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Mercyhurst seniors 'are
working hard to give back to
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the school in the form of their
Abortion provktors class gift: Alumni Park, which
is a continuation of the parks
on campus including Munson
Plaza and Garvey Park.
The proposed park will be
built in the area behind McAu-
ley where a new retaining wall
was built during the summer
Abortion rate ptr I III to prevent flooding. The park
PW9) will be approximately 20 by 30
feet of stamped concrete de-
signed to look like the bricks
Atllpe* in Garvey Park, but without
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1878 K; 2000 shifting or popping out due to
heavy rains.
Senior Joe Fallon of Fallon
benches, special lighting and land-
scaping. There will also be a spe-
cial bench dedicated to the mem-
ory of Eric Ban* who would have
graduated with the class of 2003.
Barr was killed last February in a
traffic accident.
F.B.I, owners include senior Joe
Fallon and his brother Brian, a
2000 Mercyhurst graduate. Their
landscaping business began in
1990 as Fallon Brothers, and in
2000 they incorporated the busi-
ness. Brian graduated with a de-
gree in landscape; business man-
agement, a contract major that
Joe will be graduating with as well
this May. Steve Zinram, the di-
rector of annual funds, recruited
F.B.I, to landscape the project,
which they readily agreed to. "We
decided to donate our time and
labor to this project, so the only
expense is the materials needed R e photo

Brothers Incorporated (F.B.I )
See related article on page 2 is designing the park. Fallon
has big plans which include
Bulletin Board
Jan. 30 * Pax Ghnsti JSpring break offers options
to build the park," said Joe Fal- The proposed senior gift for 2003: Alumni Park, which will be situated in the area behind
lon. Construction should begin in McAuley Hall. Construction will begin late April and finish near the end of May.
Please see Gift on page 3
Semester debate update
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8-9:30 p.m. 1 Urban Challenge group will trav- trip is that the cost also covers Special to The Merciad students to absorb and under-
By Kelly Rose Duttine -
News editor el to Camden, New Jersey to the cost of all building supplies Monday Morning stand concepts.
Jan. 31 - Charity Snow work at the Romeao Center. An- through a donation to the Habi- ^Conversely, many students
With less than a month until other group is traveling all the tat for Humanity organization. After 15 years of periodically rejected the semester system
Ball at Sabella's from 8:30 because they were concerned
spring break, many Mercy- way to Anthony, New Mexico for Zaun believes that this real ly al- reviewing the college's academic
p.m. to midnight lows students to feel more con- calendar, balancing the pros and with taking more, most likely
hurst students are making fi- a cultural border experience.
nal plans for the twelve day Mercyhurst College has been nected to the service they are cons of the longstanding term five, three-credit courses at a
Feb. 1 - Kimberly Ann break from the dreary Erie participating in Habitat for Hu- doing. "We learned about other structure with a semester sys- time, which is the norm at col-j
Spinks Mass of manity^ since 1993. rhough the Habitat-projects around the tem, the faculty senate is back leges and universities on the
weather.
organization started by doing country and were able to meet at the drawing board. semester system, Behan said.
France in Christ the Some students are packing
lilt
swimsuits and sunscreen and work in Erie, many students are the family that will be living in Will history repeat itself and What may provide a bridge
King Chapel at 2 p.m. heading to exotic spring break getting more involved with Habi- the house that we built." the status quo continue, or is between the two positions is
destinations like Cancun, Mex- tat at Mercyhurst because of their The trip is more affordable for change on the horizon? the four-credit semester sys-
Feb. 1 -Mercyhurst Battle ico and places abroad. Other spring break alternative trips. the average college student than That question will be consid- tern in which students would
of the Bands in Webber students are traveling home to Sophomore Lauren Zaun will any other spring break trip to ered at length by a new task take just one course more than
towns and cities to spend the make the journey to Florida for Miami, especially with fundrais- force assigned to study an in- they are averaging now. The
Recital Hall at 10 p.m. system is relatively new and
vacation working or with their her second Habitat for Humanity ing. The students going on Hab- novative "four-credit semester
families or visiting friends at trip over spring break. "When I itat will host a date auction in plan," a move unanimously en- has been adopted by some of]
Feb. 2 - Mercyhurst other colleges. heard about the trip last year, I the Union on Feb. 7. The group dorsed by the faculty senate, the top liberal arts colleges in
Women's hockey vs. About 120 Mercyhurst stu- thought it would be a good is also selling t-shirts for $ 10 to according to Dr. Barbara Behan, the country, Behan said.
Harvard at the Ice Rink at 1 dents will not be going home chance (to meet new friends and help defray the trip's cost. president of the senate. It would also allow more flex-
over the break and will defi- learn something that I knew noth- This year, as a Habitat for Behan said the task force, ibility with the adult course
p.m. schedule than a three-credit
nitely not be spending their ing about.)" Zaun describes the Humanity Board Member, Zaun headed by the Rev. Steven Si-
entire break on the beach. trip as an amazing experience. has had a greater hand in the mon, met recently to establish semester system would, she]
Feb. 3 - K i c k box i n g in the These students are using the Zaun chose to participate in the trip's planning. "As someone in the parameters of its investiga- said.
Rec Centerfrom7-8 p.m. time off from classes and ac- Habitat trip again because of her charge of the trip, I have much tion and set a timetable. She Simon said that i f the task
tivities to help the less fortu- positive experience last year. "I more knowledge about all the stressed that the process is a force concludes the transition
nate. * f learned so much about myself work that goes into making lengthy one in which the input to a semester system is feasi-
Feb. 5 - "Spirited Away"
This year, Mercyhurst Col- and strengthened my character, something like this a success. of the administration, faculty ble, it hopes to produce a draft
movie at the PAC from 8- lege is sponsoring three alter- as well as making great friends." Just keeping 100 college stu- and student body will be strong- proposal by April after which
11 p.m. native spring break trips to help This trip costs $225 for the dents safe is a full time commit- ly considered. Any change, she it will be sent to the academic
students help others. Habitat week, which covers housing, ment." said, likely would not be imple- policies committee, the facul-

Guess Who? for Humanity is going to build transportation and most food.
houses in Miami. Florida. The Another interesting aspect of the
mented before fall 2005.
Please see Service on page 3 "We are studying the calendar
and have done so four or five
ty senates at Erie and North
East, and student government
for review, revision and action.
times in the past 15 years, each Their recommendations, in
time staying with the term sys- turn, would be passed on next
tem," Behan said. Prior deci- fall to the college council and
sions were based primarily on the president for approval be-
students' wishes, potential fore a final submission to the
problems with adult and gradu- board of trustees for consid-
ate program schedules, and lack eration, possibly at its Decem-
of classroom space. ber 2003 meeting. Even if the
With the advent of the new proposal gets all the green
1Audrey Hirt Academic Center,
lights, and that is a big "if,"
the faculty proposed revisiting Simon said, it will require con-
the .calendar issue. Mercy- siderable time to implement,
hurst's current system includes most likely not until fall 2005.
Index three 10-week terms, in which Student government presi-
News 1 students average three three- dent David DelVecchio said the
News 12 credit courses a term. Under the students he has spoken with
proposed semester plan, stu- are comfortable with the exist-
News 3 dents would take an average of ing calendar but appear open-
Features 4 four four-credit courses twice minded and willing to consider
Features 5 a year. J change. However, he added,
Opinion 6 In previous studies, Behan "We haven't had a definite plan
said, the majority of the faculty to, work -with yet ... L think
Opinion 7
leaned toward a semester sys- once we have option A or op-
A&Eh ..8 tem, which typically is 13 to 15 tion B on the table, we'll have
A&E 9 weeks, primarily because it pro- more of an issue to generate
Sports 10 Lauren ZaWContnbuting pholog r aphor
vides more time for professors opinion and feedback."
Sports 11 2002 Habitat for Humanity members traveled to Flagler. Florida to help build houses. The group, shown above
Sports 12 traveled last year during spring break.
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NEWS
INTERNATIONAL
International backing sought for 'inevitable' war San Jose StatefUniversity
By Warren P. Strobel
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Secretary of State Colin Pow-
ell made an impassioned appeal
Sunday for international back-
ing should the Bush administra-
tion conclude it must go to war
against Iraqi leader Saddam
Hussein.
The international community
is fast approaching the point
- To contact: newsmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
European Union foreign poli-
cy chief Javier Solana, appear-
ing on ABC's "This Week** pro-
suspends fraternities
gram, said U.N. weapons in-
spectors should be given the involved in fatal fight
time they need. "We have to
By Roxanne Stites, Elise knocked unconscious and
give a chance to the inspec-
Banducci and Pat Lopes four people were stabbed in
tors,** he said.
the brawl, including A lam
British Prime Minister Tony Harris
Kim, a 23-year-old college
Blair, the staunchest U.S. ally Knight Ridder Newspapers
junior, who died from a stab
against Saddam, agreed that wound to the chest.
inspectors should be given
time, although it should not take
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San Jose State University on Administrators at the Uni-

"where we have to take that
next step" and confront Iraq
with force, Powell warned.
"And history will judge us as
to whether or not we have the
strength, the fortitude, the will-
ingness to take that next step,"
he said.
Powell spoke at the World
Economic Forum, a gathering
of business tycoons, govern-
ment leaders and other nota-
bles, on the eve of U.N. weap-
ons inspectors' report on Iraq's
compliance with demands that
it relinquish weapons of mass
destruction.
Powell said President Bush is
in "no great rush" to launch an
attack on Iraq, but simulta-
neously warned: "The United
m
States believes that time is run-
ning out."
"It is our hope that Iraq will
agree to be disarmed peaceful-
ly,** he said. "If it does not, it is
also our hope that the interna-
tional community will stand
behind** its threats to use force.
While Powell was received
warmly and given standing ova-
tions on several occasions, he
faced considerable skepticism
from forum attendees and else-
where.
months.
"I have always said the in-
spectors should have the time
to do their job,** Blair told the
BBC. "I don't believe it will take
them months to find out wheth-
er he is cooperating or not, but
they should have whatever time
they need.*'
At Davos, one questioner
asked Powell about harm the
Iraqi people would suffer in a
U.S. invasion. Another insisted
that the United States await
more evidence that Saddam is
hiding banned weapons.
A third questioner, former
Archbishop of Canterbury Lord
Carey of Clifton, asked wheth-
er the Bush administration had
relied too much on the "hard
power** of military might as
opposed to the "soft power** of
promoting its values and ideas.
"It was not soft power that
freed Europe** after World War
II, Powell replied. "It was hard
power."
"I don't think I have anything
to... apologize for with respect
to what America has done to
the world,** Powell said, to ap-
plause.
In his speech, Powell cited
the U.S. liberation of Kuwait in
Thursday suspended both fra-
ternities involved in an off-
campus brawl, while police
tried to piece together how a
series of 'Very minor issues*'
erupted into the Wednesday
morning showdown that left
a student stabbed to death.;
Police finished interviewing
70 witnesses at 3 a.m. Thurs-
day and later announced that
all of those seriously hurt in
the rumble as well the dead stu-
dent were from Lambda Phi
Epsilon, which faced off with
Pi Alpha Phi in north San Jo-
se's Flickinger Park.
KRT University President Robert
Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, speaks during the session Caret said the suspension
'Dialogue with the US Secretary of State' at the World Economic means therivalAsian-Ameri-
Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sunday. Jan. 26,2003 canfraternitiesmust cease all
activities. He also said some
1991, its role in stopping eth- key questions about its weap- ofthe students who participat-
nic cleansing in the Balkans, and ons programs. ed in the fight may be expelled.
"San Jose State University
the toppling of the Taliban in Instead, Powell listed items
Afghanistan. In each case, he mat Iraq has not accounted for will not tolerate thuggish or
said, the United States did its anthrax, botulism toxin, chem- gang like behaviorfromany of
job and left, seeking no territo- ical-weapons-capable shells its students," Caret said.
ry or permanent claims. and others and said the threat "Those who were responsible
posed by Iraq is urgent and for it have no place on our
Powell gave few clues as to
grave, "not a trivial question.** campus."
the course that Bush will take
after the inspectors* report, Police also said that some of
"We're not talking about as-
which is expected to say that pirin. We're talking about the the people who showed up for
while Iraq has complied in some most deadly things one could the rumble may not have been
respects, it has not answered imagine,** he said. students. One-person was
versity of California-Santa
Cruz said Thursday that six
UCSC students all Pi Alpha
Phi members were detained at
the scene of the fight.
Police have made no arrests
and speculated that it would
take a lot of time to find all
the aggressors and check out
stories to determine who is
telling the truth.
What police believe so far is
that the rival fraternities had
a history of run-ins, which
boiled over at Santa Clara Bil-
liards about 1:40 a.m. Tues-
day, when 20 people began
fighting outside the pool hall.
Santa Clara police responded,
but the crowd had left before
officers arrived.
Later that night, up to 60
people met at Flickinger Park
to settle their differences. The
fighting probably lasted only
a few minutes.
McCourtie said some of the
combatants pulled out knives
and clubs of many types, and
the fight fanned out across the
park into separate battles as
some tried to run.
Police are still not sure why
the showdown escalated into
such violence.

Birth control puts end to periods? Colleges will soon have to report
By Gin a Kim
Knight Ridder Newspapers
More than 40 years after the
birth-control pill transformed
the lives of women by giving
them power over when and
whether to have children, some
doctors say women can take
the revolution a step further:
They can use the pill to rid
themselves of the hassles of
monthly menstruation.
While the practice is often
one of convenience or used to
address problems related to
menstruation, experts are
study ing whether it is medical-
lyriskyor beneficial for wom-
en to have fewer periods.
• • P i t '
A University of Washington
professor will publish a study
in March on women who used
Afghan women studyfin U.S. as
first recipients of scholarships
By Alex Kuffner
Knight Ridder Newspapers
The rules of the contest were
simple: eat 10 hard-boiled eggs
in two minutes and win a DVD
player and tickets to the Fleet
Skating Center in Providence,
R.I. It may sound stomach-
churning, but for the 20-year-
old Afghan student in her first
year at Roger Williams Univer-
sity, it was the type of fun that
only a college freshman could
appreciate. It's a far cry from
the often harsh life she led in
Afghanistan and later in Paki-
stan, where she fled after be-
ing forced into exile by the Tal-
iban. Mehdizada came to Amer-
ica last August with four other
Afghan women on academic
scholarships.
Although their first semester
was full of class work and late-
night study sessions, it also had
its share of good times. Each
day since I hey stepped off a
plane in New York has brought
something new. They've tried
simple things that were unthink-
able in Afghanistan, such as
swimming, playing tennis or
status; of foreign students
the pill to skip their periods for
a year.
And by this fall, pending Food
and Drug Administration ap-
proval! women will be able to
slash the menstrual experience
from 13 times a year to four
with currently available pills
packaged to allow three months
between periods.
"Birth control led to a funda-
mental social, cultural and psy-
chological change,** said Susan
Jeffords, a professor of wom-
en's studies at the University of
Washington. 'This is an amend-
ment to that."
Women for years have used
the pill to manipulate the timing
of menstruation. They skip the
placebos in their packs of birth-
control pills and start new, ^ac-
tive" packs to keep their peri-
going out at night unaccompa-
nied by a male relative.
After months of wrangling to
overcome diplomatic and finan-
cial hurdles, last January, Pau-
la N irschel, wife of Roger Wil-
liams President Roy J. N irschel,
started the program that
Jrought the women to the Unit-
ed States. The Initiative to Ed-
ucate Afghan Women has its
roots in the fall of 2001 when
Nirschel saw television images
of Afghan women, shrouded
head to toe by burkas, their
freedom restricted by the op-
pressive rule of the Taliban.
Rahimi, Babrakzai, Sahar,
Mehdizada and Foro/an Farhat
are the inaugural recipients of
the scholarships. Farhat is en-
rolled at Notre Dame College in
Ohio while Rahimi attends the
University of Montana. The
three others are enrolled at Rog-
er Williams, and Rahimi joined
them over the holidays to take
a course in designing Web sites.
Though it's not required, the
women intend to return home
after college and put the skills
they're learning to use. The
women's determination to re-
build a country torn apart by
decades of war hasn't wavered
odsfromcoinciding with wed-
dings and special events.
Doctors also have been pre-
scribing continuous use of
birth-control pills for women
who have difficult and some-
times painful periods, or who
suffer from conditions such
as menstrual migraines or en-
dometriosis, which is the
growth of uterine tissue out-
side the uterus. But some
women are tossing their tam-
pons and pads simply to make
their lives easier.
"It's not something totally
magical," said Dr. Leslie Mill-
er, the UW obstetrics and gy-
necology assistant professor
who is heading the project
here. "It*s just logical mat you
don't have to have bleeding
during the period week.*'
in the last five months. To
achieve those goals they study
hard. They each took five
courses last semester in sub-
jects that included English, his-
tory and computers. Their fam-
ilies encourage them to make
the most of their time at col-
lege/They're proud to report
that they got As and Bs in all
their classes. But just as impoi
tant to them has been working
part-time.
Mehdizada, Babrakzai and Sa-
har work 10 hours a week in
the library at Roger Williams
while Rahimi works at the Uni-
versity of Montana's book-
store.
School in America is a far cry
from what they were used to
in Afghanistan. They all recall
their years in elementary school
when they'd often study in-
doors while listening to the
sound of bombs falling in the
distance,
They acknowledge that
there's a lot of hope invested in
them, but if they feel any pres-
sure from receiving the scnol
arships, they, dun'l show it.
They value their education and
say it's an honor just to be able
to attend university.
By Jennifer Peltz ambassadors ofAmerican ideas partially in the United States,
Knight Ridder Newspapers and idealsfromstudying in the including French President
United States. Jacques Chirac and Jordan's
In the name of national secu- 'There has not been a lot of King Abdullah.
rity, schools soon will be re- time for testing ... and mere's But some critics say import-
quired to keep a closer watch real concern about; what the ing students drains resources
on foreign students.)? impact of (any potential prob- from U.S. students, trains for-
New rules won't change how lems) will be on students and eigners in fields that could com-
students qualify or apply to then on programs,'* said Ursula promise national security and is
study in the United States. But Oaks, a spokeswoman for too convenient a vehicle for
starting Jan. 30, colleges, uni- NAFSA: Association of Inter- entering the country.
versities, vocational institutes national Educators, a group of But government leaders called
and high schools will have to administrators of college and for crackdowns on student vi-
tell federal authorities if inter- university'international educa- sas after the Sept. 11 terrorist
national students don't turn up tion programs. "We take it very attacks. One suspect had a visa
on campus when expected. seriously to do our part for na-
to go to language school but
The schools also must sub- tional security, (but) we need never went to class. Two oth-
mit to inspections intended to to find a balance with being ers had taken courses at a Flor-
ensure their business is educa- able to achieve that and also ida flight school which got no-
tion, not easy visas and contrib- continuing to be open to inter- tice of their student visa ap-
ute to a new database that aims national students.** provals six months after the
to track the almost 600,000 Over the past half-century, attacks.
foreigners in the United States U.S. schools have welcomed a
on student and academic ex- stream of students from over-
change visas. seas, swelling from about
The attacks rushed the new
student tracking system to a
front burner, though it actually
If schools don't comply with 34,000 in 1955 to 583,000 last
the rules, they won't be able to year, according to the Institute
bring in foreign students a po- of International Education, a
had been planned since a previ-
ous act of terrorism, the 1993
bombing of New York City*s
tentially significant loss for prominent private group. World Trade Center.
many colleges and universities. Some academic fields, espe- While* the new rules affect
College officials nationwide cial I y in science and engineer- schools more directly than they
have wondered whether the $37 ing, now draw heavily on in- do students, they are seen as a
mi 11 i on system, designed swift - ternational students. So do sign that foreign students' com-
ly in the wake of the Sept. 11 some schools' budgets, partic- ings and goings will be reviewed
terrorist attacks, will work ularly as foreign students most- much more closely.
smoothly when 5,000 or more ly pay full tuition? They poured Nova's Ferguson has been
schools try to tap in at the end almost $ 12 billion in tuition and warning international students
of this month. If it doesn't, living expenses into the U.S. that oversights in their
they fear it may discourage economy last year, according paperwork could send them
some foreign students who to NAFSA. c home.
contribute research, teaching And the State Department The new rules take effect Jan-
assistance and diversity to U.S. proudly maintains a list of over- uary 30 for future students, and
campuses and often become seas leaders educated at least August 1 for all students.
Attention Students!!
Deadline for filing for financial aid for all Students is
| March 15,2003
|Are you ready?
All students who intend to return to Mercyhurst for the 2003-2004
academic year must file paperwork with the Financial Aid office no
\ later than March 15th.
All forms, along with tips for filing, can be found on the Studentf
Financial Services web page located at
http://lakernet.mercyhurst.edu/
Look for additional information regarding this deadline in the mail
and your Mercyhurst e-mail accounts
JANUARY 30,2003
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Knestrick believes "Courage not War" Interface: Scienceiat your fingertips
By Jessica Tobin
Contributing writer
"They shall beat their swords
into plowshares, and their
spears into pruning hooks: na-
tion shall not lift up sword
against nation, neither shall they
learn war anymore." -Bible,
Isaiah. | may be an effective cancer
Mercyhurst Junior Christo-
pher Knestrick is a Religious
Studies major and is working
on his minor in Philosophy.
That's not all that the 21 year-
old Cleveland native is doing at
M ercyhurst. He is involved in
many groups that are trying to
prevent war with Iraq, as well
as preserve peace through his
religious beliefs. He recently at-
tended a national training con-
ference for grassroots organiz-
ers entitled "Courage not War,"
4
' Ifyou
wantpeace,
workfor
justice. * ) • )
Pope John Paul II
where student activists from
many American cities came to-
gether to discuss alternative
strategies to war. "We haven't
really come up with an alterna-
tive plan yet, but going to war
is only a short term solution."
Chris looks at his views on war
with Iraq from a religious stand
Christopher Knestrick
point. "It's just not right, I just
can't see justice in war!" said
Knestrick. Chris is also involved
in the "9/11 Peace Initiative,"
which he helps conduct sever-
al peace rallies and try to get
public support here in Erie es-
pecially. "Peace" is the main
thing that Knestrick is trying to
accomplish. He believes that our
country should remain prepared
for war or a nuclear attack in
case war with Iraq ever be-
comes inevitable. "Americajust
needs to stop being the police
of the world. We have killed
over a million men, women, and
children putting our sanctions
on Iraq. It's uncalled for and
that in itself almost seems hyp-
ocritical. War won't solve any
Krlsten MaillardJ wting photographer
thing" said Knestrick.
Chris Knestrick leads Bible
study every week, works in
campus ministry, and is on the
board for Habitat for Humani-
ty. With Habitat for Humanity,
he wenttto Honduras and
played "with children and
learned about the culture. He
yearns to be active in his com-
m unity and continues to work
for peace in his community and
here at his college. SaintAugus-
tine once said, "The purpose of
all war is peace." Knestrick dis-
agrees however. Hisfinalstate-
ment that he wants everyone to
keep in mind as America goes
through this international crisis
is, "If you want peace, you
need to work for justice."
Compilied by Kelly Rose
Duttine
Mews editor
WASHINGTON—Anthrax,
the bioterrorism agent that
killedfivepeople in 2001 and
hasfrightenedmillions more,
killer, according to new re-
search from the National In-
statutes of H ea 11 h.
Genetically engineered an-
thrax protein _ designed to
activate only on contact with
a chemical on the surface of
malignant tumors dramatical-
ly reduced and even eradicat-
ed cancers in tests on hun-
dreds of mice, according to
a study published Monday in
the Proceedings of National
Academy of ^Sciences.
Thanks to the genetic engi-
neering, the anthrax did not
poison the mice.
Three main types of tumors
soft-tissuefibrosarcoma,skin
melanoma and lung carcino-
ma responded to the anthrax
protein, which is a key com-
ponent of anthrax bacteria,
said Dr. Stephen Leppla, an
NIH scientist and co-author
of the study. In theory, the
new toxin should work on al 1
or almost alt forms of cancer,
he said.
In trials on mice, a single
customized anthrax-protein
injection reduced the size of
lung tumors an average of 65
percent, Leppla reported, and
soft tissue tumors 92 percent.
The results suggest that
there's a good use for one of
nature's deadliest bacteria,
said Dr. Thomas Bugge, an
NIH scientist and study co-
author. "We are at a very ear-
ly stage and it will take years
before we are ready to try it
9
in humans,* he added. "I'm
excited, but also cautious
about the idea."
— Knight Ridder Newspa-
pers
PHIL ADELPHIA—To most
of us, one snow flake is about
as good as another. Put
enough of them together and
you have a slippery nuisance
and a perilous drive.
To snow scientists* howev-
er, the snow flake is one of
nature's masterpieces, at least
as enigmatic and enchanting
as other great works of art.
Each one is truly distinct (a
controversy a few years back
notwithstanding), but that
uniqueness is of something
more than aesthetic interest
Government and academic
researchers are trying to
crack the mysteries of snow-
flakes bow they form and
what types will fall under cer-
tain conditions. Among the
most-important quests are fig-
uring out how to predict how
much moisture the flakes will
hold and how much snow
will pop out of a given amount
of moisture.
The moisture content of ev-
ery flake is different, and
knowing the liquid level is the
key to such critical questions
as how much snow will ac-
cumulate, how it will drift,
how quickly airplanes will ice
up in a storm, and how much
water eventually will ooze out
of the snowpack to swell riv-
ers and streams.
Researchers have long real-
ized that no two snowflakes
are alike. Now they have
come to understand that no
two snowfalls are alike.
"Each has its own person-
ality," said Libbrecht.
—The Philadelph ia Inquirer

Alumni Park to be built

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1 ate April and end by the time ty, which will be held on Feb. generous individuals to give Jody MeHo/Meraad photographer

graduation rolls around.
Qf the 490 seniors, six lead-
ers are organizing events and
planning the basics of the gift.
The members of the steering
committee comefromdifferent
backgrounds to represent se-
niors. They volunteered at the
end of their junior year and nar-
rowed down all the possible gift
ideas over the summer, finally
deciding on the park as the se-
nior gift. The steering commit-
tee this year includes Andrea
Bauer, Dena Quarantillo, Casey
Kilroy, Ashlee Hellman,
Michelle Logsdon and Paul
Macosko. An additional 12 stu-
dents are on the fundraising
team, who meet once a month
with the steering committee for
updates.
A class leader from last year,
Billy Byrnes, has written a let-
ter to the senior class encour-
aging them to "create, give, re-
member, honor and set a new
standard," as well as reach their
goal and get the class involved.
He has also included a special
incentive where if they do reach
their goal, he will give a dona-
tion equal to the average dona-
tion.
It looks like Byrnes may in-
deed be bringing out his check-
book. On Friday, Nov. 15, the
seniors held an event at The
Cornerstone Bar and Grill that
raised over $2,500 in 39 pledg-
es. The second event will be the
100 Days until Graduation Par-
Correction:
Last week in an article The Merciad reported
that laptops were available to provide students
with wireless internet. Currently, the process
is still being tested and wil I be available in
early to mid February.
21 at the Cornerstone. high pledges." Kilroy was en-
Zinram, is very pleased. "It thusiastic about getting pledg- Mercyhurst students may be sick of snow, but scientists are focusing on the personality
went better than I expected," esfromat least half of the se- of snowflakes.
says Zinram but "the average nior class, because "then it
gift will go down." Last year's
class, according to Zinram, had
would truly be a class gift."
/ A s of Jan. 14, the fundrais-
Students serve others on spring break
40 pledges at this time, and "the ing committee has $3,899
momentum this year is really raised with 66 class members
Continued from page l | the country come in to try to der between two countries, as
rolling." * pledging. Only 13.5 percent
have given pledges, and the make a difference in one of the students will spend time at a
goal is to get 50 percent of the Hie group of 11 students will poorest communities, so the women's center in the town
class to donate, an increase of travel to Camden, NJ to partic- future holds more hope. The and with families of the wom-
eight percent from last year's ipate in the "Urban Challenge." group of 11 students will travel en that work there.
44 graduating class. The group will live in urban with Sister Michele Schroeck, Spring break alternatives
Camden and perform service at and all are excited about the trip. have certainly become more
...we want as Past classes have raised any-
neighborhood schools, soup "I can't wait to see our students popular at Mercyhurst. Last
where from $20 to last year's
kitchens, shelters and food make a difference in the lives year, only about 50 students
many students as record of almost $5,000. With banks. of those in need," said Sister attended the Habitat and this
this range of funds the gifts
possible to have also differed in size. One This service trip will provide Michele. year there are over 100 attend-
students will the hands-on ex- Another group attending a ing. Also, Mercyhurst is pro-
past gift was a stained glass
participate with • > window i n the Mercy Heritage
* >
perience of 1 i fe in urban areas spring break alternative is with viding two other trips this year,
and problems associated with the Mercy Institute. These stu- and hopefully wil I continue this
the senior gift. Room donated by the class of service outlet for their students
'89.There were also library large cities. A large number of dents will travel all the way to
Senior Casey Kilroy adults in Camden are unem- the US and Mexico border out- in the future. All students
books, scholarships, as well as should consider spending time
another park; Munson Plaza ployed and high school drop side of Anthony, NM. This cul -
outs. Volunteers like students tural border experience will ex- during a future spring break
was donated by the class of helping those in need with a
from Mercyhurst and other col- pose Mercyhurst students to
Seniors have several ways to '97. Last year the class of leges and high schools around every aspect of life on the bor- spring break alternative.
make a pledge. They canfillout 2002 gave the cross located
a card provided by the fund- inside the entrance to the Au-
raising committee and pay in drey Hirt Academic Center.
any form they choose - cash, The class before them donat-
check, campus card or credit ed the engraved rock placed
card. They can also pledge all in the front entrance. *!Jekte6w & <$/a/ia4i*&e/!rti/&tee*i4
or a portion of the $250 hous-
ing deposit that they get at the Any senior who hasn'/ made
end of the year. a pledge and wishes to do so,
Casey Kilroy, member of the can contact Steve Zinram or
steering committee, said, Even the Steering Committee mem-
if it's only a $5 pledge, we want bers. Students are also invited
as many students to participate to help plant trees once the
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PAGE 4
Foglio resigns From 5 Road Rules" to reality
By Katie Walker
Contributing writer
At the Mercyhurst Student
Government meeting on Mon-
day Jan. 27, Michael J. Foglio
resigned his position as Mer-
cyhurst Student Government
Treasurer.
He attributed academics as
his main reason for the resig-
nation, saying that student
government had been his top
priority.
Diversity adds spice to campus
By Mark Patinkin
The Providence Journal
As far as I recall, I was nei-
ther a minority as a youth, nor
poor, but I'm guessing I once
benefited from a form of af-
firmative action. I m guessing
I was accepted to college in
part because they needed a
form of diversity I had to of-
;
fer. ;.;• j£ } Which brings me to what
In 1970,1 applied to seven
or eight schools. Several told
me they weren't interested.
Fine. I didn't want to go to
Harvard anyway. But let's talk
about two that are worth com-
paring: Middlebury College in
Vermont, and Oberlin in Ohio.
Oberlin told me no. Middle-
bury, yes.
I ended up going to Middle-
bury. Great school. Glad I
went. Can't say enough about
it. ... ;. .,;$ ^ >."
But I look back today and.
wonder if one reason I got in
was affirmative action.
No, they weren't giving
special consideration to upper-
middle-class white males.
Middlebury had plenty of
those. They didn't, however,
have a lot of something else
[bet you didn't see this
in the
brochure . . .
"Academics will now be at
the top of my priority list, as
it should be for all students/'
Foglio said.
He wished to emphasize
that he regrets having to give
up the title, but intends to re-
turn to Student Government in
the future as a "complete and
balanced person, a truly en-
hanced leader.**
Tune into 'Hurst Rock on
Thursday night for an update.
Foglio will make a guest ap-
pearance to address the issue
himself.
Sophomore Mike Folgio, Fox on Thursday at 9 p.m. EST
former MSG Treasurer.
that I was. They didn't have a
lot ofpeoplefromthe Midwest
But Oberlin, being in Ohio,
had plenty of applicants from
the Midwest, so I wouldn't
have stood out. And I didn't
get in. At the time, Middlebury
drew mostly from the North-
east, but wanted a national stu-
dent body, so in some small
way, the geographical accident
of my birthplace may have
helped.
many say is the most impor-
tant Supreme Court case on
race in years.
It's a suit by some white
students who say the Univer-
sity of Michigan discriminat-
ed against them. They say
they didn't get in because
Michigan unconstitutionally
uses racial preferences when
it accepts students. The
school has admitted that it
does give extra "points" to
applicants who are minority.
The issue made the news
last week when President
Bush weighed in against the
Michigan admissions point
system.
Bush also said he's in favor
oi diversity. He'd like to see
more minorities in the nation's
colleges. But he's against af-
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posure into another TV gig. A producer of "The Pulse." "She
By Richard Huff few on-air spots for MTV were just lights up the screen. She's
New York Daily News followed by a full-time job on a powerhouse."
the syndicated newsmagazine Though she majored in jour-
"American Journal." nalism at the University of
"I thought it was the greatest North Carolina, Hoover's back-
Kit Hoover, the sassy South-
ern spark plug from MTV's thing ever," she said of the "AJ" ground is more entertainment-
first season of "Road Rules,"
experience. driven than hard news.
has survived the reality craze "Look, we're not asking her
and lived to report on it. to go over to the Middle East
and report on a war," Shine
Hoover is now a correspon-
dent for Fox's newsmagazine (4 We all have said. "We asked her to interview
Jody MeHa/Merriad photographer
"The Pulse." And herfirstpiece Joe Millionaire."
for the program returning to
that voyeuristic Besides speaking with Mar-
riott's family, Hoover is work-
is about the parents of Evan side of us who ing on a piece about "American
wants to watch
Marriott, a.k.a "Joe Million- Idol" and one on online dating.
aire." \ Come Thursday, viewers
**MTV was pretty ingenious those real will see one of the early reality
firmative action, where minor- to stumble on this early on," stars interviewing one of the
people on biggest reality stars.
ities are specifically singled out said Hoover, one of the first to
for advancement due to race. emerge from the reality genre. TV. }} "She's been around this stuff
Let's be honest here. Affir- "We all have that voyeuristic since the beginning," Shine
mative action has long been side of us who wants to watch said.
allowed in plenty of ways. those real people on TV." - Kit Hoover Hoover spent a day tailing the
When accepting students, al- Hoover appeared on "Road bachelor for her story.
most every college practices Rules" eight years ago. At the "He was a really, really fun-
10 forms of it. You get special time, the show was hot, follow- "AJ" led to on-air assign- loving guy, a guy you'd want
consideration if you offer geo- ing the success ofMTV's "The ments for Showtime; then she to drink some beer with,"
graphical diversity. You get a Real World," but the nationwide joined the Fox newsmagazine Hoover said. "I don't think
leg up if your parents are fascination with the genre was "Fox Files." Before Sept. 11, you're discussing Bosnia or
alumni. no where near as high as it is
she did entertainment reports what's going in China, but
I'm told that admissions today. for the Fox News Channel. you'd sit down and watch the
departments often "grade" stu- Still, Hoover believed she"She's a little bundle of ener- Super Bowl with him."
dents in two categories _ aca- would be able to parlay her ex- gy," said Bill Shine, executive
demics, and extra-curricular
achievement. The second cat-
egory measures whether the
kid is an involved type who
Update: New scholarships to be given by Mercyhurst
would add to campus life as a
musician, volunteer, student By Jennifer Ruffa petitive, and being nominated Freshman and sophomore
leader, you name it. Contributing writer is an honor. students interested in achiev-
The most competitive Dr. Chambers explains that ing these awards should con-
schools end up getting their "being the campus nominee sider joining the Mercyhurst
share of " 10-over l's," which Three years ago Mercyhurst looks great on a resume." Honors Program because it
is to say, fabulous grades, but College began an esteemed The recognition gained prepares the students for these
little else. scholarship committee for from these scholarships fol- scholarships.
In the future, affirmative outstanding students. lows the winners and nomi- Dr. Chambers, head of the
action may have to be done This program is designed to nees throughout their life. committee, informs "the hon-
with winks instead of points. help prepare those students The process of being ac- ors program is designed to
But it's been done that way who intend to further their cepted to graduate school or groom students for these
in non-skin-color categories education in graduate school obtaining a job is made much scholarships. It is not required
forever. So it shouldn't be or through traveling abroad. easier. Not only does the stu- for the applicant to be an hon-
hard to do it with race, as well. These students have achieved dent gain recognition, the ors student in order to apply,
a 3.8 QPA or higher. W school receives scholastic but obtaining a high QPA is
A few of the scholarships acknowledgment as well. necessary."
include the Fulbright, Gold- Each scholarship has been Three to five Mercyhurst
water, National Security Edu- assigned to a Mercyhurst Col- students will be nominated for
cation Program, Truman and lege faculty member who be- one of these awards this year.
Rhodes. Rhodes is the most comes the representative of For more information con-
prestigious.
These scholarships are na-
the school for that award.
Committee members in-
cerning these awards, contact
Dr. Chambers at ext. 2383, or
tional scholarships and not
Mercyhurst affiliated. These
scholarships are highly com-
clude Candee Chambers,
Michael Federici, Thomas
Forsthoefel, David Hoch,
pick up a brochure in the hon-
ors staff office located in the
HirtAcademic Center, M201B.
The application for Degree- 2003 is due to the
Office of the Registrar, 106 Main, by Monday,
February 3 J2003. Cap and gown order forms for
those participation in the May 25th commence-
ment exercises are due February 3rd as well.
Office hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Laker Inn Winter Lunch
Specials:
Monday Wednesday Friday
Steele City Sandwich Pick a burger Baked potato with
2 Cookies Small f f Cheddar and Broccoli
20 oz. drink 4 oz. coleslaw Small salad
20 oz. drink Pretzel
20 oz. drink
Meatball Sub Thursday
Small f f Meat or Veggie Lasagna
Small Salad Small salad Chicken Finger sub
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Parents rush to tuition program

Mercyhurst represented in! Sweden
By Jen Ruffe
Contributing writer
Senior Club Hocke> player
Matt Holmes has been invited
to participate in the Deaf
Olympics in Sweden March
1-9.
He will be leaving on Feb.
6 for a week and a half of
training at the United States
Olympic Training Center in
Lake Placid, NY.
Six teams will be compet-
ing in the Deaf Olympics:
USA, Canada, Czech Repub-
lic, Germany* Finland, and
Sweden.
Holmes has been playing
hockey for 15 years and par-
ticipated in Davos, Switzer-
land where Team USA took
the Silver Medal in 1999. He
became involved at age six
'Hurst Senior Matt Holmes hopes to help lead Team USA to After graduation Holmes in-
victory at the Deaf Olympics In Switzerland.
with camp AHlHAjthe
American Hearing Impaired
Hockey Association, which
is headed by hockey "hall-
of-famer" Stan Mikita.
This organization coordi-
nates the tryouts for the
experiences of my life, but go-
ing to Sweden should be ever
better." said Holmes s-
"We have what looks to be
very strong team and the del
fensive section is looking to m<
for leadership and experience
My experience from Switzer-
land and Mercyhurst shoulc
prove to be beneficial," saic
Holmes.
"The coaches have told ma
that they are thinking of norai
nating me for alternate captain
and they have kept in close con-l
tact with me over the last five
Jody Meflo/ Merclad photographer months."
tends on coaching at McDowel
team in which about 75-100 H igh School, his former hockey
men from the ages of 18-32 team, here in Erie, PA. Healsc
participate in. Holmes has par- hopes to be a member of Tean
ticipated in the tryouts since USA again in four years.
1999. Best of luck Matt!
I'd have to say that playing
MT»
Bring home the gold!
in 1999 was one of the best
By Matthew I. Pinzur
Knight Ridder Newspapers
The Florida Prepaid College
Plan allows parents or anyone
else to lock in today's tuition
rates and pay them over time
for any child who is a Florida
resident. The plan is the most
popular of its kind in the
nation by far. Its 800,000
participants outnumber the
combined enrollment of
similar programs in all other
states.
"Absolutely there's no way
imaginable I could have sent
them to college without it,"
she added.
But this may be the last
opportunity for families such
as the Brookinses to buy that
sense of security.
Under a proposed budget
that Gov. Jeb Bush unveiled
last week, each of the 11
public universities would be
able to set its own tuition.
It tears us up to think such
;.'
a successful program will
State Education
Commissioner Jim Home
has endorsed the Bush plan
as a way to allow tuition to
be driven by the market.|
Home and Bush also cast
doubt on Tate's apocalyptic
vision, saying the prepaid
program could likely be
altered.
"You give them money
now, and they give you
money
later," Edmonds said last
month. "What they're selling
you is the guarantee, and all
they have to do is change
the price."
He said the idea of selling
contracts at today's tuition
rates is "j ust a marketing
phenomenon."
If the program collapses, it
could hurt lower-income
communities such as East
Little Havana, whose
children attend Southside
Elementary School.
"This is bridging the gap,"
said Maria Gonzalez,
principal of Southside,

Taurus: be honest with loved ones come to an end," said Stanley

By Lasha Seniuk
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Aries (March 21-April 20).
Outdated records, lost re-
ceipts or mistaken facts may
cause delays. Work officials will
•
not react well to last-minute
!
change.
i'_n(pon'!push for quick answers
or revised instructions. After
Tuesday, an attitude of light-
hearted humor and team inter-
est arrives. Postponed invita-
tions or canceled group events
will move forward.
Tate of Miami, who has
headed Florida Prepaid since
where 90 percent of
students receive free or
reduced-price lunch. "It's
with loved ones. flashes of insight are accented. It's time to clearly state your its inception in 1988. giving the have-nots an
Respond quickly to fresh Family relations and home plan- feelings and move beyond con- The program has been able opportunity to go to
ideas and first impressions. ning are key issues. troversy. to thrive because past tuition school."
Your instincts are accurate. increases were fairly Almost half of the families in
consistent. And the Florida Prepaid earn less
4 Capricorn Because the program appeals than $50,000 a year, and 82
disproportionately to middle- percent are under $70,000,
1 Icwal
?\ •«**«*« 21-jMMff IS
income and minority families,
U.S. Rep. \ ;,
Tate said. Nearly a quarter
of contract holders over the
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said its past five years have been
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20). death would send a chilling minorities.
Cancer (June 22-JuIy 22). Yesterday's romantic doubts message to those voters at a Bush press secretary
Early this week, loved ones
Romantic invitations are may be critical of new friend- will soon fade. Over the next time when the GOP is actively Elizabeth Hirst bristled at the
few days, expect loved ones to wooing them. charge that minority
complicated this week. Late ships or social triangles.
Tuesday watch for loved ones Over the next few days, ex- compete for your attention or The Miami Republican, who students will be hurt by the
actively move relationships for- sponsored the program when proposal, saying the
to create unusual tensions pect close friends and relatives
ward. she was in the state Senate, governor has told
between friends. to no longer withhold their
participated in a news" universities to recruit and
* Key issues*' may involve opinions or observations. Al- Someone close may decide
conference Thursday in' provide outreach to
divisions oi time, social though intense, honest expres- that a recent phase of romantic
I i
downtown' Miami with' Tate to " minorities. |
promises or past romantic sion is healthy. caution was unnecessary.
histories. Don't be drawn into Allow loved ones the time Watch for revised social mo- promote the plan before the "His record is very clear on
needed for emotional release.
an emotional competition. Over After Friday, avoid detailed fi- tives and quickly changing at- deadline. making sure we have a
titudes. "We're encouraging as greater number of minority
the next foui days, loved ones nancial promises or new home many families as possible to students in our higher
may feel unnecessarily isolated Early Friday, a relative may
*

Join in and express your so-
cial or romantic needs. Friends,
relatives and long-term col-
leagues will be supportive of
your choices.
Taurus (April 21-May 20).
Over the next few days,
romantic insecurities will fade.
Watch for longstanding
questions of loyalty or social
motivation to soon be resolved.
Ask for direct answers and
expect potential romantic
partners to clearly discuss their
feelings. i Early Wednesday, private
After midweek, a friend or
relative may announce
unexpected social plans. New
relationships or unusual
triangles may be at issue. Offer
constructive ideas and gentle
compassion.
Loved ones will expect
honestly expressed opinions.
Gemini (May 21 -June 21).
Financial or business
announcements will work in hints of seduction and unspo- through Friday, past disputes
your favor.
Late Tuesday, watch for rare
employment changes or new
team assignments.
Some Geminis, especially
those born in late May, will also moody,
encounter an unusual division
or resentful. expenses. Loan negotiations,
After Friday, study the key business decisions and
actions or subtle messages of property contracts should be
authority figures for important temporarily postponed.
clues. Business change is
healthy.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22).
Work officials will offer
unreliable instructions or quick
outbursts on the work scene.
This is not a good time to
push for final answers or
business decisions. Remain
patient and watch for small
gains.
invitations are rewarding.
Expect the attitudes of friends
or relatives to increase your
faith in intimacy and past
romantic decisions.
Emotional support and light
social antics will be pleasing.
Enjoy unique moments with
friends and family.
fw
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Romantic intentions, subtle cial or family plans, fuesday
ken social questions may soon involving
require clear statements.
Over the next four days,
watch for friends and lovers to necessary to defend their inten-
focused on fast change. Combe
doubtful or highly com-
plex relationships will require
Scorpio
$#B:si rf
«<1»l«!«-lm»>fil1
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
Daily business routines may
dramatically change this week.
Late Tuesday, watch for key
officials and co-workers to
offer conflicting instructions or
poorly defined duties. .
Stay balanced and watch for
new opportunities. Revised
rules are necessary for work-
place growth or valid career
planning.
After midweek, romantic in-
vitations are complex. Pay spe-
cial attention to withheld emo-
tion and private social informa-
tion.
Someone close needs your
immediate support. Don't dis-
appoint.
*^
Sagittarius \
Con
• m « i f f t t « | i i M l « I 1
i
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Loved ones may challenge so-
ownership or group
promises may return.
Some SagiItalians will find it
tions, values or decisions.
Go slow and expect fast
breakthroughs.
expect special consideration. sign up," Ros-Lehtinen said.
Joint finances, long-term debt,
property agreements or large
purchases are involved.
Tempers will be high; go
slow.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19).
Past debts or financial
records may trigger detailed dis-
cussions between loved ones.
Study newly revealed busi-
ness or money information for
broken promises or revised al-
liances. Some Aquarians may
discover that a long-term friend
has withheld important work or
money information.
Remain determined to the
clarity of interpersonal politics
or competing workplace agen-
das.
After Saturday, rest and has fallen in the period of
evaluate private thoughts. Silent record, the raw research ma-
contemplation will be helpful.
1
Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20). liquid," said Paul J. Roebber,
This week, friends and close a snow scientist at the Univer-
work mates boost your self- sity of Wisconsin.
esteem. Over the next few
days, social silence or
workplace isolation will no
longer influence key decisions.
Expect ongoing support and
new sensitivity from
colleagues. After midweek,
career relations move forward.
"This could be it."
What you need to know about snow
By Anthony R. Wood
Knight Ridder Newspapers
To most of us, one snow-
flake is about as good as an-
other. Put enough of them to-
gether and you have a slippery
nuisance and a perilous drive.
To snow scientists, how-
ever, the snowflake is one of
nature's masterpieces, at least
as enigmatic and enchanting
as other great works of art.
Each one is truly distinct (a
controversy a few years back
notwithstanding), but that
uniqueness is of something
more than aesthetic interest.
Serious snow research
dates to at least the legendary
German astronomer Johannes reduced visibility to a greater
Kepler in the early 17th cen-
tury. But for all the snow that
terial is surprisingly thin.
It is known that for a vari- studying several takeoff
ety of reasons, the airy den-
dritic or star-shaped flakes are
the most efficient for accumu-
lating. "There are a lot of of the accidents.
spaces, air pockets, so you
pan create more depth of
snow for the same amount of
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education system every
year," Hirst said.
For now, however, the com-
puters don't even try to fore-
cast snowflake types or accu-
mulations. They do spit out
precipitation forecasts and
then leave it to the weather
people to figure out how the
liquid will convert to snow.
The water content of flakes
is a critical issue for airline pi-
lots who have to make de-ic-
ing decisions, said Roy M.
Rasmussen, a scientist with
the National Center for Atmo-
spheric Research, in Boulder,
Colo. f
He discovered that largej
dry snowflakes were less of
a threat to aviation than small,
wet, and heavy flakes, evenj
though the larger snowflakes
degree.
Visibility is often the key
variable when pilots make de-
icing decisions, and it's not
necessarily a reliable one. In
crashes caused by icing,
Rasmussen found that visibil-
ity varied widely at the time
"They really need to know
how much water is in the
snow because it dilutes the de-
icing fluid," said Rasmussen.
"Each flake has its own per-
sonality," said 1 ibbrecht.
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THE GOOD... Boy-bands (are

• The PAC was host to the student-performed opera, 'Hansel and Gretel'. The production
was greeted with an enthusiastic crowd and a job well done.

* Super Bowl Sunday parties on and around campus were good times for most students. If
the game failed to live up to expectations, the variety of munchies and alcoholic beverages
tools of the Devil
more than made up for it. Speaking of the Super Bowl, what the hell was up with that Willie R.I.P., Rock 'nRoll, killed by bubble-gum pop
Nelson ad? He's still living? \ *M 1, M I

• That collective sigh of relief heard around campus was that of seniors registering for the last And Another Thing...
time. It is safe to say no one will miss the big screen monitor broadcasting closed courses or
the unnecessary'presence of rental cops at the proceedings. (But it is always good to know
they are there just in case a few undergrads riot over that closed "FYI" class.) Phil
Pirrello
THE? BAD...
• Last week, the road block preventing studentsfromdriving on the main drive was not lifted Lester Bangs, the editor of
when it was supposed to at 3 p.m. 70s music magazine Creem,
gave rock and roll its eulogy:
• Two weeks ago, Spike Lee visited the Penn State-Berhend campus for a lecture that proved "Rock and Roll is dead.. .It's
to be not as insightful as one would expectfroman Academy Award nominated filmmaker. in its death rattle, its last gasp."
Mr. Lee was curt, abrupt and too quick with some spectators* questions. Let's hope Erie is So is music, real music.
visited by the likes of Kevin Smith next time, a director who is worth our time and attention. In an age where the notion
ofmen in flannel. playing Stra-
• If the temperamental automatic flushers in the Hirt aren't annoying enough, the smell in the tocasters, is fleeting, Rock 'n Photo coutesycfwww photos ^ahoocom
bathrooms is enough to incapacitate a family of Yettis. Airfresheners,por favor. Roll is dead.
If it wasn't for icons like Joey Fatone? Boy-band member? Dude, you're 30.
• Ok, the cloning thing: Only in America could a cult, yes a cult, pass themselves off as Mick J agger and Paul McCart-
Vishnu-cum-lateys with their as-yet-to-be-proven attempts to play God. And their spokesperson, ney still touring like they were Then Britney "Oops, I did IT Foo Fighters and Staid have po-
20, the world may be void of with who, again?" Spears tential. Acts like Ben Folds Five
have you seen this lady? She's sofrightening,she has to sneak up on a glass of water. any memory of what music showed off a six-pack, wore a and Matthew Good deserve
used to be: A grand, beautiful- Catholic schoolgirl uniform and spots on mix CDs featuring The
• A student was recently victim of a hit-and-run on campus. Worse yet, her car was parked ly flawed institution where showed anyone can confuse sex Clash, Marshall Tucker and
and the coward left no apology note. A) How do you hit a parked car? And B) How do you fans and tunes were curren- appeal with talent. CSNY i • |
HIT a parked carl? cy, happily living outside the Self-christened Xerox's of the Hell, even babes like Faith Hill
reach of record labels and Spears formula, like "Xtina" make country sound (and look)
mass-listener approval ratings. Aguilera, thought what music good.
THE UGLY. Now, music is a damned cir-
cus of cloned boy bands and
really needed to get back on
track was "Dirrty," with some
But the days of McCartney/
Lennon song credits and mem-
mid-drift bearing teenybop- dread-locked,' ethnically con- ories set in "Purple Haze" may
• The mailroom's performance as of late has been pathetic. Case in point: one student fused, poster child for STDs;
pers who think vocalizing and never come again, not if these
complained about a package that never arrived — only to find out that the mail room staff compilation CDs equal talent. pelvic thrusting the hell out of swi 11 merchants have their way.
failed to notify her mat it arrived two weeks ago. Sometimes, it's like the old school Pony Where did it all go? How can some dance extras. Men like Lester Bangs, once
Express down there. people call themselves "J.Lo" Now, 2003: The Stones are viewed as prophets of rock, are
and keep a straight face? And touring again, and The Boss now faded icons whose love for
why, for the love of all things makes a much-respected return the art has faded out with the
Weird Al, is Celine Dion re- to a post-9/11 scene. riffs of Town send and the ivo-

Whose life is it, anyway; ferred to as "diva?"

Music never used to be
"bad," even in the 80s hair-
But the Timberlakes and Aviris,
the so-cal led "next generation of
talent," believe that positions on
Billboard charts are a legacy
ry- keyed harmonies of Elton.
I hate the fact that men like
Bangs, decked out in faded
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, many more content, happier, enriched band excess and Cyndi Lau- "Guess Who" T's and five-
people remembered the*30th Questioning Faith or^etter off" than at any other per decadence.'- M usic had pa- worth leaving behind. o'clock shadow, are no more.
anniversary of the Supreme time in our history? nache - It was something the I hate the fact that there are We are a pop-culture drunk on
Court decision to legalize abor- Many would have to say no. Ozzie and Harriet generation so many bad copies of good pop groups and our inability to
tion in this country—some w i th
Fr. Jim Piszker gathered around to hear in acts. 1 hate the fact that some prevent musicians from be-
Certainly Christianity in gen-
great sorrow, some with a sense eral and Catholicism in particu- pompadours and letter jackets. stiff assed Brit chooses "Amer- coming actors and giving us
of relief. The real danger is that we are lar argue that there is an alter- It was something Woodstock ican Idols. shows like Moesha.
On Jan. 20, we paused to re- becoming anesthetized to it. native path. worshiped in a world where I hate teens thinking acts like We desperately need to popu-
member a man who stood for There are those who would More and more, people are re- "free love" was king and Nelly capture the African-Amer- late our Win amps with the likes
non-violent social change and argue that this is our right—thatalizing that the dignity of the "Mary Jane" was queen. ican lifestyle as beach front of "Heyf Jude," Zeppelin,
the dignity of minorities in this freedom must be an umbrella human person is an all-encom- It was what the Beatles' property, populated with an Moody Blues and Ziggy Star-
country in the person of Dr. for every aspect of life, both passing proposition. crooned and the Stones rolled. abundant supply of bikini-clad dust.
Martin Luther King, Jr. good and evil, if it is to be true We cannot be "pro-Life" and It made groups like KISS and no's and malt liquor. Still kinda sad, though — a
t ^ As of right now we are gear- freedom. "pro-capital punishment" and Journey palatable. I hate knowing that some- bunch of MP3s used to re-edu-
ing up for a war that seems in- But the fact of the matter is say we respect life. But soon diseases like Back- where, in some history of hit cate a culture, to remind an in-
evitable with the people of Iraq that for anyone who believes We cannot be "anti-racism" street and O-Town infected music, the names "Spice Girls" dustry when rock and roll, just
(remember, Saddam Hussein that we were divinely created, and "pro-military intervention" music, weakening its immune and "Macarena" will appear. the simple pleasure of 1 istening
does not represent the whole of thatfreedomtakes a particular and say we respect life. system with multi-million con- Not all of today's acts are crap. to the scratches of an 1 P, was
the country). One thing is true: From a Chris- tracts and TRL guest spots. Bands like the Tragically Kip, more than music to the ears.
form;
We as a nation, continue to One can even ask this ethical tian perspective, our lives are
execute people at an alarming question fairly—Do all ofthese not our own.
rate; ironically, more than any actions contribute to our well And if our lives are not our
Ready-to-wear: Celebs put designslon fashion
other nation on earth. being or betterment? own, then what gives us the
Our technological advances Or the popular political query right to take or destroy some- By Megan Cvitkovic
are taking us down a path where — are we better off as a result one else's? Contributing writer
human individuality and identi- of what we have done? We have a long way to go as a
ty may wel I become a thing of In destroying unborn children, society and as a world to un- They have fame, fortune, and
the past. executing criminals, glorifying derstand this proposition, and in the admiration of many, and still
And we are a culture that glo- violence, seeking destructive the mean time; we are paying a it's not enough. Sure, celebri-
rifies violence (ask the makers solutions to our geopolitical tremendously high cost in the ties live the high life most of us
of "The Sopranos" or the up- problems, manipulating nature learning process. only dream about, but now it
coming "Kingpin" what sells.) through technology—are we seems we can buy a little piece
of that world one T-shirt at a
time.
With the recent wave of ce-
lebrity clothing lines, one has to
SNAPPY seouei -mm wrc^/63si#< EV*JL$I wonder where the marketing
power of a star ends and actual Photo courtesy of www google com

style begins?
Celebs like J.Lo get their Gucci on with mixed results.
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like "Fubu" and even "Phat
Farm" by Russell Simmons.
with lines

push cheaply made clothing, the fact that all sales from his line
np But we are now beginning to ladies wouldn't think of being go to charities. Unfortunately,
see a slow declinefromcool lines left out of the game. In today's he is not selling very much.
d$>. worn by celebs to celebrities world of female stars, we are Then there are others like the
running the apparel industry. increasingly seeing women who Olsen twins, whose clothing
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Perhaps the most notable rap have marketing potential to push ine for younger girls is sold at
artist-based line is P.Diddy's anything. \ Walmart. Here, we find two
"Sean John" collection. Although One example is Jennifer Lopez. sassy little divas with an amaz-
one may not care so much for Perhaps she was getting bored ing sense ot style who aren't
the man, he is one artist who with television, movies and mu- afraid to sel I their stuff at a mass
attempts to create fashionable sic, so she came to the conclu- merchandiser.
clothes. This is not to say that sion that she too would create a 1 hope we all get the point that
he does not have a wide array clothing line. Being in New York
some of these
of shirts and jump suits with his prior to the launch of her line, getting a 1 ittle tired. clothing lines are
logo, because he does. there was a positive vibe in the And furthermore, even if we
But Diddy is not alone in his air; until the line hit stores and finally do get some rock in'
pursuit of stardom via the customers walked aimlessly celeb lines, we need to recog-
"clothing line." Other rappers around the racks of T-shirts and nize that the celebrities are the
have joined his ranks, including jeans unable tofindstyle, < ' endorsers, their stylists are the
Wutang, Outkast, Nelly and Some celebrities can do well creators^
Method Man. with clothing lines, like < hris But I guess J.Lo's wouldn't
Still, It's not just the fellas who Klrkpatrick of N'Sync. He sound quite as cool with her
are using theii famous faces to should be commended for the stylists name on it, would it?
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To contact* opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu OPINION

Campus Question: Campus Question: Second Opinion
Is there discrimination on campus? Why or why not?
"No, I do not believe there is
discrimination on Mercy-
*No, I think the people here are "There are very few people of
Ignorance, discrimination
very nice. I haven't had any

do exist on this campus

different races here, but for the
hurst's campus, I believe that problems with them or seen most part I have never seen
everyone has an equal oppor- anyone get into arguments over any discrimination towards the
tunity to succeed here." race, religion, ethnicity or any- ones that are."
— Shanna McDowell, soph- thing like that. I believe the — Amy Hopta, freshman There may not be the usual dis- what they are, but in some cer-
omore school gives an equal opportu- By Dana Moderick
crimination against different rac- tain cases, people are not will-
nity to anyone who is willing to Contributing writer es, but what about the minority
"I think everyone pretty much ing to admit that any discrimi-
"Well, [there's no discrimina- work hard." groups that are not discussed on nation goes on.
tion] that I've seen...Unless — Mark Cipriani, senior has an equal opportunity at the
Last Monday, I walked a regular basis? What about Many of us shelter ourselves
it's against freshmen by mak- school, and over the three
around campus, taking in all of those with a different sexual in our ignorance and if we do
ing us live in dorms, forcing "No, not that I have seen. The years that I have been here, I my surroundings—All the peo- preference? not see discrimination in front
us to have meal plans, not let- atmosphere of Mercyhurst is haven't really seen a problem ple hustling from class to class, At the beginning of the year, of our faces, then it does not
ting us have cars, etc. But for veryfriendlyand inviting to all." with any type of discrimina- the laughter, the sound of the there were posters up for a gay exist.
the most part^ no." — Sarah Williams, fresh- tion that i can think of." snow crunching underneath my and lesbian club meeting. Within Who is to define however,
— Paul Green, freshman man — Jen Radov, junior feet.. .Everything. a day, all the posters were ripped what discrimination is? Is it a
I walked into the union and off the wall and thrown onto the violent action, an unfair decision,
M
I really don't believe there is I do not believe there is a great "I haven't seen anything that what did I see? The little box floor or into the garbage; with a few mean words or a dirty
discrimination here, and if deal of discrimination on cam- would lead me to believe that that made you a different race, little or no concern for the peo- look?
there is, I have not seen it." pus. If there is I have not there is, so my answer is no." or gave you a deformity. It was ple who may actually be inter- Everyone knew the posters for
| Hillary Maier, junior noticed it." — Heidi Engel, senior my reminder that Monday was ested in attending the the gay and lesbian club were
— Chris Utley, freshman Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, yet meeting. Where was the accep- being ripped down by individu-
"No, I think some people "1 think that there is discrimi- this was the only tribute we tance and tolerance then that als who were uncomfortable by
would like to discriminate, but "There has been none that I nation on campus, but I also have? everyone at Mercyhurst claims them and wanted to be a "tough
they don't. They keep it on the have witnessed at this think that it would be more Sure, there were other small to have? guy" infrontoftheirfriends,yet
inside and avoid confronta- school. For the most part, ev- prone to occur on a larger cam- activities students could partake Our campus is a small com- no one did anything about it.
tion." 1 eryone receives an equal oppor-: pus than it would here at a in, but all ofthem were off cam- munity filled with only a small Until we are all willing to take
—Amanda Pointer, freshman tunity." f ;j campus with limited diversity." pus. amount of students, but within a stand and stop those who are
— Kristen MailUard, fresh- — Lauren Shadle, senior' But on the campus of Mercy- our community lies different doing discriminatory things to
"I think it [discrimination] is man hurst, to celebrate the man who types of people. people who are different, then
within the students.! believe lived and died for the belief of Openly, we appear to all get no one can honestly say there is
"I would have to say that there equality for all people, we put along and be open with one an- no discrimination on this cam-
there are several students here "Here at Mercyhurst, we do not
is discrimination, but that I do up a booth. other, but on the inside of some pus. \
who are racist that don't nee- have a very multi-racial
not really realize it heavily on From what I have seen, the people, the tolerance is not nec- Until then, we are once again
essarily show it.'^ world. Everyone sort of sticks 'i'Ji
campus. I'd say that there is students of Mercyhurst are essarily there. back to the "Mercyworld" bub-
— Brynn Keefe, freshman to their own groups, but I don't
more or less of a discrimina- very respectful when it comes Now I am not saying mat most 1
ble, where nothing is^ever
believe that the different groups
tion inregardsto handicapped to different ethnicities, but that Mercyhurst students do not re- wrong.
"No, I have not really seen discriminate against one people. There are not a lot of
any. People here seem to be another." is MOST of the time. spect one another for who and
ramps for handicapped ac-
treated pretty equally." — Matt Beck, freshman cess."
— Sarah Brady, freshman — Jen Ruffa, junior
'Abortion is fine in my eyes'
Nothing wrong being drunk on life "Truth" Hurts I O N
"Always do sober what For whatever reason, be it
Wm. Elliott 3OT&
you said you 'd do drunk. Quotation Marks adrenaline, alcohol or the pink >

That will teach you to keep moon overhead, you kicked

your mouth shut." aside a couple of those doubts
Abortion is an issue that has
—sErnest Hemingway Josh West and had a blast; been bugging me for over a
Good for you. Now it's time
year now.
^Hemingway was on to to set a new standard for liv-
Everyday last year, when I
something...especially with don't think is quite ourselves, ing. would go to leave, I would walk
that first part. we like what we see. by Campus Ministry's window
Remember what it was like
But we'll get to that in just !We say something, or do and see their proudly displayed
to be that guy or girl that cut
a second. something, that might be totally sign "Abortion Kills.** Everyday,
loose a bit and had a great
I First off, let's get everyone different from the way we usu- time. I would get pissed off about it;
on the same page when it ally are. I would struggle with the urge
Don't dismiss it, deny it or
comes to the word "drunk." Sometimes, it might just be explain yourself. to walk in there and ask them
Hemingway was a boozer, talking big; and if you can't Instead, do it again. how they could dare use such
and could have meant this ex- back it up, then sure, take Hem- an ad like that. How could they
Do it again and quit pretend-
actly as he said it. But for the ingway's advice and shut your ignore any semblance of intel I i-
ing that that person going nuts
gence in an institute of higher
sake of argument, and the pos- trap.
sibility of opening some doors, On the other hand, there are
isn't really you.
learning?
Do you have to knock a few Who are we t o decide
I'm going to take the word always those times when you
drunk and expand it a bit. In say or do something totally out
back to get hip and goofy on
the dance floor? Or have a
Yet I never gave in to that
urge. I fault myself for allow- i f t h a t ' s a bad thing?
this case, we'll just call it a ol character, and love it. couple more to lure you up to
ing it to go on this long. A rep- Photo courtesy of www google com

state of mind that isn't quite When this happens, it's time for the mic on Karaoke Night?resentative of the college should
rational, or isn't quite you. some good old-fashioned not be allowed to slide by on
Try skipping the drinks and
Call it a moment of passion, revelation. I t's time to turn over something, so important. I Now, while it is her choice,
do the same thing some time. who are not wanted? Imagine
a slip of the tongue or high on a new leaf. refuse to allow this to happen there are many factors that must
Get chilled out, laid back and what that parent must feel for
life. Call it what you like, the Think about something you've don't worry about people any longer. (Of course, I don't be considered. a child that they never wanted
point is the same — Every said or done when you were know if this sign is still there, Foremost among them is the
thinking that you're a bit off running around in the first
once in a while, we catch our- just a touch out of your mind.in the head. but that doesn't matter.) potential life of the baby. This is place?
selves being somebody that Let's say that one night, you Abortion kills, or so the say- the most important factor. Will
Opportunities to have a good So, what to say?
isn't quite us, or so we think. get in the zone at a party and go time are all over the place.
ing goes. i t be healthy, happy and loved? First of all, forget religion as
And sometimes, when we from a wall leaning toe-tapper It is always followed by a Should they have it if it isn't?
Pick one and live a little. a means of deciding what to
look at that person that we to a coffee table freak dancer. cute little picture of a happy lit- Notice how I said "they," even
Or better yet, live a lot. do in this case.
tle baby. It is an ad meant to though it is the mother's choice. All that religion can do is of-
tug at the heart strings evoking The father must be considered, fer false hope and be used as

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that parenting instinct in us all too. Hopefully she will, but she a crutch, with statements like:
that makes us cry out against doesn't have to. Yet even that is "It's not my fault that little
such injustice. It is a cheap ar- a problem. Tim my is running around. God
gument, carrying no real fac- Think about it — If the person told me to keep him," or for
tual basis, just an emotional ap- you are sleeping with doesn't you really screwed up people,
peal. What good is that? u have enough respect to listen to "It's not my fault that little
This could easily be adapted you, should you even be sleep- Timmy is running around. It
to slogans like "L i fe is Pain" or ing together? was God's divine will."
Kristin Purdy Editor-in-Chief editormerciad@mercyhurst.edu "Every Moment I Live is Ago- Which brings me to what up- Our 1 i fe is our own, we must
Managing Editor entertainmentmerciad@mercyhurst.edu ny. 5*
sets me most, how in God's take responsibility for it. If a
Adam DuShole j
News Editor newsmerciad@mercyhurst.edu Of course to work best, they name can any religious person person can in good rational
Kelly Rose Duttine thought conclude that abortion
Assistant News Editor smackar 1 @hotmail.com would have to be accompanied condemn people solely for hav-
Scott Mackar is the best possible thing than
Features Editor featuremerciad@mercyhurst.edu by a picture of a baby that is ing abortions?
Courtney Nicholas sufferingfromfetal alcohol syn- Honestly, these "religious" who are we to say isn't.
Opinion Editor opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu
PhilPirrello sportsmerciad@tnercyhurst.edu drome or a "crack baby," either types thump their bibles, yelling, A parent is the only one who
Mackenzie Dexter Sports Editor
Photo Editor photomerciad@mercyhurst.edu one would work. "Abortion is murder" but I have can make that call, not soci-
Jody Mello ecrofo81 @mercyhurst.edu That is the problem, there is never heard them condemn ety.
Emily Crofoot Copy l ditor
no fact. those same people for having Secondly, place the blame
Production Manager prodmerciad@mercyhurst.edu In these ads there is no at- sexual relations.» where it deserves to be placed;
Billy Elliott admerciad@mercyhur8t.edu tempt to address what is human. I may be wrong, but I was al- on the two parents. They
Megan Eble Advertising Manager
No attempt to decide if a life is ways taught that premarital sex chose to sleep together; they
always worth living. These are was not right from a religious must deal with the conse-
the important issues that need standpoint. quences. It is nobody else's
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is published to be addressed. So these idiots stand up there, fault or responsibility.
throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms week andfinalsweek. Our I can't claim to have the an- shouting their slogans ifyou will, And finally, it is the woman's
office is in the Hirt Center, room LL114. Our telephone number is 824-23 76. swers. All 1 can offer is my yet they don't address or care choice,!
opinion. It may not be scientif- about the true issue: Premarital It is her body and that is the
ic fact, but it is better than sex. final point.
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names wi II be "Abortion Kills." Can we say that this is a good It may take two to sleep to-
deluded with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the Abortion is fine In my eyes. thing? : * * gether, but after that, it only
S t to trim letters tofit.Letters are due the Thursday before publication and may not be First of all it is the woman's The world is already becom- takes one.
longer than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. choice to make; it is her body ing over populated, do we need And it should be that one's
and her choice. more kids especially those kids choice.
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ARTS &t
ENTERTAINMENT
By Megan Fialkovich
Contributing writer
Thanks to MSG, all campus
residents receive a nice extend-
ed cable package without an-
other bill to gather dust under
your Cornerstone pint paper-
weight. I, for one, have been
enjoying the bounty of quality
television and poorly edited
movies that are on at all hours
of the day.
To make your TV-time more
productive, I've selected three
non-traditional programs worth
watching.
By no means do I consider
myself to be an accurate ba-
rometer of taste but it's nice to
see some things I like succeed,
like the following late-night,
odd-hour grabs:
"He put what where?"
Sue Johanson, R.N., has host-
ed the Canadian-based Talk
Sex, formerly known as the
Sunday Night Sex Show, for
more than thirteen years, gar-
nering awards and devoted fans
in the process.
More daring than MTV's ri-
diculously trite Loveline, and
far more useful, Johanson has
devoted her life to informing the
public of safe bedroom behav-
ior, and answering queries from
folks at all points on the expe-
rience spectrum. Re-runs air
regularly on Oxygen (Lifetime
Televison's more respectable
sister) to the acclaim of a wide
i
C a t c h M e If YOU! C a n ' : Jazz: anew fad?
Running strcCtght to cfBlockbuster near you
Ticket Stub
By Phil Pirrelio
If
Opinion editor
'Catch Me If You Can,' eas-
ily one of the better films of
2002, is not one of director
Steven Spielberg's best. In fact,
it may be his least focused ef-
w
fort in the past ten years.
The Plot: The fact that this
is a true story about the young-
est con man to appear on the
FBI's Most Wanted list is the
movie's best asset. The twists
are too entertaining for them to
have been created by a screen-
writer.
Leonardo DiCaprio plays
Frank Abagnale Jr.; 16 years
old, son to a loving (if ill-fated)
father played by Christopher
Walken and the object of pur-
suit by Tom Hanks' FBI Agent
Hanratty. Raised to believe that
wealthy aesthetics are better to
look at than the poor, harsh
truth, Abagnale uses his father's
bad luck with the IRS to pur-
sue three winning cons: an air-
line pilot (where the film's best
scenes and largest chunk are
devoted to) a doctor and a law-
yer, Hanratty, the cop who ad-
mires if not downright envies
the crook's gift of "the conj •9
finds meaning in a meaningless
job pursuing Abagnale over
many a Christmas Eve and
forged check to France, where
Abagnale is captured, only to
find out that crime really does
pay.
The Good: From the hip ani-
mated opening titles evoking the
60s "Rat Pack" caperflicks,to
an ending full of poetic justice,
* Catch Me' is an often breezy
tour of cops and robbers-lite;
Spielberg style. Hanks adds
Oscar caliber to the straight
man's role and DiCaprio steals
(pun intended) the show. The
scenes between him and the
great Chris Walken are the
film's best — they provide
Photo courtesy of Nabonal Speakers Bureau
Sue Johanson rolls up her
sleeves to talk Sex nightly.
variety of viewers.
One of Johanson's favorite
segments is the 'Toy Chest,"
which doesn't require much
explanation for even the purest
of minds.
Not only is the septuagenari-
an host a registered nurse and
trained counselor, but she has
a great deal of enthusiasm for
her work. A few collections of
the more odd-ball calls she has
received have been published,
and Johanson regularly speaks
to groups on healthy expres-
sion of sexuality.
The combination of the
host's professional accredita-
tions, amiable personality and
her source of never-tiresome
subject matter makes for a ter-
rifiepick for informed televi-
sion, or at least a one-hour gig-
FBI Agent Hanratty (Tom Hanks) Is always in hot pursuit of the elusive and wily Frank
Abagnale (Leonardo DiCaprio) In 'Catch Me If You Can.'
motivation, drama and, most of
all, sincerity to the proceedings.
They are some of the best char-
acter moments Spielberg has
ever directed.
The soundtrack, whether it
is John William s charming
score or tunes by Sinatra and
Bachurach, gives the film's pac-
ing a much needed punch.
The Bad: At a bloated 140
minutes, 'Catch Me' gets lost
in the chase. It pours on (he
subplots which seem like mini-
movies in themselves; especial-
ly the last act's scenes involv-
ing Abagnale's engagement to
a wealthy, innocent girl who
never quite deserves our sym-
pathy when she realizes her
love is all a con. Phe real Frank
Abagnale, Jr's story, while
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beyond syndication?
gle-fest. Talk Sex airs Sundays
at midnight and weeknights at
11 p.m. on Oxygen (Cablevi-
sion station 68).
Geek Chic
One of the biggest sci-fi sur-
prise hits (for the critics as well
as the producers) of the past
few years is Sci-Fi's recently
acquired Stargate SG-1. Anoth-
er product of Canada, this
show has aired for six seasons
now, to a tsunami of audience
response.
Based on the 1994 feature
film, the series picks up with
weekly intergalactic traipsing
via a gigantic artificial worm-
hole called the Stargate.
A few of the original charac-
ters are joined by a long list of
series regulars to create a uni-
verse which is eerily real, and
yet utterly fantastic.
SG-1 has a tremendous on-
line fandom. especially when it
comes to Michael Shanks, the
British Columbian co-star who
serves as the conscience, inno-
cence and anthropologist of the
team.
Shanks' beloved character,
Dr. Daniel Jackson, "ascended"
to a higher plane at the close of
season five after the actor de-
termined that his character was
being slowly pushed into the
background. His somber depar-
ture was one of the highest-rat-
ed episodes, yet it rather slop-
pily introduced Jackson's re-
placement, the alien Jonas
Quinn.
wrnw*
worth telling, is a one note gim-
mick; something better suited
for an A & £ special than a
I (oilywood production.
Scott, Scorsese, Joe
Blow...anyone of these guys
could have directed the film, but
whether or not they could have
made this average fluff into an
above-average movie, with
above-average talent, is anoth-
er story.
Spielberg films are events in
themselves; full of promise,
entertaining camera work and
unique storytelling techniques
that the director has made a
career on and audiences have
followed for years. Here, Spiel-
berg is restrained; maybe even
over confident in letting Jeff
Nathanson's Icss-lhan-fulfilling
While the show has grown in
leaps and bounds from its in-
ception, 5(7-7 has tragically
made the same mistake as the
X-Files: writing out central
characters in the interest of pro-
moting a conspiracy-driven sto-
ry line. There is an SG-1 fea-
Photo courtesy of msfc com
Fans clamor for Shanks to
get his geek on with SG-1.
tu refilmin the works for early
2004, to be a direct tie-in to the
series.
SG-1 has earned Sci-Fi its
highest ratings ever - topping
even the master himself, Steven
Speilberg, who created the in-
somnia cure called Taken -
when it aired the first of the
series' episodes to gear up for
season six. Moreover, in what
has been described as a verita-
ble TV coup, Shanks agreed to
return to the series after fans
vocally protested his absence.
IB
Re photo
script all too readily tell the sto-
ry- •> :
^ I
1 "Stub's" Bottom Line:
'Catch Me' is Spielberg's nod
to all things cinema circa 1960;
he even gives DiCaprio a mo-
ment to dress like Bond and
drive an Aston Martin for kicks.
This scene is a departure from
Spielberg the adult director to
Spielberg the child; where
Steven finally gets to play with
the icons and yesteryear pop-
culture he obviously has more
than a passing interest in.
Unfortunately, "Catch Me'
is not the best vehicle to show-
case such interests,! It enter*]
tains, yes, but not as much as
a movie with the title card "Di
rected by Steven Spielberg"
should.
JANUARY 30,2003
In the series alone, Shanks
has proved himself to be a for-
midable talent, and quite a tall
drink of water. Slated to reprise
his role as Jackson for a full
22-week season, Shanks will
have a cameo in several sixth
season episodes until the sea-
sonfinale,"Full Circle," when
he rejoins SG-1 for good.
Some may say there's an ul-
terior motive to my picking SG-
1; my answer is, I'm not made
of stone, and I wouldn't kick
Shanks out of my ziggurat, ftotocoutosyofdwactapefe oom
that's all. Sci-Fi (cable station
75) airs four episodes of SG-1 Dave Chappelle offers his
every Monday starting at 7 unique take on pop culture
p.m., and originals at 10 p.m. and consumerism.
on Fridays.
"I am not Chris Rock!"
§ Wednesday the 22 marked the ies until he struck gold with
premiere of Chappelle s Show, Half Baked. While he plays a
the brainchild of stoner icon great crackhead, Chappelle* s
"Thurgood" from Half Baked, lure lies in his creativity and
comedic versatility. He has the
a.k.a. Dave Chappelle. After
talent to come up with unique
seeing endless SNL-type gag
commercials promoting the ideas and has an impeccable
event, one has to wonder if the sense of timing and wording;
product lives up to the hype. there's no question that his
The series premiere took jabs brand of comedy is edgy and
at techno, Kinko's and Nat King perhaps too much for the Will
Cole, the most offensive bit & Grace crowd, but Chappelle
being the "black white-suprem- makes no apologies. Anyone
acist" skit, which was also the and anything is fair game.
funniest. Viewers have to keep Do yourself a favor and take
in mind that Comedy Central is a hiatus from the norm: Chap-
not the place to find politeness pelle promises and deli vers the
or decorum, and Chappelle is goods. The show airs Wednes-
tame compared to the one-trick days at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy-
pony South Park. Central (channel
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Thou?," it seems people* are
actually playing Jones' mellow,
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Arts & Entertainment editor boundary-busting disc. It's not
just for show. The first single,
"Don't Know Why,** is a mid-
With the triple-platinum and chart hit in the United States,
five Grammy-nominations suc- achieving radio support on pop
cess of Norah Jones* "Come and adult alternative out lets. The
Away With Me," an amazing title track is currently a hit in
amount for a pseudo-jazz sing- Europe.
er, many newcomers .found Jones' CD, which marries
themselves in the jazz section L jazz and country, also
of the record store perhaps for takes its musical cues from
the first time. J Billie Holiday, Phoebe Snow
The Blue Note release "Come and Hank Williams. But young-
Away With Me," the most suc- er audiences will likely find
cessful album in the label's 64- these authentic records a bit too
year-hi8tory. old-fashioned.
The CD has become one of But if one is a fan of Jones'
those buzz records, the one unclassifiablcand, let's be hon-
every hipster has to have in his est, occasionally drowsy
or her collection to feel fash- record, there are other similar,
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ARTS&
To contact* entertainmentmerciad@mercyhurst.edu ENTERTAINM ENT

Let The Electric Soft Parade trample you

WreChords
By Robbie Bahl FEB. 16 Union Turn-
Contributing writer pike. Mario. Sm ilez and
Southstar. Odeon,
I'm not sure what provoked Cleveland. On sale Jan.
me to buy this album. A friend 24 at TicketMaster.
told me they opened for Oasis Fde Photo

and blew them away, so I con- Dawson Creek songs were with a nine minute instrumen- FEB. 21 Lake Trout,
jured up some interest and signs of hope. The vocalist sud- tal during Silent in the Dark, a Good Brother Earl. Rex
t h o u g h t ! would trust the denly underwent hyper puber- track strewn with cheesy lyr- Theatre, Pittsburgh. On
cheeky muppet. The album ti- ty and whipped out Grohlesque ics about recess and old feel- sale Jan. 25 at noon at
tle. Holes In The Wall, can mean screams that shattered his pri- ings. The instrumental, among TicketMaster.
a lot of things. I've created or Zack Attack performance. the likes of Dntel and Sigur Ros,
some holes in walls. They are Empty at the End emerges dur- makes it the album's defining FEB. 21 C larks, Oval
a good alternative to holes in ing the album as a heavy, per- piece. Opus, Virginia Coali-
one's face. Yet holes in walls cussion driven track full of en- In a recent interview with tion, Genuine Son.
can also be signs of insanity and ergy and Foo Fighter influence, NME Magazine, Radiohead's Ed Odeon, Cleveland. On
untamed aggression. Here is magically elevating the mosh- O' Brian mentioned The Elec- sale Jan. 24 at Ticket-
where a correlation was discov- ability and thrashness to an un- tric Soft Parade's guitar work Master.
ered with the surprising sound expected high. I felt like mak- as a major influence for their
of Electric Soft Parade, the FiteR ing Holes In The Wall. upcoming release-due this IB. 22 Link Wray.
»V*V
young rock British group con- The synthesized addition to March. So, in between the in- Moondogs, Pittsburgh.
sisting of a defiantly maybe The Electric Soft Parade album 'Holes In The Wall' The Electric Soft Parade takes strumental intelligence and the
team of brothers. displays all the aggression of punk and the languor of them beyond the average rock lyrical negligence, what are we FEB. 26 Toad the Wet
The sound is extremely Brit-rock. band and admits them into the left with? A release burgeoning Sprocket. Metropol,
adaptable to the tastes of many, realms of greats such as Ra- with potential unrealized. Their Pittsburgh. On sale
with the full length presenting about it everyday-ay-ay-ay " Ansocks. A few tracks later how- diohead and Oasis. During the musical variation and generic Jan. 25 at noon at
numerous teen rock melodies in initial listen made me want to ever, my skepticism had sub- previously mentioned "teen British charm is paving their TicketMaster.
moshable format. "Do you and throw a big sleepover and hide sided. rock melodies", the two broth- way to televisions everywhere.
I see in the same way? I think some beers in mv dad's tube Thrown amongst the few ers exhibit their musical genius (7.8/10) FEB. 26 Trust Compa-
ny, Blindside, Pacifier,
Depsaw. Odeon,

2 0 0 3 Student
Art Shown
Art for art sake 5 Cleveland. On sale Jan.
24 at TicketMaster.

FEB. 27 Eve. Club

Student artists compete regional Laga, Oakland, Pa.

FEB. 28 Golden Oldies

recognition and cold, hard cash
By Kelsie Smith
Contributing writer
Outside it was cold, but in-
side the heat was up and the
art was brilliant. Students, pro-
fessors, and other spectators
gathered for the opening recep-
tion of the art show in the Cum-
mings Gallery.
Photo by Jodi Metio/Merdad photographer
The show began on January
"Teapot with creamer and sugar bowl" by Beth Hauck 23 and runs until February 21.
It is exclusive for Mercyhurst
art majors, but all are welcome
to view the pieces that are on
display.
All art majors, freshman to
seniors, are required to submit
at least one piece; however, stu-
dents are limited to submitting
no more than two pieces. The
art professors decide which
pieces will be put on display.
f-: Every year students looks for-
ward to showing the college
community as well as the Erie
community their art work that
they have been diligently work-
ing on all year.
Every student enters a piece
or pieces in hopes that theirs
will be selected to be put in dis-
play and maybe, ifthey are orig-
inal enough, even selected for
first, second or third prize.
Freshman Patrick Tuoti, a
graphic design major, who
hopes to go into advertising,
The Art show allows Mercyhurst students to gain
recognition among their peers.
Students submit pieces from
all aspects of art such as, tra-
ditional 2-D and 3-D media,
computer generated art, oil,
acrylic, and watercolor paint-
ings, graphite, markers, char-
coal, photography, colored pen-
cil, pen and ink, installation
work, ceramics crafts, and
multi-media.
Money is always in incentive
for college students to strive to
do their best. Not only do stu-
dents get to show off their
work during the art show but
they also have the opportunity
to win money if their work
IF
Concert with Patty
David Band and Music
Buddies featuring Jay
Roblee and the Franklin
Blues Brothers. Barrow
Civic Theater, Franklin.
MARCH 1 Prodigals.
Odeon, Cleveland. On
sale Jan. 24 at Ticket-
Master.
MARCH 1CKY. \
Metropol, Pittsburgh.
On sale Jan. 25 at
TicketMaster.
MARCH 1 ? and the
Mysterians. Beachland
Ballroom, Cleveland.
MARCH 4 Les
Photo by Jodi Mello/Merdad photographer Nubians. Odeon,
Cleveland. On sale Jan.
24 at Ticket Master.
Professor Harper will select MARCH 6 Cat Power,
the top three piecesfromabout Entrance, more. Club
fifty entries that were previously Laga, Oakland. On sale
selected by Mercyhurst art pro- Jan. 25 at TicketMas-^
fessors. First prize is awarded ter.
$300.00, second prize $200.00,
and third prize $100.00 The MARCH 7 Saw
winners will be announced lat- Doctors. Odeon,
er this week. Cleveland. On sale Jan.
Attending the art show gives 24 at TicketMaster.
one a whole knew perspective
of Mercyhurst art majors. It is MARCH 15 Disturbed,
obvious that long hours of hard Chevelle, Taproot,
work and many tedious details Unloco. CUS Convoca-
go into each piece. tion Center, Cleveland.
The community and students On sale Jan. 25 at 10
who are non art majors gain a a.m. at TicketMaster.

Photo by Jodi MeUo/Merciad photographer submitted a still life pencil meets 1 he juror's liking. whole knew respect for stu-
drawing of a lacrosse helmet, On the morning of Friday, dents who dedicate their life to MARCH 18. Papa
tt Grieve*' by Scott Mastin art, when they attend the art Roach. Metropol,|
which unfortunately did not January 24 Professor Rachael
make it into the show. "I was Harper of Edinboro University, show. Not many people are giv- Pittsburgh. On sale
not confident in my piece when came in a viewed the art work. en the talent to see beauty ev- Jan. 25 at TicketMas-
I entered it, I am just thankful Professor Harper is a regional erywhere and express it in a ter.
1 The student art opening Jan. color and one shade of that personal way that can be
16* 2003 in the Cummings Art particular color. that I got a chance to try and and nationally exhibited artist as
Senior, Stephanie Balaban participate in the show as a well as a professor of painting shared and respected by oth- MARCH 19. Tori
Gallery located in the Mary ers ?
freshman," says Tuoti. at Edinboro I niversity. Amos. Warner Theater,
D'Angelo Performing Arts took her photo "Hidden ;-„for
Center. Some students that her senior thesis. It is only Erie. On sale date TBA.
have work featured in the one selection from her whole
show are: Sarah Lopata, project. She wanted to find
Jennifer Barba, Bekah .*hidden and visible parts of Need a Babysitter? MARCH 23. Sigur
Ros. Odeon. Cleveland.
Odeon, Cleveland. On
Thompson, Ted Nagorsen, persona I i ty.|_
Look no further
• •*

Junior, Bekah Thompson sale Jan. 24 at Ticket-

and Stephanie Balaban. £ Master.
Junior, Sara Lopata created created her "Love without
her "Reflection^ in Photo II. sound" for her final project Joyce a professional Baby-sitter is here to watch your MARCH 25. Sigur
She usedfishas props and she in Drawing I. The subject Ros. By ham Theater,
wanted an obscure look. selected was unique and it children during class Pittsburgh. On sale
"The morel obscure your represents someone who is
subject is, the more attention very special 10 her.; or during your leisure time. Jan. 25 at noon at
Junior, Ted Nagorsen TicketMaster.
m«

it gets." Lopata said. "Using

fish and a toaster is very created his "Rolling the
She is located on Parade Blvd. That's right within walk-
APRIL 2. Pat Boone.
obscure."
Plankfc£ , completely
independent of any of his art
ing distance of Mercyhurst. Palace Theater,
Senior, Jennifer Barba classes. He was letting ideas
painted her "A Cold Day on come to him and then drew a Pay is negotiable I Greensburg. On sale
Jan. 25 at TicketMas-
the Stairs to Montmarte" from thumbnail sketch. 1 his was You can contact Joyce at 825-5040 ter.
her memory of Paris. The done specifically for the 2003
assignment was to paint a art show. :
Don't forget to leave a message.
watercolor using only one
PAGE 10
_LAKER
SPORTS
Defense
By Mitch Albom
Knight Ridder Newspapers
SAN DIEGO — We can all
retire now. Tampa Bay has won
a Super Bowl. The Red Sea has
parted, elephants can fly, insur-
ance companies are cutting
their rates in half and Michael
Jackson will win M an of The
Year. A franchise that once
dressed like a Popsicle was
draped Sunday night in an NFL
championship, having gutted
the Oakland Raiders the way a
hungry bear gores a fish.
They blitzed. They sacked.
They intercepted. They went
home with a trophy. Somebody
check for tire marks..This
wasn't a game, it was a run
over. I'm still waiting for the
Oakland Raiders and their No.
1 ranked offense to actually,
you know, play some football.
They were shut up, shut down,
and, when it counted, shut out.
And it only proves what nobody
wants to hear: tough defense
beatsflashyoffense almost ev-
ery time.
And when it does, it's ugly.
Oh yes, this was an ugly Su-
per Bowl. The first half was like
watching a nervous kid take his
driving test Stop. Start. Herk.
Jerk. If you listened carefully,
you could hear fans saying,
"What time does Shania Twain
come on?"
The second half wasn't much
better. The Bucs disrupted Oak-
land's rhythm like a dancer who
knocks over the drum set. They
sacked again. Intercepted again.
Scored again. After a while it
was embarrassing, watching
these supposedly mighty Raid-
ers as overwhelmed as a kid-
trying to rob a bank with a
Lakers fall to No. 17 Gannon Tennis competeslnJDoubles Tourney
By Mackenzie Dexter
Sports editor
The Golden Knights of Gan-
non were too much for the Lak-
er wrestling team to handle Fri-
day, Jan. 24 as they defeated
Mercyhurst 24-13.
"I think that we wrestled wel 1,
but we lacked the intensity that
we had against Gannon last
year," said sophomore Jared
Snyder. "But as a second year
program, we have come a long
way in these past few years. 19
No. 17 Gannon led 11-2 in
takedowns after the first four
matches. Gannon took wins in
the 125 weight class against
sophomore Ricky Randazzo 8-
5, the 133 weight class against
sophomore Mike Shumac 10-
7, pinning freshman 141-
pounder Will Tedder at 3:47
and defeating sophomore Jake
Squire 6-0 in the 149 weight
class.
Mercyhurst attempted to
make a comeback in the sec-
ond half of the match. In the
165 weight class, sophomore
T I Fera won 6-1, Freshman
Kevin Hoogenboom got a ma-
jor decision 16-8 in the 174
weight class, while sophomore
Ben McAvinew won the 184
weight class and sophomore
Justin Mautz won the 197
weight class with scores of 5-
3 and 4-1, respectively.
Women's hockey wins tenth in arow
Mercyhurst won its tenth
game in succession Saturday,
Jan. 25, with a hard-fought 2-
1 win at Ohio State. The meet-
ing was the first-ever between
the two teams. The Lady Lak-
ers improved their overall
record to 20-5-2 while the
Buckeyes dropped to 7-14 2.
The Lady Lakers scored first
when sophomore forward Sara
McDonald tallied her team-lead-
ing 12th of the season at 2:57
of the first period. Sophomore
forward Chrissy Yule and se-
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squirt gun.
Yes, the Raiders managed a
small spark late. Their final
memory will be Dwight Smith
returning Tampa's fifth inter-
ception of the night for a cof-
fin-nail ing touchdown, making
it 48-21.
That's what happens when a
defense is faster than an Of-
fense. The Oakland offensive
line couldn't hold the rushing
tide of Bucs defenders, and the
Raider point-scoring machine
sputtered, spit and went up in
smoke*
In truth, the most interesting
thing to happen to the Raiders
happened before the coin was
even tossed. Their starting cen-
ter, a Pro Bowl player named
Barret Robbins, was sent home
after he didn't show for Satur-
Sophomore Ricky Randazanno tries to takedown his op-
ponent before they move off the mat. The Lakers fell 24-13
against Gannon Friday night.
Gannon won again by getting
their last points in the heavy
weight match by pinning soph-
omore Angelo Caponi at 2:16.
"This year we have continued
the tradition that was started last
year by Coach Cipollone," said
Snyder. "That is, to work hard
and be better conditioned than
your opponent, then good
things will happen. Overall the
season has gone well, we beat
Indianapolis and West Liberty,
both who are nationally
ranked."
Mercyhurst wi 11 wrestle again
Sunday, Feb. 2 when they trav-
el to the University at Buffalo.
The match begins at 3 p.m.
nior defender Jenn Jeffrey as-
sisted. OSU tied the game at
18:38 of the first when junior
forward Heather Farrell beat
Mercyhurst senior goalie Tiffa-
ny Kibble.
The score remained knotted
until freshman forward Saraan-
tha Shirley scored, unassisted,
at 7:59 of the second against
Ohio State senior netminder
April Stojak. Ii was Shirley's
eleventh goal of the year and a
team high fourth game-winner.
Mercyhurst outshot Ohio
THEMERCIAD
Does iWin Games
Super Bowl KRT photo by Gary Reyes/San Jose Mercury News
day's practice. He couldn't be
found until that evening. There
were rumors of him being in Ti-
juana, Mexico, of being too in-
ebriated to check in, of being
in the hospital. Maybe in the old
days, this would have been
"Raider mystique." But when
your veteran quarterback is as
stiff as an accountant and your
star receivers are aging gentle-
men, all it does is mess things
up.
And no matter what the Raid-
ers roster tells you, when the
man snapping the ball disap-
pears on game day, things get
rattled.
Not that the Raiders needed
help in that department. From
the start it was clear that all
those AFC defenses they pep-
pered with dinky passes were
Kriston Malliard/Contrlbutlng photographer
"Well we wrestle the Univer-
sity at Buffalo on Sunday,
which will be a good test of
how far we have come. The
rest of the season is up in the
air. The rest of the season is
what we make of it," Snyder
•j
said.
"We have 4 good duals left be-
fore Regionals," continued Sny-
der. "If we continue to work
hard in the practice room, we
could take four to five wres-
tlers to Nationals. The poten-
tial is there, but it will be up to
each individual on the team to
focus and to do their very best
If they do that, then we may
take even more."
State 17-15 thanks to a 9-4 edge
in the third. Ohio State failed
on three power play chances
while the Lakers were 0 for 2.
Kibble picked up t he win in goal
to improve to 15-3-0.
Mercyhurst won all five
games on its road swing and
oulseored the opposition 20-3.
Mercy burst is now off until
Sunday, Feb. 2, when No, I
Harvard visits the Ice Center
for a 1 p.m. contest.
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no match for the swift smash
of Tampa Bay. Rich Gannon,
for most of the game, couldn't
do anything. I mean nothing.
He was chased and erased. All
season long, he tacked pinball-
I ike numbers on the opposition.
On Sunday, he went "tilt."
How can you describe the
total dom i nation? Think of Oak-
land as a mosquito and Tampa
as a big can of Raid. Press the
sprayer.
That was the Super Bowl.
*
Consider this: Oakland's first
five possessions ended with a
sack, a sack, a deflected pass
and two interceptions. By half-
time^ the No. 1 offense had
three points and 62 total yards.
If that's a job resume, it gets
you the mail room.
What Tampa did was much
Here are the resultsfromthe
opening day of the Great
Lakes Doubles Champion-
ships played Saturday, Jan.
25, at the Westwood Racquet
Club: § sowski (Mercyhurst) BYE.
First Round:
Championship Division:
John Nichols/ John Vadnal
(Mercyhurst) def. Oto Hlinik/
Keith Whittingham (Erie); 6-
1,6-1.
Travis Myler/Scott La Baron
(Edinboro) def. Adam
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third down, and next thing you
know, Brad Johnson is a Super
Bowl winning quarterback, and
SAN DIEGO, CA — Oakland Warren Sapp, the league's big-
quarterback Rich Gannon gest talker without a title, has a
walks off the field after ring to match his zing.
falling to Tampa Bay In the Heaven help us all.
Buccaneers 48-21 victory How strange is this? Tampa
over Oakland in Super Bowl Bay, Super Bowl champs? Re-
XXXVII on Sunday, Jan. 26, member, this was the expan-
2003. Gannon made 24 sion team to end all expansion
completed passes out of 44 teams. This was a franchise
attempts. He threw for 272 that lost its first 26 games, a
yards,! including two franchise that saw Bo Jackson,
touchdowns. Despite that, its No. 1 pick, say **No thanks,
he only rushed for three I'd rather play baseball," a fran-
yards out of two attempts, chise that was known for years
handed the ball to Tampa as "The Yuccateers.*'
five times, had one fumble Heck, as late as last Febru-
and couldn't score on the ary, Tampa Bay was still em-
two two-point conversion barrassing itself with a vacant
attempts. head coaching office, having
fired Tony Dungy, only to see
one candidate after another sink
by circumstance. In the end,
the Bucs owners had pay $8 mil-
lion and four draft picks just to
GET a coach.
like what the Baltimore Ravens But they got the right one.
did in winning the Super Bowl Jon Gruden, Oakland's-ex,
two years ago, its defense was did what Dungy couldn't,
so good, it seeped into the of- namely, get the team to score
fense. Here was quarterback some points, and the combina-
Brad Johnson, on the money, tion of a fresh face and fresh
d . T T • •
fire lifted this club over the fi-
J receiver Joe Jurevicius
catching big passes, and Micha- nal hurdle.
And there they were, hoist-
el Pittman, maybe the least
known name on an unknown ing the cup. The Creamsicle
was Dreamsicle. The world
offense, gaining over 100
yards, the first running back in was on its axis.
So that's it. We can quit now.
the playoffs to do so, and look-
ing more like Marcus Allen than We've seen it all. Dogs can talk,
it snows at the equator, ice
any of the Raiders.
cream has no calories, and for
The Bucs marched through
Oakland's exhausted defense the next 12 months, we'll be
saying "The World Champion
like, well, like Oakland used to
march through everyone else. Tampa Bay Bucs." Could any-
And finally, when Oakland thing in this world be stranger?
Well. I take that back. "World
coughed up its final gasp, pull-
Champion Detroit Lions."
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pa offense convened a critical But I said this world.
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Matt Hambleton/ Lucas Kra- ing finals by the score of 5-7,
7-5, 7-6(4) on Sunday, Jan.
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Lakers take Gannon to overtime
By Krista Ross
Contributing writer
With over 1800 in attendance
and the crowd on their feet, Erie
rivals Mercyhurst and Gannon
University gave the fans a game
to remember. Before a sold out
rowdy crowd, standing room
only, and an overtime session,
Gannon would come out on top
but not without a battle from
the Lakers. ^ in overtime.
The Gannon Knights made an
11-2 run to start before the
Lakers would take over, to lead
at the half by three (27-24).
Again the Knights would take
a strong lead to start the second
half 48-41, but the Lakers went
on another run and had a four-
point lead 58-54 with 2:18 left.
But Mercyhurst could not edge
the Gannon in regulation and the
Lady Lakers fall to Gannon 65-52
By Krista Ross
Contributing writer
The Mercyhurst women's
basketball team fell to cross-
town rival Gannon Knights 65-
52 Jan. 25, but not without
putting up a fight. The Lakers
dropped to 4-14 overall and 1-
9 in the conference.
Women's
basketball
With over 1600 in attendance,
the Mercyhurst Lady Lakers
opened strong taking a 20-5
lead with ten minutes left in the
first half, but the Knights
fought back and would only
trail by four 30-26 going into
the half | onlv come within five in the
The Lady Knights would
waste no time in the second
Season-ending injuries mean
off-season rehab, even surgery
By Eric M each am
Contributing writer
Many athletes work all off-
season to avoid injuries during
the season that could cause
them to miss games or even the
entire season. s "We are here if they need us.
With the revolution of arthro-
scopic surgery, an athlete can
be back sooner that ever. This
surgery enables the athlete to
be back in action within a few
weeks, depending on how soon
the therapy is completed.
Two Mercyh urst ath 1 etes,
Matt King and Dustyn Risner,
had such surgery during their
last off-season.
King, a senior, went through
an extensive training session
only to lose his baseball season
to a shoulder injury. Instead of
choosing an open surgery with
large incisions and long reha-
bilitation, he chose the quick
and efficient one - arthrosco-
py, s
King was confident of the
surgery because one of New
York City's best known special-
ists was doing the work. "I
knew with this doctor, he
would do i 1 right and I would
have no problems with it," King
said. M . J
"Many of the major league
baseball pitchers who have
needed shoulder surgery have
gone to him," King added.
Jody Mello/Merclad photographer
Knights scored the final points Lakers final three points from looks on. Mitchell had 22 points against the Knights, in-
of regulation to push the game behind the arc. The Knights cluding two 3-pointers, while Shouse finished with 11.
into overtime. ended the scoring with a free
Gannon took the lead for throw with four seconds to
good at 71 -70 on a bucket by play.
junior guard Brandon Andrews. Helm led the Mercyhurst 25 minutes. Shouse ended with Mercyhurst will start the trip
The Gannon lead grew to 75- players in double figures with 11. Helm also led all Lakers with with a game at Findlay
70 before Mercyhurst junior 25 points. Freshman guard a game high ten rebounds.
guard Justin Shouse hit the Tony Mitchell finished with 22
Senior guard Katie Lorincz looks to pass to an open team-
mate as a Gannon player plays heavy defense on her. Freshman guard Cassie Seth runs past the Gannon press
Lorincz scored ten points and had four assists against as she yells out a play for her team. Seth added six points
Gannon Saturday night
half, outscoring the Lady Lak-
ers by 17. The Lakers would
second half.
Gannon out rebounded Mer-
Traun Moore/Contributing photographer
A Mercyhurst athletic trainer
demonstrates an exercise
that Is used In rehab.
S King stayed home to recuper-
ate. "They have one of the best
rehabilitation centers there, so
I decided to rehab there. Plus,
who would want to go back to
school during the summer?" he
asked with a smile.
Risner, on the other hand,
opted to have the surgery in Erie
and to stay here for a summer
of rehabilitation. "I wanted to
get done as soon as possible,"
he said. ; Swimming allows exercise
Ajunior, Risner decided to let
Mercyhurst's doctors perform
0r
the surgery.
"It didn't matter to me who
did the surgery. I just wanted
to get back on the field," he
said.
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Upcoming
'Hurst
Senior guard Marcus Jankus
takes a 3-point shot over an
Sports
opponent in Saturday night*s
game against Gannon.
Jankus had three points and Women's basketball
one assist against the
Knights. He has scored 50 1/30 Findlay 5:30 p.m. A
points, made 20 assists, had 2/01 Ashland m 1 p.m.A
12 rebounds and four steals 2/06 Wayne St. 5:30 p.m. A
this season. The Lakers lost
to the cross-townrival76-73
Men's basketball
1/30 Findlay 7:30 p.m. A
2/01 Ashland P p.m. A :
2/06 Wayne St. f7:30 p.m. A
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Freshman guard Tony Mitchell makes a move around a Women s| hockey
Gannon player as teammate junior guard Justin Shouse
2/02 Harvard 1 p.m. H
of which 17 came in the final five games on the road. Men's hockey
1/31 Fairfield 7 p.m. H
Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. 2/01 Bentley 7 p.m. H
The Lakers will play their next 2/04 Canisius 7 p.m.H
Men's tennis
2/01 Slippery Rock 3 p.m.H
2/02 Wayne State 2 p.m. H
Women's tennis
2/01 Slippery Rock 3 p.m.H
Men's volleyball
1/30 Puerto Rico 8 p.m. H
1/31 Niagara 7:30 p.m. H
2/01 Puerto Rico7:30 p.m.H
2/01 St Francis 12 p.m. H
2/Q5.D'Youville 7 p.m. A
Wrestling
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Jody Mello/Merclad photographer
2/02 Buffalo 3 p.m. A
and three assists for the Lakers despite losing to Gannon.
Club hockey
cyhurst 34-30, cashed 18 of pared to Gannon's 63. Junior five games on the road. Mer-
23at the line, and forced 26 Mer- forward Krista Ross led all Lak- cyhurst will start the trip with 2/01 Lehigh TBA A
cyhurst turnovers. Mercyhurst ers with 14 points, while senior a game at Findlay Thursday, 2/02 TB A TBA A
shot 50 percent from the floor, guard Katie Lorincz added 10. Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m,f
but took only 36 shots com- The Lakers will play their next
Intramural Update
In volleyball action this week, the Amish Men defeated the Sea Monkeys 20-16,20-10, the Sea
Monkeys defeated Gravity 20-17, 20-7, the Amish Men defeated Gravity 20-16, 18-20, 10-5
and Allison's team defeated the Nads 20-16,20-10 I
Mary Ann Love, the head
trainer at Mercyhurst, sees In women's basketball intram urals, the winning teams were the Liberty over the Mystics, along
many athletes who are dealing with the Sparks over the Freedom and the Liberty closing with a win over the Rockets.
with the effects of injuries and
surgery,
"It really depends on the per- In men's basketball intramurals, the Magic defeated the Blazers, the Warriors defeated the
son whether they have the sur- Celtics, the Clippers defeated the Cavs and the 76ers defeated the Bucs.
gery here or at home," she said. The big game this week was between the two powerhouses, the Nets and the Kings. The Nets
pulled away with a 48-33 win.
They can sti 11 come in and re-
hab here if they re-injure them-
selves."
Following arthroscopy sur-
gery, complications are possi-
ble, much like any surgery.
Women's JHockey
They include infection, phlebi-
tis (blood clots in a vein), ex-
9th ranked Mercyhurst Lady Lakers
cessive swelling or bleeding,
damage to blood vessels or
nerves, and instrument break-
age. They occur in less than one
percent of all arthroscopic pro-
cedures.
Exercises recommended in #1 Harvad
the wake of knee or joint inju-
ries include bicycling and
swimming.
Bicycling at high revolutions
and low resistance acts to lu-
Sunday February 2nd at 1 o'clock \r\
bricate and smooth the joint as
the surfaces rub together. At the Mercyhurst Ice Hockey Center
least 20 minutes a day on the
bicycle is recommended.
without bearing weight on the
involved joint and is considered
Featuring Three 2002 Olympic Sold
an excellent way to maintain
Silver Women's Hockey
muscle strength around (he
joint without causing irritation,
Daily stretching is useful to
maintain range of motion.
medalists playing the Lady Lakers
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Lakers sweep American International

By Bryan Christopher
Contributing writer
The wins keep coming for
coach Rich Gotkin and the Lak-
ers.
Mercyhurst swept American
International College Friday and
Saturday by scores of 4-2 and
5-1 in Springfield, Massachu-
setts*.
Saturday's action featured a
two-goal, one assist perfor-
mance from sophomore for-
ward David Wrigley.
The Lakers jumped to an ear-
ly lead thanks to a score from
junior forward Adam Tackab-
erry two minutes into the first
period. Wrigley scored both of
his goals later that period, his
second thanks to an assist from
sophomore defenseman T.J.
Kemp.
Mercyhurst had a 3-0 lead
until A.I.C. found the net at
14:55. * T |
A scoreless second period led
to two more Laker goals in the
third. Sophomore and junior
forwards Rich Hansen and
Shane Relihan each scored
goals and sealed the victory.
Their goals came within 30 sec-
onds of each other.
Freshman goalie Andy
Franck, this week's Metro At-
I antic Athletic Association Goal-
le of the Week, picked up
where he left off last weekend
as he registered 16 saves and
picked up his seventh win of
the season.
Saturday the Lakers again
struck first as Hansen scored
his second goal of the week-
end, his fifteenth of the season,
at 15:34 in the first, thanks to
assists from Tackaberry and
Kemp. Senior forward Adam
Rivers extended the lead to 2-0
at 11:4 7 in the middle period. It
was his seventh goal of the sea-
son, and it came off assists
from freshman forward Pre-
ston Briggs and Franck.
American International
evened the score with two
goals in 20 seconds and closed
the period tied 2-2.4:13 into the
third, Mercyhurst stepped up
their game, as freshman for-
ward Scott Reynolds and jun-
ior defenseman Nolan Brown
Sophomore forward David
Wrigley led the Lakers in
Saturday night's game
against American Interna-
tional with two goals, in-
cluding one power play
goal, and one assist Wrigley
is the second leading scorer
with ten goals and leads the
team in assists with 12.
File photo
helped freshman forward Erik own destiny," said Gotkin. "A
Johnson score the go ahead playoff spot as well as a regu- File photo
lar season championship are
goal, his third of the season and
second game-winner. Five min- within reach. We have played Senior Marty Rychley fights for the puck as he faces off
utes later junior forward Peter well since starting up again Jan, against an opponent Rychley and the rest of the Lakers
Rynshoven capped off the vic- 2, but we've still got good defeated American International this weekend by scores
tory with his own goal, getting games to play. We need to keep of 5-1 and 4-2, respectively.
assists from Tackaberry and winning, and if we play well it
senior defenseman Mark should work out." and a bit a good luck, Gotkin is finding a way to win games,
Chambers. The sweep improved Mercy- not worried about keeping the and we've done that"
Outshooting the Yellow Jack- hurst to 10-9-2 overall and 10- players motivated. "When the smoke clears, we
ets 33-22, the Lakers finished 2-2 in the conference while "We have common goals, and should be all right."
the game on top 5-3. Franck A.I.C. dropped to 5-14-2 and we share them as a group," he Mercyhurst next hosts Fair-
won his sixth-strait game and 4-10-1. The Lakers now boast said. "We all want to be suc- field as part of a three-game
improved his season record to a record of 10-1-1 all-time cessful every time we play. We homestand beginning Friday,
8-4. I f^4 | against the Yellow Jackets.! must continue to work hard and Jan. 31. n
"At this point, we control our Despite the recent hot streak push ourselves. It's all about

Tampa Bay Bucs win Sports Spotlight:

Ross contributes big for Lakers

By Bryan Christopher
Contributing writer
It has been a trying year for
the women's basketball team,
but junior Krista Ross knows
it's not over quite yet.
"We've got nine games left,
and there is no reason why we
can't improve on last year's
record ' said Ross. *
Ross leads the 4-14 Lady Lak-
ers in rebounds, averaging 6.1
Super Bowl KRT photo by Lionel Hahn/ABACA Press
per game. She is also second
SAN DIEGO, CA — Tampa Bay receiver Keenan in scoring, averaging more than
McCardell (87) catches a touchdown pass over 12 per game.
Oakland's Charles Woodson (24) in the second half of Bright spots so far this year
Super Bowl XXXVII. See story on page 10. have come in each win, says
Ross, and despite the loss, the
Gannon game was especially
Jody Mello/Merciad photographer
mates plays for Gannon, so for
me the rivalry comes from
Junior forward Krista Ross
attempts to make a Jump
shot over the outreached
arms of a Gannon oppo-
nent Ross is second on the
team with points with 220
and also leads the team In
rebounds with 109,39
offensive and 70 defensive.
The Lady Lakers are 4-14
and have nine games left
In the season.
the better team in the area."
The North Canton, Ohio na-
the past."
This year's team participated
in the Family First Sports Park
team building activities, which
involved climbing ropes and
working together as a group to
achieve a common goal.
She also believes that the play
of senior forward Jessica Weir
has been an inspiration. A walk-
on who did not get much play-
ing time last year, she has
worked her way into a starting
role and has become a big con-
tributor for the Lady Lakers.
A communications major
with a public relations concen-
tration, Ross remains optimis-
tic about the rest of the 2002-
2003 season as well as next
year.

Club hockey stays exciting. I

"Playing Gannon is always
fun," said Ross. "It's a bigger
home."
"The competition is always
more heated," she said, smiling
tive believes despite the win/loss
record, the team has taken
steps forward.
"Right now it's most impor-
tant that we stick together both
on and off the court, not dwell

on winning streak crowd, and I love that. 1 like to

feed off the noise. It makes
everything seem special. Also,
one of my high school team-
as she, alongside her team-
mates, exchange glances. "That
game is for bragging rights, and
you always want to be able to
"There has been an improve-
ment in team unity this year,"
said Ross. "We are focused on
on the losses and give each oth-
er a hand," said Ross.

building as a team more than in

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