user asian commitment

by Stephanie lucas
The question of our right to pur-
sue the Vietnamese War or to aid
the Vietnamese people in such a
capacity is a hotly debated subject
throughout the United States. But
debate extends far beyond our
shores. &
Their chief complaint is with the at erie art gallery during november
France has become a leading fig-
ure in foreign debates. An example
means by which we are imposing
of this is an I article found * in the
pro-Communist monthly Les Temps
Modernes which is headed by Jean-
Paul Sartre. The author of the
article argues that "the United
States is consciously risking a
world* war fbecause it believes the
danger is very slight in view of the
internal divisions within the Soc-
ialist camp." He further states that
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vol. xxxviif no. 3 mercyhurst college erie, pa, november 22,1966
causes many Americans to wonder
as to the value of such a commit-
ment. For it is not only the French
who harbor feelings negative to
sponsored by hurst
our own attempt in Vietnam. If
annual national graphics exhibition
this were the case, it could be toler-
ated but the German press has also
come out against U. S. policy.
our will in Vietnam. One paper in The Sixth Annual Mercyhurst colleges. The ninety-one graphics the Annual Graphics Exhibition; a
particular, Der Speigel, has refuted National Exhibition of Graphics is pieces chosen are felt to be repre- fund of $100 is set aside for the
the "war crimes" being committed in the % limelight at the Erie Art sentative of the fine graphics work initiation of next year's show.
"in abundance" by Americans. To Center at 338 West 6th Street from being done throughout the United
November 6 through 80. Under the States. As chairman, Mr. Haisoch has
quote the paper, "They are employ- expressed his confidence in the
ing methods into| which they have direction of Mr. Hubert Haisoch,
this year's theme, "American The show was judged on October show's success. Mercyhurst has al-
poured all the technical • strength 22 by Mr. Don Vogel, a noted au- ready set a three weeks attendance
and perfection of their enormously Drawings", promises to be one of
productive industry." the most outstanding exhibitions • . f »TI

it is the right and duty of a Social- Mercyhurst has sponsored. Entry

W&m
The paper goes on to say that was open to any artist in the
ist state, j such as the Democratic the U. S. has never sanctioned tor- United States; the medias used in-
Republic of Vietnam (D.R.V.), to ture Until now and that we have cluded pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen
prevent the f crushing of a revolu- never before engaged in military and ink, brush and ink, and mixed
tion it did not instigate in the operations on behalf of a puppet collage. Two hundred and ninety-
southern half of the country. regime which we alone sustain. six |American Jartists submitted
Although President Johnson has their works. Chosen If or display
In conclusion, Der Speigel claims
revealed our aims in Vietnam as that it is not just Vietnam which were ninety-one of these works
aid to the establishment of a stable is paying a high price but the en- plus two works by the judge, Mr.
government and freedom of <> thetire non-Communist world. Don Vogel, a painter and printma-
people to establish such a govern- ker from the Department of Art of
ment, these aims have $ been mis- From these two examples of for- the University of Notre Dame in
construed in the foreign press. For eign opinion it is obvious that the South Bend, Indiana.
instance, Les Temps Modernes con- task of the United States in Asia
siders our aims to be four in num- is becoming increasingly difficult. A reception was held on Sunday,
ber. » It was thus with great expectation November 6, from 2 p. m. to 5 p.
that Mr. Johnson undertook his trip m. at Mercyhurst for all entrants
One, to show that Imperialism to Manila. and those interested in meeting the
has adequate forces to crush, in entrants. Taped comments on the
Vietnam or elsewhere, any victor- The President was intent on re- works by Mr. Vogel were played at
ious revolutionary movement, maining in the background at the this reception.
armed or not.; Secondly, that any Conference. His desire to do so was
Socialist country attempting to expressed to the National Security The $200 Mercyhurst First Pur-
prevent such I repression will be Council when he said, "This is not chase Prize will be presented to
"ruthlessly" destroyed itself, even an American show." James Costello of SouthjjLBend, In-
diana for his work, Family Picture. thority, painter and printmaker in record at the Art Center^ Of the
if the revolution it seeks to help his own right. The works are pres- Sixth Annual! Graphics Exhibition
is taking place in the other half of -Even so, the Administration still The $100 Second Purchase Prize
faces many critics. To some the will be awarded to Bruce McCombs ently available for sale. he has said, "It is a good show, full
the same nation. Mercyhurst was able to finance of variety, and quite controversial.
Manila Conference was fruitless. of New Orleans, Louisiana, for his
The third aim of the United Their belief is that the talks and piece entitled Dogs. And the Hon- this Exhibition and the prizes by It will be beneficial to the Erie area
States according to the foreign proposals are ineffectual because orable Mention Prize of $50 will charging an entry fee of $2 per since the people of Erie have little
press, is to show that despite sol- they are based on the false assump- be given to Sarah McGrath of Ber- work. The finances received are opportunity to see much in the way
emn treaties of mutual defense tion that once North Vietnam pulls kely, California, for her work, Self- used solely for the sponsorship of of drawings."
linking Vietnam to the rest of the out of the South, the war will be Portrait. Mr. Don Vogel has com-
Socialist world, the latter will reduced to a simple police action. mented, "I wish there could have
abandon the cause because of the
American will to fight and because Thus the debate goes on. Can the
been more prizes; *the works were
so deserving".
library plans revealed
its strategic superiority is so for- issue be reduced to a right side or v.
a wrong one? Is communism a The library has been visibly ex- had to be used for shelf space.
midable. And the final aim is that The theme, "American Draw-
threat only when directly interfer- ings", brought a response from ar- panding its resources in the last The proposed * addition \ will be
any attempt, armed or peaceful, to two years. This expansion is found
change the social and internation- ring with the government of the tists residing in thirty-six different known as the Learning Resource
United States? The entire problem states. Especially encouraging was in the number of books now on Center. The Center will be attach-
al relationships imposed by Ameri- the shelves—36,600. The total num-
can Imperialism will remain a seems* to have developed into a the exceptionally good response ed to the present building. A wing
much largerfissue. The American from art departments of various ber of books which have been ad- will extendffrom the Elementary
hopeless venture for a long time to ded average approximately 2,500
come throughout the world. government must, of necessity, at- Education literature Room to the
tack Communism wherever it is per year. During the '66-'67 calen- north of the main building forming
These views express Jthe hostile seeded and begins to grow. A mon-
feeling present in this | French umental task, |but a just one. On
dorm dar year it^is hoped that at least
3,000 new books will be added to
an H. Tentative plans call for the
completion of this building in about
the other hand, |the Communist the growing number, on the aver- two years.
newspaper and represent one of the
world cannot afford to lose such
unpleasant features of our commit- a vital area as Southeast Asia to expansion age of about 100 books per week.
Since the school year began; there Floor plans for a three I story
ment to the Vietnamese considera- her arch-enemy. Consequently, the have been 750 various books includ- addition have been submitted by
J! Mercyhurst College has applied Sister Mary Martin. These include
tion. This type of commentary Vietnamese War. ed in the list of sources presently
for a loan for the construction of a on the first floor: library offices,
on the library racks.
new dormitory. The application is processing room, magazine stor-
The book selection is done by
gannon carnival, dec. 2-4; now in Philadelphia awaiting ap-
proval. UntiUthis loan is granted,
the librarian and the faculty. Each
Division Chairman is allotted a cer-
age rooms, a large lounge, space
for periodicals both^ current iand
those which are bound, a typing
however, the College is lacking ac- tain book budget and this is broken room, conference room, faculty re-
sheila andrews candidate comodations for some of its resi-
dent students. To supplement the
down into departments. This bud-
get must be spent in the school
search! center, listening room, and
cloak room.
dormitory space, the Administra- year. Faculty response to personal
The Annual Gannon Winter Car- representatives from Villa Maria tion is renting some of the Baldwin interest in their particular subject The second floor will house ap-
nival, sponsored by Blue Key Hon- College, Gannon College, St. Vin- areas has been reported as excel- proximately 50,000 books on open
or Fraternity, will take place in cent Nursing School, and Hamot Apartments. lent and a marked improvement in shelves, a typing room for students,
Gannon Auditorium, December 2, Nursing School for the coveted The practice of renting the the book collection is evident. conference room and a children's
3 and 4. By student choice, Mercy- title. r literature room. The third floor will
hurst College will again participate apartments came into effect about Since the library was built for a be a balcony type which will have
in this year's activities, which will eleven years ago when the dorm capacity of 40,000 books, it has a capacity for about 25,000 books,
include a computer dance Friday at Mercyhurst became inadequate. nearly reached that quota. In June, a curriculum library, a typing room
night, booths Saturday and Sunday, At that time we rented only six 1966, six new ranges of shelves for students and a conference room.
and the coronation | of the queen, apartments. The McAuley dormi- holding about 10,000 more books On allfthree floors there will be
Sunday evening.
tory was built and this afforded were added to alleviate the crowd- many study booths for students and
^General Chairman from Mercy- sufficient space. ed conditions until a new addition lounging areas.
hurst is Nancy Ketchel, '68. Assist- can be bulit. -
Recently, however, Mercyhurst This [ building wili| be financed
ing her in this year's plans are:
Betty Buda, publicity; Lorraine again had to rent apartments. This The dire need for such an addi- mainly by gifts. The Mercyhurst
Condino, talent; Gerry Hirsch, tick- year they total seventeen. These tion is evident. Middle States Eval- Lay Advisory Board has taken this
ets; Marlene DiTullio, construction; are used as housing for some of the uators also suggested that the Ad- as their special project and are do-
Holly Knauer and Joyce Skotnicki, junior and senior resident students. ministration make definite plans to ing much to raise the funds. The
throne design. Center will cost approximately
Next year the College hopes to rent enlarge the library facilities. Work
Mercyhurst's entry in the queen's from the government some of the space for the librarians to process $750,000. If $500,000 is raised by
contest is Sheila Andrews, a junior recently purchased and renovated and prepare library materials is at the school, then the government
Home Economics major from Ni- will cover the rest of the costs with
apartments. It expects to rent a a minimum. Browsing or lounge
agara Falls, New York. Selected by
sheila andrews total of thirty-one apartments. areas in the present library have a loan.
the student body, she will vie with
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page 2 the merciad

a query stress and the college experience

at this time* Mercyhurst College disturbances varying in severity. It
At Mercyhurst: | I a by jttdy pitney is estimated by a leading figure in
should also consider meeting the re-
Can a Catholic learnfto be a Christian? sponsibility entailed in providing the field of college mental health
Three years of observation lead to a negative conclusion. "There will be 1000 college and student personnel services. I that at least 10% of college stu-
Too many of us have a faith untempered by reason: the whole university students who take their dents experience | sufficient emo-
meaning of Catholicism is capsulized in the words of conse- lives this year, 9000 others who will The present-day college health
service must embrace the positive tional conflict to warrant profes-
cration and consummated, at communion. In essence religion attempt to do so, and 90,000 more sional treatment and that 18-25%
has become a series of rituals and ceremonies, do's and don'ts who will threaten suicide," predict- aspects of education and prevention
as well as the restorative measures. of students! will seek consulation
—nothing more. Too few have internalized the mind and spirit ed an article in the October Mod- with a psychologist if the service is
which moved Kahlil Gibran to write: j * f erator, the national magazine for The primary reason for the exist-
ence of any health program in a available. To say that the problems
| I sing the praise of|my home and long to see again my leading students. Dr. Edwin of stress, of emotional upheaval do
birthplace; but if it refused shelter and food to the needy way- Schneidman, a leading expert on college is the development of an
adequate program for its students. not exist at Mercyhurst is to take
farer, I would, in my inner voice, convert my praise into eulogy suicide, and Dr. Edward! Shoben, the College out of the realm of
and my longing into forgetfulness. | | j j k J§ | Director of the American Council This program extends beyond the
K It appears that our goals and relationships are influenced on Education's Commission oh Aca- medical aspects and includes a re- reality. * i
more by social and economic background than by agape, ^fet demic Affairs, appeared at a na- sponsibility for physical, emotion- Mercyhurst has an organized sys-
part of the function of af Catholic college is supposed to be to tional press conference to claim al, and environmental health of the tem of personnel services—on pa-
a Christian he will discover an abyss where he once thought that the Moderator projections students. per. Its health service includes a
there was religion, faith, and life. | were, if anything, conservative. The The maturity and emotional staff of a nurse £ (resident) and a
The institution that launches such a change in mentality causes of student suicide and the growth of the student are recog- physician (consulting). A Student
has the obligation to satisfy the need the change creates. For corresponding mental stress are nized as part of his total education. Personnel Services Director is
our purposes, a large portion of the remedy should come from generally considered! to be inade- Young adults are searching for charged with providing the follow-
the Theology Department! It doesn't because the tension be- quate campus mental!health pro- identity and for meaning. The ing services: Orientation Program,
tween faith and reason remains unresolved; consequently, the grams and an outmoded system of period of late adolescence is one of Counseling Service, Testing Serv-
bridge between ritual and meaning remains non-existent. higher education. | continuous adjustment to pressures ice, Clinical and Psychiatric Refer-
What can the department, in conjunction with the Blue and problems. These pressures, ral, Non-Teacher Placement, Edu-
Print Committee, do to aid the quest for truth ? According to Mercyhurst College is in the coupled with the need for academic cational Vocational Guidance and
Ignace Lepp, the only person who has made Christianity mean- process of updating its academic achievement, produce emotional Academic Advisors. Thus, every
ingful to the modern educated mentality is Teilhard de Char- formula to meet the needs of the need of the student in regard to
din. Would we dare seek a solution from him ? | | | P f ! -1 future and, specifically, to escape
In deciding an answer, it would be wise to remember that; the range of the outmoded. In so
. . . he to whom worshipping is ai^vindow to open but also doing, it has recognized an impor-
a poem services would appear to have been
covered.
In practical \ application, these
to shut, has not yet visited the house of his soul whose win- tant responsibility and accepted the by: suzanne schilling
services have not reached an ex-
dows are from dawn to dawn. challenge .inherent in* it. Perhaps Yesterday:
Propelling myself against the wind tension which would reflect their
importance, fFirst of all, the stu-
I spun into the sun, singing
spectrum slowly weaving the sounds of
. laughter
dents are not made aware of these
services Communication has failed
Under the stress of socialIand to alert the student body to the
for unity — namely the Amer- expression of society. (See pg. 4) in my path. *
above-mentioned provisions. Sec-
scientific change J will religion en- ican Way of Life. However, religion Now society contains both good and I hit the sand, sprawling,
dure?!, ondly, one already over-extended
in America jds orientated towards evil, for it is made up of individ- and arms, legs graped for a
person—who is teaching nine hours
In whatever society, some human functional alternatives rather than uals who contain this duality. visible, , ?
in course work—is charged with
expectations, in $ the fulfillment of internalized faith because this can- Therefore, can I religion remain a concrete. . % providing approximately 600 stu-
which people have acquired a deep not make for genuine socio-relig- merely an expression of society and The hot grains burnt into my dents with the above-mentioned
emotional investment, are doomed ious integration, the 1 consequences have society I still remain intact? skin
to frustration.^ These frustrations can be disastrous. Must not religion influence society and as the sky and water be- services. The question of whether
are of two main types. The first Spiritually, the American Way of to greater goals, to a higher moral came or not this is humanly possibleMs
concerns those events which we Life is best expressed in a certain plane—rather than constantly be- one meaningless redundant. Thirdly, on paper the
cannot forsee or control, or both. kind of idealism which has come to ing remolded by society? £ . f, roar students have access to a clinical
The second lies in the dimension of
^ Mr '

one pounding psychologist. In practicality, access

be recognized as characteristically The way provides a foundation
uncertainty. In both cases a major monotony, here has a limited connotation. The
American. The way is individualis- for the possible future existence of
adjustment, sometimes practical, jft the cry stalk foam exploded importance of counseling and guid-
tic, dynamic, pragmatic. It affirms a national religion. However, it
always emotional, must be made. questions ance merits the employment of a
supreme value and dignity of the will have sprung from a society
H Besides the problem of emotional into my mind. full-time person. An out-of-the-col-
individual and stresses incessant which still contains that frighten-
adjustment to- frustration, there Today: I lege consultator does not fulfill the
activity on his part, for he is never ing quality—good and evil. And re-
are the two main questions. ] The Staring now through tiny window needs of the ^students in this* re-
to rest but is always striving to ligion, expressing society but not
first is the generalization which frames spect. At>the same time, students
"get ahead." It defines unethic of influencing it, will continue to in-
asks not only "Why must it hap- I experience only a certain numb- deserve and need a Placement Di-
self-reliance, merit and character, stitutionalize the latter, along with
pen to me ?" but "Why must it hap- ness rector who can devote his energies
and judges by achievement. Deeds, the former. History has shown us,
pen to anyone at all?" The second to the wealth of details that the
not creeds, are what count. Ameri- time and again, that to do this is to And the yesterdays of my life are
asks why men must endure pain echoed job entails. We have acknowledged
can, or secularized, religion over- invite the centrifugal force of self-
and deprivation so unequally and that a growing enrollment requires
laps this national character of ours. interest or evil to destroy the exis- in the sobs
haphazardly. a greater faculty but it seems that
Within the limits set by the par- ting social order. of the Northern wind,
To the cultural man, goodffor- we have neglected to realize that it
ticular traditions of the ; churches, Piercing through
tune and suffering must always be also requires an increased staff in
it is non-theological and non-litur- the silence
endowed with meaning. Religion,
in a general sense is the "justifica-
gical; it is activistic and occupied
with the things of the world to a
letterslettersh I lli °^ Basins trees.
A smiling face split the
Student Services. Since both serv-
ices ancV. education are intimately
'tionlof the ways of God to man," related, should they not receive at
degree that has become a byword Ed. note: The following letter was afternoon's warmth
"making sense" out of the totality least comparable ^accent?
among European churchmen. With sent to "the merciad" by a soldier ,| for only a second . . .
of the human; situation both cog- "latitudinism," associated with the in Viet Nam. We have printed the 8 then disappeared. National! student* committees
nitively and emotionally, e. g. A be- de-emphasis of theology and doc- letter here in case any of the stu- Into the nebulous drone of words have long been studying this prob-
lief in a life after death or em- trine: Americans tend to believe dents might be interested in writ- a person passed quietly in non-stop lem. Their work has been reported
phasis on the Utopian future of hu- this activism has gone a certain ing to him. motion towards his own in the i educational section of the
man society is one way in which that ethical behavoir and good life, I personal unknown. Jj New York Times. W k |I1
the books of the' human economy rather than adherence to a specific Sp/4 Walter L. Lewandowski As I sit reviewing the scenes of
are balanced. f RA 16 690 007 | f One wonders if the people at
creed, will earn a share in the • yesterday^ Mercyhurst College will recognize
In the face of acceptance of ulti- heavenly kingdom. And5 the opti- USA Stratcom Fac Phu Lam and watching the reality of the problems of mental health, of
mate defeat, it provides "a citadel mism, moralism and idealism of APO US Forces 96243 Vietnam today, v student stress, of Counseling and
of hope built on the! edge of de- Jewish and Christian faith in Dear Editor: I have only to clutch placement as important enough to
spair." It does what science, reason America are evidence of this. I am one of many American sol- the echo of breathing tides. be dealt with. ill u
and experience cannot do. "Religion However, while this may aid our diers serving our country in Viet-
. . . makes easy and felicitous what
in any case is necessary . . . "
Jew, Catholic and Protestant de-
national unity now, the question
arises as to how much it will bene-
i
nam. The reason I?am writing is
that I am almost completely out of a review! of "matthew"
fit society in the long run. Durk- touch with the American public. . Only those who were fortunate enough to see the relative-
spite their differences have a basis The second reason being that I ly unpubhcized Pawnbroker have the basis for its comparison
heim: says religion is a symbolic
' would like to know what is happen- with The Gospel According to St. Matthew. Both are excellent
Published Every Three Weeks | ing in the United States. But above Studies m guilt. Neither is subtle with this theme
the merciad all 13 would like to receive J some vrJB* G°Spe} &*0T**nB to St. Matthew played at the Strand
Mercyhurst College, Erie, l*a. mail from intelligent young ladies. &j Wednesday and Thursday. The theater was blacker than usual
§, $.35 per issue $3.00 per year I am a member of the United for the showings. |
Editor In Chief Jane Carney 1 110 mo e The lot i s
States Army Strategic Army Com- 1 ( 9 f l £ f V"™ m e *" e n d?-
l n g ?s -n o t P uncommon. The hero
Executive Editor Peggy Meagher munications Command, stationed in L f M ; - i «* all surprising. The double
Associate Editor Rosemary Barnum "Phu-Lam, Vietnam working in the irony of oblivious passers-by can be appreciated more by the
Page Editors Stephanie Lucas, Chriss Strong, field of our choice, (namely elec- th? ZtZA,?n/J?e m Vie C o m i c relief wa
° - s sacrificed for
Anne Canali, Rosalie Hodas tronic technicians) trying to do our of drastic irony. **"* doubtless f o r t h e sake
Photography Editor Kathy Kelley share for the protection and well
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wa n o t cult
Headline Editor ; • Emily Fatica being of the United States. „ u- i* 5 <^ *? identify with the screaming crowd
Typing and Copy Editor - Cathy Varca
I am writing a few colleges hop- which condemned theprotagonist The kiss of JudasTwVsEm-
Exchange Editor \ Jeanne fKeim barrassingly honest. The usual trite ending
ing I will get a reply from some- a strange guilt persists after the showingthTprXly togeS
was absent Itostead
Business Editor - - - Paula Semrau
Club News Co-ordinator - i . .Bonnie DeLuca one. a while longer than the guilty "Thank Gal it wasn't me^fhat
Moderator —Mr. Barry McAndrew Thank you for your time and accompanies tragedy. The basic difference between^ The Gosod
Editorial Staff.. Bonnie? Ignaczak, Mary Ann Bnabender, Liz thoughtfulness, and I would also According: to St. Matthew and The Paw^ST«^roves tof be
' Smith, Terry Jones, Mary Patalon, Paula Roseto, Judy Kern, like to say that I would appreciate the final handling of the guilt. In The Pawnbroker t h f viewer
Peggy Concilia, Rose Ann Beckon, Gene McManus, Teri all letters and I will answer them d d r th im W
Sneeringer, Pat Downs, Cathy Funari, Barb Scully, Valerie all as soon as possible. Itne
h i antagonist.
a L S t TThe L ° ^scales
, % ^ W l i t y o f r S m ^
of justice ^are not snttflfi«5 T™ TO* e l o r
Mangin, Delene Thomas, Charlene Kienko, (Mary Bernas, - r h lds th
Respectfully: SS5? •*£ ^ r °. « ^ W H?s s e L f of SSt fa l o t
Kathy Humphries, Elaine.March and Betty Barczak. without the alternative of recompense, i K e f Bto
f i J flS
Sp/4 Walter L. Lewandowski angry young man is not yet ended. «-"g"w *y oi urns

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personal vs.f institutionalized religion

|by betty barczak
creed; one's religion isfnot the problem is this, and is there a so-
(Ed. note: The following article is screed of his church| but the be-
not meant to include the attitudes lief he himself forms. In the ef- lution ?
of all college students, since all stu- fort to find what is true and the college student in many in-
dents do not ascribe to the beliefs everlasting, an undergraduate will stances will continue to worship
and feelings presented here.) adopt any new ^thought 5at all. and carry the dictates of his re-
By| trial-and-error methods he ligion. Can£we however, call this
Colleges and universities open up comes to a belief of his own, not religion ? Unsatisfied and ^discon-
a new way of life to those who perfect, not complete, but his tented, he feels like a hypocrite
enter their doors. The courses the own." jp I each time he carries out these du-
undergraduate enrolls in, the activ- ties* He is unable to find inner
ities he takes part in, and the personal religion more important peace while performing them and SSȣ&3
unique atmosphere of the institu- yet, is not sure if|he can justify
The college student, although
tions itself give rise fto a new not doing them at all. The problem
perhaps not adopting a traditional
awareness on the part of the stu- is his.
religion, does indeed have one. The
dent, g;
student may be said to have a re- The colleges where these stu-
| The collegian soon realizes the ligion when he possesses and prac- dents study, recreate and socialize
impact of this situation. He sees tices such virtues as goodness, jus- are most concerned with the issue.
himself undergoing* a Ichange. He tice and personal integrity. Many too, realize the need to re- xSm^iSX^^si^^s^ JttUur&5&?3

is no longer that naive, idealistic vise their theology department. Lord, may we remember the true meaning of this day\ and not
He is convinced a certain way of simply consider it a vacation from our daily work. May we raise
teenager who listens, accepts and life is for him and he lives by his They have witnessed the unrest
obeys. He is an individualist, a real- convictions. This is the religion of among the students and are aware our hearts to - you with thanksgiving for the many blessings you
of their responsibility to act. The have showered us with: life itself, our family, our frineds, the
list, and a nonconformist. \ the college student. opportunity for a good education, and the numerous other gifts
problem then is theirs.
He feels he has a right to take He turns | toward this personal *
that you have given us.t > I
a | stand on a controversial issue, conception of religion rather than Worried, concerned, and perhaps
and is confident in his beliefs. He an established one because he fails even embarrassed about the situa-
can no longer be spoon-fed. He ac- to value a bureaucratic institution tion, the church too is aware of the
cepts only that which he: himself which involves itself more with ex- discontent among some of its mem-
haps
has found to be true. He tries be- terior concerns of building funds bers. There is need for a revolu- (Ed. Note: Now that Student But what else (b r r ring) . . .
mishaps
ing honest with himself, sincere to and money raising projects than tionary change within the religious Teaching is again over for a year, Lunch time |already? Why we
his fellowman. worthwhile adventures to provide institutions. The problem then is the seniors have many memories to
for the poor, needy and sick. didn't even have time to introduce
theirs. treasure.IFollowing are the joint
students | find discrepancy reminiscences of several girls). ourselves.*
whose problem? The students who have adopted a
I In forming this new outlook on personal religion, the college ad- Alii-over the city of Erie there last day: halloween party
himself and adopting new ideas College students are faced' with ministrators who have watched it were shouts of welcome greeting J Mrs. Radamavich—this?morning
about the world he lives in, he be- a serious problem.*Since childhood taking form on their campuses, and new teachers: Good morning Miss didn't we have a classroom full of
comes aware of a discrepancy be- most of them have held member- the church leaders Who see it in Snell (Mary Mehl); Good morning boys and girls? Now we have
tween what he once held to be good ships in these religious institu- their members are well aware of Miss Barrillo (Adelle Parrillo); witches and ghosts and fairy prin-
and true and that which he now be- tions. | Social pressures, family, the problem. Good morning Miss Rapdamavich cesses.
lieves to be so. Such is the case friends and the church it3elf, de- k (Rita Radanovicm); Good morning
possible solutionl Mrs. Defino (Miss Terry Defino). B r r ring
concerning the undergiaduate and mand that they continue to do so.
his religion. Because this problem manifests Good morning boys and girls That's the signal for our parade
Some continue attending services welcome back to school. Since it's to begin. We're going tolline up in
itself primarily as an intensely in-
It is not that the students feel and performing outward displays the first day of school iUhought a single line—First row—no Jef-
dividual one, the members of each
allj; religion ;is toboo, or that they of faith, fothers neglect even this it might be at good idea to fleam frey—a single line—one line'. . .
group must engage themselves in
completely deny thek benefits of and remain members in name only. a little bit about each other . . . Now,ihow does a,paradellook?
a personal study of conscience, and
church affiliation. They are just not The questions then arise, Whose (Oh, Oh, it's timefto go to the One person behind the other, keep-
this perhaps, can be the only means
satisfied with what they find in an lavatory). ing together—no big funny spaces
As has been explained already, to an effective solution.
organized religion. Boys and girls—it's our turn to between each person . . •
The college student needs more • f i n A {%**$ go to the lavatory now. First row
Wasn't that a fine parade? As
than a set of rules to guide him a ^ *m of boys on this side; girls against
soon as everyone is in his seat
and articles of faith which he must the wall. Be sure to keep a straight
we can begin our Halloween party.
believe in.f The college student iline in the halls . . . (Oh no—Miss
wants to live his religion, not just
practice it.
behrend slates film series Weigert—and we're going to the
lavatory!!!)
Would the monitors in each row
come•to pass out! the napkins?
Then J the paper cups—then the
What are you boys doing in
The Behrend Campus of Pennsyl-
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Though written over thirty years Evangelical Film Guild. there? Who's in charge of|the Dixie cups.
ago,, the following passage from vania State University has an-
Featured with- T H E - L A S T soap ?
Cyril Hariss's The Religion of the nounced its annual Film Series Pro- Is there anyone in the first row
gram. Mercyhurst students are in- BRIDGE will be THE GOLDEN Miss Mehl, Suzy didn't go—You who brought a treat? You may
Undergraduate, reflects the college FISH, an Academy Award winning worry about Mary and pet Suzy pass it out.
student's attitude toward religion vited to attend any of the films.
presentation of a little goldfish, a worry about Suzy.-!But we're sup- :
today: On every given date there will be little boy, and a big, hungry alley- pose to try . . . cj Yes, if! you'd like to take your
two films—a full-length film ( 1 % - cat. I '
• }, 1 costumes off you may—put it in the
"When I speak of one's re- John, are you the? last one ? cloak room—first row . . .
ligion I do not refer to a church 2 hrs.) along with a short subject When everyone is in a straight line
(5-10 min.). On March 11, TWO DAUGH-
TERS, based on two short stories then we will pass to the room. farewell

apparition On December 3, Behrend will pre- by Indian author, Rabindranath Ta- That'sf wonderful how quickly
sent THE GREAT DICTATOR, a gore, will be shown. With this will you went to the lavatory—now we Mehl's last day. She has to go back
J w.

film directed, produced, and starred be THE WIND AND THE RIVER, have time to introduce ourselves. to school for a while. We certainly
Boys and girls—today is Miss

in by Charlie Chaplin. This film is a beautiful film made in the Vale Linda, would you be first? r will miss her, won't we ?
a hilarious spoof on facism with of Kashmir. Yes, Miss Jones—of course—
Jack Oakie as Mussolini and Chap- (Oh, Miss Weigert) I'm afraid we I wish you will not go away be-
lin portraying one of the funniest On April 8, there will be a Jap- don't have time to talk right now cause we all miss you and je that's
Hitlers the world has seen. anese movie, T HJjR O N E O F boys and girls—Patrolman Brownl all. Do you have to quit school be-
BLOOD, based on Shakespeare's from the police department is here ' cause you are getting married?
The short subject featured will MACBETH. THE TELLTALE to talk to us I and show us some
Tell your mother and father I said
be Af CAVALCADE OP AMERI- HEART, an animated cartoon with movies—we must listen very care-
CAN SERIALS, a collection of hu- chilling narration by James Mason, fully. hello. Good-bye Miss Parllo.
S | m
morous climaxes from some of the will be the short subject. 4 1
Good-bye boys and girls, I'll al-
most popular old serials. | First row—boys line up her
Ending the series, on May 6, girls against the wall. ways remember you . . .
Shown on January 21, will be EL
will be KNIFE IN THE WATER, John, is it that important that
LAZARELLO DE TORMES (His
Fortunes and Adversities), the a Polish presentation \ voted Best Fred cut in front of you?
story of a charming Spanish urchin Foreign by the New York Film Good Books in All Fields
Let's show Mr. Brown what good
matching? wits with some not-so- Foreign Film by ithe * New York hosts we are by being very quiet ERIE BOOK I STORE
charming adults. The film, which is Film Critics Guild. $ and polite from now until we come
in Spanish dialogue, has English 17 East 8th Street I
This little girl is now|one of sub-titles. back to the room.
As the last short feature, Beh- Erie. Pa. 452-8354
the foremost student leaders of Billy, you'll have to talk to your
rend wiU show one of Charlie Chap- sister later.
Mercyhurst.| She can be |seen THE CRITIC, an hysterical re-
most often with a gavel or a his- view of a typically "arty"^ film, lin's saddest social comedies, THE
Who can tell me the lesson we B O N A N Z A
tory book. Last year she dis- complete with commentary by Mel IMMIGRANT. Written and direct- got from our -friend Patrolman
played her journalistic talents as Brooks, will be the short-subject ed by Chaplin, it is treated with Brown? Only 5 people—are the STEAK HOUSE
an important member of the mer- feature. It is on Saturday Review's sentiment, romance and stinging rest of you thinking ? That's bet-
ciad staff. Who is she? (See "don't miss" list. social satire. ter Darlene, what was it? To put ,. $1.59
page 4). out forest fires. That's partly right. % Char-Broiled gg
^Following this, Behrend will pre-
sent THE LAST BRIDGE on Feb- Quality Dry Cleaning y Chicken Dinner > $1.59
Barbote's Italian Restaurant ruary 25. In it, Maria Schell stars U Shirt Laundry Service Burhenn's Pharmacy Chopped Sirloin Platter . . . . $.99
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ceived the First Award of the
 Page 4 the merciad Tuesday, November 22,1966

elementary forms of the rel igious life

by rosemary barnum
Book Review: Emile Durkheim,
The Elementary Forms of the Re-
ligious Life, tr., Joseph W. Swain,
New York: The Free Press, 2nd
printing, 1965.
Durkheim's book had two out-
standing points: its theory and ex-
planation of society as the source
of the elementary forms of relig-
ious life, and the role of ^integra-
tion these play in^ society.
In The Elementary Forms of the
Religious Life, Emile Durkheim
points out that, in a general way,
society has all that is necessary to
arouse the (sensation of the divine
in our minds—merely by the power
it has over us. For its members it
is what god is to his worshippers,
for society also gives up the sen-
sation of perpetual dependence. It
requires that, forgetful of our own
interests, we make ourselves its
servitors, and^ it submits us to
every sort of inconvenience, pri-
vation and sacrifice, without which
social life would be impossible.
However, the empire it has over
our consciences is due less!to the
physical supremacy than to the
moral authority with which it is
invested. We yield to its order pri-
marily because it is the object of
a venerable respect. And according
to Durkheim an object, whether in-
dividual or collective, inspires re-
spect when it automatically causes
or inhibits action, without regard
for any consideration relative to
their useful or injurious effects.
This emotion of respect is in-
terior and wholly spiritual. Its ex-
istence and what it is related
i. e., what is respected by society—
depends upon public opinion. For
the intensity of this mental state
will only be directly proportional to
the degree that it is internalized by
society's members.
Because^it is in spiritual ways
that social pressure exercises itself,
it cannot fail to give men the idea
that outside themselves there exist
moral and efficacious powers upon
which they depend. Yet, while they
realize they're being acted upon,
they do not know by whom. So
they must invent by themselves the
idea of these powers with which
they feel themselves in connection.
What form this being—or mania
—or god—may take, it is not mere-
ly an authority upon whom we de-
pend. It is a force upon which our
strength lies. For the ^collective
force is not merely outside of us;
it does not act upon us wholly from
without. Rather, since society can-
not exist except in and through in-
dividual consciousness, this force
must also penetrate us and organ-
ize! itself within us. Thus it be-
comes an integral part of our be-
ing and by that very fact it is
elevated and magnified.
There are occasions when this ;
strengthening and vivifying action
of society is especially apparent. In
the midst of an assembly animated
by a common passion, we become
susceptible ito acts and sentiments
of which we are incapable when re-
duced to our own forces. When ar-
rived at this state of exaltation, a
man does not recognize himself any
longer. Feeling himself dominated
1-30—Mercyhurst Art Show
and carried away by some sort of
an external power which makes
him think and act differently than
in normal times. x one would y be at ease. Carol Sa- started. Old acquaintances were re-
It seems to him that he has be-
come a new being. The decorations
| he puts on and, in the ..primitive,
the masks that cover his face, fig-
ure materially in this interior
transformation and aid in determ-
ining its nature. For him and his
companions it is as though they
were transported into a special
world, entirely different from the
daily life that drags along. Thus he
comes to experience two different
worlds: the sacred and the profane
—and it is in the midst of these
effervescent social environments
and out of this collective experience
that the religious idea seems to be
born. To strengthen these ideas and
sentiments, it is necessary to bring
together those who hold them, to
put them into closer and more ac-
tive relations with one another. Students readying equipment for Senior-Frosh Sports Night which
This function is fulfilled by re- took place last evening.
ligious ceremonies. They rejuvenate
consciousness of the supra-human,
or of the gods—which are actually
symbolic expressions of society.
sr.-fr. sports' night, nov. 21
And! because society exists only I When the seniors started classes 21, from 7:30 to 9:80. The evening
insofar as it is present in human on October 31, many of them were started officially with a volleyball
consciousness, religious ceremonies amazed at the number of new faces tournament which was followed by
serve to rejuvenate society: to in the halls, in the lounge, in the entertainment and refreshments.
bring individuals together to mul- dorms. "Where did they all come Casual was the key word for the
tiply the relations between them, from?" "There must be close to event. As the evening drew to a
make them more intimate with one a million ofthem." Would you be- close, some* comments were over-
another and the supra-human force. lieve two hundred ?£ heard. "Not all the freshmen? look
At this point, the seniors sat alike. I was talking to one who . . S
down •' to take stock of the situa- "Even though they've been here for
tion. They decided: A. There are four years, the ^seniors are still
calendar more frosh than there are seniors. people." "Mary Lou, this is Pat.
B. All freshmen look alike. C. In- She's from your home town."
dividually, no senior could come to "Where did you ever learn to play
November know them all. . D. I WE I WILL volleyball?" "She taught me when
/ m
MEET THEM AS A GROUP! I was in third grade. I thought by
Next, a plan of action was dis- this time she'd be . . . "
Student Art Sale* in De- cussed. A Sports Night would be The evening proved to be quite
cember an ideal solution. That way, every a! success. New friendships were
December
bella was appointed chairman of newed. Common interests were dis-

sqa news around the nation 2-3-4—Gannon Winter Carnival

Gannon Auditorium
the event. Working withfher were covered. It is through evenings such
Mary Bernas and Mary Lou Gonda as this that mere students become
Ed. note: At| the request of Judy The Ohio students iplan to meet 8—Feast of the Immaculate in charge of entertainment and re- citizens of the Mercyhurst commun-
Pitney, SGA President, "the mer- again soon to take up the ques- Conception freshments. ity. It is through evenings such as
ciad" has added a special column. tion; of forming a state-wide stu- Free Day The "get-acquainted^affair" was this that faces become personali-
Since no other means would be as dent organization. .' 10—Gannon Mil Ballf" § held in the gym last night, Nov. ties.
effective in getting-the reports of 13—Sociology Movie: "Cry for
the United States National Stu-
dent Association to Mercyhurst stu-
pass fail arrangements Help"
topic: suicide
I praeterita sets goals
Nine hundred students elected to used for the Seniors' posed "in-
dents, a regular column &in each 17—Freshman Orphans' Party The 1966-67 P R A E T E R I T A
take courses under a pass/fail formals."
issue will feature the latest news- Mercyhurst College promises to contain many new and
rather than a regular grading ar- The first deadline was November
tips. 18—Christmas Cantata different ideas while presenting an
rangement at the University? of 11, and the deadline for the Senior
. Mercyhurst Little Theatre accurate account of the year's
economic burden of education Pennsylvania. Freshmen cannot yet Section is November 22. Other
20—Christmas Vacation Ibegins events. To quote Editor-in-Chief
participate, and other students can deadlines are December 28, Janu-
Students from Ohio colleges and after classes. | Georgina Cantoni: "We are trying ary 30, and February 27. The year-
take only one or two courses under
universities met to find ways of in every way to make our yearbook books will be distributed on May
pass/fail under the new UP plan.
pertinent to Mercyhurst College 10, after the Honors Convocation
shifting the economic burden of
education from individual students
The reform seems to be a direct re-
sult of a major student study of
saga, students 1966-67, not only through photog- ceremonies.
to state taxes. I Students attended raphy and general copy informa- Staff members include: Editor-
the educational environment last
from Ohio State, Ohio University, year in which pass/fail was one of form committee tion, but also through the use of in-Chief, Georgina Cantoni; Mercy-
appropriate diction to capture the hurst Vitality Editor, Mary Bernas;
University of Toledo, Miami of the major recommendations.
Ohio, Central State, Kent State and This year, as in the past, the spirit of the unique Mercyhurst Photography Editor; Suzette Aleci;
Wright University. Pass/Fail is a major trend in resident! students at Mercyhurst woman."
educational reform this year. Be- College have the opportunity to Literary Editor, Mary DeSantis;
USNSA's IAVP, Rick Stearns, and A newly created staff position, Art Editor, Louise Tavinello; Cur-
education staff member, Al Rekord, sides UP, new pass/fail programs voice their approval or disapprov- that of Current Campus Events
have been initiated at Columbia al of the SGA food service. Editor, is being filled by Sharon rent Campus Events Editor, Sharon
traveled to Ohio to observe. Al Labosky; Activities Editor, Carol
explained how the student Commit- University, Brown University, and Through the efforts of the food Labosky. Her responsibility is to
T- TT . » .
committee, it is possible for these Hall; Academics Editor, Judy Fitz-
tee on Undergraduate Education the University of Hawaii. There keep the staff informed on all gerald; Underclassmen Editor, San-
had worked to obtain a broad based students to take an active part in aspects of campus life from the dy Adams; Senior Section Editor,
have been a large number of re-
? seeing that they have a satisfac- progress of the faculty ^blueprint
tax for higher education in New quests for information on this re- tory food program here. 4 Kris Monroe, Business Manager,
Jersey. form coming into SGIS. Al Milano committee to the construction! of Sylvia D'Aurora; Advertising Man-
is in the process of writing a pro- Managed by Nancy McNamara, the new building. This is a hi agers, Rosalie Hodas and Meda
gram paper on pass/fail to comple- the purpose of 'the food commit- step towards attaining the goal of Mitchell; Index Editor, Kathy Mc-
ment the lending library material. tee is to act as a mediating body this year's PRAETERITA: to be Carthy. Mrs. Marilyn Jewell is the
between SAGA and the Mercy- pertinent to Mercyhurst College
I bit of wisdom hurst girls. The committee is avail- life. faculty^advisor of the PRAETER-
£ v I ITA, * i
Another marvelous educational able to listen to any questions,
complaints, or suggestions that a The yearbook is also ^being ex-
theory was spun in the recent
student might have. In turn,'- it panded. It will have 184 pages
TIME magazine. In an article on
is the committee's duty to present whichjis an increase of 32 pages Beauty — Charm £
student emotional problems, Time
these queries to Mr. Repack, the from last year's annual.
propounded the following answer: Lucille's Beauty Salon
SAGA director. The committee Many different views .of the
"Deeply immersed in youth's na-
meets with Mr. Repack regularly, campus including the grotto, the 3702 Pine Ave. Call 455-0740
tural agonizings and inclinations
to discuss the issues brought be- boulevard, the area of the new con-
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fore them. Through a mutual ef- struction, and the libary are being
students take their grades, their
fort they try to find a satisfac-
specialized studies—-and themselves tory solution for any problems.
—far too seriously. The decisions Plan Tour Christmas Shopping" Now Martucci's Tavern
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