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Vol. 31 No. 21 Gannon Collage, Brio, Po. Friday, April 9, 1»76 Senate refuses petition on split by *«ph«n OrvxJor but later said they abstained. The Student Senate Other sources questioned refused a petition to place three more votes, but the the Student Government Knight was unable to verify Association - Student Social these before Tuesday Board split on a general evening deadline. student ballot at last Sun- Sheridan speculated that day's meeting. Clinger may have mixed up The petition, signed by 200 the votes in favor of the students in accordance with referendum with the ab- the senate constitution, was stentions. presented by Lowman Senate President Paul Henry, WERG news Williams also speculated director, former senator, that Clinger may have and possible candidate in the released the wrong totals. upcoming SGA elections. Clinger could not be The senate vote, however, reached before the deadline seems more disputed than for a clarification of the the actual discussions that votes. took place at Sunday's The issues surrounding the meeting. senate's rejection of Henry's According to the official proposal seemed to center on vote released by Senate three points: the validity of I.OWMAN HENRY — presented a petition to the Student Secretary Cyndi Clinger, Henry's petition, the timing Senate that demanded a student referendum to approve the seven senators voted in favor of its presentation, and a Senate SGA-SSB constitutions. of placing the question on a reported personality clash general student referendum, between Henry and some of ten voted against this the senators. PAUL WILLIAMS — Student Senate President said. "The WERG dispute petition, and two abstained. Senior senator Chris senators really wondered if the petition reflected the sen- However, the Knight Wodarczyk said that he timents of the entire student body." learned that at least four of questioned the method in sideration since last year at anything about the new SGA- these votes were . inac- which Henry presented the this time. "Why are they SSB set until the Knight curately recorded. Fresh- petition to the students. bringing this up now after article on March 26. And that Few new facts man senators Patti Malik "You can hand someone a everything has gone was after the fact. The whole and Mary Jo Virgili were by Fran Sh-aub petition on anything, and if through," he said. thing was pushed through too April l. The committee is officially recorded as ab- you present it in the right Very few, if any, new facts composed of Richard Hero- Henry maintains that fast," Henry said. staining on the issue, but way, they'll sign it," he said. although this has been Williams also stated that have been brought out by the stritt, director of special when questioned later said fact-finding committee in- academic programs; Gregor Henry said, "I asked debated since last year, most there is a personality clash they voted in favor of the students to sign the petition students were not totally between Henry and some of vestigating the WERG Keinhard, chairman of the referendum. Sophomore Anderson dispute, according political science depart- and I made sure they read it informed of the new the senators and this may Class President Therese beforehand so they knew governmental set-up until have influenced the vote. to most parties involved. ment; and Rev. Addison Niedenoerger and Freshman "They asked questions that Yehl, chairman of the what they were signing." after the senate approved "The fact that it was Class President Jim Lind- Wodarczyk also pointed the split. Lowman who presented the they could have read the chemistry department. quist were listed as voting answers to in the Knight. The out that the SGA-SSB split "The majority of the petition may have Anderson questioned in favor of the referendum, has been under con- only difference in the According *to Anderson, students didn't know continutl on poo* 7 questions was that the the committee asked him Knight asked them the week questions on the incident it happened," said Marc itself, whether or not he felt Anderson, former general he had been discriminated Academic Policy supports manager of WERG. against, and whether or not Anderson met with the he would be willing to committee members on compromise. Anderson said he had been asked the same questions over and over, 'free credit' proposal even after he felt that he had Findings answered them sufficiently. by ten S^oko who would take 18 credits, current enrollment figures sessions, disapproved of the "I felt harrassed," he said. The Academic Policy perhaps because of show that classes would not proposal. Cicero said that he The compromise the Committee voted Tuesday to economic reasons, would not be overcrowded as a result of did not like the proposal expected committee mentioned was support the proposal be able to handle the course the proposal. because it "chips away at not clear, according to currently under con- load, Scottino said. The proposal could be the band (the present 12 to 16 Anderson. The( committee sideration in the Business The senate was also helpful for those students credit band) and does an today vaguely talked about putting Affairs Committee that sets concerned about a "strain on whose majors suggest taking injustice to part-time an official document in a credit total of 32 credits per faculty resources," he said. more than 16 credits in a students." Today the fact-finding Anderson's school files semester. Student representative semester, Fronzaglia said. Various suggestions were committee in the WERG- saying that he was justified The committee was Robert Fronzaglia defended Raymond Cicero, director made in place of the Anderson dispute is expected in his behavior at the time of discussing the proposal on the proposal, saying that of summer and evening cofittniMd Oft poo* 7 to present its findings and the incident. This would the recommendation of the recommendations to Dr. happen if the committee's Faculty Senate, which Joseph Scottino, vice- recommendations were in suggested in its last meeting president of academic af- favor of Anderson, he said. that the proposal might have 'Academic due process' fairs. Scottino said he will "They said that no group "academic implications." then make a decision on the could turn back the decision As currently stated, the dispute, but would not of the faculty adviser or new plan states that students comment on a specific time reinstate me. They also said who took only 15 credits in discussed by committee for his decision. that they could not ask a the fall semester would be Should the instructor in structor to change the grade, fered on the idea of whether Scottino said he set up the member of the faculty to able to take 17 in the spring question be the only person but has no power to make or not only instructors can committee after the threap apologize to a student," at no extra charge. The same who has the authority to him change it. change a grade. On one ombudsmen decided they did Anderson said. plan would provide a refund change a grade that a The student can take his hand, Dr. John Rouch felt not want to consider the 'A pack of lies' for a 17th credit paid for in student feels is unfair? If case up the chain of com- that department chairmen dispute. The ombudsmen Anderson also said the the fall if the student took not, who should have this mand — to the ombudsmen, should have the power to explained that their purpose committee didn't seem well only IS in the spring. authority? the deans, the academic change a grade and that this was to work individually prepared for the interview. The one-course credit The question, one of vice-president, and they can power made for "ac- rather than as a group. He said the committee only would not be transferable to "academic due process," in try to change the instructor's countability." Scottino then organized the had the revised WERG the next school year, sum- the words of chairman Dr. mind, but no one has any fact-finding committee constitution, written after mer sessions, or in- Joseph Scottino, was authority to change an On (he other hand, Charles composed of two Gannon the incident by faculty ad-' ter session. discussed during this instructor's grade except the McKelvey said, "Any faculty members and one viser A J. Miceli. Dr. Joseph Scottino, Tuesday's Academic Policy instructor. teacher who feels strongly administrator. He also said the committee chairman of the Academic Committee meeting. Scottino threw the question enough about a grade to take "I explained the situation charged that the Knights Policy Committee, explained At present, students who of whether anyone else the pressure from his to them and that there were accounts of the incident were the objections of the Faculty have an unresolved gripe should have the authority to department chairmen and questions on the facts of the "a pack of lies" and that the Senate to the proposal. about their-grade from their change a-grade onto the floor dean — who control his incident and resulting ac- paper itself was "a rag." "Some argued that if instructor can take their of the committee, and asked tenure — shouldn't have to tions. I told them to do When contacted, however, students are offered 17 grievance to the faculty that they form a three-man change it." whatever was reasonable to committee chairman credits, they will insist on chairman and try to con- committee to deal with ascertain the facts, then to Richard Herbatritt denied more one and two credit vince him of the grade's grading grievances. And, in the end, the summarize the facts, then to that these charges were courses," Scottino said. unfairness. The faculty The three-man committee Academic Policy Committee present the facts and any made by anyone on the The senate was also chairman, if convinced, can idea was rejected, but the voted to continue the present continued on paga 7 co^nnuwQ #n pos# / worried that more students. try to persuade the in- committee members dif- policy for disputed grades. .,.:-.3(t, The Gannon KNIGHT April*, 197* 24 women pledge sorority organization of Delta Chi, is Bock said the girls ex- Association of Gannon Co- Twenty-four women Suzy Messina, Annie girls choose us and we eds. The group, for local currently active at Gannon choose them," said Bock. pressed an interest in having received their Alpha Meyers, Regina Minzak, a sorority on campus and she women, was never officially Reuwer said the reason Gamma Delta "colony" pins Donna Morgan, Nancy They must maintain a 2.0 initiated as a chapter. sororities did not continue Q.P.A. She said that while a contacted four national two weeks ago in the Com- Murray, Beth Paczolt, and groups. Two came and made was that "when the original mons, according to Roselle Randazzo. pledge, the girls must learn The other sorority, CM members graduated, in- about the fraternity's presentations to the girls and Marianne Bock, head they chose Alpha Gamma Del phi a, became Thea Phi terest died. There were not Others include Monica history, get to know each as many women students resident of Finegan Hall. Delta. Alpha, a national social- The pledges received their Rodacy, Gretchen other, and organize fund- service chapter. "Thea Phi attending Gannon as there red, buff, and green ribbons Schlabach, Helen Sobkowicz, raising projects. Alpha is listed as inactive," are now. I find that numbers Mary Anne Thompson, Heidi Director of Student Living on March 25. Mary Pat Reuwer said there said Reuwer. "We could make a big difference," said Tofei, Carolyn Travers, Founded in 1904, Alpha start up the sorority again Reuwer. "The more Alpha Gamma Delta is an Valerie Weber, and Sharon Gamma Delta has 113 were two other sororities on campus, which no longer anytime, if there was enough members there are, the international fraternity for Zeiber. chapters with a membership interest," she said. easier it is to generate in- women with six Canadian of approximately 65,000, said exist. Alpha Gamma Chi, a service-social organization, terest and keep an chapters. It is primarily a Dual selection is used in April Walgren, national Chi Delphia, sister organization alive." social organization, said choosing the women. "The representative. started out as the Bock, who is already a member of the fraternity. However, through its Founders Memorial Fund the group contributes money and service to the National, Society for Crippled Children Theatre cost producers big money and Adults' Easter Seal a permanent home. Civic have theatres that are Campaign. by IBck Alberfon expected. Still, it has to sell musicals had to close their doors but were still required pays rent on a double store supported by their respec- A while ago I spent a few over $34,000 worth of tickets tive institutions. "It is called a fraternity," per week just to break even. to pay the entire cast and front and two part-time high explained Bock, "because columns on the magical and schools' theatres, pays four This means greater ar- artistic side of the theatre, "The Wiz" cost its backers crew for the cancelled •sorority' is not a Greek performances. full-time staffers, pays for tistic freedom (directors can - viewing it as an intangible $1,065,000 before it even got do shows like "Camino word. Frater' originally did on a New York stage. Advertising is necessary to costumes and lights, pays for not define gender," she said. and very fragile means of sets, and finally, pays for Real" or "The Seagull" recreating life. But there is Fifty-nine productions sell a show - and a per week transportation to get without having to worry The organization is a another side to this crazy opened last season, dividing advertising budget typically about whether the show will "colony" until it is officially profession, one that is often a total of over 57 million runs $4000 for a play and everthing to the far-flung $7000 for a musical (which theatres. Even eliminating make money) and lower installed as a chapter in the and unfortunately more dollars between them. Ac- production costs (theatre fall, said Bock. Next week important than creating Art cording to Variety, only nine has higher costs across the actors' and technicians' board to start with). salaries by using volunteer students do an awlful lot of colony officers will be — it's a game called Paying of the shows turned a profit. work while paying for the elected, who will serve until Where does all the money Producers take their share; help. Civic has had to cut The Bills and it's a hard one back their current schedule privelege, and the staffers the end of the fall semester. to win. go? Salaries — the union it is interesting to note that very few producers risk and is in debt well into five are already on the payroll); New chapter officers will be setup on Broadway seems it means less of the petty elected late next fall. The For example, consider geared to getting as many money on their own shows, figures Broadway, still the main relying instead on "angels" The Village Dinner politics and internal classes fraternity will "rush" again people making as much inherent in playing the Bill next fall for new up- base of theatre in America money for as little work as and outside investors to Theatre has its slightly perclassman members, said despite the rapid growth of supply working capital. better. While facing many of Game. possible. Still, there is no escaping Bock. such regional centers as the If a follow spot needs to be Programs and tickets have the same production costs as Studio Arena in Buffalo. In plugged in, a stage elec- to be printed, sets and Civic, the Village owns its the money problem. Even a The Alpha Gamma Delta an article in Esquire last trician has to be paid several costumes designed and built, own theatre building and is free-lance impro- pledges include Polly December. Rust Hills gave a dollars an hour to do it. If a theatres rented and able to produce shows on a visionational group like Adams, Debbie Cancilla, few figures for current hits prop has to be moved, a prop equipped and cleaned and far smaller budget. The the Erie Street Theatre has Yvonne Ciarlo, Bridget (a hit being anything that person must be paid to do it staffed and... the list goes on restaurant end of the to pay for makeup and Davis, Cyndie Filutze, makes a profit for its in- (under no circumstances can and on. operation makes enough to costumes, usually out of the Michelle Genck, Debbie vestors): an actor handle anything What does all this have to keep the theatre more or less actors' pockets. In fact, Herbol, and Patty Koza. that is listed as technical do with theatre in a town like in the black. The actors are there are no theatres in the "Same Time, Next Year" area where the actors do not came in on a far lower work). During the Erie? Surprisingly, a good unpaid volunteers; most Other new members in- wait on tables to defray their have to cover their own clude Debbie Lechefski, budget than its backers musicians' strike last fall deal. Theatres here have many of the same fixed expense by earning tips (this expenses one way or the costs, though the three types also helps to keep the costs other (which is after all one handle them in different down). of the key signs of amateur ways. The four area college theatre — not to say un- The Erie Civic Theatre is theatres have the best professional, just unpaid). Open For Break!as one of the oldest community position for paying the bills. Theatre is not only a theatres in the country, and Edinboro, Mercyhurst, demanding art, it ain't 6-11a.m. possibly the only one without Behrend, and Gannon all cheap, either. SCRAMBLED E66S Extra curricular and activity., SAUSAGE Way To Start Each Day.

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On Wednesday, April 21, at form a variety of musical by some 20 artists, which will HAPPENING This year's theme is 8 p.m. in Zurn 101, Gannon's styles, from Baroque 'to feature mediums from "Americana 1976." Artists-In-Residence String Contemporary. watercolor to oils, and The Student Travel Service in M-201 is the place to go for Concerts and lectures Quartet with guest artist photography to cardboard Week-long activities in- sculpture. I.D. car* for discounts and charters, Eurail Guide, during the Festival will be Robert Waterstripe will clude daytime music, con- Summer Jobs in Britain Directory, the Whole World hand- presented in the Zurn perform an evening of A Children's Art Exhibit certs in the Rook featuring will be displayed in the book, and the Travel Catalog. Building, and art exhibits chamber music featuring the local folk musicians. The will be displayed at the works of Mozart, Barber and Lobby area of the LAC, times of these concerts will featuring children's art Learning Resource Center, Brahms. be announced. Want to student teach in the fall of 1976? Make your ap- in the Gallery on the 3rd On Friday, April 23, at 8 presented by the children plication now in the Education Department, B-308. Students floor, and in the main floor p.m. in Zurn 104, a concert There will also be two art from the Mercy Center of the must have been accepted into the teacher education area. There is no admission by the Three Rivers shows during the Festival. In Arts. program prior to entering the student teaching program. The deadline for application is April 23. • • • Free tutoring in social studies and study habits and skills McNear, 'Griffith' funnyman every Saturday, 10-11 a.m., in B-209. Contact Robert Allshouse for more information. • • • Commuter Organization members only — Discounts on as Floyd the barber the John Oates and Daryl Hall concert: General admission - $3.00, Reserved $4.00. by Kevin Gonwoy in a small town, he doesn't Tickets are on sale in the Beyer Lounge Tuesday and Without a doubt, Howard know what is going on, and Thursday, 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. McNear was one of the really doesn't seem too in- funniest comedians to ever terested in finding out. He appear on a television show. lets the people of Mayberry Delta Sigma Phi road rally gets in gear at 1 p.m. on May Howard who? How about come to him at his bar- 8. Starting line is out of the city. The entry fee of $2.00 en- Floyd Lawson? Floyd the bershop, where he can titles contestants to compete for 50 gallons of gas, or a $25.00 Barber? always be found sitting in his cash prize. barber's chair and reading Contact Jon AUegretti or Bob Burek at the Sig House, 459- Yes, Howard McNear was the newspaper. Floyd is 7651, for details. the man who played Floyd always happy to see anyone • • • the Barber on the old "Andy who drops by to talk with Griffith Show," which can him, but he never goes out of Pre-registration for summer and fall '76 will be held on still be seen every weekday his way to go see anyone, May 3,4, and 5 in the Audi. Registration materials may be at 5 p.m. on Channel 12. because he knows that picked up from your adviser after the Easter break on April everyone he wants to see will 22. When you first watch this eventually come to him. He After May 5 registration will continue in Z-333 for the show McNear will appear to is content to wait. summer session. Fall registration will continue in the be nothing but an old half- FLOYD THE BARBER — of the "Andy Griffith Show." Registrar's office blind barber who has to The greatest thing about who sits and waits for passers-by in his barber chair, to • • * squint through his Coke Floyd is that he is never really Howard McNear. ^ ^^ bottle-bottom glasses to see wrong. He has his own ideas This Saturday is science and engineering day at Gannon. anything at all, but after two about things, and like most The Zurn labs will be open for tours by area students in- or three months of repeated old people, or young people, terested in a career in engineering or the sciences. vie wings the genius of for that matter, he holds on There will be demonstrations involving the wind tunnel, McNear will come shining to them strongly. In a recent stress analysis and materials testing, engine performance, through to you. episode he attributed a quote and metaUurgic examination. by Mark Twain to Calvin You've The demonstrations will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., and The part of Floyd must Coolidge. After Andy everyone is welcome to attend. have been written into the corrected Floyd, and told show after they found Mc- him that the quote in been there. Near. He plays it so question was by Mark The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha would like to announce naturally, so perfectly, that Twain, Floyd agreed that it the winners of their annual fund raising "Win - a - Bar" it's outrageous. was Mark Twain, but then Now you drawing, held last Friday at the Spring Fever Dance. two minutes later he First prize went to Mary Rita Alberstadt. Floyd is in one constant repeated the quote and said Second - Jim Becker; third - Cindy Conover; fourth - E. J. state in each episode — to Andy, "You know who can help Caruso; fifth - John R. Solack Jr.; sixth - Angela Urban; confusion. An aging barber said that? Calvin Coolidge." seventh - Ron Hall; eighth - Helen Kowalski; ninth - Frannie May; and tenth - Carolyn Becker. them. If you have won and have not been contacted yet, please call the Pike House at 454-6159. A big "thank you" for your They've got a long way to support from the brothers. go. In a world that Isn't easy. But with someone's help, • • • they'll make it. What they need Heaven nears is a friend. Someone to act as Gannon's Theta Omega Chi Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta confidant and guide. Perhaps, National Biology Honor Society recently won the Chapter it could be you as a Salesian Efficiency Award for the most active chapter in the region Priest or Brother. at a recent banquet. The Salesians of St. John The award was presented-to Theta Omega Chi President completion Bosco were founded in 1859 to serve youth. Unlike other orders whose apostolate has changed Bill Falkenberg by Dr. Fred Brenner, district director from" with varying conditions, the Salesians always have been - and Grove City College, on March 26. (CPS) — Construction of been guaranteed by hiring will be, youth oriented. Today we're helping to prepare young- The honor was awarded in recognition of the many ac- heaven will begin on this an ex-Disneyland engineer- sters for the world that awaits them tomorrow. Not an easy tivities sponsored by the club, such as guest speakers, the Palm Sunday, in Springfield, architect to take charge of task but one which we welcome. organization of the biology library with books purchased Mo. all construction. Among the And how do we go about it? By following the precepts of from club money, and community service blood drives. exhibits already on the our founder, Don Bosco. To crowd out evil with reason, religion Gold-brick streets wan- and kindness with a method of play, learn and pray. We're drawing board are a Tower trying to build better communities by helping to create better men. dering through a 200-acre of Babel, the Garden of Eden plot will lead past a and an imaginary scene As a Salesian, you are guaranteed the chance to help May 6, 7, and 8 marks the annual Black Weekend at the young in a wide range of endeavor... as guidance counsel- fiberglass Jonah-swallowing from heaven. ors, technical and academic teachers, as coaches, whale and a 71-foot psychologists ... in boys clubs, summer camps ... as mission- The activities start Thursday night. May 6, at the Holiday plexiglass Jesus. Con- aries. And you are given the kind of training you need to Inn at 6:30. On Friday there will be a cabaret at the Martin "The primary purpose is cessionaires dressed like the educational and in- achieve your aims. Luther King Center from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. children of Gideon will walk The Salesian family is a large one (we are the third largest A concert by Donald Byrd and the Black Byrds, and a new spirational," Hope said, order) but a warm one. A community with an enthusiastic family the streets selling hot dogs "It'll be like an adventure." group, the New Central Connection, will cap off the and hamburgers. feeling where not only our talents are shared but our short- weekend at the Audi. Show time is 8 p.m. comings, too. If you feel as we do, that service to youth can be For further info call the CAAP Office at 456-7523. P.S. The above story is an important mission in your life, we welcome your interest. Promoter Johnnie Hope true. Pope Paul was not plans to create a Bible Belt available for comment at Disneyland by "making the Sources close to the Knight learned that Student Senate press-time. 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Maryland 2USS2 —***rr April 9, 1976 The Gannon KNIGHT Senate urged to vote again Messy vote, irrelevant discussion It seems that the Student Senate really blew it this time, We strongly urge the senate to abolish last week's vote on measure in the interests of the importance of the issue and and what's worse, blew it on the most important issue to this issue, to take up a rational discussion, and to vote again the future of responsible student government itself. have faced them all year. — this time by roll call — on the issue of whether the SGA- While they were quite within their constitutional rights in SSB split should be decided by the entire student body. •letters from readers* voting down the petition asking for a general referendum Granted, it will be a royal hassle, but we urge this vote on the SGA-SSB split, we question the validity of the vote that was taken. Indeed, we question the validity of the very "discussion" that centered around this vote, since much of it involved a personality clash between Lowman WERG facts Henry and senators. Forum Regarding the vote, no one at this point seems to be able to tell us exactly who voted on the proposal, or even how Frat system ex |ained they voted. This, we believe, is ample reason for a reform in senate voting procedures, in addition to raising the more Tn| \J tolLOII theLIIC trLI iULII ith A fraternity is an association P of persons bonbonded together urgent question on the validity of the vote at hand. by common interest, brotherly affection, and uniform If anything, the senate should immediately revise its It has been said that in every human adventure, whether purpose. With their ideals, democratic principles, and method for recording votes. The secretary presently counts misery or joy, a person can learn something. Maybe the altruistic motives, fraternities are the finest and most the votes from a show of hands. What they should do is to WERG Anderson fact-finding committee learned desirable type of social organization in America. take a roll caU vote, not only to ensure an accurate record something they had not planned, such as how facts tend to Since their inception in 1953, fraternities at Gannon on the vote, but also to force some queasy senators into be conflicting and how committees tend to obscure the facts College have been an integral part of the educational verbally taking a stand on each issue. under a veil of secrecy. process and a major influence on the development of Back to the issue at hand, the very fact that the senate In the first place, the fact-finding committee has re-found Gannon College. would allow a personality clash to take a prominent position the facts which no one even knew were lost. It has taken this Today, during an era when many fraternity systems are in its debate calls for a whole reconsideration of the vote fact-finding committee a month to accomplish this un- frowned upon and folding because of economic and social and the issue. What is at stake, as Henry pointed out, is precedented feat. In the process, the committee has simply pressures, the system at Gannon has managed not only to whether students should have a voice in deciding how they asked the parties involved to repeat what they have said on survive — but has begun to thrive in a spirit of service to should be represented, which would involve, it is hoped, the previous occasions. Gannon and the community. very structure of the student government. Surely the Now, aU of this has an impact on the press — the Knight. The Interfraternity Council, composed of presidents and senators can discuss an issue as important as this without Besides accusations reported by one source on the Knight in representatives of each fraternity, form one of the most letting personal feelings interfere with the outcome. general and the WERG reporting in particular, this com- active organizations on campus, setting policy for the more Last week's vote was messy, the discussion irrelevant. mittee has dug up the old issue of "a responsible press." than 190 fraternity men who participate annually. The committee seems to have forgotten that a responsible Under the IFC's leadership, the fraternity system has reporter has the sense to know sensationalism from news. broadened its scope to give new meaning to the term Ih> Knight* The committee also said that the Knight could be at "social fraternities." While social activities are still a neither meeting, because the people being interviewed major part of the fraternity program, much greater em- would not be candid. Yet Anderson requested that a phasis is being placed on scholarship, athletics, leadership, reporter be there, and McSweeney asked, after the fact, and community service. why a reporter was not there. To both, the fact that the To say that fraternities at Gannon place high emphasis on meetings were closed was news. the importance of academics would be an understatement. Next, this committee has contributed to the problem of After all, the purpose of attending college is to get a degree. Editorials second-hand reporting. What the press is forced to do is Therefore, emphasis on scholarship is top priority among report the conflict rather than reporting what truly hap- fraternity men. pened. Obviously, the presence of a reporter makes people As a fraternity member, you will be able to actively think twice about lying because they will be accountable for participate or lead in group projects within the individual what they say. And is that bad? chapter operations. Still more opportunities are available on a larger scale through the IFC. Fraternity men also play a prominent role in nearly all campus affairs and organizations. Other outside opportunities are numerous, including. postgraduate positions with the national fraternities and the National Interfraternity Council. Socially speaking, membership in a fraternity offers the student far more than a place to party. As a fraternity member, you will be exposed to a vast cross section of people from different backgrounds, belied, and ideals. While many fraternity members are members of varsity teams, the fraternity system provides an excellent op- portunity for all members to participate in spirited athletic competition. W L@ Fraternities have expanded their scope in many, ways, a primary one being community service. Fraternities have long felt the need to reach out to campus and community and provide the necessary resources for worthwhile projects. There is no secret to joining a fraternity. Everyone can go through rush to see if fraternity life is for them. Rush is the process whereby incoming students are given the op- portunity to look in-depth at the individual chapters on campus. Because Gannon feels that fraternity houses have a definite role in college life and that their group discipline and educational atmosphere is important to the individual, Gannon has permitted the social fraternities to operate their individual houses. —Lou Agnese, IFC adviser 0o

A student edited community weekly From the editor's desk Volume II No. 20, April t, 1 m The student edited newspaper of Gannon College, Perry Square. Erie, Pennsylvania MM. Offices of The Knight are Elizabeth Bucarelli located in the basement of the Walker Building, phone: 454 7523, ext. 329. Content and editorial policy are determined by me editor with concurrence of the editorial board. The adviser acts In the Due process — no easy thing capacity of a professional consultant. The opinions expressed ■n mis newspaper are not necessarily the views of the student Nobody's wondering about due process around here more the power to gather facts and then make a body or of the College. J~* -1 • -.-*' * * recom- Letters from readers must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the than I am these days. The WERG Anderson case — which menda tion" on the case if it sees fit. Monday preceding the date of publication. Letters must be has been dragged out for a ludicrous two and a half months, —And finally, due process should not mean that any type signed and should not exceed 2S0 words. We reserve the right 'o by the way — will be setting a precedent about due process of committee or appeals channel is stacked for or against edit, if necessary, for length and for llbelous material, A for- at Gannon, and that's why the Knight has been watching the persons involved in the dispute. mal policy statement on letters from readers Is available upon and reporting the progress of the case so carefully request. I still question why a student was not appointed to this Printed at Brown-Thompson Newspapers in Girard, Pa. The outcome of this case will have a lot to say about how fact-finding committee, seeing as Anderson is a student and Advertising rates upon request. things art done around here — how complaints are handled, that the faculty and administrators involved in the case how people are provided with the means to voice these The Knight Staff complaints, and what channels are provided for an appeals might feel pressured not to act "against" their peers. process. By no means am I claiming that this committee has Editor: Elizabeth Bucarelli Even before the outcome, the Anderson case has said a consciously attempted to justify the actions of its peers Editorial board. Stephen Drexler. Rich Kirkner, Ken Plerl. (Miceli and McSweeney), but I do believe that a student on Ron Seroka, Fran Straub. few things about the way due process should not be handled. Staff: Rick Albertson, Kevin Cpnway, Joseph OiFuccia, Bill —It should not take almost a whole semester before a such a committee would provide a much-needed balance of Heller, Molly Kohlmiller. Marian Musso, Sam Manclm, person's complaint has been answered, which is exactly perspective in the case. Craig Manning, Mary Jo Phillips, Herb Schultl. Mike After all, this isn't a showdown to see who would come out Srnka. Vic Siydlowski, Fran Thompson. Jim Wllhelm, Sue what has happened to Anderson. Wilson ' —It should not be a case of the royal buck-pass, the on top. It's not an attempt to discredit people, but to judge academic vice-president handing it over to the ombudsmen the va lidi ty of their actions. Business manager: Pam Verity Photography coordinator: J. Mar tin Seroka. (Who?) who throw it back to the academic v.p. who then Next time around — whatever and whenever the case — I Photographers: Rich Kirkner. Fran Straub establishes a fact-finding committee that doesn't even have hope due process will take place more quickly, be handled Adviser: Dennis Renner r the power to establish any decision on the case, but only has more efficiently, and be balanced in its representation. The Gannon KNIGHT April 9,1976 Knight Stalker On 'pulling the plug'; students say yes

by KanFferi see any hope, I'd say yes — Patti Milone, a senior corn- there's no hope for her all they're doing it Karen Anne Quinlan There's really no hope of her pull the plug." arts major, said she would coming out of it. Why put all anyway." • sustaining her and keeping should be permitted to die, Mike Robinson, a not like to make the decision her alive. She'd die if it according to the majority of that pressure on the family David France, a sophomore corn-arts major, that would end some's life. and the people involved in sophomore pre-med major, wasn't for that. I don't really students interviewed by the said, "I believe in all "I don't call what she is the case. Even if she does also was against keeping believe that life should go on Knight Stalker this week. respects that the parents did now really living — it's just come out of the coma, Quinlan alive by artificial inthatway." The New Jersey Supreme have the right to pull the existing. But 1 couldn't make means. He said, "I think Court recently decided that the decision to end her life. If they should let her die the parents of Karen Anne I was the one laying there in' because she doesn't have Quinlan can legally turn off a coma, I'd want the plug to much of a life now as it is. She's just existing. She's like a vegetable now. It's not really living, as far as I'mi concerned," he said. Dave Taccone, a freshman engineering technology major, said, "I believe they should be able to pull the plug. The Catholic press stated that it's up to God PotH Milon. David Franc* whether she lives or not and Dova TaccoiM plug. Looking at it from the point of view that she has Stov* Bohan been in a comatose state for John Pratogna Sha Na Na concert the machines which have almost a year, and that the be pulled. I wouldn't want to kept her alive for the past doctors did affirm that linger for five years, but I year. The Quinlans said they there's really no hope for her don't think I could decide wanted their daughter to to gain consciousness and that for someone else," she "die with dignity." said. TKE's lose $3500 Steve Bohen, a sophomore communications-arts major, Lester Holowienko, a The Tau Kappa Epsilon own observation, he said, lack of interest in that kind of said, "If a person has no senior political science fraternity lost ap- "The majority of the music in the community, or a hope of regaining any type of major, thought that Quinlan proximately $3,500 on last audience was composed of reluctance on the part of the consciousness or can't should be kept alive. He said, Saturday's Sha Na Na high school students and students to attend," Fonzo evermore become a vital "I can appreciate the concert at the Audi, ac- other people from the city. said. part of society, they should family's position of the cording to TKE President "We didn't expect to sell pull the plug. It's expensive stress, both emotionally and John Fonzo. This is the first out," he said, "but we ex- As for the impact of this and very disheartening to financially, but there's more time the TKEs ever lost pected a profit of at least loss on the TKEs' finances, the family of the person. I sanctity to life other than money on a concert, he said. three or four thousand. McGraw said, "We suffered can't see any hope for people emotions and money. I feel There were 3500 tickets We're really disappointed, a financial loss but we can like that. If the doctors don't this can lead to legalized available, priced at $4.50 and because with that much work our way out of it by Lastar Holowlanko active euthanasia and could $5.50. TKE sources said they work, we thought at least we using our assets and have drastic effects on would make some kind of capabilities. The TKE house that she is in a vegetative are not sure exactly how abortion issues and capital many tickets were sold. profit." is in no danger due to the state, somebody has to make punishment. When man According to Treasurer Fonzo said he is not willing loss. The property is owned the decision for her. She assumes the role of God in John McGraw, only $7,110.80 to attribute the loss to either by the fraternity. The could go on like that for moral issues, our society's was taken at the door, bad planning or bad luck. national fraternity would almost an indefinite period. moral turpitude is in leaving a $3,500 deficit from "I'd just say it was a help if needed." "I felt the judges were putrificabon." the initial investment of calculated risk." right in leaving the decision $9,500 and a number of He pointed out that John Fonzo declined to up to her parents, and I think John Presogna, a senior smaller expenses. another Sha Na Na concert, specify the ways the TKEs her father is making the biology major, said, "I fed Fonzo believes the major scheduled for August 9 in the plan to acquire the money right decision in allowing the they should pull the plug, reason for the loss was a lack Pittsburgh Civic Arena, is needed to offset the loss, doctors to pull the plug," he considering that she's been of support "I don't think we already sold out, the tickets saying only that said. in a coma for quite a while. got the support we thought priced at $6.50 and $7.50. "Negotiations are being we would from the school The Gannon failure "can made to correct the Dorm admissions closed itself," he said. Based on his be attributed to either the situation." Admissions have been are still being accepted for physician's assistant. These r 1976-77 closed for out-of-town local (commuter) students. programs are quite com- IONS females and only 30 more "Local students may still petitive and they seem to openings remain for out-of- apply for admission to appeal mainly to female budget town freshman males, ac- Gannon although some students," he said. "There is cording to Admissions programs, such as the also a limited number of Director Ron Volpe. physician's assistant and spaces for each one." approved He said the admissions radiologic technology Volpe also said Gannon usually accepts between 10 SSJTiiH The Executive Committee office accepted the last programs, have been and 15 more students than r of the Board of Trustees deposit for women in the first closed," he said. Limited dormitory space they have room for in the recently approved the 1976- week of March and they 77 college budget. College expect to close admissions is the reason for the early dorms. "This is because V ^fcaV" "vt for out-of-town men shortly closing for resident students, many students usually fail to President Msgr. Wilfrid after Easter. • Volpe said, citing the 150 show in the fall, due to the Nash reported at Monday's female and 175 male spaces fact that they have either Administrative Council "This is the earliest we meeting. have ever closed admissions available. been accepted at another for resident students," Volpe Volpe attributed the early school which was their first Nash also said that a choice or they have financial notice will be sent to all the said. "Last year we didn't closing for the women to trustees informing them of close them until the end of "three unique programs or personal problems which June." Gannon has — nursing, prevent them from at- the Executive Committee's radiologic technology, and tending," he said. action. "Nothing further will He added that applications be done with the budget until May, unless the trustees ask for a meeting in full," he said. Closed admissions Nash also said that if the Board of Trustees has no objection to the budget it will ■Maw stand approved and be presented in full at the May How to turn them away? meeting of the entire board. — i. The recent free credit by thfkm Droxlar "I'm even getting three or Harrisburg with her parents. Volpe said he couldn't even proposal, which is being How do you tell a crying four calls at home each RECORD CLASS — Admisikmi Director ROB Vole* talks considered by the Business week," he said. "Some of let her apply. All he could do with aa Erie aewscastor in early September about Ike high school senior that she was to show them around Affairs Committee, will be can't come to Gannon next them are angry and others record freshman elass «f 1975. Now be finds be bat to turn presented at the May year? are just shocked that ad- and take them out to lunch. student! away. Volpe said that he saw this trustees' meeting if it's This is just one of the many missions have closed so approved by the Ad- quickly." kind of situation emerging as situations Admissions long ago as October. position where I can't do future." he said. "We could ministrative Council. Director Ron Volpe has Volpe said he handles have accepted 200 students Under the new plan, these people "as politely and "We did the best we could anything for these people. encountered because of the to let people know of the But it's a pleasant problem or more if we bad the students who only took 15 recent closing of admissions gently as I can." He usually credits in the fall semester recommends other schools, situation. We reminded all when I realize I've done my facilities. for out-of-town female the students several times to job by recruiting enough would be able to take 17 in students. In fact, he said, he sometimes calling as far "After all," he said, "we the spring at no extra away as Philadelphia to see get their deposits in early. students for the school." has been beseiged by calls We even sent personal, hand- Volpe also said that he have nothing else to fall back charge. The same plan from guidance counselors, if admissions are still open. would provide for a refund A couple of weeks ago, in written notes," he said. hopes Gannon learns a on. I can't put 'em up in my parents, alumni, and parish Volpe said the story has lesson from this. "I hope the apartment and there's no for a 17th credit paid for in priests, in addition to the fact, a high school senior, the fall if the student took hoping to apply, unex- two sides, though. "It's college can come up with room for beds in the ad- prospective students frustrating being in a alternate housing for the missions office." only 15 in the spring. themselves. pectedly showed up from The Gannon KNIGHT April?, 1976 Join an award-winning staff Gannon Knight needs Applications are now being accepted for these positions on the 1976-77 newspaper: EDITOR EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER Apply by letter to:Knight Selection Committee Box 161 Gannon College BEFORE APRIL 23 Those wishing to join the staff need not apply. Just stop down at the Knight offices, Walker Bldg. basement. All students welcome. The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat's George Fattman has said: " I am impressed by the way the Gannon newspaper sees its role as a public servant." If you think you have the journalistic qualifications, leadership ability, and experience to be a public servant, list your experience, qualifications, objectives, and abilities in a letter of application now.

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11 i ^™T——»■*»■"— .. ' i ii i », •_>'.■> .. ... The Gannon KNIGHT April 9,1976 WERG dispute: few new facts continue from pog* 1 negative, III probably take it year is over. It's been a royal of faculty adviser, and the The committee finally come from Scottino or committee. "Nobody on the to the ombudsman. If no game of ring-around-the- relationship of WERG to the requested the Clarke con- Nash," Herbstritt said. committee said that We just action is taken, I'll take it as rosey," Anderson said corn-art department. stitution from the Knight According to Herbstritt, felt that the newspaper a personal insult and go to McSweeney explained his ■Mr. the committee made a' account was a secondary channels outside of the The second meeting held McSweeney said he was procedural decision to in- by the fact-finding com- side of the problem with the source. We went to the college," Anderson said. relative WERG con- pleased by the knowledge terview both sides of the primary sources," he said. Time is the greatest mittee was with Miceli and and behavior of the com- dispute. He said that An- Rev. Thomas McSweeney, stitutions. He said that the "I'll listen to what they factor, according to An- committee requested the mittee. "They were very, derson represented one side have to say and see what derson. He said he was chairman of the com- very aware of the facts. They and that Miceli and Mc- munication arts department. WERG constitution. Mc- they will do. If the decision is bounced back and forth Sweeney sent them Miceli's. conducted themselves very Sweeney represented the positive, then I will ask for between individuals and The other side "I sent it to them as a con- professionally. In phrasing other. 'To see McSweeney back salary and reversal of committees and then it took "They asked a lot of stitution that has been put the questions and listening to and Miceli together was a Thursday's (April 8) board three weeks for the fact- questions," McSweeney together by A.J. and our answers, they showed no matter of time. It was Just a elections because I would finding committee to set up said. He said the questions presented to Msgr. Nash," bias," he said. tot more convenient to do it have a vote as general an appointment with him. were on the WERG con- McSweeney said. Decision from above that way," Herbstritt said. manager. If the action is "Whatever happens, the stitution, the designated role However, Miceli's con- Richard Herbstritt, Also, Herbstritt said the stitution did not exist at the chairman of the fact-finding meetings were closed to the time of the incident. The committee, said that there Knight because the com- constitution closest to being are some misconceptions mittee members were afraid operative at the time was about their duties and that something confidential Poster rules explained one written by Dion Clarke, responsibilities. "The fact- might come up during the former general manager of finding committee has no course of one of the in- With the Student Senate regarding posters. Only cept...profit-making en- WERG. "There was no power to change any terviews. "I'm sure with the elections now upon us, we senate - approved or- terprises," and "no group of actual constitution at the decisions that have been press there, some of the will be seeing more and ganizations and business can students...not recognized by time of the incident. I sup- made. That type of action, to people we interviewed would more posters on the walls. post advertisements on the Student Senate may post pose Dion's was the proposed overturn what has already not have been candid in their But there are exacting campus, according to senate any advertising." one," McSweeney said. been done, would have to answers," he said. guidelines that must be policy. followed when posting signs, Senate regulations state, Poster privileges may be according to Physical Plant "Any individual student may taken away from anyone The college experience Director Ernie Ellis. post advertisement ex- violating these guidelines. According to Ellis, for maintenance reasons no posters should be hung with Scotch tape. Scotch tape damages painted surfaces 'Free credit' proposal A waste at any price? and leaves a sticky residue after the poster is taken continued from pone I foreign language depart- ment, urged that the current by Cynthia Crown college experience has been claimed that college down. Ellis recommends proposal: a one-credit enriches the society by that masking tape be used voucher program and a per- proposal be endorsed. There was a time when the subject of heated going to college was an criticism by college ad- producing better citizens, instead, since masking tape n-edit charging system. But "The more we raise the but Bird finds this myth as neither seemed to gain tuition, the more you'll find honor, a promising sign, a ministrators and students. does not peel the paint or Attacks by administrators invalid as the rest. College leave a residue. popular support. students critical of the in- good omen for the future. justices of the credit band," Jobs were plentiful for the have usually centered on her doesn't create bright, am- Ellis also said that posters Sociology instructor bitious, happy, liberal people Charles McKelvey and Peterson said. "We should upwardly mobile. College- section concerning college as cannot be hung on door glass an investment. Bird con- from nothing. The bright, at eye level since this causes Director of Graduate give them something back educated people were when we're taking more and thought to be bound for a tends that, if a student took ambitious, happy, liberal a safety hazard. Programs Dr. John Rouch people are the ones who expressed the opinion that more." better world, armed with the the money he spent on The Student Senate also college-related expenses, choose to go to college. This has an explicit policy on the college should encourage ability to think and analyze that they had acquired in added the money be would class selectivity may posters. According to this students to take only 15 become more prevalent as credits per semester. They college. If everyone were have earned working those policy, all posters "... must college educated, many have the senate approval believed that a reduction in WERG credits required for people thought, the world stamp on them and must not would be a better place to be in excess of 30 in num- graduation, from 128 to 122 credits for moat majors, live. ber." All posters must meet findings But Caroline Bird, author these requirements, except would be a good step in that continued fwfi pof* i of the controversial book Student Senate and ad- direction. The Case Against College," ministrative posters. But their proposal was recommendations to me," overlooked as Dr. Paul and a college graduate Beyond these limits, the Scottino said herself, argues that these senate has other restrictions Peterson, chairman of the Questions about the were just society's myths limitations placed on the during the education boom of fact-finding committee were the late fifties and sixties. revealed after the first in- The space race with Russia terview with Marc An- was in progress and mass derson, former WERG higher education seemed to general manager. Anderson be the hope of the future. But said the committee told him statistics in the early that they could not reverse seventies show that many the decision of the faculty college graduates are adviser, reinstate him, or working in factories, driving ask for an apology from the cabs or waiting on tables. It faculty adviser. is not only the shortage of Scottino, however, said he jobs which have driven the did not place any limitations well-educated into manual of this kind on the com- labor, Bird claims. It has four years, and put it all into tuition and expenses rise mittee. "I don't remember also become apparent to a bank instead, by age 60 he while loan money becomes any limitations of that kind some that college graduates would have accumulated scarcer and more expensive. and there is not now any are not the invaluable more money than a college For now, society uses the limitations like that in my commodity they once were graduate who earned the college degree as a kind of mind. I don't think strictly thought to be. average yearly salary for first-round screening in speaking that those concepts Why then. Bird wonders college-educated workers. In picking candidates for the are true," he said. rhetorically, are so many other words, don't do it for future. In many cases. Bird young people still flocking to the money. Bird advises. argues, a college education college, knowing that four Oddly enough, an is unnecessary since most years of training won't in- American Council of jobs require extensive sure them a job in their Education survey showed training that a person with Referendum fields? It is partly the that more students were common sense could easily continued from pooo 1 religion of the liberal arts going to college to be "very pick up. It is a kind of prejudiced people before education, Bird concludes. A well off" in 1974 than in 1966, snobbishness which is based A MESSAGE FOR DADDIES they even voted," Williams body of worship has come to when the chances of at- more on pretense than said. "It's too bad that surround the liberally taining that goal soon after reality. They'd rather have you around than your insurance. people let personalities educated person. No one college were much greater. "The bellhop at the hotel Get yourself a good, thorough examination once a become involved in dares to propose that better Attacks by recent where I stayed last night had year. Once a year, let your doctor really look you over. something like this, but and more useful learning can graduates have been harsher a college degree," Bird said. It'll take a little time, and a little patience. And maybe that's the way people are be obtained outside the and more angry than those "If a hotel can afford to he'll poke around a little more than you'd really like. sometimes." university walls. The ideal by administrators and require their bellhops to And so he should. . . , Another smaller point of Renaissance-style liberal professors. Bird said in an have a college degree, they The whole idea is to keep you healthy. If nothing ■ debate was the fact that the education is an unquestioned interview. "I've received will. If everybody goes to wrong (and more than likely, there isn t) hooray. many illiterate attacks from college, you can demand a Come back next year. But if anything's suspicious, petition was predominantly good. filled with signatures of But Bird suggests that people who have just degree to be a bellhop. It's then you've gained the most important thing: time. graduated from college, Just like charging everybody We can save 1 out of 2 persons when cancer is caught WehrleHaU residents. learning outside the •'The senators really university would be a better which proves my point." a heavy tax for getting a job in time, caught early. That's a good thing to know. All -any job." Daddies should know how to take care of themselves so wondered if the petition choice for as many as a third "College graduates tend reflected the sentiments of of the students now in college to fed that by my saving Bird said she hadn't that they can have the fun of taking care of their kids. changed her assessment of Remember-ifs what you don't know that can hurt you. the entire student body," who came to get away from college u not aU that good, Williams said. home, to be independent I'm taking something away college because of the Henry presented the without really cutting off aU from them. They think if I'd reactions she has received. petition to the Wehrle Hall ties or just to pass four years only shut up, things about "College is Tine if you want Dorm Council, which voted without having to take an college would be a lot bet- it, but it can't be thrust upon to support a referendum unpromising job. ter." Bird said. you. Nobody will stop dead if they don't go to college." American Cancer Society i ballot. Bird's evaluation of the Bird's critics have also April 9, i?76 The Gannon KNIGHT Knight diamondmen ready for season opener vs. Edinboro

•y rron TnOfnpvon The designated hitter will Johnson. The junior from really fine ball player," Mississippi, and John Carry expected from Youngstown The best way to describe be Gannon's leading hitter, Warren has led the team in George said. "I'm trying to College. State, Point Park, Canisius, the 1976 Gannon baseball Fred Johnson. home runs, runs batted in teach him to take charge out Niagara, Grove City, and a team would be, young and I and batting average for the there. Since he handles the The Knights open the surprisingly tough Mercy- restless. Coach Ivan George It's on the mound where last two years. pitchers, that's almost spring season at home with a hurst squad. will start no less than five the Knights will be strongest. naturally the catcher's job," double header against Other big batsmen, ac- As far as predictions on the freshmen on this year's Led by their fireballing ace he said. Edinboro, April 21 at Can- upcoming season, Coach team, a team that is ready to Rick "No hit" Perretta, the cording to George, will be niveno field. Hofer and Vuksan. George said, "I can only improve on the 3-10 record Knights have a total of eight hope that we'll be ready to pitchers who Coach George The Knights leave for the they compiled during the fall The Knights play a 25 play good, sound, fun- season. believes can do the job. "The key to the whole sun in the south today. They team could be Vuksan. He play seven games in game schedule this spring, damental baseball come with tough competition April 21." "We have a total of 10 Joining Perretta on the has the potential to be a Mississippi against Southern freshmen on this year's mound are fellow juniors squad," George said. "These Jack Armbruster and Harry guys got no way to go but Bellau, sophomores Dave upward. I'm sure we're Morosky and Mark Rein » 1976 WERG - FM GANNON BASEBALL going to struggle for awhile stadtler, and freshmen Brad BROADCAST SCHEDULE - but as these guys gain ex-, Heasley, Dan Smiegel, and perience we'll improve Rich Hofer. dramatically." AIR DATE TIME OPPONENT "Al| my pitchers will see Monday, April 26 3:00 Canisius Possibly for the first time extensive action down Friday, April 30 3:00 Mercy hurst in Gannon baseball history south," said George. "We Grove City the entire Knight infield play seven games in one Sunday, May 2 ^3:00 could be composed of fresh- week so obviously all our Tuesday, May 4 3:00 Buffalo men. They are third hurlers will get to pitch." Friday, May 7 3:00 Alliance baseman Mark Ganska, Sunday, May 9 12:00 Point Park * shortstop Jim Haravisiat, George also expects his Youngstown * second baseman Mark good hitting pitchers to fill in Wednesday, May 12 3:00 Skychuck, first baseman at other positions when Rich Hofer, and catcher Jeff needed. # Double Header Vuksan. The only senior on * Home Ga me Coverage will be decided by importance to final divisional standings. the team, Bob Roth, will split "If we're going to improve playing .time at first with on our fall record, pitching Hofer, who also pitches for and defense will be the the Knights. The utility man reason," George said. in the infield will be another "That's been our downfall in frosh, BobPfister. recent years. If our pitchers come through we'll be tough. Penalty box In the outfield, Randy We also must concentrate on Spencer and Kevin Best will defense, cut down on errors, roam right field and center then worry about the hitting Rich Kirkner field. Junior Jim Lawrence aspect of the game." and frosh Larry Maola will This week I will make (.201) and outfielder Paul than that the Tigers will The A's pitching staff of split time over on the left Leading the way for the predictions for the finish in Blair (.218) won Golden have to wait a few years. Rich Bosnian, Vida Blue, side. Gannon batters will be the American League Gloves last season. Every prophet of sports Mike Torrez and reliever pennant races, and reveal However, not too much can has his shocker, and mine is Rollie Fingers is enough to my selections for National be said for their hitting. the Kansas City Royals to make the A's a contender, and American League New acquisition Reggie win the AL West. Watch for but the Royals' hitting will champions, and World Series Jackson (.253, 36 HRs, 104 the Athletics to finish prevail. leers may champions. RBIs ^should give the second, and the Rangers to The Texas Rangers will The AL East belongs to the Orioles offense a shot in the finish third. Bill Veeck's finish third again, and since Red Sox, and the Orioles are arm, but the O's had to give White Sox won't be they lost Ferguson Jenkins the only other team with a up Don Baylor (.282, 25 resurrected enough to finish to the Red Sox, they chance to catch them. Count HRs i Nonetheless, the above fourth, and the Angels probably won't be much of a on the Yanks to finish third Orioles made out on the deal. and Twins will finish fifth threat to the A's or Royals. host playoffs again, the Indians fourth, and last, respectively. The Rangers have good And in that deal, Mike hitting with Mike Hargrove Brewers fifth, and the Tigers Torrez switched uniforms The Royals' infield of John The Gannon College at the Glenwood Ice Rink, sixth (it sounds better than Mayberry (.291, 34 HRs, 106 (.303), power-hitting short- Hockey Club may host the according to Gannon hockey with Ken Holtzman. Holtz- "last") man, and last year's Cy RBIs) Frank White (.250), stop Toby Harrah (.293, 20 Finger Lakes Hockey coach Fred Lane. The Bosox hit .275 as a Fred Patek (.228), and RBIs), and Jeff Burroughs League playoffs next season Young Award .winner Jim The Knights finished third team last season — tops in Palmer, will carry the George Brett (.308) can hit (.226, 29 RBIs). Burroughs in this season's playoff at the league. And speaking of brunt of the O's pitching and field just enough to cop a should have a better season team, the Red Sox have a this season than last season, Geneseo. duties. flag. However, the Royals "There is a good chance helluva-one. lack a strong catcher. but the Rangers don't have The Sox have Fred Lynn The Yankees — the target Their outfielders Harold enough strength to climb we will host the playoffs next of the pre-season optimists season if the ice time is 1.331.21 HRs. 105 KB Is i, Jim McRae 1.306) and Amos Otis higher. Rice i .309.22 HRs, 102 RBIs) — will pull up short for two (.247) supply the foundation The White Sox have a new donated to us." Lane said. reasons: The Boston Red Sox Lane said that the league's and Dwight Evans (.274) for a strong outfield. Otis had owner in Bill Veeck, new solidifying their outfield. and the Baltimore Orioles. an off-season last season and uniforms, and many new entire eastern division may The Yanks have at the break from the league and Their fielding as well as the Royals finished second in players. The Sox lost Jim hitting is also impressive. If plate Bobby Bonds (.270, 32 their division. If Otis lives up Kaat to the Phils, and it is up form the New York Central HRs), Chris Chambliss Hockey League. Fenway Park had a larger to his expectations, the to Wilbur Wood to lead a field, these guys would suck (.304), Thurmon Munson Royals will win. staff featuring oldies-but- Gannon is a member of the (.318.102 RBIs). western division of the in baseballs like a vacuum- The Royals have to count goodies like Claude Osteen. cleaner salesman sucking in Catfish Hunter is the on a surprise season from The Chisox have Jorge FLHL leader any pitching staff This break, Lane said, customers. their pitchers, but that is orta (.304) and Bucky Dent We need volunteers just In the infield, the Sox have needs to win a pen a pennant. why they're the surprise (.264), but their progress as George Washington would not affect Gannon's However, a leader needs regular season schedule Carl Yastrzemski (.269). choice. Steve Busby and should be offset of people like needed them back in 1776. Denny Doyle (.298). Rich good followers, and Catfish Paul Splittorff will pace the Cleon Jones — who'is trying Volunteers who expect since "we don't play eastern doesn't have too many. division teams, except in the Burleson (.252). and Carlton staff and shock the A's for his umpteenth comeback. nothing but the satisfaction Fisk(.331) will catch. The Cleveland Indians The As lost a cannon when The Angels will pull up in of serving a great cause. playoffs." haven't had anything ex- they traded Reggie Jackson tne next to last spot. They Men and women with And what a job he'll have Lcne said that the western citing happen to their for Don Baylor — a cannon have some respectable spirit and compassion... to catching. It's as though division will be divided into Boston is holding a-pitcher's organization since beer-nite not big enough to fill hitters, but not enough of fight a foe that has killed an "A" division and a "B" convention all year-round. 1974 Boog Powell (.297, 27 Jackson's shoes. The A's them. more Americans than all the division. Gannon will be a HRs) surprised many folks also gave up Ilsn Holtzman The Twins have last wars in our history. The rotation consists of Luis member of the "A" division, Tiant. Ferguson Jenkins. last season, and Dennis for Mike Torrez, another season's AL batting champ We need you... to help us and Edinboro may be a Eckersly will highlight a offer the A's came up short Rod Carew (.359) and Steve in the fight against cancer. Bill Lee. Rick Wise and member of the "B" division, Reggie Cleveland — which is pitching staff of "hopefuls" on. The trade involving Braun (.302) to address the When you give your time Lane said. who won't do too much to and your effort to your local enough to baffle batters for Jackson, a mainstay of the ball at the plate, but not The top two teams in the days. help the Indians. A's since they've been in much help elsewhere. ACS Unit, you are making an Brewer's fans won't have Investment that pays divi- "A" division will draw byes The Orioles will come Oakland, may upset the THE PLAYOFFS— dends in the saving of lives. in the first round of the close if they can overcome much to cheer for this year, morale of an already In the National League Your nearest Unit is anx- playoffs, as the third and the slump they suffered in except for Golden Glover dissentful team. look for the Reds to out- ious to hear from you. Vol- fourth teams in the "A" May and June last season. George Scott (.285, 36 HRs, The A's will have solid muscle the Phils, and in the 109 RBIs) and beer. unteer today. division will play the top two The O's art the best fielding and hitting in Bert American League watch the teams in the "B" division. fielding team in the AL. The young Detroit Tigers Campaneris (.265), Joe Rudi Red Sox mop up the Royals. Lane said. Second baseman Bobby have plenty of hope for a (.278) and Claudell That means the same "We might play a total of Grich (.260). shortstop Mark miracle. Tom Veryzer (.252) Washington (.308). but they teams — and the same AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY I 20 games — all league games Belanger (.226), third is one of a few Tigers who won't be enough to catch the results — to repeat in this next season," Lane said basemen Brooks Robinson will impress anyone. Other Royals. season's World Series. \