Men's Soccer Recruits Hope to Make the 'Cut'

CollegianThe September 09, 2011 The Grove City College Student Newspaper

Summer classes have College observes 10th anniversary of 9/11 beginnings in 1800s The Grove City College Republicans will host the fifth annual 9/11 Flag Me- morial to commemorate the lives that Kristie Eshelman week long Bible school. were lost during the terrorist attacks Collegian Writer The College issued Bulletins of September 11. Along with a brief to describe the classes, housing memorial service for students at Vespers This summer, Grove City and registration procedures for on Sunday night, 2,997 flags will be College students had the the summer term and the Bible erected on the College’s Lower Quad. opportunity to take online school. The 1939 Bulletin de- “This is a memorial service to re- classes such as Creative Writ- scribed a thriving summer term, member the price of freedom paid not ing, Business Statistics, Cultur- though the Bible school had only by the victims of 9-11, but also ally Relevant Pedagogy and by that time decreased to one their families and the soldiers who have several other courses. Unlike week. The College’s tuition for subsequently given their lives to bring intersession course, the online the 1939 summer term was at the perpetrators to justice,” said senior classes allowed students to an all-time low: $35 for tuition Andrew Patterson, chairman of the meet course requirements at and $51 for housing. Grove City College Republicans. home in a more relaxed pe- Women stayed in Colonial At 7:20 p.m., students will gather riod of six weeks. Hall - now the Colonial Hall together on the lower quad for a brief What many students might Apartments - and men stayed in memorial service. Senior Jimmy Van Ee- not know is that summer the newly-built Memorial Hall. rden, executive president of the Grove terms are actually a long- Students during the summer City College Student Government As- standing tradition at the term enjoyed an outstanding sociation, will deliver a short message College Beginning in the late academic advantage. As the Bul- followed by a hymn sung by the Grove 1887, the summer term was letin said, “The majority of the City Glee Club, a moment of silence designed for faculty - many of members of the regular teach- and the playing of taps. whom only had a high school ing faculty of the College will The flag memorial and service are for degree - to improve their remain for the Summer Session Grove City College students and staff teaching methods. It soon and will offer courses in their and are not open to the public. expanded to accommodate respective fields. The limited Kevin Hanse undergraduates of all disci- enrollment in the summer gives Last year’s 9/11 memorial. plines. In 1897, the program the student the expanded to include a six- SUMMER 5 Men’s soccer recruits hope to make the ‘cut’ Grace Murtoff yearin the history of Grove City College. Dreves recruits from Copy Editor 10 to 15 men each year, but The men’s soccer team ar- some transfer out of the school, rived back on campus early for some may get accepted late and an intensive week of practices. others may decide not to play at As the 37 men sweated in the the last minute. short-lived western Pennsyl- These are unforeseen ob- vania sun, they knew only 27 stacles that all coaches must face would make the final team, as each season. Coaches also spend determined by Coach Mike considerable amounts of time Dreves, ’97. Why would they be during the recruiting process willing to sacrifice part of their explaining to the prospective summer vacation if they might soccer players that they will face be “cut” from the soccer team? competition for the privilege to Are cuts really necessary in wear the Grove City jersey. varsity athletics? Grove City College soccer Kevin Hanse The National Collegiate Ath- camp begins before the first Coach Mike Dreves talks to his players during a game last year. day of classes and is roughly letic Association (NCAA) pro- coaches are allowed to call up Coaches need time with their this period. one week long, as is dictated by hibits Division III schools from high school recruits to practice athletes and cannot make deci- Since high school athletes NCAA guidelines. This camp giving scholarship money to with the college team so that sions during a student’s high come from different back- is not a tryout, since tryouts athletes, both current and pro- the coaches can get a feel for school years. grounds, their starting points are not allowed in Division III spective. This has not stopped their abilities; unfortunately, Di- This is why preseason camps do not determine their future athletics. In other divisions such freshmen from trying out for vision III schools such as Grove are necessary for college sports, career. High school programs as National Association of In- the Grove City men’s soccer City do not have this advantage. and cuts cannot be made until vary in team, which had it’s second-best tercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), SOCCER 12 The Collegian Vol. 72 No. 2 Life E! Perspectives Sports

News...... 2 What does the band do Students get their Have Muslims suffered The NFL is back! Chris Wetzel Life...... 4 before classes start? Hollywood moment with unfairly after 9/11? and Gary Horvath weigh-in Entertainment...... 8 See page 4. “Dark Knight Rises.” See page 10. on the new season. Perspectives...... 10 See page 9. See page 11 Sports...... 11 2 News Sept. 09, 2011 Minister reaches across barriers to Grove City College Emily Perper “We are very Charismatic in our wor- 9:30 a.m. His message will address the which is not only grabbing at the heart Managing Editor ship but deeply Reformed in our faith,” “inner confusion over issues of faith and but igniting or illuminating the mind.” De La Cruz said. culture, and how [we can] manage to The balance between heart and mind “Sunday morning worship is still the Just eight years old, Word Centered stay not only open to hearing the culture should be a part of all Christian tradi- most segregated hour in our nation, ev- Fellowship is home to 65 families. yet [be] faithful, committed ... to the tions, including Pentecostal and Char- ery week,” Reverend Angel De La Cruz De La Cruz described its mission as faith that found us,” he said. ismatic traditions, he explained. “A lot said. “It’s … a shame and a travesty that “intentionally multiethnic.” Personally, He continued, “I get the deeper sense, of people in the pew are going to the we continue to let it be that way. I said he’s passionate about overcoming racial despite the … theological-political altar, leaving their minds in the pew. It’s that was going to be my heart’s desire: boundaries. morass that is stated, we’re in a post- supposed to be both mind and heart that for us to be real brothers and sisters in De La Cruz studied at The Pennsylva- Christian culture right now. While God God touches,” he said. the most intimate place we go, which is nia State University as an undergraduate, calls us to tolerance and calls us to deep Such a balance will foster dialogue in our worship.” and received his Master’s of Divinity and respect for those who believe differ- amongst different groups. “I’m not De La Cruz pastors Word Centered Doctorate of Ministry and Urban Studies ently – he tells us never to force any- scared of questions or discussions,” De La Fellowship Church. he identified Word from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. one or even attempt to legislate it - it Cruz said. The end result, he concluded, Centered Fellowship’s style as “Presby- On Tuesday he will address Grove City just doesn’t seem like college students should be “we as human beings do costal,” a newer theological description. College students in Harbison Chapel at are presented with an intellectual faith, something good, together.” Brenner elected to Bishop shares passion for living Emily Perper Virginia and studied at West Vir- His background in the Managing Editor ginia Wesleyan College. He has social sciences has helped him serve environmental been the Bishop of the United “in relating to people,” he “I just have a passion for Methodist Western Pennsylva- said, “understanding the con- people. I have a passion for find- nia Conference since 2004. He text of situations out of which organizations ing the positive in the midst of oversees 860 churches - over you work and just being able life. I have a passion for taking 187,000 church members total. to understand how people Grove City College professor Surface Mining and Recla- advantage of every day that When he was in college, think and … the make-ups of biology Dr. Fred Brenner was mation is a professional soci- God’s given to us. I have a pas- Bickerton thought he would be of various regions where you elected president of the Penn- ety composed of nearly 400 sion for laughter and fun, and an optometrist. His calling to work.” sylvania Chapter of American members, with the majority I have a passion for what I do ministry came during his sec- In the midst of a some- Fisheries Society to start in Au- of members directly involved for a living. I love what I do,” ond year of college; he majored times-stressful job, Bickerton gust 2012, and he was re-elected in activities associated with Bishop Thomas Bickerton said. in sociology and psychology at stays grounded. “You take co-chairman of the Forestry coal mining and the recovery He’ll share his passion with West Virginia Wesleyan College. one day at a time. You don’t and Wildlife Technical Divi- of disturbed areas. The society Grove City College students, “That decision served me really get too far ahead of yourself. sion of the American Society of seeks to encourage communica- when he speaks in Harbison well,” he said. “I think I made You realize you’re not alone Surface Mining and Reclama- tion in reclamation research and Chapel this Thursday, Sept. 15 at good choices in terms of my and that there’s support you tion. 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Editor-in-Chief Emily Kramer 100 Campus Drive Managing Editor Emily Perper Grove City, Pa. 16127 News Section Emily Mishler Life Section Kirby Sampson, Helene Royster Phone: 724.458.2193 Entertainment Section Elise Homan Fax: 724.458.2167 Perspectives Section Nick Freiling, Peter Melnik C [email protected] Sports Section Sam Bovard, Elsa Klingensmith Chief Copy Editor Anna Barnes Copy Editors Paul Brant, Gabrielle Lepensky, Grace Murtoff, Kristen The Collegian is the student newspaper of O’Hara Grove City College, located in Grove City, Social Media Coodinator Ryan Hammond Pa. Opinions appearing on these pages, unless Photography Manager Kevin Hanse expressly stated otherwise, represent the views Advertising Manager Andrew Shakely of individual writers. They are not the collective Business Manager Alex Simcox views of The Collegian, its staff or Grove City Distribution Manager Rachel Stephens College. Staff Adviser Susan Crowell Sept. 09, 2011 News 3 Freshmen submit own ID pictures Anna Horn ibly long line for photos on Contributing Writer freshman preview day.” Chris Curran, also a freshman, says he Do you remember summer “liked the freedom to choose.” preview or move-in day? You Photo submission cuts down waited in the long line, told the on the line, speeds up the ID man at the desk your student process and as freshman Crosby ID number and then sat and Hunt put it, “it was convenient smiled. From that point on, that and easy to access.” Out of the too short haircut you thought current freshman class about 15 Clockwise from left: freshmen percent used the portlet to sub- was cute or the sleep depriva- Becky Shirey, Paul Brinkman, tion bags under your eyes will mit a photo, and in the future Crosby Hunt, Chris Curran and be shown to many as you swipe, the number is expected to rise. sophomore Whitney Blankenship. scan and are ‘myGCC stalked.’ There is hope for upperclass- The days of living with a grue- men as well; the ITS office will some ID photo for the rest of soon be launching a portlet your college career are now to submit a photo for either a over thanks to a new offer from new ID or for use on myGCC. the Information Technology If students cannot find a photo Services Office. of themselves that they are Freshmen and transfer stu- satisfied with, they are allowed dents were able to submit their to go into the office and have own photo for review to use on a new one taken. Sophomore their campus ID cards this fall. A Whitney Blankenship accepted photo must meet the specifica- Cheyne Kunselman’s offer for a tions of: a frontal view of the new photo after losing her card head and shoulders, a solid light over the summer. “I decided I background, nothing worn that would rather have that picture distracts from one’s identity, be [the crazy OB Bowling night in color, along with a few file get-up she was wearing when size specifications in order to be the photo was taken] than the used. awkward freshman photo.” Becky Shirey a freshman who Current students will have to took advantage of this offer said pay the replacement fee of $20, that it’s a great idea because but to some it’s worth the price. “there won’t be that incred- Burst your Bubble Lingerie Lane Saggy pants Snake bite Samurai on I-65 Authorities in Lancaster, Curious Drivers who took I-65 in Green Day singer Billie Ohio are investigating why A snake bite in Sacramento, Indiana on Sunday were sur- Joe Armstrong was removed hundreds of mostly women’s California nearly killed the vic- prised to see a man wearing from his Southwest flight underwear showed up on the tim, but in this case it wasn’t the news from nothing but a pair of plaid to Burbank last Thursday side of the road last Thursday. snake that did the biting. Police shorts and shoes swinging a because his pants sagged too Fairfield County Deputy reported that David Senk, 54, 35-inch-long Samurai sword low. Gary Hummel reported that had asked an acquaintance of his around the on the inner shoulder of the Glimpsing the state of his his staff found a total of 1,700 if he could hold his pet python. interstate. trousers, one of the flight panties in all different shapes, As soon as it was in his hands, Police reported that the attendants asked him to pull sizes and colors hanging in Senk immediately took two world “Samurai” was marching them up, to which Arm- trees, adorning hill sides and large bites out of the serpent’s “like a drum major, holding strong responded by asking if littering the side of the road. body. Police are unsure why his sword, moving it up and she didn’t have “better things Investigators are “baffled” by Senk did this or if he was intoxi- Helene Royster down in rhythm with his to do than worry about the case and are still unsure cated at the time. marching cadence.” When a that?” who is responsible. Life Editor Whatever the case, Senk was state trooper approached him, After he refused to heed arrested for “unlawfully mutilat- he slashed his sword defen- her warning a second time, ing a reptile” with a $10,000 sively and then tried to climb the flight attendant sent bail. The python is still recover- Photos from the into an SUV that had pulled Armstrong and his travel- ing from its wound at Animal over. ling companion packing. Care Services. Manager Gina Associated Press The Samurai was finally Armstrong was permitted Kepp said, “We did surgery on handcuffed at gunpoint. The to catch the next her last night, and I think we prisoner, later identified as flight. saved her life.” Byron Andre Womack, is imprisoned for “attempted carjacking, resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana.” Police claim that upon entering the jail, Womack merely explained that he was “Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs.” 4 Life Sept. 09, 2011 A day in the life of... marching band

Kevin Hanse Th Grove City Marching Band spent long hours practising before classes for this year. Band marches to its own beat with Tiao Cruz; Zoro in 3:4 time Gabrielle Lepensky Grove City College’s marching This year the band has been the band’s second show. Also, “According to Doc, anyone Collegian Writer band consists of the instrumen- invited to perform at Disney Dr. Arnold (or ‘Doc,’ as he’s af- who can play an instrument and tal, majorettes, flags and mar- World for a special event there fectionately called by the band walk can be on marching band,” Although a stint involving quettes. The band is a “show” during Fall Break. Members are members) chose the theme said Esposito. dozens of pancakes, a football band (not competitive); its goal thrilled to fly to Orlando and from “The Mask of Zorro,” Although every day is differ- field and freshmen sounds more is to entertain and to repre- perform at such a large venue, which is written in 3:4 time (as ent for members depending on like OB than a band camp sent the College at the football and are already preparing. opposed to the traditional 4:4) what the band is practicing for, tradition, that is exactly what games when they play before Looking forward to this this piece has proven difficult there is a structure to the prac- happened at band camp this the game and at half-time. event, the band is stepping up but is a welcome challenge. tices. Designated students get summer. A pizza eating con- Aside from football games, its repertoire. The first show Marquette captain and junior the scores to Arnold and break test between the saxophone the band plays annually at features songs from movie Gabrielle Esposito said it is the band into squads for drills. and percussion sections and a Kennywood, an amusement soundtracks, including the “unique to GCC that every The rest of campus may only “horn dance” performance also park located in West Mifflin, themes from “Robin Hood” person has a different level of remember the existence of the marked the band’s initiation. Pa., where the members are and “Star Trek Generations.” experience with band.” Music marching band during games As junior drum major Rebecca allowed to take advantage of Pop songs and show tunes like majors must take at least one or practices, but it takes the Redmond said, “I’m definitely a the rides and amusements be- “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz and semester of band, but for many dedicated efforts of students and band geek!” fore marching around the park a medley of two songs from the like Esposito, this is their first faculty to bring you “Dyna- At about 160 members, later in the day. musical, “Wicked,” make up experience with marching band. mite.” Sept. 09, 2011 Life 5 Left Field Freshman halls have a mission

Mary Rachel Robbins Kirby Sampson Collegian Writer Life Editor While themed residence halls What’s the best part about and support for missions are two starting a new semester? things you would expect to find on campus, this year’s freshman “Free access to the workout resident assistants are combin- room.” ing the two. The RAs from each Caleb Thrasher, freshman women’s hall selected a mission- ary or mission team they knew “Being with people who and based their hall’s theme on have no preconceived no- the country in which that mis- tions about you.” sionary serves. The countries Emily Hicks, freshman represented include United Arab Emirates, England, Thailand, “Anything not having to do China, Honduras and South with OB.” Africa. Cailee Anastas, freshman Juniors Hannah Cliff and Julie Apple chose South Africa for “OB.” their theme because of connec- Andrew Graziano, junior tions through North’s resident director, Anne Pelchar, and “Snuggling with my room- through Grove City College’s mate.” women’s soccer team. Pelchar Paulson Domasky, helped them connect with Helene Royster sophomore Maryna DeVries who works Left to right: with Life Community Services Freshmen Lauren O’Brien, Sarah Wright, Caroline, McGuire, Rachel Fox, Kristi Lathrop and Elizabeth Funk. to feed and to minister to im- “No hair in the showers yet!” Bottom: poverished communities. Steph Swaney, sopho- Senior Laura Tschirgi decorates her hall. Cliff and Apple found out more about their second ministry, Fel- etags on all the doors. lowship Bible Church Christian “We chose Guatemala in “Seeing your friends again.” School, through a trip the soccer general because we wanted to Beth Spurgetis, junior team made to South Africa in the learn about a completely dif- summer of 2010. “Although I did ferent place we knew nothing “New opportunities for suc- not go on the trip, I still feel very about, and also because Brad cess.” connected to the school, because Pietryga (our brother hall RA) Tyler Gheres, senior I’ve helped the team with support- led an ICO there last year,” ing and praying for the kids at this Tschirgi said. “Shiny, newly waxed floors.” school,” Apple said. The hall’s official mission- Emily Long, senior They hope to integrate the ary is Luis Carlos Castillo of theme into the hall by helping Nueva Generacion in Antigua, “Escaping Texan summers.” their girls connect with individ- who was also recommended to Ashley Herreid, senior ual students at FBCCS through them by Anne Pelchar. In addi- photos and possibly Skype meet- tion to Hispanic-themed décor “A new class schedule.” ings. throughout the hall, Tschirgi and Lindsey Hobson, senior Senior Laura Tschirgi and Westra hope to work with their Junior Katy Westra’s Guatema- residents to determine how to “High power shower lan hall is decorated with bright integrate their country into the pressure.” acrylic paintings of countryside hall. A potential idea includes Laura Tschirgi, senior scenery and architecture as well writing letters and sending sup- as beaded and feathered nam- port money.

SUMMER that the online format will offer from page 1 a more feasible way for today’s students to take classes during In chapel this advantage of close contact “vacation.” with the instructor and it is felt A 1941 Bulletin describes that the opportunities for ad- the focus and format of the week vancement are not surpassed in Bible School which offered any other session in the college three morning lectures, a time Sunday year.” In addition, students had a of worship and evening wor- Vespers, 9/11 Remembrance variety of course offerings, rang- ship services. As in previous ing from basic selections of like years, administration and faculty Monday Alternative Chapel, an Introduction to Accounting, promised to “make it a factor in Beta Sigma Professor Preach Off, Spanish on Demand and Ethics, strengthening the hands of those ing the Coming Era.” Overall, families contributed significant Lincoln Lawn (Inclement weather: Ketler to less common ones such as the Bulletin advertises a program funds to make it a reality for the who are in responsible places of Rec) American Government, Social leadership in the Church … The that “will include lectures on tightly budgeted college. important phases of religion, Summer terms at Grove City Organization and Social Work emphasis has been placed on Tuesday seminars on reading, and evening College have a long history, and Commercial Law. sound scholarship, on evangelism, Rev. Angel DeLaCruz, In the 1930s, the summer and on positive, constructive, and preaching services.” A small making an entire year at the col- Word Centered Fellowship, Sharon, PA term drew most students to re- uplifting programs.” fee of $3 admitted a man and lege a possibility and significant main in Grove City. Eventually, While designed for those in his family for the entire week impact on academics, student Thursday it declined in popularity and lost the ministry, with lectures such while the evening services were life and the surrounding town. Thomas L. Bickerton, all appeal as community colleges as “What is a Minister Trying to open even to those who had not The online format may Bishop, United Methodist Western and similar programs allowed Do?” or “Planning and Working registered. resurrect the program, allowing Penna. Conference, United Methodist students to take courses closer to his Program,” the school offered While a popular program, the students to retain the benefits Center, Cranberry Twp., PA home. Although the 2011 sum- classes for everyone interested Bible School was discontinued of this long-standing tradition mer term did not offer the wide in biblical studies and included because it ran at an increasing without the inconvenience of variety of classes found in earlier lectures titled “Why Jesus loss each year. Even during its leaving home during summer Bulletins, the College hopes Christ?” and “The Church Fac- height, the Pew and Harbison vacation. 6 Life Sept. 09, 2011

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Freshman Move-in Day: OB style

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All photos by Kevin Hanse OB: 1.Freshmen move furniture with the assistance of OB. 2. OB mobbed the incoming cars, relieving them of their contents. 3. An OB member carries a crate into Hicks. 4. An RA watches as his hall begins to arrive. 5. An OB member grabs a duffel bag on her way into the buildings. Org fair: 1. Students gather around the ASME cart. 2. A student talks to Dr. Wyneken about Salt Co. 3. The outing club gathers students with their passion for the outdoors. 4. The Physics club displays their gadgets with pride. 5. Senior Bethany Danielson talks sophomore Elia Tomer. 6. The Skiing and snowboarding club try to lure people towards thier table.

ORG FAIR: 2 WHAT DID YOU SIGN UP FOR? or didn’t you?

5 6 8 Entertainment Sept. 09, 2011 Movie Review Things to Do

Tonight, the SALT Fall Fest will be held in the HAL courtyard from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain location is the Intramu- ral Room.

AP On Saturday, OB will hold the All- James McAvoy as Charles Xavier. Campus Block Party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the HAL courtyard. Newest Sunday, the College Republicans will hold a memorial on the lower quad for the victims of 9/11 at 7:20 p.m.

‘X-Men’ This weekend, the Guthrie will show “Captain America” at 7 p.m. and “The Change-Up” at 9 p.m. Weekend revives matinees show at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. heros, WSAJ geektyrant.com turtlenecks Michael Fassbender stars as Magneto. PICK OF THE WEEK

unlikely the Magneto will have his The film treated diversity un- Jamie LeSuer Kyle Latham Collegian Writer Collegian Writer own origins movie, but do not fret: usually awkward; of the only two Vaugh devoted depth and attention non-white mutants, one died and the Like last week’s spotlighted Fleet Fox- to Magneto’s backstory, wrought other became evil. This was disap- I’ll be honest: I love the X-Men. es, this week’s pick, The Antlers, sought to with James Bond vibes appropriate pointing from a traditionally diverse That’s not to say I immediately avoid the fabled sophomore slump with for a movie set in the ’60s. franchise. enjoy anything with the “X” label. A the release of its second full-length LP, Fassbender worked well with One of the most famous comics, perfect example of this is the third “Burst Apart,” this May. counterpart James McAvoy, who Giant Sized X-Men #1, introduced X-Men movie, as well as certain The Antlers first appeared on the scene plays Magneto’s friend/nemesis a whole new team of international story arcs in the comics. in 2009 with the immaculate “Hospice,” X-Men. Marvel did this in the’ 70s. I Those few iterations aside, the X- which proved quickly to be the most don’t think Vaughn meant any harm, Men movie franchise did great work emotionally challenging record of the year but in this regard he could have this summer., though the last two in- while seemingly coming from nowhere. done much better. stallments, “X-Men: The Last Stand” The backstory of “Hospice” is similar to “X-Men: First Class” does not and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” [‘X-Men: First Class’] that of Justin Vernon’s brainchild, Bon fit in flawlessly with the previous were lackluster. “Last Stand” was Iver’s “For Emma, Forever Ago.” The Ant- was action-packed but movies. Some events and characters, an awful combination of two great lers’ frontman Peter Silberman wrote all like Emma Frost and the Magneto/ comic stories, full of poor casting avoided a bloodbath ... of “Hospice” in isolation, evidently with a Xavier split, do not match up. But in (barring Kelsey Grammar) and bad troubled heart. The result: a beautiful and other respects, the movie seemed to acting. Predictably, Hugh Jackman and paraded enough devastating album addressing relationship go out of its way to try to synchro- tussled with mutants old and new in troubles, terminal illness, abortion and the Michael Fassbender to nize with the other installments. “Wolverine.” To be fair, “Wolverine” apparent death of a spouse, all told with As more X-Men films ar pro- wasn’t bad, just unsubstantial. bring turtlenecks and Silberman’s striking falsetto as narration duced, these very specific continuity This summer’s “X-Men: First and backed by dramatic strings and horns. leather jeans back in choices will face judgement. Not Class” changed the way Marvel In a way, “Burst Apart” takes a step only have rumors emerged about a Studios handled the franchise. It was style. backward. The band tones down the new trilogy based on “First Class,” the first movie that had essentially drama and bombast of the previous album but there may be plans to add a no basis in a comic book. I loved in favor of a less confrontational sound. fourth and fifth movie to the origi- this choice. As much as I love some However, this milder sound brings with it nal storyline. Only time will tell if plotlines, I don’t want to see them an increased accessibility and versatility to Charles Xavier. The two actors por- Vaughn preceded the upcoming rehashed again and again. Writer/ The Antlers’ sound. As well as “Hospice” trayed a complex love-hate relation- movies correctly. director Matthew Vaughn (of “Layer was received, the one-dimensionality ship successfully. Don’t let the ramblings of a com- Cake” and “Kick-Ass” fame) capably of the album hampered it somewhat; it Despite its strenghts, “First Class” mitted X-fan dissuade you. “X-Men: assembled established mutants and demanded the listener to gear up for the still had its flaws. Expect the usual First Class” was action-packed but relationships and placed the cen- intense emotional experience to follow. amount of campy action sequences avoided a bloodbath and touted a tral action in a believable historical “Burst Apart” appeals in that it rewards and phrases characteristic of comic message without preaching and pa- framework. strict attention and provides enjoyable book movies. The previous X-Men raded enough Michael Fassbender to Easily the best part of the movie background music, due to its attractive movies never abused this, though, bring turtlenecks and leather jackets was actor Michael Fassbender, who melodies without the emotional baggage and “First Class” didn’t either. back in style. played Erik Lensherr/Magneto. It is of its predecessor. “Burst Apart” may not carry the same weight as “Hospice.” That’s perfectly fine. FIND US. The Antlers made a smart decision to not attempt a remake of its once-in-a-lifetime FACEBOOK The Collegian: The Grove City College Newspaper debut. This more accessible follow-up seems a logical, if less-spectacular, expan- TWITTER @GroverCollegian sion of the band’s sound. Sept. 09, 2011 Entertainment 9

beinamovie.com Fans cheer for the “Gotham Rogues.” GCC students join Zoe Simek ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Sophomore Zoe Simek was a production assistant on set. Elise Homan websites when they found out During the two hours of exhausted, but “it was all about gives me the drive to keep pur- Entertainment Editor that the movie would film in setting up explosives on the the experience of doing it.” suing my dreams, because, being Pittsburgh during August and field, the movie crew used the Sophomore Zoe Simek around all these celebrities, I am On August 6, thousands of needed extras for a scene at time for giveaways. The prizes experienced “The Dark Night able to see how lost they are, Pittsburgh natives gathered Heinz Field. included t-shirts, cars, and “Bat- Rises” from a completely dif- and I see how there really is a excitedly into Heinz Field, Early Saturday morning, both man” memorabilia, even an ferent angle. Simek was not an lack of role models in Holly- donning their distinctive black were shuttled into the stands electronic “batmobile” and the extra but a production assistant wood. I want to prove that, with and gold colors. Hines Ward of 15,000 people, all pumped red “batphone” from the origi- for the movie. God’s strength, it is possible to kicked off the game and his up and screaming. “We were nal TV show. According to Simek, produc- rise above the pressures of this teammates sprinted across the packed in like sardines,” Perry Both Morris and Perry are tion assistants are “the go-to world, and live wholeheartedly field to the loud cheering of said, a situation exacerbated by avid Christopher Nolan fans. people on set.” Her day started for Him.” the fans. the sultry August weather and “As soon as I found him on at 3:30 a.m. when she took the After a month of working on On this peculiar Saturday, the winter clothes they were the field, I got giddy,” Perry breakfast orders of the Steelers. the set, Simek has behind-the- the team was not the Steel- required to wear. said. Her other jobs throughout the scenes information about the ers, and not a single Steelers Fortunately, the energy of Why did so many people day included controlling cor- movie. logo could be found inside the crowd and the excitement show up to sit for hours in wds, helping set up explosions, “One day in Pittsburgh, we the stadium. Instead, the team of the filming kept the heat Heinz Field for no pay? getting lunches and finding ins covered an entire street with was the “Gotham Rogues,” bearable. Morris and Perry “Pittsburgh’s not tired of the and outs on the field for the snow ... It was over $100,000 and the people in the stands described the stadium scene as film industry yet,” Perry said. crew. worth of special shredded paper were shooting a scene for an incredible experience, with Although more movies have Although it sounds like a lot, material used just for that one “Dark Knight Rises,” the final everyone chanting and leading started to film in Pittsburgh Simek is used to all of the de- scene, and it will probably only installment of Christopher cheers while watching the “Go- recently, the novelty of it still mands of the job. Besides “Dark be about a two minute scene Nolan’s highly-acclaimed tham Rogues” play against the affects citizens of Pittsburgh, Knight Rises,” Simek worked as in the movie!” she said. Other “Batman” trilogy. “Rapid City Monuments.” especially a big-name movie a production assistant on other fantastical cinematic effects in- In the crowd, two Grove “Then the villain made his like Batman. films such as “I Am Number volved cutting down entire rows City College students, junior explosive entrance,” Morris said. Although Morris was in the Four” and the new “Avengers” of trees and telephone poles and Thad Morris and senior Ra- The extras then pretended to back of the section, he em- movie. digging 30-foot deep holes in chel Perry, cheered alongside react to something scary. phasized his enjoyment of the In the future, Simek sees her- streets. other fans as extras for the “They coached the audience filming and will be looking self in front of the camera. She Out of all of the movies she’s film. and practiced, and they had to for himself when the movie said, “I do feel incredibly blessed done, Simek said “The Dark Both from the Pittsburgh area, keep repeating it because people premieres next summer. Perry for the opportunity that I have Night Rises” was her favorite, Morris and Perry signed up on would be smiling,” Morris said. said she returned home utterly to work on these sets; and it just and she loved every part of it.

Tech Review Amazon Kindle boasts practicality, affordability

Trevor Sibley paper and ink. In addition, stud- that no backlight is needed, this to leave their Kindles out on offer more features, albeit at Chief Technical Writer ies have shown backlit devices means that battery life for the their desks may balk at the a greater price. The Kindle can disrupt sleep patterns when Kindle is measured in weeks constant display of Amazon does include MP3 capability With the growing ubiquity of used before bed. rather than hours. advertising. and a Web browser, but both smart phones and other wire- This is where eBook read- The Kindle’s display mea- The on-board memory can are deemed “experimental” by less devices, here’s a fresh look ers like the Kindle step in. sures at six inches diagonally, hold roughly 3,500 eBooks or Amazon and the Web browser at Amazon’s new Kindle eBook Instead of using a traditional roughly the same size as a PDF documents. This ample is particularly clumsy. In fact, reader and how this seemingly LCD display, the Kindle uses paperback book. Text size can storage allows the user to attempting to load Facebook limited device performs in an a technology known as E ink. be manipulated to suit the take advantage of one of the resulted in a complete crash increasingly crowded market. E ink uses charged black-and- individual’s taste. Even after glories of eBook readers: easy that necessitated rebooting the Amazon’s first-generation white particles that, when the reading for several hours, the access to out-of-copyright Kindle. Kindle entered the market with charge is manipulated, will flip E ink screen does not create books. Older books like Ultimately, for those look- a staggering $399 price tag and to display either their black or the eye strain that sustained Dracula and David Copper- ing purely for an eBook a boxy design that was anything their white side. reading on a computer or field are available free - and reader, the Kindle far outstrips but sleek. But its new third While this technology seems smartphone display does. legally - from sites like Project multifunction devices with generation system has recently limited compared to LCD, it When switched ‘off’ the Guttenberg or Amazon’s own their fatiguing LCD screens. dropped in price to as little as does have several key benefits Kindle simply displays a marketplace. Newer books are Even at $189 dollars for the $114 with a sleek form that is for reading text. randomly-chosen background. available at varied costs, but full 3G version, the Kindle is perfect for easy portability. Chief among these benefits These backgrounds range they are usually cheaper than good value for serious readers, The Kindle is a highly spe- is the fantastic black/white from images of famous au- purchasing a print edition. particularly those who will cialized device. While it boasts a contrast that allows for lifelike thors like Jane Austen to other With thousands of free older take advantage of the vast col- Web browser and MP3 player, reading. Also, because an E ink classical images. titles available, it is easy to fill lection of free classics offered. its real party piece is its display. display only uses power when On ad-supported models, the Kindle without ever hav- There may be other eBook While the iPhone and iPad changing an image, once a page the background is replaced ing to pay for a single book. readers available, most notably both have the ability to read has been called up on the screen with Amazon-chosen ads. Where the Kindle starts the Barnes & Noble Nook, eBooks, their backlit screens it requires no power to keep While this might not be an is- losing ground is versatility. but none have quite the poise are a less desirable substitute for it there. Coupled with the fact sue for some, those who chose Smartphones and tablets both and polish of the Kindle. 10 Perspectives Sept. 09, 2011 Critics of Islam ignore facts Muslims still receive unfair treatment post-9/11 Nick Freiling and Peter Melnik of Islam effectively, its very nature is total of two. These attacks were devas- tory to try to validate their claims, such Perspectives Editors misleading. Rather than beginning tating, but are not reason to indict the examples do not justify present-day with the facts about modern-day Islam, religion of the attackers. fears. It is true that violent episodes For those of us who can hardly Olasky’s piece incites tension between According to the FBI, only six per- punctuate parts of Muslim history, just remember life before 9/11, the ever- Islam and the West. He cites quotes and cent of all terrorist attacks on US soil as they do parts of Christian history. present threat of radical Islamic terror Quranic texts which seem to advocate from 1980 to 2005 were committed Every religion has its zealots who has been a fundamental part of our the meshing of government and reli- by Islamic extremists. In comparison, resort to coercion for political or lives. Even now, ten years later, we are gion to achieve Islamic ends. He even 42 percent were carried out by radi- religious ends. But just as this is not at forced to submit ourselves to invasions suggests that Islam as a religion might cal Latino groups and seven percent the heart of modern-day Christianity, of privacy and other encroachments on not escape responsibility for 9/11. The by radical Jews. Since the attacks of neither does Islam today sanction such liberty in hopes of avoiding another facts about 21st century Islam belie 9/11, radical jihadists have not killed a violence. The existence of nearly 60 terrorist attack. Wars in Afghanistan, such a perspective, however. single American civilian. Actual Muslim million Muslims living peacefully in Iraq and Pakistan, along with the tor- terrorists are remarkably few and far Western countries attests to this fact. ture of suspected terrorists are con- between. Nevertheless, many Americans simply sidered a fair price to pay for security Muslims at large have also con- Whether the Quran in- do not accept these undeniable truths. from the threat of radical jihad mani- demned terrorism.Following the at- Instead, they point at those few small fested on that fateful Tuesday. deed justifies the killing of tacks of 9/11, virtually every major Is- groups and Islamic texts promoting In addition to our liberties, peace “infidels” is a non-issue, as lamic organization in the United States violence, allowing a miniscule number of mind and the 2,976 who died on issued statements condemning the use hardly any Muslims actually of radicals to define a religion with 9/11, the terrorists claimed another of violence and attempted to distance commit such atrocities. over 1.3 billion peaceful adherents. victim: the religion of Islam. Today, a itself from the crazed terrorists. As Christians, we should reject such misunderstanding of the relationship The Council on American Islamic biased thinking. Our goal should be between Islam and terrorism has made Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim to address the deeper, universal prob- the religion an unwarranted suspect of civil rights and advocacy group, even Like Olasky, one can write pages many Americans, allowing fear and di- went so far as to say “(n)o cause could lem no war or legislation can solve: upon pages about the dangers Islamic vision to remain an unwavering legacy ever be assisted by such immoral acts.” violence toward one’s fellow man. of 9/11. thought poses to the secular West. But And according to a Gallup survey from Although the 9/11 attacks were indeed The purpose of this article is not to regardless of what an author, pundit, last month, Muslim-Americans are far carried out by radical Muslims, violent be rebellious or scandalous or to detract or so-called expert claims about such more likely than American Christians radicals pollute virtually many religions. in any way from this week’s memorial dangers, the fact remains that roughly to object to the targeting and killing The real enemy is sin, a rejection of of those lost in the attacks of 9/11. But, seven million Muslims live in the Unit- of civilians. Simply put, whether the the law and the love of God, not a par- as America’s future leaders, we must ed States today, peacefully working and Quran indeed justifies the killing of ticular people group or religion. And understand our true enemy for what it raising families like many non-Muslim “infidels” is a non-issue, as hardly any no political or military solution can is: violence, not Islam. Americans. Muslims actually commit such atroci- ever alleviate this threat. In World Magazine this month, That said, over the past three decades ties. Through this realization, perhaps our Marvin Olasky wrote an article entitled the number of large-scale terrorist Though critics of Islam rely heavily generation can be the one to overcome “Islam vs. Liberty.” While the piece attacks committed by radical jihadists on exposés of crazed Muslim radicals evil with good by making peace, not informs readers about certain facets in the United States comes to a grand and violent episodes from Islamic his- violence, the lasting legacy of 9/11.

GREEN EYESHADE AWARD

This week’s award goes to senior Grace Murtoff for her comprehensive, thorough reporting of this week’s story “Men’s soccer recruits hope to make the cut” and for her work as a copy editor throughout the year. The Collegian Green Eyeshade Award honors student contributors who have demonstrated consistency and excellence in their work. Grace Murtoff Each week, The Collegian advisers select a reporter, photgrapher or business personnel member who has made a valuable contribution to the paper. Winners receive a $5 voucher to the GeDunk. Instituted in 2006, the award is sponsored by the College’s Communications Office. It makes a valuable addition to a portfolio or resume.

Write for The Collegian Correction Interested in writing for The Collegian? The Collegian provides excellent In the September 2 issue of The Collegian, the article opportunities for students who are interested in journalism careers, in writing “New Glee Club director mixes flare with tradition” and in exploring campus events and issues. All sections welcome new writers. identifies gave the wrong graduation year for junior Gary E-mail the Collegian at [email protected]. Horvath. Sept. 09, 2011 Sports 11 NFL Weekly NFL Chris Wetzel Collegian Writer frenzy With the acutely distasteful lockout now in the rearview mirror, the glori- ous spectacle of the National Football begins League will resume in a mere two days (the ceremonial opening game Gary Horvath was played Thursday night with the Collegian Writer results not determined by press-time.) Last night at 8:30, football fans all The League, with a distinctive blend AP across America sighed in relief. The of teamwork and individualism, will in The Rams take the field. a curious, almost bizarre, way demon- NFL did its best Houdini impression strate the nation’s ability to remain vi- this summer and left fans to whisper a by losing to the eventual Super Bowl brant post-9/11 by opening the season quiet “what if” while laboring through champion the Green Bay Packers. Gary’s week on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. a third hour of “SportsCenter” baseball By addressing needs on the defensive Two storylines stand out in this new highlights. side of the ball, both squads are looking season. First, many have questioned The new 10-year collective bargaining to build off of last season’s performances. one picks whether the quality of play will be up agreement was signed, and the free- The Falcons also made a big splash on to usual standards without offseason agent frenzy began. It wasn’t long before draft day to acquire wide receiver uber- New Orleans over Green Bay (-5.5) mini-camps and abbreviated training- teams such as the New England Patriots, talent Julio Jones out of Alabama to camps. NFL Weekly expects that the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets complement their wide receiver Roddy Pittsburgh over Baltimore (-2.5) quality of play will be as high as ever began to make high-profile signings, White. Quarterback Matt Ryan must be because the stakes are so high. There and the sports world seemed to forget excited about the possibilities for what Tampa Bay (-3) over Detroit will be a steep learning curve for that the NFL had ever left – or that any this offensive squad can achieve. rookies, but normally dependable play- other sport had continued in its absence. Philadelphia (-4) at St. Louis Atlanta over Chicago (-1) ers will stay that way. But enough about what’s already This will be the first real showing of what has been called the “dream team” The second story is the choice of happened. We have five months of fresh Kansas City (-7) over Buffalo conference favorites. Las Vegas has new action in front of us. Let’s take a in Philadelphia this offseason. No one will argue that the Eagles won the free installed the Patriots as the AFC and look at some of the marquee matchups Houston over Indianapolis (-1) overall favorites, but NFL Weekly in week one. agency period this offseason, bringing Pittsburgh at Baltimore (-2.5) in cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha and questions the idiosyncratic wide Philadelphia (-4) over St. Louis receiver corps, the members of the The NFL knows exactly how to pull Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, de- its audience back in. Week one gives us fensive linemen Jason Babin and Cullen secondary who aren’t named Devin Cleveland (-3) over Cincinnati McCourty, and the uninspiring out- the best rivalry in the AFC East, and Jenkins, running back Ronnie Brown, side linebackers, who are vital in a perhaps in the NFL, as the Steelers travel quarterback Vince Young and others. Jacksonville (-2.5) over Tennessee defense that employs a lot of 3-4 to play the Ravens. This game is bound But Michael Vick and company looks. NFL Weekly’s AFC dark horse? to be a classic, hard-nosed, smash- failed to blow anyone away this pre- The perennially underachieving San mouthed, all-out grind. season and need to prove themselves New York Giants (-3) over Washington Diego Chargers, who might reach The big storyline of this game will be on the field. their potential if Ryan Mathews deliv- whether Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco The Super Bowl hopefuls will Carolina over Arizona (-3) ers and key defensive players step up. can silence the critics he’s faced this face a stiff challenge in week one In the NFC, the Vegas favorite is offseason, particularly Steelers linebacker against an up and coming Rams San Francisco (-5.5) over Seattle defending-champion Green Bay, a sen- LaMarr Woodley. Woodley’s comments team that is looking to win a wide sible choice. The Philadelphia Eagles that Flacco would never win a Super open NFC West division. San Diego (-9) over Minnesota look dangerous, but their new defen- Bowl were received poorly, although The Rams were one win away sive coordinator spent the past few Woodley’s comments were in support of from winning the division last year Dallas over New York Jets (-4) years as an offensive line coach, and his own team, the Steelers. with rookie quarterback Sam Brad- this leaves the Eagles second to Green Atlanta at Chicago (-1) ford who appears to be the next New England (-4) over Miami Bay for now, despite the Pro Bowl free This matchup of last year’s top two of this generation of super signal callers. The Rams could shock a lot agents who flocked to Philadelphia seeds in the NFC is a great test to start Oakland over Denver (-1) this offseason. the year. The Falcons and Bears each of people, including Philadelphia in squandered their first-round playoff bye week one.

Balls without direction: tanking WOLVERINES Sam Bovard nation of speed, power, instinct, seasons and grabbed the 7’4” Updates from last week Sports Editor accuracy and intellect. Luck’s gifts prospect from Virginia, Ralph are, ironically, a very, very bad Sampson, with the first pick in “To tank” - to intentionally lose thing for the NFL. the NBA draft. (The NBA has games in order to ensure a more As a Bills fan of the past for since established a draft lottery Football beneficial draft position. more years than I care to admit, for the worst 16 teams at the end Carnegie Mellon 21, Grove City 19 Get used to the term, folks. I can tell you that the collective of the previous season to combat Thanks to the increasingly region of greater Buffalo – which inglorious tanking.) watered-down talent of NFL hasn’t had a good season since the Thus, over time, front offices Men’s Soccer quarterbacks, teams living contin- Gulf War - would give up drink- have become keen to the advan- Allegheny 5, Grove City 2 uously on the edge of purgatory ing Labatt Blue on Wednesdays tages of losing purposefully. (Miami, Oakland and San Fran- to see Luck eat wings and throw Too keen. Grove City 1, Muskingum 0 cisco) await the day their savior touchdowns next year. His arrival Conventional sports philosophy Adrian 2, Grove City 1 arrives behind center and changes would be like Aslan returning posits that winning cures all evil; the direction of their franchise. to Narnia after so many winters yet it’s getting to the point where In April, one team discrimi- without Christmas. it’s far more advantageous to lose Women’s Soccer natingly and abhorrently worse That would, of course, signal as the season comes to a close and Grove City 5, D’Youville 0 than any other team will have the the end of the Bills’ season before draft slots are on the line. chance to draft the man whom it even begins. While Luck frolics on the quad Volleyball ESPN has deemed (I might be It’s not like shamelessly tanking in nothern California, teams will paraphrasing), “Tom Brady, Opti- is a new phenomenon. Perhaps tank miserably to get a chance to Denison 3, Grove City 2 mus Prime and Nelson Mandela the most (in)famous tank job goes sign the once-in-a-decade talent. Grove City 3, Manchester 1 in shoulder pads” – Stanford Car- back to 1983, when the Houston Fans of mediocre franchises, be- Grove City 3, Earlham 0 dinal senior, Andrew Luck. Rockets inexplicably declined ware: it’s gonna be a long season. Grove City 3, Ohio Wesleyan 0 Luck is the real deal, a combi- after two consecutive playoff 12 Sports Sept. 09, 2011 Deep pockets dominate world soccer leagues, clubs and players

Mack Lloyd it made him the highest-paid Contributing Writer player in the world, just ahead of Barcelona rival Lionel The off-season in world Messi (who comes in at a soccer has closed, ending all close second). With Ronaldo the rumors, speculations and raking in close to $18 million transfer drama leading up to the dollars a year in salary alone, it new season. Traditionally, pow- seemed spending couldn’t go erhouse clubs swoop in with higher. big money deals, while smaller That changed when Russian clubs watch their youth and soccer club Anzhi Makhach- talent leave for bigger contracts kala decided to crown Cam- and more challenging leagues. eroonian forward Eto’o the The growing trend among world’s highest paid player players ignores the traditional in 2011 by almost doubling “top of the table” contenders Ronaldo’s salary; giving Eto’o as the top destinations. Instead, a staggering $30 million a more players side with the lu- year. After agreeing on the AP AP crative money, regardless of their $40 million dollar transfer Sergio Aguero. shot at a possible title. With fee that sent him from Serie Samuel Eto’o. pre-season tours completed and A side Inter Milan in late Manchester City seems to have already impressive strike force no more league lock-outs (La August, Eto’o packed his from across the world adding endless amounts of resources as consisting of Carlos Tevez, Edin Liga’s Players) here are some of bags for the growing, but less the likes of Roberto Carlos, the oil-rich club owners con- Dzeko, and Mario Balotelli. Europe’s top leagues and the well-known, Russian Premier Yuri Zhirkov and Eto’o to his tinue to pour massive sums of With Emmanuel Adebayor biggest winners and losers in League. growing investment portfolio money into the transfer mar- and Craig Bellamy on their way the transfer market this summer. Like many players this past and latest asset: a professional ket year after year. Argentinian out, and a very promising start When Cristiano Ronaldo summer, Eto’o followed the sports team. striker Sergio Aguero landed a to the campaign, City seem joined Real Madrid in 2009 money. In this case, it’s flow- When it comes to billionaires massive pay raise as City dished poised to challenge cross-town for his earth-shattering €80 ing from the pockets of Rus- and soccer, there is only one out £38 million pounds for the favorite, Manchester United, million euro (roughly $117 sian billionaire Suleman Keri- team that deserves the title of former Atletico Madrid striker for the English Premier League million dollars) transfer fee, mov, who has drawn talent the richest club in the world. this summer, bolstering the Crown.

difficulty, SOCCER resources and from page 1 size, among Support other vari- ables. Homeschooled students may Your participate in intramural leagues or travelling teams. Wolverines! Generally, if a student’s high Sep. 9-15 school experience was challenging, he or she will transition easier; but, if his or her team played for fun and was not competitive, the Football student will struggle. Sat. 1:30 p.m. Lebanon Valley (H) When all these athletes combine at the collegiate level, it is a coach’s job Men’s Soccer to “make the cut.” It is not enough Sat. 1 p.m. Hilbert (A) to cut a player; that player must see Wed. 4 p.m. Penn State Behrend (A) it to believe it in terms of his or her competition. Women’s Soccer There are different ways of view- Fri. 5 p.m. Case Western (A) ing why cuts are necessary, one being Kevin Hanse Sat. 2 p.m. (A) in business terms. As in a market- Coach Mike Dreves, the men’s soccer team last year and their dedicated fans. Wed. 4:30 p.m. Allegheny (A) place, a team is trying to stay competitive and use its best resources to Women’s Tennis its best ability. Also, cutting players Fri. 4 p.m. Geneva (H) from athletic teams is a necessary part Tue. 4 Bethany (A) of the process for financial reasons. Thur. 4 p.m. Waynesburg (H) Athletic teams are budgeted only so much money for uniforms, meals Volleyball and travel. Sat. TBA Geneva (A) Cutting athletes from varsity Sat. TBA Waynesburg (A) teams may be necessary; however, Wed. 6:30 p.m. (H) this does not mean a coach enjoys the task. Ask any coach and he or she will Cross Country be able to tell you it is the toughest Sat. TBA Waynesburg Invitational part of the job. Cutting an athlete from a sports team can be devastating or a relief, depending on the player. Many students use the time they would have spent playing sports to participate in other activities.