Professional Documents
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Vol. 73 No. 16
Mercyhuret College • 501 E 38th St ^fErie, Pa. 16546 March 29,2000
Fischer/Byrnes Wood/Kostik
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By Jen Harwell One more week of active campaigning remains Presidential hopeful Perry Wood, and his running mate Frank
News editor before the final election, and candidates are making Kostik are focusing on many issues, including those within
their final pleas to represent the Mercyhurst student MSG itself to strengthen their chances of becoming
Tracy Fischer, junior, running for president, and her running body. f Mercyhurst Student Government president and vice president
mate for vice president, junior Billy Byrnes, have targeted The primary elections narrowed down the two Wood and Kostik, both juniors, feel much improvements
many issues on campus which they would like to focus on in remaining platforms of Tracy Fischer/Billy Byrnes, could be made to MSG that would affect students positively.
the 2000-01 school year. i - * and Perry Wood/Frank Kostik. Both teams have , High on their list of concerns is to improve communication
| In last week's issue of The Merciad, students were asked presented their two different areas of concerns in a between students and the members of MSG.
in the Campus Question whether a shuttle service Would be presidential platform, and back up what they feel are * An annual fee of $38 per term is paid to the MSG and
needed and used. An overwhelming amount of students felt important issues with their experience. SAC fund. Wood and Kostik would like to see this money
a shuttle service would be a valuable asset to the campus, Running for treasurer is junior, Melanie spent responsibly, with activities and events appealing to a
and would broaden the scope of student activities.* Fischer McClaskey, sophomore, StaceyTate and freshman,.] broader range of constituents.
and Byrnes also feel a shuttle is important for destinations John Johnson. f
~ j? * * Another area of their platform is to reevaluate why MSG
such as the Millcreek Mall, Tinseltown, grocery stores, Erie Bidding for the secretary position are Lindsay exists, and how it can get more students involved, thereby
airport, community service centers, Presque Isle and State Christopher, junior, and Carlton Morgan, sopho- lowering the amount of student dissatisfaction. * I
Street ;^ more, t 5 Wood and Kostik wish to reinvent MSG's structure by
A game room would also prove to be an appealing asset The debate between the remaining platforms will making sure things get done at the committee level, Initial
to students on campus. Fischer and Byrnes want an enter- take place tonight at 8 p.m. in the Great Room. debate should begin in a specialized committee created for
tainment room where students can hang out, play pool, ping General elections will be held April 5(11 am.-4 the specific purpose of dealing with the issue at hand, they
pong or other arcade games. Options for this game room are p.m.and 6-8:30 p.m.) and 6 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) in the say. Discovery of information and resolutions should take
the Great Room of the student union or the green room of student union. shape at this level before debate on the MSGfloor.This
thePAC. I } ;••• would allow committee members to provide representatives
Parking is a necessity for those living on and off campus. Fischer and Byrnes wish with the information they need to make an informed decision. *%» *
to reexamine how parking could be better maximized and become more efficient, Wood and Kostik feel that tasks and dates of review need to be established for any
possibly with parking on both sides of Briggs Avenue, limited event parking for the project that MSG undertakes. Therightdirection and the pressure of a deadline would
public and reevaluating how parking passes are distributed.} foster a sense of responsibility in the project leaders.'; Mf '. y& £v &
Late night activity is on the agenda as well. Friday and Saturday nights would be Finally, Wood and Kostik are striving for a year of dynamic leadership. They feel that a
filled with comedians, bands, karaoke, open mic, dances and movies. lethargic and unclear executive board gets an organization nowhere fast. Clear vision and
The Rec Center also is targeted as a place Fischer and Byrnes would like to goals are needed from the beginning, and should be followed through with consistency. I
improve, with new machines for weight lifting and cardiovascular workout, as well as Wood and Kostik believe that macromanagement of the MSG process lets the creativity of
aerobics, kick boxing, self-defense, personal training and more intramural sports. its membersflourish.Check out their Web site at <www.geocities.com/herdsman2/
Finally, to ensure students are aware of what the week's happenings will be, Fischer msg.html>.
and Byrnes pledge to create an events' hotline where students can call and get the latest
information regarding MSG and SAC information. Page one photos by Gerrit Shuffstall/Merciad photographer
CAMPU S NEWS
Changes anfhousing locations and sign up procedures
By Jen Harwell ^ substance-free buildings where aside to accommodate the „ - higher cost of living than a four- term. |
News editor alcohol and ciagarette smoking personal needs of students. For person unit Additionally, there will be
are not permitted. instance, students who do not Three other apartments in the seven preferred triple apartments
Several changes have been made The remaining freshman wish to share an apartment with *
thiis
from the 471 students who . graduates are being employed by
graduated in 1999. After six some of the best organizations
summer
i ndividual mailings, evening locally and nationally," Hvezda
phone calls and correspondence said. "And students who elect to
with faculty, Career Services go directly to graduate school are*
succeeded in contacting 91 receiving graduate assistantships
percent of the graduating class and scholarships to universities
and used the information that have highly reputable • • •
Tuesday 4/4/2000
SAC general meeting in the government chambers at 8:30 p.m.
MARCH 29.2000 TH E MERCI AD PAGE 3
ARTS&
ENTERTAINMENT
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worthy role, though I would have voted for Bening myself. Caine
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rightfully won his. Best Picture? Well, what could be better than
American beauty?
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OPINION
What/ si eniog * i
CAMPU S
THE GOOD EST.I ON
• Attention seniors — only 53 days left until graduation. The -
countdown is on. Better make your plans quick! Do you think student forums are productive?
"Yes, it at least allows students they attempt to give you an
THE BAD ... to voice their opinions. However,
it has been said that the school
opportunity to speak. Possibly
the problems will be delt with in
"Yea. I have attended two
• The Mercy hurst lacrosse team couldn't have asked for a bigger forums and I think it is a great
does whatever they want the future.** ^ opportunity for students to voice
crowd Saturday forits game against the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals at anyway.** — Rebecca Czzwitz, senior « their opinions to the administra-
Tullio Field. Unfortunately, for as much fan support as the team — Heather Gorny, senior HRIM major* . \] 1 tion. The administration seems to
received, it was the most untasteful display for Mercy hurst. The fans l IRIM maior .' offer suggestions to amend the
were rude and obnoxious. Instead of cheering on their team, they "I have only been .to one, but I isssues. I mink more people
demoralized the opposing team. That's the wrong kind of school "Yes, because it forces the don't think anything seems to get should attend."
spirit I / > administration to look at some done. If the administration ist — Joe Fallon, freshman
• In li ght of the recent changes for next year's campus housing, student issues they are not often willing to act on the students' landscape arcitecture and ]5
many people are wondering why there has been such a delay in the aware of. No, because often the requests, they would be more business major
sign-ups. There wilt be plenty of opportunities for students to ask pleas go unanswered. Even if 3/4 productive."
questions at this week's student forum Unfortunately, the woman get taken care of, the other 1/4 — Jennifer Manieri, junior "Yes, I think it's important for
behind many of the changes, Laura Zirkle, will not be present will still be mad.** social work major * the administration and students
• "Sorry, she doesn't live here anymore." That seems to be the line — Travis Lindhal, senior to meet directly i n order to
most commonly used by students for the annoying telemarketers that English major "I have never been part of a understand situations from each
are persistently calling our dorms and apartments. It seems that this student forum because I don't other's perspectives."
type, of phone calls was rare in the fall and winter, but suddenly "Yes, because it gets the prob- have time to attend." — Sara Seidle, sophomore
students are receiving up to two or three calls each day. These calls lems out in the open. Whether or — Larry Smith, senior crimi- political communications
are annoying and need to stop! not they are dealt with, at least nal justice major major
T H E l U G L Y f . A f f p i t • t # -
• After a recent water leak in the cafeteria, the ceiling dies needed
replaced^ Si mi liar to the side walk leading from the student union to
Old Main, the replacements just don't quite match.
MAIL BAG: Vote Tracy and Billy...
Kegs and free cable — just alcheap gimmick
Apply fori summer Now that the primaries are over, to us. Tracy and Billy want to the experience and want to
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FEATURES —
Speaker to
'Hurst* Rock Cafe entertains campus
By Leslie Echan
humor, inform
With the wit of a seasoned
Freshman Oreg Kline is the comedian and the stage presence
Merciad writer camera man for the show. At of a veteran actor, Henry Holden i
first, the project just fulfilled an hopes to change Americans'
'Hurst Rock Cafe, Mercyhurst* s practicum for Kline, but it has attitudes toward people with
student-produced television since turned into a great deal of disabilities. He'll bring his %
show, can be viewed every fun. ?. message to Erie Monday, April 3,.
Monday through Thursday at 5 "The best part is getting first- during a special presentation at 7
p.m. on Erie Cablevision, hand experience in television p.m. at Mercyhurst College's Mary
channel 19B or 62. show production," Kline said. | D' Angelo Performing Arts Center.
With 40 shows per term, and A viewing audience of about Holden's presentation, 'The
no faculty involvement the 80,000 has the opportunity to Misconceptions Continue: How
students stay busy. watch 'Hurst Rock Cafe, an the Media Represents People with
"The show is all student entertaining half-hour show. Disabilities" is sponsored by the
produced. I am in the back- Koskoski, who also named the Relihan Speakers grant, the
g ound for questions if they are show, says that students should Council for Exceptional Children
r. eded," said Richard Ragan, watch because the show is so and Mercyhurst's education
director of the communications Gerrit Shuffstall/Merciad photographer unpredictable.! ,;, department It is free and open to 1
department, • Ragan and the 'Hurst Rock the public.
Steve Torriero and Sarah Foster on the set of 'Hurst Rock Cafe.
"It is an awful lot of work crew encourage interested Holden contracted polio at the J
m hind the scenes. They have to Cafe isn't just an extracurricular the staff of technical and on-air students to help out with the age of 4, but wearing braces or
find guests, on and off campus activity, it is his senior project. people. % \ show. I ^ crutches has never stopped him
fr >r each show," Ragan contin- "The show is a cross between "I give out job assignments <j "We are always looking for from pursuing his dream to act. He
ued.; Howard Stern and David K. and have creative control over people to be involved. You do has appeared on several television
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For the show's executive Letterman, but classy all the the show, to make sure it is not have to be a communication series and is the producer of an
producer and director, senior time," said Koskoski. going in a good direction and to major to join us, just interested," award-winning documentary that
Scott Koskoski, 'Hurst Rock' Koskoski's job is to supervise keep people motivated." Ragan said. focuses on six comedians with
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SPORTS —
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losses in as many days, the Lakers dipped to 3-5 overall (2-4 Great
with the 'Teeth Club For Men. ,i ters," the Mercyhurst "Core Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). Edinboro (8-3) traveled to
Apparently, all those stick Curriculums," or the Mercyhurst Erie's Westwood Racquet Club for an independent match with Ray
checks put on the icers this "We Need More Parking Yost's Mercyhurst men last Friday and walked away 7-2 victors. *
Number of those runs that were Spaces." J Senior Tate Erickson and Dan Fitts were lone Laker winners against
season nave taken their toll.
earned. the Scots, although top-seed Adam Krizbai gave Edinboro's Adam
Another proposal finds senior P •Trying to keep pace with the Bartsch a scare before losing in three sets 3-6,6-1,6-1. A 16-hour