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I ^^ggBi^OL. ly, but h e will not hire anyone unquali- tation of Mercyhurst College. In other ^ States Steering Committee is compiled stronger now than in 1982," said fied simply for the sake of hiring them. words, the approvals of the Middle States from surveys of members of the faculty, McQuillen. j Members of the committee will be Steering Committee is needed to give students, alumni, administration and staff. The Middle States Steering Commit- participating in almost all aspects of the value to a Mercyhurst degree. * * There is The subject matter discussed?in the tee's visit is twofold. They also try to Mercyhurst community. They will be sit- no question about our being accredited/' report affects every member of the Mer- evaluate the school's deficiencies in order ting in on classes, visiting our facilities, said Michael McQuillen, Academic Dean. cyhurst community. Topics covered in- to make recommendations for^improve- talking with students in leadership posi- McQuillen attended a Mercyhurst clude student housing, library, teaching/ ment tions, members of the faculty, administra- Student Government (MSG) meeting on - learning enviionment, intellectual/cultural tion and staff, as well as randomly selected Tuesday, Jan. 14 in order to distribute climate, extracurricular and social activi- students. rough copies of the report being prepared ties, counseling services, career services The members of the Middle States for the Middle States Steering Committee. and a variety of other subjects. Steering Committee are from a variety of He is requesting that members of the A majority of the alumni responded colleges and universities from N e w York, positively about their Mercyhurst experi- New Jersey and Maryland. They carry a ence. * 'It is heartening to see that a major- range of job titles varying from c o l l e g e ity of our students are now in jobs that are president to professors of various pro- satisfying and fulfilling. And that i s one o f grams, and they come from diversified our primary goals - to aid and educate backgrounds. CHECK students so that they can have rewarding All members of MSG have copies of careers," said McQuillen. I the report, and students are encouraged to OUT After ten years, when the Middle States, see their representative and to review the Steering Committee returns, they review report in order to make recommendations. the report made by the previous pommit- Copies of the report are also on reserve in tee. They re-examine recommendations the library. An open forum will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16^ made, and ensure that they were applied. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the gov- In 1982, the Middle States Steering DR. MICHAEL MCQUILLEN ernment chambers. MSG is planning to 9 p.m.-l 2 a.m. Union. SAC review the report on Sunday, Jan. 26. Coffeehouse. Saturday, Jan. 18 Professors face questions of ethics

Townhouses. Volleyball • Tournament.^ I By Joseph Legler poorer j o b by taking on the added commit- Merciad Staff Reporter examples. "I would rather see that than ments." Sunday, Jan. 19 petty rivalries," he replied. f In today's troubled; economy, many John Leisering, a communications The students seem to agree with the professor and manager of WMCE radio, 1 p.m. JV Hockey vs Pitts- people work two or more j o b s to make ends professors. '" * said that as long as the proper authorities burgh Jr. Stars. meet Several Mercyhurst teachers do other Mike McClorey, a junior, said,' 'It's are notified (the president of the college, 71p.m. Government Cham- things besides educating students on cam- not a contest I don't think they're hurting the academic dean, and the division chair) bers. Student Government pus. Some do consulting work, some give the college in any way." He continued by and have given their approval, there should Meeting. speeches, some run small businesses, and saying that it might be more difficult for some teach part-time at other colleges or not be any trouble in most circumstances. the head .of a department to teach else- 4' You may fall into the danger of spreading where over a regular faculty member. Tuesday, Jan. 21 universities. * Teaching at more than one school may yourself too thin," he added, '*It would "He (the department head) would proba- be questioned by some people. Does fit probably be easier for a single person rather bly be too busy, but if he could keep his 4:30 p.m. Campus Ministry. than a married person...particularlyjone schedule here, it wouldn't matter." Raps on Religion JPrince of cause a conflict of interests? Is it an insult to with children." i ' 'It could cause a problem with office Peace Chapel.[ Reconcili- Mercyhurst students? Does it show a sign ation. of betrayal on the part of the professor? A Dr. Robert Cisek, head of the business hours, but their first p r i o r i t y should be to where they teach full-time, and their sec- 6:30 p.m. Campus Ministry. handful of Mercyhurst college instructors department, taught a course at the Penn ond priority should be to where they teach Ecumenical Prayer Group. and students answered these questions and State downtown campus last term as a others. * I favor to a friend. He said,' 'Of the variety part-time," said Andrea Myers, a junior, 8:15 p.m. Government 'V- ' 'I wouldn't feel betrayed at all. We're all Chambers. SAC Meeting. Bud Brown, a philosophy professor, of things people can do to enhance their said that it is not an "us" versus "them" |income.i.teaching is probably the least mature enough to realize that they need money . . . e s p e c i a l l y if they have a family." Wednesday, Jan. 22 .• scenario when it comes to teaching. "The dangerous to Mercyhurst? College. The calling of a philosopher is to practice alfrg'ancft is always to this place and I Mike Odstrchel, a senior, said, "It's trill not an insult at alL.Jt's hard times, and 12:20-2:10 p.m. Campus philosophy.„wherever it may be," he stated, ' t think any person would do anything you have to do what you have to do to earn Ministry. Second Harvest "We (the instructors) are driven by the to harm Mercyhurst College or the stu- some extra cash." Food Bank. students. The fact that they're at another dents." p£f M i institution makes no difference.'' He added Cisek added,$ "I would never do it The faculty and students all seem to Thursday, Jan. 23 that it is a bad idea only if it negatively again as a division director. If I were just agree that there is nothing unethical about affects your performance at your full-time a faculty member.J can't say that I teaching at more than one institute, pro- 3 p.m.D'Angelo#l. Chapel job. * * | | * wouldn't" M t I Mfa \ vided that it doesn't reduce the professors Choir Rehearsal. Can it be a hindrance to the | Dick Rag a n , the head of the communi- practice at Mercyhurst According to these 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Union. SAC ability to teach full-time at Merc,._ cations department, taught part-time at the people, it i s not like a football game where Coffeehouse. ^"You have to look at the individual Villa Maria campus when he first a r r i v e d it's one team versus the other...it*s not like professor,'' said Dr. Mary Snyder, a theol- at Mercyhurst years ago. He said that he Coke versus Pepsi when in comes to an ogy professor, "Some people are strong, didn't have any problem with it, although education. * committed, know their work well and they he wasn't sure whether the college liked i t * The schools aren't competing in terms can handle teaching a course at another He said that professors from Edinboro of academics. I would do it if I felt I could institution. However, you may have some have helped him in the past, before he handle it," said Joe Hohman, a mathemat- people who are not doing their job thor- started teaching, by recommending read- ics teacher, "You're considered a peer no oughly at our institution and only do a ing material and showing him syllabus matter where you teach." JANUARY 16,1992 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD

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By Todd Palmer men, according to Chip Dolce and the first offense of public drunk- Merciad Staff Rei Kelly Jones, freshmen r e p r e s e n t a - eness is a $25 fine, and the person tives of the Mercyhurst Student must write a three-page paper on Reaction to the new student Life Committee. They cite the dif- an alcohol-related topic Dolce says handbook is mixed, according to ferences Jn policy between the that some students are punished different members of the Mercyhurst Mc A u l e y and Baldwin dorms as a with the fine, w h i l e others are only community. Most people, however, major inconsistency. told to pour out their beer. He thinks are satisfied at the moment that it They claim that when a male this i s unfair to those who are made «*p^ simply exists. visits a resident of Bald w i n , the girl to pay the $25. "I'm not saying Editor s Note: This column is designed to lei the Mercyhurst William Kennedy, vice presi- must accompany her guest through- this is the right policy, but I'm munity know what is happening in the international, national dent o f Student Services, feels that out the building, at no time leaving saying that it should be enforced (if 99 local arenas. The news is gathered from a variety of sources. the overall reaction has not been him alone. However, when a fe- it is in the book). I negative. He believes that most male goes to MCAuiey, sne is ircc Dolce and Jones would also people are happy to have a set of to walk the hallways by herself. like to see;a lighter punishment By Angela M. Camp minimum sanction guid " Dolce believes the same rules should handed down for the first offense. Merciad News Editor writing rather than nothing at all. be applied to both dorms — that "I'm not pushing for abstinence or He does admit, however, that girls should definitely be escorted temperance, even though I choose the document is far from perfect INTERNATIONAL: in the men's dorm. Kennedy agrees. to abstain myself. In fact, the pol- Dave Murphy, president of "The same rules should apply to icy that I am pushing for will be Russia - Citizens of the infant Commonwealth of Independent Mercyhurst Student Government both halls," he said. students who (MSG), agrees that things have been States are protesting due to the soaring prices of food, clothing and Another complaint among choose to drink,* * said Dolce. going smoothly so far with the other goods. Boris Yeltsin says the increases will encourage pro- students with the handbook deals Kennedy said that he will meet ducers to get more goods to stores, but results may not be seen for handbook. He also admits that since with the topic o f quiet hours. Murphy with the Campus life Committee six months. Rallies organized by pro-Communist groups have been this is only the first draft, there are believes that instead of having the on Thursday to get their reaction, held across the former Soviet Union. bound to be discrepancies and in- administration decide on the hours, and to begin reviewing the hand- consistencies. they J should be voted on by the book for possible changes. While rica - Paul Simon played to a nearly empty house major complaints students — the ones who have to the process may foe difficult at first, ica on Sunday, Jan. 12. The concert tour was backed with the handbook have to do with live with them. Kennedy believes it will get easier African government and leading black groups, after the issues of alcohol and visiting One issue to receive a lot of with time. "I think we'll get better he cultural boycott Several militant black organizatk hours in the dormitories. The latter attention has been that of alcohol at it" he said. 1 ting the tour, because they believed the cultural boyc topic is the biggest among fresh- on campus. The punishment for vc held until a black government was in place. Russia ~ Mikhail S; Gorbachev, former Soviet president, encour- Internships pay off with cash aged Russia to give Boris Yeltsin * s economic reforms a chance, as 0 experience which complements and he began his first day of work as a private citizen. Gorbachev said Hanrisburg, PA — Today's job exactly how to do the work. ] A t market is Competitive with a capi- Shoprider, the marketing assign- enhances their academic classroom that it was too early to judge Yeltsin's reforms. He also said he I believed that further reforms would be necessary. 'm&. tal C. When they hire, employers ment was 'my' project and my participation." % JL look not only for good grades, but employer gave me the opportunity Application for the State Work- NATIONAL: also job experience. i to develop my own ideas from t h e Study Program is easy. For eligi- « But, how do you get experience ground floor through the finished bility requirements, applications and Washington D.C. - President Bush will be delivering the new if n o one will give you a chance? product" more information about SWSP, federal budget later this month, and will attempt to resolve the bitter State' Work-Study Program L |SWSP employer, Mrs. Patricia contact PHEAA State Work-Study battle over health care reforms. Leading Democrats want to force all (SWSP) is a good way to get ca- R. Schaufler, Vice-president of Infra- Program staff at (717) 257-2550 businesses to offer health care to their employees. Small business reer-related? experience and earn Red Scanning Services, Inc. said, or contact the Financial Aid owners are protesting that they cannot afford it Members of the money to help pay for school costs "Students are provided with an Administrator at vour school. White House believe they can solve the problem more cheaply by at the same time. opportunity to obtain hands-on field taxing the affluent Americans and elderly who already have good The program has a job bank of coverage.' * i ? employers looking for talented stu- dents who want to work in their fields of study. Last year, 8,000 California - William Lester Suff, 41, was charged on Tuesday thing about this is that a student can SWSP jobs were available; 2,200 with two of 19 murders police believe were committed by a serial By Angela M. Camp get immediate help, \' said John D. IdllSr or killers. A county worker, Suff was paroled after nearly 10 students worked and earned nearly Merciad News Editor $4 million. Coleman, director o f the Academic years in prison for the death of his infant daughter. Suff is under Success Center. SWSP students, employers and investigation for the other 17 killings. There is no longer a Writing Signing up for a tutor consists colleges praise the program. Robert Center in the basement of Old Main. 4 B. Interfeld, a senior at the Univer- of looking at the bulletin board Ohio - In downtown Cincinnati, beggars have been targeted by But now, students have access to outside of the center and selecting sity o f Pennsylvania, was an SWSP businesses and residents, and are now getting hassled by churches. the Academic Success Center. an open time slot in whatever sub- student employee at Shoprider. He The churches are afraid that panhandlers will affect their atten- Students now are capable of ac- ject you choose, including writing says, "SWSP provided me with dance. One church has an off-duty police officer stand guard while quiring tutors in a matter of hours, and math. To acquire a tutor in experience that I otherwise wouldn't others just urge parishioners hot to hand out money. rather than days or weeks due to biology, foreign l a n g u a g e s and other have had. When I had a j o b before, the recent overhaul of the former courses, a list of available tutors is North Dakota - John Thompson,* 18, underwent surgery in someone was always telling me Writing Center Program. "The best provided, and is also posted on the Minneapolis to reattach his arms, which were torn off in (farm bulletin board. accident Following the accident, Thompson used a pencil clenched If students are seeking tutors in lp. The doctors are hoping he will regain the use of his arms, but they don't believe that his hands will Pro-life cause marches on subjects that are not listed on the be of use. bulletin board, a sheet is posted The speaker, Steve Friend, will where they may sign up for 'Study The "PeopleForLife," an Erie be speaking on a pro-life issue and LOCAL pro-life group, is sponsoring a pro- Skills Tutoring.' This type of tu- will explain what average citizens toring is more effective in helping life march on Saturday, Jan. 18 at can do to further the pro-life cause. The Erie School District has been awarded a $248,000 state grant t o 11:30 a.m. students to ^ improve grades, not Friend will be$ opposing Arlan only for the present but in tha long help out teen-age parents* The program is designed to keep teen-age The march will start at Cauley Spector in tha upcoming Senate run. parents in school so they graduate, and to help them to get jobs. Hall, which is located at 217 East race. • "The main thing that I want to More employees will be added to the program. These employees 4th SL, and will proceed through Pro-life marches have been done will work with the students to help them get their children into day downtown Erie and end in Perry convey is that making use of these since the 1973 case of Roe vs. services can start a student on re- care, and to provide transportation for the students $and their Square. Everyone will join outside Wade. It was this.case in which children. ? ally getting things straight," said the hall foitthe March and Motor- abortion was first legalized. The cade for life. Coleman. "It will help a good stu| annual march in Washington D.C. Veronica Jones, accused of stabbing her wheelchair-bound boy- There will be an Ecumenical dent get better, and help a strug- will take place on Wednesday, Jan! gling student on the road to sue* friend to death, was found guilty. Jones, 20, was convicted of Prayer Breakfast starting at 9 ajn. 22 this year. The Erie march tradi- voluntary manslaughter for the crime occurring on April 10,1991. at the Cauley Auditorium. Break- cess." - tionally is scheduled one week prior On Thursday afternoons, Aca- Michelle Hawk Kelley, Jones' defense lawyer, said that the guide- fast will be followed by a speaker, to the march in Washington D.C. line sentence is 18 to 24 months in prison. - and the price for the breakfast is demic Success forums are held from For more information, call Mary 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on a variety of $5. ; Falk at 825-4M9 subjects. j * •••»'•*» RMw ••»•••» -..,... . - mi « » « * **•'* .2 * * JANUARY 16,1992 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

Basketball fan praises aver The Editor's Edge: Dear Editor: backseat, hardly playing at all. campus realizes just how close this Through it all, he fought hard, never senior is to his goal. Many people I am, and have been an avid saying a word. I n the end, he scored would like to sec this senior be able By Karen McGuire basketball fan for the last four years almost as many points as he did his to achieve this goal; however, just Editor-in-Chief J at Mercy h u r s t I have seen coaches freshman year, even though he like the past years, he has to suffer come and go from the men's bas- played half as much. He also made more humility on the sidelines. How How much is your diploma ketball team J have seen good things, a school record, making eight three- many more times does he have to worth to you? The Middle States yet I have seen many injustices, pointers in one game. Somehow prove himself?-By pushing him- Steering Committee, directed by too. I have kept these observations this record has been forgotten. In self in the past, he was)able to the Commission on Higher Edu- to myself; however, I feel it is my the last issue of the Merciad, it said achieve the points he has. I just feel cation, could decide whether or time to speak outz a new school record had been made it would be a real shame for Mer- not your diploma is worth any- I would like to speak out about recently by a men's basketball playercyhurs t to see a talented basketball thing at all | an observation I have made about a who had made eight three-pointers player not achieve his goal-to break The college is up for reac- particular basketball player. He in a game. Correction. *It"!should 1000 points. This senior is only creditation from t h e Middle States started out his freshman year scor- have said he tied a school record! around 130 points away from Steering Committee. What does it mean? Well, Mercyhurst is in the ing over 300 points, which made Now in his senior year, this achieving his goal. One thousand process of a comprehensive self-study to identify the needs of the him leading scorer for that year. basketball player is close to a g o a l - points is a goal not many players college. The results of this study will be sent in the form of a The following two years he had a a goal he was able to achieve in have the chance to obtain in a bas- document to Middle States where the committee will evaluate it and true test in humility. The leading high school and has made for himself ketball career. The real question is, then make an on-campus visit in the Spring, t scorer of the year before took a in college. However, n o one on this will he have the chance to do it? I What happens if Mercyhurst doesn't receive accreditation? truly hope he will haVe the chance The institution would not be nationally recognized as a college of to prove himself, yet once again! liberal arts.' Therefore, students attending school here would not receive federal aid. Also, credits earned here would not transfer to an accredited college or university. Perhaps, the most important effect (at least to me, anyway) is that the diploma that we're all Signed, striving so hard to earn would not be worth a whole Hot So, Kim Kaputa receiving accreditation is pretty .important Are we going to be reaccredited this Spring? Yes, most likely. Then why all the hype? Well, the whole self-study that is going on will effect the future of this institution. It will be used to identify Professors what needs the college has and how those needs can be met The information for the study was based on alumni and student surveys, and faculty input The study covers items such as student commend life, academic life, athletics, and the library facilities. Each area is divided into three basic areas: historical perspective (where we were ten years ago); where we are now; and plans and recommendations effort! i fix1 the future, t ^ The document is very lengthy. When I first took a look at it, I Dear Editor: thought, "There's no way I'm gonna be able to get through all of this." But, once I got going,! found some pretty interesting stuff. We are writing to congratulate From the alumni survey, 77 percent of die graduates indicated Cass Shimek and the Mercyhurst a high level of satisfaction with their education. Only two percent Community for stheir work on rated it below average or poor. f I F The Merciad Christmas on Campus. So often The new liberal studies curriculum was also reviewed. As a young people are seen as uncon- result, a list of eight recommendations woe made. From this list, I ^ Mercyhurst College's First Class newspaper cerned with the world outside of found three of the suggestions to be particularly interesting. One as rated by the Associated Collegiate Press their lives. However, after witness- suggested that a new requirement be added to the liberal studies Vol. 65 No. 11 January 16,1992 ing the students as they shared the core, making all students complete a minimum of two writing Karen McGuire Editor-in-Chiefl day with the children, we are proud intensive courses each year. Kevin McHugh * Senior Editoi to be associated with them and the v A review of syllabi revealed that in about half of the courses, no Angela M. Camp «News Editor Mercyhurst Community. ' formal writing assignments are made. Those courses that do require Jule Gardner Features Editor writing assignments, rarely exceed a total of ten pages. And, less John Furlong Photo Editor Copy Editor Signed, ^ ? than ten percent of the courses require extensive research papers. Holly Fulmer Alice Edwards and Penny Hancs * Another suggestion was to strengthen the math proficiency of Yvonne Maher Advertising Manager Faculty Advisor students. The recommendation is that students be required to take Timothy Moriarty math courses through mandatory placement based on SAT Math MERCIAD STAFF scores and high school courses and grades.

Aaron Macerelli Anne McNelis Chris Fiely ->• The next recommendation that interested me was to increase the Dan McQuillen John Danknich Keith Courson required number of courses for graduation to 43. That would mean Adria Stalsky Grace Bruno Craig Rybczynski THE MERCIAD that students would have to have four courses in two of the three Ed Hess Garth McCurdy Lisa Brown terms each year, up to the senior year. Two additional core require- TriciaKuhar g Suzanne Coneglio Robyn Braunroih ments would be added: Science and Technology and a second Tamara Moriarty £ Katie Johnson Amy Fitzgerald classified ads World Cultures requirement The additional courses would be Todd Palmer Dave McQuillen John Bruno included as part of the regular tuition. Nicole Geraci. Steve Rush Mia Yuricki Boy am I glad I'm graduating! Leon Mumford Michelle Ryan Julie Theiss are a convenient, Joseph Legler:' Glenn Ondick f I think most of those are good ideas, but it's going to make Patty Suk Laura Blabec economical way to it tough on students to meet requirements to graduate. Will the new requirements go into effect any time soon? WeU, according to Dean & b u y or sell textbooks, McQuillen, they many go into effect i n a couple of years. However, advertise your typing the new requirements will not effect the-present students. The change will come with an incoming freshmen class, t i * The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of service or other business. The results of this survey will probably not affect the junior or Mercyhurst College, Box 161.501 B. 38th St, senior class at all. So, why should students care? It's not very often Erie, Pa., 16546. Phone 824-2376 a two-inch classified that students have the opportunity to express their opinion about Material for publication must be submltted"By noon Mercyhurst and have a chance to influence the future direction of on the Monday before publication. the school. After all, the college only goes through accreditation costs only $3.00 once every ten years. £t £ | Jrhe Merciad welcomes' letters to the editor. I otters myqt be signed, Your MSG representative has a rough d r a f t of the study. Also, hut the name can be wlthheM hy request under certain conditions, there are copies of the study on reserve in the library. I recommend Call Maria or Yvonne that each student take time t o cheek it out, and give your represen- tative suggestions or additions to the study. '£ f

The Merciad's editorial opinion is determined ) 824-2376 i Anyone who has questions or concerns is invited to the Senate by the Editorial Board with the Editor holding meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 in the Government Chambers final responsibility. The opinions expressed in of the Student Union. MSO will also be discussing it at its Sundays for information The Merciad are not necessarily those of Jan. 26 meeting. The Merciad, its staff or Mercyhurst College. PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD JANUARY 16,1992 Perspectives The Art of Shredding

By John J. Bruno The Man Who Came to Din- Merciad Staff Columnist On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Mer- The Scholastic Art Awards cy h u r s t Films for Discussion will Show Exhibit will be opening on ner is now playing at the Road- house Theatre. There are shows on "Well, Hey! It's been a while, present Europa Europa at 7 p.m. Sunday, J a n . 39 at 3 p.m. at the The film is based on the memoirs Cummings Gallery in the library. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays eh? W e l l , I missed you, too. Let's at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. The get down to business. of a German Jew who passed him- The exhibit runs until Friday, Feb. self off as an Aryan during World 14, so try to stop in to see it production will continue until The first thing I'd like t o do Sunday, Feb. 2. Admission is $7 is let you know about some of War II. The film w i l l be shown in Zurn Recital Hall and is free to the Anyone interested in a Spring for the general public and $5 for the action you may have missed students and seniors. The theatre is over break. A new and influen- Mercyhurst community. Break trip to Day t o n a Beach, Flor- ida, can call 1-800-854-1234 or located at at 1505 State St on the tial member of the housing staff second floor. Call 459-8215 for for South Briggs was fired. This The Grotto Dining Room will write P.O. Box 910, Daytona Beach, feature a 'Salute to the Flagship FL, 32115 for free information. information and reservations. staff member was allegedly seen by two witnesses * 'terrorizing ' an Niagara' ^meal on Tuesday, Jan. apartment complex on South Briggs with a snow shovel^Hey 21. The menu-will feature sallet, The programming for Sun- The Erie Chamber Orchestra Jamze, thanx for the bottle that you confiscated off this guy. It has Michilimaddnac Stew (a beef stew), day, Jan. 19 on WMCE (88.5) is: 8 will be performing a tribute con- managed to keep us warm on many-a-winter night and on through Johnny Cake and Apple Roly Poly. a.m„ "On Walker Percy"; 8:30 cert to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. many-a-winter day, as well. Peace, brother. t The meal begins at 11:45 a.m. and a.m., "Artistic Visions"; 9 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 17 at SL Patrick's That was about all that you guys and gals missed. I'll bet costs $ 5 . Reservations are required "Can Capitalism be Defended?"; Church, 130 E. 4th SL The per- you're glad you were not here. Just remember now...break is over, and can be made by calling exten- 9:30 a.m., "Rebuilding a Livable formance is at 7:30 p.m. Call 871- and it's time to hit the books. However, what you decide to hit them sion 2565. City, Part ffl". 7755 for further details. with is entirely up to you. Maybe you should try a snow shovel. Just don't tell the Director of Housing about it when you're applying for If you want to go sledding on There is an SAC meeting on There is a volleyball tourna- a residence life staff position at the end of the year. riday, Jan. ^17, don'tfforget that Tuesday, J a n . 21 at 8:15 p.m. in the ment on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the While I'm at it, I'd like to take a moment to remind everyone the shuttles will be leaving from government chambers in the Stu- townhouses. First prize is $120, about those little blue rule books that were handed out in late Baldwin Hall starting at 8:30 p.m. dent Union. second prize is $90 and third prize November or early December(I don't remember how long ago it is J $60. Registration is due at 7 was). • •'* p.m., forms are available at the This is still a legitimate issue to bring up to the members of MSG. Banana Sandwiches by Daniel McQuitten desk in the Student Union. Just because it has been a while since these books were actually thorns twisting in your sides, does not mean it's time to put down Auditions for A Canterbury your guns and accept them. The snowball is just beginning to roll. Feast will take place in the Weber I can't believe that they spent over one million dollars on an Hall Little Theatre on S unday, Jan. ice arena and still haven't put a clock in it Come on, guys. I'm sure 19 and Monday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. you can find a good clock for less than twenty dollars somewhere. both days. The show this year is Nothing fancy. Just a clock. Thank you. Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado. « ^Another thing that I hope everyone will keep in mind is that A prepared song is required in order this is the cold and flu season. Those cough syrups and deconges- to audition. 12 tants that you're continually consuming may have adverse side effects. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should ? I Don't forget the SAC Coffee- discontinue use of your cold medicine: i * house in the Union on Thursday 1. Mild euphoria in class. nights at 9 p.m. f 2. Mild paranoia. T^K'Q 3. Failure to get yourself out of bedQhe sheets wouldn't let^ There is a Student G o v e r n m e n t meeting on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7 4. Delusions of grandeur(you begin acting like a school p.m. in the government chambers. administrator). 5. Hallucinations.^ Anyone interested in attend- i 6. A severe rash. £ you wear* ovee ing Al-Anon meetings can do so on 7. Delusions of having a severe rash.? y A? Tuesday evenings in J C a m p u s 8. Hearing voices. & i ,; yo t/tft nvfioru -Aowcfc Ministry at 7:45 p.m. |N 9. Waking up covered with insects. -% 10. Delusions of hearing voices that keep saying "you're •fo T crmm ' ou V ^ covered in insects because they're attracted to your severe . rash."T % i » ! $ You'll all probably live through it though...Who knows, you The World of Snafu by Steve Rush might like i t The word for today is *4 l o c u s t p l a g u e . ' ' t> Gift *©«.pi AfcoVJT m$ fctivfe \SoT KT IV& i fosloW W U .

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All girls Interested In competing for the title matt send a recent snapshot, brief Catherine Weber biography, address, and phone number to: Miss PenneyIMMJO USA* TVlTlOM 8iPhiladelphia and for may have been dark at times, but that's the way things were back the Manila Festival where he has then. directed over SO productions. For 9. The Hard Way- This action/comedy, starring Micheal J, Fox f\ nine consecutive productions, Clark won international praise of Wag- and James Woods, didn't get a lot of press, but it was one of the Maggie s relationship with the local funnier movies of 1991. Woods and Fox meshed very well together. ner's *' Der Ring Des Nibelungen" By Anne L. McNelis and his "Siegfried" direction in newspaperman, Bert Jefferson, There were also several false endings that made The Hard Way Arts and Entertainment Editor played by Dennis A. J Dressier. even better. Barcelona, Spain. Frank Coll ura will be conducting Whiteside attempts to distract Bert From the moment you take your from Maggie by having * another The Magic Flute. Collura is Di- 8. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country- I've seen all of seat at the Roadhouse Theatre, the woman, Lorraine Sheldon, played the movies in the Star Trek series, and I can say that they saved the rector of Instrumental Ensembles mood is set for the performance of by Tina Corraine, trying to get his best for last The last voyage of the original crew of the Enterprise at Mercyhurst | George S. Kaufman and Moss Hat's attention. had a good balance between comedy and action with a little mystery fin The Magic Flute, the two production, T h e Man Who Came Thespian backfires, though, main characters are Tamino and thrown in.*~ * ^ to Dinner. because Maggie figures it out and Pamina, who must struggle with 7. Little Man Tate- This movie showed that child prodigies I The comedy, directed by Scott retaliates * by planning to distract the forces o f good and evil, light McClelland, takes place in the Ohio don?t have it as easy as some people think. Jodie Foster's directorial and darkness as they pursue their Lorraine from B e r t It becomes clear debut was a great finish toa banner year for her. home of the Stanleys in 1939.Their that Maggie has learned from the , dinner guest, famous radio person- best because her trick is .one that • 6. The Naked Gun 21/2: The Smell of Fear- Without a doubt, ality Sheridan Whiteside, falls on Whiteside might have used him- the most hilarious movie I have seen in a long time. The plot may NEED EXTRA CASH? their front steps, injuring his hip. self: M i have been ridiculous,] but all of the sight; gags and jokes far s. Because of his injury, he is forced The show begins when White- outweighed this little flaw. I don't know when I've ever laughed so to stay with the Stanleys until he side finally emerges from the li- hard. * heals. v brary to set up shop in the living Because the stage at the Raod- room. From the moment his ador- 5. City Slickers- Another funny movie, but in a different sort of f house is not curtained, you are able ing friends and fans learn this, chaos way.'Seeing Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby, and Daniel Stern as to see the Stanleys' living room, ensues. Many of Whiteside's fa- cowboys was worth the price of admission. Their camaraderie was where a l l of the action takes place, mous friends call or visit, and very believable, and made the Him even better. before the show even begins. As Whiteside does a great deal of call- 4. Cape Fear- In any other year but 1991, this would have been you wait for the start of the show, ing himself , more than $750 on the the best thriller of the year. I know it's a cliche, but I was literally Become a Plasma Donor you also hear typical m u s i c of the Stanleys' phone bill He gener- on the edge of my seat for the entire movie. Robert De Niro's Max Earn $25 a Week era playing in die background. ously offers to deduct this from the Cady was the vilest villian of the year. * Plus Bonuses k The Roadhouse's production sum of $150,000 that he is suing Call for Details of the classic show is well done. the Stanleys for. 3. Boyz N The Hood- At first, I really didn't think I would like There are many excellent perform* Other n o t a b l e performances are this movie. Boyz turned out to be the year's boldest film, a stunning 454-0070 ances in the show, most notably grven by Tina Corraine, Larry Evans portrait of urban black life in Los Angeles filled w i t h truth- and that of Ben Agresti, who play s the and Joe Giacobello as some of hope.! | role of Sheridan Whiteside. White- Whiteside's globe-trotting friends J 2. Terminator 2: Judgement Day- The only word that came to side is a pompous, self-centered, Ruth Andrews is also very con- my mind after I saw this was, WOW! As action films g o , T2 may domineering man who will do vincing as Mr. Stanley's psychotic have been the best of all time. T2 also featured the most incredible everything within his power in order sister. ^ ~ 111 West 9th St. Erie, PA 16501 special effects I have ever seen. Say what you will about Arnold, but to get his own way. This includes The work done behind the scenes he made the cold and machine-like Terminator almost human. T2 Male and Female Donors Needed y interfering in the love life of his in lighting, ^ set * design and con- '*.. iF.D.A. Approved secretary, Maggie Cutler, excel- struction and sound also should be is one of the few sequels that is better than its predecessor. lently played by Kim Ma, so that mentioned. The crews have done a And my number one movie for 1991 (I'm starting to feel like Bring in this ad for an she will not marry and leave him. wonderful job backstage to ensure David Letterman)... £ additional $5.00 Bonus Whiteside plots to destroy that everything goes smoothly onstage. d. Silence of the Lambs- A very disturbing, but excellent, The show runs until Sunday, movie. I could find nothingfbad about*Silence. Jodie Foster's Feb. 2 with shows Thursdays, Fri- portrayal of FBI Agent Clarice Starling was brave and exploratory. ?ome and join us at the lock-in on Jan. 25 where we days, & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Her desperate need to know pushes the film forward. Anthony wiU discuss friendship a n d how it has effected our lives. Sundays at 3 p.m. The cost is $7 for Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter showed me that there is truly a fine It will take place in Sullivan Hall from 8 p . m . to 1 lajn. adults and $5 for students and senior line between genius and and madness. I think it is a safe bet that citizens on Thursdays and Sun- Sunday morning. There will be food, fun, moyies, and I Silence will be nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award. l Call the Roadhouse at 459- Well, there you have it, my Top 10 filmsfor 1 9 9 1 . While 1991 sxciting talks. To find out more contact: Joe at 824 2834, 8215 to make reservations. had it'sshareof good movies, 1992promisestobe even better. With aul at 824 2888 and Sharon of Valerie at 824 2964 or If you're tired of going to the all of the sequels coming out this summer, I predict thatl992 will be movies all the time, give The Mail the biggest box office year ever. I end my column with the most stop by the Campus Ministry office. The cost is only $1J ^^ for a veryenjoyable night so'please hurry because there is Who f a m e to Dinner a chance. used movie catch phrase of 1991, hasta la vista, baby. It's worth the cost and just as enter-* united space. So bring your stories, laughter and most of all your friends. taimn• • g as any movie. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD JANUARY 16,1992

wmmmmmm \Hurst i b e c o m e s family tradition Soon enough, my sister, Col- come sooner. By Suzanne Coneglio leen, was choosing a college. She By the time it was my turn to Merciad Staff Reporter had looked at other colleges, but decide on "a college, I knew I was " there was just something about going to Mercyhurst It wasn't as Choosing a college is a tough Mercyhurst that couldn't be found though I had to, but because I wanted decision to make. It entails Ki anywhere else," says Colleen. It to. I felt the people were willing to ing | colleges, filling out applica- was also at this time my sister Patty help and the atmosphere was very tions and anxiously waiting for the enrolled here as a junior and my friendly. acceptance letter. This process brother Bob as a senior. Although | ?Vm glad I chose Mercyhurst - i t involves patience and often times Bob and Patty came as transfers, has given me some of the best can be exhausting. they'both agree that "memories memories of my life. Now I know For me, this experience wasn't from Mercyhurst will always re- why my brother and sisters liked ft .as traumatic as it i s for most kids. main vivid, and I only wish I had so much.* Suzanne Coneglio and her Mercyhurst family Being the second youngest of six children from Sagamore Hills, Ohio, ? I'had witnessed my brother j and Student remembers King character sisters attending college and had an By Tammy Tate thing is happening in our world. day beginning the third Monday in preachings of this wonderful man. idea of what i t was like. It w a s said Merciad Contributing Writer All of us must learn to live together January, 1986. However, Dr. King's He said many times, "Let no man to be ' 'lots of hard work, but the in peace and love or we will even- birthday has been a Pennsylvania drag you so low as to hate." I feel best years of a person's life." During the August 28, 1963 tually destroy one another.' * I th ink state holiday since 1979. as if everyone should live by these My family became acquainted March on Washington, D.C., Dr. these words have valuable mean- As a young African-American, words and help keep his dream with Mercy h u r s t from the Arm- Martin Luther King told his listen- ing in our society today. I have grown and learned from t h e alive. I sure am! strongs, also from S a g a m o r e Hills. ers: • *... I have a dream that one day A Nobel Peace Prize winner, Kevin and Dave Armstrong attended this nation will rise up and live out King asked not to be remembered Mercy h u r s t , and so my parents woe the meaning of its creed: We hold for his awards, but for his charac- Ads interested in learning more about these truths to be self-evident, that ter. 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I'll give you a hint It is from closely related positions. address of past employers, your All Majors Should Apply * All Majors Accepted a brief summary of one's educa- A poor example of an objec- duties, your title, your major ac- tion, work experience and career tive is, "To obtain a challenging complishments and the dates of For Directions and Application Positions Available in the Erie aspirations, combined with personal position that*uses my education your employment area. Call: (201) 408-5558 data. You may also want to add and creativity.' * On the other hand, List your activities or special rimes Call our Erie office at: t some activities/interests, honors a good objective may read, "To skills, making sure to show interest and awards to this summary. 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up there with the top players in the Hoopsters country. "Like Noreen," said Sansom, "I believe we are now one of the By Liam Barron powerhouses of the nation. The Merciad Staff Reporter reasons for this are fairly simple. Wm The standard of the players recruited Thef Lakers, funder first year has improved year after y e a $ aAd Morse have reached secondly, the two coaches, Trevor thef h a l f - w a y mark in thef season Warren and Rich Hartis, are first with a much improved record of & class." I The Hurst has been busy lately, 4 * It's their passion for the game and has just completed four games Noreen Herlihy Veronica Sansom that rubs off on the players, and gives us the feeling that we defi- ous shoL The ability of the team to shoot By Richard Shelton nitely are one of the best " f J 4«T> ee-pointers secured a95-82 win Mcrciad Staff Reporter I ve been lucky to have played Mercy h urst has indeed become over Pitt-Bradford Wednesday Jan. on a very strong team with an, aforce to be reckoned with, but can 8. The Lakers made a team record excellent team spirit,** she said. it last in the future? "I see no |Jamie Houston! 12 three-pointers in die game with At the end of a long, hard sea- "Right from the first day I came reason why not," said Herlihy. "If guards Brian Paige andfTony De- McCraken added 10 off the bench. son, two of Mercy h u r s t ' s women here, to the day I finished, the atti- the team keeps up the same work Jesus doing most of the damage. In the consolation game on soccer players emerged with a giant tude of the players around me has ethic, and the g right p l a y e r s are Paige led the team with 28 points, Saturday, die Lakers I edged St pat on the back. Striker Veronica been superb.*' ? brought in, then we'll definitely ' * V e r o n i c a and I have been lucky whileftwo transfer students have Thomas Aquinas 76-74. The Hurst Sansom and midfielder Noreen win a national championship." J, Wffi& brought a new excitement to the let a 63-50 lead slip, until Terry Herlihy were both named to the to have been picked for this pres- The 1991-92 Mercyhurst MAC Centeif w i t h their accuracy All-American team. tigious award, but we're the first to Men's Soccer team was not with- W^W&^>- admit i t was the rest o f the team that from deep, and the team i s at last With 12 seconds remaining; J a m i e 'It's a fitting reward for the out its own awards. Liam Barron, Houston ted t h e l L a k e r s with 24 got us there." i beginning to produce g XvX-Xv graduating seniors, and may partly John Shanahan and Rich Shelton points, folbwed by Paige with 14 make up for the disappointment of F Indeed, Sansom is no stranger were voted to the All Mid-Atlantic winning sequence snapped at thd and McCrackeniw to success. For the past two years, •-• v- •. narrowly missing out on a national First Team. Mercyhurst posted mote Hw Lakers had not achieved* IUP Hobday Tournament ^^ . * J J ^ . M ^ * she has been the leading scorer in r W championship. players on the First Team than any Wins i n a season since the Div. II Women's Poll. Last weekend, by the Lancers of L o n g - :i:::w< Herlihy, a sportsmedicine ma- other team in its region. Barron 5?:; -ss&iS year alone, she "banged in" 24 §:•:• College. The Hurst went down jor, and a native of Cork, Ireland, was also voted to the Mid-Atlantic sass y managed latum the pro- came to Mercy h u r s t after spending goals and finished with a total o f 56 Scholar First Team. Another soc- ThefHurst was once agaiij l e a d b j i gram aroun(L|Wi games re- two years at Massasoit Commu- points. That great achievement cer scholar, Joe Devoy, made the placed her number one in the final sophomore guard Brian P a i g e whet training, a J | W nity C o l l e g e in Boston. She quickly Mid-Atlantic Third Team. K-S?&; imm rankings o f ' 'most valuable player.'' scored |23 points, while tTrent be easily attainable. I became a firm favorite with both • ^ •TT^Vj the players and fans alike with her It's that knack of scoring goals fine dribbling skills and thunder- at the right time that has placed her Barnett enhances hockeyWogram By Tricia Kuhar scheduling and overall maintenance Merciad Staff Reporter of the rink. Commenting on the new Ice Center, Barnett said, "The new What more could the hockey rink is great From the money it Cash College team ask for than a new home facil- cost to make it, it seems like the ity in which to play? The only pos- college got every penny's worth. sible remaining request would be a It is bright, colorful, and the guys Over 3 Million Students will Qualify role model like Craig Barnett, new finally feel like they have a home." For 'College ^Grants Scholarships assistant varsity coach, head junior Barnett would like to remain at varsity coach and operations man- Mercyhurst for as long as he can. ager of the Ice Center, * He expressed his content by say- • Learn the quickest & easiest ways you can win both Originally from Oakville, On- ing, "It is a great environment scholarships and financial aid awards. *" tario, a suburb of Toronto, Barnett including everyone from the stu- • Leam how to improve your chances for a Pell Grant. played under a two year contract Craig Barnett dents to the faculty and right u p to • Leam how to increase the amount of your Guaranteed Student with the New York Rangers. Dur- a time. He is happy with the team's Dr. Garvey. They have been warm Loan. ing part o f this time, he was sent to definite improvement the last five and their welcoming has been very t» • Learn how much money you are eligible to receive so you can play for the Erie Panthers. While games and credits their work ethic nice. choose the schools that best suit your true financial need. with the Panthers, he was voted in practice. +. He went on to say, "Most of second-team All Star in the ECHL Coach Barnett also feels that he all, j u s t being able to work with the in 1989/90 and was chosen Panther must get the most o u t o f e v e r y single bunch of guy s and coach Gotkin is copy of For more information and a MVP. J|f M •# -f*M person on the team. He believes that going to be a feather in my cap for Prior to his pro days, Barnett their biggest goal to obtain is for all years to come, t attended Pittsburgh State ^ on an four lines to play the best that they Coach Gotkin expressed his Ways Stretch Your academic and athletic scholarship. can. I 'Basically, we dress four lines approval of Barnett's performance Here he started as goaltcnder all a game. If only two of those lines* by saying,! 'Craig is a wonderful ScholarshipChances! four years including his sophomore are playing well, I don't care what guy and great hockey person who year, during which he led his team hockey team you are, you're not knows the game w e l l When I hired ill out and mail the attached coupon TODAY! to the NCAA Div.;Ill champion- going to go far," he said. him, I felt the only thing the pro- ship. This same year, fie also earned As JV coach, he believes the gram was really missing was a r»fiWW*^ mmim******* MVP of both the EC A C and NCAA commitment o f this year's JV team good assistant! coach. I think he Send for FR information tournaments. He graduated an hon- is more serious than last year be- filled the void:J t.t ors student with a major in market- cause of the access to the rink. T h e Gotkin also added, "He is an ing and a minor in Canadian studies. JV team is used as a developmen- excellent assistant coach and good Name It was then that he became ac- tal team that helps injured players friend." * 'Jj&jkim 4 1 quainted with coach Rick Gotkin get back into the game and to bring Varsity member and team tri- Address and was made aware of the coach- JV players up to varsity. captain, Tom DeCoteau added his ing position. Being familiar w i t h the Barnett also points out that the * • * _ State sentiments by saying, * 'Barney is a Erie area and 'having played in the JV team adds competition1! to all real easygoing guy and has to be Phone ( same league as Mercyhurst while in positions on the varsity team. This one of the best dressed coaches in college, he decided to pursue the in turn pushes the members to play J Mail Coupon To: Scholarships Unlimited theECAC." «k i r P.O. BOX 3332 job. better and gives the JV players J Erie, PA 16508-0332 As junior varsity coach, Barnett something to work for, hopes to get the team back to win- i As operations manager of the>l ©SU 1992 ning ways by taking it one game at Ice Center. Barnett handles all ice 1

*.>«»' * • • • 4 i ( »4 4 4*11 ft '» - * * Xtot PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD JANUARY 16,1992 Spjojrjtjs Bur f o o t wins EC A C honors leers on jcourse for EC A C playoffs j hamton back on November 19,1989. didn't want it to happen again. We By Garth McCurdy Burfcot's 13 point weekend earned all buckled down." Unlike that last Merciad Staff Writer him the EC AC Player of the Week playoff game, the Lakers held on honors. by a three goal margin. Winch set the g o a l scoring pace Keen, who had been struggling As thctjsarfiboni finished pre* on Saturday by getting a hat trick, through the first half of the season, paring the ice for the beginning of and adding two assists versus Elmira scored twice and assisted on three Saturday afternoon's game in Craig MacDonald score^__d twice_ other goals Sunday"It was a good Hobart, the Lakers were preparing feeling,'' he said. "We had a good for the beginning of a very impor- against Hobart; Tom DeCoteau and Shaun Cyr had one goal each to week of practice, and we were ready tant weekend. J for the games. I think we also felt A season of h i t t i n g e n d l e s s goal round up the day's scorers. On Sunday, Mercy h u r s t found the pressure to win some games." posts, and one goal losses placed After being split up earlier in some pressure on the green and itself back at the site where it lost last season's heartbreaking playoff the season, the Burfoot, Keen and blue as they f h i t the ice against Tom DeCoteau line was reunited a Hobart and Elmira. A split or a pair game in double overtime. Memo- ries of the dimly lit arena were few games ago, and struck for a of losses could have put the leers total of 2 4 points over the weekend. 4 behind the playoff 8-ball with little vivid and the Lakers were deter- mined not to let it happen again. "We began playing well together control over which way the cue A But things were a little too similar at the right t i m e , " added Keen. ball would hit them next for comfort The Lakers once again * Penalties once again made things Instead, Mercy h u r s t buried the broke out to an early lead ,only to interesting. Against Elmira, when biscuit 18 times on its way to its the Lakers were short handed, the first back-to-back wins of this year's find Elmira nudging closer at the Teresa Szumigala scores two of her 18 points end of 40 minutes of play. Recall-; Soaring Eagles scored five times, campaign, beating Hobart 8-2, and Photo by Kevin McHugh ing Sunday's contest, Winch said, but under the same circumstances, against the Bono. Elmira t h e following afternoon 10- 4 Mercy h u r s t scored four goals. 7. /\," 'When it was 5-2, we knew it i 3 wasn't over yet When it was 9-5 Burfoot, Keen, Rob Madia \ and . Scott Burfoot led the offense Trevor Hunt did the honors when with a goal and three assists in the after two periods, ^we knew we Edinboro edges Hurst couldn't quit Elmira could score a Mercy h u r s t was penalized, and Tom first game, and an impressive nine DeCoteau and Craig MacDonald so it shows that we have improved. points (four goals, five assists), lot of goals in a couple of min- By Chris Fiely i utes." scored while the Lakers enjoyed Staying in the game was a big plus equaling Troy Winch's Laker rec- Merciad Sports Writer for us.. The, team, as a whole, is Sharinglthe same flashbacks, the man advantage. ord for most points in a game, in The importance of last week- shooting well, and playing hard." the second game. Winch had six Mick Keen said, "We had last year Teresa Szumigala led the Lady in the back of our minds, and we end's contests was obvious and the goals and three assists against Bing- Lakers know they can't afford to The Mercyhurst Lady Lakers Lakers with 18 points. {Becky lose too many more games if they ba'iketball team lost to the Edinboro Schmidt had 12 points. Szumigala Intramural Basketball Schedule want to make the playoffs. Glanc- Fighting Scots, in a closely fought and Schmidt led in rebounds, with ing at the remaining games of the match-up by a score of 54-49 at the 18 and 13, respectively. MAC this past Tuesday night Thursday Jan The Best Team vs Bomb Squad 8 p.m. regular season, Mercy h u r s t * finds The Lady Lakers stand at 9-5 on ' 'We had some easy shots, but the season.|Before the game, the Rec 1 : itself i n a position to control i t s own playoff picture. they could not Call through theM. I Lakers beat Thiel, this past Satur- Not vs The Force 8 p.m. Rec 2 said Head Coach Paul Demyanovich. day, by a score of 93-54. The Lak- McCauley Men vs Staff 8 p.m. MAC CHALK TALK: "For the most part, we shut down ers were also victorious over the Season Favorites vs 3 Peat 8:40 p.m. Rec 1 the Scots, as we wanted to do. We Pitt-Bradford, beating the Panthers Last Call vs The Big Five 8:40 p.m! Rec 2 Overall record: 6-11 wanted to keep them under 70, which 97-45 on Jan. 8. - \ 1 Bloody K-Marcs vs Ziggy's 8:40 p j a MAC ECAC record: 5-7 $ we accomplished. We really don't The Lady Lakers take on Run and Gun vs Electric Cool-Aid 9:20 Future games: Jan. 17,7:30pm |j have anything to be ashamed of." Pitt-Johnstown this this Saturday, p.m. Rec 1 * and Jan. 18,2 p.m., both games Captain Cheryl Tomczak said, Jan. 18. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. at the Soccer S t a r s vs Globetrotters 9:20 p . m . Rec at Lake Forest College, Lake For- "We were beat at the *Boro by 30, Mercyhurst Athletic Center. 2 r I |& t i | est, Illinois. D.O.A. vs Brewsers 9.-20 p.m. MAC

Monday Jan. 20 All Stars vs Lynch Mob 8:00 p.m. Rec 1 JV hockey improves McCauley Men vs Ziggy's 8:00 p . m . Rec 2 Mercy h u r s t Student By Craig Ry b c z y n s k i * Last Call vs Staff 8:00 p.m. MAC f Skating Times at the Merciad Staff Reporter Bloody K-Mares vs Run and Gun 8:40 Rec Ice Center

The Hood vs Not 8:40 p.m. Rec 2 Monday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Mercyhurst JV Hockey Team improved its record to 2-2 by D.O.A. vs The Bomb Squad 8:40 p.m. Wednesday 6 p . m . t o 9 p . m defeating the Cleveland Junior MAC J I ;•> j ^ I : Friday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Brewsers vs The Force 9:20 p.m. Rec 1 Barons, 11 to 2 on Dec. 19. Saturday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Triple Threat vs 3 Peat 9:20 p.m. MAC Mercyhurst opened the season Sunday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a 6-5 loss to the Oakville Ontario J r . Blades at the Brie Civic Tuesday Jan. 21 The Hood vs The Best Team 8 p.m. Rec 1 For further information con- Center. In their; first away game, burgh Junior Stars. However, they I D.O.A. vs Season Favorites 8 p.m. Rec 2 the Lakers won 12-3 over the Pitts- dropped their opener at the Mer- 4 Staff vs Ziggy ' s 8 p.m. MAC [ tact C o a c h Gotkin at 824-2542 cyhurst Ice Center 7-6 to the St. 3 Peat vs The Bomb Squad 8:40 p.m. RE Catherine's Ontario Junior Falcons. Electric Cool-Aid vs Lynch Mob 8:40 p.m. SAC Volleyball Tournament The play of goalie Rich ^^^•IE WW.^ Rec 2 * ' has led to both Laker victories. His AH Stars vs McCauley Men 8:40 p.m. MAC play has since led to his promotion gBy; Five vs Bloody K-Mares 9:20 p.m. Rec 1 Saturday IStKi Januar to Varsity. Coach Craig Barnett iBrewsers vs Not 9:20 p.m. MAC* & said Gobbatto is one of the key ingredients to their success. The Prize Money: $120 First Place other players that make up the team's Intramural Soccer Schedule $90lSecon4JPlace nucleus are Dan Larmer, Brian Vail, (All Gaines Held in the Rec. Center) I&50 Tk$d Place Kelly Gilchrist and Rayn Murphy. Both Larmer and Murphy have also been called up to Varsity Wednesday Jan. IS Strikers vs Brewsers 8 p.m. Tournament starts at|l Ham, Refreshments served Coach Rick Gotkin. 1 Skippy's vs Supreme Pudenda's 8:40 p.m. applications n|us|befretunied to| The JV Lakers' next game t Team Corona vs McCauley Force 9:20 p.n the|S A O O F F I C E upstairs in the unionlby played at the Mercyhurst Thursday Jan. 23 Supreme Pudenda's vs Waterboys 8 p.n 7|00|Hn Friday I7th&ai|uary i iter against the Pittsburgh J Stars on Sundav. Jan. 19. Want-To-Be's vs The Sailors 8:40 am. Any Qucfies Call Nick Roberts #29 J9