensively and defensively, game less than Mercyhurst. A Yes, the Lakers are putting Even better news is that Fer- nated the need to pass the ball The Lakers are being out including rushing yards allowed stat which makes one ponder up great numbers through the ris State is currently last in the often, but when required, Kolbe rushed on average 265.8-120 per game where the Lakers sit the mantra of “defense wins air, especially Calvin Kelly with GLIAC in rushing offense. did it well. yards per game and have let up 15 last in the conference allowing 40 championships.” his breakout season, and Dan Mercyhurst will be looking for This significant rushing dif- rushing touchdowns compared yards per game more than Ferris So, big deal right? This doesn’t Schuler doing a superb job of their fi rst win in six games, a los- ferential between the two teams to only the three that they have State, the next worst team. really matter, because the Lakers fi lling the hole left at tight-end ing streak that dates back to the might not seem so daunting for scored offensively. Ashland is at the top of the are a passing team anyway and with the graduation of standout 2004-05 season. Men’s soccer struggles with 1-6-1 record

kept the opponent off the board year 14-3-2 and was 3-1-1 in the By Chris Van Horn until the 40-minute mark, and conference. Contributing writer just 10 minutes later Ashland The Lakers did graduate one scored again to lead 2-0. of their premier goal scorers The Mercyhurst men’s soccer Mercyhurst was able to get in Mike Blythe last season, but team continued their rocky start one back when Jason Pedra was have not gotten the output to the season with another tight awarded a penalty kick, which from junior Jason Pedra as they game that ended in defeat. he converted for his fi rst goal of expected. On Sept. 18, the Lakers fell to the season. The Lakers have gotten excel- Saginaw Valley State by a score With the loss the Lakers lent play from Mudd, who hails of 1-0. dropped to 1-6-1 on the season from Hull, England. Saginaw Valley scored nine and 0-2-1 in the conference. He has logged every minute in minutes into the game on a goal With just two more losses this goal and has a solid goal against by Matt Urick and held the lead season’s loss total will eclipse the average of 1.42. for the rest of the game. total of head coach Keith Cam- Although, that number is Just like in the Lakers previous midge for the last three years. strong, when considering the defeats this season, the problem In his fi rst three years at the Lakers are only averaging 0.59 was not shots on goal, as the Lak- helm, Cammidge went 46-8-3, goals per game. It is not good ers outshot Saginaw Valley by a including a Regional playoff ap- enough to get the wins. margin of 23-14 in defeat. pearance in 2003. Up next for the Lakers, the Prior to that loss, the Lakers The Lakers record is nearly Golden Knights from Gannon, were edged by Ashland 2-1. opposite of what it was from who will visit Mercyhurst on Mary Ellen Leisering/Contributing Photographer Freshman goalie Daniel Mudd last year, as the team fi nished the Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. Freshman goalie Daniel Rudd has been a lone bright spot in a dismal season. Bishop wins Clarion Invite Field hockey fails to use home fi eld The problem was the huge gap between the two of them. advantage early in the season By Matt Jackson between Bishop and the rest of This year’s team is very young, Co-sports editor the Laker golfers in the stand- with the two lone seniors leading in goal for the Lakers. ings. Sophomore Kyle Waddell two sophomores and four fresh- By Chris Van Horn Mercyhurst was able to get off The Mercyhurst golf teams fi nished next for Mercyhurst in men on the roster. Contributing writer 14 shots on goal, which is a good have to be pleased with the 40th with a nine over par. Natalie’s tie for eigth place in sign as the team had been averag- weather they have received up to Waddell was followed by soph- this past weekend’s Gannon In- The Mercyhurst fi eld hockey ing just under six shots on goal this point in the season. omores Steve Barr in 49th at vitational is the best fi nish by a team earned a split in two games per contest. Unfortunately, the weather is 12-over, Ryan McNulty in 58th Lady Laker yet this season. on the road in Philadelphia over Even with the high total from one of the few things the teams at 14-over, and Ben Deets in The 12-over-par fi nish by Nat- the weekend. last week, the Lakers are still be- have been able to smile about. 85th at 21-over. alie was two strokes better than The Lakers played a double- ing outshot 76-60 through eight That was until this past week- Prior to the Clarion Invita- that of sophomore teammate header on Sept. 17 against CW games on the season. end when junior Craig Bishop tional the Lakers competed in Jennifer Halinda who fi nished Post and the University of Phila- With the split the team now played possibly the best golf of the Wayne State Invitational and in a tie for 12th. delphia. stands at 2-6, which perhaps may his collegiate career to earn med- the Malone Invitational. Halinda was followed by Mc- In the fi rst game, the Lakers be disappointing for the squad alist honors at Clarion Universi- got a goal from junior Vanessa Brendan Flood, recently voted Call at 17th with a 17 over par 89, File Photo consisdering six of their first ty’s Hal Hansen Invitational. team captain by his teammates, and from a trio of a freshman Mourney on an assist from senior Freshman Courtney Monin eight games have been played in Bishop went into the second shot low-score for Mercyhurst came Lynn Hylwa in 33rd with Misty Dennis with just eight min- the confi nes of Tullio Field. day of the competition tied for in both events. a 95, Alanna Kirwin in 35th with utes to play, and Mercyhurst held In the second game of the dou- There is certainly light at the seventh place after shooting an Flood tied for fourth place to a 95, and Kaitlin Brody in 40th on for the 1-0 victory. ble header against Philadelphia, end of the tunnel, as the team even par 72 on the fi rst at the help lead the Lakers to a fi fth with a 98. The goal was her second of the the Lakers fell behind 1-0 early has certainly showed promise Clarion Oaks golf course. place fi nish at Wayne State. As a team the Lady Lakers year, and the fi rst game-winner and trailed by the same margin of late. However, it was the second day His opening round 78 was dis- fi nished sixth out of nine teams as well. at the half. Four of their last fi ve games, that proved to be the round that appointing, but rebounded well with Ashland earning the top The assist was Dennis’s third Mercyhurst tied it at 1-1 on a counting out only the 7-2 loss to would push Bishop into the No. with a second day 70 to secure spot. of the year, and when combined goal from freshman Courtney Shippensburg, Mercyhurst has 1 spot for the Lakers. his place in the top fi ve. A day earlier at the Mercyhurst with her three goals her 26 points Monin early in the second half. had the contest decided by three Bishop shot an impressive The Lady Lakers have shared Invitational, Mercyhurst placed leads the team. Junior Megan Smaling was goals or less. three under 69 to win the invi- the same mediocrity as the seventh out of nine teams, with The Laker defense was on its credited with the assist. One of those contests came tational. men’s team, but have lacked an McCall pacing the Lakers with a game as junior goal keeper Julie The goal was not only Monin’s against the defending national The unfortunate part for the individual performance to match two day total of 169. Smith only faced two shots on fi rst of the season, but was also champion, Bloomsburg Univer- Lakers was that Bishop’s per- that of the men’s. Halinda was not far behind at goal between the pipes, and was the fi rst of her collegiate career. sity, who the Lakers fell to on formance was only good enough Seniors Hilary McCall and 170, and Natalie fi nished her two able to stop by for her second However, the Lady Rams of Sept. 3 by the score of 3-0. to lead Mercyhurst to a tie with Amy Natalie have done their rounds with a total of 176. shutout of the season. Philadelphia fi red back with two Mercyhurst will return home Washington and Jefferson Col- best to pace the Lakers in their Both the men and women will The fi rst shutout came earlier in goals in three minutes and held for games against St. Francis and lege at eighth place, which is not three competitions, but even next compete on Thursday at the year when the Lakers downed on the rest of the way for a 3-1 Kutztown on Sept. 23 and 24. terrible considering the 18-team they have managed only one the Penn State Behrend Invita- Mansfi eld, with Smith making victory over the Lady Lakers. During the month of October fi eld. top 10 individual performance tional. one save in that victory. Julie Smith stopped eight shots the team is in action nine times. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD September 21, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Women’s soccer wins fi ve straight

The Bobcats sneaked in a goal By Ryan Palm past diving goalie Karen Eade on Sports editor a corner kick, but that was simply not enough to counter the fast The Mercyhurst women’s moving offense of Powell and soccer team continues to roll Casement. through non-conference play last Together the two have put up week, as they handily defeated impressive offensive numbers, West Virginia Wesleyan 4-1 on with Powell holding the team Sept. 18 at the Mercyhurst soc- lead in both goals and assists, cer fi eld. good for 24 points. The Lakers scored early and Casement is never far behind, often, as their fi rst tally came logging seven goals and three only eight minutes into the game assists for 17 points. when freshman Sarah Powell The team has been red-hot found the back of the net for her of late, winning fi ve in a row seventh goal of the year. to improve their overall record Kelly Minich was credited with to 6-1. the assist, and the scoring would Mercyhurst has been playing not end there. non-conference opponents of Just over two minutes later, late, teams such as West Virginia junior Lisa Casement beat the Wesleyan and Slippery Rock, but keeper on the lower right from they open their Great Lakes In- the center of the fi eld, putting tercollegiate Athletic Conference the Lakers ahead early by the schedule on Sept. 24 when they score of 2-0. play host to Saginaw Valley State Casement’s sixth goal of the University. year was assisted by Jacque Last season the team went 5-3 Sluga. in the GLIAC play, a record they Casement resumed scoring 40 are striving to improve upon Mary Ellen Leisering minutes later, as Powell found this year. Sophomore defender Kelly Minich tallied an assist in the Lakers’ win over West Virginia Wesleyan. her on the outside to tie for the The Lakers’ overall record last team lead in goals. season was 13-6-1, something than that have had good luck this season, while Adrienne has ponents 25-6 so far this season. Eade has a 6-1 record, with a That lead did not last, as Case- they are steadily working to im- with regards to injury. three. In addition to solid goaltend- low 1.09 goals against average. ment returned the favor in fi nd- prove as well. The Sluga sisters, Jacque and The play of Powell has been a ing from Karen Eade, the Laker Following the Saginaw contest, ing Powell on a breakaway where The team has been without Adrienne, have an increased role tremendous lift for the offense, defense has been strong, allowing the Lakers will return to non- she netted her eighth goal of the captain Jessica Lamb for a few this year. and has been prevalent as the on 7.7 shots per game compared conference action when they campaign. games due to injury, but other Jacque has scored four goals Lakers have outscored their op- to their own 17.9 shots. travel to Edinboro on Sept. 27. Volleyball goes 1-2 on roller coaster weekend aces compared to its six errors. Junior Angela Furlano received By Brady Hunter The leaders of the offense on extensive playing time, and came Contributing writer Thursday were junior Megan through to lead the team with Fargo, who logged 10 kills, and 13 digs. Mercyhurst’s women’s volley- Matson, who came up with The weekend’s play concluded ball team continued its tear early nine. with another loss to an upper- this week, but suffered a few Defense was not a saving point peninsula team on Saturday. setbacks with the coming of the for the team, as it accumulated Lake Superior State survived an weekend. just 5.5 total blocks and Nelson early onslaught from the Lakers All in all the weekend was fi lled recorded a team-high 10 digs. to come out on top, 3-1. with ups and downs, wins and Oblock and Clapham each After winning the fi rst game 30- losses, excitement and frustra- notched nine digs. Clapham’s 18, Mercyhurst fell short in game tion. assist total reached just 21. two 30-32, and then dropped the The fi rst item at hand for the The hard times kept on coming next two 25-30, 20-30. Lakers was a tough contest with for the team as it faced Michigan The match dropped the team the cross-town rival Gannon Tech on Friday night. to 11-4 overall and 1-3 in the Golden Knights. This time the Lakers took the GLIAC. Although Mercyhurst dropped fi rst game before losing three in Kubinski once again shined the fi rst game 17-30, the team a row once again (30-28, 27-30, for the Lakers with 14 kills and was able to rebound and win the 18-30, 23-30). nine digs, and Jenna Matson had next three (30-23, 30-22, 30-27) Again the team struggled with another remarkable performance to emerge victorious. effi ciency on the offense, hitting with 13 kills and 18 digs. A slow start hindered the Lak- Katie McAdams/Photo editor just 0.085 as a team. Kari Clapham garnered an im- ers, as they racked up 12 hitting Senior Kari Clapham and junior Megan Fargo go up for a block against Northern Mich. There was certainly one bright pressive 50 assists in the match, errors to 11 kills in game one. spot for the Lakers in this match, but none of it was enough. After that, however, the team the breakout play of freshman “We can beat these teams,” found its stride. 46 assists. Matson has shown her prowess less fortunate. Lauren Kubinski. Clapham explained, “but we’re On offense, the Lakers were Said Clapham of Matson, “We thus far for the Lakers, collecting Northern Michigan ran away Kubinski had 11 kills on the just so inconsistent right now.” once again led by freshman Jenna have a really good freshman right a team-high 162 kills. with a 3-0 win (30-18, 30-25, night, ranking second behind The Lakers will have a chance Matson, who had 17 kills. side back there. She is defi nitely Defensively, junior Cara Nel- 30-22) as Mercyhurst achieved Kristin Peterson who had 16. to redeem themselves this week- Kristin Peterson also contrib- an asset to our team. She’s con- son gathered 19 digs and fresh- a dismal 0.016 team hitting per- Peterson’s stellar play translated end with home matches against uted heavily with 13 kills, as fi dent but not cocky, and never man Jenny Oblock added 12. centage. to defense, as the sophomore Wayne State at 7 p.m. on Friday senior Kari Clapham amassed shy on the court.” Thursday night’s match-up was The team scored two service collected 10 digs. and Hillsdale at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Deragon & Caruso leading Men’s water polo downs Behrend, cross country teams to success but beaten handily by Slippery Rock

In the final four meets last ral speed,” said Schmidt, “and his The win undoubtedly gave ing every minute of the game By Matt Jackson season, Deragon’s average fi n- endurance has improved. If he By Brady Hunter Co-sports editor Contributing writer Mercyhurst a head of steam and recording nine saves. ish on his own team was fourth can put it all together with good going into Tuesday’s showdown Saturday saw a turn of events, or fi fth. course management then he has with Behrend. And boy did they however, as the Lakers were With Leif Schmidt and Shan- “I really used my successful a shot at setting the new school This week brought the men’s need it. unable to ride their wave of non Morton gone this season, spring season as motivation to record.” water polo team a dramatic and After being tied at the end of momentum to victory. both the Mercyhurst men’s and continue training hard through- On the women’s side, Caruso, a important win as well as a dis- one quarter and again at 3 at Instead, the team lost 13-6, women’s cross country teams will out the summer,” said Deragon. newcomer to the team this year, heartening loss. the half ’s end, the Lakers had dropping them to 2-3 overall and be looking for someone to step “My summer base training has has wasted no time in making Wednesday saw the team prove to mount a small comeback to 1-1 in CWPA play. up and be the top runner for their played a huge role in my turn her presence felt with team best its grit in the Laker’s opening force overtime for the second This time Kyle Bogucki led team this season. around from last year to this times in both of the fi rst two Collegiate Water Polo Asso- consecutive game. the team on offense, with three With two competitions behind one.” competitions this season. ciation (CWPA) competition Freshman Zach Bell scored goals. Riordan, Montero, and them, the squads hope they Overall the Lakers finished Caruso fi nished second place in against Penn State Behrend, but the tying goal with fi ve seconds Schonoff each scored once. have found their answers in ju- 25th out off 33 teams at Notre the Westminster Invitational and Saturday’s loss to Slippery Rock left in regulation, proving his Once again, Calderon and nior captain Matt Deragon and Dame. 34th at Notre Dame. was not the direction the team merit in the clutch and earning Schonoff gave the Lakers assists, sophomore Victoria Caruso. Duquesne won the event fi n- Beth Kenniston fi nished fourth wanted to take its momentum. Mercyhurst College Male Ath- but the team effort fell short Deragon first stepped up in ishing one point ahead of host at Westminster, 21 seconds be- The Lakers fi nished strong at lete of the Week honors. this time. the Westminster Invitational Notre Dame. hind Caruso. the Princeton Invitational last When all was said and done, At goalkeeper, Staab contin- on Wednesday, Sept. 3, with The Lakers fi nished 13th out The women’s team finished weekend with a 9-7 win over th the Lakers won 11-9 and Bell ued his steady play with nine a seventh place performance of the 20 Division II teams in the fourth at Westminster and 20 at Queens in overtime. had three goals. saves while holding his ground individually, leading his team to event while Deragon fi nished 25 Notre Dame, with Saint Vincent The victory came after loss- Fellow freshmen Montero and throughout the contest. a fourth place fi nish in the nine- in Division II. and Notre Dame being crowned es to traditionally strong pro- Andrew Schonoff contributed This kind of distribution is team event. With his recent success, De- as champions in the two events. grams from Fordham (10-6) three and two goals, respec- important for the development Following a 13 day break, De- ragon now has his sights set on Of the Division II teams in the and George Washington (18-8) tively. of young players, and the team ragon proved to both himself Schmidt’s school record time of fi eld, the Lakers placed tenth. on Saturday. Senior Kyle Wilson added a certainly has its share of young and his teammates that his team 26:06. Up next for both the men’s Sunday’s victory was made goal, as did freshmen Oscar guns. best performance was no fl uke Schmidt, now an assistant and women’s teams is the meet possible by second-period over- Calderon and Milhailo Jova- Seven of the 13 players on the with a 63rd place fi nish out of the coach for the team, believes De- against rival Gannon. time goals from junior Kyle novic. team are freshman, and Riordan, 265 runners in the 26th annual ragon has a shot at knocking him The two GLIAC teams will line Bogucki and freshman Jorge Senior Patrick Staab continued the lone sophomore, has been a Notre Dame National Catholic back in the record books. up on the starting line together Montero. to be strong at goalkeeper, play- major contributor. Championships. “He has the talent and the natu- Saturday at Frontier Park.