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MERCIAD
Vol. 79 No. 11 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 January 18, 2006
THE
Keystone Innovation Starter Kit Grant, See Grant on page 2 Money can be deposited onto the A student uses her ONE card to grab a pop in between classes.
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In an hour-long speech after the One Card Office Website the One Card. Melissa Jack often uses her ONE card in the vending machines.
the ceremony, she called for a
moment of silent prayer to re-
Grant enrichment
Lagos hailed the election of
Chile’s first woman leader as a
“historic triumph.” MERCYHURST COLLEGE
False data found in cancer study Continued from page 1 a scale of milimeters, crime of-
ficers work in terms of streets,
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
A cancer expert invented patients for a study which concluded
taking common painkillers could protect against oral cancer, it is al-
a new faculty member, a gradu-
ate assistant, lab and necessary
archeology uses milimeters but
the analyzation is always the
OPEN HOUSE
leged. Dr. Jon Sudbo reportedly made up patients and case histories equipment. same,” says Cabo. Get the information you need about:
for the study published in highly-respected Lancet medical journal One application for forensics Governments can use it for
last October. anthropology, crime mapping, tracking land usage, utilities, real Spring and fall admissions
Sudbo has not commented publicly on the claims. But a spokes- may require the processing of estate parcels and for emergency Full time and part time degree programs
woman for Oslo’s Norwegian Radium Hospital, where he works, 200 layers of information at response planning, and busi- Teacher certifications for college grads
said he had admitted falsifying data. The revelation comes just days once. nesses for interpreting demo-
Graduate assistantship opportunities
after work published in the journal Science by South Korean cloning Through mapping explosions graphic data.
expert Hwang Woo-suk was revealed as fabricated. the GIS is able to interpret the “It is another tool for our Day, evening and weekend schedules
way debris is disrupted to reveal toolbox,” said Jim Breckenridge,
patterns. “The GIS shows us chair of Mercyhurst’s intelligence � Organizational Leadership
Stardust capsule lands
the patterns that tell about the studies department. � Administration of Justice
A capsule containing comet bomb,” says Cabo. “Geographic analysis accom- � Special Education
particles and interstellar dust “The main application then panies most of all of the analyses � Forensic Anthropology
landed on Earth after a seven- could be for human rights inves- we do and the GIS software is � Applied Intelligence
year space mission on Sunday tigations, for example, examining state-of-the-art. If our students � On-line Non-Profit Management
morning. The Stardust probe mass graves.” can be proficient in GIS, it makes
released the capsule as it flew The GIS is not limited to fo- them all the more attractive to February 4, 2006 � Noon– 2:00 pm
back to Earth after a 2.8-billion- rensic anthropology functions, future employers,” Breckenridge
mile trip. The capsule plunged though. said. RSVP today!
through the atmosphere and It will be used for several “This is a very fast growing
touched down in the Utah desert. departments, most notably ar- field,” says Cabo. (814) 824-2270
Scientists believe the first com-
etary dust samples ever returned
cheology, intelligence studies,
computer science, forensic an-
“GIS researchers fit a very high
profile. It’s very good student
www.mercyhurst.edu/graduate
to Earth will shed light on the thropology and more. wise-they will have access to a
origins of the Solar System. “Anthropology measures on lot of jobs.”
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To contact: featuremerciad@mercyhurst.edu
FEATURES
A year to last a lifetime
When involved in a year of service you
have a chance to give as well as receive
ganizations are Jesuit Volunteer
Corps, Mercy Corps, and Ameri-
Corps. Jesuit Volunteer Corps
(JVC) and Mercy Corps are both
religious and community service
opportunities,” Zechman said.
The VISTA program seems
to be a good opportunity, but
probably isn’t the best long term Photo courtesy of Sister Michele
choice, as VISTA“does not pay a Hazel Jennings, a freshman and workstudy for Sr. Michele,
salary but gives a stipend. Usually goes four times a week to offer her services to the Booker
the stipend is around $800 dollars T. Washington Center, an after-school program for inner-
a month,” Zechman said. city kids. This program is designed to help these students
Money, however, wasn’t Zech- with their school work. Here she offers help and support
man’s reason for joining the VIS- to Semaje.
TA program; she joined because
“it allowed me to do indirect and
direct service. I wanted to learn
what it was like to be the person
‘Hurst students
willing to devote
organizing, training, and facilitat-
ing programs, not just directly
working with the community.”
While not the best career
choice, programs like VISTA can
actually assist you in getting a job
because “it shows the employer
time to others
“
so much,” Zechman said. A total of 700 Mercyhurst
Photo courtesy of Amanda Zechman In preparing for the future, College students on the Erie and
Amanda helps at the inner-city after-school programs. Zechman offers the following North East campuses completed
advice: “I would recommend 6,456 hours of community ser- I feel it made me
If this applies to you, or if a satisfying job because most going on an alternative break vice during fall term, according more accepting of
By Jen Helbig
”
you are an underclassman look- positions require experience,” trip and discovering a new part to service learning director Sister
Contributing writer
of the states/world. This will Michele Marie Schroeck, RSM. others.
ing for some direction, maybe Zechman said.
the VISTA program is for you. “Doing a year of service helps open so many doors for you in The volunteers included 615
Four years ago, you were prob-
ably sitting in your high school
VISTA stands for Volunteers in students gain experience in or- the future. I also recommend
giving a year of service so that
students in 22 classes at Mercy-
hurst Erie, and 85 students in
- Caitlin Graci
service to America. ganization, leadership, profes-
counseler’s office wondering if Amanda Zechman is Mercy- sionalism, and follow through. you can gain professionalism, five classes at Mercyhurst North
Mercyhurst was really the place hurst’s AmeriCorps*VISTA vol- When Mercyhurst had their ca- leadership, organizational skills, East. to Mercyhurst for the 2005-06
you wanted to study. unteer this year. She transferred reer fair I went over to talk about and self-confidence in the work “Once students participate in academic year, coordinated after-
This year, you might be mak- to Gannon University four years AmeriCorps and to my surprise force.” service learning, they experience school and evening tutoring pro-
ing trips around town to drop ago from California University I was offered jobs on the spot In preparing for the future, the rewards of helping oth- grams at neighborhood centers
off your resume or scanning the in Pennsylvania, and graduated just because I had AmeriCorps taking a cue from Zechman ers and see that they, too, gain throughout the Erie community
Internet for graduate schools. in May 2005 with a bachelor’s written behind my name.” should be something that each something from it,” said Sister with the support of Mercyhurst
What if you have no idea where degree in science specializing in There are also opportuni- student should at least consider Michele. “Some students find student volunteers.
you want to be in one year? Have sport and exercise science. ties other than AmeriCorps to and hopefully the resulting ex- jobs or future internships.” “My service learning experi-
you ever considered a year of “Many times when a student become involved in if you are perience will be as enjoyable and Among the 42 sites served ence really opened my eyes,” said
service? graduates they struggle to find interested, “some popular or- rewarding as Zechman’s. were the Booker T. Washington Caitlin Graci who volunteered at
Center, House of Healing, Erie Emmaus Soup Kitchen in Erie.
County Historical Museum, “I really learned a lot, especially
Hispanic American Council, how much the people appreci-
Oct. 8-9 with Young People Who is a way I can give back to my
Care. Another five students lent comrades from the military,” said
their help to the Franciscans for Mercyhurst North East volunteer
the Poor Oct. 13-16 in Cincin- Randy Luce, who volunteered at
nati, Ohio. Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors
Amanda Zechman, an Ameri- Home.
Corps VISTA volunteer assigned
‘Hurst graduate
grogram to hold
an open house
The Office of Adult & Gradu- of their undergraduate degree
ate Programs will hold an open field.
house for prospective graduate “This can be a great career
and post-baccalaureate students strategy for top students who
on Feb. 4 from noon till 2 p.m. majored in one of the social sci-
“This is a ‘one stop’ opportu- ences or humanities and minored
nity,” said Dr. Michael Lyden, in a science area,” said Lyden.
Office of Adult & Graduate The open house will be held
Programs. at the Catherine McAuley Adult
“You can meet informally with Education Center on Wayne
our graduate program direc- Street. RSVP by calling 824-2270
tors and get information about or e-mailing adult@mercyhurst.
financial aid, graduate assistant- edu.
ships, application procedures and
whatever else you need.”
In addition to five master’s de-
gree programs and five graduate
certificates, Mercyhurst offers MATH LAB
post-baccalaureate advanced
certificates in such fields as Located in the Library
accounting, financial planning 304 A & B
and interior design, as well as
certification in early childhood, OPEN:
elementary and secondary edu- Sundays through
cation. Thursdays
College grads can come to
Mercyhurst and get their second- CALL:
ary teacher certification, choos- Ext: 2078
Photo courtesy of Lauren Vaccariello
ing from 16 subject areas ranging For exact hours
from art to world languages.
Brenda Steib and her friends take advantage of the new pool tables MSG arranged to
A new program in Medical Sci- TUTORIAL HELP FOR
put in the Student Union last year. If you have not used them yet, don’t miss out on this
ence / Pre-Health Professions ALL YOUR MATH
opportunity. Hours of use on weekdays are noon to midnight, Fridays are noon to 2 p.m.,
should prove very popular. It NEEDS
2:30 to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight and on weekends you can go there from noon to
helps college graduates meet
midnight. So, next time you feel like letting off some steam, go relax and perfect those
the admissions requirements of
pool shark skills.
medical, dental, osteopathic and
pharmacy schools – regardless
January 18, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4
A few good
and anticipation. Could I have a
pending friend request? A new
message or comment? The pos-
sibilities are endless and keep
brains
users indefinitely hooked.
Katie McAdams/Photo editor It is easy to let Myspace take
Myspace is beginning to take the place of people’s identities. Although this may be the precedence over schoolwork
case, there are those who continue to use it because of the escape it offers. and occupational duties. It can
By Andrea Bodnar
Upon sign up you get to design myspace friends!”
become a second life, more
alluring than the day-to-day Brain Bee challenges your
However, this can easily create realities we commonly immerse
Contributing writer
a profile page to your liking, add
photographs and have your very an illusion of what friendship re- ourselves in. knowledge of neuroscience
own blog. Such a prospect has ally is and instill feelings of false Although there are many in- Mercyhurst College will ments at Mercyhurst College,
Find me, message me, add brought around 40 million users superiority for some. herent risks, Myspace can be a host the annual Brain Bee on features questions answered
me, and don’t forget to read my to this rapidly growing site. Some people do hold a negative safe and fulfilling indulgence. Saturday, Feb. 11, and is look- aloud by individual students in
blog. Many teens today are replacing view of Myspace. Sophomore Responsible users can have fun ing for a few good brains to a “round robin” fashion until
For millions of young people real social activities with Internet Melike Konur said, “Myspace. interacting among friends and participate in the competition only one student is left stand-
a verbal exchange like this is communities such as Myspace. com convinces lonely people allowing others to appreciate based on knowledge of the ing. Questions are pulled from
nothing out of the ordinary. Instead of meeting with friends they will make friends or find unique forms of self-expres- neuroscience field. the Society for Neuroscience
Instead of exchanging telephone at the local hangout or convers- love. These people that make sion. Area high school students publication “Brain Facts,”
numbers upon meeting someone ing via telephone, it has become a these sites arent even making Alex Nees Van Balen, a fresh- are encouraged to participate which can be obtained by visit-
new, people now initiate further world of messaging and commu- money, they’re just as bored and man, expresses this point of and earn a chance to represent ing the Society for Neurosci-
interaction through their respect- nication over the net. Myspace lonely as the people on them. It’s view, “I think Myspace is great! It Northwest Pennsylvania at the ence Website at http://www.
able Internet community. allows for social interaction, sup- a neverending cycle.” allows me to tell the world about International Brain Bee held sfn.org/content/Publication.
Getting to know someone port and the sharing of common myself and interact with all my in March at the University BrainFacts/index.html
through your computer is less interests. It is not uncommon friends without even picking up of Maryland and sponsored Students and teachers
intimidating and lacks the awk- by the Society for Neurosci-
Kids have moved popularity for a user to claim the phone. I’m always checking interested in the competi-
wardness associated with face- contests from school to the In- my page and uploading new pics ence. Last year more than 30 tion should contact Darlene
addiction. regional Brain Bees took place
to-face conversation. ternet, competing to see who can to share!” Melchitzky at 824-3342,
To those who have not yet acquire the most expansive list Whatever your view is of Ultimately, an occasional delv- in the United States, as well as dmelchitzky@mercyhurst.
joined the Myspace scene, it is of friends. Theodore Bodnar, a Myspace there are some unspo- ing into MySpace can be enter- competitions in Canada, Hong edu or Robert Hoff at 824-
a Facebook-like Internet com- 16-year-old highschool student, ken rules people follow: upon taining and fun; but, when it Kong and India. 2380, rhoff@mercyhurst.edu,
munity that gives users more remarked, “When I add someone getting involved in a new rela- begins to take precedence over The regional competition, for more information.
personalization options, and is as my friend I really hope they tionship, don’t forget to post it daily activities it’s time to, at the which is hosted by the biol- Sponsors are also needed for
available to a larger network of accept, it really makes me feel in your profile. True validation very least, take a break. ogy and psychology depart- this event.
people. so much better to have lots of of new romantic endeavors is
Janurary 18, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5
Improved gas mileage standards: Better ratings, better choices for consumers
age rating system is outdated and vowed reform. eign oil. Gas-electric hybrid vehicles could see some of the
Philadelphia Inquirer editorial Beginning in 2008, ratings will take into account Assuming no changes to the vehicles themselves, biggest variations, because they’re more sensitive to
Knight Ridder Newspapers higher speed limits, rapid acceleration, use of air city m.p.g. estimates for most models are expected road conditions and fuel-draining features, such as
conditioning and cold weather. They’ll consider to drop 10 percent to 20 percent. Highway esti- air-conditioning. However, hybrids will still remain
By the second time they buy a car, most American road grade, wind resistance, tire pressure, load and mates will likely drop 5 percent to 15 percent. among the most fuel-efficient choices.
drivers have learned to view skeptically the mileage different fuels. That would be consistent with comparisons done Beyond vehicle choice, gas mileage depends on
estimates listed on the windows of those shiny new With gas prices high, consumers deserve accurate by the Automobile Club of Southern California’s good maintenance and sensible driving. Factors
automobiles in the showroom. information to make better vehicle choices. That’s Automobile Research Center. In a study released such as low-tire pressure, jump-start acceleration,
“28 m.p.g. highway, 21 city.” Yeah, right. important to individuals, but also to the nation. this week, the center compared EPA’s current overloading cargo racks, running electrical accesso-
Our skepticism is not in vain. Studies have Family vehicles account for 40 percent of American ratings with owner data and its own technicians’ ries on “max,” and unnecessary use of four-wheel
revealed vast discrepancies between the fuel ef- oil consumption and 20 percent of greenhouse-gas research on 41 vehicles. Ninety percent experienced drive reduce efficiency.
ficiency automakers say vehicles can achieve and emissions, which contribute to global warming. By mileage worse than their EPA rating. This new EPA gas-mileage rating system is a
what they actually deliver. choosing more fuel-efficient vehicles, Americans For example, a 2005 Toyota Camry averaged 28.5 needed change.
On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection can help clean up the environment and bolster m.p.g. in the EPA rating, but only 23.7 in the owner
Agency finally admitted that its 20-year-old mile- national security by reducing dependence on for- test and 24.2 in the auto club test.
The
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Seth reaches milestone
Senior hits her 1,000th point off free throw against Saginaw Valley at home
By Ryan Palm
Sports editor
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in the national polls.. tlers individually ranked. part of the season.
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