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Seung-Hui Cho, at right, shot dead 32 students before killing himself. Steven Kazmierczak killed fi ve students, then himself. In its fi nal installment, The Merciad spoke with world-renowned criminal profi ler Brent Turvey and the college’s counseling staff to dissect what exactly motivates one to kill. | Joshua Wilwohl reports on page 6 PAGE 2 NEWS March 19, 2008 Class ‘Seizes the Day’ Future RAs Mother, daughter team up with sales management class to raise money for disorder begin race

of junior Robert Larson, se- head injury. By Liz Maier nior Bryan Tyler, senior Danny Initially, doctors believed she Staff writer O’Shurak and sophomore Kurt had a concussion, but, after thor- Young submitted a philanthropy ough examination, she was diag- Mercyhurst College senior request to Mercyhurst Student nosed with a rare type of epilepsy Kaitlyn Slomski is working with Government. known as absence epilepsy. her sales marketing class to help “We submitted their name Characteristics of this type fi nd a cure for a disorder Slomski (Epilepsy Foundation) as the re- of epilepsy include a person suffers from: Epilepsy. cipient for MSG’s Charity Ball,” staring blankly, beginning and “Since Epilepsy research is the said Larson. ending abruptly, and lacking most under-funded disorder, it is Cory Tubo, a senior business awareness of the seizure until it the focus for my sales manage- finance major, and his group has ceased. ment class’ fundraising project,” members, coordinated a March “During my seizure, I could said Jill Slomski, the professor of Madness basketball tournament only remember fl eeting moments the marketing class and Kaitlyn’s over the weekend in the main such as being in class and then mom. gym. being put in the ambulance,” In past semesters, Sloms- An entry donation fee of $10 said Kaitlyn. “It’s like I’m day ki’s class has coordinated fund was charged for each team. Ad- dreaming.” raisers to benefit cancer and ditional donations were accepted Jill Slomski said Kaitlyn’s con- heart disease research at Rain- as well. dition has not made any drastic Scoot Williams photo bows, Babies and Children’s All the money fundraised will changes to her body. Elise Frey and Ryan Heise discuss the selection of new Hospital. be given to the West and Central “Every moment you seize, resident assistants for the 2008-2009 school year. “Our winter term class raised Epilepsy Foundation of Pennsyl- you can produce scar tissue,” she $6,100 for cancer research,” said vania because they are extremely said. “Luckily for Kaitlyn, she Jill Slomski. “We want to surpass underfunded. does not have any.” that amount spring term.” Kaitlyn Slomski is one of There is no cure for epilepsy, Students in Slomski’s sales more than 2.5 million United but the disease can be eased with SAAC hosts management class are split into States citizens affected by Epi- anti-epileptic medication. small groups and each are in the lepsy, a chronic neurological A handful of Mercyhurst process of fundraising. disorder caused by sudden and students, including Kaitlyn, will talent show Sophomore Jen Charles and brief changes in the brain’s elec- travel to Washington, D.C. on junior Joe Cook are working on trical balance. March 28 to participate in the a mixture of fundraisers. Often referred to as a “seizure National Epilepsy Foundation “We are selling green ‘Seize disorder,” Epilepsy can affect benefi t walk on March 29 at 8 the Day’ bracelets at the Book- any person, at any age, and at a.m. at the National Mall. store for $2, and we are asking a any time. “I am very excited about the number of businesses for dona- Most causes are unknown, but walk and the fundraisers because tions,” said Charles. some are hereditary, according to there are many stigmas attached Studying business manage- the Epilepsy Foundation. to Epilepsy and people who have ment, Cook said he contacted The foundation’s Web site it,” said Kaitlyn Slomski. Quality Markets and several also states when there are excess “I hope the walk and fundrais- other companies located in the electrical discharges in the brain, ers will raise awareness.” K-Mart shopping plaza. seizures occur. The walk’s entry fee is $35 “Our group is asking busi- Generally lasting from a few and volunteers are expected to nesses like CVS pharmacy to put seconds to a few minutes, sei- find their own transportation paper donation baseballs from zures alter physical movements, however, according to Kaitlyn, the Epilepsy Foundation in their emotions, actions and awareness, her mother will be driving walk- stores,” said Cook. states the site. ers via van. Scoot Williams photo “If businesses donate some- Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Students can sign up at the Accompanied on piano by Jamie Schroter, Braedyn Ordway thing like a gift basket, we will adolescent epilepsy in sev- Web site,www.walkforepilepsy. sings her fi rst-prize winning Mariah Carey selection at the raffl e it off.” enth grade after she was unre- org. Mercyhurst’s group name is Student Athlete Advisory Committee talent show, held Another group composed sponsive from experiencing a “Seize the Day.” Tuesday, March 18. PAGE 2 NEWS March 19, 2008 March 19, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Class ‘Seizes the Day’ Future RAs ‘One Book’ hopes to diffuse school violence Mother, daughter team up with sales reading into a three-day event By Tim Hucko that will encompass an overview, Contributing writer management class to raise money for disorder begin race student-led discussions and a panel discussion of experts from of junior Robert Larson, se- head injury. Mercyhurst College senior various fi elds and professions. By Liz Maier nior Bryan Tyler, senior Danny Initially, doctors believed she Ashley Gabriel is leading a revo- The fi rst day of activities will Staff writer O’Shurak and sophomore Kurt had a concussion, but, after thor- lution. In late December while start on April 15 in the Her- Young submitted a philanthropy ough examination, she was diag- doing some leisurely reading, rmann Student Union at 8:15 Mercyhurst College senior request to Mercyhurst Student nosed with a rare type of epilepsy Gabriel came across a book that p.m. Kaitlyn Slomski is working with Government. known as absence epilepsy. would change her world. The night will start with an her sales marketing class to help “We submitted their name Characteristics of this type Moved by Jodi Picoult’s overview of the book and then fi nd a cure for a disorder Slomski (Epilepsy Foundation) as the re- of epilepsy include a person “Nineteen Minutes;” a shock- discussions about school shoot- suffers from: Epilepsy. cipient for MSG’s Charity Ball,” staring blankly, beginning and ing novel on the horrifi c reality ings. “Since Epilepsy research is the said Larson. ending abruptly, and lacking of school violence in today’s The One Book event will also most under-funded disorder, it is Cory Tubo, a senior business awareness of the seizure until it society, Gabriel made it her mis- acknowledge and remember the focus for my sales manage- finance major, and his group has ceased. sion to bring this issue into the the many school shootings that ment class’ fundraising project,” members, coordinated a March “During my seizure, I could spotlight. have occurred during the week said Jill Slomski, the professor of Madness basketball tournament only remember fl eeting moments Rallying with Kappa Delta in April: Padukah on April 18, the marketing class and Kaitlyn’s over the weekend in the main such as being in class and then Pi advisor Dr. Ruth Auld, the 2001; Columbine on April 20, mom. gym. being put in the ambulance,” duo formulated a plan to bring 1999; Edinboro on April 25, In past semesters, Sloms- An entry donation fee of $10 said Kaitlyn. “It’s like I’m day “Nineteen Minutes” to the Mer- 1998 Virginia Tech on April 20, ki’s class has coordinated fund was charged for each team. Ad- dreaming.” cyhurst community. 2007, among others. raisers to benefit cancer and ditional donations were accepted Jill Slomski said Kaitlyn’s con- “I was really moved by what On March 16 there will be heart disease research at Rain- as well. dition has not made any drastic Scoot Williams photo the book had to say, and real- a student-led discussion in the bows, Babies and Children’s All the money fundraised will changes to her body. Elise Frey and Ryan Heise discuss the selection of new ized how big of an issue that Mercy Heritage Room at 8:15 Hospital. be given to the West and Central “Every moment you seize, resident assistants for the 2008-2009 school year. is going unaddressed all across p.m. that will focus on specifi c “Our winter term class raised Epilepsy Foundation of Pennsyl- you can produce scar tissue,” she our nation,” said Gabriel. “I facets of the book, particularly $6,100 for cancer research,” said vania because they are extremely said. “Luckily for Kaitlyn, she wanted to change that and shed addressing the prevalent cultural Jill Slomski. “We want to surpass underfunded. does not have any.” some light on school violence; issues. Contributed photo that amount spring term.” Kaitlyn Slomski is one of There is no cure for epilepsy, something that could happen Specifi c majors will have brief Junior Lauren Weisser is reading Jodi Picoult’s novel, “Nineteen Minutes.” The book Students in Slomski’s sales more than 2.5 million United but the disease can be eased with SAAC hosts anywhere.” presentations and discussion recounts the horrifi c reality of violence in schools. The issues in the novel will be the main management class are split into States citizens affected by Epi- anti-epileptic medication. Through careful deliberation, questions at the end of the focus of the One Book event. small groups and each are in the lepsy, a chronic neurological A handful of Mercyhurst the pair decided that a “One meeting. process of fundraising. disorder caused by sudden and students, including Kaitlyn, will talent show Book” would be the perfect The last night, April 17, will Sophomore Jen Charles and brief changes in the brain’s elec- travel to Washington, D.C. on solution. begin with a panel discussion “We picked this week to host Auld agreed. “The fi rst night of discussion junior Joe Cook are working on trical balance. March 28 to participate in the The concept of a One Book of experts from various fi elds these events because multi- “This is not the kind of world might be a little hard to follow a mixture of fundraisers. Often referred to as a “seizure National Epilepsy Foundation is to get the entire school com- who will respond to the issue of ple shootings have taken place I want to live in; nor is it the type for students who have not read, “We are selling green ‘Seize disorder,” Epilepsy can affect benefi t walk on March 29 at 8 munity involved in reading the school shootings in the Mercy around this time and we felt this of world I want my children and but the second and third night the Day’ bracelets at the Book- any person, at any age, and at a.m. at the National Mall. same book and then addressing Heritage Room at 8:15 p.m. would be a good way to com- grandchildren to be in either.” will be perfect for anybody who store for $2, and we are asking a any time. “I am very excited about the the issues and concerns together Speakers include: Pat Crist memorate all those who have To students interested in read- wants to help pave the way for a number of businesses for dona- Most causes are unknown, but walk and the fundraisers because as a whole. from Edinboro, Pa. (General been affected by these tragedies,” ing and participating in the One better future,” Gabriel said. “If tions,” said Charles. some are hereditary, according to there are many stigmas attached “We started with just the McLane School District, Prin- Gabriel said. Book events, copies of “Nine- enough students step forward Studying business manage- the Epilepsy Foundation. to Epilepsy and people who have education department reading cipal at Parker Middle School “Our goal is to raise awareness, teen Minutes” may be purchased about this issue, the school will ment, Cook said he contacted The foundation’s Web site it,” said Kaitlyn Slomski. the book, but then realized that in 1998); Jack Daneri, District because this is our generation’s in the bookstore for $11. have to respond.” Quality Markets and several also states when there are excess “I hope the walk and fundrais- the issued involved many more Attorney; Tina Cornell, Stair- issue. We are all graduating soon Junior Lauren Weisser recently “Students should read the other companies located in the electrical discharges in the brain, ers will raise awareness.” majors on campus,” said Gabriel. ways Clinical Adolescent Case and it will be our responsibility purchased the book and has been book because it is wonderful and K-Mart shopping plaza. seizures occur. The walk’s entry fee is $35 “So far we have had a great Management Supervisor; Patty to work to resolve this problem glued to the pages ever since. really eye opening. “Our group is asking busi- Generally lasting from a few and volunteers are expected to response from multiple schools Palotas, Erie School District that has been in our schools for “I never really thought much “I hope the community comes nesses like CVS pharmacy to put seconds to a few minutes, sei- find their own transportation on campus, in particular the Student Assistance Program and the past 10 years. about school violence and how out for the discussions because paper donation baseballs from zures alter physical movements, however, according to Kaitlyn, Criminal Justice department.” Mental Health Coordinator Dr. “Bringing the student body nobody is ever really safe; even we can make a change, and we the Epilepsy Foundation in their emotions, actions and awareness, her mother will be driving walk- “It’s a frightening way to solve Charles Joy, Medical Director together and discussing the seri- here at Mercyhurst,” Weisser need to make it before tragedy stores,” said Cook. states the site. ers via van. Scoot Williams photo a problem, to think that shooting County Mental Health Offi ce ous issues at hand could start said. strikes again,” said Gabriel. “If businesses donate some- Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Students can sign up at the Accompanied on piano by Jamie Schroter, Braedyn Ordway is a solution, and one nobody and Child and Adolescent Psy- something big; something that For students who have not had For more information on thing like a gift basket, we will adolescent epilepsy in sev- Web site,www.walkforepilepsy. sings her fi rst-prize winning Mariah Carey selection at the wants to talk about,” said Auld. chiatrist, who will present what needs to happen on college cam- the opportunity to read the book, the One Book event contact raffl e it off.” enth grade after she was unre- org. Mercyhurst’s group name is Student Athlete Advisory Committee talent show, held With growing support, Gabriel we can do to prevent school puses across the United States,” attendance to these events is Ashley Gabriel at agabri37@ Another group composed sponsive from experiencing a “Seize the Day.” Tuesday, March 18. and Auld changed the book violence. Gabriel said. still encouraged. mercyhurst.edu. PAGE 4 NEWS March 19, 2008 Adovasio appointed provost

fi rst time Mercyhurst has one,” be met. By Javiera Cubillos said Gamble. “Dr. Adovasio’s “I will be allowed to spend Staff writer leadership will bring [these aca- more time on our strategic ini- demic departments] to new levels tiatives, as well as with students, Another job was placed on the of excellence.” faculty, trustees and potential shoulders of Dr. James M. Ado- Gamble said that this new donors,” Gamble said. vasio, but he says he will be able addition will bring positive The board of trustees chose to tackle it – no problem. changes to Mercyhurst. Adovasio after Gamble proposed Adovasio was named Mer- “The college will benefit his idea of integrating a provost cyhurst College’s fi rst provost because of Dr. Adovasio’s com- to the college. He says that ever in early March by Dr. Thomas mitment to academic excellence, since he became president two Scoot Williams photo Gamble, the college’s president, his experience at several different years ago, he has seen Adovasio’s Sister Kathleen accepted the Oscar Romero award and and the Board of Trustees. colleges and universities and his work and realized that he would gave a lecture on “The Spiritual Challenge of Immigration” Adovasio, an archeology pro- contacts with grant and funding be a great addition as an admin- Tuesday night. fessor at Mercyhurst since 1991, agencies,” he said. istrator. is also dean of the Zurn School Adovasio is enthusiastic at the “In the role of senior coun- of Natural Sciences and Math- opportunity to make Mercyhurst selor to the president and in what ematics, director of the Mercy- a better place. he has done for the sciences here Immigration hurst Archaeological Institute “I hope to elevate not only at Mercyhurst I have come to see Contributed photo and senior counselor to the the quality of the student learn- that in addition to being an excel- The dean of the Zurn School of Natural Sciences and president. ing and living experience at lent scholar, Dr. Adovasio is also Mathematics, director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological advocate awarded As provost, Adovasio will be the college but also to provide a very effective administrator,” Institute and senior counselor to the president, Dr. James M. responsible for academics, athlet- for faculty the opportunity to said Gamble. Adovasio, was named Mercyhurst College’s fi rst provost by She is co-founder and former ics, student life and the branch expand their horizons and their Freshman Aleca Jarvis is an By Ashley Pastor director of the Women’s Inter- President Dr. Thomas Gamble and the Board of Trustees. Staff writer campuses though he already had engagement with their respective anthropology major and met cultural Center in Anthony, responsibility for athletics and fi elds,” he said. Adovasio when he guest lectured croft Rockshelter, the earliest site “I view this as an opportu- N.M., a rural community near branch campuses prior to this As Adovasio takes on some in her class. in North America with evidence nity to attempt to do for the Kathleen Erickson, RSM, the U.S./Mexico border that’s appointment. of Gamble’s previous respon- “He seems like he’s extremely of human life. college at large what has been a longtime advocate for just one of the most economi- Gamble said Adovasio’s new sibilities, it leaves the president knowledgeable and like he’ll be He also turned the college’s accomplished with the Zurn immigration policies and border cally impoverished areas in the position is one that will help free of some routine operational a good addition to the college as archaeological department into School of Natural Sciences and issues, received this year’s Arch- United States. build his leadership. matters, giving him more time to its provost,” she said. the leading research program of Mathematics,” said Adovasio. bishop Oscar Romero Award Sister Kathleen talked about “Though common in academia work on the college’s mission, Among his accolades, Adova- North America after becoming “Hopefully the net result of this from Mercyhurst College. the scope of symbols for which both Gannon and Edinboro have fi ve-year strategic plan and the sio is a renowned archaeologist chairperson of the department entire process will be a better Sister Kathleen accepted the the word division stands. provosts for example, this is the funding necessary for these to for his excavation at Meadow- in 1990. Mercyhurst.” award and to gave a lecture on “Within ourselves, divisions “The Spiritual Challenge of are what keeps us from being Immigration.” who we want to be,” she said. CHANGE THE WORLD Sister Kathleen has spent the “Refl ection on our borders has Lake Erie grows greener through grant last 15 years working near the incredible depth.” U.S./Mexico border, as well as She questioned the contents REGISTER TO VOTE will identify sources of bacteria unique is that we are going to these students with the neces- the beaches of Erie, which traveling and studying in Latin of the major religions; abiding By Julie Hrancia and chemicals in these selected combine both biological and sary skills to enter graduate point to levels of bacteria in America. in love, God and themselves and BY MARCH 24 Staff writer creeks. chemical studies in order to school,” said Mauro. the water. The lecture on Tuesday night why with these characteristics in Dr. Steve Mauro and Dr. Clin- correlate the presence of bac- Students will also get the He said the study affects focused on bringing light to common there are over 200 mil- IF YOU HAVEN’T REGISTERED TO VOTE YET, YOU HAVE UNTIL MARCH 24TH TO DO SO. Mercyhurst College students ton Jones, professors of biology teria and chemicals,” said Jones. chance to work directly with students because both Walnut events taking place on the south- lion refugees around the world. t:06.645#& REGISTERED AS A DEMOCRAT TO VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA will conduct a study starting in and chemistry at Mercyhurst, are “[This] could provide details experienced faculty members and Elk creeks are big sources ern borders. Sister Kathleen said that we t:06/&&%50#&18 YEARS OF AGE BY THE APRIL 22 PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY June to make sure local water is spearheading the project, with into the impact that humans are and learn about the environ- of water, such as bathing water She called for the crowd to are part of a movement of divine t:0633&(*453"5*0/"11-*$"5*0/.645#&RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY MARCH 24 in tip ‘tap’ shape. Mauro studying bacteria and having on this region.” ment, said the professors. on Presque Isle. take a moment of silence. energy in our world and within t:06$"/'*/%"--5)&'03.4"/%*/'03."5*0/:06/&&%503&(*45&3"5 The college’s biology depart- Jones studying chemical levels. Research for the grant will Jones said the students “The water dumps into Lake “Cast aside all of your each individual. PA.BARACKOBAMA.COM OR BY CALLING 1-866-675-2008 ment recently received a Both professors sub- also involve teams chosen by involved will also have the chance Erie where we [do recreations] thoughts...bring your heart and “We cannot ignore the inter- $106,500, “Growing Greener” mitted the grant last year Mauro and Jones, comprised to perform some research in the such as fi shing,” said Mauro. soul into the room,” she said. connections. It’s not about feel- grant that gives students the after they found evidence of two undergraduate biology new Sr. Mary Charles Weschler After the research is complete, She continued on explain- ing guilty, it’s about awareness opportunity to study the waters of bacteria in these bodies of students and one undergraduate Chemistry Lab, which will open according to Jones, an action ing her presence in the issue and learning about the intercon- VOTE IN THE PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY ON APRIL 22 of Walnut Creek and Elk water from former research chemistry student. in Zurn Hall this fall. plan will be developed to reduce and her fi rst-hand experience nections about the things we Creek. projects. “Having the opportunity to Mauro has done studies in pollution in the bodies of water with the situations plaguing the didn’t know before,” Sister Kath- QUESTIONS? NOT SURE IF YOU’RE REGISTERED? NEED YOUR POLLING LOCATION? During the study, students “What makes our research research the grant will provide the past about bacteria levels on surrounding Lake Erie. country’s border. leen said. PAID FOR BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA VISIT PA.BARACKOBAMA.COM OR CALL 1-866-675-2008 PAGE 6 NEWS March 19, 2008 How to profi le a potential killer Final part of the three-part series on college campus safety Turvey says the stereotype that spark violence in a person. shot,” he said. “He didn’t involve what they say,” he said. “Have By Joshua Wilwohl a school shooter is one that suf- “We don’t have a great ability his girlfriend, and it could have them talk about their hopes and Editor-in-chief fers from depression, wears black to predict who’s going to walk in been a mental illness if he was dreams and then you won’t be all the time and talks about death with a gun,” she said. off his medication, but, every afraid of them.” No one could have predicted is a bogus label. Smith said some of the “red mentally ill person is not a school Smith agrees. that on Feb. 14, 2008, 27-year- “The way the teenage mind fl ags” are social isolation, stu- shooter.” “You don’t have to be afraid old Steven Kazmierczak would works, [they] actually gravitate dents who perceive themselves Smith said people who go of those depressed,” she said. walk onto the Northern Illinois towards…negativity, but that’s as socially unaccepted and have through with school shootings “Treat them with respect and University campus and shoot just them working out their frus- an “axe to grind” with some- do so ultimately to kill them- politeness to make life a little dead fi ve students. trations,” he said. “This could one, and preoccupation with selves. easier.” Media have said Kazmierczak mean dyeing your hair black or weapons, violence, guns and “It’s been pretty clear that Smith said, though, if any stu- forgot to take his medication. whatever, but it doesn’t mean paramilitary action. those who go in to do these dent starts to exhibit certain “red Other reports say Kazmierczak he’s a killer.” “When those individuals shootings go in to kill themselves fl ags,” students should contact just snapped. He said most people think: [who exhibit some red fl ags] get as well,” she said. “There’s some the residence life offi ce at (814) For world-renowned criminal Dark hair, dark shirt…must be stressed, then you could have a sort of suicidal element that’s 824-2422. profiler Brent Turvey, it’s too a killer. problem,” she said. different than killers on the “If there’s a roommate who early to tell the motive behind “Teenagers who are trying to Both Turvey and Smith said street.” is always angry, looking at guns Kazmierczak’s killings. work out their personality may these types of crimes usually Smith said those who commit online, talking about hurting Turvey, an adjunct lecturer emulate or address their man- end in suicide, but are sparked by school shootings look for a way someone else, then someone at Bond University in Robina, nerisms from those who use anger, revenge or jealousy. out of life. [should be notifi ed],” she said. Australia, and author of Crimi- violence, such as thug and gang Turvey said Seung-Hui Cho, “[Those doing] the shootings Smith urges not to call the nal Profiling, Third Edition: music that is all about violence, who shot dead 32 students at don’t expect to get out,” she said. counseling center if this occurs An Introduction to Behavioral but does not necessarily result in Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, “It’s more of a goodbye event.” because there is very little they Evidence Analysis, said it’s more violence,” he said. “They adopt is an ultimate example of anger. She said school shooters usu- are able to do until residence life than diffi cult to predict or even [these characteristics], but do not “This was utter narcissism ally are people that “…think is involved. point out a person who could emulate violence.” bred by spending time alone,” they don’t mean much in this Turvey said if students do commit a school shooting. Turvey said, though, there are said Turvey. “He thought this is world.” discuss killing a person, then it’s “There is no way to predict signs that are known to accu- the gateway to fame, the gateway Turvey stresses, though, there something to take seriously. any crime, only anticipate the rately predict or discriminate the to celebrity.” is no single profi le of a campus “All threats must be taken possibility that crime can or school shooter from others. As for Kazmierczak at North- shooter, and those who are con- seriously,” he said. “If a stu- may occur,” he said. “The most Dr. Judy Smith, Mercyhurst ern Illinois University, Turvey sidered “outcasts,” should not dent just jokes around about important thing is that there College’s counseling center direc- says it’s too soon to tell. be ignored. murder, then this is its own red really isn’t a profi le of a school tor, said there are certain red fl ags “To fi gure out why he did it, “If you think someone is fl ag for a defi cient or misplaced shooter.” people can look for that could we have to fi gure out who he troubled, talk to them and learn value system.” Police log laker briefs Larceny/Theft Liquor Law Violation Zurn Hall 3925 Lewis Ave I.T. Contest As a fun learning tool for students, faculty and staff, the I.T. department is running a series March 5 March 8 of contests about the available communication tools that keep the Mercyhurst community Closed College Discipline informed.

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State Citation Closed -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 6 NEWS March 19, 2008 March 19, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 7 How to profi le a potential killer Here comes Peter Cottontail Final part of the three-part series on college campus safety But just how well do consum- Jelly Belly is perhaps one of By Jen Gildea ers know the candy that they the most popular jelly bean pro- Features editor Turvey says the stereotype that spark violence in a person. shot,” he said. “He didn’t involve what they say,” he said. “Have eat? ducers, as it has made a name By Joshua Wilwohl a school shooter is one that suf- “We don’t have a great ability his girlfriend, and it could have them talk about their hopes and There are many surprising facts for itself by creating obscure Editor-in-chief fers from depression, wears black to predict who’s going to walk in been a mental illness if he was dreams and then you won’t be For those people with a serious that provide humor and thought and surprising fl avors, including all the time and talks about death with a gun,” she said. off his medication, but, every afraid of them.” sweet tooth, the perfect holiday to this candy-infested holiday. butter popcorn, jalapeno and No one could have predicted is a bogus label. Smith said some of the “red mentally ill person is not a school Smith agrees. is just around the corner. According to popular tradi- honey biscuit. that on Feb. 14, 2008, 27-year- “The way the teenage mind fl ags” are social isolation, stu- shooter.” “You don’t have to be afraid With Easter comes a plethora tions, chocolate bunnies are Feeling nauseous yet? old Steven Kazmierczak would works, [they] actually gravitate dents who perceive themselves Smith said people who go of those depressed,” she said. of candy options, including jelly meant to be eaten “ears fi rst.” Whatever happened to the hot walk onto the Northern Illinois towards…negativity, but that’s as socially unaccepted and have through with school shootings “Treat them with respect and beans, Reese’s peanut butter Marshmallow Peeps shaped as cross buns that were one of the University campus and shoot just them working out their frus- an “axe to grind” with some- do so ultimately to kill them- politeness to make life a little eggs, chocolate bunnies and, of chicks are most popularly found earliest Easter treat traditions? dead fi ve students. trations,” he said. “This could one, and preoccupation with selves. easier.” course, marshmallow Peeps. in yellow, followed by pink, blue While the sweet tooth may be Media have said Kazmierczak mean dyeing your hair black or weapons, violence, guns and “It’s been pretty clear that Smith said, though, if any stu- Statistics show that Easter is and lavender. pulsating, there are alternatives. forgot to take his medication. whatever, but it doesn’t mean paramilitary action. those who go in to do these dent starts to exhibit certain “red the second most important holi- Other shapes of the sugary For those who want to avoid Other reports say Kazmierczak he’s a killer.” “When those individuals shootings go in to kill themselves fl ags,” students should contact day for candy, coming up short candy include eggs and bunnies. the impending cavities sure to be just snapped. He said most people think: [who exhibit some red fl ags] get as well,” she said. “There’s some the residence life offi ce at (814) behind Halloween. Experts have estimated that if brought on by the onslaught of For world-renowned criminal Dark hair, dark shirt…must be stressed, then you could have a sort of suicidal element that’s 824-2422. Nearly as much candy is con- all of the jelly beans bought and so much Easter candy, use non- profiler Brent Turvey, it’s too a killer. problem,” she said. different than killers on the “If there’s a roommate who sumed on Easter as any other hidden in Easter baskets were sugar items in Easter baskets, early to tell the motive behind “Teenagers who are trying to Both Turvey and Smith said street.” is always angry, looking at guns holiday, raking in the billions of lined up, they would be able to such as gift cards, movie tickets Scoot Williams photo Kazmierczak’s killings. work out their personality may these types of crimes usually Smith said those who commit online, talking about hurting dollars spent by consumers. circle the globe three times. or homemade Easter cards. Oversize chocolate bunnies are among Easter favorites. Turvey, an adjunct lecturer emulate or address their man- end in suicide, but are sparked by school shootings look for a way someone else, then someone at Bond University in Robina, nerisms from those who use anger, revenge or jealousy. out of life. [should be notifi ed],” she said. Australia, and author of Crimi- violence, such as thug and gang Turvey said Seung-Hui Cho, “[Those doing] the shootings Smith urges not to call the nal Profiling, Third Edition: music that is all about violence, who shot dead 32 students at don’t expect to get out,” she said. counseling center if this occurs An Introduction to Behavioral but does not necessarily result in Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, “It’s more of a goodbye event.” because there is very little they Evidence Analysis, said it’s more violence,” he said. “They adopt is an ultimate example of anger. She said school shooters usu- are able to do until residence life Animated fi lms not just for kids than diffi cult to predict or even [these characteristics], but do not “This was utter narcissism ally are people that “…think is involved. appealing not only to the younger “heartsong” and deal with many Best Animated Feature in 2006. It seems that many Mercyhurst point out a person who could emulate violence.” bred by spending time alone,” they don’t mean much in this Turvey said if students do By Carly Lyons generation, but teens and adults issues, such as acceptance, peer Another popular animated College students like Disney and Staff writer commit a school shooting. Turvey said, though, there are said Turvey. “He thought this is world.” discuss killing a person, then it’s as well. pressure and love, as well as movie is Ratatouille, which fol- Pizar fi lms. “There is no way to predict signs that are known to accu- the gateway to fame, the gateway Turvey stresses, though, there something to take seriously. Some fi lms like Beauty and the addressing environmental issues lows a rat named Remy living in “I like old-school Disney any crime, only anticipate the rately predict or discriminate the to celebrity.” is no single profi le of a campus “All threats must be taken Remember the good old days Beast, Toy Story, Aladdin, The in the Antarctic. Paris who dreams of becoming fi lms,” said senior Steve Faber. possibility that crime can or school shooter from others. As for Kazmierczak at North- shooter, and those who are con- seriously,” he said. “If a stu- when kids actually got excited Little Mermaid and The Lion Freshman Jackie McCarthy is a the best chef in his hometown “Pretty much anything pre-Toy may occur,” he said. “The most Dr. Judy Smith, Mercyhurst ern Illinois University, Turvey sidered “outcasts,” should not dent just jokes around about about waking up early on a Sat- King will always be classics but big fan of Happy Feet. but is challenged by the disap- Story is good.” important thing is that there College’s counseling center direc- says it’s too soon to tell. be ignored. murder, then this is its own red urday morning to watch cartoons are becoming less and less well- “I love the movie and the story proval of his family and the Sophomore Catherine Mat- really isn’t a profi le of a school tor, said there are certain red fl ags “To fi gure out why he did it, “If you think someone is fl ag for a defi cient or misplaced or begged their parents to see known as some of the new hits behind it,” she said. prejudice of humans. thews agreed, adding that she shooter.” people can look for that could we have to fi gure out who he troubled, talk to them and learn value system.” the latest animated Disney or become popular among audi- The characters are voiced Ratatouille won the Academy “loves all of the Disney clas- Pixar fi lm? ences of all ages. by such celebrities as Nicole Award for Best Animated Fea- sics.” Even though Disney and Pixar A couple of the newer ani- Kidman, Elijah Wood, Robin tured Film in 2007, as well as Other fi lms popular with all Police log laker briefs seem to be putting out less and mated fi lms include Happy Feet, Williams, Hugh Jackman and winning a Grammy Award for generations include The Incred- less animated films, the films the story of a colony of penguins Brittany Murphy, and the fi lm Best Score Soundtrack Album ibles, the Shrek trilogy and Find- Larceny/Theft Liquor Law Violation that do come out seem to be who attempt to fi nd their own won the Academy Award for the same year. ing Nemo. Zurn Hall 3925 Lewis Ave I.T. Contest As a fun learning tool for students, faculty and staff, the I.T. department is running a series March 5 March 8 of contests about the available communication tools that keep the Mercyhurst community Closed College Discipline informed.

THE LAKER Spring Term Galley Grill Dinner: Lunch: S - Turkey Burger M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli M - Club Sandwich T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and T - Chicken Caesar veggies W - Chicken Quesadilla W - Veal Parm over pasta Th - Breakfast for Lunch Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich usatoday.com/sports F - Tuna Melt or Grilled F - Fish Sandwich or Grilled Portabella Many MLB teams are offering all-you-can-eat seats for 2008. Sandwich Portabella Sandwich S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub S - Sloppy Joe Buffet at the Board Specials Hours of Operation: Lunch $4.75 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. baseball fi eld Look for New Menu Items! tends to be expensive there Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger By Chris James normally, and it’s more about Staff writer New Salads: community than all-you-can-eat. Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- You go to a baseball game not Greek-Caesar Sitting at a baseball game with only to watch but to be a part a drink and hotdog in hand is an of the crowd and the food helps image with which most people with that.” Subconnection Special Features can relate when thinking of our Of course, dietitians are out- 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 nation’s favorite past time. raged at the idea of baseball fans The problem with this image is stuffi ng themselves full of the 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $5.79 the prices that one must pay in unhealthy food. ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 order to get the tickets, food and “Baseball food is an American Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 drinks at the game. tradition and people can make Thanks to a new trend emerg- dietary sacrifi ces on one night,” 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 ing within Major League Baseball said sophomore Garrett Evans. 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Hours of Operation: stadiums, people can get all three “I think it’s about choice,” Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. of these amenities for a single Raley said. “If people want to Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. price. eat an apple, they’d bring an In fact, you can get as much apple and eat it at the game.” Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. food and drink as you desire. Regardless of how unhealthy Baseball fans willing to pay a this new trend is, it has obtained little extra for designated “all- instant popularity. Laker Express you-can-eat seats” will fi nd them- Most of these special seats sell selves enjoying as many hotdogs, out each night. Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express nachos and drinks as they desire Combining the growing trend Minute Meals! during the game. of obesity among Americans 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Some of these stadiums are with an all-you-can-eat buffet in Board Specials even offering beer and candy baseball will likely not have an Hours of Operation: with this deal for an small addi- effect on this trend. Lunch $4.75 tional fee. Of course, regularly eating as Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Dinner $5.50 Sophomore Tim Raley thinks much as you can at every baseball Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. the idea of all-you-can-eat is game you attend will be disas- Saturday & Sunday Closed creative and interesting. trous for your health. “I would be willing to pay the As always, remember that extra money,” he said. “ Food moderation is essential. March 19, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9 Dos and don’ts of business attire Kappa Delta Pi honors society previews fashion show of what’s appropriate

day at 1 p.m. and was hosted as a By Sandy Watro luncheon event catered by Sysco Staff writer Corporation. The club raised money by The Honors Society in the selling tickets as well as hosting education department, known as a Chinese auction with items Kappa Delta Pi, hosted the Pro- donated by local vendors. fessional Dress Fashion Show on Vendors such as Splash Lagoon, Saturday, March 15. Marriott Courtyard, Theresa’s The show’s theme was based Italian Restaurant, Wegman’s on the popular television show and Pano’s Restaurant donated “What Not to Wear,” which airs to the baskets. on TLC. The models demonstrated This theme demonstrated the looks that inform students and imperative need for appropriate adults on the appropriateness of dress in the workplace. professional dress in our ever- This particular premise was casual society. selected to inform individuals The show was composed of of the guidelines of professional 17 different looks modeled by and appropriate dress within a Mercyhurst College male and business environment. female students. Duel models humorously The looks ranged from a demonstrated these guidelines number of attire faux pas. through a “before,” or inappro- The female models demon- priate look, and an “after,” or strated the importance of issues appropriate outfi t. like proper suiting, low tops, Kappa Delta Pi’s event was appropriate dresses, denim in the Contributed photo held in order to raise money for workplace and skirt length. Members of the Kappa Delta Pi honors society gather to showcase appropriate and inap- a program titled Reading is Fun- One female model elicited an propriate business attire for the workplace. damental, which helps distribute abstract point on cell phone use books to local school districts in the offi ce or classroom. interesting. and shorts from New York and Junior education major Jim from the elementary through Male models also illustrated One male demonstrated the Company, while B. Moss sup- Fodse modeled in the show. high school levels. points on suiting, ties, proper importance of shorts length by plied professional dresses. “The show was really fun; it The program involves Kappa footwear, garment fitting and donning fi ve-inch denim cutoffs, The males sported a number was not anything ordinary,” he members’ direct involvement. the appropriateness of hats or construction boots, a leather of versatile looks supplied from said. “They made it comical with They not only distribute the other head gear in the workplace cowboy hat and sleeveless plaid Eddie Bauer. the models and outfi ts.” books to every child in a particu- or classroom. shirt. Overall the show was a success, “We had a blast, while raising a lar class, but also read them aloud The “What Not to Wear” looks Female looks included tailored as there were over 70 people in lot of money for a good cause,” to the students. were equally humorous and suits and work-appropriate capris attendance. Weisser said. Junior education major Lauren Weisser was in charge of direct- ing and producing the show. “It’s an extremely important HIV Counseling & Testing • Free • Confidential • No Appointment Necessary • cause for all students,” Weisser Free • Confidential STD TESTING - WALK IN CLINIC said. “While books for elemen- WALK-IN CLINIC • No Appointment Necessary tary students are somewhat inex- Erie County Health Department Erie County Health Department pensive, literature aimed at high 606 West Second Street (Corner of West 2nd & Cherry Streets) 606 West Second Street school students is costly. T his Tuesday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (Corner of West 2nd & Cherry Streets) age level is vital, not only because Appointments can be made at the following locations: Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am we want to remain consistent but Erie County Health Department Erie Office, Outreach Services Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm also ensure that we reach out to (814) 451-6700 older students as well.” Erie County Health Department Corry Office - (814) 663-3891 Questions? Call 451-6700 The show took place on Satur- PAGE 10 FEATURES March 19, 2008 Food Fix I With Meg

When asking my friends what I would suggest adding more ERI their favorite meals are, one vegetables, such as diced toma- of the fi rst responses was taco toes and maybe lettuce. Contributed photo pizza, which of course got me Not only is this healthier than Nunzi’s features Italian favorites right down the road. craving the delicious twist on an most pizzas, it is also pretty Italian classic. cheap and easy to make. Searching for a recipe I came Also, if you are feel adventur- across this on Allrecipes.com and ous you could make your own Nothin’ like Nunzi’s it sounded delicious so I wanted pizza dough and then you can to share it with Mercyhurst. find several recipes for this Katie Sammon dished about meatball all served with soup or There are many variations you online. By Shelley Turk her beer battered cod priced at salad and bread, priced between can do on pizza but this is a very Staff writer $8.95. $8 and $10. popular one, which is also pretty “I think it was the biggest Food is served in the dining good for you. -Meghan Dolney Right down 38th Street, just piece of fi sh I’ve ever had and room and seating is also available past our favorite bowling alley, it was pretty tasty,” she said. “It on the bar side. is Nunzi’s Place. defi nitely fi lled me up.” If you are in a rush or looking This family owned-Italian Senior John Wayner had a great for a great dinner to serve your Taco Pizza Eatery and Bar is a local favorite, time at Nunzi’s and was pleased friends but are short on time to especially due to its close distance with his meal of perched fi sh cook, call ahead and carry out Ingredients from campus. and a side. your order. The eatery, currently owned by “Great service, great food and I would suggest calling ahead 1 package pizza crust Mike and Betsy Cilladi, opened a great time are guaranteed at to reserve a table on the week- 1 can tomato paste in 1953 and has been serving up Nunzi’s,” he said. “It was a large ends as well. ¾ cup water Italian favorites along with a few group of people and they still Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 package taco seasoning American classics. accommodated us with separate on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Chili powder, to taste With one more Lenten Friday checks.” Monday through Thursday, and 1 can refried beans left, stop down to Nunzi’s to Along with the fi sh options are 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Fridays and 1/3 cup salsa check out their Friday specials, classic Italian-style dishes includ- Saturdays. ¼ cup chopped onion including fried cod served up ing four-cheese lasagna, spinach Call 825-2940 for reservations ½ cup ground beef with two sides. gnocchi in a garlic butter sauce or carry out and make Nunzi’s Mercyhurst College senior and traditional spaghetti and your I Heart Erie destination. 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Directions Get to know... 1.) Follow the directions on the pizza crust. 2.) In a small bowl combine the tomato paste, water, Name: Kathy Telaak chili powder and most of the taco seasoning (you will Year: Senior save the rest for later). : Graphic Design 3.) In another bowl mix the refried beans, salsa Major and onion. Hometown: Hamburg, NY 4.) In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, then Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: The people stir in the rest of the taco seasoning and a little bit and the small class sizes of water. Least favorite thing: P arking and parking 5.) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 6.) Spread the bean mixture on the crust, followed tickets by the tomato mixture and then the beef. Sprinkle Campus activities: Ad/Pro, working at the ad the cheese on top. Kathy Telaak agency Core Creative 7.) Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. March 19, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 tHe Novel provides a ‘meaning of life revelation’

The novel was written during literati. at all costs. BuZz By Kyle King the height of Ronald Reagan’s This position must be acutely “What else is the ordinary Contributing presidency, and there is a 1980s regarded considering the medium world good for,” he asks, “except Republican, half-Midwestern, of “The Sportswriter” itself, to supply reasons not to check MARCH 18. Erie Broad- There was a time in high half-Southern feel to the dia- as though Ford toots his own out early?” (351). way Series. Michael school when I seriously consid- logue, which makes sense since horn, though with tongue fi rmly There are few Enlightenment Flatley’s “Lord of the ered becoming a sportswriter, Ford grew up in Mississippi and in cheek. ‘fi rst principles’ worth debating Dance.” hopefully traveling the world to went to school in East Lansing, The real message in “The to Bascombe in “The Sports- cover tennis and golf for “Sports Michigan. Sportswriter” emerges as a sort writer,” and this is fi ne. MARCH 18. Drive-By Illustrated” or ESPN, as the However, this can be con- of meaning-of-life revelation There are larger lessons to be Truckers. Mr. Smalls The- next L. Jon Wertheim or George strued as one of the novel’s when Bascombe receives a call gained from smaller stories, both atre, Millvale. Plimpton, or so I thought. failings, since much of the story from his ex-wife about one of good and evil, which Bascombe Then there was a time I grew takes place in the mid-Atlantic; the members in his Divorced thinks is perhaps the very reason MARCH 20. Clutch. Mr. disillusioned with the meaning- Bascombe lives in New Jersey, Men’s club. he is so adroitly talented at his Smalls Theatre, Millvale. fulness of athletics, right around and Lake Erie and Allegheny That the call reaches him via job, despite frequent misgiv- the time whispering allegations College are alluded to in the the home phone of the father of ings. MARCH 21. Van Halen. of steroid use in baseball grew novel. the woman he is currently seeing, As the ideals of living forever Mellon Arena, Pitts- louder and the Palace at Auburn Ford seems to feel his region- Vicki Arcenault, surprisingly in perpetual wedded bliss asthe burgh. Hills turned into a free-for-all alism is universal, which is a ques- does not strike one as far-fetched next great American novelist in boxing match between Ron tionable claim.The voice strikes or inappropriate. a utopist suburbia were dispelled, MARCH 22. Blue Man Artest, Stephen Jackson and one as, though piercingly insight- There are people at once cen- seeking to simply get through Group. Quicken Loans Pistons supporters. ful, immediately superfi cial. tral to one’s life and yet always life with a net gain becomes Arena, Cleveland. I feel as though I am now I am reminded of the early peripheral. more and more appetizing. able to place these events in my work of the band Train. Although The only constant in one’s Ironically, considering the aura MARCH 22. Man Man. worldview and am equally capa- the lead singer Pat Monahan was life is one’s own consciousness, of despair and failure in Richard Mr. Smalls Theatre, Mill- ble of fi nding value, for better or born in Erie, he can twang on no matter how hard we try to let Ford’s work, the sportswriter’s vale. On sale at ticketweb. worse, in Roger Federer’s quest cue. others in or escape ourselves. life never looked so good. com. to become the greatest tennis Its sagacity is subjective. Succumbing to the “dreami- The Vintage 1986 edition player ever and NBA players There are other paradoxes and ness of woulda, coulda, shoulda,” by Richard Ford “The Sports- MARCH 25. Avril Lavi- mailing in games to try to force seeming contradictions to recon- as Bascombe would relate it, is an writer” is available for $11.16 at gne, Boys Like Girls. A.J. a trade to contenders. cile as well. Ford does not glam- existential crisis one must avoid Amazon.com. Palumbo Center, Pitts- Richard Ford’s “The Sports- orize the sportswriter’s trade, burgh. writer” has made me reexamine though many of the characters what it would have meant (or around him look up to Bascombe MARCH 25. Say Any- could mean) to adopt the craft and hope he can put their everything. Diesel Club as a career. day struggles into words. Lounge, Pittsburgh. The fi rst noticeable character- Indeed, the one major scene Do you enjoy music, art istics about “The Sportswriter” of journalism in the novel, when MARCH 25. Mae, Hon- is how it has aged, particularly Bascombe goes to Detroit in orary Title, Between the and dance? through its narrative voice, Frank order to try to interview slightly Trees. Agora Theatre, Bascombe, the eponymous 38- off-keel, ex-NFL fullback Herb Cleveland. year-old at the center of the Wallaghe. novel. The event is a fiasco, with MARCH 26. Avril Lavi- Are you interested in writing A former literary prodigy who Bascombe spending the major- gne, Boys Like Girls. Wol- wrote a great book of short sto- ity of the time wondering how for the Arts & stein Center, Cleveland. ries, Blue Autumn, then failed to he can keep Wallagher from fi nish an attempted novel, Bas- having a nervous breakdown at Entertainment section? MARCH 28. Ice skat- combe picked up a few freelance the thought of life post-foot- ing. Smuckers Stars on sports articles for work. ball. Ice. Mellon Arena, Pitts- He became a full-time sports In this way, people who write burgh. writer after realizing he could do as a profession are seemingly nothing else, including teaching grounded in everyday humanity. at a local college or maintain- At the same time, Bascombe Please contact Nicole Cerilli at ing his marriage with “X,” as still seems to idealize becom- Courtesy of Goerie.com [email protected] Bascombe always refers to his ing a “real” writer, as he calls former wife. heavy-hitting novelists and true PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 19, 2008 Senior art students present impressive exhibit in Cummings Gallery

By Sarah Mastrocola Switching from painting to the weapons that appear in this Staff writer photography, senior Megan Jell photography collection belong made assortments of images to him. The opening presentation of the ﬁ shing industries in Erie, Esther Claros, another senior of the Mercyhurst Senior Art Pa.and eastern Ma. The photos artist, made a brightly colored Exhibit in the Cummings Art were all black and white and acrylic on wood painting of Gallery presented new and excit- pictured boats and rigging. people next to plant life. ing art on display, accompanied Also using photography, senior Senior Matthew Seifert cre- by live music and a buffet. Steve Puskar created what he ated mixed media presentations The presented art varied called the “What If?” collection. of modeling paste and acrylic greatly on Saturday, from paint- This collection includes black paint. ing to sculpture and from pho- and white war photos created His works were very textured tography to cut paper pop-ups, through Photoshop and reen- and abstract in form, all rectan- similar to the German art of actments. gular bases with assorted items scherenschnitte. “We all think of ‘what if ’ such as roping, belts, buttons and Senior Sean Whaling used statements every day. I have bottle caps rising off the base. Scoot Williams photo charcoal for some works, pastels always been fascinated with Working with digital media, The Mercyhurst Senior art exhibit opened on Saturday in the Cummings Art Gallery. for others and even acrylic and World War II things, and so senior Katie Diley produced motor oil for one. He created I decided to make a ‘what if’ images resembling magazine clean look. ite work was the 3-D cut paper images of aptenodytes, which statement about that war by covers with women’s pictures. Finally senior Denny Porter because I’ve never seen anything are large penguins. The penguin creating photos of Nazi control In the art exhibit brochure, Diley created brown bust and hand like that done with paper before. images were gathered closely in America,” said Puskar. explained many of the headlines sculptures picturing heads in It seemed very unusual to me.” together, as if in herds, and each “What if Hitler and the Nazis on these images are humorous, generally unhappy or agonized Featured artist Steve Puskar work was in black and white. had been in America instead of and they are also meant to com- expressions and hands relating also said, “The show is really Senior Emily Campbell’s work Germany? What if we had lost ment on expectations assigned to to the heads. quite good, and it displays the was made with acrylic on canvas, the war? What if you had to run women in our culture. Mercyhurst freshman Kate works of many people who picturing dolls and other child- for your life or became a victim Senior Amanda Kaiser fash- Gilson said, “I was impressed used many different media for hood images. of war? This collection is meant ioned cut paper pop-ups in the by the variety of art displayed in their art.” The paintings were formed to spur questions like these.” shapes of animals such as a pea- the exhibit.” The senior art exhibit will re- with brown and blue hues and Puskar also mentioned that cock and a koala. These pop-ups “There is some serious talent main in the gallery through April were of a somewhat abstract his grandfather was a soldier were made entirely with white being displayed here,” freshman 5, and it is certainly a show of nature. in World War II and that all paper, giving the work a very Bethany Brun added. “My favor- great talent and diversity.

Rock quintet The Thrifters inspires loyal fans with new album

over the hearts of loyal Thrifters’ genres in its exploration of “Underdog Fight Song” with good solo as they do in the mix By Greg Summy fans was Sergio McCollam in late the new Thrifters’ sound. The heavy guitars, and layers upon of the band. Staff writer August 2007. song features a strong emphasis layers of harmony. This song Compared to “Entropy,” these The band then set out to write on harmony, both vocally and fl uctuates between varying levels three new songs mark a new Touring parts of the east coast a new record, which is still in instrumentally. of energy much like a Thrifters’ era for the Thrifters. The band and midwest, writing a brand progress. The new sound takes Frank Frazza and Colin Stacy live show; the right parts are soft has gone from a young, aspir- new album and inspiring thou- the old Thrifters style and adds a develop unique and fundamen- and mellow, while others are driving reggae-rock band, to a full, sands of already loyal fans across touch of something different. tally solid guitar arrangements ing and heavy. unique band of their own style. the country through inspirational Lieske’s vocals were compa- and incorporate their own per- The final track available on This by no means should suggest music is what Cleveland, Ohio rable to those of Brandon Boyd sonal infl uences quite well within the Myspace page, “Loveless,” that “Entropy” is not a work rock quintet The Thrifters are of Incubus and Nick Hexum of the song. features drummer Steve Orlando of exquisite musicianship and all about. 311. McCollum, however, brings Both guitarists have been with and bassist Chris Henke. Or- energy. After fi ve strong years together, a more soothing, yet still intense the band since its inception over lando is almost legendary in The Thrifters, having opened the band was able to gain a voice to the Thrifters. fi ve years ago, and have shown Cleveland for his drumming for bands such as 311, played devout following in the Cleve- The band’s Myspace profi le tremendous growth as musi- abilities both within a band and venues like the Rock and Roll land area and beyond. However features three new songs, all with cians since the release of the solo. Hall of Fame, House of Blues original vocalist Brendan Lieske McCollum taking the reigns as band’s debut album “Entropy,” Henke takes the basic struc- and Tower City Amphitheatre, and the band parted ways in lead vocalist. which is available on iTunes and ture of the bass, applies his own will head out on the road yet August 2007. “Since When Were You So CDBaby. fl air and infl uence and creates again this summer to spread their Stepping right in and winning Vain” touches a plethora of Picking right up is the song arrangements that sound just as music to more and more. March 19, 2008 OPINION PAGE 13 Lost identity in relationships Defense of soy as weak as processed meat

same as the person you’re with? ucts many years ago and have thus with some risk in their By Michelle I am a fi rm believer, now, that By Ellen produced alternatives to animal consumption. A justifi cation for LaSlavic people should not get into rela- Koenig based products. eating healthier is often aware- Staff writer tionships until they are secure Staff writer When you go to the local ness of what you consume now with themselves, they know grocer, it is important to realize will affect your body 10, possibly Over the years and the tears, what they want and they don’t A friend recently made the that soy milk has been made in 20, years into the future. Unless I have noticed that some of the defi ne themselves by the person comment that drinking soy milk massive quantities. your soy products come from a biggest obstacles people face they are with. is a healthier option then drink- Alternatives to soy milk, such local Asian market where you when it comes to relationships is I have to say that I am glad I ing cow milk. as rice milk, almond milk and can guarantee the manufactur- fi nding a way to balance friends, made that mistake in high school The claim was followed up by cow milk are all commercially- ing process, there is still risk in personal identity and the signifi - because I see it so often now at defense that soy milk is a health- based products, thus leading to the post marked products from cant other. an older age, and I feel bad for ier option since it is plant-based massively produced products. Wegmans. Heck, when I look back on it these people because they may and unexposed to hormones The process to produce soy Meat is a natural part of the now, my boyfriend at the time never get the chance to realize and a cultivation process. milk is commercialized and thus human diet. Unless you are and I were a prime example of what they are doing. This claim led to a further there are various additives and from an Asian ethnicity, your this in high school. Friends, family and personal investigation about soy-based supplements added to the con- ancestors probably depended on It was your typical immature identity are three of the most products and the companies coction. meat for protein and survival. If relationship where I stopped important things in a person’s that make them. Through the growth period you have the ability to purchase talking to all of my friends and life and they should not be A brief background goes as of the beans themselves, con- a portion of a cow from a local let my controlling boyfriend given up so freely just to satisfy such. Soy milk is the product of sumers may be unaware of farmer it is often more advised consume my life. another person. If someone liquid produced from pressing what pesticides and growth then simply buying a national I lost many of my friends really respects you and wants to ground, cooked soy beans. Soy hormones are used to cultivate brand. because they didn’t like being be with you, they will like you beans have been cultivated in the crop. Not to mention some Most products we purchase ignored and picked over, but I because of those things. Asia for thousands of years. beans are grown on factory from the grocery store are likely didn’t care because I had “Chad” Why would you want to be Traditionally, soy milk was no farms rather than by the local contaminated by some process and that was all that mattered. with a person who wanted you more than a step in the process farmers. Ultimately soy milk, from their organic beginnings; Instead of letting him be a to give up things important to to make tofu. Western markets tofu, tofurky and meat alterna- even attempting to eat healthier part of my life, along with my you or try to make you be or act began to consume such prod- tives are still processed foods, can prove to be trivial. friends, family and personal a certain way? Think about it, interests, I decided to let him it’s not really you who they want be my life, spend all of my time to be with in that case, but the When things fall apart: Say it ain’t so with him and like all the same person they are trying to get you things that he did; I practically to become. By Keith Could it be the mischarac- lowed my small jaunts in jour- lost my identity for a while. Think about this point too; if Nemeth terization of actions, no matter nalism, you are quite aware. I look back now and I can you choose to let someone take Staff writer & how slight, that soon accumu- Not only did my extensive only laugh at how silly I was over your life and forget about political analyst lates so much force that what use of vocabulary wane, which really being. those you once deemed impor- was once a snowball thrown I continuously use to sound Why do so many people think tant, who is going to be there The title of this article, taken down a mountain has become as pompous as possible but that once you get into a relation- for you if something were to directly from a line in a Yeats an avalanche? the passion in my topics has ship, you have to give up things happen to that relationship? poem, is not in reference to the Is the road to Hell really burned out to the point where like your friends, hobbies, inter- Just remember, people are not coming of the Anti-Christ, but paved with good intentions? my heart is fi lled with a cold, ests and adjust them to be the always forgiving. when relationships deteriorate Is love an objective lie and void of ennui. so rapidly that you tend to ask only through our subjective use But being the premier choice how things could have turned of it does the term have any word that I am, a term I will use out the way they did. credence? metaphorically in my endeavor, Hit me! But do no worry, this is not Can I ever write an article I really had to slip my resigna- going to be a vapid monologue without asking rhetorical question from writing in an article fi lled with half-witty puns, tions? completely intended for a dif- nor will it be a long-winded More importantly, shouldn’t ferent topic. Not into Blackjack? harangue. you be reading the perennial Sneaky! Instead it’s going to be an attacks held by other staff writ- So for those three people out Then just hit the Merciad’s exegesis of the failure of com- ers? there who actually read my arti- munication. C’mon it’s better than Jerry cles, I’d like to say thank you. Web site. So what is it that divides Springer! It’s kind of funny that when the sexes so greatly that mis- My columns have become you give things up there is communications abound with consistently worse as the weeks always a part of you that wants merciad.mercyhurst.edu greater proclivity at each turn? drag on, which if you have fol- you to say it ain’t so. PAGE 14 OPINION March 19, 2008

The Good, Silver tongued Bill: Use gumption at rallies sweatshirt. Bill Clinton stopped essary win for Clinton to remain confi rmed, the student was Trey the Bad & By Bill his speech to answer the young a candidate, must have been Zeluff, who is no stranger to Swafford man’s question under the condi- enthusiastic with her husband’s uneducated assumptions, recall- the Ugly Staff writer tions he would leave after Clin- response. T he student who ing his article earlier in the year ton’s response. was later quoted stating, “I am discrediting the Army advertis- As the fi ve-week stretch in He agreed. However I am very happy he took the time to ing on campus. I encourage all The Good the Pennsylvania primaries sure that the young student did answer my question,” got what students to take an interest in begin, Erie is becoming stomp- not realize that he was about to he set out to do: Have a little bit politics and control our coun- Get in line ladies and ing grounds for the close Dem- debate with the king of public of spotlight. Is it the best idea try’s collective decision to elect gentlemen. Mentally pre- ocratic party primary campaign. speaking. to bring up past events of a man the next president. pare yourself with how The fi rst political event kicked After all, he sold the world who is not running for president Use a little gumption and be you are going to spend off at East High School. that he did not have sexual and to do so in a Mercyhurst concerned with the future, not your refund check. They Notoriously known for his relations with a young college College sweatshirt? the past, of someone who is not will be ready this week wonderful public speaking abili- intern when he in fact did and The answer is no. In the even a candidate. While attend- . ties, former president and hus- subsequently was impeached words of the former president ing rallies, listen closely to what band of a candidate, Bill Clinton for his behavior. Clinton rolled himself, “These people that are has to be said. Use analysis to Enjoy a long weekend, ,was here to speak on his wife’s out an answer like an auction- paranoid about the world come decide if the candidate supports ham and jelly beans for behalf. eer with information detailing and scream at me everywhere.” your beliefs. If you do decide Easter break. In the middle of his discus- his involvement in the 1991 Not only did this student to ask a question, make sure sion about foreign trade, a stu- NAFTA agreement. scar himself as an individual, you know who is answering. dent begins to chant “1991 The student’s attempt to dis- he might have brought down Politicians are in the business of The Bad Bilderberg.” As the press credit Clinton only gave the the creditability of our name by question-and-answer. former president more ground simply wearing Mercyhurst Col- If you must heckle a candi- March Madness is taking turned their cameras toward the to prove his “Silver Tongue.” lege clothing. date do not do it in a Mercy- over the sports world, young man, they revealed him Pennsylvania, which is a nec- As the Associated Press later hurst sweatshirt. Facebook, sports bars and in a white Mercyhurst College people’s lives. Not a terrorist: Put aside differences to come together American Idol has once global elitism. The issues will Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine mental slavery, none but our- again dominated Tuesday By Jerrod get looked over and personal Catholic Church to make room selves can free our minds.” I night airwaves. Markle attacks will be made when con- for the graduate center and know not of the endurance of Staff writer fronted with issues and debates the Civic Institute, which were the ignorance that is rooted in The Ugly on truth. exiled from the Intelligence fear, but I am witness to the I know from experience that Know that I am not a terrorist Studies building. eternal still of love that allows The vending machine free speech activism can get dis- nor am I comfortable with being What predispositions are we us to grow in empathy for all in the Hirt Center had missed or construed as “para- constantly lied to by people setting here? The Center for sentient beings. a serious lack of water noid heckling,” while the real who carry out acts of terror. At Strategic Communications will Essential to our study is Tuesday. Perhaps there was issues will never be addressed. a time when ignorance is bliss, arise as a government and mili- embracing the opportunity a drought or maybe it was Whether it is glorifi cation of people continue to deny reality tary cheerleader just as ordered to study our institutions and just St. Paddy’s Day after how well one may sway a crowd, as it becomes an uncomfortable by the government in the Report thoughts both freely and criti- effects. crowds of supporters will not fi t to their false paradigms. of Defense Science Board Task cally. Join me in the spirit of stand for opposition to their These thick illusions of Force Strategic Communica- debate on a date to be deter- Spring is upon us, but the false idols. many have me troubled and has tions in 2004. The report states mined after consultation with snow is still here. To make It is no doubt easier for spurred a lot of my thoughts. that “Collaboration between whoever is kind enough to help matter worse, though, the masses to feed on the self- Do we not see through the government and the private vision such an event into exis- snow is a dirty and much interested speech of hypocrites events that happen right here on sector on an unprecedented tence. more unsightly type of because challenges to the fl awed our campus? The 10-12 million scale is imperative.” No surprise By no means should this snow. paradigms created by such lead- dollar investment that has been that the CEO and President of be limited to students, as all ers are diffi cult to swallow. made here on campus in order Draper was the chairman on are embraced as one in such Staged events deserve to be to combine Business and Intel- this Task Force. an experience. I am allowing Please email any sugge- interrupted, especially featuring ligence will work to further the Anyone willing to guess as to myself to be categorized, ana- tions to opinionmerciad@ a former important politician web of disinformation through who will be the future employ- lyzed and identifi ed in whatever mercyhurst.edu. who is accountable to the very “strategic communications.” ers of these Strategic Commu- limiting views, but for the sake public in which he ruled over. These investments that come to nicators? In a time when vision of developing awareness and Excuse concerned citizens build our “education” are pre- and insight are the valued tools free debate, we must put aside that care about the future of a ceded by Mercyhurst leasing a of thought, I quote Bob Marley: individual differences to come species for speaking out against portion of the social center at “Emancipate yourselves from together. PAGE 14 OPINION March 19, 2008 March 19, 2008 OPINION PAGE 15

The Good, Silver tongued Bill: Use gumption at rallies This I believe: There is hope Passion as motivation sweatshirt. Bill Clinton stopped essary win for Clinton to remain confi rmed, the student was Trey Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated this series to encourage refl ection within the entire college com- Maybe it is that handsome guy the Bad & By Bill his speech to answer the young a candidate, must have been Zeluff, who is no stranger to munity on the values by which we live. We hope that these will inspire refl ective discussion in a variety of venues. By Merissa from LECOM or maybe it is a Swafford man’s question under the condi- enthusiastic with her husband’s uneducated assumptions, recall- We suggest that faculty introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; we encourage students to bring these thoughts Frank senior citizen at a PAC movie. the Ugly Staff writer tions he would leave after Clin- response. T he student who ing his article earlier in the year to classes; we invite administrators and staff to explore these in department meetings. Or, if you wish, you may respond Opinion editor Either way, I must fi nd a way ton’s response. was later quoted stating, “I am discrediting the Army advertis- directly to our committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig: [email protected]. to pour passion back into what As the fi ve-week stretch in He agreed. However I am very happy he took the time to ing on campus. I encourage all The ERC also requests that you let us know how you have used these thoughts in your life on this campus. I have been guilty of losing I do. The Good the Pennsylvania primaries sure that the young student did answer my question,” got what students to take an interest in “This I Believe” is now linked to the college website. All essays can be found at http://www.mercyhurst.edu/ne/spe- vision, as I am sure you have. I always have a chance to use begin, Erie is becoming stomp- not realize that he was about to he set out to do: Have a little bit politics and control our coun- cial-events/believe_essays. Sometimes it’s hard to remem- the power of words to infl uence Get in line ladies and ing grounds for the close Dem- debate with the king of public of spotlight. Is it the best idea try’s collective decision to elect Bill Welch has been at Mercyhurst since July 1, 2002, as a grant writer, journalism instructor, public relations director ber why you do certain activi- someone, maybe even a group gentlemen. Mentally pre- ocratic party primary campaign. speaking. to bring up past events of a man the next president. and adviser for the Merciad. He now is an instructor in the Intelligence Studies Department and deputy director of the ties. of someones, and for that I am pare yourself with how The fi rst political event kicked After all, he sold the world who is not running for president Use a little gumption and be department’s Center for Intelligence Research Analysis & Training. His favorite aspect about Mercyhurst: “Dealing There are days when I drag thankful. you are going to spend off at East High School. that he did not have sexual and to do so in a Mercyhurst concerned with the future, not with the people, especially the students.” my feet coming to the offi ce Next time you start a project your refund check. They Notoriously known for his relations with a young college College sweatshirt? the past, of someone who is not on Tuesday nights, knowing the in an area that you love, refl ect will be ready this week wonderful public speaking abili- intern when he in fact did and The answer is no. In the even a candidate. While attend- core that the world was on the bad things like that tire-burning temperature will be unpredict- upon why this is something in subsequently was impeached words of the former president ing rallies, listen closely to what By Bill Welch verge – just a few more years plant on Erie’s east side. I f I which you are interested. . ties, former president and hus- Contributing writer able and a cloud of obscenities band of a candidate, Bill Clinton for his behavior. Clinton rolled himself, “These people that are has to be said. Use analysis to – from becoming a visibly, did, I wouldn’t look so fervently will hover toward Josh. Take that memory of the fi rst Enjoy a long weekend, ,was here to speak on his wife’s out an answer like an auction- paranoid about the world come decide if the candidate supports noticeably, even measurably to the day when a grandchild But there are times when you time it inspired you and be 10 ham and jelly beans for behalf. eer with information detailing and scream at me everywhere.” your beliefs. If you do decide I believe the world can be a better place … for everybody. arrives.There’s still hope that we need to put the passion back times more passionate in doing Easter break. In the middle of his discus- his involvement in the 1991 Not only did this student to ask a question, make sure better place. No, I believe we The revolution was just around can make this a decent world, into the things you enjoy. it each and every time thereaf- sion about foreign trade, a stu- NAFTA agreement. scar himself as an individual, you know who is answering. can make the world a better the corner and everything was even a better world, for that I often forget that there is ter. dent begins to chant “1991 The student’s attempt to dis- he might have brought down Politicians are in the business of place. gonna be alright. We were going grandchild and everyone else’s always a chance that someone So when I sit here mumbling The Bad Bilderberg.” As the press credit Clinton only gave the the creditability of our name by question-and-answer. Oh boy! I’m really stepping to make it happen. On May 9, grandchildren. This, to my sur- picks up this issue of the Mer- under my breath, I’ll do the former president more ground simply wearing Mercyhurst Col- If you must heckle a candi- out on a ledge here, eh? Why 1970, I was standing on the Mall prise, I believe. same and keep the passion in it. March Madness is taking turned their cameras toward the ciad, never reading it before. to prove his “Silver Tongue.” lege clothing. date do not do it in a Mercy- don’t I just go to the middle of in Washington, D.C., with at over the sports world, young man, they revealed him Pennsylvania, which is a nec- As the Associated Press later hurst sweatshirt. the mall and sing, “I’d like to least 200,000 other people who Facebook, sports bars and in a white Mercyhurst College build a world of hope …” You were all within a couple years of people’s lives. know: “It’s the real thing, Coke my age. We were going to make Not a terrorist: Put aside differences to come together is.” I’d sing it with a big smile, it happen. We were going to American Idol has once global elitism. The issues will Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine mental slavery, none but our- of course, and sway happily bring peace and truth and jus- again dominated Tuesday By Jerrod get looked over and personal Catholic Church to make room selves can free our minds.” I from side to side. Smiling and tice and equality to the world. night airwaves. Markle attacks will be made when con- for the graduate center and know not of the endurance of swaying – that would make it We shouted it out for all to hear. Staff writer fronted with issues and debates the Civic Institute, which were the ignorance that is rooted in happen, huh? We believed it. The Ugly on truth. exiled from the Intelligence fear, but I am witness to the You see, at age 56 it’s real easy As most people may have fi g- Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] I know from experience that Know that I am not a terrorist Studies building. eternal still of love that allows to think the world won’t be a ured out, it didn’t happen. Peace Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] The vending machine free speech activism can get dis- nor am I comfortable with being What predispositions are we us to grow in empathy for all better place, that we might try arrives one place and evaporates Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] in the Hirt Center had missed or construed as “para- constantly lied to by people setting here? The Center for sentient beings. to make it a better place, but our somewhere else. Truth? I was a Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] a serious lack of water noid heckling,” while the real who carry out acts of terror. At Strategic Communications will Essential to our study is efforts will go down the drain. journalist for 29 years; truth has Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] Tuesday. Perhaps there was issues will never be addressed. a time when ignorance is bliss, arise as a government and mili- embracing the opportunity Almost 40 years ago, I abso- always been elusive, and is more Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] a drought or maybe it was Whether it is glorifi cation of people continue to deny reality tary cheerleader just as ordered to study our institutions and lutely believed down to my very so now, especially in journalism. Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] just St. Paddy’s Day after how well one may sway a crowd, as it becomes an uncomfortable by the government in the Report thoughts both freely and criti- Justice and equality? Hard to Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] effects. fi t to their false paradigms. of Defense Science Board Task cally. Join me in the spirit of buy into those when you see the Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] crowds of supporters will not stand for opposition to their These thick illusions of Force Strategic Communica- debate on a date to be deter- misery doled out in the world Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] Spring is upon us, but the Johnson & Johnson false idols. many have me troubled and has tions in 2004. The report states mined after consultation with for no justifi able reason. Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] snow is still here. To make It is no doubt easier for spurred a lot of my thoughts. that “Collaboration between whoever is kind enough to help Given the disappointing Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] matter worse, though, the Properties masses to feed on the self- Do we not see through the government and the private vision such an event into exis- results as I look around the world Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] snow is a dirty and much interested speech of hypocrites events that happen right here on sector on an unprecedented tence. in the decades since 1970, it more unsightly type of because challenges to the fl awed our campus? The 10-12 million scale is imperative.” No surprise By no means should this House for would be natural to say I believe snow. paradigms created by such lead- dollar investment that has been that the CEO and President of be limited to students, as all in the steady slide of humanity The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is ers are diffi cult to swallow. made here on campus in order Draper was the chairman on are embraced as one in such Rent and the dire prospects for the published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our Staged events deserve to be to combine Business and Intel- this Task Force. an experience. I am allowing world at large. Fact is, I have offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. Please email any sugge- interrupted, especially featuring ligence will work to further the Anyone willing to guess as to myself to be categorized, ana- said it. I don’t believe it, though. tions to opinionmerciad@ Available a former important politician web of disinformation through who will be the future employ- lyzed and identifi ed in whatever I thought I believed it. But life’s The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and mercyhurst.edu. who is accountable to the very “strategic communications.” ers of these Strategic Commu- limiting views, but for the sake 6/1/08 daily actions say something else: names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for public in which he ruled over. These investments that come to nicators? In a time when vision of developing awareness and That if I did believe it, I wouldn’t content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday Excuse concerned citizens build our “education” are pre- and insight are the valued tools free debate, we must put aside go on. If I did, I wouldn’t teach. before publication and may not be longer than ceded by Mercyhurst leasing a of thought, I quote Bob Marley: individual differences to come 860-8817 If I did, I wouldn’t vote, and I that care about the future of a 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. species for speaking out against portion of the social center at “Emancipate yourselves from together. wouldn’t bother working against PAGE 16 SPORTS March 19, 2008 Women’s lax drops two games on road C.W. Post gained control early the score 2-7 at the break. game. three goals and three assists for By Samantha Sellinger in the game, scoring unattested Just 11 seconds into the After a tight battle the score a career-high six points. Staff writer fi ve times. After fi ve minutes second period, the Pioneers was 4-5 and the Panthers began Freshman midfi elder Kim and a time out, the Lakers were picked up another goal. They to pull away. They scored three Masterton had three goals Mercyhurst women’s lacrosse warmed up enough to respond. were quickly answered by an more goals by the end of the and two assists and Haggerty lost its fi rst two games this Sophomoroe Maeve McGoff onslaught of Laker attempts, period and the Lakers only added three goals. Smith scored season to No.1 C.W. Post and made her second save of and Horeth made Mercyhurst’s scored one, making the score at two goals for the Lakers and No. 4 Adelphi, dropping its the game, and Horeth made third goal. the break 5-8. McGoff had 10 saves. record 3-2 this past weekend. Mercyhurst’s fi rst attempt to By the end of the game, Forty seconds into the second Both teams had 34 shots Friday’s game versus C.W. Post score. It was saved and picked Haggerty had scored six goals, period, the Panthers scored the and the Lakers committed 19 was expected to be a challenge. up by the Pioneers. and Horeth and freshman next goal, but Mercyhurst began turnovers, only one more than The Lakers played tough but After 11 minutes, the game Elizabeth Tice added one goal to catch up. Adelphi. were not able to put together a began to pick up intensity. Junior apiece. With the score at 6-11, “We have a great chance of strong enough offense to defeat Breanna Haggerty made three Mercyhurst outshot C.W. Post Haggerty scored with 20:03 to winning the rest of our games,” the Pioneers. Mercyhurst lost attempts on the net, but all were for the game 33-31, including 17- play and sparked the Lakers to said Horeth. 16-8. uncompleted. 12 in the fi rst half. make six of the next seven goals The team’s next game is “Both were tough losses. She was fi nally successful, Sunday’s game against Adelphi and tie the game at 12-12. tonight against Seton Hill, where It was hard especially for the making the score 1-5. went better for the Lakers, At 8:11 to play, Adelphi they hope to get back on track upperclassman…we had never By the end of the fi rst half, although they were unable to scored another goal, and at 6:15 and pick up another win. beaten [C.W. Post] and we had Haggerty scored with just 28 pull off the win. to go, they scored the last goal They also have an important high expectations,” said junior seconds left to play but C.W. Post Mercyhurst sophomore Kate of the game. game this weekend against Jessie Horeth. had scored twice more, making Smith scored the fi rst goal of the Horeth ended the game with No. 9 Queens.

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Post gained control early the score 2-7 at the break. game. three goals and three assists for Sports editor senior right-hander Wes Craig, start on the offensive side of By Samantha Sellinger in the game, scoring unattested Just 11 seconds into the After a tight battle the score a career-high six points. who showed no rust and pitched the ball were freshmen Jonathan Staff writer Men’s hockey...... Mar. 14, W 4-1, Sacred Heart fi ve times. After fi ve minutes second period, the Pioneers was 4-5 and the Panthers began Freshman midfi elder Kim Mar . 15, W 4-2, Army a solid fi ve innings to gain his Keppler and Craig Denman, as and a time out, the Lakers were picked up another goal. They to pull away. They scored three Masterton had three goals Mar . 16, L 5-4, Air Force Playing a spring sport in Erie, fi rst win of the season. well as junior Jamie Walczak and Mercyhurst women’s lacrosse warmed up enough to respond. were quickly answered by an more goals by the end of the and two assists and Haggerty Women’s hockey...... Mar. 15, L 5-4, Quarterfi nals Pa. can prove to be incredibly Coming in to fi nish the game, red shirt junior Scott Monzel. lost its fi rst two games this Sophomoroe Maeve McGoff onslaught of Laker attempts, period and the Lakers only added three goals. Smith scored Women’s lacrosse...... Mar. 14, L 16-8, C.W. Post diffi cult. and earn his second win of the In the fi rst game of the series season to No.1 C.W. Post and made her second save of and Horeth made Mercyhurst’s scored one, making the score at two goals for the Lakers and Mar . 16, L 14-12, Adelphi The weather never seems season was senior co-captain Keppler and Walczak drove in Baseball...... Mar. 15, W 7-2, Salem International No. 4 Adelphi, dropping its the game, and Horeth made third goal. the break 5-8. McGoff had 10 saves. to cooperate and games are James Ludwig. two runs each, while Monzel Mar. 15, W 6-2, Salem International constantly being postponed or Already this season Ludwig drove in one, helping to lead the record 3-2 this past weekend. Mercyhurst’s fi rst attempt to By the end of the game, Forty seconds into the second Both teams had 34 shots Men’s volleyball...... Mar. 14, L 3-0, Lewis cancelled. Friday’s game versus C.W. Post score. It was saved and picked Haggerty had scored six goals, period, the Panthers scored the and the Lakers committed 19 Mar . 15, L 3-0, Loyola has made nine appearances and men to an easy 7-2 victory. was expected to be a challenge. up by the Pioneers. and Horeth and freshman next goal, but Mercyhurst began turnovers, only one more than Men’s tennis...... Mar. 14, W 9-0, Findlay Last weekend the Mercyhurst is en route to fi nishing off his During the second game’s 6-2 The Lakers played tough but After 11 minutes, the game Elizabeth Tice added one goal to catch up. Adelphi. Mar . 15, L 7-2, Ferris State College baseball team fi nally got college career in strong fashion. win, Monzel recorded another were not able to put together a began to pick up intensity. Junior apiece. With the score at 6-11, “We have a great chance of Women’s tennis...... Mar. 15, W 7-2, Ferris State the opportunity to play after a Head coach Joe Spano RBI, while Denman, who had strong enough offense to defeat Breanna Haggerty made three Mercyhurst outshot C.W. Post Haggerty scored with 20:03 to winning the rest of our games,” Women’s water polo...... Mar. 14, W 8-7, Cal Lutheran two-week break due to inclement commented on Ludwig’s past the game-winning hit during a the Pioneers. Mercyhurst lost attempts on the net, but all were for the game 33-31, including 17- play and sparked the Lakers to said Horeth. Mar . 15, L 15-4, Michigan weather. three seasons at Mercyhurst and victory over C.W. Post in Florida, 16-8. uncompleted. 12 in the fi rst half. make six of the next seven goals The team’s next game is Mar . 15, W 15-5, Carthage However the break did not his college career. picked up two big hits. “Both were tough losses. She was fi nally successful, Sunday’s game against Adelphi and tie the game at 12-12. tonight against Seton Hill, where seem to have much of an effect “[Ludwig] continues to have Despite the two wins on It was hard especially for the making the score 1-5. went better for the Lakers, At 8:11 to play, Adelphi they hope to get back on track on the men’s performance. clutch performances... and he Saturday, the doubleheader upperclassman…we had never By the end of the fi rst half, although they were unable to scored another goal, and at 6:15 and pick up another win. Harrison/Griepsma athletes of the Week On Saturday they took the continues to be one of the most scheduled for Sunday was beaten [C.W. Post] and we had Haggerty scored with just 28 pull off the win. to go, they scored the last goal They also have an important fi eld against Salem International, solid players on the team,” Spano cancelled thanks to Mother high expectations,” said junior seconds left to play but C.W. Post Mercyhurst sophomore Kate of the game. game this weekend against Mercyhurst senior Hudson Harrison became the third wrestler in and won both games of a said. Nature. Jessie Horeth. had scored twice more, making Smith scored the fi rst goal of the Horeth ended the game with No. 9 Queens. school history to be an NCAA Division II national runner-up, placing doubleheader. During his appearance in the The Lakers will take their home second at the national championship last weekend and become an Despite the continued absence night cap of the doubleheader turf for the fi rst time this season All- American for the fi rst time. of injured starters, the team once Ludwig was steadfast for 1.2 on Friday to take on Findlay in a again demonstrated its depth. innings, with no hits given up. four-game series. Toyota FJ Cruiser Mercyhurst freshman water polo player Rachel Griepsma scored with 1:12 left in regulation as Mercyhurst defeated Cal Lutheran at the Michigan Invitational. Griepsma had four goals in the Cal Lutheran game, and a career-high seven goals in a win over Water polo continues success on road You don’t need a text book Carthage. themselves tied at 7-7. Cal Carthage 11-1. By Andrew Schonoff Lutheran had the ball looking Senior Christine Somera was to tell you Men’s hockey named team of the week Staff writer to put the fi nal blow on right behind Gripsma, scoring 4 Men’s hockey lost in a double overtime to Air Force, just barely Mercyhurst. of her own while also adding two missing the chance to compete in the NCAA Division I national The Mercyhurst women’s However freshman Rachel steals and two drawn ejections. championships. Seeded No. 5 at the Atlantic Hockey Tournament, water polo team has had another Griepsma made a steal and swam Since the team did not lose e is NO substitute Mercyhurst had beaten No. 3 Army Saturday night. successful week, as they went 2-1 the ball down the pool to score a any players due to graduation ther . at the Michigan Invitational. one-on-nobody breakaway goal last year, the women’s water polo Harrison fi nishes as national runner-up The team was also recently with 1:12 left in the game. program returned a very strong Toyota Yaris ranked ninth in the Collegiate In its next game, Mercyhurst squad. Somera has been a big for quality Senior Hudson Harrison fi nished the NCAA Division II Wrestling Water Polo Association’s top 10 had a chance for a rematch factor in this season’s success, Championship on March 15. This was his fourth and fi nal trip to poll, matching the best ranking against Michigan. While the as she leads the Lakers in most ecent college grad, the championship, and is the third runner- up in Laker history. He in the program’s history. Lakers hung with them for the points, assists, steals and drawn As a r Toyota Camry almost became Mercyhurst’s fi rst national champion. Harrison At the Michigan Invitational fi nished the season with 34 wins, the second best season in school fi rst half, the nationally-ranked ejections. this past weekend, the Lakers Wolverines proved to be too Another big infl uence has you may be eligible for history, earning him All-American honors. * opened up their play against Cal much for Mercyhurst, and the been the addition of Griepsma, in Lutheran. game concluded in a 15-4 loss. who currently leads the Lakers Terminesi named rookie of the year oyota of your choice The Lakers started off In their last game of the with 30 goals. OFFany new T Freshman defenseman Jeff Terminesi was named Atlantic Hockey strong, holding their opponents weekend, the Lakers beat Senior Carrie Willison $ addition to other incentives. Association Rookie of the Year on March 18. He was the only scoreless throughout the entire Carthage to improve their record attributes their success to elevated e your Toyota dealer for details. freshman named to the All-American team. fi rst half, while putting in three to an impressive 7-3. standards. “I think we all know Se goals of their own. However Cal Carthage was able to make it how much talent the team has Athletes excel in the classroom Lutheran battled back into the a game during the fi rst half, as as a whole, which has allowed game by scoring fi ve unanswered the game was tied at four going us to set higher expectations 400 In winter term, a total of 41 Mercyhurst College student athletes goals. into the second half. However for ourselves. I believe this will *NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. CUSTOMERS RECEIVE $400 FROM TOYOTA TOWARDS LEASING OR FINANCING THE PURCHASE OF NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING TOYOTA earned 4.0s. The women’s fi eld hockey team boasts eight of these In the last few minutes of the Lakers had an incredible be the best season in program DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SEE DEALER OR VISIT WWW.TOYOTAFINANCIAL.COM/FINANCE FOR DETAILS. COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. athletes, the most of any team. the game, Mercyhurst found second half of play, outscoring history,” she said. PAGE 18 SPORTS March 19, 2008 Men’s hockey season Men’s tennis opens with split matches in straight Mercyhurst’s lone wins came at comes to a close By Christine Mersch sets. Cotic led the way No. 1 and No. 6 singles. Staff writer without dropping a game, At the top, Hansson picked The Lakers will have an expe- defeating his opponent up a hard-fought By Ashley Pastor rienced team returning, as they The Mercyhurst College 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2. 6-4, 6-4 win Staff writer will only lose three players to men’s tennis team welcomed Both King and over Lewis graduation. Ben Cottreau, Kerry the University of Findlay DeGeneault. Mercyhurst College men’s Bowman and Jamie Coghlan will to Pennbrier Athletic King needed three hockey team ended its season be missed. Club Thursday. sets to battle his falling to Air Force in the AHA Coach Rick Gotkin believes Findlay (4-0) entered the Przybysz opponent for a 6-0, 2-6, 6- tournament fi nals 5-4 in double Mercyhurst played hard despite match ranked No. 9 in the Great won their matches by 3 victory. At No. 5 singles, overtime. its season coming to an end. Lakes Region. identical scores of 6-1, Mercyhurst’s Marnik took The fi fth-seeded Lakers “[Against Air Force] was The Lakers came in unranked 6-0 at No. 6 and No. his opponent to three sets defeated Sacred Heart 4-1 Friday, another example of two great but rolled to a 9-0 victory over the 2 singles. Hansson, before losing 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. and Army 4-2 Saturday. This was teams battling to the end and visiting Oilers in the GLIAC playing No. 1, In doubles the No. 1 team the fi rst time a number fi ve seed they found a way to win,” he opener for both programs. rolled to a 6-1,6- of Hansson and Przybysz made it to an AHA champion- said. “They were very deserv- F reshman Tim Hansson and 3 victory. Heurich almost pulled out a win ship. ing of a championship, not that sophomore Mateusz Przbysz and Marnik won against Akshay Chellappa Junior Matt Lundin played a we weren’t, but I think they will started the match with an their matches 6- and Corey Banghart but vital role in the team’s success in represent AH very well in the impressive 8-1 win at No. 1 2, 6-1 and 6-1, came up short and lost 8-6. the net during the tournament. NCAA tournament.” doubles. 6-1, respectively. With the loss Mercyhurst falls At No. 2 sophomore W ith one GLIAC win to 4-5 and 1-1 GLIAC Mijo Cotic and freshman under their belt, the Lakers Ferris State is ranked No. Lakers fall in Frozen Eight Adam Marnik blanked their looked for another on Saturday 3 in the region and improved opponents 8-0. when Ferris State traveled to to 3-6 overall and 1-0 in the ing into intermission. Sophomores Ronald Erie for yet another GLIAC conference. By Kyle Craig Minnesota scored the only Heurich and Kyle King battled showdown. The Lakers return to the Staff writer goal of the second period off for a 9-7 victory at No. 3. FSU proved to be too strong court in two weeks for matches senior Karine Demeule’s shot, T he Lakers also dominated for Mercyhurst, however, as they against Northwood University The Mercyhurst College giving the Bulldogs a short- singles play, winning all six handed the Lakers a 7-2 loss. and Wayne State University. women’s hockey season came handed goal. to a dissappointing end Satur- The game remained tied into day following a tough loss to the third period until junior Let the games and madness begin No. 2- ranked Minnesota Natalie Payne recorded her fi fth Duluth. goal of the season with the help State, who is the fi rst team in the tournament. The major By Daniel Bertolini Mercyhurst fell to Minnesota of Agosta and Prough. Just as the history to have 20 losses and conferences are the ACC, Big Contributing writer by one goal 5-4 with it being its before, the Bulldogs tied the still make the tournament. East, Big 10, Big 12, Conference fourth straight year losing in the game at 3-3 with a quick goal by This has stirred up some USA, Pac 10 and the SEC. fi rst round of NCAA playoffs. Fridfi nnson. Madness: the quality or controversy. Why play the Are teams in some of the other The game started off fast- Minnesota took the lead just condition of being insane, in regular season? conferences not as competitive as paced with both teams scoring two minutes later with a pow- fury or full of rage. If a team that went 12-20 in the major conferences is the true within the fi rst minute of the erplay goal from Emmanuelle The NCAA men’s basketball the regular season can make the question. Teams like American, game. Blais, giving the Bulldogs a 4-3 tournament is insane with NCAA Tournament and teams Cal State Fullerton, Texas Sophomore Meghan Agosta lead in the third period. Blais upsets and Cinderella stories with 20 wins do not make it Arlington and Oral Roberts who put one past the UMD goalie sealed the victory for Minnesota but the selection Sunday created then does the regular season won automatic bids from their just 22 seconds into the match. with another goal at 16:53. fury and teams full of rage. even matter? conference tournaments, would Her goal came off of a rebound, The Lakers pulled within one Arizona State could have the Bob Knight, long time not have made the tournament her 40th of the season, with an when freshman Vicky Bendus strongest argument of all the Indiana basketball coach and otherwise. assist being credited to fresh- put a last-second goal past the teams that were on the bubble former Texas Tech head coach, There have been some man Geena Prough. UMD goalie. It was Bendus’ of the tournament. Arizona seems to think that they should proposed changes to try and Just 26 seconds later, the Bull- 11th goal of the year with the State had 21 wins, including add more teams to the fi eld make the tournament better. dogs hit the back of the net off assist coming from Chouinard. good wins against USC and and get rid of the conference There have been some a shot from Laura Fridfi nnson. The Bulldogs will host the Oregon. tournaments. negative aspects about the Mercyhurst junior Valerie Frozen Four this year and are This is a continued trend of That would eliminate some selection but make no mistake Chouinard capped off the fi rst making their fi fth straight trip, good teams in good conferences of the mid- major conferences about it, this is arguably the period with a powerplay goal to as they will face New Hampshire that just do not make the big from getting teams with sub- greatest sporting event in give the Lakers a 2-1 lead head- next Thursday. dance and teams like Coppin fi ve hundred records making all of sports. PAGE 18 SPORTS March 19, 2008 March 19, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 19 Men’s hockey season Men’s tennis opens with split Tennis wins big Hudson, wrestling ends year strong matches in straight Mercyhurst’s lone wins came at fi nals but suffered a 5-2 decision Pogel entered nationals as By Christine Mersch sets. Cotic led the way No. 1 and No. 6 singles. By Kirk Campbell to the eventual runner-up. the No. 3-ranked wrestler in the comes to a close Staff writer Staff writer without dropping a game, At the top, Hansson picked “It was one of those times country but was upset in the fi rst The Lakers will have an expe- defeating his opponent up a hard-fought where someone had to pinch round. He was later eliminated By Ashley Pastor rienced team returning, as they The Mercyhurst College 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2. 6-4, 6-4 win Hard work, determination, you because you dream about by Ryan Etherton of Nebraska- Staff writer will only lose three players to men’s tennis team welcomed Both King and over Lewis and plenty of blood, sweat and moments like a national title Kearney. graduation. Ben Cottreau, Kerry the University of Findlay DeGeneault. tears are exhausted as one tries to match,” Harrison said. After Gallo scored an 11-10 Mercyhurst College men’s Bowman and Jamie Coghlan will to Pennbrier Athletic King needed three take aim at any championship. Shields, junior Brian Pogel, fi rst round decision, he lost his hockey team ended its season be missed. Club Thursday. sets to battle his For the Lakers’ 165 pound sophomore Andy Lamancusa next two matches and was elimi- falling to Air Force in the AHA Coach Rick Gotkin believes Findlay (4-0) entered the Przybysz opponent for a 6-0, 2-6, 6- wrestler Hudson Harrison the and junior Trevor Gallo all made nated from the tournament. tournament fi nals 5-4 in double Mercyhurst played hard despite match ranked No. 9 in the Great won their matches by 3 victory. At No. 5 singles, reality of being a NCAA Divi- their fi rst appearance at nation- Harrison’s impressive perfor- overtime. its season coming to an end. Lakes Region. identical scores of 6-1, Mercyhurst’s Marnik took sion II national champion almost als. mance has only been matched The fi fth-seeded Lakers “[Against Air Force] was The Lakers came in unranked 6-0 at No. 6 and No. his opponent to three sets came true but he fell short losing When asked who he credits his two other times in Mercyhurst defeated Sacred Heart 4-1 Friday, another example of two great but rolled to a 9-0 victory over the 2 singles. Hansson, before losing 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. 8-2 to Andy Pickar from Minne- success this season to Harrison history, as he joined Zack Schafter and Army 4-2 Saturday. This was teams battling to the end and visiting Oilers in the GLIAC playing No. 1, In doubles the No. 1 team sota State Mankato in the cham- said, “First off, my family who in 2005 and Ben McAvinew the fi rst time a number fi ve seed they found a way to win,” he opener for both programs. rolled to a 6-1,6- of Hansson and Przybysz pionship bout. is very involved in my wrestling. in 2004 as the only Lakers to made it to an AHA champion- said. “They were very deserv- F reshman Tim Hansson and 3 victory. Heurich almost pulled out a win Also joining Harrison on the My brothers all wrestle and have reach the national championship ship. ing of a championship, not that sophomore Mateusz Przbysz and Marnik won against Akshay Chellappa podium was red shirt freshman a lot of success and their success match. Junior Matt Lundin played a we weren’t, but I think they will started the match with an their matches 6- and Corey Banghart but Scoot Williams photo Josh Shields, as he placed fourth helped drive me to be successful “The Mercyhurst squad is very Freshman Kim Ezzo returns a volley during Saturday’s win. vital role in the team’s success in represent AH very well in the impressive 8-1 win at No. 1 2, 6-1 and 6-1, came up short and lost 8-6. at 174 pounds and earned All- myself. Next Coach Wehler who young considering we are gradu- the net during the tournament. NCAA tournament.” doubles. 6-1, respectively. With the loss Mercyhurst falls tough, but having a player with American honors. Shields lost has coached against me for the ating two seniors from the team. By Kyle King At No. 2 sophomore W ith one GLIAC win to 4-5 and 1-1 GLIAC Maria’s tennis ability at No. 6 is a 3-2 decision to Kamarudeen last three years became a major Our bench this year was fi lled Staff writer Mijo Cotic and freshman under their belt, the Lakers Ferris State is ranked No. a great asset. I think throughout Usman of Nebraska Kearney in part in my success this season.” with wrestlers who could have Lakers fall in Frozen Eight Adam Marnik blanked their looked for another on Saturday 3 in the region and improved the spring season she will be the third place bout. Lamancusa looked strong early started at any other school,” opponents 8-0. when Ferris State traveled to to 3-6 overall and 1-0 in the The Mercyhurst women’s helping the team out a lot.” On his way to the fi nals Har- as he earned a 5-2 fi rst round Harrison said about next season’s ing into intermission. Sophomores Ronald Erie for yet another GLIAC conference. tennis team improved to 12-7 McLean and Raynor also rison shocked many spectators decision over Eric Pretto from Lakers. By Kyle Craig Minnesota scored the only Heurich and Kyle King battled showdown. The Lakers return to the on the season after stifl ing Ferris took matches in straight sets as he pinned the East Regional Southern Illinois Edwardsville, The Lakers fi nished tied with Staff writer goal of the second period off for a 9-7 victory at No. 3. FSU proved to be too strong court in two weeks for matches State University, 7-2, in an out- at numbers three and four, champion J.J. Davis. but then dropped two matches Chardon State with 31 points in senior Karine Demeule’s shot, T he Lakers also dominated for Mercyhurst, however, as they against Northwood University of-season contest last weekend. respectively. Dropping the only Shields also reached the semi- to get knocked out. ninth place. The Mercyhurst College giving the Bulldogs a short- singles play, winning all six handed the Lakers a 7-2 loss. and Wayne State University. The Lakers had previously singles match-up was Daly, who women’s hockey season came handed goal. defeated the Bulldogs, 5-1, in was forced to retire though up a to a dissappointing end Satur- The game remained tied into the fi fth-place match of the set due to a nagging rotator cuff Men’s volleyball suffers two losses on road day following a tough loss to the third period until junior Let the games and madness begin GLIAC tournament in October. injury that has limited her ability close the gap and suffered a 30- went just as badly as the Lewis No. 2- ranked Minnesota Natalie Payne recorded her fi fth The Lakers opened up to a 2-1 to serve and hit overheads. By Samantha Sellinger 19 loss. match for the Lakers, who lost 3- Duluth. goal of the season with the help State, who is the fi rst team in the tournament. The major lead after doubles play. “The human body is a Staff writer The second game went 0 and never really threatened the By Daniel Bertolini Mercyhurst fell to Minnesota of Agosta and Prough. Just as the history to have 20 losses and conferences are the ACC, Big Senior captain Jenn Daly and remarkable thing, but it was slightly better for Mercyhurst. Ramblers throughout the match. Contributing writer by one goal 5-4 with it being its before, the Bulldogs tied the still make the tournament. East, Big 10, Big 12, Conference freshman Kim Ezzo took No. never meant to do anything in Even after valiant efforts, the They gave the Flyers some great “The two losses are fourth straight year losing in the game at 3-3 with a quick goal by This has stirred up some USA, Pac 10 and the SEC. 1 doubles with an 8-5 victory an overhead motion, including men’s volleyball team dropped competition. disappointing, but we are not fi rst round of NCAA playoffs. Fridfi nnson. Madness: the quality or controversy. Why play the Are teams in some of the other while junior Jaci McLean and serving or even throwing,” two more losses this past Dave Newman scored the letting them slow down our The game started off fast- Minnesota took the lead just condition of being insane, in regular season? conferences not as competitive as sophomore Meghan Raynor noted Daly, a sports medicine weekend to Lewis and Loyola, fi rst point and then the two progress,” sophomore Ron paced with both teams scoring two minutes later with a pow- fury or full of rage. If a team that went 12-20 in the major conferences is the true cruised to an 8-1 triumph at major. making its record 3-15. teams proceeded to trade points Cierniakoski said. within the fi rst minute of the erplay goal from Emmanuelle The NCAA men’s basketball the regular season can make the question. Teams like American, No. 2 doubles. “I will take it one day at a “We just couldn’t match their back and forth. Lewis ended “Our team has made some game. Blais, giving the Bulldogs a 4-3 tournament is insane with NCAA Tournament and teams Cal State Fullerton, Texas Singles play sealed the time, however, and I will do my performance on the court. It was up getting the win 34-32 after a huge strides.” Sophomore Meghan Agosta lead in the third period. Blais upsets and Cinderella stories with 20 wins do not make it Arlington and Oral Roberts who outcome, as the Lakers took best to continue the rest of the defi nitely not for lack of effort,” Mercyhurst attack error and a kill The team had a devastating put one past the UMD goalie sealed the victory for Minnesota but the selection Sunday created then does the regular season won automatic bids from their fi ve of six matches. Ezzo won season and help the team out sophomore Pete Swauger said. from Lewis. weekend and is still looking for just 22 seconds into the match. with another goal at 16:53. fury and teams full of rage. even matter? conference tournaments, would handily at No. 1, 6-3, 6-2, as did however I can,” said Daly. Friday night’s match versus Game three went even worse its fi rst conference win. Her goal came off of a rebound, The Lakers pulled within one Arizona State could have the Bob Knight, long time not have made the tournament sophomore Elizabeth Mullane, The Lakers are off until an Lewis was destined to be than the fi rst. They try to keep in mind that her 40th of the season, with an when freshman Vicky Bendus strongest argument of all the Indiana basketball coach and otherwise. who surrendered only one game April 1 meeting at Carnegie rough for the Lakers from the The Lakers were not able to winning is not as important right assist being credited to fresh- put a last-second goal past the teams that were on the bubble former Texas Tech head coach, There have been some in two sets at #5 singles. Mellon. The team is hoping for beginning. Lewis has had a great keep their momentum from the now as growing as a team. man Geena Prough. UMD goalie. It was Bendus’ of the tournament. Arizona seems to think that they should proposed changes to try and Winning her fi rst match since a bid to the NCAA Nationals season, advancing to 15-6 after last game, and Lewis played at “We are good enough to pull Just 26 seconds later, the Bull- 11th goal of the year with the State had 21 wins, including add more teams to the fi eld make the tournament better. returning from a term at home later this spring. sweeping Mercyhurst 3-0. the top of their game. out some wins against some dogs hit the back of the net off assist coming from Chouinard. good wins against USC and and get rid of the conference There have been some in Peru was Maria Franco, who “To quote Coach [Ray Game one started out with Even though the game started decent teams,” Cierniakoski said. a shot from Laura Fridfi nnson. The Bulldogs will host the Oregon. tournaments. negative aspects about the cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 victory at Yost], ‘We play on the razor’s neither team taking the quick out neutral, the Lakers never took “Our performance in this Mercyhurst junior Valerie Frozen Four this year and are This is a continued trend of That would eliminate some selection but make no mistake No. 6. edge,’” concluded McLean. lead, but after a kill by Lewis, the lead and the Flyers ended up stretch of games will have great Chouinard capped off the fi rst making their fi fth straight trip, good teams in good conferences of the mid- major conferences about it, this is arguably the “Maria has a huge impact “These next few matches the Flyers took off until they led dominating the game, winning infl uence in determining how period with a powerplay goal to as they will face New Hampshire that just do not make the big from getting teams with sub- greatest sporting event in on the team,” said McLean. will be crucial in determining 10-4. with a score of 30-14. we fi nish in the conference,” give the Lakers a 2-1 lead head- next Thursday. dance and teams like Coppin fi ve hundred records making all of sports. “Everyone on the roster is really our rankings.” Mercyhurst was never able to Saturday’s game against Loyola Swauger said. 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