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MERCIAD Vol. 78 No. 20 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 April 27, 2005 Paley inspires Mercyhurst diversity many while at Mercyhurst Progress to increase diversity on campus is ‘slow but steady’

By Josh West Contributing writer

Mercyhurst College has seen fantastic growth since it all began in 1926, but it still has a long way to go. One dramatic deficiency can be summed up by a cross section of the Mercyhurst student body. Mercyhurst represents 38 states and nearly 20 countries, students from across the country and across the ocean, but Katie McAdams/Photo editor what does the college see in terms of the Grace Paley infl uence of American minorities? Regardless of how many students By Chelsea Boothe Contributing writer come from Poland, Ireland or Honduras, Mercyhurst is still a school that comes off as dramatically white. On Tuesday, April 19, the Mercyhurst The Middle States Commission on campus was graced with the presence of Higher Education conducted a period world-renowned poet and short story review of Mercyhurst College, which author Grace Paley. took place most recently in 2002. As Professor Jeffrey Roessner, one of It covers everything from technology the prime players in the Literary Festival to class quality to food services. said, “Grace Paley had an unfl inching That report remarked that year after honesty in her voice.” year Mercyhurst continues to fall short From the fi rst word she spoke to her in the area of diversity. Minority enroll- fi nal goodbye it was obvious to the audi- ment has been at fi ve percent and less. ence that she was showing and giving Middle States called progress “slow herself in full force without holding but steady.” anything back. Dr. Thomas Gamble, vice president Paley has led an interesting and of academic affairs, said, “There is not moving life. She began writing short a question that this is a very serious stories because she said there was a concern. We made a commitment to force inside her sternum that would not A non-diverse group of students is the normal crowd at the Laker for dinner. Katie McAdams/Photo ediitor Middle States that we would do our best subside unless she wrote the stories of to address that issue.” the women around her. Gamble pointed out that there are a students from Hispanic populations. “There is lots of diversity among one success in terms of attracting students, At her workshop, which was offered number of projects in the works aimed Beyond Middle States, the college very specifi c group, which is predomi- but a breakdown of the student body to creative writing students, she said, squarely at building a more diverse stu- seems to be leaning towards the realiza- nately white Anglo-Saxon students that suggests that the college is only manag- “Don’t try to write something extraordi- dent body. tion that a more diverse Mercyhurst is a are on this campus. But is far more ing to appeal to relatively narrow racial nary. That holds people back. You have The college is presently cooperating better Mercyhurst. broad racial diversity and cultural diver- and cultural demographics. to be an honorable person, inventing with East High School in hopes of Pertrina Williams is the assistant sity, there isn’t any,” she said. A quick trip from campus to the lake some truths.” taking better advantage of that particular director of residence life and student Williams summed it up simply, “It will show anyone that Erie is a town with Many people believe that everything pool of potential future students. conduct. She is also the adviser for needs to change.” a bit of racial and cultural diversity, but she writes is autobiographical, but in Gamble also suggested that we make Diversity 101, a campus organization The growth in class size and improv- this does not affect Mercyhurst. truth, it is about her husband, children, use of connections with our sisters in that promotes and enjoys cultural and ing retention rates make it impossible father, mother and friends, but it is also the Southwest, hopefully drawing quality racial diversity. to deny that Mercyhurst has realized Please see Diversity on Page 3 about life and things that happen to people. In both her poetry and her short stories there seems to be humor mixed Slave labor is still a major issue in society with sentiment and love and a seri- on contempo- know about this?’” said Bales. “From soy beans and lentils. ous undertone. Diana Hum George, a By Melissa Brandt rary slavery, that moment on, I was led with a moving Individuals treated as slaves in Mau- member of the audience who is also an Contributing writer Bales stumbled desire to fi nd out more.” ritania in northwest Africa are forced author and used to teach English at Penn onto a pamphlet Through 12 years of research, Bales to compose the workforce in a water State University, said, “She is a profound Slave labor is still at work in society. sitting on an constructed an accurate portrayal of delivery business. writer, completely unpretentious. She is Many viral doctors operate under the old man’s little slavery in the world today. In the urban areas of Brazil, people are totally real.” principle that a virus has to be under- table on a street Five countries that actively utilize used to chop down forests to generate Many of the people who came into stood for the mechanism it is in order in London years slave-based business at this moment charcoal that eventually becomes the contact with Paley, whether personally to fi nd a way to destroy it. ago. illustrate the grave realities of slave fuel for the steel industry. These coun- or through her readings, were left with Applying the same logic to the epi- The pamphlet’s Katie McAdams/Photo editor labor. tries are the main focus, but slave labor is the same feeling. As Dr. Brian Reed, an demic of contemporary slavery, Dr. purpose was to Dr. Bales In Thailand, prostitution is overrun, certainly not limited to these places. English professor at Mercyhurst, said of Kevin Bales has designed his lectures educate passersby about international in many cases with underage women. It is especially an international concern her writing, “It is beautiful, but it goes to inform the public of the problem so slavery. Pakistan enslaves individuals to make for Americans, as products mentioned beyond that.” action can be taken against it. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m an edu- bricks, and in India traffi cking is the above can be found in our stores and As she read each poem and both short Considered the world’s leading expert cated college professor, why don’t I answer to fi nding workers to harvest homes. Please see Human on Page 3 stories she held her audience captive because she was writing more than just beautiful words. Earth Day brings environmentalist Bill McKibben Anyone, male or female, who can say, “I was once arrested for a whole week. It was one of the greatest experiences By Kelly Rose Duttine to be at an environmentally conscience one of the most serious problems that reached a predicament. Nine-tenths of of my life,” is a person who is worthy Editor-in-chief school, especially with the Sisters of the environmental community must the warmest years on record were in the Mercy’s long environmental associa- unite to work on. last decade,” said McKibben. of our attention. tion. Global warming has occurred because “Humans have increased the tempera- Dr. Marnie Sullivan, a recently new Author and environmentalist Bill He feels that this is a particularly our species has grown large enough to ture of the earth one degree from 59 to member of the Mercyhurst English McKibben was on campus last week to interesting time for the environment affect everything around us. “By 1995, 60, and the planet can tell the difference faculty, described her as “tough and celebrate Earth Day at Mercyhurst. and environmental policy, especially science had done its job,” said McKib- even if humans can’t feel the change.” gritty,” and most of the audience left the McKibben participated in a panel with the March Senate vote for drilling ben of global warming. Based on a McKibben believes that these changes auditorium wishing they could receive discussion about the environment, dined in Alaska for oil. UN report, we knew that humans were will manifest through the melting of such a high note of esteem. with some students and spoke at the McKibben believes that environmen- heating up the planet and that it would glacier systems. Paley obviously writes from the Taylor Little Theatre about our current tal idealism is running into hard theoreti- be a problem. “If you haven’t been to glacier national heart, but she also writes about life, environmental situation and the future. cal and practical problems in our world, But McKibben now believes the prob- park yet, go soon,” McKibben joked. struggles, successes, love and everything McKibben noted that he was glad like global warming, which he noted as lem is out of control.“We have now Please see McKibben on Page 3 in between.

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NEWS To contact: [email protected] Pope causes controversy, Mercyhurst reacts

breathing room before the next seven times a day in Latin. I had By Finella Annand pope is elected.” obviously learned Latin, but to be Contributing writer Piszker was quick to add that honest I didn’t truly understand we cannot afford to make too what I was saying! I used to The emergence of the man many assumptions. In the past run to the chapel right before who has named himself Pope people have been surprised by midnight to get the last of my Benedict XVI has provoked the actions of new leaders. prayers out. Anyway, Pope John mixed reactions among the Cath- Former priest Guy Patrick, XXIII changed all that. We could olic community, and across the whose daughter attends Mercy- fi nally pray in English! Nobody world in general. What exactly hurst College, shares Piszker’s saw it coming, but it was a wel- will his appointment mean for sentiments. He used an example come relief.” the Catholic population? of a past papacy to illustrate his This was just one of the Father James Piszker, the point. things the late Pope John XXIII chaplain at Mercyhurst College, “I remember the election changed during his time in of- was not surprised by Ratzinger’s of John XXIII well. He came fi ce. It shows how one man can election, despite the fact that he into offi ce in the ’60s and I was make all the difference once he is 78 years old and is viewed by a priest at the time. Everyone is up there on his own, making many Vatican experts as a con- expected his papacy to be a the decisions. Whether it be troversial fi gure. brief transitional phase because good or bad, Ratzinger ultimately “Ratzinger has been the head he was an old man, but he really holds the power of the Catholic of the Congregation for the transformed the church. He was Church in his hands. Doctrine of the faith since 1981. outstanding.” It seems possible, taking this He is well known and respected Despite this memory, Patrick into consideration, that the new within the Catholic Church. A does not expect the same thing to pope could come out and fool figure of continuity,” Piszker happen again. He guessed Ratz- everyone. explained. inger would be elected because In his younger days, according KRT Photo When asked how much he he has been in Rome for so long to Patrick, Ratzinger was quite After celebrating Mass during his Ceremony of Investiture, Pope Benedict XVI blesses thinks will change within the and knows so many people, but liberal in his thinking. Now he the faithful in St. Peter’s Square Catholic Church and the world he hoped it would be someone leans far more to the conserva- in light of Ratzinger’s appoint- else. tive side. He is more conservative ment, he replied, “I do not fore- Patrick has much respect for in many ways than his immedi- because he was so liberal toward of Pope John Paul II, Ratzinger and has never been afraid to see any major changes with the the late John Paul II and his ate-predecessor. Both Patrick other denominations.” is defi nitely viewed by most as a make controversial political new pope. Areas of morals and achievements, but would have and Piszker said that the late John Patrick echoed his opinion by hard line conservative. comments. doctrine will be exactly the same welcomed a more forward think- Paul II was a middle-of-the-road saying, “To liberals Pope John His fierce opposition to the Taking his recent history into as before.” ing candidate than Ratzinger as kind of person. Paul II was conservative, and to liberal fringe of the church has account, it seems fairly safe to “I think with all due respect, his successor. Someone, perhaps “Yes, Pope John Paul II was conservatives he was liberal. He made him an opponent of many follow the general assumption taking into consideration his age, a little more in the vein of John conservative in regard to faith was, in my opinion a moderate progressive Catholics. that Ratzinger will not be mak- Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy will XXIII. and moral doctrine,” said Piszker, man who reached out to many He has rejected the ordina- ing any major changes during serve as more of a transitional “Before Pope John XXIII “but he still managed to upset people.” tion of women, the marriage his papacy. phase. It gives them a little bit of came into offi ce we had to pray many conservatives in the church Despite being a close confi dant of priests and homosexuality, ’Hurst hosts fi rst Tri-State philosophy conference

Student Government. The event themselves, were alive, engaging critique each other’s works and served before the fi nal afternoon presenters were Corry Shores, of By Amy Sterling was considered to be a great and diverse.” ideas. Enthusiastic discussions session, during which the two St. Vincent College and Brian Contributing writer success by all, including the 25 Six papers were presented on kept the day lively. fi nal papers were given. Skibo, of Slippery Rock Univer- students, faculty and parents in topics ranging from terrorism Participants were welcomed Presenters hailed from six sity. Tim Campbell, from the The fi rst Tri-State Undergrad- attendance. to ontology. The papers were with a folio of information different schools. Emma Hasen- University of Buffalo and Aaron uate Philosophy Conference was Andrew Wojtkielewicz, presi- presented over three sessions, about the conference as well staub, from Cleveland State Uni- Spink, of Fredonia University hosted by Mercyhurst College on dent of the Mercyhurst Philoso- with two papers read during as refreshments. The morning versity and Kira Hartger, from were the fi nal presenters. Saturday, April 23. Classrooms phy Club, was the chairperson of each one. Participants chose a consisted of two sessions and a Allegheny College presented dur- in Sullivan Hall and the Mercy the event. paper to attend during each ses- short break. A buffet lunch was ing the fi rst session. Session two Heritage Room served as the “Everyone unanimously re- sion. The75-minute time blocks location. ceived the conference with ap- allowed for presenters to read The Mercyhurst College Phi- proval, and I believe it was their papers aloud and then take losophy Club planned the con- an overwhelming success,” he questions from the audience. ference, which was sponsored said. “The works and discus- The conference gave students by the college and Mercyhurst sions, much like the presenters the opportunity to share and Join in an ATTENTION MSG Sponsored MERCYHURST STUDENTS! Event Guest Speaker Colleen Stubbs Who has been the most effective of Altman-Hall Associates instructor this past year at discusses: Mercyhurst College? Th e Art of Communication Your opinion is valuable to us as Photography Creative Writing we prepare to select the faculty Advertising Marketing Television Production Public Relations member to receive the Website Design Communications 2004-2005 Graphic Design Teaching Excellence Award. Discover the process that brings these fi elds together. Please write a nomination letter and send it to the 5:00-6:30 pm Offi ce of Academic Affairs Mercy Heritage Room * Refreshments Provided *

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To contact: [email protected] News Fall enrollment right on track Human traffi cking Continued from Page 1 Bales. process, Mercyhurst admissions at 451. junior Mercyhurst Ambassador. “This generation can be the By Kristen Piquette is proud to say they have helped “We want to keep attendance “Our tours give the students a “I’m sorry to have to tell you, generation that gives the gift Advertising manager them every step of the way. around 700 to 715,” says Cooney. chance to hear how Mercyhurst but there are 27 million people in of no slavery. Forget anything “Each applicant is treated as “Right now we are right on life is from the perspective of slave labor today,” said Bales. “If before; forget computers or As most students remember, an individual,” said J.P. Cooney track.” someone who is currently expe- you are concerned about human Internet, a world without slavery- the application process for get- head of admissions. “Everything Not only has admissions been riencing it.” dignity, you need to step back and that’s a gift.” ting into Mercyhurst was long is personalized down to fi nancial helping these Mercyhurst hope- With the combined help of think that through.” It may seem a daunting task, and sometimes confusing. aid.” fuls, but our Ambassadors have our Admissions offi ce and Am- According to a June 2004 but Bales asserted that a lot of Applying in the fall, going The admissions offi ce is con- been doing their part as well by bassador Team next year’s fresh- U.S. State Department report, the progress thus far can be through the fi nancial aid season, stantly answering questions and giving numerous tours a day. man class should be able to easily 600,000-800,000 people are largely attributed to college level fi lling out FAFSA and getting helping the future Lakers in any “Our job as Ambassadors is adjust to college life. trafficked across international interest and action. all the right signatures is still the way they can. to show enthusiasm about Mer- They will have had all their borders every year. Everything from fundraising same process today. A fi nal decision is coming in cyhurst and highlight its greatest questions answered and be com- Of that, 70 percent are female to Beer Pong Against Slavery has As the next freshman class from next year’s freshman class, aspects and the opportunities it fortable in beginning their four and 50 percent are children. Of been used in the past. enters their final stage of the and as of right now the total is offers,” said Molly Santucci, a year journey at Mercyhurst. these hundreds of thousands, it “What can you do?” Bales is estimated that approximately affirms, “A lot.” Visit www. 20,000 end up as slaves in the freetheslaves.net and navigate to United States. the “activism” section to fi nd out McKibben speaks at Mercyhurst “It sounds discouraging, but what role you can take in bringing Continued from Page 1 of the world, in tropical coun- help reduce fossil fuels. I’m hopeful,” Bales said. Presi- slavery to an end. tries like Bangladesh. People, One way we can help stop fos- dent of Free The Slaves, a non- Gratitude is extended to the In all seriousness, it is possible animals, even habitats like the sil fuel use at home is to eat more profi t organization that works infl uential Cynthia Purvis whose that the temperature of the coral reef or the rainforest will locally grown food than food to end slavery worldwide, Bales efforts in association with Sr. earth will increase fi ve degrees not survive. that has been shipped across the works to convey the slave labor Geri Rosinski, brought Dr. Bales by the end of the century, which So what can be done to halt country. “This is the task of your status of the world. to Erie to speak on this pivotal McKibben feels would be det- global warming? McKibben generation. We must downscale Free the Slaves is the sister issue. rimental. cites that we need a “60 percent to make things work better than organization of the fi rst human Bales is a consultant to the UN “It hasn’t been that warm since reduction in fossil fuels use just now,” McKibben said. rights organization, Anti-Slavery Global program on human traf- primate evolution,” said McKib- to stabilize” the environment. “There are many extremely International, established in Lon- fi cking. He has worked in Nepal, ben. “We don’t know what the “We must learn how to burn less diffi cult environmental questions don in 1787. Norway, England, the United world will be like, but it is grim,” fossil fuels. They are soaked into right now,” said McKibben. He The organization’s main work States and all of the West African he said. every crack of our economy and admitted that he is “part scared is to rehabilitate and reintegrate Countries. McKibben also spoke about Bill McKibbenKatie McAdams/Photo editor lives,” said McKibben. and part excited” to deal with people once used as slaves back He has written plans that have the immediate victims of global McKibben suggests that wind the questions, but that it is the into society. been adopted into laws in the warming, the poorest people and solar power can be used to transition that civilizations must “In human history we have West African countries. never been without slaves,” notes Diversity is one area where Mercyhurst seeks to improve Continued from Page 1 How can we foster diversity if indicated that poor progress in hurst a place that appeals to ing minorities. Greater diversity does not just we neglect the issues and needs years past has not been due to minority students and fosters As Mike Marshall, Mercyhurst benefi t minority students, and it As Williams said, “We don’t of a diverse population? lack of concern, but more to a diverse campus atmosphere, admissions counselor, pointed does not just benefi t our more ever see that at Mercyhurst As it stands, we end up with do with the incredible complex- there is much work to be done, out, “If you’re looking to go get traditional majority. Increasing College. They end up going to African American students that ity and diffi culty of the issue at offi cials say. An administration an inner city kid from New York diversity improves Mercyhurst Edinboro where they are more are unable to see themselves in hand. that is sensitive to the priority of City, it may cost a little bit.” across the board, as an institution culturally and racially accepted.” their own academic pursuits and The top down approach to in- diversity, a curriculum that en- Every dollar directed at one and as a place to call home. But creating a more diverse white students that, thanks to creasing diversity can begin with gages both minority and majority particular incoming student is Moore commented, “Increased campus isn’t just about recruiting. their liberal core, feel completely the vision of high level adminis- students in new and unfamiliar directed away from other stu- diversity will simply offer a truer Telling every high school student comfortable at a Zen tea cer- trators, but it needs to extend far ways and the creation of a set- dents that might benefi t from the picture of what our greater in the country about Mercyhurst emony in Tibet but oppressively enough to have an effect on who ting that can foster a comfortable same opportunity – it is inside of society is. It’s always a positive College won’t turn Mercyhurst uncomfortable taking a walk 20 the college looks for in terms of environment for all types of stu- that economy that we see where to learn about different cultures. into the kind of place that is blocks north of campus. hiring. Moore suggests that if we dents – all of these are challenges expense hurts. It’s always a positive to learn conducive to increased minority With respect to effective al- can’t fi nd the minority talent in fundamental to the task at hand Given that an effective re- about people who are not like enrollment. terations to the core, Gamble the community, then we should and none are easily met. sponse to this issue would and yourself.” Mercyhurst can’t expect mi- says that the faculty and admin- groom our own. Additionally, admissions of- will require a signifi cant invest- Williams said, “Diversity offers nority students to arrive on cam- istration are completely open- “We can look at some signifi - fi cers are challenged with decid- ment of fi nite resources such as to the current student population pus and infuse diversity, agreed minded. He said “Any proposals cant talents that graduate from ing how much of the school’s time, money and energy, what a more complete understanding those interviewed for this report. along those lines we would be Mercyhurst College and assist financial aid resources can be should what should the college of the world in which they are Instead, the college needs to start happy to look at.” them with grad school. … Part directed towards actively recruit- do to make diversity a priority? about to enter.” out by making Mercyhurst the A faculty core committee of the deal is to bring them back kind of place where a diverse meets to discuss possibilities here, to teach or to serve in an student body can be comfortable such as modifying the core cur- administrative capacity,” said as well as successful. riculum. The committee would Moore. Betty Damper, director of the meet to consider suggestions as As far as admissions are con- Act 101 program, recognizes that interested parties pursue positive cerned, “Without a solid base Laker Inn it isn’t just about bringing more change. of minority students you’re Spring Term students in. Damper stresses the Of course, adapting the col- never going to attract or keep need to ask, “Why would they lege to fi t the needs of a poten- the talented minority students,” OLD FAVORITES: want to come to Mercyhurst?” tially diverse student body does Moore said. Galley Grill According to her, we need to not do anything to bring minority J.P. Cooney is the director Chicken Fingers respond to this question with students through the gates. of undergraduate admissions. NEW ITEMS: Sizzling Salad a commitment to have a more Tyrone Moore, associate vice he is excited that Mercyhurst Ruby’s Famous Pizza diverse faculty and more diversity president of administrative af- has, at least for the time being, Tropical Island Oasis within the curriculum as well. fairs, stresses the importance of reached its capacity in terms of Grilled Chicken Sandwich African American studies, for aggressive proactive recruiting of students. Fruit Smoothies Strawberry example, are typically nonexistent talented minority students. “Where the focus used to be Hours of Operation: within the course selection. Moore observed, “We’ve been on growing the college,” Cooney Banana “There has to be a commit- able to develop a wonderful Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00 a.m. said, “now we can focus on creat- Piña Colada ment to the courses that are be- international student program. ing a nice diverse profi le.” Saturday 1:00pm-1:00 a.m. ing taught that would refl ect the I fi nd great diffi culty in under- Clearly, Mercyhurst can attract Potato Skins Sunday 5:00pm-1:00 a.m. African American culture and standing why we cannot have enough students to fi ll the class- French Toast some of those types of issues,” done that very same thing with rooms, so now it can concentrate Damper said. our own citizens, both Hispanic on fi ne tuning, creating the kind 1/2 lb. Galley Burger The liberal arts core demands and black.” of student body it wants, instead at least a passing glance at all Moore recognizes that Mercy- of focusing just on increasing the sorts of cultures and a variety of hurst must respond to diversity numbers. literature, but neglects the issues needs from the top down. In Cooney has noticed a trend OLD FAVORITES: and contributions of Americans terms of action coming from the at Mercyhurst in which students Laker Express Grilled Chicken Salad that exist outside of the typical college, Moore said, “Very little have begun to realize that meet- Turkey Bagels demographic. has been done to address the ing interesting, new kinds of NEW ITEMS: A course in African American whole question of diversity.” people from diverse backgrounds Meals in a Minute Crispy Chicken Salad studies would create not only He also understands that con- of experience is a positive thing Macaroni and Cheese Ham and Turkey Subs a chance for African American fronting the problem with a lack without which any college educa- Stuffed Shells Chocolate Chip Cookies students to learn something of diversity is not as easy as it tion would be incomplete. Chicken Parm about themselves, but could also may at fi rst seem. “They want to go get new Hours of Operation: serve to create a forum in which As an institution with an Irish- students that will fi ll their need, Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo students of the minority and the Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. Catholic tradition, many factors fi ll their desire to have a bet- Sauce majority can explore the subject create a tendency towards a ter education through cultural Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. together. particular status quo. Trying to diversity. This trend is nothing Board Equivalency Available: Saturday & Sunday Closed It isn’t going to be enough to steer Mercyhurst away from that unusual when it come to small 11:30-8:00pm just come up with some “black” trend takes defi nite action from liberal arts schools like Mercy- classes and some “Hispanic” the president down. hurst. More and more schools classes. “I know Dr. Michael McQuil- are realizing the larger benefi ts A more diverse curriculum len has indicated that diversity is of a diverse student population FEATURES: would need to be geared towards critical to his way of thinking,” and are making it a priority to the entire campus population, Moore said, “I know Dr. Mc- create that kind of environment Subconnection Meatball Sub fostering an experience that is Quillen very well and if he says on campus. Baja Chicken diverse, integrated and perhaps that, he absolutely means that.” Cooney is confronted every SATURDAY SPECIAL: BBQ Chicken a bit prickly as we grow in areas McQuillen has faced the prob- day with the challenges of re- such as racial sensitivity and lem head on, but admits how dif- cruiting minority students to a Any foot long Sub just $3.25 Hours of Operation: awareness. fi cult progress will be. He said, school like Mercyhurst. “If they Damper quoted an African “Progress in this area is going to get here, this is an easy campus cash and campus card only! Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. American student graduated be incremental. It is going to be to sell, but if they take a look add $1.00 for a combo! Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. from Mercyhurst. The student slow. It isn’t anything that’s going around and they’re not comfort- Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. refl ected as a senior, “I have been to change overnight.” able, they aren’t going to come here for four years, but I didn’t McQuillen has not pretended no matter what I do.” learn anything about myself.” to have any easy answers and In terms of making Mercy- PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD April 27, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Guys, clean up your act this spring

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My favorites are the linen and Pair a 1970’s liberty-print but- striped shirt and oxford shoes. sneaks with materials, colors, down oxford will always remain If you are as tired of the cotton blend versions available ton-down with retro Puma sneaks To transition into a nighttime stitching and can even include a classic, the options are endless over-sized, over-faded and tired at the Gap, J Crew and Banana for a look that would leave John look, trade the suit pants for your own tag on the side. with vintage-inspired to uber- Abercrombie looks as I am…pay Republic. For the best fitting Wayne in the dust. jeans and leather fl ip fl ops. So keep it casual and polished preppy looks to fi t any style. close attention and you will never denim, visit www.urbanoutfit- If “trendy” isn’t in your vo- For a blazer that will be perfect for a cool look all summer For the retro, punk rocker look like an Orange County ters.com for Levi’s Premium and cabulary, don’t fret Mr. Classic, all summer long, try the linen long! 1970 roommates stay friends forever was their RA, who lived in their of the roomies puts an orna- By Jaime Myers apartment building. ment with a poem inside on Contributing writer Other nuns referred to the their tree, which Mangone gave seven as “those girls from them their senior year. With graduation just around Briggs.” The reason was so everyone the corner, many seniors will They played their fair share will always remember their tell each other to keep in touch of pranks, and Panciera spent special friendship when it is as they hope to stay friends a lot of time defending them Christmas time. forever. at dinner. They also all have a bottle of Seven members of Mercy- During the end of their senior wine, which they call “the death hurst’s Class of 1970 stayed true year, construction was planned wine.” to this statement. for some of the housing. When one of them passes Lynda Brooks Hodgins, Mary The senior girls would be relo- away, the others are supposed Frances Cerk O’Connell, Mary cated to the dorms for a month to drink that bottle of wine in Guiffre Prus, Diane MacCarthy at the end of the year. her honor. Leib, Valerie Mangin Goos- The seven did not approve Unfortunately, there are seven sens, Sandi Mangone Zobrest at all. roommates and only fi ve bottles and Susan Radanovich Stauber They put their foot down in of the wine left. promised to stay friends and December when they fi rst heard “We would have had a perfect take those road trips. the news. Photo courtesy of Susan Radanovich pact if two of the husbands From Hawaii to London, these Their plan - kidnap Baby Jesus From left to right: Mangin, Radanovich, Mangone, McCarthy, Guiffre, Cerk, at Mangone’s hadn’t served the wine,” said Mercyhurst roomies vowed to from the chapel in Old Main and son’s wedding. Mangin. have “reunions,” as they call it, leave a ransom note: “Stop con- Radanovich’s husband tried and fl y across the world to see struction on the new dorm and These are among the things they all live now. Coincidentally, their planes all to replace it, but the wine was each other. don’t make the seniors move or they reminisce about today. Mangin has lived all over the landed on the West Coast within actually Mercyhurst wine. The This fall, they plan to meet in you’ll never see the kid again.” Eleven years ago, all seven world including England, Indo- several hours of each other bookstore doesn’t carry it any- Erie for Homecoming. The nuns were so upset they made it to Mangin’s cottage in nesia and Holland. from all over the U.S. more. They went to Mercyhurst prayed and had novenas for Bath, England, for a reunion. “We slip back to our roles in Once they flew to Hawaii To pulling pranks, traveling when it was an all girls college days. After days of praying and Many would think that they see college when we get together,” together, the fl ight attendants together and making up songs just turning into a co-ed col- searching, one of the girls asked a lot of the world from all of the said Radanovich. presented them with a magnum to entertain each other, these lege. Panciera to come see the baby traveling they do. “You have the quiet one that of champagne for their 50 th girls have defi ned the meaning Their class had just two male that they were babysitting. “We spend more time in the listens, which is me; the clown birthdays and for staying friends of “Friends Forever.” graduates. She sat down on the couch hotel talking than doing what we or dramatic one, which is Lynda; for so long. This group is unique. Not The school was even smaller and they handed her the Baby plan to do,” said Radanovich. and the leader, which is probably The group’s fi rst reunion was many people can say that they than it is today, and it had many Jesus. But the girls plan to make bet- Sandi. We still even have our the day after graduation. still talk to or visit their college more nuns. She helped them out. She ter plans so they can go out and roomie disagreements when we Panciera called them back to friends. “We tried to get on The nuns set curfew hours called Police and Safety and do things on their trips. get together.” clean their apartment because Oprah but she wasn’t inter- and many other rules, so the said something was happening They visit each other for wed- The girls try to get together they left it such a mess. ested,” said Mangin. girls turned to each other for across the street. dings, their children’s weddings at least once every other year. “Graduation was one of the Homecoming events this year entertainment. This allowed the seven to and to just visit each other’s Sometimes they make it every saddest days of my life,” said will include the Class of 1970. “The girls”, as they still call sneak in the chapel and return homes. year, sometimes not for a cou- Radanovich. “We just knew we Hopefully all the roomies will be each other today, lived on Briggs “the kid” safely. This was one Arizona, Atlanta, Memphis, ple. When they went to Hawaii would be in touch with each able to make up to Erie, Pa., the Avenue for their junior and se- of the many times that Panciera New Jersey, upstate New York in 1998, they were celebrating other.” place where all of these stories nior years. Sister Rita Panciera stuck up for her girls. and Pittsburgh – that is where their 50th birthdays. Every year at Christmas, each began.

Spring haircuts: Will you go home for yours?

is a costly investment that every By Kacie Rea girl needs to consider. Contributing writer For most girls, a hair stylist is someone much more than just a Hair. Seemingly just a bunch of person who cuts hair. They are dead cells atop of ones head, but an artist, a friend and, most im- to a girl hair is so much more. portantly, they understand what For special occasions she their customer wants. spends anywhere from $40 to Hair dressers can charge any- $60 on an up-do. For class she where upwards of $30. So, when can spend anywhere from 10 to deciding who they should put the 45 minutes on her hair alone. fate of their hair in, girls are usu- So, when girls are putting so ally very cautious when looking much time and energy into their for a new hair stylist. hair on a daily basis, it is easy to Now that the spring is advanc- understand why fi nding a new ing upon us, girls are looking for Katie McAdams/ Photo editor hair dresser can be a difficult new hairstyles and someone close Sophomore Allison Moore went home to her own hair- task. by that can achieve these styles at dresser for her new spring look, but she said that she has When going off to college, a reasonable price. had it cut in the past at Famous Hair in Erie, for only $10. there is a lot to think about: Angela Vara chose to go to the books, classes, friends and living JC Penny salon because, “They “I felt like I was betraying my The best way to find a new arrangements. presented themselves in a pro- hairdresser at home,” said Vara. hairstylist in a different town is What many people don’t realize fessional manner and the price Many girls would feel the same to ask friends. When you see is that fi nding a new hairdresser, was right.” way because a friendship is someone with a great cut, fi nd when a girl is off at college, rates Even though Vara found a stricken between a girl and her out where they got it. right up there with everything place she liked locally, she still hairstylist. There are a lot of hair So, go out there and experiment, else. had some problems dealing with salons in the Millcreek mall, and and if you aren’t happy with your Now, it is defi nitely not as im- straying from her hometown just by watching the hair stylists new spring hairstyle, remember: portant as books or classes, but it hairstylist. one can evaluate their skill. it always grows back. April 27, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Senior McIlroy goes beyond hard work One student’s big dreams don’t seem out of reach because of his excellent work ethic

said. gram it will help me pay for med By Sarah Dowden “Next year I will complete my school,” McIlroy said. Staff writer contract major, which is cur- “At some schools MD/PhD rently unnamed, and more than students receive a full ride and Imagine taking 15 credits dur- likely a criminal justice minor. stipend, while MD students do ing spring term of your senior Depending on what the school not receive any (or very little) year. will let me do, I might even have help from the school.” Imagine realizing that by the a biology minor.” “I was also considering military time you fi nish your schooling, “My contract major will be service,” he said. “The military you will be 35 years old at the a selection of courses from will pay for school and pay you very least. various departments that should a salary. In the end, you would While this may seem like a help me with my career in foren- only owe the military three years nightmare to most students sic pathology,” McIlroy said. of service.” in college, especially seniors, Not only does McIlroy have an Despite this hectic schedule, this is a reality for senior John intense academic schedule, but McIlroy still has time to enjoy McIlroy. he is also involved in numerous his college years and spend time At 22, McIlroy’s schedule is activities across campus. with his friends. more hectic than your typical He just ended his two-year “Even with my classes and soccer mom’s. reign as president of the Forensic other activities, I am able to have McIlroy dreams of pursuing a Science Club, which he helped Friday and Saturday nights free,” career as a forensic pathologist to found. McIlroy said. “In my four years at and has done everything in his He has also been a member of Mercyhurst I have almost always power to make this dream come the Rotaract Club, Ambassador had my weekend nights free. I true. Club and Phi Eta Sigma, the think that it is important to bal- He is currently taking five freshman honors society, for the Katie McAdams/ Photo editor ance work and education with classes including geopolitics, past four years. Senior Meghan Roach and senior John McIlroy presented fi ndings on an experiment they fun and friends. Part of college American government, ethics, He served as chairperson for conducted involving deceased cats. McIlroy has proved to be an exceptional student. is making new friends.” marriage and family and intro- the community service commit- McIlroy has gone above and duction to logic. tee in the Rotaract Club from Over the summer he works Right now he is not entirely which is a law degree. Pursuing beyond what is expected of him “I have taken four classes every 2002 until the present. as a park ranger for the United sure what his contract major will this degree would add another during his college career. term at Mercyhurst except for He also served as the chair- States government and used consist of, but he is working dili- three years onto my schooling. Not only does he have solid two,” said McIlroy. “I typically person for the Phi Eta Sigma to work for the Pennsylvania gently to make this decision. I haven’t decided if I want to goals about what he wants to take two labs every term.” Activities Committee during the state government as a lifeguard “After Mercyhurst I would like pursue this yet,” he said. do in the future, but he has also “Not counting labs I have 131 2002-03 school year. supervisor. to attend medical school, pursu- That alone is another 10 years made it possible to achieve these credits. With labs I have 149 He is currently a member of When asked what he plans to ing a career in forensic pathol- added to his academic career. goals. credits. By the time I complete all the senior gift committee, and he do after graduation in May, Mc- ogy,” McIlroy said. Add the fact that McIlroy is For any college student, or of the coursework I need I will works as a research assistant for Ilroy said that he will return to “Medical school is four years. considering a joint MD/PhD incoming college student, who have 176 credits,” he said. the Mercyhurst College Chemis- Mercyhurst in the fall to pursue Residency is another four to fi ve program that will tack on another feels that his or her career goals What is McIlroy going to gain try Department and as a tutor for his contract major and work in a years, and then there is a one three to four years to this career, are out of reach, look to McIlroy from all of these classes? the Mercyhurst community. GA position. year post residency training in and he’s got another 13 to 15 for inspiration. “I will graduate with a BS in He has also volunteered as a lab He hopes this position will forensic pathology.” years before he can even begin He is living proof that you can biochemistry and a BA in foren- assistant for the Juniata College be within the chemistry depart- “Typically forensic patholo- his life in the “real world.” reach for the stars while continu- sic science this May,” McIlroy Department of Chemistry. ment. gists have both an MD and a JD, “If I do the MD/PhD pro- ing to have a life. Monster has to lay off the baked goods Research symposium If you have not heard yet, That’s promoting messiness and friends.” By Jen Helbig Cookie Monster, the famed wastefullness, why didn’t they Too bad that children today to be held next week Features editor purple guy from Sesame Street work on that image long ago? are not promoted to leave the Last year’s inaugural sympo- is retiring his lesson of “C is for Mr. M couldn’t even speak television for a few minutes to By Matt Peterson sium was a great success and Contributing writer For those of us who spent our cookie” in exchange for “Cook- English properly. “Me want go run around in the mud. this year’s promises to be even preschool years transitioning ies are a sometimes food.” cookie” was a common and Too bad it has come down better with more presenters and out of the 80s, any recollec- I don’t know about you, but acceptable phrase on “Sesame to firing the nation’s cookie On May 1, 2005, from 6 to 9 the addition of senior thesis tions we may have of health when I was a growing girl, the Street.” Why didn’t they work spokesperson to fi ght obesity. p.m., the Mercyhurst Honors presentations. promotion in the media are of only thing that was going to on his grammar too? As we grow at Mercyhurst and Program will host its second Each senior will give a brief our moms sweating to the oldies clear my plate of broccoli and Is the real problem Cookie earn our academic knowledge, annual Undergraduate Research speech about his or her research with Richard Simmons in his peaches was the cookie incen- Monster? let’s try to keep track of reality. Symposium in Sullivan Hall. and will be available to respond godforsaken sweaty spandex. tive. What about the advertise- We shouldn’t be eliminating Featuring over 40 presenta- to questions afterwards. As I watched shows like “Mr. Yes, maybe I consumed a few ments for Hostess products, the letter C from the alphabet tions from a wide range of A select number of Mercy- Rogers”, “PeeWee’s Playhouse” cookies every day, maybe even Lunchables and Papa John’s to fi ght obesity, we should be disciplines, the symposium will hurst professors will also be and “Sesame Street,” I was re- a few handfuls if my grandpar- laced between episodes? improving parenting skills. consist of both poster presen- presenting their own research in peatedly reinforced with lessons ents were over, but somehow I What about the channels Let’s take his change of face as tations from the entire college similar fashion. of manners, avoiding strangers am not suffering from conges- dedicated to children’s televi- a sign that we should make sure community and brief formal Poster presentations will and learning the alphebet. tive heart failure. sion, running shows for 12 we grow up to be responsible thesis presentations from hon- be done as a self-guided tour In order to make these pri- It is a shame that the media hours a day? parents. ors program seniors. throughout the evening. mary academic topics appealing need to try to wipe out fatty I know that when I was little, I’m going to go toast the Disciplines represented by This event will be honors certi- to children, they were coated foods to save today’s youth. the TV was only on for an hour purple guy with a big chocolate the presenters include psychol- fi ed. For any questions regarding in smiles, silly songs and even I have some very fond memo- a day, and the rest was spent chipper now, but I won’t forget ogy, biology, chemistry, political the symposium, contact research cookies. ries of episodes of the furry outside in the backyard. to take the stairs to get there, science, dance, religious studies, symposium chairs Emily Roach Maybe today’s shows will con- guy shoving so many cookies in I probably said “I’m bored” a and to fi nish it off with some archeology, art and more. or Matt Peterson. tinue the smiles, but the sun is his mouth that a good third of thousand times, but was always vitamin D fortifi ed skim milk setting on cookie promotion. them ended up on the ground. refuted with, “Go find your fi lled with calcium.

Treat yourself to some ethnic food for a change 453-7800. For sweet confectionary pas- Call 455-7766 for more infor- Cafe Diem By Melissa Brandt Another European restaurant tries, visit Pontillo’s Pastries. The mation. Contributing writer transporting guests into a differ- new shop recently opened at Another expert in Asian food is ent culture is Bertrand’s Bistro. 3206 Pittsburgh Avenue and of- the Hibachi Japanese Steak & Sea The end of the term is draw- Originally from Orleans, fers great traditional Italian treats House at 3000 W. 12th Street. ing ever closer. You are probably France, owner, Bertrand Artigues made by owners Luigi and Palma They cook and serve your food April Special spending more time than ever at stocks the bistro with hardcore Pontillo. Call 833-7979 for more as you watch, which is defi nitely the Laker grabbing sandwiches French cuisine, including frog’s informaiton. a different and fun approach to between writing essays and fi n- legs and escargots. For a Mexican meal, try El dinner. ishing projects. “Ingredients are one thing, Canelo at 4236 Peach Street. They specialize in original Japa- Break up the everyday tedious- how you cook it is another,” said The restaurant specializes in nese Style steaks. Call 838-2495 Tall Storm Italian Soda $1.50 ness by exploring some of Erie’s Artigues. “I make my own pâté all the favorite Mexican foods, for more information. M & M $.65 great ethnic food restaurants. and foie-gras.” such as tacos, and they’ve earned A lower key restaurant that In keeping with Mercyhurst’s The atmosphere and entrée’s some Mercyhurst students’ stamp offers Japanese, Chinese and Irish heritage, Molly Brannigan’s are so immersed in French cul- of approval for their low prices, Mongolian food is Top’s Buffet, Irish Pub and Restaurant features ture, the members from the quick service and unlimited torti- on Peach Street. Call 864-7000 FACULTY SPECIAL: everything from Shepard’s Pie to group Les Yeux Noirs (Paris- lla chips and authentic salsa. for more information. Gaelic Strip Steak. based artists who performed at There is a dish for everyone, If you prefer to do your own 1/2 OFF SPECIALTY DRINKS The restaurant is located down- the MDPAC) who dined there whether you like spicy food or cooking, Wegman’s food markets town at 506 State Street. You remarked that they felt like they not, vegetarian, beef or chicken. have an international section that can park on the backstreet by were back in France. Call 835-2290 for more infor- includes cuisine from various McDonalds. Call 871-6477 for more infor- mation. nationalities. LOCATION Digging back into Irish roots, mation. Don’t be daunted by the If Asian food is more ap- They have an excellent hum- HOURS they offer an entire selection of French greeting, Artigues speaks pealing to your pallet, try Paper mus bar with Lebonese classics boxty meals. English too, I promise. Moon Restaurant Gallery and like baba ghanoush. Sun.-Thurs. Evenings: Main Floor Said to have originated during A couple eateries in Erie cater Jazz Club at 1325 State Street. The isles are lined with Mexi- 6:00 - 12:00 a.m. the Irish famine, boxty is a tra- to Italian food lovers. Specializing in sushi, the restau- can, Indian, Chinese, Greek, Hammermill Library ditional Irish potato cake fried Serafi ni’s restaurant at 2642 W rant also boasts a menu with Thai African American, Italian, Mid- Mon.-Fri. Mornings: on a griddle pan using a mixture 12th street embraces the Italian and Malaysian specialties. dle Eastern and other ethnic of raw and mashed potatoes, atmosphere and cuisine. Filet mignon, rack of lamb, and choices. 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. fl our and baking soda or baking Once owned originally by the Southwestern and Mediterranean You can call up recipes from powder (In most cases it accom- Serafi ni family, the current owner favorites are also available. the Internet or call your grandma panies a meat of some kind or still uses the recipes straight from Keep in mind that this restau- and try impressing your room- vegetables). Italy. rant expects more than jeans and mates with homemade cuisine. Molly Brannigan’s is very busy The restaurant’s sauces, pasta, a t-shirt in trade for the atmo- So go ahead, dive into some on weekends at dinner time, so soup and salad dressings are all sphere and delicacies. culture and enjoy tasty foods that make sure you call ahead for made in house. Call 838-8111 for This is a great place to take may keep your mind off of the reservations. For more info call more information. your sweetie for a spring date. mundane day-to-day routine. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD April 27, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected]

Action needed to increase diversity Looking around campus, it’s no secret that Mer- creates well-rounded human beings. Isn’t that the Campus Question cyhurst lacks diversity. goal of a liberal arts education? Think of all the The large majority of Mercyhurst students fi t benefi ts students would gain by actually interacting What do you think Mercyhurst in the category of white, middle-class American. with people from different backgrounds, cultures This atmosphere, while comfortable for most, is and ethnicities, rather than just reading about them could do to attract a more diverse dangerous for students’ development. in text books. America is one of the most diverse nations in the When students leave the cocoon that is Mercy student body? world. Our surroundings are constantly changing World, they may be in for a rude awakening. as minority populations continue to grow. How- Students entering the work force, or even at- ever, at Mercyhurst, minority populations are doing tending a large graduate school, may be required anything but growing. to interact with people from all walks of life and Why is this? backgrounds. Without being adapted to those types Well, there of surroundings in an undergraduate setting, ten- are many fac- sion, friction and even fear could result. Confl icts tors that may Allison resulting from these feelings could be disastrous contribute to Moore for you and your career. the situation Mercyhurst has continually pledged its support including, re- for encouraging diversity on campus. Talk of in- ‘ ‘ ligious affi lia- creasing diversity in faculty and courses has been Well, as a practicing Jewish male, tion, economic ongoing, as well as reforming the fi nancial aid more kosher meat options and a concerns and, process to better accommodate minorities. These deeper opening for other of course, there is the comfort issue. measures would undoubtedly improve the diversity religion beliefs. I mean, let’s face it, if you were a minority student crisis . . . if the changes are actually implemented. that visited Mercyhurst, would you feel comfortable It is easy to talk a good game when it comes to surrounded by a bunch of middle to upper-class diversity. Proposing changes and expressing the white kids? Probably not. Instead, you would need for and importance of diversity is the simple want to attend an already diverse campus such as part. Actually changing the situation is a bit more Matt Rendulic, Senior, Music Composition Edinboro, where you would instantly feel more diffi cult. accepted. With new leadership and a new direction taking Advertising Mercyhurst to minorities isn’t going shape at Mercyhurst, progress should be made. to help the situation. Changes need to happen from Let’s hope for the sake of the student body, that the inside out, not from the outside in. In order to the “powers that be” aren’t just blowing smoke attract minorities to campus, they must feel more when it comes to diversity. welcome and appreciated. Students deserve the chance to be exposed to as If you’re a member of the majority reading this many different cultural and ethnic groups as pos- ‘ Offer a wider range of courses that deal with article, you may not understand the importance of sible, and minorities deserve the chance to attend the diversity of our culture. Also, offering diversity on campus. The truth is, diversity is key such a wonderful institution. to development. The world is rapidly changing Being educated in a diverse environment breeds a greater incentive to those students would and diversity is needed to adapt people to these tolerance, and tolerance is something this world is help diversify our campus. changes. sorely in need of. ‘ Understanding and accepting peoples’ differences HRIM: ridicule or respect? strangers every single day. Albert Veverka, Senior, Political Science By Victoria Hilber Customers, right away, expect to you to wait on Contributing writer them hand and foot, and we do it with a smile because it is important to us. We don’t look at is Burger fl ipping? Folding napkins? Making beds? as a job, but as life. We’ve all heard the jokes before. Being an HRIM People are important to us, and whether you like major myself, I couldn’t help but laugh at them. to admit it or not, we are important to you. We

Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t agree with want to make you happy and comfortable but at ‘

I think they could offer various them, but it amazes me how some people can be the same time bring in a good paycheck and maybe so clever. even someday work in a big city or exotic island. seminars on different religions/ ‘ For the past three years I’ve gotten in countless While most of you will be living in houses, raising nationalities to the student body. arguments about the point of our major and if I families, celebrating holidays, we will be living in wanted to fi ll pop machines and straw holders the hotels, calling our parents on Christmas, trying des- rest of my life in our local Tally-Ho. All of these perately to keep in touch with all our old friends. arguements made me think, is this the right major Honestly, I wouldn’t change it for anything in the for me? Of course it took me no time at all to fi gure world. Excitement is our life, and we have been out the answer to this burning question. taught how to live thanks to Mercyhurst. We are To the outside community, I can see how this all proud to call HRIM “our” major. We are a Amanda Orendorf, Senior, Fashion Merchandising major might look like a joke. family and will be working with each other for the We have a class that teaches us how to waitress, rest of our lives. a class that introduced us to the fundamentals of So, as for the question: “Should the Mercyhurst cooking and a class called “Housekeeping.” community be ridiculing the decisions we make or I’m sure anyone reading this article is thinking, respecting the future that we have chosen?” The “Why do they waste the $1,200?” This is a totally answer should be pretty obvious. ‘ understandable question. Do I really need to pay Our lives are dedicated to make people feel like I think Mercyhurst should do more to attact a wider range

$1,200 to learn how to serve a senior citizen in the they never left the comfort of their own home and of religious backgrounds among students. I think that a city of Erie? Well, the answer is a simple yes. getting pampered to the point of exhaustion. It’s way to do this would be by doing more outreach to our The HRIM program has taught me many things not about if you like your burger medium well, if brothers and sisters in other religions. As a Catholic ‘ that people do not get to learn throughout their you prefer your napkin fold to be the “tent” rather college, we have a duty to offer our hands to our religious brothers and sisters in the country and the world. four years of college. then the “tuxedo” or if you would like the mint It trained me that the customer does really come placed on your pillow. fi rst and that a simple smile could make a person’s Just remember that these simple tasks you fi nd day. It taught me that, without us, the meaning of humorous will some day lead to us to be the next the word “vacation” would be forever changed. big GM at the Ritz or the newest Hilton sister. Not only did it educate me to be more outgoing HRIM majors dream big, expect big, and will do Jeff Cagle, Sophomore, Religious Studies and kind but more hospitable and compassion- absolutely anything to get what they want. So ate. the next time you and your friends are picking Now understandably, we were all taught these the Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management valuable lessons by are parents, siblings or guard- program apart just remember… someday you will ians, but not to the same effect. Although we all be sleeping with us. have obtained the skills of being comfortable with ‘ each other, it takes a special talent to relate to new We should have Martin L. King Jr. Day

off and have different activities related to

diversity. More activites about diversity Calling the men of Mercyhurst: would open up students to new issues. ‘ -Do you consider yourself to be knowledgeable? -Think you have all the answers? Adam Hicks, Sophomore, Intelligence Studies -Do you want to share your advice with the student body? -Want to get paid an extra $10 a week?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re in ‘ Mercyhurst needs to look outside of the

luck! Buffalo, Cleveland or Pittsburgh areas. Next year, The Merciad is establishing a Mr. Malarky ‘ column to go along with Madam Malarky, in order represent the male population and give them a chance to state their point of view.

If interested, email Allison Moore at opinionmerciad@merc yhurst.edu for all the details! Allison Hunt, Senior, Communication April 27, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: [email protected] OPINION Religion and the fi libuster: Misleading religious language used to push Bush’s nominations It’s no wonder that so many people get upset or angered about spects I have to agree with a few of the issues that Senate Republicans into every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, Congressmen have politics. In a time when the United States desperately needs to band are raising. I do not like the misuse of a fi libuster or the threat of been able to integrate religious beliefs into their legislative actions together, all we seem to want to do is split apart. Democrats to slow the political process to a crawl if the Republicans as well. It is alarming, however, that the impartial judicial branch, The fl ames of discontent are igniting the halls of Congress as initiate the “nuclear option.” which protects the interests of all people in the nation, is now being Senate Republicans and Democrats battle over President Bush’s Upon closer investigation, it also appears that the use of this par- threatened by religious doctrine and conservative ideology. judicial nominations. liamentary procedure is constitutionally valid. My problem, however, The separation of church and state, which is one of the crucial Senate Democrats have used the fi libuster threat to block 10 of concerns the smoke-screen and blatant manipulation of the facts by elements of this great nation, is being smashed to pieces all around Bush’s 205 picks for appellate court positions. In this case, the conservative Republicans such as Bill Frist in a televised rally Sunday us. I’m sorry Mr. Perkins, but as public offi cials, you must choose Republican leadership has been night called “Justice Sunday.” the law fi rst and religion second. unable to amass the 60 votes re- During the rally, sponsored by the Family Research Council, one Many religious leaders across the nation were outraged over the quired to invoke cloture and cut of the leaders called the congressional tactic of delaying debate, or FRC rally and its message of a Democratic crusade against people of off Democratic fi libusters. blocking legislation, “judicial tyranny to people of faith.” faith. Four hundred thirty religious leaders from across the country Senate Majority Leader Bill Corrie FRC President Tony Perkins held up a Bible at one point and signed a letter to protest Sunday’s rally. Frist has threatened a “nuclear Thearle stated, “What we are saying tonight is that as American citizens we The FRC rally also prompted opposition rallies, including one in option” or as Senate Republicans should not have to choose between believing what is in this book Louisville. The Rev. Joe Phelps of Highland Baptist Church in Lou- call it the “constitutional option.” and serving the public.” isville exclaimed, “What we detect instead is the work of a political This procedure is a seldom-used, The critical problem is that this large televised rally is misleading organization using Christian language to exploit Americans’ desire to complicated and highly contro- the audience members. In no way are Senate Democrats claiming preserve religious values by framing their political strategy in terms versial parliamentary maneuver that American citizens should have to shelve their religious beliefs. of religious liberty...This is deceptive, manipulative and false.” in which Republicans could seek a ruling from the chamber’s presid- The right to freedom of religion is protected in the Constitution; It is frightening how the use of religion is incorporated into the ing offi cer, presumably Vice President Dick Cheney, that fi libusters you can still believe whatever religion you desire. political realm today. I cannot believe that people will go along with against judicial nominees are unconstitutional. Another gross distortion of religious propaganda is that the actions anything a leader tells them as long as it’s wrapped up in a nice neat Under this procedure, it would take only a simple majority, or 51 of Congressional Democrats are a direct assault on people of faith. package with a religious bow on top. votes, to uphold the ruling. This would be far easier for the 55- Once again, as citizens we still have the freedom to practice any reli- I am fearful of the direction in which the nation is headed. The member GOP majority to get than the 60 votes needed to break a gion we want. The real issue at stake here, and the one that is being Senate’s long tradition of unlimited debate was a last refuge for fi libuster or the 67 votes needed to change the rules under normal covered up by actions such as the “Justice Sunday” rally, is that as political minorities and a brake on precipitous action by presidents procedures. It would then take only 51 votes to confi rm a nominee, public servants, these judicial nominees must uphold the Constitutional and legislative majorities. It seems that the moment has come where ensuring approval of most, if not all, of Bush’s choices. pillar of separation of church and state. that possibility may no longer be possible. The objections Senate Democrats hold for the judicial nominees A judge’s fi rst duty is to the law, not to their church. People seem to The Republican majority will continue to push forward with the are centered on the radical records of these judges. Many people forget that Bush’s appointments are public offi cials entrusted with the creation of a theocratic state, with religious leaders such as Bill Frist feel these judges are far too conservative and will ignore the law in care to make fair, conscious decisions that are in the best interest of enforcing the ideology of the Christian right at the expense of the favor of their ideological views. every single American citizen, not the interests of religious leaders. religious freedom of every other American. Now I know many of you will be utterly shocked, but in some re- As citizens we are allowed to incorporate our religious ideologies Political diversity critical on campus Need some motivation? against routinely and deliberately” in faculty hiring, By Rick Antin thus making highly qualifi ed educators virtually Madam Malarky has some suggestions Contributing writer unemployable because of their political and social views. Higher education facilities do a great job with Dear Madam Malarky, watch a TV show or to have a tall coffee, etc. The This article is in response to “Liberal isn’t a dirty word affi rmative action to ensure a diverse population of What can I do to get out of a third term slump? My possibilities are endless. Do not reward yourself on college campuses” by Corrie Thearle in the April 13 student and faculty in terms of race and gender, but motivation is low, and I’m simply having trouble getting by. early on; it will kill your motivation. edition of the Merciad. why not apply this benefi cial tool to ensure diverse Please help me. A third means of motivation is the negative ef- While I agree with the premise of Thearle’s political background as well? Stressed in the Suites fect laziness will have on your grades. Think of article, “Liberal isn’t a dirty word on college cam- Thearle also states that college allows students to Ah, the joys of the third term blues. I call it pre- the possibility of having to repeat the course and puses,” feel her defense of liberal-leaning education craft their own beliefs through “campus lectures, senioritis, which is not the same as being lazy. having the pleasure of fi nding the time and extra is unconvincing. speakers, clubs and organizations.” To name a few It suddenly begins in the middle of a term. Home- $1700 to pay for the course you detest. In addition, I agree that students enrolled in higher education of the campus speakers who have attended Mercy- work is piling up, your grades are stable, and the having the course only be worth a pass/fail, even should be exposed to multiple viewpoints and hear hurst, Jane Fonda (who sided with NVA during the days should begin to warm up. (Who knows what if you’ve achieved an “A” the second-time around. varying belief systems that differ from what they Vietnam War), James Carville (who openly called the weather will be like by the time this column These thoughts of frustration should have some have been used to so that a personal, unique way of on students to vote for John Kerry) and Robert comes out.) Suddenly, it strikes everyone at once. inspiration on individuals. thinking can be formulated by students. However, Kennedy Jr. Yes, conservative William Kristol was This includes your own Madam Malarky. So you A fourth possible motivational technique is to I feel the problem with higher education is a lack also invited, however, his presentation was merely may be wondering how you can receive advice from think of the summer months ahead. Soon the snow of multiple viewpoints. a prediction of the election itself, not a rally for someone who will go away. Even though it is Erie, the snow will Thearle herself cites recent studies that indicate either candidate. Many of the textbooks in higher has the same eventually end. During the summer, you will have an overwhelming majority (72 percent) of faculty education are written by professors from the Uni- motivation three months to get a tan, hang out with friends, in higher education that lean left. It is not reason- versity of California at Berkeley, or published by problems. It’s Madam catch up on sleep and earn more than the pathetic Columbia or Harvard Press, which have a liberal possible, I as- $5.15 per hour. Though it’s short lived, it may help able to assume that one’s personal viewpoint will Malarky not have at least some effect, if not bias, on their leaning position. sure you. you grit your teeth and continue on. Think of it as teaching. Thearle states that students should attend college First of all, your major reward that will be more sweet if your Thearle erroneously states, “The truth of the so they won’t be a product of what “mommy and I suggest caf- grades are to your liking. matter is, that colleges with liberal professors and daddy” teach. Well, I would like to attend college feine. It may When you are motivated, I also highly recom- faculty members provide an open, diverse envi- and not be a product of what overwhelmingly be in the form mend turning your computer off or signing out ronment…” The anti-Americanism that spewed liberal professors teach. of coffee, pop or if you prefer, natural teas. The from all IM programs. From personal experience, from professor Ward Churchill (Hamilton College) Mercyhurst has a faculty of highly intelligent pro- stimulant will produce a buzz that will enable a I can back this up. I will sit at my desk, put on my which titles 9/11 victims as “Little Eichmanns,” fessors who are clearly experts in their respective person to get through some homework. Of course headphones, listen to music and open Microsoft was hardly ‘open and diverse.’ fi elds and I am a proud student at this institution, if there is too much caffeine, the adverse effect will Word. Suddenly an IM pops up. Not being rude, I According to recent articles that published the but I would like to be able to hear the conservative occur. You may be too hyper to sit down at your will answer the person. An hour later, I will realize results of polled faculty of higher education, 84 argument on many important issues from more desk and actually work. I have not completed a paragraph and still have percent responded in favor of abortion, 88 percent sources than Fox News while attending college. A second means of motivation is to create little two more pages to write. were in favor of environmental protection (even if Conservatism isn’t a hinderance to progress as the rewards for yourself. For example, you have 30 If this week’s column has motivated you to it cost jobs and raised taxes) and 51 percent rarely misconception stated by Thearle implies. It is an pages to read in history. Generally, it’s a very boring think of other questions to ask don’t become attend church or synagogue. important viewpoint that students need to hear in subject with the same old death and destruction uninspired and not send it to me in the two Also, in December 2004, Columbia University higher education so that true diversity of opinion singlehandedly caused by humans. Now, before you possible ways. AIM is mmalarky04. Hotmail is was forced to appoint a committee to evaluate con- is offered. Students “who are capable” can then roll your eyes and begin searching for information [email protected]. (Yes, that is stant charges of bias and intimidation by faculty, es- make up their minds instead of being presented that states otherwise, just stop. Take a few deep an underscore). pecially with its department of Middle East studies. with overwhelmingly liberal opinion under the breaths. If it’s sunny, close the blinds. If the birds Wondering what it takes to motivate someone to Thomas Reeves of the Wisconsin Policy Research façade of diversity. are chirping, shut the window. Think of something throw eggs at our windows, Institute has said, “conservatives are discriminated you would really like for the day. It coulld be to Madam Malarky

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To Whom it May Concern: MERCIAD I am writing as someone who has consistently anticipated each fi lm shown in your Guelcher Film Series, having great respect for the choices of fi lms, given their political and artistic signifi - Kelly Rose Duttine Editor-in-Chief [email protected] cance. However, I must express a deep dismay at the decision to cancel the showing of the fi lm Jonelle Davis News Editor [email protected] Bad Education. Jen Helbig Features Editor [email protected] I am sure the values of artistic expression and freedom are of highest priority in your art cur- Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] riculum, and yet in this decision to cancel the movie you are compromising those values. Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Isn’t art a refl ection of life and reality? And aren’t children molested in reality? Mercyhurst Meghan Sullivan A&E Editor [email protected] College and the D’Angelo Center for the Performing Arts are turning their backs on this very real Katie McAdams Photo Editor [email protected] issue in some attempt at a safe political move. Melissa Jack Production Editor [email protected] It is disheartening, to say the least, that an institution of higher learning, an educational program Kristen Piquette Advertising Manager [email protected] that encourages students to create art that refl ects their beliefs and their world, is ignoring this very Sarah Dowden Copy Editor [email protected] important issue. And perhaps this censorship is some result of a number of sensitive issues (a Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected] new Pope, a new College President, etc.) but is that any reason to censor the local public’s ability to make choices about the movies they see and the issues about which they choose to be informed? The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is My confi dence in the political/social freedom of Mercyhurst College’s program for the arts is published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms week now unstable. and fi nals week. Our offi ce is in the Hirt Center, room L114. Our telephone I will think carefully before supporting such a program in the future. number is 824-2376. Sincerely, Erin Nemenz The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD April 27, 2005 ARTS &

ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz Romantic ‘La Sylphide’ this weekend By Michelle Ellia escape with the Sylphide. James, Contributing writer only a simple mortal, realizes that APRIL 27. Natalie Mac- it is impossible to keep her at his Master. Center for the Arts, side as a mortal. University of Buffalo, Buf- This weekend, the Mercyhurst Madge, the witch, sees the falo. College Dance Department will conundrum James is facing and present the Mercyhurst Dancers offers him a magic scarf, which APRIL 27. Tiger Army, in their spring performance of he must tie around the Sylphide’s Unseen. Agora Ballroom, La Sylphide. waist. Cleveland. La Sylphide debuted in 1832 as She explains that it will make one of the fi rst parts of a great her wings drop off and she will APRIL 28. King Diamond, and disgruntled youth move- be unable to fl y. James’ hope of Nile, Black Dahlia Mur- ment, similar to the movement the Sylphide being his forever der, Behemoth. House of of the unsatisfi ed young adults is shattered as she falls to the Blues, Cleveland. of the 1960s. In the time of its ground dead. debut, the show appeared to be It is then when James real- APRIL 28. Rasputina. very subversive and anti-estab- izes the witch has tricked him, Beachland Ballroom, lishmentarian. and in the distance James sees Cleveland. However, compared to move- Effi e, now married to another. ments to this day and age, time In addition to its fanciful sto- APRIL 29. A Night with has weakened the impact fi rst ryline, La Sylphide also features the Stars of Rock and made by La Sylphide. The show the Mercyhurst debut of guest Roll: Lou Christie, Charlie itself was groundbreaking and Photo courtesy of Christine Hay choreographer Vivi Flindt. Flindt Thomas’ Drifters, Jay Siegel was like nothing dance had seen “La Sylphide” will be performed this Saturday and Sunday in the PAC. began her dance studies at The and the Tokens, Shirley Al- before. Royal Danish Ballet in 1951. son Reeves, Emil Stucchio The debut of the show Flindt has also served as the and the Classics. Warner had upset the dance estab- with its distaste for reality and ways represents this idea, wheth- named Effi e. A Sylphide falls in artistic director of the Bartholin Theater, Erie. $35, $30. On lishment and was seen as the love of illusion. After the French er it is a woman who is half love with James on his wedding International Ballet Seminar sale at Tullio Arena box of- voice of the new generation. Revolution of 1789, the support human, half bird or, in the case day. since 1993. fi ce, Ticketmaster outlets, La Sylphide also introduced the system on which the dancers of La Sylphide, a winged sprite The fanciful female creature The performance can be seen by phone at 452-4857 or dance world to the Romantics. and artists of Western Europe as diffi cult to hold as a dream. makes herself visible to him, and at the Mary D’Angelo Perform- 456-7070, online at www. The Romantics were a genera- had depended for so long disap- La Sylphide tells the story of he falls in love with her instantly. ing Arts Center at 2 and 7 p.m. ticketmaster.com. tion of young artists that helped peared. James, a Scottish peasant, who James then leaves his bride-to-be, on Saturday, April 30 and at 2 revolutionize the dance world A fanciful female creature al- is about to marry a peasant girl relatives and wedding guests to p.m. on Sunday, May 1. APRIL 29. Chris Botti. Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State University, Buffalo. On sale at (716) 878-3005. Medieval and Renaissance Guild holds fi rst festival By Melissa Brandt and presented in exhibits. quips and banter that franchise APRIL 29. Edwin McCain. Contributing writer For example, Amanda Pakutz, on the drugging powers of over- House of Blues, Cleve- the club founder, presented her whelming emotion, ultimately land. research on storytelling and resulting in stupidity: Music fi lled the Great Room treated listeners to her retelling of “Your hair is so gorgeous and APRIL 30. Badfi sh, Even- of the Student Union Saturday, a classic Japanese fairy tale. fl owing,” remarks Isaac. flow. House of Blues, April 23, as the members of the Later that night, at the Taylor “…And yours, as beautiful as Cleveland. Mercyhurst Medieval and Renais- Little Theatre, viewers learned burnt grass,” Nortman answers. sance Guild celebrated their fi rst that many of the members of “Oh! How romantic!” comes APRIL 30. Dark Star Or- Medieval Festival. Medieval Guild double as story the satirical exclamation to Nort- chestra. Odeon, Cleve- Activities of the day included tellers themselves when they per- man’s “compliment.” Cue em- land. a how-to demonstration on formed an improvisational play. brace and laughter. crafting chain mail bracelets and Commedia dell Arte is a form “Everyone has done such a MAY 1. Bob Newhart. Pal- vests. Becky Buczek, the resident of Italian improvisational theater wonderful job. They’ve really ace Theatre, Cleveland. expert, explained that chain mail that relies on cultural archetypes made the performance so suc- was popular as it was light weight and the skills of the players for cessful!” said Pakutz. MAY 2. Canceled. Vel- but offered good protection. content. “It’s like a medieval Earlier in the day, the guild vet Revolver, Hoobastank. “It’s really labor intensive, and ‘Who’s Line is it Anyway?’,” said showed off their serious side too, HSBC Arena, Buffalo. usually you forge your own, but Pakutz. “It’s great because it’s dif- as the opening to the evening Mercyhurst won’t let us have a ferent every time! It’s really amaz- showcased performances of

MAY 3. Joe Jackson, Todd forgery on campus,” says Buczek. Photo courtesy of Amanda Pakutz ing how it’s all come together.” various Shakespearean excerpts. Rundgren. Ohio Theatre, Other activities included Eng- Innocence, sarcasm and pros- Actors and actresses were suc- Cleveland. lish Country and Italian social Medieval and Renaissance Guild celebrates fi rst festival. titution (tasteful, of course) cessful in portraying an accurate dances. shaped and colored the content pictorial of the theater present in MAY 3. Wedding Pres- Live music was performed of the play. medieval times. ent. Beachland Ballroom, by the Music Guild. The mem- rally, for festival participants. formed. The young male lover arche- Students intested in joining Cleveland. bers practice on their own and The Maltese Brawl by Mainerio Other crafts of the Middle type, Jay Nortman, and his female should contact Amanda Pakutz at perform at meetings and, natu- was among the selections per- Ages were thoroughly researched counterpart, Marla Isaac, shared [email protected]. MAY 5. Dave Matthews Tribute Band. House of Blues, Cleveland. Popular fi lm ‘Ray’ to play at the Performing Arts Center MAY 6. Alkaline Trio. House of Blues, Cleve- By Christina Ferranti Charles before his death to land. Contributing writer learn to take on his character and experience a day in the life MAY 6. Green Day, My of Ray Charles. Chemical Romance. CSU This fi lm captures the career Foxx’s dedication did not end math Convocation Center, Cleve- and the essence of Ray Charles there; he actually took it upon land. Robinson, a key musician during himself to wear eye pieces that the post-war era who inspired made him blind for up to 14 lab MAY 6. Alkaline Trio, Co- new musical revolutions and hours a day. lossal, Mike Park. House of touched the lives of all who Even though he did not sing Located in the Blues, Cleveland. listened to his music. the songs, which were record- The movie spans Ray’s life ings of Ray himself, he did a LIBRARY MAY 6, 7. BW&BK 6-Pack from about 1930 to 1966 with a wonderful job with lip-synch- 304 A & B Weekend with Trouble, Jag brief jump to a scene in 1979 in ing each song and providing an Panzer, Exciter, Soilwork, Georgia and several fl ashbacks aura like that of what occurred Dark Tranquillity, Hypoc- from his childhood. within the recording studio. risy, Mnemic, Death Angel, The start of this fi lm shows The music and the collabora- Raven. Odeon, Cleveland. Ray waiting for a bus to Seattle tive effort of all the actors to open: ,embarking on a journey that will accurately portray Ray and the MAY 7. Jada Pinkett Smith take his life in a whole different barriers he overcame makes SUNDAYS and Wicked Wisdom. Rex direction. His mother plays a this a film worth watching, THROUGH Theater, Pittsburgh. On huge infl uence on his work and even if you have already seen THURSDAYS sale at Ticketmaster. on his ambition of not succumb- it; it is a movie where you can ing to people’s deception and sit back and enjoy listening to MAY 8. Old 97’s. House of trickery. Several events in his great music. Blues, Cleveland. childhood forced Ray to grow up and support himself. “Ray” plays next Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. call MAY 13. Tony Bennett. Ray witnessed his brother’s EXT: 2078 Niagara Fallsview Casino, tragic death and then suffered the country aspects of music and affairs with women while on Need a Place to Niagara Falls, Ont. 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To contact: [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT Concert features world premiere music

By Meghan Sullivan George Bush. the audiences through the life Contributing writer However, when picking my of Victor Frankenstein. The own favorite piece from Rendu- concert master for the concert is lic’s compositions I would select violinist Rodger Zahab. Zahab is This year’s composers’ concert “For Brady.” This piece written a talented composer and master will be unlike it was in previous for piano and violin is simple in of contemporary music. The years. The concert is being built its beauty. Although, it doesn’t concert also features the head around one particular graduating show off the strong technical of the voice department, Louisa senior and is actually being billed aspect of Rendulic’s writing I Jonason, performing an Emily as his senior recital. feel its melodic line being passed Dickenson art song cycle that When M. Joseph Rendulic is between the piano and violin is was composed for her. Also, walking through the halls of Old emotionally driven yet tender. new voice faculty Brent Weber Main or traveling by the clock Rendulic has many memorable will be singing the premiere piece in Garvey Park he is greeted by accomplishments. These include “Shiloh.” almost every passerby. times such as in 1996 he was The concert takes place on May Besides being a well-known awarded the national Renatra 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Walker Recital student by his peers and profes- Fusa award, which is given out Hall and admission is free. sors, he is also a very accom- by the Odyssey of the Mind I’m sure all of these accom- plished musician. organization for a mini-musical plishments and the preset prec- Rendulic has been composing he wrote in 9th grade. edent for greatness of this young for 10 years, but has been in- He is also a Grammy award man bring to you the assumption volved in music even longer. He winner. It 1995 he was awarded that Rendulic is probably aloof, has taken piano and violin since this while in Ed Vallus’ Polka unsocial or even stuck up. But, the age of four. Throughout his band, playing accordion. it is quite the opposite. childhood he grew a fascination Rendulic was also awarded a His talent to express emotion for music as he frequented the Meghan Sullivan/A&E editor music talent scholarship and a through music is only comple- ballet with his family. Featured above is graduating composition major M. Joseph Rendulic. graduate assistantship at West mented by his personality. His His earliest musical infl uence Minster College in Princeton, sense of humor is hysterical and was an elderly piano tuner in His private instructions with ers Richard Rockage and James what his favorite piece of his N.J. where he will be attending is sometimes dancing over a very the Meadville area named David Glinsky have been the highlight Cuneo work along side Rendulic is he said “Well, I always hope graduate school this fall. thin line of crudeness. As he First. Looking over his compo- of his academics at Mercyhurst. from day to day. Rendulic says that my newest piece will be my He has had the privilege of leaves Mercyhurst to venture on sitions and noticing his natural While here he has written 45 that “we all get along very well. favorite.” studying with accomplished into the world he is bringing with musical persuasion, First helped pieces ranging from one to two Between the three of us we offer But, when asked to be more composers and musicians David him his large heart and his amaz- Rendulic choose a college to piece arrangements to pieces for a variety of music.” Rockage’s specifi c he said that “Hymn of Diamond, Alan Boubil and Phil- ing gift to love through music. further his abilities. a full symphonic orchestra. music is always influenced by the Celestial Bodies” would be lip Glass. This is one young man to It is at Mercyhurst that he Coming from such a small musical theater, Cuneo’s brings his choice. This piece was spe- The concert of Rendulic’s keep your eye on, as he will only fi rst met his mentor Dr. Albert major as musical composition, infl uences of jazz and Rendulic’s cially selected to be played by the music showcases seven world achieve greatness. Glinsky. Rendulic says that “Dr. Rendulic has formed a tight music is more neo-romantic and U.S. Armed Forces Orchestra. premiere pieces. These pieces Glinksy and I are just simpatico. bond with the handful of other impressionistic. During this performance, Ren- include his 20 minute tone-poem He is a soulmate of a teacher.” composers on campus. Compos- When Rendulic was asked dulic was able to meet President “Frankenstein,” which brings Streamline conquers Mercyhurst Battle of Bands By Meghan Sullivan Battle of the Bands at St. John Arts & Entertainment editor Fisher College. “It was a lot of fun, and I think Spring Fest is going to be a blast,” Flaming cymbals, rock music says Hogan, front man of the and Spring Fest 2005. These winning band. are the components that made The second place winners are a up Mercyhurst’s Battle of the newly assembled band comprised Bands. of students from the D’Angelo Mercyhurst students competed school of music, calling them- against each other on Friday selves Altered Dominance. night for the chance to open for Altered Dominance played a Real Big Fish at Spring fest this variety of music from some Led year. The competition was fi erce, Zeppelin covers to “Tequlia!” and all of the eight bands came Placing second they received a ready to battle. $200 gift certifi cate to Walmart. “I was happy to discover we Despite the obvious talent of have so much talent at this these musicians, the large fanbase school,” says singer/keyboardist Photo courtesy of Streamline Jessica Provenzano/Contributing Photographer of Streamline pulled them ahead Katie Kurpiewski of competing in the voting. band Descriptive Claim. Mike Hogan of Streamline (left) and Brian Salono of Altered Dominance (right) stole the stage at this weekend’s battle. Cheer on Streamline as they The conquering band of the open for Real Big Fish on May evening was Streamline. The Dom Ciaccia on drums/vocals, Streamline, hailing from Roches- Beginning to create a name for test sponsored by the Ten Ugly 7, at Spring Fest 2005. members of this band consist Jon School on keyboard/vocals ter N.Y. has only been together themselves, Streamline has won Men Festival, 94.1The Zone and of Mike Hogan on vocals/guitar, and John Viavattine on bass. since only 2004. the 2004 “Ugly Idol” band con- Budweiser and the 2004 Teddi Your guide into the world of appreciation for classical music

By Matthew Rendulic However, it is my intention in When I write a piece I want to Contributing writer the name of my aesthetic to give take you along with me and make the reader an easy way to listen it feel as if the piece of music to classical music and hopefully is yours too. It is during these During the last fi ve weeks I gain new appreciation for it as times that I feel like I have been have attended numerous recit- a form and for their peers who successful. als. study and perform it. 4) Listen to classical music the After each one I remarked to 1) First, understand when the same way you listen to rock & myself, “Wow! How beautiful!” piece was written. In the visual roll and pop music. As you may Or used words like, “exquisite” art and literature world it is called have noticed it is easy to equate or even just commenting that historical appreciation. “The the tools used by classical com- some of these performers, my Tale of Two Cities” was written posers to those of rock and pop contemporaries, are going to immediately after the French song writers. have great shots at professional Revolution as a refl ection of that That is because music is univer- careers. time period by Charles Dickens. sal, not bound by genre or time. These performers did such Knowing that, we can review it in The only difference between an unbelievable job with their a historical context and appreci- Meatloaf (and his songwriter recitals that I was elated and ate the synthesis of the lives of Jim Steinman) and Beethoven surrounded with the pure light both the poor and wealthy people is the genre that they chose to of music around me. of that time. write in. Then I looked around and This class confl ict was devel- It’s very similar to Christianity. quickly realized that in many oped upon much by artists of The Mercyhurst Orchestra is only one of the many ways to enjoy classical music. There are hundreds of denomi- cases there were only a few all trades. One good example of creasingly staunch morality may to decipher because of its more is hard for us to approach I sug- nations of Christianity; however, people in attendance at these this is Mozart’s Opera “Cossi Fan also devalue life. complex nature (and the freedom gest a listener make up their own all claim the same core beliefs. recitals to share the euphoric Tutti” that criticizes the lifestyle Try to fi nd these themes pres- of not having to have lyrics de- dramatic imagery in their minds Music is music, whether is rap, musical aromas lingering in the of the affl uent and their vain ent in all the music you listen to. scribe and image). to help narrate and translate the pop, or rock. All of it has a mes- air, and hardly any of those were self-indulgences. As a composer trust me, I know In Resphigi’s piece “The Pines piece for them effectively. sage to give. non-music majoring students. 2) Music, like literature and that they are there, whether it’s of Rome,” it is easy for the lis- I caught myself doing this dur- I implore you to try and attend How disconcerting! visual art, transcends time and rock or art music. tener to imagine the days of the ing a recent listening of Sibelius’s some of the great recitals and I mean, everyone that I know space. Themes are present in 3) Try to visualize the narra- gladiators and envision the large “Symphony No. 3.” This piece concerts that are produced at listens to music. Music is a large music of all genres, rock & roll, tive nature of the piece as it is pine trees as a symbol of the is just absolutely gorgeous and Mercyhurst. part of their life—whether they classical, folk, etc., that can relate being performed. This is easy strength of Rome. the fl uidity and shimmering of Not only to support your own hundreds of CDs or just to all audiences. to do with pop music. Think However, what can we visu- the string parts turn into the peers, but to express yourself listen to the radio while driving. For instance in the 1969 rock of the story told in Billy Joel’s ally in a piece that is just named, cold crisp Norwegian Sea and through an art that allows you to Why people are so willing to masterpiece of David Bowie’s song “Captain Jack.” It vividly “Symphony,” or “Sonata,” or the brass parts become waves— transcend time and reality and to “pooh-pooh” (said in the au- “Space Oddity,” Bowie proph- describes the pointless life of a worse yet, “Galliard?” Well, all within seconds of listening to escape the world of 21st century thor’s most charming Julia Child esizes that with the up and com- youth who just relies on drugs forms of music generally have this piece I have already created Mercyhurst and travel to 18 th impression) classical (sometimes ing space age, human life may and alcohol to escape the dif- a strong narrative thread that a scene in my mind. century France, or 20th century referred to as “art”) music is be- become devalued because of fi culties in life and how grey his makes them coherent. This This is what every composer Poland, or to a world that never yond me, because I was engulfed increasing technologies. life becomes. gives each piece its own dramatic wishes of their audiences; to has existed nor will ever exist into this luscious world at an Puccini, in his short opera This is sometimes where clas- pull. become creative partners in the outside of a particular piece of early age. “Suor Angelica,” tells us that in- sical music can become harder Knowing this, if abstract music experience of expressing music. music. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD April 27, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Struggling baseball to host Gannon of the Week award. By Matt Jackson The bats came alive for the Contributing writer Lakers somewhat in the second game of the doubleheader Sat- Coach Joe Spano and the Mer- urday, resulting in fi ve runs and cyhurst Laker baseball team a split on the day. continued their downward spi- But the next day the Lakers ral towards the bottom of the were back to their offensive conference this past weekend, woes. losing two of three games on This time J.D. Roewer’s stellar their home fi eld to GLIAC foe outing on the mound was the Hillsdale. victim. With the two losses, the Lakers The senior gave up three runs, are now sitting in seventh place just one earned, in a complete in the eight team division, just game performance, but didn’t two games ahead of last place receive a single run of support Gannon. in the 3-0 loss. The more disappointing of the If the Lakers, most specifi cally two losses came in the fi rst game their offense, don’t turn things on Saturday. around by Wednesday afternoon, Freshman standout Eric they could fi nd themselves at the Drobotij pitched 10 solid innings, bottom looking up at the rest of giving up one run which was un- the pack. earned, before exiting the game The two teams squared off and receiving a no decision. in a doubleheader at Gannon Two innings later Drobotij on April 13, splitting the two watched as his team gave up two games. runs in the top of the 12th inning, The second game, a victory wasting yet another quality start for the Lakers, was one of the Katie McAdams/Photo editor from the young pitcher. few games this season that the Freshman hurler Eric Drobotij has been stellar on the mound, but fell victim to a lack of run support on April 23. In his last 17 innings of work Mercyhurst offense erupted for in conference play, Dorobitij has a large amount of runs. season. end of the season. more games in the fi nal 10, it have dropped their win total each given up just two earned runs, yet Seventeen hits led to 16 runs With the the team pretty much Stacey currently has a .419 will be the fifth consecutive year including last year when the is 0-1 in the two games. for the Lakers in the 16-3 win. out of the hunt for the postsea- batting average and should be season that Spano’s record as Lakers fi nished 20-28. Although Drobotij didn’t re- Drobotij pitched four innings son, that leaves just a couple of able to stay above that magical coach will have fallen from the Three wins should be in reach ceive a victory on the weekend, for the win on the mound before things to watch for in the remain- .400 mark. year before. for Spano, but it will take some his performance was still noticed giving way to Adam Stewart and ing games. Another storyline for the Lak- In 2000, Spano’s fi rst season as offensive improvement to get by the Mercyhurst Sports Infor- Michael Cahoon. If Tim Stacey can continue his ers for the rest of the season will coach at Mercyhurst, he guided there. mation Department who hon- The Lakers now have 10 games great season he will set himself be their win total. the team to a 35-18-1 record. ored him with the Male Athlete remaining in the disappointing up for individual honors at the If the team fails to win three Since then, his Lakers have Future is now for NFL’s fi rst pick Alex Smith a new-look offensive line and a can’t do it alone,” Steve Young for two hours after his selection in turn, liked what he saw on the No. 2 overall pick in 1998. “You By Cam Inman new goal: Avoid being No. 1 in said after his selection into the inside the Jacob Javits Conven- other end of his passes. know, seeing that happen, you’re Knight Ridder Newspapers next year’s draft. Hall of Fame two months ago. tion Center. “If they resemble a lot of other kind of dumbfounded. Here is “Obviously you need people “The whole job is predicated on Some thought the “next leg- guys on the team, I’m excited,” a guy that’s been given this op- Alex Smith hasn’t studied the around you,” Smith said. “I feel being protected, how the people end” might be former Cal quar- Smith said. portunity and look at what he 49ers’ roster. He hasn’t examined like with time and experience, around you believe in you.” terback Aaron Rodgers, who But how will he feel when a does with it.” last year’s schedule or watched absolutely I can carry more of Smith has spoken twice with plummeted to 24th in the draft blitzing linebacker comes through He vows he’ll be the anti-Leaf. fi lm of that 2-14 horror show. a load on my shoulders, carry a Young in recent months, once to the Green Bay Packers. untouched and smashes into his He’ll work hard. He’ll let his pay- He doesn’t know what he’s team and get a lot done. at the Super Bowl and the other Smith was nestling into his lanky, 6-foot-4 frame? checks go to the bank and not his getting into with the 49ers, who “There’s going to be a learning time when Young joined in on fi rst-class seat on a fl ight to San Or when he looks for a proven head. He’ll, gulp, “win games, no chose him Saturday with the fi rst curve and I expect to learn a lot a radio interview, but only after Francisco when Rodgers fi nally play-making receiver and can’t matter how.” overall pick of the NFL draft. Or in the next few years and truly Smith was asked on the air who made his way to the stage to fi nd any? Will he win multiple Su- does he know? develop. I’m still young,” added his favorite 49ers quarterback of shake NFL commissioner Paul Or when he breaks into last per Bowls like Montana and “No, tell me,” Smith said with Smith, 20, the second-youngest all-time is. Tagliabue’s hand, four hours after year’s medical files and reads Young? a smile. No. 1 overall pick ever behind “I said Steve Young. I didn’t re- the draft kicked off. how Tim Rattay and Ken Dorsey He almost surely won’t win his Well, this was the best day he’ll 2001 top choice Michael Vick. member Joe Montana too well,” Check back in fi ve years to see couldn’t stay healthy behind a fi rst this year, a prediction even enjoy for a few years, so it was “You do need people around Smith said. if the 49ers made the right call in horrible line? he made earlier this month when smart he soaked up the good you to win. It’s not a one-man He’s aware of the legacy left by drafting Smith rather than trad- Smith learned how a high- visiting the 49ers facility. vibes fl owing through the Jacob show,” he said. Young and Montana, a challenge ing down, acquiring more picks drafted quarterback can fall from He eased off that stance during Javits Convention Center. One man who echoed that that Jeff Garcia answered by and scooping up Rodgers later. grace by witnessing Ryan Leaf ’s Saturday’s hoopla. The 49ers drafted No. 1 for a thought is someone who helped making three straight Pro Bowls Smith has already thrown pass- destruction with the San Diego “To put an outcome on the reason. build the 49ers quarterback before being run out of town es to two of his new teammates. Chargers. upcoming season would be a It’ll take more than Smith to throne into arguably the league’s last year. Brandon Lloyd and Arnaz Battle “Absolutely I followed it. That joke,” Smith said. “The only fo- reverse course. most imposing position to fi ll. “Who’s The Next Legend,” accompanied Nolan to Utah ear- was right when I was in high cus should be on the fi rst game. But at least he’s joining a team “From the very beginning, as read a T-shirt of a 49ers fan lier this month so the 49ers could school and really into football,” Our goal now is to go 1-0, then with a new coach in Mike Nolan, a quarterback, you know you that Smith signed an autograph have another look at Smith, who, Smith said regarding Leaf, the focus on the next game.” Former Buckeye Clarett taken on fi rst day of NFL Draft ored with what Clarett did as Williams was Denver’s first By Eddie Sefko a freshman in 2002 when he pick, but he was chosen mainly Knight Ridder Newspapers helped Ohio State win a national for his ability on special teams. title that they didn’t want to take Williams will immediately be- The Denver Broncos didn’t the chance he would be off the come Denver’s starting punt and have a fi rst-round pick Saturday, board when they make their fi rst kickoff returner. but they might have stole the pick Sunday, in the sixth round Williams averaged 21.9 yards show at the NFL draft by pick- at 200th. per punt return in college, in- ing troubled Ohio State running Clarett sat out the 2003 season cluding three touchdowns. He back Maurice Clarett with the when Ohio State suspended him averaged 20.8 yards per kickoff fi nal selection of the day. after he was accused of taking return. Clarett, who was drafted at improper benefi ts. Not knowing if Williams had the end of the third round with Clarett then challenged the the height at 5-foot-8 to be the the 101st pick, overshadowed NFL’s rule which states a player third cornerback in Denver’s Denver’s fi rst three picks, who must be three years removed nickel defense, Shanahan also were all cornerbacks. from high school to enter the selected Paymah and Foxworth, Denver, which traded its fi rst- draft. who have more size. round pick to Washington early He initially won a court ruling “We feel he can help us, No.1, last week, also selected Oklahoma but the NFL won an appeal, so in special teams,” Shanahan said. State’s Darrent Williams (second Clarett sat out the 2004 season “The question mark is how long round, 56th), Washington State’s as well. does it take for a defensive back Karl Paymah (third round, 76th) Shanahan said he had no prob- to come in and work within your and Maryland cornerback Do- lem with Clarett off the fi eld. system and feel comfortable with monique Foxworth (third round, Broncos running backs coach it. You can never answer those 97th). Bobby Turner stayed in contact questions, but you can answer the Clarett’s off-fi eld problems and with Clarett for the past two question, can a guy return punts his slow 40-yard dash times he ran years, and the team feels it knows and kickoffs?” 4.72 seconds and 4.82 seconds in Clarett well enough to gamble a Williams will have a chance to his two attempts at the scouting draft pick. prove he can play cornerback, but combine in February had many “You don’t get too caught up he is short for the position. Wil- experts predicting Clarett would in (Clarett’s off-field issues),” liams doesn’t have many worries be a late-round pick. Shanahan said. I know his situa- about contributing, though. “I’ve been waiting for this day tion, what happened. The slate’s “A lot of people knock my for a long time,” Clarett said. “It clean. We’re giving him an op- height, and they are going to al- finally happened and Denver portunity.” ways knock my height, but I play will win more ballgames with Before the Broncos picked with all heart,” Williams said. “I me there.” Clarett, the Broncos addressed feel I’m one of the best corners The Broncos were so enam- their need at cornerback. in this draft.” PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD April 27, 2005 April 27, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] Struggling baseball to host Gannon of the Week award. Men’s lacrosse drops pair By Matt Jackson The bats came alive for the Contributing writer Lakers somewhat in the second game of the doubleheader Sat- Although record falls to 8-2, team still No. 3 in USILA poll Coach Joe Spano and the Mer- urday, resulting in fi ve runs and cyhurst Laker baseball team a split on the day. to lead 11-7 entering the fi nal continued their downward spi- But the next day the Lakers By Kelly Rose Duttine quarter. ral towards the bottom of the were back to their offensive Editor-in-Chief Mercyhurst was only able to conference this past weekend, woes. score one more time in the con- losing two of three games on This time J.D. Roewer’s stellar The perfect, undefeated win- test, but Molloy got fi ve goals their home fi eld to GLIAC foe outing on the mound was the ning streak of the men’s lacrosse past junior Mike Bringley in the Hillsdale. victim. team was halted this week, in fourth quarter, sending the game With the two losses, the Lakers The senior gave up three runs, two surprising overtime upsets into overtime. are now sitting in seventh place just one earned, in a complete for the Lakers, which ironically With just 22 seconds left on the in the eight team division, just game performance, but didn’t ended in the same exact score. clock, Molloy scored to end the two games ahead of last place receive a single run of support The losses bring the Lakers’ game 13-12. Gannon. in the 3-0 loss. record to 10-2. Despite the two Seniors Lappies and Ledbet- The more disappointing of the If the Lakers, most specifi cally losses, the team still remains ter each had three goals a piece, two losses came in the fi rst game their offense, don’t turn things ranked at No. 3 in Division II. while McLellan and Sands each on Saturday. around by Wednesday afternoon, On Wednesday, April 20, the had two. Mulherin and Komorek Freshman standout Eric they could fi nd themselves at the Lakers played their last regular each had a goal. Drobotij pitched 10 solid innings, bottom looking up at the rest of season home game on Tullio Lappies and McLellan also giving up one run which was un- the pack. Field against Division I Bellar- tallied two assists a piece, and earned, before exiting the game The two teams squared off mine University. James, Ledbetter and Mulherin and receiving a no decision. in a doubleheader at Gannon After a 30-minute lighting delay each had one assist. Two innings later Drobotij on April 13, splitting the two the Knights, a fi rst-year program, The loss improved Molloy watched as his team gave up two games. proved to be a formidable op- to 9-3 for the season, and they runs in the top of the 12th inning, The second game, a victory ponent for the Lakers, as the also moved up considerably in wasting yet another quality start for the Lakers, was one of the lead changed seven times during the polls, as they are now tied Katie McAdams/Photo editor the game. for the No. 5 spot nationally from the young pitcher. few games this season that the Freshman hurler Eric Drobotij has been stellar on the mound, but fell victim to a lack of run support on April 23. In his last 17 innings of work Mercyhurst offense erupted for Bellarmine scored first, but with C.W. Post, the Lakers’ next Mercyhurst answered back with in conference play, Dorobitij has a large amount of runs. season. end of the season. more games in the fi nal 10, it have dropped their win total each competition. three goals. given up just two earned runs, yet Seventeen hits led to 16 runs With the the team pretty much Stacey currently has a .419 will be the fifth consecutive year including last year when the The Lakers will try to get the is 0-1 in the two games. for the Lakers in the 16-3 win. Bellarmine scored with just a season back on track next week- out of the hunt for the postsea- batting average and should be season that Spano’s record as Lakers fi nished 20-28. Katie McAdams/Photo editor minute left in the fi rst quarter, end when they travel to Hartwick Although Drobotij didn’t re- Drobotij pitched four innings son, that leaves just a couple of able to stay above that magical coach will have fallen from the Three wins should be in reach Senior Andrew Sands scored the game-tying goal against Bellarmine with just 13 seconds left to play. making the score 3-2 with the College in Oneonta, N.Y. to play ceive a victory on the weekend, for the win on the mound before things to watch for in the remain- .400 mark. year before. for Spano, but it will take some Lakers leading. C.W. Post, with a current record his performance was still noticed giving way to Adam Stewart and ing games. Another storyline for the Lak- In 2000, Spano’s fi rst season as offensive improvement to get with three more goals in the fi nal and the Knight’s Kyle Sorensen Lappies and Adam Mulherin throughout the fi rst half, with In the fi rst three minutes of the of 6-4. by the Mercyhurst Sports Infor- Michael Cahoon. If Tim Stacey can continue his ers for the rest of the season will coach at Mercyhurst, he guided there. minutes of the third quarter, shot and scored with just over a each had one goal. the Lions scoring two to start the second half, Bellarmine scored C.W. Post recently dropped mation Department who hon- The Lakers now have 10 games great season he will set himself be their win total. the team to a 35-18-1 record. making the score 10-9. minute left in overtime play, to Komorek and Joe Poole also game. Then the Lakers scored. two more goals, but Mercyhurst from their No. 4 ranking to a tie ored him with the Male Athlete remaining in the disappointing up for individual honors at the If the team fails to win three Since then, his Lakers have The Lakers scored two more win the game with a score of tallied one assist a piece. Molloy scored again, but Mer- answered back with one if its in the fourth quarter, but Bel- 13-12. The loss brought the Lakers cyhurst answered back two more for No. 5 after a loss to the No. own when Andrew Sands scored larmine answered right back Bellarmine players flooded down to 10-1 and increased the times before Molloy scored yet 4 ranked New York Tech, whom for the Lakers. with another two goals to lead the fi eld, some to celebrate and Knights’ record to 12-1. again. the Lakers beat 13-11 earlier in Future is now for NFL’s fi rst pick Alex Smith Bellarmine put in two more 12-11. others to throw shots at the More recently, the Lakers took The Lakers got one more in the season on March 26. before the end of the second It appeared that Bellarmine had Mercyhurst players on the fi eld in on the No. 8 ranked Molloy Col- before the end of the fi rst half, Also, Molloy College lost to a new-look offensive line and a can’t do it alone,” Steve Young for two hours after his selection in turn, liked what he saw on the No. 2 overall pick in 1998. “You quarter, with the Knights leading the game wrapped up, but with the chaos before the coaches and lege Lions when they traveled to to make the score tied 4-4. C.W. Post earlier in the year with By Cam Inman new goal: Avoid being No. 1 in said after his selection into the inside the Jacob Javits Conven- other end of his passes. know, seeing that happen, you’re 6-4 at halftime. just 13 seconds left in the game, referees could clear the fi eld. Rockville Center, N.Y. on Satur- The scoring continued back to a score of 11-10. Mercyhurst will Knight Ridder Newspapers next year’s draft. Hall of Fame two months ago. tion Center. “If they resemble a lot of other kind of dumbfounded. Here is Mercyhurst was outscored 4-1 Sands scored a goal, forcing an Seniors Mike McLellan had day, April 23 in front of almost back into the second period, with then travel to Baltimore, Md., to “Obviously you need people “The whole job is predicated on Some thought the “next leg- guys on the team, I’m excited,” a guy that’s been given this op- in the second quarter, but went extra period. three goals and an assist in the 600 fans. Mercyhurst taking the lead, and take on rival Limestone College Alex Smith hasn’t studied the around you,” Smith said. “I feel being protected, how the people end” might be former Cal quar- Smith said. portunity and look at what he on to outscore the Knights 5-1 In the Lakers’ fi rst overtime contest, and Troy Ledbetter had The Lakers lost for the second then Molloy tying it up several in the last game of the regular 49ers’ roster. He hasn’t examined like with time and experience, around you believe in you.” terback Aaron Rodgers, who But how will he feel when a does with it.” in the beginning of the third contest of the year, Dan James two goals and two assists. straight time and now have a times. season on May 8. Both games last year’s schedule or watched absolutely I can carry more of Smith has spoken twice with plummeted to 24th in the draft blitzing linebacker comes through He vows he’ll be the anti-Leaf. quarter, to lead 9-7. won the face-off, but two turn- Sands and James each had two record of 10-2. Finally, the Lakers were able will be crucial to determining the fi lm of that 2-14 horror show. a load on my shoulders, carry a Young in recent months, once to the Green Bay Packers. untouched and smashes into his He’ll work hard. He’ll let his pay- Bellarmine then answered back overs gave Bellarmine the ball, goals, while Ian Komorek, Jason The score was back and forth to score fi ve unanswered goals Lakers’ NCAA playoff goals. He doesn’t know what he’s team and get a lot done. at the Super Bowl and the other Smith was nestling into his lanky, 6-foot-4 frame? checks go to the bank and not his getting into with the 49ers, who “There’s going to be a learning time when Young joined in on fi rst-class seat on a fl ight to San Or when he looks for a proven head. He’ll, gulp, “win games, no chose him Saturday with the fi rst curve and I expect to learn a lot a radio interview, but only after Francisco when Rodgers fi nally play-making receiver and can’t matter how.” overall pick of the NFL draft. Or in the next few years and truly Smith was asked on the air who made his way to the stage to fi nd any? Will he win multiple Su- Women’s rowing defeats Dowling in rain does he know? develop. I’m still young,” added his favorite 49ers quarterback of shake NFL commissioner Paul Or when he breaks into last per Bowls like Montana and “No, tell me,” Smith said with Smith, 20, the second-youngest all-time is. Tagliabue’s hand, four hours after year’s medical files and reads Young? Peters and Anne Sobol teamed women’s four, came on strong their stride. good for us, because it will give By Brady Hunter a smile. with seniors Maria Furno and after the fi rst 500 meters. The diffi culty that came as a us a taste of what NCAAs will No. 1 overall pick ever behind “I said Steve Young. I didn’t re- the draft kicked off. how Tim Rattay and Ken Dorsey He almost surely won’t win his Contributing writer Well, this was the best day he’ll 2001 top choice Michael Vick. member Joe Montana too well,” Check back in fi ve years to see couldn’t stay healthy behind a fi rst this year, a prediction even Katie Hamilton, as well as sopho- At the fi nish line, Mercyhurst result of limited practice oppor- be like.” enjoy for a few years, so it was “You do need people around Smith said. if the 49ers made the right call in horrible line? he made earlier this month when more coxwain Naomi Petendra was 16.57 seconds ahead of the tunities due to inclement weather For the men’s team, it was a smart he soaked up the good you to win. It’s not a one-man He’s aware of the legacy left by drafting Smith rather than trad- Smith learned how a high- visiting the 49ers facility. The women’s rowing team to defeat Dowling in what began Golden Lions. has been overcome, and now slightly quieter weekend. vibes fl owing through the Jacob show,” he said. Young and Montana, a challenge ing down, acquiring more picks drafted quarterback can fall from He eased off that stance during earned Mercyhurst College as a nail-biter. This was a far cry from last the women are looking another Unfortunately, the cancellation Javits Convention Center. One man who echoed that that Jeff Garcia answered by and scooping up Rodgers later. grace by witnessing Ryan Leaf ’s Saturday’s hoopla. Sports Team of the Week this The boats were even after the weekend’s tight race, which was NCAA bid. of the Indianapolis Invitational The 49ers drafted No. 1 for a thought is someone who helped making three straight Pro Bowls Smith has already thrown pass- destruction with the San Diego “To put an outcome on the week as they defeated Dowling fi rst 500 meters, but the Lakers capped off by a dramatic fi nish. The next step in the women’s meant that the team would be at reason. build the 49ers quarterback before being run out of town es to two of his new teammates. Chargers. upcoming season would be a College 2-0. used the rest of the race to pull “Last week there was only 2.7 quest for NCAA glory may likely home this weekend. It’ll take more than Smith to throne into arguably the league’s last year. Brandon Lloyd and Arnaz Battle “Absolutely I followed it. That joke,” Smith said. “The only fo- On Saturday, April 24, the ahead of Dowling. seconds between us and Dowl- be the Indianapolis Invitational Instead of wasting time, how- reverse course. most imposing position to fi ll. “Who’s The Next Legend,” accompanied Nolan to Utah ear- was right when I was in high cus should be on the fi rst game. Lakers had a rematch with the They eventually finished 24 ing, which is only a couple of next weekend, April 30. ever, the team had an intrasquad But at least he’s joining a team “From the very beginning, as read a T-shirt of a 49ers fan lier this month so the 49ers could school and really into football,” Our goal now is to go 1-0, then team whom they defeated last seconds in front of their oppo- seats,” Peters explained. This event was originally sched- time trial race. with a new coach in Mike Nolan, a quarterback, you know you that Smith signed an autograph have another look at Smith, who, Smith said regarding Leaf, the focus on the next game.” weekend at the Knecht Cup in nents, taking advantage of their Of the difference in margin of uled for this past weekend, but it In the race, the men’s light- Camden, N.J. File Photo effi ciency and chemistry. victory, she said, “It defi nitely was canceled due to dangerous weight four fi nished with a time Their victories in both the Freshman Melanie Peters Melanie Peters explained, “We shows that we’ve improved.” conditions. of 6:01.77, and the men’s varsity women’s four and eight at that as freshman Melanie Peters de- kind of found our rhythm after After last weekend’s impres- It appears that the team will four fi nished in 6:31.97. competition caused the Lakers scribed, “Dowling is known as the fi rst bit. Then we just got sive outing at the Knecht Cup, forego its scheduled match with On Saturday, April 30, the Former Buckeye Clarett taken to overtake the Golden Lions of more of a calm-water crew, and I through them seat by seat.” where the Lakers took home Marietta in order to attend the men’s team makes the trip to In- Dowling in NCAA polling. think the fact that we are used to Next up was the varsity eight. three gold medals and a bronze, competition. diana to take part in the resched- on fi rst day of NFL Draft The weather would prove to the weather helped give us some This team fell early to a quick and Saturday’s crucial victories, “It is more of a national stage,” uled Indianapolis Invitational. be a factor throughout the day, home court advantage.” start by Dowling, but like the it seems that Mercyhurst has hit Melanie Peters said, “I think it’s ored with what Clarett did as Williams was Denver’s first By Eddie Sefko a freshman in 2002 when he pick, but he was chosen mainly Knight Ridder Newspapers helped Ohio State win a national for his ability on special teams. title that they didn’t want to take Williams will immediately be- ATTENTION The Denver Broncos didn’t the chance he would be off the come Denver’s starting punt and Women’s lacrosse goes 1-2 on week have a fi rst-round pick Saturday, board when they make their fi rst kickoff returner. GRADUATING SENIORS but they might have stole the pick Sunday, in the sixth round Williams averaged 21.9 yards week was a Sunday match up with By Jimmy McCann the Warriors of East Strouds- show at the NFL draft by pick- at 200th. per punt return in college, in- Contributing writer ing troubled Ohio State running Clarett sat out the 2003 season cluding three touchdowns. He burg. back Maurice Clarett with the when Ohio State suspended him averaged 20.8 yards per kickoff The Warriors took a 7-3 lead fi nal selection of the day. after he was accused of taking return. The Mercyhurst College wom- into halftime before weathering a TEACHER Clarett, who was drafted at improper benefi ts. Not knowing if Williams had en’s lacrosse team was busy this furious comeback attempt by the the end of the third round with Clarett then challenged the the height at 5-foot-8 to be the week as they faced off for three Lakers in the second half. CERTIFICATION the 101st pick, overshadowed NFL’s rule which states a player third cornerback in Denver’s games within a span of just fi ve Despite the rally, the Lakers Denver’s fi rst three picks, who must be three years removed nickel defense, Shanahan also days. dropped the weeks fi nale by a OPEN HOUSE were all cornerbacks. from high school to enter the selected Paymah and Foxworth, To make matters even tougher, fi nal score of 8-7. Denver, which traded its fi rst- draft. who have more size. all three games were played on Liberati once again led the Lak- Learn about programs for college graduates in: round pick to Washington early He initially won a court ruling “We feel he can help us, No.1, the road and spanned through all ers with four goals while Senior last week, also selected Oklahoma but the NFL won an appeal, so in special teams,” Shanahan said. corners of the Keystone state. Carrie Kramer, Jankowski and ♦Early Childhood Education♦ State’s Darrent Williams (second The Lakers started their road File Photo File Photo Bement each put up a goal on Clarett sat out the 2004 season “The question mark is how long Senior Jessica Bunker Senior Dara Liberati ♦Elementary Education♦ round, 56th), Washington State’s as well. does it take for a defensive back trip on Wednesday by traveling the afternoon. Karl Paymah (third round, 76th) Shanahan said he had no prob- to come in and work within your three-quarters of the way across to make 14 saves on the after- game to give the Lakers a 13-12 Bunker and Rapacki combined ♦Secondary Education♦ and Maryland cornerback Do- lem with Clarett off the fi eld. system and feel comfortable with the state to take on the Huskies noon. triple overtime win. to post seven saves in the game. ♦Special Education♦ monique Foxworth (third round, Broncos running backs coach it. You can never answer those of Bloomsburg University. Mercyhurst continued their Jankowski’s fi ve point output The team is now 6-8 on the Bloomsburg jumped out to an 97th). Bobby Turner stayed in contact questions, but you can answer the grueling week on Saturday as they was matched by junior Kelsey year, and they conclude their All majors welcome to attend! Clarett’s off-fi eld problems and with Clarett for the past two question, can a guy return punts early lead and took a 7-2 lead into backpedaled to about halfway French who posted two goals and season on Saturday, April 30, at 4 his slow 40-yard dash times he ran years, and the team feels it knows and kickoffs?” the intermission. across the state to face the Raid- three assists on the afternoon. p.m when they play host to cross- 4.72 seconds and 4.82 seconds in Clarett well enough to gamble a Williams will have a chance to The Huskies never looked back ers of Shippensburg University. Senior Andrea Bement added town rival Gannon University. May 18, 2005 ♦ 5:30 – 7:00 pm his two attempts at the scouting draft pick. prove he can play cornerback, but from there as they outscored the After a combination of three goals, while Junior Lindsay It will be Senior Day for the combine in February had many “You don’t get too caught up he is short for the position. Wil- Lakers 10-6 in the second half Wednesday’s defeat and 6-3 half- Jackson scored twice. Lakers, as they will hope to use RSVP today! experts predicting Clarett would in (Clarett’s off-field issues),” liams doesn’t have many worries and walked away with a 17-8 time defi cit, the Lakers showed Senior Stephanie DiCamillo the inspiration to close the sea- be a late-round pick. Shanahan said. I know his situa- about contributing, though. victory. what they are made of in the sec- and freshman Courtney Olevnik son with a win. Mercyhurst Adult College “I’ve been waiting for this day tion, what happened. The slate’s “A lot of people knock my Seniors Kristen Jankowski and ond half, outscoring the Raiders also added solo goals. Bunker Regardless of the outcome of for a long time,” Clarett said. “It clean. We’re giving him an op- height, and they are going to al- Dara Liberati each put up four 7-4 and forcing overtime. recorded nine saves between the Saturday’s contest, the Lakers (814) 824-2270 finally happened and Denver portunity.” ways knock my height, but I play point games for the Lakers, who The teams traded goals in pipes for the Lakers. have already tallied more wins in will win more ballgames with Before the Broncos picked with all heart,” Williams said. “I fell to 5-7 on the season. the first two sessions before With the win, the Lakers record this season than in 2004, as they www.mercyhurst.edu/adult me there.” Clarett, the Broncos addressed feel I’m one of the best corners Senior Jess Bunker and fresh- Jankowski netted her 28th goal improved to 6-7. only won fi ve games last year, The Broncos were so enam- their need at cornerback. in this draft.” man Nicole Rapacki combined of the season and fourth of the Rounding out the Lakers’ long while dropping 10. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD April 27, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Softball sweeps Lake Superior St.

Clark came back to take back By Michelle DeLong the mound, got the final six Contributing writer outs and claim the win for the Lakers. The Mercyhurst women’s soft- In the second game, the Rock ball team had a busy week play- got to Griffi n and scored three ing in three games and facing a in the third on three singles and cancellation due to the inclement a Mercyhurst error. weather of this past weekend. Mercyhurst closed to within 3- After splitting a doubleheader 2 on an unearned run in the last against Slippery Rock, losing of the third, but Slippery Rock two to Northwood and winning won leaving with seven runs in another two games against Lake the last three innings. Superior, the Lakers leave the The Lakers had a two-day rest week with a record of 15-18 until they were forced to get on overall and 5-9 in the GLIAC. the road to play a doubleheader Mercyhurst began the week at Northwood on Friday in Mid- with a doubleheader against land, Mich. Slippery Rock on Tuesday, April Northwood swept through the 19, at home. doubleheader taking the games Mercyhurst took the fi rst game with scores of 5-0 and 2-1. of the night with a score of Northwood held the Lakers to 4-1. just one run in 14 innings. The Lakers had the advantage Sophomore Jen Feret pitched of strong pitching in the win with the opener allowing fi ve runs, help from sophomores Katie fi ve hits and six walks. Clark and Kim Griffi n. The Lakers loaded the bases The Lakers also got on the with no outs in the first, but scoreboard in the first inning failed to score. with two homeruns. Five different Lakers had hits in File Photo They were tallied by sopho- the game, but all of them were Senior Hannah Cox had the only extra-base hit for the Lakers in their 2-1 loss against Northwood. more Jen Feret and junior Kate singles and they were scattered Conochan. throughout the contest. cyhurst in a six-hit attack. fi rst game, giving up two runs When asked how the team just needed to show up and play The Lakers scored the fi nal run Sophomore Katie Clark started As early as the next day, Mer- on two hits in three innings of was able to bounce back from like we are capable of playing.” of the game in the fourth when the second game for the Lakers cyhurst traveled to Marie, Mich. work. the Northwood losses with The Lakers got a rest from senior Kim Roberts singled with and allowed only one run and to face Lake Superior State in Feret threw a scoreless four- such great success, Coach Sara continuous play when their two outs, stole second and scored four hits in fi ve innings. another doubleheader. hitter in the second game, strik- Headley replied, “We are more doubleheader against Saginaw on senior Shanna McDowell’s Feret relieved Clark after The Lakers picked up the ing out 13. or less in a need to win situation Valley State University on Sunday base hit. the fifth and pitched for two intensity and turned their luck Anne Styn was two-for-three in at this point. Only eight of the was canceled due to the weather. Griffi n took Clark’s place on frames. around, winning both games the win, while Brooke Hamilton GLIAC’s 11 softball teams will Mercyhurst is currently looking the mound from the third to Roberts and senior Hannah 10-4 and 7-0. posted three RBIs with a home make the tournament this year forward to their upcoming games fi fth innings. Cox had two hits apiece for Mer- Clark picked up the win in the run in the bottom of the fi fth. and we are on the bubble. We against Findlay on April 29. Volleyball fi nishes campaign at 10-14, 5-11 in MIVA

seeded sixth, while the Cardinals second match losing just barely 22 points on 17 kills, an ace and perhaps be creative to replace the days of this program are ahead By Michelle DeLong were choosen third. with a score of 31-29. eight block assists. offense that Austin and Schmidl of us, one trusts that when we get Contributing writer Ball State won both their regu- Ball State picked up the pres- Justin Waas and Siewert had 13 provided for us this year, but we to those best days that this group lar season matches against the sure and intensity for the third kills each in the loss. will work hard and be creative. will have left a positive mark.” The Mercyhurst men’s volley- Lakers with identical scores of and fourth games, forcing the The Cardinals were led by Nick “As senior classes move on, you The men’s volleyball team ends ball team ended its regular season 3-0. Lakers to fall in both, ending Meyer’s 25 points on 22 kills, an hope you can take the positive their season with an overall re- play with a 3-0 win over New The fi rst match took place at the match with scores 30-18 and ace and four block assists. contributions they have made cord of 10-14 and a conference Jersey Institute of Technology Ball State where the Cardinals 30-22. Ohio State, seeded num- and somehow perpetuate them record of 5-11. on April 16. prevailed 30-24, 30-26 and 30- “They (Ball State) only started ber two, played number seven after they have moved. The best The fi nal game scores were 30- 23. to make plays late in the second Quincy in Saturday’s quarterfi nal 27, 30-19 and 30-28. A week later the Cardinals trav- game. There was very little dif- matches as well. This fi nal regular season con- eled to the Lakers’ home town to ference between the two teams In individual news, the MIVA test gave the Lakers the confi - gain three more straight wins of through that point. All-Conference teams were an- dence to enter the Midwestern 30-24, 30-28 and 30-24. “I don’t know that Ball State nounced on April 21, and two of Intercollegiate Volleyball As- The quarterfi nal match in In- can play any better than they did Mercyhurst’s seniors have been sociation (MIVA) quarterfi nals, diana this past Saturday marked in the third game, and we simply selected to the All-Conference GET INVOLVED with high hopes. a break in Ball State’s winning didn’t respond. Second Team. The Lakers traveled to Muncie, streak against the Lakers. “We started the fourth game Siewert, who hails from York, Ind. to take on Ball State in the The match opened with Mercy- well, but as we got deeper in Pa., and Dave Schmidl, from Become part of quarterfi nal match on Saturday hurst taking charge and winning the game, Ball State’s experience Webster, N.Y., took the second- April 23. the fi rst game with a score of playing big matches and making team honors for their individual It was the fi nal road trip for 30-26. plays at clutch times emerged. achievements this season. seniors Austin Siewert, Dave The Cardinals hit just .029 in “I’ve been noting all year that Coach Patton is well aware Schmidl, Pat Nichols and Tom the opening frame. we were playing real good ball of the positive signifi cance that YEARBOOK! Roberts. Coach Ryan Patton com- for longer and longer stretches. I Siewert, Schmidl and the other The Lakers lost in the opening mented, “We played real well think that continued in this seniors have brought to his pro- round of the playoffs 3-1. in the first two games of the match, which is a good thing, gram this year. Mercyhurst ended their season match. Going in, I thought if but the stretch of good play just He said, “This program has We need creative, 10-14 overall with a 5-11 confer- we took good swings and made wasn’t long enough,” Patton never had the good problem ence record. Ball State have to make plays, stated in reaction to Mercyhurst’s of losing two All Conference responsible, and Mercyhurst entered the fi nals we’d be okay.” play in the quarterfi nal match. performers before. We will as the underdogs of the match The Lakers put up a fi ght in the Schmidl led the Lakers with certainly have to work hard and dedicated students to help design the Women’s water polo takes fi fth at 2005-06 yearbook. Western Division Championships International did not compete. pionships against a team they game went right down to the By Matt Jackson Some of the games’ results were had defeated only a week earlier. wire. Contributing writer even very similar to those of On April 16, the Lakers defeated The Rock came right back in last year’s. Washington & Jefferson 7-3, giv- the second quarter to take a one Great opportunity for The Mercyhurst women’s water Just like last season, the cham- ing them the edge in confi dence goal lead of their own. polo team went into the Western pionship game was decided in going into the postseason. The seesaw matchup would Graphic Design Division Championships Friday overtime with Michigan defeat- To the Lakers’ dismay, the continue in the third quarter. The and Saturday uncertain of where ing Indiana by one goal, and just Presidents managed to put the Lakers outscored Slippery Rock they could expect to fi nish in the like last season Gannon defeated previous loss behind them and 3-1 in the third quarter to regain students!! Volunteer & eight team race. Washington & Jefferson by three come out on top in the first their one goal lead. As it turns out, if Coach Curtis goals for third place. round contest. In the fourth and fi nal quarter Scholarship ($$$) Robinette would have wanted to Freshman goalie Gina Mieras, Trailing 4-3 after three quarters the two teams scored two goals see how his team and every other who made 32 saves on the week- of play the Presidents scored two apiece to set the fi nal 10-9 score positions available! team in the tournament would end, described her team’s attitude goals while shutting out their and give the Lakers fi fth place for fi nish, all he would have had to and performance. opposition to advance with a 5-4 the second consecutive season. do was look at the results from “Fifth place isn’t really what we victory. The second day success may 2004, Mercyhurst’s fi rst year in wanted,” said Mieras, “but we put The fi rst victim for the Lakers partially be attributed to the the Western Division. up a good fi ght in every game we was Grove City in a 12-5 rout. breakout games of freshman In 2004 the Lakers finished played over the weekend. Each Freshman Christine Somera led Carrie Willison. fi fth, behind Michigan, Indiana, of the girls worked so hard the all scorers with fi ve goals and Willison scored four goals in e-mail us @ Gannon and Washington & Jef- whole last week before the tour- two assists. both contests and also added ACT NOW! ferson in that order, and ahead nament. That’s all anyone could The second game of the day two assists in the win over The [email protected] of Slippery Rock, Grove City, ask for.” saw the Lakers in a rematch of Rock. Salem International and Penn Mieras and the Mercyhurst last season’s fi fth place game with The Lakers fi nished the season or call X2990 State Behrend. defense kept the opposition to Slippery Rock. 12-8, improving on their 12-10 This year’s championships fi n- single digits in goals all three Prior to the postseason the record from last season. ished in the exact order of 2004’s games. Lakers went 2-1 against the Rock. with the exception that Salem The Lakers opened the cham- Just as expected, the postseason