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NEWS
While the party attracted the communitys attention, the students are being thanked for their respect and cooperation. Police and Safety, along with the help of Erie Police, asked the students to end the party at about 10 p.m. in order to be respectful to the campus community and its neighbors. Campus Chief of Police Robert Kuhn explained they were surprised to see that everyone did not only disperse, but also started to clean. Residents of the Lewis Townhouses grabbed shovels and scooped up the trash. By the next day, Kuhn found a clean Lewis Avenue. I must admit I am impressed with the students behavior and maturity, and I thought it would be nice to let them know that, said Kuhn. Too often students actions are only brought to light when they have done something wrong. Kuhn continued to say that all students Police and Safety had contact with were polite and obedient. Tobin was pleased with the students responsible behavior as well. Im really grateful that students certainly seem to have enjoyed themselves, and Im most grateful that there were no reports of anyone getting hurt, said Tobin. There was a spontaneity to it all that was festive, and people seemed to manage themselves mostly respectfully and cooperated. Tobin did want to clarify the universitys position on the party.
Correction
The March 14 issue of The Merciad contained a story titled, ResLife to cut 49 RA positions. In the story the headline was incorrect in stating that 49 RA positions will be cut next year, when in fact 27 positions will be cut. The numbers were correct in the story.
NEWS
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Bobbie and Jim Colburn, parents of Sean Chewy Colburn, mourn his death. Colburn died March 17 in a motorcycle accident on East 38th Street and Old French Road. Colburn collided with an oncoming vehicle and died an hour and a half later at UPMC Hamot. His seven-year-old daughter, who was on the back of the motorcycle, is home and in good health according to the parents of Colburn.
ful opportunity for the students to make business connections that will be beneficial for the future, and I think everyone should go if they have the chance. Junior Will Dula agreed, although he wont be attending. I do think its a great idea for other majors to use because it could be very helpful, he said. Junior Kaylyn Stack said, I will probably attend the Career Fair. Honestly, it would be more beneficial to me to see more opportunities in education present. But all in all, I think Mercyhursts fair offers an awesome opportunity to start stepping out into the real world for many majors. Those students who wish to attend the Career Fair should dress in professional attire, bring copies of their resume and/or business card and have a 30-second elevator speech prepared. For more information, email Foust at kfoust@mercyhurst.edu.
Theft Friday, March 16 Criminal mischief Saturday, March 17 Liquor law violation/ unwanted guest Saturday, March 17 Liquor law violation Monday, March 19
McAuley Hall Referred for discipline Lot #8 Referred for discipline 3925 Lewis Ave. Referred for discipline Cafeteria Referred for discipline
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20 use Facebook, Allen estimated. We really only have a handful of RSCOs that utilize Facebook at this point. Along with these changes, we are considering a workshop in the fall to help educate students how to utilize Facebook and maximize exposure for their clubs, Allen said. In terms of student reaction to the policy, the sharing of administrative rights has been received relatively well. Queer Straight Alliance President Mark Ennis, a sophomore, indicated that he was open to the changes. I see it as a way to help the RSCOs. Why not use it as a promotional tool? It seems to be a mutually beneficial policy, Ennis said. Senior Lauren Moss, president of the Mercyhurst Equality of Women club, who already met with Norris and made the administrative changes, had a similar take on the Center for Student Engagements recommendation. These proposed changes are going to be a great way to reach a larger audience and will make our advertising for events much more effective, Moss said. If and when the policy becomes approved, all RSCO presidents will be notified.
The zero credit option is now available for students doing an internship who cannot afford to pay for the extra credits or do not want them. In order to take advantage of this option, 100 hours must be worked, which can be done either during the school year or in the summer. This opportunity also requires no cost except for the $40 registration fee as opposed to paying for credits. According to Executive Director of Experimental Learning Kyle Foust, Ph.D., the department heads are very excited about this new opportunity for their students. This will help more students gain practical experience, which is a very desirable asset among employers, he said.
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FEATURES
Council (NAC). The Mercyhurst team also received an honorable mention for its overall representation of Portugal. Spending three days competing at such a high level was very rewarding in and of itself, said Handerhan. The fact that both Lucas Sageot and I were honored with an award for our performances was humbling. Ten students attended the event along with adviser Lena Surzhko-Harned, Ph.D. Mercyhurst represented Portugal in five committees and Ukraine in one committee. As a team, they had a great dynamic and worked well together, said Surzhko-Harned. Their research and diligence paid off. The conference provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience within areas such as foreign policy, security, diplomatic action, military action and political and social issues. Students learn the workings of NATO and how nations collaborate in order to solve crises and other various problems. Handerhan explained her experience as a student representing Ukraine in this competition. Representing Ukraine on the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council was both fun and challenging due to the fact that I
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Junior Lucas Sageot talks to Lena Surzhko-Harned, Ph.D., the adviser for the group that attended the Model NATO conference from Feb. 16-19.
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What to do: 1. First, boil water and cook the pasta according to box directions. 2. While the water is boiling, chop up zucchini, tomatoes and spinach. 3. Drain pasta and run cold water over it until it is room temperature (or at least not burning hot). 4. Put pasta into Pyrex dish and mix with ricotta cheese. 5. Layer zucchini, spinach and tomatoes on top. 6. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes.
ment in some way. Films that have been shown this year include The Philadelphia Story (1940), Ninotchka (1939) and Casablanca (1943). Many of these movies have strong female leads, which coincides with this years academic theme: exploring gender and relationships. Actresses such as Greta Garbo in Ninotchka defied the social norm of gender and relationships in their movies. Olszowka also pointed out that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Casablanca, making it the high point of the series for many movie buffs. He hopes that a similar film series can continue. He loves the weekly film series, but argues that a classic series of films adds just a little something different to the campus.
This made four heaping servings. Enjoy. DIY College Style is a weekly column featuring two college students blogs on quick and easy tips about crafts and food.
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On Screen/In Person: BLAST! Wednesday, April 11, at 2:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. The MET: HD Live Verdis La Traviata Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m.
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Senior Sarah Hlusko, senior Natalie Grospitch, junior Bridget Finn, senior Claire Hogan, senior Kelly Clymer, junior Kayla Clark and senior Rachel Brown pose by senior Shane McCabes scuplture.
planets stood out against the night sky. Junior Kaylyn Stacks photograph titled Send Me on My Way shared the beauty of simple things in nature. It was able to remind the onlooker that even the simple things in life can hold importance. The way her lens captured just a few small twigs in the cold sunlight was beautiful. The art show showcased the diverse artwork of Mercyhurst students and is a pleasant display of the many kinds of talents within the community. The Cummings Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the Mary DAngelo Performing Arts Center, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.
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The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be emailed to opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu.
The impromptu St. Patricks Day block party on Lewis Avenue is quickly becoming legend, with Erie police and Mercyhurst police officers commending the 300-plus partygoers for their cooperation.
discussion to be hosted by Mercyhurst University and the Mercyhurst Center for Applied Politics on Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in Mercyhursts Walker Recital Hall. The bi-partisan event seeks to bring together women from the college and greater community to discuss and learn about seeking political office. Panelists for the event are Kathy Dahlkemper, Dana Brown of Chatham College, Denise Robison, former Erie City Councilwoman and Courtney Sullivan, Mercyhurst University graduate student. Moderated by Lena SurzhkoHarned, Ph.D., the panel discussion will consist of a presentation from each panelist, followed by a question and answer session. Im going because I want to learn more, because I want to change the political discourse in our country and because trailing countries like Afghanistan and Cuba in this area is appalling.
While St. Patricks Day festivities were overwhelmingly positive on campus, some damage was done to nearby Lewis townhouses, such as a screen door that was missing after the party broke up.
The extra EMTA route that was added to the St. Patricks Day schedule did not show up during the afternoon to take students downtown, leaving many standing for an extended period of time. The luck of the Irish was not with students this time.
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Sports
The Lakers welcomed five freshmen on the roster this year: Lauren Rossi, Cherise Gunnell, Annie Truelove, Becky Malaga and Shaina Bunker. All of our freshmen came in and stepped up to the plate, said Eimers. They each bring a lot to the table and have filled different starting roles. Redig agreed. Shaina Bunker has been utilized as a powerful hitter, and Lauren Rossi is a great slapper, something that we didnt have in the past, Redig said. Both players noted the success of the 2011 campaign as providing momentum into the 2012 season. Since we were picked as No. 1 in the PSAC West during the preseason, we want to live up to that expectation and let everyone know we deserve it, Redig said. The Lakers have started the year with a record of 13-12 after trips to
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Senior Samantha Eimers high performance is key for Mercyhurst to have a successful year. She leads the team in seven offensive categories.
Redig, a senior, also returns this year as an integral part of the teams success. Batting in 29 runs, Redig spent 42 games at second base with a .321 batting average recording 44 hits including six homers, three triples and eight doubles. Other key returners sophomore power-hitter senior defensive specialist Sauers and senior starting Kristi Janoske.
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I had known Rick, and the position of stick boy was open and asked if Dave could do it, John Leisering said. Dave Leisering was nine years old when he began working with the mens hockey team. I was around nine, and I got to sit on the end of the bench and wore a helmet during games, said Dave Leisering. Eventually I got promoted to door opener on the bench. Dave saw his responsibilities increase as he helped sell programs at football games and served as ball boy for the basketball and soccer teams. With John at the helm, Dave worked numerous positions as he grew up. Eventually, Dave began doing play-by-play announcing with John. Dave helped his dad by doing the color commentary. I remember when I was 13, my dad and I were doing a hockey game together against Brockport State and we were pounding them, said Dave. My dad left before the third period, and I did the whole period by myself, and I loved it. After serving as the director of athletics from 1986-89, John worked for the communication department and campus radio station and became head of Sports Information in 1997. Dave went on to earn his bachelors degree in computer systems from Mercyhurst in 2001. During his four years, Dave was a studentassistant under John. I learned a lot from my dad, but it was hard balancing classes and going to almost every game on campus, Dave said. Dave even worked full time during his junior year. There are a number of people that were assistants during my time that I think I helped, said John. I am very proud of them. Dave left Erie for a few years after graduating. He headed the Sports Information Department (SID) for the University of Findlay in Ohio from 2001-03 and worked for Vertmarkets in Erie from 200309. But he could not stay away from Mercyhurst. Dave became the director of the Mercyhurst Ice Center when John retired in 2009, but John remains heavily involved in Mercyhurst athletics. I try to help out where I can, said John. Its been a tremendous experience for me. Helping out has been Johns motto since retirement. He is always willing to help work the P.A. or do play-by-play for Mercyhurst games. Dave and John both have very fond memories of working together at Mercyhurst. This job has given David and me tremendous opportunities to travel thanks to the success of these teams, John said. But Mercyhurst athletics has done more than bring John and Dave together. I remember one hockey game when my wife was selling tickets, my daughter was in the press box, Dave was behind me doing playby-play and I was doing the public address, said John. Its not often you get to work with your family, and its been very special. Johns wife has been working at sporting events for the last 10 years. She sells tickets and programs at hockey and will help wherever else is needed. This past season Dave had to relinquish his play-by-play duties when he took over Johns old position, director of athletics communication.