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April 2, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5
Biochemist to speak
about generosity
approach allows readers to visu-
By Julie Hranica
alize the nexus between his ideas
Staff writer
and their own fields of interest,”
McFee said.
For students interested in giv- Sophomore Nadine Beres be-
ing to others then Dr. Stephen lieves that this discussion will be
Post is sure to intrigue them. interesting and beneficial.
Post, a famous biochemist will “I volunteer a lot and give
come to Mercyhurst College on a lot back to the community,
Contributed photo April 3. so I think it will be interest-
Mercyhurst College class of 2008 students will soon thow their caps in the air to Post will speak about his new ing to see where he is coming
symbolize the end of their undergraduate studies and the next step in their adult lives. book, “Why Good Things Hap- from. I also sometimes wonder
pen to Good People.” the same thing about why cer-
THE LAKER
Spring Term
Galley Grill
Dinner:
Lunch: S - Turkey Burger
M - General Tso’s Chicken over rice w/ broccoli
M - Club Sandwich T - Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and
T - Chicken Caesar veggies
W - Chicken Quesadilla W - Veal Parm over pasta
Th - Breakfast for Lunch Th - Buffalo chicken sandwich
F - Tuna Melt or Grilled F - Fish Sandwich or Grilled Portabella
Sandwich
Portabella Sandwich
S - Pepperoni Pizza Sub
S - Sloppy Joe
Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Pizza Hut is now offering pasta choices for delivery.
Laker Express
One can even have movies sent unimpressed with this idea, say-
to them via the United States ing that Pizza Hut is trying to
postal service. convert into a restaurant rather
Board Equivalency Available: Look for Laker Express All of these efforts have been than a pizza shop. But others
Minute Meals! made to cater to the needs of the have different opinions.
11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. average American with too much “Not only is this idea good for
Board Specials to do during their day. when you are short on time,”
Hours of Operation: Recently Pizza Hut launched a sophomore Conor McKenna
Lunch $4.75 delivery service that goes above said, “it gives you a less greasy
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and beyond pizza. alternative for a quick meal.”
Dinner $5.50
Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Many locations, including the A Pizza Hut representative
Saturday & Sunday Closed one on East 38th Street, have said that if the process is done
altered their delivery services to correctly, pasta could become 15
include new options. percent of the total sales.
April 2, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9
Ben Affleck Stevie Wonder Stephen Spielberg Arnold Schwarzenegger is backing John McCain.
PAGE 10 FEATURES April 2, 2008
Clinton sticks to what works best of leadership, experience, and blazer gave a very flattering and
By Jen Gildea
change,” said Kamyl Bazbaz, lengthening silhouette.
Features editor
Hillary Clinton’s Erie Press By wearing straight-leg, but not
Secretary. “Hillary is proud to tapered, pants, Clinton created a
As Sen. Hillary Clinton said represent the pantsuit because it becoming shape and profile on a
Tuesday night at her rally in the challenges convention.” woman who represents the aver-
Mercyhurst College Athletic At Tuesday night’s speech, age size of American women.
Center, “It took a Clinton to Clinton donned a familiar pant- Simple, classic earrings and a
clean up after the first Bush. It suit, albeit a flattering one. pink and black scarf topped off
will take another to clean up after The bright pink color of the the ensemble nicely.
this one.” single-breasted blazer high- The truth is, Hillary Clinton
Well, whether she gets the lighted her facial complexion, is not a contestant in a beauty
presidential nomination or not, leaving a glow that was only pageant.
Clinton sure does take “cleaning more enhanced by her mega- Perhaps what ought to be more
up” seriously – in the fashion watt smile. important than her day-to-day
sense, that is. Instead of a dated look, Clin- outfits is for what her campaign
After being spoofed in the ton appeared modern and con- stands.
media several times for continu- temporary. Bazbaz summed it up when it
ously wearing pantsuits, Clinton’s The jacket was accentuated by comes to Clinton’s buzzed-about
fashion sense has begun to a slightly “popped” collar and a wardrobe.
broaden, even if it’s just in the nipped-in waist. “I would hope that viewers
Contributed photo use of color. Paired with traditional black would vote based on policy, not
Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits have been spoofed in the media. “The pantsuit is the definition dress slacks, the waist-length clothing,” he said.
americanidol.com abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars
The Top 9 contestants sing every Tuesday night on FOX. Dancing with the Stars airs on Monday and Tuesdays on ABC.
Simon and Ryan are making nasty interesting and brave take on Michael Shaking booties and passionate His youth, paired with smooth moves
jokes about each other, Paula is Jackson’s “Billie Jean” put him in the tangos comprise the other popular get the crowd going each week.
rambling in an un-recognizable lan- race for the win. reality show currently on TV. Oscar winner Marlee Matlin brings
guage and Randy is calling everyone Country crooner Kristy Lee Cook, Judged on creativity, personality and a whole new challenge to the dance
“dawg.” 24, is from Selma, Ore. Although actual talent, the celebs must continu- floor. As a deaf woman, she cannot
Sounds like it’s Idol time again. being in the bottom three for several ally push it to the max in an area where hear the music. Communicating
With the show’s cult-like following weeks in a row, her chance to stay in most have little-to-no experience. through sign language and with the
among teens and adults alike, the con- the competition relies on whether This season, contestants range from help of a translator, she’s still incred-
testants are catapulted into stardom or not she can diversify out of the young to old, tall to short and rhythmic ibly talented despite her disability.
that some never expected. country music genre. to clumsy. Legend Priscilla Presley is step-
But just who are these young people Twenty-year old Jason Castro, from Television and radio personality ping out of her usually quiet life as a
with the talent to become tomorrow’s Rockwall, Texas, is the most mellow Adam Carolla’s lack of dance expertise surprising contestant. The widow of
newest superstar? contestant. From his dredlocked head has resulted in some harsh comments Elvis is honing in on her sultry side to
Brooke White, 24, is from Mesa, to his relaxed take on song choice, he from the judges, but his quick, witty produce quite a tango.
Ariz., and has been dubbed “the next sails through every week. responses make viewers laugh. Jason Taylor is NFL’s man of the
Carly Simon” due to her raspy and Ramiele Malubay, 20, from Miramar, Cristian de la Fuente is an interna- year, but on the dance floor, many
soulful voice. Fla., may be playing shy when talking tional film star. Paired with two-time were worried about his height. Sur-
San Diego resident Carly Smithson, in interviews. Her soft-spokeness is winner Cheryl Burke, Cristian’s chance prisingly, his moves aren’t too shabby
24, is native to Ireland. Her powerful completely forgotten when she belts of being a top contender is boosted. and fans swoon over his bald head.
voice allows her to tackle songs from out her songs. “American Pie” alum Shannon Marissa Jaret Winokur is best known
artists like Mariah Carey and Whitney Michael Johns, 29, from Buckhead, Elizabeth has shown decent talent this for playing the lead role in Broadway’s
Houston without missing a beat. Ga., is the oldest contestant, but he’s season. Her physical physique gives Hairspray. Despite being the only
The youngest in the race for the top right in the running for the lead with her flexibility and poise. plus-size contestant, her bubbly
is 17-year-old David Archuleta from his bold song choice of Queen’s “We Steve Guttenberg is the oldest con- personality and never-ending smile
Murray, Utah. Picked as the winner by are the Champions.” testant on the show. After hitting it big outshine every performance.
Simon Cowell, David’s voice is so pure Finally, 21-year-old Syesha Mercado, on TV and in the movies in the ‘80s, Finally, Olympic champion figure
and on pitch, even if he occasionally from Sarasota, Fla., is among the he’s making a comeback as the most skater Kristi Yamaguchi is the leading
forgets the lyrics. judges’ top picks. After battling bron- cheerful, lovable contestant. female among the judges and viewers.
David Cook, 25, from Blue Springs, chitis recently, she’s come back strong R&B singer Mario is a fan and judge Skating has given her a natural advan-
Mo., is the “rocker” of the group. His to wow the judges and viewers. favorite due to his undeniable talent. tage to moving with the music.
PAGE 12 FEATURES April 2, 2008
I Food Fix
With Meg
ERI There are a lot of restaurants
now that serve gourmet-style
sandwiches but they often cost
My favorite additions to this
sandwich is cranberry jelly and
leftover stuffing; it tastes just
a lot, especially when you are on like Thanksgiving dinner on a
a college student’s budget. sandwich.
Contributing photo
So I am offering you a recipe You can put anything in the
Wings and more are hits at Eli’s House of Wings.
for a fancy Panini-style sand- sandwich, including vegetables
wich that you can easily make for any vegetarians.
BuZz
While the play is a classic
Staff writer
Matthews feels the themes have
lasting relevance.
The curtain is about to go up “Even though the play is
on a classic. 60- plus years old, it speaks to
MARCH 3. Dolly Par-
Tennessee Williams’ “A Street- today’s generation, I feel,” Mat-
ton. Benedum Center,
car Named Desire” is a Pulitzer thews said.
Pittsburgh.
Prize-Winning play. It also won Junior Megan Farber is eager
the New York Drama Critic’s to see the play.
MARCH 3-9. Dancing
Award for Best Play and is an “I’m excited to see something
Queen. Fallsview Casino
integral part of American lit- on campus that is a classic and a
Resort, Niagara Falls,
erature. little more relatable than Shake-
Ont.
The play takes place in New speare,” Farber said. Contributed photo
Orleans and highlights the char- Junior Randy Tucker agrees.“I Junior Amanda Valauri and senior Joe Zamora with sopho-
M A RC H 3 . D i o n n e more Jessica Hudack, right, in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’
acters’ struggle for happiness think it’s cool to see my peers
Warwick. Seneca Events
and sanity in an atmosphere of on stage and being familiar with
Center, Seneca Niagara
aggressive love and violence. the play will make it that much troubled sister, Blanche Dubois. thrilled that I got to actually be in
Casino, Niagara Falls,
Former Erie Playhouse direc- better,” Tucker said. “This show is definitely a chal- it,”Valauri said. “There is a lot of
N.Y.
tor David Matthews is directing Senior Joe Zamora is play- lenging experience. There was so action in the play which makes it
this Mercyhurst College produc- ing the famous role of Stanley much work to be done in such fun to perform.”
MARCH 4. Down. Town
tion of “Streetcat.” Kowalski. a short time and it really flew,” The play will come to life from
Ballroom, Buffalo.
Williams is Matthews’ favorite “I couldn’t have picked a Hudack said. Thursday, April 3 to Sunday,
playwright and has directed all of better play to be my last show at Junior Amanda Valauri is also April 6 at 7:30 p.m. and the
MARCH 4. The Hush
his major works. Mercyhurst. I’m glad I got this excited for the show and will play Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. in
Sound. Mr. Smalls The-
“I love this [play] the best. I opportunity,” Zamora said. Stella Kwalski. Taylor Little Theatre.
atre, Millvale.
thought it would be a real chal- Senior Jessica Hudack will por- This has been my favorite play Tickets are for sale at the
lenge to the actors and the audi- tray the tragic character of the since I read it in high school. I’m door.
MARCH 5. Bon Jovi,
Daughtry. Mellon Arena,
Pittsburgh.
By Michelle
and would never have had to to four years of my life work- I know how it goes, “to each The Bad
work again had I made different ing my butt off so that when their own,” but I can’t stand
LaSlavic decisions in my life. I graduate I could have a good the idea of women going to The REC, among many
Staff writer To that comment, I responded job and be successful. college, dreaming of having a other facilities, were inac-
with “Why do I need a guy with I’m pretty sure my parents career and being successful just cessible for an entire day
As I walked into my apartment a good job to get everything didn’t send me to school and to blow it off and throw it all due to Hillary Clinton’s
today, my roommate attacked I’ve ever wanted?” Is our soci- pay thousands of dollars each away because they want to get visit.
me with a sarcastic smirk and ety really still that backward that year for me just to find a hus- married.
some new information that sent we, deep down, still think that band. Don’t get me wrong, I would We have to wait until
me on a slight vent session. women need men to be finan- I mean, I don’t think that they love to get married eventually, next week for the nice
She informed me of some cially secure? would mind that either, but it is but not for one second do I ever weather to kick in, unfor-
good luck that had just been I am not trying to sound like not the only reason I am here. think that I need to in order to tunately.
bestowed on one of my exes a feminist who puts down guys In this day and age, I thought get the things that I want in life.
in the job department. She or knocks down dreams of we were growing away from the And, with all of the opportu- The Ugly
informed me how I could have being a professional housewife, idea that women can’t support nities out there today, I don’t
had all of my dreams come true but seriously, I just spent close themselves. To be honest, and think any girl ever should. Seniors, if you want a
“big kid” job but are still
Demand that student newspaper play ‘vital role’ without one, you officially
have less than 50 days to
It is the considered view of which motivate our students to sure of editorial control and munity, whose primary purpose secure one.
the Philosophy department that become more involved in the judgment about advertising and is education, from the peda-
paid political advertisements duties of citizenship and more its content. gogic opportunity of critically One of the gates near
appearing in the Merciad ought interested and informed regard- To that end, the editors of the examining candidate positions Egan Hall that blocks off
to be permitted. ing the issues of the day. Merciad might consider the cre- on today’s vital issues. the semi-circle drive, seems
Any policy on this issue must Our College’s fundamen- ation of a review board which Dr. Ludlow Brown, profes- to have been the victim of
take into account the college’s tal commitment to promoting could advise them on potentially sor of philosophy a hit-and-run because it is
core values. intellectual inquiry and critical inappropriate advertising. Dr. Thomas Donahue, asso- all smashed up.
Among these values are reflection demands that our stu- But we feel that a blanket ciate professor of philosophy
Please e-mail any suggetions to
global responsibility, intellectual dent newspaper be allowed to policy prohibiting ads of a Dr. James Snyder, associate
opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu.
creativity and reflective aware- play a vital role in that project. political nature has the effect of professor of philosophy
The GB&U is a compilation of
ness. These values are promoted We understand the need for both suppressing political con- Dr. Kevin Sullivan, associate
student opinions.
by political advertisements, the Merciad to exercise a mea- tent and of depriving our com- professor of philosophy
April 2, 2008 OPINION PAGE 17
Volleyball
picks up first
conference win
In the last game, the Lakers
By Samantha Sellinger scored nine of the final 12
Staff writer points to break open a 6-6 tie
and win the match.
The Mercyhurst College Thursday’s game went just
men’s volleyball team won the opposite, and Mercyhurst Scoot Williams photo
its first conference game of was defeated 3-5. Sophomore goalie Maeve McGoff looks to make a save during a game earlier this year. The
the season last week against The Lakers won two of the Lakers have won five straight games.
Quincy. first three games but eventually
Laker sports