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Vol. VIII, Number 11 Friday, March 26, 2010 www.merrimackbeacon.com In This Issue! A Toast to President Champagne Men’s Hockey wrap By Pat Lawlor ‘13 He has worked as an educator up Associate Editor-in-Chief for his entire career, teaching, page 10 administrating, and leading col - Although he has four months left leges, Champagne holds Merri - in his position, The Beacon decided mack to the highest of all his to sit down with our college’s presi - professional experiences. dent; Ronald Champagne, to recall “Everyone from the students, to his years in office, talk about his ex - the staff has been such a re - SGA Presidents periences sitting at the helm of sourceful, committed group.” page 4 Merrimack, and what he envisions Champagne mentioned how he, for Merrimack. the staff, and Merrimack’s stu - In just a short two years, Cham - dents are all looking for a more pagne was called in as an interim robust Merrimack. Growing the president to do what he does best. college is a main mission of Mer - Alternative Spring Fix things, get things done, and get rimack and the resourcefulness the college to where the Merrimack of the entire community has im - Break community wants it to be. In those pressed Champagne greatly. two years, Champagne has had a page 5 great experience. “The best part of See CHAMPAGNE on Page 3 being Merrimack’s president is the privilege of working with the finest individuals ever,” Champagne said. Emily Bulman/Staff Photographer Merrimack Blackout By Alexandra Picardi ‘13 ually banged off of the windows, lucky, a flashlight! For those stu - rainstorms hit campus, students Staff Writer sounding as if it were going to rip dents who lived in the townhouses can be found in tubes or cannoning the screen window right from its and apartment buildings, they were around in it. Unfortunately, this At approximately 11pm on hinges. As if this was not enough to left in complete darkness. Many time some students were the daring Thursday night blackness struck keep the typical person awake at students feeling the eerie mood de - ones to take the plunge, when the throughout the campus of Merri - night, the heavy rain continued to cided to put on scary masks and lights went out. mack, leaving only Santagati and grow stronger. Finally the final roam the hallways, in hopes of get - When the initial excitement was the Deegan buildings with power. flicker of lights happened and the ting a couple screams out of some over and the late night grew into an Weather conditions were treturous dorm was left in complete darkness. students. While a power outage was early morning, many students real - throughout the day between a For the majority of students one thing that caused a serious ized the lights were not coming rain/hail storm and a wind speed of that were awake on Thursday problem, so did the flooding. back on and guided by flashlights 61 miles an hour was reported at Febuary 25th they can relate to Outside of Ash, a lake began to decided to doze off to sleep. Stu - Lawrence Municipal Airport at what happened this night, as every - form, stretching from the turf field dents crossed their fingers for no 11:13pm. As the night approached, one flooded into the hallways be - down to the street. By the time the classes the next day but that was conditions grew worse and kept up cause they were left in pitch black power went out on campus the lake asking for a lot (or so they thought). steady until early morning hours… dorm rooms and their only sources was so deep that it became possible The lights continued to flicker for of light were emergency lights lo - to swim in it. This lake is nick - Power Outage continued on Page 3 about a half hour in the dorm cated in halls and if they were named “Warrior Lake” and when rooms, as the powerful wind contin - Richard Runs Relay for Life

By Kayla Morong ‘12 for cancer prevention. Through - By Kim Trapasso ‘10 loved one battling cancer forces us Sports Editor out her years running for Dana Staff Writer to endure. Nonetheless, even after Farber she raised $26,000. As the all difficulties and pain, we With just three simple words, Ever since Jenny Richard was a Richard’s mom participated in the emerge from the struggles with the my entire world was turned upside little girl she would go with her organization, Richard would at - type of strength that most people down. I can vividly remember the grandmother to watch her mom tend pasta dinners the night be - cannot obtain in an entire lifetime. way that the painful words effort - run the Boston Marathon. Dur - fore the Boston Marathon. “This According to the American Can - lessly rolled off my mother’s ing the year 1995, her family suf - is an inspiring night,” says cer Society, cancer is the second tongue. “I have cancer,” she said. fered through two tragedies. Her Richard. People that run in the leading cause of death in the At that moment, I was unable to Aunt passed away from cancer race are paired up with a child United States, affecting half of all grasp the realization that my life and her grandmother was diag - that is being treated by the Dana men and one-third of all women. In would be drastically changing. I nosed with pancreatic cancer, Farber Marathon Challenge. the year 2001, my mother was just could have never imagined the dif - dying nine months later. In the These children come to the pasta one of the whopping 9.8 million ficulties and the pain that would same year, Richard’s mother dinner and stand at the twenty- people living with this disease. later be inflicted upon me and my joined the Dana Farber Marathon five mile mark where they run or family. But, I was not alone in my Challenge, which funds money for wheel chair to the final mile. obligation to succumb to such cancer patients. In memory of changes. Every year, millions of her sister and mother, she ran six Marathon continued on Page 10 Relay continued on Page 3 families struggle with the same an - years in the Boston Marathon guish, responsibilities, and confus - alongside her teammates, fighting ing circumstances that having a Page 2 The Beacon March 26, 2010

Editorial Board How Creative Editor in Chief Ashley Sarris Can You Get?

F Associate Editor in Chief A group of senior boys decided to take their rainy Patrick Lawlor day in, outside and use a guitar and a street sign F to paddle thier way on their blow-up tube across Copy Editor the re-appearing pond on the extra soccer field A Abigail Clark across from Santagati Hall.

T Sports Editor Kayla Morong The pond was a hit for early-in-the season swim - ming from students of all years before they realiz - S ing the close call of hypothermia from the cold

Staff waters.

Lyndsie Andrade Photograph Provided

N Emily Bulman by Ashley Bock ʻ11 Courtney Cutler Timothy Iannacone O Heather Kent Patryk Kelley

C Mark Lindquist Shannon Nickerson Spice up your life! Katie O’Neil

A Alexandra Picardi ...Or at least your dinner plate Ryan Pinette In the mood for a milkshake? Lauren Reilly -Two scoops of ice cream mixed with a little bit of milk and stir it up in a cup! E Michael Salvucci Kim Trapasso Cheese fries are a must! B Molly Warren -Rip up a couple pieces of american cheese from the burger station and put them on your fries. Heat

them up in the microwave and presto! You know have cheese fries!

E Pizza bagels -During dinner time, go over the the bread station and grab a bagel. Then, head over to the pasta sta - tion for some sauce. As youʼre looping around, the salad station has some shredded chedder cheese to G sprinkle on the top. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds and you are good to go!

E Cheese Quesadillas -In the sandwich line, ask (politely, of course) for a plain wrap with three slices of cheese and fold it in

L half. Heat the wrap in the panini machine until golden brown and enjoy! Advisor L Growing tired of the same boring toppings on your ice cream? Dr. Russell Mayer -Put some peanut butter in the to-go ice cream cup and melt it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Then, Assistant Dean of Liberal drizzle your fun new topping over your ice cream. We recommend chocolate peanut butter swirl. O Arts Customer Service C Advertising

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K Classified, Print Advertisement, or Forever watching over us. Online Advertisement please con - tact us at C [email protected] We remember Jean M. Elloitt Corrections A It has been said that the sec - Her charismatic personality Liberal Arts Department and on The Beacon is committed to provid - ing its readers with thorough, accu - retary is the glue that holds the and hard-working devotion will campus will be a void for those rate, and balanced news coverage. If office together; that if you need be greatly missed in all of the who worked with her and knew M you believe we have made an error information or a favor, the secre - departments that she worked for. her. in reporting or have questions con -

I cerning any of our issues please con - tary is the person to see. Many Jean started out as a part-time She was married for 33 years tact us at of the staff, student body, and employee at Merrimack in the and is survived by her husband, [email protected] faculty have probably now heard Sociology Department. She then Mark Elliott; two children, R the news that Merrimack has lost moved on to full time positions in Matthew and Shannon; a grand - Contact Us a dear colleague, friend, and the Registrar Office and the Eng - son, Brian and a grandson to be R The Beacon hard-working secretary. lish Department. For the past 11 born next month. It is important c/o Student Activities Jean M. Elliott worked hard at years, she worked as the Admin - that we all take a moment to re -

E 315 Turnpike st. Merrimack for 22 years. She was istrative Assistant for Mike Rossi, member Jean and keep her fam - North Andover, MA 01845 a dedicated employee who Dean of Liberal Arts. ily, friends and colleagues in our Phone:(978)-837-3562 never complained about her Two years ago, Jean was di - hearts and prayers during this M [email protected] work, even the tedious tasks that agnosed with breast cancer. Her difficult time. Even for those who www.merrimackbeacon.com are sometimes necessary to per - dedication to Merrimack was did not know her personally, this form. She was a caring and truly shown when she continued is a great loss to the entire Merri - warm person who always to work until this past October, mack community. seemed to have a smile on her when she took a medical leave face, even on her bad days. of absence. Her presence in the Page 3 The Beacon March 26, 2010 School News Champagne Nears End of Presidency CHAMPAGNE raise tuition for students. Cham - Government Association wanted pressed by. “It is amazing to see the continued from cover pagne also noted how this in turn more funding, it needed to come strength of bringing people together made it difficult on budgets from somewhere, and the raise in and what they can do,” he said. As many leadership roles he has throughout campus. “Financially, student fees came from a consensus When asked what his plans for the been in, Champagne commends Merrimack is very sound,” said that students wanted more activi - future are; “My job is to go to col - Merrimack on their resourceful - Champagne. He noted that Merri - ties. leges and fix things. I can see down ness. “One of the struggles I have mack does things it can afford, and Being in an academic environment, the road helping out another college had here is trying to do a lot with a is cautious about taking on any - learning is something that goes on and getting them on the same trail little,” Champagne explained. With thing that could put them at risk fi - every day. “ I learn something every like Merrimack.” Champagne holds a tight budget and large operating nancially. Certainly it is more day- at a place like Merrimack you Merrimack to the highest standard, costs, it is financially difficult for difficult to make a more robust Mer - have to, I have been an educator all and is unlike many colleges around. Merrimack to grow without signifi - rimack, while keeping it an afford - my life, and I still learn every day.” Champagne still has four months cant tuition hikes. For the 2009- able college. While maintaining an Like much of Merrimack knows, it and will be working hard, but cer - 2010 school year Champagne was affordable education, Merrimack is the close knit community that we tainly a laudable president and one behind the tuition freeze. Cham - has done well working with what thrive on. With our Augustinian who has been an asset to Merri - pagne explained that Merrimack they have. However, when the stu - value of community, Merrimack has mack in the writing of our history needed to retain its students, show dents need funding, it has to come always been able to come together and legacy. the community that they under - from somewhere, and is not an im - and be as one. This is something stand the financial burdens and not possible feat. When the Student Champagne has noticed and is im -

RELAY cancer during the Luminaria cere - Write for The Beacon! continued from cover mony. Finally, during the Fight Back ceremony, we make a per - Perhaps because cancer is such sonal commitment to ourselves to Attend our next meeting an ugly disease it is necessary that save lives and fight back against it be confronted with weapons that cancer. This year’s Relay begins Monday, March 29 at 6:30 PM are equally as ugly, like fighting tonight, Friday, March 26th and fire with fire. Those weapons in - will go until Saturday morning! in our office behind Police Services clude chemotherapy and radiation. Last year we were able to raise Throughout my mom’s seven year about $43,000 and this year our bout with breast cancer, I wit - goal is $50,000. In between cere - nessed her battle fire with fire as monies there will be a variety of she underwent dozens of different other activities that include musi - OR! types of treatments, enduring cal performances by Justin Mur - every kind of brutal side effect ray, Paul Avolese, Andrew contact an editor for more details if imaginable. Within months, she Rivenbark and Greg Darling, Kate transformed from being a young Souers and John Maggs. There will you cannot attend! mother and teacher with a vibrant also be a performance by the Dance personality to an old woman, ex - Team, as well as a Zumba class hausted from fighting for her life. taught by the Dance Team. The fun [email protected] All over the world, loved ones of also includes a limbo competition, cancer patients witness this dis - karaoke, and a Mr. Relay Competi - POWER OUTAGE for class because of course, unlucky heartening process and desperately tion. The event will be one that you continued from cover me had all classes in Sullivan Hall! yearn for an end to their struggles surely do not want to miss—it will Although majority of students woke and a cure for the disease. be a fun escape from the stresses of Some students continued to stay in up to power the next morning, Watching this process is stress - the school week, but more signifi - the hallways with blankets and pil - much of the town of North Andover ful, confusing and heartbreaking, cantly, it is an extremely reward - lows, feeling more comfort being did not, which included our on-cam - but knowing that others share the ing experience. around people they knew. In Ash pus townhouses. Townhouse resi - same experiences is powerful moti - The day that my mom was di - you could find one hall bonding to dents were sent an email stating vation to remain hopeful. The agnosed with cancer was the day the sounds of some country music, “Due to the continuing power out - American Cancer Society has de - that marked the beginning of my while on other floors some talented age in the town of Andover, the veloped a way to not only raise journey on a long, bumpy road. It students played popular songs on Townhouse Residence Area will money to reach toward a cure for was the day that I began my their guitars and everyone sang need to be closed to all residents ef - the disease, but a beautiful way to prayers for a miracle and my along. Although these floors really fective at 3:30 PM today until the connect people from the community search for answers in a world of shared quite a bonding experience, power is restored. We ask all resi - that share the same passion to confusion. But, participating in majority of halls did not have a sin - dents to either find accommoda - overcome the difficulties associated Relay for Life has helped me to ac - gle person awake in their hallway. tions with other residents who do with cancer. Relay for Life is an cept my difficult journey as the Waking up to a rave alert the next not live in the townhouses or by event that brings a variety of peo - most amazing learning experience morning left many students in Dee - heading to off-campus living ple together who all have one thing imaginable by bringing me to - gan and Santagati confused about arrangements (home, relatives, in common: the desire to cure can - gether with individuals who have that night’s events. friends).” Leaving all members of cer. Because “cancer never sleeps,” shared similar circumstances. I no Shockingly the power did not re - the townhouses to gather their be - Relay for Life is an overnight 24 longer need to wish for a miracle store to majority of campus until longings and head for friend’s dorm hour event that gives participants because I have realized that the life seven o’clock that morning, leaving rooms in other buildings or home. an opportunity to CELEBRATE, I have been given and the strength campus authorities in a frenzy This power outage real did create REMEMBEER and FIGHT BACK. I have gained from my experiences about classes and flooding issues. a great inconvenience for students The American Cancer society ex - IS my miracle. For me, Relay for The initial rave alert sent out on living in the townhouses, but by plains it as “celebrating the lives of Life has proved to be more than Friday morning cancelled all classes around 8 pm all power was restored those who have battled cancer, re - just a fundraiser. It brings us hope until 10am and another alert would to the townhouses and students membering loved ones lost and for survival, comfort through inter - be sent out telling the details from could report back to their buildings. fighting back against the disease.” acting with others, faith that we 10am on. The second rave alert The great power outage of Febru - The event begins with an inspi - will find a cure, and strength to stating “Classes will commence at ary 2010 left a total of 1.8 inches of rational survivor’s lap, in which we fight back. The planning committee 10 AM in Sullivan and Mendel rain, a couple of snapped trees, and celebrate the lives of those who of this year’s 2010 Relay for Life Halls and the McQuade Library. All for me some great memories. Al - have battled the disease as cancer would like to extend their deepest offices are open in these buildings though the weather caused an an - survivors proudly begin the event gratitude to all who have chosen to as of 10 AM for normal work hours. noying hindrance to classes and by taking the first steps of the participate this year; your generos - Classes are cancelled for the day in students, it was quite an experience night and walk together towards a ity has brought us one step closer Cushing and O'Reilly Halls.” As all for resident students. Now stu - cure. After dark, we remember to a cure! three of my roommates were excited dents know what happens when the loved ones we have lost and honor about their three-day weekend, I lights go out! those who have been touched by rounded up my books and headed Page 4 The Beacon March 26, 2010 SGA Presidential Election The Student Government Association readies for new President

By: Molly Warren ‘10 of the Academic Affairs Committee. many great ideas have been he admits is a bit cliché. He thinks Staff Writer She is currently serving for her sec - brought to her attention in order to that anyone can make a difference ond year as the chair of the Public better the overall experience here at at Merrimack for the better and Student Government Associa - Relations Committee. For this cam - Merrimack College. Jackie says wishes people would realize that. tion Presidential elections are right paign she is going to focus on build - that the significant amount of pride Secondly, he has a very positive out - around the corner: Do you know ing a stronger sense of community. that she look on Merri - who is running this year for presi - She will do this by developing a has for at - mack. He will dent? Well now you have no excuse stronger relationship among mem - tending this try and get the because here are the candidates bers of SGA, as well as bettering the college will student body who are running and what their communication between SGA and be her to stop nit- stances are. The presidential can - the rest of the student body. Jackie greatest picking the didates will be giving their speeches believes many students who are not motivation bad and focus on April 6th at 6 o’clock in the Den. a part of the Student Government and inspi - in on how During these speeches they will ex - Association may not have a clear ration for many amazing plain their platform and the goals sense of what goals the members successfully professors we they hope to are trying playing the have teaching accomplish to reach role of the us, how close next year if each year SGA presi - we can get to they are in order to dent. the adminis - elected. One improve Timmy tration, and of the best the overall Smith - what an awe - ways to truly state of the Timmy is a some commu - get to know a college, as junior and nity we are as candidate is to well as the is double a whole. come and hear reasons be - majoring in Timmy has de - the speeches hind each mathemat - cided to run for and then vote final deci - ics and physics. He is from Need - president because he wants to make through Black - sion. She ham, Massachusetts. Currently this an even better school to attend board on Tues - thinks that this is his third year of serving on than it already is, in all aspects of day April 13th there needs Student Government Association. its various communities, whether it and Wednes - to be a bet - He currently sits on the Executive be academics, student-faculty rela - day April 14th ter sense of Board as the Treasurer, which tionships, activities, or the overall for the candi - communi - chairs the Finance Committee. He community that is Merrimack Col - date you want cation be - has served on the Finance Commit - lege. to be YOUR tween the tee during his freshman and sopho - Are you interested in running for an president. students more years. He has been the SGA Representative position or for (More information will follow as to and SGA members. Also, she would student representative on the Drug Class Council? Petitions are avail - how to vote on Blackboard.) like to focus on spreading the idea and Alcohol Task Force for a semes - able in the Office of Student In - Below are the candidates for Presi - of conservation and environmental ter. The main points he is choosing volvement and are due by Monday, dent. awareness across campus and the to run on are: the voice of the Mer - March 29. Jackie Dow - Jackie is a junior at surrounding communities. This is a rimack students and a positive atti - Merrimack and majors in biology topic that she is very passionate tude. First, Timmy believes that with a minor in spanish and chem - Photos: Left: Jackie Dow about, and has dedicated a large most students do not realize how Right: Timmy Smith istry. Her hometown is Wakefield, portion of her time to (such as with much of an impact they can make Submitted by the candidates Massachusetts. This is currently the weekly recycling on campus). on this school. One of his favorite her second year serving on SGA. She has also been communicating quotes is "We all have ability. The On her first year she was a member with a large variety of students, and difference is how we use it," which

How to get involved with SGA & Class Council

-To run for office, you must ob - tain 50 signatures and a letter of -You must have a intent. These are due by March minimum G.P.A of 2.5 29, 2010

-You may NOT run for both Class Council and Student Goverment

Class council: Being a representa - SGA: Being a representative & being a part of one of the three rec - tive & holding a seat on the govern - ognized governing bodies at Merri - ing body of your class. Class mack. You are a voice for the school Council plans events for class bond - by sitting on the student governing ing & fundraises for senior events. body & meeting once a week (Tues - days at 5 PM for 1.5 hours) Page 5 The Beacon March 26, 2010 Alternative Spring Break Participants of Campus Ministry’s Alternative Spring Break submitted photographs and shared their personal experiences from the trip.

Compiled by Pat Lawlor ‘13, Associate Editor in Chief & Fries, VA Team

It was great being with our students and experiencing their generosity and having the opportunity to affirm this. It was wonderful to see how well they formed community, pitched in with all details, cooperated with everyone and so quickly bonded with each other. It was fantastic to experience how well those we served (veterans and young children) responded to them so gratefully . -Father Bill Waters, Nassawadox

The Nassawadox, VA Team, Submitted by Brian Casey ‘10

Twelve students and two faculty advisors travelled to the historic town of Selma, Alabama for a week of service and learning. On Sunday, our group participated in the annual crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, rally, and jubilee where we learned about the events of Bloody Sunday and the Civil Rights Movement and March from Selma to Montgomery. Throughout the week we also learned about historic efforts put forth by the first African American mayor of Selma Mr. Perkins and the famous Dr. Reese who was a civic activist for many years. Selma is an ex - tremely historic town with many amazing people but the civil rights movements and history have brought about much turmoil and hardships over the years. In addition to learning about the history of Selma and the surrounding towns, our community service work throughout the week included painting a lot of walls and houses for people in need in the The Selma, AL team with Dr. Resse and Former Mayor Perkins, who community. marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -Janine Morretti, ‘11, Selma Photo Submitted by Jaclyn Harvell ‘12

There was no better fealing then helping the people of Fries, VA. To see such emotion in people, and the sense of pride that we brought to the community was like no other experience in my life. The way that our group bonded so quickly, and how fast we became so comfortable with each other was amazing. I truly reccomend this trip to anyone who wants to feel like they have done something good for a commu - nity; to anyone who wishes to have a life changing experience. -Pat Lawlor, 13’, Fries

The Fries,VA team with locals, Dino and Jimmy Williams, after the hoe- down in the Recreation Center. The team had a great following of townies. Photo submitted by Bailey Denisco, ‘12

Past participants who are interested in being leaders should return their application by April 9, 2010. The Bronx, NY team Photo Submitted by Sean Curran The ASB Reunion for 2010 Partipants is ASB Trip Locations April 28, 2010 at 5 PM in Cascia Hall Fries, VA If you are interested in participating or have Selma, AL questions, contact Brian Suehs-Vassel in Bronx, NY Campus Ministry Philadelphia,PA Nassawadox, VA Page 6 The Beacon March, 26, 2009 Opinion Beacon Editorial The Passing of the Universal Healthcare By: Ashley Sarris ‘12 As a resi - extremely happy with my insurance themselves with the health oppor - Taxes were increased in every di - Editor-In-Chief dent of Con - benefits. It was only five dollars for tunity suitable for them and their rection possible, including more necticut I all over the counter drugs from my families. I do however hope this taxes from your paycheck, you will carry Anthem Blue Cross Blue pharmacy and ten dollar co-pay for healthcare plan can help individu - have more money deducted from Shield Health Insurance of the Con - any doctor visit, I didn’t need refer - als for better insurance than they your paycheck to go toward “in - necticut Branch. In November of rals and everyone in my family was currently have. This is the land of creased Medicare payroll taxes. In 2009 I broke my thumb playing in - covered under my Dad’s insurance opportunity, and I hope that my addition to higher payroll taxes you tramural . I went over to that he received working for the health opportunities don’t fall to the will also have to pay 3.8% tax on Hamel Health and they told me it local government. level of the Canadians where it can any unearned income, which is cur - was definitely broken and I had to With the passing of the universal take weeks, even months to get rently tax-exempt.” go see a hand specialists. I showed healthcare plan for Americans, it something as simple as a cat-scan I urge you to pay close attention to them my insurance card which they worries me that if I were ever to or an MRI. upcoming mail, news announce - said was acceptable. Two months break my hand again, it wouldn’t be As a result of this bill, you should be ments and political discussions with later, after my hand was completely just the bill I’m worried about, but interested to know that a 10% tax your professors and classmates. Re - healed, I received a hefty bill from the reliability of being treated in a has been added to the service of In - search the topic online and form the Doctor’s office saying my insur - timely manner. To quote my door Tanning. This tax is a mirror your own opinion, not a republican ance was not accepted because I am mother, “ Money doesn’t matter image of the high tax on cigarettes, point of view or a democrat’s., but an out of state resident and my in - when it comes to your well-being.” put in place to help Americans your own. Will this bill affect you surance doesn’t cover practices out - I hope everyone can take this atti - make healthier choices in life. Tan - positively or negatively? What side of CT. Before I knew the tude including myself as the dark ning outside is permissible for free about your community or relatives? guidelines outside of Connecticut cloud of healthcare passes over still, however, we do not know how for my insurance company, I was Americans who can already provide much longer that will last. Meet the Beacon Name: Heather Kent Year: 2013 Hometown: Auburn, NH Major: Fine Arts - Digital Media Arts Years at Beacon: 1 Beacon position: Photographer Reason for joining the Beacon: Photography Experience. Favorite Newspaper : The Union Leader What does the Beacon need: More Photographers for next year Favorite Beacon Activity: Take Photos Favorite part of Merrimack: Going to the Hockey Games Job: Take Action photos for Children’s Athletics Favorite Food : Chicken Favorite Musical artist : AC/DC Favorite TV show: Lost or Glee Favorite movie: Miracle Favorite Activities: Playing tennis water skiing and watching hockey If you had to be one animal, what would you be? A Monkey becasue they climb trees Long-term goal: To take Photos for a hockey magazine Short-term goal: To not flunk out of school What would you do for a Klondike Bar: Nothing. because I don’t like them. What is your favorite color? Green or Yellow

Police Log On February 25 2010 at 13:47 of - On March 4. 2010 at 16:35 Resi - On March 19 2010 at 23:46 M- in her vehicle. She further states ficers observed an apartment resi - dent student of Ash called to report tower resident called to report loud that her boyfiend may have done it dent attempting to drive around the that her wallet was stolen from her music coming from the area, un - but has no proof and she recieved a secured chain at the St. Thomas room. Ptl responded and spoke with known origin. Sgt and Ptl. respond disturbing text from him earlier in Apartments. The vehicle became her. See incident Report. and report to K-tower. Officers re - the day. stuck in the mudcausing significant On March 14 2010 at 13:15 officers port the noise was coming from On March 21 2010 at 2:25 Sgt. re - damage to the lawn. Physical plant respond to Volpe for an 11 year-old tower. Spoke with resident student ported a grill outside of K-tower assesed the damage and that opera - hockey player who was unconscious and escorted roughly 25 individuals filled with wood was ablaze. Fire tor will be charged for it. due to a hit during a hockey game. from the room. was extinquished and moved away On February 28, 2010 at :28 Offi - Officers report that subject is alert On March 20, 2010 at 23:46 call from building. cers report being out on Cullen Ave. and will not be transported by came in reporting a male has On March 21, 2010 at 18:45 a non by Walsh way on a motor vehicle NAFD. jumped off the balcony of M-tower student was swearing and making stop. Operator is intoxicated. Vehi - On March 18, 2010 at 17:43 Dee - in the apartments. Resident stu - threats in the Reference section of cle is towed by Elm Street and the gan west desk worker called stating dent is 19 years old. Conscious at the McQuade library. The non stu - operator is picked up by a sober there were several individuals the time. Student transported to dent was escorted off the college’s friend. Unit clear. hanging out of windows on the top Laawrence General Hospital. Sgt property and issued a written tres - On March 4, 2010 at 23:42 Resi - floor of Ash. Lt. was dispatched. reports clearing out approximately pass. dent student of Ash called to report Unit reports that there were no in - 300 students. that his MacBook Pro Computer dividuals hanging out of windows. On March 20, 2010 at 20:45 a res - had been stolen. All is normal. Units clear. ident student reports that she be - lieves someone turned the lights on Page 7 The Beacon March 26, 2010 Theology with Tim Knights of Columbus

By: Timothy Iannacone ‘12 At some of these colleges and uni - ing towns, worldwide the organiza - lege. The only rule for being a mem - Columnist versities the Knights of Columbus tion has funded the renovation of ber of the Knights of Columbus is is the only fraternity that is allow - the facade of St. Peters Basilica in that one must be a male practicing able on campus. Some council’s on Rome. The Knights worldwide have Catholic who is of eighteen years of The Knights of Columbus is the campus participate in what is called also paid for the equipment and air age or older in good standing with world’s largest male Catholic organ - “Go Roman time for tele - the Church. Soon these students ization in the world. To date there Week” vised holiday who achieve their third degrees will are more than 1.8 million members which is a masses at the promote membership for those who and over 14,000 councils. The his - spin off on Vatican. The or - wish to join the Knights of Colum - tory of this organization goes back the other ganizations bus on campus. A fraternity whose to the late nineteenth century fraternities most well slogan is “In service to one, in serv - where its founder, the Venerable which are known activity ice to all,” the fraternity is a won - Fr. Michael J. McGivney of Water - Greek, while around the derful way for male students at bury Connecticut, founded the or - the Knights world is the pro - Merrimack to serve the college and ganization in New Haven of Columbus motion of the surrounding communities promot - Connecticut circa 1882. The pur - is a Roman Crusade for Life ing the Catholic faith. This is also a pose of the organization was to be a Catholic Or - which mission is wonderful experience for those on beneficial society especially to wid - ganization. to defend the campus who do not belong to a fra - ows who had lost their husbands, unborn against ternity. The organizations numer - who in those days were the primary There are four degrees abortion. ous contributions to society have “breadwinners.” within the organization, first degree Recently, students on cam - not gone unnoticed and those who While most council’s are lo - being the lowest and fourth degree pus have joined the Knights of join this fraternal organization will cated within parishes, there are being the highest. The Knights Columbus councils in neighboring not go unnoticed either. For more many college councils around the have committed themselves to be at towns of Merrimack College. The information on the council at Mer - United States which include the service of the Catholic Church, its purpose of this is to achieve their rimack please contact Rev. Dr. Ed - Catholic University of America, fellow Knights and all the members third degrees as Knights so they ward J. Enright, Interim head of , St. Anselm Col - of the Church. Although individual themselves can start a council on the department of Religious and lege, the University of Notre dame council’s perform activities which campus to promote the true Theological Studies or Darrell Do - and the University of St. Thomas. support their towns and neighbor - Catholic identity of Merrimack Col - nati, class of 2012. b Questions on the Quad By Pat Lawlor & Ashley Sarris Who do you have winning March Madness?

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Spring Weekend Having Fun Birthday, and nice Sun and flowers -Tom Halley -Henry Torres weather -Bailey DeNisco Class of 2011 The Warrior’s Den -Janine Morretti Class of 2012 Class of 2011 Page 8 The Beacon March 26, 2010 Entertainment Music By: Ryan Pinette ‘12 Staff Writer “John Mayer lets his music do the Lip Tease talking” “We are here...to dominate...your John pointed out “the hardest part Over the past few months John solos, from John Mayer’s work on ears,” isn’t just another lyric, they is finding personalities and musi - Mayer has come under much the guitar to drummer, Steve Jor - do just what it says. With their cal tastes that work well together,” scrutiny for his words and actions. dan’s, heart pounding drum solo. At electro-pop sound and high energy, Liptease has definitely done that. In the February edition of Playboy one point in the concert Mayer stood the band Liptease definitely domi - One of Liptease’s biggest strength Magazine an interview with Mayer alone on the stage with just an elec - nates your ears. The Boston based is their infectious beats and stellar appeared and cause a lot of contro - tric guitar and played the John trio is made up of three Berklee song writing. The song writing for versy with his racially charged and Mayer Trio hit “Who Did You Think College of music students; vocalist Liptease is usually collaborative, raunchy comments during the inter - I Was?” and slipped seamlessly into and San Diego, CA native John John and Michel will bring ideas view. If anyone was holding a the edgy “Neon.” One of the many Engle, guitarist and Paris, France and songs to the table. John also grudge against him, it wasn’t evi - highlights of the night was Mayer’s native Michel Heyaca and Boston’s said “Other times Michel has semi- dent on February 24th, when John soulful cover of the Bill Withers own, drummer Tom Manning. finished tracks and we go in the Mayer took the stage in front of a classic “Ain’t No Sunshine.” John and Michel met in the sum - studio and I write the sold out crowd at the Boston Gar - Mayer practically made his guitar mer of 2008 and played in a lyrics/melody on the spot.” den. Wisely, Mayer didn’t do much talk as if it was singing the lyrics. rock/pop group together but it Liptease live is also something to talking during his set, aside from Mayer had the crowd captivated never really got anywhere, John behold, their energy shown in their thanking his fans for sticking by throughout the whole show, and had says it was important, however, songs is amplified during their live him and helping him achieve his the girls, who outnumbered the because “it was where we first set. Their live show is as much of a dreams but beyond that he let his guys at the concert about 4 to 1, started song-writing together. We dance party as it is a concert. Once guitar do the talking for him. screaming. John Mayer didn’t let wrote a couple of songs with the the music hits the audience, they Mayer rocked the house for nearly his publicity troubles get in the way old band and realized that when cannot help but dance. Perhaps two hours blending his old pop-rock of his performance; from the open - we wrote together, it was pretty their upbeat live set comes from hits like “No Such Thing” and “Big - ing note of “Heartbreak Warfare” to easy to collaborate and that great their influences, who the band lists ger Than My Body” to songs off his the closing note of the soulful “Grav - songs were being written.” as Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, new album Battle Studies like “Half ity,” Mayer did not disappoint. Liptease started to take form in Lady Gaga, Maroon 5 and Prince. of My Heart” and “Heartbreak War - the summer of 2009 when Michel As John put it “Liptease loves fare.” A few times throughout the showed John some old dance Prince. He's funky, incredible live night Mayer made reference to his tracks he had written and John de - and a great song writer.” Along roots in music, namely Berklee Col - cided that he wanted to write a side their own tunes, Liptease also lege of Music in Boston; where verse and melody over it, thus cre - has a great cover of the King of Mayer spent a semester studying ating their song “Cupid.” Tom, who Pop’s “Billie Jean.” So, if you ever music before dropping out and ris - is a Resident Assistant at Berklee get the chance to see this band live, ing to stardom. Mayer also showed with John, entered the band later I would definitely capitalize on it; some of his roots during his songs, on and added an essential part of you will not be disappointed. You slipping in bits of other artists songs Liptease’s live set, the drum kit. can check out this band many dif - into his own. The Police were John says “drums make every - ferent ways. Their EP is out on worked into two songs; “Message in thing more bumpin.’” iTunes, they’re on Facebook, Twit - a Bottle” was mixed into Mayer’s hit Being Berklee students helps out ter, Youtube, and Myspace at my - “Why Georgia” and “Wrapped this band tremendously, one thing space.com/lipteaseme. Around Your Finger” was slipped that is beneficial is that everyone into Mayer’s song “Assassin.” who attends Berklee is good at The night was full of mesmerizing what they do musically. But as Beacon Briefs - Sparky’s Place now opens Residence Halls? Now - The Beacon will have two - at 4:30 PM, but most would deliveries or drop offs have more issues this year. If you argue that it would be better become quite the have anything that you if it was open later. Maybe inconvenience. Are these would like to contribute or now the lines will be not as road blocks really necessary? any ideas, send them in as long just to get swiped in at soon as you can! 5 PM -The Beacon will be a class next year, Newspaper, and - Why is it that Sodexo pre - New Media. It will be in the pares the best meat dishes Communication Sciences De - on Fridays during Lent? partment. Interested? Con - Last Friday they offered tact Professor Deb Burns. Beef Fajitas, the Friday be - fore they actually had Bacon -Dr. Christopher Hopey at breakfast. You think at a has been named President of Catholic school, such temp - Merrimack College. He will tation would be minimal, or start in July. Follow The perhaps they are testing us. Beacon for a story on Dr. Hopey. - What is with the closed off Service Roads around the Page 9 The Beacon March 26, 2010 Player Profiles Sports Features of Merrimack Athletes By: Jill Bradford ‘10 Staff Writer Cahill Gears Up for Final Season A common understanding Being able to organize time between pitulik from The Program Athletics. education,” Assistant Professor of throughout the Merrimack softball softball and school has been chal - “Judgement Day was a great way Management Jane Parent com - team that each player is a part of lenging, but I will benefit from it for us to start off our season. mented. “I know that I can always something bigger than themselves when I take on more responsibili - Throughout the weekend, we faced ask Atlee her opinion on an issue creates its well-known reputation of ties after graduation,” Cahill com - numerous levels of adversity that and she will provide an educated commitment and hard work. Senior mented. helped us to grow closer as a team and informed opinion. She is a Atlee Cahill, a walk-on pitcher and pleasure to have in class.” Both on first baseman from Gloucester, the field and off the field, Cahill’s Massachusetts is no exception to commitment to priorities has this understanding. Being a part of granted her success so far, and will a program filled with tradition and continue to in her professional life. a highly successful history has al - Cahill understands and appreciates lowed Cahill to fully reap its bene - the positive impact Merrimack ath - fits. letics has had on her life. Without a The primary team goal for Mer - doubt, when she pulls the number rimack softball to win the NE-10 23 jersey over her head one last Championship has not changed. time she will experience the fulfill - Last year, the Warriors lost in the ing feeling Merrimack instills in its semi-finals of the NE-10 tourna - athletes. ment to New Haven. Determined to reach the next level this year, the team understands the need for 100% effort day in and day out. Beyond time management, Merri - and become a more accountable “We plan to show up on game day mack softball requires its players to group,” Cahill commented. prepared to play each game like it work towards goals as one unit. “I As a Business Management is a playoff game,” Cahill com - have learned unbelievable team- major and Economics minor, Cahill mented. “If each player gives every - work skills and the ability to work plans to enter the business world thing they have each day, then we towards a common goal with a vari - upon graduation. Her current com - know we will have success.” ety of different people,” Cahill mitment to the classroom at Merri - Like most collegiate athletes, added. mack, however, has not gone balancing commitments can be Such skills were developed ear - unnoticed. stressful, but the acquired skill is lier this year when the team partic - “The first word that comes to my an invaluable life lesson. “Athletics ipated in Judgement Day, an mind when I think of Atlee is com - have taught me extremely impor - intense, weekend-long team build - mitment. She is committed to her tant time-management skills. ing training camp led by Erik Ka - sport just as she is committed to her

Cummings Ready for One More When Emily Cummings, a sen - Cummings is as serious about mented. “Emily is so involved in all mates to overcome both,” Cum - ior captain on the Merrimack soft - softball as she is about her school things Merrimack. Her success in mings said. ball team from Andover, MA, began work. As a Marketing major, Cum - school and with softball will take But like many, what Cummings her college career at UMASS mings has used the same skills to her far in her career.” will miss the most about Merrimack Amherst she immediately knew one establish herself in the classroom The discipline and structure athletics goes beyond the base-hits thing was missing from the experi - just as she has in the outfield- Merrimack softball has provided for and diving catches. It will be the ence: softball. Cummings trans - through dedication and commit - Cummings has established a feeling of team unity that Cum - ferred to Merrimack at the mings will miss the most. “I will beginning of second semester her miss putting on my uniform before freshman year and walked onto the each game and knowing that I have team as an outfielder. Just in time 15 teammates behind me that will for pre-season, Cummings knew always have my back, both on and that she had to establish a strong off the field,” Cummings concluded. work ethic and dedication to the team in order to have success at Merrimack. Four years later, Cummings leads the squad as a captain and left-fielder for the Warriors. She is confident in the team this year and understands the capabilities they hold. The Warriors returned home from Clermont, Florida just over a week ago after a successful spring break trip with a record of 5-7. The competition the Warriors faced in ment. lifestyle of commitment for her. Florida was challenging but neces - “I have known Emily since her “Playing softball at Merrimack has sary to jumpstart a competitive sea - freshman year and consider her one prepared me for what I have set son ahead. “After a promising of my best students. Emily is con - ahead of me in all aspects of life. It Florida trip, we hope to continue stantly looking for feedback to make has taught me to balance my prior - coming out swinging and playing herself a better student. I have ities and allowed me to acquire nec - strong defense. I am very confident watched her grow both academi - essary time management skills. It that this team is capable of winning cally and athletically while at Mer - has also given me the opportunity an NE-10 championship,” she com - rimack,” Assistant Professor of to face life challenges and adversity mented. Management Jane Parent com - and work together with my team - Page 10 The Beacon March 26, 2010 Sports Warriors shock Hockey East with sixth place finish By Michael Salvucci ‘10 Staff Writer Hockey East Coach of the Hockey East/College Hockey News Year: Rookie of the Year: The men’s hockey team fell to the Ter - rirers of Boston University two weekends Mark Dennehy Stephane Da Costa ago losing the three game series 2-1. Despite the loss it was a weekend of firsts for the Warriors. It was their first playoff appearance since the 2003-2004 season also making it the first playoff ap - pearance for all of the Warrior’s players. It marked the first win at Agganis arena in the history of the Merrimack hockey program. However, most importantly it was a first major in the right direction. When Mark Dennehy took over the program he started his career off with a three win season, not much to brag about. People laughed at his rebuilding plan and his upbeat attitude. There were calls for the program to move to weaker D1 con - ferences or even to drop it altogether. Five years, one coach of the year award, and one rookie of the year award later the Warriors shocked all of Hockey East with a 16 win season and a sixth place finish in what could be argued as the strongest conference in division one hockey. Dennehy’s sixth place warriors were headlined by star freshman Stephane Da Costa who put up 45 points in 34 games and won the leagues rookie of the year as well as College Hockey News’ rookie of the year award. If he chooses to stay at the collegiate level the warriors will be re - turning a huge proportion of their scoring between Da Costa, Barton, Cucci and Brodhag. The Warrior’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs and while War - rior teams would have been content coach Dennehy expressed otherwise, “There’s a lot of disappointing people in that room”, he said after losing game three to BU. Next year should bring more good for - tunes for the Warriors, Junior Chris Bar - ton said that as a team they were “able to look back and see what we accomplished a lot but we have to keep it up and top it next year. We can’t take any steps back.” Senior Pat Kimball scores his last collegiate goal in the first game of the three game playoff series against BU

Photos by Michael Salvucci Merrimack student runs Marathon By Kayla Morong “Whenever I to pursue a new goal so she applied cuss the marathon, upcoming want to help support Richard, the Sports Editor feel like I’m to run for Dana Farber Marathon events, team goals and funding that easiest way to make a donation is having a bad Challenge in Sep - has been made thus through her personalwebpage, day, I just remind myself about the tember. Once Oc - far. Richard has www.rundfmc.org/2110/jennyr. Any individuals getting treated by Dana tober came around, raised $3250 and amount would greatly benefit the Farber. Immediately, I snap out of Richard learned hopes to reach Dana Farber Fund along with al - it. Knowing there is going to be that she was ac - $4500 for April lowing Richard to meet her goal. hundreds of people waiting at mile cepted to run for 19th. “I have a per - On April 19th, Richard will 25 where I used to stand waiting for the team. Richard sonal time goal be at the starting line with her my mom. This is all the motivation was ecstatic to tell which would be teammates wearing the names of I need get out the door on the cold - her mom the news. nice, but it is com - cancer patients that have signifi - est days, and it will be all I need to Her mom was pletely unimpor - cance in her life. Already, fifty make it to Boston.” overjoyed and has tant in comparison names will be pinned on her singlet. Currently, Richard is a sen - been influential to my fundraising “For years, I have dreamed of some - ior at Merrimack College majoring throughout her and enjoying the day following in my mom’s foot - in Sports Med. This spring she will funding. experience of being in Boston, run - steps. Between our personal family be attending the University of Con - After cross country ended, ning the marathon, and being part connections combined with multiple necticut where she will be getting Richard began training with the of such an amazing program.” family friends who have been diag - her doctoral degree in physical ther - team. Every Saturday, she attends This year the fund has al - nosed or passed away to cancer has apy. Along with her studies she has “group long runs” which have been ready passed the two million mark added further meaning to why I am been an essential runner for the a great way to meet her fellow which is a record compared to last running.” The Boston Marathon Merrimack Women’s Cross Team. teammates. The team members year. The organization hopes to sur - will be an emotional experience for During the 2009 season, Richard come from twenty-eight states and pass last year’s earnings of 4.1 mil - Richard as she runs to benefit can - new her collegiate running career five countries. Once a month she lion dollars and reach 4.4 million cer patients along with achieving a was coming to an end. She wanted has meetings with the group to dis - dollars by the marathon. If you lifelong dream running in Boston. Page 11 The Beacon March 26, 2010 Sports Rivalries, Revenge, and Farewell By Mark Lindquist than how many points they scored 35-30 but extended their lead to 15 points and 12 boards. Mack rained Staff Writer individually. It was business as right out of the locker room in 2nd the fire from the perimeter hitting usual for junior Darin Mency on of - half. With Merrimack’s frustra - 7 of 12 for 19 points with a perfect 5 Securing the #3 seed in the fense leading all players with 21 tions having a strong adverse effect for 5 from 3-point land to make NCAA Division II East Region, the points and grabbing 12 rebounds for on their play at both ends the floor, things interesting. Davis coming off Merrimack Warriors were given an a double-double. Sophomore Wayne Coach Hammel after the conclusion the bench finished with 17 points. immediate rematch against the #6 Mack had of his 30th It was a disappointing end to Dar - seed UMass Lowell River Hawks. some offensive season ral - ren Duncan’s amazing career at UML in the NE-10 Tournament struggles dur - lied his Merrimack but it has been very walked out of Volpe Gymnasium ing the season troops to - memorable for him. “This has been with an 80-70 victory leaving a very but during the gether and the best four years of my life,” Dun - sour taste in the mouths of War - postseason he Merrimack can commented in a post-game riors fans. On neutral territory at found his started their press conference. “On the court, off Stonehill College, the Warriors blew shooting comeback. the court, with these guys; it’s been out their NE-10 rivals 81-62 aveng - stroke going 5 “Being down a great four years and I wouldn’t ing their home loss and advancing for 6 from the 15 and com - change a thing—[Merrimack], the to East Region semi-finals against field for 15 ing back staff, everything.” Duncan finished none other than points. Senior just showed 3rd in Merrimack history in points who beat Merrimack twice in the Darren Dun - our guys with 2,049 and has more impor - regular season. The Warriors held can and sopho - character,” tantly cemented himself as Merri - UMass Lowell guard Kyle Caiola to more Roland said Ham - mack’s greatest playmaker in only 16 points, who previously was Davis each mel follow - history breaking the school records unstoppable at Volpe scoring at will contributed ing the in both assists and steals with 825 with 32 points. The Warriors un - with 11 game. and 267 respectively. Duncan also leashed their anger in the first half points. ~Photo courtesy of MerrimackAthletics.com~ “[Our now holds the NE-10 conference scoring 47 points and shooting al - UML’s team] records in free throws with 725 most 60% from the field. Defen - lone mission was to neutralize Dun - does more than people know and made and 918 attempted. After sively they made UML earn every can and they held him to 2 for 9 I’m truly proud of their effort this their graduation, farewell and good bucket they scored, holding the from the field but he was the x-fac - year, especially all the work the luck to seniors Darren Duncan, team to only 26 points in the first tor getting the majority of his points seniors have put in.” With some Craig Woehnker, Jeff Hansbury, half. The River Hawks in the 2nd at the free-throw line hitting 6 of 7. long-range 3s from Mency, Mack, and Jared Brownlee with all of their half narrowed the gap on the score - Even though the Warriors and Davis, the Warriors were able post-college endeavors. board but too much damage had al - got their revenge against UML, to pull to within 2 points but Bent - ready been done. The Warriors they could not get the last laugh fac - ley’s lead paid off in the end. Mency played as a team and focused on ing off against Bentley losing 83-79. continued to be a strong force with walking out with a victory more Bentley had a slight lead at the half another double-double with 24

Men’s Lax Starts Season Upcoming Home By: Katie O’Neil ‘10 Staff Writer Games of Spring Coming off a strong season last east-10 Player of the Week last week. In year in which they made their first ever addition, he was named NE-10’s Rookie Final Four appearance, this year’s Men’s of the Week for two straight weeks in a team is off to a strong start. row. Sports The team has been picked to finish sec - The Warriors team also has four ond in the Northeast-10 pre-season poll players who were named Preseason All- and already has two wins under their Americans by Inside Lacrosse. Senior belts. The Warriors defeated Florida Captain Cory Spinale took home the March 28th March 30th Southern 12-11 on March 7 to open their honor of being named to the Preseason Sunday Tuesday 2010 season. Freshman Corey Lunney All-American first team, while sopho - Softball was a major factor in the win, tallying more Nick Maggio earned second-team five goals, while senior Mark Webber honors. Senior Shane Mahar and junior VS. Stonehill VS. St. Michael’s registered four assists. The Warriors Michael Balbuena received honorable 1:00 pm 4:00 pm continued to play well into their second mentions. game, defeating Rollins College 14-4 on In what is sure to be an exciting March 10th . Lunney continued to be a and successful season, the Warriors powerhouse for the Warriors, scoring 5 open their conference and home sched - more goals. Freshmen Nick Vazquez and ule on March 24 against St. Michael’s at Greg Melaugh both scored their first col - 4 pm. March 30th March 31st legiate goals. Junior David Robinson Tuesday netted a career-high three goals in the Wednesday win. Senior Captain Goalie Cory Spinale Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse recorded his 26th collegiate win. The VS. Franklin VS Adelphi team’s first loss came in their Florida Pierce trip conclusion game against St. Leo’s on 4:00 pm March 13, 12-11. Despite the loss Lun - 7:00 pm ney continued to shine, scoring another three goals and contributing one assist. In three games Lunney has already racked up an impressive thirteen goals and four assists and was named North - Congratulations to the Spring 3rd Quarter Intramural Champions of Merrimack College

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