John Foreman Perspectives on Mike Pence Students have Switchfoot front- mixed reactions to the planned commencement man performed speaker PERSPECTIVES in Crawford India-bound Seniors Lindsey Reichert and ENTERTAINMENT Kelsey Patton are going to India this summer to teach nutrition and soccer LIFE The April 7, 2017 CollegianThe Grove City College Student Newspaper Vol. 102, No. 18 CommPencement Veep to address Class of 2017 Joe Setyon Managing Editor Vice President Mike Pence will address the graduating Class of 2017 at commence- ment on May 20, Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty ’80 an- nounced to the student body last Friday. McNulty first alert- ed the senior class via email, then sent anoth- er later in the day to the entire student body. “I’m delighted to inform you that Vice President Mike Pence has accepted our invi- tation to deliver your Commencement Ad- dress on May 20th,” McNulty said in his email to seniors. McNulty told The Collegian that the pro- cess for getting Vice President Pence to come to campus has been in the works for months. NATIONAL REVIEW “We initially contact- Vice President Mike Pence will give the Grove City College commencement speech for the 2017 graduating class, according to an email from ed the Pences after the President Paul J. McNulty ’80. election just to plant the seed about the pos- sibility of delivering the Grovers react to Pence announcement commencement ad- dress,” he said. Molly Wicker Many students were him as a politician and tics, it isn’t about con- tainly ‘in the world’ and Knowing that the News Editor excited that the vice agree with a lot of his troversial issues,” Kjer- is striving to not be ‘of then-vice president- president, who is well viewpoints,” she said. gaard said. “It’s about the world’?” elect was busy organiz- President Paul J. Mc- known for his Christian Senior Alison Kjer- us getting sent into Pence has kept his ing his office, McNulty Nulty ’80’s announce- conservative beliefs and gaard, a political sci- the world to fulfill vo- faith and morality said that “we waited ment last Friday that stances on political is- ence major, said she cations, to step into a throughout his climb to contact them again Vice President Mike sues, was invited. doesn’t agree with all of world largely unfriend- to the “proverbial top,” until after the inaugu- Pence will be the 2017 Jamieson Weaver, Pence’s political views ly to our faith. We need she said. “That’s ex- ration,” then sent ad- Commencement speak- a senior political sci- but is excited that such encouragement to enter actly the kind of person ditional reminders in er produced a variety ence major, said she is a high-profile speaker this world. Who better to encourage us in our February and March. of reactions, particu- thrilled. would be visiting Grove to give us encourage- next step, to push us to After the announce- larly from members of “I’m excited to have City College. ment than someone cling to our faith and the class of 2017 and Pence as our graduation “A commencement who is under worldly PENCE 2 alumni. speaker. I really respect speech isn’t about poli- scrutiny, who is cer- REACTS 2 Live from the SAC Alexandra O’Brien AEX has offered much Contributing Writer more than an average coffee house. The packed event offers the chance for Free entertainment, unity among the college free root beer floats and campus. Individual per- free soft pretzels -- sounds formers as well as group like a perfect night to a sets have the chance to Grove City College stu- showcase their talents to dent. the audience. Sophomore Every year, students AEX member Garrett flock to the Breen Student OToole encouraged each Union to snatch an open student to attend Satur- seat to watch the famous day nights event. AEX Live coffeehouse “AEX Live is one of the event. Tomorrow night few opportunities where DANIEL HAYWARD from 6 to 10:30 p.m., the student musicians can Tomorrow night from 6 to 10:30 p.m., the men of Alpha Epsilon Chi will host the AEX Live coffeehouse for the men of Alpha Epsilon Chi play in a full-band set- Grove City community. Musicians from around campus will be performing songs from various genres. will host a coffeehouse for ting. As a result, the qual- the Grove City communi- ity of performances is top fun atmosphere,” he said. walks of life, and AEX be- munity. There is no obligation ty. Musicians from around notch. Come for a little bit The housing group has lieves that supporting the Throughout the night, to stay for the allotted campus will be preform- to see your friend play, or tried to create an event different groups around the coffee house expects time, as the audience is ing songs from various stay for the whole thing, that will appeal to a di- campus is essential to the to entertain over 800 stu- welcome to come and go genres. all are welcome to come verse crowd, filled with growth and development dents, community mem- as they please. For over ten years, and enjoy the music and people from different of a closer campus com- bers and faculty. Page 2 The Collegian April 7, 2017 Series aims to help students in understanding of Islam Ciara Resler el on Wednesday in est in the world. There, Staff Writer Sticht Lecture Hall they worked on a proect featuring two couples: project designed to cre- For the first time at Micah and Christen, ate long-lasting jobs. They work with a Grove City College, the and Dave and Lorrie. Micah and Christen for-profit Kingdom Understanding Islam met in North Africa and business venture that series is being offered were teachers there for is focused on non-food for students. The event about a year. They mar- biodiesel fuels. provides an opportu- ried shortly after and At their panel, both nity to learn and un- have lived in the U.S. couples discussed derstand more about ever since. They have and answered ques- the Islamic culture. The devoted their time sup- tions about Islam series consisted of three porting and advocating from a Christian per- different opportunities for Muslims. spective.. They also providing insight on Due to their personal discussed how Chris- different aspects of Is- experience both in the tians can seek out and lam. States and overseas, form relationships The first lecture took they have aimed their with Muslims within place on Monday in mission at promoting their community. Crawford Auditorium relationships and un- The last part of the starting at 7 p.m. and derstanding between program involves a was given by Mr. Wasi Christians and Muslims more experiential com- Muhammad, the ex- through the teachings ponent, and will take ecutive director of of Jesus Christ. place tomorrow from the Islamic Center of Dave and Lorrie have 8:30 a.m. until 4p.m. Pittsburgh. He has been serving impover- Students will be com- degrees in Neurosci- ished and underserved ing to Pittsburgh to ence, the History and communities both lo- volunteer at a kids club Philosophy of Sci- cally and globally for hosted by Muslim and ence, and Religious nearly 25 years. They Refugee children, and Studies. His lecture were living and work- will be helping them to focused on the specific ing in the Middle East lead crafts and game practices and religious amidst a population sessions. beliefs of Islam. heavily influenced by There will also be a GEO URDU The second part of war. That population time of worship and a An Understanding Islam series was offered for students to provide an opportunity to learn the event was a pan- was one of the 10 poor- Bible lesson to attend. and understand more about the Islamic culture. PENCE Christian school that ney General and Pence tion, but he was always tainly far more than the firm that Pence would both couples’ children was on the House Ju- cordial,” he added. College has ever seen be speaking at com- attended. diciary Committee, the Vice President Pence before,” McNulty said. mencement. ment came that Pence After the McNultys’ two were on opposite is one of the highest- McNulty also ac- Special Assistant to would be speaking at son passed away four sides of a media shield profile figures to speak knowledged that his an- the President and Press Notre Dame’s com- years ago, “the Pences law that would protect at commencement. nouncement has been Secretary for the Vice mencement on March were among a large reporters who did not In past years, former met with a variety of President Marc Lotter 21, McNulty “became group of Northern Vir- want to reveal their First Lady Laura Bush, responses. more hopeful that we ginia friends who of- sources. former Florida Gover- “I’ve received many told The Collegian in might fit into the sched- fered amazing support Pence was a “champi- nor Jeb Bush and re- appreciative comments an email that “The Vice ule.” to our family,” Presi- on” of the bill, McNulty tired neurosurgeon and as well as thoughtfully President’s schedule In mid-March, Pence dent McNulty said. said. current Secretary of stated objections. I’m has not been released officially accepted The “We have always ad- McNulty though, tes- Housing and Urban De- very thankful for the for that time period.” College’s invitation. mired them for their tified before Congress velopment Ben Carson civility of our campus However, McNulty The McNultys’ rela- humble and sincere against the bill, as the have addressed gradu- community,” he said.