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Don't miss the

Spring Fest this
Saturday —Union/
Rec Center/Garvey
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Wish' for bands fulfilledincluding Morrow, TransWorld

Park. 12 p.m.until By Anne L. McNeils HRIM dub and many others have
Copy Editor magazine and K2. Hurd said planned a variety of activities for
8 p.m. Morrow andiK2 have donated tile festival.
"It's one of the biggest things snowboards and apparel for The vendors and other activi-
Reactions to formal letters Page^S that this campus has seen in a long raffles. The demonstration will ties will be located in Garvey Park,
time," said MSG Vice President take place on trampolines at 1:30 infrontof the Union and in front
Kristen Hunt. She's talking about p.m.
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of the Rec and Athletic Centers.
Va!oK*X
ft v * • • I the Spring Fest which is sched- The step show begins at 3 pan. The festival costs $3 for
uled fortillsSaturday, beginning and will take place in the Athletic Mercyhurst students and $5 for
at 12:30 p.m. Center. The AKAs and Alphas of the public. Students who are work-
The festival will benefit the Edinboro University will be per- ing at the festival must pay ad-
JUL Make-A-Wish Foundation, an forming. mission. Tickets can be purchased
organization which grants wishes There will also be a number of in the Student Union office from
to terminally ill children. The fes-
The dirt on the CIA tival was organized by MSG.
President George Paydock first
vendors, crafts and other activi-
ties. Many of the activities have
been orga nized by different dubs
11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
until 7 p.m. Tickets will also be
available the day of the festival.
Come this Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. for thefilmfordiscussion. suggested the idea of helping and ] groups. Paydock said the Student ID is required. Anyone
It's sponsored by Amnesty International and is based on the story of Make-A-Wish and the idea for hockey team, Ambassadors, the with questions about the festival
Leonard Peltier. Peltier is a Native American who has been tile festival was born. Council for Exceptional Children, can call 824-2090. 4
imprisoned since the mid-70s, even though the charges against him "I'd heard a lot about the Make- {Honors Society, the Minority Stu- Hurd said students should "hold
are now known to be fraudulent Surprise, surprise, the CIA has a A-Wish program and I thought dent Union, the dance team, the their breath for a great show.?
shady part in the story. This would be something. ^ we
could d o / " said Paydock.
Paydock said the average wish
Library hours during exams costs $3,400 to grant The wishes
are simple, he said. Many chil-
The hours for exam week are as follows: Thursday, May 12,8 a.m. dren want to go to DisneyWorld
to 11 p.m. Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 9 to 8; Sunday 1 p.m. to midnight or to visit relatives.
Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 17th, 8 a.m. to midnight; Wednes- In previous years, MSG has
day 9 to 8; Thursday and Friday (19th and 20th), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosted one big band during the
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Spring Term. Paydock said funds
were not available for a big band
Calling alLradioheads i
this year and a decision had been
made to host a number of small
bands. It was suggested this idea
If you plan to work at WMCE radio in the fall, there will be a
mandatory meeting for returning and would-be staff on Tuesday, be incorporated with the fei
May 10, at 8 p.m. in the Baldwin classroom. Students interested in
sports announcing next season are also encouraged to attend. Also, She characterized
WMCE will sign off early on Friday, May 13, because of the their music as
Communications Banquet that night Sign off will be at 6 p.m. The 1
staff positions for next year are: Station Manager: Jay Kennedy; 'earthy.
Program Director: JoAnna Shirey; Music Director. Jim Bean; Assis- -Kristen Hurd
tant Music Director: Kim Sulzmann; Production Director Paul
Smith; Assistant Production Director: Melissa Torres; Public Ser- Four bands will be on campus
vice Director Terre Resslen and Special Events Promoter Heather for the Festival Saturday. Co-
Marshall. headlining are Rusted Root and
First Light-
1
First Light is a Cleveland reggae Micky Brennan says, "I don't care about 'earthy bands. I'd
Shadowlands of a differentjkind band. Hurd said the band has a
"big following" in Cleveland.
rather study. Merciad photo/Andy Schudlich

hout about rape

Dr. Mario Diaz, assistant professor of physics, will give a talk First Light will playfrom4 p.m.
titled "Suns, Moons and Shadows" about the May 10th solar eclipse. until 5:30 p.m.
This eclipse will be the last one visiblefromthe United States until ! Rusted Root is a Pittsburgh band
2012. Dr. Diaz will present a computer show on a big screen which recently signed a contract
revisiting solar eclipses of the past and will run a simulation of the with Mercury records, said Hurd.
approaching eclipse. The presentation will be Monday, May 9, in She chara cterized their music as
2ura 314 at 7 p.m. Free to the Mercyhurst community. "earthy" and said they are very
popular. Rusted Root will play
from 6 p.m. until 8 pan.
The festival will open with
Erie's own Ric and Brian Butler,
an acoustic cover band. The But-
lers will play from 12:30 p.m.
until 1:30 p.m.
I Friday 1 [• Neville Blues is another band
60 percent chance of from Pittsburgh. According to
showers and possible 1 Senior Michael Arrigo, the band
plays blues and will soon be relo-
thunderstorms; highs in
cating to Washington, DC to fur-
I the 40s. ther its career.
All bands will be located in the
\Saturday
parking lot behind the Rec Cen-
Partly sunny; high 55 - ter. |f | n
By Lee Ann Kelly
Merciad StaffReporter
"S-T-O-P! Stop the Violence!"
"People Unite—Take back the
night!" '£ I:
Chants such as these could be
4
heard echoing thoughout
Mercyhurst campus last Thurs-
day evening as students gathered
attheTake BacktheNight March,
the dosing event of a week of
activities focused on heightening
awareness and increasing educa-
tion on sexual violence. 1 Back the Night Overall it was a
Take Back the Night was a
march designed to r MJ'4t
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sexual crimes that plague our so-
ciety. Both men and women were
group walked in darkness around
campus, conclud ing the event at a
bonfire in Garvey Park. There,
Stacy Archer spoke about sexual
violence and read a poem. The
group was then invited to write
the name of an abuser on a piece)
ofpaper and throw it into the fire
"It was a very emotional cer-
emony," commented Kristei
Hurd, vice president of MSG am
coordinator of the event
T h i s was the first yea
Mercyhurst participated in Takej
success—-about thirty people
showed up on a very cold night in
Erie. We hope to try it again next
n
year, maybefirsttcral HM ,„,

65; low 35 - 45.J I In addition to the bands, there
will be a snowboard demonstra-
Sunday tion and a step show.
The snowboard demonstration
•Sunny; high 60 - 70; is I soonsored
sponsored bv by several
I flow 35 - 45. snowboard industry! frill panies,
inv)ted to march in remembrance
of the victims of sexual viola-
tions, such as rape and molesta-
tion. JL
* The march began at McAuley
Hall at 19 D.m. 'From there the
The purpose of the march was
to heighten awareness of sexual
violence and remember the vic-
tims of such crimes. Such was the
goal of the whole week: to in-
l See Take/ page 2
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PAGE 2

board n a m e d ?

Townhouse
By Megan €
News Editor
MSG announced next year's
SAC board members: Rich
Straub-Chair, Erin McGuinness-
Secretary; Holly Heid-Treasurer,
Judah |Sussman-Coffeehouse;
Vanessa, Pappalardo-Special
Events; Kristin Schmidtfirerick,
Donna Leonard-Weekends;
Mindi McDowel I-Mov ies; Vyom
Bhuta-Tournaments.
Raising the scholarship amount
for the SAC executive board was
also discussed. The chairperson,
who now receives a $2500 schol-
ars hio. will receive a $3500 schol-
arship, and board members, who
now receive $500, will receive
$750 scholarships next year.
Reps also discussed i Spring
Activities Week. Thursday's
movie, The Pelican Brief, may
be shown outside, weather per-
mitting. Also, activities will be-
gin on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and
will go until 8:30 p.m. Prizes will
be awarded tofirst,second, and
third place winners. First prize is
$100, second prize is $75, and
third prize is $50.
Reps also discussed the situa-
tion with the townhouses. Senior
Rep. Kevin Nixon spoke with Dr.
Garvey this week. He stated mat
the discussion went well; but Dr.
Garvey is concerned the whole
equality issue may go too far.
Nixon stated that he will know
more by Friday. i
Reps also discussed the new
gumball machine that has been
placed in the union. Student gov-
ernment will receive 50 percent
of the proceeds, and the company
will make all repairs and also re-
fill the machine.
MSG meetings are held every
Monday at 8:30 pm in the Gov-
ernment Chambers in the Union.
All students are encouraged to
attend.

Rybczynski runs with it

Tradition at the Merciad be-
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gins with the last two issues. In
order to break in the new staff,
they are required to plunge in
before the year's out As of mis
week, Craig Rybczynski has taken
onmechallengeofEditormChief.
Craig is a junior Communica-
tions major with a history minor.
He served as Sports Editor his
sophomore and junior years. He
has many ideas for the newspaper
(most of which will be formu-
la ted this summer when he has
time to think it over). Seriously
though, look for big changes from
him next year. If you have any
suggestions for Craig, call him at
the Merciad, ext 2376.
Craig succeeds Jule Gardner,
who was named Senior Writer.
She is a junior Political Journal-
ism major. Prior to being editor,
she was Features Editor and News
Editor and has written columns
for the past two years. Other staff
appointments are as follows:
News Editor: Megan Circle.
Megan is a sophomore English
major. She has been a very de-
pendable staff reporter for two
years with a style slant for straight for holding the most positions at
news. the Merciad. v i-?
Sports Editor: Leon Mumford. Photo Editor: Andy Schudlich
Leon is also a junior, majoring in will take over the photo depart-
history. He; wanted to [become ment from Jim Doherty. We don't
more involved with the paper this know much about Andy at the
year. After this appointment, he moment, but samples of his work
wills become the authority on were very impressive.
Mercyhurst athletics. We are currently interviewing
Features and Art and Entertain- candidates for a Business Man- torture for is that
ment (A&E) Editor: -Nick ager. unidentified victim. iJAndy Schudlich
Krayger. Anj ambitious colum-
nist this year, Nick will do the job
previously done by two. He plans
to bring the music and concerns
of our I generation to these two
pages. He is a sophomore Family
Ecology major.
Advertising Manager/Copy
Editor: Anne McNelis. Anne has
been a dedicated editor, reporter
and columnist since her freshman
year. She has saved as A&E edi-
tor, then added Features editor
her sophomore year. This year
she was Assistant News and Copy
Editor. After adding a marketing
minor, she wants to try her hand
at advertising. Anne is a junior
English major a nd wins the awa rd

Don't be eclipsed
How many things happen once in a lifetime? The annular solar
eclipse coming to Erie on May 10m will begin around 11:30 a.m.
and take shape around 1 p.m. Such an eclipse only happens, on the
average, every 360 years at any given geographical point on the
Earth's surface. This eclipse will be the last one visiblefromthe
United States until 2012 and it will be most visible in Cleveland, 2 YOU WANT TO 8 TILL 2
Erie and Buffalo (the line of annularityis about 150 miles over Lake r PARTY WERE
Erie). ^ MUST HAVE
To encourage interest and safety during the annular solar eclipse, VALID
Mercy hurst is sponsoring several seminars and presentations inErie
and Norm East Educators, students, professional' and amateur STUDENT I.D.
astronomers, as well as all Erie residents are welcome. MMNM'.-UX DANCE
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"There is a fine line between ness activities. "Next year we hope
appropriate conduct and rape. On the events will be bigger and bet-
Mercy hurst campus, you are most
likely to be raped by someone
ter. We are forever striving for
increased awareness on campus,"
a
mat you know so we want people the VPconcluded.'MSG is also 418 E.12 th. MUST BE \8 YRS. OF AGZ 455-7647
to be aware ofwhere thatfineline looking to implement a new pro-
is," Hurd said. cedure to deal with sexual vio-
Plans are already being consid- lence on campus.
MAY 5,1994 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

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#.Scrutinizing! Schindler' s List i

By Howard Wilson Poland 1939. The Nazi blitzkrieg from their homes to the slums of
Merciad Contributing Writer
had conquered the entire nation Aushwitcz, we watch. We stand
of Poland in just two weeks and in the showers-with the naked
The confusion. The smoke. The had begun the systematic exter- women waiting in terrorforthe
horror. So powerful was the im- mination of Jews. Liam Neeson gas to come forth. Wewatch while
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age I closed my eyes briefly to plays Oskar Schindler, a hard children are trucked away to their
escape and fight back the tears. drinking, womanizing, German deaths with mothers' futile at-
By Headier Marshall Opening my eyes I looked about businessman, drawn to Poland by tempts to save them. The emaci-
Merciad Staff Columnist the theater to see I was not alone the prospect of vacant factories ated bodies are stacked high be-
with my feelings.* People wept and slave labor. He saw the op- yond belief.
"Jam the voice inside your head. lam the lover in your bed. openly. So completely absorbing portunity to make a fortune manu- At the war's end, wefindthe
lam the hate you try to hide. I take you where you want to go.mwas the experience offered to us facturing enamelware. With the people of Schindler's List in
I tell you all you need to know. I drag you down, I use you up. by film maker Stephen Spielberg help of a Jewish accountantplayed Schindler's hometown in Ger-
Mr. Self Destruct." B ft in his latest film Schindler's List. by Ben Kingsley, Schindler, prac- many with nothing left but then-
Those words, combined with thrashing beats and metallic blasts Through the use of black and tically penniless, enlists the aid of lives. Schindler, now running for
greet the listener who pops in The Downward Spiral, the second white cinematography to enhance several Jewish ex-businessmen his life from the Russians con-
full length album by Nine Inch Nails. the realism and capture the time then composed the list of Jewish fronts the people who have ac-
NIN's newest attempt at tryingtowrestle the human emotions of period, excellent actors like Ben workers to buyfromcorrupt Nazi cepted him as their savior in a
frustration, hatred and Unrest is a successful one. By combining Kingsley and English actor Ralph officials. very emotional J good-bye. His
these elements in nearly all ofthe fourteen new songs on the LP, NIN Fiennes and with a storyline based Inevitably, Schindler is faced only regret- - inot having die re-
boldly goes where no other artists have gone before. on truth and impressive direction, with the horrors of war. He is a sources to save even one more
Through the continued use and abuse of state ofthe art technology, Spielberg immersed me in the witness to beatings and torture, to person.
front man Trent Renzor places more emphasis on texture and mood, Holocaust as I had never been families torn apart, and countless Spielberg shows us the atroci-
and I believe this truly allows the listener to feel as well as hear. before. Otherfilmmakers-used executions. He tries to reconcile ties leveled at the Jews in a very
The feelings exuded by this album have gone above and beyond all the aforementioned methods for this with the millions ofdollars he graphic and personal way. He also
their past attempts. If you enjoyed NIN's first full length album films ofa similarnature with vary-makes, but he becomes increas- reveals to us that in the midst of
Pretty Hate Machine, then you will enjoy the true hard-core ing degrees of success, but ingly sympathetic to the Jews' such unconscionablef barbarism
simplicity and brazenness of their newest album. Most closely Spielberg'sfilmis unique in that pi ight and cannot He soon finds and mass insanity, however un-
related to the sound of the new album is NIN's six song EP Broken. it introduces you to a group of himself in a desperate battle to likely it may seem, there is al-
If listeners enjoyed the instrumental trickery displayed on that 1,100 Jewish people. The people save as many people as he can ii ways a beacon of hope.
album, as well as the body slamming rhythms, then The Downward ofSchindler's List are introduced despite great personal risk and I found this movie very com-
Spiral will have mass appeal. as individuals, as parents and chil- die expenditure of his entire for- pelling. Three hours passed
N Songs such as "March of the Pigs ? which simply has a really g dren, as doctors, tailors, and fac- tune.
. • : • : • | quickly, and in my opinion, to
beat, are ideal for those people who keep their anger pent up, on the tory workers. We also follow the Jews on refer to thisfilmas anything less
verge of explosion- , .£*-.. 1 The story begins in Krakow, yArpughheJLDrivenf than exceptioiial would be doing
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Now doesnt U make you feel better? * is even one of,the often
<$ I JS it a disservice.
ji&!n.a£ L«wr « v- u* *?#v:' 4 3M
repeated Imes. F * '3^w^ ^3^w^s*
"Closer^ my favorite song on die album, combines powerful,
colorful, vivid lyrics with a thrashing beat That's another song to
just listen to when that angry mood creeps up on you.
It* •making how the music of Nine Inch Nails can empower a By Fran Foltz "
Dancers run the show captivating and enthralling. whelmed. Some pieces, such as
person. Renzor has fully succeeded in making his listeners feel Merciad Contributing Writer For Kirk's class, die choreo- sophomore Danielle Quill's "Dy-
IJIIlething while they are listening. He is said to have compiled the graphed pieces were an assign- ing Young" and junior Karen
album as a complete work, not just a collection of different songs. On Thursday, April 28 and ment The class requires all stu- Universal's "Classical Variation,"
NIN has succeeded in expressing themes that run throughout the Friday April 29 die Mercyhurst dents to choreograph their own were indeed both classic and beau-
album. i Dance Department invited the dance pieces, complete with tiful. I i
Hie Downward Spiral overall portrays a person's need to get Mercyhurst community and sev- lights, music and costumes. Other Modern pieces such as Tho-
away by indulging in things that may not necessarily be good or right eral otherfriendsand family in dance department students helped mas Smith's "Cross of Change"
for diem. This recording is a whirlwind of sounds combined with from the cold nights of Spring to to make die production a success. and Diane Yelenic's "Freedom
overpowering lyrics that speak die truth about life in general. witness studentsfromJay Kirk's With a vast array of both Now" also featured excellent
Although at times die picture it paints ofthis life is dark, grim and choreography class give their all music and styles, the dancers left style. These pieces seemed to pro-
angry, it enables the listener to see and feel these emotions as well. in a performance that was both the audience enterta ined and over- duce an even more powerful re-
It is perfect music if you 're out to change your mood. While angry, action from the audience. '
it can be consoling. At the same time, it can be really thrashing music
to really get you moving. .* ;
I highly recommend purchasing this album if you haven't already.
Bring yourself into a world of whirling, dark melodies, painfully
honest lyrics and pulsing, throbbing beats. You won't be sorry.
Along with the release of their new album, Nine Inch Nails is also The D'Angelo School of Mu- strumental Ensembles at the "Suite in F" by Hoist,
launching it'sfirst world tour since 1991 's Lollapoalooza. The sic will present the D'Angelo D'Angelo School. The program "Trumpeter's Lullaby" by Leroy
show is selling at record breaking speed. Wind Ensemble performing Sun- will?include: "Liberty Fanfare" Anderson, featuring faculty mem-
In Chicago, the show scheduled for the Riviera sold out in four day, May 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Zurn by John Williams, "Mary Mount ber Doug Stephenson on trumpet,
minutes. In Los Angeles, tickets for three different shows sold out Recital Hall. 7 * * M Suite" by Howard Hanson, and Gershwin Selections.
in twenty minutes. The Cleveland show, which will be at the Agora The concert will be conducted "Crown Imperial" by Walton, Admission is free.
Theatre on May 9th, sold out in six minutes. by Frank Collura, Director of In-
Marilyn Manson will be opening that show, and for all those who
have tickets- 111 see you there. ALASKA SUMMER
At a time in the school year when nearly everyone is tying up some EMN.OYMENT
1 ends andfinishingthings up, I begin this new column. With
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in the coming year, I hope my column will communicate changes
transportation. Male or Female. No aeterita (yearbook) has
experience necessary. Join thousands of other ust the position for you!
in music trends, and also inform the general public on what ia new
students and enjoy the most beautiful scenery [Activity Editor posi-
in music. I wel ie and encourage ^ ^ ^ all suggestions
, — ^ « ^ and comments.
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PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD M A Y S , 1994

The Ryb Roast McNelis lashes out on violence

By Craig Rybczynsld By Anne L. McNelis carjacking in California. When rules, one of which would cer-
Editor in Chief Copy Editor the story hit the Japanese news, tainly be, "No painting black
reporters had to first explain the stripes on white shirts." She has
Imagine that you are an edi- I hate violence. I hate it I don't concept of carj a eking to the Japa - broken that rule; her husband haa
tor-sports editor ofa certain col- like to watch violent movies or nese public. every right to punish her in wha t-
lege newspaper and suddenly television programs. If I read a The crime rate in Japan is sig- ever manner he sees fit-he has to
you find out that you are in book or story that contains graph ic nificantly lower than in the United prevent her from ever breaking
charge of the entire paper. violence, I actually turn my face die rules of their marriage. So he
States. I did a little research and
No longer does your world away because the descriptions V l i l l l l l its an actof violence against
found that one of the reasons for
revolve around pitchers and turn my stomach. this seems to lie in the nature of her. That'll teach her, right?
hockey pucks, but now encom- I don't believe violence is justi- Japanese society. Anyone who What makes her vandalism dif-
passes the news and stories th a t fied under any circumstances. I has taken Japanese Culture prob- ferentfromMichael Fay's? What
deeply affect the campus. Wow! I'm glad that's not me. Wait, it is am against all wars on the grounds ably knows what I'm talking makes him less human than the
me. of the violent acts that are com- about wife? What are these punishers
The moment that I was asked to be editor by Jule Gardner, of mitted in the course of ba ttl e. I am Japanese society is much less thinking when they commit these
"Weeding it Out" fame, I thought of a quote that always pops into aga inst violence because I believe aggressive than American soci- heinous acts?
my head when I feel nervous and apprehensive. violent acts against human beings ety. While aggression is not nec-
"Remember, Craig,tojust do your best. And whatever happens, are in direct violation of their ba- essarily negative, a great deal of
your father and I will still be proud of you." sic human rights, no matter what American aggression seems to I wrote this column for last
With Mother's Day May 8, it is really ironic that this quote has crime they have—or in some manifest itself in violence. Look week's Merciad. Since then, a
survived as long as it has. Yes, it may seem like a cliche^ but it sums cases—have not committed. at football. A major objective in decision has been made in Mich a el
lip what my motherfeelsand believes in her heart The Campus Question of two the game is to knock someone Fay's case. He will receive four
My mother has been my source of strength and courage from the weeks ago dealt with the violent down. I've seen games where sev- lashes. Some people a re probably
time of my youth up to the present day. Good Ole Mom has given act about to be committed against eral players pile on top of the lone glad. "That brat will learn his
much of her time and effort to my development as an adult ^ Michael Fay in Singapore. It player who has the ball. Some lesson."
She taught me the meaning of dedication and.es pecially sacrifice. sparked heated discussion in the people might consider this to be Yep, he sure will—he won't be
One incident in particular that still haunts me sometimes occurred Merciad office; some staffmem- slightly antisocial behavior. able to sit down or lie on his back
when I was eleven years old. * bers feel it is an acceptable pun- I don't think American crimi- for a few days or weeks. Not only
I was born with asthma and I suffered from attacks every so often. ishment I do not nals commit crimes because they will Michael Fay learn his lesson,
The worst attack happened on a Saturday night, I can remember this I am not arguing with the fact aren't punished properly and I others around the world will also
because Saturday Night Live was on and my,parents took turns that Fay is subject to the laws of certainly don't think that publicly learn.
watching me because I couldn'tfellasleep. Singapore. As a matter of fact I whipping criminals is going to I know I've learned. I've learned
Mom was there when I needed medicine, comfort and the soft don't think the United States has accomplish anything. If these something I never thought I
words to lefi me mat I would get over this illness. The thing is I never the right to interfere. I'm object- whippings work, then we better would. Human beings just aren't
have; but the asthma is now in remission. . <#•
ing to the laws of Singapore. condone child-beating and as good as I'd like to think. I don't
However, that night I was rushed to two hospitals, Buffalo's Some people I talked to said spouse-beating. After all, those just mean the people who decided
Mercy Hospital and Child ren's Hospital. I was scared and nervous, they are in favor of the caning people are usually being punished to cane Michael Fay or any other
like I am now, as I sat on the examination table at Mercy Hospital because it will deter other crimi- for some crime they've commit- criminal.
waitingforthe doctor to tell me what was wrong. nals from committing the same ted,ieal or imagined, againsttheir I've learned that many people
My mother, fearing as her child slowly weakened from the crimes. Some of them said if we abuser. 1 don't believe in humans' basic
disease, stayed by my side with my father. had the same kind of punishment Think of it this way. A husband rights. Violence doesn't solve
They met with the doctor and listened to his advice thinking the system in the United States, our and wife have afightand in retali- anything. To think that people are
night wasfinallyover. It wasn't crime rate would be much lower. ation, she paints a black stripe going to find satisfaction in
In the middle of the night, my condition worsened and I had to be I doubt it down the back ofeach of his white Michael Fay's caning horrifies
taken to the best hospital for the illness in the Buffalo area, I don't think the American crime shirts. When he discovers her me. It actually makes me sick.
Children's. Mom sacrificed a night's sleep and accompanied me to rate is a result ofpoor punishment "crime," he breaks both her arms I've been pretty mad at people in
my second hospital. practices. I think it's a result of and gives her two black eyes. die past, but I would never want
This time I was in gi d hands as the specialists pumped steroids
• : • : • the state of American society. That's okay, right? themtobe punished like that, no
into my weak body to try and restore some of my lost energy. After About a month ago, two Japanese After all, she should know that matter what they did to mc.
two hours of treatment I was released to my parents, who were students were killed in ia her marriage involves certain
exhausted and looking worse man I did.
From mis trial in my life I learned so much. My parents sacrificed
for me and mat willforeverremain a constant thought in my mind.
life requires people to make a lot of sacrifices and the Merciad
is now on my list
I have never thanked my parents for the years of living through
asthma or whatever else has troubled their eldest son. 1
So I thought it appropriatetothank the people who helped me get
this position. They are my parents, especially my mother.
This Mother's Day remember who fought and worked hard to get
you to mis college and who you call for advice, money or justtosay
hi f* A m ;
Take time out of your busy schedules to thank mom. She has
worked her whole lifetogive you whatever she could, isn't it time
that you gave something back?
Don't let May 8th pass by as just another day to party or drink,
make it a special day. :,
In my case, it means thanking her for helping to nurture me and
give me the drive to "just do my best "because I know that my
parents will be there when I need them.
Oops! I almost forgot, "Happy Mother's Day, Mom."

This is vour Mercvhurst!

If you have something you want to say and
can put it in written form, The Merdad j
gladly welco/nes letters to the editor. Letters
must be signed, but can be withheld by re-
quest under certain conditions.
 AV-.
Bruno rebuts 'inferno
Dear Editor.
Our editorial "Underclassmen:
Pay Attention" has sparked a burn-
ing inferno.
In one sense, I'm glad Michelle
Ryan and I got people to do what
we had suggested—pay attention!
In another sense we were both
surprised so many MSG/SAC
representativestookit so person-
ally. « | H
Our intent was not to upset
people. Our intent was to raise
eyebrows and offer our thoughts
to the community (especially
underclassmen) to contemplate.
There are two major things that
sparked this response.
First, a few people h ave assumed
we didn't "investigate" our facts.
This simply isn't true.
We wrote the editorial only af-
ter having discussed the "facts"
with fellow students, Merciad
sta ffers, each other and MSG rep-
resentatives. Yes, that's right:
MSG representatives told us that
the reason the formal was can-
celed is because "we forgot," and
told us that a picnic on campus
was to be planned to make up for
die fact that there will be no spring
formal. We also heard MSG Presi-
dent George Paydock, as he sa t in
the Merciad office, tell a reporter,
"I don't have an excuse" why
Aformal
response
Dear Editor,
This letter is in response to the
articles and letters written on be- Katie Wiedmann, Senior, English:
halfofthe Spring Formal. I would
like to say I feel Mercyhurst could
and should have the Spring For-
mal on campus in die Rec Center. Heidie Bock, Freshman, English: 5
Yes, I understand mat there would "I think it's terrible. I think we should have one."
not be alcohol in this case, but I
don't feel there has to be.
"Lord knows" people will get
alcohol on their own. If people
are going to drink they'll do it
regardless of whether it is pro-
vided at the formal.
Alcohol is die whole reason this
formal was canceled. Whatlmean
by this is MSG voted to cancel the
formal on their "own" beliefs that dass because there has always been twoformateevery year. It's
no alcohol means no formal.
I think that ifdie student body's
opinion was taken into consider-
ation they 1 would find J that the
majority of students would go.
I agree that the formal is a chance
for seniors to gather together with
the whole student body for the
last time. Now we (die seniors)
will miss out on this event be- Cralf Rybciy»iki
cause MSG overlooked it
Lumc L. McNeUs
I am not blaming anyone in
DakGanU
particular because mistakes do Aady Scaadlkk
happen, but it bothers me that die
seniors have to miss out on an TricUWebb
event that is so lookedforwardto. KiiaPrcsler
Sincerely,
Laurie Pezich, {
Senior, Elementary Education
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there is no formal. (unrelated to MSG/ SAC or the
f We mentioned in the editorial Merciad) with over a half dozen
our dissatisfaction with $1 mov- people present When activities
Behind the
ies, frequent euchre tournaments weekend was brought up, Hunt
and activities that we missed be- started to explain the upcoming
cause of mix-ups with time and activities by insinuating ithat
location. We also mentioned our Michelle and I were "unin-
satisfaction with coffeehouse, die formed.": I sat in the meeting
Wheel
hypnotist and the dating game. quite embarrassed because I By Nick Krayger f&
We based all comments regard- wasn't able to (nor didlfeelit was A&E and Features Editor
ing these activities on our own appropriate to) respond at that
experiences. meeting. Back home, I live in a little
Second, the responses to our After the meeting I stepped into row housej around the corner
rhetorical question, "What hap- the MSG office and informed from the Bridge and Pratt streets
pened to our leadership on cam- Hurd t2at our comments were, in terminal. If you'refromPhila-
pus" needstobe addressed. fact, based on what we were told delphia, you probably know my
Michael Arrigo pulled Michelle by MSG reps. gg neighborhood is not one of the
and me aside, individually and I feel badly that our dissatisfac- nicest - or safest - to live in. But
together, to discuss some of the tion with some of the activities on I've lived in the same house all
points we had raised. campus was taken personally by of my life, and I could never J
anyone. As I said, thatwas not our imagine calling anywhere else
Michael, you are to be villi home. Not home in the same way, at least r
WK '
mended. Your abilitytoseparate intent I listen to the stories my parents tell us when my brothers and I
The series of editorials and let-
our comments about MSG/SAC complain about the neighborhood - about how it was so beautiful
activities from our friendship is ters to the editor is getting quite a when they moved in, and how all of the people were so nice.
bit of attention. Obviously, the
admirable. Now, if I try really hard and turn down the TV, I can sometimes
I appreciate and commend the community is split in their satis-
hear the guy next door banging his wife's head against the wall.
professionalism and tact with faction (or dissatisfaction) with
Every once in awhile, the people on the other side willfightand call
which you dealt with the situa- some of the activities offered. the cops on one another. It's fun to sit and watch them try to explain
tion. That says two tilings. One: that "Everything'sfineofficer," because it's taken the cops so long
I also must address, however, MSG/SAC have done a pretty
to get there. If
the way MSG Vice President goodjob on thewhole. Two: There
Don't get me wrong -1 have a really nice house. It's not like I
Kristin Huid dealt with the edito- is always room for imorovement
dodge bullets every time I walk out the door. ButI know my parental
rial. The Grst and only time Huid
aren't happy living in that house anymore, simply because they 've
approached either Michelle or me Respectfully, lived there for 25 years and they deserve something more.
was unsettling. Grace Bruno But they would never admit to that They consistently assure me
Hurd and I sat in a meeting to "just worry about the books" and "not worry that we'll manage.''
AM teiki&ti «•**£.-= a • *&?,,,-.
t- "•-'
But deep down, I know they*re trying to spread their dimes as fir as
they cantokeep me enrolled here at the Hurst I don't know if I'll
ever be able to repay them for everything they've done for me.
I don't know ifI would want to take the pride they have in knowing
their "baby" is going to college awayfromdiem.
m•yvc
So they settle for the nice little house in the not so nice area. They
don't go on their annual Memorial Day vacation for a couple of
How do you i p l about years. But my education is worth it, to mem and to me, right?
You see, I had this conversation the other nigjit with my mother.
I was complaining about how people really ddn't know how g• I l . t
formal being cancelled? they have it here at Mercyhurst You have some of thesefriends-
they're not the majority, but still - they're the one's who call
"daddy" to send some cash three times a week. Then mere are ones
It's just very aggravating becau$||j^y were not organized this who can't comprehend why you can't go to the .movies when "just
year. And we are disappointed a| die other day you said you wanted to see it" $' $iA: f
' My mother said, "at least you can appreciate it when you have it
Maybe they can't Don't complain about it Think about all die
character you're building." And she says laughs it off.
What I want to know is how to measure their character. I'm sure
Chris Serafini, Freshman, Business Finance: many of your parents are also sacrificing a lottosend you here - be
It's too bad, especially for the seniors. It's one of die last times it without a new BMW in the tall, or a loaf of bread on the table. Do
they can get together with their dose Mends and party." we really appreciate it? If we do, how do we really appreciate it?
Do we show our gratitude by pulling off » 4.0? or maybe by
Psychology winning the game of the season for them? Or maybe by getting a
n
:it: itdoesn' $200,000 a year job when we've graduated? Or maybe a simple
thank you would suffice.
Katie Mcdynn, Sophomore, Special/Elementary Education You see, all year I've been trying to be so socially conscious that
I ' m not very happy about it It's especially unfair to the senior I think I've sort of neglected die most important people of all.
It's all been a big yearforme. My mind's been focused on die 1
a reflection of die student body's mistakes in past years. Hope- bigger picture, unemployment, homelessness, rape, sexual harass-
folly in the future we will be able to have one again." | 1 ment, religion, homophobia, abortion, education, andfriendshipare
things that bounce around the surface of my brain, things mat in my
Quotes compiled by Nicole GeracL
naivete I believe I can change because I believe that I can and will
make a difference.
This is my last column on this page until next year. In it, I would
like to say, "thank you"toall of the people who supported me after
my column came out To all the people who stopped me in the halls
Editorin Chief Leo« Mara ford Sport* Editor to argue about something I wrote. To everyone who took the time to
Advertising Manager Arts, Entertainment
± A Copy Editor NkkKrajpr A Features Editor write letters to the editor, letters to me and to other s about me. I
Senior Writer News Editor appreciate and respect the opinions of everyone who took the time
fhoto Editor MegaaCtrck Faculty Advisor to give them. > | n
Jtrry Trambky
But most of all, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the two
Lee Ann Kelly Jay Kennedy Jennifer Trinidad most beautiful, strong, hilarious, irritating, aggravating, intelligent,
Headier Ryan Mike Brown Janet McBiide caring, giving, supportive, inspirational people I know.
Fun Foltz Beth Nichols Nicole Geiad Tonya Beebe If I can become just afractionof the person that either one of you
Dan McQuiUen Divid McQuillen Kevin Pude Howard Wilson
Mind! McDowell Rlchaid Snellen are, men all of your money is worth it Thanks mom and dad. I love
Heather Maishall
you.
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 MAY 5,1994

Crossing
By Daniel McQuillen
Merciad Staff Columnist
He is leaving.
Our moral force, our guiding
light is leaving us. We are being
abandoned, left alone with our
blank stares and flaccid minds,
left without his voice to guide us
and show us the way.
David "Duck" McQuillen will
write his last "Shoegazing" col-
umn for the Merciad next week.
McQuillen, the Ann Landers of
Mercyworld, the Rush Limbaugh
of intelligent minds, the Harley
Davidson of motorcycles, is go-
ing out into the wide, wide world
to do everything he told us he
wouldn't. And oh, how we will
miss him*
McQuillen started his auspicious
career at the Merciad two years
ago, reviewing the music he was
nlavine on his WMCE alternative
t h e bar: T h e e n d o f ' S h o e g a z i n g
music broadcast/The Red-Neck
Fancy Show." His spiritual na-
ture could not be restrained, how-
ever, and soon he was writing
columns on bigger stuff. Better
stuff. He began urging students
to action, stirring up emotions
and excitement and big puffs of
dirt. He was brilliant.
Who can forget earlier this year
when he urged students to wear
black in defiance of the RAs fas-
cist-like military crackdown. As
the RAs cruised Briggs in armored
tanks, McQuillen wrote feverishly
through the night With a surge of
literary genius, he urged a day of
mourning during the repression
of all and any types of fun. We
mourned the death of amusement,
diversion, socialization and most
forms of happiness. We wore
black in his name.
*He wrote about getting old, and
how most of us will probably end
f
stow upon on us knowledge of the
up pushing pens and our fat guts like Moses, the shoegazer led us
around a dull office^ The seniors to .the promised land of free land of plenty. At Wegmans he is
cringed. The juniors rethought samples and 30 different flavors a legend. Here, we turn to him for
their life plans. The freshmen kept of designer coffee beans. He jour- knowledge of produce and canned
trying to pronounce executive. neyed into the heart of the beast, goods.
Weemans. tamed it and came back to be- Lake a true legend, however,
McQuillen must leave before we
realize he's a fake. He is off, and
Mercyhurst must carry on with-
out him. He must begin his mad
struggle in the afterworld with the
thousands of other blood-thirsty
graduates. The battle for the fat-
test salaries and best health plans
awaits him.
So, when you see him at
Hermans, ignore his state. When
you see him stumbling past 6th
and State, keep driving. Pretend
you don't see him. Instead, re-
member him as he was. A guid-
ing star. A voice calling to
Mercyworld. Although most of
the time nobody knew just what
he was saying, he always sounded
pood.

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Joyce O'Hara and Jean McFeely don their new jackets.

school. About giving tours, she overreact to stressful situations
says: "Every tour is different, and like most of these eighteen and
you really get into it I really love nineteen year old Americana do."
being at mis school, and it just When asked how it feels to be so
Happy Birthday
comes through with being a tour far away from home, Joyce and Colleen
guide." Jean say that as roommates, "We
Her enthusiasm is shared by never fight We're so far from and
roommate Jean McFeely. Jean, home that we're forced to cope." Carmel
also an international student from O'Hara says she was "accepted
Canada, is involved as well in the to both of the Universities that I
Ambassadors Club and is a mem- applied to" back in Ireland. She
ROCKJON
ber of the rowing team. Jean said says she came to America be- Love, the Hotties - Kerry, Megan,
Mercyhurst is'a "cool school," cause "I planned to come after my and Cara F
but she finds that "students only graduation anyway." -
seem to want to be involved only Bothfindthat being in the United
there is a keg involved." States has been "a maturing cxpc-
I Both roommates agree that there rience."
is an obvious difference between
MAY 5,1994
D u b i s z excited a b o u t lacrosse jfuture at M e r c y h u r s t
By Tricia Webb
Merclad Sports Writer
Freshman, Rebecca Dubis:
truly started her college caret
in the right direction. Besides tak-
ing part in Mercyhurst^ new
lacrosse team, Dubisz has also
participated as a SAC member,
and was recently inducted into
the Freshm a n Honors Society, Phi
Eta Sigma.
Dubisz started playing lacrosse
just last summer for the WNYLA
(Western New York Lacrosse
Association). Upon entering
Mercyhurst she was surprised to
find the school in the midst of
developing a lacrosse dub sport
program.
"I think it was a great idea to
start the program this year. I hope
that in^the future lacrosse may
become a varsity sport in which
they award scholarships," said
Dubisz.
Dubisz has had a great season
with the team thus far. Already
she has scored two goals and has
had one assist Her assist came in
the team's most recent game
against St Bonaventure in which
Dubisz helped tie the score (6-6)
as time ran out?
The team has also been hosting
numerous fund-ra isers such as car
washes. All the'money that is
raised has been used to pay, the
4
Rebecca Dubisz
referee S who officiate their games.
"Each game we play we need to
raise $65 in order to pay the ref-
eree. Sometimes it's hard coining
up with that much money espe-
cially when we're trying to do
other things with it such as buy
team skirts and warm-up jack-
THE MERCIAD PAGE 7
winter term when she received a graduate schools.
4.0. I I My i family has always encour-
"I had a lot of supportfrommy aged me to get the most education
teachers and was surprised at how I possibly can, and be active in
well I adjusted this year. I chose many school activities/' said
elementary/special education as Dubisz.|
my major because I'd like to be It definitely appears as if Dubisz
able to make a difference in the has taken her parents'advice seri-
children that are the future," said ously. In only one year of college
Dubisz. Dubisz has accomplished more
As for her own future, Dubisz than some students do in four
plans to move anywhere down years. She has already proven
south and pursue her education herself as a strong addition to
by attending one of their elite Mercyhurst College.
Interested in wri about
our favorite
j All submissions will be
onsidered for publication.
Photo by Andy Schudlich
For further information call
ets," said Dubisz. Leon Mumford at ext. 2376
On the academic side of things,
Dubisz is performing just as
strongly. She has already declared
her major as elementary/special
education, and has maintained a
grade point average above a 3.5.
Her biggest achievement came
V **1
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W h e r e will Pablo Klingenberger go n o w ?

r
rPablo Klingenberger
By Leon Muni ford
Merciad Sports Editor
Have you seen this man? I have. thought mat his grades must be said. He was good enough to try
I've seen him in the Union, I've slipping.
seen him in Garvey Park, I've
seen him in Herman's. He always one of those people destined to
waste space in some nameless
bar, somewhere, completely
oblivious to the fact mat some
time has passed by since he last
asked "Who's gonna win the
superbowl this year?" But,
Klingenberger is a marketing
major with a G.P A. of over 3.5.
He's an All American Academic
Scholar who intends to work for
an International Financial Ser-
vices Corporation in Peru after he
has graduated this year.?
Klingenberger made the trip
from Peru to the U.S. because he
"knew it would be important to
learn to speak English." He spent
six frustrating months at the Uni-
versity of Pittsburgh acquainting
himself with the language before
he decided that he would stay on
and aim toward attaining a de-
gree.
He was drawn to Mercyhurst as
Photo by Andy Schudlich
it provided the opportunity to
seems to be having a good time. combine study with playing com-
I've never seen him in the library. petitive soccer. "I've enjoyed
Soli comfort myself with the playing soccer all my life," he
for the Peruvian national side in
Pablo Klingenberger must be 1988. I
Soccer at the Hurst has de-
manded an adherence to disci-
pline never asked of him in Peru,
where soccer is considered to be
more ofa hobby. "M ore than any-
thing else I have learned the im-
portance of punctuality and a hard
work ethic from my stay in
America," he sa id. Klingenberger
is aware of the fact that he has
done a lot of growing up in
America and remembers being
particularly fond of the slogan
"Use your head or somebody elae
will use itforyou."
However, after being in
America for five years
Klingenberger looks forward to
going back home to Peru. "If
there's one thing I've noticed
about the land of diefree,it's the
sheer amount of rules and regula-
tions which tend to cause so much
pressure and seriousness in life."
In Peru, Klingenberger feels
"people enjoy being around
people more rather than ma-
chines.'' Yet, while he has some-
times been labeled as a "drug-
running Latin" in the U.S.; he has
also beeng called "Gringo"
(whitcman) in his native Peru.
Consequently, Klingenberger has
always been a member of a mi-
nority.
After being exposed to the •/IK-
mopolitan Mercyhurst environ-
ment, Klingenberger haa made a
lot offriendsand hopes to travel
to aa many different countries and
cultures as he can in the future.
He says he will miss his friends.
There's something uniquely re-
freshing iabout the laid j back
Klingenberger philosophy.
Surely, it can't be that hard to
enjoy life and get good grades.

Baseball team's streak ends at 24 WOMEN'S LACROSSE TEAM

RALLIES TO TIE ST. BONAVENTURE
By Craig Rybczynski Mercyhurst 's top two hitters con- The offense was powered by 13
Editor in Chief tinued to be successful at the plate. hits and Cutshall went 4-for-5 as The Mercyhurst lacrosse team fell behind 5-0 early,
Chris Snusz led the team, as he he increased his team leading av- Saturday, but refused to quit as they roared back to tie the
With one swing of the bat, Cali- went 3-for-4 andfreshmanPat erage to .450. match at 6-6. Thefive-minuteovertime proved indecisive as
fornia University of Cutshall also belted two hits in On the hill, Mike Koziara scat- the Hurst salvaged a tie against St Bonaventure University.
Pennsylvania's Tom Warrick de- defeat teredfourhits and improved his On offense, Erin Trager led the Lady Lakers
railed the Mercyhurst Laker base- Despite the end of the miracle record to 4-1 for the year. With .em i back with five goals and Tiffany Reid chipped in with
ball team's 24-game winning streak, Mercyhurst refocused and die victory, he lowered his ERA ingle tally. Goaltender Kristen Shuemaker also performed
streak. went to work in the nightcap. The to 3.41 j til as she stonewalled the Bonnies in OT.
Warrick belted a David Lee Lakers pounded out eight runs in Even though the Lakers win- undefeated
fastball 460 feet to center Geld to the second inning and cruised to ning streak is over they remain games
give host California a 3-2 victory victory, 14-2. confident They battle fifth-
in extra innings. Kevin Sweeney led the way with ranked Mansfield University, MEN'S CYCLING TEAM
"Well, you get a feeling of dis- three hits, two home runs and Gve Thursday. ENCOUNTERS SETBACKS AT CORNELL
appointment because you lose the RBI. Sweeney was instrumental "We have nothing to lose, we're
game, however, when you look at in the second as herippeda grand in a win-win situation," said With three members of the team out through injury,
it from an objective stand point, slam. His second homer of the Jordano. "We play a great team at only Gregg Troyer and Jim Trout competed in the B division
mat's the way you want to lose" game sparked the Hurst's three- a super facility and we'll see what of the Cornell criterium. Troyer finished 14th while Trout
said Laker Head Coach Joe run fourth. I happens." finished 17th out of afieldof 30.
Jordano. "Somebody goes yard "We were focused in the first The Lakers, twenty-second in This race finished the season in which the Hurst
on J you and the game is over. game, but in the second game we the nation, hostMansfield at Philip found its opponents to be very competitive.
David Lee pitched an outstanding were more aggressive," said Laker D. Hirtzel Field at 1 p.m.
game and we had opportunities to center fielder Sweeney. CREW TEAM PREPARES
Get mountain biking!
w
win. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ — r * FOR DAD VAIL REGATTA
The loss was Mercyhurst's (27-
4) first since March 26, against
the Niagara University Purple By Leon Mumford team's performance this year, al- Saturday afternoon, the Mercyhurst crew team
Eagles. Merciad Sports Editor though the team only consisted of scrimmaged two of die best rowing programs in the nation
Entering Tuesday *s twinbfll the Gregg Troyer wants more rid- six riders. in order to be ready for the Dad Vail National Champion-
blue and green's streak rolled on ers to join the Mercyhurst Cy- "We trained really hard, had a ships.
with double-header victories ' cling team for next year. great time and although the re- The Hurst began the day with a practice run
against Hilbert College and Slip- "We are thinking of competing sults this year aeem mediocre,^ against Georgetown University. The men's lightweight eight
pery Rock University.t in a mountain bike series in the everyone must remember that we A capturedfirstplace, while the men's and women's freshman
Laker starting pitcher Lee did^ fill, as well as the usual collegiate are competing against Division I eight finished second and third respectively.
look impressive as he hurled a road biking schedule in the powerhouses as there is only one "Later mat day, Mercyhurst challenged two of
complete gamefour-hitter.Lee spring," said Troyer. league in the collegiate series," America'a strongest crews in Boston College and George
(2-2) also fanned eleven Califor- If mountain biking is added, said the Laker cyclist Washington University* The Lakers proved up to the test as
nia hitters and despite the loss he Troyer, next year's captain, be- This year's captain, David the women's heavyweight four and the men's lightweight
still remained confident in his lieves that kaore interest in cy- McQuillcn, also urged people to four each triumphed.
team's ability. cling will be generated on cam- mink about biking for the Hurst After the success Saturday, the crew team
"We'd rather lose now than pus. next year. McQuillen had some traveled to Buffalo, Sunday, to battle the University of
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later, it was just a matter -^_^„ "Even if you just enjoy cruising words of wisdom for potential Buffalo and the University of Toronto. The women's ,
said Lee. through nature for the hell of it, cyclists. , heavyweight eight rowed to victory, and the men's light-
The potent Laker offense man- bring your bikes to college next "Cycling can be really exhila- weight eight and the novice heavyweight four also won.
aged nine hits, but failed in the 011," said Troyer. rating and it keeps youfit,"said
run production department But Troyert is satisfied with the McQuillcn, i