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Vol. 79 No. 7 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 November 2, 2005

THE MERCIAD Jump-start your career

“Freshmen and sophomores By Corrie Thearle can establish valuable con- News editor tacts for part-time or summer employment opportunities,” said Many seniors eagerly await the Bob Hvezda, Director of Career day when they receive their fi rst Services. job offer. These students should attend On Thursday, Nov. 3, these dressed in corporate casual students may not have to wait attire. any longer. Underclassmen should not The Offi ce of Career Services is worry if they do not have a holding the 14th annual Career/ complete resume. They should Job Fair in the Mercyhurst Ath- request a buisness card from a letic Center. rep. to forward a resume at a This is the biggest career fair future date. to date with 119 organizations Seniors who are seeking full Katie McAdams/Photo editor participating in the event. time employment should bring Katie McAdams/Photo editor Dr. Thomas Gamble addresses college community in PAC. From American Eagle Outfi t- at least 20 copies of their resume Eric Mead discussed employment with recruiter Jim Voss. ters to the U.S. Coast Guard, on good paper. over 225 campaigning repre- These students should dress only career fair held during the become continually competitive sentatives are looking to hire professionally and be prepared fall in this area. and marketable.” Gamble named Mercyhurst students. to make a great first impres- Another reason is due to the Junior Maeve Kelly expressed The fair is not limited to gradu- sion. tireless efforts of the Offi ce of her satisfaction with the personal ating seniors, the entire student Hvezda commented that, “A Career Services. attention she received from 11th president body is highly encouraged to fi rm handshake, enthusiasm and “The offi ce of Career Services Career Services. attend. a good attitude are factors that is very pro-student,” Hvezda “Mr. Hvezda is demi-God excellent academic programs, a Not only is the fair an ideal representatives notice immedi- said. in the world of internships. By Joshua Wilwohl wealth of administrative expe- ately. Employers hire people “As we look at servicing the Without his guiding hand and Editor-in-chief setting for professional employ- rience, wonderful students, a ment, there are opportunities they like.” student population, we want to eloquent writing style that is best committed board, and a clear for freshmen, sophomores and This year’s career fair has provide them with every oppor- seen through student resumes, After months of deliberations, vision of what is important. juniors to obtain internships and attracted a large number of tunity to secure employment on the Board of Trustees and the Mercyhurst is a college with co-ops. organizations because it is the whatever level so that they can Please see Career on page 3 Presidential Search Committee many strengths.” have selected Dr. Thomas J. Marlene Mosco, chair for the Gamble as Mercyhurst’s 11th board, said the committee ini- president. tially planned for an outsider as Care to The announcement came president, but once the search Friday after a unanimous vote narrowed saw great potential by the board of trustees Thurs- with an in-house candidate. take a day. He will take offi ce March “We initially were thinking an 1, 2006. outsider is what we wanted to go Gamble was one of the three with,” she said. swim on fi nalists and the only in-house “But, once going through candidate for the position. the process and looking at 50 Gamble vowed to continue the resumes and narrowing it down campus? Mercyhurst legacy as begun and and seeing Dr. Gamble’s passion continued by his predecessors, and love for the college, we knew Dr. William P. Garvey and Dr. he was a good fi nalist and excel- By Dana Moderick Contributing writer Michael McQuillen. lent candidate.” “Due to the effort and com- The college’s 10th president, mitment of many people, Dr. Michael McQuillen, sup- A recent survey conducted Mercyhurst College is a fine ports the board’s decision and by a Prinicples of Marketing and strong institution,” he said sees Gamble as an excellent class on Mercyhurst College at the PAC. successor. main campus showed that 43 “It has an exceptional faculty, Please see Gamble on page 3 percent of students would prefer a swimming pool be added to the current work out facilities. The right choice One such area for the pool being fl oated around campus anyone else’s,” Schuler said. is the land at the Parade Street By Lakyn Bianco “A lot of the time the spotlight entrance by the Mercy Suites. Contributing writer was on Dan and me,” Jasper The land has been used an explained. an open park since last year Senior Representative Aisha Their role was to represent when Erie city zoning reula- Melissa Jack/Features editor Jasper and President Dan Schuler and express the opinions and tions pevented its use as a Jeff Tullis, Jorge Montero, Zach Bell, Chad Ward and Kyle Bogucki want a pool. played important roles on the thoughts of Mercyhurst stu- parking lot. Presidential Search Committee dents. Thomas Billingsley, the exec- student body, have numerous opportunity to be involved in in selecting the new president “I took it upon myself as a stu- utive vice-president for the THE ideas as to what would benefi t the process of deciding what of the college. dent to make sure our opinions administration, said the lot is the college most. happens with the land, we Jasper and Schuler both felt were refl ected throughout the too small for a pool. Merciad Last year, MSG conducted a certianly feel it is a space that they could express their opinions entire search process,” Jasper “There is not enough space SPECIAL REPORT student poll asking members could be used signifi cantly by without hesitation at the com- said. in the empty lot to put a swim- of the Mercyhurst community the student body.” mittee meetings and that they “The college has reached the ming pool,” he said. He added with it.” what they would like to do with Either option would benefi t were taken seriously. end of our last set of strategic that the school is not opposed The land is classifi ed as R1, the land. Mercyhurst athletes. “I felt very open to voice my goals and I feel that the next to adding a pool on campus, which means it can only be An enormous amount of Several students contacted by opinion and I was received well president needs to know exactly but rather that it hopes to get used for residential housing feedback and enthusiasm came the Merciad favor putting a pool by the entire committee. where the college is headed and one in future years. or an urban park. Right now, and the most popular responses on the lot. If I didn’t always speak up how to effectively take it there. Finding a use for the land the administration is discussing were to add a swimming pool A swimming pool would they would ask me how I felt.” “Following vision, I felt the involves more than keeping the with a local landscaper what or tennis courts. “As a part of be especially useful for the Jasper said. most necessary qualities were a neighbors happy, he said. do to with the land while stay- our constituency service last men and women’s water polo When it came down to the person with a deep understand- “We bought the land with the ing within the zoning regula- year we surveyed students and teams who have to travel 30 final decision of who would ing and value for the mission and intention of putting something tions. recieved a great deal of excite- minutes a day to their practices become president of the col- history of the college, someone benefi cial for the college there. Before President Dr. William ment for a swimming pool,” at the Mercyhurst North East lege the opinions of Jasper and who is passionate and has expe- We know parking is a big issue Garvey retired in February he said MSG Treasurer Ryan Campus. Schuler, who represented the rience in Catholic higher educa- and we bought property along asked Mercyhurst Student Palm. “We were ready to move When asked if he had been entire student body, were placed tion, an advocate of the arts, a Parade Street with the inten- Government to fi nd out from forward, but unfortunatley due approached with any proposals in high regard. someone who values a positive tion of doing so. However, students what they want to do to the circumstances of that for a pool in the area, Billings- “I felt equal to the other com- working relationship with all we were unaware of the zoning with the property. MSG, as time nothing happened. ley stated he had not heard mittee members, and my opin- regulations that also came well as many members of the “We would welcome the Please see Students on page 3 ion was valued just as much as Please see MSG on page 3 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005

NEWS To contact: [email protected] A workshop of knowledge World Briefs Valuable information divulged at the Teaching and Learning Expo International news These workshops were pre- presented was entitled “Balanc- By Katie Walker sented by members of the Mer- ing Life Inside and Out of the Contributing writer cyhurst Education Department Classroom.” This gave the audi- Compiled by along with a few local teachers ence an opportunity to learn how Corrie Thearle Libby resigns On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Mer- and administrators. to manage their classrooms, their U.S. Vice President Dick cyhurst Education Department Mercyhurst faculty members personal life and stress that oc- Cheney has appointed his coun- in conjunction with the Council that participated in this event curs in the education fi eld. sel David Addington as chief for Exceptional Children and were Dr. Phil Belfiore, Jean The event received positive of staff to replace Lewis Libby. Kappa Delta Pi, presented to the Malthaner, Dr. Steve Ranson, feedback from all those who at- Libby was indicted in the CIA Mercyhurst Community a Teach- Judy Matthews and Dr. Gae tended, and many felt they gained leak investigation. ing and Learning Expo. Anderson-Miller. fi rst hand teaching expertise right Cheney also appointed John “Kappa Delta Pi students The topics of the workshops on the Mercyhurst campus. Hannah, who has served on wanted to host a learning fair to ranged from Creative Classroom Auld explained that, “This his national security staff since provide real world experts’ ad- Management to a workshop that project was completely student March 2001, as assistant to the vice to students on the practical focused on helping students driven, and it wouldn’t have vice president for national secu- strategies for teaching,” said Ruth identify and develop their own happened if students had not rity affairs. Auld, instructor of Special Edu- teaching styles. wanted it. The appointments came after cation. She helped plan the event The workshops provided stu- “It is a great example of the Libby was indicted on Friday and also conducted a workshop dents an opportunity to listen kinds of leadership opportunities on one count of obstruction of at the Expo. to those in the education fi eld students receive at Mercyhurst,” justice, two of perjury and two The Expo ran from 9:30 a.m.- discuss how to become success- she said. of making false statements. 1:30 p.m. and featured three ful in the classroom and work The Expo was attended by He resigned and left the White different sessions in which par- productively and effi ciently with more than 60 education majors Katie McAdams/Photo editor House. He will make his fi rst ap- ticipants could attend workshops students. and was also open to students Ruth Auld conducted a work- pearance in court on Thursday. on a variety of topics. One of the other workshops from Edinboro and Gannon. shop on storytelling.

Iraq bombing raises death toll Forensic science takes center stage At least 20 people have been killed after a car bomb exploded in the experts is like “googilizing,” he southern Iraqi port city of Basra. “Twenty people, mostly civilians, By Joshua Wilwohl said. “They seek out who is the Editor-in-chief were killed and 45 wounded in the car bomb attack in a crowded best on their fi eld through simply market in Basra,” an Interior Ministry source said. searching on sites like Google,” Earlier, six US troops were killed by bombs near Baghdad, mak- Mercyhurst’s Applied Forensic Dirkmaat said. ing October the bloodiest month for the United States in Iraq since Science director, Dr. Dennis His national recognition, how- January. The source, who did not wish to be named, says the toll Dirkmaat, will be featured on ever, beyond the Discovery will probably climb higher. the Discovery Health channel in Channel. December. Dirkmaat is a member of The program, “Skeleton Sto- DMORT, the Disaster Mortuary Alito nominated ries,” will feature four of Dirk- Operational Response Team, that maat’s cases that highlight the responds to any national, fatal United States President George ever-growing popularity of fo- Contributed photo disaster and who recently re- W. Bush has nominated staunch rensic anthropology. Dr. Dirkmaat identifi ed Katrina victims of the disaster. sponded to Hurricane Katrina. conservative Samuel Alito to the The featured cases include a Dirkmaat spent two weeks in current vacancy on the nation’s house fi re from 1986, another crime scene processing to docu- mock scenes from the cases,” he conjunction with DMORT in Supreme Court. house fire where a body was mentation,” Dirkmaat said. said. “And it’s a chance to show- Gulf Port, Mississippi, working It is Bush’s second attempt buried in a house and a case in Dirkmaat said several forensic case our distinctive programs, in- in a morgue identifying victims to fi ll the vacancy, after his fi rst Pittsburgh of scattered human science students were involved cluding our undergraduate major and working with teams recover- choice was scuttled by his own remains. in the filming and the recon- in applied forensic science and ing bodies. party. “I see this as an opportunity to struction of mock scenes on our new master’s in forensic and “We all have specialties in Alito has a long conservative portray the crucial role of archae- campus. biological anthropology.” DMORT,” he said. “There is a judicial record, making him ology in forensic investigation, “This is a good opportunity for Dirkmaat said the process list, they call you and you respond more acceptable to Republicans from excavation techniques to our students who will work on Discovery Health takes to fi nd for a two-week period.” than the President’s fi rst, failed nominee Harriet Miers. “And his long career in public service has given him an extraor- dinary breadth of experience,” Bush said. Alito is likely to appeal to Republicans, but Democrats consider this a provocative ap- pointment because he is known as such a staunch conservative.

India bombing

Indian Prime Minister Manmo- han Singh says there are indica- tions that the weekend bomb blasts in the capital, New Delhi, had links with militant groups in Pakistan. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s offi ce said he told this to Pakistan’s President, Pervez Musharraf, when General Musharraf called him to offer his condolences. Sixty people were killed and scores injured when the bombs went off at busy Delhi markets. The Prime Minister’s statement did not specify what the bombing links were to Pakistani militants.

Bird fl u strikes woman in Thailand Thailand has confi rmed its 20th human case of the deadly H5N1 bird fl u virus, after tests on a 50-year-old woman were positive, a government health offi cial said on Monday. “The Siriraj hospital this evening confi rmed a 50-year-old woman is confi rmed as having H5N1,” Thawat Suntrajarn, director general of the Department of Disease Control told AFP. “She became infected while cleaning the area where her backyard chickens live,” he said. “She is fi ne and under treatment at hospital now.”

U.N. pressure on Syria

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously endorsed calls for Syria to co-operate fully with an inquiry into the death of former Lebanese PM Rafi k Hariri. However, the resolution’s spon- sors; the U.S., France and the UK dropped a specifi c threat of sanc- tions at the last minute in order to win support. Instead, the resolution warns of “further action if necessary.” Prime Minister Rafi k Hariri. November 2, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News The future lies in the past Making a difference gave lectures to the teachers from Mercyhurst graduate continues to volunteer service By Chelsea Boothe Corry area. Copy editor Having just been awarded the astonishing amount of commit- grant, the Erie school district is By Stephanie Williams ment and community service Contributing writer Three years ago Dr. Michael still in the recruiting process. is no new experience to Hugh Federici, a political science pro- Federici is really excited about Gallagher. fessor, applied for the Teaching PROJECT TEACH, because “it Hugh Gallagher, a 2004 gradu- A previously active member American History grant offered is a wonderful opportunity to fi x ate of Mercyhurst College, is of Mercyhurst Campus Ministry, by the U.S. Department of Edu- what’s wrong.” currently spending the year as Gallagher has completed many cation. He also stressed that this pro- an active member of the Jesuit projects centered on community The objective of the grant was gram is really good for the educa- Volunteer Corps. service. to partner a university or college tion majors at Mercyhurst. “We Presently situated in Portland, One of the greatest examples with a local school district to help are trying at various points to Oregon, he now works for New of these was his deep involve- File Photo deepen the knowledge of high pull in education majors who will Avenues for Youth. This particu- ment in the Mercyhurst chapter Hugh Gallagher school and middle school teach- someday be history teachers so lar volunteer-based organization of Habitat for Humanity. ers of American history. File Photo when they do student-teach they is responsible for offering an Once a year, along with other Dr. Michael Federici his bright personality he always Federici turned in two applica- can be paired with an enthusiastic alternative to street life and pro- Mercyhurst volunteers, he would added a fun and spirited atmo- tions, one for the Erie district half a million dollars to start and motivated teacher [from this vides youth with a safe environ- travel to a particular city and sphere to whatever project he and the other for the Corry area a similar program for the Erie program].” ment conducive to promoting spend a week building shelters was working on. school district. school district. It will also be good for this responsibility, independence and for those in need of a home. In fact, according to Sister Geri, He was unsuccessful in obtain- PROJECT TEACH is a unique school because it “helps bolster a valuable sense of self-worth. He not only continued to serve people still claim, “. . . Hugh has ing a grant for the Erie school opportunity for “teaching ex- the reputation of the college that As one of the group’s volun- as a member of the executive to come back! Habitat is not the district, but his application for cellence in American Consti- should help our education majors teers, Gallagher provides many board of the Mercyhurst chapter same without him.” the Corry area district was ac- tutional History.’’ It is a three get better jobs.” of Portland’s homeless youth of Habitat for Humanity, but Although they miss him greatly, cepted. He was awarded a little year program that begins with Federici explained, “This mat- with a mentor by motivating Gallagher was also the one who they are all sure he is now adding under a million dollars to begin recruitment. ters a great deal. I have put my them to explore beyond the drove the volunteers to the vari- the same aspect of fun and com- PROJECT TEACH in the Corry The fi rst part of the PROJECT heart and soul into it.” limitations of street life. Also, he ous cities and locations of where mitment in his work in Portland. area district. TEACH conference took place “It has been a wonderful op- encourages and counsels youth they planned to volunteer. After all, as Sister Geri also stated, Federici successfully revised this July on campus. Mercyhurst portunity and I am thankful for on issues such as job retention Always one to encourage peo- “He is one of the funniest kids the Erie application and on Oct. faculty members along with it,” he commented. and career awareness. ple to smile, Gallagher gave I’ve ever met.” 1 he was awarded a little under scholars from all over the nation Surprisingly, however, this much more than his time. With Career MSG members speak for student body Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the college. “When it came down to the last three Mercyhurst students would surely “I made sure to PR the student forums candidates we went around the room, not receive the wonderful intern- constituencies of the college campus by as well as the open community forums and had the opportunity to hear from ships that they have had over the maintaining open communication,” she to let people know that this was their op- each member of the committee and one past years. Every student should said. portunity to see what the candidates were by one we got to say what strengths and make an appointment with Ca- Schuler said he felt the school needed about,” Jasper said. weaknesses we thought each candidate reer Services before they venture a president who would take the time to It wasn’t until students had the chance held,” Jasper said. out into the job market.” listen to students and someone whom stu- to hear the candidates speak that they As members of the committee, Jasper The Career/Job Fair begins at dents would feel comfortable talking to. could share with Jasper and Schuler their and Schuler both had the chance to share 1 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. “Initially, I thought we needed someone own specifi c and educated opinions about their opinions of each of the candidates on Thursday. who was open and responsive to students, whom they thought would serve the col- while representing the student body. Students can register in the someone who would listen to our con- lege best as president. “It was a huge learning experience for lobby of the Athletic Center cerns,” he said. “Aisha and I talked with each other a me. I could have never gained this type of upon arrival. They will receive Throughout the process the student lot toward the end of the process and experience from any class or internship,” a map detailing where all the body was curious as to what kind of can- our responsibility was to choose the best she said. organizations are located. didates the committee was considering. president for Mercyhurst as a whole,” “Just going through the interviewing It is important to check out “All along the process, students wanted Schuler said. process I learned so much about resumes, the listing of organizations and to know if the candidates were internal, “It took a lot of research and time to interviews, and how one should handle Katie McAdams/Photo editor company links on the internet at members of the faculty, and because fi nd the perfect president. It was our job oneself diplomatically and politically Aisha Jasper and Dan Schuler repre- www.mercyhurst.edu/job_fair. of the confi dentiality agreement I just to fi t the pieces together and fi nd who while trying to obtain a job. I wouldn’t sented the students. Hvezda commented that, “My couldn’t answer until the last three can- would be the best president for Mercy- have this type of edge going into the sincere appreciation would go didates were publicly announced,” Jasper hurst,” Jasper said. business world next year if it wasn’t for out to Mercyhurst students if said. The committee went through the re- this experience,” she said. Mercyhurst. they genuinely participate in the After the fi nal three candidates were search process, reviewed applications Through the committee process, Jasper “The fact they let students have such a Career/Job Fair.” announced students shared with Jasper and resumes and interviewed prospective and Schuler both played important roles huge part of the selection process meant their opinions of who would best serve presidential candidates. during the selection of the president of a lot,” Jasper said. Gamble Students seek use for empty lot on Parade Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 hockey) rink. While we use it for 25 varsity teams as possible back Megan Terry, “It would be great Lindsay Kezlarian stated, “I think “The board made an excel- practice and have priority we also to campus. Last year it was able to have the pool for practice and a lot of people would like a pool lent decision,” he said. “Tom is any new information. “We wel- have open skates for the public to add to the campus a baseball games because it would save us here. Everyone here exercises excellent. He has all the qualities come and are open to any good to come in and use it. The pool diamond for the men’s baseball an hour a day travel time plus gas and I think it would really be a to become a president; we are in ideas the students may have for could be for the team, students team and renovate the soccer money for the school to get out to tool for us students to use and it good hands.” the land. However right now we and faculty and people in Erie.” fi eld housing both the women North East. But it could also be could benefi t the community.” Gamble plans to focus on the are somewhat at a ‘stand-still’ Billingsley added, “There is and men’s teams. used for sports med to do aquatic While construction on the future and take the college to with what we are able to do with not enough space in the empty There are still teams such as therapy. The community could land is on hold for awhile, MSG new heights. the land.” lot to put a swimming pool.” water polo that practice and have swim classes. There are so and the administration are con- “We will identify academic Women’s ice hockey player and He also stated that the school is host home events off campus many benefi ts a pool would bring tinuing efforts to turn the area programs for the west county senior Samantha Shirley said, “I not opposed to adding a pool on grounds. The efforts of the stu- to the whole school.” behind the Mercy Suites into an campus and take us to the next think it’s a great idea. It would campus, but rather that they hope dent government are appreciated Athletes and non-athletes alike area that can be benefi cial to the level as a high quality of liberal add to the athletics knowing we to get one in future years. among these athletes. support the idea of a swimming Mercyhurst Community. They arts.” had another team on campus. Recently the school has been Women’s water polo player pool being added to the campus. welcome and encourage ideas Gamble also noted he will strive It would be similar to the (ice trying to move as many of the Junior, sports medicine major Senior communications major from the student body. to increase and improve student quality and diversity throughout the college’s campuses. “We will drive up applications to over 3,000 students allowing us to improve student quality on the Erie campus and to increase the diversity of our student body.” he said. “We will expand, support and publicly celebrate the accom- plishments of our students and faculty especially in the areas of scholarship, artistic production, research and service to the com- munity. “We will expand programs and enrollment at Mercyhurst North East, work to increase the number and success of transfers from Mercyhurst North East to the Erie campus.” Gamble said he looks forward to beginning his new top posi- tion at the college. “We have an exciting future ahead of us,” he said. “I see all of us; students, trustees, faculty, alums, associ- ates, administrators and staff en- tering that future together, with vigor, with our commitments intact, and with a deep apprecia- tion for the sisters, who 80 years ago, converted a wind swept hill overlooking Erie, Pennsylvania into Mercyhurst College.” PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Overcoming everyday obstacles

Moore agrees, though, that Hogan to get around campus. to send a passenger fl ying. tivities. She never got involved By Merissa Frank Mercyhurst isn’t the best campus Things many people take for Bringing her scooter to school with sports, she mentioned, with Contributing writer for a disabled person. Hogan granted, like uneven sidewalks. winter term was a bit tricky. a slightly remorseful tone hidden said she wouldn’t recommend Small repairs like that go a long Only a few weeks into the begin- in her voice. If you’ve seen a scooter tearing Mercyhurst to anyone com- way for Hogan. ning of the term, snow coated A big challenge for her was across campus at fi ve mph, then pletely wheelchair bound. Both “I know what I could get, the entire campus. Hogan said getting a driver’s license. It was you’ve seen Sonya Hogan. mentioned that some of the but I don’t ask for what I could maintenance is pretty good about a hard obstacle for her, but she No, she’s not being lazy cruis- older buildings on campus are get. Other thoughts occupy my keeping the sidewalks clean, but said, “I never thought about it, ing around campus. Hogan has much harder to make handicap mind and I forget for the time that fi rst snow caught them off- it never occurred to me that I muscular dystrophy (MD). More accessible, like Old Main and being,” said Hogan, as though guard. couldn’t do. People underesti- specifi cally, she has limb-girdle Egan Hall. she didn’t want to disrupt life at Her scooter got stuck in the mate me.” muscular dystrophy (LGMD). State schools get federal money Mercyhurst. slush, but after that it was easy LGMD, according to mdausa. to ensure handicap accessibil- Hogan pledged to be an ambas- going. Hogan joked about getting org, is one of nine types of MD ity. Moore said the possibility sador, though she didn’t make it, chains for her tires. that affects the muscles around of Mercyhurst getting any aid but she honestly questioned how Another perk about the scoot- the shoulders and hips. Katie McAdams/Photo editor is basically impossible. Though it would work if she had made it. er? Hogan’s not a morning It’s a genetic disease that is Sonya navigates the side- when donations are made to the How would tours go? Would she person by any means, so it gives slow-progressing and inherited walks on campus. school, they are used to add bits ride around on her scooter then her those extra few precious from faulty genes from either one and pieces to the lacking handi- continually get off and on? minutes of sleep, because or both parents. The muscles get people with MD are wheelchair cap accessibilities. “It’s frustrating but at the her interior design major weaker and don’t grow from the bound, but she can walk. She’s State schools have to be com- same time it’s not limited me too is always keeping her shoulders outward. found little tricks that help her pletely accessible since they get much,” said Hogan, occasion- busy, spending nights in Other forms of MD affect get around, but some buildings state money, which is why it’s so ally crossing her arms or slightly the lab. vital organs like the heart or dia- are just a no-go. hard to get Mercyhurst at their fi dgeting. Of course, there phragm, which lead to a shorter McAuley Hall isn’t a good place level. Of course, there are always have been the “Why life for many of the people with to be for someone who can’t take Moore said that “it’s still a weird looks. Hogan said there me?” moments in MD. the stairs regularly. There is only priority to myself and to the ad- was an older lady who said Hogan’s life, but she Though Hogan was only diag- a small service elevator. Egan ministration” to help all individu- something along the lines of, feels luckier than most nosed when she was two years and Old Main feel treacherous als. In one case, a room in Egan “Oh, bless your heart!” With people who have MD. old, she’s had LGMD her whole because the elevators are so old. and Warde Townhouse eight the funny looks, though, comes Many of them die in their life. But it’s never stopped her. And the elevator in the Student added “all the appropriate safety helpfulness. teen years because of the Hogan said she’s always been Union is a bit smelly. measures“ for a hearing impaired “Everyone is helpful,” says severity of the disease. independent to try and prove to Hogan gets around, though. young woman a few years ago Hogan, “especially when an She is very religious and people that her disease is a physi- Even though the elevators seem which cost about $20,000. international student ran back doesn’t look at her disease as cal barrier, not a mental one. ancient and unsafe to some, they “Mercyhurst is always commit- to open a door for me. It makes a curse. At the same time, she Hogan moved to Erie this sum- are inspected regularly, a required ting signifi cant dollars to ensure it better.” feels like she isn’t living up to her mer to live with her boyfriend and state law. The certifi cates may not things are accessible,” Moore Hogan has a pretty sunny full potential. “I don’t try to get his mom. She is originally from be displayed in all of them, but said. outlook on life. With every little out and change the world. It’s St. Marys, Pa, though. When she they are located in the Mainte- MSG had a committee to anecdote, she’d smile and laugh. made me appreciate life.” lives at home, she has to deal with nance offi ce. help move handicap accessibil- There was one especially funny Hogan does not really feel things other people might take Hogan said that since Mercy- ity along, but it got put on the story that seemed to bring a big like she could be a role for granted, like stairs. hurst is so limited in its handicap back burner. Hogan said she grin to her face. She didn’t have model for another per- At Mercyhurst, Hogan is a accessibility students who are would like to be a part of the her scooter fi rst term last year, son with MD. “I don’t sophomore interior design major. wheelchair bound wouldn’t give a committee. but when it came for the winter feel like I do enough for For fun, she spent the summer second thought to the school. “It After all, wouldn’t having term, the girls in Egan Hall de- somebody to look up to working for the Governor’s reduces diversity,” she said. someone with a disability on the cided to have scooter races. me. It’s as if I don’t ac- School, crocheting and trying to According to Tyrone Moore, committee be helpful in deciding Hogan didn’t tell them there knowledge my disability. learn to knit. assistant vice president of Ad- what actions would be most ef- was a switch on the back that I don’t do enough.” But is Mercyhurst really a ministration, Mercyhurst is fective for Mercyhurst? shifts the scooter from automatic Though Hogan crochets handicap accessible place? Not slowly “pecking away” at adding There are little every day things to manual. When the switch hap- and is working on knitting, as much as it could be. Hogan handicap accessible features, but that need minor repairs that pens, the scooter comes to an she never really tried her hand has triumphed, though. Many it’s a cost prohibitive procedure. could make it so much easier for abrupt halt and has the potential at any other extracurricular ac- Criminal justice takes aim Students perfect their shooting skills

By Melissa Jack Features editor

The Mercyhurst Criminal Jus- tice Club has started getting instruction from two college offi - cials on how to handle fi rearms. The students went to the Key- stone Gun Club on East 28th Street on Oct. 29 with advisor Dr. Art Aman and Deputy Chief Al Copeland, from Mercyhurst College’s Police and Safety. Copeland lead an hour-long discussion and session on how to safely handle a gun, and explained the different guns and how to Photo courtesy of Jordanna Lehman shoot and aim. Club president Jeremy Lucca fi res a shotgun. After this, the members of the club had the experience of us- Sam Smolarek, Jenna Kauffman, hands since in the criminal justice ing a gun fi rst-hand in the Gun Nick Testa, James Webb, Sarah fi eld, we will all more than likely Club’s shooting range. Miskell, Kyle Horvam and Alex be carrying a gun in our futures,” The members of the club Vitale. said Jordanna Lehman. who participated were president “This was a great experience They were given the chance Jeremy Lucca; vice president for everyone involved, if they to shoot a revolver, a .40 caliber Jordanna Lehman; fi nancial sec- have shot before or have not, be- Smith & Wesson, a .45 caliber retary Briana Sullivan; and eight cause it gave them at least some Glock and a 16-gauge shotgun. other students, Nola Hessom, experience with a gun in their PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005 November 2, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES FEATURES To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] Overcoming everyday obstacles A healthier column Some people have a diffi cult (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL from one meal, whereas you With Jen Moore agrees, though, that Hogan to get around campus. to send a passenger fl ying. tivities. She never got involved time fi nding a place for their daily (good cholesterol). could enjoy more vegetables, By Merissa Frank Mercyhurst isn’t the best campus Things many people take for Bringing her scooter to school with sports, she mentioned, with serving of fruits and vegetables. This means that you should eat fruits and other lighter sources Contributing writer Then take the pit out, and spoon for a disabled person. Hogan granted, like uneven sidewalks. winter term was a bit tricky. a slightly remorseful tone hidden While it’s easy to grab a bag fat sources such as avocado, but of fat in a larger and more fi lling out the avocado. said she wouldn’t recommend Small repairs like that go a long Only a few weeks into the begin- in her voice. of chips at the Laker or a box don’t go overboard because fat quantity of food. You can peel it and cut it in half, If you’ve seen a scooter tearing Mercyhurst to anyone com- way for Hogan. ning of the term, snow coated A big challenge for her was of fries at McDonalds, in the is still present. Guacamole is an excellent but the fl esh is very slippery and across campus at fi ve mph, then pletely wheelchair bound. Both “I know what I could get, the entire campus. Hogan said getting a driver’s license. It was time that you drive or walk to As a rule of thumb, try to limit source of avocado, and is com- will get all over your hands. you’ve seen Sonya Hogan. mentioned that some of the but I don’t ask for what I could maintenance is pretty good about a hard obstacle for her, but she get those snacks, you could have saturated and trans fat intake. monly featured in a Hispanic Now that you know a bit more No, she’s not being lazy cruis- older buildings on campus are get. Other thoughts occupy my keeping the sidewalks clean, but said, “I never thought about it, made a tasty and more healthful Thirty percent of your calories diet. It can be used as a condi- about avocado, hurry up and ing around campus. Hogan has much harder to make handicap mind and I forget for the time that fi rst snow caught them off- it never occurred to me that I snack. consumed in a day should come ment on burritos, tacos, que- make this healthy and crowd- muscular dystrophy (MD). More accessible, like Old Main and being,” said Hogan, as though guard. couldn’t do. People underesti- If you need a new idea, avo- from fat, and avocado is a great sadillas and more, but also you pleasing snack! specifi cally, she has limb-girdle Egan Hall. she didn’t want to disrupt life at Her scooter got stuck in the mate me.” cado is your answer. source of that. can eat it on tortilla chips (watch muscular dystrophy (LGMD). State schools get federal money Mercyhurst. slush, but after that it was easy Avocado is an egg-shaped, dark Here’s an example of bad that you don’t eat a whole bag LGMD, according to mdausa. to ensure handicap accessibil- Hogan pledged to be an ambas- going. Hogan joked about getting green fruit with tough skin and a snacking: a Big Mac and a me- of chips while enjoying your org, is one of nine types of MD ity. Moore said the possibility sador, though she didn’t make it, chains for her tires. large, round pit in the center. dium fry contain 420 calories guacamole!) that affects the muscles around of Mercyhurst getting any aid but she honestly questioned how Another perk about the scoot- Although it consists of ap- from fat, which is 21 of your A ripe avocado will not be the shoulders and hips. Katie McAdams/Photo editor is basically impossible. Though it would work if she had made it. er? Hogan’s not a morning proximately 17% fat, which is 30% allotted fat intake for the hard; it will give a little when Katie McAdams/Photo editor It’s a genetic disease that is Sonya navigates the side- when donations are made to the How would tours go? Would she person by any means, so it gives more than most fruits, the fat is day if you are on a 2,000 calorie you squeeze it in the palm of Seniors Bill O’Dell and Jake Ross get ready to exchange slow-progressing and inherited walks on campus. school, they are used to add bits ride around on her scooter then her those extra few precious not terrible for you. The fat in an diet. The fat in these items is your hand. However, you do punches. from faulty genes from either one and pieces to the lacking handi- continually get off and on? minutes of sleep, because avocado is a monounsaturated mostly saturated. not want it to feel like Jell-O. or both parents. The muscles get people with MD are wheelchair cap accessibilities. “It’s frustrating but at the her interior design major fatty acid, which can lower LDL That is a lot of fat to come The easiest way to prepare it weaker and don’t grow from the bound, but she can walk. She’s State schools have to be com- same time it’s not limited me too is always keeping her is to cut around it, like you were shoulders outward. found little tricks that help her pletely accessible since they get much,” said Hogan, occasion- busy, spending nights in cutting the earth on its equator. Boxing fever Other forms of MD affect get around, but some buildings state money, which is why it’s so ally crossing her arms or slightly the lab. Healthy Snacking w/ Guacamole vital organs like the heart or dia- are just a no-go. hard to get Mercyhurst at their fi dgeting. Of course, there phragm, which lead to a shorter McAuley Hall isn’t a good place level. Of course, there are always have been the “Why hits the ‘Hurst; Ingredients life for many of the people with to be for someone who can’t take Moore said that “it’s still a weird looks. Hogan said there me?” moments in MD. the stairs regularly. There is only priority to myself and to the ad- was an older lady who said Hogan’s life, but she Though Hogan was only diag- a small service elevator. Egan ministration” to help all individu- something along the lines of, feels luckier than most 2 avocados, washed, pitted and smashed with the back of fi rst matches nosed when she was two years and Old Main feel treacherous als. In one case, a room in Egan “Oh, bless your heart!” With people who have MD. a fork old, she’s had LGMD her whole because the elevators are so old. and Warde Townhouse eight the funny looks, though, comes Many of them die in their ½ red onion, chopped into small pieces life. But it’s never stopped her. And the elevator in the Student added “all the appropriate safety helpfulness. teen years because of the 1 baseball-sized tomato, chopped. I usually remove the set for March Hogan said she’s always been Union is a bit smelly. measures“ for a hearing impaired “Everyone is helpful,” says severity of the disease. wettest parts of the seeds so the guacamole independent to try and prove to Hogan gets around, though. young woman a few years ago Hogan, “especially when an She is very religious and As freshman Trey Zeluff of isn’t too runny By Shelly Herron people that her disease is a physi- Even though the elevators seem Texas searched for his place at which cost about $20,000. international student ran back doesn’t look at her disease as 2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed in a garlic Contributing writer Mercyhurst, he found boxing. cal barrier, not a mental one. ancient and unsafe to some, they “Mercyhurst is always commit- to open a door for me. It makes a curse. At the same time, she press Hogan moved to Erie this sum- are inspected regularly, a required ting signifi cant dollars to ensure it better.” feels like she isn’t living up to her A long way from his family ½ Tablespoon lime juice mer to live with her boyfriend and state law. The certifi cates may not things are accessible,” Moore Hogan has a pretty sunny full potential. “I don’t try to get Red gloves, sweat dripping ev- and friends he needed to fi nd his mom. She is originally from be displayed in all of them, but said. outlook on life. With every little out and change the world. It’s erywhere, a mouth piece pressing something that would keep him St. Marys, Pa, though. When she they are located in the Mainte- MSG had a committee to anecdote, she’d smile and laugh. made me appreciate life.” 1 bag tortilla chips or any Mexican food that you would like on your teeth. These are all part busy and something that he en- lives at home, she has to deal with nance offi ce. help move handicap accessibil- There was one especially funny Hogan does not really feel to put it on. of the intense sport of boxing. joyed. An athlete for most of his things other people might take Hogan said that since Mercy- ity along, but it got put on the story that seemed to bring a big like she could be a role When most people think of life, Zeluff thought that boxing for granted, like stairs. hurst is so limited in its handicap back burner. Hogan said she grin to her face. She didn’t have model for another per- - Combine avocado, onion, tomato, garlic and stir well, until the consistency you desire is obtained. boxing these things come to would be perfect. At Mercyhurst, Hogan is a accessibility students who are would like to be a part of the her scooter fi rst term last year, son with MD. “I don’t Guacamole can vary from chunky to smooth. mind: Muhammad Ali, Mike “Boxing is one of the greatest sophomore interior design major. wheelchair bound wouldn’t give a committee. but when it came for the winter feel like I do enough for - Add lime juice until you are satisfi ed with the fl avor. Tyson and Rocky movies, but things to happen to me,” Zeluff For fun, she spent the summer second thought to the school. “It After all, wouldn’t having term, the girls in Egan Hall de- somebody to look up to - It’s best to let the guacamole sit covered with cling wrap in the refrigerator for at least half an hour, the fl avors Mercyhurst College has realized said. that boxing is much more than He attends grueling train- working for the Governor’s reduces diversity,” she said. someone with a disability on the cided to have scooter races. me. It’s as if I don’t ac- will combine better that way. School, crocheting and trying to According to Tyrone Moore, committee be helpful in deciding Hogan didn’t tell them there knowledge my disability. movies and publicity. ing sessions and avidly accepts - Do not be surprised if the top of the guacamole turns a brownish-green color, that is natural. I was told to learn to knit. assistant vice president of Ad- what actions would be most ef- was a switch on the back that I don’t do enough.” The college has created a box- criticism from his coaches. They But is Mercyhurst really a ministration, Mercyhurst is fective for Mercyhurst? shifts the scooter from automatic Though Hogan crochets always wash the pit and put it in the bowl with the prepared guacamole to prevent too much browning, but ing class open to all students. spend time with each participant handicap accessible place? Not slowly “pecking away” at adding There are little every day things to manual. When the switch hap- and is working on knitting, that might just be an old wives tale. Either way, it will taste great! Coaches Jay Powell and Al and tell them what their good as much as it could be. Hogan handicap accessible features, but that need minor repairs that pens, the scooter comes to an she never really tried her hand Zuck came to Mercyhurst with points are and where they need has triumphed, though. Many it’s a cost prohibitive procedure. could make it so much easier for abrupt halt and has the potential at any other extracurricular ac- high hopes to start a boxing to make improvements. “team.” Their guidance and coaching When training started, 24 stu- is an important part. “Jay and Al Fair trade proposed for Cafe Diem dents wanted to participate. do a really good job showing us Criminal justice takes aim they are in the process of orga- fewer, if any, pesticides. The animal life, soil erosion, toxic Today, there are nine students what to do and teaching us the By Michelle Brewer nizing a promotional event in areas of cultivation are also con- chemical runoff, sometimes into participating. techniques,” Zeluff said. Contributing writer Students perfect their shooting skills order to make people aware of scious of the ecological system water supplies, and eventually the The number of students who In January, all of his hard work Fair Trade. that they inhabit by trying to abandonment of whole areas. did not stick with the program will pay off; some of the athletes For those of you who have ever Fair Trade is already offered in maintain a healthy circular system Not to mention the chemicals, didn’t surprise the coaches. This will get to compete in fi ghts. By Melissa Jack studied at the library into the wee the bookstore coffee bar, but not that doesn’t pollute the environ- pesticides and hybrid artifi cial sport is both physically and men- The other boxers will be com- Features editor hours of the morning, chances yet in the Café Diem. ment. They make use of organic fertilizers used for enhancement tally challenging. peting in a competition in Erie are you’ve been to the Café Diem Fair Trade coffee is grown by mulching, vegetative matter for of hybrid coffees. Boxing is very trying on the in March. The winners of the The Mercyhurst Criminal Jus- located in the back corner of the farmers who participate in co- fertilization, less irrigation and Knowing all this, the Green body and just as trying on the match will advance to Pittsburgh, tice Club has started getting fi rst fl oor. operative programs designated more conservation. Team has in the works a free mind. where they will have an impor- instruction from two college offi - Attention has been brought to eliminate the middle man Most other types of coffee sampling day (or few) to be Boxers have to be in top physi- tant fi ght. The Golden Glove cials on how to handle fi rearms. to Brenda Moore, the Faculty and corporate business who come from small farmers in third held in the Café Diem to offer cal and mental condition. Men- match will take place there. The students went to the Key- Supervisor of the Café Diem, take more than their fair share world countries. These farmers the students a taste, and some tally, the athletes have to be pre- The winner of this competition stone Gun Club on East 28th that it would benefi t the students, of the profi ts; hence the name hardly get what they need or information, about the benefi ts pared to handle a challenge and will go on to compete against the Street on Oct. 29 with advisor as well as the environment, if Fair Trade. deserve after a long chain of in- of delicious and environmentally think quickly on their feet. Allegheny winner. The winner of Dr. Art Aman and Deputy Chief they offered Fair Trade brand Those importers of this type termediaries takes their slice. friendly coffee. The conditioning is very tough this competition will be named Al Copeland, from Mercyhurst coffee. of coffee enter into an agree- This also should refl ect on the Once all the facts are pre- on the body. Boxers have to be in the Golden Glove winner of College’s Police and Safety. This idea was fi rst proposed a ment with certifi ed producers freshness (or lack there of) of sented, paying that little bit extra the best condition. They need to Pennsylvania. Copeland lead an hour-long few years ago by Joe Betz who, that is expected to last long term. the product that comes from so for tasty, fresh, and farmer and take a hit as well as throw some “Winning the Golden Glove discussion and session on how to before graduating last year, was Also, the environmental benefi ts far away. Also, conventional cof- environmentally friendly coffee punches. It takes a certain kind fi ght would be amazing. I have safely handle a gun, and explained head of the Peace and Justice are abundant as well. fee is grown in areas which have doesn’t seem to be a bad trade of person to be a boxer. been working really hard. It the different guns and how to Photo courtesy of Jordanna Lehman Club. His efforts have been Most Fair Trade is organically been deforested for just such a off now does it? In fact it seems Some of the basic parts of would mean a lot to me if I shoot and aim. Club president Jeremy Lucca fi res a shotgun. adopted by the Green Team as and/or shade grown, which uses reason, which leads to reduced quite Fair. boxing are the jab, hook, the could walk away from this box- After this, the members of the cross and the straight right. But ing season knowing that I ac- club had the experience of us- Sam Smolarek, Jenna Kauffman, hands since in the criminal justice in order to move on, you need to complished something tangible,” ing a gun fi rst-hand in the Gun Nick Testa, James Webb, Sarah fi eld, we will all more than likely master these hits fi rst. Zeluff said. Club’s shooting range. Miskell, Kyle Horvam and Alex be carrying a gun in our futures,” During conditioning the work- The nine students that are cur- The members of the club Vitale. said Jordanna Lehman. Habitat for Humanity helps the outs cover many aspects. Due rently participating in the boxing who participated were president “This was a great experience They were given the chance to the intensity, it challenges program are enjoying it and are Jeremy Lucca; vice president for everyone involved, if they to shoot a revolver, a .40 caliber the aerobic and anaerobic sys- looking forward to fi ghting. Jordanna Lehman; fi nancial sec- have shot before or have not, be- Smith & Wesson, a .45 caliber community, locally and nationally tems. Also, strength training is “Bringing a boxing program to retary Briana Sullivan; and eight cause it gave them at least some Glock and a 16-gauge shotgun. crucial. Mercyhurst has been awesome. It Two hundred students from “Students will be going to num cans for cash. We’ll hold It is important to gain muscle has helped me to stay focused on other students, Nola Hessom, experience with a gun in their By Jen Helbig Mercyhurst will be able to Foley, Ala. over spring break,” collections at sports games mass. The variety of workouts my school work and stay in shape Contributing writer participate in the event. The Macosko said. “We wanted to and sort through the recycling helps to decrease monotony and it’s something I love to do,” total funds raised from the fi ve get a site someplace in the hur- bins around campus,” Macosko and also help to burn a lot of Zeluff said. Habitat for Humanity is a na- schools will be put towards ricane affected region. Habitat said. calories. tional organization which helps building a house for an under- didn’t offer many spring break If you are interested in Habi- students to compile their talents privileged family in Erie. trips in that area, but we were tat for Humanity, but taking and manpower to build houses “Last year, the director of lo- able to claim one of them.” a weeklong trip or collecting for those less fortunate. cal habitat held a fundraiser that The site is within about 200 pledges is not something you’re Mercyhurst has a chapter of raised $24,000 in three hours,” miles of the Gulfport area interested in, Habitat is active Habitat for Humanity and will Macosko said. “They raised the which was most affected. on campus during the school be participating with Gannon, money playing board games in a “We will be staying at a local year. Behrand, Allegheny and Edin- Monopoly tournament.” church there and assist in the “Always check back into cam- boro in an activity this winter In the middle of the winter, construction of houses which pus ministry for activities” to raise money for the Erie it will be appealing to many are already started,” Macosko Macosko said. chapter. students to spend a night in a explained. He said there are two local Any Mercyhurst student who “tropical climate” having fun. There are 18 spots open for worksites already, and sign-ups can raise $70 in pledges will “This activity is not just for the trip, so the sign up will be are on his door in campus min- be able to participate. If they habitat students,” Macosko on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. istry. Some opportunities are raise money, they will go to the emphasized. “We hope to raise A $50 deposit will be required offered during the week, also, if fundraiser at Splash Lagoon 40-some thousand dollars to be upon sign-up, and the total you are busy on the weekends. on Jan. 27, 2006 from 11 p.m. able to build the house.” cost of the trip will be from If you are looking to make until 3 a.m. For those students who aren’t $150-200, but habitat is starting a change in someone’s life “What better time to collect interested in the activity but now on fundraising to cut this this school year, Habitat for pledges than at the holiday who still want to contribute cost. Sign-ups start Thursday, Humanity offers you many op- season when you are around their time to the Habitat for Nov. 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Campus portunities to become involved. family and friends,” Paul Ma- Humanity cause, there will be Ministry. Stop by or email Paul Macosko cosko, coordinator and campus a spring break trip offered this “We are fundraising with the at [email protected] minister said. year. Green Team, collecting alumi- if you have any questions. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005

OPINIONTo contact: [email protected] Robin Hood in reverse Campus Question Republican and Democratic members of the you look at it, families will be paying more under House of Representatives Committee on Education this legislation. Congress is considering cutting student and the Workforce, passed a bill last week reducing Rep. Dale A. Kildee (D-Mich.) accuses Republi- the federal student loans program by $15 billion. cans of playing, “Robin Hood in reverse.” This is loan money in order to pay for hurricane To be fair, the Democrats on the committe all a comical, yet chillingly accurate observation. voted against the bill, but alas, being the minor- Once again the middle and lower classes are be- relief. What are your opinions? ity party doesn’t get you very far when the more ing asked to sacrifi ce while the upper class enjoys powerful opponent has the will and the way to get their tax breaks. what they want. As Americans, we understand the country is eco-

This bill is to become part of an even larger bill, nomically strained and something must be done to which is pro- remedy this problem. But students didn’t start the ‘ posed to cut war in Iraq, which is costing the nation billions of Thoughtful, but is it reasonable? $50 billion. dollars a week. Republi- Allison Students didn’t cause Hurricane Katrina and the ‘ cans insist Moore havoc she reeked. that this bill Students aren’t responsible for the fi scal irrespon- will end up sibility of the United States Congress. benefiting, So here’s an idea, stop taking it out on students! and expand- Opinion editor We know the defi cit is a problem, but seriously what ing college will cutting $15 billion accomplish when the defi cit access to low-and-middle-income students. As a is over $8 TRILLION dollars? bonus, Repbulicans claim, the bill will reduce the Education is the key to a brighter future, but Blake Tandoi, senior, marketing monstrous defi cit. The idea that cutting loans will college keeps becoming more expensive. Not a help low-and-middle-income students sounds like year goes by at Mercyhurst when tuition doesn’t a bunch of you-know-what. rise and pocketbooks aren’t strained. How are the Rep. John A. Boehner (R-OH), the panel’s chair- people that are barely scraping by supposed to af- man, challenged Democrats to prove their claims ford higher education if the government can’t and I think that taking aid from one area that the bill will hurt those who need aid the most. won’t help them? to help another area is going to cause

Rep. George Miller (D-CA) accepted the challenge. The importance of affordable and available ‘ more problems in the long run. I don’t Democrats responded with evidence, listing several education to all Americans cannot be overstressed. believe education‘ should be left by the provisions of the bill that would negatively affect After all, we need an educated youth to one day fi ll way side, since it is the future of our students’ and parents’ pocketbooks. For example, the halls of Congress with competent politicians. under the bill, the fees students are required to pay That would be a nice change, wouldn’t it? country. when taking out a loan are expected to increase from 1.5 percent to three percent. No matter how

Remembering Rosa Parks Hillary Szydlaoski , senior, biology education

in her honor 50 years later.

By Gregory Clay Still, we must remember her past while paying I think it’s a nice gesture, but we Knight Ridder Newspapers ‘ tribute to her in the present and furthering her kind of need the money to pay for cause in the future. ‘ our education. If there is an invaluable lesson to be culled from What would Ms. Parks think of the future of Rosa Parks’ majestic journey into American history, black folk, especially our youth? The same could be it is simply this: Size doesn’t matter. asked by the three slain civil rights leaders from the Refl ecting back to the summer of 1992 made 1960s whose names all begin with the letter ``M’’ me realize that. It was a hot August day during the Medgar, Martin and Malcolm. Most of us forget: National Association of Black Journalists conven- They followed Ms. Parks, not the reverse. tion in Detroit 13 years ago. She gave rise to Evers, King and X. Without The event that afternoon: Rosa Parks herself. Ms. Parks, there probably wouldn’t have been the Jason Graney & Lauren Kubinski, freshmen, sports med. Ms. Parks proudly was waiting outside ``3-M’s.’’ a hotel ballroom with a few stacks of Some ask what can our black youth books, two female helpers at a desk do to continue her legacy? and a legendary resume chockfull of Well, we do know what our black life-altering history to match. youth shouldn’t do. That’s plain

She was autographing copies of enough. I think that’s not the best solution, her new book, ``Rosa Parks: My They should graduate better because they’ll be getting aid ‘ ‘ Story.’’ A line had formed. than a 50 percent national rate that’s helping some of the students from high school, and there As I edged closer to the to attend here. desk, the more stunned I should be more black males in became. You know, you are college than in prison, not the wondering, sort of refl exively, reverse, and the black child out- ``Is that really her?’’ of-wedlock birth rate should Living history, you know, can do not be as high as 70 percent. that to you. The majority of these negative I purchased her book, then pro- socio-demographic statistics af- Gislee Gonzalez, junior, HRIM ceeded to ask her to personalize it fect young black people the most. for my mother. Are young black folk willing to allow I said, ``My mother’s name is Ms. Parks’ historic act of social change to First of all, this question as I believe Blanche.’’ Then, without hesitation, I began wallow in vain? should not be taken from a moral to spell, ``That’s B-L ...’’ She’s a woman who not only was the ``Mother ‘ view, but from an economic stand- of the Civil Rights Movement’’ but also a surrogate When I got to the ``L, ‘’ Ms. Parks smiled, stopped point. Education is one of the most me, then said, ``Sir, I can spell Blanche.’’ mother or grandmother to us all.

Uh, oh, OK. Fine. What did I just do? This is Especially to black youth. important back bones of a nation,

1992, so she would have been 79 years old. I’m Ms. Parks taught us courage and conviction in her and as devastating as a hurriance spellbound, literally, because of her age; she es- own way. Now, in 2005, those same youth should can be it should not disturb the ‘ sentially said stop with the alphabets, already. absorb that history lesson for their betterment. future and backbone of our nation. It’s time they had the courage and conviction to Ms. Parks obviously was lucid. And, much to PS: Cut war expenses instead! my surprise, she also was extraordinarily tiny in graduate, to attend college and not prison, and to size and build. As a kid, reading and hearing about avoid unwanted pregnancies. her, you kind of envision Ms. Parks to be this tall, Perhaps the public educational system can offer statuesque fi gure. With her mythic quality also came high school classes on the subject of ``Courage Vanessa Diaz, sophmore, prelaw/sociology a huge expectation of size. Suffi ce to say, size can and Conviction.’’ fool you. Even if the educational process accomplishes it Just a guess, but Ms. Parks couldn’t have been via baby steps, which is how the Civil Rights Move- more than 5-foot-2 in height, maybe 5-3. That’s ment progressed toward desegregation and access I disagree: I think it’s a bad idea the ultimate reality check. to the most basic public accommodations for black because I think Congress should be

A diminutive frame with major courage. citizens. Just follow the timeline. ‘ able to do both of them effectively. The elements of courage and conviction surely

Most of us know her remarkable story by now: There’s enough money in our Fifty years ago, while riding a segregated bus in were instrumental in Jackie Robinson breaking Alabama, Ms. Parks, a black seamstress, refused major league baseball’s color barrier eight years government to be able to fund both‘ to give up her seat to a white person. That sort of before Ms. Parks’ landmark act. They were present institutions effectively without cutting defi ance in Deep South 1955 could have gotten you nine years after Ms. Parks when President Lyndon one to feed the other one. killed. She ultimately was arrested. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and, That chain reaction of events produced a new title a year later the Voting Rights Act of 1965. for her, ``Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.’’ Millionaire pro athletes, especially black players following in the footsteps and on the shoulders of On the back cover of her book reads the inscrip- Mario Tullis, senior, business management tion: ``The only tired I was, was tired of giving Robinson, also could learn a thing or two from Ms. in.’’ Parks if they could repress their self-absorption Through her spirit and spine, she became a na- just for a moment. It is horrible about what tional symbol for civil disobedience; she crystallized Most black athletes don’t seem to realize they happpened but to cut fi nancial a noble cause that matured during those Turbulent can indulge in social and political causes. However, ‘ aid for college students would many of them only will become involved in an issue 1960s to the tune of ``We Shall Overcome’’ and only make things worse. The Motown. Now, she’s a national icon in death. if their paychecks are in jeopardy. Often, little else That’s why Ms. Parks received a special moment matters as long as they’re getting paid. percentage of students who of silence during the seventh-inning stretch of So follow the money. would not be able to go to

Game 3 of the World Series on Oct. 25. Fifty years ago this Dec. 1, a humble seamstress college would increase, along That’s why her casket lay in repose at the Capitol of modest means effected change in the status quo with the drop out rate for‘ segregation of her era. She exhibited more courage Rotunda (the fi rst woman so honored), replete with students who can’t afford to military guard, on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. That’s why than any 7-footer in the NBA or 325-pound line- U.S. fl ags at federal sites, as ordered by President man in the NFL. remain in college. Bush, will fl y at half-staff on Nov. 2. As Ms. Parks elucidated without even moving her feet on that fateful day: It’s not about the size. Guaranteed, in 1955 she never would have imag- Savanity Davis, junior, music education ined such a vastness of gratitudes and appreciations November 2, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

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Homeless Curves The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly With a change in season, generally wardrobe More and more stores are aiming their clothes adjustments are required. With fall quickly passing towards women who are average size 2-4 and about By Katie Tillman into winter, attire suited for cold weather make a height of 5’ 7” to 5’ 9”. Contributing writer their way out of the moth balls and cedar chests Most of these women, do not have hips, and and back into the clothing rotation. their fi gures resemble a boy, not a woman. I think After a I speak for the mass population of women who The Good recent shop- do not fi t this category, when I say to such stores: ping excur- please sell me something that does not have to be After months of searching, the college offi cially has a new president starting in March. Congrats sion with the Ellen altered, tailored, rolled or worn with heels! Live up to Dr. Gamble, I’m sure it’s no surprise to anyone that he was selected. Nevertheless, it will be a sole mission Koenig to your promises, and give me something to wear sad day for all when Dr. McQuillen steps down as the interim president. of getting out on a Friday night, that is still comfortable and a new pair still fi ts my blessed body type. The Mercyhurst College Job Fair is this week. In case you haven’t heard, it is Thursday, Nov. of jeans to This phenomenon is not female exclusive; it has 3, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the MAC. One hundred and nineteen recruiters will be present. Seniors, I replace my Contributing writer occurred on both sides of the store. strongly advise you attend this event in your best suit with your resume in hand. Graduation is tattered pair, Walk over to the men’s section and you will sooner than anyone wants to admit. Don’t forget Career Services offers 20 free copies of your I ventured into the mall hoping to walk witness a very similar occurrence. resume . . . take them up on that. into the store where I bought them While still not as complicated as the prior, pick up a new pair, pay and get women’s selection, their options The Bad out. This however, was not how the have grown immensely in the last events transpired. few years with a higher focus on The other day, I noticed a signifi cant amount of writing under desks in classrooms. Some of On this exciting adventure to the men’s fashion. this writing was particularly profane and offensive. To top it off, gum has been seen under desks local MillCreek Mall, I came to the The truth of the matter is, . . . that is so third grade. Seriously people, learn to use the trashcan and keep your writing on realization that the Gap, in fact, there are not stock piles of paper. Once again, it is time to grow up. does not have jeans for every size, body types. Everyone, no mat- shape and style. The institution ter which gender, has different Another bit of bad news is that fi nals are also coming up. On Nov. 14, 15 and 16 they will take that has fed my denim addiction genetic make-ups and different place for three days of stress-fi lled fun, compliments of Mercyhurst College and the faculty we for the last eight years had, for the physical traits that make the love so much. fi rst time, failed to give me exactly clothing that stores produce of- what I needed: that one pair of ten times inadequate to what the jeans that fi ts just right, falls right consumer needs or desires. The Ugly at the hip, is wide enough through My eavesdropping ability has allowed me to confi rm that the work-studies at the fi tness center the thigh and fl ared at the calf. Basically, when clothes fi t well are not fi rst-aid certifi ed. Some of the work-studies have taken fi rst-aid and CPR classes in the With the new fall line, the fi t of and look good, the person wear- past. If a student is going to suffer an injury or health crisis, the most probable place on campus jeans that has gotten me through ing them knows it, and as a result where this would occur is the Athletic Center. Even though some work-studies at one time in the latter years of my teenage life, feels better about themselves. their lives had training, it’s not much of a comfort. This seems like a disaster or a lawsuit just has in fact been changed. I was While, yes, it is true that it’s waiting to happen. beside myself when none of the what’s inside a person that other styles could do for me what counts; realistically, it is the This concludes this week’s article; I hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween. my the once fl ared, non-stretch, outer appearance that people [email protected] is still the email for announcements, praises, and rants. Thanks low rise jeans did for my curves judge. This motivates me to to AIMs ability to have multiple linked screen names, goodbadugly05 is available to IM me as and ultimately my self-esteem. look, at least decent, while still well. If stores claim to have clothes striving for comfort. for every body, then why don’t they fi t my body Let’s just say, the stores aren’t helping my cause. type? Ask the Malarkys My best friend is dating this girl and they’re together all the time. I rarely see him and when I called him to hang out this weekend, he chose to hang out with her instead of his friends. What should I do?

To tell you the truth I have tried multiple times I used to have a best friend. Her name was Megan My typical take on this situation would simply be and, let’s face it, selfi sh best friend to remind him to write a response to this question. I began with before it became “Megan and Tim.” She no longer to get a new best friend. I have a zero tolerance of this. some serious meaningful crap about being a “good” exists as a single entity and her new best friend, her policy in regard to this type of heinous behavior. An even better idea would be to inform him of friend and for you to continue to ask your buddy only friend, is her boyfriend. That’s just really sad. Best friends, however, are hard to come by and his lunacy and follow it with a direct example from to hang out. We used to hang out a lot and she used to be re- therefore it is your job to save him from himself. his last failed relationship. Remind him of the last You know what, forget that. Don’t try and have ally fun. That was then. Now when I invite her to I have seen this happen all to many times with time he put all of his effort into a woman and re- a meaningful talk about how his actions hurt your do something, if she isn’t staying in for the night friends for years and have been guilty of it myself mind him where it got him: absolutely nowhere. feelings. Do not attempt to discuss how he is alien- with Tim, he automatically must accompany her as well. Plant a seed that will allow you to pry him from ating himself from all his friends. wherever she goes. What is most important in this situation is the death grip of his new girlfriend for one night. Basically there Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t like Tim. the inevitable Tell him they can watch Pretty Woman some other is nothing you I’m just not a fan of the two for one deal in friend- break-up of night. Follow your statement immediately with a can really do ex- ships. If I wanted to hang out with Tim I would these two request to take a night off from the old ball and cept sabotage Ms. have given him a call, not Megan. people some Mr. chain and inform him that you have planned a the relation- Malarky As bad as this advice may sound, you need to time in the Malarky great night. ship. simply ignore the situation. Give it time. Eventu- fairly near It does seem slightly feminine to plan a night out If you cannot ally your friend’s relationship will be over. When future. for you and another guy, but desperate times call get a hold of this happens his name will probably appear on your People our for desperate measures, even if your ego could any compro- incoming calls list. age who are potentially suffer a blow. This measure is necessary, mising photos Here is the section where I insert the meaningful in college for if he is going to give up his time it should be of your friend with another guy to freak out his and sappy advice. If you are really a good friend simply aren’t cut out for long-term relationships, worth his while. girlfriend, then I suggest only one other course of you won’t ignore his phone calls. Forgiveness is an therefore, they will break-up eventually. With all of Ideally, you will have an excellent night and he reasonable action. integral part of a lasting friendship. that free fl owing alcohol and hormones, something will be reminded of all the excellent times he had Just forget about it. On the other hand, if he doesn’t break up with is bound to go wrong. when he was just a bachelor. This type of situation occurs all the time. Skip his girlfriend it’s his loss. When you are hanging This situation can be reversed. Knowing that Don’t expect him to break up with his lady, but the intervention. out with your buddies and doing all the obnoxious all is not lost for you and your friend, you can expect to have your requests to go out with your What will happen is that your friend will vehe- things you would never do in front of the opposite attempt to remedy the current situation of him boy answered positively and with greater frequency mently deny that he is whipped and will actually sex, give him a momentary thought or two. being a pansy. from here on out. withdraw from you and the rest of his friends more I’m pretty certain that you won’t be envious of In all likelihood your friend has been in a similar Have a question? In need of advice? If so, contact than he already has. However, since this is already someone who has to compromise every moment situation and has seen the fruits of his efforts Ms. and Mr. Malarky at [email protected]. happening, don’t try to force the inevitable. of his life for his girlfriend. whither and die. It is your job as his sick, twisted We are here to guide you through the drama that is college. TheMERCIAD Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Corrie Thearle News Editor [email protected] Melissa Jack Features Editor [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] Katie McAdams Photo & Production Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] Chelsea Boothe Copy Editor [email protected] Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected]

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ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe Sony signs student band BuZz Mike Hogan’s band Streamline seals the deal with sony music NOV. 2. Saves the Day, Senses Fail. House of By Hazel Jennings Blues, Cleveland. Contributing writer

NOV. 2. Veruca Salt. Peabody’s Down Under, After an 11-year battle for Cleveland. recognition, “Streamline” front man Mike Hogan has fi nally got NOV. 2-6. Ringling Bros. it. “We’ve all been working for and Barnum & Bailey Cir- this,” says Hogan, “a lot of effort cus. Mellon Arena, Pitts- has gone into it.” burgh. At a recording session in L.A. the band met with Sony and NOV. 3. Keith Urban, performed an acoustic version of Little Big Town. Quicken their song, “All I Need.” Events Loans Arena, Cleveland. snowballed from there, with “Streamline” sealing a recording NOV. 3. Ben Folds. Shafer contract for the summer release Auditorium, Allegheny of their new album. College, Meadville. “Well, what kind of music are you into?” Mike Hogan asked, NOV. 4-5. Three Dog the interviewee reversing roles. Night. Avalon Ballroom, He illustrated the difference be- Niagara Fallsview Casi- tween corporate money-hungry, no Resort, Niagara Falls, entertainment personalities, and Ont. the true musicians who are im- mersed in the music infl uences all NOV. 4. Fear Factory, around. Mike Hogan is, indeed, It Dies Today, Strapping a genuine artist. Young Lad, Darkane. He picked up a guitar when he House of Blues, Cleve- was 10 years old and started tak- land. ing lessons, but took off on his own after two years to perfect NOV. 5. MXPX, Relient his style. Joining his gifts with Photo provided by www.streamlineworld.com K. House of Blues, Cleve- other musicians, he learned the ‘Streamline,’ recently signed with Sony Records, is currently playing shows at N.Y. venues such as The Bitter End. land. power of the ensemble and af- ter nine years formed the band, a junior in the business manage- with lawyers and companies es you when it fi nally does,” says disaster relief and how perhaps ment program, but spending the required for getting off the Hogan. “It’s really exciting.” future resources will allow him NOV. 5. Seether. Odeon, “Streamline.” previous summer in Los Angeles ground. His plans go far beyond the to do more. Cleveland. Jon Scholl, Tristin Greene, John Diabattini, Paul Mcardle with “Streamline” sent him right “I like being in total control of desire to entertain; he has aspi- It might be hard to catch back to his home in Rochester. our future, though,” he said with rations of changing the face of “Streamline” live around the Erie NOV. 6. Opeth, Never- and Mike Hogan comprise the Recent made connections pro- excited anticipation in his voice, music, in a sense following in the area, for they’re concentrating more. House of Blues, band, and they are all Rochester, vided the opportunity to sign a “I love it all, I love all aspects of footsteps of Dave Matthews. their shows at New York City Cleveland. N.Y., natives. Joining to nurse the music contract with Sony. this process.” There even seems to be a little venues like, “Bitter End,” but an Though Hogan sees his career His passion is his most notice- Bono in him, as he wants to use album is expected out in May. NOV. 6. Gospel Tribute babies of acoustic rock and on stage now-- instead of busi- able personality trait, I’m sure his infl uence in the music world If you can’t wait that long you to Sam Cooke with Aretha mainstream pop rock, their mu- ness related-- he said his major this will not be the last time his to reach out to people outside of can learn more about the band Franklin, Lou Rawls, Blind sical infl uences range from the is useful to him, “We’re mostly name is in print. the entertainment circle, convey- and hear a few recorded tunes at Boys of Alabama, Dixie ever-prevalent Dave Matthews just doing business stuff now,” “You always kind of hope for ing his feelings of powerlessness www.purevolume.com/stream- Hummingbirds, Cissy Band to Jason Mraz. explaining the endless meetings this to happen, but it still surpris- in regards to the recent needs of lineny. Houston, Taj Mahal, Otis He started the fall trimester as Clay. State Theatre, Cleve- land. ‘Dear Frankie’ forces truth’s voice to be heard NOV. 7. Simple Plan. Shea’s Performing Arts this elaborate entanglement. By Christina Ferranti Slyly, she concocts a plan to seek Center, Buffalo. Contributing writer out a perfect stranger to substi- NOV. 8. Willie Nelson. tute for Frankie’s father for a day Warner Theatre, Erie. Lesley Smith, a columnist for in exchange for some money. Note: Rescheduled from PopMatters.com, wonderfully When times seem desperate, May 14. recapitulates in a cut and dry a friend of Lizzie’s finds the manner of the overall plotline perfect stranger that will alleviate NOV. 8. Bon Jovi. Quicken of “Dear Frankie.” the situation. Loans Arena, Cleveland. “Lizzie Morrison (Emily Mor- As the audience will find On sale date TBA. timer) lives on the run. Ac- out, things do not work out as companied by her mother, Nell planned. NOV. 9. King’s X. Agora (Mary Riggans) and her deaf Senior Movie Writer, Ruthe Theatre, Cleveland. son, Frankie (Jack McElhone), Stein captures the essence of she fl its from one small Scottish each performance by touch- NOV. 10. Michael Flat- town to the next, barely keeping ing upon the nuances of each ley’s “Celtic Tiger” tour. ahead of the abusive ex-husband character in relation to previous Quicken Loans Arena, determined to fi nd her. fi lms. Cleveland. “Short on cash and stability, Jack McElhone, who plays the this unconventional family copes sanguine Frankie, portrays this Photo Courtesy of PAC NOV. 10. Trans Siberian as they can. role tremendously well with ease Orchestra. Tullio Arena, “Nell daily scans the obituary Family dynamics are examined in ‘Dear Frankie,’ playing this Wednesday at the PAC. and certain fi nesse. Erie. columns just in case her former A difficult aspect of this son-in-law has died, while Lizzie tering her son from the paternal is unaware of is the shady past lies, Lizzie falsifi es letters using character is the fact that he can- abusive history that caused the what she thinks is a pretend ship NOV. 12. Hanson, Pat Mc- writes Frankie regular letters from which his mother has been not speak any of his lines, so boy’s deafness. called the Accra as an address, Gee Band. House of Blues, purporting to come from a running and hiding. McElhone brilliantly uses facial Unwilling to compromise her and tells Frankie they are all from Cleveland. globe-circling merchant seaman To protect Frankie from the expressions to communicate a father.” relationship with Frankie, Lizzie truth, Lizzie creates a fi ctitious his father. range of feelings from loneli- is hesitant to reveal the truth to When the family has fi nally NOV. 13. Pennywise. “Dear Frankie,” the debut fi lm story surrounding the absence ness to joy. her son about his father. Ulti- settled down in Glasgow, Scot- House of Blues, Cleve- of director Shona Auerbach, is a of a father fi gure by claiming he This fi lm is playing at the PAC mately, she is forced to make a land, Frankie discovers from a land. heartfelt fi lm that concentrates is a seaman and is off adventur- on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and again at on a good-natured boy and the decision that will impact both ing the great unknown. In reality, classmate that his “father” is 8 p.m. Ticket prices are Adult: of their lives. coming to port in Glasgow. NOV. 13. Yellowcard. optimism with which he lives Frankie’s father is believed to be $5, Senior/Student: $4 and Mer- The initial focus of this fi lm To Lizzie’s dismay, the problem Mr. Small’s Theatre, Pitts- despite his inability to speak or chasing his family down, there- cyhurst College students have centers on Frankie believing that has obviously worsened, and she burgh. hear. fore causing Lizzie to constantly free admission with ID (one Pivotal to the plotline, though, the absence of his father is due have to run. is faced with either revealing the per ID). to a maritime career; what he awful truth or continuing with NOV. 14. Dropkick Mur- is how his mother has been shel- To keep up with the myriad of phys, Big D and the Kid’s Table. House of Blues, Cleveland. Great Lakes Aid kickoff with Roger McGuinn NOV. 15-20. Musical. and corporate partners involved dependent upon its condition. By Melissa Brandt in the Great Lakes sustainability The GLA estimates the annual “Hairspray.” Shea’s Per- A&E Editor forming Arts Center, Buf- effort. concert series will provide more falo. GLA hopes to generate both than $2 million. Roger McGuinn of “The interest and funds to help main- Revenue gained from the con- NOV. 16-18 Disturbed, Byrds” will perform Nov. 19 tain and improve the quality of cert series will go towards ser- Corrosion of Conformity. as part of the Great Lakes Aid water in the Great Lakes. vices including: toxic clean-up, House of Blues, Cleve- (GLA) traveling concert series. Their level of homeostasis green energy, protecting and land. It is the first international condition determines the growth restoring species and wild life, concert series with the goal of and prosperity of an entire eco- sustaining and restoring water NOV. 17. Alison Krauss & benefi ting great lakes’ conserva- system. quantities and flows and the Union Station. Bryce Jor- tion and sustainability. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence maintaining of water and air dan Center, State College. The GLA concert series was River ecosystem is the single larg- quality standards. On sale now. created to raise awareness about est ecosystem on earth. Roger McGuinn will perform Great Lakes environmental con- Water quality in this region with special guest Elizabeth La- NOV. 17. Reel Big Fish. servation, funds to support implicates the health of our Prelle on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Club Zoo, Pittsburgh. community conservation/pres- country’s environment as well as the PAC. ervation and sustainability, and Canada’s. Tickets are on sale at the box visibility for the growing coali- Human health and welfare as offi ce for $25 per person. Call Courtesy of GoErie.com Photo Courtesy of PAC tion of nonprofi t, governmental well as wild life diversity is all 824 – 3000 to purchase. Record company donates talent of Roger McGuinn for GLA. November 2, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] ‘3-Iron’ smashes pretense to pieces

it is instant love. By Christina Ferranti However, Sun-Hwa is married Contributing writer to an abusive man, which is evi- dent by all of the bruises upon BBC movie reviewer Jamie her lovely face and body. Woolley sets up the peculiar and The movie progresses into the puzzling storyline in the fi lm, second half that centers on the “3-Iron” to captivate and grab blossoming love between two the attention of readers. lonely people who run away “Tae-Suk is a drifter who breaks together. into empty houses, not to loot Soon though, the scheme is them but just to spend the night fi gured out by the police who and do a bit of laundry. escort Sun-Hwa home to an in- “The game is up when he furiated and jealous husband, and creeps into the house where Tae-Suk is sent to prison. Sun-Hwa cowers in fear of her The fi nal part of this fi lm be- violent husband. gins to question the boundaries “When the bully returns home of reality and the supernatural. and beats his wife, Tae-Suk takes The lovers do not have any revenge with the titular 3-Iron contact with each other but golf club and fl ees with Sun-Hwa they each feel the presence of into an enigmatic, slow-burning the other, as if they were both love story.” ubiquitous. This eerie fi lm is a creation of To make this fi lm even more Kim Ki-Duk who also wrote and mystifying there is virtually no directed the fi lm “Spring Sum- dialogue, the motions and ac- mer Fall Winter…and Spring,” Photo Courtesty of PAC tions of each character satisfy which was shown at the PAC last PAC fi lm ventures into the world of voyeurism and the unorthodox to tell a unique story of passion and promise. the needs of expression. year during the spring term. This film explores the dy- The central character is Tae- on doorknobs of homes. ing some hospitality by fi xing By now, the readers have cre- He breaks in and situates namics of identity and displays suk, a young man who roams Later in the day, Tae-suk re- damaged items or as mentioned ated a creepy mental image of himself for another lonely night a baffl ing and furtive love rela- alone in unemployment and has turns to all the dwellings in which above does their laundry, as well strangers lurking in the dark, but to sleep before he moves to an- tionship. no home to return to at night. he placed a fl yer; if the fl yer is as photograph himself with por- imagine if the family was actually other location the next morning, This fi lm will be playing at the To fi x these circumstances, he still there, he enters the house traits around the house to have home. but Sun-Hwa, a stunning model, PAC on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. and devises an unusual plan to secure and stays the night. mementos of the people with The occasion rises when Tae- discovers his presence when he 8 p.m. shelter for himself each night. He even repays the people who whom he has formed an ethereal suk encounters the other main is exploring the premises. Tae-suk hangs restaurant menus reside in the houses by show- relationship. character, Sun-Hwa. When the two eventually meet G-G-G-G-G-G-Unot! 50 Cent and the omnipresent G-Unit start to trip up

By Joe Fidago song, and to top it off, he has When the interviewer asked Contributing writer already released two songs off about a song that 50 Cent had of the “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” done, he replied that it was just soundtrack. one song, not his overall style. For those of you who have Besides 50 Cent being every- That would be all well and been living under a rock for where, the G-Unit label recently fi ne, if the next song he released the better part of the last three added M.O.P. and Mobb Deep wasn’t “Just a Lil Bit,” a song years, you’ll be surprised to know to their roster. that borders on an R&B clas- that the honor of “Most Over- While this greatly increases the sifi cation. saturated Rappers in the Music exposure that these two groups Not only did he sing (and Industry” belongs to 50 Cent will get, it also means that their dance) in the video; he also and his crew, the Guerilla Unit albums will now fall into the G- sang on the track right before it Photo provided by www.saw2.com (G-Unit). In theaters now, ‘Saw II’ is one of the best psychological thrillers released this year. Unit formula, and we’ll see all (“Candyshop”) and after it (Tony For anyone that’s been any- the other members with guest Yayo’s “So Seductive”). where near modern civilization, vocals on their albums…just Everyone knew 50 Cent had a ‘Saw II’ thrills to the core this is old news. what we need. big mouth before the interview, The takeover continues with I personally was a big fan of but after the verbal lashing he the release of a new movie Mobb Deep’s last album, “Ameri- gave Ja Rule, it would be a bad Then you fi nd out you’ve been thrill of a new night terror while loosely based on 50 Cent’s life By Melissa Brandt caz Nightmare,” and if they now time to become a hypocrite. kidnapped by a killer to play his still keeping in tradition with (as if we don’t all know it already) A & E Editor adopt the G-Unit sound they will Whoops. Guess Eminem should favorite game. what made “Saw” so popular. on Nov. 9, and the accompanying appear disloyal to some fans they have stepped in and provided While some fans of the fi rst Even though the fi lm was shot soundtrack. already have. some mentoring. You’re trapped in a room with “Saw” may be familiar with this in 25 days, it will take you years While the soundtrack is stan- Believe it or not, there are There is just no excitement people you don’t know. There basic premise, “Saw II” is any- to forget some of the scenes. dard G-Unit fare – we have more some people that still appreci- when you see a new G-Unit video are no windows. A putrid smell thing but a predictable hour and With a majority opinion that money and jewelry than you, ate rap and hip-hop for lyrical or CD released. fi lls the room, and the situation a half of déjà vu. “Saw II” may be better than the girls want us and we kill people quality, not just some repetitive They are released so fast that doesn’t seem like it could get A new plot, with both new and original, one thing is certain: this – there is a bigger question, one bubblegum pop with a good beat the latest song doesn’t even have more ominous. old characters offer viewers the sequel does not disappoint. that would even make 50 sweat to dance to. a chance to get old before the under his G-Unit wardrobe. As for the second question, the new one is released. Is G-Unit burning themselves most damaging thing might have Maybe that’s their plan, but all out by being everywhere we look, been done by 50 Cent himself. In that’s really happening is a major Band you should know: ‘The Good Life’ all the time? And is 50 Cent just an interview on MTV that aired overload everywhere you look, hurting himself by running his over the summer, 50 Cent tore Ja and everything still gets old . By Erik Haak school diary and picking 12 the nearly 10 minutes long, mouth constantly? Rule apart for dancing and sing- Contributing writer entries to use as lyrics, Kasher “Inmates.” The song is sung by 50 Cent released five songs ing and being “feminine.” presents his listener with the former band member Jiha Lee off his sophomore album, “The story of every person who has and later Kasher joins to make Massacre,” in a little over six “The Good Life” is the lesser set their goals too high in life. the song a duet. months, if my timetable is cor- known of Tim Kasher’s two For example, people who’ve The music on “Album of the rect. He was also a guest on bands. Formed while Kasher based their expectations on the Year” is extremely eclectic. The Game’s “How We Do” before was already in his first band, same “drunken romantics” that opening track starts with acoustic he got jealous of Game’s rising “The Good Life” seems to be a Kasher reads. The most refresh- strumming that shows Kasher’s popularity and unwillingness to more melodic counterpart to the ing part of Kasher’s lyrics is the Oklahoma roots, then becomes disassociate himself from artists dissonant styling of “Cursive.” honesty involved in them. driven by congas before the two that 50 didn’t like and kicked him Instead of the guitar and dis- “The Good Life” does not combine to fi nish the track. out of the group. tortion that marks “Cursive’s” avoid the fact that relationships “Night and Day” is a slow waltz He appeared on a Tony Yayo music, many of “The Good fail because people are fl awed. while “Notes in his Pockets” is Life” songs are driven by pianos The track “Needy” tells the story a tense, piano centered piece. and acoustic guitar melodies. of two people who are together “October Leaves” is a moody The more experimental aspect just so they won’t be alone. and slow paced piece which is of “The Good Life” is evident Lyrics like “We don’t know followed by the march rhythm of in the concept of the album what we want but we’re both “Lovers Need Lawyers.” –12 songs that tell the story of needy,” tell of a couple who Despite the range of instru- a year in a couple’s life, hence, know that things can’t last but ments and styles used through- the double meaning of the title are too scared of being alone to out the CD, it is acoustic guitar “Album of the Year.” admit it. that is featured on the album. Despite the differences in the “Under a Honeymoon” con- The styles and other instruments two bands, the subject matter tinues the theme of relationships serve mostly to keep “Album of “Album of the Year” will be based on desperation with lyrics of the Year” from being for- instantly familiar to any fan of like, “You look at me like you’ve mulaic. Kasher. been saved from another on that While the emo tag may put “Album of the Year” contains got away.” off some potential listeners, the 12 songs about failed relation- “Notes in his Pockets” tells overall talent involved in the ships. While the subject may the story of a drunken affair music of the album should con- cause some to cry “emo ” and and the girlfriend’s attempts to vince even the most hardened dismiss the album, it should be fi nd out the truth. The song is skeptics. noted that, while the album is answered later on by the track “Album of the Year” may without a doubt emotional, it “Lover’s Need Lawyers” which be a bit depressing for every- is a far cry from the immature is the boyfriend’s response to be- day rotation, but it will make a whining of “Dashboard Confes- ing confronted with the evidence solid choice for any rainy, lonely sional” and their clones. against him. days. Instead of grabbing his high The most moving track is PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Football charges to eighth loss

ing to feast on a Laker defense After that touchdown the de- By Matt Jackson that ranks last in the GLIAC in fense allowed three touchdowns Sports co-editor rush defense, allowing 234 yards in the fourth quarter, all on plays per game. of 30 yards or more. The Mercyhurst football team While stopping the run is defi - Another key to a Mercyhurst has a chance to remove itself as nitely on Schaetzle’s mind, he is victory this week will be cashing the lone last place team in the more worried about preventing in on scoring opportunities. GLIAC this week with a win Findlay from breaking any big “I think last week we had some over Findlay. plays. chances to put up a bigger lead Although this may look like “Last week we were hurt by a than we had going into the half, a small consolation to a dismal few big plays. If you take those but we just didn’t capitalize on season by the Lakers thus far, to away it may be a different game,” some opportunities when we Coach Marty Schaetzle and his said Schaetzle. needed to,” said Schaetzle. players it would mean a lot. The big plays Schaetzle was The Lakers missed a huge “I think it helps a great deal referring to were a kickoff return opportunity early in the fourth going into the off-season,” said and an offensive blunder on their quarter after driving 74 yards on Schaetzle. “If we play well and opponents’ goal line, in a 40-21 nine plays. win it could really help our con- loss to GLIAC foe Hillsdale. The Lakers were on the Hill- fi dence for next season.” Leading 14-13 after a Dan sdale six-yard line and looking As important as it could be for Schuler touchdown reception to mount a comeback before the momentum of next year’s from a Mitch Phillis pass, the a fumble gave possession to team, Schaetzle believes it is just Lakers lost all momentum by the Chargers with just 10 min- as important for the nine seniors allowing Chad Gurica to return utes to play, ending the Lakers’ that will be playing in their last the ensuing kickoff for a 93-yard chances. game at Mercyhurst College. touchdown. Turnovers must be avoided to In order to beat the Oilers in The play seemed to kill the defeat the Oilers. Saturday’s game, the Lakers must faith of a defense that had to The season fi nale for Mercy- stop a stellar run offense. Findlay that point allowed just 13 points hurst and the last game for the is averaging 162 yards per game through almost three complete nine seniors will be played at Katie McAdams/Photo editor on the ground and will be look- quarters of play. Tullio Field on Saturday. Dan Schuler (82) had fi ve receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown against Hillsdale. Men’s soccer goes winless in Ohio

Kyle Jackson in a 3-3 draw. ally have played some of the on their own home fi elds. I think By Kelly Oldach After the tie, the men played best soccer we had been playing if we end the season on two wins, Contributing writer on Sunday against Findlay and all season. We were clicking on it’s going to give the rest of the hoped to get back on track in the fi eld at all spots, defense and GLIAC a preview as to how our It could be a bad dream or a their last home game of 2005. offense, but that is soccer. You season is going to be next year.” chilling roller coaster ride, but it The Lakers lost 3-1. could be playing your best soccer Speaking of the 2006 season, seems a little more like déjà vu. They outshot Findlay 17-14 all season and still not be able to the men are only losing three The Mercyhurst men’s soccer and had a 5-2 advantage in cor- get a win. I think if I had to point seniors. team has gone 0-1-1 in their past ner kicks, but the only goal came my fi nger at anything, it would “We’re losing three seniors two games which seems to look from sophomore Jeffrey Powell have to be luck.” and all three guys are emotional a lot like the beginning of their in an unproductive offensive Hopefully this luck will decide leaders, so it’s something that season. performance by the men. to show itself soon because we’re going to miss next year,” Despite the two setbacks, the The Lakers have two more the last two games the Lakers said Jackson. Lakers wanr to end their season games left to redeem themselves have are Wednesday against For now the Lakers are focus- on a strong note by winning their and end the season on a high Northwood and Saturday versus ing just on the present. fi nal two games. note. Gannon. Two more wins in these last Friday, the men took on Ash- “It’s a bummer that we only “We want to end the season games could help bring their land and received a goal apiece have a couple games left because on a positive note,” said Jackson, record to 8-8-4, making this year

Katie McAdams/Photo editor from junior Zach Hiltner, senior we’re fi nally starting to gel as a “and what more positive than seem less like a roller coaster ride Dan Long (13) goes up for a ball against Findlay. Sean Cordova, and sophomore team,” said Jackson. “We actu- beating Northwood and Gannon and more like a job well-done.

Rowing unsure of weekend results

reportedly due to one of the time ing a head race, it’s a lot easier By Brady Hunter keeper’s having to jump into the to maintain our rhythm on the Contributing writer water to save the racers of an water,” said Peters. overturned boat, caused inaccu- This weekend was a big event This year’s fall rowing season rate results to be posted. for the country’s rowing com- couldn’t have left us with more Those flawed results were munity. of a cliffhanger. withdrawn, and offi cials are cur- “Because the race accepts a The women and men’s teams rently in the process of manually lot of high schools and basically both competed this weekend at tabulating the correct results. takes in everyone, it is one of the Head of the Elk regatta in When asked exactly what hap- the country’s larger head races,” Elkhart, Ind. pened this weekend, Melanie said Peters. Forty-eight teams entered Sun- Peters, who raced in the women’s Sunday, the Lakers took part day’s 2.5 mile competition, with open eight, was unsure of the in the 41st annual Head of the the Mercyhurst men entering a team’s result. Charles regatta in Boston, in pair, an open four, a novice eight, “We don’t know. We passed front of 300,000 spectators. and two men’s open eight boats. Marquette and got passed by Mercyhurst’s men’s collegiate The women raced two open four Louisville.” eight boat fi nished 12th of 43 boats and an open eight boat. That quote is the epitome of teams, while the women’s colle- Apparently the men’s novice what happened this weekend. giate four boat took 8th of 17. eight boat had a legitimate fi rst- Many boats hit the water, raced, Both teams made signifi cant place fi nish, but offi cial times and and then had no idea where they improvements from their starting results will not be posted until stood. positions after the men began the sometime Wednesday. Not that the weekend was a race in 14th and the women took The action reached a sort of waste, however: one key aspect off from 16th. anti-climax when it was revealed that the Lakers were able to Both teams will now be off that a glitch in the timing system, work on was their rhythm. “Be- until the spring season. Mercyhurst wrestlers to take part in ‘War at the Shore’ showcase

By Matt Jackson The match will take place on a “Mike is a big fan of wrestling Sports co-editor raised platform with the spotlight and really pushed it along,” said on the wrestlers. Cipollone. The Mercyhurst wrestling team Mercyhurst and Gannon will Cipollone is having the event has added a little pizazz to their open the event at 6 p.m. and will taped and using it in his proposal rivalry match against Gannon be followed by Fort LeBouef and to the NCAA to have the Divi- University this year. Cathedral Prep, two of the top sion II national tournament held This season’s match will be held local high school teams. in Erie in 2008, and is hoping for at the Erie Civic Center and will Edinboro and Buffalo, a Divi- al large turnout to fi ll as much of be part of the “War at the Shore” sion I matchup, will close out the stands as possible. showcase on Dec. 9, which will the event. “We are hoping to get over a feature two other matches in ad- The “War at the Shore” is an 1,000 people in the seats,” said dition to the Mercyhurst-Gannon idea that Cipollone has tossed Cipollone. match. around for the last couple of Tickets for the event will be “I think it’s something that will years, but he gives credit to Erie sold in the Student Union at a be good for both teams,” said Freeze coach Mike Esposito for discounted price of $6 on dates coach Tony Cipollone. bringing the event to fruition. to be announced. Tickets bought PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005 November 2, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Football charges to eighth loss Women’s hockey remains at No. 8 ing to feast on a Laker defense After that touchdown the de- By Matt Jackson that ranks last in the GLIAC in fense allowed three touchdowns Lakers skate toe-to-toe with top-ranked St. Lawrence in losses Sports co-editor rush defense, allowing 234 yards in the fourth quarter, all on plays ability to skate toe-to-toe with per game. of 30 yards or more. By Ryan Palm any team in the land. The Mercyhurst football team While stopping the run is defi - Another key to a Mercyhurst Sports editor The Lakers fought through the has a chance to remove itself as nitely on Schaetzle’s mind, he is victory this week will be cashing fi rst two periods before tying the the lone last place team in the more worried about preventing in on scoring opportunities. Everyone involved with the contest in the third. GLIAC this week with a win Findlay from breaking any big “I think last week we had some Mercyhurst women’s hockey Senior captain Samantha Shir- over Findlay. plays. chances to put up a bigger lead program knew it was going to be ley tied the game on an even- Although this may look like “Last week we were hurt by a than we had going into the half, a tough couple of weekends. strength goal on a rebound from a small consolation to a dismal few big plays. If you take those but we just didn’t capitalize on It does not get much tougher Junior Ashley Pendleton. season by the Lakers thus far, to away it may be a different game,” some opportunities when we than hosting the defending na- The goal, Shirley’s fourth, came Coach Marty Schaetzle and his said Schaetzle. needed to,” said Schaetzle. tional champions and the top- at the 12:29 mark of the third players it would mean a lot. The big plays Schaetzle was The Lakers missed a huge ranked team in the country in period. “I think it helps a great deal referring to were a kickoff return opportunity early in the fourth back-to-back weekends. The session ended on a sour going into the off-season,” said and an offensive blunder on their quarter after driving 74 yards on While the team exits those note, however, as freshman Schaetzle. “If we play well and opponents’ goal line, in a 40-21 nine plays. four games winless, one certainly Courtney Unruh was whistled win it could really help our con- loss to GLIAC foe Hillsdale. The Lakers were on the Hill- cannot be disappointed with the for a penalty with just 26 seconds fi dence for next season.” Leading 14-13 after a Dan sdale six-yard line and looking quality of play shown by the remaining in the period. As important as it could be for Schuler touchdown reception to mount a comeback before Lakers. St. Lawrence scored only 52 the momentum of next year’s from a Mitch Phillis pass, the a fumble gave possession to The past two weeks have been seconds into the overtime period, team, Schaetzle believes it is just Lakers lost all momentum by the Chargers with just 10 min- tough, but the Lakers’ schedule a power play goal set up by the as important for the nine seniors allowing Chad Gurica to return utes to play, ending the Lakers’ looks much easier down the rare penalty in the fi nal minute that will be playing in their last the ensuing kickoff for a 93-yard chances. stretch. of play. game at Mercyhurst College. touchdown. Turnovers must be avoided to Mercyhurst only has two re- Pendelton scored the Lakers’ In order to beat the Oilers in The play seemed to kill the defeat the Oilers. maining games against ranked fi rst goal, coming off a rebound Saturday’s game, the Lakers must faith of a defense that had to The season fi nale for Mercy- opponents, contests with current from junior Julia Colizza and stop a stellar run offense. Findlay that point allowed just 13 points hurst and the last game for the No. 5 New Hampshire and cur- freshman Valerie Chouinard. Katie McAdams/Photo editor is averaging 162 yards per game through almost three complete nine seniors will be played at rent No. 9 Providence. Mercyhurst sophomore goal- on the ground and will be look- quarters of play. Tullio Field on Saturday. Dan Schuler (82) had fi ve receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown against Hillsdale. The Lakers have also taken tender Laura Hosier played well,

their bumps and moved on, making 29 saves in the contest. Katie McAdams/Photo editor as the latest USCHO.com poll Sunday’s contest was not nearly Sophomore forward Stephanie Jones maneuvers to get the puck past the St. Lawrence goalie. retains Mercyhurst at the No. as close on the scoreboard, but 8 position despite their four take one minute away from St. of each other in the second peri- gain valuable experience against Mercyhurst should have had the get the puck in net. Mercyhurst Men’s soccer goes winless in Ohio straight losses. Lawrence and it might have had a od, the fi rst following a defensive a top-tier team. upper hand, as the Saints were handily out-shot the Saints by a This past weekend the Lakers completely different outcome. collapse and the second a result Mercyhurst had their chances whistled four times during the total of 32-24, but in the end the played host to the No. 1 St. Law- The Saints came out red-hot, of a Laker turnover at mid-ice. toward the second half of the period and not a single Laker Lakers still came up short. Kyle Jackson in a 3-3 draw. ally have played some of the on their own home fi elds. I think rence Saints for a pair of games scoring their fi rst goal less than Coach Michael Sisti pulled Ho- period with two power-plays in was sent to the box in that time. With the weekend sweep St. By Kelly Oldach After the tie, the men played best soccer we had been playing if we end the season on two wins, Contributing writer at the Ice Center. a minute into the contest. sier following the second break- the last fi ve minutes, but were The third period resulted in Lawrence remains a perfect 5-0- on Sunday against Findlay and all season. We were clicking on it’s going to give the rest of the Saturday’s contest demon- Mercyhurst surrendered two away goal, allowing freshman unable to capitalize. much of the same for the Lak- 0, while Mercyhurst drops their hoped to get back on track in the fi eld at all spots, defense and GLIAC a preview as to how our strated that Mercyhurst has the breakaway goals within a minute Courtney Drennan a chance to Judging from the stat sheet, ers, as Mercyhurst was unable to fourth straight to fall to 3-5-0. It could be a bad dream or a their last home game of 2005. offense, but that is soccer. You season is going to be next year.” chilling roller coaster ride, but it The Lakers lost 3-1. could be playing your best soccer Speaking of the 2006 season, seems a little more like déjà vu. They outshot Findlay 17-14 all season and still not be able to the men are only losing three The Mercyhurst men’s soccer and had a 5-2 advantage in cor- get a win. I think if I had to point seniors. Volleyball drops pair in season fi nale at home team has gone 0-1-1 in their past ner kicks, but the only goal came my fi nger at anything, it would “We’re losing three seniors The Mercyhurst women’s vol- impressive given the talent that apiece. kills and 13 digs, while freshmen two games which seems to look from sophomore Jeffrey Powell have to be luck.” and all three guys are emotional permeates the conference. Saturday’s match showed the Lauren Kubinski amassed 13 kills By Brady Hunter a lot like the beginning of their in an unproductive offensive Hopefully this luck will decide leaders, so it’s something that Like other GLIAC teams have other half of this season’s story: and classmate phenom Matson Contributing writer season. performance by the men. to show itself soon because we’re going to miss next year,” done this season, Ashland domi- nail-biters that came down to the came up with 12 digs. Despite the two setbacks, the The Lakers have two more the last two games the Lakers said Jackson. nated thanks in no small part to wire, and too often, ended up fa- Furlano posted 11 digs, and se- Lakers wanr to end their season games left to redeem themselves have are Wednesday against For now the Lakers are focus- Mercyhurst’s errors. voring Mercyhurst’s opponents. nior setter Kari Clapham fi nished on a strong note by winning their and end the season on a high Northwood and Saturday versus ing just on the present. leyball celebrated senior night The team struggled serving GLIAC rival Findlay rose to with 29 assists. fi nal two games. note. Gannon. Two more wins in these last on Saturday, although technically the ball, tallying 12 service er- 11-5 in the conference with their Also, the team significantly Friday, the men took on Ash- “It’s a bummer that we only “We want to end the season games could help bring their it was senior afternoon, as the rors in counter to just two aces. win, and left Mercyhurst with a improved their serving effi ciency, land and received a goal apiece have a couple games left because on a positive note,” said Jackson, record to 8-8-4, making this year match started at 2 p.m. The Lakers’ hitting ineffi ciency 13-13 overall record and a 3-12 racking up six aces and just four from junior Zach Hiltner, senior we’re fi nally starting to gel as a “and what more positive than seem less like a roller coaster ride Katie McAdams/Photo editor The team went on to put up a also proved an insurmountable GLIAC mark. errors. Dan Long (13) goes up for a ball against Findlay. Sean Cordova, and sophomore team,” said Jackson. “We actu- beating Northwood and Gannon and more like a job well-done. valiant fi ght against the visiting obstacle. The third game was especially Honored on Saturday were Findlay Oilers. The team combined for a tense, with the Lakers leading at seniors Clapham, Furlano and Although the team eventually hitting percentage of 0.075 in 19-17. Kelsie Smith. fell 24-30, 25-30, 29-31, the two the fi rst game, and two players The lead would change several Smith and Clapham have been weekend matches were typical of fi nished the match with negative times in the last 20-plus points. with the team for four years, Rowing unsure of weekend results the Lakers’ season thus far. percentages. Findlay took the lead at 21, while Furlano joined the Lakers Friday night saw Ashland come In the end, junior Megan Fargo Mercyhurst regained it at 28 and in 2003 after transferring from into the Mercyhurst Athletic came away with team-highs in at 29 everything was tied up, but Kishwaukee College. reportedly due to one of the time ing a head race, it’s a lot easier By Brady Hunter Center and put on a dazzling kills with 12 and hitting percent- the Lakers eventually lost the All three have proved indis- keeper’s having to jump into the to maintain our rhythm on the Contributing writer performance. age at 0.385. only points that ended up mat- pensable, with Clapham holding water to save the racers of an water,” said Peters. They played physical, and their Defensively, senior Angela tering: the last two. down the fort at setter the past overturned boat, caused inaccu- This weekend was a big event talent was formidable, and han- Furlano tallied 13 digs with junior As they have all season, the four years, Furlano stepping in to This year’s fall rowing season rate results to be posted. for the country’s rowing com- dled the Lakers 19-30, 22-30, Cara Nelson adding 10. Lakers received remarkable ef- fi ll the void at libero this year, and couldn’t have left us with more Those flawed results were munity. 23-30. Sophomore Kristin Peter- forts from their underclassmen. Smith acting as team captain. of a cliffhanger. withdrawn, and offi cials are cur- “Because the race accepts a The match raised Ashland to son and freshman Jenna Mat- Peterson showed her prowess Katie McAdams/Photo editor The women and men’s teams rently in the process of manually lot of high schools and basically 12-3 in GLIAC play, which is son chipped in with nine kills on both sides of the ball with 11 Freshman Jenna Matson goes for the kill. both competed this weekend at tabulating the correct results. takes in everyone, it is one of the Head of the Elk regatta in When asked exactly what hap- the country’s larger head races,” Elkhart, Ind. pened this weekend, Melanie said Peters. Forty-eight teams entered Sun- Peters, who raced in the women’s Sunday, the Lakers took part day’s 2.5 mile competition, with open eight, was unsure of the in the 41st annual Head of the Women’s soccer looks to fi nish season with win at Gannon the Mercyhurst men entering a team’s result. Charles regatta in Boston, in Looking ahead to next year, but competitor, preferably in the pair, an open four, a novice eight, “We don’t know. We passed front of 300,000 spectators. By Kelly Oldach not lessening the importance of top 25. and two men’s open eight boats. Marquette and got passed by Mercyhurst’s men’s collegiate Contributing writer Sunday’s game, White mentioned By adding a few more quality The women raced two open four Louisville.” eight boat fi nished 12th of 43 some things about the 2006 players to the roster and further- boats and an open eight boat. That quote is the epitome of teams, while the women’s colle- Although the Mercyhurst season. ing the growth of the players Apparently the men’s novice what happened this weekend. giate four boat took 8th of 17. women’s soccer team has only Since they are only losing one currently on the team, this goal eight boat had a legitimate fi rst- Many boats hit the water, raced, Both teams made signifi cant one game left to their 2005 senior, the Lakers are very opti- is well within reach. place fi nish, but offi cial times and and then had no idea where they improvements from their starting season, they are not taking this mistic about next year. As for now, the best way to results will not be posted until stood. positions after the men began the game lightly. Many of the talented new faces start off that new season would sometime Wednesday. Not that the weekend was a race in 14th and the women took Coming off of a 1-1 weekend, of this season are going to have be to carry over a winning record The action reached a sort of waste, however: one key aspect off from 16th. the Lakers will play their fi nal a year of experience under their of 15-5 from this 2005 season anti-climax when it was revealed that the Lakers were able to Both teams will now be off game versus Gannon at home belt and will have more of an with a fi nal win over Gannon that a glitch in the timing system, work on was their rhythm. “Be- until the spring season. this upcoming Sunday. impact next season. on Sunday. Last Friday, the women took on Their goal is to be a national long time rival, the Eagles from Ashland University. Mercyhurst wrestlers to take part They went into this crucial game looking for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. in ‘War at the Shore’ showcase The Lakers did not start out as they planned because they were By Matt Jackson already down by three goals after The match will take place on a “Mike is a big fan of wrestling Katie McAdams/Photo editor Sports co-editor only 30 minutes of play. raised platform with the spotlight and really pushed it along,” said Jacque (5) and Adrienne (9) Sluga move the ball upfi eld against Findlay. on the wrestlers. Cipollone. As coach Dale White said, from junior Lisa Casement, Casement had her fourth hat to bounce back after the loss to The Mercyhurst wrestling team Mercyhurst and Gannon will Cipollone is having the event “Before we woke up we were sophomore Jacque Sluga and trick of the year giving her 26 Ashland and come out and play has added a little pizazz to their open the event at 6 p.m. and will taped and using it in his proposal losing 4-0.” freshman Christine Rehnert, they goals on the season, which is like they did. They really played rivalry match against Gannon be followed by Fort LeBouef and to the NCAA to have the Divi- White said that coming off of still did not come out on top. three short of the single season for each other.” University this year. Cathedral Prep, two of the top sion II national tournament held fi ve wins and playing the best The Lakers lost 5-3, and as record. He took that idea a little fur- This season’s match will be held local high school teams. in Erie in 2008, and is hoping for soccer he had seen them play all White summed up, “It just wasn’t Junior Finella Annand and ther to say, “They were all pretty at the Erie Civic Center and will Edinboro and Buffalo, a Divi- al large turnout to fi ll as much of year, the women did a complete our day.” freshman Sarah Powell added upset about not making playoffs be part of the “War at the Shore” sion I matchup, will close out the stands as possible. 180 after they had played ter- After Friday’s loss, the women the other two goals while ju- but nobody looks like they are showcase on Dec. 9, which will the event. “We are hoping to get over a rible for the fi rst 30 minutes of hoped to put that game behind nior Karen Eade recorded the easing up. feature two other matches in ad- The “War at the Shore” is an 1,000 people in the seats,” said that game. them and play like they knew shutout. “Some of them will plateau, dition to the Mercyhurst-Gannon idea that Cipollone has tossed Cipollone. “It was rough,” he said, “and how to play. Referring to the win over Find- some will drop down, but the match. around for the last couple of Tickets for the event will be we got punished for every error The Lakers did just that and lay, White noted, “This is an ones with the real character are “I think it’s something that will years, but he gives credit to Erie sold in the Student Union at a we made.” dominated Findlay, beating them awesome group of girls. It those who are going to continue be good for both teams,” said Freeze coach Mike Esposito for discounted price of $6 on dates Despite the attempted come- 5-0. shows great character for them to grow.” coach Tony Cipollone. bringing the event to fruition. to be announced. Tickets bought back and the three late goals PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD November 2, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Men’s hockey sweeps UConn

This Week’s Results... By Chris Van Horn Contributing writer Field hockey...... Oct. 26, W 4-0 Washington & Jefferson Oct. 29, W 9-0, St. Vincent The Mercyhurst men’s hockey Women’s volleyball...... Oct. 28, L 3-0, Ashland team got off to a great start Oct. 29, L 3-0, Findlay in conference play over the Men’s water polo...... Oct. 28, W 14-3, Navy weekend by sweeping the Uni- versity of Connecticut in a pair Oct. 29, L 17-10, Salem International of contests at the Mercyhurst Oct. 30, L 8-7, Gannon Ice Center. Women’s hockey...... Oct. 29, L 3-2, St. Lawrence The Lakers defeated the Hus- Oct. 30, L 4-1, St. Lawrence kies 5-2 Friday night and 5-3 Saturday afternoon. Men’s hockey...... Oct. 28, W 5-2, UConn Coach Rick Gotkin was very Oct. 29, W 5-3, UConn pleased with his team’s perfor- Men’s soccer...... Oct. 28, T 3-3(2 OT) Ashland mance to open their conference Oct. 30, L 3-1, Finday schedule. “We played very well in both Women’s soccer...... Oct. 28, L 5-2, Ashland games. We completely dominated Oct. 30, W 5-0, Findlay UConn for most of three periods

Football...... Oct. 29, L 41-20, Hillsdale on Saturday until we gave up Katie McAdams/Photo editor ______two goals late. Finishing games Freshman goalie Tyler Small picked up a win on Saturday against UConn. stronger is something that we’re going to have to work on as we who scored twice, giving him results is a nice problem for a Coghlan back we will be that go,” Gotkin stated. three goals on the season. coach to have,” Gotkin said. much deeper which could be a In the news... Senior assistant captain Dave Jamie Hunt also contributed Goaltending is not the only area huge advantage for us,” Gotkin Borrelli got the Lakers started his third goal of the season while where the Lakers have depth. said. in Friday’s contest by scoring his Scott Champagne was credited Injuries to senior defense- The Lakers will continue con- Intramural update third goal of the season. with four assists. men Conrad Martin and Jamie ference play this upcoming week- UConn rebounded with a goal The Lakers started freshman Coghlan have forced Gotkin to end when they will travel to Monday night was fi lled with upsets during the Intramural Flag early in the second period before Tyler Small in net, who picked up play some of his freshmen more American International College Football Quarterfi nals at Tullio Field. the Lakers scored the next two the win by stopping 24 shots. than he had planned on, but they for a pair of games. to take a 3-1 lead into the fi nal The Lakers have three solid have stepped up to fi ll the voids The following weekend, Mer- Scott Wartanen’s team, ranked fi fth, beat the fourth-seeded period. goaltenders in Ella, Small, and left by those injuries, specifi cally cyhurst will take on Holy Cross, team of Mike Rapone 40 to 27. The biggest upset of the The Huskies got back within a Jordan Wakefi eld, who have all Kirk Mendernach and Bobby a team Gotkin expects to give evening happened between the third and sixth seeds with the goal early in the third period but played well in their net time this Phillips. Mercyhurst all they can handle. sixth seed team of Jamie Walczak prevailing 62 to 48. goals by junior Kyle Gourgan season. “The injuries that we have now “We are taking it one game at and sophomore Kerry Bow- Having this kind of depth is a are giving the freshmen more a time. We need to take care of Matt Kampman’s team, seeded second, beat Pietro man sealed the victory for the problem that Gotkin does not chances to contribute and that’s American International and we DiMichele’s team, ranked seventh, and with the win moves Lakers. mind having. a nice luxury to have during a can’t get caught looking past onto the semifi nals. Brian Folland, the top seeded team, Junior goalie Mike Ella picked “It’s nice to have three goal- season as long as ours. them. remains undefeated by beating Tony Dorchak’s team 66 to 50. up the victory in net by stopping tenders who are all playing well. “The experience that the fresh- “You can’t win the conference 28 shots for Mercyhurst. Depth is something that is going men gain now will help us further in October, and we have to ap- Nov. 7, 2005 concludes Intramural Flag Football with the Mercyhurst continued their to carry us this season, and to be down the road toward the end of proach each game one at a time,” semifi nals at 8 p.m. and the Championship Game following at high scoring attack on Saturday, able to change goalies on a game the season. Gotkin stated. 9 at Tullio Field. this time led by Ben Cottreau to game basis and still see similar “When we get Martin and

Next week also marks the end of Ultimate Frisbee with Jeff Cagle’s and Joe Ranallo’s teams battling for fi rst place and Denny Porter and Tim Watt’s teams playing for third. Field hockey gets fourth straight win

Both games will be at 7 p.m. on Tullio Field. Bloomsburg, Pa. - Deanna Fletcher & Christine Mersch By Brady Hunter Senior Misty Dennis led the Contributing writer way to a 5-2 victory with three goals. Often times people liken a Before Dennis began her domi- sports team’s season to a roller nation, however, freshman Haley coaster. Brochu started things off right, If one were to apply that scoring with just over fi ve min- metaphor to the Mercyhurst fi eld utes off the clock. hockey team, one would come up She continued her strong play with the picture of the strangest later in the match when she as- roller coaster ever created. sisted Dennis in her third goal. The Mercyhurst fi eld hockey Dennis scored near the halfway team would begin with the typical mark and twice again in the last series of ups and downs, twists 14 minutes to put the Lakers up and turns. for good. Senior Lindsay Jackson But the end would be a killer. was credited with the assist for That’s because our fi eld hockey Dennis’ second score. team fi nished the season with For the match, senior Katie four consecutive wins, and was King also had one assist, junior victorious in fi ve of their fi nal Lauren MacEllven scored one

six contests. goal and junior goalkeeper Julie Katie McAdams/Photo editor Contributed Photo True, the Lakers did end up Smith had 13 saves. Lauren MacEllven (14) moves the ball upfi eld. Intramural football action on Tullio Field. with a 9-11 record, so the ascent Next up (and quickly downed) did not come quickly enough, but was Washington and Jefferson, ington and Jefferson. Dennis, Kelleher and freshman Men’s hockey earns honors it was impressive nonetheless. who lost 4-0 against our Lakers. Freshman goalkeepers Jen Courtney Monin round out the Just ask freshman goalkeeper Brochu once again made her Macri and Jen Coleman each got scoring with one goal each. Men’s hockey picked up a few honors this past week. First up Jen Macri. presence felt with three assists, about 10 minutes of relief time Defensively, the team held St. were the individual awards with junior Scott Champagne and “It was defi nitely good to gain and MacEllven and Jackson each in the match. Vincent to a ludicrous total of freshman Chris Trafford who were honored by Atlantic Hockey. some momentum at the end of contributed one goal. Finally, the Lakers embarrassed two shots in the entire game, as the season. It will give us some Sophomore Erin Kelleher and St. Vincent on Saturday at Tullio opposed to Mercyhurst’s 30. Champagne tallied six points on the weekend, notching a goal incentive going into next year.” freshman Alicia Guzzo scored Field. The freshmen tandem of Macri with fi ve assists in the Lakers’ pair of wins over UConn. But the team shouldn’t beat the opening and closing goals, MacEllven and Guzzo both and Coleman once again got itself up too much; the last three respectively. made life diffi cult for the visiting significant playing time, and Trafford was responsible for the game winner on Friday night games were quite impressive. The Lakers dominated this team, as they each scored three each came up with one save. when he scored late in the second period. He also tallied an On Monday, the Lakers aced game with their 32 shots, 26 on times apiece. By the end of Smith played for only the fi rst assist on the goal in the third period that night. off against Catawba College in goal, to just six shots for Wash- the fi rst half, the score was 5-0. six minutes.

The team was also honored by the USA Today poll by earning the 21st spot and they are Mercyhurst College’s Team of the Week. Water polo fi nishes season at 6-15, 2-9 the fi nal say in the season series However, their record is de- “Gannon and Slippery Rock By Chris Van Horn as they took three of fi ve con- ceiving as Mercyhurst lost four have 22 guys on the roster, we Mercyhurst won a pair over UConn Friday and Saturday night by Contributing writer the scores 5-2 and 5-3 respectively. tests against Mercyhurst this games by one goal, a statistic that had 13 this year. Depth is a very season. should change with experience. important part of being suc- The Mercyhurst men’s water Champagne honored again along with Brochu “Obviously we would have “The young guys played great cessful in college water polo,” polo team could not end their liked to get at least one win but all season long and their experi- Robinette stated. season the way they wanted to, the guys hung tough and played ence will play a big part in our The Lakers will be young, Champagne and fi eld hockey junior forward Haley Brochu were with a victory, but their hopes hard every game,” Coach Curtis potential to win more games next talented and more experienced honored as the Mercyhurst College Athletes of the Week. will be high as they look forward Robinette stated. season,” Robinette said. next season. and begin preparing for next The Lakers have much to look The Lakers will miss the de- However, it is still too early Brochu tallied a goal and fi ve assists in the 3-0 weekend for season. forward to as they begin their partures of seniors Kyle Wilson, to predict how Mercyhurst will the Lakers. Mercyhurst defeated Catawba, Washington & Mercyhurst fi nished eighth at preparations for next fall. Patrick Staab and Chad Ward. fare in terms of racking up more Jefferson and St. Vincent over the past week to close out the the Southern Championships in An outstanding freshmen class Wilson leaves Mercyhurst as wins. season. Annapolis, Md. will be returning with a full sea- the Lakers all-time leader in “We have a lot of work to do The Lakers fell to Division I son of college water polo under games played while Staab gradu- before next season. We weren’t MacEllven gets recognized nationally Navy, ranked No. 13, by a score their belts. ates as the Lakers all time leader a very big team this year so we of 14-3. Zach Bell, Andrew Schonhoff, in saves. have to hit the weight room and National recognition was given to Mercyhurst junior Lauren The Lakers dropped their sec- Jorge Montero and Oscar Calde- Coach Robinette hopes to have put on some pounds. MacEllven last this week. MacEllven, a forward on the fi eld ond contest of the tournament ron played outstanding all season a big year of recruiting, noting “We defi nitely have to be more hockey team, scored fi ve goals in the Lakers’ three wins last to Salem International by a score long, and their experience will that the team has several holes physical to get some more vic- week. She fi nished her season by leading the team in goals of 17-10. only help in their preparation that need to be fi lled. tories. I’ll have a better idea of with 16. Then, in their season fi nale, the for next fall. “As far as recruiting goes, we where this team stands and how Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- Lakers dropped a heartbreaker to The Lakers fi nished their sea- need to get faster and deeper. We good they could be by the time thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to Gannon by a score of 8-7. son with a record of 6-15 overall were a team that did not have a May rolls around,” Robinette [email protected]. The Knights victory gave them and 2-9 in conference play. lot of depth. said.