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NEWS
February 6, 2013
Mercyhurst University Police & Safety
Thursday, Jan. 31 Theft 3908 Briggs Ave. (2) Students referred for discipline Saturday, Feb. 2 Liquor law violation Briggs Avenue Referred for discipline Saturday, Feb. 2 Liquor law violation Warde Hall Res-life incident Saturday, Feb. 2 Theft Ice Center Referred for discipline
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Seniors Lindsey Bostwick, Adam King and Matt Terrigno placed in the 25 percentile of their session of the 2012 Leadership and Development Assessment Course (LDAC).
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NEWS
Matthew T. Weaver Ph.D., won the 2013 B. F. Skinner award for his nicotine research.
It validates what I came to [Mercyhurst] to do, validates what the university wants to do, said Weaver, and also includes student assistance. Currently, Weaver and several students are in the process of setting up a lab in order to study nicotine addiction. They have placed iers all around the university seeking people who smoke to participate in their studies. Jessica Braymiller, psychology student and research assistant, set up the labs rst study and anticipates the beginning of several other studies as the lab grows. Im glad to be working under Dr. Weaver, said Braymiller. Its hands-on experience and exactly what I want to do with my future. Weaver and the students focus on a
behavioral mechanism known as impulsivity, and how that affects nicotine addiction. Along with environmental and other factors, they seek to discover what leads people to abuse drugs and other not so great practices in society. Impulsivity is of interest to us (and psychology as a eld) because it is relevant to socially important patterns of behavior such as substance abuse, pathological gambling, eating disorders, etc., said junior Jordan Kist. I am very interested in the study of behavior, addiction, and the brain mechanisms involved. Senior Josh Kimm is one of two team leaders running the research project that focuses on the effects of nicotine. His interest in Weavers research and psychology in general concerns the mental disorder known as schizophrenia. You mention the disorder [schizophrenia] and everyone has heard about it. Its one of the most widely known and occurring disorders yet it is able to bafe almost everyone as to why it occurs/what causes it, said Kimm, I just want to know more about the disorder and maybe understand what causes it. Hopefully my research here might be able to tell me a little bit more since it has been found that schizophrenic [people] have a higher smoking rate than non-schizophrenic [people]. The lab runs simple experiments such as using an eye tracker to see if smokers look at images of ashtrays longer than non-smokers, and plans on continuing to run tests in the future. Weaver hopes that by keeping students involved in the journey, concepts learned in the classroom will be translated into eld research.
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February 6, 2013
FEATURES
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being very positive. I believe that the Mercyhurst Compliments page is a refreshing change from societys persistence to always focus on the negative, said senior Joe Pudlick. It is incredible that good deeds can now be recognized and those who participate in such positive behavior can be recognized for the hard work they put in. I give kudos to the founder and manager of the Mercyhurst Compliments page. If you would like to send someone an anonymous compliment through the page, you can search Mercyhurst Compliments on Facebook.
Do you want to seize the day? Mercyhurst is hosting its rst ever Carp Diem Retreat. Inspired by Kairos, 10 Mercyhurst students decided to continue the tradition by planning their own retreat. Kairos is a 3-day retreat that was started by the Jesuits, with a focus on religious prayer. Kairos is a special retreat to me because it taught me a lot about myself through peoples own stories. That saying you cant ever judge a book by its cover that is totally true, said junior Maria Nemeth. I learned to respect others more and I learned how to take the time to get to know other people and their stories. People will surprise you. Carp Diem is a retreat modeling off of the Jesuit teachings
but we are spinning off from it and making it Mercyhurst Style. The leaders of the Carp Diem Retreat include juniors Robby Higgins, Katie Jeffries, Mark Ennis, Maria Nemeth, Drew Klobuchar, Kelsea Wemett, Chris Gaertner, Caitlin Doyle, Luke James and Caitlin ONeill. I went on Kairos as a junior in high school. I believe in faith and having faith is important, and Kairos helped me build that foundation in my life. The experiences I got from this retreat have never left me even now as a junior in college. I would recommend this retreat to anyone no matter what, Jeffries said. The retreat will take place Friday, April 5, to Sunday, April 7, at Camp Findley. This event is open to anyone on campus and the cost is $15. Signups are in Campus Ministry or you can email kjeffr42@lakers.mercyhurst.edu or mnemeth08@lakers.mercyhurst. edu for your application.
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The art exhibit featured works from an array of artistic media that would rival any professional showcase.
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Anderson and Roe are high energy pianists with extensive music backgrounds. The performance is free and open to the public.
Press and the intense synchronization of genius, a statement made by ThirdCoast Digest. The duo left a magnicent impression at Juilliard, and have also directed the innovative and highly renowned project titled Life Between the Keys. The project featured the entire piano class of 2004 at Juilliard. The collaboration created a chronicle of the classs Juilliard experience in one large program of piano music. For Mondays performance, students can expect an intense and exciting display of classical music, featuring original compositions by the duet. Musicians across campus anticipate a passionate and invigorating presentation.
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The White Panda (left) and The Super Mash Bros. (right) are two separate groups of DJs who are scheduled to perform at Springfest 13.
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By Zach Dorsch
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This spring, MSG is bringing two phenomenal sets of DJs to Springfest 13The White Panda and Super Mash Bros. But who are these people and why should you go see them? The White Panda consists of two overnight internet sensations from Chicago who started their careers separately before joining forces. They were honored to have shared the stage with famous acts such as Tiesto, Benny Benassi (the guy who did Cinema) and Steve Aoki. The White Panda has a much sim-
pler form of making their mash-ups. Instead of taking a large number of tracks and snipping them apart to make a three-minute track with 40 different songs, they take an average of three tracks and use them in uncommon and interesting ways that is much easier to listen to. For example they take vocal lines from Kanye Wests Good Life and the production from M83s Midnight City and combine them to get a track called Midnight Life. The other DJs that will be featured on campus are the Super Mash Bros. The group is made up of three LA based guys two DJs and one guy that is responsible solely for digital pyrotechnics.
His job is to take anything on the Internet that is viral, or other projects that reect the Internet world, and incorporates them into their sets. Super Mash Bros.s form of mash ups are extremely high energy, incorporating many types of musical samples and mash them up to create tracks to keep you dancing all night. If these two DJs sound like something you may like, you are in luck because all of their albums are free. You can scan the QR codes to the right of this article to download their latest albums. So give them a listen. Youre going to like what you hear and will denitely like what you will experience at Springfest 2013.
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Friday Feb. 8, 2013 - 8:00 p.m. Mary DAngelo Performing Arts Center
By Mathew Anderson
A&E editor
Pride and Prejudice has been a known classic almost since it was initially published in 1813. A stage adaptation of this timeless story is coming to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. None other than L.A. Theatre Works will present the live stage show and it is sure to be a stunning treat for all who can attend. The newly established Mercyhurst
Institute for Arts and Culture is credited for bringing this exciting opportunity to the PAC stage. Christina Calvit has done a wonderful job at reworking this classic comedy for its 200th anniversary debut. Associate professor of English, Christina Rieger, Ph.D., will be holding a presentation featuring Jane Austen and her beloved Pride and Prejudice at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in Cummings Art Gallery in DAngelo. The stunning tale of Pride and Prejudice tells the story of love, wit and turn-of-the-century arrogance of the upper class.
Mrs. Bennett is desperate to marry her ve daughters to respectable and wealthy suitors. A focus is put into the smart and sassy Elizabeth Bennett and her pairing with Mr. Darcy. The group of professional actors tours all over the country, including Broadway actors Jane Carr and Nicholas Hormann. Hormann alone has appeared in countless stage productions and over 60 guest appearances on hit television shows. $30 for adults and $27 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 814-824-3000 or by visiting pac.mercyhurst.edu.
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OPINION
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Students had fun guessing this years Springfest artist. After many guesses spreading through campus, it was revealed that The White Panda and Super Mash Bros. are this years performers. Theres no good reason the performer is not Hoobastank.
Many students were detoured from attending the dance departments production of Raw Edges last weekend. Information on the PACs website suggested tickets for MU students were $12.50 when they were actually the regular price of $3.50. Additionally, many people were unable to attend the showing of Argo on Friday, Feb. 1, due to its popularity and Taylor Little Theatres small venue size.
Human Rights Campaign all sent messages to supporters to add their names to a thank you petition for Secretary Clinton. Within the rst 24 hours of this initiative, the DCCC reportedly gathered 170,000 electronic signatures of support for Clinton. Even if you are not a fan of Clintons, you have to admit it sounds like someone had a great last day at the ofce. While Clinton remains mum about her post-State Department plans, including a 2016 presidential bid, one thing is certain; 2008s leading ladies are departing public life in very different ways. As Palins rise and fall in the past ve years seems to be resigned to the history books, one has the feeling Clintons star is still on the rise.
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Students disregarding parking is a common occurance at Mercyhurst. Its great that Police and Safety ofcers brought their A-game.
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SPORTS
Anthony Vendemia (center) gets ready to take a snap alongside Kevin Poropat (right).
Brandon Brown-Dukes, sophomore linebacker Aaron McGee and junior kicker/punter Steven Wakeeld were all named to the Don Hansen Super Region One Third Team. It is such an honor to be named to the Don Hansen Super Region One First Team. Im very thankful and could not have done it without my teammates or coaches, so this award isnt just about me but the whole 2012 team, Poropat said. Not unlike Vendemia, Poropat attributes the Lakers successful season to hard work. We were a real solid team, and we knew that. We didnt have the superstar players like we did in 2010 and 2011, said Poropat. We were just a blue collar, hard working team not only in the games, but during practice and lifting too. Poropat can recall the last time the Lakers were ECAC Division II Team of the Year. Back in 2010 when I was a sophomore we won this award, and it felt really good to be the ECAC team of the year, said Poropat. Now having won it in my senior year, it feels much better knowing the 2012 team went out on a great note for not only the seniors, but the whole team that put all the long hours and hard work into the program.