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By Stephen Nolan who scored the winning goal for
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his team in the 69th minute. "We had some good chances in
"It was a long way to travel but*]] the game that we did not; ]
When one tal ks about« we^were very confident We
Mercy hurst athletics you capitalize on. I felt if we got one
played well and did not allow goal we would get two. We put
usually do not think about them into the game, We were very them under some pressure but we
NCAA-playoff appearances. excited about playing in the final just couldn't get thatfirstgoal. 1
But the men's soccer team four,*' Maher said. All credit to the boys, they 1
continues to make history with The victory placed the Lakers in played well and battled hard, but
its second NCAA final-four the NCAA fina- four tournament it just was not our night,** head
appearance in four years. which was hosted by the Univer- coach John Melody said.
The Lakers, ranked 2nd in the sity of South Carolina Melody added that although
central region, finished the Spartanburg. Spartanburg had a the team is happy with the
regular season with a 15-3-1 perfect 22-0 record, including a 2- season, they are not satisfied and
record, and hosted East 1 overtime victory over the next year's preparation is well
Stroudsburg University Nov. 14 number one team in the nation, X.
under way.
for their first playoff game. Lynn University, to put them in \ Jessica Russell/Merciad photographer
Defender Mark Fitzgerald
Senior midfielder Mike Shiels the final four. Dave Slisz hussies for Mercyhurst against East Stroudsburg echoed Melody's words, "It was
scored the only goal of the game Along with the Lakers and Watkins, Rob Gillooly and Just over Ave minutes later an honor to get so far this season
to give the Lakers the win and a Spartanburg, Southern Connecti- Shiels were all members of the Henri k Ronnevig gave the' but we will be looking to top our
place in the NCAA cut State University and Seattle squad in 1995. Spartanburg Rifles a comfortable accomplishments next year. We
quarterfinals. Sophomore Pacific University made the Mercyhurst traveled to South 2-0 lead, which remained are losing some fine players this
goalkeeper, D e n a n TuittJ joyrney to South Carolina. *^MM»* Carolina Dec. 3 hoping to i»njm» unchanged. ^ _ year, but if we bring in some
recorded his'ninth shutout of the * In their 1995final-fourappear- avenge the three-year-old defeat Chad Todd, making his first good players next year we have a
season. ance Mercyhurst played However, luck was not on the start in goal for the Rifles, good chance of going all the.
The team then traveled to Spartanburg and also hosted the side of the Lakers who lost to recorded 10 saves for the shutout way." j ifronr M
Kirksville, Mo., to face Truman tournament The Lakers lost the Spartanburg 2-0. Spartanburg faced Southern The Lakers will also lose the
State University, who finished game 3-2 in overtime. Seniors on The first goal came 30 minutes Connecticut in the final Dec. 5. 4 i
coaching wisdom of Richard
first in the region. This time it the team, including Stuart Hogg, into the game when Spartanburg Southern Connecticut won the Shelton who will be moving to
was sophomore Anthony Maher Eric Clark, Jon Rees, Paul substitute Aaron Ziehm headed game 1 -0 to become 1998 NCAA Washington, D.C. to pursue his

Hurst holds annual in a cross for the goal.

Food service creates Dining Option

Division II men's soccer k coaching career.

candle-light Mass
By Carrie Tappe
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allotted amount, the remaining
balance is the student's responsi-
reluctant to purchase meal plans.
This enhancement in dining
The Mass is a Catholic church
Merciad editor bility and may be paid either in options will perhaps make a meal
service. The union's floor serves
as seating for al 1 those who The Sodexho Marriott crew this cash with the all-campus card. If plan more attractive to students
Mercyhurst will host the annual attend. Candles are distributed month presented its newest students spend less than the living in apartments.**
candle-light mass on Sunday, toward the end of the service for concept, the Dining Option. The designated amount, they will not Another aim of the Dining
Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. in the Great*; the candle-lighting ceremony. Dining Option gives students receive change. t Option is to increase use of the
Room of the Carolyn Herrmann Music is provided by Campus who have purchased meal plans, The idea for this new option student union.
Student Union. Ministry and the traditional previously only for use i n Egan was primarily conceived by the "The union tends to be kind
| "The candle-light mass is the Sunday Mass choir. Dining Hall, the opportunity to Sodexho Marriott Corp. Accord- of empty. We *d like to draw
last opportunity for students to The biggest change from last | eat in the Laker Inn using the ing to Ted Foessett, food service more people over there,** said
get together to celebrate before year to this year will be the meal plan. director for Sodexho Marriott, Foessett
Christmas. It's been quite a mass's celebrant Piszker has Students with meal plans now the choice of at least two dining At times the basement of the
popular event in the past, from replaced the Rev, Steve Ander- have the opportunity to spend up options is presented at most student union goes unused. It is
what 1 hear," said the Rev. Jim son and will celebrate his first to $3.50 for lunch and $4 for' schools. the hope of Sodexho Marriott
Piszker, college chaplain. Christmas candle-light Mass at dinner on items in the Laker Inn. "This is a more modem way that increasing numbers ofV
Mercyhurst, Students wishing to eat in the to give students more options,** people using the Laker Inn will
Laker Inn may also pick one of said Foessett. "The goal here is help bring more people to the
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• 1 * « • 1 By Jessi Gentile rhetoric and speculative areas of sense of theological understand-
Meiciad editor Catholic theology, the group also ing while highlighting
entails a question and answer Mercyhurst's Catholic identity.']
Mercy hurst's Campus Ministry session in which members of the This is especially important
on Tuesday held its first ever group may direct questions to the considering the current dialogue
theological discussion group, facilitator or other participants,! (which has been focusing on
Theology on Tap. - he said. * I whether or not Catholic schools
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the Rev. Jim Piszker, college ;•' take an interest in the topics and Vatican and U.S. bishops, he
chaplain, allows students to discussions. We want them to explained.
explore contemporary, and develop a sense of ownership of The Dec. 8 gathering was the
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Catholic faith in a relaxed and in a large part, controlled and ^ discussions which have yet to be
comfortable atmosphere. determined by the students," he announced
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ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT ——
Root releases latest album
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Faculty art exhibit opens

The result is an
organic sound!
true to the^
band's»nature
By Heather CvHkovic
Merciad editor
After eight months of recording in lead vocalist, left college in 1988
their hometown of Pittsburgh,
Rusted Root has released their
third album on the Mercury label,
simply entitled "Rusted Root"
The result is an album with an
organic sound true to the band's
nature. This new music display's
Rusted Root's expanded instru-
mentation and a mixture of Latin,
African, Eastern, soul, rock and
traditional American music. These
elements are woven together to
create a focused, energetic and
Radio," "Rising Sun," and also
Root's version of the Rolling
Stones' classic "You Can't Always
Get What You Want" which is
performed with special guests Hot
Tuna, who helped Root out in the
Further Festival.
Hot Tuna keyboardist Pete Sears
plays on several other tracks
adding piano, organ and accordion
to the sound. I "When I Woke." The album was
Rusted Root has a long and
winding history. Mike Glabicki,
to devote time to developing his
songwiting skills. While seeking
other musicians, he invited high
school friend, Liz Berlin, to"
collaborate at a rehearsal. There
the two immediately started ^
vocalizing and began laying the
foundations for song arrangements
that would later become Rusted
Root.
In January of 1990, when* *
drummer Jim Donovan and j?
guitarist Patrick Norman joined the
enthusiasm. Rusted Root released
its first independently produced,
full-length CD, "Cruel Sun" in
1990. The album has sold over
110,000 copies to date.
It was this album that caught the
attention of Mercury Records, who
subsequently signed the group to a
recording contract. In 1994, they
released their Mercury debut,
certified platinum in 1996.
In 1996, they released their
second Mercury record, "Remem- Merciad editor
ber." It was sort of a break from
what people had come to expect of One of the most famous Broadway
Rusted Root. Nevertheless the
album did well. £ Warner Theatre in a concert
Rusted Root has established
itself as a major touring entity,
headlining venues across the
United States and Canada. "Rusted
Root" will be a good album to heai only Saturday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m.
live.
Rusted Root is playing in
Pittsburgh for their annual conceit
New Year's Eve.
Faculty members of the Mercy-
hurst art department will open aiui
exhibit of their work Thursday.
The show, hosted by Cummings
Art Gallery, opens with a public
reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The j
show continues through Jan. 15.'
'The show will include photog-
raphy, sculpture, paintings and
mixed media works," said Gary
Cardot, director of the art gallery
'Music Man' in concertfat the Warner
By Heather C vitkovic
plays in history is coming to Erie's
version to celebrate the holiday
season ' > p Man, is the Rev. Tom
The Erie Philharmonic and the
Erie Playhouse will present the
"Music Man" for one performance
Maestro Peter Bay of the Erie
Philharmonic and David
Matthews, managing director of
the Erie Playhouse, are "pulling
and an assistant professor of art.
'The array of works presented by
the faculty promises to appeal to a
diverse audience.";.
The Cummings Art Gallery is
located in the Mary D* Angelo I
Performing Arts Center. It is open
Tuesday through Saturday from 2
to 5 p.m. and Thursday evening
from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission it free.
success, and the Music Man is
Erie's opportunity to meet the
same success. £
p? Matthews has cast some of the
best musical theater talents ever
seen at the Playhouse. In the lead
role of Harold Hill, the Music
McSweeney. McSweeney is now
the head of the renowned Christo-
pher Organization. McSweeney
will return to Erie for the "Music
Man." | | v
The music is what the show is all
about Cast members will sing the
songs made famous by the "Music t»

exciting new collection of songs Jm ^and, Rusted Root was officially— ^•Rusteiytooj^js jn stores n$ out al 1 the stops for (his one-time- Man," such as "76 Trombones ft

that is one'of their best albums to - formea They began performing^ Definitely check it out For Root* only event that promises to be the "Shipoopi" and "Gary, Indiana
around the Pittsburgh area, playing fans who were disappointed with high point of Erie's social and Ticket prices range from $19.75
date. #c£ artistic season," according to its to $100, and can be purchased at
"Rusted Root's" 12 tracks $ small clubs and many benefits. the last album, this latest album is
promoters. * the Erie Philharmonic box office a
include the energetic "Magenta In response to growing public & sure to send you on your way to Many major cities are now L 455-1375. For more information
Root heaven. producing conceit versions of | call the Warner Theatre, 811 State
classic musical s with great St. at 452-4857.

4801 Peach Street

866-6622 Celebrating Christmas at Mercyhurst
• fttt DcHffff • Open 7 &ajs a Week
By Heather Cvitkovic
We deliver great laste Merciad editor
i chamber orchestra will perform.
to your dorm Mercyhurst College and the
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts
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Center are celebrating the
WesAhdnwh-utwyyer/pci OC*«w
Christmas season with many
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special.musical and theatrical
events.
Bell Value! To date, there have been
several performances by famous
musicians in the PAC, and the
theater department recently
opened "The Miracle of Christ-
mas" with'a performance in
Christ the King Chapel. The play
and one can of soda
is a meditation of the Christmas
i Gospel* of St. Luke and features
singing by the D'Angelo Concert mas Sunday at 4 p.m. in Christ
Choir.
Several other performances of
"The Miracle of Christmas" are
scheduled throughout the holiday the direction of Rebecca
two cans of soda
season. There will be a perfor-
mance at St George Church,
5145 Peach, Friday at 7 p.m.,
Sunday at Holy Trinity Church,
Mdfoupsnutctttwy
2220 Reed, as part of the 11 a.m.
liturgy, and later that day at St
Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th, at
4:45 p.rri.#
For more information call
Michael Morris, visiting assistant
professor of theater/speech and
director of "The Miracle of
Christmas," at Ext 3056.
If you have missed some of the
opportunities on campus to
celebrate the Christmas season,
several chances for you to get
into the spirit of the season
remain, f
The PAC is celebrating the
Christmas season with a perfor-
mance of The Glory of Christ-
the King Chapel. The annual
conceit is presented by the
D* Angelo Concert Choir, under
Ryan.
The performance features
traditional Yuletide carols such
as "Hark the Herald" and "Silent
Night," as well as some classics,
which will be accompanied by an
organ, harps and strings. Solo-
ists, the choir and a small
The show closes with a perform
mance of the "Hallelujah
Chorus" front<Handers "Mes-
siah." ™
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5
for students and senior citizens.
To purchase, call the PAC Box
Office at 824-3000.
CM New Year's Day, the PAC^j
brings back to the stage for the
second time Vienna in Erie. The
show features the 55-member
D'Angelo Symphony Orchestra,
under the direction of Frank
Collura, playing the sounds of
the famous New Year's Day
Strauss Ball. The show starts at 3
p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and
$8 for students and seniors.
Tickets can be ordered through
the Box Office.
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OPINION
Editorial
The nature of getting larger
As of late, the primary gripe of
most Mercy hurst students has to
d o with some aspect o f the
parking situation o n campus.
Complaints, whether they stem g
from lack o f spaces to the cost of
permits or even lot locations, are,
in fact, numerous.
T h e question remains: are these
complaints valid?
W h e n faced with a ticket or
e v e n the infamous parking boot,
most students surely have their
answers to the question readily
available — Mercyhurst's
parking conditions are unfair.
But is this really the case?
Let us examine the issue.
Mercy hurst charges $ 2 5 for a
term pass or $75 for a yearly
pass. Other schools in the area,
such as Gannon University,
charge an astronomical $ 174 a
year to park in the ramp at Peach
and West Seventh streets. That is
nearly twice as much as
§i
Mercyhurst*s fi gure. * then again, nothing in life i s
Edi nboro UniVersify, however,
is a bit more reasonable. They
The breaking point — when you Ve crossed the line
Skedaddle
Barb T o m pko
I think w e all hit a breaking point
with the ones w e love. The
people w e enjoy being around
the most are usually the same
individuals w e argue with the
m o s t Perhaps it is their raw
patience which allow us to call
them our 'friends.** W e are all
veterans o f sociality.
Before attending college, each
one o f us formatted a comfort-
able routine. Our friends, family
and way o f life were standard-
ized. The second you threw your
luggage onto the cold, uninviting
dorm room floor, you forfeited
your previous security, and you
start to change. People convert
you, conditions modify you andtj
work overwhelms you.|j
Everyone c o m e s to college *
possessing a sliver o f selfishness.
Vainly, w e assume that w e are
easy to live with, as w e declare
ourselves the "salt o f the Earth."
Threaded between all o f this i s
your roommate. The person w e
worried about all summer has
now become the person w h o
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DECEMBER 10,1998
offer a flate rate o f $ 1 5 a year.
F The amount o f money it costs
to park at a larger university like
Ohio State could economically
subsidize a small country. For
instance, faculty (Ohio State
employs hundreds o f staff
members) must shell out $ 3 0 0 a£j
year to park. Fortunately, .-
students are cut a small break.
Upperclassmen pay $ 9 9 a year
for a pass. Freshmen are
restricted to remote campus lots,
and their passes cost $37 a year.
After they have parked in their
designated lots, (that is if they
found a space — parking is not
guaranteed) both upperclassmen
and freshmen must take buses
and often walk several more *
blocks to their classes.
Mercyhursf s campus, in its
entirety, is only a few blocks
wide.
;>
B ut is cost really the primary
issue? Most would answer no.
What seems to be at the heart
of every complaint is the simple
lack of available spaces on
deals with us the m o s t
-•: Even though tension may arise,
living in a dormitory or with
roommates in an apartment is
one o f the greatest learning
experiences of college. W e •* f
mutually straggle with our ups
and downs and "lake effect**
mood swings. From this, w e
learn to deal with other people —
to compromise, connive and \
cajole in order to live harmoni-
SSs^lral
campus. I d o not think that the
people w h o reside on upper
Briggs Avenue or the side streets
1
appreciate the number o f >
vehicles parked in front of their I
homes. Nor d o those students
w h o have purchased parking
passes appreciate the number of
illegally parked vehicles in the
lots. Reserving a parking space
has become such a commodity
that students have resorted to J
physically saving spaces with
kitchen chairs.
£ Regardless of whether or not
the students' complaints are
justified, something must be
done. That something, whether it
be informing students o f the
extended McAuley parking lot or
even building another lot or
garage, must unwillingly be left
to the administration. On the
other hand, students must realize
that more spaces will mean more
expensive parking passes, but*
ever free.
ously with one another.
Our roommates shape the way
we live. From playing loud
music, annoying die hell out o f .
us and assuming the role o f our
parents (through divine provi-
dence, of course), roommates are
die most important influence in
our emerging life. Indeed, they
are the ones who throw their
arms around our shoulders when
we miss home or are feeling
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QUESTION
"I think that members o f the
KKK have a right to speak their
minds only if they avoid ~
ignorance and rhetoric which *
could inspire violence. N o
matter what, the city of Erie
should not have had to pay for
thenflly." '2 fl
Tyler A d a m s i '
Sophomore, H R I M f
"It didn't bother me because I
feel that if you just leave them
alone they will not be able to
serve their purpose, and peace
will prevail." *<&
Quincy Jones
Junior, Elementary Education
I m not saying that I approve,
• t •
but everyone has a right to
speak their opinion as long as
their ideas are portrayed in a
peaceful manner. Sometimes
the KKK goes against that"
Brianna Hoover t
Sophomore, Criminal Justice
M right to speak, I do not support
I don't agree with what the
KKK has t o say, but they have a
right to speak their minds,
which is a shame.**'* .£ - i
Burt Mamula
Senior, Art Therapy
down, listen to us vent about our
moderately insane professor and
hold back our hair as w e vomit
We may become separated
through i rreconci lable di ffer-
ences and a lack of communica-
tion. Then, w e step back and
think, "Hey, I'm not perfect, and
neither is he/she." Maybe it
occurs to us on the day w e trudge
home after failing an exam. W e
toss our books on the less than
%
* *
•
The Merciads inquiring reporter
asked students haw they felt
about the recent KKK rally in
f
Erie.
-I think that the KKK rally was
crap. It cost the city of Erie at
least $50,000 and tied up 160
police officers. W e are all
paying for i t At least, the
members themselves should pay
for the costs o f the rally if they
are going tefispeak.'** * .*-*•'
Sam Newara
Sophomore, Criminal Justice
"I was shocked to learn that the
KKK is still so prominent in
American culture, but I was
really happy with the way
Me rcyhurs t positively reacted to
such a negative situation."
Jacquie Cramer
Sophomore, RIA P
"I think that the KKK is ridicu-
lous, and I don't agree with it at
all." f '
MlkePalano yr
Sophomore, Business Education
"While the KKK does have a
their views. ?Kfercyhurst's Unity
Rally was not only an enlighten *
ing counter to pie KKK rally, if!
was also intelligent" W
Christina Schlee
Senior, Social Work
plush carpet wishing that w e had
someone to talk to who semi-
understands why we chose to g o
to that party last night instead of
studying. 1
A11 of a sudden, those di ffer-
ences d o not seem so irreconcil-
able. ,:
Everyone snaps, but there is a
certain degree of unspoken
toleration among roommateswho
deserve respect and thanks. 1
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Thei mail bag
How about a little credit?
I am disappointed that there has
not been a greater effort to
recognize more of this year's
graduating seniors. There are so
many people with incredible
stories, who I am sure would like
recognition, while at the same
time inspire their fellow students.
Take for instance graduating
senior Brian Delaney. For Brian,
the four years he has spent at
Mercyhurst represent the longest
time he has stayed in one place.
Yean, growing up my family
moved around quite a bit, so it's
been nice to find a place that I
can call home, like Erie," said an
upbeat Brian.
T h i s is my fifth year here, and
I can't help but think about all
the lifelong friends I 've made in
the Mercyhurst community," he
said i demand everything of myself if I case of the United States,
Brian recently graduated with a
double major in marketing and
Spanish. "I feel confident that I
can step into any situation in the
business world and be successful
because of the quality of instruc-
tion and advisory guidance I I
received here at the college."
One of the highlights of his
college career was getting to
spend a summer in Spain.
"That' s another example of the
demanding regimen of the
school. Professor Alice Edwards
was inspiring, yet demanding, in
•ushine me tpjmproye Hjy^j^^^
panish.' 1 wa& prepared to tfcr*
immersed in that language when
I went overseas. I'm also grateful
to the language program for
giving me the opportunity to
learn some French, a language I
hope to use in the future, said
Brian. * *
When not in class, Brian can be
found at home and away football
games, midnight bowling and
coffee house performances.
Brian has also taken full
advantage of the many social
opportunities the campus has
offered. He is frequently spotted
in Garvey Park, willing to strike
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up a conversation with any
passers-by.
Brian also enjoys the Erie
nightlife. T v e lived in cities all
over the world, from Cleveland,'.!
to St Louis, to Barcelona, and jj
the Erie bar scene is second to
none!" Brian said.
Staying at Mercyhurst College of the Universal Declaiation of
for this past summer, Brian
worked at the cafeteria where he asserts that all peoples,have
was named "Employee of the
Month** two of the three months and it has been key in determin-
he worked there. Brian said it
was the many meals he enjoyed
at the cafeteria that inspired him
to strive for perfection while on
the job. % * ?
"My knowledge quality of
food service at Mercyhurst
meant that I knew I had to
were to meet their standards. I
appreciated the recognition, but
the feeling of being a part of that
team was my real reward,** he
said.
But Brian isn't leaving his
"home" yet He is now in his
second week of the Organized
Leadership Graduate Program.
"I feel a bit intimidated,** said a to aid from the .UN and the
humble Delaney.
"The adult students bring so
m uch charisma, andreal-life
experience to the classroom. 1
know, however that absorbing
their input writ only benefit m e _
in the long run," he added. V -jf% dependence on Chinese industry States*
After he completes graduate
school, Brian plans to stay in the human rights violations such as
area and work at a local business their invasion of Tibet, harass-
agency. In fact, he's already had
offers. ^ ment
"My goal in life is that I want
to make enough money to be
comfortable, and raise a family
in the Erie community. Ulti-
mately, one day I would love to
be able to give back to
Mercyhurst in return for what
M Free speech lisii'tf cheep
Mercyhurst has given me,** said.
Delaney.
Matthew Orysiek
Editor in Chief
News Editor
Sports Editor
Features Editor
A &EEditor
Senior Writer
Photography
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DECEMBER 12,1998 THEMERdAD PAGES
How far have we really come in 50 years?
country, though. Powerful
nations, such as Great Britain,
sovereignty is a slippery subject,
and one which the UN cannot *
Face of the Enemy who enacted strict laws against easily circumvent Nations want
the citizens of Northern \ to be able to determine their own
Irelandand India, where Hindu destinies, and they defend their
Bill rightists have continually hitmanrightsviolations by
Melville squabbled with India's Islamic branding the UN as an organiza-
minority, have a much easier tion that wants to meddle with
On Dec 10, the United Nations time avoiding responsibility for other nations* internal affairs.
celebrates the 50th anniversary humanrightsthan smaller However, meddling with
nations,. «& internal affairs is one thing, and
Routinely, human rights defending people who cannot
Human Rights. The document
violations in smaller nations, speak for themselves is some-
such as the massacres in Rwanda tning separate. If people cannot
certain unquestionable rights,
in 1994, and the recent brutality live above a certain standard,
used against studentriotersin | especially if their government
ing U.S. foreign policy since the prevents them from doing so,
Carter administration. 1 Z Indonesia, are the instances the:
But how effective has the UN has chosen to make an issue then those governments rave no
outoj. ' '*' right to complain when the UN 5
declaration been in preventing Tj chastises them for: human-rights
governments from abusing their When humanrightsviolations
violations. % • -
citizens? The sad truth is that the occur in nations who are mem-
declaration has generally been bers of the UN Security Council This problem cannot fall solely
ignored in, favor of protecting and the G8 (a group of the eight on the shoulders of the UN,
national sovereignty and, in the most powerful industrialized though. Countries need to ^
nations), other nations seem w scrutinize themselves and each
lucrative trade. * content to brush them off as other to insure therightsof
isolated incidents. citizens are protected. The
Countries often act against United States has a lengthy track
others on the issue of human Amnesty International, one of
the UN's watchdog organizations record of overlooking the human
rights, but such actions usually rights abuses of "friendly"?
occur only after the violations for humanrights,has vast lists of
have happened repeatedly. Two political prisoners in countries nations (China, Mexico, etc) and
recent examples of this are • around the world, many of which condemning those of Communist
Bosnia and Somalia, where are imprisoned in First World countries (just look at the United
witnessing suffering people led nations. Some, such as American States embargo against Cuba), q
Indian activist Leonard Peltier, The solution, however, is S
United States. ^ £> are even prisoners in the United simple: all nations, whether it toe
States. Great Britain or Guatemala, need
Because we are so sluggish in to be held to the same standard.
our response, instances when |? Wei 1, T ve just pointed out
several instances where powerful The people who drafted the
suffering people actually receive declaration are those who stand
help are rare. £• countries can find loopholes in.
the humanrightsissue, and how to benefit most by U.S.ine its
rhese days, United
* loopholes, and the UN mu.S.t
smaller nations are usually the attempt to end the. U.S.e of such
is seen as paramount to Chinese ones who must answer for poor ?
treatment of humans. How can loopholes, p*'
ir the UN does not hold all ?;
we make the Universal Declara-
tion of Human Rights a more nations to the same human rights
of Taiwan, and the way the standards, then the Universal
Chinese government controls its effective document? *|
When examining human rights, Declaration of Human Rights is
own citizens. ^ * not worth the paper it is printed
China is not the only guilty we must remember national
on. And that is a shame.
In my opinion, this is the most thinkers. '•
Many citizens in the Erie
importantrightAmerican citizen
Haver have, and it should be the most
safeguarded.
community made a considerable
statement by attending the Unity
John Stuart Mill, a British Rally held at Mercyhurst ; .
political theorist, believed E For four hours in Zurn Hall and
Kari
freedom of speech is of the the Mary D'Angelo Perfoming
Wells utmost importance in a society Arts Center, there were work-
because throu shops, speeches, entertainment,
Over the Thanksgiving break, I expression ai _ _ stressing the importance of unity.
did not have the opportunity to ideas the society comes closer to The best thing the city of Erie
go home to Maine, so I stayed in finding truth. By limiting any and its citizens could have done
Erie and relaxed for the week. .- speech, even the most horrid and if they objected to the message of
The local news during this time unpopular, society hinders this the Klan was to downplay its
was saturated with updates on process. Prohibiting anv speech news coverage and not attend the
the Ku Klux Klan rally that was can lead to a slippery slope of Klan rally. Mayor Joyce
Savocchio formally asked the
to occur on Nov. 28. Most of the further censoring speech and three television networks in Erie
coverage related to the city f. expression.
the Klan still exists in this not to cover the event but they all
ordinance pertaining to wearing rejected her plea. ,
masks, the blockading of certain country because they take The event should not have been
streets near the rally site and the advantage of the misfortunes ignored, but it should have been
alternative rally being held at endured by hardworking citizens.
They tell the downtrodden and addressed from a different '
Mercyhurst College. direction. Instead of covering the
As much as I despise the those who feel friendless that the
blame should fall on others such fact that the KKK was coming,,
messages the Klan stands for, as certain minority groups, . why they were coming should
they have everyrightto express have been the main issue.
this view (even if it is on the Erie people of certain faiths and Why would they have support
County Courthouse steps during homosexuals. They prey on those
who are slipping down the socio- in this community? What can be
the start of the holiday season). done to bring about more g>
The First Amendment protects economic ladder. M understanding and acceptance?
However, as free citizens we do
freedom of speech and of The sooner we discover the
expression to all citizens, even to not have to lirten to or accept the answers to these questions, the
those who express unoooular propaganda spouted by racist sooner we will live in a more
views. groups. We can be critical harmonious environment >
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Ready for the real world?

By Karl Repenning dinner, students will be in-
Rallyi Counters! KKK
By Carl Baniszewski i people were taught how to make
Staff writer £ structed on the proper discussion Merciad writer V origami peace cranes, the
topics to raise in a social Japanese art form of paper
Well upperclassmen, it is time to business setting, what to order to Mercyhurst College hosted the folding. There was a Unity
start thinking about your career.^ eat and when to order and what 3 "Unity in the Community" rally Fledge where people could mak<
You may be feeling a bit 5 type offlatwareto use. > to promote acceptance of a written commitment to
apprehensive about the process In other words, Weaver will I diversity within the Erie commu- continue the vision of the tally
of job hunting or the all too nity on Nov. 28. The rally, and to view acceptance off
help smooth out those rough
important interview. However, edges that are a result of maca- sponsored by Citizens A gainstf diversity as an ongoing process,
there are different routes seniors roni and cheese dinners eaten out Racism in Erie (CARE), was a not merely a one-day event.
can take in order to get the job of the pan in front of the televi-1family-friendly celebration of the More than 500 people signed the
they want> sion.5 | Erie community which brought pledge.
Whether someone happens to "The end result will be the together allied groups, congrega- There was a room of poster
have an "in" with the human educated Mercyhurst student tions and individuals to proclaim makers in which a 70-year-old
resources department, or, like the strength of Erie's diverse and a 5-year-old combined their
projecting a professional ** community. It was held in
most people about to enter into File Photo business image,* 9
DiCarlo said. creative talents, another room
Image consultant response to the Klu Klux Klan with players of board games that
the job market, must take a more The cost of the seminar is $5, rally held the same day at the
traditional route such as the Valerie Weaver and.includes the meal, served in I Erie County Courthouse. taught tolerance and benevo-
resume, interviews, negotiations Image Management Consultant the Grotto Dining Room** lence, and a room where instruc-
and the final offer. Before The event, attended by tors were imparting concepts of
Valerie Weaver as guest speaker. Reservations are requested. 1 approximately 600 people,
conflict resolution. * ]
entering the business world, Beverly DiCarlo, associate Sign-up sheets are located in the included music, crafts, and
potential employees also need to professor of business and 1 business division office located In the Mary D'Angelo Pen
know about proper etiquette and speeches by local leaders such as ing Arts Center, the musical
coordinator of the dinner/ * on the third floor of Preston Hail, Mayor Joyce Savocchio..
how to present themselves to group One World Tribe per-
seminar, said, "We chose and with Paula Wolper in Egan I In Cummings Art Gallery formed. I
possible employers. Valerie Weaver to speak because Hall Room 22. j jgg*
To help ease the transition
from college life to the business
world, the Mercyhurst Career
she is certified and does much of Seating is limited, to 60
the training for businesses in the students. Anyone is welcome to
area. We want our students to \ sign up, however, seniors will be
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little extra polish." Merciad editor
Hotel, Restaurant and Institu- The seminar will prepare Remember that you must dress October assured her a spot at
tional Management Department seniors to handle professional professionally. For more Worlds next year.
information, contact the Walker AIMercyhurst senior dietetics "Worlds are exciting because
are hosting a Business Etiquette social settings and interviews major, Marina George, won the
School of Business at Ext. 2337. they can be held anywhere in the
Dinner/Seminar Thursday, Jan. involving a meal. During the World Power Lifting competition world,** George said. %
20, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., with held late October in Orlando, George, an Erie native,

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Senior guard Jeff Woleben, from Mentor, Ohio, scored 14 points,
two assists and three rebounds in the Lakers' 65-64 loss to
Northwood University Dec. 3* Northwood hit a three point shot on
the buzzer to defeat the Lakers. •*
Against Lake Superior State University, Woleben was the Lakers'
top scorer with 20 points. He also had fourreboundsand four
assists in the 64-62 victory. •£'
W The Lakers have a 5-4 overall record, 1-1 in OLIAC play.*
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DECEMBER 10,1998
Improvement on thelice
Hockey! team
boasts 6-4
1
*
record
By David Leisering
Merciad writer
The Mercyhurst hockey team has
been playing well of late. S§
The Lakers have won four of
their last five games, including a
5-3 win over State University of|
New York at Oswego in the F
opening game of the Elmira
Tournament Nov. 28, and a 7-1
verdict over Eastern College
Athletic Conference West rival
Hobart College last Saturday at
the Ice Center.
"It was very important that we
start with a win in the ECAC
conference. Hopefully we can
continue to be successful so we
can be in position to host the
playoffs," senior forward Bob
A tkin said.
Mercyhurst has improved its
record to 6-4 overall and is 1-0
- in conference action. $ The consolation and champion-
J Against Oswego State, the
Lakers built a 4-1 lead after two tion trophy.
2i .± periods before the Great Lakers
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THEMEROAD
PAGE 7
scored twice with a three-and-a-
half minute span late in the third defenseman Mike Masse were
named to the All-Tournament
period to trim Mercy hurst's lead
to one. 1*3 ?\
But A tkin scored into an empty
t e a m , * •
Mercyhurst opened ECAC
West Division playfaypounding
$ L
net with just twelve seconds left
to clinch the win. Earlier goals ^
were scored by sophomore Eric
Hobart 7-1. Seven different 'j *
Lakers scored goals, including
Ellis (power play), junior Colin Ellis, Goulet, A tkin, freshman
Kirkey, freshman Louis Goulet Tom McMonagle, junior Paul
(shorthanded) and sophomore f Caluori, senior Kevin Rawlick
Mark Stamp. ; y? and senior Scott Ludeviks.¥
Junior Ashley Stevens picked -For their efforts, Goulet was
up the win in goal. j named ECAC West Player-of-the
Week and McMonagle was
named Rookie-of-the- Week.
Hopefully we can! "The season has been going
continue to be success- good so far. The incoming
ful so we can^be in freshman have made a huge . jj
impact on the season so far. Also
position to host the the upperclassmen have been
playoffs. t playing well. Our main goal this
season is to host and win the
Senior Bob Atkin ECACtitle,"Ludeviks said.
Mercyhurst head coach Rick
In Sunday afternoon's champi- Gotkin will be behind the bench
onship game, Mercyhurst and for his 295th and 296th games
Elmira played one of the most this weekend as the Lakers play
exciting games ever at the at the Hamilton College Tourna-
Murray Athletic Center. The ment in Clinton, N.Y.
game remained scoreless after Mercyhurst will play Cortland
three periods. Just 14 seconds
State in the tournament's opening
into overtime, Elmira freshman game Friday at 4 p.m.
Adam Godfrey tucked one
behind Stevens, sending the ship games will be held Saturday
Lakers home
with the consola- at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.
The game will be broadcast
* Stevens, Goulet and senior ? live on WMCE 88.5 FM. ?
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lAKER
SPORTS
Men's basketball
Freshman guard Richard Bradley bringing the ball forward for the
Lakers against Northwood University Dec. 3. The Lakers lost the
game 64-65. 1^*W
Women's basketball quieting critics
By Lynn Burns
Merciad writer ".
The Mercyhurst women's
basketball team has put a lot of
critics to sleep this season,
earning respect for their unex-
pected tough and skillful play. Maxim and sophomore Amy
M
A lot of teams underestimate
us, they think we won't give
them a game, but we're playing
tough and earning respect,
sophomore guard Jodie Maxim
said. * *
The Lady Lakers hosted
Northwood University ^ :H
Timberwol ves and Lake Superior 12 rebounds en route to her
State University Lakers Dec. 3
and 5, respectively, where they
looked to jump atop the Great
Women soccer players honored
Three members of the women's
soccer team have been named to
the Great Lakes Region's first
team while a fourth made the
region's second team squad.
Freshman goalkeeper Meghan
Frey, sophomore midfielder
Julieann Chiodo and junior
forward Theresa Roach were the
fi rst team selections.
Sophomore midfielder Jessica
Hance was the second team
choice.
Voting was conducted by the
National Soccer Coaches
DECEMBER 10.1998
t •*
rides
Jessica Russell t Merciad Photographer
t the victory against Lake Superior
Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference standings.
Against Northwood, their first
conference opponent, the women
used tough defense and tenacious
offense to outplay the
Timberwolves to a 64-55 victory.
Galla scored 17 and 16 points,
respectively, as the Lakers
cruised to their first conference
victory. Sophomore Meredith -
Koncsol and junior Regina Ely *•
both scored 11 points on the
right t_ •
Galla, who also pulled down
second double-double of the >
year, said "Every same we keep
getting better and better, we feel *
Association of America. *
"I was very surprised and
honored at the selection. The
team and I are already looking
forward to next year. Hopeful!
we can get some good recruits
and make it to the playoffs,"
Chiodo said. 3 L
Head coach John Melody sail
the players deserved the award
because they played well and
worked very hard all year. He
also expressed Chiodo's hopes
for next vear's season.
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weekend toller coaster
By Scott Koskoski State. The Lakers earned a 64-62 7.9 points off the bench.' Mercy-
Merciad writer verdict, f . ;» j i hurst senior Matt Thielker began
The free throws capped off a practicing with the team last
It was a wild three days for the nine-point performance by * Monday for the first time afterV
Mercy hurst men's basketball Crymes, who has stepped up this suffering a neck injury. Thielker
team. In the end most fans at the season to average 12 points per is expected to regain a spot in the
Athletic Center weren' t sure I game^as well as hitting 10 of 21 Laker starting five soon. i
whether they came to see a three pointers. i >| With Saturday's win, the
basketball game or the Emmy J Underclassmen continue to' Mercyhurst men climbed to 1 -1
Awards. play key roles for the injury- in GLIAC play and 5-2 overall
The Lakers entered the Great riddled Lakers\ FreshHman % after starting the 1998-99 season
Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic t Richard Bradley (6' 1 guard) 4-0.1-:
Conference portion of their leads Mercyhurst in scoring, Mercyhurst continues its
schedule in dramatic fashion last averaging 15.1 points per game. GLIAC schedule Saturday on the
weekend. In Thursday's game, Jamal Holley (6*4"; forward), a road against Saginaw Valley
Northwood University used two rookie from Boston, pumps in State University at 3 p.m.
half-court shots in the final seven
seconds to stun Mercyhurst 65-
64. ] J ;
A fter Northwood freshman
reserve Nicholas Davidson
nailed two 28-footers in the
game's final seven seconds to
beat Mercyhurst, Laker coach
Karl Fogel called the loss the j
most disappointing of his
coaching career.
The blue and green heard
Fogel * s wake-up call Saturday.
Laker senior point guard Jody
Crymes nailed two critical foul
shots in the final seconds to ice
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