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’Hurst on alert for meningitis

Vol. 81 No. 6
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OCT. 3, 2007

‘Everybody’s
What’s Inside
A&E
Find something to
do in Erie >> PAGE 11 workin’ for
OPINION
Swafford:
the weekend’
Calm down, RAs
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Students such as Mercyhurst College


senior Nicole Gambone juggle
work and school, and simply pray
to see Friday come along.
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PAGE 2 NEWS Oct. 3, 2007

’Hurst issues health notice Cook-off for charity


Donovan, a Mercyhurst Police
By Joshua Wilwohl By Casey Greene
and Safety investigator, is ready
Editor-in-chief News editor
for next week’s competition.
“I’m the defending champion.
A female Mercyhurst College Raising money for a good cause Everyone is trying to knock me
student is being treated in her has never been so delicious. off,” joked Donovan.
hometown hospital for a sus- The Mercyhurst College com- Donavan entered a traditional
pected case of meningococcal munity will be kicking-off the chili recipe in last year’s cook-
meningitis. “Autumn, Eat-it-to-the-Bottom off but plans to enter both the
A public health notice released Chili Cook-Off ” to raise money traditional and hot categories
by the college on Sept. 28 stated and fill bellies. this year.
the female was in “serious con- Scoot Williams photo On Oct. 10 students and fac- “Everyone said they really liked
dition.” Meningitis can be transmitted by close, intimate contact ulty are invited to taste chili my chili last year but would like
Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- with an infected individual, not by casual contact, such as recipes cooked by members of to try a hot version of it,” said
ident of Student Life Dr. Gerry studying in the library. the Mercyhurst community and Donovan.
Tobin said Monday the student’s “College freshmen living in vote for their favorite. “That’s why I’m entering both
Symptoms of meningitis
condition had not changed. dorms are at a higher risk (of Anyone wanting to take part in categories this year,” continued
Neither the college nor the • high fever the illness) because of the close judging will be charged 25 cents Donovan. “I’ve got to please
Erie County Department of quarters,” he said. per sample. Students or faculty my fans.”
Health would release the stu-
• headache
Mercyhurst College Cohen who donate canned goods will While some may be interested
dent’s name, age or school year • stiff neck Health Center Nurse Director be given three free sample tickets to know what the secret to
due to privacy laws. • nausea Christine Dimperio said the for every one can. Donovan’s chili is, he is not will-
Tobin said the student lives school is following guidelines set The cook-off is being spon- ing to spill the beans.
off campus and the symptoms
• vomiting
forth by the health department. sored by the Human Resources “All I can tell you is it’s all in the
of the illness were first noticed • discomfort Dimperio said the health department and Campus Minis- sauce,” said Donovan.
on Sept. 26, and she was hospital- looking into department issued the college a try with all proceeds going to the Donovan assures that he is
ized Sept. 27. He said the college list of 10 to 11 names of students Erie City Mission. ready to defend his title.
bright lights
did not hear about the incident who were in contact with the Betsy Frank of the Human “Bring ‘em on,” said Dono-
until Sept. 28. • confusion infected student. Resources department helped van.
Erie County Department of • sleepiness She said each student on the organize the event and is excited While Donovan admits he is
Health Communicable Disease list was prescribed one dose of for this year’s competition. ready to fight for his title, he said
Nursing Supervisor Cynthia also lists other symptoms such Cipro, an antibiotic used to treat “It was a really great success that he was really competing for
Miller said meningitis is the as nausea, vomiting, discomfort bacterial infections. last year,” explained Frank. “We the cause.
inflammation of the brain and looking into bright lights, confu- Miller said the mass dosing of had a great turn out and we even “I think this is a great way
cerebral spinal area caused by sion and sleepiness. college campuses is not appro- ran out of chili for sampling.” to get people to come out and
particular viruses and bacteria. Tobin said students who had priate. According to Frank, com- donate,” explained Donovan.
Miller said the two main bacte- close contact with the infected “We conduct a contact inves- petitors enter in the categories “I’ll do anything to help out.”
ria are Neisseria meningitidis and student were contacted directly tigation and get the dates of of Best Hot and Spicy, Best Veg- Frank encourages everyone to
Haemophilus influenzae. by the college’s division of stu- potential contact (of the disease) etarian, Most Unique Ingredient, come out the Hermann Student
Centers for Disease Control dent life. in our area by working with the Best Traditional and Overall Union on Oct. 10 from 11:30
and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga., Miller said the incubation school, friends and family (of the “Best Chili on the Hill.” a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
spokesperson Curtis Allen said period for the disease is between infected person),” she said. This year 10 chili cookers have “This event is a nice way to get
the disease can be very severe two and 10 days. “If 10 days after Pennsylvania law requires all entered the cook-off, although canned goods, raise money for a
and cause death or brain loss. contact you’re not sick, you prob- first-year students living on col- more are expected to join. good cause and bring everyone
Allen said the illness has a ably won’t get sick,” she said. lege campuses to get a meningitis Of the 10 competitors cur- together,” said Frank.
death rate of 10 to 14 percent. Miller could not pinpoint vaccine or sign a waiver inform- rently entered, last year’s winner For more information or to
Miller said the illness is con- an exact reason why college ing them about the vaccine. Dennis Donovan will return to enter the competition contact
tracted through close contact campuses are hot spots for Dimperio said the health defend his title of, “Best Chili Betsy Frank at bfrank@mercy-
with the infected person such as meningitis. center is open for any student on the Hill.” hurst.edu.
sharing food, drinks or utensils. “It could be that this is the concerns.
“It’s transported by respiratory age group prone to get it,” she “We’re here for calls from
droplets,” she said.
The Centers for Disease Con-
said. “It also could be people are
moving from home to (campuses
students and families who have
concerns,” she said. “If any
Crime Watch
trol and Prevention Web site where) large groups of germs student is feeling ill in any shape According to Mercyhurst College Police and Safety, four black
lists the common symptoms of they don’t know are.” or form, they are to call us so we males attempted to mug two students outside of Quizno’s on
meningitis as high fever, head- Allen said college freshmen are don’t have students running to East 38th St. in mid-September. Erie police apprehended the
ache and stiff neck. The CDC most susceptible to the disease. the ER for a sinus infection.” four males but not charges were filed.
Oct. 3, 2007 NEWS PAGE 3

Mercyhurst mandates
password changes
with Temple. password changes.
By Ashley Pastor
“I think it makes it hard to Other changes have also been
Contributing writer
remember your password,” Reese made. More than four invalid
said. “The steps make it very logon attempts will lock an
Mercyhurst College has man- inconvenient for the students.” account for 30 minutes and a
Scoot Williams photo dated a password change even WebAdvisor has always student can only change their
The increase in coffee prices at the Coffee Bar in the if students are not very happy required a regular password password once a day.
campus bookstore has not affected business. about it. change. The sensitivity of the The mandated password

Students OK with
Just as everyone is required to data such as financial informa- changes begin the second week
register their computers to use tion and grades has never been of October and will repeat every
the network, changing passwords questioned. 180 days.
Coffee Bar price jump is another means by which to
help ensure the security of the
E-mail on the other hand is
seldom considered sensitive.
Failure of students to change
passwords before the date speci-
reasonable for the students. entire network. What students may not realize fied will result in the account
By Abigail Grasinger Because of this, a mandated
Junior Ben Deets, a Café Diem is that student e-mail accounts locking once the password age
Contributing writer
student manger, assured that password change, also called the are also an individual’s network reaches 180 days.
students are being kept in mind “complexity requirement,” is access account. Students should have recently
Mercyhurst College students when considering prices. being put into effect. This allows anyone with a received an e-mail with general
are trying to brew up some more “We always try to keep our Passwords are the primary student’s e-mail password access information on the password
dough in order to pay for their prices low for the students,” method for users to access data to various sensitive information change several weeks ago.
caffeine fix. said Deets. and ensure security on the Mer- including shared files, financial The e-mail included a schedule
The Coffee Bar and Café Diem Junior Jaimie Turner said the cyhurst network. information and other personal of times during which students
have raised their coffee prices. rise in prices is not going to Mercyhurst System Adminis- material. are suppose to make changes.
Rising prices for on-campus stop her from buying coffee on trator Lorraine Frownfelter said, “The complexity requirement On Oct. 8 students with last
coffee is due to Starbucks’ 9 campus. “Default passwords are meant is the one way for us to make sure names beginning with the let-
cents increase in prices in the “The price increase isn’t to only for the initial login and to that the password you choose is ters A-F will need to make the
last year. such a great extent that I wouldn’t keep it simple. They were never safer from hackers,” Frownfelter changes.
This is the second rise in prices continue to buy coffee there,” meant to be used for four years said. Students with G-L last names
Starbucks has made this year. said Turner. or longer.” When changing a password, should make the changes on Oct.
They contribute the raise to Coffee comes in different sizes Currently there are three sepa- there are clearly defined require- 9, by Oct. 10, M-Q last names
the energy and dairy price in- giving reason to the different rate accounts and passwords for ments to which each student will should have completed changes
creases. prices between the two on-cam- each student, faculty and admin- have to adhere. and on Oct. 11, R-Z last names
Because of these increases, all pus shops. istrator: An WebMail password, A student’s new password must change passwords.
coffee shops have had to raise In a comparison of prices a WebAdvisor password and a must include three out of four If students run into any com-
prices, including the Coffee Bar between the Café Diem and the Blackboard password. elements: an upper case char- plication, resources will be avail-
at the bookstore and Café Diem Coffee Bar vary, depending on Junior Mike Temple finds acter, a lower case character, a able to help.
located in the library. what you purchase. having to change all the pass- numbers or a symbol. “Everyone has the ability to
The Coffee Bar and Café At Café Diem the prices are words ridiculous. Passwords also must be at least change their own password, and
Diem carry the Starbucks brand lower for cappuccinos and café “My bank doesn’t even require eight characters in length and we have supplied multiple meth-
of coffee, which explains the mochas, but with espressos and me to change my information cannot contain any part of your ods to do the change,” Frownfel-
5 cents price increase that oc- specialty coffees, the bookstore that much, and that information username. ter said. “Anyone having issues
curred at the beginning of this has them beat. is more important,” Temple Students will not be with changing their password
school year. The two shops do not antici- said. permitted to reuse the same can contact the help desk or the
“We have to compensate so we pate another price increase. Junior Meghan Reese agreed password for four consecutive ResTech in their area.”
don’t lose money,” said Coffee “We are still cheaper than Star-
Bar Manager Kathleen Crane. bucks,” said Coffee Bar student
Before the beginning of the
2007 fall term commenced, the
manager Kyle Scully.
Neither shop has noticed a
Police and Safety Log
prices were all adjusted for the decrease in sales because of the Criminal Mischief Harrassment Disorderly Conduct
increase. There have been no increase in prices and are not Parking Lot #21 Parking Lot #8 3924 Lewis Ave.
increases since the initial rise. worried.
Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 25
Both on-campus coffee shops “People still need their caf-
are trying to keep their prices feine,” said Scully.
Pending Investigation Case closed Case closed
PAGE 4 NEWS Oct. 3, 2007

Sept. 11 survivor tells story laker briefs


Sept. 11 he decided that in order posite way.
By Elizabeth Maier
to survive in the business world One firefighter in particular Soul-Full Living
Contributing writer
of NYC he would need to learn sticks out in Hingson’s mind who Noted author Thomas Moore will visit Mercyhurst College
to navigate around the WTC, the he passed on the 30th floor. The on Tuesday, Oct. 9, to share his insights on “Living a Soul-full
Destruction, devastation and streets of NYC and the subway firefighter offered to send help Life in a Soul-full World” at a free, public lecture at 8 p.m. in
death are some adjectives Ameri- system. for Hingson. the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center.
cans use to describe the tragedies “I would test myself by getting “I told him that we were fine
of Sept. 11. purposefully lost in the WTC and I didn’t need assistance,”
However despite the horrific Towers,” said Hingson. “Even- recalled Hingson. “The fireman Friends of the College Art Show
events of the day, valuable les- tually, I learned shortcuts that pet Roselle and she gave him The Second Annual Friends of the College Art Show is
sons were also learned. many of my co-workers didn’t some kisses before he continued on display in Old Main daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through
The strength of teamwork and even know existed.” up the stairs. That was probably Nov. 16.
unity was shown as firefighters, Hingson is grateful he made the last unconditional love that - lakernet.mercyhurst.edu

police officers and average citi- the decision to learn his way man was ever given. Out of ev-
zens joined together around the around the WTC, as it was a erything that happened that day,
nation to deal with a crisis.
No one can better testify to the
major factor in his survival of
the Sept. 11 attacks.
that memory will always stick
with me.” The Merciad has an
immediate opening for
power of teamwork than Sept. 11 “I even studied the emergency Hingson and the others exited
survivor, Michael Hingson. protocol evacuation and fire the WTC without a problem but
Hingson spoke to Mercyhurst drills because I knew that if I encountered difficulty as they
College on Thursday, Sept. 27,
about his experience escaping the
New York City disaster.
wanted to live independently I
would have to know all those
headed toward the parking lot
by Tower Two. NEWS EDITOR
things,” he said. “On Sept. 11 “I heard a small rumble then
Unlike most survivors Hing- all that teamwork, decision mak- a deafening roar. A police man

All interested
son was born blind, which makes ing and independently knowing yelled at us to get out. I immedi-
his story even more compelling. everything about the WTC came ately knew the building was going
Through teamwork he and his into play.” to fall so I turned Roselle 180
guide dog, Roselle, were able to
safely escape from the 78th floor
Hingson, his co-worker and
Roselle were on the 78th floor of
degrees around and we ran for
our lives,” Hingson said.
candidates should
of Tower One of the World
Trade Center while leading oth-
the North Tower meeting with
a few guests on the morning of
Michael’s knowledge of the
area surrounding the towers contact Joshua Wilwohl
ers to safety.
“In order for a blind person to
Sept. 11.
Around 8:45 a.m. Hingson felt
enabled him to outrun the col-
lapsing building. He gave Roselle at editormerciad@
mercyhurst.edu
live independently, it is necessary the building shake and heard a commands where to go and to-
for the person to form a team “muffled explosion,” Hingson gether they found refuge.
with a guide dog,” Hingson said. explained. He and the others After listening to Hingson’s
“It was my job to tell Roselle originally thought it was an lectures, Freshmen Erica Beidler
where to go and it was her job
to take me there safely.”
earthquake.
What Hingson was not aware
said, “My perspective of people
who are blind has changed. I give MAJOR FAIR
Sophomore Litza Coello said, of at the time was that American them a lot of credit for what they
“I found it ironic that among Airlines Flight 11 had hit Tower have to go through.” Join us at the annual Major Fair
ourselves teamwork is so hard One between the 93rd and 99th Sophomore Libny Tovar said, Wednesday, October 10 from
to do and yet he was easily able floor. “I realized that all too often girls
8:00PM – 9:00PM.
to form a strong connection with Hingson explained that he worry about how they are too
his dog.” quickly went to his office to fat or ugly, when really we are Open to all students who are Undeclared and
Coello along with many other get Roselle before the situation blessed with many abilities we to any student wishing to explore changing
students attended Hingson’s turned more dire. take for granted.” their major or declaring a minor.
speech, where he shared his “Suddenly the floor dropped Hingson wanted students to Most departments will be participating at the
remarkable experience. six to seven feet. [My co-worker] understand that being responible
fair, and representatives will be available to
Hingson, the executive sales reacted saying he could see fire for your choices and their conse-
manager of Quantum Corpora- and paper flying everywhere,” quences is important. answer questions about the major, its
tion Specialized Disaster Recov- Hingson said. “From listening to my speech, requirements, job and graduate opportunities
ery Computer Backup, was doing Hingson, Roselle the others I hope to show why taking as and placement rates of graduates.
business in WTC Tower One on traveled safely down 78 flights much control of our own lives Food and soft drinks will be available to all
Sept. 11. of stairs. On the way down, they as possible is a good thing,” said
in attendance.
Hingson explained that before passed firefighters going the op- Hingson.
Oct. 3, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 5

Cafeteria Hotline
caters to students
cafeteria is not serving, I call
By Kelly Logan
the hotline,” said Rottenborn.
Staff writer
Many students have come to
realize that the hotline is only
At 11:30 am on a typical updated every once and a while
weekday at Mercyhurst College, and is inconsistent.
many students are beginning to Some students are not even
think about what they would aware that there is a hotline or
like to do for lunch. how to use it.
The choices are simple: either Freshman Matthew Maselko
Contributed Photo
wait until board equivalency was one of those students who Mercyhurst students gather for Amnesty International meeting.
begins at noon at the Laker, or was unaware of the hotline’s

Amnesty Internationl seeks


head to Egan Cafeteria and get existence.
immediate gratification. “I would love knowing what
This decision can be challeng- is being served at the cafeteria,”
ing if the menu options at the
cafeteria for that particular day
are unknown.
Maselko said. “The suspense
of not knowing what is going in
my stomach is unbearable.”
to promote world peace
However, there is one thing Tyrone Moore, associate sophomore Rachel Porter, who change,” she said. “Some of the
By Carla Hart
that makes this decision a little vice president of admissions, will continue the tradition of most valuable things you learn
Staff writer
easier on students: the Cafeteria oversees the dining services awareness and activism. are through other people.”
Hotline. department, which is in charge Campus minister Amanda Ellen Koenig explained how
The Cafeteria Hotline is a of updating the hotline. We’re all human, right? Why Zechman serves as advisor for an active group effort works.
very beneficial tool for students Moore was unaware that the not get involved in human Amnesty International, taking After writing letters for an
to call and check what is on the hotline has not been updated rights? over for Sister Geri Rosinski. urgent action case, the Malay-
menu each day. and met with dining services. Be an activist for change and “Our program will educate sian government freed a pris-
The only trouble is, students He guaranteed that the hot- prepare to be vocal. Amnesty the community on current oner of conscience.
who have called over the last line updates would be effective International is a non-partisan social justice issues. Two of the “People seem to get stuck in
several months have heard immediately. organization funded by dona- major strengths of the group this Mercyhurst bubble, not
announcements for the menu “If we are going to have a tions from its members and include energy and a passion to thinking activism works, but it
of April 18, 2007. hotline, it should be updated supporters around the world. serve others,” Zechman said. does work,” Koenig said..
This information is not useful on a day-to-day basis,” Moore AI tackles serious issues Rosinski, last year’s faculty However, your voice needs to
to someone inquiring about a said. such as genocide, torture and advisor, credits the group for be heard to count.
lunch or dinner menu in Sep- Moore also noted that the the release of prisoners of collaboration and open com- “Justice is on an individual
tember. department has been working conscience, men, women and munication. level. Continued commitment
William Rottenborn, a senior on their website to regularly children imprisoned because “They were able to do joint from everyone is needed,”
accounting major, has pur- post menu items online. of their beliefs, ethnic origins, projects with other groups Evanoff said.
chased a meal plan since his Both the website and the sex, race, or language, provided that had peace, justice and Waylings encouraged over 30
freshman year. hotline will be modernized and that they have neither used or world issues congruent to AI, students, the majority fresh-
“If I want to know what the running efficiently soon. advocated violence. such as their efforts with the men, to maintain solidarity
Not motivated? How about a Social Work Club for their throughout the year.
bear hug? Mercyhurst College Darfur Fund Raiser project “We could change the world

Court:
Homecoming winners: seniors and AI members, Sean last spring,” Rosinski explained. if every meeting was like this,
Waylings and Jason Nowacin- “They are also open to all new he said.”
Ben Van Balen King: ski will soon be wearing their members and immediately AI Campaigns, such as Make
Kyle Scully orange and blue Grateful Dead include them in their very egali- Some Noise and Instant Karma,
John Wayner Keith Nemeth bear costumes, promoting this tarian leadership. They work are taking justice to an imperial
Mary Wallenhorst year’s events, which include hard and everyone seems to level through the universal lan-
Kelly Cofrancisco Queen: AmnesTEA, Banned Books enjoy each other.” guage of music.
Stephanie Alward Marissa Starin Week and Jamnesty, a concert Evanoff agreed. Artists around the world
Michelle LaSlavic benefit with food and sound. “We’re a human rights group. are singing the lyrics of John
Stacey Minchin Senior and AI president Patty We have to be able to harmo- Lennon to stop human rights
Evanoff will pass the role to nize within our group to initiate abuses.
PAGE 6 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007

I Food Fix
With Meg
ERI Personally, I think that you
can eat breakfast at anytime of
high in important nutrients, as
well as some meat that adds
the day. protein will make the omelet
Contributed photo Not only is breakfast a great good for you.
Patti’s pizza is just a hop, skip and jump from campus. meal, but it is also very well bal- Peppers, cheese, ham, and
anced and will provide a great turkey are common favorites.
amount of nutrients. However, be very careful of
Traditional favorites at Patti’s Pizza If you are looking for some-
thing that is easy to make and
added calories when choosing
meat like bacon or sausage.
Open seven days a week, be picked up. that will help clean out your Add some toast and enjoy a
By Shelley Turk
Sunday thru Thursday from 11 That means for all of the fridge a little bit, think about breakfast favorite comfort food
Staff writer
a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and freshmen out there, call from making an omelet, in which you any time of the day.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the your residence and take a stroll. can add any ingredients.
Mercyhurst campus does Pizzeria offers subs and sand- It should be ready by the time Adding vegetables that are -Meghan Dolney
its best to bring the students wiches ranging in price from you arrive.
different food options year $3.75 to $4.35. “Patti’s is nice because it’s so
after year.
The Galley is now serving
Junior Alex Nees Van Baalen
lives near Patti’s and enjoys its
close to campus. That makes
it very convenient,” said senior
Everything Omelets
Smith’s juicy hot dogs and the close proximity to campus. Megan Shoup.
Subconnection is wrapping “The chicken parm sub is Then make the decision to Ingredients
up new combos like Chicken my favorite, and Patti’s is great eat your order in the clean,
Bacon Ranch. because for only 75 cents more spacious dining area or truck it 6 eggs
But sometimes you just get you can upgrade to a large, back to your dorm where you ½ small onion
tired of that same sizzling salad including extra meat and extra can make all of your friends ½ lb. cooked bacon
day after day. cheese,” Van Baalen said. jealous. 1 cup cheese (your choice)
With the weather still com- Patti’s menu includes pizza, So if you are looking for ½ small green pepper
fortably warm, venture just off wings, which can come in a something to break the mo- 1 cup mushrooms
campus to Patti’s Pizza. variety of flavors, and salads notonous schedule of Laker Pepper (to taste)
Located at the corner of 37th ranging from small to large. and cafeteria food, hop on over
and Pine just behind Arby’s,
Salt (to taste)
Call ahead at 814-456-2270 to Patti’s Pizza for their famous
Patti’s offers a great dining ex- with your order and in about chicken parmesan sub or a grab Stick of butter
perience with casual service. 15 minutes it can be ready to a pizza to go.
Directions
Get to know... 1.) Beat two eggs together in a small bowl and
set aside. Each omelet will consist of two eggs
and you will need to mix them separately for each
Name: Megan Jell omelet.
Year: Post Bachelor 2.) Heat some of the butter in a skillet and
Major: Art Education cook the peppers, onions, mushrooms in the pan
Hometown: Erie, Pa. until they are tender.
3.) In another skillet, heat some more butter
Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Small class and wait for the pan to get hot. When it is hot, add
sizes the cooked mixture, as well as the beaten eggs and
Least Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Old bacon. Make sure that egg has coated the entire
art facilities skillet.
Activites: Art education club, The Empty Bowls 4.) Let the egg cook until the bottom of the
Project, tall ship sailor, working on the U.S. Brig omelet is stiff and you are able to fold it in half.
Megan Jell Niagara Add the cheese before folding.
Oct. 3, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 7

Organic cotton’s
stylish introduction
By Sandy Watro
show took place in Paris, and
Laker Fall Term Inn
had more than 4,000 visitors,
Staff writer
a 54 percent increase in atten-
dance from last year. Galley Grill Dinner:
S-Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Social responsibility is defined Organic fabrics are gaining
as, “The recognition more attention in the U.S. M- Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Lunch:
that business recently, as T- Crab Cake Sandwich
M-Pierogies
activities well. W- Ziti with Red Sauce
h ave a n T- Taco Salad
Th- Steak Sandwich
impact on W- BBQ Rib Sandwich
F- French Dip Sandwich
society and Th- Chicken Patty Sandwich
the consider- S - Finger Sub
F- Sizzle Salad
ation of that
S- Southwest Burger
impact in busi-
ness making.” Hours of Operation:
The fashion Board Specials Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
world seems Lunch $4.75 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
to neglect Dinner $5.50
this area,
The Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
process of
as it is
har vesting
ver y
much
organic fibers
entails not using
Laker Express
profit
pesticides, which Sandwiches, Wraps,
a n d
import ori-
are lethal and Look for Laker Express Salads, Ready Made
kill an average of Dinners
ented, while simul-
200,000 workers in Minute Meals!
taneously neglecting the
developing countries
working conditions of its inter- Board Equivalency Available:
each year.
national employees.
“If organic cotton saves the
It is time this is put to a stop. 11:30 a.m.-8:00p.m.
life of one person by forgoing
Last year, on the committee
of the Ethical Fashion Show,
the use of pesticides, then it Hours of Operation:
is well worth it,” said junior Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
out of the 60 designers that Board Specials
Michael Bambrick.
participated world wide, there Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
In the U.S., retailers like H&M, Lunch $4.75
were only two designers from
the U.S. that fit the ethical stan-
Nike and Timberland have Saturday & Sunday Closed
agreed to introduce organic Dinner $5.50
dards code.
cotton into their clothing.
This is surprisingly alarm-
Keep in mind that organic
ingly, due to the fact that the Special Features
United States is a technologi-
cally advanced nation.
cotton costs 10 to 30 per-
cent more than regular cotton Subconnection Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59
because of how it is made.
The majority of the design-
“I would purchase organic
other wraps $5.79
ers came from France and 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99
cotton if my finances permit-
Nigeria, as well as designers
ted. Right now, I need to worry 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 other wraps $ 4.19
from Canada, our neighbor to
about my day-to-day nutritional
the North.
substance,” said senior Andrea
This movement is rapidly
Bodnar. Hours of Operation:
growing. In fact according to
Organic cotton clearly does Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs:
the Co-operative Bacnk Ethical Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00p.m.
have its benefits, but many
Consumerism report, organic,
penny-pinching students find
6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
recycled and/or fair-trade items 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00
themselves asking, “Is it really Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
are expected to grow in the
worth forgoing my last bowl of
United Kingdom by 81 million
chicken ramen noodles?”
dollars.
The most recent fashion Photo credit: http://www.timberland.com/sm---kw-organic.html
PAGE 8 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007

Louie the Laker a ’Hurst tradition someone tells me that I was “It was falling apart and most
By Stacey Minchin
the sixth man on the team. people couldn’t tell what it was
Staff writer
Maybe one basket was different supposed to be. I like the new
because the crowd was cheer- one much better and think
We have all seen him dancing ing and the team got excited,” it’s cool that he has different
around the football field, cheer- Armstrong said in a Merciad jerseys to wear to the sporting
ing at the basketball games and article published in 1984. events.”
simply trying to get the crowd Inspired by Crazy Dave’s In an attempt to increase
hyped up, but have you ever enthusiasm, his successor as school spirit, our very own
wondered where our spirited President of MSG, Michael Laker leaders have done just
Laker mascot came from? Kelly suggested the first idea that.
Most Mercyhurst College for a mascot. Current President of MSG
students may not realize that According to Tom Billings- Marissa Starin said, “You want
the Laker that they see hanging ley, Executive Vice President school spirit? Louie the Laker
around the athletic games has for Administration, a contest is the perfect man for the
come a long way from earlier was held in the Merciad in job.”
years when he was missing 1987 to come up with a school So the next time you hear
an ear. mascot. someone ask how our mascot
Contributed photo
This new and improved Darcy Kemp, Director of became a Laker, you can simply Mercyhurst Mascot, Louie the Laker, meets up with
mascot was first launched in the Student Union, thinks that tell them to thank their fellow Mercyhurst alum and former president Dan Schuler.
the spring of 2006. But where having a mascot is a great way students for a job well done.
exactly did the idea for a Mer- to increase student spirit.
cyhurst Laker come from and “Some students feel school
who is responsible? spirit by watching an athletic Mercyhurst’s Annual
The inspiration for an ener- game and for others it may
getic leader originally came
from the President of MSG,
Dave Armstrong, informally
be participating in clubs and
organizations,” Kemp said.
“When Mercyhurst Student
Study Abroad
Night
known by many as “Crazy Government (MSG) decided to
Dave.” address the issue of increasing
On February 3, 1984, the school spirit, they felt that one
Merciad published an article way would be through a new
about this fearless leader, Arm- and improved mascot.” Wednesday, October 24th
strong, and his ability to fire up Similarly, in the fall of 2005, 8:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
crowds at every game. Dan Schuler, then President Zurn Hall, Room 114.
Known for his strange outfit, of MSG, wanted a new design
Crazy Dave always attended the concept for the Laker to help For more information contact
men’s basketball games wearing increase school spirit. Eric Evans
a headdress called a Wompkin “Louie the Laker was designed in the International Student Center
Pumpkin. and named by students and has
The plastic, balloon-like bull since been a presence at athletic
on his head amused the many events and even new student
students who attended the orientation,” Kemp said. “I’m
games. really proud of MSG for this
“Although Dave likes to see an initiative. I believe that school
excited crowd, he enjoys involv- spirit gets better each year
ing the crowd in his actions. because of projects like Louie
That makes the game worth- the Laker and through MSG’s
while,” said Debbie Hison, consistent activities sponsored
Merciad writer in 1984. by its Spirit Club.”
Armstrong, on the other Senior Coral Vedder thinks
hand, enjoyed cheering on the that the change in Mercyhurst’s
Lakers because of the differ- mascot was long overdue.
ence he felt he was making in “Our new mascot’s appear-
the game. ance is a big improvement
“It is my greatest thrill when from the old one,” Vedder said.
Oct. 3, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 9

Many college students forced


to get outside jobs for cash
Mercyhurst students with jobs stay at school and work for the
By Amanda Antenucci
have work study, some of them same wage as I’m getting now,”
Staff writer
would rather not work at all. Thomas said.
With the new wages, personal Similarly, senior Danny
As the song goes, “She works award amounts and the jobs O’Shurak decided to only work
hard for the money.” the school offers, sophomore late nights at a local bar instead
Senior Nicole Gambone is Andrea Conlon said she is not of during the day.
like many students who are making nearly enough of what “I have to work nights,”
forced to pick up full or part- she needs. O’Shurak said. “Plus, I can’t
Anthony Martin photo time jobs in addition to busy “I like that my job is within work too much during the week
The fitness center offers many classes including spinning. class schedules. walking distance,” Conlon because school comes before

Trim and tone


Gambone is a waitress at Wild said. “I also like that the school work.”
Cards Grill and Sports Bar. increased the pay, but it is still Many students can only work
“It’s hectic to balance work not as much as I made over the on the weekends due to intense
and school, but just takes time- summer, as much as a thriving class schedules preventing time
The back of the fitness center management skills,” she said. college student needs.” during the week.
By Carly Lyons
features a free-weight and “My work is nice and lenient The pros and cons to an off The most common jobs that
Staff writer
dumbbell room, complete with scheduling.” campus job are equal, as well. college students have are in
with free weights, squatting Many students argue, how- Sophomore Michelle Thomas retail sales in either clothing or
Whether it’s taking an early racks, bench presses and other ever, that off-campus jobs still works retail part time at the technology, office jobs for work
morning walk around the equipment. take time away from their busy Millcreek Mall. study or working as a server at
campus or running laps in Finally, an aerobics room schedules. She likes the higher pay, more a restaurant.
Garvey Park, it seems that with marley floor and full With the pressure from tough hours and the discount, but Senior Jenna Fitch works at
many students are trying to stay length mirror, a multi-purpose courses, many students find it says the down-side is that the Nunzi’s restaurant as a bar-
fit and exercise. room with padded floors and hard to balance outside jobs hours are not as flexible as work tender.
Thankfully, students need a punching bag for kickbox- with school work. study hours, and that she has to “I have to work during the
not look farther than the Mer- ing, boxing and grappling, and That leaves the question, “Is use gas and time to drive off week often because I need the
cyhurst Fitness and Recreation a spinning room can also be it even worth it for a few extra campus to Peach Street. money,” she said. “Nunzi’s is a
Center. found at the fitness center. dollars a week?” “It’s nice to get away some- good place to work and they are
Located next to the Sports “It’s nice that the gym has While it seems that most times, but it would be nice to coopertive with school.”
Medicine Complex and east of many options to choose from,
the Hermann Union, the fitness whether it’s running, biking, or
center houses many facilities. free weights,” Fink said. Fall premiere week kicks off with success
These facilities can be utilized Additionally, the fitness center
by Mercyhurst students, fac- offers a wide variety of classes, new show to test out,” Shoup [character] Burke was taken off
By Jen Gilea
ulty, administration, staff and including spinning, boxing and said. “This year, I tried Private of the show.”
Features editor
alumni, seven days a week. kickboxing and a plethora of Practice because I knew it was a Nonetheless, even when char-
“I really appreciate that the aerobics programs. spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy.” acters are added or written
center is open for such a long Some of the aerobics classes As if students needed another Despite substantial success off in the script, fans tend to
time during the day and I have include Pilates, hip-hop and distraction from their studies. from new programs on differ- stay devoted to their favorite
many chances to get in there,” body sculpting. With the onslaught of tele- ent networks, it was the veter- shows.
said freshman Joe Fink. Senior Sharon Proy has taken vision’s fall premiere week, ans that really stole the show. Now that fall premiere week
The fitness center includes Pilates classes in the past. new shows debuted and old Grey’s Anatomy, which has is over, it remains to be seen
a cardio center, complete with “Pilates is fun and the instruc- favorites made their highly been hugely popular in its first whether or not shows will
steppers, cycles, treadmills, tors are very good,” Proy said. anticipated returns. three seasons, premiered with continue to be exciting and
rowing machines and ellipti- In addition to the Fitness and Some of the new shows that good reviews and high ratings captivating for audiences.
cal trainers, along with weight Recreation Center, students can got high ratings include NBC’s on Thursday night. “I’m looking forward to
training circuits, free-weight take advantage of the Mercy- Bionic Woman and ABC’s Pri- Other favorites include watching how each storyline
equipment and a stretching hurst Ice Center, which was vate Practice. NBC’s Heroes, FOX’s House of each show plays out and
area. just renovated during the past Mercyhurst College senior and CBS’s CSI. unfolds,” Shoup said.
Additionally, students can use summer. Megan Shoup admits that she Senior Monica Porostosky Most shows run from Sep-
one of the two multi-purpose Starting on Oct. 13, the Ice loves to watch her shows. said that she loved the pre- tember into the spring, and can
courts for basketball and vol- Center will have scheduled “During premiere week, I miere of Grey’s, although she be seen on major networks in
leyball. open skate sessions usually pick out at least one was “really disappointed that the primetime segments.
PAGE 10 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2007

Distance makes the heart grow fonder


ples keep any phone and/or
By Allie Miniri
internet dates that they set up.
Staff writer
Establishing time for each
other will help to keep trust in
Going away to college while the relationship.
your significant other goes “My boyfriend was from a
somewhere else, or is still in different country, so we dated
high school, is a hard thing while we were both at Mer-
to do. cyhurst,” said a junior who
Before you leave, you have wished to remain anonymous.
long talks to decide if you want “The most difficult part was
to try to make it work. over school breaks when we
That’s right, you have com- couldn’t visit each other.”
mitted yourself to a long-dis- Couples far apart must make
tance relationship; your family time to spend together.
and friends have tried to talk The longer a couple is apart,
you out of it, but you are com- the less they will have to talk
mitted to making this relation- about on the phone or com-
ship work. puter, making conversations
Good for you. redundant after some time.
One of the most difficult Many students in long-dis-
situations a student can face tance relationships like to watch
is having a long-term relation- the same movie and talk about Scoot Williams photo

ship. it afterward, or go to the beach For some students, college means being separated from significant others and attempting
As if the stress of everyday and look at the stars while to survive a long-distance relationship.
college life isn’t enough, a talking to each other on the
long-distance relationship can phone.
lead to uncertainty and distrust
between two people forced
Remember to show each
other how much you care about
Earn Something Special
At Someplace Special
apart from each other. each other; that’s why you have
Many couples are successful committed to a long-distance
in handling a long-distance relationship in the first place, Spring Break Travel,
relationship, while others are right? Holiday Gifts,
not fully committed to remain Send each other love notes Tuition And Textbooks
trusting. (hand-written letters are espe-
Junior Haylie Starin thinks cially thoughtful), or surprise A team from Blair Customer Services will and Orchard Brands’ customers across the
be at Mercyhurst College from 10 a.m. country and guide them through the ordering
that long-distance relationships your significant other with a to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, in the process.
can work. special visit when you can. Student Union to explain the benefits of
“Sometimes, long-distance It can be difficult to know part-time employment as a Blair customer
service representative. Team members
relationships even make a rela- how much people care when will be able to answer your questions,
tionship stronger because the they are so far apart, but simple take applications, and help you explore
distance makes you realize just gestures can keep the relation- the possibilities that can be yours at Blair. At Blair, our customer service representatives
Students who complete an employment enjoy:
how much you miss that person ship strong. application will be entered in a drawing to • Competitive pay rate of $8.51 per hour
and how much they mean to Long-distance relationships win an iPod Shuffle. • Discounts at Orchard Brands
you,” Starin said. are difficult for everybody, companies, including Blair, Appleseeds,
Blair’s merger with Orchard Norm Thompson Outfitters, Sahalie,
If students are willing to and there may be moments Brands has increased Solutions, Haband, The Tog Shop, and
make it work, there are a few when it feels hopeless, but it’s opportunities for area Draper’s & Damon’s
tips for success. important to remember that it college students to earn • Consideration for fulltime
extra money through employment
First, people must establish is possible. evening and weekend • Short-term commitment with
trust with each other. There are Web sites that give work as seasonal opportunities for continued employment
It is especially important ideas of how to remain close customer service following peak seasons
representatives at • Flexible work schedules
when a couple is not together to those loved ones who are our call centers. Our • Modern, pleasant office environments
that they tell each other their far apart. customer service
schedules and know when they For more tips and advice, representatives If the opportunity to earn some extra money
r e c e i v e this school year is appealing, consider the
can reach one another. check out www.lovingyou. telephone opportunities at Blair’s Erie Customer Service
Also it is beneficial that cou- com. orders from Blair Center. EOE
Oct. 3, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11

tHe Explore entertainment in Erie


BuZz By Ashley Pastor
Contributing writer
OCT. 3. The Sea and
“There is nothing to do in
Cake. Beachland Ball-
Erie.” It has been said many
room, Cleveland.
times, but is this really the case?
An exploration of the arts in
OCT. 3. Pat McGee
Erie shows that contrary to the
Band, Josh Kelley. House
all-too-common grumblings,
of Blues, Cleveland.
Erie is home to a host of
entertainment.
OCT. 25. The Saints.
Dr. Albert Glinsky, professor
Beachland Ballroom,
of music said, “It’s possible
Cleveland.
to find something fun and
stimulating whenever students
NOV. 2. Comedy. Jim
have time to explore the arts.”
Breuer. Louis C. Cole
“Throughout my years as
Auditorium, Edinboro
an Erie resident, I have been
University. $20.
amazed at the number of world
Scoot Williams photo
class performers who have made The Erie Playhouse is located at 13 W. and 10th St. in Erie.
NOV. 2. Jimmy Eat
their way to our local stages,
World. House of Blues, and dance departments. along with lectures. The Warner Theater is a rich
and, needless to say, I am always
Cleveland. A closer look at the arts in The Roadhouse Theater piece of Erie history and will
proud of the high level of local
talent that we witness here on a Erie shows that the city is in offers contemporary theatrical continue to play a large role in
N OV. 2 . E n t e r t h e fact rich in culture, playing host performances. The Roadhouse supporting the arts in Erie.
regular basis,” he said.
Haggis. Beachland Ball- to a number museums, theaters also has a coffeehouse, where The Lake Erie Ballet Company,
Art professor Camille Nischal
room, Cleveland. playhouses and independent local musicians, magicians and which includes Mercyhurst
agrees.
“Having lived, traveled and theater productions in addition other artists can perform in a dance majors, performs “The
NOV. 4. GWAR, Horse to those on campus. cabaret setting. Nutcracker” at the Warner every
studied the arts in other U.S.
the Band. Town Ball- “While Erie can’t boast A feature of the Roadhouse December.
cities such as New York City,
room, Buffalo. the sheer number of cultural is the Great Lakes Independent The Erie Philharmonic also
New Haven and Philadelphia, I
find myself really appreciating offerings of larger cities like Film Festival. The Festival is performs at the Warner Theater
NOV. 10. Sick of ItAll. Cleveland and Pittsburgh, a considered to be one of the 100 on a seasonal basis.
the many cultural and artistic
Agora Theatre, Cleve- quick glance at the Times-News best film festivals in the world. The Erie Philharmonic works
opportunities available right here
land. Showcase section on Thursdays The Erie Playhouse is a to strengthen the community
in Erie,” Nischal said. “There are
many of us here who have lived will indicate how many arts and theater that produces a number and region by providing high-
NOV. 11. Chris Cornell. entertainment programs are of Broadway-style musicals and quality live orchestra concerts
in larger cities and have come
House of Blues, Cleve- available here on any given night productions. and programs that enrich,
back to actively participate in
land. of the week, and on weekends,” The goal of the theater is entertain and educate people of
local arts opportunities.”
Dance Chair Tauna Hunter Glisky said. to provide opportunities for all ages.
NOV. 16. Stiff Little Fin- Glinsky named several students to participate in all The Erie Civic Music
said that there are several ways
gers. Grog Shop, Cleve- entertainment opportunities areas of theatrical production. Association can also be credited
to stay informed about what is
land. to look into, including the Currently two Mercyhurst with bringing the arts to Erie.
going on in Erie.
“I would suggest that students Erie Art Museum’s Jazz/New College students and one faculty Booking acts in various
NOV. 17. Motion City Music Series, the Erie Chamber member are performing at locations such as the Warner
regularly check the Web sites
Soundtrack. Town Ball- Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, the Playhouse in “Thoroughly Theater and the Erie Civic
enjoyerie.com and goerie.com
room, Buffalo. Lake Erie Ballet and the Warner Modern Millie.” Center, musicians like Chris
for all that is going on in Erie
and even more importantly Theater. The Warner Theatre in Erie Daughtry and Johnny Cash’s
NOV. 24. World’s Largest The Erie Art Museum is is home to a wide scope of brother are scheduled to come
the unending offering of arts
Disco. Buffalo Conven- dedicated to the promotion performers. Built in 1931, it is and perform.
events, films, lectures and
tion Center, Buffalo. and advancement of visual arts. one of very few historic theaters The Music Association also
sporting events scheduled on
the Mercyhurst college campus,” It is a non-profit museum that of its kind. books a number of classical
NOV. 28. Shonen Knife. houses over 4,000 pieces of art. The Warner Brothers performers from around the
said Hunter.
Grog Shop, Cleveland. The Museum runs 18 to themselves commissioned it to world, including he Transiberian
Mercyhurst hosts its own film
and concert series and presents 20 different exhibits annually. be built for one million dollars Orchestra which will perform at
Courtesy of Goerie.com Guided group tours are offered during the Depression Era. the Warner this January.
concerts by the college’s music
PAGE 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 3, 2007

’Hurst friends always welcome


By Stacey Minchin
Contributing writer

The second annual “Friends


of the College Art Show” is
now hanging in Old Main.
Organized by Mary Gamble,
wife of President Tom Gamble,
the art exhibit is a showcase of
talent done by alumni, former
professors, friends of the
college and numerous other
PAC photo individuals who are affiliated
“Talk to Me” premiers today at the PAC. with the college community.
According to Mary Gamble,

Film to show at PAC she wanted to convey the idea


that friends of the college are
always welcome back. Scoot Williams photo

brother in the same prison. “Last fall, I made a list of Old Main displays art created by friends of the college.
By Megan O’Hare
The man was Dewey Hughes, people connected to the college
Staff writer One artist, Susan Kemenyffy, tool that enables him to capture
program director of WOL, and asked them to contribute
a popular radio station in art for the exhibit,” she said. taught printmaking at the college. great moments in life.
In a time in history where Washington, D.C. that was This is the second year that She is debuting a pair of her “Moments are lost if you
civil rights were questioned looking for a morning show artists have showcased their own prints called “Gardens and don’t capture them and that
and African-Americans were host to connect with African- work in Old Main, with nearly Innocence Lost” and “Prague, excited me, being there at the
viewed as the “lesser” of the American listeners. 80 pieces throughout the first Beyond the Charles: Go With a right place at the right time,”
races, Petey Greene played by Hughes told Petey to call floor hallways. Smile.” said Halmi.
Don Cheadle in the film “Talk him when he got out of prison The purpose of the art “My inspiration comes from Some of the art will be added
to Me” overcame a troubled because he may be able to find exhibit was to showcase what life. Who you meet and where to the college’s permanent
past to become one of the a job for him. While Petey goes on at the college, in honor you go gives me inspiration.” collection, which will hang
most prominent figures in considered this offer an in as a of Sister Angelica Cummings. Kemenyffy said. “I used to take throughout different buildings
Washington, D.C. during the DJ at the radio station, Hughes “The idea is to see things care of people’s gardens and on campus.
60’s. contemplated a lower-level job. changing so people don’t get when I couldn’t do it anymore, If you would like to see the
To succeed as an African- Hughes was the first person to bored with the same images the gardens would die after a new art hanging in the halls of
American man in the media recognize Petey’s ability to reach every year,” she said year, which is how I came up Old Main, the works can be
during this decade was extremely out to the African-American She also said the art has with the idea for my one piece.” viewed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
difficult. However Petey not audience. Hughes and Petey brought more people into Old Another individual who is daily until Nov. 16.
only succeeded, but he became began to form a close friendship Main and she loves to hear showcasing art is Tom Halmi,
an icon that would last for
generations to come.
as Hughes attempted to manage
Petey’s career as a standup.
students comments as they walk
through the halls.
whose artwork consists of three
pictures taken while sailing on STSTRAVEL.COM
The Chicago Sun Times Hughes told Petey “You say the “The art works raises the Niagara. Join America’s #1
said, “Don Cheadle gives a things I’m afraid to say and I do questions; it does what art is “All three have validity in Student Tour Operator
fascinating performance as a the things you’re afraid to do.” supposed to do,” said Gamble. doing something different,”
man able to step out of a cell Entertainment Weekly said, Junior Hayley O’Hare said, “I Halmi said.
and into a broadcast booth, but “ ‘Talk to Me’ digs into the think the art is neat; I like how it He chose to showcase this
not sure where to step next.” relationship between Petey changes and it makes the college series of pictures in Old Main
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Dewey, whose love/hate, unique.” because of the Laker theme at
“Petey” Greene began his career street/suit tension expresses Another student, Heather the college.
in a most unusual fashion. After what the movie presents as the Donovan, said, “I think it’s Halmi said, “the motif CANCUN, ACAPULCO, JAMAICA,
being sentenced to 10 years in central emotional rift in African kind of cool that we don’t have mimics the Lake and the subject BAHAMAS, PUERTO VALLARTA,
prison for armed robbery, he American life.” all the traditional religious art of being on a ship just seemed SOUTH PADRE, FLORIDA, CRUISES
quickly gained the respect of his “Talk to Me” will show at the work that you would think a to fit.”
fellow inmates by becoming the PAC today at 2 and 8 p.m. Catholic school would have. Halmi enjoys art because of Sell Trips, Earn Cash STUDENT
TRAVEL
prison’s disc jockey. Tickets are free for Mercyhurst It’s something that people are the beauty behind it. He says he & Travel Free www.ststravel.com SERVICES
One day his luck changed College students with ID (One interested in and I like how it likes to share that beauty with 1-800-648-4849
when a man came to visit his ticket per ID). changes.” others and finds the camera as a www.ststravel.com
Oct. 3, 2007 OPINION PAGE 13

E-mail etiquette a must Not trying to start World War III


text of a conversation, so try ation than a general concern and then when you write your
By Ellen and keep it short and to the By Bill for your fellow students. I am reports biased or to the exact
Koenig point. Swafford enthusiastic that I gave the RAs regulation of every rule at the
Staff writer In the process of composing Staff writer something to talk about other college.
a message, let it sit for a moment than cartoons or video games. Just put yourself in the shoes
During some recent group before sending to be sure you In a matter of weeks, there Was my last article that large of of the person you are writing
e-mails that found their way to have adequately expressed your- has been a small division on a controversy? I am not trying up.
my inbox, I was surprised at the self. If anything can be inter- campus between RAs and the to initiate World War III. Here is your chance to calm
lack of etiquette some people preted in various manners, it is student body. This might lead to a Revenge down a bit and practice a little
have in the course of electronic better to clarify up front rather Many students have expressed of the Nerds ordeal. I thought discretion and maybe people
communication. than delay a process by having their feelings of mistreatment it was time to voice the opin- will not be so upset.
Within the college commu- to clarify later. by unprofessional student staff ion of many students who feel Go downtown and socialize
nity there is frequent e-mailing E-mail has been around long members. I can understand both the ResLife staff is more of a with others who are not RAs. It
between classmates and profes- enough that it is second nature sides. I am excited that several bureaucratic fraternity than a is your college experience and
sors. to most Internet savvy people. RAs responded to my article. I means of helping students. once it is gone, you will never
This translates into the work- In this case people have become appreciate your general concern I was simply stating that some get it back.
place through e-mail communi- lax and lazy in the correspon- for the student body. Most of of you might be sacrificing your This will be my last article
cation. Some companies even dence. you are true professionals and I social lives to perform your about ResLife, so continue to
adopted instant messaging to E-mail in all of its glory is not applaud you. duties as an RA. defend your side. My intent was
allow for faster communication the same as a face-to-face con- However, it is my belief that Life is not always about not to continue a written battle
between co-workers. versation, teleconference or dia- some of you are more con- black and white and following through the Merciad.
However it is often a poor logue during a telephone call. cerned with how many tassels every rule. Some of you might My idea is clear: relax and
idea to embarrass somebody Despite its glamour e-mail or pins you will wear at gradu- feel a little remorse every now enjoy college.
through clarification. In addi- does not promote the same
tion, electronic messages leave a emotions and reactions as real
paper trail that is often accessi- conversation.
ble, in many cases some e-mails Remember nine out of 10
are stored on a network server times someone at the other end
for up to ten years past the dele- of the e-mail has to understand
tion. what you are trying to say. Thus,
If you are bold enough to put say it clearly.
something in print, make sure
you are bold enough to say it in
person. Basic etiquette is neces- MATH LAB Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief editormerciad@mercyhurst.edu
sary. The practice has become Amy Zielinski & Casey Greene News Editors newsmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
known as “netiquette.” Jen Gildea Features Editor featuremerciad@mercyhurst.edu
With the increase in electronic
Located in the Merissa Frank Opinion Editor opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
communication, tones are diffi- Library 304 A & B Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors sportsmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
cult to decipher and faux pas are Nicole Cerilli A&E entertainmentmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
easy. For anyone who has ever Scoot Williams Photographer photomerciad@mercyhurst.edu
worked in an office, there is OPEN: Tiffany Cook Production Editor prodmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
an understanding of the office Sundays Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager admerciad@mercyhurst.edu
hierarchical system and basic Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor copymerciad@mercyhurst.edu
code of conduct.
through Lenore Skomal Advisor lskomal@mercyhurst.edu
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PAGE 14 OPINION Oct. 3, 2007

Diversity at the ’Hurst Candidates look grim The Good,


By Drew Henderson
At present the religious stud-
ies department still classifies
By Cameron Sabel
around we have a surprising lack
of actual credentials that would the Bad &
Contributing writer Contributing writer
Islam as a ‘Global Perspectives’ suggest that these people actu-
course. ally worthy of being president. the Ugly
One of Mercyhurst’s guid- It is the only religion taught If the presidential election On the Republican side, we
ing principles has always been a at Mercyhurst as such. Even were held right now, for whom have such gems as Rudy Giu-
focus on diversity. after many years of debate would you vote? Personally, I liani, who appears to be running The Good
If so, why is it that they seem and numerous petitions, they would not vote for any of the on the platform that because he
to ignore the Middle East and still refuse to acknowledge the terrible candidates that we’re was the mayor of New York on The TribPM in Pitts-
its culture? second largest religion in the currently having shoved down Sept. 11 he knows about foreign burgh has an almost identi-
All over the school, there are world. our throats. policy. cal cover that the Merciad
majors and specialties for those This even extends to the It seems every couple of years John McCain, who is quali- produced a few weeks
who would like to study Eastern campus ministry, who when I we get a new batch of presiden- fied but possibly the most ago.
Asia, the Russian Federation, the came last year to ask why there tial hopefuls with nothing to say. watered-down politician today,
Balkans and all over Europe. were no mosques listed in the This isn’t a matter of conserva- constantly plays both sides of The new fries at the
How do they feel about one “Listing of Local Places of tive or liberal; it’s a matter of the fence, but still supports one Laker are more substantial
of the most relevant and press- Worship,” I was intercepted by people not using their brains. of the most unpopular presi- than past fries.
ing geographical areas of the the knitting club. Presidential campaigns nor- dents ever.
world? I asked them about the near-
est mosque, and they asked me
mally start up about midway
through the year before the
Then we have Fred Thomp-
son, who has come in too late
The Bad
It seems they almost discour-
age its study. if Jews worshiped there. election. For the 2008 election, to pass judgment on right now, The Laker has new straws
Arabic as a language is almost Does anyone see my point? campaigning started at the end and Ron Paul, the poster child that bend, but now they
never taken. For the past couple With all the good that can come of 2006. Apparently, we’re not for crazy niche politicians who don’t reach the bottom of
years, the highest enrollment in out of understanding and build- allowed to have even two years will never win anything outside the cup.
any class never broke over ten. ing tolerance in the Middle East, in the middle of a presidential of their home districts.
Considering the enormous why should the academic pro- term to pretend that we are On the Democrat side, we Don’t complain about
area of the world where it is grams turn a blind eye? going to try to be bipartisan don’t really have any good parking if you can’t park
spoken primarily, this is highly How squeaky must the wheel before we have to be all riled choices either. Hillary Clinton is between the lines, not on
disconcerting. On top of this, get before this college takes up about the next set of elec- one of the most fake politicians them.
the professors have always been notice? tions. It’s bad enough that we I have ever seen in my life. All
Fulbright scholars, who provide We’re very lucky this year have this issue in Congress, but of her speeches are really obvi-
that Professor Breckenridge do we really have to deal with a ously calculated to appeal to
deep cultural understanding but
no continuity in teaching styles. is no longer dean of the busi- new round of presidential cam- whatever audience she’s speak-
The Ugly
Many times it only encourages ness school, and can focus on paign crap every two years from ing to that day, and she seems to
Emptying the dump-
the drop-out rate. teaching a couple classes again. now on? have natural talent at polarizing
sters on Briggs and Lewis
How are Americans to under- One of these, History of the It wouldn’t be so bad if the people politically.
avenues are consistent.
stand such a huge and diverse Modern Middle East, is a God- candidates were at least some- John Edwards is running the
They always seem to come
population of people stretch- send to those who are studying what promising, but the last few same old campaign we saw in
around 3 a.m. when every-
ing from the Mediterranean to the region. Perhaps this is a step times around it seems like they’re the last election when he was
one is deep asleep.
the Java Sea if the programs in the right direction, but only all form and no substance. All running with Kerry, nothing
encourage ignorance? time will tell. interesting there.
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Oct. 3, 2007 OPINION PAGE 15

The situation in Iraq should not be used to gain votes


General Petraeus is a respected thing that sits well in the Middle commit to win. Americans will not admit that
By Justin Meeder
soldier and a man on honor. East, unfortunately for us. Let us leave the war to the the Iraqi government could not
Contributing writer
As the leader of the multi- Now is the time that we warriors and keep the politicians care less about democracy.
national forces in Iraq, his cannot afford to flinch. and the special interest groups Iraq is the most important
After days of hearings and analysis of the situation and his Remember insurgents and out of it, please. issue in America by far, and we
countless questions, we have to recommendations for the future terrorists love it when we argue Re-election is meaningless deserve the truth about it, not
ask what President Bush and the are, I am sorry to say, the best at each other and we tear each when the lives of American dishonesty to further political
rest have learned from our time we have. other apart. men and women are at stake. agendas.
with General David Petraeus. Here is what he told us this They feed off our indecision, It is wrong for politicians to When it comes to fighting and
If you pay attention to his- week. We are making progress and see our bleeding hearts as use war as a vote-getter. That is winning the war in Iraq, we need
tory, I kind of think they are and the surge is working. our greatest weakness and their immoral and cowardly, but that to stop listening to the guys in
ideas we already knew. So here Not only have the eight of greatest weapon. is what is happening in Wash- pinstripes and start listening to
is the point. the last 12 weeks in Iraq seen a Then there are the costly les- ington. the men in uniform.
War is not pretty, but the right marked reduction in violence, sons of Vietnam. I know this The left, which largely believe Actually when it comes to lis-
action to take and the easy way but we are beginning to kick al is a different war and a vastly that the war on terror is Amer- tening to people in pinstripes, I
out are rarely the same thing. Qaeda’s butt. This is, unfortu- different enemy, but the central ica’s fault, refuses to acknowl- think I would rather listen to a
No matter what the extreme nately for them, a humiliation. issue really is the same. edge any improvement in Iraq. New York Yankee than a politi-
left would have you believe, And humiliation is not some- Once we go to war, we must On the other side, some cian.

Vote or you have no right to complain Get the message guys


people I know that aren’t regis- see everyday in the news. The their clothing dancing, but then
By Amanda Valauri By Merissa
tered to vote. Since the future of liberal media does not often again, they are probably the
Contributing writer Frank
this country rests in our hands, trust the government or its women who are looking for
it is of the utmost importance politicians, which in turn causes Opinion editor those sleazy men with whom
As a student, a woman and an that we as a generation make Americans to not trust the gov- they want to go home.
American citizen, I think there is our voice heard. ernment. With recent incidents Don’t get me wrong, I love As a confident, self-respect-
no more important responsibil- We all know change happens involving Larry Craig, Bill Clin- compliments as much as the ing woman, I have a hard time
ity to this country than voting. slowly. By joining the millions ton and Mark Foley, it is hard to next girl, but there is a point dismissing this insulting attitude
Although the presidential that vote every year, giving our think that the government is not when enough is enough. men have.
election is a year away, the can- influence is invaluable. keeping secrets. I was at a bar in Pittsburgh If I tell you that I am seeing
didates for both sides are lining The choices made on Capitol History reiterates this thought a few weeks ago when a guy someone, accept it and move
up and making their stances Hill affect us every day. when we look at our past, with who thought he was God’s gift on. I hate to admit this, but we
known. These decisions affect our incidents like the Watergate to women approached us. He use lines to deter advances from
Watching the Republican con- hourly wages, determine our Scandal. was there with his friends. They persistent men.
vention, I experienced a variety federal financial aid, decide the While these issues don’t help were all Marines. During this episode I used
of reactions. amount of tax we pay, whether the call to vote and have faith in Before this overzealous man one of those “let you down
First and foremost, I really or not to implement the draft the system, that just means we came over to us, one of his easy” lines. When my pursuitor
loved that a lot of the people in and what to do about global have to work that much harder to friends was chatting us up. We asked for my phone number, I
my building were watching it. warming among a multitude of study our candidates and make made it apparent that we were politely declined by saying, “I
I only know this because we other issues. informed decisions so that we not interested, but did that stop don’t give out my number, but
were all screaming at the TV We don’t think about these can attempt to have honest poli- this guy? Of course not. I’ll take yours.”
at different times, and while situations day to day. It’s not our ticians speaking for us. Voting This friend of the man who The guy knew I had no inten-
it made us burst into laughter job to worry about them. without being informed is just did not get the hint gave us tions of calling him and still
when Ron Paul said he wanted It is our job to put people in as bad as not doing it at all. what he probably thought was insisted on buying my drinks
to do away with the CIA, FBI office that will do their job to In the coming months, we the ultimate compliment. In and trying to cop a feel.
and the IRS. make our lives better and more should all make a valiant effort fairly explicit terms, this Marine Call me old-fashioned but the
I could see people become comfortable with every bill they to pick up the paper or check disgraced his colleagues by tell- audacity that some men have is
passionate about something sign. Being displeased about pay out one of the news channels ing us that we were attractive outright appalling.
they have said they always hated: cuts can only be justified if you to see what is going on with the enough to be the lucky ladies he Guys, I am not saying you
politics. voted and made an effort to election every once and a while. was taking home. shouldn’t pursue a cute girl
No matter what your political have a say. Democrat, Republican, Inde- Where should women draw when you are out, but if she
opinion, it is still terribly impor- I think one of the reasons pendent, we should all be proud the line? This behavior is not declines your advances accept it
tant to be a part of it. people do not want to vote is to be a part of our country’s acceptable for any man. Many and move on to the next scant-
It is disturbing how many because of the corruption we changing history. women do encourage this by ily-clad woman down the bar.
PAGE 16 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007

Polo wins third straight Women’s hockey starts strong


By Kyle Craig
captain Stephanie Jones and
co-captains senior Danielle
Staff writer
team with six goals and three Ayearst, junior Natalie Payne
steals in his fourth appearance and freshman Meghan Agosta,
this season to lead the Lakers to There’s nothing quite like defeated the Flames 3-1 on
victory. the sound of an ice hockey Friday after trailing the Flames
Freshman Nathan Steiner skate gliding over the ice with 1-0 in the first period. Agosta
added four goals and four thousands of fans cheering on, led all scores with three goals.
assists. or the sound of the puck hitting The Lakers enter the season
On the defensive end the the back of the net sending the ranked second in preseason polls
Lakers used four different home crowd into mayhem. and look to make a statement as
goalies with senior Kyle Boguki For the last six months, the they open the season at Robert
and junior Jorge Montero having Mercyhurst Ice Center has lacked Morris University on Tuesday
three saves apiece. this feeling as it was undergoing evening.
The Salem International game renovations to make the sport The girls spent 11 consecutive
was the home opener for the more enjoyable for its fans. weeks atop the nation last
Lakers and was the men’s first This week kicked off the season and will look to
conference victory this season. opening to the 2007-2008 regain that position against
The Lakers ended their stellar women’s hockey season. The No. 1 Wisconsin.
weekend with a third straight team opened up its season on The Lakers will also look to
conference win against Penn Friday with an exhibition match earn their sixth straight Collegiate
Sports Information photo State Behrend on Sunday. against the Vaughan Flames. Hockey America title as well as
Freshman Ryan Speers scored two goals to help give the During the game the Lions The Flames are part of the their fourth consecutive trip to
Lakers a 13-4 win against Penn State Behrend on Sunday. drew first blood in the first Canadian Women’s Hockey the NCAA playoffs.
Junior Alex Perry added four quarter but the Lakers held League and feature five former This Friday is the team’s
By Rhonda Marable goals, two assists and one steal them to one goal, as they scored Mercyhurst stars. homeopener against the
Staff writer during the game with freshman three unanawered to take the The ladies, led by senior University of Maine at 7 p.m.
Alex Moggridge adding four lead for good.
Mercyhurst College men’s goals as well. The Lakers kept their lead
water polo had a huge weekend Head coach Curtis Robinette intact and ended the game by
Men’s soccer drops two in GLIAC
winning all three conference attributed several factors to the winning 13-4. Colton scored on a penalty kick
By Katie Waldin
games and beating each team by big victory. The offense for the afternoon to boost the Lakers’ confidence
Staff writer
at least seven points. “This was a good game; the was once again led by Schonhoff in the 66th minute. Although the
The most exciting game of energy level was higher and who added three goals, two men played hard, they ended up
the weekend was the rematch we played better defense and assists, two steals and one drawn This weekend was quite leaving the field with a Great
victory over Gannon University offense this time,” he said. ejection. possibly the most disappointing Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Saturday night. The defensive effort was led Freshman Ryan Speers weekend for the Mercyhurst Conference match loss of 6-4.
Leading the offense against by juniors Ryan Holt and junior and Perry added two goals College men’s soccer team. On Sunday the men challenged
Gannon this weekend was junior Jake Coin, who made five and apiece while four other Lakers With inconsistent playing and the Saginaw Valley Cardinals for
center Andrew Schonhoff with three steals, respectively. contributed single goals to the poor communication between the second time this year. For 84
eight spectacular goals, one Four other Lakers made team’s effort. players, the men were unable minutes of the game the Lakers
assist and three drawn ejections. contributions to the team’s 14- The defense was relentless to hold on to leads that they held on to a 1-0 lead.
With seven seconds left in steal game. with seven Lakers having multi- created early in both games. With only six minutes left
the second quarter Schonhoff Coin believes that the team is steal games during the season- With a 3-1 lead in the first half Saginaw Valley scored twice to
managed a cross cage goal with starting to adjust to playing in high 15 steal game. against Northwood University, earn the win.
two defenders on him to bring different pools. Freshman goalie Andy the Lakers looked strong as they “It was probably the most
the Lakers to an 8-4 lead at the “I think we knew what to Sekulski added 12 saves and moved the ball up and down the disappointing weekend for us
half. expect this game and we were three steals with Holt also field. all year,” sophomore David
Gannon took a chance for better at dealing with the shallow adding three steals. After a few break downs Moehle said.
a comeback in the third and water,” he said. The three consecutive between players and Freshmen Tommy Lund was
scored two goals while the Saturday’s game against victories during the weekend miscommunications between similarly disappointed in the
Lakers were held to one. Gannon was preceded by improve the men’s season record the offense and defense, the weekend.
The victory was sealed in the a 13-3 victory over Salem to 7-5 with a conference record Timberwolves slipped in three “We just had a few break
fourth quarter with the Lakers International. of 3-1. goals before the end of the first downs that were costly,”
scoring seven goals and holding The Lakers took an early lead Mercyhurst travels to Salem, half to take the lead 4-3. Lund said. “The game against
the Golden Knights to just three in the first quarter, scoring nine W.Va. on Oct. 13 to challenge After Northwood tapped in Saginaw was 85 minutes of
more tallies to end the game goals and allowing just one. Salem International at 4 p.m. its fifth goal of the game early in perfect soccer, and five minutes
16-9. Senior Ashton Farrell led the before enjoying a week off. the second half, freshmen Billy of terrible soccer.”
Oct. 3, 2007 PAGE 17

Women’s soccer wins ninth straight


ninth goal of the season came Sluga tallied the assist. goal of the year with the assist Rehnart had this to say about
By Stephen Duggan
from an assist by sophomore The women faced a tougher credited to her sister Jacque, the game, “I think we are playing
Staff writer
Karla Vogt. Ten minutes later opponent on Sunday, as who has five assists this season. well as a team and we are looking
the Lakers had doubled their Northern Michigan rolled into The Mercyhurst defense stronger each game.
The Mercyhurst College advantage, and this time junior town. This would be a crucial hung on throughout the next 60 “Northern Michigan was
women’s soccer team continued Hailee Maiorano found the back game against one of the stronger minutes, showing why they have a good test for us to show if
its fine form this weekend of the net. of their GLIAC rivals. conceded only six goals this we are ready to play the tough
winning two games and edging The Lakers were on a roll and The game got underway on a season so far. teams and Sunday showed we
ever closer to equalling last had found their rhythm. Their sunny Sunday afternoon. It was Heintzmann held on for yet are going to be able to compete
year’s record. ability to put teams away early a tight affair with few chances in another clean sheet in what has with the top teams.”
The Lakers have made the has resulted in a lot of success the first 20 minutes. However on been a standout season for her The Lakers will need to bring
Mercyhurst Soccer Field a this season. the half hour mark Mercyhurst thus far. Her defense allowed their best to Grand Valley on
fortress, picking up four wins in They came out blazing in the would find a breakthrough only one shot on goal in the Friday when they take on the No.
four games and have yet to drop second half with junior Christine Adrienne Sluga scored her fifth game. 1 ranked team in the nation.
a conference tie. With an overall Rehnart making no mistake on
record of 9-1-1 the Lakers are the breakaway. Senior Adrienne
pushing for a spot in the top 25 Sluga finished a Taylor Hilinski
rankings. corner kick to make it 4-0.
On Friday Pitt-Johnstown A scorer turned to a provider
came to Erie intent on causing in the 59th minute, when
an upset. The Lakers, however, sophomore Hilinski finished
had a seven-game winning streak coolly from a Sluga pass. The
that they were not about to Lakers closed up shop in the
surrender. Junior Sarah Powell 72nd minute, when freshman
opened the scoring for the Lindsey Meyer notched her
Lakers in the 13th minute. Her first of the season, while Jacque

Scoot Williams photo

Sophomore Taylor Hilinski (16) battles for a header


during last Wednesday’s game.
PAGE 18 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2007

Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Volleyball falls short to Gannon


Last week’s results... in dominating fashion by the 30-20. They remain unbeaten
By Christine Mersch
score of 30-25, 30-17, 30-25. in GLIAC play with a record of
Staff Writer
Football.........................................................................Sept. 29, L 59-43, Ashland Mercyhurst totaled 55 kills in 7-0. Leading Mercyhurst were
Womens tennis................................................................Sept. 28, W 8-1, Findlay
the match, while picking up its Smith and Erin English, who
Sept. 29, W 8-1, Wayne State
Field hockey..............................................................Sept. 29, L 5-0, Bloomsburg The Mercyhurst College second GLIAC victory of the each recorded 10 kills apiece.
Sept. 30, L 2-1, East Stroudsburg women’s volleyball team has season. Leading the team with The women’s volleyball team
Men’s soccer…………………………………………..............Sept. 28, L 6-4, Northwood been stressing the importance outstanding play was junior will be back in action Tuesday
Sept. 30, L 2-1, Saginaw Valley State
of big and small wins all season. Lauren Kubinski, who led all at 7 p.m. at the Mercyhurst
Women’s soccer……………………………………......Sept. 26, W 6-0, Pitt-Johnstown
Sept. 30, W 1-0, Northern Michigan Last weekend’s trip to the players with 14 kills and three Athletic Center, playing host
Men’s water polo.....................................Sept. 29, W 13-3, Salem International Upper Peninsula provided them solo blocks. Assisting her was to crosstown rival Gannon
Sept. 29, W 16-9, Gannon with one big victory against co-captain Julia Butler, with a University. Senior Sara Kuntz
Sept. 30, W 13-4, Penn State Behrend
Lake Superior State and one match high of 46 assists. commented on the rivalry
Women’s volleyball………………………....................Sept. 28, W 3-0, Wayne State
Sept. 29, L 3-1, Hillsdale small victory against Northern Looking to pick up their third between the two teams.
Oct. 2, L 3-2, Gannon Michigan. straight GLIAC victory, the “Playing against Gannon is
Women’s hockey.......................................................Oct. 2, W 3-0, Robert Morris What’s the difference between Lakers welcomed No. 15 ranked always a competitive match.
the two? Defeating LSS was one Hillsdale to the Mercyhurst We are heading into the contest
Schonhoff/Ezzo athletes of the week for the win column and shows Athletic Center on Saturday. with a positive attitude and are
in league standings, but the Freshman Justine Smith looking to come away with a
Junior Andrew Schonhoff of the men’s water polo team has earned male loss against NM shows up in a headed into Saturday’s contest victory,” Kuntz said.
athlete of the week honors after scoring 13 goals in four CWPA conference
column all its own: the column fully aware that they were playing The Lakers entered the
games to lead the Lakers to 3-1 record on the week. After losing a hard-
fought 11-10 contest to Gannon during midweek, Schonhoff scored eight based on tough, competitive, a highly ranked team. Gannon game with junior Jenna
goals as Mercyhurst dominated its cross-town rivals the 16-9 on Saturday. consistent play all the way to the “Our attitude was to just put Matson playing with a sprained
He added two goals in the first game against Gannon and added three end. it all out there,” she said. ankle. After the Lakers went up
more in a win over Penn State Behrend.
This past weekend the Lakers The Lakers did just that and 2-1, Matson and the team wore
Freshman women’s tennis player Kim Ezzo has earned female athlete of the came up with both types of in the second game came up out and lost the final two games
week honors continues to stay unbeaten in GLIAC singles play as she swept victories once again. with 17 kills and won the third to give Gannon the win. The
Findlay University and Wayne State University on Friday and Saturday. In On Friday night the squad to extend the match. Lakers fell to 14-7 overall and
dual matches Ezzo is 9-1 at No. 2 singles and 6-0 in the GLIAC, as well as 7-3
hosted GLIAC opponent Wayne Hillsdale provided too much 2-6 in the GLIAC.
in doubles and 4-2 in the GLIAC which helps the Lakers to their best overall
start in over a decade. State from Detroit, Mich. Those power for the team, as they were The Lakers next game will be
in attendance watched the victorious in four games by the on Friday when they travel to
Men’s water polo named team of the week Lakers down the competition scores of 30-13, 30-26, 20-32, Grand Valley State University.
After the men’s water polo team fell to Gannon last Tuesday, they won three
consecutive conference games to improve their record to 3-1 in the Colle-
giate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division. During the week the
Men’s lacrosse honored for successful 2007 season
Lakers won three-consecutive conference games after falling to crosstown Mercyhurst won the East named to the second team and
By Chris Davis
rival Gannon, and outscored their opponents by an impressive 42-16 margin. Coast Conference posting a senior Mike Grizanti named
Four days after falling to Gannon, the Lakers bounced back to defeat the Sports editor
6-0 overall record, as head honorable mention.
Golden Knights 16-9, using eight goals from Schonhoff. The Lakers followed
up that victory with two impressive defensive performances against Salem coach Chris Ryan led the Lakers Junior Lashomb thought the
International and Penn State Behrend. Mercyhurst, with a 3-1 mark in the The Mercyhurst College to M&B Stadium in Baltimore, dinner was an impressive event.
CWPA Southern Division, improved its overall record to 7-5. Athletic Department honored Md. “It was very nice of the school
the 2007 men’s lacrosse team Because of the success, to honor the program in such a
Women’s field hockey drops two on weekend with a hot buffet style brunch Ryan was named the United professional manner,” he said.
on Saturday morning at the States Intercollegiate Lacrosse “We will work hard to set
The field hockey team dropped a pair of games on the weekend, falling to Marriott Courtyard Ambassador Association (USILA) coach of our goals even higher for this
No. 2 Bloomsburg, 5-0 on Friday and East Stroudsburg, 2-1. on Sunday. The
Lakers have fallen to 3-8 on the season and will play against Shippensburg
Room on upper Peach Street. the year for the second time in coming year, and it all starts
University on Sunday at noon. It took place on Homecoming his career. with the commitment we put
Weekend and was open to the He was also named, as one of forth into our fall ball season.”
Men’s and women’s cross country defeat Gannon general public. three local coaches, a Champions The school also gave each of
The Lakers finished last For Education coach of the the players that were members
The men’s cross country team defeated Gannon University for the 5th
straight time at the 7th annual Race in the Park held on Saturday at
season with a record of 13-2 year. of the 2007 team watches.
Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Township. Mercyhurst was lead in the race overall and advanced to the 2007 The Lakers had five All- Senior Chris Waheibi thought
by defending individual champion senior Kenny Foster who finished first in NCAA Division II National Americans voted on by the the athletic administration was
the race Championship game for the first USILA. very generous in putting on this
The women defeated Gannon on Saturday by one point as freshman Cherie
Jackson crossed the finish line in first place for the second consective
time in school history, losing to They included seniors Bryon event for the team.
week. Jackson is coming off a week in which she earned the Great Lakers the Le Moyne College Dolphins Lindner, Adam Mulherin and “I was amazed of what the
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Runner of the Week The Lakers have 6-5 in the lowest scoring national Joe Thon to the first team, administration did for us,”
now defeated Gannon for the first time in two years. championship game ever. sophomore Jason Lashomb Waheibi said.
Oct. 3, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 19

Football falls short


The 24-yard touchdown to
By Kyle Craig
Haynes capped a four play, 66
Staff writer
yard drive, which exploited
slight weaknesses in the Eagles’
Five hundred and fifty secondary.
yards of total offense was not On the very next Lakers drive
enough to push the Mercyhurst the team yet again disheartened
College football team past the the Eagles’ defense, driving 80
Ashland University Eagles on yards to put the team within one
Homecoming weekend. touchdown of Ashland.
The Lakers played in front Richard Stokes had his first
of one their largest crowds this receiving touchdown of the
season with nearly 3,360 fans game to make the score 35-28.
in attendance. The Lakers, Fans began to recall just two
however, were uprooted 59-43 weeks ago when the Lakers
in what looked like it was going came back from a 21-3 deficit to
to be another come-from- defeat the Wayne State Warriors
behind win for the team. in an epic overtime battle.
The Eagles jumped out to It was looking as though déjà
Anthony Martin photo an enormous 21-0 lead in the vu was taking place when on
Senior Jen Daly returns a serve during her No. 1 singles victory over Ferris State. second quarter and it looked as the very next play the Lakers
though the Lakers were doomed recovered a perfectly executed

Tennis third in GLIAC


from the beginning. on-side kick.
Fortunately for Mercyhurst, Unfortunately for the Lakers,
the team was just getting started. this was the closest they
The Lakers jumped on board would get to the Eagles. An
can win,” freshman Kim Ezzo 2 at No.1, while Jaclyn McLean with a one-yard touchdown interception thrown by Phillis
By Kirk Campbell
said. Ezzo has the best individual and Raynor won 8-3 at No. pass from senior Mitch Phillis gave the Eagles momentum
Staff writer
record for the Lakers this 2, and Elizabeth Mullane and to senior Brandon Hill, capping heading into the fourth quarter,
season, posting an impressive 9- Macke also won 8-3 at No. 3. a four-minute, 66-yard drive in as the Lakers fell 59-43.
By sweeping Findlay 0 record at No. 2 singles. Once again Mercyhurst was the second quarter. This was the On a high note, back-up
University and Wayne State Mercyhurst started its led by Ezzo in singles as she first of four touchdown passes quarterback Joe Laffey had
University this past weekend the weekend of GLIAC play with earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at thrown by Phillis in the game. a career high 131 yards, one
Mercyhurst College women’s an 8-1 victory over Findlay. No. 2. Raynor has been just Mercyhurst helped ease the passing touchdown and one
tennis team is in unfamiliar The Lakers were challenged as impressive as Ezzo, as she gap by scoring again late in the rushing touchdown.
territory, posting a 8-1 (5-1) throughout doubles competition improved to 8-1 in dual matches second quarter to put the game Haynes and Hill, who
record and tied for third place in but ultimately prevailed 8-4 in with her 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 4. at 28-14. combined for three touchdowns
the Great Lakes Interscholastic No. 1 and No. 3, and 8-6 in No. The Lakers’ other three wins Phillis hit junior wide receiver and 289 total yards, led the
Athletic Conference (GLIAC). 2. came at No. 3 with McLean Aaron Haynes for five yards Lakers’ offense. Phillis ended
The third place standing is Singles play was the same story winning 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, while on a drive, which featured Hill his day with four touchdowns
the first time in five seasons the as the Lakers rolled winning five Mullane battled to a 7-5, 6-4 win compiling 44 of his 163 yards and 324 passing yards, while
Lakers have been in this position of six matches. Jennifer Daly at No. 5 and Macke won 6-4, 7-5 for the day. The Eagles retaliated Richard Stokes carried the ball
with three conference matches won at No. 1 6-3, 6-2 and Ezzo at No. 6. shortly after, sending the Lakers 19 times for 55 yards.
remaining. picked up the victory at No. 2, “We have to prepare ourselves trailing 35-14 at halftime. Even though the Mercyhurst
On the team’s excellent start, 6-2, 6-2, while Meghan Raynor physically and mentally for The second half opened Lakers (4-2, 3-2 GLIAC) came
Christine Mersch said, “I don’t defeated her opponent 6-1, 6- Saginaw and Northwood with the Lakers picking apart up short, it was an exciting game
feel there is any added pressure. 3 at No. 4. Kelton Macke and because they are two really the Eagles’ defense. Phillis for the homecoming fans.
We knew coming into the season Maria Franco also recorded competitive teams; as a team we commented on the teams’ The Lakers will look to
that we were going to be a solid wins for the Lakers at No. 5 and need to play great tennis,” said mindset heading into the second recover from the loss and try to
team and have a great chance of No. 6. Raynor. half. “At halftime we talked upset Grand Valley State (4-0, 3-
performing well in the GLIAC The Lakers took the court on Mercyhurst looks to improve about how we wanted to come 0 GLIAC) on Saturday at Tullio
this year.” Saturday against Wayne State its third place standing in the out and get back into the game Field.
As the Lakers continue to pile and dominated the Warriors GLIAC when they travel to and we did just that.” A win for Mercyhurst would
up the wins their confidence from start to finish, recording Saginaw Valley State on Friday Phillis looked to Haynes mark a monumental upset as the
continues to grow. “We now an 8-1 victory. Mercyhurst’s and Northwood on Saturday. completing back-to- back passes Lakers of Grand Valley State
enter all of our matches against doubles play picked up all three Northwood is tied for first in for 27 and 24 yards which put hold back-to-back Division II
quality opponents knowing we wins, as Daly and Ezzo won 8- the conference. the Lakers back into the game. nationalScoot
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