Mountain Echo

Students, faculty respond to letter from professor

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An intense debate between students and faculty has unleashed all over campus on what exactly the Mount's Catholic identity entails. Is it an oppressive facet or grounds for intellectual conversation?

Faculty and students began the debate after a Letter to the Editor by Dr.

USPS honors Mount with Bicentennial Stamp Card

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Bicentennial celebration continued last Saturday when the Mount was honored with a first day issue of a United States Postal Service stamped card.

On Saturday, the rich history and tradition of Mount St. Mary's was recognized at a ceremony at the ARCC, which included a Maryland Symphony Orchestra concert.

Annual Honors Convocation celebrates student and faculty achievement

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, April 27, the Mount pep band played as honors students and distinguished professors filled nearly every seat of the Knott Auditorium to celebrate achievements of Mount students, particularly seniors.

In his opening remarks, President Thomas H. Powell expressed his certainty that Mount students give the rest of the community "hope and reason for great optimism in the midst of trouble in our world.

Campus Activities Board selects officers for 2008-09 school year

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The newly elected CAB members want the Mount community to know that they are doing more than just setting up chairs; they are gearing up for the new semester and setting the campus' entertainment agenda.

The newly elected members are President Christina McLean, Vice President Elizabeth Mitros, Treasurer Analiza Saraza and Secretary Kelly Casazza.

Career Corner: Future of the Class of 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Time's almost up for the senior class. With just a week and a half until graduation, seniors are preparing themselves for life after the Mount. Last week, seniors filled out a survey for the Career Center about their future plans. The earliest look at 160 surveys shows that the Class of 2008 will be spread out in a wide variety of jobs, graduate schools, and volunteer work.

Mount News Briefs

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cali leaves Callings

Dr. Dennis Cali will not be returning as the director of Callings after one year at the position.

"Directing the Callings program this semester has been a very special privilege. I have been able to see first-hand the enormous good that the program can do in helping students and others to understand their vocations better.

Mount trades land to plan for future growth

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount is in the process of selling five acres of its land-in exchange for a mere one and a quarter acres.

But the land trade is not unequal; in fact, according to the Director of Institutional and Government Relations, Joe Lebherz there is a minimal difference in the value of the properties.

Pins sold to support Dustin Bauer Memorial Fund

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Pins to support Dustin Bauer, the senior who passed away on March 12, went on sale last week in Patriot Hall, with all of the profits going to the Dustin Bauer Memorial Fund.

So far, according to Chair of the Sociology department, professor Tim Wolfe, the money raised has only equaled the cost to manufacture the pins.

Student leaders honored last night at awards

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tuesday evening members of the SGA and various leadership organizations gathered for the Mount's annual SGA/SLAC Leadership Awards Ceremony. "This is a time to recognize the leaders of our Mount community for today and tomorrow" said junior award winner and SLAC treasurer Liz Trentacoste.

Upgraded e-mail system coming soon

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After the semester ends, IT will gradually roll out an upgrade to the Mount e-mail system: Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2007.

"The e-mail system is changing in order to provide students with a better experience using their email accounts," said senior Ralph Jones, Co-Chair of the Information Technology Committee.

Faculty's chance to shine at talent show

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Monday night, students, professors and faculty gathered in Purcell Hall to see the biennial Faculty Talent Show.

Psi Chi, the collegiate honor society for psychology students, presented the talent show.

An admission donation was collected at the door.

Kayleigh Gelles: Home

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When I first thought about leaving the beauty of Florence, I was incessantly heartbroken. Part of me still is. Most likely, part of me always will be. Florence became my home.

I am in limbo, even if it is temporary. I am no longer that Italian bella who started to feel like she belonged in Tuscany and I've accepted that.

Mount's efforts in Best Buddies award-worthy

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Best Buddies of Maryland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. The organization recently announced its finalist awards and the Mount's Chapter was chosen in two notable categories.

Chapter Director Blair Aiken was selected for the College Buddy Director, and the Mount was chosen as the Most Improved College.

The Hush Sound says "Goodbye Blues"

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Goodbye Blues" is a change of pace for indie-poppers, The Hush Sound. The third album from the Illinois based quartet was released on March 18, and has since received some mixed reviews. After a couple of avid ventures through it though, listeners seem to change their tune and realize that the album really is just as strong as the band's former two.

Dr. Johnson's repsonse to Dr. Henning

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Having heard and read many faculty comments in response to the important issues that Brian Henning has raised, it seems to me that there seems to be two schools of thought. The first group claims that the Mount is "not Catholic enough," that the college wing of the university doesn't adequately represent Catholic values.

Letters to the Editor: Bookstore not to balme for high prices

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor,

As the end of the year is coming to a close, students are beginning to sell back their books to the Bookstore. We, as the current Co-Chairs on the Dean of Student's Committee, would like to inform the student body about the breakdown of where their money goes when selling back and buying text books.

Letters to the Editor: Dr. Goliber's response to Dr. Henning

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is unfortunate that this discussion about our Catholic identity comes as the school year ends. But I could not allow it to end without telling my story; storytelling is what I do as an historian. I speak not as a member of the institution's Catholic Identity Committee; we are not elected and so we do not speak for the community; and although we keep minutes, they are not distributed to the campus so what we are doing is bound to be a mystery to many.

Letters to the Editor: Dr. Miller's response to Dr. Henning

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Mount Community,

In the spirit of openness and dialogue I will respond to Dr. Henning's concern that the Mount is losing its identity as a Catholic Liberal arts institution and becoming increasingly "more narrow, uniform, and dogmatic."

I agree with Dr.

Ryan Breslin: And I'll cry if I want to

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Everyone remembers their landmark birthdays. Ten marks double-digits. Thirteen is when you finally become a teenager. Girls typically make a big to-do over their "Sweet 16." But no birthday holds a candle to the 21st.

Tomorrow I'll be celebrating that anniversary.

Faith broadens our perspective

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To the Mount community:

Dr. Henning has done a great service by challenging us to reflect more deeply on our Catholic identity and mission. I thank him for bringing it up, and I sincerely hope that this discussion amongst faculty, students, and administrators will be fruitful.

FOCUS missionaries coming to campus

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a growing Catholic campus there is often a need to further cultivate Catholic Identity and reach the students. Perhaps the time to meet all the needs of the students will be this August. FOCUS, or the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, will be sending a team of two men and two women to campus in order to deepen the faith of students, according to Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Vice President for Catholic Identity and Mission.

How to improve the Mount

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I was asked to reflect on this question in a survey given to the graduating class of 2008 at Mount St. Mary's.

Question # 38. How might the Mount be improved?

The Mount should make more efforts to reassess and strengthen its Catholic identity by developing in its students virtues that reflect those of Christians who truly strive to live out their faith.

Julie Ascosi: Wake Up

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I was reading an article on torture that said that the most effective interrogation occurs when the person is approached directly. So, instead of torturing you with an expertly crafted intro, I'll be direct. God loves you deeply, personally, passionately, with all your imperfections and through all your failures.

Mount deacon was 'sandbagged by God'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Journal Entry

Day 9,459 (or at least it feels like it)

Finally! We're within striking distance of the end. The great finale. The eschaton. After almost 22 years of schooling I'm finally coming to the official end of my academic studies. And yet, at this monumental moment, I find myself not only joyful, but also somber.

BASBALL: Baseball wins two against Wagner

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount St. Mary's baseball team split its series with Northeast Conference rival Wagner this past weekend.

The Mount was led by Ryan Murray's bat and Mike Matta's pitching in its 3-2 victory Sunday.

Murray belted his sixth home run of the year to give the Mount a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning.

Brad Gerick: It's still Dustin's time

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What have we learned this year?

That the success of a new coach doesn't always have to be measured on the court or field.

And that new facilities don't always mean a new direction for perennially struggling teams, or that you'll even get to use those facilities in some cases.

WLAX: Women fall short in semis

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Quinnipiac stormed back from a five-goal deficit to gain the lead and fend off the Mountaineers for a 12-11 victory in the Northeast Conference women's lacrosse semifinals on Friday. The victory is the first NEC postseason victory in Quinnipiac program history.

MLAX: Men's lax falls to No. 5 Hopkins 12-1

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

No. 5 Johns Hopkins defeated Mount St. Mary's, 12-1, in the Mount's final game of the season. Freshman goalkeeper T.C. DiBartolo made 15 saves to pace the Mount (2-12) in the game.

Johns Hopkins (7-5) opened the scoring with a Steven Boyle goal on an assist from Paul Raibil just 49 seconds into the game.

MLAX: Siena sinks Mount at home

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount St. Mary's men's lacrosse team hosted the Siena Saints on Senior Day in its final Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game of the season. Siena who was fighting for a MAAC playoff spot when the day began, jumped out to an early lead, which it would not squander, as they hung on to defeat the Mountaineers, 12-7.

SBALL: Softball splits Sunday's doubleheader

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount St. Mary's softball team split Sunday's match-up against Northeast Conference opponent Central Connecticut State at home. The Mount was victorious in the first game, winning 1-0, and Central Connecticut posted a 4-0 shutout to win the second game.

TRACK: Track and field fares well at prestigious Penn Relays

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nina Victorin recorded a ninth-place finish in the College Division Shot Put Championships at the Penn Relays Thursday. Victorin's finish was the highest for a Mount competitor at the Relays. She had a throw of 13.97 meters.

The 4x100m relay team, comprised of Sara Brown, Ashlynn DeCruise, Stephanie Dickerson and Lily Otu, recorded a time of 47.

WGOLF: Women's golf takes eighth in NEC championship tourney

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount St. Mary's women's golf team finished in eighth place at the Northeast Conference Championship in Dale City, Fla., Sunday.

Katie Letsch led the Mountaineers with a 21st place finish. Letsch recorded her season-best score of 80 in the opening round to put her in seventh place.