THE News ...... 2-5 Features ...... 6-9 A&E ...... 10-11 Opinion ...... 12-13 Sports ...... 14-15 Laker Living ...... 16 MerciadMERCYHURST UNIVERSITY | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 | VOL. 92 NO. 1 NOW OPEN PAGE 5

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Balance school and social life (45%) Get at least a 3.5 GPA (37%) 4: Cyber security lab now open Do some community service (12%) Join at least one club (6%) 8: New bee hotel on campus 15: Hockey Canada gives Laker This week’s What is you favorite thing a shot at Development camp about Hurst Day? POLL merciad.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 2 NEWS Wednesday, September 12, 2018

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Freshmen, Laker Leaders and iMU professors volunteered all over Erie at places such as Presque Isle State Park, the Erie Zoo and other local sites in the annual Day of Service. Freshman class gives back By Megan Michalski and work for an event that the Contributing writer entire community enjoys. Mikonsky hopes that future On Aug. 20, about 700 new freshmen view the Day of Ser- Lakers traveled to different lo- vice with “an open mind,” and cations with their Introduction have as much fun as he did with to Mercyhurst University (iMU) his iMU group. class as part of the annual Day The projects each year focus of Service. on addressing the five Critical Every new school year, the Concerns of Mercy. freshman class participates in a Hannah Frederick, a fresh- weeklong orientation, in which man Early Childhood and Spe- each student gets to know their cial Education major, centered advisers, their fellow students her experience on Reverenc- and their new home at Mer- ing the Earth. Along with her cyhurst University. Not only iMU group, Frederick helped do the freshmen participate in build pocket gardens on State class bonding activities and fun Street. She picked up litter and events during Welcome Week, Contributed photo cleaned the surrounding area. they set out into the streets of She viewed it as a bonding expe- Erie as well. About 700 freshmen gathered on Aug. 20 to serve in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, addressing the five rience with her iMU group. By participating in an all-class Critical Concerns of Mercy with their volunteer work. “It was nice because I made service project, students explore friends while doing it, everyone the community while helping versity, has worked for the Day “I want the students to recog- and the opportunity to really ex- in our iMU group got to know those in need. of Service since she was a fresh- nize that Erie is a beautiful place plore the streets of Erie. each other that day,” said Fred- Starting in May, Bethany Brun, man. After her freshman year, beyond the gates of campus,” Dennis Mikonsky, a fresh- erick. “I just had a lot of fun.” Mercyhurst’s assistant director Brun became a Laker Leader, said Brun. man with an undeclared major, Freshman Day of Service al- of Community Engagement, and led other freshman off cam- Brun acknowledged that some was assigned to work at the Erie lows the freshman class to help works with other service lead- pus on several service projects. of the projects are uncomfort- Zoo, where he painted animals their new community as well as ers to find quality projects for She hopes that the service able, such as cleaning a kitchen for the Zoo’s Halloween party. offers the opportunity to forge the freshmen to work on. Brun, projects encourage new students or painting a fence, but they Mikonsky and his group saved a stronger connection with their a graduate of Mercyhurst Uni- to feel a part of the community. each provided great experience the zoo staff hours of painting new home at Mercyhurst. New archaeology partnership formed By Carlena Bressanelli absence from the court to act as both the Jackson farmhouse and by coordinating on the archival and gain a fuller understanding Staff writer Chief U.S. Prosecutor during the a nearby barn. portions of this project.” of the site’s history and the lives Nuremberg Trials of Nazi war Mary Ann Owoc, Ph.D., An- Rosie Pregler, senior Anthro- of its past occupants.” Over the summer, Mercyhurst criminals after World War II. thropology/Archaeology depart- pology/Archaeology and His- Attorney Greg Peterson, a University’s Anthropology/Ar- The Robert H. Jackson Center ment chair, said work will begin tory major, will be completing co-founder and board member chaeology department signed a was established in 2001 in James- this fall to map and document her capstone senior projects in of the Jackson Center, explained, Memorandum of Agreement to town, New York, dedicated to the the site and to evaluate artifacts both fields with her work on this “We’re hoping to understand the launch an archaeological study former justice’s life, legacy and from the property for potential project under the supervision of life and times of the Jackson fam- of a Warren County homestead contributions to the United States. further study. historical archaeologist Lisa Ma- ily, why they may have chosen that with the representatives of the The representatives of Glen- “We’re excited about how this rie Malischke, Ph.D., and history area to live, why they came back Robert H. Jackson Center on July dorn Land, who are the current partnership will enhance our professor Ben Scharff, Ph.D. to the area and to understand 24. owners of the property over- educational mission as a depart- According to Pregler’s research the environment in which Justice Robert H. Jackson was ap- looking Spring Creek, also took ment committed to faculty-men- proposal, the research aims to Jackson and his family lived.” pointed to the U.S. Supreme part of the ceremony. Jackson’s tored student research, hands-on “conduct a preliminary archaeo- Jackson Center Board Chair Court in 1941 by President great-grandfather settled in student training and public ar- logical investigation of the Rob- Stanley Lundine signed the agree- Franklin D. Roosevelt. Before Spring Creek after the Ameri- chaeology,” Owoc said. “We’re ert H. Jackson Farmstead (Spring ment, along with Owoc and Chris- that, Jackson served as U.S. So- can Revolution. Volunteers had also very glad to enhance our Creek, Pennsylvania) in order to tina Riley-Brown, Ph.D., dean of licitor General and U.S. Attorney already removed brush from the already strong relationship with produce new information on his- the Hafenmaier College of Hu- General. He then took a leave of site, revealing the foundations of Mercyhurst’s History department torical Pennsylvania farmsteads manities, Arts and Social Sciences. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 NEWS PAGE 3 Grand jury report shakes faith By Kristian Biega came the subject of “Spotlight,” a religious communities are, they “It is a betrayal. But life is filled News Editor 2015 film. There needs to are also human institutions and with betrayal from time to time, “Since 2002, the Church tried to are also going to be inflicted with and part of life is dealing with On Aug. 14, Pennsylvania At- respond to this with better rules be something sin and harm,” Forsthoefel said. that,” Forsthoefel said. “We must torney General Josh Shapiro sent and regulations,” Catholic Studies “ “The question is can any reli- let them know that we love them profoundly shock waves through the nation professor Mary Hembrow-Sny- gion have enough honesty and and we understand that they need as he and his team released the der, Ph.D., said. “But this was public in terms self awareness to pull back from distance. The church has to re- largest and most in-depth inves- so excruciatingly egregious and of atonement for self-centered interest?” form itself to regain the trust of tigation of child sex abuse cases the victims were treated so inhu- It has been difficult for religious the people. The church’s long his- within the Catholic Church. While manely. The piece for me that is this sin to help and Catholic studies professors tory has been through many cri- the report is only reflective of six the most salient is the clericalism all of us who are to make sense of the distortion ses before, so presumably it will dioceses in Pennsylvania (Erie, Al- and deeply systemic structure of of the Church’s message in their recover.” lentown, Greensburg, Harrisburg, oppression which ironically ends Catholics begin to classes. Mercyhurst students have been Pittsburgh and Scranton), its find- up being a structure of protection have a little bit of “Can you imagine how difficult struggling to make sense of the ings have made national news for those priest predators.” for us who teach course in social scandal within the Church. over the past several weeks. The diocese of Altoona/John- hope.” justice and ethics, when we talk “I immediately felt sick. My There are profiles of more than stown sparked the latest investiga- Catholic Studies about Catholic teaching on sex- heart broke for the victims and 300 Catholic priests and bishops tion as secret archives containing professor Mary ual morality, the students are like their families,” sophomore Cath- found guilty of sex abuse in the information about previous sex Hembrow-Snyder ‘really?’ The students are somber. olic Devotions leader Allie Sch- near-thousand page report. What abuse reports and how they were You can see the harm that has weiger said. is most shocking about the grand handled were found. Following been done,” said Hembrow-Sny- Members of Campus Ministry jury report is that the specific Altoona/Johnstown, the dio- hoefel said. “It is not limited to der. remain hopeful that the Church cases of more than 1,000 victims cese of Philadelphia investigated the Catholic Church. If you look Some current church leaders can move past what has hap- cover a span of 70 years and are its history of abuse reports. It at any permutation of religion such as Erie Catholic Bishop pened. described in graphic detail. was after the precedent of these you are going to see profoundly Lawrence T. Persico are stepping “How can something so wrong “These people were visited by Pennsylvania dioceses that Shap- troubling, worrying and dark im- up to face the issues head on. Per- occur in a place that should be emotional death and destruc- iro launched a full investigation of pulses. It erodes faith. It debreeds sico was the only bishop out of surrounded in love, trust and tion,” Religious Studies professor the other six Catholic dioceses in the cohesion of the community. the six dioceses to testify before community in the Lord?” junior Thomas Forsthoefel, Ph. D. said. the state, hearing testimonies and It is a very sociologically trouble- the grand jury in person, listening MYRACLE leader Erin Almeter “It is the most grotesque and cyn- collecting data ever since. some thing.” to their grievances and offering said. “I think what is important ical distortion of the very mission As more reports were discov- The systematic nature of the apology. His actions have been now is to grieve over this sin and and substance of the Church.” ered, the Church began to take its cover-up is most troubling for noticed and respected throughout pray for the victims. Yes, this was Shapiro explained the graphic own steps to ensure more safe- Catholics. the aftermath of the report as be- horrible. Yes, my faith was shaken. nature of the report was in order ty and transparency. The United “We are Americans, so we want ing sincere and forthcoming. But I’m not going to turn my back to show transparency and respect States Conference of Catholic to reach for answers, we want to “I think Bishop Persico has on the Catholic faith because God for the victims. Bishops issued the Charter for the reach for fixing it, but this is the made the people of this diocese has never turned his back on us.” “We are sick over all the crimes Protection of Children and Young kind of thing you aren’t going to proud that he is our bishop for Catholics everywhere are faced that will go unpunished and un- People in 2002, and has revised the fix. There are no easy answers for the infinite sensitivity and com- with these realities and must fig- compensated,” the grand jury said act again in 2005, 2011 and 2018. this,” Piszker said. “When you get passion he has shown toward the ure out the best way to handle the in the report. “We are going to “The testimony is being pre- into a systemic kind of issue like victims,” said Hembrow-Snyder. resulting emotions. name their names and describe sented and the majority of it is this, there is a complexity there that “He has been an outlier in terms Piszker urges people to take to what they did — both the sex from the 1940s-1970s; most of it is going to take time to come to of his integrity and courage in prayer as well with these compli- offenders and the people who is in the past. I do not want this terms with. I am struggling, too.” facing this issue.” cated emotions of anger, confu- concealed them. We are going to appear as an excuse. I am just Hembrow-Snyder suggests Many are concerned with the sion or sorrow. He points specif- to shine a light on their conduct, putting it in context,” said Mercy- how the clericalism must be dealt future of the church and if this ically to Prayers of Lamentation because that is what the victims hurst Chaplain and Interim Direc- with among Catholic priests, bish- scandal will cause people to leave in which one pours out any emo- deserve.” tor of Campus Ministry, the Rev. ops, cardinals and the Pope. Catholicism all together. tions and struggles in their heart This is not the first time that Jim Piszker. “Recent cases have “It’s not enough to say we “I think that when it comes and soul to God as honestly as such allegations were brought for- dropped dramatically in that time. need prayer and fasting,” Hem- to the concept of faith, a lot of possible through prayer. This ward within the Catholic Church There should be none, but we are brow-Snyder said. “There needs people understand that their faith practice is not for God to some- of the United States. Accusations doing a lot better than what we to be something profoundly pub- transcends this. It is a monumen- how change what has been done, first surfaced in the late 1980s in were.” lic in terms of atonement for this tal failure, but it is not the core but to help one cope and heal. Louisiana, but were covered and Religious scholars seek to un- sin to help all of us who are Cath- of why we do what we do in the “The first and foremost thing handled on a domestic scale. In derstand what it means when olics begin to have a little bit of faith,” Piszker said. we need to do is to be with it,” 2002, the Boston Globe was the human failings taint the image of hope.” Forsthoefel suggests that the Piszker said. “In the sense that we first to fully investigate and un- divine institutions and leaders. Failures within religious com- Church should support those are taking stock of what we’re feel- cover years of sexual abuse within “Our charge in this little corner munities stem from human ten- who may need distance from the ing about it — which is not easy the Church that was kept secret by of the academy is to look honestly dency. Church and allow them to heal, — before we begin to understand its leaders. This investigation be- at the darkness in religion,” Forst- “No matter how divine these while still hoping for their return. what we are thinking about it.” New Mercyhurst dining hall hours set By Sarah Klein dents the option to grab a quick more students are on that side of her wish that Grotto Commons Mercyhurst’s administration. Contributing writer late-night snack or early morning campus” in the evening, he said. was “open later on weekdays, 10 Tentatively within the next two coffee before class. The new hours have caused a or 10:30 p.m.” weeks, Parkhurst hopes to unveil For students returning to Mer- The Laker Inn has seen reduced controversy around campus, with The Laker is set to close down its new app Food U, which will be cyhurst this August, the new din- hours, and it is now open Mon- many mixed opinions. Some stu- in early October to allow for the available for all students to access ing facility hours quickly became a days through Fridays from 8 a.m. dents appreciate the earlier week- construction of the pub being on any smart device. The app will hot topic around campus. to 4 p.m. end hours that Ryan Hall offers. added to the lower level of the provide information about hours The Grotto Commons dining According to Dean Schoen- “I’m a big fan of being able to Student Union, with the goal to and menus for each dining facility hall is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 feldt, Parkhurst general manag- eat breakfast earlier than 10 a.m. re-open around the beginning of around campus, including space p.m. and it now serves dinner un- er, the reason for these changes on the weekends,” said sopho- spring term, Schoenfeldt said. to voice suggestions or add com- til closing time. to the dining hall schedules is to more History major Ethan Wag- Although the current Laker Inn ments. The new Ryan Hall dining fa- make hours consistent through- ner, who lives in Ryan. hours will remain in affect even The current dining schedule is cility is open daily from 7 a.m. out the week so students don’t However, for freshmen living after the pub opens next semes- in effect until Sept. 15, after which to 10 p.m., while the Ryan Hall have to keep track of different farther away from Ryan Hall, the ter, the pub will provide a dinner they are subject to change. There Grab and Go is open daily from hours on different days. reduced hours at Grotto Com- and late-night option to all stu- is also a forum scheduled for Sept. 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m., featuring In addition, Parkhurst has tried mons can affect their late-night dents seven days a week. Many 17 at 8 p.m. in the Student Union, snacks, Grab-and-Go Meals as to “balance a class schedule vs. dining. details of the pub have not been during which students can voice well as a coffee bar. The Ryan Hall evening,” said Schoenfeldt. Freshman Education major officially decided and require co- their opinions on the new dining convenience store also gives stu- “Ryan Hall is open later because Gabriela Damasceno expressed operation between Parkhurst and hours and the pub. PAGE 4 NEWS Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Cyber Lab now open MerciadIN A MINUTE By Fez Ur-Rahman Contributing writer

Cards for Mercyhurst began the 2018-19 school year by unveiling one of the Sisters the newest additions to campus: the MCPc Cyber Education Cen- of Mercy ter. This lab will provide students with an array of new opportuni- This year marks the ties, including the Cyber Security 175th anniversary of the and Data Science undergraduate Sisters of Mercy coming majors. The state-of-the-art tech- to the United States. nology and bright lights are a Cards are being made stark contrast from the old base- for active Sisters of ment library that it replaced. Mercy in Pittsburgh, Erie, Former Gov. Tom Ridge was Buffalo and Cleveland to pleased with the advances that thank them for their years Mercyhurst is making, saying of dedication and service in a university news release that to the Catholic Church. “Mercyhurst University is at the Stop by Campus forefront of developing our na- Ministry to make a card tion’s future cyber leaders.” to help them reach their Mercyhurst University Pres- goal of 175 cards for the ident Michael T. Victor said he Sarah Klein photo Sisters. values the opportunities that the lab will bring for students. Mercyhurst’s new Cyber Lab opened for the 2018-19 school year to be a key asset for the new Cyber “Cyber education represents Security and Data Science undergraduate majors. Fall Forum the next great opportunity for Mercyhurst, giving us the chance rate in cybersecurity has been 0 rity education will continue to af- are both popular upcoming fields scheduled to leverage our experience, fac- percent since 2016,” said intel fect the U.S. government and the with tons of possibilities,” said ulty expertise, cutting-edge re- professor M. Afzal Upal, Ph.D. entire intelligence community. senior Intelligence Studies and MSG’s first general sources and industry connections The opportunities for techno- “The government is already fo- IT major Mick Weimer. forum will take place to position Mercyhurst as a cyber logical advancement were made cused on land and air and sea, but Not only does the Cyber Lab on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in leader at the undergraduate and possible for Mercyhurst through cyber is just as important. It’s a create opportunities for students, the Student Union Great graduate levels,” said Victor. a grant given to the school. The brand-new environment. People it is a unique addition to the uni- Room. The main topics Cyber security and data sci- Cyber Lab, including the network who predict the future see more versity. discussed will be the ence undergraduate classes will operating center, was primarily and more warfare is going into “Having this Cyber Security planned pub and dining be taking place in the new labs, sponsored by MCPc., FW Hirt, that environment,” said Upal. program and this cyber securi- services on campus. as well as the data science gradu- Erie Insurance and Cyber Mas- The general response from the ty lab with its unique experience Panelists will include ate programs. The Cyber Security ters in Cyber Risk Management. students and faculty so far has sets Mercyhurst as a vanguard in David Myron, Dean masters program and the Cyber Mercyhurst is one of the lead- been great. cyber education,” said cyber secu- Schoenfeldt, Laurie Risk Management Program will ing intelligence programs in the “The Cyber Lab is a great new rity professor Christopher Man- Blakeslee, Katie Boyd be offered online. country and is fortunate to have addition to Mercyhurst Universi- sour, Ph.D., “especially with the and Laura Zirkle. “Cyber security is a very prac- the technology and skilled staff ty. It allows Intelligence Studies, support that is given to the Cyber Pizza logs and tical locational kind of field, so to make this program a success Business and Criminal Justice Security faculty from the Com- mozzarella sticks will be there is a huge demand in the for the university. majors to learn more about cyber puting Information Science De- served for free. marketplace. The unemployment Upal believes that cyber secu- security and data science, which partment and the Ridge College.” ESO Carnival and Dance set Looking for service hours and a fun night Nursing program at MU main of games and dancing? Sign up to be a volunteer By Kristina Croucher communication and foster col- a while and are available on the the program more beneficial to for the ESO (Expanding Contributing writer laboration among Mercyhurst North East campus. the students. Social Opportunities for University’s three nursing pro- The new department on the Students will also be able to those with Disabilities) Mercyhurst recently added grams.” Erie campus is now preparing work in the simulation lab lo- Carnival and Dance on a new Nursing department to Elnitsky and Stanley are very students to become a Registered cated at the North East campus, Sept. 14, hosted by the its main campus that will bring excited and passionate about Nurse, Bachelor of Science in and the rigorous program will al- Barber National Institute about better community and the new opportunities this de- Nursing (RN-BSN). It is a two- low them to feel prepared if they from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. communication. The Depart- partment will bring to Erie and year program that follows the move onto a graduate program For more information, ment of Nursing will be bene- North East nursing students. ASN program; ASN has already level. contact Sarah Gaczewski ficial to the students in the pro- “It is a phenomenal program,” been established at Mercyhurst The next step, Stanley said, is at sgacze15@lakers. gram due to its ability to engage Stanley said. for several years. to create a Masters program in mercyhurst.edu students on Mercyhurst’s main Students can participate in Students are able to earn their Nursing. In addition, the pro- campus in addition to North several different programs that Registered Nurse License and sit gram will most likely be an on- East. allow them to sit in for a pre-li- for the licensure exam in only line program, Elnitsky said. This program will help nursing censure or licensure exam. two years. This is compared with However, the focus is on what Dance class students challenge themselves One route is to participate in four-year programs at other uni- the new department can bring and earn more advanced degrees the Practical Nursing Program, a versities in and around Erie that to Mercyhurst and the students open to all in a shorter period of time. one-year optional program that earn students the same degree. now. Michael Elnitsky, Ph.D., Dean prepares students to be a Li- “Since the program is for “The program is very cost ef- The Mercyhurst Dance of Zurn College of Natural and censed Practical Nurse. nurses and students in the pro- fective,” said Stanley. Club will be hosting Health Sciences, and Judith M. They can then continue onto fessional setting, it is a little The cost effectiveness is one Community Dance Stanley, DHSc, RN, CNE, chair a full-time two-year, or part-time more flexible for them,” El- of the reasons Stanley predicts Classes on Saturdays of the Nursing department, are three-year program that prepares nitsky said. that it will be a huge success. from 10:45 a.m. to noon proud to bring the department students for an Associate of Sci- This new department is mak- The department is very excit- in Dance Space, Studio B. to the Mercyhurst main cam- ence in Nursing. ing it easier for professors in Erie ed to work with North East to Contact Megan Lay pus. This is known as the Associ- to communicate and work with share ideas and make improve- at mlay48@lakers. According to a news release is- ate of Science in Nursing Pro- the professors in North East. It ments for the benefit of the cur- mercyhurst.edu for more sued by Mercyhurst on Aug. 22, gram, or ASN. Both of these will increase productivity in and rent and future nursing students information. the department will “enhance programs have been offered for out of the classroom, making and for the community. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 NEWS PAGE 5

STUDENT GOVERNMENT This weekend’s campus events It’s Homecoming Weekend! Friday, Sept. 14 Bonfire and pep rally: Come enjoy free food and fun with the Mercyhurst Pep Band, cheerleaders and athletic Kristian Biega photo coaches at the bonfire! The opening of Ryan Hall has been anticipated since last year, and the residence hall opened with great success this school year. Ryan Hall houses freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in its 92 suites. Saturday, Sept. 15 Tailgating begins at 11:30 a.m. Raving about Ryan before we cheer on the By Donny Bryant III and for the most part, students or oven, especially when the Mercyhurst football team at Contributing writer were pleased with all that the new dining facilities were not new residence hall had to offer. yet opened. This made it incon- Tullio Field at 1 p.m. On Aug. 15, Mercyhurst Uni- Vinny Lucent, a junior, was venient for them because they versity opened its newest hous- very pleased with the results had to go all the way to Grot- The game is a green-out! ing addition available to stu- that the hard-working construc- to Commons if they wanted dents, Ryan Hall. tion team built for Mercyhurst something late at night. Construction on the building University. “I like the food in Ryan,” took a total of 394 days before “I really like how they set it sophomore Intelligence Stud- the building was dedicated on up,” said Lucent, “The space ies major, Isabella Fragnoli said. Aug 16. that you have in the room makes “It offers a variety of gour- “The Ryan Hall project was the suite more comfortable. met-style food to a new place definitely a group effort,” Direc- The AC is also a plus. Overall, on campus.” tor of Residence Life & Student it’s great to be a part of a new The placement and new ame- Conduct Megan McKenna said. community.” nities offered with Ryan Hall “We were very excited that it was Three football players on the help to foster community at a completed on time and is full.” second floor also gave their new place on campus. The res- Administration and the res- opinions on the new hall, wish- idence hall also has program- idence life offices are very ing that all the facilities in the ming space for RAs to host en- pleased with Ryan Hall’s com- new hall were finished earlier gaging events that will appeal to pletion and its function as a re- in time for their move-in dates, students regardless of living in placement for older living areas. instead of only just the suites. Ryan or not. “Overall, our department is However, they were still very Cariel Lewis, assistant direc- very excited about Ryan Hall. impressed with the results and tor of Residence Life and Stu- From higher administration to the sizes of the rooms. dent Conduct, was thrilled with the staff in our office, we are Even though some students the opportunity to bring new Applications for thrilled to be able to offer new had to wait to officially move programs to the new hall. Lewis housing options to students, es- into Ryan Hall, the Residence plans to have pizza and movie pecially when it means replacing Life staff was hard at work to nights as part of Ryan Hall’s CD11 are out! existing areas that need a make- finish up the renovations. new programs. over,” McKenna said. “There were many students The conference rooms will There are multiple features that were here as early arrivals also be utilized by all organi- that came out with the new hall, for sports and other commit- zations and clubs for meetings. including 92 suites, new parking ments that were in temporary Brand-new study rooms are also facilities and a new open kitchen housing for a time, and when the in the process so students will MERCYHURST CAMPUS dining facility. The hall houses building opened it was a sight not have to go all the way to the students in all four classes. The to see as all of those folks were library. first floor is reserved for fresh- the first to move in,” McKenna “The best aspect of Ryan men in the Honors Program. said. “We appreciate everyone Hall is that it offers program- CRIME LOG “Ryan Hall serves as the start- who was pivotal through those ming and meeting space to this ing point for other improvements initial days — namely our main- side of campus. Students now Sept. 4: Burglary in Lewis 3923 on Briggs and Lewis that are tenance and housekeeping staff, have a place to eat and hang out, needed,” McKenna said. “The Police & Safety, administration, other than their apartments and building is a true testament to all the Resident Assistants/Hall townhouses,” McKenna said. Sept. 5: Harassment in Zurn Hall President Victor and his adminis- Directors and Assistant Direc- “This opens up many possibil- tration’s vision of what a residen- tors in our area. It was definitely ities for programming in this Sept. 7: Possession of drug paraphernalia tial campus should look like.” all hands on deck.” area, ranging from programs put Students were eager to move Lauren Rogus and her room- on by the Resident Assistants to into their new home and be a mates on the third floor wished events sponsored by MSG and Sept. 8: Theft from vehicle in Lot 10 part of this new community, that the suites came with a stove other student groups.” PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Alumni Speaker Series Ask Mia kicks off for the fall

Anyone have a problem that By Marina Boyle Vinesky will speak to stu- Emma Kovacs, Career Coun- they need help fixing? Features Editor dents about applying to graduate selor at Mercyhurst, looks for- Ask for Mia’s advice at: schools after Mercyhurst, finding ward to hearing what graduates [email protected] The Alumni Speaker Series is a the right job and exploring the PA can teach students today. new program on campus, set up profession. “I think that the Alumni Speak- ******************* to engage current students with This will be followed by a pre- er Series is valuable because it gives Mercyhurst alumni in an effort to sentation from Melanie Titzel on direct insight from professionals help them discover career goals Sept. 26. Titzel is the Director in the field,” Kovacs said. “There and tips. of Senior Living Communities at is more validity with that current Dear Mia, This series is a joint effort be- LECOM and majored in Business knowledge, and more connection tween the Office of Alumni Re- at Mercyhurst. over a shared time at Mercyhurst. lations and the Career Develop- Her talk will concentrate on the It is a great way for our students to All of my friends from Welcome ment Center. topic of leadership and impor- network and meet alumni.” Week and move-in day have found Starting Sept. 20, Mercyhurst tance of a clear career path. A central focus of this series is other friends. I’ve been going to will begin welcoming five alum- Michelle Benedetti, sophomore allowing students to understand classes and seeing people there, ni over the course of the year to Business & Competitive Intelli- the flexibility they have in terms speak with students about where gence Studies major, is particular- of their career, and the power of but I have no one to go to dinner their education has taken them ly looking forward to Titzel’s talk. using their degree to find a fulfill- with or hang out on the weekends and where they plan to go next. “I am truly excited for this talk ing job that helps them to meet anymore. Please help! The talks will span different ma- because it pertains to my future in core Mercy values in daily life. jors, topics and areas of advice business,” Benedetti said. “Mela- All featured alumni will dis- Sincerely, that alumni in the workforce can nie has firsthand knowledge of cuss which Mercyhurst programs, offer to students. the local business environment clubs or activities were most help- Struggling To Make Friends The two opening talks will be and the skills it takes to secure a ful to them in terms of finding, from Kaleigh Vinesky and Mela- fulfilling career here in Erie and retaining and enjoying employ- nie Titzel, both of whom gradu- in the business world overall. I am ment. ated from Mercyhurst — in 2013 looking forward to hearing her Lindsay Frank, director of and 1980, respectively. discuss the concept of leadership Alumni Relations, encourages all Dear Struggling To Make Friends, The Career Development Cen- and how this school helped her to interested alumni to volunteer and ter has distributed posters and is develop strong leadership skills.” help to grow this program. working to inform students of More talks will occur through Applications, as well as other the alumni who will be here. November and February, with options for alumni wishing to get Don’t worry! The people you are Vinesky studied Biology at alumni Sandra Larson, Sean Fe- involved, can be found online. friends with your first semester (or Mercyhurst and continued her ed- dorko and Eden Mishler Ihrig re- “I am most excited that we in your case, first week) of college ucation in the Physician Assistant turning to present later on in the have had a great level of interest may not stick. program at Daemen College, near year. from our alumni who are not only And that’s OK. Buffalo, New York. All talks are free of charge for willing, but also very excited, to The best way to make new friends is She now works as a Physician’s students and will be advertised return to campus and share their to get involved as much as you can Assistant for OB/GYN Associ- throughout campus before the experience and knowledge with on campus with things you like to ates of Erie. event. our students,” Frank said. do. That way you can meet people who have similar interests to yours. Strike up a conversation with people while standing in line for food, at campus events and even during class. New semester brings Another tip is to try to make friends with as many people as possible. That way if you lose some new clubs to friends along the way, you won’t campus wake up one morning feeling as By Lexie VanOrd to help at the Erie Irish Festival order to help fight cancer. Plans though you’ve got no one. Contributing writer this weekend. for achieving our goals include a If you don’t like how a person In terms of advocacy, the Mer- bake sale and encouraging people is treating you, you can decide Clubs are a great way to get in- cyhurst Anti-Money Laundering to participate in Erie’s sponsored volved on campus, to meet new Society has been created by Isa- walk, Light the Night,” Cohen to distance yourself from them and people and to find new interests. bella Fragnoli, sophomore Intelli- said. surround yourself with others that From academic clubs to cultur- gence Studies major. Clubs are especially popular bring out the best in you. al and social societies, as well as This is a potential new club that with students who have varied Lastly, be yourself. outlets for special interests of is currently still in the process of interests. Nathan Brand, sopho- I know it’s very cliche, but your sailing or video games, Mercy- being accepted as a Mercyhurst more Intelligence Studies major, real friends will accept you for hurst has a variety of Registered RSCO. Fragnoli’s goal for the is involved in an array of school who you truly are. Don’t settle for Student Clubs and Organizations club is to help students from In- clubs and is excited to see more anything less. (RSCOs) to join. telligence Studies, Business and become available. Good luck, and get yourself out This year, many new student-led Criminal Justice majors to learn “I am always excited to join there! organizations have been created. and understand the anti-money clubs on campus because I see Irish Club is a newly approved laundering world. them as one of the best ways to addition that hopes to help stu- Fragnoli also said she plans on meet new people,” Brand said. Sincerely, dents connect to the university’s making connections with organi- “One of the things I like most Irish roots. Meghan Gallagher, zations and experienced individu- about Mercyhurst is that involve- sophomore Communication ma- als in the field with the possibility ment helps me to pursue academ- jor, serves as Irish Club president. of them coming to Mercyhurst to ic goals in a social environment.” Mia “Our main goal is to have a present. These clubs provide only a float for Mercyhurst in the Erie Colleges Against Cancer is a glimpse of the more than 90 St. Patrick’s Day parade, and to club that is not so much a new RSCOs that students can join on allow students to engage with the group on campus, but rather one campus, with club numbers grow- culture that shaped our universi- that is currently being revived. ing each year. Those wishing to ty,” Gallagher said. Paul Cohen, Colleges Against get involved are encouraged to Gallagher plans to create other Cancer president, is a senior ma- visit the Campus Involvement events on campus for Irish holi- joring in History. Center in the Student Union, or days, as well as coordinating vol- “This club has been revived reach out to club officers to find unteering for members who wish to raise money and awareness in out what is offered. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 7

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Mercyhurst students had the opportunity to travel to the top of Mount Washington to get a bird’s-eye view of the city of Pittsburgh and its attractions. The MAC/SAC trip gave students the freedom to plan their own day in the city, taking in the sights by foot. MAC/SAC takes students to explore Pittsburgh for a day By Carlena Bressanelli rants and giant decorated globes throughout Staff writer the center. Afterwards, we wandered around Point Park, took pictures of the fountain beside the river and yelled in the tunnel that A full day trip to the city of Pittsburgh made our voices echo,” Wrest said. on Sept. 8 kicked off the first major She also said they enjoyed the cultural off-campus event for the Multicultural diversity of the city that she got to explore. Activities Council and Student Activities “On our way to Point Park, we stopped Council this year. at a Turkish farmers market to explore the The Saturday event, entitled Destination: authentic food, clothes and pottery,” Wrest Pittsburgh, saw MAC/SAC programmers said. “We ended the day by taking the In- take 100 students to Pittsburgh for the day cline up to Mount Washington, where we to explore the city and have fun. had a bird’s-eye view of the city. The best The bus left from the Student Union at 8 part of the trip was that we could spend a.m. and returned students back to campus the entire afternoon just walking around by 9 p.m., giving everyone a full day in the looking at the buildings, bridges, parks and city. public art.” While students had free reign on how Another big benefit of the trip was that it they spent the day, MAC/SAC staff pro- was free of charge for all students. vided students with a list of attractions Miranda Wall, a junior Music Therapy throughout the city for them to enjoy, in- major, also had many positives to say about cluding Point State Park, Market Square, the trip. the Mount Washington monument and the “I really enjoyed this trip because it was Fort Pitt museum. a different way to get off campus with my The idea to take such a trip came about friends that don’t have a car. It was real- last year during planning for future MAC/ ly cool how we were allowed to plan a day SAC events. The MAC/SAC chairs, Bren- for ourselves within times for that day. My na Nelson and Justin Hawkins, have been friends and I visited museums, parks and planning since last year to take students the local shops. I would love to do an event out of Erie and have them see more of the Caroline Monahan photo like this with my friends again, hopefully state of Pennsylvania. to another cool city like this one or some- “The idea for the trip came up at the Mercyhurst students found many low-cost ways to explore Pittsburgh and take in local where even further from home.” end of last semester,” Nelson said. “In the landmarks, restaurants and museums during the MAC/SAC bus trip on Sept. 8. The MAC/SAC programmers are plan- past, the Student Activities Council would ning to do a similar event in the spring, bus students down to Washington, D.C., burgh natives who could show them their could see as well as different shopping ar- with an even larger destination in mind. and we really wanted to revisit this idea. favorite places downtown. eas, athletic games and more.” Most students described this trip as a Instead of jumping right into that major “We have a lot of students from Mercy- The trip was also very popular with in- great way to spend a Saturday. Future op- trip, we thought we would try Pittsburgh hurst that live in the Pittsburgh area, and ternational students, most of whom were tions include similar cities like Buffalo or first.” we know there are so many exciting things visiting Pittsburgh for the first time. Cleveland, or perhaps a much larger city The students got to control where they to visit and sightsee in the city,” Nelson Julia Wrest, a sophomore Intelligence like Washington, D.C. went and what they wanted to do. said. “MAC/SAC wanted to try something Studies major, was excited to take part. “I’m excited by the prospect,” Nelson Many students who are not from Pitts- exciting and hit both sides of our orga- “My experience was really enjoyable. said. “We appreciate it when students enjoy burgh enjoyed the chance to explore a new nization. There were different museums, We started off the day by going to Market our events and can’t wait to do more activ- city, and to have the expertise from Pitts- restaurants and cultural things the students Square, where we looked at all the restau- ities like this together.”

FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD PAGE 8 FEATURES Wednesday, September 12, 2018 NEW AT HURST By Megan Siegfried ward to getting her new stu- Staff writer dents thinking deeply about art while working hands-on. Freshmen are not the only “So many people think they people new to campus. This can’t draw, but that’s not the year, there are many new pro- point,” Everett said. “The point fessors to meet as well. Sarah is to enjoy doing it. I want my Everett is one of Mercyhurst’s students to take away an appre- newest faculty in the Art De- ciation for art, rather than them partment. thinking it a torturous subject.” She is an adjunct instructor When asked about what she teaching Art Appreciation this was most looking forward to semester. from her new position, Everett Before coming to Mercy- had plenty of answers. hurst this fall, Everett attended She is excited to learn from Moravian College in Bethle- her current Art Appreciation hem, Pennsylvania, for her un- course and, if she teaches it dergraduate degree. again, to use that knowledge to She then earned her Master’s improve the class. She hopes Degree in Fine Arts at Edin- to learn from her students as boro University, concentrating well as teaching them, and get on printmaking. experience with more types of Although she is new to Mer- students from this job. cyhurst, Everett is no stranger She looks forward to becom- to educating. She has taught ing acquainted with the Art Elizabeth Shewan photo everything from middle school Department staff and getting The structure for the bee hotel is made from untreated lumber, while the logs inside have been drilled to art immersion programs to to know her fellow staff mem- provide burrowing space and warmth for native pollinators. classes for adults at Bloom Col- bers, as well as getting more in- laborative. volved on campus and outside She is a current instructor at of the classroom. the Neighborhood Art House. Everett hopes to someday There she teaches after-school teach a printmaking course and summer classes to students focusing on the process more Hurst becomes home from the inner city and sur- than the theory. rounding area. Relief printmaking is some With such an extensive back- of the art that Everett produc- for native pollinators ground as an art educator, it es herself, along with paper- makes sense that the next step making and mandala drawings. would be teaching a college She has also worked exten- By Elizabeth Shewan tors, and to keep them safe in a sustainable landscaping behind course. sively with marbling and hand Staff writer way that could protect bee popu- Warde Hall. Everett was familiar with papermaking processes, as well lations sustainably. Her ideas and The foliage surrounding the ho- Mercyhurst because of past as gourd design. Mercyhurst has been striving design have since been used to tel is also attractive to bees, with lo- fundraisers the university has Outside of work, Everett has toward a more sustainable future, make this idea a reality. cal, perennial and edible plants that held for the Art House and many hobbies that have kept and among the most recent addi- Her project was in response to will benefit from the pollinators. other events. her in the Erie area. In partic- tion to these efforts is a new “bee the global issue of declining bee The local plants also help man- She had been looking for- ular, she enjoys being outdoors, hotel.” populations, which extends far age the drainage of the hill. ward to teaching a college walking in the local area and The bee hotel is located with- beyond the gates and has widely The move has been welcomed course for some time and was gardening when Erie weather in the Sister Maura Smith Peace negative impacts for agriculture by many students on campus who excited to join the Art Depart- permits. Her greatest obses- Garden, on the hill behind Warde and society. are happy to see Mercyhurst do ment team at Mercyhurst. sion is kayaking in the lagoons Hall, with the purpose of provid- Bennett, as Sustainability Offi- its part to protect Erie’s native Everett is most looking for- of Presque Isle State Park. ing refuge and shelter to insects cer, oversees all new sustainable species in such a simple and cost native to the Erie area, whose undertakings. She helped to se- effective way. numbers have declined in recent cure the necessary finances for Jordan Kessler, sophomore In- years. this project, receiving the money telligence Studies major, believes The bee hotel takes the form of from a Sustainability Fund, into that this move is a positive step an upright letter “M”, filled with which each student has paid $5 toward bigger projects. drilled logs to provide homes for per semester since 2006. “I love that this is now out there solitary bees. Emma Mader is a junior Envi- and we have done something like Unlike honey bees, solitary bees ronmental Science major who is this. The Sustainability Fund is do not live in hives and prefer to involved with the Sustainability something we all pay money into, burrow into wood. They are also Fund through her club position. and it is there to be used. It makes less aggressive or likely to sting. She currently serves as Sustain- me happy that this has been done, Sarah Bennett, Ph.D., Senior ability Club President, overseeing and hopefully it is the first of Lecturer of Biology and Sustain- student-led sustainable efforts. many more steps like it. I find it ability Officer for the university, “We encourage students to be so cool that humans are not the has been integral in overseeing globally responsible, educate peo- only ones to call Hurst home.” this addition. ple on Mercyhurst’s sustainable ini- Mader said more work is “Pollinators all over the world tiatives and give people the access planned. are declining, so if we can pro- and resources they need to pursue “Our next step in the Sustain- vide a habitat for them, then that sustainable projects,” Mader said. ability Club regarding the bee might help their numbers locally,” “I am truly excited about this new hotel is to have a greater array of Bennett said. hotel and what it can bring to our native plants to attract strong pol- The bee hotel is the result of a campus in terms of ecology.” linators around the hotel,” Mader student project led by 2018 gradu- After funds were secured, Mer- said. “With the major decline in ate Catherine Erway, who majored cyhurst’s maintenance staff built the overall bee population, these in Sustainability and Biology. the outside of the structure from small steps toward helping the She came up with the idea of a untreated lumber. bees are what are going to keep bee hotel for a Restoration Ecolo- The wood is safe for bees and the population stay afloat and re- gy course that she took during her the inside is filled with logs for gain its strength.” time at Mercyhurst. bees to burrow in, encouraging The current structure will also Megan Siegfried photo Erway spent a portion of the them to live and rest there. indicate over the next few years, Everett is a new art professor at Mercyhurst this year. Her plans course researching what the The bee hotel was installed in what sort of structures and what include creating a new printmaking class in line with her area of structure would need to look like May and completed in June of other efforts Mercyhurst can expertise in relief printmaking. and how it would need to be set this year. make in the growing sustainability up in order to attract the pollina- It now sits overlooking the realm. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 9 Mercyhurst students win big

By Samuel Peterson tition, but for Migliaccio, architec- tection. The space is built from Staff writer ture means something more than primary materials of wood for the a simple definition and money. structure, rubber for the under- Students attending colleges in She wanted to leave a lasting mark neath flooring, metal for support Erie County had the opportunity on Erie through her team’s cre- beams and glass for windows and to design a new lifeguard station ative design. doors. All of this can be adjusted for each beach at Presque Isle “Architecture can help people, for transportation with retractable State Park this past spring, with a from anywhere,” Migliaccio said. support legs. $1,000 prize up for grabs. “It has a universal appeal, because Additionally, the design includ- After Victoria Migliaccio, senior we all live in spaces of one form ed solar panels that power a radio, Interior Architecture major, heard or another. This is what prompted electrical outlets, a ceiling fan and the news about this competition me to design a new space for Erie various lights. from her department chair, she and go on to influence Presque The interior allows for am- jumped at the opportunity to de- Isle.” ple storage, along with more sign a new lifeguard structure. The contestants were asked to unobtrusive spaces, such as un- Her winning team consisted design a space for lifeguards to der deck storage, weights in the entirely of other Interior Archi- perform their duties on the beach floorboards, cubbies for personal tecture majors from the Erie area with several specific parameters. belongings and hollow rails that — Amanda Smith, a Mercyhurst The housing had to be adjust- hold flags to signal swimming senior; Abigale Damato, a Mercy- able for transportation, light- conditions. The overall design is hurst junior; Rachel Kovach, who ning-proof, include indoor space free of clutter to grant easy access attends Penn State Behrend; and and be short enough that people to lifesaving gear. Christian Johnson, a Mercyhurst could freely talk to lifeguards. On top of all that, the entire de- alum who graduated in the spring Stations also needed to over- sign is lightning proof. Metal has of 2018. look the water at a 360-degree been used to construct a lightning The contest was created by the view. rod that safely channels electricity Presque Isle Partnership in associ- Mercyhurst’s winning creation down into grounded and retract- ation with Presque Isle State Park was designed to resemble the able wires. and Ignite Erie. peak of a retro lighthouse. “The timeline to build these on Ignite Erie provided funds to “Erie still has that retro feel to each of the beaches is still up in this project because the structures it. We wanted to tie everything the air,” Migliaccio said. “There currently in place at Presque Isle in.” Migliaccio said. will be at least one of the designs Samuel Peterson photo were outdated, poorly elevated The design features windows per beach, with higher traffic ar- and have a lack of storage space. that are easily viewable all along a eas likely to see more. In the fu- Senior Victoria Migliaccio holds an outline of her team’s winning The generous prize money was spacious interior. ture, I hope to do more work like design for a new lifeguard station at Presque Isle State Park. a factor in encouraging the Mer- There is an exterior walkway for this and work with more people The design features sustainable materials, clever storage, sun cyhurst team to enter the compe- patrolling and adequate sun pro- around Erie.” protection for lifeguards and lightning rods.

LAKER MOMENT Dog Days brings joy to Lakers Dog Days was held last week outside the Student Union, with professors and staff bringing their dogs to campus to feel the love from Mercyhurst students. This event, which happens three times each semester, provides an opportunity for students living away from their pets to spend some time with animals. The event allows students to connect with others they might not normally see on campus and to bond over a shared love of puppies. This is particularly important at the beginning of the year, when freshmen may be away from home for the first time and need a cuddle with a furry friend. The dogs seem to have as much fun as Carlena Bressanelli photo the students, judging from the human Dog Days helps to unite animal lovers across campus and to remind us that Hurst is home to more and canine treats available at the event. than humans. Faculty and staff members brought their dogs for all members of Mercyhurst to enjoy. — Marina Boyle PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, September 12, 2018 De-stress this semester with free yoga and dance classes By Rebecca Dunphy “Yoga connects the body, mind Staff writer and spirit through increasing a person’s awareness by meeting With classes picking up speed oneself on the mat in complete and schedules getting increasingly vulnerability,” she said. busier, it is often difficult to find Faculty adviser Solveig Santilla- the time, energy or motivation to no also comments on the bene- stay physically active. fits of yoga practice. However, for those looking to “When you’re really tense it’s try a new outlet, the Dance and a way of engaging your body Yoga Clubs have the perfect op- and mind in a total experience,” portunity to diversify your activi- said Santillano. “It helps us to be ty, be creative and relieve stress. able to relax a little more easily. Both clubs are offering free It can be relaxing or athletic, so classes for students interested in there’s a great range of possibil- learning about their respective ity.” disciplines in a welcoming, judg- In addition to weekly classes, ment-free environment. the Yoga Club also hosts a num- “It’s a no-pressure, super fun ber of other events promoting environment of non-Dance ma- physical and spiritual wellness. jors exploring movement to mu- Most recently, the club prac- sic,” Dance Club president Me- ticed yoga on the beach at Pr- gan Lay said. esque Isle State Park on Sept. 8. Each Saturday morning from Their next off-campus ex- 10:45 to noon, a different dance cursion will include brunch and major will be offering a class in a meditation at The Juice Jar on discipline of their choosing. Photo by Rebecca Dunphy Nov. 4. Introductory classes in jazz, Much like the Dance Club ballet, tap, contemporary, salsa Students participate in a yoga class run by Dance major Niusha Karkehabadi. classes, the Yoga classes are open and heels will be offered in the to all students. Dance Space throughout the se- “Previous dance experience to explore an artistic avenue they habadi invites students to “come For more information and to be mester. is not required, so this is a great might not have approached be- as you are.” added to the club email list, con- Lay kicked off the club’s com- introduction or reintroduction to fore.” “I believe yoga comes to peo- tact Karkehabadi at nkarke43@ munity class series on Sept. 1 dance,” she said. Interested students are wel- ple when they need it,” she said. lakers.mercyhurst.edu. with “Ballet with Megan Lay.” “Not only are the classes free, come to join. For more informa- Karkehabadi teaches yoga Whether they choose the mat, “We had a ton of fun explor- but they are a great way to sup- tion or questions, Lay is available classes in the REC aerobic studio the dance floor or both, students ing combinations of different port and participate in the arts at [email protected]. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 have numerous opportunity to steps and following a traditional community of Mercyhurst,” she edu. to 8 p.m., in addition to Pilates get active, get involved and dis- classical ballet class pattern to said. “Dance is a great form of As for the yoga classes, Yoga Mondays and Fridays from 3 to cover something new this semes- solo piano music,” she said. exercise that also allows students Club president Niusha Karke- 4 p.m. ter.

‘Fall’-ing into a new season at MU By Victoria Altsman The next concert in the faculty recital se- Contributing writer ries will be the annual faculty collage. The faculty collage concert features mul- The Music department and MIAC have tiple members of the D’Angelo Depart- lined up a lively concert series and events ment of Music’s faculty and is an anticipat- for the upcoming fall semester. ed concert every fall. The Roche Live Concert Series held their The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts and first performance of their 30th season on Culture also has a fantastic event line-up Sept. 10. Contributed photos for the fall. The concert featured married pianists Acclaimed Broadway and movie star Hyun Ju and David Curtin, who per- The Performing Arts Center, left, and Walker Recital Hall will be busy this season. Shirley MacLaine will be performing on the formed multiple “four Mercyhurst stage on Sept. 20 in “An Eve- READ MORE hand” pieces, or pieces years. Hess hoped that the pianists’ concert mous for playing all of its repertoire com- ning with Shirley MacLaine.” For more performed by the duo would show students the expansive reper- pletely from memory. Tickets for this event are $35 for adults, about the together on one piano. toire that duo pianists have and bring a new All Roche concerts are free and open to $30 for seniors and $25 for students and Faculty They performed Ro- style to the Mercyhurst stage that few peo- the public. children. Concert and mantic-era pieces by ple have seen before. The Music department is also preparing The event will be held in the Mary D’An- the Shirley Johannes Brahms and Hess expresses his gratitude to the pia- for the opening event of the Faculty Con- gelo Auditorium at 7:30 p. m. MacLaine Franz Schubert. nists for coming on short notice after an cert Series on Sept. 19. Faculty members Other upcoming MIAC events this performance, The pieces on the act had to cancel a few weeks back. Jonathan Moser and Kellen Degnan will be season include the “Photography of the see page 11. concert were in varying He also is excited that he can “pay back” performing a joint concert featuring works NPAA” exhibit Sept. 24 in Cummings Art styles from the com- Lock Haven University by having David for violin and cello. Gallery and the Wind Ensemble perfor- posers and included Brahms’ waltzes, Curtin, a professor from Lock Haven, per- The two will be performing duo pieces mance on Sept. 30 in the Mary D’Angelo Schubert’s military marches and Brahms’ form at Mercyhurst, as Hess performed as well as solo pieces. Auditorium. Hungarian Dances. a concert at Lock Haven a few years ago Moser says they have a great collection Tickets for the photography event are Nathan Hess, D.M.A., who organizes the himself. of songs lined up for the event. not yet available. Roche events, was ecstatic to have the duo The next Roche concert will take place The Faculty Concert on Sept. 19 is free Tickets for the Wind Ensemble perfor- come to Mercyhurst, as duo pianists have on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. The musicians will be and open to the public. It will take place in mance are $5 for adults and $2 for students not been on the Mercyhurst stage in several the Akropolis Reed Quintet, a group fa- Walker Recital Hall at 8 p.m. and children.

FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, September 12, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 Dancing out into Erie, PA By Megan Lay called Symphony in Motion. Staff writer The full performances of Symphony in Motion will take On Sept. 6, several members place Nov. 9-11. Tickets are $15 of the Mercyhurst Dance de- for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 partment traveled to the Zem for students and children. Zem Shrine and Banquet Center At the Health Expo, around to perform at the LECOM Life- 20 people sat and watched the Works Erie Health Expo. Dance Outreach Team’s perfor- The Dance Outreach Team mance, but many others briefly has been involved with Life- observed on their way around Works Erie for years. the Health Expo. The goal for the Dance Out- Audience members “were reach Team is to bring the art of very grateful for the opportunity dance into the Erie communi- to watch live dancing,” said Nina ty, promoting the magic of the Hollopeter, co-president of the performing arts and inspiring Dance Outreach Team. others to express themselves in “One audience member a way that reaches past language shared that it reminded her of barriers. how much she wanted to be a Eleven pieces were performed ballerina when she was younger,” by 20 dancers, including both Hollopeter said. group and solo works. Even though the school year Members of the audience has just begun, the Mercyhurst even got a sneak peak into a dancers are already out and Contributed photo dance that will be included in the about, sharing their love of Dance department’s fall show, dance with the Erie community. Mercyhurst’s Dance Outreach Team performed at the LECOM LifeWorks Erie Health Expo in the community. MIAC Series guest artist Moser, Degnan Shirley MacLaine comes to hold recital

By Sarah Klein Degnan’s solo piece is by Chi- Contributing writer to the Mercyhurst stage nese-American composer Bright Sheng. By Carlena Bressanelli On Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in the Moser’s solo piece is by Johann Staff writer Walker Recital Hall, Mercyhurst’s D’Angelo Department of Music Sebastian Bach. Shirley MacLaine is here to will begin its Faculty Recital Series While Moser notes that Bach is kick off Mercyhurst’s MIAC Live with a performance by Jonathan a much older composer than the series at the Mary D’Angelo Per- Moser and Kellan Degnan. other contemporary composers forming Arts Center on Sept. 20 Moser is the D’Angelo Depart- on the recital, he says that it was a at 7:30 p.m. ment of Music’s violin instructor conscious choice he made to put The actress will share film mo- and the director of the Mercy- the older work with the new. ments and private disclosures hurst Civic Orchestra. He says that composers will of- about her life, career and spiritual Degnan, who is new to the de- ten reference older works when journey. partment this semester as the cello writing new ones. MacLaine’s career ranges al- instructor, is also the cello instruc- Cellist Degnan is looking for- most seven decades and has tor for the Suzuki music program ward to playing newer, more con- included 50 feature films and on campus as well as a member of temporary music for his first fac- countless memorable perfor- the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. ulty recital here at Mercyhurst. mances. The two will perform three du- Degnan says that he is most She has won an Academy ets together and one solo piece excited for the pieces by Paul Wi- Award, a Golden Globe, six Em- each. ancko and Bright Sheng, as “the mys, the Cecil B. DeMille Life- One of the duets for violin and performance of contemporary time Achievement Award and cello is by Bohuslav Martinu, one music is one of (his) highest pri- Kennedy Center Honors. is by Erwin Schulhoff and one is orities in (his) musical life.” She is best known for her per- by Japanese-American composer This recital is free to all students formances in “The Apartment,” Paul Wiancko. and the public. “Terms of Endearment,” “Steel Magnolias” and “Downton Ab- bey.” MacLaine danced in a Broad- way revival of “Oklahoma!” in the 1950s which was her first professional debut. Contributed photo Her first film appearance was in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Trouble Actress, author and advocate Shirley MacLaine with Harry,” which earned her a Golden Globe for New Star of spiritual understanding. Life,” was released. the Year – Actress in 1955. MacLaine is not just known for Tickets to the performance are From there, the rest is history. her performances, however. $35 for adults, $30 for seniors She went on to star in many She is also known for her faith and $25 for students and youth more performances. in reincarnation, angels, the pow- 12 and younger. Mercyhurst stu- Not only is she an award-win- er of crystals and other New Age dent tickets are free with ID. ning actress, she is also an author philosophies. Tickets can be purchased on- of 10 international bestsellers and In November 2017, her latest line at miac.mercyhurst.edu or by Contributed photos she is an advocate for civil rights book, “Out on a Leash: How calling the box office at 814-824- and liberties, women’s rights and Terry’s Death Gave Me New 3000. Jonathan Moser, left, and Kellan Degnan will perform Sept. 19. PAGE 12 OPINION Wednesday, September 12, 2018

GOOD New Cyber Lab

This is the first edition of the excites student Merciad for this year! Instead, Mercyhurst shoved that this lab will provide to By Fez the new study area into the CAE students is limitless. Ur-Rahman building across the street, as Already companies are filling though the CAE was somehow into the Cyber Lab, offering Contributing writer not packed enough. internships to students who meet This move definitely angered their standards. Even with the construction the CAE and the students who I, for one, agree with of Ryan Hall bothering many used the old study area. Mercyhurst that this new Cyber nearby residents of Mercyhurst, However, I fully believe that Lab is a great step moving BAD it is nice to know that at least the the new Cyber Lab was ultimately forward in terms of the future. construction of the Cyber Lab in worth all of this anger and The job market for cyber the bottom floor of the library frustration. security and data science is was worthwhile. The new programs it provides growing quickly and is incredibly We have absolutely no idea when The construction of the to students and faculty and overwhelming in terms of Hurst Day is! new Cyber Lab has not been the really cool state-of-the-art demand. as controversial as some other technology was worth the wait, This new lab will help projects going on around and helps make up for the Mercyhurst meet that increasing Mercyhurst’s campus. frustrations students have felt demand for cyber security and However, it did raise its fair along the way. data science. share of questions, concerns and I am sure that anyone who This program will definitely criticisms from the Mercyhurst takes one look at the new Cyber bring in the kinds of students University student community. Lab will know that Mercyhurst that Mercyhurst University is The greatest concern University is not kidding around ultimately trying to attract to its surrounding the Cyber Lab was with the new programs it is campus. that it took out one of our 24/7 pursuing. I feel more comfortable now CRAZY study areas here at Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst clearly does not sitting in a class with qualified The study area that used to just want for its Intelligence professors in a lab that has be at the bottom of the library program to be the best in the that cutting-edge look that 2018 is already three-fourths of the has been replaced with the new Erie community. Mercyhurst desperately needs in Cyber Lab. It looks like they want to be its new buildings. way over! The university did not well-known for their excellent I fully believe that this new accommodate for this change Cyber Security programs on top program will fit quite nicely into by building a new study area of that. the variety that Mercyhurst has to elsewhere. The amount of opportunities offer here. Ryan Hall is amazing Each person only has to share been especially helpful when By Shannon their room and bathroom with grabbing something quickly in Gotham one other person. a time crunch, something that The Merciad This has made getting ready in most students will be able to Contributing writer the morning hassle free. appreciate. Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu That is because everybody The best thing about the What is it like to live in Ryan is able to do what works the dining hall is the variety it Lauren Abbott Editor-in-Chief editormerciad Hall — the brand new suite-style best for them in the morning offers to students when taken Meghan Maker Managing Editor managingmerciad residence hall on campus with a without being in or getting into in conjunction with the Grotto Kristian Biega News Editor newsmerciad dining hall and convenience store somebody else’s way. Commons. Marina Boyle Features Editor featuremerciad inside its doors? The suites feeling of home is Both dining halls serve Bernard Garwig Sports Editor sportsmerciad Well, I have the wonderful great, but any space can become different meals to students. Lauren Ganger A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad opportunity to live in Ryan Hall, home no matter what. This ultimately means that Anthony Miller Opinion Editor opinionmerciad so I can tell you all about it. This leads me to what really students and faculty now have Maria Williams Copy Editor copymerciad I can very easily say that it makes living in Ryan Hall so more choices as to where we can Kristin Bowers Adviser kbowers is like living the college life in a amazing. dine on campus. hotel. The convenience store and The opening of the new dining The dorms themselves are dining hall are truly the biggest hall at Ryan Hall has not only fairly large, and they even include perks of the addition of Ryan made it more convenient to live a kitchenette. The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper Hall to campus. in Ryan. It has also made dining There is also living space Being able to get some at Mercyhurst an even better of Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the in between the bedrooms and Starbucks in the morning or grab experience for both students and school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office bathrooms. some cough drops when I’m sick staff. is in Hirt, Room 110. Our phone number is (814) 824-2376. Having a living space and without leaving my building is a Overall, living in Ryan Hall kitchenette in my dorm has huge perk! has so far been more than I allowed me to become close to Not having to worry about had hoped from my first-year my roommates. taking the bus or even having to experience. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters It gives us all a place to chat walk across campus to get what The suite space, amenities, must be signed and names will be included with the and enjoy each others’ company. I need is a luxury I will not grow and overall convenience have all letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, It has also allowed me to have tired of. surprised me. They have one and we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are plenty of space to be alone when The dining hall is also all exceeded my expectations and due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 I need to study or make a phone wonderful in that my roommates improved my campus life. words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at call. and I don’t have to go far to get Living in Ryan Hall has made [email protected]. Living arrangements are also a meal. it all the easier for me to say that phenomenal. This last addition has Hurst is home.

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Student hyped up for Hurst Day Aside from being reassured might opt to sleep in a couple This, as you can imagine, is a By Daniel that your text or exam won’t be Hurst Day is more extra hours. pretty big problem for athletes Leonard happening that day, you might You can always roll out of bed and their coaches. be asking yourself right now, than a day free to enjoy the festivities just a little There is actually a very easy Staff writer “What’s the big deal?” from work — it later. way to solve these issues. Hurst Day is more than a While the activities are Both of these issues could Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s day free from work — it is a is a reflection of exciting and give us a break from easily be resolved by accurately that time of year again when we reflection of the Mercyhurst the Mercyhurst mundane classes, there are a informing faculty and staff about debate which day Hurst Day will community we each know and couple negative aspects of Hurst the week in which Hurst Day fall on. love. community we Day. These issues are worth will occur, while continuing to Now, we wait in anticipation Many larger universities each know and making a note of. keep the specific date of the day for the magical event that has promote a culture where students The fact that the specific date a secret. become a classic campuswide are treated as just a number. love. of Hurst Day is kept a secret has This would provide those tradition. Mercyhurst encourages left many professors findings affected groups with the For those of you who have communication among all themselves unsure about when to opportunity to avoid scheduling not been on campus during a members of the community There are also rewards given schedule tests, exams and quizzes, exams and practices for that previous Hurst Day, you can Mercyhurst values its students out to students with the best and how to spread out time with week, solving this problem pretty expect to be woken up to the as people. costumes. course material. much instantly. sound of bagpipes. Teams participating in the Staff, faculty and students A couple athletes have also Overall, the relatively new You will also get a wonderful scavenger hunt, from the main can all gather and enjoy mentioned that because their annual event is an exciting time email from President Victor campus and North East campus, various foods, different games coaches are kept out of the loop, for students and faculty to look himself explaining that all classes have the opportunity to win throughout the day and a steak they don’t know if they will have forward to and provides a great across campus are canceled for prizes for coming in first and dinner to top it all off. practice or even be on campus opportunity to relax and enjoy the day. second place. If you’re like me, though, you for the day. the hopefully good weather. PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Volleyball splits in series By Lexie VanOrd a good game. Early on we learned Contributing writer how to shut them down and we took care of their big hitters and With an overall score of 5-8, we really just used all our energy the Mercyhurst’s volleyball team for the rest of the day and put it had a rough start to the season. all out there.” Ryan Patton, the head coach, Coming up next for the Lakers said the team has had some in- is a series of Pennsylvania State juries with the season so far, but Athletic Conference (PSAC) op- that the players are better than ponents. their record shows. In fact, the entire remainder of “There have been some losses the regular season is against PSAC that we shouldn’t have lost,” Pat- opponents rather than noncon- ton said. ference ones. In the first four games in Au- The Lakers travel to Kutztown gust, all of which were held in on Sept. 14 for a 7 p.m. court time. Michigan, the Mercyhurst play- The next day, the Lakers remain ers lost 3-1 to Wayne State Uni- on the road, taking on the East versity, were shut out by Winona Stroudsburg University. State University and Upper Iowa “I’m hoping we continue to University, and captured their sole win as much as we can,” Brady victory of the series with a 3-0 said. “It would be great to win win against Lake Superior State Raegan Hertzog photo against teams like Gannon, Ed- University. inboro and Clarion — the big “The teams we played the first The Lakers square off against Notre Dame College of Ohio during the California of Pennsylvania ones.” Patton said. “I think we weekend of the season, we sort tournament Sept. 8. The Lakers would ultimately fall to Notre Dame and split the tournament. should be a playoff team. We of figured we were going to lose,” start our PSAC matches next said Patton. “They are really good University and 3-1 to Urbana Uni- trip, winning two contests and “We handled Southern New week. This team could be really teams, but we wanted to learn versity. losing two contests in California, Hampshire just like we wanted good.” about ourselves.” “It was a lot of just learning Pennsylvania. The Lakers lost 3-1 to,” said Patton. Crosstown rival Gannon will In the next four games, held what to do as a new team,” said to the University of Nebraska at That victory was quite convinc- meet the Lakers in the Mercyhurst in West Virginia, the Mercyhurst Laker freshman Beth Brady. Kearney and 3-2 to Notre Dame ing, with the Lakers winning 25- Athletic Center on Oct. 2. Gan- women defeated University of Finally on home turf, the Lak- College of Ohio, but racked up 18, 25-18 and 12-25. non currently is 11-0, leading the Charleston 3-2, but lost another ers scored a 3-1 victory over Point 3-0 shutouts against West Virginia “We found some weaknesses Northwest division. Mercyhurst three, falling 3-0 to Shepherd Uni- Park University on Sept. 5. Wesleyan College and Southern and really attacked them. It wasn’t is at third, below Edinboro and versity, 3-1 to West Virginia State Mercyhurst split the next road New Hampshire University. a cheap win.” Brady said. “It was above Slippery Rock (3-5). HURST Football falls 24-20 in RESULTS season’s home opener By Breonna Bailey downs, one rushing and one re- Staff writer ceiving. He rushed 17 times for Sept. 5: Women’s 111 yards and had 4 receptions soccer vs. Clarion On Sept. 1, the Mercyhurst for 32. Lakers football team started the Quarterback Doug Altavilla University: 2-1, season with a 14-9 loss to non- finished 20 of 29 for 205 yards Lakers (1-2) conference opponent Hillsdale and one touchdown. College. Wide receiver Austin Hence Unfortunately, the Lakers had six grabs for 69 yards. Line- Sept. 7-8: Women’s again found themselves falling in backer Alex Zacharyasz was the a close game during the home leading tackler with 11 stops. golf at the Evann opener Sept. 8, losing 24-20 to Linebacker Corbin Kessler had Park Memorial the Tiffin University Dragons in 10 total tackles, including a half- Tournament: Placed front of a 1,200-strong crowd. sack, and two pass breakups. Line- The Lakers took the lead on backer Rocky Owens contributed first, second in a row the first play of the game when Jillian Marcellin photo 9 tackles, including a sack. running back Garrett Owens “The game came down to converted a 63-yard touchdown The Lakers’ quarterback, Doug Altavilla, fakes a pass in the second finishing strong,” said Owens. Sept. 9-10: Men’s run a mere 20 seconds into the quarter against the Dragons in the home opener Sept. 8. “Next week we need to finish golf at Allegheny runtime. strong and fix all the little things.” The Dragons, however, fired the Mercyhurst Laker Pride Ath- capped the drive, evening up the The Lakers are back in action Tournament: Placed back not long after the initial Lak- letic Band’s first performance, the score to 17-17 with a 22-yard kick. on Sept. 15, facing Bloomsburg two teams looked to break the It would be the Dragons, how- second er score to tie the game. University (1-1) for the Lakers’ In the second quarter, Owens back-and-forth. ever, who would take the lead un- homecoming game. Kickoff is at had a 15-yard touchdown recep- The Dragons took the lead in til the end of the game. 1 p.m. at Tullio Field against the Sept. 10: Field tion, giving the Lakers a 14-7 lead. the third quarter, 17-14, with the Running back Tylan Rice re- Lakers’ third nonconference op- But the Dragons’ Charles Hol- sole points of the quarter. The gained the permanent lead for the ponent in a row. hockey vs. Indiana land followed this with a 28-yard field goal culminated a 4:17 long Dragons with a 50-yard touch- The first Pennsylvania State University of touchdown reception, tying the drive, the longest of the quarter. down run. Rice’s play came during Athletic Conference opponent From the end of the third and the drive after the Laker score. Pennsylvania: 3-4 (2- game at 14. for the Lakers is Indiana Univer- The score came with 20 sec- into the fourth, the Lakers had Shafer converted another 22- sity of Pennsylvania on Sept. 22. OT), Indiana (Lakers onds remaining in the half after the longest consecutive drive of yard kick, reducing the gap to Indiana is 2-0, and is in second the second half (6:24), coming only four points, but the kick are now 1-2) only 17 seconds of total posses- place for the conference’s west di- sion time. from their own 22 yard line. served as the game’s final points. vision. Edinboro claims the top After a halftime show featuring Laker kicker Mark Shafer Jr. Owens scored two touch- spot at 2-0. FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER WITH #THEMERCIAD Wednesday, September 12, 2018 SPORTS PAGE 15 MU’s Vasko plays for home

By Marco Cicchino 1988. The camp ran from Aug. 5 at USports schools from all over Staff writer to 13. Canada, and the Japanese nation- Vasko was one of three CHA al team. They engaged in a four- What an amazing experience for players selected to the game ros- game round-robin format. Alexa Vasko, (in her own words) ter, joining Allie Munroe (Yar- Team Heaney finished the being able to realize “something mouth, NS/Syracuse) and Jaycee camp 2-2, defeating Team James every little girl dreams of ” with Gebhard (Plenty, SK/Robert and Japan in their first two match- “such amazing teammates and Morris). es. Vasko and Howard assisted on staff.” These players complemented the second goal of a 2-0 win over Following in the footsteps of a roster featuring 2018 Kazmaier Team James on Aug. 6. Team He- several former standouts at No. winner Daryl Watts (Toronto/ aney fell 3-1 to the USports squad 10 Mercyhurst in wearing the ma- Boston College), and two players Aug. 9 and to Team James 4-3 two ple leaf in the past 20 years, the from national champion Clark- days later in a roller-coaster affair sophomore from St. Catharines, son, the squad that faced Vasko’s that saw all 14 goals and penalties Ontario, along with 45 others of Mercyhurst squad in the NCAA after the first period. Hockey Canada were announced quarterfinals this past March 10. “I enjoyed a lot of things about on Aug. 12 to the organization’s Seven others were from 2018 the camp and the series,” said Vas- Under-18 and Development nonconference opponents. ko. “The main one is playing for squads. The 25 players invited to De- my country and having that rival- After training and group prac- velopment Camp were split into ry against the U.S. I also enjoyed tices, players were provided the Team Heaney, named for Hockey playing with and being on a team opportunity to play for a three- Canada star Geraldine Heaney, with girls that I play against here game series against the United and Team James, with naming at Mercyhurst.” States the following weekend. rights from Hockey Canada’s An- Despite the split results at camp, The Development roster, a gela James. Vasko seems optimistic that she consortium of 22 players ranging “You’re playing with the best will be able to continue her na- in ages from 18 to 22, along with players in your country,” said Vas- tional-team career. 45 other players were invited to a ko, who played for Team Heaney. “Right now, I hope to stay in- three-day fitness test in May. “Therefore everyone is unbeliev- volved in the U22 program and After being analyzed by scouts ably talented, which can some- hopefully in a couple years, make throughout the previous season, times question your abilities. I just the jump to the senior program,” players were then called back on kept reminding myself that I’m Vasko said. “The Olympics are July 27 for the full two-week camp here for a reason, and I’m very still a long time away, so anything at the Markin MacPheil Centre at grateful it worked out.” can happen between now and Jillian Marcellin photo Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park Also on the docket were a series then. I just have to continue play- in Calgary, a competition site of exhibition matchups against ing the best hockey possible here Alexa Vasko, a sophomore for the Lakers women’s ice hockey team, for the 15th Winter Olympics in each other, a team of top talent at Mercyhurst.” had the opportunity to attend Hockey Canada’s Development camp.

PHOTO FINISH LET’S GO, LAKERS! Sept. 12, Mercyhurst Soccer Field @ 3:30 p.m.: Men’s soccer vs. Seton Hill University

Sept. 15, Tullio Field @ 1 p.m.: Homecoming football game vs. Bloomsberg University

Sept. 15, West Chester University of Pennsylvania @ noon and 2:30 p.m.: Men’s soccer vs. West Chester University, followed by women’s soccer vs. West Chester Sept. 15-17, Westwood Racquet Club: Women’s tennis at ITA Atlantic Region championships

Sept. 15-16, Bucknell University: Victoria Altsman photo Men’s water polo at Bucknell Tournament Mercyhurst’s No. 15, Ian Harris, jumps in the air in the Sept. 6 match against Goldey-Beacom College. The Lakers walked away with a 2-1 victory over the Lightning, improving to 2-1 overall. PAGE 16 LAKER LIVING Wednesday, September 12, 2018

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