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NEWS To contact: [email protected] Unlocking the secrets of the dead

These lectures included infor- hurst professors travel to Chile’s They also focused the lectures By Katie Walker mation on identifying the trauma capital Santiago. on basic forensic anthropology. Contributing writer that occurred to the body, the age This was after they had sent “We taught the basic informa- and sex of the victim. three of their investigators to tion that can be learned from Mercyhurst continued show- Because of terrible incidents Erie during the summer of examining human remains,” ing its strength in the fi eld of that occurred in the past, there 2004 to learn forensic science commented Dirkmaat. applied forensic science when is a great need for the offi cials techniques during the forensic Symes presented to the group three members of the Mercy- in Chile to know information re- anthropology department’s an- the basics of bone trauma, muti- hurst College’s anthropology garding forensic anthropology. nual short courses. lation and dismemberment along department traveled to Chile in According to Dirkmaat, the “The government’s main con- with how to recognize cases deal- August. military dictatorship that ruled cern was to educate police inves- ing with those topics. They provided seminars in Chile in the 1970s and 1980s is tigators and medical examiners Cabo-Perez set the ground- their field on the tactics used blamed for the disappearances so they are able to use expert work on general anthropologi- when identifying crime scene of many Chilean cases involving knowledge on the identifi cation cal issues, statistics and how to information and also human those missing people continue to of human remains so they can analyze bones. remains. surface today. pass that information along to Dirkmaat lectured on his spe- Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, associate The military dictatorship led by the right people,” said Dirk- cialty: outdoor crime scene re- professor of anthropology and General Augusto Pinchoet ruled maat. covery, forensic anthropology, director of forensic science, Dr. Chile from 1973 to 1990. While in Chile, the trio not only mass fatality and victim identi-

Steven Symes, associate profes- Photo by Dennis Dirkmaat During that 23 year time span presented a week of lectures, but fi cation. sor in forensic and biological an- Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat and a Chilean law enforcement offi cial more than 3,000 Chileans were also conducted hands-on-work- The three faculty members not thropology and applied forensic help Chilean police investigators and medical examiners. executed or disappeared and shops in which they worked with only assisted the government science, and Luis Cabo-Perez, another 27,000 were imprisoned Chilean offi cials on open cases. and police, but gave the Chilean director of laboratory studies, ducted short lectures to police This information would be or tortured. Dirkmaat, Symes and Cabo- people hope for the future as made the trip to Chile. investigators and medical exam- used to identify and deal with The Chilean government re- Perez each presented lectures in well. The three professors con- iners in the country. discovery of human remains. quested that the three Mercy- their fi elds of specialty. North East building dedicated to Michele, Tom Ridge Director of the Erie County chael McQuillen sees the build- Although much of the funding By Robert Hodge Library system. ing’s beauty as remarkable. was provided by the state and Contributing writer “I look forward to seeing this “This building is a wonderful federal governments, that money building fi lled with books, jour- blending of striking architecture also came from taxpayers, in- On August 26, Mercyhurst nals, computers and most of and functionality,” he said. cluding the taxpayers of North Northeast dedicated its new all, students using them,” said The funding for the building East and of Erie County. Health and Safety building in Michele Ridge. came from a capital grant of A $1 million gift was given by honor of former Gov. Tom and Tom Ridge served as Pennsyl- $2 million that was awarded to the Orris C. Hirtzel and Beatrice Michele Ridge. vania’s governor for over eight Mercyhurst in 2003. Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Foun- The new building, located on years. He then served as Secre- The grant was made possible dation to support the construc- the North East campus, is pro- tary of Homeland Security for by Ridge’s successors, both Gov. tion of the new building and viding space for an ever-growing three years. Mark Schweiker and Gov. Ed establish the Hirtzel Institute enrollment size at the two-year He praised Mercyhurst North- Rendell. on Aging. satellite campus. east as a fine institution that The total cost of the building McQuillen says the building is Mercyhurst named the building would give “hundreds and thou- was $5.5 million. In addition to a terrifi c addition to the Mercy- after Michele and Tom Ridge on sands of students an opportunity the state funding, $600,000 dol- hurst community. “It provides account of their contributions to for a college education.” lars was given in congressional us with badly needed classroom, the Erie community, Pennsylva- The Michele and Tom Ridge earmark grants from the De- offi ce and library space at Mer- nia, and the United States. Health and Safety building will partment of Health and Human cyhurst North East and does so Throughout their professional include five classrooms, two Services and the Department of in a way we can all be proud of,” lives, they both have taken an ac- nursing labs, a computer lab, a Education, thanks to the support he said. “We are very grateful to tive role in supporting education library and offi ces for 18 mem- of Congressman Phil English all those who worked so hard to Ed Bernik/Photo and literacy. bers of the faculty. and Senators Arlen Specter and make it a reality.” Former Gov. Tom Ridge spoke at the dedication of the Mi- For 16 years, Michele was the Mercyhurst President Dr. Mi- Rick Santorum. chele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building. Freshman online alcohol program Continued from Page 1 15, and the deadline for comple- take. This will test to see if the tion will be Oct. 6. survey has had an effect on their Correct answers will result The survey will take roughly decision-making skills over the in students receiving prizes. two and a half hours to complete. course of one month. This program known as “Get Students can work on it at their Participation in this program Caught,” will work as an incen- own paces, stopping and restart- is mandatory. Students will not tive for students to ‘get caught’ ing at any time from the point at be able to register for winter with the knowledge of good which they left it. term classes without having decision-making. After 30 days, there will be a completed it. The survey will open on Sept. second survey for students to Father Andrew Greeley lectures

Greeley’s discussion concern- By Christina Ferranti ing Catholic and Protestant Contributing writer imagination dealt directly with the presence and absence of God On Wednesday evening, Sept. in each affi liation. 7, Father Andrew Greeley de- He professed that as a com- livered a lecture to about 900 munity, people need to come people at the Performing Arts together and recognize this dif- Center. ference, accept it and apply it to Greeley was the fi rst speaker their daily lives. in the McHale Distinguished Greeley fi lled this part of the Speaker Series. The Dr. Martha lecture with combined features Haley Lecture Series co-spon- from each denomination. He sored the talk. used these to describe the unique

The turnout was extremely Katie McAdams/Photo editor characteristics each affiliation impressive, the PAC was fi lled to Fr. Greeley gave the homily contained. maximum capacity. at Mass of the Holy Spirit. At the end of the lecture, the Greeley is an avid storyteller. audience was permitted to have a He entertained the large crowd brightly at him. This encounter question and answer session. with various stories relating to instilled a vision of hope and Some of the questions con- grace, imagination and ideas con- defi ned the true meaning of life sisted of thoughts on the con- cerning the Catholic Church. and religion. troversial novel “The Da Vinci When he spoke of grace, Gree- Greeley described another act Code.” ley used a small anecdote about of grace. On the way to Erie, Greeley’s response was that an experience in the O’Hare he had a near death experience the book was considered non- Airport in Chicago during the on the small airplane he was sensesical in accordance with the Christmas season. fl ying in. believed tradition of the Catholic He encountered a woman Thankfully, the plane landed culture. amidst the hustle and bustle of safely. By the grace of God, Another question involved the the airport, clinging to her infant Greeley was able to deliver his conclave, to which Greeley re- child. lecture which was in high de- sponded that the conclave should When she saw Greeley, she mand among the Erie public and not just include the cardinals. immediately lit up and smiled Mercyhurst students. It should include all those that the Pope presides over. This is more inline with a democratic idealism. Overall, the lecture was enter- taining and infl uential. Greeley was able to use personal experi- ences to create a much more in-depth and engaging lecture about the current state of the Catholic faith. September 14, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Make the most of Presque Isle bay. signed to draw people to the these places you can fi nally begin By Melissa Jack Besides simply being a place of monument, and also explains the to experience and appreciate how Features Editor recreation, Presque Isle is also a historical events and signifi cance lucky we are to have the beauty State Park and nature preserve, of the peninsula. and luxury of Presque Isle right Unfortunately the college we all and has been since 1921. Driving past Perry Monument in our own backyard. elected to attend for four years of There exists six distinctive and Gull Point eventually brings However, the last place you our life is located in a snow belt. ecological zones on Presque Isle, you to Sunset Point. This beach must visit before you can truly Better known as “Dreary Erie” many of which contain their is famous for its views of the say you have fully experienced for its lack of sunshine, we are own unique plant and animal sunset, and was even ranked one Presque Isle is Sara’s. all familiar with the lake-effect species. of the best views in the world. Sara’s has been open on Pen- snow and pounding wind of the Bird watching is a favorite Once passed sunset point you insula Drive since 1980 and can winter, into the spring, months. pastime on Presque Isle. Because are now on your way out of Pr- be thought of as the Gateway to Although many of us are not of its location along the Atlantic esque Isle, but there is one other Presque Isle. here to experience an Erie sum- fl yway many migrating birds stop spot of interest on your drive Those visiting the peninsula mer, which are said to be quite on the peninsula to rest, feed northwest: the lighthouse. are beckoned by the red and beautiful and pleasant, we can all and nest. Once you have seen and visited white striped awning, the old enjoy it for a brief month before Over 320 bird species have fashioned nostalgia and the just the bleak winter settles in. Thus Melissa Jack/Features Editor been recorded on Presque Isle, plain tastey smell of grilling we should take advantage in the Gina Christoffersen and Andrew Lapiska test their kayak- 45 of which are considered spe- Smith’s hotdogs. one convenient oasis to do this: ing skills. cies of special concern. After enjoying a sunny day at Presque Isle. Many times people who visit the beach it is almost a tradition Only an 11 mile drive from Beach 6 is also the most popu- get outside and enjoy the sights Presque Isle, especially teenagers to enjoy the outdoor dining at campus, Presque Isle is a haven lar beach for teens and college and sounds of Presque Isle on or college students, don’t venture Sara’s while sipping on one of of relaxation and entertainment students. foot, rollerblades or bike. farther into the peninsula than their old fashioned milkshakes. to soothe the spirit and engage If you are planning a picnic If you aren’t scared of spend- Beach 7; however, there is much Pick your pleasure. Whatever the body for those both will- and you don’t want to deal with ing a little cash to have some fun, to see the farther in you go. you choose, Presque Isle gives ing, and not willing, to spend a milling crowd, Beach 7 is where and to get a good workout, rent- Gull Point, which is one of the you an outlet. money. you want to head. ing a single or double kayak for a most dynamic and fragile areas We all know that winter will Presque Isle provides you with Presque Isle also provides few hours is a unique experience on Presque Isle, is at the end of soon rear it’s ugly head. However, the choice of 11 beaches where many other activities besides the that the Presque Isle Canoe and the peninsula jutting out into don’t be one of those people you can enjoy the sun, water and obvious beaches. There is a 13.5 Boat Livery provides. Lake Erie. It is designated as a who complains about it, yet sand. If soaking in the rays is mile bike trail that loops around When the sun is high and the natural area on the State Park and doesn’t take advantage of what your activity of choice, any beach the peninsula and there are also water is smooth, gather a group is nationally known as a birding Erie has to offer during the short will do. 10 miles-worth of hiking trails of friends and strike out on your hotspot. amount of time that we get to If you wish to test your com- within the peninsula. own exploration of one of Pr- To get to Gull Point you must Melissa Jack/Features Editor experience the more pleasant petitive edge, Beach 6 has eight There is plenty of time during esque Isle’s many inland ponds. pass a historic area of the park: Pat O’Kain and Brian De- side of “Dreary Erie”. sandy volleyball courts where it’s the winter to workout indoors on For a little more cash you can Perry Monument. This scenic Francesco battle for the easy to lose track of time. a treadmill. Now is the time to rent a motorboat to explore the area boasts a new display de- ball. Green living up and running Writer introduces master gardener, planted a fi ve “green.” The room, which has By Michelle Brewer or six row garden in the rear of no TV but does have a counter, Contributing Writer the building. It contains common was designed by the graduating ‘A Healthier Column’ vegetables and is easily accessible interior design students last year You may have read last year for pickings. and will be completed by interior mypyramid.gov., because the your digestive system regular. about the prospects of environ- The students are the ones design students this year. By Jen Helbig food pyramid is not the same If you do buy fresh produce mentally friendly apartments for responsible for maintaining it as For all these environmentally Contributing Writer as when you were in elementary though, don’t just bite into it students of Mercyhurst College, they are the ones benefi ting from friendly features, the students are school. It has been improved straight out of the bag. You can intended to be up and running it. Part of maintaining the garden expected to keep track of their It’s 8 a.m., 3 p.m., or maybe and simplifi ed, and is a great contract bacteria from fruit and this year. is the creation and maintenance energy use and take count of even 3 a.m., and your stomach tool to consider before a trip veggies just as much as from Well, the year has begun and of a compost bin. their recycling. There seems to is making unusual noises. You to the grocery store. undercooked meat. with it, green apartments. The For many, the idea of a com- be a sense of compliance among think of the last supper your The new pyramid is interac- If you are not crazy about designated building is 3807 post bin comes with visions of the students and as Lisa Gillis, mom cooked for you, and you tive online. It takes into account preparing fresh fruit, try buying Briggs. fl ies and a garbage can smell. one of the green apt. tenants, salivate. lifstyle and gender to give a canned fruit in its own juice, Students that took the initia- However, compost bins, receiv- pointed out, “A lot of what we You then think of French general idea for daily calorie and then draining the juice tive to live in these apartments ing no meats, cheeses or other do is try to make this more prac- fries in Egan and a sense of intake. before eating. The nutrition in- are benefi tting from some great smelly foods, can give off a sweet tical…” The students are urged helplessness overcomes you. Also, if in doubt, pick up an formation on the side of a can earth-conscious undertakings or otherwise pleasant aroma. to think of things as simple as It’s only been a few weeks in extra vegetable or fruit instead of fruit applies to the drained which include a discount at the Once the bin is started, its turning off a light in an empty your apartment, and you are of an extra pack of hot dogs. fruit, not the entire contents. Food Co-Op., bikes designated product can be used as fertil- or unused room. already running out of canned There are many creative ways If you buy canned vegetables, specifi cally for their use, recycle izer for the garden. Due to the This sense of environmen- soup. Believe it or not, it’s time to eat these foods, and most make sure you drain and rinse bins for paper, plastic and glass, impending winter the compost tal responsibility seems to be to make a trip to the grocery of us are lacking the fruits and them. a compost bin and a garden in bin and garden should be in full spreading and recycling bins have store. veggies that we need in our daily When buying grains, opt for the back of the building. cycle next year. been distributed for student use. But what to buy? The pletho- calorie intake. whole grains. But don’t simply Each apartment was outfi tted Also in the basement of the The goal here is to get the stu- ra of convenience food choices It’s a great idea to pick out buy any brown bread on the with recycled paper and bio- green building is a green com- dents aware, and though many is tempting, but after making it dark green vegetables, like shelf. Check the fi ber content, degradable cleaning supplies, munity area. The room, which all will inevitably use these as just out of freshman year without spinach (raw or cooked), green and make sure that it is around which the students are expected can enjoy, is going to be outfi tted another garbage can, some stu- too many extra pounds; you peppers, broccoli, or a dark three grams. to replace once they run out. with all environmentally respon- dents will join the ever growing know that you should opt for lettuce. These vegetables will When buying milk and cheese, These apartments consider all sible materials. population of environmentally some fresh produce. provide you with important try to buy skim, or if you were parts of living. All the materials used are aware persons. Here are a few ideas for what vitamins and minerals that are raised on whole milk, try to step Each student in the building biodegradable or otherwise to do when you fi nally fi nd your not found as plentifully in other it down a notch. Moving from is entitled to a 2% discount on way to the grocery store. lighter choices such as a head of whole to 2% is much easier to food at the Co-Op (15% on the Even if you are not comfort- iceberg lettuce or a cucumber. become acclimated to than go- 15th of each month) and has the able grilling a portobello sand- Also, try to buy orange veg- ing straight to skim. ability to increase their discount wich for lunch, you should not gies such as carrots and sweet Cheese can also be low fat, to 20% per each four hours that feel like you need to resort to potatoes. but if you eat it in moderation they volunteer at the Co-Op. Hungry Man on a white bun Most college students prob- then you can feel free to buy This is completely optional for for every meal. ably consume potatoes, French any type. each student. The Co-Op pro- When you go to the store, you fries, potato chips, and corn as When purchasing meat, try vides totally organic food, bulk need to think of buying from their usual vegetables. However, buying the ground beef with products, vegetarian and vegan each of the food groups: veg- it is important to eat vegetables the lower fat concentration. food, recycled and biodegradable etables, fruits, carbohydrates, that are not starchy (such as the Also, poultry and fish are products and a cafeteria. The meat and beans, and dairy. spinach and carrots) rather than healthier than red meat, because Co-OP is located at West 26th Don’t buy in surplus from the potatoes all of the time. they contain less saturated fat. and Brown. fats and sweeteners group. As for fruits, you can glance Keep your eyes open in this Besides buying healthy foods, Whether or not you are famil- around the produce section and section for a weekly recipe arti- the students are invited to grow iar with serving sizes of each pick out whatever looks good to cle, which will give you creative some of their own. Over the of the food groups, a great you. Fruits contain fi ber, which ideas to utilize the healthy foods summer, Kathy Pedler, Dr. Ma- website to check out is www. is very necessary to keeping that you are purchasing. goc and two citizens of Erie, Katie McAdams/Photo Editor under the direction of a local The new garden outside the Green Living Apartments. Two new English professors share talents with Mercyhurst work on her Master’s and PhD pletion, and it is on Theory and to TV and fi lm.” “My mother was a teacher, Riley-Brown also will teach By Jen Helbig and to teach classes. Cultural Studies. Hoagland hopes to tie her Eng- and since my sophomore year classes in her specialty in the Contributing Writer Hoagland expressed an interest “What I have been studying is lish expertise in with interests of college, I knew that I wanted coming terms. in a smaller student body, and post-colonial literature and the- of the student body, by possibly to teach literature,” Riley-Brown “I will be teaching an American It’s the third week of class said that Mercyhurst fi t the bill ory, feminist studies and rhetoric forming a sci-fi fantasy club on said. Literature class some time this already, and that means the fresh- while she was job searching. and composition.” the campus. Riley-Brown went directly from year,” she said. men are fi nally able to fi nd their “When looking for a job, I had Hoagland’s PhD topic might Also new to Mercyhurst is Dr. college into teaching at the Uni- Similar to Hoagland, Riley- way through the halls from Egan in mind a small, liberal arts col- seem overwhelming to a fresh- Christina Riley-Brown, a profes- versity of Mississippi, which was Brown expressed interest in to Preston without getting lost. lege, where there is an emphasis man in one of her classes, but sor of English. a bit different from Mercyhurst. becoming involved with student However, some of them may on teaching,” Hoagland said. “I she also has a “guilty pleasure” Riley-Brown studied at the Uni- “My husband and I were really activities outside of the class- not realize that their teachers are like that the classes are intimate in a more contemporary form of versity of Arkansas for her bach- excited about the job at Mercy- room. also adjusting to the climate of here. In Indiana there were English: science fi ction fantasy. elor’s degree, and then moved to hurst, because I would have the “At this point, I’m trying to Mercyhurst. thousands and thousands of “Sci-fi fantasy is all about Star the University of Mississippi for chance to teach small classes,” fi gure out what the student body Ericka Hoagland, a professor students, I would have them in Trek, the Harry Potter fanatics, her Master’s and her PhD, which she said. “I have found already needs,” Riley-Brown said. “One of English new to Mercyhurst, a class once and never see them the Lord of the Rings series, was in Early American Literature that the students are very high- teacher is doing a project with hails from Washington, where again. I’m looking forward to wizards and sorcery,” Hoagland and Southern Literature. caliber. I am teaching College poetry online; another is work- she completed her undergradu- seeing students for all four years explained. “It also includes tech- All along, she said that she had Writing I now. The students are ing with fi ction on fi lm. I think I ate degree. She then advanced to of their time here.” nology, and it covers sources been moving in the direction of so talkative in class, I’m really need to become involved where Purdue University in Indiana to Hoagland’s PhD is near com- across the board, from literature English education. pleased.” the students need it.” PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD September 14, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected] Katrina exposes incompetence Mother Nature opens America’s eyes to weakness as government fails to assist victims of Katrina

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Two Louisiana men reach for a rope, while a friend tries to right a charter fi shing boat sunk by Katrina. The hurricane caused massive amounts of damage on the Gulf Coast.

Unless you live in complete isolation of the world The incompetence of federal aid became disgust- good question.” Celebrities Harry Conick Jr. and Sean Penn have outside of Mercyhurst, you are be aware of the ingly clear. Headlines around the world showcased Surely President Bush, the King of Accountabil- done more than any public offi cial, actually going total devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina on this incompetence. The Daily Mail in London ity, would condemn Brown’s lack of preparation . into the city and rescuing people, literally giving the Gulf Coast. proclaimed “Third World America,” and that’s . . right? Wrong. With Brown by his side, Bush them the clothes off of their back. The media has been covering the story day in exactly what it looked like. commented to reporters, “Brownie, you’re doing a However, I sincerely want to acknowledge the and day out, particularly highlighting the failures How could this happen in the richest nation in heck of a job.” However, due to pressures Brown wonderful work all members of the military, law of government and the disaster relief effort. While the world? The answer to this question lies in poor was relieved from Hurricane Katrina operations, enforcement, fi rst responders and medical person- blame extends to leadership and incorrect priorities. and recently resigned under heavy criticism citing nel have done, their efforts are genuine and should all levels of gov- When FEMA was placed under the larger entity it was best for FEMA and the president. be honored. The same cannot and should not be ernment, federal, of Homeland Security, there was a great deal of And what about the president? Well, when the said about most government offi cials, Democrat state and local, the Allison protest on the Hill. As an independent body, hurricane hit, Bush was on his ranch in Crawford, or Republican. media has been FEMA could control its funding and operation Texas, probably chopping some wood for a photo- With FEMA and government being a complete particularly criti- Moore with much more effi ciently than it currently can op. The day after, the president boarded a plane, disappointment, thank God the Louisiana and Mis- cal of an admin- under the large clumsy Department of Homeland one would assume, to get back to Washington to sissippi National Guard were there to restore order istration that goes Security. While this alone is a problem, the person mobilize the federal government. Alas, his plane and provide hope . . . oh wait, that’s right they’re in out of its way to Opinion editor at the helm of FEMA is grossly unqualifi ed for went west, instead of east, to Arizona to lead a Iraq. Well it’s a good thing our tax money provides avoid criticism. the position. “town hall meeting” about Medicare. enough funding needed to aid the relief effort . . . It’s about time. Before being in charge of FEMA, Michael D. A full three days after the hurricane hit, Bush or it would if the war didn’t cost six billion a week. America spends a vast amount of its time and Brown was a failed Republican Congressional can- kindly cut his fi ve week vacation two days short So, once again, it is up to the generosity of Ameri- resources trying to “better” (in our view) peoples’ didate and the Judges and Stewards Commissioner to deal with the mass chaos erupting on the Gulf cans and the international community to provide lives throughout the world. We are fi ghting a war of the International Arabian Horse Association, Coast. What a guy. When Bush fi nally reached the relief, because Lord knows we can’t wait around for that very purpose. But it is a sad day when our where he ensured judges followed the rules and Gulf Coast, he sadly commented on the loss of for the government. government is unable to provide for the people investigated allegations of cheating. Republican Trent Lott’s home (well one of them) America has been looking abroad for far too long. of this country. Brown’s ticket to FEMA was Joe Allbaugh, and hoped he would rebuild. And people say It took a natural disaster of epic proportions to On Sept. 11, 2001, this nation was blind-sided President Bush’s 2000 campaign manager and very Compassionate Conservatives don’t exist! expose all of the weaknesses we have at home. The by an attack in downtown Manhattan. After that close friend. After Brown was let go (that’s right, In fact, former fi rst lady Barbara Bush was the poverty gap is existent and growing, our disaster horrifi c day, the Department of Homeland Security fi red from the International Arabian Horse As- poster-child for compassion when making this relief is a joke, arguably racism is still alive and our was formed to protect and prepare for national sociation), he expected to be inline for a good job comment regarding the refugees seeking shelter government offi cials are out of touch with the real disasters. After watching the events of Hurricane when Bush was elected. Allbaugh was appointed in the Astrodome, “[they were] underprivileged issues Americans face. Katrina unfold, I think it’s safe to say the Depart- by Bush to head FEMA, and after his resignation anyway and this is working very well for them.” It’s time America focuses on America again. How ment of Homeland Security is a joke. in 2003, Bush then appointed the oh-so qualifi ed Somehow I think the thousands of people that just can we push ourselves on the world based on claims The Federal Emergency Management Agency, Brown to replace him. lost everything and were subjected to conditions no of superiority when the Gulf Coast looks like one or FEMA, has done a pathetic job of aiding the Brown’s pitiful performance climaxed on national human should ever experience, would disagree. of the countries we are trying to “save?” It’s time desperate victims in Louisiana and Mississippi. television, when NBC news informed him that Dick Cheney, who was fl y fi shing in Wyoming to open our eyes, and Hurricane Katrina was one People went for days without food or water in people were starving to death in the convention and buying a new waterfront property in Maryland hell of a wake-up call. unsanitary conditions, begging for help. The old center. NBC news anchor Brian Williams asked while the people of New Orleans fought to survive, and the young were dying as conditions were Brown why food and water were not being air lifted fi nally arrived on the scene over a week after the deteriorating. to these people, to which Brown replied “that’s a hurricane hit. Ask The Malarkys Are open relationships possible in college? Ms Malarky Mr. Malarky Open relationships are possible Open relationships just don’t work It is a relief to hear someone a relationship. This boy is not Do not think for one moment, The open relationship has LEGE!?! Or do you like them can still hook up with anyone you say that they don’t have time your boyfriend. Repeat that to however, that your summer fl ing been tried and tested for years as a friend but in a more physical want, as well as this so-called spe- for a committed long distance yourself a couple times, because is pining away for you, waiting for on college campuses in situa- way? I realize that your situation cial someone and still come out relationship while away at col- you cannot have your cake and the moment when you can see tions where two people like one may not be as fi nite as this, but if on top…or bottom whichever lege. Too many people try to eat it too. Keep it simple; don’t one another again. You are not another but can’t seem to fully your answer is not the fi rst option you fancy. This does not exclude juggle class, work and keeping inject drama or emotion into a couple if you have the freedom commit. then for your own sake it should you from visiting or hooking up their signifi cant other happy, at certain situations. You can’t call to date other people. You can bet I have battled with this very be the second. with this person either. the expense of a social life. I that he will exercise this opportu- dilemma several times in my life, What makes the open relation- hate to say this… well actually I nity as much as you will. and when the dust settled I knew ship so hard is that ultimately, don’t because in many instances I think that the stigma that I had made the wrong choice. I there are no guidelines. (but not always) it is the truth: Ms comes with the term “open came to the realization that un- Mr. Even if there were a manual to couples are a drag. There I said Malarky relationship” needs to be eradi- less you are fully committed to Malarky this tight rope walking act, the it! Someone has to. cated. It is ok to want to date someone who is far away, there amount of drugs and alcohol I can hazard a guess that cou- other men. You are not wrong is no point in having a relation- coursing through the average col- ples who are reading this on to not want to erase this great guy ship. lege students body would impair campus are frowning and think- from your life. Look at your ring While the guidelines of con- their ability not only to abide by ing to themselves, “I’m not lame, fi nger; it’s still nice and comfort- duct we follow in relationships the manual but even to read it. I still have fun!“ Unfortunatly, this guy on the phone constantly ably bare. aren’t there, the emotion associ- I am of the opinion that in this If there is one time in any but some of these people are and expect him to engage in Don’t let the lure of warm ated with the relationship can situation you can have things person’s life to be single it is in fooling themselves. There are comforting boyfriend conversa- fuzzy security fool you into put- be. In my opinion you are set- both ways. As contradictory as college. This short, four-year a great number of impulsive, tion. You can’t get upset when ting all your time into a commit- ting yourself up for heartache, this may sound to what I’ve said span is fi lled with so many glo- exciting things single people can this guy does not send you lame ted long distanced relationship. jealousy and maybe the loss above I think I have a point. rious experiences I can’t even do that couples can’t. Routine Hallmark cards for Sweetest Day. College is the time in your life of a friend, none of which are What I’m trying to say is that remember them all…or any of and security are the twin thieves Certainly, and this is the most im- when the opportunities are lim- worth experiencing over a vague you actually preserve your rela- them for that matter. that rob us of spontaneity and portant thing to remember, you itless! Don’t compromise your relationship. tionship with this person better My suggestion to you is to free-spiritedness. cannot get angry when you fi nd chance to experience everything My suggestion to you is re- by not entering into an open hold this person dear to your As to your question about a that he is dating other girls. you can. As much as the Sisters evaluate the situation, and fi nd relationship with them. If you heart, but don’t sully your future possible “open relationship” If you want to date other of Mercy would cross themselves out what you are really want out are not together in any way with with him by involving yourself with this guy from summer, I people while you are here at when I use the school motto in of this other person. Do you a person, they can’t legitimately in something that isn’t likely to think it’s possible as long as you school, that’s fi ne and actually this situation, it applies directly to like them enough to commit and have a problem with anything last. remember one thing, this is not extremely healthy and natural. your question: Seize the day! give up your freedom in COL- you do. That is to say that you September 14, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly It’s college, live it up By Katie Tillman Returning to campus after my freshman year And especially when the music of some hip-hop The Good produced a feeling of zeal that only few can explain rapster began to blast from the adjacent room – I in words. I moved in, with my parents’ help, and am more of a Stones’ fan. The good news is that we’re back on campus. This doesn’t sound particularly good, but it really then quickly ushered them out with a “Goodbye, I was petrifi ed that I wouldn’t make any friends, is for the following four reasons: see you in November!” Then, I took a giant sigh but, as quickly as my worries came, they subsided as 1) We once again have the opportunity to make foolish decisions without being questioned later of relief – a catharsis – that offi cially marked the I befriended my entire Suite 300 building. The guys on (Aka: we’re free from our parents!) freedom of living on my own, once more. across the hall and downstairs, and the girls upstairs 2) Getting reacquainted with old friends. Three months was far too long to be away from Most upper- became best friends. My cell phone quickly fi lled them…that’s a lot of gossip to catch up on. classmen proba- with numbers and my IM buddy list tripled. 3) Temporarily having money from our summer jobs to spend unwisely. Buying textbooks directly bly realize what I However, never have I experienced such friend- from the bookstore, however will quickly remedy this. am talking about Joshua ship and such laughter as I have thus far at Mer- 4) Lastly, there appears to be a few good days left to trot around in our worn out fl ip-fl ops and when I explain cyhurst. And, might I say, isn’t that what college Wilwohl to work on the nonexistent suntans. such an “emo- is all about? Sure, academics are always number Another good on campus was the Hurricane Katrina fundraiser at the pavilion on Sunday, as tional rescue,” one, but developing good friendships is equally well as remembering 9/11. It’s really heartwarming to see that the campus isn’t just about being to refer to the Editor-in-Chief important. anti-Bush. most important Nowhere else would I have danced down the rock tour of the hallway to the Pointer Sister’s “Jump for My Love” decade. But, freshmen are experiencing this emo- – mimicking Hugh Grant – or catapulted water The Bad tion for the fi rst time in their lives. And, I am sure, balloons into an undisclosed location. The bad news is that the money we have carefully stored away during the brief summer months they are enjoying every moment of it. Making the best of the freshman year – although doesn’t last very long. The necessities of life don’t cost as little as they should. As a result, we’re I remember becoming independent for the fi rst cliché – is worth one’s weight in gold. And that back to working for a pitiful $5.15/$5.75 an hour as workstudies. time last year and experiencing the pleasures of fi rst year will provide the defi ning moment in col- Another negative event on campus was the rainstorm during the Mass of the Holy Spirit picnic. moving away from home. No more chores. No lege life, for the friends one makes then, will be the As a consequence, it was moved into the cafeteria where I am told people freely took chips and more curfews. No more accountability. Instead, friends whose memories remain forever. pop. Another result of this rainstorm was that a small herd of ants sought my apartment as a it was now all up to me. I was nervous – I don’t So, strive hard, do well, and most importantly, refuge. The ants promptly died the next day on the living room heater. Hopefully, my apartment think I met one person who wasn’t – especially have fun. After all, it’s college. wasn’t the only one victimized by ants that day. when it came to saying goodbye to the parents. The Ugly

As the warm days continue, water just doesn’t quench our thirst. On such a balmy day, imagine 9/11 remembrance pins my surprise when my dollar didn’t work in a vending machine. The revelation quickly came that pop is now $1.25. Now, that is just ugly in my modest opinion. It may not seem to be a big deal on the Gulf Coast, partial proceeds will also be sent to some, but having to carry around some unnecessary change is just a hassle I’m not about to By Maeve Kelly to help with the relief effort. put up with. Contributing writer Although not directly related to 9/11, Hurricane On a less ugly note, problems with roommates may arise in a few weeks. Such as roommates Katrina has caused great loss of life and damage who constantly snore at night, roommates who have their signifi cant other over so much that they’re becoming a resident, or just simple things like taking out the trash. These minor issues may Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science that will take years and billions of dollars to recover from. become major problems. My advice is to handle the problems now before a molehill becomes a Honor Society will be selling 9/11 remembrance mountain, as they often do. pins this week to recognize those who lost their The pins will be sold at the Club Fair, Wednes- lives in the tragic event four years ago. day, September 14th from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Student Union. The pins are two dollars a piece and part of the This concludes this week’s the good, bad, and ugly. If anyone sees’s something on cam- proceeds will be donated to the Twin Tower Fund If you would like to purchase a pin after Wednesday, you can contact Maeve Kelly, pus and thinks it worthy of being published; simply email the famous Hotmail address at as well as Catholic Charities USA for Katrina [email protected]. relief. [email protected] or JoEllen Taylor, The Twin Tower Fund donates money to the [email protected] . children that lost a parent or parents in the terror- Please be generous and buy for families and ist attack. The money helps with education, health friends! This is a desperate time in our nation and care and general living costs. every little bit helps. With the devestation caused by Hurricane Katrina Courtesy hours do apply Welcome back to Mercyworld. In the land of Erie, are left open. Letter to the Editor: Pa. where a body of water determines the weather Not everyone on the block wants to hear the and you can tell the term by the intramural sports argument that you and your signifi cant other are Dear Editor, that take place. having while you yell obscenities at each other in While attending Mercyhurst College, I have come to the conclusion that the Information Technol- There is yet a new freshman class, and the newly the front lawn until 2 a.m. ogy Department stinks! I would use another four-letter word to really express my feelings but knowing deemed sophomores move to the East side of Please be aware that, voices do echo, this is a already that The Merciad will not print it, I decided not to even make an attempt. campus and small campus, news spreads very quickly and RA’s Receiving an email around the last week of school from the IT department regarding next year’s setup, life resumes as are everywhere. I quickly disgarded it thinking, “Yeah, yeah whatever it’s almost SUMMER!” Coming back to school normal. The second complaint that I have heard numer- for my senior year, I was pretty excited, but that didn’t last long. However, ad- Ellen ous times deals with car radios. First of all, I am one of the very few Americans that would stand up and say I am not a huge fan of aptation must Even with windows closed, a car stereo blar- Microsoft. I don’t mind most of the products that they sell, but let me just say their web browser aka be made in or- Koenig ing at midnight when people have 8:00 classes Microsoft Explorer just stinks. So like other people that know about it, I prefer to use Mozilla Firefox. der for us all is absolutely absurd. Once again, not everyone So when I had to register my computer on the school’s website and was not allowed to use Firefox, to live amongst listens to Tupac and 50cent in the wee hours of needless to say I was fuming. One of the explanations I received from our IT department was a simple each other. Contributing writer the morning. “I don’t know. Just don’t use it.” I don’t know…isn’t that your job? This college, as There have been problems inside of the fa- The next reason has to be our Internet speed. We are connected on a high speed network but honestly many others, truly qualifi es as a college community cilities as well, whether it is sports teams singing I feel like I am using dial up! Isn’t anyone else upset about this? Hasn’t anyone have ever tried to con- where students and even staff all live, work, learn fi ght songs after a losing match at 1 a.m. or your nect with your friends at other college universities and realize how much faster their connection is? No and play in each others’ presence. neighbor’s TV blaring. matter what you try to do to slow our networks down people are still going to download pornographic By now I’m sure everyone has had their meetings If you fi nd it bothersome, do not be afraid to material, and steal music. So it’s pointless to even try to make them stop! with the Resident Assistants and Assistant Direc- go and ask your neighbors to please lower the Last, but not least, could someone please tell me the big deal about using wireless routers in your own tors and have been informed of the quiet hours, volume. freakn’ apartment. I know I am not the minority on this one, but unlike everyone else on this campus, alcohol policy, etc. At the same time you must be polite in doing I get a whopping four hours of sleep a night, so instead of keeping my roommate awake, I decide to These rules are all fi ne and dandy; however, so. As the receiver of such a request, do not be go work in the other room but can’t because my wireless connection doesn’t work. That’s some major each individual must take it upon themselves to ignorant, do what is asked. crap. be conscious of the volume coming from their In the words of the Black Eyed Peas, “Realize that And oh yeah, ladies and gentleman, you’re better off trying to fi nd a geek on campus than getting any apartment, car, voice and any other devices that you can change the world by changing yourself.” In response back from our IT department. project sound. a smaller gesture, do the Mercyhurst College com- Let me give a scenario: it is a Friday night in upper munity a favor and please keep the noise down. Sincerely, classmen housing, the weather, decent through the Katie McAdams month of September, is beautiful and thus windows 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] Matt Jackson Sports Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] Katie McAdams Photo & Production [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] ‘Hurst gallery hosts faculty artist the beauty of the outlying Buffalo Digital Photography. The idea for By Andrew Lapiska region and the decay of the city. such a class has been brewing for Contributing Writer The unfortunate toll of time several years, with Cardot being that Cardot noticed in the Buffalo the main enthusiast and advocate Since the Sister Angelica Cum- area reminded him of the simi- to such an addition. mings Gallery was fi rst introduced lar fate of both Pittsburgh and This summer, Cardot partici- to the Mercyhurst community in Cleveland that share comparable pated in the two-week, “Maine 1984, it has played host to numer- industrial and economic histories, Photographic Workshop” at the ous art exhibitions. and the idea for such an exhibit Rockport College School of Art These exhibitions have included was instinctive. located in Maine in an effort to works from near and abroad pro- Drawing from this inspiration, further extend his knowledge duced by both widely renowned Cardot began to photograph in the subject in preparation for and newly emerging artists, includ- Cleveland, Pittsburgh and sur- the class. ing bi-annual juried student and rounding territories under the Lawrence Gartel, an interna- faculty showings. same agenda that was used in tionally recognized digital artist Most recently, the Cummings Buffalo. The images fashioned who once studied under and as- Gallery is fortunate to play host during this period were progres- sisted the famed Nam June Paik, to “Geography Lessons: Photog- sively shown at an assortment of instructed the course. raphy of the Industrial Triangle,” a galleries throughout the locale. Even after being in the pro- photography exhibit produced by Finally, inspired by the fact that fessional photography fi eld for Gary Cardot, Assistant Professor a great deal of the students and Katie McAdams/Photo editor many years, Cardot noted that the of Art at Mercyhurst. faculty of Mercyhurst hail from Mercyhurst students, faculty and Erie locals observe and discuss Cardot’s work. course enlightened him to many Through a variety of photo- within these major metropolitan new techniques and processes graphic media including black areas, a culminating exhibition that he is anxious to share with his alized, through extensive reading Anyone from the Erie area can Degree in Photography from the and white, color and infrared was slated for a showing in the students in the upcoming term. and outside research, they reveal attest to the negative effects that California Institute of Art and a photography, Cardot’s exhibition Cummings Art Gallery. The Mercyhurst Art Depart- a phenomenon known as “New growth has had on the economic minor in Art History from The explores the rather depressing and For this reason, Cardot has ment is very fortunate to not Urbanism.” and environmental condition of University of Massachusetts, unfortunate topic of urban expan- taken a special liking to this proj- only have Cardot on staff as an This practice includes the de- the greater Erie area, and the im- he has taught an abundance of sion within the geographic triangle ect, as he feels it hits a topic close art scholar and historian, but also struction of landmarks and other ages are a pictorial testament to classes exploring the medium of shaped by Pittsburgh, Cleveland to home for both himself and as a practicing and exhibited fi ne historical mainstays to make this sprawl. photography as well as seminars in and Buffalo. the remainder of the Mercyhurst artist. room for new development and, Cardot’s connection to the Senior Thesis and Art History. The idea for the exhibit was campus. The show in the Cummings Gal- in many cases, obliteration to Mercyhurst community has been Beginning in the winter term, conceived over three years ago Within the exhibition, there is lery, located in the lobby of the produce nothing more than a new instilled upon him during the 15 Cardot will introduce a new class when Cardot was approached for, a small display publicized as an Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts parking lot to make room for the years he has spent on campus as a to the extensive repertoire already and received, a federal grant to instillation piece throughout the Center, runs through Oct. 8th. overabundance of vehicles. Many professor of Art. With his Masters offered by the Art Department, photograph the industrial regions area entitled, “Death by Park- of the postcards are illustrations of Buffalo. ing Lot.” The showing includes of buildings in Erie that have been In 2003, the photographs cre- enlargements of numerous post- demolished and no longer exist. Film Series premiers with ated to fulfi ll the obligations of cards of the district that Cardot Several images of the Mercyhurst this grant were exhibited at the collected at fl ea markets and from campus have found their way into CEPA Gallery in Buffalo. During friends over the years. the piece, alluding to its expansion “Shultze Gets the Blues” this project, Cardot took an inter- He began collecting these and changes throughout the years. est in the juxtaposition between postcards many years ago and re- This new sensation provides a By Christina Ferranti light for Schultze, who takes this Contributing Writer music extremely seriously. He even goes so far as trying Mercyhurst brings Israeli The title alone, “Schultze Gets out the culture of the United the Blues,” can stand as an al- States by making jambalaya and legory of what the story is truly playing his zydeco polka exces- born Chen Reiss to PAC about. So, here is a side note to sively for his friends. the Carmina Burana with the the audience; what blues does Eventually, to get Schultze out By Christina Ferranti Pittsburgh Symphony conducted Schultze really get? of town, his friends and others Contributing Writer by Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, The main character, Schultze, agree to send him to Texas for Marie (La fi lle du regiment) with is unmarried, frumpy, old and a music festival, which is not Florida Grand Opera, and Sophie has worked at a salt mine in exactly the place he would like Chen Reiss, a soprano singer Photo courtsey of PAC (Der Rosenkavalier) with the Germany his entire life. He is to go, but close enough. This native of Israel, comes to Mer- a rather bizarre man that enjoys Pleasing notes from Shultze. leads on to even more of an cyhurst College to adorn us with New Israeli Opera, conducted his garden gnomes, taking naps, the locals. adventure into the unknown for her magnifi cent repertoire com- by Asher Fisch. This show is playing chess and in general Even this begins to lose its fl a- the German. piled with renditions of classical guaranteed to be entertaining going back and forth from his vor, and unlike his two friends, Who knows what to expect, music. and relaxing. job daily. Manfred and Jurgen, Schultze especially since he does not Her performance at Mercyhurst Attend this inspiring perfor- Sounds monotonous, but does not have a family to come know the least bit of English. will include songs composed mance on Sunday, Sept. 18 at there is one more hobby that back to at night. This movie captures the es- by Handel, Mozart, Donizetti, 2pm. can be added to the mix which One night, as Schultze is chan- sence of a man who has noth- Schubert, Senesh, Shemer, Cho- Adult: $17.50, Senior/Stu- Schultze focuses his undivided nel surfi ng on the radio, he dis- ing to live for but goes for his pin, Verdi, and Rossini. dent/PC: $15.00, Youth: $5.00, attention on: his accordion. covers a new, innovative sound dreams in a strange, new place. The collection of songs is from Mercyhurst Students w/ ID: His everyday routine contin- that redefi nes the accordion’s That sounds like a fairy tale, but various cultures and time periods, Photo courtesy of PAC $1.00. ues on this solitary life of noth- timbre. this story displays a down to which allow her to accent her Reiss performs Sept. 18th ing, until one day his life sur- He is so appalled at how this earth man just exploring what broad soprano range. prisingly takes on a whole new strange music has transformed the rest of the world has to of- Reiss also served two years of dimension known as retirement. the sound of his beloved ac- fer him. compulsory military service in in maschera) and as Blonde (Die Schultze and two of his friends cordion, but it is so captivating This is the fi rst movie play- Israel. She was chosen to be the Entführung aus dem Serail), a are suddenly laid off from their cannot get enough of it. Soon ing here at the Mary D’Angelo lead singer of the Israeli Defense role she has also performed at jobs at the salt mine. enough, Schultze pulls out the Performing Arts Cente. Forces Orchestra. the Semperoper, Dresden. After a large farewell party at a accordion and experiments, he You will fi nd, as the audience, This alone brought her name Reiss has also donned the stage local pub, Schultze thinks he has plays the song on the radio over that the movies chosen to air to the world scene and from as leading actress, Maria, in West nothing else to live for. and over again. at the PAC are unique and are there, her career skyrocketed Side Story, which allowed her to The only entertainment or The music he heard was not likely to be shown at local landing her acting and singing travel and perform throughout pleasure he fi nds in life is play- zydeco, brought to him all the theaters. roles in various shows. Japan. ing polkas on his accordion for way from Louisiana. She has been showered with The list does not end there. praises all around the world in Her upcoming appearances in- accordance with her debuts at clude Mendelssohn’s A Midsum- the Bayerische Staatsoper in mer Night’s Dream, conducted Munich as Gilda (Rigoletto) and by Paul McCreesh at the Salzburg Nannetta (Falstaff) conducted by Festival. Zubin Mehta, as Oscar (Un ballo Additionaly, she will perform September 14, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 7 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Turnovers equal losses for football rushing. and throwing for 192 yards and Mercyhurst quarterbacks Jeff another score. By Chris Van Horn Nowling and Brandon Staley The Lakers as a team rushed Contributing writer combined to go 13 for 36 for 194 for a season-high 229 yards on yards with six interceptions. 45 carries but also surrendered The Mercyhurst College foot- The Lakers’ next contest 215 yards to Michigan Tech on ball team has gotten off to a slow against Northern Michigan on 37 attempts. and painful start this season, and Sept. 3 fared a little better, but Mercyhurst also turned the not in the sense of injuries. not much as Mercyhurst still ball over four times compared The Lakers have been putting came up short in the end. to only one takeaway. points up on the board; unfortu- The Lakers led 28-20 heading The Lakers have allowed 200- nately they haven’t been able to into the forth quarter but the plus yards rushing in each of stop their opponents from doing defense surrendered 20 points in their fi rst three games and al- the same. the fi nal session and the Lakers lowed an average of around The Lakers have dropped all fell 40-35. fi ve yards per carry as well as 10 three of their games to this point Mercyhurst saw much improve- rushing touchdowns. and each loss has been by 10 ment from the quarterback posi- There are some bright spots points or less. tion as Nowling and Staley com- for the Lakers. The Lakers opened the season bined to go 20 for 29 with 363 Senior wide receiver Calvin on Aug. 27 at Gannon Univer- yards passing, four touchdowns Kelly has started out the season sity. and only two interceptions. with 11 catches for 327 yards and Mercyhurst fell behind early Tight end Dan Schuler and two touchdowns. 14-3 and trailed 28-10 at the wide receiver Calvin Kelly led the Senior free safety Ben Bluemle half. Mercyhurst receiving attack. Katie McAdams/Photo editor leads the Lakers in all-purpose The Lakers mounted a come- Schuler had six grabs for 168 Senior wide-receiver Calvin Kelly has totaled 327 yards on 11 catches this season. yardage with 381 kick return back in the second half but still yards and two touchdowns, yards. came up short as they fell to the while Kelly had four snags for on 38 carries and four rushing a minute to play and could not just 24 seconds to play. Red Shirt freshman Zac Wild Golden Knights by a score of 114 yards. touchdowns. hold the lead. Brandon Staley led the rush- has tallied 22 tackles and 2.5 35-26. Run defense was again the is- In their home opener, the Tech drove down the fi eld on ing and the passing attack by sacks, and sophomore linebacker The Lakers turned the ball over sue for the Lakers as Northern Lakers led 20-17 against No. 18 their fi nal possession and scored running for 94 yards on 12 Jim Kokrak has racked up 37 eight times and allowed 240 yards Michigan racked up 216 yards Michigan Tech with less than the go-ahead touchdown with carries including a touchdown, tackles and 1.5 sacks. Women’s soccer standing strong early on at 5-1 cyhurst has outscored its op- averaging one goal each game, is without captain and ALL-GLI- “I think the playoffs are a very system and each loss will be evi- By Matt Jackson ponents 22-6, including a 3-1 Sarah Powell. AC senior Jessica Lamb who realistic goal for this team,” said dent to the voters of the Great Contributing writer victory over Salem International Powell, a freshman out of had to sit out with a sprained Lamb. “The playoffs are what Lakes Region. this past Sunday. General McLane High School, ankle and a strained ligament in every collegiate athlete dreams “That loss makes every game After a fourth place fi nish in “The team goal is to make it is gracious for the help the older her knee. of, and it would be a big disap- bigger since we can’t afford to the GLIAC last season, it appears to the playoffs,” said sophomore players have given her and the “It’s always tough watching pointment for me not to make it lose many more,” said Sluga. the Mercyhurst women’s soccer midfi elder Jaque Sluga, “but we other freshman. from the sideline,” said Lamb, since it’s my fi nal year. We have Lamb feels that the defense will team is poised to climb the con- are going to take it one game at “They are always encouraging “But I do everything I can to a very talented team and I am need to stay strong to achieve the ference ranks this season. a time, looking at each game as us and they keep a competitive keep the team motivated and excited about our potential.” goal. “As we get further into the The Lakers are 5-1 after six the biggest game.” atmosphere that makes us want focused for the game.” The Lakers are one of the top season the games are going to get non-conference games due in Sluga, named Second Team to get better,” said Powell. Lamb hopes to be back on the contenders in the GLIAC. tougher,” said Lamb. large part to a strong defensive All-GLIAC last season, has Powell also has a team-leading fi eld at home for Sunday’s non- However, but took a big hit “One goal could make the effort, and the goal scoring contributed both offensively and seven assists. conference game against West to their chances with their one difference between going to the from a newcomer to Coach defensively for the Lakers this The win over Salem Interna- Virginia Wesleyan. blemish in their record this sea- playoffs and not. We still have a Keith Cammidge’s squad, Sarah season and is third on the team tional made it four in a row for She is ready to start a run that son at the hands of Concord. long way to go and every game is Powell. in goals with four. the Lakers. she hopes will land her team in The soccer playoff qualifi ers important, but I am confi dent we In the six games so far, Mer- Leading the team in goals, The last two wins have come the playoffs in her last season. are drawn from a ranking based can make a great run for it.” PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD September 14 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Volleyball red-hot at 10-1 faced tougher competition as led by junior libero Cara Nelson, By Brady Hunter they hosted their own Mercy- who fi nished with 18 digs, and Contributing writer hurst Invitational and topped freshman Jenny Matson recorded Shepherd (3-2), Fairmont State an impressive seven blocks. Alright, take a deep breath. If (3-2), and Davis and Elkins (3-0), Saturday’s Alderson-Broaddus you follow Mercyhurst women’s while falling to Indiana Univer- match was competitive as well, volleyball, it may have to last you sity of Pennsylvania (3-0). but Mercyhurst handled their for a while. This passed Friday and Satur- opponent in three games (30-26, The Lady Lakers are currently day, the team traveled to the West 30-26, and 30-13). 10-1, but their fans are holding Chester tournament, where they After a stellar defensive effort their breath, waiting to see how once again went undefeated. on Friday, Matson proved her they size up against their GLIAC Not only did the Lakers win all worth on offense by leading the competition, as the impressive of their matches this weekend, team with 15 kills. record amassed thus far has been they dropped only one game Fargo once again made an im- compiled exclusively in tourna- as they defeated Concordia, pact from the middle hitter posi- ment play. Alderson-Broaddus, and UNC tion with 14 kills, while Nelson’s However, we will all be able to Pembroke. dependable defense turned in let it all out at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Concordia proved to be the 13 digs. night as the team takes on GLI- stiffest competition, taking the The Lakers concluded the tour- AC rival Gannon University at fi rst game of the match 22-30. ney by defeating UNC Pembroke the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. After that the Lakers proved handily in three games (30-16, Three tournaments have their mettle. They came back to 30-22, and 30-22). brought the Lakers to their 10-1 with the next three games, 30-25, Once again Jenny Matson Katie McAdams/Photo editor Jenna Matson (5) and Christine Nisbet (4) have proved to be a force for the Lakers. standing. 30-26, and 30-25. appeared amongst the team sta- At the Shippensburg tourney Sophomore Christine Nisbet tistical leaders, with a team-high double-digit kills of 10. Sarah King, who has spent the Tuesday’s 7 p.m. start time will over the last weekend in August, turned in a remarkable perfor- of 15 kills and sharing the team Mercyhurst is led by new head past three years as Thiel College’s be here before you know it, and the ladies downed Holy Family mance, collecting 13 kills and lead with Cara Nelson after each coach Ryan Patton this year. head softball and women’s vol- we’ll all fi nd out if the ‘Hurst (3-0), Shippensburg (3-1), South- four aces, both team highs.. contributed 12 digs. Patton joins the women’s team leyball coach, assists Patton this can continue their early winning ern New Hampshire (3-0), and Junior Megan Fargo also contrib- Another freshman, Jenny Ob- after being the men’s head coach season. ways. Daemen (3-0). uted substantially with 10 kills. lock, made her presence felt last year, a position he will con- Is your face blue yet? Just hold Last weekend, the women Defensively, the Lakers were during the match by reaching tinue. on a bit longer. Injury-plagued men’s soccer off to slow start This season, however, injuries, season with a score of 1-0. “Obviously we did not get off improve and that will translate to he is only allowing 1.40 goals per By Chris Van Horn graduation, and an overall young The Lakers then proceeded to to the typical start that we have more goals. contest. Contributing writer roster have attributed to the Lak- drop their next two home con- been used to,” Cammidge stated. The Lakers’ relatively young “Hopefully the freshman will ers inability to score goals and tests, 1-0 at the hands of Lewis “We’ve had several key injuries team includes seven freshmen continue to, develop and we The Mercyhurst men’s soccer thus, win games. and 2-1 against Seton Hill in and lost a handful of productive and two sophomores. can fi nd a line up that consis- team has gotten off to an un- The Lakers opened their sea- double overtime. seniors to graduation last year.” Sophomore Kyle Jackson leads tently works that will fi nd ways characteristically slow start this son in the Northern Kentucky Mercyhurst then played its Among those graduating se- the team in scoring with one goal to score,” Cammidge said. season. Tournament on Aug. 27-28 in second double overtime game in niors was Mercyhurst all-time and one assist for a total of three The Lakers next several con- Through their fi rst six games Highland Heights, Kentucky. a row in a 1-1 tie against Findlay leading scorer Mike Blythe. points. tests include a road contest the Lakers are 1-4-1 overall and The Lakers dropped both on Sept. 10. The Lakers have been getting Freshman Tyler Emerick and against Ashland on Sept. 14 at have managed to score only four games in the tournament. Scoring the lone Laker goal was their shots on goal and scoring junior Jeff Oblock have both 4:30 p.m. goals in those six games while Against Bellarmine, the Lakers Sean Spangler, with the fi rst score chances though. contributed with goals so far Mercyhurst then returns home allowing nine. were defeated by a score of 2-0, of his collegaite career. The Lakers have outshot their this season. for two contests; one against The Lakers were used to fast and against Northern Kentucky, Fortunately for the Lakers, opponents on net by a tally of Another freshman that is play- Saginaw Valley State on Sept. starts under forth-year head the Lakers fell 3-1. there is still plenty of time left in 46-27. ing a key role this year is Daniel 18 at 12 p.m. and against their coach Keith Cammidge, who has In their home opener against St. the season to turn things around Cammidge hopes that through- Mudd, who has logged all the rivals from Gannon on Sept. 28 tallied a record of 46-8-3 in his Josephs of Indiana, Mercyhurst and hopefully pick up a few more out the rest of the season, the minutes for the Lakers in goal. at 4 p.m.. fi rst three years at Mercyhurst. picked up its lone victory of the victories. Lakers chemistry will continue to Despite his blemished record, Field hockey struggles to capitalize on early home fi eld advantage

By Brady Hunter Contributing writer

Although the Mercyhurst fi eld hockey team started its season with six straight games on its home fi eld, it has been unable to take advantage of the home-fi eld advantage. Unfortunately, the Lakers have dropped fi ve of their six contests thus far, winning only their Au- gust 31 game against Mansfi eld. The season began with two heartbreaking losses. The fi rst, against Bellarmine, saw the Lady Lakers make an inspiring comeback late in the Katie McAdams/Photo editor second half, only to fall short by Haley Brochu is third on the team with two goals scored. the score of 3-2. The next was against East that three goals were scored over Thus far, Lauren MacEllven Stroudsburg, where again the the course of just 55 seconds leads the team in goals with fi ve Lakers were defeated by a single early in the second half. and shot percentage at .333. point. The barrage stunned the Lady Senior Misty Dennis has posted The team enjoyed their fi rst Lakers, who never recovered and team-highs in number of shots lead of the season during this fell by fi ve points. with 19 and number of shots on game, but it lasted only two Saturday’s game against goal with 10. minutes. Bloomsburg also resulted in a While junior goalkeeper Julie At the conclusion of the fi rst notch for the “L” column (leav- Smith has received the lion’s half, the score was 2-1 and nei- ing the Lakers at 1-5 on the sea- share of playing time at goal, ther team could manage a goal in son), but it was fi lled with more as well as starting each game, the second half. good news than its 3-0 score may freshmen Jen Macri and Jennifer After two losses, Mercyhurst indicate. Coleman have each logged some showed that it was able to re- For instance, consider that playing time. group and gain its composure by Bloomsburg is not only the Divi- Overall, 21 of the team’s 23 defeating Mansfi eld 4-0. sion II National Champion from players have been given chances This game saw many highlights, last year, but have amassed a 5-0 to contribute on the fi eld, a situ- including two goals by junior record so far this year. ation that is sure to pay dividends Lauren MacEllven and the fi rst Also, you should know that down the road. career goal by freshman Alicia the Lakers posted a season-high The decisions of head coach Guzzo. shots-on-goal percentage of Stacey Gaudette and assistant Just a few days later, however, .571. coach Cecil Pilson are sure to the Lakers once again succumbed This matched the percentage benefi t this team with eight fresh- to their opponent. of the Shippensburg game, and men on board. This time it was UMass-Lowell is higher than the shots-on-goal The next challenge ahead for who ended up on top with the percentage of Mercyhurst op- the team is a road game against score of 5-3. ponents. Philadelphia at 4 p.m. on Friday, Shippensburg also proved to be This sort of efficiency is a September 16. a powerful team as it dominated key element in scoring, and may the Lakers in a 7-2 win. prove to be the fi rst step towards This game was remarkable in greater improvements.