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Vol. 75 No. 2 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 September 19, 2001

Faculty students discuss tragedy 5

By Annie DeMeo
News Editor

The Mercyhurst community, like the

rest of the nation, is struggling to
make sense of the tragic terrorist
attack that occurred Tuesday, Sept.
11. To offer a rational context in
which to understand the event, ten
professors from various academic
disciplines presented a panel discus-
sion Thursday, Sept. 13 in the Mary
D' Angelo Performing Arts Center.
The event, coordinated by both
Campus Ministry and Mercyhurst
Student Government, opened with
a prayer for peace led by Rev. Lyta
Seddig, Protestant campus minister.
Dr. Ludlow Brown, professor of
philosophy, facilitated the discus-
sion, which he helped to coordinate. Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer
''We felt that as educators we have
a responsibility to our students and In Erie and much of the nation American flags are in high demand. Students demonstrate their patriotism by flying flags throughout the
J
the community to have a forum campus.
where we can talk about the situa- economy and will ultimately cost prejudice, when it is combined with members had the opportunity to fo- mation in a more personal way, said
tion and ask questions about what between 20 and 30 billion dollars, he anger," she said. cus the discussion in whatever direc- junior Lexi Ehrmantraut.
happens next,** said Brown. noted. Cisek said that short term, in- Davenport also offered avenues for tion they wanted. What unfolded, The event concluded with a prayer,
Dr. Robert Cisek, associate pro- dividuals should expect supply prob- students in need of support. was a powerful healing discussion, and an invitation to attend a candle-
fessor of business, Dr. Randy lems from the lack of air space, and Following the introductory state- according to students. light vigil in the Christ the King
Clemons, associate professor of air, insurance, and tourism industries ments, students and other audience "It provided me with more infor- Chapel. **
political science and director of the to take a major hit. The response to
political science department, Dr. the terrorist act will also determine
Rebecca Conrad-Davenport, staff
psychologist, Dr. Thomas Donahue,
associate professor of philosophy.
the extent of the economic affect of
the tragedy, according to Cisek.
Clemons approached the events as
Dirkmaat, anthropology students
Dr. John Golden, assistant profes-
sor of economics, Dr. Frank Hagan,
professor of sociology/criminal jus-
a political scientist trained in both
international relations and American
politics. He examined the question of
assist with Somerset trash site
tice and the director of the graduate whether the destruction of the World ERIE, P a i - Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, archaeology department, and Allen those sites just as we would an ar-
administration of justice program, Trade Center and the damaging of the an associate professocof anthropol- Quinn, professor of anthropology/ chaeology site, and the level of docu-
Robert Heibel, director of the Re- Pentagon was an act of terrorism or ogy/archaeology at Mercyhurst Col- archaeology at Mercyhurst, first be- mentation we provide is unparal-
search/Intelligence Analyst program an act of war. The scale of death lege and also the director of the fo- came involved with handling airline leled.*' *
and former FBI agent. Dr. Terry F. would make the action indicative of rensic'anthropology departmentsin crash sites when they were called to Mapping and documenting the
Pettijohn, assistant professor of psy- an act of war, though in all other re- the Mercyhurst Archaeological In- Pittsburgh^ 1994 to assist with: the crash site is key, said Adovasio, be-
chology. Dr. Mary Hembrow spects the event was a classic case of stitute, was called on Tuesday,] crash o&USA Flight 427, which cause the pattern of the remains can
Snyder, professor of religious stud- terrorism, according to Clemons. 11, to assist with the^investigation crashed just north of the city. be very informative and often leads
ies and director of the religious stud- As an action outside the bounds of into the airline crasfffa -Somerset "Mercyhurst was excavating at investigators to the cause of the
ies department and James Snyder, civilization and political in nature it County. Meadowcroft in southwestern Penn- crash.
assistant professor of philosophy, Dirkmaat has served as an expert
conforms to the definition of terror- Dirkmaat left for the southern sylvania when the Pittsburgh crash
presented a summary of how their in Guam in 1997 when Korean Air
ism, not war, said Clemons. He indi- Pennsylvania crash site just before occurred. Officials called us because
specific field related to the terrorist Flight 801 crashed and in Rhode Is-
cated that President George W.| noon, taking-twaMercyhurst Col- & f knew we jyejre down there and
attacks. land when Egypt Air Flight 990
Bush's use of the phrase "an act of lege students and seveial staff mem- they knew we had perhaps the most
For the fust part of the event pro- war** is more indicative of the re- bers with him. The teamwill assist sophisticated gridding and mapping crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.
fessors offered a brief description of sponse to the action than to the ac- in the gridding, mapping, photo- equipment in the^world with us," Dirkmaat earned his bachelor's
how the event pertains to his or her tion itself. graphing and excavating of the crash explained Adovasio. After the suc- and doctoral degrees in anthropol-
academic background. Davenport discussed individual site. cess of mat recovery, Dirkmaat de- ogy from the University OfTitts-
Cisek offered a brief description reactions to the tragedy. She warned the site in Somerset County was veloped the process used by Mercy- burgh. He joined the Mercyhurst
of the economic ramifications of the of the power of nationalism. On the one of four crash sites linked to hurst College in Pittsburgh as a College archaeology department in
event. He offered predictions for positive end nationalistic feelings can Tuesday '$ terrorist attack\on New model for those crashes that have 1991. Each May, he presents a fo-
both the long and short term affects produce three hour waits to donate I York City *s World Trade Center tow- occurred since then. rensic anthropology seminar that a\
that the terrorist attack will have on blood in Erie, increased economic) ers and the Pentagon in Washington, "Prior to Flight 427 and that expe- tracts students, law enforcement of-
the economy. In striking the heart support of victims, and prayer, she rience; the methods at airline crash ficials and coroners from around the
of the U.S. financial district* the said. Dirkmaat, along with Dr. James| sites had been haphazard at best," world.
events struck*at the heart of the "Nationalism can also blind with Adovasio, director of the college's said Adovasio. "We basically map

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CAMPUS NEWS
M e r c y h u r s t retains top tier r a n k i n g in U . S . N e w s
Robin Engel, director of admis- dents and families consider when South, Midwest or West. For ex- bachelor's.
By Sara Seidle sions at Mercyhurst, said, "Being deciding on the college and univer- ample, universities where there is a Comprehensive 1 colleges
Editor in chief ranked 15 in the region certainly sity that suits their needs. focus on research and that offer sev- bachelor's focus on undergraduate
benefits admissions. The ranking "It is also a reflection of the qual- eral doctoral programs are ranked education but grant fewer than 50
For the sixth consecutive year, Mer- shows that we have a good reputa- ity of the academic programs and separately from liberal arts colleges. percent of their degrees in liberal arts
cyhurst College has been ranked in tion, good academic programs and sports teams at Mercyhurst." Then data is gathered from 16 ar- disciplines. Mercyhurst is not in-
the top tier of comprehensive col- are respected by our peers." The annual publication bases its eas related to academic excellence. cluded in the liberal arts college cat-
leges in the North by U.S. News and Mercyhurst has experienced an rankings on data from 16 areas re- Each area is assigned, a weight ex- egory because, to be included col-
World Report in its Best Colleges increase in the number of freshmen lated to academic excellence includ- pressed as a percentage. Colleges are leges must award at least 50 percent
Guide. applications over the past two years. ing academic reputation, graduation rankedjbased onftthe composite of their degrees in liberal arts disci-
In response to the news of the "There is no question that part of and retention rates, faculty re- weighted score. plines, such as languages and litera-
rankings. Dr. William P. Garvey, the increase in applications is due sources, student selectivity, financial LMercy hurst is ranked as a compre- ture, biology and life sciences, phi-
college president, said, "The fact that to our ever-growing reputation. The resources and alumni participation. hensive college. According to U.S. losophy, cultural studies, and psy-
Mercyhurst continues to improve in ranking feeds that reputation," ac- To rank colleges, U.S. News first News and World Report web page, chology.
the top northern tier reinforces the cording to Engel. places each school into categories the comprehensive college- For more information on the
perception that we are reaching Engel explained that U.S. News based on mission, such as research bachelor's category includes institu- rankings, visit U.S. News and World
higher ground in terms of academic and World Report has a broad read- university or liberal arts college and tions where at least 10 percent of the Report on the web at
reputation and recognition. »»
ership and is one indicator that stu- then by location, such as North, undergraduate degrees awarded are <www.usnews.com>.

Zirkle takes broader role, Mass of the Holy Spirt, a celebration of 75 years.
changes discipline policies
students, two faculty members and
By Kate Cy winski two administrators, would deter-
Staff writer mine whether or not to hear the case.
Now an appeal can be made to the
Changes were made to the discipline judicial board, the assistant director*
process for this school year under the panel or the dean of residence life
new direction of Laura Zirkle, dean and student conduct.
of residence life and student conduct. Zirkle said the time it took for stu-
Tom Herman, previously the dean dents to receive the handbook was
of discipline, now works solely in a problem last year, adding that it
the Recreation Center where his came out sooner this year.'
skills can be more focused. Herman "We hope that students will make
worked with Zirkle and her staff over better decisions by understanding
the summer to make changes to the the consequences ahead of time,"
discipline system. Housing and dis- she said.
cipline are a "pretty natural connec- The amounts of fines and service
tion ,** according to Zirkle. She added hours have been decreased in areas
that at most schools 90 to 95 per- affecting individuals and increased
cent of disciplinary issues involve for actions that threaten the general
residence life. good. The goal was to make every- File photo
This year, there are sanction lev- thing consistent according to Zirkle. Seventy five years ago, Sept. 20,1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors to its first 25
els for the loss of housing points for One issue thai will be taken more students. Thursday, Sept. 20 this special day will be commemorated at the 75th anniversary
violations against school policies. seriously this year is the possession Mass of the Holy Spirit. Mass begins at 11:20 a.rrvin the Christ the King Chapel. Classes wi
Any violation in past years resulted of street signs. Also, this year, no al- recess at 11:10 so that all students can attend. A picnic will follow in Munson Plaza. Classes wi
in the loss of the same number of cohol containers are permitted in resume at 1:00 p.m. I
housing points, one per violation. freshmen housing and the posses-
The disciplinary sanctions, based on sion of candles and uncovered lights
the severity of the violation, include in college housing will continue to
a warning, a written reprimand, so-
cial probation and disciplinary
be a violation.
Zirkle worked with discipline for'
N.Y. irevises penalties for terrorist acts
probation. Students will not lose any 10 years at Clarion University as
housing points for a warning. A writ- By Jordan Rau which would extend New York's a few hours to evaluate them.
well as at other schools. Because she death penalty to cover terrorism.£
ten reprimand results in the loss of is fairly new to Mercyhurst, she Newsday Senate Majority Leader Joseph
one point The social probation costs 'The responsibility for punishing Bruno acknowledged "a natural con-
could see the discipline system from ALBANY, N. Y.—The State Legis-
two points and the disciplinary pro- those who would dare use a weapon cern by some people that you don't
a different perspective. 1 ature dramatically ratcheted up pun-
bation costs three. This system "will of mass destruction lies with the fed- want to overreact and go too far in
"This is as fair of a system as I have ishments against terrorists and their
be a lot more fair,** said Zirkle. eral government," said Sen. Thomas dealing with people's civil liberties."
seen,** Zirkle said. accomplices Monday, despite mis- Duane, a Democrat whose district But Bruno said, "From my point of
The appeal process has also been She added that the discipline givings that some of the measures includes areas of Manhattan affected view, now is the time, if we're go-
changed to allow more appeals to be changes are not a response to previ- might be superfluous and too broad by the attack. ing to overreact, to overreact in terms
heard and to improve timeliness, ous problems. in how they defined crimes against of protecting the potential victims
One bill creates specific state
said Zirkle. All appeals went directly " As we grow and become a more the state.^ and innocent people.'*
crimes with harsher penalties than
to the judicial board in previous sophisticated school, the disciplin- The measures, which included now exist not only against terrorists, There were no criticisms of another
years. The board, composed of two ary system must evolve as well." punishments of up to seven years in but also against those who support part of Pataki's package that would
prison for those who plant fake them with financial assistance or by toughen penalties against people

ATTENTION!;
bombs or make false bomb threats, hiding them or helping them elude who made the kinds of bomb threats
passed overwhelmingly. Gov. police. that have inundated city buildings in
George Pataki, who on Sunday night The bill defines terrorism as the recent days.
ordered the Legislature back to Al- undertaking of certain illegal acts— Those criminals who would prey
Please donate your blood and your time bany to act on the package, quickly ranging from murder to criminal on fears for their own reprehensible
signed it The laws take effect im- tampering—to 'Intimidate or coerce reasons, to call in a bomb threat, are
mediately. a civilian population*' or influence not just committing a stupid act, but
Erie Blood Bank Red Cross A handful of lawmakers said the the policy or conduct of "a unit of they are committing an evil and vile
2646 Peach St. 4961 Pittsburgh Ave I aws were not needed since terrorist
incidents are almost always handled
government" act," Pataki said. >.
Martin Luster, one of five Assem- The Legislature also agreed to
T 456-4206 833-09421 by federal authorities. Several bly members to vote against the bill, have New York join 34 other states
staunch opponents of capital punish- said the bills were rushed through with standardized agreements to as-
ment also voted against the bills. without giving lawmakers more than sist one another during catastrophes.
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ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT
Cheap n easy: Dinner & a Movie more westernized counterparts 1 i ke able. I
General Tsao's Chicken ($10.75), With a newly expanded and up-

The IPAC bagpipes." Add that unique mix to

Checks (PCease
By Adam DuShole*
Arts & Entertainment Editor
chunks of dark meat chicken fried
and glazed in a sweet and spicy
sauce. All entrees come with a
choice of fried or steamed rice.
dated menu as well as the courte-
ous and speedy service, The Golden
Wok, has even more to offer both
the seasoned Chinese food veteran
By Patrick Thomas
the REM-meets-the Cranberries- ? Equally as impressive as the var- and the chopstick-impaired new-
Merciad writer
meets Natalie Merchant sound of If you're like me, you're tired of ied abundance of entrees is the comer alike.
Hey ,i party -hounds, do you ever Brit pop rock band Equation, and mediocre Chinese buffets? that limited, albeit tasty, presence of I would wholeheartedly recom-
get sick of the same old townhouse you got one night of guaranteed serve dish after dish of food that traditional dim sum items on the mend The Golden Wok, if for no
get togethers? Are you looking fun and good tunes for all. looks vaguely alike and tastes ex- menu. Our server recommended other reason than to take advantage
for, dare I say, an enlightening way And even if you already have actly the same. the fried dumplings ($4.25), a deli- of their obscenely cheap lunch spe-
to spend your evening? Do you plans this weekend, there will be Luckily, I stumbled upon The cious pork filling wrapped, lightly cial. Four dollars and twenty-five
need a cheap, but impressive, place plenty more performances for you Golden Wok this summer. fried and served with a spicy gin- cents will buy your selection of
to take youthoney?^ to catch. Hidden at the intersection of ger dipping sauce. entree, the choice of wonton,
Well, we all know that the Mary One of those hot acts is Wadaiko Pittsburgh Ave. and 32nd, you al- Other items to try: the hot and eggdrop or hot & sour soup, in
D Angelo Performing Arts Center Yamato, Japanese drumming most pass it by.-But trust me you sour soup ($4.50). This spicy and addition to a side of fried or steamed
exists, since most of us have had to troupe, slated to perform Tuesday, won) t regret the trip inside. filling soup is a meal unto itself, rice. But don't take my word for it,
attend a lecture or film for class Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. The band brings Minimally decorated and obses- featuring generous portions of tofu, stop into the *Wok and stop being
there. But did you know that it's a back the ancient discipline of taiko sively clean, The Golden Wok de- shredded pork and bamboo shoots: a victim*of second-rate Chinese
great (and totally accessible) place drumming: the act of communicat- fies all the traditional Chinese res- With a large selection of strictly buffets.
to get some culture? So, I've taken ing and emitting one's energies via taurant stereotypes of smiling, gold vegetarian dishes, you're ensured fl The Golden Wok at 3202 Pitts-
it as my mission to highlight some highly specific drum beats. From Buddhas and ceiling-to floor red that e vent he pic kiest of your friends burgh Ave. is open Tuesday - Sat-
upcoming performances that may the tapping of a raindrop to the dragon wallpaper. " will be satisfied. I suggest the egg- urday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and
be of interest to the masses. pounding of a thunder-cloud, The imposing catalog of entrees plant in garlic sauce ($6.75), a subtle Sunday from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lunch
Opening this season, the popish- Yamato's performance will leave strikes an excellent balance be- combination of the natural sweet- is served Tuesday through Satur-
folksy-metalish band, Equation, you begging for more. tween a number of authentically ness of Chinese eggplant and the day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Take-
teams up with the Australian band This term, when you realize Chinese dishes, such as Singapore slight bitterness of the garlic sauce. out orders can be placed at
BROTHER for a night of primal you've seen more than enough Chow Fun{($9.15), a curry-fla- For the more health conscious, a (814)836-9657 * * *
rock music on Friday, Sept. 21, at "Full House" reruns and chit-chat vored rice noodle dish, and the variety of tofu dishes are also avail-
8 p.nvMusic mag. "Buzz Weekly" with the roommates is border-line
describes BROTHER? perfor- coma endue in g, check out all the
mances as "Jimi Hendrix with great culture the PAC has to offer. be uttered once again. If you liked the camera films and what the au-
Tic fat Stub the first films, it will be hard not to dience sees, that it is hard not to
love the latest installments: become engrossed in sits visual
4. "Final Fantasy: The Spirits splendor and beautiful camera
By Phil Pirello work. Haley Joel Osmont's fright-
Within" Arguably the most visu-
Merciad writer ally complex and creative film to ening, always compelling perfor-
Sept. 19
All Musicians Jam with Bay City sha!:Yoga classes at Discovery The 2001 summer movie season play on the big screen in years. mance was a revelation. The blend-
Blues Band at the State Street Square in the Erie art Museum had so much potential, but so little "Fantasy" manages to make the ing of his talents with Spielberg's
Tavern. Annex. <4
quality .The creators of Pearl Har- synthetic look tangible just long and Stanley Kubrick's genius made
bor" failed to stretch our suspen- enough for us to ignore the convo- "AJ" a "must-see" movie.
Sept 19 ' 4 f r {: |" Oct 3 f | sion of disbelief to the point where luted, sometimes unintelligent plot. 1. "Moulin Rouge" Director Baz
"In the Mood for Love" is playing Nikka Costai*Jfamous for her even the "Gump-iest" of movie- CG characters acting and emoting Luhrman's re-imagined movie
at the PAC at 8 p.m. Be there or be single* "Like a Feather" that was goers couldn't swallow the soapy with the best of the DeNiros helped musical is a cinematic merry-go-
square. featured on ajTommy Hilfiger love triangle. "Planetof The Apes" illustrate to audiences the future of round, full of searing colors that
commercial, is appearing at the proved that Mark Wahlberg can't cinema, is a present reality. spin in front of a giant strobe light,
Sept 13 thru Oct 14 Odeon in Cleveland, OH. escape Dirk Diggler's long 3. "Shrek" Five months after it's that pulsates with originality, cre-
shadow. "Tomb Raider" could release, Mike Myers and company ativity and above all else, love.
The annual Cornfusin' Corn Maze ; are still making people laugh with k, It captures the heart of Bohemian
is open for business at the Leopold Oct 14 1 j§ have simply been called "Indiana ideals and the best aspects of singer/
the CG animated fairy tale of sar-
Farm in Fairvlew. Can you really The Blessid Union of Souls con- Boob and the Temple of Crap" actors Nicole Kidman and Ewan
cert, originally slated to appear and did anybody really want "The castic wit. "Shrek" worked because
afford to pass this event up? its audience was not limited to kids,
Sept. 15, will now be playing Sun- Mummy" to return? McGregor. Their story plays be-
but anyone who loves to laugh and fore us, flashing\by in vivid
Sept 14 thru Nov. 3 day Oct 14 on the Mercy hurst So which films were able to es-
be entertained. With pop-culture Technicolor. Unable to see past its
The Roadhouse Theatre is pre- campus. cape the disease of "not-worth-
references and a morally touching bombastic bombardment of some-
senting the 1999, Tony Award- 50-cents-itis ?" My top five picks:
story, "Shrek" looks to permanently times silly visuals, older viewers
winning play, "Side Man." Oct 17 f | 5. "Rush Hour 2" and "Ameri- cement itself not just people's fu-
The Warner Theatre is presenting can Pie 2" The originals made ture DVD collections, but also in balked at the film. But do not turn
Sept 20 thru Oct 6 £ a Lake Erie Ballet, "Dracula." It's mad bank at the box office, there- their hearts. away from "Moulin Rouge." This
"E vita" will be playing at the Brie hard to picture a convincing fore a sequel was inevitable. Luck- movie shows what filmmakers can
Playhouse. Don't worry, Madonna Dracula in a leotards...! ily for the respective creators, a 2. "A.I." It may not have made do when the medium is pushed to
and Antonio Banderas aren't in second rush and a second slice much money, but people are still its limits, giving us hope that
this version, so it should be good. Oct;23 I were more enjoyable than the origi- philosophising about the about the maybe, if we're lucky, next sum-
For those of you who care. Rod nals. These two films captured the value of humanity versus the hu- mer will have a film as great as this
Sept 25 and Sept 26 ; Stewart will be playing at Erie's essence of the summer movie ex- man value placed on a machine. one.
Any wannabe yogis will be inter- Tullio Arena. r perience: having fun. Stiffler Steven Speilberg directed this story
ested in the free introductory Pa- quotes and Jackie Chan lines will so perfectly, so conscious of how
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OPINION
The best four years of our lives?
THE GOOD
freedom that some people take too clamor doesn't seem to phase me.
• It was great to return to campus and drive down freshly paved
streets. It was nice to see Parade Street, Briggs Avenue and Lewis
Left to write liberally. It's just another adjustment.
It seems like you buy economy
It's that time ofthe year to adjust
Avenue were pothole free. and get used to being back at sized antacids so you can survive
Kristin Purdy off the food. Gradually, once your
school. While I didn't miss actu-
• The compassion of students has been evident the past few days as ally going to classes*everyday, tolerance builds up against theant-
they have attended Mass, prayer services and the local blood banks. Moving back to Mercyhurst into doing my own laundry or eating acid, you learn how to cook, or at
my apartment, I realized that life is the food, there were some things I least how to make Easy Mac so
• The volleyball court by the Highland Square apartments, other- different living on campus than in missed over the short* summer you can survive until you get home
wise known as the old gray apartment buildings, have been frequently a rural area in New York. In my months. That first night when I again for real home-cooked meals.
used and enjoyed. parents * house, • staying out late moved back to school and un- Money bums a hole through your
A was 2 a.m. and I had to readjust to packed, T crawled into bed ex- pockets, and you are once again *k
• Some students think that there is a new skylight in the corridor to their rules. Back at school, staying hausted. The distant sound of the poor college student, looking for-
Old Main near the Chapel door, but someone just finally decided to up until 2 a.m. is once again a passing train along with the church ward to five dollar pizza specials
clean it. regular habit and necessity to fin- bells were two things that I had each week.
ish late night reading. forgotten about. During first nights Let's face it, I'm just another
• The traffic light that was installed at the front drive to the campus JBack at Mercyhurst, everyone as a freshman, it was difficult ad- poor college student. Three weeks
got a new street sign. Apparently, the front drive is "Old Main suddenly faces freedom in many justing to these sounds during the ago my bank account had $300
Drive.*' I wonder if mapquest knows about our newly named street. senses. For freshmen, there are night, but over the past-two years, more in it, and I can't remember
new decisions such as, "Do I go they've grown on me. what I've spent it all on so far.
out tonight or finish my home- Only at Mercyhurst can you fall Sure, there's the basic expenses
work?" Finally, you get to make asleep to people singing and yell- like food and decorating my apart-
your own curfew and do what you ing in the middle of the street Any ment, but being in college drains
THE BAD ... want when you want. Everything
j
weighs on °your shoulders and
other place, you would be worried
or disturbed. At college, it's nor-
my bank account faster than Drano
can clear a hair ballfrommy bath-
you're your own boss, which can mal to hear people yelling across room sink.
• The construction zone has completely changed the social dynam- be hard to get j used to at first. campus at all hours. When I think These are things you can only
College life is about balancing your about it, it's unusual how the train, experience in your college years.
ics on campus. The townhouses are in their very own section of
course load and your social life - a the church bells, and the late night Life is great, welcome back.
Mercyworld. How strange that the 40* s are gone.

• The phone rates on campus seem ridiculously high. Some rates are
advertised on television for as low as seven cents a minute all day,
long, and our TAC numbers only give that rate past 5 p.m., before
Beyond vengeance
that it is 17 cents a minute. Since Mercy hurst is such a large market, Terrorism creates morejterror, perpetuating the cycle of fear
it would make sense that the administration snag the cheapest rates
available?
By Rebecca Meyer looses a penetrating fear that as- highest potential, as individuals
Daily Californian saults our trust in mankind. Suspi- and as a society, from the grip of
cion of our neighbors foments eth- fear and anger.
(U-Wire) BERKLEY, Calif. nic divisions. Hate crimes crack History has shown that mo-
Terrorism succeeds when we be- the unity ofour country. It is tempt- ments of political instability
THE UGLY ... come blinded by terror. President
Bush promises to "hunt down and
ing to withdraw into cynicism, to present greater opportunities for
conclude that the best we can do is radical transformations in soci-
punish" those ^responsible for preserve our self-interest and pro- ety. Thus the violence of
• Thankfully the sun has faded the "orange, gray buildings.'* They tect ourselves from a world gone Tuesday's terrorist attacks holds
Tuesday's attacks. . *
are slowly become less of an eye sore. Yet retaliation not only prom- mad. Yet when we abandon our a seed of opportunity for both
ises escalation, ultimately it con- trust in the rest of the world, we individual and collective trans-
• The volleyball court by the townhouses looks atrocious. The dones violence as.a necessary relinquish the opportunity to cre- formation. To believe in this pos-
court is filled with weeds and there is definitely a need for fresh sand means to achieving one's ends. If ate a world worthy of our trust. sibility for massive transforma-
|we respond with violence, then When we succumb to fear, his- tion engenders the possibility for
the terrorists will have succeeded tory is condemned to repeat itself. massive transformation engen-
in degrading the struggle into their Violence will beget violence in- ders the possibility ofa future for
terms. We will be responding to definitely. Yet we cannot allow humankind, not ridden by vio-
THE CONTROVERSIAL ... terrorism by creating more terror,
perpetuating the blinding cycle of
evidence of heinous streaks in hu- lence.
man nature to shatter our faith. If We must not let fear blind us
fear. To allow Tuesday's tragedies we allow violence to extinguish and blunt our highest hopes for
to incite a war would be a greater our optimistic hope and idealism, humanity. Especially in these
I • The Laker Inn now has a no smoking policy. Some students are I tragedy than the losses we have then we consign ourselves to the dark times, we must keep alive
pleased by this change, but there seems to be a slight drop in business already sustained. grim future we fear most. the flames of conviction that
as many smokers have chosen to forego the Laker Inn as their Violent attacks against innocents Vengeance is not the only op- guide us to actfromlove. Against
favorite late-night stop. also attack our innocence. Terror- tion, nor is justice even the highest the onslaughts ofhatred and cyni-
ism breeds fear for our safety- it good. Rather than calculating what cism, violence and fear, we must
can make us fearful of jets and people deserve, we might recog- nurture our beliefs in that which
• As you walk to the Union, coming from Garvey Park, there's fearful of crowded buildings that
usually a bench. Now it's missing, leaving just the concrete below nize an opportunity for transfor- seems impossible but which we
appear to be easy targets for mass mation. Through compassion and wish in our hearts to be true.
where it used to be. Who stole the bench? destruction. Yet terrorism also forgiveness, we may liberate our
 SEPTEMBER 19. 2001 THE MERCIAD PAGES

1
OPINION
— - *r:r.i

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

MSG's summer accomplishments
On behalf of the Mercy hurst Stu- the new chairperson of the Spirit possibility that they may be do-
dent Government Executive Club, trying to create projects to nated to a relief organization lo-
Board, r would like to take the get more fans involved at athletic cated in Ne.w York. If you have
time to tell students what we have events. Cunningham will need the any suggestions about charities
accomplished recently. * help of anyone who is interested, you may tell any student govern-
Over the summer we spent a lot so keep your eyes posted for more ment representative.
of time\ putting together the from her committee. She is cur- And, as always, if you have
Mentoring Program. Although the rently planning something big for any questions or concerns you
program still has kinks to be Homecoming weekend, so stop can attend a Student Govern-
worked out, we had an ice cream by the Student Government office ment meeting on a Monday
social to allow the mentors and if you would like to help her. night at 8:30 p.m. in the MSG
mentorees to meet. It was very The All-Campus Card was re- Chambers on the second floor of
successful. viewed by a committee early this the Union. You can reach me at
Early in J une we underwent talks summer and it is deemed an idea ext. 2428 or email me at
about bringing satellite cable on that everyone will support, but new <[email protected]> or
campus, but because there was a technology is needed in the aca- email Rob Kosko at
promise that next year all students demic building before the campus <[email protected]>.
will be receiving free cable, the card technology can be wide- Finally, the first Monday of ev- Oercvrl... AMPTAK^ yooR, CRAP I*I\TI\ ^ui
issue was dropped. As head ofthe spread throughout campus. It will ery month there is a New England
Transportation Commitee, Dave not happen this year, but look for Town Meeting where MSG meets
DelVecchio changed the shuttle such technology in the years to in the Great Room of the Union
schedule and is currently going
through the procedures to build a
come.
Currently, we are gearing up for
and students are highly encour-
aged to participate or observe. I
What's your couagdquotient?
shuttle shelter that will house the Monte Carlo Night fundraiser hope that the year treats you all
shuttle information as well as cover in the Student Union on Sept. 29 well and I thank you for your sup-
students in inclement weather. (Homecoming). Right now we are port, f tended target. Somehow, from the
Rob Kosko has been working considering charities to whomwe —Kristen Brown, Vice President
Questioning Faith depths of their being, concern for
diligently with Erin Cunningham, can donate the proceeds; there is a of Student Government! others catapulted them to perform
Sr. Geri Rosinski! heroic acts of selfless, raw cour-
age. They offered their lives to
protect their nation and to save the
With the continuous flow of vi- Olives of people they did not even
sual images and media commen- know. Ordinary <business*folks
tary flooding our senses these past boarded a plane and within min-
ten days, a few stories have utes became heroes for us all.
emerged to capture my heart Then there was the story of the
In the midst of all the chaos and office manager on one of the upper
confusion of last Tuesday's plane floors of the Twin Towers who
crashes into the twin towers of managed to get many of his co-
:
New York's World Trade Center, workers to safety by sheer will
Sara Seidle Editor-in-Chief . we are slowly hearing stories of power. *J
•

in Purdy Assistant Editor in Chief incredible individual courage. The As he urged folks to quickly de-
Annie DeMeo News Editor accounts that have loomed above scend the steps in the stairwell, he
Arts and Entertainment Editor the rest are the stories of those encountered a heavy set woman
Adam DuShole ordinary individuals whose sin- with asthma having difficulty mov-
Leslie Echan Features Editor gular courage and compassion [ ing quickly. Instead of passing her
Mackenzie Dexter Sports Editor * were of heroic proportions;* by,:lest she hold him back, he
Annie Sitter Photography Editor The first account was that of the accompanied her down the many
Billy Elliott Technical & Production Manager husband on his normal flight as a p flights of stairs, enabling her to
Kelly Froelich Copy Editor business passenger in the plane reach safety. Compassion, selfless-
Phil Pirrello Staff Writer that changed course near the* ness and courage propelled this
Cleveland air space. In his cell ordinary office worker to perform
phone conversations with his wife many heroic acts that morning.
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It on the ground, it became clear to I ask myself what would I have
is published throughout the year with the exception of mid-terra and finals him and several others on the done? How courageous or selfless
weeks. Office at 314 Main. Telephone 824-2376; Fax 824-3249. E-mail plane, that the plane Was headed fewould I have been in the face of
<[email protected]>. for another symbolic target in our such life threatening circum-
nation's capitol. p,stances? Honestly, I don't know
In the minutes that followed, what my courage quotient would
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed,-, their focus became clear. I They have been. I can, however, begin
but your name can be withheld on request under certain conditions. Letters must overtake their captors. Some- now to prepare myself with daily
are due on the Monday before publication and should be no longer than how, they did, and the plane acts of selflessness, compassion
500 words. All letters should be submitted to Box 485. crashed into the hillside of west- and ordinary courage...so I'll be
ern Pennsylvania.. .far from its in- ready. I urge you to do the same.
PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD SEPTEMBERS. 2000

FEATURES i
HurstjTV makes waves G r e n n a n e x p l o r e s E n e
on channel 19 with 1 I night life 1. as an intern
new program lineup Spotlight he is particularly excited to see, "The
By Shannon King Bottom Line." "It's a really free-
Contributing writer spirited show where men can be men By Leslie Echan
and talk about sports in a mature Feature editor
Hurst TV is slowly becoming a manner."' Coulter said she is look-
Mercy hurst symbol of the commu- ing forward to seeing "What Were The first day of classes are here and
nications department. Going into its You Thinking?" and "Hurst Hook- gone, but stories about summer jobs,
second year led by Richard Welch, ups." "They are funny shows that are summer loves and summers parties
director of the communication de- also a lot of fun to produce," she still are told. Most of us went home
partment the channel has grown and said. to a job that allowed time for an en-
expanded in many directions. As far as continuing shows, "Hurst tertaining night. But senior commu-
Sophomore Chris Coulter, the pro* Hookups" seems to be the favorite. nication major Hillary Grennan
duction manager for the station, said, Bob Vano, a wjunior and HRIM ma- found both, right here in Erie, PA.
"There is a lot more programming jor adds, " I love that show. It is so Grennan had an internship with lo-
and greater variation to the shows funny! And 'In Thirty Minutes' is a cal stations, Rocket 101 and Star
that will be seen on air this year." nice way to learn something easy to 104, this gave her the opportunity
"New programs are fun and seri- make for dinner." Kristen Carlisle, to go to local bars and socialize with
ous, we have a little bit of everything a sophomore psychology major also the stations' listeners, t • +•<
-
this year," said Greg Kline, junior y Contributing photo
loves "Hurst Hookups." "It's fun and "I liked it a lot, I went to bars like
communication major. something that everyone can relate Calamari's and Docksiders. Be- Grennan's internship with Star and Rocket allowed her a chance to
For the fall term there will be a to- to and laugh at." cause I like to go out and socialize, to put her sociable personality to work. v
tal of 11 shows running each week. To go with the makeover the Hurst this internship was great. I was able
These shows include, "Hurst Rock" TV programming lineup has to interact with the audience and tion and if it was answered right, dio promotions, I would do that as a
a Mercy hurst staple and basic vari- recieved this year, the studio and theyjwould receive a CD," said career. With a major like communi-
ltT
communication department, both have a learning experience at the
ety show, Jpdated" the new news same time," said Grennan. Grennan. cations, you have diverse opportu-
show with a variety of information, located in the basement of Baldwin
Hall, also received new looks. Over "I had remotes that would involve "'Some jobs took me places, for nities of jobs. But the only down-
"What Were You Thinking?" A
the summer. The area experienced a working with other companies, example I went to Quaker Steak and fall would be the long hours," said
comical satire of television. "Sarah's
Show" a talk show meant to inspire flood that caused enough damage to such as Miller Genuine Draft. Lube, on Peach Street. We passed Grennan.
and encourage, "Merciad Show" a warrant new carpeting and paint. As Grennan worked five days a week out bumper stickers and had a con- Even though Grennan did not get
time for the Merciad staff to discuss most communication majors would as a promotions assistant, which en- test and prizes," said Grennan. As paid for her internship, she said that
and visually show what will be pre- agree, Welch plays a leading role in tailed getting the crowd excited recently as two weeks ago, Grennan she was very lucky to have the posi-
sented in each week's issue. the new accomplishments of the de- about being at the bar, and interested was there for the final bike night of tion. "Everyday was different.Twas w
"Bottom Line" is a continuation of partment. "The guy never relaxes, he in the station. "I would get the au- the summer. interacting with people. I would like
last year's sports talk show. "Expres- always has ideas," said Beyer. Kline dience involved by asking a ques- "If I had the position I had as ra- to do that again."
sions" is arts appreciation at its best: added, " He hasn't put any restric-
music, poetry, short stories, all art. tions on us, which enables us to be
'Ticket Stub" is also a new show, a more artistic and become more in-
comical and dramatic film review. volved."
'In Thirty Minutes" is a cooking
show that presents easy "and quick
recipes.
If anyone wants to be involved
with Hurst TV, there are many op-
portunities. "Hurst Hookups** is al-
Mercyhurst Students
"He Said She Said" is back with a ways looking for contestants who
twist, a politically correct show, want to find the love of their life, or
funny and informative. "Hurst
Hookups" the continuation of
Mercyhurst's favorite dating game.
just have a good time trying. "Ex-
pressions" is constantly looking for
those talented individuals^ at
Need $$$
Not all titles are finalized, but all Mercyhurst to help expose them to
shows will be running this fall. For the community. "Hurst Rock" will
a schedule of the programming, keep also be featuring some extraordinary
posted to The Merciad.
Christian Beyer, a sophomore and
sports broadcaster for WMGE, said
members of the Mercyhurst Com-
munity. For more information, call
extension 2580. $12.80 BASE-APPT.

Part-time Hours Available

kll Maj ors Welcome
Earn Credits/ Scholarships (Cond. Apply)
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 SEPTEMBERS. 2001 THEMERCIAD PAGE 7

LAKER

SPORTS
'Hurst waterjpolo debuts Ruleslof the
Game Tennis wins two of
Inexperience stands as obstacle The gameps composed of 4
|quarters of 7 minutes* three GLIAC matches
Each team has six players and a bright spot for Mercyhurst as she
Washington & Jefferson showed
By Katie Resinger goalie in the pool at a time By Mackenzie Dexter breezed 6-0, 6-0 in the #2 singles
why it finished fourth in the College
Contributing writer Players cannot touch the bait Sports editor spot, etricone was very impressive
Water Polo Association (CWPA)
with two handsi in the #1 singles slot, putting up a
South Division last season as they good tight before falling 7-5, 7-5.
The pool at the Mercy hurst North defeated Mercyhurst 18-5 in the Lak- The goalie can toucSpe ba| Last weekend af the West wood
jhands up to the^~ Racquet Club, the Mercyhurst Col- Sullivan also played hard in a three-
East Aquatic Center has just recently ers' opening game. In the second lege Women's tennis team went 2-1 set defeat. *;
become very important to Mercy- game, Mercyhurst led Penn [State metei3ine|
Dur freehand cannot b^used to in the three conference matches in as The women's tennis team got off to
hurst Athletics. The new men's wa- Behrend 4-0 after a quarter, but fell many days. The loss toWayne State a great start, winni ng theirfirstmatch
ter polo team at Mercyhurtt has made behind 11 -6 at halftime and eventu- pushfawaV^aitaclifellrt y$J on Sunday evened Mercyhurst's
have the oallk of the season September 1 against
the pool their practice and playing ally lost 2 3-9. In the day * s final match, overall record at 3-3 and dropped the Westminster College 8-1. But, the S^
field. 5 ? Grove City jumped out to a 6-0 lead >u are chasing an opponent Lady Lakers conference mark to 2- Lady Lakers fell to both Grand Val-
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The; Lakers, coached by Tim after a quarter and went on from oifa breakaway you|?annot 3. On Friday, Mercyhurst won every ley State and Ferris State the follow-
Kuzma, started their season Septem- there to defeat the Lakers 11-5. fpulihislegs ortshoulders,! 1 match to defeat Findlay 9-0. Hillsdale ing weekend 3-6 and 0-9, respec-
ber 8, playing two games against Carroll had a total of nine goals in fwhich is called impeding a fell to the Lady Lakers 6-3 on Satur- tively. Winners against Grand Val-
Geneseo. Geneseo won both games the tournament while Anderson had ^breakaway arwp^ma|i|3fouL day. Freshmen Brianne Petricone and ley State included Petricone in the
Pushing and splashing£ppotient| Joanna Olmstead won their doubles #1 singles spot, Hughes in the #2
14-8 and 11-8, respectively. In the five. Junior goalie Nate McHale had singles spot and Sullivan in the #6
jis nofallowed- ,1 match easily 8-0 in the #2 spot. Also
first game, freshman captain Matt a combined 60 saves for the invita- winning for doubles were sopho- singles
Carrot! led the Lakers with five goals, tional . The ball % ijofcallowed underway
more Alison Hughes and freshman spots. Ferris State swept the Lakers
while junior Chris Anderson, sopho- When asked about being on a new I t e r . "'•" • $ | p &

KristieiRowling in the #1 spot. 9-0. Sol I I

more Ryan Moton, and freshman team, Lyons said, "Being on a new f| ^tearnt has^35 secondfc|§shoot
Petricone, Hughes, Olmstead and Mercyhurst will continue its drive
Ryan Jakubczak each added a goal. team is difficult because there is no o&the&aj! wttbe turtjed over^ for a conference playoff spot next
senior captain Colleen Sullivan each
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g||ine before the ball does. matches. £ j to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The
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If a player ipaifHt beenffouled $ After a very close start in the three Lady lakers will play Michigan Tech
for five goals, in the second period fore, you have to make a reputation
and held the lead for the rest of the for new students that may come play doubles Sunday, Mercyhurst was Friday, Northern Michigan;«Satur-
be allowed tobhoot again once able to get only one point in the six day and Lake Superior State Sun-
way. Carroll, Anderson, and water polo?But it is a fun sport!"
theftil Hasl>een|pas|ii to singles matches. ? Hughes was the day. %
Jakubczak each scored twice. Senior ^ A1 though many ofthe players didn't
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cyhurst lost 18-2 to Fordham the is hopeful. "Our team is looking good
back.
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This past weekend, the Lakers fell The men's water polo team host By Mackenzie Dexter to play last weekend. The'NCAA
to Penn State Behrend, Grove City Washington & Jefferson at the Mer- lyour own net, usually to the
Sports editor Executive Committee and Division
Igoalie, to*
start play.
and Washington & Jefferson at the cyhurst North East Aquatic Center II commissioners arrived at the same
Penn State Invitational. September 23 at 12:30 p.m. Last Saturday's football game be- decision after their meeting to dis-
tween Mercyhurst and Wayne State cuss if games should be played fol-
was canceled due to the tragic events lowing the terrorist destruction-in
' ?%:' that occurred September 11. The New York City and Washington.
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game cancellation marked a first in Mercyhurst resumes play Saturday
the 20-year history of the sport at against North wood College in Mid-
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LAKER
SPORTS
Men soccer suffers "first loss of season
!

By Mackenzie Dexter
Sports editor

The 23rd nationally ranked

Mercyhurst men's soccer team suf-
fered their first loss ofthe season last
Friday to Franklin Pierce College.
The Lakers played a very physical
game against Franklin Pierce, re-
maining scoreless as regulation play
ended. After 8:27 minutes Of over-
t ime, Frankl in Pierce slipped the ball
past freshman goalkeeper Matt
Sullivan. The winning goal came
just after the Lakers couldn't con*
vert a scramble at the other end.
Mercyhurst outshot the Ravens 10-
7, but could not manage to capital-
ize.
The following day, the Lakers Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer
hosted Concord and easily defeated Senior Jon Titzel is held back by a Concord player. Defender Oliver Woodward clears the ball out of Concord's path.
them 4-1. Mercyhurst started the
scoring with a goal by senior John
Kite ho 11:10 minutes into the game.
Junior Chris Whalley scored the sec- was senior Brian Jankowski, who 20:30 left to play in the first half. 3:45 into the game. Maher answered 8. Mercyhurst led at halftime 3-0,
ond goal for the Lakers with 11:00 to contributed two assists for the Lak- Whalley answered with a goal to tie with back-to-back goals, giving with' two goals from Maher and a
play in the first half. The Lakers then ers. Sullivan played the first 67 min- the game 2-2 going into halftime. Mercyhurst the 2-1 lead. Rory solo tally from junior Brian
increased their lead to 3-0, with a utes in goal, while junior Mike Franks Maher scored his second goal of the Hussey then scored for the Lakers to Jungeberg. Alderson-Broaddus
goal by senior John Zador 10 sec- finished. ^ game to give Mercyhurst the 3-2 increase the lead to 3-1. In the sec- scored quickly two minutes into the
onds before halftime. Concord fi- The men's soccer team started off lead with 19:44 left to play. Houghton ond half, Maher scored his third goal second half. That was the only goal
nally found the back ofthe net scor- their season August 29 with a 4-3 scored 8:58 later to even up the score of the game giving the Lakers a 4-1 al lowed by goa 1 keepers Su 11 i van and
ing their first and only goal of the win against Houghton College. The for the second time. Senior Chris gap. CUP then scored its second Franks.-Sophomore Shane Hogan
game 23:53 into the second half. Lakers outshot^ Houghton 26-10. Hanson of Mercyhurst scored-the goal ofthe game, but could not catch added a goal with 38:00 left to play.
Kitcho then scored his second goal Mercyhurst got the scoring started winning goal with 3:48 left in the up to the Lakers, Whalley gave Maher scored again, his third of the
ofthe game giving Mercyhurst their game. * Mercyhurst one more goal to win 5 - game, making the final score 5-1.
with senior Anthony Maher's goal
final goal ofthe game for the 4-1 win
with 15:40 left to play in the game. 4:46 into the game. Houghton tied September 4, the Lakers traveled to 2. T \*£ W . I The men's soccer team will have
the game with a goal 10:04 into the California University of Pennsylva- The Lakers then went on to defeat their next home game September 25
Also playing well for the Mercyhurst
game and*took the lead 2-1 with nia. CUP took the early lead, scoring Alderson-Broaddus 5-1 September at 4:30 p.m. against Slippery Rock.

Sports World Pauses*to Mourn Tragedies

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Due to the tragedies the nation experienced Sept. 11, professional and
college sports canceled and postponed many of their games last

Laker field jhockey looks for $weekend£vVhen the NFL took the first step to cancel games for the
weekend, most other sports followed suit. All four PGA tour sanctioned
events were canceled. The PGA had not canceled a tournament in five
ve years. The MLB canceled all their games for the weekend, possibly

topi fi national ranking pushing the World Series back to November. MLS canceled the
remainder of its season. Also, U.S. soccer canceled and won't resched-
ule the U.S. Women's Cup games between U.S. and Japan. Also
canceling events were the NBA, NHL and NASCAR. The NCAA asked
play. The stroke taken by junior Lakers in overtime, the final score that there be a moment of silence at all college athletic events during
Mariel Zummo was saved by being 2-1. the weekend. But* the games must go on. The nation has to get back to
By Mackenzie Dexter
Mansfield's goalie. Mansfield won Mercyhurst played their final game business. If it didn't, the terrorists would nave won. u
Sports editor..
the game 3-2. ofthe tournament against last year's
"This was one of the most exciting third ranked team, Indiana Univer- FemalejKicker Makes NCAA History
finishes to a game that I have ever sity of Pennsylvania. The Lady Lak- Ashley Martin became part of NCAA history Aug. 30. Martin, a junior,*
The Mercyhurst field hockey team seen. The team really picked up the ers ^dominated most of the game, at Jacksonville State University .became the first woman to play and
has to work even harder now to intensity in the last few minutes of keeping the ball in their offensive score in a Division I football game. She scored an extra point giving
achieve their goal of being one of the the game/* coach Kevin Cooke said. end and finally getting a goal by Jacksonville State the lead 14-0 midway through the first quarter in its
top five field hockey teams in the Earlier this season, the field hockey sophomore Danielle Jerschefske with game against Cumberland? The team won its season opener 72-10, with
nation. The team played Mansfield team had a chance to play in the nine minutes left in the game. That iMarun
A.
kicking a total of three extra points without a single miss. Martin
University last Sunday, losing 3-2. Kutztown University tournament. would be the only goal of the game ris attending Jackson State on a soccer scholarship, but was asked by
Mansfield started off the scoring Despite being the underdogs, as Mercyhurst defeated IUP 1-0. football coach Jack Crowe to join the team as a kicker. Martin will only
with a goal 1:16 into the game. The Mercyhurst ended up winning the be kicking in four more games that will not conflict with her soccer
After the final game, Mercyhurst schedule. At least two other women have suited up in Division I games,
Lady Lakers answered with their tournament. -was presented with the tournament but neverplayed
own goal soon after with a shot' by Mercyhurst played their first game trophy. All-tournament team honors
senior Laurie Sienkiewicz off a pen- ofthe tournament against Long wood went to forward Sarah D'Emilio,
alty comer. Mansfield scored an- College. The Lady Lakers aggres- midfielder Jeanna Hartmann and f
Is Michael Jordan Making a Comeback?
other goal late in the first half to take IThe*signals arealfcthere. The rumors that Michael Jordan will be
sively scored two goals in the first sophomore defender Christa
a 2-1 lead into halftime. Mansfield making a second comeback seem to be true. Jordan has been working
six minutes of the game, the first by Mancini. out all summer preparing for the expected comeback with the Washing-
increased their lead 3-1, scoring with sophomore Jessie Cusyck. and the **The tournament was a great ex- ton Wizards, he has also been testing himself and his game in scrim-
only fourteen minutes to play. With second D'Emilio, but the two quick- ample ofthe heart of this team. We mages against top caliber NBA players, with league referees officiating.
6:18 left, coach Kevin Cooke took goals were not enough to take the opened up the tournament with a Jordan is currently the president of basketball operations and part owner
junior goalie Summer Kraatz out of win. Longwood came back to score devastating loss, but were able to ofthe Wizards. IF he does return, he will have to sell his share of
the game and replaced her with an six goal s, winning 6-2. turn it around and take the trophy ownership. Jordan left the NBA as the highest paid player, earning
extra attacker. The move seemed to In their second game, the Lady home. This team really knows how $33.4 million in his final season. The most he would be able to receive
pay off as Mercyhurst scored an- Lakers took on the Kutztown hosts. to dig deep," Sienkiewicz said. from me Wizards as a player is $1.3 million. According to Jordan,
other goal by junior Sarah D'Emilio With Kutztown ahead 1-0 in the first The field hockey team will be host- money is not the reason for the comeback. "I'm doing it for the love of
to make the game 3-2. The Lady half, junior Jeanna Hartmann scored ing their first home game on Tullio the game. Nothing else. For the love of the game," he told one reporter.
Lakers remained intense and forced on a penalty stroke to tie. Cusyck Field against Millersville at 1 p.m. Still, Jordan's mind is not made up yet. The world will know for sure
a penalty stroke with 1:53 left to scored the winning goal for the Lady Saturday, September 22. % sometime this week, * 1. ^ S \ J 9