£.

MERCYHURST COLLEGE'S WEEKLY STUDENTJ^EWSPAPER MARCH

Freedom, Zone ^becomes aniissue

By Dan Hilfiker
& Anne L. McNelis
Celebrating women in religion u Freedom
succeed, it's because of the stu-
MtSf ordination is still denied to women in die Catholic church,
dents in this school," said Free-
bat that doesn't mean they sit quietly in silence.;*Women in various dom Zone Editor Tate Davidson
religious traditions are making a difference and Mercyhurst will
at the March 20 MSG meeting.
celebrate them during a panel forum tided "Women in Religion" on Davidson was one of four Free-
Thursd ay jj Ma rch 30 at 8 pan. in the Student Government Chambers. dom Zone staff members,who
The panel has been organized by Mercyhurst Voices for Women in
spoke on behalf of the publica-
recognition of Women's History Month. Look for more details on tion at the meeting. At the March
campus bulletin boards. I #.
11 MSG meeting, Senior Rep Jeff
Hutchinson said he had been ap-
Phantom ofjjthe Opera |. 1 proached by other students re-
garding the Freedom Zone.
There are tickets available for a triptoToronto to see Phantompf
Hutchinson said the Freedom
the Opera on Saturday, April g Tickets will cover transportation Jo
Zone needs to be "straightened
and from Toronto, admission to the Saturday matinee anyone
out" because MSG is "paying a
night's stay in Toronto. Tickets cost $ 100. The Toronto trip is open
lot of money" for i t At the March
to anyone interested. Call Holly McCray at'extension|2965 ffatj
11 meeting, the executive board
information or to reserve a spot^
said members would discuss the
issue at a private meeting and it
L.C.B*Forupi f B | I I < would be addressed at the March
The Office of Residence life and Mercyhurst Student Govern^ 20 MSG meeting.
ment are presenting agentsfromthe liquor Control Board (L.CJB.) At the meeting, Davidson said,
on Thursday, Match 30 at 8 p.m.|in|Baldwin| Hall. The forum "is "Administration wasstelling us
designed to answer questions and concerns of students regarding the what students were able to read
L.C.B.. Everyone is encouraged to come and ask questions c o i c a t e and write. The Freedom Zone is
^ t h ^ i g h t s and* limitations of4rjeLX.B.*when> dealing fbith something that every student is
students, &' able to write in, including MSG
representatives." m_
The future of the Freedom Zone
Wefty Coiitest will be discussed at the next MSG
?The National library of poetry has announced tiat $24,000 in meeting on March 27. There will
prizes wilf£be awarded this year to over 250 poets fn |he North be time allotted for those inter-
American Open|Poetry Contest.pTie deadline for submissions|s ested in the future of the Freedom
March 31| 1995|The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. Zone to voice their opinions.
To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and any style, to At the latest Freedom Zone
thefNational Library of Poetry, 11419 Crbnridge Drive, P.O.|Box meeting on Tuesday, March 21,
704-1983, Owings Mills, MD 21117. the poem should be no more Davidson said, "If we go to the
than 20 lines long and the poet's name and address should appear at meeting and propose something
top of the page. that is better than what has been
proposed, then maybe we can do
SAC Activities something with this."
SAC will sponsor Star Struck Videos, where students will be able If there is a motion to put the
to make their own music videos. It will take place, Saturday, March future of the Freedom Zone up to
25 from 6 p.m. until midnight in the Rec Center. | a vote, then some possible changes
could be in store for the publica-
Education Meeting. tion.
Kelly Green, who expects to
A mandatory education major's meeting will be held, Wednes-
day, March 25, at Zurn Recital Hall|
become the next ed itor ofthe Free-
dom Zone, said, "I think that any
change that will come will only
be a positive one, as shocking as
it first was. We need the students
as much as the students need us
and I think that MSG will realize
that." .* i
At the Freedom Zone meeting,
those present discussed possible
ways in which the publication
could be improvedfornext year.
Suggestions included the possible
creation ofa distribution editor to
aid in the distribution of the pa-
per, which was one of the main
complaints against the publica-
tion. Also, the idea of having a
liaison who would attend the MSG
meetings in order to aid in the
communication between the two
groups was raised.
Currently the Freedom Zone
offices are located in the base-
ment of McAuley Hall, while the
MSG offices are located in the
upper level of the student union.
Another suggestion for the im-
provement of the Freedom Zone
was the creation of separate sub-
mission and layout deadlines for
the purpose of speeding up the
printing ofthe paper, and helping
create regular issues, which would
solve another of the complaints.
I In a later interview, Davidson
said, "Various things have made
people lose interest in the Free-
dom Zone. To be more organized
is important, but I think the pur-
pose it has come to is for every-
one to submit things, including
MSG members. We're open to all
MSG submissions and always
have been, and I would be happy
to have any members write, but
die paper is for the students and
by the students as individuals, not
as die student government"
The MSG executive board met
and made a formal recommenda-1
tion at the March 20 meeting.
Vice President Kristen Hurd
spoke on behalf of the board. Hurd
said the board had a "good, solid
discussion" about the Freedom
Zone. She said the Freedom Zone
was originally intended to "repre-
sent students, but also reflect
MSG" because the •:iny funds
the publication.
Hurd said the board recom-
mends that the next issue of the
Freedom Zone be the last for the
year. A revamping ofthe publica-
tion would take place in the time
off, and the creation of a possible
$1,500 scholarship for the next
editor is also being considered.
The paper would also encoun-
ter a name change, going from
Freedom Zone to an MSG news-
letter. There will be time at the
March 27 MSG meeting for any
students to share their ideas and
proposals for the future of the
paper.
Hurd said, "The executive board
is not against the crea ti veness" of
the Freedom Zone. "We respect
that. "Our problem is that the
Freedom Zone has been trying to
get things together since day one.
It needs to have some structure
that it has lacked."
Davidson said, "The benefit of
all of this is that it is getting people
to think about the Freedom Zonef
and maybe now some more people
will submit more things."
Whether it exists as the Freedom
Zone or the MSG newsletter, the
paper relies upon the submission
of articles from you the students
of Mercyhurst, said members of
the Freedom Zone staff. \ They
added that in order for the publi-
cation to exist in any form, it is
going to need the continued sup-
port ofthe entire Mercyhurst villi
munity.

BACCHUS to sponsor conference

By Megan Circle K
Merciad News Editor
The Mercyhurst chapter of
BACCHUS is sponsoring the
BACCHUS Regional Conference
on March 31 and April 1.
Friday Bob Hvezda, BACCHUS advi-
Partly sunny; low sor, said that our chapter invited
to mid 40's. 40 schools, ofwhich 15 have con-
firmed thus far. At least 85 stu-
dents from other schools will be
Saturday attending the conference. % .
. * •
act and also tie in tips and infor- dating relationships, and»binge
mation about Issues such as drunk drinking. This conference is open
driving and binge drinking. to all students, but there is a $25
"They are very funny and tal- fee required of those who wish to
ented," said Hvezda, "when I saw attend. This will include break-
them in Washington D.C., they fast, lunch, and a T-shirt
received a standing ovation from Hvezda said that Mercyhurst
over 400 faculty and administra- has never before hosted anything
tion." , likes this. I t ' s very good for
This program is open to all Mercyhurst In one year we have
Mercyhurst students, along with gained enough recognition and
a Coffeehouse that will follow it support to be chosen for such an
featuring the band Skylark. There event" i

The conference kicks off on
f
Coudy Friday at 8 p.m. in the Athletic
igh Center with a program by Scream-
ing With Pleasure <Productions
j .•
entitled "Last Call," which is a
Sunday sobering look at alcohol abuse,
Rain showers; lows Hvezda said.
Screaming With Pleasure Pro-
in the 40's; high in
ductions is made up of two col-
the 50's lege studentsfromthe Massachu-
setts area who put on a juggling
will be free snacks and non-alco- Hvezda stated that he's had a lot
holic beverages, such as straw- of help in organizing the confer-
berry daqueries and pina coladas. ence. "Lee Ann Keunzli,;Cass
The event is expected to start at Shimek, and SAC, aswell as many
about 9:15 and last until 11:30. students have been a big help," he
Adm isssion isfreeto both events. said.
On Saturday, April 1, there will Hvezda hopes that this interest
be all-day conferences featuring will enable students at Mercyhurst
educational talks about such to attend the national conference
things as drunk driving, STDs, to b c uM ^ November.
PAGE 2 THE M ERCIAD MARCH 23,1995

M S G News:! Reps decide to stand firm on Q P A

you make an exception this time," Bridgette Palmisano were unani- Amy DeAngelo, P; Chris
By Anne L. McNeils Bhuta^is running for Treasurer
the standards will continue to de- mously elected to co-chair the Herbolsheimer, P; Jen Hirt, U;
Copy Editor and Stacey Fitzpatrick is running
crease. The 2.5 requirement is Spring Formal. Jen Vetter, P; Tricia Baugh, P;
for Secretary.
MSG Vice President Kristen outlined in the MSG Constitu- Senior Rep Matt Adams said Stacey Fitzpatrick, P; Amy
Hurd said, "Write-in candidates
Hurd addressed the upcoming tion. * f library Director David Pinto has' Kovach, P; Dana Pazin, P; Kais
are still possible." A write-in can-
executive board election at Hurd said that if an executive created a survey to assess stu- Asforur, U; Charlie Caryl, P;
didate would not be held to the
Monday's MSG meeting. Hurd board member's QPA drops be- dents' library and academic needs. Chris Glaz, P; Cecilie Morian, P;
2.5 requirement, said MSG Ad-
said one student who submitted a low 2.5 after he or she is elected, Adams submitted a copy of the Katie McGlynn, P; Bridgette
viser Cass Shimek.
letter of intent does not have the the member is not penalized. survey for reps to see. Palmisano, P; Rob Vescio,P; Matt
Anyone planning to run a write-
required QPA of 2.5. "One candi- Senior rep Aisha Nix moved to ;|Adams said the library commit- Adams, P; JoeJoseph, P; Gretchen
in campaign should contact Hurd
date has a 2.49," she said. She make an exception and allow the at extension 2428 or Shimek at tee is looking for people to help Ulery, P; Beth Hurrianko, P; Jeff
asked reps to consider whether student to run. Fourteen reps op- extension 2433 in the Union. administer the survey. The sur- Hutchinson, P; Katie Johnson, P;
the student should be allowed to posed the motion, Gve voted in Shimek said write-in candidates vey will be administered for one Jennifer Lowe, U; Erin
run despite not-meeting the re- favor ofit andfiveabstained from are required to adhere to cam- day at various locations on cam- McGuinness, P; Aisha Nix, P;
quirement the vote. paign rules and regulations. pus. Anyone with questions can Paul Roth, P; Marc Johnston, P;
Senior rep Gretchen Ulery said, JjAfter the vote, Hurd announced Junior Marc Johnston was contact Adams at extension 2889. Michelle Mizia, P.
"I just think it's awfully risky," the candidates for the 1995 - 96 elected by MSG reps to fill the Attendance at the March 20 MSG meetings are held every
citing the fact that current board school year* Jessica Cuffia is run- College Senate seat Vacated by meeting (P indicates present; £ Monday at 8:30 p.m. in the Gov-
members said the jobs require a ning for President; Amy Kovach, senior Heather Dailey. Johnston indicates excused absence; U in- ernment Chambers of the Student
great deal of work. Chris Glaz and Charlie Caryl are is also a junior MSG rep. dicates unexcused absence): Union. The meetings are open to
Sophomore rep Stacey running for Vice President; Vyom Juniors Katie McGlynn and Sarah Allen, E; Tom Bender, P; the Mercy hurst community.
Fitzpatrick said, "I just think if

Lakers fall j ust short of greatness sure

By Chris Fiely
vote for MSG
Merciad Sports Editor

Fargoj N.D.—After being up 13

points midway through the first
Executive Board
half, the Lady Laker basketball
0

team's gallant quest for the na-

tional championship was finally
April 3 and
halted by second ranked Stonehill
College who ended up on the right
end of an 80-78 score-line scrap
on Wednesday. The Erie Yacht Club
They fell just three games short
of clinching the most distin-
summer •

guished honor that could possibly Good summer money!

be awarded to any $ of the 243
Division II teams competing for
the championship at the start of
the season. £
Stonehill, a recognized national
powerhouse, was making their
ninth appearance in ^the Elite-
Eight Their 29-1 pedigree glis-
tened as they immediately strut-
ted around the court.
But the Lady Laker upstarts,
only making their first appear-
ance in the competition, ignored
all ranking status.
Teresa Szumigala confidently
drove into the lane and posted the
first two points on the board for
the Hurst
Julie McChesney also boldly
asserted her position in the NCAA
spotlight She hit a long* three
pointer and then powered herway
through the center to score an-
other two points.
Then, Szumigala hoisted up a
long two-point*shot It ripped
through the net and although there
was no time to celebrate the mo-
ment, this play took her past the
IIIII point mark, a recognized
monumentous achievement
Uniform is provided. j
Apply weekdaysfrom9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the
Senior Denise Baginski said, "We played our hearts out."
Erie Yacht Club, at the foot of Virginia Avenue.
chine rolled on. When Szumigala when they gained possession in
For more information, call 453 - 4931.
scored, two consecutive free- the dying seconds of the game,
throw's Coach Webb's heart must they cruelly let thei excitement
fizzle away to the despair of the
haveflutteredwith pride.
The Lady Lakers were duking it
gallant Laker competitors. TAKE A FREE
A clearly distraught Webb said,
out with the nation's finest and "This program would never have
they had built up a sizeable 13 come as far as it has without the
TEST DRIVE
point lead. 1 three players who came here four
But finally, Stonehill was years ago."
shocked into action and their free In their last game as Mercyhurst
flowing offense began to penetrate
students Denise Baginski put in 4
a crumbling Hurst defense.
of 5 free.throws for 4 points, Julie
!fiy half time, the Mercyhurst If you took the test today, how would you score?
McChesney netted 17 points and
bubble was burst and Stonehill Come Find out.
Teresa Szumigala led all scorers
were up by 50-44.
with 28 points. j * SATURDAY, MARCH 25 t
I Gutsy resilience, however, has
But their contribution to the
become a trademark of Webb's
team as they have won numerous achievements of Mercyhurst Col- Take a 3 hour test t
games when it seemed that they lege will never be able to be accu- „ proctored like the real thing.
had no right I rately measured.
Perhaps Baginski best captured i Receive computer analysis of your
They clawed their way back
and stood on equal terms with the spirit of this years Lady Lak- test-taking strenghts and weaknesses.
Stonehill at 72-72 when ers basketball team when she said,
"We played our hearts out" Don't miss out on this cost-free,
Szumigala took a pass from
No Coach or University could risk-free opportunity. §
Denise Baginskl and drove to the «

Connie Ralston, too, refused to net • ever ask more of their student
Call 1 -800-KAP-TEST to reserve
shy awayfromthe blinding lime- The last three minutes of play athletes and this team surely de- |^ your seat!
light She hit a nice three pointer were nothing short of thrilling. serves an enthusiastic welcome
to put the Lakers up 18-6 at the Both teams, traded baskets but back as they have bought honor
15:26 mark. ' Stonehill got the upper hand with and distinction to this College, as KAPLAN
The tension^mounted and a less than a minute left in this co- the lady's soccer team and the The answer to the test questions
major upset seemed imminent lossal battle. ;, men's hockey team have already
The unstoppable Mercy hurst ma- Stonehill was two points up and done this year.

TX_
MARCH 23,1995 THE MERC1AD PAGE 3

Hold that thou h t

By Heather Marshall
New Dancer in Residence
Anne M. Schleicher
Mercyhurst Staff Columnist Features/A&E editor
It was a night of both Donlin Foreman, a principal
apprehension and excitement dancer with the Martha Graham
for the city of Erie. A big band Dance Company, is here at
from a small town was Mercyhurst College as an artist in
returning back to its roots to residence. *
treat all who were able to get While here, Foreman will in-
tickets to one of the best struct classes, run workshops and
shows the city has seen. On cap off his visit with an April 1
Sunday, March 19, at the ^ ^ performance at the Warner The*
Warner Theatre, Live — along with Sponge and Love Spit Love ater in conjunction with the Lake
— made their descent and gave an incredible show. Erie Ballet for the Erie Bicenten-
I arrived at the theater just after Sponge had begun its set and nial Celebration. The Pittsburgh
they were really good. I was surprised at how many of the I Ballet Theater will also be per-
surrounding crowd seemed to know the music and really get into forming their piece "Casey at
it. Of course, the entire audience was up and dancing when they Baf. ."; W
played theirfirstbig release, "Plowed." Sponge had the entire I?? Foreman will both choreograph
contents of the theater ready for live when, unfortunately, Love and perform in this as yet untitled
Spit Love came on. piece that focuses on early Ameri-
I say this only because, although they may be a good band, this can folk music but will also in-
night they were pretty weak. It was upsetting for me and others I clude traditional Celtic songs.
talked to about the concert to see the band treated as they were Through this piece, ^Foreman
x
by the crowd. I hopes to do more than merely
After many repeated boos and shouts of "get off the stage," I entertain his audience.
could handle it no longer and exchanged a few words about "It (dance) must take a much
artistic respect and how those around me had obviously never more necessary role. I want to get
had a bad night back to the artist that existed prior
It made me ashamed of my generation to see that those around to modern times, when he was
me did not have the decency to calmly sit and watch a band thought of as a seer, a leader, one
perform. Instead, many around me impersonated the lead singer who could offer insight The art-
and shouted obscenities, when they should have just left. ist was an essential component of
Finally the band left the stage and the crowd prepared for Live. the society, like a erafterof pots,
All at once the band slowly took the stage, just as the first few blades, or weapons."
chords of "Dam at Otter Creek" began. They scared us into As a member of the Martha
thinking they might just go in the order ofthe album by playing Graham Dance Company, Fore- Donlin Foreman
"Selling the Drama" next, but that idea was quickly extinguished man brings to Mercyhurst a dis-
when they performed "All Over You." T tinct style of dance. Foreman de- goes along. She Gnds this process doing? Am I involved in human-
Throughout their first few minutes of playing, all the band scribed Graham's style as a focus exhausting but exhilarating. ity? I must constantly return to
performed were songs off their latest album, Throwing Copper. on the primitivism in art. "He lets it come out naturally. that aspect I am concerned with
The only diversion from this format was one of two songs off "She (Graham), much Hike He is so into the dance, he be- dances where people move into
their debut album, MentalJewelry, the ever-popular "Operation Picasso, used broken and frag- comes the movement. He does it each other, where dancers work
Spirit" rounding out that segment. mented lines to capture the neces- from the way he feels; it comes within the y of the human
• : • : «

Other favorites played off the new album that night were "Iris," sary dramatic quality ofthe dance,
Top," "Pillar of Davidson" and the mainstreamed "I Alone." The not the decorative." s
band was called back onto the stage by cheering and many Foreman also brings a unique
lighters to perform "T.B.D.," but with a special twist. rehearsal style. He choreographs
This song was by far one of the better songs played at the as the Mercyhurst dancers re-
concert After the band was absent form the black stage, a single hearse. Danielle Quill, a senior
green jigbt silhouetted the drummer, who was pounding a dance major, tells of learning en-
methodical beat The rest of the band played the beginning
chords, while the audience cheered in recognition of the melody.
Then, out of nowhere, the lead singer of Live, Edward
tire portions of the piece only to
have Foreman change them as he
Kowalczyk, appeared up the balcony, shining in a beam of
fuchsia. They ended the two-song encore with a rousing version
of "lightning Crashes," after explaining that the song could be
about living or dying, butforthe band it had come to mean rising
Upcoming concerts
or falling. The Eric Philharmonic will
Live's performance on Sunday left me awed for the most part present magic and music Sunday
because of their talent and the overall sound the band had. I was March 26 and a symphonic con-
impressed both by the band itself and also by the Warner cert featuring Mozart's Piano
Theatre. Both lent an incredible sound quality that made the . 1*| Concerto 20 on April &
show unforgettable. Maestro Eiji Oue, the Phil's
The opening band, Sponge, was excellent and really had the music director will join Landis &
crowd ready for live. Love Spit Love, on the other hand, down- Company Theatre of Magic for
played the crowd's mood, while the crowd seemed to simply "The Symphony and the Sor-
make me mad. cerer," a one-hour concert de-
signed for children, that integrates
Every person has a bad night, and I was willing to accept that;
the art of illusion with the en-
Sunday night, it just happened to be that way for Love Spit Love.
chanting magic of music. It be-
Finally, Live was just incredible. They combined all the right
ginsjat 2 p.m. at the Warner
elements to make a band work and bring a crowd together to
dance, sing and have fun. It was truly a show filled with raw Theatre.
At 1 p.m., parents and children
talent, good feelings and many surprises.
can visit, "The Instrumental Pet-
ting Zoo," in the Warner lobby,
where they can learn to make
sounds on various instruments.
MSG Executive Board Fox 66 Kids Club Mascot P.T.
Barnum will greet hisfriendsat
elections, April 3 and 4 the Petting Zoo.
• The program script uses ele-
ments of theater, illusion and pan-
tomime to communicate basic
from the soul, not his mind. He's
so deep that it's hard to capture
him, to put him into words."
In this day and age when there
are so many political agendas,
such as war and famine, that don't
include the arts at all, Foreman
constantly reevaluates his role as
a dancer in society. "What am IK
concepts about the Symphony
Orchestra and its music.
Landis and Company's charis-
matic star, Alexi the Ukrainian
Wonder, will host the conceit
He'll bring along his unruly pi-
ano bench and then float Rosie
the cleaning lady in mid-air to the
music of Rimsky-Korsakov.
The concert April 8 at 8 pan., at
the Warner, will feature pianist
Neil Rutman who returns to per-
form his favorite concerto by
Mozart, the Piano Concerto Num-
ber 20, with Eiji Oue and the Brie
Phil. The conceit will include
Bruckner's Symphony Number
7. \ Clubs Competition, and the Sev-
Tickets for either the magic or
the Mozart are available by call-
ing the Erie Philharmonic at 455-
1375 or by stopping'in at 1001
State. Suite 924.
condition.''
The Foreman piece will be re-
peated by the Mercyhurst dance
department for its May 5 & 6
performances at Mercy hurst Prep.
Violinist
The D* Angelo School of Mu-
sk will present the 1994 Young
Artist Competition Winner in
Strings, Violinist ^Michael
Ludwig, performing in its Great
Performers Series Sunday, March
26 nt Central High School Audi-
torium at 2:30 pan.. fc-
Ludwig is the Associate Con-
certmaster of the Philadelphia
Orchestra. He has appeared with
the Chicago Symphony, the Phila-
delphia Orchestra, the Boston
Pops, and the Chautauqua Sym-
phony Orchestra. He has also
worked with conductors Sir Georg
Sold, Joseph Silverstein and John
Williams. Ludwig has also been
among the winners of the Joachim
Internationa] Violin competition,
the National Federation of Music
enteen Magazine /GM National
Concerto Competition.
For this recital Ludwig will per-
form works by Mozart, Brahms,
Bartok,Gluck,ElgarandSarasate.
Tickets are free for the
Mercyhurst Community. Call ex-
tension 2394.
PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD T f
MARCH 23,1995

Munson search successful !

Dear Editor: students on Saturday was even John Washington with a 1 ittle help
By Nick Krayger louder. Two drums made an ap- from myself in roping offa whole
Merciad staff columnist It didn't take long—erne week pearance along with some cook- reserved section.
and it wasn't far away from the ing utensils (well never fry an We definitely feel that this can
This is turning out a whole lot differently than I had expected it I \ MAC to die hockey rink egg in this again) and homemade be done for .all sports and all
• •
noise makers. We didn't quiet games. In unity, strength. Just
was, spirit
I thought for a while that I was iealyy going to miss being at down one minute for the entire imagine, if you will, what next
Our hockey team ably guided
Mercyhurst, really miss all the social stuff, all the people, the parties, match. We were the extra players year can bring. A pep band, cheer-
by Rick Gotkin, Mike Sis ti, God-
eta I don't really. father John Leisering and God- in the stands. The team knew we leaders and dancers splitting their
The other day, while I was riding the el (elevated train) into work mother Sr. Damien skated and were there and was generous in appearance., for men's and
at my internship, I noticed something. All this time I have been pounded their way to the best its appreciation. women's sports. We are 50%
looking at the people who surround me in my life, both here and at season ever. On St Patrick's Day, One of the things I spoke about female you know.
Mercyhurst, and I've been thinking about how one day I will be a their record of 23-2-2 and the in last week's letter was the im- This is not a dream. It can be
"grown up." I hadn't really thought that I was a grown up. ECAC Championship was one to portance of sitting together. Like accomplished. We are not apa-
be justifiably proud. Now, they separate links in chain that aren't thetic. We are no longer embar-
fa ced the most formidable of foes. functional 'til joined, so it was rassed. We are the spirit of
Sure, I just turned 21. Now I could go into a bar and order a drink Bemidji State Beavers, national Mercyhurst God Bless.
with 150 people who come to-
and have the passport to do it legally. But that is not whatmakes you champions the last two years. gether rather than sitting apart
feel grown up. Apathy among students disap- Bob Munson
Most of this credit must go to
What makes you feel grown.up is standing next to a forty- peared like the snow in a Spring
something career woman, next to a thirty-something construction rain. Spirit was created. Spirit
worker and realizing that THEY are no longer the grown ups. I am
now one of them.
was obviously contagious. The
student body turned out Friday as
I had never seen them. You sup-
Thanks across the board
•! Why I say this, is because while standing on the el in my shirt and ported your team visually and, our teams and support them.
Dear Editor:
tie, a teenage girl needed to get off, and I was blocking her way. She above all, verbally. We even The faculty, staff, and admin-
politely said "Excuse me, sir." While herfriendgiggled "he's cute". proved to be good competition istration should not go unthanked
I Teel this has been long over-
"He's too old," the polite one said, "he's probably got a wife and for the Bemidji band. Although due. Many people do extraordi- either. A thank you should go to
kids." All right honey, let's not get insulting. But anyway... the team, great as they are, was
nary things on this campus, while the trainers who mend our play-
I noticed my adulthood later on in the day in full gear. defeated on Friday, the crowd of
others only reap the rewards. This ers to keep them in the game. Let
I am workng on an HIV Family Clinic unit of a Children's year has been a banner year for us not forget to Thank the staff of
Hospital, all of the kids, and most of the mothers (and some of the Mercyhurst sports. Our women's each team, i.e., the equipment
fa there) are in freted with the HIV virus that causes AIDS. soccer team was third in die na- managers.
Correspondence
tion, men's soccer came very dose We should not forget to thank
I was doing some Art Therapy with two little girls when one of With his letters to the finals, women's basketball all the coaches who have, through
them looked over to me. he sent her .;• is on the road to die National good times and bad, stayed here
"How old are you?", the eight year old asked. "An Old American's Soliloquy" Championships, and now our and seen our teams through to the
"Twenty one. My birthday was last week." I responded. she replied with hockey team has made it to the end. Most important, let us not
"You got a funny nose. And your hair is all different colors. It "Indelible Ink" ft| "big show" again. If you were not forget to thank the players them-
looks wet, but it feels dry. You need a hot oil treatment," she said, f a poem of her own . aware of it, this past weekend our selves.
as she looked upfromthe Indian headdress she was making. hockey team played for the na- Through their hard work and
he sent her tional tide in Division II Hockey. determination they have touched
I cracked up. She was really cool. a turned deciduous leaf This is no small feat and should us all, whether it be the wins or
The other one drawing with us was just a whole lot of fun. It was she replied with not go unappreciated. the losses, they have continued to
her first time at the hospital, and she thought that I just had the best thyme, sage, and cinnamon Now, do not get me wrong, I make Mercyhurst sports an hon-
job in the world, since I got to sit around with kids all of the time and would have been the first person orable and respectable tradition.
draw and play games. She was rightfully envious. At five and eight, he sent her to argue that our college has a Finally some special thanks
these two little girls had completely run me through the wringer in } pine needlesfromNew Mexico tendency to focus more on sports should be handed down person-
an hour. f than on academics,, but I <have ally: First to Pete Russo, who at a
I guess I passed the test, because we spent the rest of the afternoon On impulse, she sent him seen the light, so to speak. This time of understanding helped me
making headdresses and singing "Miss Mary Mack." The retention blood and fingerprints weekend made me reflect on this while helping the team o u t . . .
past year and realize that we have Second to John Leisering, who in
level of these kids floored me. So did their courage. -? Hasn't heardfromhim since. something special here. Our sports one way or another has helped all
Not once during her six hour treatment did the eight year old fight teams do so much for us that we the teams... Joe Hep finger, who,
with a nurse or doctor about an injection or withdrawal ofblood. She -Theresa Montagna take for granted. Yes, that's right, as far as I have known, has been
just willingly handed over her arm and held tightly on to my hand. we, the students, take for granted. the biggest and most devoted fan
After thefiveyear old left, we spent the rest of the afternoon sitting See, they do all they can to to all the sports... And to anyone
side by side in chairs. She told me about her new "weave" (in her strive to do better, to become a not previously mentioned who in
hair), and we discussed possibilities in getting my hair back to its Merciad Staff better team, for themselves, for any way spent some part of them-
natural color and texture. our school and for us. I know we selves to make everyone of us
cannot all attend every game for
It was when she was running her fingers through my hair that I Editor in chief - Craig every sport I also know that we
better.
Rybczynski Wl will end this long letter with
noticed that she had nofingernails.NOfingernails.Her tips were fall prey to doing whatever we a quotationfromthe one person,
.* scabby, and she pulled back when she noticed I was Senior Writer - Jule can to attend the really big games
without whom none of these ac-
checking them out Gardner and the championships, which is
complishments would have been
I wanted to say so much. I wanted to ask her about herfingernails. News Editor - Megan great I guess what I am trying to
possible. This quote is from the
I wanted to probe into her psyche andfindout how it feels to be eight say is how many of us, who have
years old, to have your body, breaking down, and to have people Circle \ I not attended every game or any
evening of the final game of the
Features/A&E - Annie game for that matter, have taken hockey championships, "It's
afraid to hold your hand because your brokenfingernailscould be
amazing that only three years ago
a threat to their health. Schliecher the time to thank those people y
this was a parking lot, and the
Sports Editor - Leon who have spent a great deal of
time and effort to achieve the re- enthusiasm is the best I've ever
I didn'tknow what else to do, so I hugged her. She was very Mumford seen. It's what college hockey is
apprehensive, looking awayfromme. sults and the accomplishments
"You're new here," she said.
Ad Manager/Copy that they have? all about," Dr. William Garvey,
Editor • Anne McNeils President *Garvey did not hesi-
"As a matter of fact, I am." Here is mine: tate on his accomplishments nor
Advisor - *?Jerry First let me start by thanking
"I will be here when you comeback. You're my new special friend Trambley have our athletic teams. Keeping
the fans who through every drop in mind our motto of Carpe Diem, -
and I can twait until the next time I see you," I said.
"Will you come see me if I get sick?"
Contributing Reporters: of rain, every snowflake, and es- seize the opportunity, we should
"Yes." * Dan Hilfiker, Heather pecially every loss, still attended J all take the time and thank those
Marshall, Chris Fiely, the games they could. Thanks | people!!!
Yes. A resoundng yes that coats my mind like a thick syrup.
And all this time I thought wisdom was related to a numercal age... GregTroyer should go out to all the students * Sincerely,^
who tried in any way to cheer on Matt Adams
MARCH 23,1995 PAGE 5
THE MERCIAD

S t e p p i n g o n ap i e c e o f E r i e ; t h e B i g A p p l e a n d t h e B i g M a n h o l e
By Leon Mum ford
Merciad Sports Editor
It's St Patrick's Day and I'm
standing in New York City watch-
ing the parade. Things are just
going on and I'm still. Car horns
are honking, skyscrapers are
climbing Sand people are all
around. I know they are bumping
me, j ostl ing and pushing me but I
just* can't keep up. My head
twitches... reacts violently to the
mesh of brass band music)and
drunken chants, a wave of
handclaps mingl ing with the scent
of roasted peanuts weaving its
way through the crowd.
All this is in the background
now... a faint drone that's pulling
and nagging me but Pm ignoring
it because I'm paying homage to
the Chrysler building. Wow! tl
wonder jf Mr. Chrysler, Head
Chrysl er chief- director-in-charge
is looking down on all the little
people now.
My friend nudges me in the
side, "Come on, let's go"he said.
"They're just a; bunch of old
people proud to be Irish." I don't
mind... yeah let's go. There's
bound to be something around
the corner. Thisris the greatest
city I've ever been in... a never
ending feast of head rushes.
Anyway, as we cross the street,
I'm thinking maybe this is what
Uncle Sam meant when he said
that America was the land of free-
dom and opportunity. I tread on a
manhole cover and I look down.
It says, "ERIE, PA." I couldn't
believe it, so I looked a little closer.
On the damn manhole cover, in-
scribed in capital letters, were the
words "MADE IN ERIE, PA."
I mean I was really enj oy ing the
Big Apple... I was really trying to
absorb all the hopes and dreams,
the tramps, the architecture, the
sights, the sounds and the people
- the attitude. And \ then I was
forced to realize that a little part
of all this was made in Erie, Pa.
That dim and dismal land where
nothing ever happens and the sun
doesn't shine.
I remembered what being an
Erieite felt like during my first
year at the college. I hated it I
admit it Maybe it was because it
was trendy to despise the dullness
of the place. Nothing ever hap-
pened. I mean the bars were full
of Jed Clampetts or Joe Six Packs
and the Briggs Avenue parties
were all organized and controlled
by that exclusive breed of Ma-
fioso — the Senior.
All thefreshmengot together
and talked about how great life
would be if they were at another
college, a bigger college with fra-
ternities, more guys, more girls, a
famous speaker or two and a kick-
ing, rocking, jumping, screaming
concert
If I rememberright,we carried
on complaining all the way
through that first year... and then
we went down to the bookstore to
buy a couple of Mercy hurst Col-
lege postcards and a sweater with
"The Lakers" brazenly plastered
all across thefrontof it
And I thought I hadn't changed.
I mean a grumble i,about
Mercyhurst here and a gripe about the Empire % State Building, the York attitude — an unpleasant
Erie there. I thought I had got Rockefeller Center, Wall Street blend of distrust and hostility
used to sneering at the very men- or the Brooklyn Bridge? Well if
waiting to erupt in your face if
tion of "Erie," as if my lade of that's true, then Erie has its claim
you get it wrong sometime.
enthusiasm for the place could to fame too.
Meanwhile back at Mercyhurst,
somehow be translated in the word Presque Isle, for instance, is one
the seniors are preparing for their
itadfcT ^ ofonly two sand spits in the world.
: last term in college. Most ofdiem,
Then the word stared up at me Six million people visit our city's
as I have done, still join in the
while I was in New York City and state park every yea r, which makes
regular Erie bash ing sessions. But
I started to realize how my opin- it the third most-frequented park
we've all spent four years here.
ion <had changed. Mercyhurst in the entire country. Biologists' There must be something about
study species of wildlife that can
College and Erie, Pa. have been this place that we are going to
be found nowhere else-on?the
giving me things for years. My miss when we're gone.
planet Wow! And I guess I came
closest friends for a start. "The $ Thefreshmen,sophomores and
across that little piece ofErie iron
Flange Warriors" have given me juniors can afford to be stubborn
in New York because Erie was because they will be back next
the best of times, the greatest of
once one of the leading iron manu- year. They can carry on ridicul ing
adventures and ... a permanent
facturers in the country. the apparent dullness of this col-
hangover.
And the teachers. I've gotten to lege. But seniors, this is our last
Other people have told me that
know some of them quite well, as chance to appreciate this place
"ma de in Erie" signs can be found
you do in a small college, and I in the city of Rome, the Golden and all that it has come to mean to
will be eternally grateful for the Gate Bridge and the Panama Ca- you.
confidence they have given me to nal. Who would have thought it? This is your last chance to seize
face the real world. I've mixed Erie has its legitimate claim to the beer, seize the book, seize the
with students from some of the fame despite the rampant charges friends and the sports. I hate to
"big colleges." I don't care what made by the "Erie sucks" brigade say it, but this is the last chance
their G.P. A. transcripts look like. who constantly try to tell you that you get to carpe the diem.
I know that this college has given otherwise. On that sickeningly nostalgic
me a little bit of an advantage But then maybe New York City note, I shall sign off. But remem-
because it has constantly encour- is considered to be better because ber, this time next year you could
aged me to think critically and more people live * there. More be stuck in New York City work-
that skill will be essential when people, more fun —right?Per- ing, eating and sleeping die rou-
the time comes to adapt to what- haps so, but I think I saw more tine of an average life.
ever job I end up doing. fear and suspicion in New York You might then look back at
While it's been giving, I have than fun. It seems like a twisted those college days and sa y to your-
been taking. Maybe it's time to experiment that only Dr. Fran- self "I wish I would have made
give a little back, say something kenstein would be capable of con- more of that last semester instead
good about this place that has cocting. of lookingforwardto getting out
gradually grown on me. * You put 10-12 million people of tiiere."
That got me to thinking why of various ethnic backgrounds in But you probably won't have
New York City is considered to a little space, give them freedom, much timeforfondrecollections
be so much better than our little choice and competition for lim- because you will be meeting dead-
sheltered city of Erie. Because of ited resources and what do you lines, along with all the other pro-
its world famous landmarks, like get? Answer: that infamous New ductive statistics in the workforce.

Campus Question: . ' . . - .

Did you actively support our Mercyhurst

College athletic teams in their NCAA games?
If so, what did you think about the college's
overall fan support?

Katy Colvin, Senior, Science Education: i- or

1 did support our Mercyhurst teams and I felt the women's bas!
team could have been better supported by students, especially a ••* —

Saturday night game. It would have been nice to see the cheerle
SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY BUFFET HOURS 5-9 MA
*if

at those games. In general, I think the hockey team gets a lot of

support and publicity but the women's basketball team deserve<
support and recognition." 1 W MUffiaMTING MZZA HUT®
RESttURANTS. WH14H ©NUT.
Melissa Torres, Senior, Music ^ ^
M
I supported the hockey team, and thought the fan support was MONDAY MEAL STEAL! _
terrific. Unfortunately I was too busy to attend the women's basket- I MEDIUM 1 TOPPING
ball games the week before." £

Joel Nasman, Senior, History: 3 P M -CLOSE • DINE-IN O R CARRYOtfT ONIY,

"Yes I did support our teams. I thought the support was very good,
although I thought it was rude of fans to leave before the end of the
game and the awards presentation. Other than that, I thought the
school spirit was very good."| %• SAVE WITH THIS COUPON! SAVE WITH THIS COUPON!

Jessica KoUvosW, Freshman, Accounting and Finance: Small 1 Topping Pan P r##; s4. Up To 4 Toppings Small 1 Topping Pan Pizza H . I
"The fan support at the hockey games was better than at the Women «E> ~_ SK89 I
Basketball games. It's rather disappointing to attend a school where Medium 1 Topping Pllt\ •65 | S 0 8 9 Medium 1 Topping Pizza U» I
Coupon* BB«^
there is little fan support for all the athletic teams. I try to get to the large 1 Topping Pisa required. WmFM ^ ^
Large 1 lopping Pizza D. I
games even though I'm not alwayf one of tfce louder fans." ., Add a 2 Uter or Pepsi® 9 9 ^ Add a 2 Uter of PepsF 9 9 p
Add a 2 Uter of Pepsi* 9 9 * I
p
Oiler good lor up to A pizzas Minimum order ol SS required on
delivery orders Good on dme-in. carryout or deliver)
Good on dine-in carryout or delivery.
Otter expires 5/15/95 '^
Otter QOOd for up to 4 pizzas Minimum oroef ol $5 required on
delivery orders. Good on Qine-in, carrvouf or delivery
i
Jennifer Kochanek, Senior, Special Education: W'y Olleiexpires5/15/95
Fkaviiodttf Ottrwycnrgr Prmvcoupoamenf
|~ AE63/64/65 Pius tax and lit <*wt cnaip Pnswi coupon nmj
mum) OnecaixnpefowiiMnw^PiaiMuiffl
AE66 Oiler expires 5/15/95
Pus tax and 75( demvyemrpr Presenc coupon ffip
AE 63/64/65 i
-Yes our entire apartment supported the Mercyhurst teams. I thoug ( r i n g One coupon ptfoow at ratopanngPoaHu^
tataurva Not valid tn cmftflaiian win BlQf 00Tly
Reaaurarfi KoivaiinmconiOiH-noiiw.m^idpL'apiiai);
or any other Piaa Hgtw otter Pecsi-Cou o a mjsmtf
oroenng Ors coupon p^f ofoer k partio^oo f i ^ ^ ^
Restaurants No* « w m comowion wi* B!Gf 00T*
the fan support was good for thes*games. It's too bad however, tha Poa 2nd pizza pricing oi an/ oow Pizza Huft- oft.
Pepsi-CoaisaregisteieotwiemarkolPe^Co to.
trademark ol PepsiCo mc Wf 00! is 1 lawman ot 8$
Surfteauraift inc. Paa Kui. mc . [asm l/20f tasr
Ptzza to putt fusctfifl or m aner Pizza Hutt ote
PCDSi-Coo^a^irefediraoerarKOlPtosiCo toe
1/20c£3^reoonpttonv3w ©1995 Pizza Hut ft
fan support is only that gdodforchampionship games instead of foi I 1/ZOt czsn reoei^tion v?Jue ©1995 Pica HJ. inc * (etww-onnwei9»Pi»rUkx

all the teams, all of the time,"

 EARN UP TO
$2,000 WORK
STUDY!
(just kidding, but you
can earn a star for your
merit|badge)^^^^^
Dan Hilfiker, Jule Gardner, Din Hdmcrlnd Greg Troyer enjoy the scenery
ence at Columbia University, New York city.

Help E.C.C.O.recycle
-minutest each
week.iCall* Grace
455-4885.|t§ill
rest Jyou,
Mumford, Dan Hilfiker, Ezono Kithan, Krista *
keeps good
Kristin Balon huddle together after living it up in the Big Appl
work. We've rec
l glass
aluminum and 110 lbs.
of paper last week.|||

WHRTELSE NMii: TO BE SAID?

J
Tom Ha nks t

A rARAMOUMT COUMUHI

Fri, Mar. 24 9 p.m. Zurn Recital Hall FREE

a*
 MARCH MERCIAD PAGE 7

Sister Damien knows Sports

r 0.

Roast
! ' : »

By Craig Rybczynski 3
Editor in Chief f* *

The NCAA Division II Men's

Ice Hockey Championship made
a grand entrance at the Ice Cen-
ter, Friday night, but was ush-
ered out by the victorious
Bemidji State University Bea-
vers after Saturday's loss. * -
The icers from Minnesota have
a tradition as deeply rooted as
the Montreal Canadiens.
The Beavers have captured nine titles in the last 12 years,
including the last four NCAA Division II titles. |
Yet the weekend was not just about hockey, it was about school
pride and the chance to compete for the championship.
The Ice Center was transformed into a "Hockey Madhouse", the
fans craving a national title. Mercyhurst's biggest (and cutest) fan, Sister Damien
A festive atmosphere filled the stands, like no other event in the Lee Ann Kelly rest..Sister Damien's. her since she has given so much
hockey program's seven-year history. Merciad Writer She is there to support the Lak- support to the team," Johnson
The series brought droves of fans from the Erie, Buffalo, and ers both spiritually and actively stated. "She was part of our suc-
Northern Minnesota to see the rematch of the 1993 NCAA Final. Student support at athletic func- (not to mention see a competitive cess too."
Bemidji State swept the visitors from Mercyhurst, 10-6 and 5-0. tions— something that is almost battle of talents;. Sister Damien has future goals
This year the Hurst raced through the 1994-1995 season, suffering non-existent at Mercyhurst Col- And why is she so loyal to ath- for the other athletic teams of the
its only blemish to the R.I.T. Tigers, Dec. 12.| lege. And how can this be? letics? The answer is simple. She school. "Next year I have other
Mercyhurst captured the ECAC West, while the Beavers squeaked In just this school year alone the loves Mercyhurst J teams in mind to win champion-
into the NCAA Finals edging out Alabama-Huntsville to appear in Hurst has boasted three national "I think it (support at sporting ships. I think they should all take
the championship. M championship contending pro- functions) is very important be- turns." I
The time seemed ripe for Mercyhurst'sfirstnational title. grams (women's soccer, hockey cause thefSisters of Mercy Member of the women's bas-
Hockey's finale featured the two top teams in the nation. The and women's basketball), not to founded Mercyhurst in the belief ketball team Cynthia Naylor com-
g upstart Lakers (23-1-2) face-off aga inst the Beavers (22-7-2), trying mention a host of other success- of developing the whole person," mented, "I think she is the model
to erase the memories that they left at the John S. Glas Fieldhouse ful teams. So what is not to be Sister Damien explains. "And fan. We should have more fans
in Bemidji, Minnesota. proud of? since I am a Sister of Mercy, I like hen" "v » & "
Laker fans clad in blue and green raced around the arena armed Meet Sister Damien Miechik. believe my presence at the sport- Now it is your turn to follow in
with flags and banners and rooting for the host icers. Some know her as the person be- ing events gives the athletes sup- Sister Da mien's footsteps and
Over a thousand jammed the M.I.C. to catch a glimpse of the hind the friendly greeting you re- port and encouragement" become a loyal Mercyhurst sports
w Lakers' bid for the Division II crown. ceive everyda y as the voice of the Sister Damien's interest in supporter. Student athletes should
Fans, led by the cheering of Sister Damien, roared their approval Mercyhurst College Switchboard. sports traces a long way back. be appreciated and encouraged
* and performed the Laker Wave. But Sister Damien has filled a "I had no idea that they were for their hard work and determi-
NCAA logo plastered behind the nets and hungfromthe railings very important void at Mercyhurst •j going to ask me— it really was a nation.
over the ice surface. 1 College— that of a loyal Laker great thrill," Sister Damien re- Today, for instance, the Lady
The Red Line Swinging Band, college hockey's oldest band, sports fan. sponded. "I am so proud of them Laker basketball team will be
rocked the arena staging a musical rallying charge to inspire the Those of you who have attended and Mercyhurst" coming back from North Dakota
Bemidji six. any Mercyhurst sporting event can John Johnson, captain of the after their narrow loss -in the
With the excitement resonatingfromthe stands, the teams whipped testify that there is always one hockey team was quite happy with NCAA championships. Sister
around the ice and battled for the critical two victories. face.you will see in the crowd, the choice of presenters. I t was Damien will, no doubt, welcome
trounced one voice that stands above the nice to give something back to mem back. Will you?
one.
The following night the Lakers were not about to concede the
game and the series.£ <?
The blue and green skated out to a 3-1 lead, behind the scoring of
Justin Proud, John Evangelista and Craig MacDonald, but the
Laker baseball's great start
Beavers stormed back in the final frame. •* p By Leon Mumford has already been unleashed by Jordano is quietly confident but
Merciad Sports Editor • David Lee who struck out ten in he stressed that he's just going to
Eric Fulton tied the contest on the power play and after Jon
the first game and A.J. Rushnak concentrate on each game as lit
Johnson's goal the crowd and the Mercyhurst bench, with arms
raised, sensed the mini-game. «* After a rigorous pre-season who struck out nine in the second. comes.
training schedule, the men's base- While the St Paul's batting line A similar philosophy has been
That's when Fulton stole the lead and the game with two goals in ball team confidently brushed St followed by Richard Hartis, Rick
thefinalfiveminutes of the game, 5-4.. Paul's College of Virginia by the Gotkin and Jim Webb and they
But the outcome was a mere backdrop to the electricity that filled scores of 14-2 and 17-2 in their have all taken their respective
the Ice Center. first double header of the year teams towards national acclaim
That was no consolation for the 21 players that played according over the weekend. ' mis year.^ \ $
The Lakers fielded their most] Perhaps Mercyhurst's assaulton
to the team's motto of "60 minutes of in your face hockey." #•;]
successful team last year when a National Championship trophy
jA disheartened and exhausted Johnson expressed his thoughts is not over yet ( |
they were ranked 14th in the na-
about the game two loss.
tion (Div. H) after being narrowly
"Maybe it just wasn't meant to be." | beaten in the Regional playoff]
However, for Mercyhurst it was not a loss. It established the series; j
program as one of Division IPs elite. » •% _?'• All the playersfromthat team
For the second time in three years the Laker captains hoisted die bare returning this year and ac-
runner-up trophy. This season Proud, Johnson and Trevor Hunt cording to Jordano they are ex- up was left swatting in their wake,
•o
accepted the award. Proud raised,the trophy with despair and tremely anxious to better the mile- j the Lakers found no difficulty in
disappointment etched on his face and those of his teammates. stone they set for themselves last scoring freely.
As the Hurst skated off the ice and the fansfiledout of the arena, [ftyear. . Over the two games Jeff
14
the memories that the team; created after their most successful We are very solid defensively Benedict hitfivefor six with two
season in school history will be looked upon by the next class of Sand we have several strong pitch- home runs and Chris Snooze,
Laker hockey players as the days when Mercyhurst hockey began its ers," said Jordano.i r Dave Runko and Mike McKnight
own tradition thatrivalseven Bemidji State's. / The Laker's bl istering firepower all connected for three out of five.
PAGE/8 THEMERCIAD MARCH 23,1995

rr
Beavers dam Lakers' Title dreams
By Craig Rybczynskl
tt
at 6:18 ofthe third. Johnson, while bound to tie the game a t one in the
Editor in Chief being hooked to the ice, swept the opening frame.
puck between the pads of Beaver's "The way things started out the
Different season, same results. goalie Robin Cook. nightbefore, we were feel ing great
The Mercy hurst Laker hockey However, Fulton netted his sec- after going up 3-1/' said Proud.
team wasfiveminutes away from ond goal of the period, tallying "We thought if we got the lead
forcing a decisive mini-game, the tying | goal at 4:59. Fulton first it would be a different story."
Saturday,|to decide the NCAA scored the short-handed goal In game one, Friday, the Lakers
Division II Finals, that's when when he skated around the net were overpowered by the team
Bemidji State University Beaver's and tucked the puck past the div- |from Minnesota, gin the third
forward Eric Fulton assumed the ing goal tender Scott Barber. stra ight game against the Beavers
role of hero and scored twice, His goal shocked the Hurst the Hurst yielded a goal in the
including the game-winner to se- bench and silenced the crowd.
opening minutes of the game.
cure the school's third straight "I was just th inking there was a Craig Ma ta tall fought off a hold
NCAA tide, 5-4. f couple ofminutes left in the game by defenseman Proud and de-
For the second in three seasons and to just hold them off," said flected team captain lOmer
the Lakers | dropped the season Johnson. "We've been in a lot of Belisle's pass over the glove of
finale to the Beavers. The team close ones we've seemed to goalie Barber.
from Minnesota captured the squeak out of them every time. It The Beaver's Aaron Novak A classic Kevin McKinnon slapshot
1994-1995 championship, defeat- just wasn't meant to be tonight" chipped in another goal at 1:28 to Photos By: Mike Garnica
ing the blue and green 6-2 in the The Beaver's gnawed thier way set the stage for the game.
opener and outlasting the Hurst in back in the third on the power "We were fortunate to get off a
the second contests . play. With the Beavers with a 5- quick goal shortly there after.we
"We just wanted the guys to on-3 advantage, Jude Boulianne scored the second goal," said Pe-
play hard and not leave anything converted a Troy Edwards pass to ters. Tt was a tremendous boost
out on the ice," said Mercyhurst cut the gap to 3-2. Fulton tied the to our spirit and gave us some
Head Coach Rick Gotkin. "I think game with his first goal of the momentum."
we safely can say we did that night Stephan Tremblay's goal nar-
tonight .He added an empty net goal at rowed the lead to one at 9:15, but
It was a great series we've got 19:39 to clinch the title. The goal the Beaver's Eric Monsrud's
to take our hats off to Bemidji was Fulton's third ofthe game. short-handed tally helped Bemidj i
State they have an absolutely out- But Bemidji needed only to tie regain the two-goal edge before
standing hockey team and it's no the game to win the champion- the end o f the first
accident that they've won three- ship. The penalty-marred contest dis-
consecutive national champion- Mercyhurst controlled the game rupted anyflowto the game. The
ships, they are very deserving for the first forty minutes opening two teams combined for 90 min-
champions." a 3-1 lead in the second period. utes in penalties.
For Bemidj i Head Coach Bob In the second, John Evangel ista "This is unbelievable, anytime
Peters, winning national titles has slammed a rebound past Cook in you go into a corner, every single
become familiar territory and is the crease to give the Lakers the time there is a stoppage of play,"
one of his trademarks. John Tsakanikas (33) persistently bounds a Beaver player
lead and Craig MacDonald's de- said Kevin McKinnon. "This is
"This is one of those items that flection of Trevor Brandt's slap not national championship
never gets boring at all," he said. shot gave the Hurst a two-goal hockey, you have to let the guys
"Mercyhurst is a marvelous advantage. play hockey. It definitely got us
hockey team and I mentioned to Justin Proud staked the Lakers off our game." ;
somebody earlier that I thought it to an early led with a power-play "For the first time in a long,
wouldjustbe a wonderful thing if goal at 3:37 ofthe first He skated long time we had to deal with
you were closer to us. We could infromthe left point and fired a somefrustrationand we failed
be in the league together." wrist shot under the blocker of the frustration test miserably,
Jon Johnson, the Ford City Cook. said Gotkin. "We havejno ex-
Sniper, gave the Lakers a 4-3 lead Richard Gibbs converted a re- cuses. We gotfrustratedand we
got worse as the game went on."
Kris Bjornson and Monsrud

IntramurallNotes scored to seal .the victory for

Bemidji State. Proud's goal at
10:57 of the third from John
Tsakanikas and Evangelista fin-
1 *Golf lessons have begun at the MAC for ished the offensive output for the
beginners only. Interested students, faculty and staff Lakers.
In goal, Barber stopped 19 shots
may contact Coach Demyanovich at 2221forar- in the game, but the Beavers capi- Trevor Brandt (12) and Justin Proud (6) in search of that
rangements. talized on 3 of first their 7 shots. elluslve championship winning goal
Mercyhurst rebounded, Satur-
'Students, get your entryformsat the intramu- day, after the "Friday loss to
Bemidji State, but the club from
ral bulletin board in the MAC lobbyffor the follow- Northern Minnesota out-lasted the
ing sports: Hurst
Despite the failure of the team
Bowling to capture the NCAA Final, the *A

Soccer Lakers' head coach summarized

the team's future in the tourna-
Softball ment
lennisi "Our immediate goal is to get
bade into the ECAC playoffs and
All sports will include a men's and women's if that works out win the ECAC
playoffs," said Gotkin. "And
division; maybe with the help of God we
might have the chance to com-
•Individual or team winners! will receive peteifor the national title again
Mercyhurst College T-Shirts. Call 2221 for more de- and maybe someday it will be our
turn. It just wasn't our turn."
tails. A mixture of exhaustion and disappointment is painted on
the Laker's tell-all faces. ***** I