over Winter Formal

! Meeting
By Margaret Coffey
The third MSG meeting of the year was open-
ed by President Mike Kelly. Tracy Wasson, SAC
Chairperson, announced that Matt Deibert had
won the first Mr. Mercyhurst competition.?
The Spring Formal was discussed in depth.
There has been a lot of talk that there will be
no Spring Formal; this is only a rumor. Last
week Wasson and Kelly met with Lisa Costello
and E. William Kennedy to discuss the prob-
lems with the Winter Formal and some controls
that might be put on the Spring Formal.
Costello said that she will not support a Spring
Formal as adviser to SAC. Greg Latimer com-
mented this was like "the skipper of the ship
jnot going to sea"
Bob Neumaier, general manager of the
Hilton, feels that renting rooms to students was
a mistake. He will not rent rooms to students
at a Spring Formal if the college asks him not
to rent them. Kelly said the college may just do
that. The SAC will help plan a Spring Formal
but will not work the actual night of the formal.
Apparently, the officers, most of which are
female, were threatened and suffered verbal
abuse. MSG is asking students to volunteer to
work an hour or so the night of the formal.
Anyone interested should submit their name to
MSG. % posal and encouraged everyone to turn in their
There may be several controls imposed on the
Spring Formal. For example, they may sell ad-
vance tickets only, Erie police officers may be
present, people extremely intoxicated may be
denied entrance and people who leave may not
be allowed to re-enter. The idea of having a DJ
instead of a band was also discussed.
- In other news, there will be a Texas Barbecue
held on Activities Weekend. Where it will be
held has not been decided yet. There will also
be a Softball tournament and a Ms. Mercy hurst
contest on Activities Weekend.
Amy Ward brought up the new calendar pro-
ballot. The ballots for a Mercyhurst Mascot are
being counted. v
Several problems have arisen concerning the
Musical Chairs project to benefit the homeless.
Insurance problems need to be worked out
before extensive plans can be made. Last
Wednesday a meeting with the other schools in-
volved was called and everyone except for Gan-
non callecUo cancelf Kelly said another meeting
would be held Tues., Feb. 3. \

VOL. 60 NO. 13 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, GLENWOOD HILLS, ERIE, PA 16546 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1987

Mercyhurst Creates Erie's

First Jewish History- Center
By Julie Cherico should be," (Erie Times, 2/28/70).
"She was probably the only member of the
One of the highlights of Mercyhurst's 60th Erie Catholic clergy to receive this award,"
Anniversary Academic Celebration was Presi- commented Wieczorek.
dent Garvey's official announcement of the Also, in 1972, when the College of Older
Center for Erie Jewish History. The announce- Americans was formed a number of people Winter gives Mercyhurst a blustery Academic Celebration. Temperatures dipped and over
ment of the center, which will be the first ol its from the Jewish community participated. a foot and a half of snow accumulated in a 24 hour period. The *form, like the one that
kind in the Erie area, took place yesterday in The following selected panelists spoke at it followed, paralyzed the South and North East regions. Photo:File
Zurn Recital Hall. The panel discussion was yesterday's opening announcement on various
opened, free of charge, to the Mercyhurst Com- aspects of Jewish history: Rabbi Joseph Hirsch,
munity as well as the general public. of Congregation Brith Shalom; Goldie Mayers;
Earlier this year, Judith Wieczorek of the Barbara Singer, Senior Adult coordinator ol the
sociology department met with" President | Jewish Community Council; Lyman Cohen,
New Academic Calendar
Garvey and David Cooper, coordinator of the Director of Domestic Relations at the Erie
celebration, to discuss the possibility of County Court House; and Moderator Mark
establishing the center. Wieczorek, who will Finklestein, of the D'Angelo School of Music.
By
Arsued At MSG Forum
Jennifer Comny to lose interest after about an hour. He went on
serve as the Center's acting director, explain- The center will be permanently housed in the to say that students must look at both sides of
ed that since the college opened in 1926, it has Archives of the Hammermill Library. Some of The MSG open forum to discuss the propos- the proposals. McHugh backed this up, saying
had various ties with the Jewish community. In the holdings will consist of many documents ed calendar changes presented students and "as students, you are the consumers, and you
the early years of the college, a number of pertinent to Erie Jewish history. In addition, it faculty the opportunity to voice their concerns need to decide what is best for you."
students were from the Jewish community. In is hoped that acquisitions such as oral histories, and opinions of the changes. Members of both The forum was then opened to questions from
1970, the College's president, Sr. Carolyn Herr- personal documents and memorabilia from the the administration and faculty were present to the students present. Questions raised ranged
mann, received the prestigious "Rabbi Max C. Jewish community will be donated. Wieczorek explain how each proposal would be incor- from how it will affect the graduating seniors
Currick Brotherhood Award". It was given to feels that the Center will serve as a repository j porated with the college and how it would ef- of next year to how it will affect students finan-
her -'. . . on the basis of courageous and in- for research and learning by established fect students and their classes. The discussion cially. Many students brought up the fact that
telligent application of what a modem college scholars as well as students. panel consisted of Dean Dr. David Palmer, John they felt they would not be able to handle the
Wolper of the HRM department, Brian five course schedule of the semester system or
McHugh of the Education department and (See "FORUM" page 2)
Diane Williams of the Academic Policies Com-
mittee. V
Palmer started the discussion by giving a brief
INSDE BSftft'
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outline of each proposal. The present system
modified, the 3x11 calendar and the semester
schedule. He went on to describe the problems Letters to the ' • • s a

Mercyhurst faces with the present three term

calendar. He stated that the college seems out
EditorJ • • - V P S *
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of sync with other local colleges, all of which

run on semester bases. Other schools that run
on a semester schedule would more fully be
Forum
able to cooperate with Mercyhurst if it were on
a semester system. \ Personality
Hammermill Library Center to be the permanent location of Erie's lewish Historical Cen- Wolper voiced his concerns about the length
of present classes and the fact that students tend Profilfe &M mm
ter. Photo.File 'v-v< •*•**"•*• ' • ~ "••"•'••• - • • * • - • • . - ; . . - . . . - . • / - - - - .w.«
 PAGE 2
Cheerleading Calamities
Cause NCAA Rule Revisions
By Julie Cherico
A few weeks ago, the NCAA sent
a publication of rules and regula-
tions to all colleges and universities
throughout the U.S., which was a
result' of two recent college
cheerleading tragedies.
I. The first happened in October as
21- year old Janis Thompson, a
cheerleader at North Dakota State,
died of skull fractures and brain in-
juries sustained in a fall from a^
three-high pyramid. The next week
another accident occured at the
University of Kentucky.
Cheerleading captain and gymnast
Dale Baldwin suffered a paralizing
spinal cord injury when he landed
On his neck after executing a foward
flip off of a mini-trampoline. These
two cases, which are just a few of
the many injuries that happen,
demonstrate the dangers
cheerleaders face with every
cartwheel. 9 According to Laker cheerleader
It was those two tragedies, how-
ever, that gained the undivided at-
tention of the_ NCAA and many
college administrators. Due to the
severity of these accidents, the new
set of rules and regulations will be
enforced even more so than i n the
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FORUM
(Continued from page 1)
that they felt they would not be able
to continue their outside jobs. Some
aren't asintense, severe injuries may of the students from the education
have already been prevented. department asked how it wi 11 effect
Rather than testing their strength their graduation next year. Going to
and ability, the cheerleaders per- a semester system, they say, would,
form simplified mounts of no more in effect, put them behind, in their
than two shoulder stands high. Pro- requirements for graduation. They
bably the most difficult mount they would only have one term to get in
do is a fan mount. This entails the either six or seven classes because
two center bases to hold the weight of student teaching during the oth-
of three people—it's all a matter of er. This would force them to either
balance and coordination. ovefload one term or delay
Juenemann explained, "Instead of graduation. $|
building mounts, most of our cheers
are more of dance routines," she In answer to the questions raised,
stated. "The basic reason," she con- Palmer said that the administration
tinued, "is that there aren't enough would accommodate those students
strong people or male bases to hold who would be affected by the
changes. Financially, the cost to
more; we don't have the capabilities students would be moderately
Laker cheerleaders doing one of their crowd pleasing cheers. to build." H» j
changed with regards to room and
Photo: L Hafenmaier I $ Strong and precise movements board charges, j Palmer went on to
add to the Laker cheerleaders' for-
past. • -mini trampolines can not be us- say that the administration was in-
mations. They don't need to be ex- terested in the students' views and
Here at Mercyhurst, our ed in mounting or dismounting, and travagant in their cheers or risk the
cheerleaders are open to the same g -no dismounting in flips. chance of injury. opinions and encouraged the
possibilities of accidental injury. K "Many of the schools were break- students to vote for the change they
After reviewing the NCAA's would prefer. 5
ing the rules," stated Juenemann, publication, Juenemann concluded,
captain Julie Juenemann, the main "and that's the reason for the en- "We weren't even breaking the rules As of Thurs., Feb. 5, the voting
limitations in the new NCAA rules forcement of these rules," she con- that did come out." on the calendar was as follows:
deal mainly though with mounting tinued. Administrators' votes were as
techniques. Three main limitations The Laker cheerleaders can get follows;|four votes for the present
include: "" assistance in the athletic training calendar system. two votes for the
| -mounts cannot be made more room in case of an injury. Howev- 3xH|term and 23 votes for the se-
than three shoulder stands high, er, because their routines and stunts mester system.
In the faculty voting, 16 chose the
Review: , present set up, four the new 3x11
term and 32 votes for semesters.
SAC Sponsoring 1986's j"Best Picture" The student vote was 79 for the pres-
ent calendar, eight for the 3x11 and
r
44 for semesters ^dult*students
By Brian Sheridan phor for the relationship between with reSpect to the overall piece?"
Streep and Redford. As the British Amazingly, in a time when most voted 71 for the present, 15 for the
tin the past, the movie studios have take more and morelfrom the movies struggle to run longer than 3x11 and nine for semesters.
overdosed us with hundreds of Africans, Bl ixen tries to gain more 90 minutes, OUT OF AFRICA ; Palmer hopes to have a decision
action-adventure pictures designed and more control over Hatton and chalks in at over two hours but still on the calendar by the end of
to rouse our spirits, but do little to the land. As Hatton, Redford was a great box-office success. February. If chosen, the new calen-
activate our brains. I hope these represents the African viewpoint as Don't let the length of OUT OF dar will most likely be in effect for
movies haven't completely dulled much as Streep represents the Eng- AFRICA discourage you, though. the 87-88 school year. £
our gray matter now that Sidney lish's. He tries to teach her that they Period pieces move slower than
Pollack's OUT OF AFRICA has ar- can't really own anything, that they most films, but AFRICA'S
rived here on our campus. are merely travelers through this screenplay has many touches of
It's an intelligent adult drama land. I I 1 suspense and humor to make it
that's so good it cleaned up at last " OUT OF AFRICA is as much a bearable. A tip for "watching OUT
year's Academy Awards, winning developing love affair between Blix- OF AFRICA is to assume a passive
Best Picture. OUT OF AFRICA'S en and Africa as it it a love story bet- role.
story is based on the life of Karen ween a man and a woman.; The SAC will show "Out of Africa"
Blixen (Meryl Streep) SJ A Danish wilds of the Kenyan landscape give on Sun., Feb. 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the
author with the pen name of Isak the film an almost mystical at- Student Union.
Dinesen, Blixen wrote about the two mosphere. Pollack's direction and
decades' in the early past of this cen- Davil Watkin's photography capture
tury that she spent in Africa.. the beauty of the land.and the
The film condenses that time in- wildness of the life that inhabits it. Campus Ministry! Announces
to one decade, starting from when The scenery must be seen on the big
she moves to Africa to marry Bar- screen; its power and scope will be
on Blixen (Klaus Maria Brandauer), lost on television and videotape.
Their Sixth Annual "Creative
a man who didn't love her, to her af- Besides the countryside, Pollack
fair with big-game hunter, Denys also pays particular attention to the
Hatton (Robert Redford); look of the period. He includes fine-
Practical Joke" Contest
Need to escape from the mid- The perpetrator must absolve
Throughout, Blixen has to run a ly detailed clothes, houses, and cars, Campus Ministry and Mercyhurst
winter doldrums? Put your creativi-
whole coffee plantation by herself but doesn't allow them to call atten- ty to work and Renter Campus . College of all potential defamation
and endure the many emotional tion to themselves. If he had, the Ministry's Creative Practical Joke or liability.
problems and hardships brought on movie's odd timelessness would Contest. H Type-written accounts of the
by the untamed land. The plot may have been destroyed, Now in its sixth year, the contest creative practical jokes should be
be simplistic, but'it's OUT OF The only false note in this was created by '78 Mercyhurst handed in to Campus Ministry by
AFRICA'S honest portrayal of cinematic symphony is played by graduate Pat Weschler. It has sue- Fri., March 6. 4
human emotions, coupled with the Redford as a Brit. His accent almost cessfully inspired many thoughtful The perpetrator(s) and receiver(s)
culture and lifestyles of Africa, that doesn't exist. Streep again and humorous jokes. J of the joke may be interviewed by a
give the film a rich texture. The transforms herself into her The ground rules for the contest
,
panel consisting of Father Chuck,
are as follows: The practical joke Sister Elisabeth, Karen Donnelly,
fusion of want and need become the exciting than the Redford/Streep may not be malicious. ^ ^ Mr. Kennedy and Brian Sheridan.
film's main theme. pairing is Streep's interaction with It may not involve injury to per :
The first prize for the contest will
During Blixen's time in Africa} Brandauer. His acting forces Red- sons or property. \ be $15.00; second prize, $10.00; and
the British attempt k\colonize it. ford off the screen but Redford is the It may not involve injury to third prize $5.00. Certificates will
This imperialism is used as a meta- "movie star" and acts accordingly
reputation .* - a 1 so be presented to all winners.
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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY g
Merciad M S G Editorial Creates Controversy
Dear Editor,-
This letter to the editor of the
Merciad was written in response to
a recent editorial. f
This letter to the editor of the
Merciad (i.e. Brian Sheridan) is to
refute his efforts to undermine one
of the pillars of this institution we
call Mercyhurst: MSG, or Mer-
cyhurst Student Government as it is
less frequently referred to, which is
not synonymous with the Student
Activities Committee, While SAC is<
a part of the whole, Student Govern-
ment is much more a group for plan-
ning social activities and improving
school spirit.
Mercyhurst Student Government
is designed to be an open forum
where any member of the Mer-
cyhurst community can address a
problem, present a proposal, or oc-
casionally even suggest a solution!
This open forum addresses student
wants and needs on issue ranging
from parking to housing to calendar
changes. When possible, they sug-
gest changes and implement solu-
tions. It is also a service
organization. MSG services such as
check cashing, shuttles to malls,
games, and dances, the phone direc-
tory, the Senior Dinner Dance, and
the scholarships to the yearbook
staff, as well as the social events that
Mr. Sheridan referred to, are all
functions of Student Government.
Student involvement has its roots
long before the era of the raccoon
skin coats and megaphones.
Students of the early 1800's through
In Praise Of MLK Forum
To M r. Dennis McCarthy and the
staff of the Merciad,
11 would like to take this oppor-
tunity to commend you on the arti-
cle in last week's edition concerning
the observation of Dr. Martin
Luther King's birthday at Mer-
cyhurst. 1, too, was disappointed by
the neglect shown by administra-
tion, staff and students. There was
literally no concern for a day to hon-
or peace and brotherhood
throughout the world. I was asham-
ed for myself and all members of the
Laker family—Black and White. I
wonder if the word "family" is ap-
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the 1920's lived their lifestyles as ex-
fe*ici&l^MjPh^l^^Xl
tensions of their academic ex-
periences. This meant getting
involved in political organizations,
publishing literature, and some
times even engaging in frivolous
tomfoolery. Their education con-
sisted of academics, work, politics,
and social events. "" f '*!
College, therefore, is not a place
just to have fun or be social. College
is an arena to seek a total educa-
tional experience. If Mr. Sheridan
is just here, " . . . basically to get a
good job in today's tough job
marketplace", then I suggest he is
missing out on an integral part of
total college education. A true
education is much more than books,
classes and homework. It should be
the chance to learn more about peo-
ple, the world, and ultimately
oneself. You get jobs through the
want ads, you get an education
through different and varying col-
lege experiences. This total educa-
tion involves student participation at
all levels, academic, athletic,
political and social.
What Mr. Sheridan failed to
realize, therefore, is that by ad-
vocating apathy he is not only
undermining Student Governments,
but education as a whole. Especially
education in a Liberal Arts setting.
A true education consists of much
more than the daily grind of going
to class. Some of this variety can be
provided through Student
Government.
I wish that what Mr. Sheridan
assumes the reason for lack of in-
propriate. A i
I'm skeptical about using the
word, for with each day here at the
'Hurst I become disillusioned with
my new home by the lake, and its re-
spect for the ideals of Christian
brotherhood and Dr. King's dream.
It seems we have all lost the desire
to make his dream a reality. We are
like children who need our mothers
watching over our shoulders at all
times or we stray off into less
desirable directions. This is obvious
with mounting racial conflicts here
in the U.S. This includes Erie and
the Mercyhurst campus. Since com-
ing to the 'Hurst I've heard racial
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volvement* :is„ *true (sic).
,.~i SkA & However TI
find it hard to believe the majority
of the students who miss MSG
meetings and events are at work. I
think Mike Kelly has more than a
valid reason to be disappointed.
On what seemed a very noble ges-
ture, the Editor attempted to defend
the rights and liberties, and freedom
of choice guaranteed all by the Con-
stitution of the United States.
(Which incidentally is 200 years old
soon!) Among these is the right not
to get involved. Maybe! Every stu-
dent coming to Mercyhurst pays a
$60.00 student government fee. This
fee gives them the right to ride shut-
tles, receive yearbooks, and take
part in student government. Student
government, therefore, has the right
to expect student involvement and
feedback on what goes on during the
year. A
Finally, Mr. Sheridan, you do not
"have to accept it!" Song or no
song, " . . . that's just the way it is",
is not the premise this country, or
for that matter, this school was built
on. It is the few people who said the
hell with the way it is who built both
jthis institution do not share the de-
featist attitude of our esteemed at-
titude of our esteemed editor.
Otherwise we may not have had a
Merciad, we may not have become
co-ed, we just may not have become
the Great College on the Hill that we
are today!
Matt Whelan 5
Vice-President Mercyhurst
Student Government 1985-86
slurs that I never heard before in my
home state of South Carolina—a
state Dr. King once said was
"sweltering in the heat of oppres-
sion." It makes me wonder what the
difference is between a state such as
South Carolina and a school found-
ed by the Sisters of Mercy in the
name of Jesus Christ, the "Prince
of Peace''.I think with this being the
beginning of a new year, all Lakers
should take the opportunity to re-
evaluate themselves and know
honestly that King's dream lives
somewhere in our hearts and minds.
Once again, my thanks to Mr.
McCarthy and his staff for bringing
this to our attention.
I would also like to give a special
thank you to Sr. Elisabeth for her
help with the display placed in the
chapel on the 15th, which, inciden-
tally, was removed before the day
could end. Pll close with a fitting
quote from the Bible, Romans 5:15,
1-2, "Since, then, we have been pro-
nounced righteous through faith.
Let us have peace through our Lord,
Jesus Christ."
Yours in Brotherhood,
John E. Graves
PAGE 3
xDear
> «Editor,
J;.__ ~
from an activity.|(Excuse from •/
I am forced to write this letter guardian accepted.) ;
because of my strong feelings
3) Establish a hotline to let
against your stand on apathy. You students tip off their elected officials
condone the students who are inac-
as to the identities of those bad ap-
tive without suggesting how to get ples that don't attend activities.
students involved in school ac-
4) Bring back the use of thumb-
tivities. I have four ideas: screws. ' "3
1) Make all student government
I am sure that if one or more of
activities part of a class with man- these ideas were adopted there
datory attendance. would be improved attendance at all
p| 2) Require a substantial atten- activities, j
dance deposit which would be Sincerely,
forfeited when the student is absent Jason McChesney
Dear Editor, was built on people's unacceptance
One point related to your recent
of the status quo and their desire to
editorial "The Right Not To At- improve the situation.
tend": surely it is un-American to
Yours sincerely,
accept things as they are because
Mike Kelly
"that's the way it is"? This country
Editor Answers
Accusations
Isn't it odd that that the letters we Student involvement does have its
received concerning my editorial, roots long before the 1920s. What
against my position, came from the you have described, fiowever,«is an
President ofMSG and a former V. R 'elitist society of acadamic scholars.
of MSG who now works for the Col- That's not what MSG should want
lege? While the two letters (one of Sat Mercyhurst College in the 1980s.
which could not be printed) in favor Those groups were defined by social
of my comments werefromstudents andfinancialstatus. Now everyone
with nothing to lose or gain by way gets the chance to go to college.
of administrational favors or posi- That's fantastic! So We're now go-
tion. Favorable reactions were heard ing to have the MSG telling these
from students and faculty in pass- people who come from different
ing, as well. social and economic backgrounds,
I have afewcomments about Matt who may not have much in common
Whelan's letter. First, he says MSG with the student body as a whole,
is "bound by parlimentary rules of g that they are WRONG because they
order." Anyone attending a meeting don't give feedback or participate.
MSG does give the students plen-
will notice that Robert's Rules of
Order are not followed. This has t y of opportunities to express their
been the case for the last two years. concerns. The publicforumforthe
Last year, Senior Dean Hall had to calendar change was well attended.
raise a ruckus to make MSG follow1 Unfortunately, MSG's signs pro-
the rules. They instead follow the moting the event spelled calendar,
bureaucratic red tape line and chain "calender" which means to press
of command. There is a big dif- material between two rollers on a
ference, f -f machine. Not only were they hung
You are fight, though, that student all over school, they were placed on
involvement is essential to a student the cars in the parking lot of Zurn.
One student who noticed the error
run organization. My question, and
on the handwritten sheets thought it
point, is what if the students don't was "an embarrassment." There
want to get involved? Does^that were only ten words on the last post-
make them wrong or a Judas to their
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ACCUSATIONS
(Continued from page 3)
er hung around campus and the first
one had Dean Palmer's name pro
mincntly displayed After that, how
can MSO administrators hope for
increased student activity if they
come off as a group of- in-
competents? j I
This may be hard to believe, but
you can get a total education
without attending any activites. In-
teraction with classmates in the
Clipper's Cove or in the Cafeteria
can help someone learn "about pco-
ple, the world, and ultimately
oneself.** I have many friends who
know many things about politics,
music, even Zen, that learned it by
talking with other students and
whose interests were sparked by
classroom topics. They never at-
tended an MSO/SAC function.
Those activities are a great way for
people to meet people but it's not the
only way, and those who do not at-l
tend are not throwing away "true
education/' I am"not condoning
apathy but defending those who
wish not to attend. I am confused
about why, if we pay MSG $60, they
expect students to give them feed-
back and get involved. They want
not only our money but our time. |
We should expect them to come to
us for reactions. They do not have
to do that though. Attendance is a
good indicator; if you believe
Whelan's statement that "the ma-
jority of the students who miss MSO
meetings and events are (not) at
work." Then, these students just
don't want to bother with MSO.
I take exception to being called a history lesson.
"defeatist." A defeatist is one who
attempts to sway people from their
31K Met dab
position. I'm just trying to be prac-
tical,tt'mstating the position, not
Formal Rumors
trying to create a new one. I'm not By Tracy Wasson, SAC decision is somewhat confidential,
of having volunteers to aid in the
here to be a cheerleader. It's not like Chairperson yet I'm sure if asked an SAC com- planning, organization, and running
we are being paid to attend these mittee member will explain it. of the Spring Formal. MSG needs
events; in fact, we are paying for The Spring Formal will happen. I'm not writing this article to blast
volunteers to help with the Formal.
them. So no one has the right to ex- I. too, have heard the rumors that the anyone, or smack anyone onfthe If we don't get them, it is possible
pect any involvement or feedback. formal was going to be a thing of the hand for the bad behavior at the
that the Formal will be canceled,
People get involved because they past, and, to be honest, the idea was Winter Formal. I felt the Winter Now's your chance to really get in-
want to. That's the same case with considered by a member of the ad- Formal was a success, with the ex-
volved in a major event. If you are
the American Revolution. People ministration. However, it will occur, ception of the actions of a few peo- interested, there is a Spring Formal
revolted because they wanted to—it
0
ple who behaved as though a
with a few changes. The Spring For- meeting on Thurs., Feb. 12 at 9:00
got to be too much and they finally mal will be organized by MSG. SAC zoo-keeper just opened their cages. p.m. in Zurn 114. Please volunteer
said "to hell with the way it is." fliat Because of these people, the Formal
will voluntarily aid in the organiza- your time if you're able. It may
was' the premise that this country tion , but will not be solely respon- became jeopardized. No, I'm make the difference between having
was based on and that wave might writing this to stress the importance
sible for it. The reason for this the Spring Formal and not having it.
be mounting here.
Whelan concludes by saying "Fm
glad more people in this institution
do not share (your) defeatist at-
titude. .;" We didn't exactly receive By Chris Kovskl . I really think that thi ngs have gone ey to send him to Heaven, I'd con-
reams of letters condeming my too far. Would he say to the leader sider it—for all of two seconds.
editorial except from members of "And so saith the 900 foot tall of the Soviet Union, "Repent, ye An attitude such as Roberts' is
MSG. The proof of how much Jesus unto me.. /Raise4.5 million heathens, for the kingdom of typical of a terrorist. He wants two
students are concerned with expan- dol lars before the end of March, or DEMOCRACY is at hand!"? things: media coverage and money.
ding their knowledge will have your life won't be worth diddley- I feel that we are headed for a new The former is a means to the latter.
already been demonstrated as you squat." wave of ethical extortion. After With proper coverage, he could get
read this because the Academic Actually, this time it was God Roberts' expected success, we may any money he needed.
Celebration concluded yesterday. Himself who delivered the see things such as "If you don't give Terrorism will not be tolerated in
Just find out how many went home ultimalum to Oral Roberts. The 900 me money for this youth hostel, God this country. Just listen to Ronald
Friday and did not return until to- foot tail Jesus appeared to Roberts will kill all of these homeless Reagan.
day, went skiing or just plain didn't
in 1977, directing him to persevere children. Do you want to be respon If God followed his example, He
show up to any of the events. It in his task. His task: to complete his sibleforthese young lives ending so would sell weapons to Oral Roberts,
should be more than "books, classes $250 million dollar City of Faith soon?" presumably for the defense of the
and homework" but you cannot con- Medical and Research Center. God I, for one, will not be a party to City of Faith, not for an attack on
tinue to bang your head against the personally directed Roberts to build this blackmail. If God sees fit to take abortion clinics or family planning
wall expecting a change in attitudesthis center, giving such details as a the life of an unsuccessful centers. God would then have an
if those who are paying the bills and
tri-tower design with staggered televangelist. let Him. I will not in- archangel channel the runds through
electing the officers do not want toheights of 20, 30 and 60 stories. terfere in the plan, also known as a Swiss bank account, sending them
change.** Now it appears that Roberts has "Death-By-Divinity: The Adven- to some Satan '.vorshippers or other
Oh, and by the way, thanksforthe displeased God. Roberts ture Begins." After all, next time it religious upstarts.
underestimated operating expenses could be "Give Oral Roberts, $10 How would he justify this when
for the first year of the complex by million, or I'll kill him and his son." eventually questioned by the com-
a factor of one half, lb keep the cen- Roberts should be happy. God wants munion of saints? "Well, I didn't
ter running, he must raise $4.5 him back. Isn't that the ultimate goal know about it." Maybe the saints
million by the end of March. of a religious person? Instead, would view this as a forgivable tran-
Roberts' aides deny that the appeal Roberts makes a pleaformoney to sgression of presupposed om-
means that the center is in financial
trouble. What does it mean, then?
save him. If it were a pleaformon- nipotence.

Brian Sheridan, Editor
Chris Kovskl, Managing Editor
JennlferConmy, Sports Editor
Matthew J. Clark, News Editor
Leslie Hafanmaler,' Photo Editor
Paula Bruno, Calendar Editor
Tom Mulligan* Business Manager/
Frank Rawlowskl, Circulation Manager
Typists
Bridget Presuttl, Karen
Reporters
Jnnlne Adolphoton
Bobble Gaydos
Ann Johnson
Debra Rloger, Photographer
Dennis McCarthy, Faculty Adviser
The Morclad is the student-edited newspaper of Mercyhurst College, 601 East cry out "And I say heal that deficit!",
38th Street, Erie, PA 16546. The Morclad office is located in the basement then hit the bound document with
of Baldwin Hall, phone 826-0376.
God wants to build up the ol bank1 THE FAR SIDE By GARY LARSON
account? .*
In reality, I think that God wants
Roberts to raise this money for an-
other famous TV evangelist—Pat
Robertson* Robertson plans to run
for President of the United States in
1988 on the Republican ticket.
This announcement came in the
wake of a hurricane last year, in
which Robertson said that the
reason the disaster didn't strike his
sclo area was that he was there. He took
%
this good fortune as an indication of
his suitabilityforthe highest office
Kelly Moore in the land, Of course, the first time
Jackie Rzomp a famine or drought hits in this
Jennifer singer country, hell have to step down—
his credibility and possible "divine
connection" (a hotline to God, so to
speak) will be shot down. <•
Personally, I'd like to see him han-1
die the deficit. What is he going to
do, grab u copy of the budget and
the heel of his hand?
At the Strategic Pie Limitation Talks
 THURSD/y, FEBRUARY 12ll987
PAGE 5

Our* Modern Values And How

They've Changed Society!
By Matthew J. Clark jobs, and even earlier, for entrance change." ? ^ ^ ^ ^ H ^ ^ H S jects. , stereotypes that say: 'Strong men
4
into college in order to get into the Dr. Mary Hembrow Snyder, Asst. It's great growth for men," Fa- don't cry'." "Men and women
field," McCarthy explains. Professor of Religious Studies at ther Schmitt says of equality. "It has should develop their humanity—
Change. Anyone who has lived in "Twenty-five years ago, there'd be enabled men to be more gentle and intellectually, spiritually, emotional-
Mercyhurst, agrees that the "macho
the 20th century knows that change 250 positions available at a given compassionate, and I see a lot of real ly, psychologically—as it best suits
man" can't accept women's
is something which you must ex- college," he says. * Three-hundred healthiness in it." them, rather than adapting to the
achievement. $ | <Sj^R
pect. More changes have occurred men would apply andfiveout of six "If a man's identity depends on ':.' "The attitude of equality permits cultural stereotypes," she offers.
in the world in this century than in of them would be accepted to that the woman to be strong and the man How would Dr. Snyder view a
his being superior to women, he
any other time in the history of college. Now, 300 men and 300 won't be able to accept women as to relax. They can express their marriage based on these premises of
human existence. Within the last 15 women apply for the same 250 being equal. The problem is his, fears without reluctance and then equality?
years, there have been dramatic val- openings. It's likely that more of though," she says. Why are men so the woman, too, is able to relax," "There should be shared roles
ue changes in society which have af- those spaces will be occupied by resentful? | * S?J& adds Father Schmitt. . and shared decision-making, not
fected, are affecting and will women." k "Women's equality destroys their J If men and women regard "fixed roles" where the respon-
continue to affect relationships bet- themselves as equal and there is a sibility for decision-making is left
ween men and women. i greater understanding between them up to the male head" she explains.
Today's women are saying: today, then why do half of all new "Equal marriage would pre-suppose
"We're all equal, men and women, marriages end in divorce within the honest, deep communication bet-
and we all have the same capabilities first five years? ween the man and woman and a re-
toward success in our lives". Rev. Schmitt feels that divorce spect for differences of potential."
This realization has led to an ever- rates might coincide with i "Maybe he's the better cook; then
increasing number of women in the technological and scientific he should cook," she says.
workforce, as the "modern women" developments in medicine. :- Dr. Snyder suggests that striving
reach their potential and strive for "Science has developed many for I hese principles in marriage can
achievement in what was once medicines to eliminate physical also affect society as a whole.
regarded as "a man's world". pain, and this has led some to "If equality happens on a one-to-
They no longerfeelas if they owe believe that there shouldn't be pain one basis, it will have a profound ef-
it to society to get married, have 2.4 in any aspect of life," he suggests. fect on how we relate economically
children, stay at home and do all the "Modern technology made us and politically in the larger social
things which were once viewed as believe that it wasn't right for us to arena," she says. "Personal is
"womanly", and wait for their man have any pain." "We avoid pain," he political in this sense." What are
to come home from - work so that continues, "and we avoid ever women looking for in themselves,
they can serve his every need. What repai ring anything. Pain tells us that and in the world?
this means is that traditional family something is wrong, and so we tend "Women have realized that socie-
values are an endangered species. Matthew /. Clark Photo: File jto run away from it." ty need not be male-dominant
As more and more women begin to The overall view of men most power and privilege, their vested in- "For instance, a person breaks up anymore," Dr. Keck comments.
realize that they can have a fulfill-
likely to feel threatened by women's terests, which are their domination with someone and then doesn't stop "Basically, women are looking for
ing life without marriage, the future
achievement is one of males who and control of women," explains Dr. to think why he or she broke up, and the same things men have always
of such thinking is a dismal one.
still feel that this is their world and Snyder. :p gets into the same type of relation- looked for; mainly to be able to use
that the woman's place is in the Dr. Frederick Keck, Mercyhurst ship again. History, unless analyz- and develop their skills to make
But family values are not alone in
home. Men who can't accept Professor of Religious Studies, ed . repeats itself, for the individual money and gain self esteem and the
being affected by these societal respect of other people." How has
changes. Work force competition women as people and regard them notes that this "macho man" resent- as well as the nation and the world.
merely as "sex objects" will be ment could lead to abuse of both "We're great at avoidance," Rev. this attitude of equality affected the
between men and women is con sexual relationship of men and
more resentful of women suc- wives and children. Schmitt goes on. "The .good life /

stantly increasing. More and more women?

women are now seeking jobs that ceeding in life than the male who "An increase in abuse of family by; should have no pain, and if there is
were once held by men only. Den-can accept the fact that women are the male is an attempt by him to pain, then our attitude is 'it's not me, "What I think has changed " of-
nis McCarthy, a communications his equal. establish the patriarchy he expected it's the environment.' Anything that fers Keck, "is that sexual relation-
j£ "Men who can't accept women's to have in his family life and did not irritates us ought not to be; so we ships now have a context of
instructor at Mercyhurst College, friendship and not a context of
equality are very threatened by it get," explains Keck. "His wife and eliminate our spouse when ir-
puts this idea into perspective. domination and submission."
and I've seen this leading to many children don't view him as absolute ritated." What is today's modern
"Twenty-five year^ago, well over woman looking for in a male McCarthy also suggests that there is
divorces," says the Rev. Charles authority and ruler.'' But where did
90 % of the people who became Cer- partner? k more friendship between males and
tified Public Accountants were Schmitt of Mercyhurst Campus all of this change begin? females. « I
male" McCarthy says. "Now, more Ministry. "Technology has helped women," In an excerpt from the June 3,
says McCarthy. "The Pill gave them 1985 issue of U. S. NEWS AND , "I think it's truly remarkable how
than half of the new CPAs in any i "We have a married couple," he
freedom as do modern saline abor- WORLD REPORT, Lucia Gilbert, teenagers now treat each other as
given year are female." explains, "in which the woman
tions. Now that women can control Associate Professor of Educational people and not as boy-person/girl-
becomes liberated and the man,
He also suggests that this increas- person," he says. I
ed competition may seem threaten-resenting this, becomes more their biology, they have a greater Psychology at the University of Tex-
Will there ever be total equality?
ing to some men. "They feel 'macho', driving her away. This chance at controlling their lives." as at Austin and author of the book
"They have many more choices "Men in Dual-Career Families" " rhat would mean that the
threatened because it means they enables him to blame her rather than Kingdom of God has come to
admitting and accepting the and much more freedom," he ex- terms it this way:
have to compete with women for the plains. "This makes it possible for "Women generally want someone earth," says Dr. Snyder. "But it's
women,to enter almost any job field who'll value them as independent, still something I strive for."
they want." Women's realization of functioning people who can fend tor
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their equality hasn't affected all men

advc rsely, however, as a great
Work at Home number of men and women live and
work peacefully side by side with an
attitude of equality between them.
No experience needed. Write: "More males now have close
friendships with females than they
Cottagej Industries did 20 ye,ars ago" McCarthy sug-
gests. "This indicates that males are
1407V2 Jenkins, -5 more willing to treat women as
Norman, Oklahoma 73069 human beings and not just as sex ob-
themselves. They want to be view-
ed as individuals, not simply as
Matthew J. Clark is a
Sophomore Communications Ma-
females/' Dr. Snyder also offers her
views on the subject.
jor residing in Wattsburg, Pa. He
is News Editor of The Merciad as
"We're looking to be treated well as a member of Phi Cta
equally and not be confined to the Sigma National Honor Society
gendei role stereotypes," she says.
"I have more respect for a man
who's not ashamed to cry when the
occasion warrants than I do for a
man w ho gives in to the cultura 1
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Carnations Seniors Services. Vaccines are limited to a

Carnations ordered through the
Social Work club can be picked up
in the Student Union on Feb. 13 bet-
ween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Music
The Erie Philharmonic will be
presenting "Elijah" on Feb. 14.
Tickets are
$15.25, $12.25, $10.25, $8.25. Dis-
counts will be made for students.
For more info call 455-1375.
Theater
The Gannon Theater presents
MACBETH, Feb. 12-15 and
Norman Gabriel Photo: L Hafenmaier 18—21 at 8:00 p.m. For more info
call 871-7494. • V: |
Personality Profile: Theater
Erie Playhouse will be showing
Seniors. . . Make your last year-
book the best. Give your special
touch by writing a poem. Poems
should be sent to Caryn, P.O. Box
92, Egan. i and 30 businesses nation wide will
Health '(
There is a limited amount of
Taiwan Flu vaccine left. This vac-
cine is recommended for anyone
under 35 years of age. Anyone in-
terested should contact the Health
THE FAR SIDE
first come, first served basis.
Mercyhurst Seniors
Approximately 50 school districts
have representatives on hand to in-
terview students at Job Fair '87 to be
held at Edinboro University on
April-2. Interested seniors should
contact the Career Services office
on Feb. 18 or 19. Please bring your
credential file.
By GARY LARSON

Norman Gabriel
By Kelley Moore
In high school, Norman Gabriel
was an outstanding athlete. He com-
peted in numerous sports until a
knee injury ended his playing. It was are cooperative and good to work AND A WOMAN, Feb. 15, at 2:30
this injury that opened Gabriel's en- with, but the hours and traveling p.m.; and Feb. 13—14, and 19—21,
vironment to Sports Medicine.
A native of New Castle, PA,
Gabriel is a senior Sports Medicine
major. He works at the Nautilus
Center at Mercyhursl and also
assists with the Athletic Training
Program. Gabriel has been active in
the Sports Medicine Program. Cur-
rently, he is the Student Government right choice for his career. Conver- ey for the Geisinger Heart Founda-
representativeforSports Medicine.
In his junior year, he was president
of the Sports Medicine Club.
Without a doubt, Gabriel is
definitely an outgoing person. He
was on
the Dean's List in his sophomore
and junior years and played Varsity
Football in his freshman and
sophomore years until another knee
injury halted his participation.
Presently, he is on the "Girtha-
Mania" team in Mercyhurst In-
tramural Basketball. He was also
chosen Mercyhurst's homecoming
king for 1986-87.
ON YOUR TOES. Feb. 26th at 7:30
p.m. and Feb. 27—28, 8:00 p.m.
With college I.D.: $5.00. Adult:
When asked what the most rewar- $9.00. For more info call 454-2857.
ding part of his work was, Gabriel
said, "I gain satisfaction with help- Theater
ing put the player back into competi- Mercyhurst Little Theater
tion after an injury. Most athletes presents the NPS production GOD
with the teams are major drawbacks. at 8:00 p.m. Members of the Mer-
There are a few sports that I don't cyhurst community will be admitted
particularly:like and still have to free of charge. For more informa-
work with," jokes Gabriel, "but that tion, call 825-0200. Tj W
all comes with the territory." With
the gained experience and knowl- Fundraiser
edge of the profession, Gabriel Circle K will be selling Tootsie
believes Sports Medicine was the Pops and Tootsie Rolls to raise mon-
sant in many aspects of the field, he tion. Tootsie Pops are 10 cents,
will be speaking on Tootsie Rolls are $1.00. For details,
"Physiological/Psychological Ef- contact Tom Dore, second floor "Sorry to bother you, sir, but there's
fects on Steroids" during the Mer- Main, Kim at 825-9034 or Melanie another salesman out here — you want
cyhurst Academic Celebration, at 825-9485.1 ^ me to tell him to go to heaven?"
Tuesday, Feb. 10,
Gabriel plans on furthering his
education by going to Physical
Therapy School at either Boston
College, Emory University, or the
University of Pittsburgh. He has
hopes to someday operate his own Catholic Men
Sports Medicine clinic. "Stormin"'
Norman Gabriel certainly' is one
athlete with his head in more places
Sif 's Talk Ab*«»
than just a football helmet.

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Fred Lane Named Coach Of
Division HI Hockey Team
by Jennifer Conmy
Mercy hurst has appointed Fred
Lane as the head coach of the Mer-
cyhurst hockey team beginning in
the 87-88 season, when Mercy hurst
will move into the NCAA Division
III. Lane and his assistant Dr. Cisik
have already begun recruiting for
the team. They are hoping to get
players from the Buffalo, Cleveland,
Rochester and Detroit area. They
are also recruiting the Chicago and
Lakers Lose
Earl Moncrieffe Puts up a shot in warm-ups for the UPT game.
Lady Lakers Lose To California
by Jennifer Conmy
The Lady Lakers played a close
game against California of Penn-
sylvania, going into the locker room
tied at 28-28 at the half. California
came out to outscore the Lakers
38-29 in the second half, however,
defeating the 'Hurst 66-57.
•v The Lady Lakers were led by
freshman Lisa Maxson who scored
20 points and had 10 rebounds.
Freshman Tina Palm scored seven
points and hadfiverebounds before
she fouled out of the game. Jean
Deegan scored 12 points while Kelly
Murphy contributed 10 points in the
Laker effort.
The Lakers outshot California,
turning in a 43% shooting average,
ulhe fflerciaii THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1987
Minnesota areas. some weakness in goal tending.
Lane hopes that the team will be Lane feels the addition of hockey as
able play a schedule of Division HI a wintei sport will enhance the win-
teams and strong club teams from ter sports schedule, as it will add an-
other colleges, learns from Division other sport that is fast-paced and
in would include such schools as exciting. Lane stated he can't wait to
Genesee, Brockport, Buffalo, Buf- unveil the program to the students
falo State and Canisius. Club teams and is hoping for a good turnout of
could include such teams as Penn student support. He plans to build
State and Navy. * a team that is "hard as nails" and
He went on to say that the club will play hard hockey.K
team we have now is a very good All games will be played in the
team, that it has a strong nucleus but Erie Civic Center. If Bernie Valento in action for the 'Hurst hockey team,
Game Of Week, 98-92
by Jennifer Conmy
The Mercyhurst men's basketball
team continued its slump, dropping
its only game of the week 98-92 to
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