VOLUME 59, NUMBER 19 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27,1986 Donnie Iris and !the Cruisers rockiCampusiCenter crowd. Flash! There they were - Don- began his famous "Agnes and Louie" nie Iris and the Cruisers. While certain story. The tale varies from concert to band members chose Jackets and ties concert, but somehow sounds better for their performance, Iris opted for w every time. The moral of the story was more casual attire. He*appearedon that* lrlsris|"/io wimp" and won't stage in an oversized white shirt, jeans, tolerate being "Injured in the Game of penny loafers and! of course, his Love." • ! : . trademark -- black-rimmed glasses. Guitarist and Mercyhurst student, The band opened with one of their Marty Lee, shined for his fellow oldies, "Agnes.* From the very beginn- classmates with a blistering guitar ing, the concert set an energetic pace. solo lead into "Love is Like a Rock." The audience realized that the per- Audience participation peaked during formers were going to give them their this Cruiser hit as Iris provoked the au- money's worth of t music for the dience to perform their own rendition? evening. 5^3- j $£ B The Campus Center crowd, which, A few songs into the concert, Iris according to the Cruisers' manager,
Marty Lee (I) and Donnie Iris rap to Donnie Iris' emotion-charged perfor- • 'The Rapper." 'W W ** \ mance rocked the Campus Center. At 8 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 22, the crowd numbered 708, wouldn't let the band In the Campus Center was becoming quit. They called the band back for an restless with anticipation. The MSG encore with whistles and shouts. Iris Special Projects concert was schedul and the Cruisers obliged with "Ah, ed to begin. # -91 Leah" and "The Rapper." * Finally, at 8:05, the lights flicked out Special Projects Committee one-by-one. The opening band for the Chairperson Pat Callahan expressed evening, Erie's local hard-rockers, Fric- the satisfaction everyone felt. "We tion appeared ^on stage. Through the didn't break even, but the concert was dry Ice fog, they got the crowd ready a total success. The crowd was for the main attraction. They played old energetic and well-behaved. It was standbys like, "Midnight I Go Punk" unbelievable the way the whole thing and their latest song, "Love Drive." Enthusiastic students gather around the stage for the Cruisers' concert pulled together," he concluded. * At 8:45 Friction left the stage and left the audience eager for Oonnie Iris and the Cruisers to fill the Campus At MSG Center with energetic tunes. After the 20 minute Intermission the lights again flicked off, this time Concert totals announced signaling what the crowd had come 5 for. Whoops and yells rose from the students voice concerns By Susan Marcy housing arrangements. The cost for Idea. A motion was made for the Resi- the bus ride will be $129. . dent Committee to look at this possi- College Senate Total receipts and tickets sales from A vote was taken to determine if ble issue of discrimination. C advises against the Donnie Iris and the Cuisers and MSG representatives felt that chang- The MSG Executive Officers remind- Friction concert were announced at ing grades from numerical values to ed the reps that letters of intent for Fraternities last Sunday night's MSG meeting. letters would be beneficial to the col- next year's MSG officer positions are Although $7,489.48 was spent for the lege. A majority of the representatives due in the MSG office by 3:00 p.m. on The College "Senate voted not to Special Project last weekend and a opposed the idea after speculating on March 3.1 g* recommend the establishment of total of $5,358 was netted, the deficit how much the change would cost The next MSG meeting will be held social fraternities on the Mercyhurst was covered by the Special Projects Mercyhurst. '1- f on March 23. It will take place at 7:30 in campus to the college adminstration. budget. Acording to committee chair- Another vote was taken to see how 114 Zurn. < 3 ? The 10-7 final vote, with three man Pat Callahan, 708 tickets were jthe representatives felt about the abstentions, came after lengthy debate sold, in the estimation of the band's fraternity and sorority issue which Is by the college senators and interested manager. The slight deficit was facing the College Senate. Seven students. * covered by the Speiai Projects Com- representatives were against the issue, The Senate vote represents an ad- mittee budget. "We'd like to thank j four were for it and five representatives visory opinion to the college everyone who helped. The operation abstained from voting. Commented INSIDE administration. i 3 was great," commented Callahan. Armstrong, "I think^we should give Iris Senate Presdent, Dr. Lew Lutton MSG President David Armstrong re- them a chance although personally, I noted that this issue showed increas- quested that $200 be taken from the don't feel that fraternities or sororities ing student support. The fraternity Special Projects budget and given to will work on the Mercyhurst campus. A Interview p. 3 issue was one of the rare questions the band Friction for loses which were A concerned student claimed that that failed in committee and yet made incurred at Saturday night's concert. Housing Director Phyllis Aiello made a Letters % p.§«4 its way to the Senate body. ^ §| This request was approved by the MSG statement recently in which she said EL Also, the body approved the recogni- representatives. that no males will be allowed to live in Bulletin Board....p.jj7 tion of Egan honor students at gradua- All hotel accomodations for Florida the townhouses next year. A discus- tion by specific academic garb, i.e. are filled but there is still room on the sion was initiated and most of the Basketball..! ;p. 8 distinction hoods and honor cords. bus for students who have made other representatives were opposed to the PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 27,1986 * Curriculum restructure discussed c By Jackie Rzomp departments. Because the additional 'The only Intention Is to in- The current curriculum re- courses will leave room for ap- itiate discussion among quires students to fulfill eight proximately eight electives, a students," said Dave Robin- foundation core courses, four wide concern of students was son, president of the distribution core courses, and the elimination of double ma- Philosophy Minors Club. On two senior core seminars. On jors, no flexibility to declare Feb. 20 the Philosophy Minors average, major requirements minors in certain cases, and hosted an open forum to are fifteen courses, leaving difficulty making up dropped discuss proposed curriculum students with approximately or failed courses. changes, rhe gathering was eleven electives. Many Said Dr. Garvey, "The once the only student-provoked students choose to fill the popular trend of the elective meeting In recent history to electives with a double major curriculum is a tnational center on academics.' or a minor, l k disaster" * In attendance at the forum The proposal to restructure When asked if the changes were Mercyhurst President Dr. the curriculum is a major part were somewhat paternalistic Student callers Phonathon dollars. Garvey, Dr. Joseph Filinowicz, of an institution-wide self- in that they guide students through their education, Dr. Garvey answered, "Former Phonathon efforts students,. not only of Mer- cyhurst, but throughout the nation have complained that prove successful they did not receive liberal educations. Fourteen courses As of Tuesday, the sixth an- which Gertainly helps out," does not constitute a'liberal nual Mercyhursti College said Bukowski. Last year the arts education." Phonathon was still $2,747 Phonathon had 1,033 donors Students seemed concern short of the Alumni Relations at the end of the calling ed that an increase in quantity office's goal of $40,000 with will not necessarily increase one more evening of calling. period. Concerned students listen to the discussion at the forum. quality. Dr. Garvey Director of Alumni Rela- Reaching the goal this year, professor of philosophy, Mr. analysis. The analysis, entitled wholeheartedly agreed with tions office and coordinator James Ozzello, professor of Project 90, also Includes pro- this point, remarking that, of the Phonathon Gary Bukowski felt, was harder than economics, and a handful of posals for a faculty develop- "Liberal in education means Bukowski was confident that last year. "We had less people concerned students. ** | ment program, departmental breadth, not depth." Thus, the their goal would be reached by in the hopper going into the Because students are self-evaluations, and a original proposal which was the Phonathon's conclusion. Phonathon than last year. A lot bound by the contract under freshman support program. presented to faculty In the fall "What has been most en- of people that would have con which they enter the school, If Project 90 goes through semester and called for-nine- couraging is that we have got- tributed to ?the Phonathon curriculum changes will not all channels and is finally ap- teen core courses was revised ten a lot of new donors, 20 have already given because of have a direct impact upon proved by the Board of to seventeen. Approval of the mnro than last year so far, our Intensified efforts," con- everyone. However, students Trustees, the curriculum will changes was postponed so cluded Bukowski. present at the forum voiced include seventeen core that faculty could offer ideas Cold weather and changing mon symptoms are ?a|fever, concern that the reputation of courses. The foundation core to upgrade certain courses. temperaturesjare breeders of headache^sore 1 throat and their college follows them into jyould^ be^cpmprised^of | The fundamental question cold and flu ^ s e a s o n. The Mer- severe g bodyjs&ches.l Sister which «Mrecte<*-the forum wa» classes emphasizing- wrttlngr menos taRihg asp r u n and pressed was the concern that research, mathematics, "Would you enter Mercyhurst perienceihQ an oulbreak~of the knowing the curriculum?" fl
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Iris was "up" for Saturday finger on the appeal the band Donnie Iris, late-30s, low- night's concert. "We usually has-for an audience or the key and graying at the temples play our best in front of col- diverse age group the band at- of his curly black hair, was lege crowds.. There's tracts. Typical of Donnie Iris relaxed as he drank his second something about college kids. and* the Cruisers concerts, cup of coffee and kidded with Saturday's show had a broad the young children of some of age group in attendance. the band members. Iris describes the Cruisers' Iris talked briefly about the "We usually play style of music as "a powerful band's beginning when he, our best in front of kind of pop, rock and roll." Mark Avsec and Marty Lee left The band has their sixth the Cleveland-based band, college crowds. album due out in April or May. Wild Cherry to form Donnie There's something They didn't piay any new Iris and the Cruisers in*1980. about college kids. material at the Mercy h u r s t The current members of the show because most of their By Naomi Romanchok band have only been together When you step out on new material Is still in the wasn't ready. They began boo- a year or so., . - the stage they 're works. ing at us. That was the first Rook and roll Is a strange He explains that initially the Saturday night's show was time a crowd wasn't ready for world divided Into two very dif- Cruisers were an opening ready to rock." the band's first gig in a week. us to play," laughs Iris. } ferent parts. One| is loose, band for such acts as Hall and Since they've been in produc- Even with some Top 40 suc- easy-going and the other Oates, Loverboy, Ted Nugent tion, they haven't had much cesses and national notoriety, physical and hard-rocking. and Nazareth. The lead singer When you step out on stage, time for live performances and Donnie Iris doesn't feel that he Before the MSG sponsored feels that Donnie Iris and the they're ready to rock." He con- they are concentrating more and the band have "made it." concert on Saturday night, Cruisers worked surprisingly tinued, "• When we hit the on the studio material. "We just play for the music," As' one of the 'most he states. Perhaps the band's memorable concerts, Iris cites only real symbol of recogni- a show in which they opened tion is Donnie Iris's trademark WMCY heads for the Big A p p l e for Nazareth in St. Louis. "'We and ever-present black- went out and the audience just rimmed glasses. By Matthew J. Clark and the first time that the con- this program. Everyone is vention will be held in New equal there," he emphasized. Both staff and managemnt York City. The previous two The program director also of WMCY, Mercy h u r s t ' s radio conventions were In added that the convention is station are headed to New Washington D.C. * _ helpful in encouraging more York City^for the • Inter- ' While in New York, the Mer- record companies to send collegiateBroadcasting cyhurst- broadcasters will at- matQrja^sucr^aSj.jecQid System Convention. The IBS is tend seminars where profes- albums and music information a nationwide organization of sionals share their insights in- to the college radio station. * college broadcast stations. to the world of commercial £ Curcio explained that he According to WMCY ad- broadcasting. "Listening to doesn't expect anyone who at- visor, Steve Curcio, the Feb. what they have to say is impor- tends the convention to sit 27- Mar. 2 convention is "real- tant, but meeting new people back and relax once they get w ly a focal point for students to and sharing interesting ideas back home to the radio sta- get together and exchange is just as important to the con- tion. "I expect people to bring ideas." Not only will there be vention experience," added back what they learn to students at the convention, Curcio. c WMCY," he said^ but representatives of various One of the students who "The IBS Convention Is not record companies, as well as a will reap the benefits of good only a reward but a motivation multitude of professional work is WMCY program direc- to keep going and keep im- broadcasters will be in tor, Gary Laurnoff, who will be proving and add something to attendance. making his second con- the college," concluded Donnie Iris and the Cruisers energized the crowd at Saturday's MSG "We go to learn what other secutive convention. Curcio. ffe Special Projects concert -4 stations are doing, to learn "Last year, I met many good what we're doing right, and to people there and I really en- r i get ideas as to how we can im- Joyed myself," said Laurnoff. i prove," said Curcio. 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OFF^C Thanks for rock-n-roll the ^S^ ECORD? TH concert By David qArmstrong, MSG And of course the MSG of- President * ficers, along with the help of SAC deserve the highest ^KT Saturday night, Donnie Iris praise for contributing their and and the Cruisers rocked the time tp a J smooth running Campus Center thanks to activity. j£ lk some hardworking individuals. It- Is always regrettable to the students At this time, MSG would like mention the lack of 'student to sincerely thank and con- support for an activity of this Saturday night was fun. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers gratulate Special Projects stature. Even as late as Friday put on an energetic, entertaining show. Chairman Pat Callahan for during check cashing hours, organizing the appearance of a students were asking, "What The people who worked on organizing it did a fan- top name band on campus. concert?" The Erie paper car- one of its own, Marty Lee - lead tasic Job. Most of the planning and execution took Also, I would like to point out ried numerous articles on the guitarist of the Cruisers, and place in less than a month. lt^ was evident that the fantastic job done by the event as did The Merciad infor- "Hurst students, to the Cam- everything was taken care of. "yei'ow shirts" in keeping ming people about the con- pus Center. We can only hope security and setting up for the cert. Posters can still be seen those wild students present at show. Especially, our deepest all over campus, so there the concert made him proud Sadly, the concert did not turn a profit for MSG. It by should have been no reason no means "lost" money; MSG was able to pay all the thanks to Mike Vincent, John as well. Widecan, Bubba Borom, Brian for ignorance of the event. Again, thanks and • con- bills Incurred from the concert. However, future^pro- Demigny, Mike Good, Dave This time MSG covered all the gratulations to all those who jects of this kind are at stake. The past two Special Pro- Sawicki and to always faithful bases in order to have a suc- made Mercyhurst first class in jects have raised the question as to whether Mer- Gary Rail for their cessful turnout from the stu- the world of show business. dent body. Bases like a cyhurst College can actually pull off a major entertain- unbelieveable effort after the concert to load up the massive minimal cost ($5), plenty of •"Off the Record" is an in- ment event. The question is not in the organization, but amount of equipment. advertising, a top name per- dependent contribution of the in student support. former and an on-campus loca- Mercyhurst Student Govern- tion, yet the student support ment. The MSG ^Executive It is so easy to sit back and criticize anything, but it Letter! should have been better. I Committee is solely responsi- takes courage to get involved and actually do For you students who did ble for its content. "Off the something. Organizations like student government or Chairperson \ go, I am sure you enjoyed the Record" appears on Jthe the student newspaper cannot read students' minds excellent performance of Don- Editorial Page because It nor can every action they do please every student. But questions proposed nie Iris and the Cruisers. MSG reflects, the opinions and took special pride in bringing beliefs of the elected officers. they should,, at frleast, jexpeqt , some i.student housing changes^ reinforcement. ' Dear Editor, A This letter is in regard to the £ *EC uz£ THAT ycovi Such student service organizations are in place to housing change proposed for fifOiSHCD ALL Y*U& Wd£K serve the students. But the key word is students. There next year. The college plans to CAPiy,t*trr x WISH yw wflutb must be a sense of feedback or student reaction to ac- turn the townhouses into an •SftP I»SIW
Althletic trainer sees sports as "microcosm" of society By Maria Malone distress. I learned that the and athletic directors. This this may consider the prepara- "the chance" to be the benefits in athletic training ex- sports world in which trainers tion sport gives people to be a Four years ago I came to ist in the satisfaction of taking humanist within the capitalist Mercyhurst College to dance are a part is not separate from valuable asset. And I must system. He is given the free cars of^human life. I learned the world in which it exists, agree that many valuable ap- ; under the direction of about cultural differences and ticket to value a person's well- Lawrence Jones. I was a deter- but is a microcosm that plications are possible. But being, over achievement and prejudices -- I learned about reflects the values of the world from my point of view, many of mined teenager trying to r winning: If he wishes, he can people. 4$. $£ around it. 4 these values are those that promote respect for the satiate my need to dance.and Yes, I had the ultimate learn about everything I could pervade the social and human body and the lesson in human nature. political structures and individual. t get my hands on. i s Because of this well learned culminate separations In the It is with that idea in mind, But soon I became extreme- lesson, I wish not to write human species through "us ly homesick for the company that the athletic trainer may about specifics In athletic and them thinking". exist in a predominately of my brothers and male training but rather, I'd like to friends at home. I wasn't used They also allow people to capitalistic system promoting take a step backwards and choose monetary advance- ameliorative values which are ^to the high concentration of look at athletic training in a pfemales around me. In all ment over amelioration. These of great social significance. If more global way. t * types of activities can result In respect promoted by the truth, they were driving me When one steps back and unsurmountable abuses from trainer is internalized by the crazy. w >* * looks at the complete picture steroid usage to war. athlete and taken with him on- With my interest in of athletic training and exactly These seem to be the values to the playing field, there muscles,' bones and bodies how it fits into our social that may rise us to heights of would be a reduction §of and a need to affiliate with structure, one automatically great achievement, but In war, abuses in the athletic circle. men, I soon joined forces with j notices that there is more these may be the tools of our And perhaps, more tea friend of mine in playing | significance in the training ultimate destruction ^ ameliorative values In this tiny trainer for the football team than the evaluation and ' These words about the mlcrooosm may be transform- (this was before the sports rehabilitation of athletically in- social structure of sport may ed to more global issues con- medicine department was flicted injuries. There is also seem harsh, but must be cerning world unity, life and formed). ± fit f | more involved in athletic train- Maria Malone acknowledged if one is to war. Much to the dismay of my ing than the patching up of the In the sports world, understand the significance of For many of you, this may dance director and friends, "Rockys" and "Rambos" that Americans, beginning in the athletic trainer. f all seem very far-fetched, but and with the skepticism of my pervade the athletic circle so childhood are taught to com- The athletic trainer works for myself I like looking at the family, before I knew It, I was that they may continue to fight pete and t o actively participate within this system and deals athletic-trainer in this perspec- on my way to studying the in the American "Moral War". in a group. They are taught the with the manifested abuses tive because It appears to me | "art" of athletic training. Yes, there is more to values of loyalty to their com- everyday. But within this as glimpses of hope*for the Why should a girl want to be athletic training than dealing rades ancQearrLaloncLwit^a- system, hecloes ru>t solejv. erpetuation_ o L 2 l h e ^ * h u m an j an athletic trainer? I'm sure with the "thrill of victory and dividualism and the impor- associate himself 1 with 'the race? ***! 1 $ I the reasons vary with the in- the agony of defeat"^ (Please tance of achievement and Steelers or the Browns, but dividual person but for myself, excuse the cliches. They seem winning. i5E§* % with the individuals that make Maria Malone Is a senior, I wasn't there to date the foot- to be unavoidable when speak- The teaching of these up those teams. He deals with sports medicine major and ball team nor was I there to ing about any sports related values of sport prepares them promoting 'the psychological dance minor, from Con- fight for women's equality. event). s * ffe for life, war, and survival in a and physical well-being of the nellsville, Pa. She is currently Such thoughts never invaded I You may be asking yourself, individual within the system. In the process of applying to my mind nor motivated my ac- capitalistic society. |"What more could there be?" Now many of you reading Perhaps, Ironically, he has podiatry schools. tions. I was simply there to "How is athletic training learn and nothing more. And socially significant?" To be learn I did. able tot answer these ques- 5 I learned about muscles, tions one must understand bones, and injuries. I learned j how athletic training fits into MereyhowtCollege about the structure of the the total picture.* sports world and the values Athletic ^trainers are as that pervade it. I learned how much a part of the sports Catholic Men to help someone in physical j world as coaches,'*athletes. Talk ATTENTION Priesthood jPlease note thepoll i YOU | , t t Wed., March 26 (submissions due Wed A Quiet Time Away. . .For Talking, Wondering, "Finding Out. |March!9! You and 30 Other Men. . . Who have Some Questions. Join The St. Mark College Seminary Community. . . Thurs.| April 3 • ApriHFool's Edition We'll try to provide Some Answers! Thurs4 April 10 schedule Special Weekend Friday Evening through Sunday Noon COLLEGE LIVE-IN March 7,8,9,1986 If there*--- -SM^S- CALL OR WRITE Fr. Larry Speice tThej Merc i a d Vocation Director BoIl29orExtJ376 (814) 452-3610 ext. 256 429 East Grandview, Erie, PA 16504 J PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 27,1986 Mercyhurst gets a professional Nothing sacred By Brian Sheridan mitted a blooper by both an- j Today we are asking ft he nouncing that they won the musical question "Has anyone election, even before a single kick out iof the art o f K a r a t e in the Philippines seen the vote has been counted. By Julie Cherico the ISKF program and in order the ISKF program and now, he T.V. program "Bloopers and Marcos, at first, was wor- to graduate, one must put is. licensed to instruct, ex- Practical Jokes?",If they had , ried. So he was happy when a forth three years of hard work, Karate,; the very word amine, and judge karate they might have noticed that supporter went around buying flashes mental pictures of mentally and physically. events. Overall, his greatest the recent election between votes for him. When asked by Chuck Norris or Bruce Lee The purpose of the ISKF, is achievement from the ISKF is reporters about this man, Mar- whirling like a multi-weaponed President Ferdinand Marcos to receive official instructor that he became the tenth and Corazon Aquino was just a cos said, "It was just his hob- dervish as he disables six or status from the JKA. When the American to pass this by. A tradition in this country." r training is completed and if all segment of the program. Last seven bad guys. , ^ ^ program. week they tricked Ricky Marcos had a big laugh when According to John Lichacz, papers are approved by the in- Karate contains three Schroder, so this week-they he found out that the man was the major reason for learning struction committee of the elements: the KIHON; basic none other that Dick" Clark, JKA in Tokyo, then -the are pulling a fast one on a karate is to develop an in- punch, strike, block, and kick, world leader. host of the "Bloopers" show, dividual's self-confidence. graduate will receive a "Cer- the KATA; a pre-arranged se- tificate of Associative Instruc- The whole gag was set up in disguise. However, students of martial quence of basic techniques, by Marco's good buddy, Presi- Finally in desperation, Mar- arts also gain discipline, torship". This Is a great ac- and the KUMITE; the applica- complishment for any karate dent Reagan who has been cos seized all the votes and dedication, and determination tion of Basics and KATA with known to have a pretty good had his Parliament 'count to persevere, for a long-term instructor. T>^£ an opponent, it also involves sense of humor. Remember them. He could not believe a goal. X t r T sparring with an opponent. his one-liners about how trees man with the campaign slogan ; Lichacz, a 1978 Business A round patch, consisting of add to pollution or that nuclear "Capitalism corrupts, ^Ab- Administration graduate from a circle within a circle and a missiles launched from a sub- solute capitalism corrupts not Mercyhurst, began a karate tiger within the second, marine can be recalled? And all that much," could not be club here in September 1982. smaller circle, symbolizes who will ever forget that jovial liked. That's when Clark, and Since then, classes have been karate. The patch isn't big, but folk tale he spun at the Ed McMahon, told him the held every term on Mondays, it contains many meanings. Presldental Debates about joke and everyone got a case 6:30-7:30 p.m. for intermediate Lichacz explains that the driving down the California of the giggles. and advanced classes. roundness of the patch sym- coast? The guy's a regular Jan The totals came out to be The karate club is offered bolizes the world as round. Murray. J Marcos with 10,807,197 jjto mainly to the Mercyhurst Com- The first! large circle means ^ So Reagan baits Marcos by Aquino's 9,291,716. Marcos munity.'Many faculty there^ls no beginning and no forcing him to have elections got 53.8 percent of the vote. members and students are in- end to karate. This means you in his country for the first time Aquino didn't feel so- bad volved, as well as Special start as a white belt and travel in a decade. He even sends | though because* she still Education students, for whom round the^circl^^to a black down a-team»ot senators*to4M»r&caieved _ karate helps to develop coor- rc> hurst Karate instructor belt. When the black belt is keep Marcos from catching on of votes than Walter Mon dlnatlon and confidence. John Lichacz. reached, this only means you to the gag. got in the 1984 Presidental The »karate club at Mer- The subjects studied in the have mastered the fundamen- These are supposed to be election. The joke though cyhurst .teaches the fun- ISKF are broken down into tal principles of karate, and free elections but'-since ^Mar- came out even better ithan damentals of karate. Everyone three categories: technical now, you actually begin to cos owns all the guns, and we Clark had planned. Marcos in the class participates and knowledge and skill, academic learn it. have military bases on the won the election but Aquino non-contact karate is taught. It subjects from managing and The two circles are balanc- Islands, he thinks it will be an was sworn into office and is a "one-on-one" sport, main- officiating competitive sports ed with a positive side and a easy win. Also in his favorjs kicked him out of the country. ly a competition against to kinesiology, and organiza- dark side. The positive side of the fact that his opponent is a Now he has to go live in a con- yourself. tional management. karate is when the student woman in a country where do with Richard Nixon, Idi The four parts of karate 'As a former -student, uses the skill for excercise, ERA still stands for Earned Amin and ^ Baby Doc" which are taught at Mer- Lichacz feels that the program teaching, or self-defense. Run Average. The people were Duvalier. This whole episode cyhurst include: methods of helps the student develop a However, the dark side of just required to choose bet- should be aired soon on defense, physical education, good academic background karate Is when'the skill Is ween the evil of two lessers. NBC's "Bloopers and Prac- some of the sporting aspects through the mental discipline mastered just so to start fights Now this is where the tical Jokes." At least, I hope it of karate, and characteristic of karate. Along with this or cause trouble and act "Bloopers and Practical Joke" will because if this type of development; which involves Lichacz stated, "The greatest "tough" in front of others. crew comes* into the pro- election is taken seriously, the self-confidence, discipline, pa- benefit of the ISKF, Is gaining The last symbol of the patch ceedings. They get hundreds practical joke was on us. tience, c o n t r o l l i n g the temper, the ability to have physical and is the Chinese Tiger. Its of thousands of Hollywood ex- respect, and self-esteem. m mental control." significance shows the tras to dress up like peasants Cindy Anthony^ a freshman FSj During his three years in fierceness and the constant and go down to the polls to Pizza Trivia at Mercyhurst, has been prac- ISKF, Lichacz wrote 42 awareness of the person. vote for Marcos but all using ticing karate for five years in academic papers, attended Karate involves the the same address of a small The answer to the last her hometown. She has earn- three two-week summer physical, mental, and emo- run-down shack. Boy-oh-boy, pizza trivia question was ed her first-degree black belt camps; the last one at Valley tional actions in order to think now doesn't Marcos look Indiana University. Mike from the Kriegisch Martial Forge, and he graduated with and perform quickly. However, foolish because the Philip- Arts Studio in St. Mary's, Pa. his third-degree* black belt, one doesn't need certain pines people all voted for Moorehead was the "I think that Mercyhurst has which is a requirement. 1 characteristics to succeed In Aquino. Things get even fun- winner of the pizza trivia. a good program," Anthony In January 1986, Lichacz the Martial Arts. Karate is a nier when the candidates corn- stated. was informed that he passed skill that anyone can master. "This club," said Lichacz, "provides an opportunity for Need a ride? Have a car? Mercyhurst students to par- ticipate In extra-curricular ac- Share travel expenses and tivities." , There Is an instructor train- boredom with a companion. ing program which Lichacz at- tended, called the Interna- t Get rides and give tional Shotokan Karate Federation, or also called, the rides with Campus "hornet's nest". TMVJ8KF is Ministry's Travel an affiliat e of the Japan Karate Association, which is the Board, located largest, nongovernmental across the hall karate organization in the world. There are five locations from 211 Main. in the United States that offer Lichacz instructing a group of students in the fine art or karate. FEBRUARY 27,1986 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 Wind Ensemble and Brass Fundraiser ment with either of the above Choir L « recruiters see the Career Ser- vices Office, 204 Main. All in- The Erie County En- terested students must have a The . Mercyhurst College vironmental Coalition will hold completed Senior Credential Wind Ensemble and Brass a wine and cheese fundraiser File in order to interview. Choir, under the direction of on Apr. 6 at the Bel-Aire Hotel. Robert Dolwick, will perform A $10 ticket entitles you to the Art Show; In Zurn Recital Hall on Tue., afternoon's festivities in Mar. 4 at 8 p.m. All of the Mer- eluding a slide presentation cyhurst College community Is and also for the drawing of an There will be an opening welcome. 3F . art work. Raffle tickets may be reception to view works by bought for $1 only for the print senior artimajors Cindy Fer- drawing. See Richard Kubiak raro, Gary Laurnoff and Rena in 121 Preston or ext. 345 for Financial Aid Workshop Zicarelli on Sunday, March 23 more information or tickets. from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Cumm- ings Gallery. The show will run 'Library Hours For Exam from March 23 through April 2. There will be a financial aid workshop for students and Week i * * I 2 * parents on Sun., Mar. 2 from Teach Abroad 1-4 p.m. The shop will take place in Zurn Recital Hall. For The library will be open until midnight on Wed., Mar. 5 and The Foreign and Domestic more informatlon^call Thur., Mar. 6 so that students 825-0202/ • Teachers Organization needs Mercyhurst College will be performing the play "The Miss Firecracker may have a place to study for teachers to fill vacancies in all Contest" through Mar. 1. The remaining play dates are Feb. 27,28 and exams. fields from Kindergarden to March 1, Curtain time at the Little Theatre Is 8 pan. College at home and abroad. If Pictured above is Loretta Layer dancing her beauty pageant routine. Madrigal Singers Building Announcement you would like more informa- tion write to The National Teacher's Placement Agency, |_Ihe Madrigal Singers and For those students in- Universal Teachers, Box 5231, Concert Choir, directed by Joe terested in living in an apart- Portland Or. 97208. Chiarelli, will present "Faure's ment building that is fairly Requiem*' featuring. Cheryl quiet-andwhp can't seem.,to Burgard on soprano solo and find a place to suit their needs, Any cTubs or Darryl Lewis on baratohe solo. help may be on the way. If you The concert will take place are interested, please contact organizations Sun., Mar. 2 at 3 p.m. in the Melanie, Karen, or Michelle at Christ the King Chapel. t 825-7973. We have room for ap- who would like proximately twenty-one to publicize people. 3 their events in Slide Lecture Recruiter On Campus thef'Bullelin Fri^ Feb. 28 Steve Gib- Millcreek Mall will be Board" should son, comedy show, will per- showing the following The Erie County Committee I The following recruiters will form in the Back Porch movies: "OUT of Africa", For A Nuclear Freeze will be be on campus the in the com- send news Cafe at 8 p.m. The show is "Down and Out In Beverly presenting a slide lecture en- ing week. Adams Drug Co., Inc. will be here Mar. 4 for all items to The free of charge. Hills", "The Best of titled "Nuclear Winter - Times". ForHtlmes and Ultraviolet Spring: The World business majors and on Mar. 5 Merciad, Box a recruiter from the Palm Sun., Mar.i2 the movie more information call After Nuclear War", on Sat., 868-6152. * || Mar. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Villa Beach County Schools will be 129 by Tuesday "Gremlins" will be shown Maria College Lecture Hall. on campus for all education at noon. in the Zurn Recital Hall at 7 Admission is free majors. To set up an appoint- and 9 p.m. The cost will be Cinema World will be showing the following movies: "Delta Force", EDITOR 4 4 Wed., Mar. 5 ID'S will be "Wild CatsV'The Color Responsible for the weekly publication of the College newspaper, including taken in the Student Union Purple", "Youngblood". staff management and organization, and also editorial decisions. * from 12-3 p.m. The cost will ForHimes and more Infor- Scholarship Awarded be $5. |pjt mation cat i 454-2881. 7 ASSISTANT EDITOR Plaza Cinema % will be Assists editor in all aspects of publication showing the following Laker Basketball The Scholarship Awarded movies: "Murphy's Lady Lakers^ will be Romance", "Quicksilver", * BUSINESS MANAGER * finishing up there 1985-86 "The Hitcher", "My Chauf- Responsible for all advertisements that appear in the newspaper. This in- season on Frl., Feb. 28 vs. feur". For times and more Uticaiin the Campus information call 454-0050. cludes Solicitation, assemblying (putting together) and payment on ac- Center. Tip off time is 7 counts. Salary on a commission basis. p.m. Letters of intent for any of the above positions are due to Box chance to see the Blades in Erie Golden Blade The action this term. 129 by April 14, 1986. Interested students may apply for more Erie Golden Blades will be than one position. \ \ taking on the New York Pool Tournament The If there are any further questions, please contact Naomi Siapshots at the Civic winner of the Pool Tourna- Center on Sun., Mar. 2 at ment which as held In the Romanchok at 825-0376 or Dennis McCarthy (Baldwin 85) 825- 2:30 p.m. All Tickets will be Student Union was Chuck 0264. ** ___ $4.75. This will be the last Hewitt. I PAGE 8 THEMERCIAD FEBRUARY 27,1986 Recordsnow 20-7 Lakers push towards playoffs By R.J. Zonna Moncrieffe wasn't the only Harris with 19 points which one to go to the free throw line tied a career high. Todd Lee The Mercyhurst college in this contest. A total of 68 added 15 markers and Marty mens basketball team Kept foul shots were attempted by Cams netted 10. their playoff hopes alive with a both squads. The Lakers hit on In the 88-81 loss at IUP, Mer- 92-89 win at Central State. The 26-of-36 and Central State con- cyhurst was led by Lee and victory over Central St. came nected on 19-of-32. freshman Mark Davis. Lee after the Lakers fell to IUP, The Marauders opened finished with 25 points, while 88-81. % quickly to take a 21-8 lead in Davis added 19 on a 9 of 11 The 'Hurst now owns a 20-7 the first seven minutes of the shooting chart. t chart. This Is only the second contest. However, the Lakers Cams scored 14 while still time In Mercyhurst history fought back behind the battling the flu. Matt Nesser that the basketball team shooting of sophomore Nate was in double figures with 12. reached the 20 win mark. The Harris to take a 45-44 halftime Nesser," the Rochester "Crazy" Dave Armstrong (I) and Craig Zonna are presented their Lakers 1977-78 edition;finish- lead. Harris carried the 'Hurst Rocket" also dished out 9 Academic All-American Awards during halftime of Mercyhurst- edat26-3.» ( \ tffc with 19 first half points. He assists, which enabled him to Gannon basketball game. $ $ ! Central State dropped to ended with a career-high 25 become the first player in 10-14 with the loss. points for the.game, i Laker history to amass over Record drops to 1-20 Freshman Eari "The Pearl" The game remained close, 200 assists. - 4 Moncrleffe once again was the with the Lakers owning a 90-88 Mercyhurst must how wait hero. It was Moncrieffe's lead with just 15 seconds left. and see if they will qualify for Lady Lakers struggling jumper in the final seconds The Marauder's Dale Bryant the NCAA Division II men's that enabled Mercyhurst 92-90 By Jennifer Conmy Lakers lost to Saint John made one of two free throws basketball championship. The Fisher and Canisius. St. John at the Campus Center-three to cut the Laker lead to one. Lakers are not in a conference weeks ago. f The Mercyhurst College Fisher defeated the Lakers by Moncrieffe was then fouled and must receive one of the 15 women's basketball team a score of 79-30 while Canisius This time Moncrieffe hit with six seconds remaining; at-large bids. In selecting at- dropped three games -last both ends of a one-and-one out scored the Lakers 87-36, he canned both to give the large participants, the Selec- week lowering their record to Gina Torchia was the high with six seconds remaining to 'Hurst a three point lead, I tion Committee looks at won- 1-20 for the year. The Laker's secure win number 20. > scorer of the St. John Fisher Kenney Moss supported lost record, strength of standout for the week was game with 6 points. The schedule, as well as the sophomore Kelly Murphy. Lakers shot 26 percent from avai lability for NCAA Lemoyne defeated the the floor and committed 41 tur- postseason competition. novers during the game. In the % I SCOREBOARD Lakers on Friday night by a score of 87-77. LeMoyne was Canisius game Murphy was MEN'S BASKETBALL fcWOMENjjS BASKETBALL the closest gamqtoLthe weeK^j [again the high scorer with 14 1 ^ M ArAt^V* % i «•#'•• -»u iwi IMTRfcMURAL • Mereyl i u rel * ivi e r c y n UTS i '««^^«^^" •pwW LeMoyne i 87* with 24 points and 9 rebounds. | On a high note for the week Central St, J 90 BASKETBALL Freshman Ann Firman was Laura Kalish was named the Mercyhurst 30 outstanding with 12 points, 13 Mercyhurst "Athlete of the STANDINGS rebounds, and 10 assists. Week" for her playing efforts Mercyhurst 81 St. John Fisher 79 Other Lakers in double figures during the week of Feb. 17-23. were Laura Kalish with 13 Kalish scored 32 points for the IUP 88 Mercyhurst 36 GREEN LEAGUE points and Jeana White with week along with bringing Canisius 87! 10. • Jjj. £ && down 32 rebounds, including a TEAM W L Earlier In the week the career high of 20 in one game. 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