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"Students want a large scale mittee. reevaluate." who will set them up? $ that meetings will be held for the
concert," said; Darlene Webb, "I'm one of the [biggest com- "What's the point of SAC if they "If MSG does have stipulations student body in general. \
President of the newly formed plainers around here and I want don't listen to what the students about what we can and cannot do, The goal of these meetings will
SAC committee. - to do something about it," she want?" asked Ms. Webb. I hope they have some sort of be to produce input into ideas that
Ms. Webb made the statement s a i d . t •-:- As of now, one thing MSG does constitution," said Webb. SAC comes up with. |
during a?recent interview with What plans does SAC have for not want to get into, is a concert. Another problem that SAC will Talk of Pennsylvania changing
The Merclad, along with Holly Mercyhurst Student Govern- From the standpoint of encounter will be the com- its drinking age to 19 in the near
Benton, * newly appointed ment? As Ms.;Webb stated, a representatives and 'officers in munication between the com- future brings about another point
secretary of SAC. K \ "large scale concert," is in the MSG, a concert would hardly be mittee and the \student body. that SAC will be dealing with.
"Last year it really bugged me process of being formed. possible. l Almost everyone agrees that
However, SAC has fears of This concern is based upon the When asked about setting up a
about the types of activities that communication practically rathskeller in the Union both
were scheduled. Most of the MSG, its parent organization, Harry Chapin debacle. Chapin, a doesn't exist. ' Webb and Benton felt strongly for
activities were geared to the will MSG go along with the idea of folk artist, performed for Mercy- "The first thing will be to it.
people planning activities," said a concert? Or will MSG, turn it hurst during the spring of 1975. contact every student by flyers in Said Webb,*"A lot of students
Webb. . * | . down? The Chapin concert lost $7,000 mailboxes," said Webb. complain about not being able to
Ms. Webb's position is clear • "They'll havej to have strong and seriously hampered the Input is the key word with drink .in the coffeehouse. If the
and precise. She hopes very arguments for turning us down. If student government of 1976-77. officers of SAC, without it the drinking age does go down, than I
much to organize the officers in we feel they have a good Both« Webb and Benton direction of the committee is see no reason why we couldn't
the committee and have them go argument, we'll go back and however, feel that a major open. serve drinks in the union."
to their peers. | reevaluate our ideas," said Ms. concert is possible, t Another key < factor! to SAC "A rathskeller would be good.
Holly Benton, sophomore social Webb. t "If MSG won't cooperate with communication jj will be general It would be controlled and it
work major and secretary of 1
Ms. Benton also feels the same. us, then what's {the sense of us student body meetings separate would make for a good social
SAC, showed a great deal] of 'I agree. I think we deserve an being there," protested Webb. from MSG. t> g event," said Benton.
concern toward the new com- explanation before we go back to SAC will need guidelines, but Both Benton and Webb agree t for now though, SAC is young
and their ideas are positive, but
can they be accepted by student

th government? Questions of this


sort should be answered soon.
Said one student, "I feel that
the input of this committee will
have a far more reaching effect
than that of MSG." Either way,
the future of SAC lies within
student government." f{

VOL. 50, NO. 7 MERCYHURST COLLEGE NOVEMBER 4# 1977

"The Arabs' enemy* is not not] succumb to terrorists, In summing up the situation of wasn't true that Israel was
Israel," proclaimed Asher Nairn, especially not the PLO. the Mid-East, Nairn pointed out defeated in that war. *^ $?H
consul general for Israel, during £ Nairn also feels that Americans that the Arabs started all wars. "Discrepancies about the
a recent speech at Mercyhurst. should be more sympathetic "All the wars were started by battle are covered by their
Niam spoke to a small, but toward Israel. the Arabs, but we always won, imaginations.,; If he (Arabs)
interested audience in the faculty "We are the victims," he said he said. jft doesn't; like jit, he changes it,"
lounge on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 8 emphatically. "We are the ones Nairn was proud of this and Nairn responded. * j I DARLENE WEBB was recen-
p.m. &j& i | being attacked." pointed out that the Yom Kippur How long will the Mideast war tly: appointed president of the
"I don't consider them "What do you expect us to do. War of 1973, brought Israel just go on? That question can hardly newly-formed SAC. Ms. Webb
enemies," Nairn said. "I think wait to be killed off?" he asked 100 kilometers from Cairo, Be summed up in a sentence, but will assume her duty on Thur-
the Arabs' enemies are poverty Egypt's capital. ^ Nairn feels that: cooperation sday, Nov. 3, when SAC will have
angrily.^ it ^ between both nations must occur its first official meeting. J
and ignorance." \ When asked whether or not During the question period one
Nairn said that in a nation that Israel would accept the PLO in faculty member asked Nairn if it before peace can take place. I Photo by Sue Cor I son

has - twenty-two countries, (he Geneva, Nairn laughed.


referred to the Mideast as a "If they change their con-
nation) :\ "The Jews can't and vena nt, it will not be the PLO".
won't be accepted as a partner." he said.
In 1978, Israel lost one per cent What of peace in the Middle
of its population in wars with the East? d % ~| xl fj
Arabs/he said. After that* war, "We want peace and Israel will
800,000 Jews left Arab nations for enjoy peace once elections take
Israel. 1 place in the Arab world," me
"We are there now and it's our said.
home. We are willing to share, Nairn stressed,^ though, that
but they are not," he said. peace cannot take place without
Will there be peace in the the cooperation of the Arabs.
Middle East? '• "This idea of, 'I won't sit with
"We are turning back to you, I won't talk with you, I won't
Geneva, but the Arabs want the eat with you': This can't bring
PLO (Palestinian Liberation about peace. What type of peace
Organization) to become a would you call that?" said Nairn.
member of this conference,";he Though he hopes I for peace,
said. Nairn sees the future as bleak
The PLO, however, has a until the Arabs are willing to
covenant to destroy Israel. Nairn negotiate. He expressed * deep
stated he cannot see;Israel ac- concern about the state of his
cepting the PLO into the con- nation, but was optimistic about
ference because of that. the future. " \ *j
"Negotiation with the PLO has "We are the only state in the
nothing to do with making peace. Middle East that has dared the
Palestine has nothing to do with Arabs. They want the Middle POUND'ER DOWN, big fella. On Monday, Oct. 31, the Student Union sponsored its annual Halloween
this organization," said Nairn. East, but we're not giving it up," Dance. Some dressed up, some danced and some Just ca me to quench their thirsts. t
Nairn indicated that Israel will he said.

By John Bruno
also said he intends to run his said. "We must learn to Pieri said that he was "not too "legislature with mandatory
An informal debate between cooperate because our futures familiar with the budget" but services." £
the candidates running for the administration like a sound The question concerning when
business, free from politics. ^» depend on it." would "find other needs of
office of County Executive was Brabender compared the city raising taxes, by working with to stop spending money for
held at Gannon College on Not surprisingly, he also said services needed, in effect,
he was concerned about and county governments and how the director of finance and the
Monday, Nov. l.„ * patronage and * nepotism in "the concept of county govern- county council." I * drawing the line on social
The three contenders—Bob government jobs. % ment changed drastically in the Robison said he would reopen responsibility, as it was worded,
Brabender, Patrick Pieri and "There is a Clear choice in this last 12 years."^For an example, the budget on Jan. 1 and list a was presented.
Robbie Robison—stressed the election," Robinson declared, he cited that a wider tax base was priority of needs and give im- Brabender used examples of
importance of the new office and "new innovative government or up from four to eight million mediate attention to the ones that spending -on services rendered
the experience, leadership ability more of the same." dollars now.' If ^ should be funded. and supported involvement
and efficiency needed to make ft Brabender spoke on the Independent candidate Pieri "We can do a {far better job "when services are mandated."!
work responsibilities to the public and said he didn't see the need to have with the people we have," he Robison said he was running
Robison, the Republican stated that "concepts in countv a business background for the said. "The best government is a "because I want to say;when is
candidate, said the office offered government become services.' job. He said he works best with smaller one because they are enough. The county government
a "tremendous challenge for The Democratic candidate "common people"^because he more efficient." •* should get involved only when;
change" and that he will ad- emphasized that a major ob- better relates to them. A major Brabender said "government needed and asked." >
minister "management byj, ob- jective of his was to provide for concern of the candidate is to get should be run as a business. Find Pieri stated that it was the
jective." ; ^\ human services. £ v
community centers out in the out the areas that are not people's'decision. \
. Robison listed "administrative "We have to bring together rural areas. measuring up, but don't "It depends on how much the
skills, objective judgment and townships, bureaus, labor and the ^ Questions eliminate programs just to get people want to spend and * how
proper: use of authority" as like to solve the problems of On the subject of cutting ap- the budget working." \^\ involved they want, to get,!' he
"three qualifications, a County today and 20 years from now," he propriations on increasing taxes, He-added that he favored said.
Executive should possess." He
\
and so he turned the boars loose on our founder. Sherperdus,
thus, became the first martyr to be bored to death for the
Faith. Fr. Patrick should be so lucky. •'
If any of your readers are as outraged as I at the attitudes

VI wpoi of Fr. Patrick they should immediately contact the diocesan


vicar for decadent religious. The vicar's name is Fr. Leon

mediately.
I Yours in Sherperdus,
Leon im

Sr. Pius Golightly, S.O.P.


PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD NOVEMBER 4. 1977
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Letters To The Editor . . . U.H.I.P .0.
editor To the Editor: t • •>
We, the students of Mercyhurst College, residing in Egan
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... From Mart Cipriani Hall on this 24th day of October in the year 1977 of our Lord,
do detest the outrageous conditon of the Mercyhurst Gates!
We have noticed an apparent flaw in the third prong of the
As winter nears here in Erie, you can count the nice, sun- lower quarter of the east gate. What's*wrong with our
ny, mild days on the fingers of one hand. prong? It's chipped. &*
Now if you like to play tennis, the weather up here cer- This is an outward disgrace since Mercyhurst gates
SAC has established at least some sort of position, which tainly poses a problem. It is certainly a good thing then that reflect the image of the school from the public view.
they plan to take soon. The first meeting of SAC is Thursday we have indoor tennis courts to use here at Mercy hurst, or We have had on several occasions severe mocking of our
and already there is talk of a major concert and why not. do we? school due to this prong. We have heard numerous rumors
. Think about it. Allegheny College in Meadville with a If you go over to the Campus Center and try to reserve that neighboring colleges and universities are introducing
budget of $20,000, manages to have a major concert at least playing time on these courts, you will encounter still another [hew cheers during basketball season condemning the state
once a month. •. \ ;., problem. There are very few time slots available. of chipness our prong is in. They even have the audacity to
Their budget of $20,00 is half the size of MSG who boast of a The times offered are either early in the morning or the refrain from calling us the Lakers and re titling us the Chip-
large $55,000. < h middle of the afternoons. I'm sure most students are not pers. Are wetosuccumb to This abuse? Must we live in con-
How do they do it? I asked that question and the answer going to get up at 8 a.m. to play tennis, and there are such stant fear of this harassment?
was simple. Allegheny charges both outsiders and students things as classes in the afternoons. p The gates could be a beautiful structure but soon they will
the same price, usually five to six dollars. K The time when most students have free are nights, and havetobe a closed structure. Closed to keep the insults out.
Is SAC wrong in taking this feat on? No, they're not wrong. there are no times available in the evening, that is just from But don't let this fool you. Between every prong comes a
Students have been asking for a major concert since I've 9 p.m. till midnight, on Saturday nights of all times. word and after every word comes a laugh. Soon people will
been here, K i What is the reason for these absurd times? I would really be pointing and laughing and pointing. Our issue here is
In 1975, they got that chance, but literally blew it. Harry like to know. Asking around, I found out that all the what istobe done about this prong. 1
Chapin was the artist and left RUS (now MSG) $7,000 in the reasonable times are taken up by benefactors. One alternative is to incorporate into the Financial Aid
hcAe. '* * When the reservation sheets are made available on Work study program, a job concentrating on prong
Why? 1) The Concert was held during the week of finals. 2) Fridays, there are huge amounts of time set aside for these beau tifica tion.
The concert was held on a Monday night. 3) The concert was people. i We feel that calling thistothe attention of P.O.S.O.M. was
held at Gannon College. 4) The concert had an artist that not Some times are used by the men's and women's tennis our duty and that leaving this matter in your hands, it will be
all of us are familiar with. 5) The concert was held during teams as well as intra murals. This is certainly un- attended to. Any suggestions on your part in the effort of
the last week of school. i t derstandable so there is no argument here. It is these restoring the luster of our prong will be greatly appreciated.
Finally the concert was during a time that both Gannon "prime times" used up by the benefactors that I question. Signed,; ' *
and Behrend were out of school.- I '*. \ I have been told that the building was donated to Mer- CH.IP.Si
fw With that many odds going against it, I'm surprised they cyhurst and we have no authority over these people who use (Christians Hating Indecent Prongs Society)
weren't $10,000 in the hole. *£* it. If this is so, why tell us that we are entitled to time every
We can do it. We can do anything. That's our money that week when we really aren't offered much time at all?
MSG controls and it's about time, we use some voice. •
* SAC has that voice and will use it if we wish them to do so.
Unfortunately MSG over rules any and all suggestions
We're dishing out the big bucks to come here. Is it too
much to ask to be able to play tennis when we want to? ...The Staff
Why can't the tennis teams set aside the times and then let r The Student Activities Committee (SAC), which had been
which come from SAC. - . t Jj • £| the students pick from what's left. ^ .,a only a good idea until last Wednesday, is now a reality. It is
u-; So let's watch it. If it's a major concert we want, then it's a After the students who want to use the courts, get the hoped that, given a couple weeks to get organized, SAC will
major concert we'll get. * ? r ^| times they would like to have, then the benefactors or make the next big jump—from paper committee to func-
whoever these people are, can fill in the rest. tioning body. I y »• \
Healings on the tuition tax credit bill introduced last mon- Can anyone explain why this is an unreasonable request? Chances are good that it will, because the officers selected
th In the senate are scheduled for January 12, 13, and 19, Mark Cipriani by MSG are excellent choices. They are Darlene Webb,
before the Senate Finance Committee. i president; Greg Brewer, vice president; Mike Heller,
The legislation, whose principal sponsors are Senators treasurer; and Holly Benton, secretary.
Robert Packwood and Daniel Moynihan, was introduced These officers are as good a cross section of the student
September26. •: &;§.; :.',:•'
This legislation would allow taxpayers to subtract one-half
... Mike Malpiedi
To the Editor: if
body as can be made with such a small group. Represented
are the interests of both men and women, blade students and
white, commuters and residents. MSG was righttoconsider
of the tuition they pay, up to $500.00 maximum credit per
student, directly from income taxes they owe. Although this may be atopicwhich only involves second such interest groups, even if the labels are somewhat ar-
This credit could be applied to college or graduate schools. floor McAuley south, I feel it is a matter of which everyone bitrary and secondary to the main goal of providing more
The treasury would refund the difference between tax credit should be aware, f good times for everyone in general.
and tax-liability. ' \, With the beginning of school, housing has had trouble Perhaps we should clarify one point. MSG did not
• Since introducing the bill last month, five, more senators locating rooms for all incoming girls, so consequently three disassociate itself from student activities by forming SAC.
have co-sponsored the bill. This makes a total of 48 senators were temporarily placed in the second floor suite. Part of the reason for SAC was to give MSG more time to
on the bill, 13 of whom are members of tax-writing Senate When the news first leaked out, the expected comments work on other things, to be sure. But part of it, too, was the
Finance Committee. could be heard while three girls spent most of their free time feeling tha t the need for more and better events is important
Hopefully mis will take some burden off the middle class, secluded in their room. As the weeks passed and everyone enoughtoreceive the fulltime attention of a separate group.
if passed. * became acquainted, the result was twenty-three men adop- Student government still will have final say over all SAC
ting three' 'sisters." decisions. And several present and former members of MSG
For those of you who actually thought that Dr. William P. Whenever someone needed help with their laundry or have pledged to help SAC in any way they can. Candidates
Garvey was selling appliances. I have some bad news, he's ironing, there would be a knock on the door and the girls for SAC included three present MSG representatives, a for-
not. '* - ,. * •• j were always willing to pitch in, even if it was merely taking mer president and two recent candidates for office. \ t '
Dr. Garvey simply posed for a friend who asked him to do a minute to talk. :., WE ACKNOWLEDGE the amount of effort that went into
an ad in the Erie Times. Last week, to everyone's surprise, the girls were told that interviewing 17 candidates and choosing among them. We
Anyway could you really picture a former dean of Mer- two of them had to leave immediately, in the middle of the have some misgivings, though, about the selection process
/
cyhurst selling appliances? term, to fill a vacancy in Baldwin Hall. Itself. Despite the best intentions, last Wednesday's vote on
Housing wanted two girls to keep up their studies while the recommendations of the executive council (George
packing, moving, meeting new friends, and adapting to a Venuto, J DAnn Alexander, Jann Gatti) turned out to be a
different environment when they could happily stay where clumsy and ultimately meaningless exercise. 7*
out ine *
they were with no complaints, at least until the end of the
term. ?
At one point a motion was madetomake a substitution in
one office. The proposed replacement was an MSG rep, well
I think that housing should take a lesson from second floor known to the group. The original candidate was not well
/In our Constitution, we have an amendment that states south and realize that we are not a "bunch of animals" but known. The question came down to choosing either the best
rather men who respect the girls on ourfloorand want them candidate, period, or a qualified newcomer. . ^ ^
that there is a freedom of the press. Apparently this isn't the to receive an equal opportunity. ,2 The reps had nothing more to go on with the original
case in South Africa. \ Mike Malpiedi choice than a name, some sketchy details and what one of-
There is a lengthy battle which is still in progress, between ficer called "trust" and the "gut instinct" of the executives.
the South African government and the independent Three-fourths of the reps wisely abstained.
newspapers. This has been a long-standing conflict between The motion was voted down and the original recom-
the Afrikaen officials and the English speaking people.
The reason for these strained circumstances is the fact
that the white government feels threatened because of the
... Sr. Pius Golightly menda tions passed unanimously.
But this was a small matter, one that could be corrected in
the future by providing the reps with a list of all candidates
growing black movement. To the Editor: ahead of time. That way they would have a chancetocheck
Independent press is criticizing this movement, mostly in I am a Mercyhurst Alumna, class of 1925, and a member of out the Held before voting.?
favor of the black movement, and the government doesn't that distinguished religious order, the Sisters of Plenitude. We put our suggestion on record for future reference, not
like them publishing their opinions. . After reading that ridiculous letter of Father Patrick in the to pick a fight today. As a first try, SAC has gotten off to a
So, because some of these editors have made their Oct. 21 issue of the Merciad I can only ask from what mail superb start. Judging by the enthusiasm shown by the can-1
opinions public by the use of their newspapers, the govern- order house did he buy his ordination? Maybe he got it in ab- didates and the quality of the officers selected.
ment is banning them. This banning restricts an individual's sentia, We wish them luck and look forwardtoreporting their ac- j
right to associate with more than two people at a time and to I am referring, of course, to the many inaccuracies in his tivities, and enjoying them. •
be confined to his home for lengthy periods. South Africa is treatment of St. Sherperdus, who is the founder of my order.
the first nation in Africa to legalize banning and it is the hope Fr. Patrick made so many errors that I can only question
of the Africans that other nations will not follow, t the validity of his orders. Are you sure he is really a priest
and not an inept impostor? ,p
Maurits Caransa, millionaire real-estate operator and My main reason for writing, however, is not so much to
developer, was kidnapped early Saturday morning while he uestion that fraud Patrick but instead to tell your readers
was leaving an Amsterdam club in the Netherlands. Spec-
tators reported that Ave persons forced Caransa into a car
S le true story of St. Sherperdus. , *
$ The founder of our religious order was a medieval bishop,
at 1:16a.m. A:- - , monk, scholar, mystic, martyr and voyeur (no one is per-
.Later that day, the evening newspaper received a call fect). His motto enscribed on all his episcopal silverware
from an unknown person who said, "You are speaking to the was "is that all there is?"
Red Army Faction. We have Caransa. You will hear from ^ He lived at a time when there were many decadent priests
us." This is thought to be part of a group of West German who went around blessing animals instead of people as God
terrorists that have been plaguing people for some time. intended. Sherperdus' calling was to seek out such priests
Other business persons are now beginning j to feel and return; them to the told. It was a difficult life and
threatened because of - the many bombings, kidnappings. ultimately one that led to his martyrdom.
hijackings, and murders that have been occurring In the His tragic but glorious end came the day he tried to break
Netherlands. ' up a blasphemous blessing of boars. The priest involved
Police have absolutely no clues and they are wondering thought Sherperdus said "get your hands off those whores."
whether it was a common crime or if there was some
political involvement. 7-'M Continued Next Column
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said John Altham, president present, problems are t oc- Pauline Cote Cindy Haines Vicki Martinago Mary ann Rozsas
of the newly formed board. curring at|Mercyhurst Prep. Psychology Law Enforcement Humanities I Theater .*?3
Altham feels strongly about Prep is currently being used
the future of the club and also for the club's labs. | '"••
feels that|with the right "We pay them to use their
people doing the work the job facilities, but there ^appears as

will get done. j to be a conflict of interest," V-.1

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for the future of the club. Altham feels that if the club •^x*


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Nungesser, the club's special tatives from thef freshman, :;, A Sue Datz Chris Heald Chris Park Robin Windrow
activity director. sophomore, junior and senior Special Ed. Music Sociology Accounting
Altham pointed out that the classes.|
validity of having the club . "These representatives
stems from the fact that will • spread communication
Mercyhurst placed- one among their peers and ABSENT when photos
hundred per cent| of ^ their hopefully wijl bring the view •>5
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were taken: Leslie Eller,
graduates who majored in points which the officers can ®8&Si art; Ellen Soisson, liberal
hot el-restaurant j manage- acf on," said Altham. I as
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studies-undecided; and
ment, f 1 Nominations for m Donna Sweeney, human
But Altham was quick to representatives in the club m 'X ss*s ecology. MSG officer^ in-
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point out that a lab is needed will be taken until Monday, &»*& clude George fVenuto,
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"Kitchen facilities are can drop off a slip of paper ^ NeCastro, treasurer; and
needed," said Nungesser in nomination in front of Linda Gerard NeCastro,
reference to the lab. Parish's ^door with that *N"

secretary.
When asked just what person's name on it at the
would be performed;; in the door of Linda Parish located Chris Fillipi Patty Kohler £ DougPetroff
labs, Altham pointed out "the in Preston. I Bus. Administration Chemistry History-Poli.Sci

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Rita Conroy
Amy Blood
Mark Rickert "It was a great time for "I had a great time throwing
JoAnn Negro people to have fun and forget water balloons out of windows.
"It was fun. It wasn't as good about classes."
"I thought it was great. It as last year, but it did give us a
gave everyone a chance to blow chance1 to blow off a lot of
off an evening." steam. ' PHOTOS BY GARY WESMAN
PAGE 4 THE MERC1AD NOVEMBER 4,1977
A Long Tlm« Ago the cyclist as he handed the
of a College far for away • • •
envelope to Duke. ;
"Only Ralph Nader could help
me understand these plans,
Chase Donates
thought Duke as he peeled out for
Nader's bungalow.
Duke; parked his ride and
started walking to Old Ralph's
1 Law Library
door when he was attacked by a p?Many beneficial things have The balance of the money
band of insurance adjusters who been happening to the Law Kinnane J told the Merciad went
lurk in alleys at night. One struck Enforcement Division lately. , toward printing, postage, office
Duke down with a higher rate Robert Chase, district attorney supplies and mailing cartons.
premium. Out of a dark corner, a, in Erie donated his private law The purpose of. the grant, ac-
i By Don Burger and shout rang out. g<~ '$ library of 2,000 books to Mercy- cording to Kinnane, "is to make
Wendy Roberto "No fault, anti-consumerism hurst College,* available to aU criminal Justice
A long time ago at a college far, Imperial trooper. " Ya '11 seemed rip-off!!" The insurance men ran "Mr. Chase felt the law en- people in 'Northwestern Penn-
to be movin' a bit fast through away in fright. Ralph Nader forcement division could put the sylvania the educational
far away books to good use" said James V. material so they can enhance
| The evil Imperial system ruled here, an 'am a gonna give ya a stepped out of the shadows and Kinnane, associate professor of their education or training
over the once placid campus with ticket." The portly trooper stuck -helped Duke up.* Law Enforcement Division. programs." - i *
a tyrannical hand.»The outer his sun glassed face), through the "They score easily but soon The division has also received Kinnane also commented, t/
fringes of the campus in defiance window. "Which one a* you boys they will return in greater their second grant for $6,839 from "I feel the grant is a Die asset to
of the empire, formed a small have the plans." numbers," said Nader. "Let's go the? Governor's Justice Com- Mercyhurst College and also to
band of rebels called the Redeye "We were on an academic trip inside." mission. ? * all criminal justice and police
Knights. 1 ? to the library," stated the The inside was of a humble The division received the agencies in Northwestern Penn-
The Redeyes were protectors of princess. "The Senate will not nature. Giant . awards, j and a grants- by applying I to the sylvania" Kinnane commented.
the student body, along with their look favorably on your in- model of a corvair adorned the Governor's Justice Commission. Sharon Sisco, coordinator of
leader. The leader of the. tefference." | mantel. Bureaucratic "With the first grant we were Media Services has compiled
Redeyes. Ralph Nader, was able Car Raider stepped to reputations lay on the table and a able to buy a number of books for statistics on the usage of the law
to hold the empire in check until window. "You are a spy for the painting of Nader standing with
the his arms around Christ on the the library and also movies and enforcement media. i
his trusted protege and second rebellion and hold transmissions slides, as well as printed material For the fall term of last year, 84
cousin by marriage, Car Raider, concerning the empire." right and a housewife on the left. and miscellaneous 'supplies" films were used, in the spring, 96
betrayed the Redeye Knights. "Car Raider, I should have Whyr havefyou come to me Kinnane said./ were used and in the winter 45
Raider turned in the names of known. Only you could be so Duke? ' said Ralph. } The first grant was renewed were used.
Redeye Knights without parking bold." said the princess. ; "Princess Ghia of the Karmen this year effective Saturday, Oct. Ms. Sisco said the films go to
permits, to the empire. Furious "You won't be able to hide system intercepted plans! of a police agencies as well as other
battles had taken place tofreethe behind your shrouds this time!" Death Van, the empire plans to "With the second grant the colleges in the area. She also
parking systems from Car spat out Raider. "I want those peddle as a means to promote the division in the future will be able added that 4he (person who
Raider and the Imperial Regime. plans now 11 You are out to school." . '•? 1 ; •* to buy more-films and overhead requests the film first will
The rebels have won their first destroy apathy in the empire and "You mean professors are transparencies, slide programs receive it first, because the
victory and are racing to the Governor Lemon will deal with going to have their pictures taken and cassette tapes added system is based on a efirst come,
Alderaan parking system on the you." | I standing with a salesman of this Kinnane. first serve basis.)
far side of campus when they are "Evil Governor Lemon doesn't Death Van, Duke," said Nader
intercepted by an Imperial care about apathy in the em- mildly. "This is very sad indeed.
Chrysler... i U pire." ; Using the image of the campus *

j The rebels f tried in vain to "Take her


outrun the Imperial Chrysler and ordered Car Raider.
away to the rooml" for Imperial gain.
must have a weakness." $
The death van International
complete their mission of Duke Roadrunner, honor ex- /'The rebellion will surely Food -n- Fashion |
delivering the plans tol the em- traordinaire, was watching the falter think
if we allow the people to
we have gone com-
attack from Zum 211. Duke
pire's new Death Car.
" There's no escape for the dashed down the stairs and mercial," Duke replied. "Just focus on: food, fashion -n-
princess this time," yelled the hopped into his super turbo- last summer a local radio station
pilot of the Chrysler. Princess charged 590 cubic inch fat ride was giving ;away courses to
Mercyhurst as prizes to
modern life in EGYPT
Ghia, of the Karmen system, and sped after the cyclist.
handed the plans to a cyclist who The cyclist, carrying the plans ridiculous? questions, the rebel
of the Death Van, was peddling cause was severely 1 weakened
happened to be zipping past their
van. \ - z i his dufus off heading for the after that." }• Thursday. Nov. 3rd
"Take these plans to' Ralph Alderaan parking system when light "Duke, your father left this
Nader. He is the only one who can Duke caught up. saber pen for you," said
stop the Death Car."! : t "Where are you taking those Nader. "We must stop the Death
The Chrysler continued to plans," said Duke. - ' Van and you must learn the ways
bombard the van until it was "Puff, puff, pant, pant," said of the cause." ^ j 8 p.m.
rendered helpless. The Imperials the cyclist. { £ "What happened to my
got out of their car and ap- "The troopers will catch up to father?"* \ I *
proached the defenseless van. you soon. Give them to me. |' He was betrayed by my prize
Howdy boys," drawled the "Pant, puff, wheeze," coughed pupil Car Raider." Nader
back. "Raider became obsessed
sat Back Porch Menu:
Turkish coffee
I miss you Mom, Dad, Kevin with the dark side of the course.
All my love He took a picture of your father Cafe Egyptian-t«a
dessert—
ALDA standing next to an Edsel. Your
father's reputation was ruined
and he left, never to be heard
from again. Duke, you must go
with me to the Alderaan system." A mandatory meeting of oil social :ial work I
"I'll go. There is nothing left
for me here." majors will be held on November 7 at *;30 p.m. I
Next week: The trip to Mrs. in the Montgomery Room located in thee LR.C. I
E is ley's pilot truck stop.

7
NOVEMBER 4.1977
THE MERCIAD PAGE 5
Review
1
'Mr. Goodbar Has Humor And Sensitivity
'i By Darlene Keith
Never did a film deal so un- Holy wine. This is one of many wild music and familiar tunes
derstandingly and completely examples. < (were all mixed together for a
with a subject \ that was not Diane Keaton as Theresa is definite sense of the singles bars,
thought of before. definitely a well-trained and Both humor and sensitivity
The subject was that of a skilled actress. With the wide touched Looking For Mr.
woman who had been hurt by her variety of scenes, Ms. Keaton Goodbar. As you laugh with the
father when' she was a child. would have to be. • film, you are also touched by the
Theresa Dunn had sclerosis when Looking For Mr. Goodbar is sensitive subject that is dealt
a child. In order to correct her obviously a one woman show.? with. | I
crippledness, her father decided Every scene contains Ms. Keaton To hate someone so much for so
on an operation. U or some part of her. In this long and to destroy yourself with
In the operating room, shown in respect, she could indeed win an that hate Is sad indeed. This is
flashbacks, the audience saw a award. *v exactly what she was doing.
small child in excruciating pain The parts of the other actresses Only at the end did Theresa
and)was seen being put into a and actors are small and escape this hate that was
body cast. She had to endure this although they are important to destroying her. Only then did she
for one year and two days. the progression of the Itheme, find; peace with herself. Maybe
Throughout the film, it shows aren t worth mentioning. she was after this all along.
how the daughter felt about her Costumes and sets in the film How she became free of it is up
Catching a BUZZ.. father and the things she did in were great in the sense that they to you. You'll have to view the
her life, to get back at him for seemed' realistic and lent film yourself. It is now playing at
putting ^her through so much themselves to the mood of the the Plaza Theater in the West
pain, when he could have film. Harsh lights, soft lights, Erie Plaza.
prevented it. * I

Division
You see, before Theresa was
born, her father knew that
sclerosis was congenitial and he
could pass it on to his children.
Free-Spirit Style
Sister Mary Matthew, a 17-year occurred.
veteran instructor at Mercyhurst
The film that I have
y describing is Looking For Mr.
Sr. Matthew commented that, Goodbar. It is unique and is based
College, was recently chosen to "Today there is a growing in- on the novel, of the same name,
been
Is AlWay OfLife
Have you seen the sign, "Sesler (Gannon, not to use the library,
the position of chairperson of the terest in the sciences! among by Judith Rossner. ••
Natural V Sciences and students. They are very much Clean-Up Day—Won't You Pitch but to pick up some jocks!
Mathematics Division. Theresa, coming from a loyal In? — Sunday — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The girls admit that Janne does
concerned with {curing the Catholic family, knows that she is — Contact Frank or Paul"? do her wash every other day,
"We hope to make science diseases plaguing society aand living in a world of sin. But she is Well, if you haven't, you've Marilyn panics at the thought of
students employable after a four- also with solving environmental being driven so blindly by missed a good laugh in Sesler 234. cooking, Amy has got to go with
year course, thus eliminating the problems." $| revenge on her father, that this is The sign, a practical joke, ac- her country rock music and that
need for graduate school at- She then expressed a'definite exactly what. she wants. She tually brought students to offer Patti, Miss suit-case college,
tendance," stated Sr. Matthew, interest in participating in the wants to shame her father.
when questioned about changes newly formed Cooperative services to Sesler. And some talks night and day!
in the department. Richard Brooks, the director people say all kids are lazy. The girls, who have been
Education program at the 'Hurst. and screenwriter* shows great Who were the creators of the nicknamed "baseball groupies"
The division is also trying to "We feel it would be beneficial skill in developing both sym-
adjust its program to newer for our students to have ex- bolism and climaxes. One of the fake sign? We'll never tell, but* by the soccer team, protest the
aspects of developing science perience in industry. This would examples of symbolism is the Sesler 234 thought it was pretty abuse from Sesler 233. ->
today, such as Forensic Science help us reach our goal of making fact that through all the sins that funny. They are Patti Palovcak, The guys in that apartment pull
and Environmental Studies. The students employable after only a she is committing, she still drinks Marilyn Coyle, Amy Blood and little jokes like when they nut a
possibility of instituting an four-year program.'' only wine when going through the Janne Bodenhorst. manila envelope under their
Animal Technician program at These girls were a part
Her interest in sports makes bars and using cocaine. The wine first mud slide this year. Then there is the time they of the door filled with shaving cream!
Mercyhurst is also being ^in- her work on the Athletic Com- brings up the subject of, the
vestigated. j | < v; I mission enjoyable. She has also Lor as Supper. Following the event they spon- covered the door knob with
This program doesn't boast,a served as past-president of the sored a community shower in 234. vaseline! j
Although she knows she is After all were clean, a strange One girl laughs, "And did you
large
1
enrollment, however, Student Senate at} the 'Hurst. doing wrong, she still drinks the object was found lurking in the know Sesler 234 is the General
' there is a definite trend back to Sr. Matthew commented on her
the sciences." '- apartment: red, white and blue Telephone Company?"
s feelings about her new position.
According to Sr. Matthew, "I'm much more interested in
after the Sputnik in the 50s, there instructing than administrating. Educators silk
the
owner:
bikini
identity
underwear.
initials
of the
J.W.
A clue
gentleman
to
At
Apartment
door:
5:30
"We
they
234
are
post
does
one
eating—Do
like
on
signs
their
Not
Preparing
was a huge influx into the science I'm hoping the position will be A
field, but in the late 60s a temporary so I will be able to Did you know that Sesler 234 is Disturb! Thanks!" ?But no one
noticeable decline in enrollment devote my time to instructing." weekly visited by Central pays attention!
Distributors? "Central makes its In spite of all the confusion and
Production rounds to 234-, to supply Janne Jcraziness the girls admit, "Our
with her daily binges! exclaims floor is just like one big happy
Dinner-Theater II is a course Ms. Palovcak. t family!" *.'
especially designed for in- An additional story gave facts So, if you are ever walking the
ter session this year. The second concerning other members of the halls of Sesler and see a sign that
one to be offered, this year it will group. Were you familiar with reads "Do Not Disturb, just
feature the play, You're A Good the fact that two certain juniors ignore it. Knock. Go in. Sit down,
Man Charlie Brown. in the apartment make visits to Everyone else does! \
This course will fill an inter-
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EARRINGS

Hall is a man important to was the assistant director of addition to others. Specializing in Double Piercing
almost every studenfwho Walks financial aid for two years at the For any further information,
•*

on to the Mercyhurst campus, yet University of Wisconsin. contact Dennis Andres, Preston
little is spoken or known of him. He came to the 'Hurst because 204 or call ext. 271.
His name is Norman Barber it offered him the advancement
he felt he was ready to handle. When asked
and he is the director of financial Happy with his selection of year's audit problems have had the effects last
He requests federal funds for Mercyhurst as his new home, on his job, he said that there has
the schqol, awards financial aid which he hopes to be at for a been no negative reaction. As a
and counsels students on what while, he thinks it is more matter of fact, he is getting better
loans and grants they receive. adequate socially and cooperation I from l- everyone
A native of Chicago, Barber academically than the school he because of an increased interest
received his BA in sociology from previously worked at. in the financial aid program.
Louis University in I^ckport, So the next time you have
Illinois, and his MA in student The work study changes he thoughts concerning money or
personnel administration from hopes to initiate, have been met the increasing rise in college
Ballstate in Muncie, Indiana. with little opposition, so he cost, and how you are going to
Before becoming an Erie therefore assumes they are being meet them, remember, there is a
dweller in September, he resided well received. man with the answers you need.
1

PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD NOVEMBERS 1977


Maybe Playoffs Next

Lakers Most Tough Grove City By Bob Derda Jr.


The playoff hopeful Mercy- beaten!" concluded the Laker said "is unheard of in soccer."
hurst Laker soccer team, with an skipper. "Our offense must and Edinboro held a 2-0 lead until
overall record of 6-4, will host will score." J "' 3 the Laker,; Doug Clark rammed
powerful! Grove City College in Regarding any chances of a in a score with 29:46 gone in the
their season finale this Saturday, Mercyhurst playoff bid, 3 Shim first period. j
Nov. 5, at Tullio field at 1:00 p.m. peno remarked that the Grove John Nystrom tied the score
A Laker win over 10-3 Grove City match should "tell the two minutes later asithe first
City could mean a NAIA playoff story." I period ended even at 2-2.
berth for Mercyhurst. "If we win, I don't see how they In the \ second half, Nystrom
However,! coach" Dave Shim- (NAIA playoff committee) can proved to be too j much for the
peno's charges must first defeat keep us'out," said Shimpeno. Scots as he scored his seventh
a Grove City team which is "And, even if we lose, we will still goal of the season at the 28:40
already NCAA playoff bound and be considered for a bid since we mark. k
whose only losses have come to have a winning record. However, At Wheeling, the Lakers made
powerhouses Pitt.,c Slippery it's doubtftd that we would get it seven wins in their last eight
Rock, and Indiana, Pa. one if our record dropped to 6-5?\ outings as the 'Hurst halfbacks
Mercyhurst mentor Shimpeno got into the scoring act for the
stated
1
that the Lakers are Coach Shimpeno won soccer's first time this season.
'distinct' underdogs in the version of the Family Feud as his Scoring their first goals of the
contests "i •; forces defeated his brother season for Mercyhurst were John
"Grove Cilty is definitely the George's Edinboro Scots. "Woody" Woodruff and Chuck
best team we nave seen all year," . Mercyhurst showed what they Farina. Doug dark also notched
said Shimpeno, "and I know they are really made of whenf they his fifth goal this season in the
will really try to blow us out." came back from a two goal Lakers' conquest of Wheeling
"However, they can {be deficit, a feat which Shimpeno College. JL

m
SMAt i&il.&V,*::'«* '•: W®
WOODY WAITS John "Woody" Woodruff (6) a Mercyhurst half-
back, looks upfield in a recent 'Hurst soccer game. "Woody" and
his teammates are lookingtowardsthe Grove City game on Satur-
day and possibly the playoff s. li * , I <^> r

by Terry Kelly
While on the subject of fan
Lady Spikers Earn Split
I had the privilege of attending
two very exciting sporting events support, the turnout for the
last week, the 'Hurst soccer win women's last home volleyball
over Edinboro and the women's game Thursday against Villa was
volleyball win over Villa: \ pretty big. Earlier in the evening
Four Road Games Remain
The women's volleyball team "The final match was the most
The-soccer game last rWed- the Lakerettes were beaten by closed out their home season last exciting as the Lakerettes see- s
nesday got started as the Westminster 15-12, 15-13. Thursday with a split. The sawed with Villa, then got tough
Edinboro Scots, coached by- The fans were really cheering Lakerettes lost to Westminster in at the end for a 15-13 victory.
George Shimpeno, brother of in the Villa contest as Villa the opening match and then came The team stands at 1-2 in the
Dave, jumped off to an early lead captured the first match 15-7 back to beat Villa in a three- Keystone Conference and shows
of 2-0. fh f. | while the Lakerettes took the match contest. a 4-9 record overall. §
A lot of times when a team gets second 15-1. The final match Silver Streak (2-3). The In the Westminster matches, 1
Captain Sue Fagan said, "Our
down early in a game they give changed hands several times as semifinals will take place on Mercyhurst played tough and defense and our spiking have
up. Not Mercyhurst. The Lakers the crowd was now standing. The Sunday, Nov..6;.with the *MFL kept in the games as the scores been our strong points. We seem
kept applying pressure and Doug Lakerettes finally waited for Championship to be played on reflect. The Lakerettes lost to the to be choking on our serves,
Clark scored on a rebound shot to Villa to make a mistake and they Saturday, Nov. 12. Titans by the scores of 15-13 and though, and must improve our
close the gap. Within a couple of capitalized for the victory, 15-13. My hunch is that The High will 15-12. t |OT offense." T|
minutes, John Nystrom also Lakerette Coach Suzanne go back on top following last The matches against Villa saw jy Ms. Fagan said the season has \

scored on a rebound and suddenly Jarett showed her emotions year's championship team of Pot the Lakerettes dropping the first been disappointing and the
the score was tied 2-2 and it several times in the match Luck. The High has been there contest to Villa by the score of 15- record should be better. "I hope
remained that way until the half. ranging from disgust to hap- before. <
; j|f we'll get it all together in our four
The second half for Mercyhurst piness when it wasfinallyended. Coach Dick Fox and his Coach Suzanne Jarett pulled conference games remaining,"
was aided by three Edinboro A good job by both Jarett and her basketball team got off to a good her team together between said Fagan. /<
ejections and Nystrom's second Lakerettes. r •;& start last Saturday as they games and something must have As their home season has en-
: ded, the Lakerettes visit
goal of the afternoon giving the jOn the intramural football scrimmaged Jamestown Com- been said because her team came
Lakers a 3-2 win and a 5-4 record scene, The High still is munity College in.£ the campus out and totally dominated Villa Fredonia on November 1, travel
on the season, j < dominating play in the league center. Coach Fox should be and came away with a lopsided to Westminster, Villa and a final
One has to be extremely and the playoffs are starting this happy as aU of his Lakers saw 15-1 victory, tying the score at 1-1. game at Behrend on November 9.
pleased with the soccer program weekend. The High cot an easy action and are presumably
at Mercyhurst, one that is only in victory last Saturday as the healthy. Now only Coach Fox has 1 INTRAMURAL MFL RESULTS
its second year. Coach Shimpeno Henry's forfeited giving The High to recover from his injured ankle SATU RDAY. OCTOBER 29
has really brought the sport to a their fifth win against no losses. to make the team at full strength 1 1 2 1 4 T
a *» ** • a

level of excitement and the The High will take on the Marx Finally, I would like to thank Silver Streak \ 7 13 0 9 29
Marx Brothers ^6 0 8 14 28
games reflect this. I also think Brothers who have a record of l- all the people involved who made
mat the fan support has been 4. The second place team of Joint my birthday two weeks ago a real Joint Effort 7 6 IS 19 45
| HotTuna
great and a major plus in this Effort (4-1) will play the Henry's
• 7 6 0 0 1 3

success. I was so excited that I


year's team. I P (1-4) while Hot Tuna (2-3) plays was going like 90! J The High 2, Henry's 0 (forfeit)
',. . STANDINGS ,1 W L
TheHigh % .' 5 0
Joint Effort . 4 1
HotTuna 2 3
Silver Streak 2 3
Henry's 1 4

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PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 5
The High vs Marx Brothers 10 a.m. r
Joint Effort vs Henry's 11 a. m.
Hot Tuna vs Silver Streak 12 noon
^ i ', Sunday, November 6
Semifinals, 4:30 p. m.
Saturday, November 12
Championship, 11:30 a.m.

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