Loose Change Works to Loosen Chains

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 ¡Hola! 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.

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