* * THE MERCIAD pOL 70 NO. 12 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA. 1654C January 23,199? Unexpected Resignation of Laker Head Coach By John Murphy Describing the events that led culating since Hartis' failed re- up to the official announcement, ^km Editor in chief turn, the official news still came :m Russo said the whole affair was as a suprise to all concerned. "I In the late afternoon of Tues- an unusual one for him as athletic expected him to be back. Suprise day, January 21, days of rumor director. Trior to the break we would be a good way to describe and speculation about the posi- talked and he said Til see you the developments," said Russo. 9 tion of Richard Hartis as head after the break. He was going to "We spoke before he went home coach for the Mercy hurst men's go to the All-American tourna- at Christmas and he told me he and women's soccer teams, were ment in Nashville with senior A l l - was thinking of getting involved Jrww finally set straight America n Glenn Francis. Antici- in the pro-game, so I'm not In a meeting called by Athletic pating this, I even paid their way surprised that he left But, I am Director Pete Russo, members of to go," said Russo. surprised at the abrupt manner in both teams were informed "that "After a week or so into the which he did it," said Assistant Hartis had officially resigned as start o f s c h o o l , I became nervous Men's Coach Melody. their head coach. Russo outlined and I tried to have John (assistant "lam surprised at his leaving the to those present that he had re- coach John Melody) track him program at this point because we ceived two faxes from E n g l a n d at down. Finally he called me on had come so dose to a national 8:3 0 a.m. Tu esda y morning. One Friday, January 17, and he told championship. But, you can't re- was a letter of resignation ad- me.he wasn't',returning," said ally blame anyone for following dressed to Russo.The other was a Russo. their dream," said Women's As- personal letter from H a r t i s to his Both in the letter to the players, sistant Coach, Yvonne Parker. players. Upset Players and in his conversation with Russo, Rich Hartis Both letters outlined the rea- Hartis emphasized that he didn't sons behind his decision to leave plan to leave Mercyhurst this way. "There were a lot of rumors and "j Rich's promises that I would get Angle Montesano. Mercy hurst and return to his na- "He told me he didn't w a n t it to the meeting confirmed our suspi- four years competing tor a na- "He is die one who recruited tive England. Saying that t h i s was be this way, he would have pre- cions, but lam disappointed at the tional championship, I feel like be me. He is a major reason in me die hardest decision he ever had ferred to pa rt personally ra ther than way he did it," said top scoring lied to me. It was disrespectful to being here. Now I am n o t so sure to make, Hartis said, Tor quite a through a fax." freshman Barry Allen. the players, he owed us more th an what my future is going to be while now I have had a desire to To his players, Hartis wrote, "I guess it's no great surprise he this." ! with Mercyhurst soccer," said comeback t o England to live and "While I would have loved to have left, but I'm still shocked at the W "Rich always preached to us freshman Th eresa Roach. work. Even though I have had a been there to tell you all person- way he did it," sophomore Eric about being professional fat o u r Although he was disappointed tremendous time in America, I ally, unfortunately this is not p o s - Qark said. approach to the game, in our pla y, in the way that his fellow coun- have always wanted to work in sible so I'm afraid for now atleast "I feel betrayed. He told me he'd in our presentation. I feel that his try m a n departed from professional soccer. I have come you'll have to make do with this be here until I graduated," said actions in handling this shows h e Mercyhurst, sophomore Stuart back to England to pursue my letter." Junior Women's Captain, Nikki does not practice what he Hogg tried to look on the bright dream." Although rumors had been cir- Esposlto. 1 came here believing preached to us," said sophomore Go to Coach, p. 3 March, Speech Mark Erie Celebration of King's Birthday By Chris Wloch the 50s and 60s, As an action "What the man and the move- cepts and wrong beliefs about pete on a global scale unless it News Editor director, Vivian led one of the ment did was to take us from p e t t y themselves and other people. listens to its prophet In the final first civil rights marches to pro- personal introspective concerns "Before Martin, racial hatred anal y s i s , we must be involved in On Monday Ian. 20, members test segregation in the South. to a cosmic social consciousness. was all too often tolerated in a political activity, in the decisions of the Erie community gathered "No one has done so much for Martin made ua realize that we largely Christian, democratic so- Which shape our lives, in relation- downtown to celebrate the 12th ao many people on as many criti- were a sick nation: sick on race, ciety. Martin took two things that ships that determine life," Vivian annual observance of Rev. Dr. cal and crucial social, economic sick on sex, on materialism, on many Americans believed in, the said. Martin Luther King'a birthday as and educational issues as Martin violence. He called ua forth as Constitution and the Bible, and Betty Damper, director of Act a national holiday. Following a King," he said. Whatever we are doctors to ourselves so that we turned them to the people as a 101, who attended the lecture, noontime march from City Hall as a nation, as atmgglers for j u s - would listen to those in our midst mirror in order that they might aaid that she especially liked the to the MLK Memorial Center, tice, as religious people, regard- who knew the truth by creating an see the tragedy of democracy in emphasis on King as a prophet participants convened in the less o f o u r faith, he made us more environment in which they could this country," he said. with a vision of society that is Warner Theater for a 1:30 p.m. human because he was in our be heard," he said. Although County Executive universal in both its scope and celebration featuring presenta- midst* In his discussion of K i n g ' s idea Judy Lynch described King as a implications. "It's good that Dr. tions and hymns led by local lead* In a 45-minute lecture, Vivian and practice o f n o n - v i o l e n t direct person who stands above 20th King's contemporaries are still era, clergy and church choirs and discussed the monumental con- action, Vivian said that "non-vio- century Americans, Vivian said able to speak about his life and a speech by King's close friend tributions that»King.made to lence means more than just 'not- that he prefers to think of him as purpose. I appreciated the fact and associate Dr. C T. Vivian. American society In combatting hitting back.* It's about loving a "21st century man. Martin was that Dr. Vivian acknowledged preparing us for the next century | Vivian, the author of Black segregation, racial prejudice, v i o - those that persecute you." Vivian King's commitment to social j u s - in a world that is three quarters Power and the American Myth lence and poverty. "As the spokes- also addressed the significant tice as something that benefits and founder of the Black World man, mentor and spirit of the civil impact that King has had on race da rk t o Mack, where there will be more Latinos in the United States people of all ethnic backgrounds. African Institute for the Study of rights movement and the greatest relations in this country by point- I also think it's very important Human Values and other activist ing out that "what Martin did social strategist of our time, Mar- than Blacks, and only 16.5% of that young people in Erie are ex- groups, was one of the members helped more whites than blacks. tin provided us with the means the new work force wfll be white Go to King, p.2 of King's personal staff during and the method to be free. He freed w h i t e s from false con- male. This nation cannot com- - - • * • „«,««»>-- * ..*.*•* * . v • * PAGE 2 THEMERCIAD January 23.1997 Gampi&NOTH Cash P r i z e s Offered During Flu Vaccin e R e - I n i m u n i z a t i o n s R e c o n i n i e n d e d Parke Davis Pharmaceutical Company has notified Cohen Student Health Center mat the flu v a c c i n e which was administered this year has a decreased potency of o n e of i t s components. Although the safety of the vaccine is not Parents/Alumni H i o n a t h o n In question, Parke Davis and the CDC have reoomniended that high risk i n f U v i d u a k cash prizes w h i c h will be awarded By Chris Wloch High Risk Individuals Guidelines: News Editor to those who raise the most money in pledges. The prizes are $400 a. Persons over 65 years of age with underlying chronic medical conditions such as cardiac or pulmonary disease, for first place, $200 for second b. Persons with chronic disorder of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including children with asthma. On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26, place, $100 for third place and c. Persons who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because the 16th annual Alumni/Parents $50 for fourth place. Addition- of c h r o n i c metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus) venal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, or immuno- Phonathon kicks off at 2 p.m. ally, the individual who raises the During the phonathon, w h i c h lasts suppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications) most money will receive $25. d. Persons age 18 and under on aspirin therapy who are at risk for d e v e l o p i n g Reye's syndrome after influenza. until Feb. 13, alumni board mem- All proceeds from the bers and more than 100 student If you determine that you are a high risk individual, please contact Cohen Student Health Center at ext 2431 phonathon w i l l go toward the an- by Monday, January 23,1997. They will make an appointment for you to be re-immunized. volunteers will be placing calls to nual fund'which includes the parents of students past Hammermill Library expansion and present and more than 6,500 project and funding for scholar- MSG News: Weather alumni in the United States and ship aid, Liebel said. Blood m o b i l e D r a i n s C a m p u s Canada. Students are still welcome to Ruins W i n t e r Activities According to Pat Liebel, direc- Brad Rybczynski though not donating himself, take part in the fund-raising ef- tor of alumni services, several Features Editor aided the effortby "leaning out of By Melissa Lang fort The hours for the phonathon campus groups including the the door and yelling to others," Merciad Writer are 2 to5 p.m. on Sunday and 7 to Ambassadors Club, the football Blood was flowing freely on said Lowers. team, the dance department, and 9 p.m. Sunday throughThursday. the Mercyhurst campus this w e e k . The mobile hinit, an RV, On Monday, Jan 20, the WMCE will be competing for For more information, contact On Jan. 21 and 22, the Commu- equipped with die same facilities Mercyhurst Student Government Liebel at extension 2538. nity Blood Bank of Erie County as a stationary u n i t , usually comes held its weekly meeting upstairs sent its mobile unit to campus to to campus twice a year. Lowers in the Union at 8:30 p j n . tap the veins of donors in their was unsure of the time of their SAC Chairperson Brian drive'to help those in need of next visit to Mercyhurst Marshall informed the body that u Events on Campus blood. * For those unable to give this last weekend's activities were can- According to Pam Lowers' and week and who are interested in celled due to the bad weather The Committee for Women's History Month is planning events Kelly Paparelli, the nurses donating in the future, the Erie Mysteries on Campus was can- during March. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28 charged with the operation of the Community Blood Bank is lo- celled because the production at 3:30 pan. in the Student Government Chambers. mobile u n i t , the r e s p o n s e on ca m- .'1 cated downtown at 2646 Peach fcgroup got stranded in Michigan, pus was up to par with previous g Street Walk-ins are accepted. For and the sled riding trip was can- Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminal Justice Honors Society, is beginning visits. On the 21st, 19 people do- more information about opera- \< celled due to lack of transporta- a lecture series entitled "Crime and Punishment the Future of the nated and 26 gave the following tion days and times the phone tion. Many of the activities will Criminal Justice System." On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Gist speaker will I da v. One "clever" student al- number is 456-4206. be scheduled again some time in be in Sullivan Hall at 7:30 p.m. Edward T. Bicnnan, Superintendent ^the future. This weekend, SAC of the State Correctional Institution in Albion will be speaking on the will be ra ffl i n g off p r i z e s at the JV future of corrections in Pennsylvania. ications ^hockey game on Saturday. Freedom Zone Editor Kevin Circle K welcomes Sherry Bassin, owner o f the Erie Otters Hockey [; Segedi reminded all reps mat the Team, to Sullivan Hall at 7-30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Mr. Bassin February issue of the Freedom will be speaking on the importance of community service and j Zone will have a Black History volunteeiism for today's youth. Refreshments will be provided. By Michael J. Op p e r m a n number of 1,760) should assist Month theme. Anyone interested Merciad Writer this endeavor. in submitting works for t h e issue Whelan attributed the increase As one of the vital last steps before automation, the ata ff o f should contact the FZ committee According to Matt Whelan, Di- in applications to Mercy hurst's Hammermill Library must attach "barcode- labels to all 150,000 n or drop it off in the FZ office. items in the library collection and link them to their databa se. You rector of Admissions, there has status as a "hot school. The col- President Stacey Fitzpatrick was will soon see teams of labejers working in the stacks. We ask for been a 17% increase in admis- lege is popular with guidance bombarded with complaints from your patience during this process and apologize in advance for any sions applications. Last year at counselors due to its quality pro- the reps at Monday's meeting. mis time, 800 applications had inconvenience it may cause* You can do your part to help by d grams, sense of community, and The complaints centered on snow returning books promptly to the library when they are due, so that SD been received by the college; the beautiful campus. Along with removal, use of facilities and materials can be labeled before next fall. number has already reached 950. appllca dons, both campus visits phone problems. Student govern- Instead of l e a d i n g to a larger frosh and,inquiries are. on the rise. ment co mm ittees will be looking Any students interested in learning about becoming resident assis- class, Whelan hopes that this in- Whelan said, however, that the into the problems. Reps were en- crease in applications will con- tants (RAs) should make plans to attend a social on Sunday, Feb. 2. greatest marketing has been ac- couraged to talk to their constitu- tribute toward producing a class The event will offer information about residence life opportunities, complished by the students. ents about the problems and to that ia similar in size and quality expectations and the benefits of being an RA. Applications will be Students are responsible for aa last year's. bring feedback to next Monday's available at the meeting. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Union and "spreading Ike word" about Whelan's hope is to admit a meeting. $• refreshments will be available. Students planning to attend should Mercyhurst Whelan expressed frosh class that will, like the pre- RSVP by Jan. 29 at cxt. 2422. 1 gratitude for the contributions that vious frosh c l a s s , have an a v e n g e the students have made in enrich- King cont'd from p. 1J high school grade point avenge ing the Mercyhurst community Eastern Waves Club is selling a cany-out "Happy Buddha Meal" on posed to; more African Ameri- of 3 . 5 , i n avenge &A.T. score of and encouraged them to c o n t i n u e Monday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union. cans as role models," she said. 1080, and be ranked in the top 1/ sharing ideas. Open to sugges- The lunch costs $1.50 and will include tea, oriental style noodles At Mercyhurst, the plans arc to 3 of their high school class. The tions, Whelan also invited any- with vegetables, chop sticks and a fortune cookie. incorporate the King holiday into projected final a p p l i c a t i o n s total one interested to volunteer in the of2,000 (compared with the 1997 the celebrations during February recruiting process. as Black History Month. w . • * • * > 1 V ** m • r t m « 9'0 • ' •* ' • - - ''*•"' ••**#/*** 1 1
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Coach, cont'd from p. 1 Division II Men's Coach of the In his letter to Russo, Hartis Year. reflected on his time at side. "You• v e got t o respect w h a t "His record speaks for itselfc Mercyhurst "As I look back on Born to be Wild Rich accomplished in his tenure He brought soccer to a new level my time at Mercyhurst I feel the By Michael J. Opperman here. One man doesn't make a at Mercyhurst," said Russo. "He soccer program is in a much stron- Max Von Sydow ("Seventh S e a l/ program and we're not going to Merciad Columnist is the number one coach w e have ger position than when I first a r - "Cries and Whispers") stars as get anything done "by. looking Harry Ha Her in this German exis- ever had, in championships, in rived. Being part of such a suc- back at negative issues in the participation, hvNCAAs, Ail- cessful, such an excellent depart- As an alternative to the Super tential ist movie (made in English). past As players, as teammates, Bowl, the Student Philosophers SPAM adviser Dr. Kevin Sullivan Americans, in any ca tegory," said ment, with such an excellent staff we have to look forward," he Russo. was very exciting,'' he said. To at Mercyhurst (SPAM) are kick- describes this work as "an explo- said. ing off their biweekly film s e r i e s ration of t h e dual na ture of human "Other than the way he has his players, Hartis wrote that he with "Steppenwolf" (1974) in the beings.* handled this, Rich has done a great hoped they had benefited as much Outstanding Record from their experience with him, Tullio Room of the Mercyhurst Faithful to the book, Sullivan job, I told him this when I spoke to College Library at 6 p.m. on Sun- him and said I would be here for a as he had with them, "I know I am called the film a "genuine psy- Although the manner of his day, January 26. recommendation,'' said Russo. a much better coach than the one chedelic trip" and said that departure may have left a taint o n The film i s based on the Herman "There is no doubt h e w a s the best who entered Mercyhurst seven Hesse's Magic Theatre is repre- the memory of Hartis as a 0 Hesse novel of the same name. sented in true seventies fashion. soccer coach Mercyhurst has had. years ago, he sa id. Mercyhurst coach, there is no He a rrived my senior year as an ' In his final note to Russo, Hartis denying that his record while in assistant, and both as a player and said, "I will always look back at charge of the Laker soccer pro- an assistant coach myself, he has my time at Mercyhurst with only gram makes him the most suc- t| t aught me a great deal about the the fondest memories.'' cessful coach ever to serve on game," said Melody. this campus. In his three seasons ; Melody described Hartis as hav- FreeTrips & Cash as head coach, H a r t i s ' tea m s have ing a wealth of knowledge about Find out how hundreds of student representatives are combined for a 70-28-8 record, the technical side of soccer, and HELPWANTED with four NCAA P l a y o f f a p p e a r - an almost uncanny ability to read Earn $480 weekly assembling already earning FREE TRIPS and LOTS OF CASH ances, two Final Four b e r t h s , and with America's #1 Spring Break company! Sell only 15 an opponent and attack the weak- circuit boards/electronic compo- three GLIAC titles. t. ness. Having spoken to Hartis nents at home. Experience unne- trips and travel free! C a n c u n , Bahamas, Jamaica or F l o r i d a ] As testament to his coaching about his future plans, Melody cessary, will train. Immediate Campus Manager Positions also availa ble. Call Now!^ ability, Hartis has twice received feels that his experience and skill openings in your area. Call now. ^ Take a Break Student Travel (800) 95-BREAK . * > the NSCAA Central ^Region should enable Hartis to fulfill his 1-520-680-7891 ext C200 Men's Coach of the Year, and in dreams of succeeding in profes- 1996 he was rnamed National sional coaching.
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By Carrie Tappe After Stubbs makes an attempt didn't develop much interest for Merciad Contributing Writer to hijack the plane, he along with the v i e w e r , especially with such a all four police officers, two pas- small cast Weaver locks the pas- sengers in a small room leaving Turbulence is a good idea gone sengers, a flight attendant, and I i Retail Store* * bad. Ray Liotta stars as |Ryan both pilots are killed. Ryan the only action between Teri, Weaver, a convicted serial rapist Weaver, who at first appears sin- Weaver and the officials at the 2526 East Ave. at East 26th St. and murderer, who is being trans- cere, turns psychotic and attempts airport o ported from New York to LA., to crash the plane. The roughest part of Turbulence c tf V •*' where he will await execution. Teri discovers the dead pilots was listening to the meaningless '4> 20% o* j Lauren Holly stars as Teri, a and attempts to fly the 747 with conversations and playing dumb % Entire Purchase I a the help of auto-pilot and the air Arrow % flight attendant on the 747 carry- during predictable scenes. With coupon only except new goods
tion) won Supporting Actress for AMERICAN CLASSIC SERIES By James Bain edy or Musical. This, of course, The Mirror Has Two Faces. Mi- Merciad AcScE Editor means twice as many winners in each category. los Forma n w o n Best Director for The People vs. Larry Flynt, and Warren Beatty once said, The This year, the awards pretty Scott Alexander and Larry Golden Globes are for fun. The much followed the expected pat- Kraszewski won the screenplay Oscars are business." That's be- tern. Tom Cruise won Best A c t o r award for the same film.* coming less and less the case. In in a Comedy or Musical for his The Best Picture categories the last few years, the Golden workinJerryMaguire. Madonna served up two somewhat surpris- Globes have been a fairly a ecu- won Best Actress in a Comedy or ing victories. The English Pa- rate Oscar prognostics tor, at least Musical for Evita, beating out such tienlbe at out ThePeople vs. Larry as far as nominations are con* luminaries as Debbie Reynolds Flynt in the Best Picture (Drama) cerned. Virtually everyone who (Mother). In her acceptance has ever won a Golden Globe for speech, Madonna thanked the category, while Evita beat out Glm has gone on to at least w i n an filmmakers, while Cruise thanked Fargo in the Best Picture (Musi- Osca r nomina don. roughly everyone who has ever cal or Comedy) category. The Globes were held this past lived. In the world of television, there were few such surprises. TheX- weekend. The awards have been In the Drama Category, two Files swept the dramatic series given out by the Hollywood For* relatively unknown actors took eign Press Association since 1943. center stage. Geoffrey Rush won categories, winning Best Dra- The Foreign Press is an organiza- Best A c t o r for his performance in matic Series, Best Actor in a Dra- tion comprised of foreign jour- the critically acclaimed Shine. matic Series (David Duchovny) nalists who report on Hollywood Rush is considered the front-run- and Best Actress in a Dramatic for newspapers, magazines, radio ner for the Beat Actor Oscar. The Series (Gillian Anderson). Best and television around the world. Best Actress award went* to Comedy Series went to newcomer In a sense, they are Hollywood's Brcnda Blethyn for the British 3rd Rock from the Sun, while that International PR Grm. The Globes Glm Secrets and Lies, show's star, John Lithgow, won honor both Glm and television in The supporting actor/actress, Beat Actor in a Comedy Series. a variety of categories. directing and screenplay catego- Helen Hunt won Best Actress in a The Glm category is always the ries are not divided between Com- Comedy series for Mad About COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA most eagerly watched in Holly* edy and Drama. Edward Norton You. By Williaimlngm In e wood. In addition to awarding won Best Supporting Actor for The Oscar nominations will be both television and film, the his Glm debut in Primal Fear, announced on February 11. The THURSDAY* SATURDAY • a PIT while Lauren Bacall (who has awards will be presented on March •SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 15- 5PMSUPPER SHOW Globes split the Glm category into A Roadhouse Theatre Production two categories. Drama and Com- never received an Oscar nomina* 24. tiRsa
PAGE 5 THEMERCIAD January 23,1997 mtmwaM Erie radio needsVariety
By Heather Cvitko v i e Dog's Eye View, but these groups Merciad Contributing Writer have become so "bandwagon " that they fit right in. They just keep I guess when I lived in Pitts- playing the same songs over and burgh I took the radio for granted. over. Do the listeners never tire of I could listen to my favorite alter- hearing "You're Ma kin' Me Pickup at Your Door native rock on one station, dance High?" Are they not high on mat music, if I chose, on another and Drop Off At Your song y e t ? And if t h a t is n 't enough, Door classic lock cm yet another, plus on Star 104 they play "Erie's many more. I had Sublime, Mariah Original Top Eight at Eight," a Carey, Van Morrison and Aaron recap of the eight most played Neville all in one t o w n . I evenhad songs in Erie.1 How original. It the truly fabulous and hilarious might have been more original Howard Stern in the mornings. the first time they played those When I came to Mercy h u r s t , I eight songs, but after the mil- guess I assumed the situation lionth time they tend to lose some +;•:*
•;o• vT 1%-+ AU: •;•*;•*K ; i :-i: would be the same. Okay, true, originality, but that's just my IT*,*;* Erie is not as big as Pittsburgh, opinion. Nowdon'tget me wrong, but there is j u s t as diverse a group sometimes I do listen and T rfn of p e o p l e in Erie as in Pittsburgh. ai***°* s. I dig "No Diggity* al- every Even on campus alone the diver- though it's starting to wear thin T0& sity of t h e students is quite appar- and I groove to the Spice Girls, ent But the situation is very dif- but I can only take so much Pool FREE Warm Shuttle ferent, i "spice" in my life. To and From tl hate the radio stations here, I want to hear alternative music; McCauly or the lack of them. Two of the whether popular or the real deal, Baldwin p m five or six stations, Star 104 and on just one station. FOOSBAIX WHO SHOW MO ICE Jet 102, are devoted entirely to I'd ask for Howard Stern, too, -JUST coot" sugar-coated, technopumping, but I 'm afraid that would be push- Golf pop lock, Billboard music Two ing it So plea s e g i v e me a s ta tion stations. T w o stations of c o n s t a n t |Oo mat appeals to the tongue-pierc- Or Just I********* On *Bc My Lover, V M o u t h , " Keith ing, tattooing side of m e and the Sweat, New Edition, Toni rest of t h e "alternative'' people o f Hang Out! Braxton, Donna Lewis and oth- Erie. My money for CD's is run- 0AN<* ers. ning out and my tape deck is 17 frl/P WITH STUVEHT IP. A person's senses can only wearing down. Please Radio WHFKE AftE YOU GOING TO S£ Nonalcoholic take so much of the constant God's of Erie, hear my tortured WEDNESDAY $5 Cover abrading of die same vocals, the cry. same lyrics. So to try to appeal to the alternative crowd, they'll throw in the Coo Goo Dolls or
! 96 Flicks Make Hot Video Picks L. Jackson) against murder self g e t t i n g smarter ( a m o n g other has found a way to clone human By James Bain things) when he witnesses a mys- Michael J. Fox .stars in this charges after the latter guns down beings. Soon.there are four GhostbustersA)kt comedy about Merciad A&E Editor a pair of rednecks who brutally ^terious burst of l i g h t from space. Kcatons running into each other, I Some criticized its hokey premise a psychic who actually does com- raped his young daughter. Pow- French-farce style. It's actually municate with ghosts. Unfortu- Several high-profile summer ^ and some w ha t s appy treatment o f erful performances (especially runnier than you'd think. nately, when people start getting releases have recently surfaced ["the drama; others questioned its from Jackson and Kevin Spacey Welcome to the Dollhouse killed by a death-like apparition, on home v i d e o . For some r e a s o n , liberal use of Scientologist doc- as the prosecutor) make up for a (Sony): Todd Solondz's black he becomes the chief suspect studios ha v c decided to play films trine (Travolta is a practicing confused and thoroughly disrepu- till! ledy about a 12-year-old girl's in theatres for increasingly short Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator) table script The premise, if you Scientologist). What they over- growing pa i n s was darkly uncom- gives the year's most eccentric runs. The films t h e n resurface on think about it, is mat it's OK to looked la that it's one of the most promising and at the same time performance as an FBI agent w i t h home video within 4-6 months. kill whomever you want aa long pleasant and enjoyable films in hysterically funny. Heather some serious problems. Among recent releases: as you have a good reason. And recent memory. Matarazzo gives a star-making A Time to Kill (Warner Bros.): Grisham was on Oliver Stone's Multiplicity? (Universal): performance aa unfortunate Dawn This courtroom drama, based on back atxmtMi turalBornKSkrit Michael Keaton plays a contrac- Wiener and though the film might John Grisham'a 1987 novel, cen- Phenomenon (Touchstone): tor who finds h i m s e l f in over his be tough to take for some, those ters around an inexperienced John Travolta stars in this under- head in both his persona 1 and pro- * vho can find the humor in it a re in Southern attorney (mannequin- Piated drama about a Hkablcsmall- fessional Uvea His solution comes tor a treat like Matthew McConaughey), town mechanic Sa/ho finds him- from a slighdy mad scientist who The Frlghteners (Universal): who defends a black man (Samuel PAGE 6 January 23,1997 wmmTHE MERCIAD
By John Murphy travel abroad is not as simple as about American culture being so Editor in chief deciding t o g o down t o the mall or superior to others that foreign By Ernilio Colaiacovo have lost the comfort, courage, catching the latest movie release. countries have nothing to offer. Merciad Columnist strength and optimism of Dr. Personally, I don't believe this is King, but we have never really Like a lot of people on this Of course not Deciding to travel 0 campus, I have often been con- is a worthwhile thing to do in life. the reason; unfortunately, many On Saturday evening, a few of lost him. Every time a black man cerned about die overwhelming, And, like anything that i s reward- people around the world believe my friends a n d I ventured out i n t o casts a ballot, Dr. King's spirit is and seemingly * unconquerable ing to do in life, it requires effort Americans think this way. the cold to see "Ghosts of Missis- present Every time a black sense of a p a t h y that e x i s t s among and sacrifice. However, and this You see, at the moment, the sippi," a movie recounting the woman is elected to an office, Dr. students here. In trying to console is not one of t h e s e condescending dominant American traveller is extraordinary court room drama King *s spirit is present Every t i m e myself about this situation, I cre- pep talk lines, but, if you want to the type of American who gives involving the retrial of the man a black American works side by ated a number of delusionary rea- travel, you can do it off this attitude. They are the ar- who murdered civil rights l e a d e r side with a white American, Dr. sons to excuse the apathy among It is this determination that has rogant types with too much money Medgar Evers. When I returned King's spirit is present As long us.d driven me to make the few for- to know what to do with it They home, I sat down at my desk to as we keep the torch of equality One excuse I created was that eign travels I*ve made. Like at the are the types who appreciate the contemplate the many powerful and j u s t i c e burning, we shall never maybe Mercy h u r s t students do s o beginning of last summer when I value in something only in how messages I had j u s t absorbed. On forget the words and deeds of D r . my desk, next to my fountain pens, many exciting and interesting made up my mind to get t o Spain. much it allows them to criticize it Ma rtin Luth er King. * things during the summer, that as inferior to something they've was a stone my mother gave to me Ronald Reagan once said, To earn money, I worked 12 hour which ha d the word "Drea m w en- perhaps they are drained of en- days, clearing brush and scrub already done or could do better. "Freedom is not something to be They are not the average, decent, graved on i t I then glanced at my thusiasm for the remainder of t h e from Long Island's forests. Ev- secured in any one moment of down to earth Americans who are calendar and was reminded that year. ery' time one of those nasty little time. We must struggle to pre- Alas, recent developments with thankfully in the majority around Monday was Martin Luther King serve it every da y . n I f w e start insects that attack like snipers Day. I knew then, what exactly the study abroad program have penetrated my akin, I was like, here; to ignore the progress o f t h e past, devastated this illusion. Appar- I began this article with the in- the movie meant to me. we neglect the prospects of the v "Listen yon bloodsucking piece ently, lung a pa t h y rules the sum- of crap, a few more days of this tention of trying to create enthu- > This movie reminded me of the future. Much of what Martin mer i n t e r e s t s o f s t u d e n t s here also. very difficult time our country and I will be basking in the glori- siasm for travel by communicat- Luther King dreamed of has be- Out of a population of s o m e 2 7 0 0 endured, which tested the heart %>«)ii ous surroundings of Madrid." ing all die great experiences that te a reality, but still much more educated, young adults, and rela- and soul o f e v e r y America n. A l s o , Basically, the point is that if can be had, but s i n c e you ' v e prob- needs to be done. tively well-off Americans, there ably heard them a thousand times it reminded me of those, who in We still live in a nation of no- are not even a dozen interested in you want to travel bad enough, many cases, gave their lives so then you will find ways of earn- before, I decided to try and create Jism, prejudice and ignorance. If traveling abroad this summer. another incentive. that others could be j equal ^ and the movie "Ghosts of M i s s i s s i p p i " ing the money, and creating the free. But most import} •$ \ I un- Not even a handful of us is time. Unfortunately, I fear that I f y o u travel, you w i l l have stil l t illustrates anything, it shows that interested in seizing the opportu- wonderful experiences. But as an derstood a man who not only the' forces of ha te, bigotry a nd most people on this campus are embodied the spirit of equality, nity of g o i n g to a foreign country, typical of the average American. average American, you will be racism are still strong and still but whose life exemplified the gaining exposure to different l a n - They are the type who always doing something much more im- dangerous. However, we must not true dream o f p e a c e . Itwas through guages, different cultures, and express an interest in travelling, portent!You will*be educating . let these voices of evil daunt our that realization, that I understood ultimately, learning a lot more but who never really have the the world as to what the real efforts to preserve the dream Dr. than could ever be attained in a what a difference Dr. King made desire to go and do i t • America is like, the true, honest King spoke o f s o many years ago. classroom. V The reasons may be varied, one on not only the people of this His faith will continue to be a' Now I know that deciding to to god, no bullshit America that country, but to this nation as a might stem from a cocky attitude I've come to admire and respect beacon of h o p e t o those w h o wish whole. to combat the ills-that face us Certainly, Dr. King was a great today. leader a} a time when this country Our nation will never forget the Time To Move desperately needed him. Dr. injustice, the pain, the suffering, By Dan Hilflker ever end? ished accordingly. The funny thing King's a pproach received historic or the oppression faced so many Senior Writer Just as with the inauguration though, is that part of that punish- results in a rela tivel y short period years ago. Yet; we aa a nation, celebration, what are we going to ment does not include his being of time. In lifting a heavy burden •should never forget the lessons I hope that all of yon out there do about it now. The damage has stripped of h is duties a s Speaker o f from this nation, Dr. King freed the past has taught us. The past not only black Americans, but all enjoyed the big party. After all, we been done and there is nothing that die H o u s e of Representatives, one must continue to provide us with Americans from the oppressive all paid for it That's right, the we can do now except further dis- of die most powerful positions in the tools that will shape what is racial injustices this country ex- entire inaugura tion bal 1 and politi- tract the president from his job as our government yet to come. cal extravaganza that celebrated arguably die most powerful man I think that Newt Gingrich was perienced. In a time of grea t un- m Though Dr. King may not be Bill Clinton's election to a second in the world, I don't mean to sug- not forced to vacate his position rest, Dr. King spoke of love and present to lead us, his ministry term as President of the United gest that I approve of any of the because those persons who de- hope rather than hostility and bit- paved a path for the future. The States was fully funded out of the alleged actions of the president cided his fate took a good long terness, which so many today now test will be whether or not we are contributions and dona dons by a 11 nor would I condone them if he advocate. His words bound a na-;« look in the mirror and realized ready to take that j o u r n e y . For the of us loyal and dedicated taxpay- were not serving in publ ic office. tion together in hope o f a brighter that they are not much different sake of our nation, it is a journey ers. Oh w e l l , what do I care, it's all I im merely saying that these a ne- tomorrow* Dr.* King loved than Mr. Gingrich, or for that that must include all of u s . Only over and done with. gations are not new and President America and he saw a bright fu- matter, Mr. Clinton. If put into providence can direct die future, Q in ton was re-elected in the face the same position, they probably ture ahead where all Americans, The one thing that does bother however, like Dr. King, I see an of all of these allegations. black and white alike, could live me somewhat is the fact that many would have committed the same America which is strong and free. /Many Republicans like to attack in peace and prosperity. people, both inside and outside of violations and broken the same That freedom, in part, is due to a President Clinton because of his rules. I really do not think that? In reflecting on Martin Luther Washington have been attacking man of peace*and vision. That past practices and deals, but what many of our representatives in King, I recall someone saying, ourp resident accusing him of hav- freedom is due to men like Dr. Washington are out to represent "the comfort of having a friend ing engaged in shady political about Newt Gingrich? Here is a Martin Luther King. i deals before he was in office. Just man who openly admits to break- the best interests of the country, may be taken away, but not that of take a look at the headlines: Paula ing many of the House ethics rules. but ra ther they represent their o w n having had a friend." W e may Jones, Whitewater, when will it Fortunately for us, he will be pun- coot pg 8
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||ffl| Radicalism Threatens American Democracy By Tavls Overstreet or bomb buildings. I do not mean slinging, spin-doctoring, media lar i n f l u e n c e . A situation in w h i c h pent-up frustrations o f much of Merciad Writer to insinuate every discontented bias, and reams of complicated such controversial subjects as the citizenry be expected to sub- American is one step away from facts and figures involved in abortion are deliberated upon ' side, except for t e m p o r a r y relax- Within the last week, bombs becoming a terrorist, but as Ameri- today's political debates. When without any popular input is* a ations, t have exploded at abortion clinics cans, especially on the political an educated population is unable formula for inevitable feelings of Current opinion polls say the in Atlanta and Tulsa in what seems right, continue to feel alienated to understand the laws of their popular impotence. country i s content w i t h the overall to be a continuation of terrorist from the general political process own government or the issues it Individuals must have a say in direction the nation is moving, a c t s perpetra ted by A m e r i c a n citi- our political order will continue faces, $ l e g i t i m a t e democracy whatr* life in their community but popular opinion is extremely zens, especially apparent since to deteriorate, becoming more ceases to exist, becoming rather should look like. Aristotle said fickle; the fact that many strident die Oklahoma City attack in April unstable and violent the tool of a loose oliga rchy which humans are by nature social and Republicans give voice to the frus- 1995. ^ Muck of th is, 1 ike most of what manipulates popular opinion to political animals; die concentra- tration of the right m a y provide *Last summer, black churches we see in the news, seems for- maintain power. tion of meaningful power in die temporary relief for some, but were burned down throu ghout the eign, especially while tucked into n j* S o m e challenge this unpleasant general government deprives in* without any more than superficial South. Another well-documented the b l i s s of a Mercyworld-induced description, saying people can dividuals of any real expression change the fundamental problems trend is the increase daze, b u t a sizable minority o f t h e speak through die election pro- of this nature* will remain. M of populist politics and indepen- citizenry is increasingly hostile to cess, but in the distant and imper- Our right to v o t e is mocked by As a partial solution, power must dent candidates, such as Ross the government and the benefac- sonal national arena, how can being swamped by millions of be moved to die more localized Perot, by the electorate. Polls tors of its policies. Scandals in- someone effectively choose an other votes, and our. freedom of governments,both to i m p r o v e the show nearly half of the voting volving the President and the individual responsible enough to speech is stripped of much of its quality of p o l i t i c a l leadership and population is so disenchanted by Speaker of the House have un- take the reigns of p o w e r and make value if citizens can talk about - policy and as a pragmatic concern the current sta te of A m e r i c a n p o l i - doubtedly failed to improve the momentous decisions regarding issues but, do nothing to affect ;•• for long-term stability. Republi- tics, that they want to see the situation. abortion, welfare, socia 1 security, them. Faced with die inability to -jcans and popul ists want to see the formation of a viable third party. This hostility has been culti- and the like? A candidate's wis- do anything, exercising the right national g overnment enfeebled by • These fa cts, among others, seem vated by the perception that the dom, knowledge, compassion, to free s p e e c h has become a com- their clumsy and careless term- to reflect\ an intense desire by average citizen cannot signifi- and prudence cannot b e estima ted mon activity.} limits and ba lanced bu dget amend- many America ns to seek political cantly affect policy decisions, an by watching die evening news, 3 0 Republicans speak of their ments in a vain attempt to reassert relief by experimenting with idea perhaps not entirely inaccu- second ads, or speeches on C- Revolution, Perot speaks of tink- ; some form of popular control. m eth ods outside o f t h e tra ditional rate, hi the national arena, where SPAN. i m V ering under the hood of govern- I Their answers simply address or legal processes of influencing die most important and contro- tMoreover, some of the most ment, and mil itias speak of a revo- the symptoms of t h e deeper prob- governmental policy. versial decisions are made, the powerful men and women in the lution of their own. Many have| lem of the demise of American Some have tried to elect the first individual has laughable influence national government cannot be acted on these ideas, in particular democracy and only serve to d e - Republican Congress since the unless they are among the elites influenced by the people at all. the militias and their sympathiz- lay the increased radicalism that 1950s; some have tried to elect and power-brokers of society. The Supreme Court passes down ers, and we have no reason to is sure to emerge Without real Mr. Perot and created the Reform Most people do not have the rulings on divisive social issues assume mat they should not be solutions. Party, and some j o i n militias and/ time to scrape through the mud- while completely devoid of p o p u - taken seriously. Nor should the The Merciad Letter To Editor VOL. 70 NO. 12 JANUARY 22.1997 Dear Editor, seems to fed powerfully about Merciad Editors anything. John Murphy James Ha i n A&E Editor This past weekend, I Witched On other campuses there are Editor-in-Chief the news and heard about various Scott Vance Sports Editor Jasoil GirTen Advertising people some refer to as "activ- MkheileMlzJa Copy Editor organizations celebrating Martin Chris Wloch News Editor ists." The whole concept of hav- Brad Ry b c z y n s l d Aaron Conneil Graphics^ Luther King day. Being a junior, Features Editor ing a group of people standing DanHilflker Senior Writer Jerry Tram b l e y Advisor I ha v e already g r o w n a ccustomed together for some belief on this to not having classes off for this campus seems almost alien. Back Merciad Staff national holiday. Freshman year, in grade school, I can remember Jamz Porzio Jessica Russell Michael J Opperman Amanda Smit I must admit I was a l i t t l e shocked hearing stories about groups of Stephen Nolan Joe Wong Carrie Tappe and a bit disgruntled to find out college students w h o would pro- Bill Melville Mind! McDowell Emilio Colaiacovo that Mercykurst doesn't call off test just about anything. I'm not Todd ZielinsW Mary Pike *| Jody Washington classes. However, my disappoint- just referring to the times of the Kelly Green Kara Clark Steve Torriero ment came more from w a n t i n g a Vietnam War, I'm talking about Nicole Esposito Zoe Cohen Heather Cvitkovic free day than the desire to pro- current issues like the environ- mote awareness about Martin ment or abortion. The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercy hurst College, Box 161, Luther King and his leadership of I look around our campus and 501 E. 38th St, Erie; Pa., 16546. Phone 824-2376. the civil rights m o v e m e n t try to imagine how strange it Although I haven't drastically would b e to s e e a student handing The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. matured since my freshman year, out flyers p r o m o t i n g condom d i s - I have started to take a closer look tribution or maybe a minority signed, but I BfiSOKonD] C9 HIIHIIII at what is going on around me, group marching through Gaivey both in the world and on this Park demanding the increase in campus. Sadly enough, what goes minority enrollment f on this campus never really I am not suggesting that our The Merciad's editorial opinion is determined by the Editorial Board with the Editor-in-Chief *? seems to reflect what's going on campus turn into Berkeley over holding final r e s p o n s i b i l i t y . The opinions expressed in The Merciad are not necessarily those of in the test o f the world. With the night, but I am •sking people to The Merciad, its sta ff or Mercyhu rst College. occasional exception nobody a cont. pg 8 PAGES THEMERCIAD January 23,1997
ffH^K i MHwiil Mercyhurst did! n o t h i n g to celebrate Martin Campus uestion Lurther King Day. How do you feel about that?
Kelly Secus a, Graduate Student Lisa Reilly, Freshman Ron Rambally, Senior, DiebiedShawne Reid, Junior Scott A . Koskoski, Freshman Special Education Business and Chemistry Biology and Chemistry Dietetics Political Science "I felt there could have been a "I fed that Mercyhurst should • "If you could say one thing for The school's not going to sup- ^"It was a very smart decision by lot more events or activities down have done something for Martin the institution they've been con- port anything that the students Mercyhurst College not to recog- hereon campus. On Martin Luther Luther King Junior Day. The rea- sistent in the way they *ve handled don't push for. If die students nize Martin Luther King Day, King day there was only a.Mass son why is that he was a great holidays such as Martin Luther don't push to have Martin Luther because in this era of political and I w a s n ' t a part of that It really leader. He showed the w o d d how King Day. They don't celebrate King Day off, nor any other stu- correctness, you don't want to go didn't focus on the whole cam- we need to accept everybody re- any holidays commerating his- dent h o l i d a y or government holi- offending anybody and the sm art- pus. I think maybe next year we gardless of their race or color. torically important figures, why day, then the school is consistent est thing to do is to do nothing at can think of something that will should Martin Luther King Day in not celebrating it all." fe 6* involve everyone and make them be any different? feel the w a y th a t people may have felt during Martin Luth r King's tune."* *"
Bharat Valla rapu, Sophomore Ruth Mudge, Freshman Mariana Riley, Freshman Marisa Oilman, Freshman Amy Jones, Freshman Biology Psychology Psychology Communications WAP * u I think the school doesn 't em- "t think they should 1 "I think It's a shame that people "I'm really upset because my "I think it's important to cel- If phasize as much about Martin cbratedMartinLuther King D; don't recognize what Martin parents called me today and told ebrate Martin Luther King Day Luther King because most of the Luther King's done for African me that they ha d no work yester- because^it's a national holiday people in this school aren tbla ck. Americans* He helped them get day and I had to go to school so honoring an important man and it I guess there's not that many equal lights. The least that they they laughed at me." should be celebrated." people that care." could do was recognize that he did it"
the three major holidays. The rican Americans all over the na- Time contd. from pg 6 Letter contd* from pg 8 the other Republ ica n. They come school claims that having Martin tion. Luther King day off would create Sincerly, from the same backgrounds, start asking s o m e questions about personal best i n t e r e s t s . I certainly problems for professors In cover- Nikki Esposito Would. graduate from the same upper what goes on here and In the rest A ing all their material. However, I echelon of Ivy League schools, of the world. J k n o w it's hard to The fact that both President Would like to mention that just and both entered politics and work remain human in this sometimes IceSkatmgHours for t h e Clinton and Newt Gingrich are because we may not get the day from opposite political party af- toward goals that will keep them subzero arctic climate, but It in the political profession. Demo- couldn't hurt for people to start to off, it doesn *t mean that the col- filiations has led their respective lege should completely ignore the crat, Republican, what is the real feel around here. opponents to attack the other. I holiday. Mon:750-8^5pjiL difference? I suppose the only I think the school's lack think'that the* thing that really If the 'college can take some real difference at this point is the of recognition of Martin Luther Wed 8- 9:15 p i n . hurts their attackers the most is time out of t h e day during the fall fa ct th a t o n c is currently celebra t- King day is a good place t o begin the fact that there really is no to celebrate Mass for the begin- ing his election to a second term asking some questions. For ex- Fri: 6:15-730 p j n . | difference) between the two ning of classes, it doesn*! seem aa President and the other, as a ample, according to the school. people. They are essentially the unreasonable to recognize a man result of his admitted violations, Mercyhurst does not call off Sat 3:15-5:15 pjiL same person with different labels who has a ffected the lives of Af- attached to them, one Democrat probably w i l l never b e President classes because it only recognizes Suntl2:45-l:45pjiL PAGE 9 THE MERCIAD January 23,1997
Hvezda: Acting Director of Career Services Brad Rybczynski possibilities for gaining employ- Features Editor ment on the world-wide web are endless. He also added,*"Dr. Career Services has a new di- Garvey and administration s e e this rector. In October of 1996* Bob step as critical." Hvezda was named Along with increasing opportu- Acting Director of Career Ser- nities through technological vices, Internships and Co-op Ser- means, Hvezda has also taken vices. In assuming the position, steps to open more relations with Hvezda fills in for the recently alums of the college. Career Ser- promoted Tyrone Moore, now vices has sent out 10,000 Alumni Director of Residence Li fe Newspapers across the nation and Hvezda takes the helm of Ca- asked for responses that will en- reer Services with 10 years of able Mercyhurst students to net- experience at Mercyhurst, hav- work, develop connections and ing arrived on the hill in October eventually gain employment ,x*' of 1987. Along with years, of Overall, Hvezda'a vision for experience Hvezda, holds both Career Services is to "make this an M.S. in Human Resources office more student friendly than Administration and an M.Ed, in ever before and to be one of the Counseling Education. In refer- best Career Service Departments ence to Hvezda's qualifications, in the area." Hvezda admits that Moore said, "he has an excellent this goal will be difficult to fulfill background. That coupled with because of the high standards set dents a week to get in. 2426 or 2 4 2 7 or by stopping in at ;'' en better equipped to ma tch stu- his knowledge of C a r e e r Services by his predecessor, but with a Resume services are available Main 201. ients with employment recruit- operation will lead to success." staff that "make me look good" from Hvezda, Angela Jones or Resume services include the ers and alums. Under Hvezda *& guidance, the and that is energetic, Hvezda be- Frank Rizzone. Hvezda is hope- writing of the resume, cover let- Also available through Career Career Service Department will lieves it is possible. ful that students will utilize the / ters and personal advice on w h e r e Services are opportunities for i n - f ternships and co-ops. These are not undergo dramatic change in To better serve s t u d e n t s , Hvezda resume resources and he said, "I to look for employment opportu- available t o j u n i o r s and seniors in da fly o p e r a t i o n s . One o f t h e main ha s an open door policy which he encourage students to stop by and nities. Appointments also allow good academic standing with the goals for the future will be more terms "a gift and a curse." A gift open a file and to see what we're the staff to better assist the stu- recommendation of their major technological advancements via because so many students are tak- all about" Appointments are en- dents because it allows them to the internet ing advantage of it and a curse get personally acquainted with the advisor. couraged and can be made by 9 Hvezda pointed out that the because it sometimes takes stu- contacting Career Services at students needs. Counselors are Feature's Fast Fact: Every
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By Chris Wloch Brad Rybczynski News Editor Features Editor The new year saw a fresh a d d i - This week I almost feel a t a loss for w o r d s - almost, but n o t quite. There tion to the Housing Office. On is one thing that concerns me about Mercyhurst It is not the grounds or January 13, Denise Brooks started buildings, they look beautiful as always. It is not administration, they all her position as secretary to Tyrone seem to be doing a fine job, and it's not the food in the caf. I do not eat there Moore, Director o f R e s i d e n c e life. enough to know or care about the quality of the food. Born and raised in Erie, Brooks What concerns me most about Mercyhurst is the student body and the attended Fairview High school general apathetic attitude they possess. The American Heritage Dictio- before devoting two decades to nary defines apathy as "lack of emotion or feeling, indifference." There Integra Bank, where she eventu- is no better way to characterize our student body as a whole. ally served as secretary to the v i c e I am talking about the general attitude, not everyone. Some students president really ding to the issues of our day. Amy Kovach is a perfect example. "We were very pi eased to bring She is truly concerned about the environment and takes a proactive in someone to this organization lifestyle in her efforts to recycle and make the earth a better place. Chris with 20 years of experience who Wloch and his concerns for social policies such as minority and w o m e n 's is technically sound, very thor- issues is also a great example. ough, and has a high degree of n •What happened to college campuses leading the fight for society and interpersonal skills, Moore said. die underdog? In die 60'& college campuses were alive-with war Although she hasn't had a lot of protesters. Do we need another war to light the Ore of e m o t i o n that should interaction with students during burn in the hearts of our nation's next leaders? her first week, Brooks said that There is so much going on in the world that students seem to be immune rj she will be more involved with to. The ozone is being depleted, rain forests are being devastated and^ them as she assists in. keeping Americans sleep in boxes and beg for food. housing straight and serving as a Are you not touched by die thought that children are starving in thei support mechanism for t h e assis- streets? I have heard so often "I am broke." Yet I still see so many, tant directors. For now, Brooks is students eating well, wearing die latest fashions and buying the newest still learning about the many re- CDs on the market v -.' * sponsibilities her j o b entails and If g l o b a l concerns do not raise die temperature of y o u r blood, howabout meeting new people everyday. die concerns of your communities or even your college? An article was 'The people are great Everyone written in this publication about the lack of counseling services and here has been wonderful," she nobod y seemed to care. We a re paying top dollar to go to Mercyhurst and said. - no one demands more. At the present time, Brooks lives Students of Mercyhurst unite. Ask your student government represen- in Erie with her husband Curt, a tative to address these issues. Co to a student government meeting (they T6 alum and their eight-year-old Denise Brooks are at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays in the Student Union) and demand satisfac- son. During her free time, she quainted with Brooks when he "We selected Denise as the top tion. said that she enjoys doing a 11 kinds was representing Mercyhurst on candidate out of a final pool of You may not be able to save Brazil's rain forests at the tender age of of o u t d o o r a c t i v i t i e s such as camp- a committee in Brie. At the time, four. She has a great work ethic 1^18,' but you can change and enhance your own environment Make 1 ing and canoeing. Brooks was serving on the com- and a pleasant personality. We Mercyhurst a better place for yourself and for generations to come. Brooks said that she was hap- mittee as a representative for are fortunate t o get someone of It is not the fault of the administration that things do not get done here. pily surprised when she received Integra. "She had made several that caliber. She is going to be a They have made strides to put Mercyhurst at the top of liberal arts colleges j a phone call from Moore about an important contributions to the pe rson that w i l l mesh well within on the East Coast I applaud them in their efforts. They are what makes opening in the office. More than a committee, and I received a copy the Mercyhurst College commu- ' me proud to say I go to school here. year ago, Moore became *ac- of her resume, Moore said • nity . " he sa id. The Issues administration addresses are those that students bring to their attention. They will respond to your pleas, but first they have to know that someone is out there with • concern. If you are unwilling to take a stand and ask for more, do n o t complain. ttnfldlenaft AettfivM© Now If you are apathetic to the conditions around you, you have no right to By Mlndi McDowell complain. Start raising your voice or be silent Merciad Writer Everyone has a choice. You can either be a leader or a follower and the world is already full of followers, It takes heart to be a leader. Do you This weekend is Winter Activities. The events begin with the winter formal, this Friday night at Sabella's. .'have the heart to be a leader? After dancing the night away come outside to play for a chance to win cash* On Saturday, the competition begins at noon, when eight teams will compete for the cash prizes. Each team must consist of four males and four females, and teams must sign up at the Union desk. The first eight teams to sign up will be eligible to compete. Some of the events include: Bat Spin, SAC Race, and Tug of War. ••Spring Bioali W - * On Thursday night, Coffeehouse will be hosting a paper and crayons night Join the mellow atmosphere and Book Now ft Save! Loweat prices to Florida, Ja- enjoy some coffee while reliving a childhood pastime and showing off some creativity. maica, Cancun, Bahamas, A Carnival Cruises. Now On Tuesday, the Tournaments committee will be sponsoring a three point contest at 8 p.m. in the REC Center. Hiring Campua Reps! Fndlm Summer Toun 1* Those interested should look for sign-up sheets at die Union desk. A s h prizes will be awarded. ftOO.234-7007 Wednesday, head to the Union Great Room at 9 p.m. to see John Travolta and Kyra Sedgwick star in "Phenomenon," a story about an average man given strange new powers and sensitivity. - v Due to the Superbowl, there will not b e a SAC meeting this week, but if t h e r e are any questions about this wMk '* events feel free to contact the SAC office at ext 2463. *
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PAGE 11 THEMERC1AD January 23,1997 Sfj>nts Laker Hockey Continues Tbfihine Scott Vance scored a power play goal mid w a y **< M Merciad Sports Editor through the first period. The Lak- ers new-found confidence was not about to be shattered and The Laker hockey team is con- within t w o minutes they were back tinuing its consistent good form on level terms aga in after a power lately with a 2-1 record in its last play goal by John Evangelists. three games , for an overall record Senior captain Greg Snetsinger of 12-6-2. % I i supplied Evangel ista with a text The Lakers traveled to Elmira book pass on the right hand side 1 ast Friday, which was t o prove a of t h e creas e and he was not about heartbreaker for the Lakers. Al- to let this chance go a-begging as though the Lakers took an early he put the puck in the top corner. lead, it did not last as Elmira lev-. It was at this point in the game eled the scoring moments later.. where the ever presence of j u n i o r Fortunes ebbed and flowed, and it Chris Morgan was felt Morgan was looking certain that the Lak- !* a g g r e s s i v e l y drove t o the net with ers would get a well-deserved the puck but narrowly failed to draw. However, it was not to be score. * Morgan was not about to as Elmira scored with just nine miss the second time as he contin- seconds remaining in the game. ued his stride and plowed into the The Hurst had no such misfor- Fredonia goal tender. Morgan tunes - the following evening as . was penalized* five minutes for they pi ayed Hobart a nd came out the incident, but this did not seem of the game with a 6-2 victory. to affect the Hurst On the con- The game was played in a below- trary, it seemed to give the team Junior Steve TdrAero goes in search of the puck in the corner Tuesday night's 9-2 victory zero-outdoor rink and as Russ the lift they needed. On the fol- score a goal and add to his year Ciesielski s a i d , T m thankful that tender. The Lakers held the lead stop baseball player playing in lowing play, Mercyhurst took the . total of fifteen, lam a senior and I'll never have to goal for Fredonia. lead. SteveTorriero won the draw through some fine defense work Evangelists nas scored 43 points endure that sort of pain and tor- and Ciesielski fed the puck to by both the defense men and goal Torriero opened the flood gates so far this season, and not surpris- tore for the rest o f my life. It was Tony Borgfbrd who hit a blister- tender Chris Herbolsheimer. with a wrap-around goat Further ingly, he leads die team in goals absolutely freezing." ing slapshot beyond the rattled The Lakers dominated the sec- goals were added by Colin Kirkey, (16) and assists (27). On Tuesday evening, the Lak- goal tender. Borgford has now ' ond period of the game which Aaron Morrison, Evangelists and "Tilings seem to be flowing i n ers played against ECAC rivals, scored three goals in his last four was as action packed as the first Mike Pattison. Herbol sheimer ha d the right way. I'm getting the ice Fredonia, in a game that the team games. It was a period which saw the to be dusted off after the second time and that helps. I really feel needed to win to stay in conten- v Lakersscoring six goals, a Fredonia . The team added a third goal period, ft! M more relaxed. I don't th ink about player getting thrown out of the tion for the National Finals. How- courtesy of Charlie Blasko as lie Evangelists had to leave the going out and scoring, if it ha p- game, the Hurst out-shooting their ever, the Lakers did not get the picked up a rebound in front of game for a short time in the sec- .pens, AX happens," said start they wanted as Fredonia the net and slipped it by the goal opponents by 18-2 and a short- ond period, but later returned to Evangel ista. Men r Ball Des erate For A Win ing a total of eight lead changes Shawn Kroener throughout the halL* i U Merciad Sports Writer Ioppolaca me out gunning, hit- ting six of seven three pointers On Jan. 18 the men's basket- and keeping the Lakers close. ball team traveled to Ashland for Ashland's Rob Winningcr led i tough GLIAC conference game. Ashland in the victory over On paper, yon could tell this was Mercyhurst with 39 points. „ The going to be a battle. Mercy hurst game came down to the wire but came into the game at 8-8, 2-5 Ashland escaped with a 93-91 and Ashland entered at 8 - 8 , 2 - 6 in shootout victory. Ioppolo led the GLIAC play. And a battle it was. Lakers with 29 points and nine of 13 for three pointers. Profit con- Mercyhurst came out flying i n tributed! 24 points and six re- the first h a l f, having as much as a bounds and the "Fab Freshman* 13 point lead. The Eagles of Demond Stewart had a solid game Ashland battled back and actu- ally took the lead into halftime, with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jody Crymes also had a solid per- 46-41. * Maurice Profit led the Lakers fonna nee with nine points and 13 with 13 halftime points and Jason assists. "Instant Cash" Ioppolo had nine The Lakers play Saginaw VaK points off three three pointers. ley State th is weekend In an effortI The Lakers will be hoping for 'big WUV to come up big this weekend as the Lakers play Saginaw to improve their record. I Thesecond half was a battle, hav- .JLAHMSM, **t;ol > 4 1 % %
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New Coach To Be Named Poop t Scoop By John Murphy then boom, they turn around and good idea who the top contenders By Tom Porubsky fense. They have one of the best Editor in chief he's not there," he said, "but I are. "We want to consider every- Merciad Sports Writer defensive l i n e s in football lea d by ..explained to them that although body that is with us, obviously Reggie White, Sean Jones, and Despite the unexpected resig- fit's unfortuna te, it is also how life that means the present staff. We After all of the grueling mini- Gilbert Brown. nation of Richard Hartis as head is sometimes. We must move on. will be taking a real hard look at camps, 16 regular season games, This group of giants will make coach of both Laker soccer pro- We will try and make the best of them. We will meet with them and the playoffs, the NFL has it very hard for New England to grams, Athletic Director Pete this, and we will." and make sure we're on the same come down to its most glorious move the ball. Then when you Russo is determined that the de- Echoing Russo's words, cur- agenda," he said. moment, the Super Bowl. The throw in the ultra-dangerous velopment will not affect contin- rent Assistant Men's Coach John This would appear to leave Super Bowl is the ultimate goal Desmond Howard returning punts dued success ofLaker soccer teams. Melody said, "It is very important Melody and last year's women's for every person in the NFL, the and kicks, they seem to be an "We want to get things stable that a decision be made soon, assistant, Yvonne Parker, aa the reason why they have all of t h o s e unbeatable team. However, New again as soon as possible, and so both for the current crop of play- favorites for a head coaching po- camps and games is to see who England is no push -over of a team. I expect to make an announce- ers, and especially since the busi- sition. will get the chance to play for the After dominating both of their .»ment on a new coach as early as est recruiting period is over the "Both as a player and as an Lombardi Trophy. The two teams opponents in the playoff by only 9 this weekend. * Russo said. next few weeks." assistant to Rich, I've learned a that a re p l a y i n g for football's big- allowing three field goals, I mink iExplaining the reasons for such "The recent developments have great deal about the game. I feel gest prize are t h e Green Bay Pack- the Patriots will give them a run a quick decision, Russo said been a shock to everybody, but confident that my experiences ers and the N e w England Patriots. for their money. New England maintain i ng stability in the program we, as a program, have to move have equipped me with the capa- These two teams were among proved that their offense ca n move is essential, that it would help on. It's up to Mr. Russo and the bilities to be a head coach of a the NFL's best die whole season. the ball against anybody with their keep the tea ms intact, and i t w o u l d administration to determine w h e r e soccer program," said Melody. The Packers had the b e s t record in offensive explosion against the also prevent valuable loss of re- they want this program to go. We Melody appears to be the first football, while the Patriots fin- vaunted Pittsburgh Steeler de- cruiting time. "I called a meeting have been there or thereabouts a choice for coach among the cur- ished with the second best record fense. of the players the day I g o t the fax national championship the last rent Laker players. in the AFC In reality, the two The Patriots offense has four from Rich about his resignation. I couple of years, we should not As another former Laker player, teams are not that much different Pro Bowl selections including wanted to assure them that all lose a ny momentum in striving to Parker expressed a desire to re- from each other. Green Bay has DrewBl edsoe, Curtis Martin, B e n measures would be taken to con- achieve .this ultimate goal," main involved in Mercy hurst soc- been the favorite all season long Coats, and. Bruce Armstrong. tinue the progress of the pro- Melody said. cer, "I was here at the beginning to get to this game. These guys score just %s many gram," Russo said. Commenting on who is in the of the tradition, and I'd like to be The Packers'are completely points as Green Bay can s o I think "I know that a lot of kids feel running for the vacant position, a part of continuing the tradition solid in every aspect of the game that the two t e a ms are pretty even . bad. He has recruited them and Russo said that he has a pretty of s u c c e s s f u l soccer at the 'Hurst." which makea them a pretty hard I think that Bill Parcell s w i l l come team to prepare for. Brett Farve up with a plan for the Patriots to leads a highly potent offense, beat the Packers. He's done it which can give you several dif- before in a past Super Bowl, ferent formations. They can go against a better Buffalo tea m. He Win with a two tight end set one play came up with a game plan mat the and then come back with a four three-point shots and Lonna Bills couldn't handle and the Gi- with two blocked shots and four receiver s e t on the very next pla y . Dunlap hit a jump shot to reduce ants won the game. points to give the Lakers a fftJII With all of their depth on offense This game will be a lot closer the deficit to 11-18 in favor of the By Maureen McMahon & Kara mandiiig 50-37 lead. The Hunt combined with Brett Farve call- than most people think. Green Hurst The lady Lakers made two Clark * continued to dominate the half ing the signals, they are a very Bay will win a very dose and turnovers letting Ashland score Merciad Sports Writers hard team to beat Their defense hard-fought game by under a eight consecutive points to tie t h e and with under ten minutes the is just as awesome as their of- touchdown* Last Saturday, Jan.18, the Lady score 19-19. £ Lakers lead 57-47. Lakers basketball team took on Mercy h u r s t kicked in their of- In the last five minutes remain* Ashland University and came out fense once again with Morth ing in the game, Mercyhurst in- V-Ball Improving with a big win in the G.LLA.C. shooting (bur consecutive points creased their l e a d by 20 points for Marcus LaCis was an important win since they The lakers boosted their overall and Kris ten Moll i adding a three- a final score of Ashland 59 and Merciad Sports Writer are in the same conference as the record to 12-4 and advanced in pointer. Mercyhurst 79. Lakers. the GLIAC with a 500 record of The Lakers gave away four pen- "I think we are starting to peak. The men's volleyball team trav- However, the Lakers did lose to 4-4. % alties resulting i n Ashland's only Our defense is really starting to eled to Chicago this paat week- Teikyo Mary Crest in three The Lakers opened with a lead in the game by one point, but pull and that is where games are end to participate in the Tri-State straight The team ahowed -vast Strong offense with two three- with key plays by Morth and won. Everyone had determina- Tournament Thomas Moore, improvement hi middle hitting point shots by Lori Morth and Marsden, the Hurst leveled the tion," said Lori Morth. Clarke, Quincy, and Tciky o Mary and defensive skills. The men's Connie Ralston, to give the Lak- score. Mercy h u r s t stretched their The high scorers for Crest were the other colleges that volleyball overall record i s now Mercyhurst were Lori Morth with ers an early 8-0 lead. lead with the Lakers leading at took part 43. V V 25 points, Connie Ralston with However, a couple key plays half-time 43-41. Once again the The Lakers came out with ai The Lakers host the Mercyhurst 19 and Lonna Dunlap with 15. brought Ashland back into the Lakers came out strong in the impressive record of 3-1 over the Invitational Tournament this The Lakers leading rebounder w a s game with a score of 10-9 in favor second half, as they went on to weekend. The team bca t Thomas weekend at Morth with 12. of Mercy h u r s t increase their lead with shots from Moore College in three straight 6 p.m. on both evenings. The The offense kicked in as All ison Dunlap and Ralston, to g i v e them The Lady Lakers take on and both Clarke University and team will be hoping to maintain Saginaw Valley State on Ian. 25. l Marsden and Ralston put in two a 46-35 lead. Morth exploded Quincy University in four. Quincy their current winning form. ort Your Sports Teams Weekend Men's Volleyball Tournament Friday and Saturday at 6:30In the REC Center^