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FEBRUARY 7,1985

VOL 58 NO. 16

At MSG
Winter Weekend canceled
Proposal to The scheduled Winter Weekend was weekend, classes were not scheduled
canceled Monday by Academic; Dean on Friday, February 8 so that students
allow|pets I David Palmer for the second time in could have the opportunity to go home
two years. 7 S § 1 J i ^ r ? or take part in other weekend activities

accepted A This year's cancellation, ilike last they had planned for this mid point.of
year, occured due to a snow storm the winter term.
which closed the college down. ;iOn The Dean had to reinstate classes
/
by Brian Sheridan $ Monday, January 21, a winter blizzard because he believed classes held Mon-
left the college idle and canceled day, Wednesday and Frl day^ were not
•A proposal to keep pets in the Mer- classes that day. { £ $ fulfilling the amount of time necessary
cyhurst apartments, submitted by two to maintain the. essential .contact
students, Dave Armstrong and Tim Students were informed of the
Latimer, was passed at Tuesday's Mer- calendar, change through their pro- minutes. *^5f | t | ^
cyhurst Student Government meeting. fessors on Monday. Students were 'Contact minutes, according toT.Dr.
disappointed. Dr. Palmer said, the deci- Palmer, are a specific number of hours
The proposal will allow residents of classes must meet to fulfill the re-
the Mercyhurst and Briggs Apartments sion was unfortunate, but it's the best
choice in the long run. £ f$ quirements] established by the
as well as residents of the townhouses The few students who participated in the regulatory agencies of higher educa-
to keep pets on the college premises. Spirit Contest show their exuberance. Prior to the cancellation of the
tion.. Dr. Palmer stated, 2,250 hours of
Stipulations, however, are included instruction must be achieved* each
with the proposal. According to the term to meet? with the expected
proposal, pet owners will be asked to
sign »aa contract* with Phyllis Aiello,
director of housing and safety before a
Not much spirit standards.
Dr. Palmer said the academic calen-
dar is "very tight" and does not allow
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pet is brought on campus.


The contract binds the pet owners to
care properly for the animal and keep
generated at contest for flexibility.; "If* we were on
semesters, the day could be put on the
tail end of the calendar, but it can't be
them under control. Students will also ^r The two ieams who V/ere the^oniy EcKnbcu^ gaupe..on Monday.^buUpafr. done with a 4-3-3 calendar,'*;he stated.
fcoTPupewuHrte fur amy damages*the *hrocai partlClpafttSWfniffs ^tjartTSpf rlt tlclpalfton nohe-spFrlriontesnitselT "" W* alrade off/* DrFPalmetedded.
pet may cause. *? J- T contest, Baldwin Hail's second floor was low, Seymour stated. "WhatI, you get* in one you loose in
The proposal passed through MSG and McAuley Hall, will both share the Seymour: blames the lack of par- another." I u
with only one vote against lithe $100 pizza prize. $g *- f ticipation to the? resident assistants. *? The Dean did not Inform the faculty
proposal. 4 J[ 1 i The third annual spirit contest was T h e effortsfcfrom?the R.A.'s In of the revision until late last Friday.
"Everybody is really optimistic held In the Campus Center during Fri- McAuley were weak." However, students were not-aware of
about the proposal," Latimer said. ^ * day's basketball game against Coppin £ Steve Borowski and Amy Groover the changesuntil Monday of this week.
The proposal* now will be sent to State and again on Monday, when the were the only R.A.'s who initiated their Freshman Kelly Murphy feels,
Aiello for further clarification. | ; * Lakers,played the Fighting Scots of floors j to gather* a (team together, "cancelling Winter Weekend on such
In other business,;'MSG'President Edinboro. t? 4 '} Seymour staled. 3 short notice was unfair."** f £&*>'
Pat Songer updated the progress deal- White both games were well attend- The J lack of enthusiasm from the While some students feel that the
ing with complaints, lodged "at last ed, "the overall participation in the R.A.'s was not the*only factor which cancellation was announced too late,
week's meeting.*! 4. ..-/J spirit contest Itself was very disappoin- hindered attendance. "We have to many believe the administration
:
*The problems with 4he poor condi- tlng," Steve Seymour, a judgeSfor the blame a little on mid-terms," he added. should be prepared for. the expected
tions of the laundry room irvthe Mer- contest said. . «* \ tp S Seymour&nd -the two other judges snow days and possibly take some
cyhurst Apartments ?were due'to the . Dave Armstrong and Jim Benusa scheduled the contest at this time other course of action. "We could have
lack of personnel infthe maintenance were the other two Judges who because ;Edinboro was :the biggest made it up some other way, rather than
department, Songer said. I. '' Z assisted Seymour with the contest. home game that remained during the cancelling* our weekend," Senior
A repairman will;be-on campus by Both teams displayed their cheering season. As the arch rival, the three James Sherrod said.
the end of the week to repair the abilities well,|Benusa said.* However, judges believed this would jdraw a
broken. washers and dryers, Songer "the overall contest was a failure," he significant number of students to take Feelings the same remorse, Junior
said. The request for more washers remarked. Robin "Patton feels "It's unfortunate
f J part in the contest. &&:? *S because ""some students made plans
and dryers was rejected by Becker- * Each team only had between 15-20
Maytag due to what Songer said "was participants, Seymour said. "I don't and now they are worried about atten-
low volume on use." ••* The number of students the judges ding, classes," ^Pattonj said.; "There
understand why." «*&- g* I expected to yell, scream and cheer was should have been days set asidelfor
le In regards to the security problems "In^past years, it was much more a disappointment.; However, Seymour this, she added. £jjg
at St. Mark's, Songer was told addi- festive, Seymour stated. "We had a thanks those who did participate and
tional security will not be added due to great time last year, too bad it turned urges them to continue expressing For many ^students, plans to go
home will have to be put off; however,
lack of funds. 1 * i 1 * out this way." The games were well at- their spirit during the last month of the some students have decided to go
The next MSG meeting will be held tended. About 1,100 people were at the season. ? #$ home despite the cancellation. "It
Tuesday, February 12,. at 3:30 p.m.;in
2l4Zurn. V W ¥ r. ' doesn't affect me in the least bit
because I'm going home anyway,"
Sheila Bond said* "It wouldn't have
mattered if they cancelled it earlier, but
I made plans to go home, anil now I
have to stay here," Sophomore* Nancy
Emmi said. 4 *• $ .
According to Dean Palmer, the
Winter Weekend was-; originated to
mmmm
mm allow* students a break from classes,
^mim^^tt
especially since the winter months do
not have any holidays like fan and spr-
ing terms. • * i *£ 5§ ~
pis Winter Weekend was started *, the
winter of 1982; It has been cancelled
m+m twice smce r
its initiation three years
ago. • t 4

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THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 7,1985
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Library
byjstructural chang
By Lisa Riforgiato
iliary services are located at Dean Palmer^ attributes the
^Excessive noise tin the different points. As a result, a noise to the increase of
library has led to structural constant stream of traffic Is students utilizing the facility.
changes within the building so created. The balconies do not "Something lias to be done to
that a quieter atmosphere can allow for soundproofing, give students a better oppor-
be provided. | J > Cooper stated. - tunity to study, so we are go-
It was brought to the atten- Any movement or function, ing to have to do jsome re-
tion of both academic:Dean such as the use of the copy designing," he stated./ 1
Dr. David Palmer and Director machine, opening and closing Palmer and Cooper have
Luau '85's entertainment, Loki Ontai's
of the library Joan Cooper, doors, and use of the;card agreed to relocate the Cur-

HRM
that too much noise and com- catalogs, can ' be heard riculum library to the third
motion I prohibited students throughout the entire building, floor of Old Main. In turn, that
from , studying. Palmer and stated Cooper. "| room will, be occupied by
Cooper found specific * Classrooms are also on the "groups".seeking a room to

aoes Hawaii ani UK


w
reasons for the abundance of
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noise and have taken steps to


remedy it.vft '•
i r-
Cooper* believes ?the
, ^V &
same perimeterj as the aux-
iliary . services, so students
traveling to and from classes
.also: add aLtOL the I problem,
discuss iclass projects. The
lounge areas.4and.classrooms
will also be relocated, Palmer
said, so students don't have to
By Chris Cardinal! grown in the forests of Hawaii, students?;are not creating the
Have you ever wished you are being flown injfromfthe Cooper said. f be subjected to the constant
problem. Cooper said, "the 'There are some of our own flow 'of traffic, on all three
were in Hawaii? Well, Luau '85 islands to be ?used as floors. ' f i
is the next best thing to being decorations. library is an equalizer, where students and others who do
therel The Mercyhurst College both the loneliest and most consider this an annex of the jPalmer. reminds students
John Wolper, Chairman of sociable people a on campus Student Union, but it is
Department of Hotel and the Hotel restaurant Depart- that the library is a placebo
Restaurant!Management will ment, stated that the luau in can go." 'basically' the structure which study,. and not a pvlace ho
sponsor Luau '85 which will be past years has been a great Cooper explained, "The causes the problem." gatheK socially " "
held Friday, s February 22 and success and this year will be building is a giant megaphone. Cooper commented, "If Cooper said "I feel you can't
Saturday, February 23. This no exception. It was designed for lighting there is a big problem it will be leam without some talking,
event begins at 7:00 p.m. at purposes and at the time noise taken care of, but the staff is and since a lot of studying in-
All proceeds from Luau '85 was not a consideration." here to run the library, not the
Saint Mark's Center. *. $& will go toward the immediate volves group work, it can't be
M The library's two main floors students.:; It J is up to the avoided, but students have to
Authentic Polynesian enter- installation of computers for were constructed with
tainer,' Loki lOntani will per- the HRM department. students themselves j to^ do monitor students," she
balconies and all of the [aux- 3
form two live floor shows. that." ?f I concluded.
Faculty, staff, and students
Silk leis will be given to all of Mercyhurst College will be
guests.^Guests are welcome able to purchase their tickets
to dress In Polynesian attire.* A for $18.00 per person instead
prize £ will* be awarded each of the $20.00 fee charged for
night* for?the most" original norpmembers 6r tne^Mer-
dress. | 4
Following the floor show Is
cyhurst community.*
Flyers for Luau '85 were
Sab batl c*ytb*^ preSatf
the I Hawaiian buffet Fresh sent out last Friday and as of
roasted pig and * chicken Monday 160 reservations for
Polynesian are a few of the Friday night have been made.
Items included in the buffet. There is a maximum of 275
campuses to businesses
Also included are such reservations per night. Anyone reasoning for the? taking of
tropical delights as traditional wishing to attend this unique By Naomi Romanchok batlcals have spread from the
A recent U.S. News ft World campus to the business world. sabbaticals. "Some go to
Hawaiian salads. ** •• affair should cat) 825-0333 for study, others to write articles,
Authentic 'wild plants, reservations. • i Report article states that sab- These extended job absences
are being taken at such com- some do research in education
panies as IBM and the areas, 5 new course develop-
McDonalds Corporation, ment or trips to enhance
ifo According to the article, knowledge* in one's own
sabbaticals are provided to at- discipline. Essentially sab-
baticals are taken for profes-
( Little Anthony's tract and keep workers, deal \

with stress and burnout on the sional growth," according to


job, broaden professional the Dean.
T"fi.-pJ-- M LalPizzaria skills ore simply? provide
veteran employees with an op-
Before a faculty member
goes on a sabbatical, he or she
2204 Liberty St. portunity for personal growth. must submit a proposal to the
| But as Academic Dean, Dr. Academic Dean. The two work
i
\
w I Ph. 458-2110 David Palmer says, "In the out* an arrangement Sstating
g Weekdays we deliver up to midnightl academic world, after a faculty the specific purpose of the 1
$ Friday ft Saturday 11:30-2 a.m. member has been at an institu- leave. The Dean then makes
• Wo Deliver to Mercyhurst FREE • tion for seven years they are his recommendation about the
SUBS — ., BUTTER ft GARLIC * W eligible for sabbatical." faculty member's sabbatical
_ _ . T , *~*1.50 — DRUMETTES — k Palmer jadds that \ most f of to the college presidents J
Maatball KLSO 12PI*aaa [JOO these eligible faculty I are
Italian Combo *.75 *>«•«»• «eoo With this arrangement,
tenured with the college. f a c u l t y m e m b e r s are
- ** m muni •• — — ——•—• *2.75 i G r # # k Hot Dogs Dr. Palmer*gives different
>amagt *2.7S ^^^m^^mm -SKVS^VWV continued on page 3
wHti pappara a onions »3.00 — WINGS —
•Hamft ChUtO *2.7S Ragular . Medium - Hot
2M
stook ..™ •s.oo '3T5S: *
Chill,Pint n, M, '"!1^S Xtr«v»o*Ubla#* ranch «.30 t oOHS & M A S Q o ^ ?
Spogholti Dinnor ,f »2.75 30 Placa Sucfcat »S.OO
m
r; ^S> J 884-2245; "*0<
t ' —PIZZA—. I t ^ r 'S ;-
Horn k Small« .4\ Modium Largo
Chooto *XO0t '4.00 g£ »4.75 3627f>eachSt. Erie, PA 16508
Choicoof2 •3J0 . «4\50 *5J80
Each additional • JO j • .75 * '1.00 Receive 10% OFF;
Item Itdtfe dan. ailMt. mstft. aulrtaas. mmmt, p^piml. tea. U\ mmmt. mi tHro. Balloon In A Boxf
on any Cash & Hot Airships *
Mini 4 Pioco Ptzxa '1.50 iJLSMM I ^*?5n Pepperonl Carry order for
PappajfOHi Bfaaq •• w 1.99 i Valentine's Day Balloon Bouquets
Largo Anti-Paato »3.50 with Mercyhurst I.D.
Small Anti-Paato ................. M.95 ^ H H I dozon........... —..* *330 and much much more.
Pizza Balls ».50 aa. i Deliveries by Marco The Love Bear
9
" W E BALLOON ANYTHING'
FEBRUARYS, 1985 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

Main offices wi ing to


accommodate at noon hour
i By Brenda Lowe business office, the registrar's to meet with an employee
The offices throughout Old office, financial aid and the within a particular Office dur-
Main are in operation before bookstore. ing noon and 1 p.m. They may
the noon hour and they are in i*While Old Main seems to arrange for an appointment
o p e r a t i o n a f t er 1 p.m. come to a standstill between that is covenient for, both
However, all offices close noon and 1 p.m., some offices parties.* $. £ J * \£&
their doors between noon and do remain open. |
1 p.m., thereby making it dif- Financial Aid Office; one of many that dose at noon.
The offices that are general-
ficult for students to conduct
any business affairs. 1; i
Personnel Director at the
ly open 'during this time in-
clude the fadmissions office
and the adult college.
Less applications madejto law schools
l\
ftua fr**

college, 1 Thomas Billingsley, During the registration By Debbie Hlson R * I *


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believes-'that the offices are period,! the business ^office The College Press Service individuals returning to law Social Studies.
dormant at certain hours; and the registrars office work revealed for the second year school, Allen saidU' S ' # ^ t A At Mercyhurst, Dr. Allen and
however, he does not "see a through the lunch hour to ac- there is a decrease in the William Felsgraf, American members of the political
need to have the offices open commodate students through number of students going to Bar Association president, cience department ] assist
during the traditional lunch the process. law school. This is despite the said with the government cut students with admission Re-
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hour. £& ^ ?. 1 The bookstore, located in fact that 90 percent of the backs and the slowed growth quirements for law school.
Billingsley said the Zurn '• Hall, also extends its graduates find jobs within six of economy, students ;are Allen suggests that students
students and faculty have not hours during the first week of months' of obtaining their engaging in other fields. have an idea if they want to at-
shown a need for extending each new term to allow degree. .j <vj The decrease in students tend law school no later than
business hours by eliminating students, especially com- Mercyhurst Colleges pro- going to law school has been their sophomore year because
the lunch hour. muters, the opportunity to pur- fessor of Political Science, Dr. reffected by Mercyhurst Col- the process of* admittance is
However, he did say that if chase books. However, the David Allen admits "thisjs a lege. According to Allen, nine time consuming. f j*i >
the need was prevalent, most bookstore does not continue statistical fallacy." He says students from the class of Katerine Erie, a senior
of I the offices would accom- its extended hours beyond the that there are fewer students 1977 went to law school in Political Science major said, "I
modate the entire college. first week, k K \ I applying to law school, but the comparison with the three that always wanted to be an at-
The personnel director said, At one-time,*the bookstore universities are not lacking went in*1983. I % % torney." In her freshman year
most of the offices are short of did? remain open \ between students in the la programs. ^Although there is not a set she knew that after graduation
staff, but if the employees feel noon and 1 p.m. ifor one According to a study by The pre-law *major at Mercyhurst, she wanted to \go to 'law
it is necessary to remain open month, but did not \find it Law School Admissions Coun- there are; certain guidelines school. In Octobe.r Erie took
during § that hour, they Scan beneficial due to the Slack of cil (LSAC), applications to the set for those students wishing the five hour Law School
work out a lunch schedule business during that hour. 173 nationwide accredited law to attend law|fschool, the Achievement Test and is now
among themselves. * Billingsley said, the college schools have dropped 12 per- political science professor waiting for her acceptance. I
Offices which close their of- is accommodating to students cent over the last two yearsl said. According to Allen there Mercyhurst students, like
fice doors at noon include the or faculty members who wish
W » '*<*.
Demographics .seem to be are not specific undergraduate other students} nationwide,
» • - 3
•;-- M the major- reason-* for *• this courses that students-need for upon graduation from la
decline, added Allen. admission toTaw^dhooE school will find a Job within six
Sabbaticals, continued from page 2 Some reasons include the Some of the majors that go months. 90 percent of this
lack? of students and the in- on to law school are: Political years graduates will find jobs
guaranteed a position upon half-year sabbaticals at full crease in the number of older Science, History, English, and within six months also.?*
return and are also protected pay. !p~ I i * ! ff
by the security of tenure. He says that departments
Faculty members can opt with veteran faculty members
for taking a |half-year sab- usually have more sabbaticals.
batical at full pay or a full year "Some departments: have no
sabbatical at half-pay.* tenured faculty; no faculty that
B Upon return from sab- have been here long enough to
batical, the faculty member qualify." r. •*
must, in accordance with the Dr. Vivetta Petronio, of the
pre-sabbatical arrangement, English department, took a full
present materials to the Dean. year sabbatical last year. She
• ^
"Some results must be pro- felt it helped enormously. "I
duced; | something written, hadn't had a sabbatical
r e s u l t s from a survey, specifically for I study, since
something studied or increas-
ed researched," according to
1960/* Dr. « Petronio did
research dealing with creative
Decide for yourself about retail management
Dr. Palmer. *
Dr. Palmer estimates that
writing andean article about
"Dracula". • . | m i »
opportunities at! HilIs. |
between two and four faculty Dr. Palmer was surprised by We may be totally wrong for you. You But you're getting bombarded with
members take sabbaticals in the phenomena of sabbaticals may be totally wrong/or us. It's pretty . propaganda and promises from lots of
any £ given year. iThere are, spreading to -the corporate hard to tell from an ad. t ^ different companies. Why should you
however/ some years when Of course we want you to know that our believe everything you read in a recruit-
world. He believes that after a ment ad? * .J m 3gP |
faculty members do not re- sabbatical, an employee training program for college grads —*
quest sabbaticals. * would be "refreshed, have a business majors or liberal arts majors The answer is, you shouldn't. But if
Dr.* Palmer says that the new perspective and ffresh
— is about the best in the industry. you'd like to find out more about Hills,
That when you sign on with Hills you talk with us. We won't make you pie-
faculty predominantly choose ideas." &> ? M i learn to supervise 150 people and a r in-the-sky promises^We'll just tell you
multimillion dollar operation. And that about Hills. So you can decide for your-
the retail business today is a whole lot self about us. i fi£t
more sophisticated than you probably Drop off your resume at your placement
realized. »-?5 - •& t
office and we'll arrange a meeting with
one of our Personnel Representatives.
be at your school on! February

it

Or send your resume to the College Recruitment Dept.


Hills Personnel Office, 15 Dan Road, Canton, Mass. 02021
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THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 7.1986


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Experience didn't pay off DO NT YOU GM$ "MNKAH cows


TH TS j[ WIW TE fe * CHll TTLS COME*
^Winter Weekend was cancelled once again. A weekend IM wevere. WATCH T H
at home, activities off campus or a day to just get caught
up with sleep or homework are plans which no longer ex-
THINJ& HAS £T ru }
w&&£
ist for students who were anticipating the long weekend. GOMMA
Many 'students made arrangements^weeks ago.
However.the snow came and cancelled classes. Now the MAKSf
cancellation of Winter Weekend must be. dealt with. The *B6"ie.UT
administration can not be blamed for an act of Mother
Nature. However, they can* be* blamed* for notifying
students and faculty four days.prior to the scheduled
u m p KB
event. \ & i.. \. '. $ • -**. APIOJIG .
Students were notified of the calendar change on Mon- COMPARE t>
day February 4. The snow storm occurred on January 21.
TO THIS.'.'
I*
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Approximately fourteen days lapsed. The administration


knew the day would have,to be made up the day of the
snow storm. Apparently a decision had to be made, but
there was no decision to make. It was evident that a snow
storm on Monday and Winter Weekend taking place on a \Ml\,*<L^-
Friday would not allow for the required class time to be
met in terms of satisfying the allotted hours designated to
the Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes. If a decision
was made by the middle of the week, The Merciad would
have been able to relay the message to the college
through the-January 24?issue. This would have allowed
more time for students and faculty to rethink their plans
Merciad Sports Editor failSi i j
and possibly make other arrangements. «*
£ Considering that the same situaton occurred last -year,
it would seem that experience would have paid off. It is
m
io cojTimeridwomeD^teamifofiaf forts
To: Greg Yoko, Sports tinue to practice and to travel ty are winners even though it
highly likely the same situation will occur again next year. Editor of The Merciad and to play when you are not doesn't show up in the won-
\ The college should continue to schedule ^Winter RE: Column appearing in winning? loss column. Hang in there,
Weekend, but should make it clear on the calendar January 31 issue f Our women's team is not Lady Lakers! Don't ever give
dispersed early fall term that the weekend will not be Dear Greg, going to give up! They -will upl Winning Is not necessarily
definite pending the weather. This may save a few plans We love you, we respect you, continue to practice, to travel, the most important thing in
but \ we certainly differ with to play, and to battle their athletics, but trying to win is.
as well as establish some concrete policy. you. Instead of blasting a team courageous hearts^ out and to
with negativism when they are leave the "courts exhausted -
down, we think they should be win or lose, i * I L, Sincerely,
complimented. Do you realize Nothing in life comes easy. Len Cyterski
how difficult it must be to con- People who overcome adversi- Janet Price

fv Frances M. Moavero, Editor


Naomi A. Romanchok, Assistant Editor
f Brian Sheridan. News Editor :.
Laura Ruby, Feature Editor
Greg Yoko, Sports Editor
Jothany Williams, Photography
Gary Laurnoff, Art Design -
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VOL 58 NO. 16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7,1985
Reportersn 9'rfj of evitienee QnieO
Wydetta Carter r ^ n QniritwttfbrlOtert^J-
Michael Fachetti
Debbie Hlson
Betsy Lantz ! ^rjdpaylor
Brenda Lowe i JeffVona v
JI r Robert Zonna
Typists "
Reno Zicarelli, Chris Cardinal!
Distribution Managers
Tim Hoh. Pete Werbaneth
Matt Duska, Cartoonist | Grace Rtccl, Copy Editor
Richard Prtm, Business Manager Stephen J. Curd©, Faculty Advisor

THE MERCIAD welcomes the expressions of its readers in "Your


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Contributions wil I be edited for grammatical or spellihg errors.
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The Adult College Program


more m a t u r e approach toUraditional college
fe A "»

By Sandra L. Taylor children iand employers. For example, General ending process, much like the Technological and cultural
Adult students, once con- Women have been raised!to Motors now hires far fewer traditional student's ex- change is accelerating at such
sidered non-traditional, are put everyone g else first and people than does McDonald's. perience in college. a rapid pace that continuing
one of the fastest growing themselves .last.; Now after Tile education of; the work In fact, there are more education isf necessary to
phenomenons infthe country. thousands of years of history force has been increased similarities • between adult- maintain the standards of liv-
-Making up nearly* fourty per- women are finally k concen- rapidly; i today one worker in type and traditional students ing.i With expansion of
cent of all college students, trating on and reacting to their four has a college degree. But than differences. $ business land industry, com-
they attend classes during the own needs) | I? j generating interesting and Fear!? Like all four-letter petition has shrunk the size of
day, evening and weekend More and more men are rewarding jobs that can be a words, the effects of its the aworld. America must
time frames. In the summer returning ^ to the classroom, part of a career has been magnitude are enormous. Fit- utilize fall 'valuable human
months most campuses enroll too. With the G.I. Bill and com- difficult. A 2§» •* ting into the existing flow can resources to compete with the
more adult learners than pany reimbursement pro- Some adult e learners? are be frightening. Questions other 5 i ndustrialbed nations.
traditional-age students, i a grams, it is easier for them to former college students who like...Am I too old? Can I really And all students, especially
According to the National pursue higher education. are returning to classrooms handle the workload? Will i adults are readdressing
C e n t e r for E d u c a t i o n A&S&i after San interruption I of have enough money? Have I themselves to the change in
Statistics (NCES) more than 5 previous studies. Some have a chosen the right Institution to order to stay main stream.
million adults are currently degree already, but need addi- meet my educational needs? The development of a new
enrolled injdegree-credit pro- tional undergraduate credits Should ^participate in other social ethic in which produc-
grams. The question is con- to qualify for graduate school, college activities? What tivity and commitment to ex-
stantly asked...Who are these professional schools or cer- courses of study should I cellence are once again
students and why are they ap- tification. Many have changed take? Can I?achieve high cherished must prevail. There
pearing on college campuses their minds about what it is grades? > | | \ are only a few reasons why the
all over America? they thought they wanted to It's not easy,.* but the com- complexion lof college cam-
Basically, it's-simple. The do and are now preparing mon denominator is that puses are ever changing. By
adult student is a mature ver- themselves for different everyone isj a student. The 1990, there will be .1.5 million
sion of the traditional student. careers. Adult students range level of ^expectations is high, fewer youth between the ages
I must admit there are excep- in age from.the early 20's to as well as the commitment to of 16-24 than In 1984. One third
tions, since I am also con- Sandra Taylor the BOfr-tfejigll succeed. * 7 of the nation's population by
sidered an adult student. More Changes in the job market and Adults vary greatly in the ex- Both types of students need the late 1980's will be in the
importantly, a majority of the the new "highs tech" has tent and type of educational services from the educational age range of^25-45, the years
adult student population con- misplaced many workers. With activity in which they engage. Institution and desire good considered to be the primary
sists of women. Changes in the closing* of' the national For every adult student there quality education. But there adult learning years/*
the family structure have trig- steel mills and, the disappear- i§jajJ life rent particular fujflll- are^ so m e^m aj o rAdjf f e re n c e s.^ It's, no secret. The develop-
gered^ttie-^return of* may Ing blue-collar positions, men mentf Many tlmes'a degree is Ike raising twin children," an ment of the • Adult College
women to college campuses. find it necessary to receive ad- an end to a personal goal. I speak again from experience, department working as a lia-
Since 1972 the number of ditional education for job However, education is a never- each child needs nourish- sion{ between faculty, ad-
women over the age of 25 security or upward mobility. ending process, t t & ment, love, understanding and ministration and adult learners
enrolled in college has more With about 21 million new jobs Now thissmay be exciting encouragement J for growth has enabled the college to bet-
than doubled. Women have being generated i by the for some people but for most and development. They just re- ter service adults, helping with
changed'the way they view economy in 1990, according to pepple completing the first quire it at different times and marketing and retention while
themselves. Throughout the the Bureau of Labor Statistics, degree was like climbing Mt. possibly in different ways. offering classes and programs
evolution of society, women "high tech" fields will add on- Everest with a.'fork and knife. Like their young counter- that address the needs of the
became the "supporters" of ly about one million, leaving Either it was challenging and a parts, adult learners want entire community.
the world. They took care of about 20 million jobs in other great deal of fun or it was a good instruction, financial aid Physical expansion of the
brothers, fathers, husbands, areas. ,rr * t slow and seemingly never* and personal and career office is giving adults a place
counseling.-Adults come to to hang their coats, meet each
BREMJC
college to ensure a better way other and establish support
rftAG TIME of life. 1 networks which encourage
But adults are seeking more students to continue fulfilling
FOR THE GREAT TASTE SM
MCDOrjIO^
than a?"9Jto 5" education. their educational goals. There
U n l i k e t r a d i t i o n a l - a g e are 411 adult students enroll-
t* 11 Convenient Locations students, adults require-col- ed through the Adult College
4319 Peach Street lege policies that are flexible program; 263 are women.
1311 Broad Street & and take into account varied Seventy four students are pur-
2170 East Lake Road 1115 Sassafras Street
909 Peninsula Drive 4316 Buffalo Road ' a c a d e m i c a n d w o r k suing slacond degrees. Out of
2650 West 26th Street Imperial Point Plaza, Girard backgrounds, family respon- the total enrollment, 337 have
Millcreek Mall Interstate 90 and 97, \ sibilities and financial duties. graduated from high school.
4i^J»x£ t*f^JI 430 State Street ** State St. Exit Being sensitive to the needs There are more single people
of all students is nothing new. attending classes than mar-
*

Mr. Sam Covelli


b

Slop by after t f » gmtwlI Owner-Operator it is*a forever lasting process ried ones, 271 to be exact; £
,v' -J of growth and development at Mercyhurst is where it's at -
all institutions;.The adult stu- for almost everyone. The cokj
MC dent population will continue leges has shown true commit^
B fltS A GOOD TIME McDonalds
I to grow. With the aging of ment to the adult student. The
America,: (the Baby Boomers creation of the Mercyhurst
IFOR THE GREAT TASTE
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are here)* there is more College Career Institute 'is
dependence upon the older meeting the needs of displac-
Americans to provide impetus ed workers. It concentrates on
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for^scientific! and social training adults in areas that
Buy any Large Sandwich and advancement. ?& <£ 4 will provide employment. Corf
The average life span is con- ry and Warren Centers have
Receive a'HamburgerjFREE tinuously being extended due been able to service students
to advances irv science and who want to attend quality col-
• v a medicine. Thus the gap from lege but would probably not be
Good at any Erie and Girard, PA McDonald's the traditional end of formal able to because of their loca-
education to death is widen- tion and the distance to the
•• Operator for reimbursement tend to: ing, while the rate of ob- Erie campus. ^ | ji£f
t McDonald's, P.O. Box 4049 :-* solescence* of knowledge is Adults offer a lot to educa-
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Offer expires Feb. 17,1985 Cash value 1/20 of a pent Education.is truly a lifelong goes..."Experience is the best
p r o c e s s of l e a r n i n g . continued on page 8
THE MERCIAD £ FEBRUARY 7,1985
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modern Mercyhurst emerges


By Susan Marcy dedicated to Erie Mayor Louis Board of Trustees announced
TuJJio. j& $ ! that Dr. Willianru P. Garvey
In the year 1969, Mercyhurst The year 1972 brough^Mer- would become the ninth presi-
o f f i c i a l l y became co- cyhurst its first layman presi- dent ^of Mercyhurst College.
educational {and in June of dent, Dr.*. Marion L. Shane. Dr. Garvey took office on July
that same year, Daniel Burke Sister M. Carolyn Herrmann 1, 1980, replacing Dr. Shane. fc/ AJATUCO
becames Mercyhurst's first Had preceded Dr. Shane as •In 1981, Mercyhurst played
male graduate. president but stepped down in its first football game under Answer the trivia question correctly and
M&ln the same year, the Facul- 1972 after 10 years as the col- Coach DeMeo/ The ? Lakers win a large pizzalcompliments of The Clip-
ty Senate became the College lege president. J defeated St. I John Fisher at pers Cove. Place your [answer with your
Senate and admitted students % fn 1973, *sdme housing Erie I Veterans Stadium on name? and address in the trivia box at the
as one:third-of its member- changes were made at the col- September 5.
ship. At-this time, Sister M. lege. Preston Hall was con- In J1983, Dr. Garvey leased Clippers Cove.
Carolyn Herrmann was the verted to I faculty offices and part of the St.| Mark's QUESTION: His supporting role roie as
president of the college. 4 McAuley Hall S became the Seminary. St. Mark's now Sylvester Stallone's crusty [old trainer in
lnH970, Preston Hall was men's dormitory. Also in 1973, houses the D'Angelo School "ROCKY"£is one of the highlights in this
changed from a convent to a the second floor of Weber Hall of Music and the Hotel-
men's dormitoryi and the was made into a dance studio. Restaurant Management wonderfulffilm. Name this supporting actor.
Sisters of Mercy moved to the In * 1974,1 Sesler ? apartments department. LAST WEEK'S QUESTION: He co-starred
third floor of Egan Hall. It waswere made available to On April 28,1983, President with Diana Ross in the film, "Lady Sings the
in.** 1970 that Dr. William P. students. Reagan phoned Dr. Garvey to Blues."
Garvey, then a professorlof The year 1976 marked Mer- commend Phim on the Mer- ANSWER: Billy Dee Williams. Congratula-
history, was appointed cyhurst College's 50th * an- cyhurst Career Institute (MCI)
Academic Dean of the college. niversary. JThe celebration which was i located jat St. tions to Bob Dennler! "•*- I J
Also in 1970, tennis and crew began October 9th with a Mark's. This program, which
were inflated as varsity sports.
Golden Fifty banquet which began on April 18th, offered
Construction of the Learning
Resource Center began that
was held at the Hilton Hotel in
Erie. A combined Parents-Fall
certificate training in six oc-
cupational skills. The goal ol 4th Annual Joke Contest
year, and was completed the Weekend was held at the col- the program was to retrair By Sr. Elisabeth Linisen " t
next year. •$* lege iwith a weekend full of unemployed individuals foi A few years ago, while he was sitting in his apartment to
| On July 17, 1970, Baldwin events i to 'celebrate the new careers. i study for the Ohio Bar Exam, Pat Weschler (Mercyhurst
anniversary, m
Hall, the girl's dormitory, was In 1983, a Nautilus Center '78) wrote to me: "Lots of the ideas come to me while I am
dedicated to Mabel R. i I n 1977rthe Campus Center was installed within the Cam trying to study for exams, but they are NEVER connected
Baldwin, a deceased resident was*constmfcted* Dedication pus Centef?^ * * iftrthe subject matterbeinjpstudied." He must have si
of Erie. £ a&fc> & of - the £ Campus Center took And in 1984, the college pur- well though, because he passed his exams with flying col-
In 1971, sports were the place during the week of chased three apartment ors. | ijfc j& | | | | f
primary concern at the col- November 28th and December buildings on Briggs Avenue After finishing hisjstudies he didinot forget the mid-
2nd, the. Lakers defeated
lege. Mercyhurst hired its first and remodeled them for stu- winter doldrums that attack college campuses. One of the
athletic director and entered Malone College In their first dent housing. | ideas that came to him while he was studying was to spon-
inter-collegiate men's game on the new court, -ipi r Mercyhurst College encom- sor an award; to be administered by Campus Ministry. The
athletics in baseball and passes an interesting history, award would be given out on an annual basis to the
basketball, tennis* and crew. The year 1980 brought a new which has contributed to the perpetrator of the most creative practical joke (or other
Tullio Field,?a*baseball field, president to the college.; In character of the college as it humorous 5 falsification) originating in? the Mercyhurst
was constructed in 1971 and January 1980, Mercyhurst presently stands. Community. * ' ** f . ^?
The ground * rules for the award arejmore a f matter of
common sense than anything else: | ? $ 1
1. The practical joke may not be malicious. * *
2. It may not involve injury to persons or property.
3018State Street 3. It may not involve injury to reputation, j
&*4. The perpetrator has to absolve Mercyhurst and Cam-
455-6119 pus Ministry of all potential defamation liability.
K 5. Type-written accounts of the creative practical jokes
should be handed in to Campus Ministry by Friday, March
I Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 15,1985.
I i 5:00-11:30 p.ml £ 6. The perpetrator(s) and receivers) of the joke may be
Friday & Saturday I interviewed by a panel consisting of Father Chuck, Mr.
till 1:00 a.m; t # Kennedy, Karen Donnelly, Fran Moavero and myself.
t Delivery There will be three prizes awarded: j
First prize $15.00 and a certificate.
Second prize $10.00 and a certificate.
* Tony's Italian Sandwiches * *
Third prize $5.00 and a certificate.
Past winners of the award are:
1982 Kathy Erie, David Robinson
Feature Sandwich of the Week 1983 Mike Kriley, Pat Reed *
1984 Michele Bagby, Jothany Williams, Rebecca Porter
Tony's Feast
Fresh I Capacola Ham, i Salami, ; Lettuce,
Tomato, Italian Dressing and Finally,Topped
with Pepperoniiand A Slice Of Provolone
Cheese - All Served On An Italian Roll. ^

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contest first prize $25, second I Docksiders - 420 State St. Kate's at the Holiday Inn - f Lee Greenwood I -
prize $15, and third prize $10* Performing this Thursday^ in- Downtown. "Angel Fire will be presentedlby Magic City Pro-
Put on your dancin shoes and cludes "JohnfDavis" formally playing all weekend from 9:30 ductions lax the Warner
come down tofthe Cafe and of the Mechanics, Friday the p.m. to 1:30 a.m.3^31 m J Theater Thursday, February 14
twist with D. J£ John who will "Stabilizers", and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats are
be spinning the tunes, f "The Zipper City Blues Band". Aunt Mary's Pub and $12.50 and $10.50.
All bands will be playing from Palace -133 W. 18th St. Under
Saturday, February, *16, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials new ownership performing
1985 - "Heart to Heart" the ti- * Glenwood Ice Rink - 38th
on Friday include 3 forf $1 Monday through Saturday are and Cherry (just past the zoo)
tle of the Winter Format will be ponies till midnight. \ S - "Adrian and? Slivinski". Call will have public skating Thurs-
held at Rainbow Gardens. 4 5 2 - 2 8 6 8 f o r f d i n n e r day and Friday 8:15 p.m. to
Cost is $5. Music will be pro- reservations. • ^ 3 1^3 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Thurs-
vided byt'The Moonlighters" Shennanigans - 3728 Pine
from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. •? day, and Friday noon to 2 p.m.
Ave. Every Monday wing night Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
all you can eat for $2.25. Hap- and 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
py hour continues with 25 cent Sunday hours 1:30 p.m.-10:30
Friday, Febuary 8,1985 - A drafts evry day from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $2.50 and
double billfin the Back Porch p.m. Wednesday night is Little skate rental is $1.25. ? .5. 4 -4
Cafe Ithe first movie is Kings night 3 for $1. Thursday
"Nightshirt" with Michael night a dee jay will be spinning
Keatonjat 7 p.m. and "Here your favorite tunes.
and Now" {at i 9 p.m. 5 with
Richard |Pryor. The price of
each movie is 50 cents.|
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Ramada Inn - 6101 Watt- Erie Playhouse -13 W. 10th


sburg Rd. "Image" will be per- St. "Applause" will be per-
Sunday, February 10,1985 forming all weekend from 9:30 formed February 7 through the
•* - This*week's movie includes p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Every Tues- 17. Reservations can be made
"Enter the DragQn"|at 7 p.m. day and Thursday wing nite all by calling 454-2851. Prices for
and 9 p.m. in the Back?Porch you can eat for $3 from 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday| is $6 Millcreek Mall - Movies
Cafe. Admission is 50 cents. * to 11 p.m. 1 *f and Friday and Saturday is $8. this week include the Disney
. / Classic " F a n t a s i a " ,
Wednesday, February 13, Tony Bennett - Will be per- "Nfghtmare on Elm Street",
1985 - Transportation to the ^ nightlife J ™ Billy's Saloon - 10th and form in g;at the WamerTheater and "The. River". Friday there
Gannon game at the Cpnven- P^ach St. ^Xhe Moonlighters^ on Sunday, February 10. Ticket will be a sneak preview of the
-*Hon CerftefWFydli need a rtde Peninsula fhn"?- 44 PefiirP will be performing all weekend prrceSare$15S0 and $12.50. movie "The Breakfast Club" at
sign up in the Student Union. sulas DrV Playing this Friday, from 10 p.m.fto 2:00 a.m. For reservations call 452-4857. 7:15 p.m. 1
Saturday, and Sunday will be
Thursday, February 14, the "NorthCoast>8and" from
1985 - 50's day> in the 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.}Happy Hour
Cafeteria. Money prizes will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with drink
rewarded ?for the best specials and free snacks. New
costume, first prize $25, se- winter hours Friday and Satur-
cond prize $10, and third prize day from 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. and
$5. There will also be a twist Sunday from 11 a.m. till 7 p.m.

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the most original * dress.
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February«13 is entitled, "Ger-
Tickets are $20 per person,
with group rates available. For
from major record companies
and talent agencies can call or
write to: The American Col-
many in Autumn". Eleven reservations call 825-0333. legiate Talent Showcase, Box
Hours: 4-12 7 Days A Week leading names in German B.Y.O.B. % 5 13 I 3ACT, New MexiQo State
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of life in the Federal Republic 88003. Or call 505-646-4413.
FREE Delivery to Mercyhurst * of Germany. The film begins at
7:30 in Zurn Hall. It is free to all I ACTS Scholarships &
Mercyhurst students. 4 I & r 5 Co-Op Information ses-
The American Collegiate
FREE 1 Quartjof Your Choice! Talent Showcase (ACTS) br-
ings together some of the top
sions are held in 203 Main -
The Heritage Room. The times
and dates are as follows:
Luau '85 collegiate talent in the country
February 14 at 9 a.m. and
I CokeorjPepsi |" The Mercyhurst College
D e p a r t m e n t of H o t e l -
with professionals from the
entertainment industry is now
in its fourth year of encourag-
February 19 at 3:15 p.m.
V

RestaurantjjrManagement is ing young talent.iThe' ACTS


With purchase of Regular Size Pizza proud to present Luau 1985. It program includes such perfor- Egan Scholars I
;wilbbe held Friday, February ming categories £ as dance,
22 and Saturday, February 23 areas of classical and contem- Mr. Robert Hoff will present
" Good Stuff uses FRESH at 7 p.m. in St. Mark's Center.
The celebration is authentical-
ly reproduced and .includes
porary m u s i c , t h e a t r e ,
songwriting and comedy com-
position and variety. Talented
a lecture dealing with dreams.
This is in coordination with
the Egan Scholars. Dinner will
' 'Dough!! Not a piemade shell'' livei floor shows and a
Hawaiian Buffet.^ Guests are
welcome in Polynesian attire
students who are interested in
pursuing ACTS scholarships,
overseas tours/showcases in
begin at 5 p.m. and the lecture
will be injrthe faculty dining
room on Tuesday, February 12.
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P r o p o s e d b u d g e t c u t s in s t u d e n t aid t h r e a t e n s future of h i g h e r j e d u c a t i o n all the proposals, but officials


Washington, D.C. (CPS) - If $4,000 a year in financial aid, "A $30,000 income cap regardless of need.
rumors about the 1986 Educa- and I disqualify families -that would have a significant im- "As many as 25 percent of refuse comment, j I HH
tion Department budget prove make more than $30,000 a year pact on our student, popula- the students we process loans Education experts hope
true, one lot every four from the Guaranteed Student tion, on a tremendous amountit for wouldn't qualify iwlth a Reagan's recent nomination of
students who apply for federal Loan ? (GSL) and Pell grant oft middle-income families, $30,000 income ceiling," William Bennett to replace
financial aid won't get it. programs. * •*£?• % says Edmond Vignoul, Univer- claims Taft Benson, Texas A outgoing Education Secretary
Students from middle- "If the proposals \are .ac- sity of Oregon financial aid and M's spokesman, ^ | Terrel Bell/is a reprieveyfrom
Income families and those at- cepted - of course, we hope director. I -L akh km John Klacik of Western the^administration's plan to
tending private or out-of-state they won't be - it means a $ Under c u r r e n t r u l e s , Washington University con- dismantle the department.
schools would y suffer most serious restriction to graduate students from families earning demns the proposals as "a However, Congress did in
under the proposals, financial study loan aid and to all kinds more than $30,000 a year must direct attack on what I con- fact pass many Reagan stu-
aid experts forecast. Rumors of - undergraduate a i d , " pass a "needs * test's tot get sider the principles of'finan- dent aid cuts in 1981. It tended
also indicate that the Reagan predicts Charles Saunders of federal aid. t $ $ * * m
^ cial aid: provide students ac- to resist more cuts in subse-
administration may try to limit the^ American Council on iNow the administration cess to higher education, en- quent years. *
students to i no more than Education (ACE). wants to cut off such students courage choice between in- "Bi-partisan support in Con-
stitutions, and acknowledge gress for financial aid has
GET TWO EDUCATIONS FROM ONE COLLEGE the persistance to get through
four years of college."
been*strong for a long time,"
Oregon's Vignoul agrees. "I
SCHOLARSHIP. ists. and other professionals.
Educators ^expect the hope their attitude vwon't
An education in your chosen major. '
And an education in becoming an Army Our scholarships cover full tuition - budget cutters will try again to change significantly. ^
officer. You get both with an Army ROTC and requiredfees.They also provide an eliminate $412 minion in Sup- "Everyone says there's a
scholarship. •£, amount for books, supplies and equipment*
Army ROTC is .the college program as well as an allowance of up to SI XvO each plemental Grants, $76 million need.for excellence in higher
that trains you to become an officer, a leader school year they're in effect.
So if you think all scholarships just
in State Student^Incentive education," he [says, f "This
and a manager. + ^
i You take ROTC along with your provide you with a college degree, look into Grants i and i$17 million in flies ^ in the face of what
other studies, and graduate with ooth a
degree and a second lieutenants commis-
an Army ROTC scholarship You 11 be in
for quite an education. graduate fellowships for Reagan says. You can't take
sion. For more information, contact your women and minorities. Jbe. # | away the opportunity |for a
Professor of Military Science. &,
jti Best of all. you can put both of your
educations to work right away In today 5 Meanwhile, the Department s i g n i f i c a n t n u m b e r of
modem high-tech Army, we need engineers. ARMY ROTC of Education, burdened with students to get an education
communications experts, com putcr special - BfALLYOUCANBE. changing leadership and an and expect to improve the face
uncertain future, Is revlewin of higher education."
<*** m* story from page 5 directions, clarifies paths and
1
teacher." Adults have lived identifies -goals. In short:
longer and have more ex- maturity, self-discipline' and
periences to offer towards motivation are assets of adult
\
valuable discussions in the students. *
classrooms. For example, Basically, adult students,
many traditional students like traditional students, keep
*v have a vague idea were Viet- education alive and well. They
nam is, but an adult student ensure good quality'citizens
might have been a soldier in and provide creative solutions .,«;
,T
Vfetnarn -ftgfftflhg to^pfotect for a rather*eorrtptex MtIety*
the interest. of our country. They are committed to stay-
Adults tend to have an ing abreast with the constant
eagerness for learning. They changes and growth which are
appreciate more whatt they the essence of life itself. I
have missed and do not want know because as an adult stu-
to miss any more life and lear- dent interrelating with tradi-
ning. They lare probably tional students, success as a
"Contact C W Scott Tllloon at Gannon University Zurn Science sacrificing more time, energy student has less to do with
Center Room 33S or Call: 480*3370 For mora Information*• > and money. Older students age but more to do with ex-
usually have a better sense of periences and attitudes. We
goals. Experience points out all want to succeed. «

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Violators will pay the price w

By Debbie Hlson found caring for a pet it will a major traffic violation is not
The purpose;of the Code\of cost them $10 for the first in- having a car permit or not
Conduct is to provide an fraction, $25 for the second viewing it properly, which will f
outline of acceptable and and a severe penalty. cost you $24 t ^ %
unacceptable behavior
r2
Accor- -' One of the major If ines is the A permit can be obtained in
ding ^to^ the Mercyhurst taking of library property il- the Security Office for $15 per
philosophy printed in the Stu- legally. This is also determin- academic year or $5 per term
dent Directory^ | ed by the value of the book for vehicles^ brought on dam-
Unfortunately, none of taken and the cost of process- pus after the first term, i W-
these unacceptable behaviors ing. These fines can range iTheftraffic violationsJrange
from $25 to $30. §T
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are made readily available to in price: $10 for the severe of- 'flRiS
the students. The specific A c c o r d i n g to J o a n n e fenses^SS for less severe of-
fines for these infractions are Cooper, director of the library, fenses, and $2 for those infrac- timim
also not listed. the amount of materials stolen tions not so serious, fjg A *± *t* 4W4R4

Some of thef most popular Jink m<


According to E. William from the library has decreased
Kennedy, director of Student due in part to the new elec- $10 violations are parking in
Services,"$the? only time troniCrSystem installed three reserved, handicapped, tow
students are fined are for any years ago. "The first year the away zones, and fire lane.
of three offenses. They in- system went off a lot and then Others include driving on the Walking through the security system in the library possessing a book or
1
clude; taking library property, people began tor realize; it grass and walkway. magazine is worth a $30 fine.
violating traffic rules, and meant business," Cooper The $5 violations are: park-
possessing an animal. f commented. j f ing in a no parking zone, going
Although nonej of these S£ The £ system really does the wrong way, and parking on OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
fines are listed,?their sum is mean business. If a person the grass and walkway. WORLD-SIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN!
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THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 7,1985
PAGE 10

Beats Coppin, falls to Boro

Lakers Demolish nconsistency strikes again!


By R.J. Zonna k defenders on his way to a
LaRoche The Mercyhurst Lakers
men's basketball team had the
Edinboro f Fighting Scots
twisting lay up. Mercyhurst
maintained the six point lead
the remainder of the half until
The Mercyhurst Men's Team went over the 100 point barrier down, but could not put them Seaborn White got behind the
for the second time when they disposed of the Red Devils of out, as the Scots rallied for a Laker defense for a lay up as
LaRoche, 102-85. j ^ ,u £ 76-72 victory. The Edinboro the first*halfj buzzer sounded
John Qreen led five Hurst players in double figure scoring win prevented the Lakers from to make the score 46-42 at the
with 24 points. Jon Berkeley (17), Todd Lee (14), Marty Cams a sweep of their season series half. |P i$jk
(10), and Nate Harris (10), all added to the Laker point total in and It improved the Scots The Boro cut the score to
the lopsided win«# I *M J | ko F * i ^ K record to 9-10. The Hurst now 50-51 with only five minutes
The Lakers raced to a 51-39 half time lead and never looked owns a 12-8 chart, having lost gone In the second half on a
back. . !. [ j § 3? p 5$3 4 X t two of their last three. seven foot jumper by Erie
Mercyhurst also had the rebounding edge, 46-41, with | Mercyhurst owned a 46-42 native Tom Taylor. Todd Lee's
Cams leading the way with seven. J halftime edge, thanks mainly three point play set Mer-
The Hurst improved their record to 13-6 with the triumph. to the inside play of Marty cyhurst off on a 11-2 run to put
The Red Devils were lead by Donald Mathews who scored •Cams. Cams netted 13 first the Hurst firmly in charge, Marty Cams (34) challenges the
20 points in the game.j^ «? \^- } f 4 half points,^ including^ five 62-52, with a little over twelve Edinboro defense with a lay-op.
The Lakers will return home to the Campus Center, Satur- baskets from within four feet minutes ^remaining. Johnny
day for a game against Central State (see related article), f of the hoop. The Lakers were Qreen acoounted for the re- Green led the Lakers in
up by one, 23-22, when a 7-2 maining height points in the scoring with 23 points, 16 of
spurt gave the Hurst a 30-24 run, all from long range. These those coming in the second
lead with ijust over seven would be the only points half. Cams ended with 13
minutes Jeft in the half. scored byf the Lakers in the points, all in the first halt Jon
"Rocket" Rod Coffield ended next five tminutes. Green Berkeley grabbed 9 rebounds
Now 0-11 thef runfby<? faking out three scored on a ten foot jumper and Cams had 8 boards. Cof-
with 7:45 remaining and the field dished out a game high 7
Bonnies sink Lakers Hurst led by five, 64-59. Edin- assists.
boro fan off an 11-4 spurt to
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For, the Scots it was Ter-
take a 70-66 lead with 2:29 left rence Jenkins with 16, ten in
Win number one remained markers. Tomczak also had in the contest. Qreen hit both the,second half while Erie's
elusive |to the Mercyhurst five assists., ends of a one and one to pull Tom Taylor ended with .16
women's basketball team this. *Laker.forward Sherry^Pyt- the Hurst within two, 70-68. points and nine rebounds.
week.^Trte'Lady Laker's drop? fialff HsM? anoth6r&o6d*otit?TltP Wlfrf time running' ouf; the * The Lakere*rnanaejed a*win
ped a 90-58 decision to the hitting double figures in two Lakers were forced to foul and over the weekend, defeating
Bonnies of St. Bonaventure on catagories. She connected for the Scots hit six of eight from Coppin St. 105-87. The Lakers
the road Monday evening. 1 a dozen points while grabbing the sin stripe. Mercyhurst Jed 49-38 - at the half and
Mercyhurst fell behind eac- eleven rebounds. #8! IP'***.
scored two freebie lay ups to coasted! in with the victory.
ly, going into the locker room The Blue and Green slipped make the final score 72-76 in Qreen once again led the Blue
at halftime losing 48-24. r to 0-11 on the year. The team
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Senior point guard Bea returns to action next Tuesday 3«s» while Todd Lee netted 24.
Tomczak played one of her when they travel to Grove City -
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better games of the year. She for a Women's Keystone Con- Mercyhurst junior Jeana White
led all Hurst scorers with 15 ference game. f (13) awaits the result of her shot
against Geneva.
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Football '85
Gannon headlines upcoming games Tentative schedule I j
By Greg Yoko
A full schedule is on tap for
| The Mercyhurst team that non shooting sensation Butch
wilLtake the Erie Civic Center Warner paid Mercyhurst and
announced by De Meo
the men's basketball team this floor next Wednesday has Green back for the shot the I By R.J. Zonna f | H S * Division III coaching circles.
week as they begin heading in- never beaten the Golden previous year by hitting for a Coach -Tony DeMeo an- DeMeo believes if you have a
to the final segment of the 1 Knights. The senior quartet of basket in the final seconds to nounced a tentative 1985 Foot- football team you should play
season. i& i - : & Jon Berkeley, Rod Coffield, gain another two; point ball-schedule this week, the as many games as possible,
The Lakers will encounter John Green, and Dave Mar- triumph, 66-64.4 | Laker's tentative schedule in- not try to jockey your way into
Central State, St. Francis (PA), shall, as well as Head Coach So what is In store for this cludes ten -games*!* although the playoffs (by just playing
and Gannon in this crucial test Billy Kalbaugh, are looking for- year? Well, you can bet on an DeMe6'v Is confident Infilling nine games. 5 *d A
period. .{. 2M 1 ward to finally edging out the exciting game and an extreme- the Laker's last open date. ;.. DeMeo has already tried to
For the second time in ten Knights. M I ly emotional and energetic S According to Coach DeMeo, schedule seven teams for one
days, the Lakers will challenge T h r e e y e a r s a g o , a crowd at Erie's Civic Center*, the reason he is havliib * 'dif- of the open dates but has had
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Grover Durham and Central Lakerteam madej up of Every year ^Green- and ficulty scheduling teams is no:luck. Some of the teams
State. Durham, the Marauder's freshmen almost pulled*off Warner are slated as the£key that most teams simply don't who have refused to play the
6-8, 215 pound center, was a their biggest win of the year. A duel, but although they'll most want.to play a team oftMer- Lakers include Alleghany,
key factor in Central State's But, the result was a 86-84 certainly be a factor, they pro- cyhurst's caliber. It [appears C a r n e g i e - M e l l o n 1 a n d
96-82 triumph over the Lakers defeat. Th bably won't decide the game that conference teams seek Hampton-Sydney L (who finish-
on January 30. He accounted unless it comes down to the out? a weak"; non-conference ed the season ranked in the
for 18 points and 14 rebounds. final shot. - I i 1 schedule.^ f. top twenty of Division III last
The game is set for 8:00 at the Gannon has surprised vir- DeMeo expects upwards of year). J|
Campus Center. W tually everybody this year, ex- 135 players to attend camp The Laker boss also
It will then be Division I St. cept, of course, Mr. Personali- Laker number 5, which is believes the loss of 19 seniors
Francis of Pennsylvania for t y , Head C o a c h Tom scheduled to open on August will be lessened by the best
their next contest. The Laker's Chapman. s 15. The Lakers have compiled off-season training since he
have yet to beat the Red Flash Rebounding will more than a 21-11-2 record in the last four has been here.2 DeMeo
in two previous match-ups. likely decide the outcome of years and have Jumped into believes this year's squad will
Two years ago a young ythis year's contest./It'll be a the Division III elite/ ? ?& have something to prove after
Hurst team traveled to Loretto, tj battle; between the Laker's S DeMeo * said Sthe word having been passed over in the
PA, and surprised St. Francis, Marty Cams, Chuck Brower, POWERHOUSE i s l o f t e n selection of Division III playoff
forcing the game into overtime Berkeley, and Todd Lee and associated with !the I Lakers contenders.!» r w
before dropping a 86-82 deci- Gannon's trio of Mike Runski, i
sion. Last season, the Red James Thomas, and Dixon. 1985 MERCYHURST COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Flash defeated Mercyhurst at fr Surprisingly, the key pairing
the Erie Civic Center,89-75. *,, ppmay *be ^the * point *, guards., aaoo&epBt Home
Altnougn the Red - Flash ' J o h n Green (lO)Twith a? short fGoTdenTKnigfiF Junior Juan Sept. 14 No Game Scheduled
sports a losing record, it is juniper in the Lakers win c
over Rodriguez has looked excep- Sept. 21 NIAGARA
very ^deceiving. 1 Among the Coppin State; i ?• , tionally well tat i times and Sept. 28 FROSTBURG
teams j who have ifaced St. The contest between the could challenge trie Laker Oct. 5 3 MARIETTA
Francis are Canisuis,' Pitt, two clubs in 1982-83 was as defense? r Oct. 12 BUFF. ST.
Oct. 19 DUQUESNE >:
Notre Dame, Louisville, and exciting as they get. Down by Meanwhile, Mercyhurst Oct. 26
a -bucket with under Hen engineer Coffield has been CANISIUS I £j
N.C. State. Monday's game Nov. 2 CAPITAL
will be in Loretto. | % seconds remaining, Green brilliant most of the season, Nov. 9 DAYTON
| Finally! the game Mer- drove the baseline and hit a and reserve Matt Nesser has Nov. 16 ALFRED
cyhurst fans have? been jumper with three ticks left on been equal to the task.
awaiting all year - Gannon, f the clock to send the game in- Therefore, the main problem
In the nine games the two to overtime. | for both teams may be keeping [EASTERN CONFERENCE j NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
squads have played, five have ATLANTIC WALES CONFERENCE
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