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MSG lecture on sex signals brings awareness to students
*6&it By Kelly Rose Duttine
News Editor
More than 250 Mercyhurst
students packed into the Dr.
Barrett and Catherine Walker
Recital Hall in the new Hirt
Academic Center to talk about
sex.
G wen Druyor and Christian
Murphy from Bass/Schuler
Entertainment presented a 90
minute long presentation on
Dec. 12 as part of Mercyhurst
Happy Kwanza Student Government's 2002**
2003 Lecture Series.
The dynamic pair presented
a lively and energetic lecture
about the sex signals we send
and receive from others. The
presentation included stereo-
types about what typical men
and women want, sexual in-
nuendoes, and reversed roles JodyM- :od photographer
in relationships. Druyor and
Murphy used many funny
KWANZAA pickup lines, jokes, and skits
JodyMw/iwiwjiiwv'av
that took place at typical bar 1
MSG's lecture "Sex Signals' receives positive audience
and party scenes, familiar to Gwen Druyor and Christian Murphy get "friendly" during feedback.
Please see signals on page 3one of their skits.

Merry Christmas MNE going after $1 to $2

Students receive awards millionfederal grant
Community service and dedication honored at open reception
By Scott Mackar
Assistant news editor
44 // wasn 't like this
By Kristin Purdy Being the third year for this rec- "I got an invitation [to the re- grant came out of the sky,
Editor-in-Chief ognition ceremony, the criteria for ception] in the mail and I was Mercyhurst North East received we had to work really hard
eligible students is wide, yet in- surprised. I didn't know that $2 million state grant for construc- to get to this point. ^ %
Each year faculty, adminis- volving outstanding service to the this [award ceremony] existed," ion of a health and safety build-
tration and staff nominates community. Students are recog- said Schmader. ng on its campus and is currently Gary Bukowski, Vice
students who have been out- nized in various ways, with re- Sister Leap said that many stu- jerking with the federal govern- President of Institutional
standing in their living out of gards for the activities they are dents are surprised to have been nent on an extra $ 1 to $2 millionAdvancement
the College Mission Statement involved in both on campus and nominated, as Schmader was. ant for the project.
The "Living the Mission off campus. Though students continue to The processes of these grants
Award" recognizes students "We're looking for students give back to the surrounding ave been a work in progress over the health portion of this build-
who "hold in highest esteem who have gone the extra mile... community with their services, he last few years with the first ing," Bukowski said. j.
the qualities of excellence, students who are moved by dif- many are unaware that this rec- uccess coming on Nov. 21, when This is the college's first cam J
compassion, creativity, and ferent manifestations this year. ognition ceremony exists. he college was awarded the state paign where the college went af-
Happy New Year service to others.*' In celebra- I 'ni seeing students who look be- Jen Kons, a senior English t Vice President of I nstitution- ter private, state and federal morF
tion of the Sisters of Mercy — yond what is immediately around major, is an ambassador and 1 Advancement Gary Bukowski ey to reach their goals becaus
Foundation Day, an open re- them," said Sister Geri Rosinski. went to Honduras last year dur- aid friends and legislatures assist- the project is so large. Bukowsk
ception was held in honor of Generally, students who are a ing spring break to build hous- d the college over the last 15 said that the grants are almost
the Sisters of Mercy and those service to their community due es for the less fortunate. nonths in connection with the necessity because the alumni base]
. . . e
who follow their mission. "1 think a lot of students do Irants. is only so big.
to their individual awareness of
"We look for students who need for service or are conscious stuff on campus and aren't rec- "It wasn't like this grant came out "Our alumni have been great]
contribute to the community of the needs of the city of Erie ognized," said Kons. f the sky, we had to work really but there is only so much money
on an everyday basis but not and the people are qualified to be Following the Sisters commit- lard to get to this point," Bukowski in the well. That is why we had to]
necessarily recognized," said named a Mercyhurst College Stu- ment to make society a better aid. go after these grants/' he said.
Sister Kathleen Marie Leap, dent for "Living the Mission." place, Mercyhurst students With so many Pennsylvania col- The proposed construction date
RSM. i '^ N Courtney Schmader attended share a common element of eges, many may wonder why the of the 10,000 square-foot library.
sSlM'm Each faculty, administration the open reception on Dec. 11 in compassion. Sr. Rosinski not-
and staff member was limited the Mercy Heritage Room as a stu- ed that many students are
state chose to give Mercyhurst the 16 offices, 10 classrooms/labs, a
Irant. Bukowski says he believes 250-seat auditorium and a comput-
to three nominations; the re- dent recognized for "Living the touched deeply by their service here was a combination of rea- er lab is projected to be mid sum-
sult was a cross-section of Mission." A senior marketing ma- experience. pns. He said that they believe mer if the college receives help
about 90 student nominations jor, Schmader is involved in a wide "What I'm discovering is how hey worked hard and did their re- from the federal government
covering both campuses and array of community services, in- much they receive in terms of [search about the grant. Bukowski said.
various grade levels/The en- cluding the Habitat for Humanity personal growth. That's pro- There were over $178 million Mercyhurst North East is also
tire women's hockey team trip to Honduras last year, and the found," said Sr. Rosinski. kvorth of efforts and Mercyhurst the recipient of a $ 1 million gram
was nominated as well. Fellowship for Christian Athletes. was one of the few in Erie County from The Orris C. Hirtzel and Bea-
|that emerged at the level that it did. trice Dewey Hirtzel Memorial
Rotaract sponsors holiday blood drive I'm very proud that we emerged Foundation for creation of an in-
at the level that we did, and to my stitute that will serve as a regional
Red Cross blood drive on Thurs- cuses on International and knowledge we received the larg- resource in addressing the needs
By Kelly Rose Duttine day, Dec. 10 in the Mercy Heri- community service. est capital grant that was award- of an aging population. I
News editor
tage Room. Over 85 members of the id," he said. The grant will establish the Hirt-j
Mercyhurst students, facul- The blood drive was sponsored Mercyhurst community signed As for the federal grant, Bukows- zel Institute on Aging and Geriat-
Index ty and staff participated in the by the Rotaract Club, which lb- up to participate and gave the
i said they would like to receive ric Health on the Mcrcyhurd
t least $1 million out of the 2003 North East campus, and will b
News lifesaving gift ofblood this hoi deral budget. He said the pro-1 named in honor of t he North Eal
News Sophomore id ay season. -Over 60 pints of cess is very complicated because family known for its legacy ofgen*
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Dan blood were actually collected ill ofthe grants are inner-conned erosity, particularly. In support ol
Features p.3,;| Oberdorf participated and went to help led. It has taken the college over its community.'
Features helps the Erie community. •? j wo years to get to the point they " The Hirtzel Foundation has]
Features others this Did you miss this blood drive? ire currently at with the federal been a tremendous partner in ad-
Opinion p.6 holiday The Rotaract Club plans on govern in cut. * dressing health related issues in
Opinion p.7 season by having another blood drive in Since Mercyhurst North East re* this region," Bukowski said.
A&E p.8 donating the spring.
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e the federal grant, he said it 'Through their benevolence Mer-
p.9 blood last Anyone interested in joining ooks as good as it can, but there cyhurst is taking a major step for-
A&E ward in addressing the needs of aj
Tuesday. the Rotaract Club should con- 8 no guarantee, "We're currently
Sports p.10 Jorking with two U.S. senators rapidly aging population."
Sports p.ll taci President Courtney Nicho-
ind our two representatives to se-
Sports p.12
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INTERNATI ONAL
Carter accepts Nobel Peace Prize is the main key in war on global terror
Former President warns the nation against use of war in Iraq
By Carol Rosenberg
Knight R idder Newspapers
r
Accepting the Nobel Peace
Prize on Tuesday, former
President Jimmy Carter rejected
the concept of "preventive war"
but called on Iraq to comply fully
with a U.N. resolution designed
to head off a war over weapons
of mass destruction.
"War may sometimes be a
necessary evil," the j39th
American president declared,
"but no matter how necessary,
it is always an evil - never a
good; We will not learn how to
live together in peace by killing
each other's children."
The 78-year-old former chief
executive diplomatically avoided
explicit criticism of the Bush
administration, which has said
war in Iraq may be necessary
to forestall a larger conflict, but
he rejected the principle out of
hand.
"For powerful countries to
adopt a principle of preventive
war may well set an example
that can have catastrophic
consequences," the president
told the Oslo City Hall audience
of about 1,000 people that
included his wife Rosalynn and
their children, as well as
Norway's King^Harald and
Queen Sonja.
Moreover, without specifically
mentioning Baghdad or Saddam
Hussein, he criticized President
Bush's threat to attack Iraq
without U.N. support irthe
White House deems it
necessary.! BK2m
"War may
sometimes be a\
necessary evilj^
but no matter how
necessary, it is
always an evil ?.'
- Jimmy Carter
"It is clear that global
challenges must be met with an
emphasis on peace, in harmony
with others, with strong
alliances and international
consensus," Carter said.
"Imperfect as it may be, there
is no doubt that this can best be
Student visas provide U.S. residency
By Jack Chang
Knight Ridder Newspapers /J
The official literature touts
foreign student programs as
bridge builders between the
United States and the rest of the
world. It speaks of promoting
cultural understanding, lending
skills to needy countries and
otherwise striving for harmony
and peace.
l.iAt least, that is how school
administrators defended such
programs after Sept. 11 when
federal legislators! began
scrutinizing foreign student
policies after learning that one
ot the hijackers may have
entered the country on a student
visa.
In practice, however, many
students see such programs in
more pragmatic terms.
Faced with few other avenues
for immigrating to the United
States, many foreigners view
the student route as among the
most accessible, and they can
choose among a seemingly
endless range of options, if they
can afford pay thousands of
dollars in tuition.
Most immigrants receive visas
because they* have close
relatives here, are fleeing war or
persecution, or have found an
employer who will hire them.
For the millions without the luck
or misfortune of such
circumstances, migrating to the
United States is nearly
impossible! \ '
To contact: newsmerciad@niercyhurst.edu
President George W. Bush meets with 2002 Nobel Peace
Prize winner former President Jimmy Carter, left, in the
Oval Office of the White House on Monday, Nov. 18,2002.
done through the United
Nations."
BLater, in the same speech, he
urged Iraq to "comply fully"
with U.N. Security Council
resolutions demanding that
Baghdad rid itself of weapons
of mass destruction. "The
world insists that it must be
done," he said.
The pomp and solemnity of
the gold 'medal award,
accompanied by a $1 million
cash prize, gave Carter- a
prestigious podium from which
to revive a variety of familiar
themes involving the search for
peace and promotion ot human
rights, the issues that were the
hallmark of his presidency,*
He criticized economic
embargoes and urged Israel to
leave the West Bank and Gaza
Strip if it wants to achieve
peace.
A former peanut farmer and
Navy submarine officer, the
Georgia Democrat was elected
president in 1976 but lost his
bid for a second term to
Ronald Reagan, the Republican,
ii&980l _ _ f
Coming as a foreign student,
however, is in many ways much
easier: Applicants must only
show they have enough money
to pay, be accepted by a college
and pass a general background
check.
After graduation, the,U.S.
government allows such
students to remain in the United
States and work for a year to
gain "practical training,** which
gives them a chance to establish
ties that may help them win long-
term work permits.
No agency or organization
keeps conclusive statistics on
the share of foreign students
who successfully switch to
work permits or permanent
residency after graduation.
According to the most recent
INS numbers, 16,161 people
who had originally entered the
country as students became
permanent residents in 2000,
about 4 percent of everyone
who made the switch.
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has seen relentless growth for
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In retirement he has run the
Carter Center in Atlanta, using
it as a launch pad to travel
throughout Latin America, often
as an elections monitor; mediate
international crises, mostly on
a free-lance basis; and
champion antipoverty
programs.
As president, he ceded U.S.
control of the Panama Canal, a
move conservatives called a
strategic blunder. When the
Soviet Union invaded
Afghanistan in 1979, his
administration armed
anticommunist Muslims. A
Saudi on the Islamic side was
named Osama bin Laden.
As a private citizen,-Carter
mediated the end of a military
coup in Haiti in 1994 to reinstate
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide,
and ostensibly stabilize that still-
troubled Caribbean nation.
Two years later he careened
between West Bank polling
places to monitor the first and
so-far only Palestinian Authority
elections.,
"Not all his efforts have been
equally successful," said Nobe
half a century. Schools around
the United States have drawn
more students every year since
1954, according to a report by
the Institute of International
Education dubbed "Open
Doors." M ; source of much of the overall
The foreign population made
up 4.3 percent of all U.S.
college and graduate students
during the 2001 -02 school year,
the report found.
With immigration controls
tightened after the Sept. 11
attacks, the current school
year's enrollment of foreign
students has leveled off but not
dropped significantly at many
schools, according to a survey
conducted by the institute of
324 campuses.
In large part, therisein foreign
students over the past few
decades has matched a 30-year
immigration boom that has
transformed the nation.
The metropolitan areas
recently drawing the most
foreign students were
metropolitan areas that generally
Committee head Gunnar Berge,
awarding the prize. "But, as
Carter himself has said... 'The
worst thing that you can do is
not to try.' Few people, if any,
have tried harder."
He said Carter "does the
opposite of what his
countryman Mark Twain once
wrote about forgetting where
you bury the peace-pipe, but not
where the battle-axe is. Carter
never mislays the peace-pipe.**
And in that regard, Carter's
greatest single accomplishment
may have been his stewardship
of the historic 1976 Camp
David Accords between Israel
and Egypt __ the first formal
peace between an Arab nation
and the Jewish state.'
Turning to Israel, Carter, a
born-again Baptist, said the
Middle East conflict is still "a
source of worldwide tension.**
And so, he said, the parties must
likewise honor U.N. Resolution
242 adopted after Israel seized
the West Bank, Gaza, Sinai and
Golan Heights in the 1967 Six
Day War:
"It condemns the acquisition
of territory by force, calls
for withdrawal of Israel from
the occupied territories, and
provides for Israelis to live
securely and in harmony with
their neighbors," Carter said.
"There is no other mandate
whose implementation could
more profoundly improve
international relationships.**
Israel returned the Sinai to
Egypt under the Camp David
agreements.
It still controls the Golan
Heights, seizedfromSyria, and
for years has engaged in
expansive settlement in the West
Bank and Gaza.
Long an opponent of the U.S.
economic embargo of Cuba,
Carter included his criticisms in
the 2,300-word Nobel address,
without specifically naming|
Fidel Castro or Havana J
"We must also strive to correct
the injustice of economic
sanctions that seek to penalize
abusive leaders but all too often
inflict punishment on those who
are already suffering from the
abuse,*' he said.^.
Critics of sanctions argue that
the people, not their powerful
leaders, suffer under embargoes.
attract many immigrants: New
York, Los Angeles, Boston and
the Bay Area, according to the
Open Doors report.
9 The vast majority of students
comefromAsia and Europe as
opposed to Latin America, the
immigrant stream.
The numbers suggest that
students come from more
affluent backgrounds: More
than two-thirds pay for their
educations out of their own
pockets or with family
assistance* the Open Doors
report found.
The most popular fields of
study for international students
are business and management,
engineering and mathematics,
and computer science,
according to the Open Doors
report. { WiL
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North Korea activates
big nuclear reactor nuclear weapons in violation of
By Michael Zielenziger
the '94 agreement.
and Warren P. St robel "Following through on its
Knight Ridder Newspapers
threat, North Korea sent a letter
to the International Atomic
North Korea's plans to Energy Agency on Thursday
reactivate a nuclear power plant saying it had decided to 'lift the
that produces plutonium are an freezeT on its nuclear facilities
attempt to get Washington to and asking that seals and
pay attention to its economic and
monitoring cameras at those
energy problems as the United facilities be removed," said IAEA
States prepares for a possible director general Mohamed
war with Iraq, analysts said. ElBaradei.
North Korea said it would "The prevailing situation
immediately revive its nuclear
reactor at Yongbyon to generate
compelled the DPRK
government to lift its measure
electricity for winter. The
United States, Japan, South
for nuclear freeze... and
immediately resume the
Korea and the European Union
decided in November to cut off
operation and construction ofits
nuclear facilities to generate
shipments of fuel oil to North
Korea that was part of a 1994
electricity/* the government
statement said.
agreement. The cutoff was in
response to North Korea's
A senior State Department
official noted that North Korea
admission that it had been
conducting a secret nuclear
said it would restart the plant to
generate electricity, not to build
program to enrich uranium for
nuclear weapons. J
Families ofvictims await return
of September n personal items
from Ground Zero remain
By Maggie Haberman
locked inside its property rooms.
and Greg Gittrich
Knight Ridder Newspaper The items have been tagged and
placed in individual plastic bags.
Tens of thousands of personal Since the attacks, the NYPD
relics carefully culled from the has returned hundreds of more
World Trade Center rubble - easily traceable objects, such as
wedding rings, watches, photos ID cards, wallets, jewelry with
and other sentimental artifacts inscriptions, cell phones with
- have yet to be returned to stored telephone numbers and
families of the dead. property with serial numbers.
Fifteen months after the Sept. Jewelry and other possessions
11 attacks, the desperation of found with bodies also have
families to recover their loved been given to families as remains
ones* belongings from the are identified. "We've been
NYPD has grown into a fear working on this tirelessly,*'
that the items never will be given NYPD spokesman Sgt. Mike
back. Wysokowski told The News. "If
"It's been long enough,-. I families have questions regarding
would like my mother's things,'* something, we'd like to hear
said Carie Lemack 1 of from them." There also are no
Framingham, Mass., whose plans to allow the families to
mother was a passenger on the examine the relics themselves.
American Airlines jet that The police said the division is
crashed into the north tower. "keenly aware ofthe sentimental
Almost half of the 2,795 people value of these items and will
ki 1 led at the Trade Center remainmake every effort to identify the
lost without an identifiable trace. owners and return the property
The NYPD told the New York regardless of its condition or
Daily News that anywhere from monetary value." It said none
75,000 to 100,000 artifacts ofthe items would be discarded.
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 DECEMBER 19,2002
r 3rd annual tree lighting ceremony a success
By Jessica Tobin
Contributing Writer
On Friday, Dec. 13, the third
j annual Mercyhurst Christmas
j Tree Lighting ceremony took
j place at the big evergreen tree
j between the Carolyn Hermann
Student Union and Baldwin Hall.
I The third annual event was put
j on by Mercyhurst Student Gov-
I eminent President^David Del
I Vecchio, and Student Activities
j Committee Chair, Jessica Mon-
I tana. The original idea of the
I lighting was that of Rob Kosko
j two years ago while he was SAC
J chair, and the lighting has been
I a campus tradition since.
I The tree was chosen and deco-
I rated by the students of the stu-
I dent government on Saturday,
I Dec. 7. SAC Chair Jessica Mon-
tana arranged to have a recep-
tion in the student union follow-
ing the event. The reception in-
cluded a festive holiday atmo-
sphere with a cozy fire in the
fireplace and a visit from Santa
j^Claus.
There were decorated Christ-
mas cookies, hot chocolate, and
t eggnog for everyone to enjoy.
The union was decorated fes-
tively and Christmas music made
a pleasant*Christmas'atmo-
sphere^
Each year, an individual who
is important to the Mercyhurst
T V studio n o w broadcasts in Hirt A c a d e m i c
C o m m u n i c a t i o n students and department will benefit
By Katie Walker
Contributing Writer
• "The first showfromthe brand
new TV studio located in the
lower level of the Audrey Hirt
Academic Center was broadcast
on Dec. 9.
Ever since the first plans for
the building were released com -
munications majors have been
waiting anxiously to be able to
f broadcast from the new studio,
* which is 40 percent better then
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Interface: science fat your fingertips Sex signals lecture
Compiled by Megan
Fialkovich
Contributing Writer 1
Washington, D.C.: In the
journal Environmental Health to perfect a vaccine against
Perspectives, the nation's
f\scientists report that a type of
common preservative called
phthalates, which are used in
common toiletries, can damage America are contributable to
the DNA-packed heads of adult HP V, which may be contracted
human sperm.
Products such as perfumes,
cosmetics and even some baby " 100 percent (of the tested 16-
toys include phthalates, which 23-year-old human subjects]
can change the properties of
plastic and extend the shelf life infection." The long-term plan is
of women's make-up.
The study is still in its initial they become sexually active; the
II stages, and no links to
terminated pregnancies, birth
The Merciad is
Currently taking
pplications for
ditorial Iposi-
kions for 2003-
2004. Please
send your i
\quiries to e
irmerciad
\nercyhurst.e
College community is chosen to
light the tree. The first year of
the lighting, Dr. Garvey did the
honors of lighting the tree. Last
year, Cathy Anderson, the Dean
of Student Development, lit the
tree.
;MSG President David Del
Vecchio chose Sister JoAnne
Courneen to light the tree be-
cause she is very active in the
Mercyhurst community and the
Sisters of Mercy.*
Sister Courneen is the secre-
tary of the Board of Trustees for
the college and is the president
of the Sisters of Mercy.
fr'She was chosen in an effort
to recognize all the hard work
she contributes to Mercyhurst,**
says Del Vecchio.
After Sister Courneen lit the
tree, she delivered a beautiful
speech about the history of the
Christmas tree. She spoke about
how the tradition of decorating
these trees started in Germany
and how magical they are be-
cause they are forever green.
Students, faculty members
and children all came out for the
event. The ceremony was fun
for all, despite the rainy weather.
Freshman Sean Underwood
thought the tree lighting was fun
and in formative. "I thought that
Sister JoAnne's speech was re-
ally interesting. I actually never Sister JoAnne Courneen did the honors at the 3rd annual Christmas tree lighting ceremo-
knew how the Christmas tree ny sponsored by Mercyhurst Student Government
and its decorations came about."
the studio located in the base-
ment of Baldwin Hall.
Most of the money to fund the
new studio and the equipment
came from the school budget,
though part of the money for the
came from a donation from the
family of John E. DeDad, who
was -ja 1999 graduate of
Mercyhurst with a degree in
communications. DeDad died
shortly after his graduation from
Mercyhurst, his family and
friends thought that donating
money to help those in the pro-
fession that he loved is a great
defects or sterility have yet been
determined.
{Source: Reuters)
East Coast, U.S.: Using a
watered-down version of HPV-
16, human papillomavirus type
16, New England scientists hope
early-stage cervical cancer.
Currently, half of all fatal cases
of cancer of the cervix (the
lowest end of the birth canal) in
through sexual contact. What's
most alarming is the claim that
were protected against the initial
to inoculate young girls before
vaccine my also be able to
protect young men from anal
Members of the Christmas on Campus committee take a break from cleaning up to ings, they may be able to avoid
pose for a photo. The event held last Saturday was a huge success.
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To contact: newsmerciad@mercyhurtt.edu NEWS
Police
and
Safety Log
Lewis Ave, *
Roommate dispute:%
Roommates were fighting
and not getting along. Two
volunteered to leave.
12/9/02
Mercy A pa rtments
Larcreny/Iheft:
Theft ofmedicine from an
apartment by an unknown
actor.
12/7/02
City of Erie
Vehicle violations:
Jody Meda/Merciad photographer Non-reportable
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Center
from n e w facility
way to continue his legacy. hangingfromthe ceiling. At this point there are only two tures international, national, lo-
The new studio is more spa- Lights are all computer con- shows being broadcastfromthe cal and campus news along with
cious then the old one, which trolled from the control room, new studio, but many more will entertainment, weather and
means there can be at least three making it easier to change.the be on after the Christmas break. sports. All the news reported is
sets for different shows with light strength whenever needed. The first show is the evening on the basis of what is felt to be
plenty of room for people to The backgrounds used for the variety show- Hurst Rock Cafe. important to Mercyhurst Stu-
move about and work. The shows are one large curtain that Hurst Rock is on the air Mon- dents and the surrounding com-
control room looks right into can be used at any of the sets. day thru Thursdayfrom5:30 to munity.
the studio so communicating According to Dr. Richard 6:00 p.m. Hurst Rock focuses The new studio is a great ad-
between the two rooms is very Welch, Director of the Commu- on many campus events by dition to Mercyhurst College.
easy. In the old studio the nication Department, 'This facil- bringing on guestsfromseveral Communication majors feel for-
lights were mostly on the floor ity will provide the students with campus organizations. tunate to be able to learn in such
and some were hung from the significantly better opportunities The other show is a news an area. Be sure to tune in to
ceiling by their cords. and give them a chance to expe- show called Hurst TV Update Hurst TV on channel 19 Mon-
In the new studio, there is a rience what actually happen in the that airs Tuesday and Thursday day- Thursday to see the differ-
lighting grid that has all the lights broadcasting world/' from 5-5:30. This show fea- ence.
cancer, some oral cancers, and
for sure: where genetic research Continued from page 1
genital warts. is concerned, the almighty dollar
will have thefinalword.
{Source: U.S. News & World
Report) {Source: Gerontology Research many college students.
Group online @ www.grg.org) Most students could identify
RockvUle, MD: A 25-man team,
with the characters presented on
% 4 We felt this pro-
Arctic Circle, Alaska:
including Nobel Prize winner
Paleontologist and Texan
Dr. Hamilton Smith and Dr. stage from the macho man at gram was so impor-
Anthony Piorello reports in an
Craig Venter, has been granted the bar trying to talk to the girl
unpublished journal article that...
a $25 million U.S. Dept. of alone at the other end of the bar tant because of the
he has unearthed the largest
Energy three-year grant to or the indecisive nature of message that is com-
intact cache of Cretaceous
create a sustainable new form women when trying to come up
fossils, and on the grounds of
of life. The November 29"' issue with the "perfect man." municated. Unfortu-
the Alaskan Wildlife Preserve, no The comical nature of the
of Science broke the story to a
stunned academia. Theless?Specimens of show switched quickly from a nately, on every col-
Pachyrhinosaurus and other
research parameters are as parody of the sickening sweet lege campus sexual
follows: i he geneticists and
ceratopsians (horned dinosaurs) romance of movie The Titanic
biologists must "produce a
have been yielded by the to the ugliness of date rape and assault and rape are
useful, self-replicating sexual assault on college cam-
unusually dense Kikak-Tegoseak
organism with a completely puses. common \happen-
bed. The U.S. Army even 1 eant
artificial genome capable of
some mechanical muscle to help Audience participation was ings. % %
removing unwanted carbon or
transport the heavy fossilized used throughout the lecture
toxic materialsfromthe
bone, specifically the eight from classifying the habits of
environment or producing
individuals found just this year. men and women to a dating situ- Kelly Behr
hydrogen for fuel." One thing's
(Source: Scientific American) ation that had gone too far to
questions about sexual assault SA C member and Resi-
Many audience members found dent Assistant
a*
this format to be helpful in con-
veying the message of ilie show
because everyone was directly
future," said Behr
involved.
SAC member Kelly Behr felt After the lecture, many stu-
dents felt more aware of their
that this program would be valu-
able to students and spoke with own actions and the actions of
others. Junior Andy Masarik
Lauren Griglak, Vice President
of MSG about sharing this pro- liked the funny, yet educational
gram with the Mercyhurst com- nature of the lecture. "It exposed
munity. all sides ofdating. Overall, it was
"We felt this program was so a good experience for me,"
important because of the mes- Masarik said.
sage that is communicated. The lecture was an excellent
Unfortunately, on every college experience for all students in at-
campus sexual assault and rape tendance. HopefUlly all will use
are common happenings. How- the information presented to ex-
ever, if students are more edu- amine the sex signals that they
cated about the signals that one give and receive.
Jody Moilo/Morcifld photographer
another send and their mean-
uncomfortable situations in the
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Dumpsters of Mercyhurst get n e w look
By Jen Ruffa
Contributing writer
Garbage dumpsters around
campus were given a new look
this fall. Previously, dumpsters
designated specifically for
recyclable materials situated
around campus and the
Briggs-Lewis apartments
looked exactly like the regular
garbage dumpsters.
The purpose of having a
recyclable dumpster became
irrelevant since the college
community was not making
the distinction between the
two.
Dr. Chris Magoc, a member
of the History department at
Mercyhurst, was the
inspiration and originator of the
makeover plan.
Magoc contacted full-time
student Scott Rispin and asked
him to be the leader of this
project. Rispin is a full-time
employee of the maintenance
department as a painter. "It
was a mutually beneficial
opportunity for me and the
Student m o u r n e d English greatness
Mercyhurst sophomore dies in car accident
By Courtney Nicholas
Features editor
. .
Over Thanksgiving break
Mercyhurst College lost a prize
student: Kimberly Ann Spinks.
A serious car accident took
the life ofthe 20 year-old on
Nov. 27, 2002. Spinks, a
sophomore Special Education/
Elementary Education major
was a very active and well-
rounded young woman.
She volunteered for organi-
zations; she was involved in her
church, and exercised every-
day. She volunteered at the Erie
I xperience Museum and the
Clymer Library.
She worked at Peak n' Peak
as a lifeguard and served as an
assistant so ft ball coach for the
Wattsburg League.
She loved reading daily de-
votions. She read everyday
from the Bible that she had re-
ceived from her boyfriend's
brother on her 19th birthday.
She was an avid downhill skier
Be careful students
By Courtney Nicholas
Features editor
College students are bom-
barded with advertising mes-
sages every day.
Not all marketers are genu-
ine. Some marketers aim their
campaigns to college students
with unscrupulous pitches.
The Federal Trade Commis-
sion (FTC) protects consum-
ers all over the world against
such deception.
The FTC publishes pam-
phlets on protecting oneself
against credit card fraud, stu-
dent loan fraud, school break
fraud, and identity theft.
Identity theft is one ofthe
fastest growing while collar
crimes in the United States.
The FTC provides facts to
the consumers about the com-
panies that market to them.
To protect students when
they are applying or looking for
school loans the FTC cautions
them to look for these lines;
"The scholarship is guar-
anteed or your money
back,", "I just need your
credit card or bank account
Symbol painted on the front of dumpsters designated for
recyclables
college," says Rispin. "I
would save money on tuition,
and the college could use my
skills in areas they would
[otherwise have to pay a
professional contractor."
According to Rispin,
Magoc got in touch with him
about painting the recyclable
dumpsters and wanted to add
larger lettering and a logo for Rispin "produced a stencil of
and over spring break she had
planned to participate with
Habitat for Humanity trip down
south. At Mercyhurst, Spinks
was a member of the honors
society, Phi Eta Sigma.
Spinks enjoyed driving up to
New York on the weekends to
her boyfriend, Dan Yaiko. He
attends Houghton College.
"Over break Kim wanted to
read The Hobbit and Lord of
the Rings. Also on her reading
list was the Pursuit of God.
She had justfinishedthe novel
by Max Lucado called A Love
Worth Giving."
Shelia Brainard, Spinks'
mother said, "Her favorite
quote was 'God is only a heart-
beat away' and her favorite
color was light blue."
Spinks first wanted to be-
come a teacher after complet-
ing an internship her senior year
at Seneca High School. She
was placed in her mother's el-
ementary classroom and was
said to be a natural.
. "She loved the children and
was going to be a wonderful
number to hold this schol-
arship,", "The scholarship
will cost money,", and finally
"You've been selected by a
national foundation to re-
ceive this scholarship."
The FTC also offers tips to
students that attend seminars
on financial aid or scholar
ships.
As their advice is to: take
your time while reading in-
formation provided, investi-
gate the organization you
are considering for help, be
wary of "success stories" or
testimonials of extraordi-
nary success.
The FTC also says: be cau-
tious about purchasing from
seminar representative who
is reluctant to answer ques-
tions or who gives evasive
answers to questions, and
finally ask how much money
Is charged for the service,
the services that will be per-
formed, and the company's
refund policy.
If a group of students are
planning a spring break trip and
they purchase a trip package
they should check out the lips
provided by FTC.
THE MEROAD
JcxJy MeflcV Meroad Dtotographer
better and easier identification.
After Magoc received
permission from
administration and Waste
Management the project "was
ago." *SjT }
Last spring there was a
contest to develop a recycling
logo, Rispin said.
After a slight modification,
educator," Brainard said.
Spinks wanted to have a fam-
ily and she loved being around
children.
The viewing was on Dec. 1,
followed by the funeral on Dec.
2 at First Alliance Church.
Spinks' mother is interested
in starting a scholarship with
Seneca High School in honor
of her daughter.
It would be given to a gradu-
ating senior from Seneca that
would be attending Mercyhurst
College.
Brainard would like the stu-
dent to be a special education/
elementary education major.
Her family is also donating
money to First Alliance Church
in memory of Spinks.
"Kim loved to leam and loved
her family. I truly thought she
would become an educator
then move up to become an
administrator," Brainard said.
She will be missed and hon-
ored by Mercyhurst students
over the holiday break.
The FTC cautions the stu-
dents to: check out the op-
erator ofthe cruise line, call
the Department of Trans-
portation if the trip involves
a charter flight, read the
fine print of everything, un-
derstand your rights, pay by
credit card, andfinallyalways
expect flight delays.
Tips on action to take if
your identity is stolen are of-
fered by the FTC: *
1. Contact the fraud depart-
ment of each of three ma-
jor credit bureaus and tell
them to flag your account
with fraud alert,
2. Contact the creditors for
any accounts that have
been tampered with or
opened frequently,
3. File a report with local
police or with police in the
community where the iden-
tity theft took place,
4. Report identity theft to
(he FTC's tool-free ID Theft
Hotline: 1-877-438-4338.
For more information please
call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP
or use the complaint form at
www.ftc.gov.
DECEMBER 19,2002
To contact: featuremerciad@mercyhurst. edu
FEATURES
Jody Meito/ Meroad photographer
The dumpster on campus that received a new face from Rispin and the other student
volunteers
the logo that could be easily was designated in painting blue Around fourteen students
reproduced, and could also be on the specific sides. The participated, including Matt
seen from a distance." second phase added the logos Goodrich, Maria Greek, Julie
A different color was and additional lettering. Kruszewski, Christina
needed to separate the garbage In the fall term Rispin first Machesney, Jen Rankin,
and the recycling dumpsters. met with the students Abbey Salomon, and Stephanie
Instead of painting the entire participating to demonstrate Yasick by painting six
dumpster,'they settled on use ofthe enamel paint (which recyclable dumpsters.
painting the sides with the blue was used), the procedure they Rispin anticipates having at
logo and leaving the opposite would utilize for painting the least all of the logos painted
sides green. The first phase dumpsters, plus cleanup. sometime over the holiday.
By Kristin Maillard Calculus II class. She knew
Contributing writer that she wanted to be an
educator.
Even though it wasn't what
If you haven't taken time to she initially planned to study,
check out the English she believes she made the
department here at right decision. She finds her
Mercyhurst and find yourself English studies enjoyable.
undecided as far as a field of In high school Corbettj
study, maybe you should see worked with the Writing
what they've got to offer. Center revising and editing
Photo by Traun Moore
According to senior English Senior Colleen Corbett students compositions which
Education major Colleen contributed to her wanting to
Corbett, "The English "caught my eye more than any teach.
Department faculty here is other teacher." She will be performing her
absolutely amazing! They're student teaching studies this
insanely intelligent! They're spring and she is excited to
fun and personable! Their 46 write lesson plans for the
doors are always open for The English faculty students.
one-on-one help!" Corbett believes in activities
Corbett hopes to become a
here is absolutely such as: performances, role-
high school English teacher amazing! | plays, peer consultation,
back in her home town of }} portfolios, small and large
Monroeville Pennsylvania or group work.
staying somewhere around Colleen Corbett She likes active learning and
the Pittsburgh area. of course anything to avoid
Her interest in English She didn't even start out as the dreaded everyday lecture.
started with her senior English English major at Mercyhurst. She favors activities where
teacher Mrs. Varoulo. She intended on pursuing a students exercise their critical
He had an "innovative career in Math education but thinking abilities and then
teaching style and decided to explore the English formulate their own ideas and
enthusiasm," said Corbett, field after struggling in a opinions.
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L e o needs to stay alert this w e e k

By Lasba Senile require extra attention over
the next few days. This is an
Knight Ridder/Tribune News
excellent time to reflect on
long-term goals and work-
place procedures.
Aries (March 21 -April Previously withheld ideas
20). Social and romantic! or suggestions need to be
relationships will complete a publicly discussed. Don't
cycle of disruption. Over the hold back. After Thursday,
next six days, previous socialrelationshipstake on
disagreements will evolve an emotional or reflective
toward understanding and tone.
emotional comfort. Enjoy the company of
Spend extra time with trusted friends and lovers but
loved ones over the coming quickly answer all questions.
few days. Emotional contact Loved ones will be curious,
and new discussions will expressive and open-minded.
:
increase confidence and \ - Cancer (June 22-July 22).
provide insight. After Friday, This week will be busy and
career and business tensions emotionally demanding.
begin to fade. Expect business officials
Ask authority figures for and long-term friends to ask
new permissions*It's time to probing questions or quickly
resolve ongoing conflicts. change their plans and
Taurus (April 21 -May 20). decisions.
Early this week, energy may After midweek, find extra
be low. If possible, get extra time for rest and relaxation.
rest or schedule relaxing^ Lost energy and optimism
activities with close friends. will need to be regained.
After Wednesday, physical Friday through Sunday, quiet
vitality and emotional moments with loved ones
optimism will increase. will be fulfilling^
Watch for news or unique Remain balanced, however.
last-minute invitations. Early next week, workplace
:
Some Taureans will begin a - \ assignments may again
six- to seven-day period of increase.
renewed business focus and Leo (July 23-Aug. 22).
social communications. Early this week, carefully
Long-term friends and follow accepted workplace
colleagues will soon offer procedures.
positive solutions. After Tuesday, late arriving
Expect honesty, shared goals information may cause
and trust to steadily increase. colleagues or business
Gemini (May 21-June partners to lack direction or
21). Business risks or be scattered. Stay alert to
financial speculations may rare financial requests and
watch paperwork for small
errors. Wednesday through
Saturday, social or family
relations will be comfortable
and rewarding.
Rely on old habits and
patterns to establish trust
with loved ones. Your
affection and loyalty are
needed.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Social events and workplace
gatherings will be disjointed
but highly successful over
the next few days.
Expectfriendsand col-'
leagues to soon resolve past
misunderstandings. Emotional
energy is strong at present.
This is an excellent time to
set clear social boundaries
and express your goals and
ideas; .'
After Saturday, some
Virgos may also find that a
minorfinancialdispute begins
to fade. f may be bothersome this
Accept positive compro-
mise and ask for clear
directions. All is well.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Group ideas or team efforts
will produce worthwhile
results.
Over the next six to seven
days, many Librans will
experience a subtle but
important shift of attitudes in
all workplace relationships.
Past facts or figures will
soon be meaningless.
Pace yourself and wait for
valid opportunities for
agreement
After Saturday, expect
friends or loved ones to also
be optimistic, outgoing and
curious. Join in and present
new ideas; your participation
will be appreciated.
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov.
2 i). Early this week, a
reflective mood arrives. Over
the next four days, many
Scorpios will feel nostalgic
concerning past relationships
or forgotten friendships.
Emotional wisdom is high.
Listen to past instincts or
original impressions for
guidance. After Friday, a
quick, social atmosphere '*'
may captivate attention.
Expectfriends,relatives
and lovers to change last-
minute plans or offer
surprising alternatives.
Stay open and enjoy the
moment; a new perspective
is healthy. X experience an unexpected
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). Workplace demands *
week. Monday through
Wednesday, expect last-
minute projects to arrive.
Colleagues or work
officials may attempt to
avoid kev duties.
Don't take on responsibili-
ties that are not due. There
is no need to be over-
worked. After Thursday, key
relationships may suddenly
change or expand.
Over the next six days,
renewed romantic proposals,
seductive comments or
unexpected invitations will
be unavoidable. Remain
open.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.
20). Early this week, an
older family member may be
easily irritated or nostalgic.
Listen closely to the
emotional reflections of
others over the next few
days. Loved one may need
to discuss their feelings or
make peace in a difficult
relationship.
No serious or long-lasting
implications can be expected
here; so not to worry.
Do, however, offer a loved
one the much-appreciated
gift of empathy. Find extra
time for private or reflective
activities.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 -Feb.
19). Shared romantic goals
mayrequireactive discus-
sion early this week.
Some Aquarians may also
physical attraction or a
sudden increase in flirtation.
Both are positive, so not to
worry.
Loved ones and potential
mates will provide detailed
descriptions of their long-
term intentions.
After Friday, a brief period
of scattered social informa-
tion may be annoying.
Privacy is important.
Avoid gossip and refuse to
act as emotional mediator.
y Pisces (Feb. 20-March
20). Over the next four
days, loved ones may reveal
subtle passions. f
Expect gentle moments of
reflection and renewed
social commitments. Many
Pisceans will experience
increased stability in the
home and afreshinsight
into the emotional needs of
loved ones.
After Thursday, watch
also for fast-minute ex-
penses to cause anxiety.
Business or career decisions
may soon need to be
accelerated. Watch sched-
ules closely for key
changes.
If your birthday is this
week ... Romantic insights
will increase in the coming
weeks. Carefully study the
comments or quiet gestures
of loved ones.
Before Feb. 18, someone
close may wish to expand a
key relationship or become
more involved in your family
life. New affairs or social
promises take a few months
to become reliable.
After mid-March, watch
for job promotions or unique
business proposals. \
Areas affected are infor-
mation services, research,
media, or publicrelations.A
secondary source of income
mav arrive.

Stop depression SPAN traveled! to Utah

she still did not feel fully
Special to Me re hid By Matt Goodrich vived undercooked Ram en
"herself' and wouldn't settle Contributing writer noodles as well.
Feature]'es for anything less J Burke and "Everyday our muscles be-
her psychiatrist eventually came stronger, our minds
found a medication that This year Students for the more focused, and our cour-
Delta Burke made millions virtually eliminated her Protection and Appreciation of age greater," said Matt
of people laugh in her famous symptoms. With the right Nature a.k.a SPAN took the Goodrich, president of SPAN.
role as Suzanne Sugarbaker combination ofmedication and typical weekend trip to a The best part of the trip was
on Designing Women, but off- therapy, Burke was able to whole new leveljfThe group that nature acted as our play-
screen her life was far,from reconnect with the joys of her traveled to Utah over Thanks- ground. Goodrich said that the
funny. For much of her life, life. giving break. dynamic of the club could not
Burke waged a personal battle "It's important for those All of the club's hard work have been better.
with clinical depression, suffering from depression to and diligent planning for Utah The group bonded and
struggling first to identify her find the right treatment," said paid off. If you know the learned a lot about and from BGoodnc*
illness and seek treatment and Dr. Norman Sussman, clinical spirit of the club, you will re- one another, and even found
alize that this trip was anything out a little more then they The beautiful mountain that SPAN camped out on while
then to find the right professor of psychiatry at the In Utah 1 I
medication that would her New York University School of but a stress-free break from wanted to find out on certain
reclaim her life. classes. occasions.
medicine. "There are drugs
Burke is not leading a that will get you partially p The group hiked, camped The members of SPAN
outside, rock climbed, and en- grudgingly came back to
depression awareness better, but if you find the right
joyed nature. Total SPAN did Mercyhurst ready to start the
campaign called "GOAL! Go treatment, remission, or virtual a large amount of hiking; each winter term.
on and Live" to help others elimination, of your symptoms members now thinks that hik- "I think it is safe to say that
recognize that they too can get is truly possible. Then you can ing ten miles is easy. all of us had the trip of a life-
therighthelp to go on and live really take pleasure in life The group's adventures time and this may very well
life virtuallyfreeof depression again ranged from mountain biking turn into a tradition," Goodrich
symptoms. Burke has now make it in the desert to descending said.
Burke's battle with cause to help illustrate what it 1,100 'feet down the If this sounds like a great
depression began when she means to achieve virtual Suitebacks into the canyon. time please contact Matt
was only 16 and reached a elimination of depression The group slept out in the Goodrich about becoming a
critical point when she was 30 symptoms and one again enjoy elements every night. Some member of SPAN. Call him
and her celebrity status soared the areas of like that make nights the temperature at ext. 3165 or email him at
with her sitcom success; people who they are, like reached a low of 12 degrees gfiger@aol.com. SPAN Photo by Matt Goodnch

"My career was exploding, parenting, relationships, Fahrenheit. • meets on Wednesday nights at SPAN group In Utah over Thanksgiving Break 2002
but my life was a mess/* said educations, working, and On a lighter note, they sur- 8:15 p.m. 1 .-,.

burke. "I wasn't prepared for volunteering.

the sudden fame and started As national spokesperson Buy your
having issues with weight and for the GOAL! Campaign,
low self-esteem^which just Burke is spreading the word men of
made my depression worse. that depression is not a
This time, though, I couldn't personal weakness but a Mercyhurst
hide from it anymore." serious medical condition that
With the support of a friend can be treated and overcome Calendar.
and fellow cast member on with the proper medication, Reward yourself now!
They are $ 3 With theCollege Graduate Program or the First
Designing Woman Burke enabling people to "go one and
finally began seeking the help live" again. I
she needed in the show's Visit the GOAL! Web site at each orlget 2 \ Time Buyer Program. Stop in
www.GoOnAodLive.com to
second season. Like many
people with depression, Burke learn more about living beyond for $5 at the or Contactf" '• #

tried a variety of medications depression or call toll free at

and therapists and found that 1-888-830-GOAL to obtain a Union and Ron Ellis*
she was making progress, but free GOAL! brochure.
the Merciad for details \
office which tel: (814) 868-4805
DM your Mend do somethlnu extraordinary? ext. 356
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Depression: A fad for a Prozac-popping nation

THE3GOOD... Ads
medications
for prescription
pop up
intermittently as a means to help
it. £ f
• Christmas on Campus last week spread the holiday cheer to many people, both inside and |;: High school students blame it
outside of Mercvworld.fr on not enough "me" time.
Adults avoid it and the naive
• The paths to and from the Union are starting to shape up. making it easier for kids to get to fear it. | o f e | had my brief bout with it in high setting me straight on issues in
class sans snow shoes. Thanks for the good job. Your gold stars are in the mail. The "it" in question is
depression: Americans' latest
* Kudos goes out to the Hammermill Library's staff for finding computer discs and/or ID social fad and conversation
cards left behind and returning them to their users. Some staff members have even gone out starter, our latest attempt at
of their ways to call the students if their name is on their disc or card. Thanks a lot, guys. using infomercials and "take
Makes the trip back to the Circulation Desk all the more worth it. one, please" pamphlets as a
means to find a cure-all to a
condition many suffer and all
THE! BAD... too many try to profit from.
When my sister was still in
high school, the Britney
• Quick reminder: The roadway by the Hirt Building which spills out to the main campus road wannabes she called friends
is ONE WAY ONLY! Faculty and students, please pay attention andfollowthe traffic constantly sounded off many a
signs or else the Adminstrationmay put up another plastic barricade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "I hate my life," "I wish I were
dead,** and "My parents hate
me," no matter the occasion.
• Christmas break is on the way — that means less than two weeks of trying to fit in family
These kids have the world by
time in between doing papers and other academic work. M the short and hairy and they are
too caught up, in your own
• Noisy roommates and neighbors seem to be problems of late. Now, we understand if it is puberty-induced catharsis to
a weekend and one room of partiers is blasting Snoop while tunneling cheap domestic beer, realize that depression is not
while another room of students is listening to Bach while trying to analyze the subtext of having mommy and daddy's
"Hamlet." But during the week, espeically at 3 a.m., no one should be cranking up the SUV at their disposal.
Winamp, vaccuming, yelling, etc. $- ••% I guess it boils down to people
confusing life's daily trials and
• The double-standards on campus continue...Recently, a student had a boot placed on her tribulations with ^ being
car by campus security because the student's sibling borrowed the vehicle and was not depressed. With that said, it is a
bit disheartening that many of
aware of the parking restrictions of Mercyhurst. Upon calling campus security to plead the
us use the term "depression*'
students' caserne security officer on the other end replied with something to the effect that^ loosely, thus numbing its
they have to follow the rules and they can't bend them. To this, the student responded
meaning when some people
something along the lines that they follow the rules about parking, but not with sexual assaults truly do ail from it. It is also
or offenders. The students* answer? A dial tone. sad that the "ad wizards" market
anti-depressants as cure-alls, as
• What is the deal with the desks in the Hirt Building's classrooms? Could they be anymore if depression is something that
can go away with the swallow
wobbly? Place a notebook or an elbow on the table portion of the desk, and you're in for an
embarrassing moment.
movies and things of mat ilk is
And Another Thing*a testament to how far we all
have to go until we are mature
Phil Pirrello enough to comprehend it, let
along talk, about depression.
of a pill. If it hadn't been for a few
j-\It can't. I know, because I wise doctors and counselors
school. To this day, I still deal terms of not "good" or "bad,"
with what was a problem then but rather "healthy" and
as a means to help me deal with "unhealthy," I never would have
the things and stresses I face recovered so well. I also never
now. would have been able to see
['^Depression is something that how touchy - no, how uncouth
is serious, something that is a most are about a subject they
lot more than some teeny are either too afraid to discuss
hopper's materialistic gripes. So or are too immature to say
many people also think that anything about it outside of
those who see a counselor or i g n o r a n c e .
take medication are "crazy." It's Depression should not be a
ironic that the very people who household name or water-
lament the help that is sought are cooler chit-chat fodder. It
the very ones who should be should be one of those instances
seeking it of the human condition that
It is because depression has readily open a forum for
become so mainstream a reason positive discussion, void of the
for illness, it is because Paxil is negative stereotypes and under-
the new Pez, that any the-breath \ comments
conversation about it grafts an associated with it
unfavorable stereotype upon the To let this fad continue, to
individual or individuals talking let it become a catch-all or b.s.
about it. And just because one excuse for the complacent and/
listened to a talk show host or ignorant, is an insult to all
disguised as a Vishnu-come- those professionals who treat it
lately doesn't mean they know and to all who are under said
any more than you do about how professionals' treatment.
you feel or about how to help I suggest that we offer a more
yourself feel better.
sympathetic ear and open mind
The ^distinction between to those persons who are just
serious matters and taking things as in the dark as you are.
serious should have been made Avoid labels, ignore
soon after diploma time. The fact stereotypes and don't think
that depression comes off as the someone is different,Just
new "it" fad, thanks to Lifetime because they feel different

THE UGLY...
Ready-to-wear: Spicing up the
• The interent servers on campus mis week have been extremely slow. I am going on five
hours waiting to access my Mercyhurst email and a few other students have complained
holiday Ensemble
about how long it takes them to download a bootleg copy of'The Two Towers' off*'Kaaza." By Megan Cvitkovic
For the love of all things Frodo, can someone call the Dell computer guy and speed this up? Contributing writer
• Students, we know you have opinions out there...we hear you bitch and moan in the At a time when most students
Laker or in the halls all the time. Most of us are busy, but it would be nice to get some fresh are concentrating on that pre-
rants and perspectives about both campus and off-campus life worth venting about. break homework rush and
shopping at the insane mall, it
may seem that there is very little

Why December
to look forward tol .
But just think of all the fun you
will have getting that special
holiday ensemble ready for your
seasonal parties.
Is December 25 really Jesus'
birthday? Questioning Faith
what better day to celebrate his
birth?
Even if you don't currently «roog e
rd have plans to attend any fancy
Is it really going to be 2003 But maybe, the celebration event, make a date with your
year since the birth of Christ? Fr. Jim Piszker of Christmas goes far beyond roomies to share a special
For about 300 years now, birth certificates, scientific evening together, and go all out!
"really" has come to mean that data and calendars, all the way It's hard to believe, but
we can prove it with a What about the date, to the underlying reason WHY sometimes a simple piece of
government document or a December 25? we celebrate the birth of clothing can make you feel like
scientific experiment. We know that some churches Jesus. Christmas all over. Lots of
But, for our ancestors, kept December 25 as the solemn That it says something about stores are buying into that
something that might not be so feast of the nativity very early the God we believe in, a God concept this season.
easily proved could stil 1 be real, on. Maybe they knew something who loved us enough, and If you are looking to have or
could still be true. we didn't. desired communication with attend a glamorous event, think
Needless to say, we don't Some think that there are us enough, to take on the fun, fancy and flavor! By fun, I
have a birth certificate for Jesus. other reasons why December human condition and become An outfit like this one Is simple, fun and fancy.
implore you to go different.
In fact, the gospels are silent as 25 has been kept as Jesus' one of us. While the little black dress is a
to the date of Christ's birth. birthday at least since the year *;A God who wanted to must, it can also become a little Some other "fancy" Now that we've established
The two gospels that do speak 336. understand what it was like to boring! suggestions are lace skirts and some fun guidelines for the
about the year contradict each Some scholars think that be human, to experience joy So, if you're building from tops that have a nude lining ladies, myladvice to the
other. Matthew 2:1 states that Christians began celebrating the and sorrow, birth and death. something like this, spice it up. underneath. gent lemen would be the same.
Jesus was born "in the days of birth of Christ on December 25 The joy of this season flows Add a pair of dramatic (fancy!)
King Herod," who died in because it was the pagan feast from the mystery of that Silk or satin wrap tops, Although it can be hard to be
chandelier earrings or an over- strapless dresses, corset-like different while trying not to be
March or April of the year that of the Unconquered Sun, Christian truth. the-top faux diamond bracelet -
we would call 4 BCE, 2006 proclaimed by the Roman tops and of course leather and too different when dressing up,
We can unwrap it year after something that's an attention
years before the year 2002. suede can make any occasion at least try!
emperor in 274 CE. year and still never fully grasp grabber. i :j3t special (as long we aren't talking Get fun with your pants.
Luke 2:2 states that Jesus According to the calendar at it. f | \ Be fancy. Seems simple, but about biker jackets and the like). Maybe instead of the same
was born when Quirinius was the time, December 25 would ?The mystery of the remember what the occasion But perhaps the most important
governor of Syria, that is, not have been the winter solstice, basic button waist, try a tab
Incarnation is an anchor calls for and dress accordingly. key to the perfect holiday outfit waist - it's a start!
until the year that we would call the shortest day oi the year, around which the Christian If you have a work party at The is flavor!
6 CE, or 1996 years before the when hours of sunlight stop The best way for guys to add
faithfis based. And it is a Waterfront, think big but not By flavor I mean color, lace, a lit lie flavor is through color.
year 2002. ? ^ "shrinking." mystery based upon selfless prom dress big! A tailored pants ribbon, beads, fringe - anything
So we don't know Since Christians knew that Guys may have even more
love. -r suit of natural silk in a cream or that will add that something color choices this season.
scientifically the year of the Jesus was truly the Pretty good gift, eh? mauve color would be perfect. extra. This can be easily
Savior's birth. Unconquered Sun of Justice, Don't you fellas want to be
Pair it with a beaded shell to add achieved with color, but choose noticed by all the women when
a little extra sparkle. wisely.
DITHERED TWT by Stan Waling Mental Note If it's chilly, grab a pashmina
shawl, or any big evening wrap,
There are so many deep,
gorgeous colors out this winter;
you walk into a room?!
Remember to pick out
something you can be
which can be found at most I hope more people will light up comfortable in that also makes
department stores to cover.up the night with them. Pick from
46 It isithe your top. The shawl can then colors like deep teals, magentas,
you feel good!
With that, I wish all of you a
be transformed into a waist silvery blues, rose petal pinks very merry and wonderful
wrap if it becomes cumbersome and grape purples. Lots of flavor,
mark of an to carry. • lots of fun!
holiday season!

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To contact: opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu OPINION

Campus Question: Second Opinion
Campus Question: Bursting the 'Mercyworld' bubble
Is Mercyhurst preparing us enough for the "real world"? The 'real world'doesn 't revolve around meal plans and curfe
"As a dance major I often Yes and no, depending upon "I would say that Mercyhurst
question if being at college at By Dana Moderick permits, grades are more and more everyday on
yourself and your does and does nor prepare lowered. Even meal plans are whether or not it's really the
all will prepare me to be a motivation. There are many students for the 'real world' Contributing writer
professional dancer... As for controlled by the watchful right career for me.
opportunities on campus and because, for one, in the 'real administration of Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst does provide
making us well rounded through courses that prepare World* you will probably have
academically, I think we're Although my experience at As freshmen, we are given arranged practicums which
you for the 'real world,' but it's a 9 to 5 job, and here at college Mercyhurst has been a short two choices for our meal plans: give students a chance to really
being prepared, but not so all a matter of taking the we choose when we will have
much socially and one, I have come to the Nineteen meals a week and no get a hands-on look at what we
initiative and doing something class and this definitely does conclusion that no matter what dining dollars or seventeen could be doing in the future.
culturally. They^have no with these opportunities." ! not add up to a full day of grade you are in, nobody is fully meals a week and fifty dining However, the school does not
African American courses of — Heather Richmond, senior work, commitment and prepared to handle the "real dollars. % make mandatory internships
any kind. I wonder what kind responsibility. There are other world/' % 1 |
of classes we should be taking It may not seem .like an for all majors. These should at
"So far, I have not taken many ways that Mercyhurst does With the exception of a few, exorbitant amount, but for a girl least be mandatory for students
to teach us equality and courses pertaining to my new and does not prepare students
tolerance of other races and most of us don't know what it who eats MAYBE two meals a in theirjunior and senior years.
major. However, the courses I for the 'real world.' But in is like to be living on our own, day, it's a waste of money. They As an intern, students learn
religions." have taken thus far have been general, the whole college
— Aisha Jasper, freshman without having "mommy and say it is because us freshman what roles they will play
really challenging^ and atmosphere does not, and a daddy" to bail us out when have to get used to having to immediately after college. It
competitive. So, in that way, I focus area, like a major, does we're in trouble. take care of our own meals, but will teach students to learn the
"By broadening its students' do feel that Mercyhurst is| help to do so." I am aware that Mercyhurst they don't want us to go hungry pressures of getting a job,
horizons, Mercyhurst opens preparing me to work hard in Streed, sophomore is not necessarily preparing us either. | keeping it and dealing with
up a variety of interests and the future." for the difficult reality outside So let us learn our boundaries people.
opportunities and lets them! —Lindsey Antoline, sophomore "Yes I believe, for the most the protective gates of and limitations! We are protected in our little
prepare for specific careers on part, that Mercyhurst does Mercyhurst. After we graduate we are not bubble that is "Mercvworld."
their own or at other more "I believe that Mercyhurst is prepare students for the 'real Within these gates, we are going to have a meal plan. We
*

specialized schools." preparing individuals in my world* in a couple of ways: By "cutting the cord" and
coddled and watched over. will have to fend for ourselves letting us make decisions and
— Brian Costelloe, senior major for the 'real One, service learning. Until sophomore year, we are for breakfast, lunch and dinner. mistakes on our own, we will
world.' Education majors are I service is a great not permitted to have members Learning to manage money be more prepared to handle the
"Yes. I love Mercvworld. I placed in practicums with each -4
avenue to learn compassion, of the opposite sex stay in our responsibly is one of the things future. I have three and a half
think it prepares you for the course they take beginning in rooms past a certain hour. In college is supposed to teach us.
to see how lucky we are, and years left at Mercyhurst to
real world. I might go-to their freshman year. Of course, the classroom, it is mandatory I have yet to have many classes learn to stand on my own.
school forever/^ the experience is what you learn how to work or deal
with people. Another way to attend class. If you miss pertaining specifically to my I am hoping Mercyhurst wi 11
—- Ryan Nietupski, senior make of it. * more then the professor major. However, I am learning let me.
Mercyhurst helps to prepare
— Joe Wiertel, senior you is through the work-study
"I think Mercyhurst does a
good job teaching you book "No, because this school is not
knowledge, but **real;world" very diverse. In the *real world,'
program."
—Annette Gardner, junior Drinking in excess to impress:
knowledge is somewhat you have to learn how to interact "1 sure hope sol I'm paying
lacking.";'*; with people of other ethnicities more than enough to go here!"
A reality check for those tempting their own obituary
—Barbara Bekebrede, junior and religions." — Stacy Pastava, junior He drank to the point of unconsciousness; typically
— Padraic Relihan, junior delusion, passed out and slept The Soap Box caked with vomit.
on his back in his own puke; I'm not* suggesting* you

The importance of rightiand wrong only to find himself in a pile of

snow that his friends, in their
drunken humor, left trim in unti 1
Michelle Stevenson abstain if you enjoy it and I'm
definitely not saying go drink
yourself into a stupor.
The art of debate is not found in a race to the finish line morning. For whatever the reason, to But there is a point when we
He still drinks. pull a record or to impress, need a reality check.
"It is not who is right, but what (not to say that there is any lack She woke up half naked next people abuse alcohol. The aforementioned drinking
is right, that is ofimportance." Quotation Marks of value in rhetoric). to one of the ugliest guys she'd 11 's fun, it feels good and, if it stories belong to my friends.
— Thomas H, Huxley The real value of argument ever seen, only to find out two tastes good, it's a plus. Holding trash cans, watching
comes from setting passion weeks later that he had his way Drinking, which sits like an people I love puke blood and
It's amazing how often we Josh West aside in favor of objectivity and with her in almost every way illegal bubble in some of our having to check their breathing
forget this. carrying a very real willingness imaginable.^ minds, is one of those things we' every fifteen minutes while
In this world, it seems that to be proved absolutely wrong. She sti 11 drinks. starve for because we know it's they're passed out isn't how
the idea of argument for the It is also a tool. Somewhere along the line we Four people, driving home wrong. partying should be.
sake of understanding is all but Beyond that, it is more than took something,;be it our from a frat party, smacked a It inspires moments, of These people had a lot of
dead. just a tool that can be used to politics, our morality, or telephone pole going 120 miles hyperactivity, where inhibitions vomit to clean up and days,
Plenty of people pride influence or convince someone anything else, and made it such an hour, awaking the next disappear and rushes of weeks or even months of
themselves at being skilled else. a part of ourselves that we morning in the*emergency excitement and craziness physical recovery. They had to
when it comes to the art of It is one that can promote understand any attack on it as room ^t overwhelm you. cope with sexual abuse, and
argument and contend that they understanding and maybe open an attack on us. They all lived. They all still Until you go too far. had to face unwanted fears; be
always win the issue at hand. someone's eyes to a new point Being unable to accept a drink. Hyperactivity turns to possible it of their own lives or their
What this does is make an of view. defeat of one of our ideas as In the college world, it's rage, depression and life- friends'.
argument less of a means to The idea of argument tends to something separate from a impressive to be able to down threatening stupidity. Know your limits, be safe
reach a conclusion and more carry with it a connotation that defeat of us leads to closed a fifth of rum in 40 minutes, The disappearance of and have run. But stop being
of a means to demonstrate how lends itself much more to minds. bong 18 beers in an hour or run inhibitions doesn't matter so dumb.
cunning, intelligent, and winning and losing than it does It'd be easy to confuse a 2 minute keg stand. much when you can' t remember There is a rush in riding the
downright studly we are. to any promotion of someone who embraces this Weekends never lack in what "inhibition" means, and the edge and seeing how far you
It is true, argument and understanding. idea with someone who is consumption stories. And this once euphoric state of can go. But take responsibility
debate can be an art, and We guard those ideas and spineless or weak. weekend'8 beer pong record? excitement melds into a state of for yourself before the next
throughout life, someone with beliefs that are most important All of this is not to suggest 11 to 1. 1 confusion, incoherence and appal I ing story is your obituary.
mastery in these areas will be to us personally and emotionally. lying down and allowing your
at great advantage. | There is nothing wrong with closest beliefs to be trampled.
But the concept extends feeling passionate about Instead, it is meant to
further than just being a something, but any argument in encourage a belief system that
Lottihas a lot of explaining to do
method by which you can which everyone involved is has been subjected to the trials
prove your point or defend unable to detach themselves of open objective debate and ByE.P.Shipp
your stance. It goes beyond from these passions and come out strong, though Knight Ridder Newspapers
being a game, a contest, or a embrace the facts will never perhaps modified, on the other
fight that can be won or lost. progress beyond the rhetorical side.
Sorry, but I don't think Trent
Lott has dug himself out of the
hole he plunged into by heaping

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He can keep on apologizing
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and his party are too important
to just go away.
The Senate Republican leader
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ihurmond's 100th birthday glowingl) ofThurmond's 1948 they don't get it. If they truly
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names will be party. run for the presidency on a had renounced this brand of
included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the Lott & Co. are from a time segregationist ticket. racism, "we wouldn't have had
right to trim letters to fit Letters are due the rhursday before publ jcation and may not be when black mammies nurtured Thurmond carried four states all these problems over all these
them and black men as old as that yeai "And if the rest of the years," to borrow Lott's own
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ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT To contact: aitertainmentmerciad@mercyhurst.edu

Star Trek thefinal,finalfrontier

'Nemesis' is its own
worst enemy
Ticket Stub
By Phil Pirrello
Opinion editor
| As a closet Trekkie, I
subscribe to the belief that odd-
numbered 'Treks' relatively
suck compared to even-
numbered ones.
'Nemesis'is the most un-
even, even-numberedfilmin the
aging franchise. It wants to be
great, it tries to be, but ultimately
falters under the weight of its
own inability to satisfy all the
great things it promises, but
doesn't know how to fulfill,
maybe because this is the first
'Trek' movie where there is
the opportunity^ to serve
humanity the way his source
material does.
The Good: The morality play
and philosophy of the 'Trek'
stories has never been more
polished and unobtrusive than
it is in 'Nemesis.' Shinzon is the
perfect baddie. and Hardy gives
him the perfect balance of
power-lust and pain to make us
feel almost sympathetic for him.
The exchanges between Hardy
and Stewart are some of the
best acting moments in the
series.
All the cast members, thanks
to newcomers like, director
Stuart Baird and * Trek' fan/
screenwriter^ohn Logan, are
given their own little business.
First officer Riker (Jonathan
I rakes) finally gets to play photo courtesy ofwww.imdb.com

some real drama at stake, action hero by exchanging fist

something the filmmakers don't
know how to handle after years
of using special effects as filler.
(4 [It] ultimately
falters under the
weight of its own
inability to
satisfy all the
great things it
promises. * ) * )
The Plot: Detoured to a planet
near the very bad Romulans,
Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart)
and android Data (Brent Spiner)
discover an exact duplicate of
Data. The plot then takes them
on a diplomatic mission to the
Romulan homeworld, where we
learn that it has been overthrown
by its sister planet,* Remus. The
Reman's leader, Shinzon (Tom
Hardy), announces both a plan
for peace between the
Federation and the Romulans
and that he is Picard's clone;
created as means to take the
place ofthe original in an attempt
to destroy Earth.
Picard and Data, both dealing
with doppe I gangers- and
mortality, learn that Shinzon's
olive branch is an illusion. He
wants to destroy Picard, the
Enterprise and Earth to satisfy a
vendetta based on never having
cuffs' with Shinzon's Viceroy,
an unrecognizable Ron
Pearlman.
And 'Nemesis' delivers plenty
of action, devoting an entire
third act to a fierce space battle
between the Enterprise and
Shinzon's massive warship.
The battle scenes echo the
tension of old naval combat
films and feature some oi the
series' best effects.
The Bad: Sadly, the battle
scenes and the villain are all too
comparable to those in 'Star
Trek II,' a movie Logan has
cited as the basis for his movie.
Instead of paying homage to
the film, he downright copies it
some places, giving a stale air
to the proceedings.
The biggest problem with
'Nemesis' is that, while running
on its own narrative momentum
thanks to a great story, it fails
to address the ramifications of
certain character arcs (like the
second Data) and plot twists.
Because of that, the death of a
major character seems forced
and- unnecessary as do many
other scenes that play out as if
they were edited for pacing
when instead they should have
been left in.
Stub's Bottom Line:
'Nemesis' ultimately rounds-out
to a confidently half-assed
venture teetering between
mediocre and great
entertainment; the latter being an
expectation the fans may never
see realized. I like 'Nemesis' for
the movie it is, but I wish I
could love it for the film it so
wants to be.
Patrick Stewart engages in conversation about 'Nemesis'
"Nemesis." Since "First bit of nervous tension on- started to block the scene.
By Suzy Byrne Contact" (1996), I argued that camera can be a good thing. So Jonathan comes in. I get up. I
the two-year cycle was too I had to walk a rather talk to him. While we are
Knight Ridder Newspapers
short for everyone — the complicated path. On one hand, talking, Jonathan says, "Serving
expectation of the fans, our as an actor and as a fellow with you has been an honor,"
NEW YORK — British-born
Patrick Stewart, 62, admits that
energy for doing the work. It countryman, I wanted to and I broke down. I fell into his
was an unbroken cycle because support Tom, and yet, at the arms. It came from nowhere,
by the time we finished doing same time, I also knew I had to and I'm not an emotional person
in the past he's distanced himself
from Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, the the foreign press for the movie, keep him a little bit on edge as in that respect, but somehow
which with "Nemesis" could well. Tom and I never socialized there was a sudden rushing
"Star Trek" character that he
brought to life in "The Next still be going on in March of together. Ever. I didn't want to together of all those years that
Generation'' TV series and three next year, we were already get too intimate with him or too we had been friends and
(featurefilms.His reason: feeling talking about storylines for the friendly. So our relationship, colleagues — not just me and
like he was churning out movies next movie. It had a conveyer- which I hope wi 11 now become Jonathan, but Jonathan had
on a convever-belt with "The belt feeling about it and that social, was entirely on the set somehow represented
Next Generation" crew. might have been part of the and entirely professional. I never everybody else. And throughout
But ,that isn't the case with problem with "Insurrection." saw him once outside that day I struggled to be able
"Star Trek: Nemesis," which We were a littlejaded. This time Paramount all the time we were to play the scenes, fighting my
hits theaters this weekend. there has been a four-year gap, working on this, because 1 emotions constantly. I was
Stewart stands tall behind what and when I put on my Star Trek thought the work would benefit proud to get to the end of that
ma\ be the final fi I m frontier — uniform for the first time a year from a little bit of distance and day and to wrap that scene
ago, it certainly didn't feel like a little bit of edge, too. So I because it had been so tough to
in which Picard faces off against four years. So that whet our wanted to support him, but at do it and unexpected. Other
his evil clone, Shinzon, and bids
appetites for some more. But the the same time I wanted to keep than that, I can't say that there
adieu to old friends. significance, that cannot be him looking over his shoulder. was anything else that was
On a mild autumn day in New
overstated, is the addition of especially challenging. It was
York, Stewart arrives with a cup (screenwriter) John 1 ogan to Z: You mentioned you are very
of coffee and lots to talk about. proud of this film. Is there a just terrifically interesting work.
this particular pie. His impact on None of the other screenplays
Here, he shares his thoughts on thefi1 m was extraordinary and scene in the final product that
what — and who — made you are most proud of? have given me such a variety of
immediate, too.
"Nemesis" come together ("His S: I'm actually particularly experience: from the fun and
impact was extraordinary"); Z: What was it like working proud ofmy farewell scene with games at the wedding, to the
why he wouldn't socialize with with Tom Hardy? Was it Jonathan (Frakes, Commander best man speech — I ad-libbed
one of his co-stars ("I had to difficult because his character William Riker) Something some of that — through to the
keep him on edge"); and which was Picard's clone and he had happened that has never intensity of the developing
scene brought him to tears ("I to mimic you? happened to me in 45 years of relationship with Shinzon and
fell into his arms"). " S: It was interesting, because working. We shot that scene in some of the action sequences
the dynamics of our relationship the last couple weeks of as well. 1 especially enjoyed
ZAP2IT: Did you have any
as Patrick and Tom, as well as production; we had been at it driving the all-terrain vehicle. It
hesitation about doing another
Picard and Shinzan, were a little for 3 months or so. One was just a year ago that we were
"Star Trek" film? .
unusual. Tom was tense in his morning, it was just another filming that in the desert. I was
STEWART: No. On the
early days and that's not always morning at Paramount, I was on kind of hoping that Paramount
contrary, I want to take
a bad thing so long as it's not the set at 7 a.m. to rehearse: might make me a gift of that. I
responsibility for there being a
debilitating. A little bit of fear, a jeans, t-shirt, drinking coffee, | hope one morning I find it parked
longei period between
ittle bit of apprehension, a little chatting, fooling around. We in my yard, (laughs)
"Insurrection" (1998) and

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Christmas time on campus
By Bridget Hughes
Contributing writer
News in each of the Dance
Department and Art Department
this time of year is not difficult
for one to search for. A short
chat with a few dancers and a
brief conversation on the phone
with Dr. Richard Hamwi of the
Art Department leaves me
wondering when these people of
Mercy hurst have the time to fit
the preparation for such events
in during this busy holiday
season. j*.
The Dance and Art
departments have always been
extremely active, constantly
putting on receptions for
openings of artists, and
numerous performances, which
make their times here at the
Hurst fly by.
Monday:
Mushroom Swiss
Wednesday:
Taco Salad
Friday:
Wrap
of a new dance instructor, Ms.
Christine Marie Hay. An
in the lobby, and down the Burger 20 oz. 2 Cookies
hallway across from the dance
Associate Dance Instructor, studio also. This artwork is an Small French Fry Fountain Drink 20 oz.^Fountain
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Dance Program from a position freshmen using a range of Drink
in the Orlando Ballet Theatre she media and techniques. I Drink
held as the Ballet Mistress. In three sections of Drawing
A Graduate of Texas Christian I taught by Dr. Hamwi and Mr.
University, Hay has her Burke, scholars* have
Master's Degree in Dance, and contributed to such an alluring Tuesday: Thursday: Saturday:
students are currently taking her and enthralling walk down the
classes in Ballet and Pointe. hall when one is on his way to Bagel Sandwich Si ing Salad Tuna Melt
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Department is the performance enjoyable stroll to Chemistry
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take place Jan 1 with the
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the Art Department, as it has the is no wonder they are
most freshman Art majors becoming more and more
enrolled than ever before with popular and well known. A look
a whopping forty majors in the into each area truly opens one's
eyes to a more cultured and
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PAGE 9
Phish
flounders
on reunion
disc 'Round
Room' WreChords
By Greg Kot
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Phish's "Round Room," out
this week, is the sound of four
musicians making their
reacquaintance after a two-year
hiatus. It is a series of lukewarm
handshakes and tentative
greetings masquerading as a
studio album. -
[-It is by turns perverse,
fascinating, indulgent and
confounding. It is the type of
album rarely heard anymore in
mainstream rock — four
musicians working off the rust
while the tape player rolls.
Fans will likely greet its arrival
with enthusiasm; everyone else
will be left wondering how
these guys got away with
releasing unfinished demos with
a major label's blessing.
Here's how: J spacey new album about karate,
The members of Phish —
guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist
Mike Gordon, pianist Page
McConnell and drummer Jon
Fishman — took an extended
vacation at the height of their
popularity in the fall of 2000,
•A '-• ,
citmg creative burnout.
Without extensive commercial
radio support and multiplatinum
album sales, Phish had become
one of the most formidable
touring bands in rock history,
accruing more than $55 million
in revenue in 1999-2000 despite
some of the lowest ticket prices
on the arena circuit.
The idea was to debut the
songs in concert, but then the
band and its Elektra label
decided to rush-release a dozen
of the new songs rather than let
Internet traders get a crack at
them first.
It may be the highest profile
Phish release yet, but it's also
the least representative of the
band's abilities. "Round Room"
sounds like the work of four
musicians emerging from
hibernation, clearing their
throats and noodling for more
than two minutes at the outset.
Phish also sounds lost — but
blissfully so — on much of this
album.
The jams have a kind of
grinning formlessness that must
have appealed to the musicians
as they found themselves face
to face with one another for the
first time in two years.
But in contrast to the concise
songcraft of the band's most
recent studio releases, notably
"Farmhouse" (2000), and the
intricate, multi-part
compositions elf Phish's earlier
albums, many of the tracks on
"Roundhouse" sound tentative
in trying to split the difference
between the two approaches.
The problem is that it boasts
neither the tunefulness of the
latter-day song-oriented
approach or the busy-to-
bursting art-rock ambition of the
earlier arrangements.
In its place is a relaxed give-
and-take, which rises above the
genial only in the Stones blues-
rock of "46 Days" and the
anthemic second half of "Walls \
of the Cave." Pi
At a time when most major-
label albums are so studied,
tweaked and over-produced
they enter a realm offantasy that
enables even a Jennifer I opez
to pursue a singing "career,"
Phish stands as a shaggy-haired
antidote. ••
But it doesn't mean they aren t
sometimes just as guilty of
indulging themselves.
On "Round Room," Phish
takes advantage of that license
to experiment like never before,
but all they've proven is that
musical risk doesn't always
ensure musical greatness.
The Flaming lips: Doingdrugs
to make music ito do drugs to
By Robbie Bahl
Contributing writer
I stalk Modest Mouse. When
they play, I span the globe to
witness their presence. Hiis past
summer, the line-up for the first
annual "Unlimited Sunshine
Tour" was composed of the
Modest Mice, yet headlined by
The Flaming Lips.
Wait. The " Vah Vah
Vaseline... " band? Hoping for
the best, I purchased their latest
album, oddly entitled Yoshimi
Battles the Pink Robots. I was
utterly dumbfounded. It hit me
as I sifted through the extensive
Flaming Lips collection at the
Princeton Record Exchange that
morning. These guys were a
bunch of washouts. With prior
albums entitled ACID, I made a
rapid deduction and created an
easy explanation for the ever-so-
robots, and some trick named
Yoshimi.
Within the next few weeks. I
learned a lot about the elderly
Oklahoma natives with their salt
pepper beards and serious
neurotransmitter receptor
deficiencies. For one, their first
album was released twenty
years ago. Second, their live
performance was technically
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"Yoshimi" and an army of
robots. The supposed influence
of the album plot stemmed
from the sudden death of a
Japanese fan during a live
performance on their Soft
Bulletin tour.
The fan probably was on some
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group's live performance is like
a hippie planetarium with
instruments. A huge screen
projecting live performances of
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as the Lips rocked out on stage
at the Prospect Park Bandshell
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remainder of the album. Realize??. While these cuts off span of time is not done often.
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^LAKER
SPORTS
U S C sCarsoii P a l m e r grabs the H e i s m a n
By Ray Parrillo
Knight Ridder Newspapers
NEW YORK—Booed by fans
and widely regarded as a flop
through the first three years of
his career, Southern Cal
quarterback Carson Palmer won
the 68th Heisman Trophy on
Saturday night at the Yale Club.
>|In a five-player race that many
anticipated would be among the
closest ever, Palmer won easily
over runner-up Brad Banks, the
Iowa quarterback, to become
the fifth Trojan to take home
college football's most
prestigious award.
Penn State ninning back Larry
Johnson, who became the ninth
Division I-A player to gain more
than 2,000 yards, finished third.
Miami running back Willis
McGahee was fourth, and
Hurricanes quarterback Ken
Dorsey finished fifth.
In a surprise, Johnson, who
became the first Big Ten
Conference running back in the
107-year history of the league
to break the 2,000-yard barrier,
Upcoming Mercyhurst women
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12/20 St. Martin's 11 p.m. A
12/21 West. Oregon 9 p.m.
12/28 St. Joseph's 3 p.m.
12/31 Michigan Tech 3 p.m.
1/2 LakeSuperior 7:30 p.m.
1/4 Northern Mich. 3 p.m. A
1/9 Northwood 8 p.m.
1/11 Saginaw Valley 3 p.m.
Women's basketball
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1 /4 Midwest Classic 10 a.m.
1/11 E.Region Duals 10 a.m.
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1/12 Villanova 7 p.m.
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1/3 Connecticut 7 p.m.
1/4 Connecticut 7 p.m.
1/10 Holy Cross 7 p.m.
Women's hockey
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finished fourth in the Midwest Johnson Sr., an assistant coach
region, where the league is at Penn State; his mother,
based. He finished second to Christine; his brother, Tony, a
Palmer in the Northeast and Nittany Lions receiver; and his
M id-Atlantic regions. } sister, Theresa, a standout third
As the winner was about to be baseman on the Penn State
announced, Johnson lowered Softball team.
his head and balled his hands. "We're happy because we
He was seated next to Palmer know Larry came a long way
and was the first among the | to get here, and that in itself is a
finalists to congratulate the 6- victory," his father said with a
foot-6, 230-pound senior from broad smile. "I'm sure this was
Laguna Niguel, Cali f. a great experience for him. It's
Afterward, the normally like when you get a group of
taciturn Johnson seemed inventors together, and I hope
relieved. he learned something that will
"I felt like I was the most help him in the future."
relaxed one, really," Johnson Apparently, Palmer wasn't
said. "I just kept telling myself quite as relaxed as Johnson. An
they still can't take my name out aide from USC went through the
of the record books. And I still media room asking for aspirin,
get to go home with three saying Palmer had a migraine
trophies." headache.
Earlier in the week, Johnson Like Johnson, Palmer was a
was named player of the year latecomer to the Heisman race.
by the Maxwell Club of During his final six games,
Philadelphia and the Walter Palmer passed for 2,006 yards
Camp Foundation, and he also and 23 touchdowns. His
won the Doak Walker Award as Heisman candidacy received a
the nation's top running back. huge boost when he completed
In the room along with 32 of 46 passes for four TDs in
Johnson were his father, Larry a 44-13 victory over Notre
Midfield Jessica Hoppe, midfield Julia Kowzan, and forward
Jessica Morgan were named to the GLIAC All-Conference First
Team, Thursday, Dec. 12. Meanwhile, defender Elizabeth Perelli,
forward Melissa Poliseno, and defender Sarah Williams were
named to the Second Team.
Jessica Hoppe, a senior
from Lapeer, Michigan and
the team's captain, played
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Dame on Nov. 30. The game
was shown on prime-time
network television.
"I think that gave me a big
boost," Palmer said. "I think if
Brad Banks had played against
Notre Dame that late in the
season with so many people
around the country tuned in that
he would have won it. We were
fortunate to be in such a big
game that late in the season, and
I think that might have put me
over the top."
I Banks, who led Iowa to an 11 -
1 season and a share of the Big
Ten championship, may have
been hurt by the early ending to
the Hawkeyes' season. Iowa last
played on Nov. 16. Sixty-seven
percent of the 921 ballots were
cast after Dec. 7. Banks and
Palmer will be matched when
Iowa and USC meet in the
Orange Bowl on Jan. 2.
Palmer was among the most
sought-after quarterbacks in the
country when he came out of
Santa Margarita High School.
But he didn't meet the huge
expectations until Pete Carroll
became head coach and brought
Rick Gotkin is featured
guest on "Ask the Coach
The following is a partial
transcript of Coach Gotkin's
session:
Q: As a Prep school coach,
what are good ways of getting
some of my players noticed by
Division I or III college
coaches?
A: The best way to have your
players get noticed is to use all
of the resources that are
players. If you take the time to
should take the time to respond
to your inquiry. The most
important thing from the
sure you are honest in your
evaluation of the players talent.
Effective use of email, telephone
and regular mail are all effective
means of communicating with
colleges. There can be a col lege)
hockey program for every
player, whether it be Division
One, Division Two or Division
Three or the Club level it is
important for the players to find
the right match, both athleticallyl
and academically.
Q: When scouting, what do
defensemen?
A: When our staff is on the
road recruiting we try to identify
three areas: speed, skill and
character. We are looking for
the student athlete who can
combine academics, athletics
and the social environment
involved with college life.
Q: Mercyhurst has been one
of the top teams in the MAAC
since you joined the league.
How do you keep your players
when you are the favorite most
nights?
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Palmer became the first player
from the West Coast to win the
Heisman since Marcus Allen in
1981. He joins Allen, Charles
White (1979), O.J. Simpson
(1968), and Mike Garrett
(1965) as winners from USC.
Johnson's chances of winning
the Heisman obviously hinged on
the magic number 2,000. Five
of the previous eight running
backs who ran for more than
2,000 yards won the bronze
statue.
In the end, Johnson was
probably hurt by the fact that
he didn't reach 100 yards in
three of Penn State's most
visible games _ against Iowa,
Michigan and Ohio State. In the
days leading up to the Heisman
announcement, Johnson
expressed anger that those three
performances were held against
him, saying he did more than just
run the ball.
If he was disappointed last
night, it didn't show.
"I got more out of this deal
A: It has been very tough to
keep the players sharp. We seem
to bring out the best in everyone
we play. Keeping them sharp in
practice is the beginning. We
share goals with the players and
we try to get better every single
day. We measure our team on
daily effort and execution. The
coaching staff and the players
are the barometers of how we
are doing, not necessarily the
outcome of any one particular
game.
Q: With that said, you play a
pretty tough non-league
schedule. What different)
to these games, where you may
find yourself the underdog?
A: We don't approach these
games any differently. We try
to get better everyday and try
and concern ourselves with our
team not the opponent, although
we are aware of their strengths
and weaknesses.
Q: Yo'u have surrounded
yourself with some very good
assistant coaches. How do you
attract them? What do you look
for in an assistant coach? What
responsibilities do you give
them?
A: First of all, we try to find
the best available hockey
coaches and people available and
really believe we have done that.
If you look at people like Craig
Barnett (Findlay), Greg Klym
(Union) and Mike Sisti
(Women's Coach, Mercyhurst),
you know we have had some
quality people. Now if you take
people like Dave Smith, Chris
Herbolsheimer and Greg
Heffernan you recognize that
Mercyhurst College has
continued to raise the bar. All of
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than I expected," he said. **I was
in a room with some Hall of
Famers, and it was great to
meet the other (finalists). I think
we're all going out to celebrate
together." i
Johnson performed with the
intensity of someone trying to
pack an entire career into one
season. Judging from his
statistics, that's basically what
he did. i
Johnson ran for 2,015 yards,
the ninth-best single-season
rushing total in Division I-A
history. He averaged 8.03 yards
a carry and, with a bowl game
remaining, is on pace to break
the NCAA record of 7.8 set by
Heisman Trophy winner Mike
Rozier in 1983. Rozier is a
native of Camden.
Johnson led the nation in
rushing (167.9 yards a game)
and all-purpose yards (214.5)
and was third in scoring (11.67
points a game). He also set a
school record for running backs
with 39 receptions. He ran for
20 touchdowns and caught
three TD passes.
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these people have come to
Mercyhurst because they have
recognized that our
administration has a good
commitment towards the
hockey program and they feel
they can be part of something
special with Mercyhurst
College. As far as responsibilities
each decision is made
collectively with input from
everyone. Specific duties are
divided towards each individual
and his strengths.
Q: Do you have a recruiting
philosophy? What do you look
for in a player? What is the most
important thing in piecing
together a team?
A: Our recruiting philosophy
is to find the best players
available and make sure they fit
into the makeup of Mercyhurst
College and our hockey
program. The most important
things in piecing together a team
are character and unselfishness.
Q: They say that teams take
on the personality of their
coaches. What personality traits
do you want your team to take
from you?
A: First and foremost, a
strong moral commitment is
something I feel is important for
them to have. I would like them
to be hard workers and humble.
I want them to represent
Mercyhurst College and our
program, on and off the ice, in
a positive manner. I also feel it
is important to have fun and
enjoy your time at college
because the years go by very
quickly.
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Lakers sweep 2002 GLIAC
Mercyhurst College
sophomore forward Mike
Blythe was named the Great
Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC) men's
soccer "Offensive Player of the
Year" in balloting conducted by
the league's coaches. T
Mercyhurst senior defender
Shawn Burke was tabbed the
conference's "Defensive Player
of the Year" while teammate,
defender Nick Jordan, was
honored with the league's
"Freshman of the Year" award.
Keith Cammidge, who guided
Mercyhurst to a GLIAC title in
his first season at the Laker
helm, earned "Coach of the
Year" accolades.
Blythe tallied team highs with
11 goals and 30 points in 19
matches for the Lakers this
season. The Hull, England
native posted eight assists and
tallied a team-high three game-
winning goals in 2002. Blythe
had one of his best matches as
a collegian in a Division II
playoff win over the University
ofDistrict ofColumbia when he
recorded two goals and an
assist. Blythe becomes a two-
time All-GLIAC performer after
earning second-team honors
last season.
Burke, known as one of the
league's best defensive players,
proved that he could be an
offensive threat by tallying three
goals and three assists in 2002.
He also had the knack for
heroics, recording two game-
winning goals including the!
clincher in a Division II
quarterfinal match against
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Rockhurst (Mo.). A native of
Berea, Ohio, Burke becomes a
three-time All-GLIAC first-team
selection after earning the same
honors in 2000 and 2001.
Jordan had a stellar rookie
season for the Laker defense,
helping his squad post the
second best goals against
average in the league (1.26 goals
per game). The native of
Mentor, Ohio scored only one
goal this season, but made it a
memorable one. He scored the Flic Photo File Photo Flit Photo File Photo
game-winner and the lone goal Coach Keith Cammidge.
Sophomore Mike Blythe. Senior Shawn Burke. Freshman Nick Jordan.
of the match in a 1 -0 victory
over Northwood University.
Jordan played in all but one
match for the Lakers in 2002
and tallied three points.
Cammidge took over as the
Mercyhurst coach on August 1,
2002 and guided the Lakers to
their seventh straight GLIAC
championship, and a berth in the
NCAA Division II Final Four.
Mercyhurst posted a 17-2 mark
overall mark this campaign, set
a school record with 15
consecutive wins to start the File Photo File Photo File Photo Fflfl Photo
2002 season and was ranked
No. 1 among Division II schools Senior J.P. Kitcho. Junior Shane Hogan. Senior Chris Whalley. Senior Rory Hussey.
for the first time in school
annals. Cammidge brought an reach the Division II Final Four Hometown/High School Forward - Shane Hogan, Walker, Saginaw Valley State,]
extensive background in soccer for the third time in program Defender - Khashayar Mercyhurst, Jr., Sewickley, So., Manchester, England/
to Mercyhurst, including 14 history. He played in all 19 games Azizollahi, Gannon, So., PaVQuaker Valley w'} Philips I '! *
years as an NCAA Division I and scored 29 points on ten Gothenburg, Sweden/ Defender - Nick Jordan, Midfield - Chris Whalley,
head coach and 17 years of goals and nine assists. Kitcho Polneursgyurnasiet Mercyhurst, Fr., Mentor, Ohio Mercyhurst, Sr., Nottingham,
coaching overall. also had two game-winning Forward - Mike Blythe, Midfield - J.P. Kitcho, England/Elizabethan
Meanwhile, the National goals. He was the only Mercyhurst, So., Hull, England/' Mercyhurst, Sr., Erie, Pa./ All-GLIAC Men's Soccer
Soccer Coaches Association of Mercyhurst player to be named Wolfreton | Cathedral Prep Second-Team:
America named Mercyhurst to an All-America team. Defender - Shawn Burke, Midfield - Matt Rahe, Ashland, Midfield - Rory Hussey,
senior forward J.P. Kitcho a 2002 GLIAC All-Conference Mercyhurst, Sr., Berea, Ohio Sr., Broadview Heights, Ohio Mercyhurst, Sr., Dublin,Ireland/
Third Team All-America Men's Soccer Teams First- Defender - Dan Crew, Midfield - Sean Riley, Gannon, Clongowes Wood
Thursday, Dec. 12. Kitcho Team: Ashland, Jr., North Royalton, Sr., Chagrin Falls, Ohio/
helped Mercyhurst (17-2-0) Position Name School Yr. Ohio/St. Ignatius Kenston Midfield - Stephen| Info by MC Sports Information

Wrestlers finish second in S i m p s o n Invitational

By Bryan Christopher
Contributing writer
The Laker wrestlers finished
second in the Sixth Annual
Simpson Invitational at Ashland
University Saturday.
The first string team finished
second overall, tallying 98
points. The Mercyhurst second
team totaled 49 points and the
third team 20, good for fourth
and fifth place.
"We didn't set the world on
fire," said head coach Tony
Cipollone. "And we are getting
closer towards competing
with the elite teams in our
region."
Freshman Eric Squatrito
finished second at 149 pounds,
and freshman Will Tedder
placed second at 141.
Sophomore Ben Macinview also
finished second at 184.
Ashland, ranked number five
in the nation in division II, won
the tournament, posting 141
[hts. Eight eagles took place
in their weight classes.
Eighteenth-ranked Gannon
used two first place finishers to
end up fourth.
"We need to work on our
mental toughness," said
Cipollone. "Our lack of
experience also showed at
times. As we get into more of
these situations we'll get better."
Mercyhurst takes on Ashland
again, along with the University
of Indianapolis Wednesday,
Dec. 18. \ %
"I feel we match up with
Ashland very well," said
Cipollone. "We beat Indianapolis
last year, so I imagine they will
have a little extra for us."
The wrestling team returns to
the mats after break, competing
at the Midwest Classic Jan. 3
and 4.

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Mercyhurst pounds Point Park 102 68

Men's basketball head coach Karl Fogel earns 100th win
By Krista Ross
Contributing writer

The Mercyhurst men's

basketball team pounded Point
Park 102-68 last Thursday night
at the Mercyhurst Athletic
Center, scoring 63 points in the
first half, and holding the
Pioneers to just 32 points/The
win was the 100th in the
Mercyhurst coaching career of
head coach Karl Fogel, with
400 in attendance to see it The
Mercyhurst men improved their
record to 6-2 overall.
Freshman guard Eric Williams
was a spark off the bench hitting
four shots from behind the arc
in the first half. Williams led all
scorers with a career best of 20
points, 16 of which came from Traun Moore/Contributing photographer
the first half. He also led in
rebounds pulling down 10 Freshman Jeff Daisley takes a shot over a Point Park opponent while others wait to get
boards. the rebound. Daisley scored eight points and pulled down eight rebounds for the Lakers
Five other players finished in as Mercyhurst pummeled Point Park 102-68.
double figures. Junior forward
Josh Helm-had 18 points, Point Park. bests. Senior center Scott Melle us going and makes a big
freshman guard Tony Mitchell "Our bench guys and younger also climbed into fourth place difference." ||
added IS, freshman forward players are really stepping up all-time in blocks with 94. The Lakers compete in the Traun Moore/Contributing photographer
Andy Kubinski, junior guard and playing well together," said "We are playing really well Capital City Classic this
Justin Shouse and sophomore junior guard Justin Shouse, right now and really coming weekend in Lacey, Wash. Sophomore forward Steve Horner takes a shot behind the
forward Steve Horner each who moved into seventh place together as a team," said Shouse. Mercyhurst plays St. Martins three-point arc Horner scored 11 points,including two three-
scored 11 points for the game. all time with 299 assists. Shouse "The crowd is also great for us. Friday at 11 p.m. and Western pointers, and had seven rebounds against Point Park last
The Mercyhurst bench had nine assists against the It is important to see everyone Oregon Saturday at 9 p.m. Thursday. '%
contributed for 52 points against Pioneers, one of his career behind us. It really gets

C o a c h M i c h a e l Sisti i n d u c t ed ffiBSiffllffli
defeats Niagara 4-3
into Canisius Hall bf F a m e By Chris Lang
Contributing writer
of character," said head coach
Michael Sisti.
In the third period,
sophomore forward
In 1999, Sisti left the men's coaching duties at Mercyhurst
By Chris Lang; hockey team and became the he is also the director of The Mercyhurst women's Chrissy Yule scored a goal with
Contributing writer first ever head coach of operations for the Mercyhurst hockey team improved their 1:22 left in the game. Yule's goal
the inaugural women's hockey Ice Center. record to 13-5-1 and remained was her fourth of the year and
Earlier this year Mercyhurst team. In the first three years of Sisti's great honor at Canisius unbeaten in conference games second of the game. The goal
women's hockey coach, the team's existence he has College took place on Sept. 28, 3-0-0 by coming back to defeat was assisted by sophomore
Michael Sisti was inducted into compiled a 61 -30-4 record. Sisti 2002 at halftime ofthe Canisius/ Niagara University 4-3. The forward Sara McDonald.
the Canisius College Sports Hall has coached the team to Division St. Peter's football game. He is loss dropped Niagara to 9-8- Senior goaltender Tiffany
of Fame. '• I ranking as high as #6 and currently one of 121 members 0 overall and 3-2-0 in Ribble stopped 23 ofthe
"The best part about the finished #11 at the end of last and only the fourth hockey conference play. 26 shots she faced in picking up
induction was that my parents year. This year so far he has a player to be inducted into the Mercyhurst trailed after the her eleventh win of
were there. They are getting 13-5-1 record and a #10 Sports Hall of Fame. first period 2-1 and 3-1 halfway the season. Mercyhurst outshot
older so I was happy to make ranking. Sisti's Canisius career spanned through the second. They came Niagara 30-26 and converted on
them proud. They were Sisti has already gained from 1986-1990. During the back in dramatic fashion by two of their five power plays.
probably more proud then I national respect as a women's four years under head coach scoring two goals in a 45 The win improved
was. It was the best gift I could hockey coach by being named Brain Cavanaugh, Sisti earned second span in the second Mercyhurst's all-time record
give them. It was pay back from to the American Women's four varsity letters and served period. The first goal was against Niagara to 4-
all their sacrifices over the Hockey Coaches Association as team captain for two years. scored unassisted by junior 3. Mercyhurst is now unbeaten
years," said Sisti. (AMHCA) National Board of "College is an awesome forward Lyndsay Barch, which in their last four games with a
Sisti has been involved in Directors' Committee for the experience. Hockey is a great was her- fourth goal of the year. 3-0-1 record.
various coaching positions at women's Division I top-ten sport where you develop a File Photo The second goal came courtesy "Now that we are in the same
Mercyhurst College since poll. Sisti was also named the special bond and friends for a Women's hockey coach ofjunior forward Britney Millar conference as Niagara, it creates
1993. He came to Mercyhurst GLWHA head coach of the last lifetime," Sisti said about his Michael Sisti was inducted which was assisted by an awesome rivalry," Sisti said.
following an assistant coaching season and was a finalist for the experience. into the Canisius Hall of sophomore forward Lindsay The #10 Lady Lakers don't
job at his alma mater Canisius national Division I coach of the Over his four years at Fame. His coaching record Dellow and junior forward play again until January 3-4
College. He was first hired to year in 2001-02. | | f Canisius, Sisti has left his name for the women's hockey Jessica Dillabough. Millar's when they will host Vermont in
assist the men's hockey team Sisti has not only been a all over the school's record team is currently 74-35-5. & power play goal tied the score a weekend doubleheader at the
under coach Rick Gotkin. He tremendous coach on the ice the book. He ranks fourth all-time up at 3-3 with 3:37 left in the Mercyhurst Ice Center. On Jan.
served under Gotkin for six past three years, but his in points (163), third in the school record for hat tricks second period. 3 their game will be at 3 p.m.
seasons first as an assistant women's hockey team has career goals (74) and sixth in in a season (6). In his best "Early in the second period and Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Mercyhurst
coach, and then in 1996 he achieved a GPA of over 3.0 career assists (89). He also season at Canisius 1988-89, he down 3-1, our players did a will then travel to Colgate for a
assumed the role of associate since the program started in shares a record for most goals led the team in goals (33) and great job of not giving up. They weekend doubleheader on Jan.
head coach. 1999. On top of his head in a game (4) and he still holds points (57). showed that they have a lot 11 and 12. -

Intramural
Update
To conclude the Fall Intramural sessions the Dolphins took
home the championship by beating the Jets with a score of 13-
7. The Dolphins will receive T-shirts for their victory.
In the Mercyhurst College Three on Three Tournament, we
had twelve male teams and four female teams sign up to
participate. The male teams were the Lakers, Clippers, Cavs,
Nets, Magic, Kings, Mavs, Nuggets, Bulls, Sonics, 76ers, and
Team X. '(
The four women teams were the Shock, Wookies, No Names,
and the Bricklayers. ft Thursday night December 19th
The first, second, and third round games were held in the
Rec on Tuesday, and the men's championship was held on Kicktoff
Thursday night at the Mercyhurst College men's basketball game
during halftime. The two teams making up the championship ght
game were the Lakers and the Clippers.
The members ofthe Lakers team were captain Duslyn Risner,
D J10 to midnight
Darren Forgea, and Jason Colbert. The members ofthe Clippers
were captain Phil Annibale, Andrew Caaserly, Mike McQuillen,
favoritefdance music and
and John Cozzorea. The Lakers took the championship by a
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The women's championship game will be held on Monday
during halftime ofthe Mercyhurst College women's basketball
game. The two teams playing will be the Shock and the Wookies.
In other Intramural news, the sign ups for the winter Intramural 825-3700 • Located at 38th and Pine Ave.
sessions are up. The sports are men and women's basketball Open 11 AM to 2 AM Serving Lunch
and co-ed volleyball. The rosters are due by Friday, Dec. 20 in
the Rec Center. and Dinner
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