VOL. 62 NO. 13 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA 16546 THURSDAY, JANUARY 19,1989 College required to give crime stats Keg Law By Maria Kelly Merciad staff rMil l rter isn't as hard-line as it sounds. 4

-v> asked, when questioned on the lack of a set party by its noise level and they find p e o p l e policy in dealing with fighting. I with open containers of b e e r , which usually • # There have been no reported fights s i n c e indicates a keg, they are fully entitled to Dec. 14, as students went home for break one confiscate the tap," Kennedy said. I. week later, so the letter sent to students has not Students are not only violating the cam- been tested. « pus laws by drinking out o f o p e n containers All of the acts of violence have involved in public they are also violating the state of DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES, E. William Kennedy, addresses College Senate. alcohol, and Kennedy reiterated the substance Pennsylvania liquor laws, according to j Photo by Kevin McHugh of the keg law. (see sidebar) Kennedy. At p r e s e n t , students in trouble for fighting Even though the state laws do not pro- By Christopher J. Kovski If an institution fails to comply with this are handled through Student Services and hibit kegs, the college enforces their keg Merciad Editor act, which went into effect on Nov. 1,1988, Housing. At one point, there was a judicial laws because, "Kegs give students an ex- and it is subject to fines o f up to $ 10,000. panel involving students to determine the cuse to get drunk, and in certain cases, create Kevin McHugh As of this time, Mercyhurst hasn't com- punishment for offenders of campus policy, a disturbance,* * Kennedy said. 1 Merciad staff reporter jK -ft plied with the Clery Act f. According to Ken- but Kennedy said that such a situation would A first v i o l a t i o n of the Keg Law results nedy, die state's attitude is "don't call us, "hurt the confidentiality" of dealing with in a $25 fine a n d confiscation of the tap. A E. William Kennedy, director of Student we'll call you," and as long as the state feels students. v second violation results in a $100 fine a n d Services,) and Phyllis Aiello, director of that way, Mercyhurst isn't going to rush into Some of the students protested, asking J the loss of housing privileges for the rest of Housing, met with the Mercyhurst College a report when it is appropriate for people to be given the year. If a student is uncooperative with Senate on Jan. 10,1989, to discuss the effects Also, Aiello and Kennedy noted repeat- some responsibility, especially due to the security and there is enough evidence to of t h e 1988 Clery Act on Mercyhurst College. edly that the police have yet to tell the school educational role of the institution. suggest that there is a keg on the premises The Clery Act, also known as the College if the report is to be for the fiscal year or the Due to the surge in campus violence in (ie., people walking around with open con- and University Security Information Act, is a calendar year. October and November, it was suggested that tainers) he or she could face a fine of $100. response of the Pennsylvania House of Rep- This issue was raised by a number of coaches notify their athletes of the penalties "We have quite a few problems with resentatives to the problem o f students 9 being students w ho were concerned with the c o n s e - for fighting, as well as threaten to kick them students violating the law. Even though the unaware of campus crime. quences o f increased fighting o n campus. No off o f the team. Kennedy agreed that this was number of violations hasn't been great, it is The Act requires all Pennsylvania institu- one has told students any set policy that a good idea. something we have to deal with on a regular tions of higher learning to report annual crime applies if there is a fight, a n d this group felt But it was also brought up that campus basis," Kennedy said. statistics to the Pennsylvania State Police. there should be one. security has no police powers — they cannot Penn State Behrend has the same stipu- These figures will then be published in an Kennedy stated that the reason there is no make arrests, and the most they can do is lations in their Keg Law as Mercyhurst and annual report set policy on fighting because every situation report offenders. If they had police powers, for alcohol guidelines they follow the state [5* It also requires these institutions to pub- is different In a letter sent out on Dec. 14, they would be obligated to give students laws. Gannon University does not allow lish and distribute a report, which will be 1988, Kennedy notified students that anyone citations for underage drinking and for fight- alcohol on the campus even for those stu- updated annually, containing crime statistics fighting would be suspended. ing. | dents of a legal drinking age. for the most recent three-year period. There Yet at the meeting, he admitted that this are also to be crime rates listed in the report, based on the number of f u l l - t i m e students and full-time employees. I H 9 This report is to be made available to any person, on request, who applies to the institu- Hospital situation not the same as 'Hurst tion, as well as any new employee at the time of e m p l o y m e n t It is also to be provided to all By Michelle Bush man, Bukowski said. "It costs money to do said. HH !&} I I students and employees on an annual basis. Merciad staff editor these things because obviously you have to The * Hurst provides many community In addition, every person who applies to pay people to do it," he added. services to Erie besides education. The col- an educational institution, and anyone hired Until now the church community has b e e n Erie asked St Vincent's and Hamot lege has a film s e r i e s , the academic celebra- by one, is to be given a copy of the campus largely tax-exempt, but the city's financial Medical Center to pay a user fee or else pay a tion, the July 4 celebration, the theater pro- security policies and procedures. need brings Mercyhurst and St Vincent's real-estate tax, the Director of Finance John ductions, the D'Angelo music presentations, status under question. * Maus said; the dance performances, and more, Bukowski This report is to include the number of Nonprofit organizations such as colleges, The hospitals are expanding into other explained. " students, the number of students living on- public schools, churches, parks, telephone businesses besides healthcare (for-profit Money is also provided for m a n y students campus, total number of employees, the of- companies, electric companies, hospitals, etc. ventures) and are offering services that com- who attend Mercyhurst "With the student fice responsible for security on campus, a don't have to pay real-estate tax, according to pete with local businesses, Maus explained. •:•:•j y we have, we award almost 2 million a description of t h e type and number o f security the Director of Institutional Advancement, | " Some nonprofits are really making more year for aid," Maus said. personnel, as well as their training, enforce- Gary Bukowski. money than they need be," Bukowski said. According to Bukowski, the college is ment authority of security personnel, policy However, Erie needs money because of a *'• Mercyhurst has the same nonprofit status here to help and puts a lot back into die on reporting criminal incidents to state and crumbling tax base—more people are m o v i n g as St Vincent's but the college is really in a community. "It isn't driven by profit but by local police, and policies on reporting crimi- to the outskirts — yet the city provides more different situationv "Our mission and status nal actions or other emergencies. services such as water, firemen and police- is to provide educational services," Maus see 'Taxes', pg.,1 PAGE 2 The Merciad JANUARY 19,1989

Habercam razes Madonna By Brian DiPlacido verbally razes Madonna, saying ment before it can be considered Merciad staff reporter "she can't act, she can't sing, she prestigious• * . can't even decide on a hair color." For instance, Keith believes that What can you say about a guy However, he does think \ that the international flavor of the cam- who has a New Year's Resolution Madonna's "better half," Sean pus citizens would be greatly en- "not to take any guff from any- Penn, in a televised bout with Mike hanced by bringing in some Russian

•:•:• y?' J That's Keith Habercam, a Tyson would be of interest On the students. | As he put it, "Enough vm man among men, and an uncanny subject o f t e l e v i s i o n , Keith is ticked Irishmen, bring in some $$mM junior here at Mercy h u r s t at ABC for canceling "Sledgeham- Commmies." Also, Keith states Why waste time with boring mer." And in the motion picture that the college could improve background information? business, Keith highly recommends maintenance, discipline standards, Wouldn't you} rather know-that 4« The Naked Gun" or any of the and also give more support to Keith voted Republican in the Presi- 44 Nightmare on Elm Street' * flicks. WMCY. dential election and believes'that Ever wonder what Keith thinks In the future, Keith wants to find George Bush has "a big time j o b to of uptight Christians who are op- a job in radio "somewhere liv- kick in: the teeth?" Also Keith posed to heavy metal groups such as able." Also, he is on the lookout for refers to the stealth bomber as " t h e Guns-n-Roses? Well, he says, possible mates. Those interested half-million dollar E d s e l that makes "...(they) take! religion too seri- may call 456-9088 to apply. the Sherman tank look good." ously." And speaking of serious, Keith's views may seem a little Moving away from politics and Keith thinks that Mercyhurst will extreme, but as he himself says, into the entertainment realm. Keith have to do some serious improve- * 'we're all entitled to our opinion.'' Chlamydia Heating system spreads By Tina Fielding heats up students Merciad staff writer By Holly Fulmer new system, there will be a few m Merciad staff reporter bugs,'' he says. j| KEITH HABERCAM ROCKS the 'Hurst through the WMCY January is sexually transmitted! Residents in the hall complain station and through his different way of looking at things. disease awareness month. Gone about the inconsistency of the heat- An Energy Management Sys- Photo by Kevin McHugh well known, but Chlamydial tem has recently been installed to ing and the nuisance it creates. 4«T*» lie known disease that! regulate the heat in McAuley Hall, It's never the same,'' one stu- [rapidly spreading. J according to H a r o l d George, direc- dent commented. Chlamydia causes an estimated tor of maintenance. Other - students complained million infections per year, at i Under this system, which was about the noise. i The campaign for the Senior st of about $1.5 million. approved by Dr.William P. Garvey, "One t h i n g that upsets m e i s that Class Project started on Tuesday, Chlamydia is caused by the president, and the Board of Direc- you're not allowed to open the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis windows,'' said T o n y Szabo, fresh- January 10, with a meeting in Sul- tors, thermostats throughout the livan Kill. I and is transmitted only through building were replaced by sensors. man. I sexual activity. George says that opening win- The seniors decided!to have These computer-aided sensors artist John Reitinger, of Lead Most common among sexually run the boiler, which is pre-set at 71 dows interferes with the thermostat people under 20, Chlamydial setting. j Lines Studio, make a stained glass degrees, in all the rooms. Seniors I window for Sullivan Hall. ften causes no symptoms. As jt However, George says that On the whole, however, George many cases are ignored ai is pleased with the system. Itisused The stained glass window will when the room does not call for feature the crest of Mercyhurst A diagnosed. heat, f t h e pipes expand from the in three other buildings, Zurn Hall, construct symptoms do occur, they i Baldwin, and the Library, and all The Project Committee is an- steam. Maintenance has changed all ticipating 100 percent participa- Isimilar to those of many other sea the traps to help eliminate the bang- have produced beneficial B results. transmitted diseases: discharge1 "Through this system, we are able window tion from the class ^ of 1989 in ing it causes, he adds. hopes of e r e c t i n g this window and [burning of the penis in m< This system is checked daily, to control the heat and save money at the same time," George says. beginning a new tradition at the discharge, unusual bleeding a and) as the weather changes, the 'Hurst I ibdominal pain in women. system is controlled * accordingly, In the future, George says he ere are tests to diagnose C would like to see more of these If anyone has questions about raising or lowering the temperature, the project, please contact Diane lydia, but no vaccine has been systems installed. The next goal of according to George.'' Electric heat Erzen at 825-3771 or James bund. Gonorrhea and Chlamydial the maintenance department is doesn't heat fast enough and it's O'Connor at 825-7701. iften coexist, however and wil tougher to control," George says. studying Old Main and Egan for the loften be tested for simultaneously George realizes that the system same system. He says that this study Treatment of. Chlamydia in still needs to be fine tuned. "In any will begin next month. m de taking either doxycycline {tetracycline, and if Gonorrhea |also present, antibiotics will also described. If, in women, the infection h Tax exempt, fromPg.i Kovski's Korner * frompg.4 {spread and entered the uterus i {fallopian tubes, hospitalization i helping people," Bukowski said. that is up to the Board, Maus said. injury on another senous enough to need surgery may be necessary, Of t h e 110,000 parcels of l a n d in "The more pressure that is put on require medical attention will be Only by opening the informa- i men, Chlamydia can cause an Erie County, 3,608 parcels are tax- the local community because of cut- reported to the Erie Police. There tion up to public scrutiny can we ion of the testicles, infertility exempt, according to Bukowski, backs, the more they will go after the are times when the College should finally b e free o f the innuendoes and iter's Syndrome, which causes and these nonprofit organizations nonprofits to contribute money," act in loco parentis, and this is one rumors surrounding any event that rash, arthritis and an eye are required to file a 990 tax return. Maus added. of them. I can't think of any reason takes place on this campus. One Inanimation. The Laker Inn, Clippers Cove, •i More suits will also be coming a parent would not want an attack person tells another, they tell a few Both men and women can be- and cafeteria are for-profit ventures down on St Vincent's and Hamot reported. > dozen, and the news flows, continu- ne sterile | if Chlamydia is noi of the college and they are set up by the school district, according to Not only that, but publicize the ing in its inaccuracy. under a corporation that does pay Bukowski. "This isn't the end," fact that someone beat up someone Even though the-state hasn't detected and treated. | 1 Bukowski said "they'll be around Many women with Chlamydia real-estate tax, Maus said. else. Make people realize it won't required Mercyhurst to come for- Maus explained that he didn't for round two or three." 1 be tolerated. Don't make it difficult ward with these statistics yet, there * {develop ' 'pelvic inflammatory According to Maus, he said he disease" (PID) which can cause believe St Vincent's and Hamot for student reporters to find o u t the is no r e a s o n for the College not t o do Iscarring or tubal pregnancy. were set up like Mercyhurst "They thinks Mercyhurst will help the facts, merely because you are con- so. Any reluctance calls question to 'Some danger signs of PID in- do not probably have their for-prof- city's financial n e e d . "We are all cerned with the school's image. the administration's motives. Now le abdominal or back pain or its under a corporation or they part o f the community and in time o f Give out crime statistics and secu- is the time t o show students and their iderncss, fever, chills and aching. wouldn't be having this problem," crises everyone seems to pull to- rity information to everyone, not parents that they made the right Using condoms, limiting sexual Maus said. I gether, not just the for-profits, but just those who come forward and choice, and that they found a college :tivity, and having regular check- In the future, Mercyhurst may die nonprofits as well because it's request i t Sometimes those that are willing to take a little heat once in a can help terminate this disease. contribute more monev to Erie but our community," he said. too meek to ask are the ones that while to protect its students. JANUARY 19,1989 The Merciad PAGE 3

explodes at Mercyhurst

By Andy Penhollow Kennedy, Director of Student John psychologically feels safe control his actions having had too Merciad staff reporter Services, analyzed the situation. "I when when he is surrounded by much to drink, he injured an inno- know of no reported incident of members of his team. • \ cent student and paid a heavy price. • Violence on campus is an issue violence on campus that was not Although he doesn* tknow them This example can be applied to that has met with growing concern alcohol related," Kennedy stated. all that well, they serve as at substi- 4 other places in society. The p s y c h o - among Mercyhurst students and the 'That's not to say that alcohol is the tute for his family and friends b a c k logical need to;group is present administration of the college. whole problem, but we can not home. This of course will change among all human beings. Rumors of fighting, harassing, ignore the fact that i t i s always pres- after time. John will become good Student Services is making bullying, and assaulting have been ent when there is trouble," Ken- friends with his teammates as he strides toward helping freshmen traveling through the grapevine, nedy added. gets to know them better. with this need. Kennedy spoke of each story growing in severity as it Kennedy explained that many For the mean time, John and the intramural sports at McAuley Hall travels from person to person. , g of the incidents involve younger other J. V . players are really secure, in which the residents of each wing In interviews with Mr. E. Wil- students, particularly freshmen overconfident They get together at would be on a team together. liam Kennedy on Jan. 10, and Col- boys. There are several explana- a party and get drunk. John and a They encourage each team to lege President Dr. William P. Gar- tions for this. "Freshmen have the couple other players leave the party purchase matching shirts to pro- vey on January 12th, several facets least amount of experience with and proceed to walk across campus. mote team spirit This program not of the problem were discussed, and alcohol. They are also very insecure On their way across campus they only promotes an activity for fresh- the causes of s u c h violence were de- socially. This insecurity can make see a student that John recognizes. men, but also gives the students the termined. them do irrational things when they He remembers the student as being security of being part of a team. Dr. Garvey feels that although are under the influence," Kennedy the kid who made some derogatory Garvey agrees with the theory the number of incidents involving explained. comments about the rugby team last of t h e "Blue Jacket Phenomenon." William Garvey violence has increased, violence has Kennedy also explained a con- week. £ He feels, however, that the problem not increased as a percentage of the dition that he calls the "Bluejacket In their drunkenness the three goes further than that "The stu- among college students. population of the college. "We Phenomenon." This refers to the boys decide to harass the student dents need a recreational place to let Next week's, article will exam- have more violence because we safety or security one feels when Before they know it, punches are loose, without the confines of the ine the administrative policies deal- have more students,'' Garvey said. they join a group of some sort thrown and all four boys end up in dorms and apartments," Garvey ing with violence and campus secu- "We are still better off than other For example, a freshman named Kennedy's office. John and the described. -rity, including the controversial schools in this region." John comes to Mercyhurst and is a others are suspended from school Although the use of the Mer- "Keg Law." er, Garvey also added little insecure because he is away and thrown out of housing. cyhurst Student 'Union has in- ^ ^ r olence is too much. He from home for the first t i m e , and he Now, John is not a violent per- creased, it seemed that Garvey was would like to see aggression re- must make new friends. son by nature, nor is he a known thinking more along the lines of an duced to its lowest conceivable John is very active, so he de- troublemaker. But because of his outdoor facility. H Palmer level at Mercyhurst* cides to j o i n the Laker Rugby team. overcon fidence a n d his inability to On that note Garvey expressed his enthusiasm about the proposed Pan Pour construction of an outdoor pavilion, re-elected funded by Mercyhurst Student V{*1 Government Chris Mohr, MSG By Karen Sampson Stress causes procrastination President, has been working with Merciad staff reporter the administration in an effort to Yes? You are among the majority. Pain Report, the first national study select an on-campus locatio_ n for the Dr. David Palmer, Special As- By Robert J. Kreigel, Ph.D. Procrastination occurs when on pain in}America, documented pavilion. sistant to the President, the former Merciad Stress Series you think you have too much to do that more people 18-24 suffer from Their goal is to build the facility Academic Dean, and English or when you imagine something is stress and pain than any older age somewhere on-campus where the teacher has been re-elected Presi- group. ? * i S Have you ever felt that y o u can't going to be too difficult or distaste- noise from parties would least inter- dent of t h e Board of D i r e c t o r s of t h e A skier with the can'ts looks possibly read four chapters, study ful, i fere with the surrounding neighbor- Booker T. Washington Center. for that philosophy test, write that The "can'ts" (I can't do all down a steep, icy slope and is para- hood. Mohr said that the final Palmer served on the Board of Di- paper, make dinner and call your that..) overwhelm us so that we do lyzed. "I can't ski this," he thinks. construction site has been chosen. rectors for seven years and served as girlfriend all in one night? Then nothing but procrastinate. The trick for the skier is to find The pavilion will be located in the a "can do" —a first turn he can President for one year. instead of doing all the things you If you are like most college stu- orchard behind the D'Angelo build- ; The Booker T. Washington know you should, do you just turn dents today, you feel increasingly make. Once he successfully com- ing, adjacent to the pond. pletes the first t u r n he can look to the Center is a social service organiza- on the stereo and avoid them all? overwhelmed. In fact the Nuprin The pavilion will bring many tion started approximately 30 years! next and the next VEach time he benefits to the campus. Students ago for poor blacks in urban areasj successfully makes a turn he gains a will be permitted to gather there, according to Palmer. Said he: "Ifs senseof a c c o m p l i s h m e n t and builds PUT YOUR EDUCATION TO WORK hold parties, or simply use it as a primarily was organized to provide confidence in himself and his skiing place to study or picnic in the the black community with a voice, warmer months. The school will and also to satisfy some of the RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT The solution for the can ts utilize the facility for guest lectur- needs." i Join the ELITE at Stouifer Restaurant Company, a proven- sounds pretty simple, and it i s . Big ers. Today, the center aids all poor industry leader for over 60 years... f projects are made up of l o t s of s m a l l , 4 Garvey sees the construction as through its numerous services and ...The Ultimate in Full Service Dining With: 'do able" steps. a necessary improvement for week- programs. "It's for anyone— the • A variety of full service dining concepts with I developed the can'ts right a f t e r end activities. , "We've had too •:•:• ir and indigent Allyouhaveto 70 locations nationwide signing the contract for my first • 10% growth rate creating substantial career many noise complaints from neigh- do to quality is to be poor (and sick book: 65,000 words. I couldn't get bors," Garvey said. The pavilion if you come in for health services). opportunities started. I kept putting it off, over- Providing you with •, will help to alleviate that problem, Anyone in the n e i g h b o r h o o d c a n go whelmed by the size of the task, j u s t because parties held there won't be in to use the gym and other facili- • Highly competitive salaries like I used to do in college when I • Outstanding benefits heard out on Briggs Avenue. ties," Palmer said. The center has! had a big paper to write. v • A professional environment | . ; Students like this idea because programs for health, education.! • Comprehensive training Luckily I remembered my own they realize that although they must social, and recreation. The center! • Excellent career growth opportunities advice: to look for a can do. I can still abide by campus regulations, also has medical and dental clinics, \ Our Recruiter will be on campus to conduct interviews: write the outline -did it I can write security won't bust a loud party, if a clinic for pregnant women, and! bullets for each chapter -did it I it's held in the pavilion; even a tutoring service for children. Friday, February 3,1989 can write an introduction -did it For further information contact the Placement Office, write or In addition to the pavilion, The center is currendy expand- call: STOUFPER RESTAURANT COMPANY, Recruiting Manager, Ten months later the book was Garvey would like to see more rec- ing its programs for the homeless by I 30060 Chagrin Blvd. Popper Pike, OH 44124. finished. reational activities planned for the developing a program for the reno- v 216-464-6606. EOE. m/f/h Overcome procrastination by weekends, and a greater student vation of houses to be sold or rented! remembering to turn can'ts into can involvement in SAC sponsored to those in need. "We are develop- \ ica dos. Ask yourself,' 'What can I do functions. in g a program that is modeled after t A 8 A * A GUI i now?" And be sure that the direc- It is the general feeling that if a program in Pittsburgh whercj tion you're moving in leads to your student participation increases, than homes that need'renovation are Stouffer Restaurant ultimate goal. fixed up through the help of other that alone will help to lessen the 1 Company Can do thinking and the p o s i t i v e occurrence of violence. That may agencies*' Palmer said. actions that* follow increase your seem like an abstract statement but confidence and composure and The Booker T. WashingtoL most psychologists agree that bore- center is located in Erie on 18th St* m>l»IM«*l «*!» H*H maximize your effectiveness. dom is a leading cause of violence Prettv soon vou're on a roll. I HollandT PAGE 4 The Merciad JANUARY 19,1989

Kovski Korner College should reevaluate It's time for action and words

heating system controls •*»

Mc A u l e y Hall recently had a notified until the morning after the their room the temperature they By Christopher J. Kovski new heating system installed. But system shut off, and Connecto Elec- liked. Evidently, though, such Merciad Editor some of the residents have ex- tric wasn't notified until later that convenience is expensive. The pressed dissatisfaction with- the day. College saved 30 percent by install- m In the College Senate meeting ol system. The reason? They are not ing a new system. Jan. 10,1988, Mercyhurst took a step allowed to open their windows, for Why should there *be The question is, was the savings in the wrong direction in dealing with one. due to the computer control, or due students. Why would this upset people in bugs in a system that has to 'improvements in the heating Although state I law requires all winter? Obviously, their rooms are been installed in a num- system itself? colleges and universities to prepare too warm. If a room i s too warm in If it were due to improvements and distribute a report of crime statis- January, there is something wrong. ber of buildings on \ the in the heating, then residents should ^__ r^** 3 s w e^ ^ security policies, two In addition, the temperature Mercyhurst; campus, as be a l l o w e d to control their own heat, representatives of the administration freely admitted that Mercyhurst fluctuates, according to residents. at least on the colder winter days. has not done so. When they are paying over $2,500 well as in the City of The efficiency of the computer The reason for disobeying this law? "The state p o l i c e have not told to live in a dorm for the year, they control w o u l d have to b e q u e s t i o n e d should at least be comfortable. Erie? < \\\ us whether we should use the fiscal year, July 1 to June 30, or the if the residents are complaining of calendar year for submitting crime statistics.'9 f Last year, the system in Baldwin temperature fluctuation. But Ha- At orientation, parents were told statistics—if they requested them. (which is the same as McAuley's) The reason the school has rold George, director of Mainte- They were given nothing in writing. shut down in the beginning of J a n u - changed over to this computerized nance, said that there are always * When reporters ask for information on security matters -- especially ary, when there was a wind chill of system for a number of buildings is bugs in a new system. the action taken against offenders — they are given the bureaucratic 17 below. The residents froze for that it is supposed to save money. Why should there be bugs in a shuffle. They have to pull out every bit of information like they are over 2 4 hours before the system was Yet what good is saving money if system that has been installed in a pulling teeth. Bud Dever, the head of campus security, has been willing fixed, ^f your tenants are unhappy? number of buildings on the Mer- to give information, but he has nothing to do with the disciplinary end What was the malfunction? A Until the system was installed, cyhurst campus, as well as in the of the situation. y . burned outcoil—a relatively minor students could control their own city? The company should have it What is the reason for such reluctance to give statistics? Does the problem. Yet Maintenance wasn't heat This allowed them to make right by now. administration really feel the C o l l e g e will fare so poorly? Or is i t simply; If t h i s system is going t o save the that no one wants to do the work? College a great deal of m o n e y , why If it is a reluctance to take on the task, the administration should isn't that savings being passed on to realize that giving people the statistics will show that there is nothing to ••:-:• the residents? ; - 4 ;j ' hide. By openly presenting the figures, t h e truth will come out Baldwin residents complain that But if the failure to disseminate these statistics is based on a poor The Merciad their r o o m temperatures fluctuate a s showing by Mercyhurst in terms of crime rate, it is time for the truth to well. Instead of running cooler at come out Once a problem is recognized, then it can be tackled. Until Mercyhurst College's First-Class newspaper night and warmer in the afternoon, that point, it festers. as rated by the Associated Collegiate Press as is appropriate, it is cold in the i One of the main problems with the violence and crime on the afternoon and roasting at night Mercyhurstcampus is the notion of i m a g e . When there is a problem with Vol 62 No, 13 January 19,1989 The Baldwin system isn't new, someone, they get written up, or they lose housing privileges. They are Christopher J. Kovski Editor so why does it still have bugs? And not subject to criminal prosecution. Nor are people who file complaints why is the College putting in a urged to go to the police. Instead, they are told how easy it is to let the system that hasn't been proven yet school handle the problem. Michelle Bush Editorial Board Karen Sampson for a residential setting, at least on When they are told about this ease of h a n d l i n g , they are n o t told that this camDus? usually, the punishment will not fit the crime. Telling someone who Matthew J. Clark Sports Editor beats up someone else that they can't come back to school for a term is like telling a kid that if he doesn't do his homework, he'll have to go to Patty Coneglio Business Manager bed five minutes early. There really isn't any deterrent No one wants to disturb the sugary ideal of life at a Catholic college.; Liz Richards Photo Editor Give out crime statistics and security information Alexa Potter Circulation Manager to eveiyone, not just those who request it. Some- PatSteckman Photographer When making improvements to times those that are too meek to ask are the ones save money, the cash savings has to V Kerry Rimdzius be weighed against the loss of who need it most. Steve Rush Cartoonists comfort In an ideal situation, the Mara Sweterlitsch school could save money, and stu- But life here isn't idyllic. People have stresses, people dents could be more comfortable. people love and lose. And, most of all, people disagree, John Kupetz Faculty Adviser In this situation, we are faced disagree, they realize that the school policy isn't really with less than an ideal. The College people who fight, a n d they decide to escalate beyond ai is saving money, but not o n l y are the words. That's when they exchange punches. Reporters students not being -made more If they were to step across 38th Street and beat soma comfortable - far from it - but they be arrested, tried, and fined - with a permanent mark 01 Amy Lynn Austin Maria Kelly aren't even getting any of the sav- Buthere, they would be told they couldn't comeback fori Jill Chiccarino Theresa Kloecker ings. take terms off for a number of reasons, so that slight gK^^-• Margaret Coffey Sara Linehan According to Gary Bukowski, career isn't going to raise eyebrows with future employers. I S O * Bill Darling Brian Maiden the College i s n ' t driven by profit If |; So what should we do? Should we sit back and let people beat each Brian DiPlacido Kevin McHugh it is not, £t least give the students a other up, eventually getting us or one of our friends? Or, perhaps, doing Una Fielding Jennifer Montani way to adjust their environment to more damage than a black eye and a few bruises? i Holly Fulmer Andy PenhoUow make it more conducive to study- Obviously, weshouldn'tallowthistohappen. Whatcan wedoabout BillHogan Robi Taylor ing. 1 3 it, though? We can urge the administration to develop and distribute a Andrea Tipton After all, Mercyhurst College is written policy for security, as well as a report of crime statistics. f an r educational institution, not a Wecan also refuse to accept the attitude of M r . Kennedy, who asserts The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst landlord. Don't worry about mak- (hat a set policy in dealing with altercations is impossible, as every College, Box 161,501 E. 38th St, Erie, PA 16546. Phone: 825- ing a lot of money off of the resi- situation is different i | - • * •? ,t 0376. Mfrtf r i a l for publication must be submitted by noon on the dence halls. There seems to be Okay, I can accept that But we can step above the individual case dav before publication. ?'.' \ enough coming in. Instead, let the and set guidelines for handling it, not for assigning punishment Wecan students be comfortable and a little set up a policy which establishes that, for instance, a person who inflicts The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed, happier with their educational expe- but the writer's name can be withheld by request rience, -s, 1 see 'Korner', pg. 2 JANUARY 19,1989 The Merciad PAGES

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4 > Lonely! s p i r i t s wander Hurst Queen ) i sChape l By Robi Taylor boy had been killed in a freak auto- A second seance produced the Merciad staff reporter mobile accident She quickly re- same ghost But this time it was turned the ring t o the chapel, but the much more aggressive and moved Stories o f ghosts, strange lights, story started that the ring w a s cursed toward the group which cleared the and noises are a pan of life on all and that the chapel and tower were house. Except for one girl who college campuses. Harvard has a haunted. # ? I wanted to see what would happen phantom they call the * 'Screamer.* J I The a d m i n i s t r a t i o n removed the next .§£ I | The University of Akron has ring some time ago placing it in a Strange noises stayed with the "The Flaming Ghost of Buchtel sealed b o x somewhere in the chapel girl until she went to bed carrying a Hall,'* who wanders the halls of to prevent the spread of stories crucifix with her as protection. their rebuilt main office building. connected with it ^Sometimes Sometime during the night the ghost Mercyhurst has a Jnumber of though, lights and strange sounds appeared at the foot of her bed and spirits who come out late at night to are still found in the chapel, usually began moving toward her. When roam the Queen's Chapel and the around 12:15 a.m. Stories are that she showed f the cross, the ghost third floor of Egan Hall. Most of they are the spirit of the lonely nun would back away. A these stories have little basis in his- searching for her lost love. Some- The cross broke in two from t h e torical fact, but year after year they times too, the ring can still be found power that the spirit was showing are t o l d and retold. Some have actu- in front of the statue, but it also which .caused the ghost to move ally become part of the college's disappears if { s o m e o n e gets too toward the girl. But when the p i e c e s history. close. were put back together the ghost D o SPIRITS WANDER on the thirdfloor ofEgan Hall and the floors of Old Mercy h u r s t ' s most famous leg- would back off again. Main, or are noises the result of a broken toilet? Photo by Kevin McHugh end centers around die "Infant of The girl went to the Queen's Prague statue which is placed at Chapel to get a priest to perform an the right side of the alter in the •» $m exorcism. The ghost followed her chapel. and was seen b y the priest w ho went ment for a haunting is that the per- pipes and toilets or ghosts and As the story goes, there was a mm m •>--•> out to check. But the crucifix was son not be in their preferred final demons, the school administration Mercyhurst girli who became en- W? W • gone. It was found in a open closet resting place. This would fit i n this is g o i n g to ignore t h e whole subject gaged to her lover in the days just near one of the doors to the chapel. situation. But none of those who say that the before World War II. But, before I The priest could not p e r f o r m the The stones are going ^to be*it . ghosts don't exist will spend the

they could marry, the war broke out r M m exorcism buthe did say amass to rid told...and to grow...as long as there night in the Queen's Chapel. Do and her love was called to do his the girl of the spirit's harassment are students coining to study at you think maybe they're not as sure duty and go off to war. Just before No o n e knows what happened t o the Mercyhurst Whether the noises are as they think? W% the war ended it was reported that m # ghost, it may stilllbe around the mm •••w the young man had been killed in * chapel...but who knows? action. The room just to the left of the m | When the girl heard the news, chapel alter is the burial crypt for the she swore that d i e would never love i

Cheap Trick rocked Erie Twins rival Rainman By Matthew J. Clark The night continued with more three of t h e i r Erie performances and Vincent is a womanizing, conniv- Merciad concert review of the same from the Chicago rock- I've never seen them this flawless. Robi Taylor ing, thieving little jerk that only a ers-a lot o f good, classic tunes from Bun E. Carlos was great, as Merciad staff writer mother could love. | i On Jan. 12, Erie was visited by a band that's certainly made its mark usual, on the drums. Once again, the He h a s the look and attitude that one of rock and roll's most inven- in the annals of American rock his- talented Carlos made it seem as if he 'Every year a strange thing hap- makes him believable as the low- tive groups - Cheap Trick. tory. \ '? weren't even trying while he pens in the movies. Two movies are lifes that he has become famous for. Playing before a less-than-half amazed the audience with a series of released at the same time by two Starting with Louie De Palma in capacity Erie Civic Cento* crowd, Songs such as, "Dream Po- complicated rolls and kicks. different studios with the same basic Taxi, De Vito as perfected his char- Cheap Trick and opening band lice," "If You Want My Love," Tom Peterson, who had left the plot Last year it was Vice Versa acter to almost an art form. House of Lords put o n a great show. and Like Father, Like Son, this "Ain't That A Shame , " * a n d "I band for a five-year period from Twins must have been written These guys performed as if the place Know What I Want," permeated year it i s Rain Man and the slightly 1982-1987, has found new life with older film T w i n s . I especially for him...it really brings were packed - and it should have through the audience. Cheap Trick his old band. His bass work was Because these two movies are s o out his worst 1 been. I did not ignore its recent success, imaginative and at times p i o n e e r i n g House of Lords warmed every- much alike it i s next to impossible to jl Director Ivan|Reitman (Wall one up with several songs off their write a review without some com- Street) made the right r decision first and only self-tided album. parison being made. Both have the when he combined the two stars of Former Angel keyboardist Greg same story of long lost brothers this movie. The differences > be- Giuffria and company rocked the finding each other after years of tween the two are so great that the house for some 4 0 minutes. Drum- separation. The big difference is thought of them being brothers is mer Ken Mary put on a spectacular that Twins is a very funny movie ludicrous, but they work so well display of musicianship, at times while Rain Man has a serious tone together that the idea works. There was one mistake that affected the tossing his stick some 15-20 feet in to i t g H the air and catching it one-handed Arnold Schwarzenegger plays movie but not in a major way, it was while maintaining a complex beat I Julius, the intellectual one of the just a little annoying. They kept see a lot of concerts and Mary is by brothers. Because he was raised on repeating the same one-liner about far the best live drummer I've seen a tropical island with a team j of how much Julius and Vincent in over five y e a r s . scientists, he became a master of looked alike. C'mon guys, ten times science, philosophy, and the lan- is more than any person can endure •If you haven't heard of these HOUSE OF LORDS opened for Cheap Trick at Civic Center. guage arts. The one thing Julius was guys yet, you will. And if you like any joke. T however. The rendered five num- ventive. His bass sol never taught was how to act around De Vito and Schwarzenegger] rock that's not too heavy, but not bers from their "Lap of Luxury" remember. women. This makes him what have been the Hollywood dream radio then you should treat yourself LP - "Let Go," and "Never Had A bin Zander's vocals team for years. They were already to to the House of Lord's new album. Danny DeVito called "the first six- Lot To Lose" were the firstjtwo incredibly sharp, hitting the highest foot, seven-inch virgin." be signed to a police movie called) Now it was Cheap Trick's turn songs offered that n i g h t Then came of high'sand the low's with ease. It Schwarzenegger set quite a few Partners when Reitman stole them as the lights went out to begin their the hits. was Zander's performance, more away for Twins. That had to be the] first Erte* appearance since they personal movie firsts in Twins. This ™* "Ghost Towf!" gonhe crowd thaff anyone*s, which set the tdne is the firSt comedy role that he has best decision that they both could opened for REO Speedwagon on going and the lighters lit once again. for the entire band. |g£ ever had. He should stick with have made. \ June 16, 1986 and their first as a A little later, with Tom Peterson As for Neilson, his execution is comedy, it seemed to come very Rain Man is facing strong headliner since July 5, 1982 at the bringing out his long, white bass always great Once again, a well- natural to him. Maybe the lessons competition from Twins for the infamous Erie County Fieldhouse. and Robin Zander dressed in rhine- timed, blistering display. Neilson from Milton Berle helped, national number one spot Usually! They began with one of their stones, the crowd knew it was time even surprised the crowd by break- for sure they put him one step above the difference is a little less than $1 most powerful songs, "Just Got for the remake of the classic Elvis ing into a b l u e s - sty l e solo. That little Stallone. He also lost his screen million. These two fantastic movies Back" and then immediately broke smash, "Don't Be Cruel." trick astonished everyone and virginity with his first screen;kiss are going to be close for as long as into a fabulous rendition of their The last o f the new songs was, o f brought some of the older Cheap and his first l o v e scene. their both showing somewhere. popular, "California Man" from course, "The Flame," Cheap Trick fans to their feet With a movie like Twins fori 1978. ' ^ When the egg split to create Trick's number one mega-hit from It was a great conceit that was Julius and Vincent the split was not everybody to enjoy 1989 looks like After the first t w o songs, it was the summer of 1988. The blistering missed by some 4,000 or more who exactly equal. Julius got the genes it is going to be the best movie year] clear that this was g o i n g to be a g o o d rendition brought the house down. that made him smart, strong, and in history. Make sure you put it on night for older Cheap Trick fans. Of c o u r s e , they closed with their chose not to take advantage of it honest, while Vincent got the your list of movies to see, it's well Lead*guitarist Rick Neilson even usuals - "Auf Wiedersehen" and House of Lords'*are establishing scraps. » worth it told the crowd, "We're going to be "Good Night"; themselves as a good live act while Danny De Vito plays his typical My Rating: 95/100 playing some o ld songs tonight,'' to .This was, by far, the most im- Cheap Trick just showed us'that character in this movie. His role of Adult Situations > which the crowd responded with pressive live performance I've seen even after 11 years, they still have it shaking fists and flaming lighters. Cheap Trick deliver. I've been to all all.

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Shortstop: 'Hurst women having big year in sports

By Matthew J . Clark Merciad Sports Editor

i The Mercyhurst women's basket- ball team is off to its best start ever and '$&&»*&. it's no accident At 10-3, head coach Luke Ruppel has instilled in his play- ers a winning attitude - something & nS4 ^Er which the team hasn't had in recent Outta My Face S2»»'.» • J memory. Of c o u r s e a coach has to have the ^ RCYHURST,f ^ C? NSTAN™ ° is guarded closely by a Pace University defender. Constantino ^ ^ ^ horses to build a winning team, and his teammates shook loose long enough to post a 69-66 Photo by Kevin McHugh. Ruppel has spent the past few years getting the quality players that can turn a team around. • ) 7 Two years ago, Lisa Maxson joined the team. Her high-scoring talents have helped the Lakers to find t h e winning edge. Others such as junior transfer Nancy DiLallo and freshman Cheryl Tomczak. If t h e Lady Lakers continue their winning ways, they could win the Swim team claims first win Mideast Conference. They currently have only one loss. It's refresh- ing to see the women's basketball team putting all those " W ' s " on the from Mercyhurst sports services Hessel, J o h n Kaliszak and John Ritz 50 yard freesyle a n d Ritz took the charts. i > -j claimed wins/ 200 yard I.M. race. Ritz also teamed Has anyone noticed what a great year this has been for women's Coach Bill Daisley's men's and For the * H u r s t ' women, five up with Kaliszak, Herr and Hessel in sports here on the hill? The women's soccer team went to the final four,! women's swimming teams earned claimed a trio of wins. Roberta winning the 200 yard relay in the women's tennis team had it's best season ever and left many of its tneir initial wins of the season when Brannick, Colleen Grant, Tina Ka- 1:36.79. I opponents in the dust And now the women's basketball team is off to each defeated Bethany College on liszak, Kathy Nicholson and Tina a 10-3 start £ - Saturday. * Rush. Both teams are now 1-4 for The Mercyhurst men scored an the season. For the women, Brannick, won There are some great things to be said about the coaching job that 88-70 while the women recorded a ^Haltimer took the. 1000 yard the 1000 yard freestyle, G r a n t won head men's basketball coach Dr. Barry Copeland and staff have done 93-77 triumph, ft" * * freestyle with a time of 12:05.49. the 200 yard freestyle, Nicholson this season. i i Q I|Six different men scored triple Herr won the 200 yard freestyle won the SO yard freestyle a n d Ka- They have been hampered with personnel problems all season long victories for Mercyhurst Mike with a clocking of 2:02.07. Ka- liszak won the 100 yard backstroke. and are still playing close to .500 ball. By now, everyone knows that Gage, Chris Haltiner, Dan Herr, Ian liszak and Hessel placed 1-2 in the Phalon Bass and Patrick Odhiambo have been sidelined because of academic difficulties. . 1 Last week, top-scoring senior Vinnie DiMella was dismissed from the team as a disciplinary measure for attending a friend's wedding instead of a game. Lakers take P S U hockey tournament Even with all these woes, Copeland and company have the team playing to the best of their ability and they're making games interesting. I think it's safe to say that nobody who plays the Lakers this season By Sara Linehan two which enabled them to win the goal and three assists. will be looking ahead to their next game. If the do get caught looking Merciad sports writer Penn State Hockey Invitational. In the | championship game, ahead, it's most likely that the Lakers will upset them. ; The Lakers outdueled Canton 7- Mercyhurst beat host Penn State 9- Laker j hockey team 4 with a hat trick from S c o t t Burfoot 2 to take the title. Rick Gignac and As for the DiMella dismissal, obviously I don't know the entire t's record to 9-12 by and 34 saves from Gary Bowles in Keen had two goals apiece and story. I would say, however, that I can see both sides of the coin. If I r straight, including th goal. Freshman Mick Keen had one Gignac also'added three assists were in DiMella's shoes, I'd probably do the same thing. Watching one while B u r f o o t h a d four a s s i s t s a s t h e of your good friends g e t married is something that happens once-in-a- R E SERVE! OFFICERS' -TRAINING] COR PS Lakers cruised to victory. lifetime (hopefully). If DiMella asked ahead of time, I really can't see what's so terrible about wanting to see a friend m a k e and seal one of t h e «%&&&&&. In earlier action, after nearly biggest commitments he or she is to ever make. four weeks away from c o m p e t i t i o n , | On the other hand, (there's always another hand) I can see the Lakers skated to a 6-3 victory I Copeland's point He's trying to build a winning basketball program over the Bonnies of St Bonaven- and an athlete should be committed to his team. Plus, Copeland ture. M B T apparendy gave DiMella a clear response as to how he would handle the situation if DiMella didn't show for t h e game. He would be dismissed, A pair of goals within a j which is exactly what happened. seconds opened the doo But professional athletes are granted pardons from games all the rd period for the Lakers time. Wayne Gretzky, whose salary would be a challenge for most cheap calculators, has missed hockey games because of family events. Of course, many times there a r e deaths in the families of these p r o f e s s i o n a l Leading 4-2, the 'Hurst's Mick athletes which require their absence. But that shouldn't matter. YOUR UNCLE WANTS Keen netted a short-handed goal Aren't we saying that death is more important than marriage, with 1:09 left in the final frame. (regardless of whether or not you view them as one in the same)? But TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. BUT ONLY Twenty-five seconds later, Seth seriously, I think DiMella's absence shouldn't leave him high mid dry IF YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH. Greenburg put t h e game a w a y when for the rest of his senior year. Of c o u r s e , that's j u s t one man's opinion. Army ROTC scholarships pay tuition he beat out the Bonnie's goalie for But I must say, being from a family that views such things as weddings and provide an allowance for fees and Mercyhurst's final score. and family events of equal magnitude as almost sacred, I'm leaning textbooks. Find out if you qualify.j toward being on DiMella's side a bit on-this one. Perhaps more understanding between both parties would have helped. The win gave the Lakers a two- game win streak and improves their The hockey team is on a roll of late, winning a hockey tournament record to 7-12. The EC A C West and placing three team members on the all-tournament team. Freshman ARMY ROTC contest, moved the 'Hurst's confer- Scott Burfoot was named the Most Valuable Player for the tourney and ence mark to 3-9, while St Bonav- sophomores Gary Bowles and Rick Gignac were also named. In goal, THE SMARTEST COLLEGE enture fell to 2-10 and 2-8 in the r Bowles recorded 34 saves in the Canton game alone. Gignac netted two COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. ECAC| goals in die championship game to help the Lakers past host Penn StaM. J3 The Lakers are off until they Call CPT Jim Dalton at 871-7673 or 9-2. * * I 1 1 host Fredonia at * the Erie Civic They may play on ice, but the Lakers are very hot right n o w . inquire Center on Jan. 29. ^WBBI PAGE 8 The Merciad JANUARY 19,1989

Laker winning streak ends I Lady Lakers continue With tough loss to Adelphi || i n n i n g ways, expect challenge for title By Kevin McHugh Merciad Staff Reporter the team's fine defensive effc By Bill Darling Mercy hurst is currently ranked 1 Merciad sports reporter The Laker's victory over Edin- in the country with a defensive field boroonJan.il left the Lakers with The Lady Lakers have come outgoa l average of under 37 percent per a three home game winning streak strong since the Christmas break game which has helped the Lak< that w a s ended on Friday night b y an win many games on the road. winning two out of three and im- v athletic Adelphi team. proving their record to 10-3,2-1 in Junior forward Lisa Maxsoi Despite a Laker half t i m e edge of the conference. Victories over Lake continues to play well averagin 28-27, Adelphi's fast breaks and Erie College and?Queens College close to 22 points a game. She easy baskets left the 'Hurst with a have the * Hurst on a new two game also become a force under the 58-62 loss. I i \ I S winning streak. boards as she collected 15 re- Adelphi concentrated on an The question «is how a team bounds against Queens College inside game. Penetrating inside which hasn't had a winning season Sunday. I passes, a good free throw average in seven years continues to do so Hie 6-1 Erie native is connect- and some blistering fast breaks were well. "The biggest change is our ing for over 4 7 percent of her shots the key to Adelphi's victory. " attitude which is that we think it will from the field a n d although she is The teams were level at 56-56 take a very big effort by our oppo- only in her junior year, she has with 1:41 to go. It was then that nents for them to beat us. Before, we already become the second leading Adelphi saw it fit to pop a three thought we would have to have a scorer in Mercy hurst women's pointer. very good effort to avoid losing." basketball history surpassing Kelly They made only two three point Coach Ruppel continues to Murphy's 1,027 total Maxson has goal attempts in the entire game, emphasize the great team effort put also accumulated 520 rebounds for their final a t t e m p t dropped giving together by his new players and the her career. Adelphi the lead. * incredible success the girls have had The key for the Mercyhurst Adelphi scored three more playing on the road. * ? offense has not just been Lisa points from the free throw line and A big jjreason for the-Lakers' Maxson but the production from the Laker's Rich Lipscomb shot a winning way s can be attributed to the the other players, more specifically two pointer to finish the scoring for Dilallo and Tomczak." play by junior transfer Nancy Di- p thenigh^^^ ^^ Lallo and freshman *" Cheryl Coach Ruppel explains, •'bur Top scorers for the Lakers were Tomczak. DiLallo is averaging perimeter shooting has been fan- Eric Franos with 18 and Chris nearly 16 points per game while tastic thus far. It has opened up our Mindacfcand Dave Constantino Tomczak contributes 13.3 per out- opponents' defense. Teams used to who both hit 12. Constantino was ing. U I f vjjp I pack in the middle to stop Lisa, but not shooting with his usual three- These two can really tear it up now they to honor our weapons point accuracy making only two of from I three point range as the from outside.".^ * 3 I eight attempts. backcourtjj tandem have made 70 I It appears that Coach Ruppel's 44Wej had an emotional let CHRIS MINDACH (LEFT) creating space for himself as he lays thethree-pointer s in just 13 games. team is possibly on its way to its down, there's no excuse, we should DiLallo's 36 long-range shots rank best season ever. The coming have been prepared. It's a game weball off the backboard for two points in the recent victory aver Cheyney. together of new^players with the ft 'Photo by Kevin McHugh her fifth in the i nation while should have won," said freshman Tomczak's 34 put her seventh. veterans has been a shear master- Constantino. DiMella went to a friends wed- optimistic outlook on the team de- Tomczak, who is a local product, has piece. % Eric Franos, who has been play- been a real boost for coach Ruppel's With games coming up against ing consistently well throughout the ding instead of the Laker game spite! the dismissal of the former against Philadelphia Textile de- Laker's top scorer. squad. "Cheryl's consistendy has Slippery Rock Saturday, and a new season, was named last week as the homestand starting Tuesday facing spite a warning from coach Dr. "Since Vinnie has gone other a surprise for us. She hasn't Conference Player of the Week. Barry Copeland that he would be played lite a freshman," com- University of Buffalo, Laker fans The reason for Vinnie DiMella's v guys have had a chance to prove will be expecting more magic from dropped if he did so. themselves." mented the third year coach. dismissal from the team was re- Constantino, however, has an Another surprise for Ruppel is the Lady Lakers who have made leased by the college last week. believers out of the doubters, i

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Men's Basketballl(7-7) Ice Hockey (9-12) J Edinboro 86-74 W - Canton 7-4 L-Adelphi 62-58 W - Penn State 9-2

Women's Basketball (10-3) Swimming (1-4) W - Lake Erie College 94-64 def. Bethany - Queen's College 66-59

GOOD LUCK LAKERS !

RICH LIPSCOMB (4)worldnghardtotryandcreateanopening intheAdelphidefense. Photo by Kevin McHugh