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    OSU's Bonhomme, UMD's Martin, UM's Marvin Among Top-10 Finalists for 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award  Feb 27, 2008
    from Mercyhurst College, Melissa Boal (Pakenham, Ont ... 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top-10 Finalists Name, Year, Pos, School Meghan Agosta, So, F Mercyhurst College Melissa Boal, Jr, F, Wayne State University Tessa Bonhomme, Sr, D, Ohio State University Caitlin Cahow, Sr, D, Harvard University Sam Faber, Jr, F, University of New Hampshire Martine Garland, Sr, D, University of New Hampshire Sabrina Harbec, Sr, F, St. Lawrence University Kim Martin, So, G, University of Minnesota Duluth... (Wcha.com)

    Sports Roundup for 02-22-08  Feb 22, 2008
    JOHNSTOWN Head coach Pat Pecora and the No. 8-ranked Mountain Cat wrestling program will celebrate senior night and recognize six seniors prior to tonight s home match against No. 14 Mercyhurst College. The match gets under way at 7 p.m. in the UPJ Sports Center. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Bones discovered of ancient Indians  Feb 14, 2008
    The bones were sent to forensic anthropologist Dennis Dirkmaat, of Mercyhurst College in Erie, for analysis. The bones and bone fragments belonged to two separate sets of bones found close together, Centre County Coronor Scott Sayers said yesterday. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Agosta, Chouinard on mend for Mercyhurst women's hockey team  Feb 14, 2008
    Mercyhurst College sophomore forward Meghan Agosta and junior center Valerie Chouinard should be healthier for the No. 7 Lakers' College Hockey America series against Niagara on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Both wingers played in a two-game home series against Wayne State last weekend, but Agosta was hobbled by a twisted right ankle and Chouinard was hampered by the flu. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Ice hockey dreams kept her cool in Iraq  Feb 11, 2008
    She planned to attend Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. but was called up before school started. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Women's Hoops Records 83-81 Road Win At Mercyhurst  Feb 8, 2008
    - The Wayne State University women's basketball team (11-9 overall, 7-6 GLIAC) completed a season sweep of Mercyhurst College (6-17 overall, 1-12 GLIAC) with an 83-81 road victory in Erie Thursday evening. The win also moved WSU to within a half-game of second place Ashland. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Men's Basketball Upended By Mercyhurst 68-60  Jan 27, 2008
    DETROIT - The Wayne State University men's basketball team (9-9 overall, 3-7 GLIAC) suffered its fourth consecutive defeat falling 68-60 at home on Saturday afternoon to Mercyhurst College (10-10 overall, 4-6 GLIAC). The visiting Lakers only trailed once in the first 30 minutes of the game (3-2) and that came just 34 seconds into the contest following a conventional three-point play by WSU senior (Sterling Hts. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Women's Basketball Outshoots Mercyhurst 93-73  Jan 27, 2008
    DETROIT - The Wayne State University women's basketball team (9-8 overall, 5-5 GLIAC) won its third consecutive contest with a 93-73 triumph over visiting Mercyhurst College (6-14 overall, 1-9 GLIAC) Saturday afternoon at the Matthaei. Warrior sophomore guard (Delphos, Ohio/Jefferson) made a school-record nine three pointers and finished with a career-high 35 points. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Men's Basketball Falls To Gannon  Jan 25, 2008
    WSU, after having its 10-game home court winning streak snapped, will try to start a new winning streak on Saturday when it hosts Mercyhurst College for a 3 p.m. start. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Women's Basketball Defeats Gannon 78-76  Jan 25, 2008
    Wayne State will look to extend its two-game winning streak on Saturday when the Warriors host Mercyhurst College for a 1 p.m. tip-off. (Wsuathletics.com)

    13th-ranked Gannon men beat Ferris State  Jan 18, 2008
    Grand Valley, 19-0, beat Mercyhurst College 67 -48 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Senior forward Vince Mosley led Gannon with 19 points, while junior forward Tyler Stoczynski had all 17 of his points in the first half, with Gannon leading 39-36. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Rhodes waives hearing  Jan 16, 2008
    A former Mercyhurst College student accused of killing her newborn daughter has waived her right to a preliminary hearing, signaling that the case might be moving toward plea negotiations ... Rhodes gave birth to the 6-pound baby girl in the bathroom of her Mercyhurst College apartment, on Briggs Avenue, on Aug. 12. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Police: Foul play not suspected in woman’s death  Jan 15, 2008
    Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, director of the Applied Forensic Sciences Department at Mercyhurst College in Erie, brought in a team to recover the remains. Dirkmaat is working with the FBI laboratory in doing the forensic analysis to try to determine a cause of death in addition to confirming the woman s identity, Pivirotto said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    WSU's Malette Earns GLIAC Commissioner's Award  Jan 11, 2008
    The six female student-athletes to receive the Fall 2007 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards are: of Wayne State University; Melissa Bartlett of Hillsdale College; Rebecca Heintzman of Mercyhurst College; Amy Palmgren of Michigan Technological University; Katy Tafler of Grand Valley State University; and Lynsey Warren of Ashland University. The six male student-athletes to receive the Fall 2007 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards are: Vince Cashdollar of Ashland University; Nick Gurica of Hillsdale; Chris... (Wsuathletics.com)

    Police: Remains probably not those of missing Jefferson County woman  Jan 8, 2008
    A team from the Applied Forensic Sciences Department at Mercyhurst College in Erie returned to the site on Monday. Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, department director, came to Somerset when the remains were found. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Women's Ice Hockey Skates Past Niagara, 4-0.  Jan 6, 2008
    The Friars return to action next weekend as they host Mercyhurst College for a two-game series at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. The first game, on Saturday, January 12, will begin at 2:00 p.m.. (Friars.com)

    CSU Heads to Buffalo Duals  Jan 3, 2008
    SETTING THE SCENE: Following a tough go at a loaded Midlands Invitational field, the Cleveland State wrestling team will travel to the University at Buffalo for the Buffalo Duals, and will compete in dual meets against Buffalo, West Liberty State, and Mercyhurst College. The competition will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Buffalo's Alumni Arena. (Csuvikings.com)

    Infant skeleton in Penn. suitcase examined  Jan 2, 2008
    The remains also will be examined by a forensic anthropologist at Mercyhurst College, state police said. It remains unclear when that examination will take place. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Abuse of baby in suitcase nixed  Jan 1, 2008
    State police Trooper Lisa Jobe said last night that the remains also will be examined by Mercyhurst College forensic anthropologist Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat at a later date. Authorities hope further examination will establish more precisely the baby's time of death and its sex. (Monessen Valley Independent)

    Human remains found  Dec 28, 2007
    Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, director of applied forensic sciences at the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute at Mercyhurst College in Erie, came in with a team to recover the remains. Dirkmaat has investigated the finding of other remains in Somerset County, and he assisted Coroner Wallace Miller after the crash of United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Remains found: Police trying to identify woman’s body  Dec 28, 2007
    Somerset County Coroner Wallace Miller said an investigative team at Mercyhurst College should be able to determine the cause of death. The team is being led by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, who assisted Miller after the crash of United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Providence College to Induct 14 Into Athletic Hall of Fame  Dec 22, 2007
    Currently the head men's golf coach at Mercyhurst College. The Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame was started in 1970 with 10 inductees. (Friars.com)

    RC's Top 50 Royals Prospects  Nov 24, 2007
    Acquired for his athleticism, the Royals selected two-sport star David Lough from Mercyhurst College in the 11th round of the 2007 draft. Lough went to Burlington (NC) and hit. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)

    School notes  Nov 12, 2007
    Over the summer, Kalla attended the Pennsylvania Governor s School for music at Mercyhurst College in Erie. That was a great experience because we got to see things on a college level Kalla said, and I really want to pursue a career in music performance. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Milford native Ginand is strong, fearless, and driven for NU's hockey team  Nov 11, 2007
    "We just have to play our coach's system and never slack off," said Ginand, 21, whose brother Philip, 19, a left winger for the Green Bay Gamblers of the US Hockey League, will attend Mercyhurst College in 2008. The Gamblers are coached by former Harvard head coach Mark Mazzoleni. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    #1 Lakers Face Mercyhurst in NCAA Second Round  Nov 11, 2007
    - To continue their unbeaten season, Grand Valley State University will have to defeat Mercyhurst College for a third time. The #1 Lakers have defeated Mercyhurst twice already this season, including a 4-0 victory in the GLIAC Championship. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Wrestling Finishes Fourth at National Catholic Invitational  Nov 11, 2007
    ERIE, PA - The Sacred Heart wrestling team started the 2007-08 season with a strong fourth place finish at the National Catholic Invitational being held at Mercyhurst College today. Host Merceyhurst won the event with 161. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)

    Previewing The 2007-08 Tar Heels  Nov 10, 2007
    Freshman of Ramesy, N.J., and sophomore , who played one season of football at Mercyhurst College, add depth at 197. HEAVYWEIGHT Junior makes the jump to heavyweight this season after wrestling at 184 and 197 pounds over the last two seasons. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Penn State Behrend cancels morning classes due to power outage  Nov 6, 2007
    Spokespeople for Gannon University, Mercyhurst College, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania said that the schools all had power and that no classes were cancelled. Kara Rhodes. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Falcons host Mercyhurst in AHA series  Nov 1, 2007
    Scouting The Opponents: Mercyhurst College (Erie, Pa. is 0-5-1 overall this season and 0-1-1 in the AHA. The Lakers have played a difficult schedule, losing 2-1 to Ohio State (receiving votes), 4-0 to 14th-ranked Notre Dame and 4-2 and 4-1 to 12th-ranked Maine. (Airforcesports.com)

    Women's Hockey Travels to Cornell  Oct 26, 2007
    WSU PICKED SECOND IN CHA PRESEASON POLL: Defending 2006-07 regular season and tournament champion Mercyhurst College was voted by the College Hockey America (CHA) league coaches as the preseason favorite to repeat as conference champion for the 2007-08 campaign. The Lakers received three first-place votes with nine overall points. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Minnesota Duluth Stays Unbeaten, Up to No. 1 Rank; St. Cloud State Snaps UW's Record Streak; Sioux Record First-Ever WCHA Sweep; Next WCHA Series have UMD at UM, BSU at UW, OSU at UND  Oct 24, 2007
    F, Minnesota Duluth Elin Holmlov, a sophomore forward from Knivista, Sweden, had two goals and two assists for four scoring points this past weekend to help the University of Minnesota Duluth knock off No. 2-ranked Mercyhurst College on Sunday (Oct. 21) and force a draw last Saturday (Oct. (Wcha.com)

    Women's Hockey to Host Union in Home Opening Series  Oct 20, 2007
    WSU PICKED SECOND IN CHA PRESEASON POLL: Defending 2006-07 regular season and tournament champion Mercyhurst College was voted by the College Hockey America (CHA) league coaches as the preseason favorite to repeat as conference champion for the upcoming 2007-08 campaign. The Lakers received three first-place votes with nine overall points. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Third year could be the charm for BU  Oct 19, 2007
    The Terriers also lost in the closing minutes again this time to No. 1 Mercyhurst College, 6-5. "Our schedule is tough right now, we don't have any wins, but there's definitely a point to playing these top ten teams," Russell said. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    No. 2 Lakers sweep weekend  Oct 16, 2007
    The Boston University women's hockey team is still winless this season after having its hands full against nationally ranked No. 2 Mercyhurst College twice in two days in Erie, Pa. In Friday's game, the Terriers (0-3-1) scored five goals against a stingy Mercyhurst defense that hadn't let up one before this weekend, but it wasn't enough to edge out a prolific offense that racked up six goals. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    Minnesota Duluth Women Complete WCHA Sweep of BSU Sunday  Oct 15, 2007
    The Bulldogs, who stand a tall 4-0 overall and in the WCHA, return to the DECC next weekend when they host nationally ranked No. 2 Mercyhurst College in a rematch of last season's NCAA Quarterfinal. The puck will drop at 3:07 p.m. Saturday and 1:07 p.m. Sunday. (Wcha.com)

    Women's hockey eager to take on No. 2 Lakers  Oct 13, 2007
    for games Friday night and Saturday afternoon against the Mercyhurst College Lakers. According to the U.S. College Hockey Online poll on Oct. 8, Mercyhurst is ranked second in the nation, behind only the University of Wisconsin, and hasn't allowed a goal en route to a 3-0-0 start. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    #1 Grand Valley State Tops Mercyhurst 59-7  Oct 7, 2007
    - #1 ranked Grand Valley State rolled to a 35-0 halftime lead and never looked back en route to a 59-7 victory over Mercyhurst College Saturday afternoon in Erie, Pa. The win was the Lakers' 33rd straight, the longest active winning streak in college football and the second-best all-time winning streak in DII history. (Gvsulakers.com)

    University of Wisconsin Remains No. 1 in USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Women's College Hockey Poll  Oct 3, 2007
    Mercyhurst College (168) held onto the No. 2 spot on the poll ... Rk Team, Points (1st Place Votes) Last Week Record 1 University of Wisconsin, 190 (19) 1 2-0-0 2 Mercyhurst College, 168 2 0-0-0 3 University of New Hampshire, 135 3 0-0-0 4 St. Lawrence University, 133 4 0-0-0 5 University of Minnesota Duluth, 124 5 0-0-0 6 Harvard University, 90 6 0-0-0 7 University of Minnesota, 81 7 0-0-0 8 Boston College, 64 8 0-0-0 9 Ohio State University, 32 10 0-0-0 10 Dartmouth College, 23 9 0-0-0. (Wcha.com)

    Human trafficking  Oct 1, 2007
    The effort to acquire a more precise number had begun at the Library of Congress and Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania, where graduate students on a CIA contract stayed nights, using the Internet to find clippings from foreign newspapers. Once again, the agency was using mainly press clips from foreign media to estimate the numbers of trafficking victims, along with reports from government agencies and anti-trafficking groups. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    #1 Lakers Claim 41-10 Victory Over Wayne State  Sep 30, 2007
    GVSU will hit the road for a GLIAC tilt at Mercyhurst College next Saturday (Oct. 6). (Gvsulakers.com)

    Fishing permitted locations  Sep 30, 2007
    Mercyhurst College Property Donated by the college to provide 1400 feet on one side of Elk Creek in Girard Township. Old Lake Road Property 560 feet on both sides of Walnut Creek in Fairview Township. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Countdown to Ice Time: Women's Hockey  Sep 28, 2007
    UNH, which advanced to the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championships for the second consecutive year in 2007, placed behind University of Wisconsin, which received all 19 first-place votes and 190 points, and Mercyhurst College (165 points). The Wildcats, selected atop the Women's Hockey East Preseason Coaches Poll, are joined in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll by league rival Boston College; the Eagles received 75 points to place eighth. (The New Hampshire, NH)

    Women's Ice Hockey Ranks Eighth In National Preseason Poll  Sep 26, 2007
    Mercyhurst College was second followed by Hockey East opponent New Hampshire ... 2007-08 USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Women's Preseason Poll Rank Team (first place votes) Points 1 Wisconsin (19) 190 2 Mercyhurst College 165 3 New Hampshire 131 4 St. Lawrence 128 5 Minnesota-Duluth 123 6 Harvard University 84 7 Minnesota 82 8 Boston College 75 9 Dartmouth College 32 10 Ohio State 23. (Bceagles.com)

    UNH, BC picked as teams to beat in Hockey East  Sep 26, 2007
    Mercyhurst College is second. UNH will open its season at St. Lawrence on Oct. 5. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Old graveyard a first in Fla.  Sep 24, 2007
    Mercyhurst College researchers in Erie, Pa. are poring over the fabric, which they say shows an advanced weaving technique. (Florida Today)

    Mercyhurst spikers edge LSSU  Sep 24, 2007
    SAULT STE. MARIE - Mercyhurst College concluded its three-match road swing through the Upper Peninsula with a 3-1 victory over Lake Superior State on Sunday at Bud Cooper Gymnasium. Mercyhurst, which lost at Northern Michigan on Friday and Michigan Tech on Saturday, pulled away from a 1-1 deadlock and claimed a 30-20, 18-30, 30-26, 30-27 victory. (Lssulakers.com)

    Athlete charged with killing baby  Sep 19, 2007
    A Mercyhurst College volleyball player was charged with killing the baby she secretly gave birth to in her campus apartment bathroom. Teri Rhodes hid the pregnancy from friends and teammates, told a doctor two days before the Aug. 12 birth that she didn't think she was pregnant and did Internet research on topics including what can kill a fetus, Erie, Pa. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Mercyhurst volleyball player charged in homicide  Sep 19, 2007
    PITTSBURGH -- A Mercyhurst College volleyball player was charged Tuesday with killing the baby she secretly gave birth to in her campus apartment bathroom. Teri Rhodes hid the pregnancy from friends and teammates, told a doctor two days before the Aug. 12 birth that she didn't think she was pregnant and did Internet research on topics including "what can kill a fetus," Erie police said. (ESPN -- College Sports)

    Football Falls 58-50 In Second Longest Game In School History  Sep 16, 2007
    - The Wayne State University football team (1-2 overall, 0-2 GLIAC) dropped a 58-50 triple overtime decision at Mercyhurst College (3-1 overall, 2-1 GLIAC) Saturday afternoon. The Warriors led 21-3 early in the second period but the host Lakers scored 20 of the next 27 points for a 29-28 advantage early in the fourth quarter. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Spotlight on... Nathan Keagle  Sep 6, 2007
    A regular with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, he teaches at the Buffalo Suzuki Strings school in North Tonawanda, and at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. He also plays hallway concerts at Absolut of East Aurora nursing home. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    UMass Alum Andrew Recchione Chosen In NLL Entry Draft  Sep 3, 2007
    Arizona (from Rochester) - Alan Downey - Mercyhurst College ... Arizona - Scott Janssen - Mercyhurst College 70. (Umassathletics.com)

    First-year Head Coach Darren Murray Leads Men's Soccer into 2007  Sep 1, 2007
    a native of Ireland, steps in to take over the coaching duties for EC. Murray played professionally in Europe as well as at the NCAA Division II level for Mercyhurst College and has built a long list of coaching experience. Murray comes to Endicott after coaching at Newbury College, he has also coached with the New England Revolution Soccer Academy, the Massachusetts Olympic Development program and at Mercyhurst and Boston College. (Ecgulls.com)

    PG EAST: Plum grad moves up the ladder  Aug 30, 2007
    Tony Cipollone's coaching career has come to an end; he's moving on to bigger things at Mercyhurst College. Cipollone, a graduate of Plum High School, has been named associate director of athletics and director of compliance at Mercyhurst. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    PG SOUTH: Bethel Park's Kirstein going on defensive in Youngstown  Aug 30, 2007
    He went on to play at Division I Mercyhurst College for four seasons. He had three goals, 20 assists and 104 penalty minutes in 102 games for the Lakers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Young artists plan to showcase their creative sides  Aug 18, 2007
    Morningstar, a sophomore at Mercyhurst College in Erie, said she is into realism and has painted portraits of people she knows, including her older sister, Emily. er contents are very real, Oyer said. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)

    U.S. NEWS RANKS SUNY OSWEGO AMONG THE BEST ... FALL GETS A TOEHOLD AS WEATHER PATTERN SHIFTS ... TIME RUNNING OUT IN COUNTYWIDE BIG TREE HUNT ... SCRIBA BOARD MOVES FORWARD WITH WATER PROJECT ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, August 18, 2007 U.S. NEWS RANKS SUNY OSWEGO AMONG THE BEST  Aug 18, 2007
    Oswego tied with two private institutions, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Mercyhurst College, and two CUNY campuses, Brooklyn College and City College. Our U.S. News ranking is just one piece of evidence that Oswego provides an education of the highest quality, said President Deborah F. Stanley. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)

    College athlete's newborn suffocated; coroner rules homicide  Aug 15, 2007
    PITTSBURGH A girl born to a Mercyhurst College volleyball player in her on-campus apartment suffocated within minutes after birth, and authorities were weighing whether to charge the mother. An autopsy showed the baby was nearly full term when the player, whom authorities did not identify, gave birth in her apartment bathroom Sunday afternoon, Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook said Tuesday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    PG South: 100 within reach for KO wrestling's Zanetta  Aug 9, 2007
    "My family's dedication to the sport of wrestling has played a big part in my success," said Zanetta, referring to his father, Jay, who recently ended a long coaching stint with the Little Eagles, the KO youth program, and his brother, J.J., who recently completed his collegiate career at Mercyhurst College. "J.J. was a two-time NCAA Division II All-American at Mercyhurst. He's been working with me a lot over the summer.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    PG West: Elite baseball league might be cut above  Jul 26, 2007
    "It was a great season for our guys," said Red Sox manager Pat Cutshall, who was a standout player at Blackhawk High School and Mercyhurst College. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 17th round in 1997 and played in the minor leagues for three years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    North San Diego County School News Briefs: Host families sought  Jul 18, 2007
    Mendez ,Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club Scholarship, St. Mary's College of California Academic Scholarship, National Charity League, Gayle Kennedy Memorial Scholarship, Knott's Berry Farm Scholarship, Office of Education COMET Scholarship, Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship, Association of Poway School Managers Scholarship; Dana E. Moore, II, Mercyhurst College Presidential Scholarship Award, Mercyhurst College Athletic Scholarship; Peter Mueller, United States Merchant Marine Academy Appointment; Sean... (North County Times)

    Milwaukee Brewers tryout  Jul 15, 2007
    The Milwaukee Brewers will be holding an open tryout camp on the campus of Mercyhurst College, outside of Erie, on July 22. Pitchers and catchers are asked to report at 9 a.m. while position players are to report at 11:30 a.m.. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    F. William Hirt, Board Chairman and Retired Chief Executive Officer Dies at 82  Jul 14, 2007
    He served as board member and fund drive chairman of the United Way of Erie County as well as a board member of the Erie YMCA, Erie Salvation Army, Mercyhurst College, Gertrude A. Barber Center, the Erie Community Foundation and many other organizations. His community involvement also included service as a past chairman of Saint Vincent Health Center. (PR Newswire)

    Mercyhurst and Gannon will leave the GLIAC in 2008-09  Jul 2, 2007
    - Mercyhurst College President Dr. Thomas Gamble announced that the school has accepted an offer to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as full-time members ... "Mercyhurst College is excited to be joining the PSAC for the 2008-09 season," Gamble said. (Lssulakers.com)

    Diana Lopez Named ECC Women's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year  Jun 29, 2007
    Philadelphia University (PA), in women's lacrosse, and Dominican College (Orangeburg, NY) and Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA), in men's lacrosse, are associate members of the conference. (Aupanthers.com)

    College Sports: PSAC will get a little bigger  Jun 28, 2007
    Gannon University and Mercyhurst College have accepted an offer to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference as full-time members, it was announced at a joint press conference Wednesday. The conference took place at Gannon University's Waldron Campus Center in Erie, Pa. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    RC Interview with David Lough  Jun 26, 2007
    By Royals Corner PublisherDate: Jun 25, 2007 The Royals earlier this month selected outfielder David Lough out of the Mercyhurst College with their 11th round draft pick. Lough, who rewrote many school offensive records, was the highest drafted player in Mercyhurst history. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)

    Tiffin accepts invitation to join GLIAC  Jun 22, 2007
    The GLIAC also has two members in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gannon University and Mercyhurst College, along with nine members in the state of Michigan. The GLIAC's members in Michigan include: Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State University, and Wayne State University. (Lssulakers.com)

    PG West: Elliott team fills Federation League void left by 20th Ward  Jun 21, 2007
    Lee, a Langley High School graduate who played at Mercyhurst College, played for the Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians during a five-year period from 1999-2004. He went 5-2 with a 4. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    sign up   Jun 14, 2007
    Quinnipiac Ice Hockey Teams Announce 2007-08 Preliminary Schedules :: Men to play 17 home contests and women to host 18 games during inaugural full season at the TD Banknorth Sports Center. Quinnipiac University - Official Athletic Site. (Quinnipiacbobcats.com)

    ValleyCats Announce 2007 Roster  Jun 14, 2007
    June 14, 2007 - 7:07 AM Sub-Navigation. Last Update: Jun 13, 2007 5:20 PM. (FOX23 News, NY)

    Lefty McFadden Invitational Format Set  Jun 12, 2007
    Head coach John Markell and the Buckeyes join Notre Dame, Wisconsin and Mercyhurst College in the Lefty McFadden College Hockey Invitational ... This year's `Lefty' features The Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the University of Wisconsin Badgers, and the Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA) Lakers. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)

    Four with Dodgers ties picked in draft  Jun 10, 2007
    2006 Dodgers Brian Espersen (Mercyhurst College) and Jake Rogers (South Dakota State) were both selected. Espersen was a 17th round selection of the Houston Astros while Rogers was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 22nd round. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)

    40 years ago today...  Jun 3, 2007
    Because math types can always be counted on to use their gifts in weird and wonderful ways, the folks at the math department at Pennsylvania's Mercyhurst College have created a site detailing the album's cover and a paint-by-numbers-style legend of who's who. Check it out at. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Erie to take over Mercyhurst's July Fourth celebration  May 23, 2007
    Wednesday 23 May, 2007. Because the city is now hosting the fireworks display, it will be moved off campus and into the Lake Erie bay near the Pepsi Amphitheater at Liberty Park. (NEPA News, PA)

    Two Viking rowers named CRCA All-Americans  May 23, 2007
    Martina Vlatkovic, Dowling College Rachel Purvis, Florida Institute of Technology Michele Handzel, Mercyhurst College Nicole Felluca, Nova Southeastern University Cheyenne Poskey, Nova Southeastern University Kim Lucy, Rollins College , Western Washington University , Western Washington University Leah Llach, UC San Diego Monica Switick, UC San Diego. WWU four and three-time All-Americans. (Wwuvikings.com)

    Le Moyne Advances to DII Men's Championship Game  May 20, 2007
    Le Moyne, winners of the national championship in the two previous trips, will play Mercyhurst College on Sunday May 27 at 4:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Limestone ends their season at 14-2. (Mac-Sports.com)

    2006-07 WCHA Women's Season-in-Review  May 19, 2007
    the Bulldogs managed to pull out a thrilling overtime win over No. 2 ranked Mercyhurst College to advance to UMD's fourth overall Frozen Four. Minnesota Duluth dispatched Boston College in double-overtime in its semifinal game of the Frozen Four to advance to the title game against Wisconsin. (Wcha.com)

    Softball Edges Mercyhurst 3-2 In 10 Innings  May 6, 2007
    - The Wayne State University softball team (38-14 overall) scored twice in the bottom of the 10th to edge Mercyhurst College (23-23) in a loser's bracket game Saturday morning at Emerson Park. The Warriors grabbed a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first as (Taylor, Mich. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Men's Lacrosse Falls in Season Finale to Mercyhurst, 15-7  May 6, 2007
    Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi men's lacrosse team played host to Mercyhurst College on Saturday, May 5. The Panthers trailed by just one goal at halftime, 5-4, but were outscored, 10-3, in the second half of action, falling 15-7. (Aupanthers.com)

    Men's Tennis Downs Mercyhurst To Advance To NCAA Second Round  May 5, 2007
    - The Wayne State University men's tennis team (11-9) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 5-4 triumph over Mercyhurst College (14-8) Friday evening at Drury University's Cooper Tennis Complex. The Warriors trailed 2-1 after doubles play, but rallied by winning four singles matches. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Cancer research inspires Erie community  May 2, 2007
    The honors and applause stem from hopeful news Mr. Kanzius and Dr. Steven Curley, a liver cancer specialist from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, provided a near-capacity crowd at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst College. Mr. Kanzius, a Washington County native, and Dr. Curley, who is conducting research on Mr. Kanzius' noninvasive Radio-Frequency-Induced Thermal Destruction of Cancer Cells, said research so far proves what the name suggests:... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Contractors playing major role in U.S. intelligence  Apr 26, 2007
    Stephen Marrin, who teaches intelligence studies at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. says hiring higher-paid contractors raises a "fairness issue" and can impact morale. (USA Today)

    On His Way to All-State Chorus: One Student's Musical Journey  Apr 12, 2007
    Last summer, Dan was selected to attend the prestigious Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts at Mercyhurst College in Erie. At Upper Darby High School, Dan is a member of the award-winning Concert Choir and Encore Singers. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)

    PG North: Girls' Basketball All-Stars  Apr 5, 2007
    An excellent student, Achesinski is headed for Division II Mercyhurst College in Erie. She scored a season-high 35 points during a 60-52 non-section victory against Plum Dec. 14. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

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