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13 MERCYHURST COLLEGE
1979
Calendar:
No Change
It appears that the calendar proposal, intersession would be
issue has finally been settled for .eliminated and fall term would be
(his year. *• extended to approximately 13
On January 23, the division weeks. ?
chairpersons met with Dr. John The decisions to! retain the
Millar,: dean of the college and present calendar has been for-
vice president of academic warded to College President
services, and recommended that Shane, the College Senate, and
there be no change in the present (he "Mercyhurst * Student
academic calendar. Government. They in turn will
., "We determined that we would make their recommendations to
gain something more by keeping i he president and the Board of
the calendar the same," said Trustees. ?
Millar. "The majority of the Shane, noting that the agenda
students likev* the present for the Board of Trustees was
calendar." full, said (hat he could not forsee
.-«•> Millar said that the majority of any action by (he board.
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the J*Mercyhurst community fl "Iw would not differ with the
showed support for intersession. recommendation of the division
"The 4-3-3 calendar plan was a chairpersons and Dr. Miliar,"
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iworkable option, but we felt (hat Shane said. *
(he college could gain more fron Asked if the issue, of the
Above are, chorus members and dancers from the Theatre Arts Department's production of the present calendar." ^ calendar would be brought up
"Oklahoma!" which debuts in the Little Theatre Friday, February 2 at 8 p.m. The 'Hurst production of the The division chairpersons had again*in the future, Millar said
Rodgers and Hammer stein classic will have three performances this weekend and again next weekend, r been asked to consider a proposal that he does not see another call
photo by Sandy Habura for an academic calendar change for a change for at least five
to a 4-3-3 system.? Under this years. •
viewpoint
O.K. Here's an issue Tor We've heard that (he number of
everyone to think about. It'sl communications majors is in-
simple and direct and quite creasing in this college. We'd still
important. like to know where they all are.
Newspaper work is a vital part of
The Merciad ris in trouble, communications and mass media
Every week we try to produce an t o d a y an< | a n opportunity that
eight page pa per for the benefit offt shouldn't be passed up by the To the^Editor: \ L
Correspondence... \
the Mercyhurst community. The students. ' -i Many members of the! Mer- ran back to her home to prepare even with the misery you bring.
work required for all of this is The Merciad can't continue to cyhurst community have heard for six more weeks of winter. As Punxsutawney Peg, your
phenominal. There's writing, be put out by so few people much of Punxsutawney' Phil, the she ran to her bungalow the smile,
typing, editing, jpicture taking,? longer. Something will suffer. We famous groundhogs whose assembled residents sang this carries just a hint of spring.
interviewing, lay-put work - the f^f that the paper is a vital February 2nd appearance song to her (the song is sung to & But, Punxsutawney Peg, your
list is almost endless. * source of information and reveals whether or not winter will the tune of "Mexicali Rose". shadow v *•:
It's unfortunate that the people communication on this campus continue for six more weeks. Father Patrick or myself will \J- makes us hang our heads and
involved are few and far bet- anc j cannot be allowed to die. What most people don't know is sing it-to anyone who wants an want to cry. ; *.
ween. Each week a handful of S o there's an issue - will the
that we at the college have our unforgettable experience.) So stuff your six long weeks of
people make an effort to do it all Mercyhurst community antf own Punxsutawney Peg.? Sr. Punxsutawney Phil's been winter
and the task is get ting beyond our snident body act 9 Peggy Anibaldi of the Can i pus lonely * A
Ministry staff hails from Punxie. Punxsutawney Peg, goodbye.
capabilities. Sue Fuss in his little hole so far away. Childhood habits are not easily
In her childhood she received All alone* he does his solemn broken. To this day, though she is
the honor of being chosen as the duty y, r <
backup for Phil. Each February no longer in Punxie, Peg cannot
second from the age of 14 until t elling us when spring will have help herself on groundhog day.
its day. She still rises long before dawn
^jmerciad
she entered the convent, Peg Now we bring some warmth to and goes to look for her shadow.
would go out into the cold 15 this cold winter,
minutes before dawn. If Phil Now she looks for it in Garvey
overslept it was Peg's job to look Phil can put an end to tears and Park. And if you listen carefully
for her shadow. woe. you can hear her cracked voice
Editor John Bruno We have found a mate for humming Punxsutawney Peg.
News Editor Sue Fuss One year, I960, Phil had partied Philip, £• . Watch for her this Friday J It is a
too much the night before. Peg Punxsutawney Peg, hello. sight worth watching. ]
Feature Editor Vicki Martinago had to take over. As daylight Punxsutawney Peg, we -love I '. Sincerely,
Sports Editors . . . . Bob Delia Rocca, Chris Tomczak emerged she saw her shadow and you,, 3 Dave Blanchfield
Contributing Writers JoAnn Alexander* Kevin !
Downey ; jt 4 !
Contributing Artists Jamie Borowicz, Suzanne
Rieker, Gene Weber * . -
Photographer Diane Crandall
Layout and Design John Bruno, Kevin Downey
Copy Editors Cathy Betcher, Joyce Sparrow
Typist A Beth Young
Faculty Advisor William Shelley
The Merciad accepts, in fact encourages, the svlfc
mission of articles, letters, and stories from any and
all members of the Mercyhurst College community:
students, faculty, administrators, trustees, and frien-
ds of the school. However, as responsible journalists
we must reserve the following rights:
1. The right to revise copy into standard English;
2. The right to revise copy into correct journalistic
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3. And, finally, the right to revise copy (but not
| change meaning) to fill layout design. >
In addition, Letters to the Editor must be signed,
must be factually verifiable, and must be written in
good taste. Names will be withheld upon request, but
false names will not be used. ;
FEBRUARY 2,1979
THE MERCIAD PAGE 3
Corporate President
Addresses AMS Group
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A J ? . ^ 1 college's firsl changing himself rather than the
Administrative4 Management organization," he said. "People The Weekly Sentinel, located at
Society (AMS) meeting of the will follow a learner but not a 3003 Flower Road in Erie, has a
new year featured Lord Cor- knower. ? circulation of 4,200 readers. It y/.v«,v.v.v/l
poration PresidenlgJDonald Aistadt added that an ideal covers the Millcreek, Wattsburg,
Aistadt, who spoke on topics leader is one who is a "loving Fort LeBoeuf, General McLane,
dealing with leadership style. critic." One, according to him, H a r b o r c r e e k , I r o q u o i s ,
"Leaders can be divided into who knows when to commend and Wesleyville, Waterford and
two groups," Aistadt told an when to reprimand an employee. McKean areas. '?
audience of 30,?"those; that are "Ah effective leader has to At the suggestion of the paper's
proactive and those who [ are know when to turn on the right publisher, Phillip A. Gargoline,
reactive." He explained that a emotion at the right time," he the Sentinel requested a co-op
reactive leader deals with day to concluded. f student from the 'Hurst. Senior
day problems, while a proactive Aistadt, a graduate of the Communications major Terry
leader**is goal oriented and University of Pittsburgh, holds Kelly, who was sports editor on
looking towards the future. many impressive titles. He is|a the Merciad for two years, was
Approximately 17 • 11 urst member of the Board of Advisors selected.
business majors belong to the at Case Western-Reserve School Presently, Terryj handles the
college chapter of the AMS. The Donald Aistadt of Management; trustee at Rose sports news and photographs for M.4mj* Ji#j& f
students interact with the local doing so, the employee would be Hulman Institute of Technology; the Sentinel. Managing editor
business world and, as Aistadt is better able to plan future goals member of the Faraday Society William W. Longmore said tha'
an example of, its more and, hopefully, increase his or of England; trustee and chair- both Kelly and another student William Longmore
prominent figures. f her confidence and .ability in man of the academic and hired from a \ local college are
Aistadt also dealt with (topics handling responsibility. education committee at the doing well.^ | Originally, in 1951, the Sentinel
that- concern executive The corporate president Polytechnic Institute of New "We feel that internships on a was known as the Summit Press.
decisionmaking. He expressed described what he felt were York; member of the American small weekly paper such as ours At the time it served only Summit
positive feelings about his em- successful characteristics of a Management Association and a provides a well-rounded in- Township. In 1965, the name was
ployees- taking an active role in good leader., corporate member of the Con- troduction to the field of jour- changed to the Weekly'Sentinel
that process. He stressed that by "A leader is more interested in ference Board. nalism and communications," and has since has had
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Longmore said. progressive growth. ^
It may not be "Star Wars", but enough. At times the script calls through space. | believes that the initial on-the-job
it's not bad. "Superman" allows for him to be a little hoakey, but These special effects, com- training period is well worth the
you to be a child full of wonder that's alright - after all, he is bined with a superb cast which lime and effort
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and fantasy. In fact, the movie is Superman. includes! Marlon Brando as The interns gain a great deal of
a nice change of pace for the The movie deals with the story Superman's Krypton fatherland experience not only writing, but
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viewer. * of the heroic character, from his Gene Hackman tas the arch in photo-typesetting, camera
Chistopher Reeve portrays the infancy on the planet Krypton to villain Lex Luther, make for an worki layout and paste-up,
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mild-mannered, shy and bum- his adulthood on earth. It's like impressive movie overall. editing and photography - all
bling Clark Kent, who transforms the comic books, only the pic- But if |you value jintense major facets in the print media.
himself into Superman in order to tures come to life courtesy of fine character development, a con- In addition, Longmore stressed
fight crime and protect the in- cinematography and special flicting story-line and [[symbolic that interns learn a great deal of 455-5333
nocent -J or. "fight for truth, effects. | meaning, this movie may con.e first-hand knowledge about
justice and the American Way." The jfilm's more memorable across as a bit trite. "Superman" people; about working;, with 1020 Brown Avenue
Reeve captures the humble and moments include the spectacular absorbs the audience into its people; and, in general, the world
sincere personality of Kent and explosion of Krypton, the tran- actionpacked plot with a prin e of work. Presently, the interns Erie, Pa. 16502
develops Superman as the ail- sporting of the child Superman to objective to entertain are writing editorials, which is a
American hero effectively earth andithe numerous-flights And that it does. new feature for the Sentinel, mm .
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Darlene Wawreiko, Senior Sr. Phyllis, Director of Housing Ed Austin, Sophomore Andy Giachino, Freshman
"I like them - I've eaten there "There must be changes made "I eat the food in the cafeteria
"They try, but the meals leave because that's the only place to
a lot to be desired." for six years." in the quality of the food."
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K104 You Got Her Car Safety Tips Baldwin. ROTC Scholarships
13 The U.S. Army ROTC progran
at Mercyhurst is extending the
Winter. On slippery roads and WRITING CENTER scholarship program to. include
Senior communications major classroom lectures," she con- at low speed, cars are designed The Writing Center, 308 Main, students who are not\ currently
Sue 5 Lef t wich > is presently [em- cluded. "By actually involving and manufactured. to run into willfoffer two sessions of *"The participating in the program.
ployed at ki04 - GO radio station myself in the activity, I feel I'm gates, poles, parked or {moving Research Paper Workshop"#on Freshmen or sophomores in-
on a co-op ed basis. She is learning more. That uneasiness cars and intersections. February 14 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. terested in exploring the
assistant to the station's progran about the future is dissolving. I'm m When the engine of a car w ith Anyone having? difficulties possibility of a , career in the
director. more confident now and I feel I automatic ^transmission is writing term papers is invited to military, please contact Dr.
Sue said the experience is can cope." I started, one function of the attend. R.S.V.P will be ap- Millar before Friday, February
"providing me with the chance to automatic choke is to increase' preciated. I B 9. 1 J • II
try out what I'll be doing in the idling speed during the warn, up.;
future." She added that since she The driver's foot should be on
has been employed at K104 she the accelerator[when the car is
has become familiar with some of running, or else it* may run 20
the behind-the-scenes operations miles an hour down a slight
of 44a radio station. grade. And as s you slow down
I'm learning how the sales preparing to stop, the automatic
department!works rand what it transmission shifts to low, put-
takes to keep a station func- ting! more power to the rear
tioning," she said. "Doing wheels.
production work takes con- Because of better traction,
centration but it's also enjoyable. snow tires and power to the rear
Choosing background music and. wheels, the. front brakes , when
deciding how to deliver a con? brakes are applied, are apt to
mercial can be the best part of lock and the front wheels skid
production." first when on ice and snow. The
Sue indicated that, through her rear wheels are then just driving
job, many questions she's raised the car forward.
concerning tier major have been f. The remedy for this situation is
answered. "There is only so mm shifting the automatic tran-
much a person can learn fron Sue Lef twich smission to neutral. Shift to N. At
slow speed,* a better braking
balance is achieved between
front and rear wheels as brakes What Expired Parking Meter?! - Education Professor James In-
are applied. fantino, left, clowns around with Security Sergeant Bob Bedlow in Big
It works. Try it. Practice it. Weber parking lot. Even though both are noted for doing their jobs
Before Or After Class Better luck. That's what it's^all well, they ain't half bad when it comes to mugging for a ca mera j
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by Chris Tomczak * work as a geological consultant in t "Because we're small, we can't remaining to give the team a four added ten. • J
"I go out and do the things I land use and development. play a team evenly on the point lead and some breathing The Mercyhurst women cagers
want to do. I don't Just wait for In a iworld which is too often boards," said coach Rhonda room. King ended the game with now stand at 2-3 as they take to
things to happen." serious, it is refreshing to meet Carlson. "We have to play our nine points. the road for two away games this
Diane Masterson's personality friendly, open and pleasant ballgame and that's running." Debbie Chilcott led all scorers week. : *
reflects her life style. She is people who maintain a sense of With this philosophy, the Lady with 18 points and Tina Tomczak
constantly busy, from bikeriding humor. Diane Masterson is one of Lakers hustled to their second chipped in nine. Diane Master- Lady Laker Stats
and running to photography and these people. victory of the season. The 'Hurst son, Linda McCartney and Mary All statistics are compiled fron.
reading about science. squeezed past Villa Maria Reiber each scored six. Kin. the first five Laker contests.
Masterson is a 23-year old College, 60-56 last Saturday. Dodd put in two shots and Mary
senior from Central Falls, Rhode The turning point was an ef- Mahon rounded out the Laker The 'Hurst is averaging 50.8
Island. She has a double major in fective 3-1-1 Laker press. The scoring with a bucket. points per game while giving up
geology and environmental team caged the press as they 63. In the first half, the Lakers
studies. were behind with less than 15 The Villa game helped the have averaged 22.8 points while
"The best thing at Mercy hurst m minutes to play. their opponents have scored 33.
Lakers forget a 72-44 bouncing
The Villa team rattled as the Gannon two days earlier. Gannon by In the second twenty minutes, the
is finding my major," she said; "I Lakers have scored 28, their
found something 1 really enjoy." Lakers outscored them 34-24 the outscored fine 'Hurst 37-18 the
Masterson graduated from second twenty minutes. The opponents 30. |
Notre Dame High where she 'Hurst capitalized on .Villa first twenty minutes as the Chilcott Is averaging 14.2 points
plaved basketball for four years mistakes and.turned them into Lancers* Rona Nesbit hit 24 and McCartney, 10.8. Toniczak
and volleyball for two years. At quick layups. - points. totals 8.6, King 7.4 and Masterson
the 'Hurst, she is co-captain of Mary Ann King scored two foul Chilcott was again high Laker 4.8 points per game.
the basketball team and plays
third base in soft ball.
"I like the social aspect of
sports participation/1 like being \ INTRAMURAL STANDINGS
with people and i ma king them
laugh. I'd like to consider myself Co-Ed Volleyball jHeifs Intramural Basketball |
the team jester," Masterson OB Of J o i n y 2 a W 9 Tmwday, January 25 Monday, January 29
noted
She feels the 'Hurst has given \kAM - Henrys 70 Bronx Bombers 61 Ebony Connection 67
her the opportunity to travel She n r c c | u t | #T Lo Mochlne by forfeit over- * -Joint Effort 61
recently participated in the in- tttah^xUVX
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J U j J m jones* 5 ^ Mother's Milk by forfeit over
tercession course in the Virgin X**? •y ; : " : "
5
j 9 Fighting Rebels by forfeit f 1 .. Hope To Do Better
Islands and has also gone to P ^ ^ ™ ™ ] | over Bullets
Colorado in a similar course. LI. b © r e s s . & . m . » 1 1 GermyCrms83 Rkhds 42
Masterson said the biggest
influence In her life has been her an jjt jfuu i w 1 1 .
parents. "They let me do things • 1~H 1 R v Women's fcrtiomurol
on my own," sne recalled. "They
have never pressured me."
Her independence and easy T * * ^KZ'iL' I l Eoan Scholars 23 Clalk Bow 8
going attitude have resulted. * I S ? * * D S
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As far as the future is con- V LW:
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cerned, Masterson plans on going
to graduate school and eventually Diane Masterson