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Vol. 75 No. 3 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa.«16546 September 26,2001

M e r c y r e m o d e l e d t om e e t
By Kristin Piirdy
Assistant editor in chief
Renovations are under way in over
30 apartments in the Mercy resi-
dence halls due to building code vio-
lations. On Sept. 18, hired contrac-
tors along with the college's main-
tenance crew began to put up a wall
in the space that used to be a living
room in the apartments.
Over the summer, the study area
that was previously a kitchen was
converted into a single bedroom to
accommodate the growing number
of freshmen this year. A few weeks
into the school year, the housing de-
partment began to search for an al-
ternate space to use as a bed room,
where there was a window and fresh
air.Ttie solution was to build a wall,
creating a bedroom in the living
room area.
"We looked at several options to
get fresh air and had builders come
in and look at the apartments to find
a safe and legal solution," said Laura
Zirkle, dean of residence life and stu-
dent conduct.
Before the construction began in
the apartments, the housing depart-
ment tried to accommodate students
to their best ability. Students had the
option of .moving into other resi-
dence halls for the construction pe-
riod, and the department offered to
transfer their personal belongings to
ease the adjustment. To avoid theft,
Housing maitenance asked the stu-
dents to use common sense and not
leave valuables blatantly in the open.
Students in the apartments made a
floor plan of their apartment, and
maintenance moved the furniture to
where they wanted.
"Anything we were able to do to
make it easier, we did. The residents
[were very cooperative and we did
the construction within the perim-
eters with as little disruption as pos-
sible," Zirkle said.
Construction in Mercy 100 and
200 is almost complete, while con-
struction in Mercy 300 is anticipated
codes
to be completed Sept. 27 at the lat-
est. Although students were accom-
modated, many expressed that they
faced several frustrations over the
past week.
Several freshmen said that on-go-
ing construction is stressful. Lind-
say Clark described the present state
of her living room as, "A metal cre-
ation in the middle of the room that
looks like barbs." Although the ac-
tual change to the apartment is not
going to drastically change students'
lives, the process is a hassle, said
Clark.
A new wall is being added to the Mercy apartments.
Construction workers along with
Mercyhurst maintenance arrive at saying that the college's mainte- decided to put three beds in a bed-
the apartments during the week at 9 nance staff handled the students' room in order to keep a designated
a.m. and finish working at 6 p.m. varied range of concerns. "I was area for a living room, said Karen
Some students said they were dis- impressed with the patience of Thomas. Other students are using the
tracted by the workers. maintenance and the students dur- new room as storage space with their
Megan Johnson said, "We have no ing the past week." desks in it.
clue whether we can trust them or Following Thursday, Sept. 27, 30 "We understand it was a hard
not. But we feel better having a apartments will have a new bed- choice, but we needed to do what was
maintenance worker also there." room. Not every student is going to the best choice. We have a responsi-
Zirkle commented about the work- use the newly created room as a bed- bility to students to provide a healthy
ers in the students' apartments by room though. Some students have and safe environment," said Zirkle.

2001-200J2 iHomecoming
All Mercyhurst students are eligible to vote in the Homecoming elections. Voting will take place Thursday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday,
Court
Sept. 28 frbnHl a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union lobby. The crowning will be at halftime of the football game Saturday, Sept. 29.

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CAMPUS NEWS
Capital c a m p a i g n hits 15 million
Bleak economy means tough road aheadfor fundraisers
By Annie DeMeo
News editor
The capital campaign that began just
ten months ago has already raised
an impressive 15 million dollars.
The final five million of the 20 mil-
lion dollar goal will be the toughest
to solicit, according to Gary
Bukowski, vice president of institu-
tional advancement.?
"Originally when we put it to-
gether it was a three year campaign
which is scheduled to end in 2003,"
said Bukowski, who is in charge of
the capital campaign. He indicated
that the campaign will last as long
as it takes to get to the goal.
"Before the events of Sept. 11 the
economy was close to recession as
it was, which has made it much more
difficult from the standpoint of
fundraising," said Bukowski. "Ob-
viously the terrible tragedy that oc-
curred has made it even more diffi-
cult because there are a lot of height-
ened needs for charitable donations."
Bukowski made it clear that the
academic building would be the top
priority for the funds since rising en-
rollment is demanding more class-
room space. The building will cost
around $7.2 million and should be
completed by the beginning of win-
ter term, 2002.
The team of fundraisers has been
working tirelessly thus far. The fif-
teen million solicited donations have
come from a variety of sources.
"Already we have gone to the
trustees for their support and they
have offered tremendously to the
effort," said Bukowski.
The current college community
has also has been extremely helpful
in helping raise the funds.
"We have solicited from the fac-
ulty, staff and administration and I'm
happy to report that 95% participated
from the Erie campus, and 93% from
the North-East campus," said
Bukowski. "Those are exceptional
levels of participation on any college
campus in the United States."
Most recently the office has been
working with businesses, which has
been challenging with the current
economic problems.
"We have been working on the
Erie corporate community and have
been fairly successful in that consid-
ering the economic situation," said
Bukowski.
The campaign will be officially re-
focused Homecoming weekend
when Bukowski will announce that
there has been 100% participation
from the Alumni Board for the cam-
paign.
'The plan of attack is to kick in to
the alumni campaign, the parent
campaign, friends, foundations and
any other possibility that will bring
us to the 20 million goal," said
Bukowski.

MSG event? supports Anniversary celebrated with Mass

"September 11 Fund
By Jessica Kapusta
Merciad writer
For those that do not have the time,
transportation or the money to travel
to Casino Niagara, Mercynurst Stu-
dent Government is sponsoring
Monte Carlo Night at the Student
Union on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10
p.m. until 12 a.m.
In the past, Monte Carlo Night had
been designed as an event to raise
money for national and local chari-
ties including the American Cancer
Society and the Erie Chapter of the
American Diabetes Association.
This year, the proceeds from the
event will go towards the Septem-
ber 11 Fund, a United Way fund that
is dispersed for those needing finan-
cial assitance that were involved
with the terrorist attack. MSG is
asking that each student that attends
the event bring at least a $3 dona-
tion to benefit this cause. With that
donation they will receive Mercy-
hurst "money" to gamble with*
"Since the proceeds are benefitting
the September 11 Fund, I hope that
we will see a greater turn out than
we have in past years," said Rob
Police and Safety I|og
September 5,2001
Briggs Ave. apartments
Damage done within apartment
building by unknown students.
Septembers, 2<M>lj»
Zurn Complex
Soap was dumped into the foun-
tain, The Blessing, in Munson
Plaza by a student that provided
a false student id.
September 6,2001
McAuley Hall
Damage done to door of the build
ing.
Kosko, student government presi-
dent.
Students will have the opportunity
to add to their cash and then ex-
change that money for tickets with
which they can win prices donated
from local businesses, restaurants
and also prizes purchased by MSG.
This year, the goodie bag includes a
Sony PlayStation 2 video game con-
sole, gift certificates'to American
Eagle andTinseltown movie passes,
among other things.
Some of the games that will be
available for the gamblers at heart
are blackjack, poker, roulette, craps
and of course, the ever popular slot
machines. For those students that
are interested in socializing and not
just gambling, there will also be an J * Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer
area for dancing and refreshments. Fifteen priests returned to Mercyhurst College Thursday, Sept. 20 for the 75th Anniversary Mass of
This is a great opportunity for the the Holy Spirit. The group of concelebrates included a former student, former professors, and
student body to raise money for a former campus ministers. Sr. Eustace Taylor, a member of the original class of students and a
worthy cause and at the same time, former president, was also in attendance. See more photos on page 6.
have fun, spend someone else's
money, and win great prizes, MSG
encourages everyone to take a break
this Homecoming weekend and par-
take in a few hours of Saturday night
fun.
Bush appoints Ridge to new
presidential cabinet position
By Zeb Eckert he said. "Every nation and every re- The military response would be
gion now has a decision to make. unlike the Gulf War and involve a
U-wire
September 8,2001 Either you are with us or you are much more concentrated ground
Lewis Ave apartment WASHINGTON D.C.—In a highly with the terrorists.** * approach, he said.
A screen from one of the windows anticipated address to a joint session The President said American de- After a number of attacks on Mus-
was damaged. 1 of Congress Thursday night. Presi- mands to hand over terrorists and lims and Arab-Americans across
dent Bush announced the creation of uncover networks "are not open to country, the President emphasized
September 9,2001 a Cabinet-level position to fight ter- negotiation or discussion.** that peaceful Muslims are not the
Lewis Ave apartment^ rorism and pledged a vigorous mili- In a clear sign of a full military enemy.
Student was hospitalized after ac- tary campaign against rogue nations. engagement, Bush said he called the "We respect your faith" he said.
cidental overdose. The President appointed Pennsyl- armed forces to alert for a reason. "Our enemy is a radical network of
vania Gov. Tom Ridge to lead the "The hour is coming when terrorists and every government that
newly-created Office of Homeland America will act and you will make supports them.**
September 9,2001 Security, aimed to develop a "com- us proud " he said. The President said he hopes
Briggs Ave. apartment prehensive strategy against terror- He acknowledged the United American life will soon return to
Unknown male, drinking a beer, ism." States response would involve the normal and asked the country to re-
fled from the scene of an illegal Bush condemned the terrorist acts support of a number of foreign na- main strong in a time of great sad-
party. of Sept. 11 and said that nations that tions and would likely be a lengthy ness.
harbor terrorists would be punished campaign. "We will rally the world to this
September 13,2001 severely. Americans can expect "dramatic cause by our efforts, by our courage.
McAuley Hall "We will pursue nations that pro- strikes and covert operations," Bush We will not tire, we will not falter
Possession and use of drug para- vide aid or safe haven to terrorism,** said. and we will not fail."
phernalia.

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ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT
Gorillaz warfare Don't Cry for me
Argentina...
The Gorillaz'debut album will make you go ape

As the new arts and entertainment

editor, I've decided it's high time
that The Merciad include a place to
discuss, review and find out about
the dynamic and constantly chang-
ing world of music. With that said,
I'd like to introduce the newest ad-
dition to The Merciad. WreckChords.
Hopefully, with the support of the
students, this column can provide the
campus with information on the lat-
est CD releases and reviews of Erie
area concerts (yes, Erie does in fact
have a local music scene). So if you,
the reader, are dying to let everyone
know about your favorite band or if
you know about any shows coming
The Erie Playhouse rendition of "Evita
has Madonna beat by a mile
By Amy Bortz
Contributing writer
The lights dim and the din of the
crowd fades slowly to a nervous
hush. The last few stragglers make
their way into the their seats and the
last crinkling candy-wrapper falls
silent. Breathless anticipation and
l^mkCyorba excitement shudder through the au-
dience as the curtain rises and the
99
David Durst plays Juan Peron with
a voice that filled the PI ay house. £
Both Green and Durst show the
full range of their voices in a lovely
duet, "I'd Be Surprisingly Good for
You." if %:
Bob Martin plays the narrator,
Che, acting as a collective voice of
those who opposed Peron. Magaladi
is played by Dan Boyer, in his first
featured role at the Playhouse, sing-
ing a smooth and suaveinterpretation
of "On this Night of a Thousand
Sept. 26 - Oct. 14
Lake City and Wellsburg
Methodist church is sponsoring
their annual Cornfusin' Corn
Maze. Admission is $3 per
person. But can you really put a
price on this kind of entertain-
ment.
Sept 26 - Oct. 17
"Furtive Fusion" — The Glass
Growers Gallery is now exhibit-
ing the paintings of Noreen Finn
and the ceramic scupltures of
Brian Jensen.
Sept. 27 C /

up, drop me a line up here at The first few notes begin to rise from Stars," and the Mistress is played by Edinboro Alternative Film Series
Merciad in Box 485 or call at ext. the orchestral pit. The stage simply Patty Corella who sang a beautiful Shown Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the
2376* becomes a small rural town in 1940s interpretation of "Another Suitcase, University Center and at 9:30 p.m.
Argentina. Another Hall." in Doucette Hall 119. They are
9
By Adam DuShole ' The stage is set and the scene The musical score of "Evita" was featuring "The Great Dictator '
Perhaps you've seen one of their Arts & Entertainment editor opens on July 26, 19S2 with the composed by the great Andrew on Sept'. 27.
sharply animated videos or heard people of Argentina mourning the Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim
their debut track "Clint Eastwood" death of their beloved Evita. Che, the Rice. I A. i J I Sept. 28
on the radio. Regardless, of where but think that you're catching a play's narrator, leads the towns- Like all of Webber's shows, $5 grants you admission to see Jim
and whether or not you've seen the glimpse of the future of music. people in "Oh, What a Circus," in "Evita" is almost entirely perforned Moore as "Elvis" at East Erie
Gorillaz, expect a whole lot more In addition to the tightly con- her memory. . through song, including very little Turners, 6:30 p.m. There are too
exposure in the coming months. structed songs, the Gorillaz CD is At the next dazzling scene we are dialogue. many jokes, I don't even know
There self-titled album, Gorillaz, enhanced with an extra element. Try taken to a point thirty years prior, In addition to the astounding vo- where to start...
was released March 2001 and has popping your CD into your com- witness to the young Evita, then sim- cal talents, the costumes by Richard
been garnering increased media at- puter and heading on to the Internet. ply Eva, struggling to make her way Davis and Rich Tryzbiak and the Sept 28
tention ever since. 4 The CD provides an exclusive direct to be "a part of the big apple.'ty , sets by Joe Hassler and Dan The Mollies, The Assmen,
The Gorillaz are headed by the link to the Gorillaz web-site As the play progresses we see the Mifkovic were phenomenal. They Berzerker and SpikeT. Punch
punk.zombie, 24); on Jead suitar iwww.Gorillaz.com] and Is hbstto naive Eva deyeloj^4ntothe inspiring truly captured an authentic flavor of win be appearing at Goofies, 1062
1 the&gg the-SatatMovrag Musrdoo; 4% whole slew of interactive* games Evita^as she gams jjpjjtt fatne as an Argentinian culture, -u ^ «jyfc W. 12th St.. With no cover charge
Bass features Noodle, a 10-yr-old, and tutorials turning the Gorillaz into actress; then as the* secoriq wife or? If you enjoy musicals I would there's no reason why you should
Japanese school girl; and finally on an immersed multimedia experience. politically savvy dictator, Juan highly suggest going to see "Evita." miss The Assmen!
drums, Russel, who channels the I won't spoil the fun, just check it Peron.
spirit of a long-dead, old-skool rap- out. As the audience follows the life of Ocfojl j
per. A little contused by the line-up? Essential Tracks: Evita, you aren't sure whether to International Film Series at Penn
Well, it gets better—they're all car- Definitely check out track 17, love her, pity her or just hate her. State Behrend — The Acadeny
toons. "Left Hand Suzuki Method/' It fea-
9
Regardless, Evita's death at age 33 "Evita* is playing Sept 27-30, Oct. award-winning Spanish drama,
2-D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel cures Miho Hattori, a.k.a. Noodle, all but guaranteed that her memory 4-6 at the Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th "The Grandafather," is being
are the animated pcrsonas for a re- rapping in Japanese over a sample would be etched into the hearts of St. Show times are Thu at 7:30 p.m., shown 7 p.m. in theReed Union
volving door of collaborating artists, of violins. Also lend an ear to track her countrymen, many of whom Fri / Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m., Oct. Building Lecture Hall.
including Del The Funky 3, **Tbmorrow Comes Today" a trip- would petition for her sainthood. 6 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $17-$ 19, $16-
Homosapien, Dan The Automator, hop beat over-laid with harmonica The Brie Playhouse has kicked off $18 for seniors and $9 for students. Oct 6
Cibo Matto's Miho Hattori and riffs. Finally, you must listen to track its 85th season with "Evita." Laurie Call (814) 454-2852, ext. 41, or visit 7:30 p.m., the Warner Theatre is
Blur's Damon A1 barn (among oth- 16, "Dracula" a reggae-style song Green, who does her best to steal the then on the web at hosting Dig for Diamonds, where
ers). about (guess who?) Dracula. show, plays the role of Evita/Eva [ www. eriepl ayhouse.com ] a $10 donation gives you th op-
The Lowdown: Thumbs up, Thumbs down?: Peron. Green does justice to "Don't Some information for this articleportunity to dig for precious and
While the cartoon aspect of the You really couldn't ask for a bet- Cry for Me Argentina" in her soul- was compiled from the Showcase sem-precious stones buried in a
band may be a bit distracting, the ter musical debut. The pervading ful rendition. section oftheErie Daily 7Unes<- sandbox. Maybe "Dig for Booze! .11

Gorillaz personalities allow artists weirdness ofthe tracks coupled with would be more appeal ling?
the freedom to experiment in a vari- tight production and sampling makes
ety of eclectic musical styles and this a must-have album* Don't ex- Oct 7 * '

sounds. <^ pect to see the Gorillaz getting much "Dinner in Old Russia" — The
The tracks range from reggae and airtime from Carson Daly though, Community Center of Russian Or-
hip-hop to punk and trip-hop. Lushly the diverse elements that make the thodox Church Of the Nativity is
sampled and layered, each track album so unique may coincidentally hosting a traditional Russian din-
builds upon a base of funky beats put off the more diehard pop music ner. Admission is $10 for adults.
and a hodge-podge of sounds. When fans. At any rate I give Gorillaz an Traditional Russian wares and
you listen to Gorillaz, you can't help emphatic *thumbs up." foods will also be sold, don't ex-
pect to find any cheap vodka
though.
Laker Inn
Oct 26
"Night Owl" Special The State Street Tavern ;is hold-
Available 10 p.m. to l a.m. ing a Halloween costume party.
Sunday - Thursday * They will also be featruring local
bands Self Inflicted, Criminally
Insane and Forced Under.
Sunday Wednesday
Nachos & Cheese Hamburgers Oct 27 •;
Monday Thursday Erie Hardcore favorite,
French Fries, Curly Fries Shockwave, will be appearing at
Mozzarella Sticks Forward Hall on Peach St. Admis-
Tuesday or Onion Rings sion is $8 with the donation of a
Chicken Nuggets canned good.
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OPINION a

THE GOOD ...

The turnout for the college's 75th Anniversary Mass was amazing
Patriotism flying high
and impressive. Thank you to all who attended. erate to see fast food places post sup- in my neighborhood had their flags
portive signs on their boards. waving, showing their support of
Equation and Brother put on a good show at the PAC this weekend
Left to Write I began to think to myself, "What America.
a great place to live, if we can put On campus the next day, the feel-
all of our differences aside and come ing was the same. Students had flags
Leslie Echan . together in this time of need." But in their apartments, theirribbonstied
• Students now have four venues to choosefromduring lunch. The
at the same time, I am confused as to windows and doors. But I was
cafeteria, the Laker Inn, the lunch express in the Union, and interna- to why it took such a horrific trag- most impressed by the turn-out that
tional cafe in the Mercy Heritage Hall offer students a variety of After the terrorist attacks on the
World Trade Center and the Penta- edy to pull our nation together and week, and the week after for prayer
meals. gon, I wanted to go home for a night to trust our government. Some services and the candlelight vigil.
and be with my family. My parents. people had to by an American flag - The campus and community had
I thought everyone already had come together in a time of need.
THE B A D . . . live in Cleveland, so it wasn't too
bad of a drive. But on my way back them. Some stores sold out, which May we continue to talk to each
to school, I noticed American flags led some people to resort to stealing other through the healing days to
• What ever happened to the pool table and air hockey randomly placed along Interstate 90. them from other people's front come. Because we are a nation com-
table that was in the student union last year? Now, more Some were on bridges, some tied to yards. A sense of comfort and fear ing together in the memories ofthose
tables and chairs crowd the floor with a new t.v. the antennas of cars and even painted was running through my entire body. lost and in the fight that way lay
on semi-trucks. I passed exits with When I pulled into my driveway ahead for our nation. I hope that this
signs that read: "Honk your horn if the evening before, I couldn't help sense of trust and pride within our
• Cigarette butt deposit containers have still not been installed in you love the U.S.A." It was great to but get goose bumps on my arms-. nation will continue, and that the
student residency areas. For the past year, students have been see the patriotism, how people have My mom had placed sashes of the American flag will continue to fly
requesting these for outside of their apartment buildings. Does it been coming together to rally and familiar red, white and blue along high in our yards and windows.
really take that long to order them and install them? support one another. It was consid- the outside of my house. The people

Has anyone ever considered giving customer service training to

some people that work in certain offices handinling students'
Sincerely wrong
financial affairs? Student expresses his views on America '^tragedy
• The drilling going on in 3R in the library is interrupting with the idea By Charles Cutera At the moment, the door opened, the notion that sincerity is what is
and there stood a gorgeous girl my important when it comes to our be-
of the library being quiet. Is there a better time this work could be Indiana Daily Student
age. My first thought was how em- liefs. We hear, "What may be true
done, like early in the morning?! (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. barrassed this girl must feeUfor -for you is not true for me. What
—You must understand that I knew walking into the wrong restroom. matters is that you are sincere in your
THE UGLY ... beyond a shadow of doubt that the Dumbfounded, she stared at me and
men's bathroom was on the left. It said, "Uh, this is the women's bath-
beliefs."
Two weeks ago, it seems that a
was a few days before Christmas. room." group of men thought it was right to
During the past few days, when it's constantly raining, * My grandparents were taking my Mortified, J ran out, into the real hijack planes and murder thousands.
it's hard to walk on the walk ways With the puddles family and me* out to dinner at an] men's bMhfdoirk After banging my -
No one can question how sincere
overflowing them. You either have to try to jump over expensive German restaurant. I head against the wall several times, they were in their beliefs; they were
them or else walk through the damn grass... you can't win needed to make use of the facilities. I snuck back to my seat, hoping to sincere enough to die for what they
either way. We had eaten at the same place last avoid the girl. believed. But I hope you balk as
year, and I clearly recalled the men's You are probably thinking, "Boy, much as I do at the thought of such
restroom was on the left. I swag- that was dumb." And it was. But an act being just. Their sincerity did
Recently, the weather feels like it's turning into winter rather than gered in without even bothering to with the incident many years re- not make them right.
fall. It's hard to believe that just a sweater isn't good enough — you glance at the sign on the door. The moved, it makes for a good laugh. The same principle applies to our
have to layer the clothes now to stay warm while sitting in class. first thing I noticed was the lack of But I would like to draw attention lives. Sincerity is not the ultimate
a urinal. "Very odd," I thoughts to a perhaps obvious fact: my sin- goal. Arriving at the truth is. Sincer-
Now you might think that I would cerity in believing that the men's ity is a good quality. I respect people
Over the weekend, someone threw up on the shuttle bus. What's have clued in at this point. I didn't. restroom was on the left did not with strong convictions, and I wish
worse is that the driver had to clean it up. Thanks to that person, the After using the facilities, I stood in change the fact that it was on the more people had them, but sincerity
next person who leaves that job to the driver will have to pay a tine. front ofthe mirror, admiring my jun- right. ;•'. alone is not enough. Sincerity must
ior high self in my dapper tuxedo. There exists in our society today be coupled with truth.

M aking the most of it «r**i%! *r>Tvw Collegia tt Prttsnitt

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As I embark on my senior year at the responsibilities. But, this time,

Mercyhurst, I often find myself
wondering-if, throughout my four
years here, I will have gained all I
will need to make it in the real world.
I know nothing can really prepare
me for all ofthe twists and turns that
life has to offer, but I would like to
think that I have developed a sense
that will eventually lead me in the
right direction.
Recently, one of my professors
helped me find the answer to this
question of whether I have learned
enough here to prepare me for
what's to come. This professor was
lecturing to the class, as professors
often do, about something that
seemed completely irrelevant at the
time, something else that often hap-
pens. But, the lecture turned out to
make sense in the larger scheme of
things. He was reminding us that we
made the decision to enter college
"make the most of it" took on a com-
In Other Words... pletely different meaning.
You leave college exactly the same
as when you entered college, you
Sara Seidle really haven't gained anything and
failed miserably at making the most
and that the ability to make that de- of it. The whole point of spending
cision and follow through with it four years here is to explore new
wasn't a right, but a privilege. Be- ideas and learn more not only about
cause it is a privilege to have the our future professions, but about the
opportunity to be studying some- world we live in, the people we live
thing that we hold ofpersonal inter- with and most importantly, our-
est for four years, we should not take selves. This may sound like the in-
it for granted, but make the most of troduction to a college catalogue, but
it. IN | from my experiences, it's the truth.
Often times, when people tell Not until recently did I realize just
someone to make the most of col- how much I have learned about un-
lege or enjoy it while it lasts, they derstanding others and myself. And
mean party all you want because I expect this to be the most valuable
soon you'll have to enter the real lesson I will have learned in my four
world, start working, start a family years at Mercyhurst as well as the HE Nev/e* V\€A*& ATHlMfc.
and have someone other than your- basis for the sense that will lead me
self to answer to when you slack on in therightdirection.

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"They*re in denial. A lot of kids "I think^we'reJinjshock because "We have definitely grown closer Unbelievably good."
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laugh it off almost as if nothing is

going on."
—Bob Domingo, senior
"Everyone's putting aside their
petty differences and trying to
show everyone that our generation
isn't as weak and lazy as#hey
think. Donating blood, countless
e-mails,flagsflyingeverywhere-
we are taking a genuine interest."
—Brian "Whitey" Jaymont,
juniort £ > the better. This is making our petty
u We're all pretty pissed off.
»*
feeder, junior
we've never been exposed to any-
thing like this before. Everyone is
real patriotic right now, but it's sad
that something this drastic had to
happen for us to pull together.**'
—Deanna Blose, sophomore
"I think it's giving us a great sense
ofAmerican pride. We are alfband-
ingtfogether ahd*trying tojmake a
difference so things can change for
differences less important and}we
are finally looking at the big pic-
1
ture. ? * | ^f|| u |
ttCaty Delaney^junior
CAMPUS together due to the tragedy. It was. a -Brad Cetnarowski, junior
rude awakening that shocked us into
QUESTION early maturity. Many of us will
never take life for granted again." "Everyone seems very timid,
—Mike Foglio, freshman scared to admit what may happen."
-Adam Tackaberry, sophomore
How do you think your
"I think that it hit people hard, es- ' It s'^ forced us to become adults
generation is handling pecially being awayfromtheir fami- and realize what's important and
lies. |t made people face something not take things for granted."*
the terrorist events that historical for| the* first time ever. I —Missy Rapone, junior
took place September think people are coming together
and handling it well.'? "I'm very proud of the way we're
11,12001? I —r-Meghann Kaplun, freshman handling the situation, considering
we are about to face the unknown."
Joanna Banes, junior

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What's the Christian response?

Student speaks about campus card use
As patrons come and gofromCafe
Diem, they always leave shaking
their heads as to why they don't
have access to the all-campus card
program. Those of us who work at
Cafe'Diem sympathize with them
and explain that the cost of the ma-
chine is just something we cannot
afford. 4 ^ ^ ^ , A* * «v m.$4ft<
It makes us wonder what kind of
message this sends to the
Mercyhurst College community.
Mercyhurst is one of the top liberal
arts institutions in the Northern
United States.
A prime reason for this,is the fo-
cus upon the students, and the vast
Sara Seidle
Kristin Purdy
Annie DeMeo
Adam D uS hole
Leslie Echan
Mackenzie Dexter
Annie Sitter
Billy Elliott
Kelly Froe 1 ich
Sarah Antoinette*
amount of programs in place to truly
make "Mercyworld" our home
awayfromhome.
Yet at this prestigious institution
it is the little things that are over-
looked. The Hammermill Library is
a state of the art facility with all
types of new age technology, yet the
student body cannot use» their cam-
pus card at Cafe Diemilsn't some-
thing wrong with this picture?
All other locations on campus
where food is sold or items are pur-
chased have access to the all-cam-
pus card program. Thus, why not at
Cafe Diem? * i 1
Also, why does the school have a
Editor in Chief
Assistant Editor in Chief
News Editor
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Features Editor |
Sports Editor
Photography Editor
| Technical & Production Manager
Copy Editor
Advertising Manager
contract with a vending company
that places a coffee machine in Cafe
Diem? It's not as if we are Starbucks
with'coffee in the $3-$4 range. Noth-
ing on our menu is over two dollars.
There must be some sensible so-
lution to this glaring problem. Cafe
Diem;hopes that the Mercyhurst
community *wi 11 realize that this is a
situation that can and should be ad-
dressed swiftly to allow the student
body full access to Cafe Diem!
If you agree with our message,
.please help us in our quest to pro-
vide you with our services.
—David A. Vitale
Cafe Diem Manager
2.
Questioning Fam
Sr. Geri Rosinski, RSM
President .Bush and-his advisors
have decided Osama bin Laden is
the "mastermind" responsible for the
1
events of Septj 11. An ultimatum to
surrender this identified villain has
been given out to the Taliban gov-
ernment of the country of Afghani-
stan, bin Laden's presumed hideout.
When Taliban officials asked to dis-
cuss this further with us, we refused.
Now, we find our country being
readied for war against terrorism,
and in particular, the Taliban gov-
ernment in the country of Afghani-
stan.
What about the Afghan people in
all of this? They are followers of Is-
lam, called Muslims, who commit
their lives to peace, harmony, truth,
good works and almsgiving. They
follow the tenets of their holy book,
the Koran, which accepts religious
pluralism and sees strength in diver-
sity.
Presently, these Afghan people are
at the mercy of the Taliban govern-
ment. They tried to overthrow the
Taliban several years ago, but failed.
Now they are starving since their
farms and crops were laced with
land mines. Unfortunately, it is the
children who continue to be im-
pacted by these deadly mines that
remain in their soil. Consequently,
Afghanistan has many disabled chil-
dren and orphans.
Well then, shall we bomb their
homes, schools, hospitals or infra-
structure? Too late, that was already
done by the Russians. The Afghan
people have only rubble instead of
villages and buildings. Dropping
bombs on them would be actions
that further oppress an already weak-
ened populace and would show us
to be heartless oppressors of an al-
ready poor Muslim people. It would
also escalate into a full scale war,
not only between the terrorists and
America, but between Islam and the
Western nations. As Christians, we
must not proceed down that path.
So what are we to do? For now
pray— and fast! Pray as you haye
never prayed before! Pray for peace,
wisdom, patience and restraint for
yourself and our country's leaders
and decision makers. Pray to know
God's will for you and for our coun-
try each day. And seriously take to
heart the challenge that Dr. Mary
Hembrow Snyder offered to us on
the evening of Sept. 13 in the PAC.
"Fast...fast from violence...in word,
thought and action.'*
And finally, we must pray for the
grace to forgive our enemies... near
and far... not only the terrorists, but
the ex-friend who may have of-
fended you. Why? Because forgive-
ness is the heart of Jesus' message.
If we are to love as Jesus loved us,
then we must also forgive as we have
been forgiven. Forgiveness was so
important that Jesus uttered it among
his last words from the cross. "Fa-
ther, forgive them for they know not
what they do." We must do likewise.
Then perhaps, wisdom will be
granted to us.
4

Staff Writer
Phil Pirrello
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PAGE 6 THEMERCIAD
FEATURES
Two students s eek
corporate spon!
sors to finance
college education
Wilmington, Del.—(COLLE-
GIATE PRESSWIRE)—Aug 28,
2001—The world watched with
amazement as Chris Barrett and
Luke McCabe, two marketing-
savvy high school seniors from
New Jersey, launched an unprec-
edented campaign seeking corpo-
rate sponsorship for their college
careers.
Their ingenuity paid off. They are
making history by serving as "stu-
dent ambassadors" for First USA
Bank, in exchange for college tu-
ition at Pepperdine University and
University of Southern California.
First USA, the nation's largest
Visa(R) issuer, wants to help col-
lege students learn about the im-
portance of responsible spending
and money management. As part of
its educational campaign, First
USA has asked "spokesguy s" Chris
and Luke, to share their insight and
help send a positive message to
their peers about financial respon-
sibility.
Here are some of their smart and
simple ideas that students can use
to pay the bills, have some spend-
ing cash...and even put a little|
away for the future:
•Make the most of your midnight
snacks - Start saving that change
from those late-night pizza deliv-
eries and see how fast your two
dollars turns into $100 when you
deposit it into a savings account.
•Give yourself credit - Begin to
establish credit by applying for a
credit card with a low credit limit
and interest rate. Spend responsi-
bly, within your means, and you
will be on your way to building
great credit for your future. 2 and Luke, as well as other educa-
*Learn to say **no" - Discipline
yourself from making frivolous
purchases. It's easy to get caught
up in a spending frenzy when
you're away from home with your
friends. Find a budget that works
for you and stick to it.
•Invest in your future - Consoli-
date cash you get for birthdays or
holidays and transfer it into an in-
terest-bearing money market ac-
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Filak, Senior Vice President of Mar-
keting Strategy at First USA. "The
latest findings from the First USA Fi-
nancial Index show that teens already
realize the importance of being finan-
cially aware." According to First
USA's financial index, here are some
statistics revealing what is on the
minds of college bound students:
Teens Plan to be "B.M.O.C." (Bud-
get Minded on Campus)
According to the First USA Finan-
cial Index, almost two out of three
college freshmen (63 percent) want
to "use money responsibly" with one
•
out of three students already deter-
mining their budget for the coming
year. These freshmen are thinking
about ways to finance their educa-
tion, including funds from their par-
ents, financial aid and scholarships.
About a third (32 percent) will use
financial aid, scholarships or student
loans, while nearly half (47 percent)
say they will use a combination of
several methods, including parental
contributions.
Here are some additional statistics
from the First USA Financial Index
revealing what is on the minds of
college-bound students:
•33% of college freshman will
miss their family most, while only
4% will miss mooching money from
their parents
•Two out of five college freshman
plan to carry a credit card
63% of high school seniors will
pay their own credit card bill in col-
lege *
•One in ten students will rely
solely on mom and dad to cover tu-
ition and expenses.
Through its sponsorship of Chris
tional initiatives, First USA delivers
a positive message to young adults
about financial responsibility. First
USA's free informative brochure and
CD-ROM (available by e-mailing
studentcreditinfo@firstusa.com)
provide a range of practical financial
tools for students. First USA's Stu-
dent Advisory Board, launching this
fall, will give college students across
America the opportunity to speak for
their peers as they share their
thoughts on financial issues. Also
coming this fall, the First USA online
reference site will give students an
opportunity to learn more about
money management.
Making Waves
Moore dances her way into N.Y.C.
By Kate Riley
Merciad writer
Being in the spotlight is something
Laura Moore is used to. As a junior in
the dance department at Mercy hurst
College, Moore has a concentration in
performance and teaching choreogra-
phy. " I want to be on the stage one
day, either dancing professionally or
choreographing or both," said Moore.
This past summer Moore danced one
step closer to her dream. She took two
weeks off from her summer job in
Poughkeepsie, NY as a sports camp
counselor to live with her uncle in
New York City and dance for a Paul
Taylor summer intensive program.
Moore came across this oppurtunity
while looking through a dance maga-
zine and noticing an ad for the Paul
Taylor Pre-Professional Dance Inten-
Mercyhurst legend recognized at Mass of Holy Spirit
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It's pretty competitive, but I gave it
a shot," said Moore.
to be a professional dancer and how
to get the proper nutrition. Some
seminars were about other kinds of
*Moore auditioned by sending a
videotape of herself. Forty dancers
were chosen and they were split into
two groups of twenty, all doing mod-
jobs related to the industry as well,
such as careers in lighting and mar-
keting and developement.
Many of the girls had already
'l
ern dance.
The material they learned was part
of Paul Taylor's repertoire. Taylor is
graduated from college and shared
their experiences of being out in the
real world and explained all about
the auditioning processes. Moore
a renowned choreographer with two
of his own companies, Paul Taylor reflected by saying,'! learned so
and Taylor II. He hosted the sum- much in a short time. It was great
mer program at a studio in Soho at and I adore Paul Taylor, everything
552 Broadway. He is responsible for about him, his style, his technique.
a documentary cal led Dance Maker. It was just great."
Moore said she is a huge fan of his. The program, which ran from Au-
While there, Moore said she gust 13-24, ended with the groups
learned a great deal. "We danced giving two performances in the stu-
about six hours a day but it varied. dio. Both companies, Paul Taylor
Sometimes more, sometimes less." and Taylor II, helped out. The per-
Not only did the program focus on formances were also open to the
studio dancing, but there were also public.
seminars discussing what it means
Dr. William P. Garvey, college presi-
dent, recognized past president and
member of the first graduating class
of Mercyhurst College, Sr. M.
Eustace Taylor (pictured at left) dur-
ing his remarks at the 75th Anniver-
sary Mass of the Holy Spirit Thurs-
day, Sept. 20. During the Mass, Sr.
Eustace commented that Mother
Borgia and the Sisters of-Mercy
would be" very proud oFMereyhurst
College today. She is pictured at right
with The Most Reverend Michael J.
Murphy, D.D, and Sr. M. Loretta
McHale, another past president of the
college.
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LAKER

SPORTS
Men's water polo Football team falls 51-14 to Northwood,
losing second game of the season i
remains winless two more times in the final four min- endzone, giving Northwood two
By Mackenzie Dexter utes of the quarter, taking the lead 21 - points for the safety and a 44-7 lead
Sports Editor 7. j yf% . * going into the fourth quarter.
^Mercyhurst would then score their
Senior Scott Farison took over for
second and final touchdown of the
McArdle as quarterback in the sec-,
The Mercyhurst football team lost game with 8:54 left to play. The touch-
rfS&P ond quarter, throwing nine complete
their second game of the season Sat- down was scored by freshman wide
^f;^ Zjf l_ passes before the half.^Northwood
urday, this time to Northwood 51 -14. receiver Andrew Grant on a 3 8-yard
*w
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The Lakers opened the scoring, tak- pass by Weldig. Northwood would
Jft&
other touchdown but failed to get the
^

ing the opening kickoff and driving come back to score with 5:30 left to
extra point with 4:37 left in the quar-
66 yards in just six plays. Starting at play, winning the game 51-14.
ter. With one second left before half-
^ quarterback for the Lakers, junior time, Northwood scored again. The Despite the loss, McArdle, Farison
Mac McArdle found junior Faheem rush attempt for the Timberwolves and Weidig completed 31 of 57 passes
g^rt^b Williams for 34 yards, scoring the was good, giving Northwood a 35-7 for 379 yards and the two touch-
first touchdown. With junior Vinny lead at the end of the first half. downs. Junior Tim Siemon caught
•^•»W\-*v«TW*TV. 4 Repucci's kick for the extra point, In the third quarter, a Farison pass six passes for an even 100 yards and
Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer Mercyhurst took the lead 7-0 only was intercepted and returned for 64 junior Phil Pro venzano led the ground
1:17 into the game. This would be the yards by Northwood for the touch- game with 37 yards in nine attempts.
The Mercyhurst water polo team fights for possession of the ball in
only lead the Lakers would have in down. The Timberwolves took the The Lakers will look for their first
Sunday's game against Washington & Jefferson win as they host Indianapolis on Tullio
the game. Northwood tied the game lead 42-7 after getting the extra point
getting a touchdown and the extra 3:40 into the quarter. With thirteen Field Saturday, September 29 at 1:30
more to make the score 10-1. Carroll point with only 6:18 left to play in the p.m. The event will be part of Home-
By Mackenzie Dexter scored with less than a minute to play seconds left in the quarter, junior
first quarter. The Timberwolves con/* coming as Mercyhurst celebrates its
Sports Editor in the first half to take the Lakers into quarterback Brett We id i g was sacked
tinued their fierce play as they scored for a loss of 3 yards into the Laker's 75th anniversary.
the third quarter 10-2. Washington &
The men'swaterpolo team lost twice Jefferson opened the scoring four-
this past weekend, their record fall- teen seconds into the second half
ing to 0-8. The Lakers fell 17-7 to with a goal. Mercyhurst came back
Grove City Saturday and 17-5 to with three more goals, Jakubczak
National Sports
Washington & Jefferson Sunday. scoring his second and third goals of Hockey game called for Bush's speech | %
Playing at Gannon Saturday, the the game, while senior Todd Conklin With President Bush on the big screen, hockey suddenly dicta* t matter anymore, not to the Philadelphia Flyers and
Lakers fell to Grove City College for added a single goal. Washington & New York Rangers or thousands of fans. The start of the third period of the National Hockey League exhibition
the second time this season, fresh- Jefferson scored two more times be- game was delayed and then called off last Thursday night as fans demanded to watch the President's speech to
man team captain Matt Carroll led fore the end of the third quarter. Lead- Congress. By the time Bushjpnished, the teams lined up to shake hands. The game was declared a 2-2 tie "out of
the Laker's scoring efforts with five ing 13-5 going into the fourth quar- respect for Where the United States was headed in the near future." ^
goals and freshman Ryan Jakubczak ter, Washington & Jefferson scored
scored t wice.Laker goalie junior Nate fpur moretimes to end the. game Sports teaijis-donate to relief funds * * ^S^
McHale was outstanding with 32 winning 17-5 over Mercyhurst. Sports leagues, teams and players continue to donate to relief funds to aid victims of September 1 lth's terrorist
saves. With two of the team* s starters Mercyhurst is now 0-8 overall and attacks. Last Wednesday, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association contributed $5 million each.
missing this game, junior newcom- 0-2 in the College Water Polo Asso- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league had raised about $ 1.5 million and expects the total to grow to
ers Doug Stupar, Darren Forgea and ciation South Division. $3 million. The NHL Players Association also donated $500,000. The U.S. Tennis Association announced a $1
Rob Long all got to see action in the Despite the winless season so far. million donation. Several NASCAR drivers joined a drive led by Rusty Wallace and Jeremy May field to raise
pool. Coach Kuzma is very proud of the money, also. ?
In Sunday's game at the Mercyhurst efforts of all the players^'They are
North East Aquatic Center, Wash- learning the game quickly. They have
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second quarter, Jacubczak scored the is growing and the comments from
first goal for Mercyhurst making the the parents and opposing coaches are
score 6-1. Washington & Jefferson very positive, so I guess we are headed
answered back with a goal 18 sec- in therightdirection," Kuzma said.
onds later. A penalty shot was then The Lakers will compete this
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LAKER

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Field hockey improves record ko 5-3 defeating Millersville 6

"Unity is a word
By Mackenzie Dexter that describes our
Sports Editor team," junior Liz
Willson said. "Not
only did we work to-
The Mercyhurst field hockey team gether for the 6-0
defeated Millersville 6-0 in their first win against
home game on Tullio Field this past Millersville, but we
Saturday. showed bond and
The Lady Lakers, ranked seventh strength through the
nationally, improved their record to red, white and blue
5-3 with the win against Millersville. ribbons we wore in
Junior Fran Hollembaek started the honor of the trag-
scoring with her goal less than two edies that occurred
minutes into the game. Mercyhurst on September 11. I
scored three more times in the first think with this unity
half. Senior Laurie Sienkiewicz and we will pull together
juniors Marie 1 Zummo and Jeanna and win the rest of
Hart man n each added a goal to make Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer our games."
the score 4-0 going into halftime. Defender Christa Mancini dribbles the ball The Lady Lakers
Christa Mancini looks to pass the ball to teammate Mariel Zummo w

Sophomore Danielle Jerschefske
scored quickly in the second half to
increase the lead for Mercyhurst to
5-0. Zummo then scored her second
goal of the game to finish up the scor-
ing. Junior Sarah D'Emilio, Zummo,
Hartmann and Jerschefske each
added assists throughout the game.
Playing excellent defense for the
Lady Lakers were juniors Sarah Hart
and goalie Summer Kraatz. Kraatz
and freshmen goalies Jennifer
Coffman and Heidi Fetters combined
in goal for the shutout for
past the Millersville team play at Wooster Col-
lege in Ohio Wednes-
Mercyhurst. Kraatz played the first day, September 26 at 4 p.m. and will
52 minutes of the game and was cred- host Lock Haven, ranked first in the
ited with two saves. Mercyhurst nation, on Tullio Field Sunday, Sep-
outshot Millersville 33-14. tember 30 at 1 p.m.

The Week'Ahead...
Senior Spotlight:
Cross Country i *
Laurie Sienkiewicz leads Laker field hockey a m
The men's and women's cross country teams will be racing at Walsh Uni
versity Friday, September 28. f•* » *
team in chase of national championship
Soccer \
The soccer teams will be hosting Northwood this Friday. The women will
By Mackenzie Dexter play first at 2 p.m. and the men will follow at 4 p.m. Sunday, the Women
Sports Editor will be hosting Northern Michigan at noon and the men will host West
Virginia Wesleyan at 2:30 p.m.
In four years, senior Laurie
Sienkiewicz has been able to help
build the Mercyhurst field hockey
Goif *% j J i : M
team into one of the best teams in The women's golf team will be traveling to Findlay to play Friday and
Division II. When the sport was re- Saturday.
vived at Mercyhurst in 1997, the
Lady Lakers finished in last place for
the division. In the past five years,
Volleyball | ! f 2
the team has become one of the best, The women's volleyball team will host Wayne State at 7 p.m. Friday and
now ranking seventh in the nation. Hillsdale at 4 p.m. Saturday. The team will also be hosting hometown
In her freshman year, Sienkiewicz rival Gannon Tuesday, October 2.
was one of the few players who had
experience playing the sport. She Tennis j >
started out as midfielder and was co- The women's tennis team will be traveling to Saginaw Valley State to
captain of the team. The team ended play 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The Lady Lakers play at Northwood Satur-
the season with a 4-11 record. day at 10 a.m. i
In her sophomore year, the incom-
ing freshmen all had experience that
would help the team improve their
record to 8-9. Sienkiewicz .was Rowing 1 i ll 4
moved to forward and was one of the The Mercyhurst Alumni Race will take place on Findley Lake at 10:30
scoring leaders. a.m. Saturdays
As a junior, Sienkiewicz was the
second top scorer, helping to outscore f
the opponents 52-32. With 26 total Football* f ? ^ * v1 ?
points, she helped the Lady Lakers Annie Sitter/Me rciad photographer The Homecoming football game against Indianapolis will start at 1:30
earn their first winning season since Laurie Sienkiewicz takes the ball away from a Millersville player in p.m. Saturday on Tullio Field. **
the sport started in 1997, with a the 6-0 win Saturday
record of 13-6-1.
As the lone senior on the team, close to the top 5," Sienkiewicz said. tary education major at Mercyhurst.
Field Hockey *
The Lady Laker'sfieldhockey team will take on #1 ranked Lock Haven
Sienkiewicz has two goals and two Sienkiewicz* is originally from She was named to the 2000 National on Tullio Field Saturday at 1 p.m.
assists so far this season. She will be Webster, NY and attended Webster Field Hockey Coaches Association's
leading the team this season as they High School where she was recruited Division II National Academic
fight for a national championship. by coach Kevin Cooke. Squad, achieving a minimum GPAof Water Polo t
"In my four years here, we have Sienkiewicz is also a dual-athlete. 3.30 and having a starting position.
The men's water polo team will be participating in the Grove City Invita-
made unbelievable strides on this She is a top scorer for the women s She is planning to come back next
tional this weekend. The Lakers will be playing Washington & Jefferson
team. I never would have thought lacrosse team, with 36 total points for year to student teach in the fall and
at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Saturday, they will take on Grove City at 10:15 a.m.,
when I came here that we would start the 2001 spring season. then going on to graduate school at ;
Penn State Behrend at 4 p.m. and Slippery Rock at 7 p.m. * £• y4
out 26th in the nation and end up even Sienkiewicz is currently an elemen- SUNY Geneseo.