VOL. 58 NO. 7 THURSDAY, NOV.

1,1984

*84 Vote
MSG rep elections
to be held November 7,8
The polls for the MSG elections will Four for the position of freshman
be open Wednesday, November 7, class representative and one in.each
through Thursday, November 8. departments of Business Administra- » *

Students may cast their ballots from
9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Zurn lobby,
during dinner hours in the cafeteria, or
from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the se-
cond floor of Old Main.
The positions open are the major
representatives for the departments of
Business Administration, Dietetics, In-
terior Design, Management, Math,
Medical Technology, Music, Nursing,
Secretarial Management, and Sports
Medicine, as well as three freshman
class represntatives.
Mary Beth Orman and Matt White,
who were tied for the position of
Criminal Justice representative last
year, will be competing In a run-off.
Alternates for each position will be
chosen by the students elected.
tion, Dietetics, Music, and Sports
Medicine.
Memoes will be sent to those depart
ments not represented by a candidate.
Faculty members will be urged to get
students from their departments to
run write-in campaigns, MSG President
Pat Songer said. ^
While predicting a good turn-out at
the polls, Jean Weber stated, "It's Just
a shame that there wasn't a better turn-
out with the letters. The interest
doesn't seem to be there."
Pat Songer added, "I would not
•necessarily call it' a poor turn-out.
There are some departments in which
the race for MSG rep is very com-
petitive and others in which it is not." It •

According to Jean Weber, chairper- is simply unfortunate for the latter that "Ghostbusting" at last Friday's Halloween dance were first place winners in the group
son of the MSG elections committee, they will exert no influence in MSG, category: (I to r) Elaine Siciliano, Naomi Romanchok, Candyr Try on* Jenifer Conmy, and
eight letters of intent were received. Songer concluded. Heidi Beezub. I fcnanmtfcc s r i v r l

l o o k a to t h e r c o l l e g e c a l e n d a r s a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y
By Naomi Romanchok til January 14-the coldest time of the Other unique college calenders in- to convert grades for graduate or
As Mercyhurst College faces the season." "%*r clude that of Allegheny College in transfer purposes. $ V
potential of changing its present Changing calendars would create Meadvilie, PA. Allegheny has three BrigharrTYoung University in Provo,
academic calanedar from trimesters, physical problems such as the need terms of eleven weeks. Each of their Utah has a 4-4-2-2 academic calendar.
the question arises as to what kind of for more classroom space here on the classes are worth 3.5 credits. It consists of three sixteen-week
calender the college community would Mercyhurst campus. Dean Palmer admits that such a terms with the third term divided in
choose to adopt. In material released to the Academic system causes problems when trying continued on page 9
There are many .alternatives Policies Committee and MSG by the

MSG debates donation

available to the college. The first stu-
dent survey conducted by the Mer-
cyhurst Student Government offered
the students two choices; the present
trimester schedule or a semester
schedule. jj
dean, one Behrend faculty member is
quoted as saying *that, "no new
classrooms were needed, but all of
them were packed from 8 a.m. until 10
p.m. And classes run through the noon

[capital fund drive

Results of that survey showed that
an overwhelming majority of the
students favored the present trimester
schedule.
Many colleges across the United
States prefer the semester calendar
comprised of two fifteen week terms.
Students take five classes during each
term.
Locally, Villa Maria College, Edin-
boro University, Gannon University
and Behrend University follow a
semester calender.
Behrend University recently switch-
ed from quarters to semester. Mer-
cyhurst Academic Dean, Dr. David
Palmer has been keeping a close eye
on the Behrend situation because a
calender change could be Imminent
on the Mercyhurst campus.
Palmer notes that Behrend's change
showed no student loss. "Actually,
there was more of a savings on such
things as the heating bill because they
were shut down from December 20 un-
hour." {?.
Palmer said that there was no educa-
tional differences in the calendar
changes. "Skills such as writing,
languages, and math would reinforced
with more daily contact." The
semester schedule allows more
classes for less time each class.
The dean points to a financial sav-
ings in a semester calendar rather
than a trimester schedule.
Registration would only have to oc-
cur twice a term, Instead * of three
times. "The semester schedule would
also let the students get out earlier in
the spring," according to Palmer.
The last calendar change at Mer-
cyhurst was as recent as the 1981-82
school year. The previous year was the
last year for the 3-1-3-3 calendar which
included a four-week intersession.
p This intersession allowed students
to take one course in a unique area
and devote more time to It. Its purpose
was for a different educational
experience.
By Katie Brown donate at all.
The Mercyhurst Student Govern- Geology representative Tom Bucci
ment discussed the $25,000 proposal believes more student input should be
submitted by the college administra- sought regardinghhis issue. He sug-
tion asking the government to donate gested conducting a poll slmillar to
towards the capital campaign. that dealing with the calendar suvey.
The proposal calls for MSG to give Discussion of this idea concluded
$7,000 the first year and $9,000 each with the fact many students would not
year for the next two years. be objective in the poll because the ac-
Overall, MSG would be donating a tual donation would be more of impor-
total of $25,000 within a three year tance rather than the benefits of the
period. * fund drive. -
While the proposal states that MSG Within the next two weeks, MSG will
give $7,000 the first year, MSG make a definite decision regarding
representative Bill Petrel la believes the their donation to the campaign.
$7,000 figure should be dispersed over • In other MSG action, Pat Reed ap-
the entire three year period?rather than proached the government for funds to
as an initial donation. r attend the Model U.N. trip to Harvard
Director of Student Services E. University in February.
William Kennedy disagreed with MSG granted Reed $30 to meet ap-
Petrella' proposal. He said, the govern- plication deadlines. Howeveer, $1,100
ment should give $25,000 or not continued on page 9
 NOVEMBER 1, $984
PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD

Sixteen selected to Who's Who

By Debbie Hison -
Sixteen Mercyhurst seniors
were recently-selected to ap-
pear in the 1984-85 publica-
tion of "Who's Who Among
American Colleges /and
Universities".
Those students selected for
membership include: Diana
Barr, Sue Bennett, Jens Caap,
Joseph Gredler, Rani Hoff,
Pamela K i n g , J o s e ph
McGraw, Fran Moavero, Jean
Moniewski, Theresa Sanders,
Patrick Songer, Joseph
Tarasovich, Paula Tofil, Ber-
Q to r) Floyd Campbell, Ron Verrilla, and Candy Hoover continue nadine Tomczak, Heidi
their work on cancer research.
Winkleman, and Gregory
Yoko. I
maintain a 3.0 QPA or better, students" Kennedy said.
according to E. William Ken- Being in its 51st year some
nedy, director! of student of the lifetime benefits of the
services. members entitle them to use
Each senior who achieved the special Reference Service.
this academic ranking were This is maintained for ex-
automatically nominated for c l u s i v e a s s i s t a n c e for
this honor. 3 students seeking post-
'Ballots were sent out to the graduate employment.
administration and full-time f These seniors were notified
faculty members. They, in by mail of their nomination
turn, were asked to select this week. Kennedys said any
three of the ^students on the student may refuse the
list. :' - p nomination. Certificates will
Student nominations were not be handed out^ until
bestowed on outstanding graduation in May.
campus leaders for their In addition, students may
[
scholastic and community purchase ;a copy of "Who's
achievement.^ \ * Who" which will contain the

Students aid in "It's an honor in which the names and biographies of

Seniors awarded for this students picked, share the other college and university
distinguished honor had to imelight with other college wi i n n e r s .

cancer research
By Robin Patton f- cancer research. In (their
The cancer research for- testing, a 80 percent survival
m u l a k n o w n as CB-12 factor was present in the
"One step closer"
developed by Sr. Eymard preliminary testing. However,
Poydock is now being tested it is unknown how toxic the
in Pamplona, Spain. However, compound really is. A second
planned for seniors
research still continues, here testing is being performed to "One step closer" is the The evening will begin at
at the college. confirm the results. theme for the annual senior 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar and
Currently, four Mercy hurst "It is very amazing {work dinner to be held Friday, continue until 7:30 p.m. Dinner
students have become involv- because we are able to treat November 30th. * will then be served following
ed with the research. Seniors mice that were injected with the cocktail hour. The entree
Candy Hoover, Floyd Cambell, tumor cells right here on the Changes | Restaurants and includes a half roasted
Cindy White and Ron Verrilla Mercyhurst campus," Verrilla Lounge located on McClelland chicken or roast loin of pork.
are seeking.more information stated. £ will be the site for this year's Preceding dinner, the Sr.
dealing with cancer treatment wheri CB-12 was tested on event. - 4 •« * * a Carolyn Senior Service Award
for senior project. infected mice, a 50 percent will be presented by a
"I enjoy the work and it is a surival factor was evident. member of the alumni board.
good learning experience. Sr. If the mice lived for two This honorable distinction
Eymard is very precise in her months, they were considered
Pa. State Insp. Brakes & Exhaust Work is awarded to a senior for their
techniques which makes it dif- cured of the disease. dedication and achievement
ficult but I feel confident of throughout their four years at

ed," Hoover said. V

The organs of the mice were
the knowledge that I've gain- tested and were found to have
no cancer. The mice which
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the college.
The night will conclude with
music by Stranger from 9
"Following Sr. Eymard's were not treated survived only
techniques makes the testing 11 days. Erie, Pa. 16504 £ p.m. until 1 a.m. |
easy, although it seems dif- If the formula is effective on 454-4133 The event is free to seniors.
f i c u l t . I f i n d the work mammals, it will work ion However a $15 fee will be
fascinating, however I find it humans, Eymard said. 10% OFF to all Mercyhurst students charged for guests of invited
very hard to sacrifice the There are 100 types of with proper ID seniors. £
mice." Campbell stated. J cancer, but one formula is not Tires Lube, Oil & Filter Formal invitations for the
Two other seniors, Ron Ver- guaranteed to cure all types. event were sent out earlier this
rilla and Cindy White are in- Sr. Eymard's CB-12 formula week. R.S.V.P.'s are due by
volved with researching the has revealed positive results. Friday, November 9.
possibility of a simple, unex- She found the results were Chairpersons for the event,
pensive cobalt compound for "active". Charlie Qlanding, Mike Lowin-
ski and Fran Moavero, stress-

Registration
ed the difficulty of accounting
for all seniors who do not ap-
pear on a master list from the
registrar's office. * *

in two weeks
Student registration for
winter term begins on Mon-
day, November 19 and ends
November 21. j
The first day of registration
will be for seniors, Juniors and
all adult college students.
Registration time is from 9
a.m. until noon.,.
Sophomores w i l l also
register Monday from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. Freshmen w i l l
schedule their classes on
other alternatives must be
T h e r e f o r e , they s a i d ,
seniors should contact either
of the chairpersons if they did
not receive an invitation.
considered. i Moavero can be reached at
The registration procedure 825-5477 for further informa-
is the same as it has been in tion regarding the dinner.
the past. Students should The committee has been
pick up a schedule and organizing the event since the
registration form at the
registrar's office. Upon com-
pleting the form It should be
returned to the Blue Room dur-
College Students spring. Final planning stages
are now in the process. Lowin-
ski said, "I'm looking forward-
ing the registration period. ed to it being a fun time with a
To ensure quick registration
niors, Seniors. Grads couple of added surprises."

Tuesday, November 20 from 9 Bonnie Yost, college registrar, Apply own Fashion Card
a.m to 4 p.m. suggests "talking to your ad- now discount coupon later
Freshmen must be given a visor well In advance, paying
full day to arrange their attention to the schedule and Fashion Bug Plus located in Millcreek Mall & * &

schedule because their always have alternative

classes are'often closed and classes in mind."
NOVEMBER 1,1984
College closes gap
on national S.A.T. scores
By Mary Frances Loncharic
S.A.T., Scholastic Aptitude
Test, scores of Mercyhurst's
1984 freshmen class increas-
ed approximately two points.
The average score was 883
points. This was slightly less
than the national increase.
Andrew Roth, director of ad-
missions, attributes, the In-
crease to the change in cur-
riculum of middle, and Junior
high schools.
Roth did not think that
President Reagan's call for
excellence in education
policies issued last year af-
fected the scores. "One year
is too short of a time for an af-
fect, 80 percent of students
last year took the test prior or
simultaneously to the report."
The high school Q.P.A.,
class rank, and activities of
students and the subject mat-
ter of their courses are more
important to the Mercyhurst
admissions office than the
simple S.A.T. score.
The twenty year decline bet-
ween 1964 and 1984, in the
score could be due to the fact
that more people are taking
advantage and more people
are able to take advantage of
college today. ,;'
"College has become open
to more and more people. One
subtle reason for the decline
could be that we are an aural
culture, -sound oriented,
television isf one, good exam-
ple," Roth adds.
Unfortunately, education is
not the biggest problem at
Mercyhurst, although 6.2 per-
cent of this year's freshmen
class are education majors.
This is better than the national
average of 4.6 percent cited
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We do have a strong educa-
tion program and a special
education program, which Is
rare of a lot of colleges, "but
it's not as strong as we'd like
it to be," Roth said.
Business is the biggest ma-
jor at Mercyhurst, with 57
freshmen chosing a business
major this year. The College
Press Service says, nationally
business continues to bejthe
most popular major, j
A c c o r d i n g to Time
Magazine (Oct. 1, 1984),
"about one million college
bound high school seniors-
one third of the class of
84-took the S.A.T. exam last*;
year. But each year's results!
Master Plan reviewed
College obtains competitive rating
sports medicine has bright future
By Naomi Romanchok
Second in a series
Academic development has
always been stressed at the
college.
Three years ago, the Master
Plan was developed to im-
prove many facetslof the in-
stltuition. Academics was one
of those specfic areas.
Reviewing the Master Plan
indicates some .goals have
been carried out. Others have
been eliminated from the
curriculum.
In terms of academic pro-
grams, the proposal of the
dental assistant program to
expand *to a dental hygiene
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500
431 424 426 425 426
475
450
425
Verbal 400
1962-63 '976-76 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1962-63 1975-76 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84
have* come to be scutinized, points. English and communications.
One reason for the increase In addition, "this year's col-
as a signal of how U.S.
schools are doing." isithat females math scores lege freshmen class did better
increased, four points this on the a American College
College Board spokesman,
Fred Moreno said, "S.A.T. year, while the verbal score for Testing Program's ACT col-
scores fare attributed not only males went up three points. lege admissions tests than
to schools, but to books, Mercyhurst's Admission prior classes/'* ACT officials
television and everything else Director thinks the national in- reported. A half point increase
a child Is exposed to over crease in math by females overall was recognized.
seventeen gy ears." Reagan's could be due to females re- These appears to be hope
call for excellence last year cent ability to pursue [posi- that scores will remain stable
"couldn't possibly havejany tions in accounting. or possibly increase. Fred
effect" on students's scores Females are taking advanc- Jewett, acting dean of admis-
this year. ed math courses such as sions of Harvard University
?: Nationwide the average calculus and trigonometry in told Time Magazine, "It is too
score on the S.A.T. is up four high school. Likewise males early to say that the battle has
points, for an average of 897 are exploring and excelling in been won."
program was dropped. "There Reading Room has been a "big
have the numbers of a depart-
was insufficient enrollment improvement" in the graduate
ment «llke*HRM or business,
and even lower projections for area. * \ -4
simply because" the clinical
the future of the denta k In terms of new programs,
ratios are limited, " Garvey
hygiene program," Gatvey the Master Plan called for four said.
to be developed. Cooperative
said. § f The academic requirements
N a t i o n a l t r e n d s were engineering and dental to enter the college have also
responsible* for another pro- hygiene have both fallen
undergone revision under the
gram not getting off the through for various reasons. Master Plan. ^
ground. The occupational therapy pro- The admissions' office cur-
In thej area of graduate gram is still pending. rently rejects between 15 and
studies, Garvey notes that The sports medicine pro-18 percent of applicants for
Mercyhurst "never picked up gram has been the bright spot the freshmen class.
a third graduate program, as of the Plan. Garvey is en- There are now tougher ad-
proposed in the Master Plan, couraged by the initial missions requirements and
because the graduate market response to the Sports Mercyhurst's "competitive"
is weak all over the. country. Medicine program. He thinks rating jin Barron's College
We didn't feel that any of our it has a great potential future. Catalogue helped to carry out
undergraduate programs were He admits they are develop-
this aspect of the Master Plan
ready for it or that there was a ing* the Program slowly to well. v ; . r' . A
market for it." ^ make sure there are job oppor-
\" "We have always had a good
r Garvey hopes for more tunities for the students. The student but we'veThad a
graduate presence on the program plans to accept 20 number of" weak ones. Now
campus. There are four students a year. So there will
we don't have those as much,
graduate assistants, up from never be more than 50 or 60
two in past years. The addi- majors at one tHme,.°i TO ud , anymore," Garvey^said. \_
tion of the Shane Graduate The plan also encompassed
"The program will f never
a proposal to initiate a pro-
.
I £r-80-3 bT5fnv:
gram entitled," "Mercymjrfct
Freshman Experience". ^
Gourmet Cooking Classes* Garvey admits this was the
"weakest are of the plan. A lot
International Cuisine of those ideas need to be
r e v a m p e d by t h e new
Chef Michael, LTD. ^is now accepting Freshman Studies area." *
The Adult College was the j
applications for intermediate and focus of another goal. Three or
advanced classes to be offered ^in four year ago, a
survey was conducted on a
marketing
November, December and Janaury. sample basis. It determined
1
Call 455-6851 or 725-5442 for details.
the need for a career training
program. As a result, the Mer-
cyhurst Career Institute was
developed.
Other options, such as the
Corry Center and the Weekend
College, have had limited suc-
V
Little Kings Night! cess, according to Garvey.
The Corry Center attracts
|; BATES > about 100 students. The
Weekend College attracts bet-
Beer Distributors ween 60 and 70 students. |
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Together, they represent a
s u b s t a n t i a l number of
Phone 459-8109 students, approximately
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with the development of the
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time to vote
The donkey and the elephant will soon con-
front each other in the next five days. We as
citizens of this country also have something to
confront; our voting ^habits. I?
The right to vote is a freedom. It is an act
bestowed upon us 'at the age of 18. Upon
reaching the age of majority, we are faced with
this privilege.'
As a country which takes pride in its citizens,
we are given the authority to select this nations
governing body. However, many citizens revoke
this privilegefby not practicing It-A-- >> £l *J
The upcoming national election may be the
first time many studentsiwill pullfthe lever to
make a decision. On the other hand, some
students will continue to watch the results on
television rather than be a part of them.)
Next week is the time for students to take part
in the, national campaign. Locally, MSG also
urges students of their respective departments
to vote for a representative. f government to donate $9,000
MSG and the national campaign will depend
on students to take part imtheir government in
the next week. The biggest step forward would
be to vote. |,
| Voting should not be viewed as a burden. In-
stead, it is a privilege which should be practic-
ed. Neglecting the privilege presents an "I don't
care " attitude.
Taking advantage of voting privileges portrays
an interested citizen willing to voice his opinion.
Yes, it does count!
Exercise jyour • right to vote in both the
presidential campaign and the MSG elections.
I Dear Editor,
THE MERCIAD
Letter
Senator makes students aware of
proposed MSG donation to campaign
Dear Editor:
think It is Important that
the students at Mercyhurst are
aware of how their student
government Is handling the
administration's, requests for
funds. I believe that although
the majority of MSG supports
the donation, the students as
a whole may not.
Because of this perception
of student opposition, and the
unprecedented nature of the
$25,000 donation, there were a
few of us* in government that
believe the students should be
asked how they feel about
MSG giving away $25,000 of
their money. Few of us did not
constitute a majority.
Students will be polled
about the academic calendar,
however, the same MSG who
felt this poll was appropriate,
does not feel it's appropriate
or necessary to get the stu-
dent's views regarding this
issue. I *
Actually, those reps that did
talk to their constituents said
the students were overwhelm-
ingly opposed to student
governments giving the ad-
ministration any money at all.
The p o i n t , isv almos t
academic. MSG has already
voted and has decided to give
money to the£fund drive. The
administration has also
stated if less was given than
MSG might as well give none
at all. At the same time, it was
pointed out that a $25,000 gift
is Insignificant compared
with the $4,000,000 total.
The money is said to be im-
portant because the ad-
ministration can then show
other contributors how much
they've raised within iMer-
cyhurst's own community.
MSG's tentative proposal
calls for this year's student
government to give away
$7,000 somewhere out of our
budget (thet budget will then
have to be revised), and will
also legally bind student
each year, for the next two
years towards the drive.
What I feel personally about
MSG giving or not giving the
money is not the point. There
are pros and cons to each side
of the issue.
The upsetting part is that
Letter
Questions surround
absence from function
m y concern is not with
the actual criticism contained
in a letter in The Merciad en-
titled "Secretary of the Army
•not greeted by college,"but
with the manner it was leveled.
A college's reputation is
based on the quality and
achievements of its students,
faculty and administration; not
by what civic or social func-
tions its representives attend
or do not attend.,
I applaud the concern voic-
ed in the letter, I distain the
manner in which it was done.
I think a few basic inquires
should have been made prior
to.the letter being printed.
Was the invitation In fact
received by the college? Was
it sent to the proper office or
department In the college
with authority to send a
representative? Was a
representative available to at-
tend that particular evening?
Was a representative in at-
tendence but not announced
publicly? Was there a deci-
sion on the part of the college!
not to attend due to some
underlying reason? An Inquiry
along these lines to the proper
NOVEMBER 1,1984
MSG didn't think the students
input was important. The issue
had to be pushed through so
quickly that there wasn't time
for any kind of a survey.
The question is should stu-
dent government give such a
large sum of the students
money if the majority of the
v
students are against it.
I believe that if each student
was asked individually for a
donation, you would get a total
that would be' considerably
less than $25,000.
I personally do not feel com-
fortable voting for a proposal,
the majority of my consti-
tuents are against. If you the
student want your voice
heard, attend the MSG
meetings or seek out your
representative and'tell him or
her how you feel.
MSG meetings are Sunday
at" 7:30 in 114 Zurn Hall.
Everyone can voice their opi-
nion at anytime.
Respectfully,
Dean Hail |
Student Senator
college authorities prior to
picking up the pen would not
only have been more ap-
propriate, but more effective.
The unsubstantiated com-
ment concerning the televi-
sion habits of the administra-
tion was grossly unfair. Fur-
thermore, I respect a presi-
dent! who spends his time on
campus taking an interest in
the college, rather then active-
ly seeking attention from the
news media. The comments
concerning the college's
dependence upon academic
achievement and the success
of the football team were as
appropriate \ as asking the let-
ter writer her academic stan-
ding and how many games
she attended to support the
team. Finally, I would contend
that the "college was in fact
represented by virtue of the
letter writer's participation as
a member of the Honor Guard.
She should take pride in the
fact fact that she "seized the
opportunity" to stand tall in
her r e p r e s e n t a t i o n of
Mercyhurst. ,i •
John B. Lichacz
£ Attorney at Law
NOVEMBER 1.1984
THE MERCIAD r>Ac»
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The right to vote-use it!

Reflections on the political issues

By Gary Bukowski
Five days from today you
will have the opportunity to
make a very important deci-
sion -that is, if you are
registered - and that decision
is who you will choose to
represent you as President of
the United States, as well as
many other offices at local,
state and national level.
When I was asked to write
for this column, I originally
thought: Would I pit the
Reagan camp versus the Mon-
dale camp? Then I said, "No,"
because 95 percent of the peo-
ple reading this have already
made up their minds. So,- I
won't try to influence- you
whom to vote for on
November 6th, but I will try to
convince you that your right
to vote is important.
How you vote will influence
the course that will be charted
for both you and I in the next
four years. $ were quite good. Fortunately, I
I would like to take you back
a few years in time when this
campus and many others
throughout thi$ country were
much more liberal than they
are today. Would The Merciad
of 1984 endorse George
McGovern for President as it
did in 1972? Somehow, I don't
think so! $ | It was a time when there
It was in 1969 that I was. a
freshman here at the college.
At that time there was a three-
week p e r i o d b e t w e e n
Thanksgiving and Christmas
called Intersession. Interces-
sion was a period when you
took a three-credit course in
something that you normally
wouldn't have the opportunity
to take during the other three
terms. In that first Interses-
sion, I went to Washington,
D.C. to study the U.S. House
and Senate. It -was fan ex-
1 with $Ted Kennedy, whose
perience that has left a mark
on me tp this day.J
The climate in the country in
December if 1969 was an in-
teresting and turbulent one in
American history. By being in
Washington I was, as you
might say, "where it was
happening."
Two days after we got there,
I watched my draft number
drawn just a few blocks from
my hotel. I wish I could do as
well in the Pennsylvania lot-
tery! My number was 80. What
that meant was that^ my
chances of going to Vietnam
had a student deferrment, so
as long as I kept my grades up
I was safe. ) Qary Bukowski
Student unrest was com-
mon then, Columbia, Cornell
and ! Berkeley were in the
nightly news and they still
stick out vividly in my mind.
Kent State was to follow later.
was a lot of movement toward
giving 18-year-olds the right to
vote. This was a period when
you could be set to fight a war
that this country, as a whole,
didn't totally believe In, and
you couldn't even have the
chance to vote against the
guy who was! sending you
there.
One day while we were
waiting in the outer halls of
Congress and it was then that
we had the chance to meet
brother, Bobbie, had been
assasinated the year before.
\
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Ted, at that time, symbolized
to me the only string of hope
to carry the banner of
"Camelot."
There was another man we
waited a whole day to see, and
for a while it looked as though
we might?never see him. We
sat outside of Congressman
Al Lowenstein's office until 11
p.m.
The reason weihad to wait
our times
so long to see him was that
Congress was burning the
midnight oil in an attempt to
get last minute legislation
passed so they could go home
for their Christmas recess.
Congressman Lowenstein
from New York was one of the
primary sponsors of legisla-
tion granting the right to vote
to 18-year olds.
To me, that moment in time
when we had the opportunity
to speak to Lowenstein was a
historic one- sitting there talk-
ing to this liberal con-
gressman who was for the
youth and a spokesman for the
issues of the time. This man
was at the cutting age of the
70's. I
Two years later, on July 1,
1971, the 26th Amendment to
the f Constitution «which
lowered the voting age from 21
to 18 was passed. It wouldn't
be until the spring of&1972 that
18-year-olds had the chance
to vote. | ijfc >t
It's ironic for me that by the
time the legislation was pass-
ed and we had the chance to
vote under the age of 21,1 turn-
ed twenty-one.
The November election of
72 was the first time that
18-year-olds had the oppor-
tunity to voice their vote in a
presidential election.
Eleven years after I met Al
Lowestein, in ."1980, rthis
forerunner for the youth. of„
America was gunned down by ]
an acquaintance of his, a man
by the name of Dennis
Sweeney. What is even more
tragic is that 24 hours earlier
Lowenstein spoke on behalf
of handgun control legislation.
McGovern, the liberal of the
'70*8, never made it in that
election of 72. Instead we got
"Tricky Dick"for another term
in office. However, that term
was s h o r t e n e d due t o
Watergate. So ends the
recollection ?of a turbulent
time, %
k In closing, it is important
that in five days you exercise a
right that many people fought
for - your right to vote. Many
people tell me that the
students of 1984 don't care
about the political future of
the U.S., and all they are in-
terested in is how much
money they can make upon
graduation.
Others say that they are on-
ly interested in themselves,
would like to think that these
people are wrong and that the
students of '84 do care about
t h e i r f u t u r e and t h e i r
countries.
j ^jVote on Tuesday, November
6,1984! Exert the right that is
yours! Many people fought to
give you that right. Don't take
it for granted.
b Gary Bukowski is the Direc-
tor of Alumni "Relations and
Annual Giving. He is also a
county councilman in the city
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running from fear

By Laura Ruby
Have you ever walked out-
side sand suddenly realized
vou're agoraphobic? Or
maybe you've climbed up ten
flights of stairs and started to
feel acrophobic.
These mild forms of mental
disorders arise from inner!
conflicts? and are commonly
known as phobias.
In a broader sense, phobias
are a type of psychoneurosis.
Psychoneurosis, or neurosis,
is typified by a variety of reac-
tions to fear rand anxiety,
phobias included. * ;
Phobias are simply fears,
mild or intense, of various
things for situations, i %j
A phobia is a persistent fear
of something ft hat actually
presents no danger to the in-
dividual or in which the danger
is grossly exaggerated. * !
Some common phobias are
acrophobia-fear; of high
places; agoraphobia-fear of
open places; claustrophobia-
fear of closed places;
pyrophobia-fear of fire; and
zoophobla-fear of snakes or
other animals. i According to Hoff, the first a powerful technique that has
Some of these phobias in- step to systematic desen-
volve fear of situations that sitization is to "learn to deeply
most of us fear to some ex- relax';your muscles because
tent, such as high places. relaxation is incompatible
Others, such as fear of open with fear. The next step is to
places, involve situations that construct stages of fear
do not elicit fear in most arousing situations relating to
people. whatever It is you?are afraid
People w i t h n e u r o t i c of.";= 4,
phobias cannot account for For example, if the fear is
their fear. They experience in- public speaking, lalophobia,
tense anxiety if forced to face the stages may begin with
the phobic situation. speaking amongst friends and
These fearful situations do end with speaking in front of
not usually involve a single an audience of thousands. $
fear, but an overall pattern of 'Next, Hoff said, "begin at
fear. As a result, an avoidance the bottom of the ladder and
of the situation persists. relax to each situation before
Dr. Robert Hoff, professor moving up. The key is one step Agoraphobic or Claustrophobic!
of psychology at Mercyhurst at a time. Moving up the lad- proved to be very successful. and arachibutyropobia, which
said, the approach to curing der, relaxation \ must occur Many classifications of is the fear of peanut butter
phobias "depends on what the with each step." f phobias exist. Astraphobia is sticking to the roof of your
fear is." u 'To be afraid doesn't mean the fear of thunder or lightn- mouth, v? I ) ..i
One of the best known ways you have a psychological ing; mysophobia, the fear of
of curing phobias is a techni^ disorder," Hoff said. * '„ dirt and germs; nyctophobia, Every one has a phobia to
que called Systematic Desen- He also stated that "if fear of the dark; pec- conquer. Whatever the fear, it j
sltlzation. In systematic you've learned to be afraid of catophobia, fear of sinning; can be controlled. Remember,
desensitization, the individual something or some situation, phobophobia, fear of fear; the fear of confronting the
is asked to imagine fear situa- you can 'un-learn* to be xenophobia, fear of strangers; phobia is the' only fear to fear.
tions. Hoff stated that "the afraid." W v r-.i f '
prognosis for helping people ^t: There are other techniques
with phobias using this techni- used in curing phobias. But
que is very good." systematic desensitization is

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Meanies. Name the film. ; * j
LAST WEEK'S QUESTION: John Kerr comes to
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Edgan Allen Poe. Name the film.
ANSWER: "The-Pit and the Pendulum." Con-
gratulations to Tom Buckleyl The Sta-Puft Marshmallow got "busted" this past weekend before the
annual Halloween dance.

Film for Discussion -
The film for discussion on
Wednesday, November 7, is
'Tm All Right /Jack". Peter
Sellers takes on labor 5and
management in an elaborate
comedy' concerning British
labor relations. Introduction at 11 a.m.-11 p.m. ^at the
7:15 p.m. and film starts at 7:30 Hall
p.m. in Zurn Recital Hall. Stu-
dent admission is free.
Student I.D.'s -
Student identifications will
be postponed from November
2 to November 9. It will
resume on November 9 from
1-4 p.m. In the Student Union.
Dance - lege, Zurn Lecture Hall 114. tion of Mercyhurst College. Liturgy -
The seminar is on Wednesday, Refreshments will be served.
The Alpha Phi Omega Ser- November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. All are welcome. On Sundays there : will be
vice Fraternity will sponsor a Souder will discuss how com- evening mass in the Blue
Dance Marathon to benefit puter information systems Room at fl0:00 p.m. as well as
the Erie Crippled Children's model curriculum can assist Skatlng - the regular 11:00 a.m. mass in
Association. The dance is in classroom situations, This the chapel. Also, there are
Saturday November 17, from seminar Is open to the public. The Glenwood Ice Rink is Christmas cards on sale in the
Beyer sponsoring several skate-a- Campus Ministry for 20 cents
Lounge at Gannon thons in November to benefit a piece or 10 for $1.50.
University. For more Informa- March of Dimes and its fight
tion call 452-6163. Graduate School 4 against birth defects.,Three
Commodore 16 home com-
The Egan Scholars are spon- puters will be awarded to local Check Cashing -
Seminar - soring a question and answer participants. A marathon all-
session about; Graduate nighter will be held Saturday, Checks can be cash in 209
Dr. H. Ray Souder, a regent School on Monday, November November 10 from 8:15 p.m. to Main. Hours are Monday,
on the board of DPMA Educa- 5 in the Faculty Dining Room 7:15 a.m. Call 868-3652 or 2:45-4:00 p.m., Tuesday, 1-3:30
tion Founation, will conduct a at 6:30 p.m. The panelis made 8 6 8 - 5 4 3 6 ' # f o r m o r e p.m., Thursday 1-3:30 p.m., and
seminar* at Mercyhurst * Col- up of faculty and* administra- information. Friday, 11:30-4 p.m.*
NOVEMBER 1,1984
Billy's Saloon -10th and
Peach St. "Ike Smith and the
Free Spirit" wiil be perform-
ing. Every Tuesday is Men's
Nite with assorted drink
specials.
King's Rook Club -1921
Peach St. Thursday is Ladies
Nite with 35 cent mixed drink
specials. November 3th will be
a Male dance revue. Sunday
from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Is a foot-
ball buffet and 60 cent drafts,
7"p.m.-9 p.m. Skeeter's Jazz
Fest, and 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
dancing.
Tim's Tavern -340 E.l2th
St. Every Wednesday, Friday,
and Saturday D.J.Flyer from
9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Every Satur-
day noon-6 p.m., and Wednes-
day 7 p.m.-1 a.m. 25 cent 12OZ.
draft beers.
The Hold (below the Dry
D.J. John Plays At:
Tuesday:
Stadium Lounge
Ladies Night &
Mercyhurst Night
2Forl
Wednesday:
Antlers
4th and Sassafras
Oldies Night
Ponies 3 For
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Dock) -3122 W.8th St. Every drafts, Wednesday Little bus trip tto the Carnegie
Thursday Taco Night all you King's 3 for $1, and Thursday a Museum In Pittsburgh. Bus for time schedules.
can eat for $2.95. D.J. will be spinning the leaves Baldwin at 8:30 a.m.
tunes. Cost is $2. Sign up In the Plaza -800 W.Erie Plaza-
Changes -3619 McClelland Union. Will be showing "Soldier's
St. "Alexander" will be perfor-j. • tSherlocks -Monday Is 2 for Story''/•American
ming Thursday with 25 cent 1 drinks, Tuesday 25 cent D r e a m e r " , " T h i e f of
drafts and a $2 cover charge. drafts 4 p.m. till closing, Hearts","Flrst Born", and
Friday "Fair Weather" a Wednesday is beers and tears "Razor's Edge". For times call
theatrical rock group will per- night watch • Dynasty and 454-0050.
form. Cover Is $3. "Friction" afterwards "rock and roll with
will be performing on "Ventura" and all the wings Cinema World -2206
Saturday. you can eat for $2.50. Perform- W.15th St. Will feature
ing Friday and Saturday will be "Teachers","Places in the
November 4-11 - "Million Heart","Terminator", and
Ramada Inn Lounge -6101 "Rick DIBello] and the Dollar Movie* Week", your
Wattsburg Rd. Every Tuesday DiBelltones from 10 p.m.-2 v "Ninja III- The Dominance".
favofite oldies and classics For time schedules call
and Thursday Wings and Taco a.m. Cover charge Is $2. will be shownT
either in the 454-2881. ;
Night all you can eat for $3 Back Porch Cafe "of? Zurn
from 8 p.m.-11. p.m. "The Recital j Hall. Nov.4-"The
Classmates" will be perform- Sting", Nov.5-"To Kill A Mock-
ing Friday and Saturday from ingbird", Nov.6-"Phantom of
9:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. < the Opera",] Nov.8-"Animal
Crackers ', Nov.9-"Rebel
Pal Joey's -1101 State St. Without A Cause", and
"Angel Fire" will be perform- Nov.11-"Lost Horizon". Ad-
ing from 10:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. mission is 50 cents for each
on Friday and Saturday. showing.
Hall and Oates at the Civic
Kate's at the Holiday Inn November 10 - Watch for Center November 5 as
Downtown • -Will present details for a student bus to the presented by Dicesare-Engler
"Moonlighter" Friday and Alfred football game. Sign ups and K104. All seats reserved
Saturday from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Friday, November 2- "Fami- will begin Nov. 5 at the Stu- $13.50. For more information
p.m ly Feud" will be played In the dent Union desk. ,? call 452-4857.
Student Union at 8 p.m. Teams
Shenanigan's -3728 Pine of five can sign up at thai SAC Millcreek Mall -This week's Conway Twitty -will appear
Ave. Nightly specials include: office. i •£ movies include "The Karate December 1 at the Civic
Monday and Wednesday Kid","Body Double", and "Ter- Center. Call 452-4857 for more
Wings $2.25. Tuesday 25 cent Saturday, November 3- A ror in the Aisle". Call 868-5152 information. -
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Disc Jockey
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Friday: D.J. John
Saturday: Harry Hariston
Halloween Party:
Friday: 9-1
In The Blue Room
50's & 60's Dance
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$ D. J. John is
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Call 456-6942
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Calendars from page 1
half. Classes are worth 2.5, 3.9, or 3.5
credits each. Full time students are re-
quired to carry 8.5 credits per term.
According to BYU's registrar's of-
fice, "the academic calendar is quite
flexible." There are no plans to change
their calendar to that of semesters.
The registrar's office also noted that
there are "more credits available In our
calendar than of the other area col-
leges such as the University of Utah or
Utah Tech."
Southampton College of Long Island
University In Southampton, New York
still adheres to a calendar that In-
cludes intersesslon.
This year, fall semester runs from
September 10 until December 21, In-
tercession starts on January 2 and
finishes up on January 25. Spring
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datory but is no longer required. The
dean's office notes that "most
students don't return for interses-
slon." They continued that most of the
students who opt to take intersesslon
use the time "mainly for f ravel courses
or specifics within a major."
Using the intersesslon option allows
some students to graduate earlier.
i Bowling Qreen State University In
Bowlingj Green, Ohio is one college
that has totally changed academic
calendars.
Previously, Bowling Qreen, like
many other state universities In Ohio,
followed a quarter calendar. Quarter
schedules are ten weeks long.
At the start of the 1982-1983
academic v?ar, Bowling Qreen made
the change to semesters.
According to Linda Hamilton, assis-
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tant to the vice-president for planning
and budgeting, the change "was decid-
ed by [the Board (of Trustees) lor
economical reasons, it was beneficial
to the university and cut down the
paperwork and registering process
from three times a year'to only two
times."
Classes start earlier in the year, at
the end of August, and end the first
week of May. Previously,! students
started at the end of September and
ended In mid-June. I I
Hamilton admits that the change
has been a good one a) Bowling
Qreen. "Professors prefer semesters.
It gives them more | time."^^ ^ ^have
There ^^
been no major complaints from the
student body about the change.
Hamilton says that the biggest pro-
blem came In the area of converting
over from quarter 'to semester ac-
creditations. Bowling .Qreen establish-
ed a special task force to undertake the
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standing from quarters to semesters.
"No students lost any credit toward
their degree program," notes
Hamilton.
These other calendar .alternatives
could be kept in mind as Merchurst
decides its academic calender. Also,
the college community should be
aware of the problems in changing
calendars and the problems that could
arise with a new calendar.
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PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD NOVEMBER 1,1984

Now 7-1
Women's Tennis finishes
Laker foot balhteam
Z?!:ZLL* n„« ,IorU AQ on very successful season at 10-3 TThe
he Lady Lakers
Lakers bounced
bounced unblemished 12-0 singles
CrUSriv3S UUCjUGSriS *rO"fc.U ByGregYoko Lady unblemish<
record. In]doubles action,
By R.J. Zonna 50 yards for his second score. right back, however, with their
"We had an excellent second biggest win of the Johnston had an impressive
Wilkins extra point made the season which saw our girls 7-1 slate. This is coming after
PITTSBURGH- The Mer- score 28-12. year, this one against Gannon.
cyhurst Lakers kept their Divi- i ' Jon Gerarde scored the play really well. We establish- Their 7-2 victory was special an outstanding freshman
sion III playoff hopes alive by 'Hurst's next touchdown as he ed ourselves as a dominant for a couple of reasons, ex- outing when whe ended at 14-1
o v e r w h e l m i n g Duquesne* stepped in front of a Henson force on the local |tennis plained the Lakert coach. in singles play.
University 48-20, Saturday pass and raced 19 yards for scene," boasts second year "One reason is simply "What can I say about
night. The win improved the the score. Wilkins kick put the coach Ric! Harden,^ 'This will because they are Gannon I Jan?", wondered Harden.
Laker's record to 7-1, while become an important factor That is a big boost in itself. "She's the most consistent
Lakers ahead 35-12. for both us and our op- player on the team by far. Jan
dropping the Dukes to 2-5 on The Dukes benefited from ponents," explains Harden. The second reason we liked
the season. this win more than others is was someone we could
another Laker fumble and "Believe It or not, intimidation always rely on for a win."
The Laker's offense rushed scored their last touchdown and confidence play a major because we have three local
for a season high 358 yards on a 13 yard pass from Henson role in college tennis." girls on our team as compared "I think all the playing ex-
behind the leadership of Greg to Rich Capretta. Matt Cramer to Gannon who recruits from perience has paid off,' remarks
; Mercyhurst's opening the Pittsburgh and Cleveland a very humble Johnston. "The
Harayda and Penn Hills alumni hauled in Henson's pass for match of the season against
Eddie Ricci. Ricci scored on the conversion and the score Grove City exemplified this. areas. This means a lot to the more I play, the more I know
two runs and passed for was cut to 35-20. girls." ; $ e p- I how to adjust my game and
According to Harden, the Lady The Lady Lakers went on to u s e * the right s t r a t e g y .
another In a successful Laker Tim Ruth, who rushed Lakers traveled to highly
homecoming. win four out of their final five Strategy is very important to
for 129 yards on 26 carries, | regarded Grove City without
Mercyhurst wasted little scored the next touchdown expecting to win. The result matches, losing only to a my game."
t i m e g e t t i n g o n t h efrom a yard out to pad the lead tough* Allegheny squad, to Amy Arrowsmith, playing
scoreboard, as they scored on to 42-20. Mark Paradise grabb- was a 6-3 loss. record their best mark in five mainly fifth singles, recorded
their first play-* from scrim- ed a clutch third down pass •> But, from this point on, 1984 years at 10-3. When.asked if he a 10-2 slate in 1984. Her play
mage. Craig 'Zonna^streaked which was good for 15 yards was quite a successful year. was surprised by his team's was also consistent and sharp
past his defender and hauled and a first and goal at the two After their initial defeat, the performance, Harden quickly thoughout the season.
In a 54 yard bomb from Ricci.fi yard line. 'Hurst women went on to responded. "Amy played the best tennis
Zonna adjusted the pattern record five consecutive vic- "No! Actually I thought of her life," notes Harden.
Bill Prencipe banged it in tories. Their first win was pro-
when he realized there was no from one yard out to finalize we'd be 13-0, but then what "She adjusted well to the
deep safety on the play. Tim the ] scoring at 48-20. Brian bably their most enjoyable coach doesn't expect the change in position and had
Wilkin's extra point put the Rostek quarterbacked the and formidable accomplish- best. Realistically, we could lots of fun this year."
Lakers up, 7-0. ment of the season. For the have been undefeated. I can Perhaps the most notewor-
Laker's final drive and Mike E f irst time in the past six year,
The Dukes bounced right Salter, Prencipe, - and Darryl blame the three 'losses on thy performance of the season
back and scored on three of Lewis*accounted^for all yar- Mercyhurst defeated t h e coaching errors. I should have was turned in by freshman
their next four drives. Two of dage in the drive which Fighting Lady Scots of^Edin- made some adjustments in Lisa Heidelberg. She stepped
the scores were set' up by covered 41 yards, ? • boro University. each of the losing matches right into the heat by playing
Laker turnovers. Jim Parey Mercyhurst's offense rolled "They've been considered a which may have turned them in the number one singles
kicked a 32 yard field goal to up 489 total yards. step above the other local around in our favor." position as she finished with
make the score 7-3. Then, teams for a long time," relates There were, however, a few a 7-6 mark.
Defensively, Mercyhurst Harden. "It was nice to show
after a Ricci Interception, Du- bent, but didn't break. Coming things Harden was surprised "She adapted extremely
quesne used a no huddle of- into them, as well as ourselves, well to the college number one
the game with the that we are in the same league. with this year.
fense to move Into Laker ter- number one defense in the na- "The enthusiasm was great, slot," compliments the coach.
ritory. Parey's 40 yardAfield. tion (Division III) the Lakers What made the win., even bet- higher than I've ever seen it. "I expect big things from her
goal brought the score to 7-6. gave up 366;4otal yards. Tim ter was that we played them Also, the willingness to learn in the future."
The Dukes went ahead for Latimer, Don Gibbon, and down there." was present. They were eager An early look at 1985 shows
the only time in the game Scott Kelly came up with 14, Four triumphs later, Edin- to work to improve their a promising season ahead.
when reserve quarterback 1 1 , a n d :10 t a c k l e s boro came to Erie for a game." > Harden will lose just one
Scott Henson sneaked in from respectively. rematch.'. The Lady Scots One individual -who would member of this year's squad to
the three. The Dukes faked Mercyhurst has bthe r next received the win, but it was have a hard time Improving her graduation. Although he may
the kick and tried to pass the week off, but will return to tainted by the., fact that the game is sophomore Jan also lose Arrowsmith who is
ball into the end zone for twoti travel rtouAttrediemNovember 'Hurst sported a juggled line- Johnston. She finished! this considering a transfer to a
points, but the pass fell in- 10. 8Mt£« u i o i t . > id M P due ; to numerous injuries. season's campaign with an college near her home.
complete, and Duquesne led But even w i t h t h e s e
12-7 as the second quarter changes, the nucleus^ has
opened. Hurst Review been built. The top four
Mercyhurst took the lead for
good when Ricci scrambled in
from six yards out. The Lakers
Soccer team sinks; Volleyball players will all return next
year, plus additional recruits,
allow Harden to look ahead to
drove 78 yards in seven plays,
Al Blevins raced 44 yards on
the drive's ;first play. Wilkins
ends fourth; Crew races to top 1985 with anticipation already.

added the point after to make The Mercyhurst soccer Knights. ."We played f fairly Coach Elaine Ruggiero's Talbert was named to the All-
it 14-12. ; . team will have one more well. Our main objective was volleyball team will continue Tournament teamv-?for her
Mercyhurst also scored on chance at securing victory to win the game, but we their busy schedule this week efforts. \
their last drive of the first half. number seven when they host wanted to have a good game when they participate in the | CREW
Johnny Loshelder galloping in Behrend today at 2:00. The against the tenth-ranked team St. John Fisher Invitational After the men's varsity four
from ten yards out. The drive booters dropped a 1-0 decision in the country. I think we did. this Saturday. captured their biggest Win
covered 38 yards and was set to Niagara and a 4-1 decision The score Is not indicative of The Lady Lakers are now against Marietta two weeks
up by a Jim Sturm intercep- to Gannon to see their record the game itself." 16-13 after defeating Villa ago, the men's and women's
tion. Mercyhurst used the fall to 6-10. In what Zimmerman termed Maria (15-11, 15-6, 15-1) and novice crews wet to work this
4
hitch and pitch on the first Coach Duane Zimmerman "a well-played game", the finishing fourth In Edinboro's past weekend.
play. Craig Zonna," "the Zo was not pleased with his 'Hurst trailed just 2-1 at the Tournament. Combined ithe two,squads
Show", caught a pass from team's performance against half. Bill Thompson scored for Slippery Rock, ranked se- captured a first, two seconds,
Ricci and then lateralled to Niagara. "I don't think we took Mercyhurst with an assist to cond in the region, captured and one third place finish in
Loshelder, " t h e L o the game very serious," he Gary Jamieson. the tourney, while the Buffalo. The men's team took
Show",who took'it down the commented afterward. In fact, As wasMhe case all year Fighting Scots took second the first, beating South
ten. Wilkins made the point a Laker player scored the only long, the offense again had and sixth rated Clarion finish- Niagara, St. Joe's, West Side,
after to give Mercyhurst a goal of the game on a defen- trouble getting going. Qannon ed third in the six-team field. and Canisi us.
21-12 half time lead. sive error. outshot the Lakers 22-5, while "It was really tough, but a The varsity teams will travel
The Lakers took the second Zimmerman was, however, N i a g a r a had a 13-12 good tournament; especially to Columbus, Ohio this
half kickoff and drove to mid- pleased with his team's play advantage/ for experience," commented weekend to face Marietta,
field before Ricci scampered against the tenth- ranked VOLLEYBALL Ruggiero. Sophomore Darla Michigan State/apd Purdue.
NOVEMBER 1,1984 THE M ERG AD PAGE 11

Men's Preview

Mercyhurst hoopsters ready to begin 1984-85 campaign

By Greg YokO ^ ^ One of the problems facing "He has developed into an of-
The Mercyhurst football the Laker coaching staff this fensive threat. He's now
team is not the only team In Its season, is something that developing his rebounding
1 so-called "Senior Year" In Other coaches hope to have, and defensive play." f
1984. | deciding who the starting five Another key to the Laker
The Laker basketball team, will be. squad this season will be the
under fourth year coach Billy There are, of course, a few bench. Since seven players
Kalbaugh, Is also entering its positions which have been are Jighting for the top five
senior season. Leading the decided. spots, Mercyhurst obviously
Blue and Green squad for the There Is no doubt who will has some depth. But It goes
1984-85 campaign will be represent Mercyhurst at the further. \
senior tri-captains Jon guard positions this year. At A major reason for last
Berkeley, Rodney Coffield, point guard will be six-foot season's success was the play
and John Green. Rodney Coffield. The of Matt Nesser. Now a
"They give us stability and engineer of the 'Hurst offense, sophomore, Nesser should
experience that we've never Coffield has accounted for 340 show Laker fans even more. A
had before," relates Bob assists in his three year reign. much needed back-up to Cof-
MacKinnon, assistant basket-! He will take an 8.4 scoring field, Nesser pumped in 130
ball coach. "It's really been a average into the 1984-85 tallies himself while dishing
factor In pre-season practices. campaign. an impressive 103 assists.
When we go over drills and "He sees the court extreme- "Matt is a very intelligent
plays in practice, these guys ly well," says MacKinnon. player who is deceptively
are familiar with what's going This year's basketball tri-captains John Green (10), J.D. Berkeley (12),
"Rodney makes good deci- and Rodney Coffield (4), villi be the catalyst for a successful Mer- quick, " comments MacKin-
:
on." sions on the break. He is very cyhurst season. non. "He has good hands and
In addition to the three good defensively, but he always seems to make the
seniors, Mercyhurst will have tends to pick up careless asked of him." compliment each other. It'll right play. Matt gives us very
even more experience with a fouls." L The only other position be a dog fight all year." good depth at point guard."
pair of sophomores and a trio At the "other" guard slot is which Is relatively secure is And, for the first time in Kalbaugh and MacKinnon
of juniors. the Laker's "Shooting J.D. Berkeley's power forward ages, the Lakers have a pair of also welcome five new
"For the first time, we are aMachine," John Green. In post. In his three years, big, talented ballplayers who freshmen to the 'Hurst corp.
very deep, veteran team," three seasons, Green has Berkeley has amassed 490 re- are both capable of starting in Bret Busch (6-7, forward), Nate
reflects Kalbaugh. "Their play, scored an incredible 1681 bounds, good enough to place the center slot. ( f Harris (6-2, guard), and Tim !
as well as our new freshmen points, Just 69 behind the Mer- him on the Mercyhurst ail- Junior transfer Chuck Winbush (6-7, forward) will see
which have proven cyhurst all-time career record. time list, just behind who Brower and Junior Marty Cams plenty i of. action * for Mer-
themselves as "'very good Averaging 21.0 points a game, holds the number one mark. are competing for the middle cyhurst, as will two addition
players, should give us one of he will most likely lead the • " A great rebounder and a post. Brower, the tallest freshman walk-one, Joel
our strongest teams. - Blue and Green once again. very good all-around athlete. member of the Laker con- Ceraso (5-11, guard) and Joe
"Last year we went Into the He can run and jump with tingent at 6-9, Is a 1981 Fessler (6-0, guard).
"Obviously, John's a great anybody In Division II basket-
season with just nine healthy s h o o t e r , " MacKinnon graduate of Erie's Cathedral "I'm excited about this
bodies. This year we have a ball," praises MacKinnon. "I Prep who played at Division I year," claims MacKinnon. "If
acknowledges. "He's been think this is the year J.D. will
13-man roster In which eleven really working hard this pre- put it all together. Siena College for two years we keep relatively healthy,
of the guys could play tomor- season. Defensively, he's do- before returning home and we're going to have a very
row," boasts Kalbaugh. ing everything that has been As for the other two starting enrolling at the 'Hurst. < good year. We're going to be
positions, at forward and "Gives us a perfect compli- exciting and we're going to
center, four players are ment to \ Marty," states win. 9
challenging. Junior Kenney MacKinnon. "Chuck's a very "We're a fast-break team
Moss and sophomore Todd good rebounder and defensive with an up-tempo pace; It's fun
TONY SABELLA'S Lee are battling for the final player. He is also very Intense. to t-watch, fun to play, and fun
forward spot. He's working hard on his of- to coach."
Moss averaged 8.4 points fensive game where he needs Neither coach would make a
Genuine Pizza and and had 84 rebounds last year, a little improvements Chuck prediction for the year, but It Is
while Lee added 7.3 markers a will be very good for us this hoped that the Mercyhurst
Delicatessen, game and grabbed 103 year."
rebounds.
A Lakers will be participating in
While offense may not be some sort of • post-season
3 0 1 8 State Street "Kenney is really maturing Brower's forte, it is Cams'. play.
as a player," relates MacKin- Last season, the 6-6 Cams ac- Mercyhurst opens their
455-6119 non. "He fills In the defensive counted for 190 points, a 7.0 1984-85 campaign on Satur-
lane as well as anybody." average, from the middle slot. day, November 17, in the Gary
ttomqk ***** It* 'Todd had a very good He grabbed 120 rebounds and Miller Classic at the Erie Civic
freshman year. He's a good re- blocked 34 shot in 1983-84. Center. The first opponent for
bounder who has a nice jump "Marty Is really coming Into the Blue and Qreen will be the
J ONE shot. Todd and Kenney really his own," says MacKinnon. Eagles of Alliance College.
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The Erie Golden Blades w have some assigned profes- Individual tickets are on
open their season Friday sional players. A special draft sale at the Civic Center Box
against the Carolina Thunder- will be held later for these Office for the home opener.
birds with many new faces. players. Ticket prices are $5.50 and
Because of the format The official "Voice of the $4.50 for adults; $4.40 and
changes in the ACHL the Erie Golden Blades" for the $3.50 4for children, students,
Blades will have to keep,a 1984-85 season will be WEYZ and senior citizens. Regular
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