From the World Arena

By Dan Hilfiker
Editor-in-Chief

Dole Takes Nomination, Unofficially

On Tuesday, presidential hopeful, Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas
unofficially clinched the Republican nomination by taking thej
delegates in four states, Ohio, Illinios, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
996 delegates are needed to secure the nomination and many!
television and Associated Press delegate counts gave the 72-year
old Kansan more than that magic number. j
* Next Tuesday's California primary, with 165 delegates to be won
will signal the death blow to Dole's opponents.
With the nomination secured, Dole plans to spend the next few!
weeks focusing on his Senate duties.

Perot Ready To Run? Stacy Fitzpatrick, Emily Page, Kristin Schmidtfrerick, Amy Kovach, and Nicole Putt
Texas billionaire Ross Perot gave strong indications that he may
be throwing his hat into the ring to do battle with Democrat Bill
work to build a dream for one South Carolina family during their spring break. The group
Clinton and Republican hopeful Bob Dole in the fall presidential
was working along with Campus Ministry, j* |
election. f * 4 *

Perot said that he would "give it everything I have," if he were

nominated by the members of his young Reform Party. Nationally Known Speaker Comes to Hurst
The Reform Party, created by Perot and his supporters, is currently
on the ballot in California, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, By Dan Hilfiker well as Atlanta, Ga. Her high per- workplace with the marketplace
and Utah. The party is currently trying to get on* the ballot in many Editor-in-Chief formance career includes cus- to maximize the effectiveness of
other states. In some states, the deadline to get on the ballot is middle tomer education, field sales, field doing- business.!Her philosophy
to late, summer. Other states have no qualifications to get on the Business entrepreneur, speaker, sales management, and retail store is "To adapt is to survive."
ballot, so Perot may be entered as an independent. trainer, author,vand ^facilitator, genera] management "Cross functional teamwork,
Ivory DorseyfromAtlanta, Ga., Dorsey also is the President/ collaboration, empowerment, and
will be speaking in Sullivan Hall Founder of Golden Eagle Busi- an aggressive approach to
Chinese Government Fears Democracy on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:30 ness Services, Inc., which is an
Atlanta based speaking, training,
competitive threats, are
buzzwords and philosophies that
a.m. Dorseyjwill be speaking
in Taiwan about "Diversity, Competition, and consulting firm helping orga- Dorsey usesfrequently,"said Julia
and Your Bottom Line." Dorsey nizations and individuals respond Williams-George, Director iof
The ferocious displays of force shown by the Chinese govern- is sponsored by the Office of to the challenge of change. Minority Services. Ivory encour-
ment toward Taiwan, a Chinese province, are rooted in a fear that; Multicultural Affairs and is part As an independent contractor ages educational institutions to
Democratic elections in Taiwan may bring feelings of democracy to of a series of speakers and events since 1984, Dorsey has witnessed understand and > embrace diver-
other areas of China. f ? i that the college is sponsoring in unprecedented change in the sity as a compelling reality in
Since the mid-1980's, when opposition parties grew and martial celebration of Women's History American workplace. She has today's business environment in
law was repealedfon the island, Taiwan has been an economic Month. The event isfreeand open observed profound change in the an attempt to offer a balanced and
powerhouse and a hotbed for democracy. i to the public. way that business gets done. To well-rounded curriculum, thereby
Many Taiwanese, because of their strong economy and disfavor sum it up she says, "It is no longer preparing our students for the new
Dorsey is a multi-dimensional
of Chinese rule, have called for outright, independence from the business-as usual, it has now be- world that awaits them."
nationally known speaker who
mainland, but the Chinese government has been threatening the use brings broad-based expertise de- come business unusual." Dorsey said, "It's time to move
of force in an attempt to prevent Taiwan from breaking away. | rived from more that 20 years of Her newly released book, Uni- from the promise of entitlement
China fears that if one province is allowed to separate from their work in diverse assignments. Her versal Appeal: The Bottom Line to the privilege of empowerment
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rule and claim independence, then the other 22 provinces may get background includes more than Benefit of Diversity captures the Take charge of your own destiny.
the same ideas. Many in China saw what happened in the former 10 years with Xerox Corporation strategy that she feels is needed Do it, win the lottery, or die "
Soviet Union and fear a repeat in their country. in Houston and Dallas, Texas, as by organizations to mirror the

Record Number of Students Knocking on Door

By Gagan Suri > year. counselors work, and the way the in the junior and senior years, and or federal aid), visa restrictions,
Merdad News Editor Last year's incoming freshman admission decision is made, in some cases an interview also language barriers, and educational
class had an average high school Whelan said that the counselors helps. Thus an admission deci- transcript barriers. jj&
The admissions department of G.P.A of 3.3, approximately 1,000 recruit with the help of alumni sion is not as simple as it may >

Answering the question about

Mercyhurst College has received
a record number of applications
for this time of the year, with a
total of 1,182. The department
expects to break the all time record
this yearforthe number of appli-
cations received, which is 1,645.
According to Matt Whelan, di-
rector of undergraduate admis-
sions and transfer services, the
target of the admissions depart-
ment is to try to consistently re-
ceive an average of 2,000 appli-
cations each year. They would
also like to enroll 410 freshmen,
75 in the Foundations and 140
transfers-in the next academic
on the standard test scores and a
class standing in the upper 26-
27% of their class. "We will con-
tinue at that level, but we wish to
attract students!with all-round
development. We do not wish to
only enroll students with a high
G.PA. The admissions team does
a great job in getting the right
students on this campus, but with-
out the support of the excellent
faculty and the current student
body, this would not be possible.
The faculty and the students at
this college are the best I have
ever seen," said Whelan. ,?.'
Explaining how the admission
recommendations, seminars- and
road trips they make to several
parts of the country. Hie recruit-
ing is done mostly in the tri-state
area. The recruiters begin touring
from the northeast part of the
country|trom Virginia to New
Hampshire, and in the west all
the way to Detroit
i "It takes a lot more than what
one may think into making an
admission decision, official tran-
scripts, standardized test scores,
letters of recommendationfrom*
recruiters, alumni and faculty,
extra-curricular activities, high
school reputation, courses taken
sound. Our main goal is to match
the profile of the student to the
college and judge if there is a
mutual benefit between the two
parties. We do this by spending a
lot of time with the students and
5 thaf the college has a well de-g
the families and give them the
maximum input about the col-
lege.*' sa id Whel a n.
Addressing the issue of inter-
national students at Mercyhurst,
Whelan said that they are a big
asset to the college, but the barri-
ers to their attending the college
are too many, like financial aid
(most foreign students are not eli-
gible to apply for any kind of state
increasing standards of the col-
lege and grade inflation, Whelan
said that mis issue could be better
addressed by the Academic Dean.£j
However, personally he thinks
signed grading curve and that in-
creasing standards of the college
students»would place more de-|i
mand on the faculty. "As an a ium-$
nus of the^xollege, I felt chal^
lenged here academically be-^
cause of the coursesjl studied.
One can be challenged, if he/she
wishes to be." said Whelan.
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Campus Ministry Helps

Just So You Know Homeless Build Dream
ing inthesun. We were very-dose ish the 300 hour requirement, but
Madama Butterfly Performed By Gagan Surf
the person residing must put in at
Merciad News Editor to the beaches and did get a chance
This Friday and Sunday you will be able to experience the full least 100 hours of the sweat eq-
to visit them," said Garvey.
effects of the new Mary D'angelo Performing Arts Center in a fully uity. So, it is not a hand-out pro-
Bight Mercyhurst College stu- When asked about how Habi-
staged production of the very dramatic opera Madama Butterfly, gram, but an hands-up program,"
Louisa Jonason, soprano, will be featured as Madama Butterfly, dents spent the spring break build- tat for Humanity works, Garvey
ing shelters j for the homeless. "To said, 'There has to be a certain said Garvey.
and Frank Collura will concoct the production. Also featured will be Habitat for Humanity is now
two very special guests — Walter MacNeil, who has sung at the carry out the Lord's command.../' income bracket and a certa in num-
said Michele Garvey, Mercyhurst ber ofpeople living in the home to an international organization
Metropolitan Opera House, and Peter Light foot, who has sung at the which performs the same task of
New York City Opera. > Campus Ministry, qualify for getting a home from
Thisyis the second time that Habitat for Humanity. The ap- building homes for the poor and
Although the opera will be sung in Italian, sub-titles will be homeless in third world countries
projected above the opera stage, which will be the English transla- Campus Ministry has made the'v proximate figure for the upper
trip. This year the students went earning limit is $22,000 annually, like Mexico. The organization is
tion. now expanding its collegiate pro-
Tickets are available for Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.' and the lower limit is $16,000.
The students were Tom Bender, The homes are made available to gram and according to Garvey,
March 24 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $11.25, $9.40, $7.50, and Erie too will soon be a site for the
$5.65. To order tickets call ext 2364. David Dausey, Stacey Fitzpa trick, the poor at extremely reasonable
Amy Kovach, Brian McCarthy, rates. On an average, a home students to work. The South Caro-
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Emily Page, Nicole Putt, and would cost $80,000 and is made lina assignment is part of a na-
"Weird Romance" Returns to Campus! Kristin Schmidtfrerick. Michele's available to the resident for about tional project that will entail over
Two one act musicals of speculative fiction based on the books by husband, David G. Garvey and $36,000." . £ 5,700 studentsfrom275 colleges.
Alan Brennert and DavidiSpencer, will be presented by the their son, Joey, also accompanied'. Since the homes are funded by Garvey said, "I am so proud of
Mercyhurst theatre department for the second week in a row on the group for this humane cause. rel igious groups mostly, the house our students who gave up their
Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m., and Sunday at The students traveled over 700 is blessed in religious fashion. "It time'and money for this good
2:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre. For reservations call 824-2401. milesfromErie to Horry County S is very Christian-oriented. This cause. These days, it is asking a
in the vans provided by the col- does not imply that, other non- lot for the youth of today to spend
Films For Discussion Series Returns lege. The trip was sponsored by Christians are not welcome to their break helping others instead
Campus Ministry, an anonymous participate in the program," said of heading to the beaches. My
The popular "Films for Discussion" series, discontinued during
the construction ofthe Mary D'Angel o Performing Arts Center, will donor, Helen Mullen, Tops Garvey. only regret is that when the
resume, at the Center, beginning on March 26. The schedule is: Friendly Markets, and various The students from Mercyhurst weather in Erie perm its construc-
March 26 - The Secret of Roan Irtish directed by John Sayles. sma 11 organizations. A major con- were taken to Horry County only tion in summer, the students are
April 2 - Burnt by the Sun, directed by Nikita Mikha Ikov. struct ion company in Erie donated to build one foundation, but they gone."
April .9 -1 Am Cuba, directed by Coppola and Scorcese. work gloves to the students. The managed?to build two founda- The Mercyhurst students were
April 15 - Persuasion, directed by Roger Mitchell. students only had to pay $150 for tions in the short period of time.
featured on a CNN news broad-
April 23 - The Last Good Tune, directed by Bob Balaban. the trip, and part of this money The students also had the oppor- cast nationwide. *•
went into the construction costs. p
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tunity to meet and work with the Us
famines-who would reside* in the Putt, a senior at the college was
MAI ^Receives oyer 100,000 in Grants | The local churches at Myrtle pro-
houses when fully constructed. asked why she was on the project.
vided accommodations and break- She said, "Why not? I would rather
' The Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute has received a total of The first family is a single mother,
fast each day to the students who
$100,904 in grants for Geld work it will conduct this spring and. Veronica Belamiche with her be helping some one than lying
worked at the site. PepsiCo pro-
summer at one site in Texas, and three in Northwestern, Pennsylva- three year old son, James, and the on the beach." 'Bender, a sopho-
vided the students with snacks.
nia. MAI, under the direction of Dr. James Adovasio, has received second family will be$Ed'|and more |at the college said, "Oh
-Michelle Garvey said that it
a grant of $55,000 to complete thefinalreport on the archaeological Leanne Darey with their two Yeah! I am coming back next
was initially tough for everyone
research conducted at the site of the now defunct Super Conducting daughters, Jessica (7) and Sarah year." Fitzpatrick, a junior said
to deal with the technical compli-
Super Collider, near Dallas Texas. that she would gladly make the
cations in building the foundation (9).
kin addition, a grant of $9,663 was received for a preliminary study "Habitat for Humanity has a trip next year and that the trip was
of the houses, but her husband
of the site of a proposed new school at^Sommerheim'Park in thing called 'Sweat.Equity' and fulfilling for her.
and a local retired construction
Mill creek Township, i manager helped them get started. this means that any person who T h e housing that Habitat for
^MAI has also been awarded a grant of $17,500 for a second season The students also sold nails to gets the house must sweat and Humanity provides the hoi
of work at the Buckaloons site in Allegheny National Forest near raise money for the good cause, work at the site with the volun- gives dignity for the people. We
Warren Pennsylvania, and one for $18,741 for work at the Discov- i.e. anybody buying a nail would teers a certain number of hours in as a college look forward to such
ery Square complex between State and French Streets and East put the dollar in the bucket for order to get ownership of the a trip again in the future and go
Fourth and Fifth Streets in downtown Erie. the fund raisers. home. The present sweat equity is back to ensure that the founda-
"The weather was wonderful for 300 hours. Twofriendsof the tions of the homes built by us are
"Outstanding Women of Mercyhurst" and all the students loved work* expected resident can help to fin- strong," said Garvey.
This is the theme of a speech given by Dr. Richard Kubiak and
President William P. Garvey at a dinner in the Grotto on Wednes-
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If: anyone has- any ideas for tlfo© Send ori
day, March 27 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and available from
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Alice Edwards and Cass Shimck. Proceeds will benefit the Women's iPirojecit, or wants to W a part of ti© plamiim'
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jcomafrittee, ©all Joy or Eat© at ©xt»_2829_ J
Smaller Acts to Come! to Campus
Hy Dan HUHker 'The problem is not the amount Brownie Mary and Plato's Cave. raised in the MSG auction held troupe, will be on hand in the new
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Editor-in-Chief of money that we have to spend, it They brought in huge crowds at last Friday. All proceeds from the
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts
is the fact that we could not guar- Coffeehouse and are well liked," auction will go to the Mercy Cen-
Center on April 12.
Information about the big band antee these bands a crowd of more Junior rep Lisa Malinowski said. ter for Women.
The next event in line for the "This event is being put on for
for the Spring Activities weekend than 2,000 people. Most bands of In other MSG news, Vice Presi-
MSG fund raiser will be car bash- the students so that they will, be
was presented by Student Activi- this stature don't want to play in dent Tim Duble announced that
ing. This event will be held on able to get acquainted with the
ties Committee President Brian front of 1,000people. These bands the speeches by the MSG Execu-
April 1from11 a.m. until 4 p.m. new concert hall. SAC will have
Marshall at the March 18 meeting usually limit themselves to crowds tive board candidates will be held
outside Baldwin Hall. There is some cups to give away for the
of Mercyhurst Student Govern- of 3,500 and higher. in the Student Government Cham-
the possibility that Pepsi, Smith's event as well as some other larger
ment. Marshall noted how the Big The committee is now looking berslat 9:30 p.m.; on Sunday,
hot dogs, and Rocket 101 will be giveaway prizes," Cuffia said.
Band Committee has been work- toward getting a few smaller na- March 24. The elections for ex-
ing for months on the project but tional recording acts such as Uni- ecutive jboard members will be on hand for the event. | jjMichael Fuhrman approached
still has yet to sign a big band for versal Honey or Moxy Fruvous, held on April 2 and 3. Duble also Students will be able to take MSG about donating some money
the event and having some smaller local reminded all in attendance that turns smashing an old wrecked for the event. A motion was made
Offers were given to The Mighty bands like Brownie Mary and letters of intent to rujn for class car for charity. The cost of the to donate $ 1,000 for the event and
Mighty Bosstoncs,The Ramones, Plato's Cave open the show, representative positions will be event will be $1.00 for one minute a vote will be taken next week.
and the Tragically Hip, as well as "1 think that it would be an taken until midnight April 12, I of bashing. Senior rep Joy Dlugos said that
to many others, butfnone have excellent idea to have a few 1 MSG President Jessica Cuffia I President Cuffia also said that ideas are still being taken for the
signed to play at Mercyhurst • smaller bands come in like announced that $730.50 was Chicago City Limits, a comedy Senior Gift to the college.

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Nicole Ponstingle 1 in "The Mousetrap," "Lunatics at By Jason Ulery it very pleasant to listen to. This supposed to give the CD listener
A&EEditor Large** "Run for YourfWife,"
and many others. Did I mention
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band as a whole, and is not just
The recent popularity of bands frontman Ben Lee playing guitar
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ment outlet here in Erie? Well, I
have just the place for you. The
that he went to Mercyhurst? We 11,
that he did. He was a drama ma-
jor, when there was one. He left
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newest theater to hit town, called lian music scene. It has also re- cals, as was the case on Young
here in 1975 to lead this exciting monotony of the Pearl Jam-influ-
The Directors Circle Tlieatre, ceived a boost from the Big Day and Jaded. i-j
life. • enced Australian music scene.
definitely has a differentflairthan|§ Out, Australia's one-day equiva- b The album starts out very up-
The one question that I was Sorry, to all of you who actually §
some of the others in town. I re- 1 l e n t to Lollapalooza. Probably the beat with the track "Body Scrabs
dying "to ask him was, "Why like Silverchair. Anyway, if you :•:
best band to come out of this & Bizzos" which is a pop-punk

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cently met with* the founder and Erie?" It was beyond ^me why
scene, and probably the least heard treasure. "Boyfriendship" is a like this album you may want to :•:
director of the theater, Michael such an experienced actor would check out Ben Lee's solo effort :•:
Weiss, who had quite an earful to of, is the pop-punk* entourage, slower track, a love song of sorts,
want to come to this town and Grandpaw would . It features:::;
tell me. * |:J Noise Addict. This band was first which features some of the influ-
open a theater. To this he replied versions of Noise Addict songs •:•:
The best place for me to start is 8 discovered by Sonic^ Youth's ence that main songwriter*Lee
"Someone once told me that it ?•• that appeared on the previous EP :•:;
with their current production. The was better to be a big Gsh in a # Thurston Moore and later signed got from Liz Phair. The rest of the and other songs which Lee wrote •:•:
play is called "Siblings." It is a small pond, than to be a small fish S onto Mike Diamond's label.Grand album follows this pop-punk for-
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murder mystery that is in its-first in a big pond." It worked for me, p Royal, and released theirfirstEP, mula, with catchy guitar loops s
eastern run here in Erie. It is run- employs the same sound you g
although I don't see myself head- :•:• Young and Jaded, while still inn and sad love-song lyrics, which would find on a Noise Addict
ning through March 23, Thurs.- ing back here after graduation. •:• their early teens. a 1 mostj seem to contradict each : *

Sat. at 8 p.m., so you'd {better On a final note, he wanted me to I

The fou r-piece unit is back with '" other at times.
urge anyone to come and trv out. •:• their first full -length LP, Meet the
album.
look long
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have to say that I was very im-
Other catchyV songs include
••:• Real You . The songs definitely "Bezerk at arumbin," "My Pa--
as they are always looking for :••• have a different sound as the boys
thetic Friend," "Jerk," and "Exor-
the Real You but it
it. Albums don't sound like this
will be worth
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new actors and actresses. Also, §• have finally gotten through pu-a anymore, and the fact that these g
pressed with his accomplish- cism Babe." Listeners ofthe com-
The Directors Circle houses any :•:• berty and their voices are deeper. 1 guys are only teenagers makes •:•:
ments. He has been in a David pact disc get treated to the track
Lynch (of the Twin Peaks Fame)
art work that you may want to ft Other than that, the album has an
"Contractual Obligation" which
future releases look even better. s
display. And, if you want to help •&£._. Tvi/iigauvii "uivu
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out at the theater with scenery,
Comedy series called "On The
Air." He has been on "Days of
Our Lives," "China Beach" and
even had a part in "The^Naked
Gun Z W%$^: ,x : ]fp
etc., there may just be some col-
lege credit in it for you.
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He has also done his share of By James Hain decks the winner.
students pay only $6 on Thurs- that Brad Pitt (12 Monkeys) and
Merciad Movie Critic You want predictions? Here,
days. with apologies to the Vegas Tim Roth (RobRoy) haven't been
I taking the children of Academy

What Up
odd smakers, are my amateur opin-
? I On Monday, March 25,
ions: members hostage.
I Hollywood's equivalent of the Best Actress: Susan Sarandon.
I Super Bowl takes place. That's Best Supporting Actress: Mira After |four nominations, she's
I right, it's the 68th Annual Acad- Sorvino seems like a lock in this
I category for her role in Woody earned it, although Academy
Attention all aspiring poets! Some of the Mercyhurst | emy Awards, a .time for lots of members might be a little edgy
I Allen's Mighty Aphrodite, and I
The Dancers will be appearing I people with more money than still think she' s going to win, even about the controversial actress/
Poetry is awarding over j n the* Lake Erie Ballet | you '
1 1 ever see to get together and activist lecturing on spotted owls
congratulate each other for being though fans of Nixon's Joan Allen
The iii her acceptance speech.
Spring Show Extravaganza J so wonderful. This year, Whoopi have apparently started their own
Best Acton. Nicolas Cage, no
American on Sat., March 30. There | Goldberg will be hosting again, cult. The only other nominee with
a real chance is Kate Winslet for contest i |-
etry Contest is coming up wjj] be a mini performance It so don't expect any of those New Best Director: Since neither Ron
I York cab driver jokes that went Sense and Sensibility, although at
and the deadline is April 15, h e r e onjeampus on^March I 20, the Academy may figure she'll Howard (Apollo 13) nor Ang Lee
and there is no fee to enter. 29, at 3 p.m. in the Mary | over like iron balloons vat last (Sense and Sensibility) was no mi -
year's ceremony. have plenty more chances.
Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13) and nated, expect the prize to go to
Then _ _ ^ _ R D'Angelo Performing Arts | Yes, Dave's out, Whoopi's in; Mel Gibson for his hack-and-slash
than 20 lines and your name Center. I Expect some pointed comments Mare Winningham (Georgia)
I epic Brayeheart. The Academy
should probably get to work on
and address need to be typed I on this year's Oscar controversy, their "it's a thrill just to be nomi- loves to honor actors for direct i ng
at the top of the poem. Send * _•§ I namely, the shameful lack of mi- (Robert Redford, Warren Beatty,
1 norities among the nominees. This nated" smiles. Kevin Costner and Clint
all entries to The National I year there^is only one African- Best Supporting Actor: A com-
Eastwood have all wonfor direct-
Library of Poetry, 11419 $ j petitive race, though all the com-
I American among the 166 nomi- petition is between< Ed Harris ing, but never acting).
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tech crews. Hev. Jesse Jackson (Apollo 13) and Kevin. Spacey
704-1987,. Owings Mills, 1 Unlike
I plans to picket the awards. Acad- (The Usual Suspects).)Harris no definite favorite in this cat- the last few years, there is
MD. 21117. i seems to be the favorite, but I'm
I emy officials dismiss the charge going to pick Kevin Spacey, for egory. I'm going with Braveheart
I of racism as "ludicrous," but you because it's the kind of big-bud-
There is a new showing or I do have to wonder. One out of three reasons: 1. His has a more , get spectacle that the voters love,
20 posters and prints'by I complex performance. 2. The
I 166? | Usual Suspects has a zombie-like
but I wouldn't be surprised to see
Stanley Mouse, Alton I Most of the nominees are ex- any of the other four nominees
I pected to show up,-except for following in Hollywood, and 3. (Apollo 13$ Babe, The Postman
Kelley, and various other I Best * Actor nominee Massimo He gave great performances in and Sense and Sensibility) take
artists and illustratorscalled I four 1995 films and the Academy
I Troisi, who has a really good ex- will want to give him something. the top prize.
"A Glimpse of Rock and i cuse—he's dead. Don't be sur- The wild card in this race is James Well, there you have it Tune in
Roll." There is free admis- i prised if Hollywood leper Sean Cromwell for his dignified per- to the Oscars on Monday to see
sion to thelFrame Gallery i ^Pe nn is a no-show, and if he does
i show up; don't be surprised if he formance as Farmer Hoggett in bow hideously wrong I actually
Shop, which is inside in Erie I Babe,fitthere*s$ going to be a was. Just don' t bother me about i t |j
Art Museum. Formore in-
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Integration
Thinking back to my first trip to we haven't been!trying. We've
By Nick Krayger d
By Dan Hilfikerf f I Merciad Columnist the voting booths at the ripe age been doing it! Why stop the mad-
uEditor-in-Chief "f. of eighteen, I couldn' t see pas t the ness now?
I can't say that 1 am into the whole "gay agenda" in the elec- There are so many things that I
It seems like every winter there comes a time where we all get a politics of what happens during a tion. Clinton sounded pretty good could never understand. Like, this
mild case of cabin fever and get this urge to pack up our belongings presidential election. Unlikefa about it, and that was my main past Christmas, my brother and
and head away for a little bit My little bit offreedomfromthe daily political scientist, or at least my concern at the time. He was on his girlfriend moved back to Phila-
r» rigors of Mercy hurst came over this past weekend with the annual understanding of a political sci- MTV. He seemed like he wanted delphia from their home in Ken-
Merciad trip to New York City. The reasons for the trip are So that entist, I look at the issues that to do stuff for young Americans. * tucky. His girlfriend, who was
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-all of us here at the Merciad who go along for the ride can attend a concern me most and find a can- This may all sound like pathetic & pregnant,- went to**have an ultra
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college media convention. I have been to many conventions in my 'M, rationalizations for voting for a ' sound done to see how the baby
didate who has a good plan for the '
I life and this was just like all others, so I will spare you all the gritty person, but remember that I am was doing. It turned out that the
future regarding those issues.
details. part of the ONE PERCENT of all |l fetus was dead, and Krissy would
Maybe this is how ^ all peopler
This was not the first time that I had setfootin New York City, but people in the world who is for- need to have a procedure done to
choose whom they are going to vote
lit was one of the most memorable for me because of the fact that the for. Maybe people Hook to see mally educated. If this is how I remove it, >
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who has the nicest suit. I wouldn't make'j-my choice for President, But, since her health insurance
night before our arrival, while we all were driving through the night,
know. I'm your typical uninformed imagine what others do! was through jthe state of Ken-
. a New York City policeman was shot in the neck and killed during
American. I never took the time Anyway, I have grown up. I j tucky, and since it had not been
an altercation in the Bronx.
to ask. r£ worry about my health coverage transferred over yet,fthe doctor
A few days later, another of New York's finest killed himself
while he was in a local tavern enjoying a few drinks with his While I was home over break, I now, since my mother lost her told her to "go home until you can
["friends. The officer said that he was suffering from a great deal of was sitting in my brother's Irving job. I think about the impl ications come up with the money." Yeah,
stress in his life.' * room talking with his grand- of living in a country where edu- he, another WHITE MAN, had a
Aren't we all suffering from a great deal of stress in our busy lives? mother-in-law. The woman is cated people feel the need to make great code of ethics going on. Go
Fl mean, I would not kill mysel fbecause Ihad a great deal of stressors sharper than you would expect, my decisions for me about what home honey, even though you are
around me. One question that has been burning a hole in my head for considering she is in her eighties. type of music or movies are ac- completely traumatized over the
the past few days has been whether it is that much more stressful She brought up the Presidential ceptable, when my children death of your baby. Make some
living and working in a place like New York City every day than election and commented on what should pray and who my children * cash while you carry around this
right here in Erie, Pa. % a "great American" Pat Buchanan should pray to. dead baby. Then come back and
•Maybe the officer who killed himself did so because he found out is. I was flipping through TV the we'll take !it out when you've
about his fellow officer who was killed a few nights beforehand and Now, as I said, before anyone other day and saw a show about a saved up enough. It's sickening.
realized that he could no longer take the punishment of his occupa- marches off toher/his computer to town where in-school prayer has The whole system of health care
tion. Dealing with the many low lifes that inhabit the streets is not retort with an angry commentary, been legal ized. On one side of the is sickening.^?
the most glamorous and uplifting of jobs after all. Maybe he just I don't claim to be an expert on £ stage was this BIG WHITEMAN %$ And it's not just the health care
suffered from a great deal of internal personal strife that he could not contemporary politics. I do claim **? in hisffittj r^CJkSUIT^uilift W system that needs to be reforrned:^
properly resolve on his own. Who knows? 4 f to know a little bit about the is- BIG AMERICAN FLAG. On the Look at the educational system.
I do not think that I would be able to live in a city like New York su es fa cing America ns today. And other side was a woman and her Do you know anything aboutl
City because there is never a place where a person can get away from from whatfl understand, Pat 10-year-old son, who, apparently, Head Start? It is a program which!
all of the noises of urban living. The constant traffic, the never Buchanan? is a racist, elitist, were of a divergent religious de- provides Early Intervention ser-|
ending construction, and the smog and pollution all would be too homophobe. | nomination than BOSS HOG on vices to economically challenged
much for me to handle, especially since I grew up in a very rural If you want a white supremacist the other side of the stage.jAll children of poverty, so they can
neighborhood. gay basher in the White House, I they wanted was for the prayers learn social and educational skills
f I suppose there are many people out there who live for the action urge you to go vote for "this great being said in school*to be op- through the public school system
and the excitement that a major city like New York can offer. Those American," whose ignorance has tional. All Boss Hog wanted was to make them more competitive
types of people probably thrive on that kind of atmosphere. I will not been matched, in my opinion, for this kid to. change a whole when they rea ch school age. Well,!]
admit, it is a great city, one in which there is always something to do, since Ronald Reagan, who,I re- system of beliefs that he had been the program was almost cutagain.
legal or not There is an ever-present feeling of excitement in the air, call, was once referred to in this raised around while sitting in one Although there is statistical evi-
but for me, there is also a constant feeling of tension surrounding me. very newspaper as a "great man". of (as the MAN with the power dence that shows that this pro-
My uncle has lived his entire life on Manhattan Island. He is one I must admit, like it or not, that said) "my classrooms." Oh boy! gram works, the government
person who would never leave. His roots are there and he doesn't I too was part of the majority who What an elementary concept! almost cut off funding because
know another environment. Even so, he still finds time to vacation voted for good old Billy Boy in I mean, haven't we, Americans, there is "not enough money in
with his family in New Jersey or elsewhere because even he will the last election. I don't know if since the WHITE man landed on the budget for it." That's appaling.
admit that big city life is awfully consuming. He told me that there that was a good decision or not, this continent, been trying to force What would the government
are a great many people who commute from as,far away as but Hillary sure has done a whole our beliefs, customs, traditions like to see in 10 years, a flood of
Philadelphia to work in New York City every day. That is an awfully hell of a lot hasn't she? and cul ture on to others? I 'm sorry, teenagers who \ y
long trip every day to andfromwork, trading one urban jungle for see Food for Thought p. 5
another. I personally don't think that having a good job in New York
City is worth a commute from as far away as Philadelphia. The Merciad
There are other traits about New York that set it apartfromcities
like Erie aside from its sheer size. The tremendous immigrant
VOL. 69 NO. 18 March 21, 1996
population that inhabits that city makes it hard for the average | Merciad Editors
American like me to even converse with the people on the street, an Hilfiker Editor-in-Chief Nicole Pons tingle A&E Editor
much less the storeowners. There are even sections in Spanish ohn Murphy Sports Editor Marc Johnston Advertising
Harlem and Chinatown where the street signs and billboards are not aganSuri News Editor .t Megan Circle Copy Editor
written in English. Some don't even have English sub-titles. Wei Jessica Russell Features Editor Jerry Trambley Advisor
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don't have that problem here in Erie, Pa.

You can't even go into Central Park at night in New York because*]
there are so many transients and homeless there that the chances of Merciad Staff
being beaten or mugged are too high. You always have to keep yourf ] evin Segedi Bridget Anderson Jean McFeely
wits about you and be careful of who you talk to, you never know^ e Ann Kelly Mike Lorenz Scott Williamson
what their motives might be. • *r * w$ ick Krayger , Mamie Jasinski Stephen Nolan
cott Vance James Ha in Brad Rybczynski
When you look at all of the characteristics and traits of a city like|
Jason Ulery Jamz Porzio
New York, it is no wonder that that policeman decided to take his
own life. I can't say that that was the most noble of ways to exit this The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercy hurst College, Box 161,
earth, but I can see the motivation in his actions.! 501 E. 38th St., Erie. Pa., 16546. Phone 824-2376^1
I don't mean to bash on New York like this because I truly love
vjsiting that great city. This past weekend was the fourth time I have The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor.
visited there and I have to say that, all negative aspects aside, I had
a great time in the Big Apple. My point is that next time you start
bashing little old Erie, Pa. think of all the things that you are grateful The Merciad's editorial, opinion is determined by the Editorial Boardwith the Editor-in-Chief I
for beforehand. You'd be surprised at all the things this city has to holding final responsibility. The opinions expressed in The Merciad are not necessarily those of
offer. t " $&W 3 f l %< The Merciad, its staff or Mercy hurst College. | | W

v. * »
March 21,1996
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* a a . • ._ M . « * « . « ^» •
• • - S' V . - . Y ,
By Chris Wloch
Secretary, Minority Student
Union y •'»
Last Thursday evening, at 7:30
p.m., in Sullivan Hall, the
Mercyhurst Department of Phi-
losophy and Religious Studies
sponsored the 4th Annual Romero ww allypstudents in Hodemy's class
Lecture which commemorates top ^ are required to see a number of
martyrdom of Salvadoran Arch-
bishop Oscars Romero, assassi-
nated in the middle of Mass on
March 24,* 1980. Featured as
speaker this year was Catholic
activist Robert Hoderny who ad-
dressed the topic of 'Teaching
the Next Generation to Care.
Mr. Hoderny teaches a class
called "Social Justice: Living in
Times of Crises" at Archbishop
Carroll High, an all Black Catho-
lic school in Northeast Washing-
ton, D.C. where he has taught for
the past 21 years. Before closing
with an edited vl5-minute film
version ofhis students'finalexam,
Hoderny gave an optimistic and
impassioned speech about the
need for young people today to/ "socially conscious parents" for
become involved in compassion-
ate action on behalf of those Jess* lic social teaching put into prac-
fortunate^ tjwtot Utot • $«&$ m&&i*
Hoderny began his talk by af-£ him the urgent need to fight
firmingithat "if you care about
these issues in the age of Gingrich tion.
and Buchanan, it's important to
To all faculty, staff, and ad minis
tration:
We would like to apologize if
the invitation for the Heroine
Luncheon was offensive to any-
one. We recognize and respect
your criticism. The purpose of the
luncheon is to recognize how
Mercyhurst women have respon-
sibly and creatively dealt with the
many issues that women face. Our
cont. from p. 4
never learned socialization and
therefore* have become socio-
paths, committing crimes, being
thrown in jail, and then spending
the government funds that way?
Come on, wake up!
We have money for bombs in
the budget. I don't see Bill and
Hill driving around in used Fords
to and! from the White House.
Think about that for a second too.
Justhhe implications that one
could infer when thinking about a
country, a "melting pot," so to
speak, that centers ourselves
around this WHITE house. Yeah,
you literalists will say that itfis
called the White Housebecause it
IS white.^And I will agree with
you. But the White House in con-
trol ofAmerica goes farbeyound
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THE MERCIAD PAGE 5
. . f•v*a« a• . •. •«a
Archbishop Romero Remembered
know* that you're never alone." ence in Vietnam as one of the Pletely unacceptable." In one of savingsfromthese tax breaks for
He then proceeded to flip through catalysts which sparked his com- my classes the morning of the the middle class will be enough
the textbook he has created espe- mitment to the poor and oppressed | . speech, we 'd been discussing the for every^American family ."to .
cially for his course which tin- in his own country. After seeing & plight of homeless people. Sev- buy an extra pizza a week."
eludes dozens of newspaper and the impoverished conditions and eral people brought up a couple of . The last three issues were the
magazine articles which he's com- horrible suffering that many of stereotypes and exceptions to the focus of the brief slide show at the
piled oyer many years. Addition- the Vietnamese people, had to rule about people who live on the end ofthe program which included
endure during the war, Hoderny streets which really disturbed me scenes ofthe AIDS Quilt and Viet-
chose to work towards the cause because they actually believed that nam War Memorial in Washing-
films including "I am a Promise" of justice and peace upon return- they were true. For example, that ton as well as a poster which stated
about a n inner city school in Phila- ing home. homeless people are just lazy that there a re 20,000 annual deaths
delphia and j?f Simple Justice" Another influence on Hoderny's bums (i.e., they could get jobs if caused by ^handguns. jHoderny
about the late Supreme Court Jus- development was the Rev. Dr. they really wanted to) or are even asserted that he believes he will .
tice Thurgood Marshall. Martin Luther King Jr. Five years livin' large (someone supposedly live to see gun control success-
Hoderny also read excerpts from after King's death Hoderny saw a made around $60-70,000 one year fully enforced in his life time.
seven essays by different students movie about the life of the great by begging for loose change from Throughout his speech,
which related their various reac-
>>
civil rights leader which changed really generous.strangers). The Hoderny implicitly stressed the
tions to the class and their experi- him permanently. For Hoderny, reality is that homeless people are need for constant conversion and
ences during the service hours thisfilmopened up "a new way of social outcasts who are more of- an active involvement with the •
they'd completed at a local soup believing in God and human be- ten than not neglected and scorned poor and oppressed which moves
kitchen. One of the essays in par- ings." Ever since then, he has by our society which often tends beyond mere giving money to
ticular, by a senior named Anto- described himself as "ultimately to turn the other way and pretend charity. We need to recognize the
*
nio, had a great 1 ine, : "Go ahead a hopeful person who believes that there simply is no problem at faces of marginalized people in
and take it out on me: I will be a that his side is gonna win." || all. H our world and be willing to make
shock absorber for your pain." In the course* of his speech, f. Consequently, Hoderny feels contact with those who are
•A native, of Erie, Hoderny at- Hoderny identifiedfiveproblems that homeless people need "care, shunned by society so that we can
tended Cathedral Prep and which, although he doesn't claim guidance, support" and ought to begin to end the suffering. Like
Gannon. He gives credit to his to have answers for, nevertheless, be]treated with the dignity that Oscar Romero, who "started out
demand some kind of action on .every human being deserves. He as ajjpious^religious type," but
being real life examples ofCatho- our part. These are: 1) called for those present that night ended up "concerned with how to
homelcssncss, 2) wretched pov- tofightagainst the poverty in the feed everybody," we should work
S.
fif erty, S)guns, 4) AIDS, and 5).wa£ homes and schools in our neigh- to live out our beliefs and convic-
and violence. borhoods and to oppose the fed- tions in a way which responsibly
against prejudice and discrimina- Hoderny feels that the fact these eral budget cuts in the areas of acknowledges the positive
first two problems even exist at government. social programs. changes we are able to bring about
Hoderny also cited his experi- all in the United States is "corn- Hoderny asserted that the annual Sin our communities.
Sincere Apologies
intention in all activities planned
is not to {publicize a particular
ideology, but simply to encour-
age thoughtful conversation about
gender issues.
i THERE WUL
_ if
Sincerely,
A SLIDE SHOW A
All those working to
Celebrate Women
SENIOR DINNER DANCE
YOU WANT TO SEE
•
Food For Thought
the pearly white gates surround-
ELF AND YOdR FRIENDS
ing it And the White House that
we both refer to is very different
I could go on for pages. I guess
SHOW,
I just cannot comprehend how the V
richest country in the world can
afford to push uneducated chil-
PHOTOS TO
dren through the educational sys-
tem because "it costs too much to
keep them back." I don't under- KATIE McGLYNN-
stand how we, as educated people
with any grasp on reality, could
sit here and say that the|United THERESA SCHROECK- SOX%
States is not grounded on a pillar
of racism that permeates every
institution. ,
These are the things that will
sadden me as I approach the vot-
ing booth and pray for change in
the next four years.«
What will sadden you?
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By Jessica Russell
Merciad Features Editor
% m also still very interested in
comic books. I still read them to keep
in touch with my child within," Ke I ly
til 9,

Roommates!
While signing upformath classes
this year, many people may have no-
said.
When looking to the future Kelly
said, "My goals for the future include
?£
TO LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER * a

ticed a new teacher in the department.

Patrick Kelly, a native of Erie is new
in the mathematics department this
finishing my Ph.D. and to continue to
teach at a college level, specifically
(or at least until the end of the year)
year. * S
Kelly received his undergrade de-
math but computers as well.
"As far as staying at Mercyhurst, I.
would be absolutly est a tic about it. I
§ I March 21st] I
gree at Gannon in mathematics and
was working on his Ph. D. at the
Uni versi ty of Pittsburgh when he was
love it here. I find that the more I take
in, the more I'm taken in. I can't get
Baldwin Main Lobby
picked to come to Mercyhurst.
Kelly teaches both mathematics and
computers here at the college. I ' m
enough of it. Almost every experi-
ence I' ve had so far this year has been
a good one," said Kelly.
} Ij 18:00p.m.. }.. . "'I .
primarily mathematics but comput- "There were a few factors that at-
ers have always been a hobby of tracted me to Mercyhurst. First, it's
mine," he said. near my family, which I love. Also
Other hobbies of his include play- it's a small college which I believe 'Attention Juniors and Seniors! If you are a I
some of the students don't realize as
ing soccer and volleyball. "Family is
also a big interest of mine. I'm not a good thing. You're not lost in the Ijunior planning to graduate in 1997 or a • * *

crowd as you are at the bigger

married yet but my immediate-fam-
universites. It's a shame. So being a • senior expecting to graduate ]in May who •
ily, my parents and sisters, live nearby.
small college attracted me as well as •has not completed the Writing Proficiency *
T m a big movie buff too. I can't being a Catholic college. The attitude
• *

give a favorite though. I ask my stu-

dents almost every term "What is
at Mercyhurst was also a big attrac-
tion. Mercyhurst really cares. It cares
I Exam, you must do so. The exam isibeing I aBf

your favor|te movie?.' and then I have

to make the confession that I don't for its students, it cares for their growth I held on Apriim from 3-6 p.m. and Sat,.
and it cares for education. Itfitsmy
have a favorite movie. Arnold
v, mentality," be said.
•April 13from9 a.m.-12 p.m. Report to the •
Schwartzenegger movies are my fa-
vorite, The Terminator I think is the "I believe that you are always grow-
ing. I see this whole experience for
"lobby of Zurn at least 15 minutes before the • . a t

best. I like the Star Wars trilogy as JET

lexam^For. info, contact John Coleman at I
. ~I Bj a

me as my chance to grow/* ~Kelly U&Ol'

well. The whole story> line is just
interesting. * v said.
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Look Laker Days

By John Murphy most intimidating player on the a Laker shirt.. He had five sacks tion that's present in the game/ 1
and I think its going to continue
Merciad Sports Editor Laker squad." Nonetheless, this and was second on the team in said Fa ilia. "I'll miss Saturday's Kimball has built up a solid pro-
running back's hard work and tackling. J most, the games, the preparation- gram.'' }t
With a combined height and determination will be missed by Linebackers Jay Connizzo, Ja- what am.I supposed to do on & "All in all, you couldn't ask for
1 Saturday's now?" asked Kirby. a better set ofcoaches," sa id Kirby.
weight of 91 7", 3,135 lbs., they his team. son Kirby, Pat Klingensmith and
are a formidable bunch. They are Wide receivers Todd MelG and Andy Naas along with defensive "Now 1*11 be watching football "They put their he arts and souls
the 1995 graduating seniors from Anthony Skarote will be two tar- back Jeff Monreal complete a list games and no matter how worked into this program."
the Lakers football team. Over gets that.junior quarterback Matt of graduating defenders that made up I'll get, I won't be able to wade
the past year this group of dedi- Golga will certainly^ miss nexjt the Laker defense look impen- in there and get stuck into the
cated players made a major con- year. Melfi led the Lasers in re* etrable at times during this year. action like I'm used to," said Peck. |"These guys were caught in a
tribution to earning the best sea- ceiving in 1994 and returned this "One memory I'll have is of coaching change, and usually be-
sonal record for the football team year to repeat the same feat, while Peck putting me on my butt the cause of the turmoil associated
since 1985. scoring some spectacular touch- first day of practice,'' said Taylor. with this, you don't have a lot of
On Tuesday night, in the luxu- downs in the process. "In the four years I've been here success on the field. It gets frus-
rious surroundings of Hermann's Golga certainly can't be look- this is the best bunch of guys I've trating, time is running out and
Cafe," this reporter got together ing forward to the loss of such had the pleasure ofplaying with," you want to put it together before
with some of those seniors to talk linemen giants as Chris Vlasic, said Taylor, "weJail get along "We went 7-3 this season and you leave," said Kimball. "Ithap-
about their careers at the Hurst Dave Priebe and Mike Peck. great, we're sort of like a family." we were told we'd get a bid to our pened for these guy s because they
and what it meant to be a Laker. Vlasic, who served as a captain These words of unity were ech- conference bowl game. The believed, they made it happen,"
and a center in 1995, transferred oed by Taylor's teammates. "I've league officials lied to us," said he said.
to Mercy hurst from Boston Uni- learned that the friendships you Peck. "In the end it came down to "They hung through some
f politics and it leaves a little bit of stormy weather during their
versity. The big man from have oh thefieldand among your
Ambridge, led a very strong of- teammates are things that are very a bittersweet taste in the mouth sophomore and junior years. Its a
M«f 1995 will hardly be a joy-
ous occasion for coach Joe fensive line unit for the Lakers. important," said Peck. "The team about the season. I have no doubt tribute to the type of guys they
Dependable tight-end Dave camaraderie, the friendships, the had we got the bid, we would are, they've got it all physically,
Kimball. While no doubt happy
to see his players getting their Priebe is another player whom bonds, all of these things, they have come back wearing champi- but, they've also got it mentally.
degrees, he won't be looking for- the offense will miss. & become apart of you and its going onships rings, this team was that They have great attitudes and were
good," said Peck. ^ the leaders ofa young team," said
ward to being without their valu- On the defensive side of the $ to seem weird being away from
able services on the football field. ball, there are going to be some it," said Kirby. | "Hopefully next year there will Kimball. "Hopefully their ex-
serious gaps that will need to be "Beating Gannon is a definite be'more support and acknowl- ample will have an effect pn the
Running back Craig Woodard edgment for the team among the guys who follow."
will be an explosive weapon gone filled as a number of prominent highlight for us," said Taylor.
figures finish their careers this "The highlight of my career was student body and the administra-
from the Laker attack. Woodard tion," said Taylor. "Maybe the
battled back after injuries this year r year. Senior linemen Rob Taylor,1 £ this year,' said Peck, "we hadn't school will give the players some "Your life span is short in this
to produce the kmcf of fofM'thdt^ > (^HsPrirdaVer^andDave Pelaia HI anyVbetter athletes than in previ- * t

better help in financial aid,"he game compared to other sports,"

marked his freshman year in were all essential elements in a ous years, but, we were a tighter
group of guys, we all played hard said, "this is the only way you can said Peck. "Most of us are not big
which he ran for 1,166 yards and very strong defensive line for the
build up a really quality program." enough, strong enough or fast
s
eight touchdowns. At 5 10" and Lakers. Taylor's role as a captain for each other."
I'll miss the physical competi-
«T» "The student body should get enough to make it into the pros."
160 lbs., Chris Dicola is not the inspired him to his best season in
more active in supporting sports "Many of us could go and
in general, but especially foot- maybe play in Europe, but after
ball. A group of 100 to 110 guys so many years in football it's time
is a sizable proportion of the stu- to go out and make our marks in
dent body in a small college like the world in careers we've cho-
TO BENEFIT this," said Taylor.f ,* r sen," said Peck. An HRIM major,
Peck hopes to pursue a career in
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throughi more downs than ups, a company, playingfor a team, its
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Entry forms for the Men's Single Elimination and Women's Double From L to R...Laker netters Ml Vance, Vyom Bhuta and Marcus Muenck posing in the Florida sun. Bhuta was
Elimination softball tournament are also available at the MAC. 10 teams * the only one of the three who had a win this weekend as the team lost its unbeaten run to Eastern Michigan.
with 11 member rosters are to be entered into the tournament which will f

Tennis in GLIAC Game

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commence play after Easter break.

For details contact coach Paul Demyanovich at ext. 2221.
By Scott Vance
All Clogged Up By the Weather •
Merciad Sports Writer
Team Captain Daeschner said,
"The whole team felt like we
to improve their overall record to
5-l|this weekend as they enter-
This past week both the men's baseball and women's softball teams k should have won, but because of tain localrivalsEdinboro Univer-
had their scheduled games called off due to bad weather conditions. * i The Lakers' Men's Tennis sickness of key players in key sity on Friday at 6 p.m. at.the
The Lakers' baseball squad traveled all the way to North Carolina only I Team's unbeaten run has come to positions, we were unable to win. Westwood Racquet and Fitness
to learn oh their arrival that inclement weather had spoiled any chances A and end. The whole experience does tell us Center.
of the scheduled games going ahead. The Lakers returned home without f The Hurst was defeated last Fri- that we will have a very tough The Hurst will be back to full
swinging a bat. Coming off a very successful 6-1 spring break in Florida, k day night by'jja strong Eastern time in the GLIAC (Great Lakes strength for their encounter with
coach Joe Jprdano's men are itching to get into regular season action. Michigan team. The Hurst lost by Intercollegiate Association Con- the Scots.
The Lady Lakers softball team was scheduled to travel Indiana, Pa., { a score of 5-2, with wins coming ference) this year, and it will be a "This is a game that I would be
over the weekend, but the doubleheader was called, off due <to an k from Vyom Bhuta and Kevin lot tougher than the Eastern Divi- very disappointed % if i we lost,"
unplayable field. Mercyhurst currently holds a 4-5 record. k *" Daeschner. It was a match played sion we were in last year." Captain Daeschner said. %£
where the Laker players weren't The Hurst is currently 4-1 this
Entry forms are available at the student union desk and at the MAC * at their strongest year and the pi ayers say they hope
training room. } T|

Enjoying The Madness Developing North

left, the Big East is well repre- By Patrick Gould around. After several consecu- is a branch campus designed to
By Dave Perry Merciad Sports Editor prepare and enhance the students
Merciad Sports Columnist sented with UCONN, Syracuse, %
tive] losing seasons Young as-
and Georgetown while the Atlan- sumed control and led them to a not only academically, but also
Mercyhurst College Director championship within two seasons. athletically. However, they are
March Madness is finally upon tic Coast Conference has strong
of Athletics, Pete Russo, recently Young, over his seven year coach- not directly affiliated with the
us. I have to admit that besides the contenders in Georgia Tech and
announced that Joe Jordano will ing stint at North East High main campus programs. The idea
Super Bowl, this is the ultimate in Wake Forest Then there is the
assume the position of Assistant School, amassed a gaudy 140-37 is to help the | students be well
the world of sports. Besides the intimidating presence of UMASS,
EH rector of Athletics for the North record. Young is currently aPhysi- prepared for their own future."
excitement of 64 teams vying for Kansas, and Kentucky.
With all these teams, how does East campus. Jordano is the head cal Education Instructor at North said Jordano. "This is a
the national title, the NCAA tour-
coach of the Mercyhurst baseball East High School. beautiful cam pus and it has
nament provides the single big- one pick a winner? To find the
4 team and will continue that role in The soccer-teams will be a tremendous amount ofgrowth
gest excuse to skip classes on answer, I had no choice but to
addition to his new responsibili- coached by\ Greigf Waddell. potential.''said Jordano of the
Thursdays and Fridays. After all, consult the foremost basketball
who would rather be sitting in the knowledgeable *!mind of
ties. I Waddell was the senior captain of facilities of North East|
Jordano is the winningest this year's Mercyhurst Men's The Philip D. Hirrtzel base-
classroom listening to some pro- Mercyhurst: Jim Thomas. He said
coach in Mercyhurst history, Soccer team, which made an ex- ballfieldand a newly constructed
fessor ramble on about some that the Final Four picks would
boasting an incredible 206-102-1 citing final four appearance to softballfieldwill be the site of all
theory when one could be tuning unquestionably include: Cincin-
record on the diamond, and ranks finish their season. Greig hails Mercyhurst and branch campus
in to Jim Nantz and Dick Vitale nati, Kansas, Georgetown, and
Kentucky. When 51 asked who in the top 15 among all. Division from Glasgow, Scotland and is games. North East is also slated to
on CBS? II coaches for winning percent- begin breaking ground for the new
Well, that's just what I and a would go all the way, Jim said expected to bring his vast knowl^
age. He holds a bachelor's degree edge of the game;to the North soccerfield,which will beforthe
good portion of the Mercyhurst that it has to be Georgetown. from Westminster College and exclusive use of the North East
Campus (if not the entire coun- Amazingly, I agree with this. If East athletes.J Greig currently
earned his M.Ed, in Athletic Ad- coaches the Erie Sinkers at the teams, .{j ^
try) did last week. I'll say that the Allan Iverson continues his red- ministration from Slippery Rock "Dr Garvey, Mr.*Russo and
Grst two rounds did provide some hot play, Othella Harringten steps Family First Sports Park, and he
University. He was a natural also holds the coveted-English myself, along with the adminis-
memorable moments. The'best up inside, and Coach Thompson choice \ for this new position at tration of North East are really
Football Association badge of
was, without doubt, the emotional continues to wear the towel on his North East. committed to make the athletic
upset win of Pete Carril's right shoulder and not his left, I'd t
coaching.
North East, a sub-division of The baseball tcam*will be program\ mirror what we have
Princeton team against the de- say the Hoy as have a good chance. strived to create here at
fending national champion UCLA Mercyhurst, will begin the next coached by \ Joel Dumpkowski,
year's camping with six teams: while the softball team will be led Mercyhurst, a program that oper-
Bruins. Pete Carril said good-bye ates with dignity and class, where
to the basketball world after 29 both men's and women's basket- by Amy Weaver. Both coaches
ball and soccer as well as baseball have impressive backgrounds and our specific goal is to educate the
years, but not before collecting students and give them the tools
and softball. The men's basket- will be expected to create strong
victory 525. Other surprises in- necessary to succeed in today's-
ball team will be coached by Jim programs at North East. The head
cluded Boston College disposing women's basketba 11 coach has not world." said Jordano of his ex-
Young, the former head coach of
of perennial tournament power pectations at North East.
the North East High School boy's yet been named, but applications
Indiana in the 1st round and the
team. Young had taken over the are currently being reviewed.
2nd round thrashing of "North faltering boys of North East and "This is not a feeder system, as
Carolina by Texas Tech. immediately turned their fortunes it may appear to some. North East
Looking forward to the Sweet
Sixteen, there should be more
exciting matchups. Of the teams