VOL. 62 NO.

13 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA 16546 THURSDAY, JANUARY 19,1989

Keg Law
College required to give crime stats By Maria Kelly
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Merciad staff rM i l l rter
isn't as hard-line as it sounds. Nothing is
carved in stone,'' he said.' He went on to say College students "live to party" and
that he takes many factors into account, in- parties with kegs seem to be the main source
cluding past conduct and the degree of the of weekend entertainment, die Mercyhurst
problem. Keg Law enacted in the autumn of 1986.
Kennedy admitted that he had not sent out According to William Kennedy, Direc-
such a letter sooner because he "somehow tor of Student Services, the Keg Law pro-
thought that possibly the (Christmas) season hibits keg beer on the campus. This applies
would have a softening effect and make it a to all students— even those over the age of
kinder and gentler world." After a number of 21. It also prohibits large or noisy parties.
groans from those assembled, Kennedy said, Large parties are defined as one that cannot
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'Boy, was I wrong.' • | W be contained within a dwelling or one host-
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If someone is attacked and defends ing over 50 people. *|
himself or herself, what then?" Kennedy "If campus security are attracted to a
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asked, when questioned on the lack of a set party by its noise level and theyfindpeople
policy in dealing with fighting. I with open containers of beer, which usually
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There have been no reportedfightssince indicates a keg, they are fully entitled to
Dec. 14, as students went home for break one confiscate the tap," Kennedy said.
I. week later, so the letter sent to students has not Students are not only violating the cam-
been tested. « pus laws by drinking out of open containers
All of the acts of violence have involved in public they are also violating the state of
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES, E. William Kennedy, addresses College Senate. alcohol, and Kennedy reiterated the substance Pennsylvania liquor laws, according to
j Photo by Kevin McHugh of the keg law. (see sidebar) Kennedy.
At present, students in trouble for fighting Even though the state laws do not pro-
By Christopher J. Kovski If an institution fails to comply with this are handled through Student Services and hibit kegs, the college enforces their keg
Merciad Editor act, which went into effect on Nov. 1,1988, Housing. At one point, there was a judicial laws because, "Kegs give students an ex-
and it is subject tofinesof up to $ 10,000. panel involving students to determine the cuse to get drunk, and in certain cases, create
Kevin McHugh As of this time, Mercyhurst hasn't com- punishment for offenders of campus policy, a disturbance,* * Kennedy said. 1
Merciad staff reporter jK -ft plied with the Clery Act f. According to Ken- but Kennedy said that such a situation would Afirstviolation of the Keg Law results
nedy, die state's attitude is "don't call us, "hurt the confidentiality" of dealing with in a $25fineand confiscation of the tap. A
E. William Kennedy, director of Student we'll call you," and as long as the state feels students. v second violation results in a $100fineand
Services,) and Phyllis Aiello, director of that way, Mercyhurst isn't going to rush into Some of the students protested, asking J the loss of housing privileges for the rest of
Housing, met with the Mercyhurst College a report when it is appropriate for people to be given the year. If a student is uncooperative with
Senate on Jan. 10,1989, to discuss the effects Also, Aiello and Kennedy noted repeat- some responsibility, especially due to the security and there is enough evidence to
of the 1988 Clery Act on Mercyhurst College. edly that the police have yet to tell the school educational role of the institution. suggest that there is a keg on the premises
The Clery Act, also known as the College if the report is to be for the fiscal year or the Due to the surge in campus violence in (ie., people walking around with open con-
and University Security Information Act, is a calendar year. October and November, it was suggested that tainers) he or she could face a fine of $100.
response of the Pennsylvania House of Rep- This issue was raised by a number of coaches notify their athletes of the penalties "We have quite a few problems with
resentatives to the problem of students being students who were concerned with the conse- for fighting, as well as threaten to kick them students violating the law. Even though the
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unaware of campus crime. quences of increasedfightingon campus. No off of the team. Kennedy agreed that this was number of violations hasn't been great, it is
The Act requires all Pennsylvania institu- one has told students any set policy that a good idea. something we have to deal with on a regular
tions of higher learning to report annual crime applies if there is afight,and this group felt But it was also brought up that campus basis," Kennedy said.
statistics to the Pennsylvania State Police. there should be one. security has no police powers — they cannot Penn State Behrend has the same stipu-
These figures will then be published in an Kennedy stated that the reason there is no make arrests, and the most they can do is lations in their Keg Law as Mercyhurst and
annual report set policy on fighting because every situation report offenders. If they had police powers, for alcohol guidelines they follow the state
[5* It also requires these institutions to pub- is different In a letter sent out on Dec. 14, they would be obligated to give students laws. Gannon University does not allow
lish and distribute a report, which will be 1988, Kennedy notified students that anyone citations for underage drinking and for fight- alcohol on the campus even for those stu-
updated annually, containing crime statistics fighting would be suspended. ing. | dents of a legal drinking age.
for the most recent three-year period. There Yet at the meeting, he admitted that this
are also to be crime rates listed in the report,
based on the number of full-time students and
full-time employees. I H
This report is to be made available to any
person, on request, who applies to the institu-
Hospital situation not the same as 'Hurst 9

tion, as well as any new employee at the time

of employment It is also to be provided to all By Michelle Bush man, Bukowski said. "It costs money to do said. HH !&} I I
students and employees on an annual basis. Merciad staff editor these things because obviously you have to The * Hurst provides many community
In addition, every person who applies to pay people to do it," he added. services to Erie besides education. The col-
an educational institution, and anyone hired Until now the church community has been Erie asked St Vincent's and Hamot lege has afilmseries, the academic celebra-
by one, is to be given a copy of the campus largely tax-exempt, but the city's financial Medical Center to pay a user fee or else pay a tion, the July 4 celebration, the theater pro-
security policies and procedures. need brings Mercyhurst and St Vincent's real-estate tax, the Director of Finance John ductions, the D'Angelo music presentations,
status under question. * Maus said; the dance performances, and more, Bukowski
This report is to include the number of Nonprofit organizations such as colleges, The hospitals are expanding into other explained. "
students, the number of students living on- public schools, churches, parks, telephone businesses besides healthcare (for-profit Money is also providedformany students
campus, total number of employees, the of- companies, electric companies, hospitals, etc. ventures) and are offering services that com- who attend Mercyhurst "With the student
fice responsible for security on campus, a don't have to pay real-estate tax, according to pete with local businesses, Maus explained. jy we have, we award almost 2 million a
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description of the type and number of security the Director of Institutional Advancement, | " Some nonprofits are really making more year for aid," Maus said.
personnel, as well as their training, enforce- Gary Bukowski. money than they need be," Bukowski said. According to Bukowski, the college is
ment authority of security personnel, policy However, Erie needs money because of a *'• Mercyhurst has the same nonprofit status here to help and puts a lot back into die
on reporting criminal incidents to state and crumbling tax base—more people are moving as St Vincent's but the college is really in a community. "It isn't driven by profit but by
local police, and policies on reporting crimi- to the outskirts — yet the city provides more different situationv "Our mission and status
nal actions or other emergencies. services such as water, firemen and police- is to provide educational services," Maus see 'Taxes', pg.,1
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Habercam razes Madonna
By Brian DiPlacido
Merciad staff reporter
What can you say about a guy
who has a New Year's Resolution
"not to take any guff from any-
y?' J That's Keith Habercam, a
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man among men, and an uncanny
junior here at Mercy hurst
Why waste time with boring
background information?
Wouldn't you} rather know-that
Keith voted Republican in the Presi-
dential election and believes'that
George Bush has "a big time job to
kick in: the teeth?" Also Keith
refers to the stealth bomber as " the
half-million dollar Edsel that makes
the Sherman tank look good."
Moving away from politics and
into the entertainment realm. Keith
Chlamydia
spreads
By Tina Fielding
Merciad staff writer
January is sexually transmitted!
disease awareness month. Gone
well known, but Chlamydial
lie known disease that!
[rapidly spreading. J according to Harold George, direc-
Chlamydia causes an estimated
million infections per year, at i
st of about $1.5 million.
Chlamydia is caused by the
bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis
and is transmitted only through
sexual activity.
Most common among sexually
people under 20, Chlamydial
ften causes no symptoms. As
many cases are ignored ai
A diagnosed.
symptoms do occur, they i
Isimilar to those of many other sea 1
transmitted diseases: discharge
[burning of the penis in m<
discharge, unusual bleeding a
ibdominal pain in women.
ere are tests to diagnose C
lydia, but no vaccine has been
bund. Gonorrhea and Chlamydial
iften coexist, however and wil
loften be tested for simultaneously
Treatment of. Chlamydia in
m de taking either doxycycline
{tetracycline, and if Gonorrhea
|also present, antibiotics will also
described.
If, in women, the infection h
{spread and entered the uterus i
{fallopian tubes, hospitalization i
surgery may be necessary,
i men, Chlamydia can cause an
ion of the testicles, infertility
iter's Syndrome, which causes
rash, arthritis and an eye
Inanimation.
Both men and women can be-
ne sterile | if Chlamydia is noi
detected and treated. | 1
Many women with Chlamydia
{develop ' 'pelvic inflammatory
*
disease" (PID) which can cause
Iscarring or tubal pregnancy.
'Some danger signs of PID in-
le abdominal or back pain or
iderncss, fever, chills and aching.
Using condoms, limiting sexual
:tivity, and having regular check-
can help terminate this disease.
verbally razes Madonna, saying
"she can't act, she can't sing, she
can't even decide on a hair color."
However, he does think \ that
Madonna's "better half," Sean
Penn, in a televised bout with Mike
Tyson would be of interest On the
subject of television, Keith is ticked
at ABC for canceling "Sledgeham-
mer." And in the motion picture
business, Keith highly recommends
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The Naked Gun" or any of the
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Nightmare on Elm Street' * flicks.
Ever wonder what Keith thinks
of uptight Christians who are op-
posed to heavy metal groups such as
Guns-n-Roses? Well, he says,
"...(they) take! religion too seri-
ously." And speaking of serious,
Keith thinks that Mercyhurst will
have to do some serious improve-
Heating system
heats up students
By Holly Fulmer
Merciad staff reporter
An Energy Management Sys-
tem has recently been installed to
regulate the heat in McAuley Hall,
tor of maintenance.
Under this system, which was
approved by Dr.William P. Garvey,
president, and the Board of Direc-
tors, thermostats throughout the
building were replaced by sensors.
These computer-aided sensors
run the boiler, which is pre-set at 71
degrees, in all the rooms.
jt However, George says that
when the room does not call for
heat, fthe pipes expand from the
steam. Maintenance has changed all
the traps to help eliminate the bang-
ing it causes, he adds.
This system is checked daily,
and) as the weather changes, the
system is controlled * accordingly,
raising or lowering the temperature,
according to George.'' Electric heat
doesn't heat fast enough and it's
tougher to control," George says.
George realizes that the system
still needs to be fine tuned. "In any
T a x e x e m p t , fromPg.i
helping people," Bukowski said.
Of the 110,000 parcels of land in
Erie County, 3,608 parcels are tax-
exempt, according to Bukowski,
and these nonprofit organizations
are required tofilea 990 tax return.
The Laker Inn, Clippers Cove,
and cafeteria are for-profit ventures
of the college and they are set up
under a corporation that does pay
real-estate tax, Maus said.
Maus explained that he didn't
believe St Vincent's and Hamot
were set up like Mercyhurst "They
do not probably have their for-prof-
its under a corporation or they
wouldn't be having this problem,"
Maus said. I gether, not just the for-profits, but
In the future, Mercyhurst may
contribute more monev to Erie but
The Merciad JANUARY 19,1989
ment before it can be considered
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prestigious.
For instance, Keith believes that
the international flavor of the cam-
pus citizens would be greatly en-
hanced by bringing in some Russian
students. | As he put it, "Enough vm
Irishmen, bring in some $$mM
Commmies." Also, Keith states
that the college could improve
maintenance, discipline standards,
and also give more support to
WMCY.
In the future, Keith wants to find
a job in radio "somewhere liv-
able." Also, he is on the lookout for
possible mates. Those interested
may call 456-9088 to apply.
Keith's views may seem a little
extreme, but as he himself says,
* 'we're all entitled to our opinion.''
new system, there will be a few m
bugs,'' he says. j | KEITH HABERCAM ROCKS the 'Hurst through the WMCY
Residents in the hall complain station and through his different way of looking at things.
about the inconsistency of the heat-
ing and the nuisance it creates. Photo by Kevin McHugh
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It's never the same,'' one stu-
dent commented.
Other - students complained
about the noise. i
"One thing that upsets meis that The campaign for the Senior
you're not allowed to open the Class Project started on Tuesday,
January 10, with a meeting in Sul-
windows,'' said Tony Szabo, fresh-
man. I livan Kill. I
The seniors decided!to have
George says that opening win-
dows interferes with the thermostat artist John Reitinger, of Lead
setting. j
On the whole, however, George
Seniors I Lines
window
Studio,
for
make
Sullivan
a stained
Hall.
glass
The stained glass window will
is pleased with the system. Itisused
in three other buildings, Zurn Hall, construct feature
The
the crest
Project
of Mercyhurst
Committee is an-
Baldwin, and the Library, and all
have produced beneficial B results.
"Through this system, we are able
window ticipating
tion from
100
the
percent
class ^
participa-
of 1989 in
to control the heat and save money hopes of erecting this window and
at the same time," George says. beginning a new tradition at the
'Hurst I
In the future, George says he
would like to see more of these If anyone has questions about
the project, please contact Diane
systems installed. The next goal of
the maintenance department is Erzen at 825-3771 or James
studying Old Main and Egan for the O'Connor at 825-7701.
same system. He says that this study
will begin next month.
Kovski's Korner * frompg.4
that is up to the Board, Maus said. injury on another senous enough to need
"The more pressure that is put on require medical attention will be Only by opening the informa-
the local community because of cut- reported to the Erie Police. There tion up to public scrutiny can we
backs, the more they will go after the are times when the College should finally befreeof the innuendoes and
nonprofits to contribute money," act in loco parentis, and this is one rumors surrounding any event that
Maus added. of them. I can't think of any reason takes place on this campus. One
•i More suits will also be coming a parent would not want an attack person tells another, they tell a few
down on St Vincent's and Hamot reported. > dozen, and the news flows, continu-
by the school district, according to Not only that, but publicize the ing in its inaccuracy.
Bukowski. "This isn't the end," fact that someone beat up someone Even though the-state hasn't
Bukowski said "they'll be around
else. Make people realize it won't required Mercyhurst to come for-
for round two or three." 1 be tolerated. Don't make it difficult ward with these statistics yet, there
According to Maus, he said he for student reporters tofindout the is no reason for the College not to do
thinks Mercyhurst will help the facts, merely because you are con- so. Any reluctance calls question to
city'sfinancialneed. "We are all cerned with the school's image. the administration's motives. Now
part of the community and in time of Give out crime statistics and secu- is the time to show students and their
crises everyone seems to pull to- rity information to everyone, not parents that they made the right
just those who come forward and choice, and that they found a college
die nonprofits as well because it's request it Sometimes those that are willing to take a little heat once in a
our community," he said. too meek to ask are the ones that while to protect its students.
JANUARY 19,1989
By Andy Penhollow
Merciad staff reporter
• Violence on campus is an issue
that has met with growing concern
among Mercyhurst students and the
administration of the college.
Rumors of fighting, harassing,
bullying, and assaulting have been
traveling through the grapevine,
each story growing in severity as it
travels from person to person. , g
In interviews with Mr. E. Wil-
liam Kennedy on Jan. 10, and Col-
lege President Dr. William P. Gar-
vey on January 12th, several facets
of the problem were discussed, and
the causes of such violence were de-
termined.
Dr. Garvey feels that although
the number of incidents involving
violence has increased, violence has
not increased as a percentage of the
population of the college. "We
have more violence because we
have more students,'' Garvey said.
"We are still better off than other
schools in this region."
er, Garvey also added
^ ^ r olence is too much. He
would like to see aggression re-
duced to its lowest conceivable
level at Mercyhurst*
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explodes at Mercyhurst
Kennedy, Director of Student
Services, analyzed the situation. "I
know of no reported incident of
violence on campus that was not
alcohol related," Kennedy stated.
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'That's not to say that alcohol is the
whole problem, but we can not
ignore the fact that it is always pres-
ent when there is trouble," Ken-
nedy added.
Kennedy explained that many
of the incidents involve younger
students, particularly freshmen
boys. There are several explana-
tions for this. "Freshmen have the
least amount of experience with
alcohol. They are also very insecure
socially. This insecurity can make
them do irrational things when they
are under the influence," Kennedy
explained.
Kennedy also explained a con-
dition that he calls the "Bluejacket
Phenomenon." This refers to the
safety or security one feels when
they join a group of some sort
For example, a freshman named
John comes to Mercyhurst and is a
little insecure because he is away
from home for thefirsttime, and he
must make new friends.
John is very active, so he de-
cides to join the Laker Rugby team.
Yes? You are among the majority.
Procrastination occurs when
you think you have too much to do
or when you imagine something is
going to be too difficult or distaste-
ful, i A skier with the can'ts looks
The "can'ts" (I can't do all
that..) overwhelm us so that we do
nothing but procrastinate.
If you are like most college stu-
dents today, you feel increasingly
overwhelmed. In fact the Nuprin
f projects are made up of lots of small,
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John psychologically feels safe control his actions having had too
when when he is surrounded by much to drink, he injured an inno-
members of his team. • \ cent student and paid a heavy price.
Although he doesn* tknow them This example can be applied to
all that well, they serve as at substi- other places in society. The psycho-
tute for his family andfriendsback logical need to;group is present
home. This of course will change among all human beings.
after time. John will become good Student Services is making
friends with his teammates as he strides toward helping freshmen
gets to know them better. with this need. Kennedy spoke of
For the mean time, John and the intramural sports at McAuley Hall
other J.V. players are really secure, in which the residents of each wing
overconfident They get together at would be on a team together.
a party and get drunk. John and a They encourage each team to
couple other players leave the party purchase matching shirts to pro-
and proceed to walk across campus. mote team spirit This program not
On their way across campus they only promotes an activity for fresh-
see a student that John recognizes. men, but also gives the students the
He remembers the student as being security of being part of a team.
the kid who made some derogatory Garvey agrees with the theory
comments about the rugby team last of the "Blue Jacket Phenomenon." William Garvey
week. £ He feels, however, that the problem
In their drunkenness the three goes further than that "The stu- among college students.
boys decide to harass the student dents need a recreational place to let Next week's, article will exam-
Before they know it, punches are loose, without the confines of the ine the administrative policies deal-
thrown and all four boys end up in dorms and apartments," Garvey ing with violence and campus secu-
Kennedy's office. John and the described. - rity, including the controversial
others are suspended from school Although the use of the Mer- "Keg Law."
and thrown out of housing. cyhurst Student 'Union has in-
Now, John is not a violent per- creased, it seemed that Garvey was
son by nature, nor is he a known
troublemaker. But because of his
overconfidenceand his inability to
thinking more along the lines of an
outdoor facility. H Palmer
On that note Garvey expressed
his enthusiasm about the proposed
construction of an outdoor pavilion,
funded by Mercyhurst Student
re-elected
V{*1
Government Chris Mohr, MSG By Karen Sampson
President, has been working with Merciad staff reporter
the administration in an effort to
Pain Report, the first national study select an on-campus location for the
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Dr. David Palmer, Special As-
on pain in}America, documented pavilion. sistant to the President, the former
that more people 18-24 suffer from Their goal is to build the facility Academic Dean, and English
stress and pain than any older age somewhere on-campus where the teacher has been re-elected Presi-
group. ? * i S
noise from parties would least inter- dent of the Board of Directors of the
fere with the surrounding neighbor- Booker T. Washington Center.
down a steep, icy slope and is para- hood. Mohr said that the final Palmer served on the Board of Di-
lyzed. "I can't ski this," he thinks. construction site has been chosen. rectors for seven years and served as
The trick for the skier is to find The pavilion will be located in the
a "can do" —a first turn he can President for one year.
orchard behind the D'Angelo build- ; The Booker T. Washington
make. Once he successfully com- ing, adjacent to the pond.
pletes thefirstturn he can look to the Center is a social service organiza-
The pavilion will bring many tion started approximately 30 years!
next and the next VEach time he benefits to the campus. Students ago for poor blacks in urban areasj
successfully makes a turn he gains a will be permitted to gather there, according to Palmer. Said he: "If s
senseof accomplishment and builds
hold parties, or simply use it as a primarily was organized to provide
confidence in himself and his skiing place to study or picnic in the the black community with a voice,
warmer months. The school will
The solution for the can ts utilize the facility for guest lectur-
and also to satisfy some of the
needs." i
sounds pretty simple, and it is. Big ers. Today, the center aids all poor
through its numerous services and
4 Garvey sees the construction as
'do able" steps. a necessary improvement for week- programs. "It's for anyone— the
I developed the can'tsrightafter end activities. , "We've had too ir and indigent Allyouhaveto
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signing the contract for my first many noise complaints from neigh- do to quality is to be poor (and sick
book: 65,000 words. I couldn't get bors," Garvey said. The pavilion
if you come in for health services).
started. I kept putting it off, over- will help to alleviate that problem, Anyone in the neighborhood can go
whelmed by the size of the task, just because parties held there won't be
in to use the gym and other facili-
like I used to do in college when I ties," Palmer said. The center has!
heard out on Briggs Avenue.
had a big paper to write. v programs for health, education.!
| . ; Students like this idea because
Luckily I remembered my own they realize that although they must social, and recreation. The center!
advice: to look for a can do. I can still abide by campus regulations, also has medical and dental clinics, \
write the outline -did it I can write security won't bust a loud party, if a clinic for pregnant women, and!
bullets for each chapter -did it I it's held in the pavilion; even a tutoring service for children.
can write an introduction -did it
In addition to the pavilion, The center is currendy expand-
Ten months later the book was Garvey would like to see more rec- ing its programs for the homeless by I
finished. reational activities planned for the developing a program for the reno- v
Overcome procrastination by weekends, and a greater student vation of houses to be sold or rented!
to those in need. "We are develop- \
remembering to turn can'ts into can involvement in SAC sponsored
dos. Ask yourself,' 'What can I do functions. in g a program that is modeled after t
now?" And be sure that the direc- It is the general feeling that if a program in Pittsburgh whercj
tion you're moving in leads to your student participation increases, than
ultimate goal.
homes that need'renovation are
fixed up through the help of other
that alone will help to lessen the
Can do thinking and the positive occurrence of violence. That may
1
agencies*' Palmer said.
actions that* follow increase your seem like an abstract statement but
confidence and composure and most psychologists agree that bore- The Booker T. WashingtoL
maximize your effectiveness. dom is a leading cause of violence center is located in Erie on 18th St*
Prettv soon vou're on a roll. I HollandT
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College should reevaluate
heating system controls
Mc Auley Hall recently had a
new heating system installed. But
some of the residents have ex-
pressed dissatisfaction with- the
system. The reason? They are not
allowed to open their windows, for
one.
Why would this upset people in
winter? Obviously, their rooms are
too warm. If aroomis too warm in
January, there is something wrong.
In addition, the temperature
fluctuates, according to residents.
When they are paying over $2,500
to live in a dorm for the year, they
should at least be comfortable.
Last year, the system in Baldwin
(which is the same as McAuley's)
shut down in the beginning of Janu-
ary, when there was a wind chill of
17 below. The residents froze for
over 24 hours before the system was
fixed, ^f
What was the malfunction? A
burned outcoil—a relatively minor
problem. Yet Maintenance wasn't
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Patty Coneglio
Liz Richards
Alexa Potter
PatSteckman
notified until the morning after the
system shut off, and Connecto Elec-
tric wasn't notified until later that
day.
Why should there *be
bugs in a system that has
been installed in a num-
ber of buildings on \ the
Mercyhurst; campus, as
well as in the City of
Erie? < \\\
The reason the school has
changed over to this computerized
system for a number of buildings is
that it is supposed to save money.
Yet what good is saving money if
your tenants are unhappy?
Until the system was installed,
students could control their own
heat This allowed them to make
January 19,1989
Editor
Editorial Board
Sports Editor
Business Manager
Photo Editor
Circulation Manager
Photographer
their room the temperature they
liked. Evidently, though, such
convenience is expensive. The
College saved 30 percent by install-
ing a new system.
The question is, was the savings
due to the computer control, or due
to 'improvements in the heating
system itself?
If it were due to improvements
in the heating, then residents should
be allowed to control their own heat,
at least on the colder winter days.
The efficiency of the computer
control would have to be questioned
if the residents are complaining of
temperature fluctuation. But Ha-
rold George, director of Mainte-
nance, said that there are always
bugs in a new system.
Why should there be bugs in a
system that has been installed in a
number of buildings on the Mer-
cyhurst campus, as well as in the
city? The company should have it
right by now.
If this system is going to save the
College a great deal of money, why
isn't that savings being passed on to
the residents? ; - 4 ;j '
Baldwin residents complain that
their room temperaturesfluctuateas
well. Instead of running cooler at
night and warmer in the afternoon,
as is appropriate, it is cold in the
afternoon and roasting at night
The Baldwin system isn't new,
so why does it still have bugs? And
why is the College putting in a
system that hasn't been proven yet
for a residential setting, at least on
this camDus?
When making improvements to
save money, the cash savings has to
Kovski Korner
It's timefor action
•*»
and words
By Christopher J. Kovski
Merciad Editor
m In the College Senate meeting ol
Jan. 10,1988, Mercyhurst took a step
in the wrong direction in dealing with
students.
Although state I law requires all
colleges and universities to prepare
and distribute a report of crime statis-
^__ s we
r^** 3 ^ ^ security policies, two
representatives of the administration freely admitted that Mercyhurst
has not done so.
The reason for disobeying this law? "The state police have not told
us whether we should use the fiscal year, July 1 to June 30, or the
9
calendar year for submitting crime statistics.' f
At orientation, parents were told statistics—if they requested them.
They were given nothing in writing.
* When reporters ask for information on security matters -- especially
the action taken against offenders — they are given the bureaucratic
shuffle. They have to pull out every bit of information like they are
pulling teeth. Bud Dever, the head of campus security, has been willing
to give information, but he has nothing to do with the disciplinary end
of the situation. y .
What is the reason for such reluctance to give statistics? Does the
administration really feel the College will fare so poorly? Or is it simply;
that no one wants to do the work?
If it is a reluctance to take on the task, the administration should
realize that giving people the statistics will show that there is nothing to
hide. By openly presenting thefigures,the truth will come out
But if the failure to disseminate these statistics is based on a poor
showing by Mercyhurst in terms of crime rate, it is time for the truth to
come out Once a problem is recognized, then it can be tackled. Until
that point, it festers.
i One of the main problems with the violence and crime on the
Mercyhurstcampus is the notion of image. When there is a problem with
someone, they get written up, or they lose housing privileges. They are
not subject to criminal prosecution. Nor are people who file complaints
urged to go to the police. Instead, they are told how easy it is to let the
school handle the problem.
When they are told about this ease of handling, they are not told that
usually, the punishment will not fit the crime. Telling someone who
beats up someone else that they can't come back to school for a term is
like telling a kid that if he doesn't do his homework, he'll have to go to
bed five minutes early. There really isn't any deterrent No one wants
;
to disturb the sugary ideal of life at a Catholic college.
Give out crime statistics and security information
to eveiyone, not just those who request it. Some-
times those that are too meek to ask are the ones
V

Kerry Rimdzius be weighed against the loss of who need it most.

Steve Rush Cartoonists comfort In an ideal situation, the
Mara Sweterlitsch school could save money, and stu- But life here isn't idyllic. People have stresses, people
dents could be more comfortable. people love and lose. And, most of all, people disagree,
John Kupetz Faculty Adviser In this situation, we are faced disagree, they realize that the school policy isn't really
with less than an ideal. The College people whofight,and they decide to escalate beyond ai
is saving money, but not only are the words. That's when they exchange punches.
Reporters students not being -made more If they were to step across 38th Street and beat soma
comfortable - far from it - but they be arrested, tried, and fined - with a permanent mark 01
Amy Lynn Austin Maria Kelly aren't even getting any of the sav- Buthere, they would be told they couldn't comeback fori
Jill Chiccarino Theresa Kloecker ings. take terms off for a number of reasons, so that slight gK^^- •

Margaret Coffey Sara Linehan According to Gary Bukowski, career isn't going to raise eyebrows with future employers. I S O *
Bill Darling Brian Maiden the College isn't driven by profit If ;
| So what should we do? Should we sit back and let people beat each
Brian DiPlacido Kevin McHugh it is not, £t least give the students a other up, eventually getting us or one of our friends? Or, perhaps, doing
Una Fielding Jennifer Montani way to adjust their environment to more damage than a black eye and a few bruises? i
Holly Fulmer Andy PenhoUow make it more conducive to study- Obviously, weshouldn'tallowthistohappen. Whatcan wedoabout
BillHogan Robi Taylor ing. 1 3 it, though? We can urge the administration to develop and distribute a
Andrea Tipton After all, Mercyhurst College is written policy for security, as well as a report of crime statistics. f
an r educational institution, not a Wecan also refuse to accept the attitude of Mr. Kennedy, who asserts
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst landlord. Don't worry about mak- (hat a set policy in dealing with altercations is impossible, as every
College, Box 161,501 E. 38th St, Erie, PA 16546. Phone: 825- ing a lot of money off of the resi- situation is different i | - • * •? ,t
0376. Mfrtfrial for publication must be submitted by noon on the dence halls. There seems to be Okay, I can accept that But we can step above the individual case
dav before publication. ?'.' \ enough coming in. Instead, let the and set guidelines for handling it, not for assigning punishment Wecan
students be comfortable and a little set up a policy which establishes that, for instance, a person who inflicts
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed, happier with their educational expe-
but the writer's name can be withheld by request rience, -s, 1 see 'Korner', pg. 2
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Believe ft Pr Mrrt

Lonely!spirits wander Hurst Queen i sChapel

By Robi Taylor
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boy had been killed in a freak auto- A second seance produced the
Merciad staff reporter mobile accident She quickly re- same ghost But this time it was
turned theringto the chapel, but the much more aggressive and moved
Stories of ghosts, strange lights, story started that the ring was cursed toward the group which cleared the
and noises are a pan of life on all and that the chapel and tower were house. Except for one girl who
college campuses. Harvard has a haunted. # ? I wanted to see what would happen
phantom they call the * 'Screamer.* J I The administration removed the next .§£ I |
The University of Akron has ring some time ago placing it in a Strange noises stayed with the
"The Flaming Ghost of Buchtel sealed box somewhere in the chapel girl until she went to bed carrying a
Hall,'* who wanders the halls of to prevent the spread of stories crucifix with her as protection.
their rebuilt main office building. connected with it ^Sometimes Sometime during the night the ghost
Mercyhurst has a Jnumber of though, lights and strange sounds appeared at the foot of her bed and
spirits who come out late at night to are still found in the chapel, usually began moving toward her. When
roam the Queen's Chapel and the around 12:15 a.m. Stories are that she showed f the cross, the ghost
third floor of Egan Hall. Most of they are the spirit of the lonely nun would back away. A
these stories have little basis in his- searching for her lost love. Some- The cross broke in twofromthe
torical fact, but year after year they times too, the ring can still be found power that the spirit was showing
are told and retold. Some have actu- in front of the statue, but it also which .caused the ghost to move
ally become part of the college's disappears if {someone gets too toward the girl. But when the pieces
history. close. were put back together the ghost D o SPIRITS WANDER on the thirdfloor ofEgan Hall and thefloorsofOld
Mercy hurst's most famous leg- would back off again. Main, or are noises the result of a broken toilet? Photo by Kevin McHugh
end centers around die "Infant of The girl went to the Queen's
Prague statue which is placed at Chapel to get a priest to perform an
the right side of the alter in the $m •»
exorcism. The ghost followed her
chapel. and was seen by the priest who went ment for a haunting is that the per- pipes and toilets or ghosts and
As the story goes, there was a mm
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out to check. But the crucifix was son not be in their preferred final demons, the school administration
Mercyhurst girli who became en- W•
gone. It was found in a open closet resting place. This wouldfitin this is going to ignore the whole subject
gaged to her lover in the days just near one of the doors to the chapel. situation. But none of those who say that the
before World War II. But, before I The priest could not perform the
it
The stones are going ^to be*. ghosts don't exist will spend the
they could marry, the war broke out r
M m exorcism buthe did say amass to rid told...and to grow...as long as there night in the Queen's Chapel. Do
and her love was called to do his the girl of the spirit's harassment are students coining to study at you think maybe they're not as sure
duty and go off to war. Just before No one knows what happened to the Mercyhurst Whether the noises are as they think? W%
the war ended it was reported that mm m #

ghost, it may stilllbe around the

the young man had been killed in
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*
chapel...but who knows?
action. The room just to the left of the
m | When the girl heard the news, i <J:<
chapel alter is the burial crypt for the
she swore that die would never love O'Neil family. Although the four
another man as long as she lived. It crypts are empty, there is a strange
was shortly after that she entered the feeling when visitors walk into the
Sisters of Mercy order atr Mer- vault area. Loud noises and cold
cyhurst Just before she was to take winds are there to greet anyone who
her final vows, she placed her ruby steps into the glass room.
engagement ring on thefingerof the The members of the O'Neil
"Infant of Prague" statue. Accord- family, including two Sisters of SENIOR RECRUITERS
ing to some, she also placed her Is THIS STATUE cursed? MATH CLINIC ^ ^
One Sister, who is still at Mer- Mercy, are buried in France and in The following recruiters will be I Do you'need help with your
fiance's watch in front of the statue. the Titusville area. But one require- on campus to interview interested math? Do you need to review for a
But it was never found. cyhurst, has heard the noises com-
A few years lata*, a letter came ingfromthe fourth floor apartment students. Students interested in math test? Why not come to the
for the young Sister. It was from the She blames them on a broken toilet FILM FOR DISCUSSION interviewing with any of these re- Math Walk-in Clinic on Tuesdays
man that she had loved and had on the third floor. "But," she is On ?Weds., Jan.25, the film cruiters should come to the Career and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30
mourned for so long. He had been quick to add, 5 'have you ever heard Wedding in Galilee, a story of the Services Office, Main 204, to sign p.m. in Main 207 for some assis-
taken prisoner and just been re- of a ghost going to the bathroom?'' wedding of a Palestinian couple and up for an appointment i tance? See your math professor
leased. The letter also said that he J Igor Stalsky tells a story that life in Palestine, will be shown in Graylyn Conference Center now, or just walk in. i
was coming home to see her. But, happened to some of his students Zurn? Hall. The discussion will for HRIM majors, permanent and *
the Sister, who still loved the man, back in 1965. Although he did not begin at 7:50 p.m. and the film will Co-op positions. Hyatt Hotel NY CITY TRIP §
had given her life to God. This news see the events, he did see the effects begin at 8 p.m. There is no admis- Corp. for HRIM majors, Corporate J The theater department and di-
caused her to suffer a complete on his students. sion for Mercyhurst students, fac- management trainee. National lector Paul Iddings are offering a
nervous breakdown, and she was One night about half his stu- ulty, administration, or staff. City Bank of Cleveland for Acct, three-credit course titled Introduc-
finally isolated to the apartment on dents were missingfromclass. Half e s M, Mkt, BADM, Fin., Intl. Bus. tkra to Professional Theater. The
way through the class, said Stalsky, SAC EVENTS FOR THE WEEK majors, Manager trainees. 1 class will include a trip to New York
the fourth floor of Old Main. Fri., Jan.20 l
the missing students showed up and City, where the students will enjoy
9
they "looked like hell.' They had Comedy team, Electric Zoot, FOOTBALL RAFFLE I nine Broadway shows, comedy
Although she never saw will be in the Clipper's Cove at 8
young man again, she spent endless been playing with a OUIJA board The football team will be raf- clubs, and walking tours. The van
hours staring at theringthat she had and had gotten more than a surprise. p.m. fling dinner for two at the Oak will be leaving Feb. 23 and return-
• Sun.,Jan.22 Room restaurant for the night of the ing Mar- 2. If you are interested
placed on the statue. I Vans to Millcreek Mall. Vans formal, Fri., Jan. 27. Tickets are $1. please contact Paul Iddings ASAP
In the early 1950'stshe was The family |who owned the
will depart from Baldwin Hall at 1 at 825-0253 or 825-0255.
found in! her apartment...dead. house where the seance had taken p.m. J SENIOR MAKE-UP PHOTOS |
Rumors were that she had hanged place had a picture painted by Sister Senior make-up pictures, as CAN COLLECTION!
Angelica of Mercyhurst College Jan.16-Jan.24
herself because of the young man Tickets on sale for the Winter well as faculty and administration The women *s soccer team needs
that she loved and lost hanging on their living room wall. Formal to be held on Fri., Jan.27 at make-ups, will be done in the Stu- help. In order to buy new uniforms,
Some Sisters have said that The painting was a portrait of a Raymond's Banquet Room. Tick- dent Union on Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to warm-ups, and to help subsidize
they've heard noises and!sighs lovely young girlf ets available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in 4:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets are avail- traveling costs, the team is staging
coming from the apartment for a During the seance the spirit of the Student Union. Advanced ticket able at the Union desk. Please note
i m** • • .an aluminum can collection. If you
time after the death. It has also been the girl in the painting appeared by sale only. $8 per person. Free trans- that anyone who had their picturei^e interested in donating, the team
acurtain at theback of theroom.
reported that a strange nun has been looked the same as the painting, She portation to and from dance. taken at another studio will not be jwill e v e n p i c k u p ^ c a n s ^ y o u r
seen before the statue, kneeling as if Please note that Win, Lose, or able to bring in a proof for ttejhome. So get in touch with Andy
except for having
in prayer. But,she always disap- When the students looked at thefiery red eyes. Draw scheduled for Sat, Jan. 21 in yearbook unless it is3 1/2 by23/4 R o l h ta ^ A a ^ i ^ 0 f f i c c ^
peared before anyone could get loo picture, it too had the red eyes. the Union will be rescheduled for a inches. If you do not have a proper extension 240, and start saving the
close. The only trace that she was later date. sized proof, have your picture taken cm$
The ghost told them
there would be a sweet smell that and when she had died. AH the info her name so it will be in the yearbook. Sitting
would remain after she had left fee is $5.30.
One time a senior borrowed the checked out in the newspaper. A continued on pg. 6
ring to wear as a surprise for her check with Erie Cem^ery said the
her grave was empty..
boyfriend. While she was wearing never been delivered for burial. Jier body had
the ring, she was notified that the
PAGE 6 The Merciad JANUARY 19,1989

Cheap Trick rocked Erie Twins rival Rainman

By Matthew J. Clark The night continued with more three of their Erie performances and Vincent is a womanizing, conniv-
Merciad concert review of the same from the Chicago rock- I've never seen them this flawless. Robi Taylor ing, thieving little jerk that only a
ers-a lot of good, classic tunes from Bun E. Carlos was great, as Merciad staff writer mother could love. | i
On Jan. 12, Erie was visited by a band that's certainly made its mark usual, on the drums. Once again, the He has the look and attitude that
one of rock and roll's most inven- in the annals of American rock his- talented Carlos made it seem as if he 'Every year a strange thing hap- makes him believable as the low-
tive groups - Cheap Trick. tory. \ '? weren't even trying while he pens in the movies. Two movies are lifes that he has become famous for.
Playing before a less-than-half amazed the audience with a series of released at the same time by two Starting with Louie De Palma in
capacity Erie Civic Cento* crowd, Songs such as, "Dream Po- complicated rolls and kicks. different studios with the same basic Taxi, De Vito as perfected his char-
Cheap Trick and opening band lice," "If You Want My Love," Tom Peterson, who had left the plot Last year it was Vice Versa acter to almost an art form.
House of Lords put on a great show. "Ain't That A Shame,"*and "I band for a five-year period from and Like Father, Like Son, this
These guys performed as if the place Know What I Want," permeated 1982-1987, has found new life with year it is Rain Man and the slightly Twins must have been written
were packed - and it should have through the audience. Cheap Trick his old band. His bass work was olderfilmTwins. I especially for him...it really brings
been. I did not ignore its recent success, imaginative and attimespioneering Because these two movies are so out his worst 1
House of Lords warmed every- much alike it is next to impossible to jl Director Ivan|Reitman (Wall
one up with several songs off their write a review without some com- Street) made the right r decision
first and only self-tided album. parison being made. Both have the when he combined the two stars of
Former Angel keyboardist Greg same story of long lost brothers this movie. The differences > be-
Giuffria and company rocked the finding each other after years of tween the two are so great that the
house for some 40 minutes. Drum- separation. The big difference is thought of them being brothers is
mer Ken Mary put on a spectacular that Twins is a very funny movie ludicrous, but they work so well
display of musicianship, at times while Rain Man has a serious tone together that the idea works. There
tossing his stick some 15-20 feet in to it gH was one mistake that affected the
the air and catching it one-handed Arnold Schwarzenegger plays movie but not in a major way, it was
while maintaining a complex beat I Julius, the intellectual one of the just a little annoying. They kept
see a lot of concerts and Mary is by brothers. Because he was raised on repeating the same one-liner about
far the best live drummer I've seen a tropical island with a team j of how much Julius and Vincent
in overfiveyears. scientists, he became a master of looked alike. C'mon guys, ten times
science, philosophy, and the lan- is more than any person can endure
•If you haven't heard of these H O U S E O F LORDS openedfor Cheap Trick at Civic Center. guage arts. The one thing Julius was any joke. T
guys yet, you will. And if you like however. The rendered five num- ventive. His bass sol never taught was how to act around De Vito and Schwarzenegger]
rock that's not too heavy, but not bers from their "Lap of Luxury" remember. women. This makes him what have been the Hollywood dream
radio then you should treat yourself LP - "Let Go," and "Never Had A bin Zander's vocals Danny DeVito called "the first six- team for years. They were already to
to the House of Lord's new album. Lot To Lose" were the firstjtwo incredibly sharp, hitting the highest be signed to a police movie called)
foot, seven-inch virgin."
Now it was Cheap Trick's turn songs offered that nigh t Then came of high'sand the low's with ease. It Schwarzenegger set quite a few Partners when Reitman stole them
as the lights went out to begin their the hits. was Zander's performance, more
first Erte* appearance since they ™* "Ghost Towf!" gonhe crowd thaff anyone*s, which set the tdne personal movie firsts in Twins. This away for Twins. That had to be the]
is the firSt comedy role that he has best decision that they both could
opened for REO Speedwagon on going and the lighters lit once again. for the entire band. |g£ ever had. He should stick with have made. \
June 16, 1986 and their first as a A little later, with Tom Peterson As for Neilson, his execution is Rain Man is facing strong
comedy, it seemed to come very
headliner since July 5, 1982 at the bringing out his long, white bass always great Once again, a well- natural to him. Maybe the lessons competition from Twins for the
infamous Erie County Fieldhouse. and Robin Zander dressed in rhine- timed, blistering display. Neilson national number one spot Usually!
from Milton Berle helped,
They began with one of their stones, the crowd knew it was time even surprised the crowd by break- for sure they put him one step above the difference is a little less than $1
most powerful songs, "Just Got for the remake of the classic Elvis ing into a blues- sty le solo. That little Stallone. He also lost his screen million. These two fantastic movies
Back" and then immediately broke smash, "Don't Be Cruel." trick astonished everyone and virginity with his first screen;kiss are going to be close for as long as
into a fabulous rendition of their The last of the new songs was, of brought some of the older Cheap and hisfirstlove scene. their both showing somewhere.
popular, "California Man" from course, "The Flame," Cheap Trick fans to their feet With a movie like Twins fori
When the egg split to create
1978. ' ^ Trick's number one mega-hit from It was a great conceit that was Julius and Vincent the split was not everybody to enjoy 1989 looks like
After thefirsttwo songs, it was the summer of 1988. The blistering missed by some 4,000 or more who exactly equal. Julius got the genes it is going to be the best movie year]
clear that this was going to be a good rendition brought the house down. that made him smart, strong, and in history. Make sure you put it on
night for older Cheap Trick fans. Of course, they closed with their chose not to take advantage of it honest, while Vincent got the your list of movies to see, it's well
Lead*guitarist Rick Neilson even usuals - "Auf Wiedersehen" and House of Lords'*are establishing scraps. » worth it
told the crowd, "We're going to be "Good Night"; themselves as a good live act while Danny De Vito plays his typical My Rating: 95/100
playing some old songs tonight,'' to .This was, by far, the most im- Cheap Trick just showed us'that character in this movie. His role of Adult Situations >
which the crowd responded with pressive live performance I've seen even after 11 years, they still have it
shaking fists and flaming lighters. Cheap Trick deliver. I've been to all all.

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Shortstop:

'Hurst women having

big year in sports
By Matthew J. Clark
Merciad Sports Editor

i The Mercyhurst women's basket-

'$&&»*&.
ball team is off to its best start ever and
it's no accident At 10-3, head coach
Luke Ruppel has instilled in his play-
ers a winning attitude - something
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which the team hasn't had in recent
memory.
Of course a coach has to have the
RCYHURST, C NSTAN
^ f ^ ? ™ ° is guarded closely by a Pace University defender. Constantino ^ ^ ^ horses to build a winning team, and
his teammates shook loose long enough to post a 69-66 Photo by Kevin McHugh. Ruppel has spent the past few years getting the quality players that can
turn a team around. • ) 7
Two years ago, Lisa Maxson joined the team. Her high-scoring
talents have helped the Lakers tofindthe winning edge. Others such as
junior transfer Nancy DiLallo and freshman Cheryl Tomczak.
Swim team claims first win If the Lady Lakers continue their winning ways, they could win the
Mideast Conference. They currently have only one loss. It's refresh-
ing to see the women's basketball team putting all those "W's" on the
from Mercyhurst sports services Hessel, John Kaliszak and John Ritz 50 yardfreesyleand Ritz took the charts. i > -j
claimed wins/ 200 yard I.M. race. Ritz also teamed Has anyone noticed what a great year this has been for women's
Coach Bill Daisley's men's and For the * Hurst' women, five up with Kaliszak, Herr and Hessel in sports here on the hill? The women's soccer team went to the final four,!
women's swimming teams earned claimed a trio of wins. Roberta winning the 200 yard relay in the women's tennis team had it's best season ever and left many of its
tneir initial wins of the season when Brannick, Colleen Grant, Tina Ka- 1:36.79. I opponents in the dust And now the women's basketball team is off to
each defeated Bethany College on liszak, Kathy Nicholson and Tina a 10-3 start £ -
Saturday. * Rush. Both teams are now 1-4 for
The Mercyhurst men scored an the season. For the women, Brannick, won There are some great things to be said about the coaching job that
88-70 while the women recorded a ^Haltimer took the. 1000 yard the 1000 yardfreestyle,Grant won head men's basketball coach Dr. Barry Copeland and staff have done
93-77 triumph, ft" * * freestyle with a time of 12:05.49. the 200 yard freestyle, Nicholson this season. i i Q
I|Six different men scored triple Herr won the 200 yard freestyle won the SO yard freestyle and Ka- They have been hampered with personnel problems all season long
victories for Mercyhurst Mike with a clocking of 2:02.07. Ka- liszak won the 100 yard backstroke. and are still playing close to .500 ball. By now, everyone knows that
Gage, Chris Haltiner, Dan Herr, Ian liszak and Hessel placed 1-2 in the Phalon Bass and Patrick Odhiambo have been sidelined because of
academic difficulties. . 1
Last week, top-scoring senior Vinnie DiMella was dismissed from
the team as a disciplinary measure for attending a friend's wedding
Lakers take PSU hockey tournament instead of a game.
Even with all these woes, Copeland and company have the team
playing to the best of their ability and they're making games interesting.
I think it's safe to say that nobody who plays the Lakers this season
By Sara Linehan two which enabled them to win the goal and three assists. will be looking ahead to their next game. If the do get caught looking
Merciad sports writer Penn State Hockey Invitational. In the | championship game, ahead, it's most likely that the Lakers will upset them.
; The Lakers outdueled Canton 7- Mercyhurst beat host Penn State 9-
Laker j hockey team 4 with a hat trickfromScott Burfoot 2 to take the title. Rick Gignac and As for the DiMella dismissal, obviously I don't know the entire
t's record to 9-12 by and 34 saves from Gary Bowles in Keen had two goals apiece and story. I would say, however, that I can see both sides of the coin. If I
r straight, including th goal. Freshman Mick Keen had one Gignac also'added three assists were in DiMella's shoes, I'd probably do the same thing. Watching one
while B urf oot had four assists as the of your goodfriendsget married is something that happens once-in-a-
R E SERVE! OFFICERS' -TRAINING] COR PS Lakers cruised to victory. lifetime (hopefully). If DiMella asked ahead of time, I really can't see
what's so terrible about wanting to see afriendmake and seal one of the
« % & & & & & .
In earlier action, after nearly biggest commitments he or she is to ever make.
four weeks awayfromcompetition, | On the other hand, (there's always another hand) I can see
the Lakers skated to a 6-3 victory I Copeland's point He's trying to build a winning basketball program
over the Bonnies of St Bonaven- and an athlete should be committed to his team. Plus, Copeland
ture. M BT apparendy gave DiMella a clear response as to how he would handle the
situation if DiMella didn't showforthe game. He would be dismissed,
A pair of goals within a j which is exactly what happened.
seconds opened the doo But professional athletes are granted pardons from games all the
rd period for the Lakers time. Wayne Gretzky, whose salary would be a challenge for most cheap
calculators, has missed hockey games because of family events. Of
course, many times there are deaths in the families of these professional
Leading 4-2, the 'Hurst's Mick athletes which require their absence. But that shouldn't matter.
YOUR UNCLE WANTS Keen netted a short-handed goal Aren't we saying that death is more important than marriage,
with 1:09 left in the final frame. (regardless of whether or not you view them as one in the same)? But
TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. BUT ONLY Twenty-five seconds later, Seth seriously, I think DiMella's absence shouldn't leave him high mid dry
IF YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH. Greenburg put the game away when for the rest of his senior year. Of course, that'sjust one man's opinion.
Army ROTC scholarships pay tuition he beat out the Bonnie's goalie for But I must say, beingfroma family that views such things as weddings
and provide an allowance for fees and Mercyhurst's final score. and family events of equal magnitude as almost sacred, I'm leaning
textbooks. Find out if you qualify.j toward being on DiMella's side a bit on-this one. Perhaps more
understanding between both parties would have helped.
The win gave the Lakers a two-
game win streak and improves their The hockey team is on a roll of late, winning a hockey tournament
record to 7-12. The ECAC West and placing three team members on the all-tournament team. Freshman
contest, moved the 'Hurst's confer-
ARMY ROTC ence mark to 3-9, while St Bonav-
Scott Burfoot was named the Most Valuable Player for the tourney and
sophomores Gary Bowles and Rick Gignac were also named. In goal,
THE SMARTEST COLLEGE enture fell to 2-10 and 2-8 in the Bowles recorded 34 saves in the Canton game alone. Gignac netted two
r
COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. ECAC| goals in die championship game to help the Lakers past host Penn StaM.
J3 The Lakers are off until they 9-2. * * I 1 1
C a l l CPT J i m D a l t o n a t 8 7 1 - 7 6 7 3 or host Fredonia at * the Erie Civic They may play on ice, but the Lakers are very hotrightnow.
inquire Center on Jan. 29. ^ W B B I
PAGE 8 The Merciad JANUARY 19,1989

L a k e r winning streak ends I Lady Lakers continue

With tough loss to Adelphi || i n n i n g w a y s , expect
challenge for title
By Kevin McHugh
Merciad Staff Reporter the team's fine defensive effc
By Bill Darling Mercy hurst is currently ranked 1
Merciad sports reporter
The Laker's victory over Edin- in the country with a defensive field
boroonJan.il left the Lakers with The Lady Lakers have come out goal average of under 37 percent per
a three home game winning streak strong since the Christmas break game which has helped the Lak<
thatwas ended on Friday night by an winning two out of three and im- win many games on the road.
v
athletic Adelphi team. proving their record to 10-3,2-1 in Junior forward Lisa Maxsoi
Despite a Laker halftime edge of the conference. Victories over Lake continues to play well averagin
28-27, Adelphi's fast breaks and Erie College and?Queens College close to 22 points a game. She
easy baskets left the 'Hurst with a have the * Hurst on a new two game also become a force under the
58-62 loss. I i \ I S winning streak. boards as she collected 15 re-
Adelphi concentrated on an The question «is how a team bounds against Queens College
inside game. Penetrating inside which hasn't had a winning season Sunday. I
passes, a good free throw average in seven years continues to do so Hie 6-1 Erie native is connect-
and some blistering fast breaks were well. "The biggest change is our ing for over 47 percent of her shots
the key to Adelphi's victory. " attitude which is that we think it will from thefieldand although she is
The teams were level at 56-56 take a very big effort by our oppo- only in her junior year, she has
with 1:41 to go. It was then that nents for them to beat us. Before, we already become the second leading
Adelphi saw it fit to pop a three thought we would have to have a scorer in Mercy hurst women's
pointer. very good effort to avoid losing." basketball history surpassing Kelly
They made only two three point Coach Ruppel continues to Murphy's 1,027 total Maxson has
goal attempts in the entire game, also accumulated 520 rebounds for
theirfinalattempt dropped giving emphasize the great team effort put
together by his new players and the her career.
Adelphi the lead. * incredible success the girls have had The key for the Mercyhurst
Adelphi scored three more playing on the road. *? offense has not just been Lisa
points from the free throw line and Maxson but the production from
A big jjreason for the-Lakers'
the Laker's Rich Lipscomb shot a winning ways can be attributed to the the other players, more specifically
two pointer to finish the scoring for play by junior transfer Nancy Di- p Dilallo and Tomczak."
thenigh^^^ ^^ Lallo and freshman *" Cheryl Coach Ruppel explains, •'bur
Top scorers for the Lakers were Tomczak. DiLallo is averaging perimeter shooting has been fan-
Eric Franos with 18 and Chris nearly 16 points per game while tastic thus far. It has opened up our
Mindacfcand Dave Constantino Tomczak contributes 13.3 per out- opponents' defense. Teams used to
who both hit 12. Constantino was ing. U I f vjjp I pack in the middle to stop Lisa, but
not shooting with his usual three- These two can really tear it up now they to honor our weapons
point accuracy making only two of from I three point range as the from outside.".^ * 3 I
eight attempts. backcourtjj tandem have made 70 I It appears that Coach Ruppel's
44
Wej had an emotional let CHRIS MINDACH (LEFT) creating space for himself as he lays thethree-pointers in just 13 games. team is possibly on its way to its
down, there's no excuse, we should DiLallo's 36 long-range shots rank best season ever. The coming
have been prepared. It's a game we ball off the backboard for two points in the recent victory aver Cheyney.
her fifth in the i nation while together of new^players with the
should have won," said freshman ft 'Photo by Kevin McHugh
Tomczak's 34 put her seventh. veterans has been a shear master-
Constantino. Tomczak, who is a local product, has piece. %
Eric Franos, who has been play- DiMella went to a friends wed- optimistic outlook on the team de-
ding instead of the Laker game spite! the dismissal of the former been a real boost for coach Ruppel's With games coming up against
ing consistently well throughout the against Philadelphia Textile de- squad. "Cheryl's consistendy has Slippery Rock Saturday, and a new
season, was named last week as the spite a warning from coach Dr. Laker's top scorer.
a surprise for us. She hasn't homestand starting Tuesday facing
Conference Player of the Week. "Since Vinnie has gone other University of Buffalo, Laker fans
Barry Copeland that he would be guys have had a chance to prove played lite a freshman," com-
The reason for Vinnie DiMella's dropped if he did so. v mented the third year coach. will be expecting more magic from
dismissal from the team was re- themselves." the Lady Lakers who have made
Constantino, however, has an Another surprise for Ruppel is
leased by the college last week. believers out of the doubters, i

Men's Basketballl(7-7) Ice Hockey (9-12)

J Edinboro 86-74 W - Canton 7-4
L-Adelphi 62-58 W - Penn State 9-2
Women's Basketball (10-3) Swimming (1-4)
W - Lake Erie College 94-64 def. Bethany
- Queen's College 66-59

GOOD LUCK
LAKERS !

RICH LIPSCOMB (4)worldnghardtotryandcreateanopening intheAdelphidefense. Photo by Kevin McHugh