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’Hurst officially welcomes Victor

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President Michael Victor accepts gifts like the ‘lamp of learning’ from the faculty, a Celtic cross from the Sisters of Mercy and a Celtic tree from the student body. Victor was appointed in May 2015, but his inauguration marks the official beginning of his presidency.

By Rae Pollock News editor

Students and faculty filled the seats of the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Sept.

10, for President Victor’s inauguration.

Many faculty spoke about Mercyhurst’s recent success and Victor’s upstanding character.

“Being president of a university is his calling in life.

Michael Victor will provide an excellent work environment that will focus on you,” Eric Evans, Director of International Admissions said.

Victor’s charged inaugural address spoke to the university as a whole as he appreciated the past and looked toward the future.

“As we gather here at the intersection of our past and our future, of our mission and our vision, of lessons learned and challenges anticipated, let us appreciate this extraordi-

nary moment and go forward with the spirit of renewal through mercy the next 90 years.”

Victor spoke specifically with students in mind.

“Let me remind you, we are in the business of educating students, not merely to make a living, but to make a life,” said Victor. “We do not educate students to accept the world as it is, but to change the world as it could be.”

During the inauguration, Mercyhurst faculty, the Sisters of Mercy and the student body presented Victor with gifts. The faculty presented the “lamp of learning,” the Sisters gave a Celtic cross and the students granted Victor a Celtic tree, which is meant to symbolize sustainability and the responsibility of being depended upon by the students of Mercyhurst.

With a heartfelt promise, Victor assured the Mercyhurst community that he deserves these gifts.

“I promise you, as long as I’m president, we will never trade our traditions on trend.

Why? We have good roots.”

While Victor was inaugurated just this week, he was appointed the 12th president of Mercyhurst on May 19, 2015. Victor explained why he waited so long to make his instatement official.

“I wanted to make sure I had something to celebrate. I wanted to not only celebrate my entrance into our school and community, but all of the changes and accomplishments that had been made last year,” Victor said.

Victor celebrated the success of many recent changes he has helped put into place on campus such as a new class schedule, core curriculum and Hurst Day. Victor’s confidence of these accomplishments in this past year rang through the Performing Arts Center.

“I maintain an unwavering confidence in the purpose and

potential of this university and its role in shaping human lives, and, in turn, the future of our world,” said Victor.

“No longer can we put the brakes on change. We’re part of a revolution in higher education that is rapidly accelerating.”

Time and time again, Victor has shown that he cares just as much about the students as he does the university’s success.

“I know we’re making important gains in academic excellence, enrollment, fundraising, and I’m feeling renewed sense of collegiality among all of our ranks,” said Victor. “And I am always happy to take ‘selfies’ with anyone who asks. This is a job that if you don’t like young people, you shouldn’t do it.”

Victor ended his inaugural address with the classic “thank you and carpe diem,” as the audience stood in admiration.

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Bagpipers lead the faculty procession out of the Performing Arts Center after the inauguration ended.

Class of 2020 has record enrollment

By Alexandra Long Contributing writer

On Aug. 19, Mercyhurst University welcomed 800 new students through its gates.

These students make up the class of 2020, which happens to be the largest in Mercyhurst history.

“Knowing that I’m a part of the largest MU class in history warms my heart,” said fresh-

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man Victoria Noker. “I truly believe that this is one of the best schools on the planet.”

Prior to this year, 2004 held the record for the highest enrollment at Mercyhurst with a class size of 717.

President Michael T. Victor, along with the rest of the university, has been working hard to make this incoming class a strong one.

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tory of the university,” said President Victor. “There’s more interaction on campus.

Every day there’s something or someone that’s new and different.”

Victor is most excited to see this class “continue the enthusiasm” and “add to the flavor” of campus. Victor believes this class’ extreme school spirit is going to enhance the Mercyhurst dynamic.

Not only is the class of

2020 a spirited one, but it is a smart one, too. According to Victor, 100 of the incoming freshmen graduated high school with a 4.0.

Victor believes this freshman class can accomplish anything, and he is excited to watch them “accomplish their dreams.”

This jump in enrollment is in the best interest of the university, according to Christian Beyer, Director of Admis-

sions.

“With President Victor’s leadership and his team, admissions and marketing was allocated with more resources to reach out further,” said Beyer. “We know we have a good product here, and we’ve always known that, but we feel like we were able to better communicate that this year to a larger reach.”

With the increase in student population, Mercyhurst

has had to make adjustments around campus. Alongside the Grotto Commons renovation and the addition of triple occupancy rooms in Warde Hall, the university has worked hard to adjust class schedules that better accommodate the influx of freshmen.

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‘Hurst welcomes new chief “

By Phil LiPari

I have a close affinity Contributing writer for the university. I always thought this After 28 years of loyal and exemplary service with was where I wanted to the Erie Police Department end up.

(EPD), Donald J. “DJ” Fuhrmann Jr. decided to bring his innovative drive to the Mercyhurst community.

Fuhrmann retired from the EPD in August, and he wasted no time assuming command of the Mercyhurst Police Department.

Fuhrmann graduated from Mercyhurst in 1987 with a criminal justice degree, but his relationship with the Mercyhurst campus dates back to his childhood. Fuhrmann grew up in the area, and he spent a lot of time around campus during his youth.

Ultimately, he always wanted to come back to Mercyhurst and be involved on campus.

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the university. I always thought this was where I wanted to end up,” Fuhrmann said.

Fuhrmann came from a Deputy Chief position with over 100 officers under him, but he says being Chief of the Mercyhurst Police Department keeps him just as busy.

Looking forward, Fuhrmann has some ambitious goals for how to best secure the campus. Although protecting the students of Mercyhurst is his top priority, one of his main interestes lies in improving the technical

capabilities of his officers and their department.

“I would like to continue training our officers, especially with technology.”

As more crime impacting students is perpetrated online and through social media, he sees this as the future of policing Mercyhurst.

“Harassment, in particular, is often perpetrated through social media and over text.

Familiarizing officers with the process of serving warrants to mobile carriers could help garner evidence against the perpetrator and better protect students being victimized,” Fuhrmann said.

Mercyhurst Police and Safety Officers are certified in the administration of Narcan, an antidote for opiate overdoses. Fuhrmann expressed his interest in continuing to train officers with and maintain a supply of Narcan in order to combat poten-

tial drug overdoses on the Mercyhurst campus.

On top of his commitment to the Mercyhurst community, Fuhrmann has an impressive history of service with the EPD. Not only did he manage 123 street officers, but he spent seven years in the EPD SWAT program.

While on the SWAT team, Chief Fuhrmann gained invaluable training including breach and clear, serving high- risk warrants and different weapons and combat exercises.

“The camaraderie and unit cohesion was definitely most rewarding,” Furhmann said.

Chief Fuhrmann and his team are working hard to keep Mercyhurst safe.

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Donald J. “DJ” Fuhrmann Jr. takes over as Mercyhurst University Chief of Police.

Kickstarter program to Mercyhurst’s Laker Pride introduce the Solar Sack marching band debuts “

By Melanie Todd Staff writer

In our modern society, we are controlled by the battery life of our toys. We wait to go out until they charge or come home early so we do not miss a message. We are held captive by a blinking light of battery life. Solar Sack is looking to change that.

“Our Kickstarter is a solar backpack that can charge Apple or Android,” said Emily Platt, project lead for the kickstarter and a sophomore Mercyhurst Intelligence Studies major.

An important feature is that you do not have to decide between Apple or Android when you purchase. The backpack has an adaptor for both. You can easily help out a friend who needs a quick charge while you are on the go.

“Add-on features include a water pouch, Bluetooth speaker; a safety whistle is also built into all of them for safety,” Platt said.

The product is not the first solar backpack on the market.

However, it is currently the most affordable.

Right now there’s an early bird special of $35 plus shipping. They will go on a first come, first serve basis.

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“Right now there’s an early-bird special of $35 plus shipping. They will go on a first come, first serve basis,” Platt said.

The basic backpack is $35 for the first 50 customers, then the base prices increases to $55. Depending on the additional options you choose, the bag increases to $75. Customers can expect their bags to arrive in November of this year.

“Other similar backpacks, people are selling for $200,” Platt said.

The bags are not made in the United States.

“I was surprised because it’s really good material. The bag is sturdy,” said Carley Moynihan, the graphic designer for the project and a junior Mercyhurst Graphic Design major.

The cost of the backpack serves as a donation for Solar Sack to jumpstart their business. This business grew from right here in Erie.

“Nick Marinelli, the designer, was originally from Erie,” Platt said.

The experience has been a positive one for both Platt and Moynihan.

“My job as project manager is to manage who I hire and monitor social media. I figure what is and isn’t working and help the producer make decisions,” Platt said.

Platt has worked on this particular Kickstarter since May. “It’s definitely interesting to work with people who are selling their product because they want it their way, so you have to accustom yourself to that,” Platt said.

She collaborated with students from Penn State Behrend to produce advertisement videos for the Solar Sack.

“There’s always something to do,” Moynihan said.

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And now, ladies and gentlemen: From Erie, Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst University proudly presents under the field direction of senior Drum Major Kevin Timko and sophomore Assistant Drum Major Lacey Tologo – Laker Pride - The Mercyhurst University Marching Band.

And with that introduction, the university’s athletic bands will debut a new marching ensemble during game day Sept. 17 at Tullio Field, when the Lakers meet the East Stroudsburg University Warriors at noon.

If the choreographed drills and the popular tunes are not enough, the Laker Pride will also be brandishing new uniforms in Mercyhurst shades of green, blue and white.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” said band director Robert K. Reid of the university’s new marching corps, which evolved from a standing unit to a marching unit in just a year.

Reid, a 40-year veteran of the band scene, came to Mercyhurst in 2014 as band director, taking a program that in 2012 had only 15 musicians to one that this year boasts over 70.

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And now, ladies and gentlemen: From Erie, Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst Univeristy proudly presents, Laker Pride - the Mercyhurst University Marching Band.

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Reid credited the support of President Michael Victor’s administration, athletics leaders Joe Kimball and Lauren Packer-Webster, coaches and admissions personnel.

Everyone worked together to recruit a great group of student musicians.

“We have students who have never marched and others who were in competitive programs in high school,” Reid said. “Our students represent nearly every major on campus and come from as far away as Las Vegas and Texas.”

Assisting Reid in readying the band for Saturday’s debut are music teachers from Erie County: Dian Smith, visual coordinator and percussion instructor, Brian Gresh, brass

and drill instructor, and Kim Smrcka, pit instructor. The actual drill was designed by Carl Miller.

“The audience can expect a full marching show, choreographed from beginning to end,” said Reid. “And while some bands play music that a lot of people don’t recognize, we like to play songs that everyone is familiar with, like the Hoagy Carmichael classic ‘Georgia,’ and the rock group Kansas’ first top-40 hit, ‘Carry On My Wayward Son.’” Laker Pride will perform at home and away football games as well as other campus events, pep rallies and alumni tailgates. The Athletic “Pep” Bands play for men’s and women’s ice hockey and basketball contests. Additionally, these bands can be heard at volleyball and soccer events.

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Student Union

Sept. 16 at 8 p.m.

Comedy Night

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Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.

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Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.

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Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.

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ExpERIEnce the Children’s Museum

By Cheyanne Crum Features Editor

Mercyhurst and the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum are teaming up to raise $4,000 to construct a new exhibit called Portal to the Past.

Allison Byrnes, M.A., Lithic Technology Specialist and Director of Lithic Analysis Laboratory, contacted the museum to see if there was a possibility for a collaboration toward youth-oriented education between the Archaeology Department at the ’Hurst and the Children’s Museum.

“I contacted the Children’s Museum in March to ask if they would be interested in pursuing some funding opportunities in the future to help expand our platform for teaching kids, since they share the mission to educate young people,” Byrnes said.

The timing was perfect.

“As it turned out, the day before I was scheduled to meet with their then-assistant director, I became aware that the Office of Advancement here at Mercyhurst was taking proposals for various crowd-funding projects. I pitched the idea to the Children’s Museum folks, and they loved the idea,” Byrnes said.

The ideas that were selected

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The interior of the cave, where most of the renovations will take place with the money donated.

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The Museum has a 20-footlong cave that they wanted to make more educational.

“We thought working together to transform the cave into an archaeology, geology and paleontology experience would be a fun idea that fulfilled the mission of both institutions and would be really well-received by the public,” Byrnes said.

Some of the new pieces in the exhibit will include murals of authentic cave artwork, artifact replicas that children can interact with and authentic cave lighting to make it feel more real.

“Our plans for the cave include hiring a local artist to paint reproductions of actual cave paintings along the cave interior, adding safety lighting and a flameless ‘fire’ pit to give it a real ‘cave-y’ feel,” Byrnes said.

One of the other plans for

the cave will be constructing display cases to house real archaeological, geological and paleontological specimens.

“Many of the specimens will be loaned from the collections we have in our archaeology and geology departments, while the others will be temporarily donated by the Historical Society of Erie County and some local businesses,” Byrnes said.

The original plan that Byrnes had was for a future partnership between Mercyhurst and

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The exterior of the cave as it currently looks in the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum.

the Erie Children’s Museum, but the opportunity presented itself a lot sooner.

“If the project succeeds, it will be a positive first step in what I hope can become a long-term relationship with the Children’s Museum,” Byrnes said.

As of Sept. 13, the crowd-funding project had earned $1,445 and still had 17 days left. Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated. If there are any questions or requests for fur-

ther information regarding the fundraiser Allison Byrnes can be reached at (814)-8242982.

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Egan Dining Hall is now Grotto Commons setup. As with anything else, something new takes time to get used to and everyone needs a few days to adjust.

“I think the place looks nice, but I had trouble finding everything for the first few days, especially after being used to the old setup,” Alex Deakin, an upperclassman, said.

When students first walk in,

By Caitlyn Lear Staff writer

Another year has begun at Mercyhurst and it is already groundbreaking. The class of 2020 is the largest class ever enrolled at Mercyhurst, President Victor was officially inaugurated this past Saturday and the new Grotto Commons is officially open.

Plans for the new Grotto Commons, previously known as Egan Dining Hall, were unveiled at the end of last year and renovations started in May. It is the first large scale project to be put in place

by Victor.

The $3 million dollar project was completed in time for move-in day on Aug. 20, so the freshman class would be the first to eat inside the new dining hall. Victor wanted to spice up the old dining hall so that it matched the excitement and modernity of the students it feeds.

The general consensus of Grotto Commons has been a positive one. Upperclassmen, who have now eaten at both

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The Business Club will be hosting its first meeting in the Marriott Café in the Center of Academic Engagement on Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m.

Guest speaker Mark Stratelli, a Mercyhurst alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in business management, will discuss how to build and market a resume effectively, the interviewing process and career development.

Stratelli joined Kelly Services, Strategic Accounts and Operations (SAO) in the

especially with the upperclassmen. Many still walk around campus, referring to the dining hall as Egan and not the Commons.

Change always takes some time to get used to, but overall the reception of the new Grotto Commons is off to a great start.

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Students are still able to enjoy the fine cuisine the former Egan offered just in a new modern setting.

the old and new dining halls, have commented on how the flow of the food service is much better and that it gets a lot less congested than it used to.

“I just love that the pizza is still in the same spot and still tastes the same,” junior Jenny Sabliov said.

The underclassmen seem to enjoy it as well. Using their unlimited swipes, they can come and go as much as they would like, and the Commons is never empty of people during open hours.

The look of the Commons is more up-to-date than Egan’s

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they said it was not obvious that the Grille is in the back corner or that the cafeteria has another section apart from the main food selections.

“I stood in there for five minutes trying to find where the steak dinner was being served on ’Hurst Day,” junior Rachel Dunmire said.

It seems as though the new name has not quite caught on,

decor. With the new furniture, there is plenty of seating for the large capacity of students it serves every day. Plus, with the new setup, the spaces between tables are more open, leaving more space for walking without tripping on chair legs and book bags.

“The bar counter has outlets so I can do my homework there without worrying about my laptop dying,” junior Zarah Pratz said. Now students can study while enjoying the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Despite the positive feedback, there have been a few reservations about the new

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Egan Hall Grotto commons under construction but open for the new school year with an all new look on the inside.

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summer of 2015 as an engineering/technical recruiter.

Due to his impressive placement success and his ability to network with professionals, he was promoted to Recruiting Manager, and he now manages recruiters who help staff the Fortune 100 companies.

Refreshments are to be served, and the Business Club will discuss this year’s activities.

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People lined up on Sept. 9 for Luke the Laker’s “first” birthday on campus. He was welcomed to Mercyhurst last year after the tragic death of Louie the Laker in the flood of the Student Union.

Pictured is Luke with his birthday cake

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Pokémon Problems at Presque Isle

By Elizabeth Shewan Contributing writer

Ready! Set! Pokémon Go! The augmented reality game that allows players to capture and battle Pokémon in the real world has grown incredibly popular since its release in July with over 130 million downloads worldwide.

The game has been praised by health experts for getting people moving in a unique way, according to dailymail. com.

Mercyhurst has several Pokéstops, which are places marked on a map in the app that allow players to collect gear and pokéballs. The ’Hurst also has a gym on campus, an area that allows different Poké Trainers to battle each other and make the gym their team color.

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Nidoran Pokémon getting caught by a Mercyhurst student playing at Presque Isle State Park.

“It’s a good way to get people active and participating in the community,” said freshman Sarah Ferko, who also enjoys it for its nostalgic factor. “I played Pokémon a lot as a kid, as well as watched the show, so the game reminds me of some really good memories.”

However, Pokémon Go has received its share of censure, for contributing to accidents and for large numbers of players becoming, in some places, a public nuisance.

One such place is Presque Isle State Park, specifically the site of the Perry Monument.

In the area are five Pokéstops and a gym, which has made it an ideal location for playing the game.

However, this situation is not ideal for the park, which has had problems with litter and parking, and would-be

visitors are being driven away.

This has led to park administration contacting Niantic, the developer, and asking them to remove the Pokéstops surrounding the monument.

While it is certainly a problem, it is easy to see why people would enjoy playing Pokémon Go at the Perry Monument.

The area offers wonderful views of Presque Isle Bay, and there is some resonance in fighting Pokémon battles at the spot dedicated to Oliver Hazzard Perry’s victory in The Battle of Lake Erie.

Indeed, due to Pokémon, many people that would not visit the monument otherwise are coming and learning about the history and staying to enjoy the peninsula and all it offers.

However, Pokémon Go players have made it harder

for nonplayers to enjoy the park.

Parking by the monument has become difficult since its popularity with players of the game, and some people who have come to enjoy nature are disturbed by the players who have also been leaving a great deal of litter behind.

Although the park should not have to contend with so much litter and nonplaying visitors should be able to have a peaceful and enjoyable time, it seems the Presque Isle administration could find a way that allows Pokémon Go players to enjoy their favorite game amidst the beauty of the peninsula, while keeping the park a pleasant place for all people.

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Bryan Stevenson review

’HURST DAY

By Jenny Sabliov

Arts and Entertainment Editor

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’Hurst Day began on Sept. 12 at 7 a.m. with the shamrock flag being raised and the bagpipes playing throughout the freshman residence halls and around campus. At 10 a.m. the second annual scavenger hunt commenced.

The second round had the teams getting selfies with different Mercyhurst alumni and faculty. The third leg of the scavenger hunt ended with a round of Jeopardy. The three catagories were “Famous Michaels,” “Mercyhurst Michaels” and “MTV,” for Michael T. Victor.

The food stations began serving around 11 a.m. and continued serving different food such as Philly cheese steaks, clam bakes, grilled cheese sandwiches and a candy station.

Cookies were laid out on table around the fountain with three designs; one with the ’Hurst Day logo, one with Luke the Laker and one with Victor on it. The cookies with Victor’s picture won people prizes.

There were bouncy houses, games, a Velcro wall, a zip line and a rock wall. A jousting match took place between Luke the Laker and a medieval knight.

The day finished with a steak dinner that was available in either the Laker or the Grotto Commons.

Bryan Stevenson is the Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative. The EJI is a legal practice that defends the poor, the wrongly condemned and women and children who have been egregiously mistreated. His book “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” is a best-selling novel that discusses his journey through the legal system.

The Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center was filled to capacity as anticipated. He began the talk by telling the audience that he believed we could be the catalyst in reforming the criminal justice system. Following this, he listed incarceration statistics and how incarceration rates have increased drastically in the past few years.

He separated the lecture into four sections. These sections illustrate the fundamentals in how the criminal justice system can be reformed.

The first element of his theory is to increase justice by willing to change and get closer to those “dark” places.

He believes that we must be proximate to the people living in the margins in our society. He believes this because “there is power in proximity.” Stevenson illustrated this with an anecdote from his childhood. He grew up in an impoverished community that was racially segregated because he could not attend schools that were for the more privileged children.

One day a few lawyers came in and changed this and he then had the opportunity to have a better education. These lawyers were proximate to his community, which allowed him to attend a better school.

He attended Harvard Law School because he was worried about social justice and poverty. As a law student his first experience was with a death row inmate who he spoke to for about three hours.

This inmate, who began singing him a hymn, inspired him to help “lift the inmates and impoverished out of their situation.” He began this journey through more research.

The second element is to change the narrative that sustains the policies and procedures. The example that he gave would be to ensure that “drug problems” are considered health problems instead of criminal activity. “We live

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Bryan Stevenson sitting on stage after the talk, preparing to autograph copies of his book “Just Mercy.”

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Bryan Stevenson during his lecture about his Equal Justice Initiative.

in a country that is run by fear and anger,” he said to illustrate that these are the ingredients to oppression.

However, changing the narrative is harder than policy. He also made the point that we have used racial difference as a narrative to commit genocide such as the case with Native Americans and African-Americans.

The third element is that we need to stay hopeful. “Hopelessness becomes the enemy of the justice system,” Stevenson said. He began this subtopic with his distaste for whenever people romanticize the 1940s and 1950s and when people in the South celebrate Confederate Memorial days.

He also mentioned that he was 56 years old and I thought that was very impressive because he does not look a day over 30. There were times over the years throughout his career when he felt like giving up and turning back; however, even in his least dignified moments, he kept powering through.

The fourth element is that we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zone.

I would like to mention at this point in the lecture, is that some people do not understand the concept of silencing their phone. He elaborated on this with an inmate who had been on death row for 30 years. Even though this person was mentally ill, he was still refused a stay of execution. “In our legal system they care about finality more than cause,” he said regarding this case. He poses the rhetorical question, “Why do we want to kill broken people?”

His epiphany was that he realized that all of the people he worked for were broken and that the people in charge of the system systematically breaks down these people.

“I do what I do because I am broken too,” he said. We have to look at how we treat the poor, incarcerated and underprivileged because that is a reflection of who we are.

He closed the lecture by stating how honored he was to give Mercyhurst University a lecture. Honestly, Mercyhurst University is honored to have been able to host him on our campus.

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Artists showcase their work

By Carlena Bressanelli Contributing Writer

The Faculty Art Show is an opportunity for the Art Department, and Mercyhurst alumni, to showcase their talents and skill in various forms of media.

It showcases faculty members Daniel Burke, Gary Cardot, Tom Hubert, Peter Stadtmueller and Jodi Staniunas–Hopper.

It also showcases alumni Bethany Krowsoski, ’09 and Mark Nowak, ’77.

There are different types of art such as photography, ceramics, mixed media and painting.

Each form of art is very unique to the artist.

There are ceramics mixed with wood pieces; some photography that grips the viewer and sends chills down their spine; and recycled materials formed into works of art.

Other paintings make everyday objects look exquisite.

It was evident that the people I spoke to love what they do. Each viewer will probably like something more than the other, as not everyone likes all forms of art. The exhibit has a variety of artworks and they are all powerful in their own way.

Burke has several mixed media pieces using recycled material.

He said he does not need inspiration—it just kind of happens. Some of his pieces were humorous. At least one was movable, and they were all related.

He does not always use recycled materials for his art, and he thinks doing artwork is not about getting ideas, but about the work itself.

Peter Stadtmueller has some scenic photography in the show. He likes to take pictures of “an awe inspiring and historical value location.”

He uses minor cleanup in Photoshop and hates the idea of an altered reality.

His idea is trying to take you to places you have never been before.

His first career was a woodshop teacher, and you will see that paid off because he made his own frames for his pictures.

He prefers locally owned, traditional businesses where he can bring the old to the new.

“If I give money to my neighbors, it will come back to me,” Stadtmueller said.

Stadtmueller creates has artwork to satisfy himself, not others.

His art is done for him-

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A select few pieces of the artwork by the faculty that is on display in the Cummings Art Gallery.

self. “Just do what you want, do what makes you happy,” Stadtmueller said.

Hubert creates his masterpieces in his spare time and has for the past 38 years.

He brings unique elements of woodworking to his ceramic pieces, using trial and error to find the best techniques.

He likes to play with art and takes time with his art because of his classes. He always graces each piece with a title.

Cardot has an interesting relationship with photography. He was originally a history teacher but ended up working for an Italian man

who taught him everything he knows.

It all began when he was 25 and the studio assistant of his mentor. In his late 20s, he began formal schooling in the discipline of photography.

For his photographhy subjects, he looks for content that has atmosphere to it.

He edits all his photos, sometimes very simply and other times with a lot of thought.

“If I shoot color infrared, I like to try as many different colors as I can but I normally go towards the cool blues, silver and grey tones,” Cardot said.

Staniunas–Hopper describes her work as “driven by a message she wants to reveal to her audience to consider.”

Her past works are “feminist in nature.”

She has a couple of pieces about Donald Trump and his offensive language.

Staniunas–Hopper said, “Many find the language or work ugly and to that says, yes, ugly indeed.” She has another piece about Trump that shows him as this year’s freak.

Nowak does a lot of ceramic work. “I like to form a little to the limit,” Nowak says.

He was originally a painter

and when he first took ceramics here at Mercyhurst, he hated it, but then after two weeks you could not even get him out of the studio.

He has had an on–and– off relationship with ceramic since he retired a couple of years ago.

He was helping a friend and decided to start back up with his pottery.

For Bethany Krowsoski, her pieces are more focused on her studying objects in the environment around her.

She actually finds her pieces very dull or “mundane.”

Her paintings are from her everyday life like her houseplants, books and a coffee mug.

She find most of her names hidden amongst the books she reads and the audiobooks she listens to.

The gallery is open from Aug. 15 to Sept. 25 in the Cummings Art Gallery located in the Performing Arts Center.

The hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Rivera sings, acts and dances her way into Mercyhurst University

By Carlena Bressanelli Contributing writer

Matthew Jury

SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.

Annual Slavic Fest is near

By Matthew Jury Staff writer

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Who wants to stuff their face with nut rolls or pirohi (pierogi)?

Then take a short walk to the 13th Annual Slavic Festival on Sunday, Sept. 18, at SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.

Located at 3415 Wallace St. on the corner of East 34th Street, where the Mercyhurst University Physician’s Assistant program is housed, SS. Peter and Paul’s Slavic Festival will entertain guests with ethnic foods hailing from Eastern Europe, including halupki (stuffed cabbage), haluski (cabbage dumplings), a variety of nut rolls, ethnic drinks and much more from the region of Ruthenia.

This region is described by Father John Mihalco as the region where the borders of Ukraine, Hungary and the Czech Republic meet.

The festival will have regional music, including the Mar-vels Polka Band, the Polka Relations Band and the Living Traditions Folk Dance Ensemble.

For anyone interested in

prizes, several raffles will be held for gift baskets containing Slavic goods, and a $500 cash giveaway will be offered for guests.

The festival will be kicked off at 11 a.m. with a Divine Liturgy (the Eastern Rite analogue of the Mass).

Patrons are also welcome to visit the Carpatho-Rusyn Society exhibit to learn more about the group of people being celebrated.

The festival will take place from noon to 7 p.m. and parking and admission are free.

There will be indoor and outdoor seating, and this event will take place rain or shine.

Tickets can be purchased to be exchanged for raffle entries, food and drinks.

You can get a free ticket for bringing a non perishable food item to be donated to the Emmaus Ministries which receives a portion of proceeds.

For any student interested in the festivities, it is only a short walk from campus.

The golden domes of the church can be seen from the top floors of Old Main and Egan Hall. Dúfame, že sa na vás!

Full list of events can be found on the MU website

Tony Award winner Chita Rivera has not only headlined plenty of shows, she is headlining the MIAC season for the 2016-17 school year.

Rivera is legendary in the theater business: a triple threat Broadway musical star who can act, dance and sing.

She is performing some of her most renowed musical numbers from certain musi-

cals like “West Side Story,” “Sweet Charity,” “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “ Bye Bye Birdie,” “The Rink” and “ The Visit.”

She will be with her longtime band, conducted by Michael Croiter, and making tributes to friends and singing classical music by greats like Stephen Sondheim.

She has starred in many Broadway musicals such as the revival of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” ( which is Mercyhurst’s next fall musical)

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Chita Rivera, the Tony Award–winning Broadway star who will be performing in the D’ Angelo Performing Arts center.

and the Broadway production “The Dancer’s Life.”

This will not be Rivera’s first appearance at Mercyhurst.

She visited in November 2013 for an onstage conversation about her career.

She discussed her collaborations with Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Robbins and other legendary coworkers.

Her positive spirit and determination inspire those who watch her.

In 1986, she severely injured her leg in a car accident, but she continued to dance.

Rivera cares about her fans and it shows when she takes the time to answer any questions, take pictures and signs autographs.

“It was a transformative experience,” Brett Johnson, Ph.D., said.

Johnson has seen Rivera in four Broadway shows and three concerts.

“She’s an electrifying performer,” he said.

If you want to learn more

about Rivera, as a person and performer, her hour-long PBS documentary, “Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin’ To Do” can be found at www.pbs.org.

The concert is in the Performing Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

Beginning this year, all MIAC Live performance tickets are free for Mercyhurst students with their ID. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $20 for students and youth.

A limited number of V.I.P. packages are also available.

The $50 ticket includes a premium seat and a reception with Rivera following the performance.

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A view from the bridge, not literally

By Rachel Sobina Staff writer

Following its renowned original broadcast, the production of “A View from the Bridge” returns to cinemas due to audience demand.

This production of Arthur Miller’s tragic masterpiece won several 2014 Olivier Awards, including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong (“The Imitation Game,” “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”) and Best Director for Ivo van Hove.

Playwright Miller confronts the American dream in this tragic tale.

In Brooklyn, Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom.

But when one of them falls for his niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price.

Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal.

If you would like to know what happens next, “A View From the Bridge” will be playing in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Sept.

18 at 12:55 p.m.

Adult tickets are $18, senior and student tickets are $15 and youth tickets are $10.

Beginning this year, all

View upcoming performances: www.mercyhurst.edu/events

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Actor Mark Strong as the main character Eddie Carbone.

National Theatre Live showings are free for Mercyhurst students who present their student ID at the box office.

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Shorter class times a bust

By Miranda Miller Copy editor

I came to Mercyhurst three years ago with the intention to leave with the best liberal arts education the ’Hurst had to offer, which is nothing to scoff at.

Our professors are deeply passionate about their students’ success and will go above and beyond to give their students as much experience that they can take.

However, no matter how dedicated a professor is, no matter how receptive students are, time is a huge factor to

accomplishing the goals set out by the professor for the class.

Classes that are only 50 minutes long seem to end before they even begin. I feel like I am wasting my time, and that the work that goes into planning a class is wasted by my professor.

One thing that I truly cherish about Mercyhurst is how intimate the small classes are, and how that is a fantastic environment to get into meaningful discussions with my classmates.

In the 50 minutes that we are given, it is proving difficult to both cover new material and have a discussion about that new material.

On the other end of the spectrum, I have a Mini class that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are in class for two hours and 45 minutes.

While that gives us more than ample time to discuss, by the end of the class we are drained of energy. I feel like a wrung dishcloth, if a dishcloth could drink too much coffee and become over-caffeinated.

Class requirements are also similar to a full semester course, seeing as Mini classes are also three credits. This leaves us trying to read, write and digest the same amount of material.

Deadlines are coming quickly, making me one rather

anxious, over-caffeinated dishcloth.

I love the Minimester courses for the way that they give me a chance to dip my toes in something that is not my major, like a class on the presidential election process.

Striking a balance is going to prove difficult. We need to spend enough time in class to accomplish what we set out to do, but not so long that entire civilizations rise and fall while we are in class.

Once that balance is found, class will be more enjoyable and productive for both student and teacher.

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Underclassman Upperclassman

By Lauren Abbott Contributing writer

Knowing that the dining hall would be newly renovated when I arrived on campus for the first time was really exciting for me as a freshman.

Now, I don’t know too much about the old Egan Dining Hall, but I can say that I am enjoying the new Grotto Commons.

Coming into college, I was expecting the food to be set on a boring rotation cycle that mixed up the options on a limited basis.

While you can always count on there being pasta and potatoes somewhere, the Commons offers a large enough range of daily dish selections so that there is always at least one new thing to try.

What the Grotto Commons offers is a multiplicity of options that are similar yet still different enough that you do not feel like you are eating the same thing every single day.

So far I have really enjoyed the pork tacos and I have not encountered any food that I could call my least favorite.

I was excited that the Commons stays open until 10 p.m. so I could get a snack during late night Netflix binge-watching and procrastination. But when going to get said snack,

By Casey Montana Contributing writer

At the end of last year, it was announced the Egan Dining Hall was going to undergo major renovation and as a returning student, I found that there are many positives and negatives to the new Grotto Commons.

Every ’Hurst student knows of the four main places of congregation: the Hammermill Library, the Hermann Student Union, Garvey Park and the Egan Dining Hall.

After hearing that one of these places was going to change, in name and atmosphere, I immediately became apprehensive.

When I first walked into the Grotto Commons, formerly known as Egan Dining Hall, I was immediately confused.

I could not navigate through the new dining hall without a friend’s assistance and direction. I felt like I was trying to remember how Egan looked in relation to the Grotto Commons.

I will admit that it took some time to get used to the new setup. I still find comfort in the fact that a lot of the workers, especially Rhonda, offer a friendly, familiar face.

One positive aspect of the Grotto Commons that I

enjoyed was the amount of space and the different shaped tables. It is easier to find seating in the Grotto Commons than it was in Egan. Also, the new bar seating with the outlets are extremely convenient and offer seating to those who have to study while they eat.

The different tables and the placement definitely help with seating arrangements and overall comfort. All of my friends could easily sit at one table, which was not possible before.

The new food stations are pretty much the same. I do not like the proximity between the Bravo/Deli and the drink machine-it is a congested area in terms of traffic.

According some of my peers, they agree that it did not reduce crowding or noise issues, but it is an interesting setup and something they can live with for the time they spend there.

I think that renovation as a whole was worth it and I do think that it is refreshing to see something super new at the ’Hurst. But I also think that there are still a few kinks in the Commons that need to be fixed in order for it to be an enjoyable place to patronize.

Even though the new Grotto Commons has many points that are not favorable, I found that the new dining hall shows that Mercyhurst is moving forward.

Mailbox assignments: A rocky start

By Melanie Todd Staff writer

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This year, like any other, we scour the Internet for the cheapest prices possible for the long lists of textbooks that we need to buy. While students are on the prowl for the best deals, the mailroom staff prepares for a battle of their own.

This year for Mercyhurst students, there was a surprise when they returned to campus! New mailbox assignments!

All the mail that was sent right before students got back

to campus, in hopes that it will arrive before assignment due dates, will have to be sorted and resorted to be put in the correct mailbox.

Luckily, packages are sorted primarily by name so there is a better chance your package will not be delayed.

The big question remainswhy? Even the Ricoh staff had a difficult time answering this question. “The university wanted to start with a clean slate,” Jason Geeling, Ricoh director, said.

The contractor will run numerous statistics regarding the Mercyhurst’s mail compared to its other universi-

ties. “Many universities have discarded individual student mailboxes. Students pick up regular letters and mail as they would a package,” Geeling said.

Many students leave behind mail at the end of the year.

This could be because they did not expect to get mail, or forgot about it. It seems very convenient to have an email to notify students about all mail. However, then we will not have an excuse as to why some of our phone bills may be a tad late.

The main concern for us students will be the lines to get mail. With this year’s

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President Victor is officially the 12th president of Mercyhurst University after being inaugurated Sept. 10.

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Views on the Grotto Commons I find that most of the stations have already been closed off for the night. All that is left behind is pizza, the salad bar, and left over grille items.

This is a real bummer considering you are then left to choose from whatever options have been left sitting out.

One thing that has been pointed out to me is that while the new entrance have left getting into and out of the Commons easier, the interior with the added bar seating made the inside feel more crowded.

With the new renovation it is hard to push through the throngs of people and try to distinguish which line is for which station.

The new allergy-free station has been getting a lot of praise from multiple students.

One of my friends even said that this addition has allowed them to actually eat something other than cereal for a change.

They also enjoyed how it gave them a variety of options to choose from so they aren’t stuck with only three options.

Mercyhurst’s school colors are blue, green and white. I was confused to find that they chose to decorate the dining hall in yellow.

All in all, I think the Grotto Commons is a welcome change to the scenery of college dining and while it may have not gotten everything perfect, it definitely has its perks.

Good

record-breaking freshman class, we have even longer wait times. However, there will be less sorting for the Ricoh staff. Therefore, they would have the opportunity to move the mail more efficiently.

This year five times the amount of mail has gone through the Mercyhurst mailroom compared to the statistics from this time last year, according to Geeling.

Whether it is more online shopping, shipping dorm items rather than traveling with them, textbooks or a mix of several is unknown.

Bad The air conditioning and the water fountains throughout the library are currently not in working order.

Remember your water when you go to the sauna!

Weird It was almost like Halloween on campus for Hurst Day with notable team costumes, including Harambe and his Zookeepers, Harambe and his “baes,” Pumpkin Spice, the AmBASSadors and Business Casusal.

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Sports

Mariners call up former standout Altavilla

By Marco Cicchino Staff Writer

When they say “It’s a great day to be a Laker,” something major is usually about to occur. In this case, the promotion of former baseball standout Dan Altavilla to the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 27 could not epitomize that more. The highest draft selection in school history—heading to Seattle in 2014 at pick 141 and the first non-Division I pick of the draft—he spent time at Single-A Everett and Bakersfield and Double-A Jackson over the past three seasons.

Altavilla dazzled in his subsequent debut at U.S. Cellular Field, working a perfect eighth on just nine pitches and striking out White Sox All-Star Todd Frazier to end the frame.

An impactful player, he garnered high praise from his former teammates and even those who never saw him play.

“It just gives us respect, not only the Mercyhurst program but (all of) Division II,” said current Lakers catcher Sabatino diNardo III. “It shows that we can play ball just as good as any other division or league that we play in. And we’ve proved it every year;

we’ve won 40 games every year. It just gives us more of a better name and respect to … Division II … as a whole.”

Altavilla, a native of Greenock and graduate of Elizabeth-Forward, caught the Lakers by surprise with a fast arm and progressed and developed his skills quickly.

He began his tenure with the Lakers in the 2012 bullpen.

He won five games and saved another while recording a 0.91 ERA with 38 strikeouts and a .168 opposing average in just 29.1 innings of work.

In the second game of an April 27 doubleheader at Gannon University Field, Altavilla worked 3.2 innings of relief and punched out six Golden Knights in arguably his best performance of the season. The following year, he made the transition to a starting role struggling to a 5.17 ERA and an even 5-5 record but did record 27 of his 66 punchouts on a called third strike.

Altavilla ensuingly won nearly every major pitching award at the Division II level, including a spot on four All-American First Team rosters, becoming the first Laker since 1998 to have at least one. He was later named Division II Pitcher of the Year by

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Dan Altavilla, former standout from Mercyhurst, got promoted by the Seattle Mariners to play in their A-team.

four different organizations, arguably the most prestigious of which being the inaugural winner of the Brett Tomko Award, given to the most outstanding Division II pitcher.

Regarding a major factor to his success, his pitch count and his success in general, Joe Spano, Baseball’s head coach, commented, “Dan is a pure strikeout pitcher, and I think we allowed him to go

out and be a strikeout pitcher again. We didn’t allow him to worry about keeping his pitch count low, and the end result was that his pitch count was (efficient). It’s awesome for our program, knowing that he came from (Mercyhurst).

The Mariners are just lucky to select him high enough.

They saw his strengths, and he’s very intelligent as well as being a really good baseball

player.”

At Double-A Jackson, Altavilla found his niche in the bullpen. He appeared in 43 contests with seven wins and 16 saves, posting a 1.91 ERA and allowing a .196 clip with 65 strikeouts and just 22 walks over 56.2 innings. With this, he sits at No. 22 on MLBPipeline.com’s current Mariners prospect rankings.

Spano notes Altavilla used

his time with the Generals to not only build his confidence, but also “cut his pitches loose, because he knew he only has to throw one inning at a time, so that was a great decision by the Mariners to give him that role.”

Altavilla was then promoted straight to the Mariners, inheriting a 9-2 deficit to the White Sox in the eighth inning last Aug. 27 at U.S. Cellular Field.

Needing just nine pitches in the frame against the heart of Chicago’s order — seven for strikes — Altavilla induced two 5-3 groundouts to Melky Cabrera and José Abreu, and then struck out All-Star Todd Frazier on four pitches.

Spano believes Altavilla will remain in the bullpen with the current state of the Mariners’ pitching staff but believes he will flourish.

“I can only hope and pray that he’ll be in the major leagues for a long time. We’re very appreciative that the Mariners gave him this chance so quickly, because obviously that gives him a chance to have a longer career in the major leagues. You just hope he’s a mainstay in their bullpen for many years to come.”

Junior Jonas Weller earns silver Men’s, women’s at World Rowing Championships golf contend at

Vulcan tournament

By Valeria Lopez Contributing writer

This August, junior Jonas Weller went to the 2016 World Rowing under 23 championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and came back with a second-place victory.

Jonas has been rowing since high school in Germany. His access to the sport is bigger in the U.S than in Germany, and he heard great things about Mercyhurst’s team, both of which were reasons to come to the university. Since he is one of the few young rowers that stand out in Germany ,he made it to the German Championship several times before. This is where they chose him to compete in the World Championships, since he missed most of the regular selection process due to classes and finals.

At the World Championships, Weller describes the feeling of being at his highest physical strength ever. “It’s amazing. I had never been so fit in my entire life than on that point,” he said. All he thought while the race was in progress was to give it his maximum effort and then just hold on to the finish line.

Weller and his teammates were in the lead during the first half of the final race. “It was important for me to be

By Bernard Garwig Contributing writer

Both the Mercyhurst men’s and women’s golf teams came to compete in Belle Vernon at the Cedarbrook Golf Club for the Vulcan Invitational to start off this year’s season.

At the tournament’s conclusion, both teams had a second place finish to round out their respective tournaments.

With a total of 77 golfers that competed at the 6,794yard, par-72 Cedarbrook Gold

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Junior Jonas Weller competed at the World Rowing Championships, finishing in second place, right behind Great Britain.

successful in the final after coming from a shaky semi-final,” he said. Eventually Great Britain caught up and finished first place, leaving Germany with second place and Italy with third place. Weller accepted this fully and is happy with the results because he acknowledges that he gave it all his strength and that Great Britain had been stronger throughout the whole competition.

“My victory was also for the young men on the team who

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still have something to look forward to,”, he said regarding the future of the team.

The amount of the strength for his competition was more than the standard strength for rowing. It was pushing it further and longer, which he practiced at Mercyhurst.

Most of Weller’s training for the World Championship was done with his teammates and directed by his head coach, Adrian Spracklen.

According to Weller, good rowers are made over the

winter and that’s how he got most of his strength and power he needed to reach the championship, by training rigorously during Erie winters.

Coach Spracklen gave Weller extra training plans for him to practice here, and then a more specific plan after he left for Germany. His teammates were a huge support as they cheered on from campus and showed their support to Jonas.

He appreciates all their support and recognizes this victory for the whole team.

We’ve been playing quite well, and I think that we have a great chance of excelling in these upcoming tournaments.

Bridget Merten

”

Course, the men’s team’s final score was 886 (+22), which was only bested by West Liberty University pulling an 880 (+16) total.

The team recorded a score of 300 at the end of the first round, and then proceeded to record a score of 288 and then 298.

Leading the team for the tournament was senior Chris Kupniewski, who scored a 70, 73 and 74, and Harison Laskey, who scored a 77, 70 and 74. Kupniewski would tie for fourth for the men, and Laskey followed with the sixth-best score.

The women’s team put up a score of 337 in the first round, finishing in third place. On the first round, the Lakers ended 19 strokes behind California, which finished first place in that day and two strokes behind Wheeling Jesuit, who finished second that day. The next day, the women’s team followed it up with a score of 317.

Freshman Bridget Merten commented on the performance. “We’ve been playing quite well, and I think that we have a great chance of excelling in these upcoming tournaments,” Merten said.

Merten was the top performer for the team in the tournament, recording a score of 76 and 72, respectively.

The tournament was held Sept. 6 and 7.

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Sport

Date

Time

Football

Sept. 17

12:00pm

Men’s soccer

Sept. 17

3:30pm

Women’s soccer

Sept. 17

1:00pm

Field hockey

Sept. 20

4:00pm

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Living

’Hurst Hacks: Energy bites

By Catherine Rainey Managing editor

and Miranda Miller Copy editor

It’s 7:50 a.m. and you’re going to be late for your 8 a.m. class. You won’t have time to make it to the Laker or the bookstore in between classes. All you can think of is how how embarrassing it will be when your stomach starts growling during the lectures.

Don’t want to be stuck in this situation? Try these quick, easy, grab-and-go, four-ingredient energy bites!

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups oats 3/4 cups peanut butter (try all-natural peanut butter if you want to make them even healthier) 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips Optional: 1/4 cup flax or chia seeds 1. Blend all ingredients together.

2. Form dough into tablespoon-sized balls and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. Grab, go and enjoy!

Way back When...

The Merciad presents articles from yesteryear in their original form, including headlines. This week, our blast from the past is from March 11, 1958.

Dean Asks Suggestions For Dorm To meet the rising need for increased living space on campus Mercyhurst will erect a new dormitory in the near future.

Extending north and south between St. Luke’s and the older dorm, the proposed dormitory will open onto the drive which encircles the campus.

This modern threestory building will be constructed of bricks that are matched to those of the older dorm. The ground floor will consist of a large lounge, a game room, and a sheltered terrace which will open onto the grotto. In order to take advantage of the contour of the grounds, the building will be

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built on the split level plan.

Rooms in the new dorm will be 12 feet by 16 feet. Along one side of the room will be built-in furniture.

This includes a wash basin set into a table, two large clothes presses and two sets of drawers with mirrors above. Furniture will be blonde birch and the floors will be asphault tile. Spacious windows will add to the effect of the planned decorations and lighting.

A mock room will be set up here soon for inspection by students.

Further plans and changes will be made from your comments and ideas.