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NEWS
This new change is considered to have the biggest impact on Mercyhurst since the college went co-ed in 1969. Gamble unveiled the new logo at the announcement, which featured the traditional colors of blue, green, black and white. A new college shield and Mercyhurst cross are also featured in the logo, which symbolizes the founding Sisters of Mercy. The Carpe Diem motto and founding date are included as well. Much of the work involved in this process was already taken care of prior to the announcement. All the steps took place before the announcement. Now is the time to start allowing for changes, Rubino said. The next step will be making changes to administrative materials, signs, marketing materials and to the website. Its a very slow process and so much needs to be done, Rubino said. The change is hoped to clarify to international students that Mercyhurst University is not a high school. In international countries high school is often referred to as college. With the title of university, no confusion should occur. The university status will bring us up a notch if we follow through. Were still the same school, but were just on a different clientele for schools now, Rubino said. As of now, the university transition is to be celebrated during events that are already scheduled. Something additional will happen at graduation to celebrate the first class graduating from Mercyhurst University. A university celebration will also take place at the alumni reunion, so former Mercyhurst students can take part in the change. There
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I think its overwhelmingly positive. Its good and it shows you that the collegeuniversityis growing. Its really reflective. This is my seventh year here and its amazing how much the college has grown, and this is a continuation of that. Associate Professor of History John Olszowka, Ph.D. University is just a tag. The bottom line is that the university will be as good as the faculty, students and administration make it. It will only be as great as those of us interested in it. We need to dream big. Assistant Professor of Art Jodi Staniunas-Hopper
Faculty
Now that Mercyhurst has university status, I think that it has created a happy medium between a university-styled education with an intimate college-styled social experience. Mercyhurst University will create more opportunities for its students to get involved in their major and in the community, but it will also keep its lower student-teacher ratio and friendly community atmosphere. Junior Carli Hatfield I just think its a brilliant changeits difficult to explain the concept of college to my family back home in Pakistan. Now that were a university, its easier for them and potential employers abroad to understand my resume. Freshman Zainab Javed I think its a great opportunity for our school, and I think that its part of the stepping stones to make Mercyhurst an even better school. Sophomore Katie Jeffries The university change brings an exciting, new atmosphere to the campus...but the real question is: whens the university merchandise coming out? Junior Marchetta Genis Its nice to have a small, family-like community with a university status. Junior Tabatha Dessa I think the school becoming a university is great. I think its definitely a step in the right direction. We already have so much potential, and now with university status, it just opens up so many more doors for the school and the students attending it. Freshman Brianna Carle
Students
This is a good idea all around. University quality programs are what we have been offering for some time now. Students will benefit from ... an enhanced diploma, the university benefits in recruiting power and prestige and our community benefits from the growth in graduate studies that this offers. As time passes, other factors will become noticeable as well. University status sets the stage for the next chapter in the evolution of Mercyhurst that we know and love. Instructor of Geology Scott McKenzie First, in some ways, it isnt a big deal. Its a name change that reflects what we already are. It is a really important change for our recruitment of foreign students. I also think that a lot of potential downside of being a university has been avoidedthere wont be graduate students teaching classes, which will maintain the faculty-student relationships. We avoided the downside and are gaining the upside. I really dont see a downside to that. Professor of Political Science Randy S. Clemons, Ph.D. My understanding is in the last five years weve been a university already in everything but the name. Its unheard of for everything to go so quickly with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. What we want to protect is a small, liberal arts college. The way to do that is to become a university. We want North East and the graduate programs to grow, but we really want to protect the centerthe liberal arts college. This is absolutely a good thing. Associate Professor of English Brian Reed, Ph.D.
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Corbin. Were trying to be cost conscious as well as environmentally conscious. The university business cards and letterhead should arrive in March. Not all changes will occur this quickly. Mercyhurst signs that have the college logo on them need to be changed. The signs will not change all at one time, but a timeline for signage change has not yet been determined. The signage change will be the most significant cost of all the updates, which is why it will not take place all at once. Signs that have historical value will not change. We want to keep it that way as a reminder of where we were, Corbin said. As of now, the walls next to the gates that say Mercyhurst College will not change. The bookstore will launch its university clothing line in the spring, and this date will be announced ahead of time. Most of the stuff we are planning on doing is costs that would already be incurred, Corbin said. Some of it is absolutely no cost, and some of it is a cost of time and some of it is a cost of tangible resources. Besides the name and logo updates, Mercyhurst is not required to make any changes to what it normally does. When the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) came for a site visit, they did not make any recommendations, Corbin said. What university did was put the label on what we already are, Corbin said. For example, Mercyhurst had eight graduate programs prior to becoming a university. The title of Mercyhurst University acknowledges that these programs are in existence, Corbin said. Corbin pointed out that the discussion to switch to semesters has nothing to do with becoming a university. The longer class times came about in order to comply with PDE standards. One goal that Mercyhurst University has is to keep admissions stable in the College of Baccalaureate Studies while continuing to grow and foster the College of Associate Studies and the College of Graduate Studies, Corbin said. Whether the growth will be in terms of population or number of programs has yet to be determined. Corbin explained this idea by quoting President Tom Gamble, Ph.D. Its not that were going to get bigger but that we are also going to get better, she said.
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Numerous changes need to be made now that Mercyhurst has become a university, including updates to signs.
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Senior Week 2012 Events
Kickoff Party Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. Student Union Great Room Bowling Night Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 9 p.m. Eastland Lanes Rate Your Pizza Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. Student Union Great Room Snag a Senior Date Auction Thursday, Feb. 9, at 9 p.m. Walker Recital Hall 100 Days Senior Dinner Friday, Feb. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Egan Cafeteria 100 Days Party Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 p.m. Cornerstone Bar & Grill
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FEATURES
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Eating right and exercising not only can improve your health, it can improve your mood and motivation as well.
Both tell you how many points a particular food item is worth. The thing that I like the most about this program is that it lets me eat whatever I want. It just makes me extremely conscious of portion size. If Weight Watchers doesnt sound appealing, there are many other roads to take when it comes to losing weight. Simply supplementing your diet with more fruits and veggies is definitely key when trying to achieve a goal weight. Most of these deli-
cious foods require more calories to burn off than what they actually consist of, making them filling, but not something that will cling to your hips. Becoming active not only helps you burn fat and stay trim, but gives you an awesome energy and mood boost to keep yourself mentally healthy during this process. I highly suggest the Nike Training app for the iPhone. This is like having your own personal trainer free of charge, and the exercises are easy enough that you can do them
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Ravioli with pesto, squash and sage
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Lt. Platz stresses that Police and Safety is here for safety and not to get students in trouble.
Platz is not being well appreciated. Its frustrating, said Platz. Were seen as just busting parties. Platz stresses that he wants students to take safety precautions on campus. If there is ever a time you feel unsafe, you can call for an escort, Platz said. Students should walk in pairs, stay in view of Police and Safetys cameras and stay in well-lit areas. If there is anything a student needs to tell Police and Safety, they can feel free to and still remain anonymous. Were here for students, Platz said.
To make: 1. Heat a large saucepan with water. When boiling, cook squash for about four to five minutes. 2. Drain squash with small strainer, and when water returns to a boil, cook ravioli according to package instructions. Drain and toss in pesto sauce. 3. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Add squash and cook for five minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. 4. Add one tablespoon to same skillet and cook sage leaves for one minute. Dry on paper towels. 5. Add squash to raviolis and add walnuts, sage and cheese. This took me a bit longer than I think it should have, but only because of the lack of a potato peeler. I will also say that sage and squash are two unique tastes, but together they make sense. So if you were worried about trying this recipe because of the combination of tastes, dont be. DIY College Style is a weekly column featuring two college students blogs on quick and easy tips about crafts and food.
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dismissive; while one was serious, the other was entirely frivolous. This is not mentioning the other members of the cast, however, all of whom were perfectly suited to their parts. The Lady Bracknell was arch and severe (though curiously played by a man), Cecily was sprightly to the point of being slightly mad and Gwendolyn was grandly composed. The cast was obviously tightly-knit, which certainly added to the audiences experience. Anderson said, My experience in the show was wonderful. Ive had a constant sense of camaraderie and support from everyone involved. The costumes and the use of the few props that are required in the production were both executed brilliantly, as was the choice of music for the production. Music was used both in the piano at the beginning and the use of Poor, Wandering One from Gilbert and Sullivans Pirates of Penzance, music which had been composed during the time of the plays production and could, potentially, have been used in the part of the script that calls for a song. Reaction from the audience was particularly enthusiastic, as opening night ended with a long standing ovation and wonderful commentary from many of the viewers. I loved it, said junior Amanda Stafford, a student who was previously familiar with the play. I thought that it was all really well done and especially liked all of the side jokes that were put in. Even those who never thought they would care for this type of production were impressed. Sophomore Susan Hu said, I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. Im definitely going to read the play now. This dramatic performance was incredibly brilliant and showcased the great talent of Mercyhurst students as well as classical authors. One can only hope that there will be more productions of this kind in the future.
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Money Matters will be shown in the PAC as part of the On Screen/ In Person series.
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Pamela discovers she has contracted HIV. As her health rapidly deteriorates, she is inevitably forced to reveal the truth about her past and Moniques father, whom Monique has never met. Upon learning of her mothers long-held secrets and illness, Monique struggles to grasp a genuine sense of identity. It now seems that she must reconcile the relationships and circumstances surrounding her to understand the meaning of her existence. Launched in 2011 by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, On Screen/In Person is a program that brings new independent films and their filmmakers to communities across the mid-Atlantic region. Organizations interested in serving as host sites must be selected through a competitive application process. As a selected host site for this years touring groups, the Mary D Angelo Performing Arts Center (PAC) has the opportunity to participate in film selection and receive films for screening along with the opportunity to host the filmmakers. Activities are conducted with the visiting filmmakers to provide greater context and appreciation for their work. Money Matters will be shown on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the PAC at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m. Tickets are free for students with a Mercyhurst ID.
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The inspiration came from a combination of things. I have always wanted to choreograph a literal ballet about emotions, said Mishler. It is a light-hearted comedy that is performed to French music and lyrics. Tess Sinke, who is choreographing for the first time for Raw Edges, and is also performing, said of the experience, It was a positive experience to work with my peers. As a choreographer I liked it because they can see me as their equal so they arent afraid to really let go or ask questions. It makes for a more collaborative process, and we are able to work together to find out what works best. Melissa Sheffields choreography promises to captivate audience members with a relatable and dominant piece that follows the journey of 12 dancers searching for power within themselves. Senior Kelly Clymers piece, Hands of Time, is a modern piece representing Clymers creative understanding of the passing of time. Welshs piece is unique in that it is a large ensemble work set to music composed specifically for her. It is Welshs tribute to the famous and much revered choreographer George Balanchine. The dance is about clean, simple lines and energetic movements with a hint of Welshs own flavor. Junior Ashley Cook, who is a dancer in Welshs piece, says of the entire Raw Edges experience, Its fun to work with your peers in a large scale production. Its a good experience for both the dancers and choreographers because we are all learning and getting one step closer to our ultimate goal, whether that be a professional dancer or a major choreographer. The Mary DAngelo Performing Arts Center sees around 170 productions a year to date and, even then, Raw Edges is one of the most anticipated visual arts showcases to grace this venue. This will be the first of the annual dance series to be performed under our university status, and just like that historic change, this should be an equally exciting addition to the Raw Edges concert. Show your support to our outstanding dance department and their production of Raw Edges this weekend. Shows will be performed Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the PAC.
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OPINION
The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be emailed to opinionmerciad@mercyhurst.edu.
Well then, lets take a look at the infamous Ron Paul newsletters. In the 1990s, a series of inflammatory and severely racist newsletters were released by his office. They included priceless jewels such as if you have ever been robbed by a black teen-aged male, you know how unbelievably fleetfooted they can be (1992) and even attacking the gay community by saying I miss the closet. Homosexuals, not to speak of the rest of society, were far better off when social pressure forced them to hide their activities. For anyone interested in further researching the validity of these newsletters, I suggest they take a look at The New Republics collection of quotes and links to PDFs of the articles. These statements are racially charged and in my view, disgusting. Even though Ron Paul may not have personally written the newsletters, he certainly did proofread and sign his name on to them. His former secretary and supporter, Renae Hathway, claims that he always proofread the newsletters. It was his newsletter, and it was under his name, so he always got to see the final product. . . . He would proof it, Hathway said to The Washington Post. These newsletters may have been published over a decade ago, but it happened and one cannot take such actions back. Look, Im not saying the other candidates (including President Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate) are without flaws, but dont fool yourself into thinking Paul is the progressive out of the lot of them. If you truly believe in Ron Pauls values, thats great. Vote for Ron Paul. However, if marijuana is the only reason youre voting for him, check his record first.
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versity. In their case, it does carry more weight for job opportunities and other future prospects when they return home with a diploma in hand. Considering that Mercyhurst is a private, Catholic university, even though our students still receive financial endowments from the state, we arent funded by the state as an institution. And it doesnt necessarily mean then that we will accrue more financial measures. However, for the faculty it makes grant writing easier and has a positive advantage for them to see dollar signs to fund their research. One of the most significant revolutions as a university is the expansion of our graduate programs for not only traditional students but for
adult students alike. At some point in the future, the installment of doctoral programs may emerge, and before you know it, Mercyhurst will be the home of Ph.D. candidates. The name does umbrella all three branches of the Mercyhurst network that stem from the main campus here on the hill, to the associate programs at North East and the graduate studies that are offered. The name change takes effect immediately, so feel free to change your rsums and your current school on Facebook. Now that we are a private university, it may be time that our name gain recognition and start to give Harvard and Princeton a run for
their money. As for right now, the institution will be marshaled with name changes, sign changes, logo changes, business card changes and thus begins an endless list. I was hoping for a bookstore sale of Mercyhurst College items, but all things Mercyhurst College will be vintage now, making them collector items. I personally am indifferent toward the name change. It doesnt have a positive or negative impact on me, and it seems that it is more of a political standing in the realm of academia than anything else. But if it carries the weight to further my application across the desks of graduate schools, then here is a hip, hip hooray for Mercyhurst University.
While no one seems to be upset by Mercyhursts recent upgrade to university status, some students are less than impressed with the new logo for Mercyhurst University.
and double entendres. The school made the decision to suspend the student, and after the student sued, the circuit court ruled in his favor. However, the Supreme Court ruled, in a 7-2 vote, in favor of the school district. I do realize that these Supreme Court cases arent necessarily fully related to the case of the cougar mascot; however, it just goes to show that double entendres should be used with caution. Even so, in the case of Corner Canyon High School, I think the school district acted immaturely by refraining from using a cougar as its mascot.
Despite much debate and discussion, students are still conflicted about athletes registering before the majority of the student body. With seniors being locked out of classes already, the discussion seems to be far from resolved.
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Freshman Jeremy Landowski controls Scott Bulzan of Gannon. Landowski won a major decision with a score of 10-2. The win improved Landowskis record to 13-9.
the start they wanted and were forced to make up ground. After a close win at 125 pounds by sophomore Ryan Bohince, the Lakers dropped two of the next three matches. Its always tough when your team doesnt get out to the start you hoped for. But we know that we have a solid line-up, and when one group is down, another group always seems to step up, sophomore Nick Hannan said. Over the past few years, the Lakers have struggled against the Golden Knights, having not beaten them since the 2008-09 season. They have had our number the past few years, but we knew that this year would be different, Fulmer said. After a win at 184 pounds, the Golden Knights had cut the Lakers lead to 14-13, but wins at 197 pounds and heavyweight would clinch a win for the Lakers. Sophomore Michael Pollard won his match over Zach
Steve Coleman defends against Kutztowns Devon McBride. Coleman has played well since transferring from Div. I Ohio University.
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rough year for Jones. Jones began her college career by being named to the College Hockey America (CHA) All-Rookie team and All-Tournament team. She was fourth on the team in goals scored and contributed 34 points overall. She followed up with an outstanding sophomore season. She improved on both her goals and assists totals, scoring a point in 26 of the 36 she played. To this point in her career, she hadnt missed a game. After finishing her sophomore season with her first injury, Jones took a step back her junior year. Playing in 29 games, Jones posted 26 points in what was a forgettable junior season. Mentally it was really tough. You think you can do so much more than you actually can, Jones said. This season, Jones was named an assistant captain and has not missed a game. She has been a steady leader for the No. 5 Lakers. Currently, she is tied for 13th in the nation in points with 38 and averages 1.58 points a game. This season is going really well, Ive been getting a lot of opportunities on the ice, Jones said. After going through the injuries, Jones did find some positives from her junior year. The whole experience taught me to play smarter, because I couldnt do certain things that I used to, Jones said. Jones and line-mate Kelley Steadman have provided a steady dose of offense for the Lakers this season. This season is huge for me because Ive overcome a lot, Jones said. I proved to myself that I can play at a high level. With Jones back at full speed, the Lakers are in position to earn yet another NCAA tournament berth. We always have high hopes for this team, and this year isnt any different, Jones said. We all work hard and weve had our ups and downs, but we will get through it. Jones and the Lakers will return to the ice Friday, Feb. 3, for a homeand-home series against conference-foe Niagara. Saturday, Feb. 4, will be the 2012 National Girls and Women in Sports Day, with girls grades K12 receiving free admission to the game. There will be pregame festivities starting at 6 p.m. and the game will start at 7 p.m.
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Senior Jess Jones is having her best statistical season, despite playing on two repaired ACLs.