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Friday, December 1, 2017 CollegianThe Grove City College Student Newspaper Vol. 103, No. 9 Rock-well around the Christmas tree

KAREN POSTUPAC Rockwell Hall lights up the night sky once again this holiday season with the beautiful star. Many Grovers gathered at Light Up Night Tuesday to see the star atop the build- ing illuminate. Dancers paint the stage Paige Fay be really creative and Staff Writer cool to combine the art of dance with other Art comes to life, works of art to bring thanks to the Orchesis them alive,” says co- dance troupe. senior head Abigail Van Taking place at Pew Vleck. Fine Arts Center in Orchesis has been Ketler Auditorium, this on the Grove City cam- performance’s theme pus for many years is “Art in Motion.” The and there are usually performances will take around 65 members in place at 7:30 p.m. on the troupe. It is an op- Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and portunity for students Dec. 2. with a matinee who have a passion at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2. for dancing to be able For each act, the to come together and troupe’s choreogra- share that passion with phers have chosen a REBECCA SHAFFER each other and with the famous work of art and Members of Orchesis gracefully glide through their dress rehearsal, preparing for Thursday’s opening perfor- community each fall created a dance that mance of “Art in Motion.” The show runs at 7:30 p.m tonight and tomorrow in Ketler Auditorium, with a matinee at semester. The danc- brings the work to life 2 p.m. tomorrow. ers have rehearsal for on the stage and will be around one hour a week sure to awe the audi- for the several months ence. and dancers have put in sents their chosen art- ing to the heads of the ecstatic to watch it all leading up to opening Orchesis co-senior countless hours to en- work.” group this year. It is come together on the night. This year’s per- head Carolyn Jack said, sure that every second This performance a show of their own stage. “the choreographers of their dance repre- holds special mean- creation and they are “We thought it would ORCHESIS 2 Students present research Awards in the Grove Paige Montgomery tions included orga- Contributing Writer nizations, businesses, at physics conferences groups or individuals. Sarah Opst who is pursuing a phys- my field as well as the Grove City College There are two promi- Staff Writer ics major with a focus keynote speakers who will host the 35th an- nent awards given, spe- on computer software were all giants in their nual Florence E. MacK- cifically the Grove City Within the last few and an astronomy mi- field. By presenting enzie awards in 2018. Campus award and the months, two GCC stu- nor, presented his my research both at a On Feb. 6, the awards Greater Grove City Bor- dents presented their poster “Testing Young poster session and in will be given to faculty, ough award, which rec- work at physics confer- Brown Dwarf Atmo- presentation format I students, administra- ognize individuals or MANSFIELD BEILER ences across the coun- spheric Properties with have gained profession- tion and staff that have groups on campus or in try following summer Films for Thin Film L-Band Spectroscopy” al skills as a student,” participated in volun- the town, respectively. research opportunities. Photovoltaic Applica- at the Brown Dwarf to Mansfield said. teer work. Also, any The awards are set Senior Mercedes tions” at the University Exoplanet Connection Their experiences businesses, organiza- in place to highlight a Mansfield, a physics of Nebraska’s Confer- Conference at the Uni- this summer also di- tions or groups will be person or organization major and chemistry ence for Undergradu- versity of Delaware on rected their interests eligible to receive the for their hard work and minor, presented her ate Women in Physical Oct. 26 and 27. as they delved into par- awards. dedication to Grove City poster “Selenization of Science from Nov. 9 to “The conference ticular fields of physics. Nominations were and Grove City College. Sputtered W, WO3, and Nov. 11. helped me make con- submitted through Nov. Layered NiWO3 Thin Junior Sam Beiler, nections with peers of PHYSICS 2 30, 2017. The nomina- AWARDS 2 Page 2 The Collegian Dec. 1, 2017 Innovative aluma returns Alison White business world, Gar- Contributing Writer rett has also supported efforts to empower im- Kimberly Garrett, a poverished or abused 2011 Grove City College women globally. Root- Entrepreneur graduate, ed Beauty is commit- visited Grove City Col- ted to impacting the lege to discuss her ex- lives of women all over. periences creating and They collaborated with D3EL53AU0D7W62.CLOUDFRONT.NET building companies. the Women2Women Danú will bring Christmas cheer from the Emerald Island to Grove City on Dec. 4. Garrett has had ex- program, a project de- Tickets are available at alumni.gcc.edu/events. perience starting up an signed to empower award-winning busi- women all around the ness and sought to HEARTSTORIES.COM world who are troubled share her story with Kimberly Garrett returned with poverty, abuse and young entrepreneurs to Grove City College to sex trafficking. Celtic Christmas address entrepreneur- here on campus. Garrett is now fur- She created the com- ship students on Nov. 30, thering her leadership pany Rooted Beauty 2017. at Better Made Brands, celebration along with fellow GCC a management-consult- alumna, Sharon Seiter, company. In 2013, they ing agency. Her success in 2012. Soon after, won the Oh-Penn for in the business world Sarah Kula mas Festival” in Irish. than reading written they began promoting Business Plan. They not only shines a light Contributing Writer Celtic music centers notes in order to identi- Rooted Beauty’s line of were awarded best Eco on the entrepreneur- on the principles of fy sound. Performance healthy, natural skin Packaging by Delicious ship program at Grove Danú, an Irish band culture, technical skill instruments include the products to consumers. Living Beauty and Body City College but also known for their tradi- and tradition. The his- fiddle, Celtic harp and Garrett and Seiter a year later. inspires young innova- tional music, will per- tory surrounding Celtic Irish flute. have won a couple of While recognized for tors who stand where form their Christmas music is much richer Innovation is also in- awards for their beauty her innovation in the she once stood. concert, “Féile na Nol- than most individuals herent to Celtic sound, lag,” right here in Grove realize. While it is usu- as musicians are en- ORCHESIS my best friends, and the PHYSICS memories made during City. ally thought of as being couraged to experiment continued from 1 continued from 1 Grove City Area merely Irish, it also in- with their music. the long rehearsals and Chamber of Com- cludes the countries of Concertgoers that formance will be Or- late nights are some Beiler explained that merce describes Danú’s Scotland, Wales, Corn- attend “Féile na Nol- chesis’ 41st show on the that I will never forget. his presentation at the Christmas Gathering wall, Brittany and even lag” will witness a Grove City campus. Also, getting to extend BDEXOCON-2017 con- as offering “a taste of… Galicia and Asturias in skilled performance Jack and Van Vleck my dancing career into ference and his oppor- extraordinary events Spain. These European rich in tradition. are the co-senior heads my college years was tunity over the summer which have been held influences have since “Féile na Nollag,” as a of the troupe this year. definitely an added bo- to study the sun’s coro- across Ireland for hun- spread throughout the Christmas celebration, Jack has been a danc- nus.” na during the total so- dreds of years.” West in the United brings light to the im- er all of her life and is Van Vleck is very lar eclipse affirmed his Nell Ní Chróinín, a States and Canada. portance of festivities continuing her dancing excited for this year’s love for astronomy and singer from the Re- American audiences in Irish culture. career through Orche- show. Her favorite part prompted him to incor- public of Ireland, will are now seeking out Christmas is an im- sis. Both Jack and Van is dress rehearsal week, porate an astronomy perform alongside mu- concerts like “Féile na portant holiday, partic- Vleck joined as fresh- when the show comes minor into his classes. sicians playing various Nollag” to appreciate ularly for families and men and have contin- together for the first He also spoke about instruments – includ- the artistry of tradition- friends in the country of ued to perform with the time with costumes and advice he received from ing the button accor- al musicians and the Ireland, as many people troupe. makeup and then ends astronomy experts on dion and the fiddle. beauty of Irish music. living abroad return “My favorite part with the long-awaited pursuing a graduate de- At 7:30 p.m. in Ketler One reason people are to Ireland to gather of Orchesis has been opening night. gree in astronomy. Auditorium on Dec. 4, drawn to Celtic mu- and celebrate at home. meeting all of the won- “We are excited to “At the conference I 2017, Danú will bring sic is its artistry. Celtic Now residents of Grove derful people that I share this project that was able to talk to pro- the distinct sounds ensembles display ex- City and beyond can have gotten to dance we have been working fessors in the field who of an Irish Christmas pertise and ability. Tra- partake in an Irish cel- with during my years on for so long with the encouraged and ad- celebration to Grove ditionally, musicians ebration of Christmas here at Grove City Col- campus and hope that vised me on how to do City, as “Féile na Nol- in this genre learn the with Danú’s perfor- lege,” said Jack. “They you enjoy the show!” this, and I had my eyes lag” means “Christ- melodies by ear rather mance. have become some of says Van Vleck. opened to how much AWARDS science there is to be done on this topic,” he continued from 1 Groverpreneurs dominate said. They also credit the in- For Mansfield, the dividuals or organiza- experience confirmed tions for their volunteer start-up competition her love for research work. Cat Anderson and helped her decide These awards empha- News Editor to pursue research in size the importance of her future career. volunteer work within From Nov. 10-12, Grove City by recogniz- The students’ sum- Grove City College stu- ing those who have par- mer research at various dents participated in ticipated in its growth universities allowed the Techstars Startup or development. Recip- Mansfield and Beiler Weekend in Pittsburgh, ients set an example for to hone in on specific other organizations and a 54-hour entrepre- physics topics under people in the local com- neurial event that test- the guidance of experts ed the innovation and munity and the college and ultimately led to endurance of its partici- community to help the these opportunities at pants. area grow. The awards national conferences. At the end of the motivate and inspire Mansfield worked everyone to utilize their competition, Grove City students were a part of under Dr. Natale Ian- strengths and resources no at the University of for the greater good of all the winning teams. Nebraska while Beiler the community. Contestants worked worked at Bucknell As of this year, only for three days design- CHUTE FACEBOOK University under Dr. three Grove City College ing, coding and creat- Grove City entrepreneurship students Stephen Weaver and Levi Roberts meet with students have received ing business models. A their group during the Techstars Startup Weekend in Pittsburgh. Katelyn Allers in their the Grove City Campus panel of local entrepre- Research Experience Award. Rachel Odell, neurs then judged their for Undergraduates idea and the company’s military parachutes small businesses called graduate of Grove City final presentations and program. viability.” into drawstring bags. Good Find. Good Find College in 2016, won recognized the most de- These conference “You have Friday Along with their team- earned third place. the 2015 Grove City veloped ideas. Cameron and summer intern- night to Sunday eve- mates, Levi Roberts ’19 Executive Director of Campus Award due to Suorsa ’21, Caleb Pfohl ship experiences gave ning to prove there is and Stephen Weaver ’19 the Center for Entrepre- her superior work ethic ’20, Ben Tobias ’19 and Mansfield and Beiler a pain that exists, you developed this idea as neurship + Innovation and extensive volunteer graduate Logan Ham- the chance to improve have a good business a way to help veterans. work in and outside of merschmitt ’16 also at Grove City College, model and that you “Startup Weekend is an Yvonne English, said their skills as students, the Grove City Commu- participated on the win- researchers and em- ning team. can provide value and experience anyone who the event is “a wonder- nity. ployees while meeting Alan Breenan ’19 solve this pain,” Bren- is interested in bringing ful opportunity for our The 2018 Florence professionals. E. MacKenzie awards belonged to the Ac- nan said. “That is hard an idea to life and who students to experience For now, Mansfield hope to bring as much tive Home team, which enough alone, not to is self-motivated and a high-pressure envi- plans to earn a Ph.D. gratitude and support won first place for their mention that you are interested in startups,” ronment full of chaos in physics specializing to the recipients this house disaster alert competing against a lot Weaver, an entrepre- and unknowns, which, year as they have in system idea. “It was a of great teams on top of neurship major, said. incidentally, sounds a in experimental con- years past. The awards great learning experi- that.” Alongside Breenan, lot like life.” She added, densed matter phys- are sure to inspire oth- ence,” he said, adding, Second place went Roberts and Weaver, “We are proud of our ics while Beiler plans ers to get involved with “Startup Weekend is in- to team Chute, whose Jonathan Brutt ’18 students’ achievements to pursue a graduate the community and sanely stressful with the members proposed a earned a place in the and are excited to see degree in astronomy, encourage more volun- short amount of time company that supports competition with his which teams go on to hopefully in brown teers. you have to validate the veterans by recycling team’s idea, an app for form companies.” dwarfs or exoplanets. Dec. 1, 2017 Life Page 3 Christmas cheer goes Greek Mackenzie Tressler Staff Writer

Greek groups jingle their way into Christ- mas with many parties across campus over the next few weeks. On Saturday, Dec. 2, many Greek mem- bers plan on attend- ing the annual Okie Pi Christmas Party held in Map Cafeteria. “It is one of the best events on campus,” said senior Sigma Al- pha Sigma member, Joe Leo. “I loved help- ing with it last year and am looking for- ward to coming again.” According to senior Sam Basham, an Omi- cron Xi member in charge, the event will have ornament deco- rating, cookie deco- rating, a gingerbread house decorating com- petition, costume con- test, pictures with San- ta, a Christmas skit and Christmas carol singing. “My favorite part MAGGIE ENGLEHART of the whole event Greek groups around campus have hosted holiday parties and gatherings for many years, which is a favorite tradition for students and alumni is the skit, which across the country and campus. is an original each year,” said Basham. tivus and AEXmas. day from the televi- All of the proceeds Party and Festivus. stuffed animals and Senior Madison “The Okie’s and sion show “Seinfeld.” of the event sponsor Many other groups toiletries and are hand- Moser, Vice President Pi’s do a great job Senior Rachel Mee, Christmas for a local have the spirit of giv- ed out when children of the Gamma Sigma decorating MAP a member of the Gam- family in need. The ing during this holi- move to a new foster Phi sorority, loves to café,” said Moser. “It ma Chi sorority, said groups buy gift cards day season, including home to help ease and be involved with Greek doesn’t even look like the Christmas party for the parents and the sisters of Alpha comfort the process. life on campus espe- a cafeteria anymore.” will have music, cookie toys and clothes for the Beta Tau. Junior ABT While many groups cially around the holi- The following week- decorating, ornament children who other- Maggie Bauman said around campus may days. She described her end Festivus is held by decorating, a photo wise would not be able she loves their service participate in a Secret love for OkiePi, which the Adel’s and Gam- booth, a “wall of griev- to afford such things. event. The ABTs buy Santa gift exchange, she has attended ev- ma Chi’s in Ket Rec. ances” and a wres- Greek member and create gift bags for the ABT’s have a “Se- ery year she’s been at The inspiration for tling match all while or not, everybody is a local foster care sys- cret Sister” exchange. school, as well as her this event stems from the Seinfeld episode welcome to both the tem. The bags are filled appreciation for Fes- the make believe holi- is playing on repeat. Okie Pie Christmas with pajamas, socks, GREEK 4 Mobley and IBM unite Ciara Resler University, Contributing Writer said, “The project Grove City students was one of had the chance to inter- the most act with students from Mobley unique ex- universities across the periences U.S. through Profes- during my college ca- sional Communication, reer because I was able a class taught by Jen- to work on a virtual nifer Mobley, Chair of team to complete a pro- the Communication fessional final report by Department, and the using a real-world col- IBM Virtual Business laboration platform.” Project. “This project grew VBP allows college not only my profes- students to collaborate sional skills, but also with other students my global collaboration from various parts of skills that I may use in the country to complete the future of my pro- a final report. fessional career,” said Professors of each Hendrickson. college involved formed Grove City senior Vic- teams of five to six stu- toria Zulick also partici- dents. Each team used pated in the IBM proj- the VBP platform to ect. “The IBM virtual create their own digital business project was a profiles, communicate really unique experi- with teammates via sta- ence that put our com- ALLIE ADAMS tus updates and upload munication, organiza- Allie’s Sweet Tooth turns Broad Street into “Baker Street” with an assortment of cookies, cakes and cupcakes. their individual and tion and professional The shop will open in January. group work to the same skills that we have been team folder. Teams developing through were also required to Professional Commu- Confection connection video chat on the vir- nication to the test. tual platform to com- The project and overall Emi England As a single mom, Al- kitchen until now. as possible.” municate throughout experience was a great Contributing Writer lie was excited to offer Looking to expand Grovers have a lot to the process of complet- opportunity with such beautifully decorated the business and of- look forward to from ing the project. Junior a notable company like If it is ice cream, can- deserts for her kids’ fer more services, she this new addition to Alyssa Jackson of Grove IBM,” Zulick said. dy or coffee, Grove City birthdays, but she was is opening the doors to the Broad Street fam- City College participat- According to IBM has it. not about to hand over Allie’s Sweet Tooth on ily. For one, parents ed in the IBM project. “I “More than ever, stu- But what about cup- an arm and a leg for Broad Street this Janu- will be able to call in or- enjoyed getting to meet dents need to enter job cakes, cookies and some mixed-up sugar, ary. The new storefront ders of baked goods for and work with students markets with virtual, cakes decorated by col- butter and flour. She will feature her very students to walk in and from other Universi- global collaboration orful fondant and icing? taught herself how own “custom confec- pick up. Custom made ties,” Jackson said. skills.” The IBM Virtual Allie Adams, owner to bake and decorate tions made to order.” care packages will also “However, I did not like Business Project gives of Allie’s Sweet Tooth, cookies and cupcakes. Allie said, “I’m ex- be available for pur- the technical aspect of opportunities for col- filled this gap by open- Now, she shares her tal- cited to be a part of chase at this new sweet the project and the IBM lege students to grow in ing a shop on Broad ents with her communi- this community and shop in town. platform was more of their global collabora- Street where she will ty through her business meet the customers it Freshman Hannah a complication than a tion and technical soft- feature custom made of baking and decorat- serves.” She said she Howe is very excited help.” ware skills that will help cookies, cakes and cup- ing sweets. She’s been strives to make “special Adam Hendrickson, them succeed in their ALLIE’S 4 cakes. working out of her occasions as affordable a senior at Utah State future professions. Dec. 1, 2017 The Collegian Page 4 Sights & lights Sarah Kula out prior to the day of Contributing Writer the show. Seats for this year’s concert can be re- Missed Pittsburgh’s served online. Light-Up Night? No The Little Lights con- worries. cert supports a local Get into the Christ- need in Grove mas spirit on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Olde Town City. Every year, the Grove City’s “Light up concert donates 10 per- the night” event. cent of the ticket sales Before Santa rolls to a chosen need in into town on a firetruck the area. This year, all at 3 p.m., there will be proceeds will go to the many other celebratory Grove City Food Pantry. happenings. After his Bibza says, “For me, arrival, Santa will be the holidays will always be centered around the CATAN.COM at Burdick’s Clothing idea of bringing people Games were enjoyed and played by many as students enjoyed the 2nd annual Game-a-thon hosted by members store for the rest of the together. I wanted to be of the Order of Saint George. afternoon for kids to part of something that meet. strives to do that as its The Guthrie will main purpose. No oth- spread Christmas cheer er agenda but love for by showing the movie OSG games to people and most spe- “Elf” for all to see for cifically our Grove City free. The showing is community.” sponsored by Grove Additionally, the City Realty and will be- Outta Theater on Erie gin at 11 a.m. provide treatment Street will host a Christ- One featured event ately called) has gained a very relaxed atmo- people in need. From mas Candy Wonder- Madison Graner of the day is the Little Staff Writer numbers and plays a sphere. Some people the game-a-thon this land Encounter. From Lights concert hosted at myriad of computer, were simply playing semester, they have 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Broad Street Yoga. Con- Video games are a board, card, and role- through single player raised around $1500 the theater will create ceptualized and initi- beloved way to take a playing games. Our goal games alongside oth- and are still collecting a magical Christmas ated by Ryan Bibza, the break from schoolwork, is to provide a commu- ers or by themselves, money through Decem- world. The studio says, event will include sev- and the Order of St. nity where people who and others were playing ber. Last year the game- “As part of Olde Town eral artists collaborat- George turns this rest- have nonmainstream multiplayer games to- a-thon raised a total of Grove City’s Lights Up ing to perform a mix- ful activity into a fund- interests can get togeth- gether. Plus, there was $3680. The Night Event, Outta ture of both traditional raiser for those in need. er and have fun.” free food.” The money raised will Theatre invites you to and original music. Lit The second annual The game-a-thon ran Omecinski, was the go directly to the UPMC enjoy the wonders of Game-a-thon in Grove for 24 hours straight main organizer of the Children’s Hospital of by candlelight, the con- Christmas as you meet City history took place and was only a semi- event this year. She Pittsburgh, specifically cert will also have a re- fantasy Christmas char- from 11 p.m. on Nov. 10 structured event. Cer- said, “The purpose of the Children’s Miracle laxed acoustic sound. acters, collect candy, to 11 p.m. on Nov. 11. tain stations were set the game-a-thon is to Network. Ryan Bibza started eat cookies, enjoy mu- The Order of St. up, but the participants raise money for charity Senior Lige Counce, the concept of this con- sic presented by Outta George (OSG) is a could also bring their and help people see the president of OSG, said, cert in Chicago years Theatre students and club and organization own games and move community that “nerds” “All proceeds from the ago. Inspired to bring explore The Pepper- founded in the 1970s by around to different can build. Here on cam- event go directly to the Christmas cheer to mint Forest, Ginger- Chris Miller, a member games and stations as pus we are a family and UPMC children’s hos- this little town, Bibza bread Village, Choco- of the Delta Iota Kappa they pleased. we can do really amaz- pital. There they will began it in Grove City, late Jungle, Lollipop fraternity. One of OSG’s newest ing things when we be used to help fund re- hoping that it would Woods and more.” Katelin Omecinski, a members, Junior Grant band together.” search and treatments become a tradition in There will free admis- senior member of OSG, Yurisic, participated in OSG certainly for children so that they the area. Last year, the sion to this wondrous said, “Since then, the the event this year. He reached their goal will be able live happy concert was a huge suc- event, although dona- Order (as it is affection- said, “The event had of raising money for and healthy lives.” cess as all the seats sold tions are accepted.

ALLIE’S like having a little piece erybody likes cookies continued from 3 of home right here in and cupcakes and if it’s Grove City.” affordable, the more the for a new environment Students studying for merrier.” where she can settle finals this spring semes- Right now, Grove City down with some cook- ter will have a new way is running on Dunkin. ies and homework. She said, “I love when to get delicious baked In a few short months, I come home and my goods at an affordable Grove City will be run- mom bakes cookies and price. Freshman Caitlin ning to Allie’s Sweet cupcakes. This will be McDonough said, “ev- Tooth.

ADRIAN CRUZ Greek groups such as Alpha Sigma decorate their halls and have Christmas parties open to all of campus. GREEK Pi sorority. She said joy and excitement of the group will also be continued from 3 Christmas really dis- hosting a big Christ- tracts from the stress The hall is filled with mas Party. Because of school and finals.” stockings outside each their fall party was can- member’s door, so celed, members will Although students each girl can fill her bring dates and have all have to start wrap- secret sister’s through- the Christmas Party ping up the semester out the week and a in place of it. Many and preparing for fi- larger gift at the end Theta’s plan on attend- nals, the bliss of the of the week. A Christ- ing the various events Christmas season will mas Party then re- on campus as well. bring friends and Greek veals the secret sisters. “I’m really looking Sophomore Mad- forward to all the fun groups together to en- die Graner is a mem- events on campus,” joy the last few weeks ber of the Theta Alpha said Bauman. “The before winter break. ALLIE ADAMS Dec. 1, 2017 Entertainment Page 5 Who said Big Man on Campus is there’s nothing to big opportunity for charity do?

Maria Charlier Theta Chi will be host- Madison Stout Contributing Writer ing and running this Entertainment Editor event in two rounds. Who doesn’t like a The first round consists Every year, I hear little man candy? of traditional pageant people complain that As fall semester be- categories such as for- there is nothing to do. I gins to wrap up and the mal wear, swim wear promise, there is plenty holiday season comes to do. and a Question & An- upon us, it is easy to get Enjoy a variety musi- swer round in which into a habit of putting cal performances with male contestants pres- your head down and different Christmas ent in front of a panel focusing only on finals Concerts. The next two comprised of faculty and getting to break. Sundays offer chapel members. Christmas parties credit opportunities. and receiving gifts may Not only does this give respite from the event contribute to a Friday monotony of school worthwhile cause, it Big Man on Campus work but one thing not also provides quite the 7 p.m., Crawford to be lost in this season show. Men from all Orchesis is giving. walks of life on campus 7:30 p.m., Ketler Grove City is a unique will be competing this community because it Auditorium year for the ultimate ti- encourages its students tle of Big Man on Cam- to have an outward fo- Saturday cus on others as op- pus. The top six finish- Men’s Volleyball posed to only on one- ers in the first round Tournament self. Charitable events move on to an addition- 7 a.m., IM Room are a staple on campus TAYLOR STARCHER al talent and Question Free Showing of with many groups con- Last year’s Big Man on Campus, Brad Warmhold, gets crowned at this annual event & Answer portion of the “Elf” tributing to organiza- put on by the Sigma Theta Chi sorority and the Pan Sophic fraternity. Proceeds go event. 11 a.m., Guthrie tions on both a local and to benefit the American Cancer Society. In its 26th year on Theater global scale. The Greek campus, Big Man on Emily Nicolete- community is one of the Theta Chi sorority and This competition money for the American Campus is going to be Fantin and Grace largest contributors for Pan Sophic fraternity. provides an engaging Cancer Society and ev- bigger and better than DeMember Senior these events and many Relay for life is a com- opportunity to get in- ery year we raise more ever, hosting six con- Recital groups participate in munity-driven charity volved in a charitable than $1000,” Junior co- testants from Greek 2 p.m., Recital Hall yearly fundraisers dat- event put on each year event on campus. All chair Sami Bartek said. groups and six from Orchesis ing back decades. for the American Can- of the proceeds of this Both Bartek and her housing groups or inde- 2 p.m., Ketler One long standing cer Society. event will be benefitting co-chair, senior Brie pendent halls. Auditorium event that is put on In preparation for the American Cancer Hughes, will be coach- Okie/Pi Christmas every spring is Relay Relay, a kick off fund- Society and hopefully ing the men in dance Tickets can be pur- Party for Life. This event has raising event, Big Man create interest in this routines to make sure chased in the STU pre- 7 p.m., Map Café been hosted at Grove on Campus, will be held spring’s upcoming Re- the whole night runs sale for $2 the week Orchesis City for over four de- on Dec. 1 in Crawford lay for Life walk as well. smoothly. prior to the event or at 7:30 p.m, Ketler cades by the Sigma Auditorium. “Big Man is to raise The sisters of Sigma the door for $3. Auditorium ABT Christmas Party Seasonal drinks 8 p.m., STU Great sweeten the Room Sunday Choral Concert winter season 4:30 p.m., Harbison Emily Fankulewski Chapel Staff Writer Monday Like the rest of the Danu - Christmas human race, I am a Gathering creature of habit. Nat- 7:30 p.m., Ketler Audi- urally, this habitual torium lifestyle extends to my drink orders every time Tuesday TOM MILLER I feel like a jolt of caf- Men’s Basketball v. AEX and Rhos compete in a friendly game of football for the glory and honor of feine now and then. WIKIPEDIA Houghton tradition. The Rhos attempt to topple two-year defender AEX while AEX tries to hold With that being said, Starbucks came out on 5:30 p.m., Wolverina onto their title. I know what I like and top for favorite holiday Coffee Concert don’t often deviate from inspired drink with their 7 p.m., Student Union that. Which is why, over Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa. The rivalry continues Thanksgiving break, I decided to step out on a much sugar that my Wednesday Jeffrey Lukawski history and the Rhos event. Music Theater limb and try out season- heart raced for the next Staff Writer will be playing to keep Before the game it is al drinks at the classic, twelve hours. Workshop Final them from earning that tradition to all get to- well-loved Grove City At Dunkin, I went Performance It is a long stand- title. gether and eat break- chains: Sheetz, Dunkin with what they’re best 6 p.m., Little Theater ing tradition for the The two groups have fast together. There Donuts and Starbucks. known for (aside from Alpha Epsilon Chi and been practicing and is shared fellowship At Sheetz, I decided the donuts, of course). Friday Rho Rho Rho housing preparing for the match between the students to go with the Pumpkin I went with an iced cof- GCC Singers Con- groups to put on an an- for about a month now. which brings them clos- Pie Milkshake, because fee with a Peppermint cert nual football game. The coach of the AEX er together. what better way to kick Mocha flavor swirl. Like 6 p.m., Recital Hall A tradition that dates team, Brandon Da- When asked why off Thanksgiving than my usual coffee order, I Festivus back to 2002 has kept vis runs drills with his he enjoyed the event, by ordering the classic also added two creams 7 p.m., Ket. Rec. the two groups coming team as they strive to be Coach Davis replied, “It dessert in milkshake and two sugars, which Jazz Ensemble/ back each year for some the best they can. is fun to come together, form? When my order I found complimented Stage Band Concert friendly competition. AEX starting quarter- practice, and have a number was called, I the flavor swirl well. 7:30 p.m., Ketler Audi- A simple lunch tray is back is sophomore Silus couple hours each week was handed a gener- The drink was minty torium the trophy for the win- Stevens, and the quar- to play the sport togeth- ously-sized milkshake and the peppermint fla- The Jane Austin ning team. Whichever terback for the Rhos is er in preparation. While topped with plenty of voring didn’t compete Ball housing group wins the Tim Grable. Both stu- we all play with intensi- whipped cream, which with the taste of the cof- 8 p.m., Old Map football match, takes dents prepare for the ty, at the end of the day naturally made me fee. Of the three drinks the lunch tray, writes fight ahead of them as it is a lighthearted event happy and hopeful in I tried, I found that this Saturday one was the most bal- the name and date of they hope to lead their that brings us all close my decision to deviate Tri Rho v. AEX from my normal order- anced. It was the best that year and holds on respective groups to together.” Football Game ing habits. drink to have when you to it until the next year. victory. Further news about 9 a.m., IM Fields The verdict on felt like a regular jolt of The lunch tray is a In previous years, the event will be posted Colton Croskey and Sheetz’s pumpkin pie caffeine with a touch of piece of history that there have been numer- on Facebook and other Lindsey Miller Se- milkshake? Delicious. holiday cheer. both groups treasure ous injuries ranging social media. AEX and nior Recital Although it didn’t taste Last, I ventured to and seek after each year from broken clavicles Rho will both be mak- like pumpkin pie— Starbucks for the last 2 p.m., Recital Hall when they play. to torn ACLs. This just ing Facebook groups more like pumpkin-fla- beverage in my season- AWS Christmas No team has ever goes to show how in- advertising the event. vored frosting—it was, al drink menu voyage. Movie Event held the tray for three tense the match can get. The event is free and in essence, a sweet, fes- Starbucks, as expected, 2:30 p.m., Crawford years in a row. Current- As competitive as both groups love seeing tive delight that made had the largest variety Auditorium ly, AEX has two straight this football game can their supporters come me think of the holiday of options when it came wins so tensions are be, there is no animos- out to join them. This season and want to lis- to Christmas menu Sunday high going into this ity between the groups. year’s football game is ten to Christmas music items. Because I went Christmas Candle- year’s match-up. AEX and Rho housing being held on Thorn as I drank it. The only with coffee at Dunkin, light Services For the first time, groups have become Field on Saturday, Dec. drawback was that it 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., DRINKS 8 AEX is playing to make closer because of this 9. was packed with so Harbison Chapel Page 6 Through the Lens Dec. 1, 2017

Art takes the stage Jennifer Crampsey performance, excited to forgettable memories Contributing Writer share their passion for while doing what they dance with their fellow adore, dancing. This year’s 41st an- dancers as well as their Exceptionally, the nual Orchesis perfor- peers. performance this For many of the mance, themed “Art year is the design and troupe members, the in Motion,” contains execution of the perfor- opportunity to con- breathtaking art mance heads, Carolyn tinue dancing in college and Abigail Van Vleck, inspired dance perfor- brings pure excitement, who are abundantly mances, in which the and they have enjoyed artwork dances off the each step of the prepa- proud, as they should canvas. ration. be, of their remarkable Over the past few Through this oppor- product. weeks, students have tunity, they have had This charming per- continued to dedicate the privilege of foster- formance is truly awe- countless hours to the ing incredible friend- inspiring and one that development of such a ships and building un- should not be missed. Dec. 1, 2017 Through the Lens Page 7

Photos by Rebecca Shaffer, Photo Chief Dec. 1, 2017 The Collegian Page 8 New to Netflix New ‘Thor’ is a Emily Fankulewski Other Netflix Origi- throughout the month Staff Writer nals are set to premiere include “Ace Ventura: in December, includ- Pet Detective” (Dec. 1), huge success With Christmas ing “Dark” on Dec. 1, a “August Rush” (Dec. break just on the hori- German supernatural 1), “The Little Rascals” David Smith zon, Netflix is releas- thriller series that fol- (Dec. 1) and the “Trolls Contributing Writer ing a vast array of new lows four families as Holiday Special” (Dec. titles for the month they attempt to unravel 6). The third install- of December—just in the mystery of what Fans of romantic ment in Marvel’s Thor time for some (or a lot happened to a missing comedies can also look film series, “Thor: of) bingeing during the child. forward to the addition Ragnarok,” provides holiday season. The second season of of “Hitch” and “While a change in tone from According to Forbes, “Easy,” a comedic an- previous movies in the among the new releases thology series that fo- You Were Sleeping,” series and is ultimately are a variety of Netf- cuses on relationships both set to premiere on successful because of it. lix Originals. In typi- and boasts big-name Netflix on Dec. 1. “Thor: Ragnarok,” cal Netflix fashion, the celebrity cast members, However, with the to date, has grossed streaming service will will also drop on Dec. 1. addition of so many nearly $800 million be rolling out a num- Two shows will come titles, viewers will be and has garnered criti- ber of brand new shows out just days before forced to wave goodbye I.VIMEOCDN.COM and seasons to round Christmas. On Dec. 21, to a handful of films cal praise, with a 92 Chris Hemsworth stars in an all new addition to the out the end of the year. the fourth season of and television series percent approval rating Thor film series. Character-driven, this film continues based on 300 reviews, Perhaps most ex- “Peaky Blinders,” which throughout the month. to thrill audiences while gaining praise from critics. citedly awaited is the follows an English gang According to What’s unlike “Thor: The Dark World.” second season of “The after the First World on Netflix, fans of crit- and seek the throne of take precedence. Thor With an all-star cast Crown,” set to drop War, will be released. ically-acclaimed “It’s Asgard. is portrayed as silly and including Chris Hem- on Dec. 8. This show, Then, on Dec. 22, a Always Sunny in Phila- Thor and Loki flee sunny. He cracks jokes sworth, Tom Hid- which follows Queen new season of “Fuller delphia” will be disap- their planet as Hela and is somewhat laugh- dleston, Idris Elba, Cate Elizabeth as she navi- House,” the sequel pointed to learn that the forces them out into able because of his ar- Blanchett, Jeff Gold- gates her early years to fan-favorite “Full series, in its entirety, is space to die. Howev- rogance, especially blum, Mark Ruffalo as the monarch of House,” will come out. set to be pulled from er, they crash-land in when constantly declar- the United Kingdom, The show is now on its and Anthony Hopkins, the streaming service Sakaar where Thor is ing that he is a god. caught the attention of third season. “Thor: Ragnarok” was on Dec. 9. Well-known forced to fight as a glad- Thor comes across Netflix subscribers last To get into the Christ- destined to be a box of- films such as the second iator and ironically fac- as more of a friend year. As the streaming mas spirit, quite a few fice hit. es the Hulk (Ruffalo). rather than a god, but service’s biggest-bud- holiday titles will also and third “Scary Movie” “Ragnarok” takes films (Dec. 1), “Holes” “Thor: Ragnarok” is he is willing to face and geted series, the second be premiering on the place a few years after unique in how elegantly conquer any challenge season is not expected site. However, viewers (Dec. 5), “Nightcrawl- the Battle of Sokovia, er” (Dec. 10) and “Pi- it incorporates humor thrown his way. to disappoint. While al- can get most excited seen in “Avengers: Age and non-stop action. His light-heartedness rates of the Caribbean: ready renewed through over the release of “The of Ultron.” Peter Travers of Rolling and determination is The Curse of the Black its fourth season, the Santa Clause” trilogy, in Thor (Hemsworth) Stone magazine wrote obsessive and over- Pearl” (Dec. 25) will second season will be its entirety, on Dec. 12. has been searching for that “Ragnarok” “may whelming, but that’s the last to star Claire also be leaving the Other family-friendly the Infinity Stones with be the most fun you’ll exactly what makes Foy as Queen Elizabeth. favorites to be added streaming service. no luck and has been ever have at a Marvel “Ragnarok” an appeal- imprisoned in Muspel- movie.” ingly beautiful film. heim. Jeff Goldblum’s “Thor: Ragnarok” is Thor’s father, Odin Grandmaster character like the prodigal son to ‘Tis the Sia-son (Hopkins), is not in is that of something he the Guardians of the Grace Goff their home land of As- would have played in Galaxy. “Ragnarok” is a gard, and Loki (Hid- the nineties when he colorful film, thanks to Contributing Writer dleston), Thor’s mis- was in the prime of his cinematographer Javier chievous brother, has career. Aguirresarobe (Blue On November 17, 2017, Sia released assumed Odin’s rule. The Grandmaster is Jasmine). This Thor her first Christmas album, titled “Ev- Thor and Loki dis- a very campy charac- film is very rich in char- eryday Is Christmas.” The album fea- cover that Odin is on ter and no one could acter liveliness. Direc- tures ten songs, and has taken a spot Earth and is dying. tor Taika Waititi took on iTunes’ top five albums list. portray him any better Odin tells them that Born to a mother who was an art- than Goldblum. seemingly dull charac- ist and a father who was a musician, upon his death Hela, Most Marvel films re- ters and brought them Sia was introduced to music at a very his first born child and volve around their plot, to life, which made the young age. goddess of death, will but in “Thor: Ragn- film so enjoyable to She began her musical career in be released from prison arok,” the characters watch. her early twenties with a group called POPSUGER-ASSETS.COM “Crisp” in the 1990s and then contin- Rock your way through Advent with ued on to start her own solo career. Sia’s latest, “Everyday is Christmas.” However, after a rocky start, it Christmas concerts ended up not working out and she Cane Lane” that contains many re- decided to move closer to her boy- petitive lines that make the song eas- friend. ier to learn and sing along to. around campus A week before she planned to leave, However, the next two songs, Kathy Morley who attend the Christ- These concerts will be he was hit by a car and killed. After “Snowman” and “Snowflake,” slow Staff Writer mas Choral Concert held at noon from Mon- the tragedy, she sang with a couple the tempo down. and a reception will fol- day Dec. 4 to Friday, different groups before her album, “Snowman” shows an emotional There are wreaths low afterwards in the Dec. 8 in the Alumni “Healing is Difficult,” in 2002. side by presenting a love story that is on the streetlamps, Morledge Great Room Center. Although that album was her concerned about the warmer weath- Christmas trees across of Rathburn. Dr. Stacy Paparone breakout moment, she continued to er brought on by spring. In a similar campus are sparkling On Monday at 7:30 face many obstacles which caused way, “Snowflake” talks about love by will lead the GCC Sing- with baubles and bows p.m., Ketler Auditori- her to become tired of the spot light. using snow as a metaphor. ers in their concert on and the Christmas star um will host Danú, an She also started making public ap- The next two songs, “Ho Ho Ho” Friday, December 8th above Rockwell is lit, Irish ensemble, as they pearance’s wearing a wig. and “Puppies Are Forever,” bring in the Arnold Recital which all mean it is fi- ring in the Christmas Her fame came to it’s height with back the pep and spirit of Christmas. Hall (106) in Pew Fine nally the best time of season with “Féile na the help of hit songs “Chandelier” “Ho Ho Ho” presents lots of cre- Arts Center. They will and “Elastic Heart.” Today Sia con- ativity and features slide whistles in the year—Christmas! Nollag’ (A Christmas perform traditional tinues to create pop songs that hit the background. “Puppies Are For- In addition to the Gathering).” Christmas carols as well the charts. ever,” while upbeat and catchy, also festive decorations Danú is the latest ad- as a few non-Christmas After noticing the lack of good has a hidden meaning: “Puppies are throughout campus, dition to Grove City’s songs that are still rem- Christmas music, Sia decided to cre- forever, not just for Christmas....will the College is spreading annual Showcase Se- iniscent of the season. holiday cheer and mer- ries, which had its start ate her own kind of Christmas music. you love ’em when they’re old and Beth Danley will fea- riment with a variety as a student enrich- “Everyday Is Christmas” mixes slow.” ture as a flutist on two of upcoming Christmas ment program in the together the sounds of pop with the The next three songs “Sunshine” of the pieces; Caleb concerts. late 1980s. The pro- holiday season. and “Underneath the Mistletoe,” Hixon and Catherine The first concert in gram featured cultural Each song has its own individual continue Sia’s theme of new and Roshner will be the ac- the lineup is this Sun- contributions from the rhythm and message yet have many good Christmas music. companists for the GCC similarities at the same time. The album finishes off with a more day at 4:30 p.m. in Har- arts through the Music Singers. In particular, She starts off the album with “San- traditional sounding song where bison Chapel. Both the Department and even- Dr. Paparone looks ta’s Coming for Us,” a preppy song Sia lets her voice waver and wander Chapel Choir and the tually became the cur- forward to present- with the sounds of jazz and a drum while hitting several high notes. Touring Choir will per- rent Showcase Series, ing “While Shepherds beat in the background. Overall, Sia does an amazing job form. The Chapel Choir which offers programs The album then continues with writing and performing her first will perform Italian Ba- for students, alumni Watched Their Flocks,” another upbeat song called “Candy Christmas album. roque composer Anto- and community mem- which is arranged by nio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” bers to enjoy. Craig Courtney. Although Grove City unlike the Sheetz milk- from my normal order while the Touring Choir If students want to DRINKS has yet to deliver on the shake, it wasn’t overly in the future—especial- will sing a different ver- experience a little ex- continued from 5 sweet. The hot cocoa ly when November rolls sion of the Gloria text tra holiday spirit be- weather to match the I chose to go with a hot had a mellow, gentle around and stores begin by contemporary com- fore Danú’s concert, holiday season, there cocoa at Starbucks— flavor, but the cinna- offering their Christmas poser Randol Alan Bass. they can attend the an- are plenty of cheerful, specifically, the Snick- mon undertones made drinks. The Choirs are directed nual week of Carnegie celebratory events hap- erdoodle Hot Cocoa. me feel like I was drink- I would fully recom- by Dr. Katherine Muel- Christmas concerts, in- pening around campus This drink, hands ing the Christmas sea- mend any of the above ler and accompanied by cluding performances to spark that special down, was the best one son. menu items that I men- Dr. Bradley Fitch, the from vocal students on Christmas joy—so take that I tried. The cocoa Overall, I learned tioned, but the Snicker- College organist. Monday , the GCC Sing- your pick because it’s tasted just like a snick- from this experience doodle Hot Cocoa took A chapel credit will ers on Tuesday and the beginning to look a lot erdoodle cookie but, that I will be deviating the cake. be offered to students Glee Club on Thursday. like Christmas! Dec. 1, 2017 Perspectives Page 9 Trump is no different Josh Sikora in Syria ure to support Trump Staff Writer with a le- was Obamacare. Re- gitimate publicans had been try- When I informed my chance of ing for years to repeal fellow right-wingers defeat- the bill, and had only that I would be voting ing ISIS. failed because Presi- third party, they were Assad dent Obama would not upset, and warned me has been sign the repeal when it “If you don’t vote for the main force driving came to his desk after Trump, then Hillary them out of the country. both houses passed it. will be president”. The attack on the air This situation has gone They brought up a base provided ISIS with from bad to worse since number of concerns assistance by alleviat- the new president took over why Hillary would ing one of their largest office; no bill to repeal be far worse than threats. In April, the Obamacare has even Trump in office. These president decided not made it to President concerns ranged from to attack ISIS, but to Trump’s desk. policy towards ISIS, to provide them with $60 President Trump has the concern over free- million in military aid. verbally assaulted those dom, to Obamacare and That certainly does not who insist on immedi- so on. The election oc- seem tough on ISIS. ate, full repeal. Still the curred over a year ago Another concern was president is unable to and, despite the pleas that Trump would be get a passable bill to- from those who fell on a stronger protector of gether, and has spent the same side of the the Constitution and most of his time fighting aisle as me, I did not rights for American with the Republican- vote for Trump. How citizens, while Hillary controlled Congress. have the concerns of would continue to strip Many of the right many played out since away our rights. warned me that if I did then? Unfortunately, Presi- not vote for Trump, ISIS was a major is- dent Trump appointed the U.S. would ease up sue during the cam- Jeff Sessions as At- on ISIS, the govern- paign. It was feared torney General. Soon ment would further that Hillary would be thereafter Attorney erode the rights of the too soft on ISIS, while General Sessions, our citizenry, and Obam- Trump would swiftly highest legal officer, ac- WIKIPEDIA acare would become take the fight to ISIS. tually undid some mod- further entrenched. Since the inauguration est Obama era curbs on money and property ers of marijuana, even partment from interfer- Since the election, the of the president, the civil forfeiture abuses. from U.S. citizens un- those in states where it ing with states’ medical US has provided aid only considerable U.S. Despite a general til it is proven the item is legal for recreation marijuana laws. to ISIS, our Attorney military action in the consensus among con- taken was not used or or medicinal purpos- This is a clear action General supports un- region in no way weak- servative and libertar- obtained illegally. This es. Sessions has an- of federal supremacy, constitutional policies ened ISIS. On April 7, ian interest groups, that not only flips the prin- nounced his intentions as well as a restriction that sanction govern- the US launched 59 the present system of ciple of “innocent until to crack down on states on the free action of ment theft and Obam- tomahawk missiles civil forfeiture amounts proven guilty”, it places who have legalized individuals. The justice acare is the law of the against targets in Syria. to an unlawful taking the Trump Administra- marijuana, either for department has shown land. I must admit that These missiles were without due process of tion’s stamp of approv- medical or recreational it is hostile to freedom all those people who not directed at ISIS, law, the Trump admin- al on the government’s purposes. He has asked in the United States, warned me were right, I but instead at an Assad istration through its ability to steal from the Congress to repeal the and will strip away did not vote for Trump, government air force Attorney General has people. Rohrabacher–Farr rights from the people. and now I might as well base. Assad, for all his revived and increased He has also come amendment, which The biggest concern have Hillary as presi- faults, is the only player this practice of taking down hard against us- prevents the justice de- of those faulting my fail- dent.

100 Campus Drive A little puppy love benefits Grove City, Pa. 16127 [email protected] your heart and your health gcc.collegian@gmail. com Sarah Horn women Contributing Writer can im- prove Dogs have held the ti- their Editor-in-chief Managing Editor tle of man’s best friend lives in Karen Postupac James Sutherland for thousands of years. many Cat Anderson, News Editor These animals have ways. A managed to enchant service Alyssa Jackson, Life Editor the thoughts and minds dog can redirect their Madison Stout, Entertainment Editor of whomever they en- handler away from a Rio Arias, Perspectives Editor counter. They have be- PTSD trigger or let the Aly Kruger, Sports Editor come a central part of handler remain focused Becca Shaffer, Photo Chief PIXABY our routines, families on the dog instead of Andrew Furjanic, Social Media and lives. their surroundings. Jesse Peterson, Business Manager Owning a dog, or Other actions include: happiness for their have positive affects for even just taking care of reminding the handler owners. Happiness is the owner. Research Copy Editors: someone’s dog, comes about medication to deeply rooted in the has shown the posi- Sarah Gibbs, Jessica Cameron, Jim DeVries, with many beneficial take, soothing them in well-being of a per- tives between pets and Michelle Jeffries, Christian Shriver outcomes. Having a dog panic or anxiety attacks son, and well-being is the improved health of is important because and helping the handler described as having their owners. In a cur- Section Designers: they promote both with social interaction three components to it: rent study by the jour- Bri Doane, Wesley Kinney, Greg Oleynik healing and happiness. as they ease back into overall life satisfaction, nal Anthrozoös, results Dogs provide a bet- the work field. many positive emotions showed that pet own- Staff Writers: ter well-being for both It is more likely for and few negative ones. ers were more satisfied Paige Fay, Katheryn Frasier, Steven Gosselin, their owners and oth- people to see a ser- Well-being is essen- with their lives than Madison Graner, Stephanie Grindley, Ben Jones, ers. In the US, service, vice dog as a positive tial for self-care which non-owners. emotional support and or helpful force in the can lead to happiness. There are five com- Andrew Karp, Juliet Long, Jeff Miller, Andy therapy dogs have be- world than a negative Dogs link into this idea mon benefits that come Mittlestaedt, Katie Morisson, Kathy Morley, come more popular and one. by how a person must with owning a pet: a new Maddy Moser, Sarah Opst, Julia Roper, Elisa- widespread in recent A service dog of any take care of the animal, sense of purpose, gain- Beth Shron, Joshua Sikora, Mackenzie Tressler, years. kind brings an overall which can then evoke ing a source of compan- Gretchen Wilson, Adam Young, Kevin Zuercher, However, this prac- growth to the quality the desire to care for ionship, animal-human Victoria Zulick tice of therapeutically of life of their handler oneself. relationships are less using a “tame animal” whether the disability is Through these ani- complicated that hu- Nick Hildebrand, Staff Adviser for benefits goes back to physical or not. mals, people are learn- man-human ones, pets the 18th century. Ser- In a study done by ing about themselves, can be a social catalyst The Collegian is the student newspaper of Grove City vice dogs can be trained the Career Planning their needs, and how it to meet new people College, located in Grove City, Pa. Opinions appear- for a variety of tasks to and Adult Development all relates. and they are a source of ing on these pages, unless expressly stated otherwise, ease the lives of their Journal, they found that Dogs help with both comfort. represent the views of individual writers. They are not handlers who can have in a group of 71 people, inner and outer issues Dogs offer psycholog- the collective views of The Collegian, its staff or Grove City College. a multitude of disabili- 42 of whom suffered in people. Just as they ical and physical health ties. from PTSD, 84 percent help someone strug- benefits for people that The current focus is of them claimed to have gling with a disability come from all walks of the Green or depression, they also life. They have changed on how service dogs can experienced a decrease yeshade ward help their handler who in disorder symptoms come to assist physi- my life for the better, E A suffers from Post-Trau- since getting a service cally. and continue to shape This week’s Green matic Stress Disorder, dog. For the average per- my outlook on life. Eyeshade Award goes or PTSD. PTSD is one Overall, service dogs son, a dog is an in- Dogs work hard every to Jim DeVries for his of the most commonly can provide not just in- credible promoter of day to help those strug- phemonenal work at the occurring disabilities dependence and free- physical activity since gling with disabilities Collegian. Thanks Jim! among the veteran dom for their handlers they need so much of it to those who are just The Green Eyeshade Award population, and the in- but also personal fulfill- themselves. This is an- having a rough day, and honors student contributors that troduction of a service ment. other example of where that is why they should demonstrate consistency and dog for these men and Dogs also promote care for the dog can be anyone’s best friend. excellence in their work. Dec. 1, 2017 Perspectives Page 10 Our beliefs as news Editorial: Time is Rio Arias iting other listening out of “cour- Cuts to welfare are never on our side Perspectives Editor countries tesy” and holding onto broadcasted as cuts to and learn- our opinion. charity, while building Karen Postupac whelm- In today’s world of ing new Living in the shoes of a wall is creating jobs Editor-in-Chief ing. You fast-paced life and con- languages, someone else or direct- for a period of time at think “I stant updates, we de- we still ex- ly engaging those who the expense of money Last Christmas, my do not parents bought me mand to have infinite pect our have is also key to get- for education that is have an analog watch with much information available ideas to represent the ting a sense of what life supposed to invest in way things really are. is like for others. elephants marching time to at our fingertips. lasting jobs for Ameri- We want to know Yet if we are to be However, if we are around the strap. My complete everything” cans. what is happening right truly understanding also to be truly engaged watch makes a ticking and your small, golden Everyone blames now, because it is our and discerning individ- in society, we also need sound every second. I elephant watch is tick- each other in our era duty to be aware as uals in a world of snap to stop relying on social hear this tick-tick-tick ing in your ear. members of the greater judgements and exag- media to be our main of identity politics, and everywhere. When I In anticipation of global community. gerated media, we need outlet for real facts. The no matter how much am in my room and this, I offer some of the Access to news about to put aside our own Huffington Post’s ar- research is done or how my watch is not on my best advice I have re- government, the econ- opinions to get a bet- ticle on why feminism well-written an infor- wrist, I can still hear it ceived: omy, scientific devel- ter look at the real is- should be in public mative article is, those ticking from wherever First, put one foot in opments and the latest sues that exist and what schools may not consid- sitting on opposite sides it is lying. front of the other. psychological studies their foundations are. er the real issues faced of the table never agree. Do you know how There is a feeling of are all an expectation Only from there can by young boys and girls, But as Christians I stressful it is to hear resistance and hesita- rather than a luxury. we begin to get a clear or the expectations par- do think we have a call the ticking of your tion to work when the We assume that what is sense of how to posi- ents have for their kids. to feel compassion in watch when you are to-do list is long. Tack- right in front of us must tively leave an impact Seeing your favorite our hearts, while doing trying to study? I think le one assignment at a be the most important on others or shape so- athlete tweet about why what is wise and will “yes, I know that I do time. 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Sometimes, risk seeing “good news” a number of outlets, not it mean that their per- We do not have we do not pass with the things that we do. as news that reinforces just those that are the sonal narrative repre- enough time to do ev- glowing, radiant A’s. We need to leave the our existing biases. most like us. sents everyone else’s. erything we need or Still, we passed, and emotionally charged We often believe that We need to take a step I know that many of want to do. That is one that is something of statements behind and our experiences and as- back and wonder why this may seem cliché or of the most frustrat- which to be proud. sumptions are reflec- we have the beliefs we like common sense, but go into the world with ing phenomena in col- Third, someone tive of things as they ac- have. Meet other people in an inflamed world a desire to understand lege. We do not have much bigger and tually are, rather than a who disagree with us, of contrasting opinions why it is the way it is, enough time to study, stronger than us de- reflection of our current and actually take the and narratives, we tend and how we can change build relationships, cided that 24 hours situation. No matter time to hear what they to lead with emotion it. Then it is up to us to read the Bible, visit were plenty of time. how far we travel, vis- have to say, rather than before facts. make it better. with family, meet with I have always asked professors, eat, sleep for more hours in the Letters Sowing confusion and rest. day. God has created a Prioritizing is help- 24-hour day, so I will to the Editor: Professor Throck- to redefine biblical and ful in avoiding burn- work what I can into morton’s recent re- historic teaching on Responses to Nov. 3 Nashville Statement opinion outs, but be cautious, each day and rest in sponse to the CBMW’s sex is being done not for prioritization can His power to take care Nashville Statement in because we have new go sour. During my of the rest. Even God these pages was theo- exegetical or theologi- sophomore year, I de- rested. Scripture is unclear logically reductionistic cal insight, but because cided that my prior- Smother your el- The provided pro- associated with agape, and, as a result, is likely it “suits their own pas- ity was schoolwork. ephant watch, lock it fessorial defenses for storge, phileo love; and to increase confusion sions” to do so (2 Tim. I chose not to spend in a vault or throw it signing the Nashville many, many other de- among those men and 4:3). time with my room- away. Do not allow the Statement are tautolog- bates that deserve far women who deserve to The reality is this: the mate, to sleep or to world to tell you can- hear a clear and unam- Gospel has both conse- ical at best. Dr. Camp- more diligence than a spend time with the not do everything you biguous call to repen- quent application and bell signed because straw-man argument Lord. There were seri- have set out to do, or he thinks it is true. Of tance from sin and new antecedent presupposi- about how the [largely ous consequences. sacrifice important re- course he does. Does life in Christ. I’m sad- tions which make some hetero-] sexual revolu- In prioritizing, re- lationships in your life. anyone affirm doctrines dened by this, but not beliefs impossible to member that there Greet finals warm- tion has savaged fami- they believe are false? surprised. affirm while simulta- are things that are not ly, take time to study lies and spread disease. I also believe in Our Lord’s teaching neously affirming the worth replacing. Sleep. (without worrying Many struggling Truth, but I reject the is that any sexual activ- historicity and truth- Rest. Eat. Be with about how much time Nashville Statement as LBGTQ individuals ity except that between fulness of the doctrines friends. These things you do or do not have), a male-husband and a like the Incarnation, a paragon of truth. One are knocking at the are invaluable. take the finals and female-wife is immoral full deity of Christ, his in five American Chris- Church’s door, but In this season of then go home. You de- and those who practice real death and resur- tians goes to a Church the Nashville State- finals, it can be over- serve to rest too. that believes the Bible ment will slam it shut such things – along rection, and his glori- with drunkenness, ous return. is authoritative and in- on them by failing to greediness, swindling Being “whole Bible” errant but also affirms grapple graciously with gay marriage. and the like – will not Christians means af- these conflicts as they inherit eternal life (1 firming that God made I agree with the first Letters to the exist in the real world. Cor. 6:9-11). man male and female 700 words of Dr. Camp- The Statement takes Professor Throck- and that this has im- bell’s 1000 word essay, the coward’s way out, morton writes: “By this plications for Christ’s but his assertions fail to editor policy by lionizing so-called declaration, the Nash- church and not all of form an argument from ville authors make one’s them are acceptable Space will be pro- be received by 5 p.m. Scripture to support his Truth without ever of- views on sexual orienta- to modern man. Chief vided for letters to the on the Monday prior to signature. fering evidence or seek- tion and gender iden- among them is that Unlike Dr. Campbell, ing understanding. editor. However their the publication. Letters tity fundamental issues same-sex sexual rela- I believe that the weight Hungry, faithful LB- inclusion is at the dis- to the Editor should of the faith.” This is tionships are contrary of history, science, and GTQ persons deserve cretion of the editor- be sent to.All letters to correct. When someone to God’s express and Scripture is strikingly better. in-chief. Letters will the editor will be con- calls male, “female” and revealed will and lead unclear. be printed as submit- sidered for publication So, too, does our Lux female, “male” against to fruitlessness in this ted unless the editors from students, faculty, I agree, for instance, Mea institution, which the clear teaching of life and judgment in the choose to delete words staff and alumni. To be with the translators of prides itself on inquiry Scripture, the entire life to come. Thankful- or portions that are in accepted for publica- the Vulgate -- the au- guided by Scripture and orthodox theological ly, persons who suffer thoritative translation reason. tradition - both East and sin in this way are poor taste, libelous or tion, a letter must meet of Scripture for more More than 380 cur- and West – this con- now able to be deliv- unnecessary to convey one of the following cri- than ten centuries -- essential meaning. Let- teria: it relates to an ar- rent and former stu- stitutes an attack on a ered through a personal who avoided using the ters should be no longer ticle published in or is- dents have signed a let- “fundamental issue of ministry of reconcilia- word “homosexual” in than 400 words (typed sue discussed in paper; ter arguing Grove City the faith.” Contrary to tion and proclamation the New Testament be- and single-spaced). The it contains information College should allow Throckmorton, this is and not, as was (just- cause they believed the nothing like the intra- ly) required in the old editors may condense of interest to all, or a faculty and students Greek to be referencing mural debates Chris- covenant, through the longer letters. Letters segment of our reader- to retain their freedom something different. tians have – significant death penalty. This is must include verifi- ship (alumni, parents, of conscience on these I believe the language as they are – about free precisely what St. Paul able contact informa- donors, students, fac- thorny LBGTQ issues, in the oft-cited six will, the sacraments, has in mind in 1 Cor. tion, such as an email ulty and staff); it relates “clear” passages con- tacitly rejecting the continuation of prophe- 6:9-11 when he writes address. Anonymous to college news or poli- demning homosexual- plank of the Nashville cy, church government, disapprovingly of their letters will not be ac- cy. We reserve the right ity conveys something Statement that pre- and the like. sexual immorality – in- cepted. The author’s to edit letters for clar- far more opaque when cludes Christians from Those advocating cluding homosexuality name will appear with ity, correct grammar placed in linguistic and such a wholesale re- – but with a profound disagreement. the letter. Statement of and punctuation, and historical context. definition of sex and an hope for their change: The preamble to the fact and opinion in let- length. We will not pub- I also believe LBGTQ entirely new vocabulary And such were some Nashville Statement ters to the editor, edito- lish unsigned letters. issues are about much fail to understand the of you. But you were calls Christians to ad- more than just transac- purpose and shape of washed, you were sanc- rials and commentaries We will not republish a dress LBGTQ issues tional sex. creation. This is not an tified, you were justified are the responsibility letter that has appeared They involve well-es- with clarity and cour- intellectual problem, or in the name of the Lord of the author(s) alone in another publication tablished medical ques- age. It would be nice to one of legitimate alter- Jesus Christ and by the and do not necessarily in part or in whole. Let- tions about children see some of both from native exegetical read- Spirit of our God. (1 reflect the opinion of ters will be printed in born with malformed its signatories. ings, but one of the will Cor. 6:11) staff, the college, its fac- the next edition of the sex organs; important and affections. It’s very ulty or staff or the stu- paper in which space is psychological issues Daniel Hanson ‘11 clear that the agenda Matt Beatty ’93 dent body. Letters must available. Dec. 1, 2017 Sports Page 11 Men rally early, fall late Grove City men’s basketball fell in a tough battle against the Waynesburg Yellowjackets on Wednesday night in a 53-49 decision. Senior Cory Huff led the Wolverines with 17 points, followed by Andrew Beckman with 8 and James Wells with 7. Grove City led the game in field goal percentage and three- DAVE MILLER DAVE MILLER point percentage, with Senior Cory Huff is a point powerhouse this year. He Sophomore Nate Peters is a top weapon this season, scoring a career high 23 34% and 23.1%, re- lead the Wolverines with 17 points on Wednesday. points against Valley Forge. spectively. Although sophomore guard Nate liams sparked the run. attempts. Grove City ward James Wells on the glass. Beckman the Wolverines and the Peters. Peters went 8 A layup by sophomore also outrebounded Val- posted eight points. grabbed a game-high Yellowjackets had the for 10 from the floor, in- forward Matt McGil- ley Forge, 41-32. Grove Williams add- eight rebounds for the same points in the first cluding a 3-for-5 effort lan and a jumper from City had 10 turnovers ed seven points. Wolverines. He also had half, they lost the ad- on three-point goals. senior center Jonathan and Valley Forge had 12. Thomas More, now 3-1, a season-high eight as- vantage after the sec- Senior center Cory Grim capped the spurt. Alex Sanchez led Valley went 7 of 10 from behind sists and three blocked ond half. The loss puts Huff and sophomore Grove City led 44-27 Forge with 26 points. the three-point line in shots. Huff blocked the Wolverines at 3-2. forward James Wells at halftime and led by Valley Forge shot 26 of the first half and led 37- four shots while fresh- The team previoulsy both poured in 15 as many as 24 points 59 (44 percent) from 25 at the break. For the man guard Justice won three in a row, in- points. Senior for- in the second half. the floor for the game. game, the Saints went Rice had three assists. cluding rolling to a 90- ward Andrew Beck- Huff added seven re- Grove City opened 11 of 17 (65 percent) on Austin Young led Thom- 70 victory over Valley man added 10 points, bounds and five assists its home and Presi- three-point attempts. as More with 12 points. Forge at Geneva Col- along with nine re- for the Wolverines while dents’ Athletic Con- Overall, Thomas More Grove City com- lege’s Coaches vs. Can- bounds and six assists. Peters tallied three as- ference schedules shot 23 of 48 (48 per- mitted 10 turnovers cer tournament in the Grove City broke open sists. For the game, Tuesday night against cent) for the game while and Thomas More Metheny Field House. the game with a 16-0 Grove City shot 34 of 68 Thomas More and Grove City converted had 12 turnovers. Four Grove City play- run midway through the (50 percent) from the fell with a 67-47 loss. 20 of 58 (35 percent) Grove City will next ers scored in double first half. Two consecu- field, including 10-for- Huff paced Grove field goal attempts. face Chatham on Sat- figures, led by a career- tive three-pointers from 24 (42 percent) marks- City with 13 points Thomas More also urday at 3 p.m. in Grove high 23 points from junior guard Isaac Wil- manship on three-point while sophomore for- owned a 38-31 edge City College Arena. Women struggle to find rhythm The Grove City Col- lege women’s basketball team fell Wednesday night in a 57-47 decision to visiting Waynesburg. The team scored 12 points in the first half of the game, compared to Waynesburg’s 26, started by a layup by ju- nior Laura Buchanan in the paint for two points. Grove City took a while to gain momentum, and could not get ahead of the Yellow Jackets. The ZEKE HOOLE Wolverines, however, The men’s rugby team improved from last season and looks forward to upcoming surpassed Waynes- success. burg both in points off turnovers and points in the paint. Grove City tied Waynesburg in fast break points as Men’s rugby well. Grove City rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 points to

Waynesburg’s 17, but DAVE MILLER finishes strong their early 10-point Senior Lexie Arkwright is a top leader this season The Grove City Col- hopes for the team to ing a great program.” deficit in the first and earned the team 17 points against Waynesburg lege men’s rugby team come, especially con- A proud moment for could not be overcome. Wednesday. ended the season with sidering the progress the entire team was the The team opened its half with a 12-3 spurt. percent) from the a record that prom- that was made this year. attitude of the players PAC schedule Tues- Arkwright led Grove field while Thomas ises future success “Over time we pro- in the playoff game, in day night, dropping City, now 1-4, with More went 32 of 66 an 85-53 decision to and a strong program. gressed together,” which they faced tough 19 points while soph- (49 percent). Thomas Finishing 3-4 follow- said Neff. “Everyone visiting Thomas More competitor Geneva. omore Kate Bal- More outrebounded ing a 0-6 record last got better as a team.” in the home opener. “I’m very proud of com added 13 points Grove City, 43-36. year, the seniors on While the team was Grove City trailed our competitive na- on 5-of-7 shooting. The Saints turned the rugby team reflect short on numbers 16-12 after one quar- Arkwright and Grove City’s 23 turn- ture,” said Clements. on what made this sea- and size, the lead- ter but surged ahead freshman forward Jess overs into 28 points. “Our attitude was very son one for the books. ers are hopeful for 18-16, on consecutive Bowen both pulled Thomas More com- ‘we can beat anybody’.” Seniors Brent Matey, the seasons to come. three-pointers from down six rebounds mitted 15 turnovers. Zeke Hoole, Max Cle- “The freshmen as a As the fall season senior guard Lexie for the Wolverines. Madison Temple led ments and freshman whole improved a lot,” came to a close and Arkwright. Thomas Junior guard McKenzie Thomas More with 14 James Neff all spoke said Clements. “Espe- the team took time to More countered with Black recorded three points while Abby Ow- about the steps the cially considering where reflect, they are proud an 8-0 run of its own steals while Arkwright ings had 13 points. team has taken to im- they were at the begin- of where the team to reclaim the lead for had three assists Grove City returns to prove since last year. ning compared to now.” has come and where good. The Saints led and three blocks. action Saturday against “Including playoffs, The team will look it will continue to go. 36-23 at halftime and For the game, Grove Chatham at Grove City we were 3-4,” said se- for leadership in the “There are more then opened the second City shot 18 of 56 (32 College Arena at 1 p.m. nior captain Brent Mat- younger players as they freshmen than any oth- ey. “Last year was 0-6, prepare for the more er class,” said Matey. so that was a big step casual spring season. “We need to, and we up.” This was Matey’s “We have a lot of hope Support your Wolverines! first year as captain. in our younger players,” can, build a team that “Going into games, said Matey. “We have a is dedicated to playing.” Scan the QR code to access team we were wanting to great class of sopho- Spring season highlights, scores, and schedules win,” said senior Zeke mores and hopefully preparation will be- Hoole. “We were very there will be more who gin after Christmas of the Grove City Wolverines! structured this year.” will join in the spring break and matches The team has great and continue build- will begin in March. Dec. 1, 2017 Sports Page 12 Men and women soccer set records The Grove City Col- for the Wolverines. lege men’s soccer team Grove City concludes concluded the 2017 the season 17-6, which season Saturday after- matches the program’s noon with a 3-2 set- single-season win re- back at Lebanon Val- cord. The Wolverines ley in the semifinals also went 17-6 in 2016. of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Grove City closed last Division III Champi- year by falling to NYU, onship Tournament. 1-0, in the ECAC semi- Grove City con- finals at Springfield. cludes the season with Grove City will a 12-6-4 overall record. graduate Winters, de- Grove City jumped fender Emily Flen- to a 1-0 lead at 8:34 niken, forward Elena when junior forward Guerra, forward Lacy Franklin Tropiano Harkrader midfielder headed in his eighth ED HALL JR. Brie Hughes, midfield- goal of the season. Trishae Winters ties the College goalkeeping record er Lindsay Hutton, for- Sophomore defend- (34) and holds the record for shutouts with 16. her DAVE MILLER er Alec Gehman pro- senior class won 55 matches, tying the most by any Junior Franklin Tropiano scored his eighth goal of the ward Katherine and de- vided the assist, his senior class. season against Lebanon on Saturday. fender Megan Van Kirk. second of the season. Winters shares Grove However, Lebanon lead at the 86:27 mark fielder Blake Baer, de- lege women’s soccer NYU (13-5-3) broke City’s career record for Valley (14-5-1) coun- when junior midfield- fender Joe DeAugus- team closed the 2017 through with 39 seconds goalkeeping wins (34) tered, scoring twice in er Jonathan Burton tino, defender Tyler season Saturday after- left in regulation when and owns the program a four-minute span. scored his team-leading Snow, forward Peter noon by dropping a 1-0 Maddie Pena head- shutout record with Tyler Skye scored ninth goal of the season. Tobias and defender decision to New York ed in a corner kick to 16. Hutton started a at 16:50, then as- Grove City outshot Ben Ungerer will grad- University in the semi- break the scoreless tie. program-record 89 sisted Austin Free- the Dutchmen, 15-13, uate from the program. finals of the Eastern NYU outshot Grove matches over her four man’s go-ahead goal and also held a 6-3 That sextet won 52 College Athletic Con- City 27-3. The Vio- at 19:31. Skye then edge in corner kicks. matches over the past ference (ECAC) Divi- lets also had a 9-1 seasons. Overall, the pushed the lead to 3-1 In goal, senior four seasons, the high- sion III Championship edge in corner kicks. senior class won 55 at 50:19 with his eighth Malcolm Blake est total for any senior Tournament, hosted In goal, senior matches, tying the most goal of the season. stopped three shots. class in program history. by Springfield College Trishae Winters by any one senior class Grove City halved the Seniors Blake, mid- The Grove City Col- at Brock-Affleck Field. stopped seven shots in program history. Swimming and diving to invitational The Grove City Col- ily McAfee opened 1000 in 9 minutes, lege Swimming and Saturday’s meet by 54.88 seconds and also Diving teams fell in taking fourth in the took first in the 500 the CWRU Quad on 200 medley relay with a time of 4:40.62, Saturday afternoon with a time of 1:53.59. the second-fastest time at the Veale Center. The Grove City Col- in program history. The Grove City Col- lege men’s swimming Junior Dane Hosel- lege women’s swim- and diving team con- ton won the 100 back- ming and diving team cluded its dual meet stroke in 52.32 seconds. faced Case Western schedule for the 2017 Brouwer, Hoselton, Reserve, Rochester calendar year Sat- sophomore Ben Slate and NCAA Division urday by competing and senior Brett Gwynn II member Gannon in the Case Western opened Saturday’s meet in the CWRU Quad Reserve Quad Meet. by winning the 200 Saturday afternoon Grove City dropped medley relay in 1:37.93. at the Veale Center. a 161-133 decision to Slate added a runner- Grove City fell to Division II Gannon. up finish in the 100 Case Western Reserve, The Wolverines also breaststroke (1:01.74). 227-70. The Wolver- fell to regional power- Both Grove City teams ines also dropped a GCC houses Rochester (157- return to action Novem- 194-103 verdict to Freshman Calvin Brouwer got the second-fastest time in program history in the 139) and Case West- ber 30-December 2 at Rochester and a 195- 500-meter freestyle. ern Reserve (204-96). the Calvin Winter Invi- 94 decision to Gannon. Freshman Calvin tational in Grand Rap- Sophomore Anne She won the 100 but- Junior Megan for the Wolverines. Brouwer earned two ids, Michigan. The Wol- Shirley Dassow paced terfly in 59.03 sec- Crutcher earned second Crutcher, Dassow, individual wins to verines resume dual Grove City by sweep- onds and captured in the 100 breaststroke freshmen Denali Hut- help lead Grove City. meet competition Janu- ing the butterfly events. the 200 fly in 2:11.13. with a 1:08.61 time zelmann and Em- Brouwer won the ary 20 against Gannon. 2 weekly honors, 4 soccer women get all-region

Freshman Calvin Senior Cory Huff, Junior Lindsey Hut- Sophomore Ruby Mattson, senior Meghan Van Kirk, and senior Trishae Brouwer, Rookie of Player of the Week ton, 2nd team All- Winters (from left) each earned 3rd team All-Region the Week Region