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Candidates close campaigns at student forum

Candidates for secretary, Rob VanderWoude, Julie Theiss, and Trish Kuhar,
address student forum as current secretary, Jen Marshall looks on.(photo by John Furlong;

64 GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE APRIL IT* i

Campus ice rink skates toward approval

CHECK
OUT
Thursday, April 18 ^ ^ f f ™
10 a.m. Zurn Recital Hall,
D* Angelo Young Artist Compe-
tition in strings begins.
10 aon. to 2 p .m. Student Union,
formal tickets on sale.
8:30.p.m. Recreation Center,
pudding wrestling.
Friday, April 19
10 a.m. Zurn Recital; Hall
By Karen McGuire
Merciad News Editoi
A hockey rink built on campus — to be <
not to be, that is the question?
At last Sunday's student government
meeting, Mercyhurst President, Dr. William]"
Garvey, asked the student representatives for
an answer to that question.
fi After a presentation by Garvey, the student
representatives were in favor of the endeavor.
To finance the new facility, Garvey pro-
posed raising the student building assessment
fee starting next fall. The fee would be raised
$55 per student, per year. This increase was
f based on a bond issue period of 30 years.
Garvey feels this is the best current alternative
for funding the project' 'We will build one
ittee
Self-study wrote, "After thoughtful analysis
and assessment of the facilities for our hockey
program, we unanimously agreed that an ice
hockey rink should be built on campus at the
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site of the recreation center.''
* "ft" wenr on tersay tharthe college'has to
address the recreational needs of the students.
"Coupled with the construction of the rink
should be the completion of the Campus Cen-
ter project to insure a facility to meet those
needs. Completion of this project along with
available student recreational use of the ice
rink will afford students the space needed for
leisure time physical activities."
Triola ended the letter by saying, "There is
sufficient support among the Mercyhurst
i $ DIL. WILLIAM P. GARVEY Community to see the project become a real-
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D'Angelo Competition.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Garvey Park,
activities carnival extravaganza
blowout
8 p.m. Little Theatre, The Pi-
rates of Penzance.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Erie Plaza Hotel,
spring formal
Saturday, April 20
12 p.m. to 6 p.m. activities day.
71 p.m. Warner Theatre,
D*Angelo Competition final.
8 p.m. Little Theatre, The Pi-
rates of Penzance.
Sunday, April 21
12 p.m.to4 p.m. Shades Beach,
spring activities picnic.
Monday, April 22
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grotto, Earth
Wednesday, April 24
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some day," said Garvey. "If it's not built this behind the stage. " ity.
year, it probably will not be built until*1995 Garvey said the new area built to expand Representatives-on student government
when the college plans a new capital cam- the Campus Center was built with the idea that supported Garvey's proposal. Dan D*Ambro-
paign." * |; } when a hockey arena was finally constructed, sio, chemistry representative, said, "Many
According to Garvey, the construction of the Campus Center space could be used for colleges spend millions of dollars on facilities
intramural sports and team practices. Garvey to start athletic programs. We already have a
the building will cost an estimated half a mil-
said the area behind the stage is almost the nationally ranked hockey team. I think we
lion dollars. It will cost another estimated half
same as a full size collegiate court Therefore, should take advantage of the situation and
million to furnish the necessary equipment
The students would be paying a significant the student body would not be losing recrea- build the needed hockey rink.*' $
tion space, Garvey said. ? Dale Mancuso said, "I feel students will
portion of the construction. >,
The college would be contributing about The rink would contain an ice floor from support an icerinkeven if the building assess-
ment is raised."
one-third of the cost in the joint venture. The November to March. During the other months,
Sean O'Rourke, business administration
inside necessities would be provided by dona- the facility would be utilized by other sports
representative, questioned whether there was
tions from Erie businesses and local donors. and activities, v
any other alternative for financing other than
The yearly upkeep would be paid by user fees. H The Recreation Center was also built with
the intention of someday turning it into a raising the building assessment fee. He asked
Garvey stressed that, "No money will be
hockey rink. The lights and floor were de- whether there was a possibility of selling ad-
taken from anyone's budget No academic
signed so that they could one day undergo the vertising space on the boards of thq
budgets will be affected.''
metamorphoses. '* rink to provide revenue. Garvey's
The new indoor facility would be one of
If the facility is built a parking lot may be that Erie businesses will be contributing but
the largest in the Erie area. According to Gar-
built behind the Campus Center within a year the construction would have to Toe financed by
vey, it would provide an additional recreation
or two. The parking area would provide room the students. After that response, O'Rourke
area for the students. The building would be
for 100 cars. •• f agreed to the proposal.
able to seat 1500 people. With such a large
Jack Munch, Phi Eta Sigma representative,
seating capacity, Garvey said the building could i Garvey said when the hockey program was
said, "I'm in favor of the hockeyrinkand I
be facilitated for a variety of activities.' 'Gradu- started, there were no professional teams in
Erie. Since die Erie Panthers started playing, have no affiliation with the hockey program.
ation could be moved back on campus. The
I'll probablyfnever use it but opportunities
students could host concerts and dancesJ? The finding ice time has been very difficult Laker

hockey had to play most of their games on the Mr* this don't come around everyday. This is
opportunities are endless,'' said Garvey. *
8:30 p.m. Eastway Theatre, road this year. Garvey said being on the road Mercyhurst
The plans for design of the new addition best
shuttles leave Baldwinformovie linclude adding on to the existing Recreation adds a lot of strain to the players and makes it
night. college in the long run. |
|Center. The contents of the rec center would be difficult for them to keep up academically.!
moved to the new Campus Center addition In a letter to Garvey, Carl Triola, chairman See Rink on page 2
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Editor's Note: This column is designed to let students know what is

happening in the international and national areas. The news is gath-
eredfroma variety of sources.

By Karen McGuire \
Merciad News Editor
Senior Sean O'Rourke speaks with Professor Richard Kubiak at the
INTERNATIONAL: MSG career fair, at which 30 prospective students attended.

Iraq -- According to President Bush, relief camps will be set up by

American, British and French troops in northern Iraq that could shelter
more than half a million Kurdish refugees land eventually coax them
GTE hangs up]on 'Hurst community
back to their homes;-The camps f will provide medical and food By Angela M. Camp dents will be billed monthly for
supplies for 100,000 people. Merciad Features Editor long distance calls which would y securc
said Camp. |
We will no longer be able to then be payable to Student^ Ac-
Italy — A burning supertanker spilled millions of gallons of crude oil There are some benefits that
reach out and touch someone with counts. "The monthly fees will
into the Bay of Genoa after an explosion last Thursday. The tanker may not be realized for a couple of
GTE if the new proposal for a probably be incorporated into the (
sank 2,000 yards off the northwest coast of Italy. years. 'In the future, students will
telephone system is approved. The student's room and board cost,"
be able to wire their personal
Netherlands - Gunmen took 20 major paintings from the Vincent Van proposal initiated by Sr. Mary Mark commented Doulet computers to^the school's com-
Doulet director of research and Not only are there many ad- puter system, but we're not ready
Gogh National Museum in one of the largest art thefts on record. The vantages for resident students, but
paintings were found abandoned in a getaway car at a nearby railroad information systems, goes before to do that yet" said Doulet
the Board of Trustees on Thurs- there are also various advantages .
station. Three of the recovered paintings were severely torn. If the board approves the pro-
day, April 18. "The old system is for faculty members and adminis-
posal, the college is prepared to
Germany — More than 30,000 eastern Germans rallied in the rain at antiquated, and GTE will no longer trators. One of the benefits is voice begin thejirnplernentation of the
Berlin's Brandenburg Gate Wednesday demanding help for their be able to accommodate us," said mail. Voice mailjwill enable in- system immediately. **TfIfe trends
Doulet structors to leave I messages for ing will be done between gradu-
economically troubled region. The strike was call by the IG Metall
union, the country's largest labor organization. The telephone system proposal students, and vice versa. f ation and the fourth of July," said
would place phones in every apart- Better security will be another Doulet "The system will be op-
Russia— Boris Yeltsin, Russian Federation President, said that Russia ment and dormitory room on cam- benefit, according to Terry Camp, erational » »

planned to turn the dreaded KGB Soviet state security police into a pus. "Students will no longer have director of housing maintenance. Overall,»the new telephone
champion of human rights.' * It will no longer be the KGB, it will be to pay the installation fees and will A phone will be placed on each en - system seems to benefit all of those
the Committee for the Security of Russia and its task will be turned also be able to take advantage of tranceway to allow visitors to call concerned. As Doulet put it, "It's
the college's high volume long the residents in order to open the a win-win situation for everyone,
into the defense of human rights,'' he said.
distance rates," said Doulet Stu- front door. "This feature will al- which doesn'thappen very often."
NATIONAL:
From page 1 ^ ^ ^am!mmm
Los Angeles, California- The LA Times reported Wednesday
MSGjews
On Wednesday, April|l7, the
four white police officers who were caught on videotape ab college's | finance committee ac-
black motorist last month were fired from their jobs.

Pennsylvania - A successor for former Senator, John Heinz, has not

Scholarships increase cepted the principle*of the5pro-
posal. Garvev said the committee
was impressed by the fact that the
faculty members who said the minus
yet been named. The leading contenders; include U.S. Attorney By Karen McGuire students were willing to back the
system would represent grades more
General Dick Thornburgh, a former 2-term Pennsylvania governor, Merciad News Editor idea even if it meant an increase in
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and Heinz's widow. Teresa t w

The proposal was voted down student fees. |

The Mercyhurst Student Gov-
by the Senate by a large majority. The committee plans to recom-
New Haven, Connecticut - The Skull and Bones Club, one of the last ernment (MSG) Government Cham-
Reasons for the rejection included mend that*; the trustees raise the
ber was die place to be last Sunday
all-male clubs, has unanimously voted to accept women. Angry board economic cost and the lack of in- building assessment fee^and ap-
night Among the top priorities that
members of the Yale affiliated club changed the locks on the Skull and formation on how students'rgrade prove the icerink under the condi-
came to the floor (other then the
Bones meeting hall over the weekend as a result point averages would be affected tion that the building can be built
hockey rink) was the scholarship
overall. Cost to change the scale within the budget of one million
proposal. MSG passed a vote to
Washington, D.C. - Tlie first fetus-to-fetus tissue transplant was would include? buy ing new com- dollars. || ,|
increase the officer scholarships.
performed last May while the baby was still in the womb. It was the puter programs, altering forms and If approved, the athletic de-
first to be tried in the U.S. It has not yet been determinded whether the The presidential scholarship was
rewriting literature. partment will be asked to conduct a
experimentsueceeded,but if itdoes,ff^ increased from $3000 to $5000.
Brad Fairfield, MSG vice-presi- cost assessment This will involve
diseases could be cured before birth. However, $1000 is contingent upon
dent announced that there will be written documents and actual bids.
the president residing in Erie dur-
four open spots for student repre- If the project's actual cost is fea-
ing the summer. The offices of
sentatives to the Senate next year. sible, the go ahead win be given in
vice-president treasurer, secretary
LOCAL: Jen Marshall, MSG secretary, June. |
and SAC chair will be raised from
wear $1500 to $2500 with $500 contin- reported that between 50 and 60 Garvey said the biggest credit
The emergence here of two gangs of youths - the I • : • : «

people attended the MSG candi- goes to the j student government

the colors of several professional football teams, and trie u u i s , wnc gent upon whether they stay in
date speeches on April 11. Next "If the students hadn't reacted in
are all less flashy - has thrust Erie onto a list of about 100U.S. cities Erie.
year's officers will be notified favor of the rink like they did, there
affected by gangs, which is in many cases, accompanied by drug trade I Dean Michael McQuillen was
Thursday April 18. wouldn't be a rink." f
a guest at the meeting. The topic of
Dale Mancuso, MSG treasurer, If the trustees approve the pro-
his address to MSG was the current
ended the meeting saying, "I've posal on Thursday, April)
proposal to include minuses in the new building completed by
had a great year. I think we've
grading scale. McQuillen said the accomplished what we set out to Thanksgiving, according
suggestion was brought before the do." Garvey,. £ |
Mercyhurst College Senate by some
 APRIL 18,1991
THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

Engel favors construction of campus jrink

To The Editor,
|I am writing this letter to you
not because I have nothing else to
do, but because at the last student
government meeting a decision was
reached that affects every student
at Mercyhurst Dr. Garvey addressed
a full house at the meeting concern-
ing a potential ice rink on campus.
-dent support for an ice rink* on
Essentially, Dr. Garvey was
asking: the representatives three
questions: Do ••you" feel there is
student support for such a venture?
Are you willing to give up recrea-
tional space in the rec center? Are
you willing to share the financial
burden with •'users" (groups that
rent the facility) and private finan-
cial contributors if the board of
trustees motions to commit to the
building of the facility? The an-
swer to I all these questions after
debating the issue was yes.
This is why I'm writing this
now. The simple facts are: One,
Thursday, April 18 at 3 p.m., I will
be representing you at the board of
trustees meeting. Two, I will rec-
ommend the recreational center be
expanded to hold an ice rink. Three,
I will submit that students are will-
ing to accept a $55 increase in the
building assessment fee per person
per year. Four, I will do so under
the understanding that the Campus
Center addition will be completed
by the beginning of fall term, and
that there will be no further in-
crease in the building assessment
fee next year.
Why? Mercyhurst Student
Government reached this conclu-
sion not simply because the pro-
posal was hand delivered by the
influential Dr. William P. Garvey,
but because we felt it is well justi-
fied. Regarding Dr. Garvey's first
question, MSG found it fairly easy
to submit to him that there is stu-
campus. This was evident to the
representatives by the amount of
print it received in The Merciad
,as well as how often it came up in
conversation around campus, and
in their discussions with other stu-
dents.
Furthermore, it is well deserved.
The* hockey program has estab-
lished itself as a national power
playing over 25 games on the road
every year, and it was felt that they
have earned the right to home ice.
It should also be noted that this
is not the first attempt to create
home ice for the team. Serious efforts
were made to create
home ice at both the Civic Center
and at the Glenwood rink. Both
failed. ;
Dr. Garvey *s second question
has been moving about in my brain
ever since I was in Elmira, and I
had the feeling this proposal would
surface. Last summer, I expressed
a great need to the board of trustees
for a large indoor recreation facil-
ity. It was constructed and the need
I expressed was proven true.
The carpet in the rec center is
without a doubt worn. However, it
was no secret when it was built
that it was done so with the intent
of expanding it into a rink in the
future. Also, it was mentioned that
when a rink was created another
rec center would be created. Is this
going to happen? MSG feels that
this is being accomplished wi'J? the
expansion of die Campus Cento*
and the multifunctional capabili-
ties of the proposed ice rink.
After much deliberation with
myself and others, I also feel die
needs of die students that were met
by the rec center will still be met
One, because the stage area of the
Campus Center will be roughly
two-thirds the size of the existing
rec center. Furthermore, the rink
will not merely be a rink, but a
multifunctional facility. According
to Dr. Garvey and Coach Gotkin,
Mercyhurst hockey coach, the fa-
cility will essentially have the same
potential as a convention center. In
other words, events such as gradu-
ation, concerts or even a bingo may
be held in it; not to mention intra-
mural indoor soccer, box lacrosse,
hockey, floor hockey and open
skating, etc..
Of course, Thursday, I will
emphasize that the same thought,
effort, and time be put into the final
design of this facility that was put
into the student union in order that
all of the things mentioned above
are not simply a lot of rhetoric but
actually done.
The | last question was if you
support it, are you willing to put
your money where your mouth is?
Latest anti-smoking ad
too much for students?
CPS) An American Cancer So-
ciety newspaper ad published in
many college newspapers dur-
ing the past month has provoked
some student criticism of the
papers that ran it
"Some people said we
shouldn't be running it," said
Mark Bcckman of The Fourth
Estate, the student paper at the
University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay. M i
! One * student at Davidson
College in North Carolina com- j
plained it was "gross," added Mark Puckeu of die Davidsonian,
which also ran the ad.
The ad, titled * 'Sophisticated Lady,'' features a young woman,
covered with tar and nicotine, holding a cigarette.
Underneath, the copy reads' 'If what happened on your inside
happened on your outside, would you still smoke?"
Sophisticated Lady was part of the Cancer Society's campaign
to promote the I 'Great American Smokeout'' on Nov. 15, when the
Society encourages smokers to go one day without lighting up.
"Unless you do something out of the ordinary, it doesn't get
S
noticed," explained Sue Kiikland, an American Cancer Society
spokeswoman. |
I Kirkland, whose group circulated the ad as a public service
message, added she did not know how many papers actually
published it •-'
"The ad doesn't make people feel good," but it does get the
message out, Kirkland added. . ,
"I thought it was effective but a bit harsh," Beckman said.
Puckeu agreed the ad was "powerful" as well as "gross."
An addition to the print ad, a television ad features the same
young woman in an elaborate gown and make-up, who is slowly
covered with tar and nicotine. At the end of the ad, she screams and

The Merciad Above I have noted that we are not

really losing a whole lot in regard
to recreational facilities, and that
tries to claw die muck off her face.
Both ads are meant to counter tobacco industry ads, aimed at
youngs women, that try to make smoking lode glamorous and
Mercyhurst College's First Class newspaper there is support for the rink. Is it fashionable, Kirkland said. •- i £ J
as rated by the Associated Press worth another $55 per person per r'Many of our spots have been funny and entertaining," Kirkland
Vol. 64 No. 17 April 18,1991 year? MSG felt that we were able said. But those spots were not reaching young women, the only
to create a substantial burden being demographic group in which there has been an increase in the
Kevin McHugh ;Editor-In-Chief shared in part by users and private
Karen McGu ire News Editor number of smokers. * |
sources and not fully placing the
Angela M. Camp Features Editor Green Bay's Beckman said the ad alone probably wouldn't
burden on students. Z
Robi Taylor » ^Entertainment Editor make a smoker quit | .»•
Nick Roberts Sports Editor The support is there, our rec- "It would probably give you another reason to quit," he added.
Asst Sports Editor reational facilities are taking a slight
Molly McCormick
' Photo Editor step in reverse, following a monu-
John Furlong
Andy Penhollow Copy Editor mental? step forward, and I will
Maureen Connolly Design Manager again express the need for devel-
Maria Kelly/Yvonne Maher Advertising Managers opment in this area.
t
Faculty Advisor
Timothy Moriarty
Merciad Staff Stager replies to opinion piece
Mary Medure Jill Schreckengost Tricia Kuhar
To the Editor: In contrast to a previous" Erie Police are competent and
Laura Blabaci Liam Barron Chicaga Parsons
ion" article, the security decision quite understanding of college stu-
• •

Dan Langan' Monique Parent

Before Spring Activities Week- was not taken without question. dent activities. S.A.C. is not fear-
Tracy Schmitz Amy Fitzgerald
end occurs, the Student Activities When I personally approached Mr. ing anyriotousacts occurring, but
Robin Ilisey John Bruno Committee spends numerous hours E. William Kennedy (director of if any dangerous incident should
lis the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst, .j preparing every event from Thurs- student affairs) with die question happen, the Erie Police are solid in
College, Box 161,501 E. 38th st, Erie Pa. 16546. Phone 825-0376 day to Sunday with a large array of of why we were hiring die Erie their training, from first aid to crowd
Material for publication must be submitted by noon on the
student and administrative con ten t- Police, he proved to me that there control.
ft i Monday before publication
ment in mind. are over five different ways of stat- Kevin, the fact that you have
jThe question of security ^ is ing, "because I said so!" spoken critically of me is not the
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor, fitters must be signed always a touchy subject for S.A.C. Upon ^receiving such a reac- point That you have not spoken it
but the name can be wlthhe|d bv request j events&The decision for Spring tion, I decided to direct my ques- justly, that is the point
Activities security was^not in the tioning to Mr.-Merrill Dcver (di-
-^Merclad's editorial opinion is determined hands of S.A.C.ithis year. The rector of Mercyhurst security). Mr. Kierstin Stager*
by the Editorial Board with the Editor holding Administration had pre-planned that Devcr explained why off-duty police SAC Chairperson
responsibility. The opinions expressed in the Erie Police would work as se- are the "choice option" available
Merciad are not necessarily those of \ curity from noon to ^5 p.m. for ID assist our security staff for Spring
viprrlad its staff or Mercyhurst College, Saturday's events. Activities Day.
 PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD
Arts & Entertainment
No Heaven, no Hell Critic raves over Little Theater production
By Kristin E. Brigandi
Brooks provides Merciad staff reporter
Friday, April 12, the Mercyhurst
paradise of laughter College Theater Department, in
cooperation with the D'Angelo
School of Music presented their
rendition of Gilbert and Sullivan's
By Robi Taylor The Pirates of Penzance. A very
Merciad Entertainment Editor spirited and talented castihad the
Defending Your Life j audience howling with laughter. This
Starring - Meryl Streep and show promises to exceed all of your
Albert Brooks expectations.
Director - Albert Brooks Act one begins with a raucous
Warner Brothers Pictures
group of pirates toasting each other
Rated - PG £ I and their conquests. Here, we first
mm
meet the misfortunate Fredrick, a
To quote the famous American philosopher Woody Allen, * 'Every- good-hearted lad who is an appren-
one knows there's an afterlife, but how far is it from midtown and is it tice to the pirates until his twenty-
open beyond midnight" That pretty much sums up the meaning of first birthday. Ruth is his confused
Albert Brooks latest film, Defending Your Life. | but dedicated nursemaid. The Pirate
Through this one movie I finally found out that all these years my King is a man who loves his work
parents, teachers and preachers have been lying to me about what but is not as heartless as he likes to
happens after you die. There is no eternal resting place. There is no believe he is.*
Heaven and no Hell. There is just a place where you're put on trial to
These characters were master-
determine whether you have to go back to Earth as you were or remain
fully portrayed by Bob Martin,
as a higher form of life.
The final judgement is based on the amount of a brain a person uses
compared to the amount of raw emotion. The average human uses three
Nichole Bruno, and David Peiletier,
respectively. These three are reason
enough to see the show.
tofivepercent of his or her brain. The ones who are chosen to remain use
an average of S3 percent of their brains.
Also in thefirstact, we meet the
demure and innocent daughters of
the Major General and the General
himself.*
Although Brooks' has the reputation as a filmmaker
Monique Grottloh is stunning
who puts society on .the'cutting edge through his in her performance of Mabel, the
daughter who pledges her heart to
films, the audience is not going to accept the fact that
the newly reformed Fredrick. Miss
he started out as comedian and he still has some
Grottloh's powerful soprano voice
funny left in him. is her greatest asset in gaining the
hearts of the audience, if not Fre-
drick himself.
The story follows the soul of Daniel Miller (Albeit Brooks) after he The Major-General is played
is killed after driving his brand new $39,000 BMW in the front of an hilariously by? John Gratto who
oncoming bus. wrote the alternative lyrics to his
The place where he is taken is called Judgement City, which looks a title song as well.
lot like downtown Los Angeles—only it's open 24 hours a day. I can only The second act is populated by
call it the ultimate resort Some of the nicer things about Judgement City the entire crew with the introduc-
are: the temperature is a constant 72 degrees and you can eat all you want tion of a new band, the police squad.
without gaining weight Never fear, lads and lasses, the fun
While there he is placed on trial for his sins of being afraid and does not stop simply because the
insecure. The prosecutor pointsput all his mistakes in judgement like not party is busted by the fuzz.
investing $ 10,000 in Casio when it opened because,' 'The Japanese are This motley crew is lead by a
no good at precision work." She argues that this was a major sin because sergeant portrayed by Michael Nasca.
he lost about $39 million in the deal. Nasca's slapstick coupled with the
Between his appearances in court, Miller meets and falls in love with antics of his able-bodied squad is
another soul named Julia (Meryl Streep) and it is his devotion to her that sure to have the audience rolling in
eventually saves him from another term as a normal human. the aisles if they are not there al-
I've got a strange feeling about this movie. Although Brooks* has the
reputation as afilmmakerwho puts society on the cutting edge through
his films, the audience is not going to accept the fact that he started out
lipi
^afiASESIlMS^Si^iSSi^^^^S
as comedian and he still has some funny left in him. That's what he
brought out with Defending Your Life. He did what he is best at ..he
Kik : '<*• i
m
made people laugh. ] *V r The following is a cryptograph
I hate to say it, especially with my intense hatred for Meryl Streep, of part of a famous piece of litera-
but she was excellent injthis movie. Her performance as the well- ture.
adjusted and relatively secure love interest was the perfect contradiction Once you have decided whata
to the craziness on Brooks' role. \ everyone.
certain symbol means, it will mean
Defending Your Life doesn't chart any new paths into comedic the same throughout the puzzle.
territory, but it's still a cut above most big budget comedies. There is one Example if you believe B is an F,
thing that bothers me about movie, Miller complains that the judgement then it will always be an_F.
seems based on his lack of economic success. He states several times that
he believes that there is mote to success than making money. Yet when QGIWCWE XINWA RI
we meet him he is driving a new $39,000 BMW. If the powers that be AGEIYS NW, SI BIR GLEN BIE
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ready.
Gratto, Grottloh, Martin, Nasca, and
By combining musical perform- Peiletier are equally engaging. Other
ances that are sometimes touching, performances to watch for are Bob
often humorous but always pleas- Ko walko wski, Christine Ky ser, and
ing to the ear, with the outstanding Sherree Piechnick all of whom play
performances of the cast, they cre- strong supporting roles.
ate a sure-fire hit ^ f All in all The Pirates of Pen-
Don't get me wrong, although zance will steal fits way into the
the show was hilarious, one should spotlight and more than likely into
not simply view, The Pirates of the listing of "have to see" show.
Penzance as only a comedy. Bril-
liant musical performances by Bruno, My rating: 95/100
Dance department founder
4
comes back home for a visit
By Laura Blabac who Ismet Mouhedin is, here is a
AssL Entertainment Editor brief background:
Ismet Mouhedin began dancing
The sensation of magic and jovial professionally at the Brussels Op-
era in Belgium/and was a principal
fascinationfilledWeber Hall dance
studio as dance department founder dancer with the Russian Ballet of
Irina Grjebina. Later, in 1973 he
Ismet Mouhcdin came to visit last
accepted the dual positions of di-
weekend (April 12-15.)
Mary Price Boday and Jay Kirk recting the Erie CiviciBallet and
(a former student of Ismet's) ex- founding/directing the Mercyhurst
tended an invitation several months College Dance Department
ago, and Jsmet happily accepted, While he did a great deal in Erie
making an allowance in his hectic during his four-year stay, Ismet is
schedule. The weekend that followedquick to attribute the beginnings of
was exciting and comical for all. dance in Erie to S tatia Sublette, who
founded the Erie Civic Ballet and
whose position he came to fill. Ismet
"There is more activ-
liked his years here very much;
ity in dance since I left in "the atmosphere was great.."
1977...there is a wider Upon leaving Mercyhurst, he
audience/* . went to Los Angeles and became
the ballet master of Americana Dance
The first day of his arrival, Ismet Theatre, mentioning also that the
began by teaching the technique privately taught Mary Tyler Moore.
classes. Dance majors found his He then went to Arizona Dance
classes rigorous, but full of many Theater, and finally to Pittsburgh,
constructive criticisms, some of where he founded the American
which brought a chucklefromthe Youth Ballet of Pittsburgh and
dancers. While observing the air- remains their Artistic Director.
plane-like arms of a dancer he quickly * In interviewing Ismet, we came
(and sarcastically) assured them, to discuss how he feels about the
4
'...don't worry, you get a job-with department today. His reply: ...
TWA! Now, get your arms more the department was going down the
forward...THAT'S it..). Ismet had drain for years, but is finally on the
a smile, story and helpful hint for right track again. Both directors have
professional backgrounds, and with
Many dancers were grateful for them here, the department will go
the corrections given during his straight back up., .maybe higher. The
9
critique of the rehearsals, as well. dancers have good potential..'
Many a step will be performed to :He also added, "There is more
perfection because of his help. activity in dance since I left in
Besides giving master classes, he 1977...there is a wider audience.
also attended the opening night of What Erie needs now is a critic, a
The Pirates of Penzance, which he critic with knowledge of dance.
enjoyed. Unfortunately, Ismet had All in all, Ismet very much en-
to leave on Monday morning, (but joyed his visit to his-"creation,"
hopefully not for long!) summed up in his smile as he said,
For the many people outside the "I see that my baby is healthy again!"
dance department who do not know
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Johnson spends memorable) Spring Break Spring Activities Weekend 1991

Any chocoholics out there? Wen, on Thursday, April 18 join us in
the kickoff event for Spring Activities] Weekend - PUDDING
By Becky Johnson WRESTLING! This gooey sport is only the beginning of all kinds of
Merciad Staff Reporter insane antics going on this weekend. So go crazy, but don't eat all the
pudding!

This year I had the best Spring

Break. Alice Edwards, an instruc-
tor in Spanish, Tracey Grafius, Kathy Thursday - KICK-OFF!!!!
Chulick and I wentjto Merida,
8:30 p.m. Pudding Wrestling Rec Center
Mexico to work with the poor people
in the Yucatan. We stayed at the
Mission of Friendship which is Friday
sponsored by the Diocese of Erie.
As I exited the plane, I knew I 12 noon to 5 p.m. Club Fair GarveyPark
had entered into a different world. Doug Kamer, caricature artist and Mercyhurst alumnus, will be
I began to discover new smells ,
sights and sounds. The idea I had drawing in Garvey Park free of charge.
about the third world became a
reality.
Saturday - teams
The mission offered us many ^ — W — — 9 - _ _ _ _-_ _ y

different experiences which in- male and 50% female

volved visiting a home for the eld- 12 noon Cone Spin all team members
ery, a day care center, a mobile 12:30 p.m. Old Clothes relay 3 male/3 female
medical! unit, a boys* homeless Kathy Chulick, Alice Edwards, Becky Johnson, the director, and Tracey 1:30 p.m. Egg Toss * 1 male/1 female
shelter, a shelter for single women Grafius present the day care center with toys graciously donated by the ^
and children, a work site (where 2 p.m. Orange Thrust 2 male/2 female
Mercyhurst College Community.
we helped build a cement floor for 2:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest 1 member
The friendliness is also a can currency. Benefits such as 3 p.m. i S.A.C. Races everyone
a poor single mother) and a library. memorable characteristic I left unemployment compensation and
3:30 p.m. Obstacle Course everyone
I have experienced a number of Mexico with. food stamps don' t exist.
memorable events. I would like to A perfect example of this is Children sell gum on the streets
share a few with you. When we when we went sightseeing at the to support their families. Other Pri;zes: |lst Place-- $150l
visited the home for the elderly, we Mayan ruins of Uxmal. On our people sell crafts or wash wind- 2nd Place - $100
3rd Place -•-$75
r

played bingo with the residents. I way, our truck's tire blew. We were shields as you stop at a red light
remember a gentleman at my table alone on a winding road without Only a small percentage of the people All activities will take place behind McAuley Hall
who was constantly smiling and anyone knowing how to change a earn high wages as lawyers or
laughing. I? was surprised to see tire. Two men in a tour bus stopped doctors.
him so happy because his regular and offered to change it for us. We
Sunday I
Most of the poor do not go to
daily routine consists of three meals then discovered that we did not high school, and a very small num-
and a religious service. Because have a truck's jack. A taxi, (a truck ber of those attending graduate. It 12 noon to 4 p.m. I Picnic at Shades Beach - shuttles begin at ¥
the people are poor, an activities with 10-12 people on it) stopped is common for a 14-year-old to be 11:30 a.m. from Baldwin Hall and the Townhouses
director is unavailable. and allowed us to borrow their in third grade because so (many
Another memorable experience jack. When we offend them money, children have to repeat grades. D J. music andfree burgers, etc. for everyone!
is the children at the day care cen- they answered, "Friendship is mote . I left a piece of me there, and I
ter. Although they knew that when valuable than money.*' I brought a part home with me. I Over $1500 in prizes will be given away this
they returned home there might The | majority of the working hope to return someday. weekend so get out there and join in the fun!
not be anything to eat, they were class in Mexico makes 1,200 pesos
happy and open with us. an hour or about 30 cen is in Ameri-

Anyone interested in applying
Sifrnmer W o r k for summer employment at^Mer-
cyhurst College should pick up an
application in the Personnel Office
(Egan 3) or the Payroll Office (Egan
Full & part time 1). Please specify when you will be
available, full-time or part-time,
All students who wish to chal-
lenge a grade must have challenge
applications in by April 30. This is
insure time for taking a challenge
exam and p< ting the grade prior to
the end of the academic year. Should
you need to challenge a course,
Sunday, April 21 from noon until 5
p.m. Tickets may be purchased at
the door. Adult tickets are $3.50
and children's tickets are $2.50.
Take-outs are available if you fur-
nish separate containers for din-
ners and for salads. The dinner is

positions javailable where you can be contacted prior

to and after graduation and what
type of work you are interested in
please see Mr. Pagni in Egan 12 as
soon as possible.
sponsored by St. Paul's Holy Name
Society.

* $7.50 starting rate doing. The deadline for application

is May 1,1991.
Earthday is Monday, April 22
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is being
Mr. Richard Kubiak will be
speaking in conjunction with Earth-
sponsored by SAC. John Hyatt will day on an environmental topic to
*Full training provided ADfreshmenand Sophomores, be playing acoustic guitar with his be announced at a future date. This
activity is being sponsored by MSG
no requests for tutoring willji be band in the Grotto. Chicken, vege-
and will be held in Sullivan Hall at
* Achieve valuable resume accepted after April 30. If you need table trays, chips, pretzels and other
a tutor, please pick up an applica- snacks will be provided at the 8 p.m.
tion in New Student Services (Egan cookout There will be no charge
experience 12) as soon as possible. ^forfi
^ • :^• f for anyone bringing a bag
The West Pfenn March
of Dimes is now accepting applica-
of recyclable garbage. After the
*A11 majors may apply cookout, garbage bags will be pro-
tions for the Pat F. Lyon Memorial
Scholarship. Three $ 1500 scholar-
Spring Formal will be held on vided to students to help clean up
* Interview now - work begins Friday, April 19 at the Erie Plaza the campus.
Hotel from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Shuttles
If
ships will be awarded to qualifying
graduate or undergraduate students.
will be available to all students and Scholarship forms can be obtained
after finals A spaghetti and meatballs din-
guests from 8:30 p.m.^ until 1:30 ner, complete with salad and by calling your
1
March of Dimes
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a.m* leaving every 15 to 20 min- dessert, will be sponsored by St office. The application deadline is
utes from Baldwin Hall and the Paul's Parish at 453 West 16th July 1, 1991. Recipients will be
Townhouses. Street. The dinner will be held on notified in late August
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McAndrew stands Bruno discusses damning,

degradation of anonymity
in the spotlight
Barry McAndrew, associate By John J. Bruno
By Karen McGuire professor of English at Mercy hurst Merciad Columnist
Merciad News Editor College, uses his theatrical experi-
ence to capture the attention of his
The man walks into the room students. > | This week my column is dedicated to my friend Rob Buie who
and quietly takes his props out of a $. The British Classics class, died on Tuesday. Rob was cool. That's all that needs to be said.
briefcase. He strategically places a comprised of 25 students, seems Mere words are insignificant tools when used to describe some-
novel, notes and papers on the table entranced by his productions. one's entire life. Thus to tell you anything more than "Rob was
in the front of \the room. After McAndrew says theater is very much cool'' would be a degradation. Someone go out and have a shot for
placing everything in its specific apart of his instruction. By reading Rob. If you don't drink, have a diet cola.
spot, he goes to the entranceway. aloud and adding dimension to the We need a miniature golf course on campus, as well as a bowling
With the slam of the door, the play classic literature, he feels the stu- ally. Now at this point, I would normally try to justify my demand
begins. dents get more out of his class. for really fun stuff, but in this case I feel!that the need is self
McAndrew earned his B.A. explanatory. Besides, I doubt if any administrators read and/or take
Moving from upstage to down- the opinions expressed in this newspaper seriously. And if they do
stage, stage right to stage left, he degree from die University of Scran- BARRY MCANDREW
ton and his M.A. degree from Ni- and they don't like it.. BAM. It's censorship time. Anyone who
paces back and forth. He tries to to be J the same medieval style, a wants the uncensored version of any of my columns, write to The
use every inch of the performance agara University. He also completed
courses toward a doctorate at SUNY style that McAndrew enjoys, Merciad.
area. He pauses, then he proceeds. Shakespearean literature is a
at Binghamton. It wasn't until he And another thing, we need more pine trees on this campus.
with the role of an Englishman in a passion that McAndrew likes to
came to Mercy hurst, however, that They're really really nice and they look swell. And to Mr. Pennsyl-
"theater in the round.*' shareiin the classroom.fit is his vania Dutch: I like the new waste cans with the neat little Mercy
he debuted on a theatrical stage.
Frequently he asks members of 4
'Acting never entered my mind in favorite class to teach. "Shake- insignias. I agree that they were probably overpriced. However,
the audience to create the age, look college,'' said McAndrew. He said spearean literature was my first next time you feel like fussing and moaning over any issue, sign
and situation of the story. They if he had to live those years all over love," he said. "He is the greatest your name. Hiding behind anonymity lacks guts. It degrades the
will play a vital role in the produc- again, though, he would try it writer of the English language." point that you're trying to make. It's not like your personal safety
tion. McAndrew has learned to use is in jeopardy if you sign your name. I like your attitude. Keep up
Sunshine streams through the the English language with eloquence the good work. Next time, when you wreak havoc on administrative
lit wasn't until he became a
tall windows of the antique room. and distinction. His voice has been decision making, don't ruin it by hiding behind silly names like
faculty member at Mercyhurst, 27
The smell of the chalk clings to the heard by hundreds of people. He Pennsylvania Dutch. J
years ago, that he entered the spot-
air and coats the woodwork and light Since then, he has performed has served as master of ceremonies My first letter to the editor was under the anonymous name of
worn blackboards. Hie halls, dubbed in a number of plays and musicals. for several special events, includ- SLAYER. At first, I thought I'd be better off using an anonymous
"Old Main", provide the perfect* He performs an average of|one ing the D'Angelo Young Artist name. However, with a little help from Frank "the Z man" Revy,
setting for the enactment to take show every four years. He has also Competition land the Academic I came to the realization that if the opinions I had expressed were
place. I f performed at the Erie Playhouse. Celebration. really how I felt, then it is a degradation of that opinion, and thus,
The thespian's voice projects IMcAndrew has earned a solid He is also the announcer for all a degradation of myself to leave my name out So don't remain
off the walls with feeling and in- career on the stage of the popular home football, men's basketball and nameless. Avenge your self-degradation. Write your name down.
flection. He captures the audience's Canterbury Feast, an annual me- women's basketball games. "I enjoy Hey, Frank. What kind of name starts with Z, anyhow. Also,
attention through his body motions dieval dinner theater sponsored by announcing the games," he said. you've been too quiet as of late. Get off your behind and join the
V
and vivid facial expressions. His Mercyhurst College. The produc- 4
* Besides, if I didn't announce them, Marines. Just kiddin' dude. Not to keep harping on the poor little
energy and enthusiasm seem con- tion has I performed for sold out I'd be there watching them any- book store, but why don't they sell condoms there. It doesn't matter,
tagious as they filter into the room audiences for ten years. McAn- way."! • .';' though. If they did sell condoms, they would probably cost ten
and enlighten the audience. a drew has been a cast member for But what does McAndrew like dollars each, knowing their prices. So we're probably better off.
An occasional pun or spark of the past nine years. The musical about Mercyhurst? He immediately Administrators always know what's in the students' best interests.
humor breaks the serious atmos- chosen for the dinner varies from replies, "I love coming to work Don't get hit\ in the face] with a pie.{Thef word for today is
phere. The show is entertaining as . year to year, but the theme remains everyday. I still feel the same thrill "degrading."
well as educational. I felt 27 years ago every time I
walk in the classroom." He also
likes the attitude of the faculty. He

The Bookstore is feels the faculty members are genu-

inely interested in their students
doing well. That's important
is Ithe only place on McAndrew has done his part to
aid in students' educational proc-
campus without a name ess. Outside of the classroom he
has served as crew coach, golf coach
and the General Manager wants and The Merciad advisor. He
currently serves on the^Faculty
I to change that! Policy Committee and a commit-
tee to select an outstanding profes-
The student who can come up sor. McAndrew is also a member
of the Pennsylvania State English
with the best, most creative^ j fAssociation and the National Con-
(non-obscene) 1 ference for Teaching English.

{name for The Bookstore So what remains to be con-

quered by this well-rounded indi-
will win a $25.00 giftkertificate vidual? The last frontier -3 space.
"I've always wanted to travel in
JEntries (ajpiece of pape^with your outer Space," McAndrew said. "I
suggestion, your namejand address Iwould give my right arm for the
opportunity to travel in a spaceship
written onjit) will befaccepted in 1 to other planets.' * |
Thefeookstore until May 1,1991|
Student putts around at the 1990 Spring Activities Weekend
 APRIL 18,1991
THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

Lady Lakers win tournament

Mercyhurst appoints
new basketball coach

Members of the Mercyhurst women's soccer team after the tournament victory last week.
By Nick Roberts
Mcrciad Sports Editor
The Mercyhurst women's soc-
cer team won it's second spring
tournament this last weekend at
Alfred University. The outdoor 7-
a-side tournament included teams
from New York and Pennsylvania.
In the! first of four "round
games
4
Ratman Parry' is flying high
By Molly McCormick
Mcrciad Assistant Sports Editor
In his last year on the! Me
4 "Academics comes before athletics;
cyhurst baseball team, Keith Rs
man' Parry, got his hair buzzed ai
took over thefield.The 'Ratma
self this season b)
season All-Ameri
can team
run the Lakers in his third year as a
team captain. | to see them out there in the future » »
oonaventure and came out 3-1 and Stacy Scalise.
winners. The lone goal! for the In thefinal,Mercyhurst met St
Bonnies was the only goal the 'Hurst Bonaventure for the second time in
let in during the tournament The the tournament The game which
Lakers then beat Brockport state 4- was played mainly with Mercyhurst
0, Genessee CC 4-0 and Gcnessee on the attack was decided by a Mia
State 3-0. 1 U-ryki spectacular shot which
In the semifinals the' Hurst met caught the goalkeeper by surprise,
with their old rival the University as the ballflewinto the top corner
of Buffalo. The 'Hurst ended,up of the goal to give the Lady Lakers
coming out on top by a 2-0 score, a 1-0 victory and the Champion-
with goals from Veronica Sansom ship trophy.
.
baseball, he is not sure what he is
going to do. If an opportunity to play
arises he will probably take it, but to
Parry his job is number one. He said,
this has always been stressed among
the team members by the coach."
When asked if Parry had anything
to say to his "fans," he said, "I am
pleased with the amount of people
turning up at the home games. I hope
By Nick Roberts ~
Merciad Sports Editor
£ What a great week in sports!
Ian Woosnam the 5' 4" British
golfer with a mammoth swing,
conquered all odds to win the
1991 U.S. Masters. The win is
very significant to the golf world.
continuing the four year domi-
nation of the British golfers at the U.S. Masters in recent years. There
I will stop before someone lynches me.
But seriously, great news! Mercyhurst has hired a new basketball
coach, after only 14 days of placing an advertisement in the NCAA
news. The speedy execution of hiring the coach shows the eagerness
of the college not to let the recruiting year pass by.
Bill Morse is the new head coach of Mercyhurst Men's Basketball.
Morse, age 55, has experience and knowledge of the game, and a list
of honors that many coaches would dream of achieving. His coaching
career began at Wisconsin High school in 1959, where he gained
numberous championships. Between the years of 1971 and 1973 he
was the head coach of The College of Racine, who were conference
champions two years running. Between 1973-1977 Morse headed
Alphena Community College with an outstanding record of 80-20 and
a conference championship. Morse spent the next five years at Hillside
College where he took them to the NAIA nationals in 1981.
Russo
We
doesn't need time
figure things out, and he has plenty of contacts."

Parry also feels that the school shoi Most impressively are Morses recent years at Fort Hays State
Parry started with his baseball University, capturing two NAIA National Championships in 1984
career on a local little league team KEITH PARRY invest in an on-campus baseball fie
team team and 1985, as well as being district champions in 1983 and 1988. | j
in his home town in Pittsburgh. He Morse also has a long list of personal honors, including USA Olympic
started at age eight with the encour- - With a major in Hospitality fans. M -ai $
Management, Parry has been of- Festival Coach 1987, and also National Coach of the Year [NAIA] in
agement of his family, especially fParry's four years on the Laker
his father a former baseball player. fered a position of employment at baseball team have proven to be sue- 1985. I 1. j i i 1•
Living with three brothers, Parry the Georgetown UniversityfCon- cessful. He said, "I am satisfied with jtS Although Morse has not yet arrived on campus, he is currently
had some competition in the game. ference Center in Washington D.C. the years that I have played... it's been working on signing top class recruits for next year, and according to
Two of his brothers played in col- Presently, he is planning to accept fun, but all good things come to an Athletic Director Pete Russo, it is possible that thefirstsigning may be
lege and the other may start playing the offer. His plans in the future of end. It might be time to go to work." sometime next week. The program still has three scholarships left, and
at Edinboro next year, i Morse believes that there will be no major problems attracting top
class recruits to Mercyhurst I it
JHis dream as a child was to go
to the major leagues, but first he
Laker golf plays in Adverse conditions Russo has every confidence in the new coach, saying are
very comfortable with him. He's proven, he can start fast, he doesn't
had to make it through Mercyhurst need time tofigurethings out, and he has plenty of contacts." Russo
baseball. In hisfirstyear as a member By Liam Barron pionships, while the rest of the team
are confident of better things. also I informed me Morse is working on preparing conditioning
of the Lakers the record was 21-13, Merciad Sports Reporter
Senior Ruairi Glecson com- programs and weight training for the players, as well as working hard
the record now is 20-7. Parry said, on recruiting. |
mented on the tourney,' 'The con-
' 'The improvement of the team can Bill Morse has a wonderful record of 441 wins and 138 losses,
The Linkstcrs resumed their ditions were not conducive to good
be attributed to good coaching and golf, it was very cold and windy. now here a whole new chapter in Morses' life. He now takes over a
good recruiting." Parryjsays he season after an enforcedjlay off,
and found that the time off had not The course was soft and it played program that has struggled in recent years. He comes to a college
feels that the present team has a lot very long, which led to mistakes by where the students have been starved of the excitement of a winning
potential to go far. The team helped their performances at the
Ashland Invitational everyone." Ruairi continued, "We tradition. Mercyhurst will be looking for a significant turn-around
hoping to make it to the regional f ^ ^ T f a O h t a hadn't played enough golf to per-
3L£ u:_ _ui «™i~ t* fh* last Thursday in Ohio. with our basketball program. With the experience and hard work of
championship The 'Hurst placed 12 out of 16 form on the day, but as the season
Nationals. continues we hope to be more suc- Morse and the dedication of the players, the Mercyhurst basketball
Parry comments on the coach- teams in what can only be described program will be elevated to new heights.
as appalling conditions. Top scor- cessful. We have the ability to win
ing in a positive way. He says he one of our remaining tournaments Good luck Coach Morse! t
feels that Coach Joe Jordano has ers for the 'Hurst were Dave God-
win and Mike McPherson who both outright, we just have to go out and
good control over the team and he prove it,"
expresses himself well. Assistant shot 86. The remaining three golf- The golfers are heading to the
Coach Ray Hennessy is also a vital ers I' shot a little higher." J
Slippery Rock Invitational on Thurs-
p»t of the team. Parry said, "Coach McPherson will be hoping to
emulate his fall form, which saw day, where they will come up against
Hennessy isfriendswith the play- the cream of the local talent
ers, and hecommunicates well with him competing at the ECAC Cham-
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Burfoot thanks teammates
Burfoot receives honors
By Nick Roberts
Merc iad Sports Ed' x>r
iLast weekend Scott Burfoot
rounded off a fantastic season for
himself and the Mercy hurst Hockey
program at the New England Hockey
Writers Association annual dinner
in Boston. At the dinner Burfoot
was presented with the award of,
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first team "Titan* All-American,
and also the outstanding title of the
ECAC Player of the Year
Burfoot had a outstanding sea-
son, as did the whole Laker pro-
gram. Burfoot shattered school
records, and the national record
with 49 goals and 47 assists.
At the dinner Burfoot was caught
off guard, and as the evening pro-
gressed he realized that everyone
was making speeches when receiv-
ing their awards. Burfoot told me,
he was shaking in his boots at the
prospect of making the speech.
Fortunately he managed to piece
one together. Burfoot felt that speak-
ing to a crowd of strangers, was not
as appropriate as thanking the people
that he would like to thank himself .
What better place to voice his thanks
than the Merciad?
Firstly Scott would like to rec-
ognize that receiving these awards
was a tremendous honor. He be-
lieves it took a great amount of
hard work from everyone involved
in the program. Firstly he would
like to thank Coach Gotkin, Coach
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Bauer and all the members of the
team. "I wish all the guys could of
been there to receive the awards."
Burfoot would also like to thank
the administration for being very
supportive of him and the team.
Finally he would like to thank the
love and support of his family. "I
feel very fortunate to receive these
awards, and I would like to thank
everyone, I didn't do this myself, it
was a team effort"
Burfoot has one more year left
at Mercyhurst, and hopes to have a
great year next year too. I person-
ally hope that Scott and the team
have another great year next year.
•
year, Scott Burfoot pictured with fellow teammates of the 'Hurst hockey team
is tough at the top for * Hurst baseball
In a Thursday afternoon con- sweep the twinbillfromPoint Park, nessy currently leads the 'Hurst
By Ed Hess
test with Division I, Niagara Uni- and put past demons behind them. batters with a .373 average and
Merciad Sports writer
versity, the Lakers did outplay their Keith Parry's two home runs in Craig was named Erie Athlete of
competition and swept the double- the first game ignited the Laker the Week.
The Mercyhurst baseball team
header. The 'Hurst won the first offense, which outscored the Pio- As the Lakers hit the road for a
completed another successful week
game by a score of 6-2 and took the neers by an 8-5 margin. Tommy twinbill with Geneva College, they
on the diamond The Lakers won
nightcap by an 8-4 mark. Craig added a soto shot in the contest would find out the hard way that
four of the six scheduled games,
Bill Kieklak continued to pitch to round out the 'Hurst scoring. they are at the top of everyone's hit
and are currently ranked 16th in
Tim Kirst notched the win on the list Geneva accomplished the first-
the country. It is the fifth straight well for the 'Hurst, as he earned the
win in the first contest Kieklak mound with five good innings, and ever sweep of the 'Hurst this sea-
week that Mercy hursthas appeared
Tim Donaldson got the save in re- son by winning both games 5-4 and
in the top 20 among Division II upped his record to 5-0 which
currently leads the Laker staff. Steve lief. I j 4-3". W
baseball teams. Donaldson and Al Rush suf-
Kail threw all seven innings of the Donaldson bounced back to start
According to Laker coach, Joe the second game against the Pio- fered the losses on the afternoon as
second game to garner the'Mer-
Jordano, being consistently ranked neers and was every bit as effec- the Laker record slipped to 20-7.
cyhurst win. For Hall, it was the
is a double-edged sword in many tive, posting a 5-2 decision. The Craig notched his seventh yard ball
third win of the year for the south-
cases * *
ranking right-hander threw five quality of the year, and currently leads the
paw.
it shows that the people recognize innings before giving way to Jeff team. V
The next team on the Mercyhurst
the hard work we put into the pro- Evancho. Donaldson earned the The Laker nine will take three
gram and the type of baseball we agenda was Point Park. The Lakers
had never beaten the Pioneers, and evening contest win, and Evancho short road trips this week as they
play," Jordano said. "But it can tallied the save. face area squads. The'Hurst will be
work against you also, because every the goal of the afternoon was to
break the jinx. The 'Hurst turned in 'Sean Hennessy and Craig each back in action on Thursday, Satur-
opponent wants to beat a top 20 notched homers in the nightcap to day and Sunday against Edinboro,
team. We just have to play that two good performances on the hill
and came up with timely hits to put the Lakers ahead to stay. Hen- Gannon and Behrend respectively.
much harder every game."
Crewproduces winning strokes
The future for the Mercyhurst placed second in their lightweight
Outdoor basketball tourney is scheduled for Saturday April 27 at crew team is definitiey looking up. four and was narrowly beaten by a
McAuley outdoor court Play begins at 1pm. Signup's begin at noon With practices at 5:30 a.m. every fraction of a second in the varsity
at McAuley court This is a double elimination tourney with a men's morning and additional practices men's eight race. The women's
in the afternoon fie team has proved varsity and novice teams were vic-
and women's division. All students auiJ faculty are encourged to
participate. This is open to varsity basketball players, but only two per themselves to be ready for any torious in both the eight races, and
team. challenge that they may face. A the women's lightweight four took
member of the women's varsity first place in an exciting sprint fin-
eight, Erin Wade said, "All of our ish, /
4\22 Softball Schedule hard work is starting to pay off. |A general air of confidence and
The Goods vrs Batman 3:45pm The team is doing extremely well optimism prevails among team
' 'What'' vrs 11 SandbarsX once Bulsas 6:00p this season." She continues, "It is members at the moment, and with
Absolute vrs Crew Chicks 7:15pm only the beginning, but we will the current trend of improvement,
take each race stroke by stroke and possibilities of extensive victories
4\23 * eventually accomplish our ultimate is well within reach this season.
Delta House vrs Carpet Cleaners 3:45pm goal... the Dad-yail Regatta." This weekend the team travels
Boys on the Bus vrs Momentarily Consious6:00p Goals or the future all depend to Charleston, West Virginia in its
Graduating Turks vrs Beaver Bunch 7:15pm on the results of the past This past most difficult regatta to date, com-
weekend the Mercyhurst crew team peting against fourteen colleges such
traveled to Marietta, Ohio to com-
4\24| J pete against the highly renowned
as Duke, Pitt, and Ohio State.
Victory in this regatta would be
Batman vrs "What" 3:45pm teams of Marietta College and Ohio important toward attaining a seed-
11 SandbarsVmce Bulsas vrs The Goods 6:00pm State. I Despite competing under ing for the Nationals in April, and
Crew Chicks vrs Tappa-Kegs 7:15pm adverse conditions, Mercyhurst with the level offitnessand prepa-
came away with a wide array of ration that the team has attained,
success.*The men's varsity team this is certainly a feasible option.