VOL, 51, NO. 11 FRIDAY, JANUARY 19,1979 Calendar Talks Begin Again bySueFius I . | jj After dealing with the immediate budget crisis of last fall, the college has again turned its efforts to evaluating the academic calen dar. Dr. John J. Millar, dean of the college and vice president of academic services, met with division chairpersons last week to propose a new calendar for 1979-80. JJ Two different variations of the;4-3-3 plan were suggested. Both would eliminate Intersession and increase the course load for fall term to four courses. r "It is not in the best interest of the college to move to the semester system right now," Millar said. "There is a lack of clear-cut support for intersession." * i "Intersession may be a high point for some students," he added, "but a bad experience for many and a burden on faculty.'' Both plans of the new calendar would begin with a 13 week fall term lasting until the middle of December. Two terms, each ten weeks in length, would follow after the new year. t The second plan, suggested by Millar, would call for longer classes during the last two terms, allowing the college to finish approximately two weeks earlier than the first. "Four courses could be disasterous for some people," Millar said. Winter Scene - The bare trees of the season and the gray sky give off an Erie effect. 1 'some students have never taken more than three per term." He added, "At the same time, it could provide an easier pace for those students attending college for the first time. The 4-3-3 calendar provides for experimentation and can be put into action with a minimum amount of effort and change. The present system is designed to deal with the ten-week term." Social The division heads will meet again with Millar on January 23 to discuss further plans. Recommendations will then go to the College Senate for action. Final recommendations will be given to the president and the Board of Trustees for final approval. I Study "If the concensus is to stay with the 3-1-3-3 calendar, we will," Millar With the support of the College In the pasi, social work was a stablishing the major is seen as assured. "The question is, 'What does the institution itself want to Senate and Dean John Millar, concentration within the sociol an essentia] step in the attempt to do?'" College President Marion 'L. ogy department. To some, gain accreditation by (he Council Shane approved that "social on Social Work Education work be recognized as a major (CSWE). program at Mercyhurst." Elementary Ed. Majors! "There a re some 31 social work According to Bea Weissman, majors at the college right now," assistant professor of social Weissman noted. "There were Start New Sorority work, the major program will be many more double majors and A chapter of the national who are required to carry a 3.0 or "generic in form - having no minors indicating the many who organization for elementary higher QPA, elected officers to particular emphasis. This will recognize the relationship bet education majors, -Lambda the sorority. Melanie Tompkins prepare students for working I ween their major fields and Epsilon Delta, has been started was elected president, Mariann with people in a variety of social social'work." •** at Mercyhurst. 1 Ruberto, vice president and agencies including counseling 1 Reportedly, the college will be I Sr. Patricia Whalen, associate Paula Pizzat, treasurer. and referral work." applying for accreditation with professor of education, cited the Also elected were secretary ?m&&. CSWE sometime next year. If organization's goal as one of Reportedly, the college will be 1 Ann DelMedico, historian Marge actively searching for a second approved, it will hold for majors "encouraging a high degree of Zimmerman and freshmen gratuating from this year on. intellectual ability among its fulltime faculty member to teach representative Mary Smith. within the department. members." " i Members of the organization Weissman told the Merciad, More than 20 people in will meet January 28, at which "1 hope the new instructor will "Accreditation^by CSWE is ex terested in joining the honorary be able to assist in creating a tremely important for keeping time they hope to begin the social work program at sorority met for the first time last organizing various programs and gerontology (study of the aged) 0 Sunday. <, concentration . and minor pro Mercyhurst competitive in this skills workshops for all education wmm Members of the new chapter, majors. I 1 § gram," Weissman stated. region." \ } Bea Weissman •Merciad Interview 1 Heller Hits On 'Hurst Highs And Lows "I think-it's about time I say increase student Involvement, "People shouldn'tlbe limited to colleges. something to the whole campus," Heller suggested to keep sear parties." MSG Meeting ,i MSG President Mike Heller told ching for "what the students I At last Monday's MSG the Merciad. want." . "College life is going out and meeting, reps divided into groups participating," he added.'"No in order to brainstorm ideas on Heller was voicing his cdncern ft "We have to find dur own body seems to want to try issues confronting the college. over the problems of student issues,"{he continued. "We just anything new." £i Some of the topics centered on apathy, involvement and action. have to find .something that Heller cited the fact that few in the committees are: alcohol on •Beginning with the idea.that ignites the students." 'Hurst jjeople^at tended concerts campus, teacher evaluation, (ihere is actually very little At an earlier MSG meeting, apathy on campus, Heller Heller stated that there was no "We have to find somethinglthat ignites proceeded to encourage student great social issue the students 9 involvement and participation in could unite under such as those of the students. ' I on-campus decisions, f thefvietnam War or the Civil or coffee house acts, but feels residence life, public relations, "Students have the power . . . that attendance is starting to layoff review and [..student 9 increase. opinion. i ; * . . . but nobody uses it ' "In the past, we've brought in i> Reps and officers feel that smaller committees within MSG ;—_ • good bands, but mainly outsiders "Because students don't go to came," he said. , * will enable the body to act on Rights issues of the 1960's. ? T Mike Heller [.. Heller did suggest that raising issues that will encourage activities doesn't mean they're "We don't need massive student involvement. £' apathetic," he said, noting that Heller also touched 4 on the the activity fee might increase numbers because we're a small the quantity and quality of the As one member;put it, "Now "not all activities interest all school," he emphasized. subjects of alcohol and tuition as that we've done this much, we [students." "Suggestions go on-campus problems. various activities and stressed "Students have the power but that the 'Hurst has one of the have to stop talking and begin to further than complaints." nobody gets together and uses When questioned on the former acL"lllI 1 When asked about ways to it." 1 II issuefine commented that lowest activity? fees among I I JANUARY 19,1979 »!l Editor f OpiniOII John Bruno ThePrez £ * . ._ « . College President Shane will retire next year; it s not too early to think about who should replace him. t Comments I've heard range from that of appointing someone already involved with the 'Hurst to choosing a successor from a nationwide search. Some even feel that the next college president should be someone from the Erie area. r' Shane has done a commendable job as president He has handled the "increasing pressures" of his position admirably. However, his replacement should come from a more assertive brand of administra tor. One who can deal more effectively with the community: from the Board of Trustees on up to the students. The next 'Hurst president should be someone already involved with this institution. The Other Prez MSG President Mike Heller must have been born-again after that trip he and fellow MSG officers took to Harrisburg. . Pm glad he brought to our attention that the 'Hurst isn't as problem- ridden as some of the other schools in the state. Plain reassuring is what it is. Gives me the feeling of wanting to possess a whole new outlook on college life, Heller's discovery does; that and the fact that it's only six credits to graduation. 1 i J ' Like it or not, Heller's correct when he says there are no major issues for students to unite behind or against. Those days are gone. Revolution is out and hedonism is in. And it's a better world for it; so far. '1 •'**; : Maybe it's unfortunate, but somehow the World Hunger Problem and the Energy Crisis lack the necessary controversy to rally behind that made the Civil Rights issue and anti-war protest the fashion a decade ago. i t In the last Merciad issue, Heller stated something rather profound when he said "Because students aren't exactly what one wants them to be doesn't make them apathetic." This is true. It's a case of free will. Still, sometimes people have to be informed about'what programs, issues or organizations need help. And sometimes people have to be reassured before they will attempt anything new. I like what Heller is attempting; anything new can't be all that bad. Again With The Calendar Talks j Correspondence... The only thing I have to say about the resumed calendar talks is find a calendar that includes free Wednesdays and vote it on through the bureacuracy. If that is not to be, then keep it the same. But do something. I'm personally growing tired of having to see it discussed Lost Music. . . SaveJPr. Guy. . . in the Merciad time and again without answers. To the Mercy hurst Community: Dear Editor, £ j. Potpourri - CEC would like to thank the people who let us As you may know, we have a new bishop, Congratulations to Amy McNicholas who put away over 30 eggs in use their albums at the Danee Marathon. We Michael Murphy, who is strengthening old the egg eating contest the other night. For her effort, Amy will win a would also appreciate some help in locating programs and implementing new ones in the date with Mr. Cholesterol... : Surprise. The Library door still isn't fixed ... missing albums and 45's. & I < : diocese. The following,? albums are missing: Donna There is no truth to the rumor that Erie City Councilman Bernard Summer's "Live and More" and "Saturday I understand from the Campus Ministry staff "Babe" Harkins got* his nickname because he works well with Night Fever" (Sides 1 and 2). There are also nine that the bishop is very interested in our chaplin, children... 45's missing: "Hot Blooded", "We Just Fr. Guy Patrick. He seems to1 think that Fr. Sign of the times from a graffiti wall: "Support the ERA-Think of Disagree", <€Wooly Booly", "Hot Child in the Patrick could enrich the diocese further by his where Ron Guidry would be without it... " City", "I Feel Love", ''Obladi Oblada", "Only being trained to be a canon lawyer. 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Mr. Editor, - * apathy starts. I After reading your last few issues of [ I don't want to sound like parties are the Merciad I am really disappointed at more important' than academics but your cheap shots at the student body. lets face it college students like to get You are continuously complaining together and drink it's part of college about the student body apathy. Well life or at least it was. If this aspect of Mr. Bruno there are students, who in college life is being curtailed people four years, have seen the school go just don !t really feel a part of the downhill; involvement wise. college. The parties have gone from Tuesday So I'd really appreciate if you'd stop night and weekend parties to weekend all your apathy bull—, because you parties and finally to no parties at all. I haven't been here to see the turnaround can remember when there were parties in student involvement. in the dorms and incoming freshman Thank you, had the chance to go around and meet Ray Gross people. Ibis opportunity doesn't exist Sesler233 anymore. I don't know more than a han dful of freshman. I believe this is where Well Excuuunsse Me! - editor JANUARY 19,1979 THE Mf ROAD PAGE 3
This week, Co-op Corner looks at the summer cooperative education experience. Students interested in a summer or fall Co-op experience should stop by the office in 207 Main. The cut-off date for summer co op employment is February 20. j Each summer, most college students are interested in earning ad ditional funds. These additional funds help pay for tuition, room, board, textbooks and numerous additional needs of each particular student. I f T However, most students fail to correlate their summer job with their particular academic interest. Thus, the emphasis is on money rather than goals, career interests or career knowledge. Co-op provides both financial and academic rewards. ' $ Cooperative education can and does combine student goals and in terests with meaningful employment. Co-op is a means of defining and solving problems through the application and testing of classroom ex periences ; it helps students test career choices; and it helps to develop 8 8 Here Fr m left to right> Cathy Betcher Be self-understanding. Co-op can be a meaningful experience in a variety Sorrow*" ' *" * ° > "y Gartner, Mary Beth Barrett and Joyce of other ways to any interested student. j» It. is not too early to be planning for this coming summer. Many cooperative education participating employers have already selected the students who will be employed this summer. It is never too early to plan ahead.} **; jj ? Writing Center Helps GramrrSf j Also, for your information, we have several employers coming on Students who have a problem with grammar, According to Gartner, to qualify as a writing campus this spring to interview students for fall term co-op place spelling, organization of a paper or any similar tutor a student must maintain a 3.0 QPA, have ments. The positions are available to any interested major. difficulties, can turn to Betty Gartner and the the ability to get along with others and be con r I I PAID ADVERTISEMENT tutors who staff the Writing Center in 308 Main. fident with his or her writing skills. The Center's purpose is to help improve the "It is important to realize that the tutors come writing abilities of 'Hurst students. It began five from different majors," Gartner added. "This years ago under the direction of Andrew Roth, 1 stresses the idea that the ability to write well is a assistant .{professor of English and Com total part of any area of study. Learning how to munications, with a recommendation of Dr. write well is an essential aspect of any college William Garvey, then dean of the college. student's education, not'?just those who study P. Barry Me Andrew, director of develop literature." mental skills, says, "The Writing Center is one of Joyce Sparrow, a junior English major, the major components of developmental skills." discussed her job. "It does get quite hectic up Miriam Mashank, director of developmental here at times because of the paper work and education, states, "I believe the Writing Center tutoring," she said. "But I don't mind. I enjoy is a valuable resource for our students. I'm im helping my peers. Like any job, it does have its pressed with the diligence I see both on the part frustrations, here, however, they are easy to of the staff and of the students who frequent that overcome." i t Center." 1 T* Tutor Nan Swart, a freshman business ad The Writing Center is an established aspect of ministration major, adds, "We try to promote a Developmental Skills and PACE programs. casual (and friendly atmosphere. We deal Gartner, director of the Center for the past seriously with the students and our responsibility four years, is a 'Hurst grad and currently while helping them learn, but we do manage to studying for her M.A. in English at Gannon. She have an occasional laugh." has also taught at the Opportunities In Other tutors at the Center are: Cathy Betcher, dustrialization Center and with Project Head- sophomore English - Education major; Teresa start. ***• * . Borowski, freshman, human ecology; Bonnie M "I have an excellent group of kids working for James, freshman, English; Mary Beth Barrett, me; they're bright, personable and eager," she sophomore, communications; Lynette Mason, stated. 'The job would even be more difficult sophomore, special education and G. NeCastro, without them." senior, English - Business. Inquiring Reporter asks.
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Joe Soloraey. Senior Paula Pitzat, Senior JoAnn DeSantis, Senior Teena Ac her man. Junior "Instead of raising tuition all "I would recommend "I always thought there should "Make scholarships available the time, lower it to make the publicizing the good aspects of be something done about in to more students." school more attractive." Mercy hurst through the student's creasing the academic credibility efforts and achievements." of the college." ?A6£4 THE MERCIAD JANUARY 19J1979 Moment By Moment: Even Travolta Can't Save It by Vicki Martina go "Moment! by Moment" is a With all that trying, Travolta definite flop. Even its title But the plot just doesn't click. overdoes it at times. He.spouts II has too many undeveloped sub- prewarns the audience of the mushy sentimentality and slow and dragging move from an themes that do not connect with broods like a love sick puppy dog the main story-line. ^ uneventful beginning to end. over the changing inclinations of Tomlin. Never has there been a Lily Tomlin portrays the in movie so dull. The film goes off on tangents. famous older married woman Travolta tries to save a friend who begins apprehensive, but The entire story line shows from the mob, Tomlin makes an successfully seduces Strip, the Travolta unrelentlessly chasing effort once again with her society character of John Travolta. Tomlin, who is struggling to friends and her husband attempts Tomlin captures the passion of accept her husband's desertion a reconciliation. their relationship about as well as for a younger woman. She suc a'dried prune, j*. Her monotone cumbs to Travolta, who finds her The movie lacks a dynamic repitition of the script leaves pleasing despite her age, and story-line, developing characters much to be desired. 'f fp\ begins to put her life back and quality dialoque. Unfor together. FYom there on the tunately for the producers, many Poor John Travolta. He tries to relationship's an on and off thing. viewers lack the stamina needed add some sparkle to his already to sit through the film. bland lines, but it's hopeless. Even his childlike innocence, There are some exciting And if-all this wasn't}enough, bright eyes and boyish grin are "chase" scenes when Tomlin, John Travolta parades around in overpowered by the mechanical repenting her errors, runs after the same black underwear he grind of bad acting combined her wounded love who has flown wore in "Saturday Night Fever." with empty dialogue. from the warm nest. Tacky. f
Tom McDermott and Jeanne Palmer in rehearsal for the Theartre Arts Department's production of "Oklahoma." I a Oklahomait Has Seen • — 1 Theatrical H istory SACf FATHER-DAUGHTER WE PLACEMENT OFFICE I"Mr. Hypnosis," better known EKEND 1 by Betty Crandall Thus the changes wrought jby The following businesses will With the storming success of to his family and friends as Larry The Father - Daughter supply recruiters for interviews the success of "Oklahoma" Garrett, will be in Zurn Recital Weekend, set for April 7 and'8 is "Oklahoma" in 1943, its new style changed everything from the the month of January! in the swept all previous musicals into Hall on Friday, January 19. Show in need of volunteers on the Career Planning and Placement time is 8 p.m. r I following committees: the ash heap of theatrical history. Office: Hill's DepartmentxStore, All other musical.comedies to business aspects to the dance SAC is in need of help in For the talent show, 3 or 4 girls Jan. 23; IBM, Jan. 24 and York follow took, the example of the forms. The direction that the play making decorations for the are needed to organize the show. Steak House, Jan. 29. successful* "Oklahoma" land pointed was the manner in which February 16th Winter Formal. Participants in the show are also the modern™heatre™would Volunteers can check^fOr* m ore needed. 1 f THEATRE DEPARTMENT patterned itself accordingly. develop. info and details in the Student 5 or 6 members are needed for |P The Theatre Arts Department Nearly every musical comedy Union. « the decoration committee; 10 or is looking for st udent s who would more for the invitation com be interested in ushering for their success since 1943 has been a Mercyhurst College will READING LAB productions. musical play complete with present this classic on February mittee and two people for the genuine characters and songs The Reading Lab, located on boutonniere committee. For more information and-or if 2,3,4 and again February 8,9,10 in third floor Main, will present a you are interested leave your and ballets integrated as part of the Little Theatre. Dr£ Gary- if interested in helping out, the plot| Vocabulary •'Improvement Class please contact Judy Tischler at name, address (or room number) Smith,! assistant professor i; of t wice a week. Hour^s are from 91o andjmone number in Box 29, • l~i- 864-2834. 5 V™ This new experience in theatre drama, is the director. John 10 a.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday §Egan. I made changes not only in the Burton will do the musical and Wednesday. The hours on CREATIVE* WRITER'S style of musical comedy but also direction and Jeanne Palmer is Tuesday and Thursday will be WORKSHOP | v LOST AND FOUND* % in" the careers of many involved the choreographer. from 11 a.m. to noon or from 2 to 3 |f The Creative Writer's 1 The Lost and Found Depart with the show. p.m. Workshop will resume weekly ment is located in the Security j meetings beginning Wednesday, Office, basement of Preston Hall. The collaboration of Richard Palmer is also in the cast, as The Reading Lab will also hold a | Reading Comprehension and January 24 at ;3 p.m. in the If you have ;found any lost Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Ado Annie. Other cast members Writing Center, 308 Main. articles, please turn them in. If brought about the? birth of the include, Kevin Rozich as Curly, Rate Improvement Class twice a week. The Monday and Wed you have lost anything, please] play and a new team. Agnes de Jane Ebert as Laurey, Tom BUSINESS I DEPARTMENT contact us first. We may have it. Mille received her first assign McDermott as Will Parker, John nesday times are from 11 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 2 p.m. The hours The 'Hurst College Chapter of ment as a choreographer for the Bracken as Jud, Alda Walker as the Administrative Management EDUCATION DEPARTMENT show and received overnight Aunt Eller and Rick Radziszkiski on Tuesday and Thursday are from 10 to 11 a.m. or from 1 to 2 Society has announced its first All students who will be student recognition. Jack Happ, owner of as Ali Hakim. II program of the new year. teaching during the spring term, a small record company named p.m. 1979, should pick up their ap Decca, recorded the music from DEVELOPMENTAL! EDU Donald Aldstadt, presidentj of plication plus three (3) letters of | Tickets may be purchased by CATION Lord's Corporation, will t. be on recommendation from the the show;and watched his com calling the Little Theatre at 864- campus Thursday, January 25 at Education Division Office in 306 Any student who has never 4:15 p.m. in the faculty lounge. pany climb, setting an example 0681 ext. 271. Curtain time for all been assigned an academic Main. for others in his field. I 1 shows is 8 p.m. 1 1 advisor should contact Miriam Aldstadt will speak on the topic 1 Applications must be picked up MashankJn 215 Ma in J of "Leadership Styles." f M I no later than January 26^-1979. AQUARIUM/PET SUPPLIES COLLEGE POETRY REVIEW 1 ALL NEW MERCHANDISING AT The NATIONAL POETRY PRESS NEAR WHOLESALE PRICES announces Tanks, Htadt, Stands, Fitters, Food, Ornamonts, Gravol, Hoators, The closing date for the submission of manuscripts by College Students is 11 Gagas, Eta. February 15th ECONOMY SPECIAL ANY STUDENT attending either Junior or senior college is eligible to submit 10 GAL SET-UP his verse. There is no limitation as to form or theme. Shorter works are pre I (Tank, Etc.) ferred because of space limitations.! I 1 1 1 Each poem must be TYPED or PRINTED on a separate iL-^p — f CALL 454-5914 bear the NAME and HOME ADDRESS of the student, and the COLLEGE OR WRITE TRI-M EUTERMSES ADDRESS as well. FOR A ^MANUSCRIPTS should be sent to the OFFICE OF THE PRESS. J PRICE LIST: P.O. BOX 738 ERIE~ PA. 16512 NATIONAL POETRY: PRESS FREE DELIVERY • 15 MILE RADIUS OF ERIE BOX 21t Agoufm, Ca. #1301 JANUARY 19,19f9 »'»lll THEMERCUD iMA l» •! PAGES
To do this, many off the a slightly skeptical professor. 'Hursters try to find the perfect excuse why this paper How do Mercyhurst can't be turned in or why that professors .handle excuses? assignment Is late. Occasionally, a journalist "Well," one commented, " gets the feeling that he Is 'up Many of our New York City I usually try to let them know a tree' compared to the rest of collegiates tried the sure-fire that I'm on to them. If they the world. His perception is excuse from back home of "I use an unimaginative excuse usually a broad overview of a got mugged on the bus on the like a.sickness, I tell them situation — sort of£a bird's way over and the thief took they look sick, should be in eye view. my backpack with jthe the hospital, and then escort homework inside." them to Sr. Joseph Mary's of Ideally, he should be able to fice." w-.: look down and see the true « ••f Unfortunately, that excuse situation, and broadcast it to was fine for the 'Big,Apple', "If they use a good ex the unwary public. but was a little hard to cuse," he continued, "I |ust swallow in Erie. tell them that it hadn't work This :unique perceptive ed when I used It either." ability is available to almost anyone — the only difference A student in freshman Since Mercyhurst is a very being the journalist is paid to English was overheard tell religion-oriented school, use it - ing a professor the tragic some try to take unfair ad story of a fire at her home the vantage of the holydays, and There are a number of in previous night. The story had become strict conformists to cidents which at the outset a semi-happy ending though the old not working on Sunday appear perfectly harmless — — the firemen were able to rule. J then end up significant or at save everything ... but her least amusing. term paper. * .HMfeSt But students drop that UMtt <•• v when they learn watching the One of these cases is one I The real clincher has to be tube is also against the rule. am sure everyone has ex* this one: the*-absolutely true perienced. story that absolutely no one Basically, these days, it will believe. A young lady seems that excuses are like After the extended vacation while trying to repair fa noses — everybody's -,got at of the past holidays, many broken fingernail with Super- least one. students find it hard to get Glue, somehow managed to back in the work schedule — get her homework involved. Mine? I lust tell the prof and;work very hard at not Thejresult — one very sticky that I was up a tree — work GSQWte ®® \M @W working too hard. situation, no homework, and ing on a good excuse...
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m&#/j&&&gM,•&&A Lakers Trounce Siena Heights by Bob Delia Rocca * pts), Bill Hall (5 pts), Paul Quinn The Laker Basketball Team (4 pts) and Jamie Borowicz (2 resembles U.C.L.A in one par pts) took the last wind out of the ticular way: They're both un Saints by shooting 60 per cent beatable at home. ** down the stretch, much to the The Laker home court delight of the partisan Laker supremacy held true again last crowd. Monday night as the 'Hurst soundly defeated Siena Heights of Once again 'the 'Hurst got Michigan 89-73. This marks the strong performances from Bill Lakers' third straight home Link and Walt Clark, both with 10 victory and sixth win of seven points apiece, * and Sherrad this year. Bennard, who again took assist Their only loss at the Campus honors with seven. Center this year was to Behrend Much of the recent Laker College in the; Mercy hurst success is attributed to Bennard, Invitational Tournament. • who Coach Dan O'Connor says As in their previous two games, "is a steadying influence on the the 'Hurst, now at 8-4, jumped out team, forming one, cohesive to an early lead and just built it unit." I 3 wms up after that, < With this latest winning streak Their lead at halftime was 50-35 and their Campus Center Mercyhurst Women's Pasketball Team - Front row, left to right, Mary Ann King, Diane Masterson, Kim and t hey opened up to as many as domination, the Lakers will make Dodd and Lindy McCartney. -\ 19 points ahead on several oc a strong bid at the District 18 Back row, left to right, Mary Mahon, Debbie Chilcott, Amy McNicholas, Darlene Marsh, Lani Krantz and casions in the second half, playoffs if they can improve on Tina Tomczak. ^ courtesy of the strong shooting of their current record. Missing from photo are Mary Reiber a nd JoAnn Rice. Dick Brickell, who led all scorers The 'Hurst {took on? top-rated with 22 points. Westminster at the Campus The Laker starters gave way to Center last night. The "team's the substitutes with seven minu next home game will be against tes of play left. The freshmen Geneva tomorrow evening wi'h a by Chris Tomczak foursome of Doug Birchard (8 tip-off time of 8 p.m. The La dy Lakers got off on t he This weekend, a four-game January 30. wrong foot last Tuesday night as home stand begins for the Women 'w^mmlii^m, they lost 54-47 to Behrend in the Laker Basketball Team. Seniors on this year's team are ^^v^i^^^w/m^^^^^^^m opening game of the season. Pitt-Johnstown visits the Mary*rAnn King and Diane The 'Hurst owned a 28-23 lead Campus Center for a 7 p.m. game Masterson. Masterson sees ac at the halfway mark but were Friday, night, January 19. tion as both forward and center. out scored by the Lady Cubs 31-19 Saturday action commences at 6 Amy McNicholas, Mary the second twenty minutes. p.m. as the Lakers take on Mahon, Darlene Marsh and Debbie Chilcott led the Lakers Jamestown Community College. JoAnn Rice are the team's with 14 points while Tina Tomc The Lady Lakers are coached juniors. zak added 13. Lindy McCartney by Rhonda Carlson and assisted hit for eight, Diane Masterson by- James Conn. A successful Tina Tomczak is the only had six and Mary Ann:King home stand should give the sophomore member of the squad. recorded eight tallies. Amy Lakers the start for an im The freshmen members of the McNicholas rounded out the provement over t he 9-7 record of 'Hurst squad are, Debbie 'Hurst scoring with two counters. last season. Chilcott, Kim Dodd, Lani Krantz, Behrend was led by Cheryl Gannon and Villa play at the Lindy McCartney and Mary Randell's 15 and Patty Hillkirk's Center before the team's first Reiber, who is the tallest Laker 14 markers. * away game against Allegheny on at5'9". T '• ' Tough Lakers Upset Point Park by Bob Delia Rocca • The Lakers, led by the strong performance off Bill Link, upset highly favored Point Park College before a very en thusiastic 'Hurst crowd last weekend. Link, who scored a game high 15 points and collected six re bounds, "does many things well," ^according to Coach Dan O'Connor. Link played his nor mal steady game and helped Laker Jim McElrath just does get a shot off in spite of a closely build up the six point lead which rding Siena Heights player. _ the Lakers took into the locker Diane Crandall Photo room at halftime, 40-34. *£ The second half saw both teams use a four corner stall as they tried to out-think one another^ But the Pioneers did too much thinking and not enough scoring against a strong zone defense applied by the Lakers. They "Under New Management" could only score a mere 18 points. a*"***"^*!:' ji & O'Connor credited assistant coach Steve Huefner with setting up the defense. WATCH FORI With this strong hard-fought 55- 52 victory, the Lakers are be ginning to make a move after two GRAND OPENING tough Tosses over the Christmas vacation which put a damper on Wednesday,! January 24 things for awhile. But the 'Hurst isn't out of the woods yet. They still must fight NOW SERVING STEAMED CLAMS! their way through the second half of a very difficult and demanding Laker Bruce Hennings looks for two against Point Park. schedule. Diane Crandall Photo