VOL. 62 NO.

10 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA 16546 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8,1988

Admissions
tougher,
QPA's
higher
By Margaret Coffey
Merciad staff reporter

The tougher admission's policy coincides

with the higher QPA's of fall 1988 freshmen
compared with freshmen of a year ago.
According to director of freshman studies
Bob Pagni, the tougher admissions standards
are seen infreshmengradesfromthe fall term.
In a larger class size,fewerfreshmenhave a
QPA below 2.0 and fewer have below 1.75.
Fewer freshmen also dropped out after the
fall term. Fifteen didn't return for the winter
term this year as compared to 21 who didn't
return for last year's winter term, Pagni said.
The fifteen 1988 freshmen represent four
percent of the "traditional" freshmen en-
rolled. According to I Pagniv a traditional
freshman is a full-time student who is not an
adult studentt Last year's traditional fresh-
men represent 6 percent who didn * t return for
the winter term. |
Besides a change in the admission policy
One last time
forfreshmen,the registration system has also A GROUP OF friends (from right) Sharon Biss.Sean Hennessy\ Beth Savolsfas and Tom Stilley enjoy one of the last warm days of fall.
been changed. Registration was held in Sul-
livan Hall in November instead of the Blue
Room, which was subdivided into class-
rooms making it impossible to register there.
According to registrar Bonnie Hall, a
Academic Celebration will kick off new year
maze of tables in Sullivan Hall guided traffic By Michelle Bush Hie academic celebration will -Polish film festival |
flow. This "image effect deflected the rush of Merciad staff editor speakers, films, demonstrations, debates, -Presentation on El Salvador |
people, Hall said, making registration much workshops, panel discussions and perform- -Speaker on women's issues
easier and more organized. f Students get a two-day vacation but they ances, according to Palmer. } -j v -Wine and cheese tasting event
Many students commented positively on are still expected to attend seminars on cam- The college's goal for the celebration is to -Dance performance 1
the new registration process. Hall also said pus. . , make learning enjoyable. "The goal has -Presentation on local, state and national
registration turned out well. There were no Mercy hurst begins its third annual Aca- always been to make the celebration intellec- environmental problems
major problems with registration and many demic Celebration on Monday night, Jan. 30 tually stimulating, 5 provocative and fun," -Social science students* forum
old problems were solved. | •
and closes classes on Tuesday* Jan. 31 and Palmer said. -Panel discussion on drug abuse
Even the new calendar system of having Wednesday, Feb. 1 to hold a variety of pres- The presentations for this year's celebra-
afloatingcourse didn't entations for the Mercy hurst Community. tion aren't confirmed yet, but Palmer gave Palmer explained what preparations are
present any difficulties, according to Hall. * "Although there are no classes, we en- some examples of possible features: needed to produce this mixture of seminars.
Registration was also made easier by courage and expect full participation by as "It is a matter of soliciting recommendations
r
having die entire adult college process take many students and faculty as possible," assis- -Him on racism ! -
place in the adult college office. Hall said. tant to the president David Palmer said. -Special showing of Our Town see Celebration, pg. 2

By Maria Kelly At the same time she offers an alternative a Christian in today's world.
Merciad staff reporter view of Jesus as the Christ, which she bases on "Writing the book has helped me
the synoptic gospels, Snyder said. clearly understand that there is an absolute
The main argument on the book, accord- connection between what I say I believe about
College professors have a great deal of
Jesus Christ and how I relate to other people
work correcting papers, taking classes and ing to Snyder, is that if Christology is funda-
Snyder making up tests, but some still find time to mentally rooted in the historical Jesus rather
write and publish books. i than some philosophical work view, it would
in light
suffering
of

Unlike
that
among
many
belief,
us,"
especially
die
authors,
said.
Snyder
Dr. Mary Hembrow Snyder of the Reli- be more authentic and more liberating for the a hard time getting her book published. An
the poor

didn't
and

have

releases gious Studies department had her book, The suffering people in our world today.
Christology of Rosemary Radford Ru- "My idea for the book came from two
1
editor from Connecticut, who
ether: A Critical Introduction published places,' * Snyder said. J' First, it cam from myschool with, showed interest in her book.
Snyder went to

October 1988. * } £ | own struggle with the question of what it "He said he couldn't promise anything, but
book The book is about the christology of means to say I believe in Jesus Christ in a he liked it and offered me a contract on Aug.
Ruether, who is a leading Catholic feminist suffering world as ours is today."
theologian in,North America. Ruether's "And second, it came from my study of
23,1987," Snyder said. I
This book isn't the only one Snyder in-
christology, according to Snyder, is a study of Ruether's Christology," Snyder said. tends to write. "I definitely hope to write
Jesus as die Christ and how die Christ symbol According to Snyder, the book was very gmore and continue my research, which will
has been used tojustify oppression against the successful in answering some of her own enable me to be a better teacher," she said.
Jews, women, the poor and the environment personal questions about what it means to be |"Teaching is my first love."
PAGE 2 The Mertiad DECEMBER 8,1988

Part 1 of a 6 part series

Music major Frankenbury Coping with winter term stress

admires Edwin Moses Pressure brought on by the rig-
ors of college life can keep students
from performing at their best and
can cause physical pain- unless
they know how to overcome it,
#
according to sports psychologist,
f ites and he admires him for hi* author and authority on human
*
drinkers, he said.
Also, heavy television > view-
ers— "couch potatoes** are more
likely to experience headaches,
backaches and joint pains than non-
viewers. ; reach peak performance. His ap-
Kriegel suggested that students
Peak Performance Under
Pressure, (Doubleday 1984) has
spent the last 16 years exploring,
developing and applying the most
advanced strategies to help people
pearance at the Associated Colle-

musical expression in opera as well performance and pressure, Robert do regular stretching exercises, like giate Press Conference is part of a
*
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as piano. | Kriegel, Ph.D., who spoke at the rolling shoulders, bending and national college tour sponsored by
(
*
Talented musicians,aren't the Associated Collegiate Press annual reaching, to relieve tension-related Nuprin.
only receivers of Frankenbury's convention in Atlanta, October 28, pain. "Tension and pain can inter- To remind you how to perform
admiration. Because Frankenbury about overcoming the pressures of fere with your ability to think at your best, Kriegel and the makers
ran cross-country and track in high college. The convention was at- clearly,** he said. "When you're of Nuprin have \ developed! a
tended by three Mercyhurstand five 4
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I school, he respects runner Edwin not thinking clearly your perform- 'pocket coach*' oftipsfor combat-
• Moses and says he feels he can Gannon students. I ance suffers, you begin to feel de- ing pressure and pain. For a free
relate to him. I The severity of pressure and pressed and you fail.'' Inevitably, copy of the j. Nuprin. Pain Relief
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From Toscanini and Moses, pain among young people aged 18- this will increase stress even more. Guide, write to Nuprin, P.O. Box
'V Sst.
Frankenbury learned, "No matter 24 was documented by the land- Kriegel, author of The C-Zone: 14160, Baltimore. MD 21268.
how much it hurts sometimes, it mark study on pain, the Nuprin Pain
Report, Kriegel said. The report
v h
doesn't mean you give up."
Despite the temptation to give concluded that more young people Top off your next pizza
so
f up when frustrated, Frankenbury
says he sticks!to his music. "I
suffer from pain than people in any
other adult age group. with a treat for the kids.
M
would like a good foundation in Kriegel said there are practical
piano," he says. ways for students to perform, rather
than buckle, under stress.
By Holly Fulmer p With his foundation in piano, xiety over exams, moving
Merciad staff reporter Frankenbury says he wants to enter to a new area or strained relation-
the D'Angelo Competition which ships leave little opportunity for
is held each summer. Every third college students to escape stress,
r The older I get, I see it doesn't year the competition revolves which in turn causes pain,'' Kriegel
matter whether or not you're in the around piano and this year he says said. "To be successful in such a w
limelight; it's whether or not you've he hopes to win. "All you can do demanding environment, students
reached those around you,'' sopho- is try,'' he said. must learn how to cope with pres-
more Robert Frankenbury says. Frankenbury's 'future plans sure and make it work for them.''
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,i|. Majoring in piano performance include conducting and opera. In To control pressure and stress,
and minoring in voice, • Frank- order to "complete these goals he Kriegel suggested that students ask New NOID* toys from
enbury was interested in taking has to travel/ "A certain magni- themselves four questions: "What Domino's Pizza?
piano lessons at age 3, but growing tude draws me to do so in Italy," he is in my control in this situation?" Look out! The
up in St Louis left him without says. What are my strengths in this situ-
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No1d 1s coming
access to a qualified piano teacher.
He began performing around The older*i|get, I see it
age 11, singing in his church choir
doesn't matter whether
ation?" "What do I want to accom-
plish?** and "What do I have to do
right now?" '/• !
your way! r <*
Get a Noid for
SOt with? the |
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and participating in band and cho- He reminded students that they purchase of any
rus. In addition to piano and sing- or not you're in the lime- can not control other people, situ-
any 16" large
pizza.
ing, Frankenbury also plays saxo-
phone and is currently playing bas- light; it's whether ations or outcomes, but they can
A different
control their own attitude and ac-
soon in the Wind Ensemble^on you've reached those tions.
No1dfevery
week* see dates
campus. 4

In die future, Frankenbury said

around you.i 'Know your strengths and limi- above. |
tations. Identify what you do know But hurry!
he and several of his friends plan to — Robert Frankenbury and can do," Kriegel said. He also This NOIDly
start a jazz band,
Classical music and jazz are a According to Frankenbury, a
told * students to set specific
"stretch*' goals that are challenging
o f f e r won't
l a s t long. •f*8fe?
few of Frankenbury's favorites. He music career doesn't usually pro- and motivating, but not to set
also enjoys groups such as Breathe vide excessive wealth I but he Open for lunch
"strain** goals that can cause panic. 11am* 1am Sua-Thurs. HUM. IT*. NOO* toign In C**y«ucon*
and Sting. * 'Experimental music is doesn't focus tooimuch on the "The mind can only concen- 11 am-2am Frl&Sat.
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interesting," he added, explaining materialistic aspect of it. He trate on one thing at a time. Focus
that he enjoys it because of its me- doesn't like to hear a musician who your attention on the task at hand New NOID* toys
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lodic form. does either. "I don't care to listen and you will finish it faster, easier
No matter what type of music to a performance by someone who Get a No1d for 50<t with the purchase
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Frankenbury listens to, he appreci- does." J jg ^; ^ i of any 16" jlarge* p i z z a . ;
A d i f f e r e n t Noid each week, see
ates it if it's good. "If it's good I like ,1 Music isn't a career someone - Some pain can foe avoided by
above dates. I -
it, if I like it, it's good." chooses Frankenbury says. changes in lifestyle, Kriegel noted.
The Nuprin Pain Report docu- No coupon necessary, just ask!
According to Frankenbury, pi- "Music is a career that chooses While supplies last.
mented that heavy drinkers have a Limit one Noid per pizza.
anist Toscanini is one of his favor- you." i
higher prevalence of pain than light
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Academic Celebration 9 continued from page 1

The Double Deal! *8 _ _
from academic departments, many
of which are presentations by our Palmer said. i as the event gains popularity. Get two 12" medium cheese pizzas*
The head count of those partici- Despite its expected growth in each with one topping of your choice,,
own faculty and many authorities all for only .... $8.88!
who are experts in agparticular pating in last year's celebration was future years, the college intends to No coupon necessary, just ask!*
field,' * he said. I 2,723, according to director of ex- stay focused on the primary reason
for beginning the academic celebra- Additional Items* $1.25,* covers
The good turnout for die previ- j ternal affairs Mary Daly. both pizzas. I |
This head count also includes tion. "Mercyhurstlas a college One coupon or offer per pizza.
ous academic celebrations have' Expires: 1/15/89
the public, who are invited to attend. ought to have a responsibility of not
convinced the college to make this
an annual event; "In the past two According to Daly, promoting the only showing the excellence of its Fast. Free Delivery*
years this celebration has turned out celebration to the Erie community is own people, but ought to be a place Good at any. Erie County
to be very effective and we've been "delicately handled,** because a where interesting matters of the day location. " i
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encouraged to repeat it every year, * problem of seating space will occur can be discussed,' * Palmer said.
DECEMBER 8,1988 The Merciad
Take advantage of Academic Celebration
As the Academic Celebration diverse as the Lindburg baby kid-
nears and plans are being finalized, naping, the strength of the United
for i t *
: Mercyhurst does the students a
many students look forward to two States Navy, to feminist theology.
vacation days. • * If you look on page one, you
Mercyhurst doesn' t go through will notice that an interesting variety
favor by turning Jan. 31 and Feb. 1
into a time of enjoyable learning.
There is nothing going on that inter-
all of the work putting it together so of subjects are scheduled for this ests you? Than what are you doing
students can have an extra two days year too. Some examples are: a in college?
to sleep in. a play, a presentation on El Salvador, College is a place where people go
The academic" celebration is (and everyone's favorite) a wine beyond the realm of average learn-
designed to give students an inno- and cheese tasting event I ing into afieldof intense intellectual
vative and fun way to learn some- The number of students attend- study. The diverse subjects repre-
thing, a breakfromthe boredom of ing last year was approximately sented at the Academic Celebration
everyday classes. S« vp 1000. The college enrolls twice as reflect this intense intellectual
The sessions are very interest- many students as that The figures study. 1 nity started to become a reality.
ing and they can aid students in their of those students attending this year Try and make it to this year's
major or other classes. Last year should be doubled. The college celebration. The enjoyable learning
there!were sessions on tonics as wants to see all students come out experience can't hurt you.
Stress of college! recognized
Since the time colleges began it Students are constantly bom- time engage in mature relationships
has been the opinion of college barded with pressure and stress with members of the opposite sex.
students that they are under great causing situations. For many stu- The student must also meet the
amounts of stress. Finally, though, dents, college is theirfirstexperi- demands and "deadlines of their
a study on stress in the different age ence with living awayfromhome. schoolwork. If a student is taking
groups (the Nuprin Pain Report) They must learn to manage their three or four classes, it means they
proves what we students have own time, learn to live with other are going to have to complete three
known all along. people, and possibly, for the first . or four projects or papers. Most
likely they will all be due on or
around the same date.
Many students suffer from
stress due to lack of sleep or quiet
The Merciad relaxation time. We students who
live on campus are constantly faced
with noise. Your apartment, dorm
Mercyhurst College's First-Class newspaper room, and even the library are noisy
places and noise has been proven to
as rated by the Associated Collegiate Press be a stress causing factor.
VoL 62 No. 10 December 8,1988 Stress may also be caused by a
feeling of helplessness. If the stu-
Christopher J. Kovski Editor dent does not live near the campus
he/she may feel helpless to a family
Michelle Bush crisis that arises at home. Because
Editorial Board
Karen Sampson
the student is at school, and the
problem at home, stress may be felt
Matthew J. Clark Sports Editor
by the student Students may also
feel helplessness because of a lack
Patty Coneglio Business Manager of contact with the world off of
Mercyhurst campus due to lack of
Liz Richards Photo Editor transportation and location. The
student feels ''closed in "and the
PatSteckman I Photographer affects of stress are felt t them for their not contributing to the continuance of the species. But
Some physical clues to stress are
Kerry Rimdzi us headaches, tense muscles, clenched
Steve Rush Cartoonists jaw, back aches, and feelings of
frustration and irritability. Stress
Mara S weterlitsch can also contribute in the formation
Faculty Adviser of serious health problems such as
John Kupetz
ulcers. ].. ,
Because of the seriousness of
Reporters
stress and learning to cope with
Theresa Kloecker stressful situations, The Merciad
Jill Chiccarino
Sara Linehan has decided to run a series on stress
Margaret Coffi
Brian DiPlacid Brian Maiden and the relief there of by Dr. Robert
Kevin Mc Hugh Kriegel, Ph.D, I -: j \
Tina Fielding
Jennifer Montani Kriegel is a best selling author,
Holly Fulmer
Andy Penhollow former Ail-American athlete, and
Bill Hogan
Robi Taylor mental coach for many Olympic
Maria Kelly
Andrea Tipton and world class athletes Kriegel
gives speeches and does consulting
for major corporations worldwide
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst
on peak performance, leadership,
College, Box 161,501 E. 38th St. Erie, PA 16546. Phone: 825-
su omitted and strategies for dealing with
change.
Monday before publication.
Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. Letters
he writer's name can be m
PAGE 3
%'<
Kovski Korner
Response to AIDS
needs work
By Christopher J. Kovski
Merciad Editor 1
J In the 1960's, the United States
underwent a massive change in the
treatment of minorities. • Civil rights
bills were passed, and equal opportu-
Now, the U.S. is having a problem
with discrimination against a minor-
ity, and it is not Blacks, Hispanics, or
any other \ ' traditional' * minority. The discrimination is against homo-
sexuals, i M v*
In the 1980's, the U.S. is facing one of the most severe crises since
the start of the Cold War. It is AIDS.
While many downplay the need for action, and the severity of the
problem, it won't go away. Instead, it is multiplying, killing infants and
heterosexuals, not just homosexuals and drug users. *
$No longer can certain groups call AIDS a curse that is giving
homosexuals what they deserve. Do young children deserve to die
because someone else was promiscuous, or because they needed a blood
transfusion? C * I i
• lEven so, homosexuals aren't to blame. Nor do they deserve to die
because they're different in one aspect of their lives.
i The Black Plague hit everyone. Yet people didn't try to blame any
group because they got it first It just happens. $
i There isn't any time now for finger-pointing or fist-shaking. The
time is here for action, and positive action, at that
3 Some comedians have suggested that the solution is to kill the
homosexuals. Yet not only is that impractical, but ft can't stop the
problem--nor could it have at any point i 4 \
-Many people have said that the attitude of the Catholic Church
should be one of compassion — but not going so far as to try to stop the
disease through suggestions which may violate some people's view of
the Church's philosophy.
By this I mean advocating the use of condoms. The Church's main
I objection to condoms hinges on the fact that they prevent conception.
This objection finds its roots in Genesis, with the story of creation.
Since God created man and woman in certain roles, thoseof companions
and procreators, the purpose of the male-female relationship is seen by
the Church as twofold - for companionship and to continue the species.
Yet homosexuals can argue, and quite convincingly, that the rela-
tionship) they have, with people of their own sex, are fulfilling in
themselves. They do not need the companionship of the opposite sex,
because they already have what they want
fi For these people, the sex act is another part of the companionship.
It is not intended to be a reproductive act nor could it be. So condoms
are an adequate answer to the problems of the homosexual, because they
prevent the spread of disease. j
I The Church has people who have decided, for reasons of their own,
to have a vocation and to take a vow of chastity. Yet no one ostracizes f
their vow fits what they have chosen in life.
«So homosexuals have to be considered in a context of their own.;
They are people, so they deserve to be treated as such - with all of the
compassion, as well as dignity, that is offered to any other member of
the human race. i | •;.
| Rather than being abominations, they are people who have made a
choice. While this choice may not be right for some, it is the one that
homosexuals have made.
We need to get away from the attitude of Archbishop John Foley,
president of the Pontifical Commission for Social Communications,
who claims that AIDS is a "natural sanction" against homosexual
activity. | * '
IfFoley isright it is also a sanction against being unfortunate enough
to be born to a person who made a mistake atone time. It is also a sanction
against getting a life-saving blood transfusion before the blood supply
was accurately checked. ^ ^ ^ ^ . ^ ^ ^
Rather than seeing AIDS as a sanction against certain activities, it is
time that we see AIDS as a danger that faces all of our society. Instead
of reacting with the hatred and prejudice of savages, we should be
reacting with the compassion and earnest attempt to heal that Jesus
exemplified.
« AIDS isn't an attempt to remove a certain type of peoplefromour
society. It is an opportunity for all the people of the world to pull tog
to battle a truly profound problem.
 PAGE 4 The Merciad DECEMBER 8,1988
• ^

AIDS doesn't kill people9 Catholic Church' s response to AI

related infections do for the AIDS Council of Erie County have So why not relax then
By Christopher J. Kovski
In the past lOyears, there has been a spreading of the disease that some Merciad Editor g acting as liaisons between the Church and the Catholic Conference sand
4
call "the Hlack Plague of the 80's." More than SO percent of the people and! I Council, and suggestions have been made to ing of condoms in AIDS edi
that have this disease have died. This disease is Acquired Immune Karen Sampson Bishop Michael Murphy on setting up a task not to promote the use
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). , J Merciad staff editor force. M ? merely to provide informal
AIDS is a condition that affects the body's ability to combat disease. | "AIDS is no longer considered to be a the factual picture." The
AIDS itself doesn't kill people; but a number of diseases that affect a The Gospel is a message of love, forgive- curse from God,'' McGraw says. The Roman Roman Catholic bishop
afflicted with AIDS do. The two major diseases arc Pneumocystis ness, compassion and mercy. Catholic bishops wrote a letter as an attempt to sionsnow.
carina pneumonia, a lung infection, and Karposi's sarcoma, a rare form In accordance with this message, the educate members of the Church on the nature The Ongoing Clergy Edi
ofcancer. Catholic Church's main responsibilities to of the disease and the Church's acceptable tee of the Erie Diocese has a
A virus called either HLTV-III or LAV causes AIDS. Hie virus persons with AIDS (PWAs) include listening, response. education on its agenda for th
changes the structure of the cells it attacks. Infection with the virus can understanding, and using the Church's re- Jesus placed no condition on his concern but the date isn't set yet B<
lead to AIDS or to a less severe condition known as AIDS-related sources (such as health for lepers and outcasts, are often shunned by theirfi
complex (ARC). Some of the people affected with the virus don't care and counseling) to the bishops said in their pastors should be "an agent]
develop either one; instead, they may remain in apparent good health, help, according to Fa- letter entitled "A Call to among families of PWAs,*f
transmitting the virus during sexual contact An infected mother can also ther Michael McGraw, Compassion." In the Also, the Church is
transmit the virus to her infant before, during, and after birth. director of Gannon letter, the bishops say, PW As in the mainstream o]
Most people infected with the AIDS virus have no symptoms and feel University's Center for "If we are to follow His mends that they be allowed
well. Some develop symptoms that may include fever, weight loss for Social Concerns. > example, our response to part in the Mass, as well
no apparent reason, swollen lymph glands, fatigue or tiredness, diarrhea, "AIDS is not a'gay those who are ill should Church-affiliated schools an
white spots or unusual blemishes in the mouth. These symptoms are also plague9,'* McGraw be that of compassion, the Church.
symptoms of many other diseases, and can only be attributed to AIDS says. ] "Thef AIDS not judgment'' ^ "Since AIDS is not
they are unexplained by other illness. Anyone with these symptoms for population is becoming W This letter has been casual contact, there should
more than two weeks should see a doctor. heterogeneous,; so widely accepted, with the don," McGraw says. But]
1
The AIDS virus is spread by sexual contact, needle sharing (in priests have to make only controversy being don in the mainstream ma
intravenous drug use), or rarely through transfused blood or its compo- sure that prejudices are over die mention of con- thing for young people wil
nents. I not reinforced." In re- doms. have a very low level ofimmi
AIDS is not spread through casual contact with AIDS patients. It is sponsible communities, "Some people were have a lot of diseases ~ ki
not spread by hugging, hand shaking, use of bathroom*facilities or AIDS is treated as a worried that the mention colds, or the flu," McGnv
swimming pools, sneezing, coughing, spitting, or dishes and other 4 4 public health con- of condoms would pro- nesses would be immediate!
utensils handled by people with AIDS. i cern," not something FATHER MICHAEL M C G R A W : 'AIDS mote promiscuity/ * FWA. p£ J
There is a test for the AIDS virus antibody, which indicates that the for gays and intrave- is not a gay plague.' McGraw. says. For ex- For this and other
person has been infected with th^ AIDS virus. It is estimated that morfe nous drug users to face, according to McGraw. ample, Cardinal John O'Connor of New York practicality ofclassroom edi
than one million people have been infected with the virus. Some will H In larger cities, the Church has dealt with says that the mention of condoms in AIDS den people, each case must
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develop AIDS, while others may stay well, without symptoms, but can the problem by setting up taskforces,which education programs is a' 'grave mistake ' and an individual basis. "Iff
transmit the disease to others, ff • * ffS 5S55 "^5?* include a cross-section of the community, was causing "serious confusion." ' ^ capable, they should be abli
The test wasfirstused by blood donation centers to prevent ADDS studying the issues, and making a series of and Church-affiliated scl
from getting into the blood supply. People who may be at risk are told suggestions. The bishops then put the sugges- The opposing view is that the Church is says.!
that they should not donate blood. Blood donation centers use needles tions forth in the diocesan paper, recommend- against die use of condoms because they pre- In Roman Catholic
once, then throw them away, which eliminates the risk of getting AIDS ing the suggestions for all groups (schools, vent conception. Yet homosexual sex doesn't never morally acceptable
from donating blood. I etc.) affiliated with the Church. involve die possibility of conception, just the condoms or engage in p
possibility of AIDS. Since homosexuals are focus in education should
f
UforwiaUoa takes from "AIDS: The Facts' from the American Red Cross. The Catholic Diocese of Erie doesn't have already considered by many to be damned, chastity, relationships, an
an official AIDS policy yet, but there have would they suffer "eternity plus a million tive way - a healthy appi
been steps taken to formulate one. An example years' * for using a condom, columnist Col- God's gift Co be manage
of this is members of the clergy on the board man McCarthy asks, f in a loving and caring re

AIDS facts and figures:

The Merciad asks:
*

Approximately 95peiccntofthepersons with AIDS belong

to one of the following groups: If your roomate had AIDS, would you conti
i\
- Sexually active homosexual or bisexual men (73%)
- Present or past abusers of intravenous drugs (17%)
transfusions with blood
blood products
- Persons with hemophilia or other coagulation ais
ders (1%)
- Heterosexuals who have had sexual contact with
i
• someone with AIDS or atriskfor AIDS (1
- Infants born to infected mothers (1%)

[y 5 percent of persons with AIDS

groups, but researchers believe they came
with the virus Some died before
refused fro
provide any personal information. |g Cathy Bich Sophomoi
Sandra Surianello Junior Cheryl Jones Freshman
4 4
'First you have to make a choice whether 44
Yes, because I don't see how there's * Yes. I don't
There were 1,903 AIDS casesreportedsince June, 1981 in or not you want to deal with that type of any way I could get it" living with them, thougl
the state of Pennsylvania. environment I chose not to live on campus want me to. People
because of many reasons (such as having to enough and I don't
l : •*: with a roommate). If a did have a friend need. They're goin
Inthe year ending Sept 12,1988, there were 839 AIDS with it I probably would change need to be kept by
cases reported*
•
but I probably would chose not tc corner away from c
living with roommate)."
PA tanks seventh in the nation for number of AIDS cases.
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bS improving, priest says Safer sex

Here are some ways to protect yourself against AIDS.
:tions? The U.S. says. A factual sex education program, in the 9
Jied the mention-
their buddies help them get through living with These guidelines are called "safer sex/ ' | |5
context of the positive aspects of human sexu- AIDS — through such problems as a low
jption programs, ality, should be taught at all age levels.** immunity to sickness.
1. AIDS is passed when certain body fluids are
fophylactics, but This education must be ongoing, McGraw Buddy systems started with the gay com- exchanged. Don't allow any of your partner's body fluids
L 44
that is part of says, because "the questions people ask as
I letter froin die
munities in larger cities as a self-support sys- to enter your body. Body fluids include semen, blood,
young adults are differentfromthose asked by tem. Since no one else was willing to help, they
Undergoing revi- adolescents.** What people need is a "con- did it themselves. "The Erie gay community
menstrual blood, saliva, vaginal secretions, urine or feces.
vincing presentation of Christian sexuality in has been very responsible, and has spent a lot Thesefluidscan enter your body ^through the vagina, the
ication Commit- the context of faith,** McGraw says. This of time on education,** McGraw says, i urethra of the penis
inaronAIDS would balance the exposure to the "Playboy But now that AIDS doesn't just affect gay
upcoming year, 9
philosophy,* which is an oversimplified pic- men and intravenous drug users any more, the sore.
ise many PWAs ture of human sexuality. '* Sj concern has spread to the whole community. II2. (rubber) for vaginal
ly and friends, The problem with AIDS is that it is not The Erie Buddy Support Network relies on die course, anal intercourse, and oral sex. Both men and women
lof reconciliation dealing with sex alone, and not dealing with entire community, and draws membership
[cGraw says, death alone. Both of these are sensitive areas from the entire community. $
should carry condoms and insist that they be used.
to keep the for society. "The problem is that AIDS deals To get the best buddies possible, the AIDS 3. Use birth control foam, cream or jelly along with a
life, and recom - with both, which makes it harder to handle,** Council of Erie County accepts volunteers to condom. Make sure it contains nonoxynol 9. This chemical
continue to take McGraw said. t become buddies. These volunteers are then may weaken the AIDS virus.
be educated at screened in a group process, checking for
be employed by 'The problem is that AIDS things such as compassion, understanding, 4. JDon't have sex when you're drunk or high. No
good listening skills, and no friends or family matter how serious you are about safer sex, drinking or using
lined through with both sex and death,) suffering an AIDS-related death in the past other drugs makes it harder to follow safer sex guidelines.
{discrimina- makes it harder to handle. year (since they need time to cope with the
letimes, integra- death of die loved one before being involved Information taken from "Safer Sex," written by Jane Hiatt
notbe the best with another PWA).
4 — Father Michael McGraw
AIDS. W A s 1 After screening, they are educated; and
lity, and schools
Many people don't feel the need to tackle
shown the proper ways to help a PWA. f
Thefirstgroup of buddies just completed
For more information contact...
comir.g in with
says. Such ill- such a difficult issue in the Erie area, because the program at the end of October. These 26
they don't see any problem., The statistics for The AIDS Council of Erie County
people are waiting to be assigned to a PWA.
|y picked up by a Eriearelow. This is, in part, because a person The AIDS Council of Erie County is an organization formed to deal
Presently, there are six or seven buddies that
with the growing health concerns relating to Acquired Immune Deficiency
becomes a statistic in the city where they are have been assigned to PWAs. Since there are
such as the Syndrome (AIDS) and the sprg&d of Human Immunodeficiency Vims
diagnosed. Many Erie people go to Cleveland more buddies than PWAs, the AIDS Council
(HIV) infection, a virus which may lead to AIDS.
nfor bedrid- or Pittsburgh for diagnosis and treatment isn'tgoing to run another training program for
a while. But people interested can contact the The purposes of the organization include meeting the health, social, and
determined on At present, there is a support group for
emotional needs ofpeople who have contracted AIDS; meet the needs of
fie physically PWAs in Erie. It is called the Buddy Support AIDS Council for more information.
families, partners, and friends of those who have contracted *AIDS; to Til
l go to Church Network. | Six or seven PWAs for an area the size of
M si • •
identify those atriskand provide information to stop the spread of AIDS
ls, McGraw This group helps PWAs, their' 'significant Erie doesn't seem to be a significant number. and the HIV; to initiate educational and supports groups for the entire
theology, it is others,-' and their families. The people who But there are many that are not yet looking for community.' :
<• f
people to use work in this group are called "buddies." buddies, are going out of the area for treat- The council is composed of nine committees, each dealing with a
italsex. "The A buddy is a person Who befriends a PWA, ment, or are HIV positive—which means they different aspect of the organization. The Professional Education Commit-
i teaching about and provides companionship, non-judg- carry the virus that may cause AIDS, but show tee provides! accurate information on the ongoing AIDS research to
igeinaposi- mental support, and helps them through the no symptoms at the time. professionals who may serve people who may be infected with the HIV.
l to-sexuality as social, legal, and medical organizations. In Itis important to remember that PWAs are The General Education Committee provides accurate AIDS informa-
responsible way addition, since PWAs are living longer now equal people. "No victim is any more a victim tion to high risk groups and their families, schools, social and welfare
•nship," McGraw due to a better understanding of the illness, than anvone else." McGraw savs. agencies, business, industries, and the general public.
The Policy and Procedure Committee helps local community agencies
and organizations to form AIDS policy guidelines to better enable them-
selves to deal with AIDS/HIV issues.
The Care and Support Services Committee formulates guidelines for

ue living with him/her? rnvi

health care and support services for people with AIDS or HIV infection and
to coordinate community resources and support services for families,
friends, and partners of AIDS patients.
•**8SM|

The purpose of the Confidentiality Committee is to make public

«a
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statements on the absolute importance ofconfidentiality for AIDS and HIV
related issues and to formulate guidelines to insure this confidentiality.
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The Public Relations Committee and the Membership Committee
promote up-to-date and accurate information on all HIV/AIDS related
issues and to encourage the Erie community to respond to the needs of this
serious health threat There is an annual membership fee of $10 to join the
^1*™

I T** W'
men organization and memorials or donations are greatly appreciated.
§&
mm *«•*
To contact the AIDS Council of Erie: 823-0881

The AIDS Hotline j£

wmr. •*-*
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.
v; tcft

The AIDS Hotline averages 5 to 7 calls per day, according to Joe Pease,
the person who takes these calls. He said that when the U.S. government
released the Surgeon General's report on AIDS the number of calls sky
rocketed to 30 to SO calls per day. According to Pease, most of the callers
want to know where to get tested for the HIV infection or want information
or statistics for classes or reports. They also receive what Pease refers to
% f as'' guilt calls. * * * 'People do something that they shouldn't have and they
start to worry if they are OK," Pease explained. ., ; „
According to a recent state health survey, most Pennsylvanians have a
Tom Staab Junior BillCrousey Freshman good understanding of the basic means of transmission of AIDS/HIV
keep living with him because
44 "No, because I'm totally against AIDS infection. Pease added, though, that some people are still worried that they
I'd discontinue can contract the infection from mosquito bites, infected waiters or other
my parents would information that's been and I just don't think that I know if it's catch-
food handlers, or sharing food utensils (none of these are ways of
ize AIDS victims intimate contact, ar able from being around him. But still it
contracting AIDS). f
that is what they th mv roommates would be scary living with him.' *
The AIDS Hotline and its counterpart, the Health Information Hotline,
{die and they don't intimate both give information and referrals free of charge to anyone who calls. It
Ives offin some is an accurate and easy way to obtain confidential information or to answer
9
ne else." any "what if questions.
The phone number for the AIDS Hotline is 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
and the number for the Health Information Hotline is 1-800-692-7254.
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INCOMPLETE WORK ATTENTION SENIORS OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS LIBRARY TELEPHONE EX- RECRUITERS ON CAMPUS
I All Fall incomplete work is to be Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Applications for the following TENSIONS .3 | | > v '\ . Seniors - The following job
submittedtothe instructor by Tues., Society will be awarding graduate scholarships are available in the There have been a few changes recruiter will ^ be on campus next
7
Jan. 3,1988. f *H? 1 and undergraduate scholarships Financial Aid Office: •% in the library recently, s This has week: U.S. Air Force, Dec. 12,
and awards to selected members of MENSA Scholarship (deadline altered some of the telephone exten- 1988 - accepting all majors for
Phi Eta Sigma. #L 1/1/89) — based on word essay. sions, so here is a current library Middle level managers. To sign up,
SAC EVENTS FOR THE WEEK Any eleig ible senior member of AAUW Scholarships (deadline phone list: ' or for more information, contact
Phi Eta Sigma may applyforone of 1/27/89) — Erie County women in 825-0231 David Pinto, Director Career Services, Main 204.
*Fri., Dec. 9-- Blizzard of the graduate scholarships. For the full or part-time four year degree 0232 ! Marie Sosinski,
Bucks, 8 pan. at the Little undergraduate award, a sophomore program. Must have 3.5 QP.A. Secretary ^ '? CLUB PICTURES
| Theatre.| or junior must be nominated by the PA Federation of Democratic 0233 Earleen \ Glaser, Any club or organization that
Sat, Dec. 10 - Hockey vs. local chapter. Women (deadline 4/15/89) - PA Reference librarian wants to be in the 1989 Praeterita
Brockport State - vans For applications or more infor- woman, junior, who is interested in 0234 Circulation Desk should send a note to Box 162,
I leave Baldwin at 6:15 p.m. mation, contact the chapter adviser, a career in politics or government or (Marge Fessler) stating the name of the group, ap-
and 6:45 p.m. 4 Dr. Bud Brown, in room 223 of planning on teaching government, 0235 Reference Desk proximate number of members, and
Sun., Dec. 11 - Vans to the Mall Preston Hall. The local deadline is economics, or history. Must pos- 0236 Technical Services a person to contact from the group.
leave Baldwin at 1 p.m. Feb. 3.1989. W sess a Democratic family back- (Sr. Virginia Bernhart, Submit the information no later than
HBO Movie, Union, 7 p.m. to ground or be an active participant in Sally McCallion, Lynn noon, Mon., Dec. 12. Pictures will
10 p.m. Dance Department Presents Democratic Party activities. \ Falk) | * betaken Dec. 13 and 14from6:30
; Wed., Dec 14 - Movie, East "Play of Eyes-' on Dec. 9-10 at 0237 Archives (Sr. Law- p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Student Union.
way Plaza, vans leave at 7 8:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. respec- l rence Franklin) * '
p j n . | *' tively. Free admission if or the
Thu., Dec. 15 - Christmas Mercyhurst community.
Carols
BULLETIN BOARD
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INTERN OR VOLUNTEER for the Bulletin Board, submit it to
NEEDED Box 161, campus mail, or hand-
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County is in need of a student intern 81B, Baldwin Hall. Typewritten
or volunteer to help with the educa- material is appreciated. Items must
tional activities of the AIDS Coun- be received by noon on the Mon-
cil. If interested, contact Robert day before publication. Any items
Hvezda, Cooperative Education after that time will be given consid- H
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Men's basketball
active in
community service Copeland's program puts
The Mercyhurst men's basket-
players before victories
ball team has and will be involved in
a number of community activities.
| On Fri., Nov. 11, die team at-
tended the Erie Veteran's Admini- By Matthew J. Clark
stration Hospital and visited all the Merciad Sports Editor
veterans on Veteran's Day. Basket-
ball posters and season passes were Things don't always work out the
distributed after a brief social greet- ^Gt*. way you planfthem. The popular
ing. I phrase is quite appropriate in describ-
On Sat, Nov. 19, Sun., Nov. 20 ing what first-year head basketball
and Sat, Dec. 3, the team had a coach Dr. Barry Copeland and the
booth set up at the Millcreek Mall Laker men's basketball team have had
collecting donations for the Gifts to face in the early going of the 1988-
For Kids Christmas program. This J 89 season. % *
program was started in Erie in 1984 Less than a month ago, the outlook for the Lakers was promising.
and has grown state-wide with While only a few recognizable names returned to the squad, it was
headquarters in Erie. The team will obvious that the amount of talent Copeland had brought in, combined
also distribute toys to kids through- with the returning veterans, would be enough for the Lakers to be
out the season who are in need. J competitive with whomever they faced. ! i ••
On Wed., Nov. 30, head coach Then, things seemed to unravel a bit Junior's Phalon Bass and
Dr. Barry Copeland participated in Patrick Odhiambo were declared academically ineligible and shortly
the March of Dimes Phone-a-thon thereafter, Senior forward Eric Franos and Freshman guard Tim Timko
by making phone calls for dona- suffered injuries which have hampered their play.
tions to the March of Dimes. f "A number of circumstances put us in a position that we didn't quite
On Tue., Feb. 14, Valentine's expect," Copeland explains. ''With the injuries to Timko and Franos
Roundball Roundup Day, the team will be visiting the and the academic situation with Bass and Odhiambo, we literally had to
Shriner• s Crippled Children' s change our offensive and defensive strategies overnight" f f
Home to spend time with the kids Copeland says that the loss of Bass and Odhiambo and the injuries
AD BASKETBALL coach Dr. Barry Copeland was "arrestedjust prior to their game with Gannon
to Franos and Timko have hurt the Lakers offensively and defensively.
r Northwest Pa. March ofDunes that evening. i On offense, the Lakers lose the outside scoring threat in Bass.
to helpfightbirth defects. The "outlaw* had J Other events are being sched- According to Copeland, this has forced the Lakers to use a great deal of
unes uled and the Lakers and The Mer- patience and intelligence offensively, instead of attacking the opposi-
impersonating ciad will notify the public when tion. Copeland mentions, too, that the Lakers have lost some quickness.
other charges. Photo by Matt Clark. applicable. On defense, with fewer players off the bench, the Lakers can ill
afford to get into foul trouble. ••% * J * | 1 i -4
This has forced the Laker defense to use' 'controlled aggression as
Lady Lakers excited^about 1988-89 season opposed to risk aggression" and to be a containment-type defense
instead of one that creates opportunities. (

Despite all the problems, and a 1-5 start, the players have kept a
from Mercyhurst sports services than tripling the total number of stabilized the once-floundering positive outlook. i Si ^ei
victories from the 1982-86 seasons Lady Laker program and is now
*

"The players* attitudes are exemplary," Copeland says. "They're

While the Laker women's bas- combined, the 1988-89 season will poised to move it forward. For the working hard." V. } * \ ;t
ketball team has been able to claim be a turning point first time in eight years, there is a Copeland says that he's gotten feedback from around campus that
16 wins the past two years, more & Head coach Luke Ruppel has prospect of winning season for the this team has shown more effort and team spirit and has a higher morale
Mercyhurst women's squad. than any seen at Mercyhurst in recent years.
Entering his third season at the Of course, the Lakersiwill have to get along without Bass and
Anyone interested in men's volleyball should attend a 'Hurst, Ruppel's 1988-89 squad is Odhiambo indefinitely but Copeland says the team will weather the
meeting on Monday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Campus assembled with recruits entirely his. storm.
Center, or contact Chuck Fleet at 825-0227; j * V
The Lady Lakers have relied on Of Bass and Odhiambo, Copeland contends that the coaching staffs
the talents ofjunior Lisa Maxson for main interest is in making sure they graduate and receive a degree and
the past two seasons, but this sea- not their eligibility. ' - •
iiiiiiiiitifiiiiiii.iift son, Maxson, a third-team Ail- "Our interest is in helping them earn an education and if that
American last year, fwill I have fa includes playing basketball, fine," he says. j"But they're? here for
complete and talented supporting academics." 'V- *
f 4
THE SEARCH 18 NOW ON!
1990 MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA® PAGEANT"
cast Copeland says
A pair of transfers headline the now in the won-loss column.
the Lakers are feeling the strain of this policy rights
Mercyhurst newcomers. Nancy "In the long run, the people of Mercyhurst will understand that we
I NO PERFORMING TALENT REQUIRED Diallo, a native of Pittsburgh, joins have a priority system and we expect our people to live up to that
\
If you are an applicant who qualifies and are
between the ages of 17 and under 25 by February the 'Hurst after a two-year Ail-
1, 1990, never married and at least a six month American stint at Allegheny Com- system. |»
resident of Pennsylvania, thus college dorm munity College in Pittsburgh. A The coaching staff is evaluating the day-to-day progress of Bass and
students are eligible, you could be Pennsylvania's junior, Diallo brings quickness to Odhiambo until they see enough improvement that they're confident the
representative at the CBS-nationally televised players' troubles in the classroom have been alleviated.**^
Miss USA® Pageant In Feb., 1990 to compete for the Laker backcourt * '
over $250,000 in cash and prizes. The Miss Penn- j* *'She's the best guard I've ever
| As for on the court, Copeland says that the Lakers will have to do
sylvania USA® Pageant for 1990 will be a better job of adjusting to the team's "new style'' of play.
presented in the Grand Ballroom in the Howard
Johnson Hotel, Monroeville, Pennsylvania,
1coached," Ruppel claims. "Nancy
has great ball handling and passing In light of all that's happened, and the fact that Copeland is a first-
March 10,11 and 12,1989. The new Miss Penn- skills. She runs the floor extremely year coach in a city that loves its college basketball, I think Copeland and
sylvania USA® along with her expense paid trip M his coaching staff is to be commended for their handling*'of the
to compete in the Miss USA® Pageant, will
receive over $2,000 in cash in addition to her fwell.
Another transfer is junior Chris
academically ineligible players.
With the pressures to win in today's college game, an organization
Denise Epps 9
many prizes. All girls interested in competing for
the title must send a recent snapshot, brief
Miss Pennsylvania QSA biographyi and phone number to:
1Kindlin. A fierce competitor, Kin- which puts the people first in its program should be applauded.
dlin comes to Mercyhurst from Copeland and his staff wants to make sure that their players are prepared
Carlow via Gannon University. She
for life after basketball; ±
1990 Miss Pennsylvania USA® Pageant will likely see action at the forward Unfortunately, too many schools today succumb to those pressures
c/o Trl-State Headquarters - Dept. CAf and center positions.
347 Locust Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
Trl-State Headquarter* Phone Is 412/225-5343
i "Chris is a terrific post defen-
sive player," Ruppel says. "She is
to win
hoops
and
and
start breeding
hardwood. It's
basketball
encouraging
players
to know
who know
that
little
Mercyhurst
else but
is not
one of those "basketball player factories" whose players win on the
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it
Application 44Deadline Is December 23, 1988. an aggressive rebounder who can
A Carvern Production" * court, but fall short in the classroom and short in life.
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also put the ball in the hoop." 4

'I hope all coaches are trying to graduate all their student athletes,"
Copeland says. "It's an obligation." >
fiiiifi see 'Excited/ pg. 8
PAGE 8 The Merciad DECEMBER 8,1988

Lady Lakers take tourney9

show great promise as win
streak reaches 4 games
By Bill Darling,
Merciad sports reporter ^ ing their shot selection.
This past Sunday, the Lady
Lakers accomplished something
they had never done before. They
won a basketball tournament
1 "This team has great character
showing it's ability to win on the
road," head coach Luke Ruppel
proudly states as he displays die first
place trophy from the Tri-Campus
Classic.
By upsetting Utica Sunday, 61-
55, the Lakers improved their rec-
ord to 4-2 and kept their winning
streak going at four games.
Tournament MVP Lisa Maxson
explains that the key to the Laker's
to a very unselfish attitude concern-
$§M
Ruppel praises the efforts of his
underclassmen such as players like
Ruth Henderson and Kelly S ullivan
who have made a big contributions
off the bench. | |
• Other factors which have helped
the team are the additions of new
assistant coaches Jim Gray and Bill
Pepicello. By having two assistants
there s is more time for individual LAKER CENTER SCOTT Bwfoot (17)faces offagainst a Rochester foe in a Nov. 13 clash at the Erie Civic
help which enables Ruppel to de- Center. The Lakers, in theirfirstseason as a varsity hockey team, eventually lost the hard-fought game, 7-5.
vote more to bringing all aspects of Lakers currently sport a 5-9 record. Ip f r
Photo by Kaien Sampson.
the team together.
Lakers stumble at Edinboro.y 72-59 X.

success has been the fact that
"Everyone has been playing well
which prevents opponents from
keying on a particular player. Each
game, a different player has had an
outstanding game which has meant
equal scoring distribution through-
out the team."*
The primary reason for their
success has been a tenacious man to
man defense which has created
many opportunities for a -young
offense. The Lakers have no seniors
on the team and have relied on the
T
«« IW erf Juniors Chris Kinlan
and Lisa Maxson.
Other players contributing to
die team are Nancy Dilallo, Mich-
die Tomczak, Becky Schmidt, and
Kelly Sullivan. i | :
"Surprisingly, these girls are
scoring in double figures, while
Kinlan is leading die team in re-
bounding with 11 per game. As a
team, the Lakers are averaging a
phenomenal 73 points per game due
SCOREBOARD
Women's Basketball (4-2)
W - Utica 61155 | L - SUNY-Cortland 5-41
W - Hamilton 59-53^ I
W - Penn State 88-65 |
W - Pitt-Bradford 85-72 f
L • SUNY-Buffalo 85-83 (2 ot)
L - California 75-63 1
"This team will cut an
opponent's heart out to
win.
- Luke Ruppel
4 4T*>
It's rewarding to have all play-
ers working|well as a team and
helping out each other. This team
will cut an opponent's heart out to
win .
The only problem this team may
encounter is staying healthy. Cur-
rently, Danielle Lipps is out with an
injured back but will return soon,
while Maxson and Kinlan have
been playing injured on a day to day
basis.
The Lakers finally get a chance
to show off at the Campus Center
Friday against Immaculata. | dislocatedfinger.\
iRuppel feels this team has the
potential to be a winner and the heart
to stay a winner.
Ice Hockey (5-9) i f
W - SUNT-Binghamton 16-3
L - Slddmore 7-3l I| |
L - SUNY-Ptattsburg 6-3
W - SUNY Binghamton 14-0
L - Canisius 4-2
By Kevin McHugh
Merciad sports writer
Despite dominating the back-
boards, the Lakers men's basketball
team lost to Edinboro 72-59 on
Monday, leaving the Lakers with a
1-5 overall record. The Lakers
pulled down 42 rebounds compared
to Edinboro's 27 but the loss of the
top scoring Phalon Bass impaired
the Laker's scoring resources.
Bass, who had a scoring average
of 16 points last year, and new
recruit Patrick Odhiambo 6-8 have
missed all six Laker games because
of "academic difficulties."
Freshman, Tim Timko also
missed the Edinboro game because
of "a disciplinary measure" taken
by coach Copeland. Timko com-
mitted an act that "was not condu-
cive to the philosophy of the Mer-
cyhurst basketball
program/'according to Copeland.
The Lakers made a bright start tp
the season, wetting the appetite of
the fans with a dunking competition
won by Bass, followed by an inter-
team scrimmage. With the re-
nowned new head coach Dr. Barry
Copeland and his rigorous training
sessions, expectations were running
high for a winning season.
Such optimism was justifed by
the Laker's 77-71 exhibition vie- ties at the start of the game did not
tory over Western Ontario =in the* please the J'Hurst supporters, the
Campus Center on Nov. 18 .*Rich fans were subdued as they watchtd
Lipscomb, Dave Quin, Eric Franos, the weakened Laker's team show
Chris Mindach and Phalon Bass some shaky nerves, evident in the
made up the first five. ? \ many turn-overs.
Phalon Bass emerged as the
'Hurst's leading scorer with 14 Bass and Odhiambo have been
points and Patrick Odhiambo suspended "indefinitely" and
showed his worth with a score of 11. "until they get their priorities into
All was set for the season opener perspective," according • to
against the Indiana University of Copeland. "The kids are working
Pennsylvania in front of the Laker's hard. We have seen improvement
home crowd. However, it was the but we want to make sure that it is
Indians who were to do the scalping. long term and not quick fix," said
The game against f Indiana, in Copeland on Tuesday. 1 |
which the 'Hurst suffered a 79-62 Timko, however is scheduled to
loss, was played on Nov. 22 without play in the home game against Slip-
Bass, Odhiambo and Timko. Bass pery Rock on Dec. 10. Copeland
and Odhiambo were ineligible to said that Timko's suspension was
play because of academic reasons, not because ofanything too serious.
Despite the many setbacks both
while Timko was out because of a
* coach and team have an optimistic
outlook on the basketball program.
Copeland is happy with die prog-
4
We're trying our best ress ofFreshmen Dave Constantino
and Jeff Fink who have been given
with what we've* got... an early! chance to prove them-
We're giving 100 per- selves*
Vinnie DiMella, who is|the
cent. \ I Laker's top scorer with a 17 point
• Eric Franos average, said' 'we're trying our best
with what wegot" Eric Franos who
is playing despite his injured thumb
The sight of the three players said "we're trying, giving 100 per-
sitting on the bench in their shirt arid cent but we miss Phalon."

Men's Basketball (1-5)

L - Edinboro 59-721
l|-KIT 7-5 I
W-Navyfl3-2 §
L - SUNY Cortland 5-2
Lakers excited, Ruppel jpleased,* ompg. 7

L • Clarion 61-64 §
W -^-Bradford 73-59
L - WV Wesleyan 64-87
L - West Liberty 78-95
L - Indiana (PA) 79-62
W - Penn State 6-2 A couple of traditional fresh-
L - Geneseo 7-S§ man will also be making their colle-
L-- Oswego State 7-2 giate debut at MercyhursL Both are
W-Ithaca 16-1 local prep products. | both volleyball and basketball for
L - Niagara (Canada) 5-3 f AM All-Metro performer at St
Benedict's,^ Cheryl Tomczak is a
welcomed addition to the 'Hurst In
addition to being honored locally,
she received All-State Honorable
Mention honors as wdl.
A wicked shooter, Tomczak can
connectfromthe three point line as
well. She will be an often-used
guard for Ruppel.
Becky Schmidt, a former i
sport athlete for Cambridge Springs
High School, is another talented
newcomer joining the Laker roster.
An All-Conference selection in
the Blue Devils, Schmidt is obvi-
ously a scoring threat after averag-
ing 24 points per game last year.
Together, with the rest of the
'Hurst hoopsters, Coach Ruppel
and Mercyhurst followers have a lot
to look forward to this season.
According to Ruppel, the
teams' strengths win be the post
play, both offensively and defen-
sively, as well as the perimeter
quickness and shooting ability. In
addition, the third-year mentor is
excited because of the squad's fan-
tastic work ethic and reachability.
"I have never, in my 12 years of
coaching, had a team work this hard.
Not only are they willing to work,
but they enjoy working on improv-
ing together as a team."
The leadershipfromthese cap-
tains and the coaching staff has
resulted in what Ruppel calls "the
willingness of everybody to do
whatever it takes to make this pro-
gram successful." |