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Campus Events ? Nov. 7 Career & Em- ployment Fair at the Mercy h u r s t Athletic Men soccer #i in nation Center (MAC) 1 p.m. - 4 By Megan Fialkovich NCAA induction nearly 20 years pJTL News editor ago. The team has had three overtime games, a total of 14 Nov. 8 mentalist Robert d A stunning victory last Friday wins and a golden touch which Charming 10 p.m. Taylor and a snafu on the part of a shows no sign of waning. little T h e a t e r Florida team has clenched the # 1 The 23-man team has done spot in the country for much this year for the athletic Mercy h u r s t ' s Men's soccer. The reputation of mis small but ever- Nov. 9 Trip t o Football Lakers have a 14-0 record with growing college. Hall of Fame, leave U n i o n no ties, followed closely by Five European students are on at 10:30 p.m. Florida's Barry University, who the roster this season, are at 13-1-1. accompanied by their 18 International Movie, Food The Division II team's American teammates. and Fun Night: Union 8 achievement was announced As an added bonus, #9 Michael Tuesday by the NSCAA Blythe, a sophomore forward p.m. Austin Powers 2 and (National Soccer Coaches was named GLIAC player of the free food**' Association of America), to the week for his contributions to approval of all Laker teams and Oct 30*s 4-1 win over Findlay.| 2002 Soccer Team Nov. 9,2 & 7 p.m., Nov. coaches, especially head soccer He was also 200 Ts conference 10-2p.m.TheEriePlus Coach Keith Cammidge. Freshman of the Year. Season Mercy h u r s t This is the second-highest Last year, men's soccer finished scorers returned this season, season should draw record against Gannon Saturday at 1 16-2; five of 2001*8 top seven Col l e g e Dance D e p a r t - ranking for any Mercyhurst bolstering the team's offense. attendance and press for the p.m. at the * Hurst soccer field. athletic team since the college's Lakers. The Lakers next head up (information provided by Lakernet.) ment- showcase of faculty The remaining four games this and guest choreography PAC k College students underestimate importance of mid-term Nov. 11 Foreign Student Meeting 9 p . m . Zurn 114, elections GOP and Democrats vy for Senate majority r>lf^a9at!lla#!tt430r

Megan Fialkovich midterm elections in a after the midterm elections. state, and which candidates are Many students attending Newt editor democratic system. Since Bush is a Republican, the promoting local interest issues. Mercyhurst will have to have **If people are unhappy, they Democrats are seeking to "put Surprisingly, though, the sent for and filled out an This week's midterm take it out on their party," Ripley the brakes on" the GOP, as tensions in Iraq have not figured absentee ballot for this and other elections, or those which mark stated, expressing the urge for Ripley put it. prominently in the midterm elections, a measure which the middle, or end of the second representation that drives our While media such as The elections, or at least not as much ensures more equal year, of President Bush's political system. While the GOP Daily Show would have voters as the public would have representation of the voting presidency, are i ntended to give had the majority of the House believe that these elections are expected. public. Since the American both dominant parties in the before this week, they also an exercise in futility. Ripley While the 2000 election was political system is so bitterly American political system a sought to gain a firm foothold points out that these elections "virtually too close to call," the divided along bipartisan lines, chance to dominate the Senate in the Senate, and promote both are a chance for local issues to current race will prove amply young voters must exercise their and House majorities in turn. domestic and foreign policies. take the driver's seat. Most that a gain or loss for either party rights in order to give their Dr. Brian Ripley of the On the other hand, the voters will be paying attention will have a significant impact. views a fighting chance in the Mercyhurst Political Science Democrats want to take over the to who the governor is in their Dr. Ripley warns against c a p i t o ' I department explained the Senate majority and have control complacency for this reason. meaning and usefulness of of the House of Representatives Middle States Activismj fervor rising at Washington state campuses "For some of the students, it's action. Many participated in Sports' Scores evaluate college By Robert Marshall Wells just a real dissatisfaction with the anti-war events in downtown M. Water-polo 11-2 Knight-Ridder Newspapers American foreign policy in Seattle earlier this month, and general," said Chamberlain, more are expected to take part (loss), 17-1 (loss), 9-1 Areas that received By Kristin Purdy commendation where particular while "some of them just look in similar events later this (loss), 8 - 3 (loss) I Editor-in-Chief areas were applauded for Seattle - With their fall terms at the war and don't see a month. excellence included the mission well underway, college rationale for it." UW students can often be W. Soccer 3 - 0 (win) More than 100 members of the and goals, admission, library and students across Washington But Mike Wall i n , 19, a seen on campus handing out college community attended the learning resources, and state are slowly turning their member of the University of anti-war literature and staging Mercyhurst North East. attention to what many see as Washington College various demonstrations to W. volleyball 3 -1 (win),j Middle States evaluation team's general findings presentation In addition, McGovern noted the growing potential for Republicans, said his group spark interest I and 3-0 (win) i Wednesday, Oct., 16, which areas where the college needs to armed conflict between the believes military action against [involvement. Jessica Long, a concluded the team's three-day improve, including U.S. and Iraq. Iraq is justified. Wallin said he senior, said she and other UW Football 62 - 24 (loss) reaccreditations visit to strengthening its assessment of "I think people are interested and others plan to publicly students are also working to Mercyhurst College. student learning, improving and staying informed," said demonstrate their support for form coalitions with high- Team chairman Dr. Michael diversity, and consolidating Western u Washington Bush administration policies, school and other college M. hockey 5-0 (loss), McGovern commended student services in a more University student Nate Wallin said he senses that Students in the state. 7 - 0 (loss) Mercyhurst on the cooperation centralized location. Johnson, 26. "With Iraq, many UW students hold similar Logan Price, 19, who and hospitality extended to his Mercyhurst President Dr. there's been a lot more time to views but that many are reluctant attends Seattle Central I W. hockey 2 - l(win), group. He also had praise for the William P. Garvey expressed his think about it. There s history to speak out because it's easier Community College, believes to either remain silent or take that any U.S. military conflict 3-2(win) strength of the college's appreciation to the evaluation there. There s a lot more enrollment and financial team and to members of the 1 popular positions in favor of with Iraq would be more about awareness/ tilings such as clean water, clean position, improvements to the Mercyhurst community who Johnson, a member of a oil in the Middle East than library, and the recent addition prepared the self-study report, air or lower college tuition. "It's about Iraqi leader Saddam student group at Western called Hussein and whether he. Index of the Audrey Hirt Academic which McGovern noted was one the Associated Students Peace easy to say all those things," News P .i Center, particularly its wide of the best he had ever read. Wallin said, but this "is a war. controls weapons of mass" range of technology. Resource Center, believes that destruction. News p. 2 Members of the self-study could be about to change. It's not an easy thing to do." The team examined areas of steering committee included: At some campuses, "When Saddam Hussein Photo Special p. 3 Johnson and his colleagues are institutional integrity, mission Thomas Billingsley, Dr. Andrew among many students at discussions, sing-alongs, has been on our side, we didn't Features p. 4 and goals, admission, student Roth, Dr. Barbara Behan, Dr. Washington colleges and meetings, lectures and forums have a problem with him," Price said. "The way I see it, \Features p. 5 services, faculty, general Heidi Hosey, Sister Kathleen universities in the early stages related to the war are starting to I education, curricula, library and Marie Leap, Dr. Roy occur more frequently. Even so, war is a way of securing access Opinion p. 6 of planning events aimed at learning resources, assessment, Strausbaugh, and William stirring debate in their some say the level of activism to a country's resources." Opinion p. 7 self-study and planning, B y r n e s communities. among today's college students Those sentiments are resources and physical facilities, A&E p. 8 The final draft of the Team At Seattle University, is a far cry from what it was for echoed by many at organization, administration, Report will be sent to those who came of age during Washington State University. A&E p. 9 philosophy professor Gary governance, governing board, Mercyhurst shortly and will be Chamberlain, who has worked the civil-rights, women's rights according to Student leaders I Sports p. 10 publications and media posted on the college website for and Vietnam War eras. there. But to date, there have advancement, institutional with students to help organize Sports p. II the college community to read. several on-campus anti-war Across town at the been no large on-campus change and renewal, and Portions of this article courtesy University of Washington, some cVents focused on potential Sports p. 12 Mercyhurst North East. protests this year, said interest of Monday Morning there is on the rise. students are attempting to take military action.

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NEWS To contact: [email protected]• Wife of alumnus honored Passing of a Pioneer J "Old-school" rap fans By Kristin Purdy give back to people in need, as mourned D.J. Jam Master Jay so many people helped Kelly This past September, a golf Editor-in-Chief tournament was held in order of Run DMC this week when and I in our time of need," he he was gunned down early said. to raise money to start the „ While many students are scholarship. From the proceeds Sunday in New York City. wondering, "What is and sponsors, $5,000 was Mercyhurst doing with my raised. In addition, numerous Details remain sketchy, but tuition money?", more is being people within and outside of music fans have already drawn done than they might consider, ' 4She fought a the Mercyhurst community; comparisons between the late and for the benefit of students. contributed donations for D.J. and the likes of Tupac Jpiff Morey, a Mercyhurst great battle for prizes. Shakur and "Biggie" Smalls. graduate, and Career Services over four In the past years, the Career have combined to establish a Fair, held on Nov. 7 this year, Jay, born Jason Mizell, was scholarship fund for students or years ...[this] has been successful. The profits a native of Jamaica and a rela- their immediate families who for the career fair comes from uvely innocuous member of t h e are affected by cancer. The is a way for me the registration of employers late-80s* growing rap scene. Kelly Salvo Morey Career who attend the fair. Services Scholarship is the to give back to "We've been able to come up Witnesses report seeing one brainchild of Jeff Morey and with a modest profit each year or two masked black males in Mr. Hvezda, director of Career for the last four years," said the vicinity before the shots Services. people in need.) j Hvezda. were fired. The NYC poilce are A criminal justice graduate, In conjunction with the fall currently investigating the Morey's internship was — Jeff Morey golf tournament fundraiser and murder. supervised by Hvezda and "a Career Fair surplus, enough friendship developed from After Kelly's passing, Jeff funds will be acquired to offer Please s e e Page 9 for the ftillj that," said Hvezda. started the foundation in her the scholarship next fall with a y, and more A r t s & En- Two and a half years ago, name and Hvezda decided to starting figure of $10,000. tertainment information. Morey's wife Kelly died from help him with fundraisers for Students eligible to apply for breast cancer. "She fought a the foundation because of their partial scholarship money have great battle for over four years, established friendship. Morey to have been touched by cancer after being told she would not has demonstrated a themselves or have a family survive one more year. With the commitment to the Mercyhurst member affected by it. The help of family and friends, I experience by continuing to scholarship will be announced Meningitis update decided to start this foundation give back to the college in many to students sometime during Speedy identification of the If a student is concerned to help others dealing with ways, including the scholarship the spring term of this year. By Kristen Malliard cancer. It is a way for me to in his wife's name. Contributing writer cause of infection can enable about having the virus, or is doctors to make life-saving experiencing any of these Over the summer, the decisions about the treatment symptoms, he or she is advised Pennsylvania State Legislature of individual patients. It can to call or stop in at the Cohen Old phonebooks mean passed a law stating no student also indicate when public Student Health Center. is permitted to live on a college health action is needed to Students who have delayed or university campus who has prevent further cases. getting the vaccine or have food for S e c o n d Harvest not been provided with The best way to avoid forgotten to sign a waiver information about the illness contracting meningitis is to declining vaccination have By Heidi Raygor specific neighborhoods After collection, the old phone known as meningitis. receive the vaccine. However, been contacted several times. Contributing writer throughout the community. books are sold to insulation Meningitis can be a life the choice is voluntary. Those who haven't may The food bank needs to raise companies, which, in turn, threatening disease. Knowing Some common symptoms of expect problems when Once again, Mercyhurst a certain percentage of money shred them and use the material the signs and symptoms of meningitis are: severe registering for classes. To College is putting into practice locally in order to receive as blown-in insulation for meningitis and acting quickly headache, stiff neck, sensitivity avoid this hassle, students must ! the Sisters of Mercy's Mission access to the bulk of their residential and commercial to get medical help can save to light, fever, vomiting, sign a form at the Health Statement. All used telephone annual federal budget. properties. lives. Diagnosis of meningitis drowsiness* rash, cold hands Center,.which is located on As a two-fold service to the Students and local residents books are being collected to * 11 v * < i * has become increasingly and feet, and stomach, joint or Parade Slreei Students may assist the Second Harvest Food Erie community, the drive rids are encouraged to strike a blow complicated due to mutation. muscle pain. : call ahead at ext. 2431. \ for the environment and a Bank in its annual fundraiser. local landfills of unnecessary — - Second Harvest Food Bank waste by recycling the worthwhile local agency by Will you be at the NoV. 7 Career Fair in the MAC from 1 - 4 p.m.? is the organization in Erie telephone books, and keep a depositing any old telephone which oversees the collection valuable organization that books in one of the bins on Guess who else is coming... campus. The collection bins are and distribution of food to local provides food to needy families Employers from all over the city, state and country; shelters, churches, in the Erie area, Second labeled with a red flyer that has neighborhood centers and other Harvest Food Bank, going a graphic of a telephone book f ||% gfr Recruiters from accredited institutions; groups that distribute food in strong. on i t . and a special visit from: Erie County Executive Rick Schenker and Erie Mayor Rick Filippi ac your binding science and history the hard way: too much time in hypothalamus shows a marked place by paying an homage to landing by collecting and with domestic policy. The By Megan Fialkovich front of a computer is not good. size difference in dissected the pioneers of physical publishing all NASA deadliest disease known to News editor Prolonged exposure to the brains when compared to rams science, such as Marie Curie evidence. Detractors insist that man, which once proved fatal screen of a P.C. or video- which court and mate and the chemists who the "background" of the moon to the Incas, Aztecs, survivors The moon: In response to display screens can have short- exclusively with other rams. discovered the fatal beauty of is clearly fabricated, as is the of the French and Indian War, accusations that Neil and long-term physical, mental The scientists insist that they hydrofluoric acid. The prose is space "wind" stirring thej and 26% of Iceland in the early Armstrong and Co. never and psychological effects. This are not trying to discern the lyrical, the stories intriguing] American flag in the oft-seen 18th century has once again landed on the moon and the comes as the result of a year- biochemical origin of and it's available in NASA footage of the landing, become an international health United States and NASA long study by Japanese homosexuality in humans, but Hammermill Library and a large contingent of threat with Iraq's rumored perpetrated an astronomical scientists. Experts recommend j this begs the question, Who (Alfred A. Knopf: New York conspiracy theorists have possession of biochemical 'hoax at the expense of the ergonomically designing the sets out to map the "gay gene" 2001). : T assembled online to herald this weapons. Find out j u s t why this [1970s viewing public, an cause. ^ space in which one uses the in sheep? Isn't the threat of official book is being put out is the case J computer, and taking breaks to smallpox-armed warheads (Source: New York Times) (Atlantic Monthly Press: New by NASA to resolve the issue refresh the eyes, spinal column from Iraq enough to occupy the Intrigued by the inner working York, 2001). k once and for all. One lucky New York, NY: Scientists and legs. nation's scientists? of the human brain? Give V.S aeronautical engineer is being have confirmed what millions (Source: Yahoo!News) (Source: Reuters) Ramachandran, M.D.'s Plum} paid $ 15,000 to prove the moon Looking for a Saturday fonts in the Brain a whirl. T)f internet users have learned afternoon book? How about an Washington, D.C.: Good news Along with his co-author Vital Reading entertaining, non-narcotic for the owners of homosexual Sandra Blakeslee, he describes memoir of "a chemical sheep (which is hopefully a the mental and physical aspects) Scourge: The Once and Future boyhood"? Look into Oliver minority in America): U.S. of neurological damage and Threat of Smallpox by Sacks' Uncle Tungsten. With Dept. of Agriculture scientists, disorders with a poet's pen. Jonathan B. Tucker is a 2001 this book, Sacks reprises his in conjunction with University More scientifically-minded addition to the versatile world role as a biographical Family He*iJt*i of Oregon pharmacologists, library on bioterrorism. It ranks readers will admire his clinical • neurologist. The author of Council, Inc. prowess, and literary buffs will think they have discovered the up there with Richard Preston's Awakenings and An recognize hints of Oliver Sacks so-called "queer gene," or at recent The Demon in the Anthropologist on Mars (Wm. Morrow & Co.: New least the one which operates in Freezer as an exemplary work connects to a different time and sheep. The preoptic area of the York, 1998). The health care you need, the convenience you want... 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ByJenRuffa sick children in the Mercy a t HRIM internships! Contributing writer AIDS House to those who were born to mothers with AIDS. The group will also be teach- By Scott Mackar Silver and Michelob products "We do bar games where Catholic Mass is held Sunday ing the children how t o work on Contributing writer throughout the city of Erie. people can win prizes. The mornings at 11a.m. and 8:30 computers, assisting them with "Our main promotions take prizes range from key chains to p.m. in Christ the King Chapel. their English skills, as well as place in bars up and down State T-shirts with the products name Protestant Worship Service is reading children's literature, Students are consistently Street, from Calamari's to on it/' he said. held Sunday nights at 7 p.m. in which will be shared in both told by their college professors Scully's, but we also promote After graduation Coleman the Prince of Peace Chapel, lo- English and Spanish. Articles o f that learning in the classroom has thought about moving cated in the Student Union. clothing such as t-shirts, blan- Sr. Gerri can only go so far. down south where the industry Meet Bishop Trautman-Sun- kets, and flip-flops w i l l be do- Receiving job experience is a little slower, but provides a day, Nov. 15, Catholic students nated to the community as well. are invited to meet Bishop before entering the work force, good opportunity for Christmas on Campus- This Donald Trautman at the St. will begin as soon as students via internships and co-ops, will graduating students. Mark's Center. Pizza will be arrive after Thanksgiving prove to be very beneficial to As for now, he wants to work provided. If you are interested, Break.g A few of the activities, an employer. somewhere in the northern please contact Sister Geri in the will include the decorating and One student at Mercyhurst states, but would eventually Campus Ministry Office inside lighting of the tree as well as College has spiced up his like to travel to different states. the Student Union collecting donated gifts for chil - resume before he will have Ideally Coleman would like Student trip to Honduras-A dren. More information will graduate this May. to work on the restaurant side group ot ten students will be be posted after Thanksgiving Michael Coleman, a senior of the industry, but is open to traveling to San Pedro, Hondu- Break.! Father Pisker HRIM major, worked at Hilton other aspects of the HRIM ras from Nov. 22-27. Sister Winter Retreat- From Jan. 24- Embassy Suites in Beach wood, Mike Coleman making a major if they arise. Kathleen Marie and Sister Geri 25, a journal-based retreat will Ohio this past summer. He also career of internshps. "I've worked on both the Rosin s k i will be accompany i ng be taking place. For more in- worked Hilton Head, South hotel and convention side of t h e these students on the trip. They formation contact Sister Geri in Carolina his sophomore throughout the city of Erie," major and I'm leaning towards will be staying in Suia and campus ministry, ext. 2301. summer, as well Las Vegas, Coleman said. the restaurant side because I'm working in two cities while AllDay Work Shop- On Feb. Nevada at the Sand's He goes on these promotions more into the banquet side of there. The students will be 1, there will be an intercolle- Exposition Center for the JCK with the sales manager trying restaurants,'1 Coleman said. working in a river shanty town giate diocese retreat, which Jewelry Show. He is currently to promote the products to With the experience he has and will be doing labor intense may be held at Penn State Uni- activities such as restoring, re- employed by Erie Beer. individuals at the bar and the gained at Mercyhurst College versity, location pending. Con- pairing, and building. Also, tact Campus Ministry for up- He received his most recent owners of the bar. and in the workforce, any they will be interacting with the coming information at ext. job when a pair of friends, employer will be hard pressed The fun part of it all is how youth as much as possible. 2429 or Sister Geri at ext. 2301 Daniel Cabanillas referred him to their boss at they promote. They set up a not to hire Coleman. He has The group will be assisting Erie Beer. He went for an game in the bar where they taken advantage of interview and was hired by the award prizes to customers who Mercyhurst's resources and is company. play to help promote their certain to find a successful job Coleman promotes Bud- products. The main prize is a shortly after graduation. weiser, Bud Light, Bicardi trip to South Padre Island. Searching for scholarships Students look online for ways to lower their college debt Pin a Laker, any Laker... substantial money is pretty scams, it's important that we By Thelisha A. Woods small, so they should watch get the word out to students and By Kyla J. Smith Knight Ridder Newspapers claims that promise thousands point them in the right Cntributing writer of dollars/' Spector said. direction." • • • _ l Many college advisers also Alison Sikdra knew she . c • baa\m*yk . m - "College advisers can also see M'Oi* Nov. -9, the Mei^yHbrst wanted to attend Fairfield warn students- about the the unique benefits of online wrestling team will travel to t h e University to study science. possibilities of f r a u d u l e n t sites. scholarship searches. National Catholic Champion- Her father had graduated "To help students avoid . "In the past, students had to ships at Duquesne University. from Fairfield with a degree in scams, we send out scholarship go to the library and search All wrestlers that are healthy chemistry, so she thought the information to them and through mounds and mounds will be competing to kick off school would offer plenty of recommend sites," said Brian of books just to find awards the season. This will be the first classes on her favorite subject. Leesang, director of financial that fit them," Leesang said. showing of the 2002-2003 aid at American University in 1 "I used to go on college trips "Now all students have to do Mercyhurst wrestling team; the with my father, and I really fell Washington, D.C. is go to these sites and type in season looks to be promising. in. It is possible that we are "We make sure that the sites things such as their major or This team is led by Coach going to do another scholarship are reputable*; and we have state or if it's a minority Tony Cippollone whom has re- surf in the future, but what we them on our preferred list scholarship their ethnicity, and cently been ranked eighteenth tell consumers is that the because with the amount of the site will just pull up all the in the nation among NCAA Di- number of people who get scholarships and the amount of scholarships that match their vision II schools. The team also .r.i includes the fist All-American wrestler in Mercyhurst history; he is Justin Mautz and he is ranked as third in the nation for the 197 weight class. With many challenges ahead this team is expected to con- tinue the winning status that they attained last season. Coach Cippollone recently sat down to be interviewed and give some insight on the status of the Photo by Krisla Ross 2002-2003 Laker wrestling Wrestlers practicing fo tournament at Duquense University team. Coach Cippollone began by commenting on being named in the ranking of Division II 4i will be held on Saturday, Nov. Student studying in the Great room of the Library coaches. .., §| 16 at 6 p.m. in the Mercyhurst Also, the coach said this rank- Theteam Athletic Center and is open to ing was good publicity for the the public. The first competi- program. In reference to having tion match at home will be an All-American, the coach said has a against Gannon on January 24 that Mautz was a real team at the MAC, the night before kND#ATC H>G00D'CREDIT'GO BAD leader. Coach Cippollone said challenge the basketball teams face the that it was amazing this athlete Gannon teams at the MAC. The could rise from his status (not distinct rivalry with Gannon being a top recruit) to being the ahead! should make for a night of high best on the team throughout the drama on the mats. '«'f course of last season. The coach 55 As for Coach Cippolone's UHl also recognized that there are of them. team this yeai. he says that he [•' ««> Sw others on the team that are very is being less lenient with the -<**> «8fe close behind Mautz that are • Coach team than last year. He said he * : "•«. very capable of reaching his sta- zx <** had goals last year yet no ex- W.% **, tus soon. Other national quali- Cippollone pectations. He was surprised by «*3F

i «* fiers on the team that Coach how well the team did but feels t v nw*** B «*t& Cippollone singled out are Ben MtMNyfr •**w fft The coa< h metioned Gannon that this year the standards for rM q McAvinew (wrestling at 184) and Find I ay both within the top performance in workouts^lift- BSm 3 ~"*-. and Jake Squire (moving up and ten in the region and seated just ing, and in the classroom wrestling at the 149 weight ahead of Mercyhurst, as being should be higher this year. j *j t I class). anticipated face-offs, as well. In The coach wrapped up the in- aV.. \ The team will be facing addition to the ful I j oster of Di- terview by stating that his team, & many challenging teams this vision II teams that Mercyhurst "has a good chaJ lenge ahead of *»*fcW: season. The two teams that will be facing, starting in Janu- them, they don't lack for con- ary, the team will face five Di- tidence because of the success &ifytfitMf Coach Cippollone singled out m •<*». ji«r**'. 'W*k vision I teams. they tasted last year." We will as the most challenging teams d m ttnr ID control debt t i * i l l credit en ft, m i n a j e you* siotftnl loan m< tin yoo» ¥ui are Ashland and Pitt Johnstown; To show off the team and to all see how this confidence and Pitt,Ml Ml II MM I W I lilt wild lips II ft* i i * : Itum IV smart siiiMtt. Ashland in particular because determine the roster for the year, renewed intensity play out over there will be a wrestle-off for the next few months. their entire team qualified for & PHEAA each weight class. This event VTVMI4IIIWV l.tntvttla: nationals last season. IHCM>UI«MUPI is biww » m n i utte wnww Imitar IteriM taw* «tfk*Bihitfi »<*« Itowttttemttw ****, PAGE 4 MERCIAD OCTOBER 31^002 rlallOWeen: What a wonderful Holliday Where else do we get to see so much?

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FEATURES! To contact: [email protected] Looking into the future Mercyhurst represented By Sasha Seniuk creative suggestions of loved Knight Ridder Tribune ones. Secondary sources of at Chicago conference income or powerful joint JThese speakers prepared 7- Nov. 11-17,2002 ventures may provide new By Megan Fialkorich 10 minute lectures on their career routes. Planetary News editor papers and answered questions Aries (March 21 -April 20). alignments suggest that from the audience for five Monday through Wednesday, emotional and financial security Four Mercyhurst students minutes. watch for key officials to will improve. After Friday, attended Loyola University One of the four students, introduce new work methods. passions will be high. Expect Chicago's Oct. 26 Conference Tredway, is a religious studies Aspects indicate that although fast invitations, new social on South Asian Studies to major, while the others range expectations are high, a new ideas and revitalized sensuality. present papers, assisted by from philosophy to business Co approach will not be Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. panel presenter and Religious English. Dr. Forsthoefel productive. Remain patient and 20). Compare strategies with Studies professor Dr. Thomas chaired the Interpreting South expect procedures to return to co-workers. Over the next few Forsthoefel. I Asian Traditions panel. days, progress may rely on normal over the next six days. The conference was The keynote address at the streamlined communications. After Wednesday, a brief but sponsored by the U.S. Dept of conference was a special intense period of romantic Some Capri c o r n s may find that Surprise; world-famous bosses or managers are Education, the University of attraction begins. Remain Chicago, and Loyola University journalist and co-founder of cautious. Unethical triangles or operating from misinformation S A J A (South Asian Journalists or outdated methods. Group Chicago. Native presenters social disruptions will be were joined by students from Association) Dr. Sreenath unpredictable. Stay focused on discussion will resolve Sreenivasan spoke to the differences sooner than UC Berkeley, U. of Illinois, long-term commitments or individual confrontation. Be Mercyhurst, and Iowa State attendees about the renewed promises.? diplomatic. After midweek, University. (mis)representation of South Taurus (April 21-May 20). lovers or old friends may feel ^Loyola's Director of Asians, including Indians and Discuss emotional plans and mildly threatened by new Undergraduate International Pakistanis. key decisions with loved ones social activities. Remain Studies & Foreign Language The Loyola campus on Lake over the next few days. Friends minute assignments will be Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). sensitive to ongoing doubts. Program, Di Tracy Shore Drive, Chicago, is large and relatives may be unable to demanding and may involve Business and financial Pintchman, greeted conference and quite old. The building in address withheld doubts or revised schedules or roles. suggestions may be unreliable. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19). attendees* early Saturday which the conference was strong opinions. Remain Stay balanced. Monday through Wednesday, Past business morning by presenting the held, Da men Hall, is comprised supportive and watch for key Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Early expect co-workers and loved accomplishments and outdated agenda and offering generous of ten floors connected by breakthroughs. After midweek, this week, your ability to handle ones to offer unrealistic financial records may be key breakfast fare. escalators. new attractions and social difficult assignments may be solutions; to ongoing concerns for authority figures. Sessions were grouped by A good number of academic involvement will dramatically evaluated by officials. Over the restrictions. Areas affected are Thoroughly explain recent topics, such as South Asian departments are housed in increase. Plan group events as next six days, expect office money obligations, technical actions and communications. Diaspora Studies, Hindu Texts, Damen Hall, namely those well as private romantic duties to become unusually equipment and postponed Clarity and reliable information Traditions and Ideals, and which hosted the event encounters. Balance is essential scattered or disjointed. renovations. Before mid- will be important. Some Narrative, Gender and After the conference ended, for improved intimacy. Be Emotionally, this a positive December, research new Aquarians may also find that a Sexuality. students attended a traditional | creative, outgoing and time for improved skills and options and wait for others to delayed work contract or job vegetarian Hindu dinner catered diplomatic. Seniors Chantell Hems ley, new promotions. Show become more optimistic. proposal resurfaces. If so, Lisa Tredway, Michael Nagy by a local restaurant. Music Gemini (May 21 -June 21). authority figures your Friday through Sunday, social work quickly to finalize ail and Megan Fialkovich and conversation dominated the Over the next few days, a willingness to assume invitations will be misleading. agreements. -| Documents presented their papers rest of the evening, followed relative or close friend may be leadership and watch for new Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov^21). signed before Dec. 4 will separately, entitled, "The by a "night on Chicago*' at local critical ol new ideas. Areas proposals. After Thursday, ask Love relationships will steadily become creative and Physics of Karma," "Eroticism clubs. affected are home schedules, loved ones for specific dates, improve. Tuesday through permanent. Stay focused. in the Hindu Tradition as The 2002 South Asian spending habits or long-term times or commitments*-Past Thursday, expect romantic Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20). Related to Bhakti," Studies Conference was financial decisions. All is well, disappointments need to fade. decisions or social acceptance A recent disagreement with a "Penetrating the True Nature of funded by U.S. Dept/ of so not to worry. Do, how- Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). to become top priorities. friend or loved one will slowly Human Existence: Parallels of Education grants and Loyola ever, expect minor irritations Business discussions should be Recent miscommunications fade. Late Tuesday, watch for Buddhist and Existentialist University Chicago's Asian/ between friends or im- kept private. Before midweek, between loved ones will be subtle emotional changes in all Asian* A m e r i c a n studies promptu family discussions. co-workers and officials may Philosophies,** and "Nomos is easily resolved. Encourage key relationships. Over the next Cosmos,** respectively^ -*• I program. Late Wednesday, a renewed unintentionally pass on creative expression and refuse few days, loved ones may still) interest in business advance- wrongful information or to become mired in the past. ment is due to arrivei. be unable to admit-their flawed instructions. Remain After Friday, sensuality and Cancer (June 22-July 22). mistakes or wrongful opinions. cautious and wait for complete physical attraction will be re- Allow humor and group Wisdom and emotional insight clarification before taking on are high. Early Tuesday, the established. Expect loved ones activities to bring friends or new responsibilities. After to offer uniquely seductive lovers back into the fold. After social or romantic motivations Thursday, a powerful wave of of potential lovers may invitations, Wednesday, avoid reacting romantic sensuality is due to become obvious. Many Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. quickly to a co-worker's arrive. Spend extra time with Cancerians will establish a 21). Romantic partners and criticism or suggestions. loved ones and new friends. powerful bond of trust in a long-term friends may bring Before next week, work Fast social introductions and key relationship. Listen to important business advances priorities may still be unclear. new short-term commitments Photo by Megan Fialkovich your instincts and let romance into your life. Over the next six Be patient. expand at its own pace.Last- will be rewarding^ (l-r) Or. Tom Forsthoefel, Lisa Tredway, Megan Fialkovich, days, listen to the ideas and Michael Nagy, and Chantell Hemsley at the Hinduism/ Asian cultures conference

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O PINION To contact: opinionmerciad® mercyhurst edit THE GOOD... Procrastination makes • The cattle call that is scheduling is finally over. Now all we gotto stress us are papers, final sand a little thing called evil Erie weather. If anyone can fast-forward to the end of the the heart go wander term, that be great. It's there, next to the remote more than it does my • On a personal note, I'd like to extend a thank you to finanicaJ aid and their help in settling homework due last week and the And 1 study sheet, or that I'd rather many students1 (including myself) problems with mysterious debts on their bill or holds on paper due by next class. % Another send IMs than research T.S. their accounts. •; It ferments in between late- Thing.., J Eliot or study for midterms. night food runs and re-runs on But I don't procrastinate on a the Superstation. Phil whim, despite many a cavalier It is the reason why you are attitude toward life. THE BAD... your khakis/ Pirrello Like drinking, one must slack Procrastination. off responsibly. Friends don't let • More climate-related problems at Mercyhurst This time, the tundras have been spotted inside Credit cards are licenses for it, a jump start on my Opinion friends put off more than they 3R at the library and throughout various classrooms in the Hirt Center. Even our Merciad education combats it (victor yet p a g e s should handle. offices have random bursts of cool AC. Someone, get on this, please. If we wanted to freeze, to be determined) and college I think years of adhering Bottom line: college is the we'd have class outside. students embrace it bitterly to regiment have made rare four-year period where we In a volatile climate where the taste of procrastination all determine our daily routines, • Just because a car is parked in the visitors' lot on campus, and it has a parking sticker on it, high-speed connections and V8 the more sweet. y contrary to what many a rigid doesn't mean the car belongs to a student and it should be ticketed. All those eager to golden- engines are not fast enough, we And being a senior, the only syllabus would make one rod a fine for someone should really, really think about why the car is there...could be a parent take a slacker-faire approach to illness I welcome is senior-itis. believe of a student here whose car the student once drove and still has the sticker on it. Or it is the ever-zooming world of I do not advocate habitual If we want to watch 'Scrubs' someone parked for a few minutes dropping something off or picking something off that deadlines and start times which procrastination which warrants instead of r e a d Emerson, "Must would be a pain to cart all across campus. Seriously, are meter maids and security hanging in try to reign us in. **AA" like interventions. See TV" wins. i ? the bushes, all in camo, waiting to annoy us with a fine? Every student here pays the parking But why, when precision is the lama fan of finding the middle If we prefer a few drafts at the fee, therefore there should be a parking space for every student. new buzz word, do more and path between Dudley Do- Cornerstone, as opposed to a more college students and adults Righting your way through life rough draft relating the style of • This "Bad" is for the "Good, Bad and Ugly." Last week, one of the "Bad's" which focused embrace putting off the and pulling the occasional one author's overly cited and on the behavior of non-traditional students, got a little too high on its bitch box and, in inevitable for a quick fix by Spicolli from 'Ridgemont High' praised work to another's its wording, managed to come off a little too mean in tone. So, on behalf of the "GBU," side-lining? fame. overtly verbose and patriarchal I appologize for anything being miscontrued has harsh or mean. Such incidents will be Because it is great. And Putting too much time in essay, so be it. remedied in the future. coming from a novice approach studying, rehearsing and Procrastination should not to this popularity-increasing employment distracts yourself replace ambition. • Cable on campus may be "free," but for the lack of station variety and good reception, trend, I love the smell of from being yourself. If so, then be happy with the should we expect the cable to cost anything less? procrastination in the morning. Chronic attention to 3.0, or the check-minus or the Ever since elementary school, chronology can sprout redwoods baggy-eyed stare of regret that • Wait a minute. Let me get this straight: A few students on campus have been told, by people I have always gone home and up many a conservative person's greets you in the mirror after working in the Registrar's Office, that their transcripts are gone? And to add insult to injury, done my homework as soon as ass. one too many cement mixers said students are asked, quite sincerely, if they are sure that they go to Mercyhurst? Hmmm...it's possible. I did the 8-page paper Letting go without losing sight and not enough studying or funny that this school can lose our records or transcripts, but they never seem to misplace our two weeks early to make room of the important things once and down time. money. for more "Phil time." awhile is a God-given right all We have the rest of our natural My colleagues have even paying college students have. lives to punch clock and cubicle coined a phrase, "pulling a To a degree, I dislike the fact ourselves into oblivion. Phil," when it comes to getting that my hand reaches for the Putting it off for one more term THE UGLY... isn't gonna hurt.l • All those girls either in the Union, or out around the halls, who insist on gossiping at the loudest and most ear-piercing voices possible, please stop, pour yourself a glass of "calm Ready-to-wear. Bundle up! down juice." Pretty sure most of us checked our high school mentality at the gates,

• Avoid the "Zoo Boo" at al I costs, for the love of all things bi-ped. For paying four bucks, and By Megan Cvitkovic not getting ANY candy, I should have more to show for it than a runny nose, the "pleasant" Contributing writer smell of animal poo and no candy! (Sorry, my sweet tooth gets the better of me.) '-*:'•• OK, we can no longer deny it IU here. £'' With those first few inches Any thoughts*omWoricl W a r III? of snow this past weekend, we wave officially begun the With global tensions mounting, questions need answeredwinte r season. No longer can we put off the sweaters, boots, This is not a question that I into an attack involving this gloves and most importantly would like to discuss with you Questioning Faith Middle Eastern nation. * the coats. w as I prepare this column on a Hopefully we are all reading We have all tried to wear our snowy Friday night, but I Sr. Geri Rosinski the daily papers, viewing TV sweater coats and j e a n jackets must. news and discussing this issue for as long as possible, but fear We have been listening for troops are being shipped out from both the American and not, there are plenty of hot months to media reports about regularly to the Gulf and Middle international perspectives. Since ,'. styles this season that are sure our President's desire to Eastern sites. we are fortunate to have students to warm you up. Ladies, before remove Saddam Hussein as These are clear signs of a and employees from other you get started, there are a the political leader of Iraq and nation preparing for serious countries on our campus, we couple of things you must replace his regime with a warfare... possibly World War need to ask them for their decide or it is likely you will Photo courtesy of w w w jftopoop com Girl looks good...jacket looks pretty nice too. possibly more democratic III. Why? \ international perspectives on find yourself overwhelmed government. Here we have the There have been numerous this issue, as well. I while coat shopping. Details are a must on jacket to try them. But even if you're head of a democratic headlines noting the United For those of us who call First, decide the basics you styles this year, so be on the not, still try something different sovereign nation (USA) Nations Security Council's ourselves followers of Christ, are looking for in terms of lookout for things like: shearing that you are comfortable in. seeking to unilaterally remove refusal to endorse any unilateral we need to thoughtfully reflect color, length, cut and detailing. collars and trim, faux fur collars Guys need some change, too! the head of state and decision by our country to on the example and teachings of Then try to pinpoint your price and trim, detailed embroidery, Other tips to keep in mind government of another attempt a first strike invasion of Jesus. He did not preach revenge range so you can more beading, unique pocket areas, when coat shopping are things sovereign nation (Iraq). Iraq without first seeking the but love of our enemies (Luke accurately decide where to and huge Pucci-like prints - to such as: how easy/hard will this Does anyone expect the Iraqi necessary diplomatic process of 6:27-29 or 10:29-37) and shop. Suggestions are name a few. jacket be to care for, what kind • people and the surrounding thorough weapons inspections. forgiveness of them (Matthew abundant this season, as coats Men's styles this winter are of care does it need (anything Arab countries and Muslim This was wise advice that our 6:12, 14-15) and love of and jackets are coming in also heating up and getting a specific?), what size will fit peoples to be pleased about government appears to be neighbor as one's self (Mark every shape and size. little sassy. Don't worry, guys. comfortably and still allow for this invasion of their heeding. 12:31). Short jackets come in a There's no fringe or beads on stretch (leather/suede will homeland? Would we be In the meantime, how are you So, should you and your variety of fabrics from the your j a c k e t s, but there are some stretch once you wear it), how pleased if another nation chose coming to an informed decision classmates and others in our usual leathers, suedes and t un patterns and fabrics. much movement you have in the to do this to us? about your own position on this country go to war against wools, to others like faux fur We are seeing the usual double arms and does the jacket still When this was first issue? It will most certainly another nation and its people and corduroy. or single breasted jackets and feel comfortable when sitting/ mentioned, I must admit that I affect your life, the lives of your merely to eliminate one man? If you are looking for a little pea-coats made of leather, suede walking/driving? thought it was merely our friends and family members, the Where you choose to stand more coverage, try a mid and wool blends. But there is a Be sure to try every position president flexing his political lives of millions of other now on this crucial issue will length or even a full length bold emergence of mid-thigh possible! muscle and not a true threat of Americans and Iraqi civilians, determine if we have World War jacket. Although mid-length pencil coats (in laymen's terms, Fhis jacket should be a big war. However, we are now and the peoples of countless III and whether there will be any cuts have dominated winter just a straight single breasted purchase and be given a great beyond the point of mere other nations that will be drawn future for our world community wardrobes over the past few jacket). amount of thought before rhetoric. Armed American of nations or our planet home. seasons, full-lengths are Men's jackets are also buying. making a come back Both can expanding their color and And always remember to get be found in almost every color pattern schemes. 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To contact: opinionmerciad@mercyhursLOPINIO edu N i • Campus Question: Campus Question: Second Opinion What are undergrads' role on campus: student or customer? Customers or commodity? With college resembling business, clarification is needed ^^K&toclents because we're ^Customer. l^(jfeVft___ really isn't A customer has the In addition, a customer can opti otf RfflRHBrara By Kerry Marshall opportunity to try something out get whatever they want out of ik;hool%« attend ana the? Contributing writer and if it doesn't work, they can a product. take it back. Since we are paying for our The role for undergrads varies As "customers" of Mercyhurst education we should all make we a ^ ^ p j g for If ratherrthan from student to student. College, we have the ability to ( the most of it H | ynia&s^ou'.re — Valerias Nezich, You get what you want out in a sense) to take back the 9 What is the point of paying Ppf ftsr your* own « Pa u T B i r c h e n o u g h , junior sophomore r*** ^^ of an education. education if we don't get it In for something if you're not ^^H yim!re ffiyH If you want to sit back and my experience, if I ever had a going to use it? be just a student that is your problem in a particular class I Take advantage of the c3^rrie1r^fpjf|bt^] choice. But I believe that we a! I could go back to the professor resources that are offered at our have the ability to be customers. to have it re-explained, and this school,, idfrtroftitaiowve had A customer is someone who was at no charge. Get involved in a club or pays for a good or service. I I think of my education as volunteer to help out at the TV know that I pay a pretty penny kind of having a warranty or station. ^n|wsry4mf^5 (replications nee^itt^L to be here and what I'm not guarantee on it; I have an There are so many things mat * paying for now, I will be later. allotted amount of time to get Mercyhurst has to offer and as ?JQj^rabination4>t!botr^WeXbiorii>wboth. f proportionaJ Now this may seem like being what I want out of a class at no paying customers we should all pay a &Saj(y highgjje'but'we coritributions."p a "customer" rather than a extra charge. attempt to get what ever we can A CHW&ina* Ba%crattii arfi*receiving a*eaHy good Va le r i e >>N ezi cli* student is a bad thing, but it out of our money. ; sophomore ifccatioW' «* — Shannon Rudyl^:J^esHman| JSywOTJ^like^JteToiners LETTER TO THE EDITOR: J^c^^^^^yin^or6Ur Next Week's ' in "IJd think^f something •tp.&ay?| In last week's "Good, Bad, Non-traditionals are different If traditional students feel like ^ducator^'theyseeromore but L%^ljWl5us.tpmer^oy] ^Campus Ugly/* column, The Merciad from traditional-aged college non-traditionals dominate jg^acejwd aootttoui^mpney ca|^ifw^ Question:^ suggested that non-traditional students. They usually have full- classroom discussions, then ,f^«uf needs,? students tend to dominate the time jobs and families that perhaps it is the traditionals' '3? John » Wa Liflhei m , time of instructors. Having fe JUtif. WaJkfcr. sophomore consume much of their time. fault for not joining in the sophomore. Was starting taught for 12 years in a school The cost of education comes discussion more fully. school on\ heavily non-traditional before out of their own pockets—-now. And I should point out that "We* r e both c us to m e t and ^•'Customers. Look at our tuition coming to Mercyhurst, I am They are in school explicitly non-traditionals tend to be the student. You're paying%get bmsWFhey charge us for Sept. \l0 too well aware of t h e needs of these to learn, not as a break between best students in class on quizzes students., high school and life. They are an educ^tion^but ybu'rf am/thing and everything." and written assignments— paying to BS'the stddent.'*!" lateHWhen is a I was stunned when I began as demanding of then because they ask questions •4Mike Rispoli, sunior at Mercyhurst by the lack of instructors as are the i r Don't knock someone for — Heidi Engel, senior good time to classroom participation by employers and families are of caring about his or her start classes? students. My first thought was them.Non-traditionals have education. that my teaching style may added significantly to all my After all, that's why all of you inhibit participation. classes. They ask questions. should be at Mercyhurst. -Since I employed the same Why shouldn't they? Isn't that College: Something more than classes approach to teaching I used at what education is all about? Dr. Richard Welch 99 my last school, however, I Should they sit back like some Director, Communications Don't took now, guys, but here comes the "real world quickly realized that it was the traditional students and It's amazing how some people I'm not saying that I don't get lack of non-traditionals that daydream about what party is don't understand the importance Fresh Ink anything out of classes, but that created the deathly silences* that night? of e x p e r i e n c e ; they believe their real experience matters. transcript will magically land pi see some students who just them their dream job.' „?- **&&i$tin Purdy I go to clas$ and I wonder,. Where T" *sr*£ For some peoplej^eoMege is do they expect to go after UHJL J. 1 1 « . just struggling to wake up for This>summer, I realized how graduation? Do they " h o n e s t l y class, managing to stay awake little I knew when I began my think they can hand their Got^Opin i o n s ? during class to take notes, internship at a small newspaper. transcript to an employer and somehow passing exams, Even though I successfully expect that's enough? J writing last minute papers, and passed 30 courses by then, what If you're in college/ you're Let the Opinion page screwing around in between, I knew about newspapers didn't here because there's something I'm not saying that it's wrong compare to what I needed to that you want to do, someone be your soap box. to make time to unwind from know. you want to grow up and classes, but just being enrolled become. 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PAGE 9 THE MERCIAD NOVEMBER 7.2002 ARTS& To contact: entertainmentmerciad@mercyhursLeduENTERTAINMEN T Jam Master Jay Q ^ . KinseMs) Inc. gunned down at the age of 37 WreChords record that Top-40 radio was By Robbie Bah I By Jim Abbott really forced to acknowledge Contributing writer Knight Ridder Newspaper after seven years of treating rap as something that was entirely The fate of the evening's In Run-DMC's video for the beyond the pale," says Sean future was unsteady. As the hit single "Walk This Way," the Ross, an editor at Billboard's oddly textured snowflakes fell rappers knock down walls into Airplay Monitor, a trade from Erie's gloom ridden skies a dusty pile of rubble. publication. Friday afternoon, my visions of That's a perfect symbol for a "The outpouring of grief that the inevitable were taking shape. group being remembered for a lot of people are expressing The Subaru did not want to trek breaking down barriers in the will probably surprise a lot of to Cleveland to see the Owls that wake of Wednesday's murder of people in the same way that the night. It was intimidated. It was one of its members, DJ Jam death of Aaliyah did." petrified. Could the vehicle, Master Jay, in a New York For urban music fans, the rap trained in the heart of flat roads recording studio. The rapper trio's 1986 album "Raising and jug handles, handle the was 37. Hell" compares to the impact snowy trip to infamous Grog "They really broke down that Nirvana's "Nevermind" had Shop? It would not. Things walls," says Christopher John on rock fans in the early 1990s. looked glum. Ring. A new form Farley, senior editor at Time and Though Run-DMC would of transportation, one of no fear the magazine's former music face competition from the and determination, had arrived. critic. "They shattered the walls controversial gangsta rap We depart. between urban and suburban movement, the group never The roads were clear. Al Roker music, between rock and rap/ compromised its style to cater to would not be proud. The Owls and between street music and the trend toward violent were stopping at Cleveland s commercial music." imagery. Grog Shop Friday night to debut self-titled release. A fat sounds and effects by the singer Moments of a Party Girl, was "I'm j u s t pretty blown away," For that reason, Wednesday's perform their immaculate Drew Carey look alike banged reserved the gazing eyes of the performed flawlessly. says Rob Thomas, lead singer of murder, the latest in a list that version of annoying, spastic away at the congas and shook judgmental audience. His odd, The guitar parts were done rock band matchbox twenty, who includes Tupac Shakur in 1996 indy-jazz rock. The line-up for shakers for many ofthe live cuts windmill dancing and nothing short of gorgeous, was in a New York recording and the Notorious B.I.G. in the evening was unusual. The from the Albini produced a]bum. tambourine playing contributed providing an accompanying studio when he heard the news. 1997, was particularly hard for opener, who never showed up, Its not always entertaining to to a great stage presence of both high pitched aspect to the "Why would you shoot Jam some fans to accept. was an oldies cover band. The watch sweaty fat guys shake talent and comedy. calculated emo bursts of Master Jay? He's not a gangsta I The seeds of Run-DMC's headliner was a local alternative things. Fortunately, the music "I had a freakout yesterday, " surprisingly well-hit notes. The rapper. He's one of the founders legacy were planted in Queens, band that spent about four hours distracted. { explained Kinsella as he- Owls were impressive. They of hip-hop." where the three future stars were in the salon maxing out their After about four minutes, I described his herbal drug- surpassed my expectations and DJ Jam Master Jay, who childhood friends who dreamed little sister's credit card on blush was satisfied. The band was induced experience on a New landed at the top of the teamed with rappers Joseph of a music career. Those and eyebrow waxing. The crowd stunningly tight and packed a York City subway the night seemingly long list of live "Run" Simmons and- Darryl fantasies became reality when was intimate and diverse, with hearty punch of rhythmic, earlier. Snickers and grins performances I've witnessed "DMC" McDaniels, was the aspiring stars were scarves and denim lining every emotional trajectories- The formed concluding the odd story this year. revolutionary in another way. As championed by Russell inch of the venue. There were highlight of the band lies in its by the witty comic as the band Whether it was the small, cozy one of the first rap DJs, Jam Simmons, founder of Def Jam no drink specials. vocalist; the ever so squeaky played their debut album in its) bar venue that added to the Master Jay (whose real name Records and "Run" Simmons' The Kinsella brothers and Tim Kinsella. His unique entirety. The younger Kinsella, performance, or the mere was Jason Mizell) erased the brother. former Cap N' Jazz members screamy, storytelling lines were Mike, never sounded so good on presence of the infamous distinction between fans and Adorned in gold chains and rocked out a new song to begin harsh and cathartic at times, yet the trap kit. Off time beats and Chicago arsenal, the Owls performers. "V Adidas logos, Run-DMC their set. It was faster and more ranged to softer, more personal loud fills made Mike the lead turned heads. Please insert corny "Before the advent of'tHe-DJ, became the first rap act to earn technical than most of the words of melody. They were a [perfbrmer-among-the band. My concluding..sentence here, if you wanted t o be a performer a gold album (1984's "Run- loungy indy tracks on their sole shot in the dark. The concocted favorite 1 r a c k , / Want the Quia [robbiebahl @hotmail] ' you had to be a musician or a DMC"), a platinum album singer," Farley says. "After Jay, (1985's "King of Rock"), a people realized all you needed multi-platinum album (1986's was your love of music, your Raising Hell). They were the I I Men of Mercyhurst: record collection and your two first to land videos on MTV and The nominations ore in! And the poster calandar will be hands. That was a profound the first to appear on American change in the flow of music." Bandstand. coming out the week before we all leave for Christmas break. Along the way, Run-DMC Yet that wasn't the first thing also compelled the music that Russell Simmons These will make great presents, and are going to be soldfqtrickly business to take note of a genre remembered about Jay in a that had been conspicuously statement Wednesday. so buy them early. You may pre-order the poster calandars, and ignored. « * "Jam Master Jay was a thatfinf ormation will be provided in next week's edition of the Rap languished in the longtime family man, one of the periphery of mainstream founders of the group that Merciad. Congratulatronsfto those men who were nominated. attention, rarely understood or knocked down all of the doors acknowledged as a formidable for hip-hop, and a dear friend of commercial force. That all mine," he said. "I will miss changed with Run-DMC's 1986 him." I cover of Aerosmith's "Walk Those thoughts were echoed 1 This Way," which exploded on by Orlando rap duo Smilez and 1 radio and landed the trio on the Southstar, an emerging group 1 cover of Rolling Stone, the first that traces its career to Run- 1 rap act to be so recognized. DMC. 1 The historic record eventually f "Run-DMC was one of the paved the way for rock rap first acts that I saw and one of 1 hybrids ranging from Korn to the first t h a t I wanted to be like," Limp Bizkit and Kid Rock. In said Smilez, before a tour stop • the wake of Wednesday's in Fort Myers. "It's a tragedy 1 murder, music industry that we lose a legend like that." | observers heralded the group as 1 a trillmaBMC had the first rap 1 1 Fugate stretches her Single Order o f B r e a d s f c t e i legs at Mercyhurst fW. 'J CJ*W* residency, she worked well over I By Bridget Hughes 40 hours with the dancers. With ta&'StixStudent Combo Contributing writer rehearsal's beginning at 3:45 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. the This fall, The Mercyhurst dancers and Fugate had their I Dance Department is honored to work cut out for them. | Sophomore Kerry Hyland have Ms. Judith Fugate, former l said, "We only had a week to principle ballerina with the New Wttfl York City Ballet, as guest artist. learn a full ballet, so rehearsals coupon were long and intense. Our hard I While performing with City work has paid off." - Ballet, Fugate's partners I'he dance department's fall included the world-renowned performance, The Erie ++Plus Mikhail Baryshnikov and Season, will be featuring Fernando Bujones. Serenade and other works Reg,$14.98-SAVE'8 2007 E. 3«h St 825-7672 Fugate now works as a highlighting j ki Erie repetiteur staging ballets for choreographers, the Mercyhurst Balanch.ne Trust. an Dance Department faculty and 1 r I organization that preserves the I Urge flopping Pizza ft Large 1-Topping Pizza 1 Large i-Topplng Pizza & Urge 1 -Topping Pizza & dancers. I 1 I Single Order of Broadsdcks I original choreography ot ISingl e Order of Breidstlcks Single Order of BreadsticKS Single Order of Bread&tkks The performances are this I 11 1 I I George Balachine. s $ weekend, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. I • It • It 1 s I s I Most recently she worked and 7 p.m. and also on Nov. 10 I 6. ^7 6.99 6.99 I with the Mercyhurst Dancers I at 2:30 p.m. in the Mary I ^ 1 I staging the classic ballet D'Angelo Performing Arts I 'Tutg Fugate's- week-long Center. PAGE 10 THE ME RCIA D NOVEMB ER 7,2002 J-AKER SPORTS To contact; sportsmerciad@mercyhursLedu i Hurst adds new faces to coaching staff After leaving Ohio State, Smith By Sports Information played for seven different minor Mercyhurst College league teams, including the Fort Wayne Komets, Orlando Solar Bears, Detroit Vipers, and Long There are many different faces Beach Ice Dogs of the IHL and on campus these days. Many of Bin ghamton of the AHL. At Fort these include new assistant Wayne, he helped the Komets to coaches of the many sports that two consecutive Turner Cup Mercyhurst provides. New to finals (1993 and 1994) and their Mercyhurst athletics are Anne first IHL championship in 20 Dinshah, Wes Watson, Stacie years (1993). Smith scored at Cepin, Dave Smith and Kim least 20 goals and 40 points in McManama. each of his six years as a Mercyhurst College Director professional. of Athletics, Pete Russo, named Since graduating from OSU, Anne Dinshah assistant men's Smith has spent his summers and women's rowing coach. coaching young players and Dinshah brings to Mercyhurst adults as a director and head a variety of coaching experience instructor at numerous camps and knowledge. She was the across the United States and head men's rowing coach and Canada. He's been involved in women's rigger at the File photo File photo Fii« photo running various camps from University of Central Florida. Assistant men's and women's rowing f A s s i s t a n t women s basketball coach Assistant varsity men's hockey coach Binghamton, NY, to Long Beach, The men earned second place coach Anne Dinshah. Stacfe Cepin. Dave Smith. California. overall at the 2002 FIRA Smith and his wife, Susan, Championships and combined have two daughters, Ellis and with the women for first overall 1992. Greene High School. While Alaska-Anchorage where she 2000). Both schools are Kylie. j yf team. Anne enjoys many other there, he was a two-time was named to the All Pacific members of the Central Mercyhurst College Director As an assistant coach at sports such as swimming, WPIA1 champion. West Conference team. Collegiate Hockey Association) of Athletics, Pete Russo, Wisconsin during the first years mountain-biking, running, Mercyhurst College Director She earned a Bachelor's (CCHA). i announced that Kim McManama of their lightweight women's surfing, in-line skating, and of Athletics, Pete Russo named Degrees in mathematics from Before pursuing a coaching has joined the women's hockey program, Anne focused on hiking. She has published a Stacie Cepin assistant women's Alaska-Anchorage and holds a career, Smith had a six-year program as a volunteer building the program as the cookbook, Hearty Healthy basketball coach Friday, Aug. 2. Master's Degree in Recreation minor league hockey career that assistant. novice lightweight coach. Helpings, earned her private pilot Cepin joins second-year head and Sport Science from Ohio included stints in the McManama graduated cum Wisconsin placed third in the license, and remodeled a house, i coach Bo Kuntz and a recruiting University. International Hockey League laude from Harvard in June 2000 Varsity Light 4 at the 1996 Her hobbies include painting, j class of nine student-athletes Kuntz is delighted to have (IHL), the American Hockey with a degree in Economics. National Championships with an drawing, motorcycling, and who look to turn around the Cepin's help: "Stacie will be a League (AHL) and the East She played varsity hockey for all-freshman,, lineup. The playing with her rabbits, Francie Laker program. huge asset to the program. Her Coast Hockey League (ECHL). the Crimson and was a member Wisconsin women won the and Tucker. Anne's family Cepin brings coaching experience at the Division I level He was under contract with the of the 1999 national overall 1996 National enjoys traveling. Her husband. experience from I hree different brings us a lot of value and New York Rangers in 1994-95. championship team. She served Championship. Curt, lives in Wisconsin and schools. She began as an wealth that will get us going in Smith graduated from Ohio as co-captai n of the 1999-2000 Anne earned her Masters of stepdaughter Alyssa lives in assistant coach at the University the right direction." State with a degree in team. McManama was selected Education in Sport Texas. of Alaska-Anchorage in 1998 Cepin began her new duties journalism/public relations in to both the Ivy All-Academic Administration from the Mercyhurst College Director and stayed there for two Sept. 1. 1992. During his four-year and ECAC All-Academic teams University of Texas at Austin of A t h l e t i c s , Pete Russo, named seasons. She then worked a Mercyhurst College Director career as a Buckeye, Smith in 1999-2000. £ A | and interned with the University Wes Watson as Assistant year as a graduate assistant at of A t h l e t i c s , Pete Russo, named posted some impressive Prior to Mercyhurst, of Washington women's crew. Wrestling Coach for the 2002- Ohio University and followed Dave Smith assistant coach for numbers and finished as Ohio McManama worked at Choate Anne rowed and played water 03 season. Watson was a four- that with one season as interim the men's varsity hockey team. State's 14th all-time leading Rosemary Hall School where polo at the University of Notre time NCAA Division II national assistant coach at Clemson Prior to joining the Mercyhurst scorer with 140 points. He has she served as head coach of the Dame all four years and qualifier and two-time Ail- University. staff, Smith had been an since dropped to 21st. He was varsity hockey team and taught graduated with a B.A. in American at We^t Liberty State Cepin played two seasons at assistant coach at Bowling team captain as a j u n i o r and was adolescent psychology. j American Studies in 1991. She College in West Virginia, watson Youngstown State, which Green State University -from chosen the team's MVP as^a.j began coaching as a volunteer comes from the Pittsburgh, Pa., included an NCAA Tournament 2000 to 2002 and an assistant senior as he led OSU with 41 | for the Notre Dame Crew in area and wrestled at West appearance, and two seasons at at Miami University (1998- assists and 63 points. Intramural Update New Y o r k h a s t o u g h job; In Flag Football action this week, the Dolphins suffered their first loss of the season and are now tied for first place with the Bills. Also winning this week were the Rams and the Browns. The first tie of the season was handed out to the Steelefs and the Giants with a score of 7-7. Game 5 Standings Next Week's Schedule USOC says it will h e l p W | L T Browns 34 Dolphins 4 1 10 Bills vs. Browns contact IOC members. York wil I be no small task. For Jets 14 Bills <£. 4 1 0 Rams vs. Dolphins By Meri-Jo Borzilleri Currently, IOC members are not the USOC it will be important Giants 3 1 1 Giants vs. Patriots Knight Ridder Newspapers allowed to visit bid cities, because the U.S. is facing a Patriots 19 Browns 3 2 0 Jets vs. Steelers though that rule is up for drought of 10 years or more Rams 29 Steelers 2 2 1 For the U.S. Olympic discussion at the next IOC before an Olympics is held on Rams 3 0 Committee, it's been a long time meeting in Mexico at the end of American soi I. Dolphins 8 Jets l 4 0 between bid cities. this month. Primarily, it's easier to raise Bills 14 Patriots 0 5 0 New York is the first U.S. While officially cleared of money for Games held here. Olympic bid city since 1992, complicity in the bribery mess Sponsors are more willing to Steelers 7 when Salt Lake City won the the USOC was blamed for not pony up if the Olympics are Giants 7 American designation for the reining in its own bid city. right in America's face. 2002 Winter Olympics and went Besides having more control New York's superb on to become host city. over how its city conducts its bid presentation this weekend Because of the Salt Lake this time around the USOC resulted in a decisive win over) bribery scandals and Games that wants to have more of a say in San Francisco. BAD CREDIT IST IKE A BAD NICKNAME. fell short of International how a domestic Games would "The way it was planned, we Olympic Committee standards look. The IOC was not happy were right on the money," said SIT WILL STICKJWITH YOU FOR YEARS. like Atlanta the USOC plans to with Atlanta's vendors, who Bob Beamon, 1968 Olympic play a bigger role in New York's gave the Olympics a flea-market gold medalist in the long jump. campaign over the next three appearance. But New York and the USOC years to win the 2012 Summer 'The Atlanta agreement was face an uphill climb when it Olympic Games. done way back when the USOC comes to winning over the IOC. New York bid officials said it had lesser roles in moving the They will have to overcome will be a team effort. bid forward," said Marty anti American sentiment, thej "We will not disappoint the Mankamycr, USOC president United States is seen as the fat USOC," said New York Mayor "We are strut luring this for a cat of the Olympic movement. Michael Bloomberg larger representation. Not to be Other challenges include the It's a campaign likely to be controlling, but to have more IOC's Eurocentric bent; the waged against the world's most influence and voice in how we possibility that fellow North famous cities. Probable move forward." American city Vancouver could candidates include Madrid, Salt Lake's careful win the 2010 Games; future: Paris, Rome Toronto and Rio de presentation of the Olympics in downsizing of the Games and Janeiro. The International February helped. the fact that few cities, Atlanta Olympic Committee picks a "Salt Lake did a great deal for being the exception have won 2012 host city in 2005. j&; *J us," Mankamycr said. "The IOC the Olympics as a first-time! The Salt Lake bid scandal, in was very complimentary. We Ibidder like New York. which 10 IOC members either need to emulate that. The In other words, they're going resigned or were expelled for Summer Games are far more to need more than Billy Crystal. taking cash or gifts from Salt extensive. There are more "You're entering a whole Lake bid committee members, sports. We want to have a Games different political world," said resulted in significant rule that make the world proud. Jim McCarthy, USOC executive changes for t he IOC and USOC. Convincing the IOC the committee member. "They're Bid city offic ials can't directly Olympics need to be in New going to have to adjust." D M oft roar mim loan M i sutidwly you'll be called a 'bad tanuM." Watch women's volleyball actioi find m hof 10 fliMift i e M . tlus lets it tditf iwfl ml Wli* lias it Hi I N Kunc i fix sunt stotoxi Cablevision Channel 19 oueandeatJwttbit .com PHEAA Final game of season against Gannon \ii*i\ fc> 1 jfaitMnit Friday, Nov.8 @ 7 p.m. youWPdfc-ihiiihrt.com a Bffctfi! In yuu u a public mm by tatkai (*K*!«M Sirncu rt High* Kuril'-: •) hm\m NOVEMBER 7,2002 THE MERC A D PAGE 11 -LAKER To contact: [email protected] edu S Men's water polo finishes season 23

water polo team to practice. . . Princeton, the host team for the International. By Emily Pisula the third goal. game; he had ten goals and ten Secondly, the Lakers are in a Conference Championships, The Lakers went back to The games this weekend Contributing writer assists. He also was goaltender division in which they compete had sixteen swimmers. Senior Penn State Behrend for another were the last games of the 2002 for one game and had one save. against much stronger and well- Nate McHale scored the first game at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday season for the men's water polo Anderson scored 16 goals for The men's water polo team developed teams. goal against Princeton. Senior against Slippery Rock, Slippery team. The team will be losing the Lakers in his junior year, had a rough weekend, losing all The Lakers lost two games driver Darren Forgea scored the Rock forced a tough game McHale, Forgea and Anderson. which was fourth most on team. four games at the Conference Saturday, Nov. 2 and two games second goal of the game. against the Lakers, scoring all McHale played goal tender in 22 He played in all 23 games this Championships,; which were Sunday, How. 3, dropping their The second game of the nine of their goals in the first of the contests. He had 146 season. I Ie was second on the held at Penn State Behrend. record to 0-23 overall and 0-14 afternoon was against Salem half of the game. Staab once saves and allowed 178 goals. He team with 27 goals and first on The Lakers have in the GLIAC. *t? jj$3 International. The Lakers put again scored the only goal in the also played in all 23 games and the team with 14 assists. He also disadvantages against other The Lakers lost their first forth the best effort that they game for Mercyhurst. had eight goals and ten assists. played in goal for one game, teams in their division. First of game to Princeton Saturday could give, but it was not Sunday afternoon the Lakers As a junior, Darren Porgea, playing one quarter and did not all, Mercyhurst does not have morning with a score of 11-2. enough.They lost 17-1. lost to Penn State Behrend 8-3. scored 2 goals for the Lakers in allow any goals. the facilities located on campus, Mercyhurst only competed with Freshman Pat Staab scored the Senior Chris Anderson scored the program's first year. This We wish Mercyhurst luck on so it makes it harder for the eight swimmers, while only goal against Salem two goals and McHale scored year, he played in all but one their 2003 season. Men and WOmen differ On Men's t e n n i s team weight training, surve dominates Annual to the knee or leg, compared Men are almost twice as likely that they get their injury Great Lakes Singles By Lisa Liddanet with men. to use a spotter, 35 percent of prevention information from Knight Ridder Newspapers The most common injuries men vs. 18 percent of women. friends or books/articles/Web men and women identified are Women are less likely to use a sites. Tournament There seems to be some truth inflammation, 79 percent, weight belt, 5 percent of women In our untypical household, to the j o k e that women are more muscle strain/ sprain, 58 vs. 24 percent of men. the situation is the opposite. My By Emily Pisula likely than men to ask and get percent, and tendonitis, 24 Both men and women said husband gets his information Contributing writer t directions. And this applies to percent. Tendinitis is the firm traction shoes, proper from a personal trainer and getting weight-training inflammation of tendons, the sports instructors. I tend to read It was all Mercyhurst this stretching and warm up are weekend at the Annual Great instruction, according to a fibrous tissues that connect precautions they take when books and research articles, then survey conducted by the muscles to bones. The most interview the experts as part of Lakes Singles Tournament The weight training/lifting. men's tennis team dominated in American Academy of severe injury is muscle sprain/ [.Women are more likely than my j o b. game. Borowski leads the team The women's hockey team in digs with 426. Macko and hosts CHA opponent Findlay in the MIC Friday, Nov. 8 at Hughes are right b e h i n d her with over the weekend. She also has Conference playoff berth for the Mercyhurst will finish its season. 7 p.m. Findlay will then host 372 and 343, respectively. 236 kills and 60 digs. The Lady Improving to 20-7 and second consecutive year* the regular season schedule at home Junior Jenn Barba leads the team Lakers have also combined for team's 12 conference victories Friday, Nov. 8 against Gannon the Lady Lakers Sunday, Nov. clinching a Great Lakes 10 at 2 p.m. in blocks with 99 adding nine 153 aces on the Intercollegiate Athletic also sets a school record. at 7 p.m.

Women's volleyball The women's volleyball team Football loses to #!i Grand Valley will play the final g a m e of the 2002 season Friday, Nov. 8. The Lady Lakers host GLIAC opponent and hometown Record broken for most points given up at Tullio Field rival, Gannon, at 7 p.m. in the MAC. 1M ii

intercepted a Grand Valley pass Phil Provenzano answered with 72 yards for a touchdown. The Mercyhurst defense with 7.5 By Bryan Christopher on the 13 yard-line. Three plays a diving catch on a Jim Schuler return is the second longest in tackles. Dubowski and junior Wrestling Contributing writer later sophomore running pass in the end zone for his first school hislpry, behind his own iinebacker Pete Snavely each The wrestling team begins back Marcus Patton swept touchdown of the year. Grand 76-yard record recorded last had interceptions. their season participating in The Lakers fell to number one across the field to reach the right Valley followed with an 11 -play, year against Michigan Tech. "We brought excitement to the the National Catholic ranked Grand Valley State corner of the end zone. Senior 92-yard drive capped off by The score ended up 62-24, game from beginning to end and Championships hosted by University 62-24 on a cold Vinny Repucci drilled the extra another pass for a touchdown. breaking the record for most we need to do that this week Duquesne $ University afternoon Saturday, Nov. 2 at point. It was the first time Grand Repucci kicked his eleventh points given up in a game in the versus Wayne State," said Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. The Tullio Field. Valley State had trailed in a field goal of the season with history of Tullio Field, which Schaetzle. "I see it as building Lakers travel to Thiel "To have the number one team game all season. seven seconds left in the half, opened in 1996. Grand Valley's on the Grand Valley game as Wednesday, Nov. 13. The in the country in our league The lead was short-lived leaving the score 35-17 at 34 first d o w n s also tied a school oppose to rebounding. We need match begins at 7 p.m. speaks volumes for the however, as Grand Valley ran halftime. record for most given up. to play sixty minutes, win the GLIAC," said head coach Marty for two touchdowns and "Our secondary played an Sophomore quarterbacks Clint turnover battle and make plays." Schaetzle. "The opportunity to returned a punt from sophomore aggressive game and we did an Williams and Jim Schuler The loss drops the Lakers to Club hockey play Grand Valley gives us a Jim Schuler for another. At the excellent j o b controlling the ball combined for 17. 2-7 on the year while Grand The men's club hockey team great measuring stick for where end of the first q u a r t e r the score on offense," said Schaetzle. Marcus Patton rushed 12 times Valley State improves to 8-0. travels to the University at we need to go. As we develop was 21-7. Grand Valley State exploded for 52 yards and a touchdown. Mercyhurst visits Wayne State Buffalo Friday, Nov. 8 for a 6 our program we hope Grand Grand Valley tacked on for 21 unanswered points in the Provenzano and senior Faheem Saturday, Nov.9. p.m. game. The Lakers return Valley is a big game every year." another touchdown, this one third quarter, and each team Williams added 52 and 37 yards. to the MIC Saturday, Nov. 9 Mercyhurst j u m p e d to an early coming on a 37-yard pass early traded touchdowns in the fourth.| Sophomore receiver Jeff Thiel as they host Ithaca College at lead when senior defensive in the second quarter. Mercyhurst senior defensive caught six passes for 76 yards. 7 p.m. lineman Matt Dubowski Mercyhurst senior running back back Rob Keefe ran back a punt Junior Brian Smith led the Mercyhurst Men's hockey team) Intramurals Women's hockey team to host first loses two straight games "Turkey to oTMaine" Minnesota Trot" university s w e e p s State of the season. Freshman season. The Mavericks tied the The Mercyhurst Intramural Teams meet first time everBy Bryan Christopher Danielle Lansing hit the game game late in the second before department is sponsoring the conference. Maine is definitely Contributing writer winner at 17:55, her first of the junior forward Jessica first ever Turkey Trot cross one of the elite Division I season. Dillabough hit the game-winner By Bryan Christopher college hockey programs in the A weekend sweep of The Lakers outshot Minnesota early in the third. country run Saturday, Nov. Contributing writer 16, 2002. The Trot involves country." /'•;' Minnesota State kept the State 45-16. Senior goaltender The Lakers again out shot an approximately 5K run or Sunday brought similar women's hockey team on a tear Tiffany Ribble stopped 15 of 16 Minnesota State, this time 53- A hard-fought weekend series results, as the Black Bears this weekend in Mankato. for the Lakers. 21. Both games featured walk on a mapped out course with the University of Maine left around campus. Winners in managed to pull away late in the Despite trailing in the third Sunday's action saw the outstanding goaltending by both the Lakers on the losing end third period and secure the period, Mercyhurst was able to Mavericks again score first, o n l y teams. £ each class will take home a both nights in the first ever weekend sweep. After scoring a rally and score two goals late in to have Mercyhurst answer with I The wins improved certificate for a free turkey. meetings between the two pair of goals in the first period Saturday's game to overtake the goals of their own from Lansing Mercyhurst to 8-2 overall, 5-0 The Trot is scheduled to begin schools. at 10 a.m. Pre-registration for and one in the second, Maine Mavericks 2-1. Senior forward and sophomore forward Sara in games decided by one goal. Ranked No.9 in the nation, the broke the match open and added C.J. Ireland tied the game at McDonald, both in the second Minnesota State slipped to 1-7. the event is available at the Lakers took on the Black Bears Rec Center front desk during four goals in the third period. 12:30 during a power play in the period. McDonald's goal was in front of more than 4,000 fans Four of the Black Bears' seven third period with her third goal her team-leading fourth on the regular hours. Late Friday night. registration will take place on goals came on power plays. A scoreless lie was snapped The Lakers were outshot 52-25 the day of the event before the early in the second period. race at 9 a.m. in the game and 23-4 in the third Maine managed to score three period. Freshman goalie Andy nines while the Lakers were Franck made 45 saves and took short handed. The Black Bears his second loss of the season. 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