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Vol. 74 No. 14 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 February 7, 2001

Mercyhurst goes green

Mercyhurst Green to conduct campus-
wide study of environmental impact
By Zack Venable
Merciad writer
In the spirit of this year's Academic Celebra-
tion, Mercyhurst Green, the college's environ-
mental awareness group, will be conducting a
scavenger hunt to determine what Mercyhurst
is and is not doing in regard to the environ-
ment. The scavenger hunt was an idea that
came out of the "Greening the Campus" work-
shop held fall term.
Lisa Danko, biology lab supervisor/lecturer
and one of the organizers of the event, stresses
the importance of the endeavor for all who par-
ticipate. "The purpose of this is to change the
way we think on and off the campus. Ameri-
cans are so used to consumption. We need to
realize that we cannot continue to throw away
valuable resources/ said Danko.
Students who register for the scavenger hunt
are to form teams of three to five people. The
teams will then scour campus, collecting data
that deals with environmental issues.
Things to be studied during the scavenger
hunt include, but are not limited to, paper us-
age, energy consumption, recycling programs,
carbon dioxide production and water usage.
The goal of this project is to collect as much
information as possible on the subject in or-
der to present the findings at .academic cel-
ebration. ^
Dr. Chris Magoc, assistant professor of his-
tory and creator of the project, said that many
other colleges and universities have done simi-
lar studies. Penn State University has been
conducting one since 1998. "There are.sev-
eral hundred schools around the country that
have gone 'green.' Many of them have begun
their work doing-a campus-wide environmen-
tal audit. Essentially, it acts as a baseline for
environmental performance for the college,"
explains Magoc.
There is added incentive for those who par-
ticipate in the scavenger hunt. First, second
and third-place cash prizes will be awarded to
those teams who produce the most thorough
reports and give the best presentations. Afterv
ward, all of the collected data will be included
in a publication. "Students who participate will
become co-authors of this report. They will
be producing one of thefivechapters on envi-
ronmental assessment here at Mercyhurst,"
says Magoc. J
Students can use the scanenger hunt as a ser-
vice learning experience or receive honors Zack Venable/Contributing photographer
credits for it. The deadline to join the scaven- Every year on February 2, the world waits for a fuzzy little animal in Punxsutawney,
ger hunt is Feb. 7. Students are encouraged to Pa. to predict whether or not there will be six more weeks of winter or rf spring is just
contact Lisa Danko as soon as possible at ext. around the cornerlUnfortunately, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year, a
2373 for more information. sign that there will be six more weeks of blustery, cold winter weather. I -

MSG to hold town meetings

By Sara Seidle
Merciad writer
Mercyhurst Student Government has made a
few changes in the schedule and format of its
weekly meetings. On the first Monday of each
month, MSG will hold a New England town
; spring term.
meeting n place of its regular meeting. Mon-
day, Feb. 5 marked the first time MSG held
such a meeting.
One of the reasons for the change is to in-
crease student involvement. "Our meetings
have always been open to students, but we
wanted to open them up more, make them
more visible to students," said Tracy Fischer,
MSG president
The New England town meetings will be
held in the Student Union Great Room instead
ofthe MSG Chambers. Thetc will be a change
in the regular agenda to allow students who
attend the meetingtimeto voice their concerns,
questions and ideas to MSG as well. "The
meeting will be open to anyone just walking
by,** said Fischer*
The idea for the town meeting format was
proposed by senior representative Perry Wood
and sophomore representative Kristen Brown.
According to Wood, the town meeting format
originated during the founding of the colonies
in America.
Wood said, "The New England town meet-
ing is a chance for the student government of
Mercyhurst College to reach out to its base
and communicate more effectively with them.
The ability to share ideas in a constitutional
order is imperative." The entire MSG body
voted on the proposal, officially amending its
constitution to include the new format.
"The New England town meeting should be
an experiment in student involvement,** said
Wood. He added that the new format should
produce in the students a feeling of duty and
obligation to the college.
In the months that MSG holds a student fo-
rum, there will not be a New England town
meeting. According to Wood, "The New En-
gland town meeting should function to bol-
ster constituency and student forums, not re-
place them.** The next New England town
meeting will be held Monday, March 5.
'Insomniac' to air spring term
By Sara Seidle
Merciad writer
Hurst TVs "Hurst Rock," a talk show
produced, directed and cast by Mercyhurst
students, will be losing one of its hosts
Junior Jeremy Verdi, co-host of the show
along with Sarah Foster, who is also a
junior, will no longer be able tofillthe
position due to prior commitments. Verdi is
a member of Mercyhurst's cross country
team which competes during spring term. "I
love Hurst Rock, but I'm on scholarship for
cross country. It is myfirstpriority," said
Verdi. i j . '
Verdi will continue his involvement with
it
Hurst Rock" as executive producer, but is
not able to be present when the show airs
from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through
Thursdays.
"I don't know who my replacement will
be. We are starting to look for someone now
Anyone who is interested should contact
Sarah Foster," said Verdi.
Because he will no longer be able to host
"Hurst Rock," Verdi is starting his own
show scheduled to air at a later time that
better fits his schedule. The new show will
be entitled "Insomniac." Tentatively, the
show will be airing two nights a week,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:30 p.m. to
midnight.
According to Verdi, the show will follow a
late night format similar to that of NBC's
Conan O'Brien and CBS's The Late Show
with David Letterman. He said it will
combine aspects from shows like Saturday
Night Live, The Daily Show and The Man
Show, both on Comedy Central, and also
contain a segment similar to Jay Leno's
"Jay-walking".
, Verdi said he will possibly have a sidekick
to host the show along with him as well as a
live band. There will also be a new set.
Verdi said that anyone interested in being a
part of the show, either on the air or behind
the scenes, should contact him at ext. 3161.
 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 7. 2001

CAMPUS NEWS
Eriej County Council to decide
sexual orientation issue
By Ellen Learn
Merciad writer
The Erie County Human Relations Commis-
sion met recently and unanimously passed a
resolution to include "sexual orientation" as a
protected category in the anti-discrimination
ordinance in Erie County.
Mercyhurst student, Tim McNichol, said
"It's a very positive move. It would be really
great to have sexual orientation included in
the ordinance just in case a problem did oc-
cur. It also brings awareness." McNichol was
involved in Mercyhurst's Gay-Straight Alli-
ance last year.
The current Erie County Human Relations
Commission anti-discrimination ordinance
provides protection against discrimination in
employment, housing and public accommo-
dations, such as restuarants and hotels for cat-
egories of race, national origin, religion, sex,
age and disability. It does not include the cat-
egory of "sexual orientation."
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg,
Lancaster and York all include sexual orienta-
tion in their ordinance. According to Michael
K. Mahler of the Erie Gay News, Erie is the
largest city in Pennsylvania that does not in-
elude "sexual orientation" in its anti-discrimi-
nation ordinance.
For your information
Joe Clark lecture cancelled,
"The absence of sexual orientation as a pro- MSG plans to reschedule
tected group is not good law ... and this im-
portant legal change needs to be made," said Mercyhurst Student Government apologizes for any inconvenience caused
HRC President William McCarthy. 1 to students by the cancellation of the MSG Lecture by Joe Clark that was to
Approximatly 70 people attended the meet- be held Tuesday, Feb. 6. Due to adverse weather conditions Clark was un-
ing. Some individuals that made statements
supporting the addition of "sexual orientation"
able to make the trip from his homeun Newark, N.J. to Erie. MSG is in the
included^Dr. Bob Cogan, a representative of process of trying to reschedule the lecture for sometime during the spring
the NW PA chapter of the American Civil Lib- term.
erties Union, Dorothy Stoner, OSB, a visiting
instructor of religious studies at Mercyhurst
College, and.Mary Louise St. John, OSB, Correction* [f
Maureen Koseff, president of the Erie/ In the Jan! 31 issue of The Merciad a story on the Center City Child Learn-
Crawford chapter of Parents, Friends and Fam- ing Center ran on the front page. The tone of the story lead readers to be-
ily of Lesbians and Gays and Heather
Malobisky, co-editor of Pride News. Several lieve that the center was not open yet when in fact it is. The Merciad apolo-
members of the the community also attended. gizes for any confusion caused by the error. Anyone interested in obtaining
In the York, P.a. ordinance "sexual orienta- more information on the Center City Child Learning Center located at 139
tion" is defined asl'male or female heterosexu- W. 24th St.in Erie should call 459-1982*
ality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or any other
gender identity practice as perceived by oth-
ers." This means that all sexual orientations
are protected; gay, straight and bisexual, not
only homosexuality.
It is up to Erie County Council to decide
whether or not "sexual orientation" will be
included in Erie's ordinance. The council and
its solicitor will view the proposed changes
and vote on the amendment some time in up-
coming weeks.

Mercyhurst Police and Safety Log

Jan. 26, 2001 Feb. 3,2001
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Loud party, abuse of quiet

Loud music after hours.
hours, excessive noise, illegal Attention Mercyhurst
gathering. !M$K£ Students and Staff
Feb. 3,2001
Feb. 3,2001 McAuley Hall ^ William C.Riley 10% discount on all
Duval Broken furniture piled in the Store Manager non-sale services/items
1320 E. Grand view Blvd.
Erie. PA 16504
to those who show their
Intoxicated students, under- hallway. 814-825-7909 IDrV
age

Laker Inn Lunch Menu February 5, 2001—February 10, 2001

Use your dining dollars. Food's great, so is the service. Also open for midnight snacks.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday^ Friday 1 Saturday
Cobb Salad Bagel Sandwich Sizzling Salad Taco Salad Deli Sandwich Cheeseburger
Bread sticks Fruit Cup 20 oz. Drink*: 20 oz. Drink Soup Small French Fries
20 oz. Drink 20 oz. Drink* 20 oz. Drink 20 oz.lDrink
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 FEBRUARY 7. 2001 THEMERCIAD PAGE 3

ARTS&
— ENTERTAINMENT
Tribute to Erie native artistlBurieigh
In celebration of Black History Month, the tion. Fearing that this indigenous American
Dinner and a movie
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center will music might die out, Burleigh, encouraged by
be honoring Erie native Harry T. Burleigh's
spiritual music Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m.
the compser Dvorak, created arrangements
for over 100 of these songs. As a result, The Grotto 'O Brother'
in the PAC. .$ Burleigh, more than any other person, is cred-
Burleigh was ited with preserving and
America's first black J
concert artist, composer
making accessible "to
the world this rich vein
Check please )S Ticket stub
of art songs and arranger awp^: of uniquely American By Kristin Elizabeth Purdv
.•*••*->- By Phil Pirrello
of spirituals for concert music. Merciad writer Movie critic
use. After graduating •••-"••

- •v Saturday's concert in-

from the National Con- cludes musical works Looking for a good home cooked meal? Look "O Brother, Where Art Thou? 99

servatory of Music, he presented by II the no further.

became a leading bari- Mercyhurst College Many of you walked past the cafeteria and The Cohen brothers have provided humorous,
tone soloist of his time, choir, Mercyhurst right past the Grotto, curiously looking inside if not sensationally overdone films about the
performing before such \ chamber singers, and and wondering. Of course, you have to put in lives of simpletons in the most complex of
File photo a reservation to eat here, but the service and situations, usually based on criminal
notables of the day as Theodore Roosevelt,
the Archbishop of Canterbury and King Ed- MaryAlice Brown, Charles Kennedy, Hayes the quality of the food is well worth the meal. activities. Where they succeeded with "Rais-
ward VII of England. Moses, Tina Porter and^narration by Mel Meals cost between $5.50 and $9 for a three- ing Arizona," "The Big'Lebowski" and
The spiritual, a form of black folk music Witherspoon. course meal including ah appetizer, an entre, "Blood Simple," they have fallen short with
that developed during the experience of sla- Come and enjoy music that illuminates your a starch food, vegetables, dessert and bread. "O Brother," in terms of having the formers'
very, had been transmitted in an oral tradi- soul. Seating is reserved. Tickets are free to At any normal restaurant, this type of meal cinematic impact. This film throws everything
Mercyhurst students. could run you near $20. Save yourself the trip at the wall, but very little sticks.
Liturgical Dancers out of Mercyworld and sample the vast array
of dishes the Grotto has to offer.
The plot: The film borrows its plot from
Homer's "The Odyssey." It opens with the es-
Hotel Restaurant and Industitutional Man- cape of three prisoners from theirchain gang
agement students are hard at work in and out in the 1920s Mississippi.
By Charon Hrib of the kitchen, serving up lunches and dinners The leader, Ulysses Everett McGill, (played
Contributing writer throughout the week. Students create the with great comedic range by George Clooney),
menus based on themes and ethnic foods, cre- doesn't much want to take along company,
As of September 2000, the Mercyhurst com- ating a complete three-course meal that but because he is chained to Delmar (Tim
munity has officially been blessed with the complements itself. Blake Nelson) and Pete (John Turturro), he
addition of a Liturgical Dance Ensemble. The Grotto is a non-profit organization run has no choice. McGill convinces them that
Sponsored by the Rev. James Piszker and by HR1M students who are fulfilling lab re- there is a hidden treasure waiting for them, so
Geraldine Rosinski, RSM of Campus Minis- quirements for classes. Whether they're in the they go along for a ride.
try and Tauna Hunter of the Dance Depart- kitchen cooking, serving you, or managing, ^Butthi^ride is a bumpy one, as the three
ment, this group has been active not only with {Photo by Mark Santillano
they're hard at work and gaining valuable ex-| goofy cons encounter a Cycloptian con man
campus worship, but has also been working Heather Richmond, the dancers performed perience. portrayed by John Goodman, who delivers a
hard to get involved with Erie's community. in the community at the Pine Valley Nursing Meals are planned, but if you decide that performance that reminds us of how great he
Mercyhurst's Liturgical Dance Ensemble is Home. what's on the menu doesn't suit your appetite can be, as seen in "Lebowski."
student directed by junior Elisabeth Shelton. The Liturgical Dance Ensemble has cur- for the day, there are always alternatives to the The journey concludes with a disturbingly
Including Elisabeth, there are 14 dancers in rently sent out letters to various churches in standard meal. funny KKK rally that precedes an act of na-
the group. Members include (seniors) Sarah the Erie community in hopes of sharing their The a la carte menu gives diners the option ture that hints Divine Intervention. The film's
Lucovich, Gretchen Koskoski and Bruce gift at five Masses during the March and April of an onion loaf for $3.50, a grilled chicken middle act felt like-115 days, not 115 min-
Sneed; (juniors) Elisabeth Shelton, Shannon months. salad for $5, or filet of scrod complete with utes. | fc ™
Seedhouse and Maria Ellis; (sophomores) As for on campus events, those wishing to appetizer, starch, vegetable and dessert for The good: The film is basically a few short
Tanya Trombly, Heather Richmond and Laura see the Mercyhurst Liturgical Dance En-
$8.50. jft ; movie segments strung together into a feature,
Moore; and (freshmen) Janet Struckley, Leah semble perform can look forward to their
Lunches are served Tuesdays and Thursdays and those little vignettes are better than the
Bannier, Liz Nahser, Lindsay Roller and dancing at Palm Sunday services in April and
with seating from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and whole.
Kelsey Pohm. at the Graduation Masses in May. dinners are served Wednesdays and Fridays The sequence concerning the fugitive's en-
This past year the Liturgical Dance En- The group currently consists of dance ma- with seatingfrom5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Res- counter with the Sirens is mesmerizing in its
semble has been active in establishing their jors and dance minors, but according to ervations are required, as seating is limited to simplicity. Using only the Sirens' hypnotic -
group. Thus far, the group has danced on cam- Shelton, the group would like to extend its the maximum of 60 diners, so plan accord- song, it provides a brief instance where we
pus at the Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Candle welcome to the entire student body in the fu- ingly. Stop by the Grotto to pick up a flyer of actually care about McGill's motley crew.
Light Christmas: Mass and with the aid of ture. scheduled meals and to make your reservation. 1 also enjoyed the scene where McGill and
You will be pampered and served by the company sing a blue-grass song that becomes
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finest at Mercyhurst in the setting of a high- a pop hit around the country. It's a catchy tune
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class facility. HRIM students enrolled in the and Clooney and company sell the vignette
applied service class learn how to be profes- perfectly.
sional servers and move gracefully with con- The bad: 1 left "O' Brother" feeling par-
Playing at the fidence. While dining in the Grotto, you' 11 feel tially satisfied, as though I had ordered Lon-
PAC as if vou're awayfromcampus in a ritzy res- don Broil and got a Steak-Um instead. It is
Feb, 14 at 8 p.m. taurant, eating one of the finest (and well- not a bad movie, but it is a bad Cohen movie.
priced) meals you've ever sat down to. I don't expect films like "O' Brother" to
Girlfight Any tips left for waiters go to a scholarship satisfy all my movie-going needs. But I do
fund for HRIM students, so don't be shy, it's expect them to not make me ask why such a
Playing at the all for a good cause.'' great collection of talent and ideas are set
For reservations, call the HRIM office at ext. adrift in a not-so-great movie.
I I Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. 2565 or stop by the Grotto tucked in the south-
west corner of the Egan dining hall.
"O Brother" has a case of the coulda,
shoulda. It leaves the audience wondering if
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'J*2«<«« U*»*mm fc*0 Students free they shoulda seen something else.
•

The Street Beat!

MERCYWORLD AROUND TOWN
"Show Me Love movie in the PAC Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. Blues Beaters playing at Quaker Steak & Lube Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m
Coffee House: Fade 2 Shade — band in the Union Feb. 9 from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m The Pat McGee Band playing at Docksider Feb. 8

Tribute to Harry T. Burleigh in the PAC Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. "The Uninvited"—play at Mercyhurst's North East campus at the Alex Theater Feb. 10 at 8 p.m

Diversity 101 Dance in the Union Feb. 10 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m M

Chicago-The Musical" at Warner Theater Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
PAGE 4 TH E MERCIAD FEBRUARY 7,2001

OPINION
THE GOOD ... Valentine's Day suggestions
• This weekend marks the beginning of the MSG shuttle bus service. Now students of age February 14, Valentine's Dayr|is a dreaded
do not have to worry about finding rides to the bar and other students will have a chance to
attend events off campus. Remember to bring your student IDs, because you must have
holiday fot the majority of the population for
any number of reasons, ranging from no sig-
Left to write
them to be able to ride the bus. f
nificant other to who cares.
There are three very common negative Annie DeMeo
• For all of us who are pumped about the great season that the basketball teams are having
thoughts that permeate the minds of people
this year, this coming weekend is full of b-ball fun at home. Both the men's and women's*
during theifirst two weeks oflFebruary. 1) I
teams will be playing both Saturday and Sunday. So go and support the teams to another Valentine's Hater #2, "Gag me!") pink-hearted
have no money, what can I possibly get for
victory or two this weekend. J I books you wijl ever see. Most of these books
him/herUhat signifies my undying devotion.
Gosh, girls/guys are so hard to shop for when are betweentfive and ten dollars. Perhaps
• The Pat Magee Band will be playing this Thursday at Docksiders. Most of Erie seems to you are limited to the Dollar Store! 2) I hate you'll find the Valentine version of your
be pretty pumped up about the show and it should be a good time. Tickets are only $8. the very existence of this Hallmark-created, honey's favorite childhood book, or maybe
foolish day for people to love each other. I you'll stick to something basic like, Guess how
• For all of those who love Pepsi you will be able to enjoy it on campus for another decade would like to get my hands on the person who much I love you?
as the company just renewed their 10 year contract. Sorry all you Coke fans out mere, And, finally, make that special someone a
: created this day and what I wouldn't do to the
but CVS isn't that far of a walk. '* }. I * $ M i 1I Valentine. You know, the whole nine yards,
person... Wouldn't a spontaneous day for lov-
ing be so much sweeter than this over-com- like in second grade art class. (Use paste for
THE BAD ... mercialized bombardment of rose-petals and authenticity.) Construction paper, doilies and
• What is up with the radio in the Rec Center? Does anyone else find it odd how it cuts in pink hearts?! 3) I am going to go and buy my- glitter may be the answer to your financial
and out of the music? One minute your are working out, sweating to the beats and the next self a box of chocolates and wallow in my sor- Valentine woeS. OK, these items do cost
minute your are plunged into an eerie silence. Is it a problem with the reception or the work rows hoping that next year this day isn't quite money, but ask some of your education major
of anti-workout spirits? Whatever the problem, walkmans have become almost a necessity as depressing, knowing tomorrow^when I friends and I am sure that they could supply
to a workout in the gym. weigh 100 pounds more I am going to feel 100 you with all the necessary materials free of
times worse. cost, all you will have to do is listen to their
• Is there a particular reason why students who choose to live on campus have to For all those Valentine's Day haters in the endless stories of student teaching.
pay to stay in buildings that would be considered substandard in many peoples opinion. world, and I am sure there are quite a number Valentine's Day Hater #2: You are right.
Students in several buildings on both Briggs and Lewis have complained about such of you on this very campus, I offer you the Valentine's Day is ridiculous, but, it's not as
problems as mold growing on the walls and faulty electrical power. Outside of Mercy world solutions to all of your problems. bad as Sweetest Day. So, lighten up, show your
these problems might be enough to cause health violations. But here, students are given Valentine's Hater #1: Money is not the point affection ... authentically. Find a biography
bleaching agents, rags and told to just keep wiping the mold off. We pay money for this? of Valentine's Day nor should it be the point on St. Valentine or a Qreek frqytboJijiMp^rvig
Can't we solve the problem instead of putting a band-aid on it. of your love and hopefully not the point of your Cupid. Then, you aren't neglecting the day set|
relationship. The following are three cheap gift aside for loving, but you're not giving into the
• Do people not understand the point of a library? It is supposed to be a quiet place that* ideas that are sure to melt your sweetie's heart socially constructed norms for how we should
students can go and study without the distractions of talking and music. Yet, many students whilessaving you precious pennies.fcldea show affection.
act as though it is just another hangout, talking and laughing in voices that are not library numero uno, write a poem out of sweetheart Valentine's Day Hater #3: This year, the
quiet. If weieel the need to talk and gossip and relate weekend tales while doing our^ . hearts, you know the chalky candies that you movie industry had you in mind! Find some
homework, we should do it either in our apartments or the Union. Have some respect for can't not seem to get away from in February. friends and go see the scary movie "Valen-
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your fellow students who want the library to be quiet.k i Since, few like to eat these candies, why not tine." A horror flick is the perfect way to quit
slap some rubber cement on them and make a wallowing and have a good time. Afterward,
THE UGLY ... cheap, yet thoughtful gift. Who knows maybe go to Dairy Queen and get a yogurt blizzard.
• Do people really have such a problem locating a garbage can or a toilet when they feel *Hot stuff, Kiss Me, I Love You" will be sweep- If you're with friends, ycgyycir't feel the need '
the need to rid their bodies of alcohol and everything else that.they ate that day. Most ing the nation someday, making you a famous to pig out (as mucfi). T f
students are truly sick of seeing piles of vomit littering the campus after a weekend of poet. j if It will be an excellent Valentine's day this
partying. If you have such trouble holding down what you consume, maybe you shouldn't Idea B, head to Barnes and Noble, go down year if you want it to be. Try not to whine,
be consuming at all. Or at least aim for a container. the escalator straight into the children's sec- complain or gripe to your friends too much, i
tion, and there, before your very eyes will be a Just employ these- suggestions and have-a-%
• The weather these days has given some people some definite clues as to why Erie is table filled with the most adorable, (I know happy love-filled^hate-free day.
sometimes referred to as Dreary Erie. Students look forward to the days when the sun
actually shines and the ground isn't a mud pit.

M o b y a n d D i d o to p l a y Springfest (if w e ' r e l u c k y )

!
How's that for a future headline
The term is almost over and that only means
spring is on the way.
Now I know when you are walking to class
and the cold wind is making your nose feel
like it is going to fall off that it is hard to be-
lieve that spring is on its way, but it is true.
And with the coming of spring term, among
other things, is the annual (well I am not re-
ally sure if it is actually annual, but doesn't
that sound better) spring concert sponsored by
SAC, often referred to as Springfest.
I was not here last year, so I do not know
who was at the event or what activities there
were. Many students around campus however,
had some discouraging remarks to make about
the event.
Have no fear Mercyhurst, Rob Kosko is at
the SAC helm this year. This is the student
that brought Splendor to the parking garage
for Fall Fest and many other fun weekend ac-
tivities that keep students occupied. And hardly
anyone seems to be complaining anymore.
So what is in store for us this spring term in
terms of SAC events, and more specifically in
terms of Springfest? What wonderous band
will enter the heralded gates of Mercyhurst and
entertain the cheering masses?
My friends and I were sitting around dis-
cussing this very topic and my one friend men-
Famous last words
Heather Cvitkovic
tioned that Dido, of the Eminem "Stan" fame,
was going to be playing at her boyfriend's
college in Boston. We were all excited at the
prospect that such a famous musician actu-
ally plays at college campuses. My friend then
mentioned that Dido only charges $7,000 to
play at such venues.
In succession our jaws dropped to the
ground and our minds began reeling at the pos-
sibilities. What if we could get Dido to come
and perform here? Or better yet, if someone
who has become so popular does not charge
that much, what other act could we get? So
the investigation into who to get for Springfest
began.
Now we could never get the Dave Matthews
Band ($75,000) or Third Eye Blind ($65,000) j
to come and we could never get someone cool
like Paul Oakenfold ($2,000/hour to spin), but
maybe, just maybe, there was hope for a
semicool act.
Then through some of our connections we
heard that SAC would be able to afford a
$7,000 act and still have money left over.
Which meant, to me and my friends, at least,
that we might be able to get an even bigger act
that might charge a little more money.
The Clarks are coming, someone told me.
OK, first let me say that I love^The Clarks. I
have seen numerous shows of theirs in Pitts-
burgh and in Erie. I know every word to every
song that they sing. I know every band
member's name and personal history. But to
me, The Clarks seem so accessible. I could go
to Pittsburgh next weekend and see them. But
it is not everyday that we might get to see Dido.
And then it hit us. Two years ago (or maybe
three, whatever) the 10,000 Maniacs came and
they charged students a fee and they charged
non-students a bigger fee. And no one com-
plained because it was cool to come to
Mercyhurst College, the college on the hill, to
see this big name band. So why can't we do it
again ?
If we can't afford a really cool act, why can't
we borrow the money, charge students and oth-
ers and then with the profits pay back the
money that we borrowed. If we had a big name
act students from Edinboro, Gannon and Penn
State-Behrend would probably come and also
would be willing to pay. We could probably
make enough money from ticket sales that,
even after paying off our debt, there would be
a Considerable profit left over.
Washington and Jefferson, a school of 1,500
students, that is as many students as was in
many of our high schools, had Busta Rhymes
come to their school. They charged students
and they were willing to pay. So are we, for
someone cool.
SAC and MSG say they are always willing
to hear and take into consideration student sug-
gestions. So, Rob, this is my suggestion (and
a few of my friends, also). We want someone
cool. Someone that we might not normally be
able to see. Most of us are willing to pay the
price to see them. For Dido I would pay $10.
Nelly Furtado would be cool. Moby would be
even cooler. I would pay $20 to $25 to see
him. J | Wi J
There is a point to all this rambling about
Moby, Dido and cool bands. As a senior I want
a memorable Springfest. I don't want The
Clarks or some other local band. I want the
flash, glamor and glitter of a big name star. I
want Gannon and Edinboro kids to beg to be
able to come to our campus to see a concert. I
want a memory worth looking back on.
 FEBRUARY 7. 2001 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

What as your favorite album right
"My favorite albumrightnow is Jen-
nifer Lopez's 'J-Lo.' There are a lot
of really great dance songs. Right now
I am really into anything "Jennifer"
and I think this album is better than
herfirstone."
— Heather Cvitkovic, senior
c
|- ^&eVe?bbmesbhme radio I listen to. %i
Pf—*0iria Gottuso, senior
"Creed, 'Human Clay,' because I like their
message. I also like the Family Value Tour
CDs. There is such a mix of different bands.
They have rap and hard rock, a variety to lis-
ten tO." 4 j^dlsk ^J&
— Matt Mihelic, senior
" AJU Difranco, Dilate.' Her CD describes how
I feel sometimes. Her songs are basically about
relationships on this album, it I;a5 to do with
being a strong woman." ^ ?
— Hillary Grennan, junior >]
*i*i, ^ —
^ —
CAMPUS
QUESTION
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%-**/srW$ C&G&K
i expressing your true feelings right where it wil I
My favorite album is Harry Connick
<<TI
jl m a big fan of Dawson's Creek and
Jr| 'Come By Me^f ? I Ideally like the soundtrack. It's got
— Greg Kline, sophomore a lot of good songs on it."
— Katie Daniel, senior
"I have always enjoyed Sara McLachlan's
music, no matter what mood I'm in. So choos- "Bob Dylan, 'Greatest Hits Volume 3* be-
ing an album would be hard to do." cause you get a wide variety of songs on one
— Jamie Dudich, senior album." % \ I | | | 'i
— Josh Demnyan, junior
"Grateful Dead, 'Terrapin Station.' I like the
songs from the Grateful Dead in that era." ««ft
My new favorite CD in the whole wide
— Derek Marsh, senior world is David Gray, 'White Ladder.* I have
been listening to it everyday since I got it!"
"My favorite album would be The Eagles, — Sara Seidle, junior ^mt#fM^lf$^f99M
'Hell Freezes Over.' I like it because it has a
great variety of music to listen to." "Dave Matthews Band, 'Crash.* The CD al-
— Kelly Croll, senior ternates from fast to slow and you don't nec-
essarily know what is coming and some of
"1 don't like one particular CD, I really like his best songs are on there.* For example,
mixed CDs." * Of course there are other ways to handle the
'Crash Into Me* and 'Tripping Billies."*
— Ryan Moton, freshman Nick Folino, sophomore ^
OPINION
Boy-bashing trend
Hotornot?
Megan Cvitkovic
Calling all the single ladies! It's time to celebrate
and show off that single identity in a brand new
*
way... with fashion!
If you're finding yourself without a signifi-
cant other this time of year, don't panic and cry,
there is hope — well, not in the way of dates,
but perhaps a little light hearted trendy humor
will lift your spirits. *
Recently in New York City a MAN created a
line of T-shirts specifically designedforthe bro-
ken hearted or just simply mistreated woman.
With slogans like "Boys Cheat" and "Boys Lie"
you'll be sure to draw attention to yourself on
V-day, or any day for that matter, plus you' II be
surely not be missed, a T-shirt! Can it get any
better!
The creator of these oh-so-fitting tee's says
he designed them because females today are al I
about girl power and showing off their femi-
nine identity.
The popular tee's are currently only available
at limited retail locations but stores, like
Con tempo, have carried variations off and on.
But if you really like the idea of wearing some-
thing that says "Boys Lie,*' make atinytee your-
self, get creative.
So if you've ever felt that one of those
"Boys..." slogans was so very true, and we
all know through experience that to some ex-
tent they are, sport one, if just for the fun of it.
You never know, just when you think you'll be
all alone for this day of duos you may find some
guy (or for the guys some girl) that really wants
to prove that T-shirt wrong. Well, we can dream,
can' t we?
loneliness of being solo on the 14th, like dress-
ing in black, but that's not necessarily as fun
and trendy as a cute little tee with an attention
grabbing slogan. -

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

In response to the article about the Freedom Monte Carlo Night and many other events.
Zone, I would like to voice my own opinion. I Also, it is in our proposed budget at the be-
am proud of the Freedom Zone, not only be- ginning of the year to have a newspaper and
cause I am a member of Student Government thus we have formed the Freedom Zone.
and happen to write articles for the paper, but I may be biased as well as Sara for writing
because of what it stands for and how much the article because I am a member of Student
time and effort is put into it. Students can sub- Government. Yes, Mercyhurst does already
Zack Venable Editor in Chief mit articles to The Merciad, but it is known have one newspaper, but what's the big deal if
Executive & Administrative Editor that not everything will get published every we have another? There is no need to start a
Heather Cvitkovic time. However, the Freedom Zone is open to
Sara Seidle Managing News Editor rivalry between the two, because MSG and
everyone to write an article about. The Merciad are two separate entities and
Kristin Purdy Arts & Entertainment Editor
w
Features Editor I know that coming into Mercy hurst we are should be treated as such.
Adam DuShole to be instilled with a wholesome morality and I do read the paper every week and will con-
Annie DeMeo Sports Editor
a Catholic vision. Still, there are things that tinue to read it, despite the article. However,
Annie Sitter Photography Editor happen that may hinder this perfectness that
Copy Editor there is no reason why two newspapers on this
Leslie Echan we would all like to achieve. The Freedom campus cannot coexist, as they are doing right
Stacv Norris Advertising Manager & Regional Zone, which has come out with at least two
Exchange Editor now. One is no better than the other and al-
issues at this point, is not meant to be written though you may think that the Freedom Zone
Mike Tanner Local Exchange Editor to inform people about being moral and mak- is a far cry from what the students' want, then
Phil Pirrello Movie Critici ing moral decisions. maybe we should really listen to exactly what
That is not Student Government's job. What it is the students want, which is to be able to
Staff Writers we do is represent the students' and their views, write to a newspaper on issues that may not
KateCywinski Stacy Norris which is part of what the Freedom Zone is all be so serious and where they can voice their
Megan Cvitkovic about. It is not always meant to be entirely opinions to be heard and have their problems
serious and there will be mockery on some is—! dealt with. -
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercy hurst College. It sues. If the Freedom Zone's last issue was so So let's have the Freedom Zone, if not for
appalling, then I would think that President MSG, then for the students. And if you have
is published throughout the year with the exception of mid-term and final Garvey would have something to say about it,
weeks. Office at 314 Main. Telephone 824-2376. Fax 824-3249. E-mail any further comments, contact Lindsay Chris-
which, to my knowledge, he did not topher, who must not have anything better to
<merciad @ mercyh urst.edu>. And for my last point of order, MSG does do with her time than put the Freedom Zone
have other important things to do than, and I together. But I would think that the people who
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must he signed, quote from the article, "waste time putting work at The Merciad would understand what
but your name can be withheld on request under certain conditions. Letters something like this together." Some of the vari- it means to put a newspaper together.
are due on the Monday before publication and should be no longer than ous things that MSG has worked on this year -Jennifer Yope
500 words. All letters should be submitted to Box 485. include the Rec Center, shuttle bus, Joe Clark,
PAGE 6 THEMERCIAD FEBRUARY 7. 2001

FEATURES
Who says students aren'tractive?
Celebrating 75 Years Activism & blood drives

A look back at Mercyhurst's past

Once again, The Merciad brings you a blast effect does that type of production have on the
from the past in celebration of Mercy hurst's environment and the people who produce it. 1 (
75 years on 75 acres. should hot always come down to the "bottom
This week's article, entitled "Consumption line" of buying whatever is the cheapest.
with Conscience" in a 1995 edition of The The SAC coffee house volunteers and I have
Merciad, discussed many of the same envi- switched to a new coffee company called Equal
ronmental issues that are being dealt with cur-Exchange. While most other companies exploit
rently in the "environmental sustainability" developing world coffee farmers by paying
forum. That's right it's time for another ... them barely enough for their goods, Equal Ex-
Flashback change buys its coffee from small co-opera-
by Judah Sussman tive farmers. These farmers grow the coffee
Most of us do not realize what affects our ac- organically, without the use of chemicals or
tions have on the rest of the world. We are a pesticides.
society of consumers, everyone. We need to It is also beneficial to conduct business with
consume food to stay healthy, land to live and the local farmers, which cuts out the middle
grow on and materia] goods to satisfy our ever-man. The Equal Exchange is able to pay 40
growing desire for luxury items that rape the percent more than most other coffee compa- file photo
nies. The company has helped many small vil-
land of her natural resources. Is there any hope
lages directly an indirectly by setting up clin- Nine representatives from the Mercyhurst community joined over 100,000
for us and our planet Earth? marchers for the annual Pro-Life March protesting the passage oftftoe Supreme
I would like to think so. We need to start ics, schools and accessible roads in many of
• these areas. f Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in 1973. Mercyhurstj
I invite everyone to come down to the Laker participants, here pictured in front of the White House are (left to right): Chris-
^ ^We need to Inn and taste this coffee on Wednesday nights.
I also ask that each one of us be cautious about
topher McKee, Leah Corrigan, Neil Corrigan, Jonathan McGovern, Kayla
Mallon, Christopher Knestrick and Richard Ortiz. Not pictured are Melissa
Ortman and Liz Kahn.
what we consume.

consume ...to **Now we quickly leap ahead to 200Land ...

Fast Forward: Academic Celebration
Mercyhurst is going 'green,'sin April at this
On another related activify*here's going to be a
year's Academic Celebration. The inspiration
satisfy our for Academic celebration was sparked by the
"Greening the Campus" workshop held ear- Community Blood Bank
lier in December.^
ever-growing The workshop stressed issues of recycling,
preservation of natural resources and pollution. Drive at the Hurst I
Academic Celebration's theme, entitled «rri
desire for "What on Earth are We Doing?" focuses on
caring for earth and all its inhabitants, espe-
The newly formed Mercyhurst Rotaract Club, a college branch ofj
cially the state of the welfare of future ecol- the Rotary Club, is sponsoring a blood drive in conjunction with
luxury items ogy, f Vi I \
The entire celebration is filled with events,
the Erie Red Cross from noon until 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in the
Mercy Heritage Room. Interested students should contact
each emphasizing different aspects of human-
that rape the ity, nature and the interdependent and intimate
relationship that the two share.
Gennifer Tyson, director of media relations, at 824-3315 or Kerri
Ruschak, Rotaract president, at 824-2836. §3 fc T \
A few events that promise to be quite inter-
land../™ esting include a presentation by the Green
Party, dubbed "Green Politics," an exhibit of
small, thinking big. We can cut back on the nature-inspired artwork, a lecture on the in-
amount we consume by making conscious de- justices of animal testing, as well as a work- Do you know...?
cisions about what we purchase with our hard- shop held by a nationally recognized environ-
earned money, taking into account the people mental sustainability expert, George Bandy.
that produce what we purchase and the effects Ellen Learn
This year's celebration promises to be one
of production on the environment. of the best. Don't miss out, not only will it be
We should consider several things when we fun, it will be for a worthy cause. Melissa McGraw is a senior at Mercyhurst.
purchase an item. How was it produced? What She is an art design major with a concentra-
tion in graphic design. One of her class assign- MERCYHURS1
ments was to design a 75th anniversary logo
for the college. Upon completion of their de-
signs the class presented their designs to the
president of the college. Melissa's design was
THIS CAR = A GOOD DEAL chosen.
When reflecting on the moment she found
out her design was selected, McGraw said,
Dr. Forsthoefel wishes to sell his 1990'Grand "When I found out my logo was chosen it was
Marquis, in excellent condition, with new an honor and I was excited my art work was
recognized. It feels nice to give something back 75th logo by Melissa McGraw '01
transmission, power locks, windows, seats, to the school for the education it has given school. She began her college career as an art
me." She will receive a $100 cash prize for therapy major and then switched to education.
antenna, stereo and cassette, vinyl roof and the logo design. Education, however, wasn't what she was
valid inspection sticker. Recently, McGraw was also asked to create looking for either. So when searching for new
$ $
Mercy hurst-North East's 10th Anniversary a major she stumbled upon graphic design and
107 K miles, no rust! j logo. J & .£.< I • 5 ; # became interested. She had always had an in-
McGraw grew up in North-East right across terest in computers and had always loved art.
|$ 2,800 or best offer $ $
the street from Mercyhurst-North East. It was It was the ideal combination. In May McGraw
Call 824-2353 only fitting, therefore, that she attended the will graduate with a bachelor's degree, leav-
branch campus upon graduating from high ing her logo as her mark.

Women pick up win in home finale
By Matt Jensen
Merciad writer
The women's hockey team played its final
home games of the season February 2 and %'r
The Lady Lakers came away with a win and a
tie in two close games over the visiting Findl ay
Oilers (15-10-3). J " '$
These positive results improve the women's
hockey team's conference record to 3-1-2 for
first place in the inaugural year of the Great
Lakes Women's Hockey Association. The
Lakers' overall mark is 12-15-3.
Friday, Feb. 2 was a seesaw battle as the
teams traded goals all night in the 3-3-over-
time tie. Sophomore forward C.J. Ireland
opened the scoring on Groundhog Day with a
power play goal 12:45 into thefirstperiod. The
goal, assisted by freshman forwards Britney
Hockey team
retains top
spot in MAAC
By Annie DeMeo
Merciad writer
The men's hockey team split conference games
on the road last weekend. The even play
helped Mercyhurst retain the top position in
the MAAC and increase its lead over Ion a
College to four points. jt *
Friday, Feb. 2 the Lakers took on the Hus-
kies from the University of Connecticut. The
men scored two goals per period Friday night,
while holding the opposition to only one goal
per period.
Both teams had 24 shots on goaLbut Laker
goalie Peter Aubry blocked 21 shots, while his
counterpart only managed to keep 18 out ofthe
net
The Lakers went up 2-0 in the first period,
added two more during power plays in the
second and got two insurance tallies in the
third i W
Tom McMonagle continued his streak of
impressive play since returning to action from
a groin injury on Jan. 12. He powered the
offense with two goals (including the game
winner) and three points. i day, Feb. 3 at the Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing
Jeff Gould, Louis Goulet, Mike Muldoon
and Peter Rynshoven also scored for the Lak-
ers.
Saturday. Feb. 3 the Lakers met a Quinnipiac
squad ready for revenge after the Lakers 6-0
humiliation ofthe squad two weeks ago. Mer-
cyhurst got on the board in the first three
minutes of the first period with yet another
McMonagle goal assisted by teammates Eric
Ellis and GouleM :
, for the rowing team: Dave McCoy placed
From that point on, Quinnipiac dominated
the game. They answered the Laker tally with
one of their own to end the first period in a
deadlock and went on to pick up one goal in the
second and two in the third. Quinnipiac cruised
to a 4-1 victory.
"We're in the middle of a tough stretch," said
head coach Rick Gotkin." We've played two
away gamesforeach of the last four weekends,
and we travel again next weekend."
The Lakers take on American International
College Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. and UConn
Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. "We're getting
to know the state well," Gotkin joked. "This|
will be our third weekend in a row in Connecti-
cut.tt
FEBRUARY 7. 2001 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7
LAKER
SPORTS
Millar and Lyndsay Barch, was the lone goal
of thefirstperiod out of six Laker shots.
The second period got off to a bad start for
the Hurst as Findlay wasted no lime in tying
the game 1:07 into play, The remainder ofthe
period was scoreless, although the teams com-
bined for 21 shots on goal.
The third period was a different story as the
Lakers came out strong and took a 2-1 lead on
freshman forward Jessica Dillabough's third
goal ofthe Season. Findlay answered by net-
ting its second of the night at the 16:00 minute
mark ofthe third. Mercyhurst sophomore cen-
ter Tracy Logan broke the tie, giving the
Lakers a 3-2 lead one and a half minutes later.
This goal looked like the game winner, but the
resilient Oilers found the back ofthe net with
only eight seconds left in regulation, forcing
an overtime period.
The teams remained deadlocked through a
five-minute overtime period. The Lady Lak-
ers got in only five shots in overtime.
Sophomore goalie Tiffany Ribble made 15
saves for the Lakers while her counterpart,
Erin Blair, made 21 saves for the Findlay
Oilers. Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer
Mercyhurst's Britney Millar (one assist)
earned second star honors for effort in the
game.
Lone senior, Amber Natali, plays in her final home game at the Mercyhurst Ice
Center.
for her 22 saves.
The Saturday matinee had much of the same was scoreless for the first 15 minutes until
close defensive play as the night before. Sopho- Dillabough found the goal to put the Lakers up Dillabough earned second star honors for an
more forward Seanna Murphy notched the 2-0 This was all the scoring needed for the assist and the game-winning goal.
first goal of the game at the 6:48 mark of the Lakers as the Oilers could only muster up one The Lady Lakers conclude their regular sea-
first period. This would be the only goal ofthe goal late in the third period; son next weekend at Wayne S tate. Friday, Feb.
period giving Mercyhurst a 1-0 lead at inter- Senior goaltender Amber Natali got her fourth 16 the women play at 7 p.m. and Saturday the)
mission. The cleanly played* second period win ofthe season and receivedfirststar honors play a matinee at 1 p.m.
Spring sports start up despite groundhog's prognosis
Tpm Redland lost hisfirstset to Jeff Straub,
By Annie DeMeo 4-6, and then came back to defeat the opponent
Merciad writer with decisive sets with scores of 6-4 and 7-5.
Baseball $
Feb. 2 at Gobbler's Nob in Punxsutawney, Pa. The baseball team begins its season this week-
the groundhog emerged to offer a glum pre- end. The men will be traveling to a non-snow
diction: six more weeks of winter are in store. covered Mt. Olive, N.C. Saturday, Feb. 10.
Spring sports, however, are starting up re- The Mercyhurst College baseball team had a
gardless of the negative prediction. successful 2000 season,finishingwith an im-
The rowing team, tennis teams and baseball pressive 35-18-1 overall record and a 24-6-1
teams are in the midst of beginning their 2001 conference mark. Head Coach Joe Spano was
named GLIAC Coach-of-the-Year. The im-
seasons. With two of the sports kicking off last
weekend. pressive play culminated in afirstplace seed in
the North Central regional playoffs.
Rowing
The rowing team started their season Satur- The Lakers look forward to having another
exciting season with returns of individual stand-
Championships. LauraRush has won the event outs from the 2000 squad.
the past three years and led Mercyhurst this Junior outfielder Ben Wiand set one-season
and/or career marks for at bats, runs, hits, and
year with a second place finish in the open
stolen bases in addition to being named first
women* s event.
team all-conference. He was also named to the
Teammate Shandra Brownfinishedjust be- I J' Fll© photo
region first team and the ECAC Division II
hind Rush, nabbing a third place medal in a
All-Star squad. the conference first team.
field of 34 competitors.
Freshman infielder Matt King was chosen Best of luck to members ofthe baseball team
Pat Forefinishedthird in the open men's
GLIAC Rookie-of-the-Year. • this weekend, and over spring break as they
event* claiming the first medal in four years
9 Junior pitcher Kevin McTigue, also made make their annual trip to Florida.
fourth of 37 in the men's open lightweight;
and Natalie Senesefinishedthird in the open
lightweight women's event.
* Tennis
MSG Representative Positions
The tennis teams served up some spring
time action last weekend as well. The women's CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
team lost to Slippery Rock in a match Satur-
day, Feb. 3. Slippery Rock prevailed 8-1. 2-Senior Repositions
Alison Hughes picked up the lone win for
Mercyhurst, defeating Jesse Bango decisively, 1 Junior Rep position
6-4,6-4. _**' | ^
The Mercyhurst men's team also lost in a
Submit letters of intent to Cass Shimek in the Union
Saturday match with Slippery Rock. The men by Monday, March 11.
dropped the match 7-2.
Dan Fitts picked up a win, defeating Mike
Usher in two sets by scores of 6-4 and 7-5.
Questions? Contact BillylByrnes at ext. 2737
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LAKER
SPORTS
THE WEEK
IN REVIEW. ..
MEN'S BASKETBALL!
Mercyhurst lost at Wayne State 79-73 for
the sixth time in a row Monday, Feb. 1. WSU
led by only a point at halftime, and two with
8:43 left, but they went on a 14-2 run to put
the game away. Jamal Holley led the Lakers
with 20 points. Rich Bradley contributed 16,
and Brent Swain and Justin Shouse each con-
tributed 15 points.
Mercyhurst will have a week off before
opening a five-game conference homestand
to end the regular season. The men's team is
9-0 at home.
| MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Mercyhurst evened its record with a five-
game win at Juniata. The scores were 23-30,
30-18, 22-30, 30-24 and 15-13. Josh Becker
led the team with 22 kills, while Jon Samolis
had 52 assists.
IPFW handed the Lakers their first confer-
ence loss with a 3-0 win Friday, Feb. 2, at the
Athletic Center. The scores were 30-25, 30-
Ladies team struggles on road
and shooting 54 percent from the field (19 of defeating the Lady Lakers 85-70,
Binghamton, 17-6 overall raced out to an 8-
By Jay Puskar 35). jj .'
0 before Mercyhurst finally got on the
Merciad writer With Wayne State mixing their defenses
throughout the game, the Lady Lakers had scoreboard with Krista Usher's lay-up with 16
minutes left in the first half. The Lady Lakers
great looks at the three pointer, but shots just
Home sweet home! would not fall for Mercyhurst as they went then made a 9-4 run to cut the Bearcat lead to
That is what the Mercyhurst women's bas- 19 percent (7 of 27) from downtown. just one with 14:21 to go in the first half, but
ketball team is looking forward to following Wayne State, 10-9 overall and 5-6 in the that was the closest Mercyhurst got the entire
its final road trip of the season. GLIAC, out rebounded Mercyhurst 43-34 and night.
For the fifth consecutive time, the road was had four players in double figures. Shana All-American candidate Bess Greenburg fin-
unkind to the Lady Lakers last Thursday as Lynch knocked in a game high 30 points and ished with a game high 35 points (13 of 22
the Wayne State Lady Warriors defeated Mer- 12 rebounds for the Lady Warriors I shooting) for the Bearcats. Sarah Cartmill had
cyhurst 91-74. After Kelly Bitters made a jumper to make 22.
The loss dropped the Lady Lakers to 9-11 it a 20 point Lady Warrior advantage, Mercy- The Lady Lakers, 9-12 overall and 5-7 in
overall and 5-7 in conference play, including hurst went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit the GLIAC were never intimidated by the first
a 1-9 record away from the Mercyhurst Ath- down to 78-68 with five minutes to go, but year Division I program.
letic Center. Amy Gal la and Krista Usher each that was the closest Mercyhurst was able to Mercyhurst got solid play defensively and a
finished with a team high 21 points, with get balanced offense attack, especially in the sec-
Rebecca Sandor netting 12. Now that Mercyhurst's tough road sched- ond half when the Lady Lakers were only
In the first half, Wayne State jumped out to ule is completed for the regular season; they outscored 42-39.
a quick 12-4 lead, but senior forward Meredith can center their focus on stringing big wins Amy Galla finished with a team high 19
Koncsol nailed two three pointers in 27 sec- at home. points and six rebounds. Holly Horton tallied
onds, cutting the Warrior lead to 12-10. Mer- The Lady Lakers have been terrific at home 14 points, while Krista Ross had 12 and
cyhurst trailed 25-15 with just over 10 min- with a 7-1 overall record and 4-0 record in Rebecca Sandor had 10.
utes to go in the first half when they went on the GLIAC. That impressive record was put The next two games coming up for the Lady
an 18-9 run to cut the WSU lead to just one. to the challenge Monday night as Mercyhurst Lakers will be Thursday Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. when
Galla, Sandor and sophomore guard Holly hosted Division I Binghamton Bearcats in a they host GLIAC foe Ashland and Monday,
Horton were key to the Laker outburst.
non-conference game. Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. when Gannons visits the
Having just a 42-38 lead at halftime, Wayne Right from the opening tip, the Bearcats MAC. I '< f* J
State broke the game open to a 74-54 lead took command of the game in the first four Both those games can be heard live on 88.5
with 9:23 remaining by dominating the boards minutes in route to their 10th straight win by and 104.9 WMCE.
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16 and 30-27. Becker had 11 kills, and Samolis

had 24 assists.
Tuesday, Feb. 6 the Lakers evened out their
record again, sweeping visiting D' Youville in
three games. Scores were 30-18, 30-23 and
30-23. Josh Becker led the team with 12 kills.

THE GANNON
GAMES . 1
The Mercyhurst men's and women's
basketball teams will play their Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer

home double header with Gannon Katie Lorincz of Parma Heights, Ohio Sophomore guard Holly Horton shoots Freshman Krista Ross takes a free throw
passes the ball past a defender in past a tough Binghampton defender. shot In Monday's loss to Binghampton.
Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 and 8 p.m| Monday's loss. She had 14 points in the Laker loss. She contributed 12 points for the Lakers.

Mercyhurst students will be

admitted free of charge with a
student ID.
The evening is expected to be a
sell out, so get to the games as
soon as possible! Don't let
maroon and gold over power the ers are winning.
MAC like it did last vear. If vou
arrive at 8 p.m. and expect to get The average attendance at a Mercyhurst men's
a seat, you will likely be disap-
pointed. Even ticket-holders
from the Erie community will be game, however, is less than half of that at 252.
turned away once the gym
reaches its capacity.
A specific section will be roped
off for students, so that they can
provide assistance to the teams
as the "Sixth Man.'* So, come
and cheer, loudly.
MSG has purchased pom-poms
that will be distributed to the first that they will say how much a crowd can ef-
300 students.
And, don't forget:
"You wish
you were
a Mercyhurst Laker!"
Women's team needs student support
Let me begin by saying that this is not an-
other column about the lethargic nature of
Mercyhurst fans. We've had enough of those
over the past few years. Fans are starting to
appear. They are coming out because the Lak-
This is. however, an article about balance.
game is about 536 fans; a major increase over
the attendance per game for the past four sea-
sons. The average attendance at the women's
Why is there such a difference?
The teams play on the same night, with a
few non-conference exceptions. The women's
games always start at 6 and the men always
follow at 8 p.m. And many times, that aver-
age attendance is calculated toward the end
of the women's game as fans trickle in to
watch the men in action.
Ask any player on any team and I guarantee
fect a team. It's a give and take relationship.
If the crowd is large and into the game, the
team is more likely to feed off that intensity,
and vice versa. This is regardless of location.
A major highlight of the power of the sixth
man that no Laker fan should ever be sick of
game tomorrow night against Ashland and
Saturday afternoon versus Findlay. Both
Off the rim games are crucial for both teams. Saturday's
women's game starts at 1 p.m. If you can't g
make those, definitely come Monday night,
regardless of any other activity. This game only
Adam Marco happens once a year at the Hurst, so let's sup-
port both teams as they head for the playoffs.
Adam Marco is a senior communications
hearing about is the Gannon game at the
Hammermill Center Jan. 22. The Mercyhurst
majorfrom Leechburg, Pa.
fans were there in mass and although outnum-
bered, they managed to completely drown out
the Gannon fans. This, no doubt, helped el-
evate the team's intensity and carry them on to
Help Wanted
victory. By the way, the men's team won. And,
the women lost, with very little student sup-
J |Need money?
port.
Monday night (Feb. 12), both teams will take
Looking for students to
on Gannon again, this time at the Mercyhurst answer phones for
Athletic Center. The women will play right Erie All State Insurance.
before the men at 6 p.m., as usual. The men's
game will be packed as always. Can we please Starting pay $6.50/hr
come out and support the women as well? Both Greaffor college students!l
teams are still in the race for a playoff spot and
these games will be the most important games
Very flexible hours.
left on both teams' schedules. Questions ?
Make the attempt to come to the women's
Call Steve or Keith 866-0085