MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA.
16546 rll 3,1997
Inside This Week Disciplinary Procedure Raises Concerns
Pg5 - Reservoir By John Murphy
Dogs comes to
Editor in Chief
the RoadHouse
Two weeks ago, The Merciad
featured ani article which ad-
Pg2-Security
reports two dressed the issue of sexual ha-
thefts rassment and outlined Mercy-
hurst's policy towards this con-
troversial topic This week *s story
Pg 7-•Hurst is an attempt at highlighting the
losing senior disciplinary procedure currently
activist
in place on campus for dealing
with cas es involving students and
sexual harassment The Office of
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Student Services estimates that
board election
candidates there are four to five such cases
every year.
William Kennedy, Dean of Stun
Pg 11 - Baseball dent Services, explained that when
ranked sixth in a student approaches his office
the nation with a sexual; harassment com-
plaint; both he and normally the
head of security, Ken Sidun, ait
down with the victim and listen to
his/her complaints.
Attention Seniors! Security then investigates the
This is a reminder that pay- case based on the information
provided by the victim. Kennedy
mentsfortheSeniorPipjectare
said that when confronted by col-
due April 9 in the Institutional lege a uthorities, "many times the
Advancement Office, *•:»• r t individual accused appears to us
floor ofEgan. I fyou didn't make as being oblivious to the fact that
a donation and would like to, whatever he has been doing is
irritating the victim. They usually
please fed free to contact say that the victim laughs or
VanessaPaDoalardoatext2993. doesn't protest" A formal warn-
Ti
ing is then issued and the disci-
m than thirty students, faculty and administrators turned out on Monday, March 24 to celebrate
years of Pax Chrfcti USA at the Fifth Annual Romero Lecture In tha Mercy Heritage Room. Front:
ather Beckey, Krtsten Ifcoa. Backs Amy DeAngelo, Steph Szeraer, Dr. William Garvey, PCUSA
itional Coordinator Nancy Small, Program Coordinator Dasid Robinson, Chris Herbobheiraer.
plinary procedure continues,
Kennedy said.
If there is an open and shut case
of sexual harassment then pun-
ishment is imposed by the Dean
of Student Services. The student
has die right to appeal the case
before the col lege V "Judicial
Review Board," or "J Board." All
appeal are heard before this board
which consists of two faculty
members, two administrators and
two students.
According to Kennedy, the
problem with incidents involving
sexual harassment is that they are
seldom open and shut cases. There
is normally no proof and no wit-
nesses—only accusations on be-
half of the victim and denials by
die accused. 'They are very diffi-
cult cases to prove, some are even
impossible," said Kennedy. They
(the J Board) do not react well to
accusation and denial. They need
prooftoacVhe said. *lt is only in
cases where the accused throws
caution to the wind and begins to
harass in front of other people
that we can usually take action,
but most of our cases are not of
this type," he said.
When a case does continue, spe-
cific guidelines must be followed
in accordance with the Student
Handbook. First, the J Board
meets and decides whether it is
even going to hear the case. If it
decides in favor of a hearing, the
ca se must be heard within three to
five days. Both parties ait noti-
fied and die Board requests all
documentation from the two sides.
Furthermore, in accordance
with die rules of disclosure, the
defendant must receive all of the
prosecution's evidence. Essen-
tially, before the case is heard, the
students accused of harassment
tin>ws who is going to testify
against them and what they have
said to security.
This situation could result in a
witness being approached by an
accused before a trial even be-
gins. "You could be walking
across campus and have the ac-
cused come up and tell you not to
testify, or the accused may get to
a witness indirectly through "a
friend," said Kennedy. This is
no perfect system* We have had
cases go to theJ Board and lose. It
happens all the time. It happened
mis year," he said.
Out ofthe two sexual harassment
cases that went before the J Board
this year, neither of the victims
has remained on campus. One of
the victims attempted suicide.
„, According to Kennedy, most
victims of sexual harassment are
reluctant to proceed to the J Board
because they don't want to have
to get on a stand and relate their
ordeal again. In a recent case, the
victim did not want to proceed
with sexual harassment charges.
Instead, the victim let the ha-
rasser face the board on charges
arising from an unrelated inci-
dent involving afightat a campus
party. According to the victim, it
was felt that since the student had
already been accused of sexual
harassment, then th is further Ira ns-
gression would result in satisfac-
tory punishment.
However, since the victim was
not prepared to testify at the hear-
ing, the previous sexual harass-
ment charges were never dis-
closed to the J Board The result
was that the student was not con-
victed on thefightingcharges and
the victim was leftfeelingjustice
had not been served.
"We would prefer victims to
pursue criminal or legal recourse,
but they aren't about to do that
They would rather we solve this
difficulty for them, but we don't
have the same kind ofresources a
police department would have,*
said Kennedy. • .
f\ Kennedy also related that he
has advised students to get "pro-
tection from abuse orders" and
these have to come .from the
courts.
The worst punishment the col-
lege can ever impose on a student
in cases of sexual harassment is
removal from the school. How-
ever, expulsion is rarely imposed.
The punishment as oudined in the
Student Handbook consists of a)
50 hours community service at an
appropriate organization, b) a
written apology to the victim, and
c) social probation. If a further
infraction is committed, then the
student is put on disciplinary pro-
bation and if any further wrong
doing is committed, the student is
expelled. At all stages, the stu-
dent has the right to appeal to the
JBoard. & +
One victim of sexual assault,
who preferred not to be named,
said that she was let down by the
current system. "I felt like I had
no one to turn to on campus to
seek justice. I know I could have
gone tome police, but why should
I have to go off of campus to try
and get my assailant punished?*
she a sked.
The victim said that she also felt
that there were not enough women
in positions of authority to deal
with sexual harassment cases.
"The people with the power to
decide these cases are all male.
Sometimes I felt as if they were
not able to understand the
woman's perspective well enough
and that they were sympa the tic to
0
the male, she said.
Regarding thejudiciary process,
the victim 1 belleves that there
should be some sort of special
committee set up that deals spe-
cifically with cases of sexual ha-
rassment She believes the exist-
ing J Board can be swayed in their
opinion based on simple things
such as the appearance of the ac-
cused, or the 1 ev el oftheir grades.
"Something is wrong with the
current system. The victims do
•jot have a strong enough voice.
Look around you, how many vic-
tims who pursue their cases stay
on this campus? Ifs pathetic I
know, but can you really blame
guys for being abusive when they
are not getting in trouble for it?
Go to "Harassment," p. 2.
 PAGE 2
Lehr N a m e d Lieutenant Governor of Circle K
By Chris Wloch
News Editor
Two weefcs ago, Mercy hurst
sophomore Jennifer Lehr received
word that she had been chosen as
the new Lieutenant Governor for
the Erie Division of Circle K, an
p international collegiate service
organization. On Saturday > March campus chapter during this pe-
15, Lehr was elected to be one of
six lieutenant governors for the
state of Pennsylvania at a con-
vention in Pittsburgh.
"I was surprised when I found where she performed various du-
out that I had been chosen. It's s
' unique opportunity to be able to
j« take advantage of. This is die first
time that the Erie district has had volved with the campus chapter
a leaderfromErie," Lehr said.
As head of the Erie division,
\ Lehr will receive monthly updates
from die presidents of Circle K ing experience which enables you
chapters at Allegheny, Clarion,
Edinboro, Grove City, Slippery
Rock and Thiel, in addition to
Mercyhurst Lent's duties as lieu-
tenant governor will include at-
tending the Gve board meetings
held throughout die state for dis- chapter of Circle K, said that she
trict officers and preparing a
Housing, Cafeteria Rise to the Occasion
By BUI Melville
and Chris Wloch
Merciad Writers
Unlike past years when the col-
lege closed down the residence
ha Us and ca feteria during the Eas-
ter break, the dorms and dining
hall remained open over the four-
day holiday weekend. Although
the offices of residence life and
food services did not receive word
about the decision to s ta y open
until about a week before the
break, they nevertheless overcame
the obstacles ofstaffing these cam-
pus facilities on such short notice.
Director of food services John
Washington said that the cafctc-i
ria was informed less than one
week before the break that they
would have to remain open over
Easter because students would be
staying in the dorms. On the sched-
ule made at the beginning of the
year, the cafeteria was to be closed
during the four-d ay break, accord-
ing to Lisa Gicrszal, assistant di-
rector of food services.
Since no non-permanent caf-
eteria workers were expected to
work over the break, sign-up
month 1 y report on the seven col-
leges under her jurisdiction deal-
ing with issues of membership,
assistance in completing service
projects and any problems which
may arise. .'
At Mercyhurst, Lehr has been
active in Circle K for two years.
She served as*president:>of the
riod and hasfbeen involved in
volunteer work at the JFK Center,
where she tutored school kids and
at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home,
ties such as cleaning, serving
meals and leading arts and crafts.
Lehr said that she became in-
because she "enjoys taking part
in service projects."
"Circle K is an excellent learn-
to get involved with community
service and meet new people,"
she said.
Sister Carol Ann Voltz, direc-° cause the responsibility involved
tor of the service learning depart-
ment and advisor to the campus
is extremely happy for Lehr be-
sheets were posted in the cafete-
*ria so that any student employees
staying over the break could sign
Up to work. On both Friday and
Saturday, about 60 people came
in for dinner, and approximately
* a^ -
15 came in on Easter Sunday.
Residence Life Director Tyrone
Moore said that the decision to
keep die dorms open was made
because of the many students who
either could not a (lord the trip or
^would have had to spend most of
the break on traveling time to and
from their homes.
"Because of the number of stu-
dents that needed to stay this year,
it made more sense to maintain
the residence halls over the week-
end. Regardless of whether there
are 200 students in Baldwin, or
only ten, the same services still
have to be provided," he said.
"I have to applaud the entire
Residence Life team. They certa inly
rose to the occasion and the coop-
eration between members of the
staff is commendable. I'm par-
ticularly proud of Assistant Di-
rector # Shawn McMisters,
Baldwin Director Kim Kelley and
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Jen Lehr (left) and Sister Carol Ann Voltz
with this new position reflects her
abilities, accomplishments and
commitment to service in both
the college and local communi-
McAuley Director Chris
who all stayed during the break.
McMasters Was able to provide
for security and night desk work-
ers as well as R A s and dorm
directors," Moore said. Many
work studies and a few grad assis-
tants were called in so that the
front desks in the dorms were
covered ft all times and. a
McAuley R.A. was moved into
Egan for the weekend, he sa id.
"We feel that we should not
dose the dorms when we have
these kinds of short breaks. This
is something we're looking into
for the future so that we can come
up with a wide variety of mea-
sures that will benefit students,"
Moore said.
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"Jennifer was very generous and
dedicated as the former president
of Circle K here on campus. We
are
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lieutenant governor in this area.
We will be working closely with
Jennifer on our service projects in
the future," Voltz said. *
"Harassment" cont'd from p. 1
Why should the victim have to
suffer? Why istheharasserletoff
the hook and not being pun-
ished?," she questioned.
In describing the overall disci-
plinary system, Kennedy said that
school authorities do the best th ey
can given the difficulties which
often jesult from the nature of
sexual harassment cases. "Some-
times evidence is scant or wit-
nesses may change their mind,
Itve seen witnesses do 180 de-/
gree turns on the witness stand,"
he said.'
Kennedy described the J Board
as a dedicated group of individu-
als who attempt to be as fair as
they possibly can when dealing
to them. He did question the ex-
isting punishments. There prob-
ably should be stricter or more
forceful penalties than we have
for some of the offenses at the
moment" he said.
The blue {and green rosary
beads are now In* Contact Sr.
Damien at the-.switchboard
(outside Christ the King
Chapel) for more details.$
S e c u r i t y r e p o r t s t w o t h e f t s i n jless t h a n w e e k
By Dan Hilfiker
made of blue satin, fringed with
Senior Writer gold and bears the college em-
blem across its front The banner
The security department is ask- is worth about $75," said Sidun.
ingforyour help in learning the If anyone knows the where-
whereabouts of two items lost abouts of either the bust or the
due to theft in the past few weeks.
banner, contact.:
On Saturday, March 15, a bust the security office at extension
was stolen from the foyer outside
2541. "Any and all help that we
Christ the King Chapel on the
can getfromthe student body in
firstfloorof Old Main. The bust
resolving these two events is
is made ofa milky-white colored
highly appreciated," Sidun said.
granite stone and is a representa-
tion of Michelangelo's David. r
"The bust was probably taken HELP WANTED
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The housekeeper who ca me in to
dean mat evening noticed mat it weekly assembling
was missing. The bust has been circuit boards/elec-
thereforyears and now all of a tronic components at
sudden it's gone," said Director home. Experience
of Security Ken Sidun. unne cessary, will train
The other item lifted was a ban- Mill nln
ner that bore the college emblem your local
and was displayed in Sullivan Call 1-520
Hall. T h is item was taken some- ext C200 Two weeks ago, this wooden cabinet outside Christ the King Chapel held a bust of Michelangelo's "David
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English Patient takes top honors
By Jam* Hain
MerciadA&E Editor
On Monday, March 24, the eyes
of Hollywood wore transfixed on
the Shrine Auditorium, where the
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69th Annual Academy Awards
woe held. After t three-year
absence, Billy Crystal returned as
host of the ceremony.
The show got off to a rocky
start, as somnambulist Academy
President Arthur Hiller brought
the show to a crashing halt before
it had begun with a speech mat
was about as stirring as a lecture
on the new tax forms. This, how-
ever, was followed by the high-
light of the show, an extended
film dip in which Crystal ap-
peared in scenes from the five
A Play for the Eyes
By Shelly Walker * A Play
Merciad Contributing Writer
Dafna Rathouse Baier.and
Jean-marc Baier return to
Mercy hurst to contribute yet an-
other original weekend of dance
to the Erie community. As months room readings as Marc's prolif-
of preparation amass on stage at
the Mary D'Angelo Performing
Artsi Center this Saturday and
Sunday, manyfromDafmark feel
right i t home. '[ Lea Bod in e, Tif- local bookstores and will be re*
fany Kraus, Jeremiah Campbell
and Shelly Walker have all per*
formed for the Mercyhurst Dance I trans formation Iwith Da fm ark
Department Since the inception
of Dafmark, there has been an
original program slatedforeach
season in addition to the myriad
appearances at various
fundraisers and celebrations
| throughout the city of Erie*
The Senior Art Exhibition continues in the
Photo: Aaron ConnelL
Best Picture nominees. The film,
and Crystal's opening monologue,
illustratedjust how much his pres-
ence contributes to the show.
Aider yean of fumbling around,
the Academy hasfinallyfounda
host as good as Bob Hope was,
and they should hang onto him. J
li
L* The firsl award of the evening
was Best Supporting Actor, and,
as expected, Cuba Gooding, Jr.
wonforhis performance in Jerry
Maguire. The jubilant 28-year-
old leapt onto the stage and pro-
voked a standing ovation with his
genuine emotion and his refusal
to leave the mic, even v.'heu the
orchestra tried to cut hurt off. i It
was thefirstreal Oscar moment
of the evening.
for the Eyes gives the
audience a primary indication of
bow the literary inspiration of
MarcT Flitter. M.D. motivated
«J * A «i afioat* vnp^tif coo.*, ooa
Jean-marc and Dafna to involve
so much of his writings in their
choreography. This collabora-
tion began with intimate living
eration of his memories solidified
f
onto paper. \?As Dafmark per-
forms this weekend, Flitter's
Judith's Pavillion is available in
leased nationwide on April 12.
Explore the emotions of life
D a nee Theatre on Saturday, April
5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at
3 p.m. in the D'Angelo Center.
Call the box office for ticket res-
ervations. Tickets are $10 gen-
eral admission and $8 for stu-
dents and seniors*
D'Angelo Gallery
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As the show wore on (and on,
and on...), we were treated (sub-
jected?) to many traditional Os-
car staples. We got the Irrelevant
Musical Interlude (those annoy-
ing Riverdancers popped up dur-
ing, of alltilings,the presentation
of the Film Editing award), the
Pointless Film Clips (some weird
compilation of Shakespeare
scenes in movies) and the Really
Boring Acceptance Speeches (too
many to count).
In between, they gave out a few
awards. The biggest surprise of
the evening was Juliette Binoche's
upset win over Lauren Bacall for
Best Supporting Actress. If
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hitting the floor, there it was.
Bacall herself looked confused,
but Binoche was positively flab-
bergasted.! She had previously
admitted that she \ had not pre-
pared a speech because "Lauren
is going to win." Whoops.
As expected, Anthony
Minghella wonforBest Director
for The English Patient. Patient
swept the awards, winning in nine
out of 12 categories, including
Best Picture. Frances
McDormand won Best Actress
for her work in Fargo, She seemed
about as excited as her husband,
Fargo director Joel Coen. Both
looked like they wanted to be
somewhere else. Australian ac-
tor Geoffrey Rush won Best Ac-
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torforhis performance as David
Hel tgott in Shine. In his speech,
Rush paid tribute to his follow
nominees when he talked of be-
ing seated as David Helfgott at a
table with the characters played
by the other four nominees, in-
cluding Ralph Fiennes' treacher-
ous spy, pornographer Larry
Flynt, Sling Blade murderer Karl
Childers and Jerry Maguire. Now
there's a movie.
The major studios wound up
with a grand total of five wins,
compared to 18forthe indepen-
dent studios. Crystal was accu-
rate when he described the awards
as "Sundance by the Sea." (And
if you were keeping score, I got
five out> of six right Well,
nobody's perfect).
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1
Roadhouse corrals Reservoir D o g s
' By James Hain
Merciad A&E Editor i Co-artistic directors Scott and
-\ One of tile most disturbing and
controversial films of me 90s,
• Reservoir Dogs, instantly put
writer-director Quentin Tarantino
on the map when it premiered at
the 1992 Sundance Film Festi-
val. A complex postmortem of a
botched jewel heist, Tarantino*s
revolutionary film quickly be-
came a cult favorite and stirred
' ft
edy to the stage.
%>:tiii
Kim McClelland managed to se-
cure therightsto perform the play
from Tarantino's people, making
the Roadhouse the second (and,
for the time being, probably the
last) theater in the country to adapt
the film for the stage. Since no
version of the film existed in play
form, the McClellands had to
painstakingly adapt the screen-
play themselves.
cover (too late) that their meticu-
lously planned heist was botched
by an undercover cop in their
ranks. But who is it? The edgy
Mr. Pink? Borderline psychotic
Mr. Blonde? Or maybe wide-
eyed rookie Mr.'Orange? The
tension escalates into a violent
standoff that makes The Wild
Bunch look like a nursery school
pfcy-
The Roadhouse production
Joe Cabot And, lest any V.'l
Equity spies question the validity
of the title, an actual dog is fea-
tured in the cast—Bishop, who
appears as the excitable police
dog, King.
Reservoir Dogs blasts its way
onto the Roadhouse stage begin-
ning April lOi'iThe show rutis
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights at 8 p.m. The final perfor-
mance, on May 18, is at 5 p.m.
Audiences are encouraged to re-

up bitter controversy over its
graphically violent content (until
recently, the film was banned in
the U.1L).. Leave it to Erie's
maverick Roadhouse Theatre to
bring Tarantino's ferocious black
Reservoir Dogs is a gritty,
tough and perversely funny
thriller about a band of jewel
thieves—known to each other
only by code names—who dis-
stars Rick Dibello, Josh Naggy,
Aaron Pacy, Mike Bush, John
Biggie, Joe Thornton, Curt Miller,
Phil Pirrello, Steve Mooney,
Aaron Ruark, Dan Pruyn and Flo
Fabrizio a s criminal mastermind
serve tickets in advance. Call the
Roadhouse at 456-5656formore
information.
Not for the faint of heart, Reser-
voir Dogs promises to be one wild
ride.

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Four More Books They Hate: The Fringe ii
mental hospital for nearly, two explore the confusion and diffi-
By Michael J. Op perm an readable. appalling situations of Will Self.
1. Among the Thugs, Bill years. This culty of doing just that Happy
Merc iad Columnist 3. The Passion of Aliee^ reading.
Buford. Jjjb ***x^ i Stephanie G r a n l ^ * ^ ^ f ^ y * novel is an interesting explo-
There are four books that I con- ration of our conceptions of men-
? Buford is an American Irving F t Grant s novel is a wise, witty*
ceptualized together tor this tal illness
r in Britain and the editor of Granta
s
week's list I have decided to ^and^resonant b >k about women's
• : • : •

^magazine. He spent eight yeara and recovery. Someti«MII«K the

shorten the list by one tide. Each
of these texts is an autobiographi-
cal depiction of existence at the
near fringes of society.
The subjects ofthese four books
are not extreme characters. They
are me and you in different situa-
tions in different placet. Perhaps
they are much closer to you and
me than we'd like to admit These
books also represent choices of-
ten linked to gender. All four
narratives are very accessible and
living with the football fans of
England. Violence is'seduc-
tive, but not inevitable.
2. The Blue Suit, Richard
Rayner.
This novel deals with a differ-
ent kind ofcriminality. The main
character is a student at Cam-
bridge engaged in activities mat
0
"do not suit his class. This is
a true walking of the line that
suggests the
relationships to their bodies,
flippancy of Kay sen's account is
to themselves and to each other.
It finds its setting in a remote unsettling.
treatment center for young women All four books open windows
with serious eating disorders. It is upon the tenuous positions that
we all occupy. Nothing is en-
neither sentimental nor sensa-
tional. $ m tirely secure. Each text examines
4. Girl, Interrupted, Susanna the wa y s in which we are defined
Kaysen. f ^ by a society which must, to func-
tion and exist, reduce individuals
After speaking to a doctor she
to numbers and handle people as
had never seen before, an 18-
groups. Each of us seeks identity
year-old
in such a world. All four books
Kaysen was committed to a

Hollywood Tidbits AR£ YOU 60NNA BARK ALL >AV L l T l L O O ^ g J

By Carrie Tnppe
Merc iad Columnist
In our fist-ptced world, every-
thing seems to change minute by
minute, including Hollywood,
Here's s run-down of the latest
happenings: " —Dannie Brasco marked charts
Ricki Lrke and her husband;
Rob Sussman, became the proud
.parents of am eight pound, four
ounce baby boy, Mflo Sebastian,
on Match 22. Despite the recent
pregnancy, Lake remains among
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PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD April 3,1997

By John Murphy
Editor in Chief

Hello, my name Is John Murphy and I would like yon to vote for me in the upcoming MSG elections. I
am a senior so I won't be here next year, I probably won't even be in the country, but don't worry
about this. Just elect me president, give me the $5,000 scholarship and write to me each week with all your
A CultGuy
DanHiffiker on Earth. .
Senior Writer Some people in the media made
complaints. Then I'll write bade to the necessary authorities and say really forceful things like, "please put
these people out to be victims. I
a phone in the hallway," or, "would you kindly keep the soup warm in the cafeteria." That's right folks, I
I With all the attention the can't see how they are victims
will be your leader. I win solve crucial issues like these that face students on this campus*
Heaven's Gate cult in San Diego when they chose to do this all of
Now don't expect me to go solving any trivial issues you might have about housing shortages, lack of has been getting in the last week, their own free will. In many cases,
counseling services or sexual harassment And of course, please don't expect me to have any ideas of my it seems as though the media has if they even left behind any rela-
own. Remember, I will be your president I can't be parading around like someone who poses a threat to nothing better to do with its time tives or loved ones, they had been
a dministration, like someone they might take notice of and respond to my demands. Surely you must than cover the mass suicide of 39 estrangedfromthem for decades.
not expect me to question and criticize their policies? Of course not I must become one with them. I must cult members. This may not be They themselves asked us not to
be as accepting, gracious and naive as I can be - this is the stuff of great leaders. the most important story on the be sorry for them, but to be happy
So don't be silly then, give me your vote. I'll ensure that everything remains exactly the same around here. front pages, but it is at least a nice for them. Ted Turner sure was,
I can assure you that I, as your president and your leader, will never do anything that might make you the departure from the usual political calling their death a blessing.
t' remotest bit interested in what goes on in Student Government I will spare you this terrible task, honestly, scandal and law and order out- Other peopl e in the media were
you would hate it rage. scared by the*role the Internet
It is so intense sitting there every Monday night at MSG meetings. You have to go through all these The one problem that I really played *in their recruitment
strenuous situations like hearing this committee and that committee present reports, indeed, it is so
have with this entire incident is Maybe ifmore families today pro-
exhaustive that at the end it is difficult to keep your eyes open. And you know, the crazy thing is that all of
the gullibility or naivete that these vided their children with some
h these procedures are so engrossing that there is seldom much time to get anything actually done.
people showed in following this form of religious training, fewer
So come on, be sure to give me your vote, I promise to keep up the fine tradition of MSG. You can be sure
cult It seems very scary to me J people would be swayed by such
that with me as your president there will be nothing to worry about concerning all that money you so
that many affluent and highly in- cults. There is a great wealth of
graciously hand over; I will keep it safe and awayfromeverybody.
telligentpeoplewouldjoin a group inform a tion on the Internet, some
I truly am the logical choice for president, but you know, if you don* t want to turn out and vote for me then that believed aflyingsaucer fol- good, some bad. Regardless of
you don't even have to. I canjust get afewof my friends to come out and give me the vote and I'll win the lowing Comet Hale-Bopp was go- the importance it played in this
election anyway ;Th is is the beauty of political elections on this campus - they are a popularity contest Who ing to resurrect their lifeless bod- incident, I do not think tha t it can
needs issues when you've got friends, ehK •< , * >
ies and recycle them, taking them be blamed for the widespread
Students at this college don't even realize how lucky they are. In other schools there are such annoying to the next level. word of the cult This recent
things like political rallies, numerous candidates'debates, and would you believe it, election campaigns that I believe in extra-terrestrial life
a ctually last longer than a week. Here things are much better. A few posters are put up, some even with nice incident has brought their cult
as much as the next guy, but I add more attention than a million years
bright colors, then candidates speak for aboutfiveminutes, never boring you with serious plans they have, in no hurry to kill myself in order on the Internet could have.*
and finally, best ofall, the elections are sprung on you a week after Easter break. They are over before anyone
to come in contact with it Maybe jr For a few more days you will be
hardly has time to notice mem going on. This truly is a smooth system we have here. j these people were right Maybe able to see the Hale-Bopp comet
So remember now, don'tforgetto vote for the Murph on election day. My absence next year should be it's the rest of us who are all by looking to the Northwest sky.
perfect to keep our special form of government intact at Mercy hurst screwed up in our thinking and You rea 1 ly ca n't miss it because it
our religion. Even if this is true, I is so unique. Pay close attention,
going ft as heartbreaking news to many of you out there, but there are only five am not going to castrate myself, maybe you'll seen UFO with cult
more issues of The Merciadlctk this year. And so, with the view of continuing this fine publication next year, shave my head and commit siuV j l members following. Then again,
we are beginning our annual hunt for editors, reporters, photographers, columnists and typists. Essentially, cide in order to reach a higher maybe you wont *
we are looking for a whole new staff. * ' $ s. level. I think I '11 stick it out here J
Now I know a lot of people are scared away by the very mention ofwriting for the newspaper, but let me
tell you, there is nothing to it I mean look at me, I am practically illiterate and they gave me thejob as editor
in chief If someone with my handicaps can dotillsjob, well then, anyone can be an editor. Qualifications
ire minimal, all you need to be able to do is B.S. a little, just ask Rybczynski and Vance - that's all they've
The MERCIAD
got going for them. '* ' ' *
Given that it is such an easy job, you would think theft was no reward for it but guess what, there is
scholarship money available! Yes, just for all of you who are honest enough to admit your greed, working
for The Merciad offers the lure of money.
Wants You!
All joking aside, working here at the paper can be very rewarding. In case you haven't noticed, I am quite
The Merciad is beginning its search
the cynic, so when I say working here can be fun and rewa rding, you'd better believe it So if you think you positions
have what it takes to be a part of our staff, or if even if you don't think this, drop off an application at the iccepted
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THEMERCIAD PAGE 7

M S G Executive Board Candidates

Presidential Candidates
Kevin Segedi

1 have the intelligence, expe-

rience, qualities and energy of a
leader. These are what make me
the best representative for YOU,
the students of Mercyhurst The Candidates
Jennifer Houck ^ Front Row L to R: Melissa Lang
Jennifer Houck
"My name is Jennifer Houck.
lama sophomore biology educa- Second*Row L to R: Jenny
tion maj or. I am running for presi- Novak, Tom Bender, Ryan
dent I have been a Student Gov- Kennis
ernment Representative for two
years and SAC Secreta ry this year. Third Row L to R: Tim Conway,
(I make those calenders that you Colleen Nardi, Kevin Segedi,
get underneath your doors.) I was Jodie Polk. 1
chosen to be one of three to be the
Laker Mascot I have the skills to Back Row L to R: Steve Torriero,
be the best person for the job. I Brian| McCarthy, Emilio
love Mercyhurst and will do the Colaiacovo
greatest job I can, if elected.
management major with a back*
ground of financial experience.
Also, I feel I am die candidate
Steve Torriero because I am hardworking, intel-
ligent and willing to get the most
"I am a Junior RIAP major for yourmoney! So make the right
and have SAG experience. I plan choice and vote for'Boston* - the
to make the presidency more re- ocentf
sponsibleforthe desires and needs
Jodie Polk
of the student body. I believe that
I can make the Student Govern-
this campus, I have tried to do "My name is Jodie Polk. I am
ment a very approachable and in- Vice-President Candidate "I am running for MSG Trea- runningforthe position of MSG
touch organization. things that made sense to our stu- surer. I am qu a 1 ifled for this posi- Secretary. I am currently a sopho-
Tom Bender dents. As your secretary, I will tion because I have the experi- more biology education major and
Melissa Lang *'. ' continue to fightforaccountabil- ence. Presently I am the treasurer a cla ss representative for Student
"My name is Tom Bender. I ity sad responsibility in of Mercyhurst Business Associa- Government With my experience
"My name is Melissa Lang. I am a junior, SPMD major who it Mercy hurst Student tion. I am also Coffeehouse cha ir- and the understanding ofstudents*
a m a sophmorc biology maj or who currently the MSG Vice-Presi- Goverenment Our students have person on SAC* I am a sopho- needs, I know I am more than
is currently the MSG secretary. I dent I have been involved in Stu- real concerns and real problems more representative in MSG, qualified for this position. Vote
have been? involved in Student dent Governmentforthe last three and they need to be addressed. If where I have taken responsibility for me and I will notletyon down.
Government since my freshman years and have served on many you desire change and if yon tr the Residence Life Committee.
year. I have been involved in the committees including the Student want action, please voteformess I feel I would make a good MSG Ryan Kennis
Publicity committee, the Senate* If re-elected vice presi- your next Secretary. I'm taking Treasurer because I sm s double
Fund raising commitee'tand the dent, I intend to keep my open- you to MSG with me. , major in business management "My name is Ryan Kennis
Formal committee. Last year, I door policy and maintain the and computer systems. Through and I would like to be your next
Colleen Nardi
served as the spring formal co- working relationship I have es- my majors, I have taken several Student Government Treasurer. I
chairperson and I was named the tablished with the faculty and ¥¥% nting classes which will help
"lama well organized, spir- amS sophomore and have been a
freshman representative of the administration. With my experi- me if I become MSG Treasurer. student council Representative for
ited individual with aa impec- Overall, I am interested in repre- the past two years. One of my
year. If elected president, I intend ence m this position, I have learned
cable work ethic senting the Mercyhurst College majors is accounting and I have
to re-establish the President's not only how to work With stu- who would love to be ofservice to students. Remember: The only extensive experience with t i l 11
a ub In order to keep communi- dents, but also how to get things
MSG by fining the •:iv ition of way is Conway 1 ^
ca tion between other dubs and done. Thank yon for your time putcrs. I fed my qualifications
secretary. So on April 7 and 8,
the Student Government I also and consideration. Remember to can fulfill nil your needs and de-
check the box by Colleen Nardi Brian "Boston" McCarthy
•
intend on meeting with class rep- vote Bender. sires SS next year's MSG Trea-
and I promise you won't be disap-
resentatives on a more frequent surer.
Secretary Candidate? pointed. "Hello, my name is Brian
and personal basis to make sure to

that all questions and problems TVeasurer Candidates McCarthy, but everybody knows Jenny Novak
are being handled. Thank you for Emilio Colaiaco?o me as "Boston." I feel as though I
your time and remember to vote Tin Conway am the candidate for MSG Trea- "She'll show you....the
Lang on April 7 and 8. Tor the past three years on surer because I am a business MONEY I" ft i

M S G Voting i s to t a k e p l a c e Monday a n d Tuesday, A p r i l Sixth and

S e v e n t h b e t w e e n 1 1 1 a m and 4 p . m a t t h e Student Union
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Let's THkAbout L e t t e r s T o
Sexual Harassment To
By Michael J. opperman
The Seniors Of Mercyhurst College
Merciad Columnist
The bane and boon ofjournal*
ism is the prohibition againstprint-
ing anything without a source who met with respect and a desire tor
will go on record. This protects
both the innocent and the guilty,
but usually not at the same time.
This is definitely the case where
sexual harassment or assault is
concerned. It is difficult for • vic-
tim of sexual harassment or as-
sault to speak out when his/her
safety or respect within a txtiii
munity cannot be guaranteed,
There is generally a reason'
everything that I do or say. Tfa
was a dear and urgent reason
writing the article on sexual
rassment at Mercyhurst Colle
It is happening here and littji
being said. This harassment «
curs between fa culty and stude
and between students. I am a
cerned that this harassment is i
conducive to l learning -\ 11 lit
sphere. I am, however, more con- nication and conversation and re-
cerned that this behavior is dan-
gerous and destructive. This be-
havior hurts people.
In many areas, there is a "boys
9
will be boys attitude which is
condescending and dismissive.
This attitude does nothing but
encourage this behavior and dep-
recate the victims. This attitude
also poses a great danger to the
institution. Failure to address
problematic situations or poten-
tially problematic situations could
result in severe repercussions. The sa fe lea rning environm ent speaks
inappopriate behavior of the few
impedes the progress of the many, than the desperate protection of
incidents of sexual harassment
and assault are not hard tofindif others. These individuals have
one begins asking. I have asked
and I have heard. I agree that
individuals need to come forward of the community, there may not
and report these incidents. Some be a place for them here.
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Editor
create a situation where victims ' From Bob Munson nine, after some eady trepida-
tion,IfeltthatIhadreally found
well. Your acceptance ofme as
a friend, a guide, a counselor
of sexual harassment and assault
My Friends, myself in this new world. I fin- was truly overwhelming. And
feel comfortable in coming for- now this!
ished my studies in 1993 at the
ward. These individuals need toi-(
Andy Warhol once said that age of sixty-seven and was im- I thank you. You have hon-
know that their accounts will bej
every person has fifteen min- mediately offered an adminis- ored and humbled me in a most
utes offame. You have extended trative position. After a term in unique way and I will strive
end sexual harassment and as-
my time ad infinitum by dedi- this assignment, Dr. Gary forever to be worthy of your
sault on the Mercyhurst College 99
cating your Senior CI ass Project Brown invented "Mr. Help and praise. 3
campus. Until this happens, these
tome. it was in this role I truly found Sincerely,
people will not come forward and
When I began my undergradu- fulfillment Nothing I had ever
this problem will continue.
ate studies at the age of fifty- done in my entire lifefitme so Bob.
This is the hope of some. Some
are
under
interested
die
in
carpet
"sweeping
9
* However,
things
this
Education Needed On Feminism
only works for so long. The di- Dear Editor, Maybe everybody just has a to let people know the "femi-
nism'* is ultimately die move-
lemma involved with "sweeping big test tomorrow, maybe many
99
things under the carpet lies with I applaud the efforts of those people just believe you must be a ment of equality9 between the
the voices of thetilings.In other who organized this month's woman to celebrate the month, or sexes. A "feminist * is something
words, while these things are un-
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"Celebrate Women activities even that women no longer need that everyone potentially could
der the carpet, they speak to one though as a woman, I do not to be celebrated. I wish the latter be and should be.
another and to individuals who believe die overall participation were the case, but sadly enough, Become educated on this move-
are not under the carpet ofmany members on this campus it is my opinion (as a woman), ment (and on women's place in
When incidents rise from the leave me feeling celebrated. Here that we have not yet reached such society in general) and next year
dust under the rug, it is inevitably lam sitting in die Union listening to equality. I win meet you at a lecture, a film,
or in the Union for a cup of coffee
with a vengeance and an anger u beautiful vocalist duet (Va Dae) &f«^Perhaps the reason very few
that will not be silenced. This can and I am only one of four or five during Women's History Month.
men show up to such events is
be avoided very easily. Commu- people actually listening to the because they feel the events them-
.voices and words of two very selves are initiated by the femi-
strong women speaking out on Sincerely,
spect are crucial. This is a dis- nist movement (Feminism being
course. everything that the meaning of a movement for women)- If
It is time to take a long, hard womanhood encompasses. this is true, then Ifeelit necessary EJIyn Burke
look at what occurs on this cam-
pus. Very few want it So be hap-
pening. Even many of those in-
volved in sweeping would rather The Merciad
that it was not happening, be-
cause it only means more sweep- VOL. 70 NO. 18 April 3.1997
ing for them. It is time to force Merciad Editors
individuals to take responsibility
for their actions* John Murphy Editor-in-Chief James Haln A&E Editor
Scott Vance Sports Editor Jason GifTen Advertising
Maintaining a constructive and Chris Wloch News Editor Michelle Mlzia Copy Editor
Brad Ry bczynski Features Editor Aaron Connell Graphics
more to the idea of community Jerry Tnunbley
Dan Hllflker Senior Writer Advisor
individuals who refuse to respect Merciad Staff
Jamz Porzio Jessica Russell Nicole Esposito
made their choices. If someone Michael J Opperman Stephen Nolan Maureen McMahon
refuses to engage in the discourse Joe Wong Carrie Tappe Heather Cvitkovic *
Bill Melville Mindi McDowell Emilio Colaiacovo
Todd Zielinski Mary Pike Jody Washington
Students Needed Amanda Smith Kara Clark Sieve Torriero
Mr. Joseph Vidas is looking- Hie Merciad is the student-produced newspaper 0
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except weekends,from3-
11:30 pjn. Student would be The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor
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Ann at exL 2473 if interested. The Merdad'i editorial opinion ia determined by the Editorial Boardwith the Editor-in-Chief
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 April 3,1997 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9

Losing an Activist
Brad Rybczynski
Brad Rybczynski Features Editor
Features Editor
Amy Kovach, a senior biology
At this point in the year I think that I have just about angered everyone major, Willi bid farewell to
I possibly can without getting knocked on my back. Really I do not try to[i Mercyhurst at the end of spring
do this. Sometimes it just comes naturally. i term. Through her four*years
I have often beard the words, "You only hurt the ones you love." Maybethere, she has been described as a
that Is why it is so easy to pick out the things wrong here at Mercyhurst I "go-getter and self-starter"; by
just want to see everything get better. Mich ael Fuhrman, advisor of the
Let us all strive for a "utopia on the hill." This place has room for Ambassadors Club.
improvement Kovach is from the small town
I have been labeled a "troublemaker" over the past weeks by different of Kennedy Township, which is
people at the college and was even asked if I was striving to be the most just outside of Pittsburgh*
ha ted person on campus. In her senior year ofhigh school,
I am going to open up here a bit I often say I do not care if people do not Kovach searched for the perfect
like me and that is true. I do not care if people hate or do not like me, but college to attend. Her quest took
I want to know why. her to Elizabeth town College,
I would imagine many people feel the same way. If I have a friend and Indiana University of Pennsylva-
they are upset with me, I want to know why, but it is even more intriguing nia and the University of Pitts-
to know why a person who barely knows me does not like me. burgh. It was not until she came
Now, this is not a pathetic pleaforsympathy. It may seem that way, but through the gates of Mercyhurst
I am only trying to make a point I do care if people do not like me. that, as she said," I knew exactly
The second part to my point is that although I do care, I will deal with the what I wanted." " *?•
negativity if only I can make some sort of positive change on this campus. *A meeting with Dr. Michael Amy Kovach (rt.) With friends (It. to rt), Stacey Fitzpatrick and
My writing is my vehicle to achieve that goal. Cjmpbell, associate professor of Michelle Mi zia
, Someone once told me that I talk too much about apathetic students andvbiology, solidified her decisions I 'firsthand,* and theabeing.able to trip1.With Campus Ministry to
I
do not do enough to combat that a pa thy. I wonder what more I can do. TomVtadyatMercyhurst^hecited *tommunica te to s tudents the deal- Myrtle Beach, SC; during tier
my recollection, this is at least the third column in two years I ha ve written his enthusiasm for his work and ings of MSG and the upcoming spring break for her junior and
about the topic I won't give a resume, but I do other things besides write said," I wanted to be at a place events sponsored by the body. - senior years. Habitat for Human-
in these pages. where people were excited, happy, Communication is key for ity is a program that enlists stu-
Back to the point It is a disturbing phenomenon that has enveloped friendly and enjoyed where they Kovach, especially in the class- dents to help in the building of
society and it can be summed up in only one way. Me. We may be seeing were, »
room. Dr. Michael Federici, as- homes for those in need. .,
a resurgence of 70 *s fashions, but we sure have a resurgence of the 80's, During her tenure at sistant professor of political sci- 'v Michelle Garvey, of <? •
"Me Generation" attitude. J Mercyhurst, Kovach has exhib- ence, said," It is refreshing to see Campus Ministry, said simply that
I feel like I am beating a dead horse when I say this, but no one seems toited that same enthusiasm to pro* a student that has the confidence Kovach is, "awesome, a really
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ca re about snyone but themselves with a few exceptions. spective students through her to not just accept everything she hard worker. She went on to tell
Search and find an issue. It does not need to be about a Mercyhurst membership in the Ambassadors leads and to cha llenge it and ques- a story ofhow Kovach stood up to
concern. Just ask yourself if you care about anything. Does something Club. Fuhrman said, "She is tion'it She is one of the best a foreman who said that only men
exist that you would fight, or dare I say, die for. someone we'd like to have stay critical thinkers I have ever had in could use power tools. Kovach
The greatest people in history took a stand. You do not read about Joe here at die college because she the classroom, especially when it insisted that she and the other
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Average who did nothing and cared about nothing. You read about Susan would benefit the college grca tly. .Milltea to the environment" women be able to use them as
B. Anthony and her fightforsuffra ge, Martin Luther King and his Gght for Fuhrman cited not only her en- The environment and its safe well. This earned Kovach a "repu-
equality and others who believed in something and fought thusiasm, but also her depend* keeping have been a passion for tation" as Garvey said, in Myrtle
What does all of this have to do with being a "troublemaker" and someoneability and dedication. Over one Kovach during her attendance at Beach. 'C
disliked? What does it have to do with apathy? It has everything to do with summer break while Kovach was Mercyhurst For that reason she Kovach's stand for the lights of
them. Mercyhurst will amble down the same path without the voice of the home, Fuhrman ca 1 led her to meet Was integral in the formation I. II len can be seen on campus

students. * I , with a prospective student" and and continuation of E.C.C.O., an through her participation in
We are lucky to have able administrators for the most part with an she was "more than willing" to do environmental club that has over- Women's History Month. She la
outstanding visionary in Dr. William Garvey at the helm of Mercyhurst, so. whclmingly supported recycling on a committee* that performa
but all of that does not add up to perfection. I am sure they would tell us Kovach has also been a class at Mercyhurst many functions including orga-
that they need students to apeak up. * representative on Mercyhurst Stu- Dr. Randall demons, director nizing events, speakers and ad-
Administrators and faculty have one view of matters and students dent Government in each of her Ofpolitical science, sees Kovach's vertisement of the events.
another. If the two are not coupled, suocess cannot be met Speak up, have four years at Mercyhurst Case involvement in E.CCO. as being Kovach is also the president of
a voice and be heard. Tell mem what's wrong and get it fixed. Shimek, advisor for Student Gov* "instrumental" to its success, so the political science association.
I am not t»iirfng about light fixtures here either. Policies and courses of eminent, said, "Amy has always much that her graduation brings She has been involved in PSA for
action need to be reviewed every once in a while, Services need to be beenwilling to voice her opinion, about concerns whether or not it four yearn and was elected presi-
implemented or upgraded. Make your needs known. regardless of whether it was the will continue to be a viable force dent by the dub members last
popular opinion or not and that on campus without her. year. *
has always been very val uable to Kovach's concerns do not stop Kovach is involved in many
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Student Government' '' with the environment They are other activities on campus such
Of her Involvement, Kovach also evident in her care for others as TriBcta, acting aa a tutor for
cited one of the reasons for being through her work with Habitat for the learning disabilities program
on MSG is to "be aware of things Humanity. Kovach has made the and volunteering at a children's
cont p. 10 (Kovach)
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S A C ! N e W S Musid Lesson For The Young

By Brad Rybczynski
Brad Rybczynski Features Editor
Features Editor
Recently, Glen Kwok, the di-
The Student Activities Committee promises that April will be an rector Of Mercyhurst College's
exciting month and to kick it of£ SAC will be offering i double event on music department and the Young
Saturday. At 9 a.m. a bus will be leaving Baldwin Hall for a shopping trip Artist's Academy, made a trip to
to the Grove City Outlet Mall. The bus will departfromGrove City at 4 "Growing Places by Val," a pre-
p.m. and have everyboby back to campus and in time to fuel up with a school run by Mercyhurst gradu-
hearty dinner at approximately 5 p.m. ate Valerie Crofoot, class of 76.
Altera day of shopping, the weekends committee will be leaving campus Late last year the children of the
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again for a trip to "Shot In The Dark,* a complex that offers all of the pre-school were invited to view a
excitement of a battleground with Laser Tag effects at 7:30 p.m. from rehearsal of the Erie Philhar-
Baldwin Hall. , ' monic. The trip by Kwok, a vio-
On Sunday the SAC meeting will be held at 7 a.m. at the Studnt Union linist in the philharmonic, was a
in the Student Government Chambers. All those interested in getting follow up to the rehearsal view*
involved by helping with this month's events or offering feed bade or ideas ing.
for future events arc welcome to attend. Events for May are still being Kwok went to the school to, as
considered and your opinion will be greatly appreciated. Crofoot said, "give the children a Glen Kwok palys to the chidren of "Growing Places
Tuesday will have offerings of excitement for all to enjoy. A ping pong personal experience with a musi- "Old M ac Donald," and Twinkle the days'curriculum which was
tournament will be held in the Student Union beginning at 8 p.m. Cash cian and to see th at real people are geared toward learning the letter
Twinkle little Star." *
prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place finishers. playing music, not just images on *T.* The visit was termed a
The interaction between Kwok
After the tournament; Coffee House will bring back the ever popular the television or voices on the and the children also a llows them "treat* According to Crofoot,
Jamie Notarthomas. The music; coffee and fun all start at 8:30 p.m. as radio." Kwok' s visit was tml y a treat; she
usual. ^ to be exposed to classical music,
Kwok came to the pre-school a genre most of them would not said, This was a unique opportu-
The big screen will be set op in the Great Room of the Union on and began by playing classical nity and the children really enjoy
normally hear.
Wednesday at 9 p.m.. The action packed thriller ftansom. starring Mel music, but soon added some of The visit by Kwok was part of live music." ?
Gibson and Rene Russo, will keep you in suspenseforthis evening-of the children's favorites, such as
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excitement * ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^-«— Kovach
On Thursday, a presentation entitled "Communication Styles and Gen-
der Differences'* by Melinda Zampcgna will be offered at 4 p.m. in the museum in Erie. She also has
Student Government Chambers. been named to a national Fresh-
men Honors Society, Phi Eta
Sigma, the prestigious Who's
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can Colleges And Univcrs ities a nd
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 April 3,1997 THE MERCIAD PAGE 11

B a s e b a l l T e a m R a n k e d N o 6I n T h e
By Scott Vance
Merciad Sports Editor
The men's baseball team is off
to Its best start in its history with
a 19-1 record. The Lakers have
also climbed the national rankings
from 11th place to 6th place due
to their excellent current form.
This impressive record, which
sees the Lakers undefeated in 17
games can be attributed to both
top quality offense and defense
by the team which is currently on
a high and full of confidence.
. The team is playing well be-
cause of a burning desire by both
coaches and players to reach one
ultimate goal, a national champi-
onship," said Steve Soprano.
The Lakers faced conference
rivals Ashland University in a
double-header this past Friday.
The Hurst was hoping to keep its
current winning streak alive and
Nation
fable job only allowing two runs.
On the offensive side, itwas Kevin
Giles who led the way, for the
Lakers as he went three for three
in the game. The Hurst ended the
game with a 5-2 victory. §
In the second game ofthe double-
header, it was Clay "Boomer"
Wood's turn to pitch. "Boomer"
pitched a three hit shutout with
six strike-outs. "I went out and
my pitches worked for me and I
let the defense do their job," said
Wood. ,*£*;:" m.
Once again it was Giles who
was making the headlines with
two hits and was matched by Jeff
"Eggs" Benedict who also had
two hits in the game.
On Saturday, the Lakers hoped
to finish off their sweep over
Ashland." The Lakers achieved
this goal thanks to some fine hit-
ting by BUI Mamourieh and
Benedict "Conditions made it Mike Dombkowskiwaits in anticipationfora pitch.
tough and we were lucky to fill >*

were able to achieve this feat as
they won both games. . j j
The first game saw Bob
Balazen tis pitch the whole game
for the Hurst and he did an admi
out of this game with a victory," die. confidence in the team and
said Pat CutshalK help them win their conference. Cutshall. ^ ^ ^ ^ -The Comeback K a s ^ ^ ^
Ashland is one of the best teams "Going into the conference, lit has been a season where the The team hopes to keep their
in the GLIAC conference and this Ashland was one ofourbig rivals.. Lakers have found themselves current winning form alive as they
sweep will only help to build both We wanted to start off well and down in many of die games and play conference rivals Saginaw
i Valley this Friday and Saturday.

Women's Lacrosse lose ri

Men's LacrosseiSufferA Hefty Defeat i
i
In Final Minute iI
i By Maureen McMahon
1

y Maureen M
fereiad Sports
This past weekend the Lady
Laker * Lacrosse team played
Niagara in a great competition to
the final seconds of the game.
During at point in die match, the
Hurst was matching their Villi
petitors, and stayed within the
range of two goals. Much of the
scoring was back and forth be-
tween the teams. At halftime the
Lakers were only down by two,
and their intensity was up and
strong, especially when they took
thefieldfor the second half ofthe
game. In the last 15 minutes, the
Hurst tied the game at 10-10. The
game was fought to the end as the
Lakers took the lead by two goals,
taking die score to 15-13, with v
Just two minutes left to play.
Niagara came back because of
ball possession and out scored the
Hurst with just 20 seconds left, to
rede the game. Niagara ended up 1
scoring the last goal to end die
I >#*
game 17-16. It was an excellent i
game played by an improved and i
strong team. This game brought i
out a major positive for the Lak- §
ers, as they scored more points in!
this game alone then their total S
from last year. The team has be-!
cords intimidating to their oppo- |
nentsfespecially with the strong S
offense and defense.the team has |
been playing.' Top scorers were*
Rebecca Dubisz with seven goals,\
Kodi Marx with three goals and!
one assist, and Brig it Hulzhcimer I
with two goals, herfirstgoals of i
die season and 12 ground ball!
controls. Other goals were shot \
by Cynthia Hickaway, Wendy*
Lam pert and ErinTraeger, who J
led the team with three assists.
a
Wc worked well as a team.]
We hustled really well and the J
end had nothing to do with them'
being better than us, it was just {
lousy luck. We had 16 goals J
which was awesome for us. -We J
are doubling our goals this year J
which is great," said Dubisz. {
^If*
son and that is to win the remain- Saturday tat l$p.m. against St
MeniadSpor0 Writer der of their seven games. Vincent as diey try to
Ginnegar feels that this team is achieve the goal of winning the
The men's lacrosse team cur- "relcndess." rema inder of their games* *£
rently holds a 300 record so far The Lakers next game is this
this season with a 4-4 record. Last
weekend the Lakers were handed
a 20-5 thrashing by Butler Col-
lege. "We dug ourselves a deep
hole in die first quarter of play.
The team did a tremendous job
competing against a team ranked
17th in the nation," said coach
Pete Ginnegar. p
The Lakers started off the game
very slowly as they found them-
selves 11*1 down. However, the
last three quarters of the game
were a different story as the La le-
ers tried to battle their way back
into the game. "Even though.we
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lost, we can learnfromthis/ said
Ginnegar. % \
Bruce Alexander led the way
for the Lakers with his fine often-
sive display. "His offense gave
great leadership for the attack,
vsaid Ginnegar; **/i .» • 1
I .The team has seta hefty goal for
themselves for the rest.of the seal A LakenJacross* pkyg on the attack for hif team
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 PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD April 3,1997

Senior Tennis Players Reflect O n T h e i r College Careers

By Scott Vance].
Merciad Sports Editor
This week I had the pleasure of
talking to two senior tennis play-
ers about their trials and tribula-
tions over the past four years at
Mercyhurst It has been a bumpy
ride for Ronald Rambally, who
found himself off the team his
first year. Rambally bounced back
and he won the deciding match in
die 94-95 season th at sent the Lak-
ers to California to compete in the
national championships.
Carmel Dougherty has experi-
enced similar ups and downs in
her career. Doughertyfinishedin
an impressivefourthplace in the
conference last year, although she made it really interesting. We
was predicted to finish 11th or
12th. She has been a true leader
and captain of the Hurst's
Women's tennis team and will be
sorely missed both on and off the
court for her contribution to the
l The one real regret that these two
Mexcyhurst^mmunityrf^?" ^r" tennis players have is that there
Memories
Both of these athletes have many people would see us practicing
memories of their times here at
the Hurst
"My first memory is with
Carmel (Dougherty) during fresh-
man initiation. The tennis team
decided that they were going to
take us out and show us a good
time and that was the first time
tures and they have enjoyed their
experiences.
I t has gotten drastically better
sincefreshmanyear. Now that
I'm captain I can tell the girls that
we are all together and all friends.
Everyone was supportive of each
other," said Dougherty.
T v e met some pretty interest*
ing people to say the least on the
guys'team. Rightfromthe very
start, I remember .Jamie
POkington, Andy Davidson and
Tony Moran, collectively prob-
ably the three most craziest guys
and then Scott (Vance) came along
the next year. My tennis experi-
ence is nothing that I ever ex-
pected it to be, probably because
of die four of diem. It actually
definitely had a good time be-
cause of it," said Rambally.
Regrets
are no courts here on the campus.
"We had to drive twenty minutes
to practice and back each day. If
we had courts on campus then
and they would know that there
was a tennis team. Students would
definitely use the courts because
the court across the street (Briggs)
is always full," said Dougherty.
T d agree with Carmel, it's defi-
nitely uncomfortable with thevan
for.
I thought that Ray (current head
coach) was a joke to begin with,
but the more that I got to know
him, the more I respected him.
Even if he wasn't always the best
person on the court, he always
took care of us off the court I
think that our tennis was better
just because he took care of us,"
said Rambally.
"Gordon (Quinton) was our
coachfreshmanyear. He didn't
till e to one match and he watched
us practice once. We had Chuck
Keenan the entire time who was
just a couple of years older than
die seniors. There was no team
unity. Then Ray Yost took over.
1 respect Ray a lot for what he
did for us, considering what Chuck
and Gordon did for us as far as the.
women's team. He gave us a fair Ronald Rambally has had four successful years on the men's tennis team,
shot He cared about us and he including a trip to California toplay in the national chaampionships
showed that be cared about us. I
think that coach practiced with us
as much as the boys team and
sometimes her worked with us
more because he knew that we
didn't have the background that
the boys'team had. Ray taught us
not just through tennis, he taught
us about life. He actually cared
about the people on the team and
not just what your record is aa
long a s you tried," said Dougherty.
Future
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situation, we don't always have Their four years at Mercyhurst

that I experienced team unity here vans. Without the courts OQ ca m- is up and it is now time for these
at Mercyhurst When we made pua, we don't have the fan sup- two seniors to graduate.
nationals that was probably the port tha t we probably would have. "It's amazing. I can't believe
most fun trip I've ever had. For I* m not say ing that we would have that I'm graduating. It went faster
the rest of our lives we can say that 500 people at our games or any- each year, it was just a lot of fun.
we made NCAA Nationals. It thing, but we'd still have people I met a lot ofpeople and I did a lot
was the highlight of my tennis watching our matches," said of things that I didn't think that I
career probably, because it sounds Rambally. would do. Now I have to go home Carmel Dougherty is ready to leave Mercyhurst and become an
so prestigious, even though we and find a job in myfield(market- "old lady in a country club. *
were probably on the court for On the Coaching ing). In regard to tennis, 111 be
collectively a half hour," said one of these old ladles that plays
Rambally. "I remember when we were sup- in a country club, but I '11 be pound-
**I remember our spring break posed to play Elon College and if ing the ball," said Dougherty T >

trip last year to Hilton Head. It we beat them, then we went to Next year, I will be here doing a By Scott Vance kills and eight digs in the Lakers
was a lot of fun," sa id Dougherty. nationals. Coach Quinton said grad assistantship. I'll be doing Merciad Sports Editor impressive victory. It was also a
Teammates that if I beat Daeschner I'll get to graduatework in biology, helping
play and I beat the pants off him, advise the ambassadors club, help- game which saw Richard Clarke
The^ men's volleyball team im- record a game high 63 assists.
Throughout the four years both but I still didn't get to play. I ing in admissions and help out proved its record to 11-17 last The Lakers have had a good
of these players have played with didn't understand the way he coaching the tennis team week as they defeated St Francis
many peoplefromdifferent cul- coached and what he was looking (women's)," said Rambally opening year considering some
College in five dose sets. The of the top opposition they have
Brief Notes Lakers managed to win a closely
foughtfinalset by a score of 17-
faced.
American this past week The Laker's season comes to an
15. ™ end this week as they play I UP, Ft
Adam Tokash was the shining Wayne and Loyola University.
Jeff " Eggs" Benedict was named the GLIAC star for the Lakers, as he had 24
against Ashland University to earn, this award,