CollegianThe Student travels to November 14, 2008 Vol. 69 No. 10 Film Review: “Boy in China on Red Box trip the Striped Pajamas” Page 10 The Grove City College Newspaper Page 13 Orchesis rocks to the radio By Bethany Savage Grove City students who share Contributing Writer a love of dance. “We have an amazing group Yesterday through tomorrow, of very talented people,” the Orchesis dance production Dawson said. “I love getting to is back in Ketler Auditorium, share my passion for dance and audience members can with each of them. I have anticipate being impressed and made so many amazing friend- inspired by the performance. ships through Orchesis, and I The Orchesis dancers are love every minute I get to hopeful that the audience have spend with them.” as much fun watching as the Of the 89 members, only nine dancers had performing. are men. Senior head choreographer When asked whether the men Kelli Stewart said, “I hope that feel outnumbered, senior Will the audience enjoys it and that Cave responded, “Yeah, but they are dancing in their seats that’s not necessarily a bad by the end of the show!” thing!” That goal should be easily Orchesis members dedicate a achieved with the theme lot of time to perfecting their “Orchesis Rockin’ to the dances. Radio.” Auditions were held within The show consists of 18 the first few weeks of the dances to radio hits with dance semester, and practices began styles ranging from tap and bal- Josh Kitamura shortly thereafter. Students dance to Christina Aguilera’s song “Car Wash” at Orchesis. See more photos on pages 8-9. let to hip-hop. Dancers practice once a week Featured songs include The formance will also debut ographer Christianna Dawson Grove City College students for each of their dances. This Beatles’ “Blackbird,” Michael Orchesis’ “Dancing with the will dance with him as the who purchased votes to elect time commitment increases for Buble’s “Feeling Good,” U2’s Stars” fundraiser. “professionals.” They will their favorite professor. full rehearsals during the weeks “Sweetest Thing” and Michael Dr. Paul Schaefer, chair of dance to the song “Shake Your The proceeds will help fund before the show. Jackson’s “The Way You Make the department of religion, will Groove Thing.” dancers’ costumes in future That hefty time commitment Me Feel.” be featured as the “star.” Schaefer was chosen in the years. The Saturday afternoon per- Stewart and junior head chore- weeks preceding the show by Orchesis is a group of 89 See Orchesis, page 6 Physics students Shoeboxes are going tour Fermilab on a mission of love By Sarah Beth Gross Connecting Physics and Society. By Rachel Paul the project this year after the work to the kids," said Knox. senior who did it last Being able to have this experi- Collegian Managing Editor Chaperoned by chair of the Collegian Writer department of physics Dr. DJ year graduated ence has given Knox a Grove City College students Wagner, in addition to professors Operation Christmas Child and knew greater appreci- were handed a Nobel Prize this of physics Drs. Glen Marsch and makes a shoebox a treasure Knox would ation weekend at Fermi National Mark Fair, the students were the chest – of toys and God’s love. offer valu- and Accelerator Laboratories in second largest group sent by a Grove City College students able help Batavia, Ill. single college to the two-and-a- have once again responded to as well. pas- While not their own, the half day conference that began the call from Samaritan’s Purse Knox sion for medal’s owner represented just a last Thursday night and lasted to collect shoeboxes to distrib- has had a Operation small portion of the geniuses until last Saturday night. Riding ute, along with the Gospel, to unique Christmas among whom 25 of the College’s in a school bus to Naperville, a children around the world. outlook on Child. physics enthusiasts spent last suburb of Chicago, students split As an annual worldwide proj- Operation Drefs and weekend at the Sigma Pi Sigma their time at the conference ect, Operation Christmas Child Christmas Knox would Quadrennial Congress entitled between Fermilab and a places shoeboxes filled with Child after a love to see Scientific Citizenship: Naperville hotel. toys and gifts in the hands of mission Grove City children around the world. The trip he College collect See Fermilab, page 3 project started in 1990 by evan- took 500 boxes this year. gelist Franklin Graham, founder to Africa in February Last year, the school collected of Samaritan's Purse and son of of his senior year in high 305. Billy Graham; today Operation school. Because the boxes had “It’s a big goal, but we know Christmas Child distributes to travel so far, they arrived it’s possible,” Drefs said. over 1.3 million shoeboxes. while he was in Africa. Knox Already the response has Along with the gifts, school was actually able to hand out been very positive. Through supplies, toys and sweets, chil- the gift boxes to the children. posters, e-mails and flyers, dren find the gospel message The experience was priceless. many organizations have gotten inside each box. Knox said it was so special to involved and committed to a Juniors Kelsey Drefs and see the faces of the children certain number of boxes. Jake Knox are leading this when they received their box. The process is simple, which year’s Operation Christmas The children were thrilled makes the goal very attainable. Child efforts at the College. with their toys, although some Over the past several weeks, Drefs got involved with the of them didn’t even know how students have visited the table program in elementary school, to use them. set up in the Breen Student Courtesy Adam Argondizzo so she was familiar with the "It was awesome to be able to Grove City congress attendees outside of Fermilab. process. She took the lead on explain how American toys See Shoeboxes, page 3 News The Collegian 2 November 14, 2008 Write down on the [Animal] Farm By Anne Marie Booth Institute for Humane Studies. The essay lays out further argu- Collegian News Co-Editor Unlike many of the materials and ments for VanEerden’s position. opportunities offered by IHS, Although his arguments come Freshman James VanEerden which are normally geared toward from several sources, including spent his summer on a farm – on college students, this essay contest Scripture, VanEerden’s intent was George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” was for high school seniors only. to “convey a moral message to a that is. His essay on Orwell’s The essay was to be based on secular university in a compelling work merited a first-place finish in George Orwell’s classic work way without being abrasive and the First Annual Institute for “Animal Farm.” Contestants overbearing.” Humane Studies National High answered the questions “Could the In October, the judges notified School Essay Contest sponsored animals’ revolution have succeed- VanEerden that he won first place by George Mason University. ed? Why or why not?” in the contest and would receive a Farm work involves both work- Van Eerden’s essay examined $1,500 scholarship. ing the land and harvesting; the attempted utopia of “Animal “In addition, I received scholar- VanEerden did a great deal of dig- Farm” in light of the concept of ship offers for summer programs ging, but, in his case, he was dig- Humanity 2.0; this concept at [George Mason] University and ging through Orwell’s text for involves the belief that, much like offers for paid internships over the deeper meaning. He, too, experi- plants, animals and humans go summer,” he said. enced a harvest this October – not through different phases of The IHS contest is not of vegetables but of his winning growth. Proponents of this con- VanEerden’s first brush with essay. cept foresee a utopian future in recognition. He recently received The seeds for VanEerden’s suc- which humanity will “transcend” the Congressional Award Gold cess were planted many years ear- the physical body, and all differ- Medal in Washington, D.C. He lier. VanEerden is the oldest of 10 ences will melt away to create a has been published in several children and was raised on a farm state of perfection. newspapers and was a runner-up amidst 25 acres of forest in north- “The same underlying presuppo- in the Rockingham Community ern North Carolina. sition exists in “Animal Farm,” College Foundation Essay He started writing at the age of and it is the basis for the farm’s Contest. He and his large family nine – short stories of villains and failure” VanEerden said. were also featured on a reality TV super-heroes – and, as he grew His essay contends that the ani- show in Colorado several years older, he “wanted to utilize my mals’ revolution could not have ago. enjoyment of writing for a finan- succeeded. He lays out the princi- Just as farmers in the area have cial purpose.” ples at the heart of the farm ani- gathered in their harvest and are Taking the advice of friend and mals’ revolt against the human making their preparations for the career counselor Ben McIndoe, farmer. One principle is that the next year, VanEerden has collect- “who has helped me with life animals began with a belief that ed his harvest and is making planning [and] scholarship search- all of them were “brothers,” preparations for his future success. es for many years,” VanEerden despite their differences. This Freshman James VanEerden He has joined both the Speech and entered the contest early this sum- belief was set aside as the animals Debate Team and the Law Society mer. acknowledged the superior nature the notion of equality. extent that the only constant of here at the College and is accli- The essay contest, sponsored by of the pigs in “the work of teach- Another principle was that the their legal system was that it was mating himself to an environment George Mason University, was the ing and organizing the others.” animals tried to establish a seven- “essentially ruled by one law apart from the farm that nourished newest in a selection of scholar- The community’s practical needs law legal system. As time went alone: There is no law,” his growth into an award-winning ship opportunities offered by the led to the quick abandonment of on, the laws changed to such an VanEerden said in his essay. young writer. Center for Vision & Values Energy saving contest rolls out Freedom Readers announces weekly program to teach on economy and monthly winners In the current financial climate, [email protected]. and disseminating timely insights Nov. 7, 2008 tip of the week by sophomore Lara Linden: it is more important than ever for President of the Foundation for with 150 opinion editorials in the “Tell your RD about a leaking shower or sink to reduce water America’s young people to have Economic Freedom since 2007-08 academic year. usage and save energy.” a good understanding of basic September, Reed is the founder Beginning with the days of free market economic principles. and president emeritus of The renowned economics professor October’s energy saving idea of the month by It is with that goal that The Mackinac Center for Public Dr. Hans Sennholz, Grove City sophomore Daniel Hanson: Center for Vision & Values at Policy and a past president of the College has long valued the con- “Lower the overhead lights in the STU between 12 a.m. and 7 Grove City College has estab- State Policy Network. He is on cise, well-written and entertain- a.m. All of the overhead track lights as well as the ceiling fixtures lished a new dessert program, the Center’s advisory board and ing opinion editorial grounded in are at full brightness.” “Freedom Readers,” aimed at is a 1998 Grove City College academically sound arguments. educating students through the Alumni Achievement Award win- economics editorial writing of ner. free market thinkers. The Center plans to host three Foundation for Economic “Freedom Readers” evening Education President Larry Reed dessert programs each semester ’75 and Elle Speicher ’08 of the with a writer discussing his or Charles G. Koch Charitable her free market economics edito- Foundation will lead off the first rial and presentations from recent dessert program at 7 p.m. Nov. graduates working in the policy 18 in the Memorial Room in the arena. In addition to educating Pew Fine Arts Center. Dr. Jeffrey students to free market principles Herbener, chairman of the and increasing interest in the department of economics, will Center’s programming, “Freedom introduce Reed. The program is Readers” aims to expand knowl- free and open to the public, edge of freedom-oriented policy although seating is limited. career and study opportunities. Register in advance with Brenda The Center for Vision & Values Vinton at (724) 450-1541 or at has gained expertise in writing The Collegian News November 14, 2008 3

end of an interstate neutrino Fermilab research project; others visited the Center for Particle Astrophysics. from page 1 After the tours, participants wandered through the atrium, When students arrived at the viewing the various research hotel last Thursday night, gradu- posters, many of which were cre- ate programs and different ated by Grove City College stu- physics-related organizations dents. were assembled in the ballroom, On Saturday the conference giving students the ability to continued with lectures and work- peruse the various postgraduate shops including the plenary lec- choices for those with degrees in ture, “How to Watch Atoms Sing, physics. Many booths gave out Electrons Hop and Molecules small tokens, some as minor as Dance: Using Fast Light Pulses to pens or bookmarks, but others Observe and Control Nature,” gave away or displayed such fas- which was overwhelmingly a cinations as portable LED bulbs favorite. and a “magic” wand that could A small contingent of students levitate pieces of foil. carved time out of their busy “Physicists love toys,” Marsch schedule to make a quick trip to

said. Courtesy Sam Cohen Chicago. Unfortunately they The conference officially began From left, Senior Aaron Yaeger, freshman Melody Carlson, senior Sarah Beth Gross, sophomores Sam missed a few lectures, but they Thursday night with the first of Cohen and Ashley Cetnar, senior Becky Crema and juniors Adam Argondizzo and Shaun Mills gaze at returned for a banquet on seven plenary lectures. Jill Tarter, their reflection in the “Bean” in Chicago, a mirror-plated representation of a cloud in Millenium Park. Saturday night. director of the Center for the At the banquet in the hotel ball- Search for Extra Terrestrial only Star-Wars-like office facili- workshops. Well-credentialed Deputy Director Young-Kee Kim room, awards were granted for art Intelligence Research at the SETI ties, quaint prairie-style employee speakers presented on topics talked. Mainly because I felt like entries in the art competition. Institute, spoke about her reasons housing and range buffalo but ranging from governmental scien- it had the most physics.” Fermilab houses its own art for holding out hope that there is also the impressive Tevatron, a tific policy to scientific curricula. Fermilab allowed tours that gallery and takes great pride in another inhabitable planet in the particle collider situated 30 feet SPS leadership encouraged small- catered to a wide range of inter- celebrating the interaction universe. Tarter’s list of factual below earth’s surface with a cir- group discussions and specifically ests. Some attendees visited the between art and science. Both inaccuracies in the movie cumference of four miles. carved out time for these after Collider Detector, a detector Marsch and senior Cara Taber “Contact,” in which the main Half the attendees took advan- certain lectures. which examines proton and anti- won awards in different cate- heroine was based on Tarter, was tage of a breakfast with notable When not in lectures, students proton collisions in an effort to gories for their entries. met especially with enthusiastic names in science. Many Grove were allowed to take tours of the discover new high-energy parti- Dr. Leon Lederman, a former laughter. City students found themselves at different facilities at Fermilab. cles; others saw the grid comput- director of Fermilab, gave the cul- Early Friday morning confer- a table with the son of a Nobel “My favorite thing about ing center, which houses both manative plenary lecture, showing ence members boarded school prize winner, who passed the Fermilab was the tours – they computers and robots for various that physics people can have a buses which carried them from medal around the table. were really awesome. Especially large projects at both Fermilab sense of humor when he said that the hotel to Fermilab, a beautiful From breakfast until late after- seeing the CDF,” freshman and CERN, in France. Some he was old enough “to remember institution situated on grounds noon, participants attended a Melody Carlson said. “My stopped at the Main Injector when the Dead Sea was just large enough to incorporate not plethora of plenary lectures and favorite lecture was where the Neutrino Oscillation Search, one sick.”

Child reaches children who would other- Alumni, professor recieve funding wise not get anything for Christmas, and Deep Springs International, a charitable relied on other students to help. It became the Shoeboxes that brings added joy to the Christmas water-purification project envisioned and winner in the non-profit category at the 2006 from page 1 season. realized by four Grove City College alumni Grove City College Business Plan From shoebox to treasure chest, and advised by one professor, has been Competition. From there, Dykstra and Mech, Union to receive information and shoe- Operation Christmas Child creates an awarded funding through the 2008 Templeton along with Michael Ritter ’06, Katie Garland boxes to fill. Then, depending on the age easy way to reach needy children around Freedom Awards program. ’06 and James Palmer ’07, grew the project and gender of the child, the boxes have the world. Not only will these children A program of the Atlas Economic Research into a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. been filled with suitable items. Drefs receive a special Christmas present, they Foundation, the 16 recipients from four conti- The organization focuses on creating water also encouraged students to include a get to experience the best Christmas gift nents were chosen from more than 70 appli- treatment businesses by building partnerships small note and a picture to add a more of all – the love of Christ. cations in 58 countries. Two $10,000 awards between budding young entrepreneurs, personal touch. Drefs said a Grove City are given in each of eight categories, one to schools, non-profits and financial institutions student got a note back from the child an established institute and one to an emerg- in Haiti. The hope is to broaden to other who received her box and was especially ing institute. countries. encouraged. Deep Springs was the emerging institute But clean water is not where the project ends. Completed boxes were dropped off in winner in the “Social Entrepreneurship” cate- Deep Springs hopes that school attendance Harbison Chapel all this week. From gory. According to Atlas, “DSI’s unique pro- will be boosted, students will be educated there Drefs and Knox will take the gram to increase the availability of safe water about good hygiene and unemployment will boxes to a church in New Wilmington, in Haiti facilitates the development of locally be combated. where Samaritan’s Purse will pick them owned businesses that supply water treatment Named for the late investor and philan- up. products at prices that rural Haitians can thropist, Sir John Templeton, the awards pro- Drefs said the most amazing part of afford.” gram was established in 2003 to recognize this process for her so far has been the Deep Springs began in 2006 as the brain- the contributions of independent think tanks great campus-wide response. She is child of Dr. Timothy Mech, professor of busi- to the understanding of freedom. Atlas will thrilled with how many organizations on ness and entrepreneurship and a researcher in host the Templeton Freedom Awards confer- campus want to get involved with methods to fight world poverty. As a student ence to feature the winners on Nov. 13 in Operation Christmas Child, and she in 2006, Ruth (Entwistle ’07) Dykstra Washington, D.C. The Atlas Economic hopes that will help to reach the goal Jacob Knox researched water purification while interning Research Foundation has been supporting A young boy opens his Operation this year. Knox said it’s the end result Christmas Child care package. with Hope for the Children of Haiti. She projects that promote the free society for that motivates him. Operation Christmas quickly realized the scope of the task and more than 25 years. SGA VP position open The term for one of SGA’s Vice Presidents for Social Activities expires in December. If you are interested in being interviewed for this position, please contact Ryan F. Biese at [email protected]. News The Collegian 4 November 14, 2008

FRENCH CONNECTION Salut! Poston enjoys Germany visit Dear Students: This is the well, was to Trier, the oldest eighth of our articles from the German City, which dated back College’s International Study to 16 B.C. Trier still has part of Center in Nantes, France. Each its old Roman Aqueduct stand- week we will print another let- ing. We were able to tour it and ter from the Grovers abroad. get a marvelous view of the city. Bonjour, Grove City! When we were on the fourth level of the building we ran into I am highly certain that each a tour group – complete with a article I write starts with close to man dressed in Roman guard the same thing: “This adventure gear. My (very) broken German was the best of the whole semes- let me understand some of the ter.” I will not disappoint you, history of the building. He said my vast fan base; fall break was that official marriages were my favorite experience thus far. I done inside the aqueduct and departed Nantes on Tuesday afterwards the groom would cut afternoon, ready to start my first off the left hand of the bride. Or solo journey and venture all the that only one emperor was ever way to: Germany. I was able to to actually visit the city. Like I navigate the Paris tram system to said, my German isn’t that switch train stations, all while good. juggling three bags – I mean, Courtesy Elizabeth Poston I spent the remainder of my who packs light? From Paris I Poston (left) with Daniel and Mrs. Hanson at the Heidelberg Castle. trip relaxing and just hanging out made it on to Strasbourg. Here hostel; which, of course, was for military TV stations. walk up a 12 percent incline to with the family. After being in all was the initial plan: my train got located in the seediest part of We were able to take two day the castle on the hill. The view of these great and exotic cities in at 20h (8 p.m.), and I was just town possible. trips. Mrs. Hanson, 10 year-old was breathtaking. Our exploring and on all these grand adven- going to sit in the train station Once arriving in Germany, land Daniel and I traveled to of the castle was cut short by tures, it was truly a blessing to until my next one left at 5h of the Schnitzel, Bier and BMW, Heidelberg where the oldest jaw- hunger pains, which were then spend some time in the country (5a.m.). Problem: the train station I stayed with an American family bone was found in all of Europe filled with Pommes Frits, and absorb the local flavor – all closes at 0h (midnight). I was that lives right off the military back in 1907. In Heidelberg, we Spaghetti Eis and the Heidelberg while speaking English and play- then kicked out onto the street base Ramstein. It was so nice to saw the usual churches, a prison ginger snap. ing Wii. like a vagabond. Thankfully, I stay with a family. As a bonus I and a kindergarten. The highlight The other day trip we took, Au revoir, was able to hail a cab and get a got to see real football – hooray of the trip was when we made the this time with Mr. Hanson as Elizabeth Poston

Church ladies make noise Collegian awards Green Eyeshades The 2008-09 Grove City problems of a rural Minnesota During the 2006-07 academic year, The Collegian initiated the Collegian Green Eyeshade Award for College Guest Artist Series con- church about to undergo newspaper staffers who show exemplary work each week. The Award has been reinstated for the 2008- tinues with the second of four changes in 1964. They stave off 09 academic year. performances, Troupe potential disasters, share and Sponsored by the Communications Office, the award shows support and appreciation for staffers’ America’s musical comedy debate recipes, instruct the work and helps them build their portfolios and resume. “Church Basement Ladies” on young and keep the pastor on The green eyeshade visor is a symbol of in-the-trenches journalism and also refers to head gear worn Nov. 17. The show begins at due course while enjoying (and by copy editors and “others engaged in vision-intensive, detail-oriented occupations.” 7:30 p.m. in Ketler Auditorium tolerating) each other as the The Society of Professional Journalists also has an award program of the same name. of the Pew Fine Arts Center. “steel magnolias” of the church. Each week, Collegian Staff Adviser Amy Clingensmith ’96, with input from section editors, names A celebration of the church A limited quantity of tickets, one or two winners based on work for that issue. Those honored may have written a story, taken a pho- basement kitchen and the which cost $10 each, is still tograph, designed a page, created a headline, forged ahead in advertising, edited an article or advanced women who work there, available for the Nov. 17 per- the effort in supporting the mission of The Collegian. Weekly winners received a certificate as well as a “Church Basement Ladies” fea- formance. For more informa- $5 voucher to the Gedunk. tures four distinct characters tion, contact the Grove City The winner for the Nov. 7 issue was Carl Laamanen for his Community Living Privilege series. and their relationships as they College Financial Services Congratulations Carl! organize the food and solve the Office at (724) 458-2194. The Collegian News November 14, 2008 5 Streams of Justice flow, persecution awareness produces harvest of prayer and action By Sarah Boyd brothers and sisters overseas.” Collegian News Co-Editor Yet Herman also recognizes “that our most powerful tool is A vision is becoming a reality prayer. If only one result arises for a group of Grove City from this engagement, then I College students who pray for hope it is a commitment to prayer “streams of justice” to cover the for the persecuted church.” world’s brokenness. Streams of Working with Voice of the Justice, an on-campus network- Martyrs fulfills Streams of ing group, aims to increase Justice’s goal, as Wharton said, to awareness of social justice issues “work with existing groups to – Christian persecution, sex traf- give them an outlet for their love ficking, poverty and hunger – and care.” and provide opportunities to put “When Jesus calls us to love that knowledge and faith into others,” Wharton said, “it is a call action. to justice.” Next week, Streams of Justice Whether bringing speakers to will partner with Voice of the campus or organizing projects Martyrs to give students opportu- like Action Packs, Easton said nities to learn from a guest she has learned through Streams speaker about the persecuted of Justice “how utterly dependent church and then to follow up I have to be on God to make sure with the Action Pack program 7 that the goal, the motives are p.m., on Monday. Darcie Gill of completely theocentric.” Voice of the Martyrs will present Easton also emphasized “main- an alternative chapel in Sticht taining the integrity of the vision Lecture Hall. Gill will share through prayer, being strength- experiences from her work with Workers in the field will distribute the Action Packs made on Campus to persecuted Pakistanis. ened by His Spirit and not trying persecuted Christians around the of “how connected we are” and “The first big hurdle,” Easton each pack a Bible storybook used to do it on my own.” world. knows that persecuted Christians said, “is increasing awareness.” for teaching and evangelism pur- Herman said, “The most signif- Senior Sarah Easton, a Streams are “so encouraged that Then, awareness can fuel poses. Purchasing a pack covers icant thing God has taught me of Justice founder, said that Gill Christians in America haven’t action. Streams of Justice will the bag, storybook, domestic and through working with Streams of brings extraordinary stories from forgotten about them.” follow up Gill’s presentation with international shipping. During all Justice is that He is bigger and her work in the field. Sophomore Lisa Herman said, a hands-on project for students to next week, Streams of Justice mightier than every injustice and “She’s been all over the world, “I don’t think we realize the suf- support the persecuted church. will take orders for Action Packs abuse we may suffer in this life.” so it should be really interesting,” fering and abuse of so many of The Voice of the Martyrs in the Breen Student Union from Streams of Justice invites stu- Easton said. our brothers and sisters in Christ, Action Pack program will enable 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. dents to gather in Harbison On Tuesday, Gill will also and Darcie Gill of Voice of the students to aid persecuted Easton described the Action Chapel at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays to speak in chapel. Martyrs can hopefully represent Christians in Pakistan, where the Packs as an “order now, do later” pray for issues of social justice. When she heard Gill speak at a the importance of prayer and need is currently the greatest. system; while orders will be The most urgent request of per- Voice of the Martyrs conference, action.” Groups or individuals can pur- placed next week, the packs will secuted brothers and sisters Easton said, “It was so ingrained Sophomore Kip Wharton hopes chase an Action Pack for $20 and be distributed, filled and shipped abroad is simply: “Pray for us.” in [Gill] that these are truly our Gill’s message will bring fill the pack with basic necessi- abroad early next semester. The Action Pack ministry offers a brothers and sisters” who are suf- “increased response to global jus- ties to be sent to a persecuted Herman sees the Action Pack tangible means of encouraging fering in other parts of the world. tice issues and a more realistic Pakistani Christian family. Voice program as “a tangible means of persecuted Christians that they Easton was struck by the reality view of these issues.” of the Martyrs also includes with actually doing something for our are not forgotten. News The Collegian 6 November 14, 2008

Outside the bubble... Google offers services to the government Rwanda expels ambassador

Google has decided to partner with the United States government to track influenza outbreaks in The Rwandan government has expelled the German ambassador America. and recalled its own ambassador to Germany due to a dispute over a “‘Flu Trends’ uses search terms that people put into the web giant to figure out where influenza is heat- detained presidential aide, Miss Rose Kabuye. ing up and will notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in real time,” drudgereport.com “Foreign Minister Rosemary Museminali said the German envoy reported Tuesday. would not be welcome until the arrest of protocol chief Rose Kabuye Google plans to single out search terms people put into the search bar in order to determine where was resolved,” Reuters.com reported. “Kabuye was detained in influenza is most prevalent. Drudgereport.com reported that Google would keep user information confi- Frankfurt on Sunday in connection with a killing that triggered the dential and that no one’s personal identification or information would be used or passed on to the govern- 1994 genocide.” ment. Kabuye is one of nine “Google Flu Trends can never be used to identify individual users because we rely on anonymized, Rwandan officials sought aggregated counts of how often search queries occur each week,” Google told Drudgereport.com. for the attack against A group of engineers has made it possible for Google’s search engine to simply keep a running tally, by President Juvenal area, of words related to the flu, “including thermometer, flu symptoms, muscle aches, chest congestion Habyarimana’s airplane. and others,” drudgereport.com reported. “His murder is widely “One thing we found last year when we validated this model is it tended to predict surveillance data,” seen as the spark that led said Dr. Lyn Finelli, the chief of influenza surveillance at CDC. “The data are really, really timely. They to the deaths of some were able to tell us on a day-to-day basis the relative direction of flu activity for a given area. They were 800,000 people in about a week ahead of us. They could be used … as early warning signal for flu activity.” Rwanda,” BBC.com This ability explores a new way of using the Internet. reported. “I think we are just scratching the surface of what’s possible with collective intelligence,” Dr. Thomas German officials claim Malone, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said. that the barring of Kabuye was not meant as a sever- - Compiled by Sarah Beth Gross ing of diplomatic ties. bbcnews.com Rose Kabuye, the presidential aide. Collegian Managing Editor

their friends are involved or because they Orchesis have had danced throughout high school and are excited to continue through this Annual Christmas concerts from page 1 venue. Others like junior Shi Chen joined does not necessarily induce stress, howev- because past shows “inspired me to want find temporary new home er. to dance!” “One of the highlights of my week is All Orchesis members have one goal in The annual Grove City College cello ensemble on Dec. 2. going to dance practices. It’s my chance common Carnegie Christmas Concert Series is On Dec. 3, the Touring choir and to forget about the stress of classes and “We are hoping to share the gift of scheduled for 12:15 to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 to 5. Chamber Singers will enthrall audi- just have fun. Some of my best memories dance that the Lord has given to each [of] The annual event, hosted by the ences and vocal soloists will perform so far at Grove City have been with us with all of the amazing audience mem- Carnegie Alumni Center, is free and on Dec. 4. Orchesis,” Dawson said. bers that come to support us in the show,” open to the public. By the end of the week, on Dec. 5 Stewart agreed, saying, “I love Dawson said. “We want to put on the best Due to Carnegie construction, the the Trombone Choir and Gallery Brass absolutely everything about [Orchesis]! I possible show and provide some great concerts will be held this year in the will present. love the friendships I have made, I love entertainment for our audiences.” 300-seat Recital Hall of the Pew Fine Performances are coordinated by Dr. sharing the gift of dance with those The Orchesis show began performances Arts Center on upper campus. Edwin Arnold, chair of the department around me and I love that I am able to last night and will continue in Ketler Each day, different campus musi- of music and fine arts. Complimentary use dance as a means to glorify God.” Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center cians will perform half-hour concerts light refreshments and hot beverages There will be approximately 20 new tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with a celebrating the season. will be served. Orchesis members on stage this weekend. matniee at 3 p.m tomorrow. The lineup includes a saxophone Parking for the concerts will be Dancers are attracted to Orchesis for a The matinee performance features the quartet and woodwind quintet on Dec. available off the College’s Madison variety of reasons, most notably because “Dancing with the Stars” number. 1, followed by a string quartet and Avenue or East Main Street entrances. Prof presents paper Coulter contributes to Catholic commentary Grove City College Professor changes.” tions were struck down by a fed- (Lexington Books) edited by D. of Political Science and Coulter said the paper asked eral court in Pittsburgh after Paul Sullins and Anthony Blasi, Humanities Dr. Michael Coulter “what led to the change in the being challenged by the home professors of sociology at the ’91 has presented research at a legal environment of home school advocacy coalition for Catholic University of America conference and written a chapter schooling.” In 1970, home being too vague. The state then and Tennessee State University, for a commentary on Catholic schooling was essentially illegal produced a law in 1988 that respectively. social doctrine. and largely unheard of, only solidified the legality of home The chapter was originally This summer, Coulter present- practiced by a few and without schooling. The law was influ- delivered as part of a panel dis- ed a paper in Boston at the legal protection. By 1995, home enced by lobbying efforts of cussion at the 2006 meeting of American Political Science schooling was “essentially legal home school advocates. Coulter the Society of Catholic Social Association’s annual meeting. everywhere,” due in part to legal said the paper might be the basis Scientists. Coulter revised the Titled “The Legalization of advocacy and the development for a future book. paper in early 2008, and the Home Schooling,” Coulter of an advocacy coalition. Coulter also recently wrote a book was published in “examined the changing legal In Pennsylvania, for example, chapter titled “Serving the September. and regulatory environment of Coulter said there was a legal Person through the Political Coulter joined the Grove City home schooling from 1970 to challenge to home schooling due Community” for “Catholic College faculty in 1995 after the present as well as the possi- to certain legal requirements in Social Thought: American having earned his master’s and Dr. Michael Coulter ble causes of those legal Pennsylvania law. These regula- Reflections on the Compendium” Ph.D. at University of Dallas. The Collegian Life November 14, 2008 7 PROF-FILE Sound Off

Defying the formulas If you could design a Cavicchi enjoys analysis and the outdoors float for the Macy’s By Arielle Bateman Thanksgiving Day Parade, Collegian Life Co-Editor what would it be? “We don’t need engineers to plug numbers into formulas,” Dr. “I would do a High School Thomas Cavicchi said, professor Musical float, with everybody of electrical engineering. “We singing and dancing around it.” need engineers to develop for- ~Katie Imler, junior mulas in creative ways.” Perhaps it is Cavicchi’s “Noah’s Ark – with animals – demand for creative thinking that not real ones, obviously.” makes his control systems and ~Julie Lane, sophomore communication systems classes challenging for senior electrical ‘“How the Grinch Stole engineers. He drives his students Christmas.” toward excellence, encouraging ~Kelsey Drefs, junior them to apply their knowledge instead of memorizing informa- “It would be acrobats dressed tion for an exam. up as Pilgrims and Indians Accordingly, Cavicchi’s office doing a whole circus routine – wall bears a handwritten slogan: it would be a big one. I think “Analyze, don’t memorize.” it would be sweet.” Cavicchi asks his students, ~Chris Martin, senior “Does this formula really apply in this situation? Try to really “I’d design a float that looked understand whatever it is you’re Courtesy Dr. Cavicchi Dr. Thomas Cavicchi and his wife enjoy hiking in Mt. Washington, N.H. like a giant root beer float. Get doing.” it?” Cavicchi has been a proponent Technology to complete his So he drives his students toward far south of Pittsburgh), Cook ~Rachel Lee, senior of this practical sort of education undergraduate degree. He went excellence. Forest and McConnell’s Mill. from an early age. Growing up in to the University of Illinois in Though Cavicchi could take “The hiking is a wonderful “Anything with Legos. a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio, Champagne for his master’s pride in his 15 years of teaching thing because it brings us close Probably a Lego Squanto.” he forayed into the mechanical degree and grew through his experience, he approaches his to God’s creation,” Cavicchi ~Kris Thompson, sophomore realm by dissecting the family’s exposure to different cultures. discipline with humility. said. “When you have a chance electronics and appliances. “So many of the grad students “One thing that I learned at to go into nature, you get … a “I would make the Japanese “I enjoyed taking things apart: were from different countries,” MIT was how little I know in little peace from the hectic block print ‘Navaro Rapids’ the TVs, the tape recorders and Cavicchi said. He enjoyed partic- relation to the experts in my world.” by Utagawa Hiroshige in float the toasters,” Cavicchi said. ipating in an international stu- field, which is humbling,” he In addition to hiking, he savors form.” Along with his brother, dents’ Bible study and deepening said. Likewise, Cavicchi pushes outdoor adventures like white- ~Hannah Later, sophomore Cavicchi conducted electronic his faith during his years as a his students to learn more, water rafting in Maine, camping experiments with a Knight kit student there. building up their base of knowl- and distance running. “I would build a soil structure and later a Lafayette150-in-one. After receiving his doctorate edge. “Over the years, my brother like a castle and then plant The kits enabled the boys to from the University of Illinois, “I try to help them in the and I have run in some races and flowers, ferns and other vege- explore the world of AM radios: Cavicchi taught graduate stu- development of their discipline: sometimes Stephanie too,” tation in it, so you would actu- relay circuits; alarms and con- dents at the University of Akron. perseverance, work ethic, knowl- Cavicchi said. ally have a living float.” ductivity testing; and more. He learned about an opening in edge, academic integrity.” If his His pleasure in physical activi- ~Elizabeth Simmons The experiments evidently Grove City College’s engineer- students experience downsizing ty serves a dual purpose some- sophomore helped cultivate a family passion ing department and chose to in the workplace, such skills times, as Cavicchi enjoys biking for science: Cavicchi’s brother apply. might preserve their jobs, to work. He said, “I like to think “Calvin and Hobbes. They currently works as a physicist “I was attracted to the Cavicchi said. it’s something to do for the envi- have Snoopy but they never and his sister works as an artist Christian orientation of the Overall, he appreciates the ronment.” have Calvin and Hobbes.” as well as a researcher in physics College and its mission to pro- environment in Hoyt Hall. He When time permits, he pursues ~Jordie Melton, freshman and the history of science. vide high-quality academics in a said, “There’s a lot going on; additional interests at home, Cavicchi spent his first semes- Christian environment,” he said. there’s a lot of responsibility. I including art, history and read- “I would do a float of the Ten ter of college at Cornell “I think it’s exciting when a certainly have enjoyed working ing. Also, he said, “I’m a true Commandments. It’s an issue University, then transferred to person with great faith also has with people in my department.” music lover.” in our country right now, with Massachusetts Institute of great knowledge,” Cavicchi said. But his deepest love lies out- Though he no longer disassem- whether they should be in side the classroom. bles toasters, Cavicchi still front of courthouses. I think “I am very fortunate to live enjoys learning how devices the float should stand for with the love of my life, work. But he said, “These days something.” In Chapel this week Stephanie,” he said. “We have it’s becoming harder because a ~Jordan Harper, freshman our unique personalities … cou- lot more things are integrated Sunday, November 16 pled with our humor and now…information [is] stored on “Mine would be a family: a Vespers: “Totally Human” Christian faith, [which] brings us a chip. It’s a different world mom and dad, a black boy, a a lot of joy.” there now on those terms.” Dominican girl, and four [chil- Monday, November 17 After meeting on the Internet, Cavicchi’s life exemplifies his dren] of their own.” Darcie Gill, they wrote letters as pen pals, he creative approach to engineering: ~Meghan Moughler, junior Voice of the Martyrs said. “As we corresponded, we you can’t just plug him into a 7 p.m., Sticht Lecture Hall got to know each other better. stereotypical formula. In fact, he “A float of the different We realized that we shared many places little value on the use of Thanksgiving foods, like Tuesday, November 18 of the [same interests].” generalizations to define an indi- someone dressed up as a Darcie Gill One of the couple’s shared vidual. pumpkin pie.” Voice of the Martyrs passions is for the outdoors. The “I don’t like the stereotypes ~Laura Mercer, junior week of their marriage, they too much,” Cavicchi said. “Each Thursday, November 20 hiked Mt. Washington in New person is unique. I think that we “I love the parade! I would Grove City College Men’s Hampshire. In Western should try to enjoy the have a bunch of mimes on my Ensemble Pennsylvania, the couple enjoys person...whatever eccentricities, float.” exploring the Ohio Pile (located whatever they have to offer.” ~Melissa Brown, junior Life The Collegian 8 November 14, 2008 From Beatles to Buble

Josh Kitamura Sophomore Cailin White and senior Kara Ley are working at the “Carwash,” yeah.

Josh Kitamura Josh Kitamura Sophomore Laura Palazzo and jun- Sophomore Gabrielle Fairbaugh dances “In ior Cerise Fereshetian release their the Light” of the stage and God’s glory. Josh Kitamura inner nerd in “Dum Diddly.” Orchesis dancers present “A Time for Us.”

Josh Kitamura The Beatles’ “Blackbird” is a featured song in this year’s Orchesis dance show. The Collegian Life November 14, 2008 9

Orchesis takes audiences on a musical tour

Josh Kitamura Seniors Ashley Bazo, left, Kimberly Stains, right, and junior Megan Grayburn, center, demand “RESPECT,” just a little bit.

Josh Kitamura Dancers are “Feeling Good” about this year’s Orchesis.

Josh Kitamura Orchesis members dance for the joy in their hearts in “Rhapsody Josh Kitamura in Blue.” Senior Head Choreographer Kelli Stewart graces the stage in “Don’t Stop Dancing.” Life The Collegian 10 November 14, 2008 Evangelizing under cover Red Box missionary Sarah Sims ventures to China By Ellie Haizlett Collegian Writer This past summer, senior Sarah Sims went to China and met challenges that she had never expected. From June 16 to Aug. 12, she worked in Bejing through International Business as Missions Internship (IBAMI). This organization gives young people the chance to share their faith by networking with Christian Chinese professionals. Sims and one other IBAMI team member worked for Canmay International, a govern- Courtesy Sarah Sims Courtesy Sarah Sims Sims and the IBAMI team visit Tiananmen Square. Sims worked with orphans in Jiang Xi. ment investment and immigration services company. She worked family that ran a house church. “We were dripping with sweat for prayer and Bible study, how- the Ukraine, South Africa and the 40 hours per week proofreading Hosting the women put the fami- just sitting still. My legs were ever, the children surrounded Dominican Republic,” Sims said. legal documents that had been ly members at higher risk. The swollen from so many mosquito them out of curiosity. “I expected to be effective and translated into English and talk- police came to the apartment bites, and we had to shower with They wanted to know why the change lives but a lot of times I ing to clients interested in going twice during their stay, but the buckets,” she said. group worshipped, and they couldn’t find joy in my circum- to the United States. Her main interns were elsewhere when they She could not wait to return to asked questions like, “How do I stances. My joy had to come goal, however, was to befriend entered. Beijing at the end of the week. pray?” from God because I couldn’t and share the gospel with her The IBAMI team did not attend When the train ride back to Unable to communicate draw it out on my own.” coworkers. their host families’ house Beijing was postponed a couple because of the language barrier, “Being in China made me real- Sims became good friends with churches so that they would not of days, Sims was upset. Sims committed to praying for ize how lost I am without Christ an English-speaking colleague further endanger the family mem- “After throwing myself a pity the orphans. One little boy in par- and that He is the one who named Yao Nan, with whom she bers. Instead, the group wor- party, I prayed that night. I told ticular grabbed her heart and her changes lives,” she said. spent her lunch breaks every day. shipped at a government- God I could not get through the prayers. At the end of the week, Sims also acknowledged the “God provided me with a approved church for expatriates. week without Him because I did he and 12 others accepted Christ. unpleasantness as well as the friend at work,” Sims said. “He In mid-July, the IBAMI group not want to be there. For the rest “It is neat to know that God beauty involved in godly trans- gave me the opportunity to traveled to southern China where of the week He gave me the answers prayer in unique ways,” formation. explicitly share my faith with her, they spent a week teaching crafts, strength and joy to teach the Sims said. She said, “Being stretched by and I can only pray that the seed English, music and games to the kids,” she said. Her experience taught her more God is not easy or fun, whether it that was planted will one day children at Sun Village Because China restricts about missions and faith. is here at Grove City or in China. result in her salvation.” Orphanage in Jiang Xi. The liv- Christianity, the IBAMI team was “I went to China thinking, ‘I However, the rewards of seeing Sims and three other female ing conditions were the worst not allowed to teach the Bible to am really good at missions,’ your life and those of others interns lived with a Christian host Sims had ever experienced. the children. When the team met because of my previous trips to changed make it all worth it.” 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. The Collegian Life November 14, 2008 11 Campus Safety here to COMMUNITY LIVING PRIVILEGE: PART V help, serve community Omicron Xi By Carl Laamanen By Arielle Bateman In the summer, the officers miss having the Collegian Writer Collegian Life Editor students around for conversation. McFadden said, “The officers like it when students are The Omicron Xi fraternity was founded in 1947 by veterans of World War II who Few things provoke student ire like parking here.” fought in Okinawa, Japan and wanted the fraternity’s name to reflect their service. tickets. Reception of the ticket often prompts In particular, the staff looks forward to Senior Matt Muetzel, chaplain of the fraternity, describes the fraternity’s purpose grumbling against the offending office, events like Homecoming weekend, where as: “brothers living in community in order to encourage and serve each other and Campus Safety. But many students do not they can interact with students from past others.” know the people in uniform or understand years. “Sometimes, somebody whom you The Okies strive to serve the campus and community in a number of ways. Last their mission. haven’t seen in six or eight years … comes semester, the fraternity went to East Liberty, a suburb of Pittsburgh, twice and “Our primary job is to protect people and up and introduces you to their wife and chil- worked with Open Hand ministry to help rebuild a home for a family in need. One preserve the campus as best we can,” said dren,” McFadden said. of those times they worked with the Beta Sigma fraternity, and the Okies plan to go Seth Van Til, director of Campus Safety. Van In addition to emergency calls, the office again this semester to work with Open Hand. The Okies will also be holding the Til has worked there for 15 years, continuing receives a number of phone calls about suspi- second annual Party That Saved Christmas with the Epsilon Pi fraternity in early a tradition started by his parents who previ- cious persons. December to raise money for Red Box mission trips. ously taught at Grove City College. “[Students] seem to know the community,” Muetzel recalls a moment in East Liberty when the future owner of the home Campus Safety’s mission to protect the McFadden said. “Sometimes someone who is stopped by, brought lunch and ate with the group. “I think that’s a neat moment, College requires continual watchfulness. In not a student here sticks out.” because that’s when our vision of how to live well intersected and is ultimately a addition to officers who patrol the grounds, The level of campus awareness and person- vision of the Kingdom.” people in the office watch the fire alarms and al responsibility helps the College. Van Til Senior Tim Krahe, president of the fraternity, said this of the fraternity’s impact the closed circuit video and answer emer- said, “We benefit from having a concerned in his life: “It’s about the relationships with each other, being a part of the campus, gency calls. community where people are really looking having traditions as a brotherhood and being able to do all of that [while] being Technological developments aided Campus out for others.” Christians [and] living and acting in accordance with God’s desires.” Safety in its task. Though the job may not involve many “Card access has been a wonderful moments of high intensity, both McFadden improvement in the last several years,” Van and Van Til can remember humorous inci- Til said. Additionally, the office appreciates dents from the past. The office has received Adelphikos the fire alarm system, which can immediately many phone calls about animal problems, notify the office whenever an alarm is trig- such as squirrels in the radiators. Also, By Carl Laamanen gered. Fifteen years ago, the office had to rely McFadden said, “We’ve got guys deathly Collegian Writer on people calling in order to know when an afraid of bats.” alarm had sounded. Van Til remembers when a doe jumped The Adelphikos fraternity was founded in 1913 from two rival debate groups Though card access doors and a smart fire through a window in the old Calderwood that wanted to get rid of animosity between the groups. The group’s main focus alarm system make his job easier, Van Til School, which stood where the Hall of Arts when founded was Christian brotherhood, and after going through some rough said, “There is always something more that and Letter stands today. times in the 80’s and 90’s, the group is now refocused on Christ. we can or might like to do. But we have to “She … thought that the glass was a way The Adels are a very diverse group with brothers involved in a wide range of balance the potential benefits against having a out,” Van Til said. “That took a little to lasso majors and activities on campus. “We get many different people because following free and open environment and keeping our the deer and get her out of the building.” Christ is our main goal,” said junior Mark Hottel, the chaplain of the fraternity. costs down.” When serious incidents occur, Van Til said, Every year the fraternity holds a three-on-three basketball tournament which Their commitment to student safety extends “It’s hard not to take it a little personally.” benefits the Sharon Regional Cancer Society. They give the money to the center to less popular tasks, like ending Slip ’n’ “Generally any time we have an incident, directly to maximize its impact. Recently, the group has also gone to Butler and Slides on the lawn or stopping students from we review the incident and see where we served in a local soup kitchen and every year help a local Baptist camp get ready packing an elevator with 15 people. Van Til might improve,” he said. In the case of the for campers by helping them clean the campground. said, “It’s no fun to have to stop somebody’s mugging this fall as well as two years ago, Hottel enjoys seeing the new actives begin to see the importance of serving dur- enjoyment.” But he added, “Sometimes what Campus Safety extended patrol hours past 4 ing their time in the fraternity. “The change over the four years is remarkable in may seem to be fun for a few can have more a.m. and evaluated places that could benefit spiritual growth and maturity,” he said. serious results like injuries, property damage from improved lighting or trimmed brush. The Adels are also very committed to the campus, and many are involved in or disruption of the campus.” Because of the low level of crime in the leadership positions. Because of their diversity they are able to reach out to many Likewise, Campus Safety personnel under- area, the Campus Safety staff can build rela- different parts of campus. Group president senior Brady Phipps said of the frater- stand the students’ complaints about parking tionships with the students and offer self- nity’s diversity, “It is a better picture of the body [of Christ]. We can learn a lot tickets. Assistant Director of Campus Safety defense classes. from each other.” Kent McFadden calls the tickets “a necessary Van Til said, “Each and every one of us are evil.” here to help and serve the campus communi- Van Til agrees: “That is the least enjoyable ty. We are not in an environment when our part of the job. If we don’t enforce it, we job is purely enforcement...and we enjoy Pan Sophic would have real problems getting all around that.” campus.” Bernard Smith, patrol communications offi- By Carl Laamanen And when responding to emergencies like a cer, can testify to the uniqueness of the col- Collegian Writer fire alarm call or a medical call, the officers lege environment. His patrolling position sup- need to move swiftly. Van Til said that they plements his full-time position as a state The Pan Sophic fraternity was founded off campus in 1911 by a philosophy class, can reach anywhere on campus between one parole agent in Mercer County, where he and was officially recognized by the college in 1913, making them one of the old- and three minutes. deals with criminal behavior, substance est groups on campus. Senior Mark Phillips, president of the Pans, stressed the Students sometimes complain that Campus abuse, and mental health issues. importance of keeping the fraternity’s traditions and staying in touch with the Safety vehicles drive too quickly. In response “This is a completely different caliber of alumni. to this issue, Van Til said that he expects their people,” Smith said. “It’s very therapeutic for The fraternity holds a banquet every fall and a picnic every spring for the alumni officers to set the example in driving. me.” and also uses their website – www.pansophic fraternity.com – to keep in touch with “Our officers are expected to operate in a “If...we have any problems, most students the alumni. “Being in good contact with alumni differentiates us from other groups safe manner all the time even when respond- are very cooperative and contrite. They own on campus,” Phillips said. ing to an emergency. That may occasionally up to their actions,” Smith said. “That’s what The Pans founded Relay for Life on campus five years ago and every year half involve exceeding the speed limit,” he said. the college is all about: teaching people to the committee is from the fraternity. They also hold a teeter-totter-athon with the “But I would certainly have a concern if an own up to their mistakes and become better Zetas every year in front of Calderwood rock and last year the proceeds went to the officer was driving too fast to be safe.” citizens, better people.” American Cancer Society. The Pans are also planning a dance with the Sigma Though they frequently deal with com- Like Van Til and McFadden, he values the Theta Chi sorority later this year to serve as both a fundraiser and a chance for plaints and minor disciplinary issues, the opportunities to interact with faculty, staff and prospective members to come and spend time with the two groups. office values the interaction with students. If especially students. The Pans strive to stay true to the values of brotherhood, love and loyalty they’ve students have a concern or problem, “They are very appreciative and they tell us held since 1911. “We’re a very close knit group,” said Phillips. He also added that McFadden encourages them to ask questions. quite often – even some of the things they the fraternity stresses keeping the right priorities: “God, family and fraternity are “We enjoy … the opportunity to explain,” might not agree with right away,” Smith said. our priorities and it’s important to keep it like that.” he said. “We try to look at things from the In light of his parole job, Smith enjoys see- students’ perspective,” Van Til added. “We ing that people are capable of different realms This is the fifth in a series on the Grove City College Community Living give them either an explanation or a resolu- of behavior. Privilege. Through the end of the semester, Collegian writer Carl Laamanen will tion.” “It’s kind of refreshing,” he said. profile groups on their role in the community. Entertainment The Collegian 12 November 14, 2008

GAME REVIEW ‘Crysis,’ the sequel By Andy Drabic when the enemies completely ignored me objects like wooden crates. The player Overall, “Crysis: Warhead” was very Collegian Photography Co-Editor until I shot at them or hit them with my can also pick up most objects and throw well done, and I would go as far as to gun, but that was rare. They were good at them at enemy Korean People’s Army describe it as “epic.” It was totally “Crysis: Warhead” is a fantastic expan- taking cover and excellent at flanking. soldiers to kill them. This is a great help enthralling from beginning to end. I sion of the award-winning first-person There were two “exo-suit” boss-type if you are low on ammunition, or if you loved the different locations on the shooter game, “Crysis.” Paralleling the creatures that were very hard to take just want to have extra fun. island, from a jungle to a submarine base original game’s story, “Warhead” follows down, but the extra challenge they pre- The sounds were well done, with the to a frozen sea. This is definitely one of Sergeant “Psycho” Sykes through his sented was a nice addition. The friendly sound effects from gunfire and explo- the best games I have played in a while, missions on the Island, where he is fight- artificial intelligence characters were sions especially realistic. The only com- and I plan on playing it again on the hard ing soldiers from the Korean People’s excellent as well; the squadmates that plaint I have with the sound in this game difficulty for a better challenge. Army and eventually evolves to him provided assistance were a big help, would be that the Koreans spoke mostly The game also comes with “Crysis: fighting different enemies of unknown especially with the exo-suits. English. I expected this only from a few Wars” on a second disc. “Wars” is a mul- origin. I affectionately refer to the new Graphically, the game was amazing. It such as Colonel Lee, the Korean People’s tiplayer version of the game featuring 21 creatures as “squidies” because they look definitely ran better than the original Army leader. I thought that the friendly maps, seven of which are new. The other like the squid machines out of “The “Crysis,” which was to be expected speech was done well with there being 14 come from the original “Crysis.” I did Matrix.” because Crytek, the makers of the game, different accents for the different friendly not have the opportunity to test “Wars” The story is composed of seven mis- optimized the CryEngine 2 to run better soldiers. For example, there were firsthand due to the college’s firewall, sions that take between 20 and 30 min- on all hardware configurations. I found American Marines and a British soldier. I but I have heard it is a great improve- utes to complete playing on easy difficul- that it ran best on a DirectX 10 video also liked how the different main charac- ment over the multiplayer in “Crysis.” ty. The game in total takes about 5 1/2 card. ters had definite personalities to them. The package of “Crysis: Warhead” and hours to complete. I was impressed with the destructibility Just like in “Crysis,” the music fit with “Crysis: Wars” retails for $30. They do The artificial intelligence was excellent of most objects in the game. You can the setting and the different moods of the not require the original “Crysis” to play. for the most part. There were some times blow up almost any vehicle and destroy missions. Overall the game deserves a 9.5/10.

RESTAURANT REVIEW Cafe offers Californian, European cuisine By Jessica White tomato, onion and sprouts. intensity scene of the South ture, a quiet, exquisite meal variety. Sitting under the ceil- Collegian Writer To spice up the typical mixed Side into a Parisian, expatriate before a return to the busy life ing fans, feet tapping on the greens salad, Krawiec adds experience; small tables against outside those doors. creaking wood floor, the restau- The ceiling fans churn over- toasted walnuts or curry roasted wood-stained walls, an outlet Through all this, Café Du Jour rateur becomes a part of some- head, the wood floor creaks sunflower seeds. Another inter- onto a back courtyard filled manages to avoid aloofness, to thing truly unique and truly beneath. Wine bottles of all esting variation is the smoked with wrought iron café furni- blend in, to be a part of the good. colors line the counter. Café Du salmon salad with capers and a Jour’s walls – the burnt orange creamy lemon-pepper-dill inside and the ivy-choked brick dressing. around the garden – enclose an To finish a continent-inspired authentic European space that lunch, it’s necessary to at least feels more like Paris’ Latin try an Evian or Perrier. Or per- Quarter than Pittsburgh’s his- haps an espresso or Café toric South Side. Américain. Krawiec has also Paul Krawiec has combined conscientiously stocked Looza, his vast knowledge of a favorite fruit drink in France Californian and European cui- for its thick, nectar-like quality. sine to craft a truly eclectic For the more refined palette, menu for his Café Du Jour the dinner menu boasts such (1107 East Carson Street), of delicacies as pine nut encrusted which he has been the propri- salmon, roasted eggplant, petite etor and head chef for six tender of beef and pan-seared years. scallops. The carte du jour is peppered Wine with dinner is not a with foods that are clearly sta- problem. Self-sufficiency is ples from the continent: brie, encouraged. No corking fee feta, ricotta, chevre, sprouts, applies, pay only a two-dollar snow peas, capers, couscous. stem fee. All of these contribute a flavor The “cash-only” rule, an unique to Krawiec’s meticu- additional endearing trait of the lously fashioned menu. café, is just another reason why For small plates, there are the atmosphere is reminiscent many to choose from, be it of some rustic bistro nestled in spinach and asiago dip, baked the corners of Paris. And with brie and sliced apples, cheese lunch plates ranging from five stuffed Portobellos or the ever to eight dollars and dinner from popular ricotta herb and salmon 13 to 19, credit cards aren’t cakes. Everything is certain to really necessary. be exceptional. Ultimately, Café Du Jour is a From eggplant to prosciutto, welcoming enclave, miracu- walnut pesto to sun-dried toma- lously situated amidst the abra- to, the lunch menu offers a sive bar scene that is East range of aromas. A personal Carson Street. favorite – the smoked chicken- The small tables breed inti- cranberry-apple sausage – is mate conversation, and the served with precisely melted finely crafted foods guarantee brie over sausage with a finish satiation. It is a special trans- of raspberry-honey mustard, port, a doorway through which bedded on a baguette with one steps from the busy, high- The Collegian Entertainment November 14, 2008 13 RESTAURANT REVIEW Things to A taste of heaven in Pittsburgh By Kelsey Keating $10. The main courses ranged anywhere worth in portion size. Entertainment Editor from seafood classics (crab cakes or char- While the food may hit the spot, it’s their grilled salmon) to filet mignon and ribeye craft beers that steal the show. They have Do Located just outside of the Strip District in steaks or pasta dishes. The price of a main four regular brews that are available year Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, the course can range anywhere from $15 to $32. round: Celestial Gold, Pipe Organ Ale, Dance in style at the Silent Church Brew Works stands out amongst its The pub menu is for those dining on the Pious Monk Dunkel and Blast Furnace Disco, sponsored by Project micro-brewing peers. While the beer and food cheap. When you’re consuming a couple of Stout. The Celestial Gold is bubbly beer Okello, tonight from 9 to mid- are achievements in their own rights, it is the craft beers or a specialty birch beer (non- with a light body and refreshing flavor. It is night in Ketler Rec. Admission building itself that draws so much attention, alcoholic), this is perfect for the college a hoppy beer with low alcohol content and is donation-based. Each person located inside what used to be St. John the budget. Our appetizer was a delicious dip lots of crispness. will be given a radio and head- Baptist Church on Liberty Avenue and 36 made from gouda cheese with spinach and They had several specialty brews avail- phones, and WSAJ will pro- Street. Originally built in 1902, the church feta mixed in, served with warm flat bread. able, including Oktoberfest, a seasonal beer vide the play-list that everyone enjoyed a 91-year run before it was shut The tang of the feta offset the richness of the unique to the fall season, amber in color and will tune in to. Wear your down in 1993. In 1996 it was carefully gouda and the spinach eased the guilt of malty in flavor. It was filling yet refreshing. finest neon unitard or sequined restored into one of the area’s most famous gorging on so much saturated fat. At $7.50 it The Bell Tower brown is also delicious. It is jacket and bust a move. breweries. was one of the mid-range items on the dark, malty, filling and flavorful. The atmosphere inside of the Brew Works appetizer menu. For the under \21 set, the brewery also Orchesis continues at 7:30 is a sight to behold. The stained glass Based on hearsay, we ordered pizzas for creates their own craft birch beer and cream p.m. tonight in Ketler remains intact, the floors are restored original our entrees. They come with a variety of soda. These are just as satisfying as their Auditorium of the Pew Fine Douglas Fir and the altar has been converted toppings, from pepperoni ($14) for the tradi- adult counterparts. Arts Center. There are also to house the copper boilers. The overhead tionalist, to chicken and andouille ($15) for With a stunning atmosphere, great menu performances tomorrow at 3 lighting and woodwork of the ceiling are the more adventurous. I ordered the arti- selection, excellent drinks at all ends of the and 7:30 p.m. This year’s pleasantly reminiscent of Harbison Chapel. choke, spinach and feta pizza ($14) to share. spectrum and friendly service, the Church theme is “Rockin’ to the On the left side of the church is the bar area The spinach overwhelmed the artichoke, but Brew Works is one of Pittsburgh’s choice Radio.” And be sure to check where diners can seat themselves. The pews the combination of ingredients was satisfy- places to spend a Friday or Saturday out Dr. Schaefer’s Orchesis in the center and tables on the right side are ing to the palate. The crust was thick and evening. After a day spent shopping or debut, where he will dance the regular dining area, where the atmosphere warm, but not too gooey, and the feta cheese catching a Penguins game, it’s a prime place with unparalleled grace to is quieter, but the wait can be much longer. coupled nicely with the parmesan. Between to unwind and catch up with friends over the “Shake Your Groove Thing” at On an especially crowded Saturday night, two people we struggled to finish even half. din of a bustling post-industrial Pittsburgh. tomorrow’s afternoon perform- my party and I skipped the line and found an Maybe it was the sweet potato fries with The building draws you in, but the beer and ance. open table in the bar area, which is open to chipotle ketchup ($5) that pushed us over food will keep you coming back for more. adults and children. The atmosphere was the edge, but there was more than enough More information about the Church AWAKEN, with performances very lively, making conversation a bit diffi- food to feed a group of four. Brew Works, including hours of opera- by Jimmy Needham and talks cult, but this only added to the restaurant’s If pizza isn’t your thing, they have eight tion, directions, menus and upcoming by Christian author Susan Hill ambiance. different sandwiches to choose from, includ- events, can be found at their website: happens tomorrow from There are two menus to choose from, the ing wraps and burgers, all for under $11. www.churchbrew.com. Stop by before 10a.m. to 1 p.m. in Crawford regular dining menu offering typical While the pub grub isn’t five-star fare, it’s November 16 to celebrate their 12 year Auditorium and Ketler Rec. Pittsburgh fare (pierogies and wings) and creative enough for the discerning yet basic anniversary and sample old menu items Tickets can be purchased in unique creations (breaded brie with warm enough to cater to the average diner. Either including the cactus and rattlesnake the Breen Student Union for apple chutney) as appetizers, all for under way, you’re going to get your money’s pierogies! $15 or online at itickets.com.

The second annual International Film Festival FILM REVIEW began yesterday with “Spirited Away” and continues at 7 p.m. Thursday with the Russian The Holocaust from a child’s eye film “Burnt by the Sun.” Next in the series is Mexican film novel is for children or adults, and the film vehicle, he personified the Aryan male ideal. “Like Water for Chocolate” on By Anna Brinkman retained this ambiguity. It fluctuated from The paradox of his brutal coldness com- Dec. 4, followed by Academy Collegian Entertainment Editor almost painful predictability to gut-wrench- bined with his clear vulnerability lent a Award winning German film While it is rare to find children’s literature ing twists. In a way, the many predictable humanity to his character that Bruno’s par- “The Lives of Others” on Dec. dealing with the Holocaust, it is probably aspects of the movie were what lent such ents lacked. 11. All films will be shown in rarer to find films that approach the subject power to its surprises. Appropriately for a The shadowy maid, Maria (Cara Horgan), HAL 110 with an introduction from a child’s point of view. “The Boy in the story told from a child’s perspective, the was a refreshingly original minor character. by professors and free food. Striped Pajamas” offers a compelling look at slowly unfolding plot gave a sense of Always gentle and respectful, she responded innocence, betrayal and awakening on two Bruno’s malaise in his new home. The sets to Bruno’s initial inquiry about her opinion As a part of the Guest Artists sides of the fence of a concentration camp. felt cramped and claustrophobic. The emo- of the house with a diplomatic “[i]t isn’t my Series, Troupe America will Adapted and directed by Mark Herman, the tional tone was one of inescapable drabness place to say.” Her dark eyes communicated perform the musical/comedy film is based on the bestselling book written and sterility, with cold silences punctuated more than most of the lines coming from the “Church Basement Ladies” on by Irish novelist John Boyne, which has sold by meaning-filled glances. mouths of Bruno’s parents. Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Ketler millions of copies worldwide since its publi- The main characters tended to grow more Despite – or perhaps because of – the Auditorium of the Pew Fine cation in 2006. The story centers on Bruno caricatured as the story moved forward, and film’s limited scope, Herman’s use of light- Arts Center. Tickets are $10 (Asa Butterfield), the eight-year-old son of a the conflicts between them grew more two- ing and color proved quite effective; every each and more information can Nazi commandant. When Bruno moves out dimensional. After learning the extent of her element of the concentration camp, from the be found by going to of the city due to his father’s assignment to husband’s involvement at the concentration huts to the prisoners’ uniforms to the sky, is https://my.gcc.edu/ics. a new post, he finds that their new property camp, Bruno’s mother (Vera Farmiga) began limited to dull gray and blue. Bruno’s world, borders what seems to be a farm where the to lose her mind a little too obviously, while in contrast, is characterized by rich, dark The Crimson Ball is back! workers wear striped pajamas. One day, the commandant himself (David Thewlis) colors and textures. This is especially evi- The soirée begins at 7 p.m. Bruno meets another eight-year-old boy, proceeded down a clichéd path to almost dent in the expensive blouses and furs his Dec. 6 in Old MAP for some Schmuel (Jack Scanlon), on the other side of complete detachment from his family. mother wears. Perhaps the most impressive fine dining, followed by ele- the electrified fence, and the two form an Bruno’s 12-year-old sister, Gretel (Amber aspect of the film was its coherence in these gant dancing at 8 in the Breen unlikely friendship. Beattie), underwent a disturbing metamor- small details, which gradually added up over Student Union. You can The film’s pervasive sense of darkness phosis from a timid girl clutching lace-clad the course of the story to evoke precisely the reserve tickets before Nov. 21 begins the moment Bruno steps into his dolls to an archetype of loyalty to the right feelings in the audience. in the STU. empty new house and grows more and more Fatherland, her hair tightly braided and her All in all, “The Boy in the Striped oppressive as the story continues. Even the frilly clothes exchanged for a German Pajamas” was far from the sprawling gallery - Compiled by Kelsey Keating sunny plot where Bruno met Schmuel is schoolgirl’s uniform. Much of this proves to of human experience portrayed by films & Anna Brinkman haunted by a dark forest on one side of the be the result of her crush on a handsome such as “Schindler’s List.” But in its own Entertainment Editors fence and the dark huts of the concentration young soldier, who was featured prominent- undersized, tightly drawn way, it presented camp on the other. ly in one of the movie’s early iconic scenes. the Holocaust through a lens of childhood Boyne remains unclear about whether his Young, strong and blond, washing a military rarely found elsewhere. Perspectives The Collegian 14 November 14, 2008 The Writer responds to student’s Collegian concerns about validity of ICO trips Since 1891 By Anne Marie Booth No matter how we spend our within those countries. More often to people in a country where that The Grove City Collegian News Editor money, whether on an overseas ICO, than not, the missions team has a language is spoken? What if He has College Newspaper a car, a house or even four years of predetermined project to be carried given you a vision of how to use Last week, senior Bryan Jarrell college, someone can argue that the out. Many foreign ministries wel- your particular skills to address a 100 Campus Drive Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127 wrote an editorial for the Collegian money could have been better spent come these student teams and save problem you might not have other- Phone: (724) 458-2193 on overseas ICOs. As Jarrell correct- on more worthy causes. Does this tasks for them that might not other- wise known about, had you not seen Fax: (724) 458-2167 ly points out, there are many over- mean we should all drop out of col- wise get carried out due to a lack of it for yourself firsthand? This is how www.gcc.edu/The_Collegian.php seas ICOs being planned for this lege, sell all our possessions and a large number of volunteers avail- Ruth Dykstra Entwistle ’07 helped [email protected] academic year to such exotic loca- give the money to the poor? It would able at any one time. create Deep Springs International tions as slums in Haiti and an certainly not be out of character for Does God only call people to do several years back. You might have Editorial Staff orphanage in Mexico. Sadly, the Jesus to call an individual to that sort things that have a major impact? Or read about DSI in the Collegian a accuracy of the rest of his editorial of sacrificial living. does He sometimes speak in a still, few weeks back, as well as in the Editor-in-Chief: goes downhill from there. I would contend that ICOs, small voice (I Kings 19:12) and act news section this week. Darin Miller A key to understanding Jarrell’s whether foreign or domestic, are through small deeds? You might also have read about Managing Editor: arguments against ICOs would be about more than just monetary sup- And what of Jarrell’s other argu- senior Kelly Smith’s Books for Sarah Beth Gross knowing how he defines the purpose port to charity. I would also contend ment, that an ICO is not about hav- Blondille, a Haitian literacy ministry Senior Copy Editor: of an ICO. He implies throughout that ICOs are not solely about mak- ing the lives of those who partici- inspired by her short-term missions Kelley Smith the article that an ICO has one pur- ing a “major” impact on the people pate changed? I would argue that trip this past summer. Smith didn’t Layout Editor: pose and one purpose only – to being served. the exact opposite is true – that have to spend two months in Haiti Megan Osborne make a major impact on the people None of us on earth can say with while you are on an ICO serving to see the importance of helping Copy Editors: being served. absolute certainty what impact our others, you too should be changed children become literate. She is an Andrew Hart This is a lofty purpose and not actions will have and upon whom. or at least be willing to let God education major who knows the Corrie Schwab without merit. But is it the only rea- Nine days spent in a foreign country work on your heart. There is no sin importance of children being able to David Janssen son one should go on an ICO? may not have an impact that is in allowing God to deal with you read. God used her encounter in Katie McIntyre Jarrell’s argument actually has immediately evident. Nor, for that when He has you in a foreign land Haiti with Blondille to touch her Kevin Schellhase roots in Scripture – specifically in matter, do we know who will be where the comforts of home are heart to serve some of the world’s News Co-Editors: Mark 14:3-9. impacted by our actions. It may be not easily accessible. It may be a poorest of the poor – an encounter Sarah Boyd Perhaps you remember the story: the people we seek to serve, or it change in the way you think about Jarrell would have preferred she Anne Marie Booth A woman approached Jesus with a may be ourselves, or it may be both. people who don’t look like you. It didn’t have because the money Life Co-Editors: flask of very expensive perfume This brings up another one of may be a change in calling. It may spent on airfare could have been put Kelli Gradel which she broke open and poured on Jarrell’s arguments. His last sentence be that He touches your heart to to “better” use. Arielle Bateman Jesus’ head. We know it was expen- reads, “While I understand that lives return to the area you visited to No one is requiring Jarrell to go on Entertainment Co-Editors: sive because several of the guests are changed, usually it’s our own, further serve – for a summer, a an international ICO. Nor is he Kelsey Keating who witnessed this complained not the lives of those we seek to semester, a year or the rest of your being told he must contribute finan- Anna Brinkman about the woman’s act for that very share the Gospel with, and that is life. cially to those who do want to go. Sports Editor: reason. They noted that “it could not the purpose of an ICO.” Jarrell would have people do ICOs He spent this past summer in China Jane Wilson have been sold for more than a Jarrell seems to think that ICOs in the States. Nothing wrong with doing what he recommends others Photo Editors: year’s wages and the money given need a clearly and narrowly defined that – if God is calling you to an do not do. Andy Drabic to the poor.” purpose. There is some wisdom to ICO in the United States then by all Did God use Jarrell to make a Joshua Kitamura Unfortunately for both the critical that idea. The ICOs I’ve seen adver- means go. But what if God has put it major impact? If not, should those guests and Jarrell, Jesus took a tised are not simply going to foreign on your heart to learn a foreign lan- people who supported him demand Business Staff slightly different view. countries but to specific locations guage for the purpose of ministering their money back? Business Manager: Karen Bourquin Advertising Manager: Seeking a perspective on history of the past Sammi Vermilya By Kevin Sandell take up to make sure that students mile wide but only an inch deep.” public schools will be difficult but Distribution Manager: Contributing Writer performed well. Now in a typical Teachers strive to make their stu- can be done. First, administrators Brandy Tillow elementary classroom, math and dents better citizens and people and teachers need to can the awful History is a thing of the past so reading take up over two-thirds of through these areas, but in reality, attempt of trying to make students Administrative we should just forget about it. the academic day. What I find dis- they are just briefly covering a mil- better citizens through the social Staff Sadly, this is what the curricula tressing is the fact that these two lion topics in only two periods of studies curriculum, because it is in many elementary schools sug- subjects now have importance teaching. The lack of quality ineffective and shallow. Second, Administrative Adviser: gest. Elementary schools spend so solely because those are the only instruction causes students to ulti- teachers need to start incorporating Amy Clingensmith much time on other subjects that two subjects that “matter” accord- mately know nothing in the field of the reading of history into their Faculty Adviser: they neglect to focus on the study ing to No Child Left Behind. Thus, history. language arts curriculum. Instead Dr. Jason R. Edwards of history. history is being pushed back on History class should include a of focusing so much on fiction, Study in history, however, is an teachers’ priority lists and will only study of past cultures, their geo- teachers should have their students OPINIONS appearing on these important foundation because stu- resurface if they have any free graphic region and what can be read about Napoleon, the Greeks pages, unless expressly stated dents not only see where they have time. This usually amounts to learned from them. Without this and even biographies of great men otherwise, represent the views come from, but also get a glimpse about two 45-minute periods per sound study of history, students and women of history. This idea of of the author and are not the at where they are going. This cur- week. will never experience the triumphs incorporating history into the lan- collective views of The rent educational trend has the Having two 45-minute periods is of the human race and the failures guage arts program will not only Collegian , its staff or Grove majority of the school day focusing not effective because of the broad that they have suffered and give them material to practice their City College. solely on reading and math social studies curriculum that dom- endured. Without an appreciation reading skills on but will engage LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must because those are the subjects inates our schools. The term for these areas of history, schools them and give them a love and be no longer than 500 words emphasized by the No Child Left “social studies” incorporates the are not producing students with a passion for history. and should be sent to Darin Behind Act. As a result, history is study of the social sciences and the genuine interest for life and learn- Schools need to make a con- Miller at Box 2197 or lost in the daily academic schedule, humanities. Some of the disciplines ing. Just as twentieth century scious effort to bring the love and [email protected]. confused with a dubious social included would be anthropology, philosopher George Santayana stat- study of history back in to the Letters must be received by studies curriculum while it should archeology, economics, geography, ed, “Those who cannot learn from classroom. History is a subject that Monday at 5 p.m. The be at the center of every elemen- history, law, philosophy, political history are doomed to repeat it.” so many people can benefit from Collegian reserves the right to tary school education. science, psychology, religion and Thus without this understanding of because it not only allows people edit or hold any letter. When George W. Bush signed sociology. How can teachers justify history, students will never triumph to understand where the human the No Child Left Behind Act, teaching their third-graders about with George Washington or despair race came from, but it also allows Anonymous letters will not be teachers started to panic because psychology and sociology, when with Julius Caesar. Teachers under- humans to see where they are published. they were now evaluated on the they don’t even know the capital of standably need to decide to focus going. Thus, if America’s students The Collegian is published by basis of how well their students their state or what the Civil War on history in elementary school. are ever going to be great and out- Grove City College, Grove City, performed in the areas of math and was? Regardless, schools continue History has certainly been left standing citizens, the public Pa. reading. Teachers and administra- to push the social studies curricu- out of the public school curriculum schools need to reintegrate history tors therefore increased the amount lum through each year. for the past several years. Bringing into the daily curriculum as soon as of time that these subjects would Furthermore, the curriculum is “a history back into the curriculum of possible. The Collegian Sports November 14, 2008 15

CLUB SPORTS Club volleyball preps for nationals Men’s volleyball begins season with tourney win By Steve Schumacher ing to the University of will compete against IUP, work their hardest throughout the has been known as one of the Collegian Writer Wisconsin. Their effort was Slippery Rock, Clarion and Pitt- preseason in order to be well pre- most competitive in the region. enough to earn ninth place. Johnstown throughout the season. pared for the regular season next The tournament will take place in The Grove City College men’s Expectations are high for the Their success in recent years semester. The team will be travel- the IM room and the Wolverena; club volleyball team started off upcoming season. There are 11 can be attributed to their solid ling to defending national champi- fans are encouraged to come out with a strong step on their jour- returning players, including six of work ethic and overall love for on Messiah College this weekend and support the team. ney to Nationals in Kansas City, the seven starters. The team is the game. Each player excels in for a highly competitive tourna- The Wolverines hope that Mo. The veteran team outplayed comprised of four seniors, five his position, and everyone on the ment. their hard work pays off, as their competition on Oct. 11 to juniors, two sophomores and five team is a leader. Grove City College will also they plan on heading to Kansas win the first tournament of the freshmen. Team captains Lienert and host a large tournament on Dec. City in April for the national season at Indiana University of Senior setter Pete Lienert Krahe hope to push the team to 6. Historically, the tournament championships. Pennsylvania. Despite recent suc- returns after sitting out last sea- cess, this is the first tournament son following knee surgery. He the team has won since 2005. spent the off-season rehabilitating This tournament victory gave the and is back to full health. He has Wolverines confidence as they been splitting the setting duties defeated many of their division with junior Steve Schumacher. rivals, including Slippery Rock Middle-hitters juniors Taylor University, University of Gilmore and Ben Cratsley will be Pittsburgh, Duqeuesne University, the core of the team’s attack force. IUP and Mercyhurst College. The Gilmore received Honorable team hopes that this victory is a Mention for the All-Tournament sign that this is their year. Team at Nationals last season. The Wolverines hope to build Junior Chris Brennan and senior on the success that they have Chris McKim are hitting in the found in recent years which outside-hitter position, while sen- earned the men a name as one of ior Tim Krahe and sophomore the best teams in the nation. Tim Willits attack from the weak- The team competed at the side. Senior Tony Sappe returns National Intramural-Recreational after a one-year hiatus to be a Sports Association’s national vol- defensive specialist, and junior leyball tournament last April in Matt Rosano fills the Libero posi- Dallas, Texas; and defeated sever- tion. al teams, including Army, Yale The team will play in the Penn- Steve Schumacher University and Southern Ohio Volleyball League in the The 2007-08 Grove City men’s club volleyball team, pictured after Nationals last April, started their Methodist University, before los- spring semester. The Wolverines season strong by winning their October tournament.

IM FRISBEE CHAMPIONSHIPS Flings, flicks and fortitude By Sam Bovard high stakes were on the line. half to make the score 2-1. game to build their lead. A sizeable crowd gathered Collegian Writer As spectators shivered inces- If the first half was any indi- The Animals slowly worked around Thorn Field to watch santly on the sidelines, the cation, the second half was their way back into contention, the pinnacle of Grove City fris- A season of blood, sweat, Flying Squirrels battled the seemingly destined for, in the however, and then took a 5-4 bee greatness. The scoring tears and possibly a few missed Conk-Quistadors for the C words of the beloved former lead a few minutes into the sec- started early: On almost identi- dinners were on the line. Two League crown. Weather was Steelers’ Coach Bill Cowher, “a ond half. Hotel Bro-wanda tied cal out-patterns, each team teams, gritting their teeth for a certainly a factor; the Frisbee good ol’ defensive struggle.” the score at five on an athletic scored to equalize the score at chance at recognition in Grove seemed to float an extra 45 That’s when the real scoring catch toward the back of the one to one. The rest of the first City College’s most infamous minutes before finally settling started. end zone; unfortunately, it did half witnessed three more ties sport, lined up against each down. The harsh cold made The Squirrels used their ath- nothing to curtail the Animals’ and four more lead changes, other for one last time. The catching the Frisbee like catch- leticism to rattle off five momentum. With a swarming with a variety of long bombs emotions were palpable; a ing an iced bullet. So, with straight scores to take the lead defense, the Animals only and flicks that threaded the steely glare permeated the faces adverse conditions hindering – a lead that would hold for the allowed one more score while skinniest of needles, before half of the competitors as each one both teams’ offensive attacks, rest of the game. The final scoring three to make the final was called with the score at 5- tensely awaited the opening the game started in a pedestrian score stood at 11-4, and the score 8-6. A euphoric team said 4, Senior Citizens on top. pull. manner. Not until a Conk- Squirrels left the field as the after the game that, facing a 4- They would never look back. And there I was, thinking to Quistador found his teammate new C League Champions. In 1 deficit early, they were able Despite a valiant effort by the myself, “It’s really, really on a heave that bent to the cor- their revelry, the team thanked to keep their heads and battle Okie squad, the Senior cold.” ner of the end zone well into C League for a great season. back. The Obscure Animals, Citizens’ insurmountable That was, at least, the general the first half to score the The team captain couldn’t who have been together since defense destroyed all hope of a statement for the A, B and C game’s first point. make it to the game, but his freshman year, are proud to be comeback. By the time the final League IM Frisbee Almost like an act of defi- teammates assured that if he the new B league champions. whistle was blown, the Citizens Championship games that took ance, the wind picked up fol- was there, he would’ve said, “I The evening of the A League held a 13-7 lead, and joined the place last week under the lights lowing the play. It was difficult guess the mandatory, hour-a- championship was pleasantly prestigious mantle of A League at Robert E. Thorn Field. Grove to pass the disc before; now it day practices paid off after all.” warm, a drastic contrast to the greatness. One player’s words City’s most popular IM sport was nearly impossible. Near Indeed. weather of the B and C League can summarize the team’s emo- featured teams that had made it chances on short tosses were The B League Championship, games. Before the Okies and tions after the game: “I’ve through the playoffs unscathed ruined by the wind’s challenge. the Obscure Animals versus the Senior Citizens squared off worked my tail off for seven and ready to put their fortitude Regardless, the Conk- Hotel Bro-wanda, commenced in a much-anticipated match- straight semesters now, made it to the test amid the swirling Quistadors doubled their lead in the same, unfavorable condi- up, the Redeem Team and to five championships, and this wind and traces of snow. with a loft that just floated over tions that plagued the C League Campus Safety dueled for third is the first final I’ve won. I’m As the battling teams knew, the Squirrels’ back two defend- game before it. The Animals place. In a stunningly brave, so happy.” Vindication, then, the victor would bask in the ers and into the hands of the scored first and then quickly wonderfully-played game at the may be an understatement. glory of their triumph for at receiver. The Squirrels battled found themselves down 4-1 as College, Campus Safety pre- If you think that was dramat- least 15 minutes or so. Clearly, back to score just before the Bro-wanda worked the short vailed, 10-9. ic, just wait until spring. Sports The Collegian 16 November 14, 2008

INLINE HOCKEY Grove City undefeated after five games By Josh Kitamura trick and winning the game 9-4. er’s stick hit the crossbar on his Collegian Photography Co-Editor In their fourth game, Grove attempt, drew the call, negated City played against Pitt (Blue). the attempted goal and forced the Grove City has gone 4-0-1 on Cersosimo once again proved the game into sudden death overtime. the hockey rink since the season adage that “a good defense is a Within two minutes, Grove City’s started in early October. In their good offense” by scoring Grove Cersosimo and Antoline ended latest game, Grove City beat City’s first two goals; freshman the game in Grove City’s favor, Geneva 10-1. Luke Stoltzfus then put in a third 5-4. In season review, Grove City’s goal short handed closing out the Last week, Grove City sought first match was against Clarion first period. In the second, Pitt to continue their undefeated University. The team was pleased proved to be uninitiated by finally streak by taking on Geneva with the results of the first period putting two goals past senior College. The first period showed against Clarion which ended 4-0 Mike McLaughlin between the the strength of the team's offence, in Grove City’s favor. Clarion posts. Cersosimo attempted to which pounded the Geneva goalie refused, however, to simply deny this effort to close the gap with shot after shot, one of which accept defeat. At the beginning of by scoring Grove City’s fourth found the back of the goal. In the the second period, Clarion capi- goal short handed, earning him- second, Grove City continued to talized on a two-on-one opportu- self a hat trick. But Pitt was unde- get numerous shots on net, three nity against Grove City and put terred, catching Grove City’s lead of which hit home, putting Grove their first goal between the posts. with two more goals of their own. City up 4-0. It wasn't until the Clarion proceeded to continue Toward the end of the third peri- third period that Geneva's defens- this process with two more goals, Josh Kitamura od, the score was tied 4-4 with es came tumbling down. Before but they were unable to finish the The Grove City Inline Hockey team is 3-0-1 this season. both teams attempting to edge the long, Grove City had nearly dou- uphill climb. The game ended 7- and Snyder teamed up to make sixth goal by shooting the puck other out with one more goal. Pitt bled their lead with three more 5, Grove City. Grove City’s third and final goal, and then rebounding his own shot made the final strike with ten sec- goals. Nonetheless, it was in the In their second game, Slippery but Slippery Rock refused to let three times. His final attempt for onds on the clock by attempting third that Geneva finally got one Rock (White) proved to be a chal- up, scoring a third of their own in a goal during this whirlwind of the legendary “michigan.” The goal of their own into the Grove lenge to Grove City. Though sen- the third period. Even in sudden shooting was from Pitt’s own goal michigan is when a player behind City net - their first and last - and ior Adam Snyder was pleased to death overtime, both Grove City line; the shot ricocheted off the an opposing net picks the puck up Grove City went on to score three score first for Grove City on an and Slippery Rock proved to be goalpost, into the back of the onto their stick and whips around more goals ending the game with unassisted breakaway, Slippery too evenly matched, and the goalie and then bounced into the to the front of the net attempting an impressive score of 10-1, Rock was happy to respond with teams ended the game tied 3-3. net. Snyder went on to score two to slam the puck into the upper Grove City. its own goal. Freshmen Rocky Last week, Grove City had two more goals in under three minutes corner. The attempt was mostly Grove City will next play Cersosimo proved to be both games, the first of which was that period, earning him a well successful for Pitt in that the puck Robert Morris University (Blue) skilled and lucky by shooting for against Pitt (Gold). In this game, deserved natural hat trick. Pitt went into the net; when perform- on Thursday. All games are the net and bouncing the puck off Grove City blew Pitt away by was able to score four goals of ing the michigan, however, a played at the Robert Morris of a Slippery Rock skate into going up eight goals without their own following this player must take care to keep University Island Sports Center in their net. But once again Slippery being scored upon. Most notable onslaught, but sophomore Phil their stick below the goal’s cross- Pittsburgh; contact Josh Kitamura Rock was glad to keep pace with during this frenzy was the stick Antoline put one more past the bar to avoid a high stick call. By or Kyle Helfrich if you wish to a second goal as well. Cersosimo work of Snyder who scored the Pitt goalie earning himself a hat a matter of inches, the Pitt play- attend.

FOOTBALL Wolverines lose heartbreaker The longest yard to Westminster in final seconds By Luke Harmon hands of Nick McKolosky for the ball on the next series, giving Collegian Writer much of the game. the ball back to the offense as The third quarter began with a time became a factor. The Grove City College foot- long kickoff return by the Titans, “It was a good team effort,” ball team lost at Westminster for which led to an early field goal. Ikler said about his interception. its second year in a row in anoth- Corner junior Randy Santina “On the pick I audibled to a dif- er close game – 21-24, decided in deprived them of a second shot at ferent defensive scheme, and the the last seconds of the fourth the end-zone with an impressive quarterback didn’t pick up on it, quarter. pass knockdown on their next so he didn’t see me waiting for The chilly first half boasted drive. the ball.” only one touchdown by the Then the Wolverine offense The offense ran the ball deep Westminster Titans. Westminster began putting points up on the into Westminster territory before was coming off their bye week board. Freshman Blaine Miller turning it over to the defense on and was well prepared for the ran the ball in for the touch- downs. With less than two min- game. down, set up by a screen thrown utes left, Westminster completed a “We’ll keep the same direction, to him by junior Andrew series of long passes to get down but we will be more determined DiDonato. the field and gain a touchdown in our game play and finish the The defense had a series of for the final score of 24-21 before season strong,” Head Coach Chris penalties push them back into the time ran out. Smith ’72 said on how this game their own red-zone before giving The Wolverines gained the ball would affect the outcome of the up another touchdown. The on their own 40-yard line. With season. “We have a duty to keep offense responded with a long only four seconds left, sophomore the next game from being less of drive with DiDonato running the wide receiver Zach Summy a disservice to the previous 88 ball for multiple first downs and caught a long ball on the one-yard days that we’ve been playing.” Miller running the ball in for the line. On a controversial call, the The offense made multiple long score. offense failed to score on a quar- drives into the end zone but came The defense gave the ball right terback sneak. up without any points going into back to the offense after three “We never gave up,” said Ikler, the second half. Two field goals plays, and the offense took advan- “They got the calls to go their were attempted as the Wolverines tage of penalties on Westminster way in the end; we didn’t.” tried to put points on the board. to march the ball down the field Grove City hosts Thiel at Westminster lost one of their and score with a stand-up touch- Robert E. Thorn Field tomorrow key players, Chad Rosatelli, on down by DiDonato to put the at 1 p.m. for the Mercer County their first touchdown drive due to Wolverines ahead 21-17. Cup and their final Presidents’ Josh Kitamura injury, placing the ball in the Senior Adam Ikler intercepted Athletic Conference game. Freshman Tim Irwin makes a dash up the field.