Maintenance Gets a Makeover

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Est. 1929The Vol. 90 No. 13 MERCIADMercyhurst university Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Maintenance gets a makeover

By Melanie Todd Staff writer

A new year and a new maintenance director have changed the way Mercyhurst cares for the campus. With a historic campus and Erie weather, there are many maintenance challenges each year. “I’ve been the general manager for facilities for about nine months now. What we really started was we divided the needs of the school by seasons. Within those seasons we saw what we needed to be successful,” General Manager Forest Davis said. Winter in Erie has difficult weather conditions for maintenance to handle. “Snow removal is the big- gest thing in the winter. We bought three new plows and developed a new snow plan to make snow removal more methodical,” Davis said. Each season has particular challenges. Summer is always a season of preparation for the next year to come. “In the summer months we have student turnover. We are able to fix a lot of the latent issues that, because of the weather, we just can’t get to in Casey Bleuel file photo the winter,” Davis said. Maintenance works on repairing the water main break on campus on Feb. 23, 2016. While some problems can be tricky to tackle, the staff is ing more on communication conducted a survey in order to fixing problems,” said Davis. issues that arise, but overall areas, especially academic working hard to actually solve with students and the univer- get students’ opinions on their “Sometimes we have to call in maintenance is working to areas, more comfortable for the causes of the problems sity. new approach. an outside contractor to help help prevent problems. students,” Davis said. that emerge. “We are moving to improve “The results are back with the plumbing, but that is “Last year, I saw a lot of While Mercyhurst’s historic “We are trying to stay away bedside manner. Since I’ve and they were fairly positive not always communicated to reactive issues, like putting out nature provides certain main- from slapping a Band-Aid or a been here the staff is working but with a little construc- the students and they are left a fire instead of preventing it. tenance issues, it is a truly new coat of paint on a prob- to be more approachable to tive criticism: the main thing wondering whether or not the A lot of what we are doing beautiful campus and mainte- lem,” Davis said. the students,” Davis said. being a lack of communica- problem was fixed.” is changing our operations, nance is working hard to pre- Maintenance is also focus- Last semester, maintenance tion with the students when There will always be some updating systems and making serve that. Immigration ban temporarily suspended immediately appealed the sometimes difficult to find the of the United States. is the intention of the ban to “Presidents have historically By Abigail Rinard issue, to no avail. On Feb. 9, balance between civil liberty “The big concern that I, and apply to Muslims differently been both moral and political Contributing writer a federal appeals court unani- and security — and either way many people have, is the mes- than non-Muslims? And is the leaders. They say who is good mously upheld the suspension the court rules would have sage that this sends to other effect to discriminate against and who is bad,” said Morris. The controversy surround- of the ban. great consequences. nations. Nations that have Muslims more than non-Mus- “I worry that it’s going to lead ing President Donald Trump’s “I think that’s a perfectly “If the court strikes down taken tens and even hundreds lims?” said Federici. “The real a nation to be suspicious of executive order banning refu- reasonable thing for the court the ban, and then a terrorist of thousands of refugees in. question, at the end of the Muslims in a way that isn’t gees from seven Middle East- to do, because there’s no comes through from one of We’re setting a double stan- day, is: is the security threat necessarily justified.” ern and African countries has imminent threat that makes those seven countries it would dard,” said Joseph Morris, great enough that it can justify When asked about the continued in court. On Feb. 3 it necessarily life and death,” turn public opinion in favor Ph.D., associate professor of the ban?” effect within the Mercyhurst James Robart, a federal judge said Michael Federici, Ph.D., of the ban and against the Political Science and director While there is legitimate community, Morris was appointed by George W. Bush, department chair and profes- court,” Federici said. of the Mercyhurst Center for concern about terrorism, the unconcerned. issued a temporary restraining sor of Political Science. With only eight justices, the Applied Politics. United States has the most “We’re a pretty darn inclu- order (TRO) on the ban. From a legal standpoint, the Supreme Court would need The domestic consequences extreme vetting system for sive place,” said Morris. “If The nationwide TRO is the Trump administration essen- a 5-3 ruling to overrule the are equally troubling. Because refugees in the world. It is anything, this is a time for result of a complaint filed tially has two options: appeal lower courts. the rhetoric of Trump’s cam- extremely unlikely, though still students to reflect on the core by the State of Washington, directly to the Supreme Court “It would be best if the paign was so hostile to Mus- possible, that a terrorist would values and mission of the joined by the State of Minne- or rewrite the policy. administration would rewrite lims, the executive order is pose as a refugee. school — and work toward sota. Both states argued that The constitutionality of the policy. I think it could be being perceived by many as Whether the ban is religious applying that in a mindful the ban caused harm to their the current policy is unclear, done in a way that is constitu- religiously motivated. discrimination or not, does way.” economies, as well as public though the Supreme Court tional,” Federici said. “It’s not technically a ban not necessarily affect its con- universities and other higher has a tendency to be fairly tol- The implications of the on Muslims alone, and it’s cer- stitutionality. It will, however, education institutions. erant with the presidential use ban, constitutional or not, tainly not a ban on all Muslims. have a big impact on Ameri- The Trump administration of international powers. It is extend far beyond the borders The question then becomes, can culture and society. @TheMerciad

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degrees in English and Com- treated for mental health,” By Melanie Todd munication from Mercyhurst, said Crofoot. Staff writer Crofoot knows Erie and its Crofoot wants to try to needs very well. Currently, tackle as many of these issues Mercyhurst graduate and she is the program director as she can. Merciad alumnus Emily Cro- at the Ryan White Program, “Also, I want to work on foot is running in the Erie City an HIV clinic at Community getting kids in the community Council race as a Democrat. Health Net. more involved within the city Primary elections will be held “I think bringing jobs is in after-school programs, a on May 16. This is Crofoot’s an important aspect of being mentor program, volunteering first time as a candidate. on City Council. But with so with different organizations,” The City Council has four much already going on within said Crofoot. of its seven seats open in this the city, I think some things With her experience in election. Currently those seats need to be tackled as they are the nonprofit sector, Crofoot are all held by Democrats. escalating,” Crofoot said. is no stranger as to how to Curtis Jones Jr. cannot run Overall, Erie is struggling accomplish her goals. again due to term limits. Casi- on several scales compared to “I want to be a voice for all mir Kwitowski, Jim Winarski the rest of Pennsylvania and of the people. I want to speak and Dave Brennan, all whose the United States. to people in the city with seats are open, have not yet “Erie is one of the top changes they would like to see announced whether or not cities in Pennsylvania for and be their voice as well,” they will be running again, mental health and many are said Crofoot. according to GoErie.com. not treated. The local pov- Crofoot has a master’s In addition to Crofoot, there erty has increased and is now degree in Organizational have been four others who higher than Philadelphia,” said Leadership and has always had have announced that they will Crofoot. “We need to take an interest in politics in order be running: Brad Ford, a soft- care of and help the people to inspire change. ware engineer; Adrian Ewing, that currently reside here.” “I have always been inter- a small-business owner and Crofoot sees these strug- ested in politics, more so Contributed photo former council candidate, gles as an opportunity to help within the last few years with Emily Crofoot, Mercyhurst graduate and Merciad alumnus, takes to Facebook to build and adver- Freda Tepfer, retiree; and the city grow again. all of the changes in the U.S. tise her campaign for Erie City Council. Jason Brendel, a former chef “I want to focus mostly but also working with a wide said. student adviser during gradu- She is eager to see the and food safety manager, on the homeless population, range of people in Erie, from Crofoot has worked ate school. She is also a open change she can make as a city GoErie.com reported. the war on drugs, gun vio- those with severe disabilities throughout Erie and through- member of Erie’s lesbian, council member as well in her Raised in North East and lence, people with disabilities to homeless to those that cur- out Mercyhurst, working on gay, bisexual and transgender hometown. completing undergraduate and those currently not being rently live in poverty,” Crofoot the Merciad and serving as community. Mercyhurst employees ’Hurst Liturgical Dancers may earn pay raise to perform in England Members of the Litur- garakis, sophomores Grace represent our university.” These and other decisions This problem is not unique gical Dance Ensemble at Petron and Carrie VanOsten After their performance By Melanie Todd made by the university seem to Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst University are and freshmen Caitlin Cum- commitments, the danc- Staff writer to have freed up funds to be “Institutions of higher headed to Norwich, England, mings, Kristen Faraclas, Anna ers will spend three days in used, possibly for pay raises education are facing budget just outside of London, to Foley, Hannah Gibson, Carli London, exploring museums, Mercyhurst staff may see a for the staff. shortfalls.,” said Hosey-Mc- perform during spring break Petrus, Stacie Preuhs and historical sites and the Royal pay raise for the first time in “As an institution, you want Gurk. “The number of stu- from March 4 to 11. Jenna Swartz. Opera House, home of the the last three years. Surpris- to let people know that their dents each year is declining The journey, under the aus- They will be accompanied Royal Ballet. ingly, this comes following 30 work is appreciated. Here and which means there are less pices of the Sacred Dance by C. Noelle Partusch, asso- “I am very excited to per- professors being laid off or in other capitalist societies we dollars flowing. The baby Guild, will showcase the ciate professor of dance at form abroad. It is an amazing retiring just last year. do that with more money,” boomers boomed.” Mercyhurst dancers in an Mercyhurst and co-vice pres- opportunity to share our faith “There was a reduction in Hosey-McGurk said. The tri-state area of Penn- hour-long concert at West ident of the Sacred Dance with people from around the staff and certain colleges felt The Mercyhurst staff sylvania, Ohio and New York Acre Theatre on March 7, and Guild. Also traveling and world. For a few of us this it more than others, but that works incredibly hard not just has 707 colleges that are part also during a worship service dancing is the dance depart- is the first time we will travel allowed us to use those dol- for the money involved but of the Council of Indepen- at St. James the Great Church ment’s administrative assis- outside the U.S.,” said Nale. lars on other places, like on also for the students, she said. dent Colleges. There are more in Castle Acre and a com- tant, alumna Danielle Kaiser. “Knowing that through this students. We can use those “Everyone here, pay raise or colleges in the area that are munity workshop on sacred They are taking eight pieces journey we will impact people dollars to make your hous- not, comes in to do the best not part of the council and dance. of choreography, six of which and hopefully inspire them to ing more pleasant. We could for our students and give them all compete for a population The liturgical dancers’ focus are the work of Partusch. Stu- continue to pursue and follow keep growing and expand- the quality education that they of students that is getting is to provide performance dents Sarah Ruesch and Lacey Christ in every aspect of their ing like we had done or we come here for,” Hosey-Mc- smaller. opportunities to enrich the Gigliotti also choreographed lives is an honor.” could invest in what we have,” Gurk said. “Colleges are working to spiritual life on campus and in works for the performance. To help offset some of the English professor and Fac- “I’m sure that every insti- live within our means. We are the community. The ensemble “This opportunity has been expenses, the dancers have ulty Senate President Joanne tution likes to believe that its making course corrections has performed at church ser- several years in the making launched a crowd funding Hosey-McGurk, Ph.D., said. faculty is completely dedi- that will hopefully be able to vices, retirement centers, and and I am so excited to join campaign on GoFundMe. It is never an easy decision cated and Mercyhurst faculty give raises to all employees not for other community groups. my colleagues in the Sacred to cut faculty members and definitely is, but we do need just faculty,” said Hosey-Mc- “Liturgical dance is not Dance Guild to finally make it many talented professors left to be able to make a living,” Gurk. “I think that everyone all about how you look. It is a reality,” said Partusch. “Trav- the university, she said. Hosey-McGurk said. is on the same page that if much more about sharing eling abroad with 14 danc- “We don’t like to lose Education is not known to there is room in the budget, your faith and helping others ers and producing an entire anyone but sometimes those be a wealthy field. However, yay raises for everyone.” on their faith journey through concert of liturgical dance is Official Press Release from hard decisions have to be each year the cost of living your movement,” senior something I’ve only dreamed the Mercyhurst University made to keep going. It’s not a increases. Without a pay raise dancer Alexis Nale said. of. The dancers I am working desirable thing but sometimes this can put strain on a family The dancers include Nale, with are beautiful inside and Public Relations Office. Cath- a necessary step,” Hosey-Mc- that is counting on the income seniors Ellen Duddy and Sarah out and I’m honored to have erine Rainey contributed to this Gurk said. to make ends meet. @TheMerciad Ruesch, junior Rebecca Voul- them present my work and report. Hurst Crime Log

Incident Date Location

Harassment by communication Feb. 3 Laker Inn

Theft Feb. 5 East 41st Street

Disorderly conduct Feb. 7 Duval

Theft Feb. 9 Interior Design February 15, 2017 The Merciad Page 3 Features

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Dear Not-so-Homesick, This can be easily solved, so Up-and-coming artist wows ’Hurst don’t worry. You probably have a lot of homework that needs to By Clair Eichner Parker said. be done on the weekend. Calmly Contributing writer Parker played multiple songs explain to your parents that for the audience that he wrote coming home for the entire himself, each with a backstory. weekend takes away from things Just this past Saturday the His most inspiring story you can get done while still Multicultural Activities Coun- that he told ended with the at school. They’ll understand cil and the Student Activi- encouragement and hope he ties Council hosted an event had for all students here at that your studies come first, for all Mercyhurst students Mercyhurst to “not give up and you can always visit the to attend with Abe Parker, and keep pressing on.” weekend after. It’s important a singer/songwriter, singing He gave some inspiring to be honest with your parents songs about his life. words of wisdom to the audi- and tell them the truth about The event, “Coffee Cul- ence. It showed through his postponing coming home to ture,” was put together as a vibrant personality and inspi- every other week or every few mixer for all students to come, rational songs that he knows weeks. Maybe one weekend when eat desserts, drink coffee, that college is hard work and it your parents think you’re mingle with friends and listen may seem easier to back down staying at college you can to Parker’s music. and give up; but in the end surprise them by coming home. Parker was born in a small all the hard work and tough Lorraine Pollock photo Indiana town and graduated obstacles will be worth it. Abe Parker performed at Mercyhurst on Saturday night in MSG Sincerely, from Asbury University. Rachel Lynch and Kelly Chambers. He inspired students to “keep pressing on.” His first job after graduat- Fergus organized this event. ing college was as a zip line They got the idea when they instructor. attended the National Associ- While this was not the job ation for Campus Activities he had in mind, he found joy (NACA) conference in Buf- in what he did by bringing his falo. Mia ukulele to work. They said they saw Parker He jokingly told the stu- perform there and they just dents in the audience that he knew that they needed to would often play songs such have him come to campus to as Tom Petty’s “Free Falling.” share his songs and story of After his short stint in the pursuing what he loves to all zip lining business, Parker Mercyhurst students. picked up and went from his WebAdvisor to be “small two-stoplight hometown” to Atlanta, Georgia, to Lorraine Pollock photo replaced in Fall term pursue his music career. Abe Parker was brought to Mercyhurst for the Coffee Culture “I really started to figure night that Kelly Fergus and Rachel Lynch created. @TheMerciad out who I was at that point,” By Elizabeth Shewan program evaluations. The new Staff writer program will help students, taking into consideration their major, develop a four- In the fall, a new program year plan, and tell students will be replacing WebAdvi- what courses they will need to Reflecting on Black History sor. The new program, Self take and when. Students will Service for Students, will fix then be able to plot required problems students have with courses on a calendar. By the Month from the beginning WebAdvisor in the past. Fall semester, all departments “We’re excited about this will have a program plan, opportunity,” said Michele making this feature possible. By Victoria Krysar Abraham Lincoln and Freder- for every name remembered, 50 years since its conclusion. Wheaton, Registrar, “(to) There is also the potential make the lives of the students Ad manager ick Douglass’ birthdays coin- there are a hundred that time As far as history goes, it isn’t for new features to be added. cide with the time. The week has forgotten or tried to erase. old news, but sometimes as a easier and more attractive.” “As we move forward I was extended to a month Stories of bravery and intel- nation we try to forget things The new program will have believe more and more items February is the month of under President Gerald Ford. ligence. Stories that may relate quickly. We let them sit by the the same basic function as will be available for self-ser- many things: President’s Day, The United States is not the to us more than we think, like wayside because it’s too pain- WebAdvisor, allowing stu- vice,” said Wheaton. She Valentine’s Day and Black only country with a month the Greensboro Sit-In which ful or embarrassing to discuss. dents to register for classes added that Mercyhurst is History Month to name a few. dedicated to African Amer- was staged by a group of This month encourages the and view their academic pro- always trying to keep up with While many of us know the icans. Both Canada and the four college students with no study of an often overlooked file. However, it will be more changing technology. origins of the first two, the United Kingdom also have connection to any civil rights part of history. user friendly and more visu- The new program will also latter is often acknowledged, months with their own cele- organizations. Black History Month allows ally appealing. make the process of applying but perhaps not entirely bration, since the early 1980’s. Those four men were the us to recognize achievements The program will also for graduation easier. Cur- understood. So what does Black History same age as many of the stu- of people and important introduce features previously rently, the process in place Black History Month actu- Month celebrate? dents at Mercyhurst, and their events that generally are not not available to students. For is not very efficient. In the ally began as a week in Febru- For starters, it gives a plat- actions proved to be a catalyst put into the spotlight of his- example, the wait-listing func- future, students will be able to ary 1926. Carter Woodson, a form to acknowledge and in the civil rights movement. tory. tion will make getting into apply for graduation and enter prominent historian, and Jesse appreciate all those who, You cannot have a history It serves as a time to reflect classes easier. Rather having to the relevant information all in Moorland, a minister, founded through small acts and large as steeped in racism as ours on the past and point toward a continually check if a spot has the same place. the Association for the Study ones, helped change and and pretend there will be no hopeful future. opened, students will be able A pilot group of students of Negro Life and History. shape a nation. It draws atten- lasting effects. to join a waitlist and be noti- will use the new program for They developed the idea of tion to men and women who It has been less than a hun- fied when there is an opening registration in the spring. It Negro History Week as a time might have otherwise been dred years since Brown v. Students will also be able will be available to all students to celebrate and recognize overlooked by history. Board of Education ended to view a full course descrip- in the fall. contributions African Ameri- Everyone knows the de jure segregation in schools. tion when looking at classes, It seems like Self Service cans have made to civilization. names of Rosa Parks, Harriet Some of the professors in this instead of just a course title for Students will be a help in They chose the second week Tubman, W.E.B. Du Bois, and school lived through the Civil and description as it is now. registering and planning for of February because both Martin Luther King Jr., but Rights Movement, less than a @TheMerciad An important feature will be classes. Page 4 The Merciad February 15, 2017 Features

MSG Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates By Catherine Rainey Managing editor Presidential Candidates Jonah Jackson Katie Reisinger

Year: Junior Year: Sophomore Major: Political Science concentrating in Inter- Major: Public Health national Relations Minor: Environmental Studies Minor: Communication Current MSG Position: Public Relations coordinator Current MSG Position: Chair of the Multicultural Activities Council

As MAC chair, Jackson sits on the MSG executive board and reports on In the past, Reisinger has served as both freshman senator and Public Health multicultural programming, as well as representing diverse groups on campus senator. and spearheading the “I am…” campaign. “I’ve been really dedicated to seeing through the success of student govern- He has previously served as chief ambassador of Black Students for Unity ment and Mercyhurst as a whole. I’m really grateful for what MSG has given and programmer for MAC, where he planned campus events V.I.B.E. Carib- to me and I want to continue to help the organization grow and make progress,” bean, V.I.B.E. Asian, Beautiful People and Who Runs the World? Girls. Reisinger said. “I decided to run for MSG President because since the beginning of my The main points of Reisinger’s platform include improving school spirit pride, freshman year I have looked for ways to integrate myself into the campus student life and campus involvement and campus sustainability. community to enhance the experience of all students,” said Jackson. “I The candidate hopes to increase school spirit through athletics and other believe I bring three important qualities to the position: a wealth of knowl- groups on campus. She said she would like to see the school form a unified edge, experience and passion.” student section, offer busing to athletic events and provide more giveaways for Jackson’s platform includes several plans for the university. students. One is working with the Faculty Senate to standardize grading across the “Another big thing is student life, focusing on an inclusive community, ensur- board for all majors. Jackson said he believes a 90 percent should be an A in ing that as Mercyhurst grows that our class sizes and academics remain true to every academic department. the community feel that we have now.” Second is improving access to transportation off campus, which he noted as Reisinger would like to improve student facilities, as well as look into new vital for freshmen, international students and other students without a car. entertainment options, like “possibly doing a TV and movie subscription. Instead Third, Jackson hopes to secure a limited amount of laptops that would be of cable, having HBO Go, which can actually help reduce our bandwidth and available for rental by students on a temporary basis. over time save us money.” “I remember when my laptop was out of commission and the difficulty of Other improvements would be looking into the feasibility of upgrading upper- having to go to the library to get work done,” Jackson said. classman housing, which is a long-term project that will require lots of planning. Jackson would also like to increase the number of iCard events to include She would also like to collaborate with international students to bring authentic more art performances. cuisine into the dining halls and look into the possibility of bringing an outside “We have great arts programs here at Mercyhurst that should be given more food to campus. attention,” Jackson said. The last major point on her platform is building a healthy and sustainable Lastly, Jackson would like to work with the newly formed MU Crew to campus. enhance Laker Spirit at athletic events. “Being a Public Health major and Environmental Studies minor is a really big “Starting out as a member of several clubs and making a conscious effort part of who I am and it’s also part of our Mercyhurst values to be globally aware. to get to know and work with a diverse set of people, I have a good idea of So I really want to help cleaning up campus and creating more healthy lifestyle the concerns of many students, clubs, organizations and how MSG can help,” options,” Reisinger said. said Jackson. She would like to see a smoke-free campus, a plan that is currently in the “From my time as chief ambassador, then programmer, and now chair, I works, and incentives for going to the REC Center. have the experience of taking many leadership positions while stepping back “Even though I’m a sophomore, I don’t want people to look down on that,” and giving others a platform through the work I am doing.” Reisinger said. “Being a part of various different clubs and things on campus, I spread myself out to different areas and different groups. I think that I can pretty well represent what students are looking for and be the voice for students.”

Vice Presidential Candidates Christian Copper Kimmie Kramer

Year: Sophomore Year: Junior Major: Intelligence Studies Major: Intelligence Studies and Public Health Current MSG Position: Sophomore class Senator Current MSG Position: Junior class Senator and Chairperson of the Spirit and PR Committee

Copper said he decided to run for VP because it was a good oppor- If elected VP, Kramer plans to make a separate Facebook page for tunity to step up, take on a leadership position and give students the RSCOs and having information about various clubs displayed on televi- opportunity to do some cool things around campus. sions across campus, including Grotto Commons and the REC Center, so “If elected, one of my priorities is to make sure your voice is always more students are aware of clubs and meetings. being heard.” “I want to bring more opportunity for students to get involved, even if Copper noted that one issue that some clubs face is reserving rooms. it’s just going to meetings and events,” Kramer said. He said that he would like to improve the efficiency of the room reserv- Another idea she has is to partner with the Counseling Center to create ing process. He would also like to assist clubs as they transition lead- a sexual assault awareness course, similar to the online alcohol awareness ership roles from year to year, as the process can sometimes present course that freshmen are required to take. difficulties. “If conduct issues come up, we can reference that course (with the stu- “Another goal of mine is to make sure that all of our clubs and orga- dent),” Kramer said. nizations on campus have every resource they need to be successful.” A third idea is to work on having the library, or parts of it, open 24/7 Copper said that his passion for student government, interpersonal during finals week. skills and communication skills make him qualified for the vice presi- “We could have volunteers from MSG sit and supervise, just to give dential position. students another place to study during finals,” Kramer said. “I have no problem working outside of office hours to get things Kramer said she believes she would be successful in this position done,” said Copper. “I guess I’ve fallen in love with what student gov- because of her hard work and dedication. ernment does.” “I have so much passion for this school I want to keep improving and Copper encourages all students to vote in this election. making it better for all students,” Kramer said. “Students should still try to bring concerns and complaints to MSG, Kramer is also the president of the Ambassador Organization. regardless of the outcome,” Copper said. Polls close Feb. 16 at 12 p.m. February 15, 2017 The Merciad Page 5 EntertainmentArts & ‘A Man of No Importance’ is socially relevant

when he attempts to put on different backgrounds coming By Naomi Greenstein an amateur production of together and elevating their Staff writer Wilde’s “Salomé,” only to lives through art, and that’s encounter the forces of big- the experience I hope the stu- The Theatre Program of otry and shame over a love dents have, too.” Mercyhurst University is back “that dare not speak its name.” Performances are Feb. 23 to at it again in full swing as they Director Brett D. Johnson, 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 25 prepare for their spring musi- Ph.D., dubs “A Man of No to 26, at 2 p.m. in Taylor Little cal, a production of “A Man Importance” “a beautiful little Theatre on the Mercyhurst of No Importance.” chamber musical about love, campus. Based on a film of the same acceptance and the transfor- Single tickets are $15 for name, this musical centers on mative power of art. adults, $10 for senior citizens/ the character Alfie Byrne, a “It’s one of those rare gems students and $5 for youth and bus driver in 1964 Dublin who in the canon of American Mercyhurst students with ID. runs a community theatre, the musical theatre …. It’s a poi- All performances are gen- St. Imelda’s Players, out of the gnant, funny little show.” eral admission, with doors church social hall. Johnson also declares the opening 30 minutes prior to Many of the plays he per- reason for choosing this spe- curtain. forms with his theatre group cific production. Come out to support your are those by another Irish “The Mercyhurst Theatre fellow students and artists by artist, the playwright Oscar Program is committed to pro- reserving your tickets today at Wilde. ducing works that are socially miac.mercyhurst.edu or call- Byrne feels a strong affinity relevant…and not just to ing 814-824-3000. with Wilde, due in part to his entertain, but also to enlighten Tickets will also be on sale Rebecca Holt photo own struggle with his sexual- and educate. at the theatre beginning one The cast of the play “A Man of No Importance” rehearsing one of the scenes. ity. “At this moment of divi- hour before curtain, but with Byrne’s personal struggle siveness in our country, this cash only. miac.mercyhurst.edu. adult situations and strong for ages 13 and above. brings the musical to a head is a show about people from For more information, visit This production contains language. It is recommended

Walker Recital Hall getting REVIEW funked up for MIAC event ‘John Wick’ 2: New dog, old but good tricks sin organization called the dispatch in exciting and varied By Austin Wood “Continental” from the first ways and a standout cast of Contributing writer film. deadly assassins that literally The Continental effectively come from anywhere and “You wanted me back…I’m distinguishes “John Wick” everywhere. back.” from all other action movies For example, Laurence Peter Van Breckelen photo The second chapter of out there by imposing limita- Fishburne plays the leader of Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles will perform in Walker Recital Hall on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. the John Wick series doesn’t tions on where the fights can a group of assassins in New innovate or change the orig- occur. York City that disguise them- Apollo Theater when he was band and another Grammy in inal formula of the action The assassins that belong selves as homeless persons. By Eleanor Hein just six years old, Cory Henry 2016 for best contemporary movie, but it is almost impos- to the Continental cannot The film also marks the Staff writer has continued to rise as a rec- instrumental album. sible to take your eyes off engage in combat while they first time that Fishburne and ognized keyboard artist and Henry has distinguished the perfectly choreographed are within the walls of the Reeves have starred in a movie Feeling the Erie winter composer. himself well in the musical fight scenes that erupt almost hotels owned by the organiza- together since the “Matrix” blues? Need a break from the He has performed with community. back–to–back. tion, providing a sort of safe series. hard studying of the spring such big names as Boyz II Cory Henry and the Funk The body count in this harbor for the contract killers. The conversations between semester? Wanting some Men, P. Diddy, The Roots and Apostles will be perform- movie is much higher than the The Continental also acts as Fishburne and Reeves are smooth new tunes to groove the great Bruce Springsteen. ing on campus in the Walker original and the film is more an intermediary for assassins among the most interesting to? His first album, “First Recital Hall on Feb. 23, at 7:30 “dog friendly,” which imme- to purchase their supplies. and tense in the movie. Cory Henry and the Funk Steps,” was released in 2014 p.m. diately makes it a successful One standout from this If you are a fan of intense Apostles may be just the and charted on the Billboard Tickets can be purchased at sequel. system is an arms dealer, and over–the–top action group for you. magazine charts. the box office or through the No one should see this film played by Peter Serafinowicz, movies, do yourself a favor If you’re hesitant about It was also placed as number MIAC website. expecting spectacular acting who treats his wares like fine and go see this movie. John checking out new music here’s 5 in Top Jazz Albums and Mercyhurst students get or a witty script. wines, even referring to the Wick is a masterful evolu- some good news for you: with number 30 in Top Heatseek- free admission with a stu- Keanu Reeves is as wooden process of selecting the fire- tion of the 19’s action movie your Mercyhurst student ID ers Albums. dent ID; adult tickets are $15, as ever and only utters differ- arms as a “tasting.” brought into the modern era. card, can check them out for His second album, titled senior tickets are $12.50 and ent words around throughout Reeves is outfitted with While “John Wick: Chapter free. “The Revival,” was released student and youth tickets are the course of the film’s 122- several firearms, knives and a 2” probably won’t appeal to Brought to Mercyhurst March 18, and was charted $10. minute run time. specially tailored bullet-proof everyone, I loved it and will through the Jazz Touring as number 5 in Top Gospel The performance is spon- Where “John Wick: Chap- suit before he travels to Rome probably see every single John Network Program of the Albums and number 2 in Top sored by the Erie Reader, the ter 2” fails to communicate to satisfy a favor from an old Wick movie that comes out Mid Atlantic Arts Founda- Jazz Albums. Jazz Touring Network and verbally, it excels in creating friend turned enemy. from here on out. Good thing tion, with support from the JazzWise Magazine Rocket 101. a beautifully arranged ballet Thus again, Wick is forced that John Wick isn’t very good National Endowment for describes his band’s music as The 2016-2017 MIAC of death, where every single from the peaceful life he at retiring. Arts, the Mercyhurst Institute “a powerful, slick and raucous season is sponsored by Cumu- movement is carefully calcu- wants and is pitted against the Rating: 4 out of 5 stars for Arts and Culture is proud new brand of funk.” lus Media. lated. world’s most dangerous kill- to present Cory Henry and Henry also acts as the bass- Come to the Walker Recital The movie starts by finish- ers. the Funk Apostles. ist and band leader of Snarky Hall to experience Cory Hen- ing the “loose ends” of the Wick’s enemies this time Having started playing Puppy, a group which won a ry’s gospel-inflected tunes, previous movie and quickly around include the stan- piano and organ at the age Grammy award in 2014 for ranging from R&B to funk to shifts to a new plot line that dard array of cannon fodder of two and performing at the best R&B performance by a jazz. focuses on the secretive assas- henchmen for him to easily @TheMerciad Caladh Nua to celebrate Irish heritage at PAC The band consists of taste of their music. By Carlena Bressanelli Derek Morrissey, who plays Their albums are available Staff writer the button accordion; Brian through iTunes and Amazon. Mooney, who plays the To see the performance on What better way to embrace tin-whistle and the banjo; Lisa campus, tickets are $20 for Mercyhurst’s Irish Heritage Butler, who sings and plays adults, $15 for seniors and stu- than by going to see Caladh the fiddle; Caoimhín, who dents/youth are $10. Nua (a Gaelic word meaning plays the tin-whistle, uilleann However, Mercyhurst stu- “a new or safe port or anchor- pipes, flute and guitar; and dents can get a ticket for free age”) on March 2, at 7:30 Paddy Tutty, who is the band’s with their student ID. p.m.? lead fiddle player and plays the They will be on tour until They are an Irish band with bodhran. March 18 and will perform in their origins deeply rooted in In the words of FolkWorld, several cities in Pennsylvania. the southern counties of Ire- Caladh Nua “will warm your Caladh Nua respectfully land, according to the website. souls and set your toes tap- delivers the music of their The band is composed of ping.” heritage and seamlessly car- five musicians and singers Danny Matheson from MIAC photo ries it forward into the future. playing instruments including Celtic Music Radio says “Irish Caladh Nua to perform in the Mary D’ Angelo Performing Arts Center on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Come celebrate Mercy- banjo, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, music at its best.” hurst’s, or even your own, Irish tin whistle and button accor- They are currently on tour Arts Center is their second If you are not 100 percent have clips and their Sound- heritage with Caladh Nua. dion. right now and our Performing stop. sure you will like them, they cloud on their website to get a

Full list of events can be found View upcoming performances: merciad.mercyhurst.edu/category/arts_ on the MU website www.mercyhurst.edu/events entertainment/ Online Page 6 The Merciad February 15, 2017 Opinion The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The RelayMerciad or forthe Catholic Life Church.successful Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be emailed to [email protected]. Letter to the Editor: Greek life on campus in the works Good with compassion to others, spirit events for the school. would create a strong bond By Jeremy Hanford and allows members to We would also coordinate between brothers that Contributing writer become one in mind, body with Mercyhurst Student normally would never have The trash that has been accumulating for and spirit by knowing that a Government in philanthropic known each other. Since the beginning of my higher power exists. Kappa events like Walk a Mile in Mercyhurst is dominated by many weeks was finally removed from freshman year, I have had Sigma is the nation’s largest her Shoes, Wounded War- athletes, and many students the Merciad office and the semester-old the desire to revolutionize and most well respected rior 5K race, Breast Cancer cannot become friends if they Mercyhurst University by social fraternity with mem- Awareness Walks, March of are not athletes or do not play Chinese takeout was removed from the being a part of the first group bers from all walks of life Dimes events, Relay for Life the same sport as somebody fridge. There was much rejoicing from to bring Greek life to campus. taking part in the brother- marches, and fund raisers else. Essentially, we are trying the staff. My dreams and ambitions of hood and covenant. or volunteer work for local to bridge the gap between leaving a lasting legacy here When I began the process charities and organizations in students across campus and at Mercyhurst are coming to of potentially bringing Greek the Erie community. create newfound friendships fruition, and I could not be life to campus, I had my As a fraternity, we would and bonds between students more pleased at the process own misconceptions about host events to raise money in our community. that is underway. what Greek life is and what it for this wonderful organiza- All students on campus, My peers and I have stood for. tion and give back in any way athletes, non-athletes, Cau- spoken for well over a year After countless hours of we can to support those who casian, African American, now about taking this leap research, talking to alumni have defended us. Latino, Asian and foreign Bad of faith into the unknown. and speaking to fraternal We would expect members students would have the abil- Finally, at the beginning of representatives, my entire to maintain grades above the ity to meet and form bonds The potholes that were patched in this semester we made the outlook changed. all-men’s average as a whole like never experienced on this the Performing Arts Center parking leap and scheduled a meeting When you think of Greek and to stay out of any legal campus. Greek life will build with President Michael T. life, the first thing that comes trouble with Mercyhurst a sense of brotherhood and lot are once again gaping holes in Victor and Laura Zirkle, Vice to your head is “Animal University, the City of Erie community between students the pavement with the addition of two President of Student Life, House” and toga parties. and the State of Pennsylva- that will last beyond the gates more throughout the lot. to discuss this revolutionary I have to admit that this nia. Members will be held to of Mercyhurst. possibility. was the first thing that came a higher standard to represent Bringing Greek life to At the conclusion of this to my mind as well, but Mercyhurst University and Mercyhurst will revolutionize encounter, we were encour- Greek life is something much the fraternity in a positive campus for generations to aged by the outcome and different than I ever imag- light. We will welcome diver- come. Greek life will bring began to look for a possible ined. As a Greek student, sity as it will help us build about change that has never Greek organization to repre- you are expected to exceed a better sense of commu- been experienced here and sent us, and got into contact the regular student and go nity and create something will spark a sense of com- with Kappa Sigma. We chose beyond what it means to be Mercyhurst has never seen munity and inclusion that to pursue a possible coloni- a Laker. People do not know before. students seek and desire in a zation with Kappa Sigma for what it actually takes to be a Greek members are mem- college setting. a variety of reasons. Kappa fraternity member, and all the bers and brothers forever. Greek life will allow stu- Sigma is a non-denomina- work that is involved. Greek life creates a network dents to serve the mission of tional social fraternity that As a fraternity at between students and alumni. Mercyhurst and build a sense supports the Catholic Church Mercyhurst University, mem- When students are gradu- of community and family on Amber Matha photo and upholds the strong values bers would be required to ating, being a member of a campus. Beginning Greek of Mercyhurst University. volunteer 35 hours or more Greek organization allows life will allow those who Kappa Sigma stands for per academic year and partic- them to network themselves were the founding fathers excellence in scholarship, ser- ipate in six of eight phil- to other Greek alumni of and first members to leave vice to man, leadership with anthropic events which we their chapter. This presents a lasting legacy which they its members and fellowship to would hold per school year. graduates with potential job will remember for the rest of Weird a greater power. Every value As a fraternity we would openings that they never their lives. of Mercyhurst University is help students move into would have been presented if represented by the values of housing, host mixers for they were not a member of a The Mercyhurst University Instagram Kappa Sigma. students to get to know one Greek organization. @TheMerciad posted some strange valentines for its Kappa Sigma reaches out another, hold tailgates and A Greek organization followers. Including, “In the fight for Valentine’s Day not a holiday either my love, you’re the clear Victor.” was the first man to make this Flowers are not watered and not last more than a few days, By Caitlyn link. die. he is inconsiderate. Lear So how is it, that after all this But why does this display of Yes, most people like to News editor time, a random day in one of affection have to be confined receive flowers, but I would the coldest and dreary months just one day? Do you some- rather get flowers on a Friday became a holiday where we how love your boyfriend, girl- after a long week of finals celebrate those we love and friend, husband or wife more than silly holiday. Valentine’s Day has come shower them with gifts? just because it is Valentine’s And besides, what is the The Merciad and gone again. For those On this day every year, Day? And can we not cele- infatuation with all the pink lucky enough to have loved companies that sell things like brate people other than signif- and red? Some of us don’t ones or to have the chance to cards and jewelry, overload icant others? like all the so-called girly Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu be around them, it was a great billboards, computer screens My parents’ wedding anni- colors. If the love and affec- Karah Hollis Editor-in-Chief editormerciad day. For others, it was another and TV ads with signs telling versary is on Valentine’s Day. tion is supposed to go toward Catherine Rainey Managing Editor managingmerciad News Editor newsmerciad night spent alone, binge us to buy this, or buy that, Because it is their day, and it is showing the specific individ- Caitlyn Lear watching sad love stories. Cheyanne Crum Features Editor featuremerciad because for some reason, if also Valentine’s day, I try to do ual that you love and care, why Sports Editor sportsmerciad For me, the best part of Diego Himede we don’t we are somehow bad something special for them. are all the decorations and gift Jenny Sabliov A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad Valentine’s Day is going into partners and clearly don’t love Sometimes I will even buy catered to a specific gender? Amber Matha Opinion Editor opinionmerciad my job at Wegmans the next one another. special little things for my sib- If you really want to show Miranda L. Miller Copy Editor copymerciad day and buying the candy at These big companies have lings, especially now that I do the person you love that you Chelsea Guida Photo Editor photomerciad half price. Though I do have turned something that had not get to see them every day. truly care and know them, do Victoria Kreysar Ad Manager admerciad a boyfriend this year, I will some historical meaning into I just cannot grasp the con- something that you know only Kristin Bowers Adviser kbowers still be spending my Valen- another commercialized day. cept of a holiday that trains us they will appreciate. Don’t fall tine’s Day without my man. They make billions of dollars to love especially hard and be into the trap of large corpo- I will be enjoying the lovely a year on diamonds, cards with outwardly emotional on one rations by buying flowers and company of my fellow edi- mushy messages and stuffed day and not treat every day chocolate. tors on the paper. Then I will bears holding hearts. like a special day. If you really want to do have the thrill of studying for Most people rely on these My boyfriend tells me every something, get them some- exams until the wee hours of small tokens to express their day how much I mean to him. thing they really want, take a The Merciad is the official student-produced the morning. love because no one has ever He does little things every day, day with no cell phones and newspaper of Mercyhurst University. It is published Valentine’s Day has its orig- shown them how. What’s even no matter what day of what enjoy each other’s company, throughout the school year, with the exception of finals inal roots in the Roman fes- worse is half the stuff that is month it is. or do something with them weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 110. Ourtelephone tival of Lupercalia, a fertility given as gifts is not even kept Recently at work, I had a and maybe not necessarily just number is (814) 824-2376. celebration, which was cel- or wanted. coworker tell me how mad she for them. Better yet, do some- ebrated on Feb. 15. Around Girls get chocolates, yet was that her ex-boyfriend did thing small every day because the 6th century, Pope Gelasius they are still working on losing not get her flowers for Valen- we don’t only have to love one The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All I declared Feb. 14 to be Valen- those few extra pounds from tine’s Day a few years ago. another on Valentine’s Day. letters must be signed and names will be included tine’s Day. the holidays. Cards sit on the She went off on a rant about with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters However, it was not until fireplace and are then thrown how inconsiderate he was. I for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to the 14th century that Valen- away a week later. Teddy was flabbergasted. Somehow fit. Letters are due Mondays by noon and may not tine’s Day was associated with bears get stuffed in a box of because this man did not go be more than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH love and romance. Chaucer mementos and forgotten. out and buy a plant that will @TheMerciad 485 or via email at opinionmerciad@mercyhurst. edu.

Read more at Write for The Merciad, email merciad.mercyhurst.edu/opinion [email protected] Online February 15, 2017 The Merciad Page 7 Sports Tennis opens 2017 with Gannon upsets wrestling in win against Daemen rivalry meet By Bernard Garwig were Laker victories. Staff writer By Bernard Garwig Head Coach Mike Wehler Staff writer and graduate assistant August On Feb. 5, the Mercyhurst Mizia commented on the men’s tennis team started In a cross-town rivalry match: “We have three of the off the 2017 portion of the upset, the Mercyhurst Lakers winningest seniors that ever season with an 8-1 win against wrestling team fell to the have been on a Mercyhurst Daemen College. Gannon University Golden team in our line-up… They’ve This is the second team Knights 16-22 on Feb. 8. been carrying the torch since match of the 2016-2017 The Lakers started strong they’ve got here.” season for Mercyhurst, the with a win by all-time win The nationally ranked first being a 9-0 win against record holder Willie Bohince Lakers are now 10-4 for the Allegheny College in the fall. in the 125 lb. category with a season and 5-1 in conference. Previously, the tennis team 14-7 decision over Abraham The Golden Knights walked participated in the ITA Cham- Guarriello of the Golden away with their fourth victory pionships held on Sept. 23-25 Knights. against a nationally ranked and the PSAC Singles/Dou- The Golden Knights would team this season. “It’s tough,” bles Championships held on take the next two matches said Mizia. “You don’t want to Oct. 7-9. with wins in the 133 and 141 lose to a cross-town rival like Five of the six singles lb. categories over Lakers Jeff that.” matches of the day went to Sisk and Braden Finn (6-1 and On Feb. 10, the Lakers took Mercyhurst. Junior Nenad 5-1 decisions). on University of Pittsburgh Terzic started off with a win Hurstathletics Logan Grass won his 149 lb. at Johnstown, which Coach over David’s Gonzalez Vil- Freshman Cormac McCooey came off victorious No. 2 singles and at No. 2 doubles alongside his match with a 9-2 decision, but Wehler stated is “a very solid legas, scoring 6-4 and 6-3 in brother Conor McCooey. this was followed by a Golden team.” This is the Pennsylva- their matches. Knight win in the 157 lb. cat- nia State Athletic Conference This was followed by Fresh- Andrew LeMar. “I think the 8-1 win was a “All you need is five points egory over Laker Cole Gavin Championship match, and is man Cormac McCooey, who Doubles matches were a good first result for the team,” ,and I would bet at least five with a technical fall (17-0) by the capstone on the regular bested his opponent Fabian sweep for Mercyhurst. Agu- Conor McCooey said. “First of our guys outplay their Eric Lewandowski. season for the Lakers. Wilde, 6-3, 6-0, in the second ilera and Terzic won the first match back after break is opponents on any given day.” Francis Mizia won the next Beyond the Pitt-Johnstown singles match. match with a 9-8 win over always tough, and we played The first PSAC match of match-up against his oppo- match, the lakers will play Daemen’s sole win of the Veitengruber and Milner. solid. Our doubles teams need the season will be March 3 nent in the 165 lb with a fall at host to the NCAA DII Super day came when Ricardo Ruiz The second match saw the some work and singles will against Millersville University the 2:06 mark. Regionals on Feb. 24-25. Martinez beat Mercyhurst McCooey brothers go 8-1 improve as the season goes at Pennbriar Athletic Club. The Golden Knights would “I’m definitely looking senior Joaquin Aguilera, 6-2, over LeMar and Wilde, and on.” Mercyhurst is currently 2-0. go on to win the next three forward to it,” said Wehler. 6-7, 1-0. the third was won by Sklyarov The next time the Lakers matchups in the 174, 184 and “That’s the next big thing; The next three singles and Pardo over Villegas and take to the courts, will be Feb. the 197 against Kevin Holman we’ll see then how many we matches resulted in ‘Hurst Martinez, 8-6. 12, against Duquesne Univer- (major decision 14-5), Nick can get through to Nationals.” victories, with senior Conor Conor McCooey has a 33-9 sity in Pittsburgh. Konyk (major decision 13-5), Nationals will be held in Bir- McCooey winning 6-0, 6-4 singles record for his career, “It’s going to be a tough and Wes Phipps (decision mingham, Alabama, on March over Mark Veitengruber; and a 25-18 doubles record. match,” McCooey stated. 8-6). 10-11. freshman Sebastian Pardo In addition to this, he and his “They’re a decent DI school Andy Welton won in the with 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 over Justin brother Cormac make up a and we lost 8-1 last year to 285 lb. in a 11-2 major deci- Milner; rounded out by fresh- doubles team that is ranked them. I think we were more sion to round out the the day’s man Arseniy Sklyarov win- No. 6 in the Atlantic Region- competitive than the score matches. Six matches went ning his games, 6-2, 6-0, over als Conference. line indicates. @TheMerciad to the Golden Knights; four @TheMerciad Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey split in Syracuse left in regulation, just 54 sec- 8:38 left in regulation. By Marco Cicchino onds after she found an equal- Convery finished with 22 Staff writer izer for her team-high 12th of saves, one fewer than Miller, the season. as the Lakers won their third For the first time in nine There was momentum CHA contest in their last four years, just the third time since clearly on the side of Paul and improved to 11-0-1 when the College Hockey America’s Flanagan’s Orange after they finding the net at least three inception of a women’s divi- scored two goals in 51 sec- times in a contest. sion in 2002, the regular-sea- onds off Jessica Convery, but The night previous, a con- son conference champion will Grossi, Allie Munroe and Lar- fident Miller—as termed by not wear forest green, white issa Martyniuk got entangled Flanagan—needed just 14 and navy blue. with Smith on the end boards saves and two hours to pitch Yet if there is a silver lining, to Miller’s left. her sixth shutout of the Michael Sisti’s Mercyhurst After Munroe left the scene, season, the Orange’s sixth win squad is still in slight conten- Martyniuk attempted to ward in the previous seven games. tion for a first-round bye in off an incoming Brooke Combined with Robert the conference tournament Hartwick, but Grossi sent Morris’ 4-1 matinée home win after a hard-fought split at Smith to the ice on what the over RIT, the loss mathemat- Tennity Ice Pavilion over the Orange thought was a legal ically eliminated the Lakers weekend. hit but had been termed an from regular-season title con- After Jillian Skinner’s act of embellishment, sending tention, but the win the fol- game-winner with 49 seconds Grossi to the box and leaving lowing night allowed them left in regulation, the Lakers her, Miller and Flanagan livid. to remain in contention for a reached to a much-needed 3-2 Things would turn from Hurstathletics first-round bye, seven points win on Saturday afternoon. bad to worse for the nine-year Senior Jilian Skinner scored the victory goal for the Lakers, as a result of a power-play at the last back of the Orange with four Reigning Rookie of the Year head man behind the bench minute. conference games remaining. Rachael Smith commented, “I when the Senior Assistant The Lakers return in action think we just have to work like Captain Jillian Skinner depos- forward. Orange’s attack in-check for catching a feed from Jennifer on Friday when Lindenwood we did today, we just worked ited a low shot before Miller The rest of Grossi’s line had the majority of the contest as MacAskill. arrives in Erie for a dual-mat- like a team…and if we keep could react quick enough with been able to beat Jessica Con- the junior and surprise lead After a clean second with inée weekend, a 3 p.m. start doing that in the last four her catching glove and left- very just 51 seconds before goalkeeper came with 2:42 12 shots for the Lakers, Miller on Friday before Senior Day games, we’ll come out with arm blocker. her embellishment call, as Jes- of her second shutout of the navigated the first 11 minutes wraps up the Lakers’ home the four wins.” “It’s a physical game, and sica Sibley turned a faceoff campaign. of the third before Michelle slate at 1 p.m. Saturday. Smith and the rest of her line you [need] to be able to stand win for Hartwick into her It had been a one-goal lead Robillard allowed Hartwick capitalized on a cross-check- on your feet, so [I] definitely second goal of the campaign. for the Lakers from the 5:16 to double Orange’s (11-12-5, ing call against the Orange’s feel bad about that one on Convery and the Lakers mark of the first, as Nicole 10-4-2) deficit on her team- Stephanie Grossi with 1:06 my part,” said Grossi, a junior (11-17-2, 7-8-1) had kept the Guagliardo beat Miller after high 15th of the season with @TheMerciad Let’s go Lakers!

Women’s basketball Feb. 15, Feb. 18 5:30 p.m., 1 p.m.

Men’s basketball Feb. 15 7:30 p.m.

Men’s ice hockey Feb. 17 7:05 p.m.

Women’s ice hockey Feb. 17, Feb. 18 3:00 p.m., 1 p.m. Page 8 The Merciad February 15, 2017 Laker Living Editor’s Choice: On graduaton we’ve learned, and how and talking and gossiping Way back By Miranda L. Miller from Granny at Christ- Copy editor mas filled you with panic, much we’ve accom- until four in the morning. rather than hope. Who plished. We look at how There are only 13 more When... are you dating? Do you many opportunities we’ve Saturdays to wake up late Ladies and gentlemen, want to have kids? What been given thanks to and go to the movies, or The Merciad presents articles from we are coming up on the kind of job do you want? Mercyhurst and all the to the mall, or to the lake. end of another amazing Are you going to use your other people here. We That’s not including yesteryear in their original form, year for the Lakers. degree? wonder to ourselves, breaks. including headlines. This week, our For freshmen, that Stop, stop, stop, stop! “How are we going to On one hand, I am so blast from the past is from February means that you all made it Stopping is the problem leave this place, these ready to go out into the 26, 1971. past the trials and tribu- that the seniors face. We people, in only three world and show them lations of the first year of made it past the first three months?” what I can do. I’m ready college. You were away years, each year thinking Now’s the time for us to grab the bull by the from your parents, away “Gosh, I can’t wait until to look ahead. Many of horns and truly begin ’Hurst from your friends, and next year!” Now we’re us are going on to grad living the “Carpe Diem.” away from your dog for out of next years. Now school, or med school, On the other, I wish that long stretches at a time. we’re looking at our pic- or other kinds of further I had lived “Carpe Diem” Announces Congratulations! tures from freshman year education. Some of us are a little more in the past. I For sophomores, many and laughing at how silly going on to jobs. We’re will miss everything about of you had sophomore we were and how much going to be moving on to Mercyhurst: the people, Tuition Hike reviews to contend with, we miss going to Egan for a whole new stage in our the beautiful campus, the and that is no small feat. Late Night together. We’re lives, which is thrilling amazing classes. I’ll look On February 4, 1971, administrative positions. You came back in the fall looking at photos from and terrifying at the same back and think so fondly Sister Carolyn announced The administration to friends you had made, our apartments in soph- time. of my time here and look to the Mercyhurst Col- also realizes that any tui- and lived in an apartment omore year and laughing I know people are forward to Alumni Week- lege Senate that a tuition increase can create a with people who weren’t at our interior decoration saying, “It’s only Febru- end. tion increase of $250 hardship for some fami- family for what may be skills. We’re looking ary! Calm down!” I know that everything will become effective lies and therefore encour- the first time. back at our junior year I’m seeing it this way. has to have an end and September, 1971. This ages students to consult Juniors came back to and laughing because we There are only 13 week- ends are always emo- increase will raise the the Financial Aid Office people buzzing about thought we were stressed ends until May 14. That tional, but I can’t help but total annual cost of tui- if this should be true in plans after their underway back then. Boy, look means there are 13 Friday look forward with wonder. tion to $1,550. their situation. The Mercyhurst Pres- There was also some graduate career. Junior at us now! nights to sit around with What else is in store? year is when the questions ident explained the tui- apprehension concerning We look at how much your roommates, laughing tion increase as an effect the possible relationship of costs that are rising between the new athletic at a rate greater than the program and the recent growth income. Besides decision to increase tui- balancing the budget, tion for next year. How- this income will permit ever at a recent meeting the college to retain its of R.U.S. Dean Garvey highly qualified faculty entertainer questions and will allow the addi- dealing with the effect of tion of new and equally the Athletic program on qualified faculty. Library the latest tuition hike. facilities and services Mr. Garvey seemed to will be increased in addi- dispel the fears of the rep- tion to a larger staff and resentatives by making it more books. clear money for athlet- Socio-recreational ics comes entirely from facilities being expanded the activities fee, except to ensure the total devel- the salary of the Athletic opment of the social as director. well as the academic The Dean went on to needs of the students. say that Mercyhurst’s However, an import- athletic, budget was ant point that should be rather slight in compari- noted by all students is son with colleges which the annually contributed operate comparable pro- services of the Sisters grams. He also stated of Mercy which totals and emphatically, tui- $130,000. The expenses tion money would not be would be much greater if used for athletics and that not for the generosity of most athletic scholar- the Mercy nuns. In fact, ships simply involve free one major factor in the tuition, not free room and tuition raise is reduction board —which does not in the number of religious cost the college anything. teaching at Mercyhurst. Lay men must be hired -Al Messina Game Zone to replace the nuns who were teaching, and those who previously held Jokes From Reader’s Digest, Feb. 14, 2017.

•Why should you never breakup with a goalie?

...Because he’s a keeper.

• What did one boat say to the other?

“Are you up for a little row-mance?”

• What did the guy with the broken leg say to his nurse?

“I’ve got a crutch on you.”

• During college, I worked on a conveyor belt. One day, I was on a blind date, and she asked me about my job. “I work at the end of a belt,” I said.

With an ebullient smile, she asked, “Are you the buckle?”