VOL. 50, NO.

18 MERCYHURST COLLEGE APRIL 7,1978

Fox Trots For Tho Gold f

'Blurs! Hustles To Hire

by John Bruno
After coaching the Lakers to an
incomparable 26-3 season, Dick
Fox has resigned to become head
coach of Gannon's Golden
Knights. I v j£|
Fox, a Gannon alumnus, an-
swered questions from reporters
of the local news media in a press
conference at the Perry Square
institution on March 30. After-
wards, assistant coach Tom
Barringer, who was also hired by
Gannon, presented Fox with a
gold towel, which completed the
transition. ' J
"I feel bad about leaving
Mercyhurst,'* Fox said. The
people'were very good to me
there, primarily Dr. Shane,
whom I have a great deal of
respect and admiration for.
"I ieave Mercyhurst with
regrets, but like anything else,
you can't look behind you, you've
got to look ahead. And I look
forward with enthusiasm to be
here at Gannon."
Indeed, Fox said that his goals
are the same as Gannon's, and
chief among them is to make the
Perry Square institution "the
best ; in NCAA Division II
basketball." * background.
Even so, he firmly believes that 'it "I am interested in^a person
the 'Hurst will continue to have a who has had experience coaching
good basketball program and on a college or junior college
remain competitive. T .> level," Cusack added. "However,
"The basketball program isn't I wouldn't rule out a high school
going to fall apart," he added. basketball coach."
"They have, too much pride. "Oun college deserves the
They've come too far. The best," said Miriam Mashank. " I
program won't stop, but it may am looking for an individual
suffer for a year like it might whose track record is \ tops and
anytime a coaching change is whose personal goals coincide
made."* . !* i with the education goals of the
Meanwhile, a search com- college. r
mittee, headed by athletic "As I sit on this committee, I
director Mike Cusack, has been intend to keep the needs of the
formed to select a new;cage athletes and the student body in
mentor. Those on the committee general in mind. I welcome their
are faculty members Sr. Mary input." : *-
Matthew Baultus and P. Barry Cyterskr listed his personal
McAndrew and " counselors criteria for a new coach. "I am
Miriam Mashank, .Lenny hoping we can find a coach who
Cyterski and Tyrone Moore, who would be both successful and DICK FOX
were chosen because of their effective," he said. "If he and the objectives of the college. continue to excel."
"background and • know coached previously, what's his -'•'• "I would like to see a coach who As of this writing, only several
knowledge of the sport," ac- won - loss record? Also would I is not only interested in the persons have 'applied for the
cording to Cusack. want my sons to play for and be physical but the ^academic position. However, Cusack
Cusack feels the criteria influenced by him? T 31 aspects of a player as well," he assures that more applicants will
needed for choosing the next Moore said the next Laker added. "One of the key qualities file after the next issue of the
Laker coach would center around mentor should be straight- involved here is finding a coach Chronicle of Higher Education, a
what knowledge of the sport he forward with the student players whose priorities are related to the journal which gives the 'Hurst
possesses, *with no special em- and at the same time-act in a academics of an athlete. If this is national exposure, released on
phasis placed on his teaching consistent manner with the goals met, the basketball program will April 10. I 9

The Merciad Liable Editorial Board

by Darlene Keith position that the newspaper took parently felt he wasn't; that "Because of these pleas, Ken- would be composed of a few staff
The * Mercyhurst Student on subjects relevant to them; some of the material submitted nedy and Shelley met with MSG members who would work
Government meeting which was opinions which they didn't agree for publication was changed in and discussed the problems. primarily with the editorial page.
held in late February, harbored upon themselves. H] some form; and that his opinions They objectively listened to all Then there would be an editorial
many irate students and seven Another complaint that was would eventually hurt the quality
; complaints and came up with a board made up of pertinent
more unpleasant accusations. often lodged concerned the of The Merciad. > tentative solution. faculty and administration who
A few of the comments were feature Games People Play, Because the MSG is designed I The Campus Life Committee, could help the editorial staff
aimed at the controversial which was published in the for the students, George Venuto, which, true to its name is con- make decisions.
student billing debate. But most February 17 issue. These president of MSG, decided that it cerned with the students' life, is "This would not be censorship
of the complaining was about students were not, satisfied was his duty and the other of- now in the process of analyzing in any way," stated Kennedy.
Mercy hurst's student newspaper, because some - of their an- ficers to see to the students' the situation. Philip Paulucci, "This would only serve to enable
The Merciad. j 4* nouncements had been deleted needs and wants. He and the Bob Sheehy and^ Melissa the newspaper to be objective.'*
Most of the issues brought up and they thought the said feature other officers listened to these McMurray, who are on the In any event, no new policies
were harbored against the had taken up all the excess space. complaints and thought them committee, will be conducting will be put into effect this year. If
deletion of announcements which Some of the students' other plausible enough to contact E.W. conferences with people put into effect, it would com-
had been submitted to The complaints were' feelings that Kennedy, Director of Student associated with The Merciad and mence next fall under the new
Merciad, and the position that the Chris VanWagenen, the editor, Affairs and William SheUey, will then discuss an editorial staff editor. The next meeting of this
editor took on certain issues. was speaking for the entire Merciad ; advisor and Associate idea. committee will tentatively meet
Students were * enraged at the student body which they ap- Professor of Communications. The oroDosed editorial staff April 20. .

SAC Minus line President;

Webb Asked Resign
by Vicki Martinago *|
Darlene Webb resigned her
position as president of the newly
formed Student Activities
Committee (SAC), after three
months in her off ice.
Ms. Webb stated, "At the end of
the term, I really had not time to
organize SAC. She continued
that during intercession many
students were not on campus,
making it difficult to organize
committees, T •
SAC was introduced in late
November aa a committee
functioning .under MSG. Its
purpose was to organize social.
cultural, athletic and educational
activities. Four officers and one
advisor were appointed to
organize the committee.
After a short term as president,
Ms. Webb stepped down from her
DARLENE WEBB position. "I was asked to resign
and I felt I had no choice," she
stated. "For SAC to function as a
unit, I had to resign because of
the different philosophies Jan
Gatti and I had on how SAC
should be run.' ' I J reasons because they were of a
When asked who requested her
resignation, she replied, "George
Venuto and Joe NeCastro." '
Venuto stated, "I did ask her to
resign for reasons I felt called for
such a request. Darlene was very
reasonable in her dealings with
me. For various reasons I felt it
the solution to the problem."
Ms. Webb explained, "They
wanted to make it as easy as
ible for me to resign, saying I
C ^_no timeformy position." She
continued that she felt too much
blame was directed to herself.
"Asking me to resign I feel was
not fair," she stated. *
Venuto commented, "I
regretted I had to make this
decision. I think Darlene is a
super worker and is qualified, but
other things interfered beyond
my control or hers." He stated
that he could not give these
personal nature.
When asked if she was at fault
during her term, she replied,
"Oh, yeah. But others were as
neglectful as I." Ms. Webb ex-
plained,;{" I e got discouraged
because I never got to realize my
position as president, then I
became apathetic."
"By the time they asked me, I
had given up additional, ac-
tivities. Right when I got myself
organized again/and ready to
work, they asked me to resign."
When asked if she had thought
of stepping down as president on
her own, she replied, "I never
would have resigned"

To coin a phrase, "Happy
Days Are Here!" This is my
last term as editor, of l i e
Merciad and believe me, it's
refreshing to come back to a
campus without snow! {
* A lot has happened since
our last issue. The Lakers
were eliminated from the
NAIA National Tourney in
Kansas City by the score of
70-69 by Kearny State,
Nebraska.. Kearny State
then advanced to the final
lame before losing to Grand
!anyon by the score of 79-75.
I remember as a freshman
three years ago. when I had
it's the Merciad and here's your big chance to be editor of!
next years award winning publication..
Application for the job can come from any field, whether
its law enforcement or dancing. If you think you can handle
this challenge then get the info from either Mr. William
Shelley, Preston Hall or me, Chris Van Wagenen, Sesler 231 -
864-0807.
This could be your last chance. Remember, all formal ap-
met John (Sweetwater) Burrows, Kevin (K.B.) Bradley and plications must be in no later than April 14th.
Paul (Yo) Young. They haven't changed much since that Is Sesler Apartments a mess? You can bet your little toes
time, except as basketball players. They, along with the rest that things aren't smelling too pretty. I only hope some of us
of the team, provided some exciting moments that Mer- get our da mage deposit back a t the end of the year. |
cyhurst College will never forget, i Happy belated birthday to Elaine Hilsinger.
Yea fellows, it's been a long four years, but you guys have Yes, Joe Williams is pitching this year for the Lakers con-
played out your hearts. If there is an award I could give for trary to the belief that he's been bartending at IWO JIMA'S
these past four years, I'd give it to all of you. in Beaver Falls, Pa. Good luck Joe. \
Paul, Kevin and John are the oldest veterans of the team Here's a course I recommend. It's called Net Sports and
and its been a pure enjoyment watching them. I wish you it's taught by no other than David Shimpeno. Combining
guys the best of luck in the future and thanks for an ex- badmitten, volleyball and tennis, this course may well prove
citing year. I | V £ to be a worthwhile experience. Shimpeno has proven to his
Dick Fox is gone, but not the memory of the success he's students by far the importance, as well as fun of physical fit-
left us with. I wish Mr. Fox the best of luck with his future ness/
job as head of the Gannon Knights. I venture to say though, Here's a quick blurb about the girls upstairs in 3rd floor
that I very much doubt I'll ever see a Gannon team beat a Old Main. Betty Gartner (Writing Center) and Olivia Longo
Merchyhurst (Section 18 Champs) team | (Reading Lab) are there to give you hope if you need it. If
you're wondering the hours, let me inform
But in all seriousness, Dick Fox has left Mercyhurst with there (usually) all day long. So why don't you drop by. you that they re
the memory of winning and may that memory never die.
Well it's Spring term, baseball and warm (cross your Well M.S.G. Elections will be here before you know it. As a
fingers) weather. Already Spring 78 is off with a bang. former member of the big four (Pres. vice-pres, secretary
Saturday saw the green door Sesler building throw this ter- and treasurer) believe me when I say you must be dedicated glimpse] of the snow drifts
ms first keg party. I know the'fellows behind the operation to the student body. George Venuto and I spent many an which do take their toll when
and it's not surprising if they throw a few more before the hour this summer discussing the problems which face the you must trudge through
term ends. ^ 4 I | . students. " them.
£ Spring term will put a damper on a couple fellows this Anyone see Semi-Tough! The less said, the better! As Editor of this year's
year. Ray Z. Gruss and Jim Kopchuk amused some wit- Dear Mr. Kennedy m I
Merciad, I am very proud of
nessing students as they sky dived from third floor Sesler. I missed your birthday over the break. If things had been the stan which puts this
Ray in particular, dove off Zurn first floor in an effort to get different maybe me, you and your Kangaroo friend could paper out weekly. Perhaps
in shape for baseball. Tough break fellows but there will be have made a party out of it. But, since I wasn't here and sin- we are not always right with
f ce your back is better, I guess 111 just say, sorry for missing the material we print, but it
plenty of snow next year. *v ' -i * you enter your twilight years. (Nothing Personal). has always been our belief
Well people, here you have it, the great editor bake off. Meet our new photographer this week. Her name is Mary
that students have the right
Yes, if you always dreamed of a challengeinc career in the Ann Drake and she will take the place of both Randy Mink to know, good as well as bad.
field of journalism then here's your chance to be an editor of and Terry Kelly. Also meet a new member of our writing I cannot feel right when
your college newspaper, The Merciad. . | staff, Nadine Belovarac. We hope they do well. that freedom has been taken
Yes the Merciad, that Star Spangled Banner of con- Here's a. suggestion for Mr. Robert Prather, Vice •; .
troversy that has brought us all to our knees with joy. Yes away. The Merciad has
esident of; development always tried to serve its
icture it! I see a bridge. I community in the best way it
je a big bridge, runnin knows how. We do however
from Sesler to Old Main ai try and with that may I say
Zurn. Think of what this that my last seven issues will
would mean. ( D a tourist indeed attract and please its
attraction the year around. readership. * •';.'
(2) a dryer way for Sesler Thank you
students and more healthier Christopher M. Van
ones at that. (3) a chance for Wagenen i \
Mercyhurst students to get a Editor Merciad 1977-78

Staff Speakout!
PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD APRIL 7 J 978

POINT!
• It's amazing for a college such as Mercyhurst to offer so
little in the way of activities. Since attending the college, ac-
outsi line
President Carter visited Lagos, Nigeria over the weekend
and committed himself to the black majority rule in Africa.
by Vicki Martinago I
On Thursday, March 30, the proposal for co-operative
education was accepted by the Board of Trustees. At the
same time, the proposal for the graduate program in
tivities are always few and far between. ;~ The president feels that by doing this, -the towering wall of Criminal Justice was also accepted. !
Ms. Jan Gatti, director of student activities, has done racism" will be torn down, piece by piece, and turn "poverty These two proposals have now become recognized
much in reference to finding out what students want, but the and despair to promise ana opportunity." And almost as if programs of Mercyhurst College. But are students excited
oroblem my friends is still here. the Nigerian people knew of his position before putting it in aoout the possibilities that these programs will provide? Un-
Every year you come back only to be disappointed again. words, Carter was met by masses of cheering Nigerians fortunately, questions still echo in1 the halls as to "What
It makes little sense to me how a student governmmnt can upon his arrival. As far as the Nigerians go, Carter is their really is co-operative education?' and "What graduate
raise an activity by $10.00, showing about a $25,000 increase, number one man. ? -* I f program?" *y |
yet a little increase in the way of activities. f Other proposals are beginning to blossom this spring.
I for one hope that members of M.S.G., S.A.C. or for that New Yorkers breathed a sigh of relief Saturday, as the Does this mean more changes and additional programs?
matter who has the money, come to grips with the masses turned out to be greeted by operating subways and Well, if it does, the student body might benefit by becoming
seriousness of this problem. buses. This was the first day in months that the city was not informed on the academic undertakings of the college.
threatened by strikes. Apparently subway and bus workers These changes are; being made in the interest of the
Administrators and faculty wonder why students appear were planning a walkout, which luckily was worked out by
bored with their enviroment and for that matter, their the deadline, which was 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The Big Apple Students of Mercyhurst^ "Co-op" isn't being pushed on
classes, yet how many are doing anything to solve the mat- is once again saved at the last minute, ft students, it is not a mandatory program. It's been developed
ter. Activities is a problem f 'T - for those who feel they will benefit from it. j
We need a solution. Not a montb from now or a year from * Former President. Gerald Ford suddenly cancelled But how long will it take for students to realize these
now, NOW! Members of the student body should be en- several personal appearances on the east coast Friday benefits? Much time, money* and effort has been put into
couraged to approach their representatives in student night, due to the fact that his wife, Betty, was ill. Upon these new programs. Such a waste if no one takes advantage
government today. hearing the news, Ford rushed back to then* desert home in of them. [r *j * •
Constant complaining in terms of "Oh there's nothing to Palm Springs, California to be with her. The cause of the But as I sit here writing this, I am confident that someone
do/'or "Oh rmooTed." are backward ideas. * illness is not known at this time. somewhere will venture to question, "What is Co-op? "?
Students imput will have an important impact on their ac- The Los Angeles police department is certainly having its
tivity program. Let us take the voice we have and use it. Ac- share of problems concerning the Hillside Strangler. After
tivities for students isn't tomorrow, it's today! arresting Peter Mark Jones for at least two of the murders,
Saturday they found that they didn't have enough evidence
to file those charges against him. Under the law, the
the authorities must charge him within 48 hours, excluding the
weekend, or he must be released. Jones was implicated by HAM. Presents
merciad George Shamshak, a convicted robber and an escapee from
the Walpole State Prison in Massachusetts. Charges may be
brought against Shamshak in the near future. The police
now suspect that the stranglings were the work of two or
evening
Editor Chris Van Wagenen more people. >;
News Editor John Bruno
Feature Editor Darlene Keith Spring has finally floated in, and with it the usual antics of
Sports Editor spring. The showers, the flowers, open car windows
Terry Kelly baseball. Yes. major league baseball opens its 1978 season and
Graphics and Layout Darlene Keith, Terry Kelly this week. A lot of wheeling and dealing has gone on since
Writers and Creators: Vicki Martinago, Bob berda Jr. the season closed last fall, some good and some not so good.
Mark Cipriani, Chris Tomczak, Alda Walker, Judy Anania. However, one note to all you New York Yankee fans, the bet-
Colleen Hottel, Amy Chizmadia, Lisa Manendo, Sue Fuss, ters are predicting that this year will be another big one for Admission
Mary Beth Barrett and Nadine Belovaric.
Photographers
the Yankees and even will go so far as to say that they will
Mary Ann Drake and Randy Mink once again be the champs.
$1000
Business Manager Darlene Keith and Lisa Manendo
Art Editor i Patrick Dunn Monday night was the night that all of Hollywood (was
Faculty Consultant William Shelley waiting for. In other words, it was the night that honored
Oscar. Among the many prestigious winners, some were
'The Merciad accepts, In fact encourages, the submission shockers and others were expected. Diane Keaton, one of the
of articles, letters, and stories from any and all members off shockers of the evening, won the award for best actress.
the Mercyhurst College community: students, faculty, ad- This was for her performance in the film, Annie Hall. The Tickets Available
ministrators, trustees, and friends of the school. However, award for best actor was Richard Dreyfuss for the movie,
as responsible journalists we must reserve the following The Goodbye Girl. room locations.
rights: r 4\. . Awards for the best supporting actress and actor went to
, 1. The right to revise copy Into standard English; Vanessa Redgrave from the film Julia, and Jason Robards McAoley
2. The right to revise copy Into correct Journalistic form; M for the same film.
*3. And, finally, the right to revise copy (but not change
meaning) to fit layout design. -a $
The best picture of the year was a surprise in that it was a
comedy and rarely do comedies get voted the best picture Sesler-
In addition, Letters to the Editor must be signed, must be award. This year, Annie Hall was that film. And rounding Baldwin
factually verifiable, and must be written in good taste. out the major awards was the best song from a film, which
Names will be withheld upon request, but false names will was You Light Up My Life. Woody Allen was voted best
director for the film Annie Ha 11. Preston
not be used.
 APRIL 7,1978 THEMERCIAD PAGE 3

Oil .. Joan Wheeler

I am directing this letter to the (project or be the only one on
comments of George Hammil Jr. [stage performing for an

... Susan L Wike on March 3, 1978. jaucuence. The arts are a

It's a shame you think that demanding field yet we do not
school spirit is more important demand "loyalty" from our
than school work. Many people !"fans."
In response to the article in the believe the most
At any rate she decided a flood shake down a thermometer and of school is achieving the number important part We get by. We support'each
March 3, Merclad, concerning dose of Kobicillen, a related form take my own temperature. And one goal of all—graduation with •other. After our plays, ballets,
the flu attack that hit Mer- of Penicillen, was 1in order. I that I did, only to discover I had a (concerts or art show, who gives
cyhurst, and myself being one of assume she didn't think that temperature of 102.7 This made decent grades. Sports and the ten ius recognition? Mostly, we get
the victims, I would like to say asking me if I was allergic to me decide to try the Robicillen support of snorts are not the end- our pleasure from the deep
that the cure prescribed for me penicillen was a pertinent (the wonder drug of Mercynurst all of a college career. •feeling of personal satisfaction
was indeed worse than the flu. question, because she never campus) where upon I began to The Campus Center was built from doing our work. But we do
On Monday the 13 of February I s
asked. In fact, I think she must have the worst headache I can for the .sport activities of this not have full scholarships as do
contracted what I assumed to be have been pretty well acquainted ever remember having. college. It has its supporters. the super Jocks. And they don't
the flu. I had a sore throat, and However, the other departments
with my medical history, since Needless to say after all this I of this college don't snare in the have to keep up good grades, they
general body aches. So I went to she didn't deem it necessary to was beginning to have a few support or respect. The art slide by. i *t- i
the health office where I was pull my chart, from the medical small doubts. So I made an ap- department, theatre arts, dance '.• Whatever happened to' the
examined, (if you want to call it files. | pointment with my regular and music department have their other facilities me Center was
that). family doctor, . who was
I am not a nurse but I do know astounded when I told him about own struggles. Do I see those supposed to have? Student
After telling Sister Mary that a nurse or doctor will usually my visit to the Mercynurst health super JOCKS coming out to show Union? AH the Campus Center is
Joseph the above symptoms, she take your temperature the very center. . - < ? their support for a ballet or a [day a place for sports - no one else,
made the brilliant diagnosis that first thing, even if you Just have a \-i After the above experience and or a concert of a coffeehouse or gets anything from it.
I either had swollen glands or stomach-ache. Yet.Sister Mary an art exhibition? -' i
tonsilitis, before she even looked Joseph • didn't • feel this was reading the March 3 article on the We, in the arts, have a The Campus Center was to
at my throat, which I might add necessary either. u Russian flu, I think that maybe
"dedicated group of hard benefit all of the college, so far, I
she didn't do at all! If I hadn't the Mercynurst health center is working people" just. as the as an art students, feel slighted. I
been so shocked I would have told As I stated before I'm not a more adept at compiling basketball team has. In fact,* I have been in the Center only
her that I had a tonsilectomy at nurse but through my vast ex- statistics, than some other believe we in the arts put more three times. I am happy for our
the age of five. periences I have learned how to things.-; ' •: \ into our work than those in the team, but feel we should place
sports do. We have to practice more emphasis on other im-
long hard hours, stay up until 2,3, portant aspects of college life as
s
or 4:00 a.m. to finish an art welll

.. James V. Kinnane
4
'I want to express my appreciation to all the Mercynurst students, faculty, administration and
staff for their prayers, thoughts, gifts, cards, visits and general concern for my wellbeing during my
recent illness. I am recovering and hope to be back with you real soon."
James V. Kinnane
Chairperson,
Law Enforcement
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and Ph.D in Philosophy.
Dr. Cisek has been at the 'Hurst
for "Five wonderfully ears" and
he is enjoying himself. The af-
ternoon mat we talked he was in
one of his humorous 'talkative
moods. He thinks learning should
be an eniovable experience and
he feels as a teacher it's his job
to help set the atmosphere.
In his classes he uses humor to*
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more readily available to the
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noted more enthusiasm in most of searching for, meaningful, productive
the mentors in that they seem lives. It is an opportunity to explore your-
"very interested in working with
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adults and he values the rapport
he has established with most of rection — an open-ended search in the
the students he's worked with. In
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INQUIRING REPORTER ASKS:

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PHOTOS BY
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MARY ANN DRAKE
"He's looking out for his best interests and he
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PAGE 6
by Don Burger
"Well Norb, here it is our last
term at Mercy hurst as seniors."
, "Yeah, it's hard to believe it's
almost over," sighed Norb.
"Remember all the wonderful
classes and smooth handling of
bureaucratic matters Tike
billing," I reminisced. .
"These professors have bent
over backwards to help us to get
ECO 11
Olczak Advises Seminar
bySucFuM
To anyone who wasn't there,
especially • Environment Studies
majors, you missed a lot
Denise Olczak. a 1976 Mercy-
hurst graduate from the
Environmental Studies • depart-
ment, spoke at a seminar class
lor majors a while back and
brought with her a lot of ex-
citement and encouragement.
"I think that the answer (to
environmental problems) is In
college and high school kids,"
said Denise as she talked about
current problems, particularly
energy.
Denise is currently the coor-
dinator of the Energy Steward-
ship Program for the Lakeview
School District working out of
Stoneboro, Pa. She acts as a
resource, person for teachers,
v And Denise Olczak did Just
students and the community on
Father-Daughter Weekend
Arrives) In Early Spring
The ftttar annual Father-
Daughter weekend has been
scheduled for April 22-23. The
event is being chaired by Joann
DeSaatis, with Vicki Martinago
assisting as co-chairman. •;
The weekend will commence
Attention
t •
been decreed 1
1978 shall be
DAY ERIE Activities and
events are planned for the down-
town area. Lookforfurther details
in the local newspaper.
\
CONTACT:
Chris VanWagenen
231 #Sesler Apt/
86441807
Apply by April 14th
—
our requirement! In this final
term," said Norb.
"When you take Into con-
sideration that they have us over
a barrel In this; our last term."
"Remember when we asked
permission to register for classes
without an advisor's signature,
and the registrar laughed us out
of the office?"
"How could I forget? Our
iv-rivy-
current energy problems and
alternatives. Previous to her Job
In Stoneboro she was a naturalist
at Asbury Woods Nature Center
in Millcreek.
. "If you believe in something,
you have to consider the pros, the
cons, and the payoffs," said
Denise, "If you preach an
ecological lifestyle, you'd better
live it."
The urogram she is putting
together is helping the com-
munity to look at alternatives and
lifestyle changes on a grassroots
level. Various activities en-
couraging low-eherjpr leisure and
school projects designed for
energy alternatives are under
way and more are being planned
every day. J make it in your field and that
Denise showed much interest
and enthusiasm in the current
work of the students who at-
with a brunch in the cafeteria
from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., followed
by a talent show At 2:00 p.m. in
the recital hall. 4
The social hour, beginning at casion. Dancing will be from 9:00
6:00 p.m., will be held at the East •1:00 p.m., with music provided
Mr. William Shelley
Preston Hall
THEMERCIAD
required courses closed, and I
bad to plead with the professor to
let me in."
"It was pretty funny because
he laughed so hard when he told
you that you were out of luck, that
he nearly gagged."
"It was hysterical when the
bureaucratic system made you
run from office to office, teacher
to teacher and then say, 'too bad
5505%
%%%5 &%
tended the seminar and offered
her own advice.
j • ''Organize your time and your
values, Become a 'packrat' -
don't* throw out your books or
your notebooks. Denise also
encouraged, developing com-
munications skills. "Speak in
front of a group any chance you
get" she said, noting the need for
self assurance. * ''
Finally, she stressed getting to
know people .in your field.
"Repeat your name three times
after you've been introduced,"
she said with a laugh. "Contacts
like that can help you lata* on
when you need it."
It's nice to have someone come
back and tell you that you can
you're on the right track.
that.
Brie Turners Club, 829 Parade
Street, followed by dinner at 7:00
p.m. Dr. Joseph Pixzat, art
professor at Mercyhurst, will be
the guest speaker for the oc-
by the Gib Porsch Combo.
Mass will be held in the grotto
Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.,
with a brunch In the; cafeteria
afterwards to concluue the busy
Weekend.
The Father-Daughter weekend
is a sentimental tradition here at
Mercyhurst, for it affords dads
and daughters alike a seldom
presenter opportunity to relax
and be together for an entire two
days. The plans and work that
have ,been put into -the event
indicate that this year will be no
exception to the success of
previous years.
Reservations must be made by
April 17. *?T
APRIL 7,1978
turkey.' " ' "What happens to the rest of
"We really did some chuckling
A
the people? , _ |
when we added up our loans to "They go home to enjoy the
see that we paid $8,000 to get fact that they'rq not at the
screwed in the end." 'Hurst."
"Ha ha ha. I'm still laughing at "Remember all the activities
the time you signed up to use the designed for seniors, like the
tennis courts and a> wealthy senior dinner?"
contributor to the college threw "The school handled that really
you off without any regard to well. They notified seniors on
your rights." Friday for the Monday night
"Mercyhurst has been good to affair. We ate the cuisine that
us Norb, they keep life exciting was offered in the cafeteria.
because you never know which What fantastic atmosphere to
wall you are going to be hanging show appreciation of tne senior
your head against" class."
"We've left quite a few dents in
the walls around her," he ad-
mitted. «..£/ v
'. "There have been some shining
*
"They must have learned how
to honor people from the Idi Amin
School or: Etiquette ', and
•Mention." T "
moments: that/ we'll fondly ."You know the biggest Joke is
remember," I mused. '.$ on us. In the competition for Jobs,
"For sure. There's some nice we are not exactly well known.
and wonderful memories. Car j} "Why is that a joke?" I asked.
Wars lightened our burdens by "It must be. Employers keep
creating mirth. around the laughing when I tell them whicn
campus. All the math we learned school I went to," explained
in American Journalism will be Norb. ?2
valuable in life after school.'
"The only course that really
helped us get ^through the
bureaucratic system was "How
To Heat the System." ANTHONY
"Don't forget the wonderful
Lakers who brought some form of
respectability to our school." L0UN6E
"Yeah, the basketball team's UJ^iJJJJJU EaSt
-yn-
record will help us all get Jobs
after 'we graduate."
"We spend enough money on 454-9363
them that they better do UVE ENTERTAINMENT
something for the good of the
W«J.,1Wi
school," said Norb.
•§
"The campus life is super if you you show
like to get drunk or smoke the
wacky tobaccy." .
• • *
% Thanks. • •
Sister Eymard and the American, Can-
cer Society wishes to thank Keith Crouse i
*
and Saga Food Service j con-
^ ^ «.
tribution in supplying coffee, tea and pep- •
si on Buck-a-Cup day. Thank you to all
•- • •
the sisters/ administration, faculty and i • • «
students for'their cooperation. A special
v
t
* ' — # . •
thanks goes to Colteen Heber/>Val Ferro
and Jane. Kerstetter for delivering and . I
picking up posters and buttons. «•• • '
ATTENTION
The Writing Center announces its
New Spring Hours!!!
MONDAY AND FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
100 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Other hours by appointment
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by Mark Cipriani played in two years," com- Finishing its most successful
What started out a trip full of mented Coach Dick Fox after the season ever at 26-3, Mercyhurst V
hope and promise ended un- loss, "but these kids never gave v
ceremoniously in the early up and we still almost pulled it
captured its initial District 18
title by first knocking off i
morning hours of Kansas City, out. i defending champ Clarion and br
Missouri. Fox was forced to go to his then St. Vincent.
That is when the Mercyhurst bench much earlier than an- Furthuring this ac-
Lakers bowed out of its first ever ticipated because of the foul complishment was the fact that
NAIA National Basketball trouble. John Burrow missed the trip to Kansas City was
Tournament losing by the much of the first half and leadini achieved in only the seventh year
dimmest of margins, 70-69, to scorer Ed Jones fouled out wit] of basketball at the 'Hurst. + Tr
(earney State of Nebraska. 15 minutes left in the game. Mercyhurst also ended with the
Mercyhurst, eighth seeded in Mercyhurst outhit Kearney, second best winning percentage
he tourney, trailed by as much from the field 26-23 but the of any NAIA team in the country.
is 12 points in the second half but damage as far as the Lakers
he unseeded Antelopes held off were concerned came at the foul
Personal achievements for the V 6

he Laker comeback to pull the line where the Antelopes out-
irst upset of the tournament.
if it is any solace to the Lakers,
(earney wasn't finished with its consistent scorer for the Lakers
tpsets as the Nebraska unit as he hit for a game high 21 points
•attled its way to the finals in his final game in a Mercyhurst
More falling to champion Grand uniform. Burrow also playing his
Canyon (Arizona) 79-75.
As for the Lakers, shakey play Laker in double digets with 10.
plus constant foul trouble hin-
dered t he offense and the 'Hurst final curtain call for the 'Hurst
just could never get their act that night (morning) were Paul
together.
L< "This is the worst we have and Joe Ford.
Tennis
The Mercyhurst College Tennis
team begins its spring season
under the direction of first year
coach Dennis Ranalli. Kanalli
was a native of Clairton, Pa. and
has been residing in the Erie area
he past eight years. In addition
o coaching, he is also the tennis
lirector at the Billie Jean King
Tennis Center in Erie.
| This years Laker net team
features senior Richard Bir-
mingham from Boston. Mass. He
,vas last year's NAIA District 18
ingles champ at flight No. 1. He
just recently acquired his 50th
singles victory in his four-year
tay at the Hurst and will cer-
tainly hold the winningest record
m the schools history upon
graduation.
Junior standout Phil Dubsky
nails from Geneva, Ohio, He has
been a solid starter for two years
with the Lakers and was a
member of the 1076 NAIA
National Championship team. He
was runner-up at flight three in
last year's singles and flight two
doubles champion.
Junior member Al Culbertson
is a native of St. Louis, Missouri.
He was also on that "76 National
Champion and will once again be
starter on this years team.
Freshman Andrew Findlay
omes to us via London, England.
fie has won various tournaments
in England including the London
Senior Championships and has
trained with the British Inter-
mediate squad. /fc/.
Freshman Tom Chybrsynski is
a local standout from Pittsburgh.
Pa. He is currently ranked third
In the Allegheny Mountain Tennis
Association in 18 and under
singles and also ranked 20th in
the Middle States Tennis
Association.
Freshman Dave LaFuria is a
home town product from Erie. He
played and lettered for four years
at McDowell High School. He is
currently ranked tenth in the
: Behrend (H)
AMTA *~
1 According to Coach Ranalli.
t ,
this year's team has the potential
to contend for another District 18
title. "We have a very positive
team attitude at this time, and
these men have worked very
hard since September in an-
ticipation of this years soring
season." commented Ranalli*
All of the home matches will be
held at the . Billie Jean King
Tennis Center on Interstate 90
and Route 97,
Lakers included District 18 Coach Laker outfielder T. J. Fahey (6) confers with assistant coach
Of The Year Dick Fox, and Frank Trigilio (3) during a break in Oklahoma. The Lakers begin
scored the 'Hurst 24-17. second team all-district berths their season this week. f
Don Jackson * was the only for Ed Jones and Paul Young.
But despite these ac- PHOTO BY TERRY KELLY
complishments a one-point loss
4
can tarnish the gold.
A subtle but fitting tribute was
last game was the only other given to Coach Fox and the
Lakers after the game when
Four others who made their someone told him, "a lesser team
would have lost by twenty." by Terry Kelly
A lesser team is something the Now that all the talk is over and
Young, Kevin Bradley, Ed Jones, Mercyhurst Lakers have not been the decision is final that Dick Fox
all year. • * ^ will guide Gannon next year, here
are a few thoughts that have been
floating around. There are those
who think Fox has deserted the
school. These same people give
the reason for desertion to be the
• graduation of six fine seniors who
Baseball Rick Rickgauer (Erie) round out formed a strong nucleus. On the
the staff. t other hand, there are those who
The Mercyhurst Baseball team Freshmen infielders include see the move as a greater op-
will begin their first spring Jimbo Walters from Natrona i portunity for Fox. Fox himself
season under new coach Mike Heights, Bob DellaRocca from stated that it would be a different
Cusack. Cusack and his Lakers Bethpage, N.Y., and Scott challenge and one that he would
recently completed a trip to Barnnger from Erie. , like to accept. I'm not sure what I
Oklahoma where they played Two freshmen outfielders from w ould have done and had I been
various teams 8 in and around Natrona Heights are Mike in Fox's shoes. I do like to accept
Oklahoma City. Although the Conroy and Frank Kudlac. new challenges but I probably.
| team didn't fair very well, they The Lakers have a 32 game would have to think it out before
got in the much needed playing schedule which includes home coming to a conclusion. The only
time and enjoyed some warm dates with Indiana, California problem that I can see from the
weather. State (rescheduled), Fredonia, move is the recruiting aspect,
The Lakers season opener was Clarion, Pitt-Johnstown, Akron, which could hurt the Hurst next
delayed last Tuesday because of and Youngstown State. season. A new coach should be WOMEN'S SOFTBALL
the weather as they were appointed soon so the recruiting
scheduled to host California State Softball of high school players can take 1977-78
in a doubleheader. place. If the wait is long, most of April 15# Saturday 1:00 p.m.
The women's varsity Softball the good players will have Edinboro (A)
This springs squad is relatively team, under the direction of already maae up their minds on April 17, Monday 4:00 p.m.
young compared to previous coach Janet Price, will open their their college choice and the Hurst Villa (H)
ones. The breakdown shows season next Saturday, the 15th at will be screwed. Six quality April 20, Thursday 4:00 p.m.
seven freshmen, six sophomores, Edinboro. The Lakerettes have players are hard to replace so the Allegheny (A)
four juniors and two seniors. the same young-type team that powers should get together to April 25, Thursday 4:00 p.m.
The two seniors form the the baseball Lakers have, mainly choose the new ruler and to build Gannon(H)
battery in righthanded pitcher freshmen. for next year. % April 27, Thursday 4:00 p.m.
Joe Williams from Beaver Falls The returning players are The spring sports are swinging Behrend (A)
and catcher-captain Randy Mink senior Sue Fagan from Pitt- into action this weekend/ The May 1, Monday 4:00 p.m.
from Springdale. sburgh, and juniors Mary Ann tennis team under new head Edinboro (H)
The juniors include King from Dunmore, Diane coach Dennis Ranalli will host May 3, Wednesday . . . . 4:00 p.m.
first basemen Ron Coleman and Masterson from Erie and Jane Slippery Rock on Saturday at Villa (A)
Dan Sienick, both from Erie. Nestor from McKeesport. j 1:00. The matches will be at the May 9, Tuesday....... 4:00 p.m.
Secondbaseman Ray Gruss from Sophomores include Pam Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Allegheny (h)
Cleveland and Shortstop Terry Wolfe from Warren, Mary Mahon The baseball team under coach May 11, Thursday 4:00 p.m.
Kelly from Burrell round out the from Deltona, Fla., Judy Gluvna Mike Cusack will travel to Pitt- Gannon(A)
juniors. from Corry and Mary McLain j sburch Saturday for a 1:00 May 13, Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Three of the sophomores are from Hawley. doubleheader at Robert Morris. Behrend (H) f
pitchers and they are Craig New team members and fresh-
Nicholson from Erie, Sparky men are Debbie Christman from
Mills from Cleveland, and Gordy
Karstedt from Eden, N.Y.
Pittsburch, Tina Tomczak from
Erie, Kathe Lowry from Erie.
The
OPENING ROUND
M B A WESTERN Playoffs
Sophomores Rick Konkolewski Barb Massenburg and Cathrine HAPPY HACKERS
(catcher) and Rick Shaheen Bell both from Phildelphia, HAPPY
\PPY HACKERS
HACKERS—I
(outfield) are from Burrell while Leslie Gernat from [BYE"" I StmUhMla L
soph outfielder T.J. Fahey is Brackenridge, Cheri Haughey TUNABROS Syn4/98p.m. |
from Pittsburgh. from Coming, N.Y., and Kathy Thur. 4/68 p.m.
Freshmen pitchers Russ Grieb from Russell complete the
Wilhelm (Natrona Heights) and team. H : s 1 HEADS • FINALS
MOA 4101p.m.
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CHomptoiftt
Mercyhurst College Tennis Schedule
Varsity Baseball Schedule Spring 1978 HACKERS SMII-PIHOU
Sun 4/9 9 p.m
Spring 1978 Saturday, April 8 1 ;00 p.m. A.ZUSA-CAL
IUSACAL
Slippery Rock (H) BYE
Sat., Apr, 8 • RobertMorris -Away . . . J Thursday, April 13 . . . . 2:00 p.m.
TIMS'., Apr. 11 - B«hn»nd • Away.,,, $ California State (A)
Wed Apr. 12 • Youmtown St. Away. .
Sat, Apr 15 Indiana Homo J Saturday, April 22 1:00 p.m.
< *]
TuM. Apr. IB • Frodonla« Homo. . .. , J
Thun. Apr. 20 • Edln, - Away Monday, April 24 1:00 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 23• Gar State- Homo j
W#d„ Apr. 26- Pitt Johnstown-H ^ J
* Edinboro (A)
Sat, Apr. 29, Point Park, Away Monday, May 1 3:00 p.m.
Morv.Moy I, Thtal • Away J . . • • Youngstown (H)
W*d.,Moy 3 % Froifburg Staff • Away,, Thursday, May 4 , 1:00 p.m.
Thun., May 4 • Slip. Rock • Away.
Sun,,May7• Akron-Homo ,, i* West Liberty (h)
Man., May 8 - Gannon - Away - . . . . . . Monday, May 8 1 p.m
%\ Allegheny (A)
PH. May 11 and Sot., May 11 Thursday, May 11-13
District 18 Toumarmnt District 18 Tourney,
W«d., May 17 • Youngttown St. Nomt 1 p.m Friday, May 19-21
• •••All dotw wlllb* doubt* rwodtrl
USTA Sanctioned Tournament
Westwood Racket Club