Vol 73 No.
12
Newspapers on campus approved — will continue in spring
By Carrie Tappe
Editor in Chief
As a result of Mercyhurst
Student Government's vote of
approval Monday, students will
have continued access to
newspapers in their resident
halls. I easily determined. Mercyhurst,
Colleen Nardi, president of
MSG, said, "I think it is a good
program. If the students want it,
then MSG should support it
The papers are significantly
discounted so we are getting a
good deal."
Mercy hurst's pilot newspa-
per program was extended to
Feb. 11, to allow enough time to
evaluate student response to the
program and to get the bugs
worked out in distribution and
recycling. With the help of
MSG, funding for the program I
has been approved. *
"Many students were
concerned about the papers
blowing around and being
Students to be surveyed about alcohol
on campus by task force
By Jen Harwell
News editor
Alcohol abuse is a growing
problem at colleges and "
universities around the United
States. In order to head off
many of the problems that other
colleges face, Mercyhurst has
formed an Alcohol Task Force
— a group of students, faculty
and administrators who have
been hard at work since fall to
examine alcohol-related issues
and make recommendations.
"We'll make every effort to
be done with our report by\
May," said Catherine Anderson,
dean ol student development.
"But it's got to be right or I
don't want to do it."
This thorough attitude has
been adopted by the meml
.
of the task force. Everything
will be examined completely
before anything is submitted.
There are three different
subdivisions in which the task
force is divided, and each group
is in charge of different aspects
of the project The first sub-
division is working on campus
Gerrit Shuffstall/Merciad photographer
Frank Costlk raises a concern at
the MSQ meeting.
delivered late, but these issues are -the partnership for the remain-
being taken care of," Nardi said.
Whether the question was
asked by The Merciad or by
marketing representatives of USA partnership Monday. Next year
policies and procedures. They
examine the handbook policies
and legal perimeters regarding
alcohol on campus. I n the final
report, every aspect of the policies
will be evaluated according to
their effectiveness. Changes will
be made where the task force
feels it necessary.
The second subdivision is
researching the campus culture.
This group examines the various
attitudes and beliefs of the
students on campus regarding
alcohol use and abuse.
Finally, the third subdivision is
program initiatives. This group
will target ways to improve
alcohol abuse or problems on
campus. They work on possible
ways to change the atmosphere,
as well as the attitudes of students
regarding abuse. The task force
aims to develop alternative ways
for students to learn how to make
better choices to ensure their
personal well -being.
"Wc have to bind together as a
community,** A nderson said.
"Mercyhurst is a community
within itself, as well as within
greater Erie.**
Today and the Times Publish-
ing Co. who administered a
readership survey to a random
sample of resident students Jan
26, the answer was the same,
"Keep the newspapers.**
The question of how to
finance the "idea'* was not as
however, was not alone in its
financial struggle to keep this
new program alive. Other
colleges and universities who
have implemented the newspa-
per program experienced the
same early concerns, but each
found a way to continue the
program because the students
liked it. \ . i
The administration commit-
ted to pay one-half the cost to
continue the program during -,
spring term if MSG would join
der of the year and pay the
other half. Each will pay
$3,601.25. MSG approved the
"The task force is also
looking at the legal perimeters in
accordance with the city of Erie.
Living in 'Mercyworld' is not an
excuse for not complying with
Erie or Pennsylvania laws,"
Anderson said. *
This week, task force
members will begin their studentj
research. They will be distribut-
ing questionnaires to students in
the hope that they will be
answered honestly.
In addition to questionnaires,
several students will be ran-
domly picked from a computer-
generated list to participate in
study groups. Study groups will Thanks to the dedication of Mercyhurst students, the annual
be less than an hour, and will be parents/alumni phonathon has been experiencing great suc-
conducted by fellow students.
Those who are i nvited to a study
group are urged to participate.
The answers obtained by the
study-groupfindingswill be
valuable in generating polices
and procedures. The more
students advocate ideas, the
closer the task force will be in
creating a more desirable report
that could greatly impact the
student body.
16546 February 9,2000
the cost will be absorbed in the
coverage given their campus and
college budget. Dr. William P. sports teams. Their least favorite
Garvey, president, said, i* has been the Wall Street Journal.
Mercyhurst is well on its way "As a result of the survey, the
to joining the ranks of colleges Wall Street Journal will be
like William & Mary, Penn State replaced by the New Yorid
University, Rochester Institute of Times," Nardi said
Technology, Syracuse Univer- Tyrone Moore, associate vice
sity, George Washington president of administration, who
University, Bowling Green has handled the distribution
University, Wesleyan University, phase of the program, said, I t
Arizona State University, Loyola only takes one person per j
University of Maryland, Ohio apartment or floor to pick up the
State and Miami University of paper. We have found that that j
Ohio, who al 1 have successful paper(s) then has multiple
newspapers-in-the-residence readers, becoming "community**
halls program up and running. property just as in any house-
At Mercyhurst, just like at hold." L 1
other colleges, the students' ^ There are currently 200
paper of choice is the national college and universities across
daily USA Today. Early tests the country who have either
show that Mercyhurst students started newspaper programs in
also like getting the Morning the residence halls or are in the
News, where they can read the pilot stage.
Participation boosts funding
jc Gerrit Shuffstall/Merciad photograj
cess. Here are the results as of Tuesday.,
Group * i Amount Raised fl
Ambassadors $23,525
Baseball $ 7,825
11.250
Football j $
Men's ice hockey ['890
$
Women's Ice hockey
.
6,420
$
1,190
Softball j $
Men's soccer 2,890
$
2,655
Women's soccer $
Circle K 50
$
25
Dietetics $
Dance $
» » * - • - '
» * V > # ' r f'i
PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD
CAMPU S NEWS
Graduate programs continue
growing in student enrollment
By Jen Harwell
News editor
Mercyhurst currently has three
graduate programs, each of them but she hopes that organizational
bringing in more students every
year. Each year the graduate
studen t enrol I men t grows and
more students write to inquire
about the special master's
program which pertains to their
related field of work.
The newest master's degree
program is organizational
leadership. Currently the
program has 60 students, and is
only in its second year.
"We* re meeting a real need
with this program — it appeals to program is currently the largest
people who are looking for a
master's degree other than an
M.B.A." said Mary Ellen
Dahlkemper, director of the
Office of Adult and Graduate
programs. "It's very attractive to tary and secondary school* ' Pi
people across the organizational
spectrum."
Shan Herbots, a graduate
assistant and student in the
organizational leadership
Business Majors who will either be a Junior or think it shows that, if you
Senior in the 2000-2001 school year may pick up identify
an application for THE WILLIAM COCHRANE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the Financial Aid Office ings properly, prospective
(Egan 11). The award is sponsored by The
Insurance Club of Erie and will be awarded to a
an
HURRY! Application Deadline is Feb. 25
CAFETERIA MENU
Thursday, Feb. 10
• Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup.
Open-face Meat I oaf Sandwich,
Baked Turkey & Noodles,
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Escalloped Apples, Broccoli
Spears, Hot Ham & Swiss,
French Fries
• Dinner: Stuffed Shells, Honey-
glazed Pork Roast, Au Gratin
Potatoes, French Fried Okra,
Sauteed Fresh Vegetables.
Chicken Patty
Friday, Feb. 11
FEBRUARY 9, 2000
—
Student Government^ represen-
tatives taking new approach
By Jen Harwell
News editor
will have an open line of commu-1
nication to a rep who will come*'
program, took advantage of the
also a rapidly growing program. directly to their apartment
opportunity to acquire another
It's specialization with the R/IA P The lack of communication Student government realized
degree. Her bachelor's degree is
focus has attracted students from between student government* that the majority of reps lived in
in human resources management,)
all over the world, including representatives and their close proximity to each other.
Belgium, England, Korea, classmates has compelled This prohibits an effective line of
leadership will give her an edge
Poland and Sweden. student government to initiate a contact by not being accessible to
in the field. Herbots is originally
Students can anticipate that new division of constituent many students.
from South Africa. She learned
this program will soon be taking policy. Beginning this week, a rep will
about the program through her
its place at the top of the . Previously, students have be coming to your apartment or i
husband* s interest and research.
graduate programs., Unlike the voted for their class reps and townhouse to discuss problems,
'This program will make me
special education program then little interaction is made seek suggestions or concerns. A
more effective," said Herbots. "It
attracting students from New afterward. Student reps now rep will follow up with their
gives me practical knowledge, as
York, the administration of have been assigned to every assigned building about once a
well as role playing. It will affect
justice program has strong roots building on campus. Students month.
my real life knowledge as well as
in Ohio. Commuters can fit the
my status in salary and academ-
weekend classes into their work
ics. schedule, and still continue with
Mercy Corps volunteer program
»»
their families and careers.
The special education
"We have a good alumni base Graduating seniors: anyone interested in Mercy
master* s degree program. The
in the Cleveland area, and|
education department claims
they' re recommending our
Corps should attend an informal meeting Tues-
much of the increase in enroll-
program,'' said Dahlkemper. day, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. in Dr. Gower's office,
ment is due to the recent New
These master's programs help Main 104. '* • - I II
to fill a regional need in the
York state law that state elemen-
educational spectrum.
Mercyhurst is becoming known
teachers must have their master's r
degree. as a school which has many
diverse and unique curriculums
Teachers from the New York
Events on campus:
that attract students not only
area now commute in order to Wednesday 2/9/2000
regionally, but throughout the
get their requirements fulfilled.
world. Students for Animal Rights organizational meeting, 7:30 p.m. in
Administration of justice is Zurn 11 in the basement of Zurn Hall.
"America is one of the
Coffeehouse: Make your own Valentine cards, 9-11 p.m. in the']]
leading nations in education,"
said Herbots. "Education in Laker Inn *
America is a good asset to have." Thursday 2/10/2000
'It's very exciting to see this Jcll-O eating contest, 8 p.m. in the Laker Inn
level of interest in our graduate Weekends committee meeting, 8 p.m. in the SAC office
programs," said Dahlkemper. "I Friday 2/11/2000
Trips to Tinsletown. Sign up at the union front desk. Meet in the
a real need, create a student union at 6: IS p.m.
quality program to meet that
need and publicize your offer- Saturday 2/12/2000
Erie Playhouse bus trip. Go see "Joseph and the Amazing
students will find you." Technicolor Dreamcoat" Sign up at the union front desk, meet in
the Student Union at 11:45 a. m.
Monday 2/14/2000
MSO meeting, 8:30 p.m. in the Government Chambers.
th I Tuesday 2/15/2000 i ;
Movie: "Disney Romance" To Be Announced. 9 p.m. in the Great
Room.
• Lunch: New England Clam • Dinner: Sirloin Steak, Breaded Chicken Pot Pie, Vegetarian • Dinner: Seafood Pasta, Chickei
Chowder, Chili Fritos, Mac & Shrimp, Eggplant Parmesan, Pasta, Spinach, Sliced Carrots Stir Fry, Steamed Rice, Green
Baked Potato, Corn Cobbettes, with Honey, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Bean, Oregano Cauliflower,
Cheese, Baby Whole Carrots,
Steamed Peas, Fish Sandwich, Burger Bar, Onion Rings Cheeseburger, French Fries Chicken Patty, Cajun Cheesebur-
Sunday, Feb. 13 • Dinner: Sliced Roast Beef, ger
Cheeseburger, Nachos & Cheese
• Dinner: Stuffed Chicked, • Brunch: Scrambled Eggs, Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Vegetarian Dinner Dishes
Sausage Links, French Toast Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, f • Monday - Baked Stuffed
Garlic Vegetable Pasta, Mashed
Potatoes & Gravy, Steamed Sticks, Seasoned Potatoes, Green Beans, Fried Okra, BBQ Zucchini
Cheese Ravioli, Grilled Ham & Pdrk Patty, French Fries j • Tuesday - Eggplant Parmesan
Corn, Steamed Broccoli
Saturday, Feb. 12 Cheese, French Pries Tuesday, Feb 15 • Wednesday - Cous-Cous with
• Dinner: Baked Virginia Ham, • Lunch: Farmer's Market # Veggies I
• Lunch: Chicken Wings,
Broccoli Fettuccini, Steamed Lasagna, Scalloped Potatoes, Soup, Tacos, Sesame Chicken & • Thursday - Veggie-stuffed
Carrots, Fresh Cauliflower, Beef Marsala Carrots, Pasta Bar Pasta, Spanish Rice, Steamed Pepper * ^
& Bean Burrito, Cheeseburger, Monday, Feb, 14 Corn, Pizza Sub, Swiss Cheese- • Fridav - Macaroni & Cheese
French Fries • Lunch: Ham & Potato Soup, burger, French Fries
 FEBRUARY 9; 2000 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT
Film series continues Erie Ballet Theatre presents "RawSEdges II"
The French film, "Autumn Talc," will be presented at the Mary
D' Angelo Performing Arts Center Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. By Charon Hribar
Magali, a widowed wine producer has been set up to find romance Merciad writer
by her best friend Isabelle. At Isabelle's daughter's wedding, Magali
The Erie Ballet Theater, spon-
eventually meets Gerald, the man who responded to her personal ad. sored by Mercyhurst College!
But there's another man around, Etienne. Mercyhurst Students are dance department and Lake Erie
free with l.D. ^ ^ Ballet, will present their winter
concert this weekend at the Mary
D'Angelo Performing Arts
Center. "Raw Edges II," an
It
Scream 3" overkill evening of all new choreography,
is comprised of a wide range of
styles, including salsa, jazz,
nately, the same "it's really real"
theory was already done in "Wes tango merengue, classical ballet
Just the Ticket Craven's New Nightmare" and and contemporary dance.
the effects aren't as good. The production will contain
Campbell, Arquette and Cox- world premieres from five^
Brandon Boylan Arquette decided to make the Mercyhurst student choreogra-
third installment to complete phers, new works by Lake Erie
their characters. According to Ballet's Artistic Director,
"Scream 3. Yeah, I screamed. I executive producers on the film, Christina Maria, and guest^ Gerrit ShuffstalI/Merciad photographer
screamed an hour into the movie it was hard to get the actors to choreographer, Milton Tatum of The performers in "Raw Edges II.
because it wasn't over yet commit to "Scream 3" consider- the Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Unfortunately, the third install- ing their status in Hollywood For those interested in seeing and how it made me feel." the Mary D'Angelo Performing
ment of everybody's lovable compared to four years ago. the work presented by student Callazo said the piece was Arts Center this weekend with a
ghost-masked series doesnt live Ironically, David and Courteney choreographers, those presenting developed with die intent to cast of over 40 dancers who will
up to its predecessors. Neve met, mingled, and married within their works are Courtney Bock, reflect the mysterious impression be joined by international!y %
Campbell, David Arquette and the "Scream" trilogy. [ Maureen Cavanaugh, Jessica 1 of the South Indian music. acclaimed principle dancers,
Courteney Cox-Arquette lead the True to the reputation that fefcfl Collazo, Danielle Demochock Another choreographer, Danielle Oina and Jordi Ribera. The
gang again in this too-close-to- most sequels receive, "Scream 3" and Julianna Pieknik. While Demochock, used words such as performance will be held
reality film based on the final was not as good as the first studying with several of these "schizophrenic, insanity and Saturday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. and
chapter of the "Scream" trilogy. With such genius creativity choreographers, many intriguing psychosis" to describe her dance. Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 p.m.
With the town of Woodsboro invoked by Kevin Williamson f comments were made describing With such vivid descriptions as Tickets are free to Mercyhurst
being attacked by a new killer, with the first "Scream," pro- their work. Jessica Callazo, who these, I would definitely feel students with a student ID and $5
fictional film producers (includ- longed movie series are hard to is doing a piece set to South» confident in saying "Raw Edges for general admission. To order
ing Lance Henricksen) are keep going strong. "Halloween," Indian music, explained that the II" will be a night to remember tickets or for additional informa-
filming "Stab 3," which is a •Friday the 13th," "A Nightmare music was the sole inspiration with invigorating entertainment ajj tion, contact the box office at
movie that glorifies the earlier on Elm Street" and "Child's for her piece. for everyone. 824-3000. I
victims' murders (you might Play" had similar problems. "It was all about the music "Raw Edges II" will unfold at
remember in the opening scene Thefilmalso stars Jenny
of "Scream 2," Heather Graham
portrays Drew Barrymore's role
from "Scream" in "Stab"). The
McCarthy in her first major
motion picture, Parker Posey,
playing "Stab's" Gail Weathers,
Technicolor coat dazzles at Erie Playhouse
Young and old alike can identify Sunday, Feb. 20. Told in song narrator. William Gerbik is
movie's plot progression is good; as well as those previously with this biblical musical treati and dance, this is the Old outstanding as our "Elvis-like"
Craven tries to make the movie mentioned. * I gave it a 5 out of that opens at the Erie Playhouse Tes tament story of Joseph, Pharaoh and Brandon
as real as possible, but unfortu- 10. Friday, Feb. 11, and runs through Jacob's favorite son to whom he Senwabenbauer adds charm as
gives a beautiful coat of many Jacob and Potiphar. J.C. Boetger,
colors. For this, Joseph's Tim Crandall, Leo DeCapua,
brothers sell him into slavery in Adam Hausmann, Michael
Egypt Joseph soon finds favor Kams, Josh Kreider, Sam
with Egypt's Pharaoh (who Moodey, Devin Owens, Michael
happens to look a lot like Elvis) Sceiford, Garrett Schloss and
by prophesizing. With music Charles Taggart will be seen as
and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Joseph's jealous brothers who
Webber and Tim Rice, you just sell him into slavery. John
know you'll love every moment Burton directs and choreographs
th of this delightful musical event the energetic group of 50* young
1530 W. 26 {Street * 459-7960 The story is told through a
variety of musical styles includ-
performers. He is assisted by ^
Daniel Milkovic. With costumes
No appointment needed! ing rock *n' roll, country-western,
calypso, French cabaret and
by Richard Davis and sets and
lights by Joe Hassler, the show
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.,* traditional Broadway song and promises to be another sure-fire
hit for the Youtheatre.
Sunday 9 a.m. -9 p.m. • dance.
Starring as Joseph is young Show Dates: February 11-13,

A tanning package to suit every student Ben Willis who captivated

audiences with his portrayal of
the title character in "Oliver" a
18-20. Show times: Friday at 7
p.m, Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7.
p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4

8 visits for 5 visits for 2 tans & lotion few seasons back. Maria Nasca
ably steps into her first major
p.m. All seats are $7. Call the
box office at 454-2851 Ext 41
$25 $15 packet for $9 role in the Youtheatre as the for reservations.
PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 9, 2000
OPINION—
What's Happening... GAJvlPUS
THE GOOD... «
In the last issue of The Merciad, it was reported that change
^^ £few and far between. According to
In light of the recent drug bust at Edinboro University, do you think drugs are
Colleen Naidi, president of MSG, the school is looking into installing
more machines. Specifics about where they will be located have not
been decided yet, but students can expect these to be installed soon. "No, I do not think drugs are a
• Thanks to the support of students passing through Zurn Hall, problem at Mercy hurst, espe-
cially in comparison to most^
SPAN and the archaeology club have been quite successful in fund
other colleges and universities.
raising efforts through their baked goods and beverage sale. The
Having transferred from Coastal
supporting students have enjoyed donuts and homemade cookies in Carolina in South Carolina, I've
class as a result Sounds like everyone is a winner!
seen more and heard more about
THE BAD ... drugs there than at Mercyhurst I
think it is much more a common
• As the term winds down, students have been frustrated trying to thing and it is more heard of at a
print papers and projects on computers in the library and computer
larger university."
labs. Don't forget extra cash for when your copy card runs out —Kate Hardesty, Junior
Machines are located throughout the library for adding funds to your
card. Nothing in life is ever free!
• In addition to copy cards, students are getting quite annoyed I n light of other events, the drug
when trying to study on the thirdfloorof the library while a conceit condition at Mercyhurst hasn' t
or production is taking place in the Taylor Little Theatre. So much for changed. The only thing that has
the library being a place for quiet study. changed is that drugs are now
harder to get in Edinboro, and
THE LOST ARK ... easier to get in Erie. Dealers can
• At every student forum, the administration seems to answer,
"We' 11 look into it" when students bring up issues such as a track on
campus or a pool on campus. These issues are never heard of again. If
students are concerned enough to attend a forum meeting and raise
such issues, they should follow up on them too. Persistence counts. If
Voice mail standard at area colleges
Mercyhurst prides itself on being
it matters, speak up!
a competitive college, offering
students competitive services and
opportunities to stay on a level
playing field with the competi-
tion. But perhaps many other <|
area schools have surpassed us in
telephone communication.
When a universal message
about an upcoming event or
important reminder needs
disseminated to Mercyhurst
faculty and administration, the
message can be sent to
everyone* s voice mail through*
the existing system by placing
one phone call. When the
I nternet system was down,
faculty and administration were
informed about the status of the
project through a universal
message. Students were left to
wonder.
Mercyhurst students have the
option of bringing an answering
machine for their dorm or \ as a free service,, but students
01999 by NBA. Inc.' apartment With this system, it is
www.comics.com not possible for a universal
message, such as the one
" t GAve o r feuhH&fW.' *tfouJv *A
concerning the Internet, to reach
students. After making a few
>yJgToOSrt«fe ' LUST/ AflP 'feLcmLf* phone calls, I found out that
I Student Survey
What do you think about the Rec C
Box 485 or
return answers by Tuesday, Feb. 15,toThcM
write to us at: <meraad@meicyhursU
JESTION!
a problem at Mercyhurst?
be a little more paranoid for a are not a problem, but I think the
while." school needs to be strict on this
—Anthony Hersh, Senior type of thing or it could become
a problem."
"I feel that Mercyhurst has its —Hannah Gehman, Freshman
fair share of drugs circulating
and it is a problem, but because "No, I do not think it is a big
it hasn't been exposed, it's
assumed to be nonexistent"
problem here. Drugs are on f
almost every campus. I' m sure
—Joyce Erkstrom, Sophomore Mercyhurst is no exception, just j
not to the scale as some other
"No, I do not do drugs and I'm I (tit
not out looking for them so they Greg Weed, Junior
seem not to ever come up at
parties either." "No, although there are some
—Isaac McPherson, Junior drugs used, there are very few
people whose lives are at all
"No, Mercyhurst is a small affected by these casual users. ft
enough campus that I think drugs —Jeremy Hartung, Senior
have call waiting. The fees for.
By Carrie Tappe their Internet services, cable and
Editor in Chief phones, excluding long distance
service, are included in their
many colleges do offer voice annual "technology fee."
mail as a convenience to both the At Westminster College,
student and the college. every student has their own.
At Gannon University, phone line in the dorm rooms
students have their own voice with voice mail. Students do not
mail box. It runs through a have call waiting, but also do not
network system. If the resident have to share the phone line with
does not answer the phone, the their roommates. They too can
caller has an option for the access their voice mail from any
mailbox of the student in the touch-tone phone. In addition,
apartment or dorm room. when a professor needs to cancel
According to Jeff Mocny, a* a class or the college needs to get
second year graduate student in important information out to the
residence life at Gannon, students, universal messages are
students can retrieve their placed on their voice mail.
messages from any phone " Similar to these colleges,
globally by dialing their indi- Penn State-Behrend, the Univer-
vidual access code. sity of Rochester, New York, and
Students at Duquesne Saint Francis College in Loretto,
University have a few options Pa., also offer students in on-
for their voice mail. It is offered campus residence halls the
convenience of voice mail. |
cannot exceed seven messages at Students there do have call
one time in their mail box. If waiting and can access their
they desire a larger mail box - messages from any touch-tone
capacity, a fee of $20 is charged. phone.
Students who do not want their It seems that if Mercyhurst
voice mail can have it discon- wants to stay competitive with
nected. | * other colleges in the area, options
At Thiel Col lege, each of voice mail should be consid-
individual student has voice ered. Perhaps it is a convenience
mail, accessible from anywhere and service students should
on or off campus, but they do not expect
 FEBRUARY 9. 2000 TH E MERCIAD PAGE 5

MAn. BAG; NO excuses T o Ua h choices
tor being too busy f Questioning Faith
In response to Dave Hermenau* s
article, "Apathy on Campus: Real
or Imagined?" in the Jan. 26
issue of The Merciad, I fed that
some of the issues brought to us
through him give the college a
falsely deserved image. Being a
club leader myself, I can sympa-
thize when he states that "activi-
ties and trips... suffer from a low
attendance." I can remember
several examples throughout my
stay at Mercy hurst where people
constantl y stated that there were
no opportunities to do anything
on campus. "Mercyhurst is 0ft
boring," is said too frequently it
seems. And yet, despite all of
these accusations, when "student
leaders" do go and plan trips,
those same people who at one
time criticized, do not show up. It
seems like our generation is one
of talkers. I* m sorry, but apathy
here is overly abundant.*
The three-term schedule
1 eaves us feeling too busy to have
a life. I won* t doubt that there are
many students who are, inreality,
too busy to do anything extracur-
ricular. And yes, the athletes of
our school rarely have time to do
anything outside of classes and
sports. But what makes these
schedule, all are busy (as
everybody else, despite what
bias between majors exists), but
all of these students have
dedication — all lack apathy. If
these students can do it, thentv
there is no reason why any other
student cannot
Being in charge of SPAN, the
environmental club on campus, I
have constantly been exposed to
lame excuses like, "If s too cold
to go out," or "If s too early on a
Saturday." Even more pathetic
would include excuses like "I
was too hung over to show up."
If these are not clear examples of
apathy, then I must be forced to
agree with Hermenau when he
gives the student body an
undeserving image.
Of course, it is very easy for a
non-apathetic student to write an
article that gives the college a
better image. A nd of course, it* s
even easier for an apathetic
student to read this same article,
and agree, without doing any
actions of their own to prove that
the article is correct Again,
"Kudos to those who find the
time for other activities," as
Hermenau states, but for all
those apathetic students who are
Sister Geri Rosinski
Choices... our days are full of
them. From the sound of the
alarm calling to come from the
warm covers to begin a new day,
to the last hour of study or
relaxation before we collapse to
bed, our day is crammed with
decisions. Some choices, like
bathing and eating, are so .
automatic that we barely realize
we are making choices.
Then there are those other
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OPINION
seefcHis advice
realms that cause us hours of
soul-searching choice-making,
such asrelationships,conflicts,
registration, choosing a major
and looking toward life after
college. In each of these areas,
the pattern is similar — we seek
the advice of friends, family,
teachers and professional career
counselors to come to the best
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decision we can make.
The goal is to seek out the
available resources before <.
making our final decision. We
try not to forget anyone who
could help sort the information at
hand to make the best choice. In
all our efforts to seek help and
guidance, we often forget to ask
our best resource — God.
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Who knows us, our talents
and potential better than the God
who created us? God is more
than willing to offer us the £
missing perspective or awareness
needed to help make the best
decision. Invite God into the
process to help with the choice al
hand. I know it seems odd, but
Godrespectsour freedom more
than we realize and enters our
lives when invited.
* Are you presently mulling a
tough decision? Have you asked
God about it yet? Go ahead, ask
God about it You may just be
pleasantly surprised with what
you discover... about yourself
and God's constant love.
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FEATURES
There's nothing Slike the real thing
Mexican volunteer works with foreign language and culture
By Dave Hermenau
Features editor
Mercy hurst students studying
Spanish as a second language
will have a special opportunity to
improve their proficiency this *
month. On Wednesday, Feb. 2,
the college community wel-
comed Maria Nazareth Flores
Vazquez with a reception in the
faculty dining room. She will be
a teaching assistant with the
department of foreign languages
and cultures through March 19.
Flores Vazquez, originally
from Guadalajara, Mexico, is
here to participate in a teaching
assistant internship made
possible by the A mi ty Institute
and an Academic Enrichment
Grant The Amity Institute is
dedicated to providing foreign
language teachers with the
opportunity to have native
speakers interact with their
students. Since 1962, the
institute has brought volunteers
from all oyer theworid i n
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American classrooms ? * * 8
The true value of the program
is that students not only get the
opportunity to hear the language
spoken by native speakers but
through conversation and
interaction with the Amity
scholar, also learn about die
cultures in which the languages
of the world are so deeply
embedded.
Those who host Amity
scholars must provide living
arrangements and pay an
administrative fee to the Amity
Institute. Flores Vazquez is
living in an on-campus apart-
ment, and an Academic Enrich-
ment Grant is picking up the tab
and giving Mercyhurst students
the valuable opportunity of being
able to interact with a native
Spanish speaker.
According to associate
professor of Spanish, Dr. Alice
Edwards, having a native
Spanish speaker on campus is an
inval uable experience for
students.
T h e two Spanish teachers,
me and Dr. Karen Christensen
(assistant professor of Spanish),
are not native speakers and even
if we were, you still only have
the opportunity for students to
hear two voices. Any exposure
students can get to native
speakers, authentic Spanish and
contemporary features of the
language is wonderful," Edwards
said.
W Flores Vazquez is more than
qualified to fi 11 the role.
FEBRUARY 9, 2000
^ Photo by Dave Hermenau
Maria Nazareth Flores Vazquez participates with students in a
foreign language class. She will be visiting Mercyhurst until
March 19. This is her first time in the United States.
r "Its wonderful," continued
Edwards, "but especially given
who she is because she is very
personable and warm and she
does not, at this point, have a
real strong mastery of English.
Students are forced to speak to
her in Spanish and they've been
doing a wonderful job.*'
It isn't until foreign language
students apply their knowledge
of the language that they begin
to learn it completely. Commu-
nication in a foreign language ]
requires much more than text-
book learning, and experiences
with native speakers can open
possibilities that students never
even knew existed.
Edwards recalled sending a
Spanish language student to give
Flores Vazquez a tour of
campus. Upon their return, the
student was shocked at her
ability to communicate and was
very excited. ';
"Students talk to you in the
language and they think that it is
not real, just a game or grammar
exercise... but when they talk to
her, she isn't correcting them.
She's just so grateful and she's
just really excited. I think that's
been the general response of the
students — just really thrilled.''
This is Flores Vazquez's first
trip to the United States. In
Guadalajara she works in the
Motorola Corporation's human
resources division as an accoun-
tant She speaks little English
and wants to improve on that
while here. Interviewed via'
By
studentsFeatures editor
translator, Flores Vazquez said i
that while the United States is
very different from Mexico, she
is enjoying the experience of
being in a new place and being
immersed in a new culture.
She said that the climate was
very different in Mexico and they
don't need the heating systems we
have. She also commented on the
many cultural differences
between the United States and
her home.
While here, Flores Vazquez
will be making appearances in
Spanish and Latin-based classes
and will participate in discussion
groups with students.
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12 attend human rights summit
Dave Hermenau
While many students were
tending to term papers or doing
some "catching up" before finals,
12 Mercyhurst students put all
that on hold for a greater cause i*
— human rights. r r humanrights.Brown felt that
On Feb. 5 and 6, the 12
Mercyhurst human rights!
activists took part in the 2000
Student Peace Action Network
(SPAN) Summit in Washington,
D.C. SPAN is a nationwide f
student organization that fights
for humanrights.Among their
goals are working toward the
promotion of national funding
that caters to human needs as
equally as it does military needs,
the promotion of democracy and
the abolishment of nuclear
weapons. SPAN is part of a
larger organization known as
Peace Action which
%<
began in
1957. ?f* ? -J
;. The majority of Mercyhurst
students who attended belong to
the Students for a Free Tibet
organization which began on
campus in 1997. Area churches
provided accommodations for the
group. | | -'. ^ T ?;
The weekend consisted
mostly of workshops to help
students plan and stage public
protests. Christine Brown, a
junior archaeology/anthropology
major, Students for a Free Tibet
president and trip organizer,
appreciated the valuable informa-
tion regarding protest and
demonstration organizations but
wishes more knowledge informa-
tion had been distributed to
attendants.
Editor's Notes The organization. Student Peace Action Network
(SPAN), mentioned in this article is a different organization and not
MercyhursVs environmental club. Students for the Protection and
Appreciation ofNature, which uses the same acronym.
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It wasn't as informative as
I perhaps it should have been," she
*said.
While at the summit, partici-
pants split into regional groups,
allowing students to meet other
students from nearby institutions
who were also interested in
this opportunity was valuable. |
"When you are at a college
you tend to think you are all
alone, and it's really nice to
know that there are other .'.
students out there doing the same
thing you are. It also helps to
exchange ideas," Brown said.
The weekend culminated in a
peaceful demonstration outside
the White House. Students were
speaking out against U.S. and
U.N. economic sanctions, on
Iraq. Because of these sanctions
many Iraqi people are lacking the
food and medical supplies they
desperately need. -
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When you enforce these
sanctions," Brown said, "it's not
therichor the people in the*
government seats that are going j
to suffer^ it's going to be your
average person.''
Brown, who was among those
who attended the School of the
Americas rally at Fort Benning,
Ga. in November, was glad to
see new faces on this trip.
"For the people who have '•>
never gone before, I think it is
good to get a different perspec-
tive. The history books tell you
one thing and then you get to the
summit and they give you a
whole different perspective on
these wars, nuclear weapons and
foreign policy," Brown said.
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SPORTS
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directions i%~, 4 Gerrit Shuffstall/Merciad photographer
The high: Jodie Maxim and the Mercyhurst Lady Lakers The low: Brent Swain and the Mercyhurst Lakers have
are aiming to clinch a QLIAC playoff spot in a comeback fallen hard this season, as injuries and transfers have
season. Mercyhurst currently has a 12-8 overall mark.
By Scott Koskoski
Sports editor plagued and frustrated the team.
After the first ten games of this ence South Division leader and players must* ve been up half playoff hopes to boot, the Lakers
basketball season, things Findlay 79-67 and outplaying the night pulling their hair out
couldn' t get any better for the fifth-place Hillsdale 76-66. dominated much of the game
over two more painful losses on against the Chargers Saturday.
Mercyhurst Lady Lakers. Mercyhurst now sits at 12-8 % j this trip. £
After the first 20 games of its overall (6-7 GLIAC) and is tied That's MUCH of the game.
The Lakers rode a Bluebird Ahead 56-47 with 10:48 to£
season, things can't get any for the second playoff seed in the bus full of momentum into Croy play, a Laker win seemed in
worse for the Mercyhurst men's Southern Division. i Gymnasium to battle the Oilers hand, but not this season. Not
basketball team. What made the trip so ? Thursday night Coming off a 1
Facing a critical road trip with satisfying for the Lady Lakers is
Last week*s game- two minutes later, it was 56-55
gutsy 81-69 home win over I Mercyhurst and two minutes
theii playoff chances virtually their impressive performance high leaders: Westminster Jan. 29, Mercyhurst later Hillsdale took the lead for
hanging in the balance, the Laker against Findlay Thursday night. had one more chance to go on the good and somehow emerged
men's and women's hoopsters Except for the final minutes, Points: road playoff dreamers and return with a 69-67 win.
piled in their modernized mode Mercyhurst hung with the Lady Jodie Maxim, playoff contenders. Looking impressive in both
of transportation, a. k.a. the Oilers and used a tenacious press Against Findlay, it would take games was Laker junior center
Bluebird bus, and headed to the to counter the deadly scoring ^ 22 vs.iHillsdale all of regulation time and two Brent Swain, who returned to
University of Findlay last threat of Findlay forward Mianda overtime periods for the Lakers
Thursday together. Watts. Findlay's victory over Brent Swain, action after arightknee injury
to fall... and fall hard. Dead- forced him to miss two games, t
After last Saturday's after- Mercyhurst didn* t have much {23 vs. Findlay locked at 66 after regulation, Swain had 39 points and 26
noon games at Hillsdale College playoff significance, since the Mercyhurst seemed to have an rebounds, and one dunk in two
(Mich.), both teams again piled Lady Oilers are ineligible for the Rebounds: OT win in its pocket after two games.
into the Bluebird and headed playoffs as they await approval Amy Gal la, Jamal Hoi ley three-pointers put' The two losses all but
back to the 'Hurst. Together. to join the NCAA. the Lakers up six. Somehow, the mathematically eliminate the
It's funny how two teams so What made the trip so 7 vs. Hillsdale Oilers came back and, behind a Lakers (8-12,3-10 GLIAC) from
close in the same bus can satisfying for the Laker men, Brent Swain/ supportive crowd (hint hint), playoff contention in the South
actually be so far apart. though, was ... not that much, pulled out an 87-81 double Division, while the Lady Lakers
Head coach Jim Webb* s Lady except maybe a couple nights of 15 vs. Findlay overtime victory. are currently the second seed in
Lakers fared well on their road good sleep. Actually, the sleep Desperately needing a win the South. Three teams from the
swing, bowing to Great Lakes had to be far and few between, over Hillsdale to salvage the road division automatically qualify for
Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- considering Mercyhurst coaches trip and probably Mercyhurst's the postseason.

H a r d - l u c k Mercyhurst h o c k e y t e a m can't solve Canisius

By Scott Koskoski
Sports editor
Little orphan Annie may have
had a hard-knock life, but for the
Mercyhurst men's hockey team,
one hard-knock weekend is
enough. I Canisius goal tender Sean
Riding a six-game win streaK
into two Metro Atlantic Athletic
Conference (MAAC) league
games against long-time rival
Canisius College last weekend,
the Laker icers had a lot to gain.
The MAAC's first-place
team, Quinnipiac, had the
weekend off, meaning Mercy-
hurst could have picked up two
games on the Braves with
weekend wins over Canisius in a
home-and-home series.
After the weekend, head
coach Rick Gotkin's troops
probably felt closer to Annie
than Quinnipiac. %
Weaver was brilliant in net
Friday night at the Ice Center,
putting aside all 46 shots he saw
in preserving a hard-fought 1-0
Ice Griffs victory.
A night later in Buffalo, NY.,
the defensive battle continued to
a 2-2 overtime tie, as neither
team was able to find the back of
the net in the extra session.
Friday night against the
visiting Griffs, senior goalie
Ashley Stevens (Scarborough,
Ont.) was the hard-luck loser,
stopping 16 of just 17 Canisius
shots. Stevens watched down-ice
as his teammates peppered
Weaver with 46 shots, but
nothing escaped the Canisius
netminder. , handed) and junior Jody
The second Mercyhurst
in Gotkin's two-man rotation,
sophomore Peter Aubry, stopped
29 of 31 Canisius shots on the
Griffs' home ice Saturday night
and watched his fellow icers
blow a 2-0 second period lead on
the way to Mercyhurst's second Laker hockey quicks,
overtime tie against Canisius thisNCAA D-I... \
season. The previous deadlock
came last Nov. 23 at the Ice Scoring offense: 2nd
Center, when the two teams Power play: 9th
battled to a sloppy 7-7 tie. - J Penalty kill: 10th
The usually high-potent Laker
offense saw contributions from Win percentage: 11th
scoring leader Eric Ellis (short-
Scoring margin: 8th
Robinson (power play) Saturday Overall Record ...
night 5 Total: 17-6-4?
7. Mercyhurst returns to the Ice MAAC: 14-3-2 (30 pts.)
Center this Friday and Saturday
for cames against Iona.

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SPORTS
BIIHi
NUMBERS
123
Number of rebounds separating
:tLaker men's basketball leader
Brent Swain from the next-
highest total this season (Swain:
223, Scott Melle: 100).
30
Rebounding advantage that
Swain holds over University of
Cincinnati star Kenyon Martin
this season (Martin: 193).
Total number of men's basket-
ball players, in all NCAA i
divisions, with more rebounds
than Swain this season.
Number of road wins In 1999-00
by the Mercyhurst football and
men's basketball teams, com-
bined (one road victory apiece).
Combined record of the Hurst
women's hockey team against
their remaining 1999-00
opponents.
This week's National Football
League arrest count. Hey,
do you "Feel the Power?"
The Week Ahead
Home garnet in italics
Friday 2/11 I lets members
Men's tennis host Great Lakes
Doubles, 6 p.m. J
Men's hockey vs. Iona, 7:30p.m.
(radio)
Saturday 21X1
Men's tennis host Great Lakes knowing, spending time with,
Doubles, 12 noon
Women's B-ball at Ashland
Women's hockey at
Manhattanville, 1:15 p.m.
Men's B-ball at Ashland, 3 p.m. problem than at other schools.
(radio 5:30 p.m.)
Men's hockey vs. Iona, 7:30p.m. present at the Hurst, but
(radio)
Sunday 2/13
Women's hockey vs.
Manhattanville, 11:30 a.m.
Radio: 88.5/104.9 WMCE
FEBRUARY 9, 2000
Derrick, drugs, etc.
Overtime
Scott Koskoski
Some sports-related items that
have been on my mind recently:
•The death of Kansas City
Chiefs linebacker Derrick
Thomas this week surprised
many. Thomas, a talented and
ferocious player known for his
sacking ability and lightning-
quick pass rush, died suddenly at
a Miami hospital while recover-
ing from injuries sustained in a
car accident Jan. 23. While his
accident was definitely serious,
causing partial paralysis and
leaving Thomas in a wheelchair,
it was believed he would make a
full recovery and eventually walk
again. Officially, Thomas died of
a heart attack Tuesday morning,
but reports are already surfacing
that the nine-time Pro Bowler
committed suicide in the ij£
hospital. That seems hard to
believe. Somebody asked me if
Mercyhurst football players
might re-consider playing as a
result of Thomas' death. This
also seems silly. Thomas'
paralysis was caused by a i
reckless, high-speed car accident
and had nothing to do with
football or football injuries. In
short, you or I had just as great a
chance as did Derrick Thomas to
suffer what he did. Besides, «
Laker football players are (for
the most part) solid citizens who
would definitely not do anything
as stupid as Thomas did.
•The recent drug bust at
Edinboro University is again
raising the subject of drug use on
college campuses, especially
among student-athletes. Accord-
ing to reports from Edinboro,
five of the 12 students arrested
were current or former athletes.
This week's "Campus Question"
of the Mercyhurst
student
not
among
body
drugs
the
are
discuss
a problem
general
whether
or
student
or
not
body,
but what about strictly among
our student-athletes? From
and traveling with many Mercy-
hurst athletes, I would say that
drugs among athletes are far less
common and far less of a
This isn't to say that drugs aren't *
Mercyhurst athletes generally
have a good head on their
shoulders and realize that the
consequences of foul play are
. TTTTT
THE LAKER LOG
both certain and immediate.
There's no doubt that the media
and possibly the NCAA will be
looking into the Erie area and Find lay women s hockey team sees double
collegiate athlete drug use more For the second time this season, the Mercyhurst women's hockey
closely as a result of die team handed the University of Findlay its second defeat by a 5-2
Edinboro busts.
score. The Lady leers' latest triumph came Saturday afternoon at the
•To the "Infamous Seventh
Men" who last week wrote The Ice Center and moves Mercyhurst to 18-6 in theirfirstseason of play
Head coach Mike Sisti's young team converted half of their power
Merciad regarding the issue of
fan attendance at volleyball
games, a quick reply. First,
a thanks for taking the time to
defend your enthusiasm and
play chances against the Lady Oilers (4-8), with K.C. Gallo, Jen
Jeffrey, C.J. Ireland, and Randi Pilger notching goals on the man
advantage. An additional even-strength goal came from junior Erie
native Bridget Lane. Netminder Tiffany Ribble picked up the win in
support for Laker sports, and-; goal by stopping 17 of 19 Findlay shots. Fresh off a five-game
from knowing some of you
personally, I know you're true- winning streak, the Lady leers travel to Manhattanville (N.Y.) this
blue Lakermaniacs. But to say weekend for a pair of games.
that the team lures everyone
"into one cheering section that:
grows larger every game" might Rowing teams "Rush" to good finish
be pushing it At last check, the Behind a solid showing from junior Laura Rush, the Laker rowing
average attendance for Mercy-
team placed well at last Saturday's Indoor Ergometer Championships
hurst home volleyball games is
142 fans per match. That's not in Pittsburgh. Rush powered to a first place finish in the heavyweight
stellar by any means and actually division and might qualify to represent Mercyhurst at the national
championships this spring. In other races, Mercyhurst captured
ranks fifth out of five Laker
winter sports in average home second, third and eighth places in the lightweight men's division, and
attendance. One thing we do second andfifthpositions in the lightweight women's division. The
agree on, though: the "Seventh
day's novice action saw the Lakers take fourth in the open division
Man" can really get inside the and second in the lightweight
heads of Mercyhurst opponents
and rattle them, changing the
momentum of some games, if the
fans are allowed to do so. That's
Laker netters beat the Rock
why they call it a"home court It's one down, 11 to go for the Mercyhurst men's tennis team. Coach
advantage," right? Ray Yost's squad opened their spring season with a 6-3 road win over
| *Fbr sports fans who are sick Slippery Rock University last Saturday. The Lakers won four of
of listening to the Gannon
singles matches and bested the Rockets in two of three doubles
Golden Knight-dominated matches to move to 1-0 on the young campaign. The senior-led
airwaves of local sports talk*
Lakers host the Great Lakes Doubles Tournament at Erie's Westwood
radio, try switching to a new Racquet Club Friday and Saturday. Mercyhurst's women's tennis
program hitting the Hurst
team prepares for its Hilton Head, S.C. spring break training with a
airwaves. The^'Hurst Sports Feb. 18 road tune-up against the University of Pittsburgh.
Insider" is a student-run program
pj that airs on WMCE (88.5/104.9
FM) weeknights at 5:30 p.m. and
examines national and Laker
sports news in-depth. The best H i e Valentine's Day
part of the show is the "Sports
Reporters" segment, which runs
on Tuesdays during the show.
I Lovefest"
Five Hurst students have a no-
holds-barred open mike session
on many controversial sport
subjects at Mercyhurst and
beyond. Check it out.
Playoff Update... VS.
If the playoffs started today
(2/9), the Lady Laker *
basketball team and the
Laker men's hockey team
would be in. The men's !
hockey team has already Men 's and Women $ Basketball at the MAC
clinched a playoff spot.The
Mercyhurst men's basket;
This Monday 2/14
ball team would not qualify Women 6 p.m., Men 8 p.m.
for the playoffs if the
regular season ended today.
The women's hockey team
is an independent and will
not go to the postseason. The Rivalry Continues