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The area starts with 3924 and for sophomores. area is key to making friends.
3926 Briggs Avenue and runs Assistant Director of Resi- “We know all the people,” he
north to 611 and 613 E. 38th dence Life and director of the said. “You get more friendships
St. sophomore area Sean O’Neill that way.”
Ross said the Residence Life said North Briggs will branch off Sophomore Paige Nelson Many students, however, are
Office has worked on the almost- of the freshman-area model. agreed. By Abby Grasinger unsatisfied about parking.
complete project since 2003. “We have to look at sopho- “In the (sophomore) area, you Staff writer “Mercyhurst police and safety
Ross noted the reason for the mores from a developmental find more people who have the should be taking care of the
area’s creation is due to the needs perspective,” said O’Neill. same classes as you,” she said. The City of Erie has begun violations because we are stu-
of sophomores. Ross said the area is split into Sophomore Maeve McGoff ticketing cars parked illegally on dents of this college” said senior
“A lot of research shows that upper sophomore area and lower said she does not agree with Briggs and Lewis avenues. Natalie Canikk.
students in their sophomore year sophomore area due to its size. sophomore housing. Warnings were placed on cars Students are also finding the
still need a lot of help,” he said. He also said each area is assigned “I like it, but it makes me violating traffic and safety laws regulations such as the switching
Ross emphasized that the a hall director similar to the feel more watched because you last week to prepare students. of vehicles from one side of the
second year of college is a big freshman area. go outside an apartment and “We placed them so students road to the other on Tuesdays.
transition from freshmen resi- Ross said he wants North the RAs are there,” she said. are wary of signs,” said Mercy- Senior Kevin Burns finds the
dence halls to upperclassmen Briggs to become a community “You’re a supposed to feel like an hurst College Police and Safety Tuesday switch annoying.
apartments. away from other upperclass- adult, but I feel more and more Chief Ken Sidun about the “I find it cumbersome to keep
“A lot of places you go from men. watched upon.” warning slips. track of all the violations and
residence hall to residence hall,” “Sophomores lose a sense Ross said the Office of Resi- All tickets carry a fine of $25, schedules,” he said.
he said. “Here it’s to apart- of community moving in with dence Life wants the area to said Sidun. To help avoid a ticket, Sidun
ments.” juniors and seniors,” he said. serve the sophomores. The tickets are issued for viola- said students can park in Anto-
According to Ross, the Resi- “(This area) serves the sopho- “(The sophomore area) is tions such as parking too close nio’s parking lot diagonal from
dence Life Office will assist mores, like the freshmen, inde- easier for sophomores to get to fire hydrants and crosswalks, CVS.
sophomores in the transition by pendently.” the kind of housing they want,” as well as cars parked facing the The lot is free of charge, he
creating resident assistant-led Ross said this year sophomores he said. wrong direction. said.
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Sept. 5, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 9
The Bad
Positive spin on hip-hop WANT TO BE ON TV?
Buffalo Chicken subs, AUDITION
Baja Chicken subs, and all Hurst TV, Channel 19, is looking for talented students to
Marathon to raise money for his
wraps don’t fit on board By Gary Williams host shows and act on Mercyhurst’s own student run
charity, Diddy’s House.
equivalency anymore due Contributing writer television station.
During the aftermath of
to rising dairy and poultry
Hurricane Katrina, some of the Thursday Sept. 13th
prices.
Society has been unrelent- largest contributions came from Hirst 110 8:00 p.m.
less with its attacks on hip-hop the hip-hop community. Or submit a disc or tape to Hurst TV/Communication
Inconsistency in room
music. Mississippi hip-hop artist Department/Hirt Building or e-mail
temperatures keep stu-
An artist named Akon lost a David Banner practically bsheridan@mercyhurst.edu
dents guessing on what to
sponsorship due to supposed stopped promoting his album in
wear to class- a hoodie or
lewd behavior with a minor. order to help the people in the
a bikini?
Oprah Winfrey criticized the areas devastated by Hurricane
language in hip-hop music on Katrina.
Parking, as usual, is hit
or miss.
one of her shows. Al Sharpton
is in on all of the bashing as
Jay-Z did the “Water for Life
Tour” in order to bring potable
BABYSITTER WANTED
well. water to communities around
The Ugly Yet what tends to go unno- the world.
ticed is the amount of philan- There are many other artists
Looking for someone to care for our 5
The computers on the thropy that hip-hop contributes. that have given back to their month old in our home 1 to 2 days a week
first floor of the library Many communities are grateful communities.
rarely work, have fuzzy for the contributions that hip- Hip-hop has definitely made
with some light housekeeping. Must have
screens, and don’t support hop artists have made. a charitable contribution. child care experience and is willing to do
Microsoft Word. There are many examples of I know that some of the
the hip-hop community giving songs have questionable mate-
an occasional weekend. References will be
If you are in Historical back to society. rial in them. required. Must have a car.
Geology and didn’t buy Nelly holds bone marrow There are behaviors that
your books last week, the drives throughout the country. some artists exhibit that is inex-
Pay is negotiable.
bookstore is out of the Snoop Dogg created a youth cusable. If interested, please email at
textbook. football league in Long Beach Yet it is impossible to deny the
California. He even coaches a positive contributions that many
lawpdk@roadrunner.com or 397-1903. An
team in the league. of these artists have made. interview and interactive session with our
Please email any sugge- Florida artist Rick Ross set up So when we all go to judge
tions to opinionmerciad@ charities which provides men- them, let’s do so in a fair and
baby will be necessary prior to approval of
mercyhurst.edu. tors for young people in Miami. just manner. Let’s look at both position.
P. Diddy ran the New York the good and the bad.
Sept. 5, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 13
Volleyball remains strong With that win under their belt, all-tournament team as a result
’Hurst baseball a success
Great Lakes Intercollegiate
By Christine Mersch By Brittany Jackett
the squad looked forward to this of their superb play. Matson Athletic Conference (GLIAC)
Contributing writer Sports editor
past weekend’s tournament, the was named tournament MVP. first team.
Mercyhurst Invitational, where Kubinski felt that the first Espersen, a starting pitcher
The Mercyhurst women’s they hoped to continue their place tournament finish The bright lights, illuminated for Mercyhurst, led the team
volleyball team has a lot of strong start to the season. reflected the hard work that is scoreboard, freshly cut outfield in strikeouts with 69 as well as
things to be proud of, as the They opened the event with being put into practices. grass, cheering adoration of innings pitched (60).
beginning of their 2007 season victories over West Virginia Also adding to the success, she thousands of fans - all of this He also posted the ninth best
has been filled with hard work, Wesleyan 30-18, 26-30 and 30- feels, is the team chemistry. “We and more is part of nearly every ERA in the GLIAC.
solid play, and best of all, 25, and Seton Hill 30-20, 30-28 are playing so well as a team this young boy’s dream – to become As members of their new
rewarding wins. and 30-26. year. We are so much better as a a Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, both Espersen and
Last week, the Lakers provided Leading the team with team then we were last season at player. Lough are making considerable
their fans with a convincing outstanding play were co- this time,” she said. However, each year in the contributions.
home-opening win by beating captain Jenna Matson, Kubinski, “We are getting along well United States only a mere In New York, Espersen is
Indiana (Pa.), in three games, by Butler, and freshman Kendall and it shows on the court.” 10.5 percent of NCAA senior working to distinguish himself
the scores of 30-22, 30-18 and Ashworth. Currently, Mercyhurst is riding baseball players are chosen to as a pitcher; a rather daunting
30-24. The following day, the Lakers a five game winning streak and enter into the elite world of task against a pool of high-
Leading the team with their found themselves victorious stands 8-1 on the season. professional baseball according caliber hitters.
impressive performances were over Holy Family 30-21, 30-21 This weekend they are hosting to NCAA Online. Although his current record
junior Lauren Kubinski, who and 30-26, and W. Va. Wesleyan yet another tournament at the Two of these fortunate, hard- is 0-2, Espersen has four starts
led the team with 17 kills, and 30-14, 30-17 and 30-21, Mercyhurst Athletic Center for working men, David Lough and and eight appearances, during
co-captain Julia Butler, who respectively. what will hopefully be a victory Brian Espersen, were members which he fanned 15 batters.
recorded her third 40-assist Matson, Butler, Kubinski, and filled weekend and another first of the Mercyhurst baseball team With his last game
match of the season. Ashworth were all named to the place finish. for the past two years. approaching this Friday,
This past June, during the Espersen commented on his
Laker sports
Lakers on 5-game
winning streak
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