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54% VWer Turnout

1983-84 Student Government! Officers Elected

By Carta J. Anderson
MERCIAD Assistant Editor
In the 1983-84 Mercyhurst Stu-
dent^ Government elections, five
student challengers took the posi-
tions of president, vice-president,
secretary, treasurer, and Student
Activities Committee (SAC)
chairperson. The in cum bants
Robinson said, "Next year I'd
like to run more meetings fin
Baldwin and 'McAuley dor-
mitories." Also, he explained that
he wants to get new people involv-
ed in\MSG, and make appoint-
ments to the judicial board. ''The
officers should do a good job.
We've been J going to the officer <*»

represent an entirely new officer meetings with the present officers,

core for the first time in over four and getting experience ahead of •r*-

years. S time," said Robinson. it

^With 547|Mercyhurst students
voting in the election, sophomore
Dave£?Robinson| captured the
presidency. Robinson will be join-
ed by junior Kathy O'Connor as
vice-president, sophomore Susan
Bennett as secretary, junior Sheila
"I was so excited when I found 3*
out about the elections, I couldn't
speak," said vice-presidential
winner Kathy O'Connor.
"There's a whole lot of difference
between the officers. We are all
different 1 majors that can| con- i ^

Delaney as treasurer and

freshman John Jones in the SAC
tribute new interests and ideas to
the government," she added. «B
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chairperson post. \ '^HEBPS
KOutfof the* 54 percent of
3pSecretaryf Bennetts stated, "I
want to keep up the reputation of Newly elected MSG officers: Sheila Delaney, treasurer; Kathy O'Connor, vice-president; Dave Robinson,
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students who voted in the March government! and try to fill Lisa president; Sue Bennett, secretary; and John Jones, SAC c hair person . & ^
•SO^andWJ'MPclectionsi Robinson Costeilo^s shoes *^r-» Bennett^- -ex?^
secured iheTpresidenc^vwthl86 piaineathat she feels irwill be a "IT am excited about working mosTTrecen™ goals is fo have the national j average,'' • stated W^l

votes. The opposing?presidential challenge for the officers working with the officers. Next year we smaller movies such as 'The Three outgoing MSG President Richard
candidates, sophomores Bryan together next year,| "We are all will be able to try different things Stooges* that will be less expensive Lanzillo. "We had a significantly
Doherty and Jean Moniewski ready for it and hope we're able to and explore new avenues,** said for students," said Jones. : "I high voter turnout. But, not as
received 170 and 178 votes do a good job. It will be difficult Delaney. think all of the officers and myself much as last year due to Easter
respectively. J * at first, but we're enthusiastic," will have a good working relation- break." f ; W*
Vice President O'Connor cap- Bennett commented. SAC ^chairperson ireplacing ship. I'm optimistic about
tured 211 votes. Sophomore con- "I think the election went well Laura Copney is John Jones. He everything, and I feel working The new officers will formally
tender David Alexander received and people seemed very interested said he wouldClike to see more with " the ^current officers has assume the management of stu-
159 votes, and junior Brent Scar- inxvoting this year," stated the movies on different nights helped,'' commented Jones. dent government at the first MSG
po had 141 votes. i 83-84 treasurer Delaney. She ex- available to students. "One of my "The voting results were above meeting in May.
Bennett, the newly-elected plained that presently her major
secretary earned 281.votes, while concern is to find out how much
freshman Patrick Callahan gained revenue will be taken in by the MSG Questions Proposal
223 votes. •& David Brenner concert. "After we
Delaney was selected as know how much money was earn-
treasurer by obtaining 352 votes. ed , S money for the budget next
Freshman contender Christie year can be adjusted if
College-Leased Briggs Apartments
Smith got 153 votes. ? necessary." Delaney explained
Jones was elected to the SAC that she would like to offer even- May Be Returned To Baldwin Realtors
chairperson post with 203 votes. ing hours for the MSG-sponsored
Sophomores James Sherrod and check cashing. Another goal of I By Mary Jo Allen ^ halls, includes board as a
Melodie Valenciano received 160 the treasurer is to help make the April 15, will be the bus trip to the
MERCIAD Staff Reporter package, and provides -furniture. Top Hat Club and on Saturday,
and 159 votes respectively. •. f students in MSG understand the
The Merciad interviewed the budget better so students can ex- If the buildings are rented by the April 16, the band "Generic
plain the process to others. During the Mercyhurst Student Baldwin realtors, the rent is Grass" will be performing in the
new officers. President-elect Government Meeting on Tuesday, higher than Mercyhurst rates and Grotto. Letter of intent for SAC
April ^12, an important question the apartments are unfurnished.** officers are due April 19.
arose concerning the future status
ERCIAD Rated First-Clas Lanzillo agreed,that this is a
of the Briggs Avenue apartments. concern, but pointed out that the In another committee, \ Maria
The buildings currentlyf being present system is creating a Santangelo spoke for Campus
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leased by Mercyhurst College will $12,000 deficit. ( | Life. The Minority Concern Com-
The MERCIAD was recently notified that it has been rated mittee, has concentrated on three
First Class by the National Scholastic Press Association for possibly return to the ownership After much deliberation, Maria major issues at Mercyhurst Col-
Fall Term 1982. ^ S i I | • 1 of Baldwin Brothers Realtors. Santangelo motioned that a letter lege. However, unless more stu-
Rated nationally against colleges of similar enrollment, The Rich Lanzillo, MSG president, ex- be submitted to Baldwin Brothers dent involvement is seen, the com-
MERCIAD achieved marks of distinction in the following- plained that the Briggs Avenue requesting that a section of Briggs
buildings will be retained if the be reserved for 'Hurst students at mittee will be disbanded.
judging categories: Coverage and Content, Writing and need arises for additional college
Editing, and Opinion Content. a lower rental rate, and including Three announcements were
housing. At this time, the need for furniture, i £ ^E. < presented at the MSG meeting.
"The First Class award given to The MERCIAD is a reflec- the buildings is questionable due
tion on the entire staff,'' editor Donna Peterson saidf In other business, the results of First, the judicial board proposal
to available space in) the an academic honesty survey were was accepted with changes and
^ The award is an improvement over the second class evalua- dormitories. %:
tion of spring 1982 issues. "For the first time ever, the size of presented. As jja^ result of this clarification by President William
the staff has more than tripled and the quality of the repor- Terry Warfield expressed con- survey, a forum on academic P. Garvey and the College Senate.
ting, editing, business and supporting staff has reached its cern for students who depend on honesty will be held during the Second, the MSG awards dinner is
most impressive level," Peterson added. the Mercyhurst-leased Briggs April 26 MSG meeting. Faculty tentatively set for May 1. Finally,
gNSPA/ACP Judge Peter^C. Townsend called The MER- apartments. and students are requested to Bonnie Pounds, diplomat to
CIAD a top student publication, skying that "the students at Under the current operation, attend. % jg Saudi Arabia and Mercyhurst
continued on page 3 Mercyhurst rents the apartments Laura Copney, SAC * chairper- alumni, has consented to be com-
for the same cost as the resident son, gave her report:* Friday, mencement speaker.
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Srenneromics: •!Si^^! ! «
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What YOU Can Do To Help ^*e£XJPi$T
When a student government organization realizes it may
have to mortgage itself for a year if one risky venture were to
fail, it counts largely on the support of its governed popula-
tion to take all the risk out of the venture.
The subjects here are, of course, MSG and its decision to
undertake an exciting, major project before the year's end.
Attempting to provide a first-class entertainment act for the
college and Erie communities, a « contract with comedian
David Brenner was negotiated and a hefty sum of money was
budgeted for the event. Eighteen thousand dollars to be exact.
For the quality of the talent, the price of a ticket-to see
David Brenner is a bargain. At $8 for students and $10 for all
others, the show will be well worth every penny.
Government must sell approximately 2,000 tickets in order
to break even on its investment. As of press time, 1,050
tickets have been sold. It would be a real,shame to have a
nationally-famous, super-celebrity like David Brenner per-
form to a less-than-full house. But it would be an even bigger
shame if this major MSG project were to result in low student
interest and a mortgaged governing body for 1983-84.
If anyone goes to the Campus Center on the evening of
Saturday, April 30, it should be members of this college com-
munity. How often can we be made to smile, to laugh, to feel
really good in the company of friends, in a familiar place and
by a man who has guest hosted on the "Tonight Show" more
than anyone else?! It will definitely be a night to remember
and for those who can't scrape together the $8 or $10 to pur-
chase a ticket, it will only be a night to politely smile about
when ^friends _who attended re-live its-moments for weeks parentT^nan^of theTtudents left
afterward. ^ J the interview feeling belittled, as if
those conducting the; interview
How embarrassing for Mercyhurst College if David Bren- had this purpose in mind at the
ner is not greeted enthusiastically! And how unfortunate for 1 .

beginning.
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MSG to "learn the hard way" that no special event is special Is is really fair to single out in-
enough for this college. 5 dividuals in front of their peers?
EVERYONE should buy a ticket and usher out the month What happened to the dignity,
of April with a gut-splitting, knee-slapping, once-in-a-lifetime
Letter worth and respect* of every
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good time!
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Donns J. Peterson
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Ctfffa J. Anderson
Assistant Editor
Fnn Hoawwo
News Editor
The M e r c i a d I STUDENTS INTERESTED
Martha Csmp
Feature Editor IN THE POSITION OF
Rich Foragnn v' is staffing for next year!
Photography Editor
Kathy Kohnka MERCIAD
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Sports Editors LETTERS OF INTENT
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Lynn Pope
Mary Jo Allen
Mathew Duska
for 1983-84
Teresa Tracy
Darlene Nolan
Amy Woodworth •
TyrtHM Rena Zlcarelll
Rozanna Snyder MERCIAD EDITOR FOR 1983-84
Chuck Straub '-•] Amy Woodworth
Khalld Massoud Darlene Nolan a

Karen Martda Mary Marchwinski

John Jones
Corky Pram
Chris Chmliewski Kam Kublniec
Are Due By I SHOULD SUBMIT
Grace Riccl
'Sue Goodall -I .\
Tim Tomczak Friday, April 22,1983^ LETTERS OF INTENT TO
Mr. Richard Garcia
DONNA PETERSON, BOX
Darlene Nolan Kathy Toscano Submit letters to 57 BY FRIDAY, APRIL 22,
Kan Rohler Jack Holland
Donna Peterson,
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Eating Disorders: fessional help from a physician

Anorexia And Bulimia
The American Dietetic Associa-
tion attempts to heighten public
awareness of the benefits of good
nutrition and the risks of ignoring
it. Federal government .'national
associations, corporations, health
organizations, and? the mass
media also lend their support to
this worthy campaign.
Eating disorders are -becoming
an increasing health \ problem
among young adults. It has been
reported that as many as one
million persons in the U.S. have
eating disorders like anorexia and
bulimia. Anorexia is called the
"starving disease". More
specifically, anorexia nervosa is a
syndrome of self-starvation
(weight loss greater than 25 per-
cent usual weight) Ifound
predominantly in adolescent and
young adult women. It*, is
characterized by a relentless pur-
suit of thinness that results in life-
threatening emaciation, an almost
delusional preoccupation with
food and the body, and a general
withdrawal from family and
friends. It was first diagnosed in
1888. 5 i I
A related ailment, bulimia is an
episodic pattern of binge eating
that involves rapid consumption
of a large quantity of food in a
relatively short period of time.
The bulimic person usually is
aware** o^the disordered eating
pattern but is unable to stop the
lost sense of control and the
undesired prospect £ of gaining
weight. Self-induced f.vomiting,
laxative abuse, and/orj severely
restrictive diets often I are
employed after a bulimic episode
to restore a sense of control and
relieve panic about the possibility
of weight gain. .js
Many celebrities are the victims
of anorexia and bulimia. Recently
STAR magazine reported that
Cherry Boone, daughter of singer
Pat Boone, stated in her book,
Starving for Attention, that she
once weighed as little & as 85
pounds. Singer Karen Carpenter
also suffered from anorexia,
which is believed to have con-
tributed to her recent death. Jane
Fonda admitted to have {abused
her body for more than two years,
hinging and severely dieting to
keep her weight down.
In 1981, the ABC Monday
Night Movie, televised a drama
abouti anorexia nervosa, "The
Best Little Girl in the World". It
was around that time that a
former Mercyhurst College stu-
dent walked into my office to
discuss her personal difficulty
with' out-of-control dieting and
weight loss. * serious {condition which: causes
?k Now that spring is here, there
will be many dieters on campus.
Sensible dieting that provides for
change in normal eating behavior
to reduce total calories and exer-
and/or psychiatrist who has ex-
perience with this ailment.
Anorexia nervosa is more than a
medical problem. The disorder is
generally thought to be
psychogenic in nature. Many sup-
port groups exist ffoit persons
needing referrals to professionals
known to treat this disorder.
Anoretics |have strict, bizarre
eating behaviors. They often start
weight loss regimes because of so-
meone's commentf about being
"fat". They are .usuallyj com-
pulsive exercisers and talk exten-
sively about how^Fat they are,
when they actually are excessively
thin. The bones of the face, trunk,
and extremeties become promi- Pictured above are the Plowshares 8.
nent, like a skeleton.
The anorectic usually have low
self-esteem and are overly sen-
Best Christian Film:
sitive to the many |stressful
changes of adolescence. These in-
dividuals usually? reportf having
'In The KingiOf Prussia'
over protective parents who; take By Father Chuck Schmitt April 21, at 7:30 p.m.
firm control of their children's In 1980, a Pittsburgh housewife After the film, there will be a
lives. Historically, many anoretics and seven other people broke into discussion and reception in *St.
are from middle and upper- a missile plant near Philadelphia, Mark's. Cafeteria. Admission is
middle socioeconomic families PA, where they hammered free for members of the Mer-
who place high emphasis on suc- nuclear nose cones and poured cyhurst College Community and
cess and perfection. 1 . their blood upon them; all in a Senior Citizens. The general
As the problem progresses, the symbolic gesture to uncover the public is asked to donate $1.00 to
anorectic will stop menstruating, secret construction? of these help defray expenses.
feel cold all the time and begin to weapons of Armageddon.Wfc | This event is co-sponsored by
grow fine body hair. This is a very Molly Rush, Daniel and Phillip * Campus Ministry and \ the
Berrigin, and: her other five ac- m Diocesan Department of! Justice
many victims to be hospitalized complices? portray themselves * inP and Rights. It is underwritten in
for treatment. Males are not ex- the film version of their trail. % part by the!Mercyhurst College
cluded from the disorder. Some of Martin;, S h een j pi ay s i the J udge
|jj Academic Enrichment Fund and
the individuals will make a com. whom1 Sheen describes as a "legal & is a Special Film Event of; the
plete recovery; some will become bully *. IN THE j KINGx OF Peace and Justice Series of the b >

binge eating once it has begun. cise along with a slow, gradual chronic anorectics; some will give PRUSSIA won the best Christian films for discussion.
The guilt, depression, and panic weight loss is highly recommend- up dieting, overeat and become film award in the 1983 Berlin Film
that are commonly experienced ed. Any individuals fitting the obese; and some will never Festival. ?
following a binge result from the following profile should seek pro- recover and die. I Molly Rush herself will appear IN THE KINO OF?
| i Charlene Gee is an Assistant with the film to explain the belief PRUSSIA
Professor and Director of the which led 3them to their\protest.
Merciad First Class (continued from page D Dietetics Program, Rush will speak' at St. Marks April 21,7:30 p.m.
Mercyhurst are lucky to have the product of such dedicated Seminary Auditorium Oust south St. Marks Seminary
of the college), on Thursday,
journalists." * '%••'
Features receiving special attention from the judges were the
guest columns and opinion editorials. The editorial cartoons The $ "Op-Ed" S page is
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number of reporters and editors this year from our previous be the page representating
a variety of viewpoints
record of 12 to 15 students to an all-time high of more than 40, other than those of the
we have demonstrated that our editing staff was able to main- newspaper's* editors and
tain and increase the quality of The MERCIAD this year and staff. Members of the Mer-
cyhurst -Community who
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 Album Outlook
Kilroy IS Here
By Cathy Martz
Let the listener beware "By
W back rock-n-rollj starts"; to build
order of the Majority for Musical
Morality, this album contains
secret backward messages..."
This is the warning on the sticker
adorning Styx's latest release
Kilroy Was Here. It sums up the
main idea of the album cynicism
with a touch of rebellion directed
at the present morality movement.
This album, which is the long-
awaited follow-up to Styx's
tremendously successful 1980 of-
fering, Paradise Theatre, em-
phasizes the group's tremendous
versatility and talent.
It is based on an original story
concept bV band leader Dennis
DeYoung. The five group
members assume roles as the main
characters: Dennis DeYoungfas
Kilroy, James Young as Dr.
Righteous, and Tommy Shaw as
Jonathan Chance.
To understand the story, the
background must be clear. Dr.
Righteous, the founder and leader
of£ the Majority for .Musical
Morality (MMM) has become
powerful in American politics via
his own cable TV network. He de-
nounces rock-n-roll, blaming it
for the moral andj economic
decline of America. Soon MMM
gains the power needed to ban
rock-n-roll music, MM .•••«*•
Kilroy, a |world-famous rock
star, is touring with his band. The
MMM decides to set an example
during Kilroy's last tour perfor-
mance. On the night of the con-
cert, the MMM* floods into the
Paradise Theatre, storming the
stage, and giving reign to general
chaos. When* the air clears, an
MMM agent is found dead)-
Kilroy is convicted of murder and
sent to prison with other rock
misfits.
Dr. Righteous continues to en-
|force his idea of morality by
^holding nightly rallies. But,! an
underground movement to bring
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with Jonathan Chance (played by
Tommy Shaw) as fits leader. He
makes Kilroy the symbol of his
mission.
Through MMM's own mind-
control equipment, Jonathan is
able to contact Kilroy in prison.
He inspires Kilroy to escape
disguised as a "Roboto." (A
Japanese manufactured robot
designed to perform all types of
manual labor). Kilroy leaves a
code for Jonathan to follow and
the two meet at the old Paradise
Theatre to align forces against Dr.
Righteous and MMM...
While the story line is in-
teresting, it will never be con-
sidered a masterpiece - however,
the same cannot be said about the
music. Styx continues to come up
with original ideas I- a direction
not taken by many rock groups
who become repetitive and com-
mercialized) after their first* few
successes.
Kilroy Was Here emphasizes
the growing discontent with the
so-called "moral" leaders who, as
portrayed by Dr. Righteous, try to
instill and enforce their own ideas
of moral behavior on others. This
is seen as an extreme in the cut
"High Time": u*^
"I flip the switch ... and there's
a-man -staring * ^^^^^^^j~~_
back at me '%
He starts to speak in a voice so
righteous about the sins
of society
He's got the answers to all my
problems
Says he'll decide what I should
hear and see
I try to change to another
station
But all I get is more of this
morality."
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Python's Latest Flick
Flunks Badly
By Patrick Cannon Grail, who skip through the coun- abominable). Later the film
Few films have made me feel so tryside banging coconuts together jumps to Part; Two, to South
^ infuriated/and Fso ripped off as imitating a horse's gallop; or the Africa during a battle .from the
Monty Python's latest* produc- medieval royal guard out of Jap- First Zulu War in 1879. Almost
tion, The Meaning of Life. Note perwockey who took forever and immediately I saw that no attempt
that I am generally not a harsh a*day<jto introduce his?king to was made by the writers to make
critic of Python's humor style?in some royal visitors. All those who these two scenes»relate, and I'm
saw that one surely must sorry to say that this format per-
their past productions; in fact, I remember the king's sober words, sisted thoughout the rest of the
have appreciated their seemingly "Kill that man" when he finally
innate ability to create loony- got a chance to speak. It was those film. Why couldn't the format of
tune, funnier-than-real-life kinds of comical character The Meaning of Life been more
characters. For example, the two idiosyncrasies, together with a like that of Garp's, with a central
medieval messengers out of Holy peculiar but understandable plot, character being born at the begin-
ning and, with the comic talent
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that made? those two Monty that Monty Python writers
Most of the cuts on the album Python flicks, Holy Grail and possess, show him going through
are unmistakably Styx with their Japperwockey, a real (treat to the painstaking experience of liv-
unique style reminiscentfof past watch. Will we see that perfection ing in a nutty world?
albums. But, }a& a change, an again? No! In The Meaning of Another element that I was
oriental influence is heard in the Life, the jokes are on the outrageously appalled by was the
background of *"Just Get audience, t director's use of gore as a way of
Through This* Night," tying* in The Meaning of life doesn't creating humor. One does
with the Japanese flavor of the have many effective comic gags or remember that in Japperwockey a
first hit single of the album, "Mr. even a central sensible plot - which mild use of gore was effective in
Roboto." S | j w | is necessary to any film.^Instead, initiating some laughs in one scene
5 But all is| not rebellion and the film _is divided into several in which the village's king and
deep, intense messages. Styx can mini-stages (The Meaning of Life: Queen, during a gousting match,
still sing a 'cuddle-up' song with Part One - JBirth, Part Two - get more and more knight's blood
the best of them. In the tradition Fighting One Another,... Part Six splattered on their garb after each
of "Lady" and "Babe", Styx's1 - Death) with each stage represen- goust. In Japperwockey the gore
latest ballad, "Don't Let It End ! ting a different stage in life. This element was funny I because it
can invoke sighs and secret smiles really isn't bad premise from wasn't hideously exploited, but in
in the listeners with lyrics: which to write a Monty Python Meaning of Life the gore element
& "...Trying to live without your film, but it was how this premise was over-used to the point where
love^it^so hard to ° * o ~ ^ ^ ^ 2 was, handled which^caused!this it made the scenes more appalling
Some nights I'll wake up film to fail. In looking back at the than entertaining. Some examples
1
I'll look at your pillow film's individual mini-skits, we would be the liver transplant, a
Hoping that I'll see you there can see that none of them really scene coming complete with squir-
... Loneliness fills me up inside related to one another in any ting blood, or even worse, a night
'Cause I'm missing youf organized way. All the film did club scene in which an obese man
So if you'll give us a chance to was jump from one life time after overeating, causes his
remember period to another, while always stomach to explode. • With this
...Time is all that we really need using new characters-instead of poor taste in humor, I wonder if
...I mean to tell you, don't let it allowing the original ones to grow the gruesome Texas Chainsaw
end..." ^ in time. For instance, the beginn- Massacre will ever be remade into
Political and social commen- ing of the film takes us to a Lon- a Monty Python comedy.
taries aside, Styx's; latest entrant don ghetto in which an oversized Anyway, in my estimation,
into the world of rock music is Catholic family does a song and Python's latest flick, The Mean-
destined to become a true classic. dance routine about, of all things, ing of Life, flunks badly. Maybe a
the sanctity
Styx fans everywhere- will thought the song and dance of sperm cells (and I strong re-look by the producers of
welcome Kilroy Was| Here with numbers in £ The Pirate Movie this one can save any future
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THE PROHfSED LAND!?
Darlene Nolan Named
MERCIAD Business Manager
Darlene Nolan, a junior at Mer-
cy hurst College, has been selected|j
as Business Manager for the Mer-
ciatT for the 1983-84 academic
publication year. $ "People don't realize what they do," Jelleson added.
The selection committee con-
sisted of Richard Garcia, com-
munications instructonand Mer-
ciaid advisor; Donna Peterson,
Merciad editor; Kathy Toscano,
advertising manager; and} Car la
Anderson, Merciad? assistant
editor. f importance of continuing the chain. If they fail to do so, misfortune shall come their way.
This year Nolan served as Cir-
culation Manager for the Mer-
ciad^as well as* being m? staffs
reporter and typist.
The responsibilities of Ithe
Business Manager are to cooor-
dinate all business activities,
advertisement sales, and advertis-
ing design. Nolan will also be
responsible for recruiting and Business Manager. She is a very
supervising salespeople and cir- dedicated worker, and is already
culation manager. She will coor- pursuing advertisements for nextchain letters which focus on prayer do not violate federal postal statutes.
dinate classified sales also.
S "Darlene is extremely qualified
for the position. She has en-
thusiasm, initiative and pride in
the Merciad," stated Peterson.
"I'm sure she will continue the
precedence set this year in manag-
Students Here Are Recipients
IChain Letters Become Pain Letters By Fran Moavero I
» MERCIAD News Editor
"You will receive good luck within 4 days of receiving it, provided that you in turn send it back out."
No, it is not the recent Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes, nor is it your income tax returns.
Not everyone is fortunate enough to receive that prestigious sweepstakes or essential income tax monies
in their mailbox, but somehow among the wanted cards, letters and packages there is an unwanted chain
letter. !S ? J f J •% f
Last week, several students who reside on campus found amongst their letters and bills an infamous
chain letter. I /,
Apparently, the letters originated from within the college, said Jean Coffey, director of the Mercyhurst
postal office. A .^
Each letter was Xeroxed and stapled closed with the name of the addressee and residence hall, but no
room numbers were indicated. The names on each letter were either typed, hand printed or addressed on
individual adhesive labels. . V 1 F" ?
Coffey said it was the first time a significant number of chain letters were dispersed, thus causing a reac-
tion from students. f I i 1' ? I
UUAL< "I don't know why we have to be subjected to them," said senior Laura Copney. Copney, who received
two copies of the same chain letter added, "I despise them, they are an invasion of privacy."
Like many students, Copney thought the chain letter was a memo from the college.
Copney believes mail dispersed internally should be stamped to make students aware of the letter's
£ g
origin. |
Overall, Copney believes chain letters are a threat. "Not everyone on campus is strong enough to over-
come the initial feeling of being threatened." I*
Senoir Glenda Jelleson became disturbed upon receiving the letter. At the same time Jelleson received
an application for a job interview. "It didn't shed a good light on the job application when I got a stupid
chain letter," she said. I \ *
£"It's like a threat to me and it becomes very upsetting," she said.
Coffey said it is difficult to control and recognize chain letters through the college postal services.
Regulating theflowof chain letters is also difficult. All mail is automatically dispersed into their proper
mailboxes. "We don't have the right to censor." %.
The letter instructs the receiver to send 20 copies to anyone you believe needs good luck. However, "it
must leave your hands within 26 hours after you have received it." I
jMarie Martone of Campus Ministry said chain letters invoke a response out of fear.
"For no reason whatsoever should this chain be broken," said the letter. This statement reinforces the
g Luck and good fortune in relation to religion are often incorporated into a chain letter. *
& Yet, Martone said "luck and fate are not part of Christianity." S H ^ ^ ^ ^ 5P* ?
Chain letters imply that religion and supernatural beings have control within our lives, s; Martone.
Therefore they prompt us to respond and continue the chain. _^^^^«_^_
But not everyone feels obligated to respond. Freshman Lynnf Fisher discarded her letter upon receiving
it. "How can you receive luck in four days?" she remarked. * J $ ?• **§
Religion and luck are associated with chain letters because they hook people, campus chaplain, Father
Chuck Schmitt said. "It gives the letter a great added weight," he added. ^
Darlene Nolan Ann Partridge, Pittsburgh Postal Inspector, said chain letters are a violation of the lottery and mail
fraud statutes. Violation of these laws result in a two year imprisonment or a $1,000 fine. I
Partridge said chain letters which focus on sending money or expensive material goods are illegal while
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year," stated Anderson.* "The majority of people are not aware it is illegal to engage in this scheme," Partridge explained, "yet,
we get chain letters every day."
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"Darlene will do a good job as THE MERCIAD .

"Soft Pretzels With Mustard," the hilarious, revealing and touching David Brenner autobiography, will be
raffled off to two Mercyhurst students to mark the comedian's April 30 appearance at the college.
Two Weeks Away
Ticket Sales On Target
For David Brenner Concert
• aaaaw By«Karen MWtrt^
MERCIAD Staff Reporter | £ f
As April 30 approaches,!
everyone is busy getting ready for
David Brenner's performance in
the Campus Center, set for 8:00
that Saturday night.|
But without a doubt the busiest
is Sophomore* Wydetta Carter,^
chairperson of the Student
Government Special Projects
Committee, who is responsible for
I organizing the event.
Although the date was confirm-
ed in January, it has been the last
two months that have been most
hectic for Carter and her crew -
and now that the performance is
only two weeks away, all the ac-
tivity seems to be reaching*its
peak.
One of the most important con-
siderations for Carter has been the
\
sale of tickets, and while the event
is still far from a sellout, she
warns that "tickets are going
fast."; i
'Tickets sales are fine. So far
we've sold approximately 1,000
from all outlets," Carter said. *
Tickets are still available at the
MSG office, Razzberries, j Na-
tional Record Mart, and Edin-
boro State College.
But, she added, "I'm really sur-
prised that members of the faculty
and administration haven't Jpur-
chased tickets yet. I thought
everyone would enjoy David
h Brenner."
L Carter went on to stress the
need for a ticket for anyone who
wants to attend the performance.
"I don't want to sound rude or
put myself above anyone, but on-
ly people who buy tickets will be
able to enjoy the performance.
Any position held at this school
will not affect that. I advise
everyone to get a ticket now."
Wr*ad dWorfllo^TclceTs aTSsTpfo-
motions and advertising can now
be found in the local media. £|
Radio station K-104 is helping
with the advertising expenses by
co-sponsoring the event. Besides
free advertising that would ot her-
wise cost the college $1,000, they
will be running a promotional
contest during the last week in
April? to give away 10 pairs of
tickets to the show.
I A contest is also being spon-
sored by MSG, in which two
copies of Brenner's new;! book,
Soft Pretzels With Mustard, will
be the prize. The winners will also
meet Brenner following his
performance.
Chances on!the books can?be
purchased from John Jones, with
the winners being chosen April 29
in the cafeteria.
[£ Concerning the show itself,
local magician Bob Borgia Jr. will
entertain the audience before
Brenner's performance.
According to Carter, Brenner
specifically asked for a magician
as a warm-up act $ ff
There will be no master of
ceremonies for the evening, as
Brenner's jmanager, |Steve Reid-
man, requested that no introduc-
tion be given for his client/
v Brenner will arrive in Erie on
the morning of April 30. While in
town he will give an exclusive in-
terview to Donna Peterson, editor
of The MERCIAD, on Saturday
afternoon and meet with a few
select people following the show
before departing Sunday
morning.
Carter is optimistic about the
show and about the future of such
shows here at Mercyhurst. *;
"This is the first time we've
ever tried a big projects-like this
here onf campus by ourselves,"
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determining future projects," she | Fri.-Sat.: 9:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
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Before becoming a professional
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and director of. several award-
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He has received many awards
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To Mr. Happy - You're the best. HEY HAIR BAGS, 10 'MORE V l T h G% T
Me. H DAYS I jp , W 11 t i l
Darren: Maybe next time we can Worms, Worms, Everywhere a
buy a turkey if you don't wet your worm, f MCP/CAP ciaMiAn
pants, S&A MSG/SAC Election* Alpha Phi Sfgma rental is 75 cents. The entire Mer-
This Bud's for you, James Steen. Students intending to run jfor cyhurst community is invited.
Alpha Phi Sigma is the National This is a private party.
Good Luck this weekend in h department representatives in stu- Criminal Justice Honor Society.
Charleston, West |Va. Crew Carol, Great idea but lousy aim. dent government or SAC officers The Mercyhurst Upsilon chapter Activities Weekend
Teams! Doit ALL. m u s t turn in letters of intent on of APS received an outstanding Activities Weekend is scheduled
Sesler 112, CLOSE YOUR WIN- Monday, April 18 in the MSG of- New Chapter award at the for May 13, 14 and 15. Time is
To Bellville 111.,|May 12 is ap- DOWS! Noise pollution isf fice. Elections will be held on 1982-83 National Convention in drawing near. Any club; depart-
proaching fast - are you ready? dangerous. April 27 and 28. late March.! The 'following ment or organization interested in
students attended: chapter presi- sponsoring a booth on Saturday,
Wizard - Once you get here, Erie What's my name? Library H o u r s dent, Mary Ann Finn; vice-
will never be the same. Mr. Donut \ jhe new library hours for spring president, Sue Chilcott; and May 14, must contact Anne
• Hi Mom and Dad! There's no* term arenas follows: Monday member, Sue Ennis. Chisholm at Box 558. ^The
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERESAh place like home. I Love You, through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11 deadline is April 25. On the
LoveBug p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 David Brenner| notice, state the organization
NICE PHOTO SCOOP NOLAN! 4 > p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 name* and the type of booth
Tickets for the David Brenner desired.
YOUR ASSISTANT EDITOR .? Debbie Martin - Yah, we like It! p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to concert are going fast. Buy your
* 11p.m. 1 tickets now. For students with a Activities Meeting
229 Baldwin - We're so boring, ^ Tom Bucci: You have a secret ad- j D _ . Mercyhurst I.D. tickets are $8. All There will be an Activities
We put you to sleep! mirer! Roses are red, violets are 1 BaSIC F o o d s others, tickets are $10. The con- Weekend meeting on Tuesday,
M blue, can you wait until next week A recipe file for all of the past cert lis Saturday, April 30, at 8 April 19, at 9:15 p.m. in the Back
Jetson - The Master Plan didn't for another clue? Hint: 42 minus a Basic Foods classes is being corn- p.m. in the campus center. Porch Cafe. Anyone interested in
call for a snoring contest in 229. number less than five and P.C. piled. Any students who have helping to make this^ a great
Grumpy recipes from this class are urged to weekend, please attend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY, give a copy of the recipe to lab Father-Daughter
Hans - Sometimes, I swear, you Mommy says you're not over the assistant, Debbie: Dixon in Weekend Intramural Softball
would melt in a rainstorm! Love hill yet. We'd love you even if you Presidents' 323. Father-Daughter is quickly ap-
you! Christina were! Erik, Barnzo and Buster, Men's Intramural Softball will
proaching! I Any girl or group of begin this Tuesday, April 19. Cap-
p 'i*m Counselor Hours§r girls who may be interested in par- tains should see Dave Cherico in
HAPPY "BIRTHDAY Renee, Mebus Inc. - We need a toll free jvfr. Hohwald, counselor, will be ticipating ijin the talent show on
Phil, Lauri and Teresa! Love, 1-800 number! available for appointments in 40 the campus center for schedules.
Joni
Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m.,
minute intervals on Wednesdays should contact Gina Dilluvio or
~^C*""^_. 1 !•• I • • • • INI 1 j_ I from 9 a.m. to noon, and Mary Lynn Miller at 825-6037,
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St. John's trailed both crews by 40 by Mike Bauman, Tom Bucci, wShSm
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The Laker Men's Crew got off ^ r ^

to a strong start in the varsity four seconds.! Mike Latella, Eric Varon, Bryan fe t V

over Easter Break upending crews In the heavyweight four, the Doherty, Dan Kelly, Dave LL

from St. John's, Stockton State Lakers were powered by Jack Mussett at stroke and Steve
and Villanova on the Schuylkill Wyland at bow followed by Joe Seymour as coxswain. ;£*-
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River in Philadelphia.
In the Lightweight Varsity
Four, the Lakers were powered by
Tony Paradiso jat bow followed
by Dave Iacovetti, John Salvatori,
Bruce Pancio at stroke and Judy
Cusimano as coxswain. It was
i Mercyhurst* and Villanova battl-
ing it out for the lead in the first
Svitek, Joe Lennon, Randy Pat- Coach Al Belovarac was pleas-
terson at stroke and John Kuhl at ed with his crews' showing. The 1982-83 Mercyhurst College Men's Tennis Team: First row; Joan
the helm. "We're moving,along very well
Blazquez, Wayne Ashmeade, Phil Nylayforuk, and Joe LoCastro. Se-
The Lakers broke away from given the two weeks we've been on cond row; Head Coach, Bob Sturm, Erik Bouline, Jens Caap, and
Stockton and LaSalle early in the the water. Both LaSalle and Assistant Coach Andy Findley.
2000 meter race and at the half- Villanova have been rowing since
way mark it appeared as though early February. Our speed will be Team Now 5-6
Mercyhurst had it in the bag. In increasing quite rapidly over the
the last 750 meters, however, next few weeks and I'm cautiously
Ashmeade And Caap Com •it

500 meters with both crews leav-

ing St. John's in their wakes.
Villanova edged out into the
lead and by the 1000 meter mark it
was Villanova by a length and a
half. The? scrappy Laker
lightweight did not give up,
however, and in the third 500
clawed their way back to within
striking distance.
The Lakers made their move in
the last 500 with a power ten that
brought them dead even with
Villanova. After another 10
strokes, Mercyhurst broke into
the lead,*widening it with every
stroke until they crossed the line
five seconds ahead of Villanova.
Voice's Over
.
LaSalle made a furious attempt to optimistic about producing a
get the leadjjbut the Lakers held medalist' at the nationals this
Unbeaten After Eleven
Highlighted by a unbeaten per- was excellent training,'* explained
grimly on in what was turning into May." * - formance from top doubles pair, Sturm. "Each ^individual has a
a real thriller as either crew was in But, last'weekend, the Mer- Wayne Ashmeade and Jens Caap, good performance under his belt
a position to win. f cyhurst crew didn't- fare?as well the Men's Tennis Team returned a and should be able to handle the
S, As both crews charged toward when they [traveled to Marietta, 4-5 record from its spring trip. talented players we will encounter
the finish, LaSalle nipped the Ohio to challenge nationally- Basing itself at a spring training during the upcoming weeks.
Lakers in the last three strokes by ranked Marietta College. headquarters in Orlando, Florida, This year's Laker team features
a mere twelve inches to win the T h e h e a v y w e i g h t and the Lakers played I nine matches an international array of players.
race by two-tenths off a second. lightweight* fours both lost to with three others cancelled due to Swede Jens Caap, an ^All-
Both crews out-classed Stockton Georgetown University and the inclement weather. In doubles American candidate posted | a
State by over sixty seconds. .$f host crew, Marietta. play Mercyhurst was a promising positive 5-4 slate in the south.
In the men's junior varsity eight The men's junior varsity eight 13-8, but in singles the Lakers Jamaican Wayne Ashmeade, who
event, the Lakers broke into an also succumbed! to an opposing slipped to 19-34. Four fine vic- has similar national aspirations as
early lead when a wayward single squad. In a race that featured an tories were gained; 7-2 against his doubles partner, currently
sculler wandered onto the course. exciting finish, Georgetown nar- Haverford -College and Central owns a 3-6 record.
Rather than risk a collision, coxs- rowly outrowed the 'Hurst- by Michigan University, a 9-0 drubb- I "Going unbeaten against teams
wain Steve Seymour was ordered Crossing the finish line a mere one- ing of Write State, and 5-4 the caliber of i Rollins *and
to veer1 into another lane by the tenth of' a^secondsahead ofathe nail biter over Guilford College. Seminole proves that this pair can
referee' but the resulting lane Blue and Green boat. However, the Lakers fell 8-1 to beat anyone in the country,"
change lost too much ground for In their season debut, the Men's
the Lakers which they couldjnot Novice four finished behind Ohio
State and Marietta .Rowing for
Rollins College, Seminole C.C.,
and Limestone College and 5-1 to
stated Sturm.
Though not gaining winning
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regain. fmWm St. Ambrose College and 7the records, )»Phl|k rTy 11 yfuwa
Williams crossed the line first, the Laker's were bowman John (Canada), Joe ^LoCastro (Erie),

University of South Florida.

nine seconds ahead of Mercyhurst Barron followed by Clay Nielson, All in all, Head Coach. Bob Erik Bouline (Delaware), and
with LaSalle beating them by Brian Brucker, and Mike Sicheri Sturm had -fine comments about Juani Blazquez (Spain) all gave
three seconds. The Lakers came in at stroke with Cheryl Palmer as his• players. ' T h e southern trip gutsy performances and gained
third with St. John's far behind. coxswain. j >* valuable experience that should
The JV squad was comprised of The Mercyhurst Crew will
by 6. Yob Brett-.Frederick at bow followed travel to Charleston, WV this
mum
•MET* aid the 'Hurst's quest for national
honors in Texas in May. « |
weekend to take on WVU, ISpmER The ?Mercyhurst Men's.^Tennis

Isn't Erie weather fantastic?

Varsity Charleston University and Mariet-
ta among others. |
In all sporting events there is a
phrase that always seems to be
brought up when talking about
Team also saw action last
weekend despite the rainy weather
that has s hampered the play of
& Everyone really seems to be en-
joying this typical rainy spring,
And Novice winning edges. One of the phrases
is "Home Field Advantage." A
many other 'Hurst teams.
The netters dropped their home
especially all of us who are just it-
ching to begin spring activities. Crew Win grasped their victory by .2 of a se-
situation that! almost every team
enjoys.*
debut by a score 5-4 to the Univer-
sity of Rochester. Lakers Jens
The rain has caused havoc with The womens varsity crew team cond against Georgetown Univer- One Mercyhurst team that Caap and Juan Blazquez scored
every intercollegiate sport; opened .the 1983 rowing season sity. The novices *saw the won't have that advantage this double wins for the 'Hurst with
baseball, soft ball, tennis, golf, with a win in Philadelphia during Georgetown crew beside their year is the Lady Lakers softball Caap downing Alex Gaita, 6-3,
and crew. * Easter break, while the novice shell attempting to pull past them team, .holder of two consecutive 6-2, in No. 1 singles play and
However, these athletes aren't crew i captured their victory in but the novices had the power and Women's Keystone Conference Blazquez beating Dave Miller,
the only sports-minded people be- Marietta, Ohio last weekend. endurance to hang with *the Championship Banners. The 6-1, 6-3.
ing affected. There are at least 150 The varsity 8 finished the 2000 powerhouse crew and obtain their reason being that the multi- In doubles, Caap teamed with
others who are waiting for the ar- meter race with a time of 7.12. first victory of the season. purpose field is just in no condi- Wayne Ashmeade for a 4-6, 6-3,
rival of this springs intramural Coming in six seconds slower was Rowing in the novice eight 8 tion to take the softball wear and 6-2 comeback win over Gaita -
Softball season. Kent and Villanova clocked in was ;Amy Woodworth at bow; tear along with the poor drainage Bob Swartout, and Blazquez - Joe
According to intramural direc- with a time of 7.21/and LaSalle Chris Hoffman, two; Theresa problem that it has. | LoCastro outlasted Dave Carlson
tor, Dave Cherico, twelve teams finished fifth with a time of 7.45. Definbaugh, three; Laura Helser, The Lady Lakers have put the - Ken Rigia, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3.
have been entered for this The, Lakers encountered a delay four; Tricia Barrett, five; Mary fact they are playing off campus The Lakers then scored a vic-
season's campaign. Cherico, as at the start because Villanova and Marchwinski, six; Sue Balogh, aside to prepare for what could be tory over Millersville State by a
well as the coaches of the season's St. Johns failed to reach the start seven; Lis Riferagado, stroke; and their best season ever. Along with match score of 5-4.
sports, had hoped'to begin play on <time. While Villanova did Sue Sombrato was coxswain. a veteran infield, a strong pitching Beginning April 16, the netters
last week. J make it to the start, St. Johns was Eg The varsity 8 lost in Marietta to staff and the much needed speed are hosting a quadrangular tour-
Next Tuesday, April *19, rowing to the start during the Georgetown and Marietta. in the 'Hurst outfield, the Blue nament featuring Penn State
Cherico hopes to initiate the course of the race and crossed Although the 8 came in third, they and Green has its hopes on post University, West Virginia Univer-
1982-83 I.M. softball season. - paths with the Laker crew, but were able to close the gap between season play. sity, and Bloomsburg State Col-
Due to the fact that the campus' coxswain Collins steered away Marietta and fall eight seconds _ One of the important things is lege. A series of six matches will
all-purpose field was destroyed from their shell. The varsity eight short of second place. support. Since the Lady Lakers be played both on the Mercyhurst
and is being worked on, this was able to steer away from the Although the varsity 8 did not aren't playing on campus you can campus and at the Pennbriar Ten-
year's softball will be played on a other crews and capture their win. see the end first, the varsity 4 did. catch their games iat Walczak nis and Sports Center. %
segment of the baseball field. Rowing ill the varsity 8 was Barb They were able to outrowllvy Park east on 38th Street,rightoff Play is scheduled to begin
Cherico explained that the out- Swanson, bow; Kathy Loringer, League College Georgetown of 38th by the Pizza Hut onto Saturday at 1:00 on the outdoor
field of Tullio field will be used. two; Marianne Schroeck, three; University sand beat uheir Zimmerman, two blocks, then a courts off Mercyhurst and St.
Batters will stand just behind se- Fran Moavero, four; Barb Bur- lightweight boat by 11 seconds. right on Allan Drive up the hill to Marks. In case of rain, the mat-
cond base and hit towards the out- bules, five; Cindy Garenstein, six; This boat consisted of Marianne the field. ches will be held at* Pennbriar
field fence. Karen Goduti, seven; and Ann Schroeck at bow; Kathy Loringer, The 'Hurst will by playing one Tennis and Sports Center. J, -.
^Let's hope this year's season GiUigan, stroke. The womens two; Marybeth Walsh at three; of their first home games at The Mercyhurst team will enter
can be as organized and successful novice crew experienced the thrill Ann Gilligan at stroke; and Mary Walczak Park against Gannon, the tourney with a 5-6 seasonal
as last year. of victory last weekend as they Collins was coxswain. I Monday April 18, at 3:00 p.m. record.
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NewfCareers Center the designers of the program.
According to Cathy Anderson,
assistant to Nesbit for the pro- Mass Vs.
To Help Unemployed
By Teresa Tracy
gram, courses will be taught by
Mercyhurst faculty and par-
ticipants
state assurance that participants own classes.
will initially have their Popular
MERCIAD Staff Reporter will continue J to qualify for As long as the need is there,
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Cost free college-level training unemployment benefits while Mercyhurst will attempt to meet
is available to the unemployed of enrolled in the program or until it," commented Anderson on how
Culture By Fran Moavero
Erie County since Mercyhurst such time they are recalled to long the program will last. \
College opened its New Careers work. f MERCIAD News Editor
Persons interested in applying Mass* Communication and
Center this month. Dr. William P. The Careers Center will open for admission should send a letter
Garvey, president of the college, April-18, for spring term classes of intent to it he New Careers popular culture have emerged into
said that the center will retain 200 with an initial n group of 50 Center at iMercyhurst College, our society as a prevalent means
qualified candidates for new students. One-hundred new of relating social interactions and
containing information j about r
careers during its first* year of students will be admitted into the their academic background, work opinions. | ,
operation. program in late June, and another experience and area of occupa- Joseph Cunneen, founder and
The Mercyhurst program, 50 will begin in mid-August. editor of the quarterly publica-
tional interest. Applicants also tion, Cross Currents, and pro-
designed to $ attacks structural Garvey explained the career must/ forward an official high
unemployment is the most com- programs will be structured in school transcript. Nesbit states fessor of philosophy and religion
prehensive approach developed to four sequential modules leading credentials that when the can- at Mercy College, spoke of the Dr. George Garrelts and
date in Pennsylvania for the to a year of college level credit. In didates' files are complete, college misconception of mass' com- Joseph Cunneen.
unemployed worker. addition to six courses in the area officials will review all credentials munication as opposed to popular
;Currently, more than 18 per- of specialization, enrollees will and advise the applicants of their culture, during a dinner/lecture of by explaining the formation of the
cent of the population in Erie City study writing, reading, computer standing for admission into the the Faculty Colloquia Series Tues- middle class and their importance
and County is unemployed. The literacy, and career planning. An program. *.. day night. f * within the mass communication
'Hurst President said the center internship is also part of the pro- jMass Communication is achiev- system. \
"I think that
will be established on campus as a gram as are placement services fort is being made," stateda tremendous ef- edfby sending messages rapidly "Everybody has something to
sign of the college's commitment and career counseling. and stimulating change from a communicate," Cunneen said.
and concern, for the unemployed Anderson in reference to the pro- diverse audience. Popular "The problem we encounter is
Specific criteria for admission gram initiated by the college. Culture, however, is a form of
in the community. into the program are:** (1) can- how to tell it," he added.
mass communication which is "We all have access to common
Garvey also said the college will didate must be unemployed for at simple and lacks creativity.
defray the program expenses by least 60 days or two consecutive channels," Cunneen explained.
using college? funds, state* and months; (2) they must have receiv-
federal grants, and educational ed a high school diploma, j or
funds available from business and G.E.D., and have appropriate
Letters
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Prior to the lecture a dinner was
served to the faculty members and
Cunneen in the Blue Room.
Cunneen believes teachers
should expose students to high
culture but* at the same time
industry. 1 secondary academic background P The informal but social en- restrain them from the "junk"
within mass media. J
Mercyhurst's New Careers and achievement for their chosen
Center'will feature nine-month area of study; (3) they must have
educational andjtraining courses demonstrated satisfactory Jjob
fociLsijftg^p^Ah^dgvdppment of performance over the ^last two
of intent vironment created an atmosphere
which let the faculty members ac-
quaint themselves with Cunneen's
ideas and , personality before
While we are trying to sift out
the junk from mass communica-
tion "popular culture tends to go
-new skills fonttCh occupations as yeargt"and '"show "* an** academic presenting his speech. in one eye and out thelother,"
food technicians, computer career pattern suggesting success
assistants, salespersons, industrial at the post secondary level; (4)
technicians, office assistants, and they may not have been a college
forMSG Dr. George Garrelts, who ar-
ranged^for Cunneen to (speak at
Mercyhurst,^introduced Cunneen
Cunneen £aid.^^^^^
"How do we foster culture
where there is a significant
security officers. These targeted student within the last two last to the audience. number of participants?" he
Cunneen developed his speech questioned.
positions have been selected years; and (5) they must be a resi-
because of an existing demand for dent of Erie County.
workers in these areas. All college The program will be operated
credits earned in the certificate out of the office of community
reps, are To.View Traveling Art Exhibition
program can be applied later to a education and will be under the
two or four year degree. direction of John Nesbit, assistant
College officials have received to the president, who was one of due April Trip To New York
Is]A Trip To*Vatican
£&m 118 in Mercyhurst students and the
Erie community have an oppor-
tunity to view some of the world's
To aid Erie area residents in-
terested in seeing this memorable
exhibition, a "Vatican Trip"

Every Wednesday
is Mason Jar Nite
STOP \/N MSG greatest art masterpieces from
The Vatican without flying to Ita-
ly. The first official traveling art
exhibition, "The Vatlcan'Xollec-
sponsored by the Office of Com-
munity Education will be the
weekend|Of June 3, 4, 5. The
package deal includes roundtrip
Every Friday TARTY! tions: The Papacy and -Art," airfare to New^York City, hotel
is Exotic Drink Nite twtNbLy
office. 1 opened February 26 at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York, L
accommodations:-for two nights,
and tickets for a broadway show
and the Metropolitan Museum.»
Sandy Taylor, trip coordinator,
sees this as a wonderful experience
for students. £t

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'It's probably a once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity. It has
historical benefits ... a collection
that has been saved for hundreds
and hundreds of years."
The collection will only be in
the United States for 18 months in
three major cities making this a
rare opportunity for 'Hurst
students. f
^Taylor explains, "This is the
greatest collection of art in the
world. For students of Mer-
cyhurst ... because of the
geographical area ... this is a per-
sonal opportunity."! ^^
For additional information,
contact Sandy Taylor in the Of-
fice of Community Education,
213 Main, 825-0296.
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Fatker-Baught Weekend Receives Final Approval
| By Sue Goodall MSG president! Rich ^Lanzillo
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MERCIAD Staff Reporter stated, "abjudication oft non-
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The Senate proposal of a Stu- academic offenses will occur in
dent Judicial board and the judicial board a preliminary
preliminary board have recently board established by the recent
f; been reviewed by Dr. William P. proposal rather than the Campus
A Garvey, President of Mercyhurst Life Committee."
-VM V College and both of them have I The judicial and preliminary
fefr 4?
been passed as of Thursday, April boards will be put into affect in
the fall of 1983 and will be re-
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will deal with major disciplinary MSG President-elect ijjDave
Make reservations! now for
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infractions including suspension Robinson feels, "the judicial
on expulsion from either campus board is another excellent exam-
h o u s i n g or the c o l l e g e ple of what is capable when the
Father-Daughter Weekend community. i MSG students, the College
The preliminary board, con- Senate, and the President col-

Contact Janice Fury at sisting of two students and one laborate for the good of the
faculty administrator will deal school, f
with minor disciplinary offenses
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"Looking towards implementa-

it 825-3594 * such as!* dormitory write-ups. A tion, I intend to begin the process
student can only appeal dormitory of ratifications in May, im-
write-ups to the preliminary mediately following the election
board, and all decisions are final. of the new government. I am
The student judicial board was totally confident that the board
originally the ideal of Bryan we establish will do justice to both
Doherty. Some changes have been the letter and spirit of the pro-
'Hurst Room and Board made by President Garvey in the posal, as well as the student com-
original proposal. |
" I am very pleased with the pre-
munity it serves." jj

Rate Under Regional Average

Lanzillo and j Doherty both
sent form of the proposal Doherty agreed that "It is a credit to the
stated.LAccording to Mercyhurst governance process of the college,
College Government President the way the government, senate
By Amy Woodworth -4 ducts an annual survey to draw charges $30.15 a week which is Rich Lanzillo, the Judicial Board and administration linked hand in
MERCIAD Staff Reporter forth information regarding oc- also lower than the weekly boar- will consist of five student and hand to make concessions in col-
j Each year, the tuition and room cupancy, room, and board rates. ding cost at other schools^^^^ two faculty administratorsV^nie laborating on the judicial board .J
and %oara^ate^^nhe college Results from this survey show that "Substantial room and board students will be appointed by the
escalate to some degree, For the the average private, non-urban increases could contribute jto a MSG president and approved by
1983-84 academic year, $100 in- college, housing between 1,000 large decrease in occupancy," the student government body. The
crease in room and board will be and 2,500 students, charges said Aiello. -&& faculty members will be appointed
reflected on student accounts. A $38.66 per week for room. Mer- "Fewer students will reside on by the College Senior President JOIN
study of Mercyhurst room and cyhurst, falling into that same
board costs compared to other category, charges $25 per week,
campus because of our room and
board increase, but I feel this 4'/i
and approved by the Senate body.
In the past, disciplinary pro- |THE \
blems were the responsibility of
private colleges and universities in $13.66 lesst than similar
the mid-Atlantic region was institutions.
percent increase is modest,"
the 4Campus Life Committee. MERCIAD STAF
Aiello added r.
recently revealed by Phyllis
Aiello, director of housing and The. survey summarized the
safety. average board cost in a private in-
The Mid-Atlantic Region stitution such as Mercyhurst, on a
Association of College and 20-meals-a-week plan, to be McVonatcts -f
McDonalds
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University Housing Officers con- $47.50 ia week, sMercyhurst . 3you.
Richard Forsgren
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Student
Going to McDonald's* is almost as
Center.
Photo Award Winner much a part of school as going to class. 10 Convenient Locations
•4319 Peach Street
You've made us the place to meet, to •2170 East like Road
•1311 Broad Street
•1115 Sassafras Street
talk, to have a goodtime,to celebrate Dorvaid '/ '909 Peninsula Drive
Richard Forsgren, photography Kodak's Class Paper Competi- your victories and help forget defeats. •2650 West 26th Street
'4316 Buffalo Road
'Imperial Point Plaza
editor for the Merciad and junior tion. He was selected as an entry You've made McDonald's more •Millcreek Mall W •feirard }
art studio/art education major at award winner. "Richard than just another place to eat. And •Interstate 90 and 97, State St. Exit
the college, was notified in late demonstrated! orginality of that's why. at McDonald's, "we do it Mr. Sam Cove IN
March that one of his two submit- photographic contend and print all for you.*" \
Owner-Operator
ted photographs was accepted in quality/' commented judges of
the Third Annual Photographer's the contest.
Forum Photo Contest. His print
was in the top five percent selected Forsgren also had his
from over 19,000 entries submit- photography selected and
ted for judging. displayed at the National
Photographers Instructors
McVonatcts
F o r s g r e n e n t e r e d two Association (NPIA) show in Las
photographs in the contest and Vegas, Nevada, the Pennsylvania
will be notified in May which State Show at St. Francis College y

p h o t o was s e l e c t e d for and the'1982 Panorama Show at s

publication. **% the Erie Festival of the ?Arts.
<Do&!f
His work qualified him as a
finalist in the competition for cash "Entering photo contests are Buy A Shake,
awards. The photograph will be nothing but a gamble.;You can Get A Shake FREE
published in The Best off College never tell'what the judges are
Photography Annual 19M.4-;* thinking. It's like playing the Lot- Good at any Erie and Girard, PA Me Donald's
Operator for reimbursement send to:
Recently, Forsgren also receiv- to," said Forsgren^ "Allfl care McDonald's P.O. Box 6368
ed a certificate of recognition about is getting my photograph I Coupon expires 4/21/83 Erie, Pa. 16512 One coupon per customer per visit.
Cash value 1/20 of a cent
from Eastman; Kodak Company published. It made me really hap-
for photographs! submitted in py," he added. «
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Recreation center.
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Any member of the college

Center?
community who wishes to use this
equipment simply can come and ATTENTION SENIORS
sign up for it," said Lanzillo.

Proposed I "The s purpose of the Student

. By Khalid Massoud
MERCIAD Staff Reporter
A new proposal in the Student
Government for an outdoor
Recreation Center suggests pur-
chasing different types of recrea-
tion equipment such as camping,
water sports, ski equipment,'and
ten-speed bicycles.
The idea was originated when
President Rich Lanzillo and Mar-
jorie McDermott, Student Union
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Union is to provide the Mer-
cyhurst Community with the op-
GRADUATION
portunity for i relaxation and
recreation. Such a center would SPEAKER: Bonnie McGaugh Pou
broaden the scope of the service
provided by the Union," added
Lanzillo. M&
former 'Hurst;alumna
The total cost would be around
$2,500 to $3,000 which would
come from the revenue generated
MAY 28, SATURDAY
by the Student Union Arcade.
| * * I think the proposal will even- p.m. - cocktails at Erie Hilton
tually pass," stated Lanzillo.
If the proposal) is accepted,
m. - Senior dinner/awards
m.-12 a.m. - dance/DougfDressler

director, visited Edmboro State either the Student Union or the

College, and Allegheny College Campus Center will handle the
which both have this type of lending of equipment. and ThejMusic Machine
Co-Op Statistics Revealed MAY 29, SUNDAY
By Darlene Nolan *ment with the company that
MERCIAD Staff Reporter employed them during their co- 10 a.m. - graduation baccalaureate
op, explained James Infantino,
The Mercyhurst College
Cooperative Education Depart- cooperative education mass in thefChapel
ment has set a new record by plac-
ing over 100 students for tthe
coordinator.
"In these times of unemploy-
followed by: cafeteria brunch for parents
1982-83 school year. *
"I am really ecstatic with^the
ment, cooperative education is a
very viable way for a student to
and graduates.
record placement. However, what obtain a full time position upon
excites me most is the fact that the
graduation," stated Infantino.
2 p.m. - commencement in Campus Center
quality of the learning experience A requirement for students in-
has improved tremendously,"
stated Tyrone Moore, director of
terested in doing a co-op is to at-
tend an informal seminar at least schedule of graduation events mailed
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the co-op program. ™ £ one term infadvance. The dates
ancLtknes for these seminars are
graduates and parents\on approximately April 25.
office*. 40 percent of 3he *co-op posted Hi the co-op office in 204 schedule-mil *>vp/*uy^*aj/<; apr* itrfcpf information.
students found permanent place- Old Main. 1? ' " "3/T'

[Attention
Department Representative

for the 1983-1984 Student Government

are due
April 18th by 4:00 p.m.
in the Student Government Office
209 Main
Elections will! be held April 27th & 28th
If anyjmore information is needed, please contact the
Election Committee or the officers
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