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Online poll results We asked: What is your favorite breakfast food?

An Omelette (56%) Cereal (31%) 4: Jersey Shore star speaks Pancakes with Syrup (7%) to students Bacon. Just bacon. (6%) 7: St. Patrick’s Day across campus This week’s What is your favorite thing 15: Hockey players sign with about The Roost? professional teams POLL merciad.mercyhurst.edu PAGE 2 NEWS Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The long-awaited opening of The Roost took place on March 15 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Students filled the pub from 5 p.m. until late into the evening. An Irish welcome for the Roost On Friday March 15, Parkhurst threw a grand open- ing celebration for the on-campus pub, The Roost. The opening came just in time for students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in true Irish fashion. The pub was packed with people looking to check out the food, drinks, decor and atmosphere of the place. Students expressed excitement and approval of the long-await- ed project and are eager to become regulars for the rest of the year!

From left to right: Berry Temtime, Applied Intelligence Studies graduate student, Adan Ordonez, senior Finance and Economics major, Leonel Martinez, junior Economics and Business Management major and Maria Ortega, senior English major, gather at The Roost’s bar.

Maddie Weitz, senior Political Science major, Julia Vicaretti, senior Public Health major and Lauren Harrison, senior Anthropology major, relax on the comfortable sofas near the fireplace.

The decor and style of The Roost was designed to mimic a true Irish pub. There are decorations of promi- nent Irish authors as well as Guinness advertisements and pictures of Irish landscapes.

Brittany Warren, junior Political Science and Criminal Justice major, and Leya Belnavis, junior Psychology major, anxiously wait for their The fireplace and seating area is known as “The Playwright Snug” further celebrating the rich Irish liter- food amid the full crowd on Friday. ary culture thanks to playwrights such as Oscar Wilde.

All photos credit Kristian Biega Wednesday, March 20, 2019 NEWS PAGE 3 Guadagnino advocates mental health

By Michael Mongera well as emphasizing to college Contributing writer kids the importance of sleeping, eating healthy and going to the Vinny Guadagnino, star of gym. MTV’s hit reality show, “Jersey He asserted the importance of Shore,” stopped by Mercyhurst normalizing discussions about University as part of MSG’s mental health. There is a stigma Distinguished Speaker Series on around mental health that it is March 12 in the Mary D’Angelo not as valid or talked about as Performing Arts Center to dis- physical health, but Guadagnino cuss mental health and his life in wants to help change that. the limelight. “Anxiety is normal. We all get Guadagnino had a relaxed stressed, we all get depressed at conversation with emcees Mi- times,” Guadagnino said. chael Grasso, Assistant Director After discussing his new life of Residence Life, and junior In- and book, the event transferred telligence studies major, Lauren into a Q&A session. Abbott, he shared personal and Most of the questions and crucial advice about handling answers were tongue and cheek. mental health. He also gave stu- Inside jokes about castmates dents insight on his current life were revealed, along with affec- as a reality television personality. tionate stories about Guadagni- Guadagnino thanked the no’s mother. crowd for attending and praised The event started at 8:30 p.m. the students for coming to listen however, excited fans started to him speak. Guadagnino de- Contributed photo camping out at the event by 5:40 tailed his experience with anx- p.m. A few lucky students won iety and how he used his plat- Vinny Guadagnino posted this photo on his Instragram account after his appearance in the PAC stating: VIP pass tickets to sit in the bal- form in the media spotlight to “Changing the negative stigma of mental health , one campus at a time. Thanks for having me @mercy- cony to watch the event. talk about mental health. hurstu. #controlthecrazy” Students were very excited During the fifth season on about the event. Quotes from “Jersey Shore,” he made a no- this message. for the rest of Season 5. said. “Jersey Shore” were passed ticeable exit from filming, which Guadagnino said that filming Grasso and Abbott gauged his After confronting the root of around along with current stunned the cast and MTV view- the show was like “waking up perspective of where his anxiety his anxiety, it still took time to events regarding Guadagnino. ers. His castmates supported every day with a sense of dread” stemmed from. Guadagnino re- build up ways to maintain his Guadagnino also gave the him, but they didn’t understand due to his anxiety. counted his college days where mental health. fans something to look forward the seriousness of his anxiety. He made his way home to his anxiety started to creep up. Guadagnino offered crucial to. He and “Jersey Shore” cast- Guadagnino stated that a plat- Staten Island, where he recu- He confessed that his perfec- advice to the crowd about han- mate Pauly D are getting their form like “Jersey Shore” may perated. This time inspired his tionism is a primary culprit. dling anxiety in college. He sug- own show. The recently filmed not be the most convention- book, “Control The Crazy: My “Ultimately what I learned gested activities such as medita- “A Double Shot at Love with DJ al place for discussions about Plan To Stop Stressing, Avoid today is I try not to be perfect tion, exercise and counseling. Pauly D and Vinny” is due out mental health, but he wants to Drama, and Maintain Inner anymore. I tried to live my life in Guadagnino urged the crowd later this year. help reach anyone he can with Cool.” He returned to filming a perfect capacity,” Guadagnino to “check in with yourself.” As

CJ receives grant New Walker

twelve-week program in the cor- school, it just matters that there College Dean By Rebecca Dunphy Staff writer rectional facility to prepare in- is one.” By Carlena Bressanelli and feels ready to step into the mates to re-enter society as pro- Items collected ranged from Staff writer duties of Walker College Dean. Congratulations to Mercy- ductive citizens, a six to twelve jackets and coats to shoes and “Frankly, it will be a challenge hurst’s chapter of the National month Intensive Residential/ non-perishable food items. Upon Heidi Hosey, Ph. D., current to perform both dean roles, but Criminal Justice Honor Soci- Non-Residential component; and dropping the items off, students Dean of Global Programs was I am bolstered by the immense ety--Alpha Phi Sigma--for receiv- an aftercare component,” Garase were given the opportunity to recently appointed to interim support of my colleagues on the ing a National Advocacy Grant in said. “This combination of evi- tour the facility and many of the Dean of the Walker College Provost’s Council,” Hosey said. recognition of their outstanding dence-based programming equips services offered to re-entrants. of Business for the next few “I have great respect for my col- community engagement. re-entrants with the tools needed “I think the interaction with months. leagues in Walker and look for- For the first time, the National to successfully reintegrate into so- Climate Changers, Inc. has shown Hosey will serve as dean until ward to working with them in Alpha Phi Sigma headquarters, lo- ciety.” students that they have the power a new dean is appointed. the coming months.” cated at Nova Southeastern Uni- The group has had the oppor- to help others in impactful ways,” The sudden change of status Hosey hopes to continue the versity in Florida, awarded this tunity to work closely with this or- Garase said. “The activities also for Hosey is to ensure stability functions of the Walker College grant to specific chapters. The or- ganization over the past two years. reinforce what they are learning in of the Walker College. College for a smooth end of the year. ganization recognized 10 chapters Most recently, Alpha Phi Sig- class about the challenges re-en- deans are appointed by Provost “My primary commitment in who engage with an organization ma headed a campus-wide winter trants face.” Leanne Roberts, Ph. D., with this period will be to support in their community that provides clothing and pantry item drive for Kanonczyk shares similar sen- approval from President Victor. the Walker faculty in continuing a service helping adults and juve- the organization, collaborating timents. “It is a temporary situation its long tradition of high quality niles in the Criminal Justice Sys- with both the Criminal Justice As- “For me, it teaches me that Cli- meant to ensure the efficient op- instruction and faculty-student tem. sociation and the Student Alliance mate Changers works well with an erations of the Walker College interaction and to ensure that Associate professor of Crimi- for Prison Reform. organization like ours, that’s why of Business while the adminis- the administrative functions of nal Justice and APS advisor, Ma- “Simple things like a cloth- we always go back,” Kanonczyk tration considers its options in the Walker College continue un- ria Garase, Ph.D., applied for this ing drive or food drive are what said. moving forward,” Hosey said. interrupted for the remainder of grant on behalf of the society’s makes this community engage- Though the $250 was award- “The university president and the academic year,” Hosey said. strong relationship with Climate ment so unique,” Alpha Phi Sig- ed to the Mercyhurst chapter provost are responsible for the Good luck to the new interim Changers, Inc., a local nonprofit ma president Amelia Kanonczyk of Alpha Phi Sigma, all of this longer-term strategic develop- Dean of Walker College and the organization that provides sup- said. “We do not have to have a money will be donated to Climate ment of the Walker College.” Dean of Global Programs, Dr. port services for individuals fol- big party or extravagant event to Changers Inc. The funds were not Although she is taking on an- Hosey! lowing incarcerations. show this program that we are restricted, therefore the organiza- other large role at Mercyhurst, “Climate Changers, Inc. offers there for them. It does not matter tion will be able to use the money Hosey will remain Dean of transitioning clients an umbrella how big or small the engagement however they best see fit. Global Programs. Hosey is posi- of programming starting with a is with an organization/person/ tive about taking on the new role PAGE 4 NEWS Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Boyle wins prestigious Jim MerciadIN A MINUTE SAAC’s 3v3 Mathews Award for Intel By Sarah Klein the extensive opportunities there leadership experience and display this award back to the Hurst,” Basketball Staff writer are in the field. Jim Mathews is a curiosity and persistent in intelli- Boyle said. “This win reflects on Tournament naturally someone whose career gence coursework. the wonderful professors I’ve had Mercyhurst’s Student Marina Boyle, a sophomore successes I would hope to emu- Boyle believes that this award and instruction I’ve received from Athlete Advisory Business & Competitive Intelli- late in any future endeavors, and I will help her achieve her long- numerous professors here – in Committee is hosting gence major from Dublin, Ire- am flattered to bear an award with term business goals. particular Dr. Tuzuner, Dr. Freyn a 3-on-3 Basketball land, was recently announced as his name,” Boyle said. “My main goals is to start my and Professor Guelcher.” Tournament in honor of the winner of the Jim Mathews The extensive application pro- own businesses both in North Apart from the prestigious rec- March Madness. Undergraduate Award and Fel- cess for the Jim Mathews Award America and my home country of ognition received, each winner On March 24 from 11 lowship for Intelligence Excel- begins over Winter Break with an Ireland,” Boyle said. “Afterward I also gets the chance to attend the a.m. - 2 p.m., teams of lence. essay based on one of six prompts, hope to retire with enough mon- G2: Reconverge Conference in 3-5 players will participate The Jim Mathews Award was focusing on different business in- ey and expertise to start an NGO Madison, Wisconsin and present in a double elimination started in 2012 by Aurora WDC telligence trends. Applicants must that allows me to use business and their winning essay. The G2: Re- tournament. There is a in order to honor the lasting im- also provide a transcript and have competitive intelligence skills for converge Conference runs from $12 entry fee per team. pact Jim Mathews had on the a minimum 2.6 GPA. In addition humanitarian work. I hope the April 22-April 25, with this year’s To register, email field of Competitive Intelligence to the essay, potential recipients Jim Mathews award can be the theme being Developing Your arenz10@lakers. (CI) during his career. The award must demonstrate how they will first step on this ladder.” Organization Intelligence Growth mercyhurst.edu or is presented each year to one un- follow the legacy of Jim Mathews From the award’s conception Plan. The four-day conference is Sarah Klein photo pjenny15@lakers. dergraduate and one graduate stu- in 2012 to 2017 a Mercyhurst stu- also a great opportunity to net- mercyhurst.edu. dent who demonstrate an interest Marina Boyle is a sophomore dent was always one of the win- work and meet others in their fu- in pursuing a career in business, Business & Competitive Intelli- ners, but in 2018 there was no ture field. competitive, economic and/or gence major from Dublin, Ireland. representation. Although Boyle Congratulations, Marina! market intelligence. applied for the award that year, McAndrew “Winning the Jim Mathews but unfortunately did not receive Marina Boyle is the Features award means the world to me be- in an intelligence field, having a it, the second attempt definitely Editor of the Merciad. Essay Contest cause it validates my hard work up strong appreciation for ethics and paid off. Submit your best critical to this point and reminds me of professional values, have strong “It’s nice to be able to bring essay to the 2019 P. Barry McAndrew Essay on Literature Contest. First prize receives $250 and will be announced at the unveiling of the Lumen on CIS graduate program April 28 at 8 p.m. Submissions are due by By Rebecca Dunphy grams that can get their existing in the fall and two more in the security specialists and cyber se- Friday March 22 by 5 p.m. Staff writer employees training in the cyber spring) in a number of relevant curity engineers,” Upal said. security skills,” Upal said. topics, including systems and ap- Without an application fee, The beginning of the school Travis Lindahl, director of plication security, enterprise risk nor the requirement of a STEM Tug-of-War year always brings exciting new Graduate and Continuing Edu- management and cyber law and background, all an individual opportunities: new students, new cation, expands on this. policy. Specifically, indivduals needs to do to apply is a college Tournament classes and, this fall, a new grad- “With more than 285,000 cy- will take CIS 500 Computing & transcript, resume, short person- uate program. ber security job openings (cy- Information Science Concepts, al statement and letter of recom- Circle K and Mercyhurst berseek.org) and a career growth CIS 563 Cryptography & Net- mendation. Student Government Starting in the fall of 2019, the Computing and Information Sci- outlook of 36 percent by 2024 work Security, RMGT 520 Cyber “We have designed our pro- are hosting a Tug-of-War (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), Risk Management and CIS 565 gram to be self-contained allow- Tournament on April 7 in ence (CIS) Department will be offering a four course program this is a graduate school oppor- System & Application Security. ing anyone with an undergrad- the Mercyhurst Athletic tunity that will not take long to These courses cover all the uate degree in any discipline, a Center from 1-4 p.m. that earns students the Mercy- hurst Graduate Certificate in Cy- pay dividends,” Lindahl said. “A knowledge areas required to pass curious mind and a willingness Gather a group of quick search of your favorite ca- two of the most respected pro- to learn to acquire these highly 6-8 friends and sign bersecurity. According to CIS Department reer search website will result in fessional career certificates in the technical skills,” Upal said. up outside the Grotto thousands of cyber security and industry: the Systems Security Interested individuals can ap- Commons on March 21 or Chair, M. Afzal Upal, Ph. D., the program was created to respond risk management job opportuni- Certified Practitioner and Securi- ply online at http://go.mercy- 29 between 4 and 6 p.m. ties with pay ranges from $70,000 ty+ certificates. hurst.edu/apply/ or contacting Registration is $30 per to market needs. “Given the zero percent un- to more than $100,000.” “These certificates prepare the Graduate Admissions office team. All proceeds will be Individuals in this program will students for jobs as cyber profes- at 814-824-3351. donated to the Children’s employment rate in cyber secu- rity since 2016, employers are take one course each mini semes- sionals carrying out a variety of Miracle Network. ter (for a total of two courses roles including: cyber analysts, IT For more information, looking for short duration pro- contact Amelia Kanonczyk at akanon935@lakers. mercyhurst.edu. Trans Day of Visibility LAKER In honor of National Trans Day of Visibility on March 31, Mercyhurst’s Sexuality and Gender MOMENT Acceptance Club will be hosting speaker Tyler Titus Ambassador Spring Tea on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Titus is the first openly The Mercyhurst Ambassadors welcomed over transgender person to win 20 new members into the club by presenting public office in PA. There will also be a them with their famous green jackets on Feb. panel of Mercyhurst 24. The club also honored their graduating faculty as well as food, seniors. drinks, face painting and art pieces. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 NEWS PAGE 5 High schoolers attend 9th STUDENT GOVERNMENT annual Ethics Symposium This weekend’s By Kristian Biega this year it was scaled down in of bullying, both in person and campus events News Editor order to remain a sustainable pro- per social media, that goes on in gram for Erie. their schools.” March 5 marked the 9th An- The intention for the sympo- Weaver’s breakout session also nual Rotary Club of Erie Ethics sium is to become a way to reach discussed bullying in schools and Symposium at Mercyhurst Uni- the youth of Erie through more how kids are concerned about versity hosted by the Evelyn Lin- than just one-day events. Ehret led their reputation when doing the coln Institute for Ethics in Society a teacher training session during right thing. He was impressed (ELIES) and the Rotary Club of the day in hopes of supporting by the way the students used the Erie. ethics clubs, such as Rotary’s “In- Four-Way Test to work together Approximately 80-100 students teract,” in local high schools and in talking about difficult issues. from Erie high schools came to to give valuable information on “I could tell that students have Mercyhurst to partake in a day to how to continue building ethics already discussed some of these discuss what ethics is and why it education. things in their high school class- should matter to them. This year, the day included pre- es,” Weaver said. “I think it helped “The panels and lectures of sentations from McCarty and Eh- them solidify some ideas and ELIES try to address the ethical ret as well as Mercyhurst alumnus things that had been started in questions and challenges that stu- Nick Cianci and Erie Mayor Joe other places. They are able to in- dents will face in their personal, Schember. Having speakers from teract with their peers to see how public and professional life,” as- the community emphasized the they have dealt with these issues sociate Religious Studies profes- importance of resources such as in the past.” sor and co-director of ELIES, this for the youth of Erie in order McCarty stated that ethics may Verna Ehret, Ph. D., said. “We to build up a stronger community. be thought of as a soft discipline, want to use this symposium to ex- The students participated in large but emphasizes that ethicists are pand this into the high schools to and small group discussions and trained with years of a rigorous engage in conversations in ways also watched a performance titled moral and theoretical background. Get ready for a totally tubular trip back in that are age-appropriate, but also “Choices” by a group of thespi- “If we can get people from to stimulate thinking about their ans from Gannon University. high school age on to respect that time to 80’s Prom! Bring your dancing shoes own moral compass and how they “It’s a really nice way to bring ethics is a serious discipline, that and brightest neon dresses to the Rec at 9 want to engage with the world.” students on to campus to give learning about ethics can help p.m.! The ELIES was founded 10 them a sense of what it means to them with their life, we would years ago by Daniel McFee, de- actually wrestle with these ques- start to try to identify people that partment chair of Religious Stud- tions,” Ehret said. we can trust with those who are ies at Mercyhurst North East and The sophomores and juniors ethicists,” McCarty said. current co-director of ELIES and were challenged to think about The Ethics Symposium sup- Kevin Sullivan, Ph. D., associate ethics from non-religious perspec- ports Mercyhurst’s mission and Philosophy professor. The pair tives using the Rotary Internation- dedication to ethical thinking talked to the local Rotary Club al Four-Way Test. The Four-Way about difficult issues. to figure out how institutions can Test helps one to determine the “The mission is scripted here in better promote ethics with the ethical nature of the things we such a way that I think anybody, youth of the community. Rich think, say and do through four regardless of religious or philo- McCarty, Ph. D., associate pro- questions: I. Is it the truth? II. Is sophical tradition, can participate fessor of religious studies, was it fair to all concerned? III. Will it in that mission. The way to do brought on board the project nine build goodwill and better friend- that is to care about ethics,” Mc- years ago as university liaison with ships? IV. Will it be beneficial to Carty said. the Rotary Club. all concerned? Weaver echoes the importance “We have to keep reminding Sullivan, Greg Baker, Ph.D, vice of ethics at Mercyhurst and the people that ethics is not just our president of Mission Integration, high caliber of ethical thinkers the gut opinions about anything, what Lee Belovarac, MBA, associate university employs. we’ve been told to believe or even Business professor, Alice Ed- “You don’t really end up at a lib- partisan positions,” McCarty said. wards, Ph. D., professor of Span- eral arts Catholic institution that “Instead, ethics requires critical ish and Matthew Weaver, Ph. D., values ethics so highly unless you reflection on the moral realm by associate professor of Psycholo- value that as well,” Weaver said. which we give and demand rea- gy, made up the team of Mercy- “We attract a type of faculty that sons for holding the positions hurst faculty that helped moder- values those types of things and it Feeling stressed? Come laugh your cares that we do.” ate breakout sessions during the is clearly something we value as an away with SAC/MAC’s LOL Comedy Night! Last year, the symposium grew day alongside the Rotarians. institution and as faculty.” close to 250 students including “I was very impressed by the McCarty, Ehret and all those Priyanka Wall and Derrick Knopsnyder will several guest from the communi- caliber of the high school stu- involved saw the day ultimately as take the Walker Recital Hall stage at 9 p.m. ty as well as Rotarians and others dents who attended,” Belovarac a great success and hope to con- from out of state. While McCarty said. “They were thoughtful and tinue the work for ethics educa- is proud of the success of the engaged in our small group dis- tion in the community in years to symposium and wanted the pro- cussion. I was also concerned to come. gram to grow to a regional event, hear from them about the amount MERCYHURST CAMPUS JOIN THE MERCIAD Do you like the content you are seeing in the Merciad? Would you like to help us out CRIME LOG with articles or photographs and earn money for your work? Feb. 24: Criminal Mischief in Lot #5. Mar. 1: Liquor law, false ID violation in McAuley Hall. We are still looking for writers and photographers, and this semester is the perfect time to start! Mar. 14: Theft in Zurn Hall. Mar. 15: Burglary on 3800 Block of Briggs Ave. Join us at our reporters’ meetings on Mondays at 7 p.m. in Hirt 103. PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Professor panel discusses Ask Mia emerging bacteria crisis By Gianluca Ianiro disease can spread more rapidly attention placed on this crisis? Staff writer because of how they stay in air Clemons answered this ques- Anyone have a problem that traffic and flow from the contam- tion from a policy standpoint, they need help fixing? In the words of Amy Danow- inated animals to vegetable path- stating, “This is a crisis, but the Ask for Mia’s advice at: itz, Ph.D., associate professor of ways in our water supplies. government isn’t involved yet, de- [email protected] Chemistry “bacteria are so good One might ask, why not just spite the evidence.” Information at adapting because there is a make new antibiotics each time is not synthesized and currently ******************* massive evolutionary pressure to bacteria adapts? exists as a large collection of facts do so or die.” This is easier said than done. over a clear government issue Danowitz gave this insight on Thairu and fellow panelists ex- statement. the startling issue of drug resis- plained. The vast majority of the public tant bacteria at the faculty panel “Antibiotics and vaccines take a would not understand all the bi- Dear Mia, discussion on drug resistant bac- long time to develop,” Danowitz ology jargon used in reports, and teria on Feb. 20. said, and the bacteria now are not therefore are not privy to the dan- The Evelyn Lincoln Institute just resisting antibiotics, but are gers posed. I have been having roommate issues for Ethics and Society gathered resisting the techniques scientists “A problem without a solution for the last few months, but since a panel consisting of Danow- have been using to destroy them. isn’t a problem,” Clemons said. break they have been absolutely itz, Lucy Thairu, Ph.D, assistant Thairu provided the example “Scientists need to create a plan intolerable. professor of Public Health and of tuberculosis, which is test- that the government deems ap- This past week we got our RA Randy Clemons, Ph.D., professor ed for with a simple injection in propriate before they are going to the inner surface of the forearm. make this their number one prior- involved and spoke through the issue of Political Science in the Walker Recital Hall. Despite being able to test for TB, ity.” but nothing much has improved. In the talk entitled “Is This A 36% of TB carriers go undiag- Lastly, there would need to be a My roommates are lazy and messy Crisis?” the professors gathered nosed and remain asymptomat- focus on the recent outbreaks to and constantly take my food or to discuss the expansive problem ic for a long time. This makes it create a widespread concern that borrow my clothes without asking. of bacteria that are resistant to very easy for the disease to spread, could lead to policy. Do you think I should try to our means to stop them. as one cough from a carrier can Ultimately, the public remains request a roommate switch? Or is at Exploring the issue with insight form diseased water droplets in largely unaware of the threat and the point in the year where it would from the Chemistry, Political Sci- the air for hours. the ways in which they can help be better just to stick it out if ence and Public Health depart- What we are now seeing is a reduce the impact. I can? I’d appreciate your advice. ments, the panelists discussed multidrug resistance to TB. When Panelist solutions included concern from a scientific stand- drugs used to kill bacteria do not computer simulations currently point, but also how drug resistant kill off all of it, the remaining tracking the pathways of disease bacteria develops a resistance and and mapping out weaknesses. Sincerely, bacteria can give rise to public health and policy implications. becomes stronger. They suggested that the future “Every year two million Amer- The next logical question would will consist of making drugs that icans are infected with bacteria be what to do about this. will attack pathways that bacteria Fed Up Resident that are resistant to antibiotics,” If this issue is occurring every- don’t have evolutionary resistance Danowitz said. day and the threat level is only to, and aiming to get ahead of this In fact, with these bacteria, increasing, why isn’t there more global threat.

Dear Fed Up Resident,

I’m so sorry to hear that - it Forsthoefel’s writings on sounds like an awful situation to be in. I can see why you are conflicted because only about seven school human limits published weeks remain. If switching at this point in the By Logan Floyd cannot contain or fully capture cal groups such as ISIS. year would be very stressful and Staff writer any phenomenal event.” “So much blood has been cause a lot of hassle for you, I And because words are what spilled in the name of certainty,” would say speak to your roommates When it comes to matters of we use to form concepts, includ- Forsthoefel said. again about the issues, lean on your faith, one professor is politely ing our concept of the divine, our Given this, it is important to RA for support and try to stick it reminding us of our human lim- understanding of God must nec- acknowledge the limits of our out as best you can. its. Keeping those limits in mind essarily be limited as well. knowledge. However, if this situation is as could be one step toward foster- “God may be loved, but not Forsthoefel recommends “epis- thought,” Forsthoefel said, quot- temic humility,” or the recogni- “absolutely intolerable” as you ing peace. On Feb. 4, Thomas Forst- ing a medieval Christian writing. tion that we do not and cannot described it, it is likely to be hoefel, Ph.D., professor of Re- This does not mean words are know everything. We need a tol- negatively affecting your mental ligious Studies, published online useless, however. On the contrary, erance and even appreciation for health and well-being. In this case his essay, “Loving the Ineffable: Forsthoefel notes the importance other faiths. you should try to get out. There Epistemic Humility and Interfaith of words to “get beyond words.” “Even though it may be scary, is still enough time left to find a Solidarity.” “While words may fall short in [we should] be willing to let go of living situation that benefits you. In the paper he argues that the our understanding of the divine, our concepts,” Forsthoefel said. Best of luck with your decision! doctrine of ineffability, found in they are nonetheless important in This can be a difficult process, You should follow your intuition various religious traditions, could the process of ... gaining a more but according to Forsthoefel, on this one. serve as a bridge between people refined and deeper understand- when we understand that our of different faiths. ing,” Forsthoefel writes. concepts can be false, we gain not According to Merriam-Web- Additionally, Forsthoefel sees only a greater comprehension of the value of ineffability as a rem- the ultimate reality, but more pa- Sincerely, ster, something that is ineffable is “incapable of being expressed in edy for “arrogant knowing,” or tience towards those who believe words.” uncompromising certainty of differently, diminishing the ego Forsthoefel found this was a some believers that can cause we have about our faith. common theme: that when it militantism in a faith. According “If we recognize the limits of Mia comes to the ultimate reality, be it to Forsthoefel, arrogant knowing language that is seen in various “God,” “Allah,” “Brahman,” “nir- has been the source of much of religious traditions, valuing that vana,” words only go so far. the religious strife found through- limitation and even living within “Words may ‘express’ phenom- out history, from the Crusades it can increase a sense of kinship enal realities,” Forsthoefel said, and the Inquisition to the mod- with fellow travelers,” Forsthoefel “but they cannot ‘hold’ them; they ern-day troubles caused by fanati- said. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 FEATURES PAGE 7 Lakers celebrate luck of the Irish By Lauren Abbott Brown, Instructor of English. Editor in chief The History Club and the Phys- ics and Biochemistry Club also True to our Irish heritage, the hosted parties to celebrate. The Mercyhurst community pulled events featured photo booths, out all the stops to celebrate St. food and Irish trivia. Patrick’s Day this past weekend. “After traveling abroad for a It started off with the grand week to Ireland with Mercyhurst opening of the Irish pub on cam- in January, I wanted students pus, The Roost, on Friday at 5 who haven’t had the opportuni- p.m. ty to visit to experience some of The Roost is an on campus pub Ireland here at Mercyhurst and available to students, faculty and thought that trivia was a great way staff during the evenings to come to do that,” Alexandra Strauss, ju- together in a traditional Irish pub nior History major, said. setting. And finally, the Multicultural Contributed photo Gianluca Ianiro photo The Roost features delicious Activities Council and Students food, a great atmosphere to hang Activities Council (MAC/SAC) Jeffrey Roessner, Ph.D., English Students get festive at the Physics and Biochemistry Clubs’ party. out with friends and beers on tap put on a ‘Luck of the Irish’ event professor, cuts the cake at the for those over 21 to enjoy. on Saturday night in the Student Sigma Tau Delta celebration. As the entire Mercyhurst com- Union Great Room. munity was enjoying the new “MAC/SAC hosts a St. Pat- After learning the dance, stu- space in the Student Union, mul- rick’s Day event every year, which dents were able to sample tradi- tiple groups on campus were also is very special, especially consid- tional Irish foods such as Shep- putting on their own events to cel- ering Mercyhurst’s Irish heritage” herd’s pie and potato pancakes, ebrate the holiday. Sarah Klein, head programmer catered by Parkhurst, who even The English honor society, Sig- for the event, said. provided shamrock shakes to go ma Tau Delta, hosted a party in The event was held from 8-10 along with the food. the Student Union Great Room p.m. and started off with students The students then had the for English majors and faculty. learning a traditional Irish dance, chance to fill in activities such as Their event featured Irish trivia known as Ballai Luimnigh, or the crossword puzzles, trivia and a and lots of baked goods. Walls of Limerick. The group word search to win St. Patrick’s “It really was a lovely time. The learned in groups of four and Day themed prizes such as shirts, Gianluca Ianiro photo food was delicious and it was formed a large circle to perform Celtic knots and even some book- a great night” said Ph. D Greg the dance after a bit of practice. store gear. MAC/SAC programmers practice a traditional Irish dance. PAGE 8 FEATURES Wednesday, March 20, 2019

RSCO FEATURE: Lakers arrive in Art therApy Club Erie’s sister city By Gillian Mazur Staff writer

An outlet for creativity and relaxation, Mercyhurst University’s Art Therapy Club is not one to be missed. Art Therapy Club began sometime within the past ten years with Heather Denning as the club’s advisor for the past three years. The mission statement of the club is to create a warm and welcoming environment for students of all majors to come and make art. For the 2018-2019 school year, the officers are Julia Detota as president, Morgan Karcher as vice president, Kaitlyn Kirchmeir as secretary and Allison Brusk as treasurer. With some members ready to graduate, the next school year’s board will include Kirchmeir, Detota and Brusk, but the club currently has openings for the positions of secretary and social media coordinator. The club seeks to have both majors and non- Contributed photo majors learn more about art therapy through trips, exercises and workshops, as well as actually Mercyhurst students who are studying in Dungarvan prepare to march in the Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day applying the therapeutic qualities of art during parade to represent the Hurst. events. The board hopes that each person who spends By Katy Vaccariello time with the Art Therapy Club leaves fulfilled, Staff writer relaxed and with a newly invigorated appreciation for how comforting art can be. As many know, Mercyhurst Uni- “We want to expose the community of Mercyhurst versity strives to always provide its University and Erie to the many benefits of Art students with the opportunity to Therapy and to also broaden our appreciation for travel abroad. One particular trip our chosen future field,” reads the club constitution. the school annually provides is to In collaboration with MSG, the Art Therapy Club Dungarvan, Ireland. This study abroad is especially has hosted a variety of popular MAC/SAC craft important because it shares a con- events over the years. nection with the school’s history, Most recently a Paint and Sip night entitled linking Erie to its sister city of “Coffee and Colors” involved members of the Art Dungarvan, Waterford in Ireland. Therapy Club leading a painting session for students The opportunity is available af- where they painted their own rendition of an Erie ter completing mini three semes- lighthouse. ter classes and traveling abroad “I would say that this was our biggest project,” during the fourth mini of the Contributed photo Kirchmeir said. The event had almost 70 students spring semester. This study abroad program sign up to take part and was one of the most well A rainbow over the water in the small coastal town of Dungarvan, provides incredible exploratory Waterford, shot by junior Applied Psychology major Quinn Cooley. attended MAC/SAC events of last year. experiences balanced with regu- The Art Therapy Club plans on partnering with lar studies. When the group is out favorite part really has just been Others are considering London MSG to host another art session again in the future. exploring, they all follow a similar the scenery. Dungarvan is a small and Amsterdam. One does not have to be an Art Therapy major to schedule, but when classes are in- coastal town near the ocean… If “I would say the best part has join the club because the projects chosen for each volved, there is freedom for cus- you look one direction, you’ll see been exploring Dublin, but I can’t meeting are specifically tailored to be easy and tomization, with classes organized giant green mountains with farms wait for what’s to come,” Cohen enjoyable for all. The club also provides snacks for based on the student’s individual scattered across the bottom. Look said. its members at every meeting. major. in a different direction, you’ll see The simple act of traveling to Rose Kelly, a sophomore Dance When asked why members should get involved, the town and the shimmering riv- Ireland brings an experience all its major, is taking a ballet class and Kirchmeir said, “People should join this club er.” own. Every experience out in the a choreography class in Ireland. city brings the students into a new because art can be very relaxing.” The adventures have only just Paul Cohen, a senior History ma- begun for the students in Dun- cultural world. The hospitality Within the coming weeks the club has some jor, is exploring Ireland’s cultural garvan. Many of their plans in- encountered throughout the trip exciting activities and collaborations lined up. past. volve traveling outside of the city. has been nothing but friendly and Art Therapy students and club members are The student shared that the Excursions will include Waterford welcoming, with the beauty found encouraged to submit entries in the Mosaic of Life first few days in Ireland were full and Galway, and one specific trip in the people, city and landscape art show which is sponsored by the Cohen Health & of Dublin excursions. Some land- will be traveling out of the coun- being nothing but positively em- Counseling Center. This show is particularly in line marks visited included Dublin try to Barcelona and Madrid. braced. with the club’s mission because art will be displayed Castle and the General Post Of- Small scale travels within Ire- “My favorite part about being fice. They additionally toured Trin- in the Counseling Center, the home of therapy on land will include the Cliffs of Mo- in Ireland is being immersed into ity College and walked through a different culture and learning campus. her, Blarney Castle and Dungar- several museums such as the Irish van Castle. about the history and features of Rooms are available to use for art creation for the National Museum and the Viking While staying in Dungarvan, this beautiful country,” Kelly said. event. Museum Dublinia. While visiting students will also have the free- While we hear the glowing re- Elections for the vacant officer positions will be sites, the students embraced the dom to travel outside of the views of this years lucky students, held in late March. To get involved with the club as gorgeous landscapes and scenery. group. Kelly has planned trips to it is food for thought for all who an officer or club member, contact president Detota. This scenery stuck out prom- Paris and Rome with a handful might consider making the trip to inently to one student in partic- of friends. Cooley has the plan Dungarvan next year. Safe travels, ular. Quinn Cooley, a junior Ap- to travel to Edinburgh, Scotland Lakers! plied Psychology major, said, “My with his friends. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 FEATURES PAGE 9 CREATE seeks summer RSCO FEATURE: staff for 2019 program

Kappa Delta pi By Gillian Mazur explains who they are, what they to work as Junior Staff. As daily Staff writer do and how to reach them if they workers, each Junior Staff mem- By Jordan Kessler ever need assistance. ber is assigned three to five stu- Staff writer A nationally acclaimed program Through participation in a dents to help peer mentor and that many may not know about Mini Lecture Series, students are assist in the administrative opera- The International Honor Society in Education, takes place right here at Mercy- exposed to different faculty and tion of their residential area. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), is in its Alpha Beta Pi Chapter hurst each summer. lecture styles. The broad range of Students serve as a role model topics intrigue a variety of inter- to the CREATE participants and at Mercyhurst University, where it has existed for the The Autism Initiative at Mer- cyhurst (AIM) was born out of ests and expose students to differ- eat and live for free on campus for past 13 years. the CREATE Summer Program ent fields of academic study with the duration of the program. The society was founded in 1911 by William which piloted in 2009 with sev- credits that can transfer to numer- The program runs for approxi- Bagley, Truman Kelly and Thomas Edgar Musselman en students. CREATE stands for ous schools. mately 25 days with two additional at the University of Illinois. College Readiness Experience for “Favorite course subjects often days of training and usually works Since coming to Mercyhurst, it has held onto Autism Teaching Excellence. include Geology, Theater, Foren- well for students participating in sics and Graphic Design,” Tes- other Erie or Mercyhurst intern- its prestigious legacy by inviting Education major A truly unique experience for those on the autism spectrum, the sie Staaf, Office Manager of the ships. sophomores to be inducted as members dependent three-week program helps assess AIM program, said. Mitchell Marsh, a junior Mar- on a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in the fall and prepare those on the spec- The program has been so suc- keting and Hospitality Manage- semester of their sophomore year. trum for college readiness. cessful that students have come ment Major, worked as a Junior Kappa Delta Pi aims to help members reach Participants ages range from from all over the world just to Staff member this past summer. academic excellence and dedication to teaching high school to adults up to 24 participate. In the past, partici- “It was a really fun experience pants have traveled from Florida throughout the entire month of through college experience. years old and allows those with mental disabilities to determine and Arizona, and even as far away July and you get to know the stu- The current board members for this semester with their families if they are as China. dents as well as make many new include president Madison Bruno, vice president ready for the challenging demands Students and staff in the CRE- connections and friends on cam- Kelli Deighan, secretary Annie Popoff, treasurer of higher education. ATE Program take part in local pus,” Marsh said. Lea Moffatt, membership chair Sydnie Abrecht, The CREATE Program is cur- excursions, including a trip to Ni- Not only do junior staff mem- foundations representative Claire Eichner and rently seeking Mercyhurst stu- agara Falls, every year where they bers receive the $850 stipend, dents to be staff facilitators at get to actively exercise their newly participation with one of the historian Janeida Turbi. the program during July of this learned social skills in a diverse top college readiness experience All of the board members are Education majors. summer in exchange for both a setting. In a new and unfamiliar programs in the country is also a “The mission of KDP is to sustain an honored stipend and a memorable three eclectic environment, students are great resume builder. community of diverse educators by promoting weeks. given slips of paper which contain “Students majoring in Psychol- excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership Students enrolled in the pro- different social tasks they have to ogy, Sociology and Special Edu- and services,” Bruno, senior Early Childhood and gram get to experience the true accomplish. cation are usually identified and college lifestyle first hand, with Brad McGarry, Director of seek out the positions as an ex- Special Education major, said. meals in a college cafeteria, dorm AIM as well as the CREATE Pro- periential resume builder, but stu- The current adviser for Kappa Delta Pi is room living and enrollment in gram has many good things to say dents of all majors are welcome Amy Bauschard, an instructor in the Education three-credit college courses. about its effect. to apply. Those in Residence Life Department. A course series titled College “It really is a neat experience. and those who have siblings with One popular event hosted by the club this year 101 is a curriculum developed It’s amazing to see how far the mental disabilities are also com- was a Family Feud contest that pitted students specially for the program but can kids are able to come and develop mon applicants,” McGarry said. apply universally to nearly every within three short weeks.” To apply, contact either Brad- against professors in October. The club also institution. In College 101, stu- The program for summer of ley McGarry or Tessie Staaf for maintains a frequently updated website where a dents are exposed to different 2019 runs from July 6 to July an application and interview for student teacher is featured each month. faculty and staff from various 27 and the AIM committee is the position. Carpe diem to a new For junior Eichner, this is her second year of departments and offices. Each currently looking for students summer opportunity! involvement with KDP. “KDP is an education honor society that all Education majors have the opportunity to be inducted into,” Eichner said. “It’s a great way as a future educator to become connected with other current educators as well as other education based organizations. We also put on the Teaching Mosaic for Life art and Learning Expo. It’s a great event where MU alumni come and talk about their experience in the education field.” show seeks entries The Teaching and Learning Expo is the society’s biggest event and has a new theme each year. It By Jordan Kessler ment and Tyler Brentley, Mercy- video was played throughout the focuses on members of the community who present Staff writer hurst’s Multicultural & Inclusion entirety of the show. to the attendees about relevant topics and trends in Coordinator, to make sure the art “The different art mediums “We want all people to feel wel- show this year is even bigger than used last year really brought life the classroom. come here at the Health & Coun- the last one. to the show while highlighting the This year marks the 13th annual Expo. seling Center and the University So who can submit a piece into concept of diversity,” Macrino As well as this, Kappa Delta Pi works with other at large,” Jessica Macrino, one of the art show and what is expect- said. More are welcome this year. universities in the Erie area to build bridges between Mercyhurst’s counselors, said. ed? The reception and viewing are students in other educational departments. The colorful aspect of the art “People often hear ‘art show’ being held on April 4. KDP is the only national organization that show is to show that everyone on and assume this means paintings All are welcome to attend, and campus is diverse. or pen and ink drawings, but we the artists of each piece submitted represents all educators regardless of their subject “Diversity is bigger than just really encourage people to use a are encouraged to go and accept area specialty, grade-level focus or years of teaching the color of one’s skin and it en- variety of artistic expressions,” recognition for their hard work. experience. compasses other aspects of an Macrino said. The reception will have refresh- For more information on Kappa Delta Pi, go to the individual including their ability to Students can submit drawings, ments and interactive activities. Mercyhurst RSCO website or contact the education walk, see and hear; their religion, paintings, photographs, spoken All members of the Mercyhurst department. sexual orientation, and gender word, poetry, dance performanc- community are welcome to come identity; their mental health and es and more. In the show last to this event and all students are wellness and the list goes on,” year, the Mercyhurst Fashion De- welcome to submit a form of art- Macrino said. partment submitted a skirt that work for display. Diversity is call- The Health Center has been was displayed on a mannequin. ing all Lakers! working closely with Heather Another student submitted a vid- Denning from the Art Depart- eo of themselves dancing and the PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, March 20, 2019 FACULTY RECITAL REVIEW Big ‘Strydes’ in Walker ARTIST By Jenny Sabliov was a very quirky, upbeat satirical cycle were gorgeous and dramatic. out and was one of my favorite SPOTLIGHT Staff writer song and Stryder held true to the The song cycle was followed by aspects of the recital. song’s tone throughout his per- Maurice Ravel’s “Don Quichotte As voice and piano intertwined ELIZABETH RATHBURN On March 13 at 8 p.m., the formance. a Dulcinee,” which consists of throughout this song, it truly Mar. 31 @1p.m. in WRH D’Angelo Department of Music It was a good opener because three songs based on Spanish showcased each performer’s tal- presented baritone Royce Stry- each movement was stylistically dances. ent. der’s faculty recital in Walker Re- different, showcasing his stylistic “Chanson romanesque” is The last portion of the recital cital Hall. range and setting the stage for the based on the guajira. consisted of a selection of songs Stryder was accompanied by rest of the program. The second song was “Chan- from “American Folk Songs” by Nathan Hess, D.M.A., on the pi- The next song on the program son epique,” a knight’s prayer to Steven Mark Kohn. ano throughout the recital. was Liederkreis, Op. 39 by Robert St. Michael, St. George and Ma- The very first song, “Wander- The program consisted of Schumann. donna of the blue mantle. in’,” was a very sweet song. songs from six different compos- This is a song cycle based on the Finally, the last song, “Chanson The third song “The Farmer’s ers. Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff a boire,” was a very lively drinking Curst Wife” was my favorite and Stryder opened the program poem entitled “Intermezzo.” song. it was the funniest song on the with a selection of three songs Out of the 12 pieces in the Stryder pulled out a mini flask recital. from “Old American Songs” by song cycle, he performed “In der before beginning the song and It was also the “folkiest” of the Aaron Copeland. Fremde,” “Intermezzo,” “Waldes- pretended to “secretly” take a folk songs. Copeland wrote two sets of gespräch” and “Die Stille.” swig of alcohol as a way of get- Stryder truly performed this American songs which are com- The first song was shorter and ting into character. song as he narrated/sang the sto- My name is Eliza- prised of revamped old folk full of melancholy. He did a great job maintain- ry of the poor farmer’s wife. songs. Since Schumann was a pianist ing the drunk persona as he per- While this was only the third beth Rathburn and The first song of the set, was first, he gave the piano its own formed this song. song out of the five, it deserved, I am currently in my “Zion’s Walls” and encapsulated voice during the songs. This is the first time in a long and received, its own round of last semester as a its revivalist theme. Hess truly showcased this as time that a prop was used during a applause. Music major. I have “At the River” followed as the he and Stryder entered a call and faculty recital. “The Ocean Burial” also con- next song which was an arrange- response between the voice and After the intermission, Stryder tained a gorgeous solo piano part been playing the ment of Robert Lowry’s hymn. piano. and Hess performed Poeme d’un as well as a dramatic and well- oboe for about 12 The final song, “The Dodger,” The songs he chose out of the jour, Op. 21 by Gabriel Faure. timed pause between Stryder and years but have loved His French accent was expertly Hess. music for all of my done as he performed each of the The recital concluded with the songs in this work. final song, “Hell in Texas,” which life. I am a member The first was “Rencontre.” was about how the Devil created of the Mercyhurst “Toujours” was a very dramatic Hell on Earth which, as the name Wind Ensemble and song and it contained a wonderful suggests, is Texas. Civic Orchestra, crescendo between the piano and This was a dual voice song, so voice. Stryder further demonstrated his and enjoy playing in “Adieu” was one of the few skill as he switched between each musical pits when I songs in the recital that gave me character as he breathed life into can squeeze them in. chills. them through his voice. I am also a Commu- It seemed to be a fitting closer, This opus of American folk so I was a little confused as to why songs was a pleasantly surprising nication major and it was not chosen to be the final twist because they were in En- have begun my work piece on the program until we glish. towards an Organi- reached the final song. Generally, the folk songs in zational Leadership The penultimate song on the classical literature tend to be for- program was a portion of Georgy eign folk songs. graduate degree as Sviridov’s song cycle “Russia Cast Overall, Stryder is an excellent a 4+1 student. For Adrift.” vocalist and truly demonstrated my senior recital, Each of the songs in the cycle skill and command of the reper- called “Little Pieces were settings of poems by imagi- toire. nist poet Sergei Yesenin. He brought each character to of Me,” I’ll be per- The cycle consisted of four life on the stage. forming three pieces songs that were very full and dra- Stryder performed as if he had by Marcello, Britten matic and Stryder really got into been plucked out of a grand op- and Saint-Saëns. his performance. era or musical and placed on the “O Rodina, shchaslivyi i neisk- Walker Recital Stage and contin- Each of these pieces hodnyi chas!” began with a very ued as if nothing happened. has had a significant Photo by Jenny Sabliov nice, upbeat piano solo. This speaks to his skill as a per- impact on my musi- Throughout this song, the pia- former. cal journey and I am Royce Stryder poses after his successful recital in Walker Recital no’s solo and melody really stood Hall. very excited to share them! Soloists perform with orchestra By Sarah Klein Camille Saint-Saёns’ Introduc- tion winners were Mozart’s “S’al- the orchestra returned to per- Like the arts? How Staff writer tion et rondo capriccioso, Op. 28. tro che lagrime” from the opera form the entirety of Jean Sibelius’ This concerto featured violin La Clemenza di Tito and “Der Symphony No.3, Op.52. On March 17, the Mercyhurst soloist Hannah Byard, a homes- Hölle Rache” from Die Zauber- The work’s three movements about writing? Civic Orchestra performed their chooled high school senior in her flöte. allowed the winds and brass to Maybe you should write for third annual Concert of Soloists fourth year of playing with the Both arias featured guest solo- take the spotlight. under the direction of Jonathan Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra. ist soprano Maria Dombrowski. This piece brought the audi- the A&E section! Moser. Despite her young age com- Dombrowski is a Mercyhurst ence on a journey through Si- This yearly concert features the pared to the majority of the or- senior majoring in Creative Writ- belius’ major patriotic statement, winners of the orchestra’s Con- chestra, Byard left the audience in ing for Entertainment, with a which was at times dark and om- Join us at our reporters’ certo/Aria Competition, which awe of her talent as she artfully concentration in vocal perfor- inous and at other times light and meetings Mondays at 7 allows students from Mercyhurst displayed her mastery of Saint- mance and creative writing. propitious. p.m. in Hirt 103, or email us as well as high school students Saёns’ soaring, intricate melodies. She made her operatic debut in The half-hour symphony was a who participate in music pro- She reappeared in the second her sophomore year. fitting conclusion to the concert, at [email protected]. grams at Mercyhurst to compete half of the performance as the Dombrowski flawlessly per- with the final lines of the third for the opportunity to perform concertmaster. formed two of Mozart’s most movement turning to a grandiose You’ll even get paid $10 an with the orchestra. The next two pieces performed well-known and stunning arias. fanfare. The concert’s first piece was in the first half by the competi- Following a brief intermission, article! FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, March 20, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11

ROCHE REVIEW Roche guest pianist dazzles in WRH By Jenny Sabliov The following piece was Fan- Out of the seven movements, I This was a very intricate and Before performing the final Staff writer tasien, Op. 116 by Johannes preferred the “Capriccios.” colorful piece. work, Chua stepped onto the Brahms. Knowing and being able to Chua really brought the work’s stage and thanked the audience On March 18 at 8 p.m., pianist From the beginning of the first perform this piece from memory texture qualities to life as each for attending and being so re- Emily Yap Chua, D.M.A., contin- movement, this work expressed a truly speaks to her skill and dedi- layer of the piano’s sound rang spectful. ued the Roche Guest Artist Series lot of depth, emotion and energy cation. through the recital hall. The final work was Gargoyles, in Walker Recital Hall. powering through its chords. Overall, I felt that this piece was I particularly enjoyed the third Op. 29 by Lowell Liebermann. Chua is the Music Department The following movement, “In- incredibly passionate and expres- movement as it sounded like three I really enjoyed the piece. Chair and a Professor of Mu- termezzo: Andante,” was a dras- sive. different works being interwoven It was very dramatic and full of sic at Randolph College, and she tic shift in energy from the first Following intermission, Chua and somehow worked together. lush sounds and chromatic notes. continues to be an active soloist movement and reminded me of performed “Sonata (1934)” by This further highlighted Chua’s The overall vibe of the piece and chamber musician, having a lullaby. Witold Lutoslawski. skill. was dark and mysterious and truly released one recording of piano befitting the name. works by Kent Holiday and an- The first movement was very other album, a collaboration with unsettling through the rapid soprano Katherine Jolly, set to be changes in sound and it ended on released in July 2019. a bit of a cliffhanger. As the lights dimmed in Walk- The second and third move- er Recital Hall, Chua walked onto ments were beautiful and of the the stage to applause and began romantic style in mood. performing her first piece without There were no words for how introduction. amazingly the finale was per- The first half of the recital was formed. done from memory. It was so well done with its It was evident in her playing frenzied character all throughout that she spent countless hours the keys of the piano. learning and practicing the reper- Chua took us through the cen- toire. turies with each of the composers. Every note was played perfect- Each composer and piece were ly, with each dynamic played well stylistically different from one an- and every nuance of each piece other. being incorporated. With her accurate and precise She opened the recital with execution of each piece, it truly George Handel’s Suite in F Major reflected her skill and dedication HWV 427. on the piano. Personally, I really enjoyed the She gave a masterclass the next third movement as it carried the day for Mercyhurst piano stu- most emotion. dents. Overall, it was a very technical Photo by Jenny Sabliov Don’t miss the final Roche piece and it had gorgeous, lilting Guest Artist Series performance notes that carried variations of Nathan Hess, D.M.A., Mercyhurst D’Angelo Department of Music Chair, poses with guest soloist Emily Yap of Warp Trio on April 1 at 8 p.m. the melody throughout the piece. Chua, D.M.A. after her performance. in Walker Recital Hall. DANCE REVIEW Chinese troupe Super performance! comes to MIAC By Kristian Biega Mark Santillano in a beautiful and gy and spirit that was exciting to By Gillian Mazur Performing at more than 100 News Editor melancholy story of love and loss watch. Staff writer venues across the country in all 50 told through dance and media. “Dance By Numbers” was an states, the Golden Dragons have The Mercyhurst Dance De- The two dressed in black and interesting and impressive piece On Mar. 23, Mercyhurst’s Insti- traveled around the world to over partment had rightful cause for white, dancing both together and that not only required physical tute for Arts and Culture will host 65 countries. celebration as they brought Super apart as their story was projected skill from the performers, but the the Golden Dragon Acrobats. The current touring company SoMar Palooza! to life on Feb. 23. using images of the beach and ability to recite pi to over 60 dec- The performance will take place hails from Hebei, China and has In SoMar Dance Works 20th crashing waves behind them. imal places! in the Mary D’Angelo Performing performed in 48 states to sold- year, the performance shone with The performance featured guest The way the dancers moved to Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. out audiences within the last four creativity, strong and impressive flutist, Anna Meyer, performing represent different numbers and The Golden Dragon Acrobats years. technique and innovation and fun. “Zoom Tube” by Ian Clark as a formations as both soloists and in is a company that honors the Through their artistic merit, The show started with a spark trio danced along with her. groups was extremely creative and time-honored tradition of Chi- cultural exchange and their par- as dancers illuminated the pitch The modern flute piece showed pleasing to watch. nese acrobatics, a tradition that is ticipation in youth outreach pro- black stage with small hand lights great dexterity and mastery of the Amidst the fun and creative more than 25 centuries old. grams, the Golden Dragons have in the piece “Piercing Darkness.” instrument and was well com- pieces, there was no loss for The troupe has been recog- emerged as one of the leading The dancers used the small plimented by the energy of the amazing displays of technical nized as one of the most import- Chinese acrobatic companies lights as well as spotlights and full dancers. mastery and strength.“Free Fall” ant Chinese acrobatic troupes in In Nov. 2005, the Golden lighting to give life to the stage Fun and surprising numbers and “Shapeshifters” were two the United States. Dragons made their Broadway through their dances. such as “Crouching Tutu, Hidden beautiful and intimate pieces with Exceptional in the art form, the debut and for the next six weeks The small lights were used to Drag Queen” and “Daydreams” each set of dancers showing ex- company has a reputation that is performed and received standing create patterns and shapes as a showcased the more lighthearted treme skill in technique as well as solidly rooted in commitment and ovations. group while soloists shone in the side of SoMar, incorporating act- grace and agility. value to the artistic details of pro- Hailed by the New York Times larger spotlights. ing and storytelling. The lifts and holds were incred- duction. as otherworldly and magical, the Lighting was not the only media “Daydreams” showed a classic ible and seemed to be effortless to Combining award-winning Golden Dragons run was high- utilized in the show. desk-worker’s dream come true as the performers. acrobatics, traditional dance, lighted with two very prestigious What was so unique and sur- she is whisked away to a beach of Overall, Super SoMar Palooza! spectacular costumes, theatri- New York Drama Desk nomina- prising about this show was the her dreams. was an amazing journey through cal techniques and ancient and tions for Unique Theatrical Expe- integration of several art forms “Crouching Tutu” proved that dance using many forms of art contemporary music, impresario rience [Danny Chang] and Best with acting, videography, costum- ballet is a force to be reckoned and expression. Danny Chang and choreogra- Choreography [Angela Chang]. ing and choreography. with and, when combined with It celebrated the passion and pher Angela Chang have created a Tickets to this performance are Even intermission showcased Bruce Lee-esque Kung Fu, can history of SoMar Dance Works show of spectacular skill and cap- $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and the legacy of SoMar Dance Works defeat even the toughest foes. as well as showcasing the bright tivating beauty. $15 for students and youth. through a projected slideshow of One might expect numbers future of dance that the company With both national and inter- Tickets for all MIAC Live per- pictures throughout the years. such as “TRUTH” and “Tailspin fosters. national acclaim, the company re- formances are free for Mercyhurst “For the Honey and You” fea- Tango” to be intense and serious, mains the only Chinese acrobatic students with I.D. tured co-directors Solveig and but both were full of bright ener- company touring year-round. 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GOOD In defense of the The Roost has finally opened! Time MU mini courses to crack open a cold one. that it could be both of those you have time in the early part of By Jordan outcomes, depending on a variety the semester to prepare yourself Kessler of things. and practice your study habits In my experience with mini before the new class joins your Staff writer semester classes, I have had both schedule. the good and the bad, with the Speaking from experience, I The value of mini classes is good outweighing the bad. have heard both sides of the mini often disputed. I’ve had more of them than semester argument. In my eyes, mini classes are most students as being an Some students dread the very beneficial. Intelligence Studies major, many courses and some students Coming into college is a big of my classes are minis. continue to look forward to BAD transition, especially for those One complaint I have about them. used to a grade system that mini classes is that it quickly Like I said, at first, I wasn’t too The elevator in the CAE has been out was divided into trimesters or becomes frustrating when you sure about taking them. quarters. have so many classes you need to However, after taking a of order since last week. My high school did everything take and not enough credit space. couple, I have realized the many by quarters - grades, the school For the past four semesters, I benefits of being able to have day and even some classes. have not been able to take six full that break for the second part When transitioning into three credit courses because of of the semester, or the break for college, I knew that classes and having a mini course each time. preparation in the first half. scheduling were going to be Many mini courses in the Yes, this means that the different. intelligence program are only one schedule cannot be filled up to However, when I saw that I or two credits, which can be very the desired 18 credits for some had a mini class on my schedule, frustrating to schedule with. students. I was excited. However, sticking with my But this also means that you At first, I didn’t know what it original point that mini semester are pushing yourself to do just SAD was because going into college, classes are indeed beneficial, as good in these courses because I had the expectation that I’ve learned that having mini they are less credits and less time There’s now a solid month between everything was done in halves. semesters can ease up the than other courses. When I went to class that first workload and stress once they So, when the next advising us and our next break. day, I didn’t quite know what to end. day on April 2th comes up, you expect. If you have a mini semester in should consider taking some mini Would it be easier than a full the first half of the full semester, courses. semester? you have that time at the second I can promise that you will Or just as hard with more work half of the semester free to do either learn to love them or learn compacted into a shorter amount other work. to hate them. of time? If you have a mini semester the Either way, you are trying I found out very quickly second half of the full semester, something new. Manafort got off easy of millions of dollars through his worth the risk. The Merciad By Nash hidden assets. It tells them that they will live He undermined the integrity @mercyhurst.edu Greeven a life of luxury and power, with of our very own electoral system, scant punishment. Editors Positions editormerciad Staff writer Lauren Abbott Editor-in-Chief editormerciad all for the benefit of a foreign That is, if they even get caught Meghan Maker Managing Editor newsmerciad adversary. in the first place. Kristian Biega News Editor featuremerciad Recently, Paul Manafort, He even lied to prosecutors, This easy sentencing is Marina Boyle Features Editor sportsmerciad Donald Trump’s former broke his agreements with them disgraceful. Bernard Garwig Sports Editor entertainmentmerciad campaign chairman, received and continued trying to grift Manafort pleaded to the idea Lauren Ganger A&E Editor opinionmerciad his sentencing for crimes he had while under indictment. that the nine months he spent Anthony Miller Opinion Editor copymerciad been indicted for. He did all of this gleefully, in prison had changed him as a Maria Williams Copy Editor admerciad Many thought that he would strutting and preening, confident man. Megan Stubbs Ad Manager kbowers receive decades in prison for his Kristin Bowers Adviser as to how slick he was. He made a feeble argument crimes. Everything about what he’s for his leniency, the judge Yet, at the end of the day, done, and how he’s acted, shows commented he knew what he after two judges handed down that he deserves many years was doing all along and made the their verdicts, Manafort has only behind bars. decisions consciously. The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper received a paltry eight years in Yet, for all that was listed Yet, he only ended up with just of Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the prison. above, he gets less than eight about eight years in prison at the The controversy surrounding school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office years in prison. end of the day. this decision has been heated, to Manafort’s sentence is a I don’t know about you, but is in Hirt, Room 110. Our phone number is (814) 824-2376. say the least. sick joke in comparison to the I completely believe that we As for myself, I believe that draconian punishments routinely have done the wrong thing and Manafort deserved many more doled out for lesser crimes. have set a bad example of what years than he got. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters Punishments that are, through lying and cheating the American Manafort spent years, if not must be signed and names will be included with the our unequal system of justice, people, and democracy as a decades, working on behalf of letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, doled out against the poor and whole, will get you. the most deplorable people on we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are people of color. You’ll get a scant few years earth. due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 Worse, Manafort’s sentencing in prison due to the otherwise He worked on behalf of words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at will serve as a prime example blameless life you’ve lived. people like murderers and [email protected]. to others of his ilk, both in the Manafort deserved a much dictators. present and in the future, that harsher punishment than what he He defrauded our nation out the magnitude of these crimes is received.

The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are welcome and can be emailed to [email protected]. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 OPINION PAGE 13 My thoughts on HURST STUDENTS the Cbord system SPEAK UP I want to reiterate that this Not only does it allow me, as By Anthony wasn’t all that big of an issue. a commuter, to see my OneCard Miller In fact, it was a total first world balance at any time, it comes with We asked the students: problem. additional benefits. Opinion Editor I was still easily able to get my You wouldn’t believe how “What did you do over OneCard balance by just asking handy it is to be able to check Last year, the OneCard portal the cashier what it was whenever your balance directly on your spring break?” on the Mercyhurst website lost I checked into the Grotto phone. several key functions. Commons. But what really excites me Abby Staub, Junior Integrated Among them was the ability And I do acknowledge that about this new system is all of Communications major : “I went to to see the amounts of the the reason the OneCard portal the new possibilities it opens for Disney World!” various OneCard currencies you shut down was outside of Mercyhurst University. currently had. Mercyhurst’s control, making Mercyhurst has been very vocal While this didn’t bother my prior rant seem all that more about their potential plans for students who have large meal ridiculous. this service. plans and don’t really need to But, nevertheless, I still The biggest one of these plans worry about how many dining found myself waiting for the is that, if enough people sign up Adrienne Nannen, Junior Integrated dollars they have, for people like replacement to the OneCard for Cbord, they’ll try and make Communications major : “I worked at a myself, who only have dining portal. it so you can use your dining bank back home.” dollars to work with, it was a Recently, that replacement dollars around town. slightly inconvenient change. arrived with the release of Cbord. Gannon has had a similar I went from being able to Cbord is a system that allows feature for years now, and it’s check, at any time, anywhere I you to view the balance of worked very well for them. was, the balance of my OneCard, your OneCard from any device It’s easy to see why. to having to ask one of the connected to the internet. It opens up so many more Erin Jenkins, Senior Art Education cashiers at Grotto Commons or All you have to do is visit their dining options for students. major : “I student taught in a high the Laker to tell me. site, and sign up. Have someplace in town you school art class!” You’re probably wondering There is also a Cbord app, so like to eat? what the problem is with this you can check your balance at If they participate in this scenario. any time. program, you could use your If anything, doesn’t this Mercyhurst has been pushing dining dollars to eat there for encourage more social interaction this system hard the past few your lunch or dinner. on campus? weeks. It would’ve been easy for Sam O’Connell, Sophomore Early If I lived on campus, I think Just a few days ago, I had Luke Mercyhurst to just fix this small Childhood Education and Special that to be true. the Laker come up to me in the problem with some simple fix. Education major : “I watched movies But I live off campus, I Grotto Commons and hand me Just using a different service to and hung out with my dog.” commute to Mercyhurst a card telling me how to sign up display the OneCard currencies, University daily. for OneCard. for example. As a commuter, I spend most So what do I think of the new But the Cbord system goes of my time off campus. system? above and beyond that. As a result, the balance of I think that this is a great It opens up new opportunities Compiled by Sarah Klein my OneCard was simply not replacement for the OneCard for both students and staff on available to me most of the time. portal. campus. Why you should sign up to experience the MU world of Habitat for Humanity responsibilities was a day long of work. It really made everybody feel my eyes. By Katy demolition. While putting together welcome. A two hour walk through the Vaccariello Each work day provided a sandwiches, a furry little friend Game nights were few because Civil Rights Institute felt like it whole new lesson for myself and came out to play. exhaustion set in as the week brought me back in time to the Staff writer the others. The issue is, that furry little went on. 60s. I gained a slew of brand new friend just so happened to be a But no matter what, Cards History was followed by Over spring break of 2019, skills including the use of power mouse. Against Humanity always made a beautiful view in the city’s I had the special opportunity tools like nail guns and saws. Everyone froze unsure of what the group laugh. botanical gardens and a view to travel south to Birmingham, Power tools were not a new to do next. As for the many dinners out, of the city from the legendary Alabama. concept to me, but this trip was We put all of the food out of each meal had its own special Vulcan Tower. The incredible opportunity different. reach, and then waited for the quality. Both were jaw-droppingly was offered through Mercyhurst I was given “free reign” to use perfect opportunity to trap the “Mellow Mushroom” brought gorgeous. University’s Habitat for the tools when and where they little thing. a night full of trivia, which we In the end, I have one simple Humanity group. needed to be used. Luckily, the furry friend dominated. thing to say about my 2019 This spring trip will stick with This helped me better jumped into a “trap,” that being, Well, for about three rounds spring break, and it shouldn’t me. understand where and when to the toaster, all on its own. that is. surprise anyone. Being my first Habitat for use these tools, and for what After that, it could finally be The very first night out I am beyond grateful for the Humanity trip, I had no idea reason. safely carried out the door, and involved a relatively short journey opportunities that I was given what to expect. In addition to the new skills, let out. walking between restaurants while on this trip. The only clue I had was to loads of new memories were Now, most memories did not trying to find one open to I gained new perspectives, expect an entire week full of truly made. involve something unexpected, feeding 20 people. fun new skills, and wonderful hard work balanced by a lot of Some of those memories were like a little mouse. And the last night out was a memories and friendships over fun. not the usual memories you Most involved jokes made real taste of southern barbecue the course of this excellent And boy was that explanation would expect. with the fellow habitat people, that blew all other meals out of journey. spot on. One particular memory multiple game nights and fun the water. I will remember this trip for The week involved four days involved a cute little furry dinners out. Outside of the main priority of years to come. of hard work scrubbing floors to creature. Jokes were made continuously working, we had the freedom to I highly recommend signing putting together the siding of a On the night of arrival a few throughout the week, making the explore for one day. up for a trip to experience the brand new home. people, including myself, were environment of the trip light and That day was full of incredibly incredible world of Habitat for In the middle of those prepping lunch for the first day fun. heavy history that truly opened Humanity. PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Athletes show up for charity By Rebecca Dunphy stage next, covered in blankets as Staff writer they danced to “Katchi.” Next to last, the cross country On March 18 crowds of stu- team performed a mashup of dents filled the PAC at the annual running related songs while hold- Laker Showdown, benefiting the ing signs that they still want Sean Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kingston for Springfest. This annual event, a dance off The event wrapped up with betwen the sports teams, is orga- last year’s reigning champs, the nized by the Student Athletic Ad- football team, featuring a number visory Committee (SAAC) to help of popular dances from “Soulja the Make-A-Wish foundation Boy” to “Single Ladies.” raise money to grant the wishes “In my opinion I think the high- of terminally ill children. light of the night was standing By the end of the night, $3,000 with the judges while the football was raised through teams’ sign up team was on stage dancing and fees, purchased student tickets, seeing the crowd go absolutely auction bids and raffle tickets. insane,” Tyillian said. “I’d say my “I consider any money we favorite act was definitely football. raised a success because it goes to They worked hard to make theirs an awesome cause. I think that’s Lauren Abbott photo so great and it definitely showed.” the most important part of this For a second year in a row, the event,” Laker Showdown Com- The first place winning football team posed for a photo afterwards. From left to right, front to back: Fred- football team took first place, with mittee Chair, Chloe Tyillian said. dy Pantaleon, Donny Bryant III, Ayron Thompson, JaKarri Buckner and Qadry Ismail. cross country coming in second, “The children need the money followed by women’s water polo. the most to make their dream trip professor John Parente, D.Ed. shirts and beachwear, for a mash “Last year I really enjoyed Moving forward, Tyillian hopes turn into a reality.” PhD, Vice President of Student up of Beach Boys songs and watching the Laker Showdown to get a sponsor for the trophy so In recognition of the cause, the Life, Laura Zirkle, Ph.D. and Ath- “Baby Shark.” and this year performing in it with it is even larger and more impres- night kicked off with a few words letic Director Brad Davis. “With this being our team’s the Dance Team was even more sive. from Make-A-Wish liaison Jan Kern was also responsible for first time participating, we really fun,” dance team member Ha- “Other than that, I think next Stork. introducing each athletic team weren’t sure what to expect,” club ley Huntley said. “Everyone did year will be exciting to see what Stork informed students that in and act. hockey player Nate Shemo said. a great job and I can’t wait until they implement into the perfor- Pennsylvania alone 500 children The first to perform was the “It was definitely a ton of fun for next year.” mances and the event all togeth- are diagnosed with a life threaten- women’s water polo who, as a a great cause and I’m looking for- The rest of intermission was er,” said Tyillian. ing illness, highlighting the impor- follow up to last year’s rendition ward to next year.” dedicated to auctioning off var- Although students have to wait tance of the organization’s work. of Pitch Perfect, danced a routine The first act was wrapped up by ious PSAC signs and banners, another year for the next show- “We provide them hope at a from the movie’s sequel. the women’s lacrosse team who before the second act opened up down, raising money for Make-A- time when all hope seems lost,” In the following performance, threw it back to the early 2000’s with the men’s ice hockey team. Wish does not have to end here. Stork said. by the wrestling team, audience with Hannah Montana’s “Hoe- Dressed as Victoria’s Secret SAAC will be hosting a 3-on-3 The rest of the evening was members learned to “Dougie,” down Throwdown.” Angels, the team modeled their basketball game from 11 a.m. to 2 hosted by MC Leah Kern who before watching women’s hockey The entertainment did not stop unique looks to the Backstreet pm on March 24 as another fund- introduced faculty judges from take on a variety of Britney Spears during intermission, however, Boys’ “Larger than Life.” raising effort. across campus, including Director hits. with the dance team taking to the Exciting costumes seemed to For $12, teams of 3-5 can reg- of Residence Life, Megan McK- The men’s club hockey team stage next with their performance be a theme of the night, with the ister by emailing arenz10@mercy- enna; Colleen from the Laker, was up next, decked in Hawaiian of “Royal Family.” women’s soccer team taking to the hurst.edu. Loss for MU women’s lax By Marco Cicchino about midfield after sending a sparking another Husky relay and 1:08 into the game on an earli- HURST Staff writer Husky player to the ground, leav- allowing Anna Dempsey to find er free-position from Biehl, but ing the Huskies’ to start a fast- teammate Grace Kelleher. Kelleher immediately responded RESULTS The expectation was that the break and convert at 16:56 for the Sullivan brought the Lakers on three minutes. top-ranked team in the country eventual game-winner. within four after taking a pass The Lakers then went on a 4-0 March 15 and would provide a sharp test for Each of the next three tallies from Hubert and ripping the shot run to open up their largest lead the Mercyhurst Lakers wom- would stem from the Lakers’ 12 over the right shoulder of Husky of the day, with Simon scoring 17: Baseball vs. en’s lacrosse Head Coach Kevin second-half turnovers (25 over- goalie Angela DiPasquale (3-1, consecutively after two quick Saginaw State Cooke’s girls, but not serve as a all), first on Laker Kiera Boettch- 9.50), but the Huskies had effec- stops on the Huskies’ Kalish University: 7-0 true warm-up for PSAC play. er off a causal from the Hus- tively run out the entire second and Abby Bergman, followed in But despite an early Laker lead, kies’ Delaney Schappert to her half during their 5-0 run. succession by Fosco at 8:51 and Lakers and 1-8, that the game went to the visitors teammate Kelsey Kilgallon, who The Huskies had originally tak- Boettcher at 12:03. Saginaw (Lakers are Saturday afternoon. scored. en the lead after Laker Angelina But on exactly 13 minutes, now 8-2) The Bloomsburg Universi- After Boettcher won the en- Simon opened the second just Kolb was called for a free-posi- ty Huskies (4-1, 1-0) caused the suing faceoff, the Huskies’ Abby 1:24 in with a free-position off tion foul, allowing Biehl to con- conference’s first major shakeup Nocito caused the reversal off Dempsey for a score. vert. March 17: Men’s this season, using runs of four Laker Brenna Fosco to spark a Dempsey won the ensuing Simon was then coaxed into a lacrosse vs. Davis and five straight and exception- relay. draw but Husky Taylor Skawinski congruent play at the midpoint ally minimalistic midfield play Nocito found Jaskuta, whose was turned aside by Tiberio, then of the half, handing Kelleher the and Elkins College: to hand the No. 15 Lakers (3-2, shot was caught in Laker goalie DiPasquale and Rescott com- free conversion. 26-8, Lakers (4-2, 0-1) a rare unranked home loss Raelyn Tiberio’s (3-2, 9.00) net bined for the same result before The Lakers were able to stand 1-0) and consecutive defeats on Tullio for one of her seven second-half Rescott caused a giveaway on the down for the next seven minutes Field. saves and 12 overall. Huskies’ Gabrielle Piccolo and before Jaskuta found herself a 14 and a half minutes into the But Fosco missed the outlet immediately lost it to Jaskuta be- causal on Schmitt and Kelleher March 19: second half after the teams ex- pass from Shanahan 12 seconds fore Kelleher converted at 3:46. completed her hat-trick with 6:26 Women’s tennis vs. changed runs and goals to run later and allowed the Huskies to She repeated the feat less than remaining. the scoreline even at seven, the convert their third-to-last of 10 two minutes later to break the tie Two more Laker bookings and Roberts Wesleyan: Lakers’ Victoria Sullivan was second half clears; and a foul on before Dempsey and Anna Ken- turnovers led to a team foul with 7-0, Lakers (7-4) called for a foul. Kira Kolb handed the Huskies’ yon exchanged turnovers to al- three minutes left on the first-half This in turn allowed the Hus- Abby Kalish her second of the low Tiberio a save on Erika Biehl, clock, allowing Kalish to convert kies’ Hannah Jaskuta a free-posi- day. leading to a relay to allow Emma the free and hand the Lakers their March 19: Men’s tion for the tally, and the second Less than 90 seconds later, Lak- Hubert a free-position tally off second-straight opening half al- tennis vs. Roberts Husky lead of the game. er Julia Rescott couldn’t capital- of the Huskies’ Lana Paulo, her lowing four in a row. Wesleyan: 7-0, A minute later, the Lak- ize on the converted clear—one 23rd of the season good for sec- The Lakers are in action on ers MacKenzie Shanahan was of only two statistics where the ond in the PSAC. March 23, with a visit to Ship- Lakers (8-2) booked on the far sideline at hosts outplayed their visitors— Hubert had opened the scoring pensburg University. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 SPORTS PAGE 15 Lakers stun IUP, Fairmont By Bernard Garwig To the point, the second half Sports editor score was 43-42, Lakers, who would win 75-65. In a weekend that upended ex- “To come into this gym and pectations, the Mercyhurst Lakers then play the way we played and men’s basketball team finds them- make the shots and make the selves advancing to the Sweet 16 stops speaks volumes and I can’t for the first time in program his- be happier for our guys,” Lakers tory. Head Coach, Gary Manchel said Said milestone was achieved by at the post-game presser. “They a 63-60 overtime victory against deserve everything right now.” Fairmont State, and a 75-65 take- Smith lead the Lakers with 20 down of PSAC rival Indiana Uni- points, followed closely by Jason versity of Pennsylvania (IUP), the Massey with 19. first two games of the Division II “You go in expecting a 40 min- tournament. ute battle, and that’s what it was,” On Saturday, the Lakers took Smith said. “Our shots were just on Fairmont State University out falling today, which gave us the of Fairmont, WV. win.” The first half was tight, with The Lakers’ Derrick Ellis small leads for both teams, ulti- proved instrumental in main- mately finishing out with a one taining the Laker lead late in the point lead for the Lakers. second half, making seven points In the second half, the Lakers from IUP fouls and leading the found themselves pulling ahead team in that stat. for a bit, only to once again trade MiyKah Macintosh also had 12 leads until a tied 53-53 score at the Christina Veloski photo points, six of which came from end of regulation. free throws. Overtime saw the intensity con- The Lakers’ Jason Massey jumps for a shot against Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 17. The victory against IUP leads tinue between Fairmont and the them next to take on West Liberty Lakers, but with less than three appearance in the tournament, second ranked DII basketball However, with the exception of University, the No. 5 team in the minutes remaining, Fairmont lead draining a three pointer with sev- team in the nation. two points scored in the begin- country. by five points. en seconds remaining and putting This contest was the fourth ning of the game, the Lakers lead “They (West Liberty) are one of Despite this, the Lakers worked the Lakers up 63-60 for the final time for the season between the the whole way through. the most resilient teams in Divi- the score to a 60-60 tie with a tally. two teams, with the most recent Mercyhurst led at the half 32- sion II that I’ve ever seen,” Man- mere 1:06 remaining in overtime. The victory lead the Lakers to being the PSAC Championship in 23, a slow start for IUP, who chel said. “They’re never out of However, the Lakers’ Patrick face Indiana University of Penn- which IUP staved off the Lakers could not get out of the first half it. They’re well coached, they’ve Smith sealed the Lakers’ next sylvania, the venue hosts and the for a 56-49 victory. performance hole. got ridiculous talent.” Duszak and Barach LET’S GO, sign with pro teams By Marina Boyle their dream of one day playing ward to showing the coaching Features editor professional hockey a reality,” staff and players what I can do. Gotkin said. “They are a great Mercyhurst gave me every oppor- LAKERS! Following the end of this year’s example of what you can achieve tunity to be successful from the season, Mercyhurst men’s ice when you do all the right things minute I stepped on campus and hockey has found two more suc- everyday and have the commit- I am extremely grateful for that. I March 23, Mercyhurst Baseball cesses off the ice for players Jo- ment and drive to succeed.” would first like to thank my coach- Field at 1 and 4 p.m.: Baseball seph Duszak and Derek Barach. Duszak has recorded 30 goals es throughout my college career Both Duszak and Barach have and 69 assists in 101 games with Rick, Tom, Greg, Joe Mormina doubleheader against University of been signed to the Toronto Ma- the Lakers. Currently, he is ranked and Jon Ronan for preparing me Pittsburgh at Johnstown ple Leafs and the Cleveland Mon- second in the nation with 1.27 throughout my four years at Mer- sters, respectively. points per game as a defenseman. cyhurst for this opportunity with In a huge win for both the play- In Atlantic Hockey, Duszak is Cleveland,” Barach said. ers and Mercyhurst, Duszak and first in points per game, assists Duszak, like Barach shared sen- March 23-24, Westwood Racquet Barach will spend the next few per game and points per game as timents about the strength of the Club at 4:30 and 1:30 p.m.: Men’s years with these NHL and AHL a defenseman. hockey program. teams. Duszak is the third Mercyhurst “While I am sad to have my tennis vs. West Chester and Duszak is a junior from Frank- player in five years to sign an college career end I am extreme- Millersville Universities lin Square, NY, who has already NHL contract. ly excited to prove myself in the traveled to Toronto to begin train- “It was an unbelievable feeling professional ranks and show ev- ing there. to sign with the Toronto Maple ery person who told me I couldn’t March 23, Lake Erie College at 1 Duszak and the Leafs have Leafs,” Duszak said. “They are an make it this far that they had agreed to a two-year future en- original six franchise and a first the wrong impression of me,” p.m.: Men’s lacrosse vs. Lake Erie try-level NHL contract starting in class organization. It is truly an Duszak said. “I also look forward the 2019-2020 season. honor and a privilege to try and to seeing the Mercyhurst hockey College Barach is a senior and a native live out my childhood dream of program continue to grow and of Glenmont, NY, who has fin- playing professional hockey with am proud to be an alumni of such ished his Laker career with 49 them.” a great program and university.” March 23, Shippensburg goals and 95 assists. Barach is a three-time honoree Coach Gotkin commented on University at 1 p.m.: Women’s His professional contract with for All-Atlantic Hockey, who was the success of both players and the Monsters - an affiliate of the named to the All-AHA Rookie the example they can set for oth- lacrosse vs. Shippensburg University Columbus Blue Jackets – was Team as a freshman before mov- ers. signed on March 10. ing up to the Second Team in his “This is a testament in that you Men’s hockey head coach Rick sophomore and junior years. can go to a small DI hockey pro- March 26, Tullio Field at 4 p.m.: Gotkin was happy to celebrate in Barach was quick to thank all gram and develop everyday and the success of the players. the Mercyhurst coaches for their have the opportunity to play at Men’s lacrosse vs. Alderson Broaddus “We are all very happy and help and support. some of the highest levels of our University excited for both Derek and Joe. “I am very excited to begin my game,” Gotkin said. “We are tru- They both have worked very hard professional career with such a ly so happy for both Derek and on and off the ice to help make great organization and look for- Joe.” PAGE 16 LAKER LIVING Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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