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NEWS
NEWS
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Harassment Thursday, Aug. 30 Bad Checks Thursday, Aug. 30 Burglary Saturday, Sept. 1 False ID Saturday, Sept. 1 Harassment/ disorderly conduct Sunday, Sept. 2 Harassment Monday, Sept. 3 Larceny Wednesday, Sept. 5
Lewis Avenue Closed Bookstore Closed 3807 Briggs Ave. Closed McAuley Hall Res-life incident Warde Hall Referred for conduct 3924 Briggs Ave. Closed Rec Center Closed
The new MSG offices are located on the bottom floor of the Student Union next to the Laker Inn. Students are invited to stop in any time.
what we are all about. The new location of the offices is much more accessible for students to stop in and chat with MSG members about various issues and events. I only quickly saw the new offices, but they look nice and feel much more welcoming, along with the new officers, said junior Heather Christensen. I applaud them for all of the hard work that has been done so far, and I cant wait to see what this year has to bring. Aside from the Welcome Week activities for the freshmen, MSG also sponsored an Upperclassman Welcome Back Barbeque that had a turnout of 200-300 upperclassman students. MSG Events Coordinator, Jenna Dascanio designed the magnets that students received on the doors of
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FEATURES
Blystone went on to earn advanced degrees in English as well as a K-12 principals certification. She is a Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association and serves as the Director for the Northeast region. Before her career began here at Mercyhurst, Blystone taught English and Journalism at North East High School in North East, Pa., before retiring in 2008. In 2009, she became a member of the North East School Board, never losing her continual devotion to students and the learning process. Blystones advice for students interested in writing and journalism is to, Read, read, read and write, write, write. She insists that one must constantly know what is going on both locally and globally in order to understand and interpret events, as well as understand the power of story in decision-making in a global society. When asked why she was so passionate about journalism, Blystone recalled when her students livestreamed media stories on 9/11 for the first time. Journalists were the ones who told us the moment-by-moment details of the terrorism we were facing, said Blystone. Never in the past did we know so much so quickly. That is what journalism is the power of the people. When people have no power, there is no democracy.
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but made its way to the breezy days, accompanied with strategic cutouts. Deep necklines and an array of bra-style tops delivered impeccably by Victoria Beckham in her Spring 2013 collection is also in style. Other contributors to the trend were Derek Lam, who showcased an edgy but chic kaleidoscope of colors, fabrics and patterns. In addition, Alexander Wang, whose collection featured blackand-white pieces combined with parkas and tops inspired by sports jerseys put against elegant halter dresses and other pieces that turned to glowsticks when the lights went out for the final walk along the runway. Penned to close the ceremonies before the event moves to other fashion capitals are crowd favorites Zac Posen, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein. These prominent names in fashion will be showcasing their collections throughout the remaining week.
Jane Blystone awarded the National Scholastic Press Association Pioneer Award. makes national news. Journalism ensures that the people can express their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. As Blystone put it, journalism is the frontline of history is one of the pillars of democracy. Not only can individuals voice their opinions, but also collectively the people can voice their opinions through the media, and thus, hopefully come to a place of cooperation. Blystones clear passion for journalism has been an evolution throughout the years and started at quite an early age when her eighth grade teacher advised her to join the school newspaper. On top of that, she was a news carrier for the Erie Morning News, and was addicted to reading it every day before school.
The mystery of the mch man continues, and he is found relaxing in President Gambles office.
Young and upcoming models strike a pose for fashion week held in New York City.
delightful execution. Chadwick Bells use of simple cuts and neutral colors worked well for the winter season, but the lack of color and the poor use of neutral accessories proved to be a miss for him this time around. One of the biggest statements imposed for this season is skin. A trend that is usually part of summer,
By Abigail Robinson
Contributing writer
If you have recently walked through Preston Hall and have been spooked by a colorful papier mch man, you are not alone. Last spring, sophomore Rosemary Moore constructed and decorated a papier mch man for an art class. While the students creations were on display for the Mercyhurst community in Zurn Hall last year, Moores piece has recently become a topic of discussion on campus. I thought it was thrown away at the end of the term last spring, Moore said. To this day, it is still uncertain who moved Moores piece into Preston and the reasoning behind it. Moore is excited to have people interested in her piece, as long as they dont do anything too inappropriate to the project. It was just a class assignment and to have people interested in it months later is exciting, Moore said. The mch man, whos name is unknown, has been an inhabitant of the Criminal Justice Department in Preston Hall for the past few weeks. Shirley Greene, administrative assistant of the department, said that the man has become part of the family. Everyone comes in each day, wondering where he will be next, Greene said. The professors on the floor have played practical jokes on each other, placing him in offices so he scares the occupants when they walk in, pasting a picture of Dr. Benekos face on the man and taping a chili pepper to his right hand. Students responses vary in regards to the papier mch man. However, each student questioned about the mystery man was intrigued, and all tried to personalize him, giving the man names and various personalities. Moore is pleased with the life the community has given to her art. Caitlin Handerhan photo Art is supposed to be enjoyed Mch man lounging on a bench and if this is the publics way of in the hallway. enjoying it then Im happy.
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OPINION
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sisters made me want to immediately see my sister. You can tell the two are close and even though they make mistakes, they love each other anyways. Jack and Iris are a hysterical pair. The two feed off each other and make the viewers root for them until the end. Lastly, Hannah and Jack have just met but the two manage to have a comical drunken night, an awkward sexual encounter and an overall uncomfortable story line. Although their time together might not be perfect, it was still enjoyable. Overall, My Sisters Sister was a good film. I would suggest seeing it when it comes out on DVD, but be prepared. I dont want to spoil the plot, so I am just giving a warning; there is a deeper storyline that gets uncomfortable. The jokes are funny and the actors are great, so please dont let the warning scare you off.
A sample of each persons work was featured in the announcement for the faculty art exhibit.
Police and Safety will be ticketing cars without parking permits beginning this week. Students must go through multiple steps online and in person in order to pick up their hanging tag, another hassle busy students dont need.
The Center for Academic Excellence is open and students are enjoying the awesome walls, which are all dry-erase boards. Too bad the marker doesnt erase very well, giving the cleaning crews fits.
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Sports
Mercyhurst University football hasnt fallen to 0-2 since 2006. So, after losing their season opener to Notre Dame College on Aug. 30, 59-42, the pressure was on to win their next game, which took place this past Saturday, Sept. 8th against the Millersville Marauders. The Lakers showed up in full force, crushing the Marauders in a 45-7 victory. The game was won on the ground, with 379 rushing yards. Overall, the Lakers averaged 7.4 yards per carry on a total of 51 runs against the Millersville defense. Running backs freshman Brandon Brown-Dukes and junior Allen Jones II both had career record days on the field. Brown-Dukes became one of only five players in Mercyhurst history to rush for more than 200 yards in a single game, while Jones II had a career-high 132-yard
Kevin Poropat (right) practices blocking drills with teammate Joe Coyne (left) in preparation for the home opener this Saturday.