CollegianThe March 13, 2009 Vol. 69 No. 16 Slumdogs and slavery Varsity softball has sweeping wins in Florida Page 15 The Grove City College Newspaper Page 20 ‘La Bête’ wins recognition Theater veterans bring ‘My Fair Lady’ to life By Sierra R. Shipton Sherman’s co-lead, phonetics Contributing Writer professor Henry Higgins. Hampe is no newbie to the- “Mirror, mirror on the wall, ater, either. who’s the fairest of them all?” “I started in middle school Why, sophomore Rebecca and never looked back,” he said. Sherman, of course. Most recently, he portrayed No, this year’s spring musical Orlando in last fall’s production is not a twist on Walt Disney’s of Shakespeare’s “As you Like classic fairy tale “Snow White.” It.” Instead, it is “a different take on Supporting lead Colonel a timeless Broadway classic,” Pickering, a retired British said Sherman, who plays lead- colonel who lived much of his ing lady Eliza Doolittle in this life stationed in India, is played year’s mainstage production of by Hampe’s fellow junior Kevin “My Fair Lady.” Gaul. Josh Kitamura Doug Baker ’08 and Pat McElroy ’08 are among the Grove City College graduates and students Sherman became involved in Gaul’s love for theater began who will perform ‘La Bête’ at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in theater starting in middle in high school, and he carried Washington D.C. The show is one of four chosen from throughout the country. See next week’s school. that love with him to college, issue for further coverage. Although this is the biggest performing as much as possible production Sherman has ever here at the College. Along with done, it is not her first produc- Sherman and Hampe, he too tion here at Grove City. was in last year’s “As You Like Students attend CPAC She played Lettice Douffet in It,” in which he played Silvius, “Lettice and Lovage,” Celia in the lovelorn shepherd. By Jimmy Van Eerden close to 25 students from various academic disci- “As you Like It,” Miss Riverton In the end, however, a pro- Collegian Writer plines and backgrounds. The Center for Vision & in the Fall 2007 One-Act “The duction is not complete without Values, in collaboration with the Crimson Way of All Fish,” Elizabeth in its supporting cast. The sound bites of acrimonious presidential Conservatives, sponsored students to attend the the Fall 2008 One-Act “The Junior Jenny Novak plays var- debates have largely dissipated. Partisan banners conference on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. Role of Della,” and she was ious ensemble parts in the musi- and campaign slogans have been put away in For a minimal cost of $25, students received also in Children’s Theater last cal. She is a theater veteran as anticipation of 2012. For the most part, politicians transportation, housing and conference registra- year. well, starting out as the narrator have re-focused on the more imminent obstacles tion. As for her character in “My in her kindergarten production of a shaky housing industry, low consumer confi- CPAC coordinators suggested that this year’s Fair Lady,” Sherman said, “I of the “Three Little Bears.” dence and an increasingly controversial war in conference was the most successful in history love how the character really “I just love being on stage Iraq. with approximately 8,500 attendees from 48 states changes throughout the show and getting to be somebody else Nonetheless, partisan campaign fervor was around the country. With nearly 50 percent of its and really becomes a strong, and be crazy and have people revived once again at the Omni Shore Hotel in attendees composed of college students, CPAC independent lady.” think ‘Wow, Jenny’s character is Washington, D.C. The hotel’s convention center boasted a robust line-up of prominent conserva- One of the things that crazy!’ instead of ‘Wow, Jenny recently hosted a raucous group of patrons attend- tive speakers to energize the youthful crowds. Sherman enjoys about theater, is crazy,’ for once,” she said. ing the 36th annual Conservative Political Action The schedule began on Thursday with conserva- in general, is “discovering a Novak explains that her Conference (CPAC) that began on Thursday, April tive icons John Bolton, Mike Pence and Mike character and trying to bring favorite role is a tie between 26, and continued through Saturday, April 28. Huckabee, all of whom were effective at estab- them to life.” playing Thing 1 in “Suessical Grove City College was well represented with See CPAC, page 4 Junior George Hampe plays See Musical, page 6 Loose change works to loosen chains By Sarah Boyd which has a significant net effect,” said for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation tive work with local authorities in human Collegian Writer senior Sarah Easton. and other forms of violent oppression.” trafficking cases costs about $50. One day According to the U.S. Department of The funds raised at Grove City College of advocacy by IJM’s legal team on behalf Over the next two weeks, Streams of State’s “Trafficking in Persons Report,” an through LC2LC will be contributed to the of the exploited costs about $70. Justice hopes to unleash the power of estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people are four-fold purpose of IJM’s work. Senior Rachel Lee put the monetary pic- loose change. With just a few coins at a trafficked internationally as a part of the First, “victim relief” involves the imme- ture into perspective for students. time, this on-campus network for social commercial sex trade. Of this group, 70 diate aid to the exploited individual. Then, “Everyone has loose change, and, if justice aims to loosen the chains of human percent are female and 50 percent are chil- through “perpetrator accountability,” IJM every person on campus donated just $1, trafficking worldwide. The campaign dren. engages local legal systems to ensure just that’d be huge! It’d be $2,500 or so, and I “Loose Change to Loosen Chains” Senior Blake Eilers believes that battling consequences for offenders. Third, “victim can’t think of a better cause for that money (LC2LC) will take place on weekdays the injustice of human trafficking is “work aftercare” empowers victims “to rebuild to go to,” Lee said. from March 16-27. Students can deposit that is close to the heart of God.” Streams their lives.” Finally, through “structural As Easton said, “LC2LC gives Streams their loose change at the Streams of Justice of Justice hopes that through LC2LC, this change,” IJM assumes a preventative role of Justice the opportunity to focus on a table in the Breen Student Union to take cause will become close to the heart of by “strengthening the community factors prominent social justice concern (human part in this effort. Grove City College students as well. and local judicial systems.” trafficking) and to demonstrate how indi- “Human trafficking is such a huge – in LC2LC is an initiative led by Yet, as Eilers said, “The work that viduals can make a real difference.” fact, global – issue that it’s easy to get International Justice Mission, an organiza- International Justice Mission does is not “Scripture is clear,” Easton continued, overwhelmed and discouraged … tion described at www.ijm.org as “a inexpensive.” However, each person can do something, human rights agency that secures justice For instance, one day of IJM’s investiga- See Change, page 3 News The Collegian 2 March 13, 2009 FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE

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Studying religion highlights Sevilla experience

Dear Students: In an effort to and Muslim Heritage in Seville.” It maintain a connection with has been interesting to learn about Grove City College’s students the early tolerance amongst these spread throughout the world, religions. each week the Collegian will While the class is not nearly as print a letter from a student difficult as those at Grove City, we studying in a foreign country. are learning the foundations of ¡Hola, Grove City! these religions, their history in Spain and modern relations. Hola from Sevilla! I hope my The nature of the class inspires thoughts and reactions to Sevilla discussions and debates which our will be enjoyable to all who read professor openly welcomes. this. It has been different learning While this is part of my personal about religions from a secular experience, I have also been viewpoint. In addition to learning blessed to share my study abroad more about Judaism and Islam, one semester with four other Grove of the most eye-opening aspects City students: juniors Katie Imler, for me has been hearing other peo- Martha Frais, Alyssa Yagoda and ple’s beliefs and also their thoughts Ashley Zaepfel. on Christianity. Sevilla is the capital of While it can be challenging to be Andalucia, the southernmost “outside the bubble,” I am thor- autonomous community in Spain. oughly enjoying my conversations It is a city known for its flamen- with fellow students and Spaniards co dancing, old buildings, and tra- regarding religion, culture, and ditional food. even politics. Courtesy Stephanie Randolph Grove City College chicas at the Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain. From left: juniors Katie Imler, One only needs to walk the Studying abroad is, in my opin- Martha Frais, Ashley Zaepfel, Alyssa Yagoda, Stephanie Randolph. streets to see the blooming tropical ion, the best way to learn, because plants and to smell the fragrance of everything is tangible. ter of the city. was later converted into a Catholic ways running through the gardens. oranges floating through the air. I am taking my religion class As we walked, our professor cathedral. The inside of the building had The culture is vibrant and the minutes away from the Sevilla pointed out significant street This also overlapped with my hundreds of giant arches painted language is captivating. Cathedral and La Giralda, two names, buildings and a synagogue. religion class and helped me to with red and white stripes. Needless to say, Sevilla is a great examples of Islamic architec- My study abroad program took understand the structure of a It was overwhelmingly beautiful, beautiful city that I get to learn ture. us to Cordoba, a city in Spain mosque and the purpose of certain which can also be said of my entire about in a hands-on way every day. The other week for class, we about two hours away where we elements. study abroad experience thus far. For example, I am taking a reli- took a field trip to the Barrio Santa toured the Mezquita. The outdoor patio of the mosque Chao, gion class called “Jewish, Christian Cruz, which is the old Jewish quar- The Mezquita is a mosque that had fountains with small water- Stephanie Randolph Former president of Grove Bands offer uplifting concert The Grove City College Wind Ensemble and exciting work of significant study for the Wind City College to speak Symphonic Concert Band will present their first con- Ensemble this semester has been “Vigil’s Keep,” a cert of 2009 at 8 p.m. March 20 in Ketler contemporary piece composed by Julie Giroux. Dr. Charles S. MacKenzie, doctorate of theology at Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center. The Symphonic Concert Band will open its por- former president of Grove City Princeton Theological Seminary. The concert is under the direction of Dr. Edwin tion of the program with “Strategic Air Command College, will speak on campus As the fifth president of the Arnold, director of bands and chairman of the March” by Clifton Williams along with a variety of March 16 and 17 in conjunction College from 1971-1991, he led Department of Music and Fine Arts. He will be other selections, including “Caccia,” a percussive with the Evangelical the College through the land- assisted by Dr. Joseph Pisano ’94, associate director work by composer Francis McBeth; “Dusk” by Scholarship Conference. mark 1984 Supreme Court case and associate department chairman. composer Steven Bryant; and several traditional MacKenzie will present “Grove City College v. T.H. The Wind Ensemble will open the program with a marches. Pisano will conduct “Concert Celebration” “Calvin’s Contribution to Bell.” MacKenzie preached for new composition by John O’Reilly. The selection, by composer Claude Smith. American Higher Education” at 17 years in New Jersey, at New titled “Spirit of Flight,” was recently composed for The concert is free and open to the public. No tick- 7 p.m. March 16 in Sticht York City’s historic Broadway the United States Air Force Academy Band. Another ets are required. Lecture Hall in the Hall of Arts Presbyterian Church and in and Letters and will speak in California. Harbison Chapel at 9:30 a.m. MacKenzie served as chaplain March 17. The presentations are in the U.S Air Force and has free and open to the public. testified numerous times before Now in its second year, the U.S. Congressional committees conference is sponsored by the on education issues. He is the Student Government author of several books includ- Association and the College’s ing “Trinity and Culture.” He is religion department. The goal is married to LaVonne “Vonnie” to celebrate the Reformation Rudolph Gaiser, who is a 1956 and the Gospel. The theme this graduate of Grove City College. year is the life and work of John Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas from Calvin. Reformed Theological Seminary MacKenzie is currently the is slated to speak at the confer- Distinguished Professor of ence’s last session March 30. Philosophy and Theology at For more information about the Reformed Theological Seminary conference, visit www.evangeli- in Oviedo, Fla. He earned a calconference.org. The Collegian News March 13, 2009 3 Intercultural club prepares Lectures ethnically Korean food explore energy The Grove City College In order to learn more about Department of Biology will host biofuels as home heating meth- an Alternative Energy ods and ethanol production, Symposium at 7 p.m. March 18 William Wasser, the Goddard in Sticht Lecture Hall of the Hall State Park manager for the of Arts and Letters on the Grove Pennsylvania Department of City College campus. Conservation and Natural The symposium is part of the Resources, will address the cam- Environmental Education pus. Seminar Series and seeks to alert Lee McCracken, the president the campus community of the of Premier Power Solutions, will need to look for alternative speak on long term costs and sources of energy in order to supplies of energy. lessen dependence on fossil fuels. Grove City College Professor Many speakers are invited to of Biology Dr. Fred Brenner and speak on a plethora of topics. the former secretary of the Bruce Norman, manager for Pennsylvania Department of General Electric Corporation, Conservation and Natural will speak about General Resources John Oliver will host Electric’s development of wind the symposium. Jeff Coleman The Intercultural Club hosted a Korean dinner and game night for its members and other stu- and solar energy. Oliver served as the secretary dents at the College in Ketler Rec last Saturday. Dishes included Bulgogi, a meat dish; Japchae, a John Hall, the president of IQ of the DCNR for seven years noodle and veggie dish; and Gochujang Jjigae, a hot soup. Energy, will present his knowl- under former governor Tom edge of turning waste material Ridge. Brenner joined the into energy as an alternative to College faculty in 1969. fossil fuels. The symposium, co-sponsored Society hosts bioethics The plant manager for by the biology and political sci- Pennsylvania Biodiesel, Inc., ence honoraries, the student elec- Joseph Blake will speak on the trical engineering association and future development of biodiesel the Environmental Club, is free and theology lecturers as an alternative to petroleum- and open to the public. No tickets based diesel fuels. are required. The Grove City College earned his master of divinity Unlimited Love, which was Society for Science, Faith and from Louisville Presbyterian founded in 2001 with a grant Technology will host experts in Theological Seminary and his from the John Templeton bioethics and theology for two doctorate of philosophy in rhet- Foundation to provide high-level Contest seeks short presentations March 24 in the oric and communication from scientific research on unselfish Recital Hall of the Pew Fine the University of Pittsburgh love. His work on love, span- Arts Center on campus. The where he was also an instructor. ning three decades, investigates lectures are free and open to He was ordained in the unselfish love and altruism in video submissions the public. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in the context of scientific The Freedom on Tape Video Contest, sponsored by the Center for Dr. William J. Carl, president 1973. He has lectured exten- research, philosophy, spirituality, Vision & Values, is now accepting entries. of Pittsburgh Theological sively, including at Oxford, religions, ethics, health and the In order to enter: Seminary, will speak on “Brains, Princeton, Boston University, professions. Post is co-editor of • Produce a short, You-tube type video promoting free market val- Bodies, Beliefs and Behavior” at the Moscow Theological “Altruism and Altruistic Love: ues in a compelling way. Videos should be backed by sound reason- 3:30 p.m. Dr. Stephen G. Post, Academy, the Kerala United Science, Philosophy, and ing but should contain a moving or humorous element. Feel free to director of the Center for Medical Theological Seminary in India, Religion in Dialogue” and editor be creative. Humanities, Compassionate Care the Beijing Theological of “The Science of Altruism and • The video must be submitted in DVD format or an otherwise and Bioethics at Stony Brook Seminary in China. He has pub- Health: It’s Good to be Good,” blank CD. University, will present “Better to lished six books, including “The published in 2005. Post received • Limit of 5 minutes for video length, and videos must be smaller Give Than to Receive? Gift-Love, Lord’s Prayer For Today” and his Ph.D. in ethics from the than 75 MB. Happiness and Health” at 7 p.m. numerous scholarly articles and University of Chicago Divinity • Your video should tie in to some current legislation or political Carl, who is also professor of reviews. School. He is a member of the debate, and you must turn in a one-page write-up summarizing the homiletics at the seminary, pre- Prior to his position with Institute for the Advanced Study issue and the free market response. viously served as pastor of the Stony Brook University, Post of Religion and is a preceptor in 1st Place: $500 1,700-member First was professor of bioethics, phi- the Pritzker School of Medicine. 2nd Place: $300 Presbyterian Church in Dallas, losophy and religion at Case The Society for Science, Faith 3rd Place: $200 Texas, for 22 years. Carl gradu- Western Reserve University’s and Technology is part of the • One-page proposal due March 21. ated from the University of School of Medicine from 1998 Local Societies Initiative of the • All video proposals due by Apr. 15. Tulsa with a bachelor’s degree through 2008. He is president of Metanexus Institute on Religion • Presentation of finalists will be Apr. 23. in religion and philosophy. He the Institute for Research on and Science. For more info, contact Kelli Trease at [email protected].

Eilers saw the words of Edmund Burke as relevant to Change LC2LC. from page 1 Burke said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil “that God loves justice and com- is for good men to do nothing.” mands His followers to seek and In agreement, Eilers said, ‘do justice.’” “This is a chance for each of us “Prayer is critical,” Eilers to get involved a bit with an added. issue that God cares about pas- Individuals can sign up at sionately.” http://www.ijm.org/getinvolved With a few coins at a time, for prayer updates and to find Easton believes that LC2LC is a other ways to get their friends, way for students to “find our organizations and churches hearts and minds stirred and bro- involved in the fight against ken by the things that break the human trafficking. heart of God.” News The Collegian 4 March 13, 2009

to the conservative movement, such as CPAC the importance of a free economy.” The conference covered a broad range of from page 1 topics including global warming, the econo- my, the War on Terror, health care and edu- lishing a projected course of action for cation. the Republican Party. Friday included Through her recollection of the CPAC speakers like Mitch McConnell, Newt experience, sophomore Lisa Herman said, Gingrich, Ron Paul and Mitt Romney, “The first thing that comes to mind is the while the festivities concluded on Saturday education panel. I was wonderfully sur- with superstars Rick Santorum, Tim prised when the panel actually acknowledged Pawlenty, Bill Bennett, Ann Coulter and, the inadequacy of the current charter school finally, Rush Limbaugh. structure.” Ultimately, the response from the students Herman added, “The speakers were also was overwhelmingly positive. not just politicians; they were real educators At the end of three days, many CPAC with real experience in inner-cities, and I attendees were refreshed and invigorat- respected their arguments so much more ed. for it.” According to Autumn Todd, a fresh- Perhaps most importantly, the confer- man history major, “CPAC was an ence allowed participants to gather in fel- incredible experience and opportunity to lowship with like-minded individuals. engage in discussions and lessons of According to the keynote speaker Rush conservative ideals. I felt so blessed to Limbaugh, “the success of conservatism be able to travel to D.C. and hear from is dependent upon the unity and commit- so many respected, conservative speak- ment of its adherents.” ers and cannot wait to return next year.” As Lowe suggested, “It was great to Bethany Lowe, a senior political sci- be able to meet with people who value ence and communication studies double- my same opinions by rallying support major, said, “I really enjoyed CPAC this for the conservative movement.” year. I had never been before, so it was a Election 2008 is past, and the Sarah Gross new experience for me. I thought the Republicans undoubtedly experienced a Left: The capstone speaker and radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh addresses speakers were fantastic, especially Mitt crushing defeat. Even so, the party is CPAC crowd. Right: Ann Coulter, conservative icon, addressed the crowd earlier in Romney and Rush Limbaugh. They alive and well as it continues to look the day. Both lectures packed the room and required overflow areas. touched on several points that are critical ahead. Philly, area bands wake neighbors at concert By Darin Miller band featuring tricky guitar playing Collegian Editor-in-Chief and synthesizer pedals. Freshman Jordan Nichols followed, The Grove City College radio sta- playing both before and after tion, WSAJ 91.1 FM, operates under “Recession.” Nichols played an the tagline, “The best in rock and indie acoustic folk set, highlighted by the rock.” And, last Friday night, rock harmonica and a Johnny Cash style reigned in Crawford Auditorium at sing-speak manner – there was an WSAJ’s benefit concert “Wake Your almost hesitant, quivering quality to his Neighbors.” singing – with jokes interspersed By the concert’s 7 p.m. start, 50 or so throughout. He was a big hit with the attendees were scattered throughout the audience. auditorium, sitting in the low lighting. Then “Recession,” who recently The number rose and fell throughout opened for the College’s “Mae” concert the night. and features Grove City College stu- On the stage, several drum sets and dents junior Brian Schultz and sopho- various amplifiers and instrument cases more Kevin Hixon, returned their littered the floor. piano-infused rock to the stage. The acoustic acts played on the lower Next came “Soraia,” a rock band fea- fringe stage, and the main electric acts turing a classic sound and a female played on the main stage. Shaun Yasaki lead vocalist with a rocker growl. Former head of Stonebridge Concerts Philly-based ‘Soraia’ rocks out on the stage during WSAJ’s ‘Wake Your Neighbors’ They were followed by seniors Josh senior Marshall Birkey said, “‘Wake concert. Mayo, Lucas Darway and Kevin Etzler Your Neighbors’ used to be organized LeSuer played the harmonica, as well. Philly, and the band is friends with in the acoustic trio “Brothers, bits and by local bands and performed at a local Vagt said that he and LeSuer play Jealousy Curve. pieces.” They played mellow tunes venue, as a benefit concert.” under the working title of “Campus This year, the funds went to Project with simple guitar and drum lines, fea- This changed in the spring of 2006 Safety.” Okello, an on-campus group dedicated turing a harmonica and “Death Cab for when one of the bands asked This is the first year the concert was to prayer and action for northern Cutie” style vocals. Stonebridge to help host the concert on produced by WSAJ. Uganda. For the final band, “Jealousy Curve,” campus because their usual location Vagt said, “Brian Schultz kind of “I just kind of have a relationship with the audience dwindled to about 25 was no longer available. had the idea to revive it.” some of the leaders,” Vagt said. “We attendees. But that didn’t stop the “So, Stonebridge helped organize the Junior Brian Schultz is the produc- worked with them on the silent disco.” group from giving an all-out perform- concert, including booking the headlin- tion director of WSAJ and the concert. Vagt said that WSAJ needed some- ance. The four-man rock group also ing band, Lovedrug,” Birkey said. “The “‘Wake Your Neighbors’ has been a one to benefit from the show, so “why hailed from Philadelphia. concert benefited an ICO Gulf Coast staple of the Grove City area,” not Project Okello?” General manager of WSAJ junior trip, which did hurricane disaster relief Schultz said, “and ‘Jealousy Curve’ Vagt and LeSuer were followed by Chris Rigby said the concert raised after Katrina.” has played the gig in the past. When I “Amplifiers,” a Grove City-based rock $300 for Project Okello. Juniors Brian Vagt, the program asked them if they would be interest- director for WSAJ, and Chris LeSuer ed, they immediately jumped on opened the show with a two-person board.” acoustic guitar act. Vagt recruited the acoustic perform- “Are we on now? Okay, we’re on,” ers, and Schultz recruited the main Vagt said. He turned to address the stage bands. audience. “We’re not musicians, but “‘Jealousy Curve’ is from Philly, we’re gonna pretend to be,” he joked. [and] they’ve played the Grove City LeSuer played forcefully on the gui- area numerous times,” Schultz said. “I tar with some picking. Vagt’s voice befriended them a while ago while at teetered on airy and nasally in the a show.” upper registers but had a lot of power. Schultz said that Soraia is also from The Collegian News March 13, 2009 5

Outside the bubble... Gunman kills eleven, self British citizen arrested for hate speech Twelve people, including the gunman, were killed in a shooting Recently returned from Afghanistan, British military troops marched proudly through the streets of spree on Tuesday in southern Alabama. Luton on Tuesday. What was supposed to be a celebratory march for the second battalion of the Royal Michael McLendon of Kinston, Al., killed eleven people in Coffee Anglian Regiment instead become an arena for hate speech. and Geneva Counties before dying by a self-inflicted gunshot inside “A Muslim preacher of hate today ridiculed British soldiers who were abused during a homecoming the Reliable Metal Products factory in Geneva County, NBC report- parade – branding them cowards,’” London Daily Mail online reported. ed. Anjern Choudary, a Muslim preacher, praised the Islamic protesters who screamed hateful words during McLendon began by killing his mother and burning their house to the homecoming and carried signs saying, “Anglian Soldiers: Butchers of Basra” and “British the ground. He also shot his grandparents, an aunt and an uncle. Government: Terrorist Government” and “Anglian Soldiers: Criminals, Murderers Terrorists” and “Baby In total, his victims ranged in age from 18 months to 74 years old, killers.” NBC reported. The group of protesters shouted, “Anglian soldiers go to hell!” as they marched past. The day’s events were “one of the worst tragedies in recent memo- “Two lines of police officers protected the ... protesters from a large number of locals, some waving ry,” Colonel Chris Murphy told reporters at a Tuesday night press Union and St. George’s flags, who turned their attention to them rather than the inspection of the soldiers conference. by the dignitaries,” the Telegraph reported. “There was a stand off between the two groups who yelled Though police are uncertain as to the cause behind McLendon’s insults at each other.” rampage, they are doing all they can to sort through the evidence and Choudary called the soldiers Nazis and said that the homecoming was a “vile parade” of “brutal mur- information from the numerous crime scenes, NBC reported. derers,” the Daily Mail reported. “Non-Muslims in Britain must appreciate that the actions of the British soldiers must be condemned unreservedly,” Choudary said. “They are not the heroes but closer to cowards who cannot fight, as their G20 summit source of worry uncanny knack for death by ‘friendly fire’ illustrates.” The United States and the European Union disagree over the most Choudary’s reference to friendly fire were “clearly designed to mock the memory of Private Darren appropriate reaction to the worldwide recession. George, 23, from Pirbright, Surrey, who was accidentally shot by a colleague in Kabul on April 9, 2002,” “Disagreements ... widened on Tuesday as EU governments made the Daily Mail reported. clear they had little appetite for piling up more debt to fight the col- The London School of Sharia posted a letter in support of the Islamic protesters on their website on lapse in output and jobs,” the Financial Times reported. “Finance min- Wednesday. isters from the 27-nation bloc insisted in Brussels that it was doing One protester said that the British soldiers should not be allowed to march in England, “where there is enough to support world demand and did not need at present to adopt such a Muslim community,” Daily another fiscal stimulus plan, as Washington is urging.” Mail reported. The differences threaten to cloud conversations at next month’s G20 Although the police were there to global summit in London. The G20, a group of advanced or emerging protect the Islamic protesters, they economies, will gather to discuss the best action to take in order to did not feel the same way towards deal with the economic recession. the soldiers’ supporters. “Gordon Brown, U.K. prime minister ... claimed that it was hard to “Police were already out in force find anyone to speak to at the U.S. Treasury. Sir Gus O’Donnell, cabi- to protect the anti-war group and net secretary, blamed the ‘absolute madness’ of the U.S. system where arrested two men among the sol- a new administration had to hire new officials from scratch, leaving a diers’ supporters,” the Daily Mail decision-making vacuum,” Financial Times reported. reported. “There is nobody there. You cannot believe how difficult it is,” “It’s very easy to tarnish all the Brown told a conference of civil servants. Muslim community with the same Countries in the EU, especially the three largest – France, Germany brush, but I do wonder, if the roles and Italy – worry that creating bigger budget deficits, as the United were reversed, if such a protest States has done with its stimulus package, will threaten the stability of would be allowed in a Muslim the single-currency union. country,” the mother of David Ben Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, reminded the Hicks, a captain with the Royal world on Tuesday that the April 2 summit may not solve the problem. Anglian Regiment who was killed “I think it’s asking too much for a meeting like that to come out in Afghanistan in August 2007, with detailed proposals in many different areas,” Bernanke said. “I said. “I also feel a little angry. I think the better goal for a meeting of leaders would be, as much as think every mother or father who possible, to establish some principles that would guide reforms around has lost somebody in Afghanistan the world.” www.dailymail.co.uk or Iraq would feel very difficult A group of Muslim women attended the demonstration as well. Massacre in Germany about this.” “A school shooting bloodbath near Stuttgart in Germany has left at U.S. banks pay dearly for government aid least 15 people dead – with the gunman dying in an exchange of fire “U.S. financial institutions that are getting government bailout funds have been told to put off evictions with the police,” Bild.com, a German news source, reported. and modify mortgages for distressed homeowners,” the International Herald Tribune reported. “They must Victims included nine pupils, two teachers, a gardener and two let shareholders vote on executive pay packages. They must lower dividends, cancel employee training passersby, Bild.com reported. and morale-boosting exercises, and withdraw job offers to foreign citizens.” The killer was a 17-year-old former pupil at the Albertville School. President Barack Obama and lawmakers continue to attach strings and requirements to the rising cost of Storming into the school in the morning, Tim Kretschmer was bailing out all the financial institutions. dressed in black combat gear and opened fire on students in both the “Some bankers say the conditions have become so onerous that they want to give the bailout money corridors and the rooms, Bild.com reported. back,” IHT reported. “The list includes small banks like TCF Financial of Wayzata, Minn., and Iberiabank Police evacuated the school as soon as Kretschmer fled to a local of Lafayette, La., as well as giants like Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank in San Francisco. city center in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. They say they plan to return the money as quickly as possible, or as soon as regulators set up a process to After sending out a warning to motorists not to pick up any hitch- accept the repayments.” hikers, the police searched by helicopter until they found Kretschmer Many experts think that, by complying to the government’s standards, the banks are going to become in a downtown shopping center. not more stable institutions but instead a drain on the public purse. “Police [were] coming through the whole time,” Roberto Seifert, a “We are taking an approach that wants the banks to help the economy and whether it is ultimately good worker at a company near the school, told Reuters over the phone. for a particular bank is secondary,” L. William Seidman, a former chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit “They [were] obviously looking all over town for him. We’ve never Insurance Corp. and of the Resolution Trust Corp., said during the savings-and-loan industry bailout. had anything like this.” “Weak banks are being asked to do things that will erode their position.” The Baden-Wurttemberg Minister President Gunther Oettinger told Douglas Elliott, a former investment banker who is now an economics fellow at the Brookings the media that the shooting was a “harrowing and in no way explain- Institution, said that banks, which are already fragile from the recession, are often being forced to forgive able act.” loans, which only further destabilizes them. This costs the banks money and increases their risk level. “The whole of Baden-Wuerttemberg has been affected,” Oettinger - Compiled by Sarah Beth Gross said. “A school is a place of the future, and to disturb and destroy Collegian Managing Editor development and education is particularly vile.” News The Collegian 6 March 13, 2009

process come together into a finished product. There are a lot Musical of preparations that go on for a play or musical that people from page 1 never see. The performances are great because it is what you the Musical,” when she got to have work for, but it is really the blue hair, and when she got to do process that I love,” she said. cartwheels in tap shoes during the The play will be held from production of “Crazy for You” March 11 to 14 in Ketler here on campus. Auditorium in Pew Fine Arts The musical’s basic plot Center, with shows at 7:30 revolves around a bet between p.m. each evening, and a 2 Henry Higgins and Colonel p.m. matinee show on Pickering that Higgins can pass Saturday. Tickets are free, and Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower- were available in the Breen selling girl, off as a duchess at a Student Union from 10 a.m. to royal ball by teaching her to 3 p.m. weekdays for the past speak English properly. two weeks. Having a ticket The musical is directed by guarantees a seat until fifteen English professor Betsy Craig, minutes before show time, and student director junior when doors are opened to LeeAnn Yeckley. non-ticket holders. Yeckley became student director According to Novak, audi- when Craig asked her last semes- ences should expect, “a rol- Josh Kitamura ter if she was interested in the licking, British-accented, good Henry Higgins (left, junior George Hampe) shares an uncomfortable moment with professor Zoltan position. “I enjoy seeing the whole time.” Karpathy (senior Pierce Babirak) in the College’s production of ‘My Fair Lady.’ Nationally ranked debate team earns seventh win

The Grove City College’s ciate professor of sociology, team’s strategy to argue based said. “We’re going to the West nationally ranked Speech and does not let the teams debate, “We’re going to on facts, not assertions. Coast and the judging pool will Debate Team won its seventh in order to foster team unity. “We try to simply win on be largely West Coast judges. tournament of the 2008-09 The teams that closed out the West content,” Jones said. “We just It will all depend on how well year at Bowling Green State were junior Luke Juday with know what we’re talking about we adapt to that.” University’s “Get-A-Clue sophomore Dayne Batten and Coast....We’ll be better than the other teams. Jones said that the judges Mystery Tournament” Feb. 28. sophomores Harrison Ealey “Grove City students have a will have seen many of the Grove City won out over with Alex Pepper. new. That can be pretty broad knowledge of the West Coast teams before. teams from Malone University, Additionally, sophomore good or bad.” world, and particularly of “We’ll be new,” he said. Hillsdale College and Purdue Evan Denlinger and junior civics and philosophy and eco- “That can be good or bad.” University. Abigail Keifman competed in Dr. Steven Jones, Advisor, nomic philosophy.” Jones is clear on his hopes Now in its third year of the quarterfinals and won Associate The squad will compete at for the team. Parliamentary debate competi- speaker awards, which honor the 12th annual National “My goal every year is to tion, the team is ranked sev- individual debaters. Professor of Sociology Christian College Forensics finish in the top 25 nationally enth out of more than 200 Keifman won the first place Invitational from March 13-15 ranked programs,” he said. schools nationally. speaker award. every tournament. And I cer- at Biola University in La “[There are] 250 teams that The College “closed out” the “I expected us to have a tainly didn’t expect us to do Mirada, Ca. rank nationally, and I always Feb. 28 tournament, having pretty good year,” Jones said. this well as a squad.” Jones said that the competi- want to be in the top 25.” two teams reach the final “I thought we would be in the He attributes the squad’s tion will be steep. Dr. Jason R. Edwards, asso- round. quarterfinals and semifinals in success to its extensive back- “Although it’s all one associ- ciate professor of education When this happens, Dr. virtually every tournament. I ground knowledge on a variety ation, there are regional differ- and history, also advises the Steven Jones, adviser and asso- didn’t expect us to be in finals of subjects, as well as the ences and variations,” Jones team with Jones. The Collegian News March 13, 2009 7 Celebrity enjoys Collegian Television seeks submissions By Celeste Ansell the two show hosts, Gaul and Hampe. Contributing Writer Students interested in submitting a video can email Kevin Gaul or George Looking for “Something Else” to do Hampe and put their video on their stu- besides the same old routine of every- dent share drive for the hosts to pre- day life as a college student? If you view. If the video is too large to fit on have a short film or video that you want the student drive, however, alternative to share with fellow students at Grove arrangements can be set up to meet City College; or perhaps just want with Gaul or Hampe. Gaul said they something fun to watch every day, will be flexible with the video submis- check out the “Something Else” GCC sions. TV show after the GCC TV News. Gaul and Hampe had the idea for the “Something Else” will be hosted by TV show last fall, during the first few two Grove City College students, jun- weeks of classes, but it took a while to iors Kevin Gaul and George Hampe. get the idea to come to fruition for The show will air during the half-hour numerous reasons. time slot every day after the GCC TV “It took us quite a while,” Gaul said. News. New episodes will be shown as “Between the main stage play, the TAP often as new videos are submitted. one-act festival, GCC TV News and “Something Else” will feature short classes, we had some difficulty finding films submitted by students, as well as time to promote the show and film a discussion of the film. The show will episodes. But we also took our time also include interviews with the direc- because we wanted it to be all that it tors, and a humorous chit-chat between could be.” Collegian awards Green Eyeshade

During the 2006-07 academic year, The Collegian initiated the Collegian Green Eyeshade Award for newspaper staffers who show exemplary work each week. Sponsored by the Communications Office, the award shows support and appreciation for staffers’ work and helps them build their portfolios and resume. Courtesy Hiromi Kubota The winners for the Feb. 20 issue were junior Kevin Schellhase for his During the Mae concert on Feb. 20, members of the band used the Collegian review of rock band Keane’s latest album, and sophomore Elisabeth Evan for offices as their dressing room. While there, lead singer Dave Elkins, sporting the her article on tray sledding. Congratulations to you both! hat of editor-in-chief senior Darin Miller, caught up on Grove City College news while reading the Feb. 6 issue of the Collegian. Poet to present Artist Fujimura lectures at The Grove City College Cairns earned his bachelor’s Department of English will host degree from Western Dr. Scott Cairns, a poet, scholar Washington University, a mas- Humanities Speakers Series and teacher, for the 2009 ter’s from Hollins College, a Christian Writers Conference master of fine arts degree from Renowned Japanese artist He is also the author of beauty, by both creating it and March 26. Cairns will explore Bowling Green State University Makoto Fujimura will deliver “Refractions: A Journey of Art, exploring its forms. “Leaning into Poetry and and his Ph.D. from the two talks on March 18 as the Faith and Culture” and founder He was selected as a presi- Prayer” in presentations University of Utah. In 2006 he final lecturer in Grove City of The International Arts dential appointee to the throughout the day. was a Guggenheim Fellow. He College’s Humanities Speakers Movement, which hosts a National Council of the Arts. Cairns’ first presentation, has taught American literature Series. major conference in New York Noted artist and critic Robert “Two Gifts: Vocation and and creative writing at Kansas The lecture series seeks to City every February that Kushner said, “The idea of Prayer,” will begin at 9:30 a.m. State University, Westminster bring outstanding scholars and attracts notable speakers and forging a new kind of art, in Harbison Chapel. From 4 to College, University of North artists to the College to talk performers. about hope, healing, redemp- 5 p.m., he will discuss Texas, Old Dominion about important, timely sub- Fujimura’s work has been tion, refuge, while maintaining “Recovering the Poetic for the University and University of jects relating to the humanities seen in solo, group and muse- visual sophistication and intel- Contemporary ‘Poem’” in the Missouri. He lives in Columbia, core. um exhibitions throughout the lectual integrity is a growing Rare Book Room of the Henry Mo., with his wife, Marcia Fujimura’s first lecture, titled world, including New York, movement, one which finds Buhl Library; refreshments will Vanderlip, and their two chil- “Transgressing in Love: The Philadelphia, Osaka and Tokyo. Fujimura’s work at the van- be offered prior to his lecture. dren. Aesthetics of Jesus,” is set for His works are in the art form guard.” Cairns’ visit concludes with a Among his many books of 4 p.m. in Sticht Auditorium in of “nihonga” – a Japanese style His works are displayed in poetry reading, question-and- poetry, his two most recent vol- the Hall of Arts and Letters. of painting with course hand- galleries around the world. answer session and book sign- umes include “Compass of The second, “The Calling of ground mineral pigments on As an undergraduate ing beginning at 7 p.m. in Sticht Affection” and a collection of the Artist,” will be at 7 p.m. in handmade paper. Fujimura attended Bucknell Lecture Hall of the Hall of Arts poetic translations of Christian the Pew Recital Hall in the He combines this technique University, then went on to and Letters. The conference is mystics, “Love’s Immensity: Pew Fine Arts Center. with a traditional approach to earn an M.F.A. form Tokyo free and open to the public. Mystics on the Endless Life.” This is Fujimura’s first visit abstract formalism to produce National University of Fine An accomplished poet, schol- He has also published a nonfic- to the College. works which have a dense Arts and Music. ar and teacher, Cairns is cur- tion spiritual memoir on his Both lectures are free and visual texture as well as a pow- He is a frequent lecturer at rently professor of English and journey to Mt. Athos, “Short open to the public. erful formal design. colleges and universities such director of the Creative Writing Trip to the Edge: Where Earth Among his many projects, As a result of 20 years of as Cornell University, Rhode Program at the University of Meets Heaven – A Pilgrimage.” Fujimura is known for creating work as a successful artist in Island School of Design, New Missouri. He teaches modern All three titles are currently on the TriBeCa Temporary proj- Japan and the U.S., Fujimura York University, Gordon and contemporary American lit- sale in the College Bookstore ect, which gave artists a place has become a voice of bi-cul- College, Messiah College, erature and directs the Center and will be available for pur- to display 9/11-inspired art- tural authority on the nature Bethel College and Bucknell for the Literary Arts. chase at the poetry reading. work. and cultural assessment of University. Life The Collegian 8 March 13, 2009

THE CAREER CORNER Dr. Thrasher’s surefire strategies for success careers and unique opportunities for stu- are hosting a Senior Night with Career dents – nonprofit work, working abroad, Services on Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 government jobs, e-businesses – that will p.m. in the Wolverine Lounge on the build their skills and bide time until the “Students need to third floor of the Hall of Arts and market turns. We are also researching learn the tools now, Letters. There will be food, giveaways industries that are doing well, such as (including a Garmin GPS), job market healthcare, engineering, accounting, the such as how to write a advice, and time to speak with the staff. service industry, and financial services, We are strongly encouraging seniors to and reaching out to companies in these resume and how to register for the Alumni eCommunity and particular areas. utilize alums for networking. It is more Dalpiaz: What should students be on network, so that when important than ever to build relationships the lookout for in the next couple with people who will go to bat for stu- months? they are engaging the dents inside their organizations; an inside Thrasher: There are a lot of great process later, they will referral is key. I hope seniors are enjoy- opportunities coming up. We have our ing the new e-mail newsletter designed Alumni Career Panel Night on March 24. be well-informed and to be an encouragement and to provide This is a great networking event for sen- them with helpful information. Each iors and underclassmen of all majors. ready to do so.” newsletter includes informational lists, By Emily Dalpiaz Teach For America and the State Teacher such as the top ten hiring companies and Collegian Writer Corps will be visiting campus in mid- the Fortune 500 top 100 companies to March. Jim Knight of the FBI and Dr. Jim Thrasher ‘80 work for, to help seniors think about who In the Feb. 20 issue of the Collegian, George Buck, Executive Director of the Director of Career Services they want to contact. Career Services Director Dr. James Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board, will Dalpiaz: What would you suggest for Thrasher ‘80 gave us a realistic and lead an information session on Tuesday students who are not sure if Career researched perspective on the current at 4 p.m. in room 110 in the Hall of Arts Services can help them? state of the job market. This week, Dr. and Letters on applying for government informally with Career Services staff at Thrasher: Even if students don’t Thrasher shares specific ways Career careers. We would encourage students to the Student Union. We are doing class- think they are going to need the services Services is equipping students this attend the WestPAC’s job fair in room presentations. We are coming to here, we would encourage them to spring. Pittsburgh on April 1. There will also be cafeterias and dormitory lobbies to bring engage the process. They will need these Dalpiaz: Have Career Services’ a WestPAC’s Liberal Arts Career Day our message beyond the walls of the skills in the future, even if they are going strategies changed to better address the held here at Grove City College on April office. If students have not yet signed up to take a year off. They need to learn the current job market situation? 22. on JobGrove, we hope they will because tools now, such as how to write a resume Thrasher: We did strategic planning Dalpiaz: How is Career Services that is where we post on-campus recruit- and how to network, so that when they in January to set a vision for the semes- working to get more students involved in ing dates and how we communicate with are engaging the process later, they will ter. We have been contacting thousands CSO programs? students about our programs. be well-informed and ready to do so. It is of companies on a nationwide basis on Thrasher: [This semester] we are Dalpiaz: What is Career Services not too late. Students need to be ready students’ behalf to encourage them to going to be all over campus. We recently doing to help seniors in particular? when the right opportunity comes along post positions or come for on-campus started a program called “Career Services Thrasher: We have many new initia- or when it is time to pursue that opportu- recruiting. We are researching alternative Comes to YOUnion” for students to meet tives to address the needs of seniors. We nity. The Bay State Bias By Shawn McGonagle Sudoku Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9.

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Turn upside down for solution. The Collegian Life March 13, 2009 9 Learning God’s plan Sound off “If you could change the fire alarm to a more pleasing Red Box missionary travels to Honduras sound, what would it be?” “It should be the ‘Red Alert’ By Emily Peterson sound from Star Trek.” Collegian Writer ~ Ryan Matthews, sophomore

“Want to make God laugh? Tell “I think that it’s good that it’s him your plans.” loud and obnoxious because it As she mentioned in her chapel gets people out. If it was more speech on March 3, Grove City pleasing, people would be less College graduate Carli Gerber ’09 prone to leave.” learned the truth behind this quip ~ Rebekah Doenges, freshman when she planned her Red Box missionary trip. “An alarm is supposed to be Initially, Gerber planned to annoying in order to get you to serve children with AIDS in leave the building. If the alarm Malawi, Africa. An unexpected could sound like country music, diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lym- that could be effective. Country phoma cancer changed her itiner- music is quite annoying, and it ary and perspective. Through her would certainly get me to leave battle with cancer she learned to the building.” trust that God’s will was best for ~ Amy Greenip, senior her life, and accept his plan. “One of the greatest ways in “I would change it to an auto- which God worked in my life matic voice telling you to evac- during that time was by allowing uate: ‘This is a fire. Please me to experience firsthand how it evacuate the building.’” really wasn’t, nor ever is, my ~ Sam Dobrotka, senior plans that matter,” she said. “Well, I think the overall pur- The College allowed her to pose is to get you out of bed, defer her trip to the summer of not to save your ears, but save 2008. Instead of Africa, Gerber Courtesy Carli Gerber your life. After hearing that travelled to Santa Rosa de Copan, Gerber enjoys a farewell party with some of her English students. sound, I feel like I could jump Honduras, through Central knew that God was not limited to she was not a trained therapist, “God didn’t command us to out of a second story window to American Medical Outreach. words and that her actions could she could not assist with the create miracles and make extraor- get away. I wouldn’t change it.” Armed with the Gospel message reflect his love, even though she patients medically. Gerber dinary things happen, but he did ~ Kyle Baer, sophomore and a heart to serve, she spent ten could not speak the language. explained that her job description command us to love,” she said. “I weeks assisting a pediatric physi- In addition to her new destina- changed to a “baby calmer” who couldn’t verbally share Christ’s “Jungle sounds. Like tropical cal therapy clinic and teaching tion, her duties came as a sur- relaxed patients before their treat- love with the people, but I defi- birds.” English. prise. On her first day of service ment. nitely could show it.” ~ Elsa Davis, junior A recent College graduate who in Honduras, Gerber walked two In the afternoons, Gerber taught While Gerber connected with majored in biology, Gerber, miles to the physical therapy clin- English at a local trade school to many people on her trip, she “A really loud obnoxious song defined her purpose with the wise ic in Teleton, which offers free a group of approximately 20 chil- formed a special bond with one that would make people leave, words of Mother Theresa: “Do care to the public. When the dren and 10 adults. Verbal com- woman in particular. Olivia had like ‘Rick Roll.’” small things with great love.” She physical therapists discovered that munication was the most difficult been diagnosed with ovarian can- ~ Andrew Pedersen, junior aspect of teaching, since Gerber cer, and Gerber’s own battle earli- knew minimal Spanish and her er that year helped her to sympa- “Clearly I would love to change class knew minimal English. thize and to encourage Olivia. it to the same sound as the “So I didn’t have words,” They shared their own stories annoying emergency church Gerber said. “What did I have? I about dealing with the disease. bells for the emergency that had my smile, a happy personali- She said, “I was able to help her will never happen.” ty, a willingness to serve, and stay positive and know that the ~ Stephanie Randolph, junior love.” Lord was so deeply invested in Because she allowed God to her, and there with her always!” “The sound of an ice-cream use her in unexpected ways, Although Gerber was not truck.” Gerber formed strong relation- specifically trained for her service ~ Jordie Melton, freshman ships. At first she encountered in Honduras, her little acts of “A whooping bird.” some hostility because she was a kindness left a lasting impression ~ Gret Glyer, freshman foreign “gringa.” As she saw her with her companions. ultimate purpose to live out God’s “I learned this summer that “Something really low pitched love, she became friends with the sometimes the best way to really Courtesy Carli Gerber — like the sound of a train Gerber embraced work at a physical therapy clinic by calming faculty and patients at the clinic make an impact on people was going across tracks.” children like Cindy. and formed a bond with her stu- love,” Gerber said. “It’s through ~Jordan Harper, freshman. dents. our love that God’s love can be shown in us and through us.” “I would change it to Mr. T. I Gerber closed her talk in chapel would be more prone to leave if by advising the students of Grove it were in an authoritative City to share God’s love now in voice.” daily life in preparation for the ~Brittany Hayward, sophomore outside world. “If you get into the habit of car- “I would want to listen to ‘Viva ing and loving for each person La Vida’ by Coldplay.” you come in contact with on cam- ~Micah List, freshman pus, just think of how much easi- er continuing to act out your faith “A recording of a woman through actions will be once you yelling, ‘Fire, fire, fire!’” leave the bubble,” she said. “Part ~Kaitlin Mack, freshman of His purpose is that we learn to “I would change it to the sound lay aside our strength and our of Jacob Knox whispering selfish determination and learn to sweet nothings in my ear.” truly rely on His strength to love ~Ashley Zaepfel, junior His people around us.” Life The Collegian 10 March 13, 2009 DRIVE brings gospel to life

Andy Drabic Andy Drabic Playing the role of Christ, a DRIVE member encourages a Members of DRIVE (Drama Reaching Inner-cities through Visual Evangelism) depict Christian to minister to a hurting friend. Christ’s anguish over broken families.

Andy Drabic Set to U2 music, members of DRIVE depict the crucifixion of Christ. The Collegian Life March 13, 2009 11 Project Eve celebrates art, beauty

Sophomores Hannah Later (vocals) and Caroline Nugent (guitar) perform a musical number at Project Eve.

Sophomores Dan Hanson and Ryan McMorrow examine a ceramic mug hand-crafted by one of the Project Eve participants. Mandy Sposato ’00 from the Career Services Office participates in Project Eve. Project Eve photos contributed by senior Jeff Coleman and junior Shane Tico Life The Collegian 12 March 13, 2009 Honey bees make life sweet By Diana Jacomb-Hood Contributing Writer For most people, bees are insects to be avoided – but not for senior Sarah Lake. “Bees fas- cinate me,” she said with a smile. Lake’s family has kept bee hives for the past ten years. They first got the idea when Sarah’s uncle started a few hives as a hobby. “He brought over a hive for us to watch,” she said. “A little while later, a swarm was spotted near a new water tower project. Since the contrac- tors had seen my uncle’s hive, they called us.” With a friend’s old beekeeping equipment, and the judicious use of cell phone technology to get advice, the Lake family obtained its first hive. That hive didn’t survive the winter, but the Lakes ordered a Courtesy Sarah Lake Courtesy Sarah Lake Sarah Lake (left) and her father tend the family hive. Lake, the “Bee Girl,” proudly displays both bees and honey. few new hives the next spring. The Lake family bee business has wax is made into rolled and there being several local show the students a hive and tell often? Lake said, “You’ll be been growing ever since then, as dipped candles, hand cream, and swarms of bees, Lake said no, them fun facts about them – for stung a few times whenever you they learn more about the behav- lip balm. The honey is sold in not at all. “Actually, some of example, that bees never sleep try to do something with the ior of bees, weather patterns, jars, from just a few ounces to my neighbors have fruit trees, and that they “dance” to commu- bees. But you get used to it.” She equipment and marketing. 25-gallon buckets, or as honey and they say that their trees nicate with each other. then went on to explain that they Lake’s brother spent a semester candies or honey sticks for tea have been much more produc- “I’ve had kids recognize me in only sting when they are fright- in California studying the best and energy boosts. tive since we started keeping the street, and ask me if I’m the ened, because it kills them. ways to care for bees, and the “We sell our stuff at farmers’ bees,” she explained. “Lots of ‘Bee Girl,’” Lake said. Still, bee stings can be danger- family attended local bee semi- markets and to people who just people just associate bees with The family’s hive is both ous without proper precautions. nars as well. come to our door,” Lake said. their sting. But actually, they observable and transportable, but Lake was stung at least 20 times The bees must be protected “Most of our honey is sold in one have lots of benefits. Not only spends most of its time at the on one occasion. “I forgot to zip from predators such as bears, pound amounts, for five dollars.” do they pollinate the plants, if Lake family house. “My dad up my hood, and bees got inside skunks and other insects – not Personally, however, Lake loves you take one spoonful of local drilled a hole in the wall so that my suit,” she said. always an easy prospect. If all to go down to the hives during honey a day, it will help with the bees could get in and out. But the expert beekeeper also goes well, however, the Lake the summer months and eat a pollen allergies.” My mom was not pleased, but we had good advice for taking care family is guaranteed a “sweet” fresh piece of honeycomb. As part of her effort to spread love to watch the bees.” of stings: “Put mud or baking reward. Both honey and wax are When asked if any of her the word about bees, Lake has Does someone who spends so soda on them,” Lake said. collected from the hives. The neighbors had a problem with gone into many local schools to much time around bees get stung “That’ll draw the venom out.” Mae donates proceeds from their latest album to help family in need By Mallory Fisher the rest of the songs in their set partnering with Habitat for ple in their own backyard. action seems necessary to create Contributing Writer were a nearly perfect mix of their Humanity – a non-profit On www.whatismae.com, it any change in this world, includ- past three albums, entitled Christian organization building reads, “Like a fire that spreads ing the construction of a single Mae, which stands for “multi- “Destination: Beautiful,” “The houses in partnership with people without boundaries, we can ignite family’s home. sensory aesthetic experience,” is Everglow” and “Singularity.” in need – and the people who a change in this world if we work For more information about an extraordinary band. The reach The official members of Mae download their songs to help this together.” The title of Mae’s new Mae, their music and their of their music goes way beyond (Dave Elkins, Zach Gehring and special family. song “The House that Fire Built” humanitarian efforts, visit the beautiful sounds they have Jacob Marshall) are all about In response to Mae’s efforts, coincides with this idea. The www.whatismae.com or recorded and passionately pro- music, but they’re also all about junior Elaine Wang said, “I think spreading fire of communal www.myspace.com/mae. duced on their albums and at helping the less fortunate. Their it’s awesome because not a lot of their shows. humanitarian efforts are being other bands would do that. Other Grove City College hosted Mae combined with their musical tal- bands make music for their own on the evening of Feb. 20 in ents to help out a family in need. profit and popularity, so it’s cool Crawford Auditorium. Over 560 Their Myspace and official to see a band giving their money In Chapel this week people, including students from website both read, “12 months. to charity.” Grove City College and neigh- 12 songs. 1 goal. Make a differ- Junior Dani Sisto said, “It’s Sunday, March 15 boring universities, packed the ence.” At their show here, Mae’s sweet that they’re able to do that. Vespers: Do You Know That auditorium and enjoyed the lead singer Dave Elkins In addition to funds, I think they You Are Catholic? multi-sensory aesthetic experi- explained to the audience their will raise a lot of awareness and ence that Mae faithfully provid- new idea: instead of releasing enthusiasm, since they’re reach- Monday, March 16 ed. their entire new album at one ing out to a base of fans that Alt. Chapel, 7 p.m., Sticht The bands Awaken North Wind time, they will release one song already respects their goals.” Dr. Charles MacKenzie of Erie, PA and Recession of per month in 2009. Sophomore Tom Kramer Fifth President, Grove City Pittsburgh (of which two mem- Each song will be able to be added, “I really liked the cause College bers are students at the College) heard at length on their site, and they chose. I’ve always thought enthusiastically opened the con- is available for download for a that God calls us to show his love Tuesday, March 17 cert and entertained the crowd minimum donation of $1.00. to the communities we live in, Dr. Charles MacKenzie with their catchy, likeable tunes. Every profited dollar goes to but we often neglect our own Mae started off their show with Rhonda Floyd and her family in communities for causes that are Thursday, March 19 a brand new song, “The House Newport News, Va. to fund the more known and more popular.” Grove City College Touring that Fire Built.” After “House,” building of their home. Mae is It’s good to see Mae helping peo- Choir The Collegian Entertainment March 13, 2009 13 FILM REVIEW ‘Who watches the Watchmen?’ Film adaptation of acclaimed graphic novel makes for thought-provoking eye candy

By Kelsey Keating day, depicting the alteration of Entertainment Co-Editor famous events in American cul- ture to something disturbingly As is popular in film today, stu- different. dios have found much success Here we are also introduced to translating graphic novels into a group of masked vigilantes Hollywood blockbusters. Films known as the Minutemen. such as “Hellboy,” “Sin City” They’re a group of costumed and “Wanted” all had their start heroes who have gained fame in the graphic novel medium. The from cleaning the streets of studios build upon the fan-base crime. But the group eventually and name recognition of these fades away from various causes – novels in hopes that their popu- bigotry induced murder, psy- larity will translate into box- chosis, motherhood, etc. – and is office success. replaced by a younger, more ide- In March 2007, director Zack alistic generation calling them- Snyder broke box-office records selves the Watchmen. with his adaptation of Frank But the ideals of justice and Miller’s “300.” With such suc- peace the Watchmen originally cess, Zack Snyder had the privi- fought for eventually became lege and the challenge of turning more of a pipe dream than a real- perhaps the most popular graphic ity and the group disbanded after Masked vigilante Rorschach (Jackie Earl Haley) investigating at the grave of the Comedian. novel ever into a live-action film. the Keene Act of ’77 forced all an atomic man with god-like and purpose. locked up in here with you. “Watchmen” the novel was vigilantes to unmask themselves. powers and is the U.S. answer to The movie is dense with psy- You’re locked up in here with written by the English author With the world on the brink of Soviet nukes. A news report in chological analyses and ethical me!” and noted recluse Alan Moore in nuclear holocaust and devoid of the film humorously declares considerations, which make Jeffrey Dean Morgan also did a 1986. Moore’s other works have any hope, “Watchmen” begins. “Superman exists and he’s “Watchmen” stand out from your bang-up job in his role as the included “V for Vendetta” and After Blake’s murder, former American.” But Dr. Manhattan is typical popcorn fare. It is a visu- Comedian. Morgan is most “From Hell,” both of which Watchmen member, Walter increasingly losing the ability to ally arresting film which is often notable for his nice-guy role on have made it to the big screen. Kovacs/Rorschach (Jackie Earl relate to humanity and slipping times brutally violent and the “Grey’s Anatomy,” but he was Moore has admitted that he dis- Haley), who is a justice-minded away from this world and its characters should not be consid- able to transcend his typecast and approves of his work being psychopath and the only vigilante inhabitants. ered “heroes” in any way. The give the Comedian just the right turned into film, although he to still wear a mask, sets out to His girlfriend, Laurie realism that made the novel so amount of insensitivity, violence, does not own the distribution investigate, suspecting that the Jupiter/Silk Spectre II (Malin unique translates wonderfully on narcissism and irony that the rights to his work, DC Comics murder is linked with Blake’s Akerman) is increasingly dissat- screen and Snyder should be character deserved. does. While the rest of the identity as the Comedian. We isfied with her relationship to rewarded for capturing its The film also fully earned its world anticipates comic-movies then are introduced individually Jon, a strained relationship with essence on film. “R” rating. The violence was with barely concealed glee, to the other Watchmen, all of her mother (the original Silk Some performances in the film oftentimes difficult to watch and Moore shudders with revulsion. whom have retired in one way or Spectre) and seeking other outlets were incredible to witness while there was an unnecessarily long But luckily for us movie-buffs, another. for her needs. others fell flat. The casting of sex scene which felt out of place screenwriter David Hayter (“X- Rorschach leads us through a Dan Dreiberg/Night Owl II Haley as Rorschach was a bril- and was entirely the director’s Men”) has spent the last ten series of interviews, introducing (Patrick Wilson) is going through liant move and the former child own creation (think “300”). years adapting the novel for the us to billionaire businessmen and a mid-life crisis and his forced actor played the disturbed “hero” While the added sexual content screen. the smartest man alive, Adrian exile from vigilante justice has with a naturalness that would be certainly didn’t add to the origi- Finally, after months of legal Veidt/Ozymandias (Matthew left him feeling impotent and hard to replicate. Haley’s most nal storyline, it didn’t detract battles between 20th Century Fox Goode) who sees the world on useless. memorable moment comes in a from the overall plot enough to and Warner Brothers over copy- the brink of disaster and believes The more we learn about these prison scene where Rorschach ruin the film. Those expecting right ownership, “One of Time he holds the solutions to fixing characters and their relationship has just poured hot grease onto something along the lines of Magazine’s 100 Best Novels” has the world’s ills. with Blake, the more we realize his assailant and yells to the rest “Spiderman” fun and silliness finally come to the silver screen We meet Jon Osterman/Dr. that Blake’s murder is only a of the inmates in the cafeteria would best sit this one out. in a film that is not your typical Manhattan (Billy Crudup) who is small part of a far bigger picture “None of you understand. I’m not The only real contentions I had comic-fare. with the film was the absence of “Watchmen” is set in New the “Tales of the Black Freighter” York City, 1985 and begins with sub-plot which added another the murder of a former masked layer to the graphic novel and vigilante named Edward Blake gave a better perspective of the (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), also societal problems facing the known as “The Comedian.” The country. However, “Black film’s version of the era is a Freighter,” will be released sepa- dystopic version of reality, where rately on DVD March, 24 to sup- a series of cataclysmic events plement the film. Hopefully the have forever changed history. DVD version of “Watchmen” The United States, under will combine the two plots President Nixon (who has abol- together as seamlessly as Moore ished term limits), is on the brink managed in the novel. of nuclear war with the Soviets Other than one bizarrely gratu- and the doomsday clock has just itous sex scene, a couple of cast- passed five minutes to midnight. ing miscalls and the absence of Snyder’s opening credits, perhaps certain minor plot elements, the most prosaic part of the “Watchmen” was an especially movie, are a montage of clips set rewarding film which will leave to Bob Dylan’s “The Times They you analyzing characters, psy- Are A-Changin,” which spans chology and philosophy for days from the early 1940s to present From left to right: Comedian, Silk Spectre II, Dr. Manhattan, Ozymandius, Night Owl II. to come. Entertainment The Collegian 14 March 13, 2009 Things Come to the dark side to Darth Vader multiplied a hundredfold in Do new Warhol Museum exhibit Anna Brinkman Wars Celebration Japan. Rust Vader by Frank Kozik Starting tonight, “Slumdog Collegian Entertainment Editor Social criticism abounds This bronzy rust-colored Vader is Millionaire” will be show- throughout the exhibit. “The Root clear evidence of the infiltration ing at the Guthrie Theater As perhaps the most recogniza- of All Evil” by Madtwiinz is an of the steampunk aesthetic into in downtown Grove City at ble movie villain in history, Darth oxidized copper-green helmet fea- underground art. Seemingly riv- 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. daily. Vader usually appears in the sin- turing a prominent pig nose. eted together from square pieces gular. But when one icon of evil Above Vader’s face on the brow of metal, with a clouded analog isn’t enough, what about the of the helmet is the seal present gauge on the back of the helmet, impact of a hundred? on the U.S. dollar, complete with this Vader helmet seems to hail Freedom Readers will be The Vader Project is billed as “a the words “In God We Trust.” straight from a Jules Verne or held in the Old MAP dining reimagining of the iconic Darth Doubtless a reference to the H.G. Wells novel. A small room at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Vader helmet by some of today’s Biblical saying that “the love of hinged door with a square handle Dessert will be served as hottest underground and pop sur- money is the root of all [kinds of] completes this techno-Victorian Dr. Hendrickson delivers a realist painters, artists and design- evil,” the helmet stands as a stark, flight of fancy. talk on economics. Those ers” by the Project’s website, though perhaps hackneyed, criti- who plan to attend should www.thevaderproject.com. The cism of modern consumerism and RSVP to Brenda Vinton at exhibit consists of 100 authentic materialism. This is Not What I Had in [email protected]. prop replicas of the Darth Vader “Whether you’ve seen Star Mind by Dave Pressler helmet used in the original trilogy Wars or not, it’s very familiar, it’s A black over-helmet covers a of Star Wars films – each helmet an archetype that most people in Vader face splashed with the repainted, designed and cus- our culture understand,” Kelemer American stars and stripes, sug- This Wednesday, world- tomized according to each artist’s said. “It’s the embodiment of evil. gesting the artist’s dissatisfaction renowned Japanese artist fancy. The Vader Project made its Having that as a canvas, the with some aspect of the United Makoto Fujimara will museum premiere on Feb. 13 and artists involved really had an States. Whether his criticism is deliver two talks to con- will be on display until May 3, opportunity to play against it, or leveled at governmental policies, clude the Humanities 2009 at The Andy Warhol go with the theme, and if you culture or American society in Speakers Series. Museum in Pittsburgh. look at a lot of the work in the general, this subversive combina- “Transgressing in Love: The Vader Project is curated by show, you see an abundance of tion of Vader with patriotic sym- The Aesthetics of Jesus” Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks anti-war statements, and state- bolism is a profoundly negative will be delivered at 4 p.m. of DKE Toys, a designer vinyl ments about violence in general.” statement. in Sticht Lecture Hall in the and art-toy distributor that exclu- The exhibit features a far-rang- Hall of Arts and Letters. sively represents over 100 artists, ing variety of themes. Many hel- Untitled by Simone Legno “The Calling of the Artist” designers and companies. mets take on a satirical tone, or This helmet is emblazoned with will be delivered at 7 p.m. Kelemer, who has been selling play with more lighthearted small, colorful cartoons in the in the Recital Hall of the Star Wars memorabilia for over themes – or are simply chibi style – a type of anime and Pew Fine Arts Center. 15 years, specifically targeted inscrutable to anyone but the manga featuring “cutesy” charac- artists involved in the designer artist. A variety of media – ters with large eyes and stubby toy movement. including vinyl, gel, feathers, limbs. Many are dressed in ani- “I presented the concept of The ceramics, and various types of mal suits and battling with If you’re interested in Vader Project to Master Replicas paints – were used, and alter- lightsabers on a ghoulishly green watching March Madness who actually manufactures the ations range from the addition of background, which carries faint basketball, come to Sig Darth Vader Helmet … I asked antlers to setting the entire helmet outlines of Asian women’s faces Madness in Ket Rec next them if they would get me some in a mini Star Wars diorama. and floating hair. The helmet is Friday, from 6:30 p.m. until helmets for artists to customize to With regard to Andy Warhol’s an intriguing fusion of Japan’s midnight. The games will do an art show,” Kelemer said. reputation as a groundbreaking flashy pop culture and remem- be shown on multiple pro- “A platform show like that is pop artist, it is fitting that the brances of past artistic history. jectors with wings and root pretty familiar in the art scene, at Vader Project be housed in the beer for all to enjoy. Other least in the designer toy world. museum bearing his name. KIA by Alex Pardoe activities for the evening It’s very common for designer toy Whether praised as a bold foray Along with “Full Metal Vader” by include shootout competi- manufacturers to make blank DIY into underground art or con- Eelus, this piece features a cam- tions, bracket selections and versions that artists customize and demned as a lowbrow celebra- ouflage helmet like those worn by over 50 gift certificates and do custom shows with.” tion of mediocrity, The Vader U.S. soldiers. With a pack of ciga- giveaways. Contact Jason The Vader Project premiered at Project never fails to garner rettes stuck in the band and the Johansen at Star Wars Celebration IV in Los forceful reactions. Looking back words “Zero Friends” scrawled on [email protected] for Angeles. In May 2007, it moved at the synthesis of Star Wars the back of the helmet in black more information. to Star Wars Celebration Europe into the national consciousness marker, the message is clear: war in London in June 2007, adding over the past few decades, it is carries echoes of the deepest evil. 10 new helmets in July at the San no surprise that this exhibit It is unknown whether KIA is Diego Comi-Con International. could so transcend its mythic intended as a tribute to the fallen, The Grove City College The last 13 helmets appeared in roots. or to paint them as wrongful band will be playing a July 2008, when 13 Japanese All photos are courtesy of aggressors. spring concert next Friday artists added their helmets at Star www.thevaderproject.org. featuring music from a wide variety of composers Darthodontics by Andrew Bell Praise the Lord by plasticgod and musical eras. In this whimsical piece, painstak- Encrusted entirely with tiny Admission is free. The con- ing attention to detail is evident square mirrors, this Vader gives cert will take place in in the slight double chin, hairs the distinct impression of a dis- Ketler Auditorium of the growing out of moles, and bags torted disco ball. With the eyes Pew Fine Arts Center. under the eyes. The focal point is and mouth covered with rhine- the huge yellow buck teeth bare- stones and silver spikes studding ly restrained by a monstrous the outer dome of the helmet, it orthodontic headpiece, twisting is almost too bright for comfort. – Compiled by Vader’s mouth into a wide gri- Is it a criticism of flashy Kelsey Keating mace. Anyone who has experi- megachurches? Wealthy televan- and Anna Brinkman enced braces can probably relate gelists? A brand of 21st century Entertainment Co-Editors to this expression of awkward Christianity? Plasticgod furnishes discomfort. no clear answer. The Collegian Perspectives March 13, 2009 15 FROM THE CENTER FOR VISION & VALUES Slumdogs and slavery By Jane Smith and arrests this past week, however, our predecessors allowed such an Dr. Gary Smith prove that assumption wrong. atrocity during the first few cen- According to estimates from turies of our history. But we’re Center for Vision & Values the State Department in its annual guilty of the same laissez-faire On the Monday morning fol- “Trafficking in Persons Report,” attitude. We must become mod- lowing the Oscars, U.S. news 600,000 to 800,000 people are ern-day abolitionists. We can do websites splashed the illegally transported across inter- so by educating ourselves about announcement that the “little national borders each year. Half the horrors of slavery, by joining film that could,” “Slumdog of those victimized are children – forces with others who are work- Millionaire,” had garnered the and most of them are female. ing to end this evil, by encourag- Best Picture of 2008 award. Once trafficked, they face ing our lawmakers to make eradi- Buried on many of the same unspeakable conditions. Many cating slavery a priority, and by websites was the news that 48 become domestic servants – reporting suspected slaves in our children had been rescued from modern-day slaves who work cities and towns to the State prostitution and several pimps long hours, live brutally, and Department hotline for victims of arrested during the previous often suffer abuse. Others work trafficking, (888) 373-7888. week in an FBI sting operation. equally long days in hazardous or The Guthrie theater will begin showing ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ today. Sadly, the media characterized The juxtaposition and implied backbreaking jobs. Many of the drug addiction, threats against These tactics and numbers are the girls rescued in the FBI stings importance of the two news sto- girls, some as young as seven or families, and brainwashing to not the stuff of urban legend or as prostitutes – a pejorative label ries was striking. eight, are exploited sexually – coerce their victims. “Recruiters” fiction; both the State that denies them the victim status “Slumdog Millionaire,” a film coerced into servicing a dozen or have targeted girls at high Department’s and the FBI’s web they deserve. These girls are only that has been widely heralded for more customers each day. schools in southern California sites extensively document the a handful of the thousands of vic- providing a glimpse into poverty These atrocities are not just and threatened to expose their horrors of trafficking. Such tims currently working in the sex in India, also briefly shines a limited to Southeast Asia and illegal immigrant families if the recent books as Gary Haugen’s trade in this country and a tiny light on child slavery. Jamal and Eastern Europe. They are taking girls refuse to cooperate. They “Terrify No More,” Kevin Bales’ percentage of the millions Salim, the brothers on whom the place in our backyards. victimize runaways, luring them “Understanding Global Slavery,” enslaved worldwide. It’s time to film focuses, are held captive in a According to the Department of into their control with kindness – and David Batstone’s “Not for protect these innocents. In the Dickens-esque child gang by Justice, the average age at which a kindness that quickly turns to Sale” detail the causes, methods, midst of political turmoil and cruel slaveholders. After their a girl enters into sex slavery in exploitation. Women and girls and mores of human trafficking. partisan bickering, this is one escape, the boys manage to res- the United States is 12 to 14. from South and Central America UNICEF’s Center for issue upon which the left and the cue their friend, Latika, just in Congressional testimony indi- and Asia are imported into the International Crime estimates that right – and peoples of all faiths time to save her virginity from cates that 100,000 to 300,000 United States with the promise of more than 30 million Asian or no faith – can unite. Together being sacrificed to the highest American children are at risk at legitimate jobs they can use to women and children have been we can end slavery. bidder. Many of the Americans any given time of being coerced support their families at home; sexually exploited in the last 30 who have flocked to see into the sex trade. Every major once they arrive, their “employ- years. Jane Marie Smith coordinates “Slumdog” since it was nominat- city—and many small ones—har- ers” confiscate their passports To put those numbers into per- instruction at Bailey Library, ed for so many awards are bor women and children who and other identity papers and spective – 12 million Africans Slippery Rock University. Dr. undoubtedly horrified by this sto- have been forced to sell their force them into prostitution. With were sold into slavery in the 15th Gary Scott Smith chairs the ryline, but conveniently catego- bodies. The children who were no language or cultural skills, no through 19th centuries. History Department at Grove rize it as purely fictional or a rare recently rescued are just the freedom, and no friends, they As 21st-century Americans, City College and is a fellow for tragedy that only happens in far- proverbial tip of the iceberg. believe they are left with no many of us believe that slavery is Faith and the Presidency with away lands. The child trafficker Traffickers use violence, forced options. ancient history. We wonder how The Center for Vision & Values.

PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION School district consolidation hurts students, communities By Tyler Constable the school district consolidation suggest that Rendell’s school nity was the education of its began to flood funding into Contributing Writer craze of the 1950s and 1960s. district consolidation plan does children. Community members public schools to gain leverage According to University of not necessitate making schools (mainly parents) were deeply over school boards by granting Pennsylvania governor Ed Chicago professor Christopher larger are correct, but policy- involved in the development of state money to those schools Rendell is no student of history. R. Berry in “Besieged: School makers historically have not school curriculum and in the that assisted in consolidation In his announced budget pro- Boards and the Future of adopted such a strategy, accord- decisions to determine the com- efforts, and withholding funds posal on Feb. 5, Rendell called Education Politics,” the average ing to Berry in “Growing Pains: munity values that teachers from those that did not. for the development of a plan to school district nationwide was The School Consolidation would teach their children. Governor Rendell’s call for consolidate the number of 14 times larger in 1970 than it Movement and Student Indeed, one of the purposes of school district consolidation and school districts in Pennsylvania was in 1930, and the average Outcomes.” Rather, where there an elected school board is to an increase in state funding for by 80 percent, from 500 dis- school was five times larger. are large districts, one often have esteemed community public education will work to tricts to 100. Rendell claims As school sizes increased due finds large schools. members make educational further shift control of educa- that school district consolida- to school district consolidation, Something often overlooked decisions that reflect the goals tion away from communities to tion would reduce taxpayer student performance decreased. today is the impact of policy of the community. The local bureaucracies. costs by making school district According to Berry, six of decisions on local communities. community even provided the If student achievement and administration more efficient. seven studies relating school After all, Pennsylvania is offi- vast majority of school funding. local control of education are While his goals focus on fatten- size and student performance cially the Commonwealth of Truly, local control of education valid goals, large school dis- ing taxpayers’ wallets, he neg- found that student performance Pennsylvania – a political body was education fit for a com- tricts controlled primarily by lects the historical evidence of in larger schools was worse that focuses on the interests of monwealth. the state are not the solution. the unsavory effects school dis- than that of students in smaller the people, not the state. Then came the dagger to the Rendell’s call to reduce the trict consolidation has upon stu- schools. The story was worse However, an 80 percent reduc- heart of local control of educa- number of Pennsylvania’s dent performance and local for black students and students tion in school districts would tion: the school district consoli- school districts by 80 percent communities. of low socioeconomic status – force a reduction of school dation wave of the 1950s and will produce similar results to As Rendell puts it, “consoli- the larger the school, the poorer board members by the same 1960s. Berry reports, when leg- the consolidation wave of the dation is not a new idea in the students performed. measure, further working to islators consolidated school dis- 1950s and 1960s – decreased Pennsylvania.” He’s right; As history suggests, if we decrease local control of educa- tricts, they weakened the student performance and Pennsylvania had 2,700 school desire strong academic achieve- tion. As such, communities authority of communities over decreased community control of districts in 1955 before the state ment from our students in have less influence in the poli- education. The control of edu- schools. reduced the number of districts Pennsylvania, we must oppose cies implemented by its cational decisions shifted away The governor would be wise to 600 by 1962. However, measures like that of Rendell’s schools. from local communities to state to learn from the past and strike Pennsylvania was only one of that will inevitably increase the Traditionally, one of the pri- bureaucracies far, far away. dead the plan for widespread many states that participated in size of our schools. Those who mary roles of the local commu- Berry claims that states also school district consolidation. Perspectives The Collegian 16 March 13, 2009 The LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Collegian New policies ensnare ICO’s Since 1891 Dear Editors, the suburbs, and without the The Grove City strain of third-world life, Mother College Newspaper I was appalled (but not sur- Theresa might still be puttering 100 Campus Drive prised) to learn of the new “safe- around a nursing home some- Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127 ty” net of bureaucracy in which where. I think of the foolish Phone: (724) 458-2193 ICOs are to become ensnared. expedition I joined three years Fax: (724) 458-2167 Were this net truly just an “offer” ago: mostly freshmen, some www.gcc.edu/The_Collegian.php I would be content to pity those upperclassmen and two high- [email protected] who were enticed by the carrot of schoolers, two fifteen-passenger free insurance into the strands of vans from a sketchy dealership, Editorial Staff meetings and paperwork. gutting falling-apart, rusty, mold- However, the college clearly infested houses, sleeping in a tent Editor-in-Chief: intends to drive students into the camp with some decidedly unsa- Darin Miller safety net with the rod of impedi- vory characters – more variables Managing Editor: ment. No flyers! No classrooms! and liabilities than you could Sarah Beth Gross Never mind that the Fire- shake a stick at. Definitely would Senior Copy Editor: Breathers Association could not pass college muster. But Kelley Smith probably post flyers, or that sometimes faith means not hav- Layout Editor: Anarchists Anonymous can sign ing everyone’s mom and great- Megan Osborne into a HAL classroom under a aunt a phone call away. I hope Copy Editors: student’s name. Missions, which future generations of ICOs will Andrew Hart could be (gasp) not as safe as our take a stand and refuse [college] Corrie Schwab campus or (the horror) involve government money, and all the Erin McHugh students taking responsibility for strings that come with it. And News Editor: themselves and each other are, when next spring rolls around, Anne Marie Booth evidently, not welcome. the college will be papered with Life Co-Editors: Of course, some missionaries flyers for “fishing trips.” Kelli Gradel could have used a safety net like Arielle Bateman this, and great tragedy would – Senior Andrew Brinkerhoff Archive Entertainment Co-Editors: have been averted. Jim Elliot The members of ICO Belize 2008. Belize is one of the ICOs taking Kelsey Keating could be living comfortably in advantage of the College’s new ICO policies this year. Anna Brinkman Sports Co-Editors: David Janssen Kevin Schellhase Zerbe thanks Helping Hands Photo Editors: Andy Drabic Joshua Kitamura for blood drive Business Staff Dear Editors, many patients in hospitals in the with the Blood Drive: In addition to being present at Business Manager: surrounding area. Central Blood Freshmen Elaine Sotherden, the blood drive, these volunteers Karen Bourquin The Central Blood Bank/Grove Bank and the staff of Zerbe Kara Weaver; sophomores were responsible for all of the Advertising Manager: City College Winter Blood drive Health and Wellness center Lindsey DeVore, Daniel Hanson, advance preparation required to Sammi Vermilya held on February 26 resulted in would like to thank all of those Kelsie Gerber, Barry Little, Erin coordinate the blood drive, and Distribution Manager: the collection of 73 total blood who took time from their busy McHugh, Elizabeth Oklevitch, their efforts are greatly appreciat- Brandy Tillow products, positively impacting the day to donate blood. Laura Palazzo, Rachel Paul, Ann ed. area blood supply. According to Special thanks also go to the Marie Stewart; juniors Diana Administrative Central Blood Bank Grove City College organization Jacomb-Hood, Christopher – Amy Pagano Representative Todd Jordan the Helping Hands. Under the leader- Kellner, Emily Kobin, Shane Zerbe Health and Wellness Staff donation of one pint of blood can ship of Helping Hands President Murphy, Chris Weber; seniors Center Administrative Adviser: help save three lives, and these Carissa Markantone, the follow- David Frick, Alexandra Jensen, Amy Clingensmith units of blood will go out to help ing students volunteered to help Heather Knauer, Neha Saiya. Faculty Adviser: Dr. Jason R. Edwards

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MEN’S VARSITY BASEBALL MEN’S VARSITY TENNIS Baseball season opens in Wolverines start Winter Haven, Fla. tennis season with By Dan Quirk After Cornell took a 7-6 lead in feet over the left-center field Contributing Writer the top of the eighth, hot-hitting fence, setting the tone for game win at Behrend right fielder sophomore Scott one. Magister would homer twice The 2009 Wolverine baseball Moran led off the bottom of the in Grove City’s 11-5 game one By Ryan Lesser The team’s future certainly frame with a single. All-confer- victory. team kicked off its season at the Collegian Writer looks promising. Ricky Garret, Chain O’ Lakes baseball complex ence senior Ben Wilson followed Down 7-6 in the last inning of the number two singles contender on Feb. 24 in Winter Haven, Fla. with an RBI double, then came game two, Magister led off with The Grove City College men’s for the team, is only a sopho- After enduring a 20 hour bus around to score on sophomore another clutch solo homerun to tennis team started the season off more. Mark Mentzer, another ride, the players shook off the Butch Kriger’s RBI single. deep right center, tying the game strong with a 9-0 victory over sophomore, is expected to per- rust on a sunny Wednesday after- With a one-run lead, Grove at seven. After coming back from Penn State Behrend last Friday at form well this season. Junior noon. They practiced on one of City called on sophomore trans- a deficit to tie or take the lead for the Pennbriar Club. Thanks to Peter Davis is also currently the seven beautiful fields in a fer pitcher Kyle Silk to close out the fourth time in six games, the great individual efforts and a ranked third for singles. complex where the Boston Red the game. The tall righty made Wolverines lost another heart- complete sweep during doubles For much of the season this Sox and the Chicago Indians quick work of Cornell in the breaker as Misericordia doubled matches, the team achieved its year, the team has been practic- have held spring training in years ninth, and Grove City came away for the winning run in the bottom third straight season-opening vic- ing in the IM room. The men past. with its first win of the season. of the seventh. tory. were, however, able to have their On Thursday, the Wolverines The win was credited to fresh- The Wolverines finished the “It was a good match. It was a first outdoor practice last faced Hanover College (Indiana) man reliever Andrew “Big Bear” trip and headed north, and will great confidence boost for the Thursday. As the weather contin- in a nine inning double header. Krull, who threw three superb begin their PAC league schedule start of the season,” junior Peter ues to improve, they will transi- After dropping the opener 6-0, innings in relief. on March 20. Davis said. tion from practicing indoors to Grove City looked to rebound About an hour later, Grove City While they returned with a 2-4 The team is led by seniors John practicing outdoors, with the behind sophomore starting pitch- took on Augustana College record, the coaching staff and Moyer, Kyle Johnson, Jeremy intention of having as many prac- er Andy Klimek. Klimek baffled (Illinois). The Wolverines came players are optimistic about the Dwyer and Jon Pombo. Moyer, tices outside as possible. Hanover hitters for five and two- back from an early four-run overall play of the club in the the Wolverine’s top-ranked sin- Led by Coach Joe Walters, the thirds innings, allowing just one deficit to take an 8-6 lead in the first six games. The team hit .357 gles contender, defied the odds as Wolverines hope to continue to earned run and striking out four. sixth inning. The game slipped on the trip largely because of a he went on to beat his opponent dominate the PAC, as they have Senior Brad Stombaugh had a away in the late innings, howev- powerful start by Moran and after losing the first set 0-6. for years, and win another cham- four hit, five RBI game, and sen- er, and Grove City fell to Magister, who batted .565 and Overall, just one set was dropped pionship. The overall goal for the ior reliever Matt Tindall’s Augustana 16-8. .550 respectively. in the six singles matches which team is two-fold: win the PAC impressive performance out of With a 1-3 record after its first While Grove City will lean on took place. and go undefeated. The tennis the bullpen was also a highlight four games, Grove City looked to seniors Ben Wilson, Cody “Both teams played really team has not gone undefeated for of game two. Still, Grove City reach .500 by Saturday. After his Koontz, Brad Stombaugh, Zach hard,” Moyer said. If Grove City a few years. lost a hard fought battle 7-6 in 11 big save on Friday, Kyle Silk got Hillegas, Matt Tindall and Seth continues to perform like this The men’s tennis team has innings. the start on Saturday morning Thompson for leadership over the throughout the season, the play- much to look forward to this sea- Heading into Friday, a nine against Misericordia (PA) and course of the season, they also ers may find themselves with yet son. The talented group is look- inning twin billing was on the continued his outstanding pitch- look to be powered by a crop of another [Presidents’ Athletic ing forward to future matches slate as the Wolverines searched ing. talented young players. Come out Conference] championship. Such and the ability to practice out- for their first win of the year. In However, Silk’s solid outing and cheer on the Wolverines in domination should bode well for side. the first game against Cornell was overshadowed by his battery their home opener Saturday, the men as they continue to pre- Come support the Grove City (Iowa), sophomore Cory Metcalf mate, sophomore catcher Marcus March 21 as they begin their pare for their next match on men’s tennis team as the season pitched five innings, allowing Magister. With one man on in the quest to repeat as PAC champi- Wednesday, March 11 against picks up and the players work just three earned runs and strik- first, the Wolverine clean-up hit- ons. Saint Vincent. toward an undefeated season. ing out four. ter launched an 0-2 fastball 450

Guest lecturer to MEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL discuss sports, science Three players honored at PAC Grove City College will wel- hardware design engineer at come the 2009 Albert A. workstation vendor Perq Three Grove City College honors in 2007 after helping the Thomas More head coach Hopeman Jr. Lecturer in Science Systems; and a member of tech- men's basketball players earned Wolverines earn the PAC title. John Ellenwood earned PAC and Engineering at 7 p.m. April 1 nical staff at Bell Labs. He has All-Presidents’ Athletic O’Keefe is earning his first Coach of the Year honors while in Sticht Lecture Hall of the Hall published many technical papers Conference recognition Tuesday All-PAC honor. He led Grove Westminster junior forward of Arts and Letters. Technology and journal articles, is inventor or morning from the conference’s City in scoring average (12.6) Ryne Murray is the conference’s leader Bob Colwell will address co-inventor on 40 patents, and head coaches. Senior guard and rebounding (4.2) while fin- Player of the Year. students, faculty and guests on has participated in numerous Ryan Gibson (North Canton, ishing second on the squad with Grove City (12-12, 6-6 PAC) “Engineering Lessons from the panel sessions and invited talks. Ohio/Hoover) earned First 52 assists. O’Keefe also blocked made its third consecutive trip Pittsburgh Steelers.” Colwell is also the perspectives Team All-PAC honors while a team-high 21 shots this year, to the postseason Wednesday Colwell was Intel’s chief IA32 editor for IEEE Computer junior center Andy O’Keefe helping the Wolverines lead the night when the Wolverines lost (Pentium) microprocessor archi- Magazine, wrote the At Random (Perry, Ohio/Perry) is a Second conference in field-goal percent- to Catholic University in the tect from 1992 to 2000 and man- column from 2002 to 2005 and is Team selection. Senior guard age defense. quarterfinal round of the Eastern aged the IA32 architecture group the author of “The Pentium Joe McCoy (Newark, O’Keefe started all 24 games College Athletic Conference at Intel’s Hillsboro, Ore., facility Chronicles,” a behind-the-scenes Ohio/Newark) earned this year and shot 58.8 percent Southern Championship through the P6 and Pentium 4 look at modern microprocessor Honorable Mention. from the field this year, which Tournament. Grove City was the projects. He was named the design. He is currently an inde- Gibson averaged 12.4 points ranks fourth in the conference. No. 7 seed while Catholic (17- Eckert-Mauchly award winner pendent consultant. Colwell per game this season for the He also ranked fourth in the 9) was the second seed. for 2005 and elected to the earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie Wolverines and led the PAC in conference in blocked shots. National Academy of Mellon University. three-point shooting (47.5 per- McCoy led the conference in Engineering in 2006 “for contri- The annual Albert A. Hopeman cent). He also led Grove City in foul shooting by draining 90 butions to turning novel comput- Jr. Lecture in Science and assists (58) and minutes played percent (72 of 80) of his See page 18 for a er architecture concepts into Engineering is sponsored by the (754) while starting all 24 attempts at the line. He is cur- press release on last viable, cutting-edge commercial Grove City College Alumni games. rently ninth nationally in that processors.” Association and named in honor Gibson currently sits 20th all- category. For the season, Wednesday’s post- Also named an Intel Fellow in and memory of Albert A. time at Grove City with 1,066 McCoy fired in a team-high 46 season game against 1996 and an IEEE Fellow in Hopeman Jr., chairman of the points. His 321 career assists are three-goals this year and aver- Catholic University. 2006, Colwell was a CPU archi- Grove City College Board of fourth in Grove City history. He aged 11.1 points per game. He tect at VLIW minisupercomputer Trustees from 1972 to 1998. earned Second Team All-PAC shot 46 percent from the field. pioneer Multiflow Computer; a Sports The Collegian 18 March 13, 2009

MEN’S CLUB WRESTLING WOMEN’S CLUB WATER POLO Students find challenge Water polo team faces off in club wrestling team

By Anna Brinkman hopes that in the future, the against Division 1 schools Collegian Entertainment Editor wrestling team will be able to By Brittany LaPalme begin sooner during the fall Contributing Writer There is perhaps no older sport semester. Then their schedule than wrestling, and this is as true will be comparable to rival After practicing with each other for only two at Grove City College as any- teams, giving them a greater edge weeks, the women’s water polo team traveled to the where else – the College has had in competition. University of Michigan last Friday, March 6, to a men's wrestling team since its “Wrestling has lots of posi- play a three-game tournament. inaugural year in 1960. The var- tives,” Moritz said. “It teaches The women faced division one schools University sity team was cut due to the one mental toughness and of Michigan and Indiana University, with Penn enactment of Title IX (enforcing patience. Not just anyone can State Behrend sandwiched between two of the hard- wrestle and be successful. A lot est games of the season. Although the team lost to gender equality in educational Dave Miller activities) in 1972, but within the of time and effort has to be put in the division one schools 14-1 and 15-2, respective- Junior Kate Stiebler (left) and senior Liza past few years has returned to the [in] order for one to succeed in ly, the Wolverines rallied together and earned a 16-1 McRuer are two returning players this year. College as a club sport. the sport; it is definitely not a victory over Penn State Behrend. Monica Gigliotti and sophomore Allison White As a sport, wrestling offers a sport you will learn overnight.” “It was a good opportunity for us to play teams each added one goal to the score. Baur assisted for culture all its own. Senior Jarrett Is wrestling safe? Relatively. like Michigan and Indiana that are D1 schools... so two of the goals. Skorup, who is studying history, Consistent supervision ensures we can be ready to play our conference of D3 Johnson and McRuer were on fire on the defen- political science and economics, the safety of all participants. In schools. I was encouraged to see the work ethic in sive end, as Johnson robbed her opponent of the has wrestled since he was three addition, the team is funded by the girls, and to see that the team persevered ball five times and McRuer registered three thefts years old. Participants at Grove Edward Breen ‘78 (who himself through the games even though we were down,” throughout the match. City range from seasoned once wrestled for the College), junior captain and starting goalie Kate Stiebler said “The 16-1 win over Penn State Behrend gave us wrestlers like Skorup to men who and thus team members enjoy the after the tournament. plenty of opportunity to see how our younger, less have never wrestled before col- use of quality uniforms and mats. During the game against Michigan, Chelsea experienced players were progressing, and I was lege. The team only meets for “Wrestling is strategy to hurt Johnson, a freshman starter from Worthington, very impressed by how they performed-especially official practice three days a people, like to break someone’s Ohio, scored the single goal. Senior captain Liza Stephanie Gigliotti, who scored two goals against week, with solo workouts and nose, because you get penalized McRuer posted three steals and Stiebler blocked Behrend, and Amy Fleming,” Fritz said after the running on the other two days. if you go over the amount of seven shots. game. The routine for team practice blood time or injury time you "With any Division III team, playing against a While the Wolverines prepared to face Indiana in consists of running, stretching, have,” Skorup said. “You'll get a Division I foe is always tough, but it’s a great expe- the pre-game huddle, Fritz acclaimed the team’s performing drills for specific broken nose a week. It's really rience... [because of ] the fact that you're playing ability to play from the heart, no matter what the techniques (such as throws) and tough for people to get it if you against future Olympians... and that they force you scoreboard said. He emphasized a heads-up then live wrestling. When it haven’t seen it, probably particu- to raise the level of your game. They’re able to defense, a constantly moving offense and a “never- comes to actual matches, things larly for girls … there’s a whole magnify the small mistakes you make and turn say-die” attitude. get a bit more complicated. girlfriend section at practice, girls them against you quickly, but this also helps us to In the match against Indiana, Thompson scored “It's a lot of balance stuff,” who haven’t seen wrestling identify those issues and work on them,” coach one goal and assisted LaPalme for the second goal. Skorup said. “The rules are really before who sit and try to figure it David Fritz said, who commended the team in spite McRuer and Stiebler proved to be crucial defensive hard to explain. You can’t all-out out.” of its losses. forces, as McRuer blocked a pair of shots and punch someone, but there are On top of wrestling, a number Nine different players scored in the victory over Stiebler stopped seven. ways that you can … a lot of it’s of participants have also been Penn State Behrend, with junior captain Amanda “We’re communicating well, playing with a lot strength, but it depends on what taking Brazilian jui jitsu classes Thompson and sophomore Brittany LaPalme each of intensity, and playing as a team,” Fritz said of moves you’re good at. A match at the local YMCA. In order to earning three of the sixteen goals. Sophomore the team as a whole. goes three minutes, two minutes, enhance their experience, they Stephanie Gigliotti, Johnson and McRuer each The Lady Wolverines water polo team had their and then three minutes. But if practiced with the wrestling team earned a pair of goals during the game, while soph- first home game of the season against Colorado someone gets pinned, it’s over.” a few times in the past year to omore Lauren Baur, senior Whitney Baur, senior College yesterday. For Grovers, the wrestling sea- learn wrestling techniques. Their son starts late November and exploration of jui jitsu is not runs through late Februrary, associated with the wrestling MEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL though most competing teams team or Grove City College. launch their seasons in “We have been trying to learn September. Senior Finance major Brazilian jui jitsu for several Wolverines fall at ECAC Jared Moritz, who has been months purely out of an amateur curiosity of the sport and an wrestling since seventh grade, Four Grove City College play- run. Catholic extended the lead (25 of 52) from the floor. interest in other ways to stay in ers scored in double figures to 63-47 with eight minutes left Catholic also owned a 33-32 cardiovascular shape besides run- Wednesday night but the but Grove City answered with a edge on the glass. ning or swimming,” senior D.J. Wolverines dropped a 75-59 7-0 run. Jason Banzhaf led the Support Your Carl said. “In general, I enjoy decision to second-seeded Gibson drained a jumper while Cardinals with 20 points and 10 this martial art because it allows Catholic University in the quar- McCoy followed with a three- rebounds. Catholic will face you to condition and learn some- Wolverines! terfinal round of the Eastern pointer. O’Keefe bucketed a sixth-seeded Washington & thing new at the same time. College Athletic Conference layup on the Wolverines’ next Jefferson tomorrow in the ECAC March 13-19 There are many transferable (ECAC) Men’s Basketball possession to cut the lead to semifinals at Cabrini College. skills between wrestling and jui Southern Championship nine. Grove City could draw the Grove City (12-13) made its jitsu.” Tournament at the DuFour scores no closer together, how- third straight appearance in the For anyone interested in trying Softball Center. ever. ECAC Southern Championship Brazilian jui jitsu, the YMCA Junior center Andy O’Keefe Catholic jumped out to a 25- Tournament. The men’s basket- 3/17 – vs. Penn State hosts classes every Monday night paced Grove City with 17 points 16 lead in the first half but ball program has now made 12 Beaver (H) 4 p.m. 7:15-8:30 pm. and 14 rebounds while freshman Grove City responded with a 13- postseason appearances since To those interested in 3/18 – vs. Malone guard Brett Matson added 14 2 run in re-taking the lead. joining the NCAA in 1956. wrestling, Moritz says, “I would points and four assists. Senior Consecutive three-pointers by Gibson finishes his career with (A) 4 p.m. say you have to join with an open guard Ryan Gibson added 13 Matson, freshman guard Cody 1,079 points, the 17th-highest mind, be ready to get beat on and points along with four assists, Fleeger and McCoy capped the career total in Grove City histo- be willing to put in a lot of time. and senior guard Joe McCoy spurt. ry. McCoy’s 95 career three- Men’s Tennis But wrestling is truly a rewarding rifled in 10 points. Grove City shot 23 of 54 (43 pointers ranks sixth in Grove 3/14 – vs. Oberlin sport – once you win your first Seventh-seeded Grove City percent) from the field for the City history. match that is a buzz that really (A) 11:30 a.m. led 34-33 at halftime and quick- game. The Wolverines went 13 The Wolverines will lose doesn’t wear off.” ly pushed the lead to 36-33 on of 25 in the first half before Gibson, McCoy, senior guard Students may contact Jared two McCoy foul shots. being limited to 10-of-29 (35 David Crosby and senior for- Moritz at [email protected] for However, Catholic (18-9) took percent) accuracy in the second ward John Scheller to gradua- information on wrestling next the lead for good with an 18-4 half. Catholic shot 48 percent tion. year. The Collegian Sports March 13, 2009 19

WOMEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL Harris earns award, Slater shoots 400 for season By Kelley Smith against Thiel College. More College in the PAC Tournament Collegian Senior Copy Editor Grove City ended its regular season with Semifinals on Feb. 27. Thiel was shut a heated, 75-64 victory over Thiel on Feb. down 81-43 by top-seeded Thomas More, Ending their season at .500 in the 21. Freshman Megan Gebrosky scored 14 and second place W&J clinched the 78-62 Presidents’ Athletic Conference, the Grove points, while senior Raeann Szelong added victory over Bethany. City College women’s basketball team 13 points. Slater scored 25 points and In the Championship game, Thomas produced a Second Team All-PAC selec- earned 11 rebounds. More capture its third consecutive confer- tion player as well as the 2008-09 PAC The Lady Wolverines were behind 30-28 ence crown, earning a 59-49 victory over Coach of the Year. at halftime but exploded in the second half W&J. Thomas More was a nearly unbeat- Head coach Sarah Harris was announced with 47 points. Thiel quickly fell into foul able force this season, losing only in the as PAC Coach of the Year during the con- trouble in the last half, which helped conference to W&J once on Jan. 10. W&J ference’s Championship Tournament on Grove City clinch the victory. By the time had an impressive PAC performance as Feb. 27. Harris led the Lady Wolverines to Grove City received its first foul of the well, losing just once to Thomas More on finish fourth in the PAC while maintaining second half, Thiel had already acquired Feb. 11 and once to Bethany on Jan. 21. a roster of only seven healthy players. seven. Three Thiel players fouled out of Bethany sat one place above Grove City in Sophomore Christine Slater ended the the game, and the Lady Tomcats out- the conference, ending with an 8-6 record. fouled Grove City 26-16. Szelong is the only graduating player for season with 400 points, the eighth highest Archive single season total in program history. She The victory over Thiel gave Grove City Head women’s basketball coach Sarah the Lady Wolverines. The starting point is only the fifth Lady Wolverine to score home-court advantage for the opening Harris is PAC’s Coach of the Year. guard played 92 games for Grove City and 400 points or more in a season. round of the PAC Championship contributed 181 assists in her career at and posted 10 rebounds. Slater was also chosen as a Second Tournament. Because of their PAC stand- Grove City. Szelong also led the PAC this Freshman Jayme Caldwell and Gebrosky Team All-PAC selection for the second ings, Grove City’s quarterfinal competitor season in minutes played, averaging 36.54 both added five points in the Thiel upset. year in a row. She was the third-highest on Feb. 24 was once again the Lady per game. Gebrosky scored one final three-pointer of scorer in the conference, averaging over Tomcats, who were hungry for revenge Harris will have her own high reputation the season, finishing fourth-highest in the 15 points per game. Slater led the PAC in from the prior week’s upset. to live up to next year as she continues to PAC in three-point field goal percentage. defensive rebounding and was second- Thiel forced 29 Grove City turnovers to guide the Lady Wolverines to victory. She Gebrosky also finished 10th in the confer- highest in overall rebounding. help secure their 65-51 victory over the led Grove City to an 11-15 overall season ence for her .736 free throw percentage. Slater also led the PAC with her 11 dou- Lady Wolverines, eliminating Grove City in 2008-09 and improved on her 2007-08 Thiel joined Washington & Jefferson ble-doubles this season, including one in from the Tournament. Junior Laura Miller PAC record of 5-9 to 7-7 this year. College, Bethany College and Thomas each of Grove City’s final two games, both scored 14 points, while Slater scored 21 Reconstruction season

Varsity Scorecard Team updates from last week:

Men’s Basketball: ECAC Quarterfinals 3/4 – No. 2 Catholic 75, No. 7 Grove City 59

Women’s Water Polo 3/7 – Michigan 14, Grove City 1 Grove City 16, Penn State Behrend 1 Indiana 15, Grove City 2

Men’s Tennis Courtesy Ben Leach 3/11 – Grove City 9, Saint Vincent 0 The Grove City College men’s club water polo team got off to a rough start during their season, but began to find its place playing tournaments at Bloomsburg University and at the home tour- nament here at Grove City. A friendly rivalry developed between the College’s team and the University of Pittsburgh, which led to three overtime appearnces throughout the season. The team was seeded eighth going into the Regional Championship Tournament at Penn State University, and finished sixth overall. Due to scheduling conflicts in the Collegiate Water Polo Association, the team could not compete at the National Championship, though they were extend- ed a bid. The team looks with anticipation to the 2009 fall season. Sports The Collegian 20 March 13, 2009

WOMEN’S VARSITY SOFTBALL Softball team gains wins during Fla. training Lady Wolverines conclude trip with volunteer work in Village By Kelley Smith Collegian Senior Copy Editor

The Grove City College soft- ball team traveled during spring recess to open its season at the National Training Center in Clermont, Fla. While in Florida, the Lady Wolverines also volunteered their time at Give Kids the World Village in Orlando. The Lady Wolverines dropped their first three games but rebounded with a four- game winning streak before returning to western Pennsylvania. Their winning record is the best spring trip performance in program history. Hanover College of Indiana was the first to defeat Grove City in a come-from-behind, 12-11 victory on Feb. 25. Grove City led 11-8 at the end of the fourth inning but allowed Hanover to creep back to 11-10 by the end of the seventh. With one runner on base, Hanover’s Brittany Batson homered to end the game, 12-11. Junior outfielder Heidi Lohr and sophomore designated player Faith Piper both went three-for-four. Lohr tripled once and singled twice, driving in one run. Piper tripled once and dou- Courtesy Kelley Smith bled twice, driving in six of the The Lady Wolverines went 4-3 for their spring trip to Clermont, Fla. This is the best spring trip performance in program history. team’s runs. bases, and sophomore outfield- Hers was the final Grove The second game was a 6-3 the kids and celebrating The second half of the open- er Brittany Young tripled to City run of the game. victory for the Lady Christmas that I forgot these ing double-header was against earn three RBIs. On Feb. 26, the Lady Wolverines, with sophomore were kids who might not cele- Davenport University of Grand Young then scored on a Wolverines split a double-head- pitcher Lauren Pennell holding brate another Christmas,” Rapids, Mich. in which Grove groundout by freshman short- er against Capital University Capital to only four hits and freshman outfielder Grace City fell 16-5 in five innings. stop Amanda Furmage. from Columbus, Ohio. walking only three in the game. Murtoff said, “and I hope for at In the third inning, two In the fourth inning, Slater Grove City fell 2-1 in the Pennell also contributed to least one night they didn’t have Davenport errors allowed Piper singled, stole second base, opener, with senior infielder the win on offense, singling to think about it either.” and sophomore infielder advanced to third on an error Amy Fisher doubling in Grove twice and driving in one run. “I got to dress up as a Christine Slater to reach base. and then scored on a wild City’s lone run in the third Fisher singled twice and princess and give the kids the Lohr singled to load the pitch. inning. tripled, driving in three runs. world. It was a really reward- After the double-header, the ing experience,” Murtoff said. Lady Wolverines traveled to The Lady Wolverines’ lone Give Kids the World Village, a game on Feb. 27 against non-profit organization that Concordia University of hosts children with life-threat- Moorhead, Minn. resulted in a ening illnesses and their fami- 6-2 win. lies, so they can experience a Pennell struck out four and memorable, cost-free visit to allowed only three hits and two Central Florida attractions and walks. enjoy the magic of the Village. Piper and Furmage both sin- Give Kids the World has gled in two runs in the first theme days so visitors can inning. enjoy holidays and times In the final day of play on together as a family. Feb. 28, Grove City swept Anna The Lady Wolverines arrived Maria College of Paxton, Mass. on Christmas Day in the In the first game, Lohr sin- Village and volunteered in the gled in Slater to break the 3-3 Christmas parade. tie at the top of the eighth Players dressed up as charac- inning, securing the 4-3 victory. ters that danced in the parade In the second game, Grove and entertained the children at City earned a 10-1 victory. the Christmas party. Fisher was two-for-three with Even the coaches participated two RBIs, while Lohr, Young, in the fun; assistant coach Furmage and Slater each drove Holly Cullum was dressed as a in a run for the Lady toy soldier, and head coach Wolverines. Chelle Fuss was dressed as a Grove City’s first home game Courtesy Kelley Smith reindeer. is on March 17 at 4 p.m. The women’s softball team participated in a Christmas-themed day at Give Kids the World Village. “I had so much fun talking to against Penn State Beaver.