Readers respond to Teri Rhodes coverage>> PAGE 14 SEPT. 26, 2007 Vol. 81 No. 5 >>PAGE 2 HOW THE WEST WAS WON RAs respond to editorial 4-1 >> page 15 >>PAGE 19 Halo 3 Hailed >>PAGE 10 PAGE 2 NEWS Sept. 26, 2007 Mercyhurst campus accepts tailgating shame that we would have to put By Ashley Pastor Scoot Williams photo an end to it,” said Barnett. Staff writer The Mercyhurst West campus is located at 824 Main St. in Girard, Pa. Barnett, as well as others in the athletic department, Student The Mercyhurst College foot- Life and Police and Safety came West part of strategic plan ball team has kicked off its together to come up with an season with a record of 4-1, with alternative to the hill area. Dr. Gary Brown said the college rently under an annually renew- big defeats over rival Gannon The goal was to fi nd a place By Joshua Wilwohl is currently working on plans able lease agreement with farmer University and Wayne State. So where fans could have the same Editor-in-chief and trying to decide on academic Mike Picardo. what are you doing to support energy and still be responsible. offerings for the campus. Mercyhurst College Director our football players? Tailgating became the unani- Mercyhurst West offers more Mercyhurst College Director of Financial Services Jane Kelsey Look no further than the mous solution to the problem. than corn as far as the eye can of Mercyhurst West Melissa said Picardo leases approximately parking lot by Baldwin Hall an Offi cial tailgating began during see. Lang said the campus currently 261 acres of the land from Mer- hour or two before home games the fi rst game of the season on At least that’s the word through offers associate degrees in liberal cyhurst for $16,000 a year. and take part in some pre-game Sept. 15 against Wayne State. the stalk. arts, business administration and Kelsey said Picardo uses the celebrating in the form of tail- The turnout was good, the Mercyhurst College President facilities and property manage- land for corn and a variety of gating. atmosphere was laid back and Dr. Thomas Gamble said the ment. Lang said the latter is part produce. Kelsey said the other “I think tailgating is a great Mercyhurst came out victori- west campus, located about 30 of the Hotel and Restaurant 144 acres does not have a lease idea it creates a friendly vibe and ous. minutes from Mercyhurst main Institutional Management stud- agreement. just being near the fi eld early lets The sanctioned tailgating also campus in Girard , Pa., is part of ies program. “We are not actively developing you soak up the atmosphere,” allows fans who are 21 and over the strategic plan process. “It deals with basic housekeep- the rest of the land,” she said of said junior Stephen Duggan. “It to consume alcoholic beverages Mercyhurst College Director ing to construction to design,” the 144 acres. gives fans a chance to bond and in the designated area. of Administration Tom Bill- she said. Kelsey said the college is relax so that they can go crazy “Hopefully fans will be able ingsley said Mercyhurst College According to the Mercyhurst required to notify Picardo by when the action begins.” to see the big picture and still acquired the 405-acre land in College West Web site, the facili- December of each year if any For several years the parents come out and enjoy the games,” May 2005 for $1.85 million. ties and property management is, construction will take place the and fans of the football pro- said Barnett. “We’re still thinking a lot about “Designed to prepare students following year for Mercyhurst gram have unoffi cially tailgated As the popularity of tailgating the direction (of West),” said to enter or advance in the fi eld West. at games. increases, the college has taken Gamble. “It all depends on of hospitality management, stu- Both Billingsley and Kelsey Craig Barnett, athletic director into consideration the possibil- board approval.” dents are expected to complete a said the West campus supports and Tony Cipollone, associate ity of underage drinking and is Gamble said he hopes for the core of hospitality management itself with the tuition from athlete director, got the ball roll- prepared to enact safeguards if west campus to start programs courses and select a concentra- students on the West campus ing on sanctioned tailgating. necessary. that are more experiential and tion in either facilities manage- and does not take from student Once the idea was proposed, “As the tailgating crowd gets focus around the earth. ment or hotel management.” tuition at Mercyhurst Main or student life also supported the larger, we can always handle it “I would like to see such pro- Mercyhurst West currently has Mercyhurst North East. idea of tailgating. the way we handle other events. grams as sustainable agriculture, 34 students enrolled, according The Mercyhurst College West Laura Zirkle, director of resi- The fans of age will be given equestrian studies and organic to Lang. Web site lists a full-time student’s dence life and student conduct wristbands for example. There farming,” he said. “I want it “Six are traditional students, tuition with 30 credits as $11,478 said, “At homecoming games haven’t been issues yet and we to appeal to people who want while the rest are adults,” she and part-time student’s tuition there has always been a quasi- have taken them into consider- to have a more experiential said. with 18 credits as $7,074. official tailgate where alumni, ation,” said Zirkle. approach to the earth than a Gamble said classes are held “Student tuition from West current students and parents Next season the Lakers will cerebral approach we have here in a converted church on the basically covers the cost for come together and share in pre- change conferences to the Penn- at main.” property, but plans to construct West,” said Gamble. “No student game festivities.” sylvania State Athletic Confer- Gamble said campus currently more buildings are part of the tuition from main campus is Barnett shared several con- ence, playing teams that are offers undergraduate courses. strategic process. funding West.” cerns that came with creating a closer to home such as Edinboro, The Mercyhurst College Web “We have one building now,” Gamble said he sees Mercy- designated tailgating area. Slippery Rock and Indiana Uni- Advisor Web site lists seven he said. “And through the stra- hurst West as a future project. He explained that fans have versity of Pennsylvania. courses for this fall and 10 tegic planning process, as we fi nd “I think it has great potential always congregated on the hill Establishing a system for tail- courses offered for winter 2008 partners and fi nancial resources, to somehow benefit the col- area above the field creating gating this season will prepare at Mercyhurst West. then we’ll build and develop lege,” he said. “Right now, it has issues concerning the consump- the school and fans for the Mercyhurst College Executive over time when there’s more of potential to grow, but we want it tion of alcohol. expected boost in crowd support Vice President of Mercyhurst a demand.” to sustain itself as we go forward “We understand that it’s a great and game attendance in seasons North East and Mercyhurst West Billingsley said the land is cur- and expand.” atmosphere up there and it’s a to come. PAGE 2 NEWS Sept. 26, 2007 Sept. 26, 2007 NEWS PAGE 3 Mercyhurst campus Gamble pledges to go green commitment on their campuses, Junior Michelle Coady was By Casey Greene driving the success and encour- excited to hear Mercyhurst would accepts tailgating News editor aging dedication to the PCC. It be increasing its efforts to be shame that we would have to put is their dedication and hard work green. By Ashley Pastor Scoot Williams photo an end to it,” said Barnett. Mercyhurst College has main- that will make this initiative suc- “I like that they are making Staff writer The Mercyhurst West campus is located at 824 Main St. in Girard, Pa. Barnett, as well as others in tained an ongoing dedication to cessful.” Mercyhurst a green-focused the athletic department, Student being environmentally aware for Green Team Faculty Chair campus. It’s good to try to The Mercyhurst College foot- Life and Police and Safety came many years. Dr. James Snyder also feels that improve the environment,” she West part of strategic plan ball team has kicked off its together to come up with an Scoot Williams photo With Mercyhurst President Dr. Gamble deserves recognition for said. season with a record of 4-1, with alternative to the hill area. Furry pets such as “Spanky” are not permitted in student Thomas Gamble’s recent signing the pledge. Junior Kathy Kramer agreed. Dr. Gary Brown said the college rently under an annually renew- big defeats over rival Gannon The goal was to fi nd a place housing. of the American College and “We’re beginning to go further “It’s a beautiful concept and By Joshua Wilwohl is currently working on plans able lease agreement with farmer University and Wayne State. So where fans could have the same University Presidents Climate down the road to responsibility it’s great that President Gamble Editor-in-chief and trying to decide on academic Mike Picardo. what are you doing to support energy and still be responsible. Commitment that dedication has and President Gamble is making is trying to make a difference offerings for the campus.