Men’s Water Polo Sweeps Queens; Mercyhurst Oct 18, 2009
New London, CT- The Brown men s water polo team came back from two-goal deficits to beat Northern Division foe Queens College, 16-10, and also Mercyhurst College, 17-9, at Connecticut College. Against Queens, the Bears got off to a great start taking a 6-4 lead after the first two quarters and continued its stellar offense to outscore the Knights 12-4 in the second half. (Brownbears.com)
College soccer roundup: Colton caps Mercyhurst comeback Oct 15, 2009
-- Billy Colton scored in the 84th minute to cap the Mercyhurst College men's soccer team's comeback and give the Lakers a 3-2 victory over California in a PSAC West game Wednesday. Advertisement The victory was crucial to the Lakers' PSAC West title hopes, as they improved to 11-3-0 overall and 5-1-0 in the conference The Lakers rallied from a 2-0 first-half deficit after California's Mike Luecke and Nick Helbig scored in the first 6 minutes to give the Vulcans a quick lead. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst student injured in accident Oct 15, 2009
A Mercyhurst College student was transported to a hospital after an accident Wednesday morning near Penn State Behrend ... Snyder, a Mercyhurst College student on her way to class Wednesday morning at about 7:45a. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst grad Currie stars for Alfred tennis Oct 8, 2009
Minnesota lost to Mercyhurst College in the Division I semifinals. "It was a tough conversation to have with Jen and that she needed to have surgery, but it was best for her at this time," Gophers coach Brad Frost told in September. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Search widens in effort to ID human remains Oct 3, 2009
Police are examining clothing found along the shore and await results of an examination of the remains by a forensic anthropology team at Mercyhurst College. "There was a lot of evidence gathered, so it's hard to say what was connected and what isn't," Yehl said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst kicks-in early in win over Gannon Oct 1, 2009
com The wind was at the backs of the Mercyhurst College attackers in the first half Wednesday in their soccer match against city rival Gannon ... Gannon University sophomore midfielder Ross Matthews, left, battles Mercyhurst College senior midfielder David Miller during first-half action of the Lakers' 2-0 win over the Knights in Erie on Sept. 30. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie County home to plant never before recorded in Pa. Sep 26, 2009
Dwarf scouring rush found in rare wetland on Mercyhurst College land ... The plant, dwarf scouring rush, was identified with the aid of a Mercyhurst College professor on the college's Mercyhurst West property in Girard ... About Mercyhurst College. (EurekAlert!)
Monitors of H1N1 might have it Sep 23, 2009
No Type A influenza cases have been reported so far this fall at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Gannon University, Mercyhurst College or Allegheny College. No cases have been confirmed at area elementary or secondary schools, where absentee rates are normal, Knecht said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bonnies finish second at Leo Keenan Invite Sep 22, 2009
Mercyhurst College - 338-339/677. Individual Results 6. (Gobonnies.com)
Shrinking our world Sep 20, 2009
" For a long time Hollywood filmmakers gave audiences an Americanized version of distant countries -- where, of course, everyone spoke in English. After World War II, however, many "neighborhoods" in the global village became places where the art of filmmaking flourished. Movies took on an international dimension. There is no better local evidence of that than most of the pictures scheduled for screening in the fall Guelcher Film Series at Mercyhurst College. Michael Fuhrman, director of the... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Religion Calendar Sep 19, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009. -CHRIST TEMPLE: Celebrating 52 years of service to the community by the church and Bishop W.R. Clark; includes speakers the Rev. Darlene Johnson of Shiloh Baptist Church in Erie, today, 10 a.m.; and Bishop Caleb McIntosh of London, second presiding bishop of Bible Way Church of Jesus Christ International, dedicating the new parsonage, Sunday, 4 p.m., 1917 McClelland Ave. Call 898-4203. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Warriors Picked Third In CHA Preseason Poll Sep 18, 2009
Mercyhurst College, the defending CHA champion and last year's NCAA runner-up, garnered four first-place votes and 16 points. Robert Morris finished with 12 points for second in the poll, while Syracuse (8) and Niagara (5) took fourth and fifth, respectively. (Wsuathletics.com)
Atlantic Hockey Preseason Poll Released Sep 17, 2009
The league is comprised of ten members: Air Force Academy, American International College, Army, Bentley College, Canisius College, University of Connecticut, College of the Holy Cross, Mercyhurst College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Sacred Heart University. Niagara and Robert Morris will join the league for the start of the 2010-11 season. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
PG East: New coach shows the drive to make Norwin a winner Sep 17, 2009
Her entire playing and coaching career has centered around Erie, where she attended high school at Mercyhurst Prep before attending Mercyhurst College. Even with her time in Erie, Baginski is no stranger to the WPIAL.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Botanical treasure found in Girard Sep 16, 2009
The low, wiry, green plant was found among wetlands on Mercyhurst College land in Girard ... The low, wiry, green plant was found among wetlands on the northern edge of Mercyhurst College-owned land in Girard. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Allegheny falls to New York U. in tournament final Sep 14, 2009
2: At Mercyhurst Soccer Field, Mercyhurst College beat No. 10-ranked California (Pa ... -At Lock Haven, Mercyhurst College's Christie Turak continued her standout senior season by winning the women's 6K race at the Lock Haven Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Discovery of truck may end 4-year-old case Sep 14, 2009
Anthropologists from Mercyhurst College are working to determine whether the remains are human and, if they are, an autopsy will be performed today, Chief Scott said. State police, who took over the investigation, and Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco released no information about the case yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Upcoming arts events in northwestern Pennsylvania Sep 13, 2009
Tenor Brent Weber kicks off the Mercyhurst College Faculty Recital Series, Thursday at 8 p.m., in the Walker Recital Hall. He will perform works from the 20th and 21st centuries by Poulenc, Korngold, Finzi and Kander. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Religion Briefs Sep 12, 2009
Raised in Kane, Maxwell received a degree in hotel management from Mercyhurst College and worked in finance and accounting with Hyatt Hotels ts for 10 years in several states. He and his wife, Candy, will live in Fairview. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Plea, parole ends case of fatal Erie fight Sep 12, 2009
Carey died in an ambulance after the fight, which occurred shortly before 7:40 a.m. Jan. 1 on a sidewalk in the 600 block of East 38th Street near Mercyhurst College. Explaining the plea, DiSantis and District Attorney Jack Daneri said the evidence showed the blow would not have been fatal had Carey not been intoxicated with alcohol and drugs. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fall wrapture Sep 10, 2009
"The big thing this fall is taking what you have for the summer and making it work for the fall," said Whitney Otto, a fashion merchandising junior at Mercyhurst College. Possible scenario: Warm up a summery sundress with a sweater, cute boots and (you guessed it) a scarf. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wagner powers Behrend to tourney win Sep 6, 2009
-Turak sets 'Hurst record: At Belle Vernon, Mercyhurst College junior Christi Turak broke her own school record in the 5K by clocking 17 minutes, 49 seconds to take first place at the California (Pa. Cross Country Invitational at Willowbrook Golf Course. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Weekend Events Sep 4, 2009
Find farm-fresh fruit and vegetables at the farmer's market sponsored by Mercyhurst College and the Southeast Hills Neighborhood Watch Group at the corner of East 38th Street and Pine Avenue Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Cost: Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
10 ways to make most of weekend Sep 3, 2009
5Try to find ingredients at the Mercyhurst College and the Southeast Hills Neighborhood Watch Group's farmers market at the intersection of East 38th Street and Pine Avenue. It takes place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 17. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Underwater Expedition Delivers Key Findings In Search For Evidence Of Early Americans Sep 2, 2009
1, 2009) In one of the more dramatic moments of an underwater archaeological survey co-led by Mercyhurst College archaeologist James Adovasio along Florida s Gulf Coast this summer, Andy Hemmings stood on an inundated river s edge where man hasn't set foot in more than 13,000 years. See also. (Science Daily)
GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week Sep 1, 2009
Wayne State University junior defensive back Stan Thornton (Cincinnati, Ohio/Withrow) was named "Special Teams Player of the Week" for his efforts in WSU's win over Mercyhurst College (Pa. . (Wsuathletics.com)
'Boro's Harris earns PSAC West honor Aug 31, 2009
-At Mercyhurst College, Billy Colton netted the 31st goal of his career as the Mercyhurst men's soccer team (1-1) defeated Urbana 3-0 in its home opener Sunday. Nicholas Thompson made it 2-0 in the first half when he buried a cross from Arash Fahandezh. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Football Triumphs In Season Opener Aug 30, 2009
DETROIT - The Wayne State University football team (1-0) began 2009 in similar fashion to last season's campaign, a home field win over Mercyhurst College (0-1), 31-13 in 2009. The similarities did not end there. (Wsuathletics.com)
Sharbaugh scores twice as Gannon women win opener Aug 29, 2009
-Kutztown 2, Mercyhurst 1: At Kutztown, Shannon Pennock scored in the first minute of overtime Friday, sparking Kutztown to an upset of No. 8 Mercyhurst College in a season-opening women's match. Kutztown, picked to finish fourth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East, had never beaten the Lakers in six previous attempts. (Erie Times-News, PA)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
Farm fresh: Mercyhurst College and the Southeast Hills Neighborhood Watch Group will sponsor a farmers market at the corner of East 38th Street and Pine Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, Sept. 12, 19 and 26 ... Faculty show: Reception, 7-9 p.m., to open exhibits of works by art faculty members at Mercyhurst College, in the school's Cummings Gallery, located in the lobby of the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center ... Faculty on stage: Tenor Brent Weber kicks off the Mercyhurst College Faculty... (Erie Times-News, PA)
PSAC Soccer Preview Aug 26, 2009
Mercyhurst College soccer player David Miller shields Gannon's Jonathan Garrick-Whiley from the ball during the first half September 24 ... The Mercyhurst College and Gannon women can hope the mirror image start between the 2008 and 2009 soccer season also ends up in a mirror finish. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Calling the seasons for area colleges Aug 26, 2009
With the start of the college football season upon us, it's time to predict how Edinboro, Gannon and Mercyhurst College will fare in 2009. Let's get right to it. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ezzo grabs 2 Erie County tennis titles Aug 24, 2009
The Mercyhurst College junior defeated Rebecca Haener, an incoming Mercyhurst College freshman, 6-2, 7-6 in the women's open singles final ... Ezzo paired with Mercyhurst College's Mijo Cotic to win the mixed doubles championship ... Kyle King, a Mercyhurst College senior, defeated Richard Petrella 7-6, 6-3 to win his first men's open singles championship. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst's hall 'roomy and comfy' Aug 21, 2009
Mercyhurst College freshman Quinn Morrison, 18, is excited about his fourth-floor room at Frances Warde Hall that overlooks the school's football field ... Mercyhurst College's new $15 million Frances Warde Hall comes full of amenities. (Erie Times-News, PA)
King beats storm in County opener Aug 21, 2009
The Mercyhurst College senior wasn't on court long enough for them to be a factor ... Ezzo, a Mercyhurst College junior, received a bye. (Erie Times-News, PA)
County tourney to open today Aug 20, 2009
Mercyhurst College players Kyle King and Kim Ezzo are seeded first in the men's and women's open singles brackets. King, a Greenville graduate, opens against McDowell's Brian Rubin in a second-round match at 4 p.m. He's favored to meet No. 2 seed Peter Yoars in Sunday morning's final. (Erie Times-News, PA)
COLLEGES PSAC schools raise money for Make-A-Wish Aug 19, 2009
Every PSAC member including Edinboro, Gannon and Mercyhurst College participated, generating $17,446 -- fifth-most of any conference in the country. Only two conferences had full member participation. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Legacy of Justice Aug 13, 2009
In one of his best-known prosecutions, the case of Teri Rhodes, the former Mercyhurst College student who suffocated her newborn daughter in August 2007, Foulk patiently explained why he had agreed to a plea of voluntary manslaughter. Many people disagreed with Foulk in that case and others, but he came prepared to defend his positions. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie's aces: Area's greatest tennis players Aug 10, 2009
Ravinder Sabherwal was an All-American at Mercyhurst College and won the City Rec Singles title a record five times ... Coached 1976 Mercyhurst College national championship team ... Five-time All-American/Academic All-American and two-time NAIA national quarterfinalist at Mercyhurst College in 1980s. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Aces of history: Erie has rich tennis history Aug 10, 2009
"We had a good crop of very qualified and competitive tennis players at that time and the (City Rec Tournament) was something that everyone in tennis wanted to participate in," said Russo, who retired in 2007 after 18 years as the Mercyhurst College athletic director. "We wanted to make sure there was still competitive tennis in the area and the region.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Judge tossescase against district judge Aug 7, 2009
Mabie told police that he dozed through an exchange of obscene gestures between Carney and two Mercyhurst College students who were also driving north on Interstate 79 and an incident in which Carney waved what turned out to be a licensed handgun at the pair. But Mabie's testimony wasn't presented Thursday during a 90-minute preliminary hearing in Mercer. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst, watch group to sponsor farmers market Aug 7, 2009
Where Antonio's Food Market once stood, the Southeast Hills Neighborhood Watch Group, in collaboration with Mercyhurst College, will run a new farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday between Aug. 15 and Oct. 17. Robert Merski, president of the neighborhood watch group and a 1999 Mercyhurst alumnus, said the idea to work with the college started when the city of Erie canceled its farmers market in Perry Square in late spring. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pickup with the pros Aug 6, 2009
Mike Rupp plays at the Mercyhurst College Ice Center during a pickup game July 30 ... Reached the 2009 Frozen Four, lost to Mercyhurst College ... Girard native Jen Schoullis, 20, is a rising junior at the University of Minnesota, which reached the NCAA Women's Frozen Four this past season before losing to Mercyhurst College. (Erie Times-News, PA)
New GI Bill sends more vets to college Aug 1, 2009
Carl Miley has $20,000 in student loans and one more year to finish his degree in intelligence studies at Mercyhurst College ... The VA will pay even more than the state maximum at private schools -- including Gannon University, Allegheny College and Mercyhurst College -- that agree to share the additional tuition cost. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'Blazing Saddles'on screen today Jul 29, 2009
You can catch it at Mercyhurst College today where it'll be shown twice. To be sure, some of the physical shtick and word games may sound lame or dated 35 years later. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wings of Hope to honor many Jul 19, 2009
Brady is director of development at Mercyhurst College. . (Erie Times-News, PA)
Admirals put unbeaten mark on line in playoffs Jul 18, 2009
Blythe is a 2005 graduate of Mercyhurst College who played under Melody and was a three-time GLIAC offensive player of the year. He will serve as a player/coach as needed. (Erie Times-News, PA)
EXPANSION WINNERS & LOSERS Jul 16, 2009
More happened to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference than simple growth when Gannon and Mercyhurst College joined the sports league in 2008. Expansion changed the fortunes for other conference members in more than one way. (Erie Times-News, PA)
RECRUITING GAME Jul 15, 2009
Slippery Rock snagged Strong Vincent receiver Robert Joyce out of the back yard of Gannon and Mercyhurst College. "I don't think I talked to Gannon at all," Joyce said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
New archaeology field school leverages strengths of SMU, Mercyhurst College Jul 14, 2009
Mercyhurst College and Southern Methodist University home to two of the nation's leading archaeology programs have joined forces this summer in a collaborative educational and research program at the New Mexico campus of SMU-in-Taos. Known as the Taos Collaborative Archaeology Program (TCAP), its goal is to unite the respective strengths of SMU in community-based archaeology and Mercyhurst in excavation, documentation and analytical protocols to offer students an unparalleled archaeological... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
PSAC state of mind Jul 14, 2009
Mercyhurst College football coach Marty Schaetzle oversaw a program that nearly won the 2008 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West title and was named coach of the year ... Mercyhurst College football coach Marty Schaetzle knows the decision to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference will save his school's athletic department thousands of dollars in travel expenses over the long term. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gambling grants: Is system broken? Jul 12, 2009
William Garvey, the former Mercyhurst College president who oversees the Jefferson Society, said the group's lobbying efforts are similar to a "court appeal.'' Garvey said the organization does not plan on asking for additional gambling grants. "It was a startup grant," Garvey said. "We lobbied because we were told there was still money available. I think others would do the same thing. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wayne State Adds 11th Football Game For 2009 Jul 11, 2009
The Warriors will host Mercyhurst College in a non-conference contest for the second consecutive season. This year's contest, on Saturday, August 29, will start at noon at Adams Field. (Wsuathletics.com)
Underwater exploration seeks evidence of early Americans Jul 10, 2009
But, last summer's pivotal underwater exploration in the Gulf of Mexico led by Mercyhurst College archaeologist Dr. James Adovasio yielded evidence of inundated terrestrial sites that may well have supported human occupation more than 12,000 years ago, and paved the way for another expedition this July ... For the second year, Adovasio will be assisted by co-principal investigator Dr. C. Andrew Hemmings of Mercyhurst College and the Gault School of Archaeological Research in Austin, Texas ...... (EurekAlert!)
Admirals inch closer to title Jul 9, 2009
After a scoreless first half, Mercyhurst College standout Billy Colton was the first to strike for Erie, giving the Admirals a 1-0 advantage. Pocono scored in the 74th minute to tie the game at 1. (Erie Times-News, PA)
JUDGE FACES STATE REVIEW Jul 7, 2009
It specifically alleges that Alonge claimed, during his successful 2005 campaign to replace the retiring Frank Abate, that he was an adjunct faculty member of Mercyhurst College North East's criminal justice program. Although Alonge was on a list of people who were available to teach as needed, Alonge has never taught a class at the college, according to the complaint. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst takes 2nd at Henley Regatta Jul 6, 2009
HENLEY, England The magical run made by the Mercyhurst College men's rowing team came to an end Sunday at the Henley Royal Regatta. The Lakers' four-man boat finished 31/2 lengths behind Oxford University's Isis Crew in the Visitors' Challenge Cup final. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Winslet powerful in 'The Reader' Jul 6, 2009
The most recent film dealing with the Holocaust is "The Reader," which will screen Wednesday at Mercyhurst College. I don't know what Elie Wiesel, the famed Holocaust survivor, thinks of it, but I do know that many have dismissed it for its so-called "revisionist" treatment of the Holocaust. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Princeton vs. Brown in Temple Cup rowing final Jul 6, 2009
Mercyhurst College triumphed in one of the closest races of the day, beating England's Molesey by one-third of a length to qualify for Sunday's final of the Visitors' Cup for intermediate coxless fours against Isis of England. Former world junior champion Emma Twigg of New Zealand beat Ellen Tomek of the New York Athletic Club by five lengths in one semifinal of the Princess Royal Cup for international single scullers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Sports news briefs: 7/5/09 Jul 5, 2009
Mercyhurst College triumphed in one of the closest races of the day, beating England's Molesey by one-third of a length to qualify for the final today of the Visitors' Cup for intermediate coxless fours against Isis of England at the Henley Royal Regatta on the Thames River in England. Boxing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Melting Pot Of Success Jul 5, 2009
Hometown: Dungarvan, Ireland Education: Mercyhurst College 1990 (hospitality management) Playing career: Mercyhurst College 1986-90, Antigua premier league, Cahar Davin Celtic (Irish Division I) Coaching: Mercyhurst 1994-96 assistant, 1997-2001, men's and women's head coach (combined 142-40-10, four NCAA tournament appearances); Gannon 2007-08, assistant coach; Erie Admirals SC March-present, coach/manager ... Returned to Mercyhurst College in November 2008 as major gifts officer ... The... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mercyhurst College crew team advances to Henley semifinals Jul 4, 2009
HENLEY, England The Mercyhurst College men's crew team remained afloat and thriving after Friday's quarterfinals of the Henley Royal Regatta. Coached by Adrian Spracklen, Mercyhurst proved its first-round upset of two-time meet champion Galway, Ireland, wasn't a fluke. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Interns' hard work Jul 4, 2009
Corey Spacht, who is an applied intelligence major at Mercyhurst College is an intern in the marketing department at Erie Insurance Group ... Mercyhurst College senior Elizabeth McMullen, 21, of Clearfield, has found creative ways to support herself through unpaid internships. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Homecoming: Familys house revealed Jul 3, 2009
Mercyhurst College President Tom Gamble announced Thursday that the college donated $100,000 in scholarship money to Ward's Youth Development y Center, a center she founded for abused and neglected children. Ward will operate the center from her new home at 650 E. 21st St."Like Clara Ward, we, too, are committed to creating opportunities for today's youth as an investment in our families and in the future," Gamble said in a written statement. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mayor names police review panel Jul 3, 2009
He was part of a team hired by Mercyhurst College in 2004 to look into allegations of sexual impropriety against then-college President William P. Garvey. In a confidential memorandum obtained by the Erie Times-News, that team in December 2004 found that the claims against Garvey "appear to have merit." Garvey, who called the allegations "patently untrue" when they became public in October 2004, retired soon after the investigative team delivered the memo to Mercyhurst's board of trustees. (Erie Times-News, PA)
