The Collegian – Sept. 13, 2013

Get a look into the lives of GCC’s drum majors.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

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The Grove City College Student Newspaper

Vol. 74, No. 2

GCC remembers 9/11

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A group of students set out American flags in a grid pattern late Tuesday night on the upper quad to commemorate lives lost in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Each flag represents one of the 2,996 people who died.

Libertarian rivalry Only at Grove City College

GCC named Christian College of Distinction

ally libertarian philosophy.

Some members of the student body, as well as the heads of SFL, have expressed concerns over having seemingly redundant student groups on campus. Senior Daniel Amico, SFL Vice President, is worried that the creation of a secondary organization may split the already small pool of potential members.

However, junior Scott Alford, the lead organizer for the new chapter of Young Americans for Liberty, was quick to point out that there are several key differences between the two. According to Alford, where SFL focuses on education and awareness, YAL’s main objective is to coordinate and inspire activism.

YAL will have a much more visible presence during election season than the SFL, due to the SFL’s status as a 501c3, which prevents it from backing or supporting any specific candidates.

“SFL tends to be more oriented towards discussion groups and book clubs, whereas YAL would like to see more on-campus activism,” Alford said. “The SFL is a wonderful group, an amazing group, but they aren’t very active.”

However, Amico maintained that SFL is equally committed to activism, but of a different sort.

“Just because [SFL] doesn’t perform candidate-specific activism doesn’t mean it doesn’t

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What’s going on around the world?

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Get a taste of studying abroad in Ireland from junior Jenne Mante.

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Yates and Grennek face off as Freud and Lewis in a local production.

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Does the world really need feminism? Sarah Zimmerman makes her case.

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The football team’s victory in game one was its first win over CMU since 2008.

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Louis Petolicchio Contributing Writer Grove City College has always been known for its love of liberty, but the recent creation of a second libertarian student organization has left some scratching their heads. Members of the local chapter of Students for Liberty and many other students at the Organization Fair were puzzled to see a table presenting the brand new “Grove City Young Americans for Liberty.”

Both libertarian organizations are part of larger national organizations which, while not associated with the Libertarian political party, espouse a gener-

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Josh Evans News Editor With a new school year beginning, a number of college ranking and evaluating organizations have released their accolades and criticisms of institutions across the countries.

Among these lists and awards, Grove City College has once again received several honors.

Colleges of Distinction, a college guide that seeks to provide students and families with an in-depth look at the quality of the learning environments in different colleges, named the College a Christian College of Distinction.

The organization selects which colleges to honor based on four criteria: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes. The College is one of only four schools in Pennsylvania that received the honor this year.

The organization claims that the schools it recognizes are focused on teaching undergraduates through a variety of learning experiences and have active campuses with many opportunities for personal development.

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Trouble in Syria

President seeks approval for attack Alex Dimitri Contributing Writer President Barack Obama has sought congressional approval for an attack on the Syrian government after President Bashar al-Assad allegedly used chemical weapons against Syrian rebel groups. These attacks resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 citizens, prompting a response from the rest of the world.

In August of 2012, Obama drew a proverbial red line in reference to the Syrian civil war, which has been going on for a little under two years. This line was the utilization of chemical weapons. Now that such weapons have been used, the Senate has voted in approval of an attack on Syria, and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is currently voting on the same issue. It may be another two weeks until a decision is finally made.

A debate on this humanitarian and national security issue has ensued, and the Pew Research Center has indicated that 64 percent of Americans say that the U.S. does not “have a responsibility to do something about the fighting in Syria.”

The rest of the world seems to agree. The United States’ closest ally, Great Britain, has decided not to support any military action in Syria. Many world leaders that attended the recent G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia

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high-quality education.

Additionally, Forbes has released its college rankings this year, placing the College at number 192 out of the 650 schools ranked, as well as 85th in the Northeast.

Similarly, the Princeton Review placed the College on its list of “Best Northeastern Colleges,” as well as on “The Best 378 Colleges” list.

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urged Obama to abandon his plans for military action.

Despite international views, Obama has stated that he is taking national interests into consideration. “[Assad’s] weapons and his behavior pose a national security risk to the U.S.,” Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pa, said.

Mike Kelly, R-Pa, has yet to support or denounce an attack, but has issued a statement promising to take part in the debate over the issue.

“I enthusiastically await the chance to discuss this decision with my colleagues in the House,” he said.

The Shiite Syrian government is allied with Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The opponents to the Syrian government, however, are far less discernible and powerful.

The U.S. will not support a specific rebel group if Obama does decide to attack Syria.

There are two main rebel groups currently active in Syria: the Free Syrian Army and Jabat Al Nusra. The FSA is a large confederation of hundreds of small local fighting groups with no legitimate, centralized leader.

The latter is more clearly comprised of Al-Qaeda members and other extremists that have no vested interest in establishing democracy if Assad were to be toppled, as was hoped in Libya and Egypt.

The nature of the attack, which will be carried out if

Congress does give Obama the green light, has also been a major source of debate. Many fear that a few strategic “threat” missiles on Assad will be a weak show of force at which Assad and the world will sneer. Senior political science major David Marr echoes this concern.

“Missile strikes will not alleviate the tensions among the many ethnic and political groups in the Middle East,” Marr said.

A full scale invasion, however, presents the possibility that Syria’s allies, Russia and Iran, will retaliate either against the U.S. or its allies, particularly Israel.

Senator Bob Casey, D-Pa, is in favor of military action but does not support putting boots on the ground.

However, Obama called on Congress to postpone its vote on whether or not to authorize a strike in a speech on Tuesday, following the announcement that the Syrian government would agree to a Russian proposal that would place Syrian chemical weapons under international control. The United Nations Security Council is currently working out the details of that proposal.

It is unclear what group would potentially seize power if the U.S. were to bring down Assad and whether there would be greater stability or instability.

This kind of uncertainty has the country on edge and on bended knee alike.

The Princeton Review has ranked the College based on a number of individual, more specific characteristics. Keeping up the stereotype of sobriety, the College was ranked sixth in “Stone-Cold Sober Schools” and second in “Scotch and Soda, Hold the Scotch.”

The rankings also affirmed the school’s Christian nature, rating students at the College as the fifth most religious in the country. Additionally, students

were ranked third most conservative, but also the most LGBTunfriendly.

Another of the highest rankings achieved by the College was intramural sports participation, in which it ranked second, just beating out the United States Military Academy. This comes as little surprise, as the average Grove City student signs up for three sports each year.

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Sept. 13, 2013

World News Roundup Megan Baak

Contributing Writer

Nyad makes the swim from Cuba to Florida About two weeks ago, Diana Nyad became the first person to complete the 110-mile swim from Cuba from Florida. Nyad completed her swim without a protective cage. After attempting to swim from Havana to Florida four times over a span of 35 years, Nyad jumped in the water for a fifth time and swam for a grueling 53 hours. After completing the swim, Nyad stated that her motto this time was,“find a way.”

National leaders attend G20 summit Amidst the tension of the Syrian civil war, President Obama made time to travel to St. Petersburg, Russia on Thursday, Sept.

5 for the G20 summit with 20 other international leaders. The summit was intended to focus on the global economy, but the Syrian crisis overshadowed the talks. Though there was much tension between Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and

RIVALRY promote activism. SLF promotes an activism of ideas. Our focus tends to be affecting the academic atmosphere, which, as it currently stands in most universities, is militantly progressive,” Amico said.“We attack the root.”

Amico also stated that Alford had come to SFL last year wanting to see it involved in more visible, activist events, a suggestion to which SFL was very receptive.

They were surprised when Alford, instead, helped to found an entirely new organization this semester. Officers of SFL are concerned that the existence of two groups will divide inter-

Obama, the meetings progressed as usual. Obama intentionally made individual appointments with French president François Hollande, his biggest Syrian supporter, and China’s president, Xi Jinping. American officials said they hoped to use the meeting to press their counterparts to stimulate domestic demand and job creation.

NASA spacecraft to examine lunar atmosphere NASA launched a new spacecraft last Friday to investigate a potential lunar mystery. Crews reported seeing a strange glow on the moon’s horizon before sunrise. Scientists then began to suspect that dust from the lunar surface was being electrically charged and somehow lofted off the ground. The spacecraft, known as LADEE, is expected to reach lunar orbit on October 6, at which point it will begin its 100-day mission. ested students and cut the active membership of both groups.

Despite the wariness with which SFL views the new organization, Alford maintains his high praise of SFL and is confident that YAL will have a sufficiently unique attraction of its own. He is also hoping to see the two organizations collaborate on numerous events in the future.

Both organizations already have events planned for the semester. SFL is planning several guest lectures and hosting speakers Jeff Tucker and Steven Kinsella at different times, and YAL is gearing up for a big event on Sept.18 to celebrate Constitution week.

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Life

Sept. 13, 2013

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I want to eat your brains Humans vs. Zombies invades campus

Stephanie Pitman Life Editor

Monday night, dozens of brave humans readied themselves with Nerf guns and “sock bombs” to defend the campus against the week-long zombie epidemic.

After just a few days, many humans were infected by the zombies roaming the campus waiting to attack their next victims.

It is impossible to know exactly how many zombies have been created throughout the game, but this week almost 100 students have participated in what is essentially a deadly campuswide game of tag.

Senior Derek Cherkes, moderator of the game, explained the basics.

“The purpose for humans is to stay alive as long as you possibly can. For zombies, to eat as many as they can,” he said.

Students who are still human wear identification bandanas around their upper arms while those infected bear their bandanas around their heads. To be infected, humans must be tagged

Student zombies invading the Student Union. by a zombie and not be healed by a team doctor.

The humans can defend them-

selves with Nerf guns and rolled up socks, called “sock bombs,” which are thrown at the attack-

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ing zombies, temporarily rendering them harmless.

There are also specific missions

for the humans to accomplish.

Upon successful completion, the humans gain an advantage for a specified period of time during the game.

Junior Sarah Trisler, still a human when interviewed, commented: “It is epic…It’s about strategy and stealth, not who is afraid of who.”

What advice is there for humans?

Cherkes advises humans to be wary of their surroundings.

Fighting a zombie may result in death.

“A good zombie will hide and wait, while another will most definitely try to lure you in their direction. Be alert and ready to run at a moment’s notice.”

What advice is there for zombies?

Avoid large groups of humans, Cherkes advises our flesh-eating friends.

“Stay in packs and stalk your targets. Be sure to strike all at once and from many angles… stragglers are the easiest targets by far.”

Grover-seas: Adventures in Limerick

Jenne Mante

Contributing Writer Every semester dozens of Grove City College students enhance their academic experience by studying abroad.They choose locations from all over the globe, from Europe to South America to Asia. “Groverseas” spotlights a few of these students and their various adventures all over the world.

On Saturday, Aug. 31, junior Abby Cliff and I stepped onto a plane at the Philadelphia Airport to embark on a journey that I had always dreamed of.

About seven hours later, on Sunday, Aug. 1, I got off the plane, terrified of what the next four months had in store for me.

Spending a semester in Ireland had always been a dream of mine, but the reality of it, and the fact that I wouldn’t see home for four months, was a little hard

to deal with.

Would I make friends? Would I go on the grand adventures I’d always hoped I would? Or would I spend the next four months sitting in my apartment, wishing for home? The answer was soon clear.

After taking a bus from Dublin to my new home, Limerick, I met up with the Americans who were part of my program.

I quickly realized that I would have no trouble finding people with whom to spend time.

First, there were my American friends, nine of us from across the U.S. We soon “adopted” a Canadian girl with whom we became fast friends.

And before long, an International Students Night led to us having some real Irish friends!

The Irish, from what I can tell, are very friendly people, always willing to help out a confused and lost foreigner, and are eager to swap stories over a pint or a

coffee at the local pub.

We learned that the Irish, especially the men, are frequent tellers of “Irish truths,” which one of our Irish friends, Tony, defined as being a bit like a lie, but always based in truth.

Being here only one week means I haven’t had much time for adventures.

But I did take a trip into the city of Limerick to tour a castle and the beautiful, ancient St. Mary’s Cathedral, which is over 800 years old.

When I originally thought about culture shock, I always asPHOTO COURTESY JENNE MANTE sumed that it would hit me all at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick is over 800 years old. once. But in reality, it is just the es are virtually empty on week- rainy, the whole country is still little differences in life that catch ends, except for international full of charm. Because of the me off guard. For example, while most American college students students and the few Irish who green hills, dotted with sheep go out on Friday and Saturday live too far to go home.

Although I have only been and cows, the castles, the quaint nights, Irish students party on here one week, I already I feel Irish towns and the interesting Tuesdays,Thursdays and Sundays because almost all of them leave like I never want to leave this and colorful people, I could althe university on the weekends beautiful country and its peoto go back home.Their campus- ple. Though it is often cold and most call Ireland home.

Did you Heat-resistant know? makeup

Breanna Renkin Contributing Writer The most innovative makeup technology can no longer be found on display at Sephora, but rather, on the battlefield.

Scientists have recently created a heat-resistant camouflage makeup to protect soldiers from the extreme heat of roadside bombs in war-torn countries. When

a roadside bomb detonates, two blasts occur. The heatresistant makeup protects soldiers from the second blast, which produces heat maxing at 600 degrees Celsius.

While the second blast only lasts two seconds, the heat causes severe damage to any area of exposed and unprotected skin. The heat-resistant camouflage provides protection and prevents burns for up to 15 seconds.

Silicone makes this protection possible. Since traditional cosmetic ingredients such as wax and oil melt in

extreme heat, scientists utilized a common technique to formulate a heat-resistant silicone.

The camouflage is water-proof, non-irritating and can be easily applied and removed. It also protects against mosquitos with a modified formulation of the insect-repellent, Deet.

Since the product has been so successful, scientists hope to create a colorless formula for firefighters, as well as conduct tests on different surfaces.

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A day in the life of a drum major Brianna Buczkowski Contributing Writer Every morning at Grove City College, roughly 2,500 students wake up and busily go about their packed days. Despite the close knit community that exists and the familiar faces that abound, many keep to their respective groups and seldom get to know those who play different roles that affect their campus.

The new “Day in the Life of” series seeks to spotlight different campus roles and what they offer the campus community.

Marching bands have long been an American tradition, present at football games and community events, bringing a festive element and entertainment wherever they go. Many spectators enjoy their performances, yet few understand the work and leadership that faculty and student leaders put into leading the large, mobile band.

Seniors John Green and Sarah Boice are this year’s drum majors for the Grove City College Wolverine Marching Band. The role of drum major holds extra distinction and responsibility.

“Some people call it drum majors, some call it a field commander,” Boice clarified.

Both musicians direct the band off the field during halftime shows and alongside the percussion section during pa-

rades, giving them cues. Green and Boice earned this leadership distinction through an application process and audition last spring.

Both were involved in the Wolverine Marching Band all four years at the College. They have grown accustomed to the time it takes out of their schedules, which are already filled with many other activities.

Along with three hours of practice a week, in addition to games and festivals on the weekends, Green, a marketing major, is a member of the track and field team, a Grove City volunteer firefighter, Jazz Band member and president of the Shalom Israel Club. On the weekends, he plays gigs with his own jazz band comprised of several members of the marching band.

Boice, a music and English secondary education major, keeps an equally extensive resume, spending her time in several musical ensembles, theater, Touring Choir, Revelation Ringers and is the director of the Chamber Singers. In addition, she is a member of the Alpha Beta Tau sorority.

Following graduation in the spring, Green will begin a job as an EMT instructor and chief marketing officer for the training center. Boice hopes to find a teaching job in a high school.

When asked how they handle

these responsibilities and groups daily, both responded nonchalantly, as if they had hours of relaxation on the Quad scheduled every day.

“We’re probably just used to our [busy] schedules; I’m used to keeping a full plate, even in high school, so I’ve learned to manage a full schedule.” Boice said.

“I love the marching band, so it’s a pleasure to serve the marching band as drum major and I’m really proud of the work they put in, they’ve come so far and we have such a great sound …

I’m proud to be a part of that,” Green added.

Green and Boice’s time commitment to the marching band’s success began this summer when they arrived a week and a half before classes to conduct band camp from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for five days. Their long days of hard work during camp allowed them to practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school week to polish their perforSARAH LOGIE/THE COLLEGIAN mance.

Senior drum majors John Green and Sarah Boice lead the band “We’re given the freedom to during practice. work with the band as we see a new director this year, Dr. Pifit … If we see issues that need half-time.

Both drum majors express sano, and it’s really exciting to to be looked at, we have the autheir dedication to the band in see where he’s taking this band,” thority,” Boice said.

This year the marching band the way they speak of those they Green said.

“We’re making a lot of changhas about 150 people, which in- lead.

“They’ve put in so much hard es this year for the better — a lot cludes instrumentalists and the band front, all watching Green work and I’m proud of what of really good things — come and Boice on their stands during they’ve been doing … we have see what it’s about!” Boice said.

A vision for beauty Zoë Gowen Contributing Writer “'Beauty is truth, truth beauty, that is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.'”

“Ode to a Grecian Urn” by John Keats Raised with a simplistic lifestyle, Dr. Joshua Drake, associate professor of music and humanities, did not discover his love for art until his early college years.

It was then, enchanted with academia, that Drake began his lifelong celebration of beauty.

Though interested in furthering his education in philosophy and English, Drake felt called toward music and art.

Drake received his bachelor’s degree in sacred church music from Union University, followed by a master’s degree in musicology and a Ph.D. in historic music from the University of Glasgow.

He remained in Glasgow, Scotland for over four years where he met and married his wife. Shortly after, he received a teaching position at Grove City College.

“My purpose on campus is to encourage aesthetic repentance,” Drake said.

Drake believes that truth is manifested in beauty. On a personal level, as cultivators of the earth, Drake believes it is a duty and enjoyment to love the things which are beautiful, or in essence, lovable.

According to Drake, leisure time is too rare and precious to be spent on frivolous pursuits.

Culture bombards people with art, literature, music and activities, which Drake believes fail to instill aesthetic appreciation.

After reasoning through his art classes during his college years, Drake chose to regulate the use of his time to increase his artistic sympathies. In order to appreciate beauty through good art and music, Drake removed all of what he considered to be unwholesome influences. Looking back on his early academic years, Drake has no regrets on the rigorous standards he kept.

“However severe I thought I was being, I was never severe enough,” he said.

Similarly for the College, development in art appreciation is essential. According to Drake, the challenge begins with fostering the love of good art on an individual level. This is the purpose of the Civilization and the Arts series in the College’s humanities curriculum.

“Making gobs of art is not the grand solution,” Drake clarifies.

“It’s spending less wasted time on frivolous pursuits.”

As individuals develop a taste for beauty, there will be a corporate effect. A strong community is, “a group of attentive people who look a lot and see a lot,” according to Drake.

Though not a formal artist, Drake sketches and finds ways to personally interact with art. For those who share Drake’s desire to seek and to love beauty, they may find themselves in good company.

“People who love beauty end up loving it more and more,” Drake said.

Coming up in Chapel Tuesday, September 17th Coalition for Christian Outreach / Beach Ministry Thursday, September 19th Paul McNulty, Esq. ’80, partner and chair of Global Compliance Practice, Baker and McKenzie, LLP

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‘Freud’s Last Session’

Yates and Grennek perform in an intellectual faceoff Katie Koller Section Designer A small, two-person play, “Freud’s Last Session,” portrays an imagined meeting and an intriguing debate between two influential minds of the twentieth century: Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis. The AOX Center on Broad Street will show the production on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.

The play features the acting talents of Grove City College’s Dr. Christopher Yates, assistant professor of philosophy, as Freud, and senior Michael Grennek as Lewis under the direction of Marianne DiQuattro. Sponsored by the Grove City Arts Council, “Freud’s Last Session” will help raise money for community arts projects.

The play was written by Mark St. Germain and inspired by Dr. Armand M. Nicholi Jr.’s book, “The Question of God.” It ar-

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tistically represents Lewis and Freud meeting on the night of Sept. 3, 1939, the night of King George VI’s radio speech that rallied Britain for World War II. In the play, the two men discuss their understanding of reality. As they debate, their ideas, which are expressed through their respective writings, come to life.

Viewers not only witness the debates, but also the struggle of two men who have experienced death and hardship and arrived at two opposite beliefs: theism and naturalism. While the play offers no resolution to the debate, it allows audiences a glimpse into the lives and minds of Freud and Lewis.

“What is so unusual is that Freud and Lewis had thought through what they believed – the weak and the strong points,” Yates said.

According to Grennek, the

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Dr. Christopher Yates as Sigmund Freud and senior Michael Grennek as C.S. Lewis will perform in the Sept. 14 production of “Freud’s Last Session.” most challenging aspects of the nek were more than willing to man, has helped him to foster a performance are blocking, mem- dust off the script when Di- greater appreciation of Freud’s orizing lines, and producing ac- Quattro asked them to perform background and mindset. Havcurate emotional responses. He for a larger audience this fall. Di- ing little to no prior acting exagrees with Yates that portray- Quattro wants to invite people perience,Yates has found himself ing Lewis and Freud is the most from the community to generate stretched in new ways, especially exciting part of the production, a discussion of ideas. with his significant line memo“Acting in the play will be rization. and that their admiration of the two men has grown in the pro- more rewarding for me than for “Marianne DiQuattro is very cess. After performing the play the audience,” Grennek said. gifted at directing, and gives me Yates said that playing the part fewer things to worry about,” on a smaller scale in Yates’ attic earlier this year, Yates and Gren- of Freud, an 83 year-old Austrian Yates said.

Must-watch summer non-blockbusters

Contributing Writer

“Before Midnight” The third film in Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy adds one more snapshot to the serendipitous lives of Jesse and Celine, who have certainly become interesting romantic characters in modern cinema.

The couple meets on a Vienna-bound train in “Before Sunrise,” the first installment in the trilogy, released in 1995. There, the two spend over 12 hours together before Jesse travels back to the United States. “Before Sunset,” released in 2004, follows the couple as they meet again in Paris.

In these short meetings, the couple’s relationship develops through conversation, and in the second film, in real time.Viewers witness the relationship as it unfolds — the part that many other films skip with a brief montage or two. These films present the reality of love as it unfolds in a manner that is appealing even to those who typically do not grav-

itate toward romantic movies.

The latest installment follows the couple in Greece, nearly 20 years after they first met. .

Linklater worked with the two lead actors, Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, to tackle the concept of aging and the idea of “the one.” They successfully accomplished this feat with a raw, improvisatory grace.

The trilogy explores idealism, young love, regret, perception of success and relationships with a clear amount of subtlety. It is the authenticity of Jesse and Celine that makes “Before” a great trilogy, and this installment one of the year’s best films.

“Prince Avalanche” Although this film is about two men painting lines on a road, it is as engrossing and endearing as any. This entire film takes place on wooded back roads, where Alvin and Lance (played by Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch) slowly paint lines on the road, cut off from the rest of society.

Based on an obscure Icelandic

film, this film is directed by David Gordon Green (“Pineapple Express,” “Your Highness”), who does his best to intimate human drama. The plot (which deals with Rudd’s long-distance relationship), is flimsy yet effective because the characters bring this movie to life.

Rudd and Hirsch play opposites in more ways than one.

Alvin likes the solitude granted by this boring job, while Lance just wants to go back to the city and to visit his favorite bars.

Alvin pretends to be wise beyond his years while Lance acts younger than his. Personalities like these are bound to clash, especially when they are stuck in the woods together for days.

“Avalanche” is a comedy soaked in melancholy, and its best scenes come when the two are separated. One example of a melancholic scene occurs when Alvin comes across a woman combing through her burneddown home, looking for mementos from her vanished life. A more lighthearted scene occurs when a trucker stops by bearing gifts of liquor and barbed insults.

This quirky film has a soundtrack by Explosions in the Sky, and its style is like Wes Anderson crossed with Terrence Malick. At the end of the day, it is a bit too clever for its own good.

Nevertheless, it still maintains the ability to entice the listener.

“The Way Way Back” This movie has what every coming-of-age film needs: a main character with whom to identify, but who is also more awkward than the average person. Steve Carell as the bad guy is a fortunate addition.

Written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (Craig Pelton from “Community”), the movie covers one summer in the life of Duncan, a painfully awkward teenager who is forced to travel with his mother and her new boyfriend, Trent (Carell), to a middle-class resort town for the summer. Duncan soon realizes that this is where adults go to act like kids again.

The film opens with Trent admitting that on a scale of one to 10, Duncan is a three in terms

of likeability. Eventually, after making no friends, Duncan finds himself at a nearby water park, Water Wizz. The park is managed by a man named Owen (Sam Rockwell), who needs a coming-of-age movie of his own.

Duncan spends time with the staff of Water Wizz, and spends much of the movie leading a double life. He works at the park part of the time (unknown to his family) and tries to deal with his family troubles the rest of the time.

The casting in this movie is effective, and all of the actors are spectacular. Carell is the “likeable” character who is mean through and through; Rockwell plays the surrogate brother figure; even Jim Rash gets a few scene-stealing moments as a neurotic park employee.

“The Way Way Back” combines sweetness, heart and sincerity along with bitterness, to create just what a coming-of-age movie needs.

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Through the Lens

Sept. 13, 2013

GCC Wolverines 28, CMU Tartans 10

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Seniors Patrick Donoughe (89), Josh Latini (82) and Mitch White (8) head for the field.

The home crowd had a lot to get behind during the season opener, including a 14-point second quarter.

The team makes its way past the scoreboard toward the field.

The Wolverine defense excelled. They did not allow a touchdown until the final minute of the game.

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Through the Lens

With four receivers in motion, senior quarterback Brian Pell (10) looks for options downfield while the line holds off a three-man rush.

The last members of the team make their way onto the field.

Sophomore Nick Piett, the Wolverine long snapper, watches the Tartan huddle.

Quarterback Brian Pell evades a tackler and looks to run downfield.

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GCC student ‘shakes’ Pittsburgh

Contributing Writer Emma Sibilla, a junior English education major, spent her summer working in Pittsburgh for Urban Impact, a Christian organization devoted to helping atrisk youth. Sibilla helped create an educational and inspiring environment for inner city teens to learn English, to study the Bible and to put on a Shakespearean play through the program Urban Impact Shakes.

Sibilla joined this program through Grove City College alum, Brittany LaPalme ‘11. Sibilla also worked on a research project with Dr. Gina Blackburn, assistant professor of education, on why Urban Impact Shakes is so successful.

Involved in theater since high school and desiring to spend time working with the age group she hopes to educate, Sibilla found this program to be a great way to try out her plans

before student teaching. At the beginning of the summer, Sibilla joined the teens involved in this program at a retreat located on the College’s campus.

She saw how an experience away from the inner city affected the students and how they were grateful for the campus. Sibilla then spent six hours a day with the students, teaching them English, rehearsing for the drama and facilitating a Bible study.

“They taught me how to really think about my faith,” Sibilla said. “They asked a lot of really deep questions that made me ask the same questions.”

Sibilla noticed how learning the script and participating in the theater production impacted the teens involved in the program. Their hard work came to fruition when they performed “Much Ado About Nothing” for the community at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side of Pittsburgh.

“After their closing night,

three of the girls ran backstage, jumping up and down saying ‘we did it, we did it!’,” Sibilla said.

“They were so happy and proud of themselves for the hard work they had done. That was really powerful for me … Seeing how happy they were and how they knew they had done a good job was amazing.”

Sibilla noted that it was a challenging experience to live in the city, outside of the college environment.

“There were days that were tough, but it was completely worth it. I definitely feel that secondary education is where I’m supposed to be,” Sibilla said.

Sibilla advocates following a path outside of one’s comfort zone to discern one’s future plans and decisions.

PHOTO COURTESY EMMA SIBILLA “God doesn’t call us to know Emma Sibilla, left, poses with friends made during her internship our entire future today. We have in Pittsburgh. to trust him every day that he is pointing us in the right direction,” she said.

‘Girls’ takes HBO by storm

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Realistic characters polarize audiences

Kara Halin

Contributing Writer A television show’s premiere commonly leads to some criticism, but rarely does a show garner the media attention that HBO’s “Girls” did.

Even with the DVD release of its second season a month ago, the series still receives its fair share of both praise and backlash. Upon its premiere, the media criticized the show’s then 25-year-old creator, writer, director and star Lena Dunham for everything from failing to include racially diverse actors, to featuring characters with privileged lives, to achieving her own fame through nepotism.

Though Dunham’s name remained relatively unknown prior to 2012, reviewers took no middle ground in assessments of the show, either loving or despising everything she and “Girls” stand for.

After her movie “Tiny Furniture” saw success at the South

by Southwest Film Festival in 2010, Dunham had the opportunity to collaborate with director Judd Apatow. This partnership resulted in the creation of “Girls,” though the show is truly Dunham’s brainchild. She serves as the series’ creator and executive producer and plays the main character, Hannah Horvath.

In addition, she writes and directs most of the episodes. Her talent is evidenced by her 8 Emmy nominations and 2 Golden Globe wins, as well as Best Narrative Feature award at South

by Southwest for “Tiny Furniture.”

“I really wrote the show from a gut-level place, and each character was a piece of me or based on someone close to me,” Dun-

ham said in an interview with National Public Radio.

The basis in reality behind the characters and events is a big part of what makes the show so accessible and relatable to viewers. College students and young adults make up a big part of the show’s audience.

At these stages of life, confusion and uncertainty creep up more often than not. Whether their struggles result from romantic, personal or parental issues, viewers can strongly identify with the subjects Dunham presents.

It does not matter that the specific situations the characters find themselves in are not the same; the feelings are comparable to what viewers experience in their personal lives.

Each of the show’s main characters speaks to a different problem with which viewers are likely to struggle. Dunham covers all of her bases and provides insight on issues such as personal insecurity, poor self-image, uncertainty about careers and future plans and the struggle for self-expression.

She also touches on difficulties resulting from toxic relationships, social awkwardness and issues stemming from parental abandonment. The show does not present these issues in an accusatory way, but rather in a smart and humorous way which does not cast blame, but leads to self-awareness.

Uncomfortable sex scenes appear in most episodes that can be painful to watch, but these scenes serve the purpose of further emphasizing the characters’ issues and highlighting the uncertainty they have about life and what they want from their relationships.

Perhaps the most compelling plotline featured on the show thus far is Hannah’s battle with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Dunham’s portrayal of the mental illness feels completely natural and is an issue that strikes a chord with her, since she has struggled with OCD in her past.

The show does not cast any unnecessary or offensive humor on the problem, but rather gives a compelling and thoughtful performance of a young adult attempting to deal with a mental illness.

She tries to hide her symptoms from her parents and insists that everything is fine, which are actions that anyone who has suffered from or knows someone who has suffered from a psychological disorder can understand.

Through this plotline, Dunham educates the viewer and clarifies any misunderstandings regarding OCD. “Girls” proves itself to be more than just the same old tale of privileged girls living it up in the Big Apple. Instead, it’s completely real. Each episode deals with believable problems instead of simply following the eternally happy plotlines to which a number of comedies cling. Dunham’s voice speaks loudly and clearly to her generation.

By writing from experience, she tugs on the heart strings of every viewer who knows the struggles and emotions the “Girls” girls face, and even resonates with those who do not.

Not all who tune into the show like it because of the graphic scenes and content.

However, Lena Dunham’s stories hit close to home for many viewers, making “Girls” a show with not only realism and wit, but also one with staying power.

This week’s award goes to senior Esther Hoyt for her innovative design skills and dedication to help improve various layout elements.

The Collegian Green Eyeshade Award honors student contributors who have demonstrated consistency and excellence in their work.

Esther Hoyt

Each week, The Collegian editors select a reporter, photographer or staff member who has made a valuable contribution to the paper. The award makes a valuable addition to a portfolio or resume.

Pick of the Week

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Claire McCray

Contributing Writer Inevitably, NASCAR fans will be drawn to the band, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., due to the name association with the popular stock car racer. However, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. fits better with names such as Passion Pit and French-pop band, Phoenix, and their indie-pop proficiency.

On their Extended Play, “Patterns” opens with what seems to be nothing but simple acoustic guitar harmonies.

The curtain is soon drawn back and the track “If You Didn’t See Me (You Weren’t On the Dancefloor)” bursts forth with a catchy synth hook and kick-drum beats. Subtle lyrical hooks contribute to the rise and fall of the song, quietly building up to the electropop chorus and reinforcing the danceable and catchy quality of the track.

The second track on the EP, “Dark Water” is more haunt-

ing, featuring sweeping orchestra glissandos, a lone whistler and a meandering back beat, further proving that Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is not just a one-trick indie-pop pony.

The rest of the EP continues to showcase Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.’s talent for using exceptional lyrics and tight harmonies, highlighted by unusual and creative beats.

While the spectrum of indie-pop is broad and seemingly endless, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is a rising star that should not be missed. Set to release its second studio album entitled “The Speed of Things” on Oct. 8, this Detroit band takes all the best of the pop genre and channels it in one band, providing a sneak peek of all the band has to offer.

Perspectives Editorial Who needs feminism?

Sept. 13, 2013

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Calling and Major Superiority Complex

Dan Johnson

There is a practice here that many buy into, or at the very least, let happen without much thought. This practice is particularly noteworthy in how un-Christ-like it is.

The condescension toward those of perceived “lesser” majors is a huge problem on this campus.

I cannot say how many times people have made fun of me for being a communication studies major. Others have ignored the amount of time and effort I invest into my major and how I supplement my degree with related extracurricular activities. Even if they know the other things in which I participate, a number of students act as if it is somehow an easy task to juggle my schoolwork, extracurricular activities and friendships.

Given this editorial space, some might cite their accomplishments as part of the argument. But accomplishments are a weak point and defeat the purpose. My education and achievements only have value within the context of how I use them to serve the Lord. Apart from that, they are meaningless.

I am not alone as a communication studies major. Others in a number of different departments feel the same judgment; however, I have found that certain majors tend to bear the brunt of the attack from the general student population.

This should not be so.

Don’t get me wrong — I appreciate all the work that goes into every academic program at Grove City College. I understand that there is a substantial work load in other fields, sometimes greater than the load I bear. But we are study-

ing in different fields, and my work is bound to be different — this does not mean it is any less significant.

Think about this for a moment: how many times are we told to pursue the things we think we are good at and love to do? Moreover, don’t most of us believe that God calls us to certain fields? If this is the case, what place do any of us have to look down on others for doing what they believe God has called them to?

Additionally, many if not most of us have decided to attend Grove City College because we believe it gives us a rigorous and excellent academic experience. Criticizing those who have chosen to attend this more difficult college because of their choice of major in this context simply seems absurd.

Sometimes this major superiority complex comes from our doubts. We want to make ourselves feel better about decisions we have made or where our lives are headed. We turn to something that comes quite naturally: looking down on others.

The thing I cannot get my mind around in regard to this issue is how we let ourselves look at other Christians in such a negative light and in a number of cases simply to reaffirm ourselves. Then again, don’t we do that all the time?

We reassure ourselves that we are “good people,” or that our sins are not as bad as others’.

Even with other Christians, we do the “bless his heart” routine.

We use backhanded compliments, trying to hide the scorn.

Major superiority does not rise above this level.

This major superiority has no place on this campus, but only the student body can address the problem. Peers, fellow students — comrades — the ball is in your court.

our lives as well. From seatbelts in cars to the food we are allowed to eat, every decision in the political realm influences how the youth go about their daily lives. The future depends on our involvement to make sure that politicians adequately represent the needs of students in addition to middle-age and elderly Americans.

Finally, political awareness is essential because the United States was founded upon the concept of an active people.

Driven by innovation and optimism for a brighter future, the U.S. was shaped by the Founding Fathers who sought to create a better future for following generations. No statement emphasizes this idea more

than the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution: “… to secure the blessings of liberty, to ourselves and our posterity …” Emphasis was on improving the country for future generations. Americans must respect their country’s founding and stay keen on the political issues of the day.

From the power to sway elections to the intertwined nature of politics and daily life, greater political awareness by youth cannot be undervalued. As the nation advances through the 21st century, the three components mentioned provide the basic framework for answering the question: Why should the youth care?

Managing Editor

Sarah Zimmerman Contributing Writer

Who needs feminism? Honestly, everyone does. Feminism has been vilified on a broad societal scale, conjuring mental images of the bra-burning, men-hating women with liberal agendas who make their way into news stories.

Feminism is actually the doctrine advocating that the social, political and other rights of women equal those of men, which means that while women are not the same as men, they should still have the ability to earn the same wages, apply for the same jobs and vote for people who share their ideals.

Women’s suffrage may be over now, but it took a lengthy 41 years for the 19th Amendment to be ratified.

The feminist movement impacts everyday life. Just the other day, a man approached a friend of mine and informed her that her modest outfit was distracting to him, accusing her for his lack of self-control.

This dialogue should never have happened. This issue extends beyond the comments of young men and into the idea of “rape culture.”

Rape culture is telling women to be careful about everything, and to follow a specific set of rules to avoid being assaulted. These guidelines regulate everything about women — what they wear, how they wear it, the impressions they give off and whether or not they make eye contact with men. They force women

to be alert, to watch their backs and to never let their guards down for a moment lest one be sexually assaulted. If one does not follow the rules, she is to be blamed if she is assaulted.

This case is not uncommon at all.

In March 2013, the Steubenville rape case overtook the media because two rising high school football stars were facing rape charges due to drugging and gang-raping a 16-year-old girl. The trial finally ended and the world was waiting to hear the verdict, which was a sentence of less than three years between the two boys.

Instead of focusing on the girl who was drugged and raped multiple times, the media focused on the boys who had been “victimized” by their unfortunate choices. The media talked about how they had such promising futures, and how this blight on their record would ruin everything. Multiple stations never mentioned the victim. Social media sites exploded with people saying that it was

the girl’s fault for getting drunk, for being at that party and for bringing this shame on these football stars. The world told

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the girl that it was her fault for being raped.

Feminism is the battle for equality in a world where the victim, rather than the rapist, is blamed for her lack of selfcontrol. It goes past the shockingly low female representation in Congress, which is currently at a record high of 19 percent.

It goes past the legislation of women’s healthcare. It goes past the basic American right to vote. It is one of America’s crucial struggles. After centuries of behavior change, people are finally learning what equality looks like. This is why everyone needs feminism.

Here’s why political awareness matters David Marr Contributing Writer Even in high school, the fact that many students are disinterested in politics is evident. From distrust of the government to a misunderstanding of its pertinence to youth, politics may seem far removed from the lives we all live.

Yet, as citizens of the United States, we should re-examine and alter our political stance.

Every youth should be aware of what is going on politically because the youth vote is essential to the outcome of elections.

The decisions that are made also influence the present as well as the future, which is a funda-

mental idea that is rooted in the founding of our country.

The age block of 18 to 29-year-olds comprised 19 percent of the voting populace during the 2012 election. In the past three presidential election cycles, only half of the eligible youth population turned out to vote. While these numbers may seem insignificant, these votes were crucial in determining the outcome of the presidential race. If the youth votes were split in the four swing states (Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia) during the 2012 election, Mitt Romney would now be our president. In fact, at least 80 electoral votes hinged on the youth votes. Had more U.S. citizens turned out to vote

in 2012, the election might have had a different outcome.

Awareness of political issues is important because it helps us to better understand the decisions and actions which are shaping the present and will shape the future. A quote by Herbert Hoover clearly emphasizes part of this idea: “Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.” Every government policy requires funding — funding which comes from the back pockets of Americans, tax-paying youth included. As a member of the workforce, youth and college students are paying for programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

Politics impact other parts of

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Is America so great?

Examining NSA spying

Daniel Amico

Contributing Writer Is the United States an exceptional nation? It surely was founded on exceptional ideas.

One such idea — the separation of powers — is an ingenious way to bring mutual supervision to the branches of government.

When the Founders were developing the Constitution, they drew upon the work of Montesquieu and the English tradition of the rule of law, which was manifested in the Magna Carta. The separation of powers was to be a buffer against any encroachments on constitutionally guaranteed rights. These separations were built to be robust. After more than 200 years, the United States is one of the freest and most prosperous nations on earth.

The oversight allowed by the separation of powers has since been eroded, especially by the National Security Agency’s spying operations.

Globetrotting whistleblower Edward Snowden made headlines this summer by uncovering NSA spying programs,

such as PRISM. In order to find the “needle” (in this case, a terroristic threat) in the proverbial haystack, the NSA has been collecting the whole haystack.

Programs such as PRISM, XKeyscore, Boundless Informant, Stellar Wind, Bullrun and others have been “mined” by the NSA. These programs, while billed as necessities for national security, allow many avenues for warrantless domestic surveillance.

The “haystack” of data that the NSA is amassing includes phone metadata, IP addresses, emails, IM messages and recorded phone calls — almost anything it can get its hands on within current technological limitations. Under legal threat, the largest technology companies in the world (Google, Research In Motion,

Apple Inc., etc.) comply with the NSA’s data mining operations at the high expense of violating their customer’s privacy agreements.

court’s warrants are not like those given by traditional civil courts. It grants general warrants that are massive in their scope. These sweeping general

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The NSA needs warrants for all its surveillance actions, but the court system in place is hardly adequate. The court that grants these special warrants is the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The FISA

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warrants are reminiscent of colonial era “writs of assistance” that the British government used in order to justify the search and seizure of colonial property. The FISA court is not given a name of an individual

when the NSA is applying for a warrant, but is given instead a bundle of characteristics that the NSA can search through its databases. FISA court warrants allow the NSA to run dragnet searches of massive swaths of the U.S. population, which is what a dysfunctional system of government oversight looks like.

People are fallible and do not always act with the best intentions. Since the government is using such a powerful surveillance apparatus, prudent and robust oversight processes must be used. The lack of accountability within the government has resulted in shocking errors.The idea the Founding Fathers adopted regarding the separation of powers and mutual oversight needs to be taken seriously. This generation is uniquely poised to understand the importance of digital privacy and the national security threats that face the nation. The United States can have a strong security apparatus while maintaining the restraints on government that the Founders envisioned, but it will not come easy.

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Wolverines immobilize the Tartans Noah Rasmussen Staff Writer On Saturday, the Tartans of Carnegie Mellon University traveled to Grove City College from Pittsburgh to battle the Wolverines on Robert E. Thorn Field. It was the first time the Tartans visited Grove City since the 2010 season. It was also the last time these two teams will meet in a non-conference matchup. After this season, the Tartans will be leaving the University Athletic Association to join the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in football.This move by CMU will bring new meaning to the rivalry between the Wolverines and Tartans next season and in years to come.

Coming into the game, the Wolverines were hungry for a victory. They had not been able to beat the Tartans since the 2008 season when they topped CMU 19-10. It had been nine years since the Wolverines were able to start the season off with a win when they steamrolled the Manchester University Spartans 54-14.

“This is a big deal,” senior linebacker Mitch White said.

“This is the first time we’ve started 1-0 since I’ve been here, and I’m a fifth year senior.”

After kicking off to the Tartans, the Wolverines started with a bang. Sophomore linebacker Bobby Tuttle intercepted a pass from CMU’s senior quarterback Rob Kalkstein. Unfortunately, the offense was not able to convert the turnover into points. On CMU’s second possession, the

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Above: The Wolverines prepare before kickoff.

Below: Junior Jimmy Bailey (23) runs off a block to the right side.

Tartans marched down the field from their own 22-yard line to the Grove City one-yard line, where senior tailback Zachary Erra-Hernandez fumbled the ball into the end zone, resulting in a touchback, giving the Wolverines the ball at their own 20yard line.

When asked about the victory, and how the defense was able to hold the Tartan offense to only 10 points, coach Rob Skaricich, the defensive coordinator, gave all the credit to the players, calling them “the best group of effort guys I’ve ever been around.”

The Wolverines were backed

up against their own end zone at the six-yard line when they began their first drive of the second quarter. Sophomore wingback Zach Rader helped them get out of the shadow of their own goalposts by breaking free for an explosive 41-yard run.

Another second year back, Steve

Maskrey, helped the Wolverine offense into the red zone, bursting through the Tartan defense for a gain of 27 yards. Senior quarterback Brian Pell hooked up with fellow senior and former high school teammate Anthony Ritchie for a 7-yard touchdown pass. On the ensuing Wolverine possession, Pell connected with Ritchie again for 32 yards, on their way to a 6-yard touchdown run by Maskrey.

Despite a fumble that the Wolverines were able to recover in the second half, the Wolverine offense was able to put up another touchdown at the beginning of the final quarter on a 4-yard touchdown run by Pell.

After a turnover on downs, the Wolverine offense took over again at their own 49-yard line.

Pell went on to lead a drive in which he broke free for a big gain that landed his team at the 2-yard line. Pell capped off the drive with a quarterback sneak from the first yard line to put the Wolverines up 28-3. The CMU offense capped off their final drive with a 6-yard touchdown run by freshman fullback Zach Cree, but it turned out to be too little too late, as the Wolverines improved to 1-0 on the season, defeating the Tartans 28-10.

“This game always means a lot. I thought our guys were fantastic,” head coach Chris Smith said with a grin. “The last three years we haven’t been able to do it, but we got it done this year.”

The Wolverines will go on the road this week, making the long drive out to Anderson, Indiana to take on the Ravens.

Taking a time-out with Branch

Paul St. Jean Staff Writer

The Grove City College women’s volleyball team is fresh off a weekend spent in Marietta, Ohio, where they played against four teams.

Although they went 1-3 over the weekend, the team is hopeful for the coming season which opened at Thiel on Sept. 11.

The women’s volleyball team is coached by Susan Roberts, who is entering her 29th and final season as the Wolverines’ head coach. The team returns 14 of 17 players, including four seniors.

The Collegian recently had the opportunity to sit down with senior middle hitter Ashley Branch who was recently named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference player of the week, and to ask her a few questions:

As a senior, how does this Grove City team compare to others you have been a part of here at school?

Branch: We are blessed to have a really great group of girls this year.

We have so much fun as a group and everyone is really committed to serving each other as teammates. We all have a common goal to be better as a team and as teammates.

As the regular season gets underway, do you expect the team to improve from early season tournament form?

Branch: I definitely think we will continue to improve as the season progresses.

Three of our upperclassmen starters were injured early in the season so the team really had to come together.

Despite the injuries we still had a great tournament at Ohio

Wesleyan and as everyone continues to heal I think we will continue to improve.

We really learned to trust each other to get the job done regardless of what position we were thrown into. I think the early adversity gave us a great foundation to tackle the ups and downs of regular season.

Talk a little about being named PAC player of the week last week.

Branch: The great thing about volleyball is that it is truly a team sport in every aspect.

As a hitter, I am really lucky to have a great defensive back row and setters.

When one of us plays well we all can succeed and I think that is what happened at our first tournament.

Everyone really stepped up and we played great as a team which helped me to succeed.

I was really excited to be PAC player of the week because I think it is a great projection on how we play together as a team and how we hope to progress as the season goes on.

What do you hope to achieve in your senior season on and off the court?

Branch: Being a senior still seems surreal, but like most seniors, I hope to make the most of my last year.

Being an athlete has been one of my favorite parts of college.

I want to strive to be the best I can be and compete at the highest level I can.

Most importantly, I want to enjoy my last year with my teammates who blessed me in ways I never expected.

I hope to invest in my friendships here while still being excited about my future outside of Grove City.

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Sports Wolverine win shows promise

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Sept. 13, 2013

Brad Hummel Staff Writer

The Grove City College men’s soccer squad recovered quickly from a 0-1 home-opening loss to Allegheny College on Sept. 4 to defeat Hilbert College by five goals on Sept. 7, winning 6-1. Disappointed in a slow start to the 2013 season, the team learned from missed opportunities to score four goals in the second half against Hilbert, including a career-first hat trick by sophomore striker Seth Loew, who accumulated six goals over the entire the 2012 season and also earned eight shots and one assist against the Hawks.

Prior to their Sept. 7 victory in Hamburg, N.Y., the Wolverines were in the midst of a less than ideal start to their 75th anniversary season. Finishing a season-starting tournament with a loss to Frostburg State and a draw against Buffalo College, the Wolverines dropped to 0-21 following their one goal loss to the Allegheny Gators. In a close match at College Field, the Wolverines outpaced the Gators in corner kicks (11-3) and

Freshman defenseman Drew Cypher launches the ball downfield. shots (15-5), but were unable to we just didn’t finish them,” capitalize despite strong perfor- Adams said. “We have to start mances by sophomore forward finishing, finding the back of Tim Shackleton and senior de- the net and winning games.”

Shackleton concurred, stressfender Dan Adams. A rapid goal by midfielder Daniel Szekely in ing the Wolverines’ need to betthe 11th minute made the dif- ter manage the offensive third of the field in creating chances to ference for Allegheny.

“We had opportunities, but score.

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“We possess the ball great, but our finishing needs a lot of work,” Shackleton said.

Both chances and finishes were abundant in Grove City’s 6-1 win at Hilbert, in which Loew and freshman forward David Wurmlinger had outstanding performances. After junior for-

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ward Jordan Carmichael started the scoring barrage with a strike in the 20th minute, Wurmlinger, a recruit from Belle Vernon, Pa., netted the first two goals of his career in the 31st and 49th minutes.

With the Wolverines already well in control of the game with a comfortable three-goal lead, a penalty kick provided the opportunity for Loew to score his first of three goals in the last 35 minutes of the game. Hilbert’s only goal came courtesy of Jonathan Davidson in the 67th minute.

While only time will tell if the Wolverine win at Hilbert provides the impetus to a successful season, the tally against the Hawks serves much to prove the team’s capabilities. Of their astounding 26 shots, 17 came in the second half. These men may indeed have the legs to go the distance based on their first win after several close calls.

Grove City plays its next match at home this Saturday, Sept. 14 against Baldwin-Wallace College.

Joe Setyon Contributing Writer In 1992, the Pittsburgh Pirates went 96-66 en route to a National League East title. However, they were defeated in a seven game National League Championship Series by the Atlanta Braves, who were the class of the entire National League during the 1990s. Regardless, things were looking up for the Pirates. Led by league MVP Barry Bonds and Manager of the Year Jim Leyland, the Bucs won the National League Eastern Division for the third straight year, though they had yet to win a playoff series in that decade.

From that point on, everything changed. After falling to Atlanta in Game 7 of the NLCS, Barry Bonds departed in free agency and proceeded to win five more MVP awards with the Giants.

The Pirates have not had a winning season since.

Jumping to 2009 (one of the many low years since 1992), the Pirates are housed in PNC Park,

a beautiful, yet oddly quiet stadium. On any given night, there might be countless promotions to get fans to the game; whether $7 field level seats, $1 hot dogs, free umbrellas, t-shirts or the like, it is as if the Pirate’s front office is begging fans to come to the games.

The stadium and environment are in place, but the key players are not. That is why, even on a Friday night, barely a third of the stadium is full. Since 2009, things have gotten progressively better. In 2011 and 2012, the fan base was electrified as star centerfielder Andrew McCutchen and a solid pitching staff led the team to midseason pushes, only for the team to fall off in the final third of both seasons. This year, however, fans and players could tell that things were different.

It didn’t take long for the Bucs to show that it was not going to be the same old sub.500 record again this season.

After a relatively slow start, the Pirates rebounded, and soon

proved that they could legitimately compete in a tough National League Central Division.

New faces have led the team along with some familiar ones.

McCutchen is having another MVP-worthy year, while Pedro Alvarez has flashed his enormous power. Pitchers like Jeff Locke, Jason Grilli and Francisco Liriano have had career years as well.

At the beginning of the year, the Pirates would have loved to reach the .500 mark, something they had not done in 20 years.

They have passed that landmark and now many fans believe they have a shot at winning the World Series.

No longer is the stadium barely full on a Friday night.

Instead, Pirates fans tune in on their radios and televisions, and yes, they go to games, too. For a long time, the Bucs had taken a backseat to Pittsburgh’s Steelers and Penguins, but this is not the case anymore. Baseball is back in Pittsburgh, and the city is ready for it.