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PAGE 3 Spookiest day of the year is here

Online poll results We asked: What is your favorite Halloween movie?

“Hocus Pocus” (44%) 4: Hurst hosts Veterans Week “Ghostbusters” (24%) “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (18%) celebrations “Halloween” (15%) 6: World language students celebrate Fall Festival This week’s What is your favorite social 14: Ice hockey’s Coach Sisti media platform? ties for win record POLL merciad.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 2 NEWS Wednesday, October 31, 2018 HURST HALLOWEEN

ABOVE: Decorating pumpkins was part of the fun at Don’t Be a Drunken Pumpkin.

AT LEFT: Sigma Tau Delta’s Halloween party drew a range of costumes.

BELOW: Guests dress up for the Psych Club’s Halloween bash.

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ABOVE: Guests came in costume to Sigma Tau Delta’s party.

AT RIGHT: The Chemistry department got into the spooky spirit for its video in the Lip Dub Challenge.

Scholarship helps students ‘live the dream’ By Carlena Bressanelli turned into a team effort to cre- about, so when we graduate we “Thinking about the quote, it happening this semester such as Staff writer ate our class scholarship that will are prepared to go out and live was easy to incorporate intern- the winter Bar Crawl on Dec. 8. live on even after we graduate,” our own dreams.” ships because they are how we The committee will be tabling to The Senior Class Gift Com- Ostrzyzek said. “I also love the Lindsay Frank, director of truly test our skills that we learn allow students who are over 21 to mittee of 2019 has been hard fact that I get to share that honor alumni engagement, is the ad- in college and they give us the purchase tickets at the following at work creating a lasting gift to with my fellow committee mem- visor of the Senior Class Gift first taste of our true passions times and locations: Nov. 5, noon leave behind when this team of bers as well. I couldn’t ask for Committee and liaison to the Of- in the real world and how Mer- to 2 p.m. in the Bookstore; Nov. seniors graduates in the spring. anything better. It’s an opportu- fice of University Advancement. cyhurst will always aid us in go- 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Ryan Hall; The gift that was chosen this year nity I will never forget.” “I am excited about the name ing out and being able to live our Nov. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Grot- will be the “Living the Dream” The idea came about during a of the scholarship because I too dreams,” Ostrzyzek said. to Commons; and Nov. 8 from scholarship. meeting when all of the commit- heard the ‘Living the Dream’ Taylor Cavaretta, a senior Ear- noon to 2 p.m. in the Bookstore. The quote “Living the Dream” tee was brainstorming potential message during my freshman ori- ly Childhood and Special Educa- The committee is also hosting references Curtis Zimmerman’s names for the scholarship. entation 10 years ago in 2008,” tion major and the event chair on a Chipotle fundraiser on Nov. motivational talk, “Life at Perfor- “I was thinking about some- Frank said. “I think it’s really the Senior Class Gift Commit- 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. Those who mance Level,” that all freshman thing that I felt would really great that it still resonates with tee, is thrilled with the way their want to support should show have attended during Welcome resonate and connect with our students and how it is a similar scholarship idea turned out. the cashier the flyer (which will Week for the past several years. class and I thought of ‘Living the idea to our beloved motto of “I am very excited about this be posted to social media as the Senior Interior Design major Dream’ because it’s something ‘Carpe Diem.’” year’s scholarship,” Cavaretta event draws near) or simply men- Lauren Ostrzyzek came up with that a lot of people I know still After the name was chosen, the said. “It is unlike any other finan- tion the fundraiser before paying. the idea for the scholarship to be say around campus,” Ostrzyzek team had to come up with what cial aid that Mercyhurst has pre- Any donations and support called “Living the Dream.” said. “It makes me think of all of this scholarship meant and how viously offered.” will help fund the “Living the “I feel really honored that us as young adults in college here students could “Live the Dream” Cavaretta also wanted to men- Dream” scholarship. my simple idea for a name has learning things we are passionate while at Mercyhurst. tion some other events that are Wednesday, October 31, 2018 NEWS PAGE 3

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Students had the opportunity to take part in classic Halloween activities during Don’t Be a Drunken Pumpkin, one of many Halloween-themed events at Mercyhurst. Halloween hauntings at Hurst By Rebecca Dunphy tours and ‘scaring’ there is always a As an Ambassador pledge last Staff writer fresh interpretation of the event,” year, Fragnoli used some of her Klein said. downtime in the event to explore Ghosts, ghouls and haunts — Taken from last year’s event, a some of the darker places that are oh my! creepy carnival was featured, in not normally included on tours. Halloween is in full swing on addition to two new floors: an “One of these places was a campus with the Mercyhurst Stu- apocalypse on the first floor and small room in the fourth floor dent Government hosting a num- “A Quiet Place” on the fourth of Egan where people swear that ber of events sure to entertain floor of Egan Hall. there’s a door covered in hand- students. Guests were led through Old prints that gets painted over ev- This spooky season began with Main, Egan Hall and the Grot- ery year,” Fragnoli said. “Despite an interactive mystery theater to by Ambassadors, where they this, the handprints always come on Oct. 19, where students were would experience scares by this back and I got to see the door asked to “Attend the Masquerade year’s Ambassador pledge class. which did, in fact, have hand Ball and solve the crime before Sophomore Ambassador Jessi- prints.” the masked menace gets away!” ca Skinker described her experi- Fellow ambassador Joanne Unfortunately, the following ence as the leader of the fourth Pringle also had an eerie experi- night’s event, Eerie Erie Ghost floor. ence on the fourth floor last year Tours with paranormal author “Pledges shushed the groups with her friend Addison Vickers Stephanie Wincik, was canceled as they came around the bend when they were working as “scar- due to weather. Luckily, students to find a small room with chains ers.” were still able to participate in a hanging from the pipes,” Skink- During tours, Vickers would Halloween movie night and look er said. “I sat in the corner and hide in a tiny closet and then forward to another weekend of pointed them to the bathroom, when guests walked by she would Halloween fun. where one of the pledges was push open the door yelling “Help Don’t Be a Drunken Pumpkin sitting in a bathtub with a mask me!” During one of the tours, kicked off Halloweekend, where on and a broken babydoll in her however, things didn’t go quite as students participated in classic arms. She would press on its planned and when she pushed the Halloween games impaired by stomach to make it talk, signaling door it wouldn’t budge, leaving drunk goggles, while enjoying ci- another masked pledge to jump her trapped in the dark. der and donuts. out and scare them. We got a lot “If I remember correctly, While the information shared of screams.” there’s no doorknob on that door. about alcohol awareness may be Freshman pledge Payton Car- So from the outside I was grasp- concerning, the real frights came roll took a twisted approach to ing at nothing to get her out,” said Saturday night at Haunted Hurst. scaring, following guests down Pringle. “Other pledges started This year’s event was led by the Old Main hallway in an exor- Contributed photo coming upstairs to help pull the MAC/SAC programmers Han- cist-style backbend. door open. We were all really nah Gibson, Isabella Fragnoli and “It was a really cool experi- Spooky decorations adorn the hallways for Haunted Hurst. scared.” Sarah Klein. ence,” Carroll said. “I’m normal- Luckily, she was eventually able “I am excited to be a big part ly not a huge fan of Halloween ring on the Infant of Prague stat- could be never be with him, she to help her friend out of the clos- in the planning of this event this or haunted houses, but being on ue located in the Queen’s Chapel killed herself, and the ring remains et, however when sharing their year because last year I enjoyed it the flip side and getting to scare of Old Main. on the Infant of Prague statue. experience months later with as a freshman, and I really wanted people rather than being the one As legend has it, during World It is rumored that students in President Victor they learned to play a bigger role in Haunted scared was really fun.” War II, a young Mercyhurst stu- more recent years have tested the some potentially justifying infor- Hurst this year,” Fragnoli said. In all, the event was extremely dent was engaged to a man called ring’s power, taking it for them- mation. “My favorite part has been successful with fun had by all who to active duty, intending to be selves, but later returned it in “A few months after this hap- collaborating with the other pro- participated. married upon his return. She anguish after lovers of their own pened, without knowing our ex- grammers to make it as fun and The haunts certainly do not later received news that he was unexpectedly passed. perience, President Victor told creepy as possible.” end there, however, nor are they killed. In the grief of knowing This, however, is still not the Addison that specific room is in- While part of the event’s fun is all superficial. Different areas on she would never love again, she most haunted place on campus. credibly haunted and it’s rumored found in the continuance of the campus have been rumored to be devoted herself to the church, be- Just across the Mary Garden lies that if you go into the room and Mercyhurst tradition, this year’s haunted by former students, staff coming a Sister of Mercy. the site of the most paranormal sit in the chair she sat in you will programmers were sure to add members and sisters, specifically Years later she received a letter experiences: Egan Hall. die.” their own spin on the event. the Queen’s Chapel, Old Main, from her former lover, explaining At last year’s Haunted Hurst, With these true stories in mind, “There will be a few new dec- Egan Hall and the Grotto. that he had not in fact been killed, two students had their own un- students can keep the spooky orations and of course with dif- Perhaps the most infamous of but was taken prisoner. This news explainable experiences, including Halloween spirits with them all ferent people taking part in giving these ghost stories is that of the drove her mad. Knowing she Fragnoli. year. Happy Halloween, Lakers! PAGE 4 NEWS Wednesday, October 31, 2018

MerciadIN A MINUTE MU is top college in Erie’s Choice awards The 2018 Erie’s Choice Awards concluded at the Bayfront Convention Center on Oct. 17, with more than 700 people in attendance and 141 Contributed photo awards given out. Each year for Veterans Day, Mercyhurst University lines the front green with American flags as a tribute to veterans. Much to the pride of the university, Mercyhurst won Erie’s Choice for Best College/University for 2018. Hurst to honor veterans The other finalists for this recognition were Penn State Behrend and Gannon University. The Erie’s Choice with ‘mega-observance’ awards are sponsored By Bernard Garwig by Erie Times-News and Sports Editor GoErie.com. However, the thousands of votes It is typically a tradition for each year come from Mercyhurst University to make the readers and those quite a display for Veterans Day. in Erie’s community. 2018 will be the third year that Education is not Mercyhurst hosts a Veterans trib- the only category that ute, which in years past has seen was voted on as part Old Main Drive lined with nu- of the awards. There merous American flags and a pa- was also voting on triotic display at the Saturday foot- Business, Financial, ball game. This year, though, the Entertainment, Health, school is preparing to have a week- Home Services, long tribute in what is being re- Restaurant, Retail and ferred to as a “mega-observance.” Vehicle dealers and Each weekday of the Veterans services. Week is set to have a flag raising Locations in Erie get held at 8:45 a.m. as well as a flag nominated and then lowering in the evening. the readers vote on the “We have a series of high vis- different categories. ibility events, to include raising Many places are and lowering the flag to the corre- This schedule explains the specific bugle calls that the bell carillon will play from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10. involved and have fun sponding Army bugle calls, that will with Erie’s Choice each move the ROTC program more that plays the alma mater at 2 p.m. College Dean Duncan McGill, “Having all of these military year. prominently into the minds of the and Christmas music through- Ph.D. events during Veterans Day week- It can be seen in Mercyhurst faculty and students,” out December. For the Veterans On Nov. 9, there will be a mess end is a true reflection of the rec- previous years that said CPT Brandon Utykanski, Week, though, the carillon will hall-themed dinner for students ognition and appreciation Mer- Mercyhurst was neither of the Mercyhurst Pride of PA play bugle calls that would typi- to experience. You can expect a cyhurst University has for those a winner nor a finalist. ROTC Battalion. The Cadet Bat- cally be played at a military instal- host of meals and servings that serving our country whether it be This was probably talion Commander wants to do lation. The calls are scheduled to will emulate what service mem- students, employees or communi- due to the fact that high visibility, low impact things run from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10 for bers have as their dining options. ty members,” said Ron Swift, LTC only three options are that can get the ROTC program the entirety of the tribute. Such The week will be capped off (retired) and Assistant Veterans available and those into the minds of the faculty and calls are expected to be met with with veterans events Nov. 10 at Services Coordinator. were Gannon, Penn the students a little more. attention from bystanders. the football game between Mer- Swift sees great value in honor- State and Edinboro The week will also feature a “While there’s not a large instal- cyhurst and Millersville Universi- ing veterans in such an outward University. Cadet Cadence run on Nov. 7 lation in the area, there’s definitely ty. There will be a tailgate party, way at Mercyhurst and feels that This year was a big and Nov. 9, with the Mercyhurst a lot of retired service members as well as a full barbecue buffet it sets a positive example for stu- year for Mercyhurst ROTC Pride of PA Battalion. Ca- and family members,” said CPT (free of charge for veterans). The dents to carry on such traditions. then, not only being dence runs will be open to all in Utykanski. “I hope that the vet- Mercyhurst Marching Band is set “This starts at the top and nominated for the first the Mercyhurst community who erans community get to see how to also perform a veterans tribute demonstrates the importance of time, but also winning. are interested, and will not be as important it is to the ROTC ca- consisting of songs and themes veterans and their families and — Erin Almeter intense as normal cadence runs. dets to carry on the traditions they for each of the United States’ the value each one brings to our Anyone who as ever wanted to have established in previous gen- Armed Forces service branches university environment. Our stu- run and sing along with the Army erations of service.” during halftime at the game. dents have a very unique oppor- is more than welcome to join On Nov. 7, a special ceremony “The flag flies every day on my tunity to join in these events that Have a tip for Merciad these runs, which start bright and will mark Mercyhurst’s designa- porch,” said Mercyhurst March- they wouldn’t have on other cam- in a Minute? Want to early at 7 a.m. on each of the days. tion as a Purple Heart University, ing Band director Bob Reid. “My puses,” Swift said. “It’s my hope tell others about your Additionally, there will be T-shirts a distinction only held also by St. relatives were all Navy..” that many will decide to attend club’s events? Email for the first 50 students who reg- Joseph University in the state. A list of the Veterans Week these patriotic events to share in us at newsmerciad@ ister for the cadence runs. Thursday features a “Celebra- events can be found on fliers the tribute and meet veterans who mercyhurst.edu Anyone familiar with Mercy- tion of Valor” from 3:30 to 4:30 posted in many buildings across have helped secure and maintain hurst knows of the bell carillon p.m. that will be emceed by Ridge campus. our freedom.” Wednesday, October 31, 2018 NEWS PAGE 5

STUDENT GOVERNMENT Clubs help students This weekend’s exercise civic duty campus events By Erin Almeter Staff writer

Midterm Election Day is rap- idly approaching, and Mercy- hurst University wants to help you vote! On Nov. 6, Mercyhurst’s Pub- lic Health, Pre-Law, Mock Trial and Model U.N. clubs are hold- ing a Walk the Vote event to help students get to the polls. It is very important that stu- dents vote at the Mercyhurst polling location or by absentee ballot because this demographic has the power to greatly influ- ence the current political cli- mate. These student-organized clubs are supporting all students “Studies show that if you take who decide to vote in the Mid- Studies show a group to the polling place, term Elections by holding a walk more people are willing to vote. that if you take with them to polling stations. It enables people,” Conrad said. Ariana Brown is a Black Mexican American poet Walk the Vote is in conjunc- “ Victoria Rickard, Ph.D., ad- a group to the tion with the voter registration viser for the Pre-Law Society and performer to speak about Blackness in a event that occurred earlier this polling place, and Mock Trial Club, said that Mexican American context, mental health, semester on National Voter more people are going with a group creates a spirituality, womanhood and healing. Registration Day. Registering to “strength in numbers or voting This is an event you do not want to miss! vote is just the first step. willing to vote. It solidarity.” The Mercyhurst polling lo- enables people.” From both Rickard and Lucy cation is at Trinity Method- Brett Conrad, junior Thairu, Ph.D., Public Health ist Church, which is behind Club adviser, the message is clear: Frogurtz, about a five-minute Voting is an important civic duty walk from Hirt. If the weather is link. This provides a list of can- and has direct implications in our not supportive of a walk, trans- didates running for U.S. Senate, lives. Even if you are nervous portation will be provided. U.S. House, Governor of Penn- or its your first time voting, this This walk to vote is meant sylvania and Lieutenant Gov- group walk is meant to help. to empower students who may ernor of Pennsylvania, among Any questions, comments or have not voted before. Voting others. concerns about the walk can be is both exciting and crucial. All It is important to note that this sent to Conrad. students, regardless of being in- resource can be used not just for The polling places are open volved in the clubs mentioned those registered in Erie, but also until 8 p.m., so even though stu- above, are welcome to partici- other registered addresses. dents are very busy, there is am- pate. Brett Conrad, junior Public ple amounts of time to get to a It is important to be an in- Health Major, believes that Mer- polling place. formed voter. To do so, you can cyhurst students should utilize Join your fellow Mercyhurst go to ballotpedia.org and click this opportunity in order to ful- voters, and Walk the Vote on on the “What’s on your ballot?” fill their civic duty. Nov. 6!

Due to low staffing at Splash Lagoon, the Two Hurst dining facilities Nov. 3 event has been changed to Get Air Trampoline Park. Transportation is provided! correct inspection violations Sign up to reserve your space today! Staff report cal, meaning they are not critical “This will be a great oppor- violations but are undesirable in tunity to renovate certain spots On Oct. 9, two Mercyhurst a food establishment. in the Laker Inn so that we can University dining facilities re- The Laker Inn was found to be get these matters taken care of,” ceived noncritical violations out of compliance on two risk Schoenfeldt said. MERCYHURST CAMPUS after inspections from the Erie factors — with nonfood-contact Café Diem received a noncrit- County Department of Health. surfaces as well as physical facili- ical violation because of sauces Mercyhurst’s Laker Inn and ties, according to the inspection not being kept at the correct Café Diem received minor code report. Notes on the inspection temperature, according to the violations during the inspec- report advised cleaning shelves inspection report. The Depart- CRIME LOG tions, which are conducted at on a walk-in cooler. The report ment of Health’s report noted least once a year at any facility in further noted that renovation that the violation was corrected Oct. 16: Possession of controlled substance on Lewis Avenue. Erie County that serves unpack- work planned for winter break at the time of the inspection, aged food. should take care of violations witnessed by the inspector. Five other Mercyhurst facil- with the physical facilities. In a follow-up inspection of Oct. 17: Possession of controlled substance in Warde Hall. ities were inspected Oct. 9-10 Dean Schoenfeldt, Parkhurst Café Diem on Oct. 23, the Erie and were found to have no vi- general manager, said that the County Department of Health Oct. 20: Liquor law violation in Warde Hall. olations. timing of the inspection at the found no violations. The Erie County Department Laker Inn contributed to the vi- of Health deemed the Mercy- olations, since plans to renovate Donny Bryant III contributed to Oct. 23: Assault on Lewis Avenue. hurst violations to be noncriti- the Laker were already in place. this report. PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Halloween time brings Ask Mia happiness to Hurst By Marina Boyle across the campus. Last year, 37 have posters hanging at their Features editor departments signed up to dis- doors to indicate that they are a Anyone have a problem that tribute treats, and all departments Treat Stop. While the event will they need help fixing? Aside from the stressful periods were invited to join this year’s list run until 3 p.m., the first 150 par- Ask for Mia’s advice at: of registration and scheduling for of stops. ticipants can pick up a candy bag [email protected] classes, late October is also a time Current departments being rep- from the Campus Involvement of festivity at Mercyhurst for the resented include Academic Sup- Center inside the Student Union celebration of Halloween. Vari- port, AIM, the Anthropology/ to carry their treats. ******************* ous departments are organizing Archaeology Department, the “This is one of my favorite activities for students on Oct. 31, Bookstore, Campus Ministry, the Halloween traditions,” said soph- particularly as Halloween falls on Education Department, Enroll- omore Intelligence Studies major a weekday this year. ment Management, Graduate & Michelle Benedetti. “It’s so nice Dear Mia, Halloween Dinner was held at Continuing Education, the Hon- to see how much staff and faculty the Grotto Commons on Oct. 30 ors Program, Human Resources, want to get involved and give us with special foods and desserts to IT, the Hammermill Library, Mar- a wonderful Halloween day even I have no idea what I should be celebrate the day, as well as staff keting & PR, Police and Safety, the when we have regular duties and for Halloween! Any ideas? costumes and prizes. President’s Office, the Provost’s classes.” Dean Schoenfeldt, senior gen- Office, the Registrar’s Office, Res- Staff Senate Chair Travis eral manager of Parkhurst, is ex- idence Life, Service Learning and Lindahl, director of Graduate and cited for the new opportunities many, many more. Continuing Education, is excited and themes that the Mercyhurst Michael Grasso, assistant direc- to be taking part and to be spon- Sincerely, Dining Services have planned for tor of Residence Life & Student soring this event. this year. Conduct, said he is excited to be “Mercyhurst’s Staff Senate is Costume Hunter “We are hoping everyone will giving out candy throughout the continuously trying to find ways join us for our Halloween themed day. to help build our community,” foods, spooky dessert bar and cre- “Staff Senate strives to bring he said. “Bethany Brun, assistant ative costumes at our food facili- employees of the university to- director of Community Engage- ties,” Schoenfeldt said. gether. What better to way to ment, does a great job each year In particular, he is excited for make employees feel connect- of recruiting offices to participate Dear Costume Hunter, the new ways of celebrating that ed to one another than by join- in the Trick or Treat event. It gives will come with the second dining ing forces to do something fun students another chance to enjoy space on campus, the 501 Grille in for our students?” Grasso said. the holiday and discover some Ryan Hall. “Trick-or-treating gives students places, people or services on cam- Maybe something to do with your “On Halloween, we will have the chance to reconnect with pus that they weren’t aware of, major, favorite TV show or movie? our annual Halloween lunch at their childhood while at the same and it gives our staff and adminis- Here is a list of ideas I’ve Ryan Hall. We have some real- time giving them the opportunity trators a chance to meet students compiled to help you brainstorm ly different themes this year and to get to know where our offices they may not normally interact possible Halloween costumes! look forward to having the stu- are. That way, if they ever need with. dents check it out.” any help or have questions, they’ll “We’re always excited to see the For group ideas you could consider: On top of this, the Erie Staff know where to find us. Plus, they latest and greatest elaborate cos- • Bob Ross & Trees Senate is sponsoring a trick-or- get candy so it’s win-win as far as tumes each year.” Lindahl said. • Three blind mice & cheese treat event for students on Oct. we’re concerned.” “Our students are truly so won- • Swarm of bees & hive 31, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Participating departments will derful and creative.” • Cards Against Humanity

For couple ideas: • Cosmo & Wanda • Netflix & Chill • Hulu & Commitment World Language students For solo costume ideas: • Jesus celebrate Fall Festival • Ms. Frizzle • Russell from the movie ‘Up’ By Sarah Klein when they might not otherwise, to people of different cultural • Curious George Staff writer since French and Spanish and backgrounds,” said sophomore • Frida Kahlo Mandarin students are not in class Brenden Jackett, who has a minor On Oct. 25, the World Lan- with each other.” in Arabic and Islamic Studies. guages and Cultures department The event also brings an op- Activities included snacks, Or scariest of all, find a way to held its Fall Festival in the Facul- portunity for interaction between cookie decorating, icebreakers be student loans! ty Dining Room. The event was World Cultures staff and the Ful- and a raffle with intercultural aimed at all language majors and bright scholars. prizes. One of the icebreakers in- Have fun getting creative, and minors, as well as anyone else who “I liked being able to meet oth- volved finding the person in the enjoy spooky season! is interested in learning about oth- er people from outside the Span- room who spoke the most lan- er cultures. ish department,” said sophomore guages, for which many people The annual event consists of Spanish Education major Lucy tied at four, but exchange student cultural activities, food and games, Belleau. “This was an awesome Kit Zhen Kong was victorious which bring multicultural under- event.” with fluency in five languages. standing and give students from Aside from the language majors Meng Wang, instructor of Sincerely, different language departments and minors, the Fall Festival intro- Asian Studies, also wrote every- an opportunity to mix with one duced this year’s World Learning one’s name in Chinese calligraphy. another. students to the rest of the Mercy- “My favorite activity was the “Having a cross-language party hurst student body. These World raffle because I won a CD of is important to let our majors and Learning scholars are exchange Russian accordion music,” said minors get to know each other,” students who come to the U.S. for sophomore Russian Studies major Mia said Spanish professor Alice Ed- one semester to attend classes at Jason Bowser. wards, who was the main organiz- Mercyhurst. This year, the students Overall, it was a great oppor- er of the event. arrived from Russia, Malaysia, the tunity to celebrate world cultures “Students from different ma- Dominican Republic and Vietnam. and bring our Mercyhurst com- jors and minors can interact, “It was really cool to get to talk munity together for fall.

FOLLOW THE MERCIAD AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, October 31, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 7 Speaker Series hosts analyst By Marina Boyle “One in three people in the in- Features editor One in three tel community has a tie to Mer- cyhurst. This connection is won- The Alumni Speaker Series people in the derful, and it is a network that you continued this week with a visit “ will need one day,” Larson said. intel community from Class of 2016 graduate San- In addition to the strong degree dra Larson. has a tie to she earned from Mercyhurst, Lar- The fourth speaker in the series Mercyhurst.” son puts her professional success this year, Larson earned a master’s Sandra Larson, ’16 down to an unpaid internship she degree in Applied Intelligence at took in the cybersecurity field Mercyhurst in 2016, and she is almost 12 years ago that land- currently the senior director for Larson oversees 100 analysts ed her the career she has now LookingGlass Cyber Solutions. and is focused on company strate- with LookingGlass. She stressed Larson spoke on Oct. 25 at 7 gy as well as high-end intelligence to students the importance of p.m. in the Mercy Heritage Room, products. She acts as a liaison be- school involvement and never where she discussed the field of tween the analyst and end client, being afraid to take an internship Intelligence Studies and how she as well as working with most of without pay. ended up in her position, and of- the three-letter government intel- “I learned to follow up,” Lar- fered career tips for students in- ligence agencies and private sector son said. “When you send an terested in the field. firms. email, start a project, whatever it Having graduated from Al- LookingGlass focuses heavily is, follow up. Going the extra mile legheny College in 2007 with a on hacktivists, attacks on corpo- goes a long way. See what you can bachelor’s degree in International rate networks and drug cartels do to improve things. Be present Studies, Larson left college fluent through mainly open source intel- and take initiative. These sorts of in Spanish, Russian and German. ligence collection methods. things will get you on the radar for She had grown up traveling with “The program here was really the right reasons.” her family and was looking for a fantastic,” Larson said. “They re- Larson told students more de- career where her language experi- ally trained me for the workplace tails about what she does and the ences would be useful to her. and taught me what you need. importance of cybersecurity in Having studied abroad in They hope to have you ready for our modern world, as well as de- Ukraine, she had both cyber ex- the workplace, not learning on the tails of internships her company perience and knowledge of the job, and they absolutely achieved is currently offering. Russian language. She now tracks that with me.” LookingGlass Cyber Solutions hackers, Russian and Ukrainian, as Larson is married to another is currently recruiting. Moreover, Marina Boyle photo part of her job each day. Larson’s Mercyhurst alum and has four chil- Larson has increased involvement job title is senior director of intel- dren. She stressed both the impor- with Mercyhurst planned, includ- Mercyhurst alumna Sandra Larson, center, meets with Intelligence ligence for LookingGlass Cyber tance of a work/life balance and ing work with the graduate and studies students Aaron Qiao and Julia Wrest after her talk Oct. 25. Solutions, a commercial cybersecu- the weight of the name Mercyhurst undergraduate Intelligence pro- Larson received a master’s in Applied Intelligence in 2016. rity agency based out of Virginia. in the intelligence community. grams here. Alum draws on Goldman Sachs experience in advice to students By Marina Boyle nity that gives back and supports its school, be trained to prepare. put themselves forward for a job, but were Features editor and us, the current students,” said Arseniy The day following his presentation, the also able to get experience interviewing in Sklyarov, a junior Business and Competi- Career Development Center arranged for a formal setting. The Mercyhurst Competitive Intelli- tive Intelligence Studies major who is part Turner to conduct one-on-one interviews Isabella Fragnoli is a sophomore Intelli- gence Club, Career Development Cen- of the Mercyhurst Competitive Intelli- with Mercyhurst students interested in jobs gence Studies major and president of An- ter and the Anti-Money Laundering Club gence club. in the financial compliance or anti-money ti-Money Laundering Club at Mercyhurst. joined forces this week to offer a potential Sklyarov said the parts of Turner’s talk laundering fields. “Our club is so grateful to have alumni job opportunity with Goldman Sachs to that he found most useful were his presen- The job interviews could potentially lead like Mr. Turner who can provide opportu- Mercyhurst students. tations on job opportunities in the compli- to internships and employment offers for nities like this for students,” Fragnoli said. The three groups brought Mercyhurst ance industries, information on protecting students in the Business and Competitive “It is inspiring to see the success that Mr. alum Ryan Turner to the CAE for a pre- the firm from high-risk customers and ex- Intelligence program or those considering Turner has had in the industry since his sentation to students on Oct. 25, where he planation of an institution’s responsibilities career paths in related fields. graduation from Mercyhurst only six years discussed his role as the financial crimes to the Patriot Act. Shelly Freyn, assistant professor of ago.” compliance officer with Goldman Sachs, a Krista Cousins, social media officer for Competitive Intelligence, felt that this talk James Anderson, junior Business and global investment bank and financial ser- the Competitive Intelligence Club, also felt was particularly relevant to what the market Competitive Intelligence major who took vices company. favorably about having Turner visit. is looking for today. part in the process, explained his enthu- Turner is a 2013 graduate with a bach- “Goldman Sachs gave students the op- “This event was eye-opening in showing siasm for meeting Turner. He is also the elor’s degree in Intelligence Studies and portunity to engage and learn about the the overlap of law enforcement intelligence secretary of the Competitive Intelligence a business minor. His career path has in- financial and banking side of intelligence with business. Mr. Turner was able to pro- Club. volved various private sector jobs, partic- by giving real-life scenarios and interview vide some real-world examples of tracking “It was extremely beneficial for current ularly with banks, including roles as an an- experience. Bringing back a Mercyhurst In- money that identified human trafficking Intelligence students to meet and listen to ti-money laundering investigator, an officer telligence alum with potential job opportu- and other forms of money laundering on Ryan Turner discuss his role in Goldman in the Goldman Sachs global compliance nities was a great addition to our club’s line an international scale,” Freyn said. “I think Sachs as an anti-money laundering ana- division and a financial investigator for JP of speakers,” Cousins said. the students were able to acquire insight lyst,” Anderson said. “It gave students an Morgan. Turner also talked at length about how into a different form of intelligence and idea of what life could be like after college Students were invited to hear Turner law enforcement and government agencies how it works in one of the biggest global and where their Intelligence degree can speak and learn from him. use information to combat money launder- organizations.” take them. Ryan used the knowledge and “Having someone come in from Gold- ing and its knock-on effect on a multitude The interviews included topics such as methodologies gained here at Mercyhurst man Sachs, especially alumni, helped to put of crimes. He explained the components terrorist financing, human trafficking and to create a great career for himself, and I into perspective the opportunities that are of suspicious activity reports to the U.S. smuggling and reviewing of suspicious think this inspired students to keep work- available for graduates. Mercyhurst might Department of Treasury and other related transactions. ing hard and stay on the intelligence path, be small, but has a strong alumni commu- documents that intelligence students must Students did not just get to network and regardless of their focus.”

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Pedro Valdez Castro, an exchange student from the Dominican Republic, debates immigration as it pertains to the current political climate. Students lead immigration debate By Joseph McCarthy that we could share accurate information completely rigid immigration laws that here as students, as highly skilled workers Contributing writer that would dispel any harmful misconcep- drive people away from finding a legal and those who flee horrific situations to tions. Overall, the activity proved effective, route into the nation. seek asylum. Mercyhurst students led a debate on the with plenty stating they left better informed The opposing side’s opening argument The topic of Syrian refugees was central hot topic of immigration this week, ahead than when they came,” Flores said. focused on the need to protect the borders, and also sparked a lively debate. Both sides of the impending midterm elections. The The moderators wrote on the board, look after American citizens first and en- discussed the morality of the Muslim ban debate was held in Hirt 213 on Oct. 24 “The United States federal government sure against disease, crime or terrorism en- and the obligations of America to other with the goal of bringing students together should substantially reduce its restrictions tering the country from immigrants. people as one of the richest countries in to discuss a contentious issue that is often on legal immigration to the United States.” Both sides also felt that the motion on the world. avoided as a topic of conversation. Students were then able to pick a side of the board was vague and needed clarifying The initial debate lasted over an hour. Juniors Megan Quinoñes and Luis Flores, the room to sit at depending on the extent definitions to establish the meanings of rel- When it was over, the moderators began to who were able to organize this event with to which they agreed or disagreed with the ative words like ‘substantially’ and ‘restric- explain the problems with each point, from the help of a grant, led the student debate. statement. tion.’ both sides, and debunked some common The discussion was moderated by both of While there were certainly more students One issue that was contested was the myths or misconceptions about immigra- these students and held in conjunction with on the pro-immigration side of the room idea that tighter immigration laws only in- tion. the Mercyhurst International Students As- than on the anti-immigration side, it was a crease illegal immigration because coming Those who took part received stickers sociation. lively and spirited debate. to the U.S. legally feels almost impossi- and T-shirts and hopefully left feeling far About 200 other universities also re- The pro-immigration side opened the ble. Disagreement emerged over whether more informed than they did upon arrival. ceived a grant to organize a “day of action” debate with eight minutes to provide their or not having fewer restrictions is simply Some things that both sides found com- and to talk about social justice issues. The points in support of the argument. Follow- pragmatic or if ignoring illegal immigration mon ground on were providing a pathway goal of the evening was to allow students ing this, the other team had three minutes sets a bad precedent of not enforcing the to citizenship for undocumented immi- to make their voice heard and to engage in to ask questions. Then, the anti-immigra- law. grants with clean records who have been in a candid, evidence-based conversation on tion side spoke for eight minutes, followed The debate went back and forth, with the United States for a while, and screening immigration policy. again by questions from the opposition. both sides making arguments and with the of people for past criminal records or dis- Flores, a History and Economics double Both teams then had time to refute argu- other side responding. ease. major, explained the purpose of this event ments without bringing up any new points. Another point contested was that im- While both sides did find some common in his eyes. The proposition discussed outsourcing migrants do the jobs that Americans don’t ground, the biggest takeaway from the eve- “We hoped to bring people together to of jobs and the need for migrant laborers, want to do, like landscaping, construction ning was how opinions on immigration can discuss the intricacies surrounding the im- the decreasing American birth rate (which and field work. be misconceived, and that it helps to dis- migration debate. People were encouraged may cause a labor shortage that immigra- Both sides also discussed types of immi- cuss issues regularly and continue learning to share their whole beliefs on the topic so tion could fill) and the impracticality of gration and visas, such as those who come as policy and public opinion change.

Hurst makes crafts LAKER MOMENT for homes

Members of the Mercyhurst Habitat for Humanity club came together this week to create miniature wooden houses in aid of Habitat. Sydney Zajac, Marina Delmoro and Michelle Benedetti created the crafts, which will be sold at Christmastime to fundraise for the club’s upcoming spring break trip, where they will build a home for a family in need. This year, the Mercyhurst chapter of Habitat for Humanity plans to travel to Birmingham, Alabama. Applications will open in November for those wishing Contributed photo to volunteer. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 9 Lakers combat money laundering By Marina Boyle will hopefully be truly helpful to the growing AML strategies as Features editor Lakers as they enter the employ- well as opportunities to network ment market and encounter illicit with professionals within this A group of Mercyhurst Intel- trade,” Fragnoli said. “I am excit- field,” Rastatter said. “This club ligence Studies students has re- ed to see what this club can bring will help give students a variety cently launched the Anti-Money to our campus this year.” of skill sets to enter into anoth- Laundering Club (AMLC) as a As part of their curriculum, er potential career path after new RSCO for Mercyhurst stu- Mercyhurst Intelligence Stud- graduation, specifically for those dents this year. ies majors learn about terrorism, students interested in business The club is overseen by Musa drugs, arms smuggling and hu- and competitive intelligence. The Tuzuner, assistant professor of man trafficking, all of which are Anti-Money Laundering Club is Intelligence Studies, and is led made possible partly by successful looking forward to hosting speak- by students Isabella Fragnoli, money laundering. ers from banks and other institu- Rebekah Prather, Ella DiPietro, “Everything in the world re- tions who specialize in white-col- Emma Rastatter and Julia Wrest. quires money; illicit activities are lar crime.” The club has been set up with no different,” said sophomore As well as white-collar crime, the intention of creating a high- Prather, co-founder and vice pres- the study of money laundering er profile for the study of money ident of AMLC. can be useful to anyone consid- laundering as part of the Intelli- The club plans to have meetings ering a career related to preven- gence program, as well as the for- throughout the year and bring in tion of illicit drug manufacturing, mation of a new platform for net- guest speakers to educate mem- people smuggling, corruption, working and collaborative project bers with regard to how money fraud, extortion, kidnapping or work. laundering can be monitored and theft. Fragnoli, sophomore Intelli- prevented. Prather noted the need for in- gence Studies major and AMLC Most recently, the club was in- dividuals trained in anti-money president, is excited to take on a volved in bringing alumnus Ryan laundering and the career oppor- new leadership role that she feels Turner to Mercyhurst to discuss tunities with intelligence agencies can impact her peers. his role at Goldman Sachs, where or financial institutions in the area “Anti-Money Laundering Club he works as a Financial Crimes of compliance. aims to offer opportunities for Compliance Officer. The club will meet Tuesday networking and learning more Rastatter, a sophomore Intelli- evenings, with their next meeting Contributed photo about the world of combating gence Studies major, is currently scheduled for Nov. 6 in the CAE. money laundering through re- serving as club secretary. All interested students should Anti-Money Laundering Club executive board members, from left, are search and education. AMLC “I chose to get involved with contact Rastatter to become a Isabella Fragnoli, Rebekah Prather, Ella DiPietro and Emma Rastatter, will provide resources to assist in the club because it gives students member and be added to the all Intelligence Studies majors. finding internships and jobs and the unique chance to learn about email group.

HURSTStudent-drawn cartoon by Periwinkle TOON PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Dep‘art’ment professor’s show By Jenny Sabliov In addition, over the past 14 years, brushes and sprays. Staff writer he has had 12 one-person shows. He has created teapots, jars, plates His work in ceramics extends far and platters, bowls, vases, pitchers, Award-winning artist and Erie na- beyond traditional techniques and wallpieces and murals, employing tive Tom Hubert, a Mercyhurst Uni- styles. techniques such as carved porcelain versity Art professor, will showcase Hubert’s pottery forms are com- and wood addition pieces. his ceramics in the upcoming art plex. He has also worked on commis- show “Boogie Woogie in the Studio: From utilizing wheel thrown and sioned pieces. Ceramics by Tom Hubert.” slab construction to incorporat- “Working with clay has always Hubert’s works will be on display ing hand carved and sanded wood been a passionate endeavor for me,” in the Cummings Art Gallery, locat- parts, Hubert has a unique style and said Hubert. ed in the Mary D’Angelo Perform- will showcase an eclectic variety of “I hope you enjoy my ceramic cre- ing Arts Center across from the box artworks in the upcoming gallery ations,” he said. office. show. The show will take place from Well-versed in the arts, Hubert has “Most recently, I have also been Nov. 5 to Dec. 11. won 17 awards through national and experimenting with cone six porce- A reception for Hubert is sched- regional exhibitions. lain pottery forms, new layered glaz- uled for Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. in In addition, he has taught at Mer- es, underglazes and carved surfaces,” the Cummings Art Gallery. cyhurst for 38 years. Hubert said in his biography. The reception is free and open to During his time at Mercyhurst In addition to traditional pottery the public. University, he has held the titles of techniques, he also creates large-scale The art gallery is open Mondays Contributed photo Director of the Art department, Art works on ceramic canvases. through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 department chair and Professor of Hubert creates his large-scale art p.m. and on Saturdays from noon to Tom Hubert’s art work, including this piece, will be on Art. like a painter through the use of 3 p.m. display in an upcoming show at Cummings Art Gallery.

MOVIE REVIEW ‘A Star is Born’ is dazzling and autobiographical By Brent Pestotnik In addition, Cooper spent Contributing writer hours interviewing Lady Gaga to ensure that her character in the The film “A Star is Born” is a film was authentic to Gaga’s real musical romantic drama that stars life struggles. and is produced and directed by In my opinion, Lady Gaga de- Contributed photo Bradley Cooper. serves the Oscar for the Best Ac- This film was Cooper’s directo- tress for this year. Broadway star Norm Lewis is coming to Mercyhurst as part of the MIAC series. rial debut, and I have to say that Her character was incredibly re- he did a fantastic job remaking latable, yet when it was her time and rewriting the film. to shine, she glowed up the entire This was the fourth remake of screen and captivated the entire the film, the most recent remake audience. He’s not your ‘Norm’al being the lauded 1976 version. The soundtrack for the film Cooper’s version revitalizes this was excellent, and Bradley Coo- film, and his character is a famous per’s singing really impressed me; and well-respected rock musician, whenever Lady Gaga sang, she MIAC guest performer Jackson Maine, who has a serious stole the show. By Erin Almeter “Confidences” and “Preaching Outstanding Featured Actor in a drinking problem and a troubled You cannot help but feel com- Staff writer to the Choir.” Musical from the Drama Desk past. pletely moved after hearing Coo- On television, he has appeared Award for his performance in He meets Ally, played by Lady per and Gaga sing the film’s main Norm Lewis is coming to Mer- on “Gotham,” “The Blacklist,” “Dessa Rose.” Gaga, after he hears her singing in song, “Shallow,” or when Lady cyhurst as a guest artist in the “Blue Bloods” and in the recur- In 2012, he was nominated for a bar after one of his shows. Gaga sings my personal favorite, Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & ring role of Sen. Edison Davis a Drama Desk Award, an Outer He quickly falls in love with “Always Remember Us This Way.” Culture series. on “Scandal.” Critics Circle and a Tony Award her and helps her career blossom I had really been looking for- Norm Lewis made his Broad- He also was on PBS’s Live for his performance in “Porgy & in the music industry; his career ward to seeing this movie for sev- way debut in 1993 and has done from Lincoln Center production Bess.” simultaneously falls into a down- eral months and had been reading extensive work both on and off of “Show Boat” with Vanessa On Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m., Lewis ward spiral. articles and watching YouTube Broadway. Williams, in “Norm Lewis: Who will be teaching a master class in I am a huge Bradley Cooper videos and interviews prior to the Off Broadway, Lewis has per- Am I?” and in “New Year’s Eve: the Walker Recital Hall that will fan, so I had very high expecta- release date. formed in “Dessa Rose,” “Rag- A Gershwin Celebration” with be free and open to the public. tions regarding his acting, and he I saw the premiere of A Star is time,” “Dreamgirls,” “Sweeney Diane Reeves. The students who will perform well surpassed these expectations. Born, and then saw it again five Todd” and “The Fantasticks,” Most recently, Lewis was seen are Aaron Holman, Alexis Webb, He truly dedicated himself to days later. among others. on NBC’s special of “Jesus Jacob Tretinik, Abby Larimore, this role, and spent hundreds of I am big fan of movies centered On Broadway, he has per- Christ Superstar Live in Con- Erin Fink and Jillian Johannes. hours learning to play the gui- around music, and as I said, I had formed in “Porgy & Bess,” “Sond- cert,” in which he worked along- Lewis will also be performing a tar, and performed at Coachella very high expectations for the heim on Sondheim,” “The Little side John Legend, Sara Bareilles concert on Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in and Glastonbury without being film. Mermaid,” “Les Misérables,” and Alice Cooper. Walker Recital Hall. booed offstage. That being said, I give the film “Chicago,” “Amour,” “The Wild In 2014, Lewis was recognized Tickets for the Friday concert Cooper poured his whole heart a 9/10. Party,” “Side Show,” “Miss Sai- for making history as the first can be purchased in the Box Of- into this role, using his own pain I highly recommend going to gon” and The Who’s “Tommy,” African American to perform fice. and addiction (which he was re- see it, as well as downloading the in which he debuted. on Broadway as the Phantom in Adult tickets are $30, senior luctant to talk about prior to tak- album on Spotify or AppleMusic, In addition, Lewis has been “The Phantom of the Opera.” tickets are $25, and student/ ing on this role) to portray per- because it is filled with bangers. on the big screen in the mov- Lewis has received numerous youth tickets are $20. fectly a great artistic talent who is ies “Magnum Opus,” “Winter’s nominations for awards. As always, they are free to Mer- broken inside and deals with seri- Tale,” “Sex and the City 2,” In 2005, he was a nominee for cyhurst students with an ID. ous addiction.  Wednesday, October 31, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11

THEATRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW ‘Women on the Verge’ had audience on verge of tears of laughter this weekend By Sarah Klein clusion when Lucía – aiming at Staff writer Iván – shoots Malik, after Pepa saves Iván from the bullet. “Women on the Verge of a Iván realizes that he wants to be Nervous Breakdown” was a tre- with Pepa, but Pepa knows that mendous success. she must let him go. The musical, based on the The final song is an emotional 1988 Spanish romantic comedy, harmony between the four wom- was filled with well-put-together en who all look forward to the songs and the full spectrum of future. emotions. The musical, set in Madrid in Alexis Webb (senior, Music) the late 1980s, had masterfully starred as Pepa, a small-time ac- performed songs that combined tress who begins to unravel af- traditional Spanish and contem- ter her boyfriend Iván, played by porary rhythms. Jacob Tretinik, (senior, Biology) Each song was catchy, and the suddenly moves out, leaving a variety of emotions kept it engag- vague message on her answering ing. machine. The strong cast delivered lines The matter becomes complicat- flawlessly, and the audience was at ed with the introduction of Lucía, different times laughing and shar- Iván’s ex-wife, and Carlos, their ing the pain of the main charac- son, played by Owen Hitt (senior, ter’s problems in love. Information Technology). I remained engaged through- Lucía, played by Abby Larimore Contributed photo out the entire performance, since (senior, contract major), was hilar- there were several twists in the ious with a tall black wig and cat- The cast of “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” at Taylor Little Theatre. plot. The songs were exciting and eye sunglasses. well performed, and I was kept Though she is suing Iván for them to the home of Pepa. model who unknowingly becomes The plot becomes more com- laughing at the lines and foils of the stolen years, she still loves him Pepa is at first unaware of Car- romantically involved with a ter- plicated with the addition of the characters on stage. and vindictively sets out to get re- los’ connection to Iván, but it rorist, Malik, played by Chance sleeping pill-spiked gazpacho, a The Taylor Little Theatre was venge on Pepa, his mistress. comes out. Wandler (freshman, Criminal Jus- man-hunt for the terrorist Malik, filled almost to maximum capac- Carlos and his fiancé Mari- Another character is Candela, tice). the news that Pepa is pregnant ity and the audience reacted well sa, played by Erin Fink (senior, played by Rosie Pregler (senior, These players come together on and the introduction of Iván’s to everything they saw. Biochemistry), are searching for Anthropology and Public History). Lucía’s day in court when they all surprising new lover. A round of applause for the apartments, and this search leads Candela, Pepa’s best friend, is a end up in Pepa’s apartment. The musical comes to its con- Mercyhurst Theater department!

NOTICE: MERCYHURST CIVIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 4 AT 3 P.M. IN THE PAC. PAGE 12 OPINION Wednesday, October 31, 2018

GOOD Advising Day is It’s Halloween today! Have a spooky day, everyone! a benefit for all take full academic advantage of to meet with me multiple times By Megan the opportunity to work that to help figure out my mess of a Siegfried Advising Day provides, it still is schedule. incredibly beneficial. In order to fix this problem Contributing writer For students, Advising Day is of not having enough time with used to rejuvenate their spirit. our faculty members, one of two The stress of scheduling is Have you been missing out on things could be done. something all college students are social interactions because of a Faculty could offer extended forced to deal with. rigorous schedule? slot times for those students who The anxiety becomes palpable Hang out with friends! feel they may need a little more BAD around campus; everyone knows Amid the stress of school time and shorter times for those what horrid thing is soon to work and scheduling pressures, who just need a quick check. come. Advising Day offers time for Offering the shortened Advising Day acts as a little some much-needed relaxation. meeting times would help to even There was a water main break on reprieve that helps students to My only complaint about out any serious time constraints campus over the weekend! bear those burdens until it is Advising Day is the limited caused by the extended meetings. finally time to schedule. amount of time available for the Another consideration would Advising day, a day of both actual meeting. be adding a second Advising Day. responsibility and rest, is a great Faculty often use Advising Day During the first day, advisers support for our student body. simply to check over schedules could guide students toward their It is a time for us as students that are already planned by the academic path and recommend to sit down and have serious student, and so they only allot 15 classes, while the second could discussions with our advisers to 30 minutes for each meeting. be used to quickly approve more about our academic futures. Not much can be accomplished well thought out schedules. The knowledge we gain in that short of a period of time. As is, Advising Day is a SAD from their insight is absolutely If students have more in-depth wonderful thing for the students priceless. questions, those answers are at our university. It is a wonderful thing that our going to take more time. It encourages faculty members Classes were not canceled because school mandates this time for us I know that I especially needed and their advisees to get together of the water main break. to spend with faculty. extra guidance this year during and discuss future plans and The opportunity to meet Advising Day. scheduling options. with professors one-on-one is Near the end of last semester, Improvements could certainly advantageous in and of itself, but I finally declared a major, having could be made. so is having an entire day free of started my Mercyhurst career as But overall, our students classes. an exploratory student. can only benefit from this After their meetings, the It took time for me to figure opportunity. students are free to go to work out what path I needed to follow I hope that everyone at immediately on the suggestions and what classes I should be Mercyhurst was able to take full given them by their adviser. catching up on. advantage of Advising Day this Even when students do not Luckily, my adviser was willing semester. The Merciad Halloween on campus Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Lauren Abbott Editor-in-Chief editormerciad everybody on campus. Halloween party every year in the Meghan Maker Managing Editor editormerciad By Paul Decorating the campus to Student Union Great Room. Kristian Biega News Editor newsmerciad Cohen make it terrifying and taking That is also where the English everyone on haunted tours? Department had its Halloween Marina Boyle Features Editor featuremerciad Contributing writer Bernard Garwig Sports Editor sportsmerciad What on earth is there to party last year. Lauren Ganger A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad dislike about that? The Honors Society carves Anthony Miller Opinion Editor opinionmerciad Does Mercyhurst University The Mercyhurst Student pumpkins, as does Circle K. Maria Williams Copy Editor copymerciad celebrate Halloween to a Government sure knows how to This is the first year, however, Megan Stubbs Ad Manager admerciad satisfactory extent? celebrate Halloween, and how when the Campus Ministry did Kristin Bowers Adviser kbowers Well, there is no such thing as to do so with clubs all around not carve pumpkins. celebrating Halloween too much, Mercyhurst University. However, despite that they are whether you are a kid or an adult. Circle K International, the still having a Halloween party on But I would ultimately say that Psych Club and many other Halloween night. the answer to the above question clubs have had or will be having The Grotto Commons gets The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper is yes. Halloween parties. decorated and I keep seeing signs of Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the Mercyhurst University, every The Autism Initiative Program around campus for a pumpkin- school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office year, holds two MAC/SAC events. has a Halloween party each carving contest. is in Hirt, Room 110. Our phone number is (814) 824-2376. “Don’t be a Drunken year, too. They now hold in the Knowing Parkhurst Dining Pumpkin” allows everybody to Student Union Great Room. Services, I’m pretty sure that there paint pumpkins while learning The Public Health Club made will be Halloween-themed foods. all about how to be safe with cards with leaves glued onto I hear that the Irish Club The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters alcohol. them for kids in hospitals. is holding its first meeting on must be signed and names will be included with the It is fun to celebrate On Halloween, many offices Halloween. I wonder if it will be letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, Halloween, but you need to be around campus give out candy to Halloween-themed. I’ll find out we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are safe, and I think this event does students. when I go. due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 a great job at teaching students Last year, Black Students for On the whole, I think that words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at how to be safe. Unity went trick-or-treating for Mercyhurst University celebrates [email protected]. “Haunted Hurst” is the UNICEF. Halloween to a very satisfactory ultimate Halloween party for The ambassadors have a extent.

The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are welcome and can be emailed to [email protected]. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 OPINION PAGE 13 Why Halloween is HURST STUDENTS the best holiday sweet is always needed to fix a Nor does it cause me to SPEAK UP By Samuel rough day. choke on downright suffocating Peterson Then, directly after Halloween humidity. night gets done wrapping up, I do not have to dress heavy, We asked: What is your favorite Staff writer there is Thanksgiving, which is as my fairly light jacket keeps me another personal favorite holiday plenty warm in the light breeze. Halloween candy? Halloween is an incredibly of mine. I can stay both indoors and magical time of the year for both But the holiday joy doesn’t outdoors without ever having Peter Pentz, freshman Intelligence myself and others. even stop there! the overwhelming feeling to run Studies major: “My favorite Halloween Factually, I know that it is While I’m passing out on the directly towards the nearest air candy would have to be Butterfingers. absolutely difficult to prove couch after gorging myself with conditioning unit. Peanut butter and chocolate is a great that something like a holiday is Thanksgiving dinner, I’ll close my Additionally, the leaves offer a combination, and I like my candies “magical,” but I think Halloween eyes. satisfying crunch on the ground, hard!” qualifies. And in a cold sweat, I will and the color they provide There are endless claims that I seemingly wake up with a Santa to every inch of every tree is can make to prove that Halloween hat on at my families Christmas unmatched. Adam Williams, sophomore is truly something magical. party. Keep them in your heart as Intelligence Studies major: “It would First off, Halloween is a After singing the many you trudge through the countless have to be candy corn. I am a person stepping stone to some major Christmas carols, I will take a massive mounds of Erie’s endless who is all about tradition, so candy corn holidays that provide even more deep breath. snowfall. is the perfect old candy that also tastes cheer. Then, before I seemingly even The candle in the pumpkin is great!” Halloween season starts right know anything is happening, that Halloween night falls right as October begins for much of I will be blowing into a bright before my birthday next month. the population. party horn while celebrating the That is something which For many people, October new year. only adds much more to the is not just the month in which Halloween ends a long holiday holiday being a gateway to more Sam O’Connell, sophomore Early Halloween occurs; the month dry spell, which unfortunately festivities. Childhood Education major: “My itself is a celebration building up we have to return to after New I can say with absolute favorite candy is 100 Grand bars to Halloween. Year’s Eve. confidence that Halloween truly because it’s that perfect combination During this time, the amount But, for me, it represents the is my favorite time of the whole of chocolate, crispy rice and caramel. I of holiday spirit possessed is beginning of that magical time year. used to eat those all the time before my incredible. of the year where a wonderful That is not because I don’t morning surf!” There are Halloween parties, holiday is around every single enjoy other holidays, but because dress-up days at work, spooky corner. during Halloween the events I Ben Vanderpool, sophomore Criminal decorations, contests, dances, The next holiday is not until can look forward seem almost Justice major: “York Peppermint Patties scary movies and comfortable all the way in February with endless. are my favorite Halloween candy. sweaters! Valentine’s Day, which is very hit I can anticipate the memories Because I really like mint and dark Beyond all of that, who could or miss for some. that will last. chocolate. The mint is very refreshing!” ever forget all the free candy Beyond that, I love the weather Memories of spending some every which way you can possibly and general atmosphere of the much-needed time with my turn your head? Halloween season. friends, parties, laughter, good On every counter corner, every I can smell the crisp, refreshing food, a new year and general Compiled by Aaron Qiao tabletop, every bedside table, one fall air. good times. can find free candy. It is, after so very long, crisp And the lasting of those Even if you are currently air that actually doesn’t burn my memories can be factually dieting, the allure of something face. proven. Student shares thoughts on talk from director of National Geospatial Agency event was Robert Cardillo’s agencies like the NGA are itself had a preexisting computer There is still great room and By Bernard repeated focus on positions increasingly putting out the call track for students to focus on, importance for people of these Garwig and careers involving Science, for people that can make sense but these new programs give expertises. Technology, Engineering and of massive amounts of collected even more opportunities and Most importantly of all, Sports editor Math, or S.T.E.M. for short. information. avenues for students to follow Director Cardillo emphasized Multiple times in his talk, It’s not that Director Cardillo’s and learn within. to the attending audience the For Intel, the future lies in Cardillo outlined how majors desired student can’t or does not All this is being done to enduring importance of the S.T.E.M. such as Data Science had exist at Mercyhurst. ensure not only that Mercyhurst human element in his field of This past Friday, students surged on his list of the NGA’s The fact is, Mercyhurst University remains a competitive work. within the Ridge College of workforce background. University has and is currently university, but that the graduates No artificial intelligence or Intelligence Studies and Applied Anyone following recent news responding to what is clearly a that are being produced here can computer can make the same Sciences had the privilege of or the events of the past two workforce trend. meet the growing demands of analysis and judgments in his going to hear Robert Cardillo, years knows how much of a Despite being primarily the market. field that the human analyst can director of the National spotlight has been put onto Big known as a liberal arts school, Despite the heavy focus make. Geospatial Agency (NGA), speak. Data. Mercyhurst University has on technology in the event, Overall, the event gave me a lot In Director Cardillo’s speech, Big Data, for those who do not repeatedly responded to what Director Cardillo emphasized to consider. or sales pitch as he described know, is the common term used the NGA and other agencies are that there is still an incredibly I hope that Robert Cardillo’s it, he outlined what the NGA’s to describe vast quantities of looking for. deep need for the more talk gave others much to think on purpose is. collected information. They have done this by traditional and old school as well. He also described the types of Much media and public first creating a Data Science Intelligence Studies. But if nothing else, Director students that he is searching for attention has been placed on the master’s program, followed The NGA is not looking to Cardillo’s visit to Mercyhurst internships and positions in the misappropriation and misuse by Cyber Security grad and fire Imagery Analysts. University was a solid NGA. of such data, such as with the undergrad programs, as well Nor are they looking to fire reaffirmation of the respect that As for myself, as an Cambridge Analytica scandal as a Data Science program for others with Cultural Studies, Mercyhurst University has both Intelligence Studies major, what earlier this year. undergraduates. Political Science, or History in the Intelligence Community struck me the most about the However, companies and The Intelligence Studies major backgrounds. and beyond. PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Lakers get two on PSU By Sam Peterson The Lakers eventually struck Staff writer back with Nuutinen scoring, fol- lowed by Sarah Hine, bringing the Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey Lakers within one goal. team won both of its games in a The score at the end of the struggle of a series against Penn second period was 4-3, Nittany State. Lions. In the face of adversity, the It didn’t take long for Mercy- Lakers showed off both their hurst to even the score out, with strength and tenacity. Nuutinen scoring another goal to That started Oct. 26 at 3 p.m., tie the game. when the puck dropped for the From here, the goaltending first game against the Nittany Li- on both sides prevailed, and the ons. Right from the start, it was game went to overtime. an even matchup, with the Lak- In overtime, a score seemed ers taking the slight advantage on unlikely as the clock continued to shots taken. count down toward a tie. However, the first period was The goalies on both sides made scoreless. incredible saves. The game remained scoreless Over the entire game, Mercy- until Emma Nuutinen shot the Sam Peterson photo hurst goalie Sarah McDonnell puck past Penn State goalie Jenna had 32 saves, and Chantal Burke Brenneman with 2:48 remaining Mercyhurst defender Molly Blasen skates forward as goalie Sarah McDonnell looks on at left. of Penn State stopped 24 shots. in the second period. But with five seconds left in Early in the third period, K.K. Everyone in the whole stadium among the crowd. However, the However, it was later tied up by overtime, Nuutinen scored yet Thiessen caught a ricochet and seemed to collectively hold their officials waved the goal due to Katie Rankin with only 23 sec- another goal. fired the puck for her first goal of breath as the Nittany Lions pulled offsides and the Lakers went on onds left in the first period. This completed her hat trick the season to put the Lakers up by their goal tender and launched a to win 2-1. Penn State took this momen- and gave the Lakers a 5-4 win in two. vicious assault on the Lakers. Oct. 27 started in much the tum and drove up the scoring in overtime. In response, the Nittany Lions With a mere four seconds same fashion. It was another ex- the second period to 4-1. The Lakers’ next game is at Lin- scored a goal, bringing them with- remaining, the Nittany Lions tremely even matchup. Lakers Penn State’s Loli Fidler scored denwood University in Missouri in striking distance to send the scored, tying up the game. Maggie Knot got the scoring two goals, and Natalie Heising on Nov. 3 ,with a start time of 6 game to overtime. The disbelief was palpable started at 16:09 in the first period. scored one as well. p.m. Women’s ice hockey’s HURST Sisti tied No. 2 for wins RESULTS Oct. 23, field By Marco Cicchino careers in our sport and are re- the game has ever seen, including champion Clarkson to overtime Staff writer garded as outstanding coaches,” three-time Olympic gold medal- in the NCAA quarterfinals. hockey vs. Sisti said. “I feel very proud to ist Meghan Agosta-Marciano, the “As a coach and a person, I Edinboro Don’t look now, but Mercyhurst have led such a successful pro- all-time leading scorer in women’s think all of us are always evolv- women’s ice hockey Head Coach gram and work with so many college hockey, and 2010 Kazmai- ing and trying to find new ways University: 1-0, Michael Sisti is back and ready to great student athletes, coaches er Award winner Vicki Bendus. to better ourselves,” Sisti said. “I Lakers (4-11) compete. and administrators. We have been However, the last four years think players today are more edu- But that’s the way he’s always fortunate to attract so many moti- have been trying times for the cated on nutrition and fitness than been, and now he has the data to vated and talented people over the program, with youth leadership in the past. Regardless who is in Oct. 27, men’s prove it. years.” and new faces both on the ice and our program, we stress the impor- In what is expected to be a Now in his 28th season coach- behind the bench. tance of education and graduat- soccer vs. East back-and-forth battle for one of ing college hockey, Sisti started In 2014, Sisti went 23-9-3 and ing as well as striving to improve Stroudsburg the top records in women’s col- behind the bench in 1990 at Cani- captured the CHA regular season in all areas of their lives”. University: 3-2 lege hockey, the trajectory just so sius College after scoring 74 goals title, but the postseason streak This season represents anoth- had it that a win in Syracuse on and 163 points in four years at his was halted with a home loss to er key challenge for the program. (OT), Lakers (Finish Oct. 13 tied Sisti with Harvard’s alma mater, becoming captain as RIT in the CHA semifinal. Brooke Hartwick graduated in season 9-6-2, 5-4-2 Katey Stone and Wisconsin’s a senior. Over the next three seasons, 2017 after four impressive sea- Mark Johnson for the career wins He left after three years to join he graduated several of the top sons on the Hill. The impassable PSAC) record by a coach (464). the then-Division II men’s pro- names in program history, includ- goaltending combination of Ken- But after sweeping the Lakers gram at Mercyhurst, reaching the ing Shelby Bram and Amanda nedy Blair and Sarah McDonnell, in Erie three weeks ago, John- national title game in 1995 while Makela in 2015; Emily Janiga, Jen- respective CHA Goaltending tro- Oct. 27, son took it back the following assistant and later associate coach na Dingeldein and Jaclyn Arbour phy winners last year and in 2016. women’s soccer day when the then-No. 2 Bad- under Rick Gotkin. in 2016; and Taylor Accursi and This coincided with Emma gers defeated Minnesota-Duluth In 1999, Sisti was appointed Jillian Skinner in 2017. Nuutinen’s first full season after vs. Mansfield and was poised to capitalize two head coach of the new women’s The Lakers returned to the guiding Finland to bronze in Py- University: 3-0, weeks later on a 5-1 Robert Mor- ice hockey program, and to this postseason in 2016, finishing the eong-Chang and returning stars ris win in Erie on Oct. 20. This day he is the only head coach the regular season and tournament Maggie Knott, Sarah Hine, Vil- Lakers (Finish season past Saturday, Oct. 27, he was program has ever known. championship double for the 10th ma Tanskanen, and Summer-Rae 8-9-1, 6-9-1 PSAC) upset at home by third-ranked Sisti guided the Lakers to an un- time in the CHA and 11th over- Dobson, have this team poised Minnesota, ending a 35-game precedented streak of 10 straight all. Over the following two years, to make another deep postseason winning streak at LaBahn Arena appearances in the NCAA tour- the team fell victim to quickly im- run. Oct. 28, men’s in Madison and keeping Sisti in nament between 2004 and 2013, proving Robert Morris, Syracuse “As we embark on our 20th record contention. including a national title game ap- and Penn State programs and last women’s season, it has been a water polo vs. Meanwhile, Stone picked up pearance in 2009 and three more season recorded the worst start in very rewarding experience,” Sisti Salem University: win 465 over Dartmouth on Oct. Frozen Four appearances in 2010, program history. said. “I hope (the current players) 14-15, Salem 19, but fell in Ithaca to No. 7 Cor- 2012 and 2013. The Lakers did rebound, how- are proud to be part of a program nell and Hamilton to No. 9 Col- He was named Coach of the ever, finishing second in the regu- with a successful tradition and re- (Lakers are 12-9, 4-2 gate this past weekend. Year in 2005 by the NCAA and lar season and knocking off Rob- alize they presently are carrying MAWPC) “Both Katey (Stone) and Mark 2007 by USCHO.com. He has ert Morris in the CHA title game the torch for us and are a key part (Johnson) have had remarkable graduated some of the best names before taking eventual national of molding our future.” Wednesday, October 31, 2018 SPORTS PAGE 15 MU beats Gannon 38-21 By Bernard Garwig tially after the next drive with a Sports editor Bryce Mostoller via Doug Altavil- la touchdown, but they continued In a game that saw little break to trade scores with the Golden from a constant light rain, the Knights until the end of the sec- Mercyhurst football squad broke ond quarter. a first-half scoring deadlock to At the very end of the quarter, pull away and top Erie rival Gan- the Lakers converted their final non University 38-21. drive of the half with a Mark The Oct. 27 game saw Lak- Shafer field goal to put them up ers running back Garrett Ow- 24-21. ens make a statement with three The Golden Knights would not touchdowns and 268 rushing touch the scoreboard from this yards on the Golden Knights’ point on. home turf for the annual Niagara Owens and Mercyhurst run- cup. ning back Frederick Green added Owens, who broke a school two touchdowns to the Lakers’ record for all-purpose yards (419 tally in the third and fourth quar- for the game) would go on to be ter, respectively, for the 38-21 fi- the Pennsylvania State Athletic nal. Conference player of the week The Lakers’ (3-6) next oppo- for his performance. nent is the Clarion University However, it was ultimate- Golden Eagles, who come to Erie ly defense that played a key role for a Nov. 3 game. in shutting down the Golden The Golden Eagles are 4-5 for Knights’ star running back, Mar- Amelia Kanonczyk photo the year, and were beaten by the cus Jones. Lakers last year in a close 21-18 Jones was held to a net of 152 The Lakers hoist the Niagara cup victoriously after their 38-21 victory over the Gannon University on Oct. 27. The victory marks the third year in a row that the Lakers football squad has beaten Erie rival Gannon. victory at Clarion. yards and a touchdown. The season will end Nov. 10 The first quarter saw both The Golden Knights got up ini- soon followed on the next drive his first score of the game. with the veterans game against teams trade touchdowns. tially with a touchdown but was with Owens and the Lakers for The Lakers took the lead ini- Millersville University. Men’s ice hockey falls LET’S GO, to Army in home series LAKERS! By Breonna Bailey Nov. 2, Edinboro Staff writer University @ 6 Unfortunately, the Mercyhurst Lakers men’s ice hockey team fell p.m.: Volleyball vs. short this weekend as they hosted Edinboro Army West Point on Oct. 26 and University 27 at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. On Oct. 26, the Lakers fell 1-5 to Army. The Lakers’ only goal Nov. 2-3, was scored by Ethan Johnson. Johnson got the Lakers on the Mercyhurst Ice board at 3:15 of the first period, Center @ 7:05 with an assist from Devon Dan- iels. p.m.: Men’s Ice The Lakers held the lead, but it Hockey vs. did not last long. Six minutes later, Army an- Rochester Institute swered the Lakers goal and tied of Technology the game. Aaron Qiao photo During the second period, Army capitalized on the power The Lakers line up at their end of the ice before the start of the game against Army West Point. Nov. 3, Tullio play, giving Army the lead. Field @ noon: Just 1:22 later, however, Army fered an overtime loss to Army period with a power-play goal to power play while Army was 2-of- tallied another one, giving the West Point, 3-2. answer the Lakers. 7 for the game. Football vs. team a 3-1 lead. Dalton Hunter got the Lakers Michael Wilson found the back “We just have to keep working Clarion University At 13:41 of the third period, on the board first with a pow- of the net for Army with 10.1 hard and keep battling and find Army found the back of the net er-play goal with assists from seconds left in regulation. a way to get better,” head coach again for a 4-1 lead. Taylor Best and Joseph Duszak. The play was initially put under Rick Gotkin said following the Nov. 3-4, With 51 seconds left in the The Lakers strengthened their review but was deemed a good- back-to-back losses against Army Cathedral Prep: third period, Army scored an lead with a goal from Matthew goal. West Point. empty net goal, ending the game Whittaker, assisted by Derek With the teams 1:37 into over- The Lakers return to action on Men’s water polo with five goals to the Lakers’ one. Barach and Josh McDougall. time, Michael Wilson netted one Nov. 2-3 against Rochester Insti- at the CWPA In goal for the Lakers was Ste- The Lakers started the third pe- for Army, ending the contest. tute of Technology at the Mercy- fano Cantali, who made 22 saves riod with a 2-0 lead over Army. Cantali was in net for the Lak- hurst Ice Center. championship in net for the Lakers. However, Army found its way ers, making 30 saves. Puck-drop is 7:05 p.m. both On Oct. 27, the Lakers suf- onto the board early in the third The Lakers were 1-for-7 on the nights. PAGE 16 Wednesday, October 31, 2018