Financial Aid Cuts Not As Drastic As Anticipated

by Donna Peterson
Financial aid cuts for the
1981-82 school year will not affect
Mercyhurst students as
drastically as originally thought,
according to Barry Zembower,
director of financial aid.
In an April 6 update from the
National Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators,; a
lobby group in Washington, Zem-
bower learned the tentative
status of financial aid programs.
Basic Education Opportunity
Grant (BEOG) is not expected to
alter for those students who
receive between $1150? and the
maximum grant $1,750. Students
who receive between $1150 and
the minimum of $200, will feel
between a 10 and 40 percent
reduction.^ Zem bower stated that
any grants "below $300 and $400
are probably in jeopardy."
The Guaranteed Student Loan
Program (GSL) is not expected
to undergo immediate change. If
any change is to occur, it will not
be implemented until October l,
1982. Zembower encourages
students who must borrow money
to do so before that date.
The National Direct Student
Loan program will receive some
cuts but "Mercyhurst par-
ticipates minimally already/'
saia Zembower. The financial aid
director estimated that only
about 10 per cent of Mercyhurst
students receive NDSL funds..
Essentially the same formula
and eligibility schedule used in
1980-81 will again be used in
1981-82 to determine student
financial aid awards, stated Zem-
bower. He also noted'that the
work-study allotments will re*
main the same next year, based
on a similar enrollment status.
"I don't think we're in bad
shape at all, " stated Zembower,
"especially if they don't imple-
ment Hhe GSL changes until
October." | *
Zembower e n c o u r a g e s
students to become involved in a
letter writing campaign to con-
gressmen, asking them not to
support thefinancialaid cuts pro-
posed in the Reagan budget. A
form for the letter appears in the
recent Financial Aid Newletter.
If enough letters are written,
said Zembower, ^legislators will
realize that a sizeable portion of
their constituency * depends on
financial aid programs. Zem-
bower also said he believes that
as a result, legislators will have
sympathetic consideration for
the programs. T April 10.
The letter writing campaign,
said Zembower, could ensure
that "the financial aid program
won't become a scapegoat for
budget cuts annually.
Rich Lanzillo, the coordinator
of Mercyhurst Student Govern*
ment's effort to curbfinancialaid
cuts, also strongly endorses the
letter writing campaign.
"Students should take part in the
matter that concerns them so
directly," he stated.
There will be an organized let-
ter writing campaign on campus
Thursday, April 9, and Friday,
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VOL 53 NO. 21 MERCYHURST COLLEGE APRIL 10,1981

At MSG Tuition?Increase'For Next Fall

Copus By Chris Settlemire
Meeting Mercyhurst College students
will be faced with a $370 increase
the increase. However, the costs
of other programs rose and they
were also taken into considera-
tion in the decision."

Discussed
Treasurer Mary Gausman and
Vice President Rich Lanzillo
related a meeting with four other
area colleges concerning their 11
prospective membership in the
coalition of Pennsylvania Univer-
sity students (COPUS) at the
April 6 meeting of student
government.* ?!
"Gannon, Allegheny, Villa
Maria, and Alliance were the col-
leges in attendance, including
Mercyhurst of course," explain-
ed Lanzillo. "We discussed the
importance of getting involved in
COPUS, and the possibility of
organizing a trip to Washington.
DC for National Lobbying Day."
He also commented that the at-
titudes of these schools toward
COPUS seemed positive, and
some representatives of these
schools will probably go to
Washington, D.C.
It was also reported that on
April 9th and 10th financial aid
stations will be set up in different
areas around the campus.
Various alternatives in the form
of postcards and letters will be
available for students to vent
their feelings about the financial
aid cuts to their congressman. *3j
"Hopefully," said Gausman,
"This letter writing campaign
will show that the average stu-
dent on campus is concerned."
Lanzillo pointed out that the
Senate had already passed these
proposed educational budget cuts
by an 88-10 vote. "Now it goes to
the House of Representatives" he
said. v £ i.
Although National Lobbying
Day is scheduled for April 13th,
the House is going to adiourn ear-
ly for Eaaterbreak. "This means
that our congressmen might not
be in Washington, D.C. on thatl
day," reported Lanzillo. £'*.-'; i
"Therefore, we are/ going to
make sure we would get confirm-
ed appointments with our
legislators before we make the
trip," he added.
' -' *•*'}
The Shape Of Things To Come? Not really. This painted desk is one
of the many art works displ ayed in the Library gallery. photo by Rich
Forsgen
In other business, the; En-
g
vironmental Club was recognized
unanimously by the government.
In news - concerning a possible
Environmental • Club trip, the
body was informed that the in-
stitution has offered to contribute
$260.00 exceeding their proposed
one quarter of the total cost of the
trip lor six or seven students.
\ Thus, to match the "One
quarter of the cost" contribution
which / the department had
prevoiusly asked the government
to give, MSG would only have to
give $84 if six students attend or
$113 if seven people go.
This would balance out to a half
of the total cost being absorbed
by MSG and the administration,
and one half by the students
A
themselves.
V After some confusion regar-
ding procedure was cleared up
the motion tabled from last week
addressing the question, as to
whether to give the environmen-
tal department $258.75 for this
trip was defeated.
A new motion was put on the
floor stating that MSG would con-
tribute to the Environmental
Club at least $84 and not to exceed
$115fortheir trip. This was pass-
ed unanimously.! • '
The previous motion was
denied due to the fact that
representatives and officers
feared a precedent would be set
allowing departments to make
monetary demands on MSG.
In the SAC report, Vice Presi-
dent Lanzillo reminded the body
of a lecture committee meeting
Continued on page 6
in tuition next fall The added ex-
pense was a necessary move ac-
cording to George Kidd Jr., Vice
President of Business Services. ^
Kidd does not see any effect on
the school's enrollment with the
extra expense. "It's going to be
difficult to finance an education,
Tuition went up $305 last year, but I really don't see any effect on
and for the 1981-62 school year the enrollment," Kidd stated.
there will be an 11.3 increase or a
$370 raise in tuition. There will be an added difficul-
There were several reasons for ty in paying for higher education
the increase explained Kidd. if President? Ronald Reagan's
"College costs were up," he said. proposal for a cut in federal col-
"The budget was examined and lege funding is passed, explained
cuts were made without damage Kidd. He added that he would not
to the college's programs." He be surprised if the proposal did
added that the raise in tuition was not meet with approval by the
the only alternative. U House?of Representatives and
Senate. 2
Inflation was another factor in
the decision. According to Kidd, "The increase was as low as
as the inflation rate soars higher possible, but: necessary so that
and higher every year the cost of the college could still deliver the
a college education is going to be same type of quality programs as
affected. Because Mercyhurst is it has in the past," Kidd added.
a small private college the in- President William P. Garvey
crease - is going to be more commented that the $370 tuition
noticeable than it will be at a increase was not as high as some
large state school, he explained. members of the board of trustees
The new football program was thought was necessary. He add-
not a big factor in the tuition in- ed that while the increase is a lot
crease said Kidd. "Football is a Xroopey.it is still lower than
part of the school's overall that of colleges with comparable
budget so it did have an effect on enrollment.
New Majors Studied
Two new majors, Interior Both majors incorporate a
Design and Fashion Merchandis- common core of courses and ex-
ing were recommended to the ceed the fifteen course standard
Dean' for approval by the requirement set for majors at
Academic Policies Committee at Mercyhurst. This curriculum
the April 6 meeting.
was devised to meet the ac-
Jamie Yule and a Jacqueline creditation standards established
Howey, representing the Human by the Foundations For Interior
Ecology department, spoke for Design Education and Research
the necessity of such programs in (FIDER)*-
4*
the Erie area. According to Yule, • Both majors passed with six
this program would be the only votes in favor, none opposed and
one of its kind in this region if it is two abstentions. 7
.*
accepted. *; • ±A * t\
Letters Of Intent For
Student Government Officers
Pages 4 and 5
PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD APRIL 10,1981

qualities because they insure that

overexpenditures, like those
budgeted foiN yearbook and the
sound system of 1980, do not hop(&>cd "fe "fl***!^^^^^
happen. p\
Claudia Englert - as secretary ufell 5ftm...-M$ 0At Stan*dtoi*tK<-A»k*wrtt^ f*r K«r
also shows the drive necessary to tiff b»|anCtcKed<fro"»tK«boJ|Atfc Offife <W that-
one Wtt
be an officer in student govern- trtAgied to deatfc * ctaW ii rY»*t *f rKe 'cof, ani ffat o*e
ment. She was elected to the post <«>4s ey«cu+«<j t>y fr* brcSi * t umcu for n«f m««Mj t*»e*'
after a resignation of the position
in the fall term and has developed
an excellent record. For exam-
ple, the MSG newsletter is large-
ly a result of her efforts.
The Merciad encourages
students to make an attempt to
elect competent leadership for

Competent I Leadership the 1981-82 year. In order to do

this, it is recommended that
students attend the forums, ask
questions of the candidates, and
Li an effort to get the student The vice president race is a above all exercise theirrightto
•:I;I I thinking seriously about the toss up. Lanzillo has established vote.
upcoming student government an exhaustive precedent of in-
£T
Next Issue: April 24
elections, The Merciad would like tense planning and actual
to share some insights developed physical labor for the chairman
from objectively observing the position of the Student Activities

letters To l%e Mtor

government over the past year.. Committee (chairmanship of
The race for president is an im- SAC is a primary responsibility
portant one, especially this year of the vice president).
where there are two quality can- For this position experience
didates. However, the news staff alone is not enough. ] Candidates
at The Merciad feels that a voting will have to function under the
decision on the position of presi- pressure of organizing quality ac-
d e n t m u s t b e b a s e d o n tivities for an entire year (an ex-
experience, \ g perience in itself). This will take
Financial Director Responds 1, 1981, with students borrowing
prior to that date not affected (in
81-82) by subsequent and ex-
Over the past year, members of a great deal of personal energy, Dear Rebecca, It is important that you pected changes. ; '
the Merciad staff have witnessed commitment and strength. Having been assured by you remember that the source of your Finally, we have received our
the presidential candidate Rich At this time, The Merciad can that a more in depth article will information, that being the federal work-study, SEOG,
Lanzillo working above and offer no dear guidance in choos- follow in the next issue, I will take COPUS Publication, is put NDSL, and institutional alloca-
beyond the call of his position as ing a candidate. Before this deci- only a few paragraphs to dispel a together by student represen- tions for next year and I'm happy
vice president Indeed, if one sion can be made, attendance at few of• the more serious tatives of a school nearly twice as to report that although we, like
were to look through the the candidate open forum is misconceptions conveyed in the expensive as Mercyhurst (the most other institutions, have
newspaper files, one would con- necessary. The paper , urges two page one articles and your University of PA) and with received funding cuts, we have,
sistently read the effort and ac- students to attend the forum on editorial. First, however, lei me students from- family income unlike many other institutions,
complishments Lanzillo has of- April 13 at 4:00 in 214 Zurn. reiterate your editorial en- quite unlike that of most of our received a commitment; of in-
fered ine. Mercyhurst The uncontested g races for couragement that Mercyhurst students. The proposed cute hit stitutional monies which should
Community. ^j ., Treasurer and Secretary can students and their parents write much harder at the higher in- enable us to maintain this year's
The initiative put forward by mean one of two things. Either their legislators and urge for come levels and their cause for level of funding in those areas.
this candidate is commendable apathy has reached an absolute careful and sympathetic review alarm is significant.. The same I look forward to the opportuni-
and at timesiTSurprising.'{ Who peak on campus, or the two can- of the proposed student aid cuts cause fon panic does not appear ty to further discuss the Reagan
would have thought, for example, didates have done such an ex- with a mindful eye on the sen- appropriate here, i I f aid proposals with the Merciad in
of actually having a dance on the cellent job that no one feels the sitive and far-reaching nature of Secondly, and again a serious the near future. It is extremely
floor (not the stage) of the Cam- need to challenge them. such cuts. A suggested format
misrepresentation of fact, is the important that students are kept
pus Center? Based on the observations for the letter appears in the most suggestion of a reduction of the current on such important mat-
His record speaks for itself. made over the past performances recent issue of the Financial Aid maximum Basic Grant from ters and' that appropriate in-
And his leadership skills have of both candidates, The Merciad Newsletter. ^j itiatives such as theletter writing
developed and increased during chooses the latter. <£. $1,750 to $1,260. For the 1981-82
As for the statements predic- academic year, it appears that campaign, be undertaken when
his past year of service. For Mary Gausman as treasurer ting aid cuts precipitating an appropriate, .Jjfo*tfK 5
the
these reasons, the Merciad has done a superlative job. She enrollment drop here at Mer- again be $1,750. Students who Respectfully, maximum Basic Grant will
strongly suggests students "con- has been consistent and reliable cyhurst from 20 per cent to all but would receive scheduled awards Barry Zemoower
sider supporting Lanzillo in the in the management of student 100 students, I can only question of $1,000 down to $200 will likely Director of Financial Aid
election for President. I ? * funds. Those' are reassuring the sources used.. Given the see reduction of their awards on a
parameters of the proposed cuts sliding scale of from 1040 per
and the make-up of our student cent.
income base, there is absolutely
£; ? Feelings Of
Third, it appears that the
I T A V 1 V J l C l O publication
no indication that we will see an Guaranteed Student Loan Pro-
aid-related attrition of the gram as we now know it will re-
Gratitude
VOL S3 NO. 21 MERCYHURST COLLEGE APRIL 3.1981 magnitude which was indicated. main intact until at least October Dear Editor,
Edi tor-In-Chief. Rebecca L. Martin We would like to express our
News Editor. .Donna Peterson <* thanks to Kathy Lowry for the
time, energy and spirit she
Photo Editor. .Rich Forsgren - devoted to the planning of the
Sports Editor. Michael Fitzgerald CEC Sleeping Bag Weekend. 3
Cartoonists.
Sports......
Typists.
Jamie Borowicz, Christopher McGowan
Andy Findlay, Taye C. Coles and Jack Hour
Mary Cay Marchione, Valerie Meyers *
Anyone interested The weekend was a great suc-
cess, and further weekends are
being anticipated by both the

K
Staff Carta Anderson, Maree-Lynn Cicon, Tony
Mangeri, Chris Settlemire, Carlos Pizzi, Myrai
Gross and Bonnie James
Faculty Advisor....Steve Curcio
., '••, , apply staff and students.
Students
tinually
like
trying
Kathy
to
are
establish
>
con-
the
good name of Mercyhurst in our
Publisher. .......Brown-Thompson Newspapers
The Merciad welcomes Letterstothe Editor. Policcy for letters follows the same
guidelines as article submissions. Guideline information is available in The Merciad Of-
1981 sition • it community. Please come out and
help i her spread this good
environment. *
fice, located in the basement of Preston Hall. All submissions are due by 4:00 on Mondays.
Merciad Editor Sincerely,
Sue Scarpa to
On behalf of Senior Special
Education Students and friends
should submit their
letter intent Staff
Meetings
newspaper office
(Box 45) later than Wednesday
Everyone Welcome
APRIL 10,1981
FISHING
by John Chrzanowski
SPORTING by John Chrzanowski
Saturday April 18th is the first
day of trout season. This day
starts off many person's first
fishing excursion of the year.
All of the ice is melted, the fish
are hungry and lots of people are
shaking off the last vestiges of
cabin (dorm) fever. What better
way to spend a day, than at a lake
only a short distance from the
campus. ? are Mepps, Roostertail, Panther
Lake Pleasant is only a 15
minute drive from campus or a
good workout even if you would
like a nice bike hike. * been a dough-Ike paste called
Take Lake Pleasant Road out
about 10 miles and you won't be
able to miss it. Located in a
sprawling and hilly farmland
area, Lake Pleasant is one of the
very few natural lakes' in this
area. '• ' |J yj
The lake is stocked heavily
with rainbow, brook and brown
trout There is also a large resi-
dent population of panfish and
bass. I§
In order to start, one will need a
fishing license, rod and reel and
some type of bait or lures to en-
tice the fish. One of the easiest
ways to catch the trout is to fish
anywhere along the shoreline
with a bobber set-up.
Attach a bobber to your line
about four feet above your hook.
Place one small split-shop about
10-15 inches above your hook in
order to keep your bait down.
Any kind of live bait can be us-
ed such as worms,,grubs, min-
nows, crickets or salmon eggs.
Sometimes the fish are finicky
and they may be enticed by slow-
ly reeling in after casting out.
One does not need to cast out
very far, as most of the
shorelines drops down quite
quickly,* Another way to fish Is by
attaching a small sinker to the
end of your line and tying on two
hooks about this and casting out
and letting your bait lay on the
bottom. One word of caution on
this method, the bottom is quite
mucky and weedy in places so
make sure your bait is not hidden
on the bottom. ' ~
f* You say you have no way to go
and buy bait somewhere? Open
your cupboard or run to the cor-
ner store. Trout are quite
ravenous at this time of the year
and will bite on marshmallows,
•
THE MERCIAD PAGE 3
whole kernel corn in a can,
v e l v e e t a c h e e s e or even
Life
small spinners and spoons trolled
about 40ft.behind toe boat Use a
macaroni noodles (cooked). small or large split shot to keep
$ If you like to use artificials, them down, as some days the fish It is my observation that great sphere of power and in-
cast little spoons, spinners or may be down a little deeper. - many of us like to complain about fluence. But, this power is pre-
flies with, small split shot attach- Fishing in this fashion-is the things. It's a part of human sent onry if it is clear that a ma-
ed. Think tiny and flashy. | ? easiest and fastest way to catch a nature, because we're never hap- jority of students back the
Bright reds, greens, oranges nice limit of trout. Believe me, py. In fact, complaining is pro- representatives. A 15 percent
and white are the best colors for anyone can catch fish quite easily bably good for us, because it can voter turnout does not represent
flies and streamers. Silver, gold for thefirstmonth of the season if be a release, and it can be a such a backing. ;
and copper are good for spoons you follow these tips. ' means by which problems can be r I am urging every Mercyhurst
and spinners. Some of the best Next week we will cover known. A problem must be known college student to vote in the up-
stream fishing for trout, where to before it can be solved. ' coming MSG elections. If you
Martin ana Colarado spinners. ,« go and how to catch them. One area that is always subject need a reason to vote, consider
The best salmon eggs seem to If you have any problem or to complaints is government. No your ballot a license to complain.
be the red variety and there had would possibly like to go with this level of government is immune. Once you vote, you've had your
author sometime in * the future, National Politics is the topic of say. If you are not happy with
"Zehes" floating bait that you address your letter to me in care discussion on the same level of in- anything after you vote, you then
form into a ball and cover your of the MERCIAD. 5 %* W?] tensity as is local. Even student have a right to register your com-
hook with. This is excellent for Read your fishing regulations government is subject to plaint. If you don't vote, well, you
fishing on the bottom as it floats before you go, or it may cost criticism and complaints. I blew your chance because your
and stays clear of»debris and more than you bargained for, in suspect that such a 'process voice wasn't heard.*
weeds. Ditto with the the way of a fine, I recently found makes the system go. The' college community, in-
marshmallows. this out to the tune of $10. For not The reason I am discussing cluding administration and facul-
If you can afford it, rent a boat having my license displayed on complaints and their relation to ty, would have to take notice of a
and slowly row around the lake my person. GOOD LUCK AND government is because Mercy- voice that represents 100 percent
until you find a school of fish. Use GOOD FISHING. m •• hurst Student Government of the student body. It is much
elections are coming up. It has easier to ignore 15 or 25, or even
been my past experience that 50 percent of the student body. I
such elections are plagued by ex- suspect that everyone involved
tremely low voter turnout. That's would be very happy to see 100
a shame, because the elected stu- percent of the Mercyhurst college
dent representatives form a body student body exercise their right
of voices that has a ootentiallv to complain.
6
Activities Day 81
To Kick Off With Dance
By Myra Gross attempted are "longest distance
Activities* Day '81, scheduled to throw a grape in your friends
Christopher, maybe they'll give for Tuesday, May 12, will actual- mouth and the most people stack.-,
us the same room in the summer! No Comment Fitz. ly begin Monday, May 10. Tim
ed in a pile straight up. " "*'
Guess Who _\g Seltzer, MSG president, explain- The last event scheduled win be
No thanks. We practice Bigamy. ed that due to the full schedule on
an outdoor movie that night
Good Luck, women's Softball Tuesday, the dance at the Cam- U If the w e a t h e r doesn't
team for your opening season. C. Deb and Dar, Congrats on pus Center will be held the night
cooperate, plans are being made
Hermey! Perfect Timing. The before. to have Activities Day held in the
To my fellow "CHOW QUEEN", future roomie. "We can start Activities Day a Campus Center. .&
Don't start chowing until I get little later in the day." Seltzer If anyone has any ideas for Ac-
back! Where are we going next Love appears in the time it takes said. He added that MSG is look- 4
tivities 8l, or would like to help in
week? Have a good weekend - to breathe. I am deep in a ing for a D.J. for the dance. some way, they can contact Tim
See you Monday. shallow world. As for the activities, Seltzer
hopes to have each department Seltzer at 864-7549. #j |
Jim K. Being with you is like be- Mike Even is a flousy and Ernie contribute to the festivities.
ing with an overly affectionate told everyone about it.
puppy. |
Possible activities include a ten-
nis clinic, cookbook and bake
Guest Speakers
Ernie, The Italian Staliion, How's
Happy Easter to All Egan Hall. sale, a recital by the music
department, clowns provided by
the stud service? Math Insights Carol, Tami, Carol, Debbie, Have Campus Ministries, a dunking
At! Radio Club
by Myra Gross
Beth, Becca, Michael, Loretto, a very Happy Easter. Va 1. booth, a backgammon tourna- The Radio Club featured two
Chips. ment, and a performance by the uest speakers at their meeting
Whatever happened to the
5 Stitches!! My hickeys were dance department.
never that bad!
• : * : •
"A major portion (of the
f unday night: Denny Alexander
of K104, and Sue Roberts of
old Mary Cay? Sincerely, The festivities) will be in Molly's WEYZ, a g r a d u a t e of
Same Old Fitz. & >• We didn't lose our clothes. Grove," Seltzer said. "We'd also Mercyhurst. '.
like to take up the a whole area Chris Settlemire, president of
For a successful 1981-82 year, Land: I love you, Tommie. around there." 1 the Radio Club, expressed Alex-
vote BRENT SCARPO for MSG Activities Day ander's interest in Mercyhurst*s
Vice-President! I!! jo be $4.00. T-shirts Radio Club. "He really wants to
LJK. I can't wait to spend the ed before and on ^^ help the radio station. He's going
Happy Birthday Tony! Love, penny, T.L.K. "Chris McGowan is taking care to be attending the meetings
Marion Rose. * of getting the t-shirts," said regularly." 2j
Vote Rich Lanzillo for effective Seltzer. "We'd like to get them on Settlemire added that Alex-
Yo, Spank! Get a grip! leadership. President in 1982! the staff and out as soon as possi- ander wanted to get involved in
ble so people can see what they WMCY production this term.
like." When the t-shirts become Adding to Settlemire, Alex-
available for purchasing, they ander said that Mercyhurst had
will be sold at the MSG office, the entered the program at a unique
book s t o r e , and the art time since tne program is in its
department. infant stages. *
Seltzer explained that this v The next Radio Club meeting
year's raffle prizes will consist of will be 8:00 Sunday, April 12, in
a lot of little prizes"
Brown been donated, rather than "fewer that have the Faculty Lounge. All meetings
are open to the public. 4^
The year's final synapse scorcher bears an important bigger prizes." w ..
message for those of you who have enjoyed the mental Seltzer told of activities for
breaking or setting records for
recreations offered in this space. Solve the cryptogram "Student Records" (which is Student Government
and follow the instructions. ^ j, similiar to Guiness Book of World Open Forum
Records). "You might already
"X.A.Y.Z. bcdefb xay Xayiz Ayhdeojkf xay hold one without knowing, like April 2 2
having the most narking tickets, elections
Ykmykdcoaeb ax c n k Zoef. Ca paoe, or having the longest long-
maecdmc Qlf Qyare." distance phone call. ! April 2 3 - 2 4
A couple of possible feats to be
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Candidates For Student Government Officers.
FOR PRESIDENT.
RICH LANZILLO
| I, Richard Lanzillo, am ask-
ing for your consideration for the
office of president of the Mer-
cy hurst Student Government.
During the past year I have serv-
ed as vice president of the student
government and made a firm
commitment to its improvement
add effectiveness.
After my election last year I
realized, if I was to be as effec-
tive as possible, I would have to
remain on campus during the
summer. The summer provided
me with a time to learn and effect
policy being made for the comm-
ing year. ' R
| For instance, last summer the
policy was made that the SAC
movie series could not be shown
in the Zurn Recital Hall because
of abuse to the facility. Rather
than accept this policy as un-
changeable which was the com-
mon reaction on campus, I went
to the proper people and
negotiated our reinstatement into
the Recital Hall, where we re-
main until this day. The idea I
.wish to. stress is, had (not been
here this summer, and if I did not
have the desire to change-this
policy and the belief I could
change this policy, we would not
have adequate facility-for our
movie senes. i -3g i room as a temporary lounge until
When'I took office last year
many people voiced a need for an
alternative to the Student Union
for dances and similar activities.
FOR TREASURER...
To the Mercyhurst Student Body:
In the present status of
treasurer of the Mercyhurst Stu-
dent Government, I have fulfilled
the duties and responsibilities of
said status as well as represen-
tative of the student body, and in-
tend to continue to do so.
Throughout the past year, I
have maintained proper and open
accounting of the expenditures
and revenue of the student
government. Having dealt with a
shortfall of $7000, with $5000 in un-
foreseen expenses, I have learn-
ed the necessary means of resolv-
ing such potentially damaging
conditions. Proper budgeting is
the key to remaining solvent; I
promise my total dedication to
maintaining a budget that re-
mains solvent. * * has been the source for rolling out
Several fundamental changes
ought to be made within the
budget for the coming year. I will
vie for the implementation of a
fund supply for clubs and groups
who are both recognized and
represented in the student
government. * f
Groups and/or clubs may then
draw a portion of this fund supply
thus providing incentive for these
groups to establish themselves
early in the year and also to in-
itiate events, activities, services,
and entertainment in various
forms as alternatives for the
'Hurst community. * •,
This differs from the present
system which clubs-groups
secure funds via approaching the
government with explicit re-
quests and intentions. A long
. . Lanzillo, Miller
The natural site was the Campus
Center, but few believed this
facility could ever be liberated.
Again rather than accepting this
as fact, I worked to nave the
Campus Center opened for such
activities and I succeeded. \
There are many other things I
worked for during last summer,
such as the beginning of bus trips
to other cities for events, a new
lecture series, and the purchase
of a protective covering for the
Campus Center floor, but it would
require too much space to explain
all of these in detail. •
If elected, this summer I plan
to build theframeworkof the best
student government this college
has ever seen. I intend to do this
first by re-organizing, the
representative elections making
them legitimate, well publicized
well-run occurrence.
The next step in rebuilding the
student government would be my
commitment to the real issues
the students at Mercy hurst see as
important. Or course, this is a
promise any candidate would
make. But I make this promise
backed up with fact. .*.';
During this year the women of
Egan brought to me a petition
asking for a late night desk atten-
dant and some sort of lounge. The
effort the residents of Egan Hall
put into this petition was highly
commendable and showed their
concern. It was also a very fair
request, since all they wanted
was equal treatment with the
other dorms.- 5v
From this point I brought the
petition to the Student Govern-
ment and took the issue to the ad-
ministration. In less than three
days Egan was promised a night
attendant and the faculty dining
a permanent lounge could be set
up this summer. This and other
occurrences are proof that the
student leader can be effective if
Gousman
.JARY GAUSMAN
range goal as well as a by-
product of this system would be
to broaden our representative
Currently, a volunteer force
the carpet in the Campus Center
to protect the floor during various
activities. This work is difficult,
to say the least. I propose a sti-
pend to be incorporated in the
budget for these workers. Their
service warrants it.
The Mercyhurst Yearbook is
funded by the student govern-
ment with work being done on a
"Voluntary basis, even the position
of editor receives no reward for
the Job outside of self-
satisfaction, I suggest some sort
of scholarship to be drawn from
the budget for the editor. This
scholarship would produce two
essential things: l) the editor
would be made accountable for
his/her responsibilities; and 2) it
will become a more desirable Sincerely,
Job, possibly enhancing the talent Mary Diane Gausman
THE MERCIAD
he really tries to be.
Next year's government must
not be afraid that an issue is too
big for us to take on. Few people
would think that the students of
little Mercyhurst College could
ever effect the national govern-
ment's proposed cuts in financial
aid, but we are.} Myself the
M.S.G. treasurer, and others
have pursued this issue with our
full effort. We are implementing
a plan to affect the votes of our
leaders in the House of Represen-
tatives by organizing our campus
into a coherent voice in the shape
of a student letter-writing
campaign.
b We are also participating in a
national lobby group, and are at-
tempting to meet with our
representative personally. We
have also enlisted the other col-
leges >in this effort a and thus
become a leader among student
governments.
From my experience in'the
vice presidency there are a
number of ideas I will explore for
implementation next year. One of
these ideas is the development of
a video tape library of first-run
films and the purchase of a video
tape player and giant screen T. V.
to complement the student film
series, and if desired to be used
by faculty for class purposes.
It would be possible to rotate
the location of this device to resi-
dent hall lounges, the back porch
cafe, and other convenient loca-
tions. Another option I will pur-
sue will be a commitment to
regular office hours on the part of
all officers making us easily ac-
cessible for student concern.
The general thesis I am making
is that the Student Government
can be an effective represen-
tative voice of the students. If
elected I intend to see that it is.
Sincerely, f
Richard A. Lanzillo
search. -j
A few essential elements are
needed on campus for the student
and activities for the student,
namely: chairs/tables in the
union, ash cans, shelves and coat
racks (to protect the pool tables),
storage cans for the carpet,
storage space, portable stages,
and the list continues. With pro-
per budgeting and possible
cooperative efforts with various
groups on campus, these essen-
tial elements are in a feasible,
reachable arena.
The entire lot would pay. for
itself within a couple of years.
For .instance, to purchase 100
chairs for the union at $7 a piece
would be an initial investment of
$700. However, currently we
spend three * to five hundred
dollars a year on rental for chairs
and tables for activities, within
three years the new chairs have
paid for themselves in savings.
This past year's budget was
enhanced by thousands of dollars
through cooperative efforts with
the institution. I will continue to
maintain that cooperation.
Many things have been ac-
complished this year with a flexi-
ble budget: a new lecture series,
bus trips to -nearby cities, a
carpet covering for dances and
other activities. There are many
things to be done yet. With your
support, I will continue to explore
with dedication the things that
are vital to us as the student
BRUCE MILLER
After a period of intense
thought and consideration, I have
decided to offer myself as can-
didate for President of MSG. I do
this with a knowledge of the great
responsibilities and duties that
the office requires. The challenge
is clear, but I am prepared to ac-
cept it.
The position of MSG President
demands a person, with special
skills. These prerequisites in-
clude intelligence, a verbal abili-
ty to converse with others easily,
keen organizational skills, good
leadership traits, an interest in
the job, and boundless energy. I
believe that I possess all of the
previously ^mentioned re-
quirements and already apply
many of them to my daily
routines.
I first came to this campus
around this time of the year two
years ago. The Merciad t picked
up then contained similar letters
FOR SECRETARY.
CLAUDIA ENGLERT
w Hi, my name is Claudia Englert
and I am running for re-election
to the office of Secretary of the
M e r c y h u r s t ^Student
Government*:
* My major is Business Ad-
ministration and I am presently a
junior. As this year's Secretary of
MSG, I have become familiar
with the policies, procedures, and
practices of Mercyhurst College
and the role of the Secretary in its
student government. I have found
that efficiency, responsibility,
and dedication are important fac-
tors that have helped me to be an
effective and involved Dart of
M.S.G.
Students Planning To Student Teach During
Term Must
Necessary Application
Forms From Education Department
301M)AsSoon Possible
Completed Forms Must Returned
Than
Office (202M)
Education Office (301M)
APRIL 10,1981
• •
on intent as are published here to-
day. I was on campus for a
scholarship test which I subse-
quently won. Starting then and
continuing until the present day,
the relationship between Mer-
cyhurst and myself has been a
mutually beneficial one. x
The faculty I have encountered
have prepared yme .well, well
enoughtoenable me to proceed to
the semifinals Z of a national
scholarship; competion.v" I have
also met. and made many 'good
and lasting friends.
Precisely because Mercyhurst
has been so good for me, I am
concerned with the path this in-
sitution is taking. These are ex-
citing times at the school on the
hill, and I want to be a part of
them. The students must have an
active voice in the administration
of this school's future. I can be
that voice. .
Also, that voice can be stronger
if each and every Mercyhurst stu-
dent involves himself in the af-
fairs of the college. Be part of the
solution, not pari of the problem.
Voting in MSG elections is a first
step towards, beings part of the
solution. '"• v v *
I am a sophomore political
science major with a knowledge
of and interest in government. I
served my high school as student
body president and presently am
a representative to MSG. I have
experience in representing
people. £
It is with the fullest confidence
in the ability uof Mercyhurst
students to pick a capable leader
that I, Bruce Miller, ask for your
support in my campaign for MSG
President. >?f
Thank you,
Bruce Miller
Englert
This year I have incorporated
these factors into my working
style. I feel accurate minutes and
organized records are a major
part of the j Secretary's respon-
sibilities. However, dedication to
students and their awareness of
M.S.G. as a working force for the
students is also a very important
part of the position.
This past year I have tried to
accomplish this through the crea-
tion of The Leader. This newslet-
ter is organized and written by
several of the reps and myself.
Besides encouraging involve-
ment, it serves as M.S.G.'s main
tool for keeping students well in-
formed of any issues concerning
them that are being discussed at
student government meetings.
But the best qualification I can
offer you is my determination
and my willingness that I have to
completely fuUfill tins position.
My motivation is to be a doer, to
work for you and with you.
In closing, I would like to say
that as Secretary of M.S.G., I
would be involved. Working
together with the other officers, I
would again put forth my utmost
effort to do an excellent job in
ordertomake next year the best I
possibly can. Thank you for your
consideration!
Sincerely,
Claudia Englert
Later
Thank
APRIL 10,1981 THE M ERIC AD PAGE 5

.. .Elections Held April 23 and 24

FOR VICE-PRESIDENT.
DAMIEN SCHMIDT
Hello, I am Damien Schmidt I
am a Junior Police Science Major
I am running for the office of
Vice-President of Student
Government.
For the past year my involve-
ment in the Mercyhurst Com-
munity has been quite involved.
Recently I hold the Public Rela-
tions •'officer position of the
students Activities Committee,
and am serving a one-year term
in the college senate, along with
being the Police Science alter-
nate in Student Government.
I am also co-chairperson of the
Criminal Justice Club and chair-
man of the campus life commit-
tee. As you can see my involve-
ment with Mercyhurst has been
quite in depth.
. . Baldauf, Dow, Scarpa, Schmidt
President of Student Government
is the chairman of the Student Ac-
tivities Committee. Since my in-
volvement I have worked very
closely with this organization.
I have and will continue to be
quite active with the creating,
supporting, designing, and
organizing events and activities
for the students of Mercyhurst. I
feel with my position as Vice-
President, I can improve and
satisfy the needs and wants of the
students.
I believe I am the only can-
didate running wfth the ex-
perience and motivation to make
SAC a really great organization.
Along with being chairman of
SAC, I will generally assist- the
President with the executive
duties of the body to my fullest
extent. * i
What future plans and hopes
that I have for the upcoming year
include a program involving the
football team. I will hope to
establish rallys, dances, busses
to the games. , |
Better coordinate the program
of Freshmen orientation and
sleeping bag weekend with plann-
ed events ahead of time. -^>
These events and activities will
be designed for all to enjoy not
just the prospective i freshmen
and freshmen.
Another area would be of stu-
dent activities. We would have
more Polish Falcon, Belle Valley
activities. More picnics at Pres-
que Isle. Planned bus trips to dif-
ferent areas of interest, par-
ticularly in the area of football
games and cultural events.
The Back Porch Cafe has
always been an area of question.
I plan on changing this, this is an
I plan to bring in acts which
here at Mercyhusrt have done
well before, and acts which have
done well at other colleges.
I will try and get office space
for SAC. This will give the com-
mittee a place for their officers to
get together and hold meetings,
and for the students to find us. I
feel that sometimes the students
are not satisfied with what we are
trying to do. I believe this will
eliminate the problem, -o
For the students who cannot
make regular SAC meetings they
will still be able to express their
ideas, and those who are
disgruntled may inform us of
what might be a problem with the
activities. We need to be
accessible. I $ . MARY BALDAUF
I don't feel that because you
don't make all the meetings you
don't belong to SAC, as long as
you are contributing ideas,: may
they be all the time or just once in
a great while, on an activity you
are interested in. That's fine.
Next year we will be highly
visible. We will be available for
student input, because that is
what makes the student Ac-
tivities Committee. I will also try
and strengthen the working rela-
tionship between the Mercyhurst
Administration and SAC.
I certainly believe that I do
have the qualifications of being
Vice-President of Student
Government. Being an officer of
the committee certainly has
helped, along with working very
closely with the chairman. Also
being closely involved with
government itself. j fulfilled.
I have the knowledge; ex-
perience, and know-how of per-
forming the duties of Vice Presi-
of MSG Vice President.
, I feel that my qualifications
and my sincerity form an
unbeatable team that will enable
me to work effectively for you.
Previously I have chaired and
worked on a number of organiza-
tional committees dealing with
various activities of my '.high
school student government.
These positions have given me
the experience and the skills that
are needed to efficiently carry
out the duties of the Vice Presi-
dent position. ^ •
I am genuinely concerned for
the interests of the Mercyhurst
students. Making your views
known will always be foremost in
my priorities. 5'
It is with such ideas in mind
I would like to take this oppor- that I ask for your vote on April 23
tunity to introduce myself to the and 24. Please let your voice be
Mercyhurst community. My heard. It can make a difference.
i
name is Mary Baldauf and I am Thank you. ' '-• ?
currently a freshman Accounting Sincerely,
major. I am running for the office Mary Baldauf *
I, Brent Scarpo, am running
for the Student Government Of-
fice of Vice-President. I am
presently a freshman at Mer-
cyhurst College. |
I feel that I qualify for this of-
fice because 11 am very en-
thusiastic about our Student
Government Program. I greatly
enjoy working with people and I
am very interested in the sugges-
tions that-the students of Mer-
cyhurst ha vie to offer. I feel that
they would better the student life
for they are the suggestions that
the students "themselves want
J^ i i A
Being a Communications ma-
jor and a Business minor, these
fields would tie in with the Vice- f

With being an officer of SAC, I
feel this brings an extra
qualification for running for of-
fice of Vice-President. The Vice
My name is Beth Dow, and I'm
running for the position of Vice-
President of our student govern-
ment here at Mercyhurst. I'm a
freshman working for my degree
in social work and I'm currently
living at 312 Baldwin Hall.
Student Government has been
an active part of my first year
h e r e at M e r c y h u r s t . In
November I was elected as one of
the Freshman Representatives:
a role and responsibilty which I
have taken very seriously, and I
have been involved in the
organization and planning for
The Leader (the MSG newslet-
ter) and Activities Day.
Another area of my interests
and activity has been the student
area that is viable for the college.
I plan on changing the at-
mosphere of it, giving it a more
rustic, comfortable setting.
dent. So please vote for me. Presidency because this par-
Thank you. * ticular office deals with relating
Sincerely, : and communicating with other BRENT SCARPO
Damien Schmidt people, specifically students of For example, one idea that I
the "Hurst". I have had ex- have to better communications
that appeal to everyone. All perience in such offices, in high between students and govern-
students should have and deserve school I was treasurer in various ment is to have a student
a voice in what activities and pro- clubs. I was also Vice-President representative for each floor of
jects SAC sponsors, and if we can for an organization where my each dorm. Once a month the
help it, their ideas and opinions main duties were planning of representative would go door to
will be heard as well as being activities.. door asking for ideas or sugges-
reflected in the activities that are If elected to the office of Vice- tions that they might have. This
planned for the year to come. President, I would be able to do a would be kind of a personal touch
The students here at Mer- lot for the students of Mer- showing that the Student Govern-
cyhurst have a tot to offer both cyhurst I am genuinely concern- ment does care. I
Student Government and S.A.C. ed with the college student I feel h, After seeking out the students
and I feel that they should be that the Mercyhurst student has a suggestions, I would act upon
given that opportunity. lot to say, but is not being heard. them. I would pass them through
One promise I will -make As Vice-President, I would be the various' channels of the
because I know I can keep it is ears for those unheard students. I government and do my best in
this: if elected I will do my very would seek and find out what making the suggestions and ideas
best to fulfill all of my respon- those unheard students had to a reality. ? \ ^3j
sibilities and to take on the say. f Brent W. Scarpo
challenge of this office. I intend to IHtHIHIHIttl*****
make the student voice heard and * * * * * * *

Activities Committee or S.A.C. I to make that voice count.

have taken an active role in
organizing and participating in
many S.A.C. sponsored ac-
tivities. Presently, I'm the fund-
raising chairman for the Social
Work Club and I have planned
and involved myself with many of
their projects, k
Promises are something I can t
make in my campaign for fear of
not being able to carry through on
them. But. I do have many hopes
ALL FRESHMEN
Please return the completed form indicating
your major and mentor IMMEDIATELY to 107
Main. It Is necessary to do this prior to fall
pre-registration! 4
Extra Forms Are Available!
BETH ANN DOW
for student Government and
S.A.C. during the upcoming year
and years to come. I'd like to see
In the year to come this school
will probably go?through
changes, and we, the students of
Mercyhurst should play a role in
The
more integration of activities
here on campus.
At times it seems like the ac-
tivities are geared for the majori-
these changes. This is our school
and we should work to make sure
that it's everything that we want
and more.
Junction
ty but not the minority. Seeing as
we all pay the student activities
Thank you for taking the time
to read this. Please remember
E. 38th and Pine Ave.
me when you vote.
fee at the beginning of the year,
there should be student activities Beth Dow
Catch Spring Fever At
Listen For WMCY
l On ;
"The Junction
Activities' Day!
Something's
Happening...
 PAGE 6 THEMERCIAD APRIL 10, 1981

Five Hurst Faculty

To Receive Research Grants
I By Carla Anderson
Five Mercyhurst faculty
members have recently received
grants from the Faculty
Research Fund at the college.
The grants aref awarded for
research which seeks to clarify
how improvements are brought
about in the practices of elemen-
tary and secondary schools.
Dr. Frank Hag an, criminal
justice department professor,
will complete the preparation of a
book in Criminal Justice
Research Methods. "I'm very ex-
cited about the book," said
Hagan. "It has taken me almost
two and a half years to write."
He explained that the book will
be published by Macmillan and
Company and is expected to be
completed in January 1982. "I
am also starting a new book on
the college level." ? *3
Robert O'Brien, a Theology
Department professor, jhas
received a grant to prepare and
present! a paper entitled "A *j
Perspective on Lutheran-
Catholic Dissent and Dialogue."
O'Brien's paper will be presented
at the National Conference of the
College Theology Society. T
He explained that "the rela-
tionship between the Lutheran
? MSG from page 1
Thursday, April 23, at 4:00 in the
Back Porch Cafe. There will also
be a dance in the Campus Center
April 10 from 9-1 featuring the
band, Magpie. U could be gathered on the subject
A special MSG meeting for the
candidate Forum was scheduled
for Tuesday, April 21, at 4:00
because the previously scheduled
date of April 13 is National Lob-
bying Day, and a few of the can-
didates might possibly be in
Washington. .
Candidates for Government of-
fices are as follows: President
Rich Lanzillo, Bruce Miller; Vice
President, Mary Baldauf, Beth
Ann Dow, Brent Scarpo, and Da-
mien Schmidt. | before he sends her away from
j Two incumbents are un-
contested for the secretarial and
treasurer's post respectively.
They are Claudia Englert and
TOWNHOUSE APPLICATIONS
Taken by Phyllis Aiello,
Director of Housing
April 21 and 22
I | in Old Main 214
Point system! will be used: Next year's
seniors - 4, juniors - 3, and sophomores - 2.
All members must be listed.
Groups that are accepted will be notified April 24. Deposits ville, this conflict of nature vs.
are due April 28. If all deposits are not in, townhouse will Tess
be awarded to the next group. I?:.
and Catholic religion have come
a long way." O'Brien added that
at wis time he is reading
material and taking notes on the
subjects*' He wants to "rework
the paper, and make it something
important*' I £.
Director of the Faculty
Research Program is Dr.
Michael Erisman, associate pro-
fessor of Political'Science. He
will prepare and present a paper
entitled, "Colssus Challenged:
US Caribbean Policy in the
1980V. Erisman's paper will be
presented at the International
Conference of the Caribbean
Studies Association.
Daniel. Burke from the Art
Department will present a one-
man art show. "Lately, things
have been a little hectic," said
Burke. "I will be exhibiting fif-
teen acrylic paintings on April
25." >q
Burke will exhibit his paintings
at the Williams College Museum
of Art in Williamstown,
Massachusetts. f Sf
Joseph Chiarelli >from the
Movie Review
music department also received
a grant to participate in the
American semi-finals of the
Pavarotti/Philadelphia Opera
Tess—A Tragedy Of Injustice
Company Voice Competition, v, necessity to kill Alek. In fact, it is
Naturalism vs. corrupted Angel (Peter Firth),.is Tess'
Mary Gausman. * ^ society and the powers of fate are husband whom she first met almost comic when she escapes
Finally the idea of placing pic-
the ultimate conflict and theme in while working at a dairy farm. from Alek's prison, runs to her
nic tables around campus wasRoman Polanski's film, Tess. He is a parson's son, and his rela- half-crazed husband who is now
brought up be Political Science
Derived from Thomas Hardy's tionship with Tess is the ultimate starving for the love of his
Rep Lisa Huffman. The idea was
novel Tes0 of D'urbervilles, expression of hypocrisy. Angel guiltless bride, clasps herself to
tabled until further information
Polanski takes the liberty of finds himself unable to forgive his breast and matter-of-factly
Tess for her previous affair with confesses, "I've killed him." ^
reinterpretating some of Hardy's
ideas while adhering too faithful- Alek, even though he also knew Unforgettable scenes such as in
an older woman before he and the garden where Alek feeds Tess
ly to others. |
But perhaps the greatest in- Tess were married. In his refusal the strawberry, Tess running
to consolidate their vows on the around a chicken coop not realiz-
justice done to the film is com-
paring it to its parent source and wedding bed, Angel explains to ing she is just as penned up and
Tess that in his eyes the susceptible to preyi as the
rival literature, thus denying
both the qualities of cinema as an decadence of a great family por- chickens and shots of the
trays the weak will of the lineage. beautiful, fertile green bills and
art form and the director's at-
tempt to prove a truth in the end. "I thought you were a child of plains all add to the concepts of
nature," he snaps, "not a foreshadowing, allusion and fate
Nastassia Kinski plays the degenerate aristocrat." In the
sumptuously innocent Tess in the film.
last shot of their parting, Angel is With few flaws, Polanski has
D 'urberfield who is found to be a
descendant of the great and an- seen talking to Tess on a dirt road ultimately made his point - that
perhaps goodness and virtue are
cient family, the D'urbervilles.
New to the cinema, Kinski lacks him, and behind them on a fence not measured by act, but judged
is written in bright orange paint, on motive and whether or not one
that certain manipulative expres-
sionism found in the pouts and de- "Blessed are the merciful. . has the opportunity to choose.
Tess, however, is indeed that Tess still holds her purity with a
fiant twists of the head of her murder, a child, and a rape under
more experienced predecessors. child of nature Angel (whose
her belt because she has been vic-
But what she adds is a breath of
eternal innocence and a noble,
name is also hypocri tic of his own
nature) attempts to deny. Not on- timized; and we, the viewers,
ly is she naturally born to a noble should take a lesson from that.
enduring attitude toward the
evils on Earth - two qualities line, but she exhibits the virtue of Whether or not Polanski stated
himself as poignantly or as elo-
which made her a help more than that nobility in both word and
deed. She bears a child by Alek quently as Hardy is not an issue
a hindrance to Polanski. ' when considering thefilmalone,
Set in Victorian England and
filmed in the breathtakingly
and it dies; yet in her naive,
sincere sorrow she christens it but his tragedy made my heart
herself before God and claims it cry lamentations of injustice, and
beautiful landscapes of France, the same as if a Parson had that is, I think, what he wanted
nature becomes the pro- christened the child. -J% me to feel.
tagonistic, yet tragic element in
the film. Most manifest in the Tess also desires nothing more
character of Tess, as she is the
natural, Mueblooded £ D'urber-
than to earn her own keep, and is
badgered by the impossibility
fate lends for her to control her
WANTED
corrupted society is set up as
meets Aleksander Stoke
own destiny. Time after time,
she is forced to give in to Alek to
Old Stuffed
(Leigh Lewis), a D'urberville on- save her family, and as her list of ( i n g o o d c o n d . ) •'•

ly by the fact that bis family

bought the title.
Applications are now being Alek evokes ambivalent feel-
^'
accepted for the following positions ings, however, as he is
stereotypic • black-moustached
not the
at campus radio station WMCY: villian. Although dressed in both
black and white, the viewer • is
General Manager never quite sure whether to
•it ram Director
loathe his presumptuousness or
be grateful for his aid.
For 1981-82 academic year!
Although he steals Tess'
virginity and is the inciting ac-
tion for all her moves down
interested persons should the :• ladder of virtue, he at
submit a resume and cover letter to least takes her family's poverty
as one of his burdens (even
Steve Curcio, 224 Preston. though he helps them to capture
Tess) and he is the strong, virile
fj*
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despair. 'V 1
sins compile, s Tess' = dress pro-
gresses from white to pink to
Animals, '
scarlet red. v Games & Toys
This inability to direct her own
future, however, preserves Tess* For C.E.C.'s
innocence:, and insures her
tragedy. Regardless of her dress
Carnival at the
or how society would judge Tess'
deeds, Polanski still attempts to
Sarah Reed
confirm her innocence at the end. Children's
Earlier associating her with
birds as a sign of nature, and Home. If you
later showing her lying in what at have any, please
first looks like a pool of blood, but
is really the red velvet gown spill- call Ton! Kalisak
ing around her. Polanski at-
in the Ed.
tempts to prove her incapacities
toward the powers of fate.
One flaw, however in Polan- Office.
ski's depiction of Tess' slavery is Thank You!
that he didn't fully prove her
APRIL 10,1981 THEMERCIAD PAGE 7

Cordes Named Baseball Coaeh

Mercyhurst College Athletic the last two years, Garry has
Director, Or. Michael J. Cusack, shown both the knowledge of the
has named Garry Cordes the new game and the rapport with the
head coach of the Laker baseball players to be an excellent
team." J J | coach." f \
^ The appointment of Cordes Cordes, was a former standout
came after Cusack himself relin- at Long Island University, and
quished his duties as the head played for the Pittsburgh Pirate
mentor. "The athletic program organization for three years.
(at Mercyhurst) is growing so "The: position will be a
quickly that it is becoming in- challenge," explained Cordes,
creasingly difficult to perform "But it is one I'm looking forward
the job I want to do in baseball," to." The new coach further com-
remarked Cusack. • mented, "With a veteran team,
U Cusack compiled a 70-49 record and the fact that I have worked
in his 3% year coaching reign. In- with them for two years, I think
cluded in that period was the the transition will be relatively
Lakers' first trip to the NAIA easy.", I
District 18 finals only to be stop- Along with being a standout In
ped by Point Park. Just this past baseball, Cordes holds both
fail, the Cusack-lead Lakers Bachelor's and a Master's
boasted a 14-2 record and cap- degree from the John Jay College The Men's Varsity Crew Team preparing for their Spring
tured the Seneca College (Toron- of Criminal Justice in New York Season on Presque Isle Bay.'
to) Tournament. City. Cordes is' currently an
\% Concerning Cordes, Cusack Associate Professor of Criminal
remarked. "As mv assistant for Justice here at Mercyhurst. Crew Gets Warning At Practice;*
Hurst Whips Bloomsburg In Men's Tennis Holds Regatta At Findley Lake
Mercyhurst Crew teams don't win keep a person up to 195
"We played like we really The 'Hurst won the match with Laker number one Ravinder always have dull, rigorous prac- pounds afloat." '
wanted to win,'' remarked Coach three impressive doubles vic- Sabherwal topped Marty Coyne tice sessions. Case in point is an Furthermore, Belovarac com-
Dennis Ranalli following the tories. After the singles round the in two tie breakers. The Laker incident ] that happened to the mented that it is almost impossi-
men's tennis team's 6-3 victory score was tied at 3-3. So it all junior consistently drilled men's team last week. ble to row effectively with
over Bloomsburg on Sunday. depended on the success of at backhands past the Bloomsburg During a regular practice run preservers on and there is no
"I was really proud of the way least two Mercyhurst tandems. Husky to win 7-6,7-6. h at the Erie Bay, the rowers met where to store them in the boat if
the team performed," continued With identical scores of 6-3,6-4, "Not everyone can win all the up with a Coast Guard boat The not worn.
the fourth-year coach, "The Ravinder Sabherwal--Andy time and a team is about people boat, which was on an instruction Belovarac added that the
match was extremely important Findlay and Tom Chybrzynski helping each other out, and that's run with - two i Coast Guard launch follows the racing boat in
for us because the winner has an Steve Sipes disposed of their op- what we did today," said Ranalli. rookies, pulled alongside the case someone does fall out of the
excellent chance of being ponents to seal' the \ home The winners advanced to 6-3 on crew launch and requested the boat 7~
selected to represent the region triumph. the season and the losers dropped occupants to board the Guard's After the discussion the Coast
at the NCAA (Div.II) nationals in Wayne Ashmeade and Gary to 3-5. The Lakers next perform boat. Guard gave the members a warn-
May" Dagan garnered a third doubles at home this Friday (2:00 pm) The crew launch, which is used ing and would not permit the
victory with a 2-6,6-4,6-3 score. versus Dennison Univ. (Ohio). On for coaching, contained crew team to board the launch
In singles play, at one stage, Sunday they travel to the Univ. of crewsmen coach Al Belovarac and return to the water without
Funk-Big Band-Rock-Country the Lakers were down 3-1; Wayne Rochester. I 3 m and five other members of the life preservers. At that Belovarac
Ethnic-Contemporary-Wedding Ashmeade had won comfortably crew team. After boarding the went to Erie Marina and purchase
at numberfiveand Chybrzysnki, Guard boat the crew members, ed seven preservers at ten dollars
OLDIES Findlay, and Spies had fallen to along with the launch in tow, a piece. 'Thank goodness the
their Bloomsburg opponents. * were towed back to the marina. school has good credit at Erie
At number six, Gary Dagan, After returning to the marina, Marina," chuckled Belovarac.
who can drive a forehand through the Coast Guard explained their The Mercyhurst Crew teams
456-6942 Mobite Disc Jockey 454-1287 a car-wash without getting the actions. According to marine law open their spring racing season
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BERNIE BAUER MERCYHURST COLLEGE SPRING '81 GOLF SCHEDULE wearing them at the time and the ing," commented Belovarac.
Technical Advisor 454-7526 Thursday, April 16 * at Malone College Invitational result of such a violation is as "We blew them off the water in
high as $500 fine or one year in the fall but we're expecting some
Canton, Ohio jail for each occupant of the boat. good races on Saturday." f
Friday, April 17& At Allegheny Invita tiona 1
Saturday, April 18 \ Belovarac was also asked why The races include a men's var-
Meadville, Pa. none of the oarsmen in the racing sity and novice eight race, as well
Monday, April 20 At California State Invitational boat wore preservers. "The oars as a four race. The women will
California, Pa. are certified by the Coast Guard compete in an novice eight race
Tuesday, April 21 At Lakeshore Country Club as person floatation devices," along with a varsity four race as
vs. Gannon & Grove City Belovarac explained, "The oars well. The races start at 1:00.l
Thursday, April 23 At Slippery Rock Invitational
Slippery Rock, Pa. ^
Tuesday, April 28 At Laxeview Country Club
vs. Gannon
Annual Findley Lake
Friday, May 8
Monday, May 11&
AtLakeview
vs Westminster
At Oakmont Country Club
| Regatta
Tuesday, May 12 NAIA Dist 18 Playoffs

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