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Smithereens 'Blow Up' Mercyhurst

By Angela M. Camp Highway" is currently climbing the charts.


Merciad News Editor The Smithereens' newest album "Blow
Up*' is the bands most versatile album and
touches on many musical genres including
The Smithereens are coming to Mercyhurst jazz, rhythm and blues, ballads, rock and roll,
College on Friday, May 1. The Student Activi- and so on.
ties Committee (SAC) and Mercyhurst Stu- The band tours nearly 300 days a year and
dent Government (MSG) are sponsoring the has earned a reputation as one of the most
"biggest event sponsored by MSG or SAC so powerful live performance bands in the world.
far/' said Nick Roberts, SAC chairperson. "That's one of the challenges in what we
The band will be performing at the Cam- do,' * said Jim Babjak, guitars and vocals, in an
pus Center at 8 p.m. on Friday to a maximum interview,!'to play songs live and make them
crowd of 2000.' 'So far, the tickets are selling sound full without resorting to tricks."
well,'* said Roberts. ''The community seems Tickets for the concert are available at the
to be pretty excited about it and we expect it to front desk of the Carolyn Herrmann Student
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Union. Tickets are $3 for Mercyhurst students
Opening for the band will be Canadian and $9 for general admission. Doors will open
rocker Tom Cochrane. His single "Life Is A at 7 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8 cm.
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Controversy surrounds M S G election


By Joseph Legler about it," said Roberts, "But people should ituallvread
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not write him off right away. His 'landslide'
victory shows that the students of this college
The challenge by Kennedy was presented want John to be their president and that they
The students of Mercyhurst College have to Murphy within the time limitations listed in want change."
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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 i day the challenge was withdrawn after Bruno goodfirstimpressions.'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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Megan Murcko is \\i€secretary and Heather "I brought it up with the board to let them but when all is said and done I think.they'll
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Held is the treasurer. toss it around and see what they decide,
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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These are the requirments: 1) Students must be Mercy hurst College Student Government shall Kipfstuhl fifth.
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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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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."

Nick Roberts said that William Kennedy,

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the dean of students, presented a' 'valid objec-
tion" to Dave Murphy^,MSG president, in
regards to the qualifications of Bruno. He
added, "I really didn't feel it was enough to
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justify turning over the election." p g
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seemed to be in the timing of it and in the
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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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Students learn staggering lesson


TheJ • - "v'.v.-AVwV T***lSS
By Karen McGuire
Editor-in-Chief

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I'm still not drunk. I could
drive home.'*
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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,"

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in shipments of frozen broccoli she said. * It's also important since
these students are hoping to enter
LOCAL: the criminal justice field. Some of
Police have continued to search for additional evidence in t the
murder of Lila Ebright Thefive-year-olddied of asphyxiation and
suffered a stab wound to the left side of her chest, although police
in Baldwin Hall them may have to enforce it"
Kopko said the sobriety tests
and intoximeter readings are very
believe the wound did not cause Lila's death. The girl's body was accurate. The students learned that
On Saturday night, April 25, a ment worked properly.* *
found Saturday, April 25, in a Franklin Terrace dumpster by a man there's no way to fool the intox-
fire broke out in Baldwin Hall. The The Fire Marshal reported that imeter. Kopko explained that
searching for aluminum cans. A 17-year-old has been charged with source of the fire came from a thefire44was not a natural or acci|
criminal homicide as an adult, while his 16-year-old brother and 12- common remedies like slipping a
bathroom on the second -floor. A dental fire."
year-old friend are charged with obstruction ofjustice and aiding in penny under the tongue, sipping
towel was set on fire and was the Dever said a female resident vinigar and drinking mouthwash
the crime. The two brothers are non-blood nephews of Ebright On cause of the evacuation.
Tuesday, April 28, Ebright was buried. admitted to causing thefire."The simply won't work.
Due to the cold temperatures, young lady admitted to causing it
the people evacuated from the and was asked to leave the col-
building were taken to the Campus lege," he said.
Center. According to Bud Dever, Damages from the fire in-
head of security, "The evacuation cluded a burnt bathroom door and
was orderly and all thefireequip- rug outside the door. | %
APRIL 30,1992 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

T h e A l t Of S h r e d d i n g I The Editor's Edge


want the students to know that as
By John J. Bruno the president, I would like to main-
Merciad Staff Columnist By Karen McGulre
tain an open door policy for all
Editor-in-Chief
students and faculty. If ever anyone
I guess that you have all proba- has questions* ideas, suggestions,
bly heard that I won the MSG comments, concerns, or anything During my jfreshmanyear
electionforthe office of president else of relevance (or even if it is Richard | Kubiak, professor of
I would like to take this fleeting irrelevant) feel free to stop by the history, told my class, "College
moment to thank everyone who third floor of the student union where is where you go to learn how to
went out of their way to help on my office will be located. And I do learn." | j
my campaign, as well as all of the mean that $' I looked at him with that blank
people who went to the polls and Also, I would like to thank P. stare that students get when they
voted for me. I couldn't have done but the name ot my column is not Kevin McHugh for all that he has don* t have a clue about what the
it without each and every one of my own original idea. I took the done to help bring my writing abil- professor is talking about "I don't get it," I said to myself.
you. name from one of my favorite ity to the level that it is. I will not S Jit took me four years, but itfinallysunk in. Mercyhurst has
I would also like to give an Pantera songs, "The Art of Shred- stop working on it either. Hope* served as a lab for me to find out just how much I don't know.
extra special thanks to Mr. Ken- ding/ ' which goes like this: fully, someday I will be as good as Confused? .t
nedy for encouraging me to run him. And one more thank you to the . Let me see if I can explain in another way. To put it in the words
for the office of president That "Unity is a rare thing entire staff of The Merciad and the of Socrates, "Wisdom lies in recognition of your ignorance."
really took guts on his part It is Blind eyes Of society bring members of SAC (if any of you are During my educational experience here at Mercyworld I realized
administrators like Kennedy that The category of minority saying,"thanks for what?" Thank just how ignorant I am and how much more there is to learn. *
have given me the conviction re- Now what are we supposed you for putting up with me all year). College has given me the tools I need to grow into a responsible
quired to make me run for office. to be? | p i | And just for "old time's" sake: individual. It has made me more open-minded; more critical in
I would like to inform every- Bornfreeto be As I wander aimlessly in the analyzing situations; and more aware of the world around me.
one that this, to my regret, will be Powerless to change the world direction of the building my class is For some people graduation may symbolize die. end of the
myfinalcolumn in The Merciad With our lives in the hands in (That sentence is dedicated to all education process. For me, though, I'm just getting started. I have
for as long as I hold the office of of madmen the cement heads that think aimless a lifetime of learning ahead of me. If things work out right, ten years
MSG President It is not my choice. Now is the time when society is a word which can only be applied from now I'll be more ignorant than I am today... but I'll be wiser.
If I; were to continue writing my needs us to mean lack of direction. After all There has j been many different things that have aided my
column, it would be a conflict of This is where the sin begins you should be very familiar with education at the 'Hurst, but I think The Merciad has taught me the
interests. < **,%.. We're aware they're going to wandering aimlessly \ toward the most
My personal opinion on this free us building that your class is held in.). If anyone would have told me four years ago that I would be
matter is that Mercy hurst only has Ragefromour hearts within editor today, I would have laughed hysterically at such a ridiculous
one newspaper and any student Born of this world idea. The truth is that I didn't even want to write for the paper, let
should be able to contribute to that Which is a living hell alone run it T, k&
one newspaper. Maybe it is time But we' 11 be closer to heaven'' ...I want the students to Come to think of it, I don't know how I ended up here. It just
for Mercyhurst to become a school Chorus know that as the presi- sorta happened.
with more than one student publi- 'So now, this is the art ^ ^ dent, I would like t o igm ?I*m glad it did, though. There's something about working for a
cation. To shred...it's only emotion.'' newspaper that puts you in tune with what's going on out there. This
Not many'people know this Finally, before] I take off, I maintain an open door awareness becomes addicting. -'
policy for all students and =It also gives you a slap of reality. Journalism has a lot of

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 ^
;
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 *§

McHugh slams maintenance


LeonMumford Keith Courson Holly McBride
Chris Fiely Craig Rybczynski Glenn Ondick
John Danknich Lisa Brown Melissa Potocki
Grace Bruno Susan Lee Eback Stcph Wainwright
able to close my bedroom door.£ If I was in charge of a mainte-
By P.Kevin McHugh Every time an RA makes a health nance program I would do my best
Merciad Senior Writer and safety report, I tell him or her to ensure that maintenance prob-
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of
about my bedroom door that won't lems that arise from poor work-
Mercyhurst College, Box 161,501 E. 38th St,
Erie, Pa., 16546. Phone 824-2376 | It's a sad day when I have to close. But every time I ask my RA manshipand materials be dealt with
Material for publication must be submitted by noon reduce myself to griping about af| what's the story with my bedroom as soon as possible.
on the Monday before publication. maintenance problem in the col- door that won't shut, I am told that Ipay$2,070ayearto1 ^ ^ ^ ^ • > : •

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
PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD APRIL 30,1992

Pe^pectiMes
Redneck Fancy Review tf^'-iffi

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Letters of intent for the Stu- The Erie Playhouse is present-


the best times that I had ever had. dent Activities Committee execu- ing Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues. The
By David McQuillen The song made me miss what I tive board are due Friday, May 8. play depicts what growing up is all
Merciad Staff Columnist had. The song was not about me, There are eight positions available about Shows are on Friday, May
my friends or that moment, but it •m™ including SAC chair. Letters should 1, Saturday, May 2 and Thursday,
had come to represent it all. I be submitted to Nick Roberts or May 7 at 8 p.m. There is a matinee
While the band played, 1 stood hadn * t thought about that night in a Cass Shimek in the student union. performance on Sunday, May 3 at
at the bar and laughed with my long time/but now it was right 3 p.ms For more information, call
friends. The smoke was everywhere there.* ? 454-2852. I m
and the drink was obvious in eve- With each chord and word that many memories to anything, save
ryone's behavior. Some people were the band played, the memories grew perhaps photographs, as we do to If you' re interested in working Aunt Dan and Lemon is now
dancing, some were talking and stronger. With every sound, the music. Think about your parents. for Mercyhurst College this sum- playing at the Roadhouse Theatre.
some just i stared at each other. picture in my mind's eye sharp- Do they keep listening to *' their" mer, now is the time to do some- Performances are on Friday, May
Everyone was in their own little ened; the people I was with, what music because there is no good thing about it! Apply at the Person- 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at
world, sharing it with a few chosen we did, how w e laughed. It both- music on the radio today? Or, do nel Office, Egan 3, by Tuesday, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission for
others.*- I #9 ered me that a song could bring out they listen to it because of what it May 5. Positions will be available adults is $7. The show is recom-
The band was on tonight and such strong emotion in me. I hated reminds them of? Whatever the in maintenance, painting, house- mended for mature audiences only.
they were playing well; you could the singer for doing this. Didn't he case, music has a powerful affect keeping, jvarious administrative To make reservations,?call 459-
see it on their faces. They were know? on us all. offices, media services, dorm desks, 8215. I m
sharing their world with everyone If you had been there, it proba- If you were looking for a CD library and others. Placement will
in the bar that night If you were bly would have been just another review this week, then I have no be based on financial need, QPA,
sitting there, you would have ap- song. You wouldn't have noticed doubt disappointed you, But why class standing and position availa- a Check It Out
preciated how much they were what I was going through. But don't you take out some of that old bility. Hours will range from 10
giving to the audience. maybe if they had played a differ- music that you haven't played in a hours to 4 0 hours per week. Stu- Friday, M a y 1
* Between songs, I turned and ent song. Maybe if you went home while. See what it reminds you of. dents will be notified of placement 8 p.m. Student Union. Lipsync
listened to the bearded guy two and turned on the radio, and THAT Summers past, lost love, great times, in writing by the second week in Competition. | i
seats down harass the bartender. In song came on. The one* that * is bad times. You won't regret i t May. I Monday, M a y 4
the background, I heard the band someone, something or sometime Next column I have my hands 4 to 5:30 p.m. Little Theatre, Weber
go into another song. I didn't hear to you. You hadn't heard it in full. There are new albums out by Hall. Sensitivity to Handicapped.
what they were playing but then I months, maybe years. But, each Ian McCulloch, The Church, The Wednesday, M a y 6 %
felt i t I saw i t time you hear it, it reminds you of Cure,| The Charlatans UK, The Erie City Special Olympics 8 to 9:30p.m. Little Theatre, WebeiJ
When the singer sang the first someone. Perhaps you keep listen- Beautiful South, The Lightning are holding a track and field com Hall. Hate Crimes and Groups. \
line, something happened. I was no ing, perhaps you change the sta- Seeds, Peter Murphy, Jesus and petition at Academy High School Thursday, May 7 $
longer in that bar. I was in a differ- tion. Either way, that song means Mary Chain, Cracker, They Might Field (Veteran's Stadium) Sat- 8 to 9:30 p.m. LittleTheatre, Webeij
ent time and a different place. I had something to you that it could never Be Giants, and The Soup Dragons. urday, May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to Hall. Racism in College Sports.
heard die band play the song be- mean to someone else. I know. Maybe I'll review the new Spring- approximately 2 p.m. Volunteers Friday, May 8
fore, in Cleveland. That was one of I don't think that we attach as steen. Maybe n o t are welcome- 9 p.m. Erie Plaza. Spring Formal.

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APRIL 30,1992 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

Graduate secures border from drug! trafficking


By Jule Gardner 4 4T*.l
customs. Her training began when me grow and mature as an individ-
It's a type of job where you're
Features Editor on a team. It's amazing that no she came to Mercy hurst College in ual, both as a student and, later, as
matter who you are, somebody is the fall of 1983. Emmi was a very an employee,'' she said.
Nancy j Emmi, a graduate of there to back you up,'' Emmi said. involved student during her years Once she got the job, she was
Mercy hurst, interacts with thou- Emmi has quite a few stories at Mercy h UTSL Her leadership posi- required to undergo further training
sands of people six days out of the concerning this aspect of her job. tions included being the hall direc- in Glynco, Georgia. She was there
week. Illegal aliens, tourists, col- Most of the information, however, tor of Baldwin Hall and the apart- for nine and a half weeks for very
lege students and drug smugglers could be dangerous to disclose. ment buildings, the assistant soft- broad training in many different
make up just some of these thou- Drug trafficking is not the only ball coach and she also worked in areas of enforcement
sands with whom Emmi meets in emphasis at San Ysidro.' 'We help Financial Aid. She earned her According to Emmi, the job itself
her line of work. out immigration,'' Emmi said. The Master's degree in criminal justice is extremely broad. She said, "There
Emmi is a customs inspector at inspectors check VIS As, passports, at Mercyhurst in 1989 and worked are a lot of thin lines. Some things
San Y sidro, California, located just licenses, and other credentials to for the college for a year. are black and white, but much is left
outside of San Diego. San Ysidro verify citizenship. "My job is people. As Hall to discretion.*'
is the largest port of entry into the They handle thousands of pe- Director and working with students As for career longevity and goals,
United States, and the busiest in the destrians coming from Mexico into and the administration, I learned to Emmi said, "I can see myself in
world. the United States. In an eight-hour deal with alltypesof people," Emmi customs for a long time to come,
Picture 24 lanes of inspection shift, an inspector could interact said. "I couldn't have asked for but, as an inspector, no, not really.
booths where the inspectors are with as many as 8,000 people walk- better training in dealing with people. There arela lot of opportunities.
looking for anything that would ing across the border. J I often told students that college is There is a lot more growing you can
violate regulations set by customs. Nancy Emmi j I "The things you see here every 80 percent people and 20 percent do, just like at Mercyhurst"
On a daily basis, what Emmi and the phone, t * We're cross-trained in day, you wouldn't see almost any- books. If you let that 20 percent go Emmi said,' 'I have to credit the
her co-workersfindis drugs. almost all types of enforcement where else. You'd be amazed," down the drain, you loose the people people it Mercy hurst. It's a very
"You don't want to get com- Generally, 99 percent of inspectors Emmi said. aspect,'' said Emmi. special place and I'm the type of
fortable (in this job), you want to want to catch drug smugglers," Extensive training was needed Emmi said that Mercyhurst is person who doesn't forget where I
set acclimated,'* Emmi said over she said. before Emmi landed the job for reartoher heart' 'Mercyhurst heII VI came from."
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By Melissa Potocki Dr. Kenneth Schiff, Director of the
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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lOftCreatfe
Merciad Staff Reporter If you're one of the thousands j First, moving expenses are high began in the Writing and English Literature here
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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Graduates! On lyz^inyou feelings of excitement and appre- ond, setting up a new home is also Wrfogflnsbfiite in g f high s c h o o ^ ^ j ^ c^munit^fof Allegheny
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-
sponsibilities and to being away
easily take away one-fourth of your
pay. And what about those long
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Needed female summer from the secure family life that you
distance phoney bills? If you're m
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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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CRUISE JOBS
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Cruise Lines Now Hiring. Earn •

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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NEED EXTRA CASH? employer, but it is also very prob- to this pressure, you may not have SSSSSffi
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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1991 graduate of Mercy hurst Col- know where to bring your suit for and labcil
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. I encourage every*
lege, said, "People didn't accept a cleaning. ;epregu- to apply and
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It is reality that adjustments "RSS!

meeasily because they didn'tknow experience this programforthem-


whether they could trust me." \ will have to be made and that you'll This year the faculty involved selves,
Plasma be so pressured that you'll want to
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Cornell University graduate,
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Also, if you are located too far to the "rude people and will be * Full and part time openings
from your family to easily drive able to focus on the more positive * Excellent training provided*
and see them, you'll have to spend things yourtownhas to offer. You'll * Achieve valuable resume experience
many weekends alone, not know- also get used to the fact that your * Corporate Scholarships available
Erie parents won't always be there for
Needed ing what to do with yourself, jj * AlLmajorkshouldYapply ff j
you. I
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ates must deal with is expenses.
College graduates often think that diploma and move on your way to
Bring in this ad for an because they'lli'be'working full the rest of your life. It's waiting 838-0752 (If busy - try again!)
additional $5.00 Bonus time they'll have lots of money to just for you. '
PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD APRIL 30.1992

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.
J
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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based on the "didn't enjoy >;••

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vote a serious made tapes of ^ >


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amount of his own work. &&

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
• * * * ;

According to Gratto* he chose a few of them. In Gratto's version £-4

the life of Joan of Arc for his of Joan of Arc, she has a love inter- .•.-•"-"

musical because it would be a est named Simon, a member of the


challenge. "I find the story itself English army. «*•

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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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APRIL 30,1992 THE MERCIAD PAGE 8

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 *

Midwest Championships in Co-

Cycling team captures eight Smedals


When Mercyhurst cyclists Mike race, the team raced at Penn State In Edinboro on Sunday, the Big Jim McKeever suprised even
lumbus, OH. The crew has beaten
all 17 opponents en route to their
unbeaten record. 1
Alioway and Leon Mumford Behrend in the fourth event of the Hurst proved that Saturday's re- himself with a ninth place finish.
* •
The regatta at Presque Isle Bay
crossed the finish line of the Edin- six race MAT Oil Collegiate Cy- sults were not a fluke. Compet-
*
featured the University of Buffalo,
Although IUP continued to domi-
boro University Road Race together, cling Series. ing on a hilly 18-mile circuit that AH. Myer from Canada, and
nate the team standings, the Hurst *

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,
44
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-

Softball team straggles


"Modern, effective Care - with a smile" ishing third. The eight, however,
lost to Marietta's varsity eight in
theirnext race. According to Coach
Most insurances 453r3150 y Mention this ad Baugh they were only 15 seconds
accepted and receive a free
3308 State St Erie, spinal exam. By Chris Fiely They scored 4.12 runs a game. In off the men's eight that won the
Merciad Sports Writer their last 12 games, the Lakers have DadVails. I
let their opponents score 3.5 runs a Mercyhurst* s lightweight men's
With two of thefinalfour games game. This is compared to their four defeated the .University | of
being played today, the Lady 1.57 runs a game. I Buffalo. Their record stands at 25-
The partners and professional staff of KPMG
Lakers softball team hope to end "Offensively, we have scored 1 with their only loss of the season
Peat Marwick are pleased to announce that on a good note. The Lakers will try six runs once, and every other game to Foidham at the LaSalle Invita-
to end a five game losing streak has been three runs or less/* Eichas tional. They will look to qualify for
Jeffrey L. Fink when the team plays Edinboro. said. "Losing close games hasn't the Dad Vails National Champion-
After their 1-7 southern tour. taken the ladies out emotionally. ships and avenge their only loss of
the Lakers won their;first game Even though they have been in the spring. Dad Vails will be held
as joined our firm as an assistant accountant. against Clarion, 2-1. ThetLakers some close games this season, it on May 7-9 in Philadelphia. PA.'
then lost five in a row including should help them to have a more > In other races, the women's J.V.
twotoSlippery Rock and SL Bonav- productive season next year."| Ight lost to Marietta Both the men's
V\U

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enture. Coach Eichas credits the pitch- and women's novice fours also were
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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game losing streak including two ting with a .486 average. Freshmen to reverse their fortunes in Colum-
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to Brockport State and Allegheny. Jackie Hinz and Amy Baxter are bus and qualify for Dad Vails. f |
''Defensively, we have im- among the top five in hitting. I Coach Baugh said he hopes SO
Accounting and Auditing After today's two games against percent of their crews qualify this
proved quickly,' * said coach Toby
Tax Consulting and Compliance Eichas. "We have given up sue the Fighting Scots, the Lady Lak- weekend. The field of forty crews
Management Consulting Services runs or less in the regular season.'* ers look to travel to Grove City on at Midwest Championships will race
p The Lakers, in theirfirsteight Saturday with the season's final to become one of the select crews to
games, gave up 8.4 runs a game. two games with the Eagles. go Dad Vails. i

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