Division Heads!

React

During the past week, the Merciad conducted a survey
among the division heads at Mercyhurst on the subject of
"grade inflation and grading standards".
Response to the survey was wide, varied and large. It is
clear that the division heads take the issue very seriously
and all of their responses indicate a good deal of thought on
the issue. , | 1
One of the first conclusions that can be drawn from the
responses is 'hat there is no uniform system of grading at
Mercyhurst Grading appears to be'a matter which is
handled either by division, by department, or by the course
instructor. There is no school policy on grading. As a result,
grading standards at Mercyhurst are as varied as the
courses themselves, % 1" s
The Voice of Hie Mercy hurst Community
VOL. 47 NO. 5 MERCYHURST COLLEGE
"Children's Hour"
SPEE
LIMIT
The Krie Police has suddenly become dead serious about Carrie Lund, of Mercyhurst Prep, Beth Wassink, Sue
enforcing this limit...don't get nabbed - take care on38th St.! Stachowiak and Maryann Rozsas, all of Merdyhurst; Mary college over the last two years, in addition to the idea ofhigh grades at the
Crack-down
^The-prodQction uffl^ke^Hft^ff tlfe Mercyhurst Little hurst students is on the rise, as a result of such programs as
BEWARE!!!
SPEED TRAP
Students commuting to school- BEWARE. Thirty-eighth
by Pat Weschler
Illustrating the problem of how the nature of a division evaluation procedures used, depending on the nature of the
can make grading difficult, Dr. Joseph Pizzat of the 0
course. Equally complex standards were put forward by
Creative Arts Division made this point: "how does one put a other division heads.
grading symbol on a report card that reveals the quality of Responses to the allegation that "grade inflation" posed a
learning in non-cognitive, non-verbal, learning experiences? serious threat to Mercyhurst's academic reputation were
For example, how do you grade the capacity to imagine?" quite Varied. Mr. David Shimpeno, of the'Division of
In answer to the survey question, "In your division, what Physical Education, asserted that the problem is more
percentage grade is considered an A, B, C, D, or F ? " only theoretical than real"- "In my opinion. Dean Garvey is
one division. Physical[-Education, could offer a direct justified in his concern, as he wants Mercyhurst to be the
response. A more typical response
J
was that of the Home finest academict institution in the nation; nearly any
Economics Division head, Ms. Suzanne Sontag: "Most responsible academic dean would be concerned about this
courses taught within the Division of Home Economics are matter. It is merely his way of reminding faculty members
not graded on a strict percentage basis.-Rather the final that they must challenge, and therefore stimulate the minds
grade is often a composite of weighted scores from various of the students." i . tx
f-., A major common concern of all of the department heads
was that academic standards be kept nigh at a time, such as
the present, when graduate and professional schools are
being extremely selective. As the head of the Natural
Science and Math Division and Chairperson of the Middle-
|States Self-Study project. Sister Mary Charles put it:
"Standards must be maintained, or our graduates will not
be recognized as capable." f ^ f
Another concern was the fact that despite very high
academic averages, Mercyhurst students do very poorly on
graduate school admissions exams, which test general
knowledge. Sister Mary Charles pointed out that there is "a
tendency to 'cram* and to pay attention only to those items
which are indicated as very important. This may earn a
student a good grade in a course, but it won't help him on a
MCAT (med. school test), LSAT (law school test), GRE
(graduate school test), or on the job.'' **V-
One possbile explanation-for grade inflation was put
OCTOBER 18, 1974 forward by Ms. Sontag and others as being due to "the
present attitude which many students hold, i.e. that 2.0 is a
poor grade, places pressure on faculty to gives higher
grades.. Also, competency-based courses, due to their very
nature, contribute to high grades under the present grading
system.'' f * ;' i
Division heads also stressed that grade inflation is a
CASTING COMPLETED national problem, not limited by any means to Mercyhurst
alone. Major articles on the subject were cited in "News-
week" and the' 'Chronicle of Higher Education".
Final^casting has been completed for the.Mercyhurst Statistics made available through the Middle-States Self-
Drama Department's falls production, i'The Qiildren's Study program show several interesting trends regarding
Hour|| | *•% f * SfSSfJ 3 * " * I P P grade distribution in the last eight years. In 1967, before
Leads in the play, which was written by Lillian Hellman, Mercyhurst went co-ed, the total number of A&B grades -
are to be played by Brigid Cusick, Mari Gardner, Maripat 3.0 or above - represented 58 per cent of all grades given.
Rafferty and Marty Miglioretti, all of Mercyhurst. Of these After going co-ed, that figure declined to a low of 45 per cent
four players, all but the last are Theatre majors. * in 1971 and 1972. In the following two years, the figure has
Other members of the cast, in order of appearance, are: gone up 10 per cent to 55 per cent of all grades given. £ 1
Several factors contribute to this rise in
Nowak and Jan Cramer, of Mercyhurst Prep; Peggy "grade inflation''. There has been an increase in the number
Flocos, Pam Fitzgerald, Ruth Miller, Kathy Atkinson, Delia of students who withdraw from a course, or take it pass-fail.
Mirarchi, and John L
Di Gangi, all of Mercyhurst^ rather than receive a low grade. Also, the quality of Mercy-
Theater on Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at 8:30 p.m. There will the Egan Scholars Program.
also be a matinee on Nov. 3 at 2:30p.m.
*^
h The "grade inflation" problem at Mercyhurst is a relative
Ticket prices have been lowered this year, so that Mercy- one, but it is directly related to a lack of uniform grading
hurst students, with I.D.s can get in for $1.00. Adult tickets standards at Mercyhhurst and hundreds of colleges in the
will be $2.50. 38 -I | | I i f nation today. * -

street now has one of the city's highest arrest rates for
Towne Meeting"
/ /

speeders. As the result of several complaints, the city

police have place a special patrol from State Street to 1973-74 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pine Avenue on Thirty-eighth Street, i *
^Motorcycle units have been making a record number of DIVISIONAL -SUMMARY
arrests, charging violators ^with driving too fast for
conditions. 4. 1
MASS TRANSIT ISSUE P ercenta gi?sof
!The recent step-up in patrols came about after several Division: No. of grades A.. ..B..A + B. c ...F
TO BE DISCUSSED f
• • • V • i

residents complained about the speeders, and two dogs Business 763 14.6 36.6 51.2 37.4 2.7
were killed on the stretch of road. $ Creative Arts 1113 24.3 44.1 68.4 23.9 2.1
?The road between State Street and Pine Avenue is zoned Education 685 22.6 46.6 69.2 24.7 2.3
for three schools and one hospital, which allows for a | tby Betsy Steinwedel Home Economics 440 8.2 44.7 52.9 39.5 0.9
maximum speed of fifteen (15) miles per hour. If caught Humanities 1702 16.1 40.6 56.7 34.3 3.3
exceeding the limit, the violator will be charged fifteen Leading representatives from the city, county, state and Interdisciplinary 400 9.5 56.7 66.2 25.7 2.5
($15) dollars and penalized'five (5) points on his driver'sJthe EMTA railhead the Towne Meeting on Erie's future Natural Science
license.? Jj- . H | transportation proposals. $ * j | and Math 867 19.3 36.1 55.4 30.7 4.8
Police say they will continue their special patrols in the Mercyhurst Recital Hall J. will be the location for the Physical Education 282 13.5 50.8 64.3 33,0 1.0
area until drivers slow down. So, Mercyhurst drivers Towne Meeting, which will|be held on Tuesday, October Social Sciences 3249 9.7 36.8 46.5 40.5 3.6
SLOWDOWN. «P f 22nd at 7:30 p.m. S .^ f
I The main reason for having the Towne Meeting is to in- Overall: Distribution 9501 14.7 40.7 55.4 34.2 3.0
form the residents of Erie county of the transportation
proposals made by local government officials. The pros and
SCRIPTURE GROUP FOUNDED cons of the proposals plan to be aired at the Towne Meeting.
John Horan will represent the city, as Erie's city planner.
I A scripture study group is being organized at Mercy- Erie County will be represented by Chris Capotis, county
hurst, under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams. planner. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The new group is hoping to have its first meeting on and the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority will also be
October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Any last minute changes will be represented. Along with the city officials who will be at the
posted on the Campus Ministry bulletin board. Towne Meeting, a group of concerned citizens will also be
It is hoped that a topical program of study can be present. - ?-
followed, with some aspect of scripture being discussed at One should make a special attempt to attend this meeting.
each meeting - The Trinity of God, Faith, Prayer, The Those now living or planning on living in Erie in the near
Abundant Life, Judgements, and others. future should come to hear what changes are to be made in
All those who are interested in working with Bob ways of building expressways, beltways, and interstate
Williams and his wife are urged to contact him at 833-0710. highways and what people of Erie will be involved, t
I The Environmental Studies department helped plan this
Towne Meeting by way of its environmental course,, which
invited city officials and concerned citizens to attend.

S.A.C. NOTES
The Student}Activities Commisssion, (SAC), was the
sponsor of two big successes on the Mercyhurst* campus
this past week & g ^ * J ? *•
On Saturday night, Mercyhurst students took to the ice
at the Glenwood Ice Rink for the annual Ice Skating Party.
In all, about 125 students showed up to try I their luck at
staying upright on the ice. Some were pretty successful-
some students half-seriously suggested founding a Mercy-
hurst hockey team. | % } I
On Sunday night, the Marx Brothers knocked a packed
Recital Hall full of students out of their seats over and
over with their antics. Over 300 students saw the double
feature, which was rented for under $100.00. Well done,
SAC! I E , ' %
Bulletin:
Butts Replaced |
On Tuesday evening, October 15,|Mr| Francis Bignear
replaced Mr. David Butts as instructor infthe course in
Radio Production. Si| -^
There is a suspicion within the Mercyhurst community
that this change of instructors in thekniddle of a term is a
direct-result of charges of alleged incompetency lodged
against Mr. Butts. These charges are said to have
originated fromlmembers of the class, who approached Shawna Harrington is coming to Mercyhurst next Mon-
division head Dr«rPalmer with the problem, j | S- day, Tuesday and Wednesday night The talented performer
will be playing in the CoffeeHouse at 7 and 9, sponsored by
Due to the; late breaking nature of the story, little more
could be learned at press time, v | SAC. * I \
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Mercyhurst College is presently suffering from grade

inflation. Some students may feel that this is no problem at-
in fact l i s one of the school's selling factors. Really, though,
I wonder how many students are actually cognisant of the
I. To A Concerned Freshman- IV. Live And Let Live
far-reaching ramifications of this situation. Grade inflation
hurts each and every one of us. The inflation of the dollar Dear Concerned Freshmen. $ Dear Editor, ? *fe
makes short change of our funds and the inflation of the While I do not agree with everything in your letter I I think it's time the students living on this campus became
grade makes short change of our educations! 1 derstand your.concerns. Please come in and talk to either aware of those inconsiderate people living around them f.
Fr. Pat or myself about your views. t Consider the incident of last week in Bgan Hall. At ap
There are many reasons why grade inflation has hty Dave Blanch field 1 I proximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, many students were
Mercyhurst. Many of these are the same as in other colleges awakened by the smell of smoke. After some investigation
across the U.S. I believe the two major causes at Mercy- a burning hot pot was found. The students living in that room
hurst are: Number One— The College, due to economic fact were asleep and could not understand why everyone was so
of life has in the recent past been forced to swell the student Dear Concerned Freshman. , . ^ upset. Whether these students realize it or not, Bgan Hall
ranks with bodies, (not minds, mind you, bodies.( When the *In reference to your letter in the last issue of t he Merciad, was not built yesterday, and if their little fire was not found
caliber of students is lowered, the emphasis of instruction I would like to clarify the point you raised, Your un- in liuio we would not be here now.
and consequently grading is not on the new, and challenging, derstanding that Mercyhurst is a Christian College is I think st udents living In dorms should be aware of safety
but rather on the remedial. A high grade in a watered-clown correct* however, vour understanding of Christianity itself hazards such as hot pots, popcorn poppers, and burning
subject is worth about the same as a low or mediocre grade seems to be limited to a somewhat narrow perspective. * cigarettes. Hot pots and popcorn poppers are very
in tougher material. But it looks better—for all concerned. Religion is more than only a quest to know and understand dangerous! Left unattended, these* little convenience
;
Items
God; it is also a seeking to know the Self. One must look into become fire traps « \
1 urge ail students: don't take electrical appliances
Number Two:^Mercyhurst College has^pandered to the his own soul and understand himself before he can hope to
lightly. They are dangerous and should not be left unnt*
whims of those screaming for "relevance," and have an honest relationship with such a profound being as tended. Have a little consideration for those of us who want
"meaningful experiential learning'* to too great an extent God. Meditation is a means to find oneself, and in that way,
it is also a path toward God. -t to slay alive.
Our present career curricula engenders in the student a W\ .Sincerely, y.
mentality of "A better grade means a better job." Since As for your suggestion to root out such abominations of Krlstlnn Relohenbach
very little experiential learning can be measured, the the Lord, I think you should reconsider your decision.
higher grades are usually distributed. Because it looks Perhaps you have forgotten that the founders of your
better-for all concerned. religion suffered the same sort of censorship that you now
demand for others. I might add that the man you referred
Actually thought, does the Easy A and the Breeze B really to. named Jesus Christ, died for the same sinners that you Ve The| Mercyhurst Mafia
look that good???? 1 think not. | so harshly characterize as heathens. I am not Aure that the
Lord is pleased with your judgement * We'd like to make an offer you can't refuse, 4 So put down
If you are confused by this letter, I Invite you to seek me your pasta and open vour ears. We have been hired to
--In time the College's academic credibility fwill be out. I will be happy to discuss it with you. ' eliminate all those doubts and misconceptions thai are so
questionable. - > ;, -Sincerely, ** prevalent at M,C, Our contract Is to respond to the question
Dennis Anthony Sabatlne of our fellow paesanl Your machine guns and shotguns will
—Good students will be "credited with little more than no longer prevail, but our big mouths and keen noses never
those who do virtually nothing. will fall. Since we've just hit town our ammunition supply
(your questions) is somewaht depleted. Our first assign*
—Poor students will graduate with a diploma full of nient is to Inform all students of a few Interesting facts,
promises and heads full of hay. * lie No Room Service, But...
Did you know that SAC Is more than willing to respond to
What can be done? Very little unless the College as a any suggestions that students may have? A suggestion box
whole and especially the students who realize that by falsely Dear Editor, j has been placed near the SAC office in the Student Union for
representing our talents, we aren't doing ourselves any It may take the threatened resignation of the Director of your convenience,. Please feel free to drop off any
justice. * % # Housing to have minor repairs made In her suite, however, suggestions, complaints, or helpful hints vou
what can the ordinary student do to have repairs completed ; may have. We
need your help! f ^
in the dor m s of Mereyh urst College ? i
vNothing seems to be done about repairs of minor but [Has anyone noticed a few extra hair follicles on a certain
essential items such as broken light sockets and defective
locks, which may trap a student in her room for twenty political science prof's noggin lately?* ' $
minutes. * Did you know that the student questionnaire has been put
Where do all the repair requests go? Has maintenance on reserve in the library for all students to Inspect? Check it
THE MERCIAD moved and not told anyone? The pleas for service seem to out I
fall on deaf ears. '•'., ** p ,
*I
With the onset of winter, the highest priority should be Did you know that our RUS President has an unbeatable
heat. Where is it? Students in McAuley and Egan freeze as system for beating the odds and winning at the track i He
Years of Service the heat refuses to kick on. Sr. Joseph Mary, this is why you specializes In betting on 14 year old nags.
are deluged with so many sick students. We are not polar
bears and this is not Alaska. ; .'" All students have muscle In this school. Don't got rubbe
Published weekly during the college year, except Anyone who walks through the dorms can easily see their - Id
Thanksgiving/ infersestlon, Christmas and Batter vacations, deplorable conditions: hair dryers that have been broken it
out|* Let's
Let's show
show some
some Interest!
Interest! Drop
Drop off
off any
any questions
questions yo
you
and examination periods by the students of Mercyhurst may have in the information office. Address them to "The
College, Erie/ Pa. 16501, Mailing address; .Mercyhurst since the beginning of September, unlit stairways and toilets Syndicate" and well handle the rest. $ |
Mailroom, Preston Hall/ Box 36. that flush continuously. K ' Cq Valei ie Valachle
I realize that Mercyhurst College Is not a hotel and I don't Dafny Dlllinger™
expect room service, just some service. ^ Carina I ita Capone
4<
WSR Terry Scheib Lucy Luciano
Editor: olleenMcMenamon Norma Mltty
Editorial Board Gertrude Genovcse
a
Newt
III* Merciad is "Unjust
' /

c 'fvu Pat Wetchlor

Feature ffiS Terry scheib
Sports Jim Mariano
A
Business Managi Tony Mancuso Dear Editor,
Joe casfrignano
Copy Editor '
Photographer
, Olivia Congo
Oavt Schmelder
I am writing in response to the October eleventh Issue of
Typist '?. Ties Reichenbach the Merciad I felt the article was particularly unjust to the
Faculty Advisor ^_s

r Andy Roth vast majority of Mercyhurst College students who do study

r . and do not consider their college career a "four-year retreat
\F from reality/' The future of the world rests upon the
Staff; Jonl Stevenson, Chris Van Wagenen, Joni Wheeler/ students ot today. The majority of students who realize this
Angelee Smithy Rick Zw-ko, Greg Zaffuto, Betsy Stelmvedel/ fact do study and do not receive their grades as gifts from
Darla Ma lorn?, Kafhy Turek, E sther Schreiber, Petty glr teachers—they earn them.
Mullaugh, Nancy Willis. Thank you. i r,
Irnan
OCTOBER 18, 1974
MERCYHURST COLLEGE PAGE 3

91.3 SoundsOff
THIS WEEK ON YOUR
SOUND ALTERNATIVE, 91.3
FM MERCYHURST:
Folk V Blues Saturday 5-7 pm
Just Jass Saturday 10 pm-iam
Inside Rock special on Fleetwood
Mac and The Grateful Dead
tonight 9-11 pm
Big Band Swing Sunday 10 am-l
pm ™ *
Evening With The Masters
Sunday through Friday 11 pm-
lam
Composer's Choice Tues-Thurs
10-11 pm Achtung! Now that you've got the potatoes under your belt it's
Bud Brown Northwest Heritage Monday 10-11 time now 10 expand again, your waistline and your knowledge of
pm preempted .this wk by various cuisine.
NPR ¥ H you thought last week's recipe was easy, hold on to your ladle.
Montage" Wednesday 10-U pm This simple recipe, taught tome by my grandmother, transforms
"What is a Feminist?" bland green beans into a tantilizing dish in a snap.
Aquarius Wednesday 7-8 College To begin, take 2 tablespoons of chopped onion and 2 strips of bacon
of Older Americans chopped into small pieces, and place in a frying pan. Brown until
1965. > g onion is soft. Next, add 1 tablespoon offlourand brown the mixture
C Besides his scholastic pursuits Sight and Sound guest Dr,
William Garvey Sunday s
10-11 until the flour is the color of walnut shells. Take one can of green
at Cornell, Bud also found time to beans and drain. Save the juice. Add this juice to theflourmixture
become an accomplished pm
slowly. Stirring constantly with a fork.
Your ideas and participation in thickened so it looks like gravy. add the green beans. Heat until hot. When this mixture has
musician. He played organ
professionally for a year with a any of\ the above programs are Season with salt and pepper. If the sauce begins to thicken before
pop-rock band. He also worked encouraged. The FM is located in serving, just add a little water and stir again.
for a year as an electronic 308 Main, phone 868-6213; 864- See I told you it was easy, didn't I. Just writing this excites my
technician. 0681, ext. 239; or contact the taste buds. *;
In December,-? 1966. 2 Bud manager, Barbara Ann Hewitt. Now waste no time, dig into it fast. Soon you'll be amazing
enlisted in 7;the army where he yourself and everyone else with your fantastic ability. Just keep in
attained the rank of Lieutenant. mind all great cooks had to start somewhere and for you It's here. I
He remained in the service for 4 Get into it. Happy Eating. !
years spending one year in Viet Art Department Next Week: Stuffed Meatloaf.
Nam.
After completeing his
obligation} to the army. Bud
enrolled in graduate school at the
University of Buffalo* In his final
year at U.B. he worked as a
Winter Senate News
student-teacher while > meeting EDITOR'S NOTE: The following pus.
the requirements for his Ph.D. in
Philosophy. *£ ?
Today Bud Brown is a faculty
Italy article
Edward
was submitted
Gallagher,
by
President
Mr.
of
Joe
fulfill
Castrignano
the
the College Senate to facilitate Allen from the Executive
A group of Mercyhurst Art communication within the School. Committee of the Senate. Mr.
unexpired
was
term
elected
of Todd

member la t Mercy hurst College majors will spend six weeks of It's the Middle of October and Allen resigned from the com-
and will soon receive his doc- the Winter term in Venice, Italy. we haven't yet had a meeting of mittee because of the press of
On September 9. 1974, Ludlow torate in Philosophy. His wife. They will concentrate on glass the College Senate. You can be
"Bud" Brown instructed his first Candy has her Ph.D. in Sociology, sculpture,! taken at the famous sure that one will be called just as personal responsibilities.
obligations and
Philosophy class at Mercyhurst and also plans on* teaching Murano glass works, and on soon las we have some official
College. C ? I professionally. In his spare time history >of Venetian* art. Their business* to transact. When will
Mr. Brown is originally from Bud can be found .socializing in program will also include The Board of Trustees has
Ithaca, New York, where he the Student'Union playing pool painting the Venetian scenes. that be? As soon as the standing requested that students and
completed his undergraduate and pinball, or playing tennis on or special* committees of the faculty be appointed to serve on
The art students program^, in Senate have some proposals, a each committee of the Board.
work at Cornell University in the new courts. Italy will comprise trips to meeting of the Senate will be Suggestions have been made by
Padua, Florence, and Rome. I scheduled. Hopefully, the first the Executive Committee of the
At the end of the six weeks, they meeting will be on or before the Senate and RUS. The Board will
Conference Gannon wi 11 return to the Mercyhurst Art last week in October or the first announce treappointments at a
studios to complete the .course in week in November.
painting. • The Executive Committee of
I later date.
A question in the minds of many
by Linda M. Schmidt | Departure* is scheduled for the Senate has had two meetings people at the Hurst is whether or
Harris burg—Six regional food conferences, aimed at making the Monday, January 6 from Toronto. at this point. The Faculty Policies not we need to change the present
public more aware of what is happening to agriculture and our food Canada. The return date is Committee has been elected by Mercyhurst College Senate. Do
supplies, will be held in Pennsylvania in September and October in Wednesday, February 19. If the faculty and the other com- we, in fact, need a whole new
preparation of the United Nations World Food Conference to be held anyone is interested in the trip, mittees have been appointed by Senate structure? The
on November 5 in Rome. ^ contact Sr. Angelica for details. the Executive Committee as a Executive Committee will be
Why should Pennsylvania, under the leadership of Governor k*^id whole] The chairperson and appointing an ad hoc committee
Milton Shapp, be vitally concerned with developing a national food secretary was elected by each of or constitutional reform very
policy that would tie in with world wide food demands. f the respected groups. shortly. The committee will
Last December, the governor convened a National Food Policy The committees and their consist of two -representatives
Conference at Hershey, bringing together agricultural experts from chairpersons are Misted as each" for the. student body,
the state, federal and private sectors. The failure or success of follows: J faculty, and administration. If
American agriculture is felt around the world. \ ? Faculty Policies I* Edward you have any Ideas about who
Manipulation of the commodity exchanges for the dispropor- Lignowsld should serve on the committee or
tionate profits of the international grain dealers had plunged us into Student Policies Committee !• about reform, let us hear from j
a grain shortage which triggered an inflation of food prices here and Karen Sen ill tz you, i •]
abroad. We had an energy shortage which created a fertilizer Academic Policies - Judy As president of the Senate I
shortage around the world. The limits of the Green,Revolution in the Bradley would encourage all of you to be
underdeveloped countries were staring us in the face. ^ Administrative Policies - Kevin sure and vote on "November 5,
We had a situation in which the cost of machinery, fertilizer, fuel Koob 1974. We need to elect people who
and interest rates were hampering our farmers. The high cost of A'special ad hoc committee are concerned about and in-
feed grains, induced by scarcity was ruining our livestock and dairy was appointed last spring to deal terested in education in general.-
farmers. It didn't matter that our transportation system, with the matter of affirmative and higher education in par-
deteriorated through long years of neglect, would no longer be action on the Mercyhurst cam* ticular.
adequate to distribute supplies. We were led to believe that
somehow everything would turn out all right. \ * ft
Nothing much has turned out right and the Rome conference may
well be held in the shadow of a world-wide famine Bus Trip
The Hershey food conference showed the relationship of all
sectors of our economy to agriculture. It showed that a fuel shor-
tage surely protended a food shortage. ;
Out of the conference a World Hunger Action Coalition was for-
med to carry on a public campaign to develop a sane food policy to
Around The Town
propose at the Rome conference. How do we produce food at prices by Pat Weschler
fair to farmers and consumers? How do we distribute food without
giving excessive profits to the multi-national food corporations? Sooner or later, in the life of a don't run too frequently. For that to Mlllcreek Mall which is
How do we stimulate agricultural production in underdeveloped resident sutdent, it's going to be reason, the student who decides several miles further out from
countries? These questions must be answered in Rome. necessary to venture outside the to make use of the EMTA must downtown than Mercyhurst, 3) If
The six regional conferences in Pennsylvania are an attempt to college gates into the* outside plan his or her trip around the bus you head downtown in the
world, (better known to some as schedule. Buses run most evening, make sure that you know
find some answers before we go to Rome. A Regional conference is Downtown Erie).;> frequently on weekday mornings - when the last bus is going back
scheduled at Gannon College. Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to about once every half-hour. On toward Mercyhurst. 4) Make sure
4 nm For registration forms,* contact Ms. Linda Schmidt, The most basic problem to any weekday afternoons, they run that you have exact "change.
Department of Food* and Nutrition, office: Zurn 133. You may venture downtown is how to get about once an hour. On Satur- Drivers do not make change, 5)
register Saturday if you do not wish to attend the luncheon. there. This problem is solved by When the time comes for you to
any one of several ways - by bus, days, they run even less
frequently than that, and on return
on foot, by bicycle, by cab, or by Sundays, they don't run at all, that you get on the right bus - from downtown make sure
the goodness of an obliging along the Mercyhurst route. Route 8. 1 %
driver.
The following pointers will
This article will focus on the help, should you decide to make The Merciad has been able to
PENNSYLVANIA FALL FOOD CONFERENCE use of the Erie bus system. Using use of the Erie bus system: 1) get about 100 complete bus route
"Food and World Hunger" the EMTA has several ad- Find out In advance when the bus guides and schedules. These will
Zurn Science Center vantages - it's cheap (only 20c for will come to the Mercyhurst stop be available in the Info Office for
Gannon College students - one way, 5c more for a - times are listed on a card that is those wiio need them if you
transfer); it's dependable - the posted at the stop. A three-minute should have any immediate
buses usually run on time; it's walk t out from the campus to questions, call the EMTA office
close - there is a bus stop within check the card may save a much at 452-3515. They will be happy to
Registration$2.00 fifty feet of the college gate, on longer wait. 2) Make sure that the help you. j
Saturday. October 26 includes lunch the far side of 38th St. ft bus that you board at the bus stop Next week; Walking
Using the EMTA also has one is going downtown. Another bus sometimes the quickest way to
major disadvantage - the buses stops at the same stop, but it goes get around Erie!
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I Women #

Volleyball
by Mary Siudt inski
Monday night. Oct. 7, 1974
Mercyhurst's Women Varsity
Volleyball Team opened its
season at Villa Maria College. It
was a fight to the very end. With a
score of 15-1 favor of Villa, things
for us didn't look too promising;
but there were two more games
and if you were there, you could
see that we were only using that
SPORT NOTES first game as a warm-up. Mercy-
hurst kept alive and moving
CONGRATULATIONS are extended to tennis stars John Viokos throughout the rest of the match.
and Bill Byron along with the entire tennis team on their recent The second game proved which
victories. , f was the better team, Mercyhurst
of course! I! (score f Villa 10-
For those who are wondering about the coverage of the Gover- Hurstl5). V
nor's Cup Regatta: an article will appear in next week's issue along We really showed them how to
with the inside story on the upcoming victory over the Canadians. hussle, to dig them up, set, and
spike. We made every serve
Anyone interested in writing for the Meroiad snorts staff or who count. Perhaps if we had played a
can contribute to the sports section in any way please contact Jim little more aggressively and used
M ar zano. Room 319, McAuley. ^ more offensive plays in the third
game, we could have taken them.
NTRAMURAL
We only lost the last game by two
points, but what really, counts is
that Villa won more on lucky
breaks and saves rather than skill
FOOTBALL
PROS ROB MERCYHURST and performance. A second
match was played, to allow those
This past Sunday, the Mother
Truckers beat a team which
robin playoft is unknown,
although most of the players
On September 23, a Mer cyhurst [J** r
W ;j w i " * J K E that didn't play in the first game
SB! refused to reveal their identitv. prefer the round robin system
iV
student, Joe Cook, signed on as a Sr V!W., w" -.^ i^L ' to get extra practice and -bo ready Led by Kenny Simons and Charly because it adds more dimension
free agent with the Detroit Tigers " * " ^ iiwiwr > B H W « for the next game. Jones, they romped over this to the league.
baseball club of the American anonymous team 48-0, Leading
League. [ w *, the Truckers in scoring was
The signing came as a complete
surprise to Joe, who had been
TENNIS NEWS Frank Garwol, who slipped into
the open zone for 3 touchdowns.
playing Glenwood League ball The Mother Truckers razzle-
by Garret Kenilworth Jr. dazsled their foe to death with
this past summer when the The Mercyhurst College duo of Charly Jones rattling the offense
Tiger's scout arrived. When the John Viokos and Bill Byron gave and defense of the unknown team.
scout left before the game was the Lakers their first team trophy At the end of their road to defeat,
over, and did not try to talk to him in the Brandeis Invitational all this team had to say was
Joe felt that his chances were Tennis Tournament this past Chuck U. Farlie. •> •£ ~
gone. '*;* week-end. This was the netters The Ten Rats seem to be on the
Joe had already played in second attempt at the trophy as road to recovery. Their big game
minor league ball, doing time in
the farm system of the Chicago
White Sox, playing with Sarasota
they placed second last year.
Viokos led the way as he
captured the singles honors and
this weekend was against the
relatively unknown relatively
high, fThe Highs had the Rats
SUPPORT
of the Gulf Coast League and then teamed up with Byron to
Appleton of the Midwest League. stunned leading them by a half-
Joe cannot j>lay for the Laker's
baseball squad because he lost
his amateur status playing in the
steal the doubles crown.
The event attracted 34 players
representing 17 colleges including
time score of 7-6.* The second half
belonged fto Ten Hats as they
powered their way to a 25-7
YOUR
Sox system. Instead, Joe serves Boston University, Amherst, and victory. Scoring for the Rats were
as assistant coach under head
baseball coach..Joe Cook, who is
the father of the new Tiger. i In March, spring training will
M.I.T. which was last years
champ. -'
To win the singles match
Mark "Z" Zdancewicz on a fine
interception, Brad Laustei on a
sweep, Dan "Fish" Crawford on a
SPORTS
As a junior at Mercyhurst, Jbe:-' begin and Joe will report to Viokos bested John Bates of tremendous catch, and Jack
is majoring in social studies and | Lakeland, Florida, where he will Amherst in theTsemis and Baxter added their other tally.
will continue his education here in play with the Lakeland team of trimmed Larry Nemar of Relatively 'High was impressive
the off-season. the Class A Florida State League. Brandeis 6-2,7-5 in the finals. with Dan Downy, who scored
Joe feels .Erie has some top The majors are a step away, but, Bill Byron reached the second their lone score along with Craig
notch ball players, good enough to given time, the next paper you round in singles and suffered a 6- Samps ell.
play pro ball. Joe also said that it | pick up may have a story about 3, 3-6. 6-4 loss to Eric Wilson ofT £>ampseu.
is a shame that none of the Lakers Joe Cook. Good luck Joe, and Tufts. M. * T J i A mystery has come to light,
h a ve been s i g ned. ' may you make it in the majors!! Byron then rebounded for the namely the playoffs.-Most of the
doubles and helped carry a tired teams still don't;know how it is
Viokos to a 6-2, 6-4 victory over going to be set up. Whether it will
Bates and George McGovern of be played between the two top
Amherst in the finale. teams in the league or in a round

HURST HAPPENINGS HURST SPLITS WITH BONNIES

October 20, Movie: "The Day of the Jackal" Recital Hall, 7 & 9.
October 21, Coffeehouse Circuit: Shawna Harrington, 7 & 10, The Lakers baseball team traveled to St. Bonaventure College in
Mercyhurst Coffeehouse. , p ;^
Olean, New York, on Saturday, October 12, and split a twin-bill; the
October 22, Shawna Harrington—Coffeehouse, 7 & 10. opener 8-3 and dropping the nightcap 2-1, i
October 23, Shawna Harrington -final night—Coffeehouse, 7 & 10.
October 24, Coffeehouse: A Gospel Rock Program, 8. *
In the Mercyhurst victory Joe Williams and Dan Hill combined
w *
for a three-hitter behind the hitting of Smoke Jones, Butch Hen
LAKER
October 25, Stravinsky Festival, 8:15, Little Theater. mann, and Steve Brandon. *
In the second game, Bob Weismlller lost a three-hitter by
allowing a run-scoring single to Bonnie's John Greco In the fourth
inning. Jj g
BOOSTER
h Mercyhurst's record is now 4 wins and 4 losses.

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