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M e r c y h u r s t R a d i o Station T o
Mercyhurst's radio station will
begin closed-circuit broadcasting
by Mid-October according to An-
drew Roth, director of the Com-
munications program. The sta-
tion will assume the call letters
WMCY and will broadcast on the
AM band at a frequency of either
880 or 890.
The radio signals will be sent
by mini-transmitters through
telephone line cables. The im-
mediate^ locations .• for reception
are Egan, McAuley, and Baldwin
dormitories, the Sesler apart-
m e n t s , and the Baldwin
At Studnet Government
Parents Weekend Allotted 1000
The Parent's Weekend Com-
mittee was allotted $1000 by Mer-
cyhurst Student Government at
Monday's MSG meeting.
Initially the executive board
presented the body with the
unanimous recommendation that
the Parent's Weekend Committee
receive $175 over the! already
budgeted $600.
During the discussion that
followed it was discovered that
the. Committee had requested
$1000. . i *
The body then decided to award
the committee the full $1000
originally requested rather than
the $775 suggested by the ex-
Doris Kearns Speaks On Presidency
Dr. Doris Kearns enlightened
and educated on audience* of
nearly 150 on Thursday,
September 25 in the Zurn Recital
Hall. She spoke of her years as a
White House staff member under
President Lyndon Johnson, the
historyfof the Presidency,
Presidents of the past, and
Presidential contenders of today.
Dr. Kearns'also talked of her
best-selling inovel LYNDON
JOHNSON AND T H E
AMERICAN DREAM.
The 90 minute talk began by
Dr. Kearns defining the early
Presidents^ as" "Democratic
Kings," and ended by answering
audience questions ranging from
| the position of the Vice-President
to the future for Ted Kennedy.
The body of Dr. Kearns speech
consisted of fascinating antec-
dotes about the years she spent
with Johnson in the White House
^o at his Texas ranch, her life in
Boston and teaching at Harvard
university, a n d h e r general
f t h e p o l i t i c a l s y s t e m visible from 38th Street. {
KSc?
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J ™ « h Doris Reams' speech, was posed to Dr. Garvey because
5 ™ S f • » was able
Sh? . ^ L0f ^h o w toward
Johnson. ting in front of the prestigious ar-
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to8W
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ever ™ with
y morning and night newer design, will provide a
Townhouses. Zurn Hall, Old
Main, and the Campus Center
will most likely follow sometime
afterward. The station should ac-
quire a regular broadcast
transmitter within one to one and
a half years. Such a transmitter
will enable the station to encom-
pass the entire Erie area.
"We will be a full-service sta-
tion providing we first:
man
staff/' said Roth. A recruited
the
staff of students including a sta-
tion manager and a business
manager are needed before
WMCY can begin broadcasting.
Meeting
ecutive board.
Parent's Weekend Committee
chairman Paul Urbanowicz ex-
pressed that the extra money and
s u p p o r t Swill a s s u r e the
Weekend's success by: funding
the president's reception and a
band for the dinner dance. f
MSG President, Tim Seltzer
stated that "Parent's Weekend is
an entity in itself that pays for
itself." He reinforced the fact
that Parent's Weekend is an MSG
sponsored event and if there is
any revenue after breaking even,
it will be returned to the MSG
budget. W '
with no exceptions. "He swam so
slowly,"'she said, " because he
talked to me continuously while
we were in the water." He had a
" c o m p l e t e fascination of
anything political.'' His obsession
was with government and not just
with winning elections as she
noted of Jimmy Carter.
According to Kearns, President
Johnson ventured outside the
Added Renovations Discussed
The illuminated plastic cube
with the Mercyhurst logo will be
relocated before winter accor-
ding to Dr. Garvey. Atpresent,
the cube sits at the base of the
horse-shoe driveway leading to
Old Main. " ) made before Spring, concerning
The cube which was con-
structed in 1976, for the 50th an-
niversary will be moved to the
brow of the hill next to the learn-
ing resource center. It will be
The idea of moving the cube
it was considered out of place sit-
tofeei
chitecture of Old Main.
It is
( Steve Curclo
photo by Rebecca Martin
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All constitution revisions pro-
posed at, the September 22
meeting were approved by the
representatives. Seltzer announc-
ed that the entire revised con-
stitution will be available to the
student body by October 13th.
Next, the executive board an-
nounced that J it had already
awarded the Student Service
Bureau a $3000 loan to start J a
cash flow for the check cashing
service. Seltzer explained that
the board's decision was based
upon the representatives discus-
sion during the September 22
meeting. 1 £ %
White House to his ranch often
and did not use the White House
as a "cocoon" as the more recent
Presidents have done. Johnson
was a man who never ran out of
gifts to give. He presented Dr.
Kearns with thirteen electric
toothbrushes throughout " her
years with him, so that she would
Continued on page 3
more appropiate background for
the cube. r 1
Garvey Park, located at the
heart of the campus, will also
undergo a renovation, according
to Dr. Garvey. A decision will be
either the re-surfacing of the
asphalt and re-painting of the
sunburst,; or\ transforming the
area to a grassy park.
One tentative idea was the con-
structing of a fountain within the
park. ^ .
Original plans for Garvey Park
called for re-painting of the sun-
burst before Fall Term, but the
extensive renovations in dor-
mitories and classrooms did not
allow enough time.
B r o a d c a s t !
Although, the student station
manager will be unpaid for the
first few years, the manager posi-
tion may turn into a tuition
scholarship job similar to that of
the Merciad Editor.
Roth states that, "Mercyhurst
students will devise the program
format providing that it Is within
the bounds of good taste. We will
operate under the FCC rules as if
we were an actual radio station."
Mr. Steve Curcio, a new in-
structor in the Communications
Department, is the advisor for
the radio station. * ! \2
Parents Weekend Planning Committee standing 1-r: Paul Ur-
banowicz, Gary Bukowski, kneeling l-r: Molly Kohmiller, and Alda
Walker. f photo by Rich Forsgren
Parents Weekend Committee Optimistic
The general feeling toward
parents weekend seems to be one
of optimism according to Paul
Urbanowicz, Alan Walker, Molly
Kohmiller, and Garry Bukowski,
all of whom compose the Parents
Weekend Planning Committee.
Parents weekend will be October
10, 11 and 12. % j,
"The response from the
students has been very good,"
commented Walker. She noted
that Parents Weekend has
become more popular.
"We're expecting an estimated
500 or more people,'' * added
Urbanowicz.
"Compared to other years, the
1980 Parents Weekend is definite-
ly the best," remarded Ur-
banowicz. Both Urbanowicz and
Walker expressed that more
money has been spent this year
than previously due to inflation
and i improvements in the pro-
gram and facilities.
After initial dissent, the Stu-
dent Government voted to give
the committee $1,000, to help
defray costs during the Sept. 29
meeting of MSG.
According to ine planning com-
mittee, Parents Weekend is going
to be more relaxed and enjoyable
than other years. The Erie Hilton
will be used for the dinner and
dance in order to accommodate
more people comfortably.
\ \
Roth says broadcasting hours
will tentatively be from 9:00 to
12:00 P.M. seven days a week but
as the radio station staff grows,
the hours will increase. A cam-
paign will soon get underway to
collect records, tapes, and sound
effects to be used by the station.
Mercyhurst students will be able
to sell air time in order to pay for
some of these essentials.
IP
1
According to Roth, "events r
such as campus sports may be
broadcasted; |there are endless if
possibilities for programming."
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Activities planned include the
president's reception in Weber
nail, a dance performance by
Mercyhurst students, a soccer
game, a different cultural and
sports events * within the Erie
area, and special mass and
brunch on Sunday. Highlighting
the weekend will be the tradi-
tional dinner and dance.
The Alumni Office, directed by
Gary Bulowski, will play a large
role in parents weekend.Accor-
ding to Bukowski, the Alumni Of-
fice will act as a "behind the
scene coordinator" in seeking
letters are sent out keeping the
parents well informed.
A letter was sent to parents
last spring informing them of the
dates, and in September a follow-
up was sent with an invitation
and a 10 percent discount card for
the Holiday Inn, explained Molly
Kohmiller, alumni secretary.
Letters were also sent to the
faculty and adminstration. *
Bukowski stressed that it is im-
portant for the parents to attend,
since they wll have an opportuni-
tv to speak with the faculty and
get personalized attention.
And this, as Bukowski stated, is
"What Mercyhurst is all about."
He also stressed that parents
weekend is for all parents, not
iust freshman parents.
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The appearance of Abbie Hoff- sensible. fe

man in the lecture series spon-
sored by the Student Activities
Committee provides the Mer-
cyhurst community with an op-
portunity to seize.
This former member of the
Chicago Seven is a nationally
known media figure. Interest
beyond the gates has already
been sparked, primarily through
word of mouth, and the campus
feeling seems to be one of an-
ticipation, implies that a relative-
ly large turnout can be expected.
Despite this, the SAC has decid-
ed, through a majority vote, to
keep Hoffman's presentation in
the Zurn Recital Hall, rather than
move the event-into the Campus
i when and if an overflow in atten-
Center. While the argument that
1
thcjeampos Cente^wookhietract
from the personal and informal
atmosphere of the lecture series
. is aesthetically pleasing, it is not
OPEN FORUM
*ii
with President Garvey
! Oct. 7 f
3? jat 8:00 p.m.
in Zurn Recital Hall
No Admission Charge
The Merciad Staff
incourages attendance
Consider the following issues.
All campus activities are open to
the Erie community for a 50 cent
admisssion charge. At this time
there is no precedent which
would provide priority to
students wishing to attend. And
yet, Hoffman will be paid with
student monies, obtained for the
most part-through the activity
fees.
SAC is running the risk of turn-
ing students away from an activi-
ty for which they have already
paid a 50 dollar fee. Also, and
perhaps more seriously, there is
a definite possibility of losing
some control of the | situation
dance is reached^ „., ib.r
The j. move to the Campus
Center., would be- an;, understan-
dably difficult one. It would re-
quire considerable effort in set-
ting up. Organization and the
potential sale of tickets would be
a nuisance. > attention of Mr. Mike Cusak.
Further, while the Center may
be somewhat.impersonal for the
students, seats could be reserved
in the front specifically for them.
Mercyhurst should not lose this
opportunity to include the com-
munity outside our gates,
especially since this event, is.
sponsored by students.
Perhaps the student, activities
committee should reconsider
their position and take' the
necessary step needed to make
this college a viablejentity in
Erie.
KtiuHft nystioy?
Guest Editorial
Effective Study Hall Methods Questioned
Thus far, this academic year
has proved worthy of being noted
as a primer or base upon which
new ..standards of academic ex-
cellence and discipline are to be
introduced into thcjMercyhurst
cirriculum.
It* seems this notion of
discipline has not bypassed the
Director of Athletic and Baseball
coach of Mercyhurst College.
Mr. Cusak has implemented a
compulsory discipline into the
curriculum of those members of
the Baseball Team who have fail-
ed to maintain a QPA level of 2.3
or higher, f, | harm than good:" J.;
Twelve out of nineteen
members of the Baseball Squad,
including freshmen, are
restricted to two studv hours
nightly in the LRC. Each student
must sign a voucher stating that
he was in fact in the LRC. As a
means of verification, Mr. Cusak
frequents the LRC during these
hours to enforce imposed
disciplines. * "3
One student, not a member of
the Baseball Team, who diligent-
ly uses the resources of the LRC
for the purposes of studying,
when confronted with the issue of
discipline and the Baseball Team
was noted as commenting, /'ac-
tually, when the Baseball Team
is in the library they are so loud it
doesn't afford others the chance
to study. I think it does more
Many students | and library
workers are in agreement. Ap-
parently the imposed study hall
is not being used* to develop
disciplines. t alike.
This leads one to conclude that
another avenue of action is need-
ed. The PACE J program is one
such possibility. Eg
PACE offers a variety of ser-
vices aimed at the development
of skills such as writing, reading,
and interpersonal abilities.
While it is not necessarily aim-
ed at remedial students, it does
offer corrective aid to students
should they need it. C jS 4
In a Merciad interview over the
summer, Ms. Miriam Mashank
explained that the goal of PACE
is to provide academic help for
those students where they need it
and when they need it.
Perhaps the use of the PACE
facilities would be a more effec-
tive discipline for both the
baseball players and students
?• i
• James N. Kopchuk. 4

Merciad
VOL 51 NO. 3 MERCYHURST COLLEGE
a student
publication

OCT. 3.1980
Editor-in-chief Rebecca L. Martin
Newt Editor Mary Collins
Editor. FloScutella
Copy Editor Damien Schmidt
Feature Editor..... .Cheryl Aron
Cartoonist Jamie Borowicz, Christopher McGowan
Photography ....Rich Forsgren, Colleen Farley,
Christopher Meyers
Typists ....Mary Cay Marcione, Valerie Meyers,
' Tom Kowalski
'flews busmss.
Staff Donna Peterson, Mary Jo Allen, Taye
Coles, Joan Karmonocky, Jim Kopchuk,
Maree-Lynn Cicon, Andy Findly, Andy
Oirchino
Business Manager Bob Breslin
Fealty Advisor Steve Curcio
Publisher , Brown-Thompson Newspaper
The Merciad welcomes Letters to the Editor. Polky for letters
follows the same guidelines as article submissions. Guideline in-
formation is available in The Merciad office, located in the P
basement of Preston Hall. All submissions ace due by 4:00 on
Mondays.
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Good Men Are Hard To Find; Doris Kearns 11

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4
66
The Visit Postponed Until 81 remember him every morning
and evening while they were
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apart. J W-
The speech contained a great
A number of problems with the amount of insight about the
By Joan Karmanocky he had designed!the play from American political system. She
The play "The Visit" turned males who auditioned were scratch. * commented that, "Strong iden-
out!to have a rather short visit pointed out by Stalsky. Poor ar- tification j | with either political
here at Mercyhurst. ticulation and a difficulty in the Stalsky said that he plans to do party is very rare today. It is no
- The Theatre department here voices sounding mature when the play in the winter of next year longer a part of our social life as I
m
at Mercyhurst was to perform the projected were mentioned. and hopefully he will evoke more it once was."
drama "The Visit" under the enthusiasm. ; & if-
Stalsky added that a voice and i[ Dr. | Kearns believes that the
direction of Mr. Igor Stalsky. diction class" will i now become In spite of difficulties with the election season is "too long." She
However, because of a lack of mandatory for productions. & preparations for the now defunct commented that i the President I
males the play "Is not cancelled He decided not to jeopardize play "The Visit", Stalsky has spends nearly as much time try-
ft

but merely postponed," com- this particular show" by having good hopes for his alternative ing to win elections as he does
Or mented S t a l s k y . ' ?
Despite all the publicity, a total
males double up on parts. Stalsky
remarked that he wanted to do
play, "My Three Angels", which
is a comedy adapted by Sam and
leading the country. She stated,
"There is more focus on the can-
of only 31 people auditioned for a the show very much, but: also Bella Spewack. He pointed out didate's personality and image Doris Kearns
cast of 30, most of whom were wanted to do it well. \ | that the comedy has a good cast than on the issues."
female in a primarily male "It was a very painful decision and "Its going to be uphill all the She also made the observation cessfully to be an effective 5
production^ ',;- * J for me," he said, explaining that way." that; the presidents is an "impo- leader, according to Kearns. l
tent" man of power much like the Franklin Roosevelt was able to
"Wizard of Oz," for when you do this said Dr. Kearns.
take away the large screen, he is Doris Kearns was the first of
just an ordinary man. The Presi- five prominent speakers schedul-
dent should be able to combine ed to appear at Mercyhurst this
work, recreation and family suc- year. | 1

This week's mind mauler was first shown to me by Andy Roth to whom
my gnarled neurons are indebted. If you filled injlast week's blanks with 1
and 12 respectively, congratulations!
Consider the boxes below. Each contains two marbles. Of those six
marbles three are white and three are black. Each box is marked as in the
diagram below. If each box is mismarked how many marbles do you need
to withdraw from the boxes before you can tell what the correct marking is
for each box?!
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virus.It is characterized by fever, provided against closely related
prostration, aches and pains, and strains. r; .**§?
inflammation of the respiratory People who have an allergy to
tract.! ' eggs should not receive the
. Vaccines have been found to be vaccine. J a j
effective in reducing the in- We at the Mercyhurst Health
cidence of * the disease and are Office strive to keep the college
available at Mercyhurst College community healthy and therefore
Health Office during the months are recommending flu vaccine in-
of September and October. fections for college students,
The trivalent Flu Vaccine pro- faculty, adminstration and staff,
tects you against the: Brazil, who live and work in-a enviro-

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of flu. i J iE easily spread, i
The U.S. Public Health Service
will be the most virulent this
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No appointment is necessary
predicts that these2 three strains and this vaccine is free of charge.
Editors Note: Anyone with a
year, particularly among young health related question is en-
people and the aged, § couraged to send thein letters to
The protection afforded by this this column, in care of he Mer-
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Faculty
Featured: Robert O'Brien
"Education is an act of faith. iVyV-vAt*^ tfMi&

Any person who goes into higher

education believes I that things
can be improved.*' j j
These are reflections of Mr.
Robert O'Brien, Associate Pro-
fessor of Theology at Mer-
cyhurst. Having first taught here
in September of 1979, he feels he
may have been brought to the
' Hurst because of his expertise in
Religious Education and to
developed a new major in that
area here. f Yamaha {Upright, model UU, Jeffery: Stop getting abreast of
Although being relatively new
here/O'Brien has nevertheless
had an enriching and well-
rounded career. ^Previously he
had taught at St. Joseph's
University in Philadelphia,
Wheeling College! in West
Virginia, worked in Religious
Education programs in Illinois
and New Mexico, and was involv-
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Basset.^ t
CO: THANKS for the "safe ad-
dress and support. Cinnamon
Suitemates": shall we s add
another chapter in the book ?
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polished ebony. Only 7 months things or else it J will fbe sub-
old. Call 8334537 for price. tracted. Margaret
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in at 2 a.m.? Your Mother fe
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Mr Warder and Mr. Rude: Let's Neighbors: When are you going
have another salami omlette! to cook us dinner? girl neighbors
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ed with alcoholic counseling. "I Town tightwad: Can't I buy Colette: When do you want the
even taught one year of high Boardwalk from you? room? Megdaline
school Biology," he added with a Scoop: The apartment needs
chuckle. 1
He finds Mercyhurst diver-
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Shelbert: That was "definitely »» cleaning! Us

sified. "It is a different situation the problem. Pi
and a rather challenging one at Scoop: We knew cleaning
Robert O'Brien . Soccer Series Record: Tennis 2, peepers -would get rid of the
that." When asked to comment
about the 'Hurst community in outside the classroom Crew 0. Last game: Tennis 5, fleas! Us
general, he noted: "You see enriching experiences available good deal of confidence in human Crew 3., Next game: Sat. 6:00
every activity here, whether it be to the Mercyhurst student. ingenuity. "We c a n ' t be p.m. Nancy: Great omlettes and they
athletic, spiritual, or social at- "I can't help worrying about pessimistic. For example, look at weren't burned! *Your roomies
tended by less than 20 of the the people who are conspicuously today's energy shortages and Ying: Don't fall from high places.
students. That As r a t h e r absent from all the classical con- nuclear power scares. Yang l Ju-^.--'^ T W&l Nancy: When do we have
disheartening.".;; * certs and all the theatrical, pro- j 'We must have hope tha t these tomatoe covered pancakes?
O'Brien went on to say that ductions/ in their four years problems will be solved by Jeff: A coke and a smile. Ethnics £M
w here." he added.7 analyzing past mistakes.", he
H. tth ..the new ^administration,
there is a warming and a sense of Mr. O'Brien describes himself continued confidently, "I don't Flan: You're a pretty smart Dave: I'll help a -neighbor
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community developing.^ "The
Christian dimension is being em-
phasized. Previously, none of the
departments, 4 J feel, seemed to
know what their role was in this
area.
simply as one who loves peace. believe the human race is ready iockette! Coach E. a n y t i m e . . . Want to play
He discussed the registration and to shuts the jbook on the last baseball? Your neighbor
the possible draft. "The role of chapter and say that's it."?
the^ conscientious objector is When asked to reflect on the Mine, all mine!
grossly over simplified." he future gof Mercyhurst, Mr.
pointed out that it is a difficult O'Brien was blunt. "I think we've
and demanding role which must been very lucky that things have
Accu-Type /

"Perhaps some students feel be a deep personality factor in- worked out so well for the 'Hurst
they have been saturated with
* religion, so they take a sabbatical
•when they come to college. But
herent in an individual's day to despite inadequate planning.
day living. "In the future, I'm sure better Typing tSWicA^/attjae/G &
He went on to discuss other con- organization, fixation of
the "Mercyhurst experience"
should be something enriching-
students should come out with ex-
troversial events. With the Iran priorities, and more interest in
situation, he believes that the activities will prevail. I certainly
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Campus Housing A National Crunch; . * - <

Sftou» iVo Effect On 'Hurst Campus

by Mary Jo Allen
Universities and colleges
across the nation are experienc-
ing on-campus housing | shor-
tages. To accommodate this
overload, double rooms are
changed into triples and students
are being stuffed in converted
study areas and lounges. These
inconveniences last anywhere
from a few ) weeks to a full
academic year. I Ms. Aiello agrees that lowered
Fortunately, Mercyhurst is not
a victim of this pressing problem.
Phyllis Aiello, Director of Hous-
ing, declares there is no
residence hall shortage here at
the Hurst. "We have four empty
b e d s f h e r e in w o m e n ' s
r e s i d e n c e s — a l t h o u g h an
overflow was expected. The
men's floors of McAuley are fill-
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Brigg'sjAvenue.'' | U p-
perclassmen who opted for apart-
ments and the withdrawal of
freshmen have kept Mercyhurst
from being overcrowded, i
When asked whether there are
any converted rooms on campus,
Ms. Aiello explained, "No. In the
school's historyfyes—a different
type of conversion, Egan hall
once housed faculty offices, but
as enrollment increased, it was
converted into la women's
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Ms. Aiello feels the elimination
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a space for growth." f
A housing official's study at the
University of Deleware recently
concluded that over-crowded con-
ditions produced evidence of ir-
ritation and bickering and that
students did not do as well
academically, as they could have
under normal circumstances.
grades are the first effect of over-
crowding. She also declared the
second effect is drop-outs.
"Students who are Drovided with
over-crowded conditions feel that
they are not wanted."
There are two major reasons
cited for the problem of over-
crowding. First, colleges are
reluctant' to build new facilities.
The University of Georgia hous-
ing director explained, "it would
be financial suicide."
The second reason is the "ris-
ing percentage of students com-
ing back to live in the dorms in-
stead of seeking off-campus
housing." ? | $8*
5 Mercyhurst is considering
alleviating both of these reasons
in one move. As explained by the
housing director, "President
Garvey Sis investigating the
possibility £ of obtaining a grant
3 time, however, he'll get paid for
for the purpose of| building a
residence hall conference area. It
will be co-ed and mainly for
upper-classmen; particularly
seniors." The building would
house ^approximately 118
students.4 fp
The j new hall is needed,
although there is no shortage at
the present time. Upper-
classmen are tired of residence
hall living and long for something
different. Exciting new concepts
are being used, including a
balcony for each bedroom with
sliding glass doors.|
Apparently, Mercyhurst is do-
ing everthing it can to keep this
national problem from spreading
to its campus.! i
v students will turn out, and they'll
§ 10 a.m. to 2 p|m. Daily
AbbielHoffman To Speak At 'Hurst;
Fourth Stop On National LecturejjCircut
(CPS)fAbbie Hoffman, on the
run for seven years, will hit the
road again in a few weeks. This
i t . . • . 4 t
The ex-Yippie leader-turned-
fugitive will soon begin a college
lecture tour to tell his story to
America's youth. His first speech
is scheduled for October 6 at the
University of Miami. Other plan-
ned lectures will be at the Univer-
sity of Syracuse, Brandeis (his
alma mater, and at Mercyhurst
College in Pennsylvania.
New Line Presentations, a New
York-based lecture bureau which
handles other sixties figures like
Bobby Seale, Timothy Leary and
Jerry Rubin, is arranging Hoff-
man's schedule. A spokesman for
New Line said the 43-year-old ac-
tivist would probably pick up
"somewhere between three and
five thousand per speech."
Editors note: Rich Lanzillo,
Student Activities Chairman and
vice president of student govern-
ment, explained that Mercyhurst
is paying? Hoffman $4,000 to
appear. I ^ %
Originally the price was
around $5,000. However, since the
college is contracting other
speakers from the company
handling Hoffman, Lanzillo was
able to negotiate a discount.
Michael Harpster, marketing
specialist for New Line, said the
idea of Hoffman hitting the lec-
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friend, Jerry Rubin, called to say after? his frst few lectures.
Abbie would be interested in Editors Note: In the original Col-
speaking to students ^ once he lege Press Service release
emerged from seclusion. While in (Volume 19, Number 8,
hiding, Hoffman, using his September 29, 1980) Mercyhurst
assumed name of Barry Freed, College was incorectly referred
contacted Rubin personnally to to as Mercy College, ry'
make the* n e c e s s a r y ar- f THE MERCIAD notified the
rangements for the deal. service of the oversight in a
"He called me a few times and telephone conversation early
made no unreasonable demands. Tuesday morning. Members of
"He did; say he wanted 'very the community will be pleased to
much to go to his alma mater know that |a correction will be
Brandeis, and to other big made in the next CPS issue.
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"Bread And Chocolate" Not Foreign; Campus Popeibock Bestsellers

Films For Discussion Holds First Showing 1. Sophie's Choice, by William Styron. (Bantam, $3.50.)
Star-crossed lovers and the nature of evil: fiction
When one hears the phrase well-performed (as those who at- (bread) nor does he feel at home 2. The Empire Strikes Back, by Donald F. Glut. (Ballantine,
"foreign film", one is often temp- tended Sunday's presentation in the rich sweet society of
ted to wince, cringe a bit, and Switzerland (chocolate). $2.25.) Star Wars sequel: fiction.
here at the 'Hurst will verify.) j _ . _

recall visions of obscure settings, | The plot is drawn on the joys Nino struggles throughout with 3. Class Reunion, by fiona Jaffe. (Dell, $2.75.) Four
unrecognizable actors, strange and turmoils of an Italian work- the decision to either \ stay in Radcliffe grads and how they fared: fiction. f
strains of music and convoluted ing in Switzerland. Though the Switzerland and make money for
plot lines. It's easy to feel a bit on contrast between the two races is his family in Italy or go home to 4. The Shining, by Stephen King. (NAL/Signet, $2.95.) Boy
the periphery of things when even blatantly almost exaggeratedly his people and face being nothing.
subtitles do little to clarify the The variety of circumstances confronts terror in old hotel: fiction. \
portrayed, the true emphasis in
conglomerate of images dancing the film is not directed toward the which propel Nino toward his at-
cryptically on a screen at the 5. Petals on the Wind, by V. C. Andrews. (Pocket, $2.75.)
differences in cultures so much tempt to find himself, are both Children take revenge in horror sequel: fiction. |
showing of a foreign film. f as it is directed toward the hero's hysterical and saddening.
Bread and Chocolate however, thwarted attempts to identify The viewer finds Nino, unable
is a delightful Italian made film, with himself. 6. Shibumi, by Trevanian. (Ballantine, $2.95.) Intrigues of
to function |as ij a misplaced perfect assassin and perfect lover: fiction \
entertaining in its own right Nino, who at the opening of the Italian, dying his hair blond to
(even without intense diagnostic film is seen at a refined outdoor pass himself off as a more a ac-
interpretation of its possible sym- c
ceptable entity in the cold at- 7. What Color is Your Parachute?, by Richard N. Bolles.
gathering of Swiss devouring (Ten Speed Press, $5.95.) Career and job guidebook.
bols— though j many may be with Italian heartiness a bread mosphere of Switzerland, only to
present.) r- ^ and chocolate sandwich, give himself | away while wat-
Director Franco Brusati and somehow speaks to; the theme of ching a soccer game on T.V. in a 8. The Last Enchantment, by Mart Stewart. (Fawcett/
actor Nino Manfredi are a magic the film. \ ^ public tavern. He lean jeer the Crest, $2.95.) Tale of King Arthur's Camelot: fiction.f %
combination! The film is at once He is neither comfortable with Italian team only to a point but at
funny, melancholy, coherent and himself as a plain-living Italian a ^crucial moment in the game, 9. A Woman of Substance, by Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Nino shouts^GOf GO!", cheer- (Avon, $2.95.) Successful woman & her children: fiction.
ing the Italians to victory and get-
ting himself thrown out into the 10. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Ed-
street. wards. (J. P. Tarcher, $8.95.) Anyone can draw.
His disguise a failureJ Nino
resolves to identify with the rest Compiled by The Chronicle of Higher Education from information

mind readings of Italians in Switzerland. This

attempt leads him to fall in with
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Nino confronts them: "Am I
like You?" he asks. They think he A Second Flowering, by Malcolm Cowley. (Penguin, $4.95.)
is but Nino knows better—he's an Memories and appraisals of Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulk-
by Bonnie James individual. \ ner, Wolfe, etc. * H 1
The movie ends with Nino boar-
ding a train back to Italy. He has Feelings, by William Gaylin, M.D. (Ballantine, $2.50.) Hurtful
Cone-shaped empty temporarily J given? up his quest or happy they're all good for you. f *
for self esteem.
Widest the mouth on the breast- But, the final frames of the film Satire's Political Dictionary, by William Safire. (Ballantine,
sharp at the base, which points show us the hero walking slowly $9.95.) True meanings of words abused by politicians.
out of a train tunnel looking a bit
pained and bewildered but*still Association of American Publishers
directly to the pit of rthejsoul. determined to discover himself.
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Baseball Takes First At Invitational;
Gannon Strikes Out In DoubleiHeader
The Laker baseball team con- Joe Rocco singled, Russ Bob Delia Rocca added a run in
tinued their winning ways as they Wilhelm singled, Young con- the sixth with a solo home run as
took first place at the Seneca In- nected on a three run homer and John Costello gave up two runs on
vitational Tournament and swept Jim Hesse ^followed with a solo a home run by | Randy Bar-
a doubleheader from i. Gannon shot, f I tholomew. Costello struck out 13
University on Tuesday. After hitting his second homer to raise his record to 2-1.
In opening day competition of of the^ame, in the fourth inning, In the finale, the 'Hurst built a
the tourney, the Lakers faced Hesse drilled a grand slam that 6-0 lead with a three run homer
P.H. Bradford! John Johnston gave the 'Hurst a 13-3| victory. by Rocco and Hesse. Conroy add-
went the distance to pick up his Tony Arcabascio pitched out of ed a solo shot as Beaver County
i first win? as|he struck out 14
Panthers. 4|
several tough jams to gain his se-
cond win. * i n
fell victim 10-1.-Russ Wilhelm en-
countered no trouble, gaining his
The big bats for the' Hurst were With a berth in the champion- first victory. f |
Mike Conroy, Al Young and ship game at stake, the 'Hurst Jim Hesse went 1- for 17 with 4
Johnston. Conroy collected three scored three runs in the top of the homeruns and 12 RBI's to" be
hits,| Young -three RBI's and first against Erie | Community named tourney MVP. %
Johnston a two run home run as College ' I H After blasting Gannon earlier
the Lakers coasted 12-0. Rocco walked, Wilhelm singled in the season, the Lakers had to
The second round featured the Hesse singled in^ajran,*Frank score two runs in the seventh to
'Hurst vs. the host Seneca Kudlac singled in a run and Glen beat The Golden Knights 3-2. »w
Braves J The Lakers wasted no
time, scoring six times in the
Allen forced the final run in with
a walk.
I In the second game, the Lakers
scored four runs on RBI singles
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first inning. by DellaRocca, Allen, and Dick Laker Jeff Campbell attempts to hold off ambitious Pitt, players
White to insure a 4-1 victory. during Saturday's game at Veterans Stadium. Lakers fell to Pitt. 5-
In Volleyball George Kosko and John 2* I photo by Rich Frosgren
Johnston picked up the victories
for the 'Hurst.
New Coach Sets Lady Spikers Right | The team record now stands at Soccer Drops First Game;
12-2. i m
This year the lady spikers have a new coach and many new faces on
the volleyball team, g Me
Lose Hard To Pitt Panthers
& The spikers coach, Elaine Ruggiero, is a graduate from Har- With a 5-2 defeat by the tJniver- Pitt, coached" by Leo Bemis,
borcreek High School. She later coached volleyball and physical sity of Pittsburgh at the Erie dominated the Blue and Green in
education at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. She
has been voted "Coach OfiThe Year "tin both state and the Lakers 1 Veterans Stadium on Saturday,,
the Mercyhurst Soccer "Heam
dropped its first game of the
the first half, but there was a 2-2
scoreline in the second half. Mer-
cyhurst got off to a bad start, but
•
region. ?
Coach Ruggiero's goal is "To play to our potential, and to win the
Keystone Conference." J W\
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Net|X * season to slip to 3-1-1 for the year.
"We were beaten by 5[Pitt's
superior team speed," remarked
a high stajninat level r proved
helpful to the /Hurst as itrounda
second breath later in the game.
The Lady spikers have 3 returning starters. This year's starting
ladies are: Jeanne Baas, Anne Burbules, Lisa Jacobitz, Pamela
Behrend a slightly disappointed Laker
coach, Dave Shimpeno. "I learn-
Although Pitt won decisively,
Coach Bemis was impressed with
Manuso and Carla Smith. - *L |ln women's tennis action, ed from this game that we must the 'Hurst.^ "The young Mer-
So far the ladies have had 3 matches. They beat Niagara College 2 Lady Lakers keep rolling al< return to our old passing game cyhurst team plays a balanced
out of 3 games, 15-8, 15-13, then lost to Fredonia, 13-15, 7-15 and to The Mercyhurst Women's tei £ because that's what we do best." game." He said: "Qave-Cross is
Clarion 6-15,1-15,15-9,12-15 best out of 5 games. \ | team raised their neariperi ret "With two early head goals by iLStfaTigeTdus 'a striker as I haVe
Their record stands at 1-2.St 1 "•*-*»ft*fl*i record to 4-1 with a resounding 6-1 Bob Hughes, the Pitt Panthers seen. I am glad that we managed
victory vs. crosstown Penn-State scrambled to a 5-0 lead by the to contain him so that he wasn't
Behrend. * | time |that the Lakers found a turned loose on us."
Mercyhurst totally dominated rhythm that could match that of Mercyhurst had onlyfiveshots
the match as the only blemish the Blue and Gold. Nick Wilson
Cross Country Runs At Invitational came when Donna Higgins added to Hughes' -two early
on goal compared with the Pan-
thers' 11. Moffat was resistant in
defeated Chris Stroebel after the counters to put the half time goal for the Lakers, but the Pan-
Although transportation pro- Following Matt was Tom Victory was, assured for score at 3-0. | . * jk ther forwards^ were too strong
blems almost caused the 'Hurst Kowalski, finishing with a time of Mercyhurst. g « Eric Tiedke and Wilson pushed last Saturday' * \
cross-country team * to miss the 39:46. With some hard work, Tom Netter Notes:'Friday's match the score up to\ 5-0 within ten At the half, 13 year old Kevin
invitational at Indiana University should be right up with Matt com- vith Thiel was cancelled due to minutes of the start of the second Sebunia won a dinner for two at
on Saturday, most of the team peting for the number one spot. |jj *old weather. In scheduled action period and men the Lakers found the Erie Hilton when he scored
members still came across with Rounding out the 'Hurst team this week, the ladies travel to some fire. Shawn Bence, assisted past Erie Morning News sports
their best efforts." { 5 were Jim Steen and Gary "Ski" G annon on Tuesday September 30 by Dave Cross's indirect free reporter Dennis Michalski. •,
| Matt Truesdale led the Laker Baron, also running their best ef- and Villa Maria on Thursday Oc- kick, reduced | the scoreto5-1. H Saturday's game, was made
men, completing the 6.2 mile forts to date. • • tober 2 and come home to play And, with only four minutes re- possible by the sponsorship of
course in 39:06 minutes. This was For the women, Mary Jo dine Geneva on Saturday October 4. maining, sophomore Ed Glenwood Distributing Company
the first time Matt has raced at once again let her strong Mascharka nailed home an in- and the Erie Hilton.
this distance. background of distance running dividual effort to {finalize the Shawn B e n c e a n d Ed
show through in the 3.1 mile race. scoreline at 5-2. $M , Mascharka are the 'Hurst's
She led her teammates, Cindy "The Panthers played up to leading scorers with four goals
Fuhrer and Colleen Farley, with WANT TO their best today, and we didn't" apiece. On Wednesday the
COLLEGE a time of 23:20. \
The Lakers' next meet will be
1 remarked Mascharka. "The
most significant factor in the
Lakers played Allegheny, and
EARN on Saturday, »the team hosts
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STUDENTS this Saturday, as they travel to
New York for the Fredonia In-
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