The Erie hospitality management department hosted its first-ever student version of "Chopped" on Tuesday, April 15, in the Marriott Cafe. Hometown favorite Steve Balcovic, a senior hospitality major from Erie and alumnus of Mercyhurst North East and Mercyhurst Preparatory School, faced international challenger Ethan Sykes, a junior hospitality major from Ontario, Canada, in a highly competitive and entertaining kitchen battle. To view these students click here: http://mercyhurst.meritpages.com/achievements/Hospitality-students-sharpen-skills-in-Chopped-face-off/22908