Mercyhurst College is certainly
keeping the fiftieth graduating
class
4
ceremonies 'in the family.
By in the family', we mean that
this i year's commencement
speaker, John B. Fisher, is a
trustee of this college. *
Fisher, who is currently an
international management
consultant stationed in
Washington, DC, was asked by
President Marion Shane 1 to
VOL 50, NO. 25
Date Set To
Vote On Union
Onj Friday, June '2, as
many as 79 Mercyhurst
faculty could . fill out
ballots indicating i if they
favor forming a local
union chapter here. It may
be I some ] weeks later,
however, before the
college knows whose|vote
counts and whose doesn't.*!
Last week the National
Labor Relations Board
ruled that all but two
fulltimeft" Mercyhurst
facultypwere eligible ~ to
vote on unioniza ti on. i
The administration iin-
medialely filed an appeal
asking the PJLRB to rever-
se itself and exclude about
42 of the 79 faculty in-
volved. ? * from five also. The ad-
f?f As it has throughout its
arguments before the
NLRB, the administration
contends that heads! of
divisions,? departments
and programs should not
be aole to join the faculty
bargaining unit. > academic policies, campus life
The vote reportedly will
take place June 2 as
scheduled, but' an .ad-
ministration represen-
tative will challenge votes
of those in positions under
dispute. I•
Those ballots thenfi will
be sealed and held until
the NLRB rules on the ap-
peal. I * % j
A similar procedure will
apply for the holders of
two positions the NLRB
coula not reach a decision
on. Joanne Cooper, direc-
tor of the LRC, and Ar-
chivist Dr. Stuart Camp-
bell may file challenged
votes which will j go un-
counted until their status
is decided. >.
The NLRB ruled that
parttime faculty are not
eligible to join a , local
PSEA chapter. & benefits another $74,000.
Even if it goes in favor of
unionization, the June 2
vote would not Require
membership of any in-
dividuals.. That will be
decided next fall in a
second vote, along with an
election of union officers, j
Jlfmext week's vote does
*jo for unionization,
owever, the union would
negotiate contracts for all
those eligible to join,
whether or not they choose
to become members n
present a speech to this year's fundi raising of the American must be in the Student Union by
seniors. * Unitarian Assoc. • and > an ad- 1:30 in order to line up for the performance in the Zurn Recital
Fisher is well-educated in ministrative assistant to Senator procession to the Campus Center. Hall.
business administration, Saltonstall J% ' Later that night, an informal
receiving degrees from Harvard Listening to Fisher's* speech Prior to graduation day, banquet in the college dining hall
College and the American will be some 210 seniors who will namely Saturday, there will be will take place for seniors and
Institute of Banking in Los be participating in the com- numerous activities for these their families. And ending the
Angeles. I mencement ceremonies, which fortunate students and their evening will be an informal dance
Some of his past experiences will > be held in the * Campus families. : ft in the dining hall.
include ?being; an instructor of Center. S Tickets must be purchased for
history and English at ^ the A family picnic will
These ceremonies will begin noon Saturday and, will be begin at the activities listed and will be
Cambridge School, a director of Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m.* Seniors followed by a special Dance available in the Public Relations
office until June 1?
MERCYHURST COLLEGE MAY 26,1978
Senate
Changes
Format j by Mike Ma lpiedi
The new College Senate Con-
stitution will go into effect at the
first meeting of the 1978-79 Senate
on Thursday, May 25, at 3:30 p.m.
in 214 Zurn. ; \
gt David Palmer, head of the
^English department and member
| of the Senate, explained, "There
are five key changes in the new
constitution that will promote a
balance that can be accepted by
both students and faculty."
The first key factor was the
Na m es InThf> y*yAa^_ increase in the total amount oi
senators from 15 to 21.
NEWSMAKERS - John B. Fisher (pictured at left), a member of the Mercyhurst Board of Trustees, is The breakdown of the new total
the scheduled speaker at this year's commencement ceremony. Business Vice President George Kidd l£includes ten faculty senators,
explains the tuition hike in a story below; and Dr. David Palmer (right) will wind up his term as raised from a previous five, and
president of the College Senate as a new constitution goes into effect. seven student senators, raised
ministrative; * senator t count
decreased from five to four.
Tuition lis Back On The (Upswing; A decrease in the number of
standing committees from ten to
three was another-change. The
reason for this is that many of the
committees did not have enough
Room Board Hikes Also Cited
work to warrant their existence.
The? three committees tare
and administrative policies and_
years ago," Kidd explained. operations. '
By Gary Wesman equivalent" of 1175 students, 25 Another change in the con-
Last 4 week the college an- fewer than the current base "The' (Board of) Trustees stitutions allows anyone from the
nounced that tuition for next year figure. 1 mandated that housing should Mercyhurst community to speak
will go up $195, coupled with an To help offset some of < the become self-sustaining.'' at a Senate meeting upon being
increase in room and board of burden the school upped by Mercyhurst also will put up a recognized, explained Palmer.
$140. and another $15 for a new $30,000 the amount of institutional portion of a $200,000 grant from Previously, non-members had to
and essentially meaningless financial aid it awards, v be voted on to be allowed to
"miscellaneous fee." Institutional aid is money that HUD to fix up McAuley Hall. The
$175,000 from HUD is a loan speak. x . ^
If it is any consolation, the comes directly from the college which must be repaid. On the 1978-79 Senate will be
Increases just barely cover rising and is given in the form of a In passing on a $40 increase for Edward Gallagher, assistant
costs the college faces next year, student aide jobs, grants and meals,.the school is actually dean elected to a two year term,
a study of- the 1978-79 budget scholarships. About 600 students swallowing a slight loss. and Miriam Mashank, director of
shows. now get aid in this form.i * counseling services. In addition,
"The increase in tuition really Financial aid Director Norm SAGA Foods, which retained Dr. Shane will appoint two other
reflects the increase in salaries Barber said no decision has been its contract in a bidding contest administrators/
1
and benefits/ said Business Vice made on how the extra $30,000 several weeks ago, will charge Faculty members elected to
President George Kidd. will be divided. The largest $46 a student more next year. It is two year terms on the Senate will
Salaries and benefits (things share, as it usually does, will go the first increase in food service oe Robert Hoff, associate
like social security and in- for athletic scholarships, he said. costs in three years and it is due professor of psychology; David
surance) account for the largest Barber said state financial aid in part, Kidd said, to the fact that Palmer, head of f the English
single jump in the college budget also will be indirectly affected by school will be in session longer department; Frank Hagan,
for next year. the tuition raise. PHEA considers next' year, "by three or four associate professor of sociology
Any time the faculty negotiates total college costs when awarding days." * 3 and law enforcement; Barbara
a new contract, as it did this year, grants. * The charge for rooming will be Weigert, associate professor of
administration personnel are * Because of the hike, tuition for $690; for board, $780. S education; and Brain McHugh,
given corresponding raises. next year officially stands at Kidd called next year's budget associate professor of education.
Salaries, as a result, will be up $2,770. 1 i~M •2 \ an "extremely tight" one with
"no frills." j Faculty members serving one
some $156,000 next year and Another $15 also tacked onto year Senate terms will be Sharon
the bill is called a "miscellaneous The amount of surplus figured Santia, assistant professor of
Together, that is about $55,000 student fee," but that is on is just over $10,000 out of a Spanish; Philip Paulucci,
more than Mercyhurst will gain misleading. The money will" go total budget of some $5.2 million, sociology* and law enforcement -
from the tuition hike and new fee. •right into the general fund and is or about two-tenths oflone per instructor;, Vivetta Petronio,
Although they were brought not set aside for any particular cent, -*.
about for other reasons, the purpose. - "If the roof blows off Old Main, professor of French; Barry
t
we're in trouble," Kidd joked. McAndrew, associate professor
higher cost of room and board In other words, tuition went up of English; and Cyprian Cooney,
will cover that deficit. $210, not by the announced figure. But Kidd added that he found associate professor of sociology.
} 4 Mercyhurst also has got $62,000 "a number of positive points" in
•Voted to two-year * terms as
more in endowments (gifts of Room And Board it, "allowing us to do new
In different ways the college things." " l student senators were Mike
cash and scholarships from
tried to cushion the inoact of Kidd said that the business and Heller, Eileen Zinchiak; JoAnn
alumni) than last year. DeSantis and Gerard NeCastro.
j.v A relatively small > , but added room and board charges. law enforcement programs have Elected to one-year terms were
significant drop in enrollment is The $100 hike for rooming, the been beefed up, and more money
expected next year, Kidd said, second in as many years, was has been put into Blueprint III JoAnn Alexander, Al Lonczak
and that also figured in the done to make the housing programs such as mentoring. and Alda Walker.
decision to hike tuition. operation pay for itself. The budget also includes the new Reggie O'Connor and Steve
He expects fa "fulltime "fHniisincn l o s t ! $95,000 two Cooperative Education program. (Continued on Page 4)
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It's no secret that
there's a big push on at
Mercyhurst to, as an old
Bing Crosby song says, ac-
centuate the positive. The
people who* were respon-
sible for appointing Sr.
Mary Matthew Baltus as
interim dean and those
who chose Dan O'Connor
as Laker coach have made
popular decisions. \%
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say it best. Dunn, who is the creator of
The selection of Sr. Mat- the comic strip "Hassles",
The atmosphere at the His opportunistic move thew as interim dean was has been hired by. WSEE
college, especially this almost gave the reality of a wise and important television as the cour-
past year, has, at times, the Laker's winnin move. She.is the perfect troom artist for the trial of
been downright apathetic. season, showcased wit! choice to inspire positive former state assem-
The Lakers, with their their sweet victory over relations in the com- blyman Bob Bellomini.
tremendous 26-3 season, the Gannon Knights, the munity. Her experience, And ', to Chris Van
didn't always pack the aura of a fluke. * dedication, and spirit are Wagenen, who has done a
house when they played at But now Dan O'Connor above reproach. When commendable job as
the Campus Center. And steps in; not to fill Fox's questioned last week about editor this year, good luck.
Dick Pox's decision to shoes, but to run all over whether or not she was Watch out for the real
coach at Gannon was no them. Dan has been sub- glad she got the job, Sr. world out there; it'll give
boost for morale either. jected to a good deal of un- Matthew said J "No. I'm you headaches.

Staff Viewpoint
Spring 'Mr. President, your book just is
selling at $19.95..jnaybe if you A MATTER OF MORALE
1978 erased Wh dollars-.."
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As this is graduation time, it seems a sure bet that at least one

threadbare cliche will be trotted out like the old workhorse for one

Final one more lap around the track. *

Does this sound familiar? Listen: This is not an end, but only a
beginning. ^ «f
Surprise. At this college, this year, the statement is true. The end
Exam of spring term 1978 could mark a very important beginning here, a
turn for the better in relations between the faculty and top ad-
ministrators at Mercyhurst. .
Schedule We are referring to President Shane's remarks of May 16 before
the full faculty and administration. As reported last week, Dr.
Shane appointed Sr. Matthew interim dean and delayed his Action
Plans for further study. •• .p
There is no need to repeat at length the approval Sr. Matthew's
appointment received. It was unanimous. Period.
<f The way the appointment was worked out was perhaps even
Wriimdai, Maf 31 more encouraging. Dr. Shane and supporters of naming an interim
dean worked out a sensible compromise that is better than either
CIMM* thai m a t . . . FiMri Eum Tim. of the alternatives. ? . £ . * ' £ ?
This will give the new, fulltime dean a luxury—no, a necessity—
MWF 3:3M:50 p.m.. 3M p.m. that the departing Dr. Jerry Trimble never had:;time to get to
MW4:00-5:50p.m. . MOpJR. know Mercyhurst, its character and its people.^^ ^ V
"To give the guy thebenefiRnhe doubt," one faculty member
told us, "they threw (Dr. Trimble) into the job and said, 'Go'."
We hope the same kind of reasoned give-and-take characterizes
Thursday, June 1 debate on the Action Plans next year. *
ClaMM that m..l . . . Fnal Eum Tim.
The faculty naturally is extremely protective about the college's
commitment to strict liberal arts education; Dr. Shane, just as
TTHH-Kfc00a.nl... 8:00 ajn. naturally, must consider economic realities in guiding curriculum
and department structures. j
T TH10-12 Noon.. HfcOO a.m. It is a question of emphasis, not absolutes. \
As Business V.P. George Kidd said: "We are coming into an era
T TH \mm pjn.12:00 Noon where there are simply fewer high school graduates. Those
TTH24pjn. 2:00 p.m colleges that can't be flexible won't survive. By that I don't mean a
college has to sell its soul; Mercyhurst still must (stick to) its basic
TTHWpjn. 4:00 p.m. mission—to reinforce and pass on values to middle class students
and train them for careers. : ± 4 »
TTHMpji. NNpJL Dr. Shane said the basic premises of his Action
TIH 8-10 p j u . . . . ftOOpjn.
UP TUITION
Denouncing tuition increases is of time putting it together, we are
Plans—evaluating departments on the basis of enrollment and
maybe phasing out some majors—brought about "rational"
discussion of the issues.
as monotonous a subject as satisfied that the college made an !, With all due respect, it was not so simple as that.
Friday, June 2 laetrile and about as effective. effort to hold the increases as low The Action Plans were sprung at a low point of morale, and were
CkaMW tk<t Mat . . . Flaal Eun Ttaw Still, howling after the fact is the as possible. presented as policy groundrules. It nearly touched off a mutiny.
only course we have left, so here There is one item that just plain In any case, Dr. Shane's decision to ease off was the right one.'
8-MOl is our $195 worth. stinks, though. That's the extra For a speech which announced no new action and solved no
About the best thing that can be $15 nibble the college will take out problems, Dr. Shane's year-ending speech was a needed beginning.
&30-1050 "It was important to end the year on a positive note," said Dr.
said about the inevitable yearly of our wallets. They call it a
10-1150 . tuition hike is that it is. well, "miscellaneous fee," but that is Michael McQuillen, head of the social sciences division. "Our
inevitable. Although we couldn't deceptive, sneaky, a lie. '. problems will still be here with us next year, but maybe this was
confirm it. we were told that the first step toward returning to a positive approach for solving
A "fee," supposedly, consists them."
tuition here has gone up every of money set asidefora specific
year for the past ten. That's a purpose. This fee is more tuition " Let's hear it for old cliches.
12:30-1:50 pretty predictable pattern, i —GSW. *
under a different name; it. gets
There are no accountants on funnelled light into the general
me
our staff but we do know fund.
3:30450
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something about asking the right
questions. After going over the Trying to camouflage a measly
new budget at some length with fifteen bucks while socking us
Drizzles
4=00550 two people who spent a great deal with a sum like $195 is an insult.
Festival
6407:50 Due to the rain on Sunday, May $10 gift certificate to the Brown
21, the Spring Festival was held Derby. I •& ^
8*950 in the union from noon until 5 / Originally, the festival was to
o'clock. be held in the Grotto. But, due to
Editor John Bruno The group Sun Mountain the poor weather, it was held in
Classes meeting at irregular News Editor • G**y Wesman played at the Back Porch Cafe the Union. 1
limes not covered by this Feature Editor • Vicki Martina go and there were many different Jan Gatti, director of Student
schedule should take their Sports Editor i Ma* Cipriani ths that people ran. Pace had Union, said, "The weather was
final exams by arrangement Contributing Writers s I ith which sold candied apples probably the main reason why
with the Instructor. In- Judy Anania, Tina Austin, Don Burger, Amy Chizmadia, Bob Derda, **r- x * . Whiabce Fresbee the participation was poor. But
structors are asked to notify Jr., Sue Fuss, Darlene Keith, Ann Kofod. Michael Malpiedi, Melissa contest, Bill Meyer had a penny- the people who did show up loved
the Registrar of any Irregular pinch booth, Jeanne Mates sold the band and had a great time. In
McMurray, Chris Tomczak, Chris Van Wagenen. pottery and the social work Club fact, most of them stayed all
exam times. Graphis and Layout G**y Wesman and sold cookies and lemonade.
T^:;: l> f Melissa McMurray afternoon."
S.A.C. had a candy booth and Due to the lack of participation,
ALL EXAMS ARE SCHEDULED Photographers • • Tim Hiles, Marianne Drake sold snow-cones. A raffle was the student talent show was
FOR 2 HOUR BLOCKS OF TIME Artists Patrick Dunn, Jeff Paul also held. The first prize, which cancelled and so were some of the
IN THE REGULARLY ASSIGNED Business Managers Darlene Keith. Lisa Manendc was won by Linda Ravenstahl. outdoor activities.
CLASSROOMS, UNLESS OTHER- Reglna O'Connoi was a $19 gift certificate to the Gatti said, "Maybe we can get
WIDE POSTED. Copy Reader Cathy Betcher Record Bar: Second prize, more.people involved next year
Faculty Consultant fWilliam Shelley awarded to Steve Frisina, was a by word of mouth." k •
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INQUIRING REPORTER ASKS AND ASKS AGAIN:

What Do You Think Of Sr. Matthew's What Is Your Opinion Of The Appointment
Appointment <As Interim Dean?
•w«*>y
Of Dan O'Connor As Basketball Coach?
Lorraine Heigel. sophomore
Dennis Andres, chairman of the English major. "He's the best man
Theater department: "Fantastic. 1 for the Job, but he's going to need a
wish she would accept the position lot of support next year, so stay with
on a full-time basis. It was a smart him."
move on the 1 part of the'' ad* && afefr»«fttffeaafti

ministration.'H rXSISiH- m fe *;•

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Joe NeCastro, accounting major: Will Svdow, security officer. 'I
"Considering all the pressures on don't think they made a mistake.
the president, she was the best Under the circumstances Unit was
possible choice." J§BBjt. the way to go. • t

David* Shimpeno, assistant Joanie Stevenson, senior com*

professor of physical education: "I mnnicatlons major. "It's un-
don't think anyone on campus could •
fortunate his appontment was not
have been better. If anyone can made sooner. He hasn't r
been given
make a smooth transiton, she can." i.%
enough time for adequate 9
preparation for next season. * £
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Lenny Cyterski, veterans coun- t 30X.

selor: "I'm very pleased. I think she

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can do a lot to Increase the morale of BUI IParlock, sophomore en*
the faculty and diminish some of the ^
vlronmental studies major. "I think
anxiety that exists between faculty he was the best choice. He knows the » * *

and administration. She'll have the team. He also did a good job as
loyalty and support of the entire assistant coach." 98 •
community. "T ^SJ^* 9
^P .

M Frank Trigilio, assistant baseball \^M» Jeff Abel, freshman biology

coach: "Great. I think she's the best major. "I fed he'll do a real good
one for the Job. She's been here a job. He's enthusiastic. The Lakers
•
long time and knows what's going Should go all the way next year." ^
— it

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& Jerry Trimble, dean of the college
and vice president of academic ser-
vices. "She's a super fantastic per-
son. She's symbolic of everything Mike v Makatche, freshman
that the 'Hurst should be all about. I business major: "He'll be a good
suspect she will be able to give the coach. He's nad experience as an
college the boost that It greatly v>K3N
assistant coach. Hell do a good
needs." Job/VI

Jim I McElrath. sophomore William Pi-ather, vice president of

business major. "I think she's a development: "I'm pleased with the
<Jk super lady. Shell do a great job." appointment and impressed with his
ability, enthusiasm, and basketball
and personal skills. I think he'll be
very successful." jjfepjifi wBBW
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PHOTOS BY I
MARIANNE DRAKE
j AND PHOTOS BY
• f TIM HUES TIM HILES

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Fashion Finder
PHOTO BY TIM HUES
Tina Austen , *
Mary ann Rozas
Rozsas Honored By
Arts Institute
Maryann Rozsas, a graduating
theater \ major at Mercyhurst,
was honored by the Erie Theater
Arts Insitute for the year's best
performance by an actress in a
leading role. |
Ms. Rozsas won for her per-
formance in the Edward Albee
play, "A Delicate Balance",
which was'Staged at Behrend
College this past winter term. She
also received a best actress
nomination for her part in the
Mercyhurst play, "Summer and
Smoke", which she produced for
her senior thesis.
The ETAI "Bravo" awards
were announced at the
organization's sixth annual
banquet, which was held last
Saturday at Gannon College.
The awards are presented in
both - Music , and Drama
categories with each school or
organization responsible for
nominations.
The ETAI is a volunteer
organization which supports Erie
theater by holding fund-raisings,
presenting awards for the year's
best performances, and handing
out each year three $500
scholarships. -1
Besides Mercyhurst, Gannon,
and Behrend College, the Erie
Playhouse and the Village
Theater are all members. .•
Another Mercyhurst student,
Jan Kramer, won a "Bravo" for
byJudyAnania £ *
The fashions in clothing this
summer will vary as they always
do. Light pastel shades in blouses
and halters will crowd the stores.
Brightly-colored peasant skirts
and dresses will be a great in-
vestment this summer because
this style will remain ] a J big
winner next summer.? 1 stores'. 3j[.
There will be an overwhelming
number of Danskin body suits, to
suit your bathing needs. These
particular Danskin body suits
can also be worn with pants and
skirts (which match the body
suit). The shades consist of red,
blue, burgundy, brown* and
several other shades. The styles
range from very plain to ex- ; the espadrille shoe will be perfect
tremely sexy. I (Tj
Tennis anyone? The stores are
offering an unlimited number of
supporting actress in the William
Inge Play, "Picnic," also staged
at Behrend. | $|
I Jeff Williams, a Behrend
<
student, but a performer in many
'Hurst productions won a
"Bravo" as the best male lead for
"A Delicate Balance." £
Gene Eisert from Harborcreek
High School won the best in a
minor role award for his "Linus"
role in the Dinner-Theaters
production of "You're a Good
Man, Charley Brown." fl_v
Mari lee Warner, "Lucy ' in,»>
"Charley Brown," was awarded
one of the scholarships of $500.
Ms. Warner is. a student at
Mercyhurst Prep.* r (Continued from Page I)
The awards for the Best Play
for both the Drama and Musical
categories were given to the Erie
Playhouse for their productions
of "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" and
"Shenendoah."!? .- * George Venuto, Joe NeCastro, notices, v
Paul Iddings, a former
professor at Mercyhurst, now
T :
Asst. T h e a t e r Professor at
Behrend, picked up five awards
out of six nominations. Iddings
was director of both "A Delicate
Balance" and "Picnic." While at
the 'Hurst, Iddings won nine of
ten awards. ^ .
Ms. Rozsas will continue her
career in Sullivan, HI. where she
will be an apprentice at The Little
pinvhouse doing Summer stock.
/
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THE MERCIAD MAY 26,1978
terry? cloth jackets and shorts you undoubtedly will turn a few
that match. If you're dare- heads. I P *
devilish, you can even try the silk Disregard this section if you're
jackets and shorts. Styles and a person who Hikes to walk
colors range tremendously. Find barefoot all summer. The plat-
the style that suits your taste, and form shoe* that everyone
remembersJwill no longer beta
trend this summer. A lower heel
will be shown throughout all shoe
?
The espadrille shoe will be ja
big seller. In case you're won-
dering, what exactly 'is an
espadrille shoe?* Well it is a shoe
that?, has strings which tie up
around the ankle. I am sure you
saw them last summer. The cloth
and hand woven shoes will be fine
with dress pants and jeans, but
with dresses and skirt outfits. I'm
sure you will find something to
suit your fancy. . '$•
This summer will bring a lot of
sunshine; and many tanjbodies
will be admired. Get your shorts,
bathing suits, and dresses ready PHOTO BY TIM HILES
and have a great summer. .« Ann Kofods
Auditors Unsure f
Return August
In an effort to find an auditing in a motel downtown and will be
firm with more college ex- staying in a townhouse when it
perience, Mercyhurst has returns in August.
switched to the firm of Coopers Coopers and Lybrand will
and Lybrand for the yearly audit return sometime around August 8
of the financial standings. J
to begin the actual audit of the
^Thenewauditihf firnfhas been* college books, which will take
i#» on campus for the past three about three weeks.
SSSSS.KVV.S weeks doing preliminary work in
preparation for* the year-end Kidd said he expects nothing
PHOTO BY TIM HILES audit, according to Business Vice unusual to show up in the audit,
Judy Anania President George Kidd. It: is which concludes the school
necessary for a new firm to do financial year ending on June 30.
some "ground work" before the
^Before this year the annual
BSU Holds actual audit, Kidd said.
audit was done by the firm of
The three-man team from Root, Spitznas, and Smiley. Kidd
Spring Fling Coopers a n d ! Lybrand was said the change* afterf 10 years
originally being,housed in the with Root, Spitznas, and Smiley,
third floor suite of Baldwin Hall was not an exceptional move. \
The Black Student Union until a petition was circulated by
(BSU) Parent's Weekend 'was some concerned residents, f t
held this past week with activities
lasting from|12 noon to 8 p.m. The team is now being housed he said.
"It's not uncommon to
to get a different point of view,"
i
change
Activities included a fashion
show, .with students modeling
some of the latest styles? from Ecoll
Erie's finest stores.
At the end of the show, Tyrone
Moore, BSU advisor and Asst.
Director of the Pace program,
presented a leadership award to
Greg Brewer, pres. of the BSU,
Have You React.
and scholastic awards to Mildred X by Sue Fuss Probably, one of * the neatest
Choice and Pierre Priestly. %
signs that people are listening
Sometimes you don't know how happens on your birthday. You
Following the fashion show a much impact you're making. You find that all of your presents are
picnic was held at Shades Beach. can't always tell if anyone is wrapped in paper made from
Many students took a break from reading what you've been scrap sheets or paper bags
their studies to enjoy the af- writing. Sometimes you don't decorated by hand with magic
ternoon^ of games, food and know if people even care. marker and crayons. Some of
dancing. f
But once in a while people your cards are even written in
surprise you. Someone will come pencil so you can erase and reuse
up to you and complain about the them! ^
Tuition Upswing.... new manual pencil sharpener in
the f library or say they like r And the gifts themselves say
jumping in leaves too. something too, like the book "A
Bag of Noodles" by Wally
Frisina were voted first and People send you J notices of Armbruster. Thumbing through
second alternates respectively. "Wasted JPaper" printed on it you can find: ^
empty spaces and you start to see
The committee that developed more organizations using scrap "'What did you do today?'
the new constitution included paper for their posters and ' I saw a spicier spinning a
"#>
student members; Sr. Matthew web, and I had never stopped for
and / William Garvey, faculty Your friends will go out of their 15 minutes and .watched that
members; and George Kidd and way to block your view as the before. It was sensational I'"
William Kennedy *as ad- cube lights up in the evening and
ministrative members. smile and say they understand And a short but profound little
when you ask them where they conversation: ' £
Issues to be discussed at the would get a 15 foot Christmas tree '"You say that you've invented
first meeting will be the election from. \ 1
of officers and members of the an electric can opener?
agenda committee, the new Walking around campus you
<<«
Yes.'
proposal- on posting course begin to hear the word "rainbow"
syllabi, and the proposal on af- "What is it for?"
8ee P e P , e Little signs that you're making
firmative Action, i kite fltS5. ° —" * progress - thank God for friends
MAY 26, 1978
THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

Ex-MSG Pros. Proud

: 4k\W
Danny Sienicki and Aline Deyot are shown battling their wits over Backgammon.
f f
by Chris Van Wagenen
It started with a roll of the dice
during September of this year,
and before you knew it, everyone
was! hit with "Backgammon
Fever, " ^ - y " " ;•• + &,
Usually played at parties,
between classes and those days of
dismal weather, backgammon
has quickly become the "board-
game of games. "*
But why this craze? Well, as
the school year progressed, more
and more people turned to
backgammon as a form of
relaxation. The fever soon caught
on, and by January, it wasn't
surprising to see a backgammon
game being played at parties
where 200 or more people show
up. m | size of the gameboard) was in-
One of the most ancient of'all
^ boardgames ano^ne of.the most
universally played, backgammon
came into existence^ over 2000
years ago. ; i
Originally, it was a twelve line
game and was played by both
Egyptians and Romans in lands
bordering the Mediterranean. In
fact, it has been played so
seriously that few Europeans, as
well as Americans, can match
the skill of better Greeks and
Levantine players.
PHOTO BY MARIANNE DRAKE
There has been no significant
change in the rules of the game,
but tne element of doubling (the
troduced during the 1920's. Since
then,gits popularity has greatly
increased/
Backgammon is both a game of J
luck and skill. Strategies vary
with each player, but most agree,
"It's all in the dice."
At Mercyhurst, backgammon
has -grown in | great interest
among students. It's not sur-
prising where one might find a
game in progress.
Though many find pleasure
with backgammon, it may well
be one of the many fads college
Reaches Goals
by Melissa McMurray
"When people ask {me what
Student| Government did this
year, there isn't one;particular
event or activity that I can pin-
point as our imajor ac-
complishment," said George
Venuto, ex-president of the 1977-
78 Student Government.
"Our major goal, which I feel
we did accomplish, was to restore
the respect that Student govern-
ment lost in previous years. We
made it a good strong and viable
organization to act as a mouth-
piece for the students and
represent "themf to the ad-
ministration," continued Venuto.
"Student Government became
more organized than ever this
year," he said. "We had many
good, working committees that
accomplished what they set out to
do. By working, efficiently, we
gained the respect for our
opinions from students, faculty
and administrators."
Venuto stated that those people
who didn't think the government
was doing its job were usually
those who didn't really know
what went into the job or what the
real goals of the government
were. I I *
One complaint that the ex-
president had was that the
students weren't' really in-
terested in what the government
was trying to do for them. He said
thatjthey didn't get involved in
school matters the way they
should, although there was a
small block of students who were
interested in the academic and
political matters at Mercyhurst.'
•"If there was more input into
Student Government, we could
have better evaluated student
problems and presented them to
the right factions for con-
sideration. This way, the
government could get more
accomplished," Venuto ex-
plained, p j
"Students are generally
apathetic except* in financial
areas," he continued. "The in-
creased graduation fee is a good
example. If that many students
had complained about other
matters, maybe we could have
accomplished a lot more through
the government. On other
matters, students spoke up only
after the fact." -\
Venuto felt that as president he
learned much more than he could
have in a class. By being involved
with the college at all levels, he
was able to observe its functions
on all those levels.
He claimed mixed feelings
about leaving. "I'm envious of
Mike Heller and all the power he
has, but I won't miss the head-
aches he'll bejfacing," he ex-
, plained. —Venuto said he would
also miss the challenging,part,
meeting with the people who run
the college and with the students.
Venuto called new MSG
President Mike Heller ai"very
sincere Band competent person.
"The experience will come
with the job. Mike has a very
challenging year ahead of him,
especially with a new dean," said
Venuto/"He will more*or less
have to act as mediator as well as
president.7 It's a big job, but I'm
confident that Mike can handle
it."
"My officers were a big help.
They did as much work as I did,
and didn't receive half the credit
or recognition."
After spending over two years
at Mercyhurst, Venuto had a few
suggestions for improvement.
R*"The academics definitely
need to be worked on, as does the
curriculumJ^he^said. ^ T h e
college must realize that it
doesn't have the resources to
offerfo wide variety of majors.
Mercyhurst should concentrate
more on its strong points and be
more 'upfront about jts
weaknesses."
"Personally," he continued, "I
got a lot from my education.
Much practical experience and a
solid background came from my
work with Student Government.'
"I guess I have a traditional
view of education. I think there is
a need for stricter academic
standards," he said. "I know I

Bathing Beauties students.around the U.S. are

going through.
Ray Gruss, a junior at
I i
felt cheated by easy courses."
Venuto said he would like to see
more course variety, a semester
system in which 15 courses would
Mercyhurst claims backgammon be taken in a year instead of 10,

Bare Bad Weather catch some rays; as you study,"

is a thinking man's game. "It
stimulates the mind. It requires a
little bit of luck and strategy on
the part of the player," he said.
and more challenging courses
offered at Mercyhurst.
After graduation, Venuto plans
to take a month off to vacation
|

by V icki Martinago fl Sophomore Tom Moffat plays and look for a job. He said,
Fierce winds .^ postponed said one female student. She to pass the time. "I play to pass tffll
"Leaving here is like starting all
baseball games,, freezing laughlingly added, "You know the time at boring parties and »^ti*0. over again. There will always be
weather cancelled crew races, the saying, 'killing two birds with there's a lot of those," he said. volB

new opportunities ahead."

the tennis team suffered, and yes,
even Sesler outside parties never
came to be.
But despite unseasonable
temperatures, bathing beauties
are found on Baldwin's sun deck,
Egan's patio, behind the tennis
courts, beside Sesler apartments
and of course, there's the pond.
Whenever the sun sneaks out,
bodies come running with
blankets, vradios and suntan
lotions.
4 apart from the wind, not to This is sometimes referred to as
One may ask, why do these
intelligent students, the majority
being women, lie in the sun, while
the high reaches 50 degrees and
40 mile per hour winds whip
across their bodies?" ^ > performed some specific out-
Certain explanations can be
given! "Face it; it's been a long
time since we've seen the sun,
remarked one sophomore co-ed.
Another explained, "It never gets
too warm up here . . A so you
have to take every single chance
you can get!" While still another
added, "It's great to lay out when
it's In the 40*8 or 50's cause then
you don't get so hot"
Some industrious students
read, write papers and do
calculus problems as theyjlie in
the sun, ''Well, you might as well
one stone'." jj
_
e Venuto
Played with a total of 30 pieces
There are all types. Some lie (15 for each player with two
out just because it's the thing to separate colors) the object of
do. However that doesn't mean backgammon is to get your
they like it. Amidst the gossip and •pieces around and off the board
passing of suntan lotions, certain
Hurst Co-Ed Awarded
cries can be heard, "I'm bored!", before your opponent. •
"Do you think I've gotten any sun
out here, anyway?'
men
It may sound relatively easy,
yet? and "How longr have I been but it's not. During the course of
the game, if there are not two
of the same color, occupying
St. Catherine Medal
There aren't many ways to • the same space,, a player of an The medal of St. Catherine, She continued. "You can't just
pass the time. If one does stand opposite color can take the op- whose namesake is traditionally learn through books, you have to
up they are sure to get blown position's piece, off the board. honored as. the patroness of also learn from personal ex-
scholars, is presented yearly by periences.
mention goose tumps twice their a "Smack"; * •::, -< i Kappa Gamma Pi, the only She is involved in school ac-
usual size. It's a wonder there The player whose pieces is off sorority of The college, as an tivities and has been recently
aren't more colds, sore throats, 1 the board must then roll to get achievement award. The woman elected to serve on the Mercy
or worse yet, cases of pneumonia. back on the playing surface. If all recipient of this honor shall have hurst College Senate for a term
Would you believe that-three six positions are occupied by two
of two years. She is also active in
Sesler tenants admitted to lying or more men of an opposite color, standing service and-or have the the Campus Ministry and folk
in the sun with temperatures in the player must wait till there's best record-' of academic group. $
the low 40's? They explained, I an opening. achievement at the end of her
"What was so funny was none of I If, in the end, a player cannot sophomore year. Ms. Zinchiak is a student aide
us. would give in and go inside. get all his pieces'off before his Eileen Zinchiak, sophomore in the Archives and her major
And let me tell you we were opponent, and also has some in psychology major, will be for- duty is to help Dr. Stuart Camp-
freezing!":* * mally presented with her award bell, assistant $• professor of
the back ' board area,
Some may question why names backgammon takes place. for her high acedemic standing history, supervise other student
"aren't given to these sun tan on Tuesday, May 30. A ~, workers. * |
Backgammon is a growing
determinists. Well, it's only to I game among Mercyhurst Ms. Zinchiak stated, "It's KHer future plans include
protect the innocent. And let's students. Although it's 2000 important to interact with graduate school, "and hopefully
Face it; anyone who lies out in 40 yearsold, Its rebirth among faculty, as well as with your to someday i work in clinical
degree temperatures, .half students is catching on like peers in order to be motivated to psychology in an administrative
dressed, just to get a tan, needs to I "fever," W T 1 cain a well balanced education." capacity, she added. |
be protected! J y
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Senior Comm Majors Bow Out 9

Mercyhurst Wins Big Battle

by Don Burger "Well, they only use me in pivot. We call them 'Hoover'
At the end of June 4'g game, the comic relief roles. Whenever the around here. They vacuum
Mercyhurst Seniors were all bases are loaded and we're about anything hit near them for the 6-
sitting around the locker room as to lose, they put me in to take the 4-3 combo." H j£
Writing Center: Students eligible for work study are the reporters entered for the post loss. That way the stars keep "Anyone else we haven't
game interviews. '';'.' - t heir records intact." *J mentioned?" asked Du Da.
asked to stop by the Writing Center in 308 Main for a Most of them passed me by and "I see," said Bob, "Hows your "Only our power hitter, Pat
detailed description of a job which involves meeting gathered around the stars of the batting average this year?" 'Boom Boom' Dunn. When the
new people as well as helping others and even your- team. One reporter Just couldn't "I've had a few hits, but I strike chips are really down, he'll
get j close, enough so he came out a lot too. Some of the players smack someone in the teeth with
self write better. Appointments for interviews may be towards me. Naturally, I adopted call me 'cancer bat' because my a line drive to get their attention.
made at the center. an important "air". Answers that wretchedness is contagious."! He's more of a 'Hassle' than he's
reflected inner wisdom and in- "Are there any other com- worth, though." 5 ' *[
sight entered my thoughts. munications majors on the . A man walked through the
Pace: Work study students interested in working With team?" locker room and 17
into his office.
incoming freshmen and assisting mentors with a year The reporter opened his mouth "Oh yesjthere's Clank' Van "Who is that? Du Da asked, "he
to speak and I interrupted him. Wagenen. i looks a little old to still be playing
long orientation program for these students may ap- "It was nothing really . f . " "Why k do they call him this game."
%
1
<ply by Completing an application blank available "Excuse me sir, where is the Clank'?" asked Du Da.f "That's our manager, fiesty
from Miriam Mashank, 215 Main. bat boy?" he asked. £ "He makes so many errors he Billy Shelly. We all owe a lot to
"Over there." I said.^ must;have iron hands.! He's a him. Especially me. Under his
After awhile, the other players great bitter, • though, and jhe guidance we've learned more
Student Union: Any students interested in working in began to drift away from the scores a lot too." 9 I about the game and how to
the Student Union for the 1978-79 school year may see other reporters. One finally came "Any others?" r succeed inside it. We all kid him a
Jan Gatti in the Union and pick up an application and over to me. "Hi, I'm'Bob Du Da •. "Oh yeah. We're all specialists lot, but his help is appreciated.
from the FLASH, got a minute?" out there on the diamond. Let's "That picture on tne wall,"
worker's manual. All students applying must be see;* .there's 'Stretch' said Du DaJ "he looks very
eligible for financial aid. Forms must be turned in by "Sure." I said dejectedly.* Stevenson, our English familiar to me." .
the end of spring term. "You played a fine game out specialist. She puts enough "You've seen him on 'High Q\
u
there. What is your name english on the ball to keep the That's 'Ageless Andy Roth', our
again?" opposition honest. She'll throw team's owner, He has prepared ^
'Placement Center: Juniors: Stop in; ate the Career "Don," Isaid, "Thanks, I try to them a curve when they least us all for our careers. I doubt that I
Planning and Placement Center, 204 Main, and get do my best whenever possible." CXDCCt it * we could have made it without
"Well Don," continued Du Da, "Wait a minute,'' said Du Da; him."
some ideas from Gary Bukowski about what you'll be "What's your major position?'' "is Rob Bobskley in com-
'doing next year at this time. "I'm a communications major, munications?" 1 "He set the standard high
Bob. There's only a few of us •"You bet. He's our fashion co- enough that we had to learn this
graduating this year." < ordinator. We all get new combat game correctly or we'd fail. I'm
^Library :iThe Library will be open until midnight on "So you're one of those elite boots once a decade." grateful for that. After four years
Tuesday,. Wednesday, and Thursday of exam week. specialists we hear* so much r "What about that fantastic with this club, Ageless Andy and
about. How are things out in the double play combo? " he asked. Billy Shelly ha veprepared me for
bull pen?" asked Du Da. "You mean the Keith-Manendo the big leagues. Thank you both."
Public Relations: Seniors who do not have use for the
six tickets to Commencement which were issued,
*please return .them to Public Relations, Egan 11.
There is a waiting list for additional tickets.
Delta Law requires you to read this
iCommunication Majors: All Communications majors
larebivited toDarlene Keith's graduation party Sun-
message before tyou leave town.
day Juneflbetweeif5^p.1n. and 9 p.m. A softball game O-Kj, thisis goodbye! Go out and get drunk!
and a volley ball] game is planned for about 7:30 in Live irupHHaVe*fufl1 The summeHs yourslT
^ Baker's Field. The party is being held at 125 East 33rd But some timeithis summer, like around August 4th,
you'd better be ready to see the funniest college
Theatre: Four one-act plays will be presented in the movie ever created. Don'tablow it!
\ Coffee House, Thursday, May 24, through Saturday,
* May 26. Carol Miller and Fred Null will appear in " A
Slight Ache", directed jjby Jeanne Palmer. "Dark
Glasses" is directed-.by Cindy Haines and will star
Tom Mc Dermot. "The Sandbox", under the direction
of Kathy Grieb, features Dolores Lee, Gary Lebicki,
land Dee DeFalco. Director Tom McDermot will
present "Here We Are". M
Jeff Abel and Sue Dats play
characters "He" and* She." Admission is free and
the plays begin at 8 p.m.

ELISA G U I D A ARTIST I N G O L D Ot SILVER

C A S T JEWELRY. C U S T O M W O R K . REPAIRS
SPECIAL GIFTS. WEDDING BANDS • • This summer the movie to see will he
4,
BY A P P O I N T M E N T O N L Y • 4 5 9 - 6 9 4 5 NATIONAL

A comedy from Universal Pictures

THE MATTY SIMMONS - IVAN REITMAN PRODUCTION
•
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE s™^ JOHN BELUSHI-TIMMATHESON
JOHN VERNON • VERNA BLOOM f THOMAS HULCE and i
DONALD SUTHERLAND as JENNINGS • Produced by MATTY SIMMONS ond
IVAN REITMAN Music by ELMER BERNSTEIN • Written by HAROLD RAAAIS.
I DOUGLAS KtNNEY 6 CHRIS MILLER Directed by JOHN LANDIS i
crnrvt«n«e ML

You'tl be talking about it all winter!

MAY 26.1978
by Gary Wesman
uti
Hmmmmmm," begins
Joanne Cooper. Seated at her
desk, she leans forward slowly
and deliberately, cups her hands
and settles Into one of those
mock-serious, eyeball-to-eyeball
stares that clearly reveals the
question she is turning over in her
mind: "Do I trust you to be
reasonable about this, or don't
"Hmmmmmmm," she begins
again, "Is this for publication, or
not? Would it be possible Just to
postpone this until Thursday,
perhaps, or later? I have this
terrible headache.. .You see, I've
had it since yesterday, and. .
.Could we talk next week?.. .I've
got this headache. . ."
But she decides to plunge
ahead anyway. Suddenly
straightening up in her chair,
tossling her hair with one hand,
she is off and. . . deliberating.
"I'm not certain how I feel,"
she says. "I'm giving this a lot of
thought, of course.. .1, ummm, I
haven't come up with any real
conclusions. . .umm. . .1 have a
dilemma, you see. I have a job
that is difficult to define.''
Thus does Joanne Cooper
measure her words these days,
when the subject concerns her
job, which is difficult, to define.
That is, no one, including herself,
quite knows where the Director of
New MSG Officers And Reps
Discuss Next Year's Issues '•
by V icki Martinago
The recently elected 1978-79
MSG officers and representatives
met for the first time this week as
the new governing body.
An important item on the
agenda was the government's
approval ofi the people recently
appointed to the executive board
of the Student Activities Com-
mittee. (SAC), They were: Jim
DiSanti, chairperson; Alda
Walker, vice-chairperson; Anita
Bonamino, secretary; and Pierre
Priestly, treasurer. All four were
unanimously approved by MSG
representatives.
Mike Heller, president of MSG,
introduced a discussion on the
organization of Parent's
Weekend for next year. He ex-
plained that Sister Carolyn
Herrmann, director of
Development and Alumni
Relations, • had suggested that
MSG be responsible for this
annual event. Heller supported
this proposal, "Though last
year's government . got away
from activities, I feel that MSG
should involve themselves in
something like this," he said to
the MSG body.
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LOUNGE
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UVI1HTIRTAIHMIHT
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_l \ students protesting this proposal.
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PHONE BUSINESS
456-2508
reakiron
Jo* ! 0
fing^ a v ing
the Learning Resource Center
stands in the labor-management
equation.
Which never mattered much
before, but it's a dilemma, all
right, now that some Mercyhurst
faculty are trying to unionize.
For Joanne Cooper, this union
business could, ummm, upset the
balance of her, umm mm,1
"special working relationship.'
It could be a headache, all right.
On the face of it the question
seems simple enough. One side
wants virtually all faculty to be
eligible to loin a union. The other
side, the administration, wants to
exclude, among others, persons
whose jobs overlap. . .what? Tto
use the terms of the equation,
management and labor—with a
capital L and that- stands for
Library. *v
"I think tof myself as a
teacher," explains Joanne
Cooper. "Roughly 60 per cent of
my time goes into teaching,
mostly on a one-to-one basis—
how to use the library—although
I teach groups occasionally.
"However: I do have* the
authority to hire and fire staff
and I am permitted to, ummm,
encumber college * moneys,
without prior approval. . .That
makes me management.
With each side Claiming
librarians *as non-negotiable
properties, Joanne Cooper and
He favored the possibility of
Parent's 4
Weekend i being
organized as Father-Daughter
Weekend has been in the past. It
was suggested that a chairman
and co-chairman be appointed to
plaii the a c t i v i t y ^ with tfthe
responsibility of organizing
additional c o m m i t t e e s . After
much discussion on the subject, it
was unanimously approved that a
chairman and co-chairman be
selected to plan the event, which
is held in October.
MSGUreasurer Steve Frisina
questioned from where funding
came for such an activity. It was
explained that, in the past,
Parent's Weekend payed for
itself through ticket sales, j
The agenda also included Jan
Gatti's, director of the Student
Union, report on the film
presentation for 1978-79. She
stated that the package deal
included 29 movies plus cartoons
for each film. This year's movies
were budgeted for $5600, while
the total cost of next year's
package is lower at about $5300.
Ms. Gatti explained that with
next year's package you are
given a considerable discount if
you take at least eight Warner
Brother's films. This a l s o
provides a higher quality of
Films, with such box-sellers a s :
"The Deep,"> "The H e r o e s . "
"The Good-Bye Girl," "Tne
Exorcist", "All the President's
Men," "SlapshDt," "The Other
Side of the Mountain," "Blazing
Saddles" and others.
At this t i m e , Ms. Gatti
proposed that the admission to
movies be raised to 80 cents for
next y e a r . Much discussion
resulted, with the majority of
President Mike Heller stated that
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her assistants are left stuck in the
middle, like one coil of the rope in
this intra-collegiate tug-of-war.
Asked to define her own
preferences, Joanne Cooper. .
tries. Carefully. In stops and
starts..
"1 would not want to lose the
capacity, um.. .1 would not want
and I think the college would not
want, umm, someone whose
discretionary powers, ummm. ."
But finally, it must be said:
"I have the responsibilities to
spend money, and to hire and
fire," she says. "Frankly, I
wouldn't want to give up either of
those."
Frankly. And yet, there is that
60 per cent of her, at least, that
remains a teacher. An either-or
proposition, administration or
faculty, is clearly unpalatable.
It is important to note here that
to say IJoanne Cooper is not
picking sides is not the same as
saying she lis straddling the
proverbial fence. Others pushed
for the union, others countered to
exclude her from it, and if any
fences happen to materialize-, it
will' be others who plonk those
miserable bricks into place. She
doesn't even know where.
Regardless of how the National
Labor Relations Board rules,
Joanne Cooper will still teach.
"One can't be a librarian at a
c a m p u s that }bring < people
together, and suggested leaving
the price at 25 cents. While others
stated that the movies are the
only real bargain left on campus.
Bos. Gatti argued that with the
higher quality of films, people
wouldn't mind the quarter in-
crease. She also stated that the
increase would help to fund
additional film festivals such a s
the Marx Brothers and the
Halloween Film Festival. Others
felt that the money intake at
movies is presently insignificant,
and that any increase would be
nominal. The proposal to raise
the movie price was voted down
by the governing body.
This was the last vote of the
day, and concluded the first
meeting of the newly elected
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college the size of this without these days? Solidarity Forever
spending a sizable amount of and pass the aspirin.
time teaching," she says. "Being
excluded from the union would (Ed. Note—Joanne Cooper,
not hurt m y teaching." * director of the Learning
The uncertainty, she says, is Resource Center, c\vas in-
" what it would do to m y relations terviewed for this story during
;
with the faculty." * the first week of May, when the
Here is the maddening, issue of faculty unionization had
frustrating part. Personal sen- reached the'stage of official
sibilities — integrity, even — are hearings.
involved here. On Friday, Jane 2, all fulltime
faculty will vote to deckle this
Joanne Cooper, you see, has issue—on whether it wants to
never played it safe, hist running form a local chapter of the
her department while * sitting Pennsylvania Higher Education
back on her faculty rank and
status and all the other con-
tractual legalisms. No, she has
always been in there pitching, in
Association.
The National Labor Relations
Board has not yet decided if the
holders of two jobs which carry
the College Senate, on sub-
committees and task forces and
whatnot, in there pitching for the
faculty viewpoint, * the faculty
full faculty status are eligible to
Join the bargaining unit. One is
Archivist'Stuart Campbell. The
other is Joanne Cooper.
position, the gung-ho liberal arts Mrs. Cooper and Dr. Campbell
faculty philosophy—she, Joanne may vote June 2, but their ballots
Cooper, the certified, papers-and- will be sealed and held until the
title-to-prove-it administrator! N LRB conducts ^ ^ f ur ttaer
Galling, it is, the thought of hearings.) ..v
what could conceivably happen if
she is excluded from the union.
To be cut off from her colleagues
(BY her colleagues?)!isolated,
considered. . .over there, with
management. .». "I hope," she
says, "regardless of what the
faculty does decide, that, ummm,
openness and trust will con-
tinue."
This is spoken with a hesitant,
tentative upturn of the voice, so
that it sounds almost like a
question, as in, "openness and
trust will continue. . .hopefully
maybe possibly yes?" ,' {
Ah, but what else can one do,
t
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PAGE 8 THE MERCI AD MAY 26,1978

Tom Chybrzynski
Well! On His Way
by Ann Kofod
He sauntered on the court
showing the confidence of Jimmy
Connors. His concentration was
that of Bjorn Borg. And when he
missed a shot -Illie Nastase.
Although he's far from reaching
the plateau these professional
players have achieved, Mercy-
hurst's Tom Chybrzynski is
well on his way to making a name
for himself in tennis.
Tom advanced to the semi-
by Mark Cipriani finals before losing to top-rated
Jan Bortner in the Westwood
Has anyone out there ever Hopefully, officials in charge of Racquet Club USTA Tour-
wondered what happened to this will see fit to can the nament. This doesn't mean that it
Mercy hurst golf team. program and use the money to isn't possible to be a winner in
Wait, let me rephrase that, upgrade some of the other sports. defeat.
does anyone out there care what Bortner, who happens to be
happened to the golf team? touring the, professional circuit
In case you don't already know, /Work certainly has been slow in this summer, was the winner of
the golf team Is in limbo right construction of our new soccer the same tournament last year.
now, after being suspended this field and tennis courts. In fact And was again expected to shine.
spring term, t | there has been no work at all. As a matter of fact, he only lost
The program as far as I'm Weather conditions and other ^j&
two games in three singles
concerned , should stay in excuses are being used to halt the matches - * until Tom Chybr-
.
•*v.
Kail for this kid to beat Bortner. He
shows, great promise." "Asj he
glanced toward the court he
added, "Look at that serve!
His receiving stance perhaps
best, depicts him. His free arm
swings in a pendulum fashion for
a reason only he knows, then the
crouch, hand to court, then to
•racquet, to his white sweatband
and back to the grip. And then the
slow smile. He's psyched. *
This isn't to say that the rest of
the team didn't do as well in the
tournament. Rich Birmingham, a
• favored player, advanced to the
quarter-finals before being
eliminated.
y
J
Andy Findlay also advanced
after sweeping a 6-0, 6-0 victory.
The double teams of Findlay-
Birmingham and Culbertson-
LaFuria were very impressive
and, when they dropped a match,

suspended animation, or fur- progress in these areas. zynski. ;;,*

thermore completely dropped Witnessing how long it took to \ Bortner had the look of total
from the list of sports here at have our Campus Center com- confidence, until Tom's first
Mercy hurst. pleted, Coach Shimpeno might service ace and then his second
It was suspended due to budget nave his field by the turn of the until he totaledfiveaces. Jan was
problems and with all the other century, f f 4 f" scared. He played well, but he
budget problems around here was not in top form. He hit into
who needs another? ' ,1 Tennis coach Dennis Ranalli the net again and again. As
Golf just does not lend itself to said last Monday' at the Sports Bortner later put it. "That kid
spectator interest.* To me It is Banquet that he set three goals Mark Cipriani was tough, I really wasn't ex-
deathly dull to, even consider for his upcoming season. pecting it." But enough about
Two
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of three ain't bad." Bortner.

watching. They were (1) to beat Edinboro
The sport does not benefit (his alma mater), (2) to win the Both crew teams have; been Tom played perhaps the finest
students from the school in any District and (3) n to A win the fighting* weather and can- tennis of his life. Well enough to
way since the links are off Nationals.^ f •$ £ cellations all? spring but last drop the first set by 7-6, a feat -.•Sv'.-?. Wk.
campus. J Twoiof the three have been Sunday the women finally rowed Bortner has never encountered at
'• j The only students it benefits accomplished and he gets his shot one in. Westwood before. Tom dropped
^ the second set 6-2. |
are the six. who are actively at the third when the team leaves The girls outraced both Grand
participating. for Kansas City Sunday. "Man, ps he giving him a
t Valley, and Michigan State to win fight," said one spectator.
It is just too expensive for what Good luck coach, but regard- the three way race on the Grand
an institution (especially Mercy- less of ^what does happen, Eiver in Grand ; Rapids, |A "That Chybrzynski's really
hurst) gets out of it. remember what the song says, Michigan. playing tough," said another fan. Tom Chybrzynski i"
'v These were just a few of the
comments heard, between bursts it wasn't without a tie-breaker or
of applause as Bortner missed or a third set.* &
Tom hit a fantastic shot. The The team has "potential *and
crowd was behind Tom to win. with the departure of only one
Why? One TadyTaidr't think Senioff*"Little "RichardV Bir-
he's cute! . . .| but really, it's mingham, it is guaranteedthe
J<i
good to,see someone so young team will bring results.
play so professionally." As for Tom Chybrzynski, things
Another man commented, "I'm couldn't be looking better.
by Chris Tomczak
match of the season. The three- rebounding department behind
setter ended in a tie breaker each Amy McNicholasJ * * ' jA
set with Casper victorious. The women's crew team also
Overall, Coach Lynn Aldrich's had a successful season when
team performed a below-average matches weren't called off
Birch ard New Laker
season finishing below the .500 because of the weather. Perhaps In an effort to capitalize on Birchard a valuable asset to the
mark. ^ * J the greatest achievement was at local high school material, new Laker team.
Coach Suzanne J arret looks to Grand * Rapids, Michigan, The Mercyhurst basketball coach Although O'Connor hopes to
have a promising volleyball team Women's Varsity won the 2,000 Dan O'Connor signed McDowell land other local standouts he
next year. Only Senior Sue Fagan meter race. High School product Doug Bir- hasn't ignored the surrounding
will not return for the volleyers. Thel softball team had a chard. 3 t area.^
The team's record was not as disappointing year. Anytime a Birchard becomes Coach
good as it should have been. team goes winless there aren't O'Connor's first recruit for the 78- The new Laker coach has set up
Many of their games could have too many highpoints. The future 79 season. 5 recruiting connections in the
Chris Tomczak gone either way, unfortunately, looks optimistic, however,
many went the wrong way. because the team is young. The 6-3 southpaw had three Buffalo and Jamestown, New
productive seasons in a Trojan York areas; J j
It is difficult to believe that this The women's basketball team, Again, Fagan is the only Senior. uniform. In his senior year Doug This is an addition to Mercy-
is my last column of the year. It under j the direction of "Rhonda ; Sue Fagan will be hard to led the Erie Section One in hurst's always productive Pitt-
has been a year of experiences. I Carlson and Jim Kahn, fared replace. At the annual women's scoring and canned 1101 points in sburgh line, which has produced
remember when, Chris Van extremely well. The 9-7 record sports picnic Fagan was voted his overall career. 1 former Laker stand-
Wagenen first let me write this wasn't too impressive but Most Valuable Player in Birchard also ranks 10th in the outs, Pauls Young and Kevin
column. I am thankful to have represents considerable im- volleyball and basketball.' For- all-time scorers parade for Erie Bradley. * • * * ^
worked with Terry Kelly. Thanks provements over the past years. tunately, the name of Mary Ann schools. While this does not guarantee
for all the help andtips,Chris and The team ran up a seven game King will be heard next year. O'Connor hopes to put Bir- anybody as a sure-thing recruit it
Terry. > winning streak, longest in the King was voted MVP for her ch ard's perimeter shooting to does put O'Connor in a position to
The first sport I covered was history of Mercyhurst " The performances in tennis and good use and this along with his land impressive talent for the
women's tennis. I got to see some Lakers also ranked as the best softball. Congratulations, Sue strong inside ability makes new season. £
defensive team with a 49.5 and Mary Ann.
pretty exciting matches. Hollv average.? In individual per- 1978 i has been an ex-
Bring vs. Vic Casper of Gannon formances, Sue Fagan ranked as perience . . . an experience I
was perhaps the most exciting high scorer and second in the nope to remember forever. V
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College Athletes End Year]

At Traditional Award Dinner
Capping off a busy sports year,
Mercyhurst College held its
annual sports award banquet
Monday night at the Holiday Inn,
downtown.
For the first time ever both
men's and women's sports were
honored at the vearly affair.
All the coaches representing
the ten intercollegiate sports at
Mercyhurst were there to award
coach returned to honor his But for the most part all the men'8 athlete, was awarded to
players that brought, him his coaches seemed satisfied and Paul Youngs *j
most successful season ever. hopefully predicted new and Sue Fagan was recipient of the
\i Fox claimed that it was his better things for next year. Outstanding Women's Athlete
greatest thrill as an athlete or f-v Even the cheerleaders, 'who award. - ^
coach and he was lucky to be were also honored at the banquet, v Finally the Earnest Gardner-
associated with such players. were anticipating better things award, an honor for excellence in t
Dave Shimpeno, soccer coach, for next year, like new crew, was awarded to both John
was glad to see his sport cheer leading outfits. Beck and Katie McCaffrey. * ' l
recognized and accepted at Although all the athletes were With many athletes returning
Mercyhurst, honored, four- individuals and many new ones waiting for \

and thank their respective In contrast, baseball coach. received special awards. * their first chance, more trophies,
athletes. Mike Cusack, was disappointed The Dean Garvey award* letters, and beer mugs seem in >

Dick Fox, ex-Laker basketball with his team's efforts. which honors the outstanding order for next year.'