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VOL. 66 NO. 9 MERC YHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA.
F i g h t i n g Irish' C o a c h inspires m o t i v a t i o n
By Joseph Legler
Editor in Chief
Former National Basketball Associa-
tion (NBA) head coach and current head
coach at the University of Notre Dame,
John MacLeod, spoke to a crowd of over
200 people at the fifth annual Laker Gub
Tip Off Dinner.
The event, held at the Shrine Gub, has
become a fixture on the Erie sports cal-
endar over the past few years. It also
marks the inception of the upcoming
Laker basketball season.
MacLeod spoke to the audience about
how he motivates himself and other
people. He said that he doesn't have to
raise his voice or make long drawn out
speeches to inspire himself and others.
He believes in motivating players "con-
structively" rather than "restrictively".
He spoke of a situation that happened in
a game when he was head coach of the
Phoenix Suns IS years ago.
The Suns were up by one point with ten
seconds to play in the game. MacLeod
called a time-out and told Paul Westphal,
the point guard, what to do. He instructed
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Westphal to get the ball to one of two
players who were excellent free-throw
shooters. He then emphasized to
Westphal, "Do not, I repeat, do not throw
a lateral pass. Randy Smith will pick it
off, race down court, and slam it home."
He said that he repeated this scenario
about not throwing a lateral pass one
more time.
He said that Westphal could not get the
ball into one of the players, got nervous
with time running out and threw a lateral
pass which was stolen and put in for the
winning score.
MacLeod did not blame Westphal for
the mistake, he said that he blamed him-
self.
"Instead of telling Paulj 'If you can't
get a pass to one of the shooters, drive to
the hoop yourself,' I filled his head full
of negative thoughts," MacLeod said. "I
told him so emphatically what not to do,
that it was all he could think of."
He called this an example of "restric-
itive" motivation which he £ advocates
against
MacLeod's Fighting Irishfinishedlast
year with an overalls record of 18-IS,
Hurst students react to election
By Jule Gardner
MerciadNews Editor
This has been a pivotal election year in
the history ofthe United States. For most
students at Mercyhurst, it will be the
only Presidential election to take place
during their college careers. So, how do
Mercyhurst students feel about the re-
sults? The following is a compilation of
quotations from various students. Most
of the quotes were obtained from a ran-
dom on-campus phone poll.
u is true. We'll have to wait and see."
Bill Gintondid not win. George Bush
lost."
- Robert Descio; freshman; unde-
clared major; Republican
I'm pro-life. I don't like Clinton. I
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don't think he has what it takes to do the
job." ¥ security when we're through with
- Richard Straub; sophomore;
Management/Sports Management ma-
jor; Democrat I HRIM major, Democrat*
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I'm disappointed but relieved the elec-
tion is over and I hope Clinton is the best
man for the job. I don't want to become
too controversial. I can't run and that's
my best defense."
- Neal Hammill; senior; Po-
litical Science major; Republican
"Clinton has a lot of great new ideas
and he will tailor to the young in a better
way. I don't think it's any big surprise
that he won."
- Beth Haas; sophomore; El-
ementary/Special Education major; Re-
publican;
"It's the same old thing once they get
into office. You don't know whether
they will keep their promises or not."
> Jonathan Jaeger; junior; Psy-
chology major, not registered
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nament
He described his first year at Notre
Dame as an "uneven season" with the
team winning games they should have
lost and losing games they should have
won.
Returning to college coaching after 18
seasons in the NBA was a big step foi
MacLeod, but one he is happy with. He
noted that the college game has changed
dramatically since,he last coached at
Oklahoma in 1972. "We had 24 scholar-
ships back then. Today, Division I schools
have only 13. I have it even worse at
Notre Damerightnow," he said. "I have
just four to offer in the next two sea-
sons.•»
MacLeod will always cherish his tri-
umphs during the 18 seasons he spent in
the NBA, leading Phoenix and Dallas to
their best seasons ever.
After resurrecting the basketball pro-
gram at Oklahoma, where he put to-
gether a 90-69 record in six seasons,
MacLeod spent 13 and one-half seasons
as head coach of the Phoenix suns (1973-
1987), two full seasons with Dallas and
"I think the results are great. I voted for
Clinton because I don't think Bush did
anything for this country."
- Stacey Wendel; freshman; un-
declared major; Democrat
"I knew Perot would not win, but I
think he could have done a lot for this
country economically. Foreign affairs
would have fallen into place."
- Wendy Tullar; senior;
Sportsmedicine major; Independent
"I don't like that Bill Clinton was
elected. I don't think there will be a
change."
- - Brian Robinson; freshman; un-
declared major, not registered
"Since I voted for Clinton, I'm pretty
happy with the results. I think it's time
for a change." £*
• Jennifer Ziemski; junior, Ho-
NOVEMBER 12,1992
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John MacLeod, head coach of
the Notre Dame basketball pro-
gram.
most of 1990 with the New York Knicks.
His 705-657 career mark makes him
one of only eight coaches to top the 700
mark in NBA victories.
tel/Restaurant/Institutiona 1 Management
(HRIM) major; Democrat
"I was kind of a Perot man myself. I
guess the results were satisfa ry
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- Craig Toohey; junior; Man-
agement major; Democrat
"He (Clinton) sucks. I feel none of
them were really qualified. None of them
seemedrightfor me."
- David Futch; freshman; Pre-
Physical Therapy major, Republican
"I wanted Bush. I don't really believe
what Clinton says about free education
-Tony Sack; sophomore; Nurs-
ing major; Republican
"Clinton says he's for the younger gen-
eration. Let's hope he holds to his word
andfindsus money for education andjob
school." ?
- Pam Cammarata; senior;
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"I think Clinton has a lot of work to do.
I don't think people were voting for
Ginton. I think people woe voting for a
Bush alternative." \ I
--• - Megan Herrgesell; freshman;
Sportsmedicine major, Democrat
I "My man won. I didn't like Bush or
his ideas. IfPerot wouldn't have dropped
out of the race, I probably would have
voted for him. Clinton just seemed like a
change." j*
- Anthony SanGeorge; senior,
Marketing major, Independent
"The election showed that the US popu-
lation wanted a change and now they've
got one, but I don't think anything good
is going to come out of it."
- Nicole Geraci; sophomore;
Sportsmedicine major, Republican
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Author of Erie Trilogy; Hurst alumni presents book

Erie native Chuck Rosenthal,
author of Loop's progress and
Experiments With Life and Deaf,
will return to Erie on December 3
to give a reading of his latest
book, Loop's End, in Mercyhurst
College's Sullivan Hall at 7:30
p.m.
Rosenthal'sfirstnovel, Loop's
Progress, established him as one
of the most powerful and offbeat
voices writing today. After the
leading of Loop's End, which is
scheduled to be released this
month, there will be a reception
and book signing. Copies of the
book are available a 11he Erie Book
Store for $21.95.
"Mercyhurst College, through
the Mercyhurst College Summer
Mercyhurst College faculty mem-
ber. That is why Mercyhurst is
bringj ng Rosentha 1 back to Erie,"
Schiff added. * Not Exactly, Deadly Virtues and
I n Loop's End, garbage collec-
tor J arvis Loop of Erie, Pa, who
philosophized about life in Loop's
Progress and Experiments With
Life and Deaf, is back in this
uneven mix of folksy naturalism,
absurdist black comedy, family
drama and magical realism.
Loop's End is a bold, tough work
that says that poor and desperate
people can also be smart and
thoughtful, that people can tran-
scend and be protected by stereo-
type, that the past fives in ghosts,
the future in dreams. It is sure to
please readers hungry for more of
"This Is a lovely, tough, turbu-
lent narrative," said Francois
Camoin, author of Like Love, But
The End of the World is Los An-
geles: Stories. "It's one of the
most sheerly intelligent novels
I've come across, full of ideas,
speculations, philosophies. But
what matter,in the end is that
extraordinary prose — the lan-
guage like a white water rapid
that tumbles, disrupts, rearranges
everything in its path, carves out
its own unstable geograpy in
which nothing matters but the
ceaseless terrible -movement of
words. And then it "makes you
weep, because words are, after Chuck Rosenthal
all, where we live, what we are. »>

published novel. His short fiction For more information contact

Writers Institute, helped support Loop's adventures, and those dis- Chuck Rosenthal was raised in a has appeared in many publica- Dr. Kenneth Schiff, associate pro-
the writing effort of Chuck covering him for the first time. large, working-class Catholic tions including Chicago Review, fessor of English at Mercyhurst
Rosenthal's second book because Set in the late 60's, this novel, family in Erie, Pennsylvania. He Western Humanities Review and College, at (814) 824-2461. F 4

he is the only author in America like its predecessors, presents a has held a number of jobs, includ- California Quarterly.
gallery of irascible eccentrics. ing garbage collector and college

writing a trilogy about Erie, Penn-
sylvania," said Dr. Kenneth
SchifT, associate professor of En-
glish and director of the
Mercyhurst College Writers In-
Rosenthal expresses his zany
imagination in a vernacular prose
style, a combination that can be
grating at times. But the book also
MSG News
professor. He has a Ph.D. in En-
glish and American Literature,
and is currently studying Spanish
and astronomy inTopanga, Cali- By Suzanne Coneglio Bruno said, "The lights will be
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stitute. "Dr. William P. Garvey, has its moments of lyricism, in fornia, where he lives with poet Merciad StaffReporter turned down for the shy skater
Mercyhurst College president, is which Rosenthal affirms love as Gail Wronsky and their daughter, and to give a more romantic
happy to support a former our bulwark against death. Marlena. This is Rosenthal's third Mercyhurst Student Govern- touch." MSG is also in the pro-
ment? (MSG) will be providing cess of buying an ice skate sharp-

Mock trial returns guilty verdict shuttles on November 20 and 21

By Elizabeth Johnson
Merciad StaffReporter
In what was possibly the short-
est jury deliberation ever, the ver-
dict of guilty was handed down
on the case of the Commonwe a 1th
of PA against Jon McEnroe.
McEnroe, a junior at Me icyhurst,
was found guilty and sentenced
to 2-5 years, in prison for eight
criminal charges, some of which
included aggravated assault, ter-
roristic threats, theft, and robbery
in the case "involving another
Mercyhurst student, Monica
Sertik. * ** ^ $1 and the winning ticket-holder
This was the outcome of the
Mock Trial held atsMercyhurst
College on Nov. 9 and 11.
The trial lasted four hours over
the two day period and had stu-
dents from Attorney? Williams'
Constitutional Law iogCriminal
Procedure class enacting specific
roles in order to further their un-
derstanding of courtroom proce-
dures.
The court was presided over by
Erie County Court of Common
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Gina Giachettf, Monica Sertijc, and Rob Madia re-enact the
scene
Pleas Judge Roger M. Fischer.
Judge Fischer explained to the
audience that the job of the
prosecuter was to prove beyond a
resonable doubt that the defen-
dant is guilty. He also pointed out
that a doubt must be based on
—1 p.m. to midnight
reason.
Although the defense attempted
to create a reasonable doubt within
the jury, the prosecution suc-
ceeded in presenting a solid case
in which all doubt is erased.
for students who need arideto the
airport for Thanksgiving break.
There will be a sign-up sheet and
times posted at the Union desk.
The cost is $5 per person.
|The recycling committee, along
with Tom Billingsley, met with
National Wildlife. They^gave
Mercyhurst- ideas that other
schools do for their recycling pro-
gram. The committee has sent out
a survey in order to provide recy-
cling bins for each apartment on
campus.
MSG will be selling 50/50 tick-
ets at the hockey games. They
will also have a shoot-the -puck
contest. Tickets will be sold for
will get three shots at the goal.
There will be a DJ at student
skating. MSG President John
The D'Angelo School of Music
will present the D'Angclo Sym-
phony Orchestra for a presenta-
tion on Sunday, November 15 at
2:30 p.m. in Zurn Recital Hall.
Several works will be presented
including, Concerto for Cello and
Orchestra in D Major by Haydn
featuring Jolyon Pcgis, part-time
faculty member, and Afternoon
of a Faune by Debussy. ^The
D'Angclo Conceit Choir will be
performing at 7 p.m. in Christ the
ener. Cost of skating is $1 with a
?
Mercyhurst ID and $1.50 for
guests of Mercy hurst students, but
they must have a photo ID.
There will be a petition for stu-
dents to sign up in order to have
the weight room opened from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m., when it is normally
closed. Bruno said, "I encourage
people to speak out I can't do it
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myse|f. { *
Liam Barron and Joanna
Buscemi have been elected to the
judicial review board. "I want stu-
dents^ to take advantage of the
judicial review board if they feel
they are being treated unfairly by
Dr. Gary Brown, E. William
Kennedy, or any RA's," Bruno
said.
Bruno also extends his apolo-
gies for the student directory be-
j nK i a te
Students must be fulltime to ap-
ply. Students who are receiving
full scholarships/grants are not
eligible to participate in the pro-
gram. Participants will receive
$4.25 per hour, which will be
credited on their student accounts
for the amount of hours worked.
Several positions are available for
different areas of the college. For
more information, contact Cathy
Crawford in the Financial Aid
Office, ext. 2287. J

Monday, Nov, 16|— Thursday,|Nov«p9 8 a.m. to midnight King Chapel. Conducting the con-
cert will be Michael Dean, featur-
Friday, NovJ20... f.........8 a.m. to 5 pirn. ingsuch works asCantatc Domino Winners in the Political
Saturday, Nov.21 j | I | .4f 44i 4 M aCLOSED by Pitoni and -The Coolin" from Science Association's?)
Reincarnations by Barber. Ad- Presidential Voting
"Sunday, Nov. ^ 1 . . . 4 M i - i 6Sfl CLOSED missions to both concerts is free Percentage Contest:
Monday, Nov. 23 - Wednesday, Nov. 25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. of charge.
1st ($45): Kristen
Thursday, Ndv. 26 4 S u | i d ^ , Nov|-29 j . . | . . . CLOSED Frushone
Monday, Nov. 30 X.|.J...J..9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2nd ($15): Carl Triola
Openings are available In the
Tuesday,peci | (-resume regplat hoiirs)p|U.m| to |l p.m. tudent Assistantship Program.
3rd: Penny Hanes$
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Dear Editor,
wants the facts personally. Don't take the chicken later someone leaves that same
way out through the paper. building and tells an Assistant
I do not believe that the issue at

whla&eiver
This letter is in response to the
article in the October 29 titled
'Gardner: "Weeding It Out"', in
regards to the attacks on the Resi-
dence Life staff and the party
which an apartment was fined for
By Joseph Legler
possession of a keg, even after it
Editor in Chief • ^ ? & f t *
Director of Residence Life that
hand is whether or not a keg is full there is no need to go up because
or empty when it is confiscated. I the keg is kicked (suspicion #2),
believe the issue is the keg itself. then the Residence Life staff ac-
The handbook states 'Possession knowledges that there is probably
a
0f BeerBalls"or"Kegs"orPara- an infraction of the rules occur-
phernalia on College Property' ring.
holds the minimum sanction of a As a reader of The Merciad, I

fine equal to $50 per keg, PER

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was "kicked." It is quite unfortu-
nate that Ms. Gardner has such a
I would like to congratulate
lack of journalistic etiquette that
John Bruno, iFrank Revy and
she neglected to obtain the facts
everyone involved in the pro-
from either side of the situation
duction of thefirsttwo issues of
before flapping ^her pen about
the Freedom Zone. I think it is
someth ing she real ly knows noth-
an excellent motivational tool
for students to air their griev- ing about.
Due to the fact that I was one of
ances, pleasures, and emotions u
the RA.'s involved * ' t evening,
in a printed form. I hope it con-
two questions arc *iitsed in my
tinues to improve. 1 *
I'm glad to see that it has received the positive response that it has mind: Does the Mercyhurst stu-
dent body truly believe that lam
so far. I've heard good things from students and (believe it or not)
some faculty. However, I've also heard from several individuals the bulldog? Do they believe that
who seem to be enthralled with comparing the Freedom Zone to the I have actions that are similar to
Merciad. those of the Gestapo? Personally,
"I've heard things like, "The Merciad is afraid to publish things I do not appreciate being called
that the Freedom Zone will print easily," or "The Merciad isn't as either. As far as I am concerned, I
do my job the way that I was
exciting as the Freedom Zone."
trained to, and if someone has a
This paper isn't afraid to publish things that see print in the
Freedom Zone. It is, however, unable to print some of the columns/ problem with it, "strap a set on"
articles because it doesn't have eight pages of opinions. then and say something to me
The Merciad is an instructional tool for students to improve on
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prefer to read the factual stories
PERSON and confiscation of and not ones such as that article
equipment' The $200 fine that
wh ich was pure nonsense. I would
was mentioned in the article is
hope that the editor will be more
general procedure for this viola-
careful as to what he puts in the
tion (4 residents x $50 each =
pa per. This unresea rched garbage
$200). Also, at the time that edi-
shows a definite lack of profes-
tion went to print, the behavior sionalism in journalism on the
had not yet been adjudicated. part of the editor and his staff.
A question was raised about
R.A.'s investigating based on a Sincerely,
suspicion. If we have reason to
believe that there is illegal activ- Deb Lang
ity occurring on campus, it is our
responsibility to look into the situ- "Be a Buddy"
ation. Our general philosophy is
that if we do not smell it, see it, or
hear it, then we do not recognize Anyone interested
it as a problem. However, hypo- in being a "buddy"
thetically speaking, if an apart-
for area children for
1 ment^ ^has been
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their opinions out of their sports articles. As much as most of them

would like to say, "The Laker leers crushed the poor excuse for a AT THIS TIME OF
hockey team known as...," they can't. It isn't ethically proper, unless
someone says
it is in a sports opinion column. A prospective employer that
requests a portfolio sample is more apt to hire somebody who can
write a biased piece and an unbiased piece.
Poem "grab the rope
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THANKSGIVING,
PLEASE DO NOT FOR-
GET THOSE WHO ARE
The Merciad does have an opinion page which I encourage all of by: Colleen Urland I won't
the students on this campus to take advantage of. You can't use LESS FORTUNATE
"colorful metaphors" in your letters because I won't let them see
I wish to live, really live
print Most professional newspapers do not allow obscenities in my dreams are scattered THAN US!
them, and seeing how the Merciad is a preparational tool for
"No Title"
my life is shattered Colleen Urland 1
students, I don't think it's proper to allow them here either.
The Freedom Zone is basically eight to twelve pages of opinions. E.A.R.T.H. WHAT IS IT?
The Merciad has one opinion page and fan additional opinion
e column on ^'Perspectives page. It is unfair to compare the two As we sit here and play The Merciad
Associated Collegiate Press
Ibecause they are two different types of publications. I hope that another homeless person November 12,1992
students realize this when reading these two papers. John Danknlch Asst. Sports Editor
; Frank Revy, the cdHor of the Freedom Zone, said that he hopes the dies each day Joseph Legler 3 J £ ^ £ Editor in Chief
Jule Gardner News Editor Michelle Ryan W Copy Editor
Anne McNeils v< A&E/Features Editor Yvonne Maher Advertising Manager
•pwo papers can work together, helping each other improve. I agree {their only sin is living Craig Rybczynskl f Sports Editor Timothy Moriarty Faculty Advisor
with him 100 percent If he has anything he would like to*see
covered in the Merciad, I am open to all suggestions. I hope that he
because there is NOT Merciad Staff
Tate Davidson
would feel the same way about the Freedom Zone. enough giving Dave McQuillen
Megan Circle
Mary Medure
Tiffanie Williams
Susan Lee Eback
Michelle Bova * Amy Tierno
In thefirstedition of the Freedom Zone, Revy stated on the front Elizabeth Johnson Sean Wall
page, "I will recapture the true spirit of student publications. The
big business rapes OUR Erin Hauber
Grace Bruno
Monica Sertik
Tonie Bolan Andrea Myers ?• Mike McClorey
Leon Mumford David Kosobucki Katie Johnson
paper will be dedicated to a kind, soothing, yet (hopefully) correct land Keith Courson
Jay Kennedy Rick Shelton Stacie Kane Beth Nichols
rebellion. The writing will be provocative and thought inducing. Heather Ryan JohnShanahan John Furlong
Nicole Geraci
onl y a few give a DAMN Suzanne Coneglio Liam Barron Steph Szabo Beth Haas
And unlike the establishment, we won't support censorship of any Karen Trapolsi Stephanie Wainwright
Michael Arrigo
sort, bend to outside pressure, or mire ourselves into torpid, mind- too much despair Merdad Is the student-produced newspaper of Mercynursi
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less useless, hypocritical dogma, pedagogy, dribble, banter, dema- too little to spare 501 E 38th St., Erie, Pa., 16546. Phone 824-2376
goguery, etc And most importantly, we will admit our mistakes." The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor.
This is the spirit of the Freedom Zone, a needed spirit in the As I sit here in agony
college community, but a spirit quite different than that of the I expect no ones pity The Merdad's editorial opinion is determined by the Editorial Board with the
Editor holdingfinalresponsibility. The opinions expressed in The Merciad are
Merciad. As students, you should enjoy both publications and not necessarily those of The Merdad, its staff or Mercyhurst College.
respect them for what each stands. As I grasp forhope
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time you 're not a geek who's missing out on all of the fun. I've done
this beforc.it was stupid. The next day people asked me, "Hey, Jay,
were you at the dance last night?"
I would reply, "Not necessarily. I might have, but that doesn't
necessarily mean I wasn't." They would just give me a weird look
and walk away.
Drunk! Yes, people do eventually show up...drunk. Think about
it You're at a party that started at 8 p.m., you get drunk by 9 p.m.,
then you get busted at 10 p.m.. Gee, where will you go now? You
could go to another party, right? Right! By then, however, you're
too drunk to figure that out. So, you notice'the flyers that read,
"Dance Tonight At The Student Union" and you go there! After
about 15 minutes you pass out and leave, so the next 50 people who
get busted can come in, pass out, and leave. Interesting cycle.
Solutions: Charge money for the dance. The "cool" human ego is
less motivated to go somewhere if it's easy to get there. Make it a
challenge, charge them. Have them milk a couple of cows while
you're at it -
I Better yet, bust the parties at 8 p.m. instead! The drunk cycle will
go on for hours...if people are even drunk yet. This, of course, is
assuming they don't get drunk until around 9 p.m. If I'm way off on
this assumption, then I refuse to hear the truth.
Worry not I'm not going to forget the morons who stay at these
dances the entire time, inside, by the dance floor, and sitting down!
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Why in the hell do you do that? What kind of boring self-centered
idiots are you? God forbid you actually dance! The whole point of
the dance is to dance. The whole point of sitting down and congre-
gating is school. Don't you get enough of that in class? I understand
that most of the DJ's seem to have all of the current h i Is... from 1987, \

but last Saturday was uncalled for. If DJ Jim Bean doesn't have
current hits, then I don't know who does! Did you ever listen to his
radio show Sunday nights? He's more Top 40/Dance than Top 40/
Dance itself.
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Bean had to close down early. You skipped out on one of the best ,%•

DJ's that our radio station has, and probably one of the best dance ['s quicker than you think) After you've finished your textbooks, convert
DJ's we've ever had. Just because he is a student ia certainly no them to cash and make more books available for other students.
reason to avoid the dance, Perha ps nobody realizes howmuch music
he has, as opposed to most DJ's who seem to bring the same old
songs every dance. Trust me, he is better than that by a long shot
That's just my opinion, of course. However, this being the Perspec-
tives Page and all, I figured, I'd give mine. (Don't tell anyone that We buy all books with current market value
1 said this, but I think Bean is another reason to listen to our radio
station, WMCE, 88.5 FM Erie!)
When more people start showing up to our dances, I guarantee MERCYHURST COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
that more people will be motivated to go. When birds spot a group
of their own birds, theyflocktogether by instinct; so do humans. It's TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
only natural that humans feel more at ease in one place when their
friends are there. The only way to get their friends there is to make thru
it a "cool" place to be. I'm sure that the party rejects aren't the only
people on campus who are interested in dancing. It's all a matter of FRIDAY, ^NOVEMBERF
attracting the crowd who feels our dances are lame: maybe adver-
tising better is the answer.,Maybe giving away free food is the 8:00 4:00
answer, which wouldn'tbc much food to lose by the standards of last
Saturday. £ ? RECYCU.
Hey, aren't there committees that are supposed to think of FOR CASH
these ideas?
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Arts & Entertainment

Shoe Gazing Davidson raves about
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Merciad Staff Columnist
The Road house Theatre for Con-
As witnesses to the death of J temporary Art openly encourages
imagination, we will, in the near the hurling of rice, toilet paper
future, have some truly unique and water during their latest pro-
responsibilities to the young duction, The Rocky Horror
mindless oftommorow. We will Show. Visitors may also be found
be forced to tell, in the oral tra- in makeup and costumes resem-
dition, stories of how we played bling characters in this rollicking,
with toys that didn't run on bat- ?] rocking musical. Personally, I just
teries or solar power, but rather | wore a hint of blue lipstick. The
imagination; how we watched cartoons that were actually drawn by format of this play (as well as the
hand instead of computer and how we listened to music that used movie The Rocky Horror Pic-
actual instruments. ture Show) has developed a dedi-
1 remember days outside, of playing cowboys and indians (some- cated cult following.*The audi-
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thing no politically correct youngster of today would even consider) ence participates in corned ic puns ."•

of playing cops and robbers, or playing supcrheroes. and endless frolicking along with
the characters. Sweet transvestite Frank N. Furter sings to his creation,
I remember when the yard behind my house became a ghost town
The story involves a young, Rocky. i Photo by Robi Taylor
and my brother became Billy the Kid; when the trees would become
castles and the garage was a hideout for Robin Hood and his merry goofy couple in love, Brad and movie-like format. The excite- tion that make this play a timeless
men. When a half second free fall from the top of a pool deck was Janet (played by Jimmy Mehs and ment never stops. Duri ngthe clas- classic. The play fears nothing
enough flying to qualify me as Superman. I remember when every Carrie Smith); who get stranded sic tune "The Time Warp," it is and encourages ridicule as well
sentence began with "Let's pretend. ^ ^ _ _ on a stormy night Janet resembles impossible to sit still. Janet, Co- as an open mind. I will see it again
I don't really use those words anymore. I wonder why. I guess it's an Olive Oil-type character with lumbia (Vickie Kaeberlein) and and I'm sure it will be much dif-
a high-pitched, whiny voice (like Magenta (Kim Mc.) turn up the ferent since the audience partici-
a shame because they were a lot of fun. Even more of a tragedy is
most of the female characters) beat with a song called "Touch A pation, supreme direction and
that I rarely hear those words from anyone anymore...especially
and Brad, a sensitive nerd. Their Touch Me," which I personally risky production combineforand
kids L ^_
wanted to follow up on. j honest, spontaneous, dynamic
With a^Nintcndo in front of him, why should any kid have to I firstduet,caUed«Datnnit,Janet,"
There is an extreme theme of spectacle.
pretend anything? There is all trfe imagination that 64 megabytes of I expresses great emotion and exu- As far as,individual acting is
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memory can dish out and it seems to be short ing of the play. At this time, every concerned, the Roadhouse never
attention spans everywhere. Why should kids go outside, run piece rock band stomps a fifties- character is wearingfishnetstock-
type hop throughout all these ceases to amaze me. The best
around, pretend they are aliens from another planet battling with ings and panties (even Dr. Scott, performances in Erie are captured
earthlings to take over the neighborhood clubhouse, when a video musical numbers. the fulcrum of "reality" and "in- here. Jerry Lee Lovelace, who
game cartridge will do the same thing for them with a lot less effort. Eventually, the couplefindsshel- sanity".) As far as themes in
ter ata mysterious house and that's played Frank N. Furter, was truly
Even if they do go outside things aren't much better. Now, these Rocky Horror, it is easy to take
where spirited and dominant, bringing a
Uttletechno=kids can chaseyou down in their miniaturfrturbo baha- I ^ excitement begins... ' lightly, but there is a huge expres- chilling reality,to the stage.
buggies, attack with guns that shoot you with a laser beam, all the Theyiare greeted by a butler- Columbia's tap routine and self-
sion of individuality through sexu-
while defending themselves with their advanced turtle body armor type character, Riff Ra ff, who may caressing made me feel like a
ality and corruption (or experi-
be mistaken for Axl Rose or Igor. puberty-stricken youngster again.
and calling for backup with a headset walkie-talkie. A far adventure ence.) The play seems frustrated
We quickly learn that no one in The experience will cover.you
from when I used to have a towel tucked into the collar of my shirt with the stereotypes in society
this place is too pleasing to our with water, confetti and crumbs
and pretend I had a cape like Batman. and makes light of simply being
corny, conservative couple. and will leave you satisfied yet
In a few years, these kids will be running around wearing little able to express a personality. Brad
fait turns out that the continually
virtual reality machines capable of transforming their world into all and Janet go through a transition, wanting more.
extraordinary characters are from
sorts of alternate universes. Pretty neat, huh? Well, I think it sucks. interpreted as maki ng them better Overall, this feature is definitely
the planet Transsexual in the gal-
Playing, imagination, pre tending...they have no part in such a than before, from their experi- worth while. It is an entertaining
axy of Transylvania. This gives
playground. The creative capabilities of the next generation are ence. You, too, may change from night out—bring some friends.
the writer, Richard O'Brien, the
being suffocated and eliminated and we are watching it happen. your experience of seeing this Tickets are $7 each and $5/for
freedom to make the play a romp-
Maybe we are evenfightingwith them for the joystick. extravaganza. students and seniors on Thurs-
ing sexual extravaganza,complete
Well (to loosely tie this to music), I began thinking about all this The Road house Theatre features days and Sundays only. The show
with transvestites (Frank N.
artificiality when I put on the new Stone Roses album,Turn to plays Thursdays through Sunday s
Furter). artificial sex slaves a 90 degree angle stage, perfectly
Stone. I guess what I noticed is thatthe Stone Roses use real drums, visible from any of the graduated at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at mid-
(Rocky) and sexy, scandalous fe-
real guitars, unaltered vocals. This is music to interpret as you like, night also. It runs until Sunday,
males (Columbia, Magenta, the seats (that is ifyou canfindthem).
unaffected by the dial on some mixing board. Music for your The effects, featuring strobe light Dec. 20. Don't miss it unless you
Usherettes and Popcorn Girls)..
imagination, not manipulated by someone else's. and black light dances, as well as re all y want to. .J J;~|
This play will makev you think
It's seemed like an eternity since something new from the Stone about sexuality—it is slightly silouhettcd sex scenes add to the
Roses came out; in the meantime imitator bands like the Charlatans erotic vet also innocent in its '50's organized turmoil and commo-
UK, The High, and Northside have tried to satisfy a manic public's
desire for more. But, oh Manchesterfiend,suffer no more,Turn to
Stone is what diehard fans have waited for....well, almost
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Opera class presents show
the band is still having some legal troubles with their old label, By Mary Medure J
Silvertone, and that's what kept them from releasing new materia]. Merciad Staff Reporter Pullano saw a mix of voices in
This is actually a compilation of singles, put together by Silvertone, the class, and the light-hearted
that the Stone Roses recorded while still under contract Because Six Mercy hurst Vocal Perfor- English comedy suited them per-
most of these are songs that didn't make theirfirstalbum, they aren't mance majors are making deals fectly. Although Thiem is not in
quite as good. 1 with the devil. the class, Pullano brought him in
Saying that, however, there are those of us who believe that the On Monday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. in for the role.
Stone Roses can do no wrong, and that opinion won't change now. Zurn Recital Hall, they will be The opera deals with three people
This effort opens with a hip-hop dancy remix of "Elephant Stone" featured in A Game of Chance, who are unhappy with their lives,
and sets the stage for a work that is generally faster than their first by Seymour Barab. Monday *s cast so they make bargains with the
album. The best tracks are "Mersey Paradise." which is written in consists of senior Jennifer devil.
the best of the Manchester tradition, "What the World is Waiting Asquino, senior Joy Fredette and "The opera is a nice challenge
For," and 'The Hardest Thing in the World." The whispering vocals Junior Michelle Malone. Juniors for the students," he said. Along
and the warped guitar work continue to drive each song. Laura Burns, Nichole Bruno and with them, Robert Frankenberry,
If you've never heard the Stone Roses, get out from behind your Joni Dick make up the second part-time music department fac-
Nintendo and its new age music, cruise to the store and get their first cast and will perform on Tuesday ulty and accompanist, will be in-
album. Give it a chance..this is music that builds slowly and doesn't at 2:45 p.m.. Patrick Thiem, volved in the production. "Robert
rush itself until the band and you are ready to move. If you like it, sophomore music education ma- mind for the six students who has been a huge help to me," he
pick up Turn To Stone. If you are already a Stone Roses fan, you jor, plays the Devil In both casts. make up his Opera Workshop said.
probably bought this the minute it came out. Prank Pullano, visiting associ- class. "I didn't want to start the Find out what happens to the
*How about turning the stereo off and running outside? Find ate professor of music a nd overall year with anything too serious," students on Monday. Admission
director, had several things in be said."^ M 1 1 is free and open to the public
someone you know and greet them by say inj
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When a parent drops his or her

since they were just babies.
The center's staff consists of 13
professional staff members and
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Care Center, he or she can rest Mary Pros, director of the center,
assured that the child is in very stated that work-study students
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The Mercyhurst Child Care Cen-
ter is located on the college cam-
pus and has been in operation for
11 years now. It has spent the past
three years in its new building.
The center's new building was
modeled after a successful child
care center in Ohio. It consists of
four & main rooms, each distin-
guished by the ages of the chil-
dren in them, their color and
theme. When you walk into the
center, following one of the four
color-coded tile trails will^take
you to the appropriate room.
Approximately 90 children are
currently enrolled in the center.
The children range in age from
six weeks all the way up to Gfth
grade. Many of the older children
stability and operation of the cen-
ter." Ma ny centers have problems
with staffing, but work-study stu-
dentsreducethose problems and
there are often more workers on
hand at the center than required
by law, which provides better care
for the children. The center is
''very dependent on them," said
Pros inregardto work-study stu-
dents. - ous issue, especially in this day mental ly oriented curriculum for
When asked her opinion of the
center, work-study student Staci
Lough ran replied, "Besides the
facts that I love kids and working
here is excellent experience, all
the stress of a long day is gone
when I can make a child smile. I
look forward to going to the cen-
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Photo by Joseph Legler
The safety of the children is of prior permission will release a
great concent to the center's staff. child. i - ' are presented in a very non-aca-
Pros said, "Safety is a very seri- The center follows a develop- demic way," remarked Pros.*
The cost of the center is average
and age." Every precaution pos- all children. Intensiverecordsare in comparison to other daycare
sible is taken to ensure a child's kept on all children, especially centers in Erie. According to
safety. For example, the center babies because their development Pros, the hope of the center is
has a "Gold Card System," for is so rapid. Toddlers and pre- "that the children will leave us
use when someone other than a school age children follow the
and go on very well adjusted,
parent will pick up a child. Who- High Scope program of develop-
having a very happy experience.
ever has been authorized to pick ment. The child does whatever he
up the child is given a gold card. or she is ready to do next. Specific
Only possessing this gold card or tasks are not forced. "Academics

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H u r s t r u m i e r s 1/vm U
The Back RowM By Jay Kennedy
V P 1992 season
seconds behind in 22:17 and times that race. For most of the
By John Danknich Merciad Sports Writer 22:20, respectively. The women season, junior Betsy Van Nest led
MerciadAsst. Sports Editor finished 20th out of 22 teams over- the women. The women also fin-
all, j ished second at Grove City, de-
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Other women finishersywere
I scribed by Noble-Fraley as "an
the word "dynasty" used a lot. Barb O'Conner in 23:07, Amy impressive race."
Dynasty is usually used to de- '-:

Freshman Dan Chase finished Kellogg in 23:35 and Trisha Pow- The highlight of the season for
scribe a team that dominates its first for the Hurst in the NCAA ers in 27:52. 'i
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pected to win the sport's respec- Championships last Saturday at formance of both teams at this meet at Edinboro University.
tive championship every year Slippery Rock University. Chase very * to ugh competition," said "Three veteran runners, .Dave
without fail. A &£ ran the 6.2 mile race in 36:48, his Coach Kathy Noble-Fraley. "The Taylor, Matt^Burnett and Brad
In the past thirty or so years,] best time for that distance. The cold, wet conditions made the Allen ran personal bests for the
each of the major professional sports as well as college basketball men's team finished 26th out of sloppy course a grueling chal- course this season at Edinboro,"
have had so-called dynasties. What does it take for a team to 27 teams overall. Edinboro took lenge.gSnow was falling at the says Noble-Fraley. "Freshman
establish a dynasty? Well, it depends on each sport. In other words, first in both races. start of the men's race. Footing Dan Chase usually finished first
there is no set way of determining a dynasty. Dave Taylor and Scott Choura was difficult, especially on an for Mercy hurst, peaking this sea-
In the National Hockey League, three teams shared the Stanley followed Chase with 38:50 and exceptionally steep hill in the first son with a fourth-place overall
Cup from 1976 to 1988. In 1976-79 and again in 1986, the Montreal 38:59, respectively. Close behind mile. Theresa Schroeck (first for finish at Grove City and with his
Canadiens held the Cup. After the Habs' dynasty ended, the New were Mike Brown in 39:13, Matt the women) is to be congratulated personal best for a 10K race at
York Islanders' began and lasted from 1980-83. Then, from 1984 Burnett in 39:24, Brad Allen in for her impressive come back, Regionals."
through 1990, the Edmonton Oilers captured Lord Stanley's trophy 39:41 and Mike Arrigo in 43:28. after an injury that kept her out of Co-coach Mike Fraley says ev-
five times. * 1 Choura,* Allen and Arrigo the meets most of the season." eryone on the men's team contin-
Hockey seems to be the sport that is most dominated by dynasties. achieved their personal bests for This race signifies the end of the ues to improve. "They're coa-
An elite few teams have ever won the Stanley Cup, and every year 6.2 miles. cross country season for lescing into a very competitive
it seems as if the same teams are competing for it. A new dynasty in Freshman Theresa Schroeck led Mercy hurst The women'steam's group of runners," said Fraley.
the form of the Pittsburgh Penguins is looming. The Pens have won the women's team, finishing the second place trophy at St. Those interested in running cross
the Cup the last two years and started this season on a tear. A third 3.1 mile course in 22:15 for her Bonaventure was the height of country next year or just helping
Cup is a definite possibility. best time of the season. Nichole their season. Most of the should contact Mike or Kathy
Basketball, both college and pro, has featured two of the greatest Putt and Betsy Van Nest were Mercyburst women ran their best Noble-Fraley at 453-6425.
dynasties in sports history. From 1957 to 1969, the Boston Celtics
won 11 NationalJBasketball Association championships. Led by
their legendary coach Red Auerbach and Hall of Famer Bill Russell,
the Celtics dominated the NBA like no other team has done and
probably ever will do.
UCLA's domination of college basketball is usually the prime
example when describing a dynasty. Starting in 1964 and lasting
until 1975, UCLA won the NCAA basketball crown 10 times. Once
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Hurst football concludes season with 38-8 demolishing of Brockport

By Keith Courson Lakers tallied an awesome 495 gave eight freshmen the starting Laker offense in the win were the Across the line of scrimmage,
Merciad Sports Writer yards offense and smashed nod against the Golden Eagles "men in the trenches" and the the Mercyhurst defense^battled
SUNY-Brockport 38-8 fin their without a single senior starting on usually dynamic "Craig Woodard with seven new faces in the start-
Mercy hurst football traveled to 1992 season finale. ^ the offensive unit. Show." The revamped front five ing line-up. Those newcomers
Brockport, New York, Saturday "I was extremely proud of our Freshmen quarterbacks Nick blew holes wide open for were instrumental in the Laker
afternoon with supposedly "no young players/' added the Schneider and John Sandor Woodard, who scampered for a cause that only yielded 152 total
chance." Missing several seniors Mercy hurst mentor. They had a stepped into heavy shoes and quiet 179 yards on the ground and yards to their hosts.
and team leaders was supposed to determination to win and a great sparkled to combine for 202 yards three touchdowns. Woodard's "A number of kids have said for
signal a "loss" what would've attitude. They went up there and passing and completed 12 of their record-setting season closes with the first time it seemed like we
been the Lakers' third in a row. hustled and showed a lot of inten- 18 passes with a touchdown pass 1166 rushing yards, a new school I were all together. It seemed like a
What doubters failed to realize sity and desire. They wanted to to Matt Hatchette. Wingback record. "Linemen bust their famil y atmosphere out there," sa id
was what a little enthusiasm can win." Ha tche tte, having caught only two humps to block for him," added an enthused Chapman. 'They had
do for a team. 'The feeling was Mercyhurst left an imprint on passes all season long, pulled in Chapman. a lot of fun." -
electric," said Head Coach Jim that field that gave fans and oppo- five receptions for 107 yards and Other Laker scorers on the day Mercyhurst finishes its season
were Chris Cappelletti, who re- with a record of 5-4-1. It was a
n
Chapman. "Electric ^may have nents a glimpse of the very near a touchdown.
been an understatement as the future. The Laker coaching staff The other key ingredients on the covered a fumble in the end zone, season when a matter of a few
and kicker George Paydock. plays cost the blue and green a
Paydock booted a 29-yard field very possible 8-2 record. "We
Hockey team routed by Canisius 6-1 goal in the first quarter to initiate just made too many mistakes,"
the Mercyhurst scoring onslaught said Chapman.
By Craig Rybczynski
Merciad Sports Editor
Laker baske pflefie
Canisius College's goaltender -• .^.

Derek Slater had a night to re- By John Danknich The battle will be for the fifth
member against the Mercyhurst Merciad AssL Sports Editor and final starting spot With the
La ke rs infrontofthe home fans a t tremendous influx of new talent,
the Da nn Memorial Rink onTues- Underfirstyear Head Coach Bill holding onto the fifth spot should
day night in Buffalo. Morse, the Mercyhurst men's prove to be a difficult task.
This will,also be a night the basketball team finished its 1991- Expected to make an immediate
Lakers won't soon forget as the 92 season with a record of 11 -16. impact on the Laker program is
Canisius Ice Griffs defeated the While this was an eight-win im- Rashe Reviere (6'3, 180). The
Hurst 6-1. With the victory, the provementfromthe previous sea- Detroit native comes to the Hurst
Ice Griffs improve their record to son, Morse viewed this as a d isap- from Oakland Community Col-
5-0, a school best They also broke pointment because, "We thought lege. Reviere averaged 25.1 PPG
Mercyhurst*s five game winning we were better than that" fat Oakland last year, hitting 56
streak against them. In defeat, the Morse feels this Way because percent of his shotsfromthe field
Lakers fall to 1-1. the Lakers were in almost every and 72 percentfromthe foul line.
In goal, Slater was the differ- game last year. The Hurst lost f-jReviere provides the Lakers with
ence as he stopped 39 Mercyhurst nine games by six points or less a tough and athletic forward who
shots andfrustratedthe blue and and outscored their opponents for can score from}both the inside
green's offense until late in the the season. and outside. Morse hopes? that
third period. Laker forward Craig When Morse took over the Lak- Reviere will become a "go to guy."
MacDonald spoiled Slater's shut- ers lasUyear, his first objective 'Morse's goal for this season is
out with-a power play goal at was to mold the players into a 20 victories, a very lofty goal
17:16 of the third period. competitive team. Morse's goal considering the Lakers' difficult
The score did not reflect the ef- for this season is to "take it to the schedule. The Lakers will com-
fort put forth by Mercyhurst Ac- Laker right winger Ken Gushie prepares to check Canisius next level." pete in four tournaments includ-
cording to Head Coach Rick This year's team features a solid ing the Gary MillerJClassic at
Zomok I Photo by Craig Rybczynski
Gotkin, "Canisius has a good balance of both size and speed. Gannon on November 27and 28.
team, that's the bottom line. They the ice because there was 1:02 to jscored twice and added one as- Four starters return for the Lakers Mercyhurst will face nationally
are every bit as good of a team as play in the game. sist this season. Seven talented new- ranked Gannon and Edfinboro
we a re, i f not better, t When the Lakers did have the On the power play, Canisius was comers will be welcomed into the twice each.
Ironically, Slater was recruited man advantage, they couldn't cut more effective in converting two Laker ranks; six from junior col- The Division II Lakers will face
by Mercyhurst but chose Canisius the deficit The Lakers had a six opportunities for goals. The Ice leges and one from high school. a tough test early in the form of
because it was better suited to his on three power play to begin the Griffs led the entire game and, Leading the returning Laker California University of Pennsyl-
academic needs, Slater's perfor- third period but were unable to when challenged by Mercy hurst's sta rters is center Jam ie Houston vania. Calfinishednumber one in
mance is encouraging because he score. Coach Gotkin pulled goalie offense, were supported by Slater (6'8, 205). The Michigan native the nation last season, winning 32
still has three more years of eligi- Barber for the extra attacker try- in net led Mercyhurst in scoring with a games. The La kers face Cal at the
bility left. ^ j* ing anything to reduce the 6-0 The Lakers will try to put the 13.7 points per game (PPG) aver- Mercyhurst Athletic Center on
In goal for Mercyhurst, Mirko Canisius lead. loss behind them as they prepare age and also pulled down 6.8 re- Tuesday, December 1.
Pellizzari did not fair as well as Midway through the period, the for the Blmira Tournament on bounds. According to Morse, Morse knows his 20 win goal is
his Canisius counterpart. Lakers found themselves with a Friday, November 13 and Satur- Houston is a "strong post-up optimistic, but he says "If you are
Pellizzari was beaten four times two-man advantage, but failed to day, November 14. The Lakers' player" who will be a mainstay going to reach tha t level, you have
before being replaced by Scott score. Mercy hurst's only goal did first opponent is Division I Uni- for the Lakers underneath. to be Setting a goal and shooting
Barber 3:58 seconds into the sec-. come on the power play. versity of Alabama at Huntsville. Another returning senior is sta rt- your sights high." Morse would
ond period. Barber faced 15 shots MacDonald took a pass from The tournament also features the ing small forward Kerry Baker be happy with 16 wins which
in relief allowing just two goals. Bryce Bohun and beat Slater in University of Southern Maine (6*4,185). Baker was one of the presents a vast improvement from
On offense, the Lakers did man- the third period. who plays host Elmira. The win- Lakers' main three point threats two years ago.
age 40 shots on goal but couldn't Canisius' offense was a differ- ners of Friday's games will ad- last season and averaged 13.1 Morse thinks that this year's
capitalize on the rebounds. The ent story. Looking like its NHL vance to Saturday's champion- PPG. Baker's tenacious defense team will be really exciting and
Ice Griffs controlled loose pucks counterpart Buffalo Sabres, Jeff ship. The losers will compete for will also pay dividends for the entertaining. Morse'> vastly im-
in their offensive zone. They Maddigan played the role of Sa- third place in the consolation Lakers. proved Lakers * will bet"* fast
played a physical game in the bres' center Pat LaFontaine as he a me. Power forward and defensive break, very quick kind of team..
small ice arena which is ideally weapon Gerry Battle led the [*.thc kind of team the fans will
?• AfcllQBICS Lakers in rebounding with an av- really like once they get in to see
suited for hitting. STEf & £ f ^ JWE|GHT CUASS^S erage of 8.1 per game. The 6'6 them.* *
In the final minutes of the third
period tempers flared. $$S$U0£N¥S junior also registered 23 blocks The Lakers have tentatively
Mercy hurst's Tom DeCoteau and and scored 12.6 PPG. scheduled an exhibition game
Canisius" Kelly Leroux got into a The fourth returning starter is against McMaster College for£
shoving match and had to be re- junior point guard Terry Bush Wednesday, November 18. The
strained by the officials. DeCoteau Itfg&yhvkgt Flecrention Cmiier '10,165). Bush begins his sec- Lakers'firstregular season game
was ejected from the game and Porinfocafl:866 0574. 824425$ ond season as Mercy hurst's court is against GlenvUIe State at the
Leroux was assessed a 10-minute leader after averaging 4.0 assists MAC on Tuesday, November 24
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isconduct penalty. Leroux left and 6.2 points per game. at 8 p.m.