’Hur$t’s future President announces $32M expansion Mercyhurst College President Dr. Thomas Gamble (left) announced plans on Monday that will take the school into the next fi ve years. Among his ideas are a new 318-room residence hall and a new academic building to house the school’s intelligence program and business department. Both buildings are planned for construction within the next year. The initiative also calls for recruitment of faculty with the help of newly appointed provost Dr. James Adovasio. The project will push the college into a $55 million debt. | Joshua Wilwohl reports on page 3 PAGE 2 NEWS March 12, 2008 Arming police

By Joshua& Wilwohl safety Editor-in-chief 3-part safety series

Former Northern Illinois This week: Police University graduate student Steven Kazmierczak shot Fuhrman said once four to assist in securing the scene dead fi ve students in less than units were on scene of the but would be hesitant in sending two minutes on Feb. 14 in the incident, they would not need to in his offi cers unarmed. university’s Cole Hall. It took wait for the special weapons and “Our offi cers, as it is now, campus police under 30 seconds tactics team and would move in are told if there is an armed to respond. on a subject. individual, they should do what If an incident such as a “The fi rst four responding they can,” he said. “But they shooter were to occur on the offi cers proceed to where the should not put themselves Mercyhurst College campus, shooter is and we will move on in a position where they are the school’s police and safety them,” he said. “For example, in danger of being seriously offi cers would have nothing to if we get a call of ‘shots fi red injured or killed.” protect themselves with since in Old Main,’ we will move to Mercyhurst is the only they do not carry fi rearms, said where the gun shots are being college in the Erie area whose Rodger Gregorich, Mercyhurst’s fi red.” offi cers are not armed. police and safety director. He said, however, Erie police Gregorich said his offi cers Erie Bureau of Police would rely on campus police and would help secure the scene, but Captain D.J. Fuhrman said if safety during the incident. Erie police would take control such an incident would occur at “We would work with safety of the area. Mercyhurst College, it would take offi cers because they have “Once a confi rmed call minutes for offi cer response. knowledge of the buildings,” he is reported, the dispatcher “If we had an active shooter said. would inform all personnel and on campus …the fi rst unit Gregorich said if a call of an immediately call Erie police,” he would be no more than fi ve active shooter came through his said. minutes,” he said. offi ce, he would call all offi cers Please see School on Page 6 PAGE 2 NEWS March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 College plans $32M expansion

By Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-chief

More buildings, more faculty and more students is the drive behind Mercyhurst College’s new Arming $32 million expansion plan. It will also mean more debt. Dr. Thomas Gamble, the college’s president, announced Monday the school’s strategic initiative for the next fi ve years. “This plan is about Mercyhurst students,” he said. “It’s about the growth and excellence of the police college.” Gamble outlined his proposal to more than 150 faculty mem- bers, administrators and students in the Mary D’Angelo Perform- ing Arts Center.

He said the price tag of $32 Contributed photo million comprises $25 million The new residence hall will be located east of Tullio Field on the Mercyhurst College Erie campus. It is a 318-room structure from a bond issue, while the that will cost $14 million. remaining $7 million will come By Joshua& Wilwohl safety from donations, such as those another residence hall.” nounced plans by saying the con- plan include recruiting top-notch O’Dell said the addition of Editor-in-chief 3-part safety series made by the board of trustees. Construction for the residence struction of new buildings on the faculty with the help of newly new buildings will help relieve The $25 million, according to hall will start in June, according Erie campus is not needed. appointed provost Dr. James the stress caused by the lack of Former Northern Illinois This week: Police Gamble, will push the school’s to the college’s Associate Vice “If they are using money to Adovasio. classroom and residential space. University graduate student debt close to $55 million. He said President of Administration take nice housing down, why “(Adovasio will) work with the “We need more physical Steven Kazmierczak shot Fuhrman said once four to assist in securing the scene the school’s current long-term Tyrone Moore. not invest it into fi xing up the leadership of the faculty senate space,” said O’Dell. “We are dead fi ve students in less than units were on scene of the but would be hesitant in sending debt is around $30 million. Warde townhouses will be de- older housing,” said junior Jenna to make substantial progress in maxed out right now and need to two minutes on Feb. 14 in the incident, they would not need to in his offi cers unarmed. Gamble said the college plans molished to make way for the new Barone. “We spend two to three the quality of faculty work life concentrate on growing.” university’s Cole Hall. It took wait for the special weapons and “Our offi cers, as it is now, to pay back the debt annually over academic building, which will be years in the apartments and only with an eye toward improving Gamble said his plan is to campus police under 30 seconds tactics team and would move in are told if there is an armed a 25-year period with the school’s located west of the bookstore. one in the dorms.” the opportunities available to provide the best education pos- to respond. on a subject. individual, they should do what $100 million-a-year revenue. Gamble said there are open Sophomore Jen Mihu shares them for excellent teaching and sible to Mercyhurst students. If an incident such as a “The fi rst four responding they can,” he said. “But they He said the plan calls for con- upperclassman apartments that Barone’s opinion. advising, to remain in active “We’re more expensive than shooter were to occur on the offi cers proceed to where the should not put themselves struction of a 318-room, $14 will make up for the space lost “It is not necessary to spend and fruitful dialogue with their most public schools, so in order Mercyhurst College campus, shooter is and we will move on in a position where they are million residence hall and a $10 by the Warde townhouses. that much money on stuff we disciplines, for high quality fac- to provide the premium for the school’s police and safety them,” he said. “For example, in danger of being seriously to $12 million academic building “There is still space available don’t need. They just renovated ulty-student relationships and for students to pay, we must pro- offi cers would have nothing to if we get a call of ‘shots fi red injured or killed.” that will house the intelligence in Briggs Avenue apartments the suites,” she said. “We don’t student research,” Gamble said vide more than an education,” protect themselves with since in Old Main,’ we will move to Mercyhurst is the only program and business school on and the new residence hall will need huge projects that raise during his speech. he said. they do not carry fi rearms, said where the gun shots are being college in the Erie area whose the Erie campus. provide additional housing as tuition and put the school further Mercyhurst faculty member Gamble emphasized that this Rodger Gregorich, Mercyhurst’s fi red.” offi cers are not armed. “We want to move into com- well,” he said. into debt.” Dr. Richard O’Dell, a professor plan is Mercyhurst’s most ambi- police and safety director. He said, however, Erie police Gregorich said his offi cers petitive intelligence for business Gamble also said freshmen Mercyhurst North East, ac- of education, said this project tious project in its history and Erie Bureau of Police would rely on campus police and would help secure the scene, but and the ability to provide the and upperclassmen could be liv- cording to Gamble, will see is one that could launch Mercy- said he hopes to see an increase Captain D.J. Fuhrman said if safety during the incident. Erie police would take control good reputation of the intel- ing together in the new residence $500,000 in renovations to the hurst into another division of in students on the campuses. such an incident would occur at “We would work with safety of the area. ligence program,” he said. building. First National Bank building, learning. “I see this as being a school Mercyhurst College, it would take offi cers because they have “Once a confi rmed call The location of the residence “There are no real plans laid purchased by the school in 2006. “This has been in the plans for of 5,000 kids,” he said. “Erie minutes for offi cer response. knowledge of the buildings,” he is reported, the dispatcher hall will be east of Tullio Field. out yet,” he said. A residence hall will also be years now,” he said. “This was campus will increase by 200 to “If we had an active shooter said. would inform all personnel and “Mercy apartments and McAu- Construction for the academic constructed on the North East discussed when Gamble came 300 students, while North East on campus …the fi rst unit Gregorich said if a call of an immediately call Erie police,” he ley Hall are overcrowded,” Gam- building is expected to start over campus, north of the current on board and it’s great that he will increase by 400 to 500 stu- would be no more than fi ve active shooter came through his said. ble said. “To decrease the density the next two years. residence building. wants to see the campus grow dents and West will increase by minutes,” he said. offi ce, he would call all offi cers Please see School on Page 6 of students, we want to provide Students reacted to the an- Other initiatives of Gamble’s and upgrade.” 100 students.” PAGE 4 NEWS March 12, 2008 Coach Carter inspires ’Hurst students The man behind the fi lm spoke to students about the importance of striving for a personal best A men’s basketball coach lived up to the contract. By Ashley Pastor Richmond High in California, The undefeated team was Staff writer Carter almost single-handedly locked out of the gym, for- turned around the school, physi- feiting six games in their 13-0 As the inspiration behind cally and mentally cleaning up its season. the 2005 fi lm, “Coach Carter,” trash, graffi ti and drug dealers in Carter stressed his message famed high school basketball two years. that the team needed to work coach Ken Carter brought his Junior Joanna Sanzo had seen into way out of the situation message of accountability, the movie and was interested in which they had gotten them- integrity, teamwork and leader- seeing the “real deal.” selves. ship to Mercyhurst College on “When I was in high school “If you don’t put anything Monday night. my entire basketball team went into it, you won’t get anything His lecture, “What you see is together to see it,” said Sanzo. out of it,” Carter said to his what you get: How to visualize “He is a realistic and inspira- players. “Once you experience and reach your goals,” was fea- tional person; I was excited to failure, you will be able to face tured by the Mercyhurst Student be able to hear him.” the next with enthusiasm.” Government’s (MSG) Speaker Carter described Richmond as Carter in closing his lecture Series. the “roughest” city in the state had the entire audience stand Carter’s honest, straightfor- of California. More specifi cally, up, put their hands above their ward delivery makes him a he told the audience that only heads, put their right hand sought-after personality in the 50 percent of the students at on their heart and spin in a academic, business and sports Richmond High would graduate, circle. worlds. and were 80 times more likely to The confused audience did so He uses real-life examples and go to jail. with whispers and smiles. a caring approach to energize Carter stressed the impor- “Now ya’ll can leave this individuals toward their highest tance of having goals, and said lecture saying ‘Coach Carter potential. “You are 10 times more likely made me stand up, put my Monday, after making a grand to achieve a goal if you write hands in the air, touched my entrance that included “jock- it down.” heart and turned me around,’” jams” style music blaring and He said that goals were merely said Carter. t-shirts fl ying into the audience, ideas with a deadline. He stressed Junior Emily Donovan thor- Carter began his speech saying, that no one should go to sleep oughly enjoyed her Carter expe- “This presentation is like a wom- without having tomorrow on rience. an’s dress; long enough to cover paper. “It was definitely worth it. the basics but short enough to Carter made his players at He was all over the place and keep ya’ll interested.” Richmond write down goals unpredictable and had a valu- His entrance grabbed the everyday in order to be suc- able message. By far one of the msstate.edu attention of the already enthu- cessful members of the team best speakers I have seen here,” Coach Ken Carter brought his message of hope and enthu- siastic audience. and society. Donovan said. siasm to Mercyhurst College on Monday night in the PAC. Carter was at Mercyhurst to, Through his own life experi- Carter also discussed the fi lm as he said, “validate everyone’s ence, Carter was able to push his based on his coaching saying, Erie community. The school will require the ability to be successful.” basketball team to realize their “I was on the set everyday of Children from the Boys and parents of the students to attend Senior Matt Ferris was sur- potential. filming. The movie was 98.5 Girls Club of Erie were present, school on every Saturday. prised by Carter even before the He had each player sign a percent accurate. Samuel Jack- and the adult chaperone club Carter describes the goal of presentation started. contract; everything that they son hit every one of his lines was given a signed basketball the school to produce students “I was sitting in the front row would abide by in order to be a and everyone else’s.” from Carter as well as a $500 who will be able to be as suc- of the back section and he told member of the team. The PAC was captivated by donation from his foundation cessful as possible. me I needed to move to the The contract included crucial the charismatic, small-town to aid in supporting future He wants to instill the same front because it would be good rules of conduct: treat others bred coach that could turn a endeavors. kind of inspiration and drive for me,” said Ferris. “So I moved with respect; shun drugs and seemingly hopeless inner-city Carter said he will open a to these students as he was able to the front. Little did I know alcohol; sit in the front of class high school into an inspiration charter school in Dallas, TX. to do for those at Richmond he was going to make me stand- and participate; wear a suit and for so many people across the The school will feature 12-hour High. up in the middle of his lecture tie on game day and maintain a U.S. school days in order to keep chil- Carter will also air a TV and call me an investment minimum of a 2.3 GPA. In attendance to the lec- dren learning and growing at their series on MTV in the near banker.” However not all of the players ture were members of the fullest potential. future. PAGE 4 NEWS March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5 Coach Carter inspires ’Hurst students The man behind the fi lm spoke to students about the importance of striving for a personal best ’Hurst summer A men’s basketball coach lived up to the contract. By Ashley Pastor Richmond High in California, The undefeated team was Staff writer courses heat up Carter almost single-handedly locked out of the gym, for- turned around the school, physi- feiting six games in their 13-0 As the inspiration behind cally and mentally cleaning up its season. Online classes offered for the fi rst time the 2005 fi lm, “Coach Carter,” trash, graffi ti and drug dealers in Carter stressed his message famed high school basketball two years. that the team needed to work The college will also offer Although summer courses will coach Ken Carter brought his Junior Joanna Sanzo had seen into way out of the situation By Casey Greene a six-and-a-half week session cost the same as classes taken Managing editor message of accountability, the movie and was interested in which they had gotten them- during which students can earn during the regular academic integrity, teamwork and leader- seeing the “real deal.” selves. up to six credits as well as a nine- year, students will be exempt ship to Mercyhurst College on “When I was in high school “If you don’t put anything It is hard to imagine now, but week session with the opportu- from paying additional fees such Monday night. my entire basketball team went into it, you won’t get anything summer is not far away. Sunshine nity to earn nine credits. Courses as those for computers and His lecture, “What you see is together to see it,” said Sanzo. out of it,” Carter said to his and warm weather are on their running nine weeks only meet building assessment, Brecken- what you get: How to visualize “He is a realistic and inspira- players. “Once you experience way and for some students, once a week. ridge said. and reach your goals,” was fea- tional person; I was excited to failure, you will be able to face summer classes are right around Breckenridge said most Breckenridge said students tured by the Mercyhurst Student be able to hear him.” the next with enthusiasm.” the corner. summer courses fall into the should meet with their aca- Government’s (MSG) Speaker Carter described Richmond as Carter in closing his lecture Students can begin reg- common core and distribu- demic advisors to plan their Series. the “roughest” city in the state had the entire audience stand istering for summer ses- tion core but several major summer session. According to Carter’s honest, straightfor- of California. More specifi cally, up, put their hands above their sion courses on April 1. courses will be offered in larger the summer session Web site, Contributed photo ward delivery makes him a he told the audience that only heads, put their right hand This summer the school will departments such as education courses must be approved by an ROTC cadets practice combat water survival with equipment. sought-after personality in the 50 percent of the students at on their heart and spin in a offer new course options and and business. Course offerings advisor before a student is able academic, business and sports Richmond High would graduate, circle. will bring back past benefi ts of are currently listed on WebAd- to register. worlds. and were 80 times more likely to The confused audience did so previous summer sessions. visor. “Students are able to register He uses real-life examples and go to jail. with whispers and smiles. Music appreciation, social “Mercyhurst only allows stu- starting April 1,” said Brecken- a caring approach to energize Carter stressed the impor- “Now ya’ll can leave this ethics and human resource man- dents to take up to six credits ridge. “They should meet with ROTC goes individuals toward their highest tance of having goals, and said lecture saying ‘Coach Carter agement will all be offered online from another school during the their advisors before they register potential. “You are 10 times more likely made me stand up, put my this summer. This is the fi rst year summer,” said Breckenridge. for courses.” Monday, after making a grand to achieve a goal if you write hands in the air, touched my Mercyhurst will provide online “If students chose to stay on Breckenridge said students entrance that included “jock- it down.” heart and turned me around,’” courses. campus, they can take many are able to schedule online for for a swim jams” style music blaring and He said that goals were merely said Carter. Associate Vice President of more credits.” summer courses, something t-shirts fl ying into the audience, ideas with a deadline. He stressed Junior Emily Donovan thor- Academic Affairs Mary Brecken- Sam Barlekoff, a graduate they were not able to do last the equipment typically carried Carter began his speech saying, that no one should go to sleep oughly enjoyed her Carter expe- ridge said, “This helps students assistant in the Offi ce of Resi- year. By Jeff Allen by any soldier. Contributing writer “This presentation is like a wom- without having tomorrow on rience. who have to work or want to go dence Life, said plans have not If students are not able to meet This can include but is not an’s dress; long enough to cover paper. “It was definitely worth it. home for summer but still want been made yet for summer hous- with their advisors or decide to limited to the uniform, boots, the basics but short enough to Carter made his players at He was all over the place and to take classes.” ing. While it is not defi nite, Bar- take part in summer sessions Recently the Pride of Pennsyl- ballistics vest, helmet, M-4 rifl e, keep ya’ll interested.” Richmond write down goals unpredictable and had a valu- Breckenridge said she is eager lekoff said students usually begin after they have returned home, vania ROTC Battalion conducted rucksack and a variety of other His entrance grabbed the everyday in order to be suc- able message. By far one of the msstate.edu to see success with the online moving into summer housing the they should contact Andrea CWST, which stands for combat items generally employed by attention of the already enthu- cessful members of the team best speakers I have seen here,” Coach Ken Carter brought his message of hope and enthu- courses. week after graduation, which is Barnett. water survival training. soldiers in combat. siastic audience. and society. Donovan said. siasm to Mercyhurst College on Monday night in the PAC. “If it is a success we may offer May 18 this year. “Andrea is part student aca- Given the terrain the The added weight of the Carter was at Mercyhurst to, Through his own life experi- Carter also discussed the fi lm more online courses next year,” “Students usually have to demic support and can help current Iraq and Afghanistan water that inevitably occu- as he said, “validate everyone’s ence, Carter was able to push his based on his coaching saying, Erie community. The school will require the she said. move into temporary housing students register for summer wars are being fought, one pies these items has proven ability to be successful.” basketball team to realize their “I was on the set everyday of Children from the Boys and parents of the students to attend The college offered a three- for a week or two while apart- courses,” said Breckenridge. might consider the training to be a deadly force which Senior Matt Ferris was sur- potential. filming. The movie was 98.5 Girls Club of Erie were present, school on every Saturday. week pre-summer session for ments are being cleaned,” said The pre-summer session unnecessary but there have soldiers can succumb. prised by Carter even before the He had each player sign a percent accurate. Samuel Jack- and the adult chaperone club Carter describes the goal of the fi rst time last summer and is Barlekoff. “They sometimes begins on May 20 and runs until actually been a surprising number Cadets practiced swimming, presentation started. contract; everything that they son hit every one of his lines was given a signed basketball the school to produce students offering one again this summer. have to do this again at the end June 10 with exams being held of drowning deaths recently treading water, diving and “I was sitting in the front row would abide by in order to be a and everyone else’s.” from Carter as well as a $500 who will be able to be as suc- “We’re excited about the pre- of summer.” on June 12. The six-and-a-half due to a lack of water survival shedding with various amounts of the back section and he told member of the team. The PAC was captivated by donation from his foundation cessful as possible. summer session,” said Breck- Barlekoff said summer hous- week session begins on June 16, training. of equipment to better learn me I needed to move to the The contract included crucial the charismatic, small-town to aid in supporting future He wants to instill the same enridge. “We are offering more ing has been assigned to the ends on July 29 with exams on Water deaths can occur when how to deal with a combat water front because it would be good rules of conduct: treat others bred coach that could turn a endeavors. kind of inspiration and drive courses in this session than we middle and lower end of Briggs July 31 and Aug. 1. The nine- combat vehicles overturn or situation. for me,” said Ferris. “So I moved with respect; shun drugs and seemingly hopeless inner-city Carter said he will open a to these students as he was able did last year and we hope to have Avenue in past years but may also week summer session runs from when soldiers simply do not The training begins with a 10- to the front. Little did I know alcohol; sit in the front of class high school into an inspiration charter school in Dallas, TX. to do for those at Richmond better enrollment.” be on Lewis if necessary. June 1 to July 27 with exams on know how to swim. minute swim and water tread and he was going to make me stand- and participate; wear a suit and for so many people across the The school will feature 12-hour High. “Students taking the pre- Students pay $60 a week Aug. 3. The goal of the training culminates with a three-meter up in the middle of his lecture tie on game day and maintain a U.S. school days in order to keep chil- Carter will also air a TV summer session can earn three for campus housing, but the For more information, go to is to familiarize soldiers with blindfolded drop into the deep and call me an investment minimum of a 2.3 GPA. In attendance to the lec- dren learning and growing at their series on MTV in the near credits in three weeks,” said cost is usually less for students the summer session Web site at swimming and plunging into end of the Penn State Behrend banker.” However not all of the players ture were members of the fullest potential. future. Breckenridge. working on campus, he said. summer.mercyhurst.edu. water while encumbered with pool. PAGE 6 NEWS March 12, 2008 School has no plans to arm offi cers

Continued from Page 2 required hours needed for security forces do not possess President Dr. Thomas Gamble need to be armed,” he said. training an offi cer to carry a the use of force options or said the college is safe without “It’s still their decision, but it’s “We would also send a timely fi rearm. authority necessary to stop an arming police and safety our responsibility to provide text message out to students “Our police offi cers have armed individual, nor do they offi cers. them with accurate information and staff and implement the municipal police required 740 have the capacity to defend “The most important thing they need to make the correct Mercyhurst College emergency hours of academy training,” he themselves against an armed in terms of safety is outreach,” decision.” response plan.” said. assailant,” states the document. he said. “Young people and guns Fuhrman, the Erie police The college’s emergency Pennsylvania State The report also suggests are not a great mixture.” captain, said he considers response plan is a 91-page Police recently released the background checks on all Gamble said Mercyhurst Mercyhurst a safe campus. booklet outlining certain Pennsylvania College Campus employees of the college needs to work toward alternative “The kind of calls we get scenarios that could occur on Security Assessment Report that and security swipe entrances methods of safety. through the Mercyhurst campus campus such as an explosion, a outlines suggestions for campus on academic and residential “We need to rely on is from neighbors about quality bomb threat, a civil disturbance, law enforcement since the buildings. Mercyhurst has psychological and spiritual of life issues such as loud parties a data security breach and a Virginia Tech tragedy on April both of these features, the counseling,” he said. on 38th Street,” he said. campus shooting. 16, 2007, when student Seung- latter, however, does not apply “My personal preference is “We’ve received few calls to The college updates the plan Hui Cho killed 32 people and to upperclassman residential to have a culture and campus the campus over the past few every year, with the most recent wounded 25 before shooting buildings or townhouses on climate that doesn’t make us feel years.” update starting six months ago, himself. Briggs and Lewis avenues or it is necessary to arm police and Gerry Tobin, Mercyhurst’s according to Gregorich. The 17-page document Wayne and 41st streets. safety.” vice president of student life, “If something happened, states private college security “I personally believe that Gregorich said his said the college plans to look we’ve got our response protocol forces should consider Act the sworn offi cers of this department looks to present into the possibility of arming outlined in the emergency 235, lethal weapons training department should be armed,” information on arming police police and safety offi cers. response plan,” he said. certifi cation, as a requirement said Gregorich. “However, the and safety offi cers to the board “Given the climate of Gregorich said Mercyhurst’s for employment to allow ultimate decision lies with the of trustees in the near future. the culture, I think it’s a good police and safety offi cers are security personnel to stop an president’s offi ce and board of “Those who make the question to ask and I think it’s sworn offi cers who have more armed individual on campus. trustees.” decisions still believe Mercyhurst a timely opportunity to discuss,” than 10 times the amount of “Presently, private college Mercyhurst College police and safety offi cers don’t he said. Alcohol Awareness Week helps students sober up dents have the opportunity to the dangers of these factors, and high-risk behaviors. to alcohol. By Sarah Gerard pledge to make safe and healthy but are shown the outcomes of The week will be concluded “This week is intended to Contributing writer choices regarding the use of drinking and driving incidences. with two SAC events on Friday provide students with informa- alcohol. This simulator will allow and Saturday nights. tion regarding alcohol use and Students can learn to sober Students will receive an Al- students to drive sober and Friday’s event is comedic hyp- abuse,” said Allen. up this week as the Mercyhurst cohol Awareness Wrist Band, then ‘intoxicated.’ notist Blaze who will enlist There are many services on College Offi ce of the Herrmann Drinking & Driving Calculator The levels of intoxication are student participation in his illu- campus to help students who Student Union kicks off its an- and Wallet Card. based on gender, body type and minating program at Taylor Little have problems with alcohol nual Alcohol Awareness Week. Students can sign the pledge in drinks per hour. Theatre at 9 p.m. or need help dealing with love The offi ce, in conjunction with the student union from 11 a.m. Allen believes that the PEERS Saturday’s event is A St. Pad- ones who have issues with al- the Division of Student Life, to 3 p.m. Aware III stimulator will help dy’s Casino Night, featuring cohol. Mercyhurst Student Government Also this week, students got students make smart decisions casino-style games, food and One of those services is the and the Student Activities Coun- the chance to drive both sober about drinking and driving. prizes, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in alcohol support group “Let’s cil presents a week-long series and drunk in the PEER Aware “Our hope is that students the Student Union. Talk about Drinking.” of events that began March 10 III stimulator on Tuesday af- that participate in the simulation Among the prizes are an iPod The group meets weekly and to teach students about alcohol ternoon. will be impacted by the results of Touch, digital camera and a is based on the 12 step model. abuse and prevention. Allen said the simulator is an driving intoxicated (simulated) laptop. This is a supportive group of stu- Sarah Allen, director of the actual vehicle with the simula- and then will make better deci- Allen believes alcohol aware- dents, who are dealing with alco- student union and student ac- tor attached that will take the sions in the future” said Allen. ness week will help student hol issues themselves, with their tivities, said the events will give students into a world where they On Tuesday night the movie deal with alcohol in a safer and family, or with their friends. students some practical, but very can physically see, feel and expe- “Spin the Bottle” was shown in healthier way. For more information, call entertaining alternatives to alco- rience the dangers of drinking Taylor Little Theatre. “The Division of Student Life Fr. Jim Piszker at ext. 2467 or hol-intensive partying. and driving. The movie critiqued the glam- hopes that students will make Justin Ross at ext. 3374 for more Throughout the week stu- Students are not just shown orization of excessive drinking healthy decisions with regard details. PAGE 6 NEWS March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 NEWS PAGE 7 School has no plans to arm offi cers Symes ‘digs up’ lifetime of achivement Continued from Page 2 required hours needed for security forces do not possess President Dr. Thomas Gamble need to be armed,” he said. Symes has contributed many professor at Mercyhurst for training an offi cer to carry a the use of force options or said the college is safe without “It’s still their decision, but it’s By Julie Hranica notable accomplishments fi ve years, but previously taught Staff writer “We would also send a timely fi rearm. authority necessary to stop an arming police and safety our responsibility to provide to the field of forensic at the University of Tennessee. text message out to students “Our police offi cers have armed individual, nor do they offi cers. them with accurate information anthropology. Symes’ Mercyhurst expier- and staff and implement the municipal police required 740 have the capacity to defend “The most important thing they need to make the correct Mercyhurst College’s Dr. He is an expert in the area of ence has allowed him to teach Mercyhurst College emergency hours of academy training,” he themselves against an armed in terms of safety is outreach,” decision.” Steven Symes, an applied foren- traumatized bones, has written undergraduates for the first response plan.” said. assailant,” states the document. he said. “Young people and guns Fuhrman, the Erie police sic science professor, managed more than 50 publications, has time. The college’s emergency Pennsylvania State The report also suggests are not a great mixture.” captain, said he considers to dig up more than just bones presented to many respected He said he enjoys the friendly response plan is a 91-page Police recently released the background checks on all Gamble said Mercyhurst Mercyhurst a safe campus. throughout his career. peers in his field at confer- atmosphere and the support that booklet outlining certain Pennsylvania College Campus employees of the college needs to work toward alternative “The kind of calls we get Symes has made great accom- ences and has released a book, the administration provides him, scenarios that could occur on Security Assessment Report that and security swipe entrances methods of safety. through the Mercyhurst campus plishments within his fi eld of “The Analysis of Burned both in teaching and traveling campus such as an explosion, a outlines suggestions for campus on academic and residential “We need to rely on is from neighbors about quality study, the most notable being Human Remains,” which he to lecture. bomb threat, a civil disturbance, law enforcement since the buildings. Mercyhurst has psychological and spiritual of life issues such as loud parties the Thomas Dale Stewart co-edited. Symes also works with his a data security breach and a Virginia Tech tragedy on April both of these features, the counseling,” he said. on 38th Street,” he said. 0Award for lifetime achieve- In addition to all of these students to research current campus shooting. 16, 2007, when student Seung- latter, however, does not apply “My personal preference is “We’ve received few calls to ment. things Symes also provides tes- developments in forensic sci- The college updates the plan Hui Cho killed 32 people and to upperclassman residential to have a culture and campus the campus over the past few The Physical Anthropol- timony in court on a number of ence. every year, with the most recent wounded 25 before shooting buildings or townhouses on climate that doesn’t make us feel years.” ogy Section of the American criminal cases, in many different He said he values the work update starting six months ago, himself. Briggs and Lewis avenues or it is necessary to arm police and Gerry Tobin, Mercyhurst’s Academy of Forensic Sciences countries, such as Mexico, Peru his graduate students do to help according to Gregorich. The 17-page document Wayne and 41st streets. safety.” vice president of student life, presented the award to Symes on and Kosovo. him, such as laying out bones “If something happened, states private college security “I personally believe that Gregorich said his said the college plans to look Feb. 20 during an annual meeting Providing testimony is some- to study. we’ve got our response protocol forces should consider Act the sworn offi cers of this department looks to present into the possibility of arming in Washington, D.C. thing Symes notes as one of the Symes also works with spe- outlined in the emergency 235, lethal weapons training department should be armed,” information on arming police police and safety offi cers. Symes has never missed an biggest accomplishments in his cialized undergrads as well. He response plan,” he said. certifi cation, as a requirement said Gregorich. “However, the and safety offi cers to the board “Given the climate of attendance at any of the com- career. even allows students to travel Gregorich said Mercyhurst’s for employment to allow ultimate decision lies with the of trustees in the near future. the culture, I think it’s a good mittee meetings for the award He said that he has to testify with him to lectures. police and safety offi cers are security personnel to stop an president’s offi ce and board of “Those who make the question to ask and I think it’s since 1981. to tell the story of what really For students interested in sworn offi cers who have more armed individual on campus. trustees.” decisions still believe Mercyhurst a timely opportunity to discuss,” He said he was honored by happened, and to enlighten the pursing their own research in than 10 times the amount of “Presently, private college Mercyhurst College police and safety offi cers don’t he said. the award because he had a jury with enough facts to make the fi eld of forensics, Symes has professor at the University of an educated verdict. some advice. Tennessee who won the award Symes’ ambitious nature has “It is a very popular field,

as well. Symes said to win this allowed him to produce a large which many are interested in, so Contributed photo Alcohol Awareness Week helps students sober up award means much to him amount of work in a broad and you have to work hard and be Mercyhurst College’s Dr. Steven Symes is an applied foren- because he was able to follow in popular area. the best if you want to make an sic science professor and an expert in the area of trauma- dents have the opportunity to the dangers of these factors, and high-risk behaviors. to alcohol. his professor’s footsteps. Symes has been a fulltime impact,” he said. tized bones. By Sarah Gerard pledge to make safe and healthy but are shown the outcomes of The week will be concluded “This week is intended to Contributing writer choices regarding the use of drinking and driving incidences. with two SAC events on Friday provide students with informa- alcohol. This simulator will allow and Saturday nights. tion regarding alcohol use and Students can learn to sober Students will receive an Al- students to drive sober and Friday’s event is comedic hyp- abuse,” said Allen. Erie Democrats debate ’Hurst students up this week as the Mercyhurst cohol Awareness Wrist Band, then ‘intoxicated.’ notist Blaze who will enlist There are many services on College Offi ce of the Herrmann Drinking & Driving Calculator The levels of intoxication are student participation in his illu- campus to help students who night event. said she sees the event as an in shaping our future,” he said. will be a reception with refresh- Student Union kicks off its an- and Wallet Card. based on gender, body type and minating program at Taylor Little have problems with alcohol By Tim Hucko Western vice-president of the opportunity to get involved and The debate will start with ments for audience members. Contributing writer nual Alcohol Awareness Week. Students can sign the pledge in drinks per hour. Theatre at 9 p.m. or need help dealing with love College Democratic Federation hear what local representatives a brief introduction of each The candidates will stay after The offi ce, in conjunction with the student union from 11 a.m. Allen believes that the PEERS Saturday’s event is A St. Pad- ones who have issues with al- junior Timothy Knecht said he have to say. candidate followed by a 10- to answer any further questions the Division of Student Life, to 3 p.m. Aware III stimulator will help dy’s Casino Night, featuring cohol. Mercyhurst College Young is excited to host the event on “It seems with the hustle minute open fl oor where each about their campaigns and meet Mercyhurst Student Government Also this week, students got students make smart decisions casino-style games, food and One of those services is the Democrats will host an event campus and share the experience and bustle of classes and speaker can address the audience students. and the Student Activities Coun- the chance to drive both sober about drinking and driving. prizes, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in alcohol support group “Let’s to give students and faculty a with the local community. college life you lose a sense of on their positions, their platform Sophomore Josh Nordin said cil presents a week-long series and drunk in the PEER Aware “Our hope is that students the Student Union. Talk about Drinking.” chance to experience our govern- Along with Mercyhurst, invita- things that are happening outside and what changes they will bring he would like to see this type of of events that began March 10 III stimulator on Tuesday af- that participate in the simulation Among the prizes are an iPod The group meets weekly and ment fi rsthand. tions to the event have been sent of school,” said Evangelista. to the Erie area. awareness for all political parties; to teach students about alcohol ternoon. will be impacted by the results of Touch, digital camera and a is based on the 12 step model. The debate will held in the to Gannon University and Penn “Speaking with the candidates After the candidates speak to not just Democrats. abuse and prevention. Allen said the simulator is an driving intoxicated (simulated) laptop. This is a supportive group of stu- Taylor Little Theater on March State Behrend. and having a chance to ask the audience, there will be a brief There will be tables set up Sarah Allen, director of the actual vehicle with the simula- and then will make better deci- Allen believes alcohol aware- dents, who are dealing with alco- 19 at 8:30 p.m. Knecht said he believes it is pertinent questions about issues intermission where students and with pins and bumper stickers student union and student ac- tor attached that will take the sions in the future” said Allen. ness week will help student hol issues themselves, with their Mike Waltner, Kyle Foust, Tom important to get a fi rst-hand sense that hit close to home will be a faculty are able to write down for each candidate, as well as per- tivities, said the events will give students into a world where they On Tuesday night the movie deal with alcohol in a safer and family, or with their friends. Myers, and Kathy Dahlkemper of what a debate is like and learn tremendous help when it comes questions for the candidates to sonal campaign information. students some practical, but very can physically see, feel and expe- “Spin the Bottle” was shown in healthier way. For more information, call are the current Democratic about the issues that will have a time to cast my vote.” have answered in the proceeding This debate is free and open to entertaining alternatives to alco- rience the dangers of drinking Taylor Little Theatre. “The Division of Student Life Fr. Jim Piszker at ext. 2467 or candidates representing the Third tremendous impact on the Erie Knecht agrees. question-and-answer portion of the public. For more information, hol-intensive partying. and driving. The movie critiqued the glam- hopes that students will make Justin Ross at ext. 3374 for more Congressional District of Erie area. “This is very benefi cial to stu- the event. contact Knecht at tknech21@ Throughout the week stu- Students are not just shown orization of excessive drinking healthy decisions with regard details. and will debate at the Thrusday Junior Rachel Evangelista dents who want to get involved Following the discussion there mercyhurst.edu. PAGE 8 NEWS March 12, 2008 Digesting the college diet Biochemistry students to conduct exeriments to investigate celiac disease

The good news is celiac is By Carla Hart treatable when patients eliminate Staff writer glucose from their diets. However if left untreated, Mercyhurst College biochem- which it often is, the disease may istry students are beginning to cause malnutrition, osteoporosis learn fi rst-hand the complica- and cancers of the intestines. tions involved with celiac disease Since this disease affects many and how it relates directly to people and often goes untreat- college students. ed and misdiagnosed, raising A person suffering with celiac awareness about the disease is disease will have a toxic reaction prudent. to any food items that contain The project began with a labo- gluten, such as wheat, barley, rye ratory experiment in biochem- and oats. istry II. Dr. Melissa Barranger-Mathys Students determined that is excited about an upcoming wheatgrass seeds contain glia- project called, “Gliadin Con- din. tent in the College Diet,” being Barranger-Mathys said that conducted by her biochemistry students continue to exceed II class. expectations. Barranger-Mathys said the pro- “The most remarkable result cedure will test food for gliadin, was the 99 percent cost savings,” the protein that causes anyone said Barranger-Mathys. with celiac disease to have an Ordinarily one chemistry kit to allergic reaction, in which they test food for glucose costs $750, cannot absorb the nutrients of and only three or four food items food. can be tested. “I know there are several stu- “After the lab was over, we dents with the disease and many estimated that if we repeated the more that know someone with lab but used kits it would cost Contributed photo it,” said Barranger-Mathys. $48,000,” said Barranger-Mathys. According to a recent study “We did it for about $450.” Senior biochemistry major Erin McCray conducts for lab expirement to delve deeper into knowing which foods will cause allergic reactions to people with celiac disease. from the University of Maryland, Barranger-Mathy’s students du- celiac disease affects one in 133 plicated the kits themselves and people in America. ordered directly from a chemical study the fi eld of dietetics. to test the actual food to make can and cannot eat,” said Sher- The digestive disease damages manufacturer, after researching She plans to do her thesis on sure it’s glucose-free,” said Mc- loch. the small intestines and interferes and establishing a protocol. the project and wants to have Cray. “Even if the food says ‘glu- The chemistry students invite with absorption of nutrients Junior Katy Sherloch, double student input. ten-free’ sometimes it’s not.” others to participate and deter- from food. majoring in forensics and chem- “By doing the project, we hope Sherloch, like VanDeVelde mine what food items should The list of symptoms is lengthy istry, said the project was differ- to be able to determine a wide va- and McCray, is interested in be tested. and diverse, ranging from chron- ent than other lab experiments. riety of foods that are gluten-free providing celiac patients with a Barranger-Mathys pointed out ic iron deficiency anemia and “The project our biochemistry from a variety of sources such better understanding of what that many sources can test the gastrointestinal complaints, to class conducted was different,” as restaurants and grocery store they can eat. food, but Biochemistry II will pre-menstrual syndrome and she said. “We researched celiac items,” said VanDeVelde. “More food products are be- do it for free. sleeping disorders, among many disease and tested for gluten and Some food items are clearly ing advertised as ‘gluten-free,’ “We would like input from the others. created our own experiment to labeled gluten-free, but still may but to increase the knowledge students as to what food items Celiac disease is often undiag- determine if gluten is present in still contain unseen traces of about the wide-spread use of we should test,” Barranger-Ma- nosed or misdiagnosed, and can wheat grass.” glucose. wheat and other foods that con- thys explained. lead to symptoms and signs of Senior biochemistry major Senior Erin McCray will help tain gluten, the project will give An information session will be nutritional, vitamin and mineral Jenee VanDeVelde will attend with the project. those with celiac disease a better held March 19 in the Zurn 314 defi ciencies. graduate school in the fall to “This project gives the ability understanding about what they at 4 p.m. PAGE 8 NEWS March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9

THE LAKER Digesting the college diet Spring Term Biochemistry students to conduct exeriments to investigate celiac disease Galley Grill The good news is celiac is By Carla Hart treatable when patients eliminate Lunch: Dinner: Staff writer glucose from their diets. M - Club Sandwich S - Turkey Burger M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli However if left untreated, T - Chicken Caesar T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and Mercyhurst College biochem- which it often is, the disease may W - Chicken Quesadilla veggies istry students are beginning to cause malnutrition, osteoporosis Th - Breakfast for Lunch W - Veal Parm over pasta learn fi rst-hand the complica- and cancers of the intestines. F - Tuna Melt or Grilled Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich tions involved with celiac disease Since this disease affects many Portabella Sandwich F - Fish Sandwich or Grilled Portabella and how it relates directly to people and often goes untreat- S - Sloppy Joe Sandwich images.starpulse.com college students. ed and misdiagnosed, raising S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub Harrison Ford joins cast and production members on set. A person suffering with celiac awareness about the disease is disease will have a toxic reaction prudent. Board Specials Hours of Operation: to any food items that contain The project began with a labo- Lunch $4.75 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. gluten, such as wheat, barley, rye ratory experiment in biochem- Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Indiana Jones whips and oats. istry II. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Dr. Melissa Barranger-Mathys Students determined that Look for New Menu Items! is excited about an upcoming wheatgrass seeds contain glia- Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger back to the big screen project called, “Gliadin Con- din. New Salads: tent in the College Diet,” being Barranger-Mathys said that The stereotypical story of the By Chris James conducted by her biochemistry students continue to exceed Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- outnumbered and outgunned Staff writer II class. expectations. Greek-Caesar “good guys” prevailing because Barranger-Mathys said the pro- “The most remarkable result of intelligence and luck is some- cedure will test food for gliadin, was the 99 percent cost savings,” It has been more than a decade thing that will keep an audience the protein that causes anyone said Barranger-Mathys. Subconnection since the last movie, but the watching and waiting for more. with celiac disease to have an Ordinarily one chemistry kit to Special Features sound of a whip cracking and the Steven Spielberg has chosen allergic reaction, in which they test food for glucose costs $750, 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 word archaeology still brings to to keep the plot a secret from cannot absorb the nutrients of and only three or four food items 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 mind the same name. the rest of the world, which food. can be tested. other wraps $5.79 Indiana Jones is a movie fran- will bring in a curious audience “I know there are several stu- “After the lab was over, we ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 chise that is more than 20 years as well. dents with the disease and many estimated that if we repeated the Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: old but still one of the most Now 20 years after the last more that know someone with lab but used kits it would cost 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 other wraps $ 4.19 popular action and adventure movie was released, fans eagerly Contributed photo it,” said Barranger-Mathys. $48,000,” said Barranger-Mathys. 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 fl icks in history. wait for May 2008 when the new According to a recent study “We did it for about $450.” Senior biochemistry major Erin McCray conducts for lab expirement to delve deeper into Hours of Operation: The third sequel, fi lmed recently movie Indiana Jones and the knowing which foods will cause allergic reactions to people with celiac disease. from the University of Maryland, Barranger-Mathy’s students du- Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and near release, will be based on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull celiac disease affects one in 133 plicated the kits themselves and a movie done years ago. hits theaters. people in America. ordered directly from a chemical study the fi eld of dietetics. to test the actual food to make can and cannot eat,” said Sher- Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Rambo and Rocky Balboa This movie will bring back The digestive disease damages manufacturer, after researching She plans to do her thesis on sure it’s glucose-free,” said Mc- loch. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. have both had movies based on Harrison Ford as Jones and will the small intestines and interferes and establishing a protocol. the project and wants to have Cray. “Even if the food says ‘glu- The chemistry students invite productions produced over a have actor Shea LaBeouf as with absorption of nutrients Junior Katy Sherloch, double student input. ten-free’ sometimes it’s not.” others to participate and deter- decade ago. Mutt Williams, Jones’ new side- from food. majoring in forensics and chem- “By doing the project, we hope Sherloch, like VanDeVelde mine what food items should Laker Express Freshman Jake Monroe is kick. The list of symptoms is lengthy istry, said the project was differ- to be able to determine a wide va- and McCray, is interested in be tested. excited for the release of the “The movies are fun and Har- and diverse, ranging from chron- ent than other lab experiments. riety of foods that are gluten-free providing celiac patients with a Barranger-Mathys pointed out Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express new movie. rison Ford is an awesome actor,” ic iron deficiency anemia and “The project our biochemistry from a variety of sources such better understanding of what that many sources can test the Minute Meals! “It’s a classic for the genre; said freshman Cait Nicka. “ I gastrointestinal complaints, to class conducted was different,” as restaurants and grocery store they can eat. food, but Biochemistry II will 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. everyone knows what it is,” he grew up on it, and everyone pre-menstrual syndrome and she said. “We researched celiac items,” said VanDeVelde. “More food products are be- do it for free. Board Specials said. “I think it’s beginning to knows that it’s going to be sleeping disorders, among many disease and tested for gluten and Some food items are clearly ing advertised as ‘gluten-free,’ “We would like input from the Hours of Operation: become a trend to make sequels good.” others. created our own experiment to labeled gluten-free, but still may but to increase the knowledge students as to what food items Lunch $4.75 for the old movies. Rocky did it With trailers for the movie Celiac disease is often undiag- determine if gluten is present in still contain unseen traces of about the wide-spread use of we should test,” Barranger-Ma- Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and so did Rambo.” beginning to appear in theaters nosed or misdiagnosed, and can wheat grass.” glucose. wheat and other foods that con- thys explained. Dinner $5.50 Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Lines are drawn that separate around the country, it can be lead to symptoms and signs of Senior biochemistry major Senior Erin McCray will help tain gluten, the project will give An information session will be Saturday & Sunday Closed the good Dr. Jones and his allies assumed that all the Indiana nutritional, vitamin and mineral Jenee VanDeVelde will attend with the project. those with celiac disease a better held March 19 in the Zurn 314 from the Nazi enemies that are Jones fans will be going toward defi ciencies. graduate school in the fall to “This project gives the ability understanding about what they at 4 p.m. bent on world domination. the same place on May18. PAGE 10 FEATURES March 12, 2008 GoodSearch keeps on giving Yahoo!, GoodSearch works just By Jen Gildea like any other search engine. 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“It sucks that it’s on a Monday celebrate the holiday. then parades and eating Patrick’s Day. http://www.abcteach.com receives a spread in Elle Maga- a world of hard versus soft and the harsh public eye. because we have classes “My birthday is March 16,” cabbage and corned beef So whether you plan on zine, $100,000 to start their own dark versus romance,” Siriano Project Runway is now look- and stuff,” said senior Ryan she said. “So I get to celebrate around a family table. going to a parade, grabbing a Four-leaf clovers are said line, a chance to offer their line stated in an interview following ing for new contestants for their to be lucky to those who Nealon. for two days instead of one.” Families meet at Irish heritage Reuben or going out for the exclusivly on bluefl y.com and a his win. next season. fi nd them, especially acci- With so many students St. Patrick is said to have clubs, family bars and houses, night, be safe and remember dentally. These tiny clo- new Saturn Azura. Mercyhurst College fash- It is said that next year’s show holding ties to Cleveland, rid Ireland of snakes, later where live entertainment takes to say “cheers” to good old St. vers are a popular symbol This season’s cast was very ion merchandising students is scheduled to have unexpected many return home for the becoming a saint for it. center stage. Patrick: A saint to every college used to represnt the St. dynamic, diverse and enter- juniFrankie Stubber and junior twists and turns that the average day and attend the c ity’s According to history the From Irish dancers, Irish student. Patrick’s Day celebrations. taining. Caroline Boyce followed the viewer will not expect. PAGE 12 FEATURES March 12, 2008 Food Fix I With Meg

St. Patrick’s Day is right around great and is ready for you when ERI the corner and an essential meal you come home. to eat on this holiday, besides If you plan to make this meal Contributed photo “Kegs and Eggs,” is corned beef for a crowd you can get a larger The Sandbar’s gaming area includes darts and pool tables. and cabbage. corned beef brisket and add a St. Patrick’s Day would not be few more vegetables, just make the same without it. sure that you cook it for an hour The best thing about this meal per pound of meat. St. Pat’s at The Sandbar is the fact that it requires so little Leftovers can be sliced up to time and effort to make. make great sandwiches in the Owners Gary Miller and Bob bar and its staff for live karaoke This makes it great not only for following days. By Shelley Turk Bachmaier have renovated the in the evening and on Thursdays the holiday but also for days that Staff writer restaurant for comfortable din- for ladies’ night events. you are busy with classes. ing, drinking and gaming, which Starting this Friday through It makes the apartment smell -Meghan Dolney Since spring break is over and includes pool tables, darts and Monday The Sandbar will cel- senioritis is starting to kick in, about eight televisions for sports ebrate St. Patrick’s Day with look toward The Sandbar Draft action. select specials at the bar, which Corned Beef & Cabbage House and Grille to keep your The menu features appetizers is fully stocked and includes 30 spirits high throughout this ranging in price from $3.99 to different draft beers at a time, snowy month. $6.99, salads including the “Pr- depending on season. Ingredients The Sandbar is located at the esque Isle Beach House Salad” The bar area is clean and has corner of 8th Street and Penin- priced at $6.99 and a selection dining seats for appetizers when sula Drive and is sure to treat you of soups. customers are with friends. 3 lbs. corned beef brisket and your friends to the sights and Sandwiches include the “Erie’s Anyone under the age of 21 sounds of the beach. Favorite Philly” with fries priced must be accompanied by an adult 10 red potatoes, whole The restaurant opened in Janu- at $6.99 and burgers start at after 9 p.m. and always remember 5 carrots, peeled and sliced ary and is located close to Pr- $6.59. to designate a driver. 1 head of cabbage, cut into wedges esque Isle. Sandbar also has specialty Happy St. Patrick’s Day and This hot-spot will be great barbecue items and about 14 dif- check out The Sandbar Draft after a day at the beach or just ferent fl avors of wings priced at House and Grille as your next I as a place to hang out in the $8.19 for a bakers’ dozen. Heart Erie experience. Directions evening. On Wednesdays join The Sand- 1.) Put the corned beef brisket in a large pot or crock pot and cover with water. Add the spice Get to know... packet that comes with the corned beef. Cover Name: Jimmy Mason the pot and bring it to a boil, then reduce the Year: Senior heat. Major: Fashion Merchandising 2.) Cook the corned beef for an hour per pound. Hometown: Ellwood City, Pa. So for a 3-pound brisket, cook for 3 hours. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: T he friends 3.) Add the potatoes and carrots and cook until that I’ve made they are tender. Then add the cabbage and cook Least favorite thing: The weather for an additional 15 minutes. Campus activities: Designing clothes at the fash- 4.) Remove the brisket from the pot and let it ion lab, lunch dates at the Laker, hanging out with sit for about 15 minutes to cool before slicing friends and serving. Also, remove the vegetables from Other interests: Shopping, having fun on State St., Jimmy Mason and going dancing the pot and serve. March 12, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 tHe PAC has Pot O’Gold in Tommy Flemming After being discovered and By Jordan Zangaro forming his own bad, Tommy BuZz Contributing writer Fleming started to pack pubs and clubs all over Ireland with devoted fans who appreciated MARCH 12. Comedy. On a day that everyone claims his passion for music. Chris Rock. Seneca to be Irish, on an Irish college Fleming’s lively spirit and love Events Center. campus, celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day the right way with for music has not always been a road easily traveled, though. MARCH 12. Gutter amazing Irish music, delicious In October of 1998, one of Twins (Greg Dulli, Mark food provided by Molly Bran- Fleming’s tours was tragically cut Lanegan). Beachland nigans, and Ireland’s number short by a serious car accident, Ballroom, Cleveland. one recording artist, Tommy Fleming. which left Tommy with a broken neck and immobilized, a subject MARCH 14. Yellowcard Eric Clapton praised Fleming, which Tommy is not comfortable (acoustic), MxPx, Play saying, “The best I have ever heard, bar none.” talking about. Photo courtesy of http://tommyfl emming.net Radio Play. House of Tommy Fleming will perform at Mercyhurst three days Performing traditional and “I’m just grateful to be alive Blues, Cleveland. before St. Patrick’s Day. contemporary classics with a and back to full health,” he said. “I just don’t think it’s healthy Tommy Fleming—three days St. Patty’s day to remember. MARCH 14. B.B. King. twist, Fleming draws emotion to dwell on these things, you’re before St. Patrick’s Day. Tommy Flemming will take Warner Theatre, Erie. to a song and can truly deliver much better to move on.” Don’t miss the amazing the stage at the PAC just three $66, $51. a vocal performance second-to -none. Because of his full schedule of chance to meet Fleming after days before the holiday on Friday, sold out shows, it is an unbeliev- the show. March 14 at 8 p.m. MARCH 14. Joel Osteen: A toe-tapping band will also able privilege, and not one to This combination of music, Tickets will be sold for $10 A Night of Hope. Mellon be backing him up, making this go unnoticed, to have booked food and friends will make for a with a Mercyhurst ID. Arena, Pittsburgh. show one not to be forgotten.

MARCH 14. Relient K, New Found Glory. ‘Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y’ series continues St. Vincent College, In later life, he became a The “Live from NY’s 92nd community. Latrobe. By Jordan Zangaro principal developer of color Street Y” series is free for mem- There is limited seating and Contributing writer television, computers and the bers of the Mercyhurst College tickets will be given out on a fi rst MARCH 15. Mannheim technology for the fi rst moon and the Temple Anshe Hesed come, fi rst serve basis. Steamroller. Warner The- Mercyhurst continues to throw landing. atre, Erie. extraordinary opportunities our Sonnefeldt will also discuss way when the amazing “Live startling new information about MARCH 15. Stone Pony from NY’s 92nd Street Y” series Nazi war criminals and the ori- Band, Festivus. House of continues with Richard Sonnen- gins and development of the Blues, Cleveland. Are you interested in writing feldt, the chief interpreter for Holocaust. the American prosecution at the Founded in 1874 by a group of MARCH 15. Bon Jovi, for the Arts and Nuremberg trails, at the Taylor visionary Jewish leaders, the 92nd Daughtry. Mellon Arena, Little Theatre of Mercyhurst Street Y has grown into a wide- Entertainment section? Pittsburgh. College on Thursday, March 13 ranging cultural and community at 8 p.m. center serving people of all races, MARCH 15. K.D. Lang. The Holocaust is a horrifying, faiths and backgrounds. Center for the Arts, Uni- yet crucial, topic of history about Now in its fourth year, the Do you enjoy music, art, versity of Buffalo, Buf- which everyone has learned, 92nd Street Y’s mission is to falo. but this conversation will teach enrich the lives of the over and dance? and reveal something new to 300,000 people who visit each MARCH 18. Erie Broad- everyone. year, both in person and through way Series. Michael Sonnenfeldt will highlight Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y. Flatley’s “Lord of the many of his life’s adventures, This program uses satellite Please contact Nicole Cerilli at Dance.” from his childhood in Germany technology to simultaneously [email protected] to his participation in the libera- broadcast the Y’s renowned tion of Dachau to being named educational and cultural pro- Courtesy of Goerie.com chief American interpreter at the gramming to community orga- Nuremberg trials at age 22. nizations across America. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 12, 2008 ‘Metropolitan Opera: Live in High Defi nition’ presents ‘Peter Grimes’

Ellen Orford, the woman who all over The Met. Audiences all death to be accidental and clears When Ellen brings the ap- By Jordan Zangaro refuses to abandon him. Featur- over the globe can witness not Grimes without a proper trial, prentice to Grimes at the pub Contributing writer ing what may be 20th-century only the performances from a he advises Grimes not to get that evening, he immediately opera’s most impressive tenor front-row view, but behind-the- another apprentice. sets off to his hut, despite the “The Metropolitan Opera: role, “Peter Grimes,” will be an scenes footage such as technical As the court is cleared, the fact that the Borough is weath- Live in High Defi nition” con- engrossing and haunting theatri- operations, arrivals, make-up schoolmistress attempts to com- ering an ominous storm. Peter tinues its unique and astonishing cal journey. applications and even personal fort Grimes as he rages against Grimes is under investigation display of breathtaking operas More than 800,000 people at- interviews with the performers. what he sees at the Borough for unthinkable transgressions, and groundbreaking perfor- tend performances at the Metro- Don’t miss out. community’s unwillingness to yet Benjamin Britten’s probing mances. politan Opera during the season, In the show, Peter Grimes is give him a second chance. exploration of the nature of The next showing to grace and now millions more through- questioned at an inquest over Grimes claims to be in des- guilt and judgment implicates an the PAC as a part of this excit- out the world can experience the the death of his apprentice. perate need of help to fish, entire fi shing village. ing experiment will be “Peter most creative and talented artists The townsfolk make it clear and his friend, the apothecary The show will take place at the Grimes.” to step foot on the stage. they think Grimes is guilty and Ned Keene, finds him a new PAC Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey With the amazing Live in deserving of punishment. apprentice from the workhouse. p.m. Tickets will are available takes on the complex title role. High Defi nition experiment, 10 Although the coroner, Mr. Nobody will volunteer to fetch at the box offi ce for $15 with a Riveting Patricia Racette plays cameras are strategically placed Swallow, determines the boy’s the boy, until Ellen offers. student ID. Art Therapy work on display in Cummings Art Gallery

Scoot Williams photo

Scoot Williams photo

Scoot Williams photo The Art Therapy Senior Seminar students are displaying their art work in the Cummings Art Gallery in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. The instructor of the seminar, Cathlyn Hahn, said her art work is “self as an art therapist.” Each student used a variety of media with text to describe their work.

Scoot Williams photo PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 15 ‘Metropolitan Opera: Live in High Defi nition’ presents ‘Peter Grimes’ PAC presents fi lm ‘Lake of Fire’ Ellen Orford, the woman who all over The Met. Audiences all death to be accidental and clears When Ellen brings the ap- By Jordan Zangaro ment. If anyone was on cloud refuses to abandon him. Featur- over the globe can witness not Grimes without a proper trial, prentice to Grimes at the pub By Mason Lorek nine with me, come down fast Contributing writer Staff writer ing what may be 20th-century only the performances from a he advises Grimes not to get that evening, he immediately because today’s fi lm is far from opera’s most impressive tenor front-row view, but behind-the- another apprentice. sets off to his hut, despite the uplifting. “The Metropolitan Opera: role, “Peter Grimes,” will be an scenes footage such as technical As the court is cleared, the fact that the Borough is weath- It’s been just over two weeks Roger Ebert, or “Ebs,” as I ad- Live in High Defi nition” con- engrossing and haunting theatri- operations, arrivals, make-up schoolmistress attempts to com- ering an ominous storm. Peter since the Academy Awards, but dress him casually because in my tinues its unique and astonishing cal journey. applications and even personal fort Grimes as he rages against Grimes is under investigation I’m still riding that Oscar high head we’re close, says that when display of breathtaking operas More than 800,000 people at- interviews with the performers. what he sees at the Borough for unthinkable transgressions, thanks to Glen Hansard and most people watch documenta- and groundbreaking perfor- tend performances at the Metro- Don’t miss out. community’s unwillingness to yet Benjamin Britten’s probing Marketa Irglova winning Best ries, they fi nish feeling like the di- mances. politan Opera during the season, In the show, Peter Grimes is give him a second chance. exploration of the nature of Song. Man, I loved that “little rector did not do a good enough The next showing to grace and now millions more through- questioned at an inquest over Grimes claims to be in des- guilt and judgment implicates an movie that could,” as “Once” job showing both sides. the PAC as a part of this excit- out the world can experience the the death of his apprentice. perate need of help to fish, entire fi shing village. has come to be known. I tend to agree and on more ing experiment will be “Peter most creative and talented artists The townsfolk make it clear and his friend, the apothecary The show will take place at the Though, at this point I think than just documentaries. Grimes.” to step foot on the stage. they think Grimes is guilty and Ned Keene, finds him a new PAC Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 the entire Western Hemisphere, When something contro- Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey With the amazing Live in deserving of punishment. apprentice from the workhouse. p.m. Tickets will are available or at least everyone in my apart- versial is brought up, humans takes on the complex title role. High Defi nition experiment, 10 Although the coroner, Mr. Nobody will volunteer to fetch at the box offi ce for $15 with a ment knows my fondness for tend to pay closer attention to Riveting Patricia Racette plays cameras are strategically placed Swallow, determines the boy’s the boy, until Ellen offers. student ID. the movie. the things they may potentially But I’m supposed to move on disagree with so as to prepare and write an article about a dif- themselves in some way to form Art Therapy work on display in Cummings Art Gallery ferent movie so as a fi nal tribute, a rebuttal, and in Tony Kaye’s PAC photo I think I know what will get me fi lm “Lake of Fire,” he gives ‘Lake of Fire’ is a documentary which examines the controversies of abortion. over the hump. us the granddaddy of them all: I believe it’s only fi tting that Abortion. The fi lm is graphic and, at times, account of Norma McCorvey, nothing if not passionate about in honor of an Irish fi lm that I In this documentary however, almost impossible to watch, but the anonymous “Jane Roe” in their beliefs. give out one last award, this time I felt that regardless of where the very nature of the fi lm makes the ’73 Supreme Court decision “Lake of Fire” will be shown Irishman of the Year, to one you stand on the issue, the cases it hard to ignore. “Roe vs. Wade,” the fi lm shows Wednesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Robbie Kennerney. Cheers mate; for both sides are made so effec- Featuring commentary by complexity of the issue and the and 8 p.m. in the Performing you’ll never walk alone. tively that it’s diffi cult to deter- Noam Chomsky, Alan Der- legal tightrope that is walked Arts Center. Tickets are free for Now, on to my next assign- mine what Kaye himself believes. showitz, Nat Hentoff, and an every day by people who are Mercyhurst students with ID. Such a Grand Defense releases sophomore album logical condition. sound of Say Anything. chael Auerbach, Casey Prest- ble-album, “Baby Girl, I’m By Greg Summy The song styles and arrange- The sextet includes Bemis, wood, Trevor Keith, Chris a Blur,” sounds nothing like Staff writer ment of the songs on the album drummer Colby Linder, guitar- Conley (of Saves the Day), previous Say Anything singles are mirror images of the lyrics ists Alex Kent, Jake Turner and Gerard Way (of My Chemical (“Alive with the Glory of Love”, Scoot Williams photo Say Anything made a name Bemis penned so brilliantly, Jeff Turner and keyboardist Romance), Joshua Sultan, Matt “Wow, I Can Get Sexual for themselves with their debut eclectic, diverse and utterly Parker Case. Skiba, Laura Kirsch, Jordan Too”). Scoot Williams photo two-disc album “Is a Real Boy” original. The band hails from south- Pundik, Chad Gilbert, Aaron “Baby Girl” is a more dance- in 2006. Each song explores a differ- ern California, but has a sound Gillespie (of The Underoath), and pop-oriented song with On Oct. 23, 2007, the band ent genre while maintaining the similar to that of bands from Andy Jackson, Anthony Green heavy bass, drums, and synthe- released its much anticipated trademark Say Anything energy the Midwest. and Kenny Vasoli (of The sizers. sophomore album on J Records and style. Their incorporation of east Starting Line) share their vocal The song also features a hard (Sony BMG Music Group) “In No two tracks on this album coast punk, jazz, blues and clas- talents on the album. rock style guitar solo to tie the Defense of the Genre.” seem to fi t with one another, sic rock infl uences give them a DJ Swamp lends his turntable song together and fade out. Scoot Williams photo Much like “Is a Real Boy,” as if Bemis and company de- unique sound that manages to profi ciency to the album on the The second song slated to “Genre” is a double album, cided to put them on the album bring fans from across genres. song “No Soul.” be released as a single, “Shiksa” The Art Therapy Senior Seminar students are featuring 27 mind-bending, bi- chronologically as they were The list of guest vocalists “In Defense of the Genre” (Girlfriend),” is an eclectic mix displaying their art work in the Cummings Art Gallery polar-infused tracks, courtesy of written. is that worked on the album shares a common theme with of various styles of pop and in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. lead vocalist Max Bemis’ hectic The album defi nitely gives the is staggering: Pete Yorn, Anna “Is A Real Boy”: sex. rock. The instructor of the seminar, Cathlyn Hahn, said lifestyle. average listener an insight into Waronker (formerly of That Bemis writes provocative, Vocal harmonies and soaring her art work is “self as an art therapist.” The album follows Bemis’ the troubled world of extreme Dog), Adam Lazzara, Fred occasionally over-detailed ac- synth and guitar riffs fl ood the life on the road with the band. bipolar disorder. Mascherino, Anthony Raneri, counts of his cavalier lifestyle song with a radio-friendly vibe Each student used a variety of media with text to He focuses most prominently Just as important as Bemis is, Hayley Williams, Caithlin De on the road over the course of that inspires even the most describe their work. on how he and the band are the rest of the band serves as Marrais, Chris Carraba (of both albums. rhythmically challenged indi-

Scoot Williams photo forced to cope with his psycho- the backbone and the trademark Dashboard Confessional), Mi- The fi rst single off the dou- viduals to get up and dance. PAGE 16 OPINION March 12, 2008 American lifestyle Tone it down in library The Good, the receipt of a text message. By Ellen To the gaggle of freshmen the Bad & needs speedbump Koenig who wear the Ugg boots and Staff writer drag their heels through the the Ugly children as those people begin Great Room, please learn how By Michelle to have families of their own. Maybe it is me or perhaps it is to walk. LaSlavic It seems that our culture simply the excessively loud stu- If you must talk, conduct The Good Staff writer has become so obsessed dents who are still freshly moti- yourselves in a designated area. with career success and vated to be at the library on a To the ambassadors, I under- Kudos to groundskeep- A few weeks ago in one of progress that we now start Sunday afternoon. stand the need to display the ers for maintaining the my communication classes, preparing children at a The library, like the gym, is library and other areas desig- sidewalks over the week- we were discussing the changes ridiculously young age by usually more crowded at the nated for studying. end. in American culture over the enrolling them into programs beginning of the term when The library, however, is sup- last decade or two and how that will benefi t them in the students are still provoked to posed to be a quiet environment With the new changes in fast-paced lifestyles and packed future. study and leave the confi nes of and the lead-around of prospec- the near future, look for- schedules have become the What happened to the idea their apartments. tive students does not help with ward to more parking. norm of our everyday lives. of just letting kids be kids and There is a degree of eti- your explanation for what the Children no longer spend spending time with families? quette that students need to library can be used. their time reading, playing When I was brought up, yes, be reminded of to use in the To the LECOM students who The Bad I had a busy schedule. refuse to use their own library outside or doing other kid library. Ice storms and blizzards It was busy with gymnas- but rather take up room in ours activities. As a regular at the library, I wrecked Erie in less than tics practices, making dresses and make ridiculously unfunny Instead they go from school, have made several observations a week, leading to broken out of leaves, playing the role jokes about physiology that, to afterschool programs, to within the fi rst week of the ice scrapers and nasty road of a weatherwoman with my despite your attempts to whis- club meetings, to athletic term. conditions. practices. sisters in our makeshift news Largely related to the level of per, we can still hear you. station and doing things with Being the last term of the It seems parents have noise, if the music on your MP3 The green grass we once my family. year, many students are trying taken on the role as schedule is loud enough that someone knew will be brown mud My parents taught me values to fi nish work before gradua- coordinators and chauffeurs. can hear you from the opposite puddles once the snow that I would need later on tion and summer endeavors. This habit of constant side of the room, despite the thaws. running around then continues in life through their actions, use of headphones, please do The library is generally the and of course many long lec- place of silence where we can into high school and college. not get snippy when the brave Say good-bye to the tures, not by making me join concentrate and conduct aca- Students not only complete student next to you requests you Warde Townhouses to the future leaders of America demic work. their school work, but also try turn down the noise; not every- make way for new struc- before I could walk. If I wanted to work in an to juggle one or more jobs, one prefers “beat your mother” tures on campus. join clubs, run for leadership I think the worst practice in music while reading for class. area with excessive noise then I positions, take on intern- which our society can partici- Sitting at a computer in the would do my work at the Stu- ships and pack something into pate is to continue to force our Great Room, hoping to crank dent Union at lunch or in the The Ugly practically every moment of youngest generation to start out a paper, I was constantly MAC during volleyball practice. The build-up of snow everyday. growing up too quickly. interrupted by the students Please be respectful of your in all of the parking lots Once college is over, the They are going to be burnt doing a group paper on my left noise level and of people in is frustrating because we habit is then transferred out by the time they are ready who cared to leave their cell the library actually trying to get lose even more spots in into the next generation of to begin their careers. phones on vibrate to designate work completed. inclement weather.

Did anyone else notice Find time for patience of others’ lives the giant fl ock of seagulls For just one week, try being a Perhaps this person, who we cial aid has been approved? (no, not the 80’s band) on By Merissa little more patient with people. will call Mary, is annoying you. Perhaps a loved one is fi ght- Monday? Did a bread truck Frank You may not realize it, but There may be something ing for our country. get buried in one of the Opinion editor take one person with whom bigger in her life that she has Or maybe it is a family prob- huge snow drifts? you’ve given up patience and chosen not to share. lem. If you’ve heard it once, you’ve put yourself in his or her shoes Maybe Mary is waiting on Think above and beyond the Please e-mail any suggetions to heard it a million times: Patience for just a moment. test results from the doctor, immediate situation and give a [email protected]. is a virtue. This person may be trying ones that have the potential to little more patience. The GB&U is a compilation of And so it is. your patience because he or she change her life. If you were in her shoes, student opinions. I am putting forth a challenge, is anxious due to a patience- What if Mary is waiting to would you want someone to though. related issue. hear whether or not her fi nan- give up patience on you? PAGE 16 OPINION March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 OPINION PAGE 17 American lifestyle Tone it down in library The Good, Americans: Control Intel may want to the receipt of a text message. By Ellen To the gaggle of freshmen the Bad & needs speedbump Koenig who wear the Ugg boots and investigate 9/11 Staff writer drag their heels through the the Ugly children as those people begin Great Room, please learn how your own destinies Commision Report By Michelle to have families of their own. Maybe it is me or perhaps it is to walk. LaSlavic It seems that our culture simply the excessively loud stu- If you must talk, conduct The Good I provide you with no sources Staff writer has become so obsessed dents who are still freshly moti- yourselves in a designated area. great due to the diversity of times as nation such as the Civil By Jerrod but as we all know that money By Bill Markle with career success and vated to be at the library on a To the ambassadors, I under- Kudos to groundskeep- our citizen ranks regardless of War, Great Depression, attack controls time and reality it is A few weeks ago in one of progress that we now start Sunday afternoon. stand the need to display the Swafford race, religion or creed. on Pearl Harbor, civil rights Staff writer important to look at unbiased ers for maintaining the Staff writer my communication classes, preparing children at a The library, like the gym, is library and other areas desig- sidewalks over the week- The ability of man to pursue battle, international confl icts sources as I am sure we have we were discussing the changes ridiculously young age by usually more crowded at the nated for studying. end. the American dream regardless and the terrorism attacks of After weeks off of writing all been taught to do through in American culture over the enrolling them into programs beginning of the term when The library, however, is sup- Who would have ever thought of background is truly remark- Sept. 11, 2001. for the paper, I had numerous annotated bibliographies. last decade or two and how that will benefi t them in the students are still provoked to posed to be a quiet environment With the new changes in in Great Britain in 1776 that able. There are also several divides pieces of work to publish in this Let us be scholarly in our fast-paced lifestyles and packed future. study and leave the confi nes of and the lead-around of prospec- the near future, look for- America would one day go on Many take pride in our free- among our citizens, ranging week’s issue. approach and humble in our schedules have become the What happened to the idea their apartments. tive students does not help with ward to more parking. to be the world’s super power? dom and well-established gov- from political view to race and An apology for past arti- conclusions, for truth is as norm of our everyday lives. of just letting kids be kids and There is a degree of eti- your explanation for what the With our short history as an ernment that even with its even religion. cles being overly critical and fragile as the lives we live. Children no longer spend spending time with families? quette that students need to library can be used. established country, the world fl aws can stand as a beacon of However the key to our suc- arrogant, as well as a dream We are told we live in a their time reading, playing When I was brought up, yes, be reminded of to use in the To the LECOM students who The Bad knows Americans as the most democracy for the world. cess as a nation is our ability manifesto that put forth a soft free society where personal I had a busy schedule. refuse to use their own library Many men proudly grab their to stand not as individuals but liberty is a necessity. outside or doing other kid library. Ice storms and blizzards prideful humans. call for people to wake up. It was busy with gymnas- but rather take up room in ours hearts when they see the Amer- rather Americans. A call to be a responsible activities. As a regular at the library, I wrecked Erie in less than This could be because of Then I realized none of this tics practices, making dresses and make ridiculously unfunny ican fl ag because of brave citi- In times of crisis, we have citizen or employee is no longer Instead they go from school, have made several observations a week, leading to broken America’s vast range of beauti- would really be listened to as too out of leaves, playing the role jokes about physiology that, zens who have fought for our been able to put our differ- a faint ideal but a vital obligation to afterschool programs, to within the fi rst week of the ice scrapers and nasty road ful land. broad of a stroke was taken. of a weatherwoman with my despite your attempts to whis- country. ences aside and come together to our nation and neighbors. club meetings, to athletic term. conditions. Others take pride in a strong So here it is. practices. sisters in our makeshift news Largely related to the level of per, we can still hear you. global economy that allows After all, without the veter- as one nation. This is my call to the Intelli- I hope this call is neither too station and doing things with Being the last term of the ans this land would have never So let us not forget what late nor too quiet, for history It seems parents have noise, if the music on your MP3 The green grass we once most Americans to exist far gence Studies Department and my family. year, many students are trying been able to protect its consti- aspects make Americans dif- and reality both depend on the taken on the role as schedule is loud enough that someone knew will be brown mud above the world’s standard of the rest of the Mercyhurst Col- My parents taught me values to fi nish work before gradua- tution. ferent from every other nation way in which we the people coordinators and chauffeurs. can hear you from the opposite puddles once the snow living. lege population. that I would need later on tion and summer endeavors. America has seen rough in the world, deep pride in our steer our perceptions. This habit of constant side of the room, despite the thaws. Some would say America is My call is for those of this running around then continues in life through their actions, use of headphones, please do The library is generally the great land. population to do their job, Do not operate with cogni- and of course many long lec- place of silence where we can As we look for new leader- tive dissonance or self-justifi ca- into high school and college. not get snippy when the brave Say good-bye to the investigate 9-11. tures, not by making me join concentrate and conduct aca- ship in Washington in 2008 tion because those are learned Students not only complete student next to you requests you Warde Townhouses to I just want any one to the future leaders of America demic work. remember these elements and fallacies of thought that we their school work, but also try turn down the noise; not every- make way for new struc- Roommates Wanted prove to me that the 9-11 before I could walk. If I wanted to work in an ensure that the candidate has must overcome to realize we all to juggle one or more jobs, one prefers “beat your mother” tures on campus. Commission is either free of join clubs, run for leadership I think the worst practice in music while reading for class. area with excessive noise then I the ability to continue to make error or adequate to be passed make mistakes. positions, take on intern- which our society can partici- Sitting at a computer in the would do my work at the Stu- 3928 Lake Pleasant our country great. as truth. I am hopeful these 400 words ships and pack something into pate is to continue to force our Great Room, hoping to crank dent Union at lunch or in the The Ugly Do not look for political I have no real set belief in can be listened to and acted practically every moment of youngest generation to start out a paper, I was constantly MAC during volleyball practice. affi liation, rather for one who this matter but seeing how it is upon, for thousands of more The build-up of snow 3-bedroom house everyday. growing up too quickly. interrupted by the students Please be respectful of your sets out to do what those who perhaps one of the most words shall follow. in all of the parking lots Once college is over, the They are going to be burnt doing a group paper on my left noise level and of people in originally came to the American infl uential events in my lifetime. is frustrating because we 2 bedrooms open June 1, for a 12-month habit is then transferred out by the time they are ready who cared to leave their cell the library actually trying to get colonies for, to deliver prosper- and yours, we question. lose even more spots in into the next generation of to begin their careers. phones on vibrate to designate work completed. lease ity to the next generations. I ask all students to do their inclement weather. Take a Facebook Be a proud American. The own independent research reason to do this is to lay a with no real alignment to the break and catch Did anyone else notice All appliances, including washer, dryer, foundation for your personal outcome of your fi ndings. Find time for patience of others’ lives the giant fl ock of seagulls dishwasher. achievements. It is my belief that a debate up on news that (no, not the 80’s band) on New furnace, windows, central air For just one week, try being a Perhaps this person, who we cial aid has been approved? We, as Americans, should will be needed here on campus Monday? Did a bread truck isn’t featured on By Merissa little more patient with people. will call Mary, is annoying you. Perhaps a loved one is fi ght- seek to be patriotic everyday as in which numerous individuals get buried in one of the Frank You may not realize it, but There may be something ing for our country. Male Intel student in house now opposed to national holidays or who take on this investigation your Mini-Feed. huge snow drifts? Opinion editor take one person with whom bigger in her life that she has Or maybe it is a family prob- times of crisis. can come to logical conclusions you’ve given up patience and chosen not to share. lem. Rent: $350/month plus 1/3 utilities As members of a democratic on what really happened that If you’ve heard it once, you’ve put yourself in his or her shoes Maybe Mary is waiting on Think above and beyond the society, Americans truly con- fateful day. Please e-mail any suggetions to heard it a million times: Patience for just a moment. test results from the doctor, immediate situation and give a trol their own destinies. As you can see, this article [email protected]. merciad. is a virtue. This person may be trying ones that have the potential to little more patience. Call Jon So take pride and look to will not address any of my per- The GB&U is a compilation of And so it is. your patience because he or she change her life. If you were in her shoes, Days: 899-7602 x 314 make your role in our society sonal beliefs or directions as to mercyhurst.edu student opinions. I am putting forth a challenge, is anxious due to a patience- What if Mary is waiting to would you want someone to Cell: 881-2087 one that is a patron of Ameri- how one should approach this though. related issue. hear whether or not her fi nan- give up patience on you? can affl uence. research. PAGE 18 OPINION/LETTER TO THE EDITOR March 12, 2008 America’s scary obsession to be thin Equal to all, better than none

Striving to be thin is most Everybody wants to look like player; I came to this institution By Molly Hallman prevalent in the teenage years a model. The most well-known By Chris Clark to receive higher education. Contributing writer Contributing writer I believe, because everyone’s models are the Victoria’s Secret I have the privilege of playing main goal is to fi nd a signifi cant girls. Everyone knows who collegiate athletics while doing According to Dictionary.com, other. Looking good among they are and look up to them I am writing with regard to the that. I do not go out trying to beauty is the quality present in a teenagers is like a competi- as being what the media has article written by Bill Swafford cause trouble; I try to enjoy the thing or person that gives intense tive sport. People are willing labeled “attractive women.” I about an incident involving some weekend and have fun. Just pleasure or deep satisfaction to to go to extremes to achieve think every woman who sees a football players. because I am a football player, I’m the mind. Even though this may their goals of becoming thin. I Victoria’s Secret advertisement I understand from where automatically labeled as trouble. be the case, our defi nition of think it is more apparent with secretly wishes that she looked Swafford is coming. If someone I see myself equal to all, better beauty has been blown way out the female sex because they are like one of them. I mean, you started a fi ght in my house I’d be than none. Mercyhurst is a place of proportion over the years. always trying to impress and can’t help but think that way. upset, but to bash the football of growing diversity. I’ll admit it. I am a little win over that certain guy. The American obsession team in the newspaper isn’t the The last thing we want to do obsessed with staying in shape It’s an obvious norm that with being thin has gotten way way to resolve differences. is label a group, because that and how I look, but frankly I females are way more con- out of hand. Eating disorders Everyone felt bad about the label doesn’t necessarily describe do not know many girls my age cerned about their outward are becoming more common. way the exchange escalated and everyone. who aren’t. I feel that being thin appearance than males. Women It really disgusts me when I turned out. To say Mercyhurst Though it is the Opinion sec- makes me more attractive to are always doing anything they see rail thin models on televi- shouldn’t allow students into the tion, I think some of the labels the opposite sex. Many people, can to please men, no matter sion, because real women just school based solely on athletic were a bit over the top, not to including myself, workout most what it is, or how harmful. don’t look like that. It is all in a performance was outrageous. mention some racial undertones when they feel they consumed Looking good is a way for fantasy world. The situation as We are not trying to build our being displayed. Swafford seems too much at a meal or over the people to feel accepted among a whole is starting to have seri- program with felons or thugs. I to tread on thin ice. I am just one weekend. their peers. Girls especially are ous effects on young people. am an underclassman football voice. We all fi nd that the Rec always trying to see which one Center on campus is fi lled with of their friends can look the tons of people after the holi- best. In life, being accepted is days too, when everyone tends a huge deal that has a lot to do to overeat. I think being thin is with body image/appearance. something that everyone wants Another cause of the obses- to achieve. Being an appealing sion with being thin relates to person in today’s society more the media. For example, we all often than not means being know that models are thin and super skinny. In the world that attractive people. Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] we live in today, thinness equals Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] attractiveness, but why? I feel Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] that society and the media have Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] a lot to do with this obsession, HOUSE FOR along with some other contrib- Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] uting factors. 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Letters are due the Thursday 860-8817 Home: 452-0124 before publication and may not be longer than Cell: 434-5714 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. PAGE 18 OPINION/LETTER TO THE EDITOR March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 19 America’s scary obsession to be thin Equal to all, better than none Water polo falls to UM Women’s hockey gets an Striving to be thin is most Everybody wants to look like player; I came to this institution invite to the NCAA Frozen By Molly Hallman prevalent in the teenage years a model. The most well-known By Chris Clark to receive higher education. Contributing writer Contributing writer I believe, because everyone’s models are the Victoria’s Secret I have the privilege of playing By Andrew Schronoff Eight for third straight year main goal is to fi nd a signifi cant girls. Everyone knows who collegiate athletics while doing Staff writer According to Dictionary.com, other. Looking good among they are and look up to them I am writing with regard to the that. I do not go out trying to and two of those games being beauty is the quality present in a teenagers is like a competi- as being what the media has article written by Bill Swafford cause trouble; I try to enjoy the By Kyle Craig losses, it looked as though Mercyhurst women’s water Staff writer thing or person that gives intense tive sport. People are willing labeled “attractive women.” I about an incident involving some weekend and have fun. Just polo extended its record to 5- Mercyhurst was going to have pleasure or deep satisfaction to to go to extremes to achieve think every woman who sees a football players. because I am a football player, I’m 2, as they went 2-1 over the its hands full. the mind. Even though this may their goals of becoming thin. I Victoria’s Secret advertisement I understand from where automatically labeled as trouble. weekend in conference play. There is no greater feeling in “All the games with Wayne be the case, our defi nition of think it is more apparent with secretly wishes that she looked Swafford is coming. If someone I see myself equal to all, better This marks one of the best sports than making the game- State this year have been very beauty has been blown way out the female sex because they are like one of them. I mean, you started a fi ght in my house I’d be than none. Mercyhurst is a place season starts that Mercyhurst winning homerun or shot to close and could have went either of proportion over the years. always trying to impress and can’t help but think that way. upset, but to bash the football of growing diversity. water polo has ever had. win the game. way, so we knew that we were I’ll admit it. I am a little win over that certain guy. The American obsession team in the newspaper isn’t the The last thing we want to do Mercyhurst was supposed to Senior forward Stephanie capable of winning the game,” obsessed with staying in shape It’s an obvious norm that with being thin has gotten way way to resolve differences. is label a group, because that play Grove City on Friday night, Jones had this opportunity in Jones said. “Through the entire and how I look, but frankly I females are way more con- out of hand. Eating disorders Everyone felt bad about the label doesn’t necessarily describe but the game was cancelled due overtime with the CHA Title on game we played our systems well do not know many girls my age cerned about their outward are becoming more common. way the exchange escalated and everyone. to inclement weather. the line. With a great pass from and played as a team and that’s who aren’t. I feel that being thin appearance than males. Women It really disgusts me when I turned out. To say Mercyhurst Though it is the Opinion sec- Senior goalie Gina Mieras senior Kristen Erickson, Jones what brought us the win.” makes me more attractive to are always doing anything they see rail thin models on televi- shouldn’t allow students into the tion, I think some of the labels said, “With the cancellation of was able to seal the 2-1 victory The Lakers were able to the opposite sex. Many people, can to please men, no matter sion, because real women just school based solely on athletic were a bit over the top, not to the Grove City game we were with the game-winning goal at execute their plays very well including myself, workout most what it is, or how harmful. don’t look like that. It is all in a performance was outrageous. mention some racial undertones excited to get in and play. Right 3:29 in overtime. as they were able to jump out when they feel they consumed Looking good is a way for fantasy world. The situation as We are not trying to build our being displayed. Swafford seems away we started out strong in the This was not the only key to an early 1-0 lead after a too much at a meal or over the people to feel accepted among a whole is starting to have seri- program with felons or thugs. I to tread on thin ice. I am just one Penn State Behrend and W and victory of the weekend, as scoreless fi rst period. Agosta weekend. their peers. Girls especially are ous effects on young people. am an underclassman football voice. J [Washington and Jefferson] Sports information photo the Lakers battled a tough helped the Lakers take the lead Senior Rhonda Marable looks to score against Michigan We all fi nd that the Rec always trying to see which one games.” Niagara team to advance to on a powerplay situation with during Saturday’s game. Center on campus is fi lled with of their friends can look the They started off the weekend the championship game versus an assist from freshman Jesse tons of people after the holi- best. In life, being accepted is Saturday morning with a Wayne State University. Scanzano. This was Agosta’s days too, when everyone tends a huge deal that has a lot to do dominating 17-3 victory over another strong win, defeating winning by a score of 15-6. The CHA title is Mercyhurst’s 39th mark of the season and to overeat. I think being thin is with body image/appearance. Penn State Behrend. Washington & Jefferson by a The Lakers were led by sixth title in as many years and Scanzano’s fourth assist of the something that everyone wants Another cause of the obses- This 17-goal total ties an all- score of 15-4. Genian, who notched three more importantly guaranteed tournament. to achieve. Being an appealing sion with being thin relates to time high for the Mercyhurst The Presidents put up a fi ght goals and two assists. the Lakers’ bid into the NCAA It was déjà vu all over again person in today’s society more the media. For example, we all offense. in the fi rst quarter, as the Lakers In goal, Mieras made 15 saves tournament. for Mercyhurst when Wayne often than not means being know that models are thin and The Lakers came out strong only led by a score of 2-1. and two steals. Friday’s game started out State was able to touch the back Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] super skinny. In the world that attractive people. and by halftime were leading by However, Mercyhurst Mieras commented on the in typical Mercyhurst fashion of the net just two minutes Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] we live in today, thinness equals a score of 7-2. stepped up the intensity in the strong starts they have been when the Lakers jumped out to later, which sent the game into Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] attractiveness, but why? I feel Penn State Behrend was second quarter, and carried having in games. the lead and never gave it up. overtime. Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] that society and the media have completely shut out during it throughout the rest of the “We have set our 2008 season Jones was the fi rst to score for “Each time we lost in overtime Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] a lot to do with this obsession, the third quarter as the Lakers game. pace by coming out strong from the Lakers as she sealed her 14th to Wayne State, we were able to HOUSE FOR Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] along with some other contrib- continued their onslaught. Somera once again led the the outset in our games,” she goal of the season and gave the learn from the game,” said senior Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] uting factors. RENT The Mercyhurst offense was Lakers’ offense with fi ve goals. said. “As a team we played really Lakers a 1-0 lead, which lasted Jackie Jarrell on the overtime Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] available summer, fall, well-rounded, as seven different Griepsma added another four well for our fi rst big conference early into the third period. victory. “We just believed in Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] spring rental Lakers were able to put the ball and junior Chrissy Genian put weekend.” Mercyhurst responded to the ourselves and knew we had Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] 1 Block from Mercy- in the cage. in three of her own. Despite the loss to Michigan, Niagara goal with back-to-back to play a consistent full game.” Johnson & Johnson Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] hurst Senior Christine Somera and Sophomores Jacqueline the Lakers have had a very goals of its own from juniors Jones’ overtime heroics Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] Properties Located @ 146 E. 38th freshman Rachel Griepsma led Phillips and Jenna Jeffards also strong start. Natalie Payne and Valerie helped Mercyhurst seal the CHA Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] contributed to the scoring. The team has high hopes for St. the attack, each notching four Chouinard. title and pushed them into the goals to their already impressive On Sunday the Lakers were the rest of its season. It was Payne’s fourth of NCAA Tournament where they House for matched up against powerhouse “We are excited to see how the year and number 15 for will face off once again against Features: seasons. The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is Mieras had another Michigan, who is currently the season goes and you can Chouinard. Niagara gave the Minnesota-Duluth. Central Air Rent published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our outstanding game, making eight ranked No. 12. bet that we’ll keep this strong Lakers a scare, scoring with :27 “We are going to have to play Dishwasher offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. saves while allowing a mere two Mercyhurst went down early momentum,” said Mieras. left in the game closing the score our best hockey of the season,” Available 4 Bedrooms goals in three quarters. in the fi rst quarter, and was The Lakers will travel to at 3-2, but was immediately said Chouinard. “We want to Garbage Disposal The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and Sophomore Cathi Korenich down by a score of 4-1. 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Later that day, Mercyhurst four games with Wayne State The game is set to take place carried its momentum to the second half, and ended up Carthage this weekend. this year heading into overtime, at 3 p.m. on Saturday. PAGE 20 SPORTS March 12, 2008 Men’s volleyball upset bid of OSU, BSU falls short score 10-2. While the Buckeyes By Samantha Sellinger eventually found some rhythm, Staff writer they were never quiite able to catch up or take the lead. The The Mercyhurst College Lakers took the game 30-28. men’s volleyball team dropped OSU stepped up its game in two matches against Ohio State game two, taking the early lead, University (OSU) and Ball State but the Lakers held tight and University (BSU) last week, eventually tied the game 21-21 falling to a 3-13 record. with a joint block from junior The Lakers had won three Dave Hatten and junior Dave of their previous fi ve matches, Newman. but knew these games would be It was not enough though, as tough. Ohio State and Ball State the Buckeyes took the win 30-24. are two of the best teams in the Both games three and four were conference. a tough battle for Mercyhurst as While Mercyhurst surprised they were dominated by OSU. OSU by winning the opening They lost 30-23 in the third game match, they could not beat the and 30-20 in the last. Buckeyes in the end. The Lakers Newman had his second Scoot Williams photo lost the match 3-1, but forced double-digit block match average Men’s volleyball already has more wins this season than all of last year and came up short in their latest games against Ohio State University and Ball State University. OSU into a tougher game than of his career, fi nishing with two expected. solo and eight assist blocks. He match started 90 minutes late assists and a match-high of eight I think we can surprise a lot of “I think the fi rst game and the also had nine kills. Junior Tim and most fans had left. This digs. Newman added four kills people,” said team captain Tim early portions of the second and Wagner added 10 kills and junior made the atmosphere of the gym and four blocks. Wagner. “I feel we are on the third games were the best we Jeff Hartman had nine kills and feel “goofy” and the players were Overall the team was edge of a break-through match played all year - we took a game eight digs. affected, according to Patton. disappointed by the losses but that will put us in the mix as a from the No. 11 team in the Hatten played a great game The Lakers played tough but eager to continue the season. competitive MIVA team.” country,” said head coach Ryan dishing out 38 assists, fi ve digs, were unable to catch a break, They plan to show their Already the team has more Patton. fi ve blocks, four kills and a losing all three games 30-23, 30- conference how far they have wins this season than they did all In game one, Mercyhurst service ace. 25, 30-27. come this season. of last year. Their next chance to took an early lead, scoring eight Unfortunately BSU was Wagner had a match-high of “I hope to see one of those do so is Friday when they travel consecutive points to make the disastrous from the start. The 14 kills and an ace. Hatten had 36 two teams in the playoffs because to play Romeoville College. AD Barnett announces Mercyhurst branding will go green According to Barnett, teams,” said women’s hockey there are many different schools Zac Wild. By Kirk Campbell Mercyhurst athletics were green junior Nicole Nelson. represented,” said Barnett. Teams such as women’s Staff writer and white until male students and Barnett knew a change was When asked what teams may basketball have already made the sports were added in early 1970 needed when he fi rst arrived need to make color changes switch to the new “branding” Mercyhurst College Athletic and at that time blue was added at Mercyhurst and attended a only two teams came to mind of color. This fall women’s Director Craig Barnett for male sports and the women’s baseball game against Grand for Barnett, baseball and men’s basketball ordered new uniforms announced the “branding” of teams wore the traditional green Valley State University (GVSU). basketball, both of which which were blue and white. Mercyhurst athletics to require and white. During the game, a group of wear predominately royal blue. However they changed their all teams to wear the same colors One of the major issues football players came to cheer on However almost all of the 25 order after the result of the new voted upon by all athletic teams Mercyhurst athletics faced was their fellow Lakers wearing their athletic team uniforms differ “branding.” (players and coaches), hall of there were various colors used by forest green uniforms, while the from each other, which causes With the “branding” of color fame members, Sisters of Mercy the 25 different athletic programs. baseball team wore royal blue. A confusion for many spectators. Barnett hopes in the future it and some historians at a earlier Some colors include kelly green, GVSU parent asked which school “It’s astonishing when you go will create a sense of pride, meeting this year royal blue, forest green and the football players attended. to the different sporting events ownership and success. After gathering feedback from navy blue among others. The parent became confused and you fi nd it hard to believe “I am a big believer in image. all of these sources Mercyhurst “With the new color change when someone answered that that these teams are competing Image is very important and after athletics was proud to announce I believe all of our athletic they went to Mercyhurst. for the same school as my team. our ‘branding’ process it became all athletics teams would be programs will become more “If we lined up one of our Having unifi ed colors will make evident that we all supported the predominately green (forest) and united and the school as a whole student-athletes from each of our it easier to support fellow athletic same thing which parallels our white with blue (navy) trim. can rally behind our sports 25 teams in a line, it will look like teams,” said senior football player history and tradition,” he said. PAGE 20 SPORTS March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 21 Men’s volleyball upset bid of OSU, BSU falls short Men’s hockey advances to fi nal fi ve in AHA score 10-2. While the Buckeyes By Samantha Sellinger eventually found some rhythm, sophomore Nick Vandenbeld Staff writer they were never quiite able to By Chris Davis and Cottreau to set it up. Sports editor catch up or take the lead. The “Before it was a great pass The Mercyhurst College Lakers took the game 30-28. from Cottreau who gave me the men’s volleyball team dropped OSU stepped up its game in The snow storm across the space,” said Vandenbeld. “I saw two matches against Ohio State game two, taking the early lead, Midwest slowed down travel Bowman with a nice lane and University (OSU) and Ball State but the Lakers held tight and this weekend, but the blizzard my eyes just lit up and he’s a University (BSU) last week, eventually tied the game 21-21 did not affect the Mercyhurst righty.” falling to a 3-13 record. with a joint block from junior College men’s hockey team, as “I didn’t think too much; it The Lakers had won three Dave Hatten and junior Dave it swept a best-of-three series was just reaction,” said Bowman. of their previous fi ve matches, Newman. in the AH Quarterfi nals against “I saw Nick and I was praying but knew these games would be It was not enough though, as rival Canisius College in the that he saw me. And once he tough. Ohio State and Ball State the Buckeyes took the win 30-24. MIC. saw me I just tried to put it on are two of the best teams in the Both games three and four were The Lakers picked up a 4-1 the net.” conference. a tough battle for Mercyhurst as win Friday and followed that “I threw it over to him and he While Mercyhurst surprised they were dominated by OSU. with a 2-1 overtime thriller on just fi nished it and I never felt OSU by winning the opening They lost 30-23 in the third game Saturday. so good in my life,” Vandenbeld match, they could not beat the and 30-20 in the last. “The team came out and they said. Scoot Williams photo Scoot Williams photo Buckeyes in the end. The Lakers Newman had his second were fi red up,” said junior goal- Sophomore Neil Graham (24) looks to intercept a pass from Canisuis’ Derek Danowski “We have a lot of confi dence Men’s volleyball already has more wins this season than all of last year and came up short lost the match 3-1, but forced double-digit block match average keeper Matt Lundin, who made during the Lakers’ 4-1 victory on Friday. going into this weekend,” said in their latest games against Ohio State University and Ball State University. OSU into a tougher game than of his career, fi nishing with two 41 spectacular saves to help Lundin. expected. solo and eight assist blocks. He match started 90 minutes late assists and a match-high of eight I think we can surprise a lot of the Lakers have an impressive of the net with a one-timer past Lakers a 3-0 lead heading into make saves.” “Our penalty killing all week- “I think the fi rst game and the also had nine kills. Junior Tim and most fans had left. This digs. Newman added four kills people,” said team captain Tim opening day win. “[Mercyhurst] Golden Griffi ns’ goalie Andrew the second intermission. Just like the previous day, Sat- end has been great and that’s early portions of the second and Wagner added 10 kills and junior made the atmosphere of the gym and four blocks. Wagner. “I feel we are on the scored the fi rst goal, which is Loewen. Assists came from During the third period, the urday’s game was a close battle. spearheaded by Lundin and third games were the best we Jeff Hartman had nine kills and feel “goofy” and the players were Overall the team was edge of a break-through match always a key. Everyone knows junior Matt Pierce and sopho- Lakers had to come up with Goalie play was sensational as he played great this weekend,” played all year - we took a game eight digs. affected, according to Patton. disappointed by the losses but that will put us in the mix as a it is the playoffs right now and more Cullen Eddy. some huge power play kills to both made unbelievable saves Gotkin said. “We killed fi ve-on from the No. 11 team in the Hatten played a great game The Lakers played tough but eager to continue the season. competitive MIVA team.” everyone’s playing their hardest. “The fi rst goal built every- earn the victory. in an effort to give their teams -fours, we killed fi ve-on-threes country,” said head coach Ryan dishing out 38 assists, fi ve digs, were unable to catch a break, They plan to show their Already the team has more It’s a great win.” one’s confi dence,” said Pierce. Despite Canisius scoring with every chance of winning. and four-on-threes and we Patton. fi ve blocks, four kills and a losing all three games 30-23, 30- conference how far they have wins this season than they did all “We knew it was going to be a “We defi nitely got the bounces 13:44 left in the third period, Pierce gave the Lakers fi rst didn’t give them a lot of life. In game one, Mercyhurst service ace. 25, 30-27. come this season. of last year. Their next chance to physical series,” head coach Rick we needed.” Mercyhurst sealed the victory blood with 6:34 left in the fi rst When you kill penalties it gives took an early lead, scoring eight Unfortunately BSU was Wagner had a match-high of “I hope to see one of those do so is Friday when they travel Gotkin said. “Our guys played Robinson agreed. when freshman Mike Gurtler period as he found the back of you momentum.” consecutive points to make the disastrous from the start. The 14 kills and an ace. Hatten had 36 two teams in the playoffs because to play Romeoville College. hard and we created some great “When that fi rst goal went in, shot a laser top-shelf into the the net on a power play, to put “[Lundin came up] huge,” opportunities and it was great to it was more of a relief then any- back of the net. Mercyhurst up 1-0 heading into said Vandenbeld. “He’s the win.” thing,” he said. “We were like “We did a great job killing the fi rst intermission. number one penalty killer and AD Barnett announces Mercyhurst branding will go green The Lakers put up three now we can start rolling.” penalties and I think thats what The Griffi ns answered in the that’s for sure. I heard before he straight goals during the second Three underclassmen con- won it for us,” Lundin said. “Our second period with a short- came here he was a whole dif- According to Barnett, teams,” said women’s hockey there are many different schools Zac Wild. period after a scoreless fi rst tributed to the second Lakers’ players are ready and know they handed goal from Vincent Scar- ferent goaltender in the playoffs By Kirk Campbell Mercyhurst athletics were green junior Nicole Nelson. represented,” said Barnett. Teams such as women’s period to give them a 3-0 lead goal, as sophomore Chris Risi can put the ball in the back of sella to net it up at one. and he has proven it so far.” Staff writer and white until male students and Barnett knew a change was When asked what teams may basketball have already made the on Friday. answered 5:30 after the fi rst the net.” Canisius and the Lakers each “You couldn’t ask for better sports were added in early 1970 needed when he fi rst arrived need to make color changes switch to the new “branding” “[Lundin’s] been there for us goal with help from Eddy and Gotkin and Pierce agreed. had several opportunities for momentum,” said Gotkin. “You Mercyhurst College Athletic and at that time blue was added at Mercyhurst and attended a only two teams came to mind of color. This fall women’s all year,” junior Brett Robinson freshman Jesse Echternach. “Your best penalty killer is potential game-winners through couldn’t have wrote a better Director Craig Barnett for male sports and the women’s baseball game against Grand for Barnett, baseball and men’s basketball ordered new uniforms said. “He made a great save in Less than two minutes later your goaltender,” Gotkin said. the remaining portion of regu- script for the fi nish.” announced the “branding” of teams wore the traditional green Valley State University (GVSU). basketball, both of which which were blue and white. the beginning of the second Pierce fi red in a goal, as he “Matt Lundin was clearly on top lation. “The old cliché is your goalie Mercyhurst athletics to require and white. During the game, a group of wear predominately royal blue. However they changed their period. Right after that we defl ected in a shot previously of his game.” Lundin made a potential got to be your best penalty-killer all teams to wear the same colors One of the major issues football players came to cheer on However almost all of the 25 order after the result of the new scored a couple of goals and felt attempted by senior Ben Cot- “Having him on his game game-saver with 6:08 left in the and he played unbelievable voted upon by all athletic teams Mercyhurst athletics faced was their fellow Lakers wearing their athletic team uniforms differ “branding.” like we were going to win this treau. really helped out,” said Pierce. third when a shot was able to get this weekend,” said Bowman. (players and coaches), hall of there were various colors used by forest green uniforms, while the from each other, which causes With the “branding” of color game because he made those “Goals are momentum,” said “The guys on the back end really past him, but he was still able to “Other then concentrating on fame members, Sisters of Mercy the 25 different athletic programs. baseball team wore royal blue. A confusion for many spectators. Barnett hopes in the future it saves.” Gotkin. “We were a little bit chipped in and helped out and cover it up before it dribbled who were playing and getting and some historians at a earlier Some colors include kelly green, GVSU parent asked which school “It’s astonishing when you go will create a sense of pride, “When you have a guy back uptight to start the game. When got pucks down the ice when we into the net. to know them well, it’s busi- meeting this year royal blue, forest green and the football players attended. to the different sporting events ownership and success. there like that than you feel we scored that fi rst goal we needed it.” After a couple saves by both ness as usual. We want to keep After gathering feedback from navy blue among others. The parent became confused and you fi nd it hard to believe “I am a big believer in image. confi dent in doing a little more relaxed a little bit and that led to “The saves were easier to Loewen and Lundin in over- in the same routine with what’s all of these sources Mercyhurst “With the new color change when someone answered that that these teams are competing Image is very important and after offensively because you know a second and third goal.” make when our team was fi ring time, Mercyhurst senior Kerry worked.” athletics was proud to announce I believe all of our athletic they went to Mercyhurst. for the same school as my team. our ‘branding’ process it became he will bail you out a couple During the fi nal 13 seconds around like that,” said Lundin. Bowman advanced the Lakers “We’re playing with confi - all athletics teams would be programs will become more “If we lined up one of our Having unifi ed colors will make evident that we all supported the times,” Robinson said. of the third period Mercyhurst’s “They put the puck into the to Rochester as he fi red the dence,” he said. “We know we predominately green (forest) and united and the school as a whole student-athletes from each of our it easier to support fellow athletic same thing which parallels our Mercyhurst started scoring Lundin came up with two incred- back of the net and that just game-winner into the back of can win and if we play our best white with blue (navy) trim. can rally behind our sports 25 teams in a line, it will look like teams,” said senior football player history and tradition,” he said. when Robinson found the back ible saves and helped to give the gave me more confi dence to the net on great passes from we know we can beat anybody.” PAGE 22 SPORTS March 12, 2008 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Women’s softball wins three straight Last week’s results... fi rst tournament win over future players to lead their team. Men’s ice hockey……………………...... …………...... Mar. 7, W 4-1, Canisius By Rhonda Marable PSAC conference opponent “Megan Houston and Jessica Mar. 8, W 2-1, Canisius Staff writer Women’s hockey………………...... Mar. 7, W 4-2, Niagara Clarion 9-0. McNurlen stepped up their game Mar. 8, W 2-1, Wayne State With momentum from the and led the team offensively this Men’s lacrosse………………...... Mar. 9, L 17-1, Le Moyne The Mercyhurst College big win, the Lakers came out weekend,” said Chapman. Softball……………...... Mar. 8, L 5-4, Lander women’s softball team earned against Salem International on McNurlen, a senior outfi elder Mar. 8, W 9-0, Clarion Mar. 9, W 7-2, Salem International three victories and just one loss Sunday morning and defeated and team captain is one of two Mar. 9, W 5-3, Adelphi at the Francis Marion Invita- the Tigers 7-2. The Lakers seniors on the team. Men’s volleyball…………………...... Mar 6, L 3-1, Ohio State tional in South Carolina over the completed the tournament that “All of our pitchers pitched Mar. 8, L 3-0, Ball State weekend, evening out the season afternoon with a 5-3 victory at some point,” said Chapman. Women’s tennis…………………………...... Mar. 9, L 7-2, Niagara Women’s water polo...... Mar. 8, W 17-3, Penn State Behrend record 6-6. over Adelphi. “With so many young people we Mar. 9, L 15-6, Michigan Due to rain cancellations the With the three wins the Lakers try to mix it up. We’ll continue to Lakers only played four out of improve to .500 on the season use all of the pitchers through- Lundin/Jones athletes of the week their six scheduled games for the despite having a young team. out the season.” weekend, opening with a game “We’re looking at a whole dif- Junior pitcher Brit Strier Junior men’s hockey goaltender Matt Lundin made 69 stops over the week- end, as the Lakers advanced to the fi nal fi ve of the Atlantic Hockey Tour- against the Lander Bearcats. ferent team dynamic this year feels the team will continue to nament. He helped Mercyhurst kill 17 of 18 power play opportunities for After a tied game in seven but we’re making steady prog- improve. Canisius, including four 5-on-3 chances. innings, the Bearcats managed a ress” said assistant coach Erin “I think that we just keep get- Senior captain Stephanie Jones of women’s hockey helped the Lakers to victory, scoring a run in the ninth Chapman. ting better the more we are out their sixth consecutive College Hockey America tournament championship. She scored the fi rst goal of the semifi nal contest against Niagara and con- inning to end the game 5-4. With the introduction of on the fi eld and I think that even tributed by adding the game-winner against Wayne State 3:29 into overtime The Lakers would not be dis- freshmen and the loss of sev- though we are really young we to give the Lakers their third straight NCAA appearance. couraged and came back later eral key seniors, the Lakers look have good potential to do well in the afternoon to earn their to the leadership of veteran this season,” she said. Women’s hockey team of the week

The women’s hockey team won its sixth straight CHA championship by defeating Niagara 4-2 in the tournament semifi nals and then beating rival Rowing fi nishes preseason with high expectations Wayne State 2-1 in overtime in the fi nals. In the win over Niagara, senior One afternoon, a light row The increase in distance captain Stephanie Jones scored the game-winner 3:29 into regulation. By Anne Sobol became a two-hour, one-way meant an increase in travel and Staff writer Lundin named Atlantic Hockey goaltender of the week trek when the heavyweight eating expenses as well a loss of men took a wrong turn down two practice days, but the team Mercyhurst junior goaltender Matt Lundin was named Atlantic Hockey Asso- A change in location did not a fi nger of the lake, traveling made use of the time they had ciation goaltender of the week. His teammmates junior Matt Pierce and about 30 kilometers down the nonetheless. freshman Mike Gurtler were named to the league’s honor roll. All played key mean a change in practice inten- roles in the Lakers 4-1 and 2-1 wins over Canisius this past weekend that sity for the men’s and women’s Florida coast before realizing Peters said, “They look moved Mercyhurst into the fi nal fi ve in Rochester, N.Y. on March 14-16. rowing teams. the gaffe. strong, a very progressive team. Due to the extreme drought In Georgia the athletes had They learn quickly and work Women’s hockey players win CHA awards conditions in Georgia, the access to full kitchens in their extremely well together. The houseboats, so teammates dynamics overall contribute to Women’s hockey sophomore forward Meghan Agosta was named College teams’ usual secluded spot on Hockey America (CHA) Player of the Year during the annual year-end awards Lake Lanier was replaced with often grocery shopped and an environment where success ceremony held on the eve of the CHA Tournament this past weekend. Mean- the sunny skies and alligator- made meals together, which is a possibility.” while, freshman Vicki Bendus picked up CHA Rookie of the Year honors and infested waters of DeLand, was a great opportunity for The offi cial start of the senior Stephanie Jones was selected Student Athlete of the Year. Fla. Like any change there team bonding. Lakers’ spring season is on Achesinski Named GLIAC Freshman Of The Year came pros and cons to switch- Senior Melanie Peters said April 5 when they host the Mer- ing practice sites. they were also about a 15-minute cyhurst Invitational at Findley Freshman women’s basketball player Amy Achesinski was named the Great The coves of Lake Lanier drive from their launch site, as Lake, N.Y. Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Freshman of the Year, allowed the team to fi nd a gen- opposed to a three-minute jog The men will use this oppor- which was voted on by the conference coaches. In addition she was also named GLIAC South Division All-Conference Second Team, as she led the erally sheltered area somewhere when they traveled to Georgia. tunity to gain valuable racing Lakers averaging 16.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Achesinski also on the lake even on windy days, However, there were not all experience, while it will be the shot 58 percent from the fi eld. but these days in Florida limited cons in the location switch. women’s fi rst attempt in reach- where the coach boats could go “Some of the athletes felt ing their ultimate goal of gain- Smith fi nishes Career with Pair of GLIAC Honors because of manatee zones. that the warmer weather and ing a bid for NCAA national Senior men’s basketball player Terry Smith was named to the All-Great Lakes However manatees were surrounding civilization helped contention. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division First Team and the not the only creatures that the their mindset so they could con- The women took home gold All-GLIAC South Division Defensive Team. rowers had to look out for, since centrate on the workout instead in 2004 when they won the alligators also shared their lake. of the elements,” said Peters. NCAA championship in Sac- Laker Wrestlers move to 12th in Division II New to the Florida scenery, In between it all they still ramento, Calif. They followed The wrestling team moved up two spots to No. 12 in Division II, as fi ve Lakers they also encountered naviga- found time to take a trip to up in 2005 with silver on the will compete at nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which begins Friday. tional problems. Daytona Beach. same course. PAGE 22 SPORTS March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 23 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Women’s softball wins three straight Last week’s results... fi rst tournament win over future players to lead their team. Baseball starts strong, goes 7-4 Men’s ice hockey……………………...... …………...... Mar. 7, W 4-1, Canisius By Rhonda Marable PSAC conference opponent “Megan Houston and Jessica Mar. 8, W 2-1, Canisius Staff writer Clarion 9-0. McNurlen stepped up their game game of a doubleheader against Women’s hockey………………...... Mar. 7, W 4-2, Niagara By Brittany Jackett Mar. 8, W 2-1, Wayne State With momentum from the and led the team offensively this Wheeling Jesuit on Monday, Sports editor Men’s lacrosse………………...... Mar. 9, L 17-1, Le Moyne The Mercyhurst College big win, the Lakers came out weekend,” said Chapman. Feb. 25 with a pulled quad, Softball……………...... Mar. 8, L 5-4, Lander women’s softball team earned against Salem International on McNurlen, a senior outfi elder Stoll had already managed to Mar. 8, W 9-0, Clarion Mar. 9, W 7-2, Salem International three victories and just one loss Sunday morning and defeated and team captain is one of two At every level of sports all accumulate eight hits, four Mar. 9, W 5-3, Adelphi at the Francis Marion Invita- the Tigers 7-2. The Lakers seniors on the team. of the attention and interest doubles, two homeruns and Men’s volleyball…………………...... Mar 6, L 3-1, Ohio State tional in South Carolina over the completed the tournament that “All of our pitchers pitched typically surrounds the all-star seven RBI’s in only four full Mar. 8, L 3-0, Ball State weekend, evening out the season afternoon with a 5-3 victory at some point,” said Chapman. players, the starters. Rarely do games played. Women’s tennis…………………………...... Mar. 9, L 7-2, Niagara Women’s water polo...... Mar. 8, W 17-3, Penn State Behrend record 6-6. over Adelphi. “With so many young people we people hear about the players Stoll commented on his own Mar. 9, L 15-6, Michigan Due to rain cancellations the With the three wins the Lakers try to mix it up. We’ll continue to who, despite not starting every play prior to being injured. Lakers only played four out of improve to .500 on the season use all of the pitchers through- game, still attend practice each “I wasn’t being too anxious Lundin/Jones athletes of the week their six scheduled games for the despite having a young team. out the season.” day and work just as hard as the or chasing the pitcher’s pitch; I weekend, opening with a game “We’re looking at a whole dif- Junior pitcher Brit Strier starting line-up. waited til I got my pitch to hit. I Junior men’s hockey goaltender Matt Lundin made 69 stops over the week- end, as the Lakers advanced to the fi nal fi ve of the Atlantic Hockey Tour- against the Lander Bearcats. ferent team dynamic this year feels the team will continue to During the was looking to take advantage of nament. He helped Mercyhurst kill 17 of 18 power play opportunities for After a tied game in seven but we’re making steady prog- improve. Mercyhurst College scoring opportunities and create Canisius, including four 5-on-3 chances. innings, the Bearcats managed a ress” said assistant coach Erin “I think that we just keep get- baseball team’s opportunities for the team to Senior captain Stephanie Jones of women’s hockey helped the Lakers to victory, scoring a run in the ninth Chapman. ting better the more we are out annual spring break help us win.” their sixth consecutive College Hockey America tournament championship. She scored the fi rst goal of the semifi nal contest against Niagara and con- inning to end the game 5-4. With the introduction of on the fi eld and I think that even trip to Florida tributed by adding the game-winner against Wayne State 3:29 into overtime The Lakers would not be dis- freshmen and the loss of sev- though we are really young we the importance of to give the Lakers their third straight NCAA appearance. couraged and came back later eral key seniors, the Lakers look have good potential to do well having a squad in the afternoon to earn their to the leadership of veteran this season,” she said. with more than just Women’s hockey team of the week a solid starting The women’s hockey team won its sixth straight CHA championship by line-up was defeating Niagara 4-2 in the tournament semifi nals and then beating rival Rowing fi nishes preseason with high expectations vital to Wayne State 2-1 in overtime in the fi nals. In the win over Niagara, senior One afternoon, a light row The increase in distance the trip’s captain Stephanie Jones scored the game-winner 3:29 into regulation. By Anne Sobol became a two-hour, one-way meant an increase in travel and success. Staff writer trek when the heavyweight eating expenses as well a loss of During Lundin named Atlantic Hockey goaltender of the week Catrina Spano photo men took a wrong turn down two practice days, but the team the team’s Mercyhurst junior goaltender Matt Lundin was named Atlantic Hockey Asso- A change in location did not a fi nger of the lake, traveling made use of the time they had fi rst week Freshman Jonathan Keppler gets one of his seven base hits helping the Lakers achieve some early season success during Mercyhurst’s spring break trip to Florida. ciation goaltender of the week. His teammmates junior Matt Pierce and about 30 kilometers down the nonetheless. of games four key components freshman Mike Gurtler were named to the league’s honor roll. All played key mean a change in practice inten- roles in the Lakers 4-1 and 2-1 wins over Canisius this past weekend that sity for the men’s and women’s Florida coast before realizing Peters said, “They look were sidelined due to injury, moved Mercyhurst into the fi nal fi ve in Rochester, N.Y. on March 14-16. rowing teams. the gaffe. strong, a very progressive team. including fi rst baseman and numbers offensively as well with defensively,” he said. dominating performances and Due to the extreme drought In Georgia the athletes had They learn quickly and work senior co-captain Jeff Stoll, seven hits. Also during the doubleheader victories over DI powerhouses Women’s hockey players win CHA awards conditions in Georgia, the access to full kitchens in their extremely well together. The senior right fi elder Joe Luli, Red-shirt junior Scott Monzel, against Wheeling, Luli pulled his – Bonaventure, who the current houseboats, so teammates dynamics overall contribute to sophomore left fi elder Trey who was sidelined last season due hamstring, which sent him to the seniors lost to their freshman Women’s hockey sophomore forward Meghan Agosta was named College teams’ usual secluded spot on Hockey America (CHA) Player of the Year during the annual year-end awards Lake Lanier was replaced with often grocery shopped and an environment where success Bennett and senior utility to Tommy John surgery but has bench after starting the season year 17-2, and Mount St. Mary’s ceremony held on the eve of the CHA Tournament this past weekend. Mean- the sunny skies and alligator- made meals together, which is a possibility.” player Josh Schmidt. had a strong start with 16 hits, hitting .417 in four starts. University. while, freshman Vicki Bendus picked up CHA Rookie of the Year honors and infested waters of DeLand, was a great opportunity for The offi cial start of the Prior to leaving play due to four doubles, 12 RBI’s and a Just two days later, during The trip to Florida clearly senior Stephanie Jones was selected Student Athlete of the Year. Fla. Like any change there team bonding. Lakers’ spring season is on injury, Stoll had been off to homerun, was impressed the game against Division I showed the team’s strong Achesinski Named GLIAC Freshman Of The Year came pros and cons to switch- Senior Melanie Peters said April 5 when they host the Mer- a nearly impeccable start. by the freshmen who St. Bonaventure University, potential for the upcoming ing practice sites. they were also about a 15-minute cyhurst Invitational at Findley Head coach Joe Spano came into play during Bennett followed suit and pulled season. Freshman women’s basketball player Amy Achesinski was named the Great The coves of Lake Lanier drive from their launch site, as Lake, N.Y. spoke highly of Stoll’s the trip. his hamstring, leaving only one- With the excellent Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Freshman of the Year, allowed the team to fi nd a gen- opposed to a three-minute jog The men will use this oppor- start to the season. “We lost a lot of third of the starting outfi eld combination of experience and which was voted on by the conference coaches. In addition she was also Although when they traveled to Georgia. tunity to gain valuable racing “I’ve never seen key players early in healthy. depth, Spano is pleased with named GLIAC South Division All-Conference Second Team, as she led the erally sheltered area somewhere his presence However, there were not all experience, while it will be the anyone have a the trip, but they Stepping to the plate to what he sees. Lakers averaging 16.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Achesinski also on the lake even on windy days, on the fi eld and shot 58 percent from the fi eld. cons in the location switch. women’s fi rst attempt in reach- start like he [the freshmen] replace the injured men were “Considering all of the but these days in Florida limited at the plate would be “Some of the athletes felt ing their ultimate goal of gain- [Stoll] did, he stepped it up sophomore Greg Turk, red-shirt injuries suffered, it was still one where the coach boats could go missed, the players who Smith fi nishes Career with Pair of GLIAC Honors that the warmer weather and ing a bid for NCAA national came out so when called sophomore John Blike, who hit of the most successful spring because of manatee zones. were called upon to come surrounding civilization helped contention. strong,” upon, and did a two-run, walk-off homerun to trips, and hopefully the success Senior men’s basketball player Terry Smith was named to the All-Great Lakes However manatees were off of the bench showed skill their mindset so they could con- The women took home gold Spano really well both win the fi rst Wheeling game and will continue throughout the Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division First Team and the not the only creatures that the and confi dence. All-GLIAC South Division Defensive Team. centrate on the workout instead in 2004 when they won the said. offensively and freshman Craig Denman, who season,” he said. rowers had to look out for, since Freshman Jonathan Keppler of the elements,” said Peters. NCAA championship in Sac- hit the game-winning single Currently the team stands alligators also shared their lake. was called on to fi ll some of Laker Wrestlers move to 12th in Division II In between it all they still ramento, Calif. They followed during the C.W. Post contest. at 7-4 with a trip to Salem New to the Florida scenery, Before the voids created and not only found time to take a trip to up in 2005 with silver on the Each provided considerable International in Salem, W. Va. The wrestling team moved up two spots to No. 12 in Division II, as fi ve Lakers they also encountered naviga- leaving played excellent defensively will compete at nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which begins Friday. Daytona Beach. same course. contributions to the team’s scheduled for this weekend. tional problems. the fi rst at second base, but put up PAGE 24 SPORTS March 12, 2008 Laker sports

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