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by Donna Peterson maximum grant $1,750. Students ticipates minimally already/' October." | * The letter writing campaign,
who receive between $1150 and saia Zembower. The financial aid Zembower e n c o u r a g e s said Zembower, could ensure
Financial aid cuts for the the minimum of $200, will feel director estimated that only students to become involved in a that "the financial aid program
1981-82 school year will not affect between a 10 and 40 percent about 10 per cent of Mercyhurst letter writing campaign to con- won't become a scapegoat for
Mercyhurst students as reduction.^ Zem bower stated that students receive NDSL funds.. gressmen, asking them not to budget cuts annually.
drastically as originally thought, any grants "below $300 and $400 Essentially the same formula support thefinancialaid cuts pro-
according to Barry Zembower, are probably in jeopardy." and eligibility schedule used in posed in the Reagan budget. A Rich Lanzillo, the coordinator
director of financial aid. The Guaranteed Student Loan 1980-81 will again be used in form for the letter appears in the of Mercyhurst Student Govern*
In an April 6 update from the Program (GSL) is not expected 1981-82 to determine student recent Financial Aid Newletter. ment's effort to curbfinancialaid
National Association of Student to undergo immediate change. If financial aid awards, stated Zem- If enough letters are written, cuts, also strongly endorses the
Financial Aid Administrators,; a any change is to occur, it will not bower. He also noted'that the said Zembower, ^legislators will letter writing campaign.
lobby group in Washington, Zem- be implemented until October l, work-study allotments will re* realize that a sizeable portion of "Students should take part in the
bower learned the tentative 1982. Zembower encourages main the same next year, based their constituency * depends on matter that concerns them so
status of financial aid programs. students who must borrow money on a similar enrollment status. financial aid programs. Zem- directly," he stated.
Basic Education Opportunity to do so before that date. "I don't think we're in bad bower also said he believes that There will be an organized let-
Grant (BEOG) is not expected to The National Direct Student shape at all, " stated Zembower, as a result, legislators will have ter writing campaign on campus
alter for those students who Loan program will receive some "especially if they don't imple- sympathetic consideration for Thursday, April 9, and Friday,
receive between $1150? and the cuts but "Mercyhurst par- ment Hhe GSL changes until the programs. T April 10. l
a student
publication
Discussed
Treasurer Mary Gausman and
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,
Vice President Rich Lanzillo Tuition went up $305 last year, but I really don't see any effect on
related a meeting with four other and for the 1981-62 school year the enrollment," Kidd stated.
area colleges concerning their 11 there will be an 11.3 increase or a
prospective membership in the $370 raise in tuition. There will be an added difficul-
coalition of Pennsylvania Univer- There were several reasons for ty in paying for higher education
sity students (COPUS) at the the increase explained Kidd. if President? Ronald Reagan's
April 6 meeting of student "College costs were up," he said. proposal for a cut in federal col-
government.* ?! "The budget was examined and lege funding is passed, explained
"Gannon, Allegheny, Villa cuts were made without damage Kidd. He added that he would not
Maria, and Alliance were the col- to the college's programs." He be surprised if the proposal did
leges in attendance, including added that the raise in tuition was not meet with approval by the
Mercyhurst of course," explain- the only alternative. U House?of Representatives and
ed Lanzillo. "We discussed the Senate. 2
Inflation was another factor in
importance of getting involved in the decision. According to Kidd, "The increase was as low as
COPUS, and the possibility of as the inflation rate soars higher possible, but: necessary so that
organizing a trip to Washington. and higher every year the cost of the college could still deliver the
DC for National Lobbying Day." a college education is going to be same type of quality programs as
He also commented that the at- affected. Because Mercyhurst is it has in the past," Kidd added.
titudes of these schools toward a small private college the in- President William P. Garvey
COPUS seemed positive, and crease - is going to be more commented that the $370 tuition
some representatives of these noticeable than it will be at a increase was not as high as some
schools will probably go to large state school, he explained. members of the board of trustees
Washington, D.C. The new football program was thought was necessary. He add-
It was also reported that on not a big factor in the tuition in- ed that while the increase is a lot
April 9th and 10th financial aid crease said Kidd. "Football is a Xroopey.it is still lower than
stations will be set up in different part of the school's overall that of colleges with comparable
areas around the campus. ' -' *•*'}
budget so it did have an effect on enrollment.
Various alternatives in the form The Shape Of Things To Come? Not really. This painted desk is one
of postcards and letters will be of the many art works displ ayed in the Library gallery. photo by Rich
available for students to vent
their feelings about the financial
aid cuts to their congressman. *3j
Forsgen
In other business, the; En-
g
ding procedure was cleared up
New Majors Studied
"Hopefully," said Gausman, the motion tabled from last week Two new majors, Interior Both majors incorporate a
vironmental Club was recognized Design and Fashion Merchandis- common core of courses and ex-
"This letter writing campaign unanimously by the government. addressing the question, as to ing were recommended to the ceed the fifteen course standard
will show that the average stu- In news - concerning a possible whether to give the environmen- Dean' for approval by the requirement set for majors at
dent on campus is concerned." Environmental • Club trip, the tal department $258.75 for this Academic Policies Committee at Mercyhurst. This curriculum
Lanzillo pointed out that the body was informed that the in- trip was defeated. the April 6 meeting.
Senate had already passed these stitution has offered to contribute A new motion was put on the was devised to meet the ac-
proposed educational budget cuts $260.00 exceeding their proposed Jamie Yule and a Jacqueline creditation standards established
floor stating that MSG would con- Howey, representing the Human by the Foundations For Interior
by an 88-10 vote. "Now it goes to one quarter of the total cost of the tribute to the Environmental
the House of Representatives" he trip lor six or seven students. Ecology department, spoke for Design Education and Research
Club at least $84 and not to exceed the necessity of such programs in (FIDER)*-
said. v £ i. \ Thus, to match the "One $115fortheir trip. This was pass- 4*
Although National Lobbying quarter of the cost" contribution ed unanimously.! • ' the Erie area. According to Yule, • Both majors passed with six
Day is scheduled for April 13th, which / the department had The previous motion was 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
the House is going to adiourn ear- prevoiusly asked the government denied due to the fact that .*
ly for Eaaterbreak. "This means to give, MSG would only have to representatives and officers accepted. *; • ±A * t\
that our congressmen might not give $84 if six students attend or feared a precedent would be set
be in Washington, D.C. on thatl $113 if seven people go. allowing departments to make
day," reported Lanzillo. £'*.-'; i This would balance out to a half monetary demands on MSG. Letters Of Intent For
"Therefore, we are/ going to of the total cost being absorbed In the SAC report, Vice Presi-
make sure we would get confirm-
ed appointments with our
by MSG and the administration,
and one half by the students
dent Lanzillo reminded the body
of a lecture committee meeting
Student Government Officers
legislators before we make the
trip," he added. A
themselves.
V After some confusion regar- Continued on page 6 Pages 4 and 5
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With being an officer of SAC, I area that is viable for the college. dent. So please vote for me. Presidency because this par-
feel this brings an extra I plan on changing the at- Thank you. * ticular office deals with relating
qualification for running for of- mosphere of it, giving it a more Sincerely, : and communicating with other BRENT SCARPO
fice of Vice-President. The Vice rustic, comfortable setting. Damien Schmidt people, specifically students of For example, one idea that I
the "Hurst". I have had ex- have to better communications
My name is Beth Dow, and I'm that appeal to everyone. All perience in such offices, in high between students and govern-
running for the position of Vice- students should have and deserve school I was treasurer in various ment is to have a student
President of our student govern- a voice in what activities and pro- clubs. I was also Vice-President representative for each floor of
ment here at Mercyhurst. I'm a jects SAC sponsors, and if we can for an organization where my each dorm. Once a month the
freshman working for my degree help it, their ideas and opinions main duties were planning of representative would go door to
in social work and I'm currently will be heard as well as being activities.. door asking for ideas or sugges-
living at 312 Baldwin Hall. reflected in the activities that are If elected to the office of Vice- tions that they might have. This
Student Government has been planned for the year to come. President, I would be able to do a would be kind of a personal touch
an active part of my first year The students here at Mer- lot for the students of Mer- showing that the Student Govern-
h e r e at M e r c y h u r s t . In cyhurst have a tot to offer both cyhurst I am genuinely concern- ment does care. I
November I was elected as one of Student Government and S.A.C. ed with the college student I feel h, After seeking out the students
the Freshman Representatives: and I feel that they should be that the Mercyhurst student has a suggestions, I would act upon
a role and responsibilty which I given that opportunity. lot to say, but is not being heard. them. I would pass them through
have taken very seriously, and I One promise I will -make As Vice-President, I would be the various' channels of the
have been involved in the because I know I can keep it is ears for those unheard students. I government and do my best in
organization and planning for this: if elected I will do my very would seek and find out what making the suggestions and ideas
The Leader (the MSG newslet- best to fulfill all of my respon- those unheard students had to a reality. ? \ ^3j
ter) and Activities Day. sibilities and to take on the say. f Brent W. Scarpo
Another area of my interests challenge of this office. I intend to IHtHIHIHIttl*****
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