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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MERCYHURST COLLEGE SINCE 1929 Features SPORTS Fashion guide Women’s Hockey to winning go to NCAA at the Oscars playoff s Page 4 Page 10 Vol. 79 No. 16 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 March 15, 2006 THE MERCIAD Art class bounced by geology lab Students abruptly lose photography classroom and class to provide more space for geology Sciences and Mathematics, however, the By Joshua Wilwohl and reconstruction was planned as early as Michelle Brewer three years ago. “The construction of the geology The spring term will bring a new laboratory had been put off on several geology laboratory for the Mercyhurst occasions despite several inconve- College Archaeology Department in niences,” he said. space that had been used, until the Adovasio emphasized that construc- end of February, by the photography tion could not be postponed until department’s classroom/laboratory in summer, as originally planned, because the basement of Zurn Hall. the laboratory was needed to accommo- The conversion of the space into a date archaeology students and faculty geology lab required the cancellation in the fall. of an intermediate photography course The construction, however, requires that had been scheduled there for the the relocation of art students and fac- spring term. ulty, effective immediately. The room was a workspace for mem- Gary Cardot, assistant professor of bers of the photography, graphic design art and photography, said he and his and art therapy students. It housed such students need this dedicated space. courses as photography one, digital “The students need somewhere to photography, color photography, his- practice their specifi c discipline,” said tory of photography and intermediate Cardot. “We have next to no facilities photography. now, but we can’t exist with nothing.” Original plans called for construction Adovasio said the “…art department of the geology laboratory to commence had ample opportunity to get ready for in the summer of 2006, and according the reconstruction, and they didn’t.” to Thomas Hubert, the director of the According to Mercyhurst President Melissa Jack/Features editor art department, he was notifi ed on Feb. Dr. Thomas Gamble, the building of Juniors Andrew Lapiska and Gina Christofferson both had schedule confl icts after the cancellation. 17 that this spring term would not be the geology laboratory was put off affected. because of the biology and physics 2004. A new physics lab opened in Sep- “We primarily looked at Zurn Room places in Zurn for the relocation of the In a later e-mail on Feb. 22, Hubert laboratories. “Part of the plan is to tember 2005. Both are in Zurn Hall. 206 for the geology lab, but recognized laboratory, including building a second said, he was notifi ed that such changes improve the science labs every year,” he Vice President of Academic Affairs, the room was being used for classroom fl oor on top of the ceramics room and would affect the department’s spring said. “We cannot put it (the laboratory) Dr. Barbara Behan, said the administra- space,” she said. “As for the photogra- the foyer on the second fl oor. term and, ultimately, an intermediate off any more.” tion looked at three different places to phy studio, we looked at two places in “The problem with these was the photography class. The Donald and Judith Alstadt put the geology laboratory and seven Hirt, including building off the back of ceramics room would not support According to Dr. James Adovasio, Laboratory for Cellular and Molecular places to construct the photography the Hirt building.” dean of the Zurn School of Natural Research opened in the fall term of studio. Behan also stated that there were two Please see Lack on page 3 Alternative activities provided for St. Patrick’s Day in honor of Alcohol Awareness Week getting a good message across.” By Jessica Kocent Another very important event for the Contributing writer week is a Remembrance Ceremony to be held on St. Patrick’s Day at noon. There are many different alternative Though there will be a special inten- activities planned for St. Patrick’s Day tion for Matthew Milgate, the purpose on campus. of the ceremony will be to remember The Student Activities Committee all of those who have been affected by wishes everyone the luck of the Irish alcohol. this St. Patrick’s Day at Casino Night The ceremony will feature a few Katie McAdams/Photo editor from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the Stu- short readings and a procession to the Gamble addresses the college. dent Union. Grotto. This year’s Casino Night is part of Each student will also have the oppor- a week-long coalition of SAC and tunity to sign a book of intentions Presidential Campus Ministry to provide a fun and which will be read aloud at the end of safe environment for Mercyhurst stu- the ceremony. speech gives dents as an alternative to alcohol. Following the ceremony there will be For starters, Campus Ministry has a luncheon for everyone with entertain- new direction deemed this week Alcohol Awareness Contributed photos ment by Ischabaha, an Irish folk band, Week. A Remembrance Ceremony will be held on St. Patrick’s Day at noon with featuring Mercyhurst’s own Jim Tom- Starting on March 15 students can a special intention for Matthew Milgate. Students will be signing pledge etsko, Director of Human Resources. By Chelsea Boothe sign a pledge to make safe and healthy cards and wearing red bracelets during Alcohol Awareness week. Paul Macosko, of Campus Ministry Copy editor choices. has been crucial to the organization of All of those who participate will get tion is sponsoring Lunchroom Laker. On Thursday night in the D’Angelo this event. On March 6, Dr. Thomas Gamble an Awareness bracelet and an Alcohol Students will have a free lunch and Performing Arts Center, SAC will He feels “it is very important for the gave his 1000 Day Speech in the Per- Risk Card with your name, the date have the opportunity to participate in feature a presentation by Keith Karkut school to do something, especially on St forming Arts Center. and reminders about the dangers of a raffl e for prizes, including tickets to called Hypnotic Intoxication. Patrick’s Day; so often students choose While Gamble invoked the goals and drinking. the Erie Playhouse, Erie Otters, Erie According to Sarah Allen, Assistant alcohol when there are other ways to values of the Mercy sisters, compli- SAC has planned to unveil the new Seawolves, the Erie Zoo and Splash Director of the Student Union, she menting their excellent and profound Laker mascot this week and in celebra- Lagoon. believes that “Karkut has a fun way of Please see Students on page 2 example, he was also inspired by a politician, a saint and a rock icon. Gamble applauded the work of Football players face charges after scuffl e outside of local club the faculty, staff and past presidents; however, he said to stay complacent disorderly conduct, two of which are No weapons were used, however, the seriously and is continuing its own with the current situation would be a By Jeff Allen misdemeanors and one of which is a victim did suffer a broken right arm and investigation. Contributing writer fault. Gamble has the goal of rebirth lesser summary offense. was treated at an area hospital. If convicted, the four men face up and renewal for Mercyhurst’s future. According to Erie Police Chief A spokesperson for Mercyhurst Col- to five years in prison or a fine of He wants to continue with the Mercy On Thursday, March 9, four fresh- Charles Bowers and eyewitnesses, lege stated this week that Hall, Hayes, over $10,000; however, this outcome tradition and expand on the great work man football players, Theo Hall, Aaron the four allegedly dragged the victim, Marshall and Stokes were suspended is unlikely. that has been done thus far. Hayes, Dwayne Marshall and Richard Dennis Fohner, a local student, out from the football team pending the An April 19 preliminary court hearing Gamble emphasizes a number of Stokes were arrested outside Peccadil- into the street and beat him after the investigation but remain students of has been scheduled at the Erie County important issues he plans to focus lo’s a local nightclub. group was asked to leave the club. the college. Courthouse. The four students are charged with Peccadillo’s hosts a college night every The spokesperson went on to say Please see Gamble on page 3 criminal conspiracy, simple assault and Wednesday. that the college is treating the matter PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD March 15, 2006 NEWS To contact: [email protected] World Briefs Commanding a new vision International news Panel discusses various methods to foster growth of Catholic education Her concern was that there is a Compiled by By Sarah Sheehan generation of college graduates Corrie Thearle Midwest tornadoes Contributing writer who are moving into the work Swarms of tornadoes killed at force, but are not equipped for least 10 people across the Mid- On Sunday, March 12, a dis- life problems because their edu- west, shut down the University cussion was held in the Mercy cation did not adequately prepare of Kansas and caused so much Heritage room about whether them. damage in Springfi eld that the or not Catholic education had She continued by suggesting mayor compared it to the after- a future. that getting a Catholic educa- math of Hurricane Katrina. The discussion began with tion may prepare individuals and The violent weather started Sister Julie Upton’s thoughts and suggested that parishes should during the weekend with a line of ideas about the issue.