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Its showtime!Find out Hurst

students favoriteHalloween movies

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Haunted Hurst>> PAGE 7

Its a tragedy. I love their cider.STUDENTS REACT TO LANDMARK FIRE

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Fuhrmans Cider Mill burns

The Belle Valley Fire Department took control of the blaze.

The BVFD team was led by chief John Semple.


Caution tape currently blocks off what remains of

Fuhrmans Cider Mill and Bakery at the scene.


Over 65 firefighters representing around half a dozen local fire departments worked to

extinguish the blaze on Sunday night.


The cause of the Fuhrmans fire is under investigation and is still unknown.


Firefighters fought the blaze for over two hours before getting it under control.


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Mercyhurst College students

must now travel further to get

their pumpkins and apple cider

this fall.

Fuhrmans Cider Mill and

Bakery, 1218 East Gore Road,

caught fire Sunday night and

continued smoldering well intoMonday.

Sarah and Bill Gunther have

owned the mill for the last three

years and were devastated to hear

the news of the fire.

One of the clerks who lives

up the street called and said it

was on fire, explained Sarah

Gunther. (The fire officials)

have not let us in there still.

The Erie landmark has beenenjoyed by generations of local

families as well as Mercyhurst

students.

Sophomore Nicole Zehnder

was shocked when she saw

the breaking news late Sunday

night.

I wanted to know what hap-

pened and what caused the fire,

said Zehnder. Im bummed; I

was just thinking about goingthere this week.

Junior Rainey Murdock said

he was as shocked as Zehnder.

Its so sad; I have been there

once and that was enough to fall

in love with.

Its a tragedy, said senior Jack

Thearle. I love their cider.

Students should not start

worrying just yet. The Gunthers

hope the fire is not the end of theFuhrman tradition.

We intend to rebuild the

mill if it is financially feasible,

Gunther said. But, it will take

months before we go through

the insurance paperwork.

Chief Fire Inspector Bob

Mitchell of the Millcreek Town-

ship Bureau of Fire Prevention

said that the Fuhrman fire was

initially called in at 8:24 p.m. by

an unknown caller.

The Belle Valley Fire Depart-

ment responded within minutes

of the dispatch call, explained

Mitchell.

Mitchell said the cause of the

fire has yet to be determined.

Members of the mens lacrosse

team were on their way home

from an away game on Sunday

when they saw the blaze.

We were getting off of 90coming from Buffalo and saw

all the bright lights. It was so

bright we could pretty much

see the flames, said junior Tom

Eighmey. All the guys in my car

were confused because it was

coming from the same direction

of school. We got closer and saw

Gore Road was closed, but the

cider mill didnt even cross my

mind.Chief John Semple of the

Belle Valley Fire Department was

in charge of managing the fire

and reported arriving at the scene

Sunday night to see large flames

at the rear of the building.

I arrived at the scene around

8:30 p.m., said Semple. The

back was heavily engulfed and

the fire was quickly burning its

way to the roof.Mitchell said 14 fire trucks

representing half a dozen area

fire departments were present at

the scene.

The fire apparatus, water

supply and personnel needed

were intensive, said Mitchell.

All the firefighters did an excel-

lent job.

While no serious injuries

resulted from the fire, Semplesaid that one firefighter did suffer

minor injuries but did not need

to be hospitalized.

Junior Nadine Zinram was at

the fire on Sunday night filming

for Hurst TV.

Zinram explained that the

mill reminded her of her native

country of Germany.

It was sad. Everyone really

seemed to love it, she said. It

was a big symbol in Erie. When

I saw the roof come down,you could see the old mill. It

reminded me of home. It was

sad to see it destroyed.

Semple and around 65 other

firefighters fought the blaze for

over two hours until the flames

were under control. The fire

began smoldering early Monday

and firefighters had to return to

the scene.

This is not uncommon in alarge fire, explained Mitchell.

The call was received after 4

a.m. on Monday and a tank of

water was put on (the mill).

Detective Sgt. Scott Heidt

and other fire investigators from

the Millcreek Township Police

Department were at the scene on

Tuesday attempting to determine

the cause of the fire.

Were sorting through debrislooking for burn patterns, what

items could have created the fire

and other little things to help us

determine exactly where the fire

started, he said.

Heidt believes the fire started

towards the back of the build-

ing but he cannot be positive at

this time.

We still have a lot of work

to do before we know for sure

where the fire started and what

caused it, said Heidt.While investigating the fire,

Heidt has observed many people

stopping at the scene and even

taking pictures.

There is a constant stream of

people still coming, said Heidt.

Generations of families have

brought their children (to the

mill). This is a big loss for the

community.

Sue Neth lives only a fewstreets away from Fuhrmans on

Suttermill Drive. Neth stopped

to take several pictures of what

was left of the 111-year-old

mill.

(The mill) is part of the

neighborhood, she said. Most

of the streets around here have

apple names like Golden and

Wine Sap because of Fuhrmans.

The names dont make sensewithout the mill.

Lt. Mike Dougan, another

member of the Millcreek Town-

ship Police Department, worked

Tuesday to find the cause of

the fire.

Dougan is a member of the

Mercyhurst College class of 1976

and remembers going to the mill

in his college days.

Its really sad, Dougan said.

The mill is part of Belle Valleys

history. My children were devas-tated when they found out.

Nineteen-year-old Bethany

Pianta had been working at the

mill for a little over a month, but

has lived only a few streets away

since she was a child.

This is devastating, said

Pianta; who remembers coming

to the mill when she was younger

to buy pumpkins and cider.

My friend texted me on Sundayand told me that Fuhrmans was

on fire, said Pianta. I was like,

Are you kidding me? I couldnt

believe it. I still cant.

Students are disappointed that

they were not able to visit the mill

to get pumpkins for Halloween

this week.

Junior Chris Duzen said he

planned a trip to the mill.

Its a shame that it happenedat this time of year, he said.

(My friends and I) were going

to go this week.

Junior Casey Bertolette said

her and her roommates also

planned a trip.

Its so horrible, she said. I

just found out right when I was

telling my roommate we should

go. She told me it burnt down

and I was so disappointed.

By Casey GreeneManaging editor

Fire rages at local cider mill

Fuhrmans Cider Mill and Bakery went up in flames on Sunday night. The cause of the fire

is still unknown.


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students are eligible for

$15,000 in cash prizes

through the 3rd Annual Collegiate

Business Plan Contest.

Cash prizes can be used by students to help with school

and/or business development expenses.

Individual students and integrated student teams develop a

brief business plan through the academic 07/08 year.

Please visit www.kizerie.com for additional

information.

A new initiative of Mercyhurst

College is to be green and the

college is taking big strides to

make a difference.

The campus has been chang-

ing over the past several years to

become more energy efficient

with the additions of energy-

saving light bulbs, recycling bins,solar panels and geothermal

energy.

Students have now the added

opportunity to invest in the

schools efforts to become cli-

mate-neutral and get college

credit for it.

The sustainability studies mi-

nor provides the next step in

helping students learn to protect

the environment on and off

campus.

The minor consists of seven

courses; many of which are core

requirements, which makes the

minor practical for students in

any major.

The courses focus on the en-

vironmental impacts made every

day, ways to lessen over-use of

resources and how to make themost of what we have.

The Mercyhurst community

will engage in a substantial andmeaningful service project de-

signed to help advance the prin-

ciples of sustainability in the

region.

A pioneer in developing the

minor is senior Dustin Han-

kinson. Hankinson is the Mer-

cyhurst Green Team Student

Representative on the Green

Energy Review Board.

This is something I wantedto do because I am a marketing

major and I think I might want

to market the ideas of sustain-

ability, explained Hankinson. I

thought it would be something to

set me apart.

Along with the minor, the city

of Erie is making an effort to

become more energy efficient

as well.

The Tom Ridge Center at Pr-

esque Isle was built to be entirely

green. All of the water used at

the center is collected from rain

on the roof, filtered and recycled

and distributed throughout the

building.

The Center is another tool

for students all over the country

which allows them to utilize the

state-of-the-art analysis equip-ment housed in the building.

The building is set up on the

banks of Lake Erie in efforts tostudy the sediment and water

quality as an attempt to improve

the conditions for the wildlife in

and around the lake.

Director of Marketing and

Public Relations Sheila Coon has

visited the Center.

The Center offers budding

scientists from different colleges

the chance to get an understand-

ing of the delicacy of our ecosys-tem, said Coon.

While Lake Erie has been

known in the past for polluted

waters, Coon explained it has

begun to undergo changes.

Years ago the EPA (Envi-

ronmental Protection Agency)

had designated contaminated

sites all around the Great Lakes,

she said. There are about 45 of

them. The city of Erie was on

that list but our dedicated envi-

ronmentalists have been able to

clean up the bay through years of

diligence. Our city was the only

one to be lifted from the EPAs

list and this is a huge feat.

The Tom Ridge Center and

Mercyhursts sustainability mi-

nor are benefiting not only local

students but the environmentas well.

By Amanda ValauriNews editor

The Tom Ridge Center at Presque Isle is an entirely energy efficient building ,which allows

students to use its state-of-the-art equipment to study green causes.


Hurst gets green minor

Mercyhurst College has en-

tered into an agreement to pur-

chase the First National Bank

building at 5999 Station Road,

North East, to accommodate

the growth of the North Eastcampus.

Gary Brown, the executive

vice president of Mercyhurst

North East confirmed that the

property was officially purchased

on Tuesday.

The Mercyhurst College Board

of Trustees meeting on Oct. 25

resulted in a unanimous vote

to finalize the purchase of the

29,000-square-foot buildingand a five-acre plot of land just

north of it.

The property has been pur-

chased for $1.85 million accord-

ing to Jim Lieb of the Finance

Department.

Lieb said that the funds were

drawn from the general budget

of Mercyhurst.

Brown is pleased with the

timeliness of the purchases say-ing, Plans to buy the building

and land from the bank began as

little as six months ago.

Renovations of the property

plan to include classroom and

office space for the practical

nursing program and Public

Safety Institute.

Brown spoke with contractors

Tuesday in anticipation of begin-

ning work on the new building.

The college is also exploring

the possibility of housing other

current and future academic

programs and departments in

the building.

There are no immediate plansfor the use of the adjacent

land.

The First National Bank will

remain on the first floor of the

three-story building until August

2008.

This was not the first large

expansion to take place at North

East this year.

Earlier in October, the col-

lege joined with Hamot MedicalCenter to open the new Hamot

Healthcare Center, a $2.9 mil-

lion facility on the campus.

Aside from bringing a wide

range of healthcare services

to the North East community,

the center houses an infirmary

for students and provides the

opportunity for new academic

programs.

The 16-year-old sister schoolhas shown a great deal of

growth, especially in the past

three years.

Application, enrollment and

student residence numbers

continue to rise at considerable

rates.

By Ashley PastorStaff writer

MNE purchases

building for $1.85M

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Mercyhurst College Directorof Athletics Craig Barnett con-

firmed Monday that five menshockey players are suspended forbreaking team rules.

Five guys have been indefi-

nitely suspended for breakingteam rules, said head coachRick Gotkin.

Neither Barnett nor Gotkin

would name the players orelaborate on what team ruleswere broken.

The team played their first two

home games of the year against

Holy Cross University on Fridayand Saturday. They fell to theCrusaders 4-1 on Friday and tiedwith them 2-2 on Saturday.

The team is back in actionas they travel to Air Forcefor a pair of games on Friday

and Saturday.

By Chris Davis

Sports editor

Five mens hockey players suspended

Having trouble deciding what

to do after college? Dont worry.Help is not far away.

On Thursday, Nov. 1, Mercy-

hurst will host its annual Careerand Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4

p.m. in the Athletic Center. The fair allows students

from all majors to mingle withrepresentatives from a range

of careers.Director of the office of

Career Services Robert Hvezda

sees the Career and Job Fair asan asset to both employers andstudents.

Part of going to the career

and job fair is building a relation-ship with the recruiters, said

Hvezda.Some students think theres

no one there for them, but the

recruiters can put them in touch with resources they never ex-pected.

By attending, students canbuild relationships with prospec-tive employers and employers

can get to know their prospectiveemployees.

This is one of the largest fairs

in northwestern Pennsylvania,Hvezda said. As of today wehave 120 employers interested

in talking to students.Junior Zach Pekor attended

the fair in the past.

It was a good experience

because I met a lot of peopleand made a lot of connections,

said Pekor.

Hvezda recommends thatstudents from all classes wear atleast business casual clothes but

seniors should wear an interview-ing suit.

If students have a resume

available, he recommends theybring copies of it with them tothe fair.

Pekor said that he wore a suitwith a tie when he attended be-cause it is always nice to look best

for first impressions.I consider business attire a

suit, tie, dress pants, dress shirt

and nice shoes, said Pekor.Senior Katie Miller described

what she believes is appropriate

dress for a female.Business attire is anything

other than jeans, cargo pants,khakis, t-shirts or other casualshirts, she said. Sweaters, col-lared shirts, dress pants and some

skirts count as business attire.First impressions are impor-

tant at a fair where many of the

employers already expect to see acertain caliber of student.

A lot of these employers have

an investment in our college andthey typically come here becauseof the past performance of stu-

dents that they found at the fair,Hvezda said.

Theres a loyalty that has been

established. We also try to involveas many alumni as we can in thisfair so students can see what the

alumni see as a good foundationof experience.

Hvezda emphasized that stu-dents from all class standings are

encouraged to attend.

Freshmen can find part-timeor summer jobs or just talk tosomeone and find out if theres

something in the future to fill aneed or to enhance their back-ground for employment, he

said.Freshman Emma Bradic has

never attended a career fair

before.She intends on attending the

fair in order to obtain an idea of

what to do in the coming collegeyears to prepare for her career inforensic anthropology.

I want to see what jobs arereally available and what kindsof employers attend this fair,

said Bradic. I also want to seewhat employers look for in their

straight from college employ-ees.

Some students may be re-quired to attend for a course that

they are taking.Im finding more and more

faculty making it mandatory that

students attend, Hvezda said.We encourage students to takeadvantage of any job fair because

many employers find its the bestway to have the maximum expo-sure to employers in one place.

Hvezda said that this is thebiggest opportunity Career Ser-vices offers for students to gain

access to jobs and careers.A link for the Career Fair in-

cluding a list of employers that

will be represented at this yearsfair can be found on the Mercy-

hurst College homepage at www.mercyhurst.edu.

By Jen HelbigStaff writer

Need a job? Career fair can help

New speed limit signs onBriggs and Lewis avenues are not

related to the recent car accidenton Lewis.

Assistant Traffic Engineering

Supervisor of Erie Dana Becksaid speed limit signs were alwaysposted on those streets.

There have always been speedlimit signs on Briggs and Lewisavenues, she said. However,

I recently had to replace onebecause it was stolen.

Erie Police Traffic Division

Sgt. Aaron Wassell said they donot have a person in custody for

the thefts.If found, the individual who

stole the speed limit sign can facea criminal mischief charge based

on the value of the sign and thedegree of the offense, he said.The individual will have to pay

for the sign, the court fees andrestitution.

Wassell said it is up to the traf-

fic engineer to post more speed

limit signs if any are missing.When turning onto Briggs or

Lewis avenues from 38th Street,the speed limit signs are notimmediately visible because a

state required distance of 3/10of a mile must be in betweeneach speed limit sign, said Beck.

Sophomore Katie Riolo saidshe was not aware of a speedlimit on either avenue.

I dont even know what thespeed limit is because I havenever seen the signs, she said.

The speed limit sign on Briggsis currently located across fromthe Audrey Hirt Academic Build-

ing.The sign on Lewis Avenue is in

front of Lewis Townhouse 3947.

Both are facing south, making

it hard for cars traveling from38th Street to be aware of the

speed limit.Students said theyve wit-

nessed speeding on Briggs and

Lewis avenues.Sophomore Danielle Ohman

said she was almost the victim

of an accident.I definitely know people

speed on Briggs and Lewis

because I almost got hit a fewtimes while I was crossing the

streetsI was walking in thecrosswalks too so it wasnt likeI was jay-walking, she saidThere is no enforcement so

kids know they can get away withspeeding.

Mercyhurst College Police and

Safety Chief Ken Sidun said hisdepartment does not regulatethe avenues.

Briggs and Lewis avenues are

controlled and monitored by thecity of Erie, not Mercyhurst, he

said. We do not have the manpower, equipment or training toenforce the speed limit on these

avenues.Sidun said Mercyhurst police

and safety does enforce the speed

limits on campus.He also said speed bumps are

not an option because of the

citys snow plowing operations.

By Elizabeth MaierStaff writer

Speed limited on

campus avenues

New speed signs can be

found on Briggs and Lewis

avenues.


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Mercyhurst Colleges BiologyDepartment is in no hurry toleave campus at the end of the

fall term. Along with Sigma Xi, the

Scientific Research Society at

Mercyhurst is hosting the com-

munity-open lecture Hurricanesand Climate. The lecture will be

presented by MIT Professor of

Meteorology Dr. Kerry Emanuelin the Taylor Little Theater onNov. 14 at 7 p.m.

With no cost to the public,Emanuels visit is funded bythe Biology Department and

Sigma Xi.Dr. Emanuel is a very knowl-

edgeable expert in the field of

meteorology, explained Dr. Ste-

ven Mauro, biology departmentassistant professor. Emanuel

uses models to predict the weath-

er and has penned many bookson the subject.

Students in the Biology De-

partment also share Maurosinterest in Emanuels work.Junior Ryan Hindman said, I

am curious to hear what he isgoing to say about the impact ofclimate change.

Hurricane activity and weather

trends will be discussed in Eman-uels talk.

The MIT professor will also

elaborate on the causes of natu-ral, regional and global climatedisruptions and explain mans

role in global warming.These factors, as Emanuel will

present, help scientists predict

hurricane activity.Mauro is optimistic that this

event will influence the students

and community to become more

eco-friendly.Hopefully Dr. Emanuels

findings will give the audience

knowledge of what factorsdetermine climate change sothat they can develop habits to

reduce Global Warming, saidMauro.

Hurricane disasters in recent

history motivate senior WhitneyKistler to attend the event.

Big hurricanes have been a re-

occurring issue, so I am interest-

ed in Emanuels presentation,she said.

By Rachel BlickContributing writer

laker briefs

Waging a LivingMercyhurst hosts the compelling documentary, Waging a

Living: Working Overtime in Pursuit of the Elusive AmericanDream, on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Taylor Little Theatre.

The film is free and open to the public.

DodgeballJoin SAC for a Dodgeball Tourney on Friday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.

in the REC. Sign up to play the tourney of the year! Practice

dodging those wrenches to win the top prize! Sign up online athttp://msg.mercyhurst.edu/sac/dodgeball-registration/. Teamcostumes encouraged!

Pie The Professor The ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Club

would like to announce the Pie the Professor Event, which willbe held at 4:00 p.m. on Halloween on the lawn outside of Zurn.

It only costs $1 to throw a pie at a teacher. Part of the proceedsbenefit the Shriners Childrens Hospital.

Stress Relief NightFinals are coming and you might be stressed. Join SAC on Satur-

day, Nov. 3 to get de-stressed with massages, haircuts, manicures

and more. Active Minds will be here to make stress socks. It willbe a night of stress-free fun starting at 9:00 p.m. in the Student

Union. Get there early; massages and haircuts fill up fast!

Fall Hot Soup SalePhi Eta Sigma will be selling hot soups in ready-to-go contain-ers, from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7 at the Student Union during the hours

of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! There will be 4 choices of soups available:broccoli and cheese, tomato, chicken noodles and chili! Crackersare included!

-lakernet.mercyhurst.edu

MIT professor of meteorology to speak

Mercyhurst College students

living on campus shoud be awareof the dumpsters located conve-niently all around campus.

The green dumpsters aremarked with Waste Managementstickers and their black lids can

be heard banging in gale-forceErie winds.

What students may not know

is that the dumpsters are notmerely in pairs to avoid over-

filling. One dumpster is desig-nated for garbage and one forrecycling.

I didnt realize that there

were separate dumpsters, saidsophomore Alyssa Alger.

Not only have some students

neglected to separate garbagefrom recycling but there havebeen reports of the Waste Man-

agement Company failing to

properly empty the items in thedumpsters.

Junior Joanna Sanzo witnessed Waste Management emptyingthe two dumpsters into the same

truck. A frustrated Sanzo said, At

my townhouse we take the time

to separate out our garbage andrecycling.

The trash from the dumpsters

is being picked up but both of

the dumpsters have been being

emptied into the same garbagetruck.

Junior Kerry OConnor is not

affected by the improper disposal

practices.I dont care what they do as

long as they arent waking meup at 3 a.m. to take the trash,she said

Students can legitimize theirfailure to properly dispose of thegarbage by saying the dumpsters

are the same color and easilyconfused and the sign designat-ing the recycling dumpster is

small. While these claims maybe true, effort should be put intoseparating trash.

However these are not properexcuses for the Waste Manage-ment Company. Tom Billingsley,

Director of Administration, saidWaste Management has collectedMercyhursts trash for around

20 years.The dumpsters are provided

by Waste Management, so wewould need to get their permis-sion to do something like paintthem, said James Snyder, the

Advisor of the Green Team.Billingsley said that the reason

it seems as though Waste Man-

agement is improperly emptyingthe dumpsters it that the garbageis not officially separated from

recyclable goods until it reachesthe transfer center.

Sophomore Morgan Walshfinds the practice absurd.

Whats the point of havingtwo dumpsters then? askedWalsh. Im going to think twice

the next time I waste two bagsto separate my garbage fromrecycling.

So what is the need for a desig-

nated recycling dumpster?The recycling is sorted by

the garbage company. We havehad the separate dumpsters for awhile now and students tend to

throw their garbage where everits convenient, Billingsley said.

There are a number of ways

to better identify which dumpsteris which. We have tried, but itsimply comes down to students

wanting to recycle.

By Ashley PastorStaff writer

Recycling signs can be

found on designated dump-

sters found around campus.


Trashy problems at Hurst

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Theres more than enough

ghoul-ing around campus this

Halloween.

The haunted tours led by the

Student Activities Committee

this weekend gave students a

closer look into Mercyhurst

Colleges spooky history. Theschools haunted locations around

campus have made it one of the

most haunted places in Penn-

sylvania.

Junior Tim Hucko is a member

of SAC. Hucko attended the

Haunted Hurst tours on Satur-

day night.

Its nice to get to know a little

more about the history of the

school and your surroundingsand get to experience it in a fun

and creative way, said Hucko.

Its also a good way to get stu-

dents involved in the Halloween

weekend events on campus.

There are many haunted places

highlighted on campus. The most

renowned of these is Egan Hall.

Egan is allegedly the site of a

terrible fire, which killed a female

resident and left another badlydisfigured.

When the girl regained con-

sciousness in the hospital, she

was informed of the events that

had taken place and the injuries

she sustained.

Needing to know for herself,

she asked the nurse for a mirror.

Upon seeing her reflection, the

girl let out a cry so fierce the

mirror shattered.The girl was never the same

emotionally after the fire and her

soul is said to haunt Egan Hall.

This is hypothesized to be the

reason for unexplained broken

mirrors, cold areas and appari-

tions in the windows.

Another chilling location is

Taylor Little Theater.

Junior Mike Flikner said he

enjoys venturing to the theater.

My favorite part was goinginto Taylor; I didnt realize so

many people died there.

The story here involves a

maintenance worker. Suppos-

edly while cleaning the rotunda,

he slipped and fell onto the

fountain below. The fall killed

him instantaneously.

Out of respect for the worker,

the fountain was turned off for

a number of years.Despite many protests, the

fountain was reopened for an

elegant celebration that was to

take place in the theater. When

the water was turned on, the

fountain ran red.

The color was blamed on rust

buildup due to inactivity, but

people were disturbed by the

incident.

Not five days after this occur-

rence, a dance major fell from thebalcony and shattered her hip on

the fountain. Rattled from her

fall, the girl was unsure about

what caused it.

Since the incident occurred

so close to the gala, word spread

that the ghost of the maintenance

worker caused the accident.

The girl was traumatized after

her fall. Sitting in the hospital

and unable to dance ever again,her sanity slowly slipped.

After an extended stay without

psychological improvement, she

was committed to an asylum

where she later died.

Her tortured ghost roams the

theater to this day and people

have felt her presence near |

the fountain.

The spirit of the maintenance

worker still lingers as well, every

once in a while rearranging the

equipment in the theater.

Two other lesser-knownspots are the large magnolia

tree and the Grotto that used to

be a pond.

During the 1930s and 1940s,

the tree was a hotspot for nuns

to eat their lunch, socialize

and smoke.

A quiet nun that passed away

is said to still sit in the far corner

and smoke.

Many students claim to haveseen her, only to do a double-take

and find nothing.

Like Egan Hall, the Grotto is a

place where even if you have not

heard the horror stories, some-

thing about it feels a bit off.

In the first years of the college,

a nun was walking near the pond

when she lost consciousness, fell

in and drowned.

Students since then have felt astrange force when they step too

close, almost as if they are being

pushed into the pond.

When the pond was drained,

an unusual amount of ani-

mal bones sat at the bottom,

but the body of the nun was

never recovered.

Junior Nicole Zehnder has at-

tended the Haunted Hurst tours

for the past three years.Learning the different haunt-

ed stories of Mercyhurst is my

favorite part. Every year the

tour guides get better and bet-

ter at telling them, Zehnder

explained.

The spookiest place of all is

Old Main.

Hurst TV and the commu-

nication department has put

together a TV show highlight-

ing the most popular and well

known ghost story: The Story

of the Ring.A Mercyhurst student was in-

formed that her fiance had been

killed in World War II.

Distraught, she joined a con-

vent and devoted her life to

God.

A few years later, the womans

lover returned. But it was too late

for the couple, as the woman had

given her life and heart to God

as a nun, and could not go backon her word.

The nun spiraled into a state

of insanity and was locked in

the tower where she eventually

committed suicide.

The ring that her lover had

given to her was placed at the

base of the Virgin Mary statue.

For the last 50 years, the story

goes: If the ring is touched,

either they or their lover dieswithin five years.

It has been rumored that the

ring and the nun have been seen

around the chapel and elsewhere

in Old Main.

Haunted Hurst, the Hurst

TV series aired its first episode

about the story of the nun and

the ring last weekend on Saturday

in the Student Union.

The premiere episode willcontinue to run for the next few

weeks on Hurst TV.

Hursts infamous haunted placesBy Amanda ValauriNews editor

Harassment

Mercy 200

Oct. 22

Pending investigation

Harassment

3908 Lewis Ave.

Oct. 24

Pending investigation

Liquor Law Violation

4007 Briggs Ave.

Oct. 25

College discipline

Police and Safety Log

The statue of the Virgin Mary located on the south side of

Old Main is said to be where the legendary cursed ring was

found.


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Robert Goulet, the hand-

some, big-voiced baritone whose

Broadway debut in Camelot

launched an award-winning stage

and recording career, has died.

He was 73.

The singer died Tuesday morn-

ing in a Los Angeles hospital

while awaiting a lung transplant,

said Goulet spokesman Norm

Johnson.

He had been awaiting a

lung transplant at Cedars-Sinai

Medical Center in Los An-

geles after being found last

month to have a rare form of

pulmonary fibrosis.

Goulet had remained in good

spirits even as he waited for the

transplant, said Vera Goulet, hiswife of 25 years.

Just watch my vocal cords,

she said he told doctors before

they inserted a breathing tube.

The Massachusetts-born

Goulet, who spent much of his

youth in Canada, gained stardom

in 1960 with Camelot, the

Lerner and Loewe musical that

starred Richard Burton as King

Arthur and Julie Andrews as hisQueen Guenevere.

Goulet played Sir Lancelot, the

arrogant French knight who falls

in love with Guenevere.

He became a hit with Ameri-

can TV viewers with appearances

on The Ed Sullivan Show and

other programs.

Sullivan labeled him the

American baritone from Cana-

da, where he had already been apopular star in the 1950s, hosting

his own TV show called Gen-

eral Electrics Showtime.

The Los Angeles Times wrote

in 1963 that Goulet is popping

up in specials so often these

days that you almost feel he has

a weekly show.

The handsome lad is about the

hottest item in show business

since his Broadway debut.

Goulet won a Grammy Award

in 1962 as best new artist and

made the singles chart in 1964

with My Love Forgive Me.

When Im using a micro-

phone or doing recordings I try

to concentrate on the emotional

content of the song and to

forget about the voice itself,

he told The New York Times

in 1962.

Sometimes I think that if you

sing with a big voice, the peoplein the audience dont listen to

the words, as they should, he

told the paper. They just listen

to the sound.

While he returned to Broad-

way only infrequently after

Camelot, he did win a Tony

award in 1968 for best actor in

a musical for his role in The

Happy Time.

His other Broadway appear-ances were in Moon Over Buf-

falo in 1995 and La Cage aux

Folles in 2005, plus a Camelot

revival in 1993 in which he played

King Arthur.

His stage credits elsewhere in-

clude productions of Carousel,

Finians Rainbow, Gentlemen

Prefer Blondes, The Pajama

Game, Meet Me in St. Louis,

and South Pacific.Goulet also got some film

work, performing in movies

ranging from the animated Gay

Purr-ee (1962) to Under-

ground (1970) to The Naked

Gun 2 (1991).

He played a lounge singer in

Louis Malles acclaimed 1980

film Atlantic City.

He returned to Broadway in

2005 as one half of a gay couplein La Cage aux Folles, and As-

sociated Press theater critic Mi-

chael Kuchwara praised Goulet

for his affable, self-deprecating

charm.

Goulet had no problems

poking fun at his own fame, ap-

pearing recently in an Emerald

nuts commercial in which he

messes with the stuff of doz-

ing office workers, and lending

his name to Goulets Snooze-

Bars. Goulet also has been sent

up by Will Ferrell on Saturday

Night Live.

You have to have humor and

be able to laugh at yourself,

Goulet said in a biography on

his Web site.

The only son of French-Cana-

dian parents, Goulet was born in

Lawrence, Mass.

After his father died, his

mother moved the family toCanada when the future star was

about 13.

He received vocal training at

the Royal Conservatory of Music

in Toronto but decided opera

wasnt for him.

He made his first profes-

sional appearance at age 16

with the Edmonton Symphony

Orchestra.

His early success on Canadiantelevision preceded his break-

through on Broadway.

When his onetime costar Julie

Andrews received a Kennedy

Center Honors award in 2001,

Goulet was among those joining

in singing in her honor.

In his last performance Sept.

20 in Syracuse, N.Y., the croon-

er was backed by a 15-piece

orchestra as he performed the

one-man show A Man and his

Music.

By Daisy Nguyen

Associated Press

Hollywoods beloved Robert Goulet dies at age 73

Robert Goulet found stardom as Sir Lancelot in the 1960

Lerner and Loewe musical production of Camelot.

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Minute Meals!Who doesnt like finding a

bargain when it comes to shop-ping for clothes? With gently-used clothing

stores like Platos Closet gainingpopularity among consumersof all ages, Mercyhurst Col-lege students need not look

any farther then their very owncampus.

Mercyhurst Fashion Club issponsoring a fundraiser calledMercyhursts Closet, in whichstudents can buy second-handclothing and accessory itemsdonated by members of thefashion department.

Fifty percent of the proceedswill be donated to the Erie

Womens Shelter. The remaining money will

go toward the fashion clubstrip to New York City everyother fall.

Director of the fashion mer-chandising program MarilynSmith believes that the impor-tance of the fundraiser goesbeyond raising money.

My feeling is that this eventgives fashion majors an oppor-

tunity to work together, share

their expertise and blessingsand benefit the Erie communityas well, Smith said. I hope itwill become a yearly event.

Fashion students have beendonating and collecting cloth-ing from their own closets forthe past several weeks to donateto the sale.All items are gently worn and

in good condition.

Ranging from sweaters tojeans to fun tank-tops, all gar-ments will be priced under $5,most between $1 and $2.

The great thing about thisevent is that there will be a lotof different styles of clothesand accessories for students tochoose from to spice up theirfall wardrobes, said FashionClub Vice President Shelley

Turk.Mercyhursts Closet will

take place on both Wednesday,Nov. 7 and Friday, Nov. 9 from1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the StudentUnion Great Room.

So instead of heading to themall to buy a new outfit for theweekend, stop by MercyhurstsCloset one day to help supporta good cause and to save a fewbucks.

By Jen GildeaFeatures editor

Closet will raise money for Erie Womens Shelter.


Fashion boutiqueto raise money

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Members of the communication department vist the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Contributed photo

Comm. students rock n rollBy Stacey MinchinStaff writer

Whether you like music ornot, rock n roll is here tostay.The communication depart-

ment of Mercyhurst Collegerocked out Friday when stu-dents jumped at the chance to

visit the Rock and Roll Hall ofFame Museum in Cleveland,as well as the opportunity tosit down and talk with one ofits public relations representa-tives.

Nine students and two facultymembers, Mr. Dennis Lebecand Department Chair Dr.Anne Zaphiris, left Mercyhurstto embark on a journey to one

of Ohios most recognizedstructures.

Once they arrived, the stu-dents were encouraged to gooff and explore the museum.The group agreed that their

favorite part of the rock nroll historic collections werethe numerous displays of cos-tumes.

Seeing all of the costumes

from different performanceswas definitely the highlight forme. I never knew how tinysome of the well-known artistswere until I saw their outfits,said junior Hayley OHare.It was neat to see Michael Jacksons Thriller jacket andwolf mask up close. Thats justnot something you get to seeeveryday.

Enjoying all of the rock nroll memorabilia, the studentsalso had the opportunity tomeet with Margaret Thresher,the museums Director ofCommunications.

She discussed with the grouphow she would handle emer-gency situations as a PR repre-sentative and gave the studentssome advice on what to expectwhen working in the commu-

nications field.Margaret reinforced what

we discuss in the classroom,said Zaphiris. She broughttheory to life, dished out greatcareer advice and chatted abouther encounters with musiccelebrities.

Senior Michelle Decker wasintrigued by the adolescentprograms the museum has to

offer and the ways in whichcommunications can be aneffective tool.

The communications rep-resentative from the Rock andRoll Hall of Fame was a shin-ning example of how publicrelations can be used not only topromote but help others, saidDecker. I was very inspiredby her philanthropic goals and

outreach programs, which cen-tered around children.

Zaphiris decided to plan thetrip to Cleveland to enable stu-dents to learn about the fieldof communications and how itcan be incorporated in a varietyof ways, while still providing arelaxed and fun environmentfor students.

Meeting with people who

are employed as professionalcommunicators allows our stu-dents to experience what it maybe like to work in their chosenfields, said Zaphiris.The students found the trip

to be a rewarding experiencethat has helped them to under-stand their chosen field betterthan what they learn in class.

It was definitely worth the

trip, said junior Matt Wal-lenhorst. It really showedme how broad the field publicrelations can be. The department plans to

continue these workplace visitsas a means of learning outsidethe classroom.There will be a different trip

held every term, which will beopen to all interested commu-nication students.

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The crowds cheered whenDavid Beckham came to Amer-ica to play Major League Soccerfor the Los Angeles Galaxy andsold out his first game.

Now on a more personal

note, he and wife, Victoria,aka Posh Spice, are featuredembracing in a provocative ad,selling his-and-her fragrancescalled, Intimately Beckham.The old saying, sex sells, fits

the ad, but what about soccersells or spice sells?

Celebrities attract media cov-erage in a cluttered market-place, but can they sway the

buying decisions of the collegeaudience?

Mercyhurst College seniorKristen McCauley and junior Jen Popinski both agree that

celebrities set trends and helpbuild brand awareness.

Its all about physical appear-ance, McCauley said. Seeing acelebrity out shopping, wearinga pair of hot skinny jeans makesyou think, Oh, this beautifulperson is wearing them. If Iwear them, Ill be beautiful,McCauley said.

Companies look for sexappeal and someone gorgeous,Popinski added, but said thatshe is not affected.

Its out there, but I dont payattention, she said. I like myown style.

Ms. Jill Slomski teaches adver-tising at Mercyhurst College.

She explained that due tothe incredible amount of ads

to which college students areexposed, gaining their atten-tion may still take more thana celebrity.

Celebrities may influence

college students for trendy orfun things, but when purchasesinvolve more risk, studentsoften turn to family and friendsfor input, Slomski explained.

Mercyhurst College seniorHaley Franck studies marketingand views celebrity endorse-ment as beneficial, since televi-sion is something that all ages

and genders watch collectivelyas one.Its a perceived notion that

when a product is endorsed, itis superior; without an endorser,it may imply that the productlacks credibility, Franck said.

However, Companies arefinding that there is a low tol-erance for bad boys and girls,Slomski said. If the celebrity

is deemed an inappropriate fitwith the product, the endorse-ment wont make an impact.

In addition, with changingtimes and the rise of social net-

working, Internet advertising iscompeting with the fragmentedtelevision audience.

We will soon see a tremen-dous growth on MySpace andFacebook, Slomski said.


By Carla HartStaff writer

It must be good if Becks says so

Celebrities like David and Victoria Beckham endorse many

consumer products.

www.girl.com

Students prepare for Halloween traditionsBy Shannon KelleyStaff writer

With the leaves falling and thewind getting chilly, Halloweenis here.

From carving pumpkins topicking out costumes, Hallow-een brings about many tradi-tions. Many college students

look forward to picking outcostumes.

Many go as couples, or asgroups; for example four girlscould go as the Spice Girls,which adds a funny twist toHalloween.

Students also go as charactersfrom movies.

I love looking online toget outfit ideas, said seniorCassi Meier. My friends and

I perfect our outfit and getready, then usually go out toa party.

Some college students stillcarve pumpkins, like many ofdid when they were kids.

We always carved pumpkinswhen I was young, and now myroommates and I carve one ortwo a year, said senior Eliza-beth Flores.

Carving pumpkins producespumpkin seeds, which are asnack associated with Hallow-een. Senior Kristin Drake lovespumpkin seeds.

I like to carve them outof pumpkins and then bakethem, Drake said.A lot of people visit haunted

houses for the holiday as well.I love haunted houses, said

senior Wes Craig. I love get-

ting freaked out.There are many different

types of haunted houses,including ones where you canactually be touched by thehaunted house workers, whichadds a level of scariness.

Students note that it is funto go to haunted houses with abunch of friends. Watching scary films is

another favorite from collegestudents.

I love to watch freaky movieslike the Halloween trilogy, saidsenior Ryan Nealon. Its amust around Halloween. Whether you like to carve

pumpkins, put the ultimatecostume together or eat yourfavorite Halloween treats likepumpkin seeds, make sure toenjoy your Halloween.

Pumpkins are a classic part of Halloween traditions.


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Food FixWithMegI

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Get to know...

Abigail McDonald

Fat Burgers

Directions

Ingredients

Name: Abigail McDonald

Year: Senior

Major: Applied Forensic Science, with a concentration inCriminalitics/Forensic Biology and a minor in Biology

Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica

Favorite thing about Hurst: I absolutely love and appreci-

ate the diverse and friendly community.

Least favorite thing about Hurst: The climate.

Campus activites: Resident Assistant, MSG Senior Rep-

resentative, Mercyhurst International Student Organization,

Diversity 101, Leadership Certification Program, TriBeta and

the Marion Shane MultiCultural Affairs Office WorkStudy.

After talking with many Erie-ites about what restaurants andplaces they like to go to eat,many different names came

up.Some have already been an I

Heart Erie addition, and a fewthat we have yet to cover.After hearing about their fa-

mous Corned Beef Reuben, Isuggest you check out McGar-reys Oakwood Caf.

Located at the corner of West38th and Oakwood Street andowned by Mike and Debby

McGarrey, the family restaurantfeatures a large menu that hasmany visitors coming back formore.

The dining atmosphere issplit into two sections: onethat is more family-oriented forcasual dining and smoke free,and the other features a largebar and additional seating fordining pleasure.This side of the restaurant

does allow smoking and alsofeatures televisions to watchyour favorite sports teams inaction.Whether sitting at the bar or

in that caf next door, the foodis great all around.

McGarreys is known forhaving the best corned beefreuben in town and is moder-ately priced at $7.50 with your

choice of French fries, onionrings, zucchini, mushrooms orcauliflower.

In addition to the Reuben are

favorites like the French breadsub, which is a 12-inch sub andcomes in flavors like TurkeyBacon, Meatball, Tuna and 10others priced at $4.95.

Dinners range from meatloafpriced at $7.50 to 16 oz. T-bonepriced at $13.95.

Reviewing the menu, you canpick from just about any typeof food you want all the wayfrom fish and chips to pastadelights.

Stop by McGarreys at thecorner of West 38th and Oak- wood and pick up a menutoday.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Monday through Saturday

and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. everySunday. Take out is available if you

call (814) 866-0552.

By Shelley TurkStaff writer

Get your Reubens at McGarreys

McGarreys is a hometown Irish favorite.Contributed photo

1 pound ground meat onion, diced pepper, diced1 cup shredded cheddar cheese tomato, dicedHandful breadcrumbsHamburger bunsKetchupMustard

1.) Mix the meat, onion, pepper,cheese, tomato and breadcrumbs

together in a large bowl. Using yourhands works the best!2.) Form the meat into patties, as

small or large as you would like.3.) Cook the hamburger patties

using either a George Foreman Grill,or on a skillet on the stove until yourburgers are done.

This is a good recipe to useup leftovers in the fridge.A couple ways that I recom-

mend making them would bemaking a pizza burger by mix-ing in pepperoni, mozzarella

cheese, and anything else thatyou might like on your pizza.What about a taco burger?Just add taco seasoning, on-

ions, tomatoes and throw gua-camole on top.

Not only is this recipe deli-cious it is also healthier than the

typical burger you would orderat a restaurant.

If you are looking to make iteven more nutritious I wouldrecommend cooking it on theGeorge Foreman grill to reduce

the amount of grease. To cut carbs, leave out thebun and eat it just like meat-loaf.

Be sure to choose healthy sidedishes, such as veggies or rice.

-Meghan Dolney

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Students jam out to Guitar Hero IIIBy Chris JamesStaff writer

Guitar Hero fans finally gotwhat they have been waiting forsince Guitar Hero III: Legendsof Rock was announced.Those that bought it were not

disappointed.The already successful game

brings plenty of new featuresto provide players with thatrocker feeling while keeping thestandard features that everyonehas loved.

One of these features thatfans are excited about is thenew multiplayer battle mode.

Players can challenge theirfriends to see who truly is the

better rocker.Each player can also affectthe other with certain abilitiesgained throughout the game.

The game rocks, said HeidiVossburg, an employee at Elec-

tronics Boutique and one ofthe many fans who bought thenew game. The new battlemode is definitely better in thisgame than the other two. Thethings you can do to the otherplayers are pretty fun.These abilities include break-

ing the opposing players guitarstrings, forcing them to playdouble notes throughout thesong or even a raise in overalldifficulty.Another new feature in the

game is the boss feature, whichworks a lot like multiplayermode except that players gohead-to-head against a famousrock star.The wireless guitar excites the

rockers that want to get into

the music.This controller offers a rangeof at least 30 feet while keepinga constant signal to the game.

The wireless controllershould make it more fun, but

Im sure the batteries are goingto make it expensive, saidfreshman Hillary Tietsworth.

It is true that the batterieslast only a couple of days ofheavy game play, but a playerthis dedicated should be able tosave money and buy recharge-able batteries.

New songs and the optionto customize the look of yourguitar are both available. Oneof the few faults that werepointed out in this game camewhen game play stopped.

The first complaint was onethat has been the same through-out all three versions.

Coming back from pausingthe game does not offer asecond or two to get back into

the song; instead it starts fromthe instant you stopped.The other problem is with the

between-song movies playedduring career mode.

The characters are done

in a cartoon-like manner andspeak as if they are from theSims game, said David Rose,a sophomore from Clarion

University.Overall, this entertaining

game will keep fans happilyrocking on for a long time.

College students are excited about the new release.


Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade rings in holiday seasonBy Jen GildeaFeatures editor

Snoopy and Big Bird areflying high above the skyscrap-ers of New York City.

No, youre not having a hal-lucination; its just the MacysThanksgiving Day Parade.

For over 75 years, major

New York City streets haveshut down on Thanksgivingmorning to make room forthe bands, animals, floats andinflatable characters that havebecome a holiday pastime.

More than 44 million viewerstune in to NBC, the coveringnetwork for the past 55 years,to enjoy the fun.

Senior Megan Shoup says

that the parade has become a

tradition for her family.I get up and watch it every

year, she said. I especially liketo see the popular singers thatare on the floats.

Senior Allison McCaslinagrees.

Its always been a traditionfor us while were preparingfor the evening, she said. Weusually never change the chan-

nel during the parade.Sponsored by Macys depart-

ment store, the parade is actuallya European tradition, in which1920s immigrant employees ofthe retailer celebrated their newAmerican heritage.

Felix the Cat emerged as thefirst balloon in 1927, followedby numerous Disney charactersand other popular friends.

At times throughout the

years, the balloons have facedone of their most adverse chal-lenges: the wind.

Several balloons have brushedup against tall buildings, caus-ing the directors below to steeroff course.

In addition to awe-inspiringballoons, the parade also fea-tures performing acts such assingers, marching bands and

dancers. While airing on Thanksgiv-

ing, viewers eagerly anticipatethe parade as a sign of Christ-mas being on the way.

In fact, Santa Claus is wel-comed into Herald Square togreet bypassers at the finale ofthe parade.The three-hour event begins

at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving

morning.Clifford is one of dozens of character balloons.

www.cbs11tv.com

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Dressing the partBy Jen GildeaFeatures editor

Rsum? Check.

Portfolio? Check.Confidence? Check.Eye contact and firm hand

shake? Check.Mini skirt and tube top? Wait

a second; thats a train wreckwaiting to happen.

Getting the job of yourdreams takes a lot more thandetermination and a stackedrsum.

The importance of dressingthe part for the interview-ing process is something thatmany underestimate, in returnseverely decreasing the chancesof them securing the job.

It does not take a fashiongenius to have the commonsense of what not to wear toan interview.

In fact, the keys to dressing

for success are simple andobtainable for everyone.

Professional, polished andminimal. These are the threemain characteristics of a wellput-together interviewee.

Its important to rememberthat first impressions do makea significant difference and,for an interview, the best firstimpression should be classy and

traditional.Save your sense of style and

originality for after you securethe position. Women ought to begin cre-

ating an interview outfit witha classic suit, either pants or askirt and blazer.

Both options are acceptable,so long as the skirt does notrise higher than slightly abovethe knee.

Pants are a more commonchoice, simply because womenfeel they will get more use outof them.When it comes to color, the

classic debate over the custom-ary black suit comes into play.Many traditionalists say thatblack is the way to go, a surething.

However there are perfectlyacceptable alternatives, includ-ing a navy, charcoal or even akhaki color for spring.

Solid colored suits are bestfor both men and women. Pin-

stripes, although flattering andtrendy, are not as appropriatefor the first interview.

Blouses ought to be similarlyconservative and flattering.Choose a color that compli-ments your skin tone and workswell with the suit.

The area that countlesswomen consider the most dif-ficult is the shoes.

The most important thingto remember is that it doesnot matter whether the shoeis round-toed, pointed, patentleather or suede, as long as it isnot open-toed, flat heeled ormismatched in color.Women should stick to brown

or black, whatever matchesthe suit, and approximatelya two-inch heel, as this is the

most flattering height for allwomen.

The outfit is not complete yet,however. The smallest detailsare often the most crucial.Women should limit jewelry

to one set of earrings andanother classy piece, either anecklace or bracelet.

Makeup and perfume shouldbe minimal and natural, so asnot to be a distraction.

Women can find good inter-viewing attire at many retailersincluding the Limited, Expressand department stores likeMacys.

It is important to invest inpieces that are good qualityand will last. The rules for men are very

similar to women, following thesame guidelines.

Suits should be a neutral,solid color, with a coordinatingdress shirt underneath.

Men have a tendency to buythe wrong size suit, either

too small or too large, so it isimportant to check the criticalfit points.

Shoulder seams should hitright at the cap of the shoulder,and men should be able to wraptheir arms around their backscomfortably.

Sleeve length is measured sothat when arms hang straightdown, you can curl your fin-

gertips up over the edge ofthe sleeve.

Men do not have a wideselection for suit pants. Oneimportant detail is for the pantsto match the jacket.Whereas a sports coat often

is a different color than theslacks, a traditional suit matchesperfectly and is expected in aninterview.

Pants should sit at the waistwith a belt, and avoid bagginessand dragging on the floor.Ties are the area where some

color comes into play.Against a white shirt, which

is preferred, a conservativetie adds some personality. Becareful not to be too flashy withprints and bold colors.

Men should wear shoes thatare dressy and professional,

such as wingtips or other tra-ditional lace-up shoes. Theshoes should match the leatherof the belt.A mistake that far too many

men make is wearing whitesocks with a suit.

Perhaps the greatest invest-ments that a man should makeinto his professional wardrobeare dark socks, which shouldalways be worn with suits.

Like women, men shouldappear groomed, including hair,facial hair and nails. Minimal

cologne and aftershave makesa significant difference.

Men should not wear anyjewelry, with the exception ofa wedding band.

Stores that carry mens pro-fessional wear include specialtyshops like Tuxedo Junction,Mens Wearhouse and depart-ment stores like Macys andJCPenney.

No matter where you findthe perfect interview outfit,remember that price should notmatter as much as fit, qualityand comfort.

If you feel good and look

good, you will radiate a sense ofself-confidence and poise.

Junior Dennis Dzubinski dons his suit and tie for an

interview with the Defense Intelligence Agency.


Dos and donts for interview attire is critical for securing a job

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Hasten to do now what will profit you foreternity

- Rule of Saint Benedict

520 AD

The Benedictine Monks of Saint Andrew Abbey in

Cleveland, (only monastery in Ohio) invite young men

who are

interested in personal spiritual growth and in seeking

Divine

guidance for their life and vocation toparticipate in the

Living with Benedict weekend retreat program:

November 2-4, 2007 ........(Theme: Keep death

daily before your eyes)

January 18-20, 2007 .......(Theme: St. Benedict and

Pope Benedict)

Contact Fr. Gerard: [email protected]

216-721-5300, ext. 210

By Sandy Watro

Staff writer

Comfort triumphs fashion for footwear

Ugg Boots and Crocs are twodifferent types of footwear thatare not only popular with themasses by way of comfort, butalso are interestingly unique indesign.

Both of these brands haveseen significant success withinthe college market, and surpris-ingly so, as most young studentsoften select a footwear itembased on aesthetic style versuscomfort.

Ugg Boots are comprised ofa supple, twin-faced sheepskinfabric inside and out.The inside is fur-lined and

combined wi th Poronmemory foam to ensure a

longer-lasting, more comfort-able fit.Usually they run from $100

for the shorter ankle lengthboot, to around $350 for adressy heeled pair.The sheepskin in which the

boots are created is brushed onboth sides, the fleece side and

the skin side, to ensure comfortand softness.

Sheepskin is also hydrophilic,meaning it will resist waterdamage as well as allow air tocirculate.

Most interestingly, the boots will keep your feet dry andwarm in temperatures as lowas 30 to -80.The design of the boot varies

with each specific style.

Ugg has added numerousstyles over the past couple ofyears as they have skyrocketedin popularity.The classic style is a round-

toed soft boot with a flat foambottom and can vary in lengthfrom six to 12 inches.

Senior Bayley Detar noteson the popularity of Uggs oncampus.

I hear theyre really comfort-able and keep your feet warm,Detar said. But I personallydont like them.

One can accurately say dueto their renowned comfortand quality that they will for-sake style, especially when oneresides in Erie.

Crocs are another brand thatis known for their high levelof comfort and low level ofstyle.

Crocs resemble gardeningshoes that have a clog-like frontand a strap in the back to keepthe ankle in place.They are made of a croslite

PCCR material that is ergo-nomic and molds to an individ-uals foot print.

They also have ventilationholes in the front toe box areaof the shoe that allow the con-sumer to individualize them byadding charms.

Crocs also hold licensingagreements with state collegesaround the nation; a navy andwhite Penn State pair runs at$34.99.

I think Crocs were designed

for a specific type of people:the beach going type. Theywere made so your feet dontsink into the sand, said juniorLouis Primizoic. Anyone else who wears them is defeatingthe purpose. This boxy creation seems

to be appropriate for certain

occasions like the beach or anoutdoor concert, but not anER room. Although both of these

brands are comfortable, onemust consider the appropriatecircumstance and setting in

which they are to be utilized.Basically, wearing pink flurry

boots to walk to class in four-and-half feet of snow is under-standable; however, wearingthem to your sophomorereview is not.

Bright and unique boots are product expansions for Uggs.

www.uggaustralia.com

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PAGE 16 Oct. 31, 2007FEATURES

Spooky, scary cinema

By Shannon KelleyStaff writer

With Halloween approach-ing, students have their outfitspicked, party plans made and

favorite scary movies ready. Watching scary movies

around Halloween is a favoritefor many.

From cult classics, to oldfavorites and new releases, manylove to gather and watch. The Boston Globe creates

a list of the top 50 scariestmovies ever made.

The Thing takes the cake asscariest film on the list.

Other classics include Beetle-juice and Ghostbusters. Thesetwo Halloween staples arefrightfests for viewers of allages.

The Mothman Propheciesis one of my favorite movies,said senior Ryan Nealon. I watch that a couple times a

year, and sometimes its on TVaround now.The Ring, Alien, Dawn

of the Dead, Halloween andThe Shining made it in thetop 10 of the listing.

I love the Halloween series,said senior Cassi Meier. I grewup watching them with mybrother and his friends, which Ithink is why I like scary moviestoday.

Halloween is a horror tril-

ogy that began in 1978, andcontinues today, with the latestremake in 2007.This has become one of the

most profitable films ever andis an icon in todays culture.

Michael Myers, the villainin the Halloween films hasbecome one of the best-knownvillains in movie history.

Still today, you can see whitemask after white mask on trick-or-treaters.

Saw IV came out on Oct.26 and had many studentswanting to see it.

The Saw series is thenewest addition to the list ofscary movies, and have hadmany waiting for new ones tocome out.

Many students like how goryand mind twisting the Sawmovies can be.

A good horror movie keepsyou on your toes the entiretime, and that is why I like the

Saw movies, said senior WesCraig.As many students seem to like

scary movies, there are the fewthat dont.

Senior Ashley Flores hatesthis time of year when endlesshorror flicks are on TV.

I just have never enjoyedscary movies, and dont reallylike scaring myself by them,she said.There are some movies that

students think are not as scary,such as The Wicker Man, which was remade from theoriginal 1973 film.

Horror flicks are based ontrue stories, like The Ami-tyville Horror, have manyfans.

In 1975, the Lutzs movedinto a lush house in Amityville,New York.

But months before theymoved in, Ron DeFeo Jr. had

shot and killed his six familymembers. The Lutzs left the house

only a month after moving in,claiming that paranormal phe-nomena were taking place. Themovie was re-made in 2005.

Students were asked Tues-day at the Student Union torank their favorite Halloweenmovies.The results from the survey

are listed below.

Students break out their horror films just in time for Halloween. Scoot Williams photo

Halloween movies are a favorite pastime for students

Mercyhurst students rank their all-time favorite Halloween movies

1 2 3 4 5

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OCT. 31. So You ThinkYou Can Dance Live Tour2007. Wolstein Center,Cleveland.

NOV. 1. Tori Amos. StateTheatre, Cleveland.

NOV. 1. Clint Black.

Avalon Theatre, FallsviewCasino Resort, NiagaraFalls, Ont.NOV. 1. PeteFrancis, Eric Hutchin-son. House of Blues,Cleveland.

NOV. 1. Nickel Creek.Carnegie Music Hall,Homestead.

NOV. 2 . Gretchen Wilson. Seneca EventsCenter, Seneca NiagaraCasino, Niagara Falls,N.Y.

NOV. 2. Comedy. JimBreuer. Louis C. ColeAuditorium, EdinboroUniversitiy.

NOV. 2. Jimmy EatWorld. House of Blues,Cleveland.

NOV. 2. The Machine.Rex Theatre, Pittsburgh.

NOV. 3. Jimmy EatWorld. Carnegie LibraryMusic Hall, Homestead.

NOV. 2. Peter, Paul andMary. Palace Theatre,Cleveland.

NOV. 4. Bruce Spring-steen and the E StreetBand. Quicken LoansArena, Cleveland.

Courtesy of Goerie.com

Together, the Mercyhurst College Art Education and Social Work Clubs raised over $6,000 last spring.Contributed photos

Mercyhurst College received

a first-place award for the col-

legiate category of the Second

Harvest Foodbanks Bread Box

Awards.

Both the Art Education Club

and the Social Work Club were

named honorees, in addition to

the Collegiate Golden Harvest.

The award was given to Mer-cyhurst for its originality, success

in promoting hunger awareness

and the amount of money that

was raised.

Together the clubs raised

more than $6,000 last spring

when they participated in an

Empty Bowl project.

The participants created

empty ceramic bowls, which they

auctioned off at the Masonic

Temple Building in Erie.

Megan Jell, president of the

Art Education Club, helpedorganize the making of the

bowls and the art auction.

I chose to participate

because it is a great way to raise

community awareness about

hunger through art, said Jell.

The hand-made ceramic bowls

symbolized the millions of

empty bowls that still need to

be filled.

By working together, theSocial Work and the Art Educa-

tion Clubs were able to send this

message to multiple members

of the community.

Jell said that the guests were

also able to keep their hand-

crafted bowls in order to pass

the message along further.

Denny Porter, a member of

the Art Education Club, assisted

Jell with the supervision of

the bowl-making. In addition,

Porter loaded the kilns and fired

the bowls for both the bisk andglaze firings.

I chose to participate for

two main reasons, said Porter.

The first reason is that it is a

good cause and because we

need more people out there

who want to help people.

The second reason is that

I enjoy working with clay and

teaching others to do the same.

So when the opportunity tohelp people by teaching others

how to work with clay came up,

I could not say no, she said.

Katie Zinn, a member of the

Social Work Club, was in charge

of publicity for the event.

She said that she worked

closely with fellow member

Mel Peters to get the informa-

tion out to people around the

campus as well as off-campus.

They also sold tickets and con-

tacted the Erie Times-News as

well as news stations.I participated in this because

I am a part of the Social Work

Club. We joined together with

the Art Education Club to help

support the largest food bank in

Northwest Pa, said Zinn.

The Second Harvest Food

Bank of Northwest Pa is the

largest non-profit food distribu-

tion organization in northwest

Pennsylvania.Mercyhurst College profes-

sor Laura Lewis from the social

work department and art pro-

fessor Camille Nischal orga-

nized the project.

The Empty Bowl project was

so successful that it is scheduled

again for April 2008.

This year, the social work

class will participate for their

senior project.

By Nicole CerilliA&E editor

Hurst wins first-place Bread Box AwardClubs promote hunger awareness through Empty Bowl project

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Dressing up for Halloween?

Partying with friends? Visiting a

spine-tingling haunted house?

Perhaps you even plan on

trick-or-treating. Or maybe you

just plan on staying in.

After all the end of the term

is near, and by the looks of

the library, it seems as though

everyone has a lot of work to

do.But what about this idea:

going to see an R-rated, on-

stage horror play about a young

woman named Sarah that takes

place off old Route 66?

This is the part where you,

reader, screams, Tell me

more!

The show, called The

Mummy an the Armadillo,

has opened for a four-week run

at the Directors Circle Theatre

in the Renaissance Center of

downtown Erie.

The play is a stage-adaptationof a screenplay for an

independent movie that started

out as a stage script, for which

director and Mercyhurst College

alumni Joe Spusta got personal

permission to mount from the

original writer J.S. Cardone.

The play opened on

Oct. 25 and is directed by

aforementioned Mercyhurst

alumni Spusta and his wife CarylUnseld.

The show made its way to

Erie in a very roundabout way,

said Spusta.

Several friends and I had

watched Cardones film version

of the play and we agreed

this should be adapted to the

stage. Mercyhurst alumni,

Directing Manager and owner

of the Directors Circle Theatre,

Michael Weiss, came to me and

asked me to direct the play and I

immediately agreed, he said.

Unable to contact Cardonein order to find out if he would

allow them to produce his work,

Spusta eventually wrote off the

project.

However, on Jan.3, 2007,

Cardone contacted Spusta

himself.

After getting over my initial

shock that a big-time Hollywood

director, producer and writer

had called me personally, Ilaid out my request. Before I

could even finish my proposal

Mr. Cardone had given me his

permission to bring his work

back to the stage, Spusta said.

It is a dark, psychological

thriller, scheduled in time for

Halloween, says Carolin Lynn,

Mercyhurst professor and full-

time Erie Playhouse employee.

Lynn plays the part of a

waitress named Billie at a small

caf in the Arizona desert.

Even though this is a dark

show for mature audiences forlanguage and content issues, I

have enjoyed the opportunity

to work with one of my former

Mercyhurst students, Cole Salo.

We have as much fun as we can

as a cast when we are not getting

into character, Lynn said.

Salo, a senior at Mercyhurst,

plays a character named Wyatte

in the play.

Weiss needed an actor for thepart who is mentally challenged

and since last year I was in a

play at Mercyhurst North East

where I played the role of a

mentally challenged person,

Mike thought I would be good

for the part, Salo said.

This show marks Salos first

time performing at the Erie

Directors Circle Theater

Salo has also been involved in

plays on campus at Mercyhurst

such as Macbeth and She

Stoop to Conquer.What should be noted is that

in community theatre no one

gets paid, not the actors and not

the directors, Spusta said.

The money we charge for

admission keeps the doors open

and the lights on and what,

if anything, is left over it goes

back into the theatre in the form

of materials, he said.

The play is for mature

audiences only, containing adultsituations. The Mummy an the

Armadillo will run Thursdays

through Saturdays at 8 p.m. until

Nov. 17 at the Directors Circle

Theatre. The Theater is located

at Renaissance Centre, 1001

State St., 2nd floor.

Tickets are $11 for general

admission and $8 for students

and seniors. They are available

by calling (814) 451-1153.

By Katie AtkinsContributing writer

Mercyhurst professor Carolin Lynn acts on far left. Mercyhurst student Cole Salo on left in The Mummy an the Armadillo.

Photos courtesy of Joe Spusta

Halloween play comes to Directors Circle Theatre

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Are you bored with girl talk?

Did you spend the last 72 hours

of your life playing Guitar

Hero 3 and drinking with the

guys only to beat it and find

that youve lost the will to do

anything remotely productive?

Have you grown disgusted

with the tabloid journalism that

is the Merciad?

Take a deep breath; Im with

you on all accounts. Yes, girl talk

included. I dabble, so sue me.

Anywho, my point was that

the PAC has something new to

distract you.

I was thinking recently that

it would be great if the college

played a movie twice every Wednesday, the kind that most

theaters do not show because

they dont contain actors like

Steve Carell or Chris Kattan.

It turns out that the PAC

already thought of that idea

some time ago and made it free

to boot.

Next weeks film is calledThe Wind That Shakes the

Barley, and its cooler than your

dog.

It takes place in Ireland, which

is, if you ask Stephen Duggan, a

beautiful country.

Incidentally I didnt actually

ask him so dont hold me to

that, but for the sake of this

article lets hypothesize that he

would agree.

Also, Im naming him

Irishman of the Day.

It should be noted that this

award carries no weight, and his

reign will be short-lived since I

have no authority to make such

decisions and I only know four

people from Ireland.

Back to the movie. The story

follows two brothers, Damienand Teddy, the former being a

university graduate looking to

make a career in medicine and

the latter the leader of a guerilla

unit that is fighting for Irish

independence.

The two band together to

fight the ruthless Black and

Tans, a group from Englandfighting for control of Ireland.

A treaty is eventually reached

with the Brits, but a faction of

the freedom fighters finds the

terms to be unfair.

What ensues is a civil war

pitting Irishmen against

Irishmen, and Damien against

Teddy.

The film has something for

everyone, be it in the form of

action, drama or sweet accents.

Honestly, who doesnt enjoy

a good accent? So bring your

friends, boy or girl, unless of

course youre avoiding them,

then just come by yourself.

The film will show Wednesday,

Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the

Mercyhurst College Performing

Arts Center. Tickets are free with your Student ID (One

ticket per ID).

Come check it out, and if

you see Duggan be sure to

congratulate him on his ground-

breaking acheivement.

The film has a little bit of something for everyone.

Photo courtesy of the PAC

Tonight The After Dinner

Opera Company will start a

new Halloween tradition when

they perform the eerie opera

The Medium at the Carolyn

Herrmann Student Union.

All planning to attend areencouraged to dress up in

Halloween costumes for the

performance.

With the audience wearing

costumes this creates a great

atmosphere during the whole

play, said Louisa Jonason, who

is the artistic director for the

show as well as a professor in

the Mercyhurst College music

department.

Afterwards there will be a

party and free refreshments.

It will be a great activity for

after trick-or-treating, she said.

The Medium is an eerie,

80-minute long opera that

consists of two acts. The words

and music are by composer

Gian Carlo Menotti. The first

performance of this opera was

in May of 1946.The opera is about a medium

named Madame Flora, whom

everyone calls Baba, who

communicates with her friends

deceased children. Then her

surroundings get creepy and she

feels a grasp on her throat.

Sophomore vocal major

Jacqueline Edford is the star

of the performance. This is

Edfords first featured-role.

I am both excited and

stressed out, she said.

This opera is a great

opportunity and learning

experience for the college

sophomore.

The rest of the cast is

comprised of Mercyhurst

students.

We have been practicing

since Sept. and rehearsing afew times a week, and then

this weekend rehearsals lasted

up to six hours, said Edford.

Everyone has been extremely

dedicated since we only had

a month to pull everything

together before show-time.

The After Dinner Opera

Company did not always reside

at Mercyhurst College, but a

friend of Jonason asked her to

take over the program in 2003,

a few years after the founder of

the company Richard Flusser

passed away.

As a teacher I was only

able to do so if it resides at

Mercyhurst, Jonason said. It is

the only program like it and is a

great experience for the students

who perform in it and for those

who are able to watch it.The operas are only performed

on campus one time each and

are often world-premieres of

American plays by American

composers.

All of the participants are

members of the Mercyhurst

College voice program and

are either alumni or current

students.

Even the directors and

different stage crew members

are from Mercyhurst College.

Many students are excited and

interested in seeing the dramatic

opera.

I enjoy the fine arts and I

think this is such a wonderful

opportunity for students to

expand their interests, said

junior Rachel Evangelista.

Sophomore Laura Stevensagrees.

I am excited about seeing it;

the students put a lot of effort

into it and it will be great to see

their work, she said.

The Medium will show

tonight at 9 p.m. in the Carolyn

Herrmann Student Union.

This event is free and open

to college students and the Erie

community.

The Wind that Shakes the Barley shows next week.

Contributed photo

Enjoy an eerie opera after trick-or-treatBy Kara EltschlagerContributing writer

PAC to show The Wind that Shakes the BarleyBy Mason

LorekStaff writer

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Yamato performs with ancient taiko drums.

Photo couresy of the PAC

Blood pumping and heart

thumping, the Japanesedrummers are back.

With amazing athleticism,

superhuman feats of

coordination and incredible

intensity, the drummers of Japan

known as Yamato are back in

full force to once again ignite

the stage of the Mary DAngelo

Performing Arts Center.

The Guardian in London

reviewed: If you are lookingfor inspiring drumming and

infectious

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