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Meghan Gallagher at the Rage Room event with a plate that she decorated before she smashed it.

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Nadine Fox, staff writer
February 28, 2023
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[Photo] Kingdom Choir has a soulful night as they pack the PAC

Vydalia Weatherly, staff writer
February 28, 2023
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[Photo] Ringing in the season with ‘Hurst for the Holidays’ celebrations

Rebecca Dunphy, News editor
November 11, 2020
The 2019 Veterans Day flag raising brought groups of people from throughout campus to recognize the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military. This year the event will be socially distanced.

[Photo] Veterans’ Day honors those who serve with campus-wide events

Miriam Gildea, Staff writer
November 4, 2020
President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden are neck in neck in their race for presidency.

[Photo] Trump and Biden continue to fight for Electoral College win

Sam Peterson, Staff writer
November 4, 2020
The logo from 2000 included the Mercyhurst crest behind the name.

[Photo] History of the print newspaper

Ashley Barletta, Staff writer
October 28, 2020
President Michael T. Victor served as president for the last six years.

[Photo] President Victor announces retirement for June 2021

Eva Philips, Staff writer
October 28, 2020
Lindsay Frank tells ghost stories on the steps of Egan Hall while livestreaming the event to alum via Zoom.

[Photo] Mercyhurst celebrates Halloween with traditions, food and haunts

Bella Lee, Staff writer
October 28, 2020
Alpha Phi Sigma members hand out ribbons at Grotto Commons.

[Photo] Domestic violence conversation continues

Rebecca Dunphy, News Editor
October 21, 2020
CD 15 leader Christina Milne leads her small group in discussion and socially distanced activities outside the Student Union.

[Photo] Carpe Diem 15 unites students

Ivory Easton, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2020
Lakers were sent Celebration Kits featuring a 2020 Carpe Diem t-shirt, a program, playing cards and other Mercyhurst-themed items.

[Photo] MU Homecoming from Home brings generations together

Gillian Mazur, Managing editor
October 21, 2020
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[Photo] New Hurst Dems club helps with local campaigning

Zach Dumais, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2020
Policing cadet tests out new virtual reality training technology. This technology will teach students how to deescalate real scenarios.

[Photo] Virtual reality technology used in police training

Marina Boyle, Editor-in-chief
September 16, 2020
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[Photo] Campus ministry hosts socially distanced fall get together

Elphena Elsar, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2020
The Lakers’ Caitlyn Eschweiler leads a segment of the women’s race on Oct. 25. The women’s team placed 15th out of 17, while the men’s placed 13 out of 15 on the day.

[Photo] MU XC paces for PSACs

Kristian Biega, News editor
October 30, 2019

[Photo] MU places 13th in OH invite

Gillian Mazur, Staff writer
September 24, 2019
Mike Folga hoists the Stanley Cup during the 2014 Men’s ice hockey exhibition against Bentley University.

[Photo] MU remembers ‘Folgs’

Bernard Garwig, Sports editor
September 17, 2019
Mercyhurst’s Benjamin Barnes runs with a pack of racers through a field during Saturday’s race. The men placed 12 out of 15, while the women’s team placed sixth.

[Photo] XC races at Kutztown U.

Erin Almeter, Staff writer
September 17, 2019
Seated from right, Mercyhurst’s Patrick Smith, Nicholas Lang, Nelson Maxwell, and Trystan Pratapas listen to Head Coach Gary Manchel during the Elite 8 game against Northwest Missouri State.

[Photo] No. 1 team ends Lakers’ run

Bernard Garwig, Sports editor
April 2, 2019
From left, sophomore Hunter Reiff, Equestrian team coach Halli Bidwell and junior Alyssa Reedy pose, with both riders displaying their respective awards for this season.

[Photo] Equestrian team riding high

Marina Boyle, Features editor
April 2, 2019
The Mercyhurst Cheerleading team poses after the competition Saturday.

[Photo] Cheer competes at GU

Kristian Biega, News editor
March 30, 2019
Athletic trainer Jeff Haft assists Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster during camp.

[Photo] A little help from the Hurst

September 18, 2018
Actress, author and advocate Shirley MacLaine

[Photo] MIAC Series guest artist Shirley MacLaine comes to the Mercyhurst stage

Carlena Bressanelli
September 11, 2018
Mercyhurst’s Dance Outreach Team performed at the LECOM LifeWorks Erie Health Expo in the community.

[Photo] Dancing out into Erie, PA

Megan Lay, Staff writer
September 11, 2018
Katherine Soroka, right, is pictured as a child with her voice teacher, Anne Marit Studness Bergstrom, at the moment Soroka describes as the one when she made her decision to become a singer.

[Photo] Final faculty recital

Lauren Ganger, Arts and Entertainment editor
April 24, 2018
Composers Jeanette Fournier, Joshua Phillips, Christian Goulione, Albert Glinsky, Ph.D., Nicholas Nasibyan and Mariana Mathewson

[Photo] Composers debut new works

Megan Lay, Staff writer
April 17, 2018
The cast of Kerry Schroeder’s work is shown with a Georgia O’Keeffe painting. From left: senior Audrey Davison, junior Lucas De Marinis, sophomore Megan Carnuche, senior Elizabeth Hite, junior Roman Hall.

[Photo] 20 years with Raw Edges

Megan Lay, Staff writer
April 10, 2018
Nathan Hess, D.M.A., will continue the Faculty Recital series on April 25 at 8 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall.

[Photo] It’s the ‘Hess’t concert of the season

Jenny Sabliov, Arts and Entertainment editor
April 10, 2018
Ask la Cour and Kristen Kurie will do a ballet and physical therapy residency in the Dance department.

[Photo] La Cour, Kurie to teach ballet, physical therapy in residencies

Megan Lay, Staff writer
April 3, 2018
This piece is one Erin Glass’ self-portraits for her Senior Art Thesis.

[Photo] Seniors showcase their art

Megan Lay, Staff writer
March 20, 2018
Victoria McIlvain, ‘17, performs as Gilda, Rigoletto’s daughter, in the production of “Rigoletto.”

[Photo] You can Rigolett-go to the opera at the PAC in March

Megan Lay, Staff writer
February 27, 2018
The faculty recital series continues with Jonathan Moser’s recital on Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.

[Photo] Moser presents ‘Music to Warm a Winter Day’

Megan Lay, Staff writer
February 13, 2018
Pictured from left to right: junior Rosie Pregler, senior Sarah Krempasky, junior Abigail Larimore, senior Ashley Poletto, junior Owen Hitt and senior Kathryn Schmitt.

[Photo] ‘All in the Timing’ play connects six one-acts

Lauren Ganger, Staff writer
February 6, 2018
The Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra will join forces with the Concert Choir to present their Christmas concert.

[Photo] Orchestra celebrates Christmas

Lauren Ganger, Staff writer
November 14, 2017
Members of the Mercyhurst women’s CHE ice hockey team pose for a team picture.

[Photo] CHE women’s team debuts

Daniel Leonard, Staff writer
November 14, 2017
Lakers huddle behind the Penn State net. The Lakers won 7-4 against Penn State on Nov. 3

[Photo] MU hockey splits with PSU

Breonna Bailey, Staff writer
November 7, 2017
Junior Danny Dmuchowski will be the only senior on the men’s team next year.

[Photo] MU XC: taking it in strides

Daniel Leonard, Staff writer
November 7, 2017
The Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra had a successful performance at Walker Recital Hall on Oct. 29.

[Photo] MU Civic Orchestra has ‘fateful’ debut

Lauren Ganger, Staff writer
October 31, 2017
Tabla for Two will be coming to Mercyhurst on Nov. 6. Sofya Savkina, left, is the dancer who is will be accompanying duo Masood Omari, right, and Abigail Adams Greenway.

[Photo] Tabla for Two plays for peace

Jenny Sabliov, Arts and Entertainment editor
October 31, 2017
From left: seniors Amanda Frappolli, Paige Albright, Taylor Balser, Jessica David, Katrina Bruzda and Nicolette Tomani.

[Photo] Field hockey finishes 7-11

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 31, 2017
Lakers senior Mary Jaskowak, left, and sophomore Molly Kennedy, right, run at PSAC Championships in California, Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Cross country wraps up regular season at PSAC Championships

Lauren Abbott, Opinion editor
October 24, 2017
Freshman Nicolette Tomani, left, of the Lakers readies her swing as a Millersville player approaches to do the same. The Lakers lost to Millersville 0-1, but beat Converse College 6-2 two days later.

[Photo] Field hockey breaks even

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 3, 2017
Mercyhurst professor of Dance Mark Santillano holds fellow dancers in a pose reminiscent of Atlas during his time with Pilobolus.

[Photo] A night of dance for all

Megan Lay, Contributing writer
October 3, 2017
Rachel Stegeman and David Allen Wehr will open the 2017-18 season of the Roche Guest Artist series on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m.

[Photo] Violin, piano duo to open Roche

Lauren Ganger, Staff writer
October 3, 2017
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[Photo] Softball, Sports Med host 5K

Carlena Bressanelli, Staff writer
September 26, 2017
Rowing captains Galen Bernick and Danny Madden race in the Under 23 Rowing Championship in July.

[Photo] Rowers compete in Worlds

Rachel Brohard, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2017
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[Photo] Newly elected staff senate positions announced

Kristian Biega, Staff writer
April 25, 2017
A performance by Gerald Lee, D.M.A., ended the 2016-17 season of the Roche Guest Artist Series.

[Photo] Lee’s piano recital enthralled the crowd

Lauren Ganger, Staff writer
April 18, 2017
The dancers from left to right are freshman Alexis Snedeker, senior Celina Schorer and senior Sarah Ruesch.

[Photo] ‘Sleeping Beauty’ graces the PAC again

Carlena Bressanelli, Staff writer
April 18, 2017
From left to right: Victoria McIlvain, Jeanette Fournier and Christina Cacchione.

[Photo] ‘Carmen’ takes the stage

Carlena Bressanelli, Staff writer
April 4, 2017
A collage of the works from Mahmud’s “I am a Woman” series.

[Photo] It is story time at the Cummings Art Gallery

Lauren Ganger, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2017
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[Photo] Student voices heard: Victor uses listening tours to create diversity initiatives

April 4, 2017
Claire Werynski, Sydney Van Leeuwen, Andy Gebauer and Jake Smith work on their podcasts.

[Photo] Digital storytelling through podcasts

Elizabeth Shewan, Staff writer
March 28, 2017
Gerald Lee, D.M.A., will end the 2016-17 season of the Roche Guest Artist Series on April 5.

[Photo] Roche’s final event of the season presents pianist Gerald Lee

Lauren Ganger, Contributing writer
March 28, 2017
The Mercyhurst Concert Choir will perform in the Performing Arts Center this Sunday at 4 p.m.

[Photo] Concert Choir celebrates the Easter season spirit

Eleanor Hein, Staff writer
March 28, 2017
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[Photo] Ambassadors of service

Kristian Biega, Staff writer
March 21, 2017
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[Photo] New citizens welcomed

Caitlyn Lear, News editor
March 21, 2017
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[Photo] High ranking for Education Department

Kristian Biega, Staff writer
March 21, 2017
Raw Edges showcases the talented Mercyhurst dance majors.

[Photo] Raw Edges shows poetry in motion

Eleanor Hein, Staff writer
February 21, 2017
Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey team came off victorious as they faced Lindenwood University. The Lakers are still reaching for a top-three seed in the CHA conference tournament.

[Photo] Women’s DI earns sweep on Senior Day

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 21, 2017
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[Photo] Mercyhurst alumna runs for City Council

Melanie Todd, Staff writer
February 14, 2017
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[Photo] AT fundraises for clinical symposium

Abigail Rinard, Contributing writer
February 7, 2017
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[Photo] Traveling around the world

Kristian Biega, Staff writer
January 31, 2017
Women’s ice hockey fell twice to Colgate University at MIC. For the first time, the Lakers did not obtain at least a tie against a top 10 ranked team.

[Photo] Women’s ice hockey bested twice by Colgate University

Caitlyn Lear, News editor
November 29, 2016
Christine Mathas ornament design for the Sea Turtle Conservancys Christmas 2016 Holiday Ornament.

[Photo] Alumna designs ornament

Lauren Abbott, Staff writer
November 29, 2016
The Wind Ensemble in the Performing Arts Center during their fall concert of last year.

[Photo] Oldies but goodies

Jeanette Fournier, Staff writer
November 15, 2016
Singularity saxophone quartet will perform in Walker Recital Hall on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.

[Photo] Roche is getting saxy

Caitlyn Lear, Staff writer
November 8, 2016
Shin Godzilla starring as himself in the film “Godzilla.”

[Photo] Godzilla strikes again

Michael Deek, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2016
The choreographers for the show listed in alphabetical order: Marleigh Bristol, Hannah Carroll, Sara Clarke, Audrey Davison, Ragan Faulkner, Liam Fitzpatrick, Kathryn Galimi, Lacey Gigliotti, Elizabeth Hite, Ashley Miltich, Kerry Schroeder, Makayla Sprague and Rebecca Voulgarakis.

[Photo] MU Dance presents ‘Shift Happens’

Eleanor Hein, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2016
Shin Godzilla starring as himself in the film “Godzilla.”

[Photo] Duval repairs continue

Melanie Todd, Staff writer
November 8, 2016
At the Fourth Vow retreat, students reflected with Greg Baker on the events that had transpired earlier that day in the city.

[Photo] 4th Vow awakens students

Jenny Sabliov, Arts and Entertainment editor
November 1, 2016
Students are able to order allergen-free food at the Clean Plate in the Grotto Commons dining hall.

[Photo] MU has one-of-a-kind dining

Melanie Todd, Staff writer
November 1, 2016
James Bobick, baritone, is next in the Faculty Recital series.

[Photo] Up next in the Faculty Recital Series: Bobick

Jeanette Fournier, Staff writer
November 1, 2016
From left to right: Devon Meddock, Kathleen Reveille and Alexa Zeremenko.

[Photo] Roche Guest Artist Series to host alumnae in concert

Macrina Forrest, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2016
Hannah Mayes, Mercyhurst junior and a first-time rugby player, takes the ball.

[Photo] Rugby Club teams up with Gannon

Melanie Todd, Staff writer
October 25, 2016
Even Luke the Laker got his flu shot this season.

[Photo] ’Hurst & CVS are keeping campus healthy

Kristian Biega, Staff writer
October 18, 2016
Nathan Hess, D.M.A., left, and Ken Johnston, right, are performing in the Erie Philharmonic’s special event on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Hess helps Erie Phil promote new season

Caitlyn Lear, Staff writer
October 4, 2016
Robert Satterlee will be the first performer for the season.

[Photo] Satterlee opens Roche Guest Artists Season

Caitlyn Lear, Staff writer
September 27, 2016
From left to right, Zarah Pratz, Rachel Dunmire, Nora Wagner, Sam Horodyski and Julia Martino.

[Photo] Equestrian Club seeking new members for fall

Melanie Todd, Staff writer
April 19, 2016
The senior Interior Design majors who are displaying their final projects in the exhibition.

[Photo] Interior design is on display

Rachel Sobina, Staff writer
April 19, 2016
David Dasuey, Ph.D., and Maccabe walk through Christ the King Chapel during Maccabe’s visit to Mercyhurst.

[Photo] Guest speaks on conflict resolution, peace

Catherine Rainey, News editor
April 12, 2016
Brent Clapper, senior Communication major working on Let it Begin with Me documentary

[Photo] Student film creates hope in community

Catherine Rainey, News editor
April 5, 2016
These are the students that went on Monroe, N.C. Habitat trip.

[Photo] ‘Habitators’ build new habitats in Monroe, N.C.

Cheyanne Crum, Features editor
April 5, 2016
MEOW traveled to D.C. to rally during the Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt case. This poster was featured in USA Today’s website.

[Photo] MEOW rallies for women’s rights

Amber Matha, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
Knuer will prepare herself physically in order to improve her endurance for when the time comes that she has to get lost in the wild.

[Photo] Kneuer to lead wildlife trial tours

Rae Pollock, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
Jonah Jackson took the opportunity to remind students about the importance that African culture plays in modern society.

[Photo] Beautiful People seize the night

March 2, 2016
Although the number of attendees was not outstanding, several students enjoyed mingling with alumni during the Career Development Center’s Career Networking Night.

[Photo] Career Development Center sees drop in engagement among upperclassmen

Erin McGarrity, Staff writer
March 1, 2016
Unlike other international students, Alejandra Garcia only has six months to experience what Mercyhurst has to offer.

[Photo] Exchange student makes the most of MU

Diego Himede, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Service Learning will take students around the country and Mexico, to exports Mercyhurst’s charitable spirit.

[Photo] Service options open for Spring Break

Brittany Smyth, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Students interacted with members of the Board of Trustees at a recent social event.

[Photo] Board of Trustees reaches out to students

Catherine Rainey, News editor
February 24, 2016
After the ceiling caved in on a third floor Lewis Avenue apartment, the students were relocated to a new residence.

[Photo] Ceiling collapses in Lewis Avenue apartment building

Trae Williams, Contributing writer
February 17, 2016
Mantaining a long distance relationship can be one of the hardest things to do for a college students. Visiting each other during every break can mitigate the pain.

[Photo] ’Hurst how-to: Long distance relationships

Cheyanne Crum, Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
The final J-Term of the year was enjoyed by 150 students who traveled to Europe and Latin America.

[Photo] Final J-term takes students around the globe

Rae Pollock, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
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