Clinton talks on Bishop boycotts College looks into economy, education graduation political policies NEWS 2 NEWS 3 NEWS 3 PAGE 2 NEWS April 2, 2008 Hillary Clinton speaks at ’Hurst the War in Iraq. By Casey Greene “It’s time to put an end to the Managing editor blank check that George Bush has been given to fund this war,” Students had the chance to she said. write themselves into Mercy- One way Clinton plans to hurst College’s history books increase our national security is this week. by “ending our addiction to oil,” Senator Hillary Rodham Clin- she said. ton (D-N.Y.) addressed over 3,000 Clinton plans to eliminate our members of the Erie community reliance on oil by fi nding clean, Tuesday evening in the Mercy- renewable alternative energy hurst Athletic Center (MAC). sources. The “Rocky” theme song played She specifi cally addressed the as Clinton climbed onto the stage ideas of utilizing solar energy, to cheers and applause from the increasing research for biofuels crowd. and harnessing wind energy, Her talk, “Solutions for the something she joked, “Should be Pennsylvania Economy,” lasted no problem for Erie.” Scoot Williams photo no more than 45 minutes. During Two major issues of the Clinton Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday evening to over 3,000 people in the Mercyhurst Athletic her time on stage, she highlighted campaign are the affordability of Center, focusing on the Pennsylvania economy. her plans for education, the healthcare and higher education. economy, the environment and “How do you put a price on generation. I want you to have need to be informed. We’re sup- sage out.” the War in Iraq. good health,” she asked. “How the same opportunities that I had posed to be educated and well- Bazbaz said he is aware of the “It took a Clinton to clean up do you put a price on a good and that your parents had in this rounded students through a controversy with Bishop Donald after the fi rst Bush and it’s going education?” great nation.” liberal arts education, so we need Trautman, who is now refusing to take a Clinton to clean up after Clinton addressed the increasing She told the audience, “This more opportunities like this.” to attend Mercyhurst’s gradua- the second,” she said. “And I’m number of uninsured Americans is the story for America…We A grand welcome tion due to their acceptance of excited about doing it.” as well as the increasing number are the people who are looking After a series of introductions, Clinton’s invitation to speak. Clinton addressed the dif- of insured Americans who are still to make tomorrow a better day” Pennsylvania Governor Ed Ren- “We respect the bishop’s view fi culties the average American unable to pay medical bills. – something she promises to do dell and President of Mercyhurst and what he has said but we family faces in order to survive Clinton said she wants to make if elected. Young Democrats junior Tim understand that the college wants in today’s economy. healthcare more affordable now A long line Knecht, joined Clinton on stage to offer students an amazing She said she plans to bring jobs with the future goal of a universal Some students waited in a to chants of “Hillary” from the chance to take part in a historical back into the U.S. by eliminating healthcare program. line that stretched as far as the audience. election,” he said. the benefi ts companies receive Throughout her speech, the Audrey Hirt Academic building “If it’s change you are looking “We really just want to give the when moving their business cost of higher education was for over seven hours to hear for, look no further,” said Knecht. Erie community a chance to hear outside of the States. continually addressed. Clinton talk. “Sen. Clinton is a remarkable fi rst-hand what Sen. Clinton has “First we are going to return “If you want to come to a great “We were the fi rst people to woman who will make a remark- to say,” said Bazbaz. “What’s most fairness in America...” she said. college, a college like Mercyhurst, get here, at 11 in the morning able president.” important, and our goal, is that “We need to use our money to than I want to help you afford to and it was worth it,” said junior ’Hurst’s historic moment Sen. Clinton’s message is heard help create jobs right here in go to that college,” she said. Jon Tirk. “I wanted to be able to “I think this is a historic moment loud and clear.” the U.S.” Clinton said she wants to meet her, shake her hand and get for the country and a great oppor- Erie County Executive Mark Clinton assured the crowd increase the number of pre-kin- an autograph.” tunity for the students,” said Divecchio said Clinton’s visit that she was the person to make dergarten programs in order to Sophomore Ian Michalski said Mercyhurst College President Dr. demonstrates her dedication. the effective changes in the U.S. produced better-prepared grade he wanted the best seat in the Thomas Gamble. “Hillary coming to Erie, or economy. school students. house. Erie Press Secretary for Hill- Mercyhurst, just shows her com- “We need a president with a “We need every child to be “I’ve not made a decision on ary Clinton Kamyl Bazbaz said mitment to the campaign, the plan,” she said. “A president who prepared to start school so they who I’m voting for,” he said. many sites were considered, but working class people and the will ask everyday, ‘What have we won’t be so far behind by third “So, I hope this will help make Mercyhurst presented the best small communities,” he said. done to create jobs in Erie or grade that they’re ready to drop my decision.” atmosphere. “It is a great way for her to ener- Jamestown or wherever?’” out by sixth,” she said. Sophomore Nadine Beres said “Mercyhurst offered a venue gize the people in the Erie com- The presidential hopeful said Addressing the young people she felt the same way. that is intimate but still can pack munity and other small commu- one way she will improve the in the crowd, Clinton said, “For “This is a once-in-a-lifetime a lot of people,” he said. “She nities not just the big cities where economy is by bringing home the me, this is not just about the next opportunity,” said sophomore wants to be able to connect with all the political focus tends to troops and cutting the funding for election. This is about the next Nadine Beres. “College students the audience but still get her mes- be placed.” PAGE 2 NEWS April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Hillary Clinton speaks at ’Hurst Bishop boycotts School looks at the War in Iraq. By Casey Greene “It’s time to put an end to the Managing editor political policies blank check that George Bush has been given to fund this war,” Students had the chance to she said. entity, the Merciad would have to 2008 graduation By Ashley Pastor write themselves into Mercy- One way Clinton plans to accept advertisements from all Staff writer hurst College’s history books increase our national security is candidates, including those who this week. by “ending our addiction to oil,” support abortion. Senator Hillary Rodham Clin- she said. Erie Bishop will not attend graduation ceremony Roughly a week after Mer- Tobin said that the college ton (D-N.Y.) addressed over 3,000 Clinton plans to eliminate our in protest over Clinton’s pro-choice stance and cyhurst College President Dr. considered Clinton’s visit as an members of the Erie community reliance on oil by fi nding clean, Thomas Gamble stated that he opportunity for Mercyhurst to Tuesday evening in the Mercy- renewable alternative energy appearance on ’Hurst’s campus Tuesday evening will look into a policy regarding engage students in an educational hurst Athletic Center (MAC). sources. the presence of political can- and political dialogue, and is in The “Rocky” theme song played She specifi cally addressed the saddened by it and will deeply Catholic faith. didates on campus, the college no way similar to a paid political as Clinton climbed onto the stage ideas of utilizing solar energy, By Joshua Wilwohl miss his presence at gradua- “I’m against Hillary coming announced it would be the venue advertisement. Editor-in-chief to cheers and applause from the increasing research for biofuels tion,” he said Monday. “Our here, and if he (Trautman) is for Sen. Hillary Clinton for her Tobin says that the differ- crowd. and harnessing wind energy, mission counsels us to educate going not (to attend graduation) “Solutions for the Pennsylvania ence between the allowance of Her talk, “Solutions for the something she joked, “Should be Erie Catholic Bishop Donald our students in an environ- out of protest, then I think Economy” address Tuesday advertisements and someone Pennsylvania Economy,” lasted no problem for Erie.” Scoot Williams photo Trautman will not attend Mer- ment where faith and reason it’s a wrong move on the col- evening. speaking is that there is a ques- no more than 45 minutes. During Two major issues of the Clinton Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday evening to over 3,000 people in the Mercyhurst Athletic cyhurst College’s graduation fl ourish together, and toward that lege.” Gamble, however, said the tion and answer session that gives her time on stage, she highlighted campaign are the affordability of Center, focusing on the Pennsylvania economy. ceremony this year in protest end provide opportunities for Kamyl Bazbaz, Clinton’s Erie college still has plans to develop students the chancefor dialogue, her plans for education, the healthcare and higher education. over Democratic presidential our students to be well informed press secretary, said the campaign the political policies. versus a paid printed political economy, the environment and “How do you put a price on generation. I want you to have need to be informed. We’re sup- sage out.” candidate Hillary Clinton’s visit politically and religiously.” recognizes the bishop’s view. He announced the formation advertisement that does not. the War in Iraq. good health,” she asked. “How the same opportunities that I had posed to be educated and well- Bazbaz said he is aware of the to campus on April 1. Students said they have mixed “We greatly respect the of two committees that will look “It is by no means an endorse- “It took a Clinton to clean up do you put a price on a good and that your parents had in this rounded students through a controversy with Bishop Donald In a statement issued by Traut- opinions on the bishop’s absence Bishop’s point of view on the into two separate policies. ment of the candidate and their after the fi rst Bush and it’s going education?” great nation.” liberal arts education, so we need Trautman, who is now refusing man, he says by allowing Clinton at graduation. subject, and also appreciate(d) The one, headed by Associate views,” said Tobin. to take a Clinton to clean up after Clinton addressed the increasing She told the audience, “This more opportunities like this.” to attend Mercyhurst’s gradua- to speak, the college is taking a Senior Phyllis Roman said the opportunity to speak to stu- Vice President of Advance- He said the college sent all the second,” she said. “And I’m number of uninsured Americans is the story for America…We A grand welcome tion due to their acceptance of pro-choice position concerning she will not miss Trautman at dents and the Erie community ment Dr. David Livingston, is political candidates an invitation excited about doing it.” as well as the increasing number are the people who are looking After a series of introductions, Clinton’s invitation to speak. abortion. graduation. in this historic election,” he in charge of recommending to use Mercyhurst as a venue Clinton addressed the dif- of insured Americans who are still to make tomorrow a better day” Pennsylvania Governor Ed Ren- “We respect the bishop’s view “I am disappointed in Mer- “If he doesn’t want to come said. guidelines for the presence of if they planned to make a stop fi culties the average American unable to pay medical bills. – something she promises to do dell and President of Mercyhurst and what he has said but we cyhurst College for not refl ect- to our graduation, it’s his loss,” Gamble said the college will political candidates and related in Erie. family faces in order to survive Clinton said she wants to make if elected. Young Democrats junior Tim understand that the college wants ing the pro-life stance of the she said. “I don’t think many keep with the Catholic tra- activities on campus. Clinton was the fi rst to answer in today’s economy. healthcare more affordable now A long line Knecht, joined Clinton on stage to offer students an amazing Catholic Church regarding people will be traumatized…I dition by planning to host a The other committee, chaired the invitation, issued three weeks She said she plans to bring jobs with the future goal of a universal Some students waited in a to chants of “Hillary” from the chance to take part in a historical abortion. As tangible expres- mean, we’re supposed to be forum before the general elec- by Vice President of Student prior to the Merciad’s running of back into the U.S. by eliminating healthcare program. line that stretched as far as the audience. election,” he said. sion of my disappointment, learning and supporting voting tion about the “Responsible Life Dr. Gerry Tobin, plans the Obama for America adver- the benefi ts companies receive Throughout her speech, the Audrey Hirt Academic building “If it’s change you are looking “We really just want to give the I have notified (Mercyhurst and civic duties.” Catholic and the 2008 Elec- to recommend a policy that tisement, said Tobin. when moving their business cost of higher education was for over seven hours to hear for, look no further,” said Knecht. Erie community a chance to hear College President Dr. Thomas Junior Dan Racitano said he tion.” will address the types of paid “Once the invitation was outside of the States. continually addressed. Clinton talk. “Sen. Clinton is a remarkable fi rst-hand what Sen. Clinton has Gamble) that I will not be did not support Clinton coming Father James Piszker, the col- advertisements, including politi- extended, we weren’t inclined to “First we are going to return “If you want to come to a great “We were the fi rst people to woman who will make a remark- to say,” said Bazbaz. “What’s most present for Mercyhurst’s to campus, and even more so lege’s chaplain, said Trautman’s cal advertisements, the Merciad rescind the invitations,” he said. fairness in America...” she said. college, a college like Mercyhurst, get here, at 11 in the morning able president.” important, and our goal, is that graduation,” he said in a state- now that the bishop is not protest raises concerns about a should accept. Tobin said Clinton’s visit “We need to use our money to than I want to help you afford to and it was worth it,” said junior ’Hurst’s historic moment Sen. Clinton’s message is heard ment issued Monday. “I am attending graduation. pertinent subject. Since there is no specifi c policy should in no way affect the com- help create jobs right here in go to that college,” she said. Jon Tirk. “I wanted to be able to “I think this is a historic moment loud and clear.” open to meeting with Dr. “I kind of feel with Hillary “I think he’s expressing his governing paid political adver- mittees’ views on the separate the U.S.” Clinton said she wants to meet her, shake her hand and get for the country and a great oppor- Erie County Executive Mark Gamble in the future to ascertain (on) campus and this being a concern about a very important tising, Gamble said the college policies. Clinton assured the crowd increase the number of pre-kin- an autograph.” tunity for the students,” said Divecchio said Clinton’s visit how the Catholic identity of conservative campus…that issue to the Catholic church, is temporarily suspending the “It does not influence my that she was the person to make dergarten programs in order to Sophomore Ian Michalski said Mercyhurst College President Dr. demonstrates her dedication. Mercyhurst can be better clari- this is a negative side of her which is connected to the placement of such advertise- objective,” he said. “I hope we’re the effective changes in the U.S. produced better-prepared grade he wanted the best seat in the Thomas Gamble. “Hillary coming to Erie, or fi ed.” coming,” he said. “I think…we Catholic identity of a college ments until the committee makes all open minded enough to go economy. school students. house. Erie Press Secretary for Hill- Mercyhurst, just shows her com- Diocesan spokesman Msgr. should have thought about like Mercyhurst,” he said. its recommendation. into the committee with a good, “We need a president with a “We need every child to be “I’ve not made a decision on ary Clinton Kamyl Bazbaz said mitment to the campaign, the Tom McSweeney could not be having Hillary come before Gamble said the college The questions about the policy clear thinking that will help guide plan,” she said. “A president who prepared to start school so they who I’m voting for,” he said. many sites were considered, but working class people and the reached for comment. we went ahead and invited her does refl ect its religious roots and were brought to light when the us now and into the future.” will ask everyday, ‘What have we won’t be so far behind by third “So, I hope this will help make Mercyhurst presented the best small communities,” he said. Gamble said that while Traut- here…it goes against our Catho- plans to meet with Trautman. Merciad ran a paid political Tobin said the committees done to create jobs in Erie or grade that they’re ready to drop my decision.” atmosphere. “It is a great way for her to ener- man’s absence will be missed, lic ideals.” “We look forward to engaging advertisement for Obama for plan to meet by the end of this Jamestown or wherever?’” out by sixth,” she said. Sophomore Nadine Beres said “Mercyhurst offered a venue gize the people in the Erie com- the college must act in a way that Racitano said though it’s in conversations about the most America. week. The presidential hopeful said Addressing the young people she felt the same way. that is intimate but still can pack munity and other small commu- will meet the educational needs beneficial to have a potential authentic way for Mercyhurst According to the Erie Catholic Gamble said he expects the one way she will improve the in the crowd, Clinton said, “For “This is a once-in-a-lifetime a lot of people,” he said. “She nities not just the big cities where of the students. presidential candidate come to to meet both its religious and Diocese, political advertisements committees to make recom- economy is by bringing home the me, this is not just about the next opportunity,” said sophomore wants to be able to connect with all the political focus tends to “While we respect Bishop campus and speak, the college its educational obligations,” are prohibited in any of its pub- mendations to him in the next troops and cutting the funding for election. This is about the next Nadine Beres. “College students the audience but still get her mes- be placed.” Trautman’s decision, we are should not shy away from its he said. lications because, as a non-profi t two weeks. PAGE 4 NEWS April 2, 2008 ’Hurst students crack methamphetamine case

west Pennsylvania. ined were names of individuals or $142,000 worth, of meth and “The most challenging part of By Liz Maier Director of the investigation who bought pseudoephedrine meth oil from the Frey brothers’ the internship was balancing the Staff writer and 1981 graduate from Mer- products.” home. different projects I was assigned, cyhurst, Dennis Tobin, credited “The diffi cult part was analyz- The investigation, “Operation specifi cally when we’re right in Two Mercyhurst College intel- Shelnick and Zabiegala for dis- ing the data to determine further Family Cook-Out,” began in the middle of a big case like the ligence studies student interns covering patterns and trends relationships that were useful, March 2007. Frey case,” Zabiegala said. received praise from the Penn- indicating criminal behavior. such as who is shopping with Three interns before Shelnick “In a given day, I might come sylvania Attorney General Tom By analyzing data, Shelnick and whom, the area where they’re and Zabiegala also helped and in to simply update our master Corbett after helping the Bureau Zabiegala identifi ed “red fl ags,” or shopping and if they are shop- contributed with the investiga- database, but then I might be of Narcotics Investigation and customers who bought multiple ping in more than one location tion. tasked to do work on a current Drug Control dismantle a massive boxes of pseudoephedrine in the every day,” Zabiegala said. “They (Shelnick and Zabiegala) investigation,” said Zabiegala. methamphetamine case. same day. Shelnick and Zabiegala’s put the fi nal touches on the inves- “And if we are close to making Juniors Samantha Shelnick and “The most diffi cult aspect of efforts led agents to connect the tigation,” said Greblaski. arrests or executing search war- Justin Zabiegala analyzed over the internship was how tedious accomplices or “pill shoppers” Shelnick and Zabiegala saved rants I might be tasked to gather 35,000 lines of data gathered it was to input and analyze the to the operation leaders, Robert the citizens of Pennsylvania a information to facilitate that from various pharmacies across logs; but obviously that work is and James Frey. signifi cant amount of money by process.” Pennsylvania and Ohio. very necessary and worth it in the Attorney General Corbett dismantling the meth operation. Shelnick said the internship was They pinpointed 29 individu- end,” Shelnick said. said investigators believe broth- “They did the work load of one somewhat challenging, but that als who were involved in what Guiding Shelnick and Zabie- ers Robert and James Frey from police offi cer’s annual salary for his training from Mercyhurst’s is being called the oldest-known gala through out the case, faculty Albion, Pa., were the organizers in free,” said Greblaski. intelligence really gave him the methamphetamine manufac- advisor David Grabelski said, the operation for 14 years. Neither Shelnick nor Zabiegala tools needed to be helpful in this turing operation in north- “The data lines that were exam- Investigators seized 9.6 pounds, were paid while interning. investigation.

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PAGE 4 NEWS April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5 ’Hurst students crack methamphetamine case Biochemist to speak west Pennsylvania. ined were names of individuals or $142,000 worth, of meth and “The most challenging part of about generosity By Liz Maier Director of the investigation who bought pseudoephedrine meth oil from the Frey brothers’ the internship was balancing the approach allows readers to visu- Staff writer and 1981 graduate from Mer- products.” home. different projects I was assigned, By Julie Hranica alize the nexus between his ideas Staff writer cyhurst, Dennis Tobin, credited “The diffi cult part was analyz- The investigation, “Operation specifi cally when we’re right in and their own fi elds of interest,” Two Mercyhurst College intel- Shelnick and Zabiegala for dis- ing the data to determine further Family Cook-Out,” began in the middle of a big case like the McFee said. ligence studies student interns covering patterns and trends relationships that were useful, March 2007. Frey case,” Zabiegala said. For students interested in giv- Sophomore Nadine Beres be- received praise from the Penn- indicating criminal behavior. such as who is shopping with Three interns before Shelnick “In a given day, I might come ing to others then Dr. Stephen lieves that this discussion will be sylvania Attorney General Tom By analyzing data, Shelnick and whom, the area where they’re and Zabiegala also helped and in to simply update our master Post is sure to intrigue them. interesting and benefi cial. Corbett after helping the Bureau Zabiegala identifi ed “red fl ags,” or shopping and if they are shop- contributed with the investiga- database, but then I might be Post, a famous biochemist will “I volunteer a lot and give of Narcotics Investigation and customers who bought multiple ping in more than one location tion. tasked to do work on a current come to Mercyhurst College on a lot back to the community, Drug Control dismantle a massive boxes of pseudoephedrine in the every day,” Zabiegala said. “They (Shelnick and Zabiegala) investigation,” said Zabiegala. Contributed photo April 3. so I think it will be interest- methamphetamine case. same day. Shelnick and Zabiegala’s put the fi nal touches on the inves- “And if we are close to making Mercyhurst College class of 2008 students will soon thow their caps in the air to Post will speak about his new ing to see where he is coming Juniors Samantha Shelnick and “The most diffi cult aspect of efforts led agents to connect the tigation,” said Greblaski. arrests or executing search war- symbolize the end of their undergraduate studies and the next step in their adult lives. book, “Why Good Things Hap- from. I also sometimes wonder Justin Zabiegala analyzed over the internship was how tedious accomplices or “pill shoppers” Shelnick and Zabiegala saved rants I might be tasked to gather pen to Good People.” the same thing about why cer- 35,000 lines of data gathered it was to input and analyze the to the operation leaders, Robert the citizens of Pennsylvania a information to facilitate that The book and the topic of his tain things happen to certain from various pharmacies across logs; but obviously that work is and James Frey. signifi cant amount of money by process.” presentations will focus on the people because I believe that Pennsylvania and Ohio. very necessary and worth it in the Attorney General Corbett dismantling the meth operation. Shelnick said the internship was Life after graduation idea of giving. sometimes bad things can hap- They pinpointed 29 individu- end,” Shelnick said. said investigators believe broth- “They did the work load of one somewhat challenging, but that Post will talk about how it pen to good people as well,” als who were involved in what Guiding Shelnick and Zabie- ers Robert and James Frey from police offi cer’s annual salary for his training from Mercyhurst’s Several special events are set and making sure I am making the is important to be generous said Beres. is being called the oldest-known gala through out the case, faculty Albion, Pa., were the organizers in free,” said Greblaski. intelligence really gave him the By Emily Grabowski up for the seniors as they wrap most of it.” person and Post will also focus McFee also believes that stu- Contributing writer methamphetamine manufac- advisor David Grabelski said, the operation for 14 years. Neither Shelnick nor Zabiegala tools needed to be helpful in this up their college journey. Senior and forensic science on how giving is benefi cial to a dents will leave these discus- turing operation in north- “The data lines that were exam- Investigators seized 9.6 pounds, were paid while interning. investigation. Events include the senior major Kyle Scully said he wants person’s health. sions feeling empowered. It is the home stretch of the dinner dance, which will be held to go to graduate school, and is Post has developed a scale for “Post’s basic points focus on 2007-2008 school year. on Friday, May 9 and the senior waiting on responses from the measuring how a person gives generosity, giving, and how to Toyota FJ Cruiser With about a month and a outing to Splash Lagoon on ones he applied to and is just and how they can improve their lead a good life. I fi nd myself half left in the spring term, it’s Thursday, May 15. having fun. ability to give to others. empowered by his overwhelm- a busy time for students and There is also the dedication Senior and Intel major Chad Post was contacted to speak ingly positive approach,” he employees. of the senior gift, and an alumni Tilburg is spending his time by religious studies professor said. You don’t need a text book Everyone is working hard reception on Friday, May 16. interviewing with government Dr. Daniel McFee, who said McFee believes that even stu- for fi nals, making their summer The senior picnic, sports awards and private agencies in hopes of Post was thrilled to have the dents who disagree with Post’s to tell you plans and, for some, getting banquet, academic awards dinner fi nding a job. chance to come to Mercyhurst, approach or arguments can still ready for the Europe trip. and, for the fi rst time ever, Mer- “I plan to move to Washington having been a teacher at a Mercy feel moved in some way by his But for the seniors, they are cyhurst will host its own ROTC D.C. and work in a national secu- university for years. presentation. making the most important plans Commissioning Ceremony taking rity-related profession,” Tilburg There will be two opportuni- Sophomore Carly Rae Eisen- e is NO substitute of all: preparing themselves for place on Saturday, May 17. said. ties for students and the general hauer agrees that this approach . their graduation. Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. the Although it may be a stressful public to listen to Post’s pre- will probably strike a chord with ther Preparation for the com- offi cial commencement ceremony time of the year, seniors should sentation. some people. mencement ceremony is a year- begins, with a farewell reception enjoy their last trimester at Mer- The fi rst is a roundtable dis- “I think that some people will Toyota Yaris round project, starting in August afterwards. cyhurst College. cussion in Mercy Heritage Hall definitely change their view- for quality when the potential graduates are Tickets are not required for “Succeed in your coursework, on April 3 at 4:15 p.m. point about giving to others af- ecent college grad, contacted. friends and family to attend. appreciate your fi nal days in Mer- This roundtable discussion ter hearing a presentation about As a r Toyota Camry In February, Sr. Pat Whalen General seating is available. cyhurst’s education system and will focus on “Altruism and the this topic,” said Eisenhauer. and the Registrar’s office go With such a busy schedule enjoy yourself,” Whalen said. 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PAGE 6 NEWS April 2, 2008 Beautify Erie: anti-graffi ti project the force; the involvement By Tim Hucko was approved by Mayor Sin- Staff writer nott. “Graffi ti is a hard problem Mercyhurst College students to deal with, but we’ve got to are taking a stand on the war start dealing with it and do the against graffi ti. best we can to stay out in front The city of Erie’s anti-graf- of it and combat it” Sinnott fiti squad is now active and said. helping to put an end on the With the force in place, it vandalism. was time to put the students Headed by Erie’s third Ward to work. District Judge Tom Carney; the Taking into account the group uses a multitude of dif- amount of buildings vandal- ferent skills and techniques to ized, the square footage, specifi c Contributed photo tactically remove and suppress taggers and the community’s Graffi ti can be seen all over the United States in both rural and urban areas. Mayor Joe the graffi ti. perception of these crimes the Sinnott wants to clean it up, starting with Erie. Other members of the group team can determine hotspots include Christopher D. Hitz, around the city that would yield president of Advanced Drying the most positive results when and Restorations; Dennis cleaned. Braendel II, vice president of “We need good analysts to Braendel Painting and Services; help fi nd solutions to this prob- John Tretter, business agent for lem,” said Grabelski, “So far I Laborers Local 603; downtown have had good help.” businessman Tom “Tippy” Each term new students are Dworzanski; Wally Brown, coor- hired to intern with the team dinator of the Little Italy Neigh- and put their analytical skills borhood Crime Watch Group; to work. David J. Grabelski, assistant Grabelski said that this is a professor at the Institute for long-term program he hopes to Intelligence Studies and Maria see grow stronger. L. Garase, assistant professor “Currently we have two at Gannon University’s criminal undergraduate students and one justice program. graduate student helping; there Along with this team are may be more in the future,” Mercyhurst students who play Grabelski said. a critical role in the intricate Junior Intelligence Studies process. major Ryan Heise said that he Their job is to map out believes the program would and record graffi ti sites around give students excellent field the city so the team can ana- experience and a feel for what lyze the data and effectively that type of work would con- Contributed photo respond. sist of. The city of Erie’s anti-graffi ti squad is now active and helping to put an end on “Back in January of 2008 Also as a local resident, vandalism found throughout the city. Mayor Joe Sinnott made an Heise would like to see the announcement about the city cleaned up and put back in take care of these problems to make the community better as campus next.” task force and I wondered if better shape. be part of beautifying the city,” a whole. “Nothing we do here is going students could help,” Gra- The fi rst project was com- task member Christopher Hitz “When you walk across to stop graffi ti; all you can do belski said, “Once I heard pleted on March 20; remov- said. “We’re going to be doing campus and see graffiti on is minimize it.” said Grabelski. this, I called Judge Carney and ing graffi ti on a wall near the a lot more in the next couple benches and trash cans, you “This program is a win-win for offered student involve- northeast corner of State Street months.” wonder what is being done to the city, state and college.” ment.” and the Bayfront Parkway. Several students outside of stop it,” said Sophomore Josh With the experience and com- After a meeting with “We have the equipment, the Intelligence Studies pro- Nordin. “Now Mercyhurst stu- mitment from the Mercyhurst Carney discussing the potential we have the knowledge and gram feel that this is a great dents are helping to clean up our community, major changes are role students would play in we have the staff to be able to opportunity to get involved and city and hopefully clean up our in our future. PAGE 6 NEWS April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 NEWS PAGE 7 Beautify Erie: anti-graffi ti project Forensics ‘dead set’ the force; the involvement on winning awards By Tim Hucko was approved by Mayor Sin- Staff writer nott. Many graduate students will be “Graffi ti is a hard problem By Sarah Gerard presenting papers at the 77 annual Contributing writer Mercyhurst College students to deal with, but we’ve got to meeting of the American Associ- are taking a stand on the war start dealing with it and do the ation of Physical Anthropologist against graffi ti. best we can to stay out in front The applied forensic science in April and other students have The city of Erie’s anti-graf- of it and combat it” Sinnott department has been receiving presented papers at the American fiti squad is now active and said. recognition lately. Association of Forensic Sciences helping to put an end on the With the force in place, it Dr. Steven Symes, an applied 60 Anniversary Scientifi c Meeting vandalism. was time to put the students forensic science professor, has in February. Headed by Erie’s third Ward to work. Contributed photo received the lifetime achievement Krya Stull, graduate student in District Judge Tom Carney; the Taking into account the The Career Services offi ce, located in 201 Old Main, can help Mercyhurst College students award and students have been the Masters of Science forensic group uses a multitude of dif- amount of buildings vandal- fi nd a variety of different summer jobs. presenting papers at national and biological anthropology ferent skills and techniques to ized, the square footage, specifi c Contributed photo association meetings. program. Stull said the best part tactically remove and suppress taggers and the community’s Graffi ti can be seen all over the United States in both rural and urban areas. Mayor Joe The undergraduate program about the graduate program the graffi ti. perception of these crimes the Sinnott wants to clean it up, starting with Erie. Career Services helps consists of four specialized con- at Mercyhurst is the hands on Other members of the group team can determine hotspots centrations which are foren- experience. include Christopher D. Hitz, around the city that would yield sic anthropology, criminalistics, The professors of the applied president of Advanced Drying the most positive results when forensic wildlife investigation, and forensic science department come and Restorations; Dennis cleaned. with summer jobs forensic chemistry. from a variety of backgrounds. Braendel II, vice president of “We need good analysts to According to Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat received his doc- Braendel Painting and Services; help fi nd solutions to this prob- Mercyhurst provides students ment of his town. Dirkmaat, department chair and torate in Anthropology at the John Tretter, business agent for lem,” said Grabelski, “So far I By Javiera Cubillos with a variety of ways to fi nd “I look forward to my intern- professor of applied forensic University of Pittsburgh and has Staff writer Laborers Local 603; downtown have had good help.” jobs and internships in different ship this summer, it’ll be fun,” sciences, there are 140 to 150 been a professor at Mercyhurst businessman Tom “Tippy” Each term new students are majors as well as helping them said Campanelli. students in the undergraduate since 1991 his specialization is Dworzanski; Wally Brown, coor- hired to intern with the team For incoming freshmen and with their resumes. International student Sebas- program. outdoor crime scenes. dinator of the Little Italy Neigh- and put their analytical skills future sophomores, summer Career Services has a bulletin tian Thais will also be going The program and curriculum He has worked on many plane borhood Crime Watch Group; to work. will be a relaxing break from the board outside of their office home this summer. He is a focus on presenting state-of- crash scenes in Pennsylvania and David J. Grabelski, assistant Grabelski said that this is a stress of college. in Main 201 where they post junior majoring in Political Sci- the-art techniques in forensic elsewhere. professor at the Institute for long-term program he hopes to But for most juniors and summer jobs and several helpful ence and hopes to get a job in science and crime scene recovery Symes has been a professor at Intelligence Studies and Maria see grow stronger. seniors, this is the time for web pages. his home country of Peru. in the classroom while providing Mercyhurst since 2002. L. Garase, assistant professor “Currently we have two summer jobs and internships. There is also a binder in the “I don’t have an internship a variety of practical, hands-on He earned the prestigious at Gannon University’s criminal undergraduate students and one Elise Zigrossi, a junior major- offi ce that students can ask for yet mainly because I am trying opportunities both in the fi eld Thomas Dale Stewart Award for justice program. graduate student helping; there ing in Art Therapy, will be stay- and review. to get one back home working and in the laboratory. lifetime achievement, the highest Along with this team are may be more in the future,” ing in Erie this summer. Mercyhurst also provides for a congressman, hopefully I’ll A few advanced juniors and honor offered by the Physical Mercyhurst students who play Grabelski said. She will be interning for students with the possibility to get good news about that soon,” seniors do have the opportunity Anthropology Section of the a critical role in the intricate Junior Intelligence Studies L’Arche, a community for men- be interns in the college. said Thais. to work at actual crimes scenes American Academy of Forensic process. major Ryan Heise said that he tally and physically handicapped There is usually an average Another possibility for and all students gain experience Sciences (AAFS). Their job is to map out believes the program would people, as a relief aid. of 250 students from all majors spending the summer is stay- through classroom projects. The award recognizes Symes’ and record graffi ti sites around give students excellent field “I’m exited to fi nally be using doing summer internships at ing on-campus taking some According to Dirkmaat, the enduring contributions to the the city so the team can ana- experience and a feel for what my school knowledge out in the Mercyhurst. courses. forensic and biological anthro- fi eld of forensic anthropology lyze the data and effectively that type of work would con- Contributed photo real world, I really feel like I’ll “Over the last two years, Mer- Mercyhurst offers vari- pology graduate program at and a career marked by accurate, respond. sist of. The city of Erie’s anti-graffi ti squad is now active and helping to put an end on make a difference in the Erie cyhurst has had interns from 24 ous summer sessions where Mercyhurst College is the best in detailed scholarship and remark- “Back in January of 2008 Also as a local resident, vandalism found throughout the city. community,” said Zigrossi. different states and fi ve different students can earn three credits the world. The graduate program able productivity. Mayor Joe Sinnott made an Heise would like to see the Career service director, Bob countries,” said Hvezda. in three weeks or up to six accepts about seven students in Symes is one of the country’s announcement about the city cleaned up and put back in take care of these problems to make the community better as campus next.” Hvezda, said that students usu- Some students rather intern credits in six weeks. the program each year. leading experts on trauma to bone task force and I wondered if better shape. be part of beautifying the city,” a whole. “Nothing we do here is going ally do internships for college or work at home. This is a good option for stu- Graduates will have the skills and an authority on saw and knife students could help,” Gra- The fi rst project was com- task member Christopher Hitz “When you walk across to stop graffi ti; all you can do credit but that it is also a great Junior Matt Campanelli, for dents who are behind or want needed to conduct search, docu- mark analysis. belski said, “Once I heard pleted on March 20; remov- said. “We’re going to be doing campus and see graffiti on is minimize it.” said Grabelski. learning experience. example, is going back home to to get ahead in their work in mentation, and data recovery Other professors in the depart- this, I called Judge Carney and ing graffi ti on a wall near the a lot more in the next couple benches and trash cans, you “This program is a win-win for “It looks great on a resume Elmira, NY for the summer. order to alleviate the class load exercises involving a variety of ment are Dr. Ousley and Luis offered student involve- northeast corner of State Street months.” wonder what is being done to the city, state and college.” and for them to market them- He is a dual majoring in crimi- of the school year. outdoor, fi re, and mass fatality L. Cabo-Perez from Spain. Dr. ment.” and the Bayfront Parkway. Several students outside of stop it,” said Sophomore Josh With the experience and com- selves to employers for full time nal justice and sociology and will Summer classes are demand- scenes as well as conduct prelimi- Ousley developed a computer After a meeting with “We have the equipment, the Intelligence Studies pro- Nordin. “Now Mercyhurst stu- mitment from the Mercyhurst jobs as well as get one or several be working at the Elmira Water ing, but at the same time they nary analyses of human remains program that can determine Carney discussing the potential we have the knowledge and gram feel that this is a great dents are helping to clean up our community, major changes are letters of recommendation,” Board. He will also be doing an allow students to have free time recovered from a wide variety of the sex and ancestry of skeletal role students would play in we have the staff to be able to opportunity to get involved and city and hopefully clean up our in our future. said Hvezda. internship in the police depart- to enjoy the sun. forensic scenes. remains. PAGE 8 FEATURES April 2, 2008

THE LAKER Spring Term Galley Grill Dinner: Lunch: S - Turkey Burger M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli M - Club Sandwich T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and T - Chicken Caesar veggies W - Chicken Quesadilla W - Veal Parm over pasta Th - Breakfast for Lunch Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich F - Tuna Melt or Grilled F - Fish Sandwich or Grilled Portabella Sandwich Portabella Sandwich S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub S - Sloppy Joe

Board Specials Hours of Operation: Lunch $4.75 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. pizzahut.ca/fi les/images/ChickenPomodoro Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Pizza Hut is now offering pasta choices for delivery.

Look for New Menu Items! Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger New Salads: Pizza hut offers Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- Greek-Caesar pasta delivery Subconnection Special Features 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 Pizza Hut now offers pans By Nicole McIntyre of pasta with bread sticks for 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $5.79 Staff writer only $11.95 that are available ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 for delivery. Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 In this fast-paced world, we The pasta trays feed six people 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 have seen time-saving adjust- and are available in marinara and ments taking place on a regular alfredo sauces. 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Hours of Operation: basis. This service will be helpful Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Fast food chains and coffee for catering purposes as well as Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. shops have implemented drive- effective in limiting gas use for thru services, and many restau- families who are trying to save Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. rants are now equipped with money. curbside pick-up. Competitors say that they are One can even have movies sent unimpressed with this idea, say- Laker Express to them via the United States ing that Pizza Hut is trying to postal service. convert into a restaurant rather Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express All of these efforts have been than a pizza shop. But others Minute Meals! made to cater to the needs of the have different opinions. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. average American with too much “Not only is this idea good for Board Specials to do during their day. when you are short on time,” Hours of Operation: Recently Pizza Hut launched a sophomore Conor McKenna Lunch $4.75 delivery service that goes above said, “it gives you a less greasy Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Dinner $5.50 and beyond pizza. alternative for a quick meal.” Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Many locations, including the A Pizza Hut representative Saturday & Sunday Closed one on East 38th Street, have said that if the process is done altered their delivery services to correctly, pasta could become 15 include new options. percent of the total sales. PAGE 8 FEATURES April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9

THE LAKER Celebs make presidential endorsements

Spring Term Oprah Winfrey’s opinion would By Carla Hart affect their vote choice.” Staff writer Mercyhurst College students Galley Grill were asked if celebrity endorse- Dinner: Roll out the red carpet. ments have the potential to sway S - Turkey Burger Lunch: Hollywood has spoken and the voter’s decision at the polls. M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli M - Club Sandwich T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and race to the White House is on. Senior Stacey Minchin said T - Chicken Caesar veggies With the 2008 presidential there is a possibility for celebrity W - Chicken Quesadilla W - Veal Parm over pasta election in the spotlight, celebri- impact. Th - Breakfast for Lunch Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich ties are endorsing their favorite “Seeing Oprah endorse Obama F - Tuna Melt or Grilled F - Fish Sandwich or Grilled Portabella political candidates. could result in the ‘Oprah Effect,’ Sandwich While U.S. Senators Hillary Portabella Sandwich in which everything Winfrey is S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub Clinton and Barack Obama vie involved in becomes a success S - Sloppy Joe for the Democratic nomination, due to her popularity within the John McCain seems to hold the public eye,” Minchin said. “It Board Specials Hours of Operation: ticket for the Republican Party. is understandable for people to Lunch $4.75 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Whether a celebrity’s support consider all the factors includ- Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. pizzahut.ca/fi les/images/ChickenPomodoro will help or hinder a presidential ing the celebrity endorsements candidate remains to be seen. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Pizza Hut is now offering pasta choices for delivery. for each candidate, but when it Boston Red Sox picher Curt comes down to the polls, votes graphics8.nytimes.com Schilling’s endorsement for should be cast based on what Look for New Menu Items! Oprah Winfrey is one of many celebrities who are endorsing their favorite candidates. Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger McCain came early, as it did for you think of the candidates’ President George Bush in 2004. New Salads: opinions in every issue, instead Pizza hut offers Support from Barbara Strei- of the money and stardom that the fact that they are using Holly- “People may go along with “Not everybody chooses to go Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- sand could help Clinton, while surrounds their campaign.” wood to get ahead in the game,” their favorite star if they don’t along with celebrity opinion,” Greek-Caesar Oprah Winfrey’s endorsement As an aspiring journalist, said Brudy. know enough about a candidate,” said Larson. “My own personal may prove effective for Obama. Minchen is accustomed to gath- Brudy said she will not use said Mando. beliefs and morals will infl uence pasta delivery One never knows. ering all of the facts. endorsements as a factor in her Instead, Mando encourages my decision.” Subconnection Special Features According to The Pew Research “Celebrity endorsements tend decision for president. people to trust in themselves. It seems Mercyhurst students 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 Pizza Hut now offers pans Center for the People & the to result in voting based on “A celebrity could not gear my “A voter who is swayed may will not be swayed despite cel- By Nicole McIntyre of pasta with bread sticks for Press, “69 percent of people popular opinion rather that on decision a certain way, because not value or trust his or her own brity involvement. 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $5.79 Staff writer only $11.95 that are available surveyed say political endorse- research conducted,” she said. this is too much of an important opinions,” he explained. Along with research and refl ec- ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 for delivery. ments generally have little impact Junior Ashley Brudy agreed election for our country,” said Junior Linnea Larson said it is tion, they have education and Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 In this fast-paced world, we The pasta trays feed six people on voter preferences.” with Minchin. Brudy. important to focus on the real common sense to help them Mercyhurst College freshman issues and get all of the facts by choose the right candidate for 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 have seen time-saving adjust- and are available in marinara and On the other hand, “nearly half “It is a good thing to get the ments taking place on a regular alfredo sauces. of the young people surveyed say candidates noticed, but bad in Justin Mando also agreed. November. president in 2008. 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Hours of Operation: basis. This service will be helpful Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Fast food chains and coffee for catering purposes as well as Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. shops have implemented drive- effective in limiting gas use for thru services, and many restau- families who are trying to save Candidates and their celebrity support Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. rants are now equipped with money. curbside pick-up. Competitors say that they are Celebrity endorsements for Eddie Murphy Celebrity endorsements for One can even have movies sent unimpressed with this idea, say- John McCain include: Maria Shriver Hillary Clinton include: Laker Express to them via the United States ing that Pizza Hut is trying to Arnold Schwarzenegger Hulk Hogan Angelina Jolie postal service. convert into a restaurant rather Sylvester Stallone Jennifer Aniston Danny De Vito Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express All of these efforts have been than a pizza shop. But others Tom Selleck Jackson Brown Hugh Hefner Minute Meals! made to cater to the needs of the have different opinions. Burt Bacharach Ben Stiller Madonna 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. average American with too much “Not only is this idea good for John Ondrasik Morgan Freeman Eva Longoria Board Specials to do during their day. when you are short on time,” Joe Eszterhas Tom Hanks America Ferrara Hours of Operation: Recently Pizza Hut launched a sophomore Conor McKenna Celebrity endorsements for Tobey Maguire Elton John Lunch $4.75 delivery service that goes above said, “it gives you a less greasy : George Clooney Jerry Springer Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Barack Obama include Dinner $5.50 and beyond pizza. alternative for a quick meal.” Scarlett Johansson Halle Berry Martha Stewart Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Many locations, including the A Pizza Hut representative Will Smith Leonardo DiCaprio Barbara Streisand Saturday & Sunday Closed one on East 38th Street, have said that if the process is done Robert Deniro Matt Damon Jack Nicholson altered their delivery services to correctly, pasta could become 15 Oprah Winfrey Jamie Foxx Rosie O’Donnell hollywoodhiccups.blogspot.com include new options. percent of the total sales. Ben Affl eck Stevie Wonder Stephen Spielberg Arnold Schwarzenegger is backing John McCain. PAGE 10 FEATURES April 2, 2008 Clinton sticks to what works best of leadership, experience, and blazer gave a very fl attering and By Jen Gildea change,” said Kamyl Bazbaz, lengthening silhouette. Features editor Hillary Clinton’s Erie Press By wearing straight-leg, but not Secretary. “Hillary is proud to tapered, pants, Clinton created a As Sen. Hillary Clinton said represent the pantsuit because it becoming shape and profi le on a Tuesday night at her rally in the challenges convention.” woman who represents the aver- Mercyhurst College Athletic At Tuesday night’s speech, age size of American women. Center, “It took a Clinton to Clinton donned a familiar pant- Simple, classic earrings and a clean up after the fi rst Bush. It suit, albeit a fl attering one. pink and black scarf topped off will take another to clean up after The bright pink color of the the ensemble nicely. this one.” single-breasted blazer high- The truth is, Hillary Clinton Well, whether she gets the lighted her facial complexion, is not a contestant in a beauty presidential nomination or not, leaving a glow that was only pageant. Clinton sure does take “cleaning more enhanced by her mega- Perhaps what ought to be more up” seriously – in the fashion watt smile. important than her day-to-day sense, that is. Instead of a dated look, Clin- outfi ts is for what her campaign After being spoofed in the ton appeared modern and con- stands. media several times for continu- temporary. Bazbaz summed it up when it ously wearing pantsuits, Clinton’s The jacket was accentuated by comes to Clinton’s buzzed-about fashion sense has begun to a slightly “popped” collar and a wardrobe. broaden, even if it’s just in the nipped-in waist. “I would hope that viewers Contributed photo use of color. Paired with traditional black would vote based on policy, not Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits have been spoofed in the media. “The pantsuit is the defi nition dress slacks, the waist-length clothing,” he said. Students create Earth Week projects from recycled materials dising major Marissa Stuart is of fashion that has seen a major By Sandy Watro taking part in organizing and increase in the area of recycled Staff writer contributing to the display case. materials. “I like the fact that I can take Nike has created a basketball The Green Team’s Earth Week, something old and turn it into shoe made almost completely of which will be held April 14-18, is something new,” Stuart said. “I Nike’s factory’s waste. titled Seeds, Soil and Soul. think the display will be really The shoe was created for Steve Among other things, this year’s interesting to visit and hope- Nash of the Phoenix Suns and is Earth Week will be focused fully it will encourage others called the Nike Trash Talk. on a reduce, reuse and recycle to perhaps remake something The outer portion of the shoe theme. themselves.” is made from scraps of leather In honor of the upcoming So far, contributions have been found on the factory fl oor and Earth Week, students and staff fashioned out of items like old secured together by zig-zag members of the Mercyhurst T-shirts, fabric remnants from stitching. community are creating clothing the school’s sewing lab and even The middle sole is comprised and accessories out of recycled newspapers. of scrap-ground foam that once materials. Two surprising items found was considered waste from the Analida Braeger will head up in the exhibit include a paper production of other goods. some of the activities of Earth Mache bustier and a skirt made Accessories designer Eleanor www.etsy.com Week. out of old Merciad newspapers. Salazar utilizes pool balls to Eleanor Salazar creates rings from used pool balls. “The recycled and creative The display will also feature create one of kind rings and nature of the items that will a variety of recycled fashion bracelets. All in all, one can deduct that cyhurst students and staff are be on display will illustrate the accessories. Each ball she utilizes in her cultivating awareness on impera- positively contributing to raise theme,” she said. “Just as the soil Items already fashioned for the designs was once used and each tive issues like our environment awareness on the crucial issue of recycles itself year after year, so display include a tote bag made piece of jewelry is hand crafted. is necessary on a local level the health of our ecosystem. do we as we recycle materials to out of an old T-shirt and a LP Due to this, it is not surprising and larger domestic or global Creations from the project will fashion them into new things.” album-cover purse. that her unique designs ring in at outreach. be displayed in Zurn Hall April Sophomore fashion merchan- The accessory genre is one area a hefty price of $150.00 and up. On a grassroots level, Mer- 10 to 16. PAGE 10 FEATURES April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 11 Clinton sticks to what works best Dancing vs. Idol: Who’s your favorite? of leadership, experience, and blazer gave a very fl attering and By Jen Gildea change,” said Kamyl Bazbaz, lengthening silhouette. Features editor Features editor Jen Gildea introduces all the top contestants Hillary Clinton’s Erie Press By wearing straight-leg, but not Secretary. “Hillary is proud to tapered, pants, Clinton created a As Sen. Hillary Clinton said represent the pantsuit because it becoming shape and profi le on a Tuesday night at her rally in the challenges convention.” woman who represents the aver- Mercyhurst College Athletic At Tuesday night’s speech, age size of American women. Center, “It took a Clinton to Clinton donned a familiar pant- Simple, classic earrings and a clean up after the fi rst Bush. It suit, albeit a fl attering one. pink and black scarf topped off will take another to clean up after The bright pink color of the the ensemble nicely. this one.” single-breasted blazer high- The truth is, Hillary Clinton Well, whether she gets the lighted her facial complexion, is not a contestant in a beauty presidential nomination or not, leaving a glow that was only pageant. Clinton sure does take “cleaning more enhanced by her mega- Perhaps what ought to be more up” seriously – in the fashion watt smile. important than her day-to-day sense, that is. Instead of a dated look, Clin- outfi ts is for what her campaign After being spoofed in the ton appeared modern and con- stands. media several times for continu- temporary. Bazbaz summed it up when it ously wearing pantsuits, Clinton’s The jacket was accentuated by comes to Clinton’s buzzed-about fashion sense has begun to a slightly “popped” collar and a wardrobe. broaden, even if it’s just in the nipped-in waist. “I would hope that viewers Contributed photo use of color. Paired with traditional black would vote based on policy, not “The pantsuit is the defi nition dress slacks, the waist-length clothing,” he said. Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits have been spoofed in the media. americanidol.com abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars The Top 9 contestants sing every Tuesday night on FOX. Dancing with the Stars airs on Monday and Tuesdays on ABC. Simon and Ryan are making nasty interesting and brave take on Michael Shaking booties and passionate His youth, paired with smooth moves Students create Earth Week projects from recycled materials jokes about each other, Paula is Jackson’s “Billie Jean” put him in the tangos comprise the other popular get the crowd going each week. rambling in an un-recognizable lan- race for the win. reality show currently on TV. Oscar winner Marlee Matlin brings dising major Marissa Stuart is of fashion that has seen a major guage and Randy is calling everyone Country crooner Kristy Lee Cook, Judged on creativity, personality and a whole new challenge to the dance By Sandy Watro taking part in organizing and increase in the area of recycled “dawg.” 24, is from Selma, Ore. Although actual talent, the celebs must continu- fl oor. As a deaf woman, she cannot Staff writer contributing to the display case. materials. Sounds like it’s Idol time again. being in the bottom three for several ally push it to the max in an area where hear the music. Communicating “I like the fact that I can take Nike has created a basketball With the show’s cult-like following weeks in a row, her chance to stay in most have little-to-no experience. through sign language and with the The Green Team’s Earth Week, something old and turn it into shoe made almost completely of among teens and adults alike, the con- the competition relies on whether This season, contestants range from help of a translator, she’s still incred- which will be held April 14-18, is something new,” Stuart said. “I Nike’s factory’s waste. testants are catapulted into stardom or not she can diversify out of the young to old, tall to short and rhythmic ibly talented despite her disability. titled Seeds, Soil and Soul. think the display will be really The shoe was created for Steve that some never expected. country music genre. to clumsy. Legend Priscilla Presley is step- Among other things, this year’s interesting to visit and hope- Nash of the Phoenix Suns and is But just who are these young people Twenty-year old Jason Castro, from Television and radio personality ping out of her usually quiet life as a Earth Week will be focused fully it will encourage others called the Nike Trash Talk. with the talent to become tomorrow’s Rockwall, Texas, is the most mellow Adam Carolla’s lack of dance expertise surprising contestant. The widow of on a reduce, reuse and recycle to perhaps remake something The outer portion of the shoe newest superstar? contestant. From his dredlocked head has resulted in some harsh comments Elvis is honing in on her sultry side to theme. themselves.” is made from scraps of leather Brooke White, 24, is from Mesa, to his relaxed take on song choice, he from the judges, but his quick, witty produce quite a tango. In honor of the upcoming So far, contributions have been found on the factory fl oor and Ariz., and has been dubbed “the next sails through every week. responses make viewers laugh. Jason Taylor is NFL’s man of the Earth Week, students and staff fashioned out of items like old secured together by zig-zag Carly Simon” due to her raspy and Ramiele Malubay, 20, from Miramar, Cristian de la Fuente is an interna- year, but on the dance fl oor, many members of the Mercyhurst T-shirts, fabric remnants from stitching. soulful voice. Fla., may be playing shy when talking tional fi lm star. Paired with two-time were worried about his height. Sur- community are creating clothing the school’s sewing lab and even The middle sole is comprised San Diego resident Carly Smithson, in interviews. Her soft-spokeness is winner Cheryl Burke, Cristian’s chance prisingly, his moves aren’t too shabby and accessories out of recycled newspapers. of scrap-ground foam that once 24, is native to Ireland. Her powerful completely forgotten when she belts of being a top contender is boosted. and fans swoon over his bald head. materials. Two surprising items found was considered waste from the voice allows her to tackle songs from out her songs. “American Pie” alum Shannon Marissa Jaret Winokur is best known Analida Braeger will head up in the exhibit include a paper production of other goods. artists like Mariah Carey and Whitney Michael Johns, 29, from Buckhead, Elizabeth has shown decent talent this for playing the lead role in Broadway’s season. Her physical physique gives Hairspray. D espite being the only some of the activities of Earth Mache bustier and a skirt made Accessories designer Eleanor www.etsy.com Houston without missing a beat. Ga., is the oldest contestant, but he’s Week. out of old Merciad newspapers. Salazar utilizes pool balls to Eleanor Salazar creates rings from used pool balls. The youngest in the race for the top right in the running for the lead with her fl exibility and poise. plus-size contestant, her bubbly “The recycled and creative The display will also feature create one of kind rings and is 17-year-old David Archuleta from his bold song choice of Queen’s “We Steve Guttenberg is the oldest con- personality and never-ending smile nature of the items that will a variety of recycled fashion bracelets. All in all, one can deduct that cyhurst students and staff are Murray, Utah. Picked as the winner by are the Champions.” testant on the show. After hitting it big outshine every performance. be on display will illustrate the accessories. Each ball she utilizes in her cultivating awareness on impera- positively contributing to raise Simon Cowell, David’s voice is so pure Finally, 21-year-old Syesha Mercado, on TV and in the movies in the ‘80s, Finally, Olympic champion fi gure theme,” she said. “Just as the soil Items already fashioned for the designs was once used and each tive issues like our environment awareness on the crucial issue of and on pitch, even if he occasionally from Sarasota, Fla., is among the he’s making a comeback as the most skater Kristi Yamaguchi is the leading recycles itself year after year, so display include a tote bag made piece of jewelry is hand crafted. is necessary on a local level the health of our ecosystem. forgets the lyrics. judges’ top picks. After battling bron- cheerful, lovable contestant. female among the judges and viewers. do we as we recycle materials to out of an old T-shirt and a LP Due to this, it is not surprising and larger domestic or global Creations from the project will David Cook, 25, from Blue Springs, chitis recently, she’s come back strong R&B singer Mario is a fan and judge Skating has given her a natural advan- fashion them into new things.” album-cover purse. that her unique designs ring in at outreach. be displayed in Zurn Hall April Mo., is the “rocker” of the group. His to wow the judges and viewers. favorite due to his undeniable talent. tage to moving with the music. Sophomore fashion merchan- The accessory genre is one area a hefty price of $150.00 and up. On a grassroots level, Mer- 10 to 16. PAGE 12 FEATURES April 2, 2008 Food Fix I With Meg

There are a lot of restaurants My favorite additions to this ERI now that serve gourmet-style sandwich is cranberry jelly and sandwiches but they often cost leftover stuffing; it tastes just a lot, especially when you are on like Thanksgiving dinner on a a college student’s budget. sandwich. Contributing photo So I am offering you a recipe You can put anything in the Wings and more are hits at Eli’s House of Wings. for a fancy Panini-style sand- sandwich, including vegetables wich that you can easily make for any vegetarians. at home. It is so quick and easy to make ‘Crunch’ on Eli’s House of Wings There are a lot of ways that and at much lower cost than go- you could vary this recipe to fi t ing to a fancy sandwich place. Along with the original fl a- choice of seasoning. what you have around the house, By Shelley Turk vors, any wings can be made Chicken sandwiches and as well as to what will fi t in your Staff writer extra special with dry season- several burger styles are also budget. -Meghan Dolney ings sprinkled on top for an available, ranging from $3.25 Chicken wing lovers unite at extra kick and layer of taste. to $5.50. Eli’s House of Wings located at There is a minimum order of A word to the wise if you’re 1002 West 26th Street. eight wings at a cost of $.50 looking for a quick stop to get Turkey Panini This corner bar is home to 57 per wing. wings: This is not the place for fl avors of wings with attitude On Mondays, stop by for $.35 ultra-quick service unless you and many more dinner items. wings in-house only. have called ahead your order. Ingredients Owners Mighty Mike Maggio Crisp veggies and bleu cheese Appetizers and fries will and Randy Crawford have been or ranch can be ordered on the come out before your order 2 slices Italian bread serving up huge chicken wings side to accompany your order. of wings, which take about 30 Shaved turkey (as desired) with expert fl avor. For those ladies that have a minutes or more. 2 slices tomato Favorite fl avors range from boyfriend who can dominate Stomachs may growl for a Honey BBQ to Cajun Parme- 30 wings in one sitting, don’t few minutes, but believe me, it Lettuce san Jerk. worry; wings aren’t the only is worth it. 2 slices cheddar cheese Cranch, another favorite, items on the menu. Kitchen hours are Monday Italian dressing mixes Cajun spices and ranch Munch on appetizers like through Saturday from 4:30 sauces to create a fun, new deep-fried pickles or French p.m. to 12 a.m., and the bar is Butter fl avor. fries and waffl e fries with your open until 2 a.m. Directions Get to know... 1.) Assemble as a normal sandwich, Name: Zach Pekor and butter the outside of the bread. Year: Junior Major: Environmental Intelligence Studies 2.) If you would like, add season- Hometown: Plum Borough, Pa. ings to the outside of the bread for Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: The really awesome extra fl avor. people and friends I have made Least favorite thing: The endless amounts of snow and 3.) Grill the panini in a hot skillet rain until the cheese is melted and the Campus activities: MSG , Tri-Beta, Ambassadors, RA, sandwich is heated through. Student-Run Musical, Green Energy Review Board Anything else interesting about you: I am in Urban 4.) Serve with a hot bowl of soup or Zach Pekor Dictionary; look it up. I hope I become a household name. a salad, or another favorite side dish. PAGE 12 FEATURES April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 American classic ‘Streetcar’ to hit Taylor Little tHe ence,” said Matthews. By Mason Lorek While the play is a classic Staff writer Food Fix Matthews feels the themes have BuZz lasting relevance. I The curtain is about to go up “Even though the play is With Meg on a classic. 60- plus years old, it speaks to MARCH 3. Dolly Par- Tennessee Williams’ “A Street- today’s generation, I feel,” Mat- ton. Benedum Center, There are a lot of restaurants My favorite additions to this car Named Desire” is a Pulitzer thews said. Pittsburgh. ERI now that serve gourmet-style sandwich is cranberry jelly and Prize-Winning play. It also won Junior Megan Farber is eager sandwiches but they often cost leftover stuffing; it tastes just the New York Drama Critic’s to see the play. MARCH 3-9. Dancing a lot, especially when you are on like Thanksgiving dinner on a Award for Best Play and is an “I’m excited to see something Queen. Fallsview Casino a college student’s budget. sandwich. integral part of American lit- on campus that is a classic and a Contributing photo Resort, Niagara Falls, So I am offering you a recipe You can put anything in the erature. little more relatable than Shake- Wings and more are hits at Eli’s House of Wings. Ont. for a fancy Panini-style sand- sandwich, including vegetables The play takes place in New speare,” Farber said. Contributed photo wich that you can easily make for any vegetarians. Orleans and highlights the char- Junior Randy Tucker agrees.“I MARCH 3. Dionne Junior Amanda Valauri and senior Joe Zamora with sopho- at home. It is so quick and easy to make acters’ struggle for happiness think it’s cool to see my peers more Jessica Hudack, right, in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’ Warwick. Seneca Events There are a lot of ways that and at much lower cost than go- and sanity in an atmosphere of on stage and being familiar with ‘Crunch’ on Eli’s House of Wings Center, Seneca Niagara you could vary this recipe to fi t ing to a fancy sandwich place. aggressive love and violence. the play will make it that much troubled sister, Blanche Dubois. thrilled that I got to actually be in Casino, Niagara Falls, Along with the original fl a- choice of seasoning. what you have around the house, Former Erie Playhouse direc- better,” Tucker said. “This show is defi nitely a chal- it,”Valauri said. “There is a lot of By Shelley Turk N.Y. vors, any wings can be made Chicken sandwiches and as well as to what will fi t in your tor David Matthews is directing Senior Joe Zamora is play- lenging experience. There was so action in the play which makes it Staff writer extra special with dry season- several burger styles are also budget. -Meghan Dolney this Mercyhurst College produc- ing the famous role of Stanley much work to be done in such fun to perform.” MARCH 4. Down. Town ings sprinkled on top for an available, ranging from $3.25 tion of “Streetcat.” Kowalski. a short time and it really fl ew,” The play will come to life from Ballroom, Buffalo. Chicken wing lovers unite at extra kick and layer of taste. to $5.50. Williams is Matthews’ favorite “I couldn’t have picked a Hudack said. Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, Eli’s House of Wings located at There is a minimum order of A word to the wise if you’re playwright and has directed all of better play to be my last show at Junior Amanda Valauri is also April 6 at 7:30 p.m. and the MARCH 4. The Hush 1002 West 26th Street. eight wings at a cost of $.50 looking for a quick stop to get Turkey Panini his major works. Mercyhurst. I’m glad I got this excited for the show and will play Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. in Sound. Mr. Smalls The- This corner bar is home to 57 per wing. wings: This is not the place for “I love this [play] the best. I opportunity,” Zamora said. Stella Kwalski. Taylor Little Theatre. atre, Millvale. fl avors of wings with attitude On Mondays, stop by for $.35 ultra-quick service unless you thought it would be a real chal- Senior Jessica Hudack will por- This has been my favorite play Tickets are for sale at the and many more dinner items. wings in-house only. have called ahead your order. Ingredients lenge to the actors and the audi- tray the tragic character of the since I read it in high school. I’m door. MARCH 5. Bon Jovi, Owners Mighty Mike Maggio Crisp veggies and bleu cheese Appetizers and fries will Daughtry. Mellon Arena, and Randy Crawford have been or ranch can be ordered on the come out before your order 2 slices Italian bread Pittsburgh. serving up huge chicken wings side to accompany your order. of wings, which take about 30 Shaved turkey (as desired) with expert fl avor. For those ladies that have a minutes or more. Panic at the Disco album: ‘Pretty Odd’ indeed 2 slices tomato MARCH 5. Henry Rol- Favorite fl avors range from boyfriend who can dominate Stomachs may growl for a album two-and-a-half years. album, “Nine in the Afternoon,” the album at the famous Abbey lins. Rex Theatre, Pitts- Honey BBQ to Cajun Parme- 30 wings in one sitting, don’t few minutes, but believe me, it Lettuce By Greg Summy While fans were stuck sing- was released on the band’s Road Studios where bands like burgh. Staff writer san Jerk. worry; wings aren’t the only is worth it. 2 slices cheddar cheese ing along to the painfully radio- MySpace page and iTunes on The Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2 Cranch, another favorite, items on the menu. Kitchen hours are Monday friendly hits off “Fever,” the Jan.28. P ATD’s new musical recorded some of their defi ning Italian dressing MARCH 7. Bruce Spring- mixes Cajun spices and ranch Munch on appetizers like through Saturday from 4:30 Apparently the fall of 2007 band was supposedly busy writ- direction will no doubt change records. steen and the E Street sauces to create a fun, new deep-fried pickles or French p.m. to 12 a.m., and the bar is Butter occurs in late March of 2008. At ing their new record. After a few the demographics of the listen- The record sounds as if it Band. HSBC Arena, Buf- fl avor. fries and waffl e fries with your open until 2 a.m. least that is the impression Panic headlining tours and a brief visit ers. With infl uences your parents is torn between two eras; the falo. Directions at the Disco (PATD) has. to Europe, the band seemed to grew up on and still love, they modern era of experimen- Their too long awaited sopho- get their act together and wrote will probably take a liking to the tal rock, and the classic era of MARCH 7. Adrian Belew more record was slated for a the 15-track album. new Panic at the Disco. simple song structure and thin, Trio. Beachland Ballroom, Get to know... release date in the fall of last The band also decided to Musically the album is astro- fl at sounds. 1.) Assemble as a normal sandwich, Cleveland. Name: Zach Pekor year. Alternative Press took overhaul the sound so many nomically better than “A Fever Thanks to the help of Elfman, and butter the outside of the bread. that projection to the bank by fell in love with in 2005. T he You Can’t Sweat Out,” both in Panic at the Disco managed to : Junior MARCH 8. Bob Mould Year putting the new album on their new record relies not on studio arrangement and performance. seamlessly blend the two vastly 2.) If you would like, add season- Band. Grog Shop, Cleve- Major: Environmental Intelligence Studies Most Anticipated Albums of production and massive amounts The band learned that electronic different eras into one solid land. Hometown: Plum Borough, Pa. ings to the outside of the bread for 2007 list. of electronic effects, but on real simulations of instruments never sound. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: The really awesome Well fi nally the Las Vegas boys instruments and actual perfor- sound as good as the instruments Considering “Pretty. Odd” extra fl avor. MARCH 8. Disney’s people and friends I have made decided it was fi nally time to con- mance. themselves, and enlisted the help took over two years to write “High School Musical: 3.) Grill the panini in a hot skillet tinue their stint in the music busi- The songs still maintain of studio musicians to play and produce, the quality of the Least favorite thing: The endless amounts of snow and The Ice Tour.” Mellon ness and actually release a new a dance-pop feel to them as everything from trumpets to album is very lack luster. rain until the cheese is melted and the Arena, Pittsburgh. Campus activities: MSG , Tri-Beta, Ambassadors, RA, album. “Pretty. Odd.” hit store “Fever” made famous, but the accordions. It feels as if the band forgot sandwich is heated through. shelves and online music data- Student-Run Musical, Green Energy Review Board band takes their sound and The 20-something year- about their contract and had to bases on March 25, making the regresses to early infl uences of olds in the band chose Danny quickly write a record in a few 4.) Serve with a hot bowl of soup or Courtesy of Goerie.com Anything else interesting about you: I am in Urban gap between their debut album The Beatles, ragtime and big- Elfman to produce “Pretty. months. Zach Pekor Dictionary; look it up. I hope I become a household name. a salad, or another favorite side dish. “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” band jazz ensembles. Odd.” Elfman, a Grammy and Overall the album is disap- and the overly anticipated new The fi rst single off the new Emmy award winner, mixed pointingly mediocre. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 2, 2008 ‘Control,’ biopic fi lm on Ian Curtis to show at PAC rock until his suicide at 23. Much of the fi lm focuses on By Mason Lorek Roger Ebert gives the follow- Curtis’ affair with Belgian jour- Staff writer ing synopsis. nalist Annik Honore. “The movie is quietly, superbly As in the book, this is shown This week’s fi lm is one that photographed and acted. It is in as an example of one of Ian’s I’ve been looking forward to black and white and gray, of enablers and Ebert speculates since I learned that it was sched- course, and we sense Ian was a that love didn’t so much mean uled to be shown. It didn’t get man who dreamed in shadows, what he felt for a woman, but the attention that “Atonement” not colors. He is played by Sam what she felt for him. and “No Country For Old Men” Riley, who makes him seem Peter Travers of Rolling Stone did but, given the subject of the always alone.” agrees with Ebert: “Shot with a movie, anonymity is fi tting. There is a lot of performance poet’s eye in a harshly stunning The fi lm is called “Control” footage, but Riley sees Ian not black-and-white, who cuts to and is a biopic on the life of Joy so much performing as func- the soul of Ian’s life and music. Division singer Ian Curtis. Based tioning. You don’t watch this movie, you on the book “Touching From a His bandmates sometimes live it.” Distance,” written by Curtis’ wife look at him with that inward Control will be shown at Deborah, shows the sad, intro- expression people get when they the PAC at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. verted teenager that was, accord- wonder if they have enough gas Wednesday, April 2. Tickets are PAC photo ing to Bono, the best frontman in to get to the next gas station.” free for students with an ID. ‘Control’ is based on ‘Touching From a Distance.’ Mercyhurst Performing Arts Center to broadcast opera ‘La Boheme’ famed story of love, loss and surprise, Schaunard has landed There is another sudden Mercyhurst Colleg e joins By Jordan Zangaro survival has gone on to inspire a job and brings food, fuel and knock: their neighbor, Mimì, over 600 venues in 13 countries Staff writer many productions, including funds to add to the warmth and says her candle has gone out on across the world in broadcast- Jonathon Larson’s modern-day help survive this bitter winter. the drafty stairs and she appears ing this iconic production. Observe the beauty and musical Rent. While trying to celebrate faint and shivering. The broadcast is made pos- power of the Metropolitan Set in the slums of Paris, their unexpected fortune, the Offering her wine, Rodolfo sible by a dozen of strategically- Opera at The Mary D’Angelo painter and poet Marcello and landlord, Benoit, arrives to relights her candle and helps placed cameras offer brilliant Performing Arts Center con- Rodolfo, roommates and best collect the rent, which they do her to the door. Mimì realizes close-ups. tinuing with one of the world’s friends, try to keep warm the not have. Showing no respect she has dropped her key, and The close-ups reveal the most famous operas, “La only way possible by burning for Benoit they mock him, and as the two search for it, both details of costumes and facial Bohème.” pages from Rodolfo’s latest then throw him out. candles are blown out. In gestures, and capture sweep- Told through the eyes of a drama. The friends depart with the moonlight the poet takes ing wide angles of dance and group of young bohemians, Their friends Colline, a young hope to continue their celebra- the girl’s shivering hand, telling panoramic spectacle. La Bohème is often referred philosopher, and Schaunard, a tion at the nearby Café Momus. her his dreams. From there, “La Bohème” will broadcast to as the quintessential opera musician, also struggle to sur- Rodolfo stays behind but prom- the romantic tragedy begins on Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m. of romance and tragedy. This vive. To all of their wonderful ises to join them soon. to unfold. Student tickets are $15. Lake Erie Ballet Company presents 50th anniversary gala director Lesley Bories-Scalise, also choreographed a piece for very diverse and exciting, fea- Street.Prior to the performance, By Sarah Mastrocola is a ballet in three movements the gala, titled “Suite Roman- turing many different styles of there will also be an “Infor- Staff writer that somewhat mimics the Bal- tique.” This work is a Romantic- pointe work.” mance” reception at 6 p.m., anchine style. style ballet with opening and “It will also be a nice experi- during which portions of dance Lake Erie Ballet (LEB), a Another piece, created by fi nale, variations, duets, trios, ence for the Mercyhurst dancers, works will be shown and the small professional ballet com- Alethea Bodine, is a more con- and pas de deux. SoMar, the who through this performance public may talk to the dancers pany composed of Mercyhurst temporary ballet on pointe. Erie-based modern dance com- will get the chance to perform in and choreographers. Refresh- dancers, presents its 50th anni- The creation process for this pany directed by Mercyhurst the Erie community in a venue ments will also be served until versary gala performance. piece also involved collabora- professors Mark and Solveig outside the Mercyhurst Dance 7 p.m. The performance consists of tion between the dancers and Santillano, will also present two Department.” Tickets for the LEB perfor- several works that will be danced Bodine, as the dancers offered works at the LEB gala. The 50th anniversary gala per- mance cost $15 for adults and by the LEB company members. choreographic input. Mercyhurst student and LEB formance is on Saturday, April $10 for students and seniors “Concerto for Two Violins,” Mercyhurst College dance company member Lauren Sten- 5 at 7 p.m. at Villa Maria High and may be purchased by calling choreographed by LEB artistic- instructor Michael Gleason has roos said, “The show should be School, located on 2403 W. 8 814-871-4356 ext. 101. April 2, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 15 Behrend hosts alternative rockers Third Eye Blind My choice was Third Eye Vein,” was a commercial fl op ,as this link: http://www.erie.psu. a mean solo, too. By Kyle King Blind, the only band I saw live Elektra Records crumbled and edu/NewsCal/news2008/feb- 3eb functioned really well Contributing writer in concert this summer. the band received little PR. 3eb.htm. in the low-key, 1500-person They played a venue called However the album still had Secondly, the band is planning former-ballroom where I saw I thought it was a pretty origi- Newport Music Hall, adjacent quite a few worthwhile songs, on a new studio release some- them. nal decorative idea this fall when to the campus of The Ohio including “Faster,” “Blinded,” time this summer named after a At one point they brought out I decided to forego the usual State University in Columbus. “Crystal Baller” and the bonus C.S. Lewis novel, “The Hideous a couch and bongos in order to purchasing of “Scarface” post- It’s also the fi rst place U2 played track, “Another Life.” Strength,” which means that the convey to the crowd the process ers and sports heroes to line in the States. Recently they released “A show this weekend could be an by which some of their songs are the walls of the bedroom in my It was a total of 10 hours Collection” through Rhino opportunity to hear some new created, and kept the crowd into apartment. driving for me and three of my Records that includes all of songs before they get released, it, allowing them to sing choruses Instead I decided to cut up friends from back home, but it their hits and some other less in addition to all their hits. to some of their major hits. most of the liner notes from my was well worth it. well-known tracks—“My Life in The band is really electric They played an encore that CDs and paste them up around The San Francisco alt rock- Exile” (originally only a Japanese on-stage. Stephen Jenkins, the included “God of Wine” and my bed and desk. ers made it big in the late ‘90s release), “Tattoo of the Sun” (a front-man, is wildly charismatic “Slow Motion,” a song released I kept most of the sheets from with a number of hits off their never-before released single) and and entertaining. only as a beautiful piano instru- each band together: REM and eponymous fi rst album, includ- “Motorcycle Drive-By,” many Leo Kremer has recently mental on “Blue” but with the Ben Folds (with or without the ing “Losing a Whole Year,” hardcore Third Eye Blind fans’ become a full-time member of disquieting lyrics on “A Collec- Five) around the dresser; Match- “Graduate,” “Jumper,” “How’s favorite song. the band, taking on the bassist tion.” box Twenty and Train alongside It Going to Be,” and “Semi- This is all important for only role due to the personal drug- It acts as a satire on the hip- my bed and Dave Matthews Charmed Life.” two reasons: fi rst, Third Eye Blind and-alcohol demons Arion Sala- hop image creation from which (solo and with DMB) above my Their next album, “Blue,” did is coming to Penn State Behrend zar has been going. millions of inner-city lives are computer. modestly well and includes a few this Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. Tony Fredianelli also plays lost while corporations and However, that did leave one songs that still get some radio Doors open at 7p.m., and drums and does some back-up individuals profit mercilessly, privileged position remaining. play, “Never Let You Go” and there is also an opening act yet to vocals, and drummer Brad Har- and the crowd was chanting for What would go on the door lead- “Deep Inside of You.” be announced. Tickets are $20 greaves really holds down the it between songs within six songs ing into the room? Their third album, “Out of the and can be obtained by following beats admirably well. He can play into their set list.

Spiritually enriching African-American groups to electrify PAC Baez, Bibb recounts that “there Bibb and Company will take gospel group emerged from the “the Jimi Hendrix of the steel By Jordan Zangaro was nothing more alluring than the stage on Friday, April 4, at African-American Holiness- guitar.” Staff writer actually playing and singing” 8 p.m. Pentecostal Church, where they Making up the high-energy and decided to turn his passion Bibb will also provide a have been an integral part of rhythm section of the group Blues, folk and gospel collide into a career. unique experience for English worship for more than 60 years. are brother Phil Campbell on when Grammy nominee Eric Nearly four decades later, majors in Dr. Brian Reed’s Afri- The Campbell Brothers have electric guitar, his son Carlton Bibb, The Campbell Brothers Bibb has performed in more can-American Literature class brought the soul-stirring sounds on drums and bassist Malcolm and Erie’s own Martin Luther than 130 shows across three on Friday, April 4 at 11:30 p.m. of what is known as the “Sacred Kirby. King, Jr. Gospel Choir take the continents and has recorded an to discuss his experience as an Steel” repertoire to concert halls To fi nish the evening, Bibb stage for an electrifying eve- astonishing 15 albums. African American singer/song and festivals around the world. will return to the stage to play ning at the Mary D’Angelo Arts Bibb’s live performances are writer. Playing to these audiences has with The Campbell Broth- Center of Mercyhurst College truly an enriching experience, Following Bibb is a soulful allowed The Campbell Brothers ers and Erie’s own 50-member The godson of Paul Robe- both musically and spiritually. group that get your heart beat- to share their music with both Martin Luther King, Jr. Gospel son, the nephew of John Lewis With his soulful and gospel- ing and your hands clapping. the devoted and rocking. Choir for a performance that is and the son of Leon Bibb, Eric infused style, Bibb has brought The Campbell Brothers Included in the group, which sure to blow the roof off the Bibb grew up in the New York what the Dayton Daily News have performed for thousands has been playing together for Mary D’Angelo Performing City folk scene of the 1950s and calls “grace, elegance and gen- of fans in venues across the nearly two decades, are pedal Arts Center. 60s. tleness” to the stages of such world including the Kennedy steel guitarist Chuck Campbell For information or tickets Given his fi rst steel-string legendary events as the Glaston- Center, the Hollywood Bowl and his lap steel guitar-playing about Friday night’s show, call guitar at age seven, Bibb was bury Festival in the UK, Austra- and at events such as the annual brother, Darick. the Mary D’Angelo Performing born into what he calls “a magi- lia’s Port Fairy Folk Festival and Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festi- Noted as two of the fi nest in Arts Center box offi ce at 824- cal world that he never left.” Canada’s Edmonton Folk Festi- val in Manchester, Tenn, which this tradition, Chuck and Darick 3000. Infl uenced by the sounds of his val and to venues such as the BB represents the who’s who in the Campbell have earned critical Tickets for Mercyhurst stu- father and family friends such King Blues Club in New York music world. acclaim, leading Andy Grigg of dents are $10 with a Student as Bob Dylan Odetta and Joan City. The steel guitar-wielding Real Blues to praise Chuck as ID. PAGE 16 OPINION April 2, 2008 Bad religion: ‘Jesus Camp’ is extreme The Good, praying that she gets a strike as years of age is likely to stay with enough to host Hillary yesterday By Ellen she rolls the ball down the lane. them for most of their lives. and overall serve the community the Bad & Koenig Praying, speaking or refl ecting to This is true in our own cul- by allowing people to see a can- Staff writer whatever higher power you may ture. didate face-to-face. the Ugly claim, is a deeply spiritual and Many people at this college Colleges should be allowed to This past weekend I had the, personal ritual. were raised Catholic or some make their own decisions regard- we’ll say the experience, of As I watched the fi lm, I could other Christian denomination. less of what the Pope says. The Good watching the A & E documen- not help but think these kids are In many of these churches, Yes, we all believe in the same tary called “Jesus Camp.” making out wish lists for Jesus. children are not given the chance doctrine, but students are trained March is going out like While slightly disturbed I was The basis of the mission is to to decide. to be independent thinkers and a lion, which means April also happy for people who have maintain America as a Christian Through baptism, churches resolve their own political ideals. should come in like a lamb: found reasoning in religion. country. are able to ensure their numbers By the time students arrive at Hello spring! The documentary centered on The youth pastor that is a practically at birth. college, it is more than likely their a pentecostal camp, evangelical character in the fi lm goes on to With regard to the Catholic core values have already been Hillary Clinton’s rally in nature, for children in North justify the targeting of Christian Church, the Pope is supposed to instilled since youth. has drawn support of the Dakota. children because she explained visit the U.S. for the fi rst time at If Catholic-affi liated colleges local community as well as The video showed children that children of different faiths, the end of April. are not allowed to diversify their national news coverage. proclaiming themselves to God i.e. Islam, also target their youth Thus, there had been concern guests and host people with dif- and to Jesus Christ. for extremism and dedication. over Catholic colleges hosting ferent ideals, we can only hope to March Madness may be At one point, the youth are As such, any message that is Presidential candidates. further the Evangelists’ mission almost over, but open- bowling and the girl, Ruth, is instilled in children before eight Mercyhurst was fortunate of a polarized Christian state. ing day of baseball has passed, leaving sports fans Marriage not necessarily key for successful women satisfi ed. and would never have had to to four years of my life work- I know how it goes, “to each The Bad By Michelle work again had I made different ing my butt off so that when their own,” but I can’t stand LaSlavic decisions in my life. I graduate I could have a good the idea of women going to The REC, among many Staff writer To that comment, I responded job and be successful. college, dreaming of having a other facilities, were inac- with “Why do I need a guy with I’m pretty sure my parents career and being successful just cessible for an entire day As I walked into my apartment a good job to get everything didn’t send me to school and to blow it off and throw it all due to Hillary Clinton’s today, my roommate attacked I’ve ever wanted?” Is our soci- pay thousands of dollars each away because they want to get visit. me with a sarcastic smirk and ety really still that backward that year for me just to fi nd a hus- married. some new information that sent we, deep down, still think that band. Don’t get me wrong, I would We have to wait until me on a slight vent session. women need men to be fi nan- I mean, I don’t think that they love to get married eventually, next week for the nice She informed me of some cially secure? would mind that either, but it is but not for one second do I ever weather to kick in, unfor- good luck that had just been I am not trying to sound like not the only reason I am here. think that I need to in order to tunately. bestowed on one of my exes a feminist who puts down guys In this day and age, I thought get the things that I want in life. in the job department. She or knocks down dreams of we were growing away from the And, with all of the opportu- The Ugly informed me how I could have being a professional housewife, idea that women can’t support nities out there today, I don’t had all of my dreams come true but seriously, I just spent close themselves. To be honest, and think any girl ever should. Seniors, if you want a “big kid” job but are still without one, you offi cially Demand that student newspaper play ‘vital role’ have less than 50 days to It is the considered view of which motivate our students to sure of editorial control and munity, whose primary purpose secure one. the Philosophy department that become more involved in the judgment about advertising and is education, from the peda- paid political advertisements duties of citizenship and more its content. gogic opportunity of critically One of the gates near appearing in the Merciad ought interested and informed regard- To that end, the editors of the examining candidate positions Egan Hall that blocks off to be permitted. ing the issues of the day. Merciad might consider the cre- on today’s vital issues. the semi-circle drive, seems Any policy on this issue must Our College’s fundamen- ation of a review board which Dr. Ludlow Brown, profes- to have been the victim of take into account the college’s tal commitment to promoting could advise them on potentially sor of philosophy a hit-and-run because it is core values. intellectual inquiry and critical inappropriate advertising. Dr. Thomas Donahue, asso- all smashed up. Among these values are refl ection demands that our stu- But we feel that a blanket ciate professor of philosophy global responsibility, intellectual dent newspaper be allowed to policy prohibiting ads of a Dr. James Snyder, associate Please e-mail any suggetions to creativity and refl ective aware- play a vital role in that project. political nature has the effect of professor of philosophy [email protected]. ness. These values are promoted We understand the need for both suppressing political con- Dr. Kevin Sullivan, associate The GB&U is a compilation of by political advertisements, the Merciad to exercise a mea- tent and of depriving our com- professor of philosophy student opinions. PAGE 16 OPINION April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 OPINION PAGE 17 Bad religion: ‘Jesus Camp’ is extreme The Good, Hillary has arrived to impress Erie but not Democratic Party praying that she gets a strike as years of age is likely to stay with enough to host Hillary yesterday with time, turned into a two- I can only think as to what Democrats destroy their almost away from her camp. By Ellen she rolls the ball down the lane. them for most of their lives. and overall serve the community the Bad & By Bill camp race for the nomination Hillary Clinton would do if guaranteed slot to the White Clinton’s speech last night at Koenig Praying, speaking or refl ecting to This is true in our own cul- by allowing people to see a can- Swafford between Sen. Barack Obama and she was faced with being a uni- House due to eight years of Mercyhurst can only make the Staff writer whatever higher power you may ture. didate face-to-face. the Ugly Staff writer Clinton. formed member of the Armed GOP control. mind wonder how hard it can claim, is a deeply spiritual and Many people at this college Colleges should be allowed to With time, the Clinton camp Services. Clinton might have had a be to change a town name in the This past weekend I had the, personal ritual. were raised Catholic or some make their own decisions regard- The Pennsylvania Democratic saw the retreat of large endorse- Clinton has failed to gain what chance against John Edwards, midst of her public address. we’ll say the experience, of As I watched the fi lm, I could other Christian denomination. less of what the Pope says. The Good primaries are in full swing as the ments and even the turn of close are traditionally Democrats’ but the gender card only carries She speaks for most politi- watching the A & E documen- not help but think these kids are In many of these churches, Yes, we all believe in the same Mercyhurst College community Bill Clinton supporters to the stomping grounds, the young so far above the actual ability cians who seek to relate with the tary called “Jesus Camp.” making out wish lists for Jesus. children are not given the chance doctrine, but students are trained March is going out like hosts New York Senator Hillary Obama camp. vote, the black vote, the blue to run a country that is at war, common person in which she While slightly disturbed I was The basis of the mission is to to decide. to be independent thinkers and a lion, which means April Clinton. So why is a highly educated, collar vote and even those who has a failing housing market and has never seen. also happy for people who have maintain America as a Christian Through baptism, churches resolve their own political ideals. should come in like a lamb: As this interesting campaign hard-working woman failing to oppose the War in Iraq. immanent recession. However, I am now sure that if found reasoning in religion. country. are able to ensure their numbers By the time students arrive at Hello spring! unfolds, it is coming down to the gain the votes needed to receive She has also failed to keep her Clinton might also have the she was faced with a major crisis, The documentary centered on The youth pastor that is a practically at birth. college, it is more than likely their wire for the Democratic nomina- the nomination? platform in one piece. Obama is ability to show up to Mercyhurst she would do as she did with a pentecostal camp, evangelical character in the fi lm goes on to With regard to the Catholic core values have already been Hillary Clinton’s rally tion. One might say it could be now dominating the female vote, College and impress Erie voters her husband’s infi delity, remain in nature, for children in North justify the targeting of Christian Church, the Pope is supposed to instilled since youth. has drawn support of the Clinton initially set out to her failed healthcare programs, has picked up the labor unions and possibly win the state, but speechless in times of crisis. Dakota. children because she explained visit the U.S. for the fi rst time at If Catholic-affi liated colleges local community as well as prove to the world that she had inability to focus externally on and still clings onto the African- her ability to win the Democratic Thanks to Senator Clinton The video showed children that children of different faiths, the end of April. are not allowed to diversify their national news coverage. the ability to be the fi rst female the issues that plague America’s American vote. nomination is a presumed fail- today, I was faced with seeing proclaiming themselves to God i.e. Islam, also target their youth Thus, there had been concern guests and host people with dif- president. security or the failure to follow in Maybe Americans are mature ure. hippies in front of my beloved and to Jesus Christ. for extremism and dedication. over Catholic colleges hosting ferent ideals, we can only hope to March Madness may be However, quickly after she the steps of her once-successful enough to refuse to vote solely Her speeches are false and college, no parking and was not At one point, the youth are As such, any message that is Presidential candidates. further the Evangelists’ mission almost over, but open- announced her intention to run husband. on the principle of gender or are based solely on aspiration to able to work out. bowling and the girl, Ruth, is instilled in children before eight Mercyhurst was fortunate of a polarized Christian state. ing day of baseball has for offi ce, the fi rst black man Her failure to stand by her race and are haunted by Sen. become the next U.S. president. I hope soon the nomination passed, leaving sports fans with the ability to win the presi- decision to invade Iraq and yield- Clinton’s past track record in Her fake compassion and will be secured so America can satisfi ed. dential nomination announced ing support of the troops, equip- Washington. inability to describe changes push forward with the true ques- Marriage not necessarily key for successful women his intent to run. ment and benefi ts they require As a registered Republican, I that are attainable can make the tion as to who will lead the U.S. and would never have had to to four years of my life work- I know how it goes, “to each The Bad The heated race began and adds to her list of downfalls. can sit in humor as I watch the American public run further toward success in 2009. By Michelle work again had I made different ing my butt off so that when their own,” but I can’t stand LaSlavic decisions in my life. I graduate I could have a good the idea of women going to The REC, among many Staff writer To that comment, I responded job and be successful. college, dreaming of having a other facilities, were inac- with “Why do I need a guy with I’m pretty sure my parents career and being successful just cessible for an entire day Hillary lies: Wal-Mart stock crucial income Take a Facebook As I walked into my apartment a good job to get everything didn’t send me to school and to blow it off and throw it all due to Hillary Clinton’s was First Lady of Arkansas. In Hillary did not document service toward World Govern- today, my roommate attacked I’ve ever wanted?” Is our soci- pay thousands of dollars each away because they want to get visit. break. By Jerrod May 1992, as Bill’s presiden- this donation nor did she ment. me with a sarcastic smirk and ety really still that backward that year for me just to fi nd a hus- married. Markle tial campaign heated up, she acknowledge that she knew This is the very man that is some new information that sent we, deep down, still think that band. Don’t get me wrong, I would We have to wait until Staff writer resigned from the board of about his contributions, even quoted as saying, “Our task me on a slight vent session. women need men to be fi nan- I mean, I don’t think that they love to get married eventually, next week for the nice Catch up on Wal-Mart. though there is video footage is not to tell the truth; we are She informed me of some cially secure? would mind that either, but it is but not for one second do I ever weather to kick in, unfor- According to reports in the and phone call contradicting opinion molders.” good luck that had just been I am not trying to sound like not the only reason I am here. think that I need to in order to tunately. It was hard for me to stand news that isn’t early ‘90s, before Bill and Hill- her denial. Maybe knowing these types bestowed on one of my exes a feminist who puts down guys In this day and age, I thought get the things that I want in life. in line for three hours Tuesday ary moved to D.C., neither These actions, my friends, are of facts about her past make featured on your in the job department. She or knocks down dreams of we were growing away from the And, with all of the opportu- with hope that I would get to The Ugly was raking in the big bucks, indeed fraud and she should be me biased in regards to her bla- informed me how I could have being a professional housewife, idea that women can’t support nities out there today, I don’t ask Senator Hillary Clinton a Mini-Feed. question. but prominent in their income held accountable, not cheered tantly hypocritical rallying calls had all of my dreams come true but seriously, I just spent close themselves. To be honest, and think any girl ever should. Seniors, if you want a It became even harder to hold were her holdings of between and applauded by our students, of revolution as she has been “big kid” job but are still back from directly address- $50,000 and $100,000 worth of who apparently were unaware serving selfi sh, greedy, power- without one, you offi cially See photos that ing her during her speech, as Wal-Mart stock. of these facts. hungry and globalist motives have less than 50 days to Demand that student newspaper play ‘vital role’ people cheered and hung on It’s hard for me to believe My support for Hillary dwin- since she had the opportunity. say more than secure one. It is the considered view of which motivate our students to sure of editorial control and munity, whose primary purpose her every word. anything she says, espe- dles even more when you fi nd I guess it works better for her “I’m with stupid.” the Philosophy department that become more involved in the judgment about advertising and is education, from the peda- It is disappointing that our cially with the fact that she is out that she is supported by campaign when she can dictate One of the gates near paid political advertisements duties of citizenship and more its content. gogic opportunity of critically college can fi ll support for Hill- extremely wealthy but claims to Fox News head Rupert Mur- policy to her following sheep Egan Hall that blocks off appearing in the Merciad ought interested and informed regard- To that end, the editors of the examining candidate positions ary when she is obviously a represent and help the poor. doch. from her state of infl ated self- the semi-circle drive, seems Avoid unsolicited to be permitted. ing the issues of the day. Merciad might consider the cre- on today’s vital issues. hypocrite. Hillary also did not men- More connected to the glo- worth and dementia. to have been the victim of Any policy on this issue must Our College’s fundamen- ation of a review board which Dr. Ludlow Brown, profes- She spoke a lot about jobs tion Peter Paul, who threw a balist society than all these This way she will never have application a hit-and-run because it is take into account the college’s tal commitment to promoting could advise them on potentially sor of philosophy and bringing jobs to the poor, fundraising Hollywood gala for sign-wavers care to know, she to answer questions from an all smashed up. invitations. core values. intellectual inquiry and critical inappropriate advertising. Dr. Thomas Donahue, asso- when she represents topics the Clintons on Aug. 12, 2000. gave a congratulatory speech to aware, concerned public that Among these values are refl ection demands that our stu- But we feel that a blanket ciate professor of philosophy such as Wal-Mart, Rupert Mur- The Clintons then denied their Walter Cronkite on behalf of would potentially degrade her Please e-mail any suggetions to global responsibility, intellectual dent newspaper be allowed to policy prohibiting ads of a Dr. James Snyder, associate doch and the Council of For- friendship with Paul, who per- the World Federalist Associa- campaign that so much money [email protected]. merciad. creativity and refl ective aware- play a vital role in that project. political nature has the effect of professor of philosophy eign Relations. sonally contributed 1.2 million tion. has gone to instead of it going The GB&U is a compilation of ness. These values are promoted We understand the need for both suppressing political con- Dr. Kevin Sullivan, associate Hillary sat on the board of dollars to Hillary’s Senate cam- In this speech she thanked to the people she claims to rep- mercyhurst.edu student opinions. by political advertisements, the Merciad to exercise a mea- tent and of depriving our com- professor of philosophy Wal-Mart in 1986, when she paign. Cronkite for his dedication and resent. PAGE 18 OPINION April 2, 2008 Students left by the wayside at Clinton rally their college, even if that meant failure to provide students with of Erie. The Mercyhurst com- done here. I applaud Mercy- By Kyle Scully skipping class or other obliga- such seating leads me to believe munity has historically looked hurst for standing in the face of Contributing writer tions. that this event was not for the to the Sisters of Mercy as our this offensive gesture and wel- Where do the school’s priori- academic enrichment of its stu- Catholic moral keystone and coming Sen. Clinton. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Mer- ties lie? I understand by offering dents, but rather for the com- should continue to do so. It is my hope that in the future cyhurst College hosted Sena- the opportunity to the com- munity and the PR; Mercyhurst In the past it was common Mercyhurst College will con- tor Hillary Clinton, presidential munity to attend Sen. Clinton’s students were just a well-articu- practice of the college to bring tinue to welcome all presidential hopeful. speech we are providing them lated afterthought. presidential candidates to speak. candidates to speak to both stu- However, there is more con- with a service but what about the In response to the Clinton As a gesture of his displeasure dents and the Erie community. troversy surrounding the visit students? event, Erie Catholic Bishop with Mercyhurst’s choice to By doing this Mercyhurst will than the potential for our school Mercyhurst’s fi rst responsi- Donald W. Trautman voiced his host Sen. Clinton, the Bishop continue to foster a community to be seen as a Clinton support- bility should be to provide this “disappointment” with Mercy- has stated he will not attend of informed individuals who ing institution. Poor planning opportunity to its students. His- hurst. He claims that the school graduation on May 18. can think for themselves about and religious controversy also torically, other universities and is drifting away from its Catholic As a graduating senior I must the issues and better decide who plagued this event. colleges who hosted presidential identity by allowing a candidate say, this gesture demeans the they believe should lead this In poor planning and without events, like debates and speeches, who supports pro-choice policy graduating senior class. The country. consideration of the students, have provided more than ade- to speak. presence of one man does not However, in the future, stu- Mercyhurst College neglected quate student-reserved seating. Yes, Mercyhurst College is make my graduation. The four dent seating is essential. The to create a student section in This allows students to a school founded on Catholic years of hard work, the friend- school’s commitment must fi rst the Mercyhurst Athletic Center attend classes and other obli- Christian morals, but it is a lib- ships, the good times and bad be to its students, then to the where Clinton spoke. Instead, gations without jeopardizing eral arts college. will make my graduation. To community. students were expected to stand their opportunity to listen to a Furthermore, the school is think otherwise belittles every- Without the students, there is in line for an event sponsored by candidate speak. Mercyhurst’s not recognized by the Diocese thing the graduating class has no Mercyhurst College.

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Our offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. Rent: $350/month plus 1/3 utilities The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for Call Jon content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday Days: 899-7602 x 314 before publication and may not be longer than Cell: 881-2087 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. PAGE 18 OPINION April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 19 Students left by the wayside at Clinton rally their college, even if that meant failure to provide students with of Erie. The Mercyhurst com- done here. I applaud Mercy- Cottreau shows success in AHL By Kyle Scully skipping class or other obliga- such seating leads me to believe munity has historically looked hurst for standing in the face of according to Ferraris Contributing writer tions. that this event was not for the to the Sisters of Mercy as our this offensive gesture and wel- By Kenny Hunt “He got a call on Wednesday Contributing writer Where do the school’s priori- academic enrichment of its stu- Catholic moral keystone and coming Sen. Clinton. of last week, signed a contract Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Mer- ties lie? I understand by offering dents, but rather for the com- should continue to do so. It is my hope that in the future that night and got on a plane,” cyhurst College hosted Sena- the opportunity to the com- munity and the PR; Mercyhurst In the past it was common Mercyhurst College will con- This past week Mercyhurst he said. tor Hillary Clinton, presidential munity to attend Sen. Clinton’s students were just a well-articu- practice of the college to bring tinue to welcome all presidential men’s hockey captain Ben The River Rats, who are hopeful. speech we are providing them lated afterthought. presidential candidates to speak. candidates to speak to both stu- Cottreau signed his fi rst currently in third place in the However, there is more con- with a service but what about the In response to the Clinton As a gesture of his displeasure dents and the Erie community. professional contract. east division of the AHL and troversy surrounding the visit students? event, Erie Catholic Bishop with Mercyhurst’s choice to By doing this Mercyhurst will The Carolina Hurricane’s hunting for a playoff spot, than the potential for our school Mercyhurst’s fi rst responsi- Donald W. Trautman voiced his host Sen. Clinton, the Bishop continue to foster a community minor league affi liate, the were set to play the Wilkes- to be seen as a Clinton support- bility should be to provide this “disappointment” with Mercy- has stated he will not attend of informed individuals who Albany River Rats, signed Barre/Scranton Penguins ing institution. Poor planning opportunity to its students. His- hurst. He claims that the school graduation on May 18. can think for themselves about Cottreau to a standard AHL on Friday of last week when and religious controversy also torically, other universities and is drifting away from its Catholic As a graduating senior I must the issues and better decide who contract for the remainder of Cottreau was set to start in his plagued this event. colleges who hosted presidential identity by allowing a candidate say, this gesture demeans the they believe should lead this the 07-08 season. fi rst professional game. In poor planning and without events, like debates and speeches, who supports pro-choice policy graduating senior class. The country. Cottreau’s jump to the The Albany River Rats’ consideration of the students, have provided more than ade- to speak. presence of one man does not However, in the future, stu- professional hockey level was website recapped Cottreau’s Mercyhurst College neglected quate student-reserved seating. Yes, Mercyhurst College is make my graduation. The four dent seating is essential. The no surprise for assistant men’s night. to create a student section in This allows students to a school founded on Catholic years of hard work, the friend- school’s commitment must fi rst hockey coach Bob Ferraris. “Early in the second period, the Mercyhurst Athletic Center attend classes and other obli- Christian morals, but it is a lib- ships, the good times and bad be to its students, then to the “He has always had pro Cottreau collected a rebound where Clinton spoke. Instead, gations without jeopardizing eral arts college. will make my graduation. To community. interests; people always ask in the low slot and fi red a wrist students were expected to stand their opportunity to listen to a Furthermore, the school is think otherwise belittles every- Without the students, there is about him.” Ferraris said. shot into the open net at 2:03 in line for an event sponsored by candidate speak. Mercyhurst’s not recognized by the Diocese thing the graduating class has no Mercyhurst College. “This started at the beginning for fi rst career AHL and pro Sports Information photo of the year, a lot of teams saw goal, assisted by Chris Blight Ben Cottreau has had a strong start to his professional career in the AHL with the Albany Ben, a lot of teams liked Ben.” and Mike Angelidis. But the River Rats scoring two goals in his fi rst three games. See footage of the Clinton rally This season Cottreau notched dream start for the rookie 13 goals and 23 assists for 36 was not done; two minutes goal of the game and his the Washington Capitals and is Cottreau and the River Rats points in 34 games played. later Cottreau found another career, giving the River Rats a currently playing for their AHL are starting a seven-game road merciad.mercyhurst.edu In his four-year collegiate rebound in his reach and 3-0 lead.” affi liate; T.J. Kemp, who signed trip to make one fi nal push career at Mercyhurst, Cottreau this time he fi red a scorching Cottreau is the ninth with the Edmonton Oilers toward geting in the playoffs tallied 65 goals and 95 assists wrist shot into the top corner Mercyhurst alum to play in 2005, and Conrad Martin, with only 10 games remaining. for 156 points in 132 games. at 4:08. professional hockey following who recently signed with the The River Rats’ next game is Roommates Wanted Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] The Albany River Rats “Angelidis again assisted on players such as: Jamie Hunt, who Montreal Canadians and is in Friday in Syracuse against the Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] contacted Cottreau last week, the goal, Cottreau’s second signed a contract in 2006 with their system in Hamilton. Syracuse Crunch. 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Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] The Mercyhurst College The Lakers opened the weekend. just one season ago. Junior Alanna Kirwan All appliances, including washer, dryer, Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] dishwasher. women’s golf team kicked off tournament with a 381 and Cummings, who led the Like Cummings, Brody fi nished her 2006-2007 season its season in Northern Kentucky followed the next day with 366, Lakers this weekend, will look to fi nished strong at West Liberty strong with a 275 at the GLIAC New furnace, windows, central air this past weekend in a 21-team giving them a grand total of continue to carry the team each State, placing third overall at Championships to lead the The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is tournament. The Lakers fi nished 747. M ercyhurst fi nished 126 week. the invitational with an 83. Lakers. Kirwan averages a 93.97 Male Intel student in house now published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our 20th out of 21 teams in the strokes back of the invitational Last season Cummings posted In addition, she led her team and has participated in 30 rounds offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. Northern Kentucky Spring champion Grand Valley State an average round of 88.7. She with a 183 at the Ashland State in her college career. Rent: $350/month plus 1/3 utilities Invitational at Perry Park Golf and just 40 strokes back of 19th- enters this spring season with one Invitational just one year ago. Finally junior Mattye Laurer The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and Course. place Gannon University. year of Division I experience, as Freshman Arielle Chong will look to make a big impact on names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for Junior Caitlin Cummings led Furthermore, all fi ve women she played one year at St. Louis enters the spring season with the team this year with a career Call Jon content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday Mercyhurst just one shot ahead competing for Mercyhurst at University. high expectations, having won average of 97.36. Laurer’s best Days: 899-7602 x 314 before publication and may not be longer than of junior Kaitlin Brody with the invitational improved their She fi nished with medalist the East Bay Athletic League fi nish in 2007 came at the Mount Cell: 881-2087 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. rounds of 91 and 92. rounds on the second day with honors at the West Liberty Championship in 2003. She Union Invitational, as she placed All fi ve of the Lakers freshman Arielle Chong making Invitational as well as placing has also participated in several 19 out of 59 golfers. PAGE 20 SPORTS April 2, 2008 Rowing’s opening Tennis drops a pair others’ energy well. They are match 6-3 despite strong play race still a question By Christine Mersch ranked top 20 in the nation so from the Mercyhurst squad. Staff writer commitment challenges her to be able to get a win off them Heurich won both his singles By Anne Sabol teammates every day to raise (at No. 2 doubles is great).” and doubles matches. He teamed Staff writer the bar. This year she will be After a two-week break, the The third doubles team of up with King to pick up a 8-6 assisted by Michele Handzel, a men’s tennis team was back sophomores Ronald Heurich win at No. 3 doubles. Warmer weather swept into junior coxswain. in action this past weekend and Kyle King almost upended His singles match went three Erie’s corner of the Great Lakes Handzel is ultimately in in Michigan for two GLIAC Alex Minicozzi and Carlos sets with three tiebreakers before this weekend, a welcome change charge of keeping the boat matchups against Northwood Canudas at No. 3 doubles, but he defeated his opponent 7-6, 6- for the men’s and women’s on course and motivating the University and Wayne State eventually fell 8-6. 7, 7-6. varsity rowing teams. athletes both in the erg room University. During singles play several “I just concentrated on Temperatures forecasted in and on the water. On Friday, Mercyhurst faced Laker players had close matches. keeping the ball in play and the high 40s for the rest of the As always, the women have Northwood and was defeated Marnik, playing No. 4, won the being consistent with my shots,” week give hope that the kick-off their sights set on another 8-1. Northwood (6-2, 4-0 opening set of his match but Heurich said. “I knew if I kept race on Findley Lake in New NCAA bid to extend their short GLIAC) is currently ranked No. lost the next two sets against to that game plan, I would pull York will go as planned. season. 19 in Division II. Mercyhurst’s his opponent in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 out the win.” Every year the teams struggle The lightweight men’s crew only victory came at second loss. Freshman Tim Hansson Also victorious in the with Mother Nature at the start will be led this year by junior doubles. Sophomore Mijo Cotic held strong against Peter matchup was Hansson, who of the season, and last year’s Kurt Boyd with hopes of leading and freshman Adam Marnik Kazianschuetz at No. 1, but his won his No. 1 singles match 7-5, home regatta was hosted despite his teammates to a fi rst-place defeated Bertrand Vigouroux opponent took the match 7-5, 7-5. Hansson is currently 3-1 in the over six inches of snow fi nish at the competitive Dad and Matt Tansil 8-4. 6-4. conference play and 6-3 overall blanketing the ground. Vail regatta in Philadelphia. “Mijo and I have been playing Sophomore Mateusz Przybysz at No. 1 singles. A little crazy? P erhaps, but Last year the lightweights doubles together since the also played competitively at No. This weekend the Lakers (5-6, it makes life more interesting. achieved fi rst-place honors fall,” Marnik said. “We’ve been 2 singles but lost 6-4, 6-3. 1-3 GLIAC) travel to the Upper It is best for them to take throughout the season until they building our communication Next up for the Lakers was Peninsula of Michigan for advantage of every opportunity fi nished third at Dad Vail. and are more experienced now Wayne State on Saturday. Wayne matches against Michigan Tech for water time they get, because After losing some key as a team. We also build off each State (6-3, 4-0 GLIAC) took the and Lake Superior State. southern schools such as Barry members, they hope to step up and FIT have easily been on the to the challenge of continuing water since the beginning of what the team began last year. February. This is a similar goal of the Men’s golf ready to begin season Head coach Adrian Spracklen heavyweight men, headed by offered some insight into what senior Tony Dorchak. claim fi rst place. year coach John Marchetti. we can expect of the teams this After pushing themselves By Kirk Campbell When asked how the team Marchetti is a graduate from Staff writer season. through the rigorous off-season, is expected to improve from Providence College and was Both teams enter the spring Dorchak said, “It’s easy to be the fall season junior Derek recently inducted into their Hall season with high expectations excited about the spring when The Mercyhurst College Fisher said, “We expect lower of Fame. after solid winter training and the guys worked so hard in the men’s golf team starts its spring team scores in order to be He coached the women’s spring break. winter.” season this weekend as they more competitive and possibly hockey program from 1980 to On the women’s side, Miles Schwartz is the assistant compete in the Denison Invite win some tournaments this 1994 and had a record of 262- Spracklen said, “We have a good captain for the heavyweights in Granville, Ohio. spring. The easiest way to do this 69-15. mix of experience and I think and feels that mental toughness The Lakers return much is to improve our short game. Heading into the season, that will translate into good will be their key to success. of their core from last season “Everybody can hit the ball Fisher knows all of this year’s team chemistry.” “It has been a critical element including their top performers, well on our squad, but we all tournaments will be challenging Women’s team captain of our training this year and Steven Barr, Tyler Bidwell can improve our chipping and but said, “Findlay, if I had to senior Melanie Peters is the is something a rower cannot and Kyle Waddell. Mercyhurst putting,” he said. “The greens pick one, will be the toughest last remaining athlete who function without.” added junior Matt Lundin and are where we can make our because of lack of course competed in the 2005 NCAA The status of Findley Lake, sophomore Kevin Oresick to move.” experience.” championship, when the team both in ice coverage and water the team to provide solid depth Mercyhurst will look to its fi ve Mercyhurst’s only home came out with an honorable level, will determine whether to the line-up. seniors to help have a successful match of the year takes place on silver award. the regatta will indeed occur this In the fall season, the spring season. April 27 at Harbor Creek in the Anne Dinshah, assistant Saturday, April 5, but it could be Lakers struggled against their Darragh Agnew, Barr, Ben Mercyhurst invitational. coach, referred to Peters as a moved to Presque Isle. opponents except in the season Deets, Ryan McNulty and The next day the Lakers “model of consistency and hard Check the Mercyhurst fi nale at the Gannon Invitational Waddell look to provide senior concluded their season against work.” Athletic Web site later this week in which they defeated a tough leadership for the Lakers. cross-town rival Gannon in the Her positive attitude and for the fi nal decision. Gannon University squad to The Lakers are led by second Gannon Invitational. PAGE 20 SPORTS April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 21 Rowing’s opening Tennis drops a pair Volleyball others’ energy well. They are match 6-3 despite strong play race still a question By Christine Mersch ranked top 20 in the nation so from the Mercyhurst squad. Staff writer commitment challenges her to be able to get a win off them Heurich won both his singles picks up fi rst By Anne Sabol teammates every day to raise (at No. 2 doubles is great).” and doubles matches. He teamed Staff writer the bar. This year she will be After a two-week break, the The third doubles team of up with King to pick up a 8-6 assisted by Michele Handzel, a men’s tennis team was back sophomores Ronald Heurich win at No. 3 doubles. Warmer weather swept into junior coxswain. in action this past weekend and Kyle King almost upended His singles match went three conference win Erie’s corner of the Great Lakes Handzel is ultimately in in Michigan for two GLIAC Alex Minicozzi and Carlos sets with three tiebreakers before this weekend, a welcome change charge of keeping the boat matchups against Northwood Canudas at No. 3 doubles, but he defeated his opponent 7-6, 6- In the last game, the Lakers for the men’s and women’s on course and motivating the University and Wayne State eventually fell 8-6. 7, 7-6. By Samantha Sellinger scored nine of the fi nal 12 varsity rowing teams. athletes both in the erg room University. During singles play several “I just concentrated on Staff writer points to break open a 6-6 tie Temperatures forecasted in and on the water. On Friday, Mercyhurst faced Laker players had close matches. keeping the ball in play and and win the match. the high 40s for the rest of the As always, the women have Northwood and was defeated Marnik, playing No. 4, won the being consistent with my shots,” The Mercyhurst College Thursday’s game went just week give hope that the kick-off their sights set on another 8-1. Northwood (6-2, 4-0 opening set of his match but Heurich said. “I knew if I kept men’s volleyball team won the opposite, and Mercyhurst Scoot Williams photo race on Findley Lake in New NCAA bid to extend their short GLIAC) is currently ranked No. lost the next two sets against to that game plan, I would pull its fi rst conference game of was defeated 3-5. Sophomore goalie Maeve McGoff looks to make a save during a game earlier this year. The York will go as planned. season. 19 in Division II. Mercyhurst’s his opponent in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 out the win.” the season last week against The Lakers won two of the Lakers have won fi ve straight games. Every year the teams struggle The lightweight men’s crew only victory came at second loss. Freshman Tim Hansson Also victorious in the Quincy. fi rst three games but eventually with Mother Nature at the start will be led this year by junior doubles. Sophomore Mijo Cotic held strong against Peter matchup was Hansson, who The next night they lost to lost: 22-30, 30-24, 22-30, 33-31 of the season, and last year’s Kurt Boyd with hopes of leading and freshman Adam Marnik Kazianschuetz at No. 1, but his won his No. 1 singles match 7-5, Quincy, but overall it was a and 15-11. home regatta was hosted despite his teammates to a fi rst-place defeated Bertrand Vigouroux opponent took the match 7-5, 7-5. Hansson is currently 3-1 in successful weekend. The Lakers’ The Lakers cruised to early Lax women rolling the over six inches of snow fi nish at the competitive Dad and Matt Tansil 8-4. 6-4. conference play and 6-3 overall record was raised to 5-16. wins in the fi rst and third blanketing the ground. Vail regatta in Philadelphia. “Mijo and I have been playing Sophomore Mateusz Przybysz at No. 1 singles. “The combined results of games, but simply weren’t the fi rst half, IUP had only one won 12-11. By Samantha Sellinger A little crazy? P erhaps, but Last year the lightweights doubles together since the also played competitively at No. This weekend the Lakers (5-6, the two matches virtually assure better team in the last two. point on the board, making the In the fi rst period, both teams Staff writer it makes life more interesting. achieved fi rst-place honors fall,” Marnik said. “We’ve been 2 singles but lost 6-4, 6-3. 1-3 GLIAC) travel to the Upper us that we will fi nish ahead of “We didn’t cause enough score 13-1. struggled to fi nd an opening It is best for them to take throughout the season until they building our communication Next up for the Lakers was Peninsula of Michigan for them in the standings which… passing issues for them (with In the second half, Mercyhurst for great offensive play, but advantage of every opportunity fi nished third at Dad Vail. and are more experienced now Wayne State on Saturday. Wayne matches against Michigan Tech made it a good series for us,” our serve) and their best guy got Women’s lacrosse had a slowed down the ball, but still Haggerty was able to weave for water time they get, because After losing some key as a team. We also build off each State (6-3, 4-0 GLIAC) took the and Lake Superior State. coach Ryan Patton said. hot and willed them into being victorious week, picking up three scored seven goals, to IUP’s through and score three goals in southern schools such as Barry members, they hope to step up The victory allowed the team the more aggressive team,” said more wins. No. 8 Mercyhurst three. Haggerty led the team the fi rst half. and FIT have easily been on the to the challenge of continuing to move up to sixth place in the Patton. College defeated IUP, Pfeiffer with three goals and a career Mercyhurst managed six water since the beginning of what the team began last year. MIVA with a 1-9 conference In game four, the teams and Belmont Abbey, advancing high seven assists. more goals by the end of the February. This is a similar goal of the Men’s golf ready to begin season record. exchanged points until the its record to 8-2. On the road against No. 10 half, leading 9-4. Head coach Adrian Spracklen heavyweight men, headed by At Wednesday’s match, score was tied at 31-31. Two “Even though the games Pfeiffer, the Lakers defeated the In the second half of play, offered some insight into what senior Tony Dorchak. claim fi rst place. year coach John Marchetti. Mercyhurst beat Quincy 3-2 kills from Quincy’s Peter Coley weren’t the prettiest games of Falcons 17-12. the Crusaders stepped up their By Kirk Campbell we can expect of the teams this After pushing themselves When asked how the team Marchetti is a graduate from won them the game. lacrosse we’ve ever played, the In the fi rst half, after junior game and began to close the Staff writer with scores: 24-30, 30-26, 29- season. through the rigorous off-season, is expected to improve from Providence College and was 31, 30-24 and 15-9. In game fi ve Mercyhurst heart and determination that all Alicia Guzzo won the fi rst goal gap. At fi ve minutes left in the Both teams enter the spring Dorchak said, “It’s easy to be the fall season junior Derek recently inducted into their Hall After the Lakers had lost two led briefl y, but Quincy scored the girls showed was incredible 57 seconds into play, Mercyhurst game, they were tied 10-10. season with high expectations excited about the spring when The Mercyhurst College Fisher said, “We expect lower of Fame. of the fi rst three games, and three straight to take a 10-6 and led to our great wins this struggled to hold the lead but Senior Courtney Olenvik after solid winter training and the guys worked so hard in the men’s golf team starts its spring team scores in order to be He coached the women’s were struggling in the fourth, it lead before the Lakers called a past weekend,” sophomore did so with a score of 8-6 at the and Haggerty each put another spring break. winter.” season this weekend as they more competitive and possibly hockey program from 1980 to looked like Quincy would take timeout to regroup. attacker Kate Smith said. half. point on the board before two On the women’s side, Miles Schwartz is the assistant compete in the Denison Invite win some tournaments this 1994 and had a record of 262- the win. Junior Jeff Hartman got the With Sunday’s victory over In the second half, the Lakers minutes were left. Spracklen said, “We have a good captain for the heavyweights in Granville, Ohio. spring. The easiest way to do this 69-15. Mercyhurst was able to get next point, which tightened the Belmont Abbey, the Lakers focused on the offense and With the score 12-10 and 48 mix of experience and I think and feels that mental toughness The Lakers return much is to improve our short game. Heading into the season, it together halfway through the gap to three, but Mercyhurst passed their win total from last pulled out to a 15-7 lead by the seconds left in play, Belmont that will translate into good will be their key to success. of their core from last season “Everybody can hit the ball Fisher knows all of this year’s fourth game. was unable to get any closer season. middle of the period. scored the fi nal goal of the game team chemistry.” “It has been a critical element including their top performers, well on our squad, but we all tournaments will be challenging “We became assertive and before Coley’s 25th kill of the At home, against IUP, the The Falcons battled back but but did not have time to tie it up, Women’s team captain of our training this year and Steven Barr, Tyler Bidwell can improve our chipping and but said, “Findlay, if I had to were able to come back [in match fi nished the contest. Lakers thrashed their opponent Mercyhurst got the win. Junior giving the Lakers the win. senior Melanie Peters is the is something a rower cannot and Kyle Waddell. Mercyhurst putting,” he said. “The greens pick one, will be the toughest game four] and then win the While the team lost, some 20-4, and 14 players made at Page Christensen and freshman Haggerty led the team with last remaining athlete who function without.” added junior Matt Lundin and are where we can make our because of lack of course fi fth. [Juniors] Dave Newman individual players had great least one goal. Kim Masterton led the team four goals. competed in the 2005 NCAA The status of Findley Lake, sophomore Kevin Oresick to move.” experience.” and Dave Hatten got on a games. Freshman Jon Gurr Mercyhurst started a scoring with four goals each. With this game, she has championship, when the team both in ice coverage and water the team to provide solid depth Mercyhurst will look to its fi ve Mercyhurst’s only home hot blocking streak, and then had a career-high 22 kills, and streak just 47 seconds into the This game marked the second scored at least three goals in a came out with an honorable level, will determine whether to the line-up. seniors to help have a successful match of the year takes place on we stopped being passive and the team’s setter, Hatten, ended game when junior Breanna time the Lakers beat Pfeiffer consecutive 17 games and has silver award. the regatta will indeed occur this In the fall season, the spring season. April 27 at Harbor Creek in the became the aggressive team,” with a career high 61 assists, Haggerty scored the fi rst goal. in four years and the second scored in 37 of her 39 career Anne Dinshah, assistant Saturday, April 5, but it could be Lakers struggled against their Darragh Agnew, Barr, Ben Mercyhurst invitational. Patton said. crushing his previous best of Over the next 22 minutes time this season that the team games. coach, referred to Peters as a moved to Presque Isle. opponents except in the season Deets, Ryan McNulty and The next day the Lakers In game four, tied at 24-24, 49. of play nine other players had defeated another ranked team. Hoping to add to its fi ve- “model of consistency and hard Check the Mercyhurst fi nale at the Gannon Invitational Waddell look to provide senior concluded their season against Mercyhurst won the fi nal six Newman, who ranks in the scored as well, which gave the After a day’s rest, the Lakers game winning streak, the team work.” Athletic Web site later this week in which they defeated a tough leadership for the Lakers. cross-town rival Gannon in the points sending the match to a top 15 in the country in attack Lakers a decisive lead 13-0 over traveled to Maryland to battle will rest for two weeks before Her positive attitude and for the fi nal decision. Gannon University squad to The Lakers are led by second Gannon Invitational. fi fth game. percentage, hit .565. the Hawks. By the end of the Belmont Abbey, where they hosting St. Andrews. PAGE 22 SPORTS April 2, 2008 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Softball goes 1-5 in GLIAC competition Last week’s results... in the third. With bases loaded just fi ve innings. As the Lakers By Rhonda Marable sophomore Amber Rapose dropped the second game they Staff writer Baseball……………………...... …………...... Mar. 29, L 1-0, Wayne State walked to score senior Erin held GVSU to just four runs. Mar. 29, L 6-0,Wayne State Mar. 30, L 3-2, Wayne State Ratajczak. To end the inning, The efforts of sophomore Mar. 30, L 5-2, Wayen State After splitting a non-con- junior Danielle Zubek singled pitcher Carrina Crow kept Grand Softball………………………………………...... Mar. 29, L 9-0, Grand Valley State ference double header against for an RBI scoring sophomore Valley off the scoreboard for Mar. 29, L 4-0, Grand Valley State Gannon on Wednesday, the Megan Houston to make it 3-0. fi ve innings during the second Mar 30, L 5-0, F erris State Mar . 30, L 10-0, Ferris State Mercyhurst women’s softball Gannon worked for a come- game. Crow had an early streak, Men’s lacrosse...... Mar. 29, W 9-3, Dominican team suffered four sweeps in back in the fourth and fi fth striking out four consecutive bat- Women’s lacrosse...... Mar. 27, W 20-4, IUP Michigan. innings taking a 4-3 lead but ters, including three in a row in Mar 28, W 17-12, Pfeiffer The Lakers went 9-0 and 4-0 Rapose answered back with her the second, fi nishing with eight Mar. 30, W 12-11, Belmont Abbey Men’s tennis...... Mar. 28, L 8-1, Northwood against Grand Valley State on second homerun of the season strikeouts. Mar. 29, L 6-3, Wayne State Saturday afternoon and couldn’t to tie the game. Senior captain Jessica Women’s water polo...... Mar. 29 L 20-13, Iona manage to score runs against The lead changed again as McNurlen led the Lakers going Mar . 29, W 12-5, Villanova Ferris State on Sunday, dropping Gannon scored another run 2-3 in game two. Mar . 30, W 12-5, Utica two games, 5-0 and 10-0. from an RBI by Chastity Guer- The following day the Ferris With the losses, the team is Newman/Griepsma athletes of the week rero but the bottom of the sixth State Bulldogs blanked the Lakers now 11-13 on the season and 4-0 sealed the Knights’ fate. twice, 5-0 in game one and 10-0 Junior Dave Newman of men’s volleyball led Mercyhurst to its fi rst confer- in the GLIAC. Rapose and Schmitz singled in fi ve innings of game two. ence win in two years, as the Lakers defeated Quincy in fi ve games this week. The Lakers’ only win of the during their at bats to score With just one win during the Newman had 19 kills and 10 blocks, posting a stellar .571 attack percentage in the win. Freshman Rachel Griepsma scored a career-high eight goals as week came in game two against Maier and Ratajczak, respec- week, the Lakers are still opti- the Lakers defeated Villanova 12-5 on Saturday. She also added seven goals the Gannon Golden Knights on tively, to win the game 6-5.The mistic about upcoming games. earlier in the day in a 20-13 loss to Iona. Griepsma now has 51 goals in 13 Wednesday afternoon. After a win was preceded by a 7-0 loss to “Even though these two teams games this season. hitless 7-0 loss in the opener the Gannon earlier that day. were close to the top of our women came back to win 6-5. Women’s lacrosse named team of the week Despite the win, the Lakers conference they were still disap- Freshman Kara Gorgos gave couldn’t use the momentum as pointing losses,” says Zubek. “I Womens lacrosse earned team of the week honors after picking up three the Lakers their fi rst run with an they went into the weekend. think our team can recuperate victories this week, including one over a ranked opponent, as Mercyhurst RBI triple scoring Schmitz at the Starting off the Lakers man- from that and come back this passed their 2007 win total of seven. The Lakers extended their winning bottom of the second. streak to fi ve games and improving to 8-2 on the season in defeating Indiana aged just four hits in two games weekend with several wins under (Pa.) 20-4, No. 10 Pfeiffer 17-12 and Belmont Abbey 12-11. The Lakers extended the lead getting swept by GVSU 9-0 in our belts.” Men’s lacrosse jumps back into the top 10 Baseball gets swept by GLIAC rival Wayne State Rank Team Record Points Previous week 1 LeMoyne 5-0 89 (8) 1 day position players are injured, career at Mercyhurst, allowing 2 NYIT 7-0 82 (1) 2 By Brittany Jackett the younger members of the only four hits and one run over 3 Limestone 7-0 69 4 Sports editor team have jumped head fi rst into seven complete innings, but with 4 C.W. Post 7-2 68 3 5 Dowling 7-1 54 5 positions on the fi eld, as well as the offense struggling to make 6 Merrimack 4-1 39 6 Offense wins games, but in the lineup to which they are contact suffered the loss. 7 Bryant 5-3 36 7 defense wins championships. unaccustomed, and have shown During Sunday’s 3-2 loss, 8 Adelphi 5-2 27 9 The Mercyhurst College baseball promise for the future. Craig (2-2) made another strong 9 Wingate 7-2 21 8 10 Mercyhurst 3-3 5 NR team can only hope that this old Head coach Joe Spano is con- start, fanning seven over six solid saying is true. fi dent that the underclassmen innings. Women’s water polo moves up to No. 8 in CWPA poll Over the past two weeks of will be able to fi nd success at the Also having continued success play the team has played superb plate as the season progresses. is the Lakers’ bullpen. Rank School Name Previous poll Points defense and has seen quality “The more experience the Senior co-captains John Morris 1 University of Michigan 1 100 performances from nearly all of younger guys get, the better and James Ludwig, who leads 2 Hartwick College 3 95 the pitchers who have taken the they’ll become. Hopefully it just the GLIAC with 13 appearances, 3 Indiana University 2 90 mound. won’t come too late,” he said. along with junior Ryan Schreiber 4 Bucknell University 4 84 5 Princeton University 5 80 However, also during the past “We still will make a run for the have consistently been tough in 6 University of Maryland 6 76 two weeks the team has struggled playoffs.” the late innings. 7 Brown University 7 70 to make contact at the plate and On the mound Mercyhurst Schreiber, who came in to 8 Mercyhurst College 8 65 capitalize for runs. has thrived, with key appear- relieve junior John Mang in Sat- As a result, the Lakers suf- ances coming from senior Eric urday’s loss, pitched two innings Four men’s polo players named to CWPA All-Academic Team fered a four-game sweep this Drobotij in game two on Sat- and only gave up two hits. Four members of the men’s water polo team were named to the CWPA All- past weekend to GLIAC rival urday, and senior Wes Craig in The Lakers look to get back Academic Team. These members receiving outstanding honors included Wayne State. game one on Sunday. Drobotij in the win column on Wednes- were freshman Alex Moggridge and graduate student Ryan Holt. Junior Despite a season plagued with (1-1), according to Spano, had day as they take on Division I Andrew Schonhoff received a Superior honor, and freshman Andy Sekulski one of the best games of his Cansius at 3:30 p.m. earned an Excellent honor. injuries, six of the eight opening April 2, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 23 Polo goes 2-1 on trip to ’Nova

second. The game ended with a By Andrew Schronoff 12-5 victory. Staff writer Leading the team’s offense again was Griepsma, putting in The Mercyhurst College wom- a career-high eight goals and en’s water polo team extended making four steals. its record-setting season over Somera also had an impressive the weekend, going 2-1 on its game, as she made her presence trip to Villanova. known in all aspects. Somera Earlier in the week, the Col- totaled three goals, three assists, legiate Water Polo Association four drawn ejections and fi ve Top 10 polls ranked Mercyhurst steals. Haibach also notched at No. 8, which is the best rank- another goal against Villanova. ing in the program’s history. On Sunday, Mercyhurst faced Senior Rhonda Marable says Utica. The Lakers continued the team’s successes this year is their habit of a dominant fi rst due to unity. half, putting in 10 goals before “We had great chemistry early halftime. Utica tried to battle in the season and with all of back, but the Lakers won by a our conditioning we came out score of 12-7. strong early in the season and Somera led with three goals, Don Eighmey photo set a good pace for ourselves,” while Carrie Willison, Griepsma, Mercyhurst stepped up its defense as junior Jason Lashomb made fi ve saves to help the she said. and Rachel Becks also put in two men’s lacrosse team earn a 9-3 road victory over Dominican College Saturday Mar. 29. The Lakers look to advance their record during their home opener on Saturday at Tullio fi eld. The team started off the each. Cathi Korenich started in weekend against the Gaels of goal and made seven saves. Iona. During the game, the Griepsma has continued to Gaels came out strong, outscor- have an impressive rookie year, Men’s lax ends three-game ing the Lakers 5-3 in the fi rst as she totaled 17 goals in just quarter, and continued to hold three games this weekend. them off with an 8-5 lead at the She currently is the team’s half. leading scorer with 51 goals, losing streak to Dominican The Lakers attempted to which averages to just fewer captain Scott Sullivan, who The L akers tied the game battle back, but the Gaels held than four goals a game. By Chris Davis scored the Lakers’ fi rst goal to 3-3 with an unassisted goal them off and fi nished the game The team’s total record is now Sports editor cut the defi cit in half, 2-1, with from junior Mike Thon with 20-13. 9-4 as they return to conference 1:27 remaining in the fi rst period. 8:41 left in the second period In the game, freshman Rachel play this weekend. The Mercyhurst College men’s “It was good to get back in Mercyhurst sophomore Trevor Griepsma led the team with Marable also added, “We lacrosse team picked up its fi rst the win column,” he said. “We Rice gave the Lakers the lead for seven goals. hope we stay strong and pick East Coast Conference win will continue to keep working good about two minutes later. Senior Christie Haibach, up momentum as we fi nish with defeating Dominican College in hard to build off of this.” Junior Aaron Manzer junior Chrissy Genian and important conference games a 9-3 road victory on Saturday. Mercyhurst junior Mike would give the Lakers a senior Christine Somera also over very beatable teams. It’d be The Lakers are now back Bartlett tied up the game at 2-2 5-3 lead heading into halftime. contributed to the Mercyhurst amazing if we had a chance to to the .500 mark on the with 12:39 remaining in the second “It was good to see our offense offense. Senior Gina Mieras go to Easterns this year.” season, as they stand at 3-3. period with an unassisted goal. come through with some goals,” totaled nine saves in goal. The Lakers travel to Slippery Mercyhurst held Dominican The Lakers would not said senior defender Karl Heinz. Later that day, women’s Rock on Friday night to play for to one goal during the fi nal hold the lead for long, as “It was a complete team effort.” water polo looked to counter the second time this season. In 53 minutes of the game. Alex Jones gave Dominican Sullivan provided the only the morning’s loss against Vil- their last meeting, the Lakers “Our defense really came a 3-2 lead three minutes later. scoring in the third period, lanova. pulled away with a 9-7 victory. up big for us, and the offense That was the fi nal goal as Mercyhurst entered the The Lakers had a strong start, On Saturday it’s back showed some durability in Dominican would score, as fi nal period leading 6-3. and held Villanova by several to North East to take having to battle back from an Mercyhurst rattled off the The Lakers sealed the win by goals the entire fi rst half before on Indiana at noon and early [2-0] defi cit,” said senior fi nal seven goals of the game. scoring three four th period goals. blowing them away in the Gannon at 7 p.m. PAGE 24 SPORTS April 2, 2008 Laker sports

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