CollegianThe Campus worships, March 27, 2009 Vol. 69 No. 18 Missionary kids tell Sigs enjoy madness about their lives Pages 10-11 The Grove City College Newspaper Page 12 Debate Wolverines swim into sixth College finishes stands strong firm By Jimmy Van Eerden By Sarah Beth Gross Collegian Writer Collegian Managing Editor “Grove City College has entered Although the recent economic the new sphere of inter-collegiate recession seems to affect every activity. Although the decision aspect of daily life, one area in went to our opponents, [the] Grove which the economy’s impact has City men feel that in reality they been deterred is the operation of have won a greater victory for the Grove City College. college … if present indications One reason that the College is foretell anything, Grove City not significantly affected by the College must be reckoned with in economic troubles stems from the future in inter-collegiate debat- the fact that the College does not ing.” accept federal funding. The April 4, 1913, edition of The “We do not take federal or Collegian opened with these words state monies. Thousands and after the inception of Grove City Ryan Briggs Senior Caleb Courage set a new NCAA record in the 100-meter freestyle at the NCAA Division thousands of other colleges and College inter-collegiate debate III championships last week. Courage concludes his Grove City swimming career as a three-time universities do. As a result of See Debate, page 5 national champion in that event, and has received 18 All-American honors. Full story on page 20. See Economy, page 4 Scholar visits for writers conference By Darin Miller Past conferences have Writing.” about what I had said. I have “Leaning into Poetry and Collegian Editor-in-Chief focused on writers such as “I was delivering a paper on been following his work ever Prayer with Scott Cairns,” and Dorothy L. Sayers and ideas recent books by three contem- since.” Cairns’ chapel lecture was Yesterday, poet Dr. Scott like Christianity and postmod- porary American poets: Stephen Cairns was scheduled to appropriately named “Two Cairns spoke on the Grove City ernism. Last year’s conference Dunn, Mark Jarman and Scott deliver the chapel homily, lec- Gifts: Vocation and Prayer.” College campus and attended was held in conjunction with Cairns,” Potter said. ture at 4 p.m. in the Rare Book Cairns is an accomplished classes during this year’s the C.S. Lewis and Inklings He said that the conference Room in Henry Buhl Library poet, scholar and teacher. He is Christian Writers Conference. Society’s international confer- call for papers had encouraged and read selections of his poet- currently a professor of English The conference is sponsored by ence. presenters to focus on work by ry aloud – with a question and and director of the creative the English department and the “The department wanted to authors who were attending the answer session afterward – at 7 writing program at the Lambda Iota Tau literary honor get the biggest poet we could conference. Dunn and Cairns p.m. in Sticht Lecture Hall in University of Missouri. He has society. find,” Harvey said, “and Dr. were both there. the Hall of Arts and Letters. written numerous books of According to Dr. Andrew [Eric] Potter recommended “As I began reading my Additionally, Cairns planned poetry, including his two most Harvey, associate professor of Cairns, whom he met a few paper, I realized that Cairns to visit a creative writing class recent works, “Compass of English, the conference is “an years ago.” was in the audience,” Potter and have lunch with the Affection” and a collection of annual event designed to pro- Potter, professor of English, said. “It was a bit disconcert- Orthodox Christian Fellowship, poetic translations of Christian vide a forum for exploring the met Cairns in the spring of ing, but I forged ahead. an on-campus ministry group. mystics called “Love’s relationship between literature 2002 at Calvin College’s bi- Afterwards, he introduced him- Cairns is Orthodox. and the Christian faith.” annual “Festival of Faith & self and was very gracious The conference’s theme was See Conference, page 2 Speaker to address youth in crisis Renowned journalist Charles Wiley arrives on campus this week Charles Wiley, a speak- City College and is free times by secret police, including the the Civil Defence Academy. er with Accuracy In and open to the public. KGB, and imprisonment in a Cuban dun- He frequently addresses military Media and experienced Wiley, known as a geon while he was a correspondent for audiences in the U.S. and abroad, as international journalist dynamic and captivating New York City radio station WOR. well as colleges and high schools. and war correspondent, speaker, has lectured He went into Afghanistan with the A graduate of New York University, will present “Modern nationwide and on five mujahideen during the war against the his freelance articles and photographs Youth In a Time of continents. Soviet Union. have appeared in numerous publica- Economic Crisis” at 7 He has reported from Later during a tour of Kosovo, his vis- tions, including the “New York Times,” p.m. March 31 in the Pew 100 countries and cov- its to troops from many nations included ‘U.S. News & World Report,” Fine Arts Center Recital Charles Wiley ered 11 wars, including the Russian 13th Tactical Group. “Newsweek,” “National Review” and Hall at Grove City four terms in Vietnam. Among his accomplishments, Wiley “Time.” College. He reported for NBC, UPI, the helped establish guidelines for a free He has appeared on hundreds of net- The lecture is sponsored by the “London Express” and numerous other press in Mongolia, was a speaker for work and local programs, including Marriage and Family Working Group of U.S. and foreign news media. the White House Public Outreach many times on CNN’s “Crossfire” and The Center for Vision & Values at Grove His tenacity led to his arrest eight Group and lectured in New Zealand at C-SPAN. News The Collegian 2 March 27, 2009

Immensity: Mystics on the Conference Endless Life.” He also published a non-fiction spiritual memoir on Home is ideal place from page 1 his journey to Mt. Athos called “Short Trip to the Edge: Where be going home with the inten- couch.” Earth Meets Heaven a By Luke Whipple tion of spending time with their The most surprising result of Pilgrimage.” All three titles are currently on sale in the College’s Contributing Writer families. asking students their plans for bookstore. Approach any student on The second highest response break was their abashed nature Cairns is a decorated scholar, having earned his B.A. from Grove City’s campus and ask was from students who were in admitting that they were Western Washington University, his M.A. from Hollins College, them what they will be doing participating in one of the only going home. his M.F.A from Bowling Green State University and his Ph.D. for their upcoming break and many ICOs that are going to Students seem to believe that from the University of Utah. In 2006 he was a Guggenheim their answer may not be similar perform mission-related work spring break is expected to be a Fellow. He has also taught at Kansas State University, to those you would find on in different parts of the country time of grandiose trips and Westminster College, the University of North Texas and Old other campuses – but they will and around the world. Dionysian living. Dominion University. He lives in Columbia, Mo., with his wife, be the same. Only one student responded The great majority, however, Marcia, and their two children. Turning their heads away, by saying that he will be taking will ultimately acknowledge with a grin and slight blush, a trip away from home that is that home is the place they they will say they are doing not related to the college. would much rather be. nothing of importance. In the minds of many stu- Junior Abigail Van Patter, When confronted with this dents, it is the family that mat- who is hosting several friends question, sophomore David ters most. at her house in North Carolina Janssen responded in the typi- Echoing these sentiments, over the break, said, “I go cal fashion, “My answer is kind freshman Tyler Crumrine said, home every Easter break. The of boring, so, if you just want “I value quality time with my short breaks I stay up north, but my vote, it’s that I’m going family and have really been I love spending Easter with my home to see my family.” looking forward to seeing them family at my home church. The week-long break that the again after a long semester.” “I think it’s important that College holds over Easter week This probably comes with lit- good friends see where each is the equivalent to the “spring tle surprise to anyone on this other are from. It tells a lot break” that is observed by col- campus. about people to meet their fam- leges and universities across Grove City is known for hav- ily.” the United States in the weeks ing students with strong famil- If you are a part of the silent between March and early April. ial ties and a campus culture and inconspicuous majority that The stereotype for those much different than the typical will be happily spending your spring breaks is the image of school. break at home, realize that you college students, in the mil- After several weeks of relent- are not alone. lions, flocking down to the less work, exams and papers, a Spring break, for most stu- warm beaches in Florida, Texas week away at home sounds dents, is not spent on the and Mexico. very tempting to the average beach’s hot sand but in the Grove City students, howev- Grover. family’s living room. er, give into a different sort of “Usually, I just hang out at “This is my first college stereotype. home,” said senior Megan spring break,” said freshman In an impromptu survey of Jones. “It’s mostly because David Cole, “but I’ll probably

columbiamissourian.com 150 students, the overwhelming school is so hectic and it’s nice do the same thing in the future Dr. Scott Cairns majority admitted that they will to spend a day or so on the – Easter at my house.” Vision and values conference discussed By Sean Morris is its national conference that eran film critic will speak. Collegian: The mission of the not coincidentally, will occur on Collegian Writer takes place in mid-April. Walter Williams, Professor of center is “advancing Freedom the 25th anniversary of the This year’s conference, sched- economics at George Mason with Christian Scholarship”, but College’s historic court case. “Advancing freedom with uled for April 16-17, has the University and a nationally syndi- what is the particular mission of Collegian: Is there any one par- Christian scholarship,” is the slo- theme “Faith, Freedom, and cated columnist will also be pres- this conference? ticular panel/session that you are gan of Grove City College’s own Higher Education.” ent, among many others. Kengor: Same thing. The goal most looking forward to? Center for Vision and Values, a The line-up of speakers for the In addition, a line-up of Grove of the conference is to advance Kengor: Not in particular, but political-think tank started in conference includes D.G. Hart, City’s own acclaimed faculty will that mission, to celebrate that I would highlight some of our April of 2005 that seeks to director of academic programs at be delivering papers and conduct- mission, and to look at how and headliners: Walter Williams is one “encourage and support Grove the Intercollegiate Studies ing sessions related to their own where that mission has been lost of our keynote speakers, and City College faculty and kindred Institute in Wilmington, Delaware fields of expertise during the con- in most of modern higher educa- George Nash is the other. scholars in faith and freedom and the previous dean of academ- ference. tion. We will be taking a long, Williams is, of course, the scholarship and to teach their ic affairs and professor of church The sessions of the conference careful look at the history of renowned, popular economist. ideas to students, parents, the history at Westminster will be delving into the nature of higher education in America, George Nash is a superb scholar business community, the Church, Theological Seminary in higher education, what higher from the founding of the republic of conservatism, who will be educators and public policy influ- California; author of “A Secular education truly means, its impact through the start of the university doing a retrospective of William encers in the U.S. and throughout Faith: Why Christianity Favors on America, the contributions and system, up through the progres- F. Buckley Jr.’s “God and Man at the world via personal interaction the Separation of Church and influence of the Christianity, and sive movement, and into modern Yale.” Of course, George and electronic communication,” State” George Marsden, author of the future of higher education in times. Marsden is kicking off the confer- according to its website. several books and professor of light of tumultuous times and the American higher education ence. Marsden is really the top The many outlets for the Center history at the University of Notre death of academia. today is obviously quite different person in the country on matters include radio interviews, place- Dame, whose primary academic Students of the College are able from early in the last century. like the role of the Christian in ments of opinion editorials in interests have concerned and encouraged to attend the con- Certainly, the respect for faith is modern education, and so much newspapers, events such as the American evangelicalism and the ference for a one-credit course not there among our dominant more. We will also have Naomi annual Ronald Reagan Lecture role of Christianity in American this spring. universities. “Freedom” in the Schaefer Riley of the Wall Street series, the frequent Freedom higher education will be present. The deadline to enroll is today. modern college is too often inter- Journal, who wrote the important Readers Economic Seminars and The conference also includes Of course, students are welcome preted as license, totally divorced book, “God on the Quad.” television appearances, many of Naomi Schaefer Riley, the deputy to attend the conference even if from the traditional moorings of Collegian: With current eco- which were national including taste editor of the Wall Street they are not enrolled. Full details faith. Freedom without faith is nomic troubles and academic FOX and C-Span. Journal and author of the book, and schedule of lectures can be disastrous. Freedom and faith are dependability in decline in our According to the website, the “God on the Quad: How found at the conference website. two halves of a whole. A central nation and the world, how impor- Center’s earned media value – the Religious Colleges and the Executive Director of the Center reason for the destructive, often tant do you see the mission of this equivalent cost of advertising pur- Missionary Generation Are for Vision and Values, Paul G. chaotic imbalance of the modern conference, the Center, and Grove chases – in 2004 was worth more Changing America.” Kengor, Ph.D. provided The university is the removal of that City College in general? than $4,000,000. Michael Medved, the a nation- Collegian with a Q&A session core faith component. Grove City Kengor: More important than But the Center’s flagship event ally syndicated radio talk show regarding matters related to the College has not made that mis- host, best-selling author, and vet- conference. take, praise God. This conference, See Vision, page 6 The Collegian News March 27, 2009 3

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE

Salut! Student shares her experiences Dear Students: In an effort to maintain (1). One of the best places to witness a in a creaky, uncomfortable wooden folding a connection with Grove City College’s sunrise in Paris is in the Luxembourg chair and, if you’re tall, your legs will be students spread throughout the world, Gardens. You can take a morning run there in excruciating pain after thirty minutes. each week the Collegian will print a let- and enjoy the sunlight reflected in the But it’s worth it. You can take your mind ter from a student studying in a foreign tranquil waters of the Fontaine Marie de off your aching joints by looking up at country. Medici while most Parisians are still sleep- Marc Chagall’s incredible ceiling painting Salut, Grove City! ing. This is where Marius met Jean in between acts of the opera or ballet. Valjean and Cosette in “Les Misérables.” (5). At sunset, you can unwind on the Transplanting yourself is “as necessary (2). The Arc de Triomphe is the largest banks of the Seine listening to street with people as with other sorts of growing triumphal arch in the world after Rome’s music, admiring the illuminated Notre things.” So said Ernest Hemingway, and I Arch of Titus and the perfect place to Dame and taking advantage of a free salsa agree. A developing person must steep her- reflect on Western political history. lesson. In the summer, the cathedral’s tow- Napoleon ordered the Arch’s construction Courtesy Caroline Harp ers are open late so visitors can climb to self in a rich foreign language and its cul- Junior Caroline Harp in a Paris garden. ture and marinate. in the early nineteenth century and it the top and enjoy a breathtaking nocturnal Total immersion, at some point in your became the resting place of his ashes when the legendary Place de l’Étoile the spaces perspective of the City of Lights. life, is necessary and powerful, if merely he died. Here the tomb of the Unknown between the lanes are so large that most Hemingway believed, in regards to for the maturity you will gain after dealing Soldier honors the memory of France’s bikers do at least twice the speed of other Paris, that “you received return for what- with being scared out of your mind at the dead in both World Wars. Nazi storm moving traffic. Cyclists zip through red ever you brought to it,” which I suppose is start. But of all the places to carry out this troopers proceeded through this Arc in lights if there is little traffic and change true of many great things. However, I experience, I think Paris is best. 1940, and five years later it served as the lanes as much as they like … it’s loads of would not consider a foreign experience a Hemingway, as you may know, called it site for Paris’s liberation parade with the fun. On Sundays you can bike along the simple exchange. Its nature is to create his favorite city for “in Paris there is a Allies. You have to get there before the Seine; the streets bordering the quais do within you two concurrent responses: the way of living well and working no matter traffic while the morning is still quiet in not permit cars at that time so you have fulfillment of becoming a larger person how poor you are; it’s like having a great order to hear the solitary guards’ footsteps the road all to yourself. and the appetite for what you know of treasure given to you.” on the marble of the Place de l’Étoile. (4). For evening entertainment, stand on (savoir), but do not yet know (connaître). My experience thus far attests to this. (3). Ah Paris, a city where there is now a the steps of the Palais Garnier, a nine- “If you are lucky enough to have lived The following proposals are all possible location to rent bikes every 900 feet – a teenth century Opera house in Neo- in Paris as a young man,” Hemingway with little or no money, but they represent more frequent sight than metro stations! Baroque style, near show time. On nights wrote, “then wherever you go for the rest not tourism, but enrichment. They hold no Parisian drivers are polite to those on two when its 2,200 seats are not sold out, you of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a value as insider tips for a traveler’s brag- wheels and make room for bikers, in spite can buy them for several Euros minutes moveable feast.” ging rights, but rather as ingredients to a of the congested traffic and horn-honking before the performance begins. You will Bon Voyage! And Bon Appetit! rich marinade. hostility between cars in rush-hour. Round find yourself sitting on the highest balcony Junior Caroline Harp

Prizes up for grabs in final days of Bon Appetit survey Professor and insider The College catering service, Bon Appetit, is asking students for feedback on their meal plan, dining experience and opinions on food in the 2009 StudentVoice survey. The online survey will be speaks at conference posted through Monday. According to Bon Appetit General Manager JonErik Germadnik, Dr. Derek Thomas, Reformed as the minister of teaching at First City College String Quartet con- all survey respondents will be entered into a drawing to win sever- Theological Seminary professor Presbyterian Church. cert, Parker Organ Studio, Pew al prizes, such as two $50 gas cards, five pizza parties at the Gee, and minister with First Presbyterian Thomas is a 1978 graduate of Fine Arts Center; 7 p.m.: Worship five gift certificates to the College Bookstore and 30 cash prizes to Church in Jackson, Miss., will visit Reformed Theological Seminary service, “It’s All About God’s be deposited on Crimson Cash cards. Grove City College March 30-31 and received a Ph.D. from the Glory” from Romans 11; March To take the survey, visit https://my.gcc.edu/ics and click on the as a speaker for the second annual University of Wales, Lampeter, in 31: 9:30 a.m.: Chapel service, StudentVoice link. Grove City College Evangelical Calvin’s preaching on the book of “Life Under the Cross” from 1 Scholarship Conference. Job. He has written or edited 15 Peter 4:12-19. Originally from Wales, Thomas is books and is currently the editorial Now in its second year, the con- the John E. Richards Professor of director for the Alliance of ference is sponsored by the Student Systematic and Practical Theology Confessing Evangelicals. Government Association and the at Reformed Theological Seminary, The two-day schedule of public College’s religion department. The Jackson, Miss. After pastoring for events includes a concert by the goal is to celebrate the Reformation 17 years in Belfast, Northern Grove City College String Quartet and the Gospel. The theme this Ireland, Thomas came to the United and two services in Harbison year is the life and work of John States in 1996 where, in addition to Chapel. The schedule is as follows: Calvin. For more information, visit his work at the seminary, he serves March 30: 4:15 p.m.: Grove www.evangelicalconference.org. Area experiences power loss At 5:30 Tuesday morning, there was a power outage which lasted about ten seconds and affected the College, the Borough of Grove City, and some surrounding communities. The Grove City Borough Electrical Department informed Operations that the outage had to do with an error in the transmission of power from First Energy, the area’s power supplier. The College was told to expect another blackout Tuesday morning, but the problem was fixed before a second outage could occur. Vice-President of Operations Tom Gregg ’80 reported that the College’s systems were unaf- fected by the power loss, due to battery and generator backups on all electronic and computer hardware. The only known inconvenience was to students whose digital alarm clocks reset at the time of the outage, causing them to oversleep. News The Collegian 4 March 27, 2009 Thrasher gives hope New heads to graduating seniors appointed By Sarah Beth Gross Thrasher said that companies use and interview and cover letter and Beginning June 1, the Grove collaborative research, Anderson City College communication stud- said. Collegian Managing Editor economic recessions to shave off understand how important network- employees who are counterproduc- ing and developing relationships ies and biology departments will Next year’s chairs will be Dr. “There is no question that the tive or who don’t work as well in are in the whole process.” have new department chairpersons. Suzanna Gribble ’00 for the biolo- economy, or the state of the econo- the organization. The Career Services Office Dr. William Anderson, provost of gy department and Dr. Jennifer my, is very practically affecting us “But that organization is still reached out for new relationships, the College, said that Dr. Dann Scott ’99 for the communication in Career Services,” Dr. James T. moving ahead, so we are meeting specifically with green jobs and Brown of the communication stud- studies department. Thrasher, Director of Career with seniors all the time and hear- federal opportunities. ies department and Dr. Arnie Gribble joined the College’s fac- Services said. “It affects our seniors ing good things,” Thrasher said. “We have come up with 20 new Sodergren of the biology depart- ulty in fall 2007 after completing and probably even our juniors.” The most important thing for job- initiatives to help seniors deal with ment “have informed [the adminis- her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the One of the main reasons the eco- seekers in economic recessions to the economic downturn,” Thrasher tration] they would like to have University of Utah. She holds her nomic situation affects the econo- understand how to find the avail- said. “They relate to alternative more time to focus on their teach- M.S. in Anatomy from Case my is because of the hiring freezes. able jobs or to create an opportuni- careers and challenge students to ing and scholarship.” Because of Western Reserve University. “I have been out a lot, recruiting ty for future jobs. think creatively outside the box this they have asked to be relieved Gribble has published research on companies and caring for our rela- “If [seniors] have been working where they can use their gifts and of their department chair duties. Zebrafish in several journals and tionships with companies and many our four year process then they abilities to build their skills and “Both have served the College presented posters at several inter- of those companies are in hiring really have the keys to success,” experience but also be able to step with great commitment and abili- national and regional Zebrafish or freezes,” Thrasher said. “This Thrasher said. “We would strongly into a more desirable position when ty,” Anderson said. biology conferences. means that everything is on hold encourage seniors to engage the it becomes available.” Brown accepted the chair of Scott earned her Ph.D. in for them until they see how this is process. Engage the process and Thrasher said that, while 50 per- Communication Studies when it Communication Studies, with an all going to turn out and when the utilize us in building lifelong strate- cent of Grove City graduates will was reestablished as a separate emphasis in Rhetoric and Public economy will turn around. It is like gic job search skills.” enter graduate school within five department in 2003. Under his Culture, from the Scripps College a ripple effect. The pebble of a Students have the opportunity to years of leaving, a downturn eco- leadership, communication studies of Communication at Ohio freeze goes in the pond and the learn how to be their own career nomically also increases graduate has grown into one of the largest University. Scott has published waves move out. We are seeing that counselors, by applying the skills school applications among seniors. majors on campus, Anderson said. articles in several scholarly com- very tangibly now.” they learn in the process at college. He warned that it is important to Brown continued the major’s munication journals, contributed Although many companies have “When times are tough, it is a remember that graduate schools do emphasis on media and rhetoric chapters in two books and per- hiring freezes, not all organizations very good exercise for current jun- not want to be seen as a last choice, and introduced courses on virtual formed editorial work on four vol- that are laying people off have iors and seniors. When students get so seniors should be ready to make citizenship and the Internet and umes of the “Communication freezes on hiring. jobs very easily, in one sense that is a strong case for their interest in increased student and faculty Yearbook.” Scott served for several “Every organization, even if they wonderful but in another sense that graduate schools at this time. research opportunities. years as the assistant director of are firing or you see on the news may have come too easily because “Our general encouragement is to As department chair for 21 years, Career Services at the College, that they have out-placed 5,000- they are not going to be as well run the gauntlet,” Thrasher said. Sodergren oversaw the hiring of then upon completing her graduate 10,000 people in one day may be, prepared to look for those other “Whether the economy is strong or many faculty, the introduction of work returned to the College in that very day, hiring,” Thrasher positions,” Thrasher said. “The sen- not, I encourage students to have the environmental science concen- 2006 as the associate director of said. “Every company is hiring …. iors who are working very hard lots of entrees on their platter and tration within the department, the the Career Services office. She In fact, some of those organizations right now to find employment are we would encourage students very growth and strengthening of the joined the faculty full-time in the are using this downturn to make actually undergoing a very good early on in their career to research pre-health professions curriculum fall of 2008. their organization leaner and mean- exercise because they will under- graduate school and see if that and most recently the increased Collegian Editor-in-Chief Darin er in the personnel department.” stand the importance of the resume might be an option for them.” emphasis upon student and faculty Miller contributed. many schools in current financial trouble wrote. “But I have good news …Through male enrollment; however, the College this is a significant factor.” newly identified deferred giving specifi- had its economic principles and also Economy These economics principles were estab- cally earmarked for scholarships by worked to add a program for training lished during the early 1890s, when an recently deceased alumni in their estates, naval officers that attracted the necessary from page 1 economic downturn brought the Pew fam- plus current gifts from other donors for enrollment. In fact, 3,759 officers were ily into the College’s history. the scholarship purposes, we will actually trained over a two-year period at the taking (even relying on) this source of Jewell said that Dr. Isaac C. Ketler have a bit more money available to award College. money, many schools are seeing a severe invited Joseph Newton Pew to the next year’s students than we did in 2008- The College is blessed with sound short-term revenue tightening (especially College to be its Board Chairman in order 2009.” finances due to clear foresight, based on as to state money),” College President Dr. to help them out of the financial turmoil Jewell said that the choice of the strong principles. While this does not Richard G. Jewell ’67 wrote in his month- caused by the economic problems that incoming freshmen – whether to come or mean that it will not face challenges, it ly letter to alumni. “We will, I assure you, affected the nation and the College in not – does not seem to be affected by the does mean that it is well-equipped to wait continue our path of independence, for it 1893 (the “Panic of 1893”). It was during economic recession. out the economic problems facing the is the bedrock of who we have been, are this time that the College adopted those “Already half the class is filled,” Jewell country. and always will be, and that is a promise.” principles to which they continue to said. The other half have just received Jewell closed his interview by saying, While the economy may certainly affect adhere. their acceptance letters. “Since the College operates primarily on the personal lives of those involved with Basically, the College continues with This is not the first time that the College its tuition, room and board revenue, it is the College, core economic principles, “business as usual,” Jewell said. has weathered financial storms. During important that full enrollment be main- ingrained in the College’s history, have Though these principles keep the course World War II, there was a significant tained. And we have to continue to do protected the school from suffering many steady, the College must still look forward effect on the College due to the lack of well in that area.” problems – so much so that Jewell wrote to certain risks and threats. in his letter that “we are not affected at all Jewell reported in his let- on the downside,” in reference to federal ter to alumni that the and state subsidies. investment portfolios and A second reason the College has limited returns have decreased, negative impact from economic troubles is just as they have at all that the College does not use much of its institutions. endowment earnings for operations, as The primary area for most institutions do. which endowment earn- “In fact, we use endowment earnings ings are used is for need- for only a bit over one percent of our based and merit-based operating budget,” Jewell wrote in his let- scholarships. ter. “This is another historically sound, “We had an estimated conservative operating principle that we shortfall next year over have always followed and whose wisdom the amount of existing is illustrated in times such as these. ... So, scholarship funds avail- the effect on our operating budget is mini- able this year of about mal and not catastrophic, though for those $1.5 million,” Jewell The Collegian News March 27, 2009 5 Debate from page 1 almost a century ago. Indeed, this “new sphere of activity” has proven to be highly successful as the College continues to devel- op its reputation as a national contender. In only the second full year of competition as a member of the National Parliamentary Debate Association, the squad has been ranked as high as seventh in the nation. On March 13-15, they recently finished the sea- son with a trip to California for the National Christian College Forensics Invitational at Biola University. The debate team returned from the sun- shine of Los Angeles with a first-place finish in team quality points (the greatest amount of success per team entered) and a third- Courtesy Luke Juday place finish in overall sweepstakes among The entire California debate team contingent stops by the Pacific Ocean for a break in the sun. Christian universities and colleges from to represent the college through healthy son anything like this one. So, our success er importance of debate: “My debating expe- around the nation. competition. came as a bit of a surprise. That being said, I rience has built my ability to communicate Grove City placed two teams in the junior Cobb said, “I really enjoyed the opportuni- think Luke and I won a lot of rounds this my ideas effectively while considering many varsity category and four teams in the open ty to represent Grove City on the other side year by making strong, real-world argu- sides to an issue. This provides a basis for category. Of the six teams that traveled, four of the country.” ments.” civil discourse that is lacking from our socie- broke to the elimination rounds. Junior Luke Although the final national rankings for the Batten continued, “In the end, I think it’s ty today.” Juday and sophomore Dayne Batten 2008-2009 season have yet to be posted, the all about sticking to straightforward thinking The debate team would like to express par- advanced to the quarter-finals in the open Grove City debate team finished the year and simple, fact-based logic.” ticular gratitude to its coach Dr. Steven division while sophomores Kelsey Winther with an overall record of 202-99, which Logic. That’s what Grove City College Jones, associate professor of sociology and and Dan Hanson advanced to the octa- equates to an impressive 67 percent team teaches, and it has proven to be an effective and assistant coach Dr. Jason R. Edwards, finals. winning rate. tool for educators, scientists and debaters associate professor of education and history, In addition, freshmen Lauren Thomas and Juday, the team captain, and partner Batten alike. for their commitment to coaching in debate John Bianchi reached the quarter-finals of led the way with a remarkable year individu- In addition to the raw success of the indi- and in life; their sacrifice of time and energy junior varsity, while freshmen Andy Walker ally. After attending nine tournaments, viduals and the team as a whole, the debate is greatly appreciated. and James Van Eerden advanced to the semi- including nationals, Juday and Batten record- season has meant more than the final result In the end, the 2008-2009 Grove City finals. Despite not “breaking” to out rounds, ed first-place finishes in six tournaments in of a win or loss. Debate has been a conduit College debate season proved to be success- the teams of sophomores Alex Pepper and addition to claiming numerous speaker for friendships and life learning. ful in more ways than one. As the squad Harrison Ealey, as well as freshman Kirby awards. After it was all said and done, they Juday said, “I love the people on the anticipates the beginning of next season, it is Gowen and sophomore Brittany Cobb, post- finished the season with a staggering 52-12 debate team foremost. We’ve been blessed often reminded of the words of the United ed impressive records and were instrumental record. with an incredible mix of debaters whose tal- States Senator and 38th Vice-President in the overall success of the team. When asked about the success with his ents fit together in a way we couldn’t have Hubert Humphrey who said, “Freedom is After returning, many members of the partner, Batten commented, “To be perfectly orchestrated ourselves.” hammered out on the anvil of discussion, team expressed gratitude for the opportunity honest, I never really expected to have a sea- Moreover, Bianchi commented on the larg- dissent, and debate.” Physics Day draws crowds of eager youth

Courtesy DJ Wagner Tuesday was Annual Physics Day, a special time for members of the Physics Club to reach out to the community by hosting a program for gifted elementary school children. A group of approximately 20 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders arrived on campus at 10 am to participate in outdoor activities such as measuring speeds with a radar gun and creating waves with a giant spring.

Courtesy DJ Wagner Indoor activities included playing with boomwhackers – hollow plastic tubes that produce different musical notes – and refracting light through Jell-O. The high- light of the day was liquid nitrogen ice cream, which was readily consumed by all in attendance. News The Collegian 6 March 27, 2009 Symposium discusses alternative energy By Elizabeth Mubarek speaker in that he came to speak from the Contributing Writer Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Wasser is the manager of “Are there practical, feasible alternatives to coal, Goddard State Park. He talked of biofuels in terms of oil, and natural gas? How realistic is renewable ener- home heating methods and ethanol production. He gy? Will they be able to make a significant contribu- spoke of using food crops for fuels, though this can tion in terms of substitutions for fossil fuels?” These create problems of its own, such as an increase in are a few of the relevant questions that moderator food costs when people are using them for fuel, and John Oliver asked of Grove City College students as also erosion due to the shallow root systems of food he introduced the Alternative Energy Symposium. crops such as corn. The Symposium was held in Sticht Lecture Hall at Wasser spoke of crops such as Switchgrass to serve 7 p.m. on March 18. It was part of the Environmental this need, because it has extensive root systems and easterndiocese.org Education Seminar Series, which holds one event per “provides some of the best soils in the world.” Reverend Father Patrick Henry Reardon delivers a sermon. semester. This particular symposium was designed to Switchgrass is a fast-growing perennial, it provides inform students about the growing necessity to dis- wildlife habitat, it is not a food crop and it can be cover and utilize various forms of renewable energy harvested with the same type of equipment that we Orthodox speaker so that society is able to rely less on the depleting use to harvest hay and straw today. “Two acres of sources of fossil fuels. It was sponsored by Grove Switchgrass can heat the average home for a season,” City College’s biology, engineering and political sci- Wasser said. delivers talk on salvation ence departments. The final speaker at the symposium was the presi- Five speakers were invited to the event, each of dent of Premier Power Solutions, Lee McCracken. had a number of sub-points By Mary Rimi whom addressed a different solution to alternative He spoke on long term costs and supplies of energy. explaining the theology of sacrifice, Contributing Writer energy. The first speaker, John Hall of IQ Energy, “In the current economy, the cost of capital has the triadic structure of Isaiah and spoke on turning waste material into energy to use as increased for capital intensive industries. The focus “How many orthodox does it take man’s alienation from God. fuel. “We have a tremendous amount of growing on this environment is on what costs me the least. to change a light bulb?”Answer: Throughout the “alternative pressure in this country to reduce our imported fuels. The uncertainty around the economics will have an “Why would you change it?” chapel,” Reardon’s knowledge of We cannot continue to keep throwing things away impact on the cost that is put into the energy sector,” This is not the sort of thing that theology poured from him. He the way we have. We have to start using our materi- he said. McCracken predicted commercial energy an audience going to listen to the quoted scripture in its original dia- als more intelligently,” he said. consumption will increase 25 percent in the next 25 pastor of an Orthodox Church logue, though afterwards he trans- Bruce Norman, manager for General Electric years. expects to hear, but, for those who lated what he said. Corporation, spoke on General Electric’s develop- The symposium as a whole put forth the possibility attended Harbison Chapel at 7 p.m. He explained that the word ment of wind and solar energy. Wind is currently the that by the year 2030, one in four jobs would be in on Friday, that is exactly what they “kadosh” is Hebrew for “holy” and most economical, large-scale and renewable the field of renewable energy. It informed students got. appears 33 times in the Old resource. Because of its reliability and capacity, GE’s that, because of this possibility, this would be an The Reverend Father Patrick Testament book of Isaiah. In addi- 1.5 MW model is the world’s most widely deployed ideal field for them to be involved in over the next Henry Reardon spoke that evening tion to referencing several books of wind turbine. GE is a world leader in renewable several decades. to a small audience of Grove City the Bible, including Hebrews and energy solutions, and they currently have $5 billion “I thought the symposium did a good job of pre- College students, parents and pro- Psalms, he also cited the works of invested as a company. Speaking to the students in senting the renewable alternatives to fossil fuel ener- fessors. Reardon is the pastor of All St. Augustine and Dante and refer- the audience, Norman said, “It’s a good time in histo- gy,” said Dr. Jan Dudt, associate professor of biolo- Saints Orthodox Church in enced the Counsel of Nicaea. ry for you to be in this space.” gy. “The perspective on the future of solar and wind Chicago, Ill., and is a well-known He remained aware of his audi- Speaker Joseph Blake, plant manager for were especially thought-provoking, both in terms of Bible scholar. ence, however. As the majority of Pennsylvania Biodiesel, Inc., began by asking the projected viabilities and improved technologies that Though he has had an extensive those present were college students, probing questions, “Why do we need or want alterna- would influence the markets and job possibilities.” education, his lecture contained no he mixed in humor, at once saying tives to petroleum diesel? Is there something better?” Chair of the biology department Dr. Arnold pretention. that what God did to Pharaoh was It has been determined that sulfur and petroleum Sodergren, offered a similar opinion by saying, After being introduced by the “sent him ten plagues upside the diesels are not good for the environment. Biodiesel, “Invited speakers did a great job of discussing issues dean of Harbison Chapel Dr. F. head.” While he came across as on the other hand, is environmentally friendly in that of technology, economics and public policy. Few top- Stanley Keehlwetter as a “very dis- being highly educated, he never let it is biodegradable, nontoxic and does not contribute ics are of more current and future importance to stu- tinguished guest,” Reardon began it cross the line of being pompous, to acid rain. “When it comes to pricing today we can dents at [the] College than, for example, renewable to eloquently speak about the and he made his points clear and produce it and sell it cheaper than you can buy petro- energy resources. It was encouraging to see Sticht Orthodox Church and soteriology, easy to understand. leum diesel,” Blake said. Auditorium nearly full of students representing both which, breaking it down to its root Reardon’s discussion lasted for The fourth speaker, William Wasser, was a unique the Hopeman and Calderwood schools.” words for the audiences’ sake, he 50 minutes. There was a brief ques- explained as being the theology of tion and answer session before salvation. Keehlwetter thanked Reardon for culture is always at the mercy of for non-[Grove City College] stu- According to Reardon, since the coming, and the audience applaud- currents trends and changing fash- dents and especially adults in the eleventh century, Western thought ed. Afterward, Reardon remained Vision ion. To be a Christian is not to be surrounding community, to go on salvation has been dominated by and was approached by students from page 2 of that world. The faith you learn back to school for two days. That Anslem of Canterbury. with questions and comments. at [the College] will never be mar- applies to the parents of our stu- “In my view, it’s too narrow a Sophomore Amanda Lutter said, ever. Our colleges have failed the ginalized, and the stronger you dents as well. On April 16 and 17, view of soteriology,” Reardon said. “I enjoyed learning about the ortho- country in numerous respects, and hold to that faith, the less you will we will once again be widening He then went on to explain the dox tradition. I’ve heard that [it] one of those, which is being felt be marginalized. the availability of a [Grove City view of salvation that was held dur- diverged far earlier than the painfully right now, is the horren- Collegian: Do we see a great College] education. ing the first 1,000 years after Catholic [and] Protestant split ... he dous failure to teach how free deal of support or attendance The conference will kick off Christ. mentioned a reform made in the economies work and how from those outside the College? Thursday April 16 at 10 a.m. in Reardon clearly stated where he seventh century.” economies generally succeed. Kengor: Oh, yes. Every year Sticht Lecture Hall of the Hall of differed with Anslem’s philosophy Lutter also said that she found the This is an issue that Walter we get 100-200 off-campus visi- Arts and Letters. For more infor- on this issue; Medieval and idea that “God does not need sacri- Williams will address, as will I, to tors as attendees. We will get mation on the conference or the Renaissance theories assume that fice for His glorification, not to a degree. those numbers again this year. Center itself, please visit there was some need in God that prove His holiness [or] evidence Collegian: Will we see the val- This conference is a great chance www.grovecityconference.org. had to be met and satisfied by His mercy” to be “impressive,” and ues of the College become mar- Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross. it made her think about her views ginalized if current trends contin- “I don’t see that. I don’t see it in on the matter. ue? the theology of the first 1,000 years Reardon received his education Kengor: Quite the contrary, [the or in the East,” Reardon said. from Southern Baptist Theological College] will be more important Instead, Reardon explained that Seminary (Louisville, Ky.), St. than ever. Trends change – by defi- his and the Orthodox view is that Anslem’s College (Rome), The nition. We at [Grove City] and the Christ’s passion did not affect God, Pontifical Bible Institute (Rome), Center for Vision & Values believe nor was it for God; it was for man’s The University of Liverpool in the timeless truths, in Truth sake alone that the sacrifice was (England) and St. Tikhon’s Himself and the eternal. What you made. Orthodox Seminary (South Canaan, learn here doesn’t die. The secular In addition to his main point, he Pa.). The Collegian News March 27, 2009 7 Former College president speaks By Darin Miller in New York City, New Jersey MacKenzie emphasized Collegian Editor-in-Chief and California, and he also Calvin’s “common grace.” served as a chaplain in the “Common grace is universal The second annual Grove United States Air Force. and is related to every sphere City Evangelical Scholarship Grove City College students of life,” MacKenzie said. “It Conference, sponsored by the know him best for his service curbs and limits the sinfulness College’s religion department, to the College, as president of society and opens up new the student government associa- from 1971 to 1991 and as chan- insights on how God relates tion and the College’s chapel cellor from 1991-92, when he Himself to life.” program, brought Dr. Charles led the College through its Calvin’s views on common S. MacKenzie, former president landmark Supreme Court case grace led him to believe in of Grove City College, to speak in 1984 – Grove City College v. ideas, such as compulsory edu- on the topic of the protestant Bell – which granted the cation – he was among the first reformation leader John Calvin. College substantial freedom in Europe to share the view – This year marks the 500-year from government regulation. and to found what has become anniversary of Calvin’s birth. He is married to LaVonne the University of Geneva. MacKenzie spoke at 7 p.m. (Gaiser ’56), a Grove City MacKenzie said that Calvin on March 16 in Sticht native and Grove City College believed education should serve Auditorium in the Hall of Arts graduate. to discover God’s truth hidden and Letters and delivered the MacKenzie lectured on in the universe. chapel homily in Harbison Calvin’s life, describing the “Saving grace was most Chapel the next morning. people and events that shaped important to Calvin, since it He spoke at the conference’s his views on education. determined people’s eternal Josh Kitamura fourth session on the topic of Influences included friends and destiny,” MacKenzie said. “But MacKenzie addresses students during chapel on March 17. “Calvin’s contribution to acquaintances, such as fellow common grace also was signifi- “And all the people said,” he The evangelical conference American higher education.” Protestant William Farel and cant to Calvin, since it can help stated, to which the students lecture series’ purpose is to cel- “I hoped that students would major events in his life, includ- Christians to understand how responded, “Amen.” ebrate the Reformation and the come away from my lecture ing where he attended school. God relates Himself to all the During the March 17 chapel Gospel of Jesus Christ. The with a little better understand- “I believe one of the major shifting situations of life.” service, MacKenzie continued conference is divided into ses- ing of who John Calvin was turning points in Calvin’s life MacKenzie said that Calvin’s with his theme of young leaders sions which are held throughout and what his influence was and was when his friend Farel con- ideas on common grace were who are called by God and the year. is in vast regions of the world,” fronted him and warned him of important to the founders of used by him. The fifth and final session for MacKenzie said later in an e- dire consequences if he put his Grove City College. He said, “It seems to me that the year will feature Dr. Derek mail. “Specifically I hope some own selfish desires before the “[The College’s founders] the Scripture teaches that God W. H. Thomas, professor from understand his influence in will of God,” MacKenzie said. wanted a school here that has a plan for each of you.” Reformed Theological higher education both in “Farel, cried out ‘God will would educate men and women He said that the students Seminary in Jackson, Miss. The Europe and America.” curse you and your desires if … that they could become lead- should pray that God “search” session will occur at 4:15 p.m. MacKenzie is currently the you abandon this work which ers in all the different spheres them, “cleanse” them and “fill” on Monday in the Parker Organ distinguished professor of phi- needs you.’ Thereafter, for the of human [intellect].” them. Studio in the Pew Fine Arts losophy and theology at rest of his life, Calvin tried to MacKenzie ended the session “None of us can accomplish Center and at 7 p.m. on Reformed Theological put the will of God before his by telling the students in Sticht the destiny for which we were Tuesday in Harbison Chapel. Seminary in Oviedo, Fla. own selfish desires.” to “go out into the world and created unless God is filling Thomas will also deliver Before this, he was a pastor During his lecture, change the world.” us,” he said. Tuesday’s chapel address. Thetas, Betas auction dates to raise funds By Athanasios I. Tsiris “We got 30 Betas and 20 Thetas to volun- the date auction and three more fundraisers she participated because a lot of her sorority Contributing Writer teer themselves,” Lehman said. “I went they are planning. The date auction raised sisters go on mission trips, and she recog- around to local businesses asking them to approximately $1,000 after a week of bid- nizes the need for funding. You can buy a nice new pair of pants. You donate dates as an incentive to get people to ding in the Breen Student Union. Interested Junior Darrius Pugh was also up for auc- can buy a fancy car and a nice dinner. But bid higher. The 12 highest bidders will bidders could look at pictures of the people tion. “I don’t mind doing it because it’s for a the one thing you cannot buy is someone to receive complimentary gift certificates.” up for auction and bid on their desired date. good cause. Plus if someone bids high enjoy it all with you. At least you couldn’t The auction concluded on March 20, and “Members were able to find out who had enough I could get a nice dinner out of it.” until a group of Grove City College students all of the proceeds benefit the Students the highest bid at any time,” Chapman said. Lehman said she has recieved some nega- started auctioning off dates with their International trip to Jarabacoa, Dominican “If they [weren’t] happy, our hope is that tive response from the date auction. “I’ve friends. Republic, where students from the College they [encouraged] their desired date to come been criticized a lot for selling people or Senior Breyana Lehman and sophomore will spend two weeks working in various back and bid more.” prostitution but I don’t see it that way. I see Ben Chapman planned the date auction to capacities. According to Chapman, “It’s When it comes to being auctioned off sen- it as encouraging people to contribute to a raise money for a mission trip they are lead- unique in that everyone signs up for a spe- ior Laura Powell wasn’t too worried. “It’s great cause.” ing to the Dominican Republic. Lehman and cific site they’d like to work at. It’s not a not too scary, and I knew I always had my Fifteen students are going on the two-week Chapman enlisted help from the brothers of trip where everyone is stuck building a roommates to come buy me if no one else trip to the Dominican Republic. Sponsored Beta Sigma fraternity and the sisters of house.” did. Plus it was fun to check up on every dates are to Elephant & Castle, Rachel’s Theta Alpha Pi sorority. The students hope to raise $5,000 between else’s stats throughout the week.” She said Roadhouse and the Guthrie Theatre.

Collegian awards Green Eyeshade

During the 2006-07 academic year, The Collegian initiated the Collegian Green Eyeshade Award for newspaper staffers who show exemplary work each week. Each week, Collegian Staff Adviser Amy Clingensmith '96, with input from section editors, names one or two winners based on work for that issue. Those honored may have written a story, taken a photograph, designed a page, created a headline, forged ahead in advertising, edited an article or advanced the effort in supporting the mission of The Collegian. Weekly winners received a certificate as well as a $5 voucher to the Gedunk. The winner for the March 20 issue was junior Ryan Lesser for his article on Cliff Brown. News The Collegian 8 March 27, 2009

Outside the bubble... Obama and children speak with astronauts EU condemns US plan President Barack Obama and a group of schoolchildren received a call on Tuesday from astronauts in Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said Wednesday that the shuttle-station orbiting earth, Fox News reported. President Barack Obama’s new plan to spend $2 trillion more to dig “The president told the two crews he was extraordinarily proud of them for their work at the internation- the U.S. economy out of the recession is a “road to hell” which the al space station over the past week,” Fox News reported. “He wanted to know how they installed the new EU cannot follow, the Associated Press reported. solar panels and what the impact of that green power would be.” “It was the strongest pushback yet from a European leader as the The addition of a panel of solar wings has doubled the crew’s available power. 27-nation bloc bristles from U.S. criticism that it is not spending “We’re investing back here on the ground a whole array of solar and other renewable energy projects, enough to stimulate demand,” AP reported. and so to find out that you’re doing this up at the space station is particularly exciting,” Obama told the After Topolanek’s comments, many European leaders have astronauts. responded by claiming that they don’t agree; some agreed with the Obama was joined in the call by a group of middle school students from a Washington, D.C. school. Czech Prime Minister but many, including leaders of France, Britain The children asked the astronauts what video games they played, what they ate and whether or not there and Germany, simply ignored his remarks. are any life forms in space. Obama visits Europe on Apr. 2 for the G-20 summit in London, “One of the two former schoolteachers who flew up on Discovery, Richard Arnold II, said the food was England. The recession is to be the main topic of conversation. pretty good, consisting mostly of dehydrated fare and military-style ready-to-eat meals ‘that a few of us ate last year when the hurricane came through Houston,’” Fox News reported. Obama asked Sandra Magnus, the only woman on board, if she ever felt like cutting her hair, which ‘Spider-Man’ rescues child Sitting on the edge of a ledge at the top of his school in Bangkok, flies around her head like Medusa’s snakes. Thailand, an 11-year-old autistic boy refused to come down for his “She said no, and the president called it ‘a real fashion statement,’” Fox News reported. mother and teacher on Monday, Fox News reported. The one topic not covered during the phone call was the vacancy of NASA’s chief position, which has Somchai, who was called after the mother’s failed attempts to get been open since Obama took office. Although Obama has yet to nominate a candidate, Christopher her son off the ledge, overheard a conversation between the mother Scolese, the second in command, has been filling in and was present for the phone call. and teacher about the boy’s love for comic book characters. Realizing he could use this to his advantage, Somchai went back to Tax cuts raise questions from constituents the fire station in order to change into a Spider-Man costume in order to rescue the young boy, Somchai told Fox News. Questions about the tax cut are surfacing around Washington this week. “I told him Spider-Man is here to save you. No monster will hurt “President Barack Obama says he’s not ready to comment on a proposal from some Senate Democrats you now,” Somchai said. “Then I told him to walk slowly toward me. to scrap his middle-class tax cut after 2010,” the Associated Press reported. “Obama says he hasn’t yet I was very nervous that he might have slipped if he got too excited seen what changes are coming out of the House and Senate.” and ran.” Although rumors surround taxes in 2010, in a Tuesday evening news conference, Obama spoke about The boy responded well, breaking into a smile and walking to his proposed 2010 budget. Somchai with no problems. “Obama said the budget must move toward health care reform and include an energy policy that frees The fireman keeps a Spider-Man costume and the costume of a the U.S. from dependence on foreign oil,” the AP reported. “He also says he’s looking for an investment Japanese superhero Ultraman in order to “liven up fire drills at in education and a reduction in the deficit.” school,” Fox News reported. While a middle class tax cut is in place because of the recovery package, Obama “never expected – Compiled by Sarah Beth Gross Congress to approve his plan without some changes,” the AP reported. Collegian Managing Editor Student-faculty committee promotes integrity Anna Brinkman The new process resolves those Students can report academic brought into the process,” Kemeny there are very reasonable explana- Collegian Entertainment Editor problems.” integrity issues on myGCC through said. “The faculty is no longer tions [for perceived violations]. All Rather than instituting a tradi- the “Student” tab, where an judge, jury and executioner. records are destroyed and there is From chapel speakers to class- tional honor code, the faculty and “Academic Integrity” link provides Hopefully there will be greater no trail. When it is resolved, they room discussions to special administration decided to include an online form to fill out. Once a equity and fairness.” fill out a resolution and nothing is reminders in syllabi, academic students in the process of adjudi- form is completed, the computer Jones uses a random number saved in the Provost’s office – it’s integrity has been a central concern cating matters of academic dishon- assigns the report a case number. It generator to select individuals like it never happened.” at Grove City College since early esty. The vast majority of faculty is sent to the faculty member in from the pools of students and fac- Elections will soon be held to last year. Whether they actively members voted in favor of this whose class the potential violation ulty. In special cases, he rules out determine the members of the stu- engage in the dialogue or simply change to the Honesty in Learning occurred and is also sent to Jones certain participants – such as dent-faculty review committee for wonder how it is relevant, every policy. The result was the student- and to Kliber for record-keeping sorority sisters of the student in the 2009-2010 academic year. Last student is familiar with the signifi- faculty review committee, a new purposes. question, or a faculty member in year, 92 students submitted their cant place this issue occupies in the system that attempts to strike a bal- The faculty member may meet whose class the violation occurred. names for election and over 1,000 campus community. But where did ance between confidentiality and with the student(s) who allegedly He also blacks out the names of students participated in voting. this ongoing interest in academic transparency. committed the violation. If a facul- the students involved so that com- Candidates for the student-faculty integrity originate, and does the Starting in January, three panels ty member has already approached mittee members do not know the review committee must have a conversation have a future? have met this year. Associate pro- a student after filling out a form names of the students accusing or minimum grade point average of The discussion of academic fessor of sociology Dr. Steven and the student acknowledges dis- confessing. 2.0, and the administration hopes integrity began in fall 2005, after Jones chairs the student-faculty honesty, the faculty member can Each committee member signs a to draw a variety of students into the Campus Strategic Plan called review committee as a non-voting recommend sanctions, but all sanc- confidentiality agreement and is the group. for the issue to be explored; the member and coordinates its activi- tions must be moved through the thus bound to refrain from gossip. To students interested in running Provost Dr. William Anderson ty. Kemeny now serves as coordi- committee. Though there is no guarantee of for the committee, Kemeny said, called for a committee to explore nator of the Faculty Consultation “There have been differences of anonymity, confidentiality is taken “Go for it. This should be seen as issues of academic integrity and Panel, an advisory group com- opinion about the appropriateness seriously. Each meeting begins and one of the most responsible, presti- possibly establish an honor code. posed of three professors that is of sanctions,” Jones said. “Faculty ends with Jones’ caveat: “I remind gious, worthwhile endeavors and For the next three years, the com- called together to help faculty eval- members have begun clarifying you not to discuss this with anyone opportunities that students have mittee, chaired by Dr. Paul uate the merits of alleged academic things in their syllabi about what to – not even that there was a hear- before them … The integrity of the Kemeny, professor of religion and integrity violations. expect and what penalties will be ing.” Only the Provost’s office process is contingent on the humanities, surveyed the student “In all three cases thus far, the implemented. We’ve already seen tracks whether a student has been integrity of the people.” body, conducted focus groups, and individual students have confessed some clarification there.” involved in multiple incidents. “We were really pleased with the arranged for a Student Advisory to committing acts of academic If the student claims that there Any decision of guilt must be widespread support from students Board to study the issue. dishonesty – so there hasn’t been a was no academic dishonesty, the decided by a supermajority of last time, and we’d like to see that “The old system lacked trans- guilt or innocence discussion committee holds a “hearing” in seven committee members. This again,” Jones said. “This should be parency and consistency,” Kemeny before the committee,” Jones said. which the evidence is weighed to ensures that the five faculty mem- something that people actually said. “As the faculty met and we “All we’ve done is talked about determine guilt or innocence. bers can never be pitted against the aspire to on some level. If you had a student advisory board – plus sanctions, and we’ve signed off on “This is one of the changes to the five students. want to be recognized by your the 23 focus groups – an ongoing the professors’ recommendations old honesty in learning policy, is “If a student is innocent, they are peers, I should hope you will want theme was the lack of consistency. for sanctions.” that more faculty and students are innocent,” Kemeny said. “Often to be recognized for integrity.” The Collegian Life March 27, 2009 9 Becoming a ‘City on a Hill’ THE CAREER CORNER By Alma Jean Mitchell Christ’s command to love your Caring. WestPACs Collegian Writer neighbors as yourself. Vaccaro Gerber and Vaccaro acknowl- said, “As we continued to talk to edge that City on a Hill Ministries By Emily Dalpiaz effective way to get a foot in the Junior Emily Vaccaro started to others about potentially starting is still in the developmental stage. Collegian Writer door. see the depth of need in the Grove something, we only received posi- So far they are off to a great start Tip 3: Dress as you would for a City area when she collected a tive feedback and heard a desire to and are excited about what is to You don’t want to miss the job interview. Many students group of upperclassmen to help out serve in the heart of the student come. Western Pennsylvania Career attending job fairs do not realize at the Orientation Board’s Day of body.” Gerber strongly encourages stu- Services Association Job & how important the first impression Caring in the fall of 2008. This student response led dents to seek out opportunities to Internship Fair this Wednesday can be, especially when recruiters Matched with community needs Vaccaro and Gerber to start what get involved in the off-campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the are meeting with hundreds of stu- through the Grove City United they call “City on a Hill community. “If you have a ser- Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena. dents in a single day. Way, the grove spent the day help- Ministries,” whose goal is to con- vant’s heart and are looking for One of the largest fairs in Western Tip 4: Brainstorm questions to ing a lady named Darlene with nect students and staff with regular ways to let your cup overflow, Pennsylvania, this event draws stu- ask before you go to the fair. small tasks such as raking leaves, service opportunities in the com- then talk to us. We’ll try to send dents from over 40 colleges and Having a mental database of ques- painting a fence, trimming a hedge munity. Their vision is to be the you in the right direction,” he said. universities that belong to the tions will increase your confidence and cleaning windows. “middle man” who will foster the Vaccaro believes that one of the WestPACS consortium. Over 100 when talking with recruiters. Junior Shawn Gerber said, “[It growth of relationships between great things about being involved employers have already registered, Tip 5: Gather contact informa- was] such an awesome experience the College and the community. in City on a Hill Ministries is the representing a large spectrum of tion for each recruiter you speak that we decided to try and come Gerber said that City on a Hill flexibility: “You don’t have to career fields. To view all attending with to follow up with a letter or back and rake Darlene’s leaves later Ministries is not limited to a come to everything!” She also employers, visit http://westpacs.org. thank-you note. Making contacts is in the season.” Gerber, Vaccaro and group: they hope to create a web- explained that serving is not some- Pre-registering for the event just as important as finding poten- others started talking about how site that will “connect willing ser- thing that is a burden but rather allows students to attend for free. tial employment opportunities. much they wanted to help out with vants with needs that match their something enjoyable and fulfilling. This can be done on the WestPACS Take time to write your thoughts other basic needs in the community. interest and availability.” Vaccaro currently visits an elderly website or in the Career Services about each company after speaking They also recognized a significant Vaccaro said she would love to lady named Jane twice a week, Office through Monday. Walk-in with their representatives as well. problem for Grove City College see students using their diverse tal- whose “caring yet spunky spirit” registration on event day is $10. The WestPACs Arts Career Day students: a desire to serve but no ents in the service they do. She always blesses her. Student attendees must park at 2009 will be held here at Grove idea where to start. said, “If someone loves music, Any students interested in find- the Pittsburgh Mills Mall in City College on Apr. 22. This is a “All needs are important,” let’s create a coffeehouse environ- ing opportunities to serve can con- Tarentum for free shuttle service to great opportunity for liberal arts Gerber said, “but the most appar- ment for people who come to the tact Vaccaro at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena. majors to speak with professionals ent needs are those of the elderly food pantry. If someone loves to [email protected] or Gerber at Not sure how to prepare for a job in arts-related fields. Panels will and of the many people who are knit, let’s set them up with a place [email protected]. Vaccaro said fair? Here are a few tips to get include public relations/advertising, suffering from poverty and who to donate the things they make. I that the leaders will send out an e- started: fine arts/arts management, broad- depend on the food pantry.” believe that God gave us all specif- mail to interested people when they Tip 1: Look over the websites of cast/television/film, performing arts After their eye-opening experi- ic gifts – let’s use them for his hear about a project. employers you are most interested and writing/publishing. ence in the world outside of the glory through service to the com- “It is so easy as a college student in. Websites of all attending The keynote speaker for Arts campus, Vaccaro and Gerber were munity!” to fall into the trap of being focused employers can be found on the Career Day 2009 is Ray Carter, determined to share their insight The Grove City United Way, on ourselves – my grades, my WestPACS website. Recruiters Vice President and General with other students. Gerber said, who originally connected Vaccaro friends, my free time,” Vaccaro always say the students who stand Manager of WPXI Pittsburgh. “The relationship that we formed with Darlene, is an integral part of said. “I have been challenged this out are the ones who have These events provide invaluable with Darlene throughout the the relationship between City on a year to rise to the calling Christ researched companies ahead of opportunities to connect face-to- process definitely served as part of Hill Ministries and the surrounding gives us of surrendering our own time. face with experts in your field and our motivation, as well as the community. The staff at the United lives to allow Him to work in and Tip 2: Take copies of your to investigate a large array of career Awakening movement that junior Way has been working to find new through us. We have so many stu- resume. If a recruiter is interested options. Mark your calendar, grab a Kirsten Rodgers put together.” projects and service opportunities, dents on this campus – think of in you, he or she will want to take couple friends and get yourself out Seeing the needs in the commu- and it is currently recruiting groups what an impact we could make in your resume back to the company. there. Your job or internship may be nity, they were motivated to act on to participate in the next Day of this community!” An in-house referral is the most just a networking day away. The Bay State Bias By Shawn McGonagle Sudoku Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

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Turn upside down for solution. Life The Collegian 10 March 27, 2009 Students gather for worship,

Andy Drabic The Sign Language Club participated in some of the songs at last Thursday’s all-campus worship service.

Andy Drabic Andy Drabic Left to right, junior Tina Horvath, sophomore Melissa McKinney, sophomore Sophomore Melissa McKinney sang with the all-campus worship Dan Van Matre, junior Shauna Kennedy and junior Kevin Schellhase assisted team. in leading praise songs and hymns The Collegian Life March 27, 2009 11 then for wings and basketball

Courtesy Bob Terhune Sig Madness was highlighted with free food and drinks.

Courtesy Bob Terhune Junior Mike Soriano and junior Frankie Hourigan make cotton candy at Sig Madness.

Courtesy Bob Terhune Courtesy Bob Terhune Senior Bob Terhune makes funnel cakes at Sig Madness. Freshman Zack Lewallen and Junior Ryan Lesser sport their Sig Madness t-shirts. Life The Collegian 12 March 27, 2009 Missionary kids live worldwide By Beth Hyde tions with how they speak and The Beale Family how they refer to each other. and Arielle Bateman They do not know who might be Elissa Beale, a sophomore Collegian Writer listening. One time, his mother French/Christian thought major, and Collegian Life Co-Editor was talking on the phone in and Brendan Beale, a senior Japanese, and a voice came on Christian thought major, spent The Wargula Family the line and said, “English only.” over 11 years serving with their “You don’t say missionary,” family under the umbrella of Anna Wargula, a sophomore Porterfield said. He explained Wycliffe Bible Translators. mechanical engineering major that they referred to missionaries Six of these years were spent in served with her family under as “workers” and used code Thailand, and the remaining five the Navigators mission group names for the different missions in Vanuatu, a series of islands in Okinawa and Sendai, Japan. groups. near Fiji in the South Pacific. They spent eight years in As with many missionary kids, The Beales have more memo- Okinawa and another eight Porterfield and his sister were ries of Vanuatu since they lived years in Sendai. homeschooled for three years, there more recently. Their family Their time in Okinawa was though they later attended an of six lived in two bamboo huts, spent ministering to the mili- international school located one one functioning as their living tary through Bible studies. block away from their home. quarters and the other as their While they were in Sendai, As with any country, Turkey bedroom. Their island contained they focused more on commu- offers unique foods and tradi- many rats, bugs and lizards, nity missions. For example, tions. “My favorite was Döner; it though few larger animals. Wargula’s mom started a is a kind of sandwich. Fresh People discussing missions tend women’s Bible study. Courtesy Ned Somerville lamb meat is cooked and put on to emphasize the parents’ role, Wargula grew up immersed Ned Somerville and his family serve as missionaries in Mexico. fresh bread along with tomato, but mission work involves the in the Japanese culture, and The Somerville Family The Porterfield Family lettuce and onion,” Porterfield whole family. Mrs. Beale learned she still considers it home. “I said. Bislama – Vanuatu’s national lan- did not feel like a foreigner; I Junior physics education Daniel Porterfield, a freshman He noticed some big differ- guage – and helped start a was used to it,” Wargula said. major Ned Somerville is one of English major, lived in Turkey ences when he returned to the Sunday school, and their father Wargula and her two sib- eight children. His family for ten years with his sister and United States and compared the worked to translate the Bible into lings attended a local Japanese serves with Worldwide parents. Together they served two cultures. the local language. While their school from kindergarten to Evangelism for Christ in with a mission organization that “The conception of time is so parents worked, Brendan and sixth grade and were home- Ticuman, Mexico. focuses on bringing the gospel to different,” he said. “In Turkey, Elissa had their own ministry: schooled beyond that. Somerville and his family predominantly Muslims and people are more laid back; peo- serving as secretaries for their The cultural differences pro- started a missionary training Buddhist populations. ple are not offended if you are parents, caring for their sisters vided some awkward school with the idea of equip- Porterfield’s family moved to 30 minutes late to an event. Also, and doing daily chores. moments. A good friend of her ping local people to hold Bible Turkey when he was five years personal space is not an issue. One important task involved dad took the Wargula family studies and other various mis- old and ministered for the next People greet each other with toting water to and from the to eat river fish, which are sionary-led events. ten years by planting churches. kisses.” house, because there was no run- roasted on sticks, skin and all. Somerville and his family Now, his father works as an When considering his experi- ning water on their island. For If the fish are female, diners moved to Mexico when he was English teacher for kids with ences, Porterfield referred to showers, they scooped water are supposed to eat the eggs as 12 years old, and they have special needs. The family contin- “third-culture kids,” a phenome- from a trash can that served as a well. When her mom was try- lived there for eight years. ues to live and minister in non relevant to people who have rain water bucket. On one occa- ing to eat the fish, Philippians They built their home from Ankara while Porterfield attends spent more time cross-culturally. sion, they thought they had a leaf 4:13 was running through her adobe blocks, although it college in the United States. Third-culture kids have “one cul- floating in their shower barrel; it mind, Wargula said. includes a wrap-around porch “At times it is hard being so ture that you grew up in, one was actually a dead rat. Elissa After coming back to the with a roof, which is uncom- far away; it’s where I grew up,” culture that you came from – said, “[It] had been there for states Wargula saw a stark mon in Mexico. Porterfield said. “I get to go then you make up your own.” about a week, so we had been contrast between the education They live near the agricultur- home twice a year: at Christmas His time in the mission field has bathing in decomposing rat for system in the United States al town of Ticuman, which is and in the summer.” changed his view of cultures and awhile.” and in Japan. located in a fertile valley in the His family lives in Turkey’s caused them to blend together. For schooling, Brendan and “The kids in Japan have state of Morelos, a couple of small capital city in apartment- Porterfield spoke of things he Elissa attended a local French more responsibility and they hours north of Mexico City. style houses. He explained that misses most about his home: “I school two days a week for one are pushed to learn,” she said. Somerville had a lot to say the people in the city add color miss the culture, the energy of year. The rest of the time they “There are no school janitors about the differences between to their buildings by painting the city and the warmth of the were homeschooled. because it is the job of the America and Mexico. them. Though the city is very hospitality,” he said. Their diet consisted of local school children to take care of “In general, the values [the western in look and feel, it is not Porterfield is not sure whether fresh fruit, potatoes and fish. A their classrooms and bath- Mexicans] have are based on uncommon to see local women he wants to be a missionary later, cargo ship brought additional rooms. They encourage the people and putting down roots walking around wearing the tra- but now he enjoys going home to food to the island about every six mindset of living responsibly.” with each other,” he said. ditional head scarf. Turkey when he can. months. “My favorite [food] was Wargula misses her friends “People take care of each Because Turkey’s primary reli- “It’s been a challenge,” he the coconuts,” Elissa said. and the food the most. The other. Family is so important! gion is Islam, Porterfield’s fami- said. “You never know when The siblings’ cross-cultural Japanese diet consists mainly You don’t see any retirement ly and other missionary groups you’re going to say good-bye experience changed their perspec- of rice, fish and vegetables. homes. It is a very relational in the area have to take precau- again.” tives on the United States and on Wargula pointed out that Japan culture.” life in general. is very westernized, which He went on to say what a “My experience has helped me meant that she did not have to blessing it was to have had the to be able to see outside of the consume the local diet all the opportunity to live cross-cultur- American, Grove City box,” time; her mom was able to fix ally. Brendan said. “Things that seem traditional dishes from the “It gives you an added per- so important here, like fashion, states. spective. Living in another cul- really are not that important. “The biggest difference ture is a training ground for There are other people in the between Japan and here is that putting yourself in someone world.” the people are more polite in else’s shoes,” he said. The experiences we have often Japan,” Wargula said. Somerville also expressed shape our future, as Brendan and She added, “Respect is a big interest in being a missionary Elissa prove. deal, especially when relating in the future. He is exploring “I definitely want to be a mis- with the older generation. many post-college options and sionary later. I want to do med- Another difference is [that] doesn’t know for sure what ical missions in Africa,” Elissa Japanese people are more God will have him do, but he said. Brendan shares the same community-oriented while looks forward to finding God’s passion for outreach. He said, “I Americans are more individu- will and seeing how the mis- want to be a pastor, [a] mission- Courtesy Beales alistic.” sions lifestyle might fit into it. A bamboo hut also known as the Beale Family residence. ary to the States.” The Collegian Life March 27, 2009 13 Freshmen soar over Grove City Sound By Camille Ortiz opened and there was nothing Off Collegian Writer separating myself and the ground 15,000 feet below me,” “Many people have Your heart is racing as you Gordon said. wait for the door to be opened. Gordon describes her skydiv- strange irrational fears, As you see the sunlight pour ing experience as the most all of which end in -pho- into the plane, you realize that exhilarating thing she has done bia. If you could invent a this is the moment you have so far in her life. While many phobia that described been waiting for. All of your people believe that free-falling your irrational fear, what equipment is on and tightened, produces a sinking feeling like and you feel your partner riding a roller coaster, Gordon would it be and why?” strapped on behind you. As the said that skydiving is not like moment approaches, you move that at all. “The best way to closer to the open door and see describe it is like you’re float- Ichthynatophobia – I am the earth far below you and ing,” Gordon said. “It is scared of swimming with fish. hear the roaring of the plane absolutely impossible not to ~Sarah Beyer, Junior engine. Before you have the smile when you’re in free-fall, chance to change your mind, and for the rest of the day for Ketchmayomustarphobia – you feel a shove from behind, that matter.” I’m afraid of condiments. Courtesy Dabney Gordon ~Breyana Lehman, Senior and you make the jump. While many people may be Freshman Dabney Gordon prepares to leap from a plane. Grove City College freshman questioning how safe skydiving Dabney Gordon has first-hand actually is, Gordon assures that Pilloflatphobia – fear of my skydiving experience. Twice the professionals at Skydive fluffy decorative pillows within the past year, Gordon Pennsylvania are careful and becoming flat. Or has made the jump at Skydive safety-conscious. “The equip- Naturostrandphobia – fear of Pennsylvania, located just past ment is checked after each not having my hair dyed; fear the Prime Outlets of Grove flight and the airplane is of natural hair colors. City. Her first jump was on the checked every one hundred ~Denise Spencer, Sophomore morning of her high school hours of use to ensure the safe- graduation with some of her ty of its passengers,” Gordon PDAphobia – the fear of best girl friends. said. walking in the Oak Room “A few of my friends thought For those who have always after hours. it would be a fun thing to do wondered what it would be like ~Luke Juday, Junior with each other before we grad- to go skydiving, Gordon strong- uated,” Gordon said. “My ly recommends the experience. Noonafterphobia – the fear friends and I are willing to try “If there’s something you’ve that when you go to use your pretty much anything once.” always wanted to do but never flip flops, they’ll still be wet She enjoyed the experience so got around to, then just go out and cold from when you used much that she decided to jump and do it,” Gordon said. “I’ve them for your morning show- again last summer with another talked to so many adults who er. group of her high school had always wanted to go sky- ~Elizabeth Simmons, friends. As far as being scared, diving but just never got around Sophomore she said the worst part was to it, and they really regret that. Courtesy Dabney Gordon when she was in the plane wait- I’d recommend doing as much Freshmen Rachel Johns, Dabney Gordon and Shelby Anderson Latealarmaphobia – the fear of ing to jump. “I wasn’t scared as you can while you’re are geared up and ready in their skydiving harnesses. my alarm clock not going off. until the door of the plane was young.” I often get up six times during the night to check it. ~Matt Koval, Sophomore Itching to make the jump? Lupusdihydrogenmonoxideop hobia – an intense fear of creeking. This isn’t my fear, but it is the fear of a few boys Skydiving can be a reality for Grovers I know. ~Hannah Schlaudt, By Arielle Bateman jump with them, but they deploy tion, but he believes that the real Less than 15 percent of the Sophomore Collegian Life Editor their own parachute and land issue for people is the “unknown jumpers come from the local solo. factor.” Contrary to common area. Sesquipedilianophobia – fear If you have yearned to view the The third option is static line fears, parachutes do not easily In light of his unique profession, of multisyllabic words which patchwork of the Grove City jumping, which is essentially fail. He said, “Parachutes are Reckard said, “I’m a pretty lucky have little meaning. countryside while you plummet parachuting as jumpers deploy the unbelievably reliable pieces of guy.” ~Courtney Weber, Junior toward earth, you are in luck. chute upon exiting the plane. equipment.” Skydive Pennsylvania, located at The different forms of skydiv- Still, Reckard said, “Jumping 469 Old Ash Road in Mercer, Pa., ing require different amounts of out of an airplane is a very unnat- allows the stout of heart to boost preparation. Tandem jumping and ural action. ... You will be scared In Chapel this week their adrenaline with a skydiving static line jumping costs $229, the first time you jump. It’s a experience. while instructor-assisted freefall huge red flag when someone isn’t Sunday, March 29 Skydive Pennsylvania offers costs $329. Tandem jumping nervous at all.” Vespers: “Forgiven” three options for first time requires a briefing, and partici- Reckard and his brother started jumpers. pants are almost certain to go the Skydive Pennsylvania in 1993. A Monday, March 30 “We are lucky enough that we same day, weather permitting. self-described “passionate skydiv- Alternative Chapel, 7 p.m. have the staff and the infrastruc- Both instructor-assisted freefall ing enthusiast,” Reckard said, Dr. Derek Thomas ture that … we can allow people and static line jumping require six “Western Pennsylvania didn’t Reformed Theological to choose,” director Jeff Reckard to eight hours of prior instruction, have a modern skydiving center Seminary, Jackson, Miss. said. and participants might not be able like you might find in other parts Most people opt for the tandem to jump the same day. of the country. We saw a void. We Tuesday, March 31 flight, where they are strapped Some people schedule their need to bring skydiving to [it].” Dr. Derek Thomas together with an instructor for jump in advance. But if people Skydiving has increased in freefall and the parachuted glide call on the same day that they popularity, resulting in three-and- Thursday, April 2 to the earth. would like to jump, Skydive a-half million jumps per year. John Seward More adventurous people can Pennsylvania can almost always The skydiving center brings President, Strategic Resources try instructor-assisted free fall, accommodate them. many non-residents to the area as Group, Inc. where they receive direct assis- Reckard knows that first time it facilitates approximately 6,000 tance from two instructors who jumpers struggle with intimida- jumps annually, Reckard said. Entertainment The Collegian 14 March 27, 2009 Things RESTAURANT REVIEW to A taste of eastern Africa Do Indulging in fine Ethiopian cuisine at Abay in Pittsburgh There’s a slew of senior recitals this weekend in the By Ryan Lesser account of its dark wood stain. The lighting are commonly ordered at the restaurant for Recital Hall of Pew Fine Arts Contributing Writer is carefully dimmed to the point of coziness several reasons. First and foremost, this Center, so be sure to witness and relaxation, while not dark enough to restaurant is a perfect place to share a meal the talent of your peers. Check I sat back and watched as our waitress give off any feelings of coldness. Those with friends or family. Secondly, such sam- out Nathan Bryant and Kevin placed a heaping platter of edible goodness working in the restaurant are friendly and plers offer adventurous eaters a vast array of Etzler at 7 tonight; James Cain onto the table in front of us. “What is that?” helpful but not overbearing in order that dining possibilities. Due to the “eat with and Brian Jinks at 2 p.m. I thought to myself. I smelled cinnamon and they don’t detract from the overall experi- your hands; no utensils” nature of Ethiopian tomorrow; and Beth Lincoln cumin and perhaps a hint of curry and spice. ence of the restaurant itself. dining, one might as well order several dish- and Jessica VanDervort at 2:30 Once I began to decipher the various types Abay offers a full menu, from appetizers es and share them with others. p.m. Sunday. of foods which were piled in front of us, my and soups to entrees and desserts. Ethiopian Once our waitress left us with the heaping stomach began to growl. It was time to eat. cuisine generally consists of spicy vegetable pile of culinary delight, my friends and I Abay Restaurant is an Ethiopian eatery and meat dishes – usually prepared in the began tearing off pieces of injera and using Come listen to the tunes of located just one hour from Grove City form of “wat,” which is similar in composi- them to pick up various dishes to eat. We Led Zepplin and Stevie Ray College in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was established tion to a thick stew, and served atop had beef, chicken and an assortment of veg- Vaughn as the Crons’ House by Jamie Wallace in order to accomplish two “injera,” a large sourdough flatbread. etables. We even had a lamb dish, which was of Blues features the Burt main goals: to offer ethnic Ethiopian cuisine Ethiopians eat with their right hands, using a special for the evening. Everything was Barrel Blues Band at to Pittsburgh dwellers and those in town for pieces of injera to pick up bites of entrees absolutely delicious. 7:30p.m. tonight in Ket Rec. a visit and to expand the tastes of a city and side dishes. Between the ambiance created by the dec- The admission is free and often criticized for an overall lack of diversi- Ethiopians are generally Orthodox orations, color scheme and smells; the free coffee and bagels are ty, particularly when it comes to dining out. Christians, Muslims or Jews, so pork is not impeccable service and the food itself, my available to snack on. Upon entering the restaurant, one immedi- usually a part of their diet. Moreover, on evening at Abay was quite a dining experi- ately feels a sense of displacement or account of various periods of fasting ence. For those of you looking to try some- removal on account of the general ambiance required by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, thing new or desiring more of a cultural If you’re into downer movies of the restaurant. The walls are painted with Ethiopian cuisine consists of many vegetari- experience than a simple meal, I would rec- with a positive message, earth tones and decorated with Ethiopian art an dishes as well. ommend dining at Abay. Steel City Ministries will and artifacts and the furniture is contempo- Abay offers combination samplers for one, Check out their website at present a showing of the film rary in style, yet reminiscent of antiques on two, three or four persons. Such samplers www.abayrestaurant.com. “The Pursuit of Happyness” in the TLC Auditorium Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. Pizza will be RESTAURANT REVIEW served at 6:20 and donations for Homeless Ministry are accepted. An optional discus- New downtown restaurant has sion will follow the film.

The Etiquette Dinner is something for everyone Monday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. in Old Map. The event is By Anna Wood mouth watered as the appetizers of fried mushrooms and chicken sponsored by AWS and Mrs. Collegian Writer Paxton will be teaching prop- strips appeared. Each bite contin- er etiquette to us uncouth stu- It’s unlikely Jordan Zorbas ever ued to burst with flavor and grati- dents. To attend, RSVP to thought he would be the boss of a fy the taste buds. [email protected] with restaurant at the ripe old age of The pizza was delicious with your name and ID number. seven. And yet his parents just enough sauce that the dish bestowed upon him a restaurant swam with flavor. For those who in his name. enjoy a thicker, fluffier crust, this Dead Horse Films presents Monday afternoon, community is the pizza for you. the dystopic movie members and the board of “I’ve gotten rave reviews about “Gattaca,” starring Ethan trustees gathered with the Zorbas it,” Zorbas said. “Many people Hawke and Uma Thurman, family outside their new estab- say it’s the best pizza in the tonight at 7p.m. in the TLC lishment, Jordan’s Restaurant and area.” Auditorium. Dr. Jonathan Pizzeria, located next to Grace Thick, old fashioned fries were Kolm will lead the discus- United Methodist on Broad Street served with every sandwich at no sion. in Olde Town. extra charge. In honor of Jordan’s Mike and Tess Zorbas stood birthday, each meal was served proudly beside their son as he cut with a free slice of moist choco- Dream Works’ “Monsters v. the ribbon signifying the opening late cake topped with creamy Aliens” begins its week long with scissors taller than he was. chocolate icing. The desserts sit- run at the Guthrie tonight “He loves the restaurant,” ting in a case, pleading to be con- with showings at 7 and 9p.m. owner Mike Zorbas said. Courtesy of Anna Wood sumed, appeared very delectable Saturday and Sunday mati- Monday afternoon was a spe- Jordan Zorbas cuts the ribbon at Monday’s grand opening. as well. nees at 2 and 4p.m. cial day not only for the ribbon- wanted to focus on the family- Filipino flavor as well as all-time The atmosphere was relaxed cutting but also for Jordan’s style restaurant, and this is a fam- favorites. and friendly. Every customer left birthday. He pranced around ily endeavor. Zorbas is the head Jordan’s boasts an array of fla- Jordan’s with a full and satisfied cheerily, telling all the patrons he chef and his wife, Tess, is the vor that will please everyone, stomach, and every heart was was the boss and taking orders on waitress. including classic personal and warmed by the friendly and – Compiled by his tiny note pad. Despite its newness, the food group-sized pizzas and spaghetti obliging service. Kelsey Keating and The restaurant itself has been a has the taste of a good, old style dishes. Refreshing salads, savory So if you’re walking back from Anna Brinkman year and a half in the making. “I restaurant but remains unique three-cheese grilled cheese sand- the Guthrie one night or just sit- Entertainment Editors wanted to have a place where because of the variety of its menu wiches and juicy burgers all hold ting in the library dying for some people could just come in and sit selection and for reasonable a place on the menu along with old town pizza, take a little jaunt down,” Zorbas said. prices. subs and various Greek dishes. down to Jordan’s. It will be well He continued by saying he There were a few dishes with As we sat at the table, every worth your while. The Collegian Entertainment March 27, 2009 15 Perspectives The Collegian 16 March 27, 2009 The PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION Collegian Since 1891 Progressivism to make The Grove City College Newspaper 100 Campus Drive America the next Babel Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127 Phone: (724) 458-2193 By Amy Fisher is the progressive trend in edu- is not due to lack of skill. The “tracking” students based on Fax: (724) 458-2167 Contributing Writer cation. problem lies in the lack of their intellectual abilities. www.gcc.edu/The_Collegian.php Progressivism, the idea that knowledge needed to understand Putting the smart kids in one [email protected] A trend exists today in our children should learn what they what is being read. The “Iceberg American history class and the educational system that threat- want to learn at their own pace, Theory” of Ernest Hemingway not-so-smart kids in another Editorial Staff ens to turn America into the snubs rote memorization, seeing applies here: the explicit mean- American history class leads to Editor-in-Chief: next Tower of Babel. E.D. it as merely “trivia” that has no ing of a piece of writing is the one group of students being Darin Miller Hirsch, Jr. pointed out in his higher importance. This trivia, tip of the iceberg, yet the major- knowledgeable about one centu- Managing Editor: book, “Cultural Literacy,” that however, is the knowledge all ity of the information lies ry in our history, while the other Sarah Beth Gross “where communications fail, so Americans should share in order beneath the surface. Students group knows about a different Senior Copy Editor: do the undertakings – that is the to relate to each other. The lack today see the tip of the iceberg century in American history. Kelley Smith moral of the story of the Tower of knowledge that America’s while the rest of the meaning Students, even if they are from Layout Editor: of Babel.” Most would think school children possess today is remains hidden from view. the same school, do not possess Megan Osborne that Americans have no problem all too apparent. Researcher R.C. Anderson a common foundation of core Copy Editors: communicating due to the There are countless stories of found that humans use “schema- knowledge, leading to a break- Andrew Hart accessibility of e-mail, cell children not knowing who wrote ta” – abstract mental entities – down of communication. Corrie Schwab phones and wireless Internet. the Declaration of Independence to store the knowledge they read All of these problems stem Erin McHugh But they are mistaken. The or where Chicago is. Or not in retrievable form. For exam- from children not being taught News Editor: problem facing us is more fun- knowing that Washington, D. C. ple, when a reader sees the word basic facts in elementary Anne Marie Booth damental than being able to get is not located in Washington “bird,” they may think of a school. Despite the current Life Co-Editors: in touch with someone at a state. In one high school Latin robin-like creature. When the objections to rote memoriza- Kelli Gradel moment’s notice. classroom, the teacher was ask- word “bird” is used in connec- tion, it is the most effective way Arielle Bateman The threat to our society is ing the students why Latin was tion with the word to teach our children “the basic our lack of cultural literacy, a dead language. One girl in the “Thanksgiving,” however, the information needed to thrive in Entertainment Co-Editors: defined by Hirsch as “the net- back of the room raised her mental image suddenly morphs the modern world.” If children Kelsey Keating work of information that all hand to challenge the teacher from a robin to a turkey. are culturally literate, they will Anna Brinkman competent readers possess.” and asked, “What do you think Readers are constantly selecting be able to communicate with Sports Co-Editors: This “network of information” they speak in Latin-America?” the most appropriate schemata their peers, they will be able to David Janssen allows you to pick up this news- Stories like these should worry as they digest information. intelligently read a newspaper Kevin Schellhase paper, read an article and under- any American citizen about the When this schemata is not read- article and they will be able to Photo Editors: stand the meaning beyond the future of his or her country’s ily available due to lack of build a successful future. In Andy Drabic text on this page. Americans are children. knowledge, reading becomes an order to avoid a communica- Joshua Kitamura losing the ability to relate to Educators have conducted arduous and disheartening task. tional crumbling akin to the each other because the knowl- many studies concerning a The common knowledge nec- Tower of Babel, Americans Business Staff edge they have in common is child’s ability to read. These essary for cultural literacy must take a vested interest in slowly decreasing. The reason studies have found that often the among Americans is being fur- passing on “cultural literacy” to Business Manager: for this upsetting phenomenon problem with a child’s reading ther fragmented as a result of future generations. Karen Bourquin Advertising Manager: Sammi Vermilya Distribution Manager: Calculators in classrooms cause Brandy Tillow Administrative Staff Americans to lack math skills Administrative Adviser: By Lori Hansell math education has followed the solving. You think through how ing on a calculator. Amy Clingensmith Contributing Writer overall education trends in you get 10 percent by moving This change in emphasis away Faculty Adviser: becoming more student-cen- the decimal place one place to from traditional teaching is put- Dr. Jason R. Edwards Americans get their bill at a tered, which has resulted in a the left, and 15 percent would ting Americans at an extreme restaurant and, instead of grab- decline of math achievement. then be adding half of that. disadvantage internationally. In OPINIONS appearing on these bing their wallet, they grab their From 1910 to 1950, the percent- Similarly, 25 percent is dividing the Trends in International pages, unless expressly stated cell phone. Why? They need its age of U.S. High School the total in half, twice. None of Mathematics and Science Study otherwise, represent the views calculator! This common sce- Students enrolled in algebra this can be done without a (TIMSS) conducted in 2007, of the author and are not the nario is indicative of a larger decreased from 56.9 percent to strong grasp on basic math com- only six percent of American collective views of The problem in America today: a 24.8 percent and the percentage putations. eighth graders reached the Collegian, its staff or Grove lack of basic math skills. enrolled in geometry decreased American students today are TIMSS advanced international City College. In the age of teaching “the from 30.9 percent to 11.4 per- becoming too dependent on cal- benchmark in mathematics. In LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must whole child,” basic math skills cent. The 1989 National Council culators because teachers do not contrast, 45 percent of Taiwan be no longer than 500 words are no longer thought a necessi- of Teachers of Mathematics demand quick and accurate eighth graders, 40 percent of and should be sent to Darin ty, especially when calculators Standards for grades K-4 deem- basic math computations. It is Koreans, 31 percent of Chinese Miller at Box 2197 or are so easily available. This stu- phasized complex paper-and- not demanded, they claim, and 26 percent of Japanese [email protected]. dent-centered approach views pencil computations, the use of because in problem solving reached this benchmark. the requiring of kids to know rounding to estimate and rote knowing what to do is more No one can deny the impor- Letters must be received by basic math facts as too “tradi- practice. In addition, they put a important than actually doing tance of a solid understanding Monday at 5 p.m. The tional” and simple rote memo- stronger emphasis on calculators the sometimes mundane compu- of basic math facts. Americans Collegian reserves the right to rization. Yet, further math for all the grades, recommend- tations. Yet, look at estimating. tend to think they are the best at edit or hold any letter. understanding cannot be built ing that “calculators should be It is used in day-to-day life fig- everything, but obviously the without these. It is like trying to available to all students at all uring out how much you are tables have turned. As other Anonymous letters will not be read without knowing the alpha- times.” spending at the store, what nations are increasing in published. bet. Teachers are under the mis- Advocates of student-centered product is the better deal and achievement, America is rapidly conception that they are helping learning, rather than the tradi- how much of a certain product declining. When Americans are students by being more “stu- tional teacher-centered learning, you need. Estimating, again, is a eating out in other countries The Collegian is published by dent-centered,” yet the practice place a greater emphasis on form of problem solving and they should not need to flip Grove City College, Grove City, is having detrimental effects on “problem solving” than on com- depends on basic math facts and open their cell phones to calcu- Pa. their achievement. putation. However, things like being able to do quick computa- late a simple tip. We need to get Throughout the 20th century, figuring out the tip are problem tions in your head without rely- back to the basics. The Collegian Perspectives March 27, 2009 17 PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS Elected officials are not public servants Dear Editors, ago, but the fallacy keeps bel- string up power-lines south of the produced something society finds efficiently spending the money lowing from the crack pipes of Mason-Dixon, but the resources more valuable with them. “Public they have seized control of. Not “Public servants” is such a fun our political class. were forcefully taken from other servants” don’t have prices, prof- one of these individuals can phrase. It fills me with images of Politicians are incapable of individuals and other productive its or markets for the goods they claim to be a servant to the pub- hard working men and women actually knowing the preferences processes. produce. Therefore, they can lic. Politicians of all types are who have nothing and keep the of anyone but themselves and are Anyone who holds an elected only guess at the values of those using taxation to redistribute best interest of their constituents therefore unable to allocate office ought to never refer to they claim to serve. Then, in resources. We need to move at heart. I see the clerks, tax col- scarce resources. Sure, they can himself as a public servant – order to provide the “best inter- beyond the politician’s claim of lectors and the legislatures all “do good,” but at what cost? doing so only tarnishes the image est,” they must raise funds serving the public good and con- slaving away for the “best inter- Consider the Tennessee Valley of America’s profit-earning busi- through force and coercion, not sider whether the destruction of est” of others. Wow – this has to Authority. If you believe our nesses. Profit is earned by a firm voluntary exchange. In fact, the wealth truly worth the politi- be the funniest mental image I’ve political class, the entire when the prices of all the scarce greatest scarcity politicians have cian’s particular view of society’s had in a long time. The reality is American South would still be factors of production are less to contend with is cumulative IQ. best interest. A reasonable that elected officials can never uncivilized and unlivable if it than the price exchanged for the Any member of the political observer will conclude this is actually serve society’s best weren’t for the gracious interven- goods by consumers in the mar- class, whether a mayor, presi- rarely, if ever, the case. interest. Ludwig von Mises and tion of the state. This is simply ket. When this occurs, the firm dent, senator or one of our own F.A. Hayek proved this years false. Sure, the state managed to has taken scarce resources and class officers, is incapable of – Junior David Gernhard

PERSPECTIVE ON MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE From devastation to restoration Native of India reacts By Brian Eckenhoff Collegian Writer to ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ How many times have you stopped to thank God for the lit- tle things in life? In the midst of all you have going on, how By Ram Goli many times have you considered yourself blessed simply to Contributing Writer see and enjoy the colors of the world around you? On a recent missions trip to Waveland, Miss., I met some- Lately, I’ve noticed people coming up to me and one who regularly does. Her name is Sheryl Adams, and from asking if I have seen the movie, “Slumdog her I learned that I have much to be thankful for. Millionaire,” and my thoughts on it. I wasn’t sure why I went down to Waveland this past Christmas break with my I was being specifically targeted with this question. dad and three men from our church. By spending a week vol- Some say it is because I grew up in India. I disagree. unteering at the Christian Life Center, we hoped to help with I think it’s because I look like Jamal, the guy who the reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. plays the lead role in the movie. I’ll answer a few fre- When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, she quently asked questions here about India and this left behind nothing but tons of debris, hundreds of uprooted movie to save myself from repeating the same trees and thousands of people in need, especially in the answers to different people. Enjoy the curry. small beachside town of Waveland. One: Do people kiss in India? On Aug. 25, 2005, the eye of Hurricane Katrina, and the Nope. Since Indian Independence in 1947 from the nearly 35-foot tidal surge brought with it, passed directly British Empire, couples stopped kissing. It is still a over Waveland and leveled nearly every building in sight. mystery where 1 billion people come from. I did not know what to expect as our group made the 22- Of course people kiss in India. Not in public hour drive down to Waveland. A part of me was ready to see though. widespread devastation. Another part of me, though, was Two: Do people break out in random dances like ready to see God move in tremendous ways. they do in Bollywood movies? Like I half expected, there were still boats on land, people It only happens on the silver screen where the guy living in dirty FEMA trailers and vacant properties where sees the girl on the road and breaks out into a dance The surprise hit ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ won eight Oscars. houses once stood. I did not expect, however, to meet some- for her. In reality, it is a big deal in India just to cross one like Sheryl Adams. the road without breaking your leg. so that I wouldn’t leave any evidence of rubberneck- To me, Sheryl Adams embodied the resiliency of her town. Three: Are you going to have an arranged mar- ing at this girl. Her voice, soothing to the soul, her Like Waveland, she was not remarkable for her size or stature riage? smile an antidote to depression, her gentleness an but for her beautiful spirit of hope and restoration. In the After four years of harassment, this is the best imperative for bliss, the twinkle in her eye and dim- midst of my week working on homes in Mississippi, these answer I could come up with: “Heck yeah, a marriage ples on her cheeks making life worth living! two words kept coming to mind: hope and restoration. arranged by God!” Giving a “yes” or “no” answer to One day as I was deeply pondering my chances with Everywhere I looked, there were still visible signs of this question leads to series of other questions after her, intentionally or accidentally, she looked back at destruction, but when I looked closely, I could clearly see which I wished I’ve never been born. me. Voila! I was in a relationship. At least, that’s what God’s ministry at work. Four: Do love stories like “Slumdog Millionaire” I perceived it to be. Now in the hindsight, I realize it For over a year, Sheryl Adams and her husband, David, really happen in India? to be real-insane-ship and not relationship. Here, we lived in a tent on a concrete slab underneath their house, and Love stories happen everywhere. Behind every ask our peers questions like, “How long you’ve been yet they were not bitter toward the Lord. Instead, Sheryl was Jamal (lead actor) is a Latika (lead actress). Here is dating him/her?” Conversely, “How long have you thankful for how God had provided for them day in and day my romantic story. Think of it as “International been peeking at her?” would be a categorically better out. Affairs.” question to ask me. What about the break up? It hap- “I thank God all the time,” Sheryl said. “I thank Him for the Before the days of ubiquitous iPods, I lived in India. pened when a handsome guy in our class got rid of his birds … the blue jays, the owls and especially the humming- Although I attended a co-ed school, boys and girls braces. You connect the dots. Even after six years, I birds. I thank Him for the colors. Oh, I just love all the col- hardly communicated with each other. I don’t remem- still wonder about my prospects if the other guy didn’t ors!” ber talking to a girl for more than half a minute until have enough money to visit an orthodontist. Talk about an incredibly humbling conversation. Here was a tenth grade. Nor did I shake girls’ hands. If you are Woe is me, not all romances end in happily “Jai-ho” middle-aged woman, who had lived through conditions you wondering if I ever hugged a girl in India, I would ever after. and I can’t even imagine, praising God for the colors of His have gasped, “How could such dirty thoughts cross Five: What do you think of Slumdog Millionaire? creation. your mind?” You get the picture. I don’t have to It is a well made movie, and, of course, poverty in If Sheryl and the other residents of Waveland, Miss. can see extend your imaginations into other diabolical acts. the movie has been romanticized. It had to be, because themselves as blessed by the Lord because of the little things I remember in ninth grade, I would peek at this poverty in its original form is uncomfortable and in life, then we can too. angelic blue-eyed, brown-haired girl out of the corner repulsive. Everyone has a heart that beats for romance So go on: Go out and thank God for the astounding array of of my eye (Why is an Indian girl blue eyed? Genetic – in the East and in the West. The romance story is colors that He has given us. By doing so, you just might be mishap?). My heart would strangely pulsate faster. what gave the movie an international spotlight. able to speak volumes to another person’s heart, just as Sheryl Then I would suddenly start staring at Mr. Sleeping Hopefully it serves as a creative way to reach the poor Adams did to mine. Pill or Dr. Hitler-in-disguise teaching Math or Hindi, and the broken. Sports The Collegian 18 March 27, 2009

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD MEN’S VARSITY TENNIS Track team starts strong Wolverines lose two, Teamwork is key in first victory rebound for PAC win By Laura Koller By Jared Bailey and Dan Fahl by a score of 8-2. Collegian Writer Collegian Writer Looking to return to winning form, the Grove City tennis team At the first track and field meet After building a strong 3-0 hit the courts and picked up its of the season, partial teams from record, Grove City men's tennis first win, improving to 4-2 over- Geneva, Slippery Rock and Thiel (3-1) picked up its first loss of all and 1-0 in the Presidents’ competed against Grove City the season March 19 at the Grove Athletic Conference. This match College on March 24 at Thorn City home opener. on Tuesday, March 24 brought Field. Under the leadership of The Wolverines fell to the visit- new life to the Wolverines as head coach Allison Williams, the ing Purple Raiders of Mount they blanked the Waynesburg Grove City track and field team Union by a score of 5-4. Even Yellow Jackets by a score of 9-0. is focused on building unity though the Wolverines managed Grove City went 9 for 9 and through each member’s contribu- to win two of the three doubles won all matches against the host- tion to the team as a whole. matches, they dropped four of the ing Yellow Jackets. Standout per- Both on and off the track, the six single matches, which formances included juniors Peter athletes performed their best as brought about the loss. Davis and Bill DeRocha who individuals and as teammates. Grove City’s lone singles wins blanked their individual oppo- Junior Megan Markley, part of came from sophomore Ricky nents by scores of (6-0, 6-0) the team leadership committee, Garrett (2-6, 6-3, 6-1) and fresh- each. was injured but still cheered dur- Josh Kitamura man Scott Yanak (6-4, 6-4). Davis returned to the court and ing every race and organized the Sophomore thrower Pete Polesnak practices for the javelin. The Wolverines returned to teamed up with sophomore Ricky hand timers at the finish line. Oberholtzer in third. Junior shot put. Junior Tony Clark won action on March 24 and picked Garrett to blank the Yellow “This was a good time to get Andrew Falcone won the 3000- the discus with a throw of 43.31 up their second loss of the season Jackets doubles team of Emile practice, and everyone showed meter steeplechase, and sopho- meters, and junior Matt Ridge by dropping the match to the Khoury and Peter Mally by a support for one another,” more Brigitte Fryan placed third placed first in the shot put with host, Malone, by a score of 6-3 at score of 8-0. This marked Grove Markley said. in the 1500. 13.65 meters. Sophomore Kate the North Canton Racquet Club. City's first PAC win of the 2009 Seven senior standouts placed “Overall, I was very impressed Balmer not only won the 100- The Pioneers of Malone claimed season. in the top three in their events on with how the team did today,” meter dash on the track but also four of the six singles and two of Grove City returned to action the track. Seniors Tim Palma, Carter said. “I was pleasantly took third in the long jump. the three doubles matches. March 26 against the visiting Charlie Roth and Chris Allebach surprised by the freshmen, con- Freshman David Ferreira Grove City’s lone singles wins Tartans of Carnegie Mellon (11- placed second along with sopho- sidering their level of experience placed second in both the long came from sophomore Marc 4) who are currently ranked thir- more John Fite in the 4x100 on the collegiate level.” Grove jump and the triple jump, while Mentzer (7-5, 6-4) and senior teenth in the nation for National meter relay with a time of 44.88. City's freshmen showed formida- sophomore Christen Vallimont Kyle Johnson (6-0, 7-6). Grove Collegiate Athletic Association Roth also took third place in the ble talent at the meet. also took second in the triple City's lone doubles win came Division III. Grove City will host 100-meter dash. Freshman Morgan Osterhouse jump. Senior Megan Fellows from senior Jeremy Dwyer and the Presidents of Washington & Senior Kristen Carter won both ran uncontested in the 3000- and freshman Rachel Weeber junior Bill DeRocha who beat the Jefferson College (1-0) on March the 800-meter run and the 1500- meter steeplechase but finished placed second in the discus and Pioneer team of Tim Springirth 28 in PAC play. meter run, while senior Darin with a time of 14:10.69. Fellow third in the shot put, respective- Miller finished first in the 800- classmates Heather Good, Mary ly. meter in less than two minutes, Trease and Emily Pietrucha all “I had a great day, and so did 1:59.03. To cap off the meet on placed second in their events: my teammates. We work together the track, seniors Dan Spaulding 100-meter hurdles, 200-meter well, and the rest of the season and Tim Su took first and second dash and 800-meter run, respec- will be exciting,” Ferreira said. place, respectively, in the 5000 tively. “This was a great day. We per- meter run with times of 15:53.76 On the freshmen men’s side, formed our best, and it’s only the and 16:45.25. Nick Philpot won the 400-meter beginning," Williams said. The Grove City swept the men’s dash in 53.56 seconds, and Grove City College track and 1500-meter run with a trio Lester Bragg finished third in the field team will compete again including junior Derek Kruse in 200-meter dash. tomorrow at California first, junior Frankie Hourigan in In the field, Grove City ath- University in the Western PA second and sophomore Cordell letes swept the men’s discus and Championships meet. Varsity Scorecard MEN’S VARSITY BASEBALL Team updates from last week: Men’s Tennis Wolverines open conference play 3/19 – Mount Union 5, Grove City 4 By Cory Metcalf sixth inning on a solo home run. 3/21 – Malone 6, Grove City 3 Collegian Writer The Titans went on to put an insurance run on the board while 3/24 – Grove City 9, Waynesburg 0 The Grove City baseball team adding four more in the eighth. opened conference play with a Junior Mike Herringshaw made Baseball three-game series against the a solid start, going 6 2/3 innings Titans of Westminster College on while allowing 4 earned runs on 3/20 – Westminster 9, Grove City 3 March 20 and 21. The team 11 hits. He struck out two in the 3/21 – Westminster 2, Grove City 0 struggled offensively after a three outing. week layoff between their spring On Saturday, the series came to Grove City 8, Westminster 7 (8 inn.) Florida trip and their northern Grove City as the Wolverines 3/24 – Grove City 5, Saint Vincent 1 schedule. looked to take advantage of their Grove City 6, Saint Vincent 5 In Friday’s effort, the home field. In the first game of Wolverines took a 3-1 lead in the the double header, the Wolverines top of the fifth with help from a were held to just two hits in a Softball run-scoring single off the bat of complete game shutout. Taking senior first baseman Brad the loss was sophomore pitcher 3/21 – Grove City 11, Chatham 2 Stombaugh. Cory Metcalf, who allowed just Grove City 9, Chatham 5 The lead lasted only until the two runs on six hits while strik- Dr. Fred Jenny 3/24 – Pitt-Greensburg 1, Grove City 0 bottom half of the inning as ing out three. Senior Zach Hillegas took a no- Westminster was able to tie and hitter into the sixth inning Grove City 8, Pitt-Greensburg 7 eventually take the lead in the See Baseball, page 19 Tuesday against Saint Vincent. 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MEN’S CLUB LACROSSE Men’s lacrosse scores double victory Wolverines trounce Wheaton and Penn State Behrend By Ryan Lesser ground-balls, won face-offs and Contributing Writer made sure to get “into the box” as quickly as possible. The Grove City College men's Lastly, and perhaps most club lacrosse team came away importantly, each member of the Support Your with two victories after a double- team must sacrifice his own pride header at home last Saturday. The and ambitions for the larger enti- men won their first game 9-4 ty, the team itself. The team must Wolverines! against Wheaton on Saturday become one and work together. March 27 – April 2 morning. Grove City has five games left Later that day they had a in the season, after a home game resounding victory over Penn against Carnegie Mellon on Baseball State Behrend. The Wolverines Wednesday, March 25, which the 3/27 – vs. scored eight goals in the game Wolverines won 17-7. The men’s and held Penn State Behrend to last game, which will take place Waynesburg just one goal. on April 1, is an away game (H) 1 p.m. DH The team opened its season against Youngstown State with a 13-2 victory over Kent University. 3/28 – vs. State on Feb. 23. Since then, the Ultimately, the team wishes to Waynesburg (A) 3 Wolverines have defeated every go undefeated throughout the rest team they have played, including of the season and ideally make it p.m. Pitt in their scrimmage on March to nationals. 4/1 – vs. Saint 18. After four solid victories in “I’m excited for this year’s Vincent (A) 3 p.m. their first four games, the team team,” Stiff said. “If we don’t has much to look forward to for make it to the playoffs, I’d be 4/2 – vs. D’Youville the rest of the season. surprised. We’ve got a lot of tal- (H) 2 p.m. The team is led by seniors Pete ent on the team this year. We Tooley, Joel Stiff and Eric need to continue to come togeth- Rumbaugh. er as one unit, and do all that we Softball “The leadership of this team can to increase our chances of will play a big part in determin- making it to nationals.” 3/28 – vs. Geneva ing how much success we will This team really has nothing to (H) 11 a.m. achieve throughout the rest of the lose, and everything to gain. If season,” Stiff said. they continue to do well and win 3/31 – vs. Penn State Talented new additions, includ- out the rest of the season, they Greater Allegheny ing freshmen Kellen have the potential to advance to Quackenbush and Tim Irwin, nationals and go down as the (A) 4 p.m. have also played key roles in the most successful men’s club 4/2 – vs. Wash & Jeff team’s success thus far. Irwin lacrosse team in the history of Dr. Fred Jenny (H) 4 p.m. leads the team in goals scored, Grove City College. Senior Pete Tooley fights for defense against Penn State Behrend. along with senior Joel Stiff. Quackenbush, usually a mid- Women’s Water Polo fielder, has been playing attack for the past few games on 3/27 – vs. Utica account of the absence of Josh (A) 4 p.m. Hostetler, a junior who has been out-of-commission due to a punc- 3/27 – vs. Gannon tured lung. (A) 7 p.m. There are several components to fielding a successful lacrosse team. First and foremost, talent Men’s Tennis is necessary. Between the capa- 3/28 – vs. Wash & ble, experienced upperclassmen and the talented new additions, Jeff (H) 11 a.m. Grove City men’s club lacrosse 3/31 – vs. Allegheny is not suffering from a lack of talent in and amongst them- (H) 3:30 p.m. selves. 4/1 – vs. Case Second, the team needs to con- sist of members willing to work Western (H) 4 p.m. hard. As shown throughout both games on Saturday, Grove City is Dr. Fred Jenny willing to work. They got Freshman Kellen Quackenbush has been valuable as an attacker.

ior shortstop Ben Wilson singled Continuing the conference leadoff hitter Seth Thompson Herringshaw earned the win in Baseball home sophomore right fielder schedule the Wolverines played who went 3 for 3 with two dou- relief while allowing only one Scott Moran. Wilson scored on a host to the Saint Vincent College bles, followed by senior DH run through 2 2/3 innings of from page 18 double by sophomore DH Bearcats on Tuesday, March 24. Cody Koontz who doubled twice, work. Sophomore Andy Klimek Marcus Magister. In the first game, Hillegas and Stombaugh who also went 3 started the game on the hill while In the nightcap of the double- Senior Zach Hillegas earned the pitched a gem while allowing for 3. allowing three earned runs header, Grove City fell behind 3- win in relief while pitching one only one run on two hits through In the second game, Koontz through three innings of work. 0 before tying the game with scoreless inning with two strike- six innings of work. He main- singled home Kriger in the bot- Sophomore Chip Hasek worked 1 sophomore Butch Kriger’s three- outs. Sophomore Kyle Silk start- tained a no-hitter through five. tom of the seventh to secure 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball run double to the gap in left-cen- ed the game while allowing Tindall held the Bearcats in the Grove City’s third consecutive in relief. ter field. seven runs on five hits. Senior seventh to secure the win. home win. Kriger and Stombaugh The Wolverines boast a record The Wolverines took a 5-3 lead Matt Tindall threw two scoreless Offensively, the Wolverines were led the rally with singles to start of 5-6 overall and 2-3 in the in the bottom of the third as sen- innings in relief. paced by senior center fielder and the inning. PAC. Sports The Collegian 20 March 27, 2009

MEN’S VARSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING Courage sets NCAA record Eleven All-Americans ranked 6th in the nation By Andrew Parry Gagliardo, senior Peter Larsen Collegian Writer and Whitbeck. This relay team also finished third and earned Last week the Grove City All-American honors. men’s swim team made their way On the final morning, Courage into the record books. The team swam the 100 freestyle and broke went to the National Collegiate the oldest record in Division III, Athletic Association Division III held since 1985 by Kenyon’s Jim Championship meet held in Born. Minneapolis, Minn. and compet- The mark was set at a 43.65, ed over the course of four days. and in preliminaries, Courage Grove City came back one of the broke that record with a time of most decorated teams to ever 43.60. At finals, he won the race compete on the national stage. with a finishing time of 43.62, Senior Caleb Courage from becoming a three-time National Senior Caleb Courage Senior Drew Snyder Senior Peter Larsen Shippensburg, Pa. led the way Champion in that event. on the first night, along with Over the rest of the meet, soph- being ranked 13th. The team, teammate senior Tim Whitbeck omore Nate Nielsen, freshman including Courage, freshman Ben of Saegertown, Pa. The men fin- Nick Hamilton, freshman Kirk Bowser, sophomore Bennett ished second and third in the 50- Gagliardo and Courage swam the Keefer and Whitbeck, earned All- meter freestyle, respectively, 400 freestyle relay and placed American honors with a finishing with Courage being the first 12th overall. They swam in a time of 3:25.32. Grove City swimmer to ever time of 6:47.07, which earned the Other notable performances break the 20-second barrier. His men All-American honors. came from Bowser, who set the final time in the 50 was 19.97, Each of the 200- and 400- school record on the first day in while the third place Whitbeck meter medley relays placed high- the 200-meter individual medley finished close behind with er than expected with incredible with a time of 1:52.88, narrowly 20.03. swims not only by Courage but missing the consolation finals. Courage then went on to com- also by Larsen in the butterfly Gagliardo competed in the 50, pete and place in the 100 back- leg of the 400, sophomore 100 and 200 freestyles at the stroke, finishing tenth overall Camden Coppelli in the back- meet. Sophomore Nate Nielsen Freshman Clay Beckner with a time of 50.46 seconds. He stroke of the 200, and freshman The overall sixth-place finish was the anchor for the 200 Clay Beckner in the breaststroke was the highest in program histo- freestyle relay, which placed third leg of the 200. ry. Consequently, the swimmers overall, earning the relay team an The 200 medley relay placed came home to a crowd and roar All-American honor. The relay twelfth with Coppelli, freshman of applause outside of the team comprised senior Drew Clay Beckner, Larsen and Physical Learning Center on Snyder, freshman Kirk Gagliardo, Whitbeck. This race earned each campus. senior Tim Whitbeck and of the swimmers All-American Success for the swimmers has Courage. honors with their time of 1:32.33. now reached its climax, and the Courage also anchored the 400 The 400 medley relay placed Wolverines will start to focus on freestyle relay, swimming with eighth overall, dropping from the upcoming 2009-10 season.

Freshman Nick Hamilton Freshman Ben Bowser

Senior Tim Whitbeck Sophomore Camden Coppelli

Archive Senior Tim Whitbeck finished his career as a 14-time NCAA All-American. Freshman Kirk Gagliardo Sophomore Bennett Keefer