Student Senate Elections Held!

Am MSG
Student Senatorial elections
were held at the May 11 Student
Government Meeting. I year term, f
The students i elected to the
senate positions were Michael
Smith, two year term; Damien
Schmidt, Maria Santangelo, Gina
Frisina, and Karen Kolpien were
awarded one year terms. |
Five positions were open; four
two-year positions and four one-
year terms. Various candidates
in attendance spoke on behalf of
themselves. The representatives
proceeded to vote for five can-
didates; the highest underclass
vote-getter would win the two
Students nominated were:
Sheila * Delaney, Gina Frisina,
Karen Kolpien, Maria |San-
tangelo, : Damien Schmidt,
Michael Smith i and Tammi
Williams.? SWJf f S ?$ la
§ Next' on the agenda was * the
election report givenfby
Vice-president Rich Lanzillo. He
went on to tell the body that a few
department representatives can-
didates names were deleted from
the published Merciad list. "They P A tentative 1981-62 MSG budget I The government was given the
were .deleted by mistake," said j£was presented by Treasurer proposed budget, and was asked
Lanzillo, "but they will be on the 3 Mary Gausman. "There are no to carefully review it for a week.
ballot." i E major changes proposed," she At the next MSG meeting the
He reminded *MSG* members said. J?*J* s ' l i proposed ^increase will be
that the representative elections B "However, we can't increase discussed and voted on.
would be held May 13 and 14. All any of the allotments because of In the SAC report Lanzillo
ballots will also have space for inflation. We'll put thef same reported on the excellent turnout
write in candidates. * ,' amount in but we'll get less quan- at the Saturday afternoon perfor-
Tim Seltzer gave the Activity tity," explained Gausman, 4 mance of the band "Sierra" in
Day Committee's report. I He | A discussion followed, and the the grotto. He also reminded the
solicited support from all govern- •idea of raising the activities fee government of future activities:
ment representatives to help with was brought up. Gausman stated May 16 trip to Skate Lodge, and
the'various events during "the | that MSG has the final say in rais- the Buffalo Zoo trip on Sunday,
•ing the fee. ^ S H B b ? S^SfiS May 17th. m j£.

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VOL. 53 NO. 25 MERCYHURST COLLEGE MAY 15,1981

Saturday
Finals
Cancelled
by Chris Dorazio
According to Student Services
Director E. William Kennedy,
finals will be held on Saturday,
May 30. *,
It had been rumored that the
finals scheduled for May 30 had
been changed but according to
Kennedy, "they are still on the
schedule." However, he was
noted as saying there has .been
some discussion about changing
the date of the finals. s^?* "
Although plans for " having
finals on a Saturday due to Ac-
tivities Day were announced
back In September, many
students have not reacted until
recently.
There is still a possibility for
yet another change according to
Kennedy. { * «3**
Editors Note: A memo released
by the deans office after press
time stated that final exams will
be held Thursday and Friday.
Summer Work-Study
Poll Examines Low
Election Turnout
by Chris Settlemire
Mercyhurst \ Student Govern-
ment held the election of officers
recently and fthe turnout was
below last year's 52 percent. This
year's voting was participated in
by only 43.5 percent of the col-
lege's students. * *-
In an attempt to find out this
reason for, the low turnout the
Merciad conducted a survey of 50
randomly selected students. Of
those 50 students surveyed 43 did,
not vote in the MSG election and
seven did. ; &? «
^^Tdidrt'rTiave the^ime ttftun
over to Zurn and vote," stated
one sophomore who wished not to
be named, i Another comment
came from a junior, "I didn't
know who some of the candidates
were."
These comments typified those
of the non-voting percentage.
Those who voted said they felt
it was their responsibility to vote
because they considered MSG to
be the
* t t FARTOR&SPONSfc IS ABOUT e f i H Y DNItfcD- W t f ARfc TlCKfeD OFF AT THe ing that the officers are in charge voice of the students. See-
IS* 80MP, MffiTORBST ARfc TfcLUNa US WWT W£ <M DO WITHTO9-H6H ZIP flODeTof speaking for students to the ad-
ministration it is essential for
someone responsible to be in this
position. ££*

Available 'Hurst To Be Affected E.William Kennedy, director of

There will be some financial
aid available to students at Mer-
cyhurst this summer. "The pro-
gram will be about the same as
previous summers," commented
Barry ' Zembower, director of
financial aid. t
£j Zembower said there would be
Barry Zembower
photo by Rich Forsgren
student services, commented on
the turnout, "Maybe the cam-
paign wasn't so exciting this
state and federal programs in the
rorms of grants and loans; There
By Reagan Budget Cuts year,
have
two
contested."
liked
of
He
the
100
races
added,
percent
were
"I
un-
would
turnout,
will also be a limited amount of but this * percentage doesn't
work-study money. The work- by A. Mangeri ^ bother me as much as a 29 per-
study money will be limited in
June, but will be more available Due to President Ronald Reagan's economic policies and cut- cent would have."
in July and August. l|p' •£ backs, Mercyhurst College stands to lose much of the government
"It's basically the the same as aid that it is presently receiving? ' a r. <*jk jg& -i
last year" Zembower continued, There are at least five to six aid programs from which Mer-
"the only exception is last year cyhurst receives funds. John Nesbit, assistant to the president for
Inside.^ A
there was an excess windfall, government affairs, said many government financial aid programs Dance
that's why the spending last are either being cut or are in jeopardy of being cut. Controversy p. 2-3
year." He added that the work- Regulations are also being £ changed thereby affecting the
study will be restricted to those availability of funds. * ]!-• i'$r'« <* . Sj
taking classes. > r According to Nesbit, some of the programs that are in jeopardy Once a Week..« p. 4
. In addition, Zembower and also affect the 'Hurst are the Law Enforcement Education Pro-
reflected on next year's financial gram, Law Enforcement Assistance Agency, National Science Radio Club p.S
aid status, "We should be less af- Foundation, CETA funding, National Endowment for the Arts, and
fected here than at other private Housing and Urban Development monies. - ^ | Mercy Ad p.6
colleges. Next year is pretty iffy, Both the Law Enforcement Educational Program and the Law
it all depends on what they say in Enforcement Assistance Agency are financial aid programs that
Washington and what'they said give scholarship monies to students of law enforcement. Both pro-
they'd do.'f He added that the grams will be totally cut. The National Science Foundation, which
outlook, 'does not look rosey." gives support to the science programs here at Mercyhurst, is
However, Zembower did say he threatened with cutbacks. The National Endowment for the Ai ts
was in the process of working out grants and the Housing and Urban Development loans have not
the institutional budget so the ef- been made available to any colleges who usually use such funds., j
fect will be felt less here. He also Nesbit said that there is no major crisis because he is seeing the
said the cliental at Mercyhurst is money change piles, which is when money is still offered but in
unlike that at Harvard, Yale, and other areas. $ • W
Perm State so they'll be hit more * Nesbit added that his experience In the government gives Mer-
significantly. * I cyhurst an advantage over other colleges in competition for aid.

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o o o
0) a ) <D
Saturday In The Park
Activities Day '81 can be con-
sidered a success for the third
consecutive year. However, the
day would be just as successful, ii
not more so, If it were held on a
Saturday and not a weekday. ^
The idea that ALL classes are
suspended so the entire Mer-
cyhurst community can take part
in a day of college Interaction is a
good one, but it doesn't work that
way. Some instructors hold class
anyway. Others hold classes at
night claiming the "cancelled
classes" mandate only applies to
those scheduled for. daytime.
Either way, some students and
faculty miss out and* many
resentful attitudes come into
"K folding Activities Day on a
weekday also prevents the work-
ing student (resident and com-
muter) from attending. While
some students may skip a class,
in reality they are less likely to
Editorial\ and Opinion; Page jhas
beep .expanded, to include page 3,
dueito the influx orLetters to the
Editor I reputation of responsibility and were apprehensive
c c c
o> a>ia>
EEE
E E E Student Questions Senate Elections
o o o
o o o
skip a job that pays for those very
same classes. • '••> -^
And the argument that a week-
day attracts more commuters is
silly. Commuters behave Just like
every other student: if they want
to take part in the day, they'll
come. I X
% And Saturday will attract more
people. Students^ can invite
parents to attend and faculty can
bring family. This allows a
broader range of the community
to participate. If held on a Satur-
day, Activities Day could be in-
corporated into the "Spring
Weekend" motif. This would pro-
vide students with a good feeling
before and after the day. \
If the underlying motive of Ac-
tivities Day is to involve the total
Mercyhurst community, then it
should be scheduled on a day
everyone is free to attend. A
weekday just doesn't seem to be
that day. xSwL ».35
LetterslTo The Editor
continuing on page three
To the Mercyhurst Community: represented in the Senate by a their viabilitv on the decision-
I.am particularly disturbed student who, when appointed to a making end of the college. If we,
about last Monday's Student senate committee as a Student the present, establish for posteri-
Government meeting in regard to Government representative, has ty a record of dependability,
Senator Elections. I find rather only been present for 50 percent justice and wisdom, tne future of
questionable the procedure by of the meetings. Also, the election the Mercyhurst Student voice will
which the nominations and elec- of senators who have proven by remain one that carries weight. * •
tions were held and also the their actions as Student Govern- I? Therefore, I sincerely hope in-
government's responsibility in ment representatives that they coming senators, MSG officers,
their choice of senators. either had not read or did not representatives and the entire
As a current Senator and two- understand the MSG Constitution student body have taken these
year member of MSG, I well would provoke likewise harmful words to heart The implications
Know that the role of |the ramifications. *. ' may have been harsh, but the
presiding officer of any govern- My intent in writing this letter statement was meant to* be
mental body is not that of persua- is not to point fingers at hard- poignant. fcv ,**• *
sion or influence. As typified by working representatives who Respectfully yours,
this year's President of the have made genuinely human Returning Senator,
Senate, 4 the presiding officer's mistakes. I do whole-heartedly Bonnie J. James
role is to objectively maintain intend, however, to point out the
point of order and adhere to dangerous consequences of those
parliamentary procedure. I find mistakes, thereby attempting to Cites Student Apathy
it grossly manipulative that instill a more pensive, responsi-
Former President Seltzer ble, attitude with those who hold Dear Editor,
thought it his duty to speak on the power. "c As a reporter for this publica-
behalf of an absent nominee. '] •• I would think that these first tion I have seen now two cases of
Asking nominees to speak on two years ot Mercyhurst's new apathy by the students of Mer-
their qualifications is poor pro- administration (this year and cyhurst college. 'a* (
cedure in itself. Since the Mer- next) are,'the most crucial Thefirstsituation came when I
cyhurst Student Government periods for students to prove did a survey in the cafeteria
constitution does not mandate system. AS Ifoldyou, in a letter!
the presence of a person for
nominative eligibility, that,im- !$jp- Pro Dance
wrote you at that time, many
students were complaining about
plies an "equality" for all the food. The low resultfromthat
nominees - present or absent. Re- I am writing in response to the survey simply appalled me. L,
questing those nominees present letter to the editor last week, con- Now there hadoeen another ex-
to spealc on their qualifications cerning the Dance Department. I ample-of student apathy that
leaves nonpresent nominees a feel an "insiders" point of view bothers me even more. This case
decided disadvantage. Besides, must be expressed. I am current- concerned the MSG elections. Out
Senate elections are not meant to ly registered in class, with Mr. of 900 students, only 392 people
be run with the campaigning Jones, and am rehearsing for the voted, o£43.5 percent. __ j§
flavor^f representative = elec^ Upcoming production. This real! vt shocked me. ia
When Dr.fSaleh and Mr. election for an .organization
tions. On the contrary, it is im- Begelmakherf
perative that only those who have ment, at the end
already established a solid many students in of
left the Depart- which* does" so muctrfor^the
winter term, students, that so few, students,
the Department cast their vote. Seeing as these of-
about the ficers speak for the WHOLE col-
reasoning power, or those who future of the Department. When I lege ' community the WHOLE
show great promise, even be con- learned that Mr. Jones would be community should have voted.
sidered as a Senator. the new director, I was no longer
This last statement of respon- worried, as I had worked with Next year you'll hear students
sibility leads me to question the him before, and had full con- complaining about various things

BARELY government's selection of certain fidence in his abilities, f

senators. It would seem to me il-

Says Letter Untrue

Dear Editor:
entire Dance curriculum; a
that should have been done or
shouldn't have by MSG. And the
logical, or at least detrimental to When Mr. Jones came to the thing that upsets me the most is
the student body, to be Department in the spring, he took that those students who will be
on the responsibility of teaching doing the most complaining will
the be those that did not vote.
job usually shared by two, often g| Until the students of Mer-
three people. In addition to the cyhurst take an active part in the
*g

full day ox classes, Mr. Jones has activities of this college and ex-
; This is in response to the letter been running rehearsals and put- press their views, they haVe no
printed in the last issue of the ting together the spring produc- room to complain. If they're go-
Merciad. The one concerning the tion, nearly single handedly. ing to complain about anything,
dance department. ' Before the rehearsals begin he
let them complain about the cam-
by Real People It is in my -opinion, as a
member* of the dance depart-
ment,'- that the issues and points
teaches
one
he
for
has
yet
his
another
dance
invited the
class,
company
students
this
which
of the
pus 1
apathy.
Written with
.
no
4 Sfe'i-
apathy,
ft*

One Bad Apple?..., The student government has just elected a stu-
dent to the College Senate who was earlier this vear incapable of
following constitutional guidelines in his role as election committee
chairman. As unbelievable as > that t. seems, it's true.
And In This Corner....We real people are appalled at the persona]
abuse we and our editor have received from members of a certain
department after last week's issue. And this snide behavior is still
continuing. However, as real people we will persist in our belief
that these actions are an unfortunate exception and not the
rule. And we used all our brains to come to that cnnchiRlnn »
About Face!... Real people are about to make a daring observa-
tion. It seems that some instructor-type individuals who supported
the "no classes on Activity Day" mandate held class anyway. For
Shame! Activity Day wasn't over until Wednesday morning, not at
dinner on Tuesday. v f ^55 < $7 »
CORRECTION:
Bill Duos! is the acting director of
operations. $• •$&
presented were quite misleading dance department to take also, Chris Settlemire fi
and untrue. * free of charge.
The dance department is going Mr. Jones has done his best to Says Letter
through a very smooth transition include as many people in the Thought Provoking
periocf with Mr. Jones. I feel that coming production as possible. If
he is an excellent teacher and the it seems that the Dance Theatre Thanks to Elaine Coyle's
efforts that he is putting forth are Company dominates this produc- thought provoking letter, many
in the student's best interests tion It is only because the Com- aspects of the upcoming dance
and will benefit the department pany dancers have Mr. Jones' performance have come to the
considerably. • *J choreography within their reper- spotlight. The recent advertising
The person(s) who wrote this toire, and are. able to dance cer- o.lpys. are [ p a r t i c u l a r l y
letter should have examined the tain parts without taking up distressing. p
facts more closely and thought valuable reheasal time to learn According to the May 7, 1981
twice; about ' the consequences i t Mr. Jones has assured the Showcase section of the Erie Dai-
that such an erroneous letter Dance Department that next ly Times, the Gala Arts Weekend
held. J $ year everyone will appear on features two Dance Theatre of
! •>,I hope the student body of Mer- stage, as it is invaluable to our Erie Principals. No mention is
cyhurst will come to the dance education, and that another like made of the fact that one of these
performance "and see for this one will not occur. D.T.E. principals is also a MC
themselves the dedication that Things are rimning more than dance major. That article
the students have put forth on the "seemingly >smoothly" in the disregards the involvement of
performance | level and to the Dance Department these days, in MC dancers except for the pass-
department as a whole. *.' fact they are running superbly. ing mention of the name "Mer-
Sincerely, * i A No, I don't feel that students will cyhurst College."
Anna Marie Jenczka g suffer in the effort to be a college Even less credit is given to the
Editor's Note: 11M Merciad is of distinction, I think they will 'Hurst in the April 30 edition of
satisfied with its confirmation soar! $ -jfc the Times. The top lines of a box
that the letter was written by one Sincerely,
individual. • * Clare McCauley
ad proclaim how Dance Theatre
Continued on page 5
MAY 15,1981 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

Editorial Comment Disappointed continued •Jfijl'W*

joy Dance Theatre being there. together and encourage 4 each
Poles. Polls and MorelPoles
?
They provide an excellent other in every way. Please give
challenge and incentive. What is
happening now with the depart- deserves it.
Mr. Jones a cjiance. He really
. 4** gg
By Donna Peterson I ment has never happened since I Very sincerely, wISS*
driveway. President William cyhurst students don't care came here three years ago. It's SueScarpato ** § jK&f
In keeping with this S year's Garvey, in his evaluation of the whether they are barraged with beautiful and'I hope to see it Editors Note: Elaine Coyle sub-
tradition of low 'Hurst student situation, asked for student input more than a few obstructive and continue. -*% _/1S?^ i .« mitted a Letter to the Editor in
response in elections, polls, to aid in his decision, j possibly abusive, vehicles?! Or Mr. Jones is a true artist and a the May 8 issue, not an article. As
surveys, contests or other occa- Accompanying the article was whether certain VIP'S or pro- lover of dance. It's his life I I'm a student she is accorded the
sions in quest of student reaction, a three and one half inch by five spective students are inconve- sure be wouldn't use dancers as same- right of every other stu-
so went the recent Merciad pole and three quarter inch question- nienced or detoured on a roun- the way Miss Coyle .has mention- dent; to be able to express her
survey found in I last week's naire - hardly inconspicuous. As dabout route to one of the less ob- ed in her article. We all stand view via a Letter to the Editor, j*
publication* Occupying a of Wednesday £ afternoon, the vious Old Main entrances? It ap-
substantial portion of page 5 in Merciad received a total of 14 pears this way, but only those
the May 8 Merciad was an article responses; five of these replies lethargic and seemingly compla-
explaining the pro's and con's of Were not even from students but cent students who don't respond
the removal of the poles at the submitted by two Sisters of Mer- really know for sure, t, % S * Coyle Letter ^Called 'Hearsay'
base of Old Main's horseshoe cy, two members of the college One must now attempt to look
staff, and one Behrend College beyond this, display of indif- Dear Editor, * Stimulating the educational
student. «£ g« ference and see to the issue at As a Dance Major enrolled at process. i, ?
Campus Racism Does this mean that 1,191 Mer- hand: the poles and their am- Mercyhurst College, I feel J it If this senseless intrigue is per-g
S^KfiSS continued on page 6 1 necessary to rebut and address mitted to continue, the failure of
statements made by Elaine Coyle the overall program is imminent.
To the Mercy hurst Community: s£ and published in the May 8th edi- As a result, the College communi-
titudes and perceptions because academic support and motiva- tion of this column. Although ty as a whole suiters the loss of an
At the college level, it would it {offers few opportunities for tion. Many of toe needs of a black Miss Coyle chose a forum in arena for intellectual exchange
seem imperative to employ a students to learn jabout the student are not satisfied by a which she could openly express Concerning events of artistic con-
wide variety of educators to history of other races and white educator. I 0& I % her opinions, she presentea her sequence and their relevance.
enhance the quality of academic culture. One of the most obvious This issue is not one that can or observations as matters of fact; Realizing this, the authority of
excellence. Educators, ad- examples of this at Mercy hurst is should be easily dismissed. Many they are not. The points raised by the administration and faculty to
ministrators, and other profes- the absence of black History of us hold racist attitudes and We Miss Coyle are based on gross conduct affairs and 'direct
sionals in higher education play a courses in this curriculum. Even use these perceptions daily. What misinformation and hearsay. policies must be recognized by
powerful rote in shaping the at- in present courses there is no is frightening is that many of us B The administration, after cir- the student body. The ad-
titudes of the students they teach. mention of ( blacks who 5 con- are the {future, legislators, culating a questionnaire re- ministration and faculty need not
Our institutions of education are tributed to that field or area. \ 1 business I executives, i opinion questing student reaction to Mr. be answerable to students in
a reflection of our society, which At Mercyhurst we have a molders, college professionals, Jones' employment ? during In- defining their decisions. They are
is characterized by biases and diverse population of students but school administrators,'* and tercession, nired Mr. Jones and the acknowledged intellectuals in
stereotypes. Jfc } j u we only nave white educators. classroom teachers. &\ met with the Dance majors to their respective fields. As
The question that needs to be Aren't there any qualified black What kinds of decisions will we discuss his appointment as head students we are to assimilate the
answered is if our schools are educators that can represent a make in the future? Will we be of the Dance Department. As to total of their $ educational ex-
perpetuating the cyclical nature racial group that is already pre- able to make Just decisions con- the "overcrowding" caused by perience. Only after acceptance
of racism. Exactly, where do we sent at the college? \Another cerning another person's life Dance Theatre students, only two into this intellectual community
learn "prejudice" and begin to very critical argument concern- when we know nothing or very lit- are presently enrolled at the has anyone the right to challenge
accept certain stereotypes about ing the need for black educators tle about that person's culture college. i A. -- the context-of, orj manner m
different racial groups?. ^ is that black students need black and his or her needs? , gj The class in question is spon- which this knowledge is ad-
Our college curriculum at Mer- professionals as role models, so- Lynette Mason sored by the Dance Theatre of ministered upon* the student
cy hurst does little to change or meone to identify with and also ^President jMinority 4 Affairs Erie for the training of its body.* \ < 1 f
broaden student's racial at- be able to^epe'nd * on for ^Clul students. Mercyhurst .students In conclusion, the fusion of the
were invited to attend, over and Dance Theatre of Erie and Mer-
abovfej their daily college re- cyhurst College has stimulated a
Concerned Student Says 'Bravo' To Letter quirements, free of charge. Miss sense of competition in theDance
Coyle's claim of Dance Theatre Department They are busy
Dear Editor, Dancers, and the appearance of My final comment will deal students dominating the produc- channeling their energies toward
Seeing that I am not a dance the Dance Theatre of I Erie at with Mr. Jones' reaction to Miss tions is also grossly erroneous. constructive ends -'specifically
major, nor have I ever taken a center stage. Coyle's letter. After the letter Over thirty Mercyhurst students the defense of their participation
dance class here at Mercyhurst, I was released, Thursday night at will appear in the mid-May con-. in productions and the expansion
Another point which I feel is
am writing on the present cir- important to note is that the up- rehearsal «Mr. Jones announced cert, while only >• six will be of their general understanding of
cumstances of our dance depart- coming production, which is that the production was cancell- recruited from the ranks of the the art form. •"* %
ment as a concerned student, 'jft advertised in the Erie Times as a ed. Of course the next day Dance Theatre of Erie. jt This .type of * activity is ex-
I would like to say BRAVO to Dance Theatre of Erie production reheasal resumed as usual, but I L In addition, Miss Coyle is not tremely healthy. It is most con-
Miss Coyle for her letter to the and here at Mercyhurst' as the would say \ that Mr. Jones currently enrolled in the Dance ducive to the advancement of
editor. I also feel that 1 am pay- senior Dance- production, has overreacted. 4* .*- ' • j Department She has not ex- departmental standards. By im-
ing $328 to take class, and the rate been in the planning long before Dancers are criticized from which cerienced the evolution of events plementing this approach to the
should be the same for others. I Mr. Jones entered the scene. The thatfirstday when they put ballet have occurred over the educational process, Mr. Jones
am being cheated in my instruc- plans that had been made before slippers on their feet, to the final past seven weeks. She is not in- has instilled a sense of pride, the
tiontime,that I am paying dearly his arrival were soon discarded, day when they-hang them up. If formed as to the nature of the realization of potentials, and has
agreement reached by the ad- inspired creativity in his
for, can be given naif price to but the fact remains,«with or one letter of criticism can create ministration of Mercyhurst Col-
those not even enrolled in some without Mr. Jones a dance pro- such a havoc, then I certainly feel lege and the Board of Directors of which students. These are the qualities
type of college program. 3S that there must be a reason why. contribute to the distinc-
duction was to take place his the Dance Theatre of Erie con- tion of the department andtothe
As of this term, there is a new spring.' '.* * f } Is there a reason why Mercyhurst cerning the production of con- prominence of the college within
dance instructor here at Mer- Furthermore, in regard to the community should not be aware certs and the involvement of both -the community at large.
cyhurst. This being my third year production, I feel that asking peo- of the changes Mr. Jones is Mercyhurst and Dance Theatre John Music f ;.>
at the 'Hurst, I have seen the ple to pay $5.00 or $7.50 a ticket is making? » students in -those concerts.
dissension of the Dance Depart- unreasonable. Granted, our Little In closing I feel that Mercy- Hence, she is neither credible as Editor's Note; Letters to the
ment due to the dissatisfaction Theatre may have mirrors on the hurst end the Dance Theatre of a voice of experience, nor Editor, including the one printed
with the instructors? before, wall, but one look will tell anyone Erie nave a lot to offer each representative of the general con- at above, do not need to be
therefore another new instructor that it isn't the Warner. This pro- other. I only hope that Mercy- sensus amongst Dance majors verified. Each letter expresses
is no surprise. It is sad though to duction is supposed to be the Mer- hurst isn't buried by the new- and others who have conducted an opinion or viewpoint of the in-
have witnessed the disap- cyhurst • College senior Dance found glory of the Dance Theatre affairs with the department, in dividual author and are treated
pearance of the Mercyhurst production; so what happened? 9 of Erie. *SSf> %frf particular with Mr. Jones. as such. It is .the Merciad's
Dawn Day It is, therefore, completely ir- responsibility to confirm only the
responsible on Miss Coyle's part authorship of each letter.
Dance Minor Disappointed With Letter to assume such an omniscient Were the Merciad to censor fet-
viewpoint. I question her motiva- ters for any other reason, this
tion m submitting such a letter newspaper would deprive the
Dear Editor. #* being done up there. cyhurst. He was asked to come, Mercyhurst community of an
I am writing in disappointment It is beyond me as to where she we spoke to him before his ar- for publication and the code of
of the article written by Elaine has received information, such as rival and he came. He had no ethics and standards of the Mer- arena for intellectual exchange
Coyle in the May 8 issue of Mer- the dancers having no choice of a time to prepare or plan for this ciad in permitting the letter to be concerning events of conse-
ciad. It was very shocking to me dance professor for spring term, big adjustment. He came here printed with no effort to verify its quence (artistic and otherwise)
because, he knew Mercyhurst context. *r 3 and their relevance (to borrow a
to read the information that was Dance-Theatre dancers paying particularly apt phrase).
so totally untrue. ;*. • practically nothing fori classes, needed somebody quickly to fill The consequences stemming
I am a dance*minor who is Mr. Jones trying to-use Mer- two positions that were left open from the publication of Miss The Freedom of the Press Com-
cyhurst dancers ^and Dance as of the end of winter term? With Coyle's letter I are far-reaching mission put it more succinctly in
presently taking classes from and bear serious ramifications. 1947 when they established that
Mr. Jones and performing in his Theatre dancers to cause dissen- all this behind him, Mr. Jones has
sion among the dancers and the in every way made us feel most The tone of her comments;is one requirement of the press is
production. Miss Coyle's position that it serves as "a forum for the
doesn't compare to mine at the dancer's being unhappy. All of comfortable and happy in the characteristic of the problems
studio.^J?*; j y which have afflicted the depart-1 exchange of \ comment and
present time. She had norightto these comments caused many
issue such an article of untrue in- hurt feelings among Mr. Jones If anyone was to take it upon ment in recent years. The at- criticism."
formation. Miss Coyle has and his dancers from both Mer- themselvestocometothe studio I mosphere of distrust which it ijany The Merciad has not violated
Journalistic code of ethics or
nothing to do with Mercyhurst cyhurst and Dance Theatre, f^ am sure they will notice smiling breeds between, the students cheapened its standards in
Dance Department and hasn't Mr. Jones has sacrificed time, faces, energetic bodies, spirit, themselves and the faculty anyway by printing Miss Coyle's
appeared in Weber Hall enough energy and future plans with and progression £ among every serves only to retard the effec-
to take a true picture of what is Dance Theatre to come to Mer- student. Mercyhurst dancers en- tiveness of the department 1 in letter to the Editor. V,
- ' - ••
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THE MERCIAD MAY 15,1981

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cOtit ton, ueV« J**e at fltocyhursf &/feje||

VJ

• .by Steve Curcio.. WEEK 0© f\*<fw

We are a crisis-oriented socie- Therefore, he is subject to the

ty. Americans seem to react only
when a crisis is imminent, or
when a situation has already
passed that point which can be
considered a serious problem.
Past history shows this trend to
be so, and our present life style
shows no change. One need only
look at the recent energy crisis or
the present economy situation to
see this is true.. A J, *3|
With this crisis orientation, we
also seem i to have adopted a
lifestyle synonymous with
violence. Murder in the streets,
although not a common occur-
rence that affects a majority of
our population, does happen often
enough that one cannot help but
joys |and sufferings that, all
humans must endure.
I can only react to the shooting
of the Pope in an individual way.
That is all any of us can do. We
cannot change human history,
nor can we control the emotions
or actions of others. All we can do
is act and react on our own. As an
individual, all I can feel at this
moment is helplessness | and a
shock that pierces. This emotion
is a natural reaction to an un-
natural event; a normal feeling
in an abnormal situation. *
Just within the
7
past six months,
We've been witness to^the
shooting of three figures of world
prominence. Ronald Reagan liv-

to fear for one's own life at tunes.
i I do not suggest that the crisis-
oriented lifestyle and violence go
hand-in-hand, but only that our
lives do not seem to be meshing in
a peaceful environment! \ &
Even the Prince of Peace is not
immune to senseless violence.
We've learned thatythis week.
Although the Pope is a religious
leader,fhefis only human.
Parents tAssoci ation Formed
The Mercyhurst College
Parents Association met on May
2 toe make plans for next year.
T!? ~ parents ^ssosi§tjpnf<Mjigts
formed-to'get* the parent more
involved. r* 3r*PpFte
£ Gary Bukowski, Director of
Alumni, is in charge of organiz-
ing p the Parents Association.
Bukowski commented that one of
the things for them to spend more
1 ii In -addition, several other
time g for orientation. "Parents
are a more vital part'than ever,"
according to Bukowski.
The freshman 'Orientation for
1981-82 will be held July 25 and
August 15. Bukowski and Mr.
Phillip Gillespie are the co-
ordinators of this event.
Another area- the Parents
Association are working on is a
library fund.*Jack Baldauf is in
charge of the drive to supply 2500
I FRESHMEN
All undecided ;and General Studies
\ \
Majors please come to 107 Main*for
advisor selection. £* # tiil!?
TRADE
i -A-
ed. John Lennon did not. It ap-
pears that the Pope will live: .One
cannot select a wider diversity of
m a n k i n d t h a n w h a t is
represented by these three
humans. Despite the differences,
SPORTING
wgbm by
there is a reminder of the com-
mon denominator in all our lives.
This denominator is morality. 2 B Weather is the word for this
week's fishing outlook. Fishing
gfWhere can we go from here? A reports have been very slow due
to the fact that not many anglers
have been out. *£;J
_
The morning of Activities Day,
I talked with Dave 4Cherico from
the campus center? He had been
fishing that very morning before
books. r "It is an effort to im- coming to work. A nice limit of
prove the library," Bukowski brown and rainbow trout in the
said, "It will help with- the, new 12" range were in the back of his
programs .*% f[ *?T " ^ truck as proof »of* his success.
The executive boardMdr the Afteruie rain, the fish were reaF
Parents Association was elected/ ly on the move. P w * ••
The secretary - * treasurer j is His fish were taken
David Tridel, Don ^Parents was Branch of French Creek, at East
in Watt-
named vice-president, and presi- sburg. A few fish were taken over
dent is John Tomich.
the weekend at Lake
The association also plans to The fishing will only improve ifPleasant.
start collecting dues effective Ju- the weather warms up for several
ly l.fThe dues, a cost of $10 a days in a row.
year, tentitlev the parents to
various services such as publica- this Aside from the fishing scene,
is one of the best
t i o n ! of the % happenings at year to be anywhere outdoors.
Mercyhurst. c %.
times of the
The wild flowers are really
blooming this time of the year
"We hope to better inform
the parents of the happenings at
Mercyhurst," Bukowski added,
"So they can put more into the
school." f» sfc'IB't t?B Leaving Erie i
For The Summer?
Responsible Grad. Student,
working on M.A. Intership in Erie
willing to House-Sit.
Contact Box 45 Preston
A CAMP COUNSELOR
A fun experience All college students
John Chrzanowski k
and it can make for an interesting
hobby in identifying them, fll
Many species of wildlife are
renewing the annual cycle of life
by giving birth to their young.
Also, hatching are various types
of insects and birds, many of
which you will only see this time
of the year, by nature of their
migrating habits.c l -g ;_
Speaking of -migrating, that
may be a good idea after talking
to Mr. Kubiak. He is President of
the Erie County Council of Sport-
smen and is really "up'* on the
environmental .issues surroun-
ding our area. Mr. Kubiak paints
a grim picture if the proposed
steel mill is constructed.
power plants along the Lake Erie
shoreline are in the works. Right
now, onshore drilling is causing
major problems to various
ecosystems within the environ-
ment by • water.jj airi and soil
pollution. *r M- ***?
Life
One of Mr. Kubiak's major con-
cerns is what will happen if they
drill in Lake Erie, part ojfethe
largest freshwater supply in the
world. Mr. Kubiak would like to
see students get more actively in-
volved in these issues. wR*
Help is always needed in issues
of tins sort. Perhaps students
needing^a ^project to work on
could contact*him as he says
there is always lots of work to be
done in these areas, fp l|l fV
It may sound pretty grim, but
the largest freshwater supply of
water could turn into the largest
dumping pool of stagnated who
knows what! at£ u
Minorities
Affairs Club
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3rd Annual
Fashion Show
The show will be
Friday,
May 15
|in the
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Welcome
MAY 15,1981
In Theology Department
Garrelts GivenM^rant; |§ 1
Students
By Myra Gross
Awarded Scholarships
Dr. George Garrelts, Assistant
Professor of Theology, was given
a grant by the National Endow-
ment for the Humanities to give a
summer seminar at Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY. Garrelts
stated, "l made a proposal of the
work I intended to do." He was
then chosen to teach a course on
American Religion in the 19th
and 20th centuries among non-
established churches. Garrelts
explained that the partly
theological and partly historical
teaching will pertain to black and
white folk religion. ,-• •<"
Garrelts said the seminar
" . . . enables smaller colleges to
getfa better! shot at bigger
libraries.';** f plained, vis interested in social
fo The federally funded program
will host 12 people from across
the United States. The seminar
will run from June 15 to August 7.
In an unrelated event Chritine
Egan Top Choice For Housing
by Chris Dorazio
Egan seemed to be the
|.. Not only were many freshmen
preference for*a lot of women
when room registration was held
May 5. | ji. !jw*£^i
As it stands now Egan is pretty
much filled and Baldwin Hall is
set to house mostly freshmen.
"Egan is more, home-like",
noted one freshman planning to
movefromBaldwin to Egan. She
also addea,—i ""can't^seem to
study in my room, it gets too
noisy a lot of the time." *•
This was I the reasoning for
many of the women who are plan-
ning the same move. Another
reason is that it is possible for a McAuley Hall. There is still the ly formed Radio Club.
student to get a private room in
Egan.
*JJ decision has not been made yet. the {position. The station went
Continued from page 2
of Erie presents a It Gala Arts
Weekend at Mercyhurst Little
Theatre. From reading only that
much, one might be lea to believe
that D.T.E. is putting on an an-
nual performance which just hap-
pens to be staged in our Little
Theatre. The only redemption I
can see for this ad, is thai under
the D.T.E. credits and cast, the
MC Dance Department is listed
along with'the .now familiar 3
statement of merger betweenr
D.T.E. and M.C£ f sonal observations and I claim
Also, according to these same
sources, Firebird is being per-
formed "by popular demand."
Demand from whom, I wonder?
Wouldn't the Mercyhurst com-
munity be interested in seeing
more of our own.majors and
minors performing in the so-
called "Senior Production"?
As a former dance major, now
a minor, I have been involved
with different aspects of the
Dance performances here since
Fall '78. Until-now, it has always
been department policy for the
graduating seniors to produce a
student concert!. Past perfor-
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Argenziano, a sophomore, and
Hope Holben, a senior, have
received scholarship awards for
1981-82 in Religious Education
and Lay Ministry, it was an-
nounced by Robert O'Brien,
associate professor of theology.
"Both have been employed
part-time in pastoral programs
for youth," explained O'Brien.
"They have 'been?active as
volunteers ? in local {activities
related to$ their academic
studies; in particular liturgical
music, and teenage social pro-
grams sponsored by local
churches, f t m
Garrelts said Argenziano
would like to become involved in
Youth Ministry in parishes and
churches. Holben, Garrelts ex-
justice and peace.
"There's an incredible need for
lay ministry. The jobs are there,
it's just a matter of commit-
ment." said Garrelts.
women pushing for Egan, but
also for a Sesler apartment. One
Radio Club Announces Appointments
who did get an apartment noted, l Christopher Settlemire has over great this year even though position. I'm looking forward to
"I just wanted to feel more on my been named as the new Program it was its first year," commented working on projects this summer
own. I wanted to get out of the Director along with Carla Ander- Settlemire. "We have a lot of big lor the station," said Anderson.
dorm." This same reasoning was son as Student Manager of the ideas for next year and I think "Hopefully, more people will
used by other women vying for an campus radio station WMCY. people are going to be impressed become interested in WMCY, and
apartment. E v j M ".%jBjg£j The announcement came before with WMCY. it will really get off the ground
Those, women staying in the Radio Club meeting held on "Being program director and next year." *.
Baldwin really .have no com- Sunday, May 10a. J%J* r^> jj president of radio club will be a At the Radio Club meeting elec-
plaints of their living environ- Settlemire is currently the big asset so I can be able to incor- tions were held for 81-82 officers.
ments Although one freshmen Presidnt of the Radio Club and porate both into the picture," he Elected were Chris .Settlemire,
commented, "In a way it would wasre-eTectecrasPresident ror added. Wt •$. #g|pK ffl President: Jeanne Bertalin,
F Vice
have been nice to get an apart- the 81-82 school year. During the 2 Anderson is presently "the PresideriT;^athy 0*Conner,
ment, lust for the eXDerience." 7? school year he has served at the secretary of the club. During last Secretary]'alfd Robert Bruno as
Another concern when it comes station as a D.J. and he helped to term she served the station as a Treasurer.! -j-4 ^ »
to housing is what will happen to write the constitution of the new- newsperson. She also played a I The next fmeeting for the
y key role in creating the constitu- Radio Club is scheduled for this
question of whether or not it will "It is a big thrill for me to get tion for the Radio Club, ggj M Sunday, May 17,-. at. 8:00 in the
be all males or stay coed. This
B "I was really excited to get the Back Porch Cafe. • • *• •
mances have been outstanding.
With the recent change in faculty,
Auditions For WMCY DJ's Still A Few
some department changes*are
understandable.* Butf is it really and>News and Sports Staff Radio T-Shirts
making Mercyhurst a "College of
Distinction" by having so much Including Present DJ.'s j Left 11
outside involvement? Whatever Anyone interested in DJing $ so
became of the policy of 4 eaeh
"academic primacy?" For Mer-
cyhurst £ dancers, this perfor- or working in News and Sports Contact
mance is an academic event, not f For WMCY Next Year Contact:
a hobby or avocation. ^*f V§\ S. Curcio, Preston
T This letter represents my per- Chris Settlemire, Program Director or Radio Club
Members
full responsibility for it. I unders- Egan Box 127 | fP
tand there Iwas some suspicion or 825-4631 (Sunday 6-8)
over who really wrote last week's
letter signed by Elaine. Although
I am not taking any dance classes'
this term. I have spent time wat-
To Set Up Audition Time. Coming
ching rehearsals. I
M The two advertisements I
quoted are blatantly obvious to Writing Center Workshops "f Up:
anyone who reads this if paper.
From my objective viewpoint, I
I
During the week of May *18,j the Second Ping
must agree with" Elaine and
thank her for being concerned Writing Centeriwill |offer a series lot | Pong}
enough about the dance program workshops conducted by the tutors. Tournament x
to write the Merciad! -»
Sincerely, I .1 \ The^topics and scheduled nimes are
Rose Marie Forget. as follows: ? » i i* as? ^before the end
of the semester.
Improving Spelling
Writing Term Papers
Tuesday, May 1910:45
Wednesday, May 2011:00 Anyone who is in-
Answering Jn-Class Essays
Writing Footnotes
Thursday, May 2110:30 f
Thursday, May 2111:15
terested is invited
to the meeting on
All workshops will be <held in the Thursdayfthe 21st \
Writing * Center, t If ^interested please at 7:00 p.m. in the
Union: * »
sign up by contacting the writing
Center, Lower* Level McAtjfley, ext. It will last only —~i
1
y44. for 15 minutes.

PAGE 6
Comment from page 3
biguous future.
1
By a fair
those who responded opted in
margin,
favor of removing the poles. The
final tally revealed nine ad-
vocating removal of the poles and
five supporting their existence.
In percentage translation, this
denotes a 64 percent to 36 percent
ratio. | [>
4
'I strongly feel that the
presence of poles detracts from
the beauty of the school; visitors
are unable to view or be welcom-
ed to Mercyhurst College proper-
ly," commented a freshman
Dietetics major.
fit Steve r-Frisina, a Mercyhurst
f:
graduate presently employed
withv Admissions, echoed this
view and added, "The side door is
okav for*staff/ Prospective
students and current students
deserve the front door.'! jg
Visitors and those doing
business with the college are pos-
ed with the difficulty of finding an
entrance, pointed out Sister Joan
Prenatt. The poles "cause great
inconvenience, she stated. £
One of the more extreme com-
ments denouncing the presence
of the poles was volunteered by
Sophomore Michael Fitzgerald.
"They look ugly as sin," he
remarked.
Sharon M. Sullivan who works
in the Information ^Office also
voted in favor of uprooting the
poles. She attested to receiving
complaints from visitors,
delivery persons, and Adult
Education night students. f-*<
An alternate suggestion was of-
fered by a juniorEnglish Major
who opted for the poles to be
replaced with gates on both sides
of the horseshoe and a walkway
to the front door. This type of
solution, would complete .the
Commuter Surveys Distributed
By Myra Gross
Commuters of Mercyhurst Col-
lege have received a commuter
survey in the past two weeks.
This survey was administered by
Dr. David D. Palmer, academic
dean of Mercyhurst College. }•-••'
"The surveyJ asked various
questions, such as, should Mer-
cyhurst provide a commuter ad-
visor and/or form a commuter
club? Should a commuter roster
be compiled to * facilitate car
pools?" he explained.
The survey also concerned dis-
count tickets for commuter
meals, and; distributing] a
schedule of events to the com-
Employment Opportunities
* 200 positions throughout Erie County
* $3.35 per hour - 35-40 hours per week
* Clerical, maintenance, supervisory, and labor
'positions available
/
* Career counseling and Job search assistance
-provided to all persons , &
Jobs are open to all unemployed persons residing
in Erie County, but living outside of the Erje City
limits. All applicants must be at least seventeen
(17) years of age but not reach their twenty-second
(22nd) birthday before September* 30, 1981. Also,
certain specific income requirements must be
met by all persons seeking employment.
visual motif which begins at the
front gates but abruptly ends.
Also, gates could be kept locked
and then opened when the need
be. It seems much easier for a
maintenance man to turn a key
and swing open two pair of gates
than to remove two chains and
extract four>. poles. This idea,
although financially trying, is
workable and aesthetically
gratifying. * }
In favor of the hands-off the
poles policy is a Sister of Mercy
who commented, "The pavement
is too narrow for comfortable
driving and parking." She stated
that the present amount of park-
ing space is adequately'
Egan Hall rcsid* "jjg. Jo
Cline remarked, "It has lessened
the traffic flow through the Egan
dorm before visiting hours."
Freshman Regina Zeyzus
responded, "The first view of
Mercyhurst through the. gates
and up the drive is a beautiful
one. Cars in the horseshoe area
detract from this beauty." 4-
Safety of the j students who
traverse the driveway was a con*
sideration of Junior Christopher
Meyers who stated that other
parking areas should be expand-
ed to provide more room for
vehicles on campus.
This small sampling of views
can hardly be considered scien-
tifically accurate in.terms of
reaching a favorable consensus.
These comments may, however,
provide Dr. Garvey with greater
insight as he deliberates toward
an acceptable solution. If and
"when he dote decide to alter the
poles status, student complaints
should be nil as the chance to ex-
press student opinions was
missed. 4
muters to promote participation.
One sophomore commuter
stated that he isn't going to fill
out his survey. "They did the
same thing last year, and I didn't
notice any changes.
| f Palmer said he would like the
commuters to become a more in-
timate part of Mercyhurst." "We
tried to indicate that we are in-
terested in their problems and
feelings.", t
* Palmer said his office will ac-
cept the survey sheets until the
end of this week. Then the
tabulations will be made and the
results given. '&5
* The Snack Bar
MAY 15,1981
Congratulations Carla on Student
Manager. WMCY will have a
Mercy') Ads great year in 1981-82. Your Pro-
gram Director $*
Bob. B.M.V
Congratulations Steve and Linda. Chris and WMCY: That's good, Apt. 4 I did notice the clock turn-
because when the Merciad pays ed, back... good try. It worked.
I think numer 9 has the SEXIEST it's first class I None of this blue
legs on c a m p u s . What ribbon redneckness. Becca Carla, There are those who get
things done; There are those .who
proportion! jp%i* s S * SHL'! Pocket Instamatic Camera miss- watch things get done; There are
It's a good thing we have TADL-Y ing from Spring formal, Please those who wonder what happen-
return to Denise; S-Box 540. ed. Why are ^avou one who
MO and our space pet! fc fit
Reward r wonders- about what? Your P.D.
Kel- Remember we're only 19, we
can get away with it! rf?.- J «£j Chrissie Stroebel. Happy Birth-
day Kid!! Remember you're not
Aw, poor thin— I'll always love getting older, you're getting bet-
Gala Weekend
yalr BE; .''JjjS 9 j r o S ter. Love Always, Fitz Now Underway
Congratulation^ Congratulations Radio Club Ex- by Carla Anderson
Merciad 4! Sorry Becca- nobody ecutive Board- Jeanne Bertalin- Mercyhurst College will pre-
got; emulsified-Everybody had Sec Vice President, Kathy O'Conner- sent a "Gala Arts Weekend" with
Fun. We're all thirsty! Chris Bob Bruno- Treasurer. Chris the Dance Theater of Erie. The
production will be 'May 14
through the 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Little Theater, k f
Alumni Reunion This Summer "I'm'ireally^ happy/* said
Lawrence J ones, present director
by Carla Anderson 3b
of the. Dance Theater of Erie.
"We got it together so quickly,"
Mercyhurst College will be celebrating an alumni reunion this he added. \ *S
summer. J£i JS5l$&fc? *?'• i ^ Featured dancers are Jenny ^
H "We want to get the alumni on campus," said Gary Bukowski, Arold and John Muzic. "It is a
director of alumni, "for a fun learning experience." ; nice program," commented
Mercyhurst College's classes of 1931,1936,1941,1946,1951,1956, Jones, "it shows the dancers off
1961,1966,1971,1976 will be marking anniversaries this year.? and what they can do." Twenty-
The Alumni college reunion will be held July 31 through August 2. seven Mercyhurst students will&
"All alumni are invited," saod Bukowski. "The whole concept is for take part in the production, with V
the alumni to come back to Mercyhurst and spend time with all the five people from the \ Da nee
other classes." '•$*£ **? 5|j \ c*§f 3* Theater of Erie. •} »*
. "We want - to make the reunion £ a success, "^commented The Dance Theater of Erie will
Bukowski. For more information contact Gary Bukowski at exten- be underwriting the production.
sion 230. * § 8 S S i . *£&&£ 1 3 2 5 E s £ ? v 8 S The theater has funded $3000 for
the event. K g } ? S
"There are about 250 tickets g
left," saidjJones, Adult tickets
£ WANT A are $5.00 in advance
students. : and
m S2.50 for
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| EGAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
for more Information If you are a third term freshman with a QPA of
3.0 or better, you may qualify for acceptance in
the Egan Scholars Progra m. >
This honors program has as its focal point the
Due To academically talented student. It serves his needs
by offering special courses at a level designed to
Previous keep? his interest, outstanding faculty whose
Committments scholarship is matched by their teaching ability,
and the opportunity to interact with peers of his
own caliber. f }
A student who participates fully in the program
will have taken twelve Egan Scholar experiences
Will Close by the end of his college career: at least six Egan
courses, one seminar, and one project. If he has
The Following tehse twelve experiences and, in addition, achieves
Days In Nay 1981 a cumulative WPA of 3.5, he will graduate with
Egan Scholar honors and his transcript will be so
Saturday, May 16 designated. ; t §
Closed, Cicago If you are accepted now, as a third term
, Sunday, May 17 freshman, ?your participation in the program will
Closed, Cicago be on a completely voluntary basis. This means
that you will be entitled to take Egan Scholar
courses, as many or as few as you want, and you
w

Saturday, May 23
Interested persons should phone 455-2914 during Closed, School Picnic will have the opportunity to graduate with Egan
regular business hours to schedule a confidential Monday, May 25 £? Scholars honors, provided that you fulfill all the re-
interview. f | Closed No School quirements.' J •
Sunday, May 24 Applications are available at 205 Preston. For
County of Erie Closed Memorial Day further details contact Dr. V. Petronio, director of
Department of Employment and Training Weekend the program. r&H&L**
 MAY 15,1981 THE MERCIAD PAGE7

Women's j Basketball 1
Coach Resigns B M S |
by Carlos Pizza and Marea-Lynn Cicon i E H SBy-JHBfB
Rhonda Carlson, head women's basketball coach has resigned as
of May 1,1981. The reasons stated by Ms. Carlson were personal in
nature. WL MM ^f i*;.*?
Dr. Michael Cusack, athletic director, responded, "We discussed
it together and the fact that she resigned was entirely w her
decision." * ^SHF Ja f
Cusack also said that the position will be advertised in various
newspapers. "Obviously for a part-time Job such as this, you're not
going to recruit coast-to-coast," he said.
The Athletic Director has full authority in the selection process
"That's the way it's been in the past" he said. "Ms. Price will have
some input to an extent but I have the final say."
He added that it would be beneficial to have a few of the players
involved in the search for the new coach.
When asked to comment on her resignation. Ms. Carlson
declined.

Netters Hunt For

National Fame 3 Frank Kutilac tagged at second daring the Westminster game last week. Lakers split
1 Fourth-year coach | Dennis * <3e3iSPII8 "*•' •.-ii Rich Forsgren
Ranalli has taken seniors Tom
Chybrzynski and Andy Findlay Gary Dagan disposed of Mike
along with juniors Ravinder Biachi6-0, 6-1. g S f e
Sabherwal and Steve Spies on the
NCAA ' sponsored taring "While In d o u b l e s
delighted that we've got a bid, my Findlay/Sabherwal captured the
play Crew Team^Travels
aRU
only regret is that ail six players district
were not invited," remarked oSnies/Chybrznski
title with a 6-3,6-4 victory
ver Arah a m/ S tau b .
blasted .Mur-
ToiDadlVails 1
Ranalli. * ^ . ..,• }
The national draw consists of 64 pAns yh/mNeoac da en/oD a6-2, 6-3-'and
The men's and women's lightweight fours journeyed down
singles players and 32 doubles Abegg/Bianchi 6-2,g a7-5. n ousted
* 8 to Philadelphia. Pa this past weekend to participate in the
teams six institutions gained full £? Sabherwal ^-completed the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta considered to be the national
team bids: Cal. State of regular season with a 16-6 record. championship of rawing outside the Ivy League. j
Bakersfield, Cal. State-Hayward, Spies and Findlay each own 15-7 In the heats which were held Friday morning, the Laker
Florida international, Hampton charts. Chybrzynski stands at men outdistanced the University of New Hampshire, Skid-
Institute, Rollins, and Southern 12-10. *Ashmeade- and >X)agan more, LaSalle College, Univ. of Minnesota. MannattanUniv.,
rninlbs at Edwardsville! Mer- finished with 17-5 records.' Univ. of Virginia, Marfst, Vfllanova- antf fft&tf.& Omr^fuaVfl' » ft

• • " *
Wayne Ashmeade
by Andy Findlay
By W.D. "Bud" Prize
When Wayne Ashmeade punch-
ed home a forehand winner in a
doubles match versus Edinboro
last Saturday, it marked the end
of another chapter in Mercyhurst
tennis history. '*
For the eighth year in succes-
sion, the Lakers garnered the
NAIA D18 tennis title. The 'Hurst
outpaced the 'Boro with 27 points
versus 18. Indiana grabbed six
-points, Behrend one, and
Westminster zero in the D18 net
event held at crosstown Behrend.
The victory advances the 14-6
Lakers to the NAIA nationals at
Kansas City,.May 25-30. Last
J season, the netters; finished in
sixth position at Kansas. In 1976,
they won the national title.
• 'Suecess breeds success"
states an old adage, and, accor-
dingly, the Lakers have been in-
vited to send a four-man team to
the NCAA Div. Ill nationals at
Little Rock. Ark. this week.
; ATTENTION
cyhurst was edged out for the In doubles action, the top two Academy. Still, this strong showing was not good enough to
sixth wild card slot by Florida In- pairs, which are currently at Lit- advance to the finals, but did qualify them for the Petite
ternational, but was named one tle | Rock have ,15-6 records. Finals the following day. g j feg
of four teams consisting of four Ashmeade and Dagan own a 15-7 NL In that race, the Lakers shot off the line at a blistering 41
singles players and two doubles strokes per minute, taking a whole boat length over the Coast
pairs. :-. 4' • ** sM chart. \ £ i »* j£afl& Guard Academy in only 10 strokes. After leaving Villanova,
Another 12 singles players from Manhattan and Coast Guard in their wake, the foursome bat-
around the country have been in- tled it out for first place with powerhouse F.I.T.
vited^ From the East region,
Bloomsburg, which finished
J Thei The two crews slugged it out during the last half-mile of the
course, exchanging leads several times. Finally, it was
eighth last year, has sent a two-
man team.
Lost & Found F.I.T. crossing the line just seconds before the pursuing
"I think we'll play really well
at little Rock anafinishin the top
Department Lakers. is£3L • i £s £
Coach Al Belovarac was very pleased with his crew's show-
ing," We competed- with and defeated some of the best crews f
five," said Senior Chybryznski. | is located in the
"This is my last year at'the Security Office, in the country, a real tribute to the strength of our program
'Hurst amd I'm thrilled to have and the determination ofits oars people. He added, "we'llti
been invited. It will be a basement of Preston Hall be back next year shooting for a medal, which we'll nave an*
excellent chance of getting." ' ^,-\ :
|
memorable end to my college If you have found any lost articles,
career if we can reap some please turn them in. If you have lost The Lady Lakers entered the Women's lightweight four at
honors at the national level/' he anything, please contact us first. Dad Vail and narrowly missed making the finals in that
concluded. ^. Wemayhaveit. prestigious regatta. * \*£* J
In NAIA district play at In their quaufying heat, the foursome, consisting of Elaine
Behrend last Friday, the Lakers The Security Department Gianti, Gail Lewis, Ann Gilligan, Patty Marchwinski and
swept all the singles and doubles Mary Collins, edged George Washington Univ. but lost to
matches from Edinboro to claim Fordham by five seconds, eliminating them from further
the team title. competition. J. « ^afc 1
Sabherwal steered himself to The Lakers were hammering it out for 1500 meters where it
fame on the front cover of the
Weekender with a 6-4,6-3 victory
Last was anyone's race, but faltered in the last 500 as Wesleyan
and Fordham slipped by. |
over Jim Abraham. Spies crush-
ed Alan -Staub 6-1, 6-3, and
Findlay topped Lou Murphy 7-6,
Issue it 11111111111 iti 1111 m i i ui 1111111111111 M I 1111 nitmitiimntttttt
7-6. Chybrzynski knocked off
Tony Nocando 6-4,6-1, Ashmeade May; 2 2
nailed Rick Abegg 6-2, 6-2 and
j (The i '
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Junction
Anyone wishing to apply for the positions of E. 36th and Pine Ave.
SAC officers for the 1981-82 schooi year: |
Letters of application are due in the MSG Office by
Wednesday, May 20. pr
Hour
I All Applicants will be contacted to set up their interviews.
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