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Nominations for h o m e c o m i n g cause controversy

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By Dan Langan
Merciad Staff Reporter male and female of the six were crowned.
Says Gardner, "The nominations
should have been done at least two weeks
in advance as was done in the past" §He
continued, "I feel that seniors should
Sharon Biss and Keith Ostrowski were nominate candidates and the entire stu-
crowned queen and king during halftime den t body should vote. * \
activities at Saturday'sfootballgame against "Next year, nominations should be
the Dayton Flyers. M held as soon as possible - at the end of the
According jf to Bob ^Gardner, home* first or second week of school," Gardner
coming election committee chairman, MSG said. "It would be much easier on the
President Robin En gel explained the struc- election committee; would be more or-
ture of the election at the Sept 23 MSG ganized; and would get more students
meeting. On Wednesday and Thursday, involved."
seniors randomly nominated individuals He noted that, overall, Homecoming
for queen and king. The top sbrivote- went well relative to the amount of time
getters who comprised the court were there was to organize and that everyone
notified on Thursday night; and the top involved cooperated.

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VOL. 64 NO. 2 MERCYHURST COLLEGE. GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA. 16546 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4,1990

Iraq crisis gives

CHECK ROTC training
OUT special meaning
Thursday, Oct.4
8:15 p.m.l Preston 312 First
meeting of the Mercyhurst
Public Relations Association
Friday, Oct S
4:00 p.m. Women's soccer
hosts Bloomsburg
8:00 pan. Zurn Auditorium
Steve Rodman - Comedian/
Magician
Saturday, Oct.6
By Angela M. Camp
Merciad Staff Reporter
thousand
troops have been transported to Saudi Arabia
since Aug. 2. The exodus of soldiers is hitting
close to home and Mercyhurst is no exception. Notables attending the Irish-American Partnership dinner: Fr. Michael Brennock (far left),
The Army ^Reserve Officer Training Corps Detroit Piston's Coach Chuck Daly (center) and Dennis Malin, deputy consul for New York
(ROTC) cadets right here at the 'Hurst have Ci ri ht o f
Oieir own unique concerns about the crisis in *< « «*«>• ^ « Photographed with some of Mercyhurst s Irish students
Kuwait They had been undergoing training to A c c i d e n t Under i n v e s t i g a t i o n f
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prepare for just such a crisis. Now, war is no • vv*v*v/—_ « & o ^—
longer a theory to be discussed in a classroom, j

3:00 p.m. Men's soccer hosts

but a reality which they may very well have to
fight out on the battlefield.
"I'm scared about Kuwait/' saidKimber-
S tudent fall s from window
On Saturday, Sept. 29, a nineteen-year-old Dever, she was given a blood alcohol content
Missouri-Rolla ley Farrell, a second-year cadet and sopho- female Mercyhurst student was injured when test on the night of the incident, but the find-
more at Mercyhurst, "but I'm a soldier, so if she fell from a third story window of 3808 ings will not be released.
Sunday, Oct J worsecomes to worse, I'll go." Farrell, one of North Briggs. Dever said an investigation is under way to
IS cadets here at Mercyhurst, said that the According to Merrill Dever, director of determine whether alcohol was a determining
7:00 pan. Zurn 114 MSG reason she is involved in ROTC is to serve the security, the student was visiting a friend's factor in the incident The investigation will
Meeting people of the United States and that she has a apartment She became ill and went to bed. include finding out who she was with earlier
strong sense of patriotism. Later she woke up and walked over to the that evening and whether alcohol was illegally
Tuesday, Oct.9 Farrell believes in the * 'October Surprise* • bedroom window to get some fresh air. She served to her.
theory, ^presented at a Mercyhurst history fell head first out of the window and onto the 31 f the investigation proves that other stu-
8:00 p.m. Zurn Recital Hall, department meeting, which states that some- grass below. dents were serving minors, Dever said the
Films For Discussion presents one will make a move toward either war or An ambulance and security were imme- persons responsible will be charged in accor-
The Plot Against Harry peace in that month. "The Gannon ROTC diately called to the scene. dance with Section 493 of the Pennsylvania
department's standards have been raised be- Dever said the student was admitted to liquor code which states: "...social hosts are
Wednesday, OcMO cause of what might happen in the Middle Hamot Hospital with two fractured vertebrae negligent per se in serving alcohol to the point
East,' * said Farrell. X and a crushed cheek bone. She has full mobil-
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o a person less than 21 years of

9:00 fpan. Shuttles leaving
Baldwin Hall for movie night
- 'The ROTC program is not meant to pre- ity, but further tests are currendy being done to age and can be held liable for injuries resulting
pare us for war,'' said Bill Gilson, a third-year make sure of no other injuries. She is expected from the minor's intoxication, including the
cadet and junior at Mercyhurst "Its purpose to be released within five days.>She will be intoxicated minor's injuries."
is to teach us how to keep peace and prepare us taken home to recuperate from her painful •j Dever said, "The general response from
for when we are in command. But by going accident students V ve talked to is that they'd like me to
through the program we will be prepared to ' 'The resident will receive no charges or expect
finht in a war." * fines from the college," said Merrill Dover. eration.t»

SEE IRAQ CRISIS PAGE 2 "She has paid enough already." According to
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By Karen McGuire is gathered from a variety of
Merciad News Editor sources.

INTERNATIONAL

Berlin, Germany—One million Germans joined together yesterday

in a emotion-laden chorus of the national anthem during re-
unification ceremonies. After 45 years, East and West Germany
have joined to become one nation. .%
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Mercy hurst's homecoming king and queen stand with their court at the homecoming game
Canton, China — At least 127 people were killed and more than 40
seriously injured when a hijacked plane crashed into two parked jets
at the city's airport

NATIONAL
letic teams. All activities in the p.m. New members are welcome
By Dan Langan center, which is due to open this
New York — Secretary of State James A. Baker III said th and urged to attend.
Merciad Staff Reporter
growing sentiment among nations to force Iraq to withdraw week, will be scheduled through SAC Chair's Report: SAC
Kuwait I the Athletic Department More Vice President Kierstin Stager,
|The topics discussed at last information will be announced as alternate for Frank Revy, an-
week's MSG meeting in- available.
Washington D.C. - David Souter of Concord, N.H., became the nounced that, although there was
cluded:
Supreme Court's newest member. The Senate approved the nomi- Vice President's Report: MSG not a large turn out, last Satur-
President's Report: MSG
nation with a 90-9 vote Tuesday night Vice President Brad ?Fairfield day's Homecoming tailgate party
President Robin Engel discussed reported that thefirstmeeting of was successful. She also an-
last Sunday's dedication of the
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Pittsburgh - Allegheny County has been given permission to build new Carolyn Herrmann Union.
a world trade center in Pittsburgh's central business"disUk!t *W?*i *'IF3*aTantastic building;** say!
Engel. "One for the students to
LOCAL enjoy and take pride in!" He also
noted that the official opening
Erie— Controversy continues over Erie City Council and ribbon cutting ceremony of
week to implement a land value tax gradually o the building will be announced,
years. Downtown business representatives voiced and the Clipper's Cove and the
in 2 the tax will hurt small businesses in Erie. bookstore will be fully operational
die Laker Wave pep club was
held last Thursday. Fairfield, the
Wave's president, announced that
junior Karen Trapolsi was ap-
pointed vice president The next
Laker Wave meeting will be held
in Brad's apartment, 3938 Briggs
Avenue. #2, on Oct 4 at 8:30
nounced that October's events
calendar will be available in the
Union and will be distributed to
students j through the Office of
Residence Life. Finally, come-
dian/magician Steve Rodman will
appear on Friday, Oct 5 at 8 pjn.
in the Zurn Recital Hall

SPORTS
for Parents* Weekend*
Engel also explained the use
of the Recreation Center and when
Arab gives hiew
Baseball—The National League Championship Series starts today it will be completed. The center,
as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds. American
League Championships begin Saturday.
formerly the indoor tennis courts,
will be strictly for student use and
will be used primarily for intra-
of the Iraqi crisis
Football - On'Tuesday the NFL stated that Cincinnati Bengals murals and other student activi- By Sue Viveralli & You can't just I
coach Sam Wyche will be heavily fined for barring female sports ties. Secondary uses of the facil- Merciad Staff Reporter you have to be working all the
reporter Denise Tom from the Bengals* locker room. ity, according to Engel, will be time." I 1
alternative practicefieldsfor ath- The majority of people born He went on to say, "The
and raised in the United States of Kuwaiti government can fire a
America take freedom for granted. man who has worked for 30 or 40
Iyad Barakat, afreshmanpre-med years for just talking to someone
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 major at Mercyhurst takes free- he shouldn't be talking to.| No

minds
other reason is needed for being

Iraq crisis on cadets 9 dom very seriously.

"In Israel you can't say or do
what you want" Iyad said. "You
have to be careful in whatever
fired." If that would happen, Iyad
said, the man would get 24 hours
to leave the country.- He could
you do because of the Israeli not get another job in Kuwait
Gilson explained that being
Tammy Pethtel, a third-year occupation. Here! you are in The government in Kuwait
involved in the Army makes you
cadet and junior at Mercyhurst, is control. If you want to work, you stems from" the Al-Sabah family
want to keep peace even more,
in a different situation as a reserv- work. If you want to be a student which means ' 'always this fam-
because you have to think about v
ist in the 329th Medical Unit you be a student" - ily." Tlie president or the "Emir,"
the possibility of never returning
When Pethtel's unit is called to Iyad was born and raised on and all government officials stem
— and that possibility is more of a
service, she will be withdrawn the West Bank of Israel where he from this one family. To be in the
reality to them.
44 from classes and will go with her lived with his parents and two high government you have to be a
Gannon is giving us the best
["This isjust what I've been sisters. Though & his immediate relative. This one family controls
and! most complete training,"
trained for," saidiPethtel. But family is in Israel, many of his about three million people.
said Amanda Moser, a third-year
how does she feel about being in relatives live in Kuwait ("Ku- Iyad's opinion regarding the
cadet and junior at Mercyhurst ~ TAMMY PETHTEL
the middle of a war? "Well, the wait does not like foreigners," situation between the United States
"The hands-on training is amaz- ous, but she made the decision to
Iyad said. "It's a|government andlKuwait is that if the U.S.
ing. Not only do we learn in class, sign her contract knowing that gas and the heat will be pretty
tough and I know I could die, but that controls everything and ev- stays in Saudia Arabia, there will
but we take that information and she may be called up for duty.* "I
eryone - a dictatorship. No vot- be a tragic war. This is not only
put it to use in the field.tt feel confident that with Gannon's I could die out on 38th Street, and
ing is allowed in Kuwait and his opinion. He said many believe
c
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training I could protect myself I'd rather be dying for my COUn-
try. basically no freedom is either. this will happen.^
the Middle East makes her nerv and everyone else."
 OCTOBER 4,1990 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

Letter to the p>Hit nr

Opinion
Student, voices idiosyncrasies
What about this Governor's little water skiing and noticed it fore adults) 'If two or more con-
School thing. I was here all sum- was empty. Soon after I had ar- senting adults desire s to play a
mer, and I thought those kids were rived (I have a?remote control game, either drinking or non-drink-
great. In my opinion, there were 5000 horsepower outboard on my
no more problems with them than yacht) a group of snorklers ar-
there are normally at Mercy world rived on the scene. They were just
ing (provided it is not against the
laws of the state of Pennsylvania), Weekend events show
is it lawful or ethical to use school
during the year. Well, I guess as dismayed. Where's the plug at,
graffiti is a dying art B ut anyway, anyway?
the Governor's School kids were : And another thins. Did vou
doctrine against this?'
In conclusion, I'd just like to
need for alcohol abuse
say that there are a lot of queer
just the same as kids anywhere.
And none; of them wore penny n campi
games balls around here and I'm proba-
bly one of them. Let's just re- education program
loafers regularly. This is a liberal Quarter member, this is a liberal arts school
arts school. Still, for a liberal arts Ask your R.A. This raises the Please write to the editor in re-
college, Mercy world is the most greatest question of human eth- sponse if "you beg to differ."
**K
conservative place I've ever been. ics: 'Am I my brother's keeper?' Slayer
What happened to liberal, let alone No, wait Wrong; question. The
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art? To each his own. real one is (regardless ( of age, P.S. Wertz, I'm comin over By Kevin McHugh
And another thing, who is this considering most college students to raid your refrigerator! Merciad Editor
professor dude in the library? Docs are over 18 years of age and there-
he work there? Or does he just
take it upon himself to tell people Letter to the editor The fact that this weekend saw
to shut up?.The (Mercy) world three people ending up in hospital
may never know. (By the way, it FunFest editorialfangers student has shown that there are more alco-
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takes three licks to get to the cen- hol problems on campus than the
ter of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop.) yl My most precious friend and edi- The Fall FunFest did usual crowd gatherings and under
It was a terrible day last Fri- tor of the esteemed Merclad require $3000 funding for food, age drinking. Alcohol con sump-
day. The Cove dosed at 5:00 p.m. ..newspaper (the journal of Mer- fun, and prize money in the vol-
At 5:01 p.m. I asked for "food." cyhurst College): leyball tournament tion is no longer the only problem. The problem of alcohol
I just wanted a cookie. But hey, The first annual Fall FunFest The reggae band Upris- consumption has been overshadowed by that of alcohol abuse.
that's life., |was essentially >a trial of a fall ing was most definitely a success. Let me first refer to the nationwide problem of alcohol abuse.
And why is there no Slayer on activities weekend. It had its If you would do research before College is the first place where teenagers may experiment with
thejuke box in the Union? C'mon successes and downpoints, but the you write your uninformed edito- alcohol without parental supervision. Coming from Ireland, from a
now, at least something heavier successes were by far more boun- rials you would avoid looking society where this is not the case, this is a root cause of the
than Bon Jovi. 3rd settle for tiful. And you know how I know like a fool. There were more than nationwide problem. The drinking age should be returned to 18.
Metallica, Exodus, Death Angel, this Mr. McHugh? I {know be- SO people present; actually there That way, teenagers could experiment with alcohol in a controlled
Motley Cruet or even Barry cause of the student response. Why were 274 paying Mercyhurst stu- family environment Having your first drink with your parents is a
Manilow. Thanks. should students report to the Mer- dents, 110 paying non-Mercyhurst h ighlight in many cultures, and the earlier the experience occurs, the
\ By the way, who drained the ciad about their feelings of MSG/ students, and 27 guest passes were better.»,
Pond? It wasn't Jceeesus (in the SAC events? They should tell their issued. In this instance, parents should take the law into their own
words of Jimmy Swaggart). Those feelingsrightto the source, which As for * 'quaint handwrit- hands. Parents should introduce" their children to alcohol long
poor algae, bacteria, and fish. I is mg! \ ten flyers", Kevin, you and I know before they reach the age of 21. If parents fed that their children are
went to the Pond last week for a that we are individuals, we stick not mature enough to consume alcohol before 21, then they have
out of the crowd because I 'm tre- children that will never be mature.
mendously handsome and you're Today, freshmen arrive on campus free from family confines with
The Merciad ... well, you're yourself. If I start
using the computer (Tin quite
proficient in handling computer
a seemingly insatiable thirst for alcohol If parents would educate
their children adequately, this would not be the case.
We may have little control over the national scene, but we do
Mercyhurst College's First Class newspaper systems by the way) I churn out have influence over the problems at Mercyhurst. If parents fail to
as rated by the Associated Collegiate Press flyers which are drab, dull, gray... educate their children, then the responsibility should be handed to
Vol. 64 No. 2 October 4,1990 they are just not noticeable. When college administrators and student leaders.
Kevin McHugh Editor-in-Chief I make my flyers (handwritten A new drug and alcohol programming committee will be
Karen McGuire News Editor and artwork included) it shows formed at Gannon University, according to an article printed in the
Theresa Hewitt Features Editor that I'm putting time, effort, and Sept. 24 edition of The Gannon Knight. Mercyhurst has a little
Robi Taylor Entertainment Editor care into them. It also shows the catching up to do. *
Nick Roberts Sports Editor Student Activities Committee to The 'Hurst's drinking policy, like it or not, tends to deal more
Molly McCormick Asst Sports Editor be an exceptional and-different with the punishment aspect ofalcohol abuse. More emphasis should
Melissa Mangini Photo Editor organization manifesting itself to be put on the preventative aspect of alcohol abuse.
Maureen Connolly Design Manager the cause of celebrating each and & Student government leaders should join forces with administra-
Maria Kelly Advertising Manager every person's individuality. tion to ensure the programming for alcohol abuse is given a high
Andy PenhoUow Copy Editor Thank you and may you profile. They should try and ensure that their fellow students should
Timothy Moriarty Faculty Advisor prosper like honey in a bear's paw not endure the types of harm that were exemplified through the
Reporters (you won't get bit but you sure as violence of the past weekend.
hell will get licked).
Maria Station Yvon Maher Angela M. Camp
Bob Coneglio Andy Peter Neilson
Frank Z. Revy
Robin IUsley Tracy Schmitz Liam Barron
Beth Lay Jill Schreckengost Monique Parent
DanLangan Tammy Pethtel Garth McCurdy
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Campus Comments:
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Junior Sue Mishreil
Freshman Molly McCormick
"Homecoming should be one Sophomore
of the best weekends in the fall Nobody seemed to know
season. The lack of participation anything about homecoming. I * * I thought Homecoming was
and spirit among the student body thought it was very poorly publi- great, but the Homecoming King
here at Mercyhurst contradicts cized. Who was even nominated and Queen voting should include
the whole purpose behind the or for that matter who even the entire* school! not just sen-
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Dan Langan
Senior
Dan George
Freshman "I feel there was a problem
with publicity; not enough
mm ^people *
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dumb in high school and I think it think it should be open to more
m®^* is even stupider now. • • 9
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Don't get wrecked If you're not sober New Germany faces tough issues
or you're not sure- By Yvonne Maher
let someone else do the driving. Merciad Staff Reporter
A message provided by this newspaper
A drab, depressed city was
and Beer Drinkers of America
transformed into a city of hope
when a wall came down. The
night was Nov. 9,1989; the city
was East Berlin.
The reunification of East and
West Germany on Wednesday,
Oct 3, was a huge step in the
history of Europe and the world.
BEER DRINKERS
OF AMERICA •* We are privileged to be a part of
this i new beginning," said Dr.
PARTY*SMART
Marilynn Jewell, professor of
National Headquarters German here at Mercyhurst Col-
150 Paularino Ave., Suite 190 lege.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714/557-2337 Now j that the euphoria has
1-800-441-2337 passed, however, harsh realities
and trepidation about the future
are setting in. West Germans are
already "feeling the pinch," as
•• Beer Drinkers of \merica is a non-profii consumer membership they pick up the tab for their
uruunlKUiion open onl\ to persons over (he age of 21."
ntrymen in the East a tradition in high-tech research.
reunification 4will < Maybe thisreunificationwill mean
economy almost ten times more an explosion of high-technology
than original estimates,and with goods which will help them with
thosefiguressome resentment and their economic problems.
mixed feelings are entering the This reunification, which is a
country. ? i cause for hope for other Commu-
Some of the major conflicts of nist European countries, could also
interest include the sports pro- be a cause for worry. Germany
gram, the value of the currency, played a key role in both World
and the technological expertise of Wars, and at both times the coun-
the country. Reunification could tries were united. Still JDr. Jewell
mean the end of one of the great- believes that the * 'new Germany' *
est athletic programs in the world. will woric as a united country within
East Germany has pumped mil- a united Europe. "The people of
lions of marks into its athletes to Germany are not interested in
make them the formidable force having another war," she
they are; West Germany, on the said. "They are just about recov-
other hand, has not been quite as ered from the last one."
generous with its support Where Whatever the consequences of
will the Buck/Marie stop now? this unification, we should feel
Both East and West Germany privileged thai we are part of a
have l been huge exporters of society thatjjis working together
merchandise; they have also had towards a better world. «b
 OCTOBER 4,1990
THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

Rrpadway bound? train across Canada

Freshman has herbyes set on center stage 'Narrow Margin
44
Music-Ed. is something to fall
By Angela M. Camp
Merciad Staff Reporter
Brighton Beach Memoirs at the
Erie Playhouse. This was just the
most recent of her many credits.
back on because we all know it's
really hard to make it on Broad-
gives]its audience
way!" Smith!shrugged off the
The freshmen arc looking
younger every year. But in the
case of Sharon Smith, looks can
Sharon Smith began her acting

pating in productions at McDow-

uncharacteristically cynical re-
career at the age of 14 by partici-
mark. "My parents are really
ride to suspense
be deceiving. proud
ell High School, but this is just a of me but I think they
Smith, actually 18, has the start S would much rather see me in a l
looks of the twelve-year-old she Smith is looking toward thea- more 'stable' career." She By Robi Taylor
played this summer. Smith ter or music as a career. Whv thengiggles and says, "Oh well!" Merciad Entertainment
played the part of Laurie in is she a Music-Education major? Why Broadway then? "The Editor i
stage is more exciting. The pres-p Narrow Margin
sure's really on because there are Starring - Anne Archer &**$?
no retakes like in TV or movies.' '1 Gene Hackman
Smith said, "I also _ like a more Director - Peter Hyams
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immediate audience .response. Tri-Star Pictures |
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for

You know right away whether Rated R ! St

you're good or not" *
Smith's family and > friend* If there is one thing I truly love it's a great suspense movie. I used
support her decision to continue to spend every weekend watching old Charlie Chan and Sherlock
with her acting. "My parents Holmes movies on late night TV. For a while, it got so bad that I started
think that my chosen career is figuring out who did what before the detective.
really nifty (her favorite word). 1 The way mystery directors can take audiences to the edge of their
As for my boyfriend -- he's really collective seats and keep them there is a pleasure to behold. That is
supportive and understanding. exactly what Peter Hyams (2010 and The Presido) did with Narrow
They understand that my acting Margin. t' '
and music is something that I do While on a blind date, Carol Hunnicut (Anne Archer) sees iter date
all by myself — independent of killed by a mafia hit Knowing that she is the only witness she fkV to
everything else." I Canada to hide out 1
Through a missing person report filed by a friend Hunnicut's
location is revealed to Assistant District Attorney Robert Caulfield
Derby (Gene Hackman). Caulfield flies up to bring her back to testify, but he
is followed by two hitmen who have been hired to take care of her.
The majority of this cat and mouse game takes place during a train

challenge ride in an attempt to reach the relative safety of the nearest big city,
Vancouver, British Columbia. Unfortunately, along with Hunnicut
and Caulfield, there are also ah unknown number of hit men among
the passengers. | j J,

heats up
It began with SO well-placed
The main thing that whelped j Narrow Margin was that both
characters were just normal people caught in a situation. Most of the
streotypes are carefully avoided. Hunnicut is not a weak timid female
and Caulfield is not the super-macho leading man that most of these
Sharon Smith as 12-year-old Laurie Jerome in Brighton Beach bright green, derbies hidden movies have. They were the people next door.
Memoirs and as a 18-year-old Mercyhurst freshman. (Insert) throughout the campus. Most » ^ the excellence of Hackman and Archer's per-
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have been found. But, there are a

formances. They obviously understood the roles and the need for the
few.still hiding, just waiting for
some resident student to come audience to sympathize with the character of Carol Hunnicut Their
along and find them. characters had the life and the depth to make them believable to the
I -Offrules!!!- I this one figured out!!- audience. >
-Numbef9 is realty out -To the girls on Briggs - Townhouse Derby Days! With the high quality story of Narrow Margin and the level of the
of control We'll have to shut her% watch outfor the Piranah ManJ- brought out the determination of actor's performances, if there is any justice in the United States, I
the townhouse residents resulting
down. Therefore the merger & off. -To the lazy townhouses: If you in 38 of the derbies being recov-
would hope to see a number of Academy Award nominations for this
Sorry! JE- i | need any derbies see TJH3. That movie.
is ofcourse after Sunday when we ' ered in the first few hours of the
I JLR - Not all men wor- competition. Derbies were found 3 My rating 90/100
ship the ground you walk on.- get the $50.00.- | J | in the gatehouses, on lampposts, Violence, language J< ft •
-My Jumba, Owade! -BVCir Beware, from in bushes and one was even found ^ Editor's note: Due to public pressure, on September 27 Jack Valente,
How Ore the dido's treating you? AGP.- L in The Merciad office. \
Lets get olavae.- -Happy Birthday president of the Motion Picture Association of America, announced
K Organizer Karen McGuire the creation of a new movie rating for adult films. The new NC-17
[ | -TBS can't touch this. Yvonne & Gina! Angela.- said that the rules are simple:
0*Tb Terry Camp rating will allow an adult film, such as Pink Orchid, to be shown
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may seek the help of other Mer-
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and Lori Brown and lots ofluck in any freshmen that I may have I 3) Karen McGuire can-
April and ever! Shell A Ang- offendedior embarrassed* Mike f not participate or give clues as to «T*I

\ -' -Gary - Your invitation Messenger- } the derbies' locations.

to the state must have got lost in \ -Steve, we both appreci- 4) The townhouse with
thMmail. PJS. It was canceled ate you doing our homework for the most|derbies by 9 p.m. on
anyway! S.V.- | us even though it wasn't done October 7| will be declared the
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motivated Ptl. Sgtj From Bill To I -S & L, beggers can't be As of 4 pjn. on Wednesday,
Lastowski: Be a real man. Go choosers - in We, in romance or fyj October 3, Townhouse 3 has
| H.O.T.CJ l' ll make sure you get a homework. Next time, there wont taken a commanding lead with 30
Hicetost in Alaska-gw^ be a next time. Steve- derbies. Townhouses 4 and 5 are
tied for second with six derbies Hackman hide aboard a speeding train to
\ pipelineA - *A souver. photo courtesy ofTri Star Pictures
I I %-Happybirthday Stilley, each. Townhouse 1 is bringing up escape
%you old man!The Jungle Women- the rear with only two derbies.
1 i iHevJfi&hinkyougot •-•-.

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 PAGE 6 THE MERCIA n OCTOBER 4,1990

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Liebel brings political experience to the Hurst 4

PAT LIEBEL
By Andy Penhollow
Merciad Staff Reporter
44
We must constantly strive
to increase academic standards,
enhance the faculty, and make
our institution more visible and
responsive to the community.'*
Those are the words ofPat Liebel,
the new director of alumni rela-
tions at the Mercyhurst College.
Liebel, a lifelong Erie resi-
dent and alumna of the. Hurst,
brings a great deal of
experience in politics to
the college. *
After graduating in
1953 with a degree in
business and a minor in
education, Liebel went
to work for the Erie
school district At that
time Mayor Tullio was
the assistant director of
physical education. They
quickly became friends,
and in 1966 she went
with Tullio to city hall after he
won his first mayoral election.
She stayed with the Tullio ad-
ministration for its entire dura-
don as the mayor's director of ad-
ministration.
Strong -local support urged
Liebel to declare her candidacy
for office in the last mayoral elec-
tion. Although she did not suc-
ceed in her effort, liebel said she
is impressed with the accomplish-
ments of Joyce Savocchio. "I'm
really proud of Joyce for Toeing
the first woman mayor of Erie,"
Liebel said. Savocchio and Liebel
traveled together in 1983, when
1
they were both elected as dele-
gates to the Democratic National
Convention.
"We must constantly
strive to increase aca-
demic standards, en-
hance the faculty, and
make our institution
more visible and respon-
sive to the community."
When asked to comment on
the many recent changes on cam-
Borbato
pus, Liebel reflected on her days
as a student "When I was here,
MercyhurstPrep was on the first
floor of Old Main, and thecollege
was on the second," Liebel staled.
Sheadded that," There have been
a lot of changes made, all for the
• r
better.' \ LookingJ back -Liebel
says,'' the best years of your life
are spent here."
J Liebel feels that going co-ed
was one of the most important
decisions ever made at the college.
! 'The Sisters' vision for the future
was so far beyond what everyone
imagined," Liebel asserted. "Their
vision led to growth.''
Liebel's goal for the future is
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Through alumni 'networking*,
Liebel hopes that graduates will
build sponger ties with each other,
as well as with the school Liebel
suggests that one area where alumni
can be most active is with recruit*
ment and admissions.
Liebel's years of experience
with the Erie Alumni, her mem-
bership on Mercyhurst's Alumni
Board, and her contributions as a
president's associate under Dr.
Garvey will he assets to the col-
lege as she works toward achiev-
ing her goals.
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 OCTOBER 4,1990
Hurst runners
successful
By Maria M. Stahon
Merciad Staff Reporter
The Mercyhurst Cross Coun-
try team was quite successful at
the Pitt/Bradford Invitational this
past Saturday. Top finisher for
the * Hurst was Victor Bauer, plac-
ing third out of a 48 man field
with a time of 27:22 for a five
mile run. Rounding out the rest of
the 'Hurst team were James
stable at 29:17, Brad Allen 30:38,
Matt Burnett 31 A3, Mark Simpson
32:50 and Dan Becker 36:26.
Amy Kellogg was top fin-
isher for the women's team, plac-
ing 10th in afieldof 31 with a
time of 18:03 for a 2.8. mile run.
Alsofinishingwere Michelle Sirak
18:56, Jennifer Marshall 19:34
and Jackie Bula 21:30.^ *
The Cross Country team
travels to Syracuse, New York on
Saturday October 6th, for the
Lemoyne Invitational.
Homecoming
weekend
reunites crew
By Molly McCormick
Merciad Assistant Sports Editor
Alumni came front every-
where to compete in the infamous
Alumni crew ? race held every
homecoming weekend at Mer-
cyhurst College. This year it was
held on Saturday, September 30,
1990 at the Mercyhurst boat-
house on Presque Isle. The race
was only five hundred -meters
long, seeing that the 'alumni
couldn't make it any farther.
Some alumni were graduates of
1990, but some graduated in...
well, we won't embarrass them.
< There were two eights racing,
one consisted of alumni and the
other of Mercyhurst student row-
ers.! It was a close race and the
winner was never determined.
Both students and alumni think
that they were the winners. Rich
VanderWoude, a 1990^graduate
came, all ;the
:ville.. Ontario
seeing
everyone again ., j with high hopes for the upcoming
There were botdogs and beer
available for^ those alumni and
students of age who wanted to
hang around for a while and ex-
change stories. This race is a good
tradition. Hopefully it will con-
tinue forever.
THE MERCIAD PAGE 7
Laker f
Ready
ready win
By Nick Roberts y-™*
Merciad sports Editor.
In many people's eyes, Mer-
cyhurst football has gotten off to a *-*
terrible start But before the press,
the students, or even your Joe
Lakers defeat Gannon Average start Dointinefingerssit
A*
r.-.
the team, the coaching staff or the school, we must first carefully
for fall baseball title analyze certain factors.
Obviously the coaching staff and the team were very disap-
pointed with the first three results. But there is no reason to be
Molly McCormick to enter our winter workoutsS ashamed of the Lakers* performances. Reflecting on the results,
Merciad Assistant Sports Editor With a 6-5 win over Gannon first year head coach Jim Chapman said that they, jj'were a disap-
this past weekend, Mercyhurst pointment, but when we looked at them realistically, our coaching
r ' l think we have an extremely claimed the 1990 Erie collegiate
talented team^If *we play to our Pall Baseball Classic title. Al
staff did feel it was possible to be 0-3 and play very well. Everyone
was disappointed, but we also understood the situation.**
potential, I fen&&ui go as far as Rush pitched six solid innings to
the College jMgparies. We register the win, while Tim
face a very 0LMSchedule in the Donaldson got the save for the Having a new coaching staff can create additional
spring, but ifwi^^^etiier we Hurst Sophomore shortstop Tom
will be very succ»pM&' Senior Craig was named tournament problems. Spending most of the pre-season learning
pitcher Bill Jones su^Jrop for MVP for his offensive and defen-
the Mercyhn^?bas^te Jeam. sive prowess. Craig laced four
With a r e c x > i P ^ ^ J ^ s o n , hits including two doubles and the abilities of unfamiliar players amounts to wasted
the team ismi^^JoT a two rbi's in the championship
tough winteJWnirraiftnd an even contest time that other teams can put to more constructive
toughas The Lakers baseball team will
Coach eels that compete „' at Kanty Village on
season is going, great. I He Wednesday against Alleghany
i use.
comments, "We ar^gkased with and will travel to Slippery Rock
the progress of our dcfp. Unfortu- on Saturday for a doubleheader. It has been a tough start for the new coaching staff and the team,
nately, we have notfra$much luck The team is having an incredible but both realize that it takes time to build up a mutual understanding.
vatiwamm season. We hope it continues to be The first three teams that Mercyhurst played this season are all
need the best %". nationally ranked in, the top 10 Division III football teams. It's
always good to be optimistic going into a tough schedule, but, by the
same token, everyone must be realistic. Teams like Dayton are the
best in the country; they have a well established program, they are
big, they are tough, and they are good.*; $ f •" i
(Having a new coaching staff can create additional problems.
Spending most of the pre-season learning the abilities of unfamiliar
players amounts to wasted time that other teams can put to more
constructive use. Chapman pointed out that it takes time for coaches
and players to get used to each other, saying,' 'It was difficult in the
Coach Copeland also added,
•
By Liam Barron beginning in that we didn't know each other, and we didn't know
S 'This is the quickest team I have each others* personalities; but now that we have got to know each
Merciad staff reporter coached in three years, which will other, all the coaches and players have become like a big family."
enable us to play at our own pace. Looking at the remaining six games, the coaching staff and the
Theimen's basketball team, Our rebounding has also im- team are very confident. Morale and team spirit are high.
under third year head coach Dr. proved which^will give us more Pressure is always present, but good or bad, that is part and parcel
Barry Copeland, has' returned control throughout the court of sports in our society. i t ; •.
We're hopeful that our recruits Looking toward the future, the coaching staff is already plan-
season. The Lakers have a com- will be able to contribute immedi- ning a great year of recruiting. "We are very optimistic for the
ately, hereby, giving our immediate future, looking to finish this season on a high note,'' said
petiuvc schedule to overcome and extra dimension.*'
once again, but after a strong re- Chapman. The head coach also commented on the team's long term
The Lakers start competitive future. I 'Our main goal,'' he said,' * is to become a major power-
cruiting season Coach Copeland training on October|15th, but
is confident of future success. house in college football.'* \ I
prior to that, Coach Copeland has iSometimes in sports we expect too much; we expect miracles.
^Although the team has lost scheduled walk-on try-outs for
two outstanding senior contribu- the |V0QS91 season on Thursday, We must accept that we must learn* to walk before we can run.
tors, Dave Quinns and Patrick Building a football program takes a great amount of time, effort and
Odhiambo, Coach Copeland is October 1 lth at four p.m. in the money, and as part of the Mercyhurst community we must be
looking to his upperclassmen to Campus Center. People inter- supportive and encourage our football team and coaches.-In the
fill their shoes and give the squad ested should arrive ready to play words of Chapman," We are ready to play, we are ready to win."
the same level of leadership or else call 825-0543 witMany Good luck on Saturday!
which existed last year. !• questions.
 PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD OCTOBER 4,1990

M e r c y h u r s t football falls to national champions

By Ed Hess
Merciad Sports Reporter
After dropping thefirsttwo
games to nationallyrankedsquads,
the next task for the football team
was no easier. The Dayton Flyers,
the number one ranked team in
the country and defending na-
tional champions, invaded Erie
on the Hurst's homecoming week-
end. Despite a "never say die"
attitude by the Lakers, the Flyers
left Veteran's}Stadium with its
number one ranking intact via a
50-0 decision.
The Lakers received the open-
ing kickoff of the game and began
what would be their most impres-
sive drive of the game. Using a
M
hurry-up offense" they drove
forty-four yard, all of them on the
ground. The main offensive
weapon in this drive was senior
tailback Brian Haberstock run-
ning behind the strong push of the
offensive line. The drive, how-
ever, stalled at the thirty-two yard-
line and the Flyers began their
assault
The Lakers next drive looked
promising as they moved the ball
to the Dayton 48 yard line, using
the running of Haberstock and a
completion to tight end Lance
YandelL # f «s
Following a 'Hurst time-out,
an errantpassby quarterback John
Terrant was intercepted and re-
turned forty-nine yard for a touch-
down, making the score 14-0 in
favor of the Flyers. M
The next possession by the
Lakers resulted in another inter-
ception and subsequent field goal
by the Flyers. This put Dayton up
by 17 at the end of thefirstquarter,
and last year's national champion
never looked back. *
The second quarter was much
the same as thefirstDayton scored
14 points using the pinpoint pass-
ing of their senior quarterback Dan
Sharley. Sharley, the number one
rated quarterback in Division III
going into the game, clicked for
five completions for 191 yards.
At the end of 30 minutes of play,
the Flyers led by a score of 31-0. Mercyhurst support crews and coaches rush onto the field to aid an injured player during
Mercyhurst - Dayton football game. photo by Melissa Mangini
After half time the Flyers con-
trolled the game in the same man- 4
ner as they had in the first two resulted in the game's final score Next week the Hurst travels
quarters of play. Dayton added of 50-0. $ to New York to take on Buffalo
State, whose record stands at 3-1.
19 more points in the second half, | Mercyhurst was led defen-
The Lakers defeated the Bengals
two touchdowns through the air sively by Jason Falvo and Jeff
Merlino, who had nine and eight last year by a score of 38-20.
and one on the ground,*which
tackles, respectively. The ground After taking on three of the top
game was led by Haberstock, who ten Division HI teams in the coun-
compiled 69 yards with 14 at- try, including the defending na-
tempts. Mark Dukovich led the tional champions, the road ahead

Veronica Sansom receivers with 33 yards on three

receptions.
cannot be any harder then what
the Lakers have already traveled.

leads Lady Lakers

to record I
By Peter Nielson
Merciad staff reporter
The Lady Lakers won two
more games last week to improve
their record to 9-1-1. Last Tues-
day the Lakers beat Geneva 5-3.
Starring in that game were Veron-
ica Sansom and Jennifer Hart
Together they accounted for all 5
goals (Sansom 3 and Hart 2).
The Geneva game was a good
warm-up before the local battle
against Gannon on Saturday.
Assistant Coach Rich Hartis,
commenting on the upcoming
game, said that, "This will be a
• •
Reule and Stacy Scalise they put
the game beyond the Lady
Knight's reach.
4
'The team started out great,"
Coach Hartis said, but also added,
44
we should not allow our oppo-
nents to get back into the game."
I'The next home game for the
A lady Laker spikes the ball against a recent opponent
Lady Lakers is! Friday against
Bloomsburg and they would
Women's volleyball
appreciate/your support What
better way is there to start off the
weekend]than going to support
this highflyingteam?
Lady Laker's) on a roll
The women's volleyball sea- players have returned from last
Your Deadline son opened with a bang, having year, but there have been several
placed second in the Carnegie additions to the roster. Returning

competitive game, but 1 don t
expect it to be a problem for us to
win." ;:
The Lakers started the game
fast with two goals in the first IS
minutes.The goalscorers were
Veronica Sansom and Noreen
Herlijy. Mercyhurst then allowed
Gannon to get back into the game,
and Gannon opened the second
half with their only goal The
Lakers showed some discipline
by picking up their level of play,
and with thel goals of Jennifer
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are: Ruth Henderson who is also
needed for women's basketball,
Kris Justice a transfer from
Radford, Virginia, Michele Maeller
a transfer from Westminster and
freshman Pam Mueler, who made
the all-tournament team in Pitts-
burgh.