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VOLUME 48 NO. 15 MERCYHURST COLLEGE FEBRUARY 13, 1976 :*L

Visitors by Melissa McMurray, Merciad Staff Reporter

Open House, sponsored by the Admissions Office, will be held Sunday, February 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The purpose of the open house is to give prospective students and members of the Erie community a chance to become better acquainted with Mercyhurst. students, faculty and administration will be on hand to answer any questions that visitors may have. . ,

Zurn Science and Fine Arts Building will be the center of attention during the open house. Displays will be set up in Zurn by each department of the school.

Tours will be given of the campus, followed by sessions on admissions policies, financial aid, career coun­seling and placement. " A video-tape of one of the

dance performances will run continually in Zurn lobby. At 3 p.m. there will be a live dance performance entitled "Bizet's Symphony inC."

The art department will have " demonstrations throughout the open house hours. ^*1 |

A film on cancer research will be shown by Sr. Bymard Poydock, RSM, and a film on law enforcement will be shown by James Kinnane. Various other displays and presentations will also be given. *

At 4 p.m. the Campus Ministry will hold a mass in the faculty lounge for the guests attending the open house and any interested members of the 'Hurst community. \

Jack Riley, : assistant director of admissions, said

Ministry

about the open house:1 "This will be the biggest recruiting day of the year." Admissions is expecting between 300 and 400 people to visit Mercyhurst during the day.

Riley also said that this will be a good opportunity for people to find out about Mercyhurst. This is one of the few times that the faculty, administration and students will be together to answer questions. Mercyhurst students go all out to welcome visitors.

Students Volunteer Sixteen Mercyhurst College

students answered the call for volunteer services at Erie County Hospital, Girard, on Wednesday, February 4, in

the midst of the employee strike.

Throughout the day the Mercyhurst students and other volunteers bathed,

Will Be Evaluated In the coming week, the

Mercyhurst College Campus Ministry will undergo evaluation by the Catholic C a m p u s M i n i s t r y Association.

Frank Molland from the Cunningham Newman Center at the University of Vermont and John Bendik from East Stroudsburg State College will be taking a good look at the Campus Ministry.

These two men have been standouts in their fields for as much as 15 years.

Beginning on Sunday evening, February 15, and ending on Wednesday morn­ing, February 18 the two gentlemen will conduct va r ious examina t ion processes including a party Monday evening in the faculty lounge.

They will present a questionnaire to members of the Mercyhurst community making inquiries as to the various services the Campus

Ministry performs and the worth they have.

The intention of the visit is to objectively evaluate the importance and worth of the ministry program and to suggest any changes and-or additions that would be helpful.

Wednesday, Frank Holland and John Bendik will give a summary to David Blanch-field and Fr. Guy Patrick concluding the evaluation.

Volunteers Sheri Sykes, Debra Stumpf, David Pallotta, Lisa Kmetz.

Photo by Bob Ronksley

Search Committee Members Held Meeting The first meeting for the

Search Committee for Vice President of Academic Services was held Wed­nesday, February 11, at 10 a.m.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss procedures and guidelines to be used in screening applicants.

Members of the committee

are: Marilynn M. Jewell, associate professor of Ger­man and assistant to President Marion Shane, chairperson; Marvin E. Camburn, associate professor of mathematics; Sr. Carolyn Herrmann, RSM, director of development; James V. Kinnane, assistant professor of law enforcement; Kent Koch, junior, law en­

forcement ; Richard J. Kubiak, professor of history; Jean Lavin, coordinator of interpersonal development programs; Frank McMahon, junior, law enforcement; Patty Mullaugh, junior, law enforcement; Sharon Santia, assistant professor of Spanish; and Sr. Eustace Taylor, RSM, professor emeritus of E nglish.

Hospital changed, and fed patients, cooked, laundered, ami folded linens.

The students were: Dorie Megroz, John Williams, Anne Valentine, Casey Cronin, Debra Stumpf, John Martin, Lisa Kmetz, Sheri Sykes, Angelee Smith, Cathy Burns, Phyllis Pieffer, Sue Sontag, David Pallotta, Jane Nestor, Gail Hudak, and Cindy Casali.

"The patients' reaction was beautiful," Dorie Megroz said. "They were very ap­preciative of our efforts."

Erie County Hospital is a hospital for people who need constant care; most of then\ are elderly and bed-ridden. Some are mentally retarded.

Lisa Kmetz and Sheri Sykes worked with mentally retarded people. Ms. Kmetz said, "At first both of us were scared. We had never done this sort of thing before. Most of the retarded patients couldn't talk, so to express themselves they would hit and bite. Those who could talk were cursing out the strikers. They all felt rejected but grateful that we came."

David Blanchfield, campus minister, organized the volunteers. He and Mrs. Thomas Monaghan provided transportation to and from the hospital.

Blanchfield stated that they did have some trouble crossing the picket lines. Strikers attempted to stop their cars, but the police came to let them through.

t Hurst Dancers Perform

Mercyhurst ballet students display their talent in performance.

The Mercyhurst Dance Department will put on a ballet performance at Tech Memorial Auditorium on February 29, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The program consists of three ballets: "Symphony in C," "Sunday 1900", and a Russian dance.

Ismet Mouhedin, assistant professor of dance, choreographed the entire program.

The music of "Symphony in C" is by the French composer Georges Bizet. The choreography basically follows the music which has no underlying plot. It is very lyrical and flowing.

"Sundav 1900" is based on t r i

three waltzes by Johann Strauss Jr.: "The Emperor Waltz", "Voices of Spring** and "The Blue Danube/'

The choreography captures the mood of a Sunday af­ternoon around the turn of the 20th century.

The Russian dance is yet to be announced.

Tickets .for the per­formance are free to Mercy­hurst students, ad­ministration, faculty and staff. They will be available at the Dance Department office.

For non-Mercy hurst spectators, tickets are $2.50 for adults and $1 for students, senior citizens and children.

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Give For Die

Lunch Needy

by Darhne Keith

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In?the middle of Thursday afternoon, the idea of taking a theatte poll of the Mercyhurst* Campus hit me withj lightning force. f f

So I set out with pen and pad in hand to find out how many people actually go to the Mercyhurst! Little Theatre ; | why or why not they go; if the free admission made a dif­ference and did they see 1776.

Considering my scepticism concerning the Mercyhurst community to theatre, | my findings were remarkably good.

Of the fifty freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors I questioned, 19 fresh­men have^ seen one play (I776),flo|sophomores have seen three plays, 15 juniors

phave seen five shows and five seniors have seen zero to one play, since they've been here.

As for why the students ^attend the Little Theatre, most t people stated, "For enjoyment, entertainment, a night out." I |

I* was especially pleased with the I following quotes from 'Hurst students, i

Marianne Dolan, freshman, ^.stated, "I go to the theatre to ?be aware of the talent in our school." "7 "?

David Pallotta, freshman, stated, "I enjoyed the cast members in 1776 sincelthey gave their all, I; for a good production."

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Pat Short, junior, said, "I like the*plays here. They're well: organized and well selected. I'm never disap­pointed N when l\ go to the Mercyhurst Little Theatre."

Jose Maguel, junior, stated, "I like to take advantage of the culture and exposure to art." i

Greg Zafutto, junior, reflected, "Like a lot of other people here, I Inever gave theatre a chance - I always felt theatre was just for its majors.TBut now after seeing a number of shows, I can see that theatre has something for everyone." m

Mary Clancy, senior, said sne enjoys theatre and she'd just as soon go here to see a show, * -M

The free admission to the Little Theatre's productions definitely agreed with all the students I polled.

A few,students did say that they would go eveng if the shows weren't free. jS H The production of 1776 also seems t6 have had an impact oh our• \fcommunity. Students found it, "exciting, en­tertaining, education."

I only hope it means that the Mercyhurst community will continue l to attend per­formances. SpThe ^theatre here or anywherte is for everyone*. It's about us.. .and our lives.

It's also a diversion from

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our school activities. % ' In summation, the most

enlightening statement in the poll came from * freshman Anne Valentine who laughed and said she goes to the shows' here because, "It's fun -Slt's theatre -1 like theatre."

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Although most people are fortunate to have an abun­dance of food in this age, there are many people who don't have an ample supply.

These people who are less fortunate are the ones being aided by the new program in the Campus Ministry. % The program is simply entitled, "Soup Kitchen." The "SOUD!Kitchen" was put ipto effefefSanuafy 23. .:f*?IJryW|

Every Thursday afternoon between 12 and \ip.m., .the Campus Ministry serves soup, free of charge.

Ballet Alive Campus by Donna Walker

11 would like to direct the attention of the Mercyhurst community to an unusual and exciting] happening here on campus. j $ | I

When was the last time you were in Weber Hall? I mean upstairs in Weber Hall.\

Are you aware that upstairs lives a small yetl vibrant minority of this community?

Go up and take a good long look at the place.

See \those mirrors wall surrounding Renaissance painting, fe

See those two long wooden barres along each side.

If ^you've been this ob­servant so far you'1U realize you are in the territory of this college's dance department, d

Yes, friends, right here on

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NOTICE: \W ; ffi The Budget and the Finance

Committee of the College Senate Invites all members of the Mercy­hurst community! to submit written concerns and-or suggestions regarding the 1976-77 college > budget to David Pines, Chairman of the Budget * and Finance Committee,! Room 215 Preston. f|jp $

individuals may sign their let­ters or remain anonymous. It will be helpful If comments are sub­mitted by March 1,976. *&

HOTEL-RESTAURANT I I MANAGEMENT

SOCIETY MEETING: Friday, February 20th at 3:00 In

Room 201 Main. "•t i Topics we will discuss:

Upcoming hoagie sale, upcoming luncheon * Gannon College, Chicago trip, and soup Kitchen.

This meeting is for you * be there! # :i

SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN'S CREW DINNER RAFFLE

Raffle Date • March 4,1976 at the women's basketball game against Villa. Tickets are 25 cents. \

Dinner for two at 2 Erie restaurants such as: Holiday Inn -Downtown and South. tSerafini's. Spartan inn. These are fust a few of many.

V. STUDIO PRODUCTION

Bringing It All Back Home Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Ms. Maripat Rafferty Production dates: T

February 19,20,21 in the Coffee Mouse Free To All

f GUIDED TOUR Any person or group interested In

having a guided tour through the studio art faculty exhibit, please contact Susan Kemenyffy or a member of the art division.

campus j there lives and breathes jan authentic ballet touring J company, | | The Mouhedin Ballet Company under the^directionlof ballet master Ismet Mouhedin.

The company iwill i begin touring | various cities this spring.

Probably a lot of you are saying you don't know anything about ballet. | k That may be true,'but I'm sure most of you are acquainted with at least one of the department's majors. ^Haven't you ever wondered

exactly what they do in class? $ Ha verfT you €ver wondered what those kids carry around in those big bags? #

Welt, this February 29th the department will' present a mixed program at Tech Memorial High if \ *

Shows will be at 3 and 8 p.m.fand R.U.S,*wiH*provide transportation. * f A bus will take you there, wait outside for you and get you safely home. &

Connie Currey and Allan Kinze will perform the pas de deux from "Le Corsaire." fThe entire company will

p-erform Mouhe d in ' s choreography to Georges Bizet's Symphony No. 1 in C.

Bizet is the man who made "Carmen" a household word. -Another Russian folk piece

is also planned. That's on Sunday,iPebruary 29th at 3 and 8 p.m. ?

There is still plenty of time to join the student

David Blanchfield asks that students and faculty give up their regular lunch and join them for soup. |x I

The main purposes of the "Soup Kitchen" are making people aware;of the hunger problem that exists i and getting faculty members to share their views. *

Usually during some part of the hour set aside for lunch, contributions aremade.

During the three weeks of the program, an average of 20 people per week have at­tended and $25 per week has been collected.

¥ All contributions and left­over soup fis j. taken to Emmaus House alias "Soup Kitchen." Emmaus House is located at Fourth and Holland streets. r ) ,

This is the namesake of the "Soupf Kitchen" and it is primarily managed by the Benedictine Sisters. v

The original "Soup Kit­chen" gave needy people food, just as the Campus Ministry's program.

During the hour set aside, there are various speakers to listen to while enjoying the lunch. | | One of the speakers in the pastjj was" Jamie. Yule; his topic was on malnutrition and learning. •

Another guest speaker was Sandra Sivulich who spoke on the subject of hunger and its effects on children, fctln-the future, some of the speakers? will be Sr. Mary-Claire Kennedy, Linda Sch­midt andSr. Maria O'Connor.

The various soups served throughout the weeks are donated by faculty members or their wives. # I In the future various soups will be donated by Bertha Kiwicz, Barbara Blessing, David Pines and the Hotel-Restaurant Management Club. i

organization, Friends of the Mouhedin Ballet, f

Anyone is welcome. There will be a meeting for all members and anyone in­teres ted ] Wednesday, February 18, at 8 p.m. in the faculty lounge located in Preston Hall

I Literary artists, photographers, artists, faculty, administration,'and students.

The Mercyhurst Literary Magazine is now seeking material to be placed in the 1976 edition, scheduled to be released May l. §

Submit all manuscripts (including poems, short stories; and one-act plays), photographs and prints to:

—the main desk of the LRC. —The Information Office in Old Main. -Box 921, Campus Post Office, Preston Hall. Deadline for submitting materialls March 12.

Need remain unti

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Dr. Barbara Weigert and Sister Patricia Whalen, in­structors in education at Mercyhurst, are doing In-Service^ work ih the area of reading .with an elementary school staff in Union City, Pa. :The two instructors have

been in the program for three weeks. Dr. Weigert's work consists of demonstration teaching in second, third, and fourth grade classrooms. Sister's, work includes con­sulting teachers in Union City, making suggestions on teaching materials and helping teachers learning centers. < r The two instructors are I

working with the cooperation of,Mr. Eaton who is the coordinator f of the project, and Mr. Vergona, Principal of the Union City school district, f The, project f is* done on'. Wednesdays, y where • Dr. ;* Weigert teaches reading to^ the children andf^Sister Patricia^ consults with teachers. Tuesdays are spent... gathering information on the reading classes and talking with the teachers. ?T ^ 't The entire project is being sponsored byf the Inter­mediate 5 Unjit which serves the educational] needs of Nor thwestern Pa.

According to Dr. Weigert, who is the President of the Erie County• < Reading Association, regarding the in-service Project: "It has been a thoroughly enjoyable learn

ing .experience. The team approach has been an ef­fective way for Sister Patricia and me to exchange ideas and to interact with teachers and children. It' has been good for us to work 'on the spot' with reading. The missing ingredient; in classes at Mercyhurst is the little children; there are plenty of those in this situa tion.''

Sunday, February 22, marks the opening of the Senior Exhibition by Susan Kra us and Sharon Smith.

The show will consist of various medias including: oil, acrylics, * watercolor, graphite, ceramics ^ and jewelry.

An interesting contrast can be seen through both the traditional and contemporary styles of the artists.

Most of the oil paintings by Sharon Smith depict scenes of Venice. \, J Sharon was fortunate enough to accompany the group of students Sister Angelica took to Italy last year, during the winter term.

All of the oils are printed with the pallete knife and reflect aj more traditional style. ; T ••

Sharon will also have jewelry on display as well as ceramics, i ' '

Sue's work reveals a more contemporary mode. Her work is composed of drawings of familiar subject matter

placed in unusual settings. An example of this is her

highly detailed renderings of objects ranging from band-aids to tennis balls.

Her paintings and ceramics portray a more whimsical and funlike style.

Everyone is welcome to

attend the opening of the artiste9 show at the Mercy­hurst College Learning Resource Center, second floor lobby. i

The? show will run from February 22 through March 7. Most of -the pieces in the exhibition will be for sale.

Senior art majors Sharon Smith and Sue Kraus. Photo by Bob Ronksley

Continuing Through March 12

Faculty I Artistsi Exhibit Works DarientKt*

The place to be Thursday evening, February 12, will be on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center (LRO. |Ey f J

The reason is the studio art faculty exhibit. This exhibit will begin at &\'pm and con­tinue until 9:30 pm. i : S tt This exhibit will be open to all faculty members, students and anyone else interested in viewing it. f I j*;A reception will follow the opening ceremonies *and all the exhibitors will be present to provide guided tours.'!

The studio ] artlfaculty exhibit is an annual event and this year will!be on display from February 12 thru March 12. ;ii i £ n '&m

This year Susan Kemenyf fy is the organizer of the exhibit.

Along with her displays, there r-will be others done by Sister Angelica Cummings, Daniel Burke, Marsha Cisek, Edward** Higgins, Ernest Mauthe and Joseph Pizza t.

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Although Sr. Angelica is no longer a faculty member^her talents ;and» projecting per­sonality are a must for the exhibit. % % j$j|$^ i 1

fin addition to the exhibit of art works, ge Wolfgang Christian, a new member of the faculty |will \ display photographs. 'pM f

'All the displays in the exhibit will be for sale. The prices will be on sale upon request. 21 M *M £ 1

Some of the various art works include 10L drawings done in the past year by Daniel " V Burke, These drawings are executed in pencil, J pastels, conte, silverpoint, markers and colored pencils. -^ ^ J

Some of Edward Higgins works include three pieces or miniatured sculpture, a jewelry J pendant depicting a knight's armor, and various colored ceramic pots. |

Also included are three sculptural ceramic knots and one plastic knot. The knots are entitled, "Ed's and Roy's Knots." v * g

Ernest ??' Mauthe is displaying seven paintings of mixed media type including

watercolor!' drawing and acrylic, all completed in the past year/^ ?• H

A .collage entitled, "In Memory of My wither—A Good Man" and assorted works lot 5 vinyl tape on melamine coated masonite and mirrors are the exhibits of Joseph Pizza t.

Finally, Susan Kemenyffy's displays include three ceramic wall murals using the I raku( process, two linoleum prints, six mon-prints and four ceramic raku platters. %

I The exhibit will be available for viewing during library hours.

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enters To To the Editor: f

This letter: is to inform the students, who are not directly affected by the conditions in McAuley Hall. There was great dissent among the student living in McAuley as to the adverse living condition that have plagued the dorm for some time. Among these conditions was the lack of heat in numerous rooms and the lack of action by interested administrators to our grievances. We (the student body) felt that immediate action had to be taken to curb the heating problem. Because of past experiences, we found that utilizing proper channels seemed to get no immediate action to serious problems. | < 1 : The administration has acted upon our grievances and has promised by the end of the term to get the dorm in better shape. One important change is that the administration will visit the dorm on a monthly baste.i f ';• 'I ft? ' < WW

We, the students, felt that going to the media was the only way j of getting immediate action and are quite pleased with the outcome thus far. f {

wk Jeff Best i m .1 n Tony Quint r

To the Editor: -f jj I would like you to think back to Tuesday,

February 3, at 10:25 p.m. If you can remember that far back, yourjmemory should reveal a security officer entering your office.* *P* W I p^i

Once you recall that seme, you should remember that the security officer did not order you to "evacuate the building." In fact this officer stated that you and your staff could stay as long as you closed the door that you left by.

There was no command to "disregard." The security officer on duty that night went against

his direct orders to secure the building, so that the Merciad staff could get their i stories typed. That security officer felt that you were justified in working past the normal lock up time of that building.

That security officer received misleading and unfair publicity from your letter in the Merciad dated Feb. 6. | * M * 1

That same security officer received heavy criticism from his supervisors] and his fellow of­ficers. I f

That officer has lost all respect for some, if not all of the Merciad staff.} The Merciad staff should not have to twist the facts in order to get a story to write.

With no respect, £ | I John S. Morris The Security Officer 3 on duty Feb. 3,10:25 p.m.

To the Editor: i 1 % f I 1 Once again, we the undersigned, have read the schoolpaper to learn about events and activities that have already happened. The Merciad does a fine job of reporting, but how about a weekly column devoted to all the events happening at the five area colleges as well as the things that go on in theimmediate Erie area? A few phone calls to the other colleges Iwould be all that is necessary to secure the information. We're sure the Merciad budget could afford the <few pennies it would take!to make these calls. As for finding out what events are taking place in Erie, the Merciad would only have to spend about forty cents a week foi*a copy ofHhe Sunday^Erie Times News. We're sure there are many more who share the view that we are losing out by not being informed about off campus activities. I I % % | f

Thomas Richterf Sheila Walshr Glenn La zzaro Diane O'Connor

Editor's Reply: \ i jj t Your request is unfair* First, we do print the events

that will happen on campus. When The Merciad does receive press releases from other colleges which are interesting to our students, they are printed. Secondly, we do not have a phone; our budget does not permit one. Finally, since the Sunday Erie Times is only 40 cents]purchase one yourself!

Editor To the Editor: $ $.

Since I am certain that you want the Merciad to be an epitome of veracity, I bring to your attention one misprint appearing in the February 6 issue. }•

The article" entitled "Seminar Deals with Environment" contains-repeated^references to the 4'Environmental Science Department." I believe the reference should be to the Environmental Studies Department which was given this name precisely because it is an interdisciplinary department in the division of Natural Science and Mathematics. >

Respectfully, J »i J|§ ;; ^ | Marvin E.Camburn I Acting Chairman of the | Division of Natural Science

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We appreciate you \ bringing this to our attention. Now that we are aware of the different department titles, this misprint? will be avoided in the future. Thank you for taking an interest in The Merciad.

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Sesler Lease Traps Apartment Tenants

"Warning: By signing this lease, you give up your right to notice and court trial and hearing."

The above stipulation is taken from the Sesler Apartment lease and is an example of one of the waver clauses that are buried in this landlord oriented document. The lease also contains other clauses that need to be further explained for 'the student's own protection. *

According to ,the* legal advise this reporter received, the above waver clause strips away basic rights of the student and leaves him or her powerless. On the other hand, in a courtroom the student would probably win the case over the landlord for the simple reason the court today looks down on wavers since they form an unbalanced trial. Apparently there wouldn't be any problem unless one considers that court costs could be several hundred dollars if the student would go to court.; Again the tenant is trapped. A \ —/% * W/:

"The Landlord and its representatives may enter the leased premises, at any reasonable time without notice tor... any purpose which the Landlord or its representatives deem necessary." V what is deemed necessary for a search of the apartment and who are the landlord's represen­tatives? These two basic questions come to mind when reading this clause yet neither one is answered .in the entire lease. 'J-'

In Pennsylvania the garnishment of wages (the right of the landlord to collect rent from an employer of the tenant) is illegal yet the following appears in the lease, i * *

"A court judgment may be taken against you without your prior knowledge and the powers of court can be used to collect, from you or your employer regardless of any claims you may have against the landlord. ^ * ^ j f f?f ^

Many;-questions arise from these clauses and others in the lease of which appears to be drawn up rather broadly. The use of these clauses is not evident yet there still is the potential threat that they could be used against the student. i $

ft bylFred Noll

To the Editor: Campus activities are constantly in the .news,

either being praised or put down. Having been at the 'Hurst for three years, I've seen and heard my share of entertainment. But, for me, the most "eventful" year is the one we are currently experiencing. The school has had two national recording groups in one year (Gunhill Road and the Buoys), performers on the verge of big-time success (Ralph, Chris Rush. Mirabai and Divided We Stand), and national touring companies like the Alpha-Omega Players. These entertainers are by no means two-bit artists struggling to make a buck. They're all known and respected as ^professionals,; whether or not the students realize it. £ «

None of these social events would've gotten off the

f[round if it weren't for the fine direction and eadership exhibited by Frank Sirotnak and his SAC personnel. In my opinion, Frank has done an excellent job of scheduling the various campus programs. He relates well to both resident and non-resident people, meeting their needs as best he can with the limited budget. Some may think that he's too young for such an important position; however.? for Frank, fit's $ definite asset. He's in touch With what's hapeningj something of which only a small minority can boast.

I'm really grateful to. Frank and his staff for making fantastic entertainment available Ho the Mercyhurst community. Whether it's Coffee House, Mini-concerts,'movies, theatre, etc...., I:know that I j m getting the most out of my activities fee. "

John R. Burrow Editor's Reply: i I K i

SAC has done an excellent lob. Entertainment on campus has improved tremendously this year, which [ives us hope fur'future betterment land a larger •udget. 1 ? \ i

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•Increasing concern about their environment and their dwindling supply of natural resources has prompted" the leaders of developing nations to increase significantly their requests for Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in en­vironmental projects.

To help meet this demand. the Smithsonian Institution and the Peace Corps initiated a joint program in 1971 to provide qualified scientists and environmentalists for

Peace Corps, Graduate Schools Provide Opportunities these projects. To date, nearly 500 volunteers, have been* assigned {overseas through the Smithsonian-PeaceiCorps Environmental Program. |

The Smithsonian assists the Peace Corps in designing projects in the environmental and natural resource fields, and by recruiting, selecting, and recommending qualified applicants? for placement. Volunteers now serve in en­vironmental assignments in

most of the 60 countries that have Peace Corps programs.

Volunteers are provided with travel to and from assignments, i housing | and a modest living allowance that varies from* country to country. The Peace Corps also sets aside $75 per month for each Volunteer as a readjustment {allowance available at; the end of ser­vice, ff $ | For further information or application? materials/? write

Students Raise Complaints Saga The students of Mercy hurst

College, like other colleges complain about the food in the cafeteria, but at Mercyhurst a group of" girls at Baldwin Hall are faking action^ The girls (who wish to remain nameless) started to com­plain about the food at Mercy-hurstv Cafeteria ?t and especially Saga Food Service.

The: girls said Saga Food was better last year. Among the I complaints were that there was* an overabundance of hamburgers, fish, meat loaf, fj potatoes? and turkey. They also said that! the selection offered by Saga is small.? To add further grievances they said that the cookies and cakes are stale and dry. I f £ f f The residents of Baldwin said | that j Saga serves too many eggs. They also went on to say that? the eggs; don't seem too appetizing because they are sometimes uncooked andcold. W |

Not only, according to the girls, is the food bad, butjjthe silverware and the dishes are dirty and greasy. f

They also added that the shrimp portions on Saturday night should be larger. They want lunch and dinner times

I by Rich Frasca to be extended.

Now to give the Saga Food Service the flips side of the coin. Saga's representative. Esther Yusko, vunit staff supervisor, held a meeting on January 28, 1976 at 2:30 p.m| in the cafeteria^he meeting was open to the student body and was advertised Ifor two weeks andfin plain view for all. *The meeting isn't a once a year affair, but held monthly. Attending the meeting on the 281 of January, were Esther Yusko and onlyf three students, including myself.

pAt the ^meeting, ^Esther waited twenty minutes for the petitioners to show and state

Mrs] Early {I iAi; workshop? on Reading

Activities will jjbe given by Mrs. Early. from Edinboro State College on Friday, February/, 20, 1976 in the Mercyhurst College fFaculty Lounge, starting at 10 a.mj fe|Mrs. Early, |a noted educator in the afield of reading, will demonstrate how to make materials to promote reading! readiness. For the first fhour of the workshop, Mrs. Early will

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their case. She said that anyone who disliked the food should complain to Kent "Bottes'SKoch. i

# At the table in the cafeterii as you enter, a suggestion box is provided for comments or complaints.

'Saga also said {that if something was wrong, bring it back. Esther continued to say that if on a Saturday steak night, if you want your steak cooked differently i just go back to the grill and ask for it to be cooked to order. Esther concluded in saying that they are getting ,a new dish machine and plan to'expand the dish room.

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to: Smithsonian-Peace Corps Environmental Program, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C, 20560, or visit the Career Planning and Placement Office, 204-Maia

Sovou have decided to go to Graduate School $. # Why? There are many reasons for enrolling in graduate study and most students expect a

p amount of 'return1 as the result of their education. Many students.... will remain just mat, students... because they are 'still searching* or want to extend their education into areas of study far which they!have had 'neither time nor motivation.' With the economy being what* it is, it could give the final push to attend Graduate School as a means of attaining a position in a

Of course, going to Graduate 'School takes money,. $600 jj to $2,500 for tuition, with the average around $1,600 and this does not include living expenses. *

Financial Aid is available.. . check with the financial aid office at the graduate school or university you wish to attend. * 'W

Fellowships are usually contributed by the university, are tax exempt and require no service in return. •* j v |

' Assistantships are ad­ministered by the granting institution and ./generally require work in the form of teaching, research assistance

or other service. Loans usually do not

require repayment until after graduation,;and then at low interest rates. There art two majors - programs ad­ministered through the United States Office of Education and is available to g r a d u a t e s t u d e n t s : Guaranteed Student Loans (all students are eligible regardless of how high the family income), and National Direct Student Loans (based entirely on need as deter­mined by the financial aid office). % \ | College 4?Work-Study'; is based on need and pays a wage for hours worked in any given job< on or off the cam* pus. I

In addition, there are other specialised forms of federal assistance, private loans and a wide variety of scholarships offered by foundations, agencies and; specific educational! institutions. These, are listed in the following sources, 'available at the Career Planning and Placement Office,' 204 Main. They are as follows: GAP SFAS (financial aid in­formation) ,; Grants Register 1978*75, A Selected List of Major Fellowship Oppor­tunities and Aids to Advanced Education for United States Citizens, and Grants for Graduate Study : Abroad 1976-77. *- l

Conduct Reading Workshop give a general overview lof materials top promote reading. The rest of the workshop will be devoted! to making these materials.

Jan Weber, a special education major at Mercy­hurst is the organizer of the workshop, fAccor ding Uo her. Mrs. Early 'has a very good reputation in area schools/1

1 when |i asked how she became organized in having a

reading workshoph campus, she explained that she at­tended one of Mrs. Early's Workshops and was, "overwhelmed by her variety of materials." C

With the help of two faculty members of Mercyhurst's Education department, Sister Patricia Whalen, and Dr. Barbara Weigert, plans were started early in December to bring Mrs. Early and her

talents to Mercyhurst. With the help of Bob McKee, a senior| Special Education major, arrangements *aro near completed for Feb. 20,

*? The materials that a re to be made at«the workshop are unique and out of the or­dinary. They serve as sup­plementary materials to?be used by the kids on their own, with flearning as a motive behind all of them.

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PAGE 6 MERCYHURST COLLEGE FEBRUARY 13. 1976

The following is a phone conversation that took place on the eve of the Lakers' victory over Edinboro State College at Edinboro. >..No<way,xChris, you can't seriously believe yoii'llfwin

down here. .. .Why can't we? We almost won before, n

.. .That s in the past, we've won a lot of games since thea ...Well, we have, too. L ... (laughing) 8-7. Oh, you're doing real well. y ...Laugh now, but tomorrow's going to be a different story. Sunday: February8,4:00p.m. *J] ...I thought you were going to win, tired one (myself

laughing hard). J ...(no comment) k ...Well? (laughing harder) P ...They're still a toed ball club, Chris. ...(still laughing) Edinboro's tired and we'll see your tired

ball club in the play-offs. (I mean that too). Thank you, Lakers. After a year and a half of

harassment of listening to "How tired the basketball team is" now I've finally got the last laugh. Many of my beloved friends still haverft recovered from the shock of losing, as they would say, to small time Mercyhurst.

Thank you, Lakers, for broadening the horizons of Mr. Jack Polancy and for making Mr. Potency thoroughly convinced that Mercyhurst can play with the big boys (but we knew that).

Thank you, Lakers, for swallowing the abuse and yet stUl shining with pride. 1*

Thank you, Jess. Rep's, Sweets, Connie, K.B., Bunyan, Jimmy Harris and all the rest, for never losing face and believing in your team, even when others didn't.

Thank you, Dave Markey, for believing in your Lakers and presenting us with a first rate team.

I believe in the Lakers and I always have. By the time this article comes out the Lakers will or will not be in contention for a play-off berth. ' i i

Noting on the Lakers' past performances, I'd have to say, yes, they will be there. God loves Mercyhurst. Somehow I have a feeling he'll pave the way to Kansas City.

But, if by chance, the Lakers fail to wiii they did manage to fulfill my ultimate dream and that was beating Edinboro.

The Lakers are not a great them, they're Magnificent. Their fans know it and I know it. Thank you, Lakers.

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Personality Profile I by Tern

Sue Fagan, a sophomore at Mercyhurst, is our per­sonality profile for this week.

Sue has participated in sports heavily ever since high school.| She was active in swimming for one year, volleyball and basketball for three years and also one year in Softball. fShe attended North Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh. |

Sue | participated in volleyball and basketball last year at the 'Hurst. This year she was co-captain of the volleyball team and presently active in basketball. She is also training with the Women's Crew Team for the races in the Spring.

When asked if she liked the Athletic Program for women here she replied, * "It's all right. It's worse than my high school for the facilities, but at

Women's Varsity

Basketball Schedule FEBRUARY % j

2—Monday—Behrend at Villa (H) at 7:00 p.m. >

5—Thursday—Jamestown (A) at 7:00 p.m. ^ J

9—Monday—Gannon at Mercy­hurst Prep (H) at7:00p.m. "•'•

12—Thursday—Villa (A) at 7:00 p.m. J u

-Allegheny" at Prep (H) at'7:00

Human i I least they attempt fto shave sports here."

Also while interviewing her the question came up on how they could improve the sports program. * Sue answered, "They fare attempting to improve sports f by building the new athletic center, but for ,_ girls improvement progresses slower. |

Sue is a major in Law Enforcement-Probation! After her; graduation she hopes to possibly further her education in the field of Probation if it is necessary.

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19—Thursday-f 7:00p.m.

24—Tuesday—Gannon (A) at 7:00 p.mi*' ••* ?

I MARCH -Tuesday—Clarion at Mercy­hurst Prep (H) at 7:00 p.m. f -Thursday—Fredonia at Mercyhurst Prep (H) at*7:00 p « m « > & • • A ' 3 .

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The Miracle Gang, more commonly known as the Mercyhurst Lakers, con­tinues their drive for a berth in the NAIA Distric 18 playoffs with three key district games on tap within the next eight days.

Mercyhurst travels to St. VincentSaturdav (8:00p.m.). Next Monday, February id, the Lakers play their final home game of the season bra return match with Pitt-Johnstown at 8:15 in the Erie County Fieldhouse.

All had but counted out a possible playoff bid five weeks ago, Coach Dave Markey's Lakers have registered four straight upset victories, including triumphs over Point Park (89-74) and 14th-ranked Edinboro State (73-72) last week,.

In order to remain in con­tention for a playoff spot, the 9-7 Lakers must win their remaining five games. They will conclude their season next week with road games against j Behrend and Point Park. f

The recent surge has been led by Ail-American center Jesse Campbell, forwards Bob Repko, John Burrow and Paul Young along "with guard Mike Molnar. I

A senior from Stockbridge, Mich., Campbell scored 47 points anal snagged 31 rebounds in the Laker triumphs over Point-Park and Edinboro State. pBig Jess tallied 29 points and grabbed 19 rebounds against Edinboro and his two free throws with 28 seconds left! gave the Lakers their hard earned ] victory. Currently the eighth best rebounder )fin \ the country, Campbell is averaging f 22.7 points and 15.9 rebounds per outing. \

Repko, a 6-5 senior from Erie, ; regained a starting berth against Point Park and responded with j a seven for nine performance from the field and 15 points. Against Edinboro Repko hauled down 11 rebounds and tipped in a shot with 1:36 to go that cut the Scots lead to one, 72-71. fSs

Burrow, 6-4, fa sophomore, Aliquippa, scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the twin victories and Paul Young, 6-3, soph., Pittsburgh, contributed5 26 points and 14 rebounds. v,x §| $jjm

Mercyhurst's ;playmaker, Mike Molnar, 6-1, sr., Lorain, Ohio, kept the defense honest with 20 points in the two wins; He leads the club in assists with 51. g I 1

The St. Vincent Bearcats, 5-13 on the season with an ap­pearance at Waynesburg

by Owe Bohun Wednesday i are *led by 6-0 sophomoref guard Rocky Wells who;, averages 16.6 points per contest. i

Monday's contest with Pitt-Johnstown * has? been designated as "Jesse Camp­bell Night" in honor of Mercy­hurst's first All-American and possibly the greatest athlete ever tiLptay college ball in Erie. It will also be the final home game for three other

Laker seniors: Molnar, Repko and Connie McCoy.

The Lakers started their resurgence two weeks ago with a 91-72 victory at Pitt-Johnstown. The 7-12 Panthers have dropped six straight and will play Geneva and Point Park prior to their Erie ap­pearance. Rich Ragan, a 6-7 sophomore forward, paces the Panthers with a 17.2 average.

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Battle! fori the | f | |. I by Donna

The women's intramural basketball teams met again this Wednesday to continue the I battle for the coveted Championship and a T-shirt.

The Ball Handlers' 22-8 wirt? over the Superettes advanced I their superb record to threes wins, no losses. This week the Superettes saw the return ofl Sue Kraus contributing six I points. • | I I M

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3-0 record ties them for first place and a good bid to make the finals. Debbie like again ran high score for the Cowboys and Indians but the Bombers had already struck, cutting a clean 23-6 victory.

This week's surprise, Space Cadets II, moved up to the number three position with a 24-9 victory over the Pump-kinettes. Judy Ma honey s excellent perfomance boasting twelve points helped Elisa bring this team together for a stab at the big game.

As the weeks go by we see the emergence of the Bom­bers and Ball Handlers as the major a competitors leading the league. The other teams are by no means out of it yet. Next week will tell.

Sue Fagan Photo by Bob Ronksley

RECRUITERS O N J C A M P U S Feb. 13—Dept. of Education • Diocese of Erie

Elementary Ed., Spec. Ed. El. E d . ^ .,. Feb. 24— Friendly ice Cream Corporation Hotel

i. Restaurant Management Majors For management position in their restaurants. JJL .•?

Feb. 25—U.S. General Accounting Office Business, vf' Accounting, Math. Must have 2.9 overall average or

3.5 in accounting concentration, or be in upper one-third of Class. | yj ,

March 2—Young Men's Christian Assoc. Summer Employment-All Majors welcome. ~ >

March 10— Kaufmann's. Should have interest plus ex-•' oerience In Retailing. :, I ..

March 29—Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Special Education - Science, Math, (secondary only)

March 30—Berea School District, All Education Majors. March 31—Consumer Value Stores. All Ma|ors

Welcome. > * April 8—G.c. Murphy Co., Business Ad., Marketing,

i Liberal Arts or Secondary Ed. f \ April 23—Shaier Area School District. All Education

* majors. t s* . L April 27—Xerox Corporation, Business or Sales

Experience. <• • May 4—Boy; Scouts of America, All Mafors Welcome,

Public Relations • Administration. To Sign up. . .stop by the Career Planning and

Placement Off Ice 204-Old Main. TOE«B '.

INTRAMURAL RESULTS Hj February 4 L-,'} KringoKids64 Dicks 58 Tyler 32 pts •'! Kelly 26 pts.

February 6 1 KringoKlds67 - Cream 49 Suminski 19 pts. l Brckl8pts.

February? Relatively High 70 ]& I Little Rich Dicks 66

Samsell 38 pts. v* Law31 pts. £ ' February!

Anteaters 52 Cream 50 Hennsion20pts. * Brckl4pts.

January 31 f Henry's71 ; r Bailers44 Grorg iz 26 pts. { H ixs 20 pts.

February 1 KC8i •> Con Pumpers 54 Dubsky 39 pts. \ McNage2) pts.

i. Februarys » j Bailers58 *

_ Blonde In the Bleachers 35 Front!no 22 pts. .-4 AmannlSpts.

February 7 _/J KC72 ££ Henry's 64 Sturges44pts. £ Geonge28pts.

February 8 k Con Pumpers 69 *> Sweet Leaf 62 McNage 28 pts. Dubis27pts.