THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MERCYHURST COLLEGE SINCE 1929

NEWS:
Mercyhurstj umps
into the twenty-first
century with online
The pain of sparking Registration
meets the
21st century
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registration;

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By Kelly Rose Duttine
News editor

OPINION: Gone arc the days of waiting in

line for hours in the Mercy Heritage
Madam Malarky room, complete with security guards
tackles the trouble and computer problems.
some love triangle. Students who have 24 credits bv,
the beginning of the 2003 fall term
are now able to register online
Page 3 through WebAdvisor.
To register online, students must
be currently enrolled in fall term
classes to have access to WebAdvi-
sor and have cleared anyfinancialaid,
business office hold and Health Cen-
FEATURES: ter paperwork.
Travel overseas with Also, students must still meet with
Dr. Howarth over their advisors and complete the reg-
istration form to gain access to We-
Spring Break 2004 bAdvisor in order to register online.
to Naples, Rome Registration times are based on the
and Capri V number of credits that students have
Jody MeftVPhoto editor
before fall term. Do not count your
Page 4 Crowded parking lots andfrequentparking tickets cause problems for many students on campus. fall term classes in the number of
Police and Safety offer some tips for avoiding parking problems. credits needed to register. Graduate,
Post-baccalaureate students and se-
Safety issuesricketsand the car owner The underground lots are special re- niors with 90 or more credits will reg-
ARTS& By Jonelle Davis
served spots. In order to park in an ister Sunday, Nov. 1 from 1 p.m. to 8
Contributing writer reports to Police and Safety to pay
p.m;juniors with 60 to 89 credits will
ENTERTAINMENT the fine. underground lot, the parking passes
be able to register on Monday*--Nov.
This allows the owner to learn how are 1175 per year. If a car does not
A major problem that has plagued they violated the parking rules, and have a paid pass, under no circum- 3 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sopho-

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Find out what the Mercyhurst College Campus this solve future problems. The same stances can it be parked in an under- mores with 30 to 59 credits and fresh-
activities school year is parking issues. As the goes for moving cars, if they are ground lot men with 24 to 29 credits will regis-
school continues to grow; more park- contacted and the cars are not So, parking would not be a prob- ter on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. |
are in the Erie area r
ing spaces are needed. moved, t n e e r r wiU bo rrmckl. It ir[_ lerr if crtts were property regfetcred, [tO 1 t pMl
for Halloween. -
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Mercyhurst College is aware of this
concept and has added and will con-
Page 6 tinue to add parking as this growth
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# In order to stop these parking prob-
continues.
Students, faculty, and visitors, on
SPORTS: the other hand, feel that parking is
more of a pain than ever. It seems
as if there are never any available
Field Hockey 7-8 spots, and finding a ticket on a car
with one game windshields is a daily occurrence for
some people.
remaining.
in extreme instances, according to
student Michele Feidler, Police and
Page 8 Safety called her at 3 a.m. to move
her car or it would be towed. She
did not realize her car was parked in
an unauthorized spot and the call at
3 a.m., on a school night, was more
of a nuisance than anything
Upcoming Campus Events According to Sergeant Patterson,
of Police and Safety, solving these
parking problems is simply a matter
Wed. Oct. 22 - f. * ;f
of policy and procedure. Police and
Film Series: "A Hard Day's Night"
at 8 p.m. in the PAC
Are you causing network problems?
Fri. Oct.^,24 - Information Technology offers tips for students to speed up their network connection
SAC Fear Factor at 10 p.m. in the
Student Union
By Holly Burns
Contributing writer
Sat. Oct. 25* •
SAC presents :"Haunted Egan If you are a student at Mercyhurst,
there's no doubt that you are aware
Halls'* from 10 p.m.-12 a.m. in that there have been problems with
Egan Hall the network. You've probably heard
about all of the viruses and you've
probably noticed how slow your com-
Tues. Oct. 28 '* puter has been. Well, did you know
SAC General Meeting at 9 p.m. in that you may actually be the reason
for these problems?
the MSG Chambers! | According to Pat Benekos, Direc-
tor of Information Technology at
Mercyhurst, there are three main
ways that the network is being ncga-
tively affected and they are all rela-
Index tively easy to control. The first, and
probably most important issue with
the network right now is the abun-
News «;*. .*.. 1 dance of viruses that have been af-
fecting student computers. The vi-
News .' $ 2 ruses flood the subnets with traffic.
Opinion *• 3 Even though the problem has been
confined to student subnets, prevent-
Features *,... 4 ing the rest of the campus from be-,
Features*,..^ 5 ing impacted, this is still a large prob-
6 lem for those students connected to
A &E.^, *...- m the subnets. It results in poor, slow
Sports........ 7 performance. That is why it is im-
Sports 8 portant to understand that each com-
puter is connected; therefore students
in your building direcdy affect your
simple procedure for all car owners parked in proper lots, and not parked Specific registration times will be
to follow. in underground lots with out paid randomly assigned to students and
Sergeant Patterson also said that passes. notification will be sent to students
Mercyhurst e-mail addresses oil
parking would not be a problem if
everyone followed parking rules. He lems, it is important for everyone to Wednesday, October 29.
said that there are three main prob- be aware of some misconceptions of Technical support will be available
lems with on-campus parking. The parking at Mercyhurst. from the Computer Helpdesk dur-
first problem is getting students, fac- Thefirstmisconception is that park- ing all hours of online registration.
ulty, and visitors to register their cars. ing fines can be discarded and ig- Students without- access to com-
A parking pass that reads 2002- nored. I f parking tickets are not paid, putcrscan use the computers located
2003 is only valid for that school year Police and Safety will take a ffir ma- In the Library or computer labs.
rive action against violators. If you do not feel comfortable
and expires in June. Therefore stu-
[ dents with parking passes issued last According to Sergeant Patterson, registering online, there is still the
school year need to get a new park-1 after a series of unpaid tickets, a option to register in the Mercy I ler,U
ing pass. metal boot will be placed on the car. tage Room. Specific times are avail
'* Tfie second problem is parking in The metal boot locks the tire and the able through the Register's Office or
the right parking lots. All parking lots owner has to report to Police and the winter term schedule*
are posted with plaques and color Safety to get this boot removed. In Hopefully, with more than 1,800
codes. Each parking pass issued is order to get it removed, they must students registering online with Web-
assigned to certain lots. Cars should then pay a $50 boot removal fee Advisor the registration process will
only be parked in their assigned lots. along with all of theis previous park-\ go smoothly for everyone as Mercy-
Finally, the third problem is park- hurst finally moves into the twenty-
ing violations in underground lots. Please see Parking on Page 2.t first century with online registration.
network performance and you do the
same for them.
Computers infected by viruses in
the network are being targeted and
the students notified. If you are
notified that your computer has a
virus, you are given five days to clean
out your system, or the plug will be
pulled. You will not be able to use
your computer until the virus has been
removed. Benekos says that the best
way to avoid this problem is to have
current anti-virus software on your
PC. \ % S Jfc
For more information, visit hup:/
/lakernei.mcrcyhurst.edu/infotech/
quickjQx.asp. If your computer has
a program that does not have a free
download offered on this website, you
can purchase the Sophos Anti-Virus
Program at the bookstore for only
$5.95. % tf j
A second issue that is affecting the
school's network performance is Senlor TJ Kovach experiences slow computer network problems,
peer-to-peer file sharing^ According like many students at Mercyhurst.
to Benekos, students are often mis- crwisc, everything that is download- tributing to the problem, simply dis-
taken in believing that they are using ed Is readily available for anyone else able file sharing tm ypur computed
these programs, such as Kazaa, to to access. This process causes a lot For information on how to disable
simply download things like movies of traffic in the network. Also, this this on your PC|jgo to h u p ; / /
and music from the Internet. How- form of traffic receives the lowest security.uchicago.edu/pecr-to-peer/
ever, they must understand that these priority through the Internet connec- no_filesharc.shtmlu
programs are intended for file shar- tion, so students can always expect it
ing, unless it is set up so that it only to be slow. Please see Network on Page 3.
goes to one student's computer. Oth- To make sure that you are not con-
 OCTO B ER 22,2003
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NEWS 7b contact: newsmerciad(p)mercyhurst.edu

U.S. Army awards $25 million

Pope beatifies Mother Teresa of Calcutta
contract to Mercyhurst College
MAI to handleproject at Fort Hood, Texas
By Courtney Nicholas
Features editor

Dr. James Adovasio, director

of the Mercyhurst Archaeologi-
cal Institute (MAI) announced
the MAI has partnered with the
U.S. Armv to assist with the Cul-
tural Resource Management pro-
gram at Fort Hood, Texas ROME - Under brilliant skies and before an enormous, inter-
This partnership could entail national crowd that overflowed St Peter's Square, Pope John
up to $5 million in funding per Paul II Sunday declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta to be
J year depending on the archaeo- "blessed." | | |
logical significance of funding on The two-and-a-half hour ceremony and liturgy included sari-
the installation and continued clad dancers bearing flowers and incense from India, where she
funding opportunities. devoted most of her life to nursing the sick and dying poor.
At a press conference on Sunday's beatification, which was marked by the unveiling of
Wednesday, Oct 8, in the Mer- her portrait on the high frieze of St Peter's Basilica, means that
cy Heritage room, Dr. Cheryl the diminutive nun may now be referred to as "Blessed Mother
Huckerby, the cultural resource Teresa." |
manager at Fort Hood, said that Beatification is the final step before canonization, or sainthood,
this partnership will benefit both and there seems little doubt that Mother Teresa, who died in
Fort Hood and MAI, "Fort Hood 1997, will be wearing a halo soon. Revered in her lifetime as a
is able to address mitigation "living saint," she was praised at Sunday's service as a "luminous
needs while Mercyhurst has new messenger of God's love ... a soul filled with the light of Christ"
opportunities for training future
researchers while preserving an Chinese taikonaut returns from orbit
important part of Texas histo- after successful spaceflight
ry- that part told only through Photo courtesy of theMen^hursl Archaeological Institute
artifacts and archaeological site Five Mercyhurst College archaeology students spent July 2003 doing preliminary work at BEIJING - The re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou V spacecraft
assessment." Fort Hood, Texas. Here they are shown working in a rock shelter on the Fort returned to Earth in Inner Mongolia early Thursday, and rescu-
Fort Hood is located on the ers thronged around taikonaut Yang Iiwei as he emerged from
Edwards Plateau in central Tex- with these shelters-that is prima- mer, but next summer marks the opportunity not seen before at the module into a brilliant desert sunrise, ending China's first
as: the Fort is home to, among rily why we are involved in this." true beginning of what promis- the institution. manned spaceflight Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao hailed the 21-
others things, some of the ma- Under the cooperative agree- es to be a multi-year seasonal dig MAI will work with Fort Hood hour spaceflight as "a complete success" and said it would be
jor mechanized units of the U.S. ment, Mercyhurst faculty and at Fort Hood, A prospect that archaeologists to "preserve, man- "written into the history of China's space program development/':
Army. For decades the military students have the opportunity to affords outstanding learning op- age and improve the cultural re- the official Xinhua news agency said.
has systematically surveyed the excavate several of the nearly portunities for Mercyhurst ar- sources on Fort Hood and con- While China claimed "breakthrough technologies" in manned
acres used for training exercis- 800 protected archaeological sites chaeology student as well as stu- duct the research regarding those space launches, the goal of the Shenzhou V mission appeared to
es, locating hundreds of archae- at the installation. Over the 25- dents for other institutions. cultural resources/* be as much to rally China and impress the world as to demon-
ological sites throughout the res- year history of Fort Hood's Cul- "Working at Fort Hood this Other goals are preservation strate China's spaceflight capabilities. China is now the third na-
ervation. tural Resource Management pro- summer was exciting. I feel that and information gathering,'but tion to send a human being into space, after the former Soviet
Fort Hood was established as gram, 1,110 prehistoric sites and it will help me when applying to part of a larger movement to Union and the United States. Information provided by KRT
Camp Hood in the early 1940s 1,100 historic European settle- graduate school and/or for a job protect historically significant
and manages .approximately-1 L ment sites have-been identified. in-*he future" <5abe-Kenton, a sires while collecting data from
220,000 acres of public land. It "This award makes'a momen- junior in MAI said. others before opening more of
opened in September 1942 and j n o u s achievement for the archac-, "This type of opportunity is the Fort's land for training exer-
was used during World War 11 ology department, which has remarkably different Here at cises.
for training tank destroyers.
MSG Gab with Jess Tobin
long been recognized as one of Mercyhurst we try to have the This project provides an amaz-
"This project includes the ex- the country's outstanding archae- students participate as much as ing opportunity for Mercyhurst
amination of rock shelters. By ology programs," said Dr. Will- possible. This participation students, it also supplies an op- Outside the wind is bustling,
examining these shelters the stu- iam P. Garvey, president of makes them hyper-competitive portunity for the college's ar- the leaves are stirring and the
c<
dents can trace human record. Mercyhurst College. We antic- when applying to graduate chaeology department to broad- jack-o-lanterns are smiling. You
We can observe how humans ipate a productive working rela- schools and when applying for en research opportunities while know what that means....it's al-
affected the climate, environ- tionship with Fort Hood and jobs," Adovasio said. expand its extensive lab facilities.most Halloween!
ment, and geological circum- those working to preserve the Ultimately, Adovasio would Personally, 1 love this time of
stances around them," Adovasio cultural history of Texas" year. It is actually a pretty fun
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like to include other Mercyhurst Article information provided

said, "We have the best rock shel- MAI students and faculty are science departments, including by Gennifer Biggs, Director of time of year on campus. Every-
ter excavation capabilities in the expected to work at Fort Hood geology, biology, and chemistry. public relations, Mercyhurst body gets really festive and lots
country, and we have developed sites for the next five summers. of us decide to dress up in cra-
The project promises to bring College.
rigorous protocols from dealing The project began this past sum- to Mercyhurst a rich research zy costumes.
This year, MSG and SAC are
having a special edition of Fear Jody MetWPtvio «*tor

Parking problems persistent on campus Factor at Mercyhurst, and a

Haunted Egan Hall in celebra-
tion of Halloween.
Jess Tobin

Continued from Page 1. rules. I f a car does get ticketed, This has to be specially approved, to mold people to be good citi- Fear Factor will be held in the dents Andrew Ericson, Jessie
Although the fines can be add- however, Police and Safety are and then the students are issued zens by enforcing their rules and Student Union on Friday ,Oct. Shelmire, and josh Dunn are
ed on to college accounts, the not responsible for collecting white parking passes. These regulations. Minus the few cam- 24, at 10 p.m. There will be two starting up a fencing club. Mer-
boot fine has to be paid directly those fines. They are citations white passes only permit parking pus events that leave parking to to three people per competition. cyhurst Prep currently has a
to Police and Safety. that have to be paid directly to in the lot on from Pine Avenue a minimum, there should always Competitors will have to do fencing club and the goal is to
Another misconception is that the City of Erie. off campus. Therefore, fresh- be a spot for all registered cars. some pretty gruesome team up with them. As of now,
Police and Safety are responsible Finally, the last misconception men are not to blame for the 1 f everyone follows rules and things....and that's all I will say. there are prospective coaches
making street parking switch is freshman parking. It has been parking problems on campus. regulations the parking issues will Oh, I forgot to mention, there but one has not been chosen yet.
street sides on 1 >ewis and Briggs rumored that freshman are now By understanding the rules and disappear. Information on Park- will be cash prizes. Does that The club should be up and run-
every Tuesday. In actuality, the allowed to have their cars on misconceptions, parking a car on ing rules and regulations can be entice you? Well even if it ning in about two weeks, so
City of Erie has cars moved for campus, which is false. the Mercyhurst Campus should found on the lakernet. doesn't, come out and watch the watch for posted signs around
purposes such as street cleaning According to Police and Safe- be an easy task. fun anyway.
campus if you are interested or
and snow removal. 11 is impor- ty, freshmen are only permitted According to Sergeant Patter- On Sat., Oct 25, from 10 p.m. talk to Andrew Ericson.
tant that everyone follows these parking passes under direct relief. son, Police and Safety are trying to midnight on the second and Always feel free to attend the
• third floors of Egan Hall there MSG meetings and let your

Tips to improve!the network connection will be a haunted house fully

equipped with goblins, ghosts,
and all the crazy costumed stu-
word be heard. All MSG meet-
ings arc held Monday nights at
8:30 in the Student Government
Continued front Page L tem fasten Also, some student partment wanted to remind stu- just ask you to bring it in to them dents. The Haunted Hall will fea
. .
Chambers, located on the third
| Thirdly, problems can also be subnets are serviced by 10Mb dents is to be careful what you and they will do what they can ture themes of Mercy hurst's floor of the Student Union.
attributed to network hardware. hubs, which are affected more click on! Some links, though to fix the problem. own scary ghost stories, and bet- Hope to see you there.
One reason cited by Benekos as severely by high levels of virus they may seem harmless, may be However, if they arc not able ter yet, there will be food! Contact information:
the reason for so manv students and peer-to-peer traffic. Bene- connected to things on the site to solve the problem, they will Back in the mortal word, stu- jtobin7 5@mercyhurst.edu.
getting viruses, is simply that they kos said that the Information that could invite a virus or those advise students as to where they
do not have the proper updates Technology (IT) department is annoying pop-ups. can take it for good service. One
for their Windows programs. currently in the process of re- Also, students are encouraged important thing to remember is
She said that it is very easy for placing the hubs in Baldwin Hall to either use their Mercyhurst e- that if your computer does not
a virus to get through when and McAuley Hall to increase mail account and check it often, have anti-virus software, the Join Amerua^Jtl Student Tour Operator
there are holes in the program, performance. This project is ex- or forward their Mercyhurst HelpDesk will not help you!
as a result of not keeping it up- pected 10 be completed by mail to another e-mail account. Otherwise, their services are CANCVH
dated. To make sure that your Christmas. The account is used often by there for students* use*
Windows updates arc current,
ACAPUiCO
Also, in the near future, the IT faculty and staff to relay impor- They are open 8 a.m. to 4:30
visi i http: windows u pdatc department will be working with tant messages to students. p.m. Monday through Friday and
JAMAICA
.microsoft.com. Residence Life. Since student So, what do you do if you have the extension is ext.3200. Bene- BAHAMAS
Another reason for network computers are affected by all a computer problem? Pat Bene- kos also encourages students to FLORIDA
problems simply has to do with other student computers in their kos says that the first thing you access the IT page on Lakernet
the Internet connection. Mer- buildings, if there is an issue with should do is contact the Com- for more information. If stu-
cyhurst has outgrown its Inter- a computer, the IT department puter HelpDesk. The HelpDesk dents want the network perfor-
net connection and are taking will work in conjunction with will give advice on just about mance to increase, they must be $•11 Trips, Um ituK
steps toward expansion, such as Residence Life to take care of anything computer related. aware of the things they can do So Frot! Mow Miring rvVtEPvMT
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If the problem can't be re*1 to contribute to the improve-
Another thing that the IT de- solved on the phone, they will ment.
umntes
OCTOBER 22,2003
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To contact: opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu OPINION

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What's hot and what's not atMercyhurst This week
The Good.., All's fair in love and friendships
if I were you, I'd go check out senses anyway and realize that
the RIAP department. See if all you are the woman of his
uniioe registration is now available to all students who have accrued 24 or mote credits by the the students there fall eerily si- dreams and if it takes a freak
beginning of fall term. This service makes registration more convenient and less stressful for lent at your roommate's name. meat-packing incident for him to
students at Mercyhurst; that is, if there are no network problems on the day of registration. Let's Quit wasting your time writing realize that, then so be it
all keep our fingers crossed. ;:& me letters and start constructing When he finally does profess
your battle plan! his undying love for you, every-
Many freshmen have expressed gratitude towards the members of the Mercyhurst faculty and First, we need to understand one will tell it to their friends as
staff who have made their transition from high school to college so much easier. So thank you to female thought patterns*. Both a true epic love story. "Isn't it
the hard-working Mercyhurst staff and congratulations to the freshmen for making it this far you and your roommate know wonderful that Lulu and Steve-
through the first term. * that going after this guy would o finally got together? To think
be a b***hy thing to do. their love was forbidden for so

The Bad. I Dear Madam Malarky, In a perfect world, neither one

My roommate and I tiki the sameof you would go for the guy be-
guy. Is it mean for me to try to set cause friendship is forever and
long because that evil girl what-
sername. Why it's just like some-
thing out of a Lifetime Original
with him? Is all truly fair in lave andblah blah blah. Yet, then the guy Movie. " I 1
An outbreak of flu-like viruses is making life increasingly difficult for students and faculty alike. War? / would still be out there. A per- The key here is to be a won-
Keep chugging that cold medicine, folks and remember: There's only five more months of cold h Torn Between Friends and Men fecdy good candidate for a rela- derful friend to both parries in-
and flu season left. Sniff. f J i f f Sr^v Dear Torn, f tionship would go to waste. So volved while ensuring your own
Guys come and go, but friend* then your mind begins to wan- triumph. Hey, it's a dog eat dog
Students across campus were thrilled at having this past Friday off for fall break. Many werej ships are forever. A true friend der... "Hftimm... let's see... if campus my friends. If a bottle
able to use the time to go home. However, those who remained at Mercyhurst were frustrated to is hard to find. If you truly care my roommate was a true friend^ of Nair just so happens to pour
find that the Laker Inn and other facilities were closed for the holiday. Next year, let's remember about something, set it free, and she would support me and want itself into her shampoo, then we
that not all students live within driving distance. j5, if it comes back to you, it was me to be happy. Right." will all learn how unfair life can
meant to be. Don't you love rationalization? be. * *
However, she could use the On a final note, 1 would like
...and the Ugly
Sucker! I really had you goin'
there for a while, didn't I? Girl- same argument against you. You to mention that there is a third
friend, bust out the cyanide and could always play the good party in this instance: the guy
practice your right hook because friend. Score some brownie you're both after. Nobody has yet
L|*Lefs discuss common courtesy for a moment: Is it really so difficult to smile or greet someone considered his feelings toward
this is going to be a duel for the points and rid yourself of bad
as you pass them in the hall? Apparently so, as some Mercyhurst students have complained about vibery by playing the martyr, Ev- either one of you, or even if he
record books.
a lack of politeness on campus. Here's a solution: Let's all try to crack a smile at least once a day, has any at all. However, he is
First of all, let's be realistic. eryone loves a sacrifice.
treat one other with some degree of respect and we'll all be better people. That's the plan at least male. He has no feelings and we
Girls are catty. Admit it Do you You could sit your roommate
w 0
down and explain to her that your are allowed to treat him like
rofteality check: The weather in Erie stinks. It's cold, it's grey and it's rainy. It has always been this honestly think that your room* meat. Right-
friendship means more to you
way and it always will be, barring some sort of global heat wave. We should have all come to accept mate is going to show you such Happy Plotting!
than your family, cat, dog, fish-
this fact by now or will very shortly accept it Now, what's with all the complaints? Yes, it's cold Buy consideration? Do you think
ies, designer purse, great-grand- Madam Malarky
a sweater. Knit a scarf. Wear your mittens to class. Deal. It's the way of the Erie-ite. she's sitting around thinking to mother's diamond necklace, your
Send your love questions to
herself, "I care about my room- enure CD collection, your spleen Madam Malarky@vahoo.com
mate so much that I'm just going and your entire freezer full of Disclaimer: As previously not-
to forget completely about this Hot Pockets, and give her full
pot*.: AfiAffllCAfiis STtu,TlifV* neO\A ISTOoiU^efiAu guy?" Even if she is, it's just so permission and support to go
ed, Madam Malarky is not a psy-
chologist, psychiatrist, counselor,
she will look good and not have after this guy, personal assistant, professional
to be "the b***h." l&S' listener, good friend, or decent
Now she looks like "the b***h",
I'd be willing to bet that she's human being. Advice provided
and you can plot her demise by
\MH«1 MAK€S 7W6Y ONVY already got maps, diagrams and
arranging a freak meat-packing should probably be ignored. Any
statistics ready to plot your de- meat packing incidents on cam-
incident.
PuiNi ov The mise. She's probably in the pro- pus are coincidental.
PA?£fc 15 TOO r}*tf
\Ct cess of hiring a strategist. In fact, Of course, he'll come to his

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A tradition of stressful situations

Finally, the day of registration. stead of the gut-wrenching,
By Ashley DuBose We line up like ants, and follow stress-inducing, miserable tour
CILS * 1 -Vj
the chain along little blue chairs of Mercy Heritage Hall, I can
Lontnbuung writer with our eyes glued to the big wake up on Sunday morning,
&*?£&.
Y53.
v What is the scariest thing on screen television of death, pray- wait for my "special" time, and
campus, besides finals and bed ing that our classes do not close register while still wrapped in my
hair? Imagine walking to class in before wc get to the front of comforter.
v*i Old Main, and all of a sudden, the line. We stand and twitch in Now, I can laugh at all of you
(cue the dramatic music) you see anticipation for a tiny woman to lowly underclassmen as you fight

Where did the time go?
By Kristen Veruto
Contributing writer
After my first weekend back
at home, after seeing people I
haven't seen in a while, after re-
peatedly being asked the ques-
tions, "Can you believe you're a
* * * they may end up being one of
senior already? Where did the
rime go?" 1 began asking myself
the same questions, where did my
time at Mercyhurst go? »
1 remember moving into
Baldwin Hall in September, not
knowing what to do, where to go,
or what was about to come.
I remember waving to my par-
"first friend" may or may not
remain friends, but they will nev-
er be forgotten because they were
your "first friend."
There will be those friends
where, at first, you didn't like
each other for any reason at all.
But, when all is said and done
your best friends.
There are acquaintances, who
you don't hang out with on the
weekends, or maybe that's the
only time you hang out together,
but you confide in one another,
share stories, and ask for advice,
and eventually they, too. become
0 m W
your friends.
the Class Listing Paper. That's point out the next free line, so like dogs to...
right, you happyJ'Hursters, its we can walk past the rent-a-cop. | Wait, what? Some of them get
time for class registration!
p.
a great way to start a Monday.
What Is the school actually expect- to register online too? Well, fine.
ing us to riot over classes? Do Urn, well, we're still better than
weeks left in the first term, I Ah, registration. You struggle they think that when we find out the freshmen. Ha! i?
am starting to realize that my through the miles of possibilities, thai Theology of Marriage and Besides, the whole standing in
college career is, too quickly, trying to put together a decent Family is full, we're going to start line thing is tradition. If you take
coming to an end, schedule that allows you to take attacking the rope divider? that away from the freshmen,
©Pretty soon I will be totally on both major and core classes while Please. % what do they have left?
my own,-and working in the so sleeping past 8 a.m. without hav- Once we find out that one of l&l mean, besides tattoos, pierc-
called "real world." Some of ing to take Introduction to Dead our classes is full, we are too busy ings, the Walk of Shame, getting
my best friends will be miles Languages of Mesopotamia.
stressing out about trying to find a parking pass for the first time,
away, and some of my best days Then you have to talk to your a replacement to plan a rebel- fighting with Student Accounts...
will be behind me. advisor, who either has non-ex- lion. Ok, nevermind. Take the line
||Even though it is months istent office hours or an extreme At least, that was how it went because there are better tradi
away, it is still only a short rime phobia of students. That is, un- for me, once upon a time. Now, tions to look forward to.
before graduation, and I am not less you have a saint of an advi- as a high and mighty senior, af- Who needs that kind of stress,
ready to say goodbye to Mer- sor with many, easily accessible ter paying my dues and earning anyway?
cyhurst College, and the mem- office hours and plenty of pa- my ulcers, Mercyhurst stepped I have my Pepto to help battle
ories it has given me. tience. Yes, they do exist, I swear. forth into the 21" century. In- my ulcers anyway, thank you.
I am realizing that in quicker
than an instant 1 will never again
see some of the people who

ents as t hey left, and walking to-
wards Baldwin with my room-
mate with the feelings of excite-
ment and uncertainty flowing
through my body. I knew that
this was going to be the begin-
ning of a new part of my life
that, when I was finished noth-
ing would be able to replace or
compare to the feelings, friends,
and life experiences that I would|
go through. »-•
Three years later, I am sitting
here thinking about all of the
good times, as well as trying times
that 1 have gone through? and
would not replace the experienc-
es for anything.
1 have learned that there will
always be those "first friends" at
college with whom you will do
everything with. You and your
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FEATURES
Travel abroad with Mercyhurst and Dr. Howarth
By Kyla Mclnchak
Contributing writer

Dr. Howarth has been travel-

ing overseas with Mercyhurst
students for a number of years.
Every year the trip offers adven-
ture and an understanding of
culture to students.
Howarth has explored Italy,
Greece. London, and Paris in the
previous trips and for 2004 de-
cided to take students to Naples,
Rome, and Capri.
Howarth claimed that although
students are initially excited for
Mercyhurst's trips, they are twice
as enthusiastic when they return.
"The trips broaden everyone's
horizons," said Howarth. "You
have to experience it yourself."
As an ancient history profes-
sor, Howarth is primarily inter-
ested in places with "really old
stuff." :i
He selects different places ev-
ery year so the same students can
continue go on the trips. Another
key factor in making his decision
is "really good food!"
Meredith Harring, a sopho-
more history major, enjoyed the
trip last year.
"We were able to gallivant ev-
erywhere, and we saw many of
die aspects of history that we've
read about in books." She said-
culture there was amazing.
"The people there are friendly
to Americans," said Harring.
Harring is personally anticipat-
ing the sightseeing for the 2004
trip. She is ecstatically waiting to
see the 16th chapel in the Vati-
can.
Because she focuses on Ro-
man history, the trip is, in her
opinion, going to be quite an ex-
perience.
Harring shared that traveling
to other parts of the world al-
lows an individual to gain a bet-
ter understanding of varied cul -
turcg: .
"Tticj ire always stereotypes
Before flying home from their spring break adventure, Howarth and the students stop in
London and can travel to Stonehenge. Stonehenge was a favorite place for Maria
Greek who traveled to Greece with Howarth In 2002.
r
cool to live there for a few
years."
Rebecca Buczek, a sophomore
at Mercyhurst, believes that it is
through conversing with people
from other countries that "vou
get an idea of what it is like to
be them. You get to experience
everything you hear about. Ev-
erything took extra effect to get
used to, but once you become
accustomed to their way of life
things get much better."
Buczek cultivated friendships
not merely with residents of
London and Paris, but also with
the students from Mercyhurst.
"1 got to know Dr. Howarth
Dr. Howarth/ ConlnDulng photographer better, and there are a couple of
Jessica Barger and Ryan Lid, two Mercyhurst alumni stand people that we met on the trip
In front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Barger also that we still get together with. It's
traveled to Greece with Howarth in the spring of 2002. fun sharing pictures and stories."
The opportunity to speak to flu-
about countries, but you never advocates is, "Don't be afraid of ent Italian one-on-one will be one
can tell until you live there," she mixing with the culture, because significant highlight when Buczek
we did and it got us into it." travels this yearl
One piece of advice Tiarnng , She even thinks,.'"It wOuldbe "I'm taking Italian now, and i m
Dr. Howarth/ Contributing photograph
looking forward to using it," Buc- She also said the people were
zek said. quite unique and classy. They
Jessica Zaluski, an anthropol- awere always dressed well-
ogy major, joins Howarth for the "Going to other places is nice,"
spring break trips because it gives said Zaluski. "I also like coming
her something meaningful to par- home. I like the diversity and re-
ticipate in and look forward to* laxation of America."
Similar to Howarth, Zaluski is Traveling is, however, definite-
big on food. ly worth one's time.
"I like to compare the quality Next year Howarth is thinking
each country offers. " I also like about traveling to Greece and
history, the museums and major Sicily. «
landmarks are intriguing," said Harring, Buczek, and Zaluski
Zaluski. hope that the next destination will
Zaluski said that traveling be Egypt
helps her to understand differ- "It's worth the risks," stated
ent countries and how they see Harring.
us, "I'm more accepting of the "Or," said Buczek, "Russia
way in which they stereotype us would be cool. Australia is out
because I see the difference. of the question but I'd love to
The different propaganda that go there. Even Greenland
goes on." would be nice."
"However, people were actu- Where will it be?
ally nice. When they heard me Time will tell.
talk they began to get excited and Until then, Naples, Rome, and
•they asked me if I was from thd Capri is the destination for spring
*J> J
States/
- ~ - Jsaid Zaluski. DrcaRZ00£ '

South Korean peacemaker Symes adds enthusiasm to Applied Forensic Sciences
speaks at Mercyhurst
By Rev* Lyta Seddig
Protestant Campus Minister
Dr. Hyunsoon Kim, a prom-
inent Presbyterian peacemak-
er from South Korea, will visit
Mercyhurst College on Thurs-
day, Oct 23, and speak at 4:15
p.m. in the Mercy Heritage
Room.
She will address the volatile
situation in South Korea today,
and, among other things, the
effect it has had on families
forcibly separated for 50 years
by the DMZ (de-militarized
zone between North and
South Korea).
Her presentation will include
the use of a video, and be fol-
lowed by opportunities for
questions and discussion.
Dr. Kim was a member of
the faculty at Ewha Womcns
University at Seoul, Korea, for
many years. She also served
as chair of the Womens Com-
mittee on the National Coun-
cil of Churches in Korea.
She has been a frequent lec-
turer and is also involved in
peace issues on the Korean
peninsula.
Dr. Kim earned a Master of
Religious Education at Auburn
Seminary and a Ph.D. in Spc-
cial Education at Columbia
University,
She now is a citizen of the
United States, currently living
in California.
This is the third year that
Mercyhurst has had the oppor-
tunity to host an International
Peacemaker participating in
the International Peacemaker
program of the Presbyterian
Church (USA). ^ the past 18 years in medical ex-
International Peacemakers
are leaders who are engaged in
peacemaking in relation to their
countries of origin.
They are invited by the Pres-
byterian Peacemaking Pro-
gram to share their experienc-
es and further our understand-
ing of the peace and justice
concerns of others around the
world.
In an increasingly violent and
unjust world, we are called and
challenged to understand and
address the root causes of vi-
olence and injustice as we seek
to build a culture of peace and
nonviolence for all people.
Dialogue with the peacemak-
ers often brings about a better
understanding of the peace
and justice issues in our own
communities.
Dr. Kims visit is sponsored
by Campus Ministry.
By Courtney Nicholas
Features editor
When you want an expert, you
hire one.
This is the reason Steve
Symes is now part of the Ap-
plied Forensic Sciences program
at Mercyhurst College.
Symes came to Mercyhurst
with experience working full
time as an anthropologist in a
medical setting, He worked for
aminers offices.
Symes, as a forensic anthro-
pologist, specializes in trauma
to bones of skeletons. He is
particularly knowledgeable in
dismemberment and mutila-
tion.
Symes has joined the dvnam-
ic team of Dr. Dennis Dirk-
maat, Director of Applied Fo-
rensic Sciences and Dr. James
Adovasio, Director and Execu-
tive Director of Mercyhurst
Archaeological Institute at Mer-
cyhurst
"1 was slightly intimidated by
Adovasio," said Symes, "He has
been very supportive, enthusi-
astic, and fun to work with."
Dr. William P. Garvey, Presi-
dent of Mercyhurst College
also played a big role in Symes
coming to Mercyhurst.
"Dr Garvey is a delight to
work with," Symes said.
Steve Symes, the newest addition to the growing Applied
Forensic Sciences program at Mercyhurst.
Those three persons were
very influential in Symes mak-
ing the decision to come to
Mercyhurst,
Symes said that Dirkmaat and
Adovasio are the best col-
leagues anyone could ask for.
As part of the Applied Foren-
sic Sciences department Symes
hopes to expand the outside ca-
seload the department has for
the future.
"Students can learn more
from actual cases," said Symes.
In addition, he would also like
to expand the department to in-
clude a more diverse faculty.
Jody Mello/ Photo editor
Presently the department has
two board-certified anthropol-
ogists. This number is the most
of any other institution in the
country, Symes said.
1
Symes transition to Mercy-
hurst has been hard. As an ap-
plied anthropologist he did re-
search everyday.
Now he finds himself deal-
ing with students all the time,
and does not have time for
much else.
The students that Symes has
come in contact with are won-
derful. They have helped him
adjust to the environment of
Mercyhurst and have educat-
ed him on the campus events
and the history of the college.
'The post-baccalaureate stu-
dents are a great help as well,"
said Symes.
On certain occasions Symes
forgets the students are at an
undergraduate level and expose
them to very intense and
graphic forensic cases, "They
have handled it in stride" he
said.
"Steve has brought a new en-
thusiasm to the department. I
look forward to working on
cases with him. His enthusias-
tic nature is contagious," Niki
Repass said, a junior applied fo-
rensic sciences major.
"The students are great peo-
ple to have around the lab and
in class," Symes said.
The students also help Symes
outside the lab and classroom,
"I am moving and a group of
students helped me move truck
loads of stuff into the new
house this week," he said.
In addition to the students
helping him, his colleagues are
also helping Symes organize.
"Moving into a new office
with computers, phones, equip-
ment, and new academic re-
sponsibilities, I need some help
organizing. They are helping
me everyday with these items."

^Winter Term On-line Registration

For Winter T e r m , the schedule for On-Line Registration is as follows:

Juniors - Monday, Nov. 3 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM \ ,

nd
Seniors, Graduate and Post Bac Students - Sunday, Nov. 2 from 1:00 to 8:00 I'M
rd
[• - |
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE!
Sophomores & those with 24 to 29 credits- Tuesday, Nov. 4,h from 6:00 to 11 00 PM
For those wanting to register in person, that service will be available in Mercy Heri- The Council for Exceptional Children will celebrate Halloween by showing
tage Hall f *' ^ their support at the MECA United Cerebral Palsy Halloween Treat Walk
Seniors, Graduate and Post Bac Students - Monday, Nov 3rd from 3:00 to 4:30 Sunday, Oct. 26, at Presque Isle State Park
PM | I
Juniors - Tuesday, Nov. 4th from 3:00 to 4:30 PM | I
Sophomores & those with 2 4 - 9 credits— Wednesday, Nov. 5,h from 3:00 to 4:30 *5k walk * Fun
^ent for both children and adults
PM W f 3JS raise money activities and treats for kids
Freshmen with 23 credits or less will register in. person in Mercy Heritage Hall on "Costumes * Prizes r
,h ,h
Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 7 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM T "refreshments * benefit disabled children and adults
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Social work club

Dance expressed as a form of prayer initiates AIDS
By Jess Tobin
Copv editor

Senior Liz Nahser is a dance

major who comes to Mercyhurst
College all the way from Atlan-
ta, Ga. Her love tor dance and
her Episcopalian faith has led her
to become the second artistic
director of Liturgical Dance at
Mercy h urst.
Nahser works with four other
assistant directors to make Litur-
gical Dance possible. These as-
sistant directors include Assistant
Choreographer Ashley Wickert,
Planning and Outreach Assistant
Brena Price, and Rehearsal and
Wardrobe Assistants Rikki Smith
and Julia Clarke.;
"The best way I can describe
Liturgical dance to a person, is
to say it is dance as a form of
prayer*' explains Nahser with a
smile. "It is a way for the danc-
ers to express themselves spiri-
tually without using words."
Nahser welcomes all dance
majors and minors to Liturgical
Dance. Today the ensemble con-
sists of 33 women. "Liturgical
Dance is a way dancers of all
religions can celebrate and war-
1
ship together ' says Nahser.
As artistic director of Liturgi-
cal Dance, Nahser choreographs
each piece that the ensemble
performs, plans and runs week-
ly rehearsals, and books and or-
ganizes each performance.
The ensemble can be found
performing at local churches and
organizations, at the chapel on
campus, department events,
nursing homes, and benefits.
Liturgical Dance was started in
2000 by Megan Zuza (class of
2000). * where I've found I belong in the fessional Iuturgical influences in
Zuza wanted to celebrate her
faith by dancing, so she began
dancing in the chapel. By the
time she graduated, she had eight
awareness project
By Melissa Newell
Contributing writer p\
The Mercyhurst Social Work
Club, a service-oxiented stu-
dent organization made up of
approximately 30 social work
majors and minors, recendy
held their first general meet-
ing of the new school year-
Plans were discussed and
committees were formed for
the numerous unique projects
the group will be participating
^.Continuing on a with a few
popular traditions from last
year, members will be hosting
a pre-Halloween costume and
karaoke party at Our Place, a
center for the mentally dis-
abled, on Oct 24 at 7 p.m.
The Social Work Club is also
in the process of organizing
their annual AIDS awareness
presentation, which will occur
in December in honor of
World AIDS Day.
Last year's event involved
Jody MefcVPhoto etftor
the distribution of hundreds of
Senior Liz Nahser and the ensemble that participate in Liturgical Dance at Mercyhurst red AIDS awareness ribbons,
as well as two guest speakers
followers. er Diane Wawrejko Cochran vis- with a Bachelors of Arts in sharing their personal experi-
In 2001, Liz Shelton (class of ited Mercyhurst and the Liturgi- Dance with a double concentra- ences about the disease with
2002) made Liturgical Dance cal Dance ensemble led by Nah- tion in performance and teach- students and faculty.
and official ensemble, and be- ser. Cochran worked with the ing/choreography. "I like that this club actually
came the first artistic director. dancers and choreographed She also has a minor in Busi- applies what we're learning in
Nahser at the time was a part three of their pieces which she ness Administration. When she our major," said Karen Koii-
of Shelton's group, and wanted left to the ensemble. departs Mercyhurst, her position voski, a Mercyhurst College
to pursuee it further. "It was so valuable to work will be handed down to its third junior.
When Shelton graduated in with someone who sees liturgi- artistic director. I Several members traveled to
2002, Nahser became the sec- cal dance in aspect than us" "Liturgical darice is a big part Washington, D.C, last year
ond artistic director of Liturgi- Nahser says as she reflects back. of my college-life. It is where I and worked with the Children's
cal Dance. "Liturgical Dance is "We don't really have any pro- spent most of my time and en* Defense
erg}'" reflects Nahser. "I am go- Fund to lobby on behalf of
dance department" says Nahs- this area of dance, so Cochran ing to miss the girls, I am excit- child welfare. This spring, the
er. visiting was a really wonderful ed to pass on all of the work to club plans to journey to Har-
During the 2002-03 school opportunity for all of us/' someone else and watch the en- risburg, Pennsylvania, to meet
year, professional liturgical danc- Nahser will graduate in May semble to grow." with state representatives and
continue their governmental
lobbying efforts.
"This club really does give
students experience in the gen-
eralisr social workfieldand lets
us try our hand at it," said Joe
Betz, a Mercyhurst College
junior and president of the So*
cial Work Club. "And it can
help us decide what specific
field we each want to go into -
whether it's working with the
disabled, the homeless, victims
of abuse, and so on."
Additional events for the
month of October include the
"Domestic Violence Clothes-
line" project, which will be set
up in the Carolyn Herrmann
Student Union.
The display will feature T-
shirts created by people who
have been victims of domes-
tic violence or who have lost
loved ones due to domestic vi-|
olence disputes.
Pamphlets detailing the do*
mestic violence epidemic will
be distributed to help raise
awareness of the problem.
Members will also be volun-
teering their time during the
last week of October at the
Lake Erie Speedway House of
Horrors and Spooky Speed-
way in North East, Pa., to ben-
efit the Make-A-Wish Founda-
tion of Western Pennsylvania.
"For me," said Betz, "it's not
enough to just talk about
things in the classroom. I have
to get my hands dirty and do
something**
Interested students from all
areas of study are welcome to
participate in Social Work Club
events and anyone is welcome
to attend the club's monthly
meetings.

D r . T h o m a s G a m b l e is n e w V i c e P r e s i d e n t of A c a d e m i c Affairs
By Kyla Mclnchak Gamble is concerned with by two principles for Gamble. add the Civic Institute to Mer- ful school."
Contributing writer youth. He has always possessed Gamble believes students cyhurst. Garvey asked him to He wants to strengthen com-
a heart for helping those in need. should study something they become a faculty member. mitment to the liberal arts insti-
Although Dr. Thomas Gamble This concern had offered him love, rather then what they think "It was target opportunity to tution and combine it with high
is an Erie native, his educational a wide range of positions. is practical. Also he thinks stu- make the trasition," Gamble said. quality professional programs.
career has taken him from Gan- He served as the Executive dents should make an authentic In July of 2003, Gamble re- He also wants to develop a new
non University, to Syracuse Uni- Director of the Erie County connection to a mentor in their ceived a new position at Mercy- master's degree program in psy-
versity, and then to Yale Univer- Office of Children and Youth. future profession. I n his experi- hurst He is the Vice President chology.
sity. At the office Gamble was re- ence, this connection made the of Academic Affairs. Gamble has a strong team ap-
He obtained his undergradu- sponsible for investigating and difference. "Being selected as the new vice proach to working with Mercy-
ate degree from Gannon, then a responding to child abuse. "Anyone can excel in academ- president was a surprise. Garvey hurst faculty.
While at Yale working on his ics for it is a matter of truly lov- is a hard man to say no too, so The faculty is a significant part
master's degree and doctoral
post doctorate degree Gamble ing one's areas ofvstudy," said here I am," Gamble said. in developing a quality education
degree from Syracuse, then a
was an employee of the Bush Gamble. As vice president, Gamble's for the students on campus.
post doctorate degree from Yale.
Center for Child Development Gamble was an adjunct pro- primary focus is to "strengthen "Education makes people bet-
Gamble attributes his academic
Filepholo and Social Policy. fessor in 1997, the same year those elements at Mercyhurst ter members of their communi-
success to his knowledge "on the
Dr. Thomas Gamble Success for students is defined that President Garvey wanted to that already make it a wonder- ty," Gamble said.
value of education".

When the cafe food doesn't cut it, try these cooking tips
By Harold C. Whack, Jr.
Chicago Times
Sometimes a college student
can't win.
Track practice has ended but
it still is necessary to run to make
it to the cafeteria before its 7
p.m. closing time. You make it,
but the cross cafeteria worker,
ready to go home, locks the door
with a look of contempt after
you enter.
Relief turns back to despair.
Surely the fried chicken looks
tasty, but the pool of grease in
the pan indicates that it is far
from healthful. Farther down the
line, the string beans provide
great vitamins and fiber, but their
obvious lack of seasoning, and
the likelihood that they will be
lukewarm, will make them a
chore to consume. •£*
Such is the plight of typical
collegiate diners. Short mealtime
hours and a lack of nutritious,
delicious food are two major rea-
sons why many students give up
on the cafeteria,' But with limit-
ed cooking experience and a
dorm room with no kitchen ap-
pliances (or with regulations pro-
hibiting them), they have diffi-
culty cooking for themselves.
••Almost every college or uni-
versity has a food service advi-
sor," says Pete Napolitano, pres-
ident of the National Associa-
tion of College and University
Food Service." The skills of the
advisor and the amount in the
budget dictate the quality of the
food service and how accom-
modating it is to the student
body" ,
So what can students do to
avoid the constant dilemma of
having to choose tasty food that
isn't healthful or healthful food
that doesn't taste good in the
cafeteria, or having to fend for
themselves when the cafeteria is
closed? § college kids, in my experience,"
Even if it seems hopeless, the
answer is not out of students'
reach, or wallet.
Cooking appliances and porta-
ble devices can cure the cafete-
ria food woes i f used wisely. The
microwave and mini-refrigerator
have become staples of many
college dorms. Some new devic-
es, many priced for a student's
budget, arc more sophisticated
and appealing. |
The coveted George Foreman
grill is a joy to college dorm
kitchens everywhere. It heats,
cooks and drains grease and docs
so quite efficiently. All for less
than $20. i f->
r/here are specialty devices, like
The Pancake Factory, which
makes griddle cakes. With a lit-
tle practice your creations can
beat the unpleasant, mass-pro-
duced pancakes at the cafeteria.
It costs about $30.
For a healthful and refreshing
drink, the Juiceman Jr. Juice
Extractor liquefies fruit and veg-
etables; it costs 160. A hand
blender, though smaller and less
powerful than the extractor, will
do an adequate job, with models
often priced at $30 or less.
All of these products are sold
in department stores; we also
found them online at
u The coveted
George Foreman
grill is a joy to
college dorm
kitchens
everywhere, yj
amazon.com.
Even after acquiring new
cooking devices, many college
students don't have the culinary
knowledge to put them to maxi-
mum use. Fortunately, cook-|
books offer ideas for inexpen-
sive, easy, tasty and healthful
meals.
Leila Peltosaari wrote "College
Cuisine" (Tikka Books. $9,95 at
amazon.com) to answer her son's
prodding requests for recipes.
Peltosaari includes lists of help-
ful supplies, a shelf-life food
chart, a substitute ingredients
chart, a list of remedies for cook-
Fall Term Laker-Inn
ing mistakes and dishes that uti-
lize leftovers. Lunch Specials
Another cookbook, "The (Re-
luctant, Nervous, Lazy, Broke, Monday I
Busy, Confused) College Stu Bagel Sandwich
dent's Cookbook" ($12.95 at
amazon.com), by Joshua Lam-
8 02. Fruit Cup
bert, was published while the 20 oz. Fountain Drink
author was at Harvard in 2001.
He wrote the book out of frus- Tuesday
tration with not being able to Cheeseburger
have the foods he craved.
"Potatoes are underused by
Curly French Fries
20 oz. Fountain Drink
Lambert says. "Afive-poundbag
of potatoes costs less, often, Wednesday
than a bag of potato chips, and
^Sizzling Salad
can feed you for a whole lot long-
er. With the addition of a meat 20 oz. Fountain Drink
and/or vegetable, a decent meal
Thursday
is ready. 4
Taco Salad
"Microwaves can be used to
steam vegetables, heat up a 20 02. Fountain Drink
homemade pizza, and even, in a
pinch, to cook an egg. If a hot Friday
plate is available, allowing you to Wrap
boil water, even more possibili- 2 Cookies
ties are available For a relaxing
drink, a hand blender makes 20 02. Fountain Drink
great smoothies with fresh fruit,
Saturday
yogurt and juice," Lambert says.
Lambert suggests, above all, to Combination Sub
keep things simple, especially Small French
when your knowledge is slim. "I
Fries
think of (cooking) as a basic sur-
vival skill, like breathing, which 20 oz. Fountain Drink
is, 1 think, how most college stu- Students: Don't Forget to GRAB You
dents should think about it."
"Lunch on the RunT I -
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ARTS&
To contact: entertainmentmerviQd@mercyhurst.edu ENTERTAINMENT
?

Clooney, Zeta-Jones star in 'Cruelty

By Meghan Sullivan Sfe J
Contributing writer

"Intolerable Cruelty" stars

In an effort to support
the local music scene, The
Buzz is featuring a full
schedule of events from
Forward Hall. It is
located at 2502 Peach S t
For more information
about shows or times,
call 455-8231 or visit:
www.forwardhall.com.
October 24
P e t e r P r i n c e & the
Trauma U n i t . Show
starts at 9:30 p.m. and ad-
mission is $5. Must be 21
to attend.
October 25
Gdorge Clooney and Catherine |
Zeta-Jones. It is a romantic com-
edy about a successful, but love-
less lawyer, and a lonely gold dig-
ger who meet From there the
story is set
Miles Massey, played by
George Clooney, is a well-known
vicious divorce attorney.
He doesn't takes no for an
answer, and likes to demolish his
P^y. •:: ^
Rex Rexroth, played by Ed-
ward Herrmann, brings a case
to Miles. Rex was caught on tape
cheating on his wife. Pity is felt
for the betrayed spouse until we
meet her character, Marylin
Rexroth who is played by Cathe-
rine Zeta-Jones, Photo a3tftesyofwvvwrjTxt)^om.

D o n n a the Buffalo This sophisticated woman is 91

and Big L e g Emma.
Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
and admission is §12 ad-
vanced sale and $15 at
the door. Must be 18 to
attend, i
October 28
Open Mic Night.
Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
and admission is free.
Must be 21 to attend.
October 29
D a n c e Party. Show
starts at 9 p.m. and ad-
mission is $2. Must be 21
to attend.
out for Rex Rexroth's fortune
and is actually pleased
about her husband's bedroom
affairs. The story continues as
Marylin marries man after man
to find financial independence.
George Clooney, an Oscar
nominee, is also known for oth-
er movies such as "Ocean's
Eleven," "The Perfect Storm,"
and "Brother, Where Art Thou?"
Clooney gave a good perfor-
mance as the cool, confident
Miles Massey.
He shined with his natural
sense of sensuality that he has
George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in 'Intolerable Cruelty which is now playing In theaters.
in all of his movies, and brought
out the sly wittiness in his char-
acter.
Academy award winning
Catherine Zeta-Jones stole the
spotlight every time she saun-
tered onto the set.
Zeta-Jones is also known for
such movies as "Chicago," "En-
trapment," and "The Mask of
Zorro"
Zeta-Jones' performance had
all that it needed to carry her part
out:: sexiness. Marylin gets by in
life on her good looks, her en-
chanting air, and her quick
thinking intellect.
Some similarities are seen
from Zeta-Jones character, Vel-|
ma Kelly, in "Chicago" by the
way that she carries herself high
above the rest
Tony and Emmy winning ac-
tor, Edward Herrmann, played
Marilyn's first husband.
He has also been on Broad-
way in "Mrs. Warren's Profes-
sion" with a Tony winning per-
formance.
Herrmann's character Rex is
a silly, simple-minded man. He
likes to goof around, have fun,
and also has a weird obsession
with Choo-choo" trains. He is
easily duped by Marylin and be-
comes her prey.
Herrmann's performance was
very convincing and comically
disturbing when you see his train
fetish used in the bedroom.
The acting overall, was good
and well thought out concern-
ing the characterizations. But, the
plot had some confusing holes in
it. In the writing of Marilyn's
character, her weaknesses that
are shown toward the end don't
really fit
Marilyn's fascination for Miles
makes sense because she discov-
ers someone who is as cut-throat
and as lonely as she is.
You can decide for yourself
when you see it "Intolerable Cru-
elty" is in theatres now.

October 30
Generator. Show starts
at 10 p.m. and admission
is free. Must be 21 to at-
tend
!•
October 31
(Halloween)
Schleigho, Joe Denin-
zon, and Stratosphee-
rius. Show starts at 9:30
p.m., and admission is
not yet determined. Must
be 21 to attend.
November 1
T h e W i t c h i n g and
Kenny & H i s Back-
pack. Show starts at 9
p.m. and admission is $5.
Must be 21 to attend.
November 7
John Brown's Body.
George M!takes the stage at the Erie Playhouse
By Emily Crofoot a Grand Old Flag is certainly
Arts & Entertainment Editor worth praising, and that is exact-
ly what "George M!" does.
In 1968, "George M!" pre- In a unique and fascinating
miered on Broadway. Playhouse production, the audience joins a
Manager Director David Mat- company of actors "rehearsing"
thews has waited for almost 40 the story of Mr. Cohan as re-
years to produce it at the Erie hearsals progress and we learn
Playho.ttfsi^because he didn't more and more about the man.
have the right talent to play the Joining Mr. Mifkovic is Alan
one and only George M. Cohan. Koch (Jerry Cohan) and Sandra
Now he does, and Erie audi- Fry (Nellie Cohan) as George's]
ences are going to be thrilled with vaudevillian parents.
the result. His sister Josie is played by
Playhouse talent Dan Mifkovic newcomer Casey Kilroy. His two
will display his talent when he wives are played by Christine
brings Mr. Cohan to life. The Rosenzweig (Agnes Nolan) and
difficulty in playing this role is Rachel Edmunds (Ethel Levy)
obvious. and Julie Mason plays the won-
First George must be able to derful actress Fay Templeton.
sing and dance and act with equal The cast includes great singers
ability. He also should be short and dancers playing famous the-
and feisty and overbearing atrical characters like Sam Har-
But, most of all, he has to be ris and E.EAlbee, among others.
loveable, because America em- Andrew Rainbow will be mu-
braced the talented Mr. Cohan sical director bringing all those Photo courtesy of www google com
like they have never done any- wonderful songs, written shortly
after the turn of the century, to George Ml starts at the Erie Playhouse on Friday, Oct. 24. and runs until Sunday, Nov. 9.
one else.
George M. Cohan was a com- life. Sets by Joe Hassler and cos-
poser- lyricist- librettist- play- tumes by Richard Davis are overture of his fabulous music
wright- director- producer- ac- guaranteed to be perfect. that will lift the roof off the the- Showdates & times:
•

Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
and admission is not yet
determined. Must be 21
to attend.
November 8
Lareaux and Man's
R o o m B a n d . Show
starts at 9:30 p.m. and ad-
mission is not yet deter-
mined. Must be 21 to at-
tend.
November 12
The Bled, Fairweather,
and Give U p T h e
Ghost. Show starts at 5
p.m and admission is
$10. Open to all ages.
November 14
Scahollies and Calling
Blue Skies. Show starts
at 9 p.m. and admission
is not yet determined.
Must be 21 to attend.
November 15
Five Empty Chambers.
Show starts at 10 p.m.
and admission is $5. Must
be 21 to attend.
December 31
N e w Year's Eve with
Big Leg E m m a . Show
starts at 9:30 p.m. and
admission is not yet de-
termined. Must be 21 to
attend.
tor-singer-dancer of brilliant David Matthews directs the atre, and the show never stops Preview: Oct. 24 8c 25 at 7:30pm (tickets are $10)
ability. musical, with Almitra Clerkin and thrilling and delighting with the Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 5-9 '?' V &j
Any man who could write Heidi Sheehan bringing Mr. Co- wonderful story of that Yankee Wednesday-Saturday - 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
"Give My Regards to Broad- han's music to life with dazzling Ticket Prices: Adults - $20, Senior - $19, Students $10
Doodle Man George M. Co-
way," "Over There," "I'm a Yan- choreography. Box Office: 454-2852 x 0 '\
han,
kee Doodle Dandy," and "You're "George M!" begins with an
i
Eerie' haunts promise to spook locals
By Lindsay Kezlarian 8:30 p.m., with an added show at under 12.
Contributing writer 9:15 on Fridays and Saturdays. "Halls of Fear and Haunted
Tickets cost $5 a person. Woods" is a short walk through
Are you looking for something For any questions, call 871 - the woods leading up to a haunt-
fun to do in preparation for 5790. This program is not ed house where people with
Halloween? recommended for young chil- chainsaws chase you and a mys-
Events that kids, college stu- dren. teriously vibrating floor greets
dents, and adults alike will enjoy The Haunted Pumpkin of you.
can be found all over our Erie Bloody Butcher hollow corn This is presented by the Wes-
community. maze is another spook filled leyville Fire Department. This
Here is a list of some of the event. event runs Oct. 17-19, and 24-
highlighted Halloween events on It is sponsored by WJET-TV 30 from 7-10 p.m.
GoErie.com and on the Star 104 Channel 24 with a portion of the The Halls of Fear is located at
website that are taking place: proceeds to benefit Second Har- the Wesleyville public improve-
The horse-drawn hayride and vest Food Bank. ment area. Admission is $5 for
scarecrow festival comprises of You have two different fun adults and $3 for children under
horse-drawn hayrides, more than things to choose from here. First, 12. For more information, call
100 scarecrows posted along the there is an educational corn maze 899 1442. I
hayride route, a straw city, chil- which takes place in the daylight. So whether you are looking for
Photo courtesy of www.pumpKlnfann.w9.
dren's play area, farm animals, a This is open daily noon to 4 PM family fun or something to do
headless horseman, and a pump- There are many different activities for Erie residents to through Oct. 31. Admission is $6 with your friends on the week-
take part in during the Halloween season.
kin and cornstalk sale. for adults, S3 for children ages end, there are places all over Erie
th
The hayride and festival is put Hours run from 10 a.m. to Mansion, 356 W. 6 St. This fea- 6-12 year, and free for children for you.
on by Thunder Valley Stables, 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for tures a funeral, turn-ot-the-cen- under five. For more information about
5151 W Stancliff Rd., McKcan. adults and $5 for children. Res- tury seance, and tales from the The second choice is the any other haunted events or oth-
A portion of the proceeds ben- ervations are required. To darker side of Erie Country his- Haunted Corn Maze. This is full er Halloween festivities, call the
efits the VNA Hospice Services make reservations call tory. of "scares and surprises." It is Erie Area Chamber of Com-
of Erie County. 476-1632. >.:£? X] The event runs Thursday open daily from October 18-31, merce at 454-7191, or visit
1
It is open Thursday, Friday "Eerie Legends ' is a Hallow- through Saturday, Opt. 18-20, 6-10 PM. Admission is SB for www.goede.com.
and Saturday through Oct 27. een program at Watson-Currze 25-27f Shows are at 7, 7:45 and adults and $4 for children
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To contact: sportsmerciad@mercyhursL edu SPORTS

M e n ' s soccer defeats Molloy, Alderson
By Amanda Harnocz
Contributing Writer
The men's soccer team once
again has another impressive
record.
Their record is 10-3 without
any tie games. Mercyhurst had a
strong team last year.
They were ranked No.l in the
nation. This year Lynn Univer-
sityfof Florida is No. 1 with a
record of 13-0-1.This years
team is doing well and has al-
ready been ranked No. 8 in the
nation and No.l in the Great
Lakes Region.
The team defeated Molloy
College 7-1.
They came out strong in the
second half and scored five
goals in 12 minutes. This win was
important to the men's soccer
team because it broke their two
game loss streak.
Mercyhurst's win dropped
Molloy College down to 3-7.*'
Marty Rubcrry made six saves
and Molloy tried three different
goal keepers and only made 10
saves.
Mercyhurst went on to play
Alderson Broaddus on Oct. 16.
Freshman Bjorn Alnaes scored
his first career goal for Mercy-
hurst.
This goal was the only one
needed because goal keeper,
Ruberry, had another shutout
game.
Two goals were added by H iJt-
ner and Pedra allowing Mercy-
hurst to win 3-0.
Ruberry recorded his eighth
shutout of the season. The
men's soccer team dut-shot Al-
Senlor soccer player Oliver Woodward chases down an opponent last weekend,
dcrson Broaddus 22-13.
Thursday, Oct. 23 the men's
soccer team will play Seton Hill
at home.
Starting time is 3 p.m.Marty
B r o a d d u s
Ruberry has also made US.
National runner-up in 2000 and
made the roster for Chicago Fire
Reserves in 2001.
All of these awards were re-
ceived just while he was in high
school.
Last year Marty played in all
19 games during the season and
had 82 saves.
His save percentage was .759
with five shutouts and two of
those were during playoffs.
Among the long list of awards,
Ruberry just recendy made the
GLIAC Plaver of the Week,!
Ruberry doesn't feel that he
has a strongest asset. He is one
of the most team-oriented play-
ers.
He commented that a strong
asset for the team was that, "un-
derclassmen have been stepping
up and are a big part of the suc-
cess this year."
Part of his team-orientated at-
titude is that he puts the "team
before myself."
This will help the team when
working towards their goals.
The biggest goal for men's soc-
cer this year is to win GLIAC
and make NCAA post season.
Ruberry mentioned that the
team needs to, "take it (games)
one at a time and then put forth
their best efforts."
Marty Ruberry has been goal
keeper for four years now.
When Ruberry is done with
JodyMeDo/Photo Editor college, he hopes to continue
playing. *
Ruberry, goal keeper for the j and because he has bqen playing Conference in 1998. "Hopefully I can play some-
team, is having an outstanding soccer for 16 years of his life. In 1999 he also made All-State, where after I'm done with col-
season. Ruberry has won awards such All-Area, All-Section, All-Confer- lege in two years." The men's
His athleticism could be so as state team from 1996-1999, ence, and won in national cham- soccer team has only five regu-
good because of his dedication Region Pool in 1999, and All- pions for club soccer. lar season games left

Cross country teams on track

Football drops to Ferris State 33-7 good enough for fourth place. school records broken in one
By Matt Jackson His time broke the previous day as the sophomore once again
Record falls to 3-4%£-4 tn^rUA Cplay Contributing Writer school record, held by senior i led*the Lady piker runners' with
Ryan Knight, by 30 seconds. a record setting time of 18:50,
The Mercyhurst Laker men's Knight was the only other Lak- good enough for a fourth place
and women's cross country er top ten finisher in the 103 finish.
By Ryan Palm teams both turned in impressive man field, crossing the line in 6th Kenniston s time was nine sec-
Contributing Writer performances at the Roberts place with a time of 26:32, also onds better than the previous
Wesleyan Invitational. bettering his own record set the school record established in 1995
The men's team finished third previous year. Junior Scott Bish- by Melissa Hall.
The Ferris State University in the ten-team field while the op, freshman Matthew Dcragon, Other Lady Laker notables in-
Bulldogs scored twenty-six women finished third in a field and freshman Nate Smith fin- eluded junior Shannon
of eleven. On the men's side, ished 19th, 23rd, and 26th re- Morton 12th, (19:32), senior
points in the second half to
. . . » RIT won the race with a score spectively. Mindi Lauterbach 14th, (19:46),
defeat the visiting Mercyhurst
of 28. W f @ On the women's side, host and freshman Kathryn Jarocki
College Lakers 33-7 on Oct.
Penn State Behrend was sec- Robert Wesleyan took the team 16th, ( 19:52). M
18. •*
ond (67) and the Lakers scored tide with a score of 36. Both teams will travel to Sag-
The Ferris State defense dom-
75 points for third. Perm State Behrend followed inaw Valley State on Oct. 25,
inated the game, not allowing an
offensive touchdown in front a Junior Leif Schmidt was Mer- with 48 and the Lady Lakers 2003, to compete in this year's
homecoming crowd of 3,644 cyhurst's highest placer running scored 67 points to finish third. GLIAC championships held at
a school record time of 26:06, Beth Kenniston made it two Saginaw Valley.
j fans.
Late in the first quarter, the
i Laker defense forced a Ferris
State fourth and 12 deep inside
Warnings put on some Yoga
Mercyhurst territory.
Mercyhurst linebacker Brian Yoga Journal, calls Bikram "some that he spent nine weeks in Los
Smith pressured Ferris State By Sandra Pedicini weird macho manifestation." Angeles, training for about 500
quarterback Tom Marsan, re- The Orlando Sentinel Doctors also dispute some of hours with Choudhury, before
sulting in an incomplete pass, Choudhury's medical claims opening his Longwood, Fla., stu-
giving the Lakers the ball back. Skip Wolfram is about to give about the benefits of Bikram dio in 2001. J r
Mercyhurst was unable to do new meaning to the phrase yoga. Instructors recommend taking
anything with the ball, giving Fer- "warming up." Choudhury has established a the classes three to four times a
ris State another chance. Clad in black spandex shorts, chain of Bikram's Yoga College week. At the Longwood studio,
The Laker defense played Senior Rob Keefe turns up field with the ball.
Jodyfc 'nolo EdBoi
he steps to the front of an exer- of India studios, offering a uni- students pay $12 a session, with
tough, forcing a fourth and ten, cise room that four glowing form product. Just as people discounts available for multiple
but quarterback Tom Marsan space heaters have heated to know their cafe lattes will taste classes. A year's worth of class-
completed a 17-yard pass to He fumbled however, and it Jim Schuler was forced to punt more than 100 degrees. the same at any Starbucks, es costs $875.
Andy Thwaites, giving the Bull- was recovered by teammate Ben again for the Lakers, kicking it Fourteen students stand ready Choudhury says teachers at The students who gathered
dogs a first down. *; Bluemle who took into the end to the Ferris State 34-yard line. to sweat. For the new ones, there Bikram studios should repeat the one recent Monday morning
On the very next play, Mar- zone for the score. Following a rush before him, comes a warning: same sequence of 26 poses, re- were mostly women in their 30s
Phil Scanlon's extra point tied Bulldog tailback Shawn Grigg "You may get dizzy," says Wol- cite the same dialogue, have the and early 40s, all looking like
san connected with receiver
scored on a 58-yard run, mak- fram, the class instructor* "Don't same expertise, gym regulars. They included a
Carlton Brewster on a 17-yard the game up at 7-7.
touchdown pass. \ On their possession, Ferris ing the score 33-7, where the panic. Don't freak o u t . . . This Choudhury has threatened le- pharmaceutical sales represen-
is not a race. This is not a com- gal action against anyone who tative, an airline ticket agent and
Casey £>anford's extra point State went 78-yards on fourteen game would finish.
plays, capped off by a Derek Ferris State tailback led all petition^it teaches his style of yoga without Alaqua, Fla., home makers. They
made the game 7-0.
Fudge 17-yard touchdown rushers with twenty-three car- This is Bikram yoga, an exer- first paying him $5,000 for train- carted Kate Spade and Ralph
On the ensuing kickoff, Mar- Lauren bags along with their
scamper. Casey Dan ford added ries for 85-yards and two touch- cise routine that's hot in more ing and certification.
io Tullis ran it back 37-yards all water bottles and colorful tow-
the extra point giving the Bull- downs. ways than one. Choudhury, 57, a native of
the way to midfield. els. \ *. J | p
dogs a 14-7 lead, which turned Bulldog receiver Carlton Flamboyant yogi Bikram Calcutta, began studying yoga
The Lakers got it to the 14- out to be all they needed.
Brewster also had a great day, Choudhury introduced his yoga when he was 4 and brought his "Make it burn," he said.
yard line, where Phil Scanlon's style to the United States in 1971.
The Lakers turned it over on catching eight passes for 88- style to the United States more Toward the end of the class,
31 -yard field goal was blocked. He's now a wealthy celebrity, leg-
their next possession, and the yards and a score. than a quarter-century ago, but the students got to lie downjmt
There was a penalty on the Bulldogs got all the way to the Ben Bluemle led all Laker run- only in the past few years has its endary for his collection of Rolls- they were still working hard,
Bulldogs, so Scanlon was given Mercyhurst 1 -yard line. 's /• *
ners with eight carries for 21- popularity exploded. Royces, his brash style and his pulling themselves up to grab
another shot. Quarterback Tom Marsan yards, and Jeff Thicl had three Students stretch, kick and bal- Hollywood followers, including their toes and exhaling in short
?
Scanlon was blocked again forced it in on a keeper, putting catches for 23-yards. ance themselves in rooms heat- Raquel Welch, v j|' staccato bursts that made them
this time from 24-yards out, and Ferris State up 20-7. f i;, Ferris State improves to 4-3, ed to temperatures as high as 105 Some love his intensity. Others, sound like crickets.
that was the end of the first half. Mercyhurst punted on their and 3-3 in the Great Lakes In- degrees. Such intense heat, such as DcLand yoga instructor Finally, Wolfram clapped his
Early in the third quarter, the next possession, and Ferris State tercollegiate Conference. Choudhury says, allows muscles Buffy Williams, prefer a little less hands to signal the end of class,
Laker defense forced Ferris went downfield with Derek Mercyhurst falls to 3-4, and to stretch better. perspiration. "I survived" said Antolic, a
State to punt on their own 27- Fudge scoring again, this time 2-4 in the GLIAC. Fans swear by it, but many "For me, personally, I have mother of four.
yard line. from 11-yards out. The Lakers will take on Indi- yoga enthusiasts, such as James seen so much more benefit in a "My legs were shaking so bad.
Tim Gill's punt was blocked, The Dan ford kick made it 27* anapolis this Saturday at Tulio Grcenberg, say they see no ben- gentler, kinder way of doing 1 was thinking I've lost control
and recovered by Mercyhurst 7 Field, with kickoff at 1:30. efit from this extreme exercise. yoga," she said. of them."
junior linebacker Mike Okra. Grcenberg, who has written for The 37-year-old was so inspired She said she would be back.
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~LAKER
SPORTS 7b contact: sportsmerciad@mercyhurst.edu

Field hockey Hoses, drops to and holding a 19-9 edge in pen-

By Matt Jackson alty comer shots. ,-
Contributing Writer Mercyhurst's single goal came
late in the game and was too lit-
The Mercvhurst Lakers field tle too late for anv chance of a
hockey team dropped its record Lady Laker comeback.
to 7-8 after a 3-1 loss to the The goal was scored by junior
Wittenberg Tigers (9-6) on Sun- forward Nicole Davis which
day Oct. 19. I fat gives her a team leading 17 goals
The loss is the fourth in the in only 15 games played.
last five games for the Lady Lak- The only win in the last five
ers who compete independendy games came on Monday, Oct.
with no conference competition. 18, against the Catawba Indians
Both teams had their troubles with a score 5-2.
finding the back of the net in Scoring for the Lakers was
the first half as each team was Nicole Davis with two goals,
held scoreless. Mist\' Dennis with two goals, and
1 lowever, the Tigers scored Catrina Sheaffcr adding to the
twice on freshman goalie Julie score with one.
Smith in the first five-and-a-half The Lakers will compete in
minutes of the second half to their final game of the season
pull ahead and then relied on on Oct 22 when they travel to
great goaltending that stopped square off against the Presidents
38 shots in the game. of Washington & Jefferson.
Coach Stacev Gaudette's Lady A win would even the Lady
Lakers suffered the loss despite Lakers record at 8-8 and help
Katie McAdams/Merrod Photographer
out-shooting Wittenberg 31-13 avoid a losing season,/ Sophomore Kelly Costanzo takes a shot against Catawba. Lakers won 5-2 in contest.

M e n ' s h o c k e y looking to i m p r o v e o n a n i m p r e s s i v e s e a s o n
Sophomore goaltender Andy Franck ready to go tomork in net on Ohio State
By Amanda Pointer
Contributing Writer

Sophomore Andy Franck steps

onto the ice this year in a great
position. He stepped into a start-
ing role last year and has not
turned around since, rrank
played in 28 games last year and
pulled out a goals against aver-
age of 3.20 and a save percent-
age of .906.
Franck played in the team's
first game | his year against Mich-
igan and played very well.
Although Franck had the night
off against Brock, he will start
against Ohio State this coming
Frittoy. H
He will step onto the ice with
a tremendous amount of expe-
rience and support behind him. Johnson s quick feet and solid hands earned him a spot In the lineup.
Franck's teammates all speak
very highly of him. Sophomore ty. Saturday, October 11, and forwards. Oavid Wrigley and "I expect us to go into Ohio
Erik Johnson is both Franck's left the end of the game with a Rich Hansen. This win was the State with mpre confidence," said
teammate and roommate, and 4-2 score. first time Mercyhurst has beat- Johnson. "Brock was a good
he feels that Franck is playing It wasn't until the second half en Brock in the last three annual learning experience and helped
exceptional hockey. that Mercyhurst got their fire contests. us work out flaws in our play to
"Frankie is a clutch player and back. "We started off knowing This game came after a 5-3 be our best against Ohio."
he'll go into the game confident, we should beat them/' said Mike loss against Michigan who is The Lakers are looking for this
and I think he will have a big Pochatek, a sophomore member ranked number 2. year's rookies to step up into
game Friday night," said Johnson. of the team. Playing a regular season game, large roles on this team. In the Kobe McAdams/Merciad Photograph*

The Lakers have been gearing "It was after the half that we Mercyhurst will take on Ohio past two games they have done Andy Franck will work the net again this year. i
up for the big game this coming realized that we had to play to State, Friday, October 24. "We just that* With Franck between the pipes nior forward Mike Carter with
Friday and they feel that the past our level, not theirs" Scoring a didn't play them last year, so we Franck points out that "we the Lakers should hold their own two points. Closely behind are
two games have helped them tre- pair of goals for Mercyhurst was don't have that experience," nave been playing good so far against any team with their scor- David Borrelli, Erik Johnson,
mendously. senior forward, Mike Carter. Pochatek said. "We're going in and all the rookies have been ing power up front/ Leading the Scott Reynolds, and David Wrig-
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Getting one a piece were junior expecting a win." doing what is expected of them." way this year with points is se- ley, all with 1 point each.
They took on Brock Universi-

Rowers place well at regatta! Intramural Update

Freshman Chelsea Boothe excited about the season Football
Texans- 3-0 Ultimate Frisbee showcased 4 out of 6 teams in two pre*
Dolphins- 2-1 season games scheduled to explain rules and regulations. They
in a varsity event. All of our played two fifteen minute halves under the lights on the football
Panthers-2-1
By Ryan Palm boats did exceptionally well con- field. Next week begins the beginning of the regular season.
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Contributing Writer sidering we were racing such
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schools as Harvard and Yale." ?j Intramural sports run on monday nights on the football field.
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The Mercyhurst College wom- Now for those of you who Look for schedules and stats on Lakernet
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en's rowing team placed well in know very little about the sport
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two recent events. of rowing, here is an explaina-
Their first event of the sea- tion of how it works. r
son was the Head of Ohio, There are the two divisions, Lara* i-Topping
which was in Pittsburgh, on Oc-
tober 4.
and they are determined by
weight. Sfitgto Ordtf of
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each gender, a lightweight team
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and a varsity team.

This race was a two and one
Coach Adrian Spracklen.
The races are called regattas,
and are usually different
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half mile regatta. Both teams placed very well, lengths. I
At this event, the lightweight
team finished 17th of 29 teams,
making it a fun trip home.
The team had to leave at 4:00
Each boat is called a shell, and
each person on the boat has one I
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with a time of 16:51.

Si Catharine's won the everit,
a.m to arrive in Rochester in
time for the initial meetings.
row.
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with a time of 14:45. The lightweight team finished boat, and the team usually takes I H
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The varsity team did even bet*

ter, placing 10th of 29 teams.
Their rime of 16;03 was not
far behind the rime of the win-
ner Michigan State, which fin-
fourth of eight teams, with a
rime of 37:47.*;
four boats to each event.
A regaita is filled with many Unrt l-Towing
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ester won the event, with a good quad matches, which makes the
rime of 35:14. day very exciting
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ished at 14:55.
The most recent regatta was
The varsity team placed a very
respectable finish in 13th place,
Each shell is led by a coxswain
who sits in the front of the boat
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at the Genesee River in Roches-

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and Harvard University was the
winner with an excellent time of
and steers and provides motiva-
tion for the team.
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Freshman team member
Chelsea Boothe was very excit
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tions, a three mile time trial in
the morning, and then a 1500
meter sprint in the afternoon.
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race, commenting "As a fresh- and is their final event until the Dinrttwa n y * * a PtUtety
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