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By Kevin Mtfiugh people did not attend because the event was
Merciad Senior Writer well publicized,'' she said. "Maybe students
are taking it for granted that they know every-
In a time when the number of jobs is de- thing about securing a job."
creasing, and the competition for those jobs is Everyone who attended the workshop was
increasing, students must insure they are one given a manual outlining some important infor-
step ahead of the rest mation needed in securing the job you want, or
One way to do this is to know the whats, any job for that matter. The manual goes through
wheres, whens, whys and hows involved in the process of looking for a job, securing an
finding a job. One excellent opportunity to interview and being successful in that inter-
learn about these five aspects of job hunting view.
was provided Saturday at a professional devel- Presentations on dress codes were made by
opmental workshop held in the S tuden t Union. Jade Battaglia from Diamonds and Jennifer
Sponsored by the Mercyhurst Business Angert from Casual Corner. Bob Cline, vice
Association (MBA), the workshop includ• W« president of human resources at Marine Bank
presentations on interviewing, job searching, focused on actual interviews. The last speaker.
and dress codes. Kay Catania, personnel director for Megacard
(right) listens to Ellen Czadzeck (middle) during Inc., gave some personal insight into securing
MBA President, Ellen Czadzeck said she
Tammy Pethtel (left) looks on. V "a fob that isrightfor vou * *
was disappointed about the poor attendance of

HTV kicks off student programming

CHECK By Jule Gardner .$

OUT Merciad Features Editor

The Mercyhurst television station, Hurst

Friday, Feb. 14
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Campus
Ministry. Prayer Group.
8 pan. Men's Basketball vs
Alvernia.
Saturday, Feb. 15
6 p.m. Women's Basketball
vs Clarion.
7:30 pan. Hockey vs Hobart
Sunday, Feb. 16 7 more Bill Greenleaf. The program discusses nessey will display helpful hints for batting.
2:30 p.m. Hockey va Elmira.
7 p.m. Government Cham-
bers. MSG Meeting.^
Monday, Feb. 17
7 p.m. Campus Ministry.
Scripture Study.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 f
3 to 4 p.m. Campus Minis-
try. Adopt-a-Grandparent
4 to 5 p.m. Campus Minis-
try. Raps on Religion.
4:30 pan. Union. Reconcili-
ation*
6:30 to 7:30 pan. Campus
Ministry. Prayer Group.
8 pan. Campus Ministry.
Al-Anon Meeting. .
9 pan. Government Cham-
bo's. SAC Meeting.
Television (HTV), has announced its first pro- John Danknich (left) and Paul Smith
gram schedule. The station was recently made (right) present the logo for Mercyhurst's
possible through a donation of a $1500 modu-
new cable television station.
lator from Erie Cablevision. The channel is
available to all those who have cable hook-up
or those who have the A/B switch converter
box. Regular cable (Scientific Atlantic con-
verter) carries HTV on channel 62. The A/B
switch converter airs * Hurst programming
channel 19B.
All programs were produced by the Televi-
sion Production class taught by Richard Ragan, Wednesday produced the program. Dave Armstrong, of-
director of the communications department produced this piece, featuring fensive line coach, was interviewed by Glenn
The programming schedule is as follows: Mercyhurst baseball team Ondick. Armstrong discussed the present posi-
"The Dangers of Radon" airs Monday, he team, will demonstrate tion of the team, and what the future may hold
Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. It was produced by sopho- techniques, and Sean Hen- for Mercyhurst football, a i
"CPR Can Save Your life" airs Friday,
the harmful effects ofi Radon, a radioactive ' 'Wrestling Basics*' airs Thursday, Feb. 20 Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Pam Alesky, director of
substance and how homeowners can reduce the at 2:30 p.m. Assistant wrestling coaches at St Health Services for the Erie County chapter of
contents of this substance on their property. Luke's Elementary School, Scott McGonigle the Red Cross, will discuss why knowledge of
"Better Tennis" airs Monday, Feb. 17 at 3 and Chris Bush, who are also students at Mer- CPR could be the deckling factor between life
pan. Patrick O'Keefe and Phil Clark, members cyhurst, were interviewed. McGonigle and Bush and death. She will also give information on
of the Mercyhurst tennis team, will demon- will discuss scoring and different wrestling how to recognize emergency situations, and
strate tennis basics, such as how to hold the moves. Senior Glenn Ondick produced the what to do when faced with one. The program
racket and different types of swings. "Better program. ;i was produced by sophomore Joseph Legler,
Tennis'' was produced by senior Rcb Vander- "Football at the 'Hurst" airs Thursday, and moderated by Rob VanderWoude.
Woude. Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Mike McClorey, junior.
w "Protecting Yourself Against Sexual At-
tacks" airs Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Produced by senior Karen McGuire, this pro- Fraternity seeks admittance to 'Hurst
gram demonstrates different aspects of self
defense and gives tips on items women can By Angela M. Camp APO's purpose is service, but it's not that
carry with them to use as weapons against an Merciad News Editor simple. There are four aspects of service that
attacker. Paul Johnson and Vinnie Williams thefraternityfocuses on; fellowship within the
from the Millcreek Police Department were *-A fraternity is well on its way to becoming fraternity itself, service to the campus, service
interviewed for the program. |; established on campus. Settle down, you party to the community, and service to the nation (by
"Cheerleading Techniques" airs Tuesday, animals out there. This fraternity is a service donating money to the American Red Cross,
Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. The program was produced fraternity known as Alpha Phi Omega (APO). the American Cancer Society, among others).
by fdrmer Mercyhurst cheerieader Andrea Myers. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, William P. Garvey, APO is afraternity,but it is not a social
Myers demonstrates what it takes to be a g< president of Mercyhurst College, agreed to fraternity. They are not allowed to have a
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cheerleader and performs a cheer to clarify. allow the Edinboro University Chapter of APO fraternity house, according to National By-
Thursday, Feb. 20 "Hockey at die 'Hurst" airs Wednesday, to found a chapter at Mercyhurst College. APO laws. * 'President Garvey asked us if we needed
Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. The show discusses the is a co-ed, national service fraternity. afraternityhouse, and was happy that we are
9 pan. to 12 a.m. Union,
1
basics of the game such as: rules, techniques "We wanted to do this because we knew it not allowed," said Caroline Bergmaric, an junior
SAC Coffeehouse. * and the different ^-penalties. 'Hurst hockey would not only be a benefit to the college, but at Edinboro and the vice-president in charge of
members Paul Capizzano and Joel Montminy it would give students an opportunity to expe- fellowships.
are featured in this program produced by Wal- riencefraternitylife," said Robi Taylor, a APO's next step is to meet with the Mer-
lace Crosby. 4 I graduate student at Edinboro and brother of cyhurst Student Government seeking approval
"America's Pastime; Baseball Tips" Airs APO. Taylor is also an alumnus of Mercyhurst of the fraternity as a student organization.
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Editor's Note: This column is designed to let the Mercyhurst

community know what is happening in the international, national
and local arenas. The news is gathered from a variety of sources.

By Angela M. Camp
Merciad News Editor

INTERNATIONAL:

Germany - Operation Provide Hope, the international airlift to

Russia, got underway on Monday, Feb. 10. The intent of the nations
participating is to provide both short-term and long-term help. The
airlift began with food and medical supplies to help the new
independent countries through the winter. Pete Russo, director of athletics, awards All-America certificates to Noreen Herlihy (left) and Veronica
Sansom (right).
Germany — In a Berlin courtroom on Monday, Feb. 10, Erich
Mielke, a man whose task was to repress dissent in his country for
more than 30 years, was brought to trial on charges of murdering
two policemen in' 1931. Mielke, who headed the Ministry of State
Hockey players instruct novice skaters
Security and was 23, is now 84 years old. The men were killed in out and make use of the facility,' main goals of this program is "to
Berlin in retaliation for die killin c of a Communist militant By Mary Medure said Barnett "After having small help the student body learn the
Merciad Staff Reporter turnouts for the first few sessions, basic skill of recreational skating.
Algeria — Eight police officers were killed on Monday, Feb. 10 by the more experienced;people are Another goal is to create good will
Islamic 1 fundamentalists. On* Sunday, the Algerian [government If you haven't utilized the welcome to skate with the begin- between the athletic department and
banned the nation's largest political party, and declared a yearlong Mercyhurst Ice Center yet, what ners." He added that when more students and faculty."
stale of emergency. The assaults on the police were the heaviest are you waiting for? Alright So, beginners attend, the experienced All you need is a pair of skates
since the military took power a month ago. you don't know how to skate? That skaters will have to wait until the to take advantage of the new ice
doesn't get you off the hook, ei- second hour. *?
center. According to Coach Gotkin,
•Switzerland — In 1987, Zurich opened one of its paries to drug ther. As of last week, Mercyhurst According to Russo, one of the the beginner will improve with each
addicts and dealers in the hopes of containing the drug problem, students, as well as the community session.
controlling disease and providing medical care to individuals who can take lessonsfromteam hockey
need it The situation quickly degenerated to the point where major
drug dealers were coming from around the world and drug-related
players.
The Learn to Skate Program
I
Scavengers hunt around Erie
deaths were increasing. The Platzspitz was closed to drug addicts was made possible through the work flag, and even a picture of Brian
last week, sealed behind hastily erected 10-foot iron fences. of Pete Russo, athletic director. Rick B y M i a U r i c k i $ •
Wiles, and a Nerf football signed
Gotkin, head hockey coach and Merciad Staff Reporter by coach Dave Armstrong. <r
NATIONAL: Craig Barnett,; assistant hockey The scavenger ihunt list also
coach. According to Gotkin, this The Mercyhurst Student Ac- had several unusual questions on
Seattle--Alex Haley, 70, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Roots program is a way of promoting the tivities Committee (SAQ sponsored 4
it * How many blocks is Mercyhurst
The Saga of an American Family," died on Monday, Feb. 10. He rink and the college. a once very •:tnmlar event this past from the lake?" and "How many
died of cardiac arrest at Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle Skating lessons for beginners weekend—the slumber party game floors are in the Gannon Nash
"Roots" was published in 1976, and the television mini-series in take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on of America's youth - die scaven- Library?" In addition, contestants
1977 attracted millions of viewers. k Mondays and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on ger hunt! were required to dial a long dis-
Wednesdays. Everyone else who fcLane Tomaski, secretary of tance number in order to find out
Orlando—Magic Johnson not only played in the National Basket- is able, to skate can skate from 8 SAC, compiled a list of 125 items
the address of that number. Imag-
ball Association All-Star Game but was also named Most Valuable p.m. to 10 pan. on Mondays and 7 and questions wild enough to sat-
ine their surprise when the secre-
Player. Johnson played despite his recenUy being diagnosed with p.mj to 9 pjn. on Wednesdays. isfy even Don Quixote's imagina-
tary of the White House answered!
the AIDS virus. Controversy surrounded his decision to play in the t:n said that there are two hockey
tion. She definitely shamed the
game; w We must commend the efforts
players present during the one-hour simplicity of grade school scaven-
4 of Kerry Haines and Stacey Rapoza,
s. These players have leach- ger hunts which often consisted^
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first place winners of the $50 cash

Indianapolis — Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion, was ing background in theroleof power lists containing about 25 items of
prize, who traveled all over Erie in
found guilty on Monday, Feb. 10 of raping a beauty contestant The skating," said Gotkin. He added common value like soda pop bottle
search of the items and answers on
18-year-old victim is described as an inspiration to other victims of that the four main players involved caps,:posters of Michael Jordan,
the lis L The two winners seemed to
sexual assault while Tyson is depicted as a victim of injustice. include: Trevor Hunt, Paul Capiz- shoe polish and Barbie doll clothes.
have had a great laugh over trav-
Tyson's lawyers plan to appeal the decision. zano, Craig MacDonald and Justin Tomaski's list did not just send
ersing around the city. "It was a lot
Proud. ^According to Hunt, they participants around the intensity of
Huntsville, TX Johnny Frank Garrett, 28, a man who of fun," says Haines.."We had a
and • > : • give s individual attention to each the Mercyhurst community, but
killed a Roman great time, replied Rapoza. |
nun when he was 17, Was executed by person's weak areas. rather around the wholes city of
lethal injection on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Garrett won a month reprieve Although there was not a big
Gotkin said that Coach Barnett Erie. The game consisted of such
from the governor at the urging of Pope John Paul II. However, at turnout for this scavenger hunt,
has been very instrumental in ] articles as a sticker from the blood SAC is considering doing some-
the hearing, the Board of Pardons voted with one abstension for the moting the program. "I would bank, a t-shirt from Sherlock's, a
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i | sentence.
thing similar during Spring Ac-
*' to encourage all beginners to a 1958 American penny, a Mexican tivities Weekend.
LOCAL:

Mayor Joyce Savocchio* fired an employee of the Erie Sewer

Bureau who allegedly was involved in an oil spill in Presque Isle Recycling: Neal Hammmill i Political Correctness Debate
Bay in January. Joseph Gausman, 54, a field supervisor with IS the Political Science Club explained Dave Murphy reminuea me the!ooay
years in city government was fired on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Gausman that the bins are out and a main that the MSG sponsored debate on
allegedly allowed a city pump to be used by private individuals to dumpster was to be delivered the political correctness will be held
pump fuel into the bay on January 13. As a result of the spill, lower day of this meeting. A few bins on Tuesday, Feb. 4i at 7:30 pjn.
State Street hadtobe evacuated and closed off. e have been vandalized, so please
get the word out that this is for a Present white recycling
An east Erie family is homeless as a result of afireon Tuesday, Feb good cause. CM. would like to
11. The fire was put out within IS minutes of being reported dumpsters: John Bruno recom-
install the same program at the mended that students be reminded
However, the fire rekindled a couple of hours later and the firefight- North East Division. Anyone see-
ers had toreturn.The Greater Erie Chapter of the American Red and or made clear as to what can be
ing any problems relating to the put in the white dumpsters to be
Cross was notified to find lodging for the family. Recycling program should contact recycled.
Neal or other members of the duh
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Bill D e C o t e a u questions? institutional responsibility 9

Dear Editor: Where did Sister Eustace discover in their teachings on such conse-
this principle (as she so pompously quential social issues as the pre-
I would like to respond to Sis- puts it) of placing the burden of vention of sexually transmitted
ter M. Eustace Taylor's letter which such an explicitly social problem diseases and population control,
appeared in last week's Merciad, as AIDS solely on the shoulders of that they have completely lost sight
and in particular, her closing state- 'personal responsibility'? of both reality and what it means to
ment that: "(the) prevention of be Christian; they choose to speak
AIDS is a personal responsibility, What terrifies me the most, in the name of Christ rather than
not an institutional one." It is pre- however, is not the imprudent with his tongue.
cisely this brand of self-indulgent emotional rhetoric of a single nun I would like to add that the
provincial moralism found in dec- here at Mercyhurst, but the far more Merciad article to which Sister
larations such as Sister Eustace's, sweeping words of our church's Eustace was referring was neither
that forces me to seriously ques- head. In a recent visit to Mexico (a offensive nor arrogant as she
tion whether the Catholic Church's country currently experiencing an claimed; rather, it was the proper
role will be of benefit or detriment explosive and problematic popula- use of a college medium to educate
to the future of the earth and its tion growth rate)* Pope John Paul a student body which is thirsting to
oppose any authentic liberal edu- author Albert Camus and concerns
cational code the Sister* is purport- man's urgency to coolest the dic-
edly so worried about violating, tates of our church's leaders: "Who
but, as history has shown us, ob- are we, anyway, that we dare criti-
tuse conformity is downright dan- cize the highest spiritual author-
gerous. Just as challenging the ity.-? Nothing, in tact, bat the simple
policies of political leaders does defenders of the spirit, who yet
not make one anti-patriotic, ques- have a right to expect the most
tioning the teachings of the church from those whose mission it is to
does not make one anti-Christian. respect the spirit"
In closing, I would like to leave
the following statement for Sister -praying Cor a third meetin g of the
Eustace to ponder. It comes from Vatican Council,
the Nobel Peace Prize winning BiUDeCoteau
addresses mural destruction
" " — —

inhabitants. II preached that "if the possibility be well-rounded and better in-
To assert that institutions such of conceiving a child is artificially formed. I was alarmed, then an- litif™
as churches, universities and gov- eliminated in the (conjugal act, gered, then saddened to see one of Dear Editor: | .-.*

ernments (the very structures es- couples shut themselves off from the Sister s of Mercy discredit such 'Wat :
&
l cause something islold • s u n not SO
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sential to the maintenance of soci- God and oppose His will." On that a bold academic endeavor. I ^iln|p5i^tplm<io^_ be III
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ety's integrity) should play no ac- same day, 30,000 children world- By attacking the article without firstfloorof OM Main was goingto away with?! s so* then I
tive role in curtailing a disease that wide died of starvation. any rational grounds.Sister Eustace *r people/things that
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has now reached epidemic propor- A number of our churches s seems to be advocating the blind looked drearyllt is also Maoctl. fm
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tions and shows no signs of attenu- leaders (nuns and popes alike) have acceptance of authority and tradi- HTI'VIl wtKJdkl
ating, goes beyond racial rightism. become so dogmatic and perverse tion. Not only does this conviction and preserve&It visas interesting to

Sharon Smith faces mortality | d see what ideas!the painters had

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Dear Editor:
Imagine for justa moment how
you would feel if you discovered a
friend of yours had HIV. You
can't. Believe me, I know. Last
week, I found out that a girl I used
to hang around with in high school
of my own mortality! Some things
are never so real as when they hit
your front porch. That's^why I
can't buy into this "AIDS preven-
tion is the responsibility of the in-
dividual''theory. That would only
be true if it only affected the indi-
vidual, and it doesn't HIV affects
sponstbility to prevent it I'm not sharp; However, the onething that
sexually active, I don,*t take drugs, campus
but it's still affected me. By your were outraged at was the SJea to ^^^^^
reasoning, it shouldn't have. And paint over the Mercyhurst mitral by I
yet my outlook towards life and *#office. who wemMmm^*^m^m^^^
how it affects me have made a theEinsteins behind this idea? This , it's nowtodlaic
drastic change in the past few days. jefbringsto mind»#&& _sJ to do anything about U. I ^in: i
I'm suddenly developing these people who runsthis campus are this same >• i
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tested HIV-positive.4Talk about everyone who knows the individ- hedonistic tendencies I never had ashamed or afraid to admit that the of the two murals bv Student Ac- %?;••:

experiencing a sudden realization ual, therefore, it is everyone's re-
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Vol. 65 No. 15 February 13,1992
Karen McGulre
before. I'm also developing a
appreciation for life. Just protect-
ing yourself from the disease doesn't
protect you from the repercussions
it can have en you and those around
v
you. * |
Last week, I found out that L
Editor-ln-Chief
college was created by a^ group of counts. I myself would wve to see a
'•X*S
dedicated Sisters of Mercy and I to this
can't believe the Sisters allowed the ¥»IE1 for this action. Ffrstf it
this atrocity to happen! p f S^aSwas a pond, then the mural; what's
1 Granted I f v|a| not a Mtch- next, taking the G • in oat for a
elangeto CM- a da Vinci, itfwas the parking area?
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onljHpig on this | campus that Sincerely,
depictedtoanyone howxMercyhurst |
came aboutils it|the|mentalitylof Brian Skelly m
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a girl I used to hang around,

Angela M. Camp
J tile Gardner
Anne L. McNeils
;m News Editor
Features Editor
Arts and Entertainment Editor
with in high school tested
HIV - positive.
Student gripes about formal
Joseph Legler Sports Editor Dear Editor, 1 coldfloodswere offered such as
John Furlong Photo Editor Another winter formal has gone crackers, raw veggies and cl
Hofly Fulmer Copy Editor I can understand the e Sisters by with not much to be desired. In Don't get me wrong, they were
P.Kevin McHngh Senior Writer my opinion, it definitely was not good, hut disappointing compared
wanting to instill Catholic values
Yvonne Maher Advertising Manager
but there's so much more at stake worth $8 at ticket Here are my to the past four formats over the
Timothy Mori arty Faculty Advisor
now. Also, isn't it a Catholic value gripes: First, the price of drinks; last two years.
MERCIAD STAFF to protect human life? And we are second, the lack of toleration for ^ In conclusion, I • it these is-
talking about protecting lives here. alcohol by thefreshmengirls; and sues are considered when planning
Dan McQuillen Garth McCurdy Robyn Braunroth third, the hors d'oeuvres. I next year's formal Maybe next
AIDS isn't like theflu.It won't go
Adria Stalsky Suzanne Coneglio Katie Johnson Hie drinks were quite small for year a more extensive planning
away after a few days or weeks or
Tricia Kuhar Tamara Moriarty John Bruno
months or even years. It only goes the price. Some of the ones that I process could be used.
Amy Fitzgerald Dave McQuillen * Mia Uricki
NicoleGeraci LauraBlabac away when you die. purchased weren't even filled to Stephanie Wainwright
Todd Palmer
Steve' Rush Michelle Ryan Beth Nichols As for Sister Eustace being thetop.For $2.75 a drink, I would
Leon Mumford Keith Courson Julie Theiss "alarmed, angered, and JJ
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hope to get a full eight ounces. The Editor's note: The Merciad is
Chris Fiely Craig Rybczynski Glenn Onclick * at Kevin McHugh's article, heaven bartenders were also pretty clueless. not perfect and will never be f
4
John Danknich ^Lisa Brown ; Melissa Potocki forbid that a student should ex- I asked for a 'Fuzzy Navel," and perfect The letter from Sister
Grace Bruno Steph Wainwright press his or her own opinion in the the lady asked what was in it I M. Eustace Taylor in the | :

student newspaper. By the way, don't know about you, but I think February 6 issue sh ould have
what offended you more -that he most bars know how to make the included this closing
expressed 4 viewpoint that is in ever so popular "Fuzzy Navel." paragraph:
he Merciad is the student-produced newspaper
Mercyhurst College, Box 161,501 E. 38th St, direct opposition to your church's Another gripe of mine was the " I have shown this letter to
Erie, Pa., 16546. Phone 824-2376 teachings or that he actually made sloppy drinking done by the fresh- Sister Joseph Mary, director of
laterial for publication must be submitted by sense? To me anyway, it seemed men girls. My friends and I de- student health services, and she
' on the Monday before publication. more like the latter. Personally, I cided to ^freshen up in the ladies endorses what I have written
found his article to be very logical room, only to find drunk freshmen here. She joins me in signing
and extremely well-written, and I slewn afl over the bathroom, drunker this statement19
thank him for it. My final point to than skunks—some of whom were
letters to the editor, letters must be signed,
ponder is, if someone had handed vomitting on themselves, t Sister Joseph Mary, director of
hheld bv request undei My last gripe is the type of hors student health services and
my'friend a condom, maybe she j
determined wouldn't have HIV. d'oeuvres that were served. In the Sister M. Eustace Tayloct
by the Editorial Board with the Editor holding past years, things such as cheese
final icsponsibility. The opinions expressed in sticks, nachos, and different kinds My sincere apology for this
The Merciad are not necessarily those of | The suddenly mortal Sharon Smith avere served. This year, oversight
ofhotfi • : • : •
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Th# Merciad. its staffer Mercyhurst College. there were none. This year, only
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PierspejcfiVfes tftfk

The Art of Shredding

If you're interested in working Mercyhurst's chapter of Al- On Saturday, Feb. 29, there
at die college radio station, WMCE, Anon meets in Campus Ministry will be a Monte Carlo Nite in the St
this spring, please see John Lev- on Tuesdays at 7:45 p.m. Paul Center at 453 W. 16 St from
ering in the communications dept 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $2.
By John J. Bruno (BaldwinsHall basement) or call There will be free food while it
Merciad Staff Columnist 824-2264 no later than Monday, lasts, and games (you must be 18
Fteb.Ji7i years old to participate). The grand
prize is $2000. For more informa-
Bill DeCoteau has once again tion, call 864-7033 or 454-5555.
managed to write a letter to the
editor which gets "The Art of
Shredding*' seal of approval An exhibit of the Scholastic
Sharon Smith has also earned Mahlathini and the Mahotella
Art Awards show is currently in Queens will perform music of
herself a "Shredding" seal of the Cummings. Gallery of the Soweto at the Erie Art Museum
approval as well i* Hammermill Library. The exhibit Annex, 423 State St The concert
Anyone wondering just what! features things such as photographs, will be on Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.
they did do earn this highly prestigious award should read their pencil sketches and paintings. It For more information, call 459-
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letters to the editor on page three of this issue of the Merciad. This will continue until Friday, Feb. 14. 5477. *• ! ' ^ f
decision (to give DeCoteau and Smith the seal of approval) has also
made me realize thai I have overlooked Kevin McHugh. Therefore, Gannon University will pres-
his name will also be added to the list of "Shredding" award ent the film All About Eve on Yolanda King will present a
winners, Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The film lecture/performance entitled "A
7 These awards are given to people that in my opinion have gone i If you're interested in going to will be at Zurn 104, which is lo- Dream Deferred" on Wednesday;
out on a limb to express a point of view (or in some cases for Daytona Beach during spring break, cated on W. 7th St The presenta- Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Gannon
excellent fact finding). It's my way of saying that I could not have call 1-800-854-1234 or write to tion isfree.Call 871 -7000 for more University. For more details, call
done a betterjob myself. Keep up the good work all of you. P.O. Box 910, Daytona Beach, Fl, information. 871-7000. 'i *
Have any of you been getting the winter time blues? Are you 32115 to receivefreeinformation.
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and come on down to Briggs Avenue. That's Briggs Avenue! ; Hall Director, would like to con-
And what will we do on Briggs Avenue, John? gratulate the thirdfloorof McAuley
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of our friends'cars. Isn't that special?
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(• It reminds me of beating my head against the sidewalk just tion will be held on Wednesday,
because it feds good when I stop. Try it sometime, you just might Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting
like it • I •4 * * will be held at the St Vincent Health
Personally, I'd rather sweat it out in my apartment Then again, Center Ampitheater. The topic of
we could all go outside and throw snowballs. I'm sure we could all discussion will be "Employment
find a good target ^ f Discrimination and Insurance Is-
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ticket you pay is going back to the community. And if you believe dietitian and pharmaceutical repre-
that... the word fortodayis ' 'politics.' \ i sentive available for one half hour
before and after the meeting g to
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THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

Arte Entertainment
Movie 'Review Music students show their italent
By John Danknich
Merciad Movie Critic

Okay, I goofed. The Oscar

nominations won'the announced
until later this month. So, for
those of you who were expect-
ing my views on the Oscar
nominations, you'll have to wait
for at least another two weeks.
The only thing I can tell you
about the Academy Awards is
that Billy Crystal will be the host once again. Anyway, with the fact
that it has been number one at the box officeforfour weeks straight,
I thought it was time for me to see The Hand That Rocks The
Cradle. Besides, when else would I get to look at Rebecca De
Mornay for almost two hours? Seriously, Hand is the kind of movie
that will make new parents think twice about hiring a nanny. performs at the D'Angelo Music recital on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Claire and Michael (Annabella Sciorra and Matt McCoy) are a His accompanist is junior Mark Feary
thirrysomething couple with one child and another on the way. By Katie Johnson According to Lee Wilkins, Mercy hurst faculty and sometimes
Claire decides to go to a new, supposedly respected gynecologist Merciad Staff Reporter assistant professor of music, the even original compositions by the
(John de Lancie). However, the good doctor examines Claire in recitals are vital to the success of students themselves.
ways that are just a bit too graphic for me to relate. Let's just say that Are you looking for something the students as performers. Not Thesefreerecitals enable oth-
the doctor does his examination without the use of rubber gloves. to do| in the afternoon? The only do they need to perfect the ers to realize what talented faculty
Claire presses charges against the doctor. Facing a date in court, D* Angelo School of Music may musical technicalities of a piece, and students we have here at. the
the doctor commits suicide. His pregnant widow,,Peyton (De have a solution. Each Tuesday af- but they must also become com- D'Angek) School of Music.
Mornay) miscarries, and after finding out that Claire was the ternoon at 2:45, Mercy hurst music fortable performing infronterf an So, if you need some time to
woman who accused her husband, she formulates a plan to get back majors give a free recital in Zurn audience. | relax and enjoy great music, come
at her. £ \ Recital Hall. These mini-concerts 1 The students, both vocalists and to Zurn Recital Hall on Tuesday
Peyton becomes the new nanny for Claire and Michael. At first, provide an opportunity for students instrumentalists, perform musical afternoons. It will definitely be mi
she is the perfect nanny. However, the semi-retarded handyman. to display their talent, and the hard selections by famous composers, well spent i
Soloman (Ernie Hudson) dislikes Peyton from the start Peyton's work they have put into practicing.
plan is to drive a wedge between Claire and the rest of die family.
She does so by breast feeding the baby. Yes, it is true. Then she
forms a bond with Claire and Michael's young daughter Emma.
Peyton even plants evidence to make it look like Soloman was
1
Tribal Rhythms rock Erie
molesting Emma. &• *~"
By Kevin McHugh %
Eventually, Peyton is found out by Claire's friend, Marlene, but Merciad Senior Writer
Peyton kills Marlene before Claire can find out When Claire finds
Marlene' s body, she suffers a severe asthma attack, and nearly dies. Playing a style of music known
Claires does find out about Peyton, andfiresher, but not before as mgqashiyo (the indestructable
Claire decks her with a punch. Of course, Peyton doesn't leave beat), Mahlathini and the Maho-
quietly. I don't want to spoil the ending, so I '11 stop summarizing the tella Queens promise an energetic,
movie, & upbeat show transcending * the
The script was probably the best part of Hand. The friend who bounds of reggae, R & B and
I saw the movie with said, "It seemed as if every third line had a African tribal sounds when they
double meaning." The foreshadowing was incredible. Almost play Erie Friday, Feb. 14.
every action or line, no matter how insignificant it seemed, had The! style, which combines
meaning later on in the movie. m -> modern instrumentation with tra-
Hudson's portrayal of Soloman was also another highlight ditional tribal rythms, was made
Soloman was definitely not your stereotypical retarded person. In popular by Paul Simon in his al-
fact, he was the only person who was not charmed by Peyton. bum Graceland.
Portraying a retarded person is probably not very easy. The actor or With such instruments as drums,
actress has to be careful he or she doesn't offend anyone, retarded saxophone, accordians and guitars,
or not I wouldn't be surprised if Hudson's name will come up for the group has a dom ineering stage
Best Supporting Actor for next year's Oscars. f i

De Mornay was excellent as Peyton. She could be very charm- The style, which combines
ing and innocent, and yet very icy and chilling. Peyton is obviously modern instrumentation
unstable, but is almost always in control of her emotions and with traditional tribal
actions. De Mornay is so convincing that it makes you wonder what rhythms, was made popular
she's like in real life/ | by Paul Simon in his album
I On the down side, both Claire and Michael are hopelessly
gullible. They are both so oblivious to what Peyton is doing that it 'Graceland.'
made me wonder if people like this really exist Soloman seems to
be the oifly one with any idea of what Peyton is really like. And they presence. Once they start beating i
call him slow, f those drums, it's hard not to get
(
* L'will^give the plot some credit Irwas^not an overdone,
swept away in the enthusiasm/ Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens
At 57, Mahlathini has such a
overworked story, and it moved along, very well in places and
deep, pure voice, he has been nick-
provided some good suspense. It just got a bit too predictable at the
named the Lion of Soweto. This is
end. However, in today's movies, suspense and predictability seem
to go together. As suspense movies go, Hand was top notch. There
definitely one of the few opportu-
nities Erieites have to check out
D' Angelo choir tours Europe
was very little gratuitous violence and no gore, which is more than one of the world's most inspira- f
At great {milestone will be dents have I * * in preparation since
I can sayformost "suspense" movies today. tional African rhythm bands. achieved at the end of this month last Call hi raising the necessary
Mahlathini and the Mahotella for the D'Angelo School of Music. funds and in presenting programs
I give The Hand That Rocks The Cradle a solid B. It'll
Queens willjbe appearing at the On ^Wednesday; Febi 26, the to prepare them for their lour.
certainly make me think twice about ever Wring a nanny that looks
Erie Art Museum on February 14. D'Angelo Chamber Choir iwill On Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2:30
llike Rebecca De Mornay. Personally, I think I'U stick to elderly
Doors open at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m, depart for thefirsttime on a 10-day pan., the ^Chamber Choir, along
nannies. i show. Tickets are $15 for general European tour. The 20 members of with the D' Angelo Concert Choir
admission, $10 for Erie Art Mu- the choir will be conducted by Paul wiB present a conceit in Christ the
I probably won't be doing another column until after spring MacPhail, and their tour will take
seum members, and $8 for stu- King Chapel on the campus. A free
break. So, you can count on my Academy Award Pndm«* them to Frankfurt and Heidelburg,
dents with ID. For further informa- wiD offering will be taken, which
then. Guess what folks? That* s the review, and I am outta here! This tion, call the Erie Art Museum at Germany; fVienna and Salzburg, win go toward the expenses of the
is John Danknich signing off from the back row. 459-5477. Austria; and Switzerland. The stu- European
 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 13,1992
PAGE 6

Taraska reaps resident assistant benefits c«

By Michelle Ryan
Merciad Staff Reporter
Anyone who frequented the
infamous "Delta House*'last year
is bound to have become familiar
with the ever-popular resident
assistant (RA) of 4014, Vince
Taraska. ? Taraska had few negative things rounded person and getting the mosting,"! would personally encourage
Taraska, now in his second year
as RA, described this year's South
We are not 'police', or out to ficial atmosphere for everyone, and resume" because employers are
get anyone. by doing this, we make the stu- looking for people with skills and
Taraska went on to say that dents' college experience I more qualities resultingfroma job such
although he has experienced some rewarding and enjoyable." as holding the position of RA. ,-
degreeof "brown nosing," he tries Taraska also felt the personal * * This job has been rewarding
to treat everyone with respect, so ^growth, development and leader- in so many different ways, that I
that "brown nosing" isn't neces- ship skills he has acquired are all would definitely make the same
sary for him. £ | "essential to becoming a mote well- choice again," he concluded, add-
to say* about his|job. He noted, of one's college experience." Some anyone who thinks this job may be
however, that one drawback to being of these skills he listed were: friend- for them to stop by the Housing
?f*t

Bfiggs experience as "very mild
compared to last year. » »
The accounting and finance
major doesn't think he is treated
any differently by his peers be-
cause he is an RA.
"Ifeelthe W*K I for this is that
N
I show
• e t a
and concern for
»
them, and expect the same in re-
turn, which creates a good relation-
ship between us," he sakl, flashing
a big smile.
By Grace Bruno v
Merciad Staff Reporter
The Mercyhurst campus has 46
commi
Ml I I
majors roaming
its grounds. Of the ones spoken to,
75 percent are confident that they
can get a job they will be*
after graduating. ^ &&
an RA was "having to come back liness, good listening skills, leader- Office to pick up an application or
.early from breaks and attending ship, responsibility, respect for others get more information. The benefits
training and inservices." and a "team player attitude." ^1 one can receive are immeasurable." Vince Taraska
! The positives definitely out- Taraska took advantage of this
weighed the negatives, and Taraska opportunity and applied it to his
explained that meeting people was upcoming "teal world" experience.
a huge advantage to his job. He recently landed a job as a Tax
arrives
Anyone who knows Taraska would Accountant for Arthur Anderson &
ultimate match isn't your style, you
not find it hard to strike up a con- Company in his hometown of Cleve- By Stephanie Wainwright
can always celebrate to your heart's
versation with this outgoing sen- land, Ohio. Taraska believes that Merciad Staff Reporter
ior.and, as heput it, "The RA* s are extra activities such as a Resident and stomach's content with a cake
from Eta Sigma Delta. The sweets
here to help create a mutually bene- Assistantship -V looks great on a Be still my beating heart Oh can be ordered in a variety of fla-
yes, once again it is upon us, Val- vors at the cost of $6. The cakes
en tine's Day. And what does Cu- will be delivered to your Valentine
pid have planned for the Mercy on Friday.
World? - J:
A slew of events are open to
our Valentine hearts. One is the
annual Mercyhurst Valentine Dat- That hunk of burning
^ to find a job that you are happy in, advertisements, etc., communica- ing Game. Ifyou are having trouble, Mercyhurst love, Dr. Gary
it may be difficult to justfinda job, tors are faced with a great chal- finding your perfect match, you Brown, will host the festivi-
especially if you aren't persistent lenge. The challenge is to tailor might want to be one of die 60 ties.
Moriarty expressed his concern, messagestocertain groups of • > • •
applicants, interested in being a
saying, "This is the worst job market It is sometimes hard to get through contestant It will be held at 7:30
in 25 years." He feels that gradu- to people because of all the infor- p.m. in the Zurn Recital Hall. If
ating students should grab any job mation that they are bombarded you do decide to attend this event, Flowers are the way to a
they can; the job doesn't have to with, and that is what creates the you will get a little extra treat That women's heart, some may say. And
pay very much, because the experi- challenge.j The second piece of hunk of burning Mercyhurst love, in this case it seems to be true. The
ence and training will be worth it advice is that the communication Dr. Gary Brown, will host the fes- i /

They should fed confident that tivities. girls' Volleyball team has taken
they'11 be happy, •>"%K ir.t He says that if you are creative and transmitted be open, dignified and
can help to sell a product CM* service, truthful for the people you are orders for carnations to be deliv-
the world is full of repetitious tedi- ered to your loved one. The book-
ous jobs, the opportunities in com- you'll be in demand, communicating with. Ethical be-
store is also selling flowers for the
munications are truely "exciting" I The most important skill, ac- havior is extremely important in a
occasion. These are roses and car-
according to Moriarty, assistant cording to Moriarty, is the ability society such as the one we live in.
4 nations that must be ordered ahead
professor of the ¥%:\ •»:iil to write. He says that "Of course, 'Most •>:•iple i know when they ate of time. In case you didn't take
department here ai the 'Hurst "No you don't have to be a Pulitzer being mislead," said Moriarty.
advantage of these deals, you bad
two days are the same," he says, prize winner, but basic competency Bill Kloeckerof WJETFM102 better run to the florist for that last-
tti.
•:vtK [in dealing with people skills are vital'' He also gave two also had some advice for commu- minute bouquet
Mil events, things can change points of advice for all communi- nications majors. His advice is to
Althoug h flowers and cakes are
overnight People being what they cations majors, the first having to ««

have something else~.take classes sweet, some might prefer some-

are, you never know what will
Hi %:v i [He also noted that there
•
do with information overload, f 'We in marketing or business type
tiling longer lasting .^Campus
live in a society known as an *in- classes...they would help you if
w Ministry is offering Valentine bal-
formation overload' society,",he you plan to get into a different area

are a great variety of assignments loons that can be purchased for the
in the communications field. says. Because we are bombarded of communications,*' occasion. The cost of the balloons
Though it shouldn't be difficult with telephone calls, messages, Lou Ann Meabon of Dix &
is $2 for a Mylar, SO cents for
Eaton Advertising says, "If.you regular Latex, and 75 cents for
have done an internship and get
your foot in the door, it's a gjntn heart-shaped Latex. These balloons
way to get a job." She says that areguaranteedto decorate any Val-
t«
energy and willingness to start at entine's heart -=
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entine's Day on the American
ships. World travel! Holiday, Sum- promoting our Spring Break j was to get a master's degree, Mori- Last year's game was quite a Society of Interior Designers. ASID
merand Full-time employment avail- Packages. Good Pay and Fun 1 arty said, "...whatever you do to success in finding potential couples.
able. For Employment Program call held a special Valentines Raffle in
CallCMI 1-800-423-5264. enhance^ your credentials 'will Each match-made couple was which the following were awarded
1-206S45-4155 ext C 313 help...but if you are talented, you awarded a dream-filled date. Junior
probably won't need an advanced marketing major Rebecca Samick
• • prizes: David Cologrande, first place
PART-TIME WORK CMI Campus Marketing, Inc degree, though if you're thinking said, "Last year's game provided winner with a dinner for two at the
of teaching or doing research, it an opportunity for participants to Market Place Grillif rank Ferraro,
•presents second place i
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find their true love. While being

A Great Beach Party So, jt seems that even though it fun for them, it was also entertain- gift certificate 1 ^_
Flexible Schedule to Fit Classes at * is difficult to find any job in to- lery; and third place winner, Marci
ing for the viewers, because the Harbison, who received a box of
day's economy, if a communica-
DAYTONA^BEACH tions major is persistent, energenic, questions and answers were often Stefanelli's candy. Well, not much
Full Training Provided comical.' \ This year's game, spon- time is left to win your Valentine's
willing'to work and, of course, sored by SAC, hopes to be as suc-
May Continue Full-time Over Breaks heart, and if you don't do some-
Price: $135 for seven nights patient, she orhe can*be just as cessful as last "ear's. thing quick, you just might be left
happy as she or he would like to be. If watching people find their
All Majors Should Apply accommodation at an What if you can'tfinda jobr you out in the cold "Eerie" weather.

For Directions and Application oceanfront hotel ask? Welli Moriarty says that rather
than sitting around for a yearner* Happily married couple unablefto have children des
Add $100forround trip
times Call our Erie office at: two, perhaps it would be best to tp uritv
transport by coach back to school and'earn the add and
8814)857 Contact Kevin 824 2906 vanced degree that will help you
get a job.! v
 FEBRUARY 13,1992 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

Mercyhurst addresses
rivalry with Gannon
By Joseph Legler
Merciad Sports Editor

When you think about the Gannon Golden Knights, do images of

extreme disdain and animosity form in your mind? Sometimes they
may, and sometimes they may not Either way, there is quite a feeling
that is created when Mercyhurst and Gannon clash in any sport This
is the intense rivalry between the two schools. * L a k e r f a n s t u r n out in force to support the 'Hurst against
This past Saturday, Gannon came into die Mercyhurst Athletic cross-town rival Gannon. Photo by Kevin McHugh
Center and rallied to beat the Lakers. Although we lost, the excitement
in the air was quite evident among all present The game was packed
with screaming wild fans from both schools.
4
*I think therivalryis really good for us," said Dave Constantino,
Lady Lakers on three-win streak
a Mercyhurst senior basketball player.' 'It gives us a chance to play in By Chris Fiely a iheLady Knights. Coach "D" said,
44
front of a sell-out crowd that we normally wouldn't see here." Merciad Sports Writer Becky i Schmidt was the key to
The fan energy circulates throughout the crowd in all sports. The our victory with 23 points and going
Gannon football program has only been aroundfora few years, but the The women's basketball team seven of ninefromthe line. McCta-
"rivalry flame" has already been lit in their initial meeting this past has raised its record to 13-9 in its esney also had a great game, VC1I
gyear. -> f last three games. They beat Penn cially from die line, canning all,
State-Behrend and Gannon Uni- nine shots. We could have folded*
versity, and lost to Lock Haven m but instead, we picked it up a notch
"The rivalry has intensified! each year that I've and came away with the win."
these three games.
been here," said Cheryl Tomczak, a senior on the 7 On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Lady On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Lady
women's basketball squad. "I think that it's more of a Lakers trekked to Bel ircnd and came leakers travelled to Lock Haven.
competitive hostility than anything else." away with a 77-61 victory over the With the scored tied at the half, the
Lions. 1 he Lions had a 17-2 record Lakers knew they needed to pick
"It's a goodrivalrythat creates a lot of excitement," said Mike going into the game. CoachjDe- up the pace. The Lakers did every-
McClorey, a junior football player. \ 'We played at the stadium and myanovieh said, "Behrend was on tong they could, but it wasn't enough
drew about five thousand people. Normally, we would be lucky to see a roll, and there was a lot of pres- to pull away with the «n 15m

no more thanfivehundred. * * He added that the winner of the game hassure on us to come away with the "D" said, "The ladies played a
the all-important bragging rights for the entire year. "I'm glad we won win." Come away with the win, good game. We outrebounded them
Pam Crowell (22) 58-36, but we had 27 turnovers
this past year, because I wouldn' t want Gannon to have that (bragging they did. The game was tied at the
rights) over us the whole year, because I personally don't like them/ * half, and the Lakers came out for a row,rlate in the game." Teresa which really hurt us. We looked a
he said. the second half with the desire to Szumigala led the Hurst with 18 little tired at the end, but we played
Is therivalryat a point where it's almost a hostile situationforthe win. •• hard. At the end of the game, the
points, five of seven from the field,
calls by the officials were unjusti-
fans and players? M Coach j D" continued, "We eight of 10 from the charity stripe, fied." In the end, Lock Haven won
"The rivalry has intensified each year that I've been here," said got into a rhythm, and they couldn't and eight rebounds.
Cheryl Tomczak, a senior on the women's basketball squad. \ 'I think stop us. Julie McChesney had a On Saturday, Feb. 8, Gannon 81-75. Szumigala had 37 points
that it's more of a competitive hostility than anything else. I know great game with seven of 11 from came to the MACppoking for a and 18reboundsto pace the Lady
several Gannon girls off the court, and we're goodfriends.On the thefield,17 total points and seven victory, but die Lady Lakers didn't Lakers, and Cheryl Tomczak had
court, they're my enemy but it doesn't carry off the court at all." rebounds. Karin Salem and Denise give in to the rival Knights. The 14 points and seven rebounds.
I know several Gannon girls off the court, and we're good friends. Baginski had a good game. Bag- Lakers, who lost to the Knights at The Lady Lakers will have a
On the court, they're my enemy but it doesn't carry off the court at inski made a superior eight of nine the Hammermill Center earlier this big game this Saturday. The Clar-
ion Lady Eagles come to the MAC
all" 1 || l\ ^ from the line, including six shots in season, posted a 82-75 victory over
owning the title of being one of the
Therivalrywould probably be much larger if both teams were
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G a n n o n rallies past L a k e r s for n a r r o w victory
By Keith Courson
Merciad Sports Writer
Gannon against Mercyhurst
XXII. In the previous 21 battles
between the two Division II rivals,
Gannon had mowed down the Hurst
times. The streak also MWA
seven straight triumphs for the
Golden Knights, with the Lakers*
last win having been on February
17,1988. | u used dribble penetration to free
The two roundball programs
had clashed at the* Mercyhurst
Athletic Center four previous times.
Mercyhurst had not won in those
four tries. They had played on a
Saturday on six other occasions.
The Hurst came away with nothing
but goose eggs in the win column.
Finally, die Lakers were, flat out
playing a winner.
Could Mercyh urst overcome the
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"They're more talented," said
assistant coach Brian Ostermann.
"We knew we would have to play
a perfect game to win." That mis-
9X was nearly accomplished
Laker leers win 10 straight
By Garth McCurdy
Merciad Staff Reporter
There are many characteristics
that can • wem a winning team.
One is the ability to win, even
though,a team doesn't play 100
percent throughout the whole game.
The Lakers set a new team record
by winning their ninth and tenth
straight games in a row by that very
definition.
On Friday, Feb. 7, Mercyhurst
traveled east on 1-90 to Rochester
take
of Technology. The Tigers have
been a thorn in the side of the
Lakers all season. After losing two
games' earlier in the year by the
score of 5-4 (die second was the
home opener of die Mercyhurst Ice
Center), Mercyhurst hit die ice one
spot behind the Tigers for the sev-
enth play-off spot (the top eight
make die ECAC post-season tour*
nament).
An almost full house filled the
Frank Miller Memorial Arena,
creating a play-off atmosphere that
transferred to the ice. As the game
progressed, both squads were care-
41
mistakes and iced ate
» «
the puck • whenever the pressure
got too high.
As in the Fredonia game, the
Lakers allowed the opponents to
break the ice. The Tigers scored on
theirfirstpower play of the game.
After going 0-12 in the two previ-
ous games against RJ.T., Mer-
cyhurst scored twice with the man
advantage before the first period
ended. Both goals were identical,
as Troy Winch buried two passes
that found their wayiacross the
goal mouth from Scott Burfoot's
stick. I f
Thirty-four seconds into the
secondframe,Burfoot scored from
Tom DeCoteau and Mick Keen to
THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 13,1992
Mercyhurst rocked the fans at However, Bill Morse's squad
the "MAC" from the opening tip refused to quit Kerry Baker nailed
with solid inside play from Gerry a triple to bring the Lakers once
Battle and Jamie Houston. The again to the front However, at the
Lakers also capitalized on a pas- five minute mark, disaster once again
sive Knight defense in the first half struck the Hurst DeJesus picked
by drilling four three-point shots.* up hisfifthfoul and had to leave the
Sharpshooters Kerry Baker and game. Rankin stepped up his play
Tony DeJesus each connected on and guided his Knights over Mer-
two rainbows from 19 feet nine cyhurst 70-65.
inches. On one occasion, DeJesus « <
Ve missed some opportuni-
saidOstermann. "They did a
Baker up on the wing. DeJesus' idcus job taking away the
dazzling behind the back pass rom us in the second half."
brought the Mercyhurst faithful to Added Coach Morse,' 'We played
its feet and Baker proceeded to some great ball against Gannon and
"tickle the twine." Not once did should have won, Sbut it was no
Gannon coach Bob Dukiet even great surprise that we collapsed,
flinch. since we have done it before.''
However, the excitement was However, senior Dave Con-
short-lived. Gannon fought back stantino played well off the bench,
with treys of its own from swing- scoring eight points. Baker led
man Mike Crawford. Disaster also Mercyhurst with 13. DeJesus and
to sit out a good portion of the half led the team on the glass with 10
due to foul trouble. boards.
"Fouls really hurt,us," said On Monday evening, Mer-
Trent McCracken (44) shoots for two despite the close Ostermann.' 'We were forced to go cyhurst ended its three-game skid
attention of Gannon's Shannon Grant (23). Photo by John Fwlong to die * zone. I It was key in their by 'posting a 92-84 victory over
comeback." f Pitt-Johnstown.' 'We just told them
Gannon threw punches right to come out and play hard," said
back at the Lakers, fighting off a Ostermann, reminiscing about Sat-
22-point deficit to only eight at urday's loss.
give the Lakers a 3-1 lead, but then as Mercyhurst racked up its ninth intermission.' They started getting
The Lakers were inconsistent at
things started to unravel. straight victory. easy baskets" said Ostermann. The times, but hung tough in die end.
About halfway through the The following day, Brockport Knights outscored Mercyhurst 24
Baker had 25 points, including six
period,. Tiger Tom Masaschi gave gave the tired Laker troops a tough to 10 in thefinalseven minutes of
treys. Battle scrapped for 24 points
Shaun Cyr a little lumber in the time. Mercyhurst was only up 5-4 the half.
and 17 rebounds for the victors.
comer (enoughtogive him a heallhy going into the third period, but a I In the* second half, Gannon Mercyhurst raised half of its record
dose of swelling on his wrist). Ig- four goal performance from Bur- blitzed the Lakers with the superb to 10 and 12. The blue and green
noring last week's metaphor, Cyr foot (giving him 33 for the season) one-on-one abilities ofJuan Rankin are next in action Friday, Feb. 14
retaliated, and received a minor for and five assists from Madia pow- and Derrick Price. Even in die midst when they host Alvemia at 8 p.m. .
roughing and a major for fighting ered an 8-5 win. Mick Keen (8th), of foul trouble, Rankin poured in .Final score from Wednesday:
and a game disqualification, while Mike Holyk (5th), Ken Gushie (12th) 16 second half points. Gannon took Mercyhurst 80, Lake Erie College
Masaschi was found innocent This and Winch (22nd) also scored for the lead for the first time.
68. PN'
left the Lakers shorthanded for seven the Lakers.
minutes* allowing the Tigers to score The winning streak will be put
twice to tie the contest The third to the test this weekend as Hobart JV*hockey falls to Cleveland
Tiger goal came when there were and Elmira travel to the Mercyhurst
three Lakers and two Tigers in the Ice Center. The Lakers beat Hobart By Craig Rybczynski •iced their injuries between periods
bin. 8-2 on January 11 to begin the Merciad Sports Writer and continued to play. Viselli said,
After looking exhausted from streak. Elmira has been nationally * 'We were short players and didn't
playing most of the second frame ranked most of the season, and The Mercy hurst Junior Varsity come ready to play. The officiating
one man short, the Lakers stormed Mercyhurst won the only meeting hockey team will play the Gannon was much to be desired.''
out of the gate in die third period as between the tworivalsby the score Knights on Sunday Feb. 23 at the Dave Devine scored two goals
Burfoot and Craig MacDonald (12th of 10-7, in Elmira. Erie Civic Center in the' * Batde of for the second straight week and
of the season) scored 33 seconds * With only three games remain- Erie* it
Jason Sagendorph added one goal
apart before a minute had elapsed. ing in the regular season, three more Paluchak and two assists. Sagendorph said,
Four minutes later, RJ.T. made it a victories could give the one time 4- really looking ' 'We played tough and aggressive
5-4 game. The test of the period 11 Lakers an outside chance to host to it It will be good for Erie, espe- throughout the whole game and
was hectic as the Tigers began to an EC AC play-off game. The true cially Mercyhurst and Gannon." came up just short in the win col-
put on extreme pressure to even the test of the'92 Blue and Green will The maroon and gold of Gannon umn." Kelly* Gilchrist^and Der
contest Strong performances by be this Sunday against the Soaring will play the Lakers who are 5*3. contributed with one goal each.
goaltender Mirko Pellizzari and Eagles, and with the play-offs most Mercyhurst has won four of their Goalie Rob Thomas suffered the
defenseman Bill DeCoteau helped likely beginning over spring break, last five games. Assistant Daryl. loss despite keeping the team in the
restore the lead. j it could be the last chance Laker Georger said, "Gannon has had a game. Coach Georger said, "Rob
The play of the game came with fans will get to cheer on their team hockey team for a number of years. played great and look an amazing
five minutes to play. Pellizzari this year at the MIC. They are coached by ex-Erie Blade amount of shots. The guys were
stopped a screen shot from the point, Paul Mancini. We will have to play exhausted and beat up and the refe-
and lost the rebound as six players CHALK TALK: very well to win." £. reeing kept us in the box. With all
blocked his view completely. The In recent action, the Junior the dirty playing out there, I give
puck sat three feet in front of an Game #24 Mercyhurst 6, R.LT. 4 Varsity Lakers took a four game the guys a lot of credit They held
empty Laker net with Tiger Jason Game #25 Mercyhurst 8, Brock- unbeaten streak into Cleveland and
their tempers and defended them-
Supryka, looking like a kid at Christ- portS were defeated 9-5 by the Junior selves," I
mas, waiting to tie the score. Laker Overall Record: 14-11 Barons. *
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Georger said the V5H Iwill
blueliner Justin Proud untangled Last 10 games: 10-0 The Lakers were left short affect their performance on Feb.
himself from his man in the slot I ECAC Record: 11-7 4 handed early when |defenseman 23. He said, "The players arc banged
area, and dove across, to make Future Games: Saturday, Feb. IS, Garth McCurdy went down with & up and I've given them three days
Supryka the little boy that! Santa 730 pjn. vs. Hobart Sunday, Fteb. knee injury. Forwards Steve Ipri off. I hope they will be 100 percent
Ctous forgot Ptoud was rewarded I6,2:30pnt vs.Hmiia. Both games and Louis Viselli also suffered in- by the Gannon game."
for his efforts by slamming head are at the Mercyhurst Ice Center, juries to their knees, but continued
first into the boards behind the net and WMCE 88.5 FM will have live to play in pain. Domino Der]-re-
Shortly after that, Rob Madia coverage of both games beginning ceived a split lip and swelled eye
(29th) scored the insurance marker 10 minutes before game time. , from an elbow and butt end. They