CollegianThe Disney charts new April 24, 2009 Vol. 69 No. 19 Featured athlete: waters with ‘Earth’ Cody Koontz Page 12 The Grove City College Newspaper Page 14 Festival Children, adults enjoy Center showcases hosts teatime in ‘Wonderland’ student education films conference By Luke Eperthener By Sean Morris Contributing Writer Collegian Writer As Hollywood comes out of In yet another noteworthy event awards season and begins to by the Center for Vision and gear up for the summer block- Values, the annual academic con- buster season, Grove City ference sponsored by the Center, College will roll out its own red this year entitled “Faith Freedom carpet to showcase its students and Higher Education: The Soul and their short films. of the American University,” took Hosted by the Communication place last weekend on campus. It Association, the Student Film attracted nearly 200 hundred Festival allows aspiring film- attendees from around the nation, makers on the College campus and several hundred more stu- to show off their work to an dents and faculty. audience who will judge each This year’s conference took a entry and vote on a winner. A Amy Clingensmith ’96 probing look at the nature of The Mad Hatter (junior Mark Bernardo), the March Hare (junior Jordan Benis), Alice (sophomore prize will be given to the first higher education in America, its Hannah Later) and the Dormouse (senior Megan Hendrick) take afternoon tea during the Children’s place entry, but the second and history, its current trends and its Theatre production of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ which ran last week from April 14-18. For more information on the show see Courtney Cameron’s article on page 4. See page 8 for more photos. See Festival, page 2 See Center, page 2 Faculty give preview of ‘Follies’ Students By George Jaggers began teaching at the College in 1995. He also too seriously.” sail rubber Contributing Writer describes himself as an “enticer” who ensures The participating faculty members work that a variety of faculty members participate in closely with ODK and Mortarboard to plan and Speech and debate students often joke that the the event. Coulter says that Faculty Follies got present the sketches, some of which are per- duckies best way to overcome a nervous situation is to its start in the early 1970s as a result of some formed live while others are taped. Past sketch- imagine that your audience is naked. Instead of faculty members “just wanting to do fun things es have included “Wolf Creek Dance,” a parody this common trick, the next time you find your- together.” Since then, the event has occurred of Riverdance; “Dr. Evil becomes President of for charity self in a sticky spot, imagine your Grove City almost every year. Coulter’s interest in the GCC,” a parody of the Austin Powers movies; College professors dancing to Beyonce’s Follies stems from his fond memories of the an episode of “Cribs” edited together with a By Anne Marie Booth “Single Ladies.” event when he attended Grove City in the late tour of Dr. Beverly Carter’s home; and the Collegian News Editor This is just one of the ideas circulating for this ’80s and early ’90s. Coulter also noted that his “Coulter Report,” a parody of “The Colbert The phrase “Nice weather for year’s Faculty Follies. The Follies, held almost secret desire is to be a sketch writer for MADtv, Report.” Some sketches from previous years ducks” is usually used to describe annually in Crawford Auditorium, is one of the but that he plans to keep his day job. can be viewed on YouTube. those rainy days that make up the year’s most attended events and is the only time Dr. Coulter says that he enjoys the event Dr. Coulter is hoping that this year’s theme better part of a typical April in that Grove City students get to see their profes- because it gives him the opportunity to will be along the lines of “Taking You to Grove City. The warm sunny day sors participate in sketches that range from the spend time with his colleagues in a different Funkytown.” The theme, however, has nothing last Saturday may not have been amusing to the just plain strange. atmosphere. “We’re a faculty that learns, to do with the actual sketches. Among the plans typical, but it was certainly nice Dr. Michael Coulter ’91 has served as the eats, worships, and laughs together,” Coulter for this year are an interpretive dance and a run- weather for over 500 rubber ducks unofficial “ringleader” of the Follies since he commented. “We shouldn’t take ourselves way-style performance. Coulter is planning a that raced down Wolf Creek to big dance finale, which he described as “the raise money for the Laura Walker Ziegfield Follies, only 100 times less complicat- Project. ed.” The Alpha Beta Tau sorority and Spencer Folmar, SGA President for the Class the Omicron Xi fraternity co-spon- of 2012, has helped prepare for this year’s sored an afternoon of duck-themed Follies. His responsibilities have included film- games and races at their first annu- ing and editing a “very amusing music video” al Ducky Derby this past Saturday and producing some other projects for the event. from 3 to 5 p.m. by Rainbow Folmar has spent time visiting different academ- Bridge. The event, open to both the ic buildings and filming several teachers for the campus community and the general music video. public, featured several duck- Folmar admitted that he had never met some themed carnival games where con- of the professors before and noted that the testants could win tickets that they Follies is “an unusual first impression of these could cash in for prizes. adults with doctorates and masters in various The main feature, however, was fields that I haven’t even heard of.” the races themselves. For several He added, “Some of these professors that may days prior to the event, contestants be a devout lecturer or bookworm are now purchased rubber ducks in the entertaining comedy talents in my mind!” Breen Student Union for one dollar Folmar said that it is a refreshing experience to Archive each. The ducks were anything but Dr. Michael Coulter ’91 and his ‘Coulter Report’ were featured in last year’s Follies. see the humility of the faculty and how willing they were to give back to their students. See Ducks, page 3 News The Collegian 2 April 24, 2009

Kengor, “the true intentions of that “contemporary university many of the educators to whom culture is hollow at its core.” Center they turn over their money and The notable speakers invited as their children. The late Richard guests for the conference included from page 1 Rorty, philosopher and devout noted economist and trustee of atheist, argued that secular profes- Grove City College Walter ideals. Sessions ranged from sors like himself need to ‘arrange Williams, addressing issues of lectures in which professors things’ so that incoming students concern with today’s economy, presented their papers, debates who enter college ‘as bigoted, and the propensity of the govern- between scholars on a particu- homophobic religious fundamen- ment to endorse what he terms lar topic, discussions around talists’ will ‘leave college with “legalized stealing.” the dinner table and speakers views more like our own.’ Rorty Naomi Schaefer Riley, deputy presenting their research and was bracingly candid in his mes- taste editor of the Wall Street insight on current trends. sage to parents: ‘We are going to Journal and author of “God on In his welcoming remarks, Dr. go right on trying to discredit you the Quad: How Religious Paul Kengor, professor of politi- in the eyes of your children, try- Colleges and the Missionary cal science and Executive ing to strip your fundamentalist Generation Are Changing Director of the Center, noted: religious community of dignity, America,” spoke on the issue of “There are now more than ever trying to make your views seem tenure for professors in higher numerous threats to traditional- silly rather than discussable.’ … education and made the case that sacred teachings and moral-reli- In short, the American university colleges and universities that do gious absolutes – to faith and is nothing like it once was; it has not have tenure as a reward sys- freedom – often, ironically, flying arguably lost its soul.” tem are the better for it and that under the banner of ‘diversity.’ … Thursday’s lead speaker, Dr. students indeed reap the benefits. Andy Drabic Our colleges have become incred- George Marsden, argued as he Riley, initially quoting econo- Michael Medved broadcast live from the College’s HAL Atrium. ibly – and once unthinkably – had in the introduction to his mist Richard Vedder, noted, Drs. T. David Gordon, professor entirely certain we’re doing the secular places.” seminal work, “The Outrageous “‘Most of the research done to of religion, and William students a favor by having com- “If parents only knew,” stressed Idea of Christian Scholarship,” generate tenure is darn near use- Birmingham, Dean for the Albert puters in that class. We have to less. On any rational cost-benefit A. Hopeman, Jr., School of ask ourselves whether the tools basis, the institution of tenure has Science, Engineering and we use will help or hinder the led to the publication of hundreds Mathematics, Professor of educational process.” of thousands of papers that are Mechanical Engineering, entitled To be sure, the conference read by a dozen people.’ He esti- “The Digital Classroom: Two addressed a variety of issues that mates that there are two million Views of Technology in Higher anyone involved in higher educa- academic journal articles written Education.” The two professors tion will find timely and the rami- a year and each one costs the exchanged ideas on understand- fications startling. Kengor offered higher education system $50,000. ings of technology, and the bene- a fitting synopsis in an earlier More than half of those are writ- fits and setbacks it brings to the interview saying, “Our colleges ten by people trying to get tenure. classroom and the expansion of have failed the country in numer- Hundreds of journals have been the mind. Gordon noted, ous respects, and one of those, created to help people do just “Certainly in many disciplines, which is being felt painfully right that. It’s easy to laugh at the advanced computer technology is now, is the horrendous failure to absurd academic jargon that’s useful and something to be grate- teach how free economies work. published. But we should keep in ful for. But, from my end of the Trends change – by definition. mind that all of those people campus, while the tools might be We at [Grove City College] and could be spending their time useful in … Greek to perhaps the Center for Vision & Values teaching instead.” have a vocabulary database, or believe in the timeless truths, in Andy Drabic One of the highly attended ses- project my lecture outline on the Truth Himself, and the eternal. Walter Williams delivered the Conference’s keynote address. sions was the exchange between screen for my students, I’m [not] What you learn here doesn’t die.”

senior Lizzie Falknor, festival Konzen directs elementary honors coordinator. “The [spectators] Festival should just come to support from page 1 their fellow students’ films.” orchestra for nine school districts The Student Film Festival Dr. Richard Konzen, Grove tary schools and the festival’s held at Paynter Elementary will be held in the City College professor of music organizer, expected approxi- School and included 56 students third place competitors will also Technological Learning Center and the College’s organist, mately 80 students between third from the Baldwin-Whitehall, Mt. be recognized. The first place Auditorium on May 1, starting directed the Second Annual and fifth grade to participate. Lebanon and Quaker Valley prize is kept a secret, but it has at 9:30 p.m. Parents visiting for Elementary Honors Orchestra Konzen directed Booth during school districts. always been an unusual trophy, Parents’ Weekend are welcome Festival hosted by the Baldwin- his time at the College. “I Konzen has served on the fac- such as a stuffed moose head or to attend. Whitehall school district on remember his passion for music, ulty since 1992. He is the con- a James Dean poster. Any students wishing to enter April 17. The festival was held and felt that he would be an ductor of the Grove City Entries in the festival range the competition should submit at Baldwin High School. excellent guest director for the College Symphony Orchestra, from music videos to short sto- their productions to box 2602 in Nine districts participated in participating students,” Booth and has conducted the Hradec ries to fake public service the Breen Student Union no the festival this year – a major said. Kralove Philharmonic in the announcements. later than Tuesday. increase from three school dis- Konzen directed eight pieces, Czech Republic and led per- “Videos can be as different as For further information, con- tricts last year. The festival fea- including “Gloria in Excelsis formances of Handel’s attendees themselves, so there tact Falknor at tured students from school dis- Deo,” by Antonio Vivaldi; “Messiah” in Pittsburgh. should be no expectations,” said [email protected]. tricts in Baldwin-Whitehall, Mt. “Shamrock Polkas,” arranged by Lebanon, Quaker Valley, Andrew Dabczynski; “Sleepers, Brentwood, Upper St. Clair, Fox Wake,” by Johann Sebastian Chapel, Plum, West Jefferson Bach; and “Fifth Symphony Hills and McKeesport. Alan Finale,” by Ludwig Van Booth ’99, a music teacher at Beethoven. Whitehall and Paynter elemen- The inaugural festival was The Collegian News April 24, 2009 3 FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE

Hello! Van’t Land visits Gold Coast Although I knew I’d be coming to Australia to tiful things that I’ve ever seen. The main strip of study, I can’t help but feel like I’m on an extend- Surfer’s was only a few miles away, so we ed vacation. The 70 degree weather and the would walk down the beach to go downtown at exotic plants right outside my window sure don’t night after we spent the day learning how to surf help. While I do have to study while I’m abroad, or lying in the sun. Needless to say, everyone I make sure that I take the opportunity to travel got a bit sunburned, and I even got stung by my as much as possible while I’m here. The week- first jellyfish, but it had to have been better than end before school started here, several other the bitter cold of Pennsylvania in February. The international students and I took a trip to the atmosphere down under is a lot more casual and Gold Coast of Australia as a pre-class getaway. relaxed, which was apparent when we walked We went to a touristy city called Surfer’s into the mall wearing our beach cover-ups and Paradise, just south of Brisbane. Similar in style our feet covered in sand. Coming back to to Miami, Surfer’s was exactly how I’d always Toowoomba for school wasn’t exactly what I pictured Australia to be. And although it took us wanted to do, but at least I still have nice weath- several hours to get there using our various er... for now. forms of public transportation, the first views of Toowoomba is an interesting city, one that I the beach made it all worth it. We stayed in a wish was closer to the beach, but hey, you can’t hostel right across the street from the beach and have everything. I’ve met some great people were in the water every chance we got. Upon here and am making the most of my time here first arriving, we sprinted over to the beach, anx- on this unique country down under. Soon, I’ll be ious to get in the water. It was weird looking out heading over to New Zealand for holiday which over the ocean, knowing that all of you are on I’m really excited about (actually, by the time the other side of it. Too bad I’m not a better you read this article, I will have just returned swimmer, or I’d come and visit. from my trip). But for now, I’m studying here, The long weekend we were there was so missing the Grove and its chicken patties. Hope relaxing; we wore sunscreen instead of make-up, you all are well! And yes, they do say “mate” took naps whenever we felt like it and even and yes, I have seen a kangaroo. woke up early to watch the sun rise over the Goodbye, Stephanie Van’t Land Pacific Ocean, which was one of the most beau- – Stephanie Van’t Land The sun rises over the Pacific Ocean.

Seven hundred ducks were available for Ducks purchase; by Saturday, over 600 had been ‘La Bête’ to present encore sold. People could also buy ducks on the day from page 1 of the event. Some of those who purchased their ducks early chose to embellish them performance tomorrow ordinary. They came in a large variety of with glitter, duct tape or other accou- designs – princess ducks, cowboy ducks, trements. The ducks raced in one of four Before the curtain lowers for the last the New York Newsday/Oppenheimer ninja ducks and even doctor ducks. “heats,” with the winner of each heat com- time, Grove City College’s national Award, Great Britain’s Lawrence Olivier “The doctor ducks were popular with the peting in a final race to determine the grand award-winning production of “La Bête” Award for Comedy of the Year, as well pre-med students at Grove City!” said soph- prize winner. will offer an encore performance on as five Tony award nominations and six omore Brittany Hayward, one of the coordi- Three of the people who purchased their campus at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Drama Desk awards, including Best nators of the Ducky Derby. “That speaks ducks the day of the derby were Grove City The play led off the prestigious Play of 1991. volumes for their (the pre-med students’) residents Eli and Grace Wetzel and their Kennedy Center American College Betsy Craig ’77, associate professor credibility.” mother Nancy. Although they didn’t win any Theater Festival showcase on April 14 of English and theater, directs Grove It may also speak to their sense of compas- of the heats, six-year-old Eli and his three- in Washington, D.C. It will return for a City’s production of “La Bête.” sion. The Laura Walker Project helps year-old sister did take part in several activi- final free performance in Ketler It is the story of Elomire (played by teenage mothers by providing shelter to ties. They knocked down bottles with ducks, Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center. senior Pierce Babirak), a playwright those who need a safe place to stay and tossed ducks into bowls and even bobbed for No tickets are required; doors will open who is forced to play second fiddle to receive assistance during their pregnancies. ducks. They saved their tickets and were at 6:30 p.m. lesser writer and actor Valere (played by Located in Grove City, the home was named able to trade them in for a basket of candy “La Bête,” originally staged in March Doug Baker ’08). Valere wins over in honor of Laura Lee Walker Iannarelli, the and some marshmallow ducks. 2008, was one of two top productions in Elomire’s patron Prince Conti (played mother of the founder of Moms Without The “lucky duck” who took home the the regional competition of the Kennedy by Jesse Aukeman ’08), and Elomire Moms, a program to provide women whose grand prize – a duck piñata and 100 tickets Center festival in January. It was chosen must choose between his art and his mothers are unavailable with a place to con- that she could cash in for prizes – was soph- as one of only four productions in the career. nect. The Laura Walker Project is one of omore Anastasia Lease. Even luckier was national showcase. Last year was the Patrick McElroy ’08 plays the part of their many efforts to assist those in need. the Laura Walker Project which received a first that Grove City College submitted Bejart, and senior Jennifer Ford plays Hayward said, “We tossed around other large donation for their home thanks to many any of its theatrical productions to be Dorine. Other cast members include ideas and decided that the money we raised people who came out on a sunny Saturday considered for the festival. Megan Krimmel ’08, senior Luke would go furthest in a new organization and afternoon that proved to be “nice weather for Written in iambic pentameter, David Whipple, junior George Hampe, senior that we wanted to be able to help support rubber ducks.” Hirson’s Molière-inspired comedy “La Amanda Griswold, and junior Abigail and serve the people around us.” Bête” won numerous awards including Van Patter. Collegian awards Green Eyeshade During the 2006-07 academic year, The Collegian initiated the Collegian Green Eyeshade Award for newspaper staffers who show exemplary work each week. Weekly winners received a certificate as well as a $5 voucher to the Gedunk. The winner for the March 27 issue was Jimmy Van Eerden for his article on the Debate Team at the national tournament.

WRITE FOR US. [email protected] News The Collegian 4 April 24, 2009 ‘Alice’ delights audiences Parents’ Weekend By Courtney Cameron by a stage show, one that we had a did not let audiiences down. Contributing Writer hand in creating.” Freshman Rachel Perry, who “Alice in Wonderland” ran from played Tweedle-Dee, was excited welcomes families Children’s imagination is a curi- April 14-18 with a total of eight to take part in this year’s produc- ous thing. It can take them to far- performances and a character tion, saying, “It’s pretty amazing By Sarah Beth Gross For 45 minutes in the late after- away places where time stands breakfast. The wonderful to see such a great production Collegian Managing Editor noon, President Dr. Richard G. still, tea is always fresh and every- “Wonderland” production was come together in so little time. I Jewell ’67 will be available for a one is always “mad.” nothing short of a fairytale. From am really shocked at what the Parents will flood the Grove question and answer session in This was the case in this year’s the music, written by Van Patter’s cast has been able to accomplish, City College campus next week- Sticht Lecture Hall. After Children’s Theater show, “Alice in brother specifically for the show, not to mention our incredibly end for the annual Parents’ Jewell’s Q & A, the first Parents’ Wonderland.” to the costumes, the hard work of hardworking crew members who Weekend. Organized by a com- Weekend dinner will be eaten in “Alice in Wonderland” is an the cast and crew was evident. have been working non-stop on mittee of students, faculty and MAP cafeteria. The dinner will 1865 novel written by Lewis There was a limited budget for our beautiful sets and costumes, staff, Parents’ Weekend offers a be catered by Bon Appetit. Carrol. It is about a little girl the costuming this year, but junior among other things.” variety of engaging events. “This is always such an awk- named Alice who follows a talk- Jenny Novak, costume chief, Sophomore Brad Stawicki, who On Friday, events include the ward time to figure out what to ing White Rabbit down his “rab- made do. “It’s amazing what we played Tweedle-Dum, agreed. seventh annual entrepreneurship do for dinner, so Parents’ bit-hole” and enters Wonderland, were able to do with metal wire, “I’ll admit my costume was a competition, a student art exhibit, Weekend is providing a nice, a world filled with peculiar crea- hula hoops, hot glue and a little little ridiculous, but I really loved the Tau Alpha Pi One-Acts and a catered dinner for families and tures and unbelievable adventures. bit of thread and fabric,” Novak getting to be on stage and sing,” symphonic band concert. A base- students to drop in and eat at This year’s production was said. “I’m so excited to see the Stawicki said. “It was awesome!” ball game between Grove City from 4:15 to 6:30, and subsidiz- directed by senior Luke Whipple show and costumes in front of the It wasn’t just children who and Bethany will unfold on the ing much of the cost to make it and junior Abigail Van Patter. kids. The joy you see on their enjoyed the show. Three out of the fields across from Mary really reasonable for families and Whipple expressed how over- faces and the opportunity to intro- eight shows were open to the pub- Anderson Pew dormitory if the students to attend,” senior Anna whelmed and proud he was fol- duce theatre to a whole new group lic and to students at the College. weather allows. Additionally, the Preble, chairperson of the lowing each show. After one such of potential theatre kids makes After the Saturday night show, Spring Court and Spring King Parents’ Weekend dinner commit- show he said, “Tonight, after the everything worthwhile.” audience member Monica Dudek will be presented after the band tee, said. performance, five little girls came Like most Children’s Theatre raved, “This show was so good. concert. Parents and students must pre- and talked to Abigail and I. They shows, the magic was contagious; Every character was excellent. On the morning of May 2, a register for the dinner. were all very bashful, and it took the cast and audience took the This wasn’t just a show for chil- special convocation will be Registration may be done online some effort to get them to talk to journey to Wonderland together, dren, but one I think the entire graced with the talents of the at www2.gcc.edu/orgs/par- us. When we asked them what embarking on a trip that will not campus loved!” touring choir. The One-Act Plays entsweekend and must be com- their favorite part of the show be forgotten. From the prankster This year’s Children’s Theatre will also be presented on pleted by this Sunday. was, they all answered, twins Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle- was nothing short of magical and Saturday. Throughout the day, The cost of the dinner is $7 for ‘Everything.’ It’s incredible to see Dum to the fierce Queen of delightful, full of adventure that WSAJ will broadcast live from adults and $3 for children and children amazed and bewildered Hearts, the suspense of this show anyone could enjoy. the Breen Student Union. students with a student ID. Preble Unlike most weekends, both said that the menu will consist of cafeterias will be open for lunch chicken parmesan, honey baked on May 2 in order to accommo- ham, pasta marinara, roasted Youth week hits campus date the increased numbers on potatoes, steamed vegetables, campus. tossed salad, dinner rolls and an By Amanda Griffith 11 years. of over 250 children and parents. After lunch, the College jazz assorted dessert buffet. Contributing Writer “We really value the active Members of the Grove City ensembles will perform. This per- Saturday night will finish with role of the children’s families in Early Education Childhood formance will also be broadcast All-College Sing in the Physical Face painting, balloons, games, their learning,” said Carolyn Council provided a variety of on WSAJ. Should the weather be Learning Center, which will also karaoke, clowns and food – the Patterson, Assistant Director of activities for the children, all for acceptable, the Spring Court will be broadcast on WSAJ Radio. Early Childhood Community the Grove City College Early a penny apiece. process from the entrance of Sunday morning, May 3, will Celebration was one event no Education Center. The proceeds from the Mary Anderson Pew dormitory to conclude the Parents’ Weekend child would want to miss. The Patterson explained that the Community Celebration will the Physical Learning Center, events with a morning worship Grove City Early Childhood WOYC offers an opportunity to benefit the Chip Richter Family where the coronation and Spring service commissioning the Red Council hosted a celebration for celebrate children, their families Concert, which will be held on Dance show will take place. Box missionaries. Grove City children on Tuesday and communities and their com- Sunday, June 7. Chip Richter is a as part of the National Week of mitment to learning. Christian artist who provides the Young Child. The Community Celebration faith-based family entertainment The Week of the Young Child was one of many events that the for young children. (WOYC) is an annual obser- Grove City Early Education Each year, the Grove City vance by the National Center planned for the WOYC. Early Childhood Council sup- Association for the Education of Additional events included a cos- ports an event, such as the Chip Young Children to honor young tume parade to the Breen Student Richter Family Concert, that pro- children and to thank teachers Union, a campus tour, a stuffed vides an opportunity for quality and the community for making a animal picnic on the hillside and learning. difference in their lives. This a special chemistry program Patterson said, “Our vision is year’s WOYC theme was “Bring sponsored by Dr. Kriley’s that all children in Grove City Communities Together for Chemistry I classes. will have access to age-appropri- Children – Children Bring The Community Celebration ate, meaningful and positive Communities Together.” took place Tuesday evening from early learning opportunities, Grove City College has been 6-8 p.m. in the IM Room and allowing them to enter school involved in WOYC activities for was expected to garner a crowd ready to learn and succeed.” The Collegian News April 24, 2009 5

Outside the bubble... Bathroom emergency leads Controversial fertility expert to imprisonment for Ohio man claims he can clone Joao Correa, 43, from Concord, Ohio, spent keep his balance,” the Associated Press report- “A controversial fertility doctor secret laboratory, probably located two days in an Atlanta prison after having twist- ed. claimed yesterday to have cloned 14 in the Middle East where there is no ed a flight-attendant’s arm in his rush to get to The flight attendant has a different story, human embryos and transferred 11 cloning ban.” the bathroom. claiming that Correa twisted her arm. of them into the wombs of four Zavos works at fertility clinics in “Correa told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta police arrested Correa just minutes women who had been prepared to both America and Cyprus. Though he had a bathroom emergency 30 minutes into a after his three-hour flight landed. Charged with give birth to cloned babies,” the none of the implanted embryos March 28 Delta Air Lines flight from Honduras interference with a flight crew, Correa was British Independent reported. lived, Zavos believes that he is very to Atlanta, but found the single coach aisle on jailed for two days but released on bond after A documentary filmmaker filmed close to a clone. the Boeing 737 blocked by a beverage cart. He his appeal. the entire cloning process. He told “There is absolutely no doubt said he asked if he could use the lavatory in “I’m devastated,” Correa told press. “I’ve the Independent that the women about it, and I may not be the one business class, but was told no. never had any event with the police in my life.” who were impregnated with the that does it, but the cloned child is “When the cart wasn’t moved after a few Delta spokeswoman Susan Elliott told the clones were excited at the prospect coming,” Zavos told the minutes, Correa said, he ran for the business Associated Press that flight crews “do every- of birthing cloned babies. Independent. “If we intensify our class lavatory. He said the flight attendant put thing within the limits of the law to ensure the “Panayiotis Zavos has broken the efforts we can have a cloned baby up her arm to block him, and he grabbed it to safety and security of passengers.” ultimate taboo of transferring cloned within a year or two ... We’re not embryos into the human womb, a really under pressure to deliver a procedure that is a criminal offence cloned baby to this world. What we Polo horses die inexplicably in Britain and illegal in many other are under pressure to do is to deliver countries,” the Independent report- a cloned baby that is a healthy one.” Twenty-one horses from Venezuela died be “something in the environment or some- ed. “He carried out the work at a unexpectedly directly before a polo match in thing that the horses were exposed to.” Florida, Breitbart.com reported. Breitbart.com reported that there was noth- The horses belonged to the Lechuza ing out of the ordinary in the horses’ routine Sun causes consternation Caracas team. While they were being before the match. Scientists wonder at the sun’s after a quiet spell,” the BBC unloaded from their trailers on Sunday, seven “It could be the weather, hay, bedding. We inactivity in recent months. reported. “But instead it hit a 50- died after showing signs of dizziness or just don’t know,” John A. Walsh, the polo “The Sun is the dimmest it has year year low in solar wind pres- fainting. Others were rushed out of the club’s president of operations told the Palm been for nearly a century,” the sure, a 55-year low in radio emis- International Polo Club Palm Beach to be Beach Post. “When we find out what it is, we BBC reported. “There are no sions, and a 100-year low in treated. will take all the necessary actions.” sunspots, very few solar flares – sunspot activity.” Veterinarians believe that the cause was By Monday morning a total of 21 horses and our nearest star is the quietest British astronomers are gather- heart failure and that the failure was trig- were dead. Fourteen of those horses were it has been for a very long time.” ing for the annual United gered by an unknown source when the horses taken to “a state agricultural laboratory for It is natural for the sun to vacil- Kingdom National Astronomy disembarked. necropsies to learn the causes of their late in activity. Most astronomers meeting this week, where they “Well clearly it is an intoxication, clearly deaths,” Breitbart.com reported. believe that it has an 11-year cycle will study the sun’s activity. there’s some sort of a poison,” Dr. James The match in which the horses were set to of activity, the BBC reported. Belden told NBC on Sunday. compete has been postponed. “Last year, it was expected that – Compiled by Sarah Beth Gross Belden continued, saying that it could also it would have been hotting up Collegian Managing Editor News The Collegian 6 April 24, 2009 The Collegian Life April 24, 2009 7 Group finds unity in diversity By Arielle Bateman people can engage, by sharing and white, but her mother is Puerto Some of Danielson’s friends are order to address stereotypes and Collegian Life Editor learning from one another. Rican. Her mother came to half Cuban and half Bolivian, and establish a greater unity through On the first and third week of America and chose to assimilate she jokes about how often they the acknowledgement of differ- An issue like ethnic diversity the month, S.E.A.D. gathers for to the culture, which meant that discuss different types of food, ences. He said, “We are searching lacks the immediacy of academ- Friday night dinner, which they her children did not learn Spanish. which is a common interest they for community.” ics, but some students have priori- welcome anyone to attend. The Danielson supports that decision, can share. Thornhill referenced the closely tized their desire to engage peo- assemblage of ethnically diverse and she appreciates the “magni- “I am always looking for these knit Christian church described in ple of different ethnicities and to students attracts stares, which tude” of her mother’s choice to similarities. I really have an Acts 8: “They have love for each view life from their perspective. makes them laugh. On the second leave her family and her culture accepting heart to everybody,” she other,” he said. When this bond Some of these students com- and fourth weeks, they hang out behind. said. “I always understand that occurs between believers, he prise the unofficial group Students in the bowling alley as a brief As Danielson appreciated more people have a history … [and] believes that it can attract non- Excited About Diversity, which respite from work. The informal of her mother’s background, she different stories.” believers as well. “Love is draw- goes by the acronym S.E.A.D. It setting provides an opportunity developed a greater sensitivity Thornhill values his friendship ing, love is contagious,” he said. germinated when sophomore for “discussion, conversation and toward populations on the mar- with Danielson and other mem- “Through unity, we lift up Christ Michael Thornhill pulled together openness,” according to Thornhill. gins. “I have a compassion for bers of S.E.A.D. because they can amongst ourselves,” a goal that he as many minority students as he In late February, S.E.A.D. host- people who are different from discuss their ethnic backgrounds believes is “the greater scope of could for dinner. He said, “[We] ed a showing of “Crash,” the others … I understand non- freely. “It’s such a blessing when the kingdom.” wanted people to come together 2006 Academy Award winner for Christians better,” she said. you can connect with someone,” He acknowledged that fostering and feel like they have a home.” Best Picture which shows the col- “That’s what being a Christian is: he said. Thornhill has his own cross-cultural unity involves time, Though S.E.A.D. contains lision of different cultures in Los understanding other people.” stories to tell, having ethnic ties to saying, “Love is a process.” many students from minority pop- Angeles, Ca. A panel discussion Reflecting on high school, she both Ghana and Cuba. Adopted Cultural exchange is made possi- ulations, the visionaries of the was held after the movie, encour- said, “I never owned [my ethnici- along with his twin brother Mark, ble when people show genuine group impose no limits on cam- aging students to respond to what ty in] the way that I could have.” he only recently met members of interest in the personal history of pus involvement. they had seen. As a blossoming adult, she is his biological family. Now he val- others; when they ask questions, “It’s not meant to be just for Freshman Natalia Danielson learning ways to express her her- ues the relationships and cultural they can create channels for dis- minorities,” Thornhill said. In harbors a passion for expressing itage, such as dancing and salsa expansion that he has found. course. fact, he disagrees with the popular and exploring cultural diversity. music. As a result, Thornhill harbors a Thornhill emphasized “the abili- definition of the term, saying, “It adds so much flavor to life,” Danielson desires to better passion for cultural exchange, ty to listen,” rather than the ability “We are all minorities.” He she said. “People miss out on it, understand other minority popula- which he hopes will grow beyond to react, as a valued trait for peo- believes that diversity extends and they don’t even know.” tions on campus. In order to learn organizations like S.E.A.D. to ple who wish to cultivate a beyond issues of race to religious She escapes the initial stereotyp- more, she looks for opportunities affect the campus population. He diverse yet integrated campus. and socio-economic status. Thus ing that other ethnic minorities and keeps her ears open when seeks greater discussion about He said, “It’s okay not to have diversity is a subject in which all sometimes face because she looks people share their backgrounds. cultural and ethnic differences in anything to say.” ICO Costa Rica team transcends language barrier By Emily Kramer Different kids went to the were unfounded. As sophomore Contributing Writer church each day, the total num- Olga Littlejohn said, “Playing in ber varying from 15 to 50 chil- the dirt for an hour and a half The checkmark in the dren. Some days, kids from straight and laughing the entire tourism box on the entry forms infants to 12 years old were time was enough to overcome did not show the real reason lumped in the same group. any language barrier.” that 18 gringos from Grove These variations taught our team Sophomore Mike Acquavita City, Pa. entered Costa Rica for the value of flexibility. Some of could speak a little bit of their spring break. We did not our plans had to be reworked, Spanish before going on the plan to see volcanoes and walk but we realized that the impor- trip, but his small vocabulary through rainforests; we planned tant thing was openness to how- made him worried about how he to work with the Iglesia ever God decided to use us. was going to explain games. In Metodista in Carrillos de Poas. Communication was the the end, he found that language Led by seniors Rachel team’s biggest overall concern. was not as big of a deal as he Kenzie, Luke Whipple and The leaders tried to organize originally thought. Brenna Garvey, our team the groups so that at least one As long as the teams were excit- organized and taught Vacation confident Spanish speaker was ed, moving and energetic, the kids Bible School for the kids in at each station, but students did not care if the gringos could the church and the communi- were still intimidated by the only speak a few words of ty. Through games, crafts, language barrier. Spanish. “They got into it because songs and a Bible story, the After just a few hours in Costa we got into it,” Acquavita said. Courtesy Emily Kramer The ICO Costa Rica team spends their Easter break spreading the kids learned about the fruits Rica, team members realized “They don’t care what you know. good news – in the sun. of the Spirit. that their communication fears They care about your heart.” Littlejohn had a similar Although we accomplished a experience for me.” response from throughout her lot of work, our team also had While we were there, we had entire time in Costa Rica. “God time to relax and experience the opportunity to worship In Chapel this week doesn’t just use words to wit- Costa Rican life. We spent one alongside the Costa Ricans. ness,” she said. “He uses every- day at the beach and a few They danced, sang, jumped and Sunday, April 26 thing.” All she needed was a afternoons walking around the clapped, whether or not they Vespers: Choral Concert willingness to serve. town. After being spoiled by had a sense of rhythm. Others During the afternoons, the the cooks, we decided to make fell face-down and cried out to Monday, April 27 girls and some of the boys paint- a trip to the grocery store so the Lord. Their passion tran- 7 p.m., Sticht Lecture Hall ed everything from the floor to we could bring back a little scended language. “An Understanding of Debt the ceiling of the Sunday school taste of Costa Rica to the There were always families and the Role it Plays and Can building and the sanctuary. Their United States. hanging out around the church. Play in the Life of the fingernails still sport paint as a Junior Frederick Wennlund The relationships we got to Christian” testimony to their hard work. was also blown away by the build with these Ticos were A few boys were able to help relationship that the Costa more important than any physi- Tuesday, April 28 some men from the church Ricans had with God. “Seeing cal work we accomplished. As Revelation Ringers with heavier construction. They all of these people on fire for multiple people said at the send- refinished the concrete floor of Christ and spreading the good off service that the church held Thursday, April 30 the sanctuary and put a wall in news of his salvation through for us, the people will forever be Professor of the Year Award the upstairs of the Sunday the Blood is so very powerful,” in our hearts. Estarán siempre en school building. he said. “It was a life changing nuestros corazones. Life The Collegian 8 April 24, 2009 Students fall into the rabbit hole...

Amy Clingensmith ’96 The Queen of Hearts (freshman Rachel Lopez) and entourage accuse Alice (sophomore Hannah Later) of eating the queen’s food.

Andy Drabic The carpenter (freshman Jimmy Van Eerden) and the walrus (freshman Amy Clingensmith ’96 Rebekah Van Eerden) eat their fill of unsuspecting clams. The White Rabbit (senior Brian Jinks) is late, late for a very important date!

Amy Clingensmith ’96 The Queen of Hearts stops abruptly, sending the King of Hearts and her guards reeling. The Collegian Life April 24, 2009 9 ...and set sail down Wolf Creek

Andy Drabic The finalist ducks are released by Okie junior Dominic Versace and ABT junior Emily Rexrode.

Josh Kitamura Josh Kitamura Ducks ranged from kung-fu masters to princesses. Students creek Noel Saenz, fiance of ABT senior Amy Greenip. Life The Collegian 10 April 24, 2009 ICO team serves in San Francisco THE CAREER CORNER By Seo Yoon Sung eats at their own dining table to For Coleman it was a cul- Unique careers Contributing Writer feel more at home. ture shock at first. She said, Sophomore Genavieve “I walked [in]to the church Led by junior Spanish major Coleman said that her favorite and I didn’t know what to Alma Jean Mitchell, ten students thing was “being able to cook do.” But she added, “The expo coming to went on an ICO trip to San really good food – food made main point of this trip for me Francisco, Ca. during Easter break from scratch – for these fami- was understanding Orthodox to serve a homeless shelter. lies who aren’t used to having Christians and … seeing them Grove City College The ICO team stayed in really good stuff.” as brothers and sisters in Raphael House, a homeless The team also had an Easter Christ when I knew nothing By Emily Dalpiaz The purpose of the Expo is three- shelter for children and families celebration with the children and about them before.” Collegian Writer fold. Numerous professionals will located in Tenderloin, a section a birthday party for one boy in Every morning, the team be available to talk with students of San Francisco. Raphael the shelter. Coleman said, “[The members had chapel in Students of many different about their unique careers and pro- House is led by Father David kids] loved it. … I missed play- Raphael House; in the majors often find themselves vide insight on the diverse opportu- Lowell, who has been the exec- ing with children.” evening, they had Bible study, interested in careers that in nities available. Students will have utive director for 23 years. As The trip was organized under debriefing and sharing of testi- some way involve education. I the chance to network and meet Mitchell described, the shelter Orthodox Christian Fellowship, monies. Mitchell said sharing can affirm this statement from with representatives about jobs in a was “stable, clean and a homey a national collegiate Orthodox testimonies was a good way to my own experience; I recently variety of education-related fields. environment.” ministry. Before going on the get to know the group. accepted a job that revolves Students can also pursue opportu- The team helped with many trip, Mitchell expected to experi- Coleman also said, “Being around coordinating K-12 nities for summer, part-time and daily tasks: cleaning; cooking ence missions in an Orthodox able to see where people came events. As a communication professional employment. and washing dishes; sorting and context, as she has been from … was incredible.” studies major, I never imagined Approximately 20 diverse organ- washing donated clothes; and involved in both Protestant and Of all things, the most valu- I would be working in an edu- izations will be represented at the organizing food pantries and Orthodox fellowships. able thing the team learned was cation-related field. Expo. The growing list of attend- craft closets. The team had Mitchell said, “I wanted to see Christian fellowship. Coleman The Unique Careers in Education ing organizations includes the minimal work to do because how God is working through the said, “You can be going any- Expo was created to meet the AGORA Cyber Charter School, Raphael House had well-main- Orthodox Church in San where and doing anything for needs of students – both education Old Economy Village Museum, tained facilitaties. Francisco. … Also it [was] a good God. But while we were there, and non-education majors – who Department of Conservation & The ICO team enjoyed serving opportunity for people here to be how we loved each other made a are interested (or might become Natural Resources, Kaplan Test the homeless families. Sung Eun exposed to Orthodoxy.” gigantic difference and really interested) in the field of education Preparation and Admissions, Girl Kim, a sophomore exchange stu- During the trip, the ICO mem- changed each of us.” outside of traditional classroom Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, dent from South Korea, said that bers visited Orthodox churches She also said, “Christian teaching. The Education Career CruiseBrothers.com., Mississippi the trip was worthwhile. She said, like St. John Maxivovitch Church, growth and fellowship on an Services offices of Grove City Teacher Corps, George Junior “Homeless people there might not where a relic of St. John of ICO is the driving power behind College, Westminster College Republic and Teach for America. notice what we’ve done for ten Shanghai and San Francisco is everything.” and Thiel College have collabo- Additionally, entrepreneurs will be days, but … we were there as a kept. There, the team learned to The ICO San Francisco team rated to create a new event that available to talk about opportuni- servant of God.” understand the history and doc- learned to love one another and to is sure to introduce students to ties in writing and consulting. Currently, four families reside trines of the Orthodox Church, serve God with small things. fresh and fascinating options If you are still searching for a in Raphael House, having their such as venerating saints, chanting Mitchell said, “We weren’t work- for jobs and internships. job or internship that excites you, own family rooms for privacy. and burning incense in the church. ing with people to make big dif- The Expo will be held on come to the Expo to learn more Because each family lives sepa- Mitchell said that learning about ferences. … Even if you are sight- Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. in about these unique opportunities. rately from the other families, Orthodox doctrines and values seeing, there still is an opportunity the Great Room of the Breen A small investment of time on they feel like they live in their pushed team members out of their to show love to each other. All our Student Union. Students of all Wednesday could inspire a own homes rather than a home- comfort zones, as Orthodox beliefs life is doing service to God, not majors are encouraged to meaningful new direction for less shelter. Each family also were foreign to many students. just our trip.” attend. your future career.

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Turn upside down for solution. The Collegian Entertainment April 24, 2009 11 BOOK REVIEW Things to Revolution and the Gospel Do A comparative look at belief and action See the encore performance By Josiah Momose Christ in the brutalized and the ous trap into which I have cer- is the goal of the human life. And of the College’s award win- Contributing Writer poor of the streets. He also tainly fallen. There is a reason Christians, standing on this, are ning play “La Béte,” which expects that “when the poor meet that emergents want some kind of to live so radically (like was recently performed at the This is not a normal “new the rich, riches will have no revolution. Claiborne wants) that people stop Kennedy Center in releases” review. Shane meaning. And when the rich meet Then is there a way to pursue to wonder at Christ’s value to Washington, D.C. The show Claiborne’s “The Irresistible the poor, we will see poverty love and to love the cross in all them. begins at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Revolution: Living as an come to an end.” its ugliness and doctrinal solidi- Although — or because — he Ketler Auditorium of Pew Ordinary Radical” and John However, although a mere ty? Certainly. A passionate and starts by basing a worldview in Fine Arts Center. Piper’s “Don’t Waste Your Life” encounter of richer and poorer pastoral writer, John Piper calls the Bible (hopefully all of it), are several years old. Yet they people may lead to altruistic for radical living—based on what Piper writes as ferociously for a Our professors will be in fine deserve some attention for their action, the problem is rooted may be a truer understanding of rich love that is based in a rich form this evening as they perspectives on Christian belief more deeply. Yes, we are sup- the Gospel and its application to understanding of God’s character entertain us in the annual and action. posed to love the weak and poor the mundane than what even and worth as Claiborne does. The “Faculty Follies.” The show Claiborne’s emergent church and we are all made in God’s many emergents have. His near roots nourish the fruit, which is in Crawford Auditorium position serves as a good foil to image (as Humanities 101 mantra, “God is most glorified in overflows to the poor, sick and from 7 to 9 p.m. Piper’s contentions. Claiborne reminds us of Genesis 1:26-27), us when we are most satisfied in abandoned. focuses on the bad fruit that is so but God finds all condemned, Him,” centers on how God and Piper offers a way of holding to The Salvo Dance is tonight! evident among many Christians worthy of Hell where the only we can all gain what is best. truth while giving up oneself in Show up in your wildest out- (actual or nominal), without pay- glimpse of Himself, the source of Addressing young people in love to others — a love for God fit purchased at the Salvation ing much lip-service to doctrine. every good gift, is His wrath. “Don’t Waste Your Life,” Piper is and a joy of magnifying Christ Army and dance the night On the other hand, Piper seeks to Only from this point can the great adamant. When the cross of crucified. Christians are made away or indulge in free cook- set down epistemological and news of salvation sink roots Christ is the center, life applica- from fallen enemies of God, and ies, pizza and drinks. The theological roots first and ends up deeply and create the fruit of tions are staggering, far from the through the gospel they love each grooving begins at 8 p.m. in calling for fruit reminiscent of love, joy and peace among spiritual lukewarmness that other and enemies (I John 3:16- the courtyard between the and even more powerful than humans, an important focus for Claiborne challenges. 18). The roots enmeshed in the Breen Student Union and the what Claiborne desires. Claiborne. Piper claims, “[E]very enjoy- gospel find sustenance for the Hall of Arts and Letters. Dare In “The Irresistible “The Irresistible Revolution” is ment in this life and the next that fruit so desperately missing in to look different. Revolution,” Claiborne indicts optimistic that this world can be is not idolatry is a tribute to the many groups of self-declaring the opulence and nationalism turned upside down through a infinite value of the cross of Christians today. As if you didn’t need another rampant in American church cir- revolutionary love found in Christ . . . a cross-centered, We all need toconsider whether reason to procrastinate on cles. He documents examples of Christ, but it needs the right root- cross-exalting, cross-saturated we are truly surrendered to God papers, AEX Live, sponsored the outworking of a lukewarm ing. life is a God-glorifying life — the in His love — neither to mere by the men of Alpha Epsilon spirit by many American church- While one should be cautious only God-glorifying life. All oth- social or moral activism, striving Chi, will host an evening of es, grievous signs of avarice and toward emergent theology, the ers are wasted.” to fulfill ethical precepts, nor to free food, root beer floats, complacency. passionate love for others and The cross of Christ was the doctrin-olatry that is cold to God and live bands. The festivi- At the same time, he hopes that seriousness about the integration focal point of the sins of innu- and His creatures if intellectually ties kick off tomorrow at 8 we can “shout the gospel with of faith in life is something that merable people who were ene- or even biblically solid. It may p.m. on Lincoln lawn. our lives,” as one of his friends emergents like Claiborne may mies of God. That is a fearful take a revolution for each of us to says. He hopes that the whole of practice better than most of us. A thing and a vital piece of the pic- find our delight in God and, root- The Guthrie Theatre will run the gospel can be pursued, focus on theology to the detri- ture of human nature. Yet it ed in the Gospel that enables us “Fast and Furious IV” and including the difficult passages ment of knowing God Himself shows how great God’s glory and to delight in Him, to love each “Knowing” starting today. such as the rich young ruler giv- and of loving others is a danger- grace are. To display God’s glory other as He has commanded. “Fast and Furious” plays at 7 ing up his possessions and the p.m. nightly and weekend separation of the sheep and goats matinees are at 2 p.m. according to their treatment of “Knowing” plays nightly at others. 9:15 p.m. with weekend Claiborne acknowledges his matinees at 4:15 p..m. postmodern viewpoint: relishing stories. His is quite a story. Teams of students will walk Claiborne recounts a diverse and throughout the night for rich life of community. He has Relay for Life. The funds risked his life supporting civilians raised from the event go to in Iraq, worked with Mother support cancer reasearch and Teresa and promoted a “Jubilee” education. The event starts at extravaganza to give away cash 11 p.m. and runs through 11 on Wall Street. He has deter- a.m. tomorrow. mined that he will be devoted to others, sharing in their lives and Check out the spring orches- their attendant sufferings. He tra concert at 8 tonight in lives in a community that he Pew. The performance will believes is heading in that direc- feature the winners of the tion, slowly but surely. 15th annual Concerto Ultimately, he urges his readers Competition held earlier in to live with the same motives—to the semester. live out “the gospel” in commu- nity, in love with Jesus. He chal- The annual choral concert lenges a gospel that ignores the is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday in sacrifices and brokenness for Harbison Chapel and will each other, asserting that these, feature the Chapel and too, were elements of Christ’s Touring choirs singing ministry. Handel’s “Messiah.” Christians must truly and con- stantly live with love for Christ Appreciate the talent of your and thus for those they meet, peers at a 2:30 p.m. senior Claiborne notes. Yet how does recital Sunday in the Recital the Scripture play into his anthro- Hall as Nicholas Burlett and pology and thence his “gospel?” Janelle Dodd perform. From Calcutta to Philadelphia, he has seen “the eyes of Jesus” and Entertainment The Collegian 12 April 24, 2009 FILM REVIEW One, Two Punch ‘Fighting’ brings action; falters on soul By Emily Kramer daughter and grandmother alone. builds until it climaxes in a can tend toward monochromatic can just to keep his place in the Contributing Writer Shawn also re-establishes a showdown between the two, violence. To a lesser degree of world. Zulay tries to support her rivalry with his ex-teammate with a lot of money riding on the success, the film also portrays family, but can’t make enough “Fighting,” written and direct- Evan Hailey (Brian White). outcome. the constant, every-day struggles money for rent and Shawn has ed by Dito Montiel, follows the Shawn’s father had coached As expected, the fight scenes of Harvey, Zulay and Shawn to nothing in the world beside his story of Shawn MacArthur both boys but favored Evan. The are the well-deserved highlights survive life. skill. (Channing Tatum of “Step Up” competition between Evan and of the film. Free style and brutal, Harvey came to Manhattan to While Tatum has charm, and and “A Guide to Recognizing Shawn ended up destroying the each fight has a different flavor make it big, but now he makes Howard gives his character per- Your Saints”) and his rise to relationship between father and and style. The diversity com- his living as a two-bit hustler sonality, the dialoyuge and act- fame in New York City’s street son. Predictably, the rivalry mends the director, as this genre and has to fight as hard as he ing are so low-key they prove fighting underground. The movie mildly distracting rather than follows the expectations of the easily accessible. The wish to typical action movie: well-exe- increase the real world compo- cuted action scenes, rags-to-rich- nent of the movie by forcing the es plot, spirited yet troubled girl- actors to work with inarticulate friend and gutsy hero. Nothing dialouge is noble, if ineffective. spectacular, but “Fighting” is a Even the love story between decent, watchable movie. Zulay and Shawn, which is Shawn is a small-town fighter touchingly complicated by the who comes to Manhattan from presence of her daughter and Birmingham, Ala. He scrapes a grandmother, dims beside the living off the streets until he passion of the fights. meets Harvey (Terrence “Fighting” earns the PG-13 Howard), who offers him $5000 rating; no movie set around to fight in an underground underground, Russian-run, street match; no rules. fighting could avoid that. There As he starts to make a name is a restrained sex scene, but the for himself and Harvey with sev- majority of the nudity comes eral hard-earned wins, Shawn from the club wear. As a good pursues a relationship with example of the action movie Zulay (newcomer Zulay Valez), genre, the movie is entertaining, who works as a cocktail wait- touching and, in the end, heart- ress, trying to support her Channing Tatum stars as an underground streetfighter in ‘Fighting,’ opening in theaters today. warming.

FILM REVIEW Disney’s ‘Earth’ proves clichéd, disappointing By Darin Miller promises that “Earth” tells “the oncoming spring and global evince laughter and even a few of a crashing hot-air balloon and Collegian Editor-in-Chief remarkable story of three animal warming – which was briefly gasps, the film teeters on absurd- a polar bear invasion in the fim- families and their amazing jour- referenced and dealt with simply ity when it tries to evoke feel- makers’ camp. Last month, the Walt Disney ney across the planet we call as a fact, without mention of ings of loss or grand achieve- While the directors won an Company announced a series of home.” These are families of cause – means a loss of access to ment. Throughout the film, car- Emmy for past work, “Earth” environmental goals for the next polar bears, African elephants food and the possibility of being nivorous hunter beasts are por- failed to break new ground, three to five years as part of its and humpback whales. The film stranded and drowning. For the trayed as the villains in “hunter attempting instead to cram too 2008 Corporate Responsibility “combines rare action, unimag- African elephant, seasonal and hunted” sequences. At the many brief snippets into a film Report. Goals include minimiz- inable scale and impossible loca- change means the promise of end of the film, when in a last under the loose pretense of an ing water usage, eliminating tions by capturing the most inti- torrential rain refreshing the ditch effort to survive the starv- interwoven plot. It’s a good waste and reducing greenhouse mate moments of our planet’s Okavango, an inland delta which ing father polar bear tries to kill introduction for children who gas emissions. This is a new step wildest and most elusive crea- becomes a watery haven when a walrus for food – and fails – have never seen a documentary for the family entertainment tures.” the rains come. For humpback it’s difficult to feel for the bear, before, but for fans of the giant, and came on the eve of its For its first film, whales, seasonal change causes since he is a carnivore and up to Discovery Channel, it leaves latest cinematic release: “Earth.” Disneynature, along with pro- them to travel to Antarctica this point, the carnivores have something to be desired. “Earth” is a Disneynature pro- ducers BBC Worldwide and where spring thaw and the plen- been the bad guys. To make mat- duction – the first under the Greenlight Media, booked the tiful krill provide a perfect feed- ters worse, the film tries to sug- label – reintroducing the nature services of Emmy Award-win- ing ground. gest that the father polar bear’s documentary to the Disney ning “Planet Earth” directors But these stories are glossed spirit will live on in the hearts of name. In 1948, Disney created Alastair Fothergill and Mark over, serving as minor focus his young cubs. the Oscar-winning True-Life Linfield. For the narrator, they points in a movie loosely tied The film ends by saying that, Adventure documentary series, chose one of the most recogniza- together by the fact that all these “Yes, [the world is] full of harsh and in 2004, the company co- ble voices on the planet, the creatures live on earth. While realities, but sometimes it’s just produced “March of the long-time Bell Atlantic the stories are interesting, even paradise.” At this point, inspira- Penguins.” Now they are back spokesman actor James Earl potentially emotional, the film- tional music lifts up the more with Disneynature as an official Jones. makers give them little time to majestic moments of the film in branch of the company. But from the beginning the develop, preferring to hurry on a montage. But coupled with the Initially I was very excited to promised “story” failed to mate- to their next filming location. silly attempt to draw meaning watch the production, since the rialize. Despite the website’s While “Earth” gives a wide from the death of a polar bear it preview seemed to promise assurance, a relatively small overview of many chunks of ani- rings hollow. sweeping landscapes, thrilling amount of the film focused on mal life, it fails to delve deeply Not that the film was all bad close encounters with wildlife developing the stories of migra- enough into the stories it covers. by any means. One of the most and an epic soundtrack to boot. tion. Because of thi,s it fails to really interesting moments of the film While the film delivered this, its Instead, the key theme flowing hold the viewer’s attention, and came as the credits rolled, when lack of groundbreaking content through the film was climate and in a film directed largely at chil- the directors revealed how they and plot left something to be seasonal change, and how such dren, this makes for a less than had filmed the various scenes in desired. change affected animal life. For ideal movie experience. the movie. The footage was very To set the premise, the website polar bears, thawing ice from the While there are moments that revealing and included outtakes The Collegian Perspectives April 24, 2009 13 The PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION Collegian Who will raise your children? Since 1891 The Grove City College Newspaper A brief defense of homeschooling 100 Campus Drive a thought far more important and them their values, morals, identi- sented most of the time does not Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127 By Luke Juday Phone: (724) 458-2193 Collegian Writer entirely ignored: most Grovers ty and future? I contend that in correspond to the reality they are Fax: (724) 458-2167 will have children. No one who most cases, the correct answer to given at home, and this discon- www.gcc.edu/The_Collegian.php Despite the unusually high has been in South Lobby at mid- the second question is “the pub- nect cannot help but create [email protected] number of homeschoolers on night doubts this, but I rest my lic school system.” From an issues. Grove City College’s campus, case on mere statistics for those increasingly younger age, chil- Homeschooling is not strange. Editorial Staff there is very little public defense who don’t believe me. dren spend the majority of their The idea that a parent ought to of the practice. Most home- While most Grovers will spend waking hours in school. The send their child away for most Editor-in-Chief: schoolers emerge from their much more time agonizing over most pervasive moral influences of their childhood is strange. Darin Miller cocoon to discover that they are the first thought (job), the second on them are teachers and other Parents are the original teachers Managing Editor: not widely hailed as a master is vastly more important (chil- students. The individuals shaping and the original guides. The Sarah Beth Gross race, but are looked down upon dren). The greatest challenge any their character and their beliefs family has a humanizing effect Senior Copy Editor: for their lack of social develop- human being can rise to in this are, from early childhood, a sys- that no other institution will ever Kelley Smith ment and general exposure to the world is the guiding of another tem of institutions run by the be able to mimic. For this rea- Layout Editor: “real world” of pot-smoking and human being from conception to government. son, it has remained and will Megan Osborne premarital sex. Equally innocent initiation as an adult. The choic- This is not to say that other remain at the basis of all virtu- Copy Editors: Grovers from the country’s pub- es parents make shape an entire influences are not present or fre- ous societies. Andrew Hart lic institutions are quick to estab- life. quently dominant, but they are at If you’ve ever considered Corrie Schwab lish the “street cred” they never There are two questions every a disadvantage for mere reasons homeschooling, pursue the Erin McHugh had in real high school by point- future parent ought to answer. of the time and the authority that thought. Like nearly everything News Editor: ing out how many of their crazy The first: who should raise a schools claim. Parents who wish in life, it’s not for everyone. All Anne Marie Booth friends were on such a substance. child? Most Grovers will proba- to raise their children with a children are different and need Life Co-Editors: Soon the hopelessly-sheltered bly agree with me that the clear set of values face an uphill different consideration. Kelli Gradel homeschoolers are left to console answer is “parents.” For those battle in the public school sys- Even if you believe schools are Arielle Bateman each other or clam up about their who disagree, I will need an tem, through no fault of their the better option for raising chil- Entertainment Co-Editors: dubious history. entirely different article, but suf- own. dren, keep the principle in mind. Kelsey Keating And then there’s me. I openly fice it to say that the force of “We accept the reality which Deliberately seek out ways that Anna Brinkman appreciate the barbarous practice several thousand years of we are presented with,” says you can remain the primary fig- Sports Co-Editors: forced on me, and I actually Western historical and theologi- Christoff in the 1998 film “The ure in your future children’s David Janssen intend to subject my own chil- cal tradition is mostly on my Truman Show.” Can a parent upbringing. There are a myriad Kevin Schellhase dren to it if possible. Not only side. Without even pulling the truly expect their child to be of things you can do, none of Photo Editors: that, I’m now going to subject God card, one can easily prove more shaped by a few brief inter- which are necessarily easy. But Andy Drabic the entire campus to a rant about that the strength of societies fre- actions at an increasingly rare one’s duty as a parent is clear, as Joshua Kitamura why. quently rests on the strength of family dinner or their once-a- are the possible consequences of The thought of earning a living their families. week exposure to church or failure. by some gainful employment is a The second question is more youth group when they are every Consider carefully who raises Business Staff terrifying one to most college interesting. Who really does raise day trained to believe in an your children. There is no one Business Manager: students facing the threat of children? Who really spends the entirely different system? The more qualified than you if you Karen Bourquin imminent graduation. Yet there is most time with them, teaches reality with which they are pre- will only rise to the challenge. Advertising Manager: Sammi Vermilya Distribution Manager: Brandy Tillow Shelve the graphing dictionaries Administrative Staff A reason for removing graphing calculators from high school

Administrative Adviser: AP Calculus is considered an This ridiculous AP calculator culator doing the thinking for Amy Clingensmith By Jim McNamara Contributing Writer integral part of the course,” citing policy is one of the factors that them.” It turns out that the peo- Faculty Adviser: that several professional organi- has inclined high school teachers ple who reject graphing calcula- Dr. Jason R. Edwards Imagine taking a standardized zations, including The National to require and encourage graph- tors as learning tools are those test and attempting to answer a Council of Teachers of ing calculator use in their class- with doctorates in mathematics. OPINIONS appearing on these question that is impossible to Mathematics (NCTM), encourage rooms. But these teachers are If high school courses are pages, unless expressly stated solve by a human being. Every its use. Accordingly, the AP test allowing themselves to be influ- meant to prepare students for col- otherwise, represent the views year, over 250,000 high school writers design questions that enced by a meaningless test, lege and if AP courses are meant of the author and are not the students take the Advanced require using a calculator. instead of basing their curriculum to emulate college courses, then collective views of The Placement Calculus exams, Interestingly, these “calcula- on what high school is supposed it logically follows that graphing Collegian, its staff or Grove where they will encounter several tor-active” questions do not to prepare students for – college. calculators should play no role in City College. questions that literally cannot be require any additional higher- The cold hard truth is that most secondary mathematics educa- solved by human beings. level thinking skills than non- four-year colleges and universi- tion. “Dictionary skills” are not LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must Before you book a flight to calculator problems. The student ties, including Purdue, Johns essential for mathematical under- be no longer than 500 words New York to storm the College will approach the problem the Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon and standing and actually become a and should be sent to Darin Board’s headquarters with torch- same way he would otherwise, Stanford, prohibit the use of hindrance to clear mathematical Miller at Box 2197 or es and pitchforks, you should but then come to a roadblock graphing calculators. The thinking. [email protected]. note that students anticipate these where he needs a calculator to Calculus I syllabus at Penn State Most undoubtedly, the NCTM types of “unsolvable” problems go any further. It’s like reading University states, “Calculus is a and the College Board will con- Letters must be received by and do indeed get these questions a paragraph of text and suddenly collection of ideas that is not tinue to sing the praises of graph- Monday at 5 p.m. The correct. How? They cheat! coming to a word in Russian mastered through calculator ing calculators, but don’t be Collegian reserves the right to Well, sort of. They use a fasci- text. You would have to stop skills. No calculators are allowed fooled. One will have a much edit or hold any letter. nating device called a graphing and look up the word in a on quizzes, midterms or on the more confident grasp of mathe- calculator, a device that has, Russian-English dictionary final examination.” matics by allowing the graphing Anonymous letters will not be unfortunately, become a central before you could proceed. Grove City has an identical calculator to collect dust on the published. part of the secondary mathemat- Similarly, the student has to policy as Math Department bookshelf where it belongs. ics classroom to the point where pause to push a few keys on the Chairman Dr. Gary Thompson Unfortunately, that might mean The Collegian is published by almost all schools require them. calculator for it to spit back a explains that professors want to getting a few questions wrong on Grove City College, Grove City, The College Board states, “The result so he can continue with “test students’ theoretical knowl- the AP Calculus exam. It’s just a Pa. use of a graphing calculator in the problem. edge of calculus without the cal- silly test; life will go on. Sports The Collegian 14 April 24, 2009

MEN’S VARSITY TENNIS PLAYER PROFILE Wolverines win Koontz sets standard for baseball By Dan Quirk Contributing Writer 19th PAC title Many successful players, along with many unselfish play- ers, have come through the By Jared Bailey win Grove City's sixth title of Grove City College baseball program over the years. Perhaps Collegian Writer the meet as he swept Dustin Cozad from Waynesburg with no player in the history of the The Grove City College a score of 6-0, 6-0. program has been as successful men's tennis team continued a In the doubles matches, or as self-sacrificing as senior tradition of excellence last Grove City continued a tradi- captain Cody Koontz. Saturday at the Pennbriar tion of dominance as the team The Moundsville, W. Va. Racquet Club with another swept all three matches. In native came to Grove City in President’s Athletic first doubles, Moyer teamed 2006 as one of the most highly Conference Championship to up with Johnson for the win recruited players ever under add to their resume. The vic- over W&J’s Kennedy and head coach Rob Skaricich. A tory marks the team's nine- Faulk by a score of 9-8. In first team all-West Virginia teenth consecutive PAC second doubles Davis and selection as a high school sen- championship. The Garrett teamed up to secure ior, Koontz arrived on campus Wolverines claimed the cham- an 8-4 victory over Grimaldi with high expectations, but pionship with a perfect score and Dubois from W&J. came to a Wolverine club that of 54 points, while Dwyer then teamed with had suffered four losing seasons Washington & Jefferson fin- fellow senior Jonathan Pombo in a row. ished second and Waynesburg to win third doubles and Since arriving, Koontz’s class took third. secure a sweep of all the of 2009 has been a part of 71 The Wolverines took top matches by Grove City. They wins, and the seniors will likely honors in all of the events. beat the team of Cozad and become the winningest class in Senior John Moyer won first Woodruff from Waynesburg Grove City College history by singles as he defeated by a score of 8-1. season’s end. However, one Christian Faulk (W&J) with a When it came time for hon- must look beyond the 2006 sin- score of 6-2, 7-5. Sophomore ors, Grove City triumphed gle season wins record, the 2008 Ricky Garrett won second again, as Moyer received PAC President’s Athletic Conference Courtesy Cody Koontz singles as he defeated Pat Player of the Year and Coach championship and NCAA tour- Senior Cody Koontz goes up to bat. Kennedy (W&J). Joe Walters took the Coach of nament berth, and dismiss the to repair the labrum limited Koontz was rewarded for his Junior Peter Davis won the Year award. statistics to understand what Koontz’s preparation for the exemplary character when his third singles with a 6-1, 6-0 Previously, Grove City Koontz has meant to the 2007 season. After months of teammates voted him as captain. victory over Lionel Grimaldi wrapped up its season by Wolverine baseball program. diligent rehabilitation efforts, Playing most of the season as a (W&J), after which senior claiming shut-out victories Koontz played almost 30 hopes were high in spring 2008, designated hitter, the senior has Jeremy Dwyer defeated Emile over conference foes games as a sophomore with a but Koontz’s arm was slow to had a great year batting .311 Khoury from Waynesburg Westminster (9-0), Thomas severely torn labrum in his recover and he was limited to a with 12 RBI through 25 games, with a score of 6-1, 6-1 to More (9-0) and Bethany (9- throwing shoulder. Playing the designated hitter role. including a walk-off game win- win fourth singles. 0). The Wolverines then fell majority of the season at third During Grove City’s historic ning hit against St. Vincent on Sophomore Marc Mentzer to the Tartans of Carnegie base in 2007, Koontz could run to the NCAA tournament, March 24. then defeated Matthew Mellon by a score of 9-0. hardly manage to throw to first Koontz was more than just a Of course, what would a base- Varacallo (W&J) to win fifth Carnegie Mellon was then base. Instead of sitting out or threat at the plate. He was an ball season for Koontz be with- singles and bring home the ranked fifteenth in the nation. making excuses, he played on integral part of the dugout and out injury? Throughout his suc- Wolverines fifth title is as The Wolverines will wrap the grass down at the hot corner, locker room, always bringing a cessful campaign, Koontz has many matches. up their 2009 season when just so he could make the throw positive attitude and quiet confi- been battling with a torn labrum Senior Kyle Johnson con- they host the Cavs from shorter to first. dence to the ballpark. in his right hip. One would not cluded the singles matches to Walsh University tomorrow. Off-season shoulder surgery Entering the 2009 season, know it, though, as Koontz has always goes about his business without offering excuses. “Cody has had to deal with adversity, but through it all he has never once complained; he has always been there for his team and teammates, and he’s always given his very best effort,” Coach Skaricich said of the senior. He followed up by citing how irreplaceable Koontz’s character, integrity, and leadership will be to the Wolverine program. Throughout the last four years, Koontz has also been a standout in the classroom. His 3.6 GPA as an electrical engi- neer landed him a job at Betchel Corporation in Monroeville, Pa., where he will begin working after graduation. Koontz and his high school sweetheart Deven Heilman plan to get married this summer as well. While Cody has battled hard- ship throughout his career, his exemplary attitude and tireless work ethic set the standard high for a Grove City baseball pro- gram looking for someone to Ryan Briggs The Grove City men’s tennis team won its 19th consecutive PAC championship title at last Saturday’s events. raise the bar. The Collegian Sports April 24, 2009 15

WOMEN’S VARSITY SOFTBALL Wolverines fight for fourth in the PAC By Kelley Smith Last year, W&J and Thomas batting average was held to only Collegian Senior Copy Editor More ended the regular confer- .179. ence schedule tied in first place This was Pennell’s second After living in the first place with 10-4 PAC records. Bethany time with PAC Pitcher of the spot of the Presidents’ Athletic and Waynesburg rounded off the Week honors, as she also earned Conference for over two weeks 2008 top four teams, and it was the title the week of March 9 for in the beginning of conference Bethany that came out as the the Wolverines’ best spring play, the Grove City College PAC champion after pulling off training performance in the his- softball team now waits for PAC a 3-0 stretch in the tournament. tory of the program. She posted opponents to finish their confer- This season, the Wolverines a 4-2 record that week, allowing ence matchups to see if the knew that they had a chance at 35 hits in 36 1/3 innings while Wolverines can take fourth earning a spot in the tournament fanning 18 batters. place and a spot at the PAC after shutting down W&J and Another Wolverine earning championship tournament on Waynesburg in both ends of PAC honors for the week of May 1-2. their conference doubleheaders. April 5 was sophomore Brittany The Wolverines came out On April 2, Grove City downed Young. After hitting her first strong in conference play by W&J 11-3 in five innings and two collegiate homeruns in sweeping Chatham University, then held the Lady Presidents to addition to a double and two Washington & Jefferson College 1-0 in game two. On April 4, triples, Young earned Hitter of and Waynesburg University. The Waynesburg was unable to score the Week with a .450 batting winning streak, however, came a single run as Grove City won average and 1.000 slugging per- to a halt when they were swept 3-0 and then 9-0 in game two centage as well as seven runs by Thomas More College, that ended in only five innings. scored and seven RBIs. Westminster College and Sophomore Lauren Pennell After finishing a perfect week, Bethany College. pitched all four complete games, Grove City traveled to Thomas The losses bumped Grove which included a two-hit More on April 8 looking for City down to fifth place in the shutout in game two against another PAC sweep. Young PAC, and the Wolverines must W&J and both a two- and four- ignited the Wolverines with her now allow their PAC opponents hit shutout against Waynesburg. third homerun of the season dur- to finish their conference games Her outstanding performance, ing the top of the first inning in before it is determined if the along with another shutout game one. team is going to the PAC cham- against Penn State Greater The momentum died, howev- pionship tournament. Only the Allegheny on March 31, earned er, after the Lady Saints top four teams are invited to the Pennell the PAC Pitcher of the responded with a run of their conference. Week award for the week of own during the bottom of the Currently Thomas More owns April 5. In her five victories, first and then a five-run second the first place PAC standing, Pennell posted a 0.70 ERA for inning that gave them the lead and Bethany, Westminster and the week, allowing 19 hits and to stay. Thomas More ended the W&J are all tied in second four walks while striking out 22 Grove City winning streak by Fred Jenny place. in 30 innings. Her opponents’ earning an 8-4 victory in game Senior Kelley Smith takes her turn at bat. one and then a 9-1 mercy-rule behind to secure their victories. innings. victory in game two that lasted Bethany was next on the list Tired of losing, particularly in only six innings. on April 16. But even with PAC action, the Wolverines will An unfortunate losing streak Young hitting her fourth home- know for sure after tomorrow began for Grove City as they run of the season, the whether their schedule will were then swept by Westminster Wolverines were unable to tame extend after the regular season, on April 9, 2-1 and 8-5. In both the Lady Bisons and fell 7-1 and when the last of the conference games Westminster came from then 12-11 in game two in extra games will be played.

MEN’S VARSITY GOLF Wolverines take second Varsity Scorecard Men’s golf prepares for Presidents’ Team updates from last week: Athletic Conference tournament Baseball 4/17 – Thomas More 8, Grove City 5 By Jimmy Van Eerden of 79. a long time, including 40 miles Collegian Writer Sophomore transfer Tim Kerr per hour wind and cold temper- 4/18 – Grove City 6, Thomas More 4 has had a successful year atures,” Kerr said. The Grove City College despite struggling with various Finney added, “The 4/18 – Thomas More 12, Grove City 3 men’s varsity golf team recent- injuries. During the tourna- Columbus tournament was fun, ly completed its fourth tourna- ment, he experienced a wrist but [there were] really tough Softball ment of the season at the Thiel injury that hindered him from conditions – wind 35 miles per 4/18 – Saint Vincent 4, Grove City 2 Invitational on April 18. The playing the remainder of the hour the first day, and cold the team continues to improve as it day. second day. No one played that 4/18 – Saint Vincent 4, Grove City 1 advances toward Presidents’ “I was tied for fifth after day great.” Women’s Water Polo Athletic Conference tournament one, but had to pull out midway The season will conclude in play. through the second round,” the next few weeks with the 4/19 – Wash & Jeff 7, Grove City 6 The men’s team finished sec- Kerr said. In addition to deal- PAC Championship and finally ond out of six teams overall ing with an injury, Kerr also the McBride-Behringer-Allen Men’s Tennis (PAC) and was led by sophomore Troy had to work through difficult Invitational on April 27 at the 4/18 – 1st/6 Demmer, who finished third weather conditions during the Grove City Country Club. overall in the field. In addition tournament, including strong Despite injuries, obstacles and Golf (PAC) to Demmer, sophomore Joe winds and harsh rain. menacing weather, the Grove 4/21 – 2nd/5 (Women), 2nd/6 (Men) Campanella and freshman Ian “The weather [created] the City varsity golf team looks to Finney carded two low rounds toughest conditions I’ve seen in continue improving. Sports The Collegian 16 April 24, 2009

WOMEN’S VARSITY GOLF WOMEN’S CLUB WATER POLO Support Your Women’s golf team Wolverines! Wolverines place March 27 – April 2

goes to PACs sixth at CWPA Baseball 4/23 – vs. Thiel Invitational where they placed By Chelsea Johnson The Grove City College while freshman goalkeeper (H) 3 p.m. Contributing Writer second out of six teams. The tournament was held at Glenn women’s water polo team Amy Fleming stopped eight 4/24 – vs. W&J After a successful season, the Gary Links on April 16. Grove placed sixth at the Collegiate shots. (A) 4 p.m. Grove City College women’s City accumulated a team score of Water Polo Association Western Stiebler’s four-goal effort golf team placed second in the 383 on the par-70 course. Division Championships this helped lead Grove City to its 4/25 – vs. W&J President’s Athletic Conference Washington & Jefferson won weekend, hosted by Indiana victory over Behrend Saturday (H) 1 p.m. University. Grove City (12-9) afternoon. Thompson added Championship with an overall with a team score of 358. 4/27 – vs. score of 1129. Washington & Sophomore Casey Warso hit a went 1-2 in three weekend three scores while Lauren Baur Jefferson won the title with 1076. 92 to place sixth while Goyzueta matches. scored twice. Waynesburg To kick off the spring part of earned seventh with a close 93. The Wolverines opened the Whitney Baur, Johnson and (A) 3 p.m. their season, the women held the The Wolverines captured the tournament with a 15-7 setback senior Monica Gigliotti all Grove City Invitational on March title at the Thiel Invitational held to fourth-seeded Gannon added single goals. Stiebler had 28 where they placed second out April 18 at The Greens of Saturday morning. Grove City three steals while Fleming Softball rebounded for a 12-6 win over turned back seven shots. of six teams. The Wolverines Greenville. Grove City won with 4/23 – vs. Thiel (A) accumulated a team score of 388, an accumulated score of 401 fol- Penn State Behrend in Grove City trailed W&J 6-2 trailing Washington & Jefferson lowed by rival Westminster (414) Saturday’s second match. entering the fourth period but 4 p.m. (377) by only 11 strokes. and Hiram (440). Goyzueta and On Sunday, Grove City rallied to tie the match. 4/28 – vs. Penn State Freshman Arielle Goyzueta junior Shayla Benninger tied for dropped a 7-6 verdict to However, W&J scored in the placed fourth overall with a 90. third as both shot a 96. Washington & Jefferson in the final minute to pull out the win. Behrend The weekend following the Grove City earned second fifth-place match. Stiebler recorded five goals for (H) 3:30 p.m. Five Grove City players the Wolverines while senior Grove City Invitational, the Lady place overall in the PAC team 4/30 – vs. La Roche Wolverines headed to the Capital standings during Tuesday’s scored against Gannon Liza McRuer added a goal. Invitational set at the Foxfire events. Goyzueta took second Saturday. Freshman Chelsea McRuer also tallied seven (H) 4 p.m. Golf Course where they placed overall with a score of 86, and Johnson fired in three goals steals against W&J. In goal, twelfth out of seventeen teams. Benninger tied for third with an while sophomore Lauren Baur, Fleming stopped seven shots. Grove City accumulated a score 89. Both players earned First senior Whitney Baur, junior Grove City will return to Men’s Tennis of 844 over 36 holes. Team All-PAC honors. Kate Stiebler and junior action May 1-3 at the 4/25 – vs. Walsh (H) Amanda Thompson all scored Collegiate III National Next, the women’s golf team Wednesday’s 18 holes were 11 a.m. competed at the Saint Vincent cancelled due to inclement once. Championships in Orange, College Lady Bearcat weather. Johnson racked up four steals Calif.

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD Lacrosse team stays Track teams compete at IUP strong in CCLA The Grove City College men’s track and field team took third out of 12 teams at the Indiana (Pa.) University Ed Fry Invitational at Memorial Stadium Saturday after- noon. The Wolverines earned 102 points and trailed only NCAA Division II members Indiana (158) and California, Pa. (103). Three Grove City athletes earned wins Saturday. Junior Matt Ridge won the shot put with a mark of 47 feet, 11 inches. On the track, senior Dan Spaulding and junior Frankie Hourigan each won distance events. Spaulding won the 5000 in 15 minutes, 54.80 seconds Herff Jones Junior Derek Kruse placed second in the 1500 on Saturday. while Hourigan took first in the steeplechase with a time of jump in finishing fifth. earned Grove City’s lone victory 9:45.40. Sophomore John Fite placed fifth Saturday as she won the 3000 Junior Derek Kruse placed sec- in the 200 with time of 23.12 sec- steeplechase in 12 minutes, 13.40 ond in the 1500 (4:03.70) while onds. seconds. Classmate Emily senior Chris Huber recorded a Fite, senior Chris Allebach, sen- Pietrucha placed second in the runner-up finish in the shot put ior Charlie Roth and junior Tim 800 with a time of 2:23.36. (46-6 1/4). Palma took third in the 4x100 Sophomore Brigitte Fryan took Senior Matt Six posted a pair of relay with a time of 44.25 sec- third in the 5000 with a time of fourth-place finishes in the throw- onds. 19:51.79. ing events. He took fourth in the Fite, Palma, freshman Nick Freshman Heather Good fin- shot put with a mark of 45-2 1/4, Philpot and senior Darin Miller ished ninth in the 100 high hur- then placed fourth in the discus finished fifth in the 4x400 relay dles (17.03). with a throw of 140-4. Junior with a time of 3:29.41. Sophomore Chrystal Andrew Falcone took fourth in Meanwhile, the women’s track Kuchcinski led Grove City in the the steeplechase (10:51.30), one and field team placed 11th out of field by finishing ninth in the Fred Jenny spot ahead of senior Joe McCoy, 13 teams at the invitational. javelin with a throw of 34.34 The men’s lacrosse team is currently 7-1 in Division 2 of the who recorded a time of 11:33.80. Grove City earned 27 team points meters. Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association. Dayton is the only team Huber added a fifth-place finish at the meet. Indiana won the team Grove City will compete in the ahead of Grove City, with an 8-0 overall record. in the discus (137-10) while title with 127 points. PAC Championships tomorrow at Kruse cleared 6-2 in the high Freshman Morgan Osterhouse Westminster College.