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Friday, October 6, 2017 The Grove City College Student Newspaper Vol. 103, No. 4

Threats to free speech on campuses James Sutherland Managing Editor

A forthcoming report from the Brookings In- stitute, a Washington, D.C. think tank, reveals that the extent and depth of challenges to free speech on college campuses across the country are far greater than many had previ- ously thought. The report is the product of a survey conducted by John Villasenor, a fellow at Brookings. Villasenor surveyed 1,500 under- graduates across 49 states and Washington D.C. He plans to publish a full-length academic MCKENNA DRAZICH paper describing the The Grove City Wolverines bested the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets 24-14. The team is looking for its third win of the season 2 p.m. Saturday results of his survey in against Thomas More College at Grove City’s Robert E. Thorn Field. greater detail, but has posted a summary of his findings in a post on Brookings’ website. This summary reveals startling challenges to Building one free speech on college campuses. Villasenor found that 42 percent of all re- spondents believed that brick at a time “hate speech” is not constitutionally pro- Aly Kruger The football team is rable win on home turf, season as well as last, and leading to wins. tected. Sports Editor looking better than any it is shaping up to be a Coach DiDonato has “Brick by brick means That number is con- current student can re- phenomenal game. laid a foundation for three things,” said Di- sistent across the board, The Grove City Col- member and is seeking The team’s guiding what he expects to be- Donato. “Our vision, with 41 percent of Dem- lege football team de- to improve their record philosophy, which has come the mentality of the process to turn that ocratic students and 39 feated Waynesburg with a win on Home- led them to success so the team. vision into reality, and percent of Republican Saturday night 21-14, coming, when they face far this year is simply “Brick by brick” has the love we have for one students agreeing. making it the second Thomas More at 2 p.m. what Head Coach Di- become the mantra of another. We say brick Furthermore, Vil- win this season for the on College Field. Donato calls “brick by the team and a favorite lasenor found that the With alumni in town brick.” cheer on Thorn Field, majority of students (53 Wolverines. BRICK 3 and the recent memo- Throughout this inspiring the players percent) believed that colleges should foster “safe learning environ- ments” by prohibiting speech and viewpoints that could be offensive. Again, the numbers are consistent across the political spectrum: 61 percent of Demo- crats and 47 percent of Republicans agreed Friday with that proposition. All Alumni Check-In - ​​3:30 - 6:30 pm., Hall of Arts and Much of the news re- Letters Atrium garding free speech on Homecoming Hangout - Hicks Cafe, 6:30 - 9 p.m.: campuses has involved visiting speakers. Alumni and families welcome Ben Shapiro, a con- Homecoming Dance - Breen Student Union, HAL Court- servative columnist and yard, 8 p.m.: Refreshments provided author, recently visited GROVE CITY COLLEGE the University of Cali- Tri-Zetas of 1992 gathered for a group photo. The sorority, formally known as the Saturday fornia at Berkley, where the administration ex- Tri-Sigs, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Homecoming Parade - 11 a.m., Through campus, down pected such large and Pine and Broad Streets potentially violent pro- GroveFest - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Downtown Grove City tests that it spent nearly Tri-Zetas celebrate 100th Greek Village - Noon - 3 p.m., Bottom of Rainbow Bridge $600,000 on security. Julia Roper Float Awards and Pre-Game Show - ​​1:15 p.m., Thorn Berkley has been the For many, it may all tory on this campus. center of several other Staff Writer Field just look like a bunch of Many of these groups protests and riots sur- letters and colors – and, have been around for Football game vs. Thomas More College - 2 p.m.,Thorn rounding controversial When you hear the in a sense, it is. How- decades, and each has Field speakers, most notably words “Greek life,” ever, Greek characters a story to tell. This year, Men’s Lacrosse Scrimmage vs. University of Pitts- Mil Yiannopoulos, a what normally comes to mean something spe- however, one soror- burgh - ​​7 p.m.,Thorn Field former editor of Breit- mind? cial to each group. ity certainly stands out erbar, and Ann Coulter, ​ Maybe you think of Whatever Greek life among the rest for its an author and also a rush and pledge, “bigs”, means to you as an ob- long-standing history Sunday columnist for Breitbart. “littles” or majority- server, it is important of Greek Life. Homecoming Worship 25th Warriors Anniversary Perhaps the worst Greek events like All- to recognize that each Service - 10 a.m., Harbison Chapel, Message by Pastor Campus Sing. group has a special his- TRI-ZETA 2 Kirk Voller ‘92 SPEECH 3 Page 2 The Collegian Oct. 6, 2017 Distinguished alumni recognized during Homecoming Jennifer Montazzoli dy Memorial Alumni as a U.S. Navy captain Chafuen is on the erin Society all attend- professional periodicals Contributing Writer Achievement Award, within the Naval Spe- board for several other ed Grove City College. and serves as a diplo- named after the Col- cial Warfare Communi- think tanks, such as the Dr. Jewell is most re- mat of the American In addition to the lege’s first alumni secre- ty and held an array of Fraser Institute in Can- membered for his ser- Board of Periodontol- greatly anticipated tary and placement of- operational, command ada and the Acton Insti- vice as Grove City Col- ogy and as a Fellow of Homecoming games ficer, originally offered and staff positions with tute. He also serves as a lege’s eighth president the National College of and activi- awards to the Navy Grove City from 2003 to 2014, Dentists. ties, four alumni in from 1965 College when he established “Grove City College Grove City the fields to 1994. Trustee. the College’s credibility prepared me for my ca- College of Educa- Addition- Dr. Cha- as one of the nation’s reer by fostering schol- alumni tion, Pro- ally, he fuen ap- best Christian liberal arship, leadership and will re- fessions, served as preciates arts schools. During his stewardship”, Dr. Mari- ceive Jack Indus- chief of the sound time as a student, Jewell otti said. “I acquired Kennedy Yeaw try, Sci- Chafuen staff of Jewell econom- Mariotti served as the editor-in- knowledge in the class- Memorial ence and the Coun- ics taught chief of The Collegian room from erudite, Alumni Achievement Sports. However, since terterrorist Joint Task at Grove City that show and president of the compassionate, world Awards in recogni- the 1980s, alumni have Force and earned nu- private property and a Student Government class professors who tion of their devotion received recognition for merous medals and free market economy Association. Addition- encouraged me to ques- to improving the world their work in various awards during his ser- as essential for prosper- ally, he swam competi- tion everything, seek through success in their others fields. vice, including a Purple ity. He says, “It is not a tively on the swimming understanding of com- respective career paths. This year’s recipients Heart. coincidence, that today, team and earned the plex issues and fashion Retired Navy Captain have distinct back- A graduate of the some of the top organi- title of Omicron Delta informed conclusions.” Ronald E. Yeaw ‘65, grounds in the military, Argentine Catholic zations working for the Kappa Senior Man of Mariotti fondly re- Dr. Alejandro A. Cha- economics, academia University as well as a free society have gradu- the Year in 1967. members his time play- fuen ‘84, former Grove and medicine. Aside student of the late Dr. ates of the college in top A full time professor ing soccer for Grove City College President from their individu- Hans Sennholz, Dr. positions.” He points and chair of periodon- City. His leadership on Richard G. Jewell ’67 al accomplishments, Chafuen is president out that the presidents tology at the Ohio State the team provided him and Dr. Angelo J. Mari- these noteworthy alum- of the Atlas Network of the Foundation for University, researcher, with a strong belief that otti ’78 will receive their ni share one thing in (The Atlas Economic Economic Education, and author, Dr. Mariot- “regardless of the en- awards at 5:30 p.m. on common: a deep grati- Research Foundation), the Philadelphia So- ti has been named one deavor, taking respon- Oct. 6 in the Carnegie tude for their education a prestigious non-profit ciety, the Institute for of the best dentists in sibility for labors you Alumni Center. at Grove City College. organization located in Justice, the Atlas Net- America. He has writ- want to accomplish is The Jack Kenne- Captain Yeaw served Washington, D.C. work and the Mont Pel- ten over 100 articles for critical for success.” JMK fashion puts Students heading to D.C. best foot forward Karen Postupac well-curated museums Editor-in-Chief Katie Morrison attracting between 100 I have ever been to. Staff Writer and 150 people. The This will be my third Approximately 50 event has had a power- time going to this mu- students will travel For some people, Fri- ful presence in the com- seum and each time I down to Washington day the 13th is the most munity, drawing wom- am there, it renders me D.C. to visit the Holo- dreaded day of the year. en of all ages – high speechless. I am a Sec- caust Museum on Oct. What is meant to be school and college stu- ondary Education and 19, for the annual Office celebrated in autumn dents, working moms Social Studies major so of Multicultural Educa- is often overshadowed and older women as I try to expose myself tion & Initiatives (MEI) by dark, cold days and to history as often as I well. bus trip. scary holidays like can and I am interested The boutique hosts Since 2010, MEI has Halloween. For those to see what I will learn the event not only to organized a bus trip to attending JMK Bou- during this trip,” said display their clothing museums and histori- tique’s fashion show on Cameron. line for the fall and win- cal sites. Oct. 13th, however, it This bus trip is not ter seasons, but also to The Holocaust Mu- may be quite the oppo- the only way to get in- give back to the commu- seum was also the des- site experience. volved with the office of nity. One year, the bou- tination for the trip in One of Grove City’s MEI. Jose holds a book tique gave a portion of 2012. Justin Jose, the most popular women’s club each semester as its proceeds to children Director of MEI, want- clothing stores, JMK well as other events so with Down syndrome ed to revisit the muse- Boutique, will host students have opportu- and asked some chil- um with the students. their LUXE Fall Fash- nities to navigate vari- dren with Down Syn- “It is a terrific muse- ion Show on Oct. 13 drome to participate in um for people to learn ous cultures through from 7-10 p.m. at 149 the fashion show. about a significant PCFANDTYPECODEWEBSTUFF.S3.AMAZONAWS.COM food, music, sports and South Broad Str. Students will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to visit JMK is teaming up event that occurred in literature. Early bird tickets sold with a number of small history and that still the Holocaust Museum. The Office of Multicultural Jose expressed his at Beans on Broad, RX businesses in the area speaks to current issues Education and Initiatives has coordinated trips over fall passion for the events Xpress and online cost – Stella & Dot, a retail of genocide and killings break since 2012. hosted by the MEI of- $14 while a general company specializing around the world,” said fice. “I hope that stu- admission ticket costs in jewelry and watches, Jose. “will have an authentic and can take time to dents see the value in $17. Hors d’oeuvres will and Designs by Anna, The participants will ethnic eating experi- reflect on their experi- learning about other be offered and a DJ will a local interior design begin the trip by watch- ence,” said Jose. ences. cultures and experi- keep guests entertained store – to make this ing a documentary per- During the meal, stu- Junior Lydia Cam- ences, learn personal during the event. event happen. Those in taining to the events of dents will have a chance eron is excited to travel stories about significant The fashion show will attendance of the fall the Holocaust. to describe their visit down to the museum events in history, and give the boutique, lo- event can look forward When the students and their thoughts on with the MEI office. meet new people and cated on 111 Mill Str., to the display of bright arrive at Washington various sights. On the “The National Holo- maybe gain new friend- the chance to showcase and warm seasonal col- D.C., in addition to vis- way home, participants caust Museum is one ships with other Grove their funky and afford- ors. All are welcome to iting the museum, they will see another film of the most moving and City students!” able trends. JMK’s shop the entire line af- customers can choose ter the show. from a wide selection be walking alongside integral in changing the spring. This academic Saria Dorsey is the TRI-ZETA of unique and beautiful Tri-Sigma and Tri-Zeta sorority name to Zeta year, senior Paige Foley creative director and continued from 1 clothing, including ac- alumnae. Zeta Zeta. These wom- received the scholar- event planner for the cessories like watches Celebrating their At this point, some of en can speak firsthand ship. fashion show. When and jewelry. Accord- 100th anniversary next you may be wondering about their personal ex- Next weekend, it will asked about how this ing to junior Katherine weekend, the Tri-Zetas who the Tri-Sigmas are. periences in the soror- be easy to spot the Zeta event will impact the Nichols, a Grove City are excited for a time Until 1989, the Zetas ity. Sophomore Mary tent. Expecting around community or has im- College student and of reconnecting with were known as the Tri- Wishing shares a simi- 300 to 400 alumni, the model for the upcom- pacted it in the past, alumnae and sharing Sigmas on campus. lar enthusiasm. Being Zetas will have a strong ing fashion show, the she responded that, stories of their rich his- Unfortunately, the a member of the most presence at Homecom- clothing can best be de- “it bridges the gap be- tory. national Tri-Sigma so- recent pledge class, ing. Like other Greek scribed as “an eclectic tween the town and the Junior Zeta Brooke rority filed a lawsuit Wishing is thrilled that groups, the Zetas look closet of essentials you college.” Gighlia, who serves as against Grove City for her first Zeta Home- forward to having a lun- didn’t know you need- She went on to ex- Vice President of the using the same name. coming experience will cheon with the alum- ed.” plain that college stu- Homecoming Com- Since the national be on the 100th anniver- nae. Later that evening, The store was found- dents do not often get mittee, is especially Tri-Sigmas had regis- sary. Later on, Gighlia the sorority will contin- ed in 2012 by owners the chance to connect looking forward to the tered their name before also comments on the ue their celebration at a Jon and Mary Kaup with the outside com- Homecoming Parade the Zetas, the Tri-Sig- various opportuni- restaurant, after which (hence the name JMK). munity, and that events this year. mas of Grove City de- ties afforded to soror- the alumnae will return The couple are still like these have the po- During the Parade, cided simply to change ity members. Not only to their hotel. Although pharmacists and work tential to eliminate that the Zetas will escort their name. Thus, the are they able to meet a the members have lived at the locally owned feeling of alienation. their Great Gatsby float Tri-Sigmas became the wide range of women through different times RX Xpress pharmacy, They also give the on foot with seniors Tri-Zetas. that they may otherwise and different names, which is located direct- event-goer the chance riding in the truck. Reflecting on the have never known, the they continue to pass ly behind the boutique. to experience the feel of However, the Zetas are history of the soror- Zeta Alumnae also con- down the common JMK has put on the the city while allowing anticipating a special ity, Gighlia is espe- tinue to support their bonds of history, sister- fashion show for the them to have fun in a addition to their part of cially thrilled to meet sisters through a schol- hood and cute Tri-Sig- past five years, usually small town. the parade, as they will the women who were arship created this past ma and Tri-Zeta trads. Oct. 6, 2017 The Collegian Page 3 SPEECH continued from 1 We no longer be- lieve as a society incident occurred at that someone has Middlebury College in March. Charles Mur- the right to say ray, a bestselling and something that I somewhat controver- disagree with. sial conservative au- Caleb Verbois thor, was speaking. A group of Middlebury liefs.” Therefore, “any students, angered by speaker who criticizes parts of Murray’s writ- any of those character- ings they considered istics or beliefs is criti- offensive and racist, cizing you personally,” shouted down Murray, Verbois said. stopping his speech. Regarding the threats They then proceeded to these protests pose to physically harass Mur- free speech on cam- ray and a Middlebury puses, Verbois said they College professor who “pose a threat to basic was acting as Murray’s thinking.” Verbois said escort, leaving Murray that the widespread PITT MAVERICK injured and the profes- belief that a college en- A student is led away after disrupting an immigration debate held at the University of Pittsburgh. sor in the hospital. vironment should be a Villasenor’s study re- veals a worrying num- “safe space,” without of- ber of students across fensive views, and that the country support students should be able Protest interrupts to exercise a veto over this kind of behavior. When he asked wheth- which views can and er shouting down a cannot be presented is immigration debate speaker is acceptable “a threat to the possibil- behavior, 51 percent of ity of learning, of what a James Sutherland sented a range of posi- immigration. physically attacked. all students agreed, in- college is.” Managing Editor tions on immigration, Von Spakovsky, writ- The protestors injured cluding 62 percent of For Verbois, the most a group of Pitt students ing for National Review Murray and sent a Mid- Democrats and 39 per- worrying part is “that Protestors inter- Online, said, “What was decided to protest the dlebury professor to the cent of Republicans. administrators at many rupted a debate held at event. “The protes- so bizzare is that [the hospital. Even more worrying colleges are giving in. the University of Pitts- tors probably saw that protestors] were at their Thankfully, these was Villasenor’s finding When students have at- burgh on Wednesday, I worked at Cato and loudest when Alex was protests did not erupt that 19 percent of stu- tacked or shouted down Sept. 20, following a Hans at Heritage and speaking. Alex thinks into a larger issue. dents (20 percent Dem- protestors, administra- national trend of cam- assumed that we were most of Trump’s poli- Much of this, Kengor ocrat and 22 percent tors have, by and large, pus disruptions. both anti-immigra- cies are wrong, which is Republican) thought failed to do anything.” The debate, spon- tions,” said Nowrasteh. the side the protestors said, was due to the using violence to stop Alex Nowrasteh, a sored by the Intercol- “They forgot it was ac- are apparently taking, administration of Pitt. an “offensive” speaker fellow at the Cato In- legiate Studies Institute tually a debate.” The and yet they were inter- “It looked like Pitt was is acceptable. stitute in Washington, as well as protestors’ presence rupting the guy arguing ready,” Kengor said. Caleb Verbois, Pro- D.C., also commented the local surprised Kengor. “I for their side.” “They had cops at the fessor of Political Sci- on campus free speech College never thought I’d see Nowrasteh, howev- doors, and as soon as ence at Grove City Col- challenges. Nowrasteh, Republi- protestors at a debate,” er, was not bothered. someone acted out they lege, commented on however, disagrees with cans and he said. “Frankly, their protest were taken out of the the challenges to free Verbois, saying, “I don’t College The protestors had of me probably helped room.” speech on campuses. think [these protests] Libertar- no interest in actu- my cause with an au- “All these protestors “For a time in Amer- are a serious threat to ians orga- ally hearing out the dience that was more Kengor did was annoy the audi- ica we developed an anything except the ci- nizations, speakers. “They were inclined to oppose my ence, the overwhelming idea that says ‘I might vility of college debates focused on immigration very clearly there to arguments,” he said. majority of whom were disagree with you, but with some rare excep- issues. Paul Kengor, a disrupt,” Kengor said. “By giving me a chance civil and polite and ac- I think you have a right tions.” Grove City Professor of “They weren’t there to shout them down, tually listening to the to be heard, and I will Nowrasteh said his Political Science, mod- to listen, they weren’t which I did with alac- arguments of the de- defend that right,’” Ver- parents used to tell him erated the debate be- there to ask questions, rity, I was able to signal bois said. stories about the 1960s, tween two think tank they weren’t there to to conservatives that I baters,” von Spakovsky “The problem is that “of college students set- fellows: Alex Now- learn.” am on their side.” said. we’ve lost that.” Ver- ting bombs on campus- rasteh of the Cato Insti- Nowrasteh agreed, “I hope left-wing pro- While it did not turn es, anti-war rioting, and tute and Hans von Spa- saying that “they testors try to shout me violent or cause dam- bois continued, saying, troops sent in to restore kovsky of the Heritage weren’t interested in down at every public age, this protest and “We no longer believe order.” These protests, Foundation. arguments, they simply debate I have,” Now- others like it still pose as a society that some- Nowrasteh says, are Von Spakovsky pre- had a plan to protest rasteh said. “It will re- a threat to free speech one has the right to say something that I dis- small potatoes com- sented a more tradi- and were triggered by ally help me convince and learning on cam- pared to that. tional conservative what they think is foul conservatives.” agree with.” puses. “These protests Grove City has largely view on immigration, language.” Several protests on The challenges to free scare speakers away,” escaped the rash of pro- arguing for tighter laws The protestors held college campuses have speech, Verbois said, Kengor said. “They tests. While an alumni and increased secu- up signs saying “no hu- erupted into full scale tie in with the redefini- keep out other points of tion of tolerance. Toler- group organized pro- rity. Nowrasteh, on the man is illegal,” wore riots in the last year, in- view.” other hand, brought a cone-shaped party hats, cluding several events ance was once defined tests surrounding Vice Von Spakovsky said libertarian standpoint, and yelled and played at the University of as agreeing to disagree. President Mike Pence’s that if these protests arguing for liberalizing kazoos when Now- California at Berkley. Now, however, “toler- speech at Commence- immigration laws and rasteh began to speak. The worst incident, are “indicative of the ance says that you have ment last May, the on- decreasing security. The protestors focused however, took place at type of intellectual rig- to accept me, and ap- campus demonstra- Kengor stood between most of their disruption Middlebury College in or and cultural behav- prove of me, and cel- tions were fairly small the two, arguing for a on Nowrasteh’s section March, when conser- ior being taught in our ebrate me.” Verbois and contained. more moderate take on of the debate, an ironic vative speaker Charles classrooms today, this says that increasingly, It remains to be seen immigration. fact given Nowrasteh’s Murray was not only country is indeed in “we are identifying our- whether Grove City will While the debate pre- more liberal views on shouted down but also trouble.” selves with particular stay untouched by pro- characteristics and be- test.

PFAC art gallery lasting relationships BRICK in competing for PAC showcases local artists continued from 1 championships,” said by brick, which to our DiDonato. Ashley Raine studies course here at sculptures alike will en- pand upon the purpose young men means vi- With these two goals Contributing Writer Grove City. joy the exhibit, which of the work and to bring sion, process, love.” in mind, the team is This year marks the showcases many differ- a community of co-art- While the win was well prepared to face a The Pew Fine Arts 25th anniversary of the ent mediums and ca- ists together, a perfor- admittedly monumen- conference opponent Center art gallery start- Area Artists Exhibition, ters to several different mance video is under tal from the perspective that is 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the PAC. ed off the year with an a favorite gallery at tastes. way documenting the of much of the commu- Alumni will return exhibit featuring local Grove City College. The Opening the gallery is “Artist” experience. nity, DiDonato remains Homecoming weekend artists, titled “Area Art- Pew Fine Arts Center, a piece titled “Artist” by Students and locals focused on the process to a team that is ener- ists Exhibition.” where the gallery is lo- Mr. Christian Bauer, art are eligible to become necessary to achieve the gized to add another Two dozen regional cated, is always free and teacher at Grove City co-Artists by taking pic- goals that are farther off brick to the foundation. artist displayed their open to the public. Area School district. tures with the piece and - namely, the character talents in this month’s The exhibit opened He applied a screen- of the team. The win on Thorn emailing them to chris. gallery. The exhibit September 12 and will printing process that “We want to put our Field two weeks ago [email protected] showcases the talents of stay open until Octo- used film positive, pho- program in a position to has boosted the deter- for use in the video. local and regional art- ber 14. A special art- tosensitive emulsion, a compete,” he said. “Our mination of the team Come check out “Art- ists. ist’s reception was held lightbox, and washout job is to keep laying one and the morale of the “The goal of this ex- on September 15 when station to create the ist” and all the other brick at a time.” school, and the crowd hibit is to both give lo- several of the local art- stencil of a massive col- works in the Area Art- Shifting the focus will no doubt be ready cal artists a venue to ists came to show their lage inspired by famous ists’ Exhibition. The from not only win- and excited to see an- display their works support for the college artist Andy Warhol. Pew Fine Arts Center ning but building one other potential victory and to showcase just and their artistic cause. Bauer enlisted sev- Gallery is located to the another as a team has tomorrow. how many talented art- Students also stopped eral local artists to help right of Ketler Audito- been a goal of the team “We knew our first ists are hidden away in by to discover what this him with the piece, in- rium. Gallery hours are and DiDonato since last win was going to be a Western Pennsylvania,” year’s artists brought to cluding students, par- from 4 to 8 p.m. Mon- year. “Our vision state- massive brick to lay,” said Katy Westra, gal- the exhibition. ents and teachers. A fi- day through Friday and ment is to glorify God in said DiDonato. “Our lery director and new Fans of classical nal count of 200 prints noon to 4 p.m. Satur- the pursuit of earning job is to keep laying one instructor of the gallery paintings and modern were produced. To ex- days. a degree and building brick at a time.” Oct. 6, 2017 Life Page 4 Crowning glory Gretchen Wilson Staff Writer

A royal coronation takes place this week- end, but no need to fly Queen Elizabeth in for Dacey Miller Mee Baer Mooney Moldovan Buirge Bissett Kimpel Dabbs the crowning. Grove City College has their and opportunity to Grove City family. annual Homecoming connect with other se- For returning Kings ceremony in which a nior men and women.” and Queens, a special dance, football game Many of whom she may itinerary has been pre- and ultimately the have not known other- pared which includes crowing of a new King wise. a VIP luncheon and an and Queen will take Strawhun now teach- invitation to participate place. es 5th graders in Colo- in pre-game ceremo- This year’s Home- rado Springs. “God has nies at Thorn Field. coming court consists blessed me with com- A full list can be of 10 members: five munity and new friend- found under the return- males and five females. ships, I really love my ing Kings and Queens Of those five, the stu- current day-to-day,” section of the College’s dent population deter- she said. website. The tradition of mines one King and one When questioned if she would be returning Homecoming at the Queen. to her alma mater this College campus dates The Homecoming fall she said, “Yes I will back to 1926. Court for 2017 con- be coming back! I can’t However, “before sists of Siena Dacey, wait to reconnect with Homecoming Weekend Thomas Miller, Rachel old friends and GCC was adopted on cam- Mee, Blake Baer, Darla faculty and staff.” pus, Grove City College Mooney, Alex Moldo- This year, thousands held alumni banquets van, Olivia Buirge, John more alumni will return giving alumni a chance Bissett, Elaina Kimpel to Grove City College’s to reconnect” according and Jonathan Dabbs. campus for the same to the college’s website. Last year, the stu- reasons Strawhun is Festivities for home- GROVE CITY COLLEGE dents crowned Kaylee coming back. coming weekend be- Kings and Queens of the past return to campus for celebration for all that has gone Strawhun as Grove City Grove City College gin Friday, Oct. 6, with before and all that is yet to come. James Leach and Kaylee Strawhun, last year’s College’s Homecoming maintained the Home- the Phi Tau Alpha golf King and Queen, will pass the crowns to new royalty on the Homecoming court. Queen. coming tradition as an outing and conclude Strawhun said she excellent time to revis- Sunday morning with service at 10 a.m. crowning of the 2017 the Grove City Wolver- was honored and she it and reconnect with homecoming worship Highlights of the King and Queen, the ine football game on “loved the excitement weekend include the dance Friday night and Saturday. My big fat Greek reunion Alyssa Jackson with speakers from pre- The sisters of the Al- Active members an- Life Editor vious generations of Be- pha Beta Tau Sorority ticipate reconnecting tas.” As Vice President, (ABT) will also gather with those who came As alumni flood the Everett, along with the to celebrate their 70th before and who share campus, many come to Alumni Services de- anniversary. ABT alum- an uplifting, Christlike visit family members, partment, organized ni secretary Liliana community. but not just their blood the event. Totten said, “…my job “Both the ABT alum- relations. Sophomore Beta Ed- is to communicate the ni and actives are really Four Greek groups ward Doyle said, “I’m decisions of the alumni excited to be celebrat- on campus will be cele- looking forward to committee (which con- ing 70 years!” Totten brating milestone anni- sharing stories and wel- sists of about 10 alum- said. versaries during Home- coming them all back ni) to the active mem- Alumni and active coming 2017. home for the weekend!” bers of the sorority.” members both know Zeta Zeta Zeta So- Omicron Xi, or the This presentation what it is like to share rority hits 100 years “Okies”, will host an occurs during the re- a special bond within this year and the Beta GROVE CITY COLLEGE alumni dinner Sat- union dinner Saturday their Greek groups, and Sigma Fraternity will Greek life brings a family vibe to campus as brothers urday. 60 alumni al- evening, which also in- coming together again celebrate 95 years. Both and sisters return for the annual Homecoming celebra- ready signed up for cludes alumni speakers after many years will be the Alpha Beta Tau so- tion. this gathering of broth- and singing traditional a uniting experience. rority and the Omicron ers, friends, and fam- songs together. As Atkins of the Ok- Xi Fraternity will reach ily. Junior Liam Atkins The evening will ies said, “My brothers 70 years. on the sorority Alumni arship that was award- said, “I will be an ac- begin with an Hors have rebuked me, have Celebrating 100 Association and a Co- ed for the first time this tive member present at D’oeuvres Reception at pursued me, and have years of existence on Chair for the reunion. fall,” Wolczak said. the event, utilizing the Villa Banquet Center at pointed me toward this campus, the Ze- According to Wolc- At the 95th year unique opportunity to 6 p.m., followed by the something better in tas expect around 300 zak, the sorority is the mark, the Beta Sigma converse with a wide dinner commencing at ways they will probably alumnae to attend the first to have an Alum- Fraternity looks for- range of alumni.” 7:30 p.m. never fully realize.” reunion. In addition to ni Association, which ward to a busy week- the luncheon tent on helps to connect alums end. Vice President and current actives lower campus on Satur- Austin Everett said from all over the coun- they expect 60 alumni day, the group will also get it at the bookstore try. This also includes in attendance. In addi- celebrate at a restau- a mentorship program tion to the parade and homecoming sale • Oct. 6-7 rant with alumnae. between alumnae and luncheon, Everett said, Hilary Wolczak is a CHECK OUT OUR HOMECOMING SPECIALS, current actives. “We “In the evening, we will former Zeta, the cur- have an endowed schol- have a reunion dinner DISCOUNTS AND MORE! rent sorority Advisor,

Grover Life an occasional satirical feature exploring life at Grove City Stan the Man’s ‘still got it’

As hundreds of ally really incredible,” students passed by Grove City alumni flock stated Jimmy Feld Rathburn to catch a T-SHIRTS back to the pasture of ‘97. “He literally looks glimpse of the ageless Grove City, one of the and sounds exactly the man. One alumni said, HOODIES $ most common themes same as he did 20 years “Whatever he’s doing, 7 recurring throughout ago.” $ I need to start trying, their conversations Alumni praise Keehl- 15 has centered around wetter for continuing because it’s obviously one of our most illus- to find that perfect bal- working.” HATS trious, timeless fac- ance between innova- As Biblical ulty members, Dr. F. tion and tradition in scholars continue to $ Stanley Keehlwetter. the chapel program. In debate whether it was 12 Keehlwetter has been a seemingly effortless King David or Keehl- a staple at the College manner, Dr. Keehlwet- wetter who wrote Two Locations since its founding in ter combines his ever- Psalm 19:14, Grove 1876, running chapels consistent and exceed- Bookstore in Breen Student Union: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. City students are con- and coaching athletic ingly ancient mantras Tent on the Quad: Saturday, October 7th from Noon – 3 p.m. teams. Many seriously and prayers with such fident that Dr. Keehl- speculate that he has novel ideas as singing wetter will always be a found the fountain of a featured hymn before part of Grove City and youth. the sermon. may outlast the college “It’s actu- Dozens of former itself. CAMPUS BOOKSTORE

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Shots from the big screen hit Grove City on Saturday, as movie- themed homecoming floats roll through the town. Some fraternities and sororities like to keep their ideas hidden be- cause of tradition and the competition of the floats in the parade. Sophomore David GROVE CITY COLLEGE Allaman and sopho- You will float too! Greek groups are creative in deco- more Kristoff Henschel, rating their floats, both in the past and today. Above, brothers of Nu Lamb- Zetas throw candy at the crowd in a past parade, and da Pi, talked in secret right, ABTs rode on the back of a pick-up truck in 1992. about exactly what in- formation they could senior Siena Dacey or- ers, flash dances and unveil. ganized their home- even a live Todo. word “float” more se- the float: Jack Sparrow junior Therese Baker, After deliberation coming float. “Wizard Dacey thanks Dr. riously. Junior Julie and Elizabeth. The rest said her group’s theme Henschel said, “It’s of Oz” will be the theme Nichols who provided Long, a member of Phi of the crew will be walk- will be the “The Great going to be a world of this year. “It’s a movie a gnome garden as well Sigma Chi, said, “We ing the plank. Gatsby” in honor of the massive creatures. #Ju- that people of all ages as flowers donated by are doing ‘Pirates of the Gamma Sigma Phi sorority’s 100th year. rassicPark.” can relate to,” Dacey Nichols’s mother. As Caribbean’.” sorority along with the Much dedication and Henschel said they said. the movie teaches, “It’s Junior Megan Omicron Xi fraternity time goes into creating chose the movie be- The ABT’s brother not where you go. It’s Crutcher orchestrated constructed a “Harry homecoming floats. cause of the nostalgia fraternity, the Beta Sig- who you meet along the this float. The group Potter” themed float, Most members must behind it. “As a group mas, co-built their float. way.” works alongside their according to Gamma complete at least seven everyone loves the Dacey said the float While most of these brother fraternity, Kap- Sig junior Emily Yuse. hours of float work. movie,” Allaman said. includes bubble ma- floats take place on pa Alpha Phi. There will An active member of This is a competi- Alpha Beta Tau’s chines, confetti blast- land, some take the only be two people on the Tri Zeta sorority, tion, after all. (ABT) Vice President Our precarious plates are back Madison Stout Entertainment Editor

With an average of 1,200 people eating in Hick’s dining hall each meal, students used over 42,000 Styrofoam plates during the two and a half weeks the EMILY KROFCHECK dishwasher was down. Fraternities and sororities show their soft sides as they choose sweethearts. Emily Was it because of the Krofcheck, as the Nu Lamb sweetheart, is surrounded by love and smiles. lack of student work- ers? Was the dishwash- Sweet part of our hearts er perpetually being BECCA SHAFFER down? Why more Sty- Styrofoam became a regular as students went plate- Julia Roper singing the sweetheart way to upper campus, rofoam plates? less for the first month of the school year. Staff Writer song and then proceed- the Thetas creek their These questions boiler heat the men’s we didn’t understand ing to “T-shirt” her (or future sweetheart and plagued students and showers or clean the how extenuating the Each year, sororities give her the Nu Lamb then surround him and created rumors during dishes. Administra- circumstances were. and fraternities choose letters). This year the cheer as they proceed to the Styrofoam plate fi- a sweetheart. A number sweetheart is Emily tion chose the former. That’s why we were so T-shirt him. asco. of groups already chose Krofcheck. Lisa Helmininack, one frustrated.” Creeking the sweet- Hick’s café created their sweethearts in- In a similar fashion, of the cashiers in the Many students, pro- heart is a common frustration for many cluding the Nu Lambda the Betas tend to pick practice among so- dining hall, said, “The fessors and Hick’s em- students at the begin- Phi, Beta Sigma, Theta a girl who dates or is rorities, as junior Rio issue was major, they ployees found the issue ning of the semester be- alpha Pi and Sigma Del- engaged to one of their Arias shares about their had to dig up the whole frustrating as well. cause the usual dishes ta Phi groups. members. This year, sweetheart process. back parking lot, and it “The students were could not be used. Sophomore Matt one of the members This year, the D Phi’s wasn’t like we were try- upset about it, but what After talking to Gervasi explains what asked his fiancé (Priya creeked Colin Freyvo- ing to inconvenience are you going to do? We becoming a sweetheart Graczyk) to go on a walk gel, fiancé of Hannah JonErik Germadnik, you guys.” just did what they told looks like for the Nu near Harbison Chapel. Hastings, before they general manager and This problem con- us,” Helmininack said. Lambs. First off, the Upon turning into cheered around him regional safety leader of fused many students. The bigger problem girl who becomes the the garden, they found and gave him his let- Bon Appétit, the ques- Junior Bethany King for some students was sweetheart normally Betas waiting to sing ters. According to Rio, tions were resolved. said, “I thought it was the type of disposable dates one of the people their Beta Queen Song getting the letters is an “There were some strange that we were plates used during the in the group. for their new sweet- honor since most peo- steam leaks that needed using plastic cups but couple of weeks the Her man asks her heart. The Betas also ple only get letters if repaired that effected Styrofoam plates.” Ju- pipes were being fixed. to go on a walk or out sing the song at their they have gone through the use of the dish ma- nior Andrew Sciuto “It was a waste, us- for ice cream. When sweetheart’s wedding pledge or become the chine,” Germadnik said, “It was obnoxious, ing all those Styrofoam the two cross Rainbow as well. sweetheart. said. I can’t believe it took plates is harmful for the Bridge, three Nu Lambs Sophomore Theta Once a group chooses The Café is a part of them so long to fix a environment because dressed in black jump Colleen Zilka shares their sweetheart, he or the larger Hicks Hall, dishwasher.” Styrofoam doesn’t de- out and surprise the how they picked their she becomes an integral a freshman male dorm. “We would have been compose,” sophomore girl, pretending to kid- sweetheart, Andrew part of the group´s ac- During the first few nap her. Beckman. Like most tivities. more understanding if Rachel Ault said. days of the semester, The rest of the group other groups, they They go to events, we knew what was hap- “Instead of Styrofoam hides in the gazebo. choose a sweetheart make snacks for the the main water boiler pening,” super senior plates, paper would After the girl realizes who dates one of the se- members, give them broke. Abigail Hephner said. have been a much bet- what is happening, the niors. Before the lucky presents and take tons The College needed “We didn’t know that ter option, though I do rest of the Nu Lambs guy gets T-shirted, he of pictures. The sweet- to decide whether to the college had to out- understand why they come out of hiding and undergoes the tradi- hearts are a sweet part let the remaining water source the project, and had to do it.” circle around the girl, tion of creeking. On his of Greek life on campus. Announcement for 2018 Red Box Connect Mission Volunteer Applications Applications for the Summer The deadline for completed ap- with us! 2018 Red Box Mission volunteers plication and recommendations is are available beginning Oct. 1 for Oct. 27. Instagram: @gcc.collegian full-time sophomore and junior Interviews will be prior to Facebook: The Collegian: students who will be on campus the Thanksgiving academic year following their sum- break. The Grove City College Newspaper mer of participation. www.gcc.edu/redbox Oct. 6, 2017 Entertainment Page 6 Who said October there’s nothing to do? begins Madison Stout Entertainment Editor

People complain about how there with Hicks is nothing to do in Juliet Long Grove City. I promise Staff Writer there is plenty to do. Come out and Hickstober Fest, the cheer on the football annual event noted for its fun, good food, root team at the home- beer, and lederhosen, coming game tomor- occurred Saturday from row, let’s make it 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. three wins! Hick’s Resident Di- Enjoy friends, mu- rector (RD), Steve sic, and free food and Friebe, and his clan of lederhosen-wearing coffee at SGA’s coffee Resident Assistants house. Support the (RAs) were hard at music department at work making sure this the Orchestra concert event was a success. featuring Mendels- The preparation for sohn Symphony Hickstober Fest began No. 5, “Reforma- all the way back during RA training in August ANNA HINKLE tion.” Freshman top and did not let up until The Hicks RAs put on an afternoon of food and games to welcome fall to campus; from left to right: J.J. Moore, off your week with the final root beer keg Ian Edwards, Will DeCasere, Alex Moldovan, Noah Stewart, Maverick Dickson, Connor Tipping, Steve Friebe and Northern Hospitality, was all tapped out. Geoffrey Spaid. a dance just for you! Sophomore Geoffrey Spaid and senior Alex activities went down The original de- All of the money competition was be- Saturday Moldovan were the two right outside of Hicks sign of the mug was made from the mug tween the two men’s RAs in charge of this cafeteria, the only cafe- too small to hold the sales went to funding freshmen dormitories, Grove Fest year’s Fest. teria open on the week- root beer they ordered for the event and future Hicks and Memorial. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., They ordered over ends. Stewart said that from Brewmeister Dis- programs. Walt Smith, a fresh- Downtown Grove 160 pretzels, 300 hot even if people never tributor in Grove City, Moldovan said that men resident of Hicks City dogs and four kegs of heard of the event they forcing Moldovan and the hardest part of the said, “We don’t com- Women’s soccer event was all of the root beer. Noah Stew- could not miss it. Spaid to go back to the pete with people not in alumni game art, one of the RAs in The lines were long, drawing board. little things that went our league.” 1 p.m., College Field- Hicks, estimated that but anyone with a Designed by Moldo- in to planning it, es- However, Spaid as- about 300 students “Hickstober Fest VIP van and made by Spaid, pecially finding a log. sured that even though Football v. were in attendance this mug” could skip to the the mugs featured the They finally found a log, there is a little “com- Thomas More year. front for a cold glass of face of Hick’s resident estimated to be about petitive rivalry, we both 2 p.m., Thorn Field He attributed the root beer. director, Steve Friebe. 35 pounds, in order to support each other.” high attendance to the The VIP mugs were The 75 VIP mugs of have their annual log In the end Hickstober Sunday strategic positioning of sold in the Student Hicksober Fest sold out throwing competition. Fest was a huge success Homecoming their event. Union the week leading in the first three days of Several students par- and a lot of fun for all in The Hickstober Fest up to the event for $10. being on sale. ticipated, but the main attendance. Worship 10 a.m., Harbison Chapel

Monday No one is safe from the paint Tri-Rho Hymn Rio Arias old clothes, or trying to to show off their best dance is a well-known The proceeds raised Sign Perspectives Editor pack themselves into moves. Most students event on campus, not from AO Glow en- 7 p.m., Crawford the middle of the room, attend with friends, many students know able Reeves to con- Auditorium Weekend plans are away from reach of bringing both Greek that the AOs dedicate tinue serving in Urban hard to make: some- paint guns. But, as many groups as well as inde- the two dollar entry fee Ministry, a group that Tuesday times friends drop out have learned from per- pendents to the dance. to a different cause each SGA Coffee at the last minute, com- sonal experience, none Freshman are also year. reached out to Reeves pany is hard to find are safe from the paint. many of those danc- This year, the mon- as a young student. Concert or there are no good Armed with paint guns ing in the crowd, since ey was put towards Though spraying 7 p.m., Student events to attend. and loose bottles, AO they are generally not the same effort as last dancing college stu- Union However, this week- brothers find their way permitted to have cars year’s dance was: sup- dents with wet paint end students chose to into the middle of the on campus and look for porting AO alumnus under a black light may Wednesday spend their Saturday room, often shooting at fun things to do in the Isaiah Reeves ’16, who be an unconventional Men’s soccer v. nights dancing in a tent unsuspecting girls tak- area. works as a full time staff way to raise awareness, full of both friends and ing photos. Many Instagram and member for Urban Im- Geneva strangers at AO Glow, The event itself is well Facebook photos from pact. Reeves works with the Alpha Omega hous- 1:30 p.m., College an event hosted by the organized and attend- the weekend feature the the Urban Ministry spe- ing group does a great Field Alpha Omega hous- ed, with easily over a black walls and neon cifically to reach out to job of reaching out to Women’s tennis v. ing group. AO Glow hundred students at the paint 0f AO glow. Cov- young men and women students here. Using a Washington & is known for its black dance throughout the ered with drawings, the in the Pittsburgh area, safe and fun event for Jefferson lights, eclectic dancing night. The lights and letters of the housing especially those who them to enjoy over the 3:30 p.m, Walters- music and neon paint, DJ did not disappoint, group and phrases like play basketball. Reeves weekend, the group which AO members keeping the crowd go- “good clean fun,” the played varsity basket- Zbell tennis courts supports an AO and spray into and onto the ing until the dance end- tent creates a unique ball at Grove City, and Women’s soccer v. dancing crowds. ed at 11 p.m. and special atmosphere now works as a basket- Grove City alumnus Geneva In order to prepare, Throughout the for the dance. ball coach for students and Urban Impact- and 4 p.m., College Field many attendees come dance, many students So what is the Glow in Urban Impact and that is a weekend plan to the event wearing made dance circles all about? Although the outside of it. worth being a part of. Thursday Warriors 9 p.m., Harbison 24 hours is all it takes Chapel Philip Herzing This Saturday, teams things work with the “English Major Play.” with only ten minutes Contributing Writer of students with a wide constant pressure of Many of the plays went of stage time it’s hard Friday range of talents col- a deadline breathing for literature-based hu- to spend much time BEST Robotic There’s a certain laborated to create six down your neck. mor, which may be lost exploring the human Competition magic in the theater, as shows in just 24 hours, This year’s offerings on those not in on the condition.“Author Ab- 4 p.m., various loca- anyone who’s ever par- and then put them out are just what you might joke. sentee,” by Lauren Teb- tions ticipated in a theater for the wider campus to expect of such a har- “The Great Pain of ben, Noah Gould and Orchestra Concert production can tell you. see to help raise money rowing environment: Being,” by Holly Har- Micah Mooney, broke 7 p.m., Ketler You can feel it in the for charity. some sink, some swim rington and Annie Du- the mold by including moments before the This noble effort was and some just float. pee, was a poignant musical elements, a re- Auditorium lights go up as the last- met with wild enthusi- What did our intrepid work, developing a pic- freshing break from the minute preparations asm on Saturday night, students produce for us ture of a society that previous entries. Saturday, Oct. 14 finish backstage. despite a few bumps when pushed to be cre- has compressed pain I found myself en- Women’s soccer v. You can smell it in the along the way. ative and write a script, into weekly or daily gaged in the silliness of Bethany sawdust and old props 24 Hour Theater cel- and then memorize and treatments. the story that was hap- 1 p.m., College Field stacked behind hast- ebrates creativity in its perform it within the This concept was hazardly being pieced Northern ily erected barriers. You purest form: scram- span of a single day? very intriguing, and I together, and the song Hospitality can hear it in whispered bling around in a des- Most of the plays fell wish it had been fleshed THEATER 7 calls of “break a leg.” perate attempt to make into a similar vein, the out a little more, but 7 p.m., South MAP Oct. 6, 2017 The Collegian Page 7 Guthrie gets ‘Assassin’-ated Check out Grove Fest Kathy Morley by and grab some food The film’s costume Contributing Writer from local and guest Anna Hinkle designers skillfully vendors, or browse lo- Contributing Writer change the characters If you are looking for cal and regional art. clothing to portray their a way to welcome in au- New to Grove Fest Director Michael change in personality tumn, look no further this year is “Bunnies on Cuesta does not stray and mood. than Olde Town Grove Broad Street,” a scaven- from his modus ope- Mitch Rapp begins City’s Grove Fest! ger hunt inspired by the randi of blood-gushing, the film happy and op- Grove Fest is present- book, Looking for Lulu. graphic, action-filled timistic, wearing color- ed by both Olde Town Written by local author cinematography in his ful, bright clothing. and Grove City College. Emily Morgan and il- latest film, American However, as life Grove Fest features a lustrated by Meghan Assassin. begins to knock him wide variety of activi- Fedor, Looking for Lulu The director of Dex- down, and he becomes ties all day long Satur- is a book about an “ad- ter, Six Feet Under, more aggressive, his ap- day, Oct. 7, beginning venturous” bunny. The and L.I.E tells an ex- pearance changes too. with GCC’s Homecom- scavenger hunt gives hilarating story, based Dark colored clothing ing Parade. The parade visitors and locals the on Vince Flynn’s politi- and unruly facial hair starts on campus at 11 opportunity to enjoy a cal thriller of the same display signs of internal a.m. and continues into fun search for Lulu, as name. struggle. town, down both Pine well as the beauty of While the movie is On the other hand, his and Broad Street. downtown Grove City. certainly not for the fiancée is a representa- One of the main The hunt is guided faint-hearted, Cuesta tion of his innocence. events at Grove Fest and takes scavenger has created an action She is costumed only in will be the live music, hunters around Olde packed film that does white until she is shot. presented by Thomas Town to discover bun- not disappoint in cin- Her bloodstained attire Construction. On Col- ny sculptures created ematography, tone, lege Avenue, from noon by Bill Secunda, a local allows the audience to music and acting. The to 7 p.m., you can hear artist from Butler. Se- recognize Rapp’s loss of movie, while slightly live bands and musi- cunda’s sculptures have innocence without dia- different from Flynn’s cians, including Junc- been installed at Pitts- logue. book, remains mostly tion PA (noon-2:30 burgh’s Carnegie Muse- These small details faithful to the original p.m.), Jared Grace (3- um of Natural History in costumes and script source. 4:30 p.m.) and Tree- and Disney’s Epcot. His HOLLYWOOD LIFE kept the movie from beard Brown (5-7 p.m.). bunny sculptures il- The film stars Dylan Dylan O’Brien stars in this epicly gruesome action- getting lost in a sea of Children’s activities lustrate the adventures O’Brien as Mitch Rapp, packed thriller. an American who is out suspense and blood, as will also be held for Lulu has in the book. is a habit of other action for revenge after Islam- conflict when Rapp re- ican Assassin does most of the day, pre- Children, families, and films. ic terrorists killed his peatedly fails to follow not fall into this trap, sented by Grove City bunny-lovers in gen- As someone who girlfriend and dozens of orders, almost compro- thanks to clear dialogue Realty and hosted by eral can start their tour does not particularly others in Spain. mising their mission on and creative costumes. Grace United Method- at Grove City Commu- Stan Hurley, a CIA several occasions. It is easy to under- enjoy violent films, it ist Church. nity Library, and even agent played by actor The movie’s many stand Rapp’s motiva- was sometimes hard to After the parade and meet a live Lulu-bunny Michael Keaton, is in twists and turns will tion as characters re- see past the torturous in between musical from noon-4 p.m. at charge of training Rapp captivate audiences, peatedly discuss the deaths and red-stained performances, why not Grace United Method- and channeling his “hit if the causalities and “unfortunate events” camera. check out the local mer- ist Church. list” into productive crimson red blood flow- that drive Rapp for ven- However, this movie chants of Grove City? So in between all of work for the CIA. ing from countless bod- geance. His personal is worth it. American JMK Boutique and the the Homecoming ac- The two are sent on ies throughout the film vendetta clearly pro- Assassin is unquestion- Grove City Community tivities this weekend, an undercover mission were not enough al- duces consequences, ably a thrilling and fas- Library will both have don’t forget to check to stop a nuclear bomb ready. including nearly getting cinating movie. “Pop-Up shops,” where out Olde Town Grove from detonating and Some action films get his head shot off and al- American Assas- many Olde Town busi- City for a variety of for- killing thousands of lost trying to surprise most being stabbed in sin will be playing at nesses will be offering all-ages fun and events, Americans. the audience with dra- the throat in multiple the Guthrie Theatre all special deals. If you and some (hopefully) The two come into matic surprises. Amer- scenes. week. have time, you can stop beautiful fall weather. Try Me: Randyland is Pittsburgh’s hidden gem A column dedicated to hobbies, places, or things Grove City students enjoy and want to share with their peers.

Madison Graner On his website, he Staff Writer said, “Over the years, I’ve created many piec- Randyland, a color- es of street art, in addi- ful folk art house on tion to 800 gardens, 50 the North Side of Pitts- vegetable gardens, and burgh, remains one of eight parks. Doing all the true hidden trea- of this on a shoestring sures of the city. budget taught me how Many Pittsburgh res- to recycle.” idents have never even Randyland is also heard of Randyland. Randy’s permanent I recently took my residence, which com- first trip to Randyland, municates a good deal even though I have about his character. His lived in Pittsburgh for hospitality is evident in 19 years. Ellie Bell, one his willingness to share of my travel compan- his creation with the ions, said, “My first community. A symbol impression was how of true art, imagination, colorful and bright and love, Randy’s cre- Randyland was. It in- MADISON GRANER ation is sure to impress stantly brought me so Randyland is the quirkiest art house around. It contains hundreds of pieces of art, all with individual stories and all who enter its gate. much joy!” backgrounds to excite any observer. Randy once said, Imagine walking “You should have as into a place with such behind Randyland, is a ble beginnings just as was raised by only his people and their com- many journeys as there vivacious colors that man that anyone would Randy himself did. He mother. That alone pre- munities together are branches on a tree you have no idea what enjoy meeting. Com- purchased the mod- sented many challeng- through the cultiva- and as many dreams as to focus your eyes on. ing from humble roots, est building for only es, but there were even tion and transforma- there are leaves at the That is the glorious per- what he has created in $10,000 at an auction times when homeless- tion of their surround- end of those branches. plexity of Randyland. and through Randyland in 1995, and it has been ness further complicat- ings. In his early years, There is nothing we It would require noth- is nothing short of in- a journey in the making ed their living situation. he noticed how many can’t attain.” Randy- ing less than a full 24 spiring. My friends and since day one. Murals, However, despite the people abused not only land is the embodi- hours to hear about the I had the great surprise mirrors and just about hardships he endured their belongings, but ment of these words. place’s history because of meeting him during any vibrant object you as a child, he said that also their communi- It appeals to the young every single piece of our trip, and I must say can imagine covers his “struggles became ties through littering and old alike, inspires artwork has a story of that his presence am- nearly every square [his] strengths. I taught and plain neglect. This creative minds, and en- how it came to be part plifies any visit. inch of Randy’s prop- myself to repurpose, re- prompted him to help courages dreamers. of the grand Randyland What makes Ran- erty. use, recycle.” clean up his community So, if you are consid- experience. dyland itself special is Randy grew up in a The inspiration for and transform unwant- ering taking a trip to Randy Gilson, the how the physical build- broken home as one Randyland came from ed objects into useful Randyland, do not hesi- creator and mastermind ing came from hum- of six children and Randy’s desire to draw and beautiful things. tate for a second.

speak to its grueling tament to the heart and 24 Hour Theater is THEATER Love taking photos? nature. There’s such talent of Grove City’s a charity driven event, continued from 6 For more info about a tremendous pres- students, and the ac- this year supporting being a Collegian at the end tied it all to- sure to keep moving, tors, writers, directors, World Hope Interna- photographer or gether nicely and made to keep writing and to and producers should tional, which supplies artist, email for a great finale to the keep fighting sleep-de- all feel very proud of hurricane relief to [email protected]. night.As a veteran of privation. This year’s their achievement this many regions around 24 Hour Theater, I can presentation was a tes- weekend. the globe. Page 8 Through the Lens Oct. 6, 2017

Chinese fest takes the moon-cake

Mid-Autumn Fes- and released paper tival, hosted by the lanterns. Chinese club, brought This event was en- quite a party to the joyed by many students STU as students gath- and was a great way to ered to celebrate the relax. Students experi- annual Chinese holi- enced and celebrated day. as well as learned about Attendees par- another culture, while ticipated in chopstick surrounded by the fa- challenges, made miliarity of the campus traditional mooncakes family. Oct. 6, 2017 Through the Lens Page 9

Photos by Becca Shaffer, Photo Chief Page 10 Through the Lens Oct. 6, 2017

Snapshots in time of Homecomings gone by Homecoming has Seeing friends, fam- to the parade, to the been a tradition of ily and places full of dance and the football Grove City for more memories is a joy to game, time at Grove than a century, and the alumni and current return to the Grove has students alike. City College is always been something spe- From the crowning something to remem- cial. of the King and Queen ber and celebrate. Oct. 6, 2017 Through the Lens Page 11 Oct. 6, 2017 Perspectives Page 12 Editorial: Welcome home Karen Postupac time on the campus Editor-in-Chief where I live regularly. If I am being frank, I do On behalf of the edi- not always want to be torial staff at The Col- here. legian, welcome to Exams, friends, Homecoming week- sports, coffeehouses, end. This weekend has projects, etc. become always been nothing my main focus; essen- short of a full-blown tials like sleep, time in celebration. Scripture and reflection Greek groups gather are not easy to come by. with actives and alum- This isn’t a surprise. ni to reminisce about Everyone knows that old and new times. Grove City is an “aca- Recent graduates demically rigorous col- march in the parade lege.” Everyone knows with their strollers and that each student is a spouses. Parents look “Grover-achiever.” proudly at their en- There are times when rolled children, who I cannot stand where I GROVE CITY COLLEGE are carrying on their am. I want to drop my legacy at Grove City. textbooks and drive Watching the alumni home. tear up at the sight of arrives. am right now. with all of the obliga- return to Homecoming But then Homecom- their favorite profes- I remember that one Homecoming is the tions for school, we will is one of my favorite ing comes. sors or the football day, I will come back to perfect reminder of put a smile on our faces sights at Grove City. And I see the grati- game. campus for Homecom- not taking our place in and remember that one People flock from tude in the alumni’s I am reoriented when ing and wish I was sit- life for granted. Even day, we won’t be here their homes to spend eyes. I watch people Homecoming weekend ting in the seat where I as we feel overloaded and we will miss it. In honor of Homecoming and in recognition of the Class of 1967, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we have replaced our current masthead with the masthead of the 1967 Collegian. Taking a knee or taking freedom for granted? Josh Sikora Staff Writer

It started during a preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers before the 2016 sea- son. The 49ers quarter- back, Colin Kaepernick, kneeled during the national anthem. His protest sparked a con- troversy that has grown to con- sume the en- tirety of news and game coverage during the NFL season. The American pub- lic has expressed their outrage for the an- them protests that have HUFFINGTON POST swept the league. Presi- dent Trump has also disrespected symbols of has also been rather vo- couches complaining. over the lives of Ameri- do, something because voiced his opinion on this country, he contin- cal about their disgust Like before, there is no cans. you disagree with it is the subject, making his ues to demonstrate no over the anthem pro- guarantee this is hap- Despite all this, there the true disrespect to anger and disgust with respect for the founda- tests. Many people have pening, but it is likely is barely any outrage the soldiers who have the protests clear. The tional ideas of America. expressed outrage over many people do. These amongst Americans. fought and died in war attitude of the Ameri- Trump’s anger over the events that have people seem to be com- The United States can for this country. can public and presi- symbols of America been occurring before plaining over some- continue in endless war While everyone has a dent show an interest- tends to eclipse his own NFL games. thing they are guilty of and lost freedom, yet right to their views and ing level of misguidance disrespect for the foun- However, they too as well. anger only comes when the ability to voice their and hypocrisy over the dation of America. As show a level of hypoc- Along with the hypoc- athletes kneel before a opinions on the anthem disrespect to America. president, Trump has risy in their outrage. As risy, the American pub- football game. protests, people need President Trump supported policies that the stands are shown lic has a serious prob- Many people angered to look at bigger issues has been open about violate the ideas of free during the anthem, lem over where they by the protests claim when it comes to direct- his attitude about the markets, personal lib- many people are busy direct their anger. News kneeling during the an- ing their anger. protests during NFL erty and American non- taking selfies, talking and social media have thems disrespects the Protesting the na- games. On his favorite interventionism. to others, and keep- been filled with millions soldiers who fought tional anthem does not platform, Twitter, the The president seems ing their hats on while of angry Americans ver- and died for the flag. directly affect the vast president articulated far more concerned not placing their hands bally assaulting the pro- However, the soldiers majority of people who his views, saying, “The with symbols of Amer- over their hearts. There tests and protesters. If have fought for the flag are angered by the pro- issue of kneeling…is ica than with the ideas is no guarantee that only Americans would because it stands for tests, yet many of the about respect for our that make up America. these people are the show this kind of anger something. The flag issues they shrug off do. Country, Flag and Na- He ignores and tram- ones upset over the pro- over issues that matter. stands for freedom, The American public tional Anthem.” ples on the ideas that tests, but it is likely that The United States is freedom to do things seems to have misguid- President Trump formed the basis of the the two groups share engaged in a war that is like kneel and protest ed judgement about made the protests an country since the Revo- members. about to enter its 17th the anthem. where to place their issue about respecting lution. It is comical that Furthermore, it year. The government Freedom is only anger. Furthermore, America. Whether or President Trump com- would be interesting to continues to strip away useful when it allows people should look to not he is right in this plains about disrespect know if all the people the rights of Ameri- people to do what is correct themselves be- regard is not the prob- of the country, flag and complaining over the can citizens at a level unpopular and would fore they look to correct lem. The real problem anthem while disre- kneeling and arm link- that would appall the otherwise be dangerous others. The anger over is that while Trump specting the founda- ing are standing in their Founders. The state without that freedom. the anthem protests has is happy to disrespect tions of the country. homes for the anthem, continues to increase Attempting to force a number of problems anyone he believes has The American public or if they sit on their its power and control people to do, or not to behind it.

Interested in writing for The Collegian? The Write for Collegian provides excellent opportunities for students who are interested in journalism careers, in writing and in exploring campus events and issues. All sections welcome new writers. The Collegian! Email the Collegian at [email protected]. Oct. 6, 2017 Perspectives Page 13 Thrifting for a better you ElisaBeth Shrom in thrift shops died dur- Contributing Writer ing the Great Thrifting Reformation of 2012. I’ll never understand Thanks to Macklemore why outfit compliments and Ryan Lewis, the ec- are relentlessly followed onomically considerate by the question, “where population was blessed 100 Campus Drive did you get that?” As if with a coming out. The Grove City, Pa. 16127 economical shoppers the next step is to head [email protected] include those who ei- directly to that shop and gcc.collegian@gmail. buy the same thing. Or ther did not have the com perhaps knowing where funds for new clothing, it came or those who thought it Editor-in-chief wise not to spend mon- from Karen Postupac will help ey frivolously. make a Poor people, smart more in- people and poor, smart Managing formed people finally experi- Editor judge- enced a moment in the ment on limelight for doing the James Sutherland its quality thing they had always or brand, thus affirm- done inside the closet Section Editors (pun intended). Now, ing the curious compli- News menter’s taste. we thrifters are free to Either way, I usually enjoy our thrifting in a Cat Anderson do not know the an- world that accepts and swer to the question be- even respects our hab- Life cause I have forgotten its. the exact secondhand SALVATION ARMY So where did I get Alyssa Jackson shop where I purchased trending clothing cost has pockets. If you shop the number of people this sweater? It’s from the item. And yes, my us, we are ecstatic. secondhand, you know who brag about their Goodwill. Four dol- Entertainment lars. And this shirt is clothing unquestion- Envy as they may, the happiness that can secondhand sweaters Madison Stout ably arrived in my clos- nobody can get the only come from a suc- whenever an opportu- from my roommate’s et after a pit stop at the same Salvo mom jeans cessful day of thrifting. nity arises. Sometimes closet. See these pants? thrift store. Thrifting is we already snatched. Wearing thrifted all the opportunity Brought to you by that Perspectives the way to go. Nobody can take the items is not lame. It is dedicated thrift-finders one neighborhood yard Rio Arias I know that I am beaming smile off our quite impressive when need is a slight lull in sale eight years ago. not the only kid here Also, why would you face as we walk back people look put togeth- conversation: “Can you Sports who invests their en- from Thrifty Threads er and stylish in cloth- believe that this darling not buy shoes at Plato’s tire wardrobe budget with a “thank you” bag ing they did not pay full cardigan cost less than Closet when you can Aly Kruger in consignment shops. stuffed full of only three price for. I do not know your Starbucks bever- buy shoes at Plato’s I have numerous Gro- dollars’ worth of gently if the general popula- age? And I get to enjoy Closet? Trendy or not, Photo Chief ver’s unabashed word used merchandise. tion sees it this way, but it for so much longer!” thrifting is an affordable for it by their answer Nobody cares if our on this campus at least, This remark seems way to dress uniquely, Becca Shaffer to “the question.” In oversized cardigan has that seems to be the harshly prideful, but it start a conversation, fact, when we cheap- a small stain on the case. speaks the truth. and find something to Social Media ohs get a chance to talk do - even in a place like right elbow, as long as it I cannot tell you Shame for shopping about just how little our Grove City. Coordinator Andrew Furjanic Downfall of the conservative movement Copy Editors Sarah Gibbs Joe Setyon ‘16 Sharia law. heard. Russian collusion in the to dismiss the racial Jim DeVries Managing Editor 2016-17 Family values? Nope, They loved his will- election, every petty so- injustice that many Af- Obama took pleasure in ingness to be politically cial media fight, every rican-Americans have Jessica Cameron I took an interest in watching gay people get incorresct, the ease with botched policy, every claimed to be victim to. Michelle Jeffries the conservative move- married only because which he was offensive failed attempt to win This is not a move- ment during the sum- he knew how much to women and minori- some sort of legisla- ment that loves the way Christian Shriver mer of 2014, when, in it made Christians ties and his ability to tive victory in Congress Jesus did. It is one that the midst of the bore- squirm. captivate a crowd with and every ill-timed feasts on bigotry, hate- Section dom I Patriotism? Give the rants that would fail comment that brings fulness, spite and igno- Designers experi- me a break. In real- to impress even a class the U.S. closer to war rance. enced ity, Obama despised of kindergarteners. with another madman, The worst part about Bri Doane during America. He continu- More importantly, Trump’s defenders al- it? This movement uses Wesley Kinney my first ally apologized for our though, the majority of ways have a ready ex- the name of God as a three very existence to any- the so-called “conserva- cuse. defense for its despica- Greg Oleynik months one who would listen, tive” politicians, activ- “Oh, he’s just saying ble actions. away especially his buddies/ ists, pundits and ana- what everyone else is Years ago, perhaps I Advertising/ from kinsmen in the Middle lysts started jumping afraid to.” would have rejoiced to Business Grove East. on the Trump train. “President Trump see Roy Moore, a right- City, I started reading Second Amendment? How could they not? doesn’t back down.” wing former judge Manager BuzzFeed in earnest. Obama hated the Con- All they had to do “The Republican es- in Alabama who was Jesse Peterson Yes, BuzzFeed. The stitution, especially this was defend the garbage tablishment doesn’t removed from office site once known as the specific amendment. Trump spewed out of want him to get any- twice, march toward destination for all the If given the oppor- his mouth on a daily ba- thing done.” inevitable victory in the Staff Adviser facts you shouldn’t care tunity, he would have sis, and they were guar- In a way, I’m happy race to win a seat in the Nick Hildebrand about but for some rea- taken away every law- anteed a loyal audience that Trump won, be- U.S. Senate. The Collegian is the stu- son did, and the source abiding citizens’ weap- looking for an echo cause it only revealed Moore frequently dent newspaper of Grove of those annoying per- ons in the dead of night chamber. the truth about so much cites his own Chris- City College, located in sonality tests you’d nev- and used them to force And it wasn’t just of the conservative tian faith as a reason Grove City, Pa. Opin- er admit you took even Christians at gun-point them. So-called “news” movement, that far too he would make a good ions appearing on these though you really liked to watch gay weddings. outlets, particularly many are frauds simply senator. pages, unless expressly them. For a long time, I ate Breitbart, started aban- looking for controversy But multiple times stated otherwise, repre- sent the views of indi- That was before the it up. It was only too doning any shred of in- and an audience willing in the past, he has in- vidual writers. They are site shifted (or at least easy to believe that all tegrity they may have to click. dicated there is validity not the collective views of until I noticed it had) of this county’s prob- once had. But that’s not how it’s to the conspiracy theory The Collegian, its staff or toward “news,” which lems were the result Breitbart sought to supposed to be. that Obama was not a Grove City College. in reality was just a way of one man’s actions, attract the crowd of The conservative natural-born citizen. for it to spread its radi- that for every crisis that angry Trump support- movement was sup- He has also expressed the reen cal leftist agenda under arose, there was an easy ers who were looking posed to be based on more than once that he G the guise of “reporting” scapegoat to blame. to sink their teeth into the Biblical principles is a proponent for anti- Eyeshade Award and “journalism.” Then, along came some good old-fash- of love, true selfless- sodomy laws, a clear Eventually, I couldn’t Donald Trump. ioned Obama-bashing, ness and faith in God violation of the right to take it anymore. I It was not just his and with increasing instead of a blind trust privacy that all Ameri- stopped checking early days as a candi- regularity, a healthy in the American flag or cans enjoy. BuzzFeed, instead opt- date for president. I (or unhealthy) dose of national anthem. At one time, I would ing for a steady diet of always knew he was a Trump-praising. Maybe it once was. have supported him. conservativism. racist, sexist, egotisti- The reward? Millions But the movement I Now, I just see Moore That meant articles cal, dangerous, crude of readers with a bone see today is a twisted as emblematic of the bashing then-President and spoiled (I could to pick. abomination, one that conservative move- Barack Obama and his keep going, but I’ll stop The price? Their relies far too much on ment’s tragic downfall. gang of no-good cronies here) man. souls. a misconstrued idea In the Bible, God who wanted nothing For a while, it seemed And it worked. of patriotism and on a does not tell us to hate. more than to destroy like most people agreed Trump won the prima- brashness that Jesus Indeed, the entire mes- every single American with me, and though he ry, defeated all the odds would have never sup- sage of the Gospel is This week’s Green Eyeshade Award goes value that I held dear. continued to lead in the to win in the general ported. one of compassion and to Cat Anderson for Religious liberty? polls, it was widely as- and was inaugurated Far too often, con- love. Jesus commands her hard work and Forget about it. Since sumed he had little to as the 45th president of servatives do not have Christians to go into the dedication to the Obama was actually a no chance of winning the United States. compassion. They are world and make dis- Collegian this week. Muslim posing as a de- the presidency. Through it all, his ea- encouraged, subtly and ciples of all nations, to The Green Eyeshade cent, Christian family But then, something ger cheerleaders were otherwise, to hate ille- change the culture in a Award honors student man, his secret agenda changed. As Trump right alongside him. gal immigrants, to look truly positive way. contributors that was to radicalize the stayed atop the polls, Through every in- down upon homosexu- That is not the con- demonstrate consistency and excellence in their country, tear down his “deplorables” start- sensitive remark, every als and others in the servative movement I work. churches and impose ed making their voices shred of evidence of LGBTQ community and have come to know. Oct. 6, 2017 Perspectives Page 14 Rio Arias could afford to chat for you are doing the best hour away from start- Perspectives Editor a little in order to calm that you can. Taking ing. It is important to your nerves and breaks and check- remember what exactly As midterms ap- help you focus. ing the word you were dying, I mean proach and students It’s just count isn’t studying, for. Make are glimpsing into what a break going to sure to put on a clean due dates their plan- and make new outfit and dress ners hold amidst home- the for success, and work coming and new fall as hard as you can. It’s festivities, we all are crunch time. very aware that sleep Seven—Relief. At will not be among our this point in time, you newfound October ac- have turned in your tivities. work. You can pull it In fact, in a small up later on your laptop part of the Crimson and marvel at what that only is visible you could create in to students after en- 24 hours, or review rollment here, it ex- your notes after class plicitly states that to assure yourself classwork will not be that you did in fact counted as successful rock that test. You without sacrifice. So have completed your what do we sacrifice? task and now it’s time Money? Time? Wait, to pretend you never we already do give want to do that again, up both of those. The until you inevitably will only common resource again. we have left to offer Though cramming is is instead our sleep. not the healthiest way So if you are among to consistently study, the many who have a you’ll work it is at times necessary packed schedule, and start go in order to succeed in have little choice but right after. faster. college and beyond. to forgo sleep in order Did you need Five— Things arise last min- to guarantee academic a snack? No? Break Time. In ute like family, out- work you are proud Consider eating the rush of being side commitments or of, I present to you the health issues that force anyways, even if it’s O r overwhelmed, you for- stages we have come to just gum to help you you’ll got to eat! How could us to put off our work will the know and love of pull- focus. do this you let it get this far? life. So while choosing whole assignment go ing an all-nighter. Two—Reserved again? And how on Though you have al- to shovel information this slowly? One—Denial. You Stress. The reality of Earth will you finish lowed your stress to into your brain or expel do not have something the fact that this assign- Three—The Big Shift. well in time? keep you focused for a an assignment out in a due tomorrow, or in ment will not do itself, A few hours into typ- Four—Concentrated wonderful three hours, few days may not be the two or three days. and the fact that it took ing away it is indeed Panic. At this point you need to rest for a bit best idea, it is impor- You are incredible at 30 minutes just to fully obvious that you didn’t the stress borders on and remember that this tant for us all to learn time management and understand the instruc- budget enough time acceptance of defeat, will all soon be over. how to be able to com- everything will fall tions puts a damper on for this. Why do you do so it becomes easy to Six—Acceptance. At plete the things we are into place. Did you just things. Will you work as this to yourself? Why just read and click keys this point the sun is ris- expected to do, despite run into a friend? You quickly as anticipated? do you have the feeling into oblivion, knowing ing or your class is an life being unexpected. Leading By Example Is Buzzfeed worth it? Rio Arias Hannah Spatz Perspectives Editor We even take pride in the fact that Contributing Writer As Homecoming our school is a role model, that it has Most will agree that weekend rolls around, shown what it’s like to pull yourself watching adults will- many of us are taking up by your own bootstraps, and is the ing to leap into a pool the time to celebrate of mashed potatoes is the things that make very image of what hard work and entertaining. us proud: our college sacrifice can do. Relatable? Maybe. education (either com- Productive? No less pleted than Netflix is. This is or in the Buzzfeed’s works), their children as adults have a little bit better mantra: our and see all of the aca- of a chance than most. helping friends, demic and career choic- We have professors and young adults re- family and es they have made—be- alumni who care about TESH.COM the legacy cause not everyone gets us. We have a safe and late to one of all that the opportunities like beautiful place to live or another Grove City us. to come back and visit by view- ing into mashed potato value. Buzzfeed’s objec- College has done. And don’t get me to remember what pre- ing common problems, pools, no showers for tive does not seem to be We look around at wrong—I’m not saying pared us to be the lead- daily inconveniences a week and eating the education, though, but the beautiful buildings that this is easy, or that ers we will be. Most im- or by commiserating world’s hottest pep- rather offering readers that remind us of a time the people who raised portantly, we have our about the human expe- pers. This aspect has crash courses on unique of independence, when our school, or even faith in God to ground rience. Buzzfeed’s con- just as profound an ef- subjects and supplying the college has con- raised us, had it easy. us. Not everyone has tent, then, is confined fect on our productiv- some eccentric conver- stantly shown resilience Many people worked that security to fall back to what is universally ity though. The appeal sation topics. The re- and built itself from the for years to save their on. relatable. Since the is in watching others latability that Buzzfeed ground up. hard-earned money, So as we continue to media presence strives do what we cannot be offers its users is not We take pride in do- especially in the case of watch the news about to connect a diverse bothered with trying, harmful, nor should us- ing things without the the Harbison brothers the devastation from group using mutual ex- or never thought to try ers be discouraged from crutch of government who sold their houses to hurricanes in Puerto periences, its content is (like taking a dip in using the website. It aid. build our beautiful cha- Rico, or read painful ar- most appealing as a ca- some potatoes). rules the realm of study We take pride in the pel—they gave up what ticles about racism and sual, convenient way of Since Buzzfeed’s tar- breaks, but it can also fact that we are a school they knew as home. shootings across our entertainment—a quick get audience is young be a culprit of unpro- that separates itself Often, many children country, it is important click away and an easy adults, college students ductivity. from the entanglement end up at college or in to remember that our click back to productiv- are especially prey to Nevertheless, many of restrictions and reg- great jobs because their lives are not like every- ity. its enticements. The turn to it as a way to ulations has become parents before them one else’s. We have a Buzzfeed’s content website has several relate to one another one of the best colleges didn’t, and they want chance to be more, to can become more than categories, including and as comedic relief in the country. to make their parents take advantage of our quick entertainment life, food, parents and from the mundaneness We even take pride in proud. Just like I do, unique position. and relatability; it be- animals, among oth- of daily life. I feel that the fact that our school and just like you do. Even if others had comes a reassurance in ers, but the objective is Buzzfeed is not some- is a role model, that it Success may be mea- the same resources as a conundrum. Procras- still to help readers re- thing to avoid alto- has shown what it’s like sured by GPAs and by us, there is no guaran- tinating while reading late to one another, al- gether, nor should it be to pull yourself up by prestigious jobs, but tee they could succeed, about the woes of pro- beit by finding out what labeled as a cause of pro- our bootstraps, and is at the end of the day truly. crastination eases the their favorite colors say crastination. Instead, it the very image of what it is also measured in But not everyone guilt. Reading about about their personali- provides a fun platform hard work and sacrifice what we are proud of. has the chance to be as Netflix binges mid- ties or which dogs best for young adults to re- can do. As Grovers young and knowledgeable as us, binge reassures us that embody their current late to one another’s However, this is not old, we are proud of or develop the skills everyone else does it plight. Buzzfeed’s ar- shortcomings, struggles always the case. Not all our independence and like us. It is up to us to too. The trials of parent- ticles often entice read- and laughable incon- people and institutions hard work, and how make the most of what hood and the failures of ers with titles that offer veniences. Although I have access to private they have created new we have, and be com- well-meaning parents lists of unique facts, col- have, at times, allowed donors that prevent opportunities for us ev- passionate and kind to can be assuaged in a lections of witty tweets Buzzfeed to invade my hungry creditors from erywhere. those who have less. quick talk with Wine or a conglomeration of study sessions, I believe pouncing. Not every But at the end of Because that is what Mom. some always-funny cat that as long as it is re- kid get the chance to the day, we must also it means to be a hard But Buzzfeed attracts photos. served for the study pay for a private college come to recognize that worker and a leader, clicks for more than its In a way, the articles breaks, GPAs are not education more expen- no matter how proud and a Christian one at relatability. It seeks to can be enlightening, but at risk, and cat cameos, sive than a state school. we are, how much we that. intrigue viewers with learning 17 facts about a parenting problems, Not every family get the strive and grind to be its sometimes incredu- subject with no context and food facts all have honor of coming to visit the best we can be, we lous titles: think jump- leaves little educational their places. Oct. 6, 2017 Sports Page 15 ToTo sitsit oror toto stand?stand?

CDN.VOX-CDN.COM Offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva was the only player to leave the Steelers locker room and stand for the national anthem against the Chicago Bears.

Kevin Zuercher police brutality, crimi- Tomlin was slightly I made my teammates Villanueva is a man of Another fan named Staff Writer nal injustice and racial disappointed with Vil- look bad, and that is my honor. Thank you for Mike Tresco posted, discrimination. lanueva’s actions before fault.” your military service.” “Tomlin and the Steel- Former Army Ranger Steelers head coach the game saying, “I was Despite Villanueva’s Meanwhile, the Steel- ers organization played Alejandro Villanueva Mike Tomlin stood on looking for 100 percent apology, fans have risen ers organization has re- politics today. They can was the only Steeler to the sidelines along with participation, we were to show support for his ceived much backlash boycott the flag fine. I’ll in response to Sunday’s stand during the Na- his coaching staff dur- gonna be respectful of actions. Villanueva’s boycott from watching ing the anthem. Tom- our football team.” He jersey quickly became events even though them.” tional Anthem before lin said the team made also added, “I asked the top-selling jersey in their goal was to avoid Although the Steel- the contest between the their decision “not to those guys to discuss it the NFL even above the controversy. Many fans ers sought to avoid the Pittsburgh Steelers and be disrespectful to the and whatever they dis- league’s best. interpreted the team’s situation, they found the Chicago Bears on anthem, but to remove cussed that we have 100 Many fans have decision not to take the themselves right in the Sunday, Sept. 24. ourselves from this percent participation or turned to social media field as a protest and middle of the contro- Villanueva stood vis- circumstance. Peo- we do nothing.” as well in support of believed it was disre- versy. ible at the entrance of ple shouldn’t have to Tomlin’s comments Villanueva. John Mc- spectful. However, Steelers the tunnel but his team- choose.” led to an apology from Caskill posted on Twit- Former fan Dustin President Art Rooney mates chose not to take Tomlin’s comments Villanueva the follow- ter saying, “Thank you Allen Morris posted a II hopes the backlash the field until after the address a controversial ing day. In a press sir for your service and video on his Twitter will be short lived. In anthem had finished. situation in which play- conference Villanueva standing for the flag.” that showed him burn- the days following the The team was attempt- ers across the NFL have was quoted saying, “I Rick Hortstrom also ing Steelers apparel. game, he told the press ing to avoid controversy been choosing to kneel made coach Tomlin showed his support of His caption was, “@ that the plan to stay out surrounding league- in protest during the look bad, and that is my Villanueva on Twitter steelers never again will of politics backfired and wide protests against National Anthem. fault and my fault only. saying, “Only Alejandro I support or watch you.” will not happen again. Tennis starts a racquet Andrew Mittlestaedt Staff Writer

The Wolverines’ ten- nis teams have been hard at work this fall. On the women’s side, the Lady Wolverines have achieved a 4-0 re- cord in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and a 5-3 record overall. The GROVE CITY COLLEGE Grove City women’s The men’s varsity lacrosse team takes on Pitt tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. on Thorn team recently won their Field in the first action of what promises to be a great 2018 season. match against confer- ence rival Bethany 9-0. The ladies went 6-0 in Men’s lacrosse the singles matches and 3-0 in doubles. The men’s team re- premiers Saturday cently fell in defeat to Aly Kruger this school year. Pittsburgh has been Baldwin Wallace in GROVE CITY COLLEGE Junior Maggie Manchester defeated Marissa Bowles Sports Editor The team has had practicing since late Berea, Ohio. In singles, early morning weight- August and will no freshman Damon Deck of Behrend 6-0 and 6-1. The Wolverines swept all six singles matches, all of which came in straight sets. The Men’s Varsity lifting sessions as well doubt be a tough com- defeated Roger Boyer Lacrosse team takes to as practices during the petitor and a game in Grove City’s only win a really close match “We had very intense the field in what prom- week. The team is fo- worth watching. But the for the day. which we ended up practices but all our ef- ises to be an exciting cusing on building a Wolverines are ready to Deck then took on pulling and winning the fort was rewarded in scrimmage against Uni- great squad and a com- take on the challenges Jake Elbin and Alex victory.” the matches.” versity of Pittsburgh petitive program for the that Pitt may present Papke from Baldwin This was the final The team contin- at 7 p.m. Saturday on years to come. come Homecoming. Wallace with his junior contest for the men’s ues to practice and is Thorn Field. “The transition from “From 6 a.m. lifts to Although the official club to varsity has been every practice, the team doubles partner Miguel team before the spring confident the spring season does not be- great,” said junior Jeff is ready to show Pitt the Esteban Diaz. season beings on 3 will bring more suc- gin until March 7, the Cypher. “The team at- work we’ve been put- The junior/freshman April 2018. As the sea- cess. “Our goals for the Men’s Varsity Lacrosse mosphere is better than ting in,” said Cypher. duo took home Grove son comes to a close spring season are to team has been making ever.” For many up- This game is sure to be City’s only win of the and the men prepare play at our highest lev- preparations to ensure perclassmen who have a crowd pleaser, and a day in doubles against for the spring season, el and to win the PAC a successful first varsity been playing in the great student turnout Baldwin Wallace. The Diaz is optimistic about championships,” said season following the club environment, this will boost morale and final record for the the team and the po- Diaz. many successful years change is exciting and is support for the new match was 7-2 Baldwin tential of its members. The team’s first as a club sport. La- sure to be a good thing varsity team. Come out Wallace. “It felt amaz- “The fall season was spring match is April 3, crosse is the 23rd varsity for Grove City athletics. and support your Wol- ing,” said Diaz. “It was pretty busy,” he said. 2018. sport at GCC beginning The University of verines! Oct. 6, 2017 Sports Page 16 Football on a two-game winning streak Adam Young comes one week after touchdown; sophomore 14-14 just before half- third quarter. The Wol- While their record is Staff Writer the sophomore scored kicker Mitch Causer’s time, but that would be verines’ defense did the not impressive, history three touchdowns and converted the extra the Yellow Jackets’ final rest from there. They says that the Wolver- The Grove City Wol- rushed for 177 yards on point, the Wolverines score of the game. intercepted Waynes- ines will need all the verines defeated the 35 carries against Saint took a 7-0 lead. Grove City’s defense burg’s sophomore momentum and sup- Waynesburg Yellow Vincent. When Waynesburg came out of the locker quarterback Tyler Per- port they can get on Jackets 21-14 on Sat- Schools’ longest run responded on their en- room after halftime and one on each of the Yel- Saturday. Grove City urday for their second- of the game set up the suing possession with a took the team motto low Jackets’ final three has beaten Thomas straight victory thanks Wolverines’ and the touchdown, Grove City “Brick by brick” literal- drives and Grove City More only once out of to an impressive outing game’s first score. With replied similarly with ly. They built a wall that left with the win. the 12 times the teams by sophomore running about six minutes left a touchdown of their Waynesburg could not After going 33 games have faced. That victo- back Wesley Schools in the first quarter the own. This time Schools get through and they without a victory, ry came in 2007 when and strong defense in sophomore rushed 51 plowed his way into held the Yellow Jackets’ Grove City is currently Coach DiDonato was a the second half. yards to the Waynes- the end zone on 3-yard offense to just 78 yards on a two-game win- sophomore and started Schools tore through burg 20-yard line. Two touchdown run. Causer of total offense in the ning streak. The Wol- at quarterback to win the Yellow Jackets’ plays later, sophomore converted the PAT and second half. verines hope to carry 23-16. defense, rushing for quarterback Randall Wolverines were ahead Labrie put the Wol- their momentum into Grove City will face 163 yards and a touch- Labrie connected with 14-7. verines ahead for good the Homecoming game Thomas More 2 p.m. down on 33 carries. freshman wide receiver Waynesburg man- on a 1-yard sneak to- against the 1-4 Thomas Saturday, Oct. 7 on This performance Cody Gustafson for a aged to tie the game at wards the end of the More Saints. Robert E. Thorn Field. Golf takes third in PACs Kevin Zuercher Staff Writer

The Grove City Men’s Golf Team sits 3rd half- way through the PAC championship tour- nament in a tightly- packed field. The tournament was hosted at the Squaw Creek – Avalon Country GROVE CITY COLLEGE Club in Vienna, Ohio, Senior Makayli Terwilliger posted four blocks against D’Youville where the Wolverines split on the road. The Wolverines fell to Baldwin Wallace with eight PAC schools 3-0 and then bounced back to defeat the Spartans. . in the field. The Wolverines post- ed a score of 312 on day one to finish in 3rd, seven strokes behind Volleyball back on top 1st place Thomas More. Aly Kruger College’s College Center two aces. Buchanan led taled 13 digs and Rus- conference tri-match Grove City would follow Sports Editor Gymnasium on Satur- the defense with five sell added 11 digs. at Bethany. Grove City with a 311 on day two to day morning and after- blocks. Grove City, now 8-11 will face Bethany at 11 remain in 3rd with a to- The Grove City Col- noon. The Wolverines, Boris added three overall, returns to ac- a.m. before meeting tal score of 623, now 13 lege women’s volleyball now 7-11, fell to Bald- blocks. Robatisin to- tion tomorrow with a Saint Vincent at 1 p.m. strokes behind Thomas team improved to 5-3 in win Wallace 3-0 before More and 10 strokes be- the Presidents’ Athletic bouncing back with a hind 2nd place Wash- Conference, splitting a sweep of the D’Youville ington and Jefferson. pair against D’Youville Spartans. St. Vincent is also in on Saturday before de- In the opener against the mix in fourth place feating Waynesburg Baldwin Wallace, Bu- with an aggregate score Wednesday night at chanan and freshman of 624, just one stroke the Grove City College outside hitter Elisa- behind the Wolverines’ Arena. beth Sems each had five two-day total. On Saturday, the kills to lead Grove City Ryan Koenig led the Wolverines topped while Boris and Bart- Wolverines and is tied Chatham by earning ley added four apiece. for first after two days a 27-25, 25-16, 18-25, Russell posted 10 digs, with scores of 76 and 25-23 in conference ac- and Payne added eight. 74. Jordan Alfery fol- tion at the Grove City Robatisin led the squad lowed in 12th individu- College Arena on Sept. with eight assists while ally with scores of 74 28. Junior outside/ Hartshorn recorded six. and 83. Cole McCook middle hitter Laura Against D’Youville, and Scott Hangliter Buchanan paced Grove Buchanan led the Wol- both tied for 16th with City by recording a sea- verines with match- scores of 79 – 80 and son-high 24 kills while highs of 14 kills and 83 – 76, respectively. sophomore outside hit- eight blocks while Anthony Smaldino ter Maria Boris added Bartley added six kills, rounded out the Wol- eight kills. Sophomore seven digs, and four verines with scores of setter Emma Hartshorn service aces. Jamie Ro- 88 and 81 to tie for 24th distributed 42 assists, batisin, Maria Boris, overall. her highest career to- The PAC tourna- and Emma Hartshorn ment is split into two tal in a four-set match. each contributed five parts with the 1st half Senior outside hitter kills, and Makayli Ter- being played in the fall Jamie Robatisin served williger tacked on four semester and the 2 nd a season-high five aces, kills. half being played in the including three straight Defensively, Robati- spring. The winner of aces in the fourth set to sin paced the Wolver- the tournament is the help Grove City erase a ines with 15 digs while team with the lowest 15-12 deficit. Senior de- Beka Russell added 14 aggregate score after all fensive specialist Beka digs. Terwilliger and four rounds. Russell added three Robatisin each posted The winner also re- aces. Robatisin led the four blocks, and Harts- ceives an automatic defense with 24 digs horn dished out 27 as- invitation to play in while Russell recorded sists. the National Champi- 21 digs. Senior defen- On Wednesday, vol- onship tournament. sive specialist Sarah leyball team defeated This season’s National Payne added 15 digs. visiting Waynesburg Championship is set to Boris, senior outside/ at the Grove City Col- be played at the Gran- middle hitter Makayli lege Arena, rolling a dover Resort in Greens- Terwilliger and sopho- 25-15, 25-13, 25-15 vic- boro, N.C. more outside hitter tory. Jamie Robatisin Grove City won the Mikayla Bartley all had and freshman Elisabeth PAC tournament in two blocks. Sems both recorded a the spring of 2016 and With a 6-10 re- match-high seven kills played for the Nation- cord, Grove City trav- for the Wolverines; al Championship that eled to Buffalo, N.Y. to Buchanan and Boris May. They look to im- face Baldwin Wallace each posted five kills. prove their scores next and host D’Youville. Emma Hartshorn dis- spring in hopes of re- The Wolverines split a tributed 19 assists, Beka turning to the national pair of non-conference Russell served three tournament. matches at D’Youville aces, and Robatisin had