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chosen their student government (MSG) rep- the constitution (seven days). However, when
resentatives for the upcoming year in an elec- the executive committee had its meeting Sun- . Bruno stated that he was never one to give
tion mired in controversy. i day the challenge was withdrawn after Bruno goodfirstimpressions.' 'They (administrators
• John Bruno and Nick Roberts are the new presented his case to the panel. and the board of trustees) may not like the fact
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Bruno said.' 'I was confident that they would
In the Mercyhurst College Student Gov- support me and they did.*' i John Bruno received 52 percent of the vote
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ernment Constitution it lists voter and candi- IRoberts pointed to Article three of the with Mark Korcinsky second, Maureen Lally
date qualifications under Article six, part one. constitution where it states,' 'All power of the third, Gina Giachetti fourth, and Colleen
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full-time and pay an activities fee; 2) "Full- be derived from the students of Mercyhurst
BK time' ' shall be defined by guidelines set by the college." He argued that this can be inter- g "I feel really good about being elected,"
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registar; 3) Students may only vote for one preted by saying that a challenge must be saidjBruno. "I think the students made the
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major representative and may only hold one presented by a student, not an administrator. right choice and I hope I will do well." Cay
representative position and 4) The Executive fMurphy added that a challenge can be Maloney, Mercyhurst vice-president and co-
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Board candidates, at the time of one's letter of brought up by an administrator, but it is still up ordinator of the elections, said that she was
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intent, must have a QPA of at least 2.25 and to the students to determine whether or not it is happy to see more of a turnout this year than
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candidates for president must have thirty cred- sufficient last year. "I don't know the exact number, but
^i^-; its. Bruno did not meet one of these stipula- | " He (Bruno) is a controversial character; a last year we had around 350 people vote; we
tions. few students and administrators are worried had almost 500 this year."
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regards to the qualifications of Bruno. He
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Maloney said that it was an oversight on By David McQuillen The culinary world has certainly benefitted
the part of the executive board which caused Merciad Staff Columnist from cultural influences, and Tuesday is I a
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the controversy. The board did not make sure celebration of foods from around the world.
that all of the candidates running matched the On Tuesdayfrom8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m„ hungry
MegaiitMurcko requirements listed in the constitution. "It's ..For five days at Mercyhurst College, the people can stroll over to the cafeteria for
Secretary our responsibility to make sure that the candi- world will be brought a little closer together. international foods and music. Admission is
dates meet those qualifications as soon as we Beginning on May 2, the "Many Pieces, One two dollars. I
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receive the letters of intent,** she said. "It World" program will recognize cultural simi- Hate groups are the subject of Wednes-
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i$& never occurred to me to check...I read the larities and celebrate the differences. The pro- day's event A panel discussion will address
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constitution at the beginning of the year but it gram is sponsored by the Mercyhurst Cultural the presence of these groups, what they want
never kicked back in." Awareness Symposium. and where they are going.?The discussion
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Murphy and Roberts were quick to agree The program begins on Saturday with a begins at 8 pjn. in the Little Theatre. A recep-
that it was an oversight on the part of the Latin American Festival in the Student Union. tion will follow. ¥
executive committee. An exhibition? and sale of Latin American | The final event of die program exploits the
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Bruno said Kennedy met with him and told food, clothing and crafts takes place from 3 problem ofracismin sports. Jim Meyers, a
him of the qualification problem. "I^was not p.m. to 7 p.m., while Latin bands will perform writer for USA Today, and Keith Lee, a former
aware that I did not meet this qualification," he from 7 pjn. to 11 pan. NFL Star, will speak on sports discrimination.
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According to Bruno the only part of the a performance promoting understanding of cafeteria. Areceptionwill follow.
Heather Heid people with special needs or disabilities. The For more information call Howard Paul at
constitution he received was the election cam-
Tlcasureil paign rules, "ft had nothing to do with quali- show takes place in the Student Union Great 824-2458, or Veronica Sansom at 824-2962.
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I'm still not drunk. I could
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After four screwdrivers total-
ing eight ounces of vodka, Chris
Damico, a junior criminal justice
Editor's Note: This column is designed to let the Mercy hurst
major, was legally intoxicated. On
community know what is happening in the international, national
the intoximeter he registered .122.
and local arenas. The news is gathered from a variety of sources.
Damico started drinking at 9:35
am. After two drinks, he blew a
.063 at 10:31 a.m. His weight, a
By Beth Nichols
determining factor, is 155 pounds.
Merciad Staff Reporter
On Wednesday, April 15,
Damico was one of the volunteer
drinking subjects for Standardized
INTERNATIONAL:
Field Sobriety Training in Criminal
Wesleyville. The participants spent participate
Afghanistan - A new leader, Sibgatullah Mojadedi, has taken over
power from the government in Kabul. Mojadedi is the leader of a the entire day assisting j- in police
training.
broad coalition of Afghan Islamic groups>He announced the
creation of an Islamic republic and granted a pardon to everyone Three other criminal justice for 10 hours following the testing. After lunch the fun started. The
except the former president. Najibullah. Mojadedi was elected last students and three professors also After the application informa- participants were each given sobri-
week to head a ruling counsel of Islamic guerrillas, religious leaders participated in the *exercise. The tion was verified, the bar was ety tests as if they were pulled over
students were Renee Unik, senior; opened. Larry Kopko, a certified for DUI. The test consisted of three
and intellectuals. £
Kathy Kreuzer, junior; and Mich- alcohol closer, measured each drink parts.
elle Stroup, junior. The professors to make sure it contained only two Thefirstwas a horizontal gaze
Germany - A new foreign minister, Klaus Kinkel, was chosen to
were Harry Dammer, criminal jus- ounces of alcohol The participants nystagmus test The officer asked
replace Hans-Dietrich Genscher. The housing minister was sur-
tice; Pete Benekos, criminal justice; chose from gin, whiskey, vodka the volunteer to follow a pen with
prised because he was nominated then rejected.
and Michael Storms, political sci- and bourbon. They also chose the his or eyes from left torightin a
ence. mixer. horizontal pattern. The officer
Mexico - On Monday, April 27, Mexican authorities arrested
seven officials held responsible for sewer explosions that claimed at The tests were conducted bye watched for an involuntary muscle
least 191 lives. The officials are accused of negligent homicide. In the Wesleyville Police Department The entire exercise took place spasm in the eyes induced by the
Mexico, arrested defendants are assumed guftty and must prove in conjunction with the District in a controlled environment The consumption of alcohol.
their innocence. The average sentence fo^negligent homicide is Attorney's Office. DUI Law En- volunteers were not allowed to The second part involved walk-
about live years. ^ * forcement Coordinator and Mer- leave the room without an escort ing in a straight line and turning.
cy hurst Alumus Larry Dombrow- Even trips to therestroom required The participants were asked to walk
ski said the purpose of the testing a partner. ? nine heel-toe steps counting each
Israel - Israel declared that it will not take part in the regional talks
was to teach police officers to look After two drinks, each person step out loud. When they reached
if the United States insists that Palestine refugees from the outside
for the subtle signs of driving %w waited ten minutes and then blew the end of the line they had to
West Bank and Gaza Strip attend.
the influence (DUI). , into the intoximeter to measure his f return back to the starting position.
NATIONAL: Each The officer watched for such things
In the long run, it makes ferent as balance, raised arms, premature
participant registered at different
Pennsylvania — Governor Bill Clinton was victorious over Jerry safer by keeping people off tl levels based on such factors rs as
as: ;-starts and improper turns.
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Brown in the Democratic primary, while George Bush scored over street," said DombrowskL It giv weight, metabolism and how much
Pat Buchanan in the Republican primary on Tuesday, April 28. the officers a chance to see he food they had consummed prior to Thefinalstep in thefieldsobri-
Lynn Yeakel won over Mark Singel in the^Democratic Senate \ act under the influence, what testing.
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ety test was a one leg stand. The-
primary and will face Senator Arlen Specter. they would do, and how the offi- Renee :Unick, weighing only person is asked to stand on one leg
cers would act" v 117 pounds,finishedher first two and count out loud. The officer
New York—In Buffalo,fiveanti-abortion leaders were arrested by Dombrowskr said 16 police drinks in 28 minutes. At 10:39 looks for sways, raised arms, hops
federal marshals for violating a judge's order prohibiting them from officers were involved in the three- ajn. she registered at .112. She and putting the foot down.
blocking abortion clinics. The ruling came as 1 SO demonstrators on day field sobriety training. He added was legally intoxicated. If the participant fails any one!
each side of the abortion issue gathered at a clinic, resulting in 78 that 24 citizens volunteered their According to Kopko, " After part of the three tests, he or she is
time. two drinks all of the participants* arrested.
arrests. Arrested demonstrators have refused $ to pay r bail. Four
abortion clinics in the Buffalo area have remained opened despite For the Mercyhurst participants, driving skills would have been al- * Shirley Williams, executive
the demostrations. the day started at 8:30 am. when tered." He said driving skills are assistant for the criminal justice,
they met in the criminal justice influenced at .04. coordinated the event for the Mer-
North Carolina — A military cargo plane crashed into a lake in office. Then, they boarded a van H All of the volunteers reached cyhurst volunteers. She said par- A
southern North Carolina, killing all nine people on board. The plane that took them to the police sta- the legal intoxication level ' by ticipating in thefieldsobriety test-
tion. They all had previously filled lunch time. Once they reached that ing was an educational process for
was used to transport troops and equipment 1
out a voulunteer application in- level they were fed lunch and given the students. "They should know
cluding medical and personal his- maintenance drinks as necessary to the ramifications of drinking. Being
Florida — Miami agents have arrested U.S. managers of Colum-
tory. They also agreed not to drive keep up their intoxication level. cognizant of the process eliminates
bia's Cali drug cartel and linked them to 22 tons of cocaine seized
some of the fear of sobriety tests,"
The Merciad faculty. responsibility' attached to it I've learned that you can't be a true
journalist without taking the responsibility of your own actions. I
wish all students could learn that important lesson. It's a hard one
Mcrcyhurst College's First Class newspaper to learn, but a valuable one. $ |
I am struck numb with fear and
as rated by the Associated Collegiate Press dismay. What shall I do? Where 11 think the character Eugene in the play Biloxi Blues sums it up
shall I go? i fllTc- | I the best when he says,' 'People believe whatever they read. Some-
VOL. 65 NO- 21 APRIL 30,1992 Suddenly some unexplained thing magical happens once it's put down on paper. They figure no
Karen McGulre Editor-in-Chief force draws me into the Mercyhurst one would go to the trouble of writing it down if it wasn't the truth.
Angela M. Camp ^
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P News Editor cafeteria (Sounds scary, huh?). In Responsibility was my watchword."
Jute Gardner Features Editor all fairness, I haven't eaten in the Having that kind of responsibility is quite a task. I've made my
Anne L. McNeils Arts and Entertainment Editor cafeteria all year. So, I guess I can't share of mistakes over the past year, but I hope my involvement has
Joseph Legler Sports Editor rip on it, can I? Oh, yes I can. When, in some way made The Merciad a better, more responsible,
John Furlong £ J Photo Editor at 4 a.m., people come to my door publication. i M
Michelle Ryan & John Danknich Copy Editors sweating and covered in festering I don't want to scare next year's editor. Sophomore Joe Legler
P.Kevin McHugh i Senior Writer boils as a direct result of the food has his work cut out for him. But, I have a lot of confidence in his
Yvonne Maher & Maria Kelly Advertising Managers they ate in the cafeteria, then I can ability. When it all comes down to it, Joe, it' 11 all be worth it The
Timothy Morlarty Faculty Advisor
say what I want Just kidding! Don't hardest part is learning how to learn. %
MERCIAD STAFF be so damn serious. By the way
don't forget to go to the Smither- &^&&m<*+***+**m<*+****+*+**+**+**+*** ********** *** *********
DanMcQuillen Garth McCurdy Rich Shelton eens and Tom Cochrane conceit I want to thank those of you who took the time to reply to the
AdriaStalsky Suzanne Coneglio Katie Johnson debate about AIDS. As I printed in the last issue of The Merciad,
on Friday, May 1. ;
Tricia Kuhar Jason; Hervoy avich John Bruno however, the editorial board has voted not to print any more letters
Amy Fitzgerald Dave McQuillen Mia Uricki The word for today is "law-
suit" The word for the year is concerning this issue.
Todd Palmer Nicole Geraci Laura Blabac .
Steve Rush Michelle Ryan Beth Nichols "justice!" Peace, h *§
lege newspaper. I would much rather is in the hands of housing mainte- with three others in an apartment
write about such morally and so- nance. | that was designed for three. The
cially significant issues as the on- The reason my bedroom door least I can expect is that after two
letters
slaught of AIDS W homophobia won't close is because of shoddy years of complaining the mainte-
hut the name can be withheld bv request under certain conditions. than about my bedroom door that workmanship. Both the door and nance department would send
won't shut the frame have been layered with someone over with an electric sander
The Merciad*s editorial opinion is determined by the
However, enough is enough. I paint This;added with a slight to spend five minutes eliminating
Editorial Board with the Editor holdingfinalresponsibi
have been living in the same Briggs warping due to poor quality timber my problem.
The opinions expressed in The Merciad are not neces has led to a situation whereby my That problem is f i v i i i • I'M
apartment for the last two years,
those of The Merciad, its staff or Mercyhurst College. during which time I have not been bedroom door won't dose. that won't shuti
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static to move on and to make a saveor spend. But most of the time Merciad Staff Reporter Summer Writers Institute and
By Grace Bruno new life for yourself. i that isn't the case. . . •>.
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of graduates relocating for employ- and often your employer won't 1988.1 remember reading about JJoyd At
ment, you probably have mixed pay your moving expenses. Sec- &ds«ajsS83agSBaa
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finally receive that long-awaited hension.* very costly, especially because mom newspaperp applied, was acceptedr^^ County.
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diploma. So you're probably ec- Remember yourfirstfew months and dad aren* t around the corner to and arrivedlhere on campus ex- Those who will be conducting
here at the 'Hurst? You had to lend you a can opener. Furnishing, cited andimore ban a tittle nerv-m;-. classes in |he|Poetry Workshop
adjust to such things as new ac- decorating and, of course, rent, can ous.
Classifieds quintances, your new \ home, re-
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were so comfortable with. * homesick, your phone bills will be fast with the other people >fn the £®S$ v.-.-.
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moving to New York, said that she writing, I developed as a writer and college credit | |
$2,000+ per month working on cruise 1 For instance, loneliness is noth- §
ships. World travel! Holiday, Sum- ing new to college freshmen, but as couldn't believe how rude people teamed a lot pbout myself in the So if you are interested in
mer and Full -tiine employ ment avail- an entrant of the working world, were. * process. ing more about reading; and writ-
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L3-206-545-4155 ext C313 i '' Not only will you be one of the residence and trying to network fifth year this summer and it recommend this summer program.,
youngest people working for your interviews will be difficult. To add promises to be better than ever.
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ThUbaiboib the fictioi and forfan application and any ques- vSB
able that no one will notice you, let a permanent address and phone the! poetry workshops are offered its you may have to Dr. Kenneth
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alone sympathize with you and the number for potential employers to from Joly;6 to July 31. It is a week Schiff, Directorl Summer Writer*
adjustment you have to make. Don't reach you. A lot of your time will longer than it has been in the past Insritute|Mercyhurst
be surprised if you're not easily be spent getting familiar with the cost this year is $325 plus PA t |6546,«catt#^24^MfJl.
accepted by your fellow workers area so that you won't get lost 1 $25 registration andfXerox fee* In the summer 0098811 learned
and employer. Sean O'Rourke, a going to interviews and you may ibc stii courses are orjen irj high •iSIII
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John Grattd recreates 'Joan of Arc way musicals," he said. said there are seven music students the songs,*' he said. fluenced by composers such as John
By Mary Medurc 44 Williams, Andrew Lloyd Weber,
Merciad Staff Reporter I want to see this show in New performing on a volunteer basis. Gratto hopes to present the full
York,'* Gratto said. They include David pish, fresh- production next year. Tchaikovsky and Prokofieff.
John Gratto, sophomore com- At the age of 20, Gratto sets man music education major, Nichole §£ Gratto's other accomplishments These influences contributed to
i:«xi nit. major, will present tKl high standards, particularly in this Bruno, sophomore vocal perform- include a long piano piece based Gratto's success as a composer.
of a work that took a year and a case, when he writes. * ance major, Doleen Hughes, sen- on Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay Aside from his music, Gratto has
half to com- ( '
f He be- ior performance major and official on nature and a suite based on the always been active in theatre. He
plete on Sat- came inter- accompanist, Sherree Piechnick, Four Horsemen of the Apocolipse. was last seen on stage in The Fan-
urday , May 2 VCIfVI in music sophomore music education major Gratto said he listens to all kinds tasticks as Henry.
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at8pjn.inthe when he was and Patrick Thiem,freshmanmu- excluding rap Gratto sees theatre composi-
Little Theatre. 16 and a sic education major. I music is the only kind of 'othe tion and film scoring in his future.
Gratto sophomore in Gratto said he will sit^back, people's music* I like to play,'' hi But hisfirstgoal is to put his musical
said he began high school watch the concert and see what said. Two rock groups in particu on Broadway.
writing the "I took piano areas need work. "I am also look- lar, Rush and U2, are his favorites Admission isfreeand open to
songs and lyr- lessons, but I ing for the audience's reactions to According to Gratto, he is in the public.
ics in Novem- never prac-
ber of 1990 for ticed, *• be-
a musical cause ne WH
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time to it just about five months He said he took most of the true
ago/* he said. * events of the story but expanded on ^w
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He also chose the story be- Quashnock, senior music educa-
cause of its French origin. "Sto- tion major. Simon is played by David Mercy hurst College and Friends of South Asian Art will present Ustad Ali Akbar Khan in
ries that involve France or the Pelleuer. Iff f Saturday, May 2 at 7 pan. at the little Theatre at McDowell Intermediate High School. Khan
French seem lo wok well as Broad- Including the two leads, Gratto the sarod, will be accompanied on the tabla by Swapan Chaudhuri.Tickets are $12 per person,
students and are available at the D'Angelo School of Music. Call 824-2262 or 824-2364 for m
mation.
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SpoMjs
n ranked 19th
Golfers perform in!poor weather
Tennis team,' excels ous pair in the decisive doubles
By Richard Shelton
Merciad Sports Writer
season on May 2, in Alliancc,Ohio,
will be hoping to have learned upon
By Liam Barron were Greg Dickson and Jam ie Pilk- this year's experience/
Merciad Sports Writer ington. The Lakers regained their Due to poor weather conditions, "We have j some* competent
national ranking as a result of this the Mercyhurst golf team had trouble freshmen and one or two good
win, which made it even more sat- getting into the swing of things recruits coming in next year/' said
isfying, i lately. k Saccomanno. "Hopefully, .if the
The men's tennis team recently The Hurst had further wins The team, which consists of Marc weather stays fine and the players
completed its season with a highly against Hie University of Minne- Been, Scott Burfoot, Mike McPher- continue to improve, we could do
creditable 14-6 record, and man- sota and Slippery ; Rock son, Dave Murphy, Tom Sacco- very well next year."
aged to retain their team ranking of University .and also took a loss to manno, Joe Schmitt and Richard
19th in the country. S.W.Baptist College, which com-
Before Easter, the Lakers en- pleted a successful season consid-
joyed a successful road trip to ering their limited resources.
Straub, have found the snow and
the rain more of an obstacle than
their opponents.
Women'
Bloomsburg University .where they Individually .some members of
came up against some very strong the team recently received recogni-
Division n competition. The Hurst tion for their efforts when the rank-
The season opened up on April casion, Team Captain Saccomanno
12, at the Edinboro University Spring
Invitational. Top performers for the
led the way with a round of 78.
The team brought their sched-
eight
comfortably defeated Millersville ings for the East region were re-
University. Queens College, and leased. Captain Phil Clark ranked
Concordia College. Yet, they went 10th, Greg Dickson, 12th; and Pat
Hurst were junior, McPherson, who
shot an 80, and freshman, Straub,
who chipped in with an 84.
ule up to date on April 27, when
they competed in the Spring Invita-
tional at Westminster College. Once
unbeaten
down to their 9th ranked hosts on a O'Keeffe, 15th. I i From there the team moved on again it was McPherson with an 81
score of 5-1. After such a hectic Craig Rybczynski
Greg DicksonJPhil Oaik and J; ! « • to the 29th Annual Invitational at who proved to be the most compe-
weekend, they were entitled to a Hervoyavich are all graduating IUP. McPherson again proved to Merciad Sports Writer
tent performer for the "lursL '* '
rest, but upon their return they faced seniors who will be sorely missed be the best on the day with a round * 'Because of the weather we
up against the Fighting Scots of next year. Another person moving of 77. Schmitt backed him up with haven't really played together as a
an 80.1 I team," said Saccomanno, "As a On Saturday, April 25, the
Edinboro University. 5 on is Head Coach Frank Clark who
women's varsity eight defeated the
The Lakers ^ played inspired has been at the helm for the last 5 *On April 23. Mercy hurst staged result, we have failed to find any
crew from Marietta to improve its
tennis against their local rivals, and years. Our best wishes go with all their own tournament at the Law- consistancy against our opponents."
The team, which completes its spring regatta record to 4-0. It serves
won a tense affair 5-4. The victori- of them. rence Park Golf Club. On that oc-
as preparation for this Saturday's *
taking first and second place, it was The Hurst's performance at the saw more than a few riders walk pushed Slippery Rock University Marietta College of Ohio. The
a sight that had the other schools event was an jindication that the their bikes up the steeper inclines, Women's eight followed up their
into third place, while Carnegie
wondering how it happened. ^ team was not far from a victory. Alio way and Mumford broke from success at the LaSalle Invitational
Mellon took Fourth.
Alioway and Mumford finished The 19-mile novice men's race the Novice Men's pack with four on April 11. Andrea Peterson said,
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more than 30 seconds ahead of the ended in a field sprint of thirty miles to go. This weekend, the learn will travel We have earned it; we worked
third placeriderin a performance riders, with Alio way taking second The other riders could only look to IUP for the final race of the our way from no-name, non-ath-
that capped a weekend of racing and Gary Ondick, third. on as the two Hurst teammates rode series. Although the team has been letes to the top team to beat"
that saw the Mercyhurst cycling Marce Dziekonski finished away. With his victory, Alloway hampered by the loss of top rider Manus Walsh ended his col-
team take home eight medals and second in the women's race, while look over the series* leadership while Sean Wall, who is out with a broken lege rowing career this weekend
capture second place in the team David McQuillen placed third in Mumford moved up to second collarbone, expectations for victory when he rowed in the men's pair,
competition. | the 27-mile expert men's event overall. With one race left in the are high. along with Adrian Spracklen. Walsh,
The day before the Edinboro Overall, the Hurst placed fourth. series, either rider could emerge as With Alloway and Mumford a senior fronv Ireland, has been
the series* champion. holding first and second overall in rowing here for four years. Coach
In the Women's race, Marce die Novice Men, Dziekonski hold- Baugh said, "I'm sorry to lose
III:AI).\( H I S STRESS NKCK/HACKACHK
Dziekonski finished second while ing second in the Women's and him. Eight men like him and Mer-
Mia Urycki look fourth. In the thirty- McQuillen, third, in the Expert cyhurst would be national champi-
Are these PROBLEMS keeping ysaifromyour best? sue mile Expert Men's race, David Men's, the teanv will close out a ons.
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McQuillen finished third after break- season that has been more success- The men's freshmen eight also
State Street Chiropractic ing away with five other riders. ful than they ever dreamed. won their race against Marietta.
Dr. Charlie Pados They also did well in LaSalle, fin-
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The team then beat rival Gan- ing duo of Alii Klopfer and Wendy defeated The men had toraceagainst
non, 6-2, on April 23. However, Tullar on a fine job this season. the team that won Dad Vails the
the team is now on a second five- Christy Puz leads the team in bat- year before. All three crews will try
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