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Association named sophomore CHAA Player “St. Lawrence is always one of the most competitive By Courtney Clair of the Week for the second time this season. series of the season and they should be a tough matchup Staff writer The Lakers are now 13-1-1 overall and 4-0-1 in the for us,” Steadman said. conference and currently possess a seven-game winning The Lakers look to continue this hot streak as they make This weekend was great for the Mercyhurst College streak. their push toward the postseason, with some observers women’s hockey team, despite the unexpected water main “We have been working hard on the little things in prac- predicting this year’s team will go further than last year’s, break that postponed Sunday afternoon’s game. tice and it really has been paying off in our play recently,” which took second place at the Frozen Four. A pair of carrer milestones highlighted the weekend Steadman said. “I think that this year we have a much better attitude for the nationally number-one ranked Lakers. Sopho- The Lakers’ next series will be at St. Lawrence as a team and we are much more focused. We really want more Jess Jones scored her second career hat trick, and University. The fi rst game will take place Friday, Dec. 11, to go out there and prove we belong and can win it all,” junior recorded her 100th career point. After at 7 p.m., and the second game is scheduled for Saturday, Steadman said. Saturday’s performance, the College Hockey America Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. Read more on Page 7 Men’s hockey hammers Huskies

added his second goal of the night, only goal of the weekend series. By Steve Bukowski giving Mercyhurst a 4-0 lead. Mercyhurst also took four straight Staff writer Senior Nick Vandenbeld scored games before the series with UConn, the fi nal Laker goal at the 19:26 mark taking two from American Interna- The Mercyhurst College Lakers of the third period. The Lakers more tional College (8-2, 2-0) and the Col- men’s hockey team extended their than doubled the Huskies’ shots on lege of the Holy Cross (5-1, 4-1). winning streak to six games with two goal, by a margin of 43-21. Following the games against wins over the University of Con- The Lakers offered a repeat per- UConn, the Associ- necticut this past weekend. formance on Saturday night, beat- ation awarded junior netminder With these two victories, the ing UConn 3-1, giving Mercyhurst Ryan Zapolski AHA Goal- Lakers move to third place in the its sixth straight win. Sophomore tender of the Week. Atlantic Hockey Conference with a Kevin Noble scored the fi rst Laker Mercyhurst trav- conference record of 8-5-1. tally with 6:46 left in the fi rst period. els to Colorado Mercyhurst fi rst shut out UConn Junior Jeff Terminesi scored his Springs, Col., on Friday by a score of 5-0. Junior third goal of 2009-2010 to give Mer- this weekend Brandon Coccimiglio opened the cyhurst a 2-0 lead early in the second to take on scoring about two minutes into the period. the Air fi rst period. Junior Scott Pitt scored the third Force In the second period, junior Scott goal of the game, and the Lakers Academy Pitt and freshman Grant Blakey held the 3-0 lead through the end of Falcons on scored within 10 seconds of each the second period. UConn scored Friday, Dec. other to extend the Laker lead a little past the halfway point in the 11, and Satur- to 3-0. Three minutes later, Blakey third period, giving the Huskies their day, Dec. 12. Page 2 NEWS December 9, 2009 New academic building ’Hurst administers to host multiple majors H1N1 vaccines ing capabilities, a banquet hall, the Walker School of Business By Chelsee Callahan a veranda for outdoor dining James Breckenridge said. “We Staff writer and a workout center. have the unique opportunity to These additional rooms, such create academic niches that are Mercyhurst College is sched- as the lab spaces, will offer a not available in any other place uled to be home to a new aca- hands-on style of learning for in the country.” demic building by spring 2011. students. Other features, such Breckenridge explained why The new building, known as the snack bar, will provide a new space for Business and as the Center for Academic revenue for the college. Intelligence Studies majors was Engagement, will be 36,000 The building will host the needed. square feet and cost close to following majors: Intelligence “The space currently hous- $9 million. The funding for the Studies, Business, Communi- ing the Business department building will come from private cations, Hospitality Manage- is inadequate and outdated,” donations. ment, Applied Politics and the Breckenridge said. “The space Tyler Stauffer photo The building will have more Evelyn Lincoln Ethics Insti- occupied by Intelligence Stud- Staff at the Cohen Health Center administered the H1N1 than just classrooms and offi ces. tute. ies on Wayne Street is leased vaccine during fi ve seperate clinic days. Overall, 611 Mercy- It will include an atrium, lab “I would like to emphasize and does not belong to the hurst students received the vaccine, and the Health Center space, auditorium, board room, the importance of creating college.” staff gave a total of 786 injections. This number includes conference center, seminar interdisciplinary synergies that The building will display students, faculty and staff at Mercyhurst, as well as people room, multipurpose computer build on the strengths of the the traditional Gothic style of from the Erie community. labs, a production center, a con- Business, Communications, architecture, the same style cierge center at the entrance, a Intelligence Studies and Hos- evident in other buildings on snack bar, a kitchen with cater- pitality Departments,” Dean of campus, including Old Main. Homeschoolers hone PSAs with Communication Department schoolers then broke into small groups and By Liz Maier began writing a roughly 30-second public service Staff writer announcement piece. “This is a great opportunity for these young Mercyhurst College’s Communication Depart- people to learn about the mission of a local chari- ment helped 24 homeschooled children create table organization, craft a message about holiday television and radio public service announcements giving and convey that message through radio and Tyler Stauffer photo (PSAs) benefi ting the Erie City Mission. TV media,” Zaphiris said. “It’s also an opportunity Twelve girls and 12 boys from the Edinboro, for these students to become acquainted with Mer- North East, Harborcreek, Wattsburg and Summit cyhurst and experience life on a college campus.” Township areas meet every Friday to engage in a Senior strategic communication major Jon Tirk Will you be in variety of activities. directed a group in brainstorming ideas and writing. On Friday, Dec. 4, the “Friends Homeschool Co- “The experience working with the kids was Op” visited Mercyhurst to experience the world of great,” Tirk said. class Monday, professional communications. The homeschoolers recorded their PSAs at Laker The day began with a speech from Lisa Zompa TV and Mercyhurst’s Jazz Radio Station, WMCE- Dec. 21? Nietupski, director of development at the City Mis- FM 88.5. sion. Once an anchor and reporter for WSEE-TV “Each PSA was very creative; they put a lot of Erie, Nietupski spoke about the organization and effort into them and they all turned out great,” Tirk Te ll us what your plans are at its objectives. said. Communications professor Dr. Anne Zaphi- Making a special appearance at Mercyhurst, merciad.mercyhurst.edu ris and graduate assistant Nadine Zinram-Bower WJET-TV Channel 24 also fi lmed the homeschool- briefl y presented information and examples of ers as they worked on their PSAs. The news seg- PSAs to help students generate ideas. The home- ment was then broadcast on the fi ve o’clock news. Page 2 NEWS December 9, 2009 December 9, 2009 NEWS Page 3 New academic building ’Hurst administers Speaker launches to host multiple majors H1N1 vaccines campaign to fi ght ing capabilities, a banquet hall, the Walker School of Business By Chelsee Callahan a veranda for outdoor dining James Breckenridge said. “We Staff writer and a workout center. have the unique opportunity to climate change These additional rooms, such create academic niches that are Mercyhurst College is sched- as the lab spaces, will offer a not available in any other place Governor’s adviser notes human uled to be home to a new aca- hands-on style of learning for in the country.” demic building by spring 2011. students. Other features, such Breckenridge explained why race’s vulnerability to change The new building, known as the snack bar, will provide a new space for Business and Earth would survive any climate By Jennifer McCurdy as the Center for Academic revenue for the college. Intelligence Studies majors was change “in some form or another,” Staff writer Engagement, will be 36,000 The building will host the needed. but Simmens asked, “What about square feet and cost close to following majors: Intelligence “The space currently hous- humans?” $9 million. The funding for the Studies, Business, Communi- ing the Business department Mercyhurst’s Repower America Simmens ran through a few pos- building will come from private cations, Hospitality Manage- is inadequate and outdated,” initiative, a nonpartisan campaign to sible scenarios which would harm donations. ment, Applied Politics and the Breckenridge said. “The space Tyler Stauffer photo combat climate change, kicked off humans. A rising sea level would The building will have more Evelyn Lincoln Ethics Insti- occupied by Intelligence Stud- Staff at the Cohen Health Center administered the H1N1 Wednesday, Dec. 2, by hosting cli- displace millions of people and melt than just classrooms and offi ces. tute. ies on Wayne Street is leased vaccine during fi ve seperate clinic days. Overall, 611 Mercy- mate control expert Lance Simmens. the glaciers, which among other It will include an atrium, lab “I would like to emphasize and does not belong to the hurst students received the vaccine, and the Health Center The Mercyhurst Repower America things, would cause widespread space, auditorium, board room, the importance of creating college.” staff gave a total of 786 injections. This number includes initiative is led by the Mercyhurst drought in some areas of the world. conference center, seminar interdisciplinary synergies that The building will display students, faculty and staff at Mercyhurst, as well as people Green Team. Climate change “is the “Everything is connected to room, multipurpose computer build on the strengths of the the traditional Gothic style of from the Erie community. issue of our time,” Green Team Chair everything else,” Simmens said. labs, a production center, a con- Business, Communications, architecture, the same style Dr. Chris Magoc said. “If you put up pollution in Erie, it cierge center at the entrance, a Intelligence Studies and Hos- evident in other buildings on According to Magoc, Mercyhurst doesn’t stay in Erie. It makes its way snack bar, a kitchen with cater- pitality Departments,” Dean of campus, including Old Main. has committed to using renewable around the world.” green energy by utilizing a combina- Simmens said he believes eco- tion of geothermal buildings, solar nomics plays an important role in Homeschoolers hone PSAs with panels and wind energy. In addition, the public’s approach to climate Mercyhurst has a recycling rate of 52 change. percent. Some audience members Communication Department Simmens serves as an adviser to remained unconvinced. Junior Cas- schoolers then broke into small groups and Governor Ed Rendell sandra Dinko said the presentation By Liz Maier began writing a roughly 30-second public service on clean energy policies. He has pre- was “biased,” and she questioned Staff writer announcement piece. sented over 80 lectures in the past Simmens’ “scientifi c” facts. “This is a great opportunity for these young three years on climate change, hoping Freshman Kaitlyn Farrell, on Mercyhurst College’s Communication Depart- people to learn about the mission of a local chari- to win supporters by taking a factual the other hand, said she expected ment helped 24 homeschooled children create table organization, craft a message about holiday approach to the issue. an excellent lecture, “but it was television and radio public service announcements giving and convey that message through radio and Tyler Stauffer photo “It’s a fact that the ice caps are better than I thought it would be,” (PSAs) benefi ting the Erie City Mission. TV media,” Zaphiris said. “It’s also an opportunity melting, not scientists’ opinion,” she said. “We can do more than we Twelve girls and 12 boys from the Edinboro, for these students to become acquainted with Mer- Simmens said. think we can.” North East, Harborcreek, Wattsburg and Summit cyhurst and experience life on a college campus.” He then presented several statistics. Magoc encouraged students to Township areas meet every Friday to engage in a Senior strategic communication major Jon Tirk Will you be in For example, the 10 hottest years on continue with this effort by lending variety of activities. directed a group in brainstorming ideas and writing. record all occur in 1998 or later, and their voices, quite literally, to the On Friday, Dec. 4, the “Friends Homeschool Co- “The experience working with the kids was current carbon dioxide levels exceed video wall at repoweramerica.org Op” visited Mercyhurst to experience the world of great,” Tirk said. class Monday, any concentration ever seen on this or by writing letters to Congress professional communications. The homeschoolers recorded their PSAs at Laker planet. about climate change and clean The day began with a speech from Lisa Zompa TV and Mercyhurst’s Jazz Radio Station, WMCE- Dec. 21? Simmens stated he believes the energy policies. Nietupski, director of development at the City Mis- FM 88.5. sion. Once an anchor and reporter for WSEE-TV “Each PSA was very creative; they put a lot of Erie, Nietupski spoke about the organization and effort into them and they all turned out great,” Tirk Te ll us what your plans are at The Lumen is accepting Prizes will be given to the its objectives. said. three best entries. Communications professor Dr. Anne Zaphi- Making a special appearance at Mercyhurst, merciad.mercyhurst.edu poetry or short story ris and graduate assistant Nadine Zinram-Bower WJET-TV Channel 24 also fi lmed the homeschool- submissions until Monday, The Lumen E-mail submissions to Dr. Ken briefl y presented information and examples of ers as they worked on their PSAs. The news seg- PSAs to help students generate ideas. The home- ment was then broadcast on the fi ve o’clock news. Dec. 14. Schiff at [email protected].

December 9, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 5

Student profi le: Moore A&E online to perform YADO solo merciad.mercyhurst.edu Visiting Artist series kicks off Moore is a music major seeking ing Arts Center and is free and By Sarah Matrocola a degree in voice performance open to the public. The series presented the Biava String Quartet on Staff writer Sunday. while also completing a second An enhanced version of this article degree in psychology. Moore can be found online. Sophomore Christy Moore is a soprano, although she said Four Freshmen perform at ’Hurst recently earned the opportunity she also enjoys performing con- to perform as a vocal soloist tralto pieces. The Four Freshmen united holiday cheer with a vocal during the upcoming perfor- YADO, as directed by Mae- jazz sound over the weekend at the PAC. mance of the Young Artists stro Frank Collura, is a com- Debut Orchestra (YADO) at munity orchestra that pulls its ‘In the Loop’ full of satire Mercyhurst College. members mainly from talented The performance opportu- students in the Erie area. In This week’s PAC movie documents the relationship nity was initially recommended the approaching YADO per- between the U.S. and the UK just before the Iraq war. to Moore by her voice teacher, formance, Moore will sing the Mary D’Angelo Department of spiritual “Nobody Knows (the Music chair Louisa Jonason. Trouble I’ve Seen),” as arranged Moore auditioned for the solo by Harry Burleigh. Erie’s First Power Yoga Studio by singing an aria from “The Cru- In addition to Burleigh’s piece, cible” and was later faxed the per- the YADO concert will include formance piece to sing in audition. several holiday selections. Out of a number of hopefuls, she The YADO performance will Tyler Stauffer photo was selected as the concert’s soloist. take place on Thursday, Dec. 10, Moore is singing a solo in Hailing from Harrisburg, Pa., in the Mary D’Angelo Perform- YADO’s Dec. 10 show. ‘Play On’ gets fans’ approval

nitely a great karaoke song in do not always see. By Casey Harvilla the making. Another featured ballad, First class free with college ID Staff writer One of the most touching “What Can I Say,” is a duet Classes are ongoing songs on the album is a track between Underwood and coun- no sessions – no preregistration! On her third studio album, called “Temporary Home.” try newcomers Sons of Sylvia. “Play On,” American Idol alumna The lyrics mention a range of The song is sure to be a fan Schedule Class Fees Mondays Carrie Underwood really delivers. people in unfortunate situations favorite for Underwood’s cur- Drop - In Fee $13.00 9:30-10:45am All Levels The album features 13 songs, which lead them to live in foster rent following, as well as a 5 Class Card $55 6:00-7:15pm All Levels ranging from touching ballads homes and shelters. The track is breakout hit for Sons of Sylvia. 10 Class Card $100 Tuesdays to upbeat anthems. The theme very heart-wrenching and aims The album closes with the title 1 month unlimited classes $90 9:30-10:30am All Levels of the album is a split between to raise awareness of a world we track, an uplifting track about 3 month unlimited classes $225 10:45-11:45am Basics regrets and change, relating to persevering and fi nding success. Special Rates for Students! 6:00-7:15pm All Levels both relationships and, more “Play On” is, in my opinion, Student Drop In Fee Only $9 Wednesdays widely, views of the world. Carrie Underwood’s most suc- Student class cards 9:30-10:45am All Levels The album opens with the cessful album to date. It infuses $40 - 5 classes 6:00-7:15pm All Levels fi rst single off the album, pop and rock with country, $70 - 10 classes Thursdays “Cowboy Casanova,” which was appealing to a larger audience. Student 1 month unlimited $80 9:30-10:30am All Levels an instant hit on both country With the wide range of styles 10:45-11:45am Basics and mainstream radio. and lyrics offered on the album, Student 3 month unlimited $200 6:00-7:15pm All Levels My personal favorite song on there is something for every- Located in the Colony Plaza Fridays the album is titled “Songs Like one, whether a country fan 2560 West Eighth St., 9:30-10:45am All Levels This.” A perfect breakup song, or not. “Play On” is overall a Erie, PA 6:00-7:15pm All Levels it boasts the lyrics, “If it wasn’t solid album, further supporting Contributed photo 814-520-6998 Saturdays for guys like you, there wouldn’t ‘Cowboy Casanova’ is number Underwood’s ability to hold the www.yogaerie.com be songs like this,” and is defi - four on the country charts. title of American Idol. 9:00-10:15am All Levels Pag e 6 OPINION SeptemberDecember 3, 92008, 2009 The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst Colle ge, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed t o [email protected].

Choose happiness over money Online Opinion Articles... of which were surprisingly this knowledge. Should I be By Victoria funny. Following this opening, sad? Mad? I contemplated Theft in ‘Mercy World’ causes Gricks he introduced the speaker of the two emotions before concern Staff writer the night, a young woman of ultimately deciding on neither. Jordan Zangaro blames the naive, cozy about 26, who strode to the A smile crept across my face; I thought of our gated community for recent Not knowing what I had podium and began to talk was happy. thefts on- and off-campus. gotten myself into, I trudged about her experience in the What’s the point in getting a up the cement stairs leading to communications fi eld. job you hate just because it pays Tips to avoid over-spending the building. I was greeted by At fi rst, I was excited, hoping well? Honestly, there isn’t one. Andrea Conlon wonders how much is too much to spend. several students and showed to to fi nd out just how incredible You are supposed to discover Read her article for quick tips to save a buck this holiday. a large classroom where people my future might be. With every the one thing you’re good at – had already taken their seats. sentence she spoke, my ears some may call it a “niche” – and Discussing evils of capitalism After sitting down, I placed strained to pick up any mention fi gure out how to incorporate it Thomas Kubica questions the negative my purse on the table and of glitz and glamour associated into your future. shrugged out of my coat. One with the profession. If you’re one of those people connotations of capitalism and wonders glance around the room told By the time she was halfway with dollar signs in your eyes, what the government is actually doing. me that I was most likely the done with her speech, however, you need to pay attention to this youngest of the bunch. my enthusiasm faded and was article, because it could save you merciad.mercyhurst.edu Several minutes passed in replaced by disappointment. from a lifetime of misery and silence – I was too nervous to I couldn’t believe what I was torture. strike up a conversation. My hearing: months of auditioning, I will say it once, and I’m not feeling of awkwardness soon a year or two working without saying it again: Life is not all ended, though, because an older pay, and an initial $25,000 about money. gentleman stepped forward and salary? That was far from music My advice is simple – fi nd started to speak. to my ears. what you love and stick with He made a couple of jokes I sat motionless in my chair, it. You’ll be glad you did in the If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. to initiate the conference, most unsure of how to react to long run. Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu JoEllen Marsh Editor-in-Chief editormerciad Criticizing Obama’s lack of accomplishment Kelly Luoma News Editor newsmerciad Javi Cubillos Features Editor featuremerciad (as of November) prisoners (specifi cally the Washington Jordan Zangaro Opinion Editor opinionmerciad By Devin Ruic will be relocated. Let’s be Post) came up with lists of the Nick Glasier Sports Editor sportsmerciad Staff writer specifi c: Despite accusations detainees, and not one is or has Alaina Rydzewski A&E entertainmentmerciad of rendition (which obviously been American. Sam Williams Graphics photomerciad doesn’t apply, as the US The Obama administration Tyler Stauffer Photographer photomerciad government leases Guantanamo has done nothing to refute How different from the Bush Ethan Magoc Multimedia Editor emagoc80 Bay openly), the fl ushing of these claims, and has simply administration is the Obama Ethan Johns Web Editor ejohns89 Qur’ans (Newsweek propagated stated that it wishes to expedite administration? In the 322 Gaby Meza Advertising Manager admerciad the story, then quietly withdrew and tweak the trials of the days that President Obama Kyle King Copy Editor copymerciad it as false months later), and inmates – causing some uproar has been the President of the Bill Welch Adviser wwelch false incarcerations, most of in , where a trial is United States, what exactly has Brian Sheridan Adviser bsheridan he accomplished? Regrettably, I the individuals that have been occurring now. have to say not much. detained there weren’t picked Think about communities that Let’s look at the fi rst day up off of a suburban U.S. street have prisons – they’re honestly The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst of his presidency, where he peacefully on their way to their worried about everyday ordinary College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of promised to close Guantanamo local mosque. murderers and thieves escaping finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is Bay’s Camp X-Ray, which is the Instead, most of these and causing a bit of havoc. (814) 824-2376. place where prisoners of the individuals were captured “on If these terrorists were War on Terror are kept under the battlefi eld” -- physically transferred to some prison in The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed guard. We’re getting very close armed and fi ghting against the U.S. – what community and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the coalition forces, specifi cally would be prepared for that? to the 365-day limit he placed letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters on its continued operation in Afghanistan. As a matter without any substantial gains in of fact, watch dog agencies Read the full, unabridged version are due Mondays. by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit determining where some 215 and journalistic publications of this article online. letters to box PH 485 or via e-mail at [email protected]. December 9, 2009 Sports Page 7 merciad.mercyhurst.edu/sports Online sports articles......

Swanson names mock All-Star team Columnist Devon Swanson names a list of NHL players he considers All-Stars.

Women’s basketball off to rocky start Women’s basketball is off to a 2-3 start and looking to turn things around.

Men’s basketball eyes success Men’s basketball is optimistic after a quick start to their season.

The NHL draft in LA? No way! Columnist John Baranowski questions the NHL’s choice of location for its draft.

Johnson & Johnson Properties Tyler Stauffer photo Rental Houses Mercyhurst College freshman defenseman Stephanie DeSutter clears the puck out of the Lakers’ defensive zone. available for next year - call Lakers leading the pack now Continued from Page 1 lead at 13:01, scoring two short- at 1:38 with a little help from The Lakers squared off handed goals in a space of 19 Bendus and sophomore Bailey against Robert Morris Univer- seconds. These came courtesy Bram. Jones joined Bram and to lock yours up! sity Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Mer- of junior Ashley Cockell and junior as the cyhurst Ice Center. sophomore Kelley Steadman. third Laker to score a hat trick 814-860-8817 Things did not start out well The Lakers added two more in the 2009-2010 season. in the fi rst period. RMU’s Colo- goals in the second period. A water main break in Erie nials recorded the fi rst goal of Jones put up her second goal at forced the Lakers to postpone the game at 9:02. 2:28. Number fi ve was a break- the second game with Robert The Lakers caught up quickly away from Bendus while short- Morris, scheduled for Sunday when Jones scored to tie 25 sec- handed to put the Lakers up 5-1. afternoon. They will make up onds later. The Colonials retaliated at 17:34 the game on Tuesday, Feb. 2, The Lakers stuck with this with a power-play goal. at 7 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Ice quick shooting to take a 3-1 Jones completed her hat trick Arena. Visit merciad.mercyhurst.edu Laker Life December 9, 2009 Project Abolition raises awareness about modern slavery is increasing everywhere. other anti-slavery organizations By Emma Rishel Frighteningly enough, in such as International Justice Mis- Contributing writer some countries, a child can be sion, Shared Hope International, sold for as little as $1.30 (almost The Salvation Army, the Not For An issue has recently come to the same as a bottle of water). Sale Campaign, Amnesty Inter- the attention of junior Lindsey In addition to children serving national, Free the Slaves and Jus- Smith, founder of the new club as soldiers, other prominent tice & Mercy International. Project Abolition. This issue is forms of slavery include debt So far, more than 20 students human traffi cking. bondage, sex slavery, sweatshop are interested in the group. The After Smith heard about labor, agricultural labor, domes- fi rst meeting will take place in human traffi cking in high tic labor and organ harvesting. the upcoming weeks. Students school, she was inspired to Smith said many students and should look for fl yers around research it further. Smith said faculty members have responded campus. she is appalled that modern-day to the issue of human traffi ck- Smith plans to set up a docu- slavery even exists. The most ing. mentary screening, benefi t con- diffi cult setback is that only 92 “I have experienced an amaz- cert, guest speakers and a panel percent of Americans know ing response from faculty mem- discussion, information tables about it. bers, who have offered many and spreading awareness by “We cannot sit back and wonderful ideas for awareness word-of-mouth. ignore it. We have to join the and fundraising events. Project Human traffi cking is a press- abolitionist movement to eradi- Abolition’s faculty adviser, Dr. ing issue, not only in our coun- cate it,” Smith said. Daniel McFee, has been espe- try, but around the world. Because so few people know cially helpful and encouraging,” “Sometimes all it takes is one about human traffi cking, there Smith said. voice—one voice that becomes Contributed photo is very little they can do to break The entire purpose of Project a hundred, and then a thousand, Lindsey Smith, left, and Clare Meccariello promote Project the chains of slavery. One dis- Abolition is to raise awareness and then a million to cry out for Abolition by participating in the RSCO Christmas Tree Contest couraging statistic is that 27 mil- and funds to fi ght modern-day change. Project Abolition is all lion people are enslaved today. slavery. All of the money raised about raising up a chorus of you can do. Be a voice. Join the group, contact Lindsey Smith at Although modern-day slavery is will be given to The Home Foun- voices that shouts to modern- fi ght. And make the change. [email protected]. illegal, it is the fastest growing dation, which supports its own day slavery, ‘Enough.’ Do not Together, we can,” Smith said. Read unabridged version illegal industry in the world and rehabilitation homes along with refuse to do the something that If you are interested in the online.

Senior cadets rank in top 10 percent in ROTC Merit List By Priscilla Chavez ership positions as well as their This is something that Shoe- look to those people who have Bar Recruiter and will help out overall camp score. maker and Porter, both seniors succeeded before you,” Porter with recruiting on campuses Contributing writer Typically, the Army places majoring in intelligence stud- said. before going to Military Intel- ROTC cadets where they are ies, have been working on ever Upon graduation, both cadets ligence school in Arizona. Hard work pays off in the needed, but cadets in the top since they were freshmen. Their will commission in May and The advice these senior cadets end. That is the motto for 10 percent are guaranteed fi rst work has consisted of having at further their careers. Shoemaker offer to other cadets is to “study cadets Kirk Shoemaker and choice on their branch. least a 3.5 GPA and working out plans on going into Infantry and hard and don’t slack off.” Katie Porter. These two, both Shoemaker noted that being daily for three hours. then Military Intelligence. Read unabridged version cadets in the U.S. Army ROTC, in the top 10 percent shows a “There is nothing unusual Porter intends to be a Gold online. placed in the top 10 percent diligence in time management about Katie and (me). I worked for the ROTC’s 2010 National and commitment to ROTC and very hard. I really wanted to do Order of Merit List. The cadets academics, skills valued as fore- well and based upon that desire An Erieite MerMerciad.ciad. competed with 4,700 other casters of leadership ability. to do well, I scored well, but it Appetite: cadets from around the U.S. and “I branched Military Intel- is all about hard work and time Puerto Rico. ligence, which is a very hard invested,” Shoemaker said. Cassablanca MMerercy-cy- The National Order of Merit branch to get. In order to get “It’s also crucial to be pro- Grill List is based on 40 percent this choice, you have to at least active in your ROTC or even A taste of the hurst.edu/hurst.edu/ academics, 15 percent physical be in the top 10 percent,” Porter just in general and in school. East in the West fi tness and 45 percent on lead- said. Seek advice, seek guidance and Online... Features