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From Erie to Eire, Saving goals to help kids Mercyhurst Senior lacrosse goalie Jason Lashomb convinced businesses to donate money to the local branches out Make-A-Wish for every save College plans branch campus in Ireland he makes this season. Read more on Page 4 Read more on Pages 16 & 17 Page 2 NEWS January 21, 2009 Gamble doesn’t gamble with college’s endowment College confi dent after downturn in economy affordability of Mercyhurst.” the fund. Mercyhurst story and about the benefi ts By Casey Greene “One of the things we are trying to do “In terms of our overall budget, the they’ve gained from their education at Editor-in-chief is to put the word out about the many endowment spending represents about Mercyhurst,” Gamble said. “We ask sources of fi nancial aid the school is one percent of our overall budget...,” he them to give back and help out especially With this year’s downturn in the trying to make available.” Gamble said. said. “The economic downturn hurts us in these diffi cult times.” economy, Mercyhurst College is doing its The Board of Directors passed a less than schools with large endowments Gamble and Livingston agree best to help students keep the fi nancial request to set aside a $750,000 reserve like Harvard and Yale who are impacted fundraising has gone well. M ercyhurst worries at bay. fund to help students in fi nancial need. much more.” raised $2.9 million this fi scal year, “We strongly believe students should This request came at the heels of Gamble also said the school is “more compared to just more than $1 million be able to continue their education based the decrease in the endowment fund than able to make up for the loss” by at the same time last year. Last year they on their ability, not on their ability to do to the economy. The endowment relying on other sources of fi nancial raised just more than $2.4 million total. pay,” Mercyhurst College President Dr. fund, comparable to a trust fund for the aid money such as the $750,000 reserve “Dr. Livingston and I are on track Thomas Gamble said. “It’s a commitment college, is comprised of donations and fund and the institutional budget, which to have the best fundraising year at to make this possible.” contributions made to Mercyhurst. has a large portion dedicated to helping Mercyhurst,” Gamble said. Around 150 students did not return “A certain portion of the endowment students. In addition to meeting with perspective to Mercyhurst this fall, a slightly larger fund is distributed to the operating Still, Gamble and Livingston are donors, Livingston said the school has number than normal, Gamble said. budget for additional fi nancial aid and spending much of their weeks traveling increased its phone-a-thon efforts and “We had to make several adjustments scholarship for students,” Gamble said. the country fundraising. has applied for more grants. in this year’s budget because more “When the endowment goes down, like In addition to frequent trips to “We were and still are concerned students were unable to return due to it has after the recent downturn in the Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh, about the effects of the economy on fi nancial reasons,” he said. economy, there is an impact on how Gamble and Livingston travel to Chicago, our students’ and their parents’ ability However, winter enrollment was much can be distributed.” D.C., Florida, California, Texas and to pay,” Gamble said. “We are focused strong. Vice President of Advancement Dr. Boston to meet with past and perspective on this issue and are doing our best to He said he believes the economy David Livingston said the effects of the donors and alums. make sure students are here due to their affected the “affordability or perceived economy have not had drastic results on “We remind them about the abilities not their abilities to pay.” ’Hurst students donate blood to save lives in Erie

Dr. Gerard Tobin and members of the Mercy- hurst College community donated blood on Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Herrmann Student Union. Tyler Stauffer photos Page 2 NEWS January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 NEWS Page 3 Gamble doesn’t gamble with college’s endowment Taste or Waist 2009 shows healthy way stir fry, sloppy joes, buffalo wing there is a lot less fat, there are By Alaina Rydzewski College confi dent after downturn in economy dip, pepperoni bread, taco dip, still a lot of bad things [in the Staff writer affordability of Mercyhurst.” the fund. Mercyhurst story and about the benefi ts chili, apple pie, Philadelphia recipes].” By Casey Greene “One of the things we are trying to do “In terms of our overall budget, the they’ve gained from their education at chocolate swirl cheese cake and Taste or Waist raised $125 for Editor-in-chief is to put the word out about the many endowment spending represents about Mercyhurst,” Gamble said. “We ask Mercyhurst College’s 3rd red velvet cake. the Mercy Center for Women sources of fi nancial aid the school is one percent of our overall budget...,” he them to give back and help out especially annual Taste or Waist 2009 Participants enjoyed the tast- and received enough canned With this year’s downturn in the trying to make available.” Gamble said. said. “The economic downturn hurts us in these diffi cult times.” took place in the Herrmann ing with “half being completely goods to fi ll a large box of economy, Mercyhurst College is doing its The Board of Directors passed a less than schools with large endowments Gamble and Livingston agree Student Union on Wednesday, consumed,” Harvey said. donations, according to Betsy best to help students keep the fi nancial request to set aside a $750,000 reserve like Harvard and Yale who are impacted fundraising has gone well. M ercyhurst Jan. 14, where over 130 people Senior Craig van Tassel said Frank in Human Resources. worries at bay. fund to help students in fi nancial need. much more.” raised $2.9 million this fi scal year, attended. the benefi ts to participating in “They all commented on “We strongly believe students should This request came at the heels of Gamble also said the school is “more compared to just more than $1 million Although there was not the Taste or Waist are “A healthier how great everything tasted and be able to continue their education based the decrease in the endowment fund than able to make up for the loss” by at the same time last year. Last year they same rush there was last year, lifestyle; health and wellness to everyone loved the variety of on their ability, not on their ability to do to the economy. The endowment relying on other sources of fi nancial raised just more than $2.4 million total. Professor Tim Harvey, who the community, one step at a the dishes,” Frank said. pay,” Mercyhurst College President Dr. fund, comparable to a trust fund for the aid money such as the $750,000 reserve “Dr. Livingston and I are on track directed the event, said “the time.” Almost 50 percent of the Thomas Gamble said. “It’s a commitment college, is comprised of donations and fund and the institutional budget, which to have the best fundraising year at fl ow was steadier.” Van Tassel and his partner tasters said the healthier dish to make this possible.” contributions made to Mercyhurst. has a large portion dedicated to helping Mercyhurst,” Gamble said. Students in Harvey’s nutrition senior Haley Brochu prepared tasted better. Around 150 students did not return “A certain portion of the endowment students. In addition to meeting with perspective class were challenged to make chili. Harvey said that just shows to Mercyhurst this fall, a slightly larger fund is distributed to the operating Still, Gamble and Livingston are donors, Livingston said the school has different dishes twice, substitut- Junior Maria Sanita said she “That you can substitute health- number than normal, Gamble said. budget for additional fi nancial aid and spending much of their weeks traveling increased its phone-a-thon efforts and ing healthier ingredients in the learned “how to make healthy ier ingredients and many times “We had to make several adjustments scholarship for students,” Gamble said. the country fundraising. has applied for more grants. second variation. meals healthier,” along with her not change the taste, texture, Alaina Rydzewski photo in this year’s budget because more “When the endowment goes down, like In addition to frequent trips to “We were and still are concerned Visitors were asked to partner, junior Sara Pati, who smell, or visual appeal.” Seniors Haley Brochu and Craig van Tassel cooked chili students were unable to return due to it has after the recent downturn in the Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh, about the effects of the economy on say which dish tasted better. made stir fry. To learn about future Taste together for this year’s Taste or Waist event. fi nancial reasons,” he said. economy, there is an impact on how Gamble and Livingston travel to Chicago, our students’ and their parents’ ability (The healthier choices for each Junior Meghan Dwyer, who or Waists or other healthy However, winter enrollment was much can be distributed.” D.C., Florida, California, Texas and to pay,” Gamble said. “We are focused dish are listed in the box on the prepared cheese cake for the events, contact Betsy Frank in strong. Vice President of Advancement Dr. Boston to meet with past and perspective on this issue and are doing our best to page.) event, said, “Some desserts will Human Resources, extension He said he believes the economy David Livingston said the effects of the donors and alums. make sure students are here due to their Some of the dishes included never be really healthy, even if 2279 or Harvey, extension 3372. affected the “affordability or perceived economy have not had drastic results on “We remind them about the abilities not their abilities to pay.” ’Hurst students donate blood to save lives in Erie Ta ste or Waist January 2009 Results: Veggie Pizza Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake A – (Healthy) 55% A – (Unhealthy)61% B – (Unhealthy) 45% B – (Healthy)39% Corn Chowder A – (Unhealthy) 80% Pepperoni Bread Ta co Dip B – (Healthy) 20% A – (Unhealthy) 63% A – (Healthy) 50% B – (Healthy) 37% B – (Unhealthy) 50% Crock Pot Lasagna A – (Unhealthy) 63% Chicken To rtellini Soup Chili B – (Healthy)37% A – (Healthy) 64% A – (Unhealthy) 46% Stir Fry B – (Unhealthy) 36% B – (Healthy) 54% A – (Unhealthy) 72% Parsnip Soup Chicken Marsala B – (Healthy)28% A – (Unhealthy) 61% A – (Unhealthy) 37% Dr. Gerard B – (Healthy)39% B – (Healthy) 63% Sloppy Joes Tobin and A – (Healthy) 62% Apple Pie Pumpkin Roll members of B – (Unhealthy)38% the Mercy- A – (Unhealthy) 35% A – (Unhealthy)58% hurst College B – (Healthy)65% B – (Healthy)42% Rhubarb Cake community Buffalo Wing Dip Red Velvet Cake A – (Unhealthy) 53% donated blood A – (Unhealthy) 57% B – (Healthy)47% on Thursday, A – (Unhealthy) 41% Jan. 15, in the B – (Healthy) 43% B – (Healthy) 59% Alaina Rydzewski photos Herrmann Student Union. To tal: Healthy Choices 47% Unhealthy Choices 53% Various dishes prepared by students from Professor Tim Harvey’s nutrition class for Taste or Waist 2009. Tyler Stauffer photos Page 4 NEWS January 21, 2009 Mercyhurst goes Irish dents to experience a different By JoEllen Marsh culture, as many students I know Managing editor have never had the opportu- nity to travel outside America or Erie’s sister city Dungarvan, Canada,” Donohoe said. “There’s Ireland, soon will be home to a so much students and professors new Mercyhurst College campus. alike could learn from spending According to Mercyhurst a term there. They would have to College President Dr. Thomas get used to the fact of not fi nding Gamble, the fi rst Mercyhurst a Wendy’s or McDonalds on every students will arrive for classes in corner.” Dungarvan is located approxi- Scoot Williams photos spring 2010. Students and faculty help themselves to Gamble said the new campus is mately an hour away from Cork, breakfast at the Mercyhurst College Heritage Room part of the college’s strategic plan Ireland’s second largest city. on Monday. to increase student’s international Donohoe said Cork, home to exposure. University College Cork, is a stu- “Students are in Europe; they’re dent hotspot, with great bars and Mercyhurst in the European Union and they clubs as well as traditional Irish can go anywhere there,” he said tourist spots. Dr. David Livingston, vice “There’s a good possibility community president of advancement, and I’d study abroad if there was a Dr. Heidi Hosey, director of campus there as long as it wasn’t international education, returned too expensive. At this point, I’d enjoys break this week from a trip to Ireland probably be more likely to go where they met with offi cials and through the Mercyhurst campus worked on details of the campus. because being on my own is really from classes “Dungarvan is a beautiful scary right now. Being able to go coastal town right on the ocean,” with my friends and take classes Livingston said. “It has great res- with professors I know would taurants, a cinema that plays six make it easier,” freshman Kelly on MLK Day movies, and beaches all within Wilson said. friends, working out at the gym, “I went to the doctor to Mercyhurst alumni John Melody By Alaina Rydzewski walking distance.” volunteering or catching up on get a green cast on my arm Before the college makes plans and John Deasy have played major Staff writer homework, to name a few. because of some bruised to build in Ireland, Mercyhurst roles in bringing Mercyhurst to “[I] slept until noon then MP joints,” freshman Adam professors will teach core classes Ireland. M elody now works in For the fi rst time in the studied for my senior seminar Hausmann said. in Dungarvan’s new community the development offi ce. Deasy is college’s history, students at presentation,” senior Andrea Junior Jacqueline Phillips, center. a member of the Irish Parliament Mercyhurst College celebrated Villela said. “Volunteered because that’s The college will lease town- and helped set up meetings and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sophomore James Davis said what Obama called on America houses from a local hotel to house pushed the Irish government to with a break from classes. he “Started a new job at PJ’s to do.” students. assist the new campus fi nancially, Activities on and off campus Car Audio installing remote Sophomores Michael Waid The townhouses, each com- according to Gamble. were planned for the whole day, starts and stereos.” and Gerald Anderson caught plete with a kitchen, living room Livingston said students will including the 6th Annual Martin Junior Jacquelynne Brown up on their sleep, worked out and small backyard, will house only have to pay modest fees, such as travel expenses, but these Luther King Jr. (MLK) Break- had a busy schedule. and volunteered at Gliding four to fi ve students each. costs have not been set. fast, the 23rd Annual Memo- “I went to the gym, had a Stars to help kids learn how to The hotel will provide access “I studied in South America rial March and the 4th Annual meeting to plan Spring Fest and ice skate. to a swimming pool and workout for a term when I was an under- MLK Refl ection Reception. Spring Formal, went to Star- No matter what students facilities. graduate,” Livingston said. “It Although many students bucks, had a couple meetings chose to do with their break Freshman Stephen Donohoe, whose hometown is approxi- had a huge impact on my life. I attended these events, there for MSG Events and then went from classes, it seems most mately 60 miles from Dungarvan, completely believe in students were many other activities on a date,” Brown said. used it wisely to help some- said he is excited for students to spending time in other countries students could choose to par- Unlike Brown, there were one—be it another person or experience the culture in Ireland. and other cultures... The campus ticipate in, including sleeping students who preferred to use themselves, which is what King “It’s a great opportunity for in Ireland is a way to do it inex- in, relaxing, hanging out with MLK Jr. Day as a breather. and Obama suggested. American professors and stu- pensively.” Page 4 NEWS January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 NEWS Page 5 Senior Gift Committee No more FYI Mercyhurst members and representatives for Class of ’13 goes Irish Freshmen will register for one dents to experience a different By Kelly Luoma out of the four seminar classes By JoEllen Marsh culture, as many students I know Staff writer available. This will be a four-credit Managing editor have never had the opportu- class and lasts the duration of the nity to travel outside America or The new dorm won’t be the only trimester. Erie’s sister city Dungarvan, Canada,” Donohoe said. “There’s change for the incoming freshmen The seminar classes fulfi lls a Ireland, soon will be home to a so much students and professors in the fall of 2009. core requirement and includes new Mercyhurst College campus. alike could learn from spending A new program will replace normal class work including exams According to Mercyhurst a term there. They would have to Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) at and papers, as well as a requirement College President Dr. Thomas get used to the fact of not fi nding Mercyhurst College. for the students to be involved in a Gamble, the fi rst Mercyhurst a Wendy’s or McDonalds on every The FYI class underwent fi lm series and the reading and dis- students will arrive for classes in corner.” changes, because the college is cussion of an assigned book. spring 2010. Dungarvan is located approxi- Scoot Williams photos Adviser: Cathy Anderson “looking for a better way to engage The proposed classes are Students and faculty help themselves to Gamble said the new campus is mately an hour away from Cork, the students,” Vice President of Citizenship and Social Change; breakfast at the Mercyhurst College Heritage Room Ireland’s second largest city. part of the college’s strategic plan Student Life Dr. Gerard Tobin Enduring Questions; Introduction on Monday. Donohoe said Cork, home to to increase student’s international Steering Committee said. While many changes are to Sustainability Studies; and The University College Cork, is a stu- exposure. being made, some of the events Sacred and the Beautiful. dent hotspot, with great bars and “Students are in Europe; they’re Chair: Hilary Hancock from this year’s FYI will remain The class meets three times a Mercyhurst in the European Union and they clubs as well as traditional Irish the same. There will continue to week. Two times a week the class can go anywhere there,” he said tourist spots. Amber Carruba, Zach Pekor, Vicky Fleisner, Casey be a service project for the fresh- will meet in sections that consist Dr. David Livingston, vice “There’s a good possibility Greene, Dan Piechocki, Jenna Golden, Kristin Te desco men to participate in during move- of 75 to 90 students; once a week community president of advancement, and I’d study abroad if there was a in weekend. the class convenes in a smaller Dr. Heidi Hosey, director of campus there as long as it wasn’t The introduction to the school’s group of students. international education, returned too expensive. At this point, I’d School Chairs and Fund Raisers mission, history and student Each seminar class will be team this week from a trip to Ireland probably be more likely to go enjoys break activities continues to be a part taught by three faculty members. where they met with offi cials and through the Mercyhurst campus Business and worked on details of the campus. because being on my own is really Behavioral Scienc- of the students’ fi rst weekend on One professor will teach at a “Dungarvan is a beautiful scary right now. Being able to go es and Education: Communication: campus. time, but all three will be present from classes with my friends and take classes Natural Science: Instead of having events only during the class period. coastal town right on the ocean,” Lauren Weisser Becky Hohman Livingston said. “It has great res- with professors I know would Allyson LaCovey on the weekend, there will be The faculty is made up of pro- taurants, a cinema that plays six make it easier,” freshman Kelly Katie Wootton Haylie Starin activities throughout the fi rst week. fessors from different departments on MLK Day movies, and beaches all within Wilson said. Julissa Armstrong Next year’s freshmen will move in that teach core subjects. friends, working out at the gym, “I went to the doctor to Mercyhurst alumni John Melody Heather Schwager on Saturday, Aug. 29. The goal for the seminar classes By Alaina Rydzewski walking distance.” John McCellan volunteering or catching up on get a green cast on my arm Before the college makes plans and John Deasy have played major The events for the freshmen is “to get some of our best faculty Staff writer Social Science: homework, to name a few. because of some bruised to build in Ireland, Mercyhurst roles in bringing Mercyhurst to Jackie McLean begin that evening and go through to engage students in what they Ireland. M elody now works in Arts and “[I] slept until noon then MP joints,” freshman Adam professors will teach core classes Liz Gutoskey Kaitlyn Hoover the following Friday. This will be know best,” Vice President for For the fi rst time in the studied for my senior seminar Hausmann said. in Dungarvan’s new community the development offi ce. Deasy is Humanities: known as Welcome Week. Academic Affairs Dr. Phillip Bel- a member of the Irish Parliament Stephanie Wilkens college’s history, students at presentation,” senior Andrea Junior Jacqueline Phillips, center. Elise Zigrossi Welcome Week includes resi- fi ore said. Mercyhurst College celebrated Villela said. “Volunteered because that’s The college will lease town- and helped set up meetings and Ryan McCartney dence hall meetings that integrate The class will “expose students Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sophomore James Davis said what Obama called on America houses from a local hotel to house pushed the Irish government to student activities and allows them early to some really interesting students. assist the new campus fi nancially, with a break from classes. he “Started a new job at PJ’s to do.” Seniors interested in donating or getting involved should contact to be introduced in smaller groups, learning experiences and some Activities on and off campus Car Audio installing remote Sophomores Michael Waid The townhouses, each com- according to Gamble. Tobin said. really good teachers,” Tobin said. any of the students above. were planned for the whole day, starts and stereos.” and Gerald Anderson caught plete with a kitchen, living room Livingston said students will The meetings are meant to The new seminar class will including the 6th Annual Martin Junior Jacquelynne Brown up on their sleep, worked out and small backyard, will house only have to pay modest fees, “better engage students in life out- “engage students in life inside of such as travel expenses, but these Luther King Jr. (MLK) Break- had a busy schedule. and volunteered at Gliding four to fi ve students each. side of classes,” Tobin said. class,” which is “critical to student costs have not been set. fast, the 23rd Annual Memo- “I went to the gym, had a Stars to help kids learn how to The hotel will provide access The new freshman dorm, which success,” Tobin said. “The more “I studied in South America Friday, Jan. 30 rial March and the 4th Annual meeting to plan Spring Fest and ice skate. to a swimming pool and workout houses a little more than half of quickly you become connected, the for a term when I was an under- MLK Refl ection Reception. Spring Formal, went to Star- No matter what students facilities. at 12:15p.m. the incoming students, will be a more apt you are to be happy.” graduate,” Livingston said. “It Bring cash or your Although many students bucks, had a couple meetings chose to do with their break Freshman Stephen Donohoe, Fiesta good place for the residence hall There will be a meeting at the whose hometown is approxi- had a huge impact on my life. I Campus cash of Laker attended these events, there for MSG Events and then went from classes, it seems most $5 for two tacos, rice, meetings, because it has many end of this week with all faculty mately 60 miles from Dungarvan, completely believe in students Loot! were many other activities on a date,” Brown said. used it wisely to help some- common places to meet, Tobin members who will tentatively teach said he is excited for students to spending time in other countries drink, chips and salsa students could choose to par- Unlike Brown, there were one—be it another person or said. The biggest change will be a seminar class to fi nalize the sub- experience the culture in Ireland. and other cultures... The campus Friday ticipate in, including sleeping students who preferred to use themselves, which is what King from El Canelo the actual class that is replacing the jects and professors for the fresh- “It’s a great opportunity for in Ireland is a way to do it inex- in, relaxing, hanging out with FYI class. man seminar classes next fall. MLK Jr. Day as a breather. and Obama suggested. American professors and stu- pensively.” Page 6 FEATURES January 21, 2009 ’Hurst renowned for archaeology nationwide…at Mercyhurst not cubicle,” junior Zoey Alderman Want to tell someone you By Alaina Rydzewski the most popular but it’s up there, said. Staff writer with 30 to 40 students in each Senior Kristin Starke also loves love them on class,” Illingworth said. history. She wants to “help write Mercyhurst College’s Mercyhurst has superior history and put more women in Archaeology and Anthropology equipment and methodologies history.” Valentine’s Day? Department is often referred to students cannot be exposed to Archaeology offers a wide as the best in North America. anywhere else. Archaeology is a range of jobs for those with This is because of “the hands combination of several different an undergraduate or graduate Put an ad in on experience [the program] fi elds of study, as some students degree in it. Most students go offers…it has labs where students have already found out. on to pursue a graduate degree, e Merciad! can examine fossils, hands on “I really like history and science, which is imperative “for a long experiences out in the fi eld so archaeology seemed like the term investment in the career,” and exposure to internationally best choice,” senior Randy Tucker Illingworth said. known professors,” Professor said. As for undergraduate jobs, $3 for 25 words Jeff Illingworth said. In order to major in archaeology Illingworth said there are The groundwork for the it is benefi cial to enjoy history, and numerous options, including program started in 1990. although not required, it makes ‘contract archaeology’, doing Archaeology offi cially became classes more interesting. work for construction companies, All Valentine’s messages a major in 1991 and has been “I’ve always been interested in being employed with the federal and money can be brought steadily increasing in popularity the past and relations to people or state governments in relation since. in the past…it’s also appealing to parks or reserves, or even to the mailroom and It is a major that is “consistent to work outside and not in a museum work. addressed to ‘ e Merciad.’

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S Potato Bowl M Chicken Parm w/ Pasta T Philly Wrap W Gen Tso’s Chix or Tofu TH Pierogies F Buffalo Popcorn Chicken S Chicken Bacon Swiss Page 6 FEATURES January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 FEATURES Page 7 ’Hurst renowned for archaeology Touring Erie, learning history Students nationwide…at Mercyhurst not cubicle,” junior Zoey Alderman Want to tell someone you By Alaina Rydzewski react to the most popular but it’s up there, said. sor in the Mercyhurst College Staff writer By Emily Grabowski with 30 to 40 students in each Senior Kristin Starke also loves History Department and a com- love them on Contributing writer inauguration class,” Illingworth said. history. She wants to “help write mander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, Mercyhurst College’s Mercyhurst has superior history and put more women in talks about the ship in his history “It’s an exciting day Archaeology and Anthropology equipment and methodologies history.” Valentine’s Day? Erie is a city that has a lot of classes. for the nation as a new Department is often referred to students cannot be exposed to Archaeology offers a wide interesting sightseeing opportu- “Dr. Belovarac also increased as the best in North America. anywhere else. Archaeology is a range of jobs for those with nities. my interest with the ship from era begins with the This is because of “the hands combination of several different an undergraduate or graduate Put an ad in The bay front, Presque Isle his stories from working on it and Obama administration.” on experience [the program] fi elds of study, as some students degree in it. Most students go and Waldameer Park are only his historical knowledge of the – Chris Sands, offers…it has labs where students have already found out. on to pursue a graduate degree, e Merciad! some of places to go when visit- ship. Before his class, I watched freshman can examine fossils, hands on “I really like history and science, which is imperative “for a long ing Erie. the History Channel and read experiences out in the fi eld so archaeology seemed like the term investment in the career,” While most sightseeing about it, but hearing one of his “It was exciting...a and exposure to internationally best choice,” senior Randy Tucker Illingworth said. $3 for 25 words activities are reserved for warm lectures about the Brig and the time of change.” – Sara known professors,” Professor said. As for undergraduate jobs, summer weather, the Erie Mari- Battle of Lake Erie is the best,” Pierce, sophomore Jeff Illingworth said. In order to major in archaeology Illingworth said there are time Museum and the U.S. Brig Wilkens said. The groundwork for the it is benefi cial to enjoy history, and numerous options, including Niagara are fascinating exhibits Bill Welch, an instructor in the “I watched Obama’s program started in 1990. although not required, it makes ‘contract archaeology’, doing to visit, even during the frigid Intelligence Studies Department, Archaeology offi cially became classes more interesting. work for construction companies, All Valentine’s messages winter weather. has also been a very active volun- oath and speech and a major in 1991 and has been “I’ve always been interested in being employed with the federal and money can be brought Mercyhurst College senior teer in the past. they sounded good steadily increasing in popularity the past and relations to people or state governments in relation Stephanie Wilkens is an enthusi- “Talking to Mr. Welch about although a little long. since. in the past…it’s also appealing to parks or reserves, or even to the mailroom and astic volunteer tour guide at the the ship is always a great conver- Overall I liked what It is a major that is “consistent to work outside and not in a museum work. addressed to ‘ e Merciad.’ museum and ship. sation. He gave me a picture of he had to say...I was “I started volunteering there the ship that was the only eyewit- impressed.” – Nadine last December. I had to do ser- ness rendering of it. It’s amazing! Contributed photo Beres, junior vice learning hours, and I heard He also gave me a nail from the Senior Stephanie Wilkens stands in the rigging of a U.S. Brig horror stories about the Boys and Brig. It is defi nitely one of those Niagara at the Erie Maritime Museum. “He [Obama] did a Girls Club, and I went through things that you look at and go good job, it was all the Broccoli & Cheddar Bites the packet and saw the Erie Mar- ‘Wow!” Wilkens said. them. Every time I give a tour they do and you can tell. The itime Museum was there. I had Welch has had connections to and get on the ship it’s amazing. same can be said for the guides. usual circumstance; a always had an interest in the navy the ship for years. My favorite is to see a surprised I can’t wait to do a day sail,” bit overdone, but I still and history. I knew that if I did “I have been involved with face on a visitor, like ‘wow, can Wilkens said. enjoyed his speech.” anything with history I would be the Brig Niagara since 1983. I you believe they lived on this?’ What started out as a service – Haley Martens, Lunch $ 5 Lunch $ 5 happy,” Wilkens said. had been interested in the ship It’s such a great place to visit,” learning experience has had a senior Dinner $ 5.50 Dinner $ 5.50 “I have learned so much there. since I was a 10-year-old boy, and Wilkens said. positive impact on Wilkens that 11:30 a.m -8 p.m. I think that understanding more maintained that interest over the “I also love talking on my she will remember for years to “I really liked Obama’s 6” Sub $4 Combo $5 about Oliver Hazard Perry has years,” Welch said. tours about how lucky Perry was come. inaugural address. It 12” Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 meant the most to me. He, as “Most recently, I was president – that always gets a surprised “I have a reputation on the set an appropriate well as the brig, is my favorite of the Flagship Niagara League, face. Also, terms that we use cross country team for giving tone striking the M Southwest Burger Lunch $ 5 part about Erie,” Wilkens said. the organization that supports today that were used for slang fun facts from the Brig and T Breakfast Sandwich Dinner $ 5.50 In the 1813 Battle of Lake the museum and ship. For one is something always fun to talk always fi nding a way to bring balance between W Sizzle Salad Wrap Combo- Veggie $5 Erie, Perry took over command summer, I was a volunteer sailor. about,” Wilkens said. up the Brig in conversation. I his independent TH Taco Salad Other Wraps $4 of the Brig Niagara and won at I’ve been a guide at the ship and Welch and Belovarac were vol- have even received awards for achievements and F Goulash Make any sub a wrap for age 28. museum. I’ve also been the gift unteer sailors on the ship when it it. I am the cross country 2008 what he hopes America “I love to go to Presque Isle shop manager and the newsletter sailed in 1991. miss Brig Niagara.” Wilkens will achieve.” – Nick S Laker Burger no extra charge! and look at the monument. I editor,” he said. “One of the best summers of said. Gutowski, senior always take pictures whenever He stepped down as president my life was the one I spent as a “My room is plastered with I go to the monument or the because of time issues. volunteer sailor,” Welch said. “I the posters from there as well, so “I liked how they museum and even though the Regardless of their position at did so many cool things on the that just supports their point even had different people S Potato Bowl pictures are always of the same the Niagara, Wilkens and Welch ship, got to know some very more. Plus, I wear my “don’t give speak and incorporated M Chicken Parm w/ Pasta thing, I feel that the pictures just have fond memories and fun sto- interesting people and learned up the ship” shirt and fl eece and different aspects Philly Wrap get better every time,” Wilkens ries to go along with their time from the inside what it is like to carry a Brig Niagara bag all the T of culture into the W Gen Tso’s Chix or Tofu said. spent there. be a tall ship sailor.” time,” Wilkens said. Mercyhurst professors have “I’ve met a lot of people at Wilkens hopes to be a volun- For more information on the Inauguration.” – James Pierogies TH strengthened Wilken’s interest in the Brig through my tours from teer sailor one summer. Erie Maritime Museum and the Davis, sophomore F Buffalo Popcorn Chicken the Niagara. all over the world. I love being “The sailors are really interest- Brig Niagara, visit brigniagara. S Chicken Bacon Swiss Dr. Allan Belovarac, profes- able to experience the ship with ing people. They really love what org. Page 8 FEATURES January 21, 2009 Alumnus Miller believes home sweet ’Hurst

it wouldn’t be home for me. Darfur at the mall and raised First, there is absolutely Mercyhurst prepared me well By Michael Miller I graduated that spring with my over $2,000 for the UN’s work nothing cuter in this world than for the world outside its walls, Contributing writer degree in Religious Studies, and in Sudan as well as two charity a girl with an English accent. and I have never been part of I’d come back in the fall for a Dodge ball Tournaments (with Trust me on this. an institution--before or since, I vividly remember sitting quick student teaching before the third coming up in a couple Second, I can die fulfi lled academically or professionally-- on a bench in front of the Hirt I’d fi nish my Social Studies of months) garnering just under now that I’ve walked across the of which I was more proud. building in the spring of 2005, Education Certifi cate. $1,000 for local charities. “zebra crossing” at Abbey Road. While I was right about that after I had completed the last The year after graduation I Mercyhurst taught me the It was a religious experience. moment in front of Hurt three fi nal exam of my undergraduate saw a lot of job hunting and importance and joy of being a Third, it is more fun to say years ago being important, I was career and looking out at the “You, Me, and Dupree”-esque “life long learner.” “holiday” than “vacation.” wrong about one thing. campus. languishing. A little over a year ago, I spent Seriously. Try it. It turns out Mercyhurst is The moment seemed pregnant However, I fi nally landed a two weeks in England (with a I could go on-and-on, but still home, even if I‘ve “moved with importance as those sorts great job (here is the surprise tiny jaunt to Scotland). it’s enough to say it’s been an away.” It always will be. of moments usually do. For the twist) with my religion degree! While there, I learned a few interesting and exciting few past four years, Mercyhurst was While everyone expected very important lessons. years since graduation. home. I’d get a teaching job fi rst, I And it was a great home. It ended up taking over the Youth gave me wonderful memories Ministry program at St. Jude and treasured relationships Church a little over two years I knew I’d take with me for ago. the rest of my life. But still, I took the passion for social the moment was tinged with justice instilled in me during my sadness. time at Mercyhurst to my job. While I was excited about My youth group and I regularly what my future would hold, work with the Erie City Mission one thing seemed certain: and our local chapter of Habitat Mercyhurst wasn’t going to be for Humanity. home much longer. At least We’ve held a Dance for

Contributed photo Mercyhurst alumnus Michael Miller still thinks of Erie as home. Want to be an aerobics, pilates or spin instructor? The Mercyhurst Athletic Center needs you! If interested, contact Coach Herman at extension 3329

Contributed photo Miller with best friend Carly Chlebus in an England phone or visit him at the MAC. booth. Page 8 FEATURES January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 9 Alumnus Miller believes home sweet ’Hurst PAC to play ‘The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ through the lens of a child’s eye, we’re doing it. By Mason Lorek it wouldn’t be home for me. Darfur at the mall and raised First, there is absolutely Mercyhurst prepared me well no matter how grand the scale We aren’t surprised when the By Michael Miller Staff writer I graduated that spring with my over $2,000 for the UN’s work nothing cuter in this world than for the world outside its walls, or how blurry the picture may German adults give these overly Contributing writer degree in Religious Studies, and in Sudan as well as two charity a girl with an English accent. and I have never been part of be. It reminds me of a lyric simplistic answers to the boy, I’d come back in the fall for a Dodge ball Tournaments (with Trust me on this. an institution--before or since, If you’ve seen the poster or from a band I like called Bears. only to see him run off to the I vividly remember sitting quick student teaching before the third coming up in a couple Second, I can die fulfi lled academically or professionally-- trailer for the fi lm “The Boy in In the song “You Can Tell,” fence to fi nd out for himself. on a bench in front of the Hirt I’d fi nish my Social Studies of months) garnering just under now that I’ve walked across the of which I was more proud. the Striped Pajamas,” you may Charlie McArthur sings, “You We know it’s only a matter building in the spring of 2005, Education Certifi cate. $1,000 for local charities. “zebra crossing” at Abbey Road. While I was right about that feel like you have a pretty good must wonder what’s going of time before he discovers the after I had completed the last The year after graduation I Mercyhurst taught me the It was a religious experience. moment in front of Hurt three idea of what the movie will be through my mind besides the truth. It’s this delayed reaction, fi nal exam of my undergraduate saw a lot of job hunting and importance and joy of being a Third, it is more fun to say years ago being important, I was about. alphabet, counting to six, and this subconscious understanding career and looking out at the “You, Me, and Dupree”-esque “life long learner.” “holiday” than “vacation.” wrong about one thing. A large barbed wire fence prehistoric times…Adjusting to that allows us to emotionally campus. languishing. A little over a year ago, I spent Seriously. Try it. It turns out Mercyhurst is separates a well-dressed boy having to think about more than invest ourselves in a fi lm like The moment seemed pregnant However, I fi nally landed a two weeks in England (with a I could go on-and-on, but still home, even if I‘ve “moved from another whose head is pac.mercyhurst.edu myself is not so simple for me, this. with importance as those sorts great job (here is the surprise tiny jaunt to Scotland). it’s enough to say it’s been an away.” It always will be. shaved and who wears the black ‘The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ will play at the Mary and I know you can tell.” Adjusting to being forced to of moments usually do. For the twist) with my religion degree! While there, I learned a few interesting and exciting few and white stripes of prison D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at The mind is active, even in a think about more than yourself past four years, Mercyhurst was While everyone expected very important lessons. years since graduation. clothing. 2:15 and 8 p.m as part of the Guelcher Film Series. child who cannot count all the isn’t so simple, but when we do, home. I’d get a teaching job fi rst, I The two youths cannot be way to ten. we can appreciate things for And it was a great home. It ended up taking over the Youth any older than eight, so the The thoughts and emotions It is made evident that as We pass down simplistic what they are. gave me wonderful memories Ministry program at St. Jude immediate thought is that the of those involved, the actual much as we struggle today as answers to questions like, “Why “The Boy in the Striped and treasured relationships Church a little over two years second boy is Jewish, and that substance of the subject, is adults to understand how such a are the workers on the farm Pajamas” will be playing at the I knew I’d take with me for ago. this is a Holocaust fi lm. glossed over. genocide was possible, it would wearing striped pajamas?” in Mary D’Angelo Performing the rest of my life. But still, I took the passion for social This notion would be accurate, This is more than just a have been nearly impossible for an effort to somehow maintain Arts Center Wednesday, Jan. 28, the moment was tinged with justice instilled in me during my but only generally speaking, Holocaust fi lm. a child to comprehend it at the innocence or quell curiosity, at 2:15 and 8:00 p.m. sadness. time at Mercyhurst to my job. in the way that attending a What sets it apart is the fact time. but we end up just fanning the Tickets are free for Mercyhurst While I was excited about My youth group and I regularly university is about attaining a it’s shot from the mind set of a However, we are able to see fl ames. students with student ID (one what my future would hold, work with the Erie City Mission degree and starting a career. child. more clearly and more simply And on some level, we know ticket per ID). one thing seemed certain: and our local chapter of Habitat Mercyhurst wasn’t going to be for Humanity. home much longer. At least We’ve held a Dance for Petition asks Obama to name secretary of arts Jones is well-known for pro- Another signer also wrote, He became the fourth presi- laurete is Californian Kay Ryan. By Kyle King ducing Michael Jackson’s album “Arts play a large role in the dent to name a poet to read at For those interested in sign- A & E editor “Thriller” and producing and development of each and every an inauguration, following the ing, the petition to name a Secre- conducting the charity song person on this earth. Without lead of John F. Kennedy, who tary of the Arts has been posted Newly sworn in President of “We Are the World.” proper funding, live perfor- tapped Robert Frost. online at www.petitiononline. the United States Barack Obama As of Tuesday night, more mance will go silent.” The present American poet com/esnyc/petition.html. has already admitted to an ambi- than 161,000 signatures have Some signees signed and

Contributed photo tious plan for his fi rst 100 days been added. proposed particular candidates. Mercyhurst alumnus Michael Miller still thinks of Erie as home. in offi ce. Additionally, a number of Nominated names include trum- Some of his most press- Facebook groups are dedicated peter and composer Wynton Johnson & Johnson ing tasks include closing the to the cause. Marsalis and Jones himself. prison at Guantanamo, restart- Signees are allowed to add Obama clearly appears to be Want to be an aerobics, ing a faltering economy, avert- written comments beside their an advocate of the arts. Properties ing multiple worldwide crises signature. During his inaugural ceremo- and restoring the reputation of Many posters complain that nies, he seemed contemplative pilates or spin instructor? America worldwide. other countries have Ministers and meditative during “Air and Those in the arts community of Culture and the Arts. Simple Gifts,” a John Williams nationwide have an additional One early signee wrote, “The piece composed for the occa- The Mercyhurst Athletic Center proposal for Obama: create a arts elevate the human spirit to sion and performed by cellist new cabinet position, secretary great heights. They are a true Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perl- HOUSES FOR RENT needs you! of the arts. impression of the artist’s soul. man, pianist Gabriela Montero The grass roots, petition- They are certainly God-given and clarinetist Anthony McGill. If interested, contact Coach Herman at extension 3329 based movement was suppos- gifts to make this world a more Obama commissioned poet Starting June 1, 2009 edly started by Quincy Jones, beautiful place.” Elizabeth Alexander to recite a Contributed photo or visit him at the MAC. the 75-year-old African-Ameri- Another later signee wrote, poem written in commemora- Miller with best friend Carly Chlebus in an England phone can musician and producer who “The arts are the expression of tion of his historic inaugura- 814-860-8817 booth. goes by the sobriquet Q. a society’s soul.” tion. Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 21, 2009 Forsthoefel appears in ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ summit focusing on how to solve Chinese goods. and clarity and appreciation,” conference, he received each of By Kyle King the new millennium’s most chal- Forsthoefel went on the trip as Forsthoefel said. us personally, offering a blessing A & E editor lenging problems and most grip- an observer and participated in Forsthoefel was not working to us in the form of a kata, silk ping crises. small group breakout sessions. on a project at the time, but later scarf. I must admit I did feel that Mercyhurst College’s Religious The Wakan Foundation for the “I had a very good friend, completed “Soulsong,” a book I received a blessing, some grace Studies Department Chair Dr. Arts had a fi ve-person crew fi lm Wayne Teasdale, with whom I on models of holiness, and used from a holy presence. And that Thomas Forsthoefel appears in more than 140 hours of footage shared similar experiences and the Dalai Lama’s example to illus- was special and mysterious, and I this week’s Guelcher Film Series of the event, which they turned values—travels to India, staying trate the “Holiness of Calm” and think has had an impact on me.” documentary, “Dalai Lama into a full-length documentary. at the ashram of the late Benedic- the path to meditation. Darvich is currently touring Renaissance.” Harrison Ford provided nar- tine monk, Bede Griffi ths, and an His latest book, “The Dalai the Northeast region promoting Forsthoefel will introduce the ration of the week’s events, appreciation for the importance Lama: The Essential Writings,” “Dalai Lama Renaissance.” fi lm along with director Khashyar beginning with the group’s trav- and need for interfaith dialogue. was released last year and is a The fi lm has taken home a Darvich and fi eld questions for els through India and arrival in He was a leading organizer of compilation of His Holiness the myriad of awards and praise, Darvich after both sessions. Dharamsala, the Lama’s home. the conference and invited me to Dalai Lama’s most important and including 12 wins at fi lm festivals “Dalai Lama Renaissance” Also captured were feuds join,” Forsthoefel said. effective writings. worldwide and eight other offi - centers around a group of 40 between featured participants “There was actually some ten- Forsthoefel plans to use the cial selections. innovative thinkers, including art- and so-called silent observers. sion at the conference because book in his Buddhism courses at The fi lm plays at the Mary ists, scholars, physicists, astrono- By the close of the summit, the of the two-tiered approach [of Mercyhurst. D’Angelo Performing Arts mers, business leaders, doctors group achieved a measure of participants and observers], “It’s odd to say that I ‘met’ the Center Wednesday, Jan. 21, at and authors. synthesis. which seemed a bit hierarchical Dalai Lama, because I did not 2:15 and 8 p.m. The group was invited by the The group’s resolution resulted and lacking some spontaneity. enjoy formal introductions or Tickets are $4 for students, $5 Dalai Lama of Tibet in 1999 in the Lama considering their But the tension itself was, in the simple conversation,” Forsthoefel for adults and free to students to participate in a week-long proposal to universally boycott end, good, as it provoked insight said. “However, at the end of the with Mercyhurst ID. ’Hurst sophomore works as Aware music rep

Aware artists and befriend amazing musicians and, By Casey Harvilla include posting best of all, watch unknown artists Contributing writer fl yers, handing become respected in the music out samplers and industry. It would be an understatement promoting at Some bands I have worked to simply say I like music. competing shows. with include The Working As the proud owner of an In the past, Title, Five for Fighting and The iTunes library spanning 304.3 Aware has done Heyday. These are just a few of days, I honestly do not know what projects for the lesser-known bands who are my life would be like without it. Coldplay, Jason affi liated with Aware. Almost three years ago, I found Mraz, Tyrone Bigger names such as John something that would not only Wells and James Mayer, The Fray and Motion aid, but also feed my music awarerecords.com Morrison. City Soundtrack are also part of obsession. Aware Records made its name in the music business releasing compilation Being an Aware Aware Records. One day, as I was surfi ng the CDs in the 1990s and now has contracts through Columbia Records with Rep is pretty Reps usually receive advance Internet trying to fi nd some artists such as Five For Fighting, John Mayer, Mat Kearney and Train. amazing. Reps are copies of albums by these artists. new music, I came across Aware involved in nearly Aside from the free swag and Records, an independent record Some of their early fi nds In 1994, one year after its every stage of artist other perks of being a rep, my company based in Evanston, Ill. included John Mayer, Train, Five creation, Aware founder Gregg development, from promoting favorite part is connecting with Aware’s mission as a record For Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Latterman started the Aware shows and handing out samplers reps across the country, fi nding label is simply to fi nd the best Matchbox 20, Hootie and the Rep Program as a way to involve to hosting CD listening parties out about other new bands unsigned artists and bands in the Blowfi sh, Better Than Ezra, music fans in the industry. and attending free concerts. through them and watching the country. As an independent label, Edwin McCain and The Verve There are approximately 900 I have been an Aware Rep independent music industry Aware’s approach to marketing Pipe. reps across the U.S. and Canada, since March 2006 and I love grow, one band at a time. has always been grass roots and Aware now has a separate located in both major and minor every minute of it. For more information about word-of-mouth. management team, A Square, markets. T he varied locations I have had the opportunity to Aware Records or to inquire Aware made its name in with a stable of recording artists of reps help Aware immensely promote bands at huge concerts about becoming an Aware Rep, the music business releasing as clientele, including The Fray with marketing projects. T hese (including free tickets!), sell you can visit their Web site, compilation CDs in the 1990s. and Liz Phair. projects are usually for non- merchandise at shows, meet and www.awaremusic.com. Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 11 Forsthoefel appears in ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ ‘Celebrate Dance’ exhibit opens in Cummings summit focusing on how to solve Chinese goods. and clarity and appreciation,” conference, he received each of By Kyle King the new millennium’s most chal- Forsthoefel went on the trip as Forsthoefel said. us personally, offering a blessing Other artists cases because of their large A & E editor By Sarah Mastrocola lenging problems and most grip- an observer and participated in Forsthoefel was not working to us in the form of a kata, silk played with size. Staff Writer ping crises. small group breakout sessions. on a project at the time, but later scarf. I must admit I did feel that perspective even “Ballerina Tauna Hunter” by Mercyhurst College’s Religious The Wakan Foundation for the “I had a very good friend, completed “Soulsong,” a book I received a blessing, some grace further, such as in Andrew Burton pictures the Studies Department Chair Dr. Arts had a fi ve-person crew fi lm Wayne Teasdale, with whom I on models of holiness, and used from a holy presence. And that The Mercyhurst College an image by Vance Dance Chair in her former days Thomas Forsthoefel appears in more than 140 hours of footage shared similar experiences and the Dalai Lama’s example to illus- was special and mysterious, and I Cummings Gallery is currently Lupher in which as a ballet dancer, and “Dying this week’s Guelcher Film Series of the event, which they turned values—travels to India, staying trate the “Holiness of Calm” and think has had an impact on me.” housing a display entitled the dancer appears Swan” by Brad Lethaby depicts documentary, “Dalai Lama into a full-length documentary. at the ashram of the late Benedic- the path to meditation. Darvich is currently touring “Celebrate Dance,” which to be swimming or the classic scene of the dying Renaissance.” Harrison Ford provided nar- tine monk, Bede Griffi ths, and an His latest book, “The Dalai the Northeast region promoting exhibits works that show “the leaping out of the swan, a solo originally danced by Forsthoefel will introduce the ration of the week’s events, appreciation for the importance Lama: The Essential Writings,” “Dalai Lama Renaissance.” essence of dance captured in canvas. famous ballerina Anna Pavlova fi lm along with director Khashyar beginning with the group’s trav- and need for interfaith dialogue. was released last year and is a The fi lm has taken home a art.” The settings of in the 19th century. Darvich and fi eld questions for els through India and arrival in He was a leading organizer of compilation of His Holiness the myriad of awards and praise, Michael Fuhrman and John the images vary as Sophomore Laura McCarty Darvich after both sessions. Dharamsala, the Lama’s home. the conference and invited me to Dalai Lama’s most important and including 12 wins at fi lm festivals Vanco worked as curators for well, with dance said of the exhibit, “The art “Dalai Lama Renaissance” Also captured were feuds join,” Forsthoefel said. effective writings. worldwide and eight other offi - this special exhibit. shown in scenes work was very expressive.” centers around a group of 40 between featured participants “There was actually some ten- Forsthoefel plans to use the cial selections. Fuhrman is a Mercyhurst ranging from the “The art was visually innovative thinkers, including art- and so-called silent observers. sion at the conference because book in his Buddhism courses at The fi lm plays at the Mary dance alumnus who now directs standard stage or appealing,” sophomore graphic ists, scholars, physicists, astrono- By the close of the summit, the of the two-tiered approach [of Mercyhurst. D’Angelo Performing Arts the Mary D’Angelo PAC, and a photography design major Samantha Williams mers, business leaders, doctors group achieved a measure of participants and observers], “It’s odd to say that I ‘met’ the Center Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Vanco is the director of the Erie backdrop to the said. and authors. synthesis. which seemed a bit hierarchical Dalai Lama, because I did not 2:15 and 8 p.m. Art Museum. sands of Presque The Cummings Art Gallery The group was invited by the The group’s resolution resulted and lacking some spontaneity. enjoy formal introductions or Tickets are $4 for students, $5 The gallery reception for Sarah Mastrocola photo Isle. is open for viewing Tuesday Dalai Lama of Tibet in 1999 in the Lama considering their But the tension itself was, in the simple conversation,” Forsthoefel for adults and free to students “Celebrate Dance” was held on ‘Celebrate Dance’ includes both paintings and photography. The exhibit The paintings through Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. and to participate in a week-long proposal to universally boycott end, good, as it provoked insight said. “However, at the end of the with Mercyhurst ID. Thursday, Jan. 15, from 7 to 9 premiered Thursday, Jan. 15, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 1. in the collection Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. p.m. are especially “Celebrate Dance” opened This reception involved an noticeable, because Thursday, Jan. 8. array of refreshments as well as of their minority among the The display will be open ’Hurst sophomore works as Aware music rep the opportunity to view the art. many photographs, and in some through Sunday, Feb. 1. The collection includes works Aware artists and befriend amazing musicians and, by Erie artists Art Becker, Ed By Casey Harvilla include posting best of all, watch unknown artists Bernik, Mark Fainstein, Rick Contributing writer fl yers, handing become respected in the music Klein, Brad Lethaby and Vance out samplers and industry. Lupher, who also arranged and It would be an understatement promoting at Some bands I have worked installed the exhibit. DOWNLOAD to simply say I like music. competing shows. with include The Working Works are included from the As the proud owner of an In the past, Title, Five for Fighting and The collection of Tauna Hunter, iTunes library spanning 304.3 Aware has done Heyday. These are just a few of Dance Department Chair at Fastball “Our Misunderstanding” days, I honestly do not know what projects for the lesser-known bands who are Mercyhurst College, as well as Where did Fastball go after 1997 without my life would be like without it. Coldplay, Jason affi liated with Aware. from Mark Santillano, assistant ever knowing the way? Since “All the Pain Almost three years ago, I found Mraz, Tyrone Bigger names such as John professor of dance and co- Scoot Williams photo Money Can Buy” sold more than a million something that would not only Wells and James Mayer, The Fray and Motion director of modern dance Sophomore Ryan Lanzel looks at photography from the copies, they tumbled, much like the elderly aid, but also feed my music awarerecords.com Morrison. City Soundtrack are also part of company SoMar Dance Works, ‘Celebrate Dance’ exhibit at Cummings Gallery. Performing couple about whom ‘The Way’ was written. obsession. Aware Records made its name in the music business releasing compilation Being an Aware Aware Records. which is pictured in several of Arts Center director Michael Fuhrman and Erie Art Museum One day, as I was surfi ng the CDs in the 1990s and now has contracts through Columbia Records with Rep is pretty Reps usually receive advance the displayed photographs. director John Vanco served as guest curators for the exhibit. Del Amitri “Roll on Me” Internet trying to fi nd some artists such as Five For Fighting, John Mayer, Mat Kearney and Train. amazing. Reps are copies of albums by these artists. In addition, Art Therapy Speaking of 90’s one-hit wonders, even new music, I came across Aware involved in nearly Aside from the free swag and professor Cathlyn Hahn also photographer for the Mercyhurst display. the most discerning listeners would Records, an independent record Some of their early fi nds In 1994, one year after its every stage of artist other perks of being a rep, my loaned images for the gallery dancers. Some pieces show standard have problems naming this Scottish company based in Evanston, Ill. included John Mayer, Train, Five creation, Aware founder Gregg development, from promoting favorite part is connecting with exhibit. The Mercyhurst Liturgical stage shots, while others were band, formed in 1980, as the authors of Aware’s mission as a record For Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Latterman started the Aware shows and handing out samplers reps across the country, fi nding “Celebrate Dance” consists Dance Ensemble and SoMar taken from backstage. this song, also on their latest CD, ‘Hatful of Rain.’ label is simply to fi nd the best Matchbox 20, Hootie and the Rep Program as a way to involve to hosting CD listening parties out about other new bands primarily of photography, as well Dance Works, which include Some artists made use of unsigned artists and bands in the Blowfi sh, Better Than Ezra, music fans in the industry. and attending free concerts. through them and watching the as a few paintings, lithographs Mercyhurst student dancers, blurred images and silhouettes, The Thorns “Long Sweet Summer Night” country. As an independent label, Edwin McCain and The Verve There are approximately 900 I have been an Aware Rep independent music industry and sculptures. were featured within these while others went for a more For those of you needing a pick-me-up Aware’s approach to marketing Pipe. reps across the U.S. and Canada, since March 2006 and I love grow, one band at a time. Many of the photographs photographs. straightforward depiction of the from depressing wintry weather, check has always been grass roots and Aware now has a separate located in both major and minor every minute of it. For more information about picture alumni and current Although most of the works dancers. out this acoustic trio featuring Shawn word-of-mouth. management team, A Square, markets. T he varied locations I have had the opportunity to Aware Records or to inquire students of the Dance capture moments from ballet A few images capture only the Mullins, most known for “Lullaby,” Mat- Aware made its name in with a stable of recording artists of reps help Aware immensely promote bands at huge concerts about becoming an Aware Rep, Department, especially in and modern dance, and not feet of the dancers, while most thew Sweet and Pete Droge. The supergroup released the music business releasing as clientele, including The Fray with marketing projects. T hese (including free tickets!), sell you can visit their Web site, the work of Rick Klein, other forms, still a good deal include the whole scene of the only one CD, back in 2003. Also check out “No Blue compilation CDs in the 1990s. and Liz Phair. projects are usually for non- merchandise at shows, meet and www.awaremusic.com. who is frequently hired as a of variety is present within the dance. Sky” and “Dragonfl y.” Page 12 OPINION January 21, 2009 The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst Colle ge, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed t o [email protected]. Jennings’ resolutions Hazel get feedback The fi res back For someone who brags so readers by bragging about your- would like By Hazel Jennings openly about her uniqueness, self, Ms. Jennings, why don’t you to make Contributing writer you sure do adhere to the “ever- try actually writing about the it known Inbox: popular, ever-unoriginal” prin- cultural topics you claim to care that I do, The article was obviously a ciple of conforming to non- about so much? indeed, Where satiric jab at people who hold conformity. Here’s a news fl ash for you, appreciate themselves to a ridiculous I, as a Merciad reader, expect Merciad staff: People want sarcasm readers share standard of underground to read more in a college news- to read about things with sub- as much culture pretension. paper’s Arts and Entertainment stance, things they can relate to. as the their thoughts. I’m sorry you felt alienated, section than a self-righteous Audiences typically don’t next thick- because you failed to recognize want people actually to enjoy rant from one of its staff writ- want to be ostracized by some rimmed glasses-wearing, indie a humor piece. reading your stuff – keep your ers (“Hazel Jennings makes A elitist braggart of a columnist rock-listening young adult. At least you have your thick- ego in check. & E New Year’s resolutions,” who blabs about how great she You write with a relatively rimmed glasses and indie- Vol. 82, No. 12). is for nearly 500 words. amusing amount of fl air, I’ll rock to make you an authority Kryssy Smith Instead of alienating your I anticipate your criticism and give you that. However, if you on nonconformity. Students cure crises with nights out never expect, dancing in ways ing me) we tend to have some Why is it so fun? nities or how our time together By Jordan you didn’t even think possible. hilarious stories. It is completely out of is quickly dwindling. Zangaro Letting loose of all the week’s But more than anything, our school persona. We are We aren’t worried the econ- Staff writer stressors, people get so funky when I turn the last corner of all studious, responsible and omy is failing or h ow older with their dance moves you the staircase and hit the dance put-together girls. And really, generations are constantly talk- Our world is in crisis. cannot help ing about how ridiculous our I have written many articles but smile generation is becoming. For that about the problems our society the entire night, and that night only, we are is facing and how we should time. When only making sure of one thing: approach and handle them. hits like We are making fools of our- There are so many things “Thriller” selves and loving it. It makes a causing anxiety to the point or a classic wonderful Thursday morning to of collapsing. Alternative: from high discuss how ridiculous the night Go to The Cornerstone on school like before was. Wednesday nights. “Air Force We all take turns shower- Don’t worry. I am 21 years Ones” ing and putting ourselves back old and I am allowed to be comes on, together so we can carry on there. But let me tell you, the crowd with our week. But those nights there is not a problem in the of slightly- are something I know you have world on Wednesday nights intoxicated all encountered. at Mercyhurst. people I missed out on those nights Sitting around with your clos- scream like for a long time and encour- est friends, knowing how diffi - they’ve just Heather Donovan photo age you all to let loose and Mercyhurst students posing during a night off from term stress and studying cult it would be to spend more all won a mil- embrace them. than 10 dollars the entire night lion dollars. fl oor on a Wednesday night, I we only hang out with each Because, even though you is just the start of it. There is one group of people am positive I will see one of my other anyway. may wish you didn’t get kicked Walking downstairs to the I love to reference and write fantastic roommates breaking it Maybe because of the out of the bathroom after dance fl oor is probably one about in particular, and that down so hard sweat has slicked sweat issue. having a heart to heart with of the most intensely fun and is my roommates. Living in back her previously beautiful But I assure you, for one night your roommate for two hours, exciting things awaiting most such close quarters with so hair. Or, “someone’s” pants rip a week, we are not worried about you won’t ever regret the night patrons. You see people you many girls (seven not includ- from dancing at 150 percent. money, the future, job opportu- or the memory. Page 12 OPINION January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 OPINION Page 13 The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst Colle ge, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed t o [email protected]. Making distinctions beyond color

Jennings’ resolutions Hazel 139 countries? the housing market would have getting ahead, for we can sit on Brother will be there to make By Thomas Kubica Oh man, I bet 200 years been fi ne. McCain understood the couch and let them get taxed sure the lenders don’t suffer the Contributing writer get feedback fi res back ago, no one would have ever you can’t promote a free-market to death while they try. consequences of lending to you. The thought, if we ever allowed the system without catching the big Both the old white guy and Don’t feel bad. By Hazel Jennings For someone who brags so readers by bragging about your- would like Only in the land of the free did government to take 50 percent boys when they fall. the young black man have plans It’ll just mean a little higher tax Contributing writer openly about her uniqueness, self, Ms. Jennings, why don’t you to make Americans have the opportunity of our paychecks through one Even further, Americans had to solve our problems. to pay for more bailouts, maybe you sure do adhere to the “ever- try actually writing about the it known Inbox: to vote for an old white guy or form or another of taxes, we the opportunity to vote for a So don’t worry. a little less freedom and possibly popular, ever-unoriginal” prin- cultural topics you claim to care that I do, The article was obviously a a young black guy in the recent could decide which class of candidate that would solve all Stop trying to fi gure out how a little more government ciple of conforming to non- about so much? indeed, Where satiric jab at people who hold presidential election. people should get some of their problems. to live within your means. Stop control of our lives. But, that’s conformity. Here’s a news fl ash for you, appreciate themselves to a ridiculous Never have Americans had it back. Whether it was the old white working so hard to pay your a small price to pay to protect I, as a Merciad reader, expect Merciad staff: People want sarcasm readers share standard of underground such a distinction in color and We also had the unique fart or the young black stud, no bills. Stop worrying. the American tradition of to read more in a college news- to read about things with sub- as much their thoughts. culture pretension. age to choose from. We were opportunity to vote longer did Americans have to Go buy some cool stuff on security fi rst. paper’s Arts and Entertainment stance, things they can relate to. as the I’m sorry you felt alienated, truly blessed with choice. for a man who really crumble from the burden of your credit card. With this kind of prospect section than a self-righteous Audiences typically don’t next thick- because you failed to recognize want people actually to enjoy Could anyone 200 years ago understands economics. self-reliance and responsibility. Quit your job and stop for hope, no matter who won, rant from one of its staff writ- want to be ostracized by some rimmed glasses-wearing, indie a humor piece. reading your stuff – keep your imagine we would have the This one was a win-win. No longer do we have the moral paying the mortgage. When I think Americans can offi cially ers (“Hazel Jennings makes A elitist braggart of a columnist rock-listening young adult. At least you have your thick- ego in check. option to either keep spending Obama understands obligation to take care of our you can’t pay your credit cards say it really doesn’t matter if the & E New Year’s resolutions,” who blabs about how great she You write with a relatively rimmed glasses and indie- nearly a trillion dollars a year deregulation caused our neighbors directly, for we can and/or housing payments, Big president is black or white. Vol. 82, No. 12). is for nearly 500 words. amusing amount of fl air, I’ll rock to make you an authority maintaining troops in 140 Kryssy Smith problems; had the government do it through an impersonal Instead of alienating your I anticipate your criticism and give you that. However, if you on nonconformity. countries around the world, or just regulated the banks more government institution. bringing them home from Iraq after it forced them to make No longer will we have to so we would only have them in loans to unqualifi ed debtors, worry about our neighbors Students cure crises with nights out never expect, dancing in ways ing me) we tend to have some Why is it so fun? nities or how our time together Hoping for a new approach By Jordan you didn’t even think possible. hilarious stories. It is completely out of is quickly dwindling. If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. Zangaro Letting loose of all the week’s But more than anything, our school persona. We are We aren’t worried the econ- Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Staff writer stressors, people get so funky when I turn the last corner of all studious, responsible and omy is failing or h ow older Obama in the Middle East Casey Greene Editor-in-Chief editormerciad with their dance moves you the staircase and hit the dance put-together girls. And really, generations are constantly talk- JoEllen Marsh Managing Editor mgeditormerciad Our world is in crisis. cannot help ing about how ridiculous our out. Now where should they antagonist of the Palestinians, Amanda Valauri News Editor newsmerciad I have written many articles but smile generation is becoming. For that By Seth go? The Israeli’s will continue will lead to less resentment Javi Cubillos Features Editor featuremerciad about the problems our society the entire night, and that night only, we are Hallam to blow things up in Gaza as from the Middle East towards Heather Donovan Opinion Editor opinionmerciad is facing and how we should time. When only making sure of one thing: Staff writer long as they have the support of the U.S. Brad Moehringer Sports Editor sportsmerciad approach and handle them. hits like We are making fools of our- the U.S. The U.S. treating Israel like the Sam Sellinger Sports Editor sportsmerciad There are so many things “Thriller” selves and loving it. It makes a Israel really needs to leave Israel needs to learn child that can do nothing wrong Kyle King A&E entertainmentmerciad causing anxiety to the point or a classic wonderful Thursday morning to Palestine alone. Think about it, WWII isn’t a justifi cation for is, in itself, wrong. The new Scoot Williams Photographer photomerciad of collapsing. Alternative: from high discuss how ridiculous the night if you were surrounded administration Tyler Stauffer Photographer photomerciad Go to The Cornerstone on school like before was. by people you hate, you needs to view Caitlin Bly Advertising Manager admerciad Wednesday nights. “Air Force We all take turns shower- would want to shoot Israel, as it Gretchen Yori Copy Editor copymerciad Don’t worry. I am 21 years Ones” ing and putting ourselves back rockets at them as well. “ Israel really needs to is, an overly Ashley Pastor General Assignment apasto22 old and I am allowed to be comes on, together so we can carry on Hopefully, the Obama agg ressive Bill Welch Adviser wwelch there. But let me tell you, the crowd with our week. But those nights administration brings leave Palestine alone. nation, which Brian Sheridan Adviser bsheridan there is not a problem in the of slightly- are something I know you have change when dealing ” feels no military world on Wednesday nights intoxicated all encountered. with Israel. Just because Seth Halllam boundaries. The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst at Mercyhurst. the Palestinians are people I missed out on those nights The Obama College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of Sitting around with your clos- scream like for a long time and encour- viewed as inferior does not mean bombing everyone administration can change this. est friends, knowing how diffi - they’ve just Heather Donovan photo age you all to let loose and they are and shouldn’t be treated they think is a harm finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) Mercyhurst students posing during a night off from term stress and studying The Palestinians should 824-2376. cult it would be to spend more all won a mil- embrace them. as such. to them. continue as is; this situation is than 10 dollars the entire night lion dollars. fl oor on a Wednesday night, I we only hang out with each Because, even though you The Obama administration If they keep this up mentality attracting attention to the Middle is just the start of it. There is one group of people am positive I will see one of my other anyway. may wish you didn’t get kicked should take note of the previous it will lead to their end, and East, and making people think The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed Walking downstairs to the I love to reference and write fantastic roommates breaking it Maybe because of the out of the bathroom after president’s administration. because of all the people Israel may just be using WWII and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the dance fl oor is probably one about in particular, and that down so hard sweat has slicked sweat issue. having a heart to heart with After WWII, the Jews came who have vested interests in and the U.S. as a shield for their letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters of the most intensely fun and back her previously beautiful But I assure you, for one night the situation, the world as we is my roommates. Living in your roommate for two hours, and took over their so-called crimes against humanity. are due Mondays. by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit exciting things awaiting most such close quarters with so hair. Or, “someone’s” pants rip a week, we are not worried about you won’t ever regret the night “homeland.” The Palestinian know it. Blowing up the U.N. offi ce is letters to box PH 485 or via e-mail at [email protected]. patrons. You see people you many girls (seven not includ- from dancing at 150 percent. money, the future, job opportu- or the memory. people were ruthlessly shut- Also, being a mediator, not a a perfect example. Page 14 OPINION January 21, 2009 Holiday Escaping a daily drone equality An out-of-the-ordinary pastime local bars. gym. I can bet we have all been By Amanda Valauri By Hayley O’Hare But why not stay in from in the situation where waiting News Editor Contributing writer the cold and curl up with a for something or someone can great book? seem like a boring eternity. Our nation’s first black It’s clearly a coincidence College students should I am in no way encouraging If you had a good book I president was sworn into Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday read more. you to neglect the assignments am sure you would be thankful office yesterday. Jan. 20, and national celebration were I know that sounds utterly from your professors; I am only for the extra time to get a few 2009, was not only a his- the day before President Barack ridiculous and you might want presenting an alternative way pages read. torical moment our children Obama was inaugurated. to throw your heaviest text to spend the leisure time you Currently, my friends and I are will surely ask about but the While this may be true, I feel book at me right now, but let do have. reading the Twilight series and start of a new era. we are overlooking some equal me explain. With all of the A book can be something while some of us have fi nished importance national holidays. assignments, papers, research you carry with you and when the four books and others are Thinking about current events and tests constantly running the opportunity presents itself just beginning the exciting story, in our nation, I feel like we need our lives, it is important to you can dive into the story as an it has given us something to to draw attention to equally do something for our own escape from everyday life. talk about. important national holidays. personal entertainment. Opportunistic times include: Passing books from friend to Our nation is seeing big Of course, there are always waiting for the bus, in between friend and recommending them changes, but what about the options of hanging out with classes, traveling or something to each other can be fun and a our veterans? friends, working out, watching to help pass the time while way to share something other Veterans of wars we study in movies and frequenting the biking your daily miles at the than the latest gossip. history textbooks and veterans of our current war are arguably The now former Presi- equally signifi cant as a civil dent Bush will be vacating rights leader’s birthday. Mascots causing concern for the White House, but an Without belittling the unlucky village will be get- importance of Martin Luther ethnic group representation ting their idiot back. King Jr. Day, I think it is important to not forget our vets. the Patriot’s mascot and I con- try to appeal to people’s reason They symbolize a commitment By Rhonda sider myself patriotic. I’m met with claims and very to our daily freedoms and safety Marable I think all the American Indi- poor, erroneous excuses as to just as MLK symbolizes equality Staff writer ans want is money; I mean they why these mascots are not a big among races. wait this whole time to complain deal. I realize and acknowledge So the picture staring back at about mascots when they didn’t I know I can’t make anyone MLK’s symbolic signifi cance, yet me of a wide-grinned, bright say anything when they were feel a certain way; but how we are valuing the achievements red face with a feather attached fi rst introduced. Who cares if can some of us not put our- of one man versus the to their head is apparently the they were introduced during a selves in the shoes of those contributions an entire sector cause of some controversy. time when there was a lot of we’re mocking? of our society. I don’t see why though, I racism and nobody cared what Some people just don’t get it The ancient Mayan calen- Why is MLK day celebrated mean it’s just a cartoon, cartoons they thought anyway? and continue on with claims like, dar predicts the end of the on the day of his birth? As couldn’t possibly represent any- I mean we’re not racist now “It wouldn’t bother me if there world at 2012, a daunting national holidays go, the only thing derogatory or defaming. so what’s the problem? were a team called the Chicago thought considering the other birthday we celebrate in It’s not as if those cartoons Do any of the above sen- Whities/Negroes/Beaners, I new year. We don’t know that fashion is Christmas. depicting Asians with squinty tences make sense to any of think it’d be funny.” what’s uglier, apocalypse (Feb. 16, is “Washington’s eyes and a long braid in their you? I would hope they would Just because you’re not theories or the people who Birthday” as written in the hair are really all racist. sound incredibly stupid to offended, doesn’t mean some- believe them. United States Code, but I mean that’s what Asians everyone but sadly, these are thing isn’t offensive. nation wide it is celebrated as generally look like. But Ameri- some of the reasons I get as to And the poor excuses you “Presidents Day.”) can Indian cartoons, what harm why American Indian mascots come up with to avoid changing Please e-mail any suggestions to Are we holding MLK in could those have? aren’t racist. your attitude is one of the most [email protected]. such high esteem that not only It’s just a mascot and symbol Trust me, there are many pathetic ways to hide the fact The GB&U is a compilation of is he more important than our of a sports team. I don’t think more reasons fans and non- you care little about the feel- student opinions. veterans, but he is on the same Indians should be offended fans alike defend the use of ings of others or worse, are in level as Jesus Christ? because I’m not offended, by American Indian mascots. As I fact, racist. Page 14 OPINION January 21, 2009 Holiday Escaping a daily drone equality An out-of-the-ordinary pastime local bars. gym. I can bet we have all been By Amanda Valauri By Hayley O’Hare But why not stay in from in the situation where waiting Men’s Hockey...... Jan. 16, W 2-1, Sacred Heart News Editor Contributing writer the cold and curl up with a for something or someone can Jan. 17, W 7-0, Sacred Heart great book? seem like a boring eternity. Our nation’s first black Women’s Hockey...... Jan. 16, L 3-2, No. 10 Connecticut It’s clearly a coincidence College students should I am in no way encouraging If you had a good book I president was sworn into J an. 17, W 5-2, No. 10 Connecticut Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday read more. you to neglect the assignments am sure you would be thankful office yesterday. Jan. 20, Men’s Basketball...... Jan. 14, L 68-53, Slippery Rock and national celebration were I know that sounds utterly from your professors; I am only for the extra time to get a few 2009, was not only a his- J an. 17, L 59-48, Indiana (Pa.) the day before President Barack ridiculous and you might want presenting an alternative way pages read. torical moment our children Women’s Basketball...... Jan. 14, W 80-66, Slippery Rock Obama was inaugurated. to throw your heaviest text to spend the leisure time you Currently, my friends and I are will surely ask about but the J an. 17, L 74-56, Indiana (Pa.) While this may be true, I feel book at me right now, but let do have. reading the Twilight series and start of a new era. Wrestling...... Jan. 17, L 31-6, Pitt-Johnstown we are overlooking some equal me explain. With all of the A book can be something while some of us have fi nished importance national holidays. assignments, papers, research you carry with you and when the four books and others are Barnett steps down as athletic director Editors Game of the Week: Thinking about current events and tests constantly running the opportunity presents itself just beginning the exciting story, This week we suggest heading over to the Mercyhurst College Ice in our nation, I feel like we need our lives, it is important to you can dive into the story as an it has given us something to to fi nd Barnett’s replacement. the past two years. By Brad Moehringer Center on Friday and Saturday night as the men’s hockey team to draw attention to equally do something for our own escape from everyday life. talk about. Aaron Kemp, assistant athletic Barnett’s career also includes Sports editor takes on Atlantic Hockey rival Connecticut. The Lakers are in the important national holidays. personal entertainment. Opportunistic times include: Passing books from friend to director, will take over Barnett’s a stint as director of athletics midst of a nine-game home stand and look to continue their two Our nation is seeing big Of course, there are always waiting for the bus, in between friend and recommending them duties on an interim basis with for NCAA Division III Becker game winning streak this weekend. Both games are scheduled to changes, but what about the options of hanging out with classes, traveling or something to each other can be fun and a Mercyhurst College Provost the help of Sara Headly, also an College in Wochester, Mass. begin at 7:05 p.m. our veterans? friends, working out, watching to help pass the time while way to share something other Dr. James Adovasio announced assistant athletic director. where he was also the men’s Veterans of wars we study in movies and frequenting the biking your daily miles at the than the latest gossip. via e-mail Monday night that Barnett, originally from hockey coach. history textbooks and veterans Craig Barnett has resigned his Oakville, ON, began his Mer- Barnett earned a bachelor’s Two Lakers take home Weekly AHA Awards After a weekend sweep of Atlantic Hockey rival Sacred Heart of our current war are arguably The now former Presi- position as director of athletics. cyhurst career as assistant men’s degree in marketing from Platts- two members of the Mercyhurst College men’s hockey team took equally signifi cant as a civil dent Bush will be vacating Barnett cited personal rea- hockey coach and ice center burgh State in New York and a home weekly AHA awards. Sophomore Steve Cameron was rights leader’s birthday. Mascots causing concern for the White House, but an sons for his resignation, accord- director from 1991-93. masters degree in sports admin- named AHA Player of the Week and sophomore Ryan Zapolski Without belittling the unlucky village will be get- ing to a news release sent by the He then returned to Mercy- istration from Kent State. was named AHA Goaltender of the Week. importance of Martin Luther ethnic group representation ting their idiot back. college. hurst in 2006 as associate direc- Barnett and his wife Andrea King Jr. Day, I think it is Adovasio announced that a tor of athletics before taking are the parents of three chil- important to not forget our vets. the Patriot’s mascot and I con- try to appeal to people’s reason national search will now begin over as director of athletics for dren. Shields named PSAC Wrestler of the Week They symbolize a commitment By Rhonda sider myself patriotic. I’m met with claims and very Sophomore Josh Shields of the Mercyhurst College wrestling team to our daily freedoms and safety Marable I think all the American Indi- poor, erroneous excuses as to took home Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Wrestler of the just as MLK symbolizes equality Staff writer ans want is money; I mean they why these mascots are not a big Wrestling falls to Pitt Johnstown; Shields takes down No.1 Week. In Shields’ lone match of the week, he took down the among races. wait this whole time to complain deal. No.-1 ranked wrestler in his weight class 7-0. By Samantha Sellinger I realize and acknowledge So the picture staring back at about mascots when they didn’t I know I can’t make anyone Sports editor MLK’s symbolic signifi cance, yet me of a wide-grinned, bright say anything when they were feel a certain way; but how we are valuing the achievements red face with a feather attached fi rst introduced. Who cares if can some of us not put our- of one man versus the to their head is apparently the they were introduced during a selves in the shoes of those Mercyhurst College wrestler, contributions an entire sector cause of some controversy. time when there was a lot of we’re mocking? sophomore Josh Shields has of our society. I don’t see why though, I racism and nobody cared what Some people just don’t get it The ancient Mayan calen- been busy making a name for Why is MLK day celebrated mean it’s just a cartoon, cartoons they thought anyway? and continue on with claims like, dar predicts the end of the himself this season and added on the day of his birth? As couldn’t possibly represent any- I mean we’re not racist now “It wouldn’t bother me if there world at 2012, a daunting an impressive win to his resume national holidays go, the only thing derogatory or defaming. so what’s the problem? were a team called the Chicago thought considering the this past week. other birthday we celebrate in It’s not as if those cartoons Do any of the above sen- Whities/Negroes/Beaners, I new year. We don’t know Shields defeated the Pennsyl- that fashion is Christmas. depicting Asians with squinty tences make sense to any of think it’d be funny.” what’s uglier, apocalypse vania State Athletic Conference Ryan Zapolski-Men’s Hockey theories or the people who (Feb. 16, is “Washington’s eyes and a long braid in their you? I would hope they would Just because you’re not (PSAC) Division II No. 1 ranked Scoot Williams photo This sophomore goaltender picked up back-to-back wins over Birthday” as written in the hair are really all racist. sound incredibly stupid to offended, doesn’t mean some- believe them. wrestler, Kyle Keane from Pitt- Sophomore Josh Shields defeats the No.1-ranked wrestler in Sacred Heart on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 to earn our Athlete of the United States Code, but I mean that’s what Asians everyone but sadly, these are thing isn’t offensive. Johnstown, earning Shields the the nation at 165 lbs, Kyle Keane, on Jan. 17. Week honors. Zapolski made 51 saves over the weekend to nation wide it is celebrated as generally look like. But Ameri- some of the reasons I get as to And the poor excuses you title of PSAC Wrestler of the period for a 6-0 lead. Shields be a powerhouse and can only improve his record on the season to 7-2-2. “Presidents Day.”) can Indian cartoons, what harm why American Indian mascots come up with to avoid changing Please e-mail any suggestions to Week at 165 lbs. completed the shutout during improve as he gains age and Are we holding MLK in could those have? aren’t racist. your attitude is one of the most [email protected]. No. 2 Shields, handed Keane the fi nal stanza. experience. such high esteem that not only It’s just a mascot and symbol Trust me, there are many pathetic ways to hide the fact The GB&U is a compilation of a 7-0 shutout loss by holding Shields moved to 11-3 on the On Friday, the wrestling team Amy Achesinski-Women’s Basketball Achesinski, a sophomore, helped lead the Lakers to a 1-1 record is he more important than our of a sports team. I don’t think more reasons fans and non- you care little about the feel- student opinions. a 4-0 lead after the fi rst period year and 8-2 in dual meets. will be back in action, compet- over the weekend. She scored 16 points in a loss to IUP and 14 veterans, but he is on the same Indians should be offended fans alike defend the use of ings of others or worse, are in and adding another takedown Early in his career at Mer- ing in the East Region Dual points against Slippery Rock to earn our AOTW honors. level as Jesus Christ? because I’m not offended, by American Indian mascots. As I fact, racist. 15 seconds into the second cyhurst, Shields is proving to meet in Laurinburg, N.C. Page 16 SPORTS January 21, Lacrosse goaltender ‘Saves for Kids’ Jason Lashomb dedicates season’s saves to Make-A-Wish have, what pills to take next or suffer in By Brad Moehringer anyway.” Sports editor He went on to explain he will do whatever it takes to raise money to help The bruises, aches and pains senior children forget about those worries for goalie Jason Lashomb will feel on the at least awhile. lacrosse fi eld this season will now be Other Mercyhurst students appreciate accompanied by a sound Cha-c– hing. Lashomb’s efforts. This season Lashomb decided to use “These children go through so much at his All-American talent to help make such a young age that they deserve all the the dreams of children come true. The happiness we can give them in their short goaltender from Rush, N.Y., created a period of time with us,” senior Jenna program through the local Make-A-Wish Barone said. “If Mercyhurst College can Foundation called “Saves for Kids.” give them one truly amazing day through The idea behind the program is simple: the Make-a-wish Foundation, it can give Lashomb wants to fi nd local companies a child the hope and inspiration to live and individuals willing to donate money each day to its fullest.” based on the number of saves he makes Lashomb doesn’t plan on doing this this coming season. alone. He has asked teammates fi nd The Make-A-Wish Foundation, for companies and individuals in Erie and in those who don’t know, is an organization their hometowns that would be willing to that grants terminally ill children the wish participate in the program. Lashomb’s of their choice. goal is to try and get small amounts of “Over the summer, I started thinking money from a large amount of people. of ways I could take my success and His teammates are happy to help. channel it into something that would “It’s cool to have a teammate who is benefi t others,” Lashomb said. “Saves going out and extending what we do for Kids is a way for me to use my talent on the lacrosse fi eld to help out the less in order to benefi t a part of a young, sick fortunate in the community,” senior child’s life.” midfi elder Mike Bartlett said. Lashomb began by working with Senior defender Tom Eighmey isn’t Scoot Williams photo several members of Mercyhurst’s athletic surprised to hear about Lashomb’s Saves Senior goaltender Jason Lashomb is teaming up with the local Make-A-Wish administration and Steve Zinram, who for Kids. Foundation to help terminally ill children in the Erie community. in charge of Alumni Donations and “Jason is an outstanding lacrosse Development, as well as Jan Stork, a player, but even more important, is he also agree to simply give a donation to that an athlete is getting involved with local representative of the Make-A-Wish is an outstanding person,” Eighmey the cause. the community on a personal level,” she Foundation. Together they brainstormed said. “Jason always looks to give back All the money raised will go directly to said. “It is truly a beautiful initiative on ways to use his to anybody and the local Make-A-Wish Foundation of his part.” talent to benefi t everybody Greater Pennsylvania to sponsor a child’s All the money donated through “Saves others and To be able to give just a that he can. I wish. for Kids” is tax-deductible and signing Saves for Kids little bit back by playing the think that this The average wish costs around $3,500, up requires only a few minutes to fi ll out “ and Lashomb is still looking for sponsors a form. was born. Saves for Kids “As an sport I love is truly what I program is a to participate in his Saves for Kids As of right now, Lashomb said he education major, hope I can accomplish with great idea.” program. has many individuals lined up to donate I really wanted There are two “I feel very grateful and fortunate money. However, the only company to gear this this program. ways to donate for what I have in my life,” Lashomb currently on board is PAETEC, a toward children, Jason Lashomb to Saves for said. “To be able to give just a little bit communications company in Rochester ” back by playing the sport I love is truly N.Y. who has donated $500. and I think the Kids, Lashomb Make-A-Wish Foundation was a great explained. The fi rst is a “per save what I hope I can accomplish with this Anyone interested in participating in avenue for that,” Lashomb said. amount,” which means the company or program.” Saves for Kids and helping Lashomb Lashomb said he believes children individual can agree on an amount to pay Senior Margaux Valenti said she is make a child’s dream come true can should never have to worry about “the for each save Lashomb makes during the impressed with Lashomb’s dedication. contact him at [email protected] next form of treatment they‘re going to season. Companies or individuals can “I think it is absolutely wonderful for a donation form. Page 16 SPORTS January 21, January 21, 2009 SPORTS Page 17 Lacrosse goaltender ‘Saves for Kids’ Lashomb uses talent in the goal to benefi t others Jason Lashomb dedicates season’s saves to Make-A-Wish have, what pills to take next or suffer in By Brad Moehringer anyway.” Sports editor He went on to explain he will do whatever it takes to raise money to help The bruises, aches and pains senior children forget about those worries for goalie Jason Lashomb will feel on the at least awhile. lacrosse fi eld this season will now be Other Mercyhurst students appreciate accompanied by a sound Cha-c– hing. Lashomb’s efforts. This season Lashomb decided to use “These children go through so much at his All-American talent to help make such a young age that they deserve all the the dreams of children come true. The happiness we can give them in their short goaltender from Rush, N.Y., created a period of time with us,” senior Jenna program through the local Make-A-Wish Barone said. “If Mercyhurst College can Foundation called “Saves for Kids.” give them one truly amazing day through The idea behind the program is simple: the Make-a-wish Foundation, it can give Lashomb wants to fi nd local companies a child the hope and inspiration to live and individuals willing to donate money each day to its fullest.” based on the number of saves he makes Lashomb doesn’t plan on doing this this coming season. alone. He has asked teammates fi nd The Make-A-Wish Foundation, for companies and individuals in Erie and in those who don’t know, is an organization their hometowns that would be willing to that grants terminally ill children the wish participate in the program. Lashomb’s of their choice. goal is to try and get small amounts of “Over the summer, I started thinking money from a large amount of people. of ways I could take my success and His teammates are happy to help. channel it into something that would “It’s cool to have a teammate who is benefi t others,” Lashomb said. “Saves going out and extending what we do for Kids is a way for me to use my talent on the lacrosse fi eld to help out the less in order to benefi t a part of a young, sick fortunate in the community,” senior child’s life.” midfi elder Mike Bartlett said. Lashomb began by working with Senior defender Tom Eighmey isn’t Scoot Williams photo several members of Mercyhurst’s athletic surprised to hear about Lashomb’s Saves Senior goaltender Jason Lashomb is teaming up with the local Make-A-Wish administration and Steve Zinram, who for Kids. Foundation to help terminally ill children in the Erie community. in charge of Alumni Donations and “Jason is an outstanding lacrosse Development, as well as Jan Stork, a player, but even more important, is he also agree to simply give a donation to that an athlete is getting involved with local representative of the Make-A-Wish is an outstanding person,” Eighmey the cause. the community on a personal level,” she Foundation. Together they brainstormed said. “Jason always looks to give back All the money raised will go directly to said. “It is truly a beautiful initiative on ways to use his to anybody and the local Make-A-Wish Foundation of his part.” talent to benefi t everybody Greater Pennsylvania to sponsor a child’s All the money donated through “Saves others and To be able to give just a that he can. I wish. for Kids” is tax-deductible and signing The average wish costs around $3,500, up requires only a few minutes to fi ll out Saves for Kids little bit back by playing the think that this Photos by Scoot Williams “ and Lashomb is still looking for sponsors a form. was born. Saves for Kids Senior lacrosse goalie Jason Lashomb is sport I love is truly what I to participate in his Saves for Kids As of right now, Lashomb said he “As an program is a using his talent in the net to education major, hope I can accomplish with great idea.” program. has many individuals lined up to donate I really wanted There are two “I feel very grateful and fortunate money. However, the only company benefi t terminally ill children. Lashomb, in to gear this this program. ways to donate for what I have in my life,” Lashomb currently on board is PAETEC, a partnership with the local Make-A-Wish toward children, Jason Lashomb to Saves for said. “To be able to give just a little bit communications company in Rochester ” back by playing the sport I love is truly N.Y. who has donated $500. Foundation, is fi nding sponsors to donate and I think the Kids, Lashomb Make-A-Wish Foundation was a great explained. The fi rst is a “per save what I hope I can accomplish with this Anyone interested in participating in money to the organization for every save avenue for that,” Lashomb said. amount,” which means the company or program.” Saves for Kids and helping Lashomb he makes this season. If Senior Margaux Valenti said she is make a child’s dream come true can Lashomb said he believes children individual can agree on an amount to pay interested, contact Lashomb at jlasho40@ should never have to worry about “the for each save Lashomb makes during the impressed with Lashomb’s dedication. contact him at [email protected] next form of treatment they‘re going to season. Companies or individuals can “I think it is absolutely wonderful for a donation form. mercyhurst.edu for a donation form. Page 18 SPORTS January 21, 2009 Mercyhurst’s ‘Hockey Jersey Guy’ speaks out

Sports are the extension of When we wear a team’s jersey, for every player, I would root for people associate with the player. By John the warrior into civilization, we broadcast our attachment to a whoever is in the Steelers jersey. For me, being a history major, Baranowski evolving from the gladiators that team. We enjoy the camaraderie Players come and go, but the every jersey is a history lesson. Staff writer entertained the ancient world. of our fellow fans and loathe jersey is forever. Some team wore that jersey As fans, we invest ourselves the jeers from the fans of rival So why do I wear the jersey? in the past, and did something In my fi rst article, I fi gure I into the team, we attach teams. Why so many? great, or something terrible, but did not want to step on toes and ourselves to that team and often We suddenly become part of Aside from making me unique never should be forgotten. to instead start off with a topic refer to it as though we were a a larger family, accepted into a and being my calling card, the Every jersey, and every which I can really sink my teeth part. fan base, sometimes a nation of jersey represents so much. change to a team’s jersey, is a into. The team represents us, people who come together over Every jersey holds a meaning snapshot, a time capsule of an I’m the hockey jersey guy. represents our home cities, this one commonality. to somebody, a memory of era, and therefore a connection Aside from being a scholar of and ideally, through their team That jersey is our direct cheering that team on or being to another time. jerseys, I own 80, and consider mentalities and play style, are connection to the team. Indeed, beaten by the team wearing that So why do I do it? myself a bit of an expert on the representative of ourselves. it is the team. jersey oh so often. I want to revive those subject. What physically connects us If the Pittsburgh Steelers and Perhaps it is a player, memories, to add to them and The question I most often to that team most, though, is the Cleveland Browns traded sometimes forgotten, sometimes to make sure that they never hear is: Why? the jersey. rosters, straight up every player beloved, and the memories die. Women’s hockey Women’s basketball starting strong

her scoring sucess from outside, fi rst half the way we played the By Sarah Powell netting three three-pointers and second half, it would have been looks to nationals Staff writer scoring all four free throws, a totally different ball game. IUP the Lakers swept the College fi nishing with a season-high 13 is a ranked team and is a very By Katie Waldin Hockey America (CHA) weekly The Mercyhurst College points. good team as well; however, I Staff writer awards for best offensive, best women’s basketball team came Sophomore Samantha feel that it’ll be a different game defensive and best rookie of the out strong in their fi rst ever Loadman contributed 10 points, the next time we play them at Ranked No. 4 in the nation, week within the league. Pennsylvania State Athletic including two three-pointers home.” the Mercyhurst College women’s Freshmen Jess Jones from Conference (PSAC) West and three assists. The 74-56 loss was the Lakers hockey team is working one Picton, ON earned the Rookie conference game on Wednesday, Freshman Abby Allen scored fi rst PSAC West loss and now game at a time to trample of the Week for the CHA. Jan. 14. a career-high seven points and sits them at a 1-1 record in the competition as they work Sophomore Melissa Lacroix of They defeated Slippery Rock juniors Lindsay Whipkey and PSAC play and 7-8 overall. their way towards the national Penetanguishene, ON won the University 80-66. Stevie Spetoskey fi nished out Although the Lakers have had tournament at the conclusion Defensive Player of the Week, The win over The Rock was the scoring with four points some unfortunate losses this of this years season. while junior Meghan Agosta a combined team effort with apiece. season, Mercyhurst has won Although their 11 game from Ruthven, ON was named points coming from multiple After winning big over seven out of 14 games, equaling winning streak came to an end the Offensive Player of the players. The Rock, the Lakers headed its win total from 2007-08 this past weekend against the Week. Senior Stephanie Prischak to Indiana University of season. University of Connecticut on Sweeping the CHA awards continued to be an offensive Pennsylvania to take on the No. Many of the players are Friday evening (a 3-2 loss), the is an honor for the Mercyhurst powerhouse leading the Lakers 12 Crimson Hawks on Saturday, improving each game, posting Mercyhurst Lakers jumped right Lakers and truly shows the league with 21 points, while sophomore Jan. 17. game-high and career-high back on board to crush their how many talented athletes Amy Achesinski scored 14 Despite all of the hard work records. rivals on Saturday night 5-2. are on the ice representing points and shot 4-for-4 from Mercyhurst put into the second Prischak scored 983 points in Despite the loss to the Mercyhurst. the line. half, they were unable to close 80 career games and is closing in Huskies, the Lakers are still With 20 top notch athletes Freshman Megan Hoffman the scoring gap created in the on 1,000 career points. on top of their game. Over performing at their peak stepped up, making her fi rst fi rst half of play. The Lakers are back on the the course of the year, many performance, the women’s team career start and leading the Hoffman looks forward to court tonight, Wednesday, players from Mercyhurst are has no where to go but up. Lakers with seven rebounds, the rematch between the two Jan. 21, playing cross-town acknowledged with awards, As the team molds together four assists and four steals. teams. rivals, Edinboro University of titles and recognitions that are and the season moves forward, Hoffman also contributed “I feel as though we didn’t Pennsylvania, at Edinboro. well deserved by many different the Lakers are pushing ahead eight points with all of her game come out to play in the fi rst Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 organizations. looking to win a national title in statistics being career highs. half,” Hoffman said. p.m. and the Lakers hope to For the fi rst time this season, the 2008-09 season. Junior Jackie Artise continued “If we would have played the pick up the win. Page 18 SPORTS January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 SPORTS Page 19 Mercyhurst’s ‘Hockey Jersey Guy’ speaks out Cameron helps men’s hockey get back on track

Sports are the extension of When we wear a team’s jersey, for every player, I would root for people associate with the player. on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17. By Brad Moehringer By John the warrior into civilization, we broadcast our attachment to a whoever is in the Steelers jersey. For me, being a history major, Friday night’s game was a defensive Sports editor Baranowski evolving from the gladiators that team. We enjoy the camaraderie Players come and go, but the every jersey is a history lesson. battle with plenty of hard hitting Staff writer entertained the ancient world. of our fellow fans and loathe jersey is forever. Some team wore that jersey and physical play to keep the fans As fans, we invest ourselves the jeers from the fans of rival So why do I wear the jersey? in the past, and did something The friendly confi nes of the entertained. In my fi rst article, I fi gure I into the team, we attach teams. Why so many? great, or something terrible, but Mercyhurst College Ice Center seem Sophomore Scott Pitt started the did not want to step on toes and ourselves to that team and often We suddenly become part of Aside from making me unique never should be forgotten. to be just what the men’s hockey team scoring for the Lakers in the fi rst period to instead start off with a topic refer to it as though we were a a larger family, accepted into a and being my calling card, the Every jersey, and every needed to get back on track. off a pass from senior Matt Pierce. which I can really sink my teeth part. fan base, sometimes a nation of jersey represents so much. change to a team’s jersey, is a After getting swept last weekend by Sophomore Jeff Terminisi picked up into. The team represents us, people who come together over Every jersey holds a meaning snapshot, a time capsule of an Atlantic Hockey foe Army, the Lakers an assist on the goal. I’m the hockey jersey guy. represents our home cities, this one commonality. to somebody, a memory of era, and therefore a connection returned home for another pair of The score remained 1-0 until the Aside from being a scholar of and ideally, through their team That jersey is our direct cheering that team on or being to another time. conference games against Sacred Heart second period when junior Chris Risi jerseys, I own 80, and consider mentalities and play style, are connection to the team. Indeed, beaten by the team wearing that So why do I do it? myself a bit of an expert on the representative of ourselves. it is the team. jersey oh so often. I want to revive those subject. What physically connects us If the Pittsburgh Steelers and Perhaps it is a player, memories, to add to them and The question I most often to that team most, though, is the Cleveland Browns traded sometimes forgotten, sometimes to make sure that they never hear is: Why? the jersey. rosters, straight up every player beloved, and the memories die.

Scoot Williams photo Women’s basketball starting strong Junior Chris Risi scores a goal against Sacred Heart at the men’s hockey Women’s hockey game this past weekend. her scoring sucess from outside, fi rst half the way we played the lit the lamp thanks to assists from goals and, sophomore Scott Pitt capped By Sarah Powell netting three three-pointers and second half, it would have been senior Brett Robinson and sophomore off the scoring with his tenth goal of looks to nationals Staff writer scoring all four free throws, a totally different ball game. IUP goaltender Ryan Zapolski. the season to defeat the Pioneers 7-0. the Lakers swept the College fi nishing with a season-high 13 is a ranked team and is a very Two goals was all the offensive Zapolski got the nod on Saturday By Katie Waldin Hockey America (CHA) weekly The Mercyhurst College points. good team as well; however, I support Zapolski needed as he made 30 in goal, and he was solid once again Staff writer awards for best offensive, best women’s basketball team came Sophomore Samantha feel that it’ll be a different game saves and was just 53 seconds short of a securing his seventh win of the season defensive and best rookie of the out strong in their fi rst ever Loadman contributed 10 points, the next time we play them at shutout, but still picked up the win. and fi rst shutout of the year. Ranked No. 4 in the nation, week within the league. Pennsylvania State Athletic including two three-pointers home.” Saturday night’s game was a one sided Mercyhurst now stands at 9-12-2 the Mercyhurst College women’s Freshmen Jess Jones from Conference (PSAC) West and three assists. The 74-56 loss was the Lakers affair headlined by sophomore Steve overall and 7-6-2 in the conference. hockey team is working one Picton, ON earned the Rookie conference game on Wednesday, Freshman Abby Allen scored fi rst PSAC West loss and now Cameron. The Lakers continue their nine-game game at a time to trample of the Week for the CHA. Jan. 14. a career-high seven points and sits them at a 1-1 record in Cameron picked apart the Sacred home stand this weekend with a pair the competition as they work Sophomore Melissa Lacroix of They defeated Slippery Rock juniors Lindsay Whipkey and PSAC play and 7-8 overall. Heart defense and found the back of of games against the University of their way towards the national Penetanguishene, ON won the University 80-66. Stevie Spetoskey fi nished out Although the Lakers have had the net four consecutive times. Connecticut Huskies. tournament at the conclusion Defensive Player of the Week, The win over The Rock was the scoring with four points some unfortunate losses this Cameron leads the Lakers with 15 Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. of this years season. while junior Meghan Agosta a combined team effort with apiece. season, Mercyhurst has won Scoot Williams photo goals and 16 assists on the season. for Friday and Saturday games at the Sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Zapolski protects the puck behind the net Although their 11 game from Ruthven, ON was named points coming from multiple After winning big over seven out of 14 games, equaling Sophomore Mike Gurtler added two Mercyhurst College Ice Center. against Sacred Heart this past weekend. winning streak came to an end the Offensive Player of the players. The Rock, the Lakers headed its win total from 2007-08 this past weekend against the Week. Senior Stephanie Prischak to Indiana University of season. University of Connecticut on Sweeping the CHA awards continued to be an offensive Pennsylvania to take on the No. Many of the players are Friday evening (a 3-2 loss), the is an honor for the Mercyhurst powerhouse leading the Lakers 12 Crimson Hawks on Saturday, improving each game, posting Mercyhurst Lakers jumped right Lakers and truly shows the league with 21 points, while sophomore Jan. 17. game-high and career-high Men’s basketball cools down after sizzling start back on board to crush their how many talented athletes Amy Achesinski scored 14 Despite all of the hard work records. rivals on Saturday night 5-2. are on the ice representing points and shot 4-for-4 from Mercyhurst put into the second Prischak scored 983 points in three of their last four games, Pennsylvania. to be the key in the respective week against cross town rival By Gary Coad Despite the loss to the Mercyhurst. the line. half, they were unable to close 80 career games and is closing in including two losses on their A lack of rebounding in the games. Possibly even worse Edinboro University. Staff writer Huskies, the Lakers are still With 20 top notch athletes Freshman Megan Hoffman the scoring gap created in the on 1,000 career points. home court. T his cold streak Slippery Rock game led to the news is the Lakers were held The Lakers will be looking to on top of their game. Over performing at their peak stepped up, making her fi rst fi rst half of play. The Lakers are back on the comes at a pivotal point of the loss, as the Lakers were out to a season low of 53 points by get into their previous form and the course of the year, many performance, the women’s team career start and leading the Hoffman looks forward to court tonight, Wednesday, The Mercyhurst College season, the Pennsylvania State rebounded 41 to 27. Slippery Rock. get back to their old winning players from Mercyhurst are has no where to go but up. Lakers with seven rebounds, the rematch between the two Jan. 21, playing cross-town men’s basketball team cooled Athletic Conference (PSAC) During the IUP game there The Lakers set the season ways. T he Lakers are 12-3 on acknowledged with awards, As the team molds together four assists and four steals. teams. rivals, Edinboro University of off quickly after a smoking hot regular season. was a clear lack of offense, as low to 48 against IUP during the season. titles and recognitions that are and the season moves forward, Hoffman also contributed “I feel as though we didn’t Pennsylvania, at Edinboro. start earlier this season. The Lakers are now 0-2 in the Lakers were held without a the next game. While this might Page 20 well deserved by many different the Lakers are pushing ahead eight points with all of her game come out to play in the fi rst Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 The Lakers, who started the PSAC with losses to basket for just under 10 minutes sound like bad news, the Lakers Junior Neil Graham (24) levels a organizations. looking to win a national title in statistics being career highs. half,” Hoffman said. p.m. and the Lakers hope to off the season on an 11 game Slippery Rock University in the second half. have a chance to bounce back Sacred Heart Pioneer on Jan. 16. For the fi rst time this season, the 2008-09 season. Junior Jackie Artise continued “If we would have played the pick up the win. winning streak, have lost and Indiana University of These two events proved with a win coming up this Laker Sports

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