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VOL. 68 NO|4 MERCYHURST COLLEGE SLEEKLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER Sept 22,1994

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 •

3,000 miles high, one ofthe high-


est Schudlich and his climbing
partner, Dan McKay have ever
conquered At the top, McKay said
he saw a lot of trees, but it was
quite a perspective.
Climbers must be properly
trained andhave their own equip-
menu Schudlich J who's § been
The Bugs Approach climbing "forever," said the club
is open to novices who are genu-
inely interested. "If they aren't,
Protect yourself from the flu this winter. The Health
Services Office is providing flu vaccines free of charge they just get in the way and that
until November 30. Stop by the office for a shot and stay can be dangerous," he said
healthy this winter! It's like playing a high stakes
chess game, said McKay. "You
have to contemplate not onlyyour
next move, but how that move will
If
The Reall" Real Worid affect the rest of your journey.
"Ifyou make a mistake, there's
Ifyou are a fen ofMTVs 'The Real World," you'll want no way to get on top of it," he
to head out to Perm S tate-Behrend on Tuesday night said
AIDS-afflicted cast member Pedro Zamora will speak Schudlich and McKay were the
about "AIDS in the Real World." The speech is free and only ones to scale the rock. Oth- -S3
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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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ment after last year's fish fetus «

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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By Jule Gardner termined, Dever said the incident
Partly sunny and cooler; was Sunder investigation. 'The loud music. While speaking to
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high around 75. case is contusing with a lot of people there, Ryan Morris, RA of
loose ends," said EJ William 3810 Briggs, entered the apart-
Kennedy, dean of students. ment and asked Bidwell what was
Saturday A small bag of marijuana was Kennedy and Dever interviewed being smoked in the back bed-
takenfroma North Briggs apart- the residents Wednesday. A resi- room. ®&
Chance of showers; dent of 3810 #4 would not give Bidwell said she had no idea
high 65 - 75; ment Saturday night, according
to Bud Dever, director of secu- her name and said they were told and Morris told her it was pot, she
low 45 - 55. rity. to keep the matter confidential. said. Bidwell said Morris told her
The bag was taken from 3808 Dever said the marijuana may to leave. "He said, Til take care
Sunday Briggs Ave. #4, said Denise belong to "stra ngers off the street" of if" -;
Bidwell, Resident Assistant in who smoked a marijuana ciga- She left and Security was called,
Chance of showers; she said.
3810. No chaiges have been filed. rette and left a small amount of
highs, high 60s to low grade marijuana in the apart- Morris said he and Michelle
According to Dever, the mari-
low 70s; juana "did not belong to our stu- ment The confiscated drug was Gotto, RA at 613, handled the
low 45 - 55. dents to our knowledge." mostly seeds, he said. bust He declined further com-
When asked how this was de- According to Bidwell, the en- ment
PAGE 2 SEPT. 22,1994
THE MERCIAD

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
Free Comic
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yet When it is decided, commit- will] be able to purchase the Service
tee meeting times will be posted candles through MSG and place ^ Comicsf- Cards - Gifts
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By Anne L. McNelis rates to Jamaica, Cancun,
Copy Editor Bus Excursion Star Trek, Spellfire and Jyhad.
Daytona and Panama City
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SEPT. 22,1994 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

om n Natural Born Killers...tosee


funky and new or not to see\
By: Heather Marshall at how the media views and ex- The movie would not be com-
Merciad Staff Columnist ploits mass murder, or any crime plete without the media scum,
for that matter. In the beginning played by Robert Downey Jr. His
By Damon Sterling ' • »«v*

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.

ACCEPTED AT LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE. Friends of South Asian


Arts visit
For the seventh time in the past (U.K.) Bducational Council
four years, Friends ofSouth Asian project on'Indian Dance and
Arts at Mercyhurst College is pre- Drama and teaches master classes
senting outstanding artists of In- at the Tagore Institute in Ronn,
dian Classical Music, The con- Germany.
cert is Saturday, Sept 24 at 7:30 People of all ages and all ethnic
p.m. in Zurn Recital Hall. $ groups have raved about perfor-
Rajeeb Chakraborty (on the mances of this kind in the past
sarod) and Reena Shrivastava (on World renowned artists such as
the sitar) will perform while be- All Akbar Khan and
ing accompanied by Kousic Sen Subramaniam have already occu-
on the tabla. Rajeeb and Reena pied the Recital mall stage and
are a brother and sister duo who have transformed skeptical mu-
have performed in major music sic aficionados into enthusiastic
festivals in India and throughout supports overnight.
the world.!Rajeeb is a composer Tickets for the performance are
and music director for television, $6 for members of FSAA and $8
films and classical dance dramas. for non-members. Call jjDavid
He has worked asia composer/ Palmer at 824-2262formore in-
conductor for the Manchester formation.
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Editor in Chief

It's a cookout; its a barbecue;


no it's the Ryb Roast
What ever happened to school
spirit and the goal of receiving a
^•jy^^*^
quality education?
This week's main course deals
with the decay of Mercyhurst
College. The quest for higher
learning and knowledge is dead.
It's amazing how cynical a person can get over the course of four
years. Maybe I'm just getting old.
It's scary to think that I possess the same values my father did in
the 1950's. ji „ j | I 1 '£$ I | d
At least back then people knew how to read and write.
4 can remember the day I was thrust through the iron gates of
Mercyhurst. I thought that the road to success and intellect was to
begin.
The harsh reality at this campus is that free speech and individu-
alism arefineand proper in class, but not on the rest of the campus.
In the classroom, the problem with college students today is they
are force-fed drab and diluted information and are demanded to spit
them out on exams.
In high school, I had courses that were more challenging.
Mercyhurst has to tighten up the teaching and academic ranks in
order to help the college gain national recognition.
The real question is, "What is the real worth of a Mercyhurst
education?"
That's up to the students who pay the salaries of professors and
administrators. Get your moneys worth, you pay enough.
Now is the time for students to demand a better education and to
challenge themselves. I w.
Gridlock
If the classroom isnt restrictive enough, once students get out of By Greg Troyer If Congress fails to act on reform-
it and try to enjoy themselves they are hassled and confronted by
security.
Political Columnist
Health ing the system now, reform may
not occur next year when Con-
One such event occurred this past weekend. A senior who was Time is running out on the op- gress reconvenes.^ Many polls
hanging out in front of the townhouses was grabbed by security for
uttering, "Please disperse, the thought police are here."
portunity for serious health care
reform during this term of Con-
Care state that the Democratic party is
in danger of losing control of the
The quote is in reference to George Orwell's 1984. It makes you
wonder how many rights students have on campus.
gress, and perhaps for the fore-
seeable future. There remains se- Analysis Senate and having its majority in
the House of Representatives se-
rious oppositionfromthe far-left verely eroded. If the Democrats
and far-right alike to the middle lose control the liberal block will
has become a politically accept-
of the road proposals that have
" Please disperse, the thought police emerged as serious contenders for
able alternative to coverage for
all citizens to many
be weakened.
If this occurs then the conserva-
are here." ratification. Ironically they are
helping each other arrive at the
Congresspeople. Thus the ex- tive lobby may win the day . If
treme left has come out in opposi- effective health care reform can't
same destination despite differ- tion. be enacted under a Democratic
This leads to the second major argument leading to the fall of ent reasons for the trip. They should. Reform that is Congress then its chances ofpass-
On one end of the political spec-
Mercyhurst. That is apathy, which is helping to erode the college's half-hearted is a waste of time ing under a Republican majority
trum are the ultra-conservatives
foundation. I and money and in the long run are null and void.
Students seem uninterested with the events that are held on who are opposed to active gov- may generate more problems than Despite this realistic possibility
campus. I bet if free beer was offered at the next school function half ernmental policies. Conservative it solves. President Clinton needs to stand
the students would show up. philosophy argues that the health There is a political reality driv- his ground and accept nothing but
|The MicroRave on Friday night, is a perfect example of the care market works best when it is ing the current events on this topic. universal coverage.
apathetic way of thinking that has captured Mercyhurst left to self-regulation. National-
It was poorly attended, despite the efforts of student organizers. ized health care violates this prin-
One raver said, "This sucks! No one is here. Why not?" cipal. Another stumbling block
Other activities around school have experienced the same prob- for hard-core conservatives is the
lem. Excluding the cookout on Sept 10, SAC and MSG activities proposal to force employers to
help pay for their workers' insur-
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have been poorly attended. 1 \JU_<L* eaturing
Does anyone care about Mercyhurst anymore? ance. This places unnecessary *!aW-

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

There is a solution to the current problem. Get involved and help


goes too far.
to improve the quality of education and participation at Mercyhurst
At the other end of the political
Sitting around and complaining about things doesn't help anyone.
spectrum lies the devout liberal VOVn
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Amy Kovach, Sophomore, Biology/Environmental Science:


"Environmental and recycling awareness education^ think the school
should formulate a policy that the students and faculty would have to
follow. Paper, plastic and glass should all be separated and recycled in a
better fashion than they are today."

Fran Foltz, Sophomore, Elementary Education:


There
steppers andibikes. ??
The Houston toad produces alkaloids - pharmaceuticatj
$. owonders that may prevent heart attacks or act as
Vyom Bhuta, Junioiy|Marketing Finance: an anesthetic more powerful thaft morphine. Yet|due to
habitat loss, it is on the very brink of extinction, another
"The college'should have better handicapped facilities than it already has." member of the Endangered Species List£

Joy Girard, Senior, History:


"An improved|library facility. They should increase the amount of vol-
umes, as well as the actual square footage of study space available for
students."

Matthew T\irner, Senior, History:


"I think we need better computer facilities and on-line information ser-
vices, like BIT NET or INTER NET" I | | \\\ f
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Theresa Schroeck, Junior, Art Education:


"I think they should have hot chocolate in the machine form all year round
in the cafe. Those packets just don't cut it. The library could also use a NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
little help as well." 1400 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-2266

Chris Moigis, Junior, Neuro Psychology:


"The psychology department is lacking laboratory facilities. Many col- The Merciad
leges and universities have psychology courses with labs offered. Associated Collegiate Press
Vol. 68 No. 4 Sept 22,1994
P.S. The crew facilities need improvement. They are in dire need of | Merciad Editors
winter training equipment." Craig Rybczynskl Editor in Chief Leon M m ford Sports Editor
Advertising Manager Nick Kray ger Arts, Entertainment
Anae L, McNeils
a\ Copy Editor A Features Editor
»le Gardner Senior Writer Megan Circle News Editor
Julie McChesney, Senior, HRIM: I •; lAidy SchudUch
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Photo Editor Jerry Trambley Faculty Advisor
"We don't have any real recycling program. There needs to be better sepa- Merciad Staff
Lee Ann Kelly Jay Kennedy Jennifer Trinidad Nicole Ponstingle
ration and rules governing where recycling garbage goes and some way of Heather Ryan ^ Mike Brown Janel McBride Katrine Foltz
enforcing it so that students andlaculty abide by it." 3 Beth Nichols
Howard Wilson
Nicole Geraci >
Heather Marshall
Tonya Beebe
Andrew Burck
Dan McQuillen
Greg Troyer
Chris Fiely Katie Petri ^ Elizabeth Navarra Bobbi Jo Girven
Joel Pentz
Connie Ralston, Sophomore, Sportmedidne: H i e Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercy hurst College, Box 161.
5 0 1 E 38th St., Brie. Pa., 16546: Phone 824-2376 -
"I think there needs to be more student and administrative support of the The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor.
athletic teams at eames and events."
The Merdad's editorial opinion is determined by the Editorial Board with the
Editor holding final responsibility. The opinions expressed in The Merciad are
not necessarily those of T i t Merdad, Its staff or Mercy hurst College.
Quotes compiled by Nicole Geraci
SEPT. 22,1994
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T h e Do's and?Don'ts of Freshpersonhood


By Nick Krayger c to repeat suck it up, and enjoy. be labeled. Once you are labeled is great, but remember that sum-
A ScE and Features Editor Rule #1: Don't get up for break- 'Rule #3: Always over-prepare on a campus of this size, you are mer will come, and you will go
fast before your 8:15 a.m. class. for the first exam in a new class. doomed. Be careful what you say. home. If you think the adjustment
You spent hours looking Your parents will urge you to. High school was different Just If you think it could be offensive, to college is rough, wait until you
through those tedious, repetitive Your professors will persuade you because the professors like you don't say it adjust to your first summer back
college brochures. You spent to. No person should have to rise and interact with vou in the class- Rule #6: Keep your own style, home. Meanwhile, remember that
years preparing for the SAT. You before 8 a.m., and learning to room does not mean that while whether you're draping yourself your mommy and daddy love you.
spent lots of money sending out starve your way through those grading your exam sAe will be in hot pink taffeta, or faded brown Send them one of those postcards
applications to those schools that first two or three classes will be a thinking of how you must have bell bottoms- diversity is the key from the bookstore. Show them
looked cool in brochures. And great learning experience. Be- had a bad day. Everyone has a bad to survival onfa small campus. S where all their money is going.
you \ spent weeks mulling over sides, you will make up the calo- day. This is the real world. Bad Wear what you want Be you. [: Rule #9: Utilize all of the ser-
whether or not to attend this or ries when you order that pizza at days are no exception. Rule # 7: Don't get visibly plas- vices offered to you. The nurse,
that college. And here you have 10 p.m. Rule #4: Always say hello, even tered. If your friends are telling the counseling center, MSG, SAC,
landed at Mercy hurst Rule #2: Don't complain about if you aren't sure if that is the you to slow down, take the hint pand all of the other countless or-
This may be a blessing to you; it the food in the cafeteria. I admit person who sits infrontof you in You don't want to start off the ganizations on this campus are
may be a curse. However you there are some questionable en- class. One of the bonuses of such beginning of your college career |there to help mold you into \a
choose to view your college deci- trees served on occasion,but there a small campus is friendliness. with alcohol poisoning. Time will better person. Go nuts. Join a club.
sion, you are inevitably going to are also many students and em- Over the course of the next few march on, and you will eventu- Rule #10: Don't fear upperclass
have to face up to a few things. ployees around working hard to years you will get to know all of ally even get your own apartment. persons. College is different than
Many of these are unique to feed you three meals a day. Even these people, inside and out Don't Don't wreck your chances by high school, and there is not such
Mercy hurst, and others dot the if you don't like what you're eat- be rude. peeing on a bush. Control your- a strong division ofclasses. We're
proverbial college map nation- ing, the bottom line is you' ve pa id self. all here for the same purpose.
Rule #5: If you are not used to
wide. So here are a few tips to for it, they've prepared it, and if Rule #8: Take time out every We've just been wandering
speaking in a politically correct
surviving the year that no person you don'teat it you're not hurting now and again to call your par- around aimlessly longer.
manner, learn how. Your words
should ever have the misfortune anyone but yourself anyway. So ents and grandparents. Freedom
are key. If they are ignorant, you '11

C o n t i n u i n g o u r trip a r o u n d the world


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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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Yesterday' s News
By Leon Mumford
Merciad Sports Editor

The drums beat rhythmically in the background -alluring,


enticing the hypnotized crowd to writhe, even jive in response to
their own wild instincts. Being bumped. People all around. A flash
of yellow, glimpse of blue, the shrill of a whistle and still the drums
beat on. Whoa... I'm blasted. My legs feel numb and my head is
spinning, but I am compelled, urged to keep moving on and on,
flowing freely with the mob. Slurring and chanting in the streets of
Detroit Now I'm glad I managed to buy that World Cup ticket to
see the Brazil- Sweden game. I wanted Brazil to win but then
Johaan, the Swedish guy next to me probably wished otherwise.
Who cares now anyway? The game's over and differences are
forgotten. That is blatantly obvious as Johaan awkwardly jerks his
glass upwards and motions a toast > to future success towards the
Brazilians around him.
;It then occurred to me that it was the game itself, more than
anything else, that was now being celebrated. In fact after the last
ball had been kicked in the World Cup competition the blood
pressures ofwell over 2 billion people had almost undoubtedly been
raised. Some were raised more than others. It's hard to understand
that a game can incite the kind of passion responsible for 2,000
deaths as it did after Honduras and El Salvador had played each
other in a 1969 World Cup qualifier. Harder to comprehend,
perhaps is the glee of some Uruguayan fanatics who happily
plunged to their deaths from the top tiers of the Maracana Stadium
after Uruguay beat Brazil to win the world cup in 1950.
However, it seems that the most perplexing puzzle lies
closer to home, asiit becomes increasingly difficult to ..explain
America's extraordinary lack of passion for the game of soccer.
Despite the fact that 16 million people in the U.S. do play soccer
(more than any other sport except basketball) it finished 67th behind
tractor pulling in a survey that questioned Americans about their
favorite spectator sports. Okay, so the survey was conducted before
the World Cup but the narrow- minded jokes continue to satisfy the
numerous sneering critics in this country. They say,"It's the'sport
of the future - and always will be," and," of course millions play it,
because that way they don't have to watch it." During the World
Cup there wasn't a U.S. Daily without a soccer stinks writer who,
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In Detroit, I danced and drank with people from Italy, people from
Scotland, people from Argentina, people from...around the world.
Cross country team faces tough competition
We all joined in and contributed to one atmosphere. It's hard to By Greg Troyer
describe an atmosphere like that. Different languages, beliefs, Merciad Sports Writer
ideals, skin tone. It was a lively bubbling melting pot The people J-:
smiled as they bumped and sloshed beer over one another. They Over the past weekend the
moved in unison to the beatof the mood; a feeling. I felt safe, at ease Mercyhurst College cross-coun-
try team traveled to the I.U.P.
with everyone around. Invitational in Indiana. For the
Sampling the atmosphere, appreciating the cultural stew in the pot second weekend in a row the team
would, I'm sure, have been easier for U.S. citizens than most other faced some of the top Division II
countrymen. After all Uncle Sam invented the concept. But did the competition in the nation.
' nation enjoy playing host to the world and its most treasured game? v* Sophmore walk-on Melissa Hall
Or is there still a nasty taste in the mouth? Perhaps a lingering paced the team with a 13th place
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Dickerson w r e a k s h a v o c for the L a k e r s


By Leanne Kelly j Although Ian Dickerson's fan- defense anchored by veterans
Merciad Staff Writer tastic performance on Saturday Donal Knox a nd Joel Pentz. 'The
did not earn him a goal, Sunday back four played with a lot of
Despite the rain and mud, the definitely proved to be his day discipline and kept their shape
men's soccer team were able to when Mercyhurst faced Alders on well,'' Coach Melody remarked.
rise above the dreary conditions and Broaddus at home. With a All in all, the Laker's success this
to beat tough regional opponent sizeable crowd and a beautiful weekend rested in quality and
Bloomsburg University on Satur- afternoon, Dickerson aimed to consistent team play in all areas
day. Right from the whistle please by scoring 2 of the 3 goals of the field.
Mercyhurst applied immediate for the Lakers. On his first finish, The Lakers will battle Florida
pressure to the opposing de- Dickerson recieved a beautiful Institute of Technology and
fense—their efforts resulting in ballfromcentral mid fielder Brian Franklin Pierce this weekend in
an earlyfirsthalf goalfromMike Ambrecht and unleashed a shot the Hamot Classic hosted by
Domm. It was almost an instant across the goal. But this was just Gannon University.4FIT con-
Iff
replay of his goal against North- the beginning. The Hurst contin- tended for last year's National
east Missouri with Mark ued to put the opposition under Championship and Franklin
Shokalook again assissting the tremendous pressure and shortly Pierce competed in last year's Re-
play. A goalfromGreig Waddell after half time,freshmanShawn gional NCAAs. But John Melody
shortly before half time cushioned Kroener proved he had something is not intimidated in the least.
the Lakers lead. But Bloomsburg to say by launching a net-busting "After two solid performances this
did not quit trying. After allowing shot past the A&B keeper. And it weekend, the team is looking for-
one goal, Mercyhurst once again still wasn't over. Dickerson ex- ward to facing two of the Top 10
pulled together with Mark pressed his offensive; expertise teams in the country", he said. Shaun Kroener about to unleash a shot too hot for the A3, 'keeper
Shokalook scoring what proved once again with a goal from a to handle.
to be the last goal of the game in corner kick play assisted by Donal
the 77th minute. "They put us Knox. "Ianjjhad two smashing
under a lot of pressure but we performances as did the whole
defensively weathered the storm Mercyhurst squad this weekend,"
and threatened every time we Melody remarked.
Volleyball team cruises
By Dan Hilfiker
brokefree,"AssistantCoach John The Lakers' strong offense was Merciad Sports Writer
Melody commented. backed up by an equally strong
Since suffering a crushing de-
New mountain ibike feat at the hands of Gannon last
week, the Lady Lakers volleyball
team enthusiastic
By Leon Mumford
team has rebounded strongly by
beating Clarion University and
The team is hoping to gain ex- Lockhaven University 3-0. They
Merciad Sports Editor perienceifrom the fall season hope to improve upon their 4-1
which ends late November. "With regional record this weekend in
Mercyhurst will unveil its first a winter of strength training be- the East Stroudsburg tournament
competitive mountain bike team hind us, and if the snow gets in the The team enters as the pre-tour-
later this week. Responding to way we will make our own tracks, nament favorites but know that
urgent pleasfromoff-road enthu- we will be looking to compete they cannot take any team lightly, Br*

siasts, the team decided to expand strongly in the .spring season," a lesson they learned last season JF
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when they'narrowly missed out iw*
lished at the Hurst since 1991. Already riding on a Monday- on a playoff place. Their oppo-
Greg Troy er, captain of the club, Friday basis, some of the team nents this weekend will be E.
has been overwhelmed by the ris- members aim towards rubbing Stroudsburg, Mercy and Bryant
ing popularity of mountain bik- shoulders with "the big boys" in The strength of the Lady Laker
ing. "It's about forgetting all your the inaugural National Champi- squad is its senior core which
worries, plowing through some onships in California. consists of middle hitter Michelle Tracy Komar and Amy Baxter look on as a teammate prepares to
forestinthemiddleofnowhere, Troyer asks that anyone re- Bender, outside hitters Dana Dodd spike the ba 11.
while your heart tries to beat it's motely interested in trekking for and Kelly Lukasik, and defensive
way out of your chest and your the Hurst contact him at 824- specialist Amy Baxter.These four in kills, while Michelle-Bender with 16 service aces. Hopefully
muscles scream for surrender," 6918. "The team is new. We are contribute their<leadership and and Kelly Lukasik each have the they can add to those statistics
he said. Since the start of this all new to each other so I'm sure experience as well as their exper- best kill ratio. Heather Lemley this weekend and improve upoi
semester, 9 people have joined we will be very welcoming to tise in every match. J leads the team with 48 digs and their fourth place ranking in th
the make-shift team. They com- anyone else interested in Tracy Komar leads the squad Amy Baxter heads the team up ion
pete this Sunday in Edinboro. joining,"be said.

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Kimball frustrated after loss
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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let an inferior team win the game.
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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."

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