VOL. 62 NO. 25 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA 16546 THURSDAY, MAY 4,1989 1989-90 MSG 'Officers Triola victorious in MSG election

By Karen Sampson eligible voters and then enter a booth contain- MSG elections is they are so close to Activi- Merciad staff editor ing a computer. The student would then enter ties Weekend there is a lot of pressure on his/her Social Security number which would those who were working on both events.! Matt Triola was named president of the bring up a list of candidates on the monitor, The MSG representative election will be Mercyhurst Student Government |for the according to Delzell. held on Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5. 1989-90 school sfe^ . . The voter Voting will again be in Zurn Hall lobby and t_ t. Presidential race Matt Triola year when he cap- *»*"*"•*•• <*** 41 would then type i n the cafeteria with poll times similar to those of tured 41 percent of \ or move a cursor the officer election. the vote in the offi- to the candidate of Since the representative election is a bit cer i election | A p r i l his/her choice. crunched near the officer election, Delzell 25 and 26. i Write-ins would said the election committee will still accept I Other winners Gerry Fanta Not voting then become type- representative letters of intent (the due date President: MattTriola <•% 22 4 wer, Rod Power ins. A computer was last Friday, April 28) and will be contact- for vice president David Godwin election process ing departments where the representative po- with 58 percent of 10 would speed up sition is currently open. Delzell said letters of the vote; Ken and improve tabu- intent will probably be accepted until die Floss for secretary BobtaEnge* ~| Brad Fairfield lation efficiency, election day. ? with 70 percent of ^ 11 and also insure For more information or to submit letters the vote; Tod George for treasurer with 81 voter honesty. of intent, students should contact the MSG percent of the vote; and Andy Penhollow for Delzell said'the only problem with the office as soon as possible. SAC chairperson with 53 percent of t h e vote. George ran unopposed, and Floss's oppo- "^^^^^^ nent, Lynn Sheffler, withdrew her candidacy on April 20, after accepting a co-op for the Vice President: Rod Power following autumn. — «» •i Andy Penhollow I 53

Not voting 12 Others 1 Kelly Laverty 34 SAC Chairperson race Some 43 percent, or 515 of total of 1,198 Treasurer: Tod George eligible voters, cast b a l l o ts according to elec- tion committee co-chairperson, Dave Delzell. An eligible voter is defined as someone who has paid the $60 activities fee. Delzell said the voter turn out w a s "pretty good" and was up slightly from last year's election. He said the election was given a lot of publicity, but the amount of turn out de- pends on the candidates and the issues ad- dressed. "Candidates should stress voting since they're the ones being considered by students," Delzell added. Delzell he would like to see the elections computerized in the future. Using this sys- tem, the voter would be checked off a list of

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Scott Graham 16 Ken Walker Spring is here? 13 A BIRD ON CAMPUS is usually the harbinger of spring, but cold temperatures prevailed Vice Presidential race throughout the early part of the week. Warm times are predicted for the weekend. ] SAC Chairperson: Andy Penhottow Photo by Kevb McHugh /

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and Led Zeppelin. enough money to spend on replac- By Robi Taylor ' ' S o m e o f t h e records h a v e b e e n ing records. ? ' W e rely on an initial Merciad staff reporter replaced through donations from amount of money from Dr. Garvey people outside the station," and offers from some people in the New locks and other security Botwright said. "It is hurting the community who have donated al- measures are, being added I to the station and the listeners by cutting bums," Botwright said. 4*teM •*> WMCE studios and offices because the amount of music that the DJs The thefts were not reported to •%•;##•: of the recent theft of about $300 have available." >, campus security j because the worth of records and cassettes, ac- Botwright said that some of the WMCE staff felt that i t was an inter- cording to Richard Ragan, Mer- WMCE staff have keys that can be nal problem that should be settled cy h u r s t communications director. used to get into his office. "in-house". "I don't think it's "We've had a number of al- ' * I t ' s coming to the point where anyone from the outside. I think it's bums taken from the studio and I'm through being mad," someone in Communications," he music library," =Pat Botwright, Botwright s a i d . ' * If I find the person said. WMCE music director said. "I've who's doing it I'm probably going The station hopes to hire some- had 11 cassette tapes taken from my to a c t before I think." He added that body over the summer to record the office/' The offices all have differ- he does not want to accuse anyone. albums on to double-song cassettes. ent keys and most of the staff Botwright said he. does not care "After this is done then we can lock members have keys to all the of- who did it a s long as the records and the albums in the music library to fices, he added. ; j cassettes are returned. "If they protect themj" Ragan said. ] Items that h a v e been s t o l e n from could just return it I won't worry Cassette tapes have also been the studio and offices include re- about it I just want it returned,'' he taken from the Merciad office, cordings by the groups Poison, said. i which is located next to the WMCE Cinderella, Z Z Top, Guns & Roses The station does not have studios. Hotels, restaurants should cater to customer safety and protection

By Robi Taylor* been hurt here, if I have been injured of dumb. He's going to hurt some- I Sideline Sitters Merciad staff reporter here, by gosh this is America and body,'" Marshall said. "When you Two STUDENTS, TASHA Corey and JoAnna Mishorich, sit in front of » » I'm going to sue them. do that, you know right n o w that it Baldwin watching passers-by and enjoying the warm sunshine of last week. The safety and protection of u was negligence." Although no hotel or restau- Photo by Kevin McHugh customers from accidents should be rant has to be absolutely safe or the most important thoughts of h o t e l insure the safety of their customers, and restaurant managers and own- a business will only lose a lawsuit if ers, according to Dr. Anthony G. they do something dumb,'' he said. According to Cancer Society Marshall, Dean of hospitality man- il I wen t t o law school for three years agement at Florida International to know that the w o r d dumb i s a little University. word for a bigger word called neg- The subject of r i s k management ligence." % . Tanning in the sun can save a hotel or restaurant from * Marshall received a law degree financial disaster. Marshall told the from Syracuse University in 1969. audience of about 350 students and 14 When you go to law school for local businessmen at Mercyhurst three years you study that negli- causes skin cancer College on April 27, "The attitude gence means dumb and you learn of most people today is, if I have how to prove what dumb is," he Basking in the sun for that deep, Predisposing factors that put said. \ dark, tan is an excellent way to get people at high risk a r e persons with One restaurant chain recently skin cancer. family histories of skin cancer, scar had,liability and workmen's dis- Lyme disease 1 ANTHONY MARSHALL / One in every seven persons tissue, some types of b i r t h m a r k s , all ability payments of about $5.5 mil- develop skin cancer, b u t skin cancer types of moles, and most impor- cripples Iddings, lion in one year, he said. These Marshall used humor and has the highest cure rate and is the tantiy, overexposure to the sun. settlements^ come about because graphic descriptions as well as most preventable of all the cancers, Keeping your exposure to the doctors say % businesses dp something "dumb" members of the audience to make according to the American Cancer sun to a minimum is the primary that causes someone to get hurt his point, 'including David R. >reventing skin cancer. through the negligence of an em- Society. By Theresa Kloecker Murphy of the Marriott Corpora- A common misconception is For the best protection, stay out of ployee, Marshall added. tion and Michael Barrett, owner of that the only people that develop the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Merciad staff reporter 4 4 New employees of hotels and the Dry Dock, 3122 West 8th St this cancer have light hair, fair skin, No matter what time of the day i restaurants, such as the Marriott Marshall's speech was pre- blue eyes, and have a tendency to you are in the sun, sunscreens are Paul Iddings, assistant profes- Hotels, are not only going to have to sor of theater, remains in satisfac- sented by the Hotel-Restaurant burn when exposed to the sun. vital. The American Cancer Society worry about accounting, quality Management Department of Mer- While! these are the more well- recommends a sunscreen with a tory condition at Hamot Hospital .foods, and a host of o t h e r things, but and is diagnosed with Lyme dis- cyhurst College and was sponsored known factors contributing to skin protection factor of IS. ) from now on risk management will by the Marriott Corporation. J* cancer, there are also other factors. It is important to use sunscreen ease, vj have to be added," Marshall said.4] ! Although Iddings has been at to cover all exposed areas to the sun "If a business doesn't, they can and i not forget frequently^ over- Hamot since February 1, he was [have the ultimate of e v e r y t h i n g they just recently diagnosed as having looked areas including lips, back of do, but give me one good, juicy Summer Positions hands, ears, neck, forehead, cheeks, the disease. He's now being trans- accident where you did something ferred to the Greater Lakes Reha- nose and wrist Remember to reap- • dumb J I win and the [business ply after swimming or perspiring. bilitation Center because his • i l l - \ loses," he said.* j College students welcome, Knowing your skin also adds to ness has left him paralyzed. "* The speech covered the topics prevention and early detection. Be Lyme disease is transmitted to such as the maintenance and clean- $8-25 starting rate. Training provided. humans by deer ticks, and the first alert to the size, shape and color of ing of restaurants, swimming pools Corporate scholarships available. pigmented areas, and checkjthese symptoms of the disease are a rash safety, "food preparation and the and a flu-like i l l n e s s . If the disease dangers connected with the various Car necessary. • | areas monthly to note any change in is diagnosed early it can be treated uses of alcohq)ic beverages. Achieve valuable resume experience. a mole's appearance. If a change with antibiotics, but j if if isn't 'You do not need to be an occurs, c o n t a c t a ph y s i c i a n immedi- treated it can 'produce cardiac engineer, you do not need to be a Call for interview 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ately. | * problems, palsy, arthritis and nuclear scientist, all you need is For more information, call the other disorders. common sense to say, 'That's sort Monday:through Friday. 833-4843 American Cancer Society at 4 5 4 - 0187.

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addition to the poetry it contained dents read their works from the accident last year. Myers wrote a By Michelle Bush last year, according to,Director of magazine. » i ^ tribute to this student who was in Merciad staff editor English Dr. Gary Myers. | Art students Jodi Staniunas and several of his classes. I I The magazine will contain writ- Fiona McGettigan put in long hours The English Department, in ings from outside the Mercyhurst $ \ ** of work on the Outlook, according conjunction with the Art Depart- community, Myers said. "This to Myers, and they will receive ment, invites the Mercyhurst com- year for the first time we opened it • J^ J recognition for their graphic design CAMP munity to the unveiling of the liter- up for regional submissions," he JmBEBb %h ^HWH 4 wwfeH work. "I'm going to present them ary magazine, Outlook. said, i 'Before it was strictly an in- fjIKi Ok. • 4 whlw & ^li as the designers and commend them STAFF A reception will take place on house publication." > for the work they put into it," Myers Spend the summer in Tuesday, May 9 in Sullivan Hall at It is hoped that about SO people said. $ 2:30 p.m., and refreshments will be will attend, according to Myers, and All those involved are happy the Catskill Mountains in served, j * fS they are invited to pick up a copy of with this year'slmagazine, Myers New York. Receive a This year's magazine will con- the Outlook and a poster. Those said. "We are really pleased with meaningful and exciting tain fiction and critical writings in attending will also hear some stu- the way it turned out this year and summer experience

**»*, while working in a resi- mm we hope i t will continue nex t year/ • ^ dential camp for per- ^ he said. EH sons with disabilities. ;. #••• Editor's note: A poem con- The Sun-Filled Tree -v :v_ * :*J SRE SEJ By Gary Myers 55: x* tained in the Outlook is reprinted in Positions are available this week' s M e r c i a d (to left). Mary for Counselors, Program GARY MYERS Beth Bierbauer was killed in a car Specialists, Nurses and Today| M ^ they are saying goodbye sunshine Cabin Leaders. All stu- To you to a part of their lives dents majoring in allied Today I your friends who love you Mary health fields are encour- Are trying to wash the shadows from t h e i r hands and gather all Scholarships available aged to apply. Season their tears together for you for the following SAC positions: dates June 6 - August But I cannot wk m 18. Good salary, room Vice Chairperson \ $500 and board, and-travel I still carry your face with me from t h e first summer I knew Marketing Director $500 allowance. Call Kathy, Mary (814) 226-3305. Or send Shy little cloud in the back of the room Secretary/Treasurer $500 letter to CAMP JENED, But they're saying goodbye goodbye Mary 2 Transportation Directors $250 each P.O. Box 483, Rock Please contact Andy Penhollow in the SAC office Hill, NY 12775. f l| Today as the rain falls and each leaf is held in the chill of au EOEM/F Today when I want to let go of your smile and can't on or before Monday, May 8 at 825-0433 * When I want to give up the pain of your death and can't They're saying goodbye one last-time Mary H0.& Gentle white snowflake touching the earth Collapsing into a single tear on a burnished leaf Mary df 1MERCYHURST CRIME DOESN'T They're saying goodbye • COLLEGE YOU DO i I cannot I iHB I rain is falling today Mary And I cannot *ae*91 SCHOOL

I still see you with books in your arms M^^fi The future in your step I still see the sun-filled room of summer PROTECTION But what did we know of the future Mary I thought it was coming with the same sunlight that warmed our WHAT CAN YQU DO ? classroom J When you sat before me waiting for me to speak to announce ALERT WHEN USING its arrival \ I thought it was yours to have Mary mine to tell SCHOOL EQUIPMENT. Because you were my student and sunlight filled the room HELP PROTECT IT FROM I thought the future had promised more Mary ^ - THEFT, VANPALISM, • But what did we know of the future those warm summer afternoons CRIME \JX OR UNAUTHORIZE&.USE. When the sun-filled tree outside our window stirred in its place PREVENTION - For Mary Beth Bierbauer

wsx Summer Jobs L0N6 RON YOU We can keep you busy with a variety of office ANO OTHER STUPENTS work assignments HELP_B«y FOR SCHOOL opportunity to earn /Vs* PROPERTY SO IT 904 MAKES SENSE FOR St., Erie, PA 16501. Phone 454-5889 YOU HELP PROTECT IT.

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Adult students neglected in MSG Kovski! ? Korner By Robi Taylor cy h urst director of student services. best candidate when you are not Merciad staff writer This kind of attitude is contagious. going to be around to see what MSG Elections: If we hear it enough, of course we happens? With the student government are going to become apathetic to- Just think about it - last year's elections j u s t behind us and the SAC ward school activities. Do you re- seniors helped to vote this year's Strike Two - - representative elections coming up ally blame us? MSG officers into their positions in the near future, it's about time to There are some adult students and they wanted to make one of the stop and take a look at some of the who spend more time at the college formats into a Toga Party and tried But who' s\counting? problems with the election process than most of the faculty do, and to get beer put on the MSG budget at Mercy h u r s t , •; m probably most of the present MSG It would be a safe bet that last year's First, since the adult student officers. But when activities are seniors were sitting home laughing population makes up about 20 per- planned, not o n e adult i s asked h i s o r their backsides off when they heard cent of the entire college enroll- her opinion. * •' about that one. By Christopher J. Kovski ment, it is stupid not to allow them Some groups have uwoiSAC Why not leave the elections to Merciad Editor to have a vote in the election of reps; HRIM and the commuters are the students who will be around student officers. % examples. However, the largest when next year's MSG votes to Correction: The box on the front The administration says that this group on campus can't get one vote make it mandatory that Bacardi 151 page of last week's Merciad was in- is because the adults do not pay th e because of an outdated rule that rum be served with \breakfast or correct An MSG representative gave $60 student activities fee. The thing keeps student government for those tuxedos be worn to basketball us the information, and we printed it is that no one ever asked us if we people under 21. games? as we received it * wanted to take part in the student Second, why in the world Now, we're not saying that is The lack of c o m m u n i c a t i o n in this government, or pay the $60. We should the senior class b e a l l o w e d to going to happen this year, but even year s student government has con- were j u s t told that we didn't have to vote for the incoming student gov- if it doesn't, it is a scary thought, Jtinued to grow. When the time for pay.it ernment? isn't it? i letters of intent for MSG officers seemed too short, we reported on it, We were never told that it is True, they came here for four Third, with the numerous write- and we thought that we gave valid reasons for our feelings. voluntary whether we pay the fee or years, put in their t i m e and paid their in candidates this year, wouldn't it Now, instead of learning from i t s mistakes, MSG has repeated them not We were also not told that by $240—but they are leaving and will have [been a great idea for some — and then some. not paying the fee, we would not not be around to enjoy or suffer enterprising election official to take I When I talked to an MSG representative on Wednesday morning, have a voice in student affairs. through the next year. | the time to p u t a p e n or p e n c i l in each she said that as far as she knew, no date had been set for the elections, The5 Adult College and the The activities that will I be voting booth? and letters of i n t e n t would be due sometime in the week of May 1 to May administration feel that "adult stu- planned by the new government I have heard a lot of complaints dents go to class, take up a parking will not affect them, so most likely, that it was impossible to vote for a | On Thursday, when The Merciad came out, signs miraculously space, and go home,** according to they will not take an election seri- write-in candidate because no writ- appeared stating that letters of intent were due on Fri., April 28. There Mr. E. William Kennedy, Mer- ously. After all, why vote for the ing instruments were available to was no prior notice given. I vote with. These complaints are not Now we discover that the election will be on May 4 and 5. This gives just from the candidates, but also people less than one week to put up signs and campaign. from some of students who went to Our big gripe before with the MSG officer election was that people vote without a pen, pencil, chalk, or didn't have enough notice to get their letters of intent in to the MSG The Merciad crayon. office. We considered eight days too short a time for people lobe ready It is not the individual student's with letters of intent . I responsibility to make sure the vot- Eight days is an eternity compared to less than 36 hours. The same Mercyhurst College's First-Class newspaper ing area is properly equipped for issues that prompted the previous editorial stand. How can students as rated by the Associated Collegiate Press him or her to cast a vote. It is up to properly prepare themselves to launch a campaign? ?And how can m• Vol. 62 No. 25 May 4,1989 the members of the election com- students get enough in formation about candidates to ^^^maim^^K mittee to make sure that every can- decision? | !'i , I i M M W pBS Christopher J. Kovski Editor didate gets a fair shot at winning the This latest MSG election blunder reinforces the notion of a com- election. bined election. Obviously, the only way that people are going to get this Michelle Bush | It is also their job to make sure deadline hassle removed is if the elections are combined. | % Karen Sampson Editorial Board that e v e r y voter gets a c h a n c e to vote While many people question the logistics of combining, the two for any of the candidates, whether elections, it is actually an easy process. Take two elections, call the Matthew J. Clark Sports Editor they got put on the ballot or were a winners in the morning. write-in. Kevin McHugh Assistant Sports Editor Something has got to b e done to Our big gripe before with the MSG officer make the elections open to the stu- Patty Coneglio Business Manager dents on campus who have the next election was that people didn't have enough notice year to anticipate. Thfc' means all to get their l e t t e r s of intent in to the MSG office. We Liz Richards Photo Editor students — not just the ones under the age of 21 or the ones who can considered eight days too short a time for people to Alexa Potter Circulation Manager afford crayons to vote with. Student apathy about campus be ready with letters of intent, but eight days is an PatSteckman Photographer life is at an all-time high. It is about eternity compared to less than 36 hours. time for the.administration to re- Steve Rush Cartoonist view the election procedures and The major objection to combining the elections is the problem of make the necessary changes so that someone running for a representative position if they are also running • John Kupetz Faculty Adviser everybody can take part for one of the officer positions. This isn't really a problem. What you Here are some suggestions: do is allow someone to drop their name off of the ballot if they win their Reporters —Allow all students who are officer position—in effect, the second place fin i s h e r in the representative going to be returning in the fall to election gets the position, f | Amy Lynn Austin Bill Hogan either vote in the election or run for For those who think this isn'tagood idea, think of how many people Chris Cade V Maria Kelly office. If there is a concern about the voted for George Bush. If he dies, J. Danforth Quayle takes over. Not Bill Darling Theresa Kloecker $60, either make it voluntary for many people would have voted for him for president, but he would be Mary Dun ton Sara Linehan everybody o r make it mandatory for there. Tina Fielding Brian Maiden everybody. Everybody should be With the suggestion that the second person takes over, the person Holly Fulmer Andy Penhollow able to have a voice in planning who garners enough support from the electorate wins. Amy Haslett t Robi Taylor school activities. [|. Now, what d r a w b a c k s are there? The old election b o o t h . This device —Make sure that there are clear that already looks like medieval torture equipment will become even instructions and supplies in the more formidable. | The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst voting booths. Maybe give out When I went to vote, the person explaining how to do a write-in got College, Box 161, SOI E. 38th St, Erie, PA 16546. Phone: 825- handouts at the ballots so that it half right Fortunately, I knew from past experience how to do write- 037<^. Material for publication must be submitted bv noon on the people know | how the machines ins (it isn't very often that you find Rocky and Bull w i n k le on the Monday before publication. work. I've been voting in the regu- presidential ticket - and I've tried for the past two elections). lar elections for the last 14 years and B ut is it really necessary? With the age of computers, people could The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. Letters mint be signed, I still don't know how to cast a but the writer's name can be withheld by request write-in vote. So how is a first time see 'Korner,' pg. 5 voter going to know how to operate those machines?

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Boganjdances in Don Quixote Kovski's Korner )frompg.4 go up to a terminal, enter their social security number, and vote. Write- By Theresa Kloecker Mercyhurst she had never lived in worked her way back into the dance ins would be easier than in a booth, and a menu-driven program that Merciad staff reporter one place for more than four years. program. W She said however, that she liked the Bogan will be using the art of would only allow one choice in each category, with ways of selecting travel that military life offered her. character dance when she plays the the regular candidate from a list, would be simple with any of the third Danielle Bogan, a senior dance/ When she was four a years old a partof the queen. Recently Mikhail generation databases. Fourth generation databases would be even fashion design major who will be doctor suggested she begin taking Berkut came to Mercyhurst to teach easier, '< the queen of the gypsies in the ballet to correct a foot problem. character dance to the students. It Doing the e l e c t i o n on computer would allow a quick summary of the Mcrcyhurst production of the After her foot problem was cor- was a review for Bogan since she number of people voting and the candidates they chose. I'm sure any ballet, Don Quixote said she does rected she continued to dance be- had learned character dance from a programmer worth their weight in silicon could handle the assignment not suffer from stage fright cause she liked it so much. teacher in Pittsburgh. With the time and money that would be saved by condensing the 4 *I am a totally different person on } There is a great deal of dedica- While at Mercyhurst Bogan has election, everyone would benefit MSG would have a less hectic stage, almost dehumanized," tion and discipline put into dance, taught students between the ages of schedule. Students wouldn't have to go to the booths twice. With this Bogan said.' CI take on the qualities according to Bogan.* 'Most dancers 11-18 at the Mercyhurst Conserva- consideration, more students would probably vote. Often, students aim of the music and the emotion and I do not have a good social life be- tory of Dance. Teaching students is out to vote in one of the elections for one of their friends. I f they have try to show it to the audience." cause of the time they put into part of the requirements for a dance to vote in one combined election, they will also vote for the other Bogan has been in a number; of dance," Bogan said. "I have to major. She said sMercyhurst gave positions. > performances at Mercy h u r s t and watch what I eat because dancers her a good background in dance. The object of the election committee should be to make voting as she has also performed on stage in a have to maintain a physique that 44 I have been prepared to go out easy and painless as possible for the students. Instead, the elections have number of foreign countries. looks good to the audience ," she and dance, and I have been prepared been anything but easy. Lack of information has plagued the process Bogan traveled throughout added. to go out and teach/' Bogan said. from the beginning, and it is time for that to stop. I | Europe and United States because She was not able to dance for There are not many colleges that elections into one. Make die voting easier. And please, her father was in the military. She two months^during the fall term prepare students for a career in people some time to prepare. was born in Florida and she lived in because of a dislocated knee. Dur- dance (and a career in teaching Europe for eight years. ing that time she attended classes dance, according to Bogan. --; Her family is now living in Pitts- and rehearsals but she was not able £ Bogan looked at other schools man year,.at other\schools you French work well with her dance burgh and her father has retired to dance. When the doctor told her before she decided to come to usually don't get to perform until major. Fashion design works well from the military. Before coming to it was to dance again she slowly Mercyhurst She looked at dance your junior or senior year, she ex - with dance because dancers often schools n Pittsburgh especially be- plained. t have to make their own costumes. fore deciding to come here. "I got Bogan is waiting to hear about a Bogan has also done some model- offered a scholarship and I loved the teaching position in New York City. ing for an agency in Erie. studio here," Bogan said. At Mer- She plans to perform while she cyhurst she was given a chance t o b e teaches. She will perform as long as Don Quixote will be per- herself as a dancer at other colleges she possibly can. Most dancers are formed on May 13 at 8 p.m. dancers are often considered to b e ' * considered old by their mid-20s but and on May 14 a t 3 p.m. All someone else*s dance," Bogan most keep dancing until their 30s, said, i performances will be at •--::•. according to Bogan. She says she Tech Memorial Audito- "k have been overwhelmed dances all styles, but her strongest rium at 3325 Cherry St with opportunities here, and I have points are modern dance and jazz. Admission is free for the *«*KvvKVf % taken them," Bogan said. 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MUSIC MAJORS TO GIVE RE- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOL- CITAL ^ •* ARSHIP AVAILABLE i ^fe im»r * Freshman music major, Jennifer The Criminal Justice Depart- Kennedy will give a piano recital ment is pleased to announce that SENIOR DANCE MAJOR, Danielle Bogan Saturday, May 6, at 4 p.m. Senior, applications for the R. Gordon Steve Simpson will also give a pi- Kennedy Scholarship for the 1989- ano recital on May 6, at 5:30 p.m. 90 school year are available in the On Sunday, May 7, there will be a Criminal Justice Office, 124 wind ensemble conceit conducted Preston Hall. Ushers are needed by Robert Dolwick at 8 p.m. • A Deadline for applications will Percussion Ensemble, conducted be May 11,1989. A modest stipend by Mark Mar c h a n t will perform on will be made on May 25,1989 for 1989 Monday, May 8, at 8 p.m. On the 1989-90 year. | Wednesday, May 10, at 8:15 p.m. See the Criminal Justice Office there will be a performance of stu- for scholarship requirements SAC ACTIVITIES FOR THE ceremony on May 21) dent compositions. All recitals are WEEK I J at the Zurn Recital Hall. They are Friday, May 5 Ping-pong tour- both open to the public, and admis- nament in StudentUnion,7p.m.j are interested sion is free. CAMPUS MINISTRY RE- Saturday, May 6 Cedar Point TREAT ! l trip, depart from Baldwin Hall at 9 Campus ministry is sponsoring a.m. LETTERS O F I N T E N T D U E an overnight retreat on Friday, May please contact FOR Y E A R B O O K S T A F F 12 at Camp Judson. The retreat is WEEKEND SCIENCE FIELD \'u Letters of intent are now being designed for g r a d u a t i n g seniors, but TRIP J 4 accepted for the following positions all are welcome. Sign up in the The Biology and Geology De- Bonnie Hall on next year's yearbook staff; Edi- campus ministry office before May partments are inviting any inter- tor, Layout E d i t o r , Copy Editor, and 8. ? fir ested students to j o i n them for afield Photography Editor. Volunteer trip on May 5,6, and 7th. jin the staff members are also needed. Sites to be visited include the Letters should include any ex- Allegheny National Forest, a fossil perience you may have had (al- coral bed on the northern shore of Registrars Office though experience i s not necessary) HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Lake Erie, and if time permits, the in the position you are seeking, an f Thursday, May 4, is the Feast of aquarium in Niagara Falls. address and phone number where the Ascension of the Lord, a Holy To help cover expenses, $2 will soon l a s \ p o s s i b l e you can be reached. Day of Obligation. Masses will be be needed. If interested, see Dr. The letters are due in Box 162 no celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 a.m. Lutton (Zurn il 12) or Dr. Lorenz later than Friday, May 12. and 4:30 p.m. (Zurn 310) as soon as possible.

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* Dream team is The Cult rocks the Iternple By Brian McAndrew Merciad record reviewer nightmare Over I t h e past few years, The Cult has gathered a j 'cult'' follow- ing. The release o f their third major By Robi Taylor Michaelf Keaton had \ to have album, Sonic Temple, though, Merciad staff movie critic been the star of The Dream Team. should be a huge success for Ian Hetwas in just'about every shot, Astbury (vocals) and company. What should you get when you even to the point of up staging the Bob Rock is the new producer combine*a psychotic, a nut who other three. > and he has led The Cult towards a thinks that h e ' s a doctor, a TV freak After his success with Bee- powerful radio sound. Sonic who talks in commercials, and a tlejuice it is really surprising to see Temple is, by all means, a crusher. former executive who thinks he's Keaton lower himself to make a Billy Duffy's guitar sound will Jesus Christ? Well, y o u should get a movie with no entertainment qual- render you senseless. pretty funny movie. The Dream ity what so ever. It's too bad to see TheCult h a s added anew instru- Team missed that goal by at least a talent like his wasted on a movie ment i n t o their sound—a k e y b o a r d . twenty miles. that will not help his career grow as It is a mystery why they did this It is really hard to tell what direc- it should.? -| • m > because it adds absolutely nothing tor Howard Zieff [Private Ben- The rest of the actors were just to an otherwise brilliant rock album. Astbury, Billy Duffy, Jamie Stewart jamin] had in mind with this movie. there to back up Keaton. They were There still is plenty of heavy guitar It i s not funny or sad, to tell the truth not allowed to show "what they playing and jamming. The group, Extreme, is defi- today)" will be a hit along with it is rather pathetic. Zieff had four of could do, especially Christopher Ian Astbury has never been nitely not what the name implies. "Smoke Signals." I&gjj 11 the country's best comedic charac- Lloyd. He has such a talent, but he stronger o n vocals and the lyrics are There are, however, some flashes of The e n t i r e LP is basically a bad ter actors that just sort of hung was force d to k e e p i t hidden because as intriguing as ever. Yet, in The excitement on this self-titled CD. rehashing of an old Van Halen around waiting for a something the movie centered on Keaton. ^ Cult style, the refrains have been record. Extreme is entirely predict- funny to happen. \ \ "Kid Ego" is their first video, h This movie is making kept simple and showcase which you can catch on MTV about able, from the vocals to the guitar money...lots of it..but it is because Astbury's vocal talents. \ x 300 times a day. *. | solos and chords. I don't hate this After the success of Bee- e r CD, but I wouldn't buy it *If you 9 ^^^^ m m ^ _ r °f ^ publicity and not repeat busi- Sonic Temple combines the This band is simply too cliche. tlejuice it is SUprising to ness. The only people who would raw energy of Love and the finished No song stands out on its own, like basic rock-n-roll with no sur- go back to see The Dream Team sound of Electric. Songs reminis- which means it should do well on prises, then Extreme is for you. see Keaton lower himsel f are e w to ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ • _ . * pcopte h ° tave be cra- cent in style of "King Contrary the pop radio charts. I think Check out both ^groups on tO make a movie with no zier than the people they are watch- Man" and | Outlaw " off of the "Mutha (Don't wanna go to school WMCE, C-Rock 88.5 FM stereo. ing. Electric album are found in this entertainment quality musical endeavor. The cut,\ 'Sweet m The Dream Team is better off what so ever. left alone so 'it can die a quick, Soul Sister" evokes images of Fori t h e Outfield painless death. Hopefully it will die ' 'Nirvana'' off of the Love album. Michael Keaton starred with quickly so something good can The album, Sonic Temple with its 9 Christopher Lloyd, Peter Boyle; come along and take Us place. highly polished, hard sound is truly charm 9 and Stephen Furst as four lunatics exciting and refreshing. Killer the third who misplace their doctor while on My rating 45/100 H, j tracks include, "Fire Woman," a field trip to see a baseball game. Language, some violence "Soul Asylum," and "Automatic The doctor winds up in a hospi- Blues." j I ¥ I but Glamour ilacks tal after being attacked in an alley |l would like to apologize to all There are rumors that The Cult By Bill Hogan you going with a hard, steady guitar while waiting for o n e o f the patients. the Cleveland Indians tfans that I may open for Metallica this sum- Merciad record reviewer beat and musical harmonies. The attack is because the doc saw may have insulted with my remarks mer, which could b e the show to end 4 'Voices of Babylon,'' the title two cops kill another cop. Because in the review of Major League last all shows. There are even more Hey Gang! This week we will track from the a l b u m , is g r e a t Tony one of the patients has a history of week. The Tribe i s my favorite team rumors that this tour could make a look at The Outfield's third LP, Lewis' vocals are perfect for the violent outbursts they are blamed and anything that I said was meant stop-off in Erie. Voices of Babylon and the self superbly written lyrics. Another for their doctor getting hurt and the as a joke, and it was not meant to The Cult isfone of the most titled album from a new band called track, "Inside your skin" will murder of the cop. C offend anybody who, like me, love exciting semi-new bands around Glamour Camp. <,.,; surely take the band to platinum * The entire story is these four and respect the Indians. and their music has that new The Outfield is back, and the heaven. ; nuts either trying to get their doctor I^fl am sure that someday, maybe "metal/hardirock" sound, but at third time is a charm because this This album is better than their out of the hospital or getting some- this year, they will finally learn to times can remind you of the rode album is outstanding. The album first smash album, Play Deep, one to believe that they are innocent play baseball...after all look at the sound that your older brothers and leans towards a little more pop and which went platinum. It will defi- of everything. Orioles. sisters grew up with. a little less hard rock, but it keeps nitely h e l p people to forget their last album, which I won't e v e n mention. The Outfield's Voices of Babylon is a must buy. ) \ The next album, Glamour Camp, is the debut from the New York based group, Glamour C a m p . At Wit Christopher Otcasek, son of The Cars'Ric Ocasek (Dad dropped the "t") sings i lead vocals for the group. Otcasek sounds s o much like By Steve Rush Brian Ferry, that i t i s truly amazing. When I first put the tape on, I thought I was listening to a Roxy Music album. His voice is a Brian Ferrydouble. • I Glamour Camp is definitely not generic and does have s o m e t h i n g to TKev r&fc'tD iF offer. They have a g o o d , hard edged rock sound as opposed to the mel- low sound of Roxy Music. The band will, however, get a • • • from old Roxy Music fans since 6ui Otcasek sounds so much like Ferry. Hi's ftOSfc. Look for "Fall for you/* as the band's first s i n g l e , and give Glam- TttEY-'WERE. WR6N6H our Camp a listen, it might just blow you away. fc&H

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for the sensation of racing By Matthew J. Clark Merciad Sports Editor 111 • — ~ ^ By Kevin McHugh then he should be allowed to Merciad ASSL Sports Editor drink,' * he says. All whites in South In sports, nothing is certain. (But Africa must join the army for two the 1988-89 sports programs here at Ian Hessel, the captain of years, either after high school or Mercyhurst certainly made many Mercyhurst's varsity crew team, college. steps in the right d i r e c t i o n . $ says he rows only for the sensation The sports department, under the at the start of a race. He says that maybe he was past leadership of Athletic Director John "Eight men in each boat, all that scene, "ifdrank a lot in the Leisering, has made improvements in tense/9 he says. "It's the best feel- army, so maybe I had grown out of virtually every part of the program. ing, it's a high." He never got that it, he say s . ' He also says that Ameri- The football program went through some changes for the first t i m e feeling from any other sport, he can beer, which is 5 percent weaker since its inception in 1981. Ken B rasing t on was appointed as the new says. than South African beer, gives him lead coach in place of Tony DeMeo. Brasington's leadership was heartburn. | He says getting up at 5:30 a.m. IAN HESSEL vident as his team compiled a 6-3 record and, more importantly, and rowing for three hours, six days to lose their j o b s , and that may lead He says he likes to sit around isplayed the kind of attitude synonymous with success. a week, is well-rewarded by the six- to rioting and stealing," he says. with some friends a n d drink a few Every time something negative happened, Brasington's charges minute races. Hessel, who joined die army at beers, but "drinking beer just for looked for w a y s to turn those n e g a t i v e s into p o s i t i v e s instead of d w e l l i n g Crew requires a lot of dedica- 18, says that although he resented the sake of it" doesn't appeal to •nthem. If the team can continue that attitude next season, they will, tion, according to Hessel, who the authority at first, the army did him. *^ io doubt, be successful. { added that he admires the many him "a world of good." \ Hessel says h e o w e s a lot to crew The men's and women's soccer programs are r e a c h i ng new heights. crew members who do not get "I learned a tot about myself and t o Mercyhurst Both have given te men's team has been very competitive and seems poised for a shot scholarships but still put in the and others, and I grew up in a short him the chance of a good education the NCAA tournament next season. As for the women's soccer team, work. period of time," he says. "Before, and a good job. He says he is wesome is the best description I can think of. \ Hessel, who is from South Af- I had no self- discipline. I never particularly grateful to Dr. Allan I In only their second season as a varsity sport, they compiled a 16- rica, says that he came to Mer- studied for tests or anything but the Belovarac, the crew coach who record and went to the 'NCAA Div. II final four. What's most cyhurst because it provides the army taught me to'be self-disci- recruited him. pressive is that they accomplished this with a team abundant in plined. A lot of p e o p l e could use the degree course he wanted and of- | After he is married, Hessel in- reshman and sophomores. • | j| , '% fered him a crew scholarship. experience. tends to move to Cleveland to work Basketball season came next and with it, the excitement generated Hessel has a double major in ac- Conscripts go through three as an auditor for Arthur Andersen y a new men's head coach with f new philosophies. Dr. Barry counting and computing. months basic training before join- Copeland's team struggled through the latter half of the season, but ing the regular army. Then, they are Hessel, who was involved in H 6 SayS getting Up [shows great promise for next season. swimming, crew, tennis, running, sent to the air force, service unit or infantry and may be called into With Copeland's* exceptional!recruiting ability and his proven rugby and soccer in South Africa, at?5:30 a.m. and row- coaching ability, the men' s basketball program can really go places - and says that politics should be kept out action, especially in the war with Angola, according to Hessel. I think it will. * * '* of sport Although he says he op- ing for three hours, six I The incredible Lady Lakers o f L u k e Ruppel made basketball history Hessel is getting | married two poses apartheid, he added that at the 'Hurst with their 21-8 record and runner-up finish i n the ECAC weeks after his graduation to Karen days a week, is well- Championships. Even though their season ended in March, the program Mackenna, a 1988 Mercyhurst continues to receive honors. graduate, whom he met through rewarded by the six- ! 'I never studied for Junior Lisa Max s o n was named to the American Women's Sports crew. She accompanied him on two minute races. Federation "Fast Break" All-America team for the second straight tests! or anything but visits to South Africa. season. I Hessel says that his fiance was and Co. He says it would be much Freshman sensation Cheryl Tomczak was one of only 12 players in the army taught me to surprised not to see any violence. the nation to be named to the AWSF All-Freshman team. Tomczak "The media only turn on the cam- easier for him to stay in America than for his fiance to move to South displayed exceptional shooting ability from l o n g - r a n g e for the Lakers be self-disciplined. >A eras when there's something hap- and played a major role in the team's rise from 7-16 in 1988 to21-8 in Africa. A pening, and so people get a wrong 1989. * '•!'• •< ^\ U **t , f • -l | lot of p e o p l e could use impression sometimes,'. he says. Although he is greatly looking 9 9 Head coach Luke Ruppel was honored as well by being one o f five Most of the violence involves forward to graduating, he says that coaches named to the AWSF NCAA Div. II All-America team. the experience. < he will miss the atmosphere of a fighting tribal factions, Hessel says. I should be careful not to overlook the accomplishments of this closely knit community. "A small I 'They hate each other and fight to year's women' s tennis team who had their best season ever under coach school such as Mercyhurst gives a athletes suffer unfairly from a po- be the superior race,*' he says. JanetPrice. Sophomore Janet Holzhaeusser led a strong team for 1988. litical situation they cannot influ- If he's• not ;• involved I in better deal for the individual,"..he says. * 'The fact that the administra- Next season should be exciting, even though the team will be without ence. crew,Hessel says he spends most of Price who is stepping down to work with the Wellness Center at the 44 Athletes have no control of the his weekends with his fiance. He tion knows your name and that you're not a number gives a feeling campus center. -_ ' situation in-, the country,'* The men's tennis team continues to improve under head coach Frank he says. "We train all our lives to of belonging." Clark. Clark seems confident that, with a few more additions, the team get as far as we can in our sport, and He says he will miss the cafete- will be even stronger next year. But this year's not finished y e t and there He says he likes to ria. "When I first came here people we are not allowed to compete. It are a few players, particularly Gord Qu in t on and Raul Raymundo, who seemed to dislike the food, but after sucks." ' H • sit around with some have a chance to compete individually in the NCAA tournament Apartheid is the name given to two years in the army I said, *yea, *« Although it's beert a soggy spring, the men * s baseball team has been j the laws and policies by which the friends and drink a good food.'" s I ot, compiling* 19-12 record thus far. If they can put it together for their white ruling minority in South Af- He says he is looking forward to omestand against Indiana, Niagara and Allegheny and remain solid the J rica has kept the country's blacks in few beers, but * * drink-leaving college with great anticipa- est of the way, they could go the the NCAA Div. II playoffs and, who a state of subjection. ; tion. "I don't know what to ex- ing beer just for the nows, maybe even the Div. II World Series. "I'm against apartheid but I'm pect," hesays. "I wonder if I'm up The women's Softball team is 15-8 right now, and has overcome not for change overnight,' ' the 24- doesn' t to it* if I can pull it off.'' sake of it . poor field conditions, cold weather and even a slight team flu-epidemic. year-old senior Says. "I'm for He says his co-op experience Although they may miss the playoffs this year, it's impressive that they gradual change/' He'says he appeal to him. * | will continue to help him after he were able to accomplish as much as they did with all the postponed and doesn't support Bishop Desmond • gets hi job.' *I advise everybody to canceled games and chuck-holes in the infield. Tutu or his policy of trade embar- says he rarely goes to ^^^^^campus par-j take co-ops to give them an edge," goes on South Africa as a way to hesays. Hessel spent his co-ops as a Perhaps the most impressive team performance of the spring has ties. < come from the Mercyhurst Crew. They surprised the field in the CI computer programmer for the Na- bring about political change.' I went to parties in my freshv Governor's Cup in Marietta, Ohio and won their only borne regatta in 44 Bishop Tutu is a self-ap- tional Fuel Gas Co. and as an ac- man year, and it really didn't do countant for General Electric. Findley Lake, N.Y. * I #>>, \ pointed person who speaks for no much for me,'* he says. His impres- ^ For the first time in many years, the Crew team has a good chance one," he says/* "He speaks of Hessel says that thing he misses sion of campus parties is of "20 about home is. the indescribable at being a major competitor at the NCAA Finals. As head coach Derek poverty but lives* in a rich white million people packed into a little ; feeling of 'Africa.' Hartwick said, if the Lakers continue to work hard and keep a good area and drives a BMW.'' •;' room trying to get a t the k e g of b e e r . attitude, they should do very well the rest of the season. ; i An international trade embargo He d e s c r i b e d South Africa a s • 'a It's too loud to talk, and it seems like world in one country." He says the Overall, it's been most enjoy a b l e covering the teams this year. Iwas on South African exports and in>J the only point is to drink beer. midland is dry, yellow and expan- very lucky to be Sports Editor at a time when so much growth and ports may hurt the blacks more than Hessel says he favors the South sive; the jungles to the west, lush improvement was taking place. \ • help them, Hessel says. African drinking age of 18. "If a and green; and the South, mountain- ¥: I'm sure that growth will continue long after I'm gone. Good hick "The blacks would be the first person must go into the army at 18, ous. to all the teams next year and beyond. i

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from Mercyhurst sports services the three-point arc. Tomczak converted on 35 per- For the second straight season, cent of her shots from the longer Mercyhurst's Lisa Max son has distance (91 of 259 attempts). been named to the American MTAIt'Y s a real honor," Tomczak Women's Sports Federation "Fast said of being named to the All- Break'' All-America team. Freshman Team. "I didn't really The Mercyhurst junior led the expect it, butfl'm happy to be Lakers with a 22.0 scoring average named." I and was named die Mideast Collc- ? Tomczak said that she wants to giatc Conference Player of the Year. be a more all-around player next She finished the year as one of the year. toptcnscorersinthcNCAADiv.il. "I have to work a lot harder," Last year, as a sophomore, shesaid. "I want to become a more Maxson was named to the AWSF all-around p l a y e r . I don't want to be Third Team. She was the only known as just an outside shooter." sophomore afforded All-American Head Coach Luke Ruppel, who honors. This season, die 6' 1 for- guided the Lady Lakers to a 21-8 ward was placed on the Second season, was named by the AWSF as Team. one of only five All-American A graduate of Mercyhurst Prep Coaches among NCAA Div. II High School, Maxson has already schools. become the second h ig hest scorer in Mercyhurst hadn't had a win- VARSITY WOMEN 'sfour team that took second in Saturday?s Williamstown, Mass. meet Mercyhurst women's basketball ning season since the 1S-S cam- halt, Tina Kaliszak, Lisa Clement, Stacy Jury on and Lynn St. Jean. PhotoMeliss b> a history with 1,433 points. Her 651 paign of 1981-82. That had been the points this season establshed a new best women's basketball season in single season scoring imark. the history of die program. y Maxson needs 367 points to surpass The Lady Laker's 21-8 year a l s o Trish Mahoney's all-time mark of included the team's first-ever post- Pitching gives Bonniger 'more control 1,801 tallies. J season invitation. Mercyhurst was Maxson said she felt g o o d about invited to participate in the EC A C By Chris Cade Lady Lakers are sporting a 15-8 being named to the All-American playoffs where they finished sec- Merciad sports reporter record with two games left for the team since it was an improvement ond. The team also established a season. Out of the two games re- over last year. school record for the longest win- Debbie Bonniger, a senior here maining, Debbie feels that West- She was more vocal about the ning streak when it won 10 straight at Mercyhurst, is this ^week's stu- minster will be especially hard to team's accomplishments,* games. dent personality. beat "Placing three people on the ; The Lakers face a much tougher Debbie is from the Erie area, | I In her spare time Debbie likes Ail-American Team just shows schedule next year, but Tomczak is where she attended Iroquois High watching the Cleveland Browns, how strong the women's basketball confident that the team will be up to School. Debbie decided to attend especially Bernie Kosfc This the challenge. Mercyhurst because it is close to summer, she plans on working for program is here," she said. I' Mer- 4 cyhurst has been put on the college 'If we stick together, we' 11 do home and because she was offered the Erie Orioles as a secretary for the a softball scholarship. I basketball map." well," she said. Tomczak said the General Manager. , n team is gunning for a bid injjthc Debbie likes Mercyhurst be- "The < whole team was really DEBBIE BONNIGER She also plays softball for the dedicated and we worked hard. It NCAA tournament next year, cause of its small size and because "Athletes Quarters" but this year really paid off." 14.1 scoring average. she finds the students and faculty is. "I'll go wherever a job comes she plans on doing mainly coaching Freshman Cheryl Tomczak was The 5'7 guard was among the extremely friendly. She prefers open," she says. along with her father who also one of only 12 players selected to nations top long-range shooters. college over high school because o f In high school, Debbie played happens to be the J V baseball coach the AWSF All-Freshman Team. Tomczak connected on a Mer- 'the freedom that college offers. I both softball and volleyball She at Iroquois. cy h u r s t - r e c o r d 91 three-point shots prefers softball over any other sport Tomczak, a graduate of the Elementary Education is Debbie began playing softball at which was also good for the top five She i especially enjouys being a now-defunct St Benedict's Acad- Debbie's major. Debbie chose the age of eight. She always wanted in the country. She was the lone pitcher because she feels it gives emy, was the Laker's second lead- Elementary Education because she to be a pitcher. • fresh man in the top ten from beyondlove s children. She already*has here more control. ing scorer with 410 points and a As a pitcher for Mercyhurst, completed her student teaching 4'It gives me an opportunity to Debbie is 5-2 this year and has been which she did at both Irving and make a bigger difference in the a major factor in the team's success. JoAnna Connell elementary game,'' she says. , The Merciad wishes Debbie schools. Debbie enjoys the Mercyhurst success on the mound and in the Lips hurls no-hitter at Gannon Debbie hopes to get a job as a team because die feels that they are classroom. ' teacher and will eo where the work especially close. Currently, the By Bill Darling J ^ RBI's on the day. t Merciad sports reporter Coach Trevor Warren has done a tremendous Job with this team Golf member Melody suspended Sophomore Danielle Lips was considering the fact he has only four the gem of the softball team last seniors on the roster, yet the lakers By Bill Darling John Melody. Powell said, "John for the Hurst may have been the Melody was suspended for discipli- Thursday as she fired a no-hitter have posted an impressive 15-8 Merciad Sports Writer main reason | for |a substandard nary reasons only, however, he has against Gannon to earn the Hurst a record. showing at the Malone In vitational. not been expelled from the team at split of the doublchcadcr. r: "This is a very young team and Playing and traveling with the John Deasy was again low man for this point" 1 1 ^ Lips said, "I didn't even realize to think we didn't even have a full golf team this year has been quite an the Lakers as he shot another 84. In response Melody said, "I I was throwing a no-hitter because pracdee before the first game makes educational experience. The c o l l e c - Saccomanno matched his 85; from have made a commitment to play of the 2 unearned runs they got in our record even more remarkable,'' tion of players assembled this year, the previous day, and was helped commented the first year coach. come from; extremely different Soccer in the fall, but I still want to the middle innings. 4 out by senior Kyle Fbust's 86. This 1 "I was really excited, but the 'The blending of the experienced backgrounds and cultures. have the opportunity to play Golf in was probably Mercyhurst's worst fans on the Gannon side were pretty players [and the addition of new- First, there are three characters the spring season. I think that since showing of the year, but does have ugly about the whole event after the comers Tammy Pethel and Veron« from across the big pond, Ireland. I made this known,to the team, I some positive aspects to look for- game. My shoulder has bothered ica Samson to the line-up have Then, you throw in three Italians might have created some friction." ward to next fall. On a statistical note, the Lakers me since basketball season, but I made for a legitimate contender." from three different states, and mix The Laker golfers will only lose Lips feels that she will be able to in a local golfer. The final c o m p i l a - didn't fare very well in their final really felt comfortable on the two seniors, Foust and Darling, play both basketball and!softball tion of these individuals can present two matches. At the Elmira Best mound and my pitches seemed from this year's team. Two new sharper.'' if again next year, due to extra weight interesting situations.? Ball Tournament, John Deasy had the best round of the day firing a freshman golfers will join an expe- Danielle was also hot with the training and says "You only go It seems that the only golfing rienced group which includes the around once so why not go all out news of interest this year was the team low 84. He placed 12th out of bat all day. She went three for f o u r , 9 return of Tom Saccomanno, sopho- scored three times, and knocked in and give it your best ' • controversy surrounding head 37 golfers, but Tom Saccomanno's mores Tony >Sartini and Kevin 85 and John Melody's 89 were the a run. The Lakers will close out the coach Bob Powell. The improve- Keating, and juniors John Deasy season with games against Al- ment of Bob Powell as a golf coach only other descent scores from the Angela Foster and Kara Kar- and an undecided John Melody. We legheny and Westminster early next has been exceptional. The last deci- team.* linchak both had three hits and three wish them all the best in the future. week. L ; sion Powell made was to suspend On Saturday* a lack of players