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Demyanovich resigns
By Keith Courson season's noted accompl ishments? better part of20 years a nd I wanted
Board Merciad Sports Editor Why now, when the women's to end on a high note. This season
Candidates basketball program is on an all-
| After serving four seasons as time high?
gave me a lot ofpersonal satisfac-
tion," he added.
Pages 6&7 Mercyhurst women's head bas- "I've been thinking about it for Mercyhurst Director of Athlet-
ketball coach and guiding the quite a while," said Demyanovich ics Pete Russo explained that he
Student Profile:Vyom Bhuta page 9 Lady Lakers to their first-ever who posted a 61-42 mark in his had seen the career move coming.
NCAA playoff appearance, Paul coaching stint with the Hurst. "It's "It wasn't entirely a big surprise.
Merciad takes Manhattan ... again page 10 Demyanovich has stepped down an appropriate decision for me a t We talked about it as far asfa
from the position. this time. I think the change is month ago. He was getting a little
Why now? Why, when next year good for the girls. burnt out," he said.
the women may even surpass this "I've coached basketball for the See Demyanovich, p. 12
THIS WEEK:
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now," he says. "Is there a real need to change freedom."
iNixon said he first proposed it? That is the big question," "Each professor has a scaler
the issue to the committee Nixon said. "Right now it's .*r! according to the class they are
because he heard many students hard to get a true sense of what teaching," Donachy said. "They
complaining. "How can we a QPA means." say tliat the people who deserve
judge ourselves when all the Donachy said that it is too an A will get it no matter the
scales are different," he said. early to say what the scale scale."
Nicole Donachy, another might be. An example, Nixon The committee is busy trying
student on the committee, says said, would "make an A a 94 or to find out how the campus
that "this is definitely an issue 95 for every class. This is just to feels about this issue. "Every-
of concern for students. We're set a standard to go by." one on the committee has been
investigating this because of "We're just in the debate asked to go and hunt down
this concern." . stage," Nixon said. "I don't people and ask them about
'The important thing is to want people to assume this is this," Nixon said. "We might*,
know what students and faculty hard fact" circulate a survey.»
members believe an A, B, C to Both Nixon and Donachy said "We are also trying to find
be," Nixon said.*"Do they think students need to realize that schools who use the standard-
a B is average work? Or is B standardizing grading will notj ized grading system," said
outstanding and A; necessarily make receiving an A Donachy.
unachievable?" 'H easier. "Some students may Both Nixon and Donachy
According to an article in Tfie think if we standardize grading, have their own opinions on the
Chronicle of Higher Education, we'll standardize it lower," subject. Nixon, who proposed
students receiving an A- or Donachy said. the issue, is still for standard-
higher have quadrupled since "We're not doing this to make ized grading but says, "the issue
1969*The irony is that all ^ getting an A easier," Nixon is not cut and dried. It has Lance Munksgard, a.k.a. Mr. Food, says ""Heck with the
indicators point to a decline in said. "We want to set an drawbacks to it." Cove. I'llfryme my own burgers." Merciad photo/Jim Doherty
the average academic ability of academic standard because this "I personally think it should
college students. is an academic excellence
Grades are used primarily for
two reasons. The first is to give
school."
There are two sides of the
stay the same," Donachy said.
"It would take away the
professors' freedom and the end
Housing
from frontpage
students information about their issue according to Donachy. result would be the same.
performance individually and "Few students don't consider it Classes would adjust and the Assistant Director if you have can choose to live: |
comparative to other students. an issue of importance. Most * scale wouldn't be any different! any questions. The Residence Egan- 3rd floor only, females
The other is to inform others do," she said. "However, the than before, only it would? Life staff does check class only at present
outside, such as prospective professors would rather have appear to be fairer." standing and number of write Egan and McAuley-Limited
employers and graduate schools their own scale." This debate is not close to ups. If you falsify this informa- singles
of student's performance. Grade "Faculty members don't like being decided. The committee tion, you and your roommates Duval Apartments-Junior and
inflation counteracts both of #
the idea," Nixon added. "It J
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sensational, unpublished material War (1922-24) in Cork and his changes. Residents of a unit will number of male and female
about the death off Michael death had always remained a be given the opportunity to pay apartments in a building.
Collins. Some consider Collins mystery. There was no inquest for vacant spaces in lieu of a Sign ups for students who
the greatest hero in modern Ire- held into the shooting and the roommate. want to live in Duval Apart-
land and his mysterious murder Irish Government at that time If it is determined that the ments, Townhouses, Egan, and
continues to baffle historians, destroyed Jthe post-mortem parent(s) or guardian's signa- McAuley will be held on
much likelthe assassination of records. ture on a contract has been Sunday, April 10th from 7 p.m.
JFK. j& i "-mi Kevin O'Connor will attempt falsified, the student will be to 9 p.m. in Sullivan Hall. I |
The informal lecture will be to unravel the Collins death, a fined $100 and be subject to Specific times according to
held at 8 p.m. in Sullivan Hall. mystery that has puzzled histori- college disciplinary actions. point totals will be posted
Michael Collins welded the Irish ans since his tragic shooting in Kevin O 'Connor If you cannot find enough outside the Housing Office and
Republican Army into a powerful August,^ 922. i If roommates to fill your apart- around campus. Briggs or
and effective fighting force dur- |For the first time he will reveal Educated at Crescent College, ment or townhouse, the groups)! Mercy Apartments will choose
ing the six blood-stained years of details of a diary which discloses Limerick, he studied philosophy with the highest point total will their apartments on Monday,
Irish history (1916-22). He led facts on the shooting and will for two years before graduating choose first. |Fewer roommates April 11th from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
the two-year guerrilla war against uncover the American connec- in journalism. He is a native of means fewer points. There are in Sullivan Hall. I
the British and master-minded a tion in the Collins story. Limerick city and lives in Dublin. also limitations on where you
MARCH 24,1994 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3
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FilmsforDiscussion
The Films for Discussion series can named Simon. Wai's parents
has released the spring schedule, in Taiwan are anxious for him to
opening April 12 at Mercyhurst marry. Wai finds a "bride" and
College. The films range from the wedding takes place, parents
comedies to dramas, and expose present, but a 11 is not what it seems.
each of us to different cultures, Philip Supine, History depart-
ideas and people. Each 01m is ment, and Dan Doyle, NYU Film
introduced by people with knowl- School, will introduce the film
edge of the film's topic. Follow- and lead the discussion follow-
ing the showing, a discussion is ing.
held on the film and its particular May 3-Guelwaar
significance. This is the latest film«from
The schedule is as follows: Ousmane Sembene (Ceddo-Xala,
April 12-EI Mariachi \ etc.). The film is built around the
The first film of Robert person of Henri Thioune (called
Rod rigues. Winner of an award at Guewaar-the Noble One), pillar
Sundance film festival, the story of the local Christian community
is built on a society that is turning who.is buried by mistake in a
its guitars into guns with the back- |Muslim cemetery. African pride NUT IL (U IB
ing of drugs and drug lords. is. mixed expertly with African
Alice Edwards, Mercyhurst Lan- humor and social satire in this
guage Department, and Mexican film.
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students will introduce the film Thefilmwill be introduced by
and lead t/ie discussion follow- African experts who will also lead
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Dear Editor:
The Merciad llYou say no. The man staring atthe knots has been listening to us.
He says Tom deserved the award. Hell him this isn't about Tom.
This is about people's'manic preoccupation with awards given to
Mercyhurst College's First Class newspaper as rated by the Associated Collegiate press already successful people. He stares at us and decides that the knots
Vol. 67 No. 18 were more interesting and less argumentative. He looks back at the
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Merciad Editors You suggest that, maybe, so many people are accomplishing so
Jule Gardner Editor in Chief Keith' Courson Sports Editor little, that seeing Tom winning an Oscar makes them feel good
Anne L. McNelis Asst. News & Copy Editor raig Rybczynski because he is doing something with himself and doing it well. The
Sports Editor lady next to you Gnisbes her drink and staggers off.
Michelle Ryan Arts & Entertainment Editor Joseph Legler Senior Writer You suggest that people are doing the same thing day after day and
Grace Bruno Features Editor Mia U-Rycki j.Advertising Manager that they really have nothing interesting happening in their lives.
Jim Doherty Photo Editor Jerry Trambley Faculty Advisor The Oscars add some excitement, some apprehension, some glam-
our and something to talk about For people who can't decide what
Merciad Staff movie to see, it's a good guide to the majority's opinion.
Melissa Svitek Megan Circle Tricia Webb It seems complicated to me, but I'll agree. But then why the
Elizabeth Johnson preoccupation with people who get, awards for acting, essentially
Erin Hauber Lee Ann Kelly Jim Doherty Jay Kennedy mimicking reality better than anyone else? If the people are so
Jennifer Trinidad Kira Presler Heather Ryan Suzanne Coneglio interested In awards, why aren't they trying to win their own? You
Mike Brown Janel McBride NickKrayger Mark Shokalook| suggest that the Oscars are given by, and given to just a bunch ofself-
Beth Nichols 1 Nicole Geraci Tonya Beebe Dan McQuillen congratulatory egomaniacs who feel that millions of dollars isn't
David McQuillen Kevin Pude enough recognition for a good flick. We, as the general public,
should boycott the Oscars. % %
The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst CollegepBrorr 161, We ask the bartender to turn the academy awards off. The man in
x501 Ei 38th St, Erie, Pa., 1654b. Phone 824-2376 I the flannel shirt looks up. The bartender says that he's waiting for
the best picture award and that maybe he'll turn the channel after
The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. that. ^ \
I ask you why isn't there the same interest in things that are actually
happening? How about a show for the year's Nobel Prize winners.
The Merciad's editorial opinion is determined by the Editorial Board with the 'The envelope, please. And the winner in the category of World
Editor holding final responsibility. The opinions expressed in The Merciad are Peace is...." | »
not necessarily those of The Merciad, its staff or Mercyhurst College. ^Nah. >
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n«. body as well as the Administration. This in- ideas that have the ability to grow even stron- group of individuals on campus. I think, speak-
creased involvement will give the students a ger as long as the proper leadership is put into ing first hand as a junior student government
clear and effective voice throughout the place. The students have a chance to re-elect representative, that reps' responsibilities need
Mercyhurst community. an Executive Board that has experience and to be broadened. Representatives need to be
has learned the ins and outs ofhow to approach held more accountable by the students in mak-
problems. A chance like this only comes once. ing sure the students' interests are being voiced
"Carpe Diem" - seize the opportunity. (i.e. activities that truly reflect student wishes).
This could be easily accomplished by assign-
ing reps "blocks" or certain areas on campus
MSG Treasurer Candidates they are responsible for, such as McAuley and
Baldwin Halls, North and South Briggs, and
Duval and Mercy Apartments. I believe
changes such as these, which I will push, will
create viable solutions we as students could
take to the Administration. I want to see the
students wishes granted. I will work to make
sure these things happen.
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My name is Richard Straub and I am cur- I believe that the Executive Board positions
rently a junior with a double major in Manage- require experience. There were so many as-
ment and Sports Organization Management I pects of this job that no one could have told me
am a Peer Minister, a member of the golf team, about until I experienced the vice-president
and an RA in Mercy 100 My involvement in position as a whole. Now that I have experi-
all of the above corroborates the fact that I am enced the job, 1 can look back and say, "Hey,
an outgoing person and love to interact with that was good, but there is always room for
people. improvement." But as I said before, I know
As your Vice President, I would like to this through experience. This is what I can
represent the students' interests. I want to be offer the student body- experience. The expe-
Jessica Cuffia, Sophomore the Vice President who will be remembered rience I hav e w ill or J y carry over into n ext year
for staying in touch with the students and who and increase wha t stud ent government accom-
I am running for re-election because I feel follows up on students' wishes and desires. plishes. I propose this question for the voters to
that with the experience I have received during In your own interests...Remember Straub keep in mind when some asks for their vote,
the past two yea rs on MSG I will be able to give for Vice President R.S.V.P. on April 5,6,7. "What kind of experience do you have that
the Mercyhurst student body ray|all. Please would make you qualified for the position?"
take into consideration my concern for you, the
student body, and my past commitment to my
job. Thank you.
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Dear Editor: should expect from a liberal arts hear how terrible this nation is in can keep delving into the "world of and will have invested too much
college. doing the un-Godly act of pursu- shoulds;" however at the same time and resources not to be fully
Instead, it seems as if we are ing its economic interests abroad time they fail to prepare us for the prepared for the "real world." If
Sitting through classes on any being constantly bombarded with and how evil we are because we world that is. 3 professors explain different as-
given day at Mercyhurst should leftist views, while a whole other have a powerful military and use One thing we should all agree pects of an issue and don't try to
make most reasonable students realm of many issues is often ig- its force. (Speaking of economic on is that there is way too much force their thinking down the stu-
realize there is a problem. For the nored. It's time we start question- interests, if some of these profes- student apathy on this campus. dents throats, we have all the re-
most part the faculty members do ing what right they have in con- sors are so dedicated to this whole There is often another side to what spect in the world for them. How-
an outstanding job in teaching stantly imposing their ideals on concept of"1 iberation" why don't the professor is telling us, and we ever in the meantime we want to
their actual subjects; however it's us, and strive to hear all sides of they relinquish their cozy seats have to demand to hear it in order make sure that faculty realize that
clear as day that some are not all issues so we can make our own, here at Mercyhurst and make a to obtain the best answers. One there are a lot of impressionable
they are cracked up to be in the reasonable decisions. real difference?) need only to watch an episode of and potentially great minds in their
brochure. When the two of us |J Time and time again we've all While it's nice that they have Koseanne or the evening news to classrooms, and it is their respon-
transferred to this institution, we heard the liberation theology that their views, it is the responsibility realize how liberal society already sibility to see that they are fully
had been told how objective the many faculty members preach. of the faculty to explore all sides is; we have to do our best to ma ke developed the way the college
faculty were, and how they strove They stand in front of the class of issues. We pay their salaries to sure our educational institutions promises.
to see that all students received with their rhetoric to impose un- have our minds expanded, not to avoid this trend, and become
the well-rounded education one solicited viewpoints on us. We be spoon-fed liberal jargon that schools of objective learning. Patrick Shanahan, Junior, His-
we're supposed to take verbatim. It's time for a reality check. tory
Once class is over most faculty go While most of the faculty remain, John Cegielski, Junior, RIAP/
back to their offices where they we will be leaving Mercyworld, History
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By Keiko Miller 1 a prescribed etiquette to go along a built-in digital clock and a cal-
Merciad Contributing Writer with the occasion. || culator. By contrast, perhaps the
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In other words, a Japanese most exciting thing that I remem-
(Editor's note: This is second in •mother is provided with the right ber about my fudebako was the
a series of articles by Keiko Miller, kind of script so as not to mess up newly acquired pencil sharpen-
asst. professor of Japanese, about this very auspicious rite of pas- ing knife, which I used religiously
aspects of the Japanese culture.) sage for her child. After all, the to keep all of my pencil tips sharp
first impression is everything and ready to do those math calcu-
If anyone wishes to study ex- when it comes to the child's edu- lations any time. What a ritual!
amples of formalism at work, it is cation, which will determines his/ On a larger scale, the consum-
not too difficult to spot a few her path for the rest of life. ers who have been thrown onto
during even a short stay in Japan. The formality of the entrance the conveyor belt of the Japanese
To the Japanese whose ances- mto school does not end with educational process haver been
tors have ritualized practically what one wears. A black or red talked into buying a desk to com-
everything from worshipping the leather book backpack, or memorate the\first day of the
Shinto kami (gods) to the tea and "randoseru" is in order for every child's formal education. This is
sumo wrestling, one's reaching first grader. This type ofbook bag not any ordinary desk. This piece
an academic milestone is consid- is tailored tofitthe textbooks ap- of furniture, engineered with use-
ered more than a simple formal- proved by the Mon'busho, or the ful compartments and high-tech
ity. i ] Japanese Department of Educa- gadgets, is built to physically and
In Japan, March marks the end tion. Every child is given his/her mentally plant in the mind of the
of an academic year and April the textbooks free and expected to first grader an ownership of a
beginning. Go back for a moment carryhhem back and forth be- space to think, however little is
to 250 B.C. when the Japanese tween home and school. actually available in an already
arranged their lives according to Sketch/Keiko Miller Though some children outgrow tightly spaced living quarter.!
nature's order. such book bags, many continue to The initial cost of sending off a
Since spring was synonymous month for the Japanese, one can also recognizes the proper fash- wear them until they\complete first grader to an elementary, jun-
with the idea of new growths, only imagine a picturesque sce- ion trend for the occasion. This the sixth grade in elementary ioror high school is very high, but
beginning a school year in April nario in which a first grader wears last point should be noted, for in school. After all, in secondary not too high if it me ans that child
seemed spiritually appropriate for a new suit of jacket and short some of the women's magazines, school, a student is once again will do well in the long run. Dot-
the still superstitious Japanese at pants (modeled after the British a certain proper kind of kimono or initiated with the gift of another ing grandparents and socially ob-
the time of the introduction of royal tradition) for a boy, or a conservative looking Western kind of book bag, a brief case, to ligated relations all pitch in at the
democratized education. As April sailor outfit for a girl, and walks wardrobe lis pictured as recom- go with the secondary school uni- child *s starting line. They all give
is the cherry blossom viewing timidly beside his/her mother who mend able, and there is, of course, form. I f him/her a big cheer. And that is
-Exploring the inside of one of all they can do, for the rest is
these bags is another adventure
Student Profile:
dependent on what he/she carries
organization since there is so happier along the way. ferent from what was originally
much involved. A pledge must Many children keep their writ- expected, the Japanese people
take courses about the history of ing utensils in a rather high-tech would still go through the ritual
the college for one term, pass two designed "fudebako" or pencil of ending, just to reflect upon
tests, give four tours and com- container equipped with a pencil themselves. Otherwise, they don't
plete 20 service hours working sharpener, a neat compartment believe they can begin again to-
for admissions. $ for an eraser, ruler, compass and ward another good end.;
In order to become president,
Bhuta had to write an essay and
was then reviewed by a commit-
tee. They, choose a president
based on such things as person-
ality, dedication and how well a
person does the job. EMPLOYMENT
Bhuta said all ambassadors are OPPORTUNITY
very committed and loyal to the ALASKA SUMMER!
By Megan Circle Bhuta was an exchange student club. The majority now are fresh- EMPLOYMENT
Merciad Staff Reporter his senior year in high school in men and they are full of enthusi- FISHERIES - Students Needed! Many
Long Island, New York. He asm. "To see all of this, and to be earn $2,000+/mo. in canneries or
; Vyom Bhuta is a sophomore played tennis there and was re- elected leader of such a presti- $3,000-$6,000+/mo. on fishing vessels.
cruited by the former Mercy hurst gious group is a great honor," he Many employers provide room & board
majoring in sports organizational and transportation. Over 8,000
management and marketing. He men's tennis coach. He currently said. I openings! No experience necessary!
also is a member of the men's plays for the team and has an Upon graduation from Male or Female. For more info, call:
tennis team, SAC and has|re- NCAA ranking of 34. Mercyhurst, Bhuta plans to work •~ 1-206-545-4155 ext. A5249
Bhuta loves Mercyhurst, espe- for a multinational sports com- Student Employment Services
cently been elected president of
the Ambassadors Club. j cially this year. He said, pany. "A company like Reebok
"Mercyhurst has helped me to may set up a company in India. CRUISE SHIP JOBS!
Bhuta is from Bombay, India.
grow and mature, personally and If I?worked for them, I could Students needed! Earn $2000*monthly.
He said that it is hard being away
professionally.'^He said that he travel back and forth between the Summer/holidays/fulltime. World travel.
from home, "but my family un-
has always ifeIt comfortable at two countries, overseeing the In- Caribbean, Hawaii, Europe, Mexico. .
derstands that if J they want the Tour Guides, Gift Shop Sales, Deck Hands,
Mercyhurst. He was very well dia company." He wants to live in Casino Workers, etc. No experience necessary.
best for me, we must sacrifice.''
accepted by eveiyone. "I feel the U.S., but travel to India peri- n.4ft47 Rxt. c u r J
He said that even though it is —
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Fitness
:Hours
For Students:
*Mon.&Wed* 9a.m.-
10p.m.
*Tues.&Thur. 9a.m.-
4:30p.m. and 5:30
to 10p.m.
*Fri. 9a.m.-4:30p.m.
•Sat. Noon-4:00p.m.
•Sun. Noon-4p.m. &
* 8-10p.m.
Tiffany Reed, Alyssa Giffen, ^Victoria Keup and Barb O'Connor of the Mercyhurst
women's lacrosse team take advantage of the spring weather for practice. The team will
compete as a club organization for ihe first time ever this spring. The team's first game is <
scheduled for April 16.'Twenty.two women are participating for the Lakers!
Photo by Kira Presler
George Washington
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time,Hartis is a man on a mission. men's side. Herlihy was an Aca- where the women are as far as
His mission: to make Mercyhurst demic All-American in 1992 getting involved in the NCAA's.
soccer more powerful than ever while Melody set a Laker record One of the things I've done right
before. with 16 goals in a season as cap- away is toughen up the sched-
'I'm three and a half thousand tain throughout his senior cam- ule," he said.
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miles from home. I'm not here to paign in 1989. "Mercyhurst College deserves ANNUAL FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
sit idly by and be happy with "Noreen is a natural choice to two teams that can compete at the TO FEATURE PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
being average," said the former come in on the women's side," national level. That's what I'm For the third consecutive spring, the Mercyhurst
professional from Sunderland, added Hartis. "She was an out- trying to deliver. We are doing it football team will entertain some of the National Football
England. "That's not my pur- standing player here and she'll be the right way. We're not going to | League's best players in the annual basketball challenge.
pose." an outstanding coach as well." buy success," he said. Although This year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have promised to send
some of their top athletes tolthe Mercyhurst Athletic
Center.
The Lakerffootball staff has already hosted the
other two local pro teams as Buffalo came to town last year
and representatives of the Cleveland Browns hooped it up
in the inaugural event.
The contest is scheduled for this Friday, March 25
at the MAC. Tipoff will get the game underway at 8 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the Hurst football office or at
the door for $4 apiece.
The clash also provides local fans the opportunity
to get autographs of their favorite players as an autograph
session along with a raffle will be held at the intermission|
Demyanovich
from front page
Steeler team photos will also be on hand.
Fori additional information call 824-25691
That being the case, thinglabout why,";said senior Demyanovich is highly recom-
Demyanovich implied there was Karen Salem. "At the end of the mending his former assistant Jim TENNIS TEAM DEFEATS NORTHWOOD
more to his decision. "I worked season, he wasn't talking about Webb for the spot "It should be Vyom Bhuta, Anthony Moran and Markus Muenck
the girls awfully hard. I think I quitting. He's done a great job. the best team at Mercyhurst all- al uprated singles victories while the doubles teamsfof
was a little too tough on them," he "I think at times he was rough time," the former coach said. Bhuta/Jamie Pilkington and Muenck/Moran also won to
said* "I'm from the old school. but we're playing college basket- Demyanovich may have va- lead the Laker tennis team to 5-4 victory over Northwood
Maybe some newer ideas would ball. He wouldn't intentionally cated his basketball job but will Institute last Saturday.
be beneficial. I was on their backs hurt anyone," she said. remain with the college as bead
This Saturday th#Hurst hosts Wooster College at
all the time. It's time for me to get Others were also surprised but golf coach. He is proud of what
out." the program has accomplished. The
declined to comment on the situ-
Player reaction was mixed re- ation. During his tenure, the women's Mercyhurst square off.
garding the departure. "I was re- Consequently, the head coach- program evolved from a medio-
ally surprised. He hadn't said any- ing position Is now open. cre club into a national contender.