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NEWS:
Judge Richard
Health Department citations
Nygaard speaks to
Mercyhurst about J
Egan Hall Cafeteria andLaker Inn receive 6 non-critical violations
religious liberty.
By JoneUe Davis
Page 3 Contributing writer

FEATURES: The Erie County Health Depart-

ment inspects all Erie County restau-
Resnik and Mayes rants and stores at least once a year.
finish student teaching This time around Mercyhurst Col-
and prepare to leave lege was on the list of violators.
Mercyhurst. The Health Department classifies
health violations into two categories.
Thefirstcategory is critical violations.
Page 4 Critical violations are likely to con-
tribute to food contamination or
food borne illnesses.
If the Health Department cites a
facility for a critical violation, they
OPINION: have the power to shut down the fa-
cility until the problem is corrected.
What to do when the The second category is non-critical
need for drama violations. Non-critical violations are
becomes an addic- less likely to cause food contamina-
tion? tion or illnesses but are considered
undesirable in a food establishment.
The Health Department allows the
Page 6 business to stay open, and simply
gives them a certain amount of time
to fix the problem.
According to Ted Focssett, Gen-
ARTS& eral Manager of Sodexho Services*
JodyMefcVPhotoetfctor
the food service of Mercyhurst Col-
ENTERTAINMENT: lege-the Mercyhurst Cafeteria and the
The Egan Hall Cafeteria was one of the eateries cited by the Health Department for non-critical
Check out Kila who violations.
Laker 1 nn-were both cited with non-
played at the PAC critical violations. According to Foessett, students lose sight of the fact that any facility Once the bookstore moves to its
on Nov. 7. The Mercyhurst Egan Hall Cafe- have nothing to worry about when it will receive a violation at some point new location on November 21, the
teria was cited with one violation comes to dining on the Mercyhurst or another. "It's not the violation that renovation of the Union will begin.
while the Laker Inn was cited with campus because none of the viola- matters, the true issue is how fast the According to Moore, the renovations
fiage-9 five violations. The violation forthe tions were attributed to how the food problem is fixed," said Moore. will include the new Sub Connection
Egan Hall Cafeteria was that cutting is handled. Moore also said that since the sub shop, replacement of the tables
boards are stained and need resur- He went on to say that based upon Health Inspection, the employees of and chairs adding 235 seats and
faced or replaced. the nature of the violations, if it was the food service and maintenance Lunch on the Run moving to the bot-
At the Laker Inn, cutting boards not safe to eat in the facilities, the departments have pulled together to tom floor of the Union.
SPORTS: were also stained with deep grooves health board would simply shut them jointly determine a course of action. Although the health violations
and need to be resurfaced or replaced. down. All of the violations either have been, brought questions concerning the
Men's hockey beats Additionally, the vents and hoods When asked how the news of these or are currently being corrected. food service at Mercyhurst College
Army and UConn in need to be cleaned and there was a violations would affect the reputation Finally, Moore focused on the fact for employees and students, the prob-
an impressive style. dust and grease buildup on the kitch- of Mercyhurst food service, Tyrone that Mercyhurst is in the process of lems are being taken care of and the
en ceiling. There was also debris in Moore, Associate Vice President of bettering its food services by reno- department plans on continuing the
bagel oven. The floors in the pop Administrative Services, said the news vating the bottom floor of the stu- process of bettering their services to
Page 12 cupboard need to be cleaned and would not affect the reputation at all. dent Union and adding additional ser- accommodate student needs.
maintained. He also feels that people cannot vices.

Many changes improve CIRAT:

Upcoming Campus Events
Walker School of Business workstudy
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12

Film: Stone Reader at 2 and 8 p.m. in the

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THURSDAY, NOV. 13
i [ By Holly Burns
UThe Walker
Contributing writer terriorism
Mercyhurst College has undergone
many changes in the last few years.
Christian Speaker, David Audi no at
New buildings have been constructs
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at 8 p.m. ed, online registration has taken place
in the MSG chambers and the population has soared^*
However, most people do not re-
alize that changes have also been
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
underway in the Walker School of
Business. With the addition of the
"Prism Concert" by Mercyhurst Music
Dept. at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC
new Dean, Michael Victor, in 2002,
the department has become, in the
words of President William Garvey,
another "shining light on the hill."
Before Dean Victor came, "Peo-
SUNDAY, NOV. 16 ple didn't look beyond the classes.
Now, with Dean Victors background,
Food for Finals at 9 p.m. in the Student having been the chief executive of-1
Union fleer and president of Pyramid In-
dustries, Inc., students respect him,
and they bring that respect into the
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classroom, said Lee Bclovarac, Busi-
Index ness professor.
News.. 1 "The climate and atmosphere has
changed. Students feel that the peo
File photo
Dean Michael Victor
Walker School of Business with the
implementation of a new application
process?
Freshmen who wish to become
business majors must apply for and
be accepted to the School at the end
of their freshman year in order to
continue in the program.
Along with that, a term-by-term
academic review process has been
School is really
effective. They have
to learn to think
like business people.
It's helpingpeopleget
jobs and be
* >
professionals.
Ethics, Mergers and Acquisitions,
Seminar in Business Etiquette, Qual-
ity Management, Principles of Op-
erations Management, and Leader-
ship
One major revision was made to
the senior capstone course, Business
Policy and Strategy.
The course used to be a computer
simulation model, but has now been
By Angela Amatangclo
Contributing writer
The Center for Information Re-
search Analysis and Training (CIRAT)
was established in 1995 as a branch
of the Mercyhurst RIAP program
under the management of its Direc-
tor, Robert Heibel, former FBI Dep-
• > uty Chief of Counter Terrorism.
Currently, CIRAT is working on a
new study headed by Heibel that will
track the criminal, geographic and
r
wm«?
temporal patterns that herald terroi
ist attacks.
Students working on this project
will collect quantitative information
on how terrorists prepare and plan
their attacks through in-depth analy-
sis on known terrorist plots,
CIRAT employs only RIAP stu-
dents, both graduates and undergrade
t m

uates. l neir mission statement states

News.... o...2
pie here really care about them," Vic- instituted, in which the academic restructured into a real-world, hands* 1
it is designed to utilize students de-
News... 3 tor said. J.' J progress of all business students is on project veloping talent in the intelligence field.
Features .'. 4 The Walker School of Business, thoroughly analyzed. Students participating in | he course Employment in CIRAT is set up
Features .. .y.5 for the first time in its history, his ^This is so that those who are hav- are paired with local and regional like most work-study positions. Stu-
Opinion -•• 6 been fully accredited by the Interna ing difficulty meeting the standards businesses to conduct a full-scale anal- dents in CIRAT are paid for their
tional Assembly of Collegiate Busi of the Walker School of Business ysis of the organization. They have work; however students who do not
Opinion •• 7 can be identified and corrective mea-
ness Educators. This was an impor- all ten weeks to prepare a detailed qualify foi federal work-study mon
A&E. 8 tant step for the Walker School and sures can be taken. presentation for their clients. ey are still permitted to work on
A&E. % 9 has greatly improved its reputation In addition, changes have been projects and gain experience©
Sports r 10 as a business school. made to the Walker School curricu- Please see Business Depart*
First of all, the Dean has made it lum. New courses have been added, merit Changes on Page 3. Please see CIRAT on Page 3*
Sports [• >,"" '*
12 more difficult to be accepted into the Such as Business Law II, Business
Sports
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B u s h l a m e n t s losses, says U.S. m u s t soldier o n m Iraq

By Ron Hutcheson
Knight Ridder Newspapers
WASHINGTON - Iraqis loy-
al to Saddam Hussein are team-
ing up with foreign terrorists
seeking revenge for the U.S. vic-
tory in Afghanistan to "spread
chaos and terror and fear" in
Iraq, President Bush said Tues-
day.
In delivering a status report on
the Iraq war, Bush drew a direct
link between the recent difficul-
ties there and the war in Afghan-
is tan, where U.S. forces routed
al-Qaida terrorists and the Tali-
ban regime that protected them.
Bush said Islamic terrorists and
Saddam loyalists have put aside
past differences in a common
desire to kill Americans.
Although other administration
officials have pointed to possi-
ble ties between Iraqi loyalists
and foreign terrorists, Bush spoke
with more certainty about an
anti-American alliance. He said
some foreign terrorists have
Qaida and Ansar Islam, a Kurd-
ish Islamic extremist group that
operates in Kurdish areas of
Iraq.
"Saddam loyalists and foreign
terrorists may have different
long-term goals, but they share
a near-term strategy _, to terror-
ize Iraqis and to intimidate Amer-
ica and our allies," Bush said in
a Veterans Day speech to the
conservative Heritage Founda-
tion. "Recent reporting suggests
that despite their differences,
these killers are working togeth-
er to spread chaos and terror
and fear."
Although Bush blamed recent
setbacks in Iraq on "remnants"
of Saddam's regime and outsid-
ers, a new top-secret CIA assess-
ment warns that more Iraqis are
turning against the American
occupation. L. Paul Bremer, the
U.S. official overseeing Iraq's
reconstruction, returned to
Washington on Tuesday for a
reassessment of U S efforts to
transform the former dictator*
ship into a democracy.
Iraq would embolden terrorists,
dash hopes for democracy in the
Middle East and lead to more
attacks on American soil.
"The work we are in is not
easy; yet it is essential," he said,
referring to Iraq and Afghani-
stan. "The failure of democra-
cy in those two countries would
convince terrorists that Ameri-
ca backs down under attack, and
more attacks on America would
surely follow."
Bush, who generally has with-
held comment on specific com-
bat deaths in Iraq, used the day
of remembrance to offer his
condolences for all American
casualties in Iraq and Afghani-
stan.
At least 267 Americans have
died in combat in Iraq, includ-
ing 153 killed after Bush de-
clared major combat over on
May 1. Another 31 have died in
Afghanistan.
"The loss is terrible. It is borne
especially by the families left
behind. But in their hurt and in
their loneliness, I want these fam-
ceremony at Arlington National
Cemetery. "They died in distant
lands to fight terror, to advance
freedom and to protect Ameri-
ca.
In his later remarks to the
Heritage Foundation, Bush por-
trayed the conflict in Iraq as a
make-or-break test of America's
resolve in the war on terror. He
repeatedly linked the war in Iraq
to the war in Afghanistan, al-
though initial causes for war dif-
fered in the two countries.
The war in Afghanistan against
al-Qaida and the Taliban was a
direct result of the Sept. 11,
2001, terrorist attacks. The stat-
ed goal in Iraq was to oust Sad-
dam and remove the threat from
any weapons of mass destruc-
tion. Faced with the failure of
U.S. troops to find any weapons
of mass destruction in Iraq,
Bush has recently recast the war
as the central front in the war
on terror and a critical battle-
ground in a global campaign to
spread democracy. Victory
would be "a great milestone in
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come to Iraq in hopes of estab- Bush acknowledged the diffi- ilies to know your loved one the history of liberty," he said, President George W. Bush places a memorial wreath at
lishing a Taliban-style Islamic culties, but said victory is the served in a good and just cause," while defeat would give terror- the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National
regime, while others belong to al- only option. He said defeat in Bush said earlier in the day at a ists the upper hand. Cemetery, In Virginia, November 11, 2003.

Brazil correctsfinequities among students

By Patrice M. Jones
Chicago Tribune
| RIO DE JANEIRO - Sueli
Barbosa was wringing her hands,
trying to wrench some compas-
sion from the frowning official
behind the glass partition at the
admissions office.
Since childhood, Barbosa's
daughter, 18-year-old Ana Pau-
la, had been hoping to attend the
State University of Rio de Jan-
eiro. But the teenager was reject-
ed for this year's freshman class,
and her m'6ther suspects it is
because of a new racial admis-
sions quota intended to correct
inequities that have suppressed
black Brazilians for more than a
century following the abolition
of slavery.
Barbosa said she had heard
that the university couldn't find
enough black entrants for its
chemical engineering program.
So she pleaded with the admis-
sions official: Might there now
be a chance for her daughter,
whose honey-glow complexion
showed her mixed-race heritage
_ part Italian, Indian and black?
"Evervone in Brazil essential-
0
ly is mixed race," the mother
said, "so how do they choose who
is black?" : j ; I ture peace talks.
In a nation of fluid ethnic
identifies, where nearly half the
170 million inhabitants identify
themselves as black or mixed
race, the answer to Barbosa's
question is not at all simple.
lust as in the United States, the
fight over affirmative action in
Brazil has generated a public
backlash from those who don't
believe that race should be a
consideration in admissions.
But the attempt to erase glar-
ing disparities between education-
al and economic opportunities
for white and black Brazilians
suddenly has cast this nation's
own color line into sharp relief.
The State University of Rio de
Janeiro, one of Brazil's top col-
leges, became the first in the
nation this year to institute a
quota system for admissions in
which race is taken into account
Under the policy, 20 percent
of the seats in the incoming
freshman class are reserved for
black students, another 20 per-
cent for those from disadvan-
taged public schools and 5 per-
cent will be shared between
those with physical disabilities
and students of Indian descent
All students admitted through
quotas also must come from
low-income families.
Those who support the new
university admissions quotas cite
research pointing to dispropor-
Students wait for class at the State University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, which has an
affirmative action plan for black students. Defining race in Brazil Is a problem for the
school. The majority of Brazilians have Indian or African heritage.
tionate levels of unemployment, "Here in Brazil, many of the
illiteracy and infant mortality black students, because of our
among black Brazilians.
history of slavery and discrimi-
Only about 2 percent of cur- nation, did not have this chance
rent students in Brazil's univer- to attend the university before,"
sities are black. Blacks also earn said Sonia Wanderley, an admis-
the lowest wages in Brazil, suf- sions officer at State University.
fer the highest unemployment "We would like to be a model
rates and constitute the nation's for how it should be done."
poorest citizens.
Because of the new quota pol-
In 1888, Brazil became the last icy, Wanderley said, the number
country in the Western Hemi- of black students in courses
sphere to officially end slavery. where they had been underrep-
Although its society has never resented has already tripled or
frowned on interracial mixing quadrupled. Black students com-
nor attempted to enforce segre- prised more that* half of some
gation, the'divide between the classes, she added. *
lightest and darkest Brazilians is Nevertheless, poverty and
evident in any top hotel, corpo- poor preparation are harming
rate office or fancy restaurant, the chances that those black stu-
where black Brazilians rarely are dents will manage to complete
seen, not even as bus boys or their degrees.
bellhops.
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U.S. promises aggressive response to
guerrilla attacks
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Alarmed by rising casualties in Iraq and a
spiraling cycle of violence in recent weeks, US. and coalition
officials are promising a more aggressive military response * in-
cluding bombings and use of other firepower - to stamp out
Iraq's 7-month-old guerrilla war.
The tougher approach is coupled with attempts to step up
pressure to get Iraq's US.-appointed Governing Council to take
concrete steps toward Iraqi self-rule and bolstering security forces.
Both moves underscore rising frustration among US. military
and coalition officials over how to put an end to the war that so
far has claimed the lives of 394 US. soldiers.
I^The get tough" campaign is risky - using firepower to s^ml A
message that guerrilla attacks against coalition forces won't be
tolerated is also likely to further alienate residents.
"The most important message is that we arc all going to get
pretty tough, and that's what is needed to defeat the enemy, and
we are definitely not shy of doing that when it is rcqdfred" Lt.
Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, the top US. general in Iraq, sard Tues-
day.
"You will sec some things happening over the next few weeks;'
:
the chief British representative, Sir Jeremy Greenstock, said in
an interview with Knight Ridder. **You'lI see a tougher response.
But it has to be more than just a tougher response. We need
outreach into these less good areas, to make it clear to them that
9
they're part of the whole equation/
Palestinian Cabinet formed with Arafat
as security chief
RAMALLAH* West Bank - Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed
Qureia on Sunday announced the long-awaited formation of his
government that, to the dismay of US. and Israeli leaders, leaves
Yasser Arafat firmly in control of security agencies vital to fu-
Hours later in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
won narrow approval from his Cabinet for a controversial pris-
oner exchange that would free approximately 400 Arabs 4 most
of them Palestinian - in exchange for a kidnapped Israeli busi-
nessman and the remains of three Israelis soldiers held by Hezbol-
lah guerrillas in Lebanon,
Critics contend that neither of Sunday's developments will bring
peace or security. ^
Qureia said that he and the 23 other ministers in his Cabinet
would be presented Wednesday to the Palestinian Legislative
Council, which is expected to give it a vote of confidence** But
the few details he revealed about the Cabinet showed that Arafat
had prevailed in their month-long power struggle
GOP
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Escalating battle between Saudis, al-Qaidaduring the holy month of Ra-
By Warren P. Strobel
Knight Ridder Newspapers
I WASHINGTON - The Sau-
di royal farnilv is locked in an
increasingly bloody, though
largely unpublicized, batde with
the a I Qaida terrorist network,
according to Saudi and Ameri-
can officials.
The weekend bombing in Riy-
adh that killed 17 people was only
the latest confrontation in a bat-
tle that has been growing more
intense since last spring.
I ight days ago, in the sacred
city of Mecca,'Saudi security
forces killed two suspected al*
Qaida members, arrested six oth-
ers and seized a largo cache of
arms. The weapons apparently
were intended for attacks on
members of the royal family
madan, a US. official said.
Since May, Saudi Arabia has
arrested more than 300 people,
killed or captured a half-dozen
men thought to be al-Qaida's top
operatives in the kingdom, and
seized large quantities of arms.
"It" body counts are a measure
of success in the war on terror,
they're way in the lead," said Chas
W. Freeman, Jr., a former US.
ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
The escalating confrontation
has been overshadowed largely
by the US. war in neighboring
Iraq. Saturday evening's explo-
sion, hurriedly executed at a
compound that houses few West-
erners, was a symptom that a
Saudi crackdown may be rattling
al-Qaida, whose goal has always
been the overthrow of the Sau-
di roval family.
"The main battlefield in the
war against al-Qaida is right
here, a senior Saudi official said.
"We are locked in a struggle with
the terrorists. It's a daily strug-
gle. We will win, there's no doubt
in my mind,*' said the official,
who spoke on condition of ano-
nymity.
Deputy Secretary of State Ri
chard Armitage, who made a
previously scheduled stop in the
Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Sunday,
told the Dubai-based television
network al Arabiya, "It's quite
clear to me that al-Qaida wants
to take down the royal family
and the government of Saudi
Arabia." Al-Qaida leader Osama
bin Laden, who was stripped of
his Saudi citizenship because of
his terrorist activities, has long
called for the overthrow of the
Saudi monarchy, which bases its
legitimacy on its custody over
Muslim holy places. Bin Laden
accuses the royal family of be-
ing corrupt, too close to the West
and straying from the tenets of
true Islam.
Yet it was not until May 12,
when car bombs in Riyadh killed
35 people, including eight Amer-
icans, that the Saudi government
acknowledged the homegrown
threat of the armed militants.
Before then, the Saudis insist-
ed they had taken care of the
problem, "It turns out (they)
haven't," said F. Gregory Gause,
director of Middle East studies
at the University of Vermont.
US. agents involved in a joint
task force on terrorism financ-i
ing launched in early September
now see documents as soon as
they are obtained by Saudi au-
thorities, Zarate said.
hour marathon debate starts Wednesday and will go straight
through Jo Friday. Republicans have orchestrated the }%lka*
thon" to highlight Democratic efforts to block the confirms
tion of four of President Bush's judicial nominees. ? \
No one expects to resolve the fight, but that won't stop Jaw
makers from keeping bleary-eyed Senate staff, stenographers,
librarians, pages, cooks and police officers on a round-the-clock
vigil. Senators on both sides of the aisle intend to add another
chapter to the Senate's history. ' j§§
P Senators arc resting up for their midnight shifts. Dozens of
cots have been ordered for junior senators and will be placed in
the Strom Thurmond room, named after the late South Caro
Uruan who holds the record for the longest filibuster by a single
senator. Blankets and pillows are being readied for senior lena*
tors who have cozy "hideaway" nooks in the Capitol It** re-
turn to the Senate of yore and lore. % £\
This will be the first all-nighter since former Sen. Alfonso
D Amato, R.N.Y., kept the Senate in session to block* mul.il.ii
lion-dollar tax biU in 1992. "Senator Pbthole/*. D'Amato was
known because he feasted on parochial issues, became notori4
ous for singing Deep in the Hear, of Texas*on the Senate
floor at 5 in the morning. £T';T JT ^I'&i
Irt not known if .inging will erupt this time around, but 6cn.
Hatty IU.dD.Nev., took , trial tun Monday, talking for nine
hour, and H aumiM without . break. Pot Reid. age 63. d*!
fending in-dtuUonal rules takef stamina. T iT j
All Infu provided by KWT
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NEWS
Judge Nygaard raises MSG Gab with Jess Tobin

constitutional awareness THE

IT'S THE MOST WON-
DERFUL" • TIME OF
term. Yeah right,
Fm just as excited for finals as
you are. The good news is, it's
already has approached the ad-
ministration about the issue.
If you still have pressing
questions, please come to the
MSG meetings and ask them.
By Angela Amaiangelo almost over. Oh, and the other You will more than likely get an
Con tributing wri te r good news is we get free food answer.
at "Food for Finals" which Every term, MSG Secretary
The honorable Judge Richard starts at 9 p.m. in die union on Mary Kate DeMeo will be put-
L. Nygaard of the United States Sunday. Make sure you get ting out a supplement to the Stu-
Court of Appeals for the Third there early though, because it dent Directory for students
Circuit completed the second of gets pretty crowded who transfer in, or change
four lectures he will present at For those of you who didn't rooms or apartments. If you do
Mercyhurst College in die Walk- attend the student forum held want your information added
er Recital Hall, Hirt Center. this Monday at 4 p.m., you or changed, you can submit it
His lecture was sponsored by missed a gpod chance to meet to the MSG office in the Stu-
the Mercyhurst Civic Institute. and ask questions of the ad- dent Union by the end of fi-
The Civic Institute is a college- ministration. You will get anoth- nals week.
community partnership dedicat- er chance next term however. Also students, don't forget
ed to the social, health, civic and It is a really good way to let your you can buy and sell your books
educational well-being of the voice be heard. to other students on the laker-
Erie region. Some of the questions issues net student message board- This
Judge Nygaard is a Senior addressed at die forum were: is very useful because you can
Fellow to the Civic Institute and Will the food service venues see get much more money back
considered a high-level consult- any extended hours? And, why than if you sell them back to
ant to the college. This status is don't the students get Veterans the bookstore and you can buy
the reason Nygaard gives his lec- Day, Martin Luther King Day, them much cheaper as well.
tures only at Mercyhurst. Cur- Presidents day, or Columbus The web address is http://
rently, it is planned that Nyga- Day o ff? Ted Foessett explained to r urn s. rn e rcyh u r s t. e uu.
ard will give four speeches at that yes, meal equivalency has Currently, we all pay a fee of
Mercyhurst annually. been extended until 7:45 p.m. $50 per term to MSG/SAC
Nygaard's first lecture was and that other changes will be which makes up their entire
held Wednesday, September 24. made as well when the Laker budget^ This fee has not
He discussed major cases of the Inn renovations occur. Also Dr. changed in several years, but
United States Supreme Court's William Garvey explained that will next year be raised to $55
2002-2003 terms.;*/ - Judge Richard Nygaard spoke to Mercyhurst students about how religious liberty is taken getting these special holidays per term. This will allot approx-
Some of his focal points were for granted by American citizens. off is not an option he is will- imately aft extra $45,000 to
in the areas of affirmative ac- ing to consider. their budget This is good news
tion, privacy rights, freedom of had to recite the "Pledge of Al- ing an establishment of religion, sues. Kovach said, "I was in- Dr. Garvey came under in- because we can plan more ex-
speech and religious freedom. legiance" in school. This was due or prohibiting the free exercise trigued Nygaard was going to tense criticismfollowingthe fo- citing activities for next year,
Nygaard's second speech was to the. line, "One nation under thereof." bring up issues of separation and rum by many students who at- including trips, concerts, and
held Wednesday, November 5 in God," which was added in 1954. One of Nygaard's goals was religious freedom/' tended for what was described other on campus events. Watch
the Walker Recital Hall, Hirt This case went to court and to raise responsiveness of these Nygaard was bom in Minne- as an uncalled-for attitude to- out for next term's SAC events
Center. 5 the man won in a vote of 2-1. types of issues. sota and graduated from the ward the students and their including The Hurst Wade Rob-
His lecture tided, 'The Wall However, 24 hours later the Arthur Amann, Director of University of Minnesota Law. questions. son Project, The annual Christ-
of Separation-How*Firm a same court placed a holding on the Civic Institute said Nygaard He is a former Erie County Some students felt that the mas Tree Lighting, Casino night,
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Foundation? dicussed how reli- the ruling. was here to "Educate people so councilman and common pleas tough questions they submitted Ski trips, and the Winter For-
gious liberty is taken for granted All the cases Nygaard men- they can make intelligent deci- judge who currently lives in were not asked, and that rather mal.
by many Amencan citizens all tioned were similar because they sions about law on their own," . *North East Pennsylvania. fluffy questions were asked in- Attend the weekly MSG
m

too much. in some way interpreted the First Amann continued saying, "He is Nygaard's third speech will stead." However, some of the meetings and let your voice be
During his lecture, Nygaard Amendment in the United States here to inform citizens about take place in mid-January. He questions submitted were not heard every Monday night at
r asked because they can be an-
brought to the table several cas- Constitution. law" | £ will be discussing the Eighth 8:30 p.m. in the MSG cham-
es that were taken before tl>e This phrase is what Nygaard Senior and Political Science Amendment which is cruel and swered by the Student Govern- bers located on the third floor
courts in regards to religious. called his "touchstone phrase." major,' Tifoye'' Kovach had' '£ per- unusual punishment. All are en- ment Executive Board, and/or oJF the Student Union.
freedom. The phrase comes from the First sonal interest in this lecture .be- couraged to attend. T the. Student government Exec- Contact . iaforniation:
One case dealt with a father Amendment and states, ''Con- cause he had taken many cours- utive board is planning to, or jtobin75@mexcyhurst.edu
who was unhappy his daughter gress shall make no law respect- es that dealt with these same is-

Changes to Business school CIRAT students gain valuable experience

Continued from Page 1.
According to Michael Victor,
"This intense effort enables them
to graduate from the Walker
School of Business with a sense
of ownership and pride that can
only be achieved through such a
demanding course."
Several students that have
graduated {from the Walker
School of Business have re-
turned to commend the profes* j
ments and guidelines for the
business students have been es-
tablished to increase perfor-
mance. For example, the grade
point average requirements for
all business majors have been
revised and upgrade d.
Victor feels that the students
have taken the changes scnous-
ly. He has noticed a downward
trend in the amount of students
who are unable to meet the stan-
dards, because they are serious
about wanting to stay in the busi-
tinues to be part of two years
campus who are expenenced in later. The project focuses on
the real day-to-day happenings of
Continued from Page'l. collecting information on vari-
the business world. ous crimes in 11 states and two
For example, he organized, in CIRAT has been very success- Canadian provinces. Her project
conjunction with the Career Ser- ful in generating contracts from is ove rseen by graduate student,
vices Office,! a "Business Inter- government agencies, as well as Brett Oswick.
view Month/' grants and partnerships* from Orzel said the project used to
This included recruiters from potential employers of the stu- be set up so students focused on
approximately 30 local, region- dents. specific geographic regions. Now,
al, and national businesses who CIRAT is a completely self- students monitor specific crime
came, at Victor's personal re- sufficient program whose stu- topics. Oreel's area of expertise
quest/ to interview the business dents and employees have com- is narcotics.
students, and give them a real pleted over 60,000 hours of paid J.P. Ratajczak is an alumnus
idea of what a professional in work. of Mercyhurst College who is a Fitephcxo

sors and tell them how much the
difficulties and challenges that
they faced as a business student
have helped them in graduate
schools and in landing that ideal
job.
Another unique class, "Semi-
nar in Business and Profession-
al Etiquette/' was also added to
the curriculum. This course is
designed to enable Mercyhurst
business graduates to become
skilled in the social graces need
ed for success in the business
world, as well as society. "The
students know how to dress
more professionally," says Belo-
varac.
There has also been the addi-
| ment.
tion of the International Busi-
ness major, which will be avail
able to students in the 2004-2005
academic year. Some courses
that are instituted during the cur- doctoral degrees to become full
rent academic year are Interna-
tional Law, International Money
and Banking, International Eco-
nomics, and International Mar-
keting Management.
Other changes include the
planning and design of a Mas-
ter of Science in Forensic Ac-|
counting degree, which will be
implemented in the 2004-2005
academic year, as well. With the
recent scandals m the business
world, such as ENRON, this
degree will be instrumental in
producing graduates who arc
knowledgeable and skilled in rec- tion.
ognition and prevention of such
scandals. £
In general, stricter require- with professionals outside the
ness school.
Also, the math requirements
for business majors have in-
creased, with the inclusion of
more challenging coui les in the
business educational process.
This enables them to be better
prepared for graduate school,
according to Victor,
Me also directed the success-
ful integration of the School of
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institu-
tional Management into and un-
der the direction of the Walker
School. This included the addi-
tion of six faculty members and
over 200 students to the depart-
The Walker School of Busi-
ness has greatly improved with
die addition of new faculty. Vic-
tor saw the need to hire more
highly qualified professors with
time faculty members within the
Walker School.
In addition, the Walker Re-
search Institute has been estab-
lished. Tins is a non-profit group
that provides consulting servic-
es to local businesses and chad*
table organizations.
Victor saw the importance of
making the students feci com-
fortable in their major, concern-
ing re lationships with their fel
low colleagues, as well as their
interaction with the faculty from
which they receive their ins true-
w Mercyhurst senior Mike Gkra
He also increased the oppor-
f tunities for students to interact
tetview in the business world Strengths of the CIRAT pro- graduate research assistant for Robert Heibel
would be like. gram include the flexibility of the die RIAP Department.
He also arranged for many student employees and their abil Ratajczak has been the man- while the unofficial number of
speakers, such as scheduling sev- ity to exploit public domain in- ager for the RIAP laboratory, students in the RIAP program is
eral nationally renowned business formation to generate tailored where most CIRAT contract 192. ^
authors to address the Mercy- and timely products.* work is done since last year. The staff of the RIAP pro-
hurst College student body, as Kasia Orzel, a junior at Mer- Ratajczak stated that, "Overall, gram is currently involved in
well as the Erie community. cyhurst College, has been in* CIRAT is a great opportunity for having their Masters Program in
In addition, he instituted a volved with CIRAT throughout students to make money and Applied Intelligence approved by
monthly "Brown-Bag Lun- her entire career. As a freshman, gain expenence 1by working with the state. You can keep up with
cheon" Speaker Series. This is she was placed on CIRATs CI - actual agencies/ what is going on in the RIAP
an informal event, which in NET (Crime Information Net- Currently, there are 60 stu- Department by accessing their
volves students networking with working) project, which she con- dent employed by CIRAT; mean* intranet at riap.mercyhurst.edu.
and acquiring knowledge-from
both local and regional business
leaders in diverse organizations.
Even with all of this already
Fall Term Laker-Inn
in the works, Michael Victor
continues to make improve* Lunch Specials
ments to the Walker School of
Business. His current project is Monday I Tuesday Wednesday
the creation of an Advisory
Board for the Walker School, Bagel Sandwich Cheeseburger Sizzling Salad
which will consist of top-level 8 oz. Fruit Cup Curly French Fries 20 oz. Fountain
business executives from regional
and national organizations. They 20 oz. Fountain 20 oz. Fountain j Drink
will be providing guidance in the Drink Drink
areas of curriculum and program
development, student place-
ment, and fund raising
According to Victor, "The Thursday Friday Saturday
Walker School is really effective. Taco Salad Wrap Combination Sub
They have to learn to think like
business people. Jrt helping peo- 20 oz. Fountain 2 Cookies Small French
ple get jobs and be profession-
als"
Drink 20 oz. Fountain Fries
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Student inj ured Drinkf
was injured in a car accident ovet
the weekend. I Ie is recovering Students: Don't Forget to GRAB Your "Lunch onjjthe Run! ft
from his injuries at Mamot A led
ical Center.
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The real world is close for Reznik and Mayes

Reznik learns muchfrom experience
By Kyla Mclnchak
Contributing writer

For some individuals, grade

school is simply a stage in
life. But for people like
Danielle Reznik, their own ele-
mentary years impact their fu-
ture.
. As a third grader Reznik was
introverted, but her teacher
helped her to come out of her
shell, "She gave me extra help
and that made me want to help
others later in life." Michelle Mayes/Contributing photographe i

Now Reznik is a fifth year se-
nior finishing her dual certifi-
cation in Eady Childhood and
Elementary Education.
Reznik, similar to any educa-
tion major, is required to spend
40 hours per week in a class-
room student teaching, for 12
weeks.
McKinley Elementary School,
where she is doing her student
teaching, is much different
than the school Reznik once at-
tended as a child.
"I went to a parochial school,
so I was accustomed to a sub-
urban environment. McKinley
Elementary is quite the
opposite. There are mostly
children of ethnic backgrounds,
which gives me the opportuni-
ty to learn a lot," said Reznik
Teaching kindergarten has
taught Reznik there's more to
the job than she had imagined.
There's lots ot paperwork,
she said, including a daily lunch
count, attendance records, and
of course, grading papers.
She realizes that she is well
prepared for teaching. "You get
in the classroom as early as
freshman ear, so I felt that with
Danielle Reznik writes lesson plans for her students. She
has loved every minute spent with them.
all the experience I had I could
take over the class without a
problem/'
A downside to student teach-
ing in Reznik's perspective is that
you're always being watched,
"You feel like you have to fol-
low their plans. It's hard to be
as unique as you want to be
when you're in someone else's
mold/' jj
It can also be difficult to keep
an eye on the time. "I see that
students are involved in the
learning process and I get
wrapped up in the teaching," said
Reznik.
In addition, she feels that there
is a lot of pressure since a kin-
dergarten teacher lays the basic
starting points for a child. These
points, she said, are imperative
for further progression in the
academic world,
Reznik believes that an educa-
tor's focal point should be sus-
taining a positive attitude. This
can result in a classroom of chil-
dren who have a strong founda-
tion for their personal and aca-
demic lives. She can hardly wait
to begin to enrich lives.
Michelle Mayes stands behind her desk at McDowell Intermediate High School. She
has enjoyed her student teaching expereince.
Mayes is ready to moveforward after Mercy hurst
By Brian Cellone five are American History class- Mayes may be leaving the
Contributing writer es. Mercyhurst, but she will surely
Her previous six-week student be back to visit
Even though it will be hard to teaching experience had Mayes "I will be back to visit friends
leave Mercyhurst and her teaching 7th grade history at but I will be seeing Matt San-
friends, senior, Michelle Mayes Walnut Creek Middle School. borne, my fiance too," Mayes
knows she is going in the right "I wanted to become a teach- said.
direction. er because I like working with Mayes and Sanbome met at
After completing her student children and I feel that students Mercyhurst and are planning on
teaching, Mayes will be graduat- are not enjoying history," Mayes getting married around two
ing at the end of fall term. While said. years from now.
in high school she took six col- In her opinion history should Being back in Buffalo attend-
lege classes. These classes helped be interesting and a variety of ing school will be great because
her come to Mercyhurst and be teaching methods should be used Mayes will be closer to her fam-
ahead of the game. Mayes has utilized projects, me- ily and she will also be closer to
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., May- dia sources, and hands on expe- her other love, the Buffalo Bills.
es is majoring in secondary So- riences to supplement the stu- No matter how bad or how
cial Studies Education. dents learning experience. good they are doing, Mayes
Mayes has been a resident as- When Mayes leaves Mercy- loves the Bills. Growing up with
sistant for the past two years at hurst this fall, she will be going the Bills has made her a die hard
Mercyhurst. home to attend graduate school fan.
Currently, she is student teach- at Buffalo State College. There Her future looks extremely
ing at McDowell Intermediate she will be getting her master's busy, but she will love every
High School in grades 9 and 10. degree in Social Studies. minute of it She is about to
She teaches Social Studies for While she is not at class, May- conclude one chapter of her
six different penods every day. es will be coaching girls' basket- life story; but she is about to
One class she teaches is a cur- ball at her old high school, write another chapter that leads
rent events class and the other Mount St. Mary Academy*? to her future.

Jason Staley:fnot just your average guy Neighbors surprised by

By Kaitlyn Reif
Contributing writer
You might have seen this guy
involved in some great play on
the football field or hanging
around the Mercyhurst Student
Government office.
Well, the easy explanation for
that is because junior Jason Sta-
le y, is the vice president
He is from Perry, Ohio, a
member of the Laker football
team, and a student of die R/
LAP program.
"The people at Mercyhurst are
my favorite part about the col-
lege. The friends, teachers, and
coaches I have met here have
left an indelible mark on my life,
and I consider myself really lucky
to have had this opportunity to
meet them" Staley said.
Staley decided to be part of
student government when he was
elected representative as a fresh
man. He wanted to get involved
to help ensure that student con-
cerns were being addressed in
government.
Staley is involved with many
organizations on campus. He is
Karstedt has family tradition rooted in Mercyhurst
By Kyla Mclnchak
Contributing writei
"I've known this campus like
the back of mv hand since I was
a little girl. The minute I walked
in the gates I knew this was the
place for me. There's so much
history here from mv family, and
I hope my experience is just as
memorable so that mv kids will
0 Katie McAdumo/Mofciad photograph* surprise, she said "yes." To this
want to come here and help the
legacy to live on," said freshman
Ellen Karstedt.
The Blood family has a long
history at Mercyhurst College.
Karstedt is continuing this
long-lived tradition by attending
Mercyhurst.
The story began in 1964 when
Karstedt's aunt, Paula Blood,
bejran her college education at
Mercyhurst/
Following her in 1968 was
as well. Another added bonus is
being friends with the guys on
the team. We are like one big
family and it is fun hanging out
with the guys/* said Staley.
Through Mercyhurst, he has
gained more experience and
knowledge than he could ever
imagine. Friendship will always
remain, however, the priority
that is above and beyond the best
thing that he has gotten out of
here.
While Staley gives tours on
campus, he cannot stress enough
how great the people at Mercy-
hurst really are and no one real-
Jody MeUo/Merciad photo eotor
ly will know how special they are
Junior Jason Staley
until they actually experience this
place.
a member of the Ambassador "If I hadn't gone to school
Club, Diversity 101, and is an here I would have never met
active participant in the Young Justin Adams, Simon Arias, and
Democrats. all of my other friends who have
Being part of the football team helped me through some really
has been very influential. hard times in my life/' said Sta-
"Football has taught me a lot ley.
about dealing with the ups and Staley has many plans for his
downs that I will encounter in life after the 'hurst. Some of
life. I know that I am going to these dreams include attending
encounter failure along the way law school and graduate school.
in my life, andfootballhas taught Even being in the military is an
me how to deal with adversity option. He is also considering
a baseball scholarship, attracted
G Karstedt to the campus.
During his first week here, G.
Karstedt took a walk in the cam-
pus with his baseball jacket over
his pitching arm. Blood saw him
and thought, "Who does this guy
think he is?"
When they officially met in
4 4
Garvey Park, G. Karstedt jok-
ingly asked her out, and to his
Freshman Ellen Karstedt. day the couple is still together.
All the women of the Blood/
Karstcdt's other aunt, Beth Karstedt family attended Met
Blood. The legacy continued in cyhurst for a degree in educa-
1976 when Karstedt*s father and tion, except G. Karstedt, who
mother, Gordy Karstedt and majored in Criminal Justice. E.
Amy Blood, came to Mercyhurst. Karstedt is continuing that tra-
"They liked the unique spiri- dition by also majoring in edu-
tual atmosphere created by the cation.
Sisters of Mercy" said Karstedt. She felt comfortable on the
In 1976, Mercyhurst was one college campus which made her
of few colleges that had fall and transition from high school to
spring baseball, which, along with College easier,,
working for some government
agency in Washington, D.C, af-
ter graduation in 2005.
Although Staley is a well-round*
ed person with a variety of great
experiences under his belt, there
are a few things that have had a
lasting impact on him.
'Tit's hard to point to just one
thing or person that impacted me
the most here. However, aca-
demically taking Dr. Garvey's
U.S. History class changed my
whole view on academics and
challenging me to reach my full
potential as a student. In terms
of being a person, football has
taught me so much about life,
how to be humble in victory and
gracious in defeat, how to deal
with adversity and most impor-
tantly, what it mean to be part
9
of a team/ Staley said.
The message that Staley wants
to ultimately leave with Mercy-
hurst is in fact our school's mot-
to: Carpe Diem.
"I will remember all the par-
ties, friendships, and people that
have made my time at Mercy-
hurst the greatest years of my
life" he said.
"1 was familiar with the cam-
pus because we visited family in
the Erie area. My parents still
attend the homecomings at Mer-
cyhurst even after they are grad-
uates. They also support the bas-
ketball and baseball teams,"
shared Karstedt.
A. Karstedt is a big fan of
President Dr. William P. Garvey,
"He loves all the Blood girls."
"Campus is still the same from
when my parents attended Mer
cyhurst. They miss it, but they
couldn't be happier that I'm here.
Now they're reliving all of their
great experiences through me
and they love it" said Karstedt.
Me i cyhurst has exceeded
Karstedrt expectations.
"The physical beauty of the
campus is breathtaking, and ev-
eryone is so friendly. I feel like
I'm m a safe, happy environment
all of the time," she said.
plans for barbecue
ing into the heart until it is dead.
By John Diedrich
"It's a clean and peaceful
The Gazette death," said jack Sasscr, who
Carol Hollars sported a strange also was in Mongolia, and killed
sight over a neighbor's fence the sheep.
Saturday afternoon: Colorado Hollars returned to her house
College students ^gathered and considered the situation.
around a live sheep. ? | got to thinking, "We can't
She walked over to make sure have people slaughtering ani-
her eyes weren't playing tricks. mals in their back yards,"' she
"I asked, Is Colorado College said
playing the Rams or some- Hollars called police.
1
thing? I figured it was a joke." A sergeant talked to the stu-
The students got quiet, she dents and then checked with
said. the Humane Society.
Then, the) told her: <cWe are "Apparently, the way they
going to slaughter it We are hav- were going about it was legal,**
ing a feast." said Sgt. Devin Grimes. "It is
'What? No," Hollars told the unusual."
students. "I was dumbstruck," After the slaughter, the stu-
The students, three of whom dents said they plan to put the
were in Mongolia for five sheep's parts to use: The intes-
months, were preparing a tra- tines and brain will go to the
ditional Mongolian barbecue. college biology department,
They bought the animal at a and the skin will be turned into
rural slaughterhouse for $80. a blanket.
With the help of a friend from Late Saturday, Hollars was
Mongolia who was in town, the still troubled by the event.
students would kill the sheep in ''Itis worrisome to see 27 kids
a traditional way. Cut a slit at enjoy killing this animal and
the sternum, reach into the an* drinking beer," she said.
irtal and pinch off a vein lead-
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FEATURES
Rexroth praises MAI
By Brian Cellone
Contributing writer
What is the first thing you
think of when you hear the
name of the Mercyhurst Ar-
chaeological Institute (MAI)?
Extremely hands on? Worid re-
nowned?
Junior'Allison Rexroth has
such esteem for the MAI be-
cause she has been immersed in
the Anthropology Department
by the faculty and she has loved
every minute.
A native of Dallastown Penn-
sylvania, Rexroth came to Mer-
cyhurst College with the hopes
of becoming an archaeologist
She-serves on Honors Coun-
cil and works in the Conserva-
tion Lab of the MAI.
She is majoring in anthropolo-
gy with an archaeology concen-
tration % committee.
This summer Rexroth attend-
ed the Mercyhurst Archaeologi-
cal Institute field school in War-
ren, Pennsylvania.
The field school consisted of
pie-historic and historic sites and
was located in an area named
Buckaloons by Native Ameri-
cans, which means broken
straw" I
The pre-historic location dat-
ed before settlers in America and
the historic site consisted of
mills and other buildings dating
to around the 1800V At this
location students make use of
the skills acquired in school, and
apply them in an actual archae-
ological dig
Students that participate in this
dig have many different respon-
sibilities, such as having their
own unit or sectioned off square
of the die site where they have
to excavate. They nave to be a
night guard on nightly rotation
so that the equipment and the
1
site are secure- ^VT * ' *
By being part of this experi-
ence, students learn mapping,
tool etiquette, excavation proce-
dures, artifact collection, photog-
raphy, and site preparations
Language boom sweeps campuses
1.4 million students enrolled in foreign language programs
By Robert Becker
Chicago Tribune.
In an increasingly global econ-
omy, and as terrorism and war
bring wodd events home, Amer-
ican students have returned to the
study of foreign languages in
record numbers.
According to a study released
Thursday by the Modem Lan-
guage Association, 1.4 million
American college students are
enrolled in foreign language study,
the most since die group conduct- |
ed its first survey in 1958.
Since 1998, the last time the
survey was published, the num-
ber of students enrolled in for-
eign language courses has jumped
17.9 percent. The percentage of
college students'taking such
courses has risen to 8.7 percent,
the highest it's been since 1972.
Students say the study of lan-
guages is more than just an exer-
cise in verb tenses and vocabu-
lary. Rather, it's a unique window
into another culture.
"Through German I'm getting
a better understanding of Ger-
many and die reunification pro-
cess they're still undergoing and
iu6t a lot of the things they've
gone through over the last 50
years, the Cold War and all that,"
said Aaron Miller, a freshman at
die University of Illinois at Chi-
cago-
Study of some languages has
risen sharply. Since 1998, enroll-
ment in Arabic has increased 92.5
percent, to 10,596 students from
5 505 and Biblical Hebrew was
up 59 percent, to 14,469 students
from 9,099. £ | V
"I think no doubt it's the inter-
est in global issues," said Rose-
mary Feal, executive director of
the association. "The world is
smaller, and people are much
more aware of the need to ex-
To contact featurem0rciad@mercyhurst.edu
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Allison Rexroth standing In one of the labs of the MAI. Her
experience this summer at the Buckaloons site gave her
experience with mapping, tool etiquette, artifact collec-
tion and more.
which are all essential skills for
Archaeologists.
Rexroth participated in this
field school for six weeks and
lived in tents with the rest of the
participants.
"Even though I am only a jun-
ior, I'm already confident in my
skills as a future archaeologist.
Being taught strict methodology
will give me a head start in my
career. Also being able to work
directly with the faculty and be-
ing given the responsibility <&fd
opportunity to work directly with
the materials is a rare gift" said
Rexroth.
In the future, the MAI field
school will be conducted in Tex-
pand their learning beyond the
border of the»US." | f increases in language enrollment
Even with the jump, foreign
language study in America's col-
leges and universities lags far
behind schools in Europe, where
language study often begins as
eady as age 5, and high school
graduates are proficient in two
languages.
"The good news is we seemed
| It s great in
terms of
educating
students in a
global way.5 5
- LarrylSchehr
to have bottomed out on our
sustained three-decade decline in
language acquisition," said Dav-
id Ward, the Bntish-born presi-
dent of the American Council
on Education and the former
chancellor of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. "So it's two
I cheers, not three."
The study notes that although
Spanish, French and German
still dominate the academic land-
scape, colleges have broadened
their offerings, teaching 148 of
the less commonly taught lan-
guages in 2002, compared with
137 in 1998. These languages
include Ojibwe, Swahih, Tagalog
and Vietnamese.
"It's great in terms of educat
ing students in a global way," said
Larry Schchr, a professor of
French and executive associate
dean for die humanities at die
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign. "It's a great way ro
develop and foster global aware-
ness."
Education experts said Ameri-
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By Kaitiyn Reif
Contributing writer
"I chose Mercyhurst because
it has a smaller setting where you
don't just get lost in a swarm of
students/' says senior Mary Kate
DeMeo.
Topeka, Kan., is hometown to
DeMeo who is majoring in En-
glish and working on a minor in
religious studies.
Dcmeo is secretary of Mer-
cyhurst Student Government
and during the summer life-
guards at a water park. She is a
member of the cheerleading
squad, on the dance team, chair-
person of the Spirit club for the
past two years, and a Mercyhurst
Ambassador. She has also par-
ticipated on the MSG formal
committees and on the Student
Activities Committee spring-fest
"My favorite thing about Mer-
cyhurst is the people. I think the
college has some of the funni-
est, most brilliant and creative
humans in the country. They are
consistent in their family and
familial attitudes, yet diverse in
JodyMeliQ^rKrto
their backgrounds," says DeMeo.
Being a member of the cheer-
leading squad has helped her to
not gain the freshman 15, she
I jo kingly said
"It has given me 23 awesome
friends who I trust with my life,"
as. They were awarded by the she said.
federal government a grant to The main reason DeMeo want-
conduct a dig at a rock shelter ed to be part of student govern-
at a military base. ment was to help make decisions
Rexroth is looking forward to
this new opportunity and hopes
to learn new methods and per-
haps even learn about a new so-
Students rally at Supreme Court
ciety at this historically significant
site. By Paul H. Johnson
The MAI being selected for The Record
such an important dig shows die
institute is highly regarded by die When tens of thousands of I sity,^ will dictate policy at any » lege admissions.
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students like Rexroth the skills the U.S. Supreme Court on
needed to successfully operate in Tuesday, Eric Adisa of South
today's society. Orange, N.J., will be with diem
to rally in support of affirma-
tive action.
"I just think it's still a neces-
sary program," said Adisa, a se-
nior at Rutgers University in
New Brunswick, N.J. "Maybe
can schools witnessed dramatic the programs need to be mod-
ified, but I think they're still
amid the Cold War. necessary."
At that time, national security As the Supreme Court be-
concerns, the need to translate gins hearing arguments in two
foreign technical journals and cases involving the University
analyze intelligence data, ofMichigan and its law school,
prompted students to study Rus- the outcome of which could
sian and other Eastern Europe- change the way colleges and
an languages. universities around the nation
Though the Sept. 11, 2001, admit minorities, some stu
terrorist attacks undoubtedly in- dents are taking to the streets
to voice their support for af-
spired part of the current in
crease, experts said Americans firmative action.
also understand the need for a
deeper cultural understanding
The march is being organized
by the Coalition to Defend Af-
"It is learning the language, but firmative Action & Integration rate lawsuits challenge the uni-
it is also becoming culturally lit- and Fight for Equality By Any
erate," said Dagmar Lorenz, a
professor in the department of
Means Necessary.
The group that includes die
Germanic studies at UIC "Be- student defendants in the
cause just knowing the words and Michigan affirmative action
sentences really is not that help-
ful if you don't know the larger
cases.
At stake in the Michigan case
context." are the methods used by col-
UIC's German department has leges and universities over the
seen undergraduate enrollment past 25 years to admit minor-
rise to 422 students in 2003, ities, particularly African
from 309 students in 2001. Americans and Hispanics.
Elizabeth Loentz, an assistant
professor at I 1C, said students
interested in the European
Union and the global economy
are majoring in German with a
minor in business.
The growth in the number of MERCYHURST STUDENTS (+18)
students studying Arabic at
schools like Northwestern Uni-|
versity has prompted administra-
tors to add additional classes to
We have Immediate openings in
accommodate them.
At Northwestern, enrollment our customer sales/service dept.
increased to around 60 students
this year, up from 17 students
in 2000.
$12.50 base/appt.
Lynn Whitcomb, a lecturei m
the program of African and Fun flex. Hrs. around class.
! Asian languages at Northwestern,
said a more diverse group of Work with other students!
students is studying Arabic.
"It seems there are all sorts of
people who want to learn," Whit
comb said.
JodyMflficVMerdad photo *3ito#
Senior Mary Kate DeMeoi
to improve the school.
"This school is very open to
student voice, but it is the stu-
dents' responsibility to step up
and state their opinions. Student
government simply provides the
podium for student voice, which
is why I jumped on board," she
said.
DeMeo brings many great
qualities to student government
and to other groups she is in-
volved with, f
She is a very dedicated person
with an upbeat and fun person-
ality. She believes that through
Mercyhurst she has become a
more educated and well-round-
ed person.
She has learned many impor-
tant lessons over the past four
years.
"I've gained wisdom about
leadership, social skills, profes-
sionalism, anxiety /stress, time
Although the Supreme
Court's ruling expected later
this spring will address a com-
plaint against a public univer-
means almost every college and
university in the nation.
'America today is wholly un-
equal racially and in terms of
gender. Our society needs to
acknowledge the inequality and
discrimination that remains to-
day and do something con-
sciously to offset those inequal-
ities," Lerman said. "We have
to convince the court that die
thing to do is uphold affirma-
tive action"
The court ruled in the Bakke
decision that the University of
California admissions system,
which set aside a fixed num-
ber of seats for minority stu-
dents, was illegal.
But writing the majority opin-
ion, Justice Lewis Powell said
that universities and colleges
could use race as one of sev-
eral factors in admissions.
In the Michigan case, sepa-
versity's undergraduate and law
school admission processes.
He said the law school's ad-
mission catena, which take into
account all of a candidates'
qualifications,.including race,
are similar to the ones used by
the more competitive colleges
and universities.
Legal analysts said that many
of these schools argue that the
number of minorities at the na-
PAGE 5
management, and most impor-
randy, directory proofreading,"]
she said.
Like other seniors, she will miss
the close relationships she has
formed, friends, and her room-
mates most of all. Realizing that
she will never again be in the
same close-knit situation, De-
Meo is cherishing every last
moment she has with all of her
friends.
When asking DeMeo what
I*
impacted her most at Mercy-
hurst, she gave an interesting
response, which took me by sur-
prise atfirst,but ended up being
incredibly though t provoking.
"When I think about the events
that have impacted me through
the years, the images of the an-
th rax scare kept coming to mind.
Though there was something
humorous about administrators
and students walking around
campus in those white suits, it
was so impressive the way the
entire school came together to
1
handle the situation, ' said De-
Meo.
DeMeo will be missed and like
her fellow MSG executive board
members, she will leave a lasting
impact on the school with her
devotion, wit, and optimistic per-
sonality that is contagious when
around her.
Regardless of what she choos-
es to do with her life after Mer-
cyhurst, the future looks bright
for DeMeo and she is ready for
any curve balls that life might
th row her.
tion's top colleges and univer-
sities will shrink dramatically if
the court rules that race can-
not be used as a factor in col-
hard to get a diverse student
population in college and cer-
tainly in graduate and profes-
sional school without aggressive
affirmative action policies," said
Mark Rahdert, associate dean
and professor of law at Tem-
ple University in Philadelphia.
The Texas model, for exam-
ple, guarantees admission to die
state university system to all stu-
dents who graduate at the top
10percent in their schools. Rah-
dert said those programs are
troubling because they benefit
minority students only when
the high schools are all black,
Hispanic, Native Amencan, or
other minority.
"It kind of validates the ef-
fects of racial segregation in ed-
ucation," he said.
Rahdert said the court could
take many actions when it rules
on the two Michigan cases, but
the key part of the ruling will
be whether it allows race to con-
tinue being used as a factor in
admissions.
"I think the case is going to
turn primarily on whether di-
versity in the student body is a
sufficiently important govern-
ment interest to use race-con-
scious measures and whether
race-conscious measures can be
used to achieve diversity" Rah-
dert said.
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OPINION To contact opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:

What's hot and what's not at Mercyhurst
technological break-up
The Good... MadaM
you via e-mail or AIM, she can
completely maintain the upper!
hand. This is because she can
Food for Finals is this Sunday, Nov. 16th at 9p.m. There will be plenty of food to help facilitate secretly include her entire entou-
the study process. So take a break from your books and join all your friends for some free chow rage. I hate to break it to you,
in the Union. Try to get there eady. We all know how college students love free food. but when you get that e-mail or
IM, your gidfriend isn't break-
Congratulations to both the Mercyhurst football, soccer and hockey teams on their wins this past ing up with you. Your gidfriend
weekend. It's a good time to be proud to be a Mercyhurst Laker, so sport your 'Hurst gear when and 23 of her closest friends are
you go home for break. Even if it has holes in it and smells like beer. breaking up with you.
If you read one of my previ-
ous articles, you know that it's
read the very first Madam Ma-
larky appearance in the Me mad,
you know that the original arti-
cle was entitled, "Madam Ma-
larky: Relationship Advice from
the Perpetually Single."
However; unlike most women
on the planet, I do not see a date
as being anything more than
that A date. So in answer to your
question about "how" to score a
date with Madam Malarky, I
would have to say that the most

The! Bad... •
Madam Malarky,
In response to you last article, sug-
gesting that men should ask you aues-
a 11 f t
impossible for a woman to make
up her own mind about anything
Trust me. You've got to under-
stand that your relationship with
important thing is to offer choc*
olate. Any kind. Except white
chocolate, 'cause it's kind of nas-
ty.
Welcome to finals season, everyone. We all knew that it would get here eventually, but, for some lions as well, I hate tmforyou. How
does a gentleman like me go your gidfriend is actually your
about 0
reason, it's always a surprise when it does. It's time to open our books (possibly for the first time relationship with yourgidfaend's
getting a date nith an intelligent young I would have advised you to
this term), make some flashcards and suck it up until Thanksgiving break. Just think about the
woman like yourself? Two, why circle do of friends. learn what my real name is, but
time off, people. There is an end in sight
somegirlsfearbreaking up nith aper-Another benefit of breaking last time I checked the Madam
son that they dated for sometimeface up impersonally is that nobody Malarky e-mail I discovered that
The MSG shuttle was side-swiped this past Wednesday while taking students to Peach Street to face? Why do they have to dolikes it confrontation. Unfortu- you already knew that. You must
Thankfully, there were no injuries or major damages to the shuttle and it will be up and running over the AIM or via email? nately, men are logical creatures have read my article on stalking!
again soon. Sincerely, and will acknowledge that some- I'm very proud! (For those who
A Male Student times talking face to face is nec- are still reading over the letter at

...the Ugly Dear Male,

essary, whereas women can
scheme to the point of exhaus-
<Snicker> Ahem. Well, to be tion just so that they are more
the top of the page trying to find
where my real name was men-
tioned, may I remind you that
The student forum this past Monday was less than fun for all students involved. There was a perfectly honest, Madam Ma- comfortable in awkward situa- die Merciad has editors, dezpite
number of unanswered questions and some students complained that the questions they submit- larky usually only answers one tions. die num'ber of tyypos in eatch
ted weren't even asked. Additionally, Dr. Garvey was less than polite in his answers to the ques- question at a time, and your let- This is why men are kind of is%sue.)
tions he was asked. Aren't these forums meant to build a stronger community at Mercyhurst? Not ter technically contains two, but neat and women are the devil. I'm also going to ask you to
divide it? eh, she can make exceptions. (She So, I hope that answers your please, for the love of God, dis-
can also talk in the third person question about women and why regard the wee photograph of
evidently, but she digresses.) they're hornd, hurtful creatures. the p rostitute with too much eye
All right, kids, have we forgotten one of the primary rules of the library? You know, the one
So, we'll tackle question num- Now in answer to your second makeup and weird black lines on
where we're all supposed to be quiet? People have been talking, answering cell phones and basically
ber two first because it's a much question, I must draw attention her head that you see up by the
creating a racket in what is supposed to be a silent study space. Didn't we learn about this in, oh,
easier one. to the fact that Madam Malarky "Madam Malarky" logo. It's not
kindergarten? So, now especially with finals coming up, everyone needs to ssshl
So, why are women such is able to answer questions about me, I swear.
"wuss-carrots" when it comes to relationships in such an eloquent I don't know who the Merciad
breakups? (Yes, I just invented manner because she lives her life kidnapped to take the photo, but
the word "wuss-carrots". You'll by the philosophy that dating is I swear I had nothing to do with
have to excuse me — it is very for weenies, relationships are for i t . * •

late and I had leftover Hallow- needy saps, marriage is simply a In closing, despite my lack of
een Peeps for dinner.) Anyway, crime against humanity, and that faith in humanity, I suppose a
Madam Malarky digresses. all romantic interactions between quick trip to Cafe Diem in the
Again. humans end up resulting in ei- form of,, a 7 f"date" (yuck)

A tradition of better alternatives Women arefickle,ficklecrea- ther cheesy PDAs that make
tures. Worse than being fickle, everyone -uncomfortable or
wouldn't kill me. Now I have a
question for you. Why is it that
whenja guy wants to ask a girl
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By Ashley DuBose complaining about fries from that boardlhat announces when lutely everything,
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via e-mail or IM? Ha
laha, just kid-
Contributing writer Madam Malarky tends to be
Egan, someone would still get your food is done. You could be Breakups are certainly no ex- maybe just a wee bit cynical when ding
fries at the Laker. However, I talking to a friend you haven't ception. it comes to dating (and the pro- When and where?
On those days when Egan Hall still maintain that their waffle seen in six months, but one eye If a woman breaks up with grams on Lifetime), and if you Madam Malarky
Cafeteria serves burnt hamburg- fries are addictive. will still befixedon that sign. You

will survive
ers and cold French fries for the Actually, a lot of the food in could have iust sat down after
millionth time, the Laker is there. the Laker is addictive. I know waiting for five minutes in line, >

I* When you cannot stomach one graduate students who cry into knowing that you have at least
more box of Mac and Cheese their piljow at night for want of 20 minutes before they even get
or one more packet of Oriental a sizzling salad. ( to your order, but you'll stare at
Ramen Noodles, the Laker is At least, that is what they that board like you're starving to
there. claim, but I think they're lying. death and you're afraid it is go-
.A When your roommate decides Who could cry for a sizzling sal- ing to walk away with your din-
Welcome to the end of first term
to experiment in the culinary arts ad? I could see crying over ner. By Meghan Smith
them for granted. There is always aren't the most important part
and the resulting green goo has brcadsticks with melted provo- Sure, we go to the Laker for Contributing writer a time when quarrels have to be of taking a class. To me, it's been
started to take over the kitchen- lone cheese and marinara sauce, the food, but that's not the only put aside. Everyone needs a help- more important to enjoy the ex-
i i i i
ette, the Laker is there. maybe, but not a salad. reason. The Laker is virtually the perience. I like all my classes and
It'sfinallyhere; the end of the inghand sometimes, and it turned
How many students' lives have The Laker went smoke free only place on campus that stu- first term. I still can't believe I out those hands were my room- I feel that as long as I can carry
been saved by the meal exchange two years ago, and I have mixed dents can go and just hang out. made it out alive. I never would mates. Sure we fought, but that on a conversation about the in-
program? I remember, back in emotions about that. I know a Where else on campus can you have expected all the things I'd is what being a roommate is all formation it doesn't matter what
my freshman year, sitting in die lot of smokers, and I have to get some deep fried junk food learn in my first few months at about. grade I get on the test/
dorm's TV lounge with my pity them because they cannot and just talk with a bunch of college. Considering the majori- • I learned that sometimes • Most importantly, I've
friends trying to resolve the age get their mid-meal nicotine fix. friends? ty of the things I learned weren't things aren't going to go my way. learned I don't know everything.
old debate: the Cafe, the Laker, Of course, it is not a lot of fun Speaking of big groups, have in the classroom. I've never felt comfortable ac- I will be the first to admit that
or pizza? to walk through clouds of you ever noticed that no matter someone is more experienced
• I've learned that no one cepting this until this year. There than me. I feel that the only way
Pizza, we would decide, was smoke just for dinner. what time you go down to the cares what you did in high school, are thousands of students here
too expensive. On the other hand, there is Laker, there is always that one good or bad. You could have and if they get to the top before to learn is from experience, and
No one could stand the nothing funnier than watching loud group? You know, the peo- burned down the school and no me then thafs OK. I've still got from the experiences of others.
thought of eating another smokers twitching throughout ple that look like they are going one will ask how or why. College time. I'm not fully versed in the pAs someone famous once said,
French fry. their meal, waiting for their to start throwing mayonnaise is where you get your reputation. ways of college life, but once I "You must learn from the mis-
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friends to get ready to go; it's like packets any minute. I'm not takes of others because there is
So we'd watch the clock tick • On that same note, I've am, world watch out not enough time in life to make
watching birds getting ready to complaining; I've been a part of •I've learned that you can't al-
slowly toward that magical hour learned that everything you do- them all yourself."
that group. Oh, and a word to
of 6 o'clock, and drool like Pav- migrate because they just cannot ing inside this little bubble be- ways get what you want. Irs just
the wise, people, that mayonnaise VGIiile I'm here at college I plan
lov's dogs.' go alone. comes public knowledge. There a way of life. This includes The
I have to admit, my favorite stainsi Laker not having my favorite experiencing as much as I possi-
Well, not really. are times when secrets should
remain secrets. If there is some* special on certain days. bly can while making very few
It's something I've learned to mistakes.
Campus Question: What's yourfavorite Thanksgiving food? thing you don't want one of your
friends to know, don't tell any- deal with. Along with finding out I've made quite a few in these
one, because ultimately it will that it doesn't matter how many first couple months but I've
"Stuffing is the best!" "My favorite is the dark "My favorite food is times I mention it. learned from them all and know
mleaf from the turkey." mashed potatoes and gravyH reach their ears.
-Joshua Cooper, The lights will not go out when better for the future. With all I
freshman -Connor Burke, -Jessica Provenzano, • I learned that roommates
I get in bed if my roommate is know now, I am sure that I will
freshman freshman don't have to be your best still working.
survive my future at Mercy-
friends, but even so, don't take I've learned that grades
"My favorite food is roast- "My favorite food is "Mv favorite food is cran- hurst. *
ed turkey!" mashed potatoes with gravy
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-Dan Maranda, berry sauce with hot rolls!

and peas." K My mouth is starting to wa-
freshman -Cassie Smith, ter just thinking about itl"
freshman •Michelle Ellia,
"My favorite food is cran- freshman
berry sauce." "My favorite Thanksgiving
*Grant Meczka, food is crescent rolls." "My favorite is apple pic! »>

sophomore -Brandy Weber, -Matthew Urch,

sophomore freshman

"My favorite is those po- "1 hate all of it. I don't eat "I\ Iy least favonte Thanks-
tatoes cooked in marshmal- Thanksgiving dinner. I'll just giving food is yams|They
lows." %7 > eat a bowl of cereal." look so disgusting!"
-Sarah James, •Courtney Degenhardt, -Stephanie Symosko,
freshman freshman freshman
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NOVEMBER l * 2003
Letter to the editor:
More on the senior class gift
Somehow, I just knew that
someone on the senior gift
committee would have this re-
action. While I acknowledge
•ttd appreciate your response,
I hive to sty that you missed
my point entirely,
I never said that choosing the
senior gift was easy. I merely
suggested a way to make the
process more responsive to the
senior class. The committee
maybe comprised of members
from our class, but that doesn't
automatically make them rep-
resentative of us. As far as I'm
aware, there were noflyersask-
ing seniors to join the commit-
tee, nor were there mass emails
asking for input. How do peo-
ple join die committee, anyway?
Considering that the senior
gift has already been an-
nounced, I suppose that is a
moot point, isn't it?
As for the gifts themselves, I
am sure that a lot of thought
went into them. You stated my
point when you said "many stu-
dents may not even realize [the
Rock] won first place in the
Monument Builders of North
America 2002 Design Con-
test"
You are right.
Many students don't know.
The gifts are chosen to dec-
orate various parts of the cam-
No Discussion, No Debate, No Hearing
, ;.- >{ ' . :
Write Truth
Michelle
Stevenson
Imagine being a part of Con-
gress and literally being bullied
by your very own president and
administration to pass a bill with
little review, little time, and per-
haps even little approval;
Imagine being told that if you
voted against it, you would be
considered responsible for any-
thing that went wrong that the
bill would have prevented.
Sounds like a pathetic plot for a
horror film.
jilt's called the Patriot Act, a
complete revision of the surveil-
lance laws of the United States,
passed just 45 days after the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11*.
According to die Bush adminis-
tration, had the bill not been
passed, the members of Con-
gress who voted against it would
be to blame if another terrorist
attack occurred.
Which makes complete sense.
There was no debate, no hear-
ing; the proposed bill went
straight to the floor of the Sen-
ate. The House on the other
hand held a hearing, and
emerged with what they called a
compromise bill. It's now in die
trash along with every other dis-
carded piece of evidence that
would possibly offer a negative
light of the United States gov-
ernment,
According to the American
Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),
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pus and the student body doesn't
know why. Like I said in my
article, I had to ask one of last
year's graduating seniors what
that gift was. It took him a cou-
ple minutes to remember, and
his exact words were "That thing
in the grotto, with the bench."
The committees choose these
decorative gifts with some high
and mighty purpose. Then they
neglect to tell the students, who
are supposed to payforthe thing,
what that purpose is.
Ah yes, the statistics from last
year's donations. I tried to find
the past press releases that you
mentioned, but I couldn't find
diem. Therefore, I must wonder,
how did those statistics break
down? Did each person that do-
nated give around $40? Or, did
a few people give a few massive
donations while the rest gave $5
or $10 out of a sense of loyalty
to the school? Here is the big-
gest question: Did the senior
class know what it was paying
for? | I $ i \ tually provided a real benefit
I ask you that because, as it
turns out, they did not Accord-
ing to Brendan Mahoney, one of
last year's graduates, the money
for last year's gift was collected
before the students were official-
ly told what their gift was sup-
posed to be. I think it is wonder-
ful that they had an incredibly
"Many parts of this sweeping
legislation take away checks on
law enforcement and threaten
the veryrightsand freedoms that
we are struggling to protect"
For instance, Section 215 of
the Patriot Act violates the First,
Fourth and Fifth Amendments
of the Constitution. It "allows
the FBI to force anyone at all -
including doctors, libraries, book-
stores, universities, and Internet
service providers - to turn over
records on their clients or cus-
tomers", according to die ACLU.
No longer will you be notified
if your home, your office, or
your library will be searched.
There will be no knock on the
door, simply pictures taken, and
even the possible loss of random
possessions deemed worthy of
confiscation. They will tell you
about it though, when they get
around to it.
This is yet another example of
the Patriot Act's elimination of
checks and balances. "Notice is
a crucial check on the govern-
ment's power because it forces
the authorities to operate in the
open, and allows the subject of
searches to protect their Fourth
Amendment rights," says the
ACLl * no control over it.
"For example, it (the Fourth
Amendment) allows them to
point out irregularities in a war-
rant, such as the fact that the
police are at the wrong address,
oi that the scope of die warrant
is being exceeded (for example,
by rifling through dresser draw-
ers in a search for a stolen car).
Search warrants often contain
limits on what may be searched,
but when die searching officers
have complete and unsupervised
discretion over a search, a prop-
erty owner cannot defend his or
her rights/' '\
This new tactic for criminal
high turnout, but I think that
the donations speak more to
the quality of the students, rath-
er than the gift.
I stand by my statement that
the gifts of the past few years
have been poindess. Pretty, yes,
but poindess. They were given
to the campus, not the school
(and there is a difference).
The gifts serve no purpose
other than to make die cam-
pus look pretty, just like the
trees that get moved every few
months, and the flowers that
are planted the week before
Parent's Weekend that die the
week after.
There is already enough
money going toward Mercy-
I hurst beautification.
However, I must say that I
was glad to learn that this year's
committee had the same view
as I on this topic.
I was thrilled to discover that
this year's gift, the renovation
of the Bnggs picnic area, ac-
for die students. All I can say
is: it is about time. £
You wanted my creativity
and I gave it to you in my arti-
cle, in all of my suggestions
for possible gifts. You'll also
have my money, because this
year's gift isfinallyone worth
paying for. -Ashley DuBose
investigatipn is working wonders
for terrorism. I often keep valu-
able information on foreign in-
telligence in my sock drawer.
The Bush/Ashe ro ft Justice
Department refused to answer
questions about how they were
implementing this new Act when
confronted by the House Judi-
ciary Committee in .June of
2002. The ACLU writes that
"not only has the Bush Admin-
istration undermined judicial
oversight of government spying
on citizens by pushing die Patri-
ot Act into law, but it is also un-
dermining another crucial check
and balance on surveillance pow-
ers: accountability to Congress
and the public."
Protesters are now at risk of
being considered "domestic ter-
rorists," and non-citizens are at
risk of being deported if they're
found supporting a protest In
fact, with "reasonable grounds"
the attorney general can deport
any non-citizen merely due to
suspicion.
Why is it that the government
is giving itself more control and
its very own people, mind you
we live in a democracy that pro-
fesses "rule by die people," have
The ACLU writes that the re-
sult of the Patriot Act "is un-
checked government power to
9
rifle through individuals finan-
cial records, medical histories,
Internet usage, bookstore pur-
chases, library usage, travel pat-
terns, or any other activity that
leaves a record." Comforting I
have a long drawn out history
of overdue books.
Oh, but it gets better, just wait.
Soon enough the Department of
Justice is going to introduce the
Patnot II, a sequel that may be
better off unseen.
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To contact: oplnionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu OPINION
'It's a madjmad, mad, mad world'
I don't understand it- even worth your time.
Has the wodd gone completely I don't know about you, but I
insane now? Pm starting to won
But I Could Be Wrong
get enough drama in my daily life.
der if there are any rational
I don't need to go seek it from
thinking people left in this crazy
an outside source that I barelv
world of ours.
know.
I enjoy an interesting or funny
Here's an idea. Turn off the
bit of news every now and again Jaime
television. Close your copy of
as much as the next person, but Rhine Entertainment Weekly. Talk to your
lately I have been astounded at friends, your family and see what
what we will waste our time fo- they have to say about their lives.
cusing on nowadays. I think you'll find that there is
There is a scandal brewing in enough drama there to tide you
Great B ntain right now. It would of thing all the time.
over for awhile. I don't know
seem that his royal highness, Why? * r
about you, but my friends always
Prince Charles, has got himself We love drama, that's why.
seem to find ways to keep me
into a bit of trouble. The royal We love the productions, the
interested.
family stands to be royally hu- spectacles, that break up the
Shocked and surprised, usual-
miliated. Prince Chades himself monotony of everyday life. We
ly, but interested-
could be ruined, even though he crave it. It's why we watch car
Sometimes, my friends are
denies it. It's quite the story in chases and disaster footage. It's
better than any soap opera...and
British news. why the whole country was so
there are fewer evil twins to get
So, what did he do exactly, you caught up in this whole "Benni- confused over.
fer"fiasco.It was more interest-
ask? As for me, JLo and Ben could
Yeah, that's the thing, you see. ing that our own lives at the time- decide to get married tomorrow,
Drama makes life so much
No one knows. live on during the nightly news.
The royal family and its repre- more exciting It's like an addic- Then while she was coming down
sentatives have refused to tell the tion. the aisle, Jennifer could reveal
This is why we latch onto any
press what the "unspecified in- to the nation that she was actu-
cident" is, so no one really knows story at the sound of the word ally a man and I'm not sure if I
what Prince Charles supposedly "scandal." We will watch in rapt would even tune in.
attention as Martha Stewart is
did. Or didn't do. Whatever. Personally, 1 think Martha
Anyway, all of Britain is a big hauled away in cuffs. We salivate should do some jail time.
at the sight of Enron executives
uproar, however. Prince Charles could have
as they are publicly disgraced.
Ridiculous. been found covered in honey
Can you imagine that? Getting We will even settie for a shot of and shaving cream, waving a
into a fit about something when Madonna without any makeup feather duster with a monkey
you-areri't even sure what hap- on. dressed up like a French maid
pened; when you aren't even Who's silly now? and I'm not sure how much I
sure if it happened at all? We always manage to rational- would really care.
Sounds pretty stupid right? ize it, however, because we need All right. Maybe I would care
'Those silly Brits," you're prob- our drama fix, man. Whoa. a little.
ably saying as you roll your eyes Let me tell you something I'm a closet drama junkie my-
in disgust. about drama, kids. All that stuff self, ft ?
You know what? I agree. I just mentioned? lust don't tell anyone. I
It does sound pretty silly. How- That's not drama wouldn't want the press to find
ever, we Americans do this kind It's petty, stupid and it's not out or anything
The glass is half full
f t
out. All the while I had no clue ning on doing it anytime soon
By Angela Pascoe about what had happened. Then, either.
Contributing writer three months after they had been We have all made our share
secredy seeing each other, the of mistakes and bad choices.
The glass is half full. truth came out. My ex told me Some more than others, but we
This is how I approach many what happened after some care- have all done it at one point in
obstacles and people in my life. fully planned out questions on our life. Therefore, why should
I mean, why shouldn't I trust my part. So right after I talked we come off judging people
someone before they give me to him, I did what any normal right away?
a reason not to? girl would do and I called up my So, to avoid all the pain of
I don't feel that I should keep; friend to ask her if it was true. backs tabbing friends or cheat-
my distance from someone that She said that it was in fact the ing boyfriends, should I just
I could possibly have a close truth and that she did not regret I cons tan dy have my guard up?
relationship with if they have what happened, and that she Trust is sometlung that is easy
not even done anything wrong would do it again if she had the to lose and extremely hard to
yet. However, giving people the chance. gain back.
benefit of the doubt has kicked Some friend, huh? If I kept my distance from
me in the butt more than once. You would think that after all people, would I know anyone?
For example, last year my of that, I would put my guard No, I wouldn't Some may think
best friend and my boyfriend up a little more than it is when it life lived that way is better, but
of four years got together the comes to relationships. No, for I disagree. I really do not un-
day after our break up. To top some reason I still believe that derstand how those kinds of
there is at least a little good in people make it through a day
it off, they hid it from me.
everyone. Well, except for my being so critical. They are so
Then, my 'best friend' con-
tinued to act like nothing had "friend," I haven't spoken to her constantly miserable.
ever happened and we still hung since. I am definitely not plan- \ What does that prove?
e
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BuZz
Elliot's music takes major shift •

NOV. 16. Finger Eleven.
Odeon, Cleveland.
NOV. 20. Marc Broussard
Rosebud, Pittsburgh.
NOV. 20. Paul Oakenfold.
Metropol, Pittsburgh.
NOV. 21. Cradle of Kith,
Type O Negative. Agora
Theater, Cleveland.
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NOV. 22. Staind. Sevendust,
Lo-Pro. A J. Palumbo
Theater, Pittsburgh.
NOV. 22. Bruce Cockburn.
Rosebud, Pittsburgh.
NOV. 24-25. The Clarks.
Nicks Fat City, Pittsburgh
NOV. 25. Rusted Root.
Odeon, Cleveland.
NOV. 26. White Stripes,
Whirlwind Heat. A J.
Palumbo Theatre,
Pittsburgh. Note: Tickets
from August's postponed
show will be honored.
NOV. 26. Paul Fayrewether.
Odeon, Cleveland.
NOV. 28. Martina McBride's
"The Joy of Christmas. 1t i
Tullio Arena, Erie. $40.25,
$30.25. On sale at Tullio
Arena box office,
Ticketmaster outlets, by
phone at 452-4857 or 456-
7070, and online at
www.dcketmaster.com.
NOV. 28. Lonestar, Jimmy
Wayne. Note: Acoustic
show. Lake wood Civic
Auditorium, Lake wood,
Ohio. t ey so that they could tour Japan.
NOV. 28. Ze brahead, Lucky
Boys Confusion. Nick's Fat
City, Pittsburgh.
NOV. 29. The Clarks.
Carnegie Music Hall,
Pittsburgh
NOV. 30. Kom, Offspring,
Adema. Ill Nino, Crystal
Method. CSU Convocation
Center, Cleveland.
The band movesfrom Promise-Ring-Emo to post-rock ethereal sounds
By Julie Segner
Contributing writer
So, this summer I went to see
one of the first emo bands I ever
started listening to way back in
the days of Palling Forward
(Chris Higdon pre-EUiott Hard-
core). Interestingly enough they
played at this creepy Christian
hangout called.. .die Hang Outl
H A ! *• t I
This place exists in a faraway
land called Edinboro and I was
amazed that such a shack in a
hick town could not even mus-
ter the money to pay a band on
Revelation Records to come and
play there.
I have always suspected that
Elliott had a religious connection,
but have never heard any defin-
itive reports. How could a four-
piece from Louisville Kentucky
in the heart of die Bible-belt not
have a religious affiliation?
Luckily for Elliott and myself
(the only fan there that seemed
to appreciate that they were play-
ing) the sound in this shack is
not half-bad. They mosdy stuck
to playing songs from their 2000
release "False Cathedrals/' which
was fine by me because that al-
bum blew my mind away and still
brings a tear to this day
Their set was really tight, which
didn't jive because they looked
bored and distracted. A few
songs peeked in from "Song in
the Air/* but absolutely nothing
from "US- Songs" (no surprises
there.)
They failed to confirm or deny
eady reports about the break-up
but did manage to beg for mon-
What's wrong with that picture,
I ask you? Front man and only
original member, Chris Higdon's
voice is beyond moving on a CD,
and live will give you serious
goose bumps.
I am slowly beginning to be
able to look past the obnoxious,
hip-swinging bass player and see
his talent beyond Elvis-like pel-
vic gyrations. Overall, their on-
stage presence seemed strained
from emo to post-rock.
However, I must say that
"Song in the Air" has not made
the same impact on me as "False
Cathedrals" (which is now
scratched beyond repair due to
countless friends borrowing.)
I think this album lacks cre-
ativity and sounds like someone
told them to clean up their act
Higdon's voice combined with
the ebb and flow of semi-heavy
crescendos that they have lov-
ingly befriended as their trade-
mark sound, I enjoyed hearing
more raw emotion from the
scrawny lead singer. f
"Song in the Air" lost a lot of
that heart-pounding emotion
that caught in my throat on
"False Cathedrals" and begs to
be described as over-produced,
which is a bold statement seeing
as how they had help from a
musical know-it-all, Christian
Frederickson of the Rachel's.
Either wav it doesn't matter
much because shortly after re-
leasing this album the band an-
nounced that they were calling it
quits.
Here's the official statement
from the band: "Over die past
eight years all who have made
Elliott what it is today have seen
many things change.
We've grown along with our
audience and have evolved
finally to our mature form,1
Pnoto courtesy ol www feve'at'onrecords com To be true to what die band
Check out Elliot at www.revelatlonrecords.corn to see the new additions to the band, and its members have stood by,
and to check out some of their new tunes. (art, creation and understanding
of human nature and its
but aside being the only person tour with, but "Song in die Air" The band made a major shift connection with music) it's time
who seemed to have even heard has a good-bottle-of-Cabernet from straight up Promise-Ring- for Elliott to come to an
of Elliott before, they did a great maturity to it that has developed Emo to posraock ethereal end/' t * % * f
job in die *Boro. with time since their relative sounds with layered vocals, re- Th'aWks for playing; you can
On to their newest album, ground-breaking release in 2000. verb, violins and "wads of e- pick your consolation prize up
which I am presuming they'\vere''j '"False Cathedrals" was anoth- bow" on the way out* Overall rating
promoting on the tour but er slap-you-in-the-face album Don't get me wrong, the world 7 I * 1 $
played almost nothing from, that truly seemed to come out according to me, does not need Dance-ability rating, 0 A. this
which was created immediately of nowhere, but has now earned another emo band, but when it CD is meant to be listened to
after the band's return from die my honest respect as a solid, comes to Elliott, they managed after you get your heart broken-
2000*^001 US./European tour overall great album. to pull it off, and I will fondly Indy-meter, 4.5 to 5, Revelation
with the addition of a new bass
I think a writer from look back upon the times that I Records aren't as big as they
player and guitar player.
pitchforkmedia.com said it best actually got to hear Higdon used to be, but you still need to
Granted, "Song in the Air" is fit's perfectly possible that I fig- scream rather than push out the have known emo and the Salva-
chock-a-block full of beautiful don's just now gotten around to vibrato. tion Army dressing room to
violins, pianos, organs and sam- unwrapping those Sigur Ros Although, I have to give it to know these guys.
ples which can be difficult to records he got for his birthday" them for making the brave jump

DEC. 4. Moe. Agora Theater,

Cleveland.
DEC. 4. Donna the Buffalo
with guest Jim Lauderdale.
Beachland Ballroom,
Cleveland.
DEC. 9. "Harry for the
Holidays" with Harry
Con nick Jr. and his Big
Band. Benedum Center,
Pittsburgh. SOLD OUT.
DEC. 9. Irish Tenors. Shea's
Theater, Buffalo.
DEC 10. Dimmu Borgir,
Nevermore, Children of 5.
Bodem. Agora Theatre,
Cleveland.
DEC. 12. Harry Connick J c
Palace Theater, Cleveland.
DEC. 12. Early November,
Count the Stars, Copeland.
Agora Ballroom, Cleveland.
DEC. 13. Type O Negative,
George M! review: Upcoming! PAC events
Play proves to be huge success
By Meghan Sullivan
Contributing writer
This past weekend was the
Erie Playhouse's latest produc-
tion, "George M. * J Bj
This musical is written about
George M. Cohan. It entails sto-
ries about his life, his loves, and
his acting, producing, and direct-
ing career, The songs are all well-
known, patriotic tunes such as
"You're A Grand Old Flag" and
"Give My Regards to Broad*
way." $ that was featured in "George M"
The show starred Dan Mifk-
ovic as George M. Cohan^the
famous song and dance man.
He plays his character as like-
able, with his head in the clouds,
always searching for a new
dream. Mifkovic displays a great
By Emily Crofoot
Arts and Entertainment editor
forming career on the Erie Stage
as Josie Cohan, George's talent-
ed sister. Kilroy was definitely
the show stealing actress in this
musical. She lights up the stage
with every entrance.
Her strong tap skills are shown
off during this production as she
dances sweetly across the scenes,
• Moskowitz's quest to find out www.paramountclassics.com/
drawing the mainfocuswith her
vibrant vitality. She was last seen
performing in last year's musi-
cal theatre production of "Nun-
sense," where she starred at the
Mother Superior.
Another Mercvhurst student
was freshman marketing major
Marann Curtis who was in the
ensemble.
The Erie Playhouse took a
unique turn with how they ran
the show. Thev decided to be
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the singular bond literature can Friedmans" will be playing at
create among; straneers. For
more information about the
[On Wednesday, Nov. 12, at film, go to: www.stonereader.net
the PAC. In Andrew jarecki's
devastating documentary, a
Long Island family is torn to
2 p.m. and 8 p.m., "Stone Read- • O n Wednesday, Nov. 19, at shreds by^spectacular^child
er" will be playing at the PAC. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., "Man on the abuse charges.
Filmmaker Mark Moskowitz Train" will be playing at the PAC But who were die real crimi-
finally reads a critically ac- Patrice Leconte's "Man on the nals - Arnold and Jesse Fried-
claimed novel he bought back Train" is a beguiling little dream man or the cops, prosecutors
in 1972, and then discovers about friendship, fate and regret, and shrinks? For more infor-
that both the book and the au- spun with the confidence of a mation about the film, go to:
thor have long since vanished. master storyteller. For more in- wwwcapturingthefiaedmans.com/
Stone Reader documents formation about diefilm,go to: main.html.
Admission for all movies is
why As he solves the mystery, man/* $5 for adults, $4 for seniors,
the twists and turns of the jour- • O n Wednesday, Nov. 26, at $4 for youth under 15, and
ney reveal something more - 2 p.m. and 8 pin., "Capturing the free for Mercyhurst students.
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Ballroom, Cleveland.
DEC. 13. Oak Ridge Boys.
Shea's Theater, Buffalo.
DEC. 14. David Copperfield.
Warner Theater, Erie. Note:
Shows at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
$47.75, $35.75, $25.75. On
sale at Tullio Arena box
office, Ticketmaster outlets,
present. The real George M.
Cohan did so many things in his
lifetime. He was an actor, a sing-
er, a producer, and a director.
He would have to have as much
energy as Mifkovic portrayed
just to keep him goingl
This production included a few
of Mcrcyhurst's students, in-
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ARTS&
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Kila rocks with unforgettable performance
By Piotr Wolinski listen to tribal-Celtic tunes, and not as some classical music .can
Contributing writer lots of exotic percussion instru- uplift you..; we try to pick some
ments. notes that can do that, so there
The performance was not only is purpose in that way,
Have you ever felt like drink- interesting, but joyful and fresh musically I suppose."
ing a pint of Guinness instead because Kila presented their new And still many feel that Kila is
of sitting in the library and study- album "Luna Park." Just look at an excellent band. Michael
ing for finals? . the credits on die cover of CD Fuhrman, President of the PAC
Well, this feeling would certain- — Kila is thanking some unusual agrees. *
ly intensify after attending the people, like The Emerging Shout Furhman felt that Kila would
performance of Kila at the Man, or Big Chi^f Random be a good band to bring to Mer-
Mary D'Angelo Performing Qiaos. cyhurst after hearing them.
Arts Center on Friday, According to the track credits, "Irish music lends itself to a lot
Nov. 7. unusual instruments and effects of different types of music,* so
Kila is a one-of-a-kind band, used by the members of the I thought this would be a good
playing music that resembles Irish group included "acoustic ca- group to bring into a college en-
folk. ' • tarrh," "biscuit horn," "shouts" vironment, to draw in Mercy-
A group of seven individuals, and "hand-held hi-hat." hurst students," he said.
great musicians, poets, writers, When asked about the creat- Furhman wants Kila to change
and* even a physiotherapist give ing process, Brian Hogan, mem- the opinion of die theater for
a unique, brand new meaning to ber of Kila explains that, "Some- students.
Irish uillean pipes, tin whistles and Piotr Wolinskl/Con tnbuting photographer times it is very frustrating, so it's With Kila and other perfor-
traditional melodies. Kila played at the PAC on Friday, Nov. 7 and played songs from their newest album, not always going to be joy, but mances, hopefully more stu-
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"I would describe our music 'Luna Park. the intensity perhaps is joy. dents will see that the PAC is
as contemporary Irish music or If you have that in your head more exciting than boring
lusty world music but with Irish own. and America. explains. "Celebration of music all the way through to the end, And if vou still say that Irish
background," bass player Brian Currently, Kila is working on What is music of Kila all we are listening to and enjoy. just remember that at the end music is boring, then...well...
Hogan admits. "We absorb all the its sixth record, gaining more and about? "Celebration" Rossa O Inclusiveness" you want it to be joyful. "Tog e go bog e!
music, and use it to create our more recognition both in Europe Snodaigh, one founder of Kila Kila gives the opportunity to It is not very uplifting, it is

Napster: all new, all legal tions.

By Lindsay Kezlarian
Contributing writer
A new score has been settled
in the ongoing file-swapping sa-
gas of the modern technology
age — Students: 1; Napster: 1. Can
it be? Was there actually an agree-
mentr
Yes, my penniless fellow mu-
sic lovers, there could be a light
on the horizon
There is a new deal made by
the Napster online music store
and Pennsylvania State Univer-
sity that will permit students to
a<
tfess the N^ster^sery^e, fer:
f r c
* * it *;
The deal is a part of the con-
tinuing efforts by universities to
find legal alternatives tofileshar-
ing
I can almost see the glimmer
of light in all college students'
eyes nation-wide as the fear of
being hauled to jail for download-
ing the latest Outkast single di-
minishes.
The partnership was an-
nounced last week and is intend-
ed to keep rampant illegal file-
sharing at bay while still allowing
students to listen to music, all for
free. <?
The first stage of this plan will
be implemented next semester
when 18,000 students will gain
access to the service.
Later the service will be eX-
As of this fall, Napster Is available on a trial basis to Penn
State students.
tended to all students and staff.
In an mtv.com report, Penn State
President Graham Spanier said,
"This will be the first step in a
new, legal approach designed to
meet student interest in getting
extensive digital access to music.
We have already set up student
focus groups at Penn State who
have been testing the Napster
service. We will essentially deploy
thousands of testers in the spring
semester to use this program and
give us feedback before we roll
it out for even wider student use
Photo courtesy of www napsie*corr>
in the fall of 2003."
Finally a step in the right di-
rection, no? Well, don't be jump-
ing for joy yet. It's not as com-
pletely free as it used to be back
in the good old beginning days
of Napster.
Thefile-sharingservice, which
ordinarily costs $9.95 per month,
gives the students the ability to
stream an unlimited number of
songs from Napster's library of
more than 500,000 songs as well
as being able to download any
song with limited playback op-
The downloaded songs may be
played on up to three personal
computers and are accessible
both online and off for a limit-
ed amount of time. Songs may
be burned to CDs or transferred
to a portable digital-music play-
er, like Napster's own player, for
99 cents apiece.
Basically, songs can be down-
loaded and listened to on com-
puters only for a restricted
amount of time.
So if you're dying to have your
favorite Prince album on a
burned CD, it may just be cheap-
er to go out and buy the real
thing or suffer on your tiny [Com-
puter speakers.
Napster, as well as the entire
music industry, hopes that by
introducing college students to
legal yet more restricted meth-
ods of obtaining music they will
carry on the habit when they
graduate from their universities,
and continue purchasing songs
online instead of downloading
them.
Then again, by the time cur
rent students leave school, the
online music scene might be
completely different from what
it is today.
Who knows? Hie next battle
might just be over downloading
songs as ring tones on cellular
phones. Get your checkbooks
ready.
Rock Down Broadway at Playhouse
The Composer/Lyricist con-
cert season is well underway
at the Erie Playhouse and the
next concert features songs
from shows that have
"rocked" Broadway over the
years. From "Bye Bye Bird-
ie" to "Rent" the theatre will|
be jumpin.'
As always, David Matthews
will host the evening with An-
drew Rainbow at die piano as-
sisted by Bob Martin on bass
and Jim Griffey on drums.
The evening will highlight
songs from "Mama Mia,"
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Rent," "Bye Bye Birdie,"
"Grease," "Chess," " Fhe Mag-
ic Show," "The Wiz," "Hair-
spray," "Aida" and more.
Audiences will be rocking to
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JLAKER
SPORTS To contact: sportsmerciad@morcyhurst.edu

Football] w i n s 17-10 over W a y n e up the first down and run down

By Ryan Palm
Contributing Writer
Luckily for die Lakers, things
don't always finish as they Itart
Mercyhurst rebounded from a
tough start to defeat the Wayne
State 17-10 on Saturday Nov. 8,
in front 1,20b very cold fans.
From the looks of the first two
kickoffs, it looked as if it was
going to be a very long day for
the Lakers.
On die opening kickoff, Lak-
er sophomore Mario Tullis fum-
bled the football and it was re-
covered by Wayne State defend-
er Demetrius Hallums at the
Mergyhurst 24 yard line.
The defense stood strong and
was able to force the Warriors
to attempt a field goal.
Greg Gundersongs kick from
19 yards out was good, putting
Wayne State ahead eady with a
3-0 lead ? »S
On the ensuing kickoff, Mer-
cyhurst return man Rob Keefe
fumbled the football, and it was
again recovered by Wayne
State.
A few plays later Mercyhurst
lineman Terrance Patrick forced
a fumble which was recovered
by Mike Cikra.
Both teams played sloppy foot-
ball in the first quarter, with the
two combining for five fumbles,
three of which caused change of
possession.
Once the teams got adjusted
to the cold and settled in, it
turned out to be a very close
game, both on the field and on
paper.
State
the clock, giving Mercyhurst the
win. \
Adams ended up with a career
day, rushing for 141 yards on 27
carries and a touchdown.
Nowling also had a successful
day carrying the ball, adding 54
yards on just 10 carries and add-
ing a touchdown.
Senior wide receiver Brad Th-
ompson ended his career on a
good note, making three recep-
tions for 50 yards.
Wayne State used three quar-
terbacks in the games, with Chad
Blair being the most successful
going 13-24 for 122 yards, with
a touchdown and an intercep-
tion.
Craig Duppong led the War-
riors in rushing, gaining 79 yards
on 20 carries.
The game was the last home
game for the seniors, and what
a way to gp out jg^
"It was great to go out with a
win at home since it's our last
game here ever," said senior de-
fensive tackle Mike McQuillan,
"Next week's game is huge, be-
cause ifwe win we willfinishwith
JodyMelto/Phoio Editor a winning record, something
Justin Adams nearly escapes from a Wayne State defender in a 17*10 win at home.
which hasn't happened since Pve
Mercyhurst got on the board Scanlon made a 29-yard field tied at 10-10. to punt, and junior Jason Staley been here/*
when freshman quarterback Jeff goal, giving the Lakers more The Lakers punted on their partially blocked the punt, which With the victory the Lakers
Nowling scored on a five yard breathing room at 10-3. next two possessions, and Wayne ended up going only 12 yards. move to 5-5 overall, while being
touchdown run. The Warriors were far from State had the ball with about 5:00 Two plays later Mercyhurst 4-5 in the Great Lakes Intercol-
Freshman Phil Scanion added giving up as they came back and left in the game. running back Justin Adams ran legiate Conference.
the extra point giving the Lakers scored early in the fourth quar- On what was probably the de- 40 yards for the score, putting Wayne State fell to 3-7 over-
a 7-3 lead. ter, as Wayne State quarterback fensive play of the game, Mer- the Lakers up 17-10. all, and 2-7 in the GLLAG
The Laker defense again Chad Blair connected with re- cyhurst senior lineman Mike The defense would come up Mercyhurst travels to Hillsdale
played great, as they gave the ceiver Michael Griffie on a 43- McQuillan ran down Blair and clutch again, forcing Wayne State next Saturday, Nov 15, with kick-
offense the chance to pull yard score. stopped him a yard short of the to punt with only 2:13 left in the off scheduled for 2:30 pjn.
ahead. Gunderson added the impor- first down. game. The game is the final for the
Mercyhurst scored again when tant extra point to make the game The play forced the Warriors The offense was able to pick football season.

4
No Mercy' Club formed for fans
By Courtney Nicholas
Features Editor
Do you like to attend sporting
events?
Are you looking for a club with
a lot of enthusiasm?
If you answered yes to these
questions the *No Mercy* Club
is for you. \ ^ working even harder.
The Sports Business Club has
partnered with the Spirit Club to
form the *No Mercy Club'.
"I went around at Club Fair
trying to get other clubs involved.
r;The Spirit Club was really in-
terested in supporting the 'No
Mercy* Club.
V They are also trying to work
Tracy Heranic, the president,
discussed possible strategies.
"We were excited about getting
funding from Mercyhurst Stu-
dent Government and she was
excited about the spirit club hav-
ing something to support," Jeff
Meeson, president of the Sportj
Business Club said.
Meeson is working with Jessi-
ca Lamb and Meghan Kist, who
are serving as Co-Vice Presi-
dents, and Eamon Fitzpatrick,
who is serving as secretary
The officers are working with
many sponsors to make the club
a reality.
They are being supplied with
T-shirts from Silk Screen Unlim-
ited.
Other sponsors are Mercy-
hurst Student Government.
Volleyball beats
Ashland in final
game of season
Mercyhurst defeated Ash-
land 3-2 Saturday, November
8. The scores were 30-12, 26-
30, 25-30, 30-20 and 15-11
Mercyhurst finished the sea-
son 16-15 overall and 5-12 in
the Great Lakes Intercolle-
giate A till e tic Conference
(GLIAQ while the Eagles end-
ed up 7-22 and 3 14.
m hurst team this year-
* > • *
*,-«.
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Now fans like these can join the 'No Mercy' Club.
T.G.I Fridays, Star 104, and
Patti's Pizza.
Pattt's Pizza is the main spon-
sor, thus naming the club The
Patti's Pizza *No Mercy* Club.
Graphic Design students
helped with the design of the T-
shirts for the club.
Mcsson and Lamb want to
extend an invitation to all stu-;
dents to participate in the club.
"Right now the club is small.
We arc looking forward to hav-
ing many students participate
with the club at sporting events
Club hockeyfback on track
By Matt Jackson
Contributing Writer
It was a bittersweet weekend the net in the 7-3 loss.
for the Mercyhurst Lakers Club
Hockey team.
The Lakers went 1-1 with a dis- came back the next night look-
appointing loss to Rochester on ing like a completely different
Friday nigh r and then came back team in an 8-2 victory over Le-
with a win in convincing fashion fcgh
over Lehigh I diversity.
* *
• r % the team.
f *H
.i
on campus," Messon said
There will be many events for
the 'No Mercy' Club. | sitting are roped off. The club
There are nine events that the
club will be participating in.-
They will only participate in those
nine sporting events.
Once the club gets off its feet
the student chairs from Student
Activities Committee will en-
dorse the club by sending e-mails
and promoting the schedule.
The club is planning a Snow
Softball game tournament in Jan-
uary.
on Friday night as Mercyhurst^
offense didn't have die same en-
ergy and freshman goalie Dan
Larue wasn't the same behind
The loss didn't stay on Mercy-
hurst's minds too long. They
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Former Division I player
8th-ranked women's hockey
improves recordfto 6-1-1
By Amanda Harnocz
Contributing Writer
The women's hockey team is
eight games into their season
already. 7 coming players.
After losing a good amount
of seniors and captains from
last year's team, the team is
I Last year's teamfinishedwith
an overall record of 25-8-1. An
outstanding record that placed
Mercyhurst tenth in Division I
play
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This year's? team is trying to
improve last year's record.
together as a team and learn to
play with the many new, young,
inexperienced freshmen.
Head coach is Michael Sisti.
•
Assistant coaches are Maria
Jody MeUo/Photo Editor
Lewis, Kate Fennessey, and
John Marchctti.
"We have a banner and the pSisti is in his eleventh year
sections where students will be coaching for Mercyhurst.
This year will be his fifth year
is totally student run/' Meeson as head coach. Sisti has been
said. named Great Lakes Women's
<c
We are hoping that the atmo- Hockey Association (GLWHA)
sphere will keep student coming coach of the year in 2002.
back to th<? events the *No Mer- He was also named College
cy' Club participate in," Lamb Hockey of America (CHA)
said. coach of the year in 2003.
If yoti have any questions While Sisti has worked hard
about the club activities or fu- with his team on the ice athlet-
ture events, please contact Jeff ically he has also improved the
Meeson at teams work off the ice.
jmeeso96@me rcyhurst.edu. He has improved the team's
schedule t record, and competi-
tion and has brought a great
deal of class to the program.
But, he has also coached a
chipped in with multiple assists team who, foi foui years now;
in both games for the Lakers. has had a cumulative grade
Though the Lakers Club point average of 3.0 and above.
Hockey team has struggled with Assistant coach Lewis is in her
inconsistencies throughout die fourth year. ^ will start at lp.m
year it appears that they are re- Both Lewis and Sisti welcome
bounding andfinallygetting on their new partners, Fennessey
track. V and Marchetb to the Mercy-
! lub hockey has 4 games re-
maining before Thanksgiving
break and they are looking t<
improve their overall record tt • • • A C T N O
This year's coaching staff
added eleven new players to
The coaches have very high
expectations for all eleven in-
Junior, forward Teresa
Marchese-Del Monte is caus-
ing a stir for the program.
She is a transfer from Niaga-
ra University who had 34 goals,
42 assists over two vears and
72 games.
Freshman year Teresa was
named 2001 -2002 Eastern Col-
lege Athletic Conference
(ECAC) rookie of the year.
She was also awarded with
the 2002-2003 CHA second
team her sophomore year.
In this league she finished
second in conference scoring.
Just recently, Mercyhurst im-
proved their record to 6-1-1 on
Nov. 9 against Pindlay.
Mercyhurst who is ranked
eighth right now rallied three
goals in the third period for the
win. 1
Scorers were junior, forward
Chrissy Yule, junior forward
Sara McDonald, and freshman
forward Stefanie Bourbeau.
Sophomore forward, Amiee
Collins scored her first goal of
the season in the first period.
Senior forward Jessica
Dillabough scored the team's
second goal in the second quar-
ter. X *
This win was the fourth game
added to Mercyhurt's winning
steak.
The Hockey team will next
play on Nov. 15 and 16 at
home against Wayne State.
The Nov. 15 game will start
at 2 p.m. and the Nov. 16 game
f
Following that game they will
face Colgate the next weekend
in two home games.
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Senior Jenn Barba led the
team with 20 kills and 6 total
blocks while teammate Lynd-
si I lughes added 16 kills, and
digs. Sophomore Kari
Qapham registered 50
The first game was extremely Shane Relihan led all scores with 7-7 overall.
disappointing for the Lakers be- a hat trick. This team has dominated the
th
cause of the previous game's Senior forward Chris Danna
result against the same Roches- was nght behind him in the ef-
ECHL in the past and looks to
do so again this year after a
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SPORTS
Men hockey beats Army UConn
^ Daniel Brackenridge/Contribufing Phcxographer
Scott Reynolds crashes the net looking for a loose puck.
Reynolds scored one goal and two assists against UConn.
By Matt Jackson
Contributing Writer
The Mercyhurst men's hock-
ey team had a satisfying week-
end with victories over confer-
ence opponents on consecutive
nights.
The Lakers defeated Army in
a packed home game on Friday
night by the final score of 7-2.
They then returned to their
home ice to pull off an unbe-
lievable 6-5 comeback win over
the UConn Huskies.
Junior forward David Wrigley
led an offensive explosion by
scoring four goals.
Wrigley became the first play-
er since Kevin McKinnon in
1995 to score four goals in a sin-
gle game.
Wrigley started the scoring for
the Lakers nine minutes into the
first period with a goal to notch
Women's soccer beats Gannon l-o
By Amanda Harnocz
Contributing Writer
The women's soccer team con-
cluded their season on Nov. 9.
The team has come a long way
since their first game on Aug. 29.
The season started off a little
awkward but after the team be-
gan to work together, everything
fell into place.
Mercyhurst played Gannon on
Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. on Tullio Field.
This game went into overtime.
Mercyhurst ended up beating
Gannon 1-0.
This was the last game in the
2003 season for both teams.
The first time Mercyhurst
played Gannon it was a 0-0 tie.
Every time they have met each
other on the field, Mercyhurst
has won all 18 times.
Julie Brickman, junior defend-
er for the Lady Lakers, scored
Mercyhurst's game winning goal.
Hurst hosts NCAA soccer playoffs
Field changed to Gannon due toforecastedfield conditions
By Ryan Palm
Contributing Writer
Nothing will get you warmed
up better for a soccer match than
knowing that you're playing for
the championship.
That is usually the case, but on
the night of Nov. 8, things were
a little bit different.
Playing with the temperature
in the 2 0 \ the Mercyhurst Lak-
ers defeated the Gannon Gold-
en Knights 2-1 in front of 700
very cold fans.
Things were looking good ear-
ly for the Hurst, as freshman
midfielder lason Pedra scored
on an unassisted goal at 20:41.
It was Pcdra's eighth goal of
the season and gave the Lakers
a 1 -0 lead. L to be the eventual game winner,
The lead would not last long
though, as Gannon's Jonathan
Brickman scored unassisted at
34:11, with his fourth goal on the
season tying the game at 1-1.
The game would stay tied for
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the score at 1-1.
He went on to score two goals
in the second, one on a power
play, and added one in the third
to complete the four-goal night-
Mercyhurst pulled ahead 2-1
after the first period of play off
of freshman forward Kyle
Gourgon's first career goal.
Wrigley scored his next two
goals to help the Lakers start to
pull away with a 4-1 lead after
two periods of play.
The Lakers did not ease up
though as sophomore forward
Scott Reynolds scored a goal just
19 seconds into the third peri-
od,, and junior forward Rich
Hansen added a goal ,to go along
with Wrigley's fourth, to finish
the Lakers* scoring at seven. \
Sophomore goalie Andy
Franck had a stellar perfor-
mance stopping 21 of 23 shots
and kept the Army team score-
less on eight power play chanc-
Julie Brickman plays the ball upfield.
This was Brick man's third goal
of the year.
The Lakers' goal was scored
off of a Mercyhurst corner kick,
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Junior Mike Blvthe I
the rest of the first half and
much into the second period,
until the Lakers were, able to
break through. Junior Mike
Blythe continued to be on fire
as he scored unassisted off a re-
bound with just over 17:00 left
in the match.
Blythe's 16th goal would prove
but the game was far from over
at this point, fiE?
The Knights wouldn't give up,
as the game got exciting in the
final minute.
Morgan Knipe's header off a
THEMERC1AD
Above: Rich Hansen pursues a UConn player In a 6-5 win comeback win. Hansen scored the game-winner late In
overtime. Hansen now has 3 goals and 3 assists for a total of 6 points.
es.
The loss dropped Army to 2-
2-1 overall and 1-1-1 in confer-
ence play.
The game held on Saturday
night against UConn proved to
be a much harder path to victo-
ry for the Lakers, but also
showed just how much heart the
team has.
Trailing 4-1 late in the game,
Mercyhurst brought their always
reliable goalie Andy Franck into
the game.
This proved to be the spark
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Brickman was about 30 yards
away when she attempted and
made her shot past Gannon's
goal keep.
corner kick with 41 seconds left
was knocked away by Mercy-
hurst goalkeeper Mart)' Ruber-
Gannon had another corner
kick 20 seconds later, and this
time Sam Kingston's header
sailed over the top of the goal.
The clockfinallyhit zeros and
the Lakers escaped with a win
thanks to keep plays by Rubcrry
and the rest of the Mercyhurst
defense.
With the win the Lakers now
share the Great Lakes Intercol-
legiate Athletic Conference
Championship with Gannon,
with both teams compiling 4-1
records in the conference.
Mercyhurst has either won
outright or shared the champi-
onship every year since joining
the conference in 1995.
Blythe has been playing great
as of late, scoring eight goals in
the last four games, including
three game-winners.
He was named the Mercy-
hurst Male Athlete of the Week
that would help ignite a Mercy-
hurst Laker come from behind
victory/The Lakers would out-
score the Huskies 4-1 in the fi-
nal 21 minutes of the contest to
force overtime.
Goals by Dave Borelli, Peter
Rynshoven, Scott Reynolds, and
Rich Hansen helped in the final
surge by the Lakers.
It looked as if the overtime
would be finished quickly when
Wrigley was awarded a penalty
shot for the Lakers just 12 sec-
onds into the period.
H am mill, Gannon's goalie, had
an outstanding game with 10
saves.
Hammill also did a great job
in keeping Lisa Casement, lead-
ing freshman scorer from put-
ting any balls in the net.
Most teams have been unable
to accomplish that.
Freshman goal keep for Mer-
cyhurst, Karen Eade, had four
saves for the win and a shut-out
to give her and the team a total
of four shut-outs..
Mercyhurst ended up out-
shooting Gannon 26-9.
The Lady Lakers also had a 6-
2 advantage on corner kicks.
The team's hard work during
this game and the entire year al-
lowed them to end up with a
record of 10-5-2.
Gannon dropped to 2-16.
Mercyhurst finished the 2003
season with a record of 5-1-1 in
GL1AC play.
for this past week, and for the
past two weeks has been named
"GLIAC Player of the Week."
Head coach Keith Cammidge
has been very happy with the
team's play as of late, "We are
very pleased to have the oppor-
tunity to host the tournament, as
this has been a massive rebuild-
ing year for us, with fourteen new
people in the program."
Because Mercyhurst is ranked
first in the Great Lakes region,
they earn home-field advantage
for the NCAA Playoffs, and will
host the regional tournan^nt at
the Gannon University soccer
field.
The first game of the tourna-
ment is taking place on Thurs-
day Nov. 13, when Ashland and
Findlay face off, with the win-
ner playing Mercyhurst in the
regional championship game on
Saturday at 1 p.m.
The field has been changed
from North Bast to Gannon due
to expected bad weather that
would cause field problems.
?
He was denied, however, and
the two teams went on to battle
back and forth until thefinalgoal
of the game was scored.
Hansen scored the game win-
ner for the Lakers with only one
minute remaining in the contest.
Hanson put the puck to the
front of the net in a flurry of
action in the UConn zone.
The UConn goaltender ap-
peared to have saved the shot
but Referee Gary Hughes award-
ed the goal to Hansen claiming
that the UConn goalie had saved
Rower's endure more
than imost- realize?
By Amanda Harnocz
Contributing Writer
ESPN magazine fully de-
scribes the exertion that row-
ers endure:
"The athlete's anaerobic
threshold, the point at which the
body's muscles have exhaust-
ed their oxygen store and start
burning other fuel/'
For regular folks, reaching
that threshold is quitting time;
anaerobic work is 19 times
harder than aerobic work.
But rowing is all about hard-
er. Elite rowers fire off the start
at sprint speed — 53 strokes
per minute.
With 95 pounds of force on
the blade end, each stroke is a
weightlifter*s power clean.
Rowers cross their anaerobic
threshold with that first stroke.
Then there are 225 more to the
finish line.
Rowing strains just about ev-
ery muscle in the body, specif-
ically the back muscles, quads,
and calf muscles.
Ninety-five percent of the
muscles in a rower's body are
used.
Freshman Lucille Murphy
who has been rowing for six
years, says that she spends 25
hours a week practicing and
conditioning.
"There are optional 5K runs
on Monday morning and prac-
tice on the water at noon."
Lucille also mentioned that,
"if we have a meet, there is
more than 25 hours of time
spent with rowing. It depends
on distance, but a lot of my
time is spent with rowing."
Unity and communication arc
key factors in rowing.
Freshman Carrie Marts men-
tioned that a strong point of
the team is that, "for being rel-
atively small in size we are com-
peting with girls that generally
have a height advantage and we
race against tough Division I
schools and still do well."
Murphy exclaimed, "Com-
munication is huge!"
Marts added, "If there is
even miscommunication with
time and one rower doesn't
Ishow up, all eight rowers can
NOVEMBER 12,2003
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the puck behind the goal line.
Power play opportunities
proved to be the big difference
for Mercyhurst as they convert-
ed 3-7 and at the same time
stopped UConn at 0-3,
The win improves the Lakers
record to 4-1 -0 overall and 3-0-
0 in AHA play \
The Huskies dropped to 2-4-
1 and 1-2-1 respectively.
Mercyhurst will next compete
in home games against confer-
ence foe Holy Cross on Nov. 14
and 15.
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Lucille Murphy
not participate and we lose our
boat fee."
Rowers keep going even in
the freezing rain. As long as
there isn't lightning and thun-
der and the water hasn't fro-
zen over yet, they keep prac-
ticing and working hard.
Rowing is a year round sport.
As soon as the water freezes
they practice inside until the
spring when the water level is
safe enough to row in.
The women's rowing team
also has a new goal each week.
It changes from speed, to
power, to length. |*
Murphy's personal goal is to
make weight and varsity in the
spring.
Just recently on Oct. 26, the
women's team had an event
held away at Elkhart, Ind.
Mercyhurst came in fourth
place at the Head of the Elk.
Forty four teams participat-
ed in this event.
There were a lot of high
placements even in the novice
rowing section.
Murphy and her seven, team-
mates placed seventh in their
open boat race.
The next race will be the Dual
Meet on Oct. 27. \
Time and place is still to be
announced.
From now until the Dual
Meet the rowers will be in win-
tcr training because it is a year
round sport.
The Lakers will host their an-
nual Mercyhurst Invitational
on Findley Lake in New York.
This event won't be until
April 10.