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Women's
volleyball ontthe
road to a
Reaching new freights
successful season. J
Andy Schudlich rocks, or at least
"Feature onf climbs them.
page 8. Schudlich and other members
of the Mercyhurst\Wilderness
Club traveled to Seneca Rock,
Fit in, freshmen and women Page 6 West Virginia last weekend for a
Troyer tackles health care little climbing, hiking and fish-
ing. I
The rock shown at left is about •
open to the public It starts at 8 p.m. If you need a ride, sign ers hiked or caught trout.
up at the Union desk. They were wise enough not to
clean them in a Mercyhurst base- t&SS
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incident.
Members of the club absorb
The Sports News the cost oftravel, the school pro- m
vides the van. Fund-raisers may
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No, not really, that's on pages 7 & 8 this weekend, But go be on the way, but for now the
see the women's tennis team play Shippensburg on Satur- dedicated find their own means
day at 3 p.m. Men's soccer is in the Hamot Classic at •« for adventure.
Gannon Saturday and Sunday. They play FloridaTech on They plan to take a trip each
Saturday and Franklin Pierce on Sunday. Both games are at
11:30. :. fejj i *
weekend, said Schudlich. "If
people are interested, they know
where to find us." I
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New terests will determine which track mental crime, adjudication, en-
By Megan Circle the professors heading the pro-
is best suited to him or her. Both forcement, and profiles of offend-
News Editor gram, stated that most employers
tracks allow the student to have a ers. Finally, Environmental Law
and graduate schools prefer stu-
minor as well as la political and Philosophy is also a 300 level
A new program in Environmen- dents whojhave experience in
Science major. \ course that combines legal and
tal Studies and Politics has been more than one area. Students who
Clemons stated that there have philosophical aspects of environ-
added to the Department of Po- successfully complete the pro-
been four new courses added to mental politics, t
litical Science this year. Students gram-jw ill "have the designation
majoring in political science who Environmental Studies and Poli- Clemons stated that environ-
the curriculum. Environmental-
wish to pursue a career in the tics included on their official tran- mental issues are becoming in-
ism and Society, according to the
environmental Geld can now take 1
scripts/ according to the recruit- creasingly prevalent in the politi-
brochure, is an introduction to the
classes concentrating in both ar- ment brochure. Their degree, cal science world. "Most of the
history, themes, issues, and ter-
eas, preparing'them more ad- however will be in Political Sci- textbooks have a whole chapter
minology of environmental poli-
equately for their future endeav- ence. devoted solely to environmental
tics. Environmental Politics is a
ors. topics," he said. The environment
According to Gemons, students survey course that focuses on the
is an important topic in today's
Students who enter into this have two tracks!from which to political process of formulating
society, and career opportunities
program will be taking courses in choose. They may choose from environmental policy. Environ-
are constantly on the increase.
Political and Natural Science. Dr. the General Track or the Natural mental Crime is a 300 level course
Randall Clemons, who is one of Science Track. The student's in-' that focuses on types of environ-
says
By Anne L. McNelis and Pay dock both encouraged stu- he looked into ordering the candle Reps also discussed ideas for sickle cell anemia or to sponsor a
Copy Editor dent participation in Senate meet- holders and is?waiting to hear this year's spring festival. local child in need of medical
ings and decisions. from the company representative. Paydock asked if reps wanted to help. f
"You don't have to be elected" Paydock also said he is looking MSG reps voted for a new stu- sponsor the Make-A-Wish Foun- Any student who has an idea for
to participate in Mercy hurst Sen- into the installation of phones in dent member of the Judiciary dation again or if MSG should an organization which would ben-
ate, said MSG President George Zurn Hall and expects to have a Board and Junior Jessica Cuffia look for!anotherI charity. Reps efitfroma donation can place it in
Paydock at Monday's meeting. definite answer in the next few was elected. suggested donating proceeds to the MSG suggestion box in the
Paydock said there is not enough weeks. f Union.
student participation and input in Paydock also discussed the pos-
sibility of installing candles in the
Gateway
Senate decisions.
MSG Adviser Cass Shimek said Grotto. He hopes to place candle
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tee meeting times will be posted candles through MSG and place ^ Comicsf- Cards - Gifts
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SEPT. 22,1994 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3
In the age of O.J. Simpson, the movie is a shockingly brass character could closely parallel
Merciad Staff Columnist Lorena Bobbin and theMenendez and bold look at killing. But as that of a Maury Povich or Geraldo
brothers, what better subject for aq the movie progresses the true Rivera a nd is very accurately cast
Rating Scale: satirical movie than Natural Born meaning behind it comes through. He is the epitome ofthe television
Volume Control Killers? It disgusts me how they The movie's main characters, scum that seems to be on every
10 All That! Blownf r media can make a horrible act Woody Harrelson'and Juliette channel, every hour of the day.
Spea kers such as murder into a circus. Lewis, play Mickey and Mai lory, Although I believed this to be
9 Phat Obviously 01 iver Stone had simi- a couple of mass murderers who an excellent movie and one that
8-6 Straight lar feelings about the media*.be- go on a killing spree. Both actors should not be missed on the big
5 Okay | cause he did an excellent job of show their diversity and talent by screen, I can't lie. I can see why
4-1 KindaWeak| portraying disgust in his movie diving into the character and mak- some of the weaker at heart and
0 Since you can't hear it, Natural Born Killers. Stone sa- ing the viewer believe they are stomach had to leave the theater.
there's no need to turn it up to listen to it tirically portrayed very well just truly watching a media blown But once you see through all the
how sick media figures can be. escapade. The two are eventually killing to the real reason behind
My first opinion of the movie idolized by both the other charac- the plot, you'll enjoy the movie
If you haven't seen me, you've probably heard me. If you haven't was formed after I heard a couple ters in the movie and the viewers. for what!it really is and all the
done either, you most definitely will because I'm comin' at cha from talking about how gory it was, so Harrelson leaves a soft spot on carnage won'tseem that bad. Isn't
all angles. The name is D. Sterls, young black male south of the gory in fact, that they had to leave the viewers of the movie, despite that what the media has done to
Mason-Dixon line, here to let cha know what's hittin', what's the theatre. At that point I was the fact that he has killed nearly us anyway-desensitized us?
slippin', what's hot and what's not in the work of Hip-Hop and thinking that I would never see fifty people in the movie. Juliette For a movie to be gripping, hor-
Reggae dance hall. that movie, because I have a very Lewis is brilliant in her role and rifying and at times funny all in
weak stomach for;this type of becomes a heroine, while simul- the span of ten minutes, shows
Hold up, let's make this official movie, r taneously being-completely in- great production, direction*and
Everybody let's agree that MCs need a tissue On the exterior, Natural Born sane. Her role is one that could writing. In this case, Natural
The funks my only issue I* Killers appears to be a horror/ only be played by her and she Born Killers is a really great
/ bet cha mama miss you thriller/murder movie. But to the proved that by giving one of the movie, and has the potential to
And I bet the mack takes off like an MX missle viewers it is a purely satirical look best performances of her career. become a cult classic.
No more your whinin' on the charts climbin' as I make the funk
kickin' out more harder than A diamond, 2 . . . . . .
And that's exactly what Craig Mack has done and is doing. His
new single, "Flava In Ya Ear" is a definite hit, no doubt! With a
unique lyrical flow, backed with a beat that's thumpin', the flava
just keeps kickin' in ya ear. When you play this, you must play it at
level 10 on your stereo. If it's played at anything lower, you're
probably rewinding it to the beginning.
Next on the agenda is the Thugo-n HarmonyfromCleveland,
Bone who are creep in' on ah come up. Their new single, produced
by that ruthless Compton gangsta Eazy-E, Thuggish Ruggish Bone
is straight It's not boomin', but it is hypei f %
The high pitch synthesizer sound, accompanied by that low funky
smooth pounding beat, coupled with die voice of Shatasha Williams
really sets this single right The only problem I have with this is I
wish I knew what they were rappin' about ?£ }
Even though the beat and chorus is phat, I would have to play this
at about 8 on my stereo volume control.
To experience the funk, tune into your college radio station
WMCE 88.5 every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday fi
to 12 a.m.
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According to SAC Chair Rich Stra ub, they held a free beach party burdens on business Jand stunts pies; Southern fried catfish or Dixi
with travel arrangements and only 35 people showed up. growth. - ken; Confederate green beans & pota
Another area where apathy is rampant is athletics. The blue and The argument has validity. pcachcobblerandcinnamon icecream
Ask small business owners if
green always seems to be overwhelmed by the visitors, whose fans
they can afford to pay and still
made
look like they actually care about their college. meal
stay in business and the majority
For example, the spirit competition at the first football game,
received a poor showing. The North East students won the compe-
will truthfully answer no, despite ^General Manager: Chris Fiely,
any desire to provide for their
tition, even though the entire campus only has close to 70 students.
employees. In general, they argue
Not to take anything awayfromthe North East campus, but the
that.business-financed national
main campus should have putfortha better effort
health care is too intrusive and rw^\j
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By Howard Wilson trum. As 51 look back on our there was some sort of Commu- have to move out as the station the convention. At almost every
Merciad Contributing Writer ^ journey I can say without ques- nist convention taking place. was closed for the night, so we corner we were accosted by po-
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tion we are lucky to be alive to- Soviet troops had the city locked moved the packs outside to wait. licemen who demanded our pass-
As I mentioned earlier the plan day. When we stepped off of the down tighter*than a drum* My We noticed street cleaners hosing ports and upon finding out that
was to travel east from Italy to ship in Italy it was impossible for mother wrote in her diary, "We down the streets with fire hoses we were Americans invariably
Indiatfoilowing the trade'route us to be any greener. > Every day got to Belgrade at 1:30 in the and not one dared to get in the line held us at gun point while their
established | b y | Alexander the that passed taught us another les- morning. What a shock! The first of fire. The people were being comrades emptied our packs onto
Great. Everyone had his or her son, and after a couple of months thing I saw were the guards and hassled to get away from the sta- the street and searched us. We
own backpack with little more we were transformed into road the police armed with machine tion. When Howie and Mike came finally were able to contact the
than a coupleofchanges of clothes, wise veterans of travel. guns. When we asked a t the ticket back they said they didn't have American Embassy which sent a
toiletries, sleeping bag, a youth Across the northern reaches of office for Istanbul we were told much luck with the hotel. They jeep with a detail of U.S. Marines
? hostel card and the all important Italy we went We traveled by there would be no trains out until had been stopped by police and to pick us up and bring us there
passport^ For the next several train; we traveled by bus;* we 6:30 in the morning. So we de- asked for their passports. Checked where we stayed until it was safe
months we-lived in conditions traveled on foot into Yugoslavia cided to send Mike (who was a the bus depot, no buses til morn- for us to leave. I wil 1 never forget
that ranged from deplorable and where the air was thick with coal man we had met on the ship who ing. We decided to check on being held at the end of an assault
outright dangerous to a brief stay smoke and everything seemed to traveled with us for a short time) hotels again. No luck and people weapon. The feeling of complete
in the luxurious home of a retired be colored in varying shades of and Howie to scout around for a were notfriendlyhere. Wewalked fear and helplessness haunts me
Indian Army General in New gray. The weather was cold and room. As we were waiting for the streets of Belgrade looking to this day.
Delhi,/with most of it leaning "damp. When we pulled into. them to come back a policeman for a place to stay, but there were
toward the lower end of the spec- Belgrade it was late at night and; with a machine gun said we would not rooms available because of
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By Leon Mumford
Merciad Sports Editor
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By Chris Fiely Melfi for the 21-yard pass for 6 was not ready for.
Merciad Sports Writer points and the 11-9 lead. An upset Once again, Senior Shea
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looked to be in the cards and the Berkley led all rushers with 76
The Laker football team could Bobcats, ranked 4th last year, yards. Junior Craig Woodard
not come back from a 9-5 deficit would have been an impressive came back on the attack for the
15 French at half-time and were eventually scalp. But FSU scored four una n- first time since his ankle injury
THURSDAY FRI. & SAT. defeated 35-11 by the Frostburg with 31 yards on the ground. Melfi
Sta te Bobcats. Frostburg used the gained 42 yards receiving, while
tbotib LATE NIGHT Lakers' eight turnovers to seal Golga went 8 for 18 for 91 yards
LIGHT. ALL SHELF. the victory. with one interception.
DRAFT NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Placekicker George Pay dock This week, the Lakers face
8 PM - 12 MID. booted a 25-yardfieldgoal for the Dickinson College in Carlisle .
9 : 3 0 . 1 1 : 3 0 PM first quarter's only score. The According to Coach Kimball,
score moved to 5-0 for the Lak- They are a better team than
Cover With College l . D . ers, when FSU gave a bad sna p to Frostburg. They run a very good
the punter. Frostburg scored a option with a very experienced
S e p tte m b e r O n I y / touchdown and a safety by sack-
swered ' touchdowns to win the
game. , quarterback. They ^arc well-
ing the quarterback, Matt Golga, Coach Joe Kimball said, "We coached and we have our work
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jTSffl\ v • \ ill to lead at the half, 9-5. , ^ cut out But we have a bunch of
At 12:36 in the second half, There were two pass plays (90 great kids and we will be ready
Golga found senior reciever Todd and 41;yards) that our defense for them."