OL 71 NO. 8 Christmas on Campus Spreads Holiday Cheer By Jamz Porzio Center for Women, and Emmaus. Claus will also make an appear- Staff Writer* When the children are dropped ance, distributing presents to the off at Mercyhurst they will be led kids, and if the Erie Police are able On Saturday, Dec. 13, from to the Student Union, where all of to attend, there will be a visit from 12:30to4p.m., the Walker School the events will take place, Koren McGruff the Crime Dog. of Business will run the seventh said. They will be separated into Barry Mc A n d r e w, associate p r o - annua] "Christmas on Campus." groups of four o r fi ve, to be guided fessor of English, will read the This event includes participation through by their group leader, the children's c l a s s i c , *T w a s t h e Night from most of the college commu- volunteer for "buddies." BeforeChristmas" Finally, thanks nity and p r o v i d e s a charity service There are 10 activities for the to the food donation committee, of interactive entertainment for kids this year, Koren added. Each there will be refreshments. underprivileged children from event runs continuously for two A Santa shop will be set u p in the agencies around the area; hours and is set up by a different Union on behalf of the gift com- Rebecca Koren, the representa- club o n campus. Alpha P h i Sigma, mittee. This will provide the chil- tive head of Christmas on Campus HMA,PCMA,EasternWaves,and dren with a gift to give to anyone advocates the participation and Ski Club are providing crafts for they have in mind. The gifts are acknowledgment of this charity the children to participate in. The free of charge, Koren said. event. With* so much of the Criminal Justice Club may have Also participating in the event Mercyhurst community assisting the Erie police arrive to do a dem- will be* volunteer students who in its embellishment, it could only onstration w i t h p o l i c e d o g s . Circle need to aid the community for ser- be a benefit to one's self to make K is providing face painting. The vice hours as part of their their own contribution, she said. Social Work Club is taking pic- course w o r k . They will be doing There i s a h o s t m a d e u p of seven tures of the children to be made miscellaneous j o b s . outstanding committees, each into b u t t o n s . C E C i s holdin g a bean When the day finally comes to a holding an important role in the bag toss and Phi Eta Sigma will close, J17 children will leave ambience of the day including sponsor musical chairs. ^ Mercyhurst campus with a com- decorations, food donations, pub- The events committee has pulled plimentary "reindeer bag in their licity, gifts, events, agency con- together many special characters hand. This is a lunch bag filled tacts, a n d v o l u n t e e r s for*'buddies ? that the children may identify with. with little toys and trinkets as a or leaders for each group of kids. Students will dress up as various souvenir of the occasion. All gifts According to Koren, the agency Di sney c h a r a c t e r s . This year,Cam - are donations from Mercyhurst contact committee was solel y re- pus Minister Michele Garvey students, faculty administration sponsible for providing the chil- sewed the costumes for more than and staff. This was the first year dren a s they m a d e c o n t a c t w i t h the 20 students. that students were actually asked various agencies. The agencies There will also be faculty sing- to help with the accumulation of involved include die Boys & Girls ing at the event to provide the gifts. Other services were made This year, the first prize foi the most beautifully decorated office at Club, the City Mission, the Neigh- perfect Christmas „mood, Koren possible b y MSG as they donated Christmastime went to Stuuent Accounts. Photo: Chris Wloch. bor Art House, YWCA, Mercy said. Rob Causgrove as Santa money for the cause. Library' s New Third Floor Livingston^ Completes Ph.D By Chris Wloch Slated to Open Next Week Editor-in-Chief On Monday, Dec. 8, David ker. The interior of the Walker By Chris Wloch Current periodicals will be placed Livingston, assistant professor of Reading Room was made possible Editor-in-Chief in the Great reading room in We- religious studies, successfully de- by a gift to the college. ber Hall, Strausbaugh said. The fended his doctoral dissertation Mr. Tom Billingsley, dean of After more than six months of third floor will also feature more at Vanderbilt University in administration, said "the new ad- work, the Hammermiil Library computer workstations. Nashville. will open the new third floor be- ditions are worth the wait. It's a lot At 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, an more than we promised.*' Livingston's thesis is entitled fore the beginning of Christmas open house and dedication will be "Social Reconciliation: A Theo- Nine out of the 12 high powered held for the new areas in the break. logical Reconstruction in Ro- computer work s tations on the first Hammermiil Library and dance- "Patrons should be able to a c c e s s se to the Phenomenon of inti- the newly completed areas of the floor are now up and running in Space in Zurn. The event will fea- addition to another 6 terminal s at ture a reception in Weber Hall and mate Violence." It applies the library in the Walker Wing and philosophical work o f F r e n c h J e w - Dr. David Livingston Weber Hall sometime next week,*' the kiosks near the entrance. The a concert at 3 p.m. by the I)' A ngelo computers all feature an on-line Symphony Orchestra conducted ish thinker Emmanuel Levinas as "We were confident that David said Dr. Roy Strausbaugh, dean a lens with which to understand if would complete his doctoral re- of libraries. « J public access catalog (OPAC) by Frank Col Una in the Perform- which allows patrons to search li- ing Arts Center. T h e c o n c e i t is free and when forgiveness is possible quirements within the time frame, The new third floor wing is being in c a s e s of p a r t n e r a n d child abuse. said Dr. Joseph Gower, academic named in honor of Catherine brary holdings, internet r e s o u r c e s , to the college community, but res- and eventually, reference materi- ervations are required. For tickets In a majority of instances, recon- dean." No w h e c a n morelully throw McDonough Walker, wife of ciliation does not appear to be the himself into the life of the col- als in the library's collection. call 2003. ; 1 Mercyhurst trustee Barrett Wal- best alternatives . L i v i n g s ton said. lege. " PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD December 11,1997 W f ¥ » I T_'_r_" fc*J» * •_*_* E.' ' '!•" • * _l_* • »X<%<' H «S«S!
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1 1 • • • ft] t i • * 1998, in the Mercy Heritage Hall. During the last several weeks, [141 * U M»M*"*» » * • • 1 I • - • • t *••••• • * * * *i t • t] Hi*"'» • » * * • • • • • • • * * « » • * « • * • • • • •"• * • • • * * * * - * • * i * *-••***••,**•*••**»#** • * * • * » i » » » • *| | I | In presenting the results of the re- • * I On Monday, Dec. 8; Mercy h u r s t problems of a serious nature have * * 1 i s * • I I * ' I Student* Government held its cent Budget a n d F i n a n c e Commit- developed with regard to the roof • 41
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• fft • * * i t - • * * 4 I f MHI ( *J i 1 * l l M f I 444| I I 1 4 4 a * _ ^ * ^ fc_ J * * 4 • • I * * • * • • 4 • 4 4 4 | | | f M > l l H * |l|lPi| % .4 # 4 * t » 4 * » 4 4 a I :;:• .:;:: •-:;:::::. 14411 »1 4 » # kltlMt 4 |«||> 1 l i \ » * 4 l a 4 ft « * • 4 4^f"T *•*• i |i • I I I * » < I M 1 M • I • » • M • I * • I 444*14 IfA* 44414* • 4 •j| L * * * * « * i % *^i » ftftftd**** j4fcii**-4-* • ^ V » * * *• • » * • • *% g.fcw^ * *****NiffiTiTfli, ilnl i ff i l l ^ J i l T a M W issues which affect students. Sev- According to Segedi, the Free- It was decided that this problem
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1 - m * * 3 *«4<-M iiM«|ll«MMllMtl|«irilM|Ul(l» ' * - fj ^ • - ** 4* 4 I I K I M I M I I 4*4 14 %Mrf * * «• 't'tft't' * * * * * i * * * * aVZ I Billingsley said that the unex- Additionally, Segedi informed dollars, that is when you know you bnng an end to the (hspntes c«:th«WOrld; sla$t majwC^ldWW P«>ttUer;iii **^ *f4*4t*a>ll4*V * I » Iftj * • * 4" 4 I « * » a » 4 • * M M >*< l l | i l > l l « l * l I I I H I M l H * m * » 4 I 1 4 • * • « 4 4 4 * * * v *«ftft*ftftl*»ll«*la>ll*l*44 I M V 4 4 fl]pecte d heavy snowfall caught ev- everyone present that the commit- have a major problem," Director
k * * * ft ^ 1 | . « . . . » . *<*!**• « ft • ft*vft«\ftfta.*a**ft***aft'k**»ft*ftft4fet*4->^^ a • a a 1 i«l i>i «i f taJH 1 ** M H U H I 4 « 4 • • * * * * 4 4*,«#**a* * • a • eryone by surprise and that several tee on the Board of T r u s t e e s which of Residence Life Tyrone Moore Korean War ended i n 1953 opened withatwo day session and is * * 4 ill I I I f H i a***>>t«*-•-*••*--* * * * • • • J»( » l l | l l***•**•* f l « l l • *« • al*#4lftft***4 I I * • B » • • 4) * •l M M l i t i l i i l ft* » # f i •*•»*»»•**• • * a |||i|ll| « • 4 4 1 • aft ^ » « k %-i#*#4**f« 14* • • III I a • * • 4 • *M * * I • V * equipment breakdowns slowed is evaluating college p r e s i d e n t Dr. said. down work./ William P. Garvey, has extended The roofing company provided a "We were overwhelmed this its deadline until the middle of temporary fix. Moore has ad- time, but this is not normally the February 1998. Segedi said that dressed this problem and is cur- Jakob -*t IM >>«rVi - . « a • ' " • • ft • * * • • - a . * . i>^i|ltll|Mi|i>>'il''i-'«lf case," he said. MSG representa- MSG will put together a question- rently working on a solution.JHe
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*j- * . a. 4**il*_ •** * ' •ft 4 a h l 1 • • » * • • w Hlftl kiatlllliai *«* a • a , * . * " • * 4 a a u t ^|IV4|ii#iiffi|||l|||llillilt«IIHI|iii i M 4 * * I » % I J 4 | 4 » • • * * • - ^ * 4** ••*••! Mercy h u r s t ' s new Web Site is }MSG reps also approved a mo- " There comes a point where you Over theilast- de^ade-ithere hftVC!l>e^::W^y:ipro|K>s^ a * 4 * P * 4 * * 1 ^ « 1 1 1 a * • l i f t • • * 1 I * * I * * 1 4 •. a>» a> » • aft * • M I I I M H ti|4iMi«>ni b W n • • * • 1 * * * • • * * * " *#a***.a***.**.»*ft»a*«**ft»»»4« • * * « • - . * r • » 4 1 1 id • • 1 * *«\« #--#**#*» 1 it 4 • * • • a • . - i f f « • ! • 1A1I • . * 4 • a 4 * 4 .4 a • * • * 4 • ft 4 4 ^ * * a • * * 1 j » ivl 144 if«|ili*t|ft*lti » 1 • a • • 1 * * * # a * • J in abouthal f d o n e a n d s h o u l d b e c o m - tion to allocate $ 100 to Christmas must a c c e p t the fact t h a t the entire reducing the tension on the border, and last;year Washingtonliaiid Seoul"' » W l i||l| * . fc « « • * * * * * * a * - 1 i * l * * t t f t v a a * * * * . f i It* • • a • • « * * ft - • * • * H k I • * ft * * * • ai»ftftfl*4>4 • • • • • « * 1 * 1 ft ft r • a. a f t » a a » * * l a * * 4 4
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The money will be used to This major project, if approved, ::-Tfaej)art|cjpant$:|||(^:jiO |«^ . *. * - 4*t , **|**IJ« n*\- *•>*•-< -a * a . ^ # a i > * ** * * 4*?f * * a * 4-*ftft***4*ft4.a ft.*.*****.**. «..**.*««*,«•.*«• * * 4 III been supervised by Mary Daly, purchase supplies to bake cookies would begin *in late spring or political ties between the North's hard^in^cornmunists itod the outside vice president of a c a d e m i c affairs. for the children. early summer so as not to incon- world • * > * 4 * * - 4 * . •a*****4t«B t**4*ft* • * , • • V • * . « aa* i i a * * * * * * I * * * I • * • • • • 1 * * The college is presentl y looking to There is a resident representa- venience any students. The Pentagon and North Korean negotiators agreed to__•_ a* * l * sI e a r c h f o r thejji a - l'i* • a a a 4 a 4 4 * 111 « 4 I fl4*j* *»- ft ft*- I*' * 4 ^ ' *. * • • * 1 • • ft 4 I ftft* I I I -ft» ^> < > M ftW V " ' fi * • * * • • 1 4 4 4 f t I * 4J» * * set up a contract with an outside tive position now open.. Addition- n* of Amencan:*e*Yj<5emen l<)*1!iifeih • • Randy Hilliard fy 4 "ft- **4*ff***» ft ported that $180 has been spent to • * a • * • • •4 ft • a The next meeting for the Commit- before another problem will arise 4 4ft « **•••*• 'MM!*' • * * • * Mfil International News Writer M»4 - * * • a a.»4 t . * f - • - tl 4 repair and sharpen student skates 4*||4 * ' " * * * • •• • >444*a. J>. /ft ft i | • » a . . .4 , tee to Celebrate Women is Mon- with this specific roof." Moore * * * ' » * a i * « « * . i . «*!• In the first official change1 of United States ISJucIear Anns policy since at the ice center. A motion was day, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. ,; said. Ronald Reagan's 1981 declaration]; Presictent Qinton stated riewbbjee--;passe d to allocate roughly $500 to MSG meetings are open to all " We are trying to take a pro- tives for the National Security Gpuncil; December 7. purchase additional ice skates. students. They are held on Mon- active approach to problems that Under the previous policy • the Pentagon vvas to ensure that the Unitid MSG President Kevin Segedi day nights at 8:30 in the Student arise with housing. Rather than States would win a nuclear war* potentially lasting!several weeks -or:! announced t h at t h e student-admi n - Government Chambers, upstairs pouring money into costly main- months. The new goal is. to maintain an arsenal capable of deterring istrator forum which was sched- in the Union. tenance, we feel that it is more nuclear attacks against the Unites States and its allies. cost effective to take control of This policy c h a n ge is part of the American/Russian agreement, which the problem as soon as possible. was signed in Helsinki, Finland, earlier this year, to reduce nuclear Hurst Crew Team Sells Xmas Trees The e n t i r e S tudent Services staffis arsenals of both countries. The U.S. capability has not been weakened as By Neil Norberg working in the best interes.t of the a wide range of possibilities still exist for nuclear defense under national Contributing Writer students," he said. security guidelines. The "triad" strategy which encompasses the use of bombers, submarines and intercontinental ballistic missiles <1CBM) The Mercyhurst Crew team is selling Christmas trees. The sale is part Mercyhurst Community remains part of the U.S. defense doctrine. of the teams fund-raising effort to go to spring training in South Ice Skating Hours Recently. Nuclear weapons reductions have been initiated, but nuclear Carolina. This training is critical to their success in this spring's racing capabilities are still a major part of i n t e r n a t i o n a l defense strategies. In the season for all rowers team members said. It is very important to have revisions of the nuclear policy, the IIS will retain its "first strike" this time on the w a t e r , because Lake Eriecanremain frozen into March, Mon 7:30-9 p.m. capability against states not in good standing with the nuclear non- giving teams from warmer climates a great advantage. Wed 8-9:15 p . m . proliferation treaty and states cooperating with nuclear powers attack- Anyone who is interested in buying a tree should call the Crew office ing the United Slates. 0 or visit the tree lot behind the Rec. Center. Someone will be there Fri 6:15-7:45 p . m . Maintaining nuclear capabilities is imperative due to the nuclear Monday through Fnday, 3 to 9 p.m. The prices are: any tree over 7 feet capabilities of other states. The Clinton Administration stated that is $25. anything under 7fee t will cost you $20. For more information, Sat 3:45-5! 15 p.m. maintaining a strong deterrent is the current defense philosophy of the call Scan fobin at ext 2259. Sunl2:15-l:45p.m. U.S. :!i 1 I' li: 1 1 i I ttf * December 11,1997 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3 --T«T*TWt Mercyhurst^Celebrates Erie Ballet presents The Nutcracker ft tt By Angela Harris andstagedthisholidayclassic.The new poster layouts were distrib- The Glory of Christmas Merciad Writer cast includes Mercyhurst College uted around town. The dancers, By Heather Cvitkovic and Carrie Tappe dancers, apprentices to Erie Ballet including the children, auditioned Merciad Writer Center, said. A&E Editor Theatre, actors from the commu- for their roles in early September The combined choirs, con- nity, and nearly 40 children from and have been eagerl y rehearsing Mercyhurst College presents sisting of music majors, mi- Visions of sugarplums, giant the Lake Erie Ballet school. since. "The Glory of Christmas"on nors and members of the Erie mice, living soldiers, dancing Christina Maria will dance the i « I am really excited and can't Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. community, * accompanied < by a snowflakes and candy are all part role of the Sugar Plum Fairy and wait until the performance. I can't in the, Mary- D'Angelo Per- live orchestra, are under the of this year's production of The Yves de Boulliere, a guest artist wait to see how The Nutcracker forming Arts Center. The con- direction of Rebecca Ryan from 1 Nutcracker, the tuneless story of a from Milwalkee, will dance the has come together. I want to see cert choir consists oft65 sing- the D'Angelo School of Mu- young girl's Christmas dream role of h e r C a v a l i e r . The Erie Phil- our hard work pay off," Sue Tale- ers made up of three smaller sic. The choir will perform about a special land, and a beauti- harmonic will join the Erie Ballet bi, a freshman dancer, said. "Ev- ensembles who come together Bach's Magnificat, Mozart's ful sugar plum fairy, and her Nut- Theatre to make Peter Ilyich eryone has been working so hard for this festive tradition at the Regina Coeli, 'and excerpts cracker prince. Tchaikovsky's magical music and its expected to be great]I f college. -p from Handel's Messiah. The Nutcracker will be presented come alive. With the extraordinary set, the 'This annual Christmas event Tickets for the event are free by the Erie Ballet Theatre Satur- Since this is one of the major majesty of the historic Warner has proven to be extremely for students and President's day, Dec. 13, at 7 p . m . and Sunday, productions of the Erie Ballet T h e - Theatre, and the combination of popular among members of the Card holders and! can> be re- Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Warner atre, this performance is greeted the dancers and the philharmonic, Erie community as well as served at the Box Office or by Theatre in downtown Erie. vvi th great a n t i c i p a t i o n .' B e h i n d the The Nutcracker will be brought to among the students, faculty calling 824-3000. The Box *Chn stina Maria, principal dancer scenes; the dancers and adminis- life. The production is anticipated and friends of the college who Office is located in the rear of and artistic director of Erie Ballet trators have put e x t e n s i ve ti me and to be one of the best yet. perform here," Michael Zum Hall, in the lobby of the Theatre, along with Sharon Filone planning into this ballet For more information about tick- Fuhrman, director of the Mary D'Angelo School of and Sarah Purvis of the Lake Erie New Costumes were made for ets , please call the Warner T h e a t r e D'Angelo Performing Arts Music. Ballet school, re-choreographed most of the roles, and beautiful at452-4857. f i t THE VERVE: Pop Music's Fallen Angels less acoustics while Ashcroft's By Brian Eichstadt reuniting with the Smiths. Usually solution is "I can change . interesting mazeof s t a n d a r d acous- simplistic social commentary tic and pop cliches, the "Rolling Music Reviews a winning combination, the new "The Rolling People" is a track material falls short of precon- preaches "Drugs don't work they which is characteristic of every- People" was a refreshing kick in ceived expectations. Unlike the just make you worse, I '11 see your ?rhe year 1995 was a definitive thing the. Verve used to be: dy- the behind for a band which seems band's sterling debut A Storm in face again" and "There is love if namic Vocal and guitar changes, a to c r a v e c o n f o r m i t y to mainstream time for the British music scene as Heaven, the new album is stripped you want it, don't sound like a territorial mainstays gave way to heavy rolling. guitar lick with sensibility. down without many of the emo- sonnet, my Lord". Overall, most, plenty of creative blasts of sonic Overall, this album is below av- international pop stars. Oasis con- of the songs were so similar in quered America..with its Bea- tional shifts, swells of powerful dissonance,andRichardAshcroffs erage, even a-Verve fan should their d u l l approach they seemed t o tlesque ballads from What's the guitar, or the bitter b a r i t o n e vocals hypnotic build to an emotionally wait to pick this up in the used bin drift by with different efficiency. Story Morning Glory, and Bush that originally made the band wor- draini ngchorus. Throughou tan un- at a local record store. thy of I i stenershi p. Despite its various shortcom- also struck,a sentimental chord ings, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" worldwide with its grunge ap- The "new" sound of the band seems to stress lyrical content and and the "Rolling People" save proach and teen idol status. more standardized songwriting Urban Hymns from becoming a Other British bands, such as rather than dynamic changes. The completely lackluster release. As Blur and Pulp, also garnered huge song Weeping Willow follows the the first release from the album, success i n Europe and non-Ameri- typical blueprint for ballad style "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is defi- can nations with their highly ac- pop with its verse-chorus-verse nitely the crown jewel of the claimed works. The Great Escape song structures, catchy choruses, record. Originally recorded by the and Different Class, respectively. and meandering guitar solos with Rolling Stones, Ashcroft added a Lost among this newfound "Brhvj plenty of crybaby (wan) effects. string orchestra and new lyrics to ish Invasion'' was the breakup of While the classic formula was fol- make the song a current classic. lesser known, but highly influen- lowed t o near perfection, i t seemed Filled with soothing strings and tial artists such as Ride, Slowdive, highly contrived for blatant radio solid rhythmic drumming, the Curve, the Verve, and the highly play (it sounded very similar to Verve lyrically and musically cre- lauded My Bloody Valentine. Oasis) rather than artistic ate an atmospheric tale of manic After a year long hiatus due to Other tracks such as One Day depression. Throughout the track, internal squabbling and typical continue to support the group's a pessimistic philosophy (people British pop arrogance, the Verve shift toward mediocrity. With this |m to work hard to live only to reunited in late 1996 to record their slow burning love ballad, Ashcroft die as slaves to money) about life latest album. Urban Hymns. breaks new ground in futility is explored with skeptical results. Bringing together primary through his use of sappy "Ahs" To meet the reality of this self- songwriter/lead singer Richard and "Ohs" and the- uninspired created negative world, the song Ashcroft with the dynamic guitar plucking of a c o u s t i c guitar c h o r d s. narrates how a person can feel like work of N ick McCabe can be theo- Songs such as Sonnet and Drugs "a million different people from retically compared to Morrissey Don't Work include more point- one day to the next" whose only PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD December 11,4997 ft t t I • a i ••k Vft. v t •* \ ft • ft • % • 4 ft % • A ft ft % ft 1 ft ft »!:> * • I •Sv :^;:; :•<:-: Greater Tuna: Hilarious. Must-See Theater Production By Heather C vitkovic munity parade in and out doing Merciad Writer commercials and public service announcements. We meet Petey Mercy h u r s t College is present- Fisk, played by Adam Davis, dedi- ing a production of Greater Tuna, cated animal acti vist who tries to a comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe find homes for dogs, ducks and Sears and Ed Howard. It runs until snakes, and the]Watkins twins, the 14th and features a number of Siamese twins, played by Jessica Mercy hurst students. Russell and Lindsay Christopher, The play is set in Tuna, Texas, a who happen to be members of the town with a series of eccentricities local KKK chapter and always found in every small town in dress in the white robes. America. The o p e n i n g scene takes Greater Tuna also features Cathy into Tuna's local radio station, SorgerBiickellandLindaGamble, OKKK, where the only two an- twoof E r i e ' s finest a c t r e s s e s , along nouncers are sitting getting ready and an assortment of Mercyhurst to read the news. Aries Struvie, students. It is being directed by played by Ray Fritz, a sophomore Michael Morris, who recently at Mercyhurst, and Thursday joined the staff at Mercyhurst Col- Wheel is, played by Marybeth lege. This production marks the Skoch, a fresher at Mercy h u r s t , are first play that he has directed in the a n n o u n c e r s who d e a l with such Erie in 20 years. topics as funeral visiting, UFO Greater Tuna is a hilarious com- Mercyhurst College students from the cast of Greater Tuna sightings and town gossip in what edy dealing; with small town ,is meant to be a serious light, yet America, especially small towns funny. They are discussed by the one guaranteed to give you a n i g h t 10,11112, and 14 at 8 p.m. and a proves very comical to the audi- in the South. It deals with serious same people who poison dogs with of laughs. matinee at 2 p.m. on the 14th. * Tickets are free to Mercyhurst ence. social issues such as book censor- bitter pills, can't pronounce UFO Performances will be held in the students with ID's and $7 for . Throughout the course of their ship, racism and bigotry. Yet ijt and pay their nephew to run over Taylor Little Theatre on adults. *. . show members of the Tuna com- takes these issues and makes them their dead dog. It's a funny play, Mercyhurst campus on December ti Scream 2" and "Titanic" hit the big screen in m i d s t of holidays By C a r r i e T appe book about the Woodsboro double (DiCaprio). A current-day diving ten day filming of the violent dive editing, and more than $200 mil- A &E Editor murders. Also back from the origi- expedition is sent into the deep into the sea, o n e stuntman b r o k e an lion went into the final product nal '"Scream" are Liev Schreiber seas to recover a very-expensive ankle, another cracked a rib and a which will hit theaters on Dec. 19. Movie producers nation-wide as Cotton! and David Arquette, jewel that supposedl y went under third broke a cheekbone. DiCaprio, who o r i g i n a l ly was very are competing to bring out the big- A.K. A. Dewey, t h e a b s e n t - m i n d e d when the ship sank. 'Titanic*' is a romantic, action- hesitant about starring in the 'Ti- gest and best hits during this holi- deputy of Woodsboro. Despite the enormous costs, packed thrill based on a real-life tanic'* has now received his first day season. In the midst of the "Scream" grossed more than Cameron insisted on building a tragedy. Years of planning, stunt paycheck for more than $1 mil- hype and fuss over the holidays, $103 'million in the box office. full-size r e p l i c a of p a r t o f t h e o n g i - work, special -effects, cutting and lion. movie theaters everywhere will be "Scream 2" is predicted to be such nal Titanic instead of r e l y i n g com- busy too with the release of over a a success that more than $15 mil- pletely on models. He also orga- dozen new movies between now lion has already been spent on pro- nized a deep-sea dive off the coast ' >-v and D e c . 25. T w o m o v i e s predicted motion of the sequel. More than of Nova Scotia in order to capture to reap the benefits are "Scream 2" 3,000 movie theaters nationally videotapes of the original wreck- and the 'Titanic." will debut "Scream 2" on Friday, age to be used in the actual film and "Scream 2" takes place two Dec. 12. % as a basis for re-creations. A studio **r,*r years after the first tragic spree of In another dimension of movie was purchased for filming the 'Ti- killings at Woods b o r o Fligh making, producers of 'Titanic" tanic* by Fox in Rosarito, Mexico. School. Now, Sidney (Neve have racked up a bill of more than When Cameron realized that he Campbell) is attending Windsor $200 million, excluding distribu- is in deeper than he imaged, and College, a Hollywood-sel mid- tion and marketing costs, to the way behind deadline and over bud- western college, accompanied by pocketbook of Twentieth Century get, Fox decided to form a partner- Only Cici (Sarah Michelle Cellar), Fox. This three hour, 14 minute ship with Paramount The entire DAY SKI & 15 mm. across Vermont Border Maureen (Jada Pinkett), Derek flick ing Leonardo DiCaprio cast and crew traveled to the coast _ I SNOWBOARD LIFT TICKET M (Jerry O'Connell), and Heather and Kate Winslet is set to be re- of Nova Scotia in August of 1996 I NIGHTS LODGING. LUXURY / Graham. Sidney is now dating leased on Dec. 19, five months where they experience food poi- ICONDO, FULLY EQUIP. V Please •oir.TbiM. \ DAYS & NIGHTS OF COLLEGIAT age to consume IJ°hol Derek and has pledged Delta after the original release date. soning. The lobster chowder had I PARTIES, CONTESTS ETC. J* Lambda Zeta, party-central at Written and directed by James been laced with PC P. No one has Students from over 150 U.S. Colleges PAPJyw Windsor College. Cameron, 'Titanic*' is ultimately been charged yet for the poison- Group Leader 6 Campus Rep Discounts fmf Gale Weathers (Courteney based on the tragic sinking of the ing. Cox), the infamous TV reporter original Titanic on April 15,1912. In the final scenes of the movie, Call or E-Mail for a free color brochure www.skifrave/.com who saved Sidney's life j u s t in the A majority of the story is told more than 100 stunt people | nick of time in the original, is back through the use of flashbacks of thrown from the deck of the Ti- U N I I I t • o with her new movie based on her twol o v e r s ,Rose(Wi nsl et)and J ack tanic as it is upended. During the MORI SPACE JUSf AOPro FDR WINTERBREAK (JANUARY) & SPRINCBREAK December 11,1997 THE MERCIAD PAGES _••_•:• •Miiw, STASIS: Greatest to Least or Least to Greatest Caffeinated Parasols By Marcia Farrell sor or a t e a c h e r i s more appropriate By Joe Gallagher case in lots of third-world coun- Merciad Columnist and well-received by all members Merciad Columnist tries in a first-world global of the class. economy* As a result, the typical This week: The P s and Q's Therefore, it seems to me that Over the time of t h e autumn break hardships are amplified on a grass- of the classroom proper etiquette is to refrain from from classes, many people from roots degree, and hope is shunned. using outlandish vocabulary colleges went in their own direc- The film "Suburbia" typifies vari- What is proper classroom eti- strings that are generally foreign tions. A group of about 30 students ous common attitudes in the bor- quette? Sitting in chilly class- to the rest of the class. If a word from Mercyhurst* went to . Learning to Give Thanks The NBA: I love this game? principles of an ethical society. Opa's story is equally unique. By Emilio Colaiacovo fired Sprewell for one year in an By Randy Hilliard Yet, the lack of ethics in profes- Having fathered two children in Senior Writer effort to show other players they Campus Life Editor sional sports, in my estimation, is Germany, Opa and Oma (German would not tolerate any acts of vio- lent insubordination where the endemic to many of the problems During Thanksgiving vacation, I forGrandfatherandGrandmother) While many political topics have lives of players, coaches, and fans we see in society. retreated to (the cold .Canadian found it impossible to live a para- raised my ire this week, I think I for mat matter, are threatened or Athletes, whether they wish to pro v i n e e of Manitoba. A s i t is with dox by teaching Christian values would be remiss if I did not com- placed in danger. t be or not, are role models to the most of us, visiting the older gen- to t h e youngsters while supporting ment on last weeks scuffle be- Evidently, S p r e w e l l h a s h a d some youth of'America Many of our eration o f our families is a s m u c h a the immoral means of the Nazi tween G o l d e n State Warriors head difficulty with keeping his hands impressionable young Americans pleasure as it is a duty. On this campaign. Their ^unwavering coach P.J. Carlesimo and Latrel to himself in the past Two years look to their f a v o r i t e football, bas- occasion it wasE my fiancee's stance found them placed in a con- S p r e w e l l . In evaluating this inci- ago, Sprewell attacked his team- ketball and baseball superstars to grandparents with whom I spent a centration camp, where the family dent, I hope to point out not only mate Jerome Kersey. In this in- emulate. It does neither our chil- day. To help put everything into faced separation and other un- the significance this event had on stance, after being separated by dren nor society any good to see perspective, Opa was born i n Ger- speakablehumiliationsatthehands the sports community, but the en- fellow teammates, Sprewell came visible athletes like Dennis Rod- many in 1906 and Grandma Mary of the Fascist regime. Following tire nation as well. after Kersey witha2"x4 " threaten- man striking someone in the groin was born in the Ukraine in 1911*. their release, the family was For those who are not aware of ing to get his "piece" to finish the or politicians like Bill Clinton act- Most amazing are the stories of forced to flee to the Belgian the situation, Golden State War- job. Clearly this example shows ing cavalierly toward the charges their childhoods and early adult Congo in search of sanctuary riors Head Coach P.J. Carlesimo that Sprewell is nothing more than of marital infidelity or drug use. lives. Were it not for the tragedy from the horrors of World War II. was attacked by Latrel Sprewell a s t r e e t thug who h a s no place i n an intertwined into each, this may Unable to afford customary trans- during a practice. After a verbal Regardless of what these people organized, professional sport seem more like a fairy tale than the portation for the family, Opa had confrontation, S p r e wel 1, an u p and may tell us, character is important While many sport the traditional story of two immigrants who fled to settle for a cargo ship that al- coming talent, put his coach in a to our society. For those who outcry of racism, one c a n n o t doubt the Communist and Nazi forces of lowed them to take transit on the head lock and began to viciously doubt me, is our society, riddled that regardless of color, Sprewell mid-20th century Europe to find deck. The grueling trip, which of- choke him, proceeding to throw a with drug use and teen pregnan- fered little in terms of comfort, few j a b s to Cariesimo's head. Af- acted inappropriately and his ac- cies, any better? It is my belief peace and freedom in Canada. tions should be regarded as hei- that because our role models At the age of eight Grandma sanitation or food, took seven ter being separated, Sprewell nous and condemned. have skirted their duties and obli- Mary witnessed Communist sol- weeks t o r e a c h A f r i c a n shores. T h e threatened t o k i l l Carlesimo f o r h i s gations to society, we now ex- tea weary family finally found earlier criticisms. While many of To simplify this issue, if an em- diers march into her father's farm perience a societal disintegration freedom and h a p p i n e s s , while Opa these threats are idle in nature, ployee were to walk into his em- in the Ukraine and execute her Will Sprewell return to die NBA? worked long hours a s a missionary Carlesimo later admitted h e feared ployers .office and put him^in a father and four brothers in front of Hopefully*not! However, as a preaching the g o s p e l to the natives for his own safety and that of his head lock and proceed to punch her, her sister and mother. realist, I know Sprewell is a ta- of Africa. After a few years and family. The NBA, in conjunction him, I would expect that this em- Forced into e x i l e , the eight-year- ployee would not w o r k f o r the par- lent who fills the seats and brings old Mary and h e r 19 year o l d sister three more children the family with the Golden State Warriors, ticular company much longer. revenue to sports organizations. fl ed to Saskatchewan with t h e help moved to Canada. *1 Minority Student Union However, with the power of labor It is unfortunate that we gauge of the Mennonite church. Even I, j u s t like anyone else, am prone 9 unions, many workers can get improvement by monetary, ra- after reaching freedom there, they to c r i t i c i z e society for s l i g h t i n c o n - • is sponsoring a away with murder. Seriously, the ther than ethical standards. Yet, had to battle the brutal winters on vemences.However.Iamnowless J X A L E N T SHOW example used earlier is of great we, as an ethical community con- what little money was made from likely to complain about the elec- • importance to this discussion. A cerned with our future, must stand the o d d j o b s they were able t o find, tricity going out during a winter 24 professional athlete should be held guard against these acts and help mostly mending clothes and scrub- storm or the parking ramp r e m a i n - • Sign shape this country so that future bine floors. But Grandma Mary ing a mess for weeks after a mea- • to the same standard of conduct generations of Americans will not swears that after she was forced ger snow f a l l . It's important t o take • the Student Union followed by other human beings. have t o e n d u r e the social problems from the family's Ukrainian fruit a little time now and then to be • The standards of professionalism, Or call Effie Tucker at our generation is currently at- orchards, the early days in Canada appreciative of what we have. good conduct and efficacy contain were the happiest of her life. I 2742 for more details. no ambiguity. An athlete must ad- tempting to solve. here to the basic fundamental BY ShfUA/fCtde Uoujoord OKPf/ CLASS, TDDAY WElL SEJf! toTTA REPRODUCE £>E TALKING ABOUT to CONTINUE THE SPECIES SURVIVAL .STRATEGIC! RIGHT ? ( °o l£f* GCPO L & .-o A .\n\ m J WHOCANTRLL > PETER? 1 ME ^HAT THE V** H \ KETfTO SURVIVAL &VUL IS?I I WOULD SAY UH,1ES. I A GOOD SET OF n FANGS, AMD CLAWS I THANK TOU SO, -»ir MUCH Fo& "WflTi To MAKE. AN EFFECTIVE PETE R J Kill WU1LE HUNTWbPRFf. U • 4 * * 'f December 11,. 1997 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 ^r# # ^ 1 ^ J WM *••t ^ » * H0s •HI Farrell: Off to Grad School 'After Only Three Years By Bill Melville and director of the Engl i sh depart- Features Editor ment, to be the professors who have helped her to excel, because, For most Mercyhurst students, *as she said, 'They've' really theideaof g r a d u a t i n g in three years pushed me to do better Jthan I may seem absurd. Foe Marcia Far- thought possible. They validated rell, that absurd notion will be- many of the points I made while come- real ity in May, when she simultaneously pushing my will graduate with a degree in En- understanding to new levels/' glish, after i s p e n d i n g less than "Marcia is an enjoyable young three years at Mercyhurst v [jjlady to be around and can really Farrell, who has lived her whole |take good-natured ribbing well. life in 3 E r i e and attended Villa ^ S h e ' s someone who will do an Maria Academy, said she was excellent job as she moves on to able to accomplish thisj through graduate s c h o o l , " M c A n d r e w s a i d. an abundance of Advanced Place- Farrell said she originally chose ment credits and by taking four .English because she had written classes every term. " poetry and short stories since an 'The challenge of getting out in early age, from reading Edgar three years prompted me to take Allan, Poe, Henry David Thoreau, the extra courses, "Farrell said.^ * and Christina Rossetti, and by ob- Farrell began her college career serving social and emotional Is- at Westminster College in New sues through literature. Wilmington, Pa., but decided to "She throws books, and that's a transfer after her first semester, definite sign of her passionate de- because of Westminster's reliance votion to literature," Dr. Kenneth on the Greek fraternity system, Schiff, associate professor of En- which limited the number of cam- glish, said. • Marcia Farrell Photo: Chris Wloch pus activities she could take part Last week, Farrell received word Farrell: has taken part in several fact that we're all so close-knit but fault. It's hard knowing I was here in After one visit to Mercyhurst, that she had been accepted into the activities, the most prominent of still give each other enough au- for Such a short*tim<£ and even she knew where to transfer and English graduate program at which has been Campus Ministry. tonomy that we 're not smothered," harder to realize I'll be going to enrolled for the spring 1996 term. Gannon University, her first Farrell has volunteered there for Farrell said. Gannon for the next two years in- "When 1 came here, I really liked choice. Once there, Farrell said the last year-and-a-half and has Farrell also became a member of stead of Mercyhurst," Farrell said. the English department. They had she wants to specialize in British helped with events such as the the Ambassadors Club last year. more specialized; courses than ^Literature of the late 19th century, Christmas Eve Mass. She describes that as "a lot of fun, Editor's Note:This is the first Westminster, and .that really at- [ iwith her focus on women authors "Marcia's a very warm, open especially meeting prospective in a series of Featured Seniors tracted me to it. However, I wish [ and the portrayal of women in person who loves her major. She's students. However, it's sometimes that will continue regularly the f a c u l t y and students of the En- novels from that period. Once she a giving person and very dedi- difficult to have to represent your throughout the school year. If glish department did more to- receives a master s degree from cated to everything she does," said life on campus to other people." pyou are interested In seeing a gether," Farrell said/ Gannon, Farrel 1 said, she hopes to Sr. Elizabeth Lintsen, director of Farrell said she enjoyed much of certain senior featured, then Among the English department attend Boston Col lege for h e r doc- Campus Ministry.. her time here, but also believes it call The Merciad office at faculty, Farrell considers Barry I toral work. Then, Farrell said she "I think that Campus Ministry is will be difficult to leave. ^ x2376 and leave us a message McAndrew, associate professor wants to teach on a college level.] the biggest family group 'I've "My stay at Mercyhurst has been with your suggestions. of English, and Dr. Heidi Hosey, In her short time at Mercyhurst, ever been a part of^I enjoy the too short-lived, but that's my own Sister Catherine Anne Takes Over As Chapel Sacristan By Chris Wloch "I like being around the kids," Luke's Church and for a priest's Editor-in-Chief Mesanko said. "They help keep 25th anniversary. IV-tf me feeling young." Tom Billingsley, dean of admin- After nearly a decade without a Mesanko started her job as sac- istration, said that he hired sacristan, the Christ the King ristan in September. She washed Mesanko because he knew that she m Chapel in Old Main is now being the woodwork and walls '.with would be the perfect person to fill servicedbySr. Catherine M e s a n k o , Murphy's Oil Soap, polished the the position. "I had known about RSM. ;.v* ;* a'} A pews and altars, and cleaned all of her love of sacristan work when I Me s a n k o works in the Chapel as the vases and candleholders. was a parishioner at St. Luke's. part-time sacristan from 8:30 - It took two months to give the She took care of the sacristy there 10:30 every morning. From 10:30 chapel a thorough cleaning, yet with loving care." a.m. until 3 p.m. she supervises the Mesanko said that she enjoyed the "We've had a need for a sacris- mail room in the Herrmann Stu- hard work. "For me all the clean- tan for several years, and 1 wanted dent Union. ing is I i ke a prayer. It was fun to get to find a Sister of Mercy. When Before starting her new positions, the whole place in order " she said. the opportunity arose in the bud- Mesanko spent three years in the Mesanko also sewed the Millen- get and Sister Katie was available Health Office as a receptionist. nium Banner that now adorns the for the position, I knew that she Previously she had worked in the front right of the chapel. In the was right f o r the job," Billingsley Union mail room for two years. past, she has created pieces for St said. December 11| 1997 THE MERCI AD PAGE 8 wV':;¥xSro:':! SSKsHS?:' Laker Hockey Team! Unbeaten In Last Six Games By Stephen Nolan the 5-4 victory and were rewarded Merciad Sports Writer in the end. The game winning goal came from Paul Colontino. While most of us went home to Ludeviks, Aaron Morrison,! revor chew on turkey drumsticks for the Brandt, and Fedor Zakusilo each break, the Hockey team hit the padded one goal to the list. road for some important games. The Lakers traveled to Buffalo "We went to Holy Cross expect- State where they won 4-0, then to ing a tough game, and that's ex- Holy Cross for a hard earned 5-4 actly what we got. We worked for win. Then the Lakers hosted Ho- our two points that night, it was a bart for a 5-1 victory. They now close shave," Senior Chris Mor- have a record of 10-1'. gan said. After the close Holy Cross game, At Buffalo State in the 4-0 win, Hobart was a nice turn around senior Goal t e n d e r A vi Karunakar with a comfortable 5-1 win. got the shut out. Bobby Atki n had Karunakar, only conceding one a productive game with one goal goal, had an excellent game and two assists. Scott Ludeviks guarding the net. But the play- had t w o g o a l s a n d one a s s i s t. Kevin maker of the game was Senior Rawlick knocked in one goal, John Evangelista with three as- "At the beginning of the Buff sists. Akin had one goal and two State game the guys were a little assists, and Rawlick pushed in o n e flat because of a lack of respect for more past the keeper. them. But we picked up our game "Hobart was a game where we and showed our true ability. It was Chris Herbolsheimer in action for the Lakers as sophomore Aaron Morrison looks on were looking past them to Nia- a good v gara The slow start was indicative away. £ tor to see where we are," Assistant weekend will prove how really good goals, and Avi had a great of s l o p p ^ p l a y * I t was a good thing! ^"Both teams are tied for first Coach Mike Sisti said. good w e are," Senior Mike M a s si s game in goal," said Senior Trevor a we got a wake up call and were place, so it is an early first place "The Niagara weekend will be said. «S2 » Brandt * e victorious," Brandt said. battle. These are huge games be- playoff style Hockey. Whoever is Friday the Lakers travel into the Chris Herbolsheimer was guard- The Lakers have a tough week- cause of the great respect the two the more hungry of the two teams lion's den, and Saturday they are at ing the net for the Holy Cross end ahead of them. They play programs have for each other. It will come a w a y with the w i n s . The home. Face off is at 7:30. game. T h e Lakers worked h a r d for Niagara University both home and will be a good early season indica- I • l l H i i f i«i*«*ill • * • • * » # * • • < i < , . * » « • • * » • * > | + P £'i * * • * • * * * »f • * * * * * * f • y* o f • * • • ? • • • • • » * • * • • t* « * * * _ I B U i l l l i u I S D • • W 'lMliTTf* 1 Women Struggle In GLIAC By Perry Wood come and support both basketball Merciad Sports Writer teams. They're working hard now. Both teams are very competitive The Mercyhurst Lakers Wo- and have good win-loss records. men's basketball team crushed We'd like to see the M.A.C filled Westminster in Monday night's and with a good atmosphere this MMH B i M > M * > I M ' M M M * • m • fc • • > « * » bail faiMiftoff t o an tmp&ssiye fetiu-uH; &Ssi Mi*- center; I IBrent showdown in; the M.A.C. This Sunday." * 1 overall record and a feli^ecordln 'W$$T • t * • *• t solid 73-50 victory gave the wo- Sunday, die Lady Lakers battle tne \3%A A V ~ ««l men an overall record of 6-3. Saginaw Valley State University. This has been a difficult sferiitpHlpit::::^ ^; ^f] The Lady Lakers held West- Wednesday they travel to Califor- the season as tfce noints Stewart •• r^*t M M ' • M M M M f r* scoring 21 or minster to five field goals in the nia, Pa. to take on Cal University. seniors* w h o were to have a major of the past seven games and had Kewfojilhis quick start hgiyei first half "Although we didn't On January 2 and 3 the women impact on the season, sidelined a doufelc/d^uble aj^iirisi Lock Ha shoot well, our defense kept us in take on Northern Michigan and with injuriesJi ven. HeM M misse» • • • # •d i a second one by the ball game," Head Coach Jim Michigan Tech, respectively. Senior g u a r d Jason loppolo, suf-l two rebounds against » t Northwood. tude^-j that has been ^evident Webb said. The defense domina- Both of these teams are ranked in fered a broken hand, and will miss • i • y t * . i *« as The game against Lake Supe- throughout practices as well ted the boards with 58 rebounds the top ten in the nation. much of t h e first half of the season. gamesiijAlso-important has been compared to Westminster's 35. Senior center Maurice Profit, has rior State was as far as the losing streak would go, as the Lakers beat the playing of the freshmen. Brent Standouts were Lori Morth with just returned to action but on a Swain, 6'9"p220-lb!centejt from 18 points and 20 rebounds, R e n e e [limitedbasis,only playing 18min- me jiGU A r r i v a l s 74-54. Once HOUSING agai n it was Stewart who led the Beavercreek,Ohio,ha.sledtheteam Burns 16 pis, 6 rebounds; Kristen utes against North w o o d , scoring 4 J IN GANNON AREA way for the Lakers, scoring 22 averaging 11.4 rebounds a game Moli 12 pts, 5 rebounds; and points, and against Lake Superior APARTMENTS & HOUSES points. Stewart has a season aver- with IH blocks. ]oelBurgei,a6*6" Lonna Dunlap 5 pts, 6 rebounds. State scori ng 16 poi nts, | Clean Quiet Reasonable age of 23.4 points per game. 2254b. forwardfrom Kal i d a , 0 h i o t The G.LI.A.C, is the top Head coach Karl Fogel said, hasalsocontributed^averagi ng23 3 women's college basketball con- COLUSSI4S2-6666 or 456-6666 "At the beginning of the season Profit's 16 points raised his Mercy h u r s t career total ;i t o 989 mittUiesanoY>6pointsagame. ference i n the country. Four out of when JMo' Profit was injured, we 12 teams in the conference have We have the best locations in points. i]fThe team members say The Lakers next game is against didn't know about the rest of the national recognition,Coach Webb The Gannon Library Area they are glad to have Profit back in SaginawV alleyonDec. 14. season. But now that we have got* said. "I hope the student body will the line-up, because he was the i ill