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MARCH 30, 2010

By Andrea OrtonReporter

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Alumna Nikki Geiger, left, and senior Caitlin Burke sit in an empty Black Top Lounge during a Saturday afternoon.

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MU offi cials say the Black Top Lounge is one of the best-kept secrets on campus—literally. Construction in 2008 separated the Black Top Lounge from Alumnae Hall and created the current stand alone building that offi cials say is much more convenient to use and enjoy. The trouble is, students might not know about it. “A lot of people seemed to be unaware of the Black Top Lounge. We have been encouraging student groups to take advantage of it so we can show that it is viable space and as we all know around here, our space is limited,” said Darcy Brodmerkel, Director of Student Activities. A lack of use of the building

made the lounge’s future use unclear. “There has been talk as to what would it take to renovate the building,” said Brodmerkel. “It’s not as if anyone is really saying at this time that the campus wants to get rid of it. We just want it to be utilized more.” Part of the issue was that people were not aware that they could use it. According to Brodmerkel, any and all students at MU are encouraged to make use of the space. The Black Top Lounge is now on the calendar and people are beginning to sign up for times to use it. The lounge is a great spot for commuters to spend time as well. Freshmen Meghan Lokuta, Mariah Fabbri and

Students Construct Hope

DAN KIMBROUGH / MU COMMUNICATIONS DEPT.MU students help put roofi ng and structural beams on a house while in Miami working for Habitat for Humanity.

Class of 2013 empties their closets for their first class fundraiser,

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MU students, faculty and staff helped build homes in the Greater Miami area during spring break. The group worked for four days during the organization's 2010 Collegiate Challenge.

For more pictures and infor-mation, see page 5.

Graduation speakers announced, page 3

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CFC 8 Backstage Pass The Highlander is proud to support Concert for a Cause 8. The Highlander will profi le a different band each issue along with a series covering Concert for a Cause 8. MU’s Cougar Radio will be part of an hour-long program to be played on college radio stations in the Wyoming Valley, where students will interview the bands performing at the show. This year the event will take place April 22 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, and it will benefi t the United Way Veterans Services. The concert will feature over 30 local bands on four stages. Bands such as 40-Lb. Head, k8, Bad Hair Day, The Five Percent, Flaxy Morgan, Pancea, and M-80 will be shredding for service. Admission is $7. The CD featuring the performers of CFC 8 is on sale at the Gallery of Sound for $5.

By Gia MazurContributor

Faculty and students are working to bring back the decades-old music performance program at MU. Offi cials believe costs are to blame for the loss.

Students hope to compose music major

Students are trying to restore music performance as an academic major, but they say inadequate facilities stand in the way. “Music is a very expensive major for any college or university to run and you really have to have a lot of resources and a lot of backing, and you need facilities for it,” said Dr. John Curtis, director of choral activities. Original plans for Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall included more and larger rooms, according to Curtis. As the four years of planning and building went on, the music rooms were cut and the number and sizes of the rooms kept becoming smaller. Insalaco Hall contains one practice room for students taking lessons to rehearse and an ensemble hall for all choirs to practice. “So what we have ended up here is almost adequate for our present needs. It would never be adequate for a music major,” said Curtis. There are around 40 students taking private music lessons, but the sole music room would not suffi ce in order to offer music performance as a major. The university would need at least a dozen, if not more, practice rooms to accommodate the students, said Curtis. Curtis believes the current faculty at MU would be readily prepared if music were offered as a major. “I think our faculty here is really terrifi c,” said Curtis. There would not be a problem in the amount of interest, either. Curtis said students are coming to him all the time asking for a music major, and a handful of students are working to bring back the program that was cut decades ago. Junior Bernadette Siudock believes there are enough students who would be interested, and MU has the resources to offer it. Siudock has been reaching out to students and obtaining signatures for a petition.

Students say they are interested in music and are they are willing to put in the time and effort. She thinks since MU already offers music and fi ne arts classes, and that it is only a matter of convincing the administration that adding music to the major selection would be what a signifi cant number of students want. “There’s a demand for it. There are students here who want the music major, or even the music minor,” said Siudock. Music as a minor is in the planning stages and Curtis expects it to become available within the next year. A music minor at MU, especially music education or music therapy, would work with the occupational therapy and speech language pathology programs, Curtis explained. Freshman Grace Riker, who is involved in the a’cappella group, chamber singers and voice lessons, also believes a music major would be perfect for MU because of the tight-knit campus community. “The student athletes like me can still play their sport and be a music major, whereas [at] the other schools, it’s a full-time commitment,” said Riker, who also plays fi eld hockey. Curtis believes it is up to admissions to do a marketing study to gauge interest for a music performance major. Still, Curtis is certain there would be a signifi cant interest. “There are so many talented students coming out of our local high schools who would love to major in music and who would love to come to Misericordia for that,” he said. The closest colleges offering a music major are Marywood University in Scranton and Mansfi eld University in Mansfi eld, PA. That means anyone graduating from local high schools like Dallas Senior High School or Lake Lehman Junior/Senior High School cannot major in music without having to travel. “I think it’s unfortunate

because Wilkes closed their music major three years ago. So, at this point I think there’s a market in this area for a college with a music major. We’re strongly looking into a music minor,” said Curtis. Music was offered as a major at MU until the early 1980’s, but had to close because of severe budget problems at the time. However, many music teachers in the valley have MU degrees, Curtis stated. Music therapists in the area have MU degrees, and many people regret the fact the school had to let it go. Curtis is ironing out the requirements. He said course requirements for a minor would be music history, music theory, an ensemble

requirement and private lessons. This comes as good news to all students looking to expand their creative horizons. “I kind of just settled for an English major so I could have a major. I want to do musical theater. Not necessarily Broadway, but even to be a music teacher,” said Riker. Riker mentioned the newly renovated Lemmond Theater in Insalaco Hall and the technology and performance space that is ready to go. She thinks that music will give students another creative outlet. “Nothing means more than the students performing at the school that they came to,” said Riker.

Offi cials bewildered by lack of student interest in new recreation center

By Elizabeth DavisReporter

The new student recreation center in Banks Student Life Center is near completion, but visitor numbers are dwindling.

Now that spring is here, the new recreation center in Banks Student Life Center is almost fi nished. Darcy Brodmerkel, director of Student Activities, would like to have a grand opening celebration to draw attention to the new center. There is just one problem -- student attendance and use of the new student center is down. The staff keeps track of all the student use of the center, and Brodmerkel updates the numbers every half hour. One Sunday evening there were about 20 people in the center – but not for long. Brodmerkel was hopeful that attendance would stay up, but she says that the number of students in the center is unusual. She added that the facility had a larger turnout during snow days. The center is vacant late at night and sometimes during the day. Student Activities staff hopes commuters will visit the center in greater numbers. Sister Jean Messaros, vice president of Student Affairs,

doesn’t understand why there seems to be little interest. Student use of Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall is up, and this puzzles Student Activities because there are two study rooms in the new recreation center in addition to the fun and games the center promotes. Messaros hopes that if the Cougars’ Den hours are extended, students will be more likely to use the center during the late hours of the night. She would also like to see the campus eatery coordinate after-hours food specials. Brodmerkel has scheduled tournaments for foosball and pool on Friday afternoons in an attempt to attract students. Offi cials hope the offi cial grand opening will draw in more people. Freshman Sarah Hernandez said it’s a convenient spot. “I love the new student center. I am very surprised that more people do not use it. I have used it to study and love that it is located right next to my building,” she said.

Offi cials say the student recreation center in Banks is often deserted. The center was cre-ated after students signed petitions in favor of the space, but now offi cials are wondering why usage of the center is minimal.

Look for our series installment and band profi le in our next edition, out April 13.

Tsukasa Waltich plays piano during Musica Misericordia on Thursday, March 25. Dr. John Curtis, fi ne arts department chair, believes Waltich and MU music instructors would be prepared to handle the workload of an academic music program for students.

WILL MCHALE / THE HIGHLANDER

While a music major is still uncertain, MU offers many opportunities for student performances. Below is a list of some upcoming events.

Journey Through the ArtsThursday, April 227:00 p.m., Lemmond Theater

Ensemble EveningWednesday, April 287:00 p.m., Lemmond Theater

ELIZABETH DAVIS / THE HIGHLANDER

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LET’STALK

FASHIONBy MICHELE DRAGO, Multimedia Editor

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What’s your style? Let’s talk fashion!E-mail me at dragom2@misericordia.edu.

Guys are going ga ga for things that snap, especially hats. Snap back hats are making a snappy comeback and every male fashionisto wants in on the new craze. Okay, so I’ll admit snap back hats are like gibberish to me. It’s almost like asking me who won the Super Bowl---um Versace? I chatted it up with two snap back hat enthusiasts who gave me the 4-1-1 on the l-i-d. “They’re only cool if they’re retro,” said snapback hat enthusiast and senior John Peruso. He believes that the deal on the snap back is if it wasn’t made when OJ was on trial, its out. Vintage is the way to go, especially when picking the best brim. The snap back came back for one reason besides the savvy style: the brim adjustments. Peruso said that the positive point of the passé hat is that the adjustments made “vintage” are no longer on the mod makes. “The bend of the rim is retro.” The haute hats happened in the 80’s---around the same time when MJ (No, not the King of Pop, but Michael Jordan, the king of basketball and Space Jam) stepped in the baller limelight. My snazzy fashion senses tell me that the hat to have is The Hundreds Team Snap Back Hat. This hat has gotten more sales than a Syracuse vs. Louisville basketball game---and that’s a lot in the

fashion world. I abs. love the colors they use----Giants Black and Sharks Teal sounds so fashionable. If Roberto Cavalli

made a dress in those colors, I’d be the fi rst

in line at H&M. The snap back hat is making its mark on all male fashionistos on the MU campus. For

one freshman the love for the throwback goes deeper than the style swag it adds to Icy White Wednesday. Dom Dellos said the hat reminds him of his childhood. “Digging up the past to fi nd

styles so whacky, so full of color, and so crazy is what the snap

back hat revolution is all about. It’s a rebirth.”

I think the snapback is like

that latest handbag every fashionista needs--- a defi nite must for guys. Peruso

said his fave snap back of the moment

is his 1994 Stanly Cup Championship Ranger’s hat--it’s a unique throwback. He is selling the hats on campus to any trendsetter looking

for a vintage snap back. He has them available with

all sports from the 90’s. The snap back hat may be a style from the past--- but they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. I wonder if Jean Paul Gaultier makes a snap back hat to match his elegant lavish line for Target with black and white polka dot dresses for less than an Anatomy and Physiology book. We’ll fi nd out the DL on designers selling the delicates for dough---next time.

Freshman class cleans for charityBy Matt SchlastaReporter

Every pound of clothing donated will result in 10 cents towards the freshman class fund.

The class of 2013 will donate clothes for the program Recycle for Pennsylvania to raise money for the freshman class fund. The freshman class offi cers held a class meeting to ask the freshmen to bring back any kind of clothing that they are willing to part with after spring break. For every pound of clothing gathered, the class will receive ten cents. Ten cents may not seem like a lot but if everyone brought in a shirt or two, the class would raise a hefty total. The clothing will go to the less fortunate in Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States. All of the proceeds from this collection will go to the freshman class fund for the future. The class of 2013 piled into McHale Hall's Fireside Lounge where the freshmen class offi cers announced this idea along with many others

to get the class aware of how they are going to boost the class fund to help out the community at the class meeting on March 1. They informed the residents that they would be leaving boxes on every fl oor for the donated clothing. This is not a McHale Hall only event; Sara Munley, Alumnae Hall freshman representative said there would also be boxes placed in Alumnae Hall for the rest of the freshman residents. “It was actually Brenna Bakera who came up with the fundraiser idea,” said Matt Klassner, president of the freshmen class.“ Her high school lacrosse team used to do this to raise money. She came up to us and suggested this when she over heard us talking about ideas for the class projects in Fireside (lounge). We thought it was a really good idea and ran with it.”

Since that meeting, the freshmen have been shuffl ing around the time and date of when they are going to start this project. Originally, it was supposed to start the day we came back from spring break, but now it’s looking like it will take place sometime after Easter break. They are planning on collecting as many clothes as they can and storing them in McHale Hall. Once they have collected enough they will donate and collect the cash. Students seem to support this fundraiser. “I think it’s a good idea,” said freshman Shawn McArdle.” This shows that Misericordia is giving back to the community.” “I’ll see what I can bring back from home over the break,” said John Meholic, freshman. “I have a bunch of old clothes somewhere in my house. I would like to see them

go to someone who can use them.” “No, I won’t be donating any clothes but it sounds like it is for a good cause” said Tom Dovidio, freshman. “ I hope they go to someone who needs them.” “They’re having a clothes drive?” said Patrick Hunter, freshman. “ I’ve actually got this huge stack of clothes sitting next to my chair that I’ve been dying to get rid of.” This is the freshman class’s fi rst attempt at fundraising. The class offi cers hope this and many more projects like this one will be successful. More information about this drive, like when it will take place and where students will be able to drop off clothes, will be sent by email through the portal once they are ready to collect.

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for more information.

The drop-off date for

baskets is March 31.

Offi cials bewildered by lack of student interest in new recreation center

Senior Craig Zielinski snapped this photo of freshmen Caitlin Wilkinson, left, and Deanna Davis, right, in the warm weather on March 19 -- about a month after the snowstorm that closed MU for two days. The women were able to catch up on their studies while lounging on the bleachers adjacent to the baseball fi eld on McHale Beach.

Students take studies outside

Look for our series installment and band profi le in our next edition, out April 13.

The Business Professional Association will host speaker Mr. William Flock, Jr. at 5 p.m. on April 7 in Insalaco Hall. Flock has over 30 years experience in insurance sales. He has the CIC (certifi ed insurance counselor) and CPCU (chartered property and casuality underwrit-er) designations. He owns an agency located in Wyo-ming, Pa. The agency has been in business since 1937. He will conduct a brief discussion about sales careers, and he will speak in depth about the insurance industry.

Prudence Bushnell, CEO of Sage Associates, whose role in raising awareness to the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 was portrayed by Debra Winger in the movie, “Sometimes in April,’’ will be the guest speaker when MU hosts its 84th annual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Sports and Health Center on campus. A baccalaureate Mass will precede the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. During the ceremony, MU will also present Bushnell, Stanley M. Dudrick, M.D., a native of Nanticoke, Pa., and a professor of surgery at Yale University School of Medicine, and world-renowned artist Christopher Ries of Tunkhannock, Pa., with honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees. “Ambassador Bushnell has spent her life in the most volatile areas of the world serving humankind and her country,’’ said Michael A. MacDowell, president of MU. “Her service in various State Department positions and to ensuring the safety of those who serve their country abroad have been exemplary and we are please to recognize her service.’’ As CEO of Sage Associates in Virginia, Bushnell lectures and consults on international and leadership topics that range from crisis leadership and

terrorism to leadership effectiveness strategies and women peacemakers. Her work in the public and private sectors refl ects her experiences as deputy assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1993-1996), ambassador to the Republics of Kenya (1996-1999) and Guatemala (1999-2002), and dean of the Leadership and Management School at the Foreign Service Institute (2002-2005). Bushnell’s achievements as a diplomat, leader and educator have been recognized through numerous Department of State awards. She has received the Peace through Commerce Award from the Department of Commerce, the Service to America Career Achievement medal and honorary doctoral degrees from Hartwick College and Sage College. The Nairobi Mission Award for Heroism noted her community’s response to the 1998 Al Qaeda bombing of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Glamour magazine named her one of the Top Ten Women of the Year and Vanity Fair

magazine featured her in its Hall of Fame in 1998. Her efforts to bring attention to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda were featured in the 2005 fi lm, “Sometimes in April,’’ in which she is portrayed by actress Debra Winger. She is also one of three ambassadors highlighted in the National Geographic special, “Inside an Embassy.’’ The Cambridge University Press and the Foreign Service Journal have published Bushnell’s written works on leadership and terrorism. She is also sought out as a public speaker and is a frequent guest on television and radio news programs. Born in Washington, D.C., and educated in Germany, France, Pakistan and Iran, Bushnell holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in public administration from Russell Sage College.

MU’s honorary degree recipients are known as leaders in their individual fi elds. Dudrick is a native of Nanticoke, Pa.,

who is widely recognized and respected throughout

the scientifi c, academic and clinical world for his innovative and pioneering research in the development of the specialized central venous feeding technique known as intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH) or total parenteral nutrition (TPN). His development and successful clinical application of this therapeutic modality has been described as one of the four most signifi cant accomplishments in the history of the development of modern surgery. It has also been acknowledged as one of the three most important advancements in surgery during the past century along with open-heart surgery and organ transplantation. “Dr. Dudrick has had a most distinguished career in medicine,’’ President MacDowell acknowledged. “A renowned surgeon, medical researcher and medical college administrator, Dudrick has accomplished much in areas where Misericordia graduates, faculty and staff have great interest. His humanity is evident in all he has undertaken.’’ Dudrick received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology with honors from Franklin and Marshall College, graduating cum laude. The University Pennsylvania School of Medicine conferred his medical degree. Today,

Former U.S. ambassador, subject of 2005 movie to speak at commencementHonorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to be presented to Dr. Stanley M. Dudrick, artist Christopher Ries and former U.S. Ambassador Prudence Bushnell.By Highlander Staff Reports

Bushnell

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Dudrick

Business Professional Association Event

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COUGAR SPORTS

By Rob LopezReporter

A four-game losing streak halts the team’s early season success – but players hope it’s not for long.

Losing streak hits MU baseball

Despite starting the season with seven wins under their caps, MU’s baseball team has met a nasty four-game losing streak--three of those games were losses to King’s College. “As a team in total I think we have the talent and skill level to compete with teams, especially the ones in out-conference,” said sophomore pitcher Max Weintraub. The team’s early success was evident as they went to the Central Florida Invitational in Auburndale, Fla. -- they left with a 5-1 record. Facing off with other northeastern competition like Mount St. Mary’s College and

nationally ranked Keystone College was a good way to begin the season for the Cougars. Pitcher Jamie Phillipi was named Freedom Conference Pitcher after leading the Cougars over the then top 25-ranked Keystone College. Phillipi went seven innings, gave up two runs and struck out two batters. “He was on that day; we worked together well to really keep the game in the control for our team and I am happy to have caught for him that game,” said sophomore catcher Chris Tuttle. Meanwhile as Phillipi was

dominating on the mound, a stellar performance at the plate earned junior Nate Newman the title of Freedom Conference Player of the Week. Newman hit .545 with one double, one triple, one homer and four RBIs in the week that had the Cougars go 3-0 to lead. Newman had a stunning 1.091 slugging percentage for the week in Florida. The nice weather and welcome victories for the Cougars had to stop sometime. The Cougars lost the first game against Neumann University 6-5 and that began the skid for the team. Losing their next three games,

including a double header to King’s at home, has put the Cougars in rebound mode. “We all have to come together and give it 100 percent every game, no matter what. We know we can beat all these teams if we play at our highest level,” said freshman Pitcher Justin Shuleski. The Cougars are looking to hit their season out of the park and earn a spot at the MAC Playoffs. “We are looking good together as a team. I am really excited to keep this year going, grab some big wins and get into the playoffs with a good record,” said freshman second baseman Nick Morreale.

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Tom Redenski are regulars to the roomy space. “There are sometimes kids here in the morning. I’m here for two to three hours in between my classes,” said Fabbri. The lounge is equipped with several couches, tables and chairs. It also has a full kitchen, complete with a sink, oven and refrigerator. There is also a spot for cold students to warm up next to a large brick fireplace. “On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I’m here for four hours because I have a four-hour break between my classes,” said Redenski. Students study, eat and watch television during their time spent in the lounge. “We usually watch TV -- it’s a hot topic here,” said Lokuta. Although the students are

happy to have the space, they say they would like to see better Internet access, a new computer, remote control to the TV and a stable temperature. Redenski noted that the thermostat is located on the ceiling. There is also no way to turn on the ceiling fans. Brodmerkel said some improvements are already on the way. “The college is willing to invest money into it to make it more suitable for different events over there,” she said. “It is a very nice lounge area. They are putting new windows into it and there is talk of construction to the fire pit to take it out and add more usable space.” To schedule meetings or events in the Black Top Lounge, students should visit Student Activities for more information.

Dudrick is the chairman of the Department of Surgery, director of the Training Program in Surgery and designated institutional officer for Graduate Medical Education at St. Mary’s Hospital/Yale Affiliate in Waterbury, Conn., and professor of surgery at Yale. He also was the author or co-author of 2,535 scientific reference citations in Current Contents; has served on more than 14 editorial boards of scientific journals and professional publications; has been presented more than 95 honors and awards; and has produced several books, including the “American College of Surgeons Manual of Surgical Nutrition,’’ which he served as co-editor. Ries delivered lectures and presented his glass sculptures for the opening exhibit of

the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery on campus. His glass sculptures and talent are known throughout the world and industry. Many in the art world have recognized his career and sculptures. Today, Ries is represented in dozens of art galleries and displayed in collections from Mainz, Germany to Los Angeles, Calif., and from Tokyo, Japan to Pittston, Pa. The artist in residence with international glass maker Schott Glass Technologies, in Duryea, Pa., also participates in annual group exhibitions as far away as the

Netherlands and as close as Scranton, Pa. “Christopher Ries is a regional treasure,’’ said MacDowell. “His work is world renown. His opening exhibit at Misericordia’s Pauly Friedman Art Gallery attracted visitors from throughout the northeast. His work is inspirational. A grateful university is pleased to recognize a great artist in this way.’’ A graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics and glass, Ries founded OSU’s glass department. As an undergraduate student, he became the department’s first instructor. He also received a Master of Fine Arts degree in glass from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. During his career, he has received numerous awards, including the Aid to Individual Artists

Fellowship from the Ohio Arts Council, the Ohioana Citation for Distinguished Service to Ohio in the Field of Art, the Distinguished Artist Award from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and the 2005 Artist as Hero Award from the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia.

Ries

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MU's 84th annual commencement will take place on Sunday, May 23. The ceremony will be held in the Anderson Sports and Health Complex.

Student Government is in the process of organizing elections for both next year's Student Government and for class officer positions for all years. Petitions are available across the hall from the Student Government office for pairs of students that wish to run for President and Vice President of next year's Student Government Association, as well as petitions for class officer positions. Student Government elections will be held April 6th and 7th during lunch and dinner, and class officer elections will be held April 14th and 15th during lunch and dinner. If necessary, a debate will be held for a position with multiple candidates.

Attention All Undergraduate Students

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Above, Senior George Pierce, in green, stands upon the roof a building in Miami. He assisted in the construction of a few homes while on the service trip.

Above, junior Ellyn Wingert helps dig a driveway for a home.

Above, every morning participants stretched at 7:30 a.m. to ensure they were ready to begin working for Habitat for Humanity.

Below, trip chaperone Patrick McKamy stands on top of the cement building while assisting to set a roof piece.

Above, all 264 spring breakers from various colleges and universities gathered for a group prayer before breaking off into groups to work on houses.

Students construct hope Twenty MU students traveled to the Greater Miami area

to build homes for Habitat for Humanity during spring break, March 8-12. Students were part of the organization's 2010 Collegiate Challenge, which is an alternative break program sponsored by Habitat. Students hammered and

worked with Miami's local Habitat chapter, as well as the surrounding community.

Photos by Dan Kimbrough

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