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Vol. 75 No. 6 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 October 25, 2001

MSG plans shelter

Garvey awarded Medal of Distinction and security camera
for shuttle bus
eastward, the locations of the stops
By Sara Seidle might be reconsidered.
Editor in chief Del Vecchio pointed out that due
to isolated incidences of misconduct
Winter term will mark the first full on the shuttle bus, MSG has decided
year of operationforthe Mercyhurst to install a surveillance camera. "The
Student Government shuttle service. majority of students have not been
With a definite route and operation causing problems,*' said Del
schedule established, the transporta- Vecchio. He added that no one will
tion services committee of student be constantly monitoring the cam-
government, in collaboration with era. It will instead be used on an as-
the administration of Mercyhurst needed basis. "Hopefully this mea-
College, decided upon pick-up/drop- sure will contribute to a safer ride in
off locations over the summer and
recently finalized plans to construct
a shelter at the- site of the Briggs
3910 stop.
44 e majority
The Briggs Avenue stop serves as
the pick-up/drop-off point for the
State Street route. Baldwin Hall is
of students have
designated as the pick-up and drop-
off point for the mall route. Accord- not been causing
ing to David Del Vecchio, chairper-
son of the transportation services problems. %?
Sara Seidle/Contributing photographer committee, the lobby of Baldwin
Hall will serve as the indoor shelter David Del Vecchio
Dr. William P. Garvey, Mercyhurst College president, was honored with the Archbishop Gannon for that location during the winter
Medal of Distinction Saturday, October 20,2001. The honor is awarded annually to an individual months and inclement weather. Del which everyone will be happier and
Vecchio said that the shelter will be better off," said Del Vecchio.
that has been instrumental in promoting the cause of Catholic higher education. Garvey is a 1957 completed in four to six weeks. Shuttle bus schedules can be ob-
graduate of Gannon University and has served as President of Mercyhurst for the past 21 years. | "We looked at several locations on tained by contacting any student
The event took place at Gannon University's Waldron Campus Center. Proceeds from the schol- campus and wanted to choose loca- government representative or at the
arship celebration and awards ceremony go toward scholarships for Gannon University students. tions that would be as beneficial as student government office located
possible," said Del Vecchio. He on the third floor of the student
added that as the campus expands union.

Recycling efforts in full Iswing o n M e r c y h u r s t campus

Mercy hurst's "Green Team"\and SPAN work
for environmental justice and efficiency
placed around campus. These bins, leading the environmental efforts,
By Maureen Nebel found in Old Main, Preston Hall, stated, "The bins are a small but sig-
Merciad writer Egan Hall, Zurn and the Student nificant step towards reducing the
Union, are used to collect wasted amount of waste generated on
paper, plastic, glass, tin and old campus. In time, the impact can be
What's the highest elevation in Erie phone books. Recycling bins being huge and create less of a burden on
Pennsylvania? The Lake Erie Land- placed in the residence halls, apart- the planet."
fill. Currently, faculty, administra- ments and townhouses are also in the In conjunction with the recycling
tors, staff and students of Mercyhurst works. efforts, the college has also created
College are helping to reduce this Members of Students for Protec- a compost bin that is located near
devastating statistic throgh the in- tion and Appreciation of Nature Mercyhurst Prepatory School.
creased effort at recycling on cam- (SPAN) and the Green Team struggle Wastes from the kitchen and dining
pus. for environmental justice and have hall, grass, and leaves are all dumped
In the past year and a half, the col- been working diligently to make onto the compost heap. Over time, Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer
lege has begun to accelerate in be- Mercyhurst College environmen- the food scraps and yard wastes will
coming environmentally efficient. tally conscious. mix with the soil and decompose, en- Mercyhurst*s compost pile will be used to compost materials from
In the last several weeks alone, over Dr. Chris Magoc, professor of his- riching the soil as a fertilizer would the college's kitchen and dining hall as well as grass and leaves $
do. collected from the campus grounds.
a hundred recycling bins have been tory and the person responsible for
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CAMPUS NEWS—
B i o - t e r r o r i s m : f e a r j t h r o u g h t h e m i c r o s c o p e \S p e e d t r a p s n o t p o s s i b l e
By Phil Pirrello gation even as two more people were speeding traps would be a reality on
By Jess Kapusta
Opinion editor found to have the cutaneous, a skin campus in the near future. Sergeant
Merciad writer
variant of the disease. Anthrax>Awareness Durkin of the Erie Police Depart-
Anthrax, the latest artillery of this Tom Ridge, chief of homeland se- ment explained that speed traps on
war on terror, has begun to infect curity, disclosed the discovery of the Speeding on Briggs Avenue contin- either street are simply not probable.
What Is anthrax? ues to be a problem for Mercyhurst "As far as speed enforcement is
Americans and plague them with mailbox Friday but provided no de- — Anthrax is an acute infectious students who must cross the street
fear. PeoplefromNYC-based NBC tails. Determining which sorting box concerned, it's 38th Street that we
disease caused byjthe^pore-form- to attend classes or other campus are worried about," said Durkin.
News to Janet Reno to the seven- the letters were in may give authori- ing bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It functions.
month-old child of an ABC News ties hints as to where the letters were "There would not be any way to
most commonly occurs in farm ani- Mercyhurst Student Government patrol one city block when we have
produce have all been infected, ac- sent from. § mals, but can occur in humans Health and Safety committee has
cording to AP news sources. i Ridge said the anthrax strains that to allow for a ten mile per hour grace
whemthey^are exposed to infected been working on the issue in re- period in speed limit enforcement.'
The latest outbreak has occured have been found in Florida, New animals or tissuefrominfected ani- sponse to student concern.
on Capitol Hill. Senate Majority York and Washington are "indistin- Despite the seemingly hopeless-
mals? ^ v
We've had complaints over the ness of getting this issue resolved,
Leader Tom Daschle received a let- guishable"fromeach other and may
ter containing a suspicious white have been from the same batch. past two years about the safety of Durkin left the door open by saying
How common is afithrax and crossing those streetsfromthe con- that ifthere was a serious safety con-
powder. This has forced the Senate Eight people have now contracted who can get it?:
chambers and the Capitol building the disease, including one Florida stituents living on Briggs cern on those streets, the issue could
— Anthrax is most common in ag- Avenue,"said Lexi Toy, chair of the be pursued further.
to close its doors and go into man who died and 37 others who ricultural regions where it occurs in .committee.
lockdown, putting political life on have tested positive for exposure, Durkin commented on another
animals. Humans infected wiht Police and Safety cannot do any- parking situation on Briggs Avenue.
hold and Washington at an opera- two being assistants of news anchors Anthrax usually have been exposed thing about the speeding problem on
tional standstill. Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather. The * * He said that in the near future, it will
"It is terrorizing!people and ill and exposed are all using to infected animals or their prod- Briggs Avenue. be illegal to park on the east side of
Americans; are not ready^to live antibotics and are expected to re- ucts through their occupations. "Briggs and Lewis are city streets the street in order for the area to be
with this,*' Defense Secretary cover. and Mercyhurst has no jurisdiction plowed in the winter.
How is anthrax transmitted? over them," according to a spokes-
Donald H. Rumsfeld said last Fri- President Bush and his administra- JI encourage students to be aware
ct

— Anthrax infection can occur in| personfrompolice safety.

day at Whiteman Air Force Base in tion have no direct link between the of these pending changes," said
three forms: skin, inhalation and The Merciad contacted the Erie
Missouri. Rumsfeld's comments Anthrax cases and Osama bin Durkin.
come in the wake of authorities dis- Laden's al-Qaida terrorist network, Police Department to find out if
covering evidence of Anthrax in a but connections are forming. %
House office building that pro- What are the symptoms of
The President, who is in China for anthrax? ';'. 5
cesses mail for lawmakers. The
rinding in the Ford Office Build-
an economic summit, said that
Americans "do know that anyone
—-It begins as a raj Laker Inn "Night Owl" Special
ing, a few blocksfromthe Capitol, that resembles an insect bite, but I Available 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday - Thursday
who deliberately delivers Anthrax is soon turns into a painless ulcer, usu-
brought the number of facilities engaged in a crime and an act of ter-
believed to be tainted by Anthrax ally one to three centimeters jn di- Monday Wednesday
ror." Bush also asserted that "these ameter, Usually with a black center Mozzarella Sticks
up to three. This discovery has attacks once again reveal.the evil at Hamburgers^
prompted hazardous teams to me- the heart of terrorism, the evil we
in the middle*vLymph glands in the Tuesday Thursday
thodically work across D.C. adjacent area may swell. About Chicken Nuggets
must fight." f 5 20% df untreated cases result-in •* Fries or Rings
The disclosure came as authori- The fight wages on to not only dis- death. KJ Sunday
ties said they had pinpointed the cover those behind this potential out- Nachos & Cheese
New Jersey post office sorting box break, but to help Americans get one Courtesy qfCNN.com
from which Anthrax-bearing letters step closer to normalcy and to make
were sent, advancing their investi- the nation safe from this new threat

^Police and Safety Logl Sadlier to oversee fire safety issues at Mercyhurst
10-3-01 j as an investigative firefighter for the He will be offering the school tech-
Egan Hall By Kate Riley p U £S .
Merciad writer Mercyhurst lastfouryears.? nical support with such things as
Students * drivers licenses stolen has hired Sadlier will only work on
. . . .

proper sprinkler systems, properly

from night desk box. Florida driv- Over the past few years, Mercyhurst the first Mercyhurst campus part time, placed exits and alarm systems.
ers license and New! Jersey drivers has been affected by fires in Egan Fire Safety roughly 20 hours a week. He also Sadlier wants students to know that
license reported missing. Hall, Baldwin Hall, Briggs Avenue Officer, holds the same office on the North he is around for their benefit. He is a
apartments and the Laker^Inn; in R il Of k East campus. resource for students to ask any ques-
10-12-01 | addtion false alarms in Duval apart- Sadlier, a Sadlier said that his position, tions or voice anyfireconcerns they
3937 Briggs Avenue ments prompted the installation of p r o f e s - though brand new to Mercyhurst, is might have.
Wallet stolen from an apartment in new smoke detectors. s i o n a 1 ( ••••HI M - H - a logical and obvious extension to "I am here to provide fire safety
building*. This year, Mercyhurst Police and firefighter campus security. ^ information and to identify and
Safety added a new office to deal for the city of Erie. Sadlier has been "Life safety is always the number evaluate any hazardous or dangerous
10-13-01 * with fires and prevention on cam- a firefighter for 25 years and worked one concern," said Sadlier. conditions," said Sadlier.
McAuley Hall
Student round possessing candles,
which are illegal on campus. In ad-
dition, the student had false identi-l
Finding God in allfreligions
flcation. Students were charged for
WHAT WILL YOU.BE DOING ON
consumption of an alcoholic bev- By Kelly Froelich with^integrity and faith." THURSDAY*NOVEMBER 1,2001?
erage by underaged students and the Merciad writer Fr. Clooney suggested to the au-
dience that in contemporary times
use of controlled substance.
"it is important that we not live as
Fr. Francis X. Clooney, SJ, a pro- strangers religiously,"because all
10-13-01 - fessor at Boston College, came to religions are becoming a part of the
McAuiey,HaU | £ speak on comparative theology in a American religious tradition."He
A student charged for indecent as- session called "Hindu Wisdom,
1
was careful not to downplay the dif- WE HOPE YOU
sault. Catholic Thought. * He came to ferences in religious traditions and WILL BE ATTENDING
Mercyhurst as part of the occasional advised against assuming that all
10.13-01 lecture series supported by a con- religions are basically saying the THE MERCYHURST COLLEGE
Egan Hall sortium of groups. . same thing. CAREER/JOB FAIR
Student reported a threatening mes- On Tuesday, Oct 16 amidst a Instead, he asserted that the study
sage on the answering machine. standing-room only crowd, Father of religion should be approached
Francis Xavier Clooney, SJ initiated slowly and with a humble attitude
10-15-01 I a discussion of how one may have while "lovingly looking into the de-
3908 Briggs Ave an inter-religious encounter as a re- tails" that each may find God both
Various street signs recovered from sponsible human, good neighbor within and outside his or her own
Ian apartment. and spiritual person. Dr. Thomas religious tradition. He did not sug-
Foresthoefel, associate professor of gest that the audience deny their in-
10-15-01 if religious studies at Mercyhurst, in- dividual faiths, but that allow them- 1:00-4:00 RM.
troduced Fr. Clooney and urged the selves to be informed by the mys-
Undisclosed location IN THE$ I
audience to "expand their global and tery of God present in other tradi-
Female student reports being cultural horizons" by "penetrating tions.
bothered by a male student. MERCYHURST ATH LETIC CENTER
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FEATURES
Campus Ministry reaches out Breaking the ice with Chanelle Sherry
-

where she normally trains.

The Igloo, off interstate 90,
iMaking Waves is where Sherry has been
training for years. Sherry,
Kate Riley who is from Meadvilie,
Merciad writer
would take the 45-minute
drive before and after class
Chanelle Sherry has been figure skat- throughout high school and
ing since she was eight years old. is now c loser that ever to her
Now that she is 19 and a freshman at rink and to her coach, Dan
Mercyhurst, she is not slowing down. Smith.
In August, Sherry traveled to Colo- Sherry skates whenever
rado Springs for the U.S. National she can in preparation for
Collegiate Championships and the.upcoming season. She
brought home the bronze medal. Fol- will be opening for the St.
lowing this victory, she went on to Petersburg Russian Ballet
pass her U.S. Figure Skating Asso- performance of Cinderella
ciation Senior Level Gold Test, also and will also perform in the
in August. Passing this test puts her annual Christmas Ice Show
officially in the highest rank of ama- held December 9 on cam-
teur skaters with names like Michelle pus.
Kwan. She also has her sights set
This year was a year of change, on the Erie Invitational and
Annie Sltter/Merciad photographer however, for Sherry. Normally resuming competition again
Campus Ministry conducted Its annual food drive during the week Sherry would compete for regionals, in July, with an ultimate
Kate R iley/Contributing photographer
of October 14-19. The annual event is held to collect items to be hopeful ly placing high enough to go goal to make it to nationals.
donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank, which then distrib- to easterns, which she has done be- Sherry also auditioned for Freshman Chanelle Sherry is now balanc-
utes the food items to needy families throughout the community. fore, andfinallyshe would compete Disney on Ice while the ing her education and her passion for ice
With this year's food drive, Campus Ministry was hoping to im- for nationals. company was in Erie and 1 skating.
prove their record from last year and increase participation. Vol- Regionals had to take a backseat she was accepted. Disney will be of skating she said, "Probably not.**
unteers from Campus Ministry are pictured above surrounded by to something this year though, a col- keeping her name on file for; four Her advice to young skaters is "Skate
donations. lege education. Because the transi- years so that she may receive an edu- for your own enjoyment. Do not get
.
tion from high school to college is a cation first.. * discouraged if you have a bad day or
big one, regionals in October came When Sherry's not in class, at hit a bad jump.**
Learning Differences at an inopportune time for Sherry to
compete.
work-study or training for her own, Currently Sherry is undecided
programs, she is coaching her stu- about her major, however she is lean-
dents at The Igloo. Her kids range in ing towards criminal justice. One
program* celebrates 15 Mercyhurst and college life in gen-
eral has not put an end to Sherry's
skating, though. Two of the reasons
age from 7-16 years and are another <thing is for sure, she does plan on re-
important reason Sherry stayed in the tiring from the skating world. "I'd

years of helping students Sherry picked Mercyhurst were be-

cause of the on-campus rink and the
fact that it is only one exit away from
area. Sherry skates about five days a always like to at least coach,** said
week*
When asked if she will ever get sick
Sherry. 'W
achieve their goals is rewarding to
Leslie Echan me. •»

Features editor The program which services over

Have you ever wondered what was 100 students has two graduate assis-
on the top floor of the tower in Old tants, a secretary, 50 tutors and 120 ^m
Main? The room that was once the notetakers.
convent bedroom for the Sisters of The program provides students £ jtjA
Mercy now has a couch and a few with notetakers, tutors, private test-
chairs, a coffee table with books and ing areas and even emotional support.
photo albums on top with coll aged "I honestly think that many people
photos of students smiling and goof- with disabilities just give up. But it
ing around on the walls. Doors are is exciting to me because these kids
* . ^

MAS
covered with graded papers depict- keep coming back,** said Rogers.
ing the accomplishments of "Many of our students have to work
Mercy hurst students. There are desks really hard for half the grade that their
and computers and a view of the cam- non-disabled peers achieve. Yet it is *r
pus and Lake Erie. not like the students are disabled, /i
Often student voices are heard. they just learn differently.** Last win-
some of panic and some of joy. Stu- ter 17 of 58 students had a 3.0 GPA
dents are rushing in and out of the or higher.
office, grabbing notes from their per- According to a senior Mercyhurst
sonal mailboxes and stopping to student in the Learning Differences
photo copy an assignment or just to program, 'The program has helped
ask questions about classes. Others me to enhance my writing by
are socializing with each other on the strengthening my weaknesses. For
couch and chairs. example, the program has helped me
The thirdfloorof Old Main is the to be an individual writer. I would
Learning Differences office. A place bring my papers to the office and the
where some students take tests, oth- writing tutor would edit them. They
ers study and still others seek extra helped me to become more creative
help in a tough class. and were able to explain to me what I
This year marks the 15th anniver- flaws I needed to pay more attention
sary of the Learning Differences pro- to. They give very helpful advice.**
gram, which was the first in Penn- One student sak) that her average
sylvania and one of the first ten pro- day includes going to classes, tutor-
grams of its kind ip the country. The ing sessions for her classes, going to r n
program has helped 250 students to the office to pickup notes for each GO O^NOUf
graduate. The program is highly se- class and going to an optional study
lective^on average 80 students are session. *

interviewed, but only 20 are ac- "Watching someone work so hard GO

cepted. ; and then seeing him or her graduate
is amazing. Last year I had one stu- Your single source for tips on paying back your student loan easily, quickly, painlessly and
Dianne Rogers, the program direc-
dent come to me off stage and hug responsibly. Plus everything else you need to make real-life decisions in (be real world.
tor said, 'This Is my fourth year as
the program director. Students* indi- me right after he received his di- PHEAA
vidual success stories, working with ploma, it made me cry because I was cani .com t'tu&/i*z \>
m -Tr..:

kids individually and watching them so proud,** Rogers said.

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PAGE 4 THEMERCIAD OCTOBER25. 2001

OPINION
Customer service - am oxymoron?
THE GOOD ... I'm going to relay a little anecdote, it?** Already agitated by her, I sim-
ply looked at her until she said:
• It's that time of the term again...Registration. The good part about it, no just one of my personal experiences,'
class Friday. ft concerning the dismal customer ser- Left to Write "What I'm trying to say, is maybe
vice that students receive on campus. you should think about giving her
To be fair, I should probably pref- some privacy, hmm?" At this point
Mercyhurst Model United Nations took third place in their annual ace the remainder of the column by Adam DuShole I'm sure my face was beet-red, the
debate conference last weekend. Good job delegates! saying that there are indeed a num- contempt in her voice was enough to
ber of helpful and courteous indi- ter acting as if she were entirely in- stunk rhino. I slapped the account
viduals in the various student-related convenienced, said, "Well, Donna's paper on the desk replying, with an-
Kudos to Hurst TV...This season's-fall line-up has some of the best and ger and frustration, "How about just
offices. not hererightnow, so I don't know
most creative showstobe produced by the communication department At any rate, this is my tale, I call it what the hell you want me to do." a little bit of courtesy next time I
in years.t Well, many things came to mind come in here?**
"Disaster in The Docucenter.*'
It was a warm day in October, and concerning what she could do. But I The whole time I'm imagining
what could have happened to this
THE B A D . . . the aroma of trench fries from the did my best to be patient, replying
• i

cafeteriafilledthe air; in other words with only a mild amount of sarcasm, woman during the course of the day
Campus is bereft of school spirit It would be nice if MSG put some of it was a perfect day, nothing to indi- "Well, I really just wanted some help, prior to my arrival that would make
cate the trials of patience to come. but that seems to be too much.*' her so sour. Someone^ could've
our fees towards making free items, like cups, sweatshirts or tiny flags,
While on an errand during my work But that's not the icing on the cake. kicked her puppy into the street, or
with our school name and colors on them. It would be great to have
study, I journeyed down to the Donna (the Docucenter supervisor) perhaps, she just woke up en the
things to remember college by other than those we have to purchase
Docucenter to acquire a copy account did in fact arrive in the office and was wrong side of the bed.
ourselves.
page for the Lumen literary maga- quite helpful, referring me to the fi- [? But what's startling is how this case
zine. I was informed by the faculty nance office tofindan account num- is simply one among others relayed
What is up with partying with random students over the weekend and advisor of the. Lumen that I would ber, telling me to come back when I to me while writing this column. It
then, come Monday, you see those same students walking in the halls need to speak with the supervisor of find it. seems like there's an unfortunate epi-
and they give you looks like "How much did I have to drink*' or "What the Docucenter, who was not in-of- I returned to the Docucenter, find- demic on this campus for students to
fice at the moment. Nevertheless, I ing Donna on the phone. Which was be treated as though they are subhu-
was I thinking?'*
still needed a copy account page and no problem, I had no place to be. man. I suggest we revitalize Chinese
number for recording purposes. So here's the great part of the story: water torture to remedy this problem.
Laker Inn tends to place its cold bottled beverages, like soda, in the These details are inconsequential, Previously referred to rude woman College is difficult enough without
back of the coolers and places the warmer beverages towards the front. the point is that I arrived in the notices me waiting and says, again condescending, dismissive individu-
I don't know too many kids who like to drink warm Pepsi or go Docucenter to request a little bit of with aforementioned ill-manners, als. I hope that this widening-gap in
shoulder deep into the cooler looking for a cold drink, do you? help and advice, only to be met with "Axe you waiting for Donna, it looks the campus community is amended.
a particularly rude woman who, af- like she's on the phone now, doesn't
Registration is here, the time when patience is tested, students are
denied and classes are filled faster than we can make through the line in
Mercy Heritage Hall. Closing the lid on the melting pot
After the 1993 bombing, Congress less immigration, with 53 percent
By Kia Gregory
THE UGLY ... Temple News
called for government monitoring of thinking that immigration levels
foreign students in the United States. should be decreased. But Americans
The construction on Briggs needs to be delayed! Students have enough The law, to be implemented in 2003, have felt this way long before Sept.
hassles during the day that they do not need to have their sleep dis- (U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA — requires colleges and universities to 1 1 . > £>
rupted by the annoying sounds of drills grinding and country music With all of its symbols of freedom maintain a database to track the Historical ly, immigrants have been
twanging at 7 a.m. This goes on Monday through Friday and, since the and democracy, America has become movements of foreign students. If a blamed for everything from stealing
work shows no sign of stopping soon, is their any reason why the work a melting pot of ethnic, racial and foreign student switches majors or American jobs to draining the U.S.
crews can*t try to better accomodate students' needs? Maybe start after religious diversity. The land of the misses class, the federal Immigration economy. Such xenophobic attitudes
free has opened its door to those and Naturalization Service (INS) have led to laws that have steadily
most kids go to 9 a.m. classes. huddled masses pursuing the Ameri- wants to know about it. And in light curbed the flow of immigration to the
can dream and American opportu- of our current war on terrorism, gov- United States. )
There are many students smoking outside the entrance to Zurn Hall and nity. ' Ij ernment officials want to know yes- But once again, U.S. policy is mis-
the residents halls. Let's try to respect those who don't want to end up ^ That was before Sept. 11,2001. fj terday. guided. According to the American
with an iron lung, and smoke a little further away from the entrance. Now, there are too many foreigners Asidefromthe possible economic Immigration Lawyers Association,
in our country and too many cross- and operational disruption to univer- compared to the native-born popu-
ing our borders. As Americans grow sities, these measures have an obvi- lation, immigrants are more likel y to
Many freshmen have cars on campus, leaving upperclassmen having to increasingly suspicious of immi- ous flaw. They ignore the immigrants be employed, save more of their
search all over the tri-state area for parking spaces. Isn't there a rule grants, foreign students could be the who enter the United States using earnings, and are more likely to start
againstfreshmenhaving cars anyway? first to feel the brunt of the door tourist visas, employment visas or no new businesses. Also,-evidence
slam. visas at all J shows that immigrants are very in-
Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks As a result, reducing student visas terested in being part of American
on the World Trade Center and Pen- and monitoring foreign students will society. In fact, some immigrants are
tagon, lawmakers have proposed re- do little, if anything, to prevent ter- concerned that their youngsters are
t»vM* CotUgnf Prtctwlr*
ducing the number of student visas rorism . It may seem viable to moni- assimilating too quickly.
issued, or even banning them tern- tor the 500,000 foreign students who America's heightened fear of for-
porarily, according to published entered the country last year, but it eigners has more to do with racism
news reports, ' is impossible to watch the 30 mil- than terrorism.
It doesn't help that the hijacker lion visitors who came along with Changes to our immigration poli-
who piloted the plane into the Pen- them. However, Sept. 11 could be cies may seem prudent, but our fears
tagon entered the United States on a just the excuse America needs to fur- have lasting consequences. And
student visa. This reminds us that one ther narrow the path to the United when U.S. policy is based on nation-
of the terrorists in the 1993 World States. I alistic paranoia, American freedom
Trade Center bombing was in the According to a recent CBS News remains temporary not only for for-
country on an expired student visa. poll, Americans would .like to see eigners, but for all of us.

Town Hall Meeting

Where: Mercy Heritage Room When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
October 27,2001 C

Why: Congressman Phil Englishjjwill present a brief update

on current events in Washington, D.C.
ASKttrtWrfHPeKm with a question and answer session to follow.
 OCTOBER 25. 2001 THEMERGIAD PAGES

OPINION
'Tin really excited because its right
by my apartment I always wonder "Its a great idea because I hate walk-
"We should have an East entrance whyll can't just use the staff en- w I think its a good idea, anything that ing arounf to the other side."
to* the library because it would be trance." promotes easy access is good in my
more accessible to the students liv- —Amanda Hart, seniod
*-—Chris Coulter, junior »»

ing in the aprtments. '

—Katie Resinger, junior CAMPUS Stacey Abbott, senior
"I'm all for that. It sucks to walk al
the way around, especially in the rai
"1 think its a Wonderful opportunity
to set an example for our growth as a QUESfrtON "It's a good idea,^especially* when and wind."
winter gets here. It will be a lot nicer
"It's a great idea. We won't have to college.*' i •Jen Moore, junior
walk all the way around the build- not to have to walk all the way around
—-Patrick Fore, senior when its snowing."
ing—especially in$he winter.7 f
I—Tim Pohorence, senior
*•> . What s your opinion — Mitch Thompson, juniorS
"It'ssa definite mustf It seems like on the proposed east
every time I have to go to the library
itris raining andtf e|d up running side entrance to the M think it makes sense that they fi- Next Week's Question:
It's really good, it saves on walking nally opened that side to students. I What has been your experience with
fime. I Mke it*' around the building^ library &
—Justin Corsage, junior? don't know^why it took so long." Resident Assistants at Mercyhurst?
—Stephanie Hines, junior 1 —Bill NardL senior
E-mail responses to:
merciad@mercyhurst.edu

Sacrificing s o m e f r e e d o m s is inevitable w h e n n a t i o n a l
security is at stake...but h o w m u c h is t o o m u c h ?
In a recent poll conducted by the the cost start to outweigh the benefit? progress to a more threatening level, preme Court The Court upheld the
American Civil Liberties Union, 54%
of Americans said that they would
In Other Words... Forfeiting privacy is one thing, but, should President Bush be permitted
I wonder, what percent of Americans to detain innocent Americans, or en-
actions of the President, setting a pre-
cedent that would allow future Presi-
have no problem sacrificing privacy would be wilting to forfeit their free- gage in a similar action of this mag- dents to act the same way. So, tech-
for the sake of national security. Sara Seidle dom as a whole to protect the nation? nitude, to protect the nation? nically, there is nothing stopping
'In a time such as this, when national Following the attack on Pearl Har- What if the amount of threats and President Bush from taking similar
security is so paramount an issue, it people would agree, by all means, bor, President Roosevelt ordered that Anthrax attacks targeted at the United action.
is inevitable that we must make some take the scissors. all* Japanese Americans, actual States increases?|These are once Has the racial consciousness of the
sacrifices in order to protect the na- Tampering with someone else's citizen's ofthe United States, be de- again attacks that hit close to home country, especially its leaders, been
tion. The question we must ask our- mail is a federal offense, but if some- tained out of fears that they may and are most likely being carried out enhanced in the year's since Pearl
selves though is how do we know one has laced an ordinary-looking somehow be working as spies or en- from within the country. Does this Harbor to the point that the nation as
1
when things have gone too far? postcard from Florida with Anthrax, gaging in espionage. * Tim warrant internment of all Arab Ameri - a whole can look back on history and
Some people may feel uncomfort- allowing someone else to inspect So far, drastic actions like this one cans based on the fact that, because learn from the mistakes of the past?
able having their personal belongings your mail may not seem like a bad have not been invoked and it cur- of the likeness in appearance to those Or, will these past events serve as an
completely searched and all sharp idea. r rently does not seem that they will carrying out the attacks, there could example to be followed?
blades, including innocent razors or These privacy issues seem like be. But, in the days and weeks to be some connection? Presently, it seems likely that these
scissors removed, when attempting small prices to pay for the added se- come, it is difficult to predict how the The issues surrounding Roosevelt's questions will never have to be an-
to board an airplane. But, if it means curity and protection that these ac- situation in Afghanistan will actions following the attack on Pearl swered, but, if they are, I can only
preventing a plane hijacking, most tions could afford. But when does progress. In the instance that it does Harbor were reviewed by the Su- hope history will not repeat itself.

The Christian response to

parking onj campus
Minor inconveniences are put in perspective by the trying life ofJesus Christ
his disciples should act, especially walk anywhere.
Questioning Faith those who claim to be his followers. ?Commandment number two: "Ap-
Commandment number one: "Thou preciate that there are people in apart-
Sara Seidle Editor in Chief shalt not complain about having to ments and places to live (i.e. have a
Kristin Purdy Managing News Editor i;Sr. Geri Rosinski, RSM walk a little bit from your parking real life) and deserve to be able to
Adam DuShole Arts and Entertainment Editor space.'* After all, unless you are dis- have some place to park.** I am "ir-
Leslie Echan Features Editor Since coming to Mercyhurst in tall abled, God gave you two good legs responsible college students'* who
Mackenzie Dexter Sports Editor of 1998, one ofthe consistent issues that at your young age should work have no consideration for the needs
PhilPirrello Opinion Editor on campus has been about student just fine — they get you to the near- of others. Trust me, I remember it
Annie Sitter Photography Editor I parking or, more realistically, the lack well '2
Technical and Production Manager thereof.
BU|y Elliott
Kelly FroeUch Copy Editor I hear people complain about park- ^^Commandment Commandment number three: "Is
there still not a prohibition against
Sarah Antonette
Annie DeMeo
Advertising Manager
Staff Writer
ing at every student forum meeting
that I have been to. number one:% Thou freshmen having cars on campus?*'
What happened tolfollowing the
Including the "secret freshman
parking" on Parade Boulevard, stu- shalt not complain rules for die common good?
There has been more parking con-
dents utter dismay that they cannot
find a parking space that is close about having to gestion this year than any other and
it just so happens that we have our
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst enough to their apartment that they
College. It is published throughout the year with the exception can open the car door and enter their walk a little from largest freshman class ever —
hmmmmmm, makes you think!?
of mid-term and finals weeks. Office at 314 Main. Telephone bedroom! Yes, we could build more lots,
824-2376. Fax 824-3249. E-mail <merciad@mercyhurst.edir>. If I may ask a classic question, your parking build more ramps, build more roads,

The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be

"What would Jesus think about all
thisr I L l spot.' M build more convenience, but does it
always have to be about conve-
signed, but your name can be withheld on request under certain Since Jesus did a lot ofwalking (i.e. nience.
conditions. Letters are due on the Monday before publication the journey narrative in Luke *s Gos- est (or furthest) beet blast, don't they? Is that the Christian message, that
and should be no longer than 500 words. All letters should be pel), transportation and vehicular Why complain about walking when thou shalt never be inconvenienced?
storage were not an issue for him, but there are others in the world who I would beg to differ with that no-
submitted to Box 485. would give anything to be able to
he does have much to say about how tion and I suspect, so would Jesus.
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OCTOBER 25, 2001 THE MERC1AD PAGE 6

ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT
Dinner Movid Dracula takes!
Check Please
By Chris Pappas
Ticket Stub
By Phil Pirello
\ bite out of Erie in October, 1997 by the Alabama
Contributing writer Opinion editor By Robin L. Carpenter Ballet. This year's performance was CKjjt 25 to 31 %
Contributing writer the first time "Dracula" has been per- Finney's Pumpkin ville is debut-
If you like good food, good drinks, From its opening shot, "From Hell" formed by any other company. ing its Haunted Pumpkin Maze
friendly people, and sports, then Erie takes us into hell: late 19th century October^! 3, 2001 marked the pre- The female leads were played by of Bloody Butcher Hollow Corn
has a new place for you. The place is London. A complex camera move miere of "Dracula," presented J>y Christina Maria as Mina, and Gina Maze. Purnjpkinville is open ev-
called Coach's Sports Bar and Grill. descends past the. various social Lake Erie Ballet and the Mercyhurst Ribera as Lucy. Lucy and Mina were eryday fron|9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and
Coach's has it all for Mercy hurst stu- classes and onto the grimy cobble- Dancers. This rull-length ballet was best friends until Lucy became a vic- the maze will open every evening
dents, a close location, inexpensive stone streets ofthe city's Whitechapel based upon Bram Stoker's chilling tim of Dracula's bite, turning into a from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Located on k
food and drinks and 12 TVs full of district, where we see Jack the tale. The performance proved to be a member ofthe undead herself. Route 99, four miles south of
sports action. Ripper's infamous stalking grounds. spine-tingling adventure for all those Jennifer Camodeca, Danae Edinboro in Cambridge Springs.
Coach's is on West 3 8th Street just Here, we eagerly await a visceral, in attendance. Dracula was expertly Patterson and Amanda Walker played Admission is $6 — bring your
two traffic lights west of Peach whodunit experience. danced by Alabama Ballet's Wes the seductively feral female vam- own flashlight
Street.* If you*re looking for some The Plot: Johnny Depp, in a retread Chapman. His dancing andfierceat- pires. The corps de ballet successfully • * '

good food when you go out, look no of his "Sleepy Hollow" role, plays titude brought the character to life. accented and enhanced the story line. Oct. 25 to 30
farther. Coach's has a good selection Inspector Abberline, an opium addict] The special effects were spectacu- The Mercyhurst Dance Club spon- Haunted House of Horrors—1]
of delicious food ranging from whose daily trips allow him to have] lar with the appearance offog always) sored a free trip to see the dress re- Open 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and $8
burgers to a shrimp basket! The psychic visions of who the Ripper's signaling the approach of Dracula. hearsal. Students filled the audito- for admisson. Park in the West
prices of the food at Coach's will re- next victims will be. (We assume] Explosions and seemingly real blood rium and showed their support for the Erie Plaza and wait for a shuttle
ally make your wallet happy. You these visions have always been his were great for shock value, making dancers. Also, through the Unre- bus to take.you to the mysterious
could walk out of Coach's with a full investigative tool, not just a plot de- the story come to life. Roger Van stricted Fund of the Erie Arts of the location. They even provide
stomach and a few drinks for less vice.) The visions become more vio- Fleteren, also of Alabama Ballet, ex- Arts Council of Erie, the first 125 closed circuit TV to watch the
than $10. ^They have a good selec- lent as the murders of prostitutes, lead pertly danced the part of Jonathan college students were admitted to the terror while you-waii
tion of liquors, wine and beer as well by.'Mary Kelly (Heather Graham), Harker with a wide range of emotion. performancefree.Students were able
which are also reasonably priced. become more methodical and ritual- Both Chapman and Van Fleteren to take advantage of these opportu- Oct. 26 & 27 £ %
The large pizza is only $5.75, and it istic. Abberline falls for Kelly, just choreographed the ballet to an origi- nities to see the fine arts at work. The UltimatevTrip — a 2400
is delicious. Their appetizers are a before a vision alerts him to the next nal score by Thomas Helms. Helms' "Dracula" proved to be an electrify- square foot self-guided |
good deal too, a basket of fries is only victim to have her "livelihood )9IY
score was written solely on the or- ing ballet that really sank its teeth into through 10 acres of woodland is
$2 and it is large enough to feed two taken. Abberline's investigation be- gan. "Dracula" made its world debut the Erie audience. running 7:30^p.m. to'.midnight.
or three^people. You'll also find gins to reveal a conspiracy and also Not recommended for children
plenty of burgers, sandwiches, wings, an interesting twist as to the true iden- under 12 and senior citizens. Lo-
and other appetizers to satisfy your
hunger.
tity ofthe serial killer, which involves |
a secret society of Freemasons, a
Attention all Tori-philes cated at 7195 West Ridge Rd
across from the Fairview&Fire
If you like to play games, Coach's gang of pimps, and the Queen's sur- (COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE) ninety days at the WarnerSBros. Hall. Admission is $5.
has a good selection of games to keep geon (Ian Holm), whose knowledge Glendale,Cali — Fans of Tori Amos Online site, which also offers fans a
you entertained. They have a nice of dissection may or may not be to can catch a rare inside look at a dress listening party featuring Tori Amos'! Oct 26 |
pool table, a dart board, and an ex- protect a royal family secret. rehearsal'performance in the ac- "Strange Little Girls." j The State Street Tavern is hold-
tremely fun hockey game to keep you The Good: "From Hell," as directed claimed artist's "Strange Little Amos' "Strange Little Girls" was ing a Halloween costume party.
entertained.. If you'd rather watch by the Hughes Brothers, is an origi- Webcast." Accessible at released by Atlantic Records on Sep- They will also be featuring local
games than play them, Coach's has nal piece of camera work. Shots, pho- www.warnerbros.com and AOL tember 18th and debuted at #4 on the bands Self Inflicted, Criminally
you covered. They have 12 different tographed by Peter Demming, are Keyword: Music, the webcast started Billboard Top £00 chart; All the
r
Insane and Forced Under. - >i
TVs to offer any sporting event you perfectly executed and lit. The sickly October 12 and will be available for songs on the album were written by
could want. They even'have a nice green and devilish red hues portray the next ninety days. This special, men, but are performed by Amos Oct 27
big screen TV in the back room. If downtown London as a corrupt realm Internet-only event features an unac- from the perspectives of a diverse Erie Hardcore^ 'Vfavorite*'
they're not playing the game you where evil and government work companied Amos alone at the key- cast of female characters. Songs com- Shockwave, will be appearing
want to see, just ask, chances are that hand-in-hand. Shots crane down low, boards for the first time in seven posed by such artists as Neil Young, at Forward Hall on Peach St. Ad-
they will find it fox you. one even through the ground, sym- years. Among the selections will be the Stranglers, Eminem, Depeche mission is $8 with the donation
Coach's has a true sports bar and bolizing a descent into madness as songs from Tori's current Atlantic Mode, Slayer, Lou ReedJtJohn of a canned good. Shockwave al-
grill setting. Not only do they have we get closer to finding Jack's iden- Records album, "Strange Little Lennon/Paul McCartney, and others ways puts on a good show, so
all of the sports on their many TVs, tity. Great set design and costuming Girls," including **Time" and "Enjoy are taken apart and put back together check it out an support the local
they have tons of sports memorabilia compliment a stand-out supporting The Silence." $ $ §§ darkly, gently, and in an uncompro- scene. Lake Effect in Effect!
hanging throughout their establish- cast: Robbie Coltrane as Abberline's Amos' "Strange Little Webcast" mising fashion, *
ment. They have tons of autographs partner and Holm delivers an evil presents 45 minutes of music, per- Amos is in the midst of a major Oct 27
from all kinds of professional ath- performance. Depp's cockney is formed exclusively for Warner Bros. cross-country concert tour, which Haunted Beer House Party—
letes. They have athletes from now, muddled, coining off as lethargic. His Online's Live Concert Series, and began in West Palm Beach on Sep- Sullivan's is hosting a costume
and many legendary players too. dialogue, using cliched lines from delivering incredible atmosphere tember 28th and concludes in San With contests, prizes and games.
There is lots of seating at Coachs other serial killer movies, sounds from multiple-camera coverage, as Diego, California on November 20th. Will scaring drunk people ever
also. There is a good sized bar and original and fresh only because he shot by preeminent music video di- The shows feature her alone at the lose its' appeal? J
plenty of tables in the front room. says them with an accent. Graham, rector, Kevin Kerslake. The webcast, keyboards - marking her first com-
The back room has even more tables the only hooker with perfect skin and captured at tour production rehears- pletely unaccompanied performances Oct 30 1 £
and room for people to hang out. teeth, surprisingly grounds the film, als in Florida, will be archived for since 1994. Poet Sean Thomas Dougherty
If you need a change in scenery, forcing us to concern ourselves with will be performing several origi-
Coach's is the place. You can't beat her safety as Jack's blade nears. nal poems during a reading at
thefriendlyatmosphere inside. Ev- The Bad: Outside the plot's creative 7:30 p..m. in the Cummings Arts
eryone is friendly, and the service is twist on why Jack murdered and who in the PAC. The event is being
prompt. There is no waiting forever he did it for, "Hell" neither breaks coordinated in conjunction with
to get waited on, and the food is new ground nor entertains as much Mercyhurst literary magazine,
cooked up fast when it's ordered. as the trailer made us think it would. The Lumen.
There is no reason that Coach's It is a gloomy, depressing environ-
% «•
shouldn't be the next place you go ment/beating us over the head with Nov. 6 % 39
for good food and good times. C in not one, but at least five de-
A world-renowned Japanese
nouements that wrap various plot drum core group, Yamato, will
threads. Scenes have a choppy flow be appearing in the PAC at 8 p.m.
I #1 Spring Break and the eventual revealing of Jack's Admission is free for Mercyhurst
Vacations! identity is too obvious. The movie college students. You don't want
Cancun, Jamaica, even has a subliminal cue for you. A to miss this events 7
"Seven" esque revelation is expected,
I Bahamas & Florida but never comes. The grisly murders Nov. 7s
Earn Cash & Go Free i| are very tame; they become exces- Diversity 101 is hosting a buf-
Now hiring Camp sively gory as the ending nears. fet-style International Food
"From Hell" disappoints as a nar- Night, beginning at 5p.m.and
* Reps * i rative, but satisfies as an unrelenting ending at 7p.m. in the Student
1 -800-234-7007 examination ofthe horrors the human Union Great Room. Now you can
Endlesssunmiertouis.com mind is capable of executing, let have you're cous-cous and eat it
alone thinking. 17AUPV
, too. £. :
 OCTOBER25, 2001 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7
LAKER
SPORTS
M e r c y h u r s t w o m e n ' s field h o c k e y t e a m d e f e a t s G e n e s e o Men's and
a n d Wittenberg, improving lrecord|to 10-7 overall women's ! |
By Mackenzie Dexter |c r o s s c o u n t r y
Sports editor?
compete in
The Mercyhurst field hockey team
improved its record to 10-7 as they
defeated Division III schools Geneseo
GLIAC cham-
and Wittenberg last weekend, 4-0
and 1-0, respectively.
pionship race
In Saturday's win against Geneseo,
sophomore defender Christa Mancini
By Mackenzie Dexter %
scored the first goal of the game. The
Sports editor
goal was Mancini's first career tally. ^^^^ ^^^^ Jinie biner/Merciad pnotograpner Annie Sttter/Merciad photographer
Mancini then made her first career Jeanna Hartmann dodges past a Wittenberg Mariel Zummo dribbles by Wittenberg defense
assist with the second goal of the defender. Hartmann scored the lone goal during the 1 -0 Laker win * The men's and women's cross coun-
game scored by junior midfielder half. Junior forward Sarah D'Emilio Sunday afternoon. Mercyhurst battled Mercyhurst outshot Wittenberg 27- try teams competed in the GLIAC
Jeanna* Hartmann. Hartmann also finished the scoring with her goal in against Wittenberg in the first half. 13. Kraatz stopped three shots to pick Championship race this past week-
made a huge defensive save. These the second half. Goalies junior Sum- The game was then delayed an hour up the shutout in goal. The Mercyhurst end.
plays earned her the honor of being mer Kraatz and freshman Jennifer and twenty minutes at halftime due to win decreased Wittenberg's chances The Lakers traveled to Ashland, OH
named the Eastern College Athletic Coffman combined in goal for the intermittent lightning. The second of making playoffs. Saturday, October 20. The men fin-
Conference Division II Player-of-the- win. half was then played in a steady down- The Lady Laker field hockey team ished 12th out of 12 teams with 350
Week to this week. Freshman for- The Lady Lakers won their tenth pour. The only goal of the game came will entertain Slippery Rock Wednes- total points, only three points behind
ward Nicole Davis also added a goal, match of the season with a 1-0 win from Hartmann at 26:31 of the sec- day, October 24 at 4 p.m. in their final Gannon. A total of 116 runners com-
her first career goal, late in the first over visiting Wittenberg University ond half, assisted by D'Emilio. match of the season. peted in the men's race. Finishing j
first for Mercyhurst and 60th overall

Women's hockey loses tough games to St. Lawrence was senior Brian Colaizzi in 28:18.
Freshman Scott Bishop finished next
for Mercyhurst in 68th place overall.
Lady Lakersprepare toface previous national champions Senior Ciaran Brewster came in just
three seconds after Bishop, finishing
70th overall. OtherKtop runners for
save by Mercyhurst goaliejunior Tif- play at 6:12. Mercyhurst rallied to tie completed a weekend sweep. Mercy- Mercyhurst were junior Stephen
By Mackenzie Dexter fany Ribble. The game was an excit- the game in the third. Junior forward hurst dropped to 2-3. The Lady Lak- Gerics in 74th place overall and se-
Sports editor ing battle between the two teams with K.C. Gallo scored on a power-play at ers again outshot St Lawrence, this nior John Campbell finishing 78th.
the Lady Lakers actually outshooting :50 and Ireland followed suit with a time 33-31 and were 2 of 7 on the The women's team finished 11th
The Mercyhurst women s hockey St. Lawrence 28-27. goal at 8:29. Both teams had excel-1 power-play. St. Lawrence finished 2 out of 13 teams. The Lady Lakers
team took two tough losses from St. St. Lawrence got on the board lent scoring chances in the game's of 8. T * lp? earned a total of 298 points, 15 points
Lawrence this past weekend losing quickly Saturday, scoring just 38 sec- final minute. With the Lady Lakers Mercyhurst Head Coach Michael behind Gannon. Sophomore Mindi
Friday night 2-1 and Saturday after- onds into the game. The Lady Lakers I penalized for hooking at 19:15,Ribble Sisti says his team is slowly but surely Lauterbach finished first for
noon 4-3 in overtime. tied the game about seven minutes stopped a point blank shot and getting to the big time. "We are liter- Mercyhurst and 46th overall in 24:49.
St. Lawrence began the scoring Fri- later with a power-play goal by sopho- Mercyhurst's Barch was denied on a ally inches away. We lost two one- Freshman Julie Dickinson finished
day with a goal 16:21 into the first more forward Jessica Dillabough. breakaway by the St. Lawrence goal games to a great hockey team. It
period. The Lady Lakers dominated goalie. That set the stage for St. won't get any easier because we have 53rd overall, freshman Katie
Assists went to juniors K.C. Gallo
the second period, finally getting a and Jennifer Jeffrey. St. Lawrence Lawrence's win in overtime. to get ready for Minnesota next Fri- Mieczkowski placed ?62nd, junior
goal from sophomore forward Lind- scored the final goal of the period With only 19 seconds into over- day. Minnesota won the national Kate Cywinski came in 67th and
say Barch with 4:48 left to tie the four minutes later to take the lead 2- time, a St. Lawrence defender picked championship two years ago." freshman Heidi Ironsfinishedin 70th
game 1-1. Barch was assisted by jun- 1. The second period had very little up the puck off the boards and man- The Lady Lakers will be hosting place.
iors Natalie Schembri . and continuity as six minor penalties were aged to slip it between Ribble's pad Minnesota in the Mercyhurst Ice The men and women will compete
C.J. Ireland. In the third, St. Lawrence called in the period's final fourteen and arm St. Lawrence walked away Center at 7 p.m. Friday night and will in the NCAA Regionals Saturday,
was able to score the game-winning minutes. The only goal of the period with the 4-3 win. The win improved then travel to Niagara to play at 3 November 3 at the University of
goal on the rebound of an excellent went to St. Lawrence on a power- St. Lawrence's record to 2-0 as it p.m. Sunday afternoon. Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI.

Mercyhurst club hockey team wins weekend-games

it's not for everyone,
ibkxt il&a^t's
point] 3

Annie Sltter/Merciad photographer , Annie Sltter/Merciad photographer

Mercyhurst and Syracuse players battle as they Mercyhurst body checks a Syracuse player in
rush to get the puck Sunday's 7-2 win ^ £

Freshman Matt Krusey scores four goals In Arrriy ROTp you'll push W^M^Xm..Jfepijts. And In
e process, team fjow to thirfkQrt(four feet and be a good
as Lakersdefeat Navy and Syracuse -reader. You could even get a scholarship. Register today fora?
2, respectively. The Lakers were back in action Sun- Army RQTC class. Because you're not;&st iifce. "everyone "
In Saturday's American Collegiate day to defeat Eastern Collegiate
By Mackenzie Dexter Hockey League rival Syracuse 7-2.
Hockey Association Division I con-
Sports editor test against Navy, junior Brendon Krusey had three goals for the Lak- U n l i k e f axwiyfc hftr,' e o l j m r 4"^n>t«k< W^T^on; t a k e «
Laboon scored two goals. Also scor- ers, while Laboon, junior Chad
The. 13th ranked Mercyhurst club ing for the Lakers were junior Lee Klimow and freshman Bobby Spitzer trYr^Q^toigation
hockey team hosted the United States Penascino, sophomore Rob Garber each added a goal. Mercyhurst outshot
and freshman Matt Krusey with one Syracuse 33-32. Fresh/Soph
Naval Academy and Syracuse in the
Mercyhurst Ice Center this past week- goal apiece for the 5-4 win. Navy The Mercyhurst club hockey team Call^Taptail
end, winning both games 5-4 and 7- outshot Mercyhurst 48-37. is now 2-0 in the ECHL.
PAGE 8 THE MERC1AD OCTOBER 25. 2001
LAKER
S PORTS
Men soccer wins eleventh straight
?
Celebrated ^Author
Johii Fefnstein * To
Speak Atf Mercyhurst
By Mackenzie Dexter Hpjff Pinner 1 |
Sports editor
m

The Mercyhurst men's soccer team [Noted author and sports commen-
won their eleventh game in succes- tator John Feinstein will be die fea-
sion Sunday defeating visiting tured speaker at ^Mercyhurst
Charleston 5-1. •; College's Fourteenth Annual Bas-
Freshman Mike Blythe opened the ketball TiporTDinner setforMon*
scoring for Mercyhurst 32:46 into the da^night^SfovembeS, at 7.-00
game. Freshman Dan Wagner scored afcibe Bel AireHtfteLf? &
the game-winning goal with his first v % : \ « Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer
Feinsfein graduated from Duke
career goal 9:53 before the end ofthe Goalie Mike Franks dives to save the ball from an Anthony Maher blocks a defender as he goes U^versityf|n }9f7. He worked at
first half. Senior Anthony Maher offensiveplayerin Sunday's5-1 win downfield. Maher scored two goals Sunday. theJWashington Post for eleven
scored his 20th and 21st goals of the Blythe, named GLIAC Player-of-the-j| Earlier in the week, Mercyhurst up- ing Jesuit 17-4. years as both a political and sports
season within the first 21:47 of the Week for this week, has now scored set the tenth ranked team in the coun- I Mercyhurst will entertain Findlay reporter. He-JiaS;also worked at
second half. Maher's first goal was at least one goal in seven straight try, Wheeling Jesuit, 2-0. Blythe Wednesday, October 24 in a game Sports Illustrated ancFfhe National
assisted by senior Brian Jankowski matches and has twelve for the sea- scored both Mercyhurst goals, the with huge conference, regional and Sports Daily.iie is the author of a
and his second came off a penalty son. Junior goalie Mike Franks made first at 37:22 and the second at 72:32. national implications. Findlay is. 13- number of best-selling sports
kick to increase the Laker's lead to seven saves for the '"Lakers. The goals were both assisted by 0-2 overall and tied for first in the books£ including A Season on the
4-0. Charleston scored their only Mercyhurst outshot Charleston 19-11 Maher. Franks recorded his third suc- conference with Mercyhurst at 4-0- Bfink, A?Good Walfe Spoiled J A
goal of the game 69:33 into the game. and improved their record to 14-1 cessive shutout in goal for the Lak- 0. Findlay heads into the game Cly il War. and The Last Amateurs.
Blythe finished the scoring with his overall. The win extends the longest ers. The Lakers were so dominant ranked 11th in the nation, while He is currently a commentator for
second goal assisted by senior John winning streak since the 13-game that Franks was forced to make only Mercyhurst comes in as the #8 team National Public^Radio and Sport-
Kitcho 19:57*left in the game. streak in 1986. 'i one save. The Lakers outshot Wheel- in the country. ingflNews Radioiwrites columns
fo{ AOL and Golf Magazine, and
Women's Isoccer remains Football team loses to contributes to the Washington post
and the Wall Street Journals
Feinstein lives^in Bethesda,
perfect against Ferris State Grand Valley State 59 Maryland, and Shelter Island, New
York^with his wife, son, and
and Grand Valley State? By Mackenzie Dexter
Lakers actually ran more plays (76-
74) and held the ball longer (30:09-
daughter^.
[^Syracuse University men's bas-
£1

Sports editor 29:51) than GVSU.^Mercyhurst ketball coach, Jim Boeheinu was
Mercyhurst is unbeaten in its last nine turned the ball over three times, while the guest speaker at the inaugural
By Mackenzie Dexter matches (8-0-1). The win gives the The Mercyhurst Lakers football team GVSU played error-free. Mercyhurst
lost to #7 Grand Valley State last quarterbacks junior Mac McArdle Tipoff Dinner in 198& EgPNbas-
Sports editor Lady Lakers an overall record of 11 - ^haiyst, Jay Bilas, was test
2-r*fmd* 6-0*1 cooference*record. Saturday night 59-3. 4$. «NA and senior Scott Farison combined to
Grand Valley State remained un- complete 29 of 53 pass attempts for year's headlined j^j
The Mercyhurst women's soccer The women's soccer teamns now Tickets for the event cost $35.
beaten as their quarterbacks threw 368 yards. McArdle went 19 of 35
team won their eleventh match ofthe rankedfourthin the GLIAC. seven touchdown passes,;, the most for 241 yards, including a 59 yard They will be^available at the
season by defeating GLIAC rival Earlier in the week, the Lady Lak- ever allowed by the Laker defense, completion t o*fre shm an * Andrew Mercyhurst College Athletic Cen-
Ferris State 4-0 Sunday October 21, ers played Grand Valley State to a 1 - surpassing the old mark of six set by Grant Farison completed 10 of 18 for ter weekdays from 9:00 a.mi to
in Big Rapids, Ml. 0 shutout. Kowzan scored the game- Hillsdale in 1999? 1& i 4:00 p.m. beginning Monday, Oc-
Freshman Julia Kowzan scored 127 yards. Junior Tim Siemon led
winning goal 16:42 into the game and The only points for the Lakers came nine Mercyhurst receivers with seven tober 22.
what proved to be .the game-winner was assisted by senior Dawn from junior Vinny Repucci's 20-yard receptions for 107 yards. Sophomore
at 18:17, assisted by junior Jessica Langevine. Frey made five saves for field goal with 2:23 left in the first Craig Joseph and junior Phil
Hoppe. Kowzan then scored two the Lady Lakers. Mercyhurst outshot quarter. GVSU led 14-3 after a quar- Provenzano combined for 108 yards
more goals, one at 28:30 and the Grand Valley State 18-6. Grand Val- ter, 31-3 after halftime and 59-3 af- on the ground in 17 attempts. Repucci Fellowship of
other at 78:3% to put the game out ley State was only allowed one cor- ter three periods. has now kicked field goals in two Christian Athletes
of reach. Junior Sarah Domenicucci ner kick, while Mercyhurst had five. Grand Valley State, averaging 58 successive games. Sophomore
added the final goal, her first of the points a game, set an opponent's one Terrence Patrick led the Lakers de-
The Lady Lakers will entertain the game record with 34 first downs, fensively with eleven tackles and two Come and join the
season, with two minutes left in the University of Findlay Wednesday, breaking the old mark of 33 set by sacks. Mercyhurst had four sacks
game. Senior goalie:Meghan Frey October 24 at 12:30 p.m. in an im- Saginaw Valley State in 1998 and against GVSU, the most since the fellowship and FUN.
made two saves for the Lady Lakers portant GLIAC encounter. equaled by Northwood earlier this Findlay game late last season.
in recording her sixth straight shut- Mercyhurst will travel to Highland season.
All non-athletes and athletes
out Frey hasn't been scored upon in Mercyhurst's record drops to N5 fwelcomel
Heights, KY this weekend to play Despite the lopsided score,.^the overall,* f.
the last 611 minutes. The Lady Lak- Indianapolis Friday at 8 p.nu and Laker offense played well. ^Mercyhurst will host Hillsdale this Every Tuesday night at 8:45
ers outshot Ferris State 35-5. Northern Kentucky Sunday at 1 p.m. Mercyhurst picked up 24 first downs Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on Tullio Field. in the Football Office
and 446 yards of total offense. The
In cooperation with Mercyhurst College,
the Erie School District's Student Leadersip Center presents Ladyf Laker volleyball team upsets Tindlay
KICK Friday'night, has chance to makefplayoffs
burying Findlay with a score of 30- The Lakers pulled off the easy win
for Caring By Jess Kapusta
Merciad writer
20. Overall play by the Lakers was
outstanding as they compiled an over-
against 1-14 Ashland and improved
their record to 7-7 in the GLIAC. The
all hitting percentage of 0.276 with ladies won in three games with the
Mercyhurst College The women's volleyball team had a 127 attempts and only 12 scores of 30-20, 30-25, and 30-22.
successful two game sweep this errors. Outside hitter junior Leslie Barba, Macko and senior Stacy
vs. weekend facing off against first Macko played an impressive game Theiser hit over 0.400 percent and
ranked Findlay College on Friday with 17 kills, 16 defensive digs and
Hillsdale University \ and Ashland University on Saturday an overall hitting percentage of 0.483.
pulled the team to victory.
Antonette commented, "We're play-
afternoon. Both games were against Macko won the honor ofbeing named
Gametime:fl:30p.m. GLIAC opponents and were vital pie GLIAC South Player-of-the-
ing really wellrightnow as a team.
We're very excited about the possi-
wins to give the girls a chance to Week for this week. Other notable bility of making playoffs for the first
Accepting donations of winter clothing make it to the playoffs. Lakers were senior setter Sarah time in the team's history. Our last
I to benefit The Caring Closet" In Friday's match, the ladies started Antonette with 36 assists," freshman three games are very important, es-
the night by defeating Findlay inj Lyndsi Hughes with 7 serving aces pecially our last game at Gannon."
game one 30-26 and then dropped and sophomore Jenn Barba with a The girl's last three games of the
PLEASE HELPJMAKE THIS A SUCCESS^ CLOTHES game two with a score of 24*30. The hitting percentage of 0.400 percent. regular season are at Hillsdale this
SHOULD BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND CAN BE team bounced back in game three This game gave the girls momentum Friday at 7 p.m., Wayne State this
DROPPED OFF AT THE MA IN ENTRANCE OF THE FOOT-jwith a score of 30-25 and then fin- needed to win their last home game Saturday at 4 p.m. and at Gannon
BALL FIELD. THANK YOU!!!!! • ished the match impressively by against Ashland University. •> Friday, November 2 at 7 p.m.