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Vol. 80 No. 7 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 November 1, 2006

THE ERCIAD M County Council is considering a ban on smoking 15th career fair that could affect restaurants, bars and students biggest in history

The record number of employers By Merissa Frank this year may indicate a better market, Contributing writer Curb your butt Rizzone believes. “After 9/11, campus recruiting took a hit. An improvement From freshmen to seniors, now is the in the economy is being shown,” Riz- time in life when we must defi ne who zone said. we are in terms of a career. Those of us Students can expect to see employers who didn’t become an astronaut or an from the CIA, Border patrol, WJET TV actor will be looking for other options and Enterprise Car Rental. at the Career Fair this week. In addition, there are 26 nursing A record number of employers, from companies, several police departments, local to national, will gather at the Ath- 25 HRIM companies and 20-25 groups letic Center on Nov. 2 from 1-4 p.m. geared towards Intel. What does that mean to us? Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Well, for those seniors, it means fi nd- Cleveland Clinic will make their fi rst ing a niche for after graduation. For appearances at the Career Fair. underclassmen, it is an opportunity to Locally, White Lodging Services will seek out internships, which could lead also be at the Career Fair. They are to future employment. the lodging service associated with the Frank Rizzone, associate director of Bayfront Convention Center opening Career Services, expects at least 700 in summer 2007. Mercyhurst students at the 15th Annual This is an opportunity for seniors to Career and Job Fair this Thursday. spread their résumé, meet with com- In addition to Mercyhurst, Gannon, panies and fi nd opportunities they may Penn State Behrend, Edinboro and not have otherwise found. Allegheny will be sending students to the fair. “Groups come up and take advantage Please see Career on page 3 Andrew Finkel photo of the Career Fair. It’s a cooperative Students smoke in front of the main entrance to the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. The smoking effort,” Rizzone said. ban proposal may call for a greater proximity from buildings when smoking.

private areas. for an unhealthy environment.” By Joshua Wilwohl Kidd said that outdoor places used by Freshman Tyler Burton said the ban Editor-in-chief the public could also be affected and should be passed because of health includes arenas like football stadiums. concerns. It may soon be lights out for students According to Director of Athletics “Second-hand smoke is bad and who like to smoke. Pete Russo, all athletic areas like the ice induces health risks,” said Burton. According to Erie County Depart- arena and stadium are smoke free. Sophomore Rachel Auld thinks the ment of Health Tobacco Program The ordinance, however, largely ban is good in restaurants, but not Coordinator Kelly Kidd, the board affects those students who enjoy nights bars. made a recommendation to Erie on the town. “I think people could go outside if County Council last week proposing a According to Kidd, the ban would they need to smoke,” said Auld. “How- smoke-free county. force restaurants and bars in the county ever, I think it’s unrealistic to ban all The recommendation, said Kidd, to become smoke free. smoking in bars; maybe just restaurants encompasses all public places or Kidd also said that current areas would be good.” “…enclosed areas where the public is where smoking is allowed outside build- Auld said that bar customers seem permitted.” ings could be moved a greater distance more interested in smoking. Andy Finkel photo Both public and private education from the establishments. “Bars attract a different crowd than Students asked questions and raised concerns about the campus facilities are included in the ordinance She noted that the ordinance is still restaurants,” she said. “More people community during the town meeting on Oct. 30. as well, she said. under review by County Council. smoke when they drink, so I don’t Kidd noted, though, that she was not College students have mixed opinions think bar owners would be interested sure about residence halls or apartments on the possibility of having a smoke- in making their customers mad and not Students voice opinions on campuses. free county. allowing them to smoke.” “It (the ordinance) probably means Freshman Katelyn Bundy said the ban Not so, says the manager of Sherlock’s response to fi ve questions. places like hallways and lobbies,” she will help curb her habit. and Park Place, Beverly Walker. She By Jessica Kocent The questions included how would you said. “It will be easier for me to quit smok- thinks the ban won’t affect business. News editor describe Mercyhurst; why is Mercyhurst Kidd also said that smoking in private ing,” she said. “This had been a goal of “I think people will get used to it,” she special; how can Mercyhurst achieve residences will not be monitored. mine for months.” said. “You look at places like New York Turnout was small for the fi rst Stra- “academic excellence;” what are Mercy- Mercyhurst College Associate Vice Senior Katie Tredent supports the and California where the ban is already tegic Planning Town Meeting. hurst’s challenges; and what is missing President of Residence Life Laura ordinance. in place and it hardly has an effect.” An estimated 50 people, about fi fteen from Mercyhurst? Zirkle said that the Offi ce of Residence “The boundaries of smoking and According to Kidd, the ordinance is of them students, were timid at fi rst, but Hosey announced that all comments Life will have to follow any rule stated non-smoking in restaurants and bars still in discussion with County Coun- warmed up a little after the microphone are insightful and will be helpful in the in the ordinance. are not nearly what they should be,” cil. had to be passed around the crowd. Strategic Planning process. According to Zirkle, there are smok- she said. “Right now, council is dedicated in The evening began with an introduc- ing apartments on campus that allow “It’s proven that second-hand smoke considering the idea of a smoke-free tion from Heidi Hosey, Vice President students to smoke in their living area. is unhealthy, and smoke carries through- county,” she said. “We hope to see this of Strategic Planning, encouraging all Please see Town on page 3 Zirkle also said residence life consid- out any restaurant and/or bar, regard- pass by the fi rst of the year.” attendees to say whatever they want in ers the residence halls and apartments less of your placement, which makes Campus news briefs

Compiled by editorial staff/from mercyhurst.edu News briefs submissions Student directories host “Refresh from Stress” on Friday, top. Of the fi ve colleges participating, Mass of All Souls If there are any news-related activi- Students should watch for MSG’s Nov. 3 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Mercyhurst far outdistanced its com- The All Souls Day Mass is scheduled ties in academic departments or student directories next week. MSG in the Student Union. The night will petitors, raising $10,782, a 55 percent for Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8 a.m. The campus clubs, please submit a brief representatives will bring the directo- include free pilates and yoga classes gain over last year’s total of $6,963. Mass is for family members of the paragraph describing the event to ries around to students. along with free manicures and pedi- college community who died Nov. 2, [email protected] or call cures. Fall play slated for 2005, to Nov. 2, 2006. (814) 824-2376. Dodgeball tournament December The annual dodgeball tournament Mercyhurst nails WQLN This year’s fall play, Shakespeare’s Record number of Open mike night hosted by the Student Activities Coun- Collegiate Challenge “12th Night,” is scheduled for Dec. 7- students get internships Lumen, the student literary and arts cil is planned for Saturday, Nov. 4 from For the fi rst time since 2002 when 9 in Taylor Little Theater. Admission During school year 2005-06, the journal of Mercyhurst College, will 9 p.m. to midnight in the REC. WQLN launched the friendly fund- for students is $1. Times have yet to career services offi ce placed and super- host an “open mike” event on Wednes- raiser pitting area colleges against be announced. vised 370 interns in 20 states and fi ve day, Nov. 1, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Stress free night each other in raising money for public foreign countries, up from 305 interns The Student Activities Council will broadcasting, Mercyhurst came out on in 2004-05. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD November 1, 2006

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Three Mercyhurst Police and Safety Log profs leave their World Briefs October 26 October 29 International news Larceny/Theft Liquor Law Violation traces in case book Student union 3807 Lewis Ave. Compiled by Closed Closed Jessica Kocent Spaniard held by Adovasio has been in the ar- By Kate Collins College Discipline State Citation chaeological fi eld for 37 years From BBC News gunman in Gaza City Contributing writer and has performed archaeo- October 28 A Spanish man has been kid- logical research in 27 different Liquor Law Violation October 29 napped by Palestinian gunmen Every forensic expert knows states across the country along Parking Lot #10 Criminal Mischief in the central Gaza town of Deir that with every contact lies a with fi ve foreign countries. Closed Parking Lot #23 al-Balah. trace. Dirkmaat, chair of the Applied College Discipline Closed Roberto Vila, 34, an aid worker Edmond Locard made this Forensic Science Department, with a Spanish charity, was taken statement famous in the forensic is known for conducting over October 29 from his vehicle and forced into world with the Locard Theory. 200 forensic anthropology for Liquor Law Violation another car, his colleague told AP Now, this statement has be- nearly 40 coroners, medical 3923 Lewis Ave. news agency. come a book title, a book that examiners, state police and has Closed The Hamas government and its features three of Mercyhurst even assisted the FBI in numer- State Citation rival Fatah party have denounced professors. Dr. James Adovasio, ous cases. Dirkmaat has also the kidnapping. Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, and Dr. been involved with some of the Many foreigners have recently Steven Symes will have their biggest U.S. fatalities including been abducted in Gaza. Most expertise and real-life cases one that we all know well, the of them have been freed un- showcased in the book “Every crash that occurred near Som- harmed. Contact Leaves a Trace” by erset, Pa. on Sept. 11. Last week, a Spanish photog- Connie Fletcher. Symes is an expert in saw and rapher for the AP news agency The book was published in knife mark analysis, particularly was kidnapped in Gaza City and August 2006. It showcases on bone structure. He has pro- Gaza has seen a lot of tur- released 16 hours later. crime scene experts knowledge, vided analysis of cut marks in work, and verdict. The experts some 200 dismemberment cases Stern says “Climate change fi ght can not wait” range from beat cops, detec- and 500 knife wound cases. He tives, prosecutors and forensic has also served as a consultant A report by economist Sir Nicholas Stern suggests that global anthropologist like our faculty to pathologists, attorneys and warming could shrink the global economy by 20%. members featured in the book. criminal investigators in the But taking action now would cost just 1% of global gross domestic Among the contributors found U.S. and Canada. Along with Jessica Kocent Photo product, the 700-page study says. in the book, Mercyhurst College this, he has applied bone trauma The check will be presented to Gary Bukowski this week. Tony Blair said the Stern Review showed that scientifi c evidence supplied the largest number of analysis to human rights inves- of global warming was “overwhelming” and its consequences “di- case studies, experience, and tigations throughout the world. sastrous.” knowledge than any other insti- Symes still awaits his copy of Ambassador Club tution of higher learning. the book and is excited to see “I think it’s pretty cool that our his expertise in print. Poland and Germany professors, the professors that I With this knowledge and gives to Marchant attempt to bury past am lucky enough to be taught extensive experience, the by, are contributing, still, to Mercyhurst forensic and ar- The leaders of Germany and things outside of Mercyhurst,” cheology professors have pro- scholarship fund Poland have pledged to improve said junior forensic science vided Fletcher with information relations between the two coun- major Ryan Cox. “It just goes regarding recovery at a crime ulty members of the D’Angelo By Katie Tredent tries. to show how much experience scene, the processing of the School of Music was selfl ess and Contributing writer In Berlin they discussed two and credibility they have.” scene, evidence collection, from the heart. issues souring ties - a gas pipeline Adovasio, director of the evidence contamination, and Sophomore Joe Jablonski not- that bypasses Poland, and WWII- Mercyhurst Archaeological solving the crime through dif- This fall, the Ambassador’s ed, “As my mentor, teacher, and era claims against the country Institute is the primary excava- ferent types of evidence. Club launched its annual spirit friend, Mark Marchant taught made by Germans. tor of the Meadowcroft Rock- The book takes the readers in basket raffle. The raffle was me more than he knows. His life Polish PM Jaroslaw Kaczynski shelter as well as the author of to the world of the professional, to support a scholarship fund, impacted mine so much that I won assurances that Germany “The First Americans,” a book our professors, and shares their dedicated in loving memory of will carry him, and his teachings, would not let Poland be stranded that asks the question, who were words, their knowledge, and former faculty member Mark with me forever.” without gas. the fi rst humans in America? their stories. Marchant. “Mark Marchant kept the He described meeting German The Ambassadors decided on D’Angelo School of Music on Chancellor Angela Merkel as “a the Mark Marchant scholarship track. He helped us grow and good experience.” because of his impact on the develop our department through He said he hoped it would help Mercyhurst community. his vast knowledge of the cur- “build good relations between Funding provided In addition, several Ambassa- riculum,” said choral director, our countries ... and maybe also Prime Minister Jaroslaw dors had Marchant as a teacher Rebecca Ryan. “Mark was our good personal relations.” Kaczynski through their involvement with familiar cry when we needed for documentaries the music and dance departments help. We miss him terribly.” Cleric seeks health leave at Mercyhurst College. Although Mark’s devotion mentary. Hers will deal with the Marchant, who died on Aug.. to the students and faculty will Australia’s top Muslim cleric By Sarah Caram subject of immigration. 26 at 52, was the heart of the forever live on in our hearts; the Contributing writer at the centre of a storm over his “Immigration, is something D’Angelo School of Music. Ambassador’s donation toward comments about immodestly that is being covered in the news Alongside his years of teaching his scholarship is one more ef- dressed women has asked for Faculty Advisor for Hurst on a day-to-day basis, more in experience, Marchant’s astound- fort towards securing his legacy “indefi nite leave.” Television Brian Sheridan and some channels than others. But ing musicianship was well known at Mercyhurst College. Sheikh Taj el-Din al-Hilali had senior communications major whether we are aware of it or within the community. “We would like to thank the asked for leave from his duties at Esther Claros have both received not we are on the brink of a He played timpani and percus- Mercyhurst College community Sydney’s main Lakemba Mosque, scholarships for their Diversity series of changes that will affect sion with Erie’s Philharmonic, for their help in making this raffl e he said in a statement read on Grant Awards. the United States and the rest of Chamber Orchestra, Ballet and a success. We could not have his behalf. “Diversity grants provide the the world permanently,” Claros Opera Theater Orchestra. reached our goal without your Earlier, he was taken to hospital means for both students and explained. He was also a highly regarded assistance,” said the adviser of with chest pains after collaps- faculty to express their opinions “The U.S. has always prided conga player, well-versed in Latin the Ambassador’s Club, Lindsey ing. on what they believe are issues itself in being the land of the free and Afro-Caribbean rhythms Kole. He again apologized for his worthy enough to be studied and of opportunities, it is for this and styles. Marchant also played “The Ambassadors are very comments comparing immod- and crafted in order to provide reason that many people cross its for many years with Key West proud to have reached their goal estly dressed women to “uncov- the public with information and borders in search of (the) ‘Ameri- Express. of $500, which will be properly ered meat.” promote understanding and can Dream,’” Claros said. Marchant was an inspiration dedicated to the scholarship fund He said his suggestion that awareness on these matters,” Claros also believes that the to many. His patience and dedi- later on this week.” women who did not wear a Claros said. funding will benefi t students. cation to the students and fac- headscarf attracted sexual assault “To get the funding for the “It is important for someone had been taken out of context creation of documentaries, both who feels passionately about an Sheikh Taj el-Din al-Hilali and “misinterpreted.” Sheridan and Claros had to fi ll issue to speak their part, in order out an application that was re- to contribute to their general Sri Lanka and rebels clashes after talks fail viewed by Dr. Gamble,” Sheridan understanding, and in turn pro- UnlimitedUnlimited said. vide the respect and importance Sri Lankan forces and Tamil Tiger rebels have exchanged heavy This application consisted chosen topics deserve,” Claros artillery fi re in northern Jaffna peninsula, just a day after peace talks of explaining the scope of the said. TanningTanning failed. project, who would be involved “The individuals who will Residents in Jaffna described hearing explosions and said the shell- and how it would benefi t Mercy- contribute to this project are out- ing was heavier than usual. hurst’s mission. standing not only in their passion Until 2007 Both sides accused each other of starting the fi ghting. It is not clear Sheridan will use the funding for the chosen fi eld, but because $$ if there have been casualties. for the creation of a documen- they are all in one way or another only Government and rebel negotiators met over the weekend in Ge- tary called “Streetlights, Stage part of and are directly affected neva, but failed to break the deadlock. Lights and the Nightlife” and by the issue of immigration.” 3939 Talks broke down over the issue of the main A9 highway connect- will have the responsibility of Claros continued. inin ourour BronzeBronze SeriesSeries BedsBeds ing Jaffna with the rest of the country. the actual filming part of the Sheridan believes it is impor- untiluntil DecemberDecember 31,31, 20062006 process. tant for students to have the Brazil’s Lula wins “Streetlights, Stage Lights and ability to produce documentaries Get Darker Faster in Affordable Luxury! the Nightlife” is “…a documen- within their reach. • • LargestLargest SalonsSalons == NONO WaitingWaiting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio tary of what African Americans “It offers them the opportunity • • OpenOpen 77 DaysDays aa WeekWeek Lula da Silva has been re-elected did for fun and entertainment to be creative,” Sheridan said. • • AppointmentsAppointments NeverNever NeededNeeded in a clear victory, polling more after dark in Erie, Pennsylva- The production of documenta- • • VotedVoted Erie’sErie’s #1#1 TanningTanning SalonSalon than 60% of the vote against rival nia between 1945-1975,” says ries will also “… expose them to Geraldo Alckmin. Sheridan different viewpoints and differ- In a victory speech, Lula said Claros will also use the fund- ent types of people,” Sheridan he would govern for all Brazilians ing for the creation of a docu- continued. and intensify efforts to alleviate K-Mart Plaza – Buffalo Rd. poverty during his second four- W. 38th & 899-9826 Peach & Pittsburgh Ave. Kuntz Rd. year term. 314-0286 864-9969 “We will give attention to the Got a beef? Need to share your opinion? most needy. The poor will have Send a letter to the Merciad. preference in our government,” #OUPON#ODE03 President Luiz Inacio Lula e-mail: [email protected] WWWSUNYOURBUNSCOM da Silva he said. November 1, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Town Meeting brings Anthropologists campus problems to light learning and the updating of technological abilities, were also make their way to a concern. Finances and expansion were a major concern as well. Including what to do with the endowment ‘Hurst for regional and how to expand while main- taining quality of education. Another interesting point, brought up by administration, forensics meeting not students was the lack of discussion about student life and how that can be improved. Cincinnati. Along the same lines, many of By Sarah Sheehan About 70 people attended the Contributing writer the coaches expressed the lack of meeting where 13 people pre- student involvement at sporting sented papers on Saturday. Andrew Finkel photo events, and to have more of a This past weekend, the Applied Topics covered in the papers College administrators await their chance to speak out on concern for nontraditional stu- Forensic Science department included ethics involved in the the future of Mercyhurst at Monday evening’s town hall dents on and off campus. held the 22nd Annual Meeting fi eld considering Native Ameri- meeting. Despite meager attendance, for the North East Forensic can remains and sympathy for and a somewhat apathetic crowd, Anthropology Association (NE- family members. Continued from page 1 extended spirituality, a Mercy Hosey said, that “she was glad FAA). Others presented cases on tradition and loving people. that students were given the op- This meeting was organized which they have worked, differ- Hosey said that the process was A few suggestions were made portunity to speak…and though by Nicholas V. Passalacqua, a ent aging methods and discus- important because this system about the future of Mercyhurst it was a small group, they were second year graduate student in sion about trauma. works “from the ground up.” College, as far as retaining the tri- vocal and there has been a lot of the Master of Science program On Sunday morning, Dr. Debra Thompson, a represen- mester system, increasing inter- information given already.” for Forensic and Biological An- George Milner of Pennsylvania tative from Strategy Solutions, national awareness, and making She would also like to remind thropology. State University, presented a

facilitated the Town Meeting. sure that Mercyhurst remembers students that if missed the meet- Dr. Steven A. Symes, assistant File Photo workshop entitled, “Transition The beginning of the meeting it is a learning institution, not a ing they can attend the next Town professor of the Applied Foren- Dr. Steven Symes hosted Analysis: A New Means of had very little negative feedback corporation. Meeting on November 9, or they sic Science department, hosted the event this year. Estimating the Age of Adult about Mercyhurst as a whole. The Mercyhurst community, can leave their suggestions online the event this year. Skeletons.” Attendees said that Mercyhurst suggested that the college stay at stratplan.mercyhurst.edu. Forensic Anthropology is the it is a very good opportunity This workshop described a had a good sense of community, ever-changing and aware of study of skeletal remains as for students to get experience computer-based method for a beautiful and safe campus, an the global marketplace. Online it relates to legal significance. in a semi-professional setting estimating age from multiple Different areas of interest for and to meet other students and age progressive changes in the forensic anthropologists are age professionals in the same fi eld,” skeleton. at death estimation, stature esti- Passalacqua said. The method can only be uti- Career Fair to showcase MC mation, sex determination and The meeting was attended by lized with adult skeletal remains. trauma analysis. undergraduates, graduate stu- However, statistically the method Heise, a sophomore Intelligence ing to get out her name do a All of this information is re- dents and professionals within is unbiased and yields 95% con- Continued from page 1 Studies major. little networking and use it as vealed through a careful study the fi eld of forensic anthropol- fi dence intervals. Heise, an Erie native, is inter- practical experience in talking to of the bones. ogy and anthropology. The workshop described the All seniors should already have ested in White Lodging for Erie, companies. NEFAA is an informal meet- People came from schools method, demonstrated how to their résumé, but it may also be but it is a Business Intel group, Rizzone hopes to see as many ing that gives students and pro- ranging from Florida State, In- use the computer program, and useful to underclassmen. so it’s not quite what he will look as 1,000 Mercyhurst students at fessionals within the field the dianapolis University, Michigan held a discussion afterwards. “Undergrads looking for in- for Thursday. this career fair. With over 130 possibility to discuss topics of State University, University of Symes explained, “We were ternships should go to the fair Anne Sobol, a junior Sports possible employers, it would be concern. Pittsburgh, Cornell University honored to host NEFAA at to see what’s offered,” Rizzone Medicine major, plans on stop- an easy goal to accomplish. It also gives students an op- and New York University. Mercyhurst College on its 25th said. ping by the Cleveland Clinic’s “We at Career Services would portunity to generate topics of Other professionals came from Anniversary.” Junior secondary education table for more information and appreciate a strong student turn- research. as far away as Toronto, Wash- major Pete Wilt doesn’t plan on possible internship opportuni- out,” says Bob Hvezda, Director “NEFAA is important because ington D.C., Newfoundland and attending the career fair. ties. of Career Services and Intern- “I’m student teaching, so I “As juniors, we’re going to have ship Opportunities. “This is a don’t really need to go,” Wilt to fi nd jobs next year. It’s a good key way to showcase the college. said. opportunity because companies Students should know the fair “I’m going to the career fair are coming to us,” said Elyse is free to them and doesn’t cost because I am interested in secur- Lagana, junior Communication the college anything. We actually ing an internship for summer, major. make money from it, which goes but I am also trying to spread Lagana has an internship under into a Breast Cancer Scholarship my résumé around,” said Ryan her belt, but plans on attend- Fund.” Take an Online Class

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Dr.Frank G.Pogue,President One of the 14 universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD November 1, 2006 CAMPUS LIVING To contact: [email protected] The truth about how to apply to grad school Don’t understand the process, nervous about when to begin, overwhelmed by it all? This editor feels the same

War or 20th century feminist that suits you both academically Also keep in mind that you will By Chelsea Boothe literature, respectively. Because and fi nancially, you need to look get a better recommendation if Contributing writer of the small amount of fl exibil- into application requirements, you give these individuals more Specifi cs of the GRE ity you have, where you apply is especially to see if your program time to write them before the I fi nd myself near the comple- rarely your choice, but seems to requires a GRE or subject GRE deadline. The GRE is the standardized test for graduate schools that has tion of my first trimester of be left up to fate. score. Next is the issue of the ré- a quantitative, verbal and analytical writing section. The test is out my last year at the ‘Hurst, and Once you have narrowed your The weight of the GRE seems sumé. Much debate on the issue of 1600 and, on average, more competitive graduate schools will I realize how unprepared I am fi eld of study, the next step is to asinine, because it doesn’t really has been going around about expect at least a 1300. The entire format of the GRE will change for the process of applying to locate schools with mentors in measure your intelligence; how- whether or not it should be more in January 2007. It will be longer with more writing sections but graduate school. your fi eld who accept graduate ever, schools will look at this than one page long. calculator use will be permitted in the quantitative sections. It all began back in the begin- students under their tutelage. fi rst, if your score is nowhere First of all, in the academic Additionally, this test is unique because the level of diffi culty ning of September when a pre- E-mail works if these individuals near their average they won’t world, it is not a résumé but of a question depends on whether you correctly or incorrectly pared friend of mine informed respond to student inquiries. It even look at the rest of your ap- curriculum vitae. answer the one before it. For this reason the fi rst 10 questions me she was taking the GREs. helps if someone in your fi eld, plication. It’s scary but true. The vitae can be longer than are weighted heavier than the rest. At that point, a seed had been like a professor, can help you All graduate schools also re- a page, but you don’t want it While some argue that there is not a way to study for the GRE, sown. I thought about it off to be nauseating. Keep off the they are crudely mistaken. and on for a few weeks and it high school information and too For instance, if math isn’t your subject, or if you don’t remember occurred to me that I needed to many inconsequential factoids. all the rules, then you need to study. I paid a math major to help look into when my applications Everyone in graduate However, another very impor- me go through the entire quantitative section of a GRE prep book for graduate school were due. tant service your vitae provides and felt much more confi dent. If you have a weak vocabulary, This is the point when I began school is intelligent. is an exoskeleton for the people build it up with a study book. Because the test is completely to panic. I discovered I did not “ computer based it is also important to try at least one online test who write your recommenda- have until March to turn them in tions. Not that they will copy it to get a feel for it. as I was previously led to believe Stamina is what will help down, but it will provide them Now you can take the test whenever you want but, starting in by my own ignorance. In fact, with a glimpse of you that January, there will be set dates, like the SAT or ACT. You will two are due on Dec. 1. you succeed over the perhaps they previously did not want to know when these are so you don’t miss any application I quickly began to gather as have. deadlines. much information as possible on The last parts you will need When you take the GRE you can list the schools to which you what action to take next. others. to provide in your application want your results sent. However, if you try to do this after the Half the battle of applying to are a writing sample and your fact it will cost you $25 per school. graduate school is to fi nd one ” personal statement. that has a professor who teaches The writing sample should in your specifi c fi eld. build a bridge. quire recommendations. After be a strong piece of work that was the most daunting experi- ing on the institution. If you apply in certain fi elds, Another criterion you need to the GRE scores these are the shows your research capabilities, ence. The GRE tests you on a If I had realized all the steps like history, English, religious focus in on is whether or not the most important parts of your grasp of primary and secondary lot of things, but does not ask in the graduate school applica- studies, psychology or art, real- school offers monetary compen- application. When choosing pro- sources and ability to come up you to summarize yourself and tion process earlier, because life ize that schools you like may not sation. With correct fi nancing, fessors, employers, coaches or with insightful observations. why you want to study. gets busy and it is very easy to have a specialist in what interests graduate school should not put someone else to write these for Some schools will give you It would be a good idea to procrastinate. you the most. students into too much debt. you consider the person’s name specifi c page or word require- have someone who has written As my advisor told be, every- For instance, if you seek to However, smaller schools can- in regard to your fi eld, their writ- ments. For those who don’t, try one before look it over to see one in graduate school is intel- study history or English in not always guarantee fi nancial ing ability and your relationship to avoid more than 10 pages. what it is missing or if it has any ligent. Stamina is what will help graduate school, you specialize aid opportunities. with them in order to get the And last but not least is the extraneous information that isn’t you succeed over the others. in an area like the American Civil After you have located a school best possible letters. personal statement. For me this needed. Length varies depend- Lumen’s 2nd annual open mic From the Lumen editors: low anyone interested to share playing the instruments. The Lumen, Mercyhurst’s their poems or short stories. Along with beautiful po- Coffee in Erie annual literary magazine, is In addition, this year you will etry there will also be refresh- hosting its second annual Open also be able to have musical ac- ments. never tasted Mic Night. companiment with your work If you are interested in sub- It will take place in the great if you so choose. mitting, but aren’t sure what room of the Union on Nov. 1 You may sing your poetry; the Lumen is all about come I so good as at from 8 to 9:30 p.m. however, while the equipment this Wednesday to the Union. The French This is an opportunity to al- is there you must be the one ERI Street Cafe Christmas on Campus planning a reading of Clement Clarke By Courtney Stuempges Moore’s “‘Twas the Night Before Contributing writer Christmas.” “The joy you see makes you Thanks to volunteers at Mer- realize it’s worth all the time By Chelsea Boothe cyhurst, 100 underprivileged and effort you put into it,” said Campus Living editor kids from the Erie community junior, Jenee’ VanDeVelde, a will get a chance to enjoy the club representative. Coffee houses have, Christmas holiday this year. With the help of the events some would say unfortu- Christmas on Campus is a organizations, gifts, decorations, nately, become hubs of charity event hosted by the col- publicity, volunteer and social action and excitement. lege and the Offi ces of the Stu- and refreshments committees, No longer do big chains dent Union & Student Activities. the Student Union will be turned make them a place to relax The event will take place in the into a Christmas wonderland. “Not all these kids have the and drink a good cup of Student Union. “You know it’s worth your chance to have a great Christmas, coffee, “good” being the Students, clubs, athletic teams time just seeing the smile on the so this could be the highlight of operative word. and organizations volunteer kids’ faces,” said VanDeVelde. their holiday,” said Badger. “It’s However, there is now their time to give these children a “It’s a really fulfi lling event.” a really fun event, and it gets an option for the coffee taste of the Christmas spirit. Students volunteer as ‘buddies’ you into the Christmas spirit,” drinker who craves peace “It’s a great experience, to get for each child. Each student she added. with their caffeine. Photo by Chelsea Boothe to spend time with the kids,” said and child has a one-on-one in- Christmas on Campus will be The French Street Café The food is absolutely also are the proprietors of senior Lindsay Badger, a former teraction for three hours. The Saturday, Dec. 9, from noon-3 is located at 410 French St. amazing. My walnut chicken Pufferbelly Restaurant. They volunteer. children are escorted around the p.m. right next door to another salad sandwich was served on have been open for a little The children can look forward union to construct their various Volunteers are still needed. Erie favorite, the Puffer- a huge, fl uffy, buttery crois- over two years. to a variety of activities, com- crafts. They are then piled into For more information, contact belly Restaurant. sant that literally melted in my They claim, “Our goal is to prised of: visiting and a picture the great room to hear the read- Amy Todd at atodd11@mercy- This quaint, extremely mouth. provide our customers with with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, ing, participate in sing-alongs, hurst.edu or at 220-812-4157. relaxing café is not only in The soup of the day was di- high quality food at afford- free gifts, sandwiches, cook- have snacks and receive donated an isolated, yet easily acces- ablo shrimp and corn bisque, able prices.” ies and milk, sing-a-longs and presents. sible, location but it is also a which was equally enticing Their menu speaks for fabulous place to get either and warming. itself, and the price leaves breakfast or lunch. As for the desserts, the you with a smile. New designers working for Target While enjoying your brownies were as big as my The average large salad is delight you can sit by the fi st and the fruit salad was $4, the soup and salad com- yet modern line - perfect for the women’s clothing and under window and watch a quieter both fresh and perfectly bination is $5, one of their By Kim Ossi upcoming holiday party season. “Shop by Department,” choose MCT Newspapers side of Erie stroll past. sweet. They also had home- sandwiches is $5.50 and the Sarafpour’s line, which ranges “GO International.” A refreshing music blend made bagels, muffi ns, French average cost of a large spe- in price from $7.99 for a stone- Lush Cosmetics, known for plays in the background, toast and an assortment of cialty coffee is under three. For those of you who are ob- studded headband to $89.99 its natural ingredients and hand- as the cook in the kitchen other sweets. They also offer a coffee sessed with Target, you may have made products, has introduced a chimes in on the notes he The lone drawback to this punch card; for every nine noticed an intriguingly hip-look- line of deodorant powders. knows. new coffee is that it isn’t open coffees you buy the 10th ing section of women’s clothing, The powders use natural as- The French Street Café long enough. one is free. “GO International.” tringents to minimize sweating is a place where no one will Their hours are from 7 a.m. For students really enjoy Here’s the skinny: Target part- and antibacterial essential oils to pressure you to leave while to 3 p.m. Monday through the European style of ners with an awesome new help stop odors. you enjoy both the intense Friday. sitting in a quite cafe for designer. The powder is available in four aroma of coffee brewing and While they have available hours, while sipping an Unfortunatley, it is only avail- scents ($6.95 each, www.lush. a delicious piece of turtle seating, space is limited to fi ve espresso or enjoying a able for 60 days in stores and com). It is decidedly luxurious cheesecake. tables. comforting pastry, The online and then it’s gone. feeling and silky smooth. Not only can you sit down Each table is located near French Street Cafe is the Next is New York design- Up next was Mr. T.-the T with a perfectly brewed cap- an outlet, but there is not free coffee house for you. er Behnaz Sarafpour,who has stands for the powdered tea tree puccino, but you can decide Internet access. While it is a bit of a drive worrked with Target darling- herb used in this powder. Mr. on which one of their many However, they do welcome it is worth the opportunity Isaac Mizrahi. Sarafpour’s de- for a patent leather jacket, will T. which has antimicrobial and soups, salads, sandwiches, students who would like to to enjoy a great cup of signs ooze city chic, yet are be available for 60 days starting antifungal properties, work to paninis, quiche or delectable study in the café. coffee and a moment to accented with classic girly trim- Nov. 1. keep toes smelling fresh even af- homemade pastries to con- It is owned by Bruce and remember that life really mings like lace, bows and jewels, For more infomation go to ter a long day in formerly stinky sume. Mary Ellen Hemme, who isn’t all that complicated. resulting in a classically beautiful www.target.com and click on leather shoes. November 1, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 CAMPUS To contact: [email protected] LIVING Soul warming recipes Winter Fashion

Apple crisp is a great recipe to Apple crisp is a very fl exible and lots of fruit. You can also By Rebecca Tudi Contributing writer try for the fall, especially if you recipe that you can add ingre- reduce the high sugar by using have the chance to go out and dients, such as dry oatmeal, or Splenda which can bought in With Meg pick the apples yourself. exclude some spices if you do bags by the pound. Wind and rain cannot be for- But even if you do not have not have them. Other fruits can While adding ice cream and gotten, especially in Erie. the time to go to the orchard, also be included to add fl avor whipped cream will add to the For those who love a new sea- you can head to the grocery store of the dish, a popular flavor calorie count, they are optional and Kyle son’s start, the shops are brim- and pick up good baking apples, addition can be provided by and do not take away from the ming with all kinds of cozy new Please email any ques- which are designated on the label. cranberries. fl avors of the apples. treats, new colors and shapes, tions or comments to Typically you can’t go wrong with This dish can also be paired Dessert does not have to be and brand new accessories. hurstfl avorfi [email protected] Granny Smith apples, though. with ice cream and a drizzle fattening to be a treat! Fruit is The holidays will be rapidly This recipe is a staple during of caramel sauce to add to the a great way to satisfy a sweet approaching and with fall almost the fall months and is a great dessert’s fl avor and appeal. tooth. behind us, snow will soon dance alternative to higher calorie des- This is actually a healthier des- down, frosting the ground in serts. serts, without high fat content white. So what are some of the winter trends for 2006-2007? Well, for girls fur-hooded jack- Fall Favorite: Apple Crisp ets, skinny jeans and stovepipes are here to stay awhile. If you This idea is called “volume.” It Ingredients Equipment are sick of wearing (and seeing) will be around for a while so the jeans tucked into winter boots sooner you master it the better. 6 large apples (peeled, sliced, and cored) Large bowl then get your hands on some The key is to layer your clothes, 1 tbsp. lemon juice Large baking dish ankle boots. both to keep the wind and rain It looks like shoemakers have out and to showcase many styles 1 cup light brown sugar Paring knife seen the diffi culty of teaming and ideas in one fabulous fash- 1 cup fl our Spoon winter boots with skinnies and ion fi esta. ½ cup margarine, softened will be putting out some more For the holiday invest in a 1 tsp. cinnamon practical variations. velvet jacket, a LBD (little black Wear your belts round your dress), which is a fashion staple, waist. but spice it up for the holiday Or better still, tie a ribbon, the and add fun and frivolity, such as rise of the belt has been evident Directions beaded belts or sequined neck- recently but in 2007 we see it lines to the classic and refi ned. step up in size and style. Also cashmere, lace and the 1. Slice, peel and core the apples. Then place them in a large baking dish and sprinkle them Backwards fastening belts were holiday clutch are three pieces with the lemon juice. spotted in ranges from newcom- to include in your closet. ers to established designers, and For guys denim is always in, 2. In the large bowl combine the sugar, fl our, margarine, and spices. cinching in waists with ribbons, and to pair with it American Ea- 3. When blended together well, sprinkle the mixture over the apples and place in the oven to leather or meters of fabric. gle is offering sweaters Vintage bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. The apples should be soft and the topping should This winter, think mainly about fi t t’s, Henley, graphic T’s and be crispy. the shape or rather silhouette thermal wear to keep you warm of you outfit. It needs to be from the 30 mph winds! overblown one end and tight the Be original, fashion loves indi- Recipe from The Boston Globe Cookbook, 4th Edition other, such as jumper dress and viduality and creativity. Feeling leggings, or ribbed V-neck and good and looking good, that is cocoon-shaped skirt. what fashion is about. Foreign exchange student studies at Oxford University Vanessa Diaz, a student from Honduras, studied even farther abroad last spring

eled to Oxford, which took place Diaz was the fi rst one from By Cara Nemanic from April until July. Mercyhurst to study at Oxford Contributing writer During her time there, Diaz University. took three tutorials in Interna- Of the 49 colleges that make Studying abroad had “always tional Studies, Themes of Sociol- up Oxford, Diaz attended Trin- been a dream of mine,” said ogy and Jurisprudence. ity College. Amelia “Vanessa” Diaz. She was one of two recipients She said that things were very Currently a junior, Diaz trav- of a scholarship that required her different there. “We were treated eled to Oxford University this to write a daily journal while she like adults. past spring. was there. Students were more responsible Diaz is an international student Tutorials are slightly different because the emphasis was placed from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. from classes at Mercyhurst. on academics,” said Diaz. Her major is pre-law and sociol- Students meet with professors Students lived on their own in ogy. once a week for one on one time houses near the campus. During her freshman year at over a 4-week period. Diaz stayed with two English the Hurst, Diaz gathered infor- For each tutorial, students are girls who were seniors and an mation regarding study abroad required to pick a theme, research American girl from Seattle. programs. it, write a report and do a pre- Because students had so much However, she was unsure if she sentation. free time, they were also able to would have enough money to go. During the weekly meetings, do some traveling to Italy, France She was determined to apply and professors discuss themes with and Spain. found out that a portion of fi - students and ask them ques- “Of all the sights in Europe, nancial aid from the college could tions. the Eiffel Tower took my breath go toward studying abroad. This requires students to be away the most,” said Diaz. To apply for entrance into highly knowledgeable and pre- “I encourage anyone to study Oxford University’s program, pared on topics researched. abroad,” she said, “Not only is Diaz was required to write an Diaz said, “Students are very this good for your résumé, it Photo contributed by Diaz essay and get letters of recom- focused. They are there to study also gives you real experiences mendation. because they want to, not because and gives you a chance to grow Vanessa Diaz in front of the Ashmoleon Museum at Oxford, which is the fi rst public It wasn’t until the spring of her it’s something they feel like they and love life.” museum in the world. sophomore year that Diaz trav- have to do.”

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OPINION To contact: [email protected] Response to last week’s ad Letters to the editor: Last week’s issue sparked a fuss that provides the foundation for on campus regarding the Adagio Mercyhurst College, I cannot Health advertisement printed on help but label it as backward and Depression is not a “trait” Advertisement is practical Page Four. naive when applied to a college sion before turning to medication for help, Both sides of the issue have setting. and by no means can my efforts be consid- valid points that deserve to be As college students, we are I am writing in response to Ellen Koenig’s I would like to thank you and your staff ered “lazy” or “unmotivated.” addressed. faced with varying social situ- article. Usually I am the type of person who for a surprising advertisement, Adagio Science is meant to benefi t society in any ations. is not offended easily due to my beliefs that way they can, and I am quite thankful for We are human, we have hor- everyone is entitled to their own opinions Health, on Page Four of the Merciad from their help with my depression. mones and not all of us are and should feel free to express them. 25 October 2006. I feel Ellen’s statements were extremely Allison Catholic. I feel, however, that Ellen’s article has I fi nd it highly commendable that the naive, and while people are entitled to their Moore To deny access to, or the pro- crossed the line, and that I am not the Merciad was willing to run an ad for a own opinions, I think the Merciad should not motion of, birth control and con- only student on campus offended by her health services business that caters to the publish such ignorant statements. traceptive devices on a college article. needs of college students, even if they are campus is, in my mind, reckless. How can Ellen describe depression, misaligned with the Catholic college those Allison Sturik Opinion editor Some feel that providing such insomnia, and tobacco habits as human students attend. devices to students will en- “traits” that can “be easily cured by a little I am not Catholic and neither are many The Merciad staff realizes that courage sexual promiscuity and bit of effort?” Clearly Ellen does not suffer other students of Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst is a Catholic institu- activity. from depression, insomnia, or tobacco hab- It is nice to feel there is a voice willing to tion. The Catholic Church is This argument is often tossed its, because she believes that these problems appeal to non-conservative members of the Merciad advertisement opposed to all forms of birth around in the political arena as can be easily fi xed. Mercyhurst student body. against Catholic teaching control and emergency contra- well, and I fi nd fault in it. As a sufferer from depression, I am tak- I appreciate the fact that Mercyhurst is ception. We are well aware of the Those who are committed to ing anti-depressant pills which I consider indeed a Catholic College but I equally It has come to my attention that there is Catholic tradition and meant no their faith and its doctrine re- necessary for me to function normally day appreciate the understanding that I do not an ad in the Merciad for Adagio Health. I am disrespect to the Church by pub- garding sexual activity will not be to day. attend Mercyhurst for conversion. concerned about this because it advertises lishing this controversial ad. swayed because they can get their Perhaps when Ellen has no motivation If the Merciad was unwilling or unable for birth control and emergency contra- On the other side of the coin, hands on a free condom. to get up in the morning and sees no hap- to print ads that may run contrary to the ception to which the Catholic Church is Adagio Health paid money to However, those who do not piness nor purpose in her life, she can see Church’s teaching perhaps starting a sec- opposed. have its services advertised in live strictly by the Catholic faith, the benefi ts of taking a medication that ond, less inhibited, non-Catholic student It is my understanding that a policy is in the Merciad. or who are not Catholic at all, will balances your brain’s natural chemicals. paper would be advisable. place to guide content decisions for Mercy- At the end of the day, the news- benefi t from such services. Unfortunately, not all of us can have a Thank you for again for running a use- hurst publications to be in line with Catholic paper uses ad revenue to help de- Instead of engaging recklessly normal hormone balance in our brains that ful ad that appeals to many, if not most, teachings. I would appreciate your input in fray expenses. The Merciad staff in activities we all know are ram- allow us to view everything in a reasonable Mercyhurst students whether they would this matter with a prompt reply. I hope that was unaware that such an ad was pant on this campus, (I mean, manner. admit it or not. we can reach an amicable solution. prohibited from publication. let’s be honest people) safety I think it is quite ignorant and offensive On a personal note, I would will be emphasized, and that is to state that people who suffer from these Josh Tackentien Abby Wayman like to address the larger issue benefi cial in its own right. things should be considered “lazy.” at hand. I spent a year suffering with my depres- While I understand the doctrine Ask the Ethicist: addressing homelessness and poverty in society We were discussing a comment that a friend made regard- stamps, child care subsidy and the Earned Income what works. that poor persons contribute to their circumstances ing a recent service learning trip to a homeless shelter. Our Tax Credit. Moreover, waiting lists for subsidized Dr. Laura Lewis and perpetuate the cycle of poverty, if only by hav- friend told us that the man running the shelter has been housing for those who qualify ranges from two Chairperson of Sociology/Social Work De- ing children. However, does this frustration origi- there for over 25 years. The man in charge stated that he years in cities such as Erie to approximately fi ve partment nate in a fear that we can’t do enough to eliminate sometimes sees the second and even third generations of to eight years in larger cities. Associate Professor of Social Work the social conditions that cause poverty? Are we the same family coming into the shelter. So, we began to Therefore, a key question that must be asked is looking for other causes beyond the responsibility wonder, “What is fueling this cycle of poverty and homeless- how do we make sure that those who are playing I want to fi rst open with addressing the question of those of us who live in much better conditions? ness?” It seems obvious that the parents of these children by the rules and being responsible have their basic of “to what degree is a person responsible for their The question is hard—indeed, every human being are unable to support them. While we believed there was needs met. We heard the mantra in the early ‘90s current position” by mentioning that what we view can be held accountable for his or her actions. We some responsibility to be placed on their shoulders, we also that no one who works should be poor and yet as reality, can be (and is very often) far from our have to hope the homeless will commit themselves realized that the community in which they live also plays a according to the Catholic Campaign for Human perceptions of it. We all (with humbled personal to escaping their hard circumstances, but also that signifi cant role in this situation. Our questions are, “How Development “more than two-thirds of all poor acknowledgement) have made assumptions about they might be given the necessary resources to do can we balance having compassion for people in these types families with children included one or more indi- people that are completely wrong. When we dig so. In the meantime, though, I am not sure we are of situations without neglecting the fact that their decisions to viduals who worked in 2003. And, family members deeper than the surface, we can often fi nd a geyser in a place to judge them for having children. Per- have children are also contributing factors?” and, “To what in working-poor families with children typically of other issues that shoot forth. It is important haps, it gives their lives meaning as parents. Maybe degree are they responsible for their current position and to worked combined totals of 46 weeks per year.” to make no judgments of a family’s current situa- they were denied access to birth control and found what degree does their environment contribute?” “Justice for all” requires a public-private partner- tion, even if the past seems to be the dictator of themselves without a choice. We must continue to A simpler form of the question is, “How can we have ship to ensure the working poor have adequate current events. One just never knows what people appreciate their dignity as people and recognize compassion for others without ‘letting them off the hook’ housing. are carrying around with them and/or what types that like us, they are engaged in this endless process for their actions?” Domestic violence, mental illness and/or of misfortunes someone may have faced. May I of fi guring out what it means to be human. So, in addiction are other key factors associated with even add that when we sit in judgment of people, addition to the good work so many members of As with all social problems there are multiple, homelessness and it is the latter two who often we sit on a throne that we are much too ignorant this Mercyhurst community do for the poor and complicated factors associated with homelessness. experience chronic homelessness. Still, just as we to occupy. Let that be God’s purview. homeless in Erie, I think we need to continue this Rather than focus fi rst on what is a small, albeit sig- must move past the notion that the majority of Next, I feel strongly that there is never a wrong conversation in classrooms and dorm rooms, in the nifi cant, segment of the homeless population (the people who experience homelessness are chroni- time for mercy and compassion. Whenever some- cafeteria and around the Thanksgiving table. chronic homeless), it is useful to explore research cally homeless we must not conclude that mental one is in need and whenever we are able, we are Dr. Mary Ellen O’Donnell fi ndings to gain a fuller understanding of the popu- illness and/or addiction cause homelessness. And, called to try to help. However, it is important to Assistant Professor of Religious Studies lation that makes up the approximately 3.5 million research suggests that programs that are making constantly evaluate our effectiveness and motiva- people in the U.S. who are likely to experience progress toward ending chronic homelessness are tions in helping. We need to ask questions like, When you asked, “What is fueling this cycle of homelessness in a given year. Of the 3.5 million, based on extensive investigation into the needs of “are we truly seeking a person’s best interest” or poverty and homelessness?” you are asking the criti- approximately 1.35 million are children (National the chronic homeless and all available options. how about, “are my actions helping this person to cal question that moves charity to systemic change. Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, 2004). Other lessons gleaned from research completed grow, or enabling a bad behavior?” I tend to use While there are multiple reasons for why people Families with children are one of the fastest grow- by the Urban Institute on “community approaches” the answers to these questions to help give support are homeless, there are policies that hinder the ing segments of the homeless population. that appear to be making headway in reducing to the proper action. I remember a quote that I movement out of homelessness. It is good news Research indicates that for the majority of people chronic street homelessness can inform addressing heard when I was little, “Give a man a fi sh and feed that the minimum wage is going up. Individuals who are homeless it is a temporary circumstance, chronic homelessness in general. While space does him for a day; teach a man to fi sh, and feed him working full-time at the current minimum wage do not a permanent condition. not permit a discussion of all the lessons, a few for a lifetime.” Our actions should patiently give not earn enough to provide safe housing and health One study by Dennis Cullhane, who lived in essential ones include a paradigm shift away from people the tools to grow and fl ourish; even if we insurance. Currently, there are 45 million people a Philadelphia shelter for seven weeks, tracked heavy reliance on emergency shelters, transitional feel the pains of futility. in the U. S. without health insurance. Lack of fair those who used the shelter and discovered that 80 housing and sobriety-based programs. We are held accountable for our actions; the rest wages and health insurance do not motivate people percent of people had very short stays—on aver- Housing fi rst models that immediately place is out of our hands. For me, it is important to offer out of the cycle of poverty. age one to two days and then they were not seen homeless individuals into permanent housing non-judgmental compassion and mercy uncondi- Education and life skills when coupled with again. At some shelters the stay is longer. A 2005 with appropriate support services, but don’t re- tionally which, at the least offers the opportunity housing and food/medical assistance provide the U.S. Conference of Mayors report indicated that quire participation in services as a pre-requisite for growth. We just never know the potential potential path to self-suffi ciency. Individuals walk- in New York, families stayed an average of seven to housing. impact which our actions have. ing this road face many obstacles and often addic- months before securing permanent housing and There are those who would say that this allows Paul J. Macosko III ‘03 tions. They need support. The Christian call to other reports indicate the average time families tenants to continue to engage in irresponsible Campus Minister love your neighbor and the Catholic social teachings with children are homeless is closer to a year. Still, behavior and some tenants certainly do but many call us to respond to the dignity of all and to give this does not equate to generational or chronic choose freely to participate in the mental health, This question beautifully illustrates the vital im- preferential option to the economically poor. At homelessness. substance abuse, and other programs that are of- portance of this column as well as its inherently Mercyhurst, the values of service and compassion One of the most significant factors behind fered and among the chronic street homeless most maddening nature. It gives us the chance to think challenge us to “think critically, to comprehend the homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. do not return to the streets. And, there are basic about deep and relevant questions that deserve richness of our global community, and to work for Today many poor families spend 50% or more conditions the tenants have to adhere to such as close refl ection, and yet it provides so little space positive change.” of their income on housing. A family with one not destroying property and paying rent. to provide a response that can address the many Congratulations! You have integrated your ser- adult working full-time for $8 an hour makes ap- Another lesson, already mentioned is that it ethical dimensions of such a thoughtful query! So vice with critical thinking. Moving students beyond proximately $16,000. This amount is right at the must be a community driven approach—agencies I approach this with both excitement and anxiety, service to systemic change is the cutting edge of poverty threshold for a family of three and about that provide a range of services must work closely knowing I can barely scratch the surface. Of course, service learning. $4,000 under the poverty threshold for a family of together in the provision of services and in ensur- only in scratching the surface might we begin the Sr. Michele Marie Schroeck, RSM four. (Gallup polls indicate that those polled believe ing an effective process for access to mainstream work of ethics. Director of Service Learning that the poverty line should be set 33 to 55 percent agencies. Having multiple services administered In her story “Conversations in Prosperity,” Cath- higher than it currently is.) from a central location is also important as is good olic author Mary Gordon narrates a close friend- The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist!” is to provide insight Given the low wages earned by many families, discharge planning from mental health hospitals ship between two women who share “a concern and refl ection on everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals without help from formal sources (government and and jails to prevent homeless in the fi rst place for virtue.” The friends recognize the diffi culty of on campus. The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, private agencies) and/or informal sources (families (Urban Institute, 2005). embodying virtue, of doing enough. At the end but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators and staff, and friends) meeting basic needs is near impos- I realize that this response does not directly of the story, the two meet at the narrator’s son’s a few of whom have responded to the following situation sible or impossible for many low-income families. answer the question posed, yet it may be more private school. Nearby, an elderly woman, with little which was received. We’re interested in student responses Yet, many low-income families don’t receive any helpful to start with a different question—how do clothing and no shoes, stands outside in the rain. to these refl ections! Please send your thoughts (or another government subsidies. For example, in 1999 only we best reduce homelessness among the diverse Gordon’s narrator confesses, “My friend and I don’t question) to [email protected]. You’ll see them in an 21% of low-income working families received population that experiences this problem. The say anything about her because we both know she’s upcoming Merciad/Chancellor. If you are submitting a help paying for child care from any government social and economic costs of not addressing it are the woman we’re afraid of becoming. The one we question and wish to remain totally anonymous, send it via source and more recently research indicates that high, not to mention our moral obligation. That fear becoming when we have lost our prosperity.” campus mail to Rev. Lyta in Campus Ministry. only 25% of the working poor who recently left does not mean people should not be held account- This example—the fear of acknowledging this cash assistance receive what is considered a package able for their behavior but if we are serious about troubled elderly person—speaks to the issue at of government subsidies—that is Medicaid, food addressing homelessness we need to determine hand. We might feel frustrated by the possibility November 1, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 OPINION To contact: [email protected]

Steering committee vital tool for students I remember when I fi rst arrived for Freshman modeled after the ancient Greek format of lessons The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Year Initiative three years ago. Then President and ultimately teach subjects that are not useful to Garvey addressed our freshman class during open- everyday life. While this is not true for all classes at a The Good ing ceremonies and explained to us the difference liberal arts school, Mercyhurst does implement the between a university and a college. He made it per- core and distributive classes that are instrumental in Thursday Nov. 2, Mercyhurst will host its annual job fair in the Athletic Center. This year, 130 fectly clear that developing effective and moral humans after they employers will be present, giving current seniors the opportunity to make contacts and hand our Mercyhurst is a leave 501 E. 38th Street. resumes, as well as giving underclassmen the opportunity to snag internships. college. A word to students and members of the Mer- A university Ellen cyhurst community: If you disregard the e-mails Recently, WQLN, Erie’s public broadcasting station, held its annual collegiate challenge to raise is an institution Koenig please be aware the future of the college is being funds. Mercyhurst competed against other area colleges and came out on top, raising $10,782, a with colleges developed and the steering committee is welcom- 55% increase over last year’s total. that focus in ing input. This is an opportunity to address issues specifi c studies; students have with the school, whether it’s about Over 100 intelligence studies students were interviewed in the past few weeks for employment universities also Contributing writer academics, tuition spending, expanding Zurn Hall, and internships by a variety of private and government agencies. Several lucky students were offer graduate athletics or revamping certain departments. I am offered jobs. Congratulations! degrees and PhD’s. Colleges are generally smaller sure the Sisters of Mercy will have their input and and have departments rather than specifi c schools; certain topics may hit the chopping block, but this Women’s and men’s soccer secured a playoff berths this past weekend. Congratulations Lak- there is not a focus on research but rather learn- is a great opportunity to map out the future of ers! ing. the college. Earlier this week I received a campus wide e-mail However, as a student of strategy, I must point from the steering committee for strategizing the out you can strategize all you want, but putting such The Bad college’s evolving mission statement and plan. In plans into action is where the problems lie. Turnout at the town hall meeting held Monday night in the PAC was dismally low. The meet- another string of e-mails, there was an advertise- Getting back to research though, I am happy the ing was designed for students and faculty to provide the Steering Committee with ideas for the ment for the recently developed Student Research college supports students’ ambitions to branch college’s future. Nice to see we care. Committee. out past the classroom, in fact, some should be With the introduction of graduate degrees and fun to read. research projects, the college is becoming more Simultaneously committees, students and com- The Ugly name worthy, and people from other parts of the munity alike should remember the basics that make High winds this past weekend not only inconvenienced wary, costume-clad Mercyhurst students country now recognize the school. I do, however, Mercyhurst College the institution it has become hopping from party to party but damage was also done to property down by the bayfront. want Mercyhurst to remain a liberal arts college; I so far, including the philosophy of a liberal arts would hate to see it stray from its roots grounded college with Catholic zeal. in the liberal arts tradition. Such an education is

Tell it to Tempest: How to act toward scorned roommates of the past So some people say “ Move on,” or “ Get over it” and other people say “ Be an done to you because you’ve taken the initiative and have the upper wasted and making out with that guy you like! Point being, there’s adult.” But I am not sure what to do in this situation. My roommates from a hand, right? By making them feel as uneasy as possible it says to no use in worrying about it if you have no control over it, but you previous year of college and I ended things badly, and they continue to treat me them, “Don’t mess with me; I’m in control here!” don’t have to “get over it.” with no respect. Things took a downward spiral at the beginning of the year Pretty good, huh? If you fi nd out why it is you feel uncomfortable then you can and haven’t gotten any better. This year we are no longer roommates; however, Wrong. overcome it and not just tell yourself to “move on.” The fi rst we still see each other around. How should I act if I bump into one of them You feel awkward enough as it is, you don’t need to project it onto person you have to take care of in these situations is you. You’re on campus? them, or worse, make them share in your suffering if they already your number one priority. As far as what to really do when you see aren’t. Things happen and people don’t always get along, or abstain them, just be civil. If they aren’t, freak the crap out of them and Dear Wants To Forgive & Forget, from “drama,” as that may be. Chances are, they feel just as uneasy be mature anyway. You may fi nd that all can be well just by letting around you as you do around them. If they don’t, they’ve either read them know you are above the whole mess. If they don’t take the Having roommates can be tough. They’re not your family and they my mind and did what I’m about to tell you, or they’re just inherently bait, at least you know that you have taken an offensive handle on may not even be your friends. Living with people you barely know cruel people and you should say, “F-them!” the situation. If you control it, it can’t control you and you won’t can be done, but it’s not always easy and doesn’t always work out But in actuality, you don’t have to “get over it.” Rather delve into it. have to worry anymore. they way we want it to. When it doesn’t, things can be awkward to Figure out what it is that makes you feel awkward about your chance Just let bygones be bygones and live your life. Don’t stop to think say the least. encounters. If it is that they are still treating you with no respect about how you should act and don’t try and guess they actions of One way of dealing with roommates after a situation has gone sour and you can’t forget about it, confront them. Figure out why it is, others. Realize that college is one big learning experience, take is to stick your tongue out at them the next time you come in contact. with all our craziness in full, fast terms, that they have nothing better from it what you can, ask the advice of others and make your own This says to them that not only are they stupid, but that you will than to torment you with your pasts and harp on what was. If that’s decisions. never forget what went on between you. Pointing and laughing are the case, it’s just pure childishness on their part and you should have other good methods to employ when faced with your uncomfortable nothing to do with them. There are better things to be concerned Peace, feelings. Hey, if you do it fi rst, you never have to feel awful when it’s with than petty people, like class, homework or getting completely Tempest

Students comment on possible smoking ban

“I believe it should be “I personally like to go enforced. It is a gross “It is a good thing for into bars and restau- habit. You are affected health reasons -- second rants and smoke, it’s by the smoke in restau- hand smoke.” sort of an infringement rants and bars.” on rights. But I under- Charles Davis ‘08 stand the reasoning.” Charles Saylor ‘10 Would you like Liz McMurray ‘10 to see smoking “I don’t smoke so it is certainly a good idea.” “I support it because I “I think it is a good banned in am from California and I thing, especially for peo- Engel Vargas ‘08 am not pro-second hand ple with asthma.” restaurants smoke.” Jacqueline Edford ‘10 and bars in Nora Beckenstein ‘09 Erie? TheMERCIAD Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Jessica Kocent News Editor [email protected] Chelsea Boothe Campus Life Editor [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Ryan Palm & Matt Jackson Sports Editors [email protected] Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] Andrew Finkel Photographer [email protected] Katie Diley Production Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected]

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MCT letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD November 1, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] tHe Just a jump to your left BuZz Ryan Dawley and Kayla McGhee By Jessica Ciccone NOV. 1. Atreyu, From Contributing writer respectively. First to Last, Every Time Brad and Janet fi nd themselves I Die. House of Blues, in Frank’s domain after having Cleveland. Halloween is here again, and car trouble. the Roadhouse Theater in Erie is By the time they fi rst enter the NOV. 1. Paul Stanley. Pal- celebrating with its annual revival castle and are bombarded with ace Theatre, Greensburg, of the stage version of “The the driving beat and suggestive Pa. Rocky Horror Picture Show.” dancing of the “Time Warp,” it The show, entitled “The Rocky becomes clear that this will be a NOV. 1. Kathy Mattea. By- Horror Concert,” is a raucous, night they will remember “for a ham Theater, Pittsburgh. hour-long event, filled with very long time.” debauchery, crude humor and, Other leads who play an in- NOV. 2. Rascal Flatts, Gary most of all, great rock-and-roll tegral part in “welcoming” the Allan, Eric Church. HSBC music. newlyweds to the castle are Lara Arena, Buffalo. All of the beloved songs from Snavely, who plays Magenta, the the musical will be present, but band Black Rose Diary’s John NOV. 2. All-American not all of the dialogue. Miller, who plays Riff Raff Rejects, Starting Line, For- Only that which is essential and Jessica Ciccone, who plays mat, Gym Class Heroes. to the plot is included, and the Columbia. Bryce Jordan Center, State result is a fast-paced, gender- The show, which has become a College. bending party in which the Roadhouse tradition, is as much barrier between performers and fun from the audience as it is from the stage. NOV. 3. Switchfoot. Agora audience members is virtually Photo courtesy of www.roadhousetheatre.org While the performers deliver Theatre, Cleveland. non-existent. Catch the Roadhouse Theatre’s production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show this week. The talented Alex Bolla will their lines, the “Popcorn People” NOV. 3. North Mississippi once again reprise his role as Dr. stand in the aisles and deliver the that the audience interaction and enough to hand yourself over to midnight show on Saturday. All Stars. House of Blues, Frank-N-Furter, an archetypal crude callbacks for which the participation is one of the most “absolute pleasure” and venture Tickets vary in price and may Cleveland. mad scientist with a transsexual show is known. rewarding and enjoyable aspects out to the Roadhouse Theatre be reserved by calling the Road- twist. Goodie bags may be purchased of the show. this Friday and Saturday night, house Theater box offi ce at 814- NOV. 3. Rev. Horton Heat. The plot revolves around Dr. at the door before the show, As Ryan Dawley, who stars as you will be rewarded with a 456-5656 from 2 until 6 p.m. on Icon, Buffalo. Frank-N-Furter’s creation of a containing all of the classic props Brad Majors, states, “It’s a lot of unique theater that is sure to Tuesday through Saturday. creature named Rocky, played by needed for the production. fun to see and hear the audience “thrill you, chill you and fulfi ll For more information, visit NOV. 4. Jonny Lang. House James Kenworthy, and Frank’s This includes everything from reaction. It’s such an interactive you.” roadhousetheater.org. of Blues, Cleveland. exploitation of an unsuspecting, lighters and squirt guns, to news- show. The audience is half the The show plays this weekend newly-engaged couple, Brad papers and confetti. fun.” on Friday and Saturday night at NOV. 4. The Rapture (later Majors and Janet Weiss, played by It is popularly agreed upon And indeed, if you are brave 9 p.m., with a special additional show). Grog Shop, Cleve- land.

NOV. 4. Duran Duran. Classical pianist peforms at Walker Seneca Events Center, Sen- eca Niagara Casino & Ho- and chamber ensembles. carefully chosen and struck a fi ne By Megan O’Hare Stereophile Magazine chose balance between accessibility and tel, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Contributing writer her recording of the music by sophistication... NOV. 4. She Wants Re- George Gershwin, as “Record “Buechner made every phrase venge, Placebo. Agora The- Sara Davis Buechner is a classi- of the Month.” an event, placed every voice as atre, Cleveland. cal concert pianist whose reper- Sara Davis Buechner has per- if setting crystal on crushed vel- toire covers 100 piano concertos formed with the Film Society of vet, and calculated every tempo NOV. 5. Leon Russell and from Mozart to Gershwin. Lincoln Center as one of very fl uctuation with keen dramatic His Band. Beachland Ball- Her performance of Mozart’s few artists who can perform timing.” room, Cleveland. concertos has been hailed by piano scores to silent movies. Sara Davis Buechner will per- InTune Magazine as “the closest She has accompanied such form on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 NOV. 5. Mat Kearney. thing to a perfect disc of Mozart silent movies as Ben-Hur (150 p.m. at the Walker Recital Hall. House of Blues, Cleve- piano music known.” minutes) and Master of the Tickets are $3 for Mercyhurst land. She has received many presti- House (107 minutes). College students with ID (one gious piano competition awards According to the Washington ticket per ID). NOV. 5. Misfits, Osaka in cities from Belgium to Syd- Post, “Buechner’s performance Popstar more. Agora The- ney. has a beauty that might have tak- atre, Cleveland. In 1984, she won the Gold en even Mozart’s breath away.” Medal for the Gina Bachauer She has had six albums since Monday Night NOV. 5. Ziggy Marley. International Piano Competi- 1999 and continues to record House of Blues, Cleve- tion and, in 1986, Buechner today. FOOTBALL!! land. won the Bronze Medal for the In 2005, she released her al- Tchaikovsky International Piano bum, “George Gershwin: Origi- NOV. 6. Black Crowes. Competition in Moscow. nal Works and Transcriptions for $5 Pizzas Delivered to Center for the Arts, Uni- She has also made appear- Solo Piano.“ your Campus Residence versity of Buffalo, Buf- ances with orchestras all over the This album was acclaimed as falo. world, including The Cleveland being fi lled with energy and ex- 8 - 10 p.m. Orchestra, New York Philhar- hibited how passionate Buechner NOV. 6. John Legend. monic, BBC Philharmonic and is about her music. Call the Grotto House of Blues, Cleve- the Slovak Philharmonic. Her music develops a new 824 - 2586 land. Buechner was also featured at appreciation for the classic com- the Piano 2000 Gala Concerts at posers while encompassing her NOV. 7. Citizen Cope. the Kennedy Center and at Lin- rich tone and tasteful rubato. Sponsored by: House of Blues, Cleve- coln Center’s “Mostly Mozart” According to New York News- National Society for land. Festival. day, “This performance had ev- Minorities in Hospitality Photo Courtesy of the PAC Buechner has also composed erything - style, technique, taste NOV. 7. Casualities. Icon, Classical pianist Sara Davis Buechner performs at WRH. her own piano music for voice and originality...each work was Buffalo.

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ring, darkly beautiful release… can producer/remixer who has mystical poems written by some By Christina Ferranti Contributing writer that seamlessly blends hypnotic worked with mainstream artists of the greatest Sufi poets of all trance grooves, acoustic and elec- Alanis Morisette and Seal, is the time, with music accessible to a tronic percussion, frame drums, third member of this group. contemporary audience. Azam Ali, lead vocalist for keyboards, hammered dulcimer, There will be special guest Carmen Rizzo takes these an- Niyaz, an Iranian group, states zils, darbuka and a variety of musicians featured in their per- cient poems and samples it with that “the word ‘Niyaz’ means Eastern instruments.” formance at the Mary D’Angelo electronic beats of the Iranian need or yearning in both Farsi Vocalist Azam Ali has released Performing Arts Center that in- culture to generate a stat-of-the- and Urdu, both Indo-European eight collaborative and solo al- clude oud player Dmitris Mahlis art sound. languages.” bums throughout the last decade and tabla player Satnam Ramgo- Here is an opportunity to expe- This group explores this yearn- and remains one of the most tra. rience the beauty and mysticism ing, which operates on several prolific and skilled singers of The base for their music is brought from the Middle Eastern different levels taken from per- her genre. extracted from poetry by Urdu culture. sonal experiences. She has dedicated her life and Persian Sufi poets that date Like the Afghani exhibit in Azam Ali, an accomplished, to “defying cultural specifi city back to the 11th century, such as the Cummings Art Gallery, this versatile singer, brings to the in music, her unwillingness to work by revered poet Jalaluddin expression of art through music world music stage the beautiful, settle into one form of musical Rumi. evokes the creative abilities of exotic sounds of Niyaz. expression.” Ali translates the poetry herself the Middle East that rarely ap- She combines her talents with Selections of her music have in English to enhance the cultural pear in American culture. Axiom of Choice’s multi-instru- been featured in the fi lm, “The and spiritual meaning of each This performance is coming mentalist Loga Ramin Torkian to Matrix,” as well as the popular poem. to the PAC on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. introduce “world music for the television shows, “Alias” and The group zones in on themes Tickets are available at the Box 21st century.” “The Agency.” that relate to everyone; for ex- Offi ce. Their music represents an ec- Torkian, the band’s guitar- ample love for others, reconcili- Ticket prices include: Gold centric, groove-feel sound that ist is talented on the Turkish ation, freedom of thought and Circle: $25; Adult: $20; Senior/ ties together traditional world saz, electric guitarviol (a bowed spirituality through involvement Student/PC: $17.50; Youth: $5; music with electronic sounds. guitar), a Persian lute and many in nature and society. and Mercyhurst Student w/ ID: All of their reviews, includ- other native Turkish and Kurdish The songs incorporate the po- $7.50 (one ticket per ID). ing this excerpt taken from the instruments. ems in the context of Iranian/In- Pasadena Weekly, re-emphasize Carmen Rizzo, a two-time dian acoustic instrumentation. Photo Courtesy of PAC their album release as “…a stir- Grammy Award nominee Ameri- The fi rst album combines 10 Azam Ali, lead singer for the band Niyaz, Sophie Scholl fi ghts Nazi power to her fi nal days

to see their powerful message the responsibility. She adamantly By Megan O’Hare in these pamphlets as they fl oat stands by her criticism of the war Contributing writer down. and the treatment of the Jewish Unfortunately, a Nazi-enthusi- population. “Sophie Scholl: The Final ast janitor spots Sophie practic- Through the interrogation Days” is an empowering fi lm fol- ing her right to free speech, and process she carries herself with lowing the real life story of a 21 she is immediately arrested by the dignity, and announces that she is year old woman who spoke out Nazi offi cers for performing this proud of what she has done. against the Nazi movement. act of treason. Mohr gives her a fi nal chance Sophie, along with her brother This is the pivotal point in the to save her life by rescinding her Hans and a group of students fi lm, which represses any voice actions. from her university, created the that would attempt to speak out Even though some audiences organization The White Rose, against Hitler and the Nazis. may be able to predict the ending which was an anti-Nazi resis- The fi nal days of Sophie and of this fi lm, it reminds viewers tance movement at Munich the rest of the conspirators begin of the bravery some were able University. at this point. to show in the face of Nazi They collaborated to write leaf- Though other students are tyranny. lets declaring a call for the end of taken into custody, the film Refl ecting on this issue, Which the “un-winnable, immoral war” focuses on her three-day-long of you would risk putting your and spoke of uprisings against interrogation by investigator life on the line for what you Hitler and the Nazi followers. Photo Courtesy of the PAC Robert Mohr. believe in? In 1943, the group initiated Sophie Scholl stands trial for using her power of free speech at her university campus. At fi rst, she cunningly provides This fi lm is playing at the PAC these leafl ets calling for peace answers to all of his leading ques- on Nov. 8 at 2 and 8 p.m. and having not just the student tions and provides a solid alibi Tickets are available at the box Sophie and a friend singing in incite anger towards Nazis. Just before leaving, Sophie in- body band together but the rest for herself, covering every aspect offi ce. Prices include: Adult: $5; English to an American tune. Sophie decides her fate at this tentionally pushes the pamphlets of the nation stand up to the of the “crime,” but her brother Students/Seniors: $4 and Mercy- She left her friend’s house to point and volunteers to be one of off of the ledge into the atrium death and destruction of their signs a confession. hurst Students w/ ID: Free (one go fi nish putting together anti- two people to spread the leafl ets of the university just as students nation. Sophie then explains her role in ticket per ID). war leafl ets, which intended to around campus. are exiting classes. All are able The film begins lightly with the process and assumes most of Pickler: A ‘Small Town Girl’ with big time potential

ads that her debut was coming singer seems to be obliged to All she needs to do is remem- There are enough tear-in-your- for so long – and there’s nothing By Joe Fidago Contributing writer out, I fi gured it was a big enough hit. ber what made her so popular on beer ballads out there; she should wrong with having fun while you deal to review, whether it hap- Unfortunately, Pickler’s album the show – her ‘cuteness factor.’ remember that you’re only a kid can…or singing about it. pened to be good or bad. doesn’t hold up quite as well as My fi rst choice for a CD review While this 20-year-old country Underwood’s. this week was “The Black Parade” singer doesn’t shy away from her You can tell from her fi rst by My Chemical Romance. Southern roots, she does delve single, “Red High Heels,” that My second choice was “Sat- into some territory that just the talent is defi nitely there, it urday Night Wrist” by the Def- seems out of her range. just needs a bit of refi nement. tones. She was just too cute and bub- Kellie Pickler has potential to Yet, as you can tell, here I am bly on the show to be singing break out in the country-pop reviewing the debut CD by for- about heartbreak. “Didn’t Know genre, similar to what previous mer American Idol contestant How Much I Loved You,” is a American Idol winner Carrie Kellie Pickler, “Small Town topic upon which every country Underwood. Girl.” Before you totally toss my judgment out the window, real- ize that I’m not reviewing this because I feel it is the best CD to come out in the past few weeks, although some people may see it that way. American Idol is a craze that sweeps the nation every year, drawing thousands upon thou- sands of hopefuls to come out and audition for a chance to make it big in the music busi- ness. I’m not ashamed to say that when Carrie Underwood’s CD came out last year I was im- pressed. For stars that are taken as jokes, thanks to contestants like William Hung, to actually make albums that can hold their own is no small feat. Her album wasn’t just good compared to American Idol standards; it was good compared to other country albums. Kellie Pickler was one of the most charismatic and lovable contestants out of the fi nalists. Photo Courtesy of www.bnarecords.com/kp To find out more about this exciting, paid summer opportunity, contact MAJ Lamborn, When I saw in the newspaper Pickler shows great promise in her fi rst single. Gannon University Army ROTC,814-868-7524 or [email protected] PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD November 1, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected]

Wrestling to battle three Division I teams at Avalon Duals

By Matt Jackson Co-Sports editor Tentative Starting Lineup: 125 Payne Lint, So. (20-14, national qualifi er as The Mercyhurst wrestlers will freshman have their hands full when they 133 Braxdon Scaletta, RS Fr. (Old Dominion open their season Saturday at the transfer, two-time Ohio state champion Avalon Duals in Erie’s Avalon 141 J.J. Zanetta, Sr. (27-16, All-American last Hotel. season) The Lakers will take on three 149 Don Cummings, Jr. (All-American as freshman, Division I teams at the event, national qualifi er last season) including their opening match 157 Andy Lamancusa, Fr. (Ohio state champion against the Fighting Scots of senior year) Edinboro scheduled for a 1 p.m. 165 Hudson Harrison, Jr. (Two-time national quali- start. fi er, 23-16 last season) The Scots, who fi nished 12-0 in 174 Zack Schafer, Sr. (National runner-up last MCT photo dual meets last season, are ranked season, two-time All-American No. 13 in the USA Today/Inter- 184 Trevor Gallo, So. (11-11 last season) Former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach passed away Saturday. Auerbach coached Mat/NWCA Preseason Division or Gerred Tolson, So. (5-7 last season) the Celtics to nine NBA championships in 16 seasons as head coach of the team. I Coaces Poll. 197 Rich Froats, So. (8-5 last season) Four Edinboro wrestlers are Hwt Kenny Bluska, RS So. (did not wrestle last also featured in the preseason rankings, including Gregor Gil- lespie (No. 3 at 149 pounds), Duals will be a good way for his The shift in weight class of Red Auerbach team to get the year started. Harrison and Schafer provided Matt Hill (No. 17 at 157), Deonte Penn (No. 4 at 165) and Alex “The competition there should an open spot for Andy Laman- Clemsen (No. 3 at 184). be great. We hope to represent cusa to fi ll. The Lakers will also compete Division II well and get the Lamancusa, an Ohio state was one of a kind against Maryland at 3 p.m. and year off to to a positive start,” champion his senior season in Stanford at 5 p.m. he said. high school, is the only true According to the tentaive Mercyhurst will send former freshman in the lineup. could do now what he did then. Garden was either haunted, or lineup listed on the Mercyhurst All-Americans to the mat in con- Braxdon Scaletta, a transfer By David Whitley The easy answer is no. the parquet fl oor had dead spots Sports Information Web site, secutive weights at 141 and 149. from Division I Old Dominion, MCT newspapers Nobody ever again will oversee that only killed visiting teams. Mercyhurst, led by sixth year J.J. Zanetta (141) fi nished sev- will take over the 133-pound a team that won 11 titles in 13 That wasn’t true, but the power head coach Tony Cipollone, will enth in the nation last season weight class. The redshirt fresh- ORLANDO, Fla. The cigar years. of Auerbach’s persona made feature fi ve national qualifi ers, while Don Cummings (149) man was a two-time Ohio state went out for good on Saturday. It was in the 1950s and `60s, people wonder. He and his vic- three, of which, have earned All- fi nished fi fth as a freshman two champion in high school. You can be sure there won’t be but that doesn’t mean everybody tory cigar were as much a part of American honors. years ago. Rich Froats (197), who fin- another one. else wasn’t trying just as hard. Boston as the North Church or Senior Zack Schafer came Payne Lint will be the starter at ished 8-5 last season and Kenny There will never be another Auerbach was the product of a Bunker Hill. up just one win shy last year of 125 for the second straight year. Bluska (Hwt.) will man the upper Red Auerbach. Even if he hadn’t completely different time, and Auerbach had a way of getting becoming Mercyhurst’s fi rst ever Lint qualifi ed for the national weights for the Lakers. died Saturday at age 89, even he took advantage of it better inside people’s heads. The reason national champion. This year tournament at the same weight The starter at 184 will be de- if they somehow could have than anyone. he started lighting cigars was be- the two-time All-American has as a freshman. cided this week with a wrestle-off restored his bad heart and made Imagine trading the Ice Ca- cause he didn’t like coaches who moved up to 174 for his last shot Hudson Harrison rounds out between sophomores Trevor him 29 again, it would have been pades for a No. 1 pick. That’s put on a show. at a national title. the national qualifi ers in the lak- Gallo and Gerred Tolson. hard for even Auerbach to be how the Celtics got Bill Russell. Auerbach eventually retired af- “174 should be fun this year,” ers’ starting lineup. Harrison, a The Lakers are coming off a Auerbach. Auerbach traded up for the ter constructing teams that won said Schafer. “There are two junior, went 1-2 in nationals last year in which they set a new per- But it sure would have been fun No. 2 pick in the 1956 draft, but seven titles into the late 1980s. former champions and another year at 157. sonal mark for wins with 14. watching him try. Rochester had the No. 1 spot. He held mainly ceremonial posts, runner-up in the mix. I hope to Two newcomers appear to have It was the third straight year The world changed, but Au- So he had Celtics owner Walter but some things he wouldn’t make it interesting.” cracked the starting lineup for Cipollone upped his win total of erbach didn’t. He remained the Brown, the chairman of Ice Ca- budge on. Schafer believes the Avalon the Lakers. the previous year. crusty, opinionated, chauvinistic pades, offer to send the show to It was no coincidence that cigar-smoker until the end. Rochester for a week if it would Boston was the lone NBA team Oh, yeah, Auerbach also knew pass on Russell. without scantily clad women as basketball better than most gen- The NBA got a little wiser sideline entertainment. To Auer- eral managers one-third his age. over the years, but Auerbach still bach, the game was the thing. If there is a heaven, you can landed players such as Robert He once said he’d drop dead if Laker Inn imagine the first thing he did Parish, Kevin McHale and Larry the Celtics got cheerleaders. They Fall Term was work a trade that duped St. Bird with crafty deals. fi nally did a couple of years ago, Galley Grill Peter into giving up a prime angel Critics said anyone could have and old Red survived. Dinner: or two. coached the early Boston teams This season, Boston is coming S- Turkey Burger Perhaps all you’ve seen of Au- to titles. But under Auerbach, the out with a dance squad. They also Galley specials after fall erbach are black-and-white tapes Celtics never lost a Game 7 in the announced Saturday that they break: M- Sloppy Joe of him on the bench. He was sort eight playoffs they had one. Not would play this season in honor Pizza Stuffed Pretzels T- Philly Cheesesteak of dumpy and defi nitely bald. He just any coach can do that. of Auerbach. Jalapeno Stuffed Pretzels W- Laker Burger couldn’t carry Pat Riley’s mousse, Something about Auerbach If they really want to make him Th- Barbeque Chicken nor would he want to. Funnel cake made his players believe things smile, they’ll make the cheerlead- F- Sizzlin’ Salad You don’t have to be a hip- would work out. Or it made op- ers smoke cigars. Broccoli Cheddar bites hopper to wonder if Auerbach posing players feel jinxed. Boston S - Sausage Breakfast: Look for Caramel Apples! Oatmeal Hours of Operation: Pancakes Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Field hockey comes up short Banana Saturday 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. Blueberry Sunday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. in upset bid of No. 4 IUP Chocolate Chip

the fi rst half. during the game with fi ve coming By Chrs Davis The lone goal came early in the in the fi rst half. Wraps Contributing writer second half off a shot from Liz Mercyhurst also received spec- Laker Express Buffalo Chicken Marosky in the 40th minute. tacular goalie play from senior Ju- Barbeque Chicken On Sunday afternoon at Tullio Junior forward Erin Kelleher lie Smith and the Lakers defense Look for Laker Express Field 154 people saw Mercyhurst spoke enthusiastically of team- held the 4th ranked team in the Veggie and hummus College fall 1-0 to No. 4 Indi- mates. nation to just one goal. Minute Meals! Bacon, Lettuce and ana University of Pennsylvania “We played really well as a team The defense played well as they Tomato (IUP). and on an even level with IUP.” hung with IUP throughout the The Lakers played well Vanessa Mourey, a senior de- entire game. throughout the contest as they fender for the Lakers who at- Senior Lauren Cohick thought Hours of Operation: dominated in many aspects of tempted three shots on goal, that the Lakers played well against Monday-Thursday 11:30 - 8 p.m. the game, but could not fi nish thought the team played well, the Indians. Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. on their scoring chances. but had trouble putting the ball “We played a solid game against 11:30-8:00pm The loss drops the Lakers to a in the back of the net. one of the top teams in the na- Saturday & Sunday Closed record of 6-8 on the season and “We played well, but we didn’t tion,” said senior defender Co- the victory for the Indians has fi nish like we would have liked hick. “We had a strong defensive improved their record to 14-4. to,” said Mourey. “I was ex- effort just like we had planned Coffee Bar The Lakers came out playing a tremely proud with how we came and Julie came up with some Hours of Operation: lot better against IUP than earlier out and played against this top great saves in goal.” NEW ADDITIONS this week when they traveled to fi ve team.” Kelleher also said the team Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. take on No. 10 Mansfi eld. The Lakers also attempted has worked to improve on each Oct.: Hot Caramel The Lakers did not play well as more penalty corners through- game and thought that the team Cider Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. they lost 6-0 and were out shot out the game as they totaled 11 did a good job of executing the Nov.: Chai Tea and Sunday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. 19-6 during the game. compared to IUP who had only game plan. fl avor shot Mercyhurst had many scoring seven. “We have been working on chances throughout the game The young Lakers squad had changes for each game and Dec.: Peppermint patty that can be seen in their number many good looks throughout the today we followed the game hot chocolate of shots on goal, which they tal- fi rst half, but IUP received great plan, which helped lead to a well lied 14 to nine by IUP during the goalie play from freshman Lydia played game,” Kelleher said. contest, including eight to four in Dolly as she recorded nine saves November 1, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS Women’s hockey moves to No. 3 Lakers beat Providence 4-3, 3-0 to move to 7-0-1 overall Sisti was very pleased . By Ryan Palm “We did make adjust- Sports editor ments for game two, the most important one The Mercyhurst women’s hock- was to play 60 minutes ey team continued their red-hot of intense hockey. Out play as of late, completing their team responded great and second straight sweep of a tough played extremely hard,” non-conference opponent. said Sisti. With a pair of victories this “Laura played great and past weekend Mercyhurst moved was extremely sharp in up a spot to No. 3 in the USCHO. game two, and our team is com poll. getting better each week,” Mercyhurst was ranked No. 4 he said. last week, and No. 3 in the USA Offensively, the Lakers Today poll which was not avail- picked up right where able at this writing. they left off, scoring three On Oct. 27-28 the Lakers goals in the fi rst two pe- played host to the Friars from riods to win the contest Providence, a team that is com- 3-0. monly just outside the top-ten Senior captain Julia rankings in Division I. Colizza got the scoring Saturday’s contest was a tense started with her fi fth goal one, a game that featured several of the season at 8:35 of lead changes and neither team the fi rst period. led by more than one goal until Agosta and sophomore the game’s fi nal score by Mer- defender Natalie Payne cyhurst. were credited with assists “Our team didn’t play game on the goal. one with the passion and focus Andy Finkel photo Forwards Sherilyn Fraser (20) and Stephanie Jones (27) fi ght for the puck Saturday against Providence. Bourbeau again lit the we need to achieve our team lamp just over a minute goals for the season,” said Coach ahead when they tallied a goal 42 minutes later with a goal from fender and into the goal for a 4-3 win. into the second period, Mike Sisti. seconds into the second period. freshman forward Alexandra Mercyhurst score. Sunday’s game echoed the fi nal her team-leading eighth goal of “Our team has plenty of depth Mercyhurst drew even two Hoffmeyer, her second score of That goal proved to be vital period from Saturday’s game, a the season. and it is a great sign that we don’t minutes later, when red-hot the year. when Providence added a score contest fi lled with stifl ing defense Payne again was credited with depend on only a few players to Stefanie Bourbeau scored her Mercyhurst got an insurance just before the end of the sec- and brilliant goaltending. the assist, along with senior de- get all our goals. seventh goal of the year, assisted goal from Danielle Ayearst at ond period. With the game 4-3 In a physical game featuring fender Ashley Pendleton. “Out team is winning in all dif- by sophomore Valerie Chouinard 16:07 of the second, and actu- heading to the fi nal session, both 29 penalties, the Laker defense The fi nal goal of the game was ferent kinds of ways right now and freshman Meghan Agosta. ally got a little help from Provi- sides believed it was anyone’s got the best of the Friars in a scored at 14:55 of the second and that should help us later in “It is going really well and I am dence. game to win. 3-0 win. by senior defenseman Michelle the season,” he said. on a roll scoring wise. I prepare The Lakers had the puck deep The Lakers relied on their old Junior goalie Laura Hosier Bonnello, whose fi rst goal of the The Lakers got off to an early for each game the same way, and in the Friars’ zone when Ayearst faithful in the fi nal period, the stopped all 26 shots she faced, season was assisted by Agosta start when senior forward Jill my teammates are playing really make a centering pass from be- defense and goaltending that has picking up her second shutout and Colizza. Nugent scored her fi rst goal of well as a team. It makes it easier hind the goal. won them so many games. of the season and improving her The Lakers, who have been the year at the 4:00 mark. to score goals when everyone is The pass never made it to its Mercyhurst held Providence record to 7-0-0. home for three straight week- Just four minutes later the Fri- playing great,” said Bourbeau. intended recipient, but rather to just fi ve shots on goal in the The team came out with re- ends, will now take to the road ars tied the contest, and moved Mercyhurst pulled ahead ten defl ected off a Providence de- fi nal period, and held out for the newed fi re, something with which for the entire month of Novem- Women’s soccer earns NCAA playoff berth picked up the ball on the halfway them, we knew all along that By Andy Tait line and drove forward. we were going to fi nish with the Contributing writer She played a give-and-go with win,” said Casement. Annand before fi ring low and The Lakers showed great char- Saturday evening’s game against hard into the bottom corner. acter and team spirit in the sec- Gannon University came with it Sluga’s 57th minute goal ond half to turn the game around a large number of added incen- seemed to lift the whole team, and come out with the win. tives to win. including the very loyal traveling A lot of teams in their predica- With a victory, not only did band of Lakers fans, who braved ment would have folded under the Lakers clinch a share of the the cold and wind to cheer on pressure but this team showed conference championship, the their heroes. why they are a force to be reck- Mercyhurst women’s soccer pro- Senior forward Lisa Casement oned with this year. gram also secured their place in grabbed the all important equal- The win improves Mercyhurst the NCAA Division II playoffs. izer for the Lakers, as she re- to 16-3 on the year and 7-1 in The Lakers will take on India- ceived an inch perfect pass from conference play. napolis, a team that fi nished the defender Kelly Minnich before One thing the Lakers will be regular season 16-4-1. blasting home. without for their next game is The game will be played Nov. The Lakers stunned Gannon the fantastic support they have 3, and if they win, they will play with two quick goals to snatch received at home all year and the winner of the Quincy/Grand the lead for the fi rst time in the particularly at Gannon on Sat- Valley State game. game, a lead which they did not urday. The Lakers battled back from relinquish. “The supporters last night were Andy Finkel photo a two-goal deficit to record a Adrienne Sluga tries to move the ball upfi eld during a recent home game. In the 76th minute Sarah Pow- fantastic and really helped drive memorable 4-2 victory in front ell fi red past Gannon goalkeeper the team on in the second half,” of over 300 brave fans at Gan- and also guarantee them a spot in and the history we have against the net. Tiffani Parks after picking up the said Annand. non University fi eld. the NCAA tournament. them,” said Annand. Mercyhurst managed to contain ball 20 yards out. “To beat Gannon on their own Both teams had to overcome If anyone thought Gannon was The Lakers played the fi rst 45 the Golden Knights from adding A minute later, Casement fi eld and clinch the GLIAC title gale force winds that really pre- going to be pushovers they were minutes against the wind and any further goals before halftime. popped up at the far post to and make playoffs is a story that vented any free fl owing soccer very wrong. found it incredibly hard to estab- The Lakers despite trailing 2-0 power home a header off a Pow- couldn’t be written any better.” from being played. Despite having never beaten lish any kind of possession. regrouped at the break and came ell well placed free kick to send However, everything the team However, despite the diffi cult Mercyhurst in the history of the The Golden Knights capital- out with at all guns blazing in the the Lakers fans into raptures. has accomplished this year will conditions, it was a fantastic programs existence it was always ized on some indecisive defend- second half. Gannon managed to pull a goal soon be forgotten if they do game that swung both ways. With going to be a close and tight ing to snatch an early lead in the With the wind at the wind at back as Patterson notched her not capitalize on their chance at so much at stake for the Lakers encounter. game off Heather Patterson’s their backs it appeared only a second of the game with less a national championship and the it was always going to be a tricky Team captain Finella Annand fourth goal of the year. matter of time before the Lakers than 10 minutes remaining but Lakers are well aware of this. contest. described the game as the biggest Ten minutes later the Lakers would dent Gannon’s two goal the Lakers managed to see out “I am hoping we can go all the Coming into the contest Mer- she has played in her four years found themselves two goals lead. However, when the Lakers the remaining time to clinch a way and play in Florida, but to get cyhurst knew that a win against with the program. down, as Colleen Schwarz lobbed fi nally did pull one back it came massive victory for the team and there we will have to work really their bitter rivals would guarantee “There was so much pressure, the ball over Mercyhurst goal- from an unlikely source. the program. hard at practice and together as them a share of the GLIAC title considering what was at stake keeper Rebecca Heintzman into Junior defender Jacque Sluga “Even though it was 2-0 to a team,” said Casement. Ohio State (9-0) remains atop shuffl ed BCS standings

No.3 in the standings, but their Texas (8-1) remained sev- worst computer rankings are While two one-loss teams are (8-0) is 14th and ahead of all the By Mike Huguenin loss to the Beavers dropped them enth after rallying to beat Texas thrown out, and the others are ahead of Florida in the media Atlantic Coast Conference teams MCT newspapers to eighth. West Virginia (7-0) Tech. averaged to come up with the polls Texas and Auburn the com- in the latest standings. moved up one spot, to third, Notre Dame (7-1) and Califor- BCS’ computer number. puters love the Gators. A non-BCS league team is USC’s loss to Oregon State while the Gators (7-1) jumped nia (7-1) stayed ninth and 10th, While strength of schedule isn’t Florida’s cumulative computer guaranteed a BCS spot in two shook up the Bowl Champion- up two spots, to fourth, after respectively. a BCS component, all six com- ranking is fourth, while Auburn’s ways. ship Series standings, and Florida beating Georgia. The three components of the puters have a strength-of-sched- is seventh and Texas’ 12th. One is if it fi nishes in the top is the one-loss team in the best Louisville (7-0), which hosts standings are the coaches poll; ule factor in their rankings. The computers also love one- 12; the other is if it is ranked position. West Virginia on Thursday night, the Harris poll, voted on by The fi nal BCS standings are loss California, whose cumulative in the top 16 and its ranking is No. 1 Ohio State (9-0) and No. moved up three spots, to fi fth, media members and by former released Dec.3. computer ranking is third. higher than that of a conference 2 Michigan (9-0) stayed in the despite not playing last week. players, coaches and administra- Teams fi rst and second in the Unbeatens Louisville and West champion that has an automatic same spot in this week’s stand- Auburn (8-1), which beat Florida tors; and six computers. fi nal standings meet in the BCS Virginia are ninth and 13th, re- berth. ings, released Sunday. on Oct.14, dropped from fi fth to Each of the components National Championship Game spectively, in the computers. The Trojans (6-1) had been sixth after beating Ole Miss. counts one-third. The best and on Jan.8 in Glendale, Ariz. Also of note is that Boise State November 1, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 12 LAKER

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This Weeks Results... NCAA bound Field Hockey...... Oct. 25, L 6-0, Mansfi eld Oct. 29, L1-0, IUP Women’s tennis...... Oct. 27, L 5-2 Lake Superior State Oct. 27, L 5-3, Saginaw Valley St. Oct. 28, L 5-2, GLIAC Championships Women’s soccer...... Oct. 27, W 4-3 Gannon Men’s soccer...... Oct. 26, W 4-0 Northwood Oct. 29, W 4-1 Gannon Women’s volleyball...... Oct. 27, L 3-0 Hillsdale Oct. 28, W 3-1 Wayne St. Football...... Oct. 28, W 32-7, Northern Michigan Men’s water polo...... Oct. 28, L 17-5, Bucknell Oct. 28, W 10-6, Penn State Behrend Oct. 28, W 18-8, George Washington Oct. 29, W 9-7, Washington & Jefferson Women’s hockey...... Oct. 28, W 4-3, Providence Oct. 29, W 3-0, Providence Men’s hockey...... Oct. 27, W 6-2, UConn Oct. 28, L 5-4 (OT), UConn

In the news... Andy Finkel photo Senior Zach Hiltner (6) tries to take the ball from a Gannon forward as goalie Daniel Mudd (0) looks on. AHA honors Cottreau

The Atlantic Hockey Association named Mercyhurst junior forward Ben Cottreau its Player of the Week on Oct. 30. Men’s soccer win Cottreau had his second hat trick of the year Saturday night against UConn, as well as a goal in Friday night’s game. over Gannon sets His third goal of Saturday’s game tied the contest at 4-4 and setup the Lakers for the overtime period, in which UConn scored just over a minute into the period. He currently is tops in AHA in conference goals with seven. stage for NCAA bid

MC Athletes of the Week ings and claming the No. 25 spot seal the victory for Mercyhurst. By Finella Annand for the fi rst time this season. It “It was the best birthday pres- Contributing writer The Mercyhurst Athletic Department announced Monday that certainly seems as though they ent I could have hoped for,” said soccer’s Kyle Jackson and Jaclyn McLean from women’s tennis are hitting peak form at exactly Jackson after the game. “The were the Athletes of the Week. For the fi rst time since 2003, the right time. boys all played great and I was the Mercyhurst men’s soccer The Lakers’ win on Thursday just happy to fi nish the chances Andy Finkel photo In the two games this week Jackson scored four goals to lead team is returning to the NCAA against Northwood was particu- I was provided with.” Senior Jason Pedra goes for Mercyhurst to a pair of wins. Although he entered the game playoffs. larly sweet, as it avenged the 2-1 The Mercyhurst defense, an- a header against Gannon. with only three goals on the season, he doubled his total with a On Monday, Oct. 30, the overtime defeat that Northwood chored by senior captain Andy hat trick in Sunday’s win over Gannon University. NCAA Selection Committee an- handed Mercyhurst earlier in the Tait and sophomore goalkeeper The game remained at 2-0 until nounced that Mercyhurst College season. Danny Mudd, allowed only six the half, with the Lakers content McLean played very well at the GLIAC Team Championships in is among the 32-team fi eld for the The men enacted the perfect shots the entire game. to sit off and play possession Michigan, where she went 6-0 for the week. She was 3-0 at regional tournament. revenge with a dominating 4-0 The team’s shutout is another soccer. the No. 6 singles position, and was 3-0 at the No. 3 doubles The team will face Southern shutout of the visiting Timber- example of their consistent de- Gannon came out in the sec- spot. Illiniois University (SIU) Ed- wolves. fensive domination this season. ond half with a little fi re in their wardsville on Nov. 2 at the SIU Junior midfi elder Kyle Jackson “I think the team has been eyes, but unfortunately for them campus. celebrated his birthday in style, superb defensively this year” it translated into frustration and If the Lakers emerge victori- bagging an impressive hat-trick said Tait. fouls, and not the effective soccer ous, they will then play on Nov. 4 against the stunned Northwood “We defend from the front and they needed. against the winner of the North- team. everyone plays a part. We have Senior captain Jason Pedra ern Kentucky vs. Wisconsin- Jackson’s fi rst goal came in the a good mix of size and speed so scored two second half goals Parkside contest, which place just 11th minute when he took a cross teams fi nd it diffi cult to break us to double the Mercyhurst ad- before the Mercyhurst game. from Kurt Young and buried down,” he said. vantage. The fi rst was a result Last week the Mercyhurst the ball past the Northwood The Mercyhurst men were not of good positioning on the men’s soccer team won the Great keeper. quite able to shut out the Knights midfielders part as he slotted Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic The score remained at 1-0 for of Gannon on Sunday afternoon away a brilliant cross from Matt Conference (GLIAC) title with some time until the Lakers hit but they did record another im- Richards. two regular games remaining. two quick goals in the 37th and pressive performance, defeating The second was all Pedra as he This week they played like the 39th minute to effectively kill off the men in maroon 4-1. hit a powerful 30-yard free kick champions they have become the hopes of the visiting team. The win was essential to keep through the Gannon goalkeeper’s File photo with a 4-0 win over Northwood Young, who assisted on the the Lakers’ dreams of playoffs legs. Jayme Grimaldi dropped the ceremonial fi rst puck before and a 4-1 win over cross-town fi rst goal, turned goal scorer for alive and they did the job that Gannon hit back in the 86th the Oct. 22 game between Dartmouth and Mercyhurst. rivals Gannon. the second of the Lakers’ goals. they knew they had to do. minute with a goal from Geneo The men’s recent form sug- Jackson then displayed some Mercyhurst showed Gannon Oberst, but it wasn’t enough to gests that the team could go a tricky foot skills by dribbling they meant business immediately dampen the spirits of the victori- Lakers “Skate for the Cure” long way in the tournament. through the Northwood defense with two goals in the first 11 ous Mercyhurst men. They have scored 15 goals in and slotting the ball past the minutes. The fans went into rapturous The Mercyhurst women’s hockey team raised $500 for breast their last four games and con- keeper for goal number two. Young and Jackson both got applause as the final whistle cancer awareness through its “Skate for the Cure” drive ceded only three. He then provided the fi nal nail on the score sheet to continue blew, signaling another great culminating in a game against Dartmouth on Oct. 22. Additionally the team recently in the coffi n early in the second their impressive goal scoring Mercyhurst triumph over rivals jumped into the national rank- half to complete his hat-trick and form of late. Gannon. The Lakers wore the logo of the cause on their helmets and pink ribbons were at the door available for donations which totaled $500.

The effort was part of a conference-wide push to generate Men’s hockey splits with UConn awareness for the cause, with all schools participating in the College Hockey America (CHA) taking part. Senior wingers Scott Cham- in a 10-minute span to start the than their record shows, having a By Ryan Palm pagne and Kyle Grougon added period. one-goal loss to Bowling Green There was a ceremonial dropping of the fi rst puck by Jayme Sports editor Grimaldi, wife of Mercyhurst associate athletic director, Dr. goals along with the second ca- Cottreau added another goal at and a two-goal empty net loss to Matt Grimaldi. Mrs. Grimaldi is a breast cancer survivor, and reer goal from freshman forward 18:50, yet the Lakers still trailed powerhouse Michigan earlier in dropped the ceremonial fi rst puck between Mercyhurst captain In nearly every interview he Chris Risi. 3-2 at the end of two periods. the season. Julia Colizza and Dartmouth Olympian Gillian Apps. gives throughout the course of a Uconn tallied the game’s fi nal Mercyhurst came out stronger Cottreau was honored this hockey season, men’s Coach Rick score in the fi nal minute of the in the third, managing to tie the week by Atlantic Hockey, named Gotkin describes that in Atlantic second period, with the contest game 4-4 with Cottreau’s third its Player of the Week on Oct. Women’s hockey up to No. 3 Hockey any team can beat any ending 6-2. goal of the night at 18:09. 30. other team on any given night. Saturday night’s game was a dif- The power play marker was his The junior forward notched The Mercyhurst women’s hockey team moved up to No. 3 in a Such was the case as the men’s ferent story, however, as UConn team-leading eighth of the year. his second hat trick of his career newly arranged top-ten USCHO.com poll: hockey team split a pair of games came to play and the Lakers With the two teams tied at 4-4 at on Saturday, his fi rst coming last with UConn this past weekend, struggled to keep up. the end of regulation, play went week against Holy Cross. Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Poll Oct. 27-28. “We came out flat Saturday into sudden death overtime, in He leads Atlantic Hockey in 1. Wisconsin (10) 9-0-1 144 1 Friday night’s game was very night; our slow start hurt us,” said which UConn scored a goal at conference goals with seven, and 2. New Hampshire (5) 9-0-0 138 1 one-sided, as Mercyhurst claimed Champagne. 1:08 to take the 5-4 victory. is currently tied for fi rst place in 3. Mercyhurst 7-0-1 118 4 a convincing 6-2 victory. “We played much better in the “A lot of little thing made points with nine. 4. Minnesota-Duluth 8-0-0 102 5 The Lakers jumped out to a third period, but it wasn’t enough the difference between the two Things get no easier for Mercy- 5. St. Lawrence 7-1-0 79 3 3-0 lead before the end of the to get the win.” games,” said Gotkin. hurst this weekend, as they travel 6. Harvard 2-0-0 77 7 fi rst period, with goals from Matt Mercyhurst opened the scoring “We played well on Friday, to Fairfi eld, Conn., to play Sacred 7. Dartmouth 2-2-0 51 8 Pierce, Nick Vandenbeld and Ben with Cottreau adding an even- okay in fi rst period on Saturday, Heart on Nov. 3-4. 8. Minnesota 4-3-1 46 6 Cottreau. strength goal at 12:49, a lead but awful in the second period. The team breaks for finals 8. Princeton 2-0-2 46 9 UConn got on the board fi ve which stood for the rest of the A lot of it is mental, a lot of it week, and then plays a home- 10. Boston College 5-1-1 19 10 minutes into the middle period, fi rst period. focus, and you have to credit the and-home series against Canisius however, the Lakers countered UConn came out with a ven- opposition, they played very well Nov. 17-18. The Lakers are back in action Sunday when they travel to with three more goals to jump geance during the second period, Saturday,” said Gotkin. Colgate for a pair of games Nov. 3-4. ahead 6-1. however, and scored three goals UConn is a much better team