Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Vol. 81 No. 6
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OPINION
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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
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
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
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
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Also it is beneficial that cou- com. orders from Blair Center. EOE
Oct. 3, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11
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.
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