The Team GCC weighs in Pg 4 Collegian August 31, 2012 The Grove City College Student Newspaper Rathburn Hall: Open for business New building provides space for campus ministries

Kristie Eshelman and other meeting spaces News Editor suitable for Bible studies or ministry groups. The construction on Rath- “This space is not intended burn Hall has been completed, to become a classroom or a and it is now open for student study hall. Our intent is that use. this building will be a resource “Our hope is that the many for students as they seek to different ministry groups on grow in their spiritual life and campus will take full advantage as a student body,” Keehlwet- of this building,” Dr. Keehlwet- ter said. He added that other ter said. campus groups outside of Bob White, assistant director campus ministry groups are of Campus Ministries, believes welcome to reserve and use that students will quickly the space as well. realize the benefits of the new “It is also wonderful to have space. a space specifically designed “Will there be a time for to accommodate the needs adjustment? Absolutely. But of all but our largest campus I think once students realize fellowship groups … I also what this building has to hope Rathburn Hall will serve offer, they will use it to its full as a place where students can advantage,” White said. meet for small group Bible The building features the study and personal reflection,” Moreledge Great Room which Larry Hardesty, vice president can accommodate over 100 of Student Life and Learning, people for worship, lectures or said. receptions,;the Grace Room The idea to build a Chris- which resembles the Great tian activities building arose to Room in the Student Union; provide student groups with a offices for Campus Ministries meeting place and Chapel staff; a prayer room RATHBURN 3 Photo: Kevin Hanse High enrollment leads to off-campus housing

Nicole Wizorek tion with their patience and solution. the already charming look of housing group allowed its News Copy Editor excitement. “They want to The next step was finding a the house, complete with two members to be consolidated. be here,” Hardesty said. “I’m resident assistant and a group kitchens, a family-sized table, Jamie Swank, director of Freshman move-in is Mr. excited about them.” of guys willing to commit to a a claw-foot tub, a diamond residence life, said they were Hardesty’s favorite day. Everything started about move. window, old-feel décor and a “so accommodating, generous However, this year was a bit two weeks before move-in. “The RA is a good guy,” Harry Potter-like nook under and excited.” The five fresh- more complicated than usual. Retention rate on campus was Jamie Swank said about Jason the stairs. men, self-proclaimed "The Just two days prior to move- right where it was supposed to Rodemoyer. “We’re confident The house was purchased in Sardines" (“we’re packed in in, Mr. Larry Hardesty, dean be until the number of males Jason [will] be a great represen- Sept. 2011 for eventual use as there!”) occupy two-and-a-half of students and vice president confirming a place for rooms on the Zenoids’ hall in for Student Life and Learn- their accep- guests or Hopeman. ing, made an early morning tance failed professors in Acceptance and enrollment phone call to Andrew Johnson to drop to the There are 670 freshmen in the class of 2016. residence, so numbers present a unique of Elk River, Minn., one of same level as it the amenities challenge every year. Dr. John five freshmen who began the has held in previ- tation of the College.” are appropri- Inman, dean of enrollment drive to Grove City College not ous years. The Student Life Soon after finding the RA, ate. The school does not intend services, explained that models knowing where they would be and Learning office began to six more students agreed to join, to shift to more student houses, used in daily tracking involve housed. evaluate options to deal with showing great willingness and but according to Swank it serves large amounts of informa- “We found a place for you in the overflow. flexibility. Renovation of the as a “good way to gauge what tion and analysis to accurately Hopeman Hall!” Hardesty said. The College already owned house was finished just one day would happen if we moved to predict the final number of stu- Facing high levels of uncer- a house on East Main Street, before the students moved in. smaller communities.” dents who will attend. It’s not tainty, the freshmen and their and shifting upperclassmen into Rewired electricity, refinished In order to keep the freshmen an exact science families impressed administra- the house proved to be the best walls and fresh paint add to together, the Zeta Xi Omega and is largely HOUSING 2

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New Admissions Director HOUSING from page 1 focused on connections based on history, but when According to Inman, that’s a Elise Homan families through the difficult argues, they first try to picture the College does something to good problem to have. At a time improve retention, “that changes when nearby schools are report- Managing Editor process of finding the right themselves there. They try to college. “find their tribe and whether things,” Inman said. ing enrollment slumps and After 10 years as director Zwinger stayed in the they can see themselves in that This year, the retention rate empty beds, Grove City College of admissions at Waynesburg western Pennsylvania area after tribe,” she added. Zwinger plans was 91 percent as opposed to is clearly thriving. Consider- University, Sarah Zwinger now graduating, earning her master’s to utilize this by visualizing last year’s 88 percent. ing missed enrollment targets holds the post as Grove City degree in communication and family in the marketing for the For incoming freshmen, the at local schools, the College’s College’s new head of admis- information systems at Robert College. numbers are even more impres- accuracy thus far should be sions. Zwinger plans on going Morris University. In her Other new implementations sive. From the time students commended. in a new direction while main- studies, Zwinger learned the in admissions for the College confirmed acceptance letters, all Ultimately, Inman prefers taining a holistic approach to importance of the visual aspect include creating a greater social the way through move-in day, coming in above over coming admissions for the College. of marketing--in particular, the media presence and connecting the College did not lose a single in below the class-size goal. “It’s not just about the psychology behind informa- with students early on, especial- freshman. “I’d rather be over than under, scores,” she said and empha- tion design. Her master’s project ly children of alumni. “We want “That's kind of unheard of,” because I know we’ve given sized that the focus remains on included building a website to start talking to sophomores,” Hardesty said. more students an opportunity finding the right students. from scratch for her church, Zwinger said. The situation also results from to attend.” Zwinger’s career in admis- Victory Family Church, in Zwinger and her admissions the administration’s commit- sions began at Geneva College Cranberry, Pa. team will also begin going ment to same-gender housing. while she pursued a Bachelor Since starting at the College to Christian music festivals Planning acceptances and of Arts in communications in the spring 2012 semester, to recruit students. They are housing must be more strategic. with an emphasis in theater and Zwinger has begun to transfer looking to join young profes- This year’s freshman class has visual art. While working in these techniques into admis- sional circles as well as connect eight empty female beds, which the admissions department at sions, especially the visual with the local Grove City com- could have easily caught the Geneva, she realized she had a aspect. When prospective munity. overflow with the inclusion of a passion for helping students and students look at the College, she co-ed hall.

RATHBURN from page 1 tailored to their needs better For the interior of the build- than the classrooms in the ing, the College “wanted to Hall of Arts and Letters, to continue in the vein of Tudor give student leaders a place architecture,” Dan Russionello to house their administrative of Archer & Buchanan Archi- files and to provide the entire tecture, LTD, said. This archi- campus ministries staff with tectural style characterizes the sufficient office space in the interiors of most of the build- same building. ings on campus. But modern Rathburn Hall is composed furniture and Rathburn Hall’s of stone from the same quarry place as the first fully high- used to build Harbison Chapel, definition building on campus and the windows of Moreledge blend the traditional with the Hall center on the apse and altar modern. of the Chapel in order to relate With the “Change and Com- the two buildings together visu- mitment” and current “Grove ally. City Matters” fundraising “Personally, I believe that campaigns, Grove City College Rathburn Hall is one of the has seen a great deal of recent most beautiful buildings on construction. However, Presi- campus. The College’s goal dent Richard Jewell ‘67 com- was to have it compliment the mented that “no change was on Chapel, and I firmly believe the horizon” in further building the construction team achieved projects with the exception of that goal,” Dennis Salmon, a replacing Rockwell Hall with a partner at Wallace Builders and larger building and renovating the contractor in charge of the some of the older dormitories. Photo: Kristie Eshelman project, said.

Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Freiling 100 Campus Drive Managing Editor Elise Homan Grove City, Pa. 16127 News Section Kristie Eshelman, Laura Murphy Life Section Patrick McCullough, Cristina Totten Phone: 724.458.2193 Entertainment Section Sarah Zimmerman, Marissa Candiloro Fax: 724.458.2167 Perspectives Section Peter Melnik, Nicholas Freiling C [email protected] Sports Section Gary Horvath, Elsa Klingensmith Chief Copy Editor Anna Barnes Copy Editors Nicole Wizorek, Michayla Wicker, Gabrielle Lepensky, The Collegian is the student newspaper of Chelsea Tarolli, Marissa Candiloro Grove City College, located in Grove City, Staff Writers Halle Morgan, Kyle Burko Pa. Opinions appearing on these pages, unless Design Chief Sarah Zimmerman expressly stated otherwise, represent the views Social Media/Web Manager Brandon Ferris of individual writers. They are not the collective Photography Manager Kevin Hanse views of The Collegian, its staff or Grove City Advertising Manager Esther Durling College. Business Manager Alex Simcox Distribution Manager Faith Marquardt Staff Adviser Susan Crowell August 31, 2012 News 3 Romney bus visits campus Kristie Eshelman News Editor On Aug. 29, Grove City College Republicans hosted the “Romney Bus” as a way to get students excited about presi- dential candidate Mitt Romney. While Romney did not attend, his campaign busses cross the country in order to spread awareness and to recruit voters for the coming presidential election. According to Lauren Cipo- letti, campaign coordinator for the College Republicans, the event was “not that hard to coordinate,” since the bus was already passing through western Pennsylvania. “We were able to put this together in a couple of weeks,” she said. The event, which lasted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., gave students the chance to tour the bus, register to vote or sign up for an Photo: Kristie Eshelman absentee ballot. “We are getting lots of getting many students signed ney’s main campaign platforms Republicans plan to participate counties and participating in people registering to vote. up who will cast their vote for include his leadership abilities, in the campaign season include local campaign activities. Lots of people wanting absen- Romney,” Cipoletti said. his business experience and his hosting televised debates, tee ballots. We are excited According to the College ability to create more jobs. working with the Republican because we know that we are Republicans, some of Rom- Other ways the College Party in Mercer and Butler Isaac Slams Louisiana Coast

Dennis Steinbeck on Aug. 29, seven years to the Staff Writer day after hurricane Katrina struck. It is the first test of the Hurricane Isaac is bearing $14.5 billion levee system built down on New Orleans with by the Army Corps of Engi- wind reaching over 60 miles neers in response to the severe per hour, bringing with it the flooding that inundated the risks of flooding, tornadoes and city after Katrina. broken levies. Hurricane Isaac has left The storm surge has already thousands of people without overtopped a levee and power and nearly all energy caused extensive flooding in companies have closed opera- Plaquemines Parish where the tions in the Gulf until the storm first made landfall, 90 storm passes. miles from New Orleans. In addition, the storm has Located At: Since the hurricane began as disrupted the schedules of uni- a tropical storm, many Louisi- versities and has disappointed 1406 W. Main St. Ext., Grove City ana residents did not heed the football fans. Texas A&M Uni- Behind Trader Horn mandatory evacuation orders. versity’s opening game for the Beside Sherwin Williams “Initially ... many people, espe- football season against Louisi- cially the people who live down ana Tech University. LOWEST PRICES AROUND!!!!!!!! there, didn’t have a whole lot of “I know coach [Kevin] 2 TV’s TO WATCH concern … then it ramped up Sumlin and our Aggie football NEWEST LAUNDROMAT IN THE AREA pretty quickly,” Deano Bonano, team were ready to play, but aid to a Jefferson Parish coun- the safety and well-being of cilman, said. our Aggie fans, our student- Now, residents of the Grand athletes as well as the residents 16 Maytag top Loaders Isle and Lafitte communities of Louisiana is paramount,” within Jefferson Parish who did Texas A&M Athletic Director Only 75 cents not comply with the evacuation Eric Hyman. Originally sched- 28 dryers 8 minutes orders are in serious danger, as uled for Aug. 30, the game has For only 25 cents are those within Plaquemines been rescheduled for Oct.13. Parish. “Right now, we’re trying This is not the only opening to figure out where they actu- game that Hurricane Isaac has Double load washers $1.00 ally are …They’re not actually disrupted. The University of Triples $1.50-$1.75 in the body of water. They’re South Alabama versus the Uni- Giant #50 washers $2.25 just stuck,” Russel Brueck, a versity of Texas—San Antonio (prices are subject to change) state trooper in Plaquemines were also scheduled to play on Parish. Aug. 30 in Mobile, Ala. before The storm hit New Orleans the storm disrupted these plans. 4 Life August 31, 2012 Photos courtesy of Team GCC

laboriously pedaled over York City on Aug. 10, we were necessary Team GCC mountains, suffered bicycle excited to announce that we reality was a special experience. to see it to completion. malfunctions, and endured raised over forty-thousand With the beginning of the Not only did people respect the hottest month in recorded dollars. But just because we comes home trip occurring without incident, what we were attempting, but history. stopped biking doesn’t mean all that was left to do was move they wanted to be involved. Jamie Schleicher With my unique perspective people have stopped donating. our rear tires from the Pacific Out of 77 days on the road, we Team GCC Member and cerebral capacity unaffected Thanks to the generosity Ocean, travel almost 4,000 only had to pay for housing by the sun’s rays, I was quickly of people from all around the On May 26, Team GCC–a miles through t13 states meet twice. After hearing about able to see that this trip was country, the scholarship was group of five current students thousands of people and raise our cause, people who were much more than four friends endowed, and a student will and recent alumni–set out our goal of $25,000 before complete strangers only seconds biking across the country to receive an education that he or from Anacortes, WA with the placing our front tires in the before would pay for our meals have a good time. Even raising she would not otherwise be able intention of biking across the Atlantic ocean. We quickly at restaurants. Then there were money for the scholarship, to afford. country to endow a needs- realized our adventure would people who we never met that while never far from our It was clear to us from the based diversity scholarship. I be more of a marathon than a supported us through prayers, minds, seemed secondary to first night that God’s hand was was lucky enough to drive the sprint. words of encouragement, and encounters we had with new on this trip, working things support vehicle for the team, As the lone member of the online donations. people every day. out to His glory, and it was an a 2007 Town and Country team unrestricted by the hassle With every generous act we Whether it was a youth group honor to bear testimony to his minivan that our fans would of pedaling across the country, benefited from, we were even from Tennessee on a mission mercy every day in our blog. affectionately dub The Grover my primary task was to keep more motivated to reward the trip in Montana, or a mother of If you are interested in Rover. the people who cared about trust that people placed in us two in Fargo, ND who invited reading about some of our When we left on the first our endeavor informed about and even more determined us to camp in her backyard, adventures this summer, we day, it was difficult to believe our progress. to be faithful stewards of the or even a respected alumnus extensively documented the trip it was actually real. The last I guess my teammates figured opportunities we were given to of Grove City College, people at teamgcc.com and you can eight months had been spent I would be able to keep a make the trip successful. were inspired to see a group of also like our page on facebook planning and preparing for that clear enough head to write By the time we arrived at young men aspire to a difficult at TeamGCC. moment, and to begin the trip coherently from the climate our final destination in New and see an idea take form into controlled van while they task and then do the work

In chapel this week Did youThe bookstore know? rents textbooks! Tuesday Elsa Klingensmith a book, you then have the will not be available on Sports Designer option at the end of the the SGA book exchange Dr. T. David Gordon, On August 14, students year to sell it back to the because they are newer. professor of biblical received an email listing bookstore, something that “The books that we the specific books is unavailable if you were chose are new editions and religious studies available to rent from to rent. If you do rent, and will be really the bookstore. Bookstore you can opt to keep the expensive,” Gault said. She manager Carrie Gault book at the end of the added “It’s saving money... Thursday believes that while rentals semester simply by paying what’s not good about it? are a good option for the difference between Anything to save money Rev. William “Bill” many students, it is still the price for buying and for students.” important to shop around. renting.” She encourages students Blair, Connellsvilled “We encourage Amazon, Half.com to supply suggestions for district superinten- [students] to look at the and the SGA Book the program. total cost of using the Exchange are all excellent “The whole thing is a dent, United Method- book,” she said. “You have supplements to the work in progress; we can ist Church, UNion- to decide what makes the bookstore. definitely see how it goes town, PA. most sense for you.” However, many of the and improve if we need For example, if you buy books available for rent to.” August 31, 2012 Life 5 GCC adds nine professors to the mix

Patrick McCullough Life Editor Other New Professors

Another school year has Mr. Jarrett Chapman field experience as a personal begun. With a sigh, students ’04 (assistant professor of trainer. He is also a certified and faculty alike say goodbye to education) completed a B.S. performance enhancement summer and hello to rigorous in biology with secondary specialist. academics. An added nine faculty members–four of whom certification at the college. are alumni–join in. He went on to earn an Dr. Robert Clemm Dr. Heather Barton ’05 M.S. in park and resource (assistant professor of history) ventured as far as Georgia with management. He will teach went to the Ohio State her research before she returned Dr. Christopher Yates Dr. Heather Barton Foundations of Teaching, University where he received to the College’s Hopeman Middle Level Curriculum and a Ph.D. in European history, School of Science, Engineering years there. Methods of Teaching Science. African history and military and Mathematics. She will teach Dr. Yates will teach history (he also speaks Italian Advanced Genetics and Life Speculative Mind, Bio-Medical Mrs. Laura (Ritchie ’87) and German.) Clemm Science this year. Ethics, Introduction to Ethics, Havrilla (assistant professor will teach foundations of th “It feels like coming home,” 20 Century Philosophy of business) earned her B.A. History, Civilization, a study and Current Problems in Barton said. After finding an ad in accounting from the in modern African history, Philosophy. He received his for a teaching position on The College. She then went to the modern Europe and Modern master’s degree in philosophy Chronicle of Higher Education Fuqua School of Business at Civilization/International from the University of website, she knew she had Duke University to complete Perspective. to return. She now teaches Memphis and his Ph.D. from Boston College. her M.B.A. She also served alongside her former adviser, as a member of the Board of Dr. Judith Gosnell- Dr. Stephen Jenkins. Before even considering Trustees. Lamb (associate professor Barton has studied avian philosophy, Yates attended of education) attended influenza as well as rabies in seminary in Vancouver, Canada Dr. Jeffrey Buxton Kevin Norman ’07 Youngstown State University striped skunks. She belongs to where he earned his master’s the Gamma Sigma Phi sorority degree in theology from pursued an M.S. in electrical where she got a B.S. in special and pursued her bachelor’s Regent College. He decided to engineering from John education and elementary degree in biology. Barton become a philosophy professor Hopkins University after education. She then went to holds a doctorate in ecology later in the game, but his studies graduating from Grove the University of Montana and evolutionary biology from in theology shaped his ideas for City College with a B.S. in where she received both Kansas State University. She the better. electrical engineering. He her M.S. in educational hopes this year to get established He approaches any work he served an international school administration and her Ed.D. on campus, to start building reads by first being generous to in Casablanca, Morocco by in educational leadership. relationships with the students the author before he considers working in the Information and to continuously improve criticizing him. Dr. Yates Technology department. Dr. Kristin Homan her teaching methods. believes this should be the case (assistant professor of in meeting new people as well On the Calderwood side, The new head men’s and psychology) has taught at the as meeting new ideas. the College has gained Dr. Dr. Jarrett Chapman women’s tennis coach Jeffrey College since 2005, but now He looks forward to working Christopher Yates. He attended Buxton (assistant professor she teaches full time. She has with philosophy professors in Grove City and find the the University of North of physical education). After taken part in student-faculty Carolina where he wrote for Dr. David DiQuattro and Dr. hospitality of the community Richard Trammell. and the College refreshing. After earning an M.S. in exercise research projects and has been the editorial section of The science and health promotion published in peer-reviewed Daily Tar Heel. This coffee “When it comes to a disaster-ridden move, Yates from California University of loving philosopher knew Dr. philosophers those guys are the was thankful for the group of journals. Pennsylvania, Buxton went Collin Messer, once an associate real deal and care deeply about professors that helped him and on to pursue 10 years of professor of English, during his the College,” Dr. Yates said. his family finally move in. Both of these professors live

Dr. Robert Clemm Dr. Kevin Norman Dr. Judy Gosnell-Lamb Dr. Kristin Homan Dr. Laura Havrilla College makes major and minor changes Patrick McCullough arsenal. Students may pursue minor to pass, the respective must pass the inspection of The music minor is unique Life Editor minors in analytics, classical faculty members must gather the department’s faculty, because the students must studies, classical Christian and write a justification of the department chair, the audition in order to enter Over the summer, Grove education and music. the College’s need for a new deans and finally the provost. into it. Music minors will City College made a few Surprisingly, the music minor. They also must make Once everyone approves the also perform in front of changes to its list of majors program wasn’t always full sure that the curricula and plan, it is submitted to a a jury for four semesters and minors. The molecular of so many full-time and faculty schedules can handle curriculum and instruction and perform in at least two biology major is running its part-time faculty equipped it. committee. Finally, the student recitals. Majoring in last course with the current to train young musicians. Preparing for the music faculty as a whole vote on music is arduous and time sophomore class, which Just 10 years ago, the minor, the professors decided whether or not the program consuming, but this addition explains the large number department only had four which classes would be should pass. will allow more students to of biology majors in the full-time faculty members. necessary. They compared In each stage, those get involved in the music freshman class. Additionally, Over the past decade, the programs from other involved may vote the program. the major formerly known as music program has seen colleges to create a frame plan down. If this happens, These four minors “applied physics” is now just considerable growth and now of reference. Once they the proponents can revise will give students the “physics.” provides more opportunities completed their plan, they and resubmit the minor. opportunity to expand their As far as minors go, the for students to get involved. had to acquire the essential However, if the minor gets horizons and try new things, College has added four to its It is no easy feat to create approval. turned down during this which is really what college a minor, however. For a For any minor, the plan stage, it is over. is all about. 6 Life August 31, 2012 August 31, 2012 Life 7

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Photos courtesy of OrientationOrientation Board 8 Entertainment August 31, 2012

Part One: ‘A Bug’s Life’ is the only life

Ethan Mitchell the 1995 film “A Bug’s Life,” singing with that incomparable, “It’s the time of Your Life.” By love interest, Princess Atta, she is Contributing Writer the insectoid interpretation of indescribable and almost un- the end of the day I had no voiced by the actress who plays Aesop’s fable “The Ant and the bearable voice. recourse but to tear my gar- Elaine from “Seinfeld,” Julia The American film industry Grasshopper”. That being said, it is usually ments in two, throw ashes on Louis-Dreyfus. That in and of is a fickle mistress. At times it It is a story of a bumbling one song that everyone remem- my head and publicly denounce itself is qualification for excel- seems to be an entertainment hero ant named Flik, who tries bers and the rest is just there the name of Randy Newman. lence, but she also masters the juggernaut and at other times his hardest to make a difference for filler while the characters After which, I promptly washed transition from a nervous and a complete failure. For every in the world yet is met consis- are not speaking. Empirically, it the ashes out of my hair whilst high-strung manager into a car- “Citizen Kane” or “Shawshank tently with failure. But, as with takes roughly two months to get singing “It’s the Time of Your ing, gentle soul. She makes ants Redemption” bringing enjoy- most stories, Flik overcomes a Randy Newman song (some Life.” With that one catchy song, sound attractive, which is pretty ment, there are countless movies adversity and saves his colony people call them Lisp Lick) out but an otherwise unmemorable difficult. featuring Adam Sandler which from the ravenous band of of your system for good. score, “Bug’s Life” earned two It is also difficult to hate the bring only sorrow, despair and grasshoppers that once terror- In the case of “A Bug’s Life,” out of five thumbs. villainous grasshoppers of this a general loss of faith in the hu- ized all ant-kind. the one song is “It’s the Time Now you might be ask- film. Hopper, voiced by Kevin man race (and that’s including The movie follows the similar of Your Life”. In case you were ing yourself, “If the story is Spacey, embodies that excel- “Billy Madison”). rise and fall events that occur wondering, yes, I was singing so blah, and the music left no lent blend of cool and evil. He But we can all rest easy, for in most stories with little to this “Lisp Lick” while I was real impression, then how did is balanced by his comic foil, within the turbulent seas and surprise the veteran movie- writing this piece in my Randy this make the list at all? This Molt, voiced by Richard Kind. crushing waves of Hollywood goer. Since Pixar films are Newman voice because it is so Mitchell person must be a real And lastly, the circus bugs were ,there stands the shining light- intended for children however, dang catchy that you cannot get numpty when it comes to the all brilliant, specifically Heim- house known as Pixar Anima- this predictability does not the voice of Randy Newman cinema!” I have yet to speak lech the Caterpillar, voiced by tion Studios. affect the outcome of the rank- out of your head no matter how about where this film shines. the late Joe Ranft, and P.T Flea, No other company has been ing as much as it would a film hard you try; he’s always there Other than the Mitchell voiced by John Ratzenberger. as consistent as Pixar in produc- intended for adults, like that lisping his s’s as th’s and all you Family Reunion of 1999, I This incredible cast of char- ing funny, creative, decent and psychological nonsense known want is to get this catchy tune have never seen a more colorful acters earns “A Bug’s Life” the memorable films. Of Pixar’s 13 as “Inception.” out of your head. bunch of characters than what I much coveted five out of five films, I shall thoroughly exam- All in all, the story isn’t very What is the first thing I saw in “Bug’s Life.” It is impos- thumbs up. ine the story, music and charac- riveting. I would give it three thought when I woke up this sible to find any unlikeable or It is a charming tale of little ters to determine the top five out of five thumbs up. morning? “It’s the Time of Your annoying insects in this film. hero who accomplishes great films Pixar has created so far. It Randy Newman is talented Life.” What was I singing while Let us begin with the hero, things. An inspiring film for certainly will not be easy, but at writing catchy tunes and performing my daily hygiene Flik the ant. Now I may be both children and adults, Bug’s I am stout of heart and brash routine? “It’s the Time of Your biased towards Flik because as Life is first of the five greatest of spirit and am determined to Life.” What song con- an Entrepreneurship major, we Pixar’s movies of all time, let figure this out once and sequently caused share a lot of things in com- alone one of the best in Ameri- for all. me to spill mon. We’re both in madly in can cinema. Starting off our my tea love with Elaine from Seinfeld. In closing, the best line of the list at num- over my We both come with ideas that picture comes from Hopper, ber five is front? do more damage than good. We who tells Molt, “If I didn’t swear both got evicted from where to mother on her death-bed we live. And we both want to that I wouldn’t kill you, I would marry into royalty so we don’t kill you!” I would heartily have to work for the rest of our encourage you all to work this lives.) quote in conversation sometime Flik exudes a carefree opti- this week. mism that immediately endears Stay tuned for the remaining him to the viewer. As for his four selections.

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Metric’s “” Review: Things A Synth Experience to Do Russ Quick Winstead, and Joules Scott- example of this effect. The experience the calming Contributing Writer Key. Haines, dual citizen band’s producer, Stephen effect. Tonight, the Organizational Fair of Canada and the United Hague, was the producer Songs like “Breathing will be in the Intramural room States, is the lead singer and of the 80s bands Pet Shop Underwater” really make Metric’s newest the synthist. Shaw is the Boys as well as New Order. you think about what in the Physical Learning Center “Synthetica” was released guitarist. Winstead is plays I envision listening to Metric is trying to say from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on June 12, 2012, 9 years the bass guitar, and Scott- Metric’s newest album behind the lyrics. Then after its first album. Until Key plays the drums. while driving down the again, you have to ask the last year, I had no idea Each album improved in highway, windows down, question, “Does Metric On Saturday, the OB Ultimate who the band was or that succession, and I thought car top off, music not even know what it is trying Frisbee tournament will be on it was not just a system of the “Fantasies” album was necessarily blaring, but loud. to say?” measurement. By watching the Intramural fields from 1 p.m. beautifully magnificent. After a rough day of classes, Listen to this album “Scott Pilgrim vs. the “Synthetica” had a lot slap this album on and soon and previous ones on until 4 p.m. World,” I discovered the to live up to following you will notice your mind iTunes Preview, Spotify band’s single “Black Sheep.” the band’s last album of slowly easing its way into a or YouTube. I consider Anticipation set in just Thursday night is Transfer Game fantastic, alternative, indie dream sequence. Metric to be well worth weeks before the album’s rock. These songs allow you the purchase. It is constantly Night from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. release, as I had just started The synthesized sounds to just sit back and chill, on repeat on my laptop. In Location TBA. listening to all of Metric’s make it feel more like it’s although it seems like each the same genre is Shiny Toy music nonstop. from the 80s. It’s almost like song starts out loud and Guns if you enjoy the synth. This indie Canadian listening to Depeche Mode fast and unsettling. As each It does not exactly have the band is made up of four with a female singer. “Youth song progresses, though, same effect, but it is another members: , Without Youth” is a prime I assure you that you will good band to check out. , Joshua WSAJ PICK OF THE WEEK “Sun” sets on Grove City Katie Lynam Kevin Hanse serve quality traditional [about Bobo’s Rice Bowl] day but it is closed all day Chief Photographer Chinese and Japanese food is that it’s a little bit more Tuesday. Customers can to the Grove City commu- expensive … but that’s it. order food by calling 724- The sounds of summer wane, but Grove City’s Chinese nity. Central to Japanese Bobo’s Rice Bowl makes 458-6090 or order online at happiness can still be found within the restaurant, Sun Gin, served cuisine is sushi, and Bobo’s me happy.” www.boboricebowlgrove. music of this week’s “Album of the Week.” its last meal this sum- is no exception, with fresh Bobo’s also might make com and have it delivered “Nocturne,” Wild Nothing’s newest album, mer. The popular Broad rolls prepared to order by gluten-free and vegan free up to three miles from has all the quintessential elements of Street landmark was cre- an in-house professional diners happy too – the the restaurant – perfect for wonderfully constructed indie-pop music. ated by proprietor Victor sushi chef. Compared to establishment already has ordering from the dorms of The summer feel still reverberates in the air Lee, known for his warm Cranberry’s Yama Sushi, several tasty vegan and Grove City College. with this album. hospitality and financial Bobo’s sushi selection is gluten-free dishes incorpo- Junior Josh Boyle re- The song “Paradise” contains an old-school support for student events limited, but is of nearly the rated into the menu. marked, “I’m just hoping on campus. same degree of quality and One change that might that the new owner has feel in the beat. The finger-snapping, toe While Sun Gin has presentation. Bobo’s still not have some students the same connection to the tapping rhythm is as pure as the sound of closed its doors, Lee isn’t offers many of Sun Gin’s satisfied is the hours. campus that Victor Lee the band Earth Wind & Fire, however the going anywhere – he still classic dishes, like General Bobo’s opens on Wednes- had.” iridescent tonality of the creates owns and lives in the build- Tso’s chicken, but has in- day-Monday at 11 a.m. As Sun Gin reaches its something completely modern. This song ing. Lee now leases the res- creased the portion size and for lunch but closes at 9 sunset years, the rising of has all the elements of a true dance song, taurant area to two partners, now includes a cup of soup p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Bobo’s Rice Bowl brings but the few lyrics it has are playful: “Dancer Ken Kuang and Hui Wu, with dinner entrees. Wednesday and Thursday. the dawn of Japanese and in the night / Playing with my eyes / Velvet who opened Bobo’s Rice Sophomore Phil Williams Its doors are open until 10 traditional Chinese fare to tongue so sweet / Say anything you like.” Bowl on Aug. 8. said, “The only bad thing p.m. on Friday and Satur- Grove City. “Paradise” takes the mind on a journey to Kuang and Wu want to happier places where dancing the night away is not only uncommon, but is actually encouraged. students sound off on the disappearance of Sun Gin: “Shadow,” the album opener, is very much a modern indie-pop song done right. The song is put together well, containing all the “I miss Sun Gin’s” – sophomore Emma Rudolf elements that make a song great. The upbeat nature of the song allows the melancholy “The servers are a lot nicer, the food tastes a lot better, they have a wider variety of synthesizer and vocals to have a distinct dishes, and the quantity of food far exceeds that of its previous occupant.” punch. The vocals are breathlessly light and –Sophomore Andrew Roper dreamy, evoking a sense of nonexistence. The periods of progression filled with violin “I'm so angry Sun Gin closed! I used to eat there a couple nights a week!” and synthesized orchestra have a dominant –sophomore Savanna Davies presence, which make the piece stellar in its own way. The attention to detail in “Nocturne” will knock your socks off and carry you and your bare feet off on a journey to glorious destinations. Tune in to WSAJ 91.1 The One to hear this album and many more! We’ll get FIND US. your year started right.

FACEBOOK The Collegian: The Grove City College Newspaper TWITTER GroverCollegian 10 Perspectives August 31, 2012 Freshmen: Seize this opportunity Words of advice for the Class of 2016

Peter Melnik find it more rewarding than might require that you have it, by a large number of superb there, and thus, no one studies Perspectives Editor being stretched thin between but if they don’t, you are better churches that offer excel- there. It is simply too easy to too many groups. off without it. It is fun to have lent opportunities for you to get distracted by friends and Welcome, class of 2016. You 2. Go to office hours. Yo u with you, but it becomes hor- worship God and to fellowship neglect your notes. have just made it through one have an amazing opportunity rible distraction to you and with believers who are at a dif- Find quiet and secluded of the most overwhelming, to attend a school where virtu- everyone behind you. ferent stage of their walk with place on campus where you stressful, interesting, lonely, ally all the professors teach Aditionally, there are also Christ than you are. can really buckle down when bewildering and exciting weeks because they love working benefits to taking handwritten Search around, beg rides, you need to. If you go past of your life. Congratulations. with students like you. All of notes. Typing tends to devolve and find a place where you can the open area of the library As you continue to forge them want you to learn the into stenography, simply grow and flourish with believ- into the “stacks” where all the ahead through your first semes- material they are teaching, and, copying down what your pro- ers of all ages. If you choose books are kept, you will find ter at Grove City College, here to a lesser extent, to get good rows of desks and a quiet envi- are just a few words of advice grades. Don’t waste this. ronment where you can study. that I hope will make your life Not only are office hours There are also plenty of other at the College the best it can an opportunity to do better You can do everything, but you places on campus that are great be. in class, they also allwo you to can’t do everything well. for studying. Seek them out 1. You can do everything, get to know professors who and use them. but you can’t do every- are experts in their fields and If you have read through this thing well. One of the best who want to get to know you whole article you have prob- things about the College is the better. fessor says without understand- wisely, you will be rewarded. ably noticed that the word massive number of opportuni- This doesn’t mean you can ing it or really listening to it. If 5. Meet as many seniors opportunity has appeared many ties that are available to you abuse this privilege. Don’t zone you write your notes by hand, as you can. They have times. This is not an accident. both inside and outside the out during lectures and expect you are taking a first and very survived here three years for Right now, you are sinking in classroom. Take advantage of your professor to explain important step towards learn- a reason. They know their an ocean of opportunity. these opportunities, but realize every concept to you or do ing the material. You will be way around and have plenty This immersion is not that if you over commit, you every homework problem for thankful for your handwritten of advice that can help you without risk. Some of you will not be able to excel at any you during office hours. This notes when test time comes. survive too. will not be here next semester of them. just won’t happen. However, 4. Do not attend a church 6. Don’t go to the library because of it. But for those of Go to the organizational if you come to office hours just because all of your if you need to study. This you who are, it will be worth fair tonight. Get information with several thoughtful ques- friends go there. Joining a requires some explanation. it. I hope these words of advice about as many organizations as tions, you’ll find it a rewarding group of friends can be a good The Henry Buhl Library is an will make it just a little bit you can, but only join one or experience. way to begin your church invaluable resource of which easier to survive and flourish two. If you join a group and 3. Leave your computer search, but it should not be the you should take full advantage. here at Grove City College. commit yourself to it, you’ll in the dorm. Some classes end. The College is surrounded However, everyone studies

GREEN EYESHADE AWARD “Rules for Freshmen” This week’s award goes to senior Gary from the 1928-29 Grove City College Student Handbook Horvath for his superb reporting on quarterback Brian Pell and his dedication 1. Freshmen shall not keep their hands in their pockets. to The Collegian. 2. Freshmen shall not loaf on campus sidewalks. The Collegian Green Eyeshade Award honors student contributors who have 3. Freshmen shall carry matches, to be distributed to upper demonstrated consistency and excellence classmen on demand. in their work.

4. Freshmen shall not be on the streets after 9 p.m. Gary Horvath Each week, The Collegian advisers select a reporter, photgrapher or business personnel member who has made a valuable contribution to the paper. Instituted in 2006, the award is sponsored by the College’s From the Editor: Why we write Communications Office. It makes a valuable addition to a portfolio or resume. Nicholas Freiling its value. authority with every word. Editor-in-Chief Journalism and the free Our goal is to report news as expression of ideas is a primary accurately as possible and to “Were it left to me to decide ingredient of a civil society. ensure opinions are clearly and Letters to the Editor policy whether we should have a gov- Without it, we are left subject constructively conveyed. ernment without newspapers or to the whims of those in We do recognize, though, Letters to the Editor should be sent to newspapers without a govern- authority–those who may not that the ability to be thought- [email protected]. They must be received by 5 p.m. ment, I should not hesitate for a always have our best interests in ful and productive individuals moment to prefer the latter.” mind. is not gained from any single on Monday and must not exceed 300 words. These words, penned by While the above is not authority–government or oth- The Collegian reserves the right to edit or hold Thomas Jefferson centuries ago, necessarily true at Grove City erwise. Rather, only by engag- any letter. Anonymous letters will not be printed. are displayed on the wall of The College, student newspapers ing in robust discourse with Collegian office. They represent have a long history of shed- those around us do we become what we–as student journalist– ding light on truths otherwise enlightened individuals capable believe about our work. hidden from the public eye. of separating truth from fiction As the staff of an independent Whether exposing corruption, in what can often seem to be a Write for The Collegian student newspaper, our role can identifying deceit, or simply hopelessly confusing world. often seem ambiguous. We are addressing an inconvenient fact, In that light, please enjoy this Interested in writing for The Collegian? The not professionals, but we are student-journalists have for issue of The Collegian–and all Collegian provides excellent opportunities for expected to act professionally. centuries acted as the defenders subsequent ones–as we seek to students who are interested in journalism careers, We are not experienced, but of truth, often at the forefront provide the Grove City College in writing and in exploring campus events and is- mistakes are unacceptable. of social movements eventually community with accurate news, But while we often don’t assumed by the public at large. thoughtful reviews, and well- sues. All sections welcome new writers. Email the know the full nature of our This does not mean that argued opinions. As always, your Collegian at [email protected]. work, we have no doubts about we are anarchists out to defy contributions are welcomed. August 31, 2012 Sports 11 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Women’s volleyball goes ‘all in’

Ian Mikrut ing the team goal of a been training throughout Collegian Writer President’s Athletic Con- the spring and summer ference championship. for the upcoming season, The Grove City The main obstacles and we’re excited to see women’s volleyball team standing in the team’s what we can do in the knows how much of a path are conference rivals conference this year.” difference one point or Westminster and Thiel. Willits was the team one game can make. The The Wolverines stood 0-2 leader in kills last year majority of their losses against each last season. with a season total of came in either the fourth After graduating two 222, and she owned the or fifth games of a match seniors last season– team-high hitting per- during the 2011 season. outside hitter Mary centage of .250. She “Our motto for this Masincup and libero earned an All-PAC hon- year is ‘All In,’ because Heather Good–the team orable mention. we’re striving to be is returning with five Her co-captain, Skinner, intentional and commit- starters and four more will fill the gap at the ted on and off the court letter winners from last libero position. throughout the season,” year, including middle “I’m really excited,” captain and outside hitter hitters Dalaney Algiere Skinner said. “I think this senior Elisabeth Willits and Ashley Branch, setter season is going to be a lot said. “We’re passionate Amy Collins, defensive of fun.” about what we’re doing, specialists Tara Skinner The Wolverines are and we want that to and Frances Trenta and preparing for the Ohio be evident while we’re outside hitters Hannah Wesleyan University playing.” Liermann, Shelby Mander, Bishop Invitational this For the volleyball team Jennifer Toth and Willits. weekend. Their home this year, that means “We have a lot of opener is Wednesday, focusing in on playing returning and new talent, Sept. 5 against Penn State through each point and and we’re looking forward Altoona. Junior Ashley Branch and the Grove City volleyball team open the 2012 every match with intensi- to a successful season,” season at the Ohio Wesleyan University Bishop Invitational this week- ty in the hopes of achiev- Willits said. “We have end.

CROSS COUNTRY Cross country teams ready to face season’s challenges

Elsa Klingensmith teams have put in hundreds womens’ team I have ever Sports Designer of thousands of miles to get seen and there is nothing to this point.” better than seeing them Cross country is often It takes a specific type of every day.” seen as a boring sport. For person to run cross country. Senior Sara Fisher stressed many people, watching “Running is a special the team aspect of the sport. runners race through the challenge because of the “In order to run you have woods seems pale in com- solitude and lonely train- to be selfless,” she said. parison to the energy and ing miles but incredibly Junior Cayla Clawson excitement of a football rewarding because it gives added, “You’re helping each game. other be the best competi- But the Grove City cross tor they can be. We compete country teams are shining “At Grove City, the team with each other in practice, stars of Grove City sports. will always celebrate your but it’s a healthy competi- The women’s cross success and pick you up tion.” country team has won the when you fall.” “At Grove City, the team Presidents’ Athletic Confer- - Arleigh McRae will always celebrate your ence every single year since success and pick you up 1989, and that the men’s when you fall,” McRae said. team has won the confer- one the chance to push the They will rely on each ence 19 times since 1990. limit and see exactly how other in the upcoming The women’s team currently they’ve done,” junior Arleigh season to put their training ranks fourth in the Midwest McRae said. and hard work to the test. region and 28th in the “We are all given gifts “A great race is worth all nation for Division III, and and talents from God to be of the work,” McRae added. the men are expected to win used for his good and our The men’s and women’s the PAC again this year. benefit,” senior Wes Cooper- cross country teams open Both teams are on the smith said. “Running is just their season tomorrow at the brink of a phenomenal one of those gifts.” California (Pa.) Invitational. Senior Ella Smith is one of the 13 returning letterwinners this year season. “I like running because for the Wolverines. Last year the GCC women’s cross country team was “It’s a really unique it allows me to challenge ranked 28th in the USTFCCCA Division III Poll. year because we have a lot myself outside the class- of seniors,” senior Grace room,” commented senior Hanson said. “Both teams Daniel Landskroener. “Also are really experienced. Both we have the most beautiful 12 Sports August 31, 2012 FOOTBALL Pell finds new inspiration on the gridiron Gary Horvath football as a lineman at age six, “Anthony goes to bed early,” Sports Editor Pell began playing the quarter- Pell said of Ritchie. “I’d pop the back position in seventh grade. Christmas lights on, and that’s Just 14 minutes into the game, “The first drop back I ever when I’d get to listening to all was lost. did, I didn’t cross over my feet sermons.” Washington and Jefferson because I didn’t know how to,” It was this time that shaped College pounded its third Pell said. Pell into who he is now--a touchdown into the end zone Just three years later, Pell comfortable, happy teammate to take a 21-0 lead. Much like started as quarterback for the and leader on the field. This was the rest if the season, the Wol- Wheaton Academy Warriors in apparent in his third preseason verines were jumped on early Wheaton, Ill. as a high school at Grove City, and his first as the and found themselves in a hole sophomore. It was there that he starter. too deep to climb out of. began his on-the-field connec- “It feels the way that it Almost. tion with Ritchie. should,” Pell said. “It hasn’t been What many saw as a fated “He was kind of always the as burdensome; it hasn’t been as loss, junior quarterback Brian guy,” Pell said. “We always had long. It’s been more of a bless- Pell saw as an opportunity. a good connection back then, ing to just go out and throw a “We didn’t have anything even as the tight end. If I threw ball with guys that I enjoy.” to lose at that point,” Pell said. to somebody most, it was him.” Last season’s win against W&J “Worse comes to worst, we do After three solid high school displayed what could have been exactly what everyone projected years, Pell was used to winning. for the Wolverines. Since then, us to do.” With Ritchie accompany- the team has developed as a Three hundred yards passing ing him to Grove City, it only unit, particularly in camp this and four touchdowns later, Pell seemed natural that the success year. Pell said that because of and the Grove City football would continue. this, he believes the team will team celebrated their first win As he quickly found out, be able to capitalize on its talent over the Presidents in 13 years. God had something different this time around. The win was a statement for planned. “In this camp, I think we’ve Pell, one that exemplified just “For me the biggest thing was taken baby steps that equate how far he had come since his learning what was important,” to great strides for the spiri- first day on campus 14 months Pell said. “I came in dreaming I tual climate of the team,” Pell earlier. was the guy, anticipating being said. That bodes well for the Grove City wide receiver the leader. Hindsight being program long-term. Anthony Ritchie still jokes with 20/20, it was all God at work.” “We legitimately believe that Pell that the first 28 hours of Pell said that God began to winning the conference is a camp had happened in a dif- use his frustrations and dis- realistic goal. Being the guy that ferent dimension. Everything appointments to direct him runs the offense, I want nothing about it had been foreign to his toward a new love: theology. less. We have an explosive experience with football to that Reading the Bible and listen- offense and a talented defense; point. ing to sermons became his new at the very least we will be Brian Pell Although he started playing outlet. competitive every single week.” SOCCER Men’s and Women’s Support Your Wolverines! soccer third in PAC polls Aug. 31 - Sept. 6 Emily Durant team also welcomes 10 fresh- year players, six freshmen and a Collegian Writer men. junior on the squad. “The freshmen are still adapt- “Preseason was a challenging Cross Country As the Wolverine soccer ing to our system, but they are week, both physically and men- preseason comes to a close, the playing well,” Adams said. “I am tally,” senior Julie Apple said. Sat. 10:00 a.m. California (Pa.) (A) men’s and women’s teams look just excited every time I step on “We definitely worked hard forward to successful seasons. the field, practices and games.” and our bodies took a beating Football The 2012 Presidents’ Ath- The men are fit mentally and with two-a-day practices. But I letic Conference coaches’ polls physically. Both on and off the think that after a long summer Sat. 1:00 p.m. Carnegie Mellon (A) project both teams to finish field, Coach Dreves holds the of preparing and practicing on third in the conference. men to a high standard and the our own, everyone was excited Men’s Soccer The women are ranked motto, “We are one Man, God to finally be together. Hope- behind Thomas More College is our strength, and he is always fully we will continue to really Fri. 7:00 p.m. Susquehanna (A) (last year’s conference cham- faithful.” improve over the next month.” Sat. 4:00 p.m. Lebanon Valley (A) pions) and Washington and New to the team this year The women will face Ohio Tue. 4:00 p.m. Allegheny (H) Jefferson. The men are ranked is senior Peter Sulaiman, who Northern University today to below finalists Geneva College returns to the soccer field for open their season. and Thomas More. the first time since he played for Women’s Soccer “The team is looking promis- Gettysburg College as a fresh- Fri. 4:00 p.m. Ohio Northern (A) ing this year,” junior Dan Adams man. said. “Once again we have a “I’m excited just to be on the Sat. 3:00 p.m. Heidelberg (A) group of guys that are willing to team for my senior year,” Sulai- work for and with each other. man said. “It’s such a blessing to Volleyball Every game on our schedule is have the opportunity to work a game that we can get a win, hard and prepare for a common Fri. 4:30 p.m. Denison (A) we just have to train hard and cause. I just pray that our hard Fri. 6:30 p.m. Manchester (A) trust in our coaches.” work pays off.” Sat. 12:00 p.m. Earlham (A) Last season the men held a The men will play today 12-6-1 record overall and a against Susquehanna University. Sat. 2:00 p.m. Ohio Wesleyan (A) PAC record of 6-1-1. The men’s The women welcome back Wed. 6:30 p.m. Penn State Altoona (H) team includes 15 returning 21 letter winners, including letter winners, including the top seven starters to the 2012 roster. Daniel Adams two scorers from last year. The They will also have seven first- Daniel Adams