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McGovern by Tom Heberle
Assistant Editor
The presidential election of 1972 promises to be a very curious
spectacle indeed. Richard Nixon is predicted to win by a landslide
margin. The latest polls show him as having 59 per cent of the vote
compared to 36 per cent. Logically, you begin to Swonder why
McGovern only has 36 per cent of the popular vote so far, because
his positions are not as spurious and nebulous as Nixon's are. For
instance, why did Nixon wait until two weeks before the election tc
disclose his secret talks about peace in Vietnam? Is it because h€
felt people would say, "At least he tried," or "He finally brought
peace to Vietnam"? Either way, he feels he has won popular
support through his ingenious scheme. Also, why hasn't Nixon come
out either one way or the other in reference to the Watergate affair?
Does Nixon condone campaign bugging and snooping? Does Nixon
respect the rights and privileges of private citizens? ^^
Now lookjjat the differences in the platforms of|the two can
didates.-Nixon advocates internationalism, he demands "that we
reject the policies of those who whine and whimper about our
frustrations and call on us to turn inward." This is an obvious in
ferenee to George McGovern who advocates a redirection of in-
terests back to the American people and out of the rice paddies of
Vietnam. Nixon opposes amnesty on the grounds that they deserted
their country. McGovern follows in the footsteps of Abraham
Lincoln and every other American president, who after every war
did grant amnesty to all conscientious objectors who did not want to
serve because of strong moral objections. Nixon talks of curbing
inflation, but he hasn't done it. Prices are soaring and yet wages are
frozen. Nixon promises an end to crime in the streets, he does this
by enacting stiffer laws against the accused. Instead of going to the
heart of the problem-the- ghetto, the school, and trying to do
something about that. Nixon feels users of drugs should be punished
as much as pushers. McGovern feels that Nixon has once again
avoided the hard-core problem of drugs/ McGovern believes'in
November 1st
stiffer penalties for pushers of hard drugs and liberalization, not
legalization of marijuana. M § | p. |
Uemployment has risen in this country from three million to five
million since Nixon took office. McGovern believes that we should
withdraw our support from Kin^Thieu and redirect our interests to
RECYCLING DRIVE SET
finding jobs for our own people at home. by Janet N. Griffin
So in ending, on a point by point basis, (taking into consideration of comer through by disposing of as the notorious offenders. 9 9
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course that what McGovern says isn't necessarily what McGovern The Environmental Problems I
class invites you to a trash-in. them in the designated recep- Hesitate before you dispose of
is going to do, although you could Hook at his past senatorial tacles. cans, bottles, and papers. Save
record), considering various problems of the nation such as Viet- Beginning November l j | the
nam, inflation, jobs, drugs, amnesty, corruption, and foreign policy, campus will be invaded with them and dispose of them in the
it seems that George McGovern, the "prairie populist", should get colored bins for the collection of Not only will we be the cleanest designated bins, which will be
our endorsement. recyclable products. Each bin campus in the "north, south, east placed at easy access for
will be marked for either cans, or west", but we'll be helping to everyone. *
bottles, or bundled paper. We are create a healthier environment in If we all "pitch in" we will do
specifically in? search f of the future by recycling products our part in saving the earth. So
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NOVEfTlBER, 1972 Folk Singer
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"IF..." workshop 10 a.m. to 8:15p.m. 1J*8: 15 p. m. 1
Staff Writers: Pat Lyon b a y ^ j t o j ^ a ^ B o b Bearhart, Al Belovarac, 7:30 p.m.
Gary Bukowski, i, '" <T 5 p.m. 2 urn
Coffeehouse Ceramics Lab.
DARK 1 DARK 1
Staff: Terri Grzankowski, Tom Frank, Nancy Parks, Paul Doran, Student Union Little Theatre, Fall OF 1 OF 1
Carol Aico^Sophie Garel, Kathy Holmes, Cookie Cebula, Rosie £ Dance * Productduction. 8:15 i THE 1 THE 1
Schiava, Maureen Hunt, Marie Kanicki* Mary Griswold,-Cathy > Concert P-m. Dark of the MOON 1 MOON !
Stevenson, Gail Stevens, ± t \ Concert Featuring Moon
Cata Air Ape
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NOVEMBER 3, 1972 MERCYHURST COLLEGE PAGE 3
Letters To The Edit or MERCYHURST HERITAGE
Hello Miss American Pie!
After all of the "Bye! Bye!", I
am surprised to find you are still
around Mercyhurst. How can I
tell you are still there? Your face
all the resemblance to "formal
religion-temples, saints,
ritual...And once again the ladies
serve from the sidelines."
Ghost Of Egan Hall
is not to be seen in the Merciad. Women of Mercyhurst! Do you by Gary Bukowski
Your name is not under the know the accomplishments of the
headings of the Merciad articles, women who have gone before In the last few years there has For a long time afterwards wearing the ring the phone rang,
notfin the Line-up of editors. (See you? Have you read in the been a great growth in the some of the Sisters nervously and it was the boy's parents, who
Merciad, Oct. 13* and Oct.f 23). Merciad Gary Bukowski's ar- number of legends and tales, reported that they kept ^hearing told her that he had been killed in
Your name was not mentioned in ticles about the work of the many of which center around the noises and sighs in the Fourth an unusual type of automobile
the recent ? *'Athletics- Sisters in the early days of the O'Neil Chapel. Most of these Floor of Old Main and especially accident. The'^ horrified Igirl
Academe," debate Where, college? Have you heard about stories have little historical basis in the Tower.; Then one night an blamed his death on the ring and
then, are you? M these alumnae-Catherine in fact but legends apart of any older Sister entered the Chapel to quickly took it back to the Chapel.
g You are in your usual place, Durkin, llawyer? and Jane college's his tory. ^f say some prayers before rearing. Soon after she left college but the
aren't you? You are:jcheenng on Matjasko, physician, two of the So here is Mercyhurst's most As she walked in she noticed that story persisted that the ring was
the teams, coxie for the crew- few women who have made it in famous tale. The incident centers a Sister was sitting up front cursed and the Chapel and Tower
these professions? Ms. Catherine around the ring on the finger of looking at the "Infant of Prague" was haunted. $9
Durkin is an attorney and an the "Infant of Prague" statue in statue. The Sister then proceeded To stop the | stories the ad-
organizer of political campaigns the Chapel. Just recently the ring to the front of the Chapel because ministration removed the ring a
in Cleveland. Dr. Jane Matjasko mysteriously dissappeared. the Sister looked strange from the few years ,ago and place it in a
was graduated "cum laude" As the report goes there was back, but as she approached, the box somewhere in thek Queen's
from Women's Medical College, one Mercyhurst girl who had a person suddenly seemed to Chapel. Although the ring was
Philadelphia.> There are others lover, and they were engaged to
too. Dr. Anne Crowley marched be married when he was called to
with Martin Luther King in fight in the Second World War.
Chicago. Sr. Anne Francis, twice Just before the war ended it was
elected Chairman of the Board of reported that he had been killed
Trustees at Mercyhurst College, in action. ?j$ *g&
addressed | the - national
organization of women religious When the girl received this
J this September*, in Seattle, news she was so shattered that
she sworejthat she would never
Washington. Sr. Maureen
Fiedler, R.S.M. is presently love another man, and eventually
working in Washington, D.C. with became a Mercy *Nun. Shortly
the National Committee for the before she took her final vows she
Bye, Bye, Miss McGovern campaign. placed her former engagement
v Women of Mercyhurst, where ring on the finger of the "Infant of
are you! | Prague" statue. L .25 8
American Pie! A few years later while busy in
her work at Mercyhurst she was
team, and you are in the long line g Sister Rita Brocke, R.S.M. shocked to receive a letter from
of females listed under "staff" the soldier who wasn't dead after
for the Merciad. What does the all, but pvhoi had been taken
"staff" do? Can I guess? But, it Dear Sister Rita Brocke, prisoner, and only recently been
should be that way;' Isn't it an I wholeheartedly Jagree with released. I |
accepted fact? Women are the you. The question is what are the He wrote to the Sister that he Infant of Prague Statue
weaker sex, intellectually and opinions of the cheerleaders, the was coming to see her. The
physically. I Coxie, and the rest of the Mer- disappear. Only a weird strong eone students continued tp make
Sister, who still loved the man but odor remained. When the Sister strange reports of weird lights in
Perhaps, you fit into the picture cyhurst female population? Send who was now committed to God told this story to the other Sisters
described in Intellectual Digest, your comments to: the Queen's Chapel as if the Sister
became so upset that she suffered she was dismissed as being a bit were looking «fon the ring, and
November, 1972, i* inj Henry Letters to the Editor a complete nervous breakdown senile. But few went to the
Edward's article, Box 36 i strange sounds like groans
and was finally isolated in the Chapel anymore late at night. around the Tower late at night.
"Desegregating Sexist Sport". Preston Mailroom Fourth Floor of Old Main. She A few years ago a Mercyhurst
He says that American sport has Bob Parks, Editor never saw the soldier and never Senior who was engaged became Real or not—the legend con-
really recovered but often used to fascinated with the story. tinues to grow.}; J While the
gaze at the ring on the statue.3 Because her boyfriend was Administration continues to
One day, in the early 1950's, she coming to visit her at Mercyhurst dismiss the whole matter, there
PEACE
was found dead in her room. The -the next day, she decided to take are few people braveferibugh to
rumor was strong that she had theringfrom the Infant and wear visit the Chapel jarea late at
committed suicide and hung it herself to surprise the. bov. St ni g h t — i n c 1 u d i n g t h e
herself. The next day while she was Administration, 4 •*
November 1972 I ^ ^ ^ ^ M t t W W i ^ M ^ ^ ^ t t B m p H i W ^ H H ^
Licks
Give up a meal - hamburger, by 6.T. Barron
"Have I not been fair enough?
a pack of cigs, etc. etc. etc. And how many times do you
have to die now? * \
How Many sets has it been?
Not another one, God, no... " |
from * 'More often than not''
GIVE THE $ By D. Wiffen
I'm sure these thoughts have
MEDICAL \AID echoed in every musician's mindB
when he looks at himself asg
a performer. Too many days
FOR INDOCHINA alone on the road wondering what $
in the hell you're trying to ac-
complish by singing your songs to
strange faces night after night
SOMEBODY W i l l BE IN THE CAFETERIA AT LUNCH can wear on any folksinger on his
climb to stardom—unless,J of
course, said folksinger includes in
AND DINNER TO. COLLECT THE SHECKELS his repertiore the patience of Job
and the uncanny ability to make
an audience feel like kinfolk.
These qualities Robinf Williams
has in abundance—along with a
Sticky Tongues m • lot of simple talent. This young
South Carolian cum Nashvillean
(Continued from Page»o continued to mesmerize every
audience he got his hands on
such an unassailable end? Of exactly the
200 years coinciding with
downfall of the Catholic
during his recent stay on campus FOLKSINGER EMERITUS
course not!? You might as well Church with the assassination of with his innate ability to tran-
take that tongue and or finger and the Pope.| There has been a sform the coffeehouse into his for wooden music. For two years, enjoy a renaissance in folk music,
sit on it. Sure, you're "stuffing" gradual progression of extra- livingroom. After three years on the two coffeehouses? have and our students have finally
has helped;^not in |attaining constitutional power undertaken the coffeehouses circuit, Robin worked together to give local "discovered" the^watermelon
victory but in preventing a land- by the President. There has been still has all the enthusiasm ^that folksingers a chance to be heard ballroom, Strawberry Fields'
slide. You are stabilizing a documented evidence of lies and his newcomer Ifr lends, theft far from] the ^atonal drone one star is on the wane. Since they do
terminal patient, instead of deception (i.e. Thej Pentagon Dawson Brothers, exuded simply becomes accustomed to Iwhen not have the scope of student
because he thinks the coffeehouse dining on a fare of get-your-rocks government backing, we are
looking for a cure. There has Papers) in| the^ present ad- circuit is the best means for him off rock and roll. And for two fortunate enough to, they must
been talk of "taking it to the ministration. Admittedly, this is to be heard both as a musician years,«.- both coffeehouses have rely heavily on the funds gleaned
streets" even at Mercyhurst. not proof-positive, but its un- and as a person. What else can be suffered, through sparse student from admission charges to exist.
You know that4f we're talking, doubtedly something to think said about I his recent per-g support and a scarity of good It's really a circular thing, they
they'll be action elsewhere.; I'm about. formances on the stage of the local performers.. We seem to can't seem to draw a crowd for
not saying that this is the answer As your lives will be lm- watermelon ballroom except, have remedied the second the "same old faces" no matter
or if it is it's the only one, but it's measurablypshaped by the "Thanks, Robin!"—to which I'm problem this year with the cof- how talented they may be—and
an idea. Students have the time elections this week, please, if sure Robin would affably reply, feehouse circuit, which provides they can't afford out-of-town
and the energy, all the pro- nothing else, votei If you're pro- "Sheeeit, 'twarn't nothin," and us once a month with a new face performers because they can't
ride off into a Gene Autry sun- for three days—and judging from guarantee the attendance to pay
McGovernites need is the Nixon, fine, call me and I'll set... A PLEA when the ballroom the consistent overflow' crowds Them.
channel.; M arrange counselling. If you're opened in September of 1970, it both the Dawson Brothers and 'And so, they have come to this
In the 10th century, pro-McGovern, fine,?,get to the joined with Gannon's Strawberry Robin Williams drew, we're not regrettable state of affairs.
Nostradamus, an Irish monk- polls for it's quite possible that in Fields in establishing a showcase worrying too much about the
philosopher, foresaw J a great planning for the coronation, the first. But unfortunately, while we
fat-cats just might forget. (Continued on Page 4)
democracy that would last
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PAGE 4 MERCYHURST COLLEGE NOVEMBERl3.il 972
Rebels On Top
Licks
M.F.L. TODA Y By Tom;Frank
(Continued from Page 3) "jS
Strawberry Fields will be open by 7&M Jim B Wilkenson.
for the next few weekends on a Congratulations, Jimmy, iott# a
trial basis only, and unless we tremendous job over the years,
show them by our attendance we and vl thanks IS fori? * the
On Wednesday, October 25, the Ochsenrieter, Chi Ids collected defense of Bob "Wiley Cyote" care if they stay open or not, they memories Marty and Fred are
MFL'S only undefeated team, the eight points with a 20 yard touch- Pietesch, Tom Humphries and will be forced by our indolence to back! Yes, fans, that's right—two
Rebels trounced the Bud Brigade down pass from golden-arm Jimmy Boback forced the close?their: doors. The Water- of the finest classical'and*folk
53-12. | The powerful \ Rebel of- Sortino, \ and two more points Spartans to punt on fifth down. melon Ballroom owes a debt of guitarists evert to grace I a cof-
fense, led by quarterback Ralph stemming from a safety. Childs, Frank Warwald lofted a high, gratitude no Strawberry Fields feehouse stage in Erie will ap-
Sortino, scored at will. \ teamed with ijRoy Feinberg spiraling punt back to the and its personnel over the years pear at Strawberry Fields \ on
The scoring highlights for this combine for one of the better Truckers five yard'line. Felix for showing us how beautifully Friday, November 10, and our
unmerciful contest 'was 4
*as defenses in the M.F.L. *-| \ then caught the punt and showing the concept of a campus cof- own "t Wa termelon j Ballroom * on
follows, Sortino, the 'double The only scoring for the Bud the true Mother fTrucker style feehouse CAN work—if given the Saturday, November 11. Both are
threat quarterback, proved his Brigade, now with four losses on twisted and turned his way 60 chance by the student body. It is currently> studying music; at
aerial competence by completing the year, came from two Tom yards and another touchdown. * the responsibility of everyone in c o n s e r v a t o r i e s i i n
seven touchdown passes. Three Malthaner touchdown tallies one The Spartans only score capped a this town who cares about wooden Boston Kentuckian ' j songbird
of the seven were by speedster 30 yards to Rich Guzak and the 40 yeard pass play from quar- music to make this decision for Mike Clark Iwilll be our next
Jack Riley, who through an in- other 20 yards to Mike terback Jeff McCann to split end Strawberry ^Fields. God knows circuits performer, .ruising into
jury, is now playing tight end Razanaukas. S 4, Mike Miller. |£ $39 there are precious few places left the big E for six shows on our
instead of his usual flanker Next Wednesday, "the game of Although the Mother Truckers in Erie to really hear a folk campusfNovember 13-15 Mike's
position. ? \ mi the year" will be played with the led 12-6 at half time, Truck performer" in an atmosphere forte' is that good old country
? "Play bov*'$ Ken Antlak, also Rebels dueling the Hot Tunas II. Caldwell, the brutalizing lineman designed expressly for that music that people used to listen to
scored 12 markers from Sortino This game will undoubtedly be a showed his outstanding pass purpose. Wz§ M \ before rock and roll was invented.
aerial {touchdowns. Antlak's blood and guts game, between the catching and running by catching LET'S SAVE|STRAWBERRY Plan! to | give| a t listen...The
other score stemmed from an first and second |place teams in one pass from Tom Heberle and FIELDS—there are other things Ballroom's fi mostly recent
interception in which the league's the league, f X Jgl u? the other from Jimmy Boback. in town to listen to when you're acquisition has been f a | brand
sportiest? dresser (on the field) ',$• If you have never been to a passes for 40 yards and 20 yards loaded S besides \YES and . Ruby spankin' new shure sound system
scamperedil2 yards for another MFL at the Tullio Athletic Field, respectively. The latter touch- Port... | ^ M i ' * ST which is certainly good for your
Rebel touchdown. I be sure not to miss this one. down came through a ^perfect ears. Kudos to RUS and last
Jack "Smack" Baxter J also In other action Wednesday, the screen pass in which jthe I I 20 20 News 3 M M but not least, Mercy hurst's own
tallied a touchdown for the Mother Truckers, also known as * 'bulldozer'\ rambled twenty YES will be appearing Sunday, resident folksinger will grace our
league-leadingf Rebels on *a 20 the "Mercyhurst Redskins" won yards over two Spartans and into November 15 at the Gannon n£w sound system! with* his
yard screen pass for the golden- their third game of the season. the end zone. f x Auditorium, j Tickets! fare mellow music! this Friday,
arm of Ralph Sortino. m The old men off football were |The Truckers now have a one available! at Gannon, Isaac November 3, from 9 to 1. Personal
Seconds after the itouchdown, sparked by coach Jim "Truck" week bye |and on Wednesday, Baker's, or both Record Bars. Predispositions aside, Michael is
Baxter added another PAT, now (Bulldozer) % Caldwell's ftwo November 8 play; the Bud Appearing with YES will be one performer I can't say enough
in solev position of PAT'S and touchdowns? enroute to a 24-6 Brigade Malthamer, Phweet Pwheew (whistle it) who about, so I won't even try. Just
looking for the league crown in victory over the Spartans. beware! M iPSS ,. f H ^ S B i ! will also be appearing November come on down Friday night and
that division, with two others The two other tallies for the 18 at Mercyhurst in concert, set a spell to see what I'm jawin'
elsewherej throughout JPrthe Mother Truckers were by Rusty complete with a light show, ifor at ya 'till nextlmonth, dear
massacre. f 1 Felix. His first of two touch- Rebels -53 | | | i » M those of you into fhippie friends, remember our corporate
j Another Rebel coming into the downs came after I a Dario T.D. H B^fflbieJH nostalgia details forthcom- logo— 1 * 1 I
limelight of stars is "Long Island Cipriani miscued an aerial which Riley-3/pass 'E^f^l^BBS^H ing.. v.'Jim my 4 Daly I recently GIVE WOODEN I MUSIC |A
Antlak • 2, pass r ^ j & S ^ ^ B H
fell into the speedster's hands in Antlak
Ed" Childs.l Subbingffor Bob - 1 / pass '£»aKra resigned | as manager j of LISTEN—CHECK fOUT$||A
the endzone, the play covered 35 ;
Antlak - Interception ^ ^ J S Strawberry Fields, to be replaced COFFEEHOUSE TONIGHT. US!
$ yards. |; * Baxter - 1 , pass
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35Ck PRIZE The ex-Prep star's other touch- Safety
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How would you like a chance at
winning a big $350.00? Well, it's
easy and here's how you can win.
CLASS I Razanaokas-1/pass 20 yards
All passes by Malthaner
Rebels «
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The sophomore 8 class of Mercy
hurst College is having a raffle
ticket sale for $350.00 The tickets
MEE TING Bud Brigade 0 0 6 6