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Homecoming Event Schedule Evaluators Band set to rock Friday Events impressed 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. All reunion classes’ golf outing at the Grove City Country Club with College By Darin Miller 3 p.m. More inside... Men’s Soccer Game Collegian Editor-in-Chief Check out a summary of Last April, a team of seven 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. the Middle States Report on educators from peer colleges and page 11. Homecoming Dance universities of Grove City Breen-HAL Courtyard College came to campus to eval- Welton, assistant dean of institu- uate the College before its reac- tional assessment. When the eval- Saturday Events creditation. uation team came to the College, The team’s 23-page report was they reviewed not only this self- 8:30 a.m. recently given to the College for study but also personally looked Women’s Soccer Alumni its own review. This report will into all aspects of the College. Game on the Varsity Field be passed on to the Middle States The team commended the Commission on Higher College for its self-study and rec- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Education for review to deter- ommended that MSCHE use the Registration in HAL Atrium mine whether the College should self-study’s recommendations continue educating students as it along with its own. The team also 9 a.m. has been since the last evaluation gave permission to openly share Women’s Lacrosse Alumni in 1998. This happens every 10 its report with the College. Game on IM Fields years. MSCHE has been respon- Moreover, the College’s self- sible for the College’s accredita- study “was brutally honest, can- 9 a.m. tion since 1922. did and even unnecessarily harsh Women’s Water Polo To prepare for the review, the in its self-assessment of Grove Alumni Game in the College underwent a two-year City,” the report stated. The team Competition Pool Josh Kitamura self-study evaluation, led by Drs. recommended that the College The Wolverine Marching Band will play throughout Tim Homan, chair of the chem- Homecoming Weekend. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. istry department, and Gary See Evaluation, page 4 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Education Department Book Fair in HAL 105 Carnegie Alumni Center getting makeover 10 a.m. Women’s Rugby Club By Darin Miller hired for the construction of the pened in that space. It was the um. The other notable change is Home Game on IM Fields Collegian Editor-in-Chief colonial Hall Apartments in 2006. music department … it has a the addition of the building on The building’s funding came great history and it has a lot of the north side, which will prima- 10:30 a.m. In January 2007, Grove City from the last Capital campaign connection with a lot of alums.” rily house the new main entrance Men’s Soccer Alumni Game College moved its alumni, com- from gift money donated by And with the new renovations, and mechanical equipment but on Varsity Field munications and development alumni. Prokovich said he believes the more importantly make the build- employees out of Carnegie Music Carnegie Music Hall was built building can remain relevant for ing accessible to individuals with 10:30 a.m. Hall, one of the oldest buildings in 1900. It is the oldest building another 100 years. special needs.” Men’s Water Polo Alumni on campus, to the Pew Fine Arts on campus that the College built. James Wendelschaefer, director Prokovich added that additional Game in the Competition Center’s art gallery. Construction “Everything had been down of physical plant at the College, parking will be available across Pool began soon after on what will be there,” said Jeff Prokovich ’89, said, “Major changes include a the street. a larger, fully renovated alumni vice president for advancement. large, open multi-purpose room “One of the challenges,” he 11 a.m. center. “It was a library, it was a gym, it on the main level for seminars said, “has been in order to be Homecoming Parade Tedco Construction was a men’s dorm – men lived in and alumni events and the reloca- sensitive to those living in Corporation from Pittsburgh, Pa. the basement at one point. It was tion of the alumni and develop- Colonial [Hall Apartments], we 11 a.m. is the general contractor for the our first chapel, first auditorium, ment offices to the upper level, Men’s Lacrosse Alumni project. The company was also first theater, a lot of ‘firsts’ hap- which was originally an auditori- See Alumni, page 6 Gme on the IM Field

12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tents on the Quad Parade route set Doing things? 1:15 p.m. By Kelley Smith Wolverine Marching Band as Float awards and pre-game Collegian Senior Copy Editor well as the marching bands from show both Grove City and Ellwood Buy the book! All Grove City College sup- City high schools. Former Easy’ book on the ledge of the porters – students, alumni, fami- College presidents John Moore By Anne Marie Booth 2 p.m. porch.” Smith said “Blondille, a lies, friends and community and Charles MacKenzie will Collegian News Co-Editor Grove City College vs. little girl from the village, found members – are invited to enjoy serve as grand marshals. Thomas More game on The typical Grover loves books, my book and held it in her hands, the 2008 Homecoming Parade at The parade will start on the Thorn Field but not in the way Blondille does. her fingers grazing the glossy 11 a.m. tomorrow, beginning on drive between the Hall of Arts Senior Kelly Smith first met this cover of the book. She held the upper campus. and Letters and Hicks Residence budding bibliophile while on a pages to her face and felt them This year’s parade floats will Hall, will continue right onto Sunday Events missions trip in Cap Haitian, Haiti. against her skin. She took her fin- correlate with the theme, Campus Drive and then will exit “I was playing with some of the gers and ran them over the lines of “Tradition is Always in Style: west onto Pine Street towards 10:30 a.m. children within our compound, text and though the pages were Decades,” presented by College Olde Town Grove City. The pro- Homecoming morning and in my haste to join a game of nearly always upside down and sororities and fraternities. worship services soccer, I left my ‘Creole Made Sharing the route will be the See Parade, page 4 See Books, page 7 News The Collegian 2 October 17, 2008 ‘Not a cup, but a cow’ Students see work of Heifer International firsthand By Anna Brinkman brainstorming ideas for involve- Collegian Entertainment Editor ment while at college. Though the students expressed hopes of Four Grove City College stu- taking this beyond the typical dents traveled to Perryville, Ark. level of awareness-raising and over the weekend to attend fundraising, the nature of the Heifer University, a two-day organization precludes many program focused on ending opportunities for involvement world hunger through agricultur- beyond actual volunteering, al progress in developing coun- which naturally takes place off tries. The event took place at campus and usually outside the Heifer Ranch, one of five learn- context of academics. ing centers run by the global “I did not really know what to charity Heifer International. expect concerning this weekend; Heifer International is a non- I just knew that I wanted to find profit organization working with out a lot of information,” communities worldwide to end Armstrong said. “I am still try- hunger and poverty through sus- ing to figure out how I could tainable, environmentally sound best support Heifer’s program. development. Founded in 1944 Some ideas are sponsoring an at the close of World War II, it swrm.org animal or even spreading the Students toured the new eco-friendly headquarters of Heifer International in Little Rock, Ark. has assisted over seven million word in general on what this families by providing livestock especially impressed with this we learned that Heifer no longer College who accompanied his organization is about.” and other farming resources and display. raises livestock to send to other students to the program and “I received all that I expected training, reducing hunger with “Observing simulated living countries. Instead they buy the incorporates Heifer materials and more. We learned so much the slogan, “not a cup, but a conditions of the families in dif- livestock near the country where into his eco-theology course. about the program and got to cow.” ferent countries around the they are implementing a pro- Many non-Hendrix attendees network with a lot of great peo- Grove City students discov- world in the Global Village was gram to be more cost-efficient, found his co-management of the ple,” Covert said. “I’m hoping to ered this opportunity through an most enlightening,” Williams and to ensure the animals are program to result in much dis- find internships, intersessions announcement from the said. “The description of the suitable for the geographical cussion irrelevant to anyone out- and career opportunities with the College’s Office of International methods Heifer uses to improve area.” side Hendrix. But with regard to organization.” Education, as the result of corre- a family’s standard of living was As can be inferred from the the program as a whole, all four As part of their goal to devel- spondence with a Grove City interesting, and it was amazing name, heifers and other livestock Grove City students felt positive op self-sustaining communities, alumnus involved in the organi- to see how each animal could are a major component of Heifer about attending. Heifer does not send Americans zation. Junior Whitney Covert provide numerous resources to International’s work. But their Armstrong is majoring in biol- to other countries to work on was already familiar with Heifer the family from food, a fuel focus has stretched into other ogy with certifications in sec- projects but relies completely on International through its work source (by the use of manure for areas as well, including improv- ondary education and K-12 envi- locals to ensure long-term suc- with the Church of the Brethren. methane gas), draft power, to ing water quality, promoting ronmental education. An avid cess. Students can, however, “I’ve worked with Heifer in empowerment of being able to gender equity and supporting hunter who spent the summer embark on two-week study tours the past, and I’ve always provide for a family.” community education. working at Yellowstone National to various countries to see believed strongly in the organi- Students saw these animals “Heifer isn’t about animals,” Park, she appreciated Heifer’s Heifer’s models of development zation,” Covert said. “I was so firsthand during a hayride on Director of Animal Well-Being call for stewardship and wise at work. excited when I found out that Saturday morning. They had the Terry Wollen said. “It’s about management of the environment. Volunteering at Heifer Ranch Grove City was partnering with opportunity to see water buffalo, transforming people and devel- “I enjoyed the weekend over- or another learning center is Heifer, and I jumped on the camels, hair sheep, goats and oping strong community groups. all,” Armstrong said. “I enjoyed another option: volunteers chance. It was a wonderfully turkeys, as well as the more Animals are a tool to help peo- learning about the Heifer organi- receive free housing and a $200 informative time filled with mundane American cattle and ple improve their livelihood and zation and really getting to expe- stipend every two weeks, as well great networking opportunities chickens; Heifer provides 30 develop community stability.” rience it at the Heifer Ranch, I as a substantial noon meal seven and superior weather – not to kinds of livestock to recipient Part of community stability enjoyed the warm Arkansas days a week. No internships are mention gargantuan spiders!” families, including such exotic includes the sustainable use and weather very much and I met on the horizon at the moment, Juniors Jacqueline Armstrong, varieties as grasscutters, yaks maintenance of natural some pretty amazing students but as Heifer develops greater and Olivia Williams, sophomore and guinea pigs. resources. This aspect of the from the University of Alaska. connectedness with the world of Anna Brinkman and Covert flew “I was under the impression organization particularly res- Overall, it was a very beneficial higher education, they should be out of Pittsburgh International that we would be involved with onated with Dr. Jay McDaniel, a experience.” forthcoming. Airport on Friday morning and the animals on the ranch,” religion professor and medita- One of the most challenging For more information, visit arrived in Arkansas in the early Williams said. “But upon arrival tion enthusiast from Hendrix aspects of the program was www.heifer.org. afternoon, where they were greeted by Rex Enoch, manager of adult education programs. Students from the University of Alaska, Purdue University and Hendrix College were also in attendance, bringing the number of participants up to nearly 30. Over the course of the week- end, students enjoyed a tour of Heifer’s acclaimed eco-friendly headquarters, conversed with current Heifer volunteers and participated in informational ses- sions and discussions to find out more about Heifer’s mission and how they could further the cause. Perhaps the most popular experience at the ranch was a walk through the Global Village, which featured authentically- constructed homes of the kind found in many countries where Heifer is at work. Williams was The Collegian News October 17, 2008 3 HOMECOMING COURT

David Crosby Rachel Lee Major: Business Management Major: Sociology Activities: Varsity Men’s Basketball, Alpha Epsilon Chi, Activities: Orchesis, Orientation Board Outreach Orientation Board, 2007 Orientation Board Executive Committee Committee Parents’ Names: Walter and Kathy Lee Parents’ Names: Don and Jean Crosby Hometown: Ashburn, Va. Hometown: Williamsville, N.Y. Guilty Pleasure: Memorizing Disney songs and putting Guilty Pleasure: Whirlybirds them to choreography Favorite Place on Campus: Second Floor Lincoln, by Favorite Place on Campus: MAP dish room by the Zerbe window Best College Memory: Birthday pranks Best College Memory: Curling in Pittsburgh When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Will Be: Glad to know I don’t have to run from Campus Will Be: Embarrassed by what I’ve written here Safety

David Crosby Rachel Lee

Brian Sandell Breyana Lehman Major: Christian Thought Major: Psychology and Sociology Activities: Tri-Rhos, SGA, tour guide, authored two Activities: Homecoming Special Events Senior Chair, books (published “The Wager” last year), GCC TV News Orientation Board, West Resident Assistant, Omicron Weatherman Delta Kappa leadership honorary, Mortar Board, Psi Chi Parents’ Names: Mark and Annette Sandell psychology honorary Hometown: Boonsboro, Md. Parents’ Names: Gary and Kim Lehman Guilty Pleasure: Cute girls and Hicks blond brownies Hometown: Lebanon, Pa. Favorite Place on Campus: Chapel during Warriors Guilty Pleasure: “Gossip Girl” Best College Memory: Seeing the Indians beat the Favorite Place on Campus: My bed with hot pink satin Yankees in last year’s play-off; beating AEX in football sheets last year Best College Memory: Sleeping under a table in the When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Student Union during finals Will Be: Married, 20 pounds heavier and hopefully a lit- When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I tle richer Will Be: Hopefully more professional than I am now, with table manners Brian Sandell Breyana Lehman

Kevin Sandell Julie Miller Major: Elementary Education Major: Molecular Biology Activities: Tour guide, Tri-Rhos housing group, tutor at Activities: Orientation Board Executive Committee, Hillview Elementary School, member of Kappa Delta Pi Sign Language Club, Dean’s List, Omicron Delta Kappa education honorary, chaplain of Mortar Board, Dean’s leadership honorary List with Distinction Parents’ Names: Sarah and Terry Miller Parents’ Names: Mark and Annette Sandell Hometown: Elk Rapids, Mich. Hometown: Boonsboro, Md. Guilty Pleasure: Dancing when I’m alone in my room Guilty Pleasure: Distracting as many people in the Favorite Place on Campus: The Upper Quad library as possible Best College Memory: Being roommates with Karen Favorite Place on Campus: Anywhere an intramural Bennett all four years sport is going on When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Best College Memory: Beating AEX in the annual tack- Will Be: A doctor le football game When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Will Be: Hopefully a loving husband and father and will Kevin Sandell be serving our nation’s students in a middle school set- Julie Miller ting as a math teacher Andrew Snyder Lydia Pastor Major: Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering Major: History Activities: Men’s Varsity Swimming and Diving, Activities: Resident Assistant, IM sports and Powder Orientation Board Publicity Committee, Theta Alpha Pi Puff football Sorority Sweetheart, five-time NCAA All-American in Parents’ Names: Wesley and Susan Pastor swimming, Captain of PAC Champion Men’s Swimming Hometown: Essex Junction, Vt. team, Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary Guilty Pleasure: Always stealing my roommate’s Parents’ Names: Steve and Ellyn (Christian ’81) Snyder clothes Hometown: Harmony, Pa. Favorite Place on Campus: Sitting near the flagpole Guilty Pleasure: Five-for-$5.95 at Arby’s, always right overlooking the football field before closing time Best College Memory: Making 55 Valentine’s Day Favorite Place on Campus: Playing the piano in Pew cards at 3 a.m. Fine Arts Center When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Best College Memory: Winning the PAC Swimming Will Be: 31 and graduated and Diving Championships in 2008 When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Andrew Snyder Will Be: Spending quality time with my Sigma Phi Lydia Pastor Omicron brothers Bruce Stinson Katherine Terrana Major: Marketing Management Major: Psychology Activities: Senior Chair of Orientation Board, Social Activities: Orientation Board Executive Committee, Chair of Alpha Omega Housing Group, IM Sports, SSWAPA, intramural football, Dean’s List WSAJ, Orientation Board Executive Committee Parents’ Names: Charles and Kathryn Terrana Parents’ Names: Richard “Fuzzy” Stinson ’83 and Carol Hometown: New Kensington, Pa. Stinson Guilty Pleasure: Coloring instead of studying Hometown: New Castle, Pa. Favorite Place on Campus: South Library Guilty Pleasure: Stealing food from the guys on the hall Best College Memory: Winning the IM football Favorite Place on Campus: Steps of Rockwell, looking Championship with Triple Threat out over the Quad on a nice night When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Best College Memory: Mud sliding on the Quad fresh- Will Be: Married and a family therapist man year When I Come Back for Homecoming in 10 Years, I Will Be: Hopefully a husband, father and a successful businessman, God willing Bruce Stinson Katherine Terrana News The Collegian 4 October 17, 2008 Debate sparks dialogue on discourse By Sean Morris spontaneously enact a dialogue of sidered foreign policy. The Collegian Writer civil discourse for the benefit and Republican nominee’s campaign, amusement of the audience. therefore, has recently shifted its 18 days to go and counting. As The debate itself, moderated by focus to Obama’s personal rela- Election Day rumbles toward the Tom Brokaw in a town-hall for- tionships, bringing up his ties to nation like a freight train with no mat from Belmont University in 1960s radical William Ayers. But intention of stopping, Grove City Nashville, Tenn., focused on the those ties did not come up in College students continue to take economy. Tuesday’s debate. in the political issues, controver- Sen. Barack Obama said Sen. Each candidate instead sies and perspectives. The John McCain was a deregulator explained to voters why he was College initiated a lecture series who helped let the markets run the best choice to steer the econo- on civil discourse, the first of wild. my away from recession. which occurred in conjunction “He believes in deregulation in McCain accused Obama of with the presidential debate last every circumstance,” Obama said. being the Senate’s second-highest Tuesday. “That’s what we’ve been going recipient of donations from indi- As students entered the lobby through in the past eight years. It viduals at Fannie Mae and Freddie and rotunda of Crawford Hall, hasn’t worked, and we need fun- Mac, the two now-disgraced mort- they were greeted with hot choco- Presidential candidates shake hands before last Tuesday’s debate. damental change.” gage industry giants. late, cookies and various campus Dr. T. David Gordon, professor understanding with another indi- McCain said only he has the Obama responded that organizations offering information of religion and Greek, kick-start- vidual. Discourse requires listen- bipartisan record of speaking out McCain’s campaign manager, and resources. The College ed events with a lecture entitled, ing and reasoning, and it is not to against abuses in the financial sys- Rick Davis, has a stake in a Republicans, College Democrats, “A Theology of Discourse.” be self-defeating. tem and opposing excessive Washington lobbying firm that Gun Club, Crimson Gordon described the nature of Sadly, said Gordon, “The spending in government. received thousands of dollars a Conservatives and the Society for civil discourse as the exchange of demands of pursuing electoral “Fannie and Freddie were the month from Freddie Mac until International Business Affairs ideas that contributes to civic life, votes will prohibit the candidates catalyst – the match that started recently. were all present. or life in the society. Gordon said from speaking honestly, and the this forest fire. There were some When asked whom they would College president Dr. Richard that cooperation is necessary for limits of the debate format will of us, some of us who stood up appoint as their treasury secretary, G. Jewell ’67 opened the evening discourse because cooperation is prohibit the kind of critical rea- against it; there were others that neither McCain nor Obama defini- with remarks about the nature of part of our human responsibility soning and argumentation neces- took a hike,” McCain said. tively named a candidate. McCain civil discourse: an exchange of to care for creation, cooperation is sary to genuinely productive The national Gallup tracking mentioned supporter and former ideas and opinions in a manner God’s purpose for humanity, and social conversation. We will not poll on Tuesday showed Obama eBay CEO Meg Whitman as a that is neither rude nor obnoxious. it reflects nothing less than the likely learn anything from either up nine points, and surveys show possibility, while Obama men- Jewell said, “We must be pas- Trinity. candidate that will foster our McCain also trailing in critical tioned supporter and billionaire sionate in our beliefs, compas- Gordon further explained that understanding of our created tasks election battlegrounds. Warren Buffet. sionate to those to whom we cooperation requires discourse as humans.” The intense focus on economic The third and final presidential express them and dispassionate in and conversation, and discourse Individual students later had the turmoil appears to have hurt debate took place Wednesday at how we present [our opinions].” will provide either agreement or opportunity to come on stage and McCain, whose strong suit is con- Hofstra University.

the float will display a wagon, show off the group’s hard work. be surprised by our sweet 80s Xi fraternity to construct a float tepee and a drying rack, along “The Zetas are pumped to once float and all the other floats in the with the theme “American Parade with animal furs lent to the group again participate in the parade.” Revolution,” focusing on the from page 1 by a local pastor, said junior ABT Homecoming festivities! Float- Junior Jessica Hodge is a mem- Boston Tea Party. “Building a hristyanne Wray. building is definitely a tradition ber of the Phi Sigma Chi sorority, float is a lot of work, but it’s a “[The sisters and I] spent five for us.It’s a chance for all [of] us which teamed up with the Kappa good team-building experience,” cession will turn left onto Broad hours Friday night on just pomp- to work together toward a com- Alpha Phi fraternity to build a senior Amy Fisher, a member of Street and end at the intersection ing [with the help of the Beta Sigs mon goal – finishing the float on “Gold Rush”-themed parade float. the Theta Alpha Pi sisterhood, of Broad and Main Streets. too], so it has been pretty time time and making it look good,” “Our float’s looking really nice, said. The Homecoming floats always consuming,” Wray said. Randolph said. and through the experience we’re At 1:15 p.m., awards for the provide quite a spectacle in the The Zeta Zeta Zeta sorority is With the help of the DIKs, the able to get to know each other and winning floats will be presented streets. Members of the Alpha teaming up with their brother fra- Zetas created a float that will be a the brothers better,” Hodge said. during the pre-game show at Beta Tau sorority and the Beta ternity, Delta Iota Kappa, to create surprise for all at Homecoming. “I “We’ll have a lot of exciting and Thorn Field. The Homecoming Sigma fraternity are constructing a float inspired by the 80s. Tri- can’t reveal everything we’re interesting things on our float.” football game against Thomas one of the floats together. Their Zeta junior Stephanie Randolph doing with the float,” Randolph The Theta Alpha Pi sorority More College will follow shortly theme is the “Oregon Trail,” and cannot wait until the parade to said, “so come to the parade and joined together with the Omicron after the parade at 2 p.m.

ity institution.” and spiritual development rather went so far as to commend the are sadly used as justifications to Evaluation The College was evaluated on than political, ideological or philo- College for its efforts; commenda- encourage violence and a callous 14 standards, which were sophical agendas in pursuit of lib- tions are not required of the team. disregard of human life rather from page 1 addressed by eight committees eral and pre-professional learn- But the team and MSCHE also than as instruments of peace, har- under Homan and Welton. ing.” recognize that they are dealing mony and dialogue, Grove City follow its own recommendations Overall, the team approved of The team continued in the with a Christian institution. As stands as a beacon of hope. in its self-study. the College. report’s conclusion that it “is of a such, the team added in its report Teaching a future generation to The report went on to say that, The report said, “Remaining mind it has experienced a quality that “[in] our world, where reli- employ dialogue and reason as based on the self-study and the true to its founders, Grove City institution.” gion and particular ideologies, instruments of hope, Grove City is team’s own analysis, “the institu- today fosters intellectual, moral At times in the report the team systems of knowledge and faith a teaching instrument of Christ.” tion continues to meet [eligibility].” This is the highest recommenda- tion that any already accredited institution may receive, according to Dr. William Anderson, provost of the College. This feeling by the team was reiterated throughout their report. But there are areas that need improvement. The team found weaknesses, and their report focuses on them. But the report stated, “the fact that this report spends a disproportionate amount of time on ‘weaknesses’ and that it completely neglects to comment on quality programs and people should not obscure the fact that the team feels it has visited a qual- The Collegian News October 17, 2008 5 Fans roar in ‘Wolverine Den’ By Rachel Henderson said. Hanson also sees the Den as a Contributing Writer McIndoe shares a similar way to bring students together. vision. He hopes the Den will continue The first night football game “One of SGA’s many goals to be an exciting place for stu- of the season provided excite- this year is to increase school dents from all different social ment for both the campus and spirit, and creating a student groups to come together in sup- community. The crowd’s energy section seemed liked one of the port of their team. stayed high throughout the best ways to accomplish that. “The student section came game, and both cheerleaders and ‘The Den’ is meant to be an about as a way to enable crazy band members led the fans in area where students can get fans to be even crazier. The gen- supporting the Wolverines. A hyped-up and show off their eral idea is that when you pack huge factor to the success of the pride for the Wolverines,” tons of people who love the night came from the collabora- McIndoe said. “It would be Wolverines together, their tion of the Student Government amazing if the Den was full for enthusiasm becomes infectious Association and Athletic every home game.” and that section grows,” Hanson Director Dr. Donald Lyle with “We would ultimately like to said. their creation of the Wolverine see all of Grove City’s sporting Not only does SGA hope to Den student section. events very well attended by encourage the same support at The idea for the Den came excited – and loud – fans,” he all home games, but from SGA. Junior Andrew added. “The student athletes Homecoming specifically looks McIndoe, executive president of who represent our college to benefit from the momentum SGA, together with sophomore deserved to be fully supported created by the Den’s presence at Daniel Hanson, executive vice by their fellow classmates.” the night game. A bonfire was president of student affairs, and The success at the night game held along with the many other Larry Hardesty, vice president speaks well for the future of the events set up for this weekend, of Student Life & Learning, Den. The game had 6,500 peo- to support all the athletic teams approached Lyle about creating ple in attendance, the most ever, on campus. a way for students to support the and students added a lot of “We’ll be hosting a variety of football team. enthusiasm by filling up the events throughout the school In the meeting, Lyle shared whole section. year. The idea is to continue ideas for the night game includ- The athletic department pumping up Wolverine pride so ing showing appreciation of var- received many compliments on that the spirit crescendos,” ious students, faculty and staff the band’s location in the end Hanson said. and moving the band to the end zone because people could see “As the year goes on, the pep zone. Ideas grew and the group them and what they do. evident at the night game will decided to create a sign for the “It really brought an energy to spill over into this weekend’s Wolverine Den. the night that has never existed home football game, into The hope is for the sign to be at a Grove City College athletic Homecoming and onward into used at other events, as well. event in that way,” Lyle said. other seasons. We hope to pack Lyle hopes the Wolverine Den “It was just fun watching the the Wolverine Den during bas- Josh Kitamura Enthusiasm is contagious in the “Wolverine Den.” will create a place for students students, the band and the par- ketball, baseball and so on,” he to gather and cheer for their ents just having a great added. from this whole experience are dance at all home games (espe- peers and foster a sense of unity evening,” he added. “That’s “What we’re trying to do is the students.” cially the upcoming within the campus. really what it’s all about … provide students with ways and “SGA is going to continue the Homecoming game),” McIndoe “It’s a location and a meeting [and] to be appreciated like that opportunities to support athlet- huge success of the Wolverine said. Students can contact SGA place for students to come in by the fans, you have no idea ics in general,” Lyle said. “The Den at the night game by work- with any ideas they have at and cheer on their teams,” Lyle what that does for an athlete.” people who benefit the most ing to increase student atten- [email protected]. News The Collegian 6 October 17, 2008

Additionally, there will be dis- they will return to Carnegie. Alumni plays of historic artifacts and “This is really a space that is memorabilia, commemorating dedicated for [alumni events],” from page 1 things like May Pageant, the Prokovich said. “This will have College’s athletics, Greek life and state-of-the-art [audio-visual have not allowed the construction college history. Pipes from the technology], lighting, the whole teams to start until 9 o’clock, College’s original pipe organ bit.” which presents a problem, espe- were found during the renovation The building isn’t just for the cially as daylight becomes more and will be on prominent display College, however. The communi- and more reduced every day.” in the lobby. Prokovich men- ty will also be able to use the Recently, though, work began tioned that the College is accept- facility for various events, at 8 a.m. so work could be com- ing gifts of historic value to the Prokovich said, although the pleted fast before winter arrives. archives. details of this arrangement have Wendelschaefer said that the The Center will be open for not been worked out yet. demolition of the old building is personal events for alumni, such The actual ribbon-cutting cere- now complete, and the new addi- as anniversary parties, Greek mony and formal dedication is tion’s structure is mostly in place, reunions and the like. planned for Homecoming 2009, though partitions for rooms and Kelsey Rhea ’06 For students, rooms will be but Prokovich hopes to introduce The Alumni Center will be dedicated at next year’s Homecoming. the utilities are not yet installed. available for holiday parties or it earlier. “At this time construction is ed, Carnegie will house the business needs. If an alumnus formal functions such as induc- “My desire is to do a big senior slightly behind schedule,” offices of 20 full-time staff mem- passing through the area needs to tion ceremonies. Additionally, class event to kick off the alumni Wendelshaefer said, adding, “The bers, as well as work stations for hold a meeting, the alumni center two outdoor wood burning fire- center,” he said. contractors are working on plans some of the Crimson Callers, stu- will have conference rooms places will be open for student “It’s really great to have a to get caught up, which should be dent workers and interns. available for their use. use. building that has so much history accomplished once the building The new Carnegie will serve as Prokovich said that the build- Because of the construction, with the College,” Prokovich is closed in and protected from a “visitor’s center” for alumni, ing will also serve as a “hub of alumni events have been moved said. “And the fact that we can the weather.” Prokovich said. The renovated historic information for the to various locations around cam- make it usable for another hun- Prokovich said the College’s center will “give alumni a place College.” Alumni interested in pus. This year’s Carnegie dred years and not tear it down employees should be working in to kind of focus their visit on finding fellow alumni or an old Christmas concerts, for example, and not destroy it, I think, is a Carnegie again by the end of the campus.” publication will be able to use the will be held in the Pew Fine Arts real testament to our ties to the spring semester. When complet- Carnegie will also serve alumni archives that will be on hand. Center recital hall. Next year, past.” Team debates to decisive victory over Hillsdale By Sarah Boyd many of us have friends who the final round. world and will spend a rather sig- wrestling with ideas and strate- Collegian News Co-Editor debate for them.” Sophomores Harrison Ealey and nificant amount of time reading gies. In debate, I have to make Juday described Hillsdale as Alex Pepper also finished in the up on the news before tourna- myself see the other side, and I The Grove City College debate “our main rival.” varsity division with a 2-2 record. ments.” often end up believing it by the team showed its strength in a tour- Despite bringing the fewest Individually, the College’s varsi- The College’s teams participate end of the round.” nament at Wayne State University number of debaters to the tourna- ty representatives claimed the top in parliamentary style debate as At the same time, team mem- in Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 27 as it ment, the College’s varsity teams four places with Juday in first, members of the National bers agree that the bonds formed competed against Hillsdale took both first and second place Batten second, Winther third and Parliamentary Debate Association. within the group are the most College and Central Michigan trophies. Hanson fourth. A typical parliamentary debate valuable part of the experience. University. Juday and his teammate, sopho- Novice teams comprised of tournament begins with anywhere Juday said, “Debate itself is a Team captain and junior Luke more Dayne Batten, along with freshmen John Bianchi, Lauren from four to eight preliminary lot of fun, but the team makes it Juday said, “We always enjoy a the team of sophomores Daniel Thomas, Holly Stansbery and rounds, where each round focuses even more worthwhile. Put in tournament with Hillsdale – their Hanson and Kelsey Winther, elim- sophomore Altay Hunter took sec- on a different topic. close proximity for multiple squad is very similar to ours, and inated all other competitors before ond and third place in their divi- Teams receive their topics fif- weekends a semester, we grow sion’s debates. The novice teams, teen minutes before the round close quickly.” which also included freshmen begins. According to Juday, this Batten added, “Spending time Kirby Gowen and Jimmy gives teams “a maddeningly short with the other Grove City debaters VanEerden, finished with a record amount of time to write their argu- is a blast – they’re great friends of 8-4. ments in.” and teammates, and we have a lot Thomas said, “As a freshman, it Judges determine the winners in of fun together at tournaments.” was my first debate tournament, each preliminary round. “Of course,” Thomas agreed, “I and I was definitely anxious. My Winning teams then advance to love spending time with the team. partner and I did unexpectedly single-elimination rounds, which Dr. [Steven] Jones is a stellar well and broke to finals in the Juday described as being in “the coach, and the debaters are a real- novice division.” form of an NCAA-style bracket.” ly fun group.” Jones is an associ- The team captain especially Debate continues until either the ate sociology professor. praised the College’s novices. judges determine a winner or one Over fall break, the College’s “Most memorable for me is school eliminates other competi- debate team will compete in a always seeing a new team of tors, as the College’s varsity teams tournament at Berea College in novices do well,” Juday said. “As did at Wayne State. Kentucky. the captain that drills them during Batten said, “I enjoy debate – Other upcoming tournaments the week and pushes them to it’s a fun, competitive way to will take place at Hillsdale improve, it’s more than a little excit- challenge yourself intellectually College, Carson-Newman College ing to see them do so well in com- and improve your logical and and Loyola University. petition and find out they love it.” rhetorical skills – and it forces me “All four will be tough tourna- At the Wayne State tournament, to keep up with what’s going on ments and will take everything teams argued positions on topics in the world.” we’ve got,” said Juday, “but I’m Red Box story garners award including U.S. foreign policy in Thomas agreed and said, “I love optimistic.” Afghanistan, the usefulness of The Collegian Green Eyeshade Award shows support and appre- feminism as a social movement, ciation for staffers’ work. The green eyeshade visor is a symbol of the 2008 presidential election, the in-the-trenches journalism and also refers to head gear worn by strengths of the European Union copy editors and “others engaged in vision-intensive, detail-orient- and NATO and the comparison of ed occupations.” American patriotism to Islamic Each week, Collegian advisers and editors name one or two win- fundamentalism. ners based on work for that issue. Those honored may have written To prepare for tournaments, a story, taken a photograph, designed a page, created a headline, team members remain informed forged ahead in advertising, edited an article or advanced the effort on current events and meet twice in supporting the mission of The Collegian. Weekly winners each week to practice debating received a certificate as well as a $5 voucher to the Gedunk. among themselves. The winner for the Oct. 10 issue is sophomore Ellie Haizlett for Batten said, “We try to stay fair- her Red Box story on Paul Chenowith. ly aware of what’s going on in the The Collegian News October 17, 2008 7 Deep Springs’ work in Haiti highlighted on Pittsburgh TV By Kristen Carter Collegian Writer On Sept. 13, Deep Springs International, a nonprofit busi- ness founded by several recent graduates of the Grove City College Entrepreneurship Department, was the focus of the TV show 501c3 LIVE. This TV show occurs monthly Anne Marie Booth on the Pittsburgh Community TV Dr. Jason Edwards and his son R.J. have found some thought-pro- station and highlights nonprofit voking reading material at the book fair. organizations in the Pittsburgh area. The show’s name comes being continued for this year’s from the IRS code for nonprofit Fair. Flyers around campus fea- organizations, which is 501c3. Books ture “great minds reading little According to the TV station’s from page 1 books” – professors reading chil- website, the goal of 501c3 LIVE dren’s books that are either per- is to “give nonprofit organiza- sonal favorites or have a humor- tions an opportunity to share backwards.” ous tie-in to that professor’s spe- information about their organiza- “I could tell something magical cialty, interests or name. However, tion’s services, opportunities, was happening,” Smith said. “I the most popular pictures with events, etc. with the Pittsburgh Courtesy Ruth Entwistle tried to speak to Blondille in bro- fairgoers have been the ones of community.” The show runs for Deep Springs International educates Haitian students on topics of ken Creole and learned that she Dr. Jason Edwards, associate pro- roughly one hour and has a live sanitation, health and running water treatment businesses. had never held a book before, nor fessor of education and history, call-in section. had she ever seen a picture of her and his son R.J. In the pictures, In September, Deep Springs began the process of bringing the Haitians through education people like the one featured on the father and son are both reading International and Friends of Haiti clean water to Haiti. and job training is part of the shiny book cover. She was utterly Neil Postman’s “Amusing shared the hour-long show. Both Currently, Haiti has the worst solution to clean water and less fascinated and sat for nearly 30 Ourselves to Death.” These pic- organizations are nonprofit and water supply in the entire world, unemployment. minutes staring at my book.” tures were used to advertise work to bring better health to the and one out of every eight chil- The two nonprofits were able Smith’s encounter with Blondille another recent addition to FCE nation of Haiti. Friends of Haiti dren dies before their fifth birth- to work well together to help has led to the creation of a min- Book Fair history – the Student was incorporated by Dr. Daniel day, mainly due to water-borne viewers understand what each of istry, Books for Blondille, which is Teacher Sneak Peek event. Lattanzi, a medical doctor from diseases. Consequently, DSI the organizations is currently one of two that will benefit from This event, held last Sunday, the greater Pittsburgh area. established a program that not accomplishing in Haiti. “We this week’s Scholastic Book Fair. was open only to student teachers. Friends of Haiti has established a only brings Haitians clean water worked together with cooperation The Fair, which started Monday, They got to preview the titles birthing center and a medical but also educates them about san- and mutual respect,” Mech said. ends Saturday when, for the sec- offered at this year’s Fair and to clinic; supports several schools in itation and health and how to run For example, during the show ond year running, the Fair will be create ‘wish lists’ of books they LaCroix, Haiti, and focuses on their own water treatment busi- Mech explained that by empow- open to visiting alumni. would like for their future class- bringing better medical services nesses. ering and educating the people of Each year, the Fellowship of rooms. Fair attendees can pur- to the Haitian people. The Chairman of the Board for Haiti, DSI is not just giving the Christian Educators has put on a chase books to help these student Similarly, it is the goal of Deep DSI and professor of finance at Haitians a fish, metaphorically Scholastic Book Fair in October to teachers so they will have the Springs International to bring bet- the College, Dr. Timothy Mech, speaking, but also teaching them raise profits to help various chari- beginnings of a collection of ter health to the Haitians. DSI’s hosted the 501c3 LIVE show. In to fish. Lattanzi quickly added, ties. Last year, the FCE collaborat- material to share with their future mission is to empower Haitians to fact, much to the surprise of the “It sounds like you are doing ed with Mortarboard to put on the students. own and operate their own busi- two nonprofit organizations, only even more than that, it sounds Fair with Mortarboard’s literacy On Saturday, children who nesses that provide safe water. Mech, Lattanzi and Denise like you are giving them a pond charity, Reading is Leading. attend the Fair will have a chance The president and founder of Douglas, an employee of Friends to fish in.” Together, the groups received over to win a $10 gift certificate by tak- DSI, Ruth (Dykstra) Entwistle of Haiti, were in front of the Overall, the program received a $500 worth of books to be distrib- ing part in a special scavenger ’07 first considered starting a camera. As a result, the organiza- very positive response from the uted to needy schools. hunt. They will receive a list of nonprofit business in 2006 after tions had a great deal of freedom audience. Viewers later stated Mortarboard is working with FCE professors and will have to find traveling on a mission trip to to direct the show as they chose. that the show was very informa- again this year, as is Kappa Delta out which book each professor is Haiti and seeing the country’s Mech stated that he wanted tive and interesting. Pi, the national education hon- reading in the flyers used to adver- great need for clean water. Later viewers to come away from the Mech stated that he was very orary. This is KDP’s first collabo- tise the Book Fair. These flyers that year, Entwistle, Michael show not only understanding the pleased to have had the opportu- ration with FCE on the Book Fair, each ask the same question: “Great Ritter ’06 and three other Grove two organizations but also having nity to show “the strength of our and they are donating their share professors are reading children’s City College students wrote the seen some of the strengths of organization and the strength of of the profits to Reading is books – why aren’t you?” business plan for DSI and sub- Haiti and its people. According to the people of Haiti.” Leading. The Fellowship of Visiting alumni and their fami- mitted it in the College’s Mech, many view the Haitians as For more information visit Christian Educators will donate lies will have a chance to answer Business Plan Competition where victims and thus mainly give www.pctv21.org/501c3. For more their share to Books for Blondille. that question on Saturday at the it won the first place prize. Upon them handouts. While these information about the work of Along with making the Book Fair which will be held in HAL graduation, Entwistle, along with efforts are helpful, Haiti also has Deep Springs International visit Fair a more collaborative effort, Atrium near the registration tables. Ritter, incorporated DSI and many strengths, and empowering www.DeepSpringsInternational.com. several other changes were imple- The hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 mented the previous year and are p.m. except during the parade. Did you know? Past chapel services are archived on myGCC for students and staff to view. Simply log-in to myGCC, click “Media Services” under the “Campus Resources: Technology” heading under the Campus Life tab. Then, by clicking “Chapel Services,” links to all past chapel services from Spring 2006 to the present will appear. Media Services also provides live online streaming during chapel events. Courtesy Ruth Entwistle The Entwistles with their Haitian friends in the countryside. News The Collegian 8 October 17, 2008 Alumni achievements honored The 2008 Grove City College been married for 25 years and have become more independent, respon- Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni two children, Kirsten and Zack. sible and caring members of their Achievement Awards will be pre- Jerome Nairne ’76 is president of communities. Muetzel recently sented during a ceremony tonight the Chesterfield Companies, where completed his term as president of in Mary Anderson Pew Hall. The under his leadership the company the Pennsylvania Council for recipients are Anne (Golden ’81) has grown into a nationwide serv- Children, Youth and Family McClelland, Douglas Meutzel ’80, ice organization with more than Services. He is on the board of Jerome Nairne ’76 and William J. 100 employees. After obtaining a directors of Community Care Smith Jr. ’69. bachelor’s degree in math, he went Behavioral Health Organization The awards were established in on to earn a juris doctor degree and the advisory board of Pro 1964 by the Alumni Association to from the University of Akron in Youth Brazil. A business adminis- recognize those who have made 1982 and a master’s degree in busi- tration major at Grove City, significant contributions to their ness administration in 1984. Muetzel and his wife, Linda fields and to society. The awards Armed with his Certified Public (Baptist ’80), have two children, were later named in honor and Accountants license, he entered Amanda ’07 and senior Matt memory of longtime Director of private practice before joining his Muetzel. Alumni Relations and Career current employer as an executive William Smith Jr. ’69 is the pres- Services Jack Kennedy ’37. The vice president. Nairne is very ident, CEO and co-founder of Anne (Golden ’81) McClelland program has recognized 151 alum- active in his church, Immaculate Smith Micro Software Inc., a glob- Douglas Muetzel ’81 ni. Heart of Mary, and serves as a al software company that develops Anne (Golden ’81) McClelland member of the Salvation Army and markets wireless multimedia is senior director of industry chan- advisory board for Summit County, and communications solutions for nels and business development for Ohio, and on the Walsh Jesuit High the wireless telecommunications Microsoft’s Enterprise and Partner School board of trustees. He is also industry. After launching his busi- Group in Durham, N.C., where she an active member of the Epsilon Pi ness in 1982, Smith took the high- is responsible for driving Fraternity Alumni Association. growth company public in 1995, Microsoft’s industry business, cul- Nairne married Terri Finch in and today it is listed and traded on tivating business and technology. 1980, and they have three children. the NASDAQ stock exchange. He McClelland has more than 25 Douglas Muetzel ’80 is chief graduated with a degree in busi- years experience in the computer executive officer of Wesley ness administration and was solutions business, serving in roles Spectrum Services, where he employed by Rockwell from sales and marketing to devel- served on the board of trustees International Corporation, serving opment and quality management prior to his transition from a corpo- also with Xerox Data Systems and with 21 years at IBM. She majored rate sales and marketing career to RCA Computer Systems Division in music with a concentration in the non-profit community. His in mainframe sales and pre-sale vocal performance and music edu- sales and marketing experience technical roles. Smith and his wife, cation. McClelland serves as the includes positions with Dieva, reside in Newport Beach, chairman of the board of the North Cornerstone Publishing, Energy Calif. He has one son, two step- Carolina Technology Association. Systems and Service, Beecham sons and six grandchildren. His She is married to Tim McClelland Products and Proctor & Gamble. younger sister, Pamela Maxson Jerome Nairne ’76 ’82, founder of the Cary Christian Wesley Spectrum helps children ’79, also graduated with a business William Smith Jr. ’69 School in Cary, N.C. They have and families as they strive to degree. ’68 alumnus bikes from Colorado to Grove City By Darin Miller member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Collegian Editor-in-Chief Corps, a tennis player and an Orientation Board member. Author Jim Collins has coined the term “That was always a great thing about “b-hag” to stand for “big, hairy, audacious Grove City was the ability to get involved if goals” which companies identify as objec- you wanted to,” Bill said. Of the College, tives which appear out of reach and then go Bill said “the campus is vibrant.” for anyway. What impressed the Vorlages though was For one alumnus, the term applies very the town of Grove City. differently. “Our trip [to Homecoming] has Andy Drabic “That’s another thing going through,” Biker Bill Vorlage ’68 rode from Colorado to Grove City for his 40th reunion. become our b-hag,” Bill Vorlage ’68 said. Rosalie said. “You see so many dying Vorlage and his wife of 39 years Rosalie Bill said. questions, which ranged from landmarks to towns.” came from Colorado for Bill’s 40th year They both saw some of the bigger muse- rock types. “Not like Grove City,” Bill added. “Here reunion. But they didn’t fly. Bill didn’t even ums, such as an Abraham Lincoln museum Bill completed the trip on the morning of the downtown looks pretty well leased up.” drive. He rode his bicycle. in Springfield, Ill. They would meet for Oct. 5. This will be the first time Bill has seen “It’s a great time of year for biking,” Bill lunch and then Rosalie followed close After asking around he found the hall of many of his college friends in years. said. behind Bill for the rest of the day’s travels. the Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity of which he “[Around] 60 of my classmates have reg- Bill and Rosalie live in Boulder, Co., the Bill said he “absolutely could not have is an alumnus. Junior KAP member Royce istered,” Bill said, “and eight or 10 of them third best city in the nation for cycling. Bill thought about it without [Rosalie’s] sup- Highland quickly introduced himself and are fraternity brothers.” retired not long ago from J.P. Morgan, and port.” sophomore KAP Anthony Maneiro. Many of his friends settled in the Rosalie is a semi-retired registered nurse. Along the way, the Vorlages’were inter- By coincidence, Maneiro is the Crimson Pittsburgh area after college, and Bill moved They left on Sept. 14, allotting about a viewed by local media several times, includ- Caller who contacted Bill earlier that year to Colorado soon after graduating to join the month to make the trip so they had plenty of ing Youngstown’s NBC affiliate. about giving to the College’s Full Circle Air Force. time if they were hit with poor weather. Their story appeared on the evening news. campaign. He met Rosalie while serving in Denver. Their trip took them through eastern Throughout the trip, the Vorlages also Bill has been on campus less than half a Of his friends he said, “When you’re out Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, helped one of their daughters with her job. dozen times since he graduated in 1968. His of state the opportunities [to see them] don’t Indiana and Ohio, finally ending at the Their daughter teaches elementary school most recent time was in the spring of this arise.” College. It was 1,500 miles. Fortunately, in Colorado. She has incorporated the trip year. This is the first reunion he is attending, Bill is originally from New Kenzington, they had clear skies until Ohio, so they into her curriculum. She kept a map in her though. just outside of Pittsburgh. made the trip much quicker than they classroom and updated it each day with the Bill decided it was time to come back to Bill plans to participate in the alumni golf planned. distance that her parents had covered. the College for the 40th reunion because tournament and attend the football game, Rosalie drove behind Bill on the trip, with She also had her third-graders write a “[the College] played a big role in my life.” among many other things over a spare bicycle and supplies. In the morning, question on an index card and when her par- In college, Bill was a member of the Homecoming weekend. “I’m looking for- Bill would set out, and Rosalie would go ents called in to class each day, they Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity a freshman dorm ward to it,” he said. sightseeing and visit museums and court- answered a different question that one of the counselor in Cunningham Hall. “I think the real test is if he tries to [bike houses in the towns they traveled through. students asked. “I think they counseled me more than I here] for his 50th reunion,” Rosalie said. “She did her thing visiting [the sights],” “They were cute,” Rosalie said of the counseled them,” he said. Bill was also a “That’s a b-hag for you.” The Collegian News October 17, 2008 9 Career Fair: To go or not to go? By Hännah Schlaudt vide all the opportunities they can in the I.M. Room. Contributing Writer for students to network and plant Potentially, the conversations seeds for their job searches. taking place at the booths and fill- “What are you going to do when Because of this, the Career Fair is ing the room with a dull roar you grow up?” not just a show-and-tell of differ- could be laying the foundations Every child has either loved or ent careers. Students acquire net- for successful careers. loathed that question. Not having working contacts, and hiring Overall, approximately 1,200 a good answer to it, or vacillating occurs as a direct result of a stu- students attended, which was a between choices, commonly dent being well-prepared and hav- remarkable turnout for a school makes the answer seem confused. ing the courage to shake a repre- the size of Grove City College. When a child finally stumbles sentative’s hand. Many of these students gained upon an answer, sputtering that “It’s an actual human resources guidance, insight and perspective they might want to do something event,” Thrasher said. on their job searches from the with books or writing, the grown- Canvassing various representa- Career Fair, and even lowerclass- ups in their lives would smile tives at the Career Fair on men, who were unsure of what to over their glasses and say some- Wednesday afternoon, students do after graduation, realized that thing kind and reassuring about may have found responses to the Career Fair was still worth the how not having to know yet; Amy Clingensmith ’96 mostly be variations on the theme time. Anyone can at least go in Senior Megan Fellows shares her resume with alumna recruiter there would be time for that later. of “be prepared” – yet it seemed seeking to learn about opportuni- Angela (Cetti ’02) Maloney from Keystone Ridge Designs. But years pass, children grow up that just having a resume printed ties and ask questions, even if and what was once a playful eager to see Grove City College your job. It’s a networking oppor- out wasn’t going to cut it. they are not necessarily seeking a inquiry into a child’s interest sud- students be competitive and sharp tunity to start lifelong relation- “Have your thoughts organized; job at this point in time. denly becomes a frantic probing in the job hunt process. That ships that will serve you later on.” ask pertinent questions,” said Others gained from the Fair into their plans for the future. process is not just a senior-year Although students arrived Vick McHenry at the Air Force beyond just exploration. As Grovers chucked flyers for project but a learning experience uncertain about the necessity of Health Professionals booth. “[I] got to hear about some real- “How to Work a Career Fair” to prepare students for when they attending the career fair before “Be polite. Take interest in the ly neat programs and companies seminar into the recycling bins are actually on the job market. “If really looking for a job, hopefully company for its own sake, rather that I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t like good citizens and the Career you didn’t go this year, make sure skepticism waned as Dr. Thrasher than just to inquire after a job. have looked into otherwise,” sen- Fair directories gathered dust on you go next year,” Thrasher said. pointed out that the 150-plus rep- Know who we are and what ior Chelsea Sturdivant said. desks behind stacks of home- “The earlier students start going resentatives who came to our we’re about beforehand,” Jason “Everyone was very nice and work, many students found them- to the Career Fair and networking Career Fair aren’t just there to tell Sweeney ’03, representing Bloom helpful.” selves shoving thoughts of the with the representatives, the students who they are and set up Engineering, said. Though not always easy, the future along the wayside. Why sharper they’re going to be later interviews. They come with expe- Thomas McCue, director of Career Fair can prove helpful. should anyone bother with a on.” rience and insight into the job graduate programs at Duquesne “It can be a little intimidating career fair? Mandy Sposato ’00, associate hunt process and are glad to give University’s School of Business going up to the recruiters and ini- Dr. Jim Thrasher, director of director of career services, students direction on how to pre- in Pittsburgh, said: “I like to see tiating conversation, but I have career services, argues against agreed: “The representatives are pare and present themselves students who aren’t just looking always found that they are very this mindset; not just because it networking contacts who will effectively to potential employers. for the next thing to do [in life], understanding and are more of a relates to his job, but because he’s ultimately be key in getting you This valuable guidance is what but are really passionate about the help than anything,” senior Career Services wants students to subject area. It’s evident when Megan Osborne said. capitalize upon. they actually care.” Until next year’s Career Fair, The College’s Career Services All during the Career Fair, stu- students can visit JobGrove and department is determined to pro- dents were swarming the booths the Career Services Office. Former prof honored Contest offers By Darin Miller applied for a summer position at Fort Mackinaw to work with an energy tips Collegian Editor-in-Chief The winner for this week’s sss archeological excavation. A 38- This summer, the Mackinac year career at the center followed. Bright Ideas for Energy State Historic Park’s visitor’s cen- During his career, Armour Conservation Tip Contest is ter was renamed the David A. served as deputy director of the freshman Lisa Marcellus. Armour Visitor’s Center in honor park, from which he retired in Marcellus’ tip was to “unplug of Dr. David Armour and his 38 2003. He also spearheaded a proj- chargers, hair straightners and years of service to the center. He ect to recreate a historic saw mill other electronics when not being is a former faculty member at compound. Historic Mill Creek used because they drain energy.” Grove City, teaching history. officially opened June 15, 1984, Cell phone, digital camera and Armour grew up in Grove City with a water-powered sawmill and other electronic device chargers and attended Calvin College, a visitor’s center with a theater. that have a transformer (big where he graduated with a history This is only the second time block-like plug) will still draw degree in 1959. He earned his since its founding in 1895 that one power even if the device is not Ph.D. from Northwestern of its more than 100 buildings has connected to them. University and taught at the been dedicated to a person, University of Wisconsin until he according to the Mackinac Island Drill canceled finished his dissertation in 1965. Town Crier newspaper. Emergency officials have can- But the life of a professor was Armour was honored at the grand celed the mock disaster drill set not for him. In the spring of ’65, opening of the renovated Historic for Sunday in Grove City due to at a student’s suggestion, Armour Mill Creek Discovery Park. a lack of volunteers. ‘Theatre and Theology’ trip returns in January In January 2009, a group of students will meet office of Dr. Diane Dixon (HAL 200C) or Dr. with the Drs. Dixon for five days and four nights in James Dixon (HAL 200H). A check for $100 (made New York City for the popular intersession course, out to Grove City College) is due before the regis- Theatre and Theology. The class will see five tration deadline of Monday, Oct. 27. The balance is Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and will dis- due Monday, Nov. 17. Any questions should be cuss each of these from the perspectives of both directed to either of the Drs. Dixon theater and theology. ([email protected] or [email protected]). The trip will cost $650, which includes tuition, Students who register for the course must also four nights in the Hotel Edison on Times Square in sign up for the one-credit January Intercession the middle of the theatre district, plus tickets to the course English 254: Theatre and Theology (as five plays. either credit or audit). Students will receive a read- Registration is first-come, first-served in the ing list and paper assignment after registration. News The Collegian 10 October 17, 2008

FRENCH CONNECTION Salut! Baker loses passport, finds adventures in France Dear Students: This is the were in a beautiful pine forest It turns out that pinecones burn sixth article from the nestled behind some large dunes extremely well, so we started International Study Center in next to the ocean. We gathered sprinting, Dave with his stub of a Nantes, France. Each week we wood as the sun set and prepared torch and me with a completely will print a letter from Grovers to build our fire … only to find engulfed pinecone. We passed an abroad. that my lighter was out of gas. old French couple who we’d Bonjour, Grove City! Dave and I walked down the asked for a light from just min- shore asking the few remaining utes before … I have no idea A hearty hello from a man who beach-goers, “Avez-vous de what they must have thought of just spent a few sweet hours on feu?” (Do you have a light?). No these Americans. In the end we American soil! This soil was one did. So we trudged back into made it to our campsite, lit our roughly four thousand miles and Lacanau Forest looking for other fire and cooked our beans. a lot of ocean from Hicks at the campers who could help us. We As exhilarating as these travel- U.S. Embassy in Paris. I was Courtesy David McFarland found a German guy living out of ing adventures are for us, it’s not there because a week ago I lost Juniors T. Vernon Baker, David Thorpe and Mike Klos make an orange van, a student, who just a vagabond life here, and I’m my passport. Yes, I checked the camp on a beach in Lacanau, France. had a lighter but wouldn’t let us glad for that. This house of ours pants I was wearing. It turns out Bois de Boulogne, filled our mates, juniors Dave Thorpe and borrow it because it was his only has become a warm home; we this passport is something that I water bottles in parks, walked Mike Klos, a Danish friend one. Dave, with MacGyver-like cook meals together and enjoy really need to live and travel in across the city (twice) with our named Johannis from the Faroe mental agility, pulled some card- them with friends we’re making Europe. So one police report and packs to avoid buying Metro Islands, and a French David board out of a nearby dumpster; in the neighborhood. People greet bundles of paperwork later, my passes, ate more cheap baguettes (Dah-veed) who lives in our we rolled ourselves a torch, lit it us in church and are glad to see roommates and I were scooting than a Frenchman could fit in his house. If you counted, that makes with the German’s lighter, and us no matter how poorly we ask across the French countryside in Smart Car and altogether had an five burly men packed into started back towards our camp- in their language how their week the dark pre-dawn hours on a incredible time. Times like these David’s matchbox-sized Peugeot site. The torch, though, was burn- went. Thank God for these bless- high-speed train, bound for Paris. have been par for the course in for a five hour trip from Nantes ing faster than we were walking. ings and for his goodness to all We got a new passport for me at France thus far. to a beach west of Bordeaux We transferred the fire from of us here in Nantes. the embassy, camped in some I recently went on my first called Lacanau. When we burst Dave’s dwindling torch to a large Au revoir, woods outside the city called the French road trip with my room- from the car upon our arrival, we pinecone I found on the ground. T. Vernon Baker Window painting contest unites town, College By Hannah Kertland of Nancy’s Hair Loft, is particu- Pritchard also sees the need split its prize money of $200 to dients for success.” Collegian Writer larly excited about the possibili- for a tie between the two. help with AIDS medical kits last Crown and Sceptre is hoping ties made available by the win- She said, “We also want col- spring and with a student’s med- for another win this year as it is As alumni return to Grove City dow painting process. lege students to feel like [Olde ical bills. again submitting a window paint- and walk down Broad Street, Bushee said, “I like the blend- Town] Grove City welcomes Bateman enjoyed the opportu- ing in the competition. they should look carefully at the ing of Grove City College stu- them.” nity to use creativity in a new All of the organizations partici- store windows. dents to the downtown business- The students involved are setting. She said, “The other girls pating hope to impress the judges Campus organizations painted es.” She spoke of the benefits of excited to make this connection and myself loved the opportunity when the contest is underway. the windows of storefronts again a close relationship between Olde and have the opportunity to com- to put aside our books and pick Pritchard is looking forward to this year, making this the second Town and the college, grateful pete for cash. The organization up a paint brush.” Their winning the future of this event. year of Grove City’s annual win- for “a director to close that gap.” with the best window display will window, a picture of Bangkok, “We’d like this to become a dow painting contest. A group of Bushee said that she doesn’t receive $200. Thailand, on the front window of tradition that the community and students and community mem- care which organization paints Junior Arielle Bateman was a Sun Tan Island, was a success the College looks forward to each bers judge the artwork and award her window. The thing that mat- member last year of the winning because of its original design. year,” she said. a cash prize to the winning ters to her is the way that it gets team, Crown and Sceptre. Bateman said, “I think that The store owners agree. Bushee organization. the college students involved in Crown and Sceptre, a sopho- craftsmanship along with bold said, “I hope that it is an annual The project is run by Olde the Olde Town. more girls’ service organization, colors and images are key ingre- event.” Town Grove City, a non-profit organization that works to improve the town, striving to make it a more welcoming and successful place. Lisa Pritchard, the manager of Olde Town, is excited about the project’s return this year. Pritchard said, “The goals of the event are to show our support of [the College], increase the town-gown relationship, give stu- dents and alumni incentive to visit and to promote art.” The program started to help tie the people of Grove City with the College. Those who both work and live in Grove City want to connect with the College in a substantial way. A desire to connect with the College motivates many store owners who are participating in the event. Nancy Bushee, owner The Collegian News October 17, 2008 11

Outside the bubble... Government plans to buy banks Wildfires force evacuations “Under a new stabilization program, the US government announced plans Tuesday to buy stock in nine Firefighters reported Tuesday that the wildfires burning in and major banks, a historic action to restore confidence in the nation’s financial system,” the Wall Street around the Los Angeles area almost doubled in size overnight due to Journal reported Tuesday. erratic winds, Breitbart.com reported. As of Tuesday, the fires had The government plans to inject $250 billion into the banking industry. Government intervention in killed two people. banks has not been seen since the depression era of the 1930s. “The whipping winds caused a fire in the west end of the San The Wall Street Journal reported that “President George W. Bush said the decision to buy shares in the Fernando Valley, in the Porter Ranch area, to double in size from nation’s leading banks – a kind of federal intervention not seen since the Depression era – was ‘not 5,000 to nearly 10,000 acres overnight,” Breitbart.com reported fire intended to take over the free market but to preserve it.’” officials saying. The Bush administration is planning to buy equity stakes in Wells Fargo & Co., Bank of New York “But just 10 miles away, the erratic Santa Ana winds subsided, allowing firefighters to contain nearly 70 percent of a blaze burning Mellon, State Street Corp., Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp., J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Morgan at the northeast end of the valley,” Breitbart.com reported. “Hours Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. earlier, that fire had been only “The Treasury said under the program, participating financial institutions will be subject to more strin- five percent contained. gent executive compensation rules for the period during which Treasury holds equity,” the Wall Street Authorities reduced the acreage Journal reported. “Participating firms, for instance, are prohibited from making any golden parachute on that fire to 4,800 acres from payments to senior executives. They must also agree not to deduct for tax purposes executive compensa- 5,300 acres.” tion in excess of $500,000 for each senior executive. The department has already issued interim final The fires first began on rules for these executive compensation standards.” Monday in a base training area, The US Treasury also promises that the agreements will be finalized within days, Wall Street Journal although Breitbart.com reported reported. The plan may work, but is a drastic move that causes anxiety for some fiscal conservatives. that the fires were not caused by “Some critics also say Treasury should have formulated a comprehensive plan earlier in the crisis. any military exercises. California Even if this move helps mend credit markets, the economy is likely to suffer in the months ahead from Governor Arnold the aftershocks of the recent turmoil,” the Wall Street Journal reported. Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as the -Compiled by Sarah Beth Gross winds moved toward Ventura Collegian Managing Editor Wildfires rage in California. County and the Simi Valley. Middle States Report looks at mission, faculty, leadership By Darin Miller identified a desire to increase found openness. 5,500 students annually, not “degree plans” and 23 academic Collegian Editor-in-Chief salaries as one of its goals.” The Integrity: “The College models including club and varsity sports. departments. The report com- report discusses the Office of integrity in its daily life as an insti- The report suggested several mented that the College needed to The Middle States Commission Institutional Advancement, creat- tution,” the report stated. It went things for this section, including provide necessary support to on Higher Education’s evaluation ed in 1998, which is responsible further, discussing racial diversity that the College explore liability maintain a library that can sup- team analyzed Grove City for the annual Full Circle fund. in the student body and both racial insurance options “to accommo- port the subject requirements of College on 14 standards. Above Suggestions for this section were and gender diversity in the faculty. date student demand for these majors. Suggestions includ- all, the team emphasized the qual- minimal. The team noted that the College Christian-centered community ed expanding “educational offer- ity of the College and recom- Leadership and governance: The has been diversifying and suggest- service and service learning off ings” and seeing what programs mended it for reaccreditation. report notes that the College’s gov- ed it continues to do so. campus” and to establish the might complement the “educa- Many of the team’s recommenda- ernance structure has been Institutional assessment: The goals of the Chapel program tional offerings” well. tions are already being put into arguably “one of a kind” in team discussed the College’s more fully so students don’t go General education: The College practice. American higher education. The addition of two positions – assis- into Chapel expecting a church made three significant changes in The following are the 14 stan- College is governed solely by the tant dean for institutional assess- service. This was incorporated 2003: it strengthened the focus on dards and the team’s recommen- Board of Trustees (made up of 24 ment and director of academic this year in the first chapel by Dr. writing, speaking and information dations for these standards: men and 10 women) and for 39 research and testing. The team F. Stanley Keehlwetter, dean of literacy; required the Science, Mission and goals: “The institu- years was run largely as a sub- mentioned that these positions the chapel. Faith and Technology class; and tion meets this standard.” The sidiary business of the two long- were incorporated into the Faculty: This was the largest sec- eliminated the existing interna- report states that “Grove City standing Board chairs, according College quickly. The team sug- tion in the report. “The faculty of tional studies requirement. The faces the challenge [of a Christian to some Board members. This has gested that the goals of each class Grove City College is appropri- team commented that for the gen- education] directly and boldly changed recently, as the Board’s taken at the College should ately prepared and qualified for eral electives cores that students builds mechanisms to support the intent is now “not to yield its deci- appear in the College’s catalog. the positions that they hold,” the were required to take the College challenge.” sion-making responsibilities but to Also, time should be set aside to report stated. It also discussed the had not yet developed “global Planning, resource allocation seek ‘appropriate input’ prior to assess each course to see that it addition of a semester-long sab- objectives” for what it wants stu- and institutional renewal: How making [decisions],” the report meets the College’s hoped-for batical program, which has given dents to get out of the courses. the college plans to spend its stated. The team praised the goals. 11 faculty members sabbaticals The team suggested that the money. The team evaluated the College’s Board for its efforts to Student admissions: The team since the 2004-05 academic year College move forward with its College’s first strategic plan, “broaden its vision while remain- said the process and materials are to pursue research and study of plans to develop goals and out- which began in August 2005 and ing true to its founding principles.” used well to inform potential stu- their own. The Swezey Fund to comes for the general education is currently past its half-way Administration: “Clearly, the dents about the College’s mission. support faculty and student curriculum. point. The team suggested that the President is an effective leader,” Enrolled students who choose to research has been established for Related educational activities: College stay the course and con- the report said. The team noted leave the College did so primarily the sciences, and the Center for Not applicable due to the sider providing periodic reports that the College’s President, Dr. based on availability of their Visions & Values provides a fac- College’s focus on undergraduate on the plan’s progress to keep the Richard G. Jewell ’67, has led the desired major or for personal ulty forum for publishing scholar- education. community informed such as the College from an “insular” mental- issues. The team suggested that ly research. Dr. William Assessment of student learning: “Half-Way Mark Progress ity to a more open one in dealing the College examine how the use Anderson, provost of the College, “The College has a documented, Report” distributed on campus with faculty, staff and outside of financial and merit-based aid added that another fund, the organized and sustainable assess- earlier this year. agencies. “As such, the President can assist in recruiting more Calderwood fund, was added this ment process and this includes Institutional resources: How the has changed the culture but not diversified students. fall. As for suggestions, the team direct and indirect evidence of College covers operating costs. the mission, values or goals of the Student support services: The said the College should consider student learning,” the report stat- The team said, “[The College] College.” The team was very team recognized the increased giving the teachers more free time ed. “The team commends the fac- continues to be fiscally sound, impressed by the new culture of staff in the Student Life and to do research on their own. This ulty, staff and administration for operating with a balanced budget openness they see on campus – to Learning office, the Princeton would help the College become their speedy and wide-ranging each year.” The report also said discuss issues openly and not hide Review’s recognition of the “one of the premier academic efforts to design and begin to the College has checked its facul- them from public view. They sug- Career Services office and also institutions in the nation.” implement the assessment of stu- ty’s salaries against other national gested patience through the discussed the College’s intramural Educational offerings: This sec- dent learning at Grove City and regional institutions and “has process of adapting to this new- program, which registers about tion evaluated the College’s 51 College.” Life The Collegian 12 October 17, 2008 TALK OF OLDE TOWN Going to the Guthrie Dating with pocket change By Sarah Calhoun ent owners, the first being Guthrie. Thomas, By Kara Weaver held in the afternoons. Watching four- and five-year-olds play soccer is pretty amusing, Collegian Writer the current owner, has operated the theater Collegian Writer since 2001. During his seven years as for sure!” – Dr. Constance Nichols ’93, educa- The Guthrie Theatre, called the “Queen owner, there have been “many sell-outs, “Look to your left, look to your right … tion department chair and instructor of Broad Street” by current owner Eric some of which have included ‘Cars,’ your future mate may be in sight.” “Get a half-gallon of ice cream from a near- Thomas, has been a center of community ‘Spiderman’ and ‘Indiana Jones.’” He antic- The freshman class always hears this joke by grocer. Then, walk to a nearby playground life since 1927. It has seen both good and ipates many more successful years of serv- upon arriving at Grove City College. Though and sit on the sliding boards and eat your ice bad seasons throughout its history. ice to the movie-goers of the community. this is an exaggeration, there is always a need cream.” – Senior Mindy Sabo Countless parades have passed by its It is extremely beneficial to the Guthrie for help when it comes to date ideas. So, the “Smoothies in the SAC.” – Senior Alicia doors celebrating Christmas, Independence that the College is close to the theater. results are in. Students from all years – as well McCune Day and Grove City College’s Many students take the opportunity to as two alumni professors – were asked to give “Go hiking at McConnell’s Mill.” – Junior Homecoming. Its historic and unique enjoy the entertainment it offers. “It is a an example of a cheap date in the Grove City Dan Behrens building has been the setting for many very quaint theater,” freshman Will Moyer area. Here is what they said: “Before the Gala freshman year, a friend and fond memories. It has adapted with the said. “Everyone is very friendly, and you “Skee-ball tournament in the Timeout I and our dates went to McDonald’s.” – Senior town through many changes. And after cannot beat the price!” Arcade in the Shenango Valley Mall in Ryan Mayle more than eight decades, the lights on the In addition to showing movies, the Hermitage, Pa. followed by Starbucks!” – “My friend who worked at the movie theater marquee are still lit. Guthrie hosts many special events, organ- Senior Kara Ley gave us free tickets to go and see a romantic Over the past 81 years, the Guthrie ized and put on by people in the commu- “Genova’s is an excellent restaurant within film, and we saw ‘The Ring.’” – Senior Caleb Theatre has been a stable historic land- nity. These include monthly live theater walking distance. The people who work there Vits mark of the Grove City community. Mr. performances produced by the local arts are all really sweet, and the food is delicious.” “Since we first saw the movie ‘Winnie the Guthrie first opened the theater in 1927, guild. “The events really bring the com- – Sophomore Emily Cramer Pooh,’ we like to take a walk to Rainbow and for the first few years it featured live munity together,” freshman Rachel Thokar “There are several public parks in the Grove Bridge. Then, we gather some twigs from the drama performances only. Motion picture said. “[They give] everyone a time to have City area. They don’t cost any money, and brush and go to the middle of the bridge to films were first shown in the 30s as their fun and get to know each other.” who doesn’t like reminiscing their childhood play ‘Pooh Sticks.’ To do this, one drops a popularity increased. Many customers have crossed the by swinging on a swing?” – Junior Laraine twig or twigs on one side of the bridge and Initially, seeing a performance only cost threshold of the “Queen of Broad Lauffer then you go to the other side to watch the the viewer a quarter. The Guthrie’s owners Street,” which has provided a unique “SAC dinner picnic on the beach by Wolf twigs come out from under the other side of attempted to keep as many elements of the haven for the members of the communi- Creek – it’s gorgeous in the spring or early fall the bridge. As alums, this also lets us pause original theater intact as possible, but due to ty to enjoy theater performances, movies … great place to go to get away from the and reflect on our favorite [Grove City the rising cost of operation, it was impossi- and community events. The Guthrie has world.” – Sophomore Esther Houk College] memories and talk about the campus ble for the prices to stay the same. Ticket been a lasting landmark on the streets of “Sun Gin’s from 10 [p.m.] to 1 a.m. because then and now. We then continue our walk prices rose accordingly, but in comparison to Grove City and hopefully will remain it’s romantic, and they have good television downtown noticing new stores coming in and competing the- for years to and WiFi – ’cause you know you need WiFi remember the stores that were there through aters, the cost come. For on a date, just in case you want to watch the past. Finally, we end up at McDonald’s is still relative- more informa- Youtube videos.” – Freshman Jason Logan for their one-dollar hot fudge sundae.” – ly low. The tion about “The Dumplin Haus is a quaint and intimate Patricia Tinkey ’75, language professor standard rate at upcoming country-style restaurant.” – Senior David “I love sitting in the Coffee Grove, because the Guthrie is movie show- Crosby they play relaxing music like Michael Buble, only $5. ings and ticket “Take a walk down Greenwood Drive out to you can lounge on the couches, and it smells During its prices, visit the biking/walking trail and pass the water like cinnamon all the time there. It should years of opera- www.the- treatment plant to go to the Grove City soccer only cost a guy about five to ten bucks to take tion, the guthrie.com fields. If you go on a nice Sunday in the fall a girl there, and the mood is already set. So Guthrie has or call (724) or spring you’ll catch some great scenery plus it’s cheap and hassle-free.” – Dr. Ali had five differ- 458-9420. get to be a spectator at the youth soccer games Benedetti

PROF-FILE Wyneken revels in diversity and the toy aisle By Kelli Gradel tures, I just became interested in its reputation for being a little dif- out,” Wyneken said. He argues Collegian Life Editor people.” ferent. that the Christian standard is per- This interest in Hawaii’s myriad He appreciates the freedom that fection. For Dr. JonDavid Wyneken, of ethnicities planted the seed for the College’s professors have in “Fortunately you have forgive- associate professor of history, life Wyneken’s future career in history. the classroom. He said, “I can ness and God’s grace. I’ve experi- is about differences. After his family moved to address questions that you can’t enced both,” he said. “It is at the Wyneken enjoyed an unusual California, Wyneken attended address in every college.” core of my being … it informs childhood. Born in Reno, Nev., Humboldt State University and Wyneken has the opportunity to everything I do.” he spent most of his adolescence went on to receive a master’s address such questions in both Although Christians may be dis- in Hawaii, where he encountered degree from the University of Foundations of History and tinct from the secular world, a wide variety of cultures and Nebraska and a Ph.D. in Modern History of Modern Asia, two new Wyneken emphasizes common people. History at Ohio University. classes at the College. But new bonds within the church and works “I was a minority,” Wyneken Wyneken taught at Concordia classes are not enough for to develop an appreciation for all said. “Growing up in Hawaii University in Portland, Ore., but Wynecken. He also created differ- denominations. around so many different cul- came to Grove City College due to ent teaching methods for the “I try to find commonalities classes. rather than focus on differences,” Dr. JonDavid Wyneken He highlights the 1998 film Wyneken said. always be a kid,” Wyneken said. “Run Lola Run” as an excellent While he is generally more “To this day I go in the toy sec- In Chapel this week way to introduce his students to comfortable in more liturgical tions of Walmart and Target.” his unique interpretation of histo- services, Wyneken had a memo- Although he does not have chil- Sunday, October 19 ry. rable experience during his time dren, Wyneken has his own ration- Homecoming Worship: “The film is a great way to get in a Southern Baptist church in ale for browsing the toy aisles for 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Richard some great questions … it gives Louisiana. Legos and G.I. Joe action figures. R. Cessar ’73 students something to react to, a Overall, “I like a good message, “I study some of the worst point of investigation to start,” a good sermon, a good lesson to examples of human behavior,” he Monday, October 20 Wyneken said. think about,” he said. said. “I have to have that other Alternative Chapel: In addition to history, When Wyneken is not contem- side. I can watch cartoons and Movie: “Amazing Grace” Wyneken’s love of diversity has plating the latest sermon, dis- ‘Star Wars’ movies and enjoy ice 7 p.m., Sticht Lecture Hall carried over to his spiritual life. cussing an important event in his- cream cones.” Christians are called to be differ- tory or watching a favorite scene Wyneken bears little resem- Tuesday, October 21 ent, and different is often difficult. from “Run Lola Run,” he has blance to the stereotype of a Grove City College “I reject the notion that ample time to enjoy himself. stodgy old historian. As he says, “I Touring Choir Christians are taking the easy way “I have a side of me that will think I enjoy things.” The Collegian Life October 17, 2008 13 Junior serves in Botswana Sound Off If you could change By Arielle Bateman South Africa, which creates considerable ten- Grove City College’s Collegian Life Editor sion. Bitter memories remain from South school colors and mascot, Africa’s years of apartheid, which ended in Junior Katie Klepacki bucked a cultural 1994. In contrast, the Supreme Court case what would they be? norm by kicking around a soccer ball in “Brown versus the Board of Education” “Teal and silver...I would keep Botswana. The local children called her a ended segregation in America in 1954. the Wolverine because he is man because women do not play soccer in “Apartheid was so much more severe,” cute but still fierce,” their country. Klepacki said. In addition to tensions ~ Carolyn Augspurger The soccer incident marked one of many between black and white South Africans, the freshman cultural differences that Klepacki encoun- Afrikaners, Dutch descendants living in tered while she served with Youth With a South Africa, dislike the English because “Brown and yellow Giraffes” Mission in Botswana and South Africa. they mistreated the Dutch during the colonial ~ Frank Dodd Her journey started at Grove City College years. The country is further divided into dif- junior as a freshman. ferent tribes like the Swanas, Zulus and “I had … come to college because it was Hutus and is also home to many Chinese and “Rainbow and Care Bears the next step,” Klepacki said. “[I had] no Indian immigrants. because we are caring, fierce idea where God was leading me.” During Klepacki’s stay, she saw national and magical” Several events and conversations pointed hatred for the Zimbabwean immigrants, ~Trevor Hile her toward YWAM. She said, “It was almost whom South Africans blame for unemploy- senior like God was shoving it in my face.” ment and high crime rates. On one occa- Klepacki planned to serve in Russia but sion, people ignited tires filled with gaso- “Green and gold. Tinkerbell” could not obtain her visa. She learned about line and rolled them into a crowd. ~ Emily Stumpf an opportunity in South Africa through senior In her personal interactions, Klepacki junior Rachel Lee, who knew the base leaders and encountered prejudice as well. made a decision with little time to spare. “Being a white American woman put me “Orange and black for “I decided about a month before I got on at the bottom of the barrel. [South Africans] Halloween. And a pumpkin for the airplane,” she said. automatically had [a] view of Americans as the mascot. Either that or every- She traveled through seven airports on her being very prideful and know-it-all,” she one gets to decide, so it’s like way to South Africa, spending 48 hours in said. “I had to be very careful.” Halloween every week” transit. For her five-and-a-half month stay in Her low social status forced Klepacki to ~ Lauren Milly Africa, she brought two suitcases, a guitar use caution. She said, “We weren’t allowed sophomore and a carry-on bag. She purchased additional to go places by ourselves.” necessities from local stores. In contrast, racism is non-existent and Courtesy Katie Klepacki “The Grove City College fuzzy Before she left, Klepacki did not consider crime rates far lower in Botswana, only Junior Katie Klepacki spends quality time bunnies, because it evokes our the potential dangers of living in South two hours away. with a child in Botswana. fierceness, or lack there of. Africa and Botswana. In addition to the racism, Klepacki’s White for the white flag of “It didn’t hit until the lady [on the plane] In the afternoon, Klepacki attended fellow- team dealt with power shedding. The elec- defeat, and yellow for fear” was telling me about the awful crime rate ..” ship groups and work groups. Her group tric companies would turn off power when ~ Greg Faulconbridge she said. “[I realized], ‘Oh, my gosh. What spent much of their time at a children’s shel- the platinum mines needed more power for junior am I doing? I’m in Africa.’” ter, where most residents were under age six. extracting the metal. After arriving, she saw the differences Many of the children had parents with HIV, At the end of the time, Klepacki was “Gold and purple. A tiger or between the United States and South Africa. and they were infected with both HIV and ready to return to America. Her transition maybe a lion … a fierce jungle One street corner might house a shopping tuberculosis. was smooth, as Klepacki rejoined her net- cat. The Wolverine just couldn’t mall with a cluster of tin shacks across the Klepacki invested her time in five children work of Christian friends in Colorado and match gold and purple.” street, she said. who lived in their own house with a personal enjoyed a “quiet summer” at home. ~ Maire Casey During their three-month stay in South caretaker. Together they played with each The time with YWAM left Klepacki with freshman Africa, Klepacki and her team were stationed other’s hair, watched exercise videos, played countless pictures, memories and lessons. near Johannesburg, the capital city. She lived games and took naps. “I have never been stretched more out of “Yellow and back, so we could with nine female team members who came “The children just flocked to me. God just my comfort zone,” Klepacki said. “God be Wolverine from X-Men.” from six different countries. gave me a love for them. They are precious taught me a lot about boldness, learning to ~ Max Matherne Klepacki loved the diversity, but the cul- to him,” Klepacki said. serve when I don’t want to serve … in a freshman tural differences made communication inter- The pronunciation of the children’s names way I don’t want to serve.” esting. One blunt girl from the Netherlands challenged Klepacki. But she did not struggle “I have realize[d] that my design for my “Purple and white with a blue would not hesitate to say, “You look very to remember them because every name had a life and God’s design for my life are entire- stripe. Raindrops, because it bad,” if she thought it was the truth, Klepacki meaning like “gift, comfort, grace,” she said. ly different,” she said. Klepacki is learning always rains here.” said. Still, she grappled with the language barri- how to say, ‘Okay, God. Where are we ~ Emily Maize Still, “We were like sisters within a week,” er. South Africans speak English, Afrikaans going next?’” senior she said. “[It was] cool to see how walls are and numerous tribal languages. Klepacki also discovered her passion for brought down in the body of Christ.” “You don’t learn anything new when each discipleship and mentorship. While work- “We should be black and white In the mornings, the team attended a disci- day you hear a new word for hello,” ing as a freshman resident assistant, she and red all over, and we can be pleship training school where teachers came Klepacki said. can exercise her gift by reaching out to the Bibles. Or can we just be from around the world to speak on subjects Next, Klepacki’s team spent two and a half girls on her hall. red and be the Elephants? Just like the fruits of the spirit and spiritual war- months in Botswana. The team worked with She desires to put her skills to use in so the Democrats will be mad.” fare. a village feeding program, taught Bible les- future mission work. Klepacki has a pas- ~ Kelly Petrella sons and performed evangelism. sion for helping victims of the sex trade. junior In addition to ministry challenges in As an eighth grader, she learned about the Botswana, Klepacki also enjoyed some sur- plight of teenage girls when visiting a “The Grove City College Dead prises. On one occasion, Klepacki was inter- Russian orphanage on a mission trip. When Horse. The colors would be viewed by the head of Botswana Idol. the girls leave the orphanage, pimps wait black and white” Another time, they ran into a man who said, outside the gates to lure the 16- to 18-year- ~ Anthony Jantzi “I am YWAM.” He was working in the coun- olds into prostitution. In order to make sophomore try with a YWAM team from Zambia. The money, prostitution is “the only hope that a two teams spent a restful week of prayer and lot of girls have,” she said. She hopes to “The Wolverine is a great mas- worship together. provide these women with “spiritual, emo- cot because it is a ferocious ani- Another growing experience that Klepacki tional, holistic healing” in whatever way mal … even if the current one faced was behind the wheel. Her team lead- she can. Instead of short-term mission doesn’t look like it. For colors, ers decided that she would make the best trips, she desires to build lasting relation- grey and black, because they are driver, so she learned to drive a 12-passenger ships with the people she helps. She said, darker and more serious.” van – on the left side of the road. “I am sick of going and leaving these peo- ~ Danielle Weaver “Sometimes I’ll still go to the opposite side ple.” senior of the car,” she said. Klepacki feels drawn to Southeast Asia, Courtesy Katie Klepacki Prevalent racism presented the greatest yet she wants to follow God’s direction. – Compiled by Kelli Gradel Children from Katie Klepacki’s Botswani challenge for Klepacki. “I want to be in that place God calls Collegian Life Editor outreach A multitude of racial differences exist in me,” she said. Life The Collegian 14 October 17, 2008 Student staff makes Chapel possible By Kelley Smith an instrument by God to read His Word makes things run pretty smooth.” Collegian Senior Copy Editor and to lead others in worship of Him,” “Keehlwetter is an amazing guy full of Chambers said. “It really stretches me as a interesting and funny stories,” Pugh said. Religious life at Grove City College person and allows me to reach out to other “When he starts talking about something centers around Harbison Chapel, the spiri- students on campus.” he is really passionate about – like soccer tual headquarters for worship, prayer and On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the student and track and field – you can’t keep him fellowship. A small, full-time staff works staff prays with the speaker after accompa- in his seat.” diligently to encourage students’ moral nying him or her to breakfast, Chambers In addition to appreciating their adult and spiritual growth through a vast array said. “After praying, the three staff mem- mentors, the students also value each of services and speakers. But without the bers not participating in the service go to a other. help of six students, their jobs would be door in the Chapel,” she said. “We are all very close to each other impossible. “After the service has begun, it is the despite being a very diverse group,” Chapel Administrative Assistant Donna job of the chapel staff members at the Chambers said. “We are all in different Cales ’79 said, “The students who serve door to turn away late comers and to majors, in different groups on campus, on chapel staff are invaluable to the monitor their area in case of an emer- from different places across the United events that occur within the Chapel.” gency,” Chambers said. “The two remain- States and even the world. However, “As Dean of the Chapel, I appreciate ing staff members stay with Keehlwetter working in the Chapel puts us on the their insight regarding campus life and and the speaker up in the front and are same ground.” observations about student attitudes,” Dr. either assigned to open the service in “I think the world of the guys and girls F. Stanley Keehlwetter said. “I also am prayer or to read the Scripture picked out I work with,” Crumrime said. “Every one inspired by their enthusiasm and grateful by the speaker.” of them is awesome, and that’s probably for their friendship. They are a very valu- Public speaking isn’t always the easiest what makes it such an easy job to do.” able resource for our chapel program.” task in the world, regardless of how much “Immediately upon joining the staff Archive Keehlwetter personally asked seniors Dean of the Chapel Dr. Stanley experience one has. they became like brothers and sisters to Phuong Bui and Charles “Cody” Crumrine Keehlwetter leads the Chapel staff. “I did have a funny moment at one of me,” Chambers said. “All of them mean to join the student staff, Bui in 2007 and the first Vespers I worked,” Crumrine the world to me, and I love getting to Crumrine in 2008. while reading Scripture and announce- said. “I forgot to tell everyone to be seat- serve and praise God by their sides.” “Aside from scanning cards and making ments. The worst is when you get an exotic ed before the responsive reading. About Five of the six student staff members sure you don’t walk in halfway through the name and you’re like, ‘Oh no! How do you half of them sat and about half stood, are present at every Tuesday, Thursday service,” Crumrine said, “we assist in facil- say this?’” with a lot of awkward glancing around.” and Sunday chapel service, as well as at itating chapel services and special events. Pugh has been on staff since his fresh- The student and full-time staff unity alternative chapels offered on campus. We also usually accompany guest speakers man year, when he heard about a possible provides opportunities to build relation- But although they are required to be there to breakfast and see that they feel wel- staff opening through former chapel staff ships. nearly every service, it doesn’t mean their come.” members. “I am very close with Keehlwetter, cards aren’t getting scanned as well. “I enjoy getting to know some of the “I jumped on the opportunity,” he said. Cales and [Director of Student Ministries] “Being on chapel staff does not mean speakers on a more personal level,” senior Senior Melissa Chambers has been on Devi Wintrode,” Chambers said. “Being a we do not have chapel requirements, Leslie Brettschneider, a staff member for staff since the spring of her sophomore student on chapel staff, you spend a lot of Chambers said. “We, just as the rest of three years, said. “I have made some won- year. time with each of them and get to know the student body, are required to get 16 derful connections as a result.” “I took Biblical Revelation over January each other on a personal level ... They are chapel credits. It is just easy to get them “I think chapel staff is a great opportuni- intersession with Keehlwetter,” she said, always there to give advice, take care of when you have to be at almost every ty to contribute to the spiritual atmosphere “and toward the end of the second week of us and are almost like family to me. They service.” of this campus,” she said, “even if it is just classes, he stopped me one day after class are not only bosses but most importantly And for Keehlwetter, this assures his in a small way.” and wondered if I would be interested in a our friends.” office that of the 2,500 students on cam- “The worst part about being on staff,” spot on the chapel staff. I prayed about it “[Keehlwetter] is awesome and [Cales] pus, at least six of them will definitely junior Darrius Pugh said, “is trying to and later accepted.” is a sweetheart,” Crumrine said. “They’re not have to write makeup book reports speak clearly and not stumble over words “The best part of the job is being used as both very good at what they do, and that before graduation. The Bay State Bias By Shawn McGonagle Sudoku Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

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Turn upside down for solution. The Collegian Life October 17, 2008 15 Trilling on the pipes By Alma Jean Mitchell Beginner bagpipers learn by fingering Contributing Writer on the chanter, which includes the double- reed mouth piece and eight holes. After a Whenever the sound of bagpipes wafts year of practice, they start playing with through the air, heads turn. Sometimes the bag. “[They] kind of have to learn people can trace the sound to a solitary everything all over again,” explained figure standing in the middle of a wide Cramb. The bag is usually made of elk field, while other times the player remains skin or a synthetic material. hidden. In addition to the chanter, the blowpipe But some of the pipers will no longer be and the bag, there are three drones from anonymous. Three bagpipers who share which the sound comes. Cramb explains their music with the Grove City College that to “start up” the bagpipe, you have to campus are seniors Mary Cramb and blow the bag up like a balloon and then Amanda Snead and junior Andrew punch it so that the air starts flowing Welton. through the drone reeds. Bagpipes are one of the oldest instru- The hardest part of playing is keeping ments still played today. Welton explained the pressure consistent in the bag. The that people played ancient versions of the piper must maintain a fine balance bagpipe throughout the Roman world and between blowing into the bag, breathing the Middle East. and applying pressure to the bag with The most well-known type of bagpipes their arm. It is a constant cycle that are Great Highland bagpipes, which are requires endurance. used to play popular songs such as Cramb took interest in bagpiping when “Scotland the Brave” and “Amazing she learned Scottish Highland dancing. Grace.” There are also Irish pipes – called After two years of lessons, she joined a Uilleann – which have a quieter sound. pipe band that practiced in Ashby, Mass., The score for the movie “Braveheart” fea- not far from her home in New Hampshire. tures Irish pipe music. She has played with the band, the Scots Greece, Spain and many other countries Highland Pipes and Drums, for over five also have their own versions of bagpipes, years. Cramb says that the members of her created without British influence. The band are like grandpas and uncles to her. Courtesy Mary Cramb instruments look and sound completely Welton took lessons for about four and a Senior Mary Cramb preparing for the New Hampshire Highland Games. different. Today, Great Highland bagpipes half years and played with a band now skill. They also play at weddings, funerals and the Simon Frasier University Pipe are becoming more common in the United known as the Seaton Hill University Pipe and parades. Band, as well as bagpipe rock bands such States, Canada and other countries influ- Band, which practices in Cranberry, Pa. But people don’t have to play in a band as Seven Nations and Enter the Haggis. enced by British culture, especially He has not participated recently in the to enjoy bagpiping. Snead started taking Welton recommends Field Marshall Pakistan and New Zealand. band, since band rehearsal and individual lessons from a bagpipe teacher in Montgomery and St. Laurence O’Toole, Bagpipes are a double-reed instrument, practice add significantly to his college Slippery Rock after she came to the while Snead listens to Gordon Duncan, like the oboe. They can play nine notes workload. Both Welton and Cramb look College. Riverdance, Skydance and the German only, and they use the A Mixolydian scale, forward to playing in pipe bands after “It’s so much fun,” she said. “I encour- band Inextremo. in which the seventh step in the scale is they graduate. age people to try it if they’re interested.” This year, Cramb will play in the flat. In an A Major scale, the seventh step A medium-sized pipe band typically Bagpipe music can suit a variety of Homecoming parade as well as the would be a G sharp, but an A Mixolydian consists of twelve bagpipers and eight to tastes as well. Much of the music is tradi- Francofollies on Nov. 10. To learn more has a G natural instead. So it is a little dif- ten drummers, including snare, tenor and tional, but artists have also created con- about bagpiping, visit “Oliver Seeler’s ficult for bagpipers to play with other bass drums. Many pipe bands play in temporary music. Cramb enjoys tradition- Universe of Bagpipes” at musicians. competitions against bands of comparable al pipe bands such as Shotts & Dykehead www.hotpipes.com. Gun club exercises Second Amendment rights By Jenifer Gearhart would violate the College’s regu- “fruit shoot,” the group hopes to Contributing Writer lations, but storing them off cam- get involved in rallies against pus allows students to use their gun legislation and bring in pro- Al Capone said, “You can go a guns while at school. gun speakers. Activities will be long way with a smile. You can The group is in the process of announced as they are organ- go a lot farther with a smile and choosing a location for shooting ized. Past events have featured a gun.” activities. speakers such as best-selling Violence-wary Grove City “We’re still trying to pin down conservative author Gregg College students may avoid a range where we’ll go regularly Jackson. guns, but the members of the for events,” Brinkman said. “The Members of the Gun Club are Gun Club choose to embrace Grove City Sportsman’s Club enthusiastic about shooting and their right to bear arms. would be ideal because it’s clos- defending their right to shoot. The Grove City Gun Club was est, and our advisor … is “I’m involved in the Gun Club formed this spring under the already a member there.” because I am very passionate direction of Jordan Granger ’08 The majority of club members about our God-given, Second and Alex Linn ’08, but it is still also belong to the Outing Club, Amendment rights,” Warner considered an unofficial group. so the Outing Club’s cabin pres- said. “We act on our beliefs; we The College classifies the group ents another possible location don’t just talk about them.” as a community gun club for rea- for a shooting range. “[I want] to resist those who sons regarding administrative The Grove City Gun Club is would overtly take my rights involvement. not limited to men. Women are a away and to educate those who Sophomore Anna Brinkman, Courtesy Mark Warner minority in the group, and they are concerned about the issues club secretary, said, “It is also Junior Mark Warner fires a round. are highly encouraged to join. In surrounding guns,” he said. “Not affiliated with the Leadership club is to promote knowledge The club is not limited to stu- fact, the gun club is in the only that, I love to shoot.” Institute, a nonpartisan organiza- and safety of firearms in a fun dents who own guns, but many process of organizing an all-girls Brinkman agreed, saying, tion dedicated to promoting con- and interesting fashion, to teach students join so that they have a shoot in November. Students “[We] enjoy shooting guns and servative values.” people to learn to use firearms in place to store their firearms. The interested in the shoot do not want the opportunity to do that The gun club provides a safe a professional and respectful group’s faculty advisor, professor need any experience, since the while we’re at college.” way for students to exercise their manner, to allow them those with of religion Dr. T. David Gordon, club will offer lessons to partici- For more information about Second Amendment rights. a preexisting interest in firearms provides an off-campus safe for pants. the Grove City Gun Club, According to junior Mark to express themselves in a way members to store the guns. In addition to holding events contact Mark Warner at Warner, “The purpose of this not previously offered to them.” Having weapons on campus like the all-girls shoot and a [email protected]. Life The Collegian 16 October 17, 2008

Dr. Fred Jenny Andy Drabic The volleyball team congratulates senior Natalie Liberati on breaking the kill A tennis player serves up a winning shot. shot record.

Josh Kitamura Senior Mike Baker (20) leaps to tackle his opponent. Sports teams Andy Drabic battle their way Freshman Emily Hurley moves the ball up the field. through the autumn season The Collegian Life October 17, 2008 17

Josh Kitamura Juniors Brittany Klaas and Dominic Versace band together at the Java Jam. Music and games pave the way to Homecoming

Andy Drabic Junior Jacob Knox performs in the Andy Drabic Poweder Puff half-time show. Senior Lydia Pastor passes just in time.

Andy Drabic Pam Larson, captain of the junior Powder Puff football team, Josh Kitamura looks for an open receiver. Senior Cody Crumrine entertains on guitar and vocals at the Homecoming Java Jam. Life The Collegian 18 October 17, 2008 COMMUNITY LIVING PRIVILEGE: PART III Housing groups function on brotherly love Delta Rho Sigma By Carl Laamanen has the disease. The Friedrich’s Ataxia time of fellowship and bonding. They Collegian Writer Research Alliance does research to had a bonfire last year which was a help improve the quality of life for great opportunity to get off campus “We’re not all swimmers,” junior those with the disease, a degenerative and relax and they plan to go to Chad Cressman said, president of the neuro-muscular disease, as well as Moraine in the spring for a group pic- Delta Rho Sigma housing group, or as continue research for a cure. nic. they are more commonly known, the In years past, the Buffaloes have The Buffaloes strive to create great Buffaloes. held a date auction to raise money for friendships in their group, and for “We have a good mix in our group,” FARA, but this year they plan to hold Pichler they have succeeded. “I feel said junior Douglas Pichler, group vice a karaoke night instead. The Buffaloes like a good friend with almost every- president. also sponsor a few children each year one in the group,” he said. He also The Buffaloes have been very active for Operation Christmas Child and said that the group seems to be tighter in recent years in raising money to sup- participate in the Relay for Life. knit than a lot of other groups because port the Friedrich’s Ataxia Research The group has had a few events late- of the sports and activities they are Alliance, because one of their alumni ly that brought them together for a involved in together. Courtesy Jonathan Habbershon Alpha Omega members attend a formal together. Sigma Phi Omicron Alpha Omega By Carl Laamanen study which helps the group grow “We’re chill,” said both Kerul and Collegian Writer together. Rump, agreeing that the group is made By Carl Laamanen The Crons’ biggest event on campus up of men who want to spend time Collegian Writer According to vice president senior is the Crons House of Blues, which, together relaxing and having a good David Rump in previous years the when it transpires next spring will be time. When the Crons accept new “We try to emphasize a light-hearted atmosphere Sigma Phi Omicron housing group, or its eleventh annual occurrence. The members they try to take groups of and have a good time,” said senior Jonathan the Crons, had been slightly divided group brings in a local blues band and friends so they know the group will Habbershon, president of the Alpha Omega housing between academic classes instead of turns Ketler Rec into a “Grove City- get along with each other. group. The group was founded in 1977 by five or six unifying as a whole group of friends. ized blues club,” said senior Brent However, even though they accept football players as an athletic housing group, which “This year everyone hangs out with Kerul, Cron president. In addition to groups of people that are similar Kerul still rings true today as a lot of the group’s service to everyone, all the time,” Rump said. the music, the Crons serve bagels and stresses the group diversity. He said, the community and campus is through athletics. This mentality is more in keeping coffee to the students who come. “It’s “We’ve got a bunch of different guys The group is planning to help with the upcoming with group’s purpose of supporting a chance to hang out, listen to some in the group. We hope we haven’t youth soccer leagues in Grove City, using soccer as and encouraging each other. The Crons music and get some free food,” Kerul placed ourselves in a nook in people’s service. Last spring, through a “danceathon,” they have a fall retreat and a weekly Bible said. minds.” raised money for Project Okello, which helps the group reach out to Africa. Additionally, every spring the AOs go to Seneca Hills Bible Camp and help the camp with whatever work needs to be done. Alpha Sigma Habbershon has really seen the group come togeth- er through their weekly Bible study and through their By Carl Laamanen annual spring party, a time for the seniors to really Collegian Writer come together with the other men before they depart. Founded in 1974, Alpha Sigma was the first hous- This is consistent with the group’s Bible verse, ing group to be started and was formed by six men Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man who were all in the marching band. “A big part of our sharpens another.” history is music and that has kind of defined the inter- “To really get to know the men in this housing est of our group throughout our existence,” said sen- group, you really have to sit down and have a con- ior Brian Jinks, Alpha Sigma president. versation with them,” Habbershon said. He added Because of the group’s involvement with music, that to form an accurate opinion of the AOs you real- they began ushering for events in the Pew Fine Arts ly have to engage them, not just rely on a passing Center and now this is a central part of the group’s experience. service on campus. They also have several members The AOs’ purpose is to build each other up and involved in many of the worship bands on campus. keep each other accountable, yet at the same time Last year the group started “The Moose Market” on have fun and be relaxed. For Habbershon the group their hall, where they purchase snacks and sell them is “a big family” and everyone in the group to their members for a profit and then donate those embraces this dynamic and loves spending time with Courtesy Jacob Hillegas proceeds to an important cause. Last year they donat- each other. Members of AEX at their fall party at Cook Forest State Park. ed to Mark Smith ’07 to help pay for his medical bills after he was shot. They also had a game of Nerf Assassins last spring to raise money for the American Alpha Epsilon Chi Cancer Society. Junior Jon Bush, the group’s chap- lain, said that serving the campus for Christ is a “big By Carl Laamanen doing some work on the local Snow Goose Inn to help centerpoint” for the group. Bush has seen relationships deepen since the begin- Collegian Writer the owner whose husband recently passed away. They also hold a food drive around Thanksgiving every year. ning of the semester through the three accountability The Alpha Epsilon Chi housing group was founded in Martin said that by doing service he can see a differ- groups on the hall. For Jinks the group’s participation 1977 by an intramural softball team of close friends. The ence in the community and also the group growing closer in All-Campus Sing as Alpha Sigma for the first time group’s Greek letters stand for Adelphoi En Christo, together. “It’s neat to see the depth of fellowship we in 20 years was really instrumental in helping the new which means Brothers in Christ. have together,” said senior Jacob Hillegas, group vice members bond with the older members. Group president senior Christopher Martin said that the president. Jinks said, “I like the way the group is headed, we group’s purpose is to support one another in Christ, con- Along with their service in the community, AEX also can sincerely claim that we are taking more owner- sistent with their name. They do this by “discipling one holds AEX Live each spring for the enjoyment of the ship of the group and that we truly desire to grow as another, and by being a community together that can love whole campus. AEX Live is on Lincoln Lawn, and bands brothers in Alpha Sigma and as men of God.” the campus and [show] the world how God loves them,” that have at least one current or former member of AEX Martin said. come and play for the students. This is the third in a series on the Grove City AEX tries to have a service project together once a “We’re striving to be completely genuine and real,” College Community Living Privilege. Through the end month and some of their recent projects include helping Martin said. AEX is committed to being brothers in of the semester, Collegian Writer Carl Laamanen will an inner city school storehouse by donating supplies and Christ and reaching out to the campus and community. profile groups on their role in the community. The Collegian Entertainment October 17, 2008 19 GAME REVIEW Things to Seeing more of ‘Spore’ Do Video game offers players chance

Looking for an inspiring way at small-scale world domination to earn some extra chapel cred- it? Catch the 2006 film By Anna Brinkman nothing worse than rebirth. This level is per- options for those who want to stretch their “Amazing Grace” at 7 p.m. Collegian Entertainment Editor haps the most playful, with new body part creativity further. There is enough conquest, Monday during alternative options such as wings providing enjoyable battle and strategy to appeal to the majority of chapel in Sticht Lecture Hall. “Spore is more of a toy than a game,” said ways to explore and frolic. gamers; at the same time, the creature design The film chronicles English one Grove City computer science major. It Unfortunately, the game goes downhill and civilization expansion will doubtless Parliament member William was unclear whether this was meant as a from there, as many of the helpfully intuitive appeal to players who are normally less inter- Wilberforce’s drive to abolish compliment or an insult, but Spore’s populari- aspects of gameplay vanish in the next three ested in blood, guts and point-and-shoot. the trans-Atlantic slave trade in ty has made the answer irrelevant. phases. The tribal phase is downright irritat- But though Spore is ambitious, the corner- the United Kingdom. Officially released Sept. 7, Spore is the lat- ing – tribe members are difficult to control, cutting leaves adolescent players possibly est brainchild of Maxis, a brand name of keep track of and feed. In the civilization happier with two other, more time-tested Electronic Arts – a company perhaps best phase, gameplay consists of repetitive games: Microsoft’s Age of Empires and The For those of you sticking known for the wildly popular series of Sims attempts to conquer nearby cities while keep- Sims. Both of these games offer something around for fall break, you’ll be games. ing one’s own citizens happy with adequate Spore is conspicuously lacking: the ability to happy to hear that the Guthrie Yet Spore is no Sim Tower – with cutting- numbers of entertainment centers. The space speed up the passage of time within the game. will soon end its tragic run of edge programming and unparalleled room for age literally takes the game “to infinity and There is only so long that players are willing “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” player creativity, Spore pushes the limits of beyond.” to wait to see their little vehicles crawl across only to follow up with Maxis’ past achievements. Christians may have qualms about this the surface of the planet to claim yet another Disney’s “High School The gist of Spore is simple: design a crea- game because of the prominent role of evolu- spice geyser. Musical 3” which begins its ture and nurture it through five stages of evo- tion; however, taken in context with the Age of Empires allows players to advance run Oct. 24. Daily showings lution, building in improvements and charac- game, this evolution is clearly fanciful and their civilizations through four ages – from are at 7 and 9 p.m. teristics of civilization along the way. Each caricatured. It is also worthwhile to note that stone to imperial – building up their civiliza- stage – Cell, Creature, Tribe, Civilization and the player is the one who initially creates tions along the way. It has the advantage of Space – offers its own unique challenges, each creature and chooses each and every some historical accuracy and stunning graph- The annual Homecoming delights and frustrations. evolutionary advance – more a reflection of ics. The format is also simpler to find units in Dance is tonight in HAL The cell phase is so simple that it is easy to intelligent design than actual macroevolution. play and tell them what to do. Atrium and the Breen Student overcomplicate things, clicking here and there The animation can become visually grating The Sims, which may appeal more to Union Courtyard. The event in a frenzy to escape various spiky, poison- because it is so cartoonish. Lack of texture is females, gives players the opportunity to begins at 8:30 and finishes up emitting creatures. Eat green splotches to a pervasive problem, and throughout game- design houses and the people who live in at 11:30. There will be free become a herbivore; attack smaller neighbors play, many details do not render well past the them, and then proceed to control their food and plenty of opportuni- to become a carnivore. Maintain a careful cell and creature stages. But gameplay seems careers, relationships, and day-to-day life – a ties to show off your dance balance of both to become an omnivore. less the focus of Spore than its more prized virtual dollhouse. moves. The event is free and Players may find the bacteria-inspired appear- feature: the creature creation tool. With the Spore is available on numerous platforms, attire is semi-formal. ance of their cells equally disturbing and ability to customize even the tiniest details – including PC, Mac, and Nintendo DS – there intriguing. Even at this lowest stage, the pos- such as length and curve of spine, size and is even a mobile phone version. Spore is rated sibilities for customization are broad. number of limbs, and even the distance E 10+ for animated blood, comic mischief, The Homecoming Parade will Evolving out of the tidepool and onto land, between eyes - there is the potential to create and fantasy violence. Details can be found on sweep through downtown players enter the creature stage and must an endless number of unique creatures. the official Spore website, www.spore.com. Grove City and on campus destroy potential predators or make alliances Even when play becomes repetitive, the Any game simple enough to be played by tomorrow, showing off the with them to form a pack. It is hard to take promise of more advanced body parts serves ten-year-olds is clearly not for everyone. But decorating skills of our Greek the battles between creatures seriously, espe- as an attractive incentive to continue playing. while players may be disappointed at what community and giving us a cially when the over-the-top epic background In fact, Maxis offers an additional “Creature Spore is not, it does a lovely job as what it is chance to check out the win- music kicks in – and defeat is followed by Creator” software pack with even more – a virtual biological playground. dow designs by some of our campus organizations. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and will be followed by the foot- ball game at 2 p.m. Expect plenty of alumni and numerous future Grovers (a.k.a. adorable children) to line the sidewalks.

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- Compiled By Kelsey Keating and Anna Brinkman Entertainment Co-Editors ‘Spore’ has been called more toy than game. Entertainment The Collegian 20 October 17, 2008

BOOK REVIEW Four novels and a movie ‘Twilight’ series an unexpected hit By Anna Brinkman from other vampire tales, the plot ence offer a variation on the classic becomes skim-worthy – readers Collegian Entertainment Editor relies on many non-traditional ideas romantic protagonist – a pseudo- may marvel at how Meyer can use about the nature of vampires and Byronic hero. so many different phrases to con- Most authors only dream of writ- related supernatural phenomena. Though Meyer has been called vey the exact thought over and ing one New York Times bestseller In an interview with the “next J.K. Rowling,” her books over. And over. As one frustrated – let alone four in a row. But for “Entertainment Weekly,” Meyer have proven distinct in many ways Grove City reader put it, “All the Stephenie Meyer, dreams have said, “I can’t read other people’s from the “Harry Potter” series. characters do is talk!” But despite become reality in more ways than vampires. If it’s too close [to my They appeal to a narrower age the sometimes overbearing one. writing], I get upset; if it’s too far range - mostly preteens and teens - romance, the series’ dark under- Meyer is a dedicated Mormon, away, I get upset. It just makes me and are favored mainly by girls. tones, grippingly suspenseful situa- mother of three sons and wife of an very neurotic.” But Meyer is adamant that she did tions and dry humor have secured accountant, living just outside Fans of vampire fiction may find not intend the story for any given its popularity even across the gen- Phoenix, Ariz. But thanks to her this step away from canon to be jar- niche. der divide. memory of an inspiring dream, she ring, but those without rigid pre- “I didn’t write ‘Twilight’ think- Previews of “Twilight” hint at has also become the author of the conceptions about the genre will ing, ‘Oh, I will appeal to 16-year- stunning action sequences likely to wildly popular Twilight series – likely find these deviations to be olds with this,’” Meyer said in an draw in males who would other- four suspenseful novels chronicling intriguingly original. interview with “Entertainment wise dismiss the story as a chick the unorthodox romance between In light of all the hype, the Weekly.” “I don’t believe that you flick. Edward’s role has been filled the enigmatic vampire, Edward, Twilight books themselves don’t need to write down to teenagers. by British actor Robert Pattinson, “Twilight” will hit the big and the girl, Bella, whose blood he shine too brightly. The start of When I was a teenager, all I read probably best known for playing screen on Nov. 21. craves. “Twilight” is halting, racked with was adult novels … I don’t think the likeable Cedric Diggory in the Meyer’s writing career began on clumsy first-person exposition ment. But independent of Meyer’s you can sell the kids short and say, 2005 film “Harry Potter and the the morning of June 3, 2003, after more fitting for self-published evolution as a writer, the series ‘Well, we’re going to have to dumb Goblet of Fire” (based on J.K. waking up with the urge to write memoirs than a young adult fiction remains consistently engaging it down for them.’ They really don’t Rowling’s fourth Harry Potter the story of two characters in a book. Meyer falls into self-con- enough to draw in millions of read- need that.” book). Bella will be played by the vivid dream. She wrote “Twilight” scious sentence fragments which ers despite some literary hurdles. If anything catches teenagers’ lesser-known Kristen Stewart, who in just three months and has been are intended to convey Bella’s It can be difficult to sympathize interest, it’s conflict – and has most notably appeared in catapulted into the global limelight thoughts, but succeed only in with the main character, Bella, “Twilight” presents enough mental 2002’s “Panic Room” and the ever since its publication in 2005, drawing attention to themselves. whose emotional instability and and physical struggle to satisfy 2008’s “Jumper.” even to the point of inclusion on Her writing feels amateurish, victim mentality soon become tire- even the most angsty adolescent. The first of the two short teaser Time magazine’s list of “100 Most almost as though she is telling a some. It is hard to swallow her sub- The ongoing tension between trailers is packed with action and Influential People for 2008.” The story to a friend rather than writing tle disrespect for her father Charlie Edward and Bella results as much violence, while the other explores three sequels – “New Moon,” a novel. – an incompetent dullard addicted from their intrinsic differences as the development of Edward and “Eclipse,” and “Breaking Dawn” – Nevertheless, as the plot picks up to televised sports – and her com- the various obstacles that emerge to Bella’s relationship. have all spent weeks in the number and the characters grow more real, plicated relationship with her keep them apart. This theme of The final theatrical trailer reveals one position on the New York it becomes easier to overlook flighty mother, who has moved contrast pervades the series, pitting so much of the plot that it leaves Times bestseller list and have sold Meyer’s sometimes painfully bad away and remarried. Yet Bella’s the ordinary against the extraordi- moviegoers with few surprises, and millions of copies worldwide. writing. She thankfully stays away ongoing feelings of inferiority and nary, understanding against preju- those who have not read “Twilight” Meyer is currently working on from the incessant mention of hip inadequacy doubtless resonate with dice, and – naturally – good against should probably avoid watching it. “Midnight Sun,” telling the story of brand names, and the clear sexual many young female readers, and evil. The movie’s official website is “Twilight” from the perspective of abstinence of her characters will Edward’s inscrutability and persist- Some of the ongoing melodrama www.twilightthemovie.com. Edward instead of Bella. After a relieve readers offended by the per- partial draft was posted on the vasive sex of contemporary page- Internet without her permission, she turner fiction. released a portion of it before com- Meyer’s characterizations, plot pletion and took a hiatus; however, structure and dialogue all improve she expects to eventually finish and as her tone becomes more refined; publish the entire work as a com- each book feels more sophisticated plementary novel to “Twilight.” than the last. Still, “Twilight” has The much-anticipated film adapta- an appealing rawness that the other tion of “Twilight” will also be books lack. Perhaps they suffer released on Nov. 21. from more static characters – the “Twilight” is more than just bane of sequels everywhere; or per- another vampire story. Inspired by haps the originality of the concept Meyer’s dream and drawing little becomes worn by the fourth install- The Collegian Entertainment October 17, 2008 21 BEST OF... The top films from reunion years By Kelsey Keating Minnie (Ruth Gordon) and thing much more epic and tran- Entertainment Co-Editor Roman Castevet (Sidney scends common plots and cine- Blackmer), an older couple who matic clichés. Based paritally on personal rub Rosemary the wrong way. It is the tale of The Dude (Jeff bias and mostly on objective While at first they appear nosy, Bridges), a man who works when truth, I have chosen for each 10- soon they become something it suits him, is an avid bowler, a year reunion decade a film that more, negatively influencing her fan of Credence and likes to sip begs to be seen. While each relationship with Guy. on the occasional White Russian movie was not necessarily a hit Rosemary then finds herself when he isn’t getting high. Too upon release, the following films pregnant through mysterious cir- bad for The Dude that he shares are considered “classics” by an cumstances that she is unable to his given name, Jeffrey overwhelming consensus of remember. Minnie and Roman Lebowski, with an extremely viewers. become more stifling in their wealthy Los Angeles attention towards her, Guy Philanthropist. 1958: “Vertigo” becomes more distant, and her Jeff Bridges plays The Dude in the 1998 film ‘The Big Lebowski.’ What we have then is a case of Alfred Hitchcock was easily one paranoia heightens as she born to play. McClane is an from the inside, while keeping mistaken identity, a comedy of of the greatest directors of the believes someone is trying to poi- NYPD cop whose relationship his identity hidden so as not to errors if you will. The other twentieth century. He created psy- son her baby. with his wife is on shaky ground. endanger his wife. What ensues Jeffrey Lebowski’s young trophy chological thrillers that were able What we see are brilliantly exe- She has moved to Los Angeles, is drama, death and a lot of wife, Bunny, (Tara Reid) has to show with dialogue and clever cuted performances on behalf of and McClane tries to reconcile explosions. been “kidnapped” and The Dude, cinematography, what modern Farrow and Gordon and a smooth things between them by visiting Rickman is a fantastic villain to who only wants his stolen rug films fail to do with the aid of spe- script, written by Polanski, with over the Christmas holidays. Willis’ hero. The film really back (“it really tied the room cial effects and better equipment. just enough mystery to keep us As they attend a Christmas hinges on the acting talents of together”), must play the go- The classic thriller “Vertigo” is his interested and enough allusions party at her high-rise office build- Rickman and the butt-kicking between to secure her release. most acclaimed film. to demonic things to keep us ing, a group of terrorists led by ability of Willis. The movie has Every hero needs a sidekick, so James Stewart plays police scared. Gordon was awarded an Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) become a classic in every sense The Dude shares his task with his detective Scottie Ferguson who Oscar for her performance. hold the partygoers hostage in of the word, sparking a franchise bowling partner and Vietnam vet- develops acrophobia (the fear of order to secure the release of and securing Willis’ status as an eran, Walter (John Goodman) heights) after a bungled chase 1978: “Midnight Express” imprisoned terrorists. McClane action icon. who has a penchant for packing sends a fellow officer plummet- There are only two lessons to escapes and decides to take heat and comparing everything to ing to his death. Unable to even be learned from this film: (1) action against Gruber while try- 1998: “The Big Lebowski” ‘Nam. Even Walter has a side- climb a step ladder confidently, never attempt to smuggle drugs, ing to inform the LAPD about While 1998 was without a kick, the sorely awkward Donnie the retired detective is offered a (2) never give the Turkish gov- the scenario. doubt an epic year for cinema (Steve Buscemi) who is told job by his friend, Gavin Elster, to ernment a reason to put you in But the hostage situation is (“Saving Private Ryan,” countless times “you’re out of follow his wife Madeleine (Kim their prison. only a cover as Gruber really “Rushmore,” “The Thin Red your element.” Novak) who he assumes is men- “Midnight Express” is the hor- seeks the hundreds of millions in Line”) there was one film whose “The Big Lebowski” succeeds tally unbalanced, possibly even rifying story of an American col- bonds stored in the building’s truth and beauty stood like a pil- in being hilarious, entertaining, possessed. lege student, Billy Hayes (Brad vault. McClane takes control of lar of hope in a crowd of despair quotable and sometimes surreal. We then learn Madeleine has Davis), who tries to smuggle the situation through communi- … or something like that. “The Maybe a film ranked 151 on some connection to a woman marijuana from Turkey into the cating with a local cop. McClane Big Lebowski” isn’t just another imdb.com’s top 250 filmdeserves who killed herself 100 years ago. United States to pay off his loans. must attempt to take out Gruber Coen brothers film, it is some- a chance? Madeleine attempts suicide by He doesn’t even make it onto the jumping into the San Francisco plane before the Turkish police Bay but is rescued by Ferguson. nab him and throw him in jail. Post Tenebras Lux Her possession by the spirit leads Originally he is sentenced to five her to seek out an old mission, years in prison. But five years in where she climbs into a tower hell is far too long for this naïve After Darkness, Light and jumps, plummeting to her American. The prisoners them- death. Scottie is paralyzed by his selves are rough, but the guards vertigo and unable to save her. make their lives so much worse, But things are not as they seem, brutalizing them both physically and Scottie eventually learns that and sexually. the Madeleine he once knew may Hayes makes a few friends in not have been who she thought prison, mostly other Americans she was. or Europeans, whom he plots At the time of its release, with to make an escape. Things “Vertigo” failed to perform at the become more difficult when the Monument of the box office, leading to a falling guards become harsher, and Reformers, Geneva, out between Stewart and Hitch- Hayes’ sentence is extended to Switzerland. Left to cock. However, in recent years it life because of the added smug- right: Farel, Calvin, Beza and Knox. has grown to become one of the gling charge. After the murder of most widely regarded movies of a fellow inmate and friend, Hayes Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, the twentieth century and the loses it completely and attacks a Solus Christus, Soli Deo Gloria American Film Institute called it guard. He then is sent away to a the ninth best film of all time. section reserved for the insane. “The Midnight Express” is a Ancient truths for modern times. 1968: “Rosemary’s Baby” very dark film, based on true Director Roman Polanski has events and aims to shock and Sunday worship: 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. made some interesting films awe. It was nominated for Best Want more information? Log onto www.covenantopcgrovecity.org. throughout his career, as well as Picture in the 1979 Academy some bad life decisions. However, Awards. And while that remains College class: 9:45 a.m. Sundays one of his greatest accomplish- quite an achievement, the charac- Questions? Contact Dr. John Sparks at [email protected]. ments is the epic horror/thriller ter development established by Bible study: 7 p.m. every other Friday “Rosemary’s Baby,” a film that director Alan Parker is some of Need directions? Contact Pastor Gerald Dodds at [email protected]. blends paranoia and the occult. the best in modern cinema. Actress Mia Farrow plays Rosemary Woodhouse, a young 1988: “Die Hard” wife who has just moved into a The first film in the “Die Hard” Covenant Orthodox Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian gorgeously eerie New York City series is far and away the best of Church is a Reformed voice for apartment along with her social- the four. The original introduces Presbyterian the Gospel of Christ in town. ladder climbing husband, Guy. us to John McClane, played by There they meet the neighbors, Bruce Willis in the role he was Church 140 E. Poplar St. Entertainment The Collegian 22 October 17, 2008 ALBUM REVIEW ‘Acid Tongue’ a spit in the face Jenny Lewis’ new release has sunk oh-so-low By Jessica White purposeless track, i.e. “Bad Man’s World” “See Fernando” sounds most like a syn- Collegian Staff Writer and “Trying My Best to Love You.” thesis of all her previous discography, and The album starts off weak, especially in perhaps we can hope that the next release On her last album released with former vocals, with “Black Sand.” Not only is it will be more in this direction instead of the band RiloKiley, “Under the Blacklight,” sung through the nose, the lyrics are equally aimless one she’s wandering in now. Jenny Lewis had made a lot of progress terrible. “Carpetbaggers” features a special guest: since the simplistic, sickingly sweet 90s Gone are the complex structures of songs Elvis Costello. pop circa “The Frug.” like “A Man/Me/Then Jim” – instead we Surprisingly it doesn’t make it a worth- Lewis is back again, sans the RiloKiley get “I fell in love with a beautiful boy on while listen and would have been better Watson Twins. This time she’s got an acid the black sand / He took me away, I was without him rasping through the second tongue, or so she professes. “Acid Tongue” never the same on the black sand.” Genius. verse. “Trying My Best to Love You” is ushers in a new sound, which, although at The second track, “Pretty Bird,” flounders another song with no movement or point. first is catchy and eclectic, upon repeat is for awhile and still never gets anywhere but “Jack Killed Mom” at least opens with a dull and listless. a few electric guitar riffs. The song would catchy piano and a metronome beat. This is Lewis, having taken a break from have been better served at the end of the the first true narrative song on the album, RiloKiley to produce her first solo album, album, or perhaps not included at all. But which is surprising because it’s track 10, “Rabbit Fur Coat,” showed her truly that’s the way with this LP. and narrative songs are Lewis’s specialty twangy side. It seems as though Lewis amassed 11 (“Portions for Foxes,” “A Better Son or Finally able to unleash the plucky side of songs and decided she had enough material Daughter,” and “Love and War”). her guitar, it seemed as though Lewis had to make an album; who cares about the Outstanding? No. But it is another album discovered her niche with “Happy,” “The quality of the stuff? and now Lewis can scratch another mark on Big Guns,” and “Handle With Care.” “Next Messiah” is the closest we get to the blackboard. “Acid Tongue” was appar- Solo, and in complete control (the Watson the days of “Rabbit Fur Coat,” but it’s cer- ently produced just for the sake of produc- twins only contributed their names), she tainly no saving grace for the album. ing another album. settled in to music she was born to make. “Bad Man’s World” is just that – bad. The For now, keep “Under the Blacklight” Now, truly alone, it seems as though she title track is vocally solid and includes and “Rabbit Fur Coat” in your five-disc can’t decide what kind of music to make. some nice male-part harmonies, but it is changer. Save your money for the next Each song seems to either be a throwback acoustic when she should have taken every release; maybe it’ll actually be worth buy- to a previous RiloKiley album or simply a opportunity to inject pizzazz into this piece. ing. Lewis’ new album not her best. First Homecoming food drive set for this weekend Be a part of the first Homecoming food drive this weekend on the Grove City College campus. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow Where: The registration table in HAL Atrium and the Alumni Hospitality tent on the Quad Why: The drive benefits Mercer Food Warehouse How: A number of campus organizations, housing groups, fraternities and sororities got together to sponsor this special Homecoming Weekend event. The group that collects the most food will be given a monetary prize to be donated to the charity of its choice. Who: Anyone who wants to particpate may do so. Drop canned goods and other non-perishable food off at the HAL Atrium or Quad tent. The food drive has been advertised in News & Notes, the campus e-newsletter; around campus; and during last Sunday’s Vespers service. The mission of The Community Food Warehouse is to “provide low-cost and nutritional food products in continuing and sufficient vol- ume to its member agencies who are addressing food insecurity issues that affect the unemployed, underemployed and neglected in Mercer County.” The warehouses website states that its goals are: 1) To address food insecurity in our area. 2) To bring as much food into Mercer County as possible. 3) To distribute food as fairly as possible. 4) To coordinate area food programs and assist them with technical support. 5) To project a positive image in the communi- ty and address the issue of hunger. The Collegian Entertainment October 17, 2008 23

paid advertisement Perspectives The Collegian 24 October 17, 2008 Ensuring educational excellence excludes entertainment as education Live” and “The Daily Show” the instructor is simply a per- consider the world in which they try to teach students the are mentioned as regular former whose chief means is to they live by confronting world- importance and significance of sources of election news for entertain or excite the learners views; now, education conforms Adam Smith, secession, or young people. will find that learners are not to and confirms the asphyxiated superconductors. The trend of entertainment actually learning much at all worldview of the “distracted Professors cannot win a con- replacing enlightenment pre- because the subject and mes- generation.” test for attention with those dis- vails in the “digital generation,” sage is lost in the medium. Not only has this education- tractions. more aptly labeled the “distract- Entertained students are not lite by entertainment pedagogy By nature, Smith is not nearly ed generation.” engaged students. prolonged the immaturity of as entertaining as YouTube and The entertainment addiction Instead of helping students students, it leaves them unpre- secession doesn’t hold a candle has so “anesthetized” youth that learn the material, entertain- pared for academic study in col- to AIM, simply because those the National Conference of ment as education – or was it lege. distractions are technology State Legislatures ominously the other way around? – has Students constantly distracted specifically designed to enter- concluded, “young people do impeded learning. by technology, accustomed to tain and maintain attention. not understand the ideals of cit- Studies show that today’s receiving a few spoon-fed facts Attempts to make the lecture izenship...[they] lack the knowl- youth know less than their par- from an entertaining “educator” or discussion on an academic edge necessary for self-govern- ents did at the same age. This is to regurgitate on a state test subject entertaining will only ment” – which perhaps explains no doubt caused by the older cannot contribute to higher edu- dilute and trivialize the topic. Barack Obama’s candidacy. generation’s failure to address cation’s intellectual discourse. Some truths worth knowing This is because of their addic- the problem of simple-minded Bauerlein notes his col- seem boring, requiring a great tion to entertainment, which youths that delight in distrac- leagues’ concern about this gen- deal of complex, difficult By Ryan F. Biese crowds out any learning by tion; rather they changed the eration of students’ “puny” thought, but such wisdom is Collegian Writer making learning only an obsta- classroom to make it compete knowledge reserves compared often most rewarding once mas- cle to acquiring more entertain- for the attention of those dis- to previous generations, leaving tered. If we allow education to “Are you not entertained? Is ment. tracted minds with something them unable to participate in be entertainment, the citizenry this not why you are here?” In order to be relevant, the more entertaining. discussion “beyond their social will never know what it is to be cries Russell Crowe in pedagogical potentates have By acquiescing to my genera- circuit.” truly educated. “Gladiator” in a fury at his frus- decided that instead of con- tion’s desire for amusement, the Business-minded college Following the potentates’ tration that he was now strictly fronting the addiction, teachers education system has failed to administrators have noticed the course, “Education” – once the an entertainment device. must entertain. teach that life is not only about change in “demand” and are source of the bright shining Many “educators” now ask By pandering to the youth’s being entertained. urging the faculty to cope with apples of wisdom – will turn to that same question to their stu- self-centered desire to be Today, all too often, teachers the change by providing enter- ashes upon the lips of students, dents. “entertained,” the American try to simply excite the students taining classes. not worth anything at all. In the Jan. 6, 2006, issue of education system has worsened with flashy presentations and The previously uncon- Academics must risk the label the “Chronicle of Higher the trend of entertainment’s laughable projects. scionable thought – that one of “dinosaur” or “conservative,” Education,” Dr. Mark Bauerlein increasing hegemony over life By changing instruction in would go to class to be enter- for the sake of knowledge and noted that not only have young and learning in young people. this way, it becomes impossible tained – is already upon the wisdom, and stand up to the people declined in their politi- The American education sys- to successfully meet young peo- Academy. pedagogical potentates who cal consciousness, but they now tem, because of adopting an ple’s need for knowledge. Professors are now urged to decree that they must now receive news largely from entertainment model for teach- Formerly, education existed be more captivating than assume the role of show master entertainment sources. ing, must forgo teaching sub- to help people better them- YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo! and hold fast to their role as Bauerlein cited a Pew study jects requiring serious contem- selves, to develop through Games, Solitaire, Amazon.com, guardian and giver of knowl- showing that “Saturday Night plation. An institution in which enriching their minds and to cell phones, and Blackberries as edge. Beware the praise of youth By William Ross styles are founded in the undisci- prefer fun. mon in all or any, in cannibal- that he should…find enjoyment Contributing Writer plined nature of youth, as stu- So it is with computers. Our ism’s case, areas. in his toil” (2:24). Doing so is dents mostly choose the learning generation has grown up with The commonality of computers difficult. Discipline, therefore, is The recent Learning Style style to which they have had these tools, but since they have in society does not mean they crucial and yet antithetical to Survey administered via e-mail to most exposure, easiest access and always been around we are should be common in the class- youthful impulse. Discipline must the campus intended to aid stu- from which they encounter least accustomed to their presence. room, much less normal. come from a variety of sources dents in knowing their own learn- intellectual resistance. What They are common. If I never saw Computers, being tools that make then. ing style and enable them to meets these criteria for many a swivel chair again after the age daily labor easier, are less intel- First, self- and mutual account- make a better learning choice. Grove City College students? of six, I never would have been lectually straining. That is why ability is critical. Ask yourself if Noteworthy, however, was the Computers. They are common tempted to misuse it. we use them at all. The question something common is also nor- lack of a digital versus manual and preferred, but are they nor- But in the digitized age, com- becomes, is less intellectual strain mal. We must call ourselves and style comparison in the survey, mal? The latter issue is some- puters are even more available, better in education? Learning is others to a higher standard when thereby assuming students’ learn- thing that must be addressed on and so the temptation for misuse hard work and always has been. it is not. ing (and testing) style without this campus. by the Digital Generation rises. Human sin nature dictates that Second, those in authority have addressing it outright. Due to the preferences of the Therefore we must examine how we carefully avoid such a thing, the right to enforce what is best, There is an assumption in and Digital Generation, students and why we use computers. especially if it is in our best inter- the knowledge of which arises for the Digital Generation that make poor learning style choices. Society uses computers est, as is hard work in education. out of experience and wisdom. digital, being easier and more I recall from my childhood the because they are easier, quicker Paul made this observation in Youth are not wise and thus need efficient, must be better. Society treat of a simple swivel chair. I and more efficient than “the old Romans 7:19 – we avoid doing an example of both wisdom and often believes that computers are would lie stomach-down on it, method.” the good we want and do the discipline. True education common enough that the Digital spinning in circles and having a Natural human tendency is to opposite. (I am not accusing requires the hard work and the Generation operates best using great time. use tools to make labor easier, computer users of sin or comput- discipline of stretching ourselves. them. Yet commonality is not the Since then, I have mostly lost and since computers have so ers of being inherently evil here, Students learn from those who same as normalcy. my impulse to swivel and roll many capabilities to do so, we but that …). know better than ourselves how Most students do not know around on desk chairs, because have carved a niche for comput- Our digitized society modifies to learn and how to be disci- which learning style is best but now I use them to sit. But occa- ers in nearly every corner of our work to make it easier. We must plined so that we have a model to the style they prefer: writing, typ- sionally, what I used as a toy and lives; thus their commonality. Yet remember, however, that hard aspire to. Paedo-centric, undisci- ing notes from PowerPoint and now use as a tool tempts me to something common in one place, work is rewarding. The preacher plined society wants to let the so on. In many cases, preferred do a few laps around the room like cannibalism, is not necessari- in Ecclesiastes says, “There is students manage a classroom, but because it is fun, and usually I ly normal and should not be com- nothing better for a person than beware the praise of youth. The Collegian Perspectives October 17, 2008 25 The Collegian Letter from the editor what it has done. During my four years, there Since 1891 Let’s take a look at some of have even been a few etiquette The Grove City the stories from past Collegian Homecoming is dinners. issues: Homecoming is about recall- College Newspaper In the 90s, a dance founded about recalling ing past times and bridging the 100 Campus Drive by a group of men on campus gaps. It’s about remembering Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127 enjoyed a four-year span. past times and and coming home to do so. It’s Phone: (724) 458-2193 Former Vice President of about finding commonality and Fax: (724) 458-2167 Student Affairs Dr. Nancy (Lee bridging the reliving what was special. www.gcc.edu/The_Collegian.php ’54) Paxton was hard at work At the College, the familiar [email protected] gaps. It’s about in those days teaching etiquette brings back those memories. Editorial Staff through semi-annual dinners. remembering, and The bridge even 50 years and In ’88, two students hosted coming home to do unites us as one. Editor-in-Chief: an international music radio Whatever brought you to the Darin Miller show on WSAJ. Orchesis was so. It’s about College, you were absorbed Managing Editor: alive and well then and guys into it in some way, and what Sarah Beth Gross performed in it then as they do finding commonality the College is today reflects in Senior Copy Editor: now. some way what you made of it Kelley Smith The ’70s saw professors lead- and reliving what during your time here. Layout Editor: By Darin Miller ing trips internationally – one was special. And the time has come for Megan Osborne Collegian Editor-in-Chief trip to “Bonnie Scotland” cost current students to do the same, Copy Editors: $526, including roundtrip air- to leave their mark on campus. Andrew Hart A few days ago, while fare. Darin Miller So this weekend, whether Corrie Schwab preparing for the Homecoming The theater department was Senior you graduated decades ago or David Janssen issue of The Collegian, I also around in 1973, students have not yet graduated, say Katie McIntyre browsed the archives to get a performed Thorton Wilder’s hello to someone new. Kevin Schellhase sense of how Homecoming “The Skin of Our Teeth.” A lot can change in 50 years, For students, find the connec- News Co-Editors: issues have looked in the past As far back as the 60s, the but it’s remarkable how much tion that brings you together. Sarah Boyd and to get a sense of what was new freshmen displayed their has remained the same. For graduates, find the con- Anne Marie Booth happening on campus in the talents for the campus. Outside of the College’s bub- nection that makes us one and Life Co-Editors: last 50 years. In 1958, the College hosted ble, U.S. presidents come and see how the mark you made on Kelli Gradel The Collegian itself varied Oxford’s debate team. Then go and the economy fluctuates. the College is influencing those Arielle Bateman vastly from year to year, in again in 2008, the present Personally, I remain largely on campus today. length and style. It evolved debate team won over teams unaffected by the changes, as I In the end, we are all Entertainment Co-Editors: through time in its design, lay- from Hillsdale and Central suspect most of the students on Wolverines, whether we gradu- Kelsey Keating out, content and phrasing. Michigan to begin the season. campus do. ated in 1958 or moved into our Anna Brinkman But I also saw what remained Finally, in 1957, students per- Here at the College we still freshman dorm room in 2008. Sports Editor: the same. formed William Shakespeare’s attend dances and we still per- To those who have made the Jane Wilson The Collegian’s purpose has “The Merchant of Venice,” form; we still take trips abroad College what it is today, wel- Photo Editors: consistently been to deliver which has also come full circle – albeit more expensive ones – come back Grovers, Andy Drabic news to the campus, and since in this year’s production of the and we still enjoy our campus Wolverines. Joshua Kitamura its inception in 1891, that’s bard’s “As You Like It.” media outlets. Welcome home. Business Staff Business Manager: Karen Bourquin Managing editor describes future Advertising Manager: Sammi Vermilya dation, is commonly my Tower and peek in on the about the political scene around Distribution Manager: response to the thoughts of what Collegian’s editors and laugh at the world. Local, state and Brandy Tillow next year will bring. how harried their lives are as I national politics all affect our I wonder more and more at the hopefully fondly remember the lives. This section probably Administrative world I will be entering. Will my long nights and stressful won’t happen this year, but 10 Staff children grow up in the same moments of this year. years from now? America I did? What is happen- Darin and I have overseen the In the Entertainment section, Administrative Adviser: ing to my country? What will publication of eight issues thus we review plenty of movies and Amy Clingensmith the world look like in 10 years? far and yet have barely scratched music, but wouldn’t it be grand Faculty Adviser: These thoughts are common the surface of our hopes and to have weekly book recommen- Dr. Jason R. Edwards plagues to the graduate. The dreams for the year. dations? I would love to open OPINIONS appearing on these alumni returning to campus Will those ideas be passed on? the paper each week and find a pages, unless expressly stated faced them years ago and the When I return in 10 years, will I subject list of good books to otherwise, represent the views underclassmen will face them in be able to marvel at the new sec- read, simply for the joy of read- of the author and are not the the near future. tions or the neat changes our ing. I wish it would happen this collective views of The In high school, the weight of successors have made to the year. I don’t think it will, but 10 Collegian, its staff or Grove college entrance seems all-con- paper? years from now? City College. suming and then, in no time at As our society gets ever more Darin earnestly desires profes- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must all, you are finding a job or technological, Darin and I have sors to begin sharing their opin- be no longer than 500 words By Sarah Beth Gross applying to graduate school. The talked about integrating the ions on a regular basis in the and should be sent to Darin Collegian Managing Editor time in the bubble is transitory, Collegian more and more with Perspectives section. We have so Miller at Box 2197 or the life fleeting. online features. Perhaps a cam- many talented men and women Finishing the eighth week of [email protected]. Alumni are returning from pus-wide email could be sent on on campus who specialize in a school, much of this year has five, 10, 25, even 50 years ago. Thursdays with teasers of the plethora of disciplines – would- Letters must be received by gone. This year, although I’ve As they rotated out of the bub- most interesting articles in n’t you love to learn from those Monday at 5 p.m. The learned new things – from how ble, did they know where they Friday’s paper. That will proba- professors you don’t even know? Collegian reserves the right to to publish a weekly newspaper were going? Do they come back bly not happen this year, but 10 This may not happen this year, edit or hold any letter. to what a sigmoidal graph shows to striking changes on campus, years from now? but 10 years from now? to how my zygomaticus makes or are things fairly the same? I Wouldn’t it be fantastic to We have so many plans, yet so Anonymous letters will not be me smile – the greatest lesson can’t even begin to guess where have an entire section devoted little time. But the newspaper published. will be how to say goodbye. I will be in 10 years…or even simply to politics? This election didn’t end with its past editors, The Collegian is published by Senior year passes uncontrol- ten months! Yet one thing that I season has proven to me that we and it won’t end with Darin and Grove City College, Grove City, lably and soon my class will do look forward to, God willing, have a very politically cognizant me. Our plans could come to Pa. step outside the bubble into the is coming back to campus in 10 campus. It would be delightful fruition, but maybe not. real world and real life. or 20 years. to create a space for students to Who knows what will happen Anticipation, tinged with trepi- I will walk up the stairs to the air their opinions or share news in the next 10 years? Perspectives The Collegian 26 October 17, 2008 A schoolhouse becomes a jail? By Katie Drabik are ever written on this group of stu- school experience.” points out, “there have been a number Contributing Writer dents. Most educational documents are If this is the case, the answer will not of comprehensive, evidence-based written about issues such as vouchers, be found in the prison cell but rather in reviews on the effectiveness of early An occurance is happening where stu- discipline, or achievement, because why the classroom. Hirschi goes on to fur- school-based programs to prevent delin- dents in public schools slip through the would parents care about the education ther show that, “Forty nine percent of quency and offending.” cracks and, while still very young, they of any student other than their own? the boys who dislike school have com- Environmentally focused interventions become very lost. This is a valid question asked of an mitted two or more delinquent acts in – such as school and discipline manage- In an age where education is at the increasingly self-centered society. The the previous year, compared to only ment – and individually focused inter- forefront, where a bill called “No Child answer is that by failing to meet the nine percent of those who like school.” ventions – such as counseling, social Left Behind” is discussed relentlessly needs of this group, the end result is a Obviously, education happens to be work and other therapeutic interventions and where the President desires to be grave danger to the general public. the crux of the juvenile delinquent – have been shown to decrease aggres- the Education President as he was the Theft, murder, hate and more evils issue. sive behavior and delinquency by more Education Governor, the instruction of begin to run rampant as is now the Students who feel uncomfortable and than 15 percent in all cases. These one group of adolescents is far from unfortunate case in Chicago, Ill. unwanted in school tend to lash out at school programs are the answer to pre- center stage. A recent report from ABC news found the society that puts them in the institu- venting juvenile crime. Indeed, a number of children in the that, for the second year in a row, there tion. And, although some may see it as a There are many issues in education United States are being left behind has been an obvious surge in students waste to try so hard to educate these that need to be addressed. Yet no issue every day. These are the unwanted chil- killed by students with gun violence in troubled youth, it would in fact be of is ever more important than any one stu- dren, the hopeless children, and the Chicago. great worth for every member of society. dent. overlooked children which may be the Delinquents pose a threat to society. If in schools the problem of delin- Thousands of students are being over- very reasons why it is so dangerous to Instead of punishing and discounting quency is created, then it is also in looked every year; they enter a life of let them slip away. them after their mistakes have been schools that the problem can be solved. crime, and they stay in that life. These students are what society calls made, a better solution is education. School-based interventions on delin- Education is the last best hope that this delinquents. How does education fit into According to Travis Hirschi, a promi- quency are the answer. seemingly hopeless group has. their lives of crime? The answer may nent author on juvenile crimes, As recent research from David If education is your calling, I invite come as a surprise. “Delinquency is a means of relieving Farrington and Brandon Welsh in you to recognize this overlooked frac- First, it must be stated that few articles frustration generated by unpleasant “Saving Children From a Life of Crime” tion of your future mission field.

BLAST FROM THE PAST Distant Drums Jack and Diane By Bob Wilson The group is composed of two least, to keep them to yourself. By R. B. Stinson Grovers? It is a possibility. Surely Grove City College, Reprinted Collegian Writer types; those who can produce The point of this article is not Reprinted Collegian Writer and won’t for fear of losing the to advocate non-conformity to like any other community, has A century or so ago, Henry approval of the group; and those the point of violating all accept- “Oh yeah, life goes on, long its share of Jack and Dianes. David Thoreau wrote, “If a man who cannot produce and are able social behavior. It is, how- after the thrill of living is gone.” Even among our alumni are does not keep pace with his afraid that the progress made by ever, an appeal for students to So goes the refrain of one of found counterparts of Jack and companions, perhaps it is the individual will only serve to assert themselves. If we as col- today’s popular songs that we so Diane. Although, these people because he hears a distant drum- mirror their own shortcomings. lege students are to be the often hear on our stereos. are in the minority. mer. Let him step to the music When progress is made, some- enlightened leaders of tomorrow, The story involves a high Fortunately, the majority of he hears however measured or one is left behind and no one we cannot allow ourselves to school couple named Jack and alumni and students know the far away.” wants to be left behind. If the blend into the masses. We must Diane. Jack has his own car and thrill of life. They are the people As college students, our individual quickens his pace, the leave this institution as creative wants to be a football star. Diane who return for Homecoming, increased intelligence and broad- group must step lively to keep individuals, possessing strong is a debutant that just goes along who receive awards, who partic- ened activities should tune our from falling back; however, the convictions and high ideals, and for the ride. ipate in homecoming activities, ears to the many distant drums group would rather bind the willing to become active respon- Our young American couple and make the event a memorable of self-development and leader- leaders to the tortoise like speed sible members of our society. seems to be happy growing up experience. To those of you who ship; but what a pitiful few of us of the slowest element. Hence, No group has the right to dic- in the “heartland,” but the prize our heritage, we welcome attempt to march to the cadence. when an individual attempts to tate the limits of any man’s abil- refrain continues, “…hold on to you… In other words, instead of our better, establish, or enrich him- ities or talents. Above all, no sixteen for as long as you can, …“Oh yeh, life goes on and emerging as leaders, now and in self by delving into the activities group has the right to mold an changes come around real soon the thrill of living it is never the future, we find ourselves not approved by the group, he individual’s opinions or beliefs make us women and men.” gone.” sinking into the quagmire of becomes a “stone,” “out of it,” to its own standards of medioc- Doesn’t this song generally Perhaps today we can espe- conformity. or “meester.” rity. reflect a dominant idea in our cially say this, since among the So many of us fail to realize It is relatively simple to join When any group denies us the culture – that the real thrills and many valuable aspects of our our ambitions and produce to the group here at Grove City freedom of thought and deed and joys come only at an early age. heritage, the most prized one is our highest potential; instead, we College. To overcome the fear of we allow it to do so, we cease to Then, as one gets older and obli- the teaching of the Christian yield to social pressure and fall becoming a social outcast is, exist as men, for every man has gations increase, life becomes faith and its enduring values. It to progress. Before our eyes, our indeed, a difficult task. For the right to “step to the music he boring. is particularly this which helps convictions and goals fade and example, it is not acceptable hears – however measured or far Sure, Jack and Diane have us to see what makes life worth disappear. procedure for members of the away.” their moments…But in the long living. We ask ourselves, “Why?” and group to attend assemblies or run, as the songwriter implies, the answer is that we are afraid any other cultural program on - This article was reprinted they have nothing to be thrilled - This article was reprinted – afraid to deviate from the campus. An appreciation of the from the Oct. 7, 1958, about because life goes on. from the Oct. 9, 1982, norm. We fear departing from finer things in life develops taste Homecoming edition Could Jack and Diane be Homecoming edition the safety of mass behavior and and taste is an individual matter. becoming self-sufficient individ- The group consequently cannot uals. accept culture. Moreover, if you When one becomes an individ- are a capable organizer or leader, ual, the group withdraws its pro- you must remain separate from How to submit letters to the editor tection and approval. The group the group, for there is no place The Collegian appreciates letters from all of its readers. We leave will do everything within its in the group for initiative. Thus, room in each issue to accommodate any letters which may be sent to power to dominate a life and in the past, only a few students us during the week. repress all attempts to rise above have been willing to resist the As such, it is important to note that opinions expressed on the letters its rather limited standards. Not group’s displeasure. Finally, if to the editor pages do not represent the opinions of The Collegian or to move in lock step with the you are a student, pre theo or Grove City College. group is to risk removal from its otherwise, with strong religious Letters to the editor should be 500 words or less and sent to confines and no one wants to be convictions, you are asked to [email protected]. left alone on a barren plateau. forget your beliefs or at the very The Collegian Sports October 17, 2008 27

MEN’S RUGBY SOFTBALL Defeated, but still leading Preseason shows By Brandon Stiles line. The conversion was made and CMU pulled Collegian Writer ahead. Downtrodden but not beaten, the Wolverines refocused and stepped up play. spring potential Grove City College men’s rugby underwent a Intent at recovering, Grove City kicked-off to final regular-season match Saturday against CMU and stopped the ball midfield. The forward By Ali Eastham Carnegie Mellon University, the second-place team pack worked together and overturned a critical and Faith Piper in the Allegheny Rugby Union Men’s Collegiate CMU ruck, gaining repossession of the ball. The Division III Conference. The match was held on the Wolverines passed the ball across the field where Contributing Writers IM fields on a beautiful, mild fall afternoon. sophomore Chris Haskins, playing eight-man, The Grove City College The game started off with CMU receiving: the offloaded the ball to junior Brandon Stiles. Stiles women’s softball team had their Grove City kick-off was sent into CMU’s forward ran the ball in for Grove City’s second try, tying up first game-day experience of the pack. From there, Grove City responded with a hard the game. Grove City and CMU entered the second year this month at Allegheny hit, causing a knock-on penalty; a scrum was half both with renewed excitement. College. awarded to Grove City. Initial scrummaging for the Game play was fiercer than ever as the The preseason tournament ball showed both packs to be competitive. Grove Wolverines defended against CMU’s harsh offense. marked the beginning and end of City pushed hard and won the first ball. Sophomore Stopped several times short at the try-line, CMU fall ball action, giving the team James Brinkerhoff was a notable player starting the was unable to score. Eventually, the Wolverines an opportunity to recognize game at prop for the first time. The ball moved out removed the ball and sent it into opposing territory, improvements that can be made to the back line, led by sophomore Mark Leber at relieving pressure. before their main season. fly-half. The backs were consistent at moving the Andrew was able to finally secure a lead with a Sporting new practice uniforms ball out to the wings, which gained important penalty kick score. Ahead, Grove City held on and marked with the slogan “playing meters for the team. fought back against CMU’s pressing forwards and with a difference,” the team’s Play continued in its usual, rugged fashion with backs. Soon after, scrum-half junior Jacob Sims was strong work ethic and respect on Courtesy Grace Murtoff more hard hits and fierce rucks by both teams. The able to score again for the Wolverines as the ball Freshman Grace Murtoff waits and off the field was evident. for the pitch. Wolverines struggled to move the ball forward, tak- was sent out to the back line. The Lady Wolverines faced ing advantage of its quick and powerful forwards. The ball was swung out wide where a fast succes- Allegheny, LaRoche and Junior Jacob Sims, playing scrum-half, dependably sion of runs moved the ball into key position close Westminster Colleges. The first time as possible. The tourna- and efficiently moved the ball to both the forwards to CMU’s try line. Sims grabbed the ball recycled game against the tournament host ment’s game rules were even and the backs. from a ruck and ran the ball straight into CMU was filled with tremendous field- altered from the strict spring reg- Close to the beginning of the match, freshman opposition where a dive over the try line landed ing and hitting, ending in a 3-2 iment; most games featured Aaron Kingsley received the ball at wing and car- Grove City five more points and widened the win- Grove City victory. Sophomore teams having their entire roster in ried it up-field, evading several tackles from the ning margin. Lauren Pennell pitched a winning the lineup instead of the tradi- CMU opposition to score the first try for Grove A startled CMU responded. With two minutes left game with five strikeouts and tional nine. City. Senior Andrew Brinkerhoff kicked for conver- in the match, CMU pounded the ball through the only three hits, walking just two This year Fisher is joined by sion bringing the score to 7-0. Wolverine’s defense, bringing the score to 19-20, batters. Sophomore infielder two other seniors, outfielder CMU, out-sizing the Wolverines, responded with Grove City. The conversion kick was made, howev- Christine Slater scored two runs Rachael Risbon and first base- aggression, trying to outperform Grove City’s sleek er, establishing CMU in the lead, at 21-20. The while junior catcher Jessica man Kelley Smith. Three juniors backline. CMU remained unsuccessful until they Wolverines were not able to retake the lead. Hodge scored one. on the team, Hodge, Laura Miller ran a try in off of a long kick and a quick succes- Grove City still remains in first place. The next The Lady Wolverines then went and Candi Van Tuil, will definite- sion of short runs down the sideline. The conver- match, taking place on homecoming weekend, will to face Presidents’ Athletic ly see time at many different sion was made, tying the game. The Wolverines be the semi-final match against either Fairmont Conference rival Westminster but positions, and transfer Heidi remained focused, though. State University or Robert Morris University. Kick- could not maintain a winning Lohr will commit her time to the Later, after more struggling for possession by off time is TBD but will be tomorrow. All are wel- streak, falling 5-4. Despite the outfield. Hodge will be filling the both teams, CMU was able to score again off a fast come and encouraged to come and support the team loss, sophomore Faith Piper hit team’s vacant starting catcher’s break from a penalty kick at Grove City’s 10 meter and their quest for the division championship title. her first home run. spot. A number of players showed Along with Pennell, Slater and promise in positions in which Piper, sophomore Brittany Young VOLLEYBALL they had little or no experience. will return in the spring to help Senior Amy Fisher was called lead the Lady Wolverines to a back to the mound after the successful season. Young is also team’s pitching staff was reduced a member of the women’s volley- Liberati breaks record to only Pennell at the end of last ball team, so she was unable to year. Fisher is the epitome of a participate in the fall ball season. Grove City College senior utility player, having the ability Last year she was the team’s middle hitter Natalie Liberati to play any infield position like dominant leadoff batter who led became the school’s all-time an all-star. Both Fisher and the teams in walks and started in leader in kills on Oct. 8 but the Pennell shared the mound for the centerfield. host Wolverines dropped a 24- second game, and Fisher also The team has received a fresh- 26, 25-16, 25-22, 25-20 verdict saw time at third base. men class packed with power, to Geneva (14-3) in Presidents’ After a short break, the Lady potential and talent. Grace Athletic Conference volleyball Wolverines were back on the Murtoff and Ali Eastham will see action at the College Arena. field to play their final fall game the most time in the outfield, Liberati recorded 17 kills in against LaRoche. Unfortunately, with Eastham also seeing time Wednesday’s match to eclipse the girls could not pick up a vic- behind the plate. Amanda Liz Sparks ’99 as the program’s tory on a very tough 3-2 defeat. Furmage will be a utility infield- all-time leader in kills. Sparks Pennell pitched the entire game, er, bouncing between third, sec- accumulated 1,303 kills from allowing seven hits and, with the ond and shortstop. Infielders Kari 1995-98. Liberati now has help of the defense, forced Iliff and Elizabeth “Leeza” 1,308 kills for her career. For LaRoche to strand five on base. Covatto will both contribute at the season, she has 322 kills in Head Coach Chelle Fuss said third base. At the tournament 89 sets, an average of 3.62. Courtesy Fred Jenny that the team played well togeth- Covatto also saw time in right Sophomore Jodi Barry added The team huddles and receives a word of encouragement from er. field, and Iliff was utilized at sec- eight kills while sophomore Head Coach Susan Roberts. NCAA rules only allow three ond base. Becky Chapa posted seven the fourth-highest single-season leaders include Sarah Hamsher weeks of practice and 21 innings The team now heads into its kills. Freshman setter Annie total in program history. ’97 (1993-96) with 2,150 digs, of play for the fall ball season. conditioning season before spring Barry distributed 39 assists. It is the second straight sea- Rhonda Cratty (1990-93) with With all the hard work the team practice begins in January. The Annie Barry, Jodi Barry and son that a Grove City player 563 blocks and Cara Denniston put into practicing, the season’s Lady Wolverines will then be sophomore Kim Budd all has established a new career ’03 (1999-2002) with 242 aces. games started and ended within traveling to Kissimmee, Fl., in recorded 18 digs while Liberati statistical record. In 2007, set- The match against Geneva seven hours on Saturday. This February for spring training to added 16 digs against Geneva. ter Kim Walsh ’08 set a new does not count in the PAC tournament’s statistics will not kick off their traditional season. Liberati led Grove City in Grove City record with 4,409 standings due to Geneva’s pro- reflect on spring statistics; the The first home game is March 17 kills in both 2006 and 2007. career assists. visional status in NCAA goal of this opportunity was to against Penn State Beaver at 4:00 Her 430 kills in 2007 ranks as Grove City’s other career Division III. give the women as much playing p.m. on College Field. Sports The Collegian 28 October 17, 2008 College grads reconnect on and off the field By Joey Charlton ups, the action is far from uncom- petitive. Collegian Writer Chris Reed ’07 is looking for- Homecoming. friends, food and “It’s neat because ward to coming back for his sec- festivities. Football games, danc- ond men’s lacrosse game as an Homecoming ing and of course, the crowning there is that sort of alum and sixth overall counting of a king and queen. brotherhood and his time spent on varsity as a stu- While it is easy to get caught up dent. Alumni Games in the myriad activities surround- camaraderie of it “In the five alumni games that ing this jubilant weekend, there I’ve played, it’s hardly ever a are faces in the crowd that often all.” blowout, because the guys take it Saturday go unnoticed until they are the Chris Reed pretty seriously,” he said. “Last ones to unexpectedly step onto year’s game was a one-goal 8:30 a.m., Women’s soccer - Varsity field the field or court. ‘07 game.” These are the faces of the alum- While the alumni are always 9 a.m., Women’s lacrosse - IM fields ni who are welcomed back to the partly to encourage former play- eager to show that they can still Grove City College campus this ers to attend Homecoming and run with the younger players, the 9 a.m., Women’s water polo - PLC Pool weekend, many of whom are support their former teammates experience is also beneficial for gearing up to relive some of the who were chosen for the induc- the current varsity roster as they 10 a.m., Women’s rugby - IM fields glory days of competing in col- tion. get in shape for games in the lege varsity sports. “We play the game, have lunch, spring. 10:15 a.m., Men’s soccer - Varsity field While traditionally then have the ceremony,” Dreves “You don’t want the alumni to Homecoming is a time designated said. come back and beat you, and the 10:30 a.m., Men’s water polo - PLC Pool to officially “welcome back” stu- Hosting the alumni that range alumni still want to prove them- dents to campus and put on a from recent graduates to members selves, so there is a lot of interest 11 a.m., Men’s lacrosse - IM fields grand display of many notewor- from classes dating back to the on both sides to go out there and thy college events, it is also a ’50s, Dreves is thankful that his play,” Reed said. 11 a.m., Ultimate Frisbee - IM fields time for graduates of years past to current players have the opportu- Like the interaction between the 11 a.m., Women’s volleyball - PLC Arena once again stroll the sidewalks nity to mingle and learn more current and former soccer team and check out what has changed from those who have gone before members, the varsity lacrosse Noon, Women’s rugby - IM fields since they departed with diploma them. team enjoys chatting with the in hand. “I encourage my players to talk older guys before and after the 3 p.m., Men’s Rugby - IM fields Many of them will catch up to these guys about what it was game. with old acquaintances and swap like 20 to 30 years ago,” he said. “The alumni get to know the 5 p.m., Men’s basketball – PLC Arena stories while most likely making While extra soccer tips always students at the time, and what some new friends along the way. come in handy, there are also they’re into on campus, and the One of the most popular events other opportunities the alumni can students get to learn about what for returning alumni is the annual offer to the current student – ath- the alumni are into,” Reed said. soccer game, followed by the letes. “It’s neat because there is that Soccer Hall of Fame team’s Hall of Fame induction “It’s great networking – we’ve sort of brotherhood and cama- ceremony. Men’s Head Soccer had former players get job advice raderie of it all.” Coach Mike Dreves ’97 explained and internships,” Dreves said. Swimming Coach Dave Fritz inducts two tomorrow that the team’s long history cou- While soccer may receive much will be overseeing the return of Grove City College will induct pled with the addition of two new of the publicity this weekend, women’s water polo alumni con- two former standouts into its Hall of Fame members every year many other varsity sports are also testants. He emphasized the Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame dur- is a large incentive for alumni to gearing up to welcome and com- importance of re-connecting with ing Homecoming Weekend Oct. return and interact with the varsi- pete against smaller groups of friends at Grove City with people 18. Phil Donatelli ’77 and Greg Phil ty squad. alumni. Women’s Head Volleyball on campus. “You’re living here Kreutzberg ’97 comprise the Donatelli “We’ve had our alumni games Coach Susan Roberts is eagerly spending so much time with peo- eighth class of inductees. Their ’77 since 1978, so this is the 30th looking forward to hosting a ple, and when you graduate and inclusion brings the total number one,” he said. “It’s a great draw group of returning players that go your separate ways; it’s nice to of inductees to 23. for the guys who still play.” will square off against the current come back and spend time with Donatelli captained Grove In fact, so many former varsity roster and enjoy some fellowship them again,” he said. City’s 1976 squad that advanced soccer players show up that the afterwards. So keep an eye out for the to the NCAA Championship alumni typically create teams “We have a great time,” she many alums that will once again Tournament quarterfinals. based on the decades in which said about the event that began be tying up the laces, stretching That year, the Wolverines set a they graduated. A full roster of for their sport in 1997. “We have before hitting the pool or maybe program record with 10 victories. Greg players from the 1970s has been a list of all alumni and usually just reminiscing from the side- A versatile player during his Kreutzberg put together before, and Dreves is have 12 to 14 coming each year. lines. Homecoming features plen- career at Grove City, he lettered ’97 expecting an overall large turnout They play against each other as ty of exciting festivities, and the three years as a midfielder, back based on the 73 alums that trav- well as the varsity team and then dedication that the former stu- and forward from 1973 – 76. eled back to Grove City last year have a luncheon to sit around and dent-athletes show to Grove City The Western Pennsylvania to kick the ball around. catch up.” College is truly a remarkable tes- Intercollegiate Soccer overall and set a new program The varsity soccer Hall of Fame Despite the fact that the alumni tament to their appreciation of the Conference honored Donatelli as record for single-season wins. began in 2001 and was created games are always friendly match- time they spent in our shoes. First Team All-Conference fol- Kreutzberg finished the season lowing both his junior and senior with a school-record 55 points. seasons. He earned NSCAA All-Region Kreutzberg earned four letters honors along with the PAC’s Honors given for service as a center forward during his Most Valuable Player award in career (1993-96). 1996. The Grove City College men’s soccer program ish in recent years. As a senior co-captain in 1996, Kreutzberg also earned All- will honor Vice President for Operations Thomas Both men will be recognized during the Men’s Kreutzberg racked up a school- PAC honors three times in his Gregg ’80 and Director of Physical Plant James Soccer Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday afternoon record 25 goals and helped the career. His 46 career goals rank Wendelschaefer as the 2008 recipients of the John in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend. Wolverines to a share of their third in program history. Hickly Memorial Service Award. The award is pre- The award is named in memory of John Hickly first-ever Presidents’ Athletic Grove City established its sented by the men’s soccer program to individuals ’85, who worked at the College as director of Conference title. Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame in who make significant contributions to the program. Physical Plant from August 1999 until February Grove City capped the season 2001. The honorees will be intro- The men’s soccer program is honoring Gregg and 2004. by winning the Eastern College duced and recognized before the Wendelschaefer for going far above and beyond the At Grove City, Hickly helped spearhead the reno- Athletic Conference Southern annual Hall of Fame Game Oct. scope of their job duties over the past several years vation and expansion of the College’s soccer facili- Championship title. 18, which features alumni against to help the soccer program and soccer facility flour- ty. Hickly passed away in September 2005. The Wolverines finished 16 – 2 current varsity players. The Collegian Sports October 17, 2008 29

WOMEN’S SOCCER MEN’S SOCCER Ladies perfect in PAC play Wolverines rank first By Esther Harclerode level. By Chuck Witt added late in the second half by Kern. Collegian Writer In answer, sophomore Emily Ostlund Collegian Writer Much of the team’s recent success can received a pass off the kick-off play from be attributed to the play of its back line, Last Friday, the Grove City College junior Elise Bender, fired a shot into the Early in the year, the Grove City men’s considering that the last three victories women’s soccer team made the drive to back of the net and earned the Lady soccer team met to define several goals for have all been shutouts. Sophomore Zack Waynesburg University to compete in their Wolverines the only goal of the game in the upcoming season. Near the top of that Barzanty, captain and junior Jack Adams third game of the Presidents’ Athletic the first minute of the half. list was a berth in the NCAA tournament, and sophomore Evan Harding are those Conference season. Stunned by the goal, the Waynesburg obtained by winning the President’s field players most responsible for protect- The Lady Wolverines showed up to play Yellow Jackets took a few minutes to reor- Athletic Conference. It was a light in the ing the Wolverine net. The team has also with determination and intensity in what ganize, but as the sun set and the fans distance that kept hope alive as the team welcomed back sophomore Dave Larkin would be perhaps the most unique game of arrived, they were rearing for some goals. struggled through a tough non-conference from an injury, who has provided a wel- their season. In the minutes before the Being their Homecoming night pep rally, schedule. Perhaps that was what allowed come spark on defense. game, Head Coach Melissa Lamie urged it seemed as though all of Waynesburg the team to stay unified as the losses and “It is good to be back,” Larkin said. the team to get back to their grassroots: to came out to cheer on the Yellow jackets. frustration mounted. Whatever the case, “Though it was not easy watching the score in the first 10 minutes of the game, Roaring fans with noisemakers, a disso- that goal has remained very much alive. games, knowing you can’t go out onto the setting the level of play at a competitive nant pep band and tumbling cheerleaders Morale was high on the bus ride home field and contribute, it was that much easi- all combined to confuse the Lady from Waynesburg Saturday night, as the er since we played well as a team and Wolverines and disrupt their communica- team had just completed its most success- came home with three key victories.” tion-dependent style of play. ful week of the season. In the recent con- Keeper junior Sean Osborne had stellar To make things worse, the Waynesburg test, the Wolverines defeated the Yellow week as well, making a combined nine field is located next to a railroad track. The Jackets of Waynesburg by a score of 3-0. saves. Lady Wolverines struggled to get another The game-winning goal was scored a few The last three victories carry extra sig- goal amid the overwhelming din. minutes into the second half when junior nificance because they all were against Senior goalkeeper Diana Pragel denied Joel Metz headed in freshman Adam PAC opponents. Moreover, Grove City is eight shots during the game to earn Grove Brewer’s well-placed corner. Sophomore now 3-0 in the PAC, leading the confer- City’s fifth shutout of the season. Chuck Witt added a second goal shortly ence. With only three PAC games remain- Despite shots from all members of the thereafter, assisted by sophomore Jake ing, one more win would secure a spot in a offense, midfield and even the defense, the Kern. Witt and Kern combined again for conference semi-final. More wins could Lady Wolverines walked away from the the third goal, late in the game. Kern, on a mean that the playoff game would be stadium with a 1-0 victory over breakaway, was able to sidestep the keeper played at home. Waynesburg. and calmly lay the ball back for Witt to “A home-field advantage would be huge Ending their “turf tour,” as Lamie called place into the empty net. The victory was for us. Not only are we used to playing on it, the Lady Wolverines capped off the the team’s third in as many tries. our field, but our fans are amazing and week with a 3-0 record. The past four wins Earlier in the week, Grove City defeated always provide us with extra energy,” for the Wolverines have supplied the assur- Bethany 2 – 0 at home on College Field. Larkin said. ance that they will need to finish their sea- The first goal was scored by senior captain Granted, the toughest half of the confer- son with enough wins to compete in the Bob Terhune at the 11:18 mark. Terhune ence schedule is forthcoming, but the team PAC championship. intercepted a throw from Bethany’s keeper is eagerly awaiting these new tests. The Junior Forward Michelle Peck believes and unleashed a missile from 20 yards out men are playing with an increased confi- that the team “is in a great position for the that found its way into the upper right cor- dence, and of course, always keeping that rest of our PAC season. Our first three ner of the net. An insurance goal was end goal in mind. games have given us confidence and an idea of the intensity that we will need to Andy Drabic Junior Lauren Woodring saw lots of bring to the rest of our games.” On Wednesday the Lady Wolverines competitive action this weekend against S Waynesburg. faced St. Vincent in their fourth match of the PAC season, winning with a score 4-0. MEN’S CLUB WATER POLO Team goes down swimming By Andrew Parry Scoreboard Collegian Writer The weekend’s competition did not turn out as the men’s club water polo team hoped, going 0 – 4 at the two day tourna- ment hosted in Grove City. The first game was a thriller by all Football means of the word. Grove City faced rival University of Pittsburgh whom they had 10/11 – Grove City 38, Geneva 13 lost to at the previous tournament by one goal. History tends to repeat itself because Josh Kitamura Men’s Golf Grove City fell in this game in overtime Senior Nathan Brunk helped contribute 12 – 13. Senior co-captain Peter Larsen to the goals scored last weekend. 10/10-11 – 2nd/3 scored a goal and senior Zach Herb had one goal, senior co-captain Ben Leach had loss against Bloomsburg University. The Men’s Soccer two scores. Senior Caleb Courage scored final score was another overtime loss, this eight goals. Although an impressive run, it time resulting in a 8 – 10 defeat. This 10/11 – Grove City 3, Waynesburg 0 ended in another tough loss. game also came down to the wire as it was Grove City also fell 16 – 9 to Penn State sent into overtime by a shot from Courage 10/14 – Grove City 3, Saint Vincent 2 University. Goals were scored by Courage, with only five seconds left in regulation. Leach, sophomore Lincoln Larsen and Junior goalie Matt Green showed up big Women’s Soccer seniors Peter Larsen and Nate Brunk. for the Wolverines in this game, having 11 Grove City played another game against saves throughout the game. Freshman 10/10 – Grove City 1, Waynesburg 0 Carnegie Mellon, which also ended in a Collin Foster, Courage, Herb and sopho- 10/15 – Grove City 4, St. Vincent 0 loss for the Wolverines. The final score of more Andrew Klimek all scored. that game was 11 – 14. Goals were scored Despite the weekend losses, the team by Courage, Leach, Ben Bowser, Herb, expects to make a statement at the champi- Volleyball Lincoln Larsen and sophomore Dan Wells. onships at Penn State University at the end The final game of the weekend was a of this month, Leach said. 10/14 – Grove City 0, St. Vincent 3 Sports The Collegian 30 October 17, 2008

FOOTBALL Over 300 games of glory Smith ’72 remembers the past, looks to future By Luke Harmon Homecoming game would be on Collegian Writer a sunny fall day to accommodate both players and the returning Head football Coach Chris alumni. Smith ’72 has quite a range of Freshmen used to be required experience when addressing to attend home football games football. He can attest to the fact until Homecoming. They were that the football program at the put in the visitor section and College has changed from his given red and white cards which first years as a player until the an organizer would arrange to current football team in light of spell words to cheer on the team. the upcoming Homecoming Though this practice has stopped, game. In his office, surrounded the continued use of the visitor by pictures and trophies remem- section led to revitalization bering and honoring the great efforts, and our visitors can still student athletes at Grove City use the seats today. College, Smith told of how the Smith played football for Archive football program has changed in Grove City College from 1968 to Despite the changes through the years, the spirit of the game remains the same. some ways but in others remains 1971. In 1979, he was hired as the same. an assistant coach by former mets they had to outfit the whole known as Ketler Gym which football program work, quality He began by describing how Head Coach Jack Baringer, and football team. For one brief peri- included the field house on the student-athletes are necessary, Homecoming has always been a in 1984, he replaced Baringer as od, the helmets were painted other end of Thorn field from and no other players would make big event but that attendance has the head football coach. gold. Five historic football hel- Phillip’s Field House. This was the program what it is. increased through the years. Helmets in the 60s were Ridell mets are on display in the torn down and replaced by the The football players showed Night games have had an aston- suspension helmets. They were coach’s office in Phillips Field current PLC to a great extent. their quality last week by rolling ishing number of attendants, but not as safe as the current hel- House. Renovations to the field itself over Geneva at home 38-13. In a besides those games, mets, and their sizing was more Thorn field has been the include making it a turf field and game accentuated with one- Homecoming has been and still on a rough estimate than on the Wolverine football field since the increasing its parking capacity. handed catches by senior Brian is big. Although Western custom fitting of today by pro- 60s though it has seen many Hitting with full pads used to Mercer and the longest punt Pennsylvania is known for its fessional trainers. Student train- changes. In 1979, the field house be a standard first day of football return for a touchdown in college harsh weather, an ideal ers had to make do with the hel- was part of a large gym complex camp with a customary battle history by senior Stephen between the incoming freshmen Mercer, the Wolverines increased and starters, but today the NCAA their season record to 4 – 2. regulations have changed that “The game went our direction practice. Camp was run by only more quickly than I had expect- three coaches filling multiple ed,” said Smith, “But in a way shoes. Half of practice was dedi- that I was very pleased.” cated to offense and the other Last year the Geneva game half to defense. Today 10 coaches ended in an emotional 12-13 loss take individual positions and use decided in the last ten seconds of the whole practice to drill that the game. Upperclassmen who position’s responsibilities. remember that game made a Practices have also been greatly point to come back this year to aided by the gifts of alumni in win. the stereo system, shirts and other “It’s great to win like that,” improvements that continue to said offensive guard senior make the football program better. David Salera. After Smith has been involved “I was thinking of the last in over 300 football games with game over the summer, and we Grove City College, one factor finished this well. Now we’ve that has remained the same is the got to look forward to Thomas quality of the young men in the More.” Grove City plays program. He emphasized that Thomas More at Thorn Field in Andy Drabic this is a great school with a great the homecoming game tomorrow Senior Brian Mercer (3) charges over the line for a touchdown. football program. To make the at 2 p.m. Alumnus football coach gives perspective By Luke Harmon Matt Gregg: After practice, I ting up drills. I also enjoy break- fact that I played for Coach than the fact that when I’m trying Collegian Writer like to unwind with a number of ing down film with Coach Jim Smith and knew the system – that to demonstrate a drill, I can’t hit activities, such as hanging out at Chinn. It definitely is a strenuous was definitely an advantage for anyone. Assistant football coach Matt my apartment and watching foot- job; however, we also spend me. I knew how most things Collegian: Which do you like Gregg is a former Grove City ball with my roommate, Steve; some down time making up pop- operate, and most importantly, more: being a coach or being a College football player who cur- reading a book, which is currently sicle stick jokes. the playbook, which made for a player? rently coaches the offensive line. Lou Holtz’ “Winning Everyday” Collegian: How does it feel to very easy move for me. Matt Gregg: I loved being a While at Grove City, he repre- and going out with my girlfriend be adjusting from being a player I’m definitely still learning my player, and if Coach Smith told sented the college by playing in Liz after games on Saturdays. to being a coach? What advan- own style, but the coaches here me I could put on the pads again, the Aztec Bowl and was also Before practice, I enjoy the tages or insights does it give you are the best around. They treat don’t get me wrong, because I known for his radio broadcasts time I get to spend with the other that you wouldn’t have had other- me with great respect and appre- would. However my playing days and fun-loving personality. coaches in the field house. They wise? Are there some disadvan- ciate my insight. That’s the are over, and I’m way too “old” He recently responded to some let me pick their brains for foot- tages? biggest advantage I would proba- to play anymore, so I’m starting questions about his new job posi- ball knowledge, and teach me a Matt Gregg: It is definitely an bly have on any other first year to like my new role more and tion. lot about coaching at the college interesting transition for me. For coach, is that I feel like I’m still more. I think I definitely have a Collegian: What’s your level. I also really enjoy prepar- years, I knew nothing but how to in the Wolverine family, just with future in coaching, giving me a favorite thing to do before or ing for that day’s practice by play football, but last year I had a new role. way to stay with the great game after football practice? drawing up scout defenses or set- to stop all that. I think that the No real disadvantages, other of football. The Collegian Sports October 17, 2008 31 Grover prefers Turf, cleats and pony tails Powder Puff game new part of Homecoming rugged sports By Jane Wilson By Brandon Stiles Collegian Sports Editor Collegian Writer Don’t be alarmed by the 22 Sophomore Josh Thompson raging women sprinting down enjoys living life on the edge – Robert E. Thorn Field. These literally. Ever since he can girls probably aren’t average remember, Thompson has always Grovers seeking the cliche, “ring enjoyed not only adventure but a by spring.” good challenge: this is what Rather, they have taken on per- planted his passion for rock haps a more difficult challenge – climbing. the battle between the classes: Climbing is a diverse sport and juniors versus seniors. is filled with a variety of differ- The first annual powder puff ent niches which is not surpris- football game on Monday was a ing considering climbing’s vast great kickoff to this week’s participation and appreciation. Homecoming festivities, with a The two main categories of few hundred attendees under the climbing involved in competition Thorn Field lights. are sport class climbing and The competition was intense, bouldering. Sport class climbs and the crowd was definitely consist of different routes set up involved in the action. on artificial or natural wall sur- The athletes’ eye black, intense face. play and loud fans with blow Competitors individually tra- horns and signs of all shapes and verse the wall trying to reach the colors proved the rivalry between Andy Drabic top in a certain amount of time. the teams. While connecting passes were Juniors Josh Meute, Michael Bortz and Darious Pugh cheer for As competition progresses, the junior girls at halftime. routes are changed, making it sparse, sprightly members of increasingly difficult to complete both teams had a number of good organized by seniors Dave the course. runs, weaving through their More inside... Crosby and Breyana Leyman, The second class of climbing, opponents. Much of the defense students hope that this will be the See more photos of the bouldering, is done on a smaller was solid, as quick hands were beginning of a long tradition of first Powder Puff scale, with a focus on horizontal required to take a snag at passing powder puff football games on Homecoming football game traversing versus vertical gains flag belts. campus. on the Life photo gallery on in the sport class. To make it eas- The senior team was led by “It’s one of those things that I page 17. ier for competitors, the two sea- captain Lydia Pastor and the jun- think will take a couple of years sons are broken into a beginning ior captain was Amy Hivner. to get hype,” Coopersmith said. Sophomore Josh Thompson of the year season, sport climb- The seniors also utilized strate- What was the juniors’ winning While the support of attendees has grown up rock climbing ing, and a second half of the year gy supervision from coaches jun- strategy? proved good organization and and has competed nationally. season, bouldering. ior Jonathan Coopersmith and “Don’t let them win,” said publicity, there were, however, “I enjoy sport climbing son last longer on the wall and senior Kory Kaye, and junior Laura Mercer. some glitches that need to be because it is more relaxed,” enables one to limb more effi- Laura Mercer’s brother, senior One primary crowd pleaser was smoothed out during future com- Thompson said. A big part of the ciently. Brian Mercer, helped the junior the support of the junior team’s petitions. sport is building and maintaining This technique comes from uti- team on some last-minute plays. testosterone-filled cheerleaders, Due to time constraints, the relationships with one’s fellow lizing a person’s strengths, such Junior Katy McCready made a decked out in effeminate attire – game had to be cut short but not climbers. as the large, slow-twitch, lactic touchdown for the junior girls shiny pink jackets, red dresses, after the announcer commented Because the sport is relatively acid build-up prone muscles of during the first 20-minute half, wigs and pleather skirts were apologetically, “We recommend grass-roots established, most of one’s legs, to accomplish the and the score remained 6 – 0 to included. that the seniors run a hurry-up the people one meets help devel- majority of work. the end, despite valiant efforts on The role reversal that evening offense. Thank you.” op social networks with different From there, stabilizing muscles both sides, including intercep- had come into full circle; the Since the homecoming week forms of information sharing, he in the forearms, shoulders and tions and some successful first- women took the place of the men began with a football perform- said. Details on new climbing calves helps further propel a downs. on the field, while the men acted ance from the Lady Wolverines, spots, advice and friendship are good climber. Thompson also “We were the underdogs, so we as their cheerleaders. it is appropriate that the week’s all things that are taken away mentions the complexity of dif- didn’t have anything to lose,” Looking at the steady atten- festivities will culminate when from the experience. ferent grips, holds and anchors junior Kelsey Drefts said. “We dance throughout the game, the varsity football men will rival Thompson has always enjoyed involved in climbing. just wanted to come out tena- which was put on by the against Thomas More at 2 p.m. climbing, although not necessari- Finally, planning is essential to cious, and we did.” Homecoming committee and tomorrow on Thorn Field. ly the competition. He said that implement good technique. This “competition, for me, has always includes determining safety pre- been against myself.” Setting cautions with ropes, harnesses, personal goals include achieving and anchors, discovering an new heights, climbing routes in effective route and avoiding record times and finding new, becoming stuck in the air with challenging routes. no way down. These goals all focus on self- As far as climbing participa- improvement, not beating oppo- tion from the student community nents. However, Thompson did on campus goes, involvement is grow up competing in both the undersized but not limited. There sport and bouldering classes. are a few places nearby to climb, During high school, he even including locations in Slippery made it to Nationals, achieving Rock, Pittsburgh and Beaver 30th place in the sport climbing Falls. class, which is quite a feat. Thompson says he is always Climbing is all about tech- excited to meet new people who nique, and this is a point are also interested in the sport Thompson seriously emphasizes. and is more than happy to talk to This may seem a bit farfetched, them. Thompson continues to considering the amount of ener- push the edge in his climbing gy it takes for a person to pull endeavors, leaving readers with Andy Drabic himself up the side of a cliff. this final, parting advice for Winners of the powder puff football team, the juniors, had solid moral support from their feminine Good technique will make a per- those interested: “don’t die.” and frolicking cheerleaders. Sports The Collegian 32 October 17, 2008 The Varsity New logo connects generations of athletes By Kristen Carter campus leaders who were awarded their much like a wolf but was called a Collegian Writer block “G” for participating in varsity wolverine. The Varsity G was clearly athletics. The club sponsored the offi- displayed on Willie’s chest. Over the past few years, Willie the cial program of Homecoming, which Next to the picture, the yearbook Wolverine has become a familiar sight was known as “The Spotter,” held a read, “’Tis said when first this college at football and basketball games, on T- dance each year and was in charge of came to be, a powerful wolverine came shirts, baseball hats and sweatshirts. the annual “Play Day.” Each senior let- out of the North to lie in the shades of This fall, however, the Grove City terman was awarded a maroon blanket, our campus to protect and keep eternal College athletic department introduced with a white “G” in the center, upon vigilance over all those who call them- a piece of history that the College’s ath- graduation. “The Varsity ‘G’ carried a selves ‘Wolverines.’ ’Tis said and ’tis letes can truly call their own – the lot of status…it was respected by the true…for here he is…Meet Willie the Varsity G. student body,” said Ryan Briggs ’01 Wolverine.” Many, however, were both- The “G” design, which is similar to sports information director. ered by the “Wolverine” name and the Ohio State’s block “O” and Notre In the 1980s, however, the “G” faded “Wolf” costume. Dames’ “ND,” first appeared only a out, and the College turned to Willie For the next few decades, Willie was few years after the athletics program the Wolverine. Willie had first appeared continually transformed in attempts to was initiated in 1882. Hanging on the in 1948, at the Homecoming football make him look like a wolverine and halls of the Physical Learning Center game. Rev. Richard S. Beidler ’51 athletic. The athletic department dis- are pictures, dating back to the early dressed as Willie by wearing a football covered, however, that wolverines, 1900’s, of athletes with the Varsity G uniform and a wolf’s head with a large which look similar to weasels, are hard clearly displayed on their chest. snout. to replicate. As a result, the Willie logos Similarly, many of the College’s old- Don Kingsley ’49 created a cartoon were discontinued in the mid-2000s. est yearbooks display articles and pic- of Willie for the 1949 yearbook. In this The department began looking for an tures of the Varsity G Club. This stu- picture, Willie, who is bursting through athletic branding that would be specific dent organization was composed of the Grove City College Shield, looks to Grove City College’s athletes, said Dr. Don Lyle, chairman of the depart- ment of physical education and athletic director. They were looking for a logo that was athletic in nature and was linked to the College’s athletic her- itage. Support your As a result, the College employed a professional branding company – SWP Agency in Minneapolis, Minn. – and assembled a committee comprised Wolverines of College coaches, alumni and staff members to help create a new athletic identity. Multiple icons were created, Oct. 17 – Oct. 23 but none that the committee agreed on. Finally, after nine months of Football research, the committee decided to bring back the Varsity G. While the 10/18 – Thomas More (H) 2 p.m. committee looked at various options for their new logo, the members decid- ed to choose the Block “G” as the offi- Men’s Soccer cial department logo. The committee 10/17 – Thomas More (H) 3 p.m. wanted something that would be con- sistent through all sports and all gener- 10/21 – Messiah (H) 3 p.m. ations. Along with bringing back the “G,” the athletic department began focusing on Women’s Golf the tradition and history that surrounds the “G” and Grove City College athlet- 10/20 – Grove City Invitational (H) ics. The goal of the athletic department by establishing the Block “G” as the formal department logo is to “pass on Women’s Soccer our athletic heritage to the current stu- dent athletes,” Lyle said, “Our hope is 10/17 – Thomas More (H) 1 p.m. that it will be recognized by every gen- 10/23 – Chatham (H) 4 p.m. eration of athletes.” To further this goal, the athletic department continues to give a Varsity Men’s Tennis G Card to every alumnus who partici- pated on one of the College’s varsity 10/19 – Mount Union (H) 3 p.m. teams. These cards allow alumni to attend any varsity sporting event on the College’s campus for free. Cross Country The athletic department hopes that the Varsity G will be an easily recog- 10/18 – Oberlin Invitational (A) 10:30 a.m. nized icon for many years to come and that it will help tie together all the ath- letes who participated in varsity sports Volleyball between 1882 and 2008. “The College is all about tradition,” Archive 10/23 – Washington & Jefferson (A) 7 p.m. said Lyle, “and this is one leg of that The original Grove City “G” first appeared in the history.” early 1880s and has appeared in various forms For more information on the evolu- over the years. The “G” has now become an offi- tion of Willie and the Varsity G, visit cial symbol, uniting varsity athletes on campus. www2.gcc.edu/sports/thewolverine.html.