The Merciad: Laker Football Holds Win Streak
The Merciad: Laker Football Holds Win Streak
The Merciad: Laker Football Holds Win Streak
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NEWS
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By Brady Greenawalt
Staff writer
A new website is in the works as part of Mercyhursts transition from a college to a university. Currently, the website at www.mercyhurst.edu has the updated Mercyhurst University logo in the corner, but Web Coordinator and Content Manager Chris Norris says there is a lot more involved in the transition than that. The entire Mercyhurst community has changed identities, said Norris. We want the university website to reect all of the changes weve seen over the course of the last year. Norris continued, The new website will feature a new look and will be completely rebuilt from the ground up. Were moving to a new platform, a new content management system, a new look and a new feel. A preview version of the new site has already been released to faculty and staff for feedback. Upon peoples feedback we realized that we cant just launch it tomorrow, because it needs a lot of work, said Norris. A majority of our feed-
back has been that the content is outdated. A major part of the development of the new site will involve talking to department heads and other staff members in order to make sure that all of the information is up-to-date. The main purpose of the site is to market Mercyhurst, said Norris. We want it to stand out to a 17- or 18-year-old kid whos probably visited hundreds of college websites. We want ours to stick in their head. Part of achieving that goal for Norris involves having an up-to-date and accurate website. The Erie-based web marketing company FH group has been at work building the new site for several months. The entire transition process has been going on for at least six months. There are thousands of pages, if it was as easy as clicking a button and making them all university that would be great, said Norris. Getting the content revised is a big process. Currently, there is no ofcial launch date on the public version of the new Mercyhurst University site.
Public intoxication Thursday, Sept. 27 Liquor law violation Friday, Sept. 28 Larceny Friday, Sept. 28 Public intoxication/ vandalism Sunday, Sept. 30
Briggs Avenue State citation issued Lot#8 Referred for discipline 3809 Briggs Ave. Closed Lot #1 State citation issued
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Update: ID not required for election
Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson ruled that the voter ID law would be fully implemented next year and that voters are not required to have ID for the upcoming election. At polling locations in Pennsylvania, voters may still be asked for identication but will still be able to vote if they do not have it. Since this ruling can still be appealed to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and possibly overturned, the Mercyhurst University OneCard Ofce will continue to provide voter IDs for student voters registered in Pennsylvania. For more information on the ID law and voting in Pennsylvania, go to http://www. votespa.com.
The ACHA Hockey show on LakerTV is on air for its fth consecutive year. The hockey show consists of footage and commentary of the Mercyhurst University American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) hockey team. The show began with alumnus John Baranowski when he was a sophomore at Mercyhurst and is now run by senior biology major Seth Pezar. Last year, Pezar began working with the ACHA team and its media. This year he is ofcially the team media producer. LakerTV adviser and Communication department lecturer Brian Sheridan sees the steady continuation of this show as a demonstration of student initiative. The communication department provides the necessary equipment and
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Pezar (right) and junior Ryan Cherry create commentary for the show each week.
airtime to Pezar to produce the show. (The hockey show) is a great example of students passion for a subject, said Sheridan. If you want to do a special show, we give you the tools and resources to do it. Pezar sees the show as something he does for fun. Hockey forced me to take a break from school work, he said.
Jacobson and Gdovin used their spinal injury research to help NFL teams such as the New York Giants.
Jacobson said. Both Jacobson and Gdovin drew interest in the project from their own experiences playing football, but one incident stood out to Jacobson as he recalled his motivation for the research. In 1983, his rst year as athletic trainer in charge of medical services at Mercyhurst, Jacobson encoun-
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tered a cervical neck injury that enlightened him on the preparation thats needed and the proper protocol thats needed to handle a situation like that. Though the player did not suffer any permanent damage, Jacobson realized that the lack of standards and condence in on-eld care left a lot of room for improvement.
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NEWS
At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 two Penn State Behrend students were walking to their Perry Street residence when one of the students was confronted by a hooded gunman demanding money. The other student tried to intervene but was hit on the head and face with the assailants weapon. The commotion resulted in people coming outside which caused the assailant to ee west toward Mercyhurst University. Police describe the suspect as a 510 white male who was wearing a dark sweat shirt with most of his face covered. The victims were returning from the Cornerstone Bar & Grill at the time of the incident. Mercyhurst University Chief of Police Robert Kuhn is urging students to use extreme caution when out at night, especially until the suspect is apprehended. Students should be aware of their surroundings and travel in groups. If students are out at night and do not feel safe walking back to their place alone, then call Police & Safety at 814-8242304 and an ofcer will escort you to your destination.
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ens rights is abhorent, Firestone said. MEOW adviser Lena Surzhko-Harned, Assistant Professor of Political Science, hopes everyone can make it to the event, as it is a controversial issue. Clearly this is a topic that solicits many differing opinions. I look forward to a good discussion of all points of view on these important issues, Surzhko-Harned said. For more information about the event, contact Dr. Surzhko-Harned at osurzhkoharned@mercyhurst.edu.
Correction
In the Sept. 26 issue of the Merciad, the article Relay for Life canceled for spring term stated that Mercyhurst Relay for Life has taken place for two years. This information was incorrect. Relay for Life has taken place for the past three years.
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She worked six days a week for 12-16 hours everyday during this internship. MacBrides favorite part of her internship was being on the set and picking up cast and crewmembers. On the other hand, her least favorite part was the amount of time she had to work, which amounted to over 600 hours. MacBride said, There was even a day that I had to bring breakfast to set at 3:30 in the morning. MacBride hopes to move to Los Angeles and nd a job there in the future. She is also considering taking lm classes in the future. MacBride gave some advice for Mercyhurst students interested in lm. Mercyhurst doesnt offer a lot of lm stuff. People who want to do that are kind of stuck. However, even with this limitation, you can still nd opportunities. Its all about putting yourself out there and making the right connections, MacBride said.
On the ight, I began to reect on the end of another year at Mercyhurst, and how much has changed. This time last year I was gearing up for a three week jaunt across Europe with a Hurst FSAT trip to hit up all of the big cities and ashy attractions across the pond. Being a nave 20-something, I was nervous for my rst experience in Europe, and my rst time dealing with a language barrier. Looking back now, those anxious feelings toward what could be rightly termed a vacation in Europe seem so short sighted. Dont get me wrong, I loved every minute of my FSAT trip and would certainly do it again. I saw major areas of the world, experienced different cultures, walked through historic landmarks, and lets not forget all of the great food and wine. Yet, I cant help but feel like this summer will not be quite the same. While I am thoroughly enjoying the mountains, palm trees and sunny disposition of California, I cant wait to get on that ight to Haiti. Maybe many people would not be excited about traveling to a third world country, armed with malaria pills and cholera medication, but I nd it fascinating. To experience a culture so different from our own, to be pushed so beyond the limits of your comfort zone to confront some of the worlds worst areas of poverty and most deplorable treatment of women, something about that draws me in. It is something that is much bigger than myself, and my sheltered American world. I have been so very fortunate. I have a wonderfully supportive family, great friends at Mercyhurst and have never been in want of material comfort. While I expect this trip and internship to be difcult, I also think it will be very rewarding. I realize the world cant be saved by one internship, or one trip to Haiti, but we all have to start somewhere. I hope to use this blog to track not only my adventures in California and Haiti, but to track my own personal growthmy journey beyond the gates of Mercyworld, and into the third world. Stay tuned to learn more about Caitlins trip to Haiti in upcoming columns.
great benets health-wise, but also has an even better advantage toward our environment. Amazingly, worldwide only 2 billion people live on meat based diets, where as 4 billion live on plant-based diets. A meat based food system requires more energy, land and water resources than a plant based diet. In fact, 17 percent of the U.S. production system is dependent on fossil energy. Due to this, our food system, which is primarily meat based, is not sustainable for the future. In having a plantbased diet, there are less transportation costs as well as utility costs, naturally lowering the use of fossil fuels, all while providing a delicious meal. It was the Mercyhurst Green team who raised the question of having Meatless Mondays in the dining hall. Though a daunting task, Parkhurst was up to the challenge. Although Parkhurst did not take on a Meatless Monday, they have added, perhaps, an ever better option to appeal to all types of hungry students and faculty. Low impact meals will be available every Thursday for lunch and dinner.
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Students pose for photo outside of the Irish Parliament during an educational trip.
Drink a beer as a reward, said Tobin. You can have one when you nish studying, but dont drink too much because it will keep you up. Another tip from Tobin is to get a good night sleep. When you sleep, your body processes everything you learned while studying. So if you cram, your brain does not have time to store all that information. If reading this made you hungry, try going to Wegmans. They have a great health food section or Whole Foods Co-op on West 26th street and Brown Avenue. Hopefully, these healthy food tips will help you when preparing for test time.
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The Voxare String Quartet is one of the fastest rising quartets, performing at venues all around the world.
Tokyo, Orion and Kronos Quartets. Unlike many quartets that simply perform standard repertoire, Voxare encourages the performance of and interest in contemporary music, including works with Pulitzer Prize winning composers Ned Rorem and David Del Tredici. The Quartet consists of four players two violins, a viola and a cello. Emily Ondracek, violin, is a Chicago native and started playing violin at the age of ve. At 16, Ondracek had her very rst solo opportunity with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ondracek received her masters from The Juilliard School and is a doc-
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MIAC is enjoying an extremely successful rst year, making many improvements around campus.
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Taylor Little Theatre Friday Oct. 26, 2012 - 2:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Language: French (with English subtitles)
The Master is a fascinating new lm written by renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson.
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As an audience member, one is scared to look away from the screen and possibly miss one of the fantastic subtle ticks that Phoenix brings to life, or Hoffmans steel gaze that seems to look right through you. The score of the lm, written by Radiohead band member Johnny Greenwood, is just as superb, and adds a great deal of suspense and intrigue to the visuals. Tailored specically for the lm to provide a mesmerizing tone, it more than accomplishes its goal. The music often equals the mystery the audience feels as we attempt to piece together the puzzles of Dodds movement. Artistic merit aside, while the plot feels like it is constantly changing and we never quite get to a climactic ending. Dodds Cause remains shrouded in more mystery than we would prefer, however, the ride as a whole makes the lackluster destination entirely worth it.
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played very often. Its a hidden gem. Though his recital did not include them, Kneer divulged that three of his favorite composers to play are Bach, Haydn and Stravinsky. He also enjoys Bachs organ works. Kneer admitted that if he had to, he could play Bach for the rest of his life. He said that Bach is multifaceted, as great music often is. Haydn is a favorite because he led a more normal life. Kneer sees Haydn as funny and creative and according to him, the poor sucker is one of the least appreciated. Besides music, Kneer enjoys activities such as ping pong, tennis and following current events. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful, talented and dedicated faculty member joining the ranks in the DAngelo Department of Music.
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While students are loving the new library entrance above Taylor Little Theater, many are lamenting the loss of the fountain outside of the theater entrance. The once beautiful fountain has been replaced with faux plants and a sitting area.
Weekends at the Laker have left many students less than satised, with the service severly lacking. Students have complained that food is never ready when the Laker opens, and even once the serving has started, many items on the menu are missing.
DRAWN OUT
Students draw out their thoughts on the latest issues. This week, photo editor Zach Dorsch draws out his thoughts on presidential candidate Mitt Romneys proposed budget cuts. Submissions can be sent to opinionmerciad@ mercyhurst.edu.
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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.
Correction
In the Sept. 26, 2012 issue of the Merciad, The Bad discussed the new MSG publication, The Weekender. The weekender is not published by MSG, it is published by the Campus Involvement Center.
It is time for the Republicans to recognize that insulting Libertarians will not work.
- Zach Yost
What Beck fails to realize is that by voting for Mitt Romney Ron Paul supporters would still be sending a message. The message that would be sent however would indicate to the Republican establishment that no matter how much the Libertarians are mistreated they will still fall in line and do what they are told when it comes down to it. This election demonstrates a key difference between Libertarians and Conservatives. While the Conservatives clearly do not like Romney and think he has a bad record they still support him because they view Obama as a worse choice. Conservatives are willing to sacrice their principles in a vain attempt to save their principles. If you have to abandon your belief system to attempt to save your belief system perhaps it is not a system worth saving. Now contrast that with the Libertarians. They recognize that Gary Johnson does not have much chance of winning this election.
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SPORTS
Serge Augustin barrels through the Bald Eagle offensive line in the 19-10 win.
yards in their career. Senior defensive lineman Serge Augustin and his defensive teammates held Lock Haven to only 219 yards on Saturday, providing ample opportunity for the offense to produce results. During the homecoming game against Slippery Rock on Sept. 22, Augustin recorded ve tackles, twoand-a-half tackles for a loss, two sacks and a forced fumble. For his performance, Augustin was honored as
ECACs Defensive Player of the week. Its a great honor to be named ECAC Defensive Player of the Week, its a blessing. A lot of people who get recognized by the ECAC are really solid players, Augustin said. After not seeing action last season due to a hamstring injury, Augustin is excited to be back for his senior year. It feels great to be back. I feel like I should have been doing this for a while. Im taking full advantage of getting a second opportunity to be on the eld, Augustin said. It is hard not to anticipate another successful season such as the 2010 season already, but the Lakers still have a long way to go. With four games left in the regular season, the Lakers will have to ght hard to keep their win streak alive. If we continue to play Laker football the way we should; physical on both sides of the ball, coming out with energy and going out there and having fun, it will be a repeat (of the 2010 season,) Augustin said. The Lakers face hometown rival Gannon University next Saturday, Oct. 13 at Gannon University.
The new lacrosse locker rooms contain a locker for each player to store their equipment.
tion for us as a team. We always have a great turnout. Yes, its a chance for us to evaluate our new players, but its mostly about us all coming together and having fun, Ryan said. Its been 15 years of success, so now were trying to uphold the standards and high goals that we have set. Were in a new conference this year and we have high hopes to be in the
playoffs again this year, Ryan said. The Lakers look forward to another successful year with their new locker room.