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as VOLMSm046 MERCYHURSnCOliEGE^S WEEKLY^STUDENT NJEWSMPER October $,1994 if October is Hunger Awareness Parents invade campus Month. Mercy h urst By Anne Schleicher activities on A cfe E/Features Editor Parents' Weekend 1994 Schedule of Events page 2. Parents' weekend is here and Football falls to St. Francis Page 8 it's not too late to be involved. A plethora of activities has been Friday, October 7 7:00-9:00 p.m. % planned to entertain and engage Registration Herrmann Union Lobby Reception students and their parents in the Herrmann Union Great Room 8:00 p.m. Hypnotist Zurn Recital Hall Mercyhurst Community. But don't let the presence of your fam­ Saturday, October 8 ily be the only determining factor 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Registration Herrmann Union Lobby in participation. 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Herrmann Union-Laker Inn 10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon Panel Discussion j All students are invited to at­ Herrmann Union-Laker Inn 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Italian Buffet Luncheon tend this weekend's events. Ac­ Egan Dining Hail 1:30 p.m. W Football at Buffalo State Buffalo, NY tivities range from a panel discus­ 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Leisure time GOP getf ogether sion involving the various major 6:45 p.m. Seating for dinner Ice Center department heads, musical enter­ 7:00 p.m. J Dinner Ice Center Anyone interested in forming a Young Republicans dub is tainment provided by our own 9:00 p.m.-Midnight Dancing Ice Center invited to attend an organizational meeting on Thursday, Oct 13. D' Angel o* students, hypnotist For more details, call John at 824-2496. J Sunday, October 9 Mark Pittman, women's soccer, 10:00 a.m. Mass and rowing. Christ the King Chapel 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Brunch Egan Dining Hall The highlight of the weekend is Regal voting set the dinner dance that will be held Saturday night at the Ice Center Homecoming king and queen nominations will be accepted until from 6:45 p.m. until midnight 4 p.m. Friday. Voting will take place next Thursday and Friday, Oct Reservations can still be made by 13 and 14 from noon until 4 p.m. calling Ms. Pat Liebel, alumni relations director, at extention 2538 or stop by at her office in Egan 46. Laker Inn events Put on your comfortable shoes *-* w and spend the night dancing away Don't miss Monday Night Football in the Laker Inn on Monday? to the music of D-Man, D.J; Den­ Coffeehouse will take place from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Wednesday nis Henry. in the Laker Inn. Stop down for a cup of coffee and check out the Parents' weekend concludes entertainment SAC is providing this week. Sunday with the College commu­ nity celebrating Mass in Christ the King Chapel at 10:00, fol­ lowed by brunch in the Egan D in- Your sports voice ing Hall. WMCE is looking for student sportscasters for winter sports. So this weekend, whether this is Anyone who is interested should call John Leisering at 824-2264 or your first or last fall at the 'Hurst stop by the radio station as soon as possible. The radio station is , join the rest of your friends and located in the lower level of Baldwin Hall. their families in discovering all Hypnotist Mark Pittman will perform Friday at 8 p.m. in Zurn Redta 1 that Mercyhurst has to offer! Hall. \ "•'& -i S'.'i fC Support the Lakers Come out and show your school spirit this week. The Laker crew Crashers cause controversey team will participate in the Niagara Chase Regatta on Saturday a t the Laker boathouse. Women's soccer will host the Ha mot Classic on by Jule Gardner Senior Writer Merciad about 'Gestapo' tac­ "Most of the problems are I Saturday and Sunday. They will play one game each day. Both tics, I think about such incidents. coming from women's apart- games are at 11:30 a.m. The Laker Football game against Buffalo The first weeks of this aca­ Actions a re taken because of these ments." Dever said the sexual State University will be broadcast on WMCE. The pre-game show demic year have been character­ and other concerns. What we're misconduct charges stem from begins at 1:20 p.m. Saturday. Don't miss the action this weekend just ized by "major partying" with trying to promote is reasonable improper touching of drunk fe­ because the game is in Buffalo. intoxicated strangers, as young conduct Strangers don't have the males on the verge of passing out as 16, found at college gather­ same accountability to and being pa ssed a round the party. ings, according to Bud Dever, Mercyhurst as our students do," "Something serious is going on director of security. said Dever. and I would like to alert the cam­ It's not only against the rules, "We're going to take a real pus community," he said. 1 In other security news, com- \Friday he said, it's dangerous. Two com­ hard look at things. If we have to plaints ofsexua l m isconduct were bring in the PLCE (Pennsylva nia plaints about parking are not just Mostly sunny and reported last weekend, he said. Liquor Control Enforcement) we coming from frustrated residents. r^&fts&x A complaint to the Erie police warmer; high in the upper MSKPVS'' '•••£: 'There's no question a lot of will. That could mean big time 60s. freeloaders are taking advantage fines," he said. about cats parked in the of residents," he said. Dever said parties have been Mercyhurst driveway leading to Saturday Students from Mercyhurst "wild and out of control." If the the parking ramp resulted in a Partly sunny and Prep, Gannon and Bchrcnd are hosts can't identify people, they number of tickets and threats of breezy; low in the coming to Mercyhurst because are likely to be held responsible towing. 40s; high near 70. the parties are free or of rela­ for damages, he said. 1 The problem is that cars were tively low cost he said. 'They're Although Dever does not pro­ blocking the Briggs Avenue side­ Sunday drinking up the profits," he said. mote campus parties involving walk, said Dever. Students be­ Chance of a thu nder- Dever said a 16-year-old was alcohol, he said that if you're lieved the area to be property of storm; highs 65 - 75; at a grain-alcohol party. That's going to have one, it's best to Mercyhurst College. In fact, said just asking for trouble," be said. have a resident at the door at all Dever, an ordinance establishes lows near 50. "Every time I hear someone times to monitor who is com ing right of way 40 feet from the complain or write a letter to the into their apartment center line. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD OCT. 6,1994

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Mercyhurst walks to feed the community

teers, who collect canned goods By Craig Rybczynski from the six students. ter.M "Mercyhurst involvement was Editor in Chief They include: Rebecca Walkers traveled the 10K smaller this year because I got the for the Emergency Pantry of the Second Harvest Food Bank. Fiorenza, John Col cm en, Bill stretch of road to benefit the vari­ word out later than usual," said To some people Mercyhurst Meyer, Hillary Hamilton, Lisa Dominic. |In the past the event has been ous food relief efforts around the well attended. College is very sheltered and set Brown and Becky Zawacki. world.' However, students who missed m m off from the rest of the commu­ "It is good to get out with thou­ the Crop Walk can participate in The men's and women's soccer 'Twenty-five percent of the pro­ teams, the hockey team, Circle K, nity. Sunday, Oct 2, six students sands of people in the community similiar events throughout Hun­ ceeds go to Erie area charities/' Alpha Phi Omega and the Crimi­ and one administrator took the and try to make the world a better ger Awareness Month. said Dominic. "The other 75 per­ nal Justice Society have all been necessary "steps" to aid the hun­ place/' said Dominic. "And be­ p Oct. 16 has been designated cent benefits third world relief instrumental to the event in the gry- ing involved with Erie and the agencies, such as UNICEF and World Hunger Day by the United past. The Crop Walk began at world helps us not to be so iso­ Nations. Catholic Relief Services." "It is a great cause, it is some Waldameer Park and ended at lated." ||1 Mercyhurst has been involved The next food drive corresponds what of a tradition," said Head Perry Monument at Presque Isle. "It is for a good cause and walk­ with the walk since Dominic ar­ with the world day of recogni­ Hockey Coach Rick Gotkin. "I Campus Ministry's Joe ing-is something I like doing," rived at the Hurst, five years ago. tion. think the kids enjoy doing it and it Dominic coordinated the relief said Hamilton. "Helping people But this year, the turnout failed The Mercyhurst Food Drive, allows them to give something effort and received assistance less fortunate makes me feel bet­ to gamer as much as in the past. Oct 17-18, is made up of volun­ back to the community." $ • Down with apathy

By Anne L. McNelis Oct 20. day [for weekend activities] but Copy Editor Straub and SAC Secretary Erin people don't always look at them McGuinness also discussed some ... It doesn't always register." "We want to promote school of SAC's plans for the rest of the "We've been fortunate," Straub spirit," said SAC Chair Rich year. "This year, especially win­ said. "We have an excellent, en­ Straub Tuesday. SAC is sponsor­ ter term, is going to go over well," thusiastic executive board." ing a contest to create a mascot Straub said. McGuinness said, "We're kind for the Mercyhurst Lakers sports McGuinness said, "I think this of like a team. I can't believe the teams. year is going to be unbelievable." success we've had this year." "It's obvious that the spirit on The group has planned activities Both McGuinness and Straub campus is poor," Straub said, "and for the winter such as virtual real­ I think this can help... especially ity and laser tag. encouraged student participation if somebody on campus" designs McGuinness and Straub agreed in SAC^ctjyiUes. 'hn order for the mascot "It will be better than that the year has been a success me to make a place for myself, I if we get somebody in to do it for thus far. "We've had a couple hit need to get involved. I do that by us," Straub added. and misses, but I expect them J» getting other: people involved," Any student can submit an idea Straub said. McGuinness said. for the mascot to the SAC office, McGuinness agreed, "It seems |3SAC meetings are held Tues­ located on the top floor of the ... we have a good weekend, then days at 8:30 p.m. in the Govern­ Union. Entries should include a we have a bad weekend." ment Chambers. McGuinness and drawing of the mascot, a name for 'The biggest problem is the Straub encouraged all students to the mascot and the entrant's name public relations," Straub added. come to the meetings with ideas and telephone number. The dead­ "We have the posters out by Tues- and input. j line for submissions is Thursday, Erin McGuinness, SAC secretary and Rich Straub, SAC chair are working hard to plan for the year. Criminal Justice Club recognized International Poetry

By Rob Wilson Merciad Contributing Writer [Forum to perform On Monday, Sept. 26, the K Performers from the Interna­ this particular program through­ Mercyhurst Student Government tional Poetry Forum in Pittsburgh out Pennsylvania and beyond and I officially recognized the Crimi­ will be at Mercyhurst on Satur­ have received rave reviews. Hazo nal Justice Club. day, Oct. 8, to present Her Infi­ has been a particular friend to This second year organization, nite Variety: Portraits of Mercyhurst through the years and which is open to students of all Women in Poetry and Song. Iat one time brought six Pulitzer majors, has already started off Samuel Hazo. director of this en­ Prize winning poets to the with a bang. Attendance and en­ semble, is a nationally respected Mercyhurst campus over a period thusiasm was far beyond that of poet who, last year, was named of two terms. last year's club and the fun has by Governor Robert Casey as the This performance will take not even started. State Poet Laureate. Accompa­ place inZum Recital Hall at 7:30 Discussion, which was lead by nying Hazo will be Anne Mull in p.m. Admission is free to the com­ last year's treasurer, Jim Alton an, Burnham (a singer and munity. The program is supported covered a brief introduction of recitationist), Kate Young (a by funds from an Academic En­ the criminal justice club and an singer and narrator), and James richment Grant and through the explanation of its modest achieve­ Ferla (a guitarist and lutist). Mercyhurst English Department ments, m. These artists have performed After suggesting some ideas for this year's agenda, the elections Club officers-Jamie Crock, Genia Mecci, Jim Altman, and Rob Wilson RA ^ for the officers were held. Alton an, L j the only returning club officer, Earn $500 - $ 1000 weekly stuffing ran unopposed for the office of The newly elected officers, who future engagements.! ¥ president Rob Wilson, Genia said they were thrilled with tre­ The next scheduled meeting is envelopes. For details - RUSH $ 1.00 Mecci, and Jamie Crock all won October 6, at 8 p.m. in the govern­ with SASE to: mendous tum-out and enthusiasm .- .GROUP FIVE very close races for the vice-presi­ in the club, would like to encour­ ment chambers. For any ques­ 57 Greentree Drive, Suite 307 dent, secretary, and treasurer, re­ age all students interested in the tions please call Shirley Will iams Dover, DE19901 If spectively. £ criminal justice field to attend at extension 2266J91 OCT. 6,1994 THE MERC1AD PAGE 3

Somethin i Funky Culture an

By Damon Sterling w* Merciad Staff Columnist By Anne Schleicher A&E I Features Editor Last Episode: Bone, "Thug- gish Ruggish Bone" = 8 volume As a native Erieite it upsets me control to hear so many people rail on Craig Mack, "Flava In Ya Ear* Erie as a cultural no-man's-land. = 10 volume control True, we're not New York City, San Francisco or Chicago, heck we're not even Pittsburgh or Are you "Ready to Die?* Cleveland. However, with a little I already have. determination and willingness to If your heart is strong, your look beyond the obvious, much soul willing, and you're not afraid to face what lies in fronto f you, of worth can be discovered within then run to your local music shop and purchase the smash hit album the confines of ErieJPa. to enter­ "Ready to Die* by that unyielding lyricist the Notorious Big. This album is da bomb. Everything about it is phat; the beats, the tain, amuse, and provoke thought, lyrics, the cover, even the notorious one himself. even on a college student budget. Don't worry about fast forwarding over a song, like those other With this in mind I would like weak tapes that you may own, to get to the song you like. to use this space as an opportunity £ Because each track is better then the next. to promote cultural and artistic You can't go wrong in purchasing this album. happenings about town to those You would be a nut to let this slide on by without even listening kindred souls who have an inter­ to it est but perhaps are uninformed If and when you do listen, stand back because your speakers will about where such events are be blown (10). J f~' occuring. Geeeya. He hit cha wit it in the movie. , Menace II Society with The Erie Art Museum 411 State "Straight up Menace.* Street, is a fine example of an oft- Now he's coming hard with his new album We Come Strapped. missed Erie treasure. Due to its MC Eiht featuring Compton's Most Wanted has written, produced convenient size a trip to the mu­ and distributed a boom in' album. seum won't demand an entire af­ Geeeya. This album is taking west coast rap to another level. Like ternoon of one's time. One can Snoop's Doggy style, Dr. Dre's The Chronic, and Warren G's travel downtown, grab a cup of Regulate—G Funk Era, We Come Strapped represents a new coffee, and head over to spend style of west coast flava.It' s more smooth, mellow and laid back. about an hour investigating the latest interesting exhibit. Geeeya. This is another album that you can't go wrong with. It's not just too hype, its 8Hype. The only way to listen to this is at level 10 on your volume control. To hear the music that I write about, tune in every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on WMCE 88.5 Due to its conve­ FMErie. nient size a trip to Margaret Bourke-White the* museum won' t 61st floor Chrysler Building demand an^ entire afternoon of one's time.

The Gallery is open Tuesday- Saturday fromlla.m.-5p.m . and Sunday from 1 -5p.m.. Admission is free for members and free on Wednesdays. But even at full price ( $1.50 for adults, $.75 cents for senior citizens and students, and $.50 cents for children under 12) this museum is a bargain. Heck, your coffee will cost you more! Guided tours are included in this great price, just call ahead Weekly Cafeteria Menu and ask to arrange one with Friday 10/7: Breakfast. Broccoli-chedda romelette, CBrienpotato.Iu/ic/?: Cynthia Christopher, the Museum rwo-cheese pizza, turkey fried rice. Dinner.Beer battered fish, meatball Education Coordinator, at 459- sandwich, pasta & potato bar. Saturday 10/8: Breakfast: Continental 5477. | | breakfast w/ Belgian waffles. IM/IC/I: Baked lasaga,antipasto salad, Italian Now through November 13 the tausage & meatballs, mixed vegetables. Dinner. New York Strip Steak, museum is running the following breaded chicken tenders, pasta & potato bar. Sunday jlO/9: Brunch: exhibit: Margaret Bourke-White Scrambled eggs, hash browns, frizzled ham,turkey ala king, yogurt, fresh .Early Photographs, 1927-1931. fruit, danish, donuts. Dinner. Roast freshham , mashed potatoes & gravy, Bourke-White, a fimous adven­ pasta & potato bar. Monday, 10/10: Breakfast. Buttermilk pancakes, turer, world-traveler, and one of cottage friedpotato , frizzled ham. Lunch Hamburgers, gardenburgers, the pioneers of photojournalism urkey ala king.Diwt^r.Swiss steak, pineapple fritters, pasta & potato bar. and the photo essay, graduated Tuesday 10/11: Breakfast. Belgian Waffles, French toast, sausage pat­ from Cornell University in 1927, Margaret Bourke-White, 1928 ties, home fries. Lunch: Greek hot dogs, broccoli cheese casserole. opened a studio in the Terminal biwier:Turkey divan, taco boats, pasta & potato bar. Wednesday 10/12: Tower in Cleveland, and landed 1936, and to cover combat in This show features 50 rarely- Breakfast: Buttermilk pancakes, ham & cheese omelette, hash browns. assignments in which she photo- World War II and the Korean seen$dramatic black and white Lunch Hot turkey sandwich, pizza casserole. Dinner. Hungariaan gou­ graphcd industrial sites including War, to photograph world lead­ photos drawn from the estate of lash w/rice, char-broiled ham, sweet potatoes, pasta & potato bar. Thurs­ steel mills and Lake Erie ore boats. ers including Josef-Stalin and Cleveland photographer Arthur Gray. They explore Bourke- day io/13: Breakfast. Belgian waffles, fried eggs, home friesw/onion . Based on this early work, New Mahatma Gandhi. White's early years as a commer­ Lunch Meatless chili, BBQ ham sandwich, stir fryvegetables . Dinner: York publisher Henry Luce, hired By 1971, when she died at the cial photographer. Also included Cheeseburger loaf, stuffed cabbage, Mexican bar. her to work for Fortune maga­ agcof67,Bourkc- White had built zine In 1929. From there, Bourke- a worldwide reputation and left a are a number of telling portraits of the young Bourke-White by MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For a recording of the daily menu, White went on to shoot the cover legacy which includes some of assignment and the lead photo the century's most well known her contemporaries. call 824-2192. essay for the first issue of Life in images/ PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD OCT. 6,1994

The Ryb Roast Krayger gets bold Dear Editor • sexual, out to fightfo r gay rights umn, read it again. I think thatyou By Craig Rybczynski again." Frankly, I considered not can get something from it. I have Editor in Chief I am writing this letter to the even writing that AIDS column a lot of people who tell me that the editor in the hopes that my real in the first place because I thought first th ing (and sometimes the only ^They're here! message behind it is heard not that many people wouldn't thing) they read in the Merciad is 9 Parents Weekend is back, '94 only by the editors, but also by the take the time to even read what it my column. Don't lose faith in style. rest of the Mercyhurst commu­ was that I was trying to say. me now. For Mercyhurst students it nity. That column was not geared to • And second, to the editors in means that for the first time all In last week's issue of the Neanderthals with a narrow view particular, have respect for that year the apartment or dorm has Merciad, many of you flipped to of life, but to Neanderthals with a one BIG column I wrote last year, to be cleaned. the editorial section to find and limited understanding of AIDS but have just as much respect for The Cheetos have to be read my column "Disintegration" and contraception. And that is my columns of the future. I have scraped out fromjunder the (formerly entitled "Behind the what was overlooked when the a thousand "coming outs" to write couch. The rug that now makes a crunching sound when you walk Wheel"). For those of you who bold faced slant was put on my about Don't silence all the im­ on it, is fair game for the resident vacuum cleaner. read it in it's entirety, you know column. portant things I have to say by The bathroom that now looks like a swamp has to be drained. that I wrote on thef subject of Now I understand how journal­ biasing other columns. Clothes are stuffed into closets and under beds to reveal the floor AIDS, and more specifically, pro­ ism goes. Sometimes you get Give me the freedom to say you last saw when you moved in. miscuity. It is not to the benefit of screwed over. I can remember the what I want, in the manner and g Mom, the world's toughest inspector, is arriving to see that her those who read the entire column first column I wrote on the topic context that I choose. ^ ?y child or children are living in comfortable housing, not the ran­ that I gear this letter, but to those of homosexuality and how my Besides, my being gay is old sacked and beer- laden abode students call home. of you who read only the phrase goal in writing it was not to "come news. By the time the dynamic duo arrive at the Hurst and speed through in bold stating: Are you one of out" to the Mercyhurst commu­ the gates, your apartment will actually permit people to get from the the Neanderthals who believes nity. I knew it would happen in Sincerely, front door to the kitchen in a matter of seconds. that AIDS is still a fag disease? the process, but my initial goal But gleaning the floor of waste and clothing is not all that Parents' I am writing this letter to clarify was just to heighteni people's Nick Krayger Weekend is supposed to be about a few things, the most important awareness of the diversity present People will j ourney to this bastion of higher learning like pilgrims being that I did not recommend on this campus, and in the world. on a mission. License plates fromth e outer regions of Canada to the nor did I want that particular Instead, I found on the evening east and west coasts of America will come to Mercyhurst phrase (or any other for that mat­ of that issue's distribution a big, It's about seeing your parents raid the book store and buy every­ ter) to be bolded in my column. bold, screaming exploitation on thing from Laker underwear to Mercyhurst sweatshirts. To be quite honest, I had contem­ the front page of the Merciad, For some students it will be the last time before graduation, they plated not even keeping that sen­ Krayger Comes Out. Well, no will be on campus with their parents. tence when I wrote the column kidding, Krayger was coming out, History and the nostalgia of the college will last with them until because I didn't know if it was he was also trying to make a point May when seniors graduate. necessary. I should have gone with A point that was defeated and left my first instinct people already biased once they I am angry that particular phrase read the front page. Mom, the world's toughest inspector, was highlighted for a number of I could go off for hours on why reasons, the strongest concern I don' t apprecia te be ing expl oited is arriving to see that her child or being that reading that one phrase and why one,should always be biased a lot of people, probably careful when handing in a piece children are living in comfortable made them put up their defenses to any newspaper or periodical, and not even take the time to read but I have two things that I want housing, not the ransacked andjbeer- the rest of the column. people to understand. laden abode students call home. I am sure that the first thing that First, if you didn't read my col­ went through a lot of heads when umn from last week, go back, and they perused my column was after rubbing out in thick marker Smoke? This is what s Freshmen and their parents, on the other hand, have a totally 'There goes the militant homo­ what was boldfaced in the col­ going on inside. different perspective of* Mercyhurst. The newness is appealing. Old Main and the Union are centerpieces in group photos and the The Merciad conversations they have at dinner. They plan everything down to the last detail to ensure that the time College's First Class newspaper as rated by the Associated Collegiate their parents spend at the Hurst is meaningful. Vol. 68 No. 6 Oct. 6,1994 This is where we can draw a comparison to the older and veteran crew of adults who travel to spend time here. Merciad The upcoming weekend allows them a chance to see the maturity Craig Rybczynski Editor in Chief Leon Mumford Sports Editor and development of their kids, and to make sure the person that Anne L. McNel is Advertising Manager Annie Schleicher A rts, Entertainment answered the phone when they called was just a friend. & Copy Editor &JFeatures Editor It also gives mom and dads the opportunity to see how college has lule Gardner changed their siblings. Senior Writer Megan Circle News Editor The change might be hard to fathom, so here are some of the things Jerry Trambley Faculty Advisor that may typify the transformation. 1 Crew cuts have been replaced by flowinglock s and their normal Merciad Staff garb now includes choice selections picturing Jerry Garcia and The Lee Ann Kelly Jay Kennedy Jennifer Trinidad Nicole Ponstingle Grateful Dead. Heather Ryan Mike Brown Janel McBride Katrina Foltz| Your innocent child is now referred to by some nickname like Beth Nichols N icole Oeraci Tonya Beebe Dan McQuillen Gleek, Shaggy or Shades. J Howard Wilson But looking past the dingy laundry that clutters your room, the Heather Marshall Andrew Burck Greg Troyer Chris Fiely Katie Petri Elizabeth Navarra Bobbi Jo Qirven new haircut or image, your mom and dad will have a great time* Joel Pentz The key is to let them get involved. Remember some of them only Scott Williamson Nick Krayger get to enjoy the college experience once a year with their kids. So let them have a good time. Liven up the dance at the Rec. Center The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College, Box 161 501 E. 38th St., Erie. Pa., 16546: Phone 824-2376 Saturday, and spike the punch. j These people lived during the 60's m allow them to let loose and The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. enjoy flashbacks to the "Golden Days" of partying. Don't your parents deserve it? I think Woody Allen summed up what it is like to go away to IStlXSr S rt 0ptSSPls deterrail*d by the Editorial Board with the college. He wrote, "And my parents finally realized-that I'm Editor holding final responsibility. The opinions expressed in The Merciad are kidnapped and they snap into action immediately: they rent out my not necessarily those of The Merciad, its staff or Mercyhurst College. room. i» OCT. 6,1994 THE MERCIAD PAGES

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Campus Question Trouble in the heartland What do you think about school Farmers caught in a Catch-22 spirit at Mercyhurst? By Greg Troyer Merciad Political Columnist Willow McVay, Sophomore, Anthropology 'There's some, but definitely not enough. Pet Rural America is in trouble. Urban America should be worried. go support the athletic teams here at school."

Burn down your cities and leave our farms, Bill Franz, Freshmen, Undecided and your cities will "I think it's pretty good. People get spring up again as if by magic; The spirit is at the oarties. I know tl 99 but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country. - William Jennings Bryan Jason Altaian, Sophomore, Accounting: Democratic National Convention. 1896 "People should get off their butts and start supporting one another. Maybe then we will find out what school spirit is all about, because there really is none on campus." fAgricultur e is this nation's largest industry. Farming accounts! for 20 percent of all jobs in the private economy, either directly or via farm service-oriented business. Roughly one-fifth of this Seth Carl, Junior, Business: nation's gross national product is related to agricultural produc­ "I think it sucks, the students tion. Every time an agricultural job is lost three non-agricultural care enough to get involved ii jobs go down with it A ripple of trouble in the farm belt soon becomes a wave in America at large. What is currently happening in die countryside Bryan Welker, Junior, HRIM: should be seen as a tidal wave bearing down on this nation. ^Federal agricultural policy is a self-conflicting fiasco. Substan­ "I.;think school spirit is very lacking and non-existent. More spirit contests tial amounts of revenue are spent to help the American farmer to or something need ^ to beheld." * g * ^^ L become more productive. (Is $1 billion per year substantial anymore?) Government funded facilities provide subsidized research and education that helps increase productivity. Quotes compiled by Nicole Geraci. Contrary to common belief this is far fromdesirable . American farmers are already too productive for their own good. Productivity increased nearly 20 percent fromth e mid- Thanks for the memories seventies to the mid-eighties alone. Consumption fails to match this increase in output The end Dear Editor: cards that came my way. retirement reception. result is that overabundances are created. This drives prices I am thankful to those who pre­ The two Joe's earn a special down.. Lower prices translate into decreased profits. To compen­ This note goes to all those of the pared the delicious food for the thank you the one for the banner sate for lower profit yields, farmers have often increased produc­ Mercyhurst Family who a made Reception table —thankful, too, thatgreeted me and the other who tion even more. Thus the farmer is caught in a self-destructive Friday, September 30, so happy a for those who arranged the table escorted me home with a very cycle. This cycle is perpetuated by misguided governmental day for me. I was very glad to see so beautifully. I appreciate all the happy memory. policy. all who were present, and I am work done by Rosie Briggs and Even more mind-boggling is that in some cases farmers are grateful for the many gifts and Carol TJnsled who organized the Sister M. Juliana! actually paid not to produce. The idea is that this will help to curb the excess supply of goods on the market Indeed it does and this program makes some sense when taken by itself. When considered with the policy of subsidized research the conflict becomes infuriating to those concerned where their tax dollars are being spent. (Is their anyone out there who is not?) The criteria by which subsidies are distributed are also mis­ guided. 'Unlike other assistance programs the money is not distributed to those who need it most The money is given out in accordance to the amount produced. Thus those who produce more receive more support This program helps support those large producers who need help the least and leaves the small producers at an even greater disadvantage. The net effect of government policies has been that small scale fanners have been pushed out This is dangerous. Large scale production has several negative consequences. Corporate mentality begins to control decisions. Profits become subserviant to other concerns, such as sound environmental practices and long-term sustainability. 7 -•i The invisible hand of the market has left very visible signs of human suffering in small town America. Families who have spent generations nurturing the land have lost everything in a few short years. The American public at large does nothing to bring about change in our nation's agriculture policy. Why should they? American consumers benefit from low food prices. However, this;:] is short term mentality. Low food prices are not a given. The non-financial costs of cheap food are not immcdiatlcy observable. They are severe none^ the less. Keep this in mind in your selections in the upcoming elections. That is, of course, if you even know where the candidates stand on this issue. PAGE 6 MERC1AD OCT. 6,1994

Roger's New Neighborhood Vegetable Kingdom By Gretchen E. Ulery Merciad Contributing Writer

Mercyhurst has added a new By Jay Kennedy^ dimension to the political science Merciad Staff Columnist department Dr. J. Philip Rogers has arrived on the scene, He is One of the most talked about brimming with anticipation and underground alternative CDs out enthusiasm. Rogers joins the al­ right now is the new They Might ready existing political science be Giants album John Henry, staff, which includes Dr. Randall an album showing that the band demons and Dr. Michael has undergone a creative change. Federici. Rogers brings to It is also an album that no one is Mercyhurst a multitude of expe­ sure whether or not they want to rience. He earned his masters in get 'Vl'm telling you now, get Counseling Psychology atjthe University of North Dakota. He it! " S ji I followed up with a Ph.D. in Po-1 Aside from John Henry and other various EPs, They Might Be litical Science from the Univer­ Giants have had four other proper albums: Apollo 18, Flood, sity of Texas/Austin. He previ- Lincoln, and their self-titled debut Previous to their latest release, ously taught at the University of0r • J« *hili» **•«, Professor of Political Science I have found Lincoln and Apollo 18 to be their best efforts because they showed the group's ability to make perfect, tight, short and Pittsburgh, Johnstown, .and Rogers is formulating plans with gram requires students to take incredibly catchy songs that no other group in music history has George Washington University. PSA for a model U.N.*in mid- classes in political science and been able to accomplish aside fromth e Beatles. 1 love Mercyhurst!" he said. January. The event will take place natural sciences. Of course, the Beatles eventually transformed into something not Part ofhi s passion for Mercyhurst at Baldwin-Wallace in Berea, Rogers emphasized that environ­ as tight, short, and as incredibly catchy as their previous efforts. Sgt. comes from his interaction with Ohio. He looks to take a delega­ mental studies requires knowl­ Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band was an album performed by the other professors. Particularly tion, made up of six to 15 stu­ edge ofboth the political and tech­ Beatles when they were trying to pretend that they were a different within the department Rogers dents, who are eager to put forth nological aspects. ^He promotes band altogether, to sound like a different band, and in a lot of parts explains that he, along with the work to gain valuable experi­ environmental studies as the "field of the album they succeeded. demons and Federici, have a ence. Rogers looks to the model of the future" encompassing a They Might Be Giants is seemingly trying to make the next U.N. as an experience to build on, whole array of different areas&He great working relationship. This phenomenal yet mysterious Sgt Pepper's record with John Henry, friendship ha s evolved from their possibly leading to a bigger event stresses that a student does not at Harvard, New York or Toronto. the first TMBG album performed with a full band. Their previous similarities, and all three profes­ necessarily have to be in the con­ efforts had about 19 songs per album, had an average song length of He hopes to establish the model sors are deeply committed to the centration to take a course in en­ about 2 1/2 minutes, and had an average album length of about 35 program. Rogers feels that they U.N. as a trip taken annually for vironmental studies. minutes. John Henry contains 20 songs, with an average song have the potential to achieve "a all interested students. In addition to the environmen­ length of 3 1/2 minutes (typical pop song length), and the entire critical mass" and create an out­ Rogers promotes the model tal studies program, Rogers serves album length is over 57 minutes! However, this is by far not a pop U.N. for a couple of different rea­ standing department as co-advisor with Mr. Richard album. sons. First, it is a great opportu­ But Rogers also explains that Kubiak for the new environmen­ Some of the songs sound like they were written in the 1930's, as nity to involve students in the the differences among them tal awareness club. The club looks if the group were trying to pretend that they were a band from that era. operations of different countries. demons and Federici can also to increase student involvement Others, like their first release, "Snail Shell", are hard alternative Second, the event allows students prove beneficial to the program. in recycling programs at to interact with people from other rock songs that sound like the Giants wrote them pretending that Each professor has particular in­ Mercyhurst and globally. All stu­ colleges and universities. It serves they were an alternative pop band like Weezer, which really worked terests which lie in different ar­ dents interested in the club, or as a motivational factor, where well. eas. This is no problem since each other programs, should talk to students can engage with others Also, if you're a lover of the old TMBG songs, you'll be happy to professor's expertise serves to Rogers for more information. on an intellectual, as well as so­ know that almost the entire second half of the album is exactly that complements the others'. Rogers cial basis, he said. Third, Rogers On a more personal level, "Sleeping in the Flowers," "I Should be Allowed to Think,** "Why pred icts success in the futu re for sa id tha t the mode] U.N. proves to Rogers en j oys spending time with must I be Sad," "No One knows My Pla n," "Destination Moon," and the political science department be a fun activity, based on practi­ his son, Benjamin Philip. He also "Meet James Elisor" are just some of the tracks that you should skip with such strong direction. cal experience. The students par­ mentioned that he will be cel­ to immediately if you want to hear them doing what they have His co-workers aren't the only ticipate in a simulation where the ebrating Texas Independence always done best, making perfect, catchy, and clever songs that people at Mercyhurst that Rogers application of knowledge serves Day. For those interested in join­ almost force you to immediately want to sing along with them. likes. He particularly enjoys work­ as a rewarding experience. ing the festivities, details will be I was a little disappointed in John Henry on the first listen. A. It ing with the students. He is espe­ forthcoming in the spring. But, if was a bit too brassy for my tastes. B. A good portion of the album Rogers is also energetic about cially enthusiastic about increas­ spring is too long to wait, check wasn't nearly as catchy as what TMBG albums usually are. C. The the new concentration offered at ing student interaction through out Rogers now. He is usually songs were obviously intentionally stretched out to be longer than Mercyhurst. An Environmental extra curricul a r activities. He looks found haunting the halls, accom­ they had to be and despite the good musical structure of the song& Studies and Politics concentra­ to the Political Science Associa- panied by the sounds of Counting It was a little annoying. tion has been added to the politi- Crows, on the first floor of Preston tion (PSA) to help him promote * cal science department The pro­ Hall. i? To rate this album in comparison to what TMBG has proven more student involvement themselves capable of in the past, John Henry is really worth about

Capture the world with Belle Epoqae wer*-e ZSUwritten "2ZX&in the 1930's , a^Ws if the

This fall's Films For Discus- George Garrelts of the Philoso- $\Qt group were trying to pretend that | | sion series began this past Tues­ phy & Religious Studies depart­ they were^a band from that era. day evening with the showing of ment, is designed to open the This week's film, Belle Epoque, Hie War Room, the documen- world by bringing films of inter­ directed by Fema ndo Trueba, is a r tary concerning James Carville national and cultural significance story set in pre-Republican Carlist 21/2 stars out of 4. and his team's management of to the Mercyhurst community. Spain concerning a young However, in comparison to other alternative bands, which is how Bill Clinton's presidental cam­ The department brochure calls soldier's escapades through all I'm supposed to rate this album, it is next to perfect There are paign. Political Science profes­ this "an eye-opening the;women in a family. The creative, experimental! psychedelic elements of this album that sor Michael Federici introduced experience...a doorway to another Toronto International Film Festi­ make the stretched out songs more interesting to listen to. and led the discussion following world.v And with all that is hap­ val calls the film: "Deft, comic If one were to listen to John Henry, not having ever heard of the film. pening and changing in the world, and upbeat...Trueba has managed TMBG, one will find a fantastic alternative album in general. Aside Although the chance of finding it's becoming more fascinating to distill thirties Spain into a re­ from the annoying brassy sections that take away from the songs, an a showing of this film again in the everyday." freshing idyll of enchantment and element that is obviously due to the inclusion of the new band Erie area is slim, you can still Films are shown Tuesday nights sexual antics."/ members, there is not one bad song on the entire album. Unfortu- experience the remaining five at 7p.m. in Zurn Auditorium. nately to a hard-core fan, itjust isn't Irving up to the Giants potential films that will be shown in the Admission is free for the Don't miss out on this exciting In my unbiased opinion, They Might Be Giants fifth album John following weeks. Mercyhurst Community and a "eye-opening" evening of enter- Henry is worth 3 1/2 stars, a great following to their always four- The Films For Discussion se­ mere $3 for the general-public. taininent and Stimulation. star album Apollo 18. J ries, produced by Professor Season tickets arc available for PAGE 7

Yesterday's News Harriers Fly at LeMoyne

By Leon Mumford Merdad Sports Editor By Greg Troyer j

ft Mcrciad Sports Columnist Joe Paterno.the godfather of football fans in Pennsylvania, The Mercyhurst cross country bead coach at Penn State for 22 teams finished respectably this years, winner of two National past-weekend at the LeMoyne Championships, scholar, gentle­ College Invitational in Syracuse, man and... unscrupulous dealer New York. The men placed tenth of intolerable amounts of pain in a 14 team gfield, while the and suffering. women placed sixth out of ten. Wait a minute. "Pain and suf- A constant drizzle made the . • fenngr Those are not good virtues to add to good old JoePa's course conditions a major factor. unquestioned testament. No they are not Junior Dan Chase led the men's But Ken Denlinger was not concerned about enhancing Paterno's effort Chase finished the five mile popularity when he wrote the recently published book, For the course in 28:26, good enough for Glory. He was more determined to reflect some of the harsh realities 30th place. involved in modern day college football. f Freshman Tom O'Dea fol­ Denlinger studied the fortunes of 28 freshman? prospects signed lowed Chase across the line for by Paterno in the 1987-88 season. Along the way, the sport itself the Hurst in 29:31. Team captain seems to lose some of its glitzy luster. Mike Brown was close behind in It is hardly surprising that Penn State has developed a sickening! y 29:48 while freshman Jeff Welch persuasive recruitment policy. One of the players, we'll call him completed the course* in 30:07. number 40, was approached by a Penn State agent when his home Junior Seth Carl and senior Scott town endured an emergency water shortage. The agent reportedly Chours finishedtogethe r in 30:59. best held his phone receiver near a running water faucet, took a big gulp, This was a personal best for both LeMoyne College Invitational and then said, "See, we always have water at Penn State." harriers. Number 40 played for two years before neck injuries forced him to retire ... while he could still walk. Hey, tough luck. Number... Melissa Hall continued to set early fall to finish 57th in 22:56. hmm, let's say 72, was so badly concussed after a game that for two the standard for the women's team. Sara Boyd turned in a solid 25:54 Quote of weeks.he forgot how to tie his shoe laces. Never mind... enter Hall ran to 12th place overall in a performance. Senior Trish Pow­ Number 73! Joe's successful machine keeps rolling on. time of 19:59 for the 3.1 course. ers achieved a personal record for Freshman Bridget Holzheimer the course by over four minutes in the Week Of the 28 prospects dreaming of the NFL (and a fat wallet to satisfy and Wendy Lampart finished 26:41. ;* J their imaginative greed), half underwent surgery, one was virtually 26th(20:44) and 27th(20:48) re- Head Coach Richard Hartis blinded and only seven played the last game of their eligibility. spectively. Team captainNichole Both teams compete in?the forecasting the game against Number 33 and a half complained, "I'm a 22-year-old in a 40-year- Putt was next among Mercyhurst Mount Union College Invitational Transylvania :" There is a old body." So what! Life's tough at the top. ru nners. Putt finished in 43rd place in Akron, Ohio this coming week­ lot at stake but we got a good Behind the success stories lamented in college yearbooks all over with a time of 21:33. Katie Fox end. tip that their goalie is afraid the country, there lurks a multi-million dollar business. It's not only followed Putt 17 seconds later of crosses so we are out for nice to win, it's profitable. Number 40 may generate $100,000 of and three spots back. revenue, while number 72 may only bring in $8,000. Figures and Barb O'Connor overcame an blood." I statistics. Year in, year out Kind of fades the larger-than-life glitzy image of the sport, doesn't it?

Out of the 40,000 college students playing Division I ball each year, fewer than 2% get drafted into professional programs. Shat­ HEY MERCYHURST tered dreams lie scattered on football fieldsacros s the country. How sad. But isn't life similar? Most of us dream of becoming rich (well we certainly wouldn't reject an odd million dollars here or there). COLLEGE STUJDENTS!! Yet 40% of the wealth is owned by less than 2% of the US population. Yeah, I think the plight is very similar. Sha ttered dreams everywhere. Wednesday night is your night at the Unfortunately, one of the commandments of capitalism reads: "not everyone can have what they want."j; .• •& And those who get what they want have usually had to sacrifice a New Stadium Loungei! Jkrt in order to get it. Are you willing to break a bone, maybe give that I bit of yourself you liked the most so that you can say, "I did it. I've Check us out every Wednesday for got my dream and I'm successful." And then what? Well, you could dream a new dream or perhaps you are alreadyftappy with what - BAM CIS CHA you 've got Poundet

Support theLady Laker Soccer team this weekend when they host the Hamot Classic at Mercyhurst College. Saturday: Drury College TBA \ Sunday: Northern Colorado TBA forget to come down on Sundays ft Proper I. D. and dress required. 26 East 26th Street ^ •U "kM' PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD OCT! 6,1994 •_

Lady Laker volleyball team beats Gannon

By Dan Hilfiker the first time in seven years, as proved by beating Gannon, that Merciad Staff Writer well as Bcllarmine College 3-0. we can defeat anybody. We just Coach Craig Davie noted, 'The have to,-find;that consistency " During this past weekend the whole team played well in spurts, said Coach Davie. "4 lady Laker Volleyball team hosted but the big mental victory for the the annual Mercyhurst Invita­ girls was beating Gannon. Hope­ tional. The girlsi finished a re- ful ly that emotional uplift will spectable 2-2 in a tournament that bring us some much needed con­ The Lakers next match will be featured 10 of the top- ranked sistency." at home against undefeated and teams in the region.$ On Monday the girls lost a close number one ranked Edinboro on On Friday the team lost to Cali­ decision to Allegheny College 3- Thursday October 13. 'The tough­ fornia University of Pennsylva­ 2 in a match they know they should est part of our schedule is coming nia and tournamentirunner-up have won. up and every match must be Millersville 3-1, but rebounded "They were surprised and let treated as a must win situation if sharply on Saturday to defeat victory slip away. We are trying we want to qualify for nationals." cross- town rival Gannon 3-1 for to find consistency. We; have said coach Davie.

The Lady Laker volleyball team p Men's soccer rides coaster Mercy hurst Invitational Tournament By Lee Ann Kelly eled to Wisconsin to battle top- the hour, scoring the winning goal Merciad Sports Writer ranked Wisconsin Parkside. Af­ for the Hurst Brian Ambrecht ter playing an excellent first 45 started off the play with a beauti­ The past week has been some­ minutes, the Lakers competed ful free kick in which Greig what of a roller coaster ridefo r well against their host, keeping Waddell flicked on to Kroener the Laker men's soccer team - the game scoreless. who then slipped the ball in the full of ups, downs, twists, turns But in the second half, the men back of the net Keeper Bartly and loops. again hit a series of bumps in the Joyce diminished any hopes of Last Wednesday, Mercyhurst path. Early? in the second*half Lewis scoring, recording his first traveled to face Wheeling Jesuit. Dona 1 Knox was called for a foul shut-out of the year. All in all the After Mark Shokalook scored the in the penalty box and thus Wis­ men finished on a good note, thus first and only goal off an assist consin began their scoring with a ending the Lakers topsy-turvy from Leon Mumford, the Lakers penalty shot Three, additional roller coaster ride. were thrown for a loop. From goals later, the\Lakers?4reached "We played three good halves then on the Laker's game streaked the bottom of the hill, losing to of soccer," Hartis commented on down hill. the Division 2 powerhouse 4-0. the weekend!' In the second half Although Mercyhurst con- "We haven't been getting the against Wisconsin Parkside we troll ed the pla y, they unfortu nately results we deserve from the level made a lot of elementary mis­ could not put the ball in the back at which we have been perform­ takes, a sign of a young team. But of the net. Wheeling equalized ing," remarked Hartis about the we're making ^steady improve­ and then eventually went on to loss. ments and are looking forward to win the game with a late second But Sunday was yet another day the second half of the season." half goal. "Wheeling Jesuit was a and Mercyhurst would not allow game in which we dominated and their spirits to be darkened. should've won but didn't," com­ Agamst Lewis University, the The Lakers face Transylvania mented coach Hartis. 'The ball Lakers were without question the Saturday and Northern Kentucky just would not fall for us and they better team, finally capturing the on Sunday. There is a lot at ended up scoring in the last 5 victory they have been striving sta ke," voiced Hartis. "We got a minutes to win it" for. * tip that their goalie is afraid of This past weekend, the men trav­ Shawn Kroener was the ma n of crosses so we are out for blood." Football team loses three straight

By Chris Fiely down. "The Prez George quarterback sack and other stops THROUGH OCTOBER 16 Merciad Football Writer Pay dock kicked the successful in the backfleld. Seniors John point a fter. St Francis sealed the Langer and Jason Myers had a _ __ MVISNOWSAWI . _. WEDNESOAVS.THURSMVS.nMKmSATO^ After two tough losses to ranked victory with a 69-yard TD run sack apiece and combined for 18 SEATING LIMITED • CALL FOR RESERVATIONS TODAY teams, the Laker football team with five minutes to go in the tackles while sophomore Brian BOXOFFICEPHONE was eagerly looking for a win to f. ANSWERS game. Burton had an interception for 13 456-5656 set them back on the right track as Golga went nine of 17 for 112 ADMISSION S10 00 the team lined up against St STUDENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS SB 00 WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYSft SUNDAY S ONLY Francis. But the Red Flash had Senior Jay Conizzo said, "It was other thoughts about the game as a disappointing loss because they THE ROADHOUSE THEATRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART they beat the Hurst 27-7. were an inferior team. I feel as ,n"n is 05 STATE STREET. 2ND FLOOR _ •_ ^_ In their third consecutive game though we did not come to play as ltfwW9 vw, „.J OF FRONTAL NUDITY BOTH MALE A* away from home, Mercyhurst had a team but I am very confident SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR VIEWING BY MATURE AUDIENCES a rough first half. St Francis that we can pull it together when scored one touchdown in the first we play Buffalo State." CHILD CARE WANTED quarter and two in the second. PRING BREAK 95 -- After a scoreless third, the Lakers yards with one touchdown pass Monday—Wednesday-- The Lakers finish their road trip SELL TRIPS, EARN CASH found themselves on the wrong and one interception. Golga's this Saturday as they head east on Friday. Mornings only. AND GO FREE!!! Student side of a 21-0 score. Following a longest pass was a 28-yarder to 1-90 to Cover Field to face the 38th and Perry. Travel Services is now hiring couple of changes of possession, senior Todd Melfi, who finished Bu f fa lo State University Bengals. the Hurst took the ba 1166 yards on References mandatory. campus representatves. Lowest with six catches for 68 yards and The 1p.m. game in Buffalo against a nine play drive in just two min­ the one touchdown. Senior Chad 1 the Division III school is a non- tudents welcome. Short rates to Jamaica, Cancun, utes for their only score of the Daytona and Panama City M arris on led the defense with 16 conference game. hours! Excellent pay! game. Sophomore Matt Golga tackles and sophomore Jeremy Call Renee. 838-2759. -KOO-648-4849. found classmate Jeff Andres for McCoy made some promising the 4-yard pass and the touch­ plays in the scoreless third with a