The Collegian – Nov. 8, 2013

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The Friday, November 8, 2013

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Vol. 74, No. 8

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The Grove City women’s cross country team sealed a quarter century of dominance last week, winning its 25th straight President’s Athletic Conference title.

The Wolverines dominated the competition, earning only 33 points, while blowing away runner-up Waynesburg, who tallied 75 points.

“It is an honor and also humbling to be involved in something that has been a part of the school’s history,” sophomore Stevie Huston said. Huston finished fourth individually with a time of 22:59.4 and also earned First Team honors in the conference.

Sophomore Emily Rabenold finished first in the race, with a time of 21 minutes, 45.6 seconds.

Winning the race a full minute ahead of the runner-up, Rabenold is the first runner from Grove City since Sara Fisher ’09 to win the individual title.

Senior Laurel Skorup finished seventh with a time of 23 minutes, 15.6 seconds, joining Rabenold and Huston on First Team all-conference.

“I think when teams see the bigger picture and realize that the hard work we put into our training is not for ourselves, it allows us to keep our minds in the right spot during our training,” Huston said. “This is in large

part due to the coaching and support from teammates who have the same mindset.”

When looking at the amazing accomplishment and longevity of the program it is important to note the outstanding individual efforts, from runners and coaches alike, which make up the success of the team as a whole. 10 Grove City runners finished in the top 25, with three making Second Team all-conference.

Head coach Sean Severson won the Coach of the Year award for the conference.

“The effort we put in on an individual level pushes each other to work harder,” Huston said. “We draw off of each other’s hard work and that helps the team become stronger as a whole.”

The Wolverines move on to compete at Lehigh University in the NCAA Mideast Championships next week, and the team looks to continue its winning ways and improve on last year’s 9th place finish.

“When you know your teammates are out on the same course as you, pushing themselves to help the team, you can’t help but push yourself for them as well,” Huston said.

With a 25 year tradition of winning, it’s hard not to bet on Grove City.

See more about the success of Grove City athletics on p. 12.

Music for mileage

Bands battle to raise money for hospital runs Jacob Sziráky Staff Writer

The Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity and the Gamma Sigma Phi sorority’s “Battle of the Bands” has become an annual campus event.

“We’ve traditionally done it every year,” junior Alyssa Dillon, the social chair of Gamma Sigma Phi, said. “It’s a little different than the coffee houses around campus.”

The various musical styles, the free refreshments and the audience raffle proved that the “Battle of the Bands” is vastly different from many of the other Grove City College fundraisers.

However, despite its uniqueness and popularity on the College’s campus, the show itself was not the only draw. The concert was a fundraiser for a worthy cause. Nathaniel Brown, the youngest brother of some current students, has cancer.

The concert’s proceeds will aid the Brown family in travel expenses to Pittsburgh for Nathaniel’s treatments. Any addi-

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Junior Ellie Stoffer joins sophomore Ausinette Rodriguez on stage during Rodriguez’ set. tional money that the Browns do not use will be donated to other families with similar plights. “We [were] really excited to get some people out here and raise some money for a really good cause,” senior Josh Boyle, the master of ceremonies for the evening, said.

This year, seven acts performed in the show. All seven bands competed for awards such as Best Name, Cutest Band, Best Song and Best Performance.

Competition was rough because a lot of the bands were fairly

similar in style.

Interviews of the artists unveiled that almost every band had either acoustic or alternative roots, while sound varied from acoustic pop to alternative metal.

Despite some similarities in musical style, every band had something unique to offer, from the one-man show of freshman Coby Bartolucci to the acoustic stylings of juniors Jon Anderson and Daniel Criswell.

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Sophomore Dillon Irwin of the band Where the Sidewalk Ends. The group won the evening’s Best Song award.

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World News Roundup Compiled by Emily Nicklas

Obama promises newer and better health insurance

community that their dreams can really come true.

President Barack Obama showed sympathy for Americans getting kicked off their health insurance plans, but claims they were getting a bad deal anyway.

Obama argues that his health care plan will eventually make the insurance market better for everyone, despite the millions who have been receiving cancellation notices for their individual plans.

While he understands the annoyance of a cancellation notice, Obama promises that every insurer is now offering newer and better plans.

Although the healthcare website is experiencing technical difficulties, making it impossible to shop for insurance plans, Obama has assured the public that he will smooth out everything.

A lone gunman fired multiple shots inside the Westfield Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus, New Jersey, on Monday night.

Hundreds of SWAT team members and police officers flooded the scene and placed the mall on lockdown while they searched for the gunman.

There were no reports of injuries or fatalities during the shooting.

The man suspected of opening fire, Richard Shoop, has been found dead in a back area of the mall, CNN reported.

Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli claims that Shoop killed himself using the same weapon he fired in the mall, according to Associated Press.

Down Syndrome runner sets new record

Skydivers jump to safety as planes crash

During the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a man with Down syndrome was the first to complete this 26.2-mile race.

Jimmy Jenson, 48 years of age, crossed the finish line in Manhattan in a little over eight hours.

Jennifer Davis, a coordinator for people with disabilities at the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, trained with Jensen to complete his initial goal of running a 5K. As they gradually trained for long-distance runs, Jensen and Davis completed the Los Angeles Marathon.

After this, they decided to set a new record by participating in the New York City Marathon, in honor of Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization that attempts to integrate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By achieving this goal, Jensen was able to show the disabled

BANDS The audience fluctuated throughout the evening, but the crowd remained significant throughout the night. More often than not, there was standing room only to watch the show.

After the bands completed their sets, Boyle took the stage to announce the winners.

The winner of the Best Song award went to “Where the Sidewalk Ends” (sophomore Anthony Quatrini, sophomore Dillon Irwin, junior Jake Zeigler and sophomore Jerrod Borkey).

The band members said that the award was a huge encouragement to them.

The remaining awards (Cutest

New Jersey mall shooting

As two skydiving planes collided in Wisconsin, the nine skydivers aboard jumped to safety. The two planes were flying close by as the skydivers were preparing to jump.

Before the lead plane crashed, the pilot claimed to hear a loud bang as the windshield shattered into pieces. The plane then caught on fire and broke up while in midair.

The pilot, along with the four skydivers aboard, ejected from the plane and landed safely on the ground.

Immediately after the initial collision, the remaining five parachutists aboard the trailing plane jumped from the airplane, while the pilot managed to land the aircraft safely.

Everyone landed safely with only minor injuries.

Although currently unsure of the cause behind the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration continues to investigate the matter.

Band, Best Name and Best Performance) all went to the same band: Glitter Pipes, comprised of sophomore Caroline McNamara, junior Dani Graves and special guest senior Sarah Schubert.

As was indicated by its triplewin, this band was obviously a crowd favorite.

The members of Glitter Pipes met freshman year and have been adding songs to [their medley] for three years.

At the end of the night, they joked about heading to “iTunes Top 10.”

When all was said and sung, ticket sales had reached around 200, successfully reaching the fundraising goal for the night.

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Internship Fair Opportunities abound

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semester, providing students from all walks of Groverhood the chance to connect with familiar faces over donuts and cider, while getting advice from their experienced peers before diving into the internship search themselves,” Emily Rothbard, a student assistant for the Career Services Office, said. “It’s a great way for underclassmen to get their feet wet, and can also help guide students who are seeking internships in the near future.”

Students gave the Internship Fair positive reviews.

“This is a great event. Everyone is very friendly and informative. I came to check out things for this summer and explore different opportunities.

I’m not sure if I will pursue one these internships because I’m also going to look at the camp fair, but it’s great to know that the opportunities are there,” sophomore Shayla Hunker said.

“Check it out because you never know what you’ll find.”

For those who attended the Internship Fair, the Career Services staff ’s advice is to be proactive and follow up with these companies. They suggest that students apply for the internships

Contributing Writer The Career Services Office hosted their annual Internship Fair this Wednesday in the Great Room of the Breen Student Union. The event ran from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. and showcased 35 organizations.

Each organization was represented by a Grove City College student who had an internship with the organization this past summer.There were groups from 16 states, as well as internships in China, research opportunities in Italy and mission opportunities traveling throughout Europe.

The fair is put on as a way of connecting students to available internships and engaging with their peers. It is specifically designed to cross disciplines and fields and give opportunities to students from all majors. It is an opportunity for underclassmen to be exposed to the concept of an internship and connect with their peers and as a way for upperclassmen to network and to proactively seek out internships.

“The Internship Fair is one of the Career Services Office’s more low-key events in the fall

that they have available, as well as to connect with the alumni of these organizations through Alumni Directory or LinkedIn. The staff also advises students to find a chance to shadow, volunteer, get referrals or even get advice or ideas about getting internships.

For those who could not make it, there are many resources to help students in their internship search available through myGCC. Some links available are Current Jobs for Graduates, which has internships in the liberal arts; Internships.com; and Internships-USA, which has many internship positions regarding social issues and international affairs.

“As a freshman it makes me feel optimistic because there are lots of options that are centrally located so I can get exposed to a lot of organizations and make connections,” freshman Jake Sziráky said.

The Career Services Office continually welcomes students to stop by if they have questions about internships or need help in their search.

Affordable Care Act Bad for business, professors say

Maegan Faitsch Contributing Writer

As the Affordable Care Act (first signed into law in 2010) reaches its implementation phase, the arguments surrounding its effectiveness are no longer simple political debates but, rather, real effects that will impact the American public.

The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has shockingly low acceptance throughout the U.S. with 50.1 percent of Americans opposed to it, according to RealClearPolitics. With hundreds of different commentaries and opinions swirling around, it is often difficult to grasp what the bill truly says, particularly in regard to how it will actually affect college students, both now and in their future job searches.

Overall knowledge among the public about the specifics of Obamacare is relatively low.

While the law was passed over three years ago, little has been accomplished that has actually affected everyday people. Since the issue has been more present in Washington, it is often pushed to the side as a political issue.

“I don’t know if it really affects me at all,” sophomore Ellie Shaw said. “It seems that both sides are being rather petty.”

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Shaw’s words sum up the opinion of most young people on the issue. Despite the lack of understanding, millennials actually approve of the act more than any other age group. A recent Gallup poll showed that 51percent of 18-29 years olds approve of the act. The approval rating for the act declines as the age groups increase.

When people discuss the act, they often talk about its specific provisions. However, there are other important options that are not as well known. Grove City College students should understand how these provisions affect their lives after college.

In essence, Obamacare is attempting to provide health care to more people than are currently covered. Whether or not this goal can be accomplished is uncertain. By forcing people that do not usually buy insurance because they are healthy to purchase insurance, the healthcare system will become more profitable because more people are involved. The more people paying for healthcare, the lower the insurance premiums can be, which will theoretically lower the deficits.

But who are the people that are not part of the health care system? Young, healthy individuals do not feel like they need to

purchase insurance. In a world where students are already struggling to find work, having employers be forced into a specific health care plan will only discourage them from hiring young people.

Dr. Kengor, a political science professor at Grove City College, explains one of the negative effects.

“As to unemployment, this act has been inhibiting employment ever since it was first passed. It has been especially damaging to young people looking for fulltime positions,” he said. “This act has been terrible for employment.”

As to the negative effect on businesses, the government will require that, if businesses do not provide health insurance for full time employees, they must pay a penalty.

Dr. Herbener, professor of economics at the College, helped explain how this bill might affect recent graduates.

“If the government does make every work place purchase health care for their employees, there could be a movement to more part time work, or they could start to go out of business,” he said.

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Entertainment Sci-fi adaptation spreads itself thin Nov. 8, 2013

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Entertainment Editor Writer and director Gavin Hood’s (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) film, “Ender’s Game,” is an adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s science fiction masterpiece. The first scene opens in the thick of the action as a few outnumbered fighter jets battle alien fighters that swarm like locusts.

Decades ago, a race of insectlike aliens, known as the Formics, attacked earth. Tens of millions died and the human race only escaped annihilation due to the heroism of Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley). Since then, a provisional world government has been formed and the International Fleet is preparing for war.

In an effort to find a commander who can win the next war with the Formics, Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) recruits Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a boy of about 13. Wiggins is recruited after he is seen knocking a bully to the ground and continuously kicking him.

“Knocking him down won

the first fight,” Ender says. “I wanted to win all the next ones too.”

Graff sees that Ender has the ability to understand his enemy well enough to crush him. The tragedy is that it is impossible for Ender to understand the enemy without loving him, too. Considering that Ender’s first scene portrays such frighteningly violent tendencies, Butterfield is able to get the audience to sympathize with Ender even as he remains something of an enigma.

At home, Ender is caught between a cruel older brother, Peter, and a compassionate older sister, Valentine (Abigail Breslin).

He is soon thrust into the new and frightening environment of Battle School, a military academy located on a space station.

At the academy, classes take a backseat to a war game in which “armies” of children compete in what resembles zero-gravity laser tag. The game itself could have been the highlight of the film if Hood had spent a little more time on it. In Card’s novel, the reader understands how the game is played and can truly appreciate Ender’s tactical innova-

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tions. In the film, it is reduced to a few set-piece moments and becomes largely a novelty.

Tactical expertise alone cannot help Ender if no one will follow him. When Ender first arrives, Graff purposely alienates him from the others, forcing him into an uphill battle. One of the joys of the movie is watching Ender progress from pariah to beloved leader through a series of carefully-calculated social chess moves. Unfortunately, one of the film’s biggest failures is that it focuses too little on how Ender leads once he gains that position.

While Graff places Ender in one impossible situation after another, psychologist Major

Gwen Anderson (Viola Davis) worries about the boy’s state of mind. Anderson encourages him to play a video game that reacts to Ender’s subconscious.

When Gwen asks what will be left of Ender when it is all over, Graff responds by raising a classic ethical dilemma: “What does it matter if there’s nothing left at all?” In his mind, all things are permissible if the alternative is extinction.

Ender is eventually sent out to the International Fleet’s forward operating base, where he will train by commanding a simulated fleet with his Battle School comrades, including his closest friend Petra Arkanian (Hailee Steinfeld). The simulator becomes another rich visual set piece, with sleek human battleships and space fighters exchanging fire with clouds of alien ships. Ender’s climactic graduation battle combines tactical brilliance with white-

knuckle intensity.

Ultimately, “Ender’s Game” is not a great film. We see far too little of the Battle Room, the mind game, and Ender’s leadership. The film tries to be a faithful adaptation of the book but succeeds only superficially. Hood’s screenplay includes many of the key lines from the book, but here they mostly feel out of place. Ender’s pivotal conversation with Valentine is especially poorly handled.

For viewers not biased by prior reading of the book, the film is flawed but unique. It is a visually-rich, sci-fi film that raises important questions about war, leadership and morality, all focused on an exploited child who does not want to hurt anyone, even as his empathy makes him ruthless.

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Arcade Fire lights up music scene Ryan Hampton Staff Writer

Arcade Fire has been considered one of the most important indie-pop bands of the twentyfirst century, releasing albums of critical acclaim since its first commercial offering in 2004, “Funeral.” However, its most recent release, “Reflektor,” is the Montreal band’s most ambitious album to date and has received nearly universal critical acclaim since its release at the end of October, on the heels of a viral marketing campaign.

“Reflektor” is the product of Arcade Fire’s diverse creative influences which range from David Bowie to traditional Jamaican and Haitian music. The album offers an experimental sound, while managing to maintain a sense of unity. Each track builds upon the one that precedes it — a tribute to the unique production of longtime collaborator Markus Dravs.

However, it is worth noting that the album’s lead single, also

entitled “Reflektor,” is its main attraction. The seven-minute track draws heavily upon parts of Bowie’s discography. Vaguely reminiscent of Daft Punk’s ubiquitous summer smash, “Get Lucky,” “Reflektor” is elegant dance floor material with lyrical depth that is sure to gain increased exposure in the coming weeks.

Lyrically, the album is an introspective meditation on topics like consumerism, conformity and cultural identity. Some of the songs were inspired by Régine Chassagne, one of the group’s founding members from Haiti.

Most of her inspiration comes through her experiences visiting her ancestral homeland, with her husband and co-founder of the band, Win Butler.

The band members have also suggested that tracks like “Normal Person” and “Supersymmetry” were inspired by Soren Kierkegaard’s essay, “The Present Age,” and specifically his assertion that “The present age is one … of reflection, devoid of passion … which flies into en-

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thusiasm for a moment only to decline back into indolence.”

The beauty of the album is that it never comes across as a sermon criticizing the “present age,” but rather seems more like a sociological meditation that never overshadows the album’s diverse but cohesive and infectious pop sound. In fact, it is easy to become absorbed in the album’s sound and overlook its lyrical content.

Ultimately, “Reflektor” is

one of the year’s most inventive releases that transcends genre and should appeal to people from an array of tastes and demographics.With influences that range from Haitian carnival music to Bowie and Bryan Ferry, and an album cover that features Rodin’s sculpture, “Orpheus and Eurydice,” it is one of the most thematically and tonally diverse albums in years.

‘Always Sunny’ shines on new comedy network Kara Halin Staff Writer

Remember when your parents told you not to imitate the people you saw on TV? The characters on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” would certainly evoke this response from parents today.

“Always Sunny” premiered in 2005 and was created by Rob McElhenney, who plays Mac. The series was developed by McElhenney and Glenn Howerton, who plays Dennis. Additionally, either McElhenney, Howerton, or Charlie Day, who plays Charlie, write many of the episodes.

The series revolves around a group of narcissistic friends who own a mostly unsuccessful bar in Philadelphia called Paddy’s Pub. Chaos ensues in every episode when the gang makes horrible life choices and destroys the world around them.

The FX network chose “Always Sunny” to headline its new sister comedy network, FXX. This decision upset many fans

of the show who would need to change their cable subscriptions in order to watch “Always Sunny” on FXX, though the change did not significantly alter the show’s viewership.

A humorous point of the show that goes largely unmentioned is that the bar is typically empty. How the characters make an income that they can survive on is unknown, but the bar is certainly not bringing in any sizable revenue.

The typical storyline of the episodes involves a conflict arising and the gang attempting to solve the problem. Inevitably, they not only fail to solve the problem but also make it much worse. The episode then typically ends with little or no conflict resolution and the topic is never addressed in subsequent episodes.

Though this pattern might frustrate the average viewer, the lack of resolution in plot does not take away from the humor of the show. Instead, it makes it funnier.

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Danny DeVito, likely the most well-known actor of the show, became a part of the cast at the beginning of season two. He plays the character of Frank, who raised Dennis and Dee when they were children, though he is not their biological father. DeVito has proved himself to be a valuable addition to the series.

Though the characters are horrible people, watching the wreckage unfold around them is hilarious. The viewer should certainly not take any life lessons away from the show, but it is perfect for a laugh.

A repeated joke in the series is that Charlie is illiterate.

He can barely read, once mistaking a door marked “private” as “pirate,” and his writing is even worse.

For example, in one episode Charlie wrote a note to Mac and Dee saying he took a baby and he will meet them at the bar. The note actually read “Taked baby.

Meet at later

bar. Night or day sometime.”

Charlie also wrote an illiterate warning in the heating duct that read: “If here by now then bad place bee. Trouble time 4 u when heat comes.”

Another ongoing joke involves the gang constantly insulting Dee and taking shots at her self-esteem. They often tell her that she is ugly, she looks like a bird, and that she is fat, although she is none of those things.

While the unique brand of self-deprecating black comedy featured on the show does not appeal to everybody and in fact offends some people, its viewers find the show to be hilarious and unlike anything else on television.

The show also tends to make light of topics that most people would view as subjects that should not be joked about. This can cause many potential viewers of the show to be turned off by it.

The close off-screen friendship of the cast makes their onscreen comedic chemistry all the more effective and believable.

McElhenney is married to Kaitlin Olson, who plays Dee. “Always Sunny” is currently in its ninth season and has just been renewed for a tenth. Though the show still provides entertainment to its viewers, staying on the screen too long could result in a loss of fans, similar to what “The Office” experienced. The show would benefit from ending when the fans are still begging for more, leaving a favorable impression in their minds.

Seasons one through seven are currently available for streaming on Netflix and new episodes air on FXX Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

Claire McCray WSAJ Contributor Ever since Cold War Kids released its breakout hit album, “Robbers & Cowards,” in 2007, all has been quiet on the Cold War Kids front.The band’s newest album, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts,” draws inspiration from Nathanael West’s novel, “Miss Lonelyhearts.”The plot of the novel focuses on an advice columnist who experiences a crisis about his readers’ suffering and his inability to help them with their problems.

Cold War Kids stick to their indie rock roots, while surging back into the spotlight with powerful anthems and wailing vocals by lead vocalist, Nathan Willet.

The album opens with “Miracle Mile,” a pounding piano piece with a heavy drum beat. The opening lyrics reinforce the band’s bold return to the indie rock scene: “I was supposed to do great things/ I know the road was long/ But I wasn’t raised to shoot for fame/ I had the safety on/ I cut my ties, I sold my rings/ I wanted none of this/If you start from scratch you have to sing/ Just for the fun of it.”

“Miracle Mile” flows neatly into the second, and possibly best, track of the album, “Lost that Easy.” Replacing piano with stuttering synth lines and muted drum machines, the track hooks the listener on an aural journey, with incredibly powerful and soaring vocals.

Cold War Kids has musically evolved with the addition of electronic influences while sticking to the band’s gritty rock roots that first propelled its sound to fame.

While other indie bands have the potential to alienate their audiences with experimental sounds, Cold War Kids manage to incorporate new sounds while still remaining approachable to a mainstream audience.

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Life Gentlemen of the pageant

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Men compete for next Big Man on Campus

Elizabeth Manley Contributing Writer Sixteen of Grove City College’s manliest men will compete for the title of “Big Man on Campus” on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in Crawford Auditorium.

For the 22nd year in a row, the Sigma Theta Chi sorority is hosting the male beauty pageant called “Big Man on Campus.”

The contestants will show off their selections of formal wear and beach wear, followed by a

humorous and serious question and answer session. To top it off, the contestants will present their best talents before a panel of judges.

All proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society. The cost is $2 per person when buying tickets in advance in the Breen Student Union, or $3 at the door.

“The Sig Thets put a lot of work into the event to make it successful,” senior Sig Thet Kelsey Jurewicz said. “We love to

see people come out to support their friends, raise money for a great cause and have a really great time doing it.”

This week in the Breen Student Union, there will be unidentifiable pictures of the contestants allowing voters to only see their eyes and smiles. Students have the opportunity to vote on “Best Smile” and “Best Eyes” by donating money in the jar of their favorite contestants.

The contestants who raise the most money with their good

looks will be announced with the other winners at the end of the pageant.

Men from nearly every fraternity and housing group are participating in Big Man on Campus. The event provides a way to come together to cheer on friends.

“I am really excited that I got asked to participate in Big Man on Campus,” junior contestant Mitch Marmelstein said.

“It will be great to get to know the other participants better and

support everyone. It’s definitely going to be a fun evening.”

Not only will the audience be entertained by the men, but they will also have a chance to vote on their favorite contestants.

The winners of the pageant will receive $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place.The “Best Smile” and “Best Eyes” winners will each receive a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.

Kenyan student broadens horizons Mwarangu studies for the sake of future leaders

Zoe Simek Contributing Writer Last December, Edwin Mwarangu packed his bags at his home in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved to America. His plan was to spend the next four years in the United States to receive the coveted American education.

After settling in New Hampshire, he soon found a home church, where he sought the wise counsel of the pastor regarding his college choice.

“The United States provides the best education, yet it is very expensive,” Mwarangu said.

“When I saw that I could afford Grove City College and the 96 percent job placement rate, I was determined to come here.”

Mwarangu was very intrigued

by American culture, or by his standards, the lack thereof.

“In America, you don’t have a culture that you follow,” Mwarangu said. “Africans go through passages and initiations to become tribe members, being raised with values and morals to become a man.” Mwarangu is part of the Kikuyu tribe, the largest of 42 different tribes in Kenya.

Additionally, Mwarangu was struck by the division of religion in America.

“I have noticed that no religion is dominant in America, whereas in Nairobi, the city is empty on Sundays, as 90 percent of the citizens will be in church,” he said. Mwarangu also made note of the fact that in Kenya, religion can be glimpsed in the ways people dress and act.

Mwarangu had a different take on Christianity in America.

“Worship is so different here.

It’s very reserved. Back at home worship is considered jumping, screaming and playing with all our hearts, giving it all to God,”

he said.

The transition to America was not what proved most difficult for Mwarangu, but rather the challenges of the American education system.

“Exams are very different. We don’t have multiple choice questions back home. Americans are trained to eliminate answers, but I have never done that in my life,” he said.

With Oprah and Richard Branson on his list of those he considers his “mentors,” Mwarangu is an incredibly driven individual with huge aspirations for his future. He is determined to earn his college degree, understanding that it is highly sought after on a global scale.

With a double major in international business and foreign languages, Mwarangu plans to study at the College for four years, return home to Kenya for a year and then return to America to participate in a Master’s program.

“After that, I want to make a lot of money for 25 years or so, so that I can return home to Kenya and build a school for students who are underprivileged; they have the brains, but not the necessary funds to have an education,” Mwarangu said.

Mwarangu’s plan is to create future leaders. He desires to be able to fully fund their education, helping them to attain an American degree so that they in turn can do the same for the next generation.

With such passion, drive and determination, it appears Mwarangu is on his way to doing exactly that.

Freshman Edwin Mwarangu plans to eventually return to Kenya to open a school for the underprivileged.

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Breanna Renkin Staff Writer During World War II, Grove City College did not only serve as a school of higher education, but also as a U.S. Navy facility that prepared sailors for tactical engineering on the battlefield.

Along with five other colleges and universities in the nation, the Navy selected the College to participate in the Electronics Training Program, considered to be the most challenging training program for soldiers.

Before they could enter the Electronics Training

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Electronics Training Program

Program, candidates had to pass the Radio Technician Selection Test, more commonly known as the “Eddy Test.” Over 500,000 people took the Eddy Test during World War II, and each person only had one chance to pass.

Each month, 100 new sailors arrived to complete the rigorous, three month program. Professor Russell P. Smith directed the College’s program, which began in March 1942.

The program was extremely rigorous and did not allow for leisure. Every day, soldiers spent 14 hours studying electrical engineering topics, such as electrical motors and generators, transmitter circuits

and basic electromagnetic propagation theory. The program also covered mathematical topics such as trigonometry and elementary calculus. Eight of these 14 hours were dedicated to college style lectures and laboratories.

Learning did not end in the classroom. Candidates spent at least four hours on their homework every night and spent every Saturday taking exams on material covered in the previous week. Athletics and drills were also included in the schedule whenever possible.

The College’s Electronics Training Program ended in April 1945. With 49 classes, the College had a combined total of 3,749 graduates of the program.

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Frozen in time Student photographer brings still moments to life

Stevie Huston

Contributing Writer “When I see an old couple holding hands, I want to write about it,” sophomore sociology major Jessica Allen said. “I like to capture the moment so I can look back and let my emotions flow.” Photography is more than just a hobby for Allen — it is a passion; a passion to “seize the beauty of specific moments in time.”

Allen received her first camera when she was 11 years old and “it was like a brick.” Her curiosities led her to take pictures of everything and she admitted that the pictures were often really bad.

Instead of becoming intimidated by the difficulty of the hobby, Allen continued to learn all she could about the art of photography. At 12 years old, she held a photo shoot with her uncle, a professional photographer, and learned about angles, focusing and perspectives.

“I would show my pictures to my family; they would critique them and I would listen to their opinions to keep learning,” Allen said.

According to Allen, different angles allow the viewer to see the object in different ways based on perspectives. “[Each angle creates a] whole new meaning for the photo based on how you view it,” she said. When discussing a specific example of photographing a group playing a board game, it was apparent that Allen has a strong eye for artistic angles. She notes that taking the picture at the game-board level creates an intense perspective as compared to a more communal feeling of people enjoying each other’s company when taking the picture from an overhead perspective.

Allen also likes to write about her photography. She writes poems and journal entries to fully reflect on her photographs. Allen admitted that photography releases her inner romantic nostalgic side. Her favorite things to photograph include nature, couples and holiday events.

“Taking pictures allows me to hold onto memories and let go of them at the same time,” Allen said.

She can look back and relive each moment she captured simply by holding a permanent copy of it in her hand.

Allen not only showed her work to her family for their critique, but she also participated in competitions. Her most memorable experience was the Virginia High School League competition where she placed third with one of her favorite photographs.

“I was surprised to be recognized by judges other than my family,” Allen said. “I didn’t think my photography was all that great.”

She captured the winning picture on a “whim” during a train ride in Europe. Her vivid description brought the scene to life.

“There was a stone bench with an old man and a young boy sitting at the opposite end with a lollipop,” she described.

“The old man appeared to be in a deep discussion while the young boy was gazing ahead with his mouth open.”

Allen would like to continue with photography in the future and possibly start a small business. For now, she enjoys gaining experience. She still submits her photos to contests and recently created a Facebook page, “Allen Arts Photography,” to keep her photos together.

PHOTO COURTESY JESSICA ALLEN

Jessica Allen has transformed her passion for photography into a business model.

Yoga Grove

Stretching away stress

Carlen Barnett Contributing Writer

Barbara Harp, wife of Dr. Gillis Harp, desired a way to give back to her community and introduce more people to yoga.

Yoga Grove offers a variety of different classes to members of the community and also college students.

Junior Ellen Glenn works at Yoga Grove as an Administration Assistant and Co-op Director.

She has been working with Mrs. Harp for about six months and received her yoga certification in September.

Harp has been teaching yoga in different settings for ten years.

Harp is certified by Yoga Alliance as a Level 200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).

Prior to opening Yoga Grove, Harp taught a class at the Grove City Community Library. In February 2013, Harp opened Yoga Grove in downtown Grove City as a community service organization.

Yoga Grove is a yoga co-op.

Classes are donation based and a suggested donation per class is $5-$10. Harp places a large emphasis on building community. She also believes one’s ability to experience mental and physical growth through yoga should not be based on a monetary price.

“Barb strongly believes in keeping classes donation based,” said Glenn.

Yoga Grove has become successful from community support and is looking to continue

to grow. Class sizes average between 8-15 people.

Yoga Grove also provides all the equipment to participate in the class such as yoga blocks, yoga straps, and yoga mats. While all equipment is provided, bringing your own yoga mat is encour-

aged.

There are four different classes offered at Yoga Grove- Yoga Flow, New Beginner, Morning Flow, and Happy Hour. In addition to public classes,Yoga Grove also offers private, individual sessions as well.

The Yoga Flow class is held three times per week. The pur-

pose of the class is to physically and mentally strengthen the body. Morning Flow is a version of this class held in the morning. The New Beginner class involves chair yoga which is marketed to community members over age 50.

Happy Hour is the class specifically created with college students in mind. The class is held every Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. Yoga Grove hopes this class can serve as a stress reliever to students after a long week of classes.

“The class is vinyasa yoga which is a quicker flow,” said Glenn. Vinyasa yoga is made up of a series of movements that flow well together at a quicker pace.

The Happy Hour class has been held since the beginning of October. Class size has grown every week as students encourage friends to try yoga. Ethan Gelpi had no previous experience with yoga and was encouraged to attend by a friend.

“Before my first class, I was overwhelmed with stress, but after, it felt as if all of my stress was washed away,” said Gelpi.

Glenn has valued her time working alongside Harp and being mentored at Yoga Grove.

Harp encourages students to reflect on life and be thankful.

“Barb has the biggest heart for helping in the community,” said Glenn.

THINGS2DO Fri. Nov. 8

Sun. Nov. 10

Mortarboard Book Sale 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Breen Student Union

Vespers “Knowledge, Wisdom and Discernment” 6:30 – 7:20 p.m.

Harbison Chapel

Big Man on Campus 7 – 9 p.m.

Crawford Auditorium Concerto Competition 7 – 9:30 p.m.

PFAC – Recital Hall The Flance 9 – 11 p.m.

MAP Café

Sat. Nov. 9 Mortarboard Book Sale 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Breen Student Union Whose Line is It Anyway?

7 – 9:30 p.m.

Crawford Auditorium Pew Promenade 8 – 10:30 p.m.

Old MAP

Tues. Nov. 12 Brown Bag Lunch Series 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Breen Student Union Francofollies 6 – 9 p.m.

Breen Student Union Freedom Readers 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Old MAP

Thurs. Nov. 14 Vision & Values Speaker Dr. Joseph Fornieri – Rochester Institute of Technology 7 – 8 p.m.

Sticht Lecture Hall Orchesis 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

PFAC – Ketler Auditorium

Nov. 8, 2013

Through the Lens

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29 years of excellence

Senior night victory in last home match marks Coach Susan Roberts’ retirement

PHOTOS BY CAROLINE BENNETT/THE COLLEGIAN

Life

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Nov. 8, 2013

Summer in the slammer Jackie Dods Contributing Writer A lot of people involve themselves in interesting internships while in college. Many students spend their time as interns in offices or lab environments. Senior psychology major Sarah Rybaltowski, however, spent her summer internship in prison.

During the spring semester of 2013, Rybaltowski found The City Mission located in Cleveland, Ohio while searching for internship opportunities. When she applied for a position with their women’s shelter, she was disappointed to find out that the position had already been filled.

But one was still available in the organization’s prison ministries department.

Rybaltowski had never previously considered prison ministry, but it was about to change her life. She applied for the internship and a few weeks later got

a call saying that she had been hired. After the semester ended, Rybaltowski, a native New Yorker, headed to Cleveland.

Once settled in, Rybaltowski and her boss visited prisons in Cleveland to lead chapel services. Rybaltowski often visited women’s jails. She spoke of how depressing the prisons were and the creepiness of the concrete and barren walls. She could feel the anger of the correction officers when she visited.

Often, she was asked to share about her experiences. Sometimes, her boss advised her about what to share with the inmates.

“Sometimes I would only have about fifteen minutes to think about what I could share with these women to try and show them God’s love,” Rybaltowski said.

She found the atmosphere to be very intimidating as she was often speaking to a crowd of angry and misunderstood inmates.

Another responsibility that

Rybaltowski had was to write letters to inmates and to maintain general correspondence.

They wrote to her asking her to reach out to their family members, request spiritual advice, or simply wishing to have someone to whom to share their stories.

One such case was a woman Rybaltowski will never forget- an inmate who wrote to her asking for spiritual advice.

The inmate wanted to know if she should return to her husband upon being released. The man was a heroin addict. The woman shared that she wanted a sign from God and asked Rybaltowski for help. Often with letters like this, Rybaltowski would give them to her boss to handle such a delicate situation.

This time her boss suggested that she handle the situation herself. Nervously, Rybaltowski wrote a huge letter in response to this inmate, suggesting some passages for guidance. She sent the letter and continued with

her work. Soon after she sent the letter, she went on a routine visit to the prison.

Rybaltowski sat down across from a prisoner and started talking. The prisoner started discussing how her bunk mate had just received a letter from a girl at The City Mission. She soon introduced Rybaltowski to the woman, who was the same woman to whom Rybaltowski had written the letter.

After meeting Rybaltowski, the prisoner was convinced that God had sent her a sign after all.

Just by meeting her, the woman’s faith in God was restored. She felt that this was the answer to her prayers.

Later in the summer, Rybaltowski visited the prison again. A different inmate told her of how the woman had been sharing the story with everybody, including non-Christians. Her story was reaching them and changing their hearts.

“It’s you- it is the girl every-

one has been talking about!” another inmate who recognized her from the story said.

Before the summer had started, Rybaltowski felt that she was not passionate about anything in particular. After working in the prison system, she now feels passionate about prison ministry.

She hopes to continue her studies and attend graduate school for forensic psychology. One day, she wants to counsel inmates.

“Everyone gives off the idea that you need to be tougher than the inmates. But you really don’t need to.You just need to be able to see them as people,” Rybaltowski said.

Currently, Rybaltowski has gotten involved with a group at the College interested in starting a prison ministry in the Mercer County Jail. Members will be sharing their vision with students next semester in a chapel service.

Trick or Trot

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Runners haunted the streets of Grove City on Nov. 1. The event, hosted by the Sigs and the Zetas, raised money for the Wounded Warriors Project.

Speaking the language Wycliffe Associates look to hurdle gap in communication Emily Meals Contributing Writer Bringing the gospel to people in other countries can be a challenge to missionaries, and those missionaries that are supported

by Wycliffe Associates have an added challenge: the Bible is not translated into the language.

Wycliffe Associates aims to reach people of every language, even in the most obscure parts of the world and to provide them with a copy of the Bible in their own language.

Wycliffe will be hosting a free banquet on Thursday Nov. 14 open to all students and faculty to hear about the ways they can support this cause. Many Christians struggle with practical ways to help those in distant counties, so this organization will be speaking about concrete ways to help.

“The banquet will be an incredibly informative time for students, faculty and the surrounding community to hear what God is doing overseas,” senior Sarah Asher, who has worked alongside faculty to bring the group to campus, said.

According to the Wycliffe As-

sociates website, the purpose of the banquet is to “learn more about Bible translation meet missionaries, connect with others who share your passion for Bible translation and change lives for eternity.”

Though the missionaries are the ones in the field directly interacting with the people that need to be reached, they cannot do this task on their own.Wycliffe provides those serving in other counties with a Translation Acceleration Kit, which contains computers, satellite communication terminals and solar panels to charge the computer. The kits drastically decrease the time it takes Bible translators to complete their work; it only takes them about eight to 10 years instead of the traditional 15 to 25 years. Wycliffe is seeking help in providing these kits to the translators in an attempt to make sure every person has access to the Bible as quickly as possible.

The upcoming banquet will provide listeners with three opportunities to offer support. Banquet attendants can give an offering at the end of the banquet, they can make a Faith Promise by pledging to help fund cru-

cial projects for Bible translation work during the upcoming year and can also personally volunteer for an opportunity to work oversees or in the U.S. to have a direct impact on the acceleration of Bible translation.

Guest speaker Jack Popies, Bible translator in Brazil for 24 years, will speak about the vision that was planted in the late 1990s. The vision was to have 7,000 languages fully translated by the year 2025. By 2000 they translated 3,000 languages, and as of 2012 they only have 2,000 languages left to translate. The deadline for this goal is quickly approaching and Wycliffe is seeking people like Grove City College students to help them reach this goal.

“Wycliffe is a great organization for the Grove City student who is aware that there are large issues in third world countries but isn’t quite sure how they can personally help,” Asher said.

Students are encouraged to attend the upcoming banquet to discover the multiple ways to aid the translation of the Bible all over the world.

Around the world one plate at a time Debby Clymer

Contributing Writer There is only one place on campus where “ni hao,” “bonjour” and “hola” are spoken in the same room at the same time on a regular basis.

Every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Language Tables in MAP Dining Room, students gather together to share dinner and their love for language in a unique way. Participants speak entirely in many different languages throughout the meal, providing not only a way to improve in a language, but also a place to develop a love for language.

“I really enjoy going because they provide a great opportunity to speak not only with professors but with students,” freshman Spanish major Marley Kropp said. “I like the atmosphere: It is informal enough to be comfortable with the language and formal enough to know to keep talking in Spanish.”

Spanish professor Señora Ligo encourages students to attend.

“The Spanish table is not only for Spanish majors. It is for all students at all levels who just really love Spanish,” she said.

Kropp shares Ligo’s views regarding language tables.

“I would recommend the tables for every person studying a language. I have spoken with fluent seniors who have come back from studying abroad in Chile to others who are in the 202 level.

If it wasn’t for the table, I would just be talking to the people in my class and not get such a great variety.”

Ligo explained that the Language Tables are student-run with a professor at each table to guide the students when they are stuck. She recommends the tables for anyone who will study or has studied abroad.

“It will definitely help you keep or improve a language. Any little chance to speak the language will help,” she said.

Senior communication studies major Dasol Park, whose first language is Korean, shared his experience of being a new Language Table attendee. In order to fulfill a language requirement, Park chose to challenge himself by learning Chinese.

“The feeling that you can actually speak and communicate with other people in a completely foreign language is incredible,” he said.

As Park struggles to pick up this language quickly, he looks forward to going to the tables as a way to practice his Chinese in a relaxed setting.

“The language tables have definitely helped me,” Park said.

“I go there with five other Chinese students every week and just learn. It’s really fun.”

Perspectives

Nov. 8, 2013

Planes, trains and automobiles

A misapplication of the precautionary principle Scott Alford

Contributing Writer In the wake of 9-11, the American people feared that terrorists would take away their freedom. However, the greatest threat to freedom was the voluntary surrender of freedom for the sake of government-provided “protection.” This “precautionary principle” has been used by Big Brother to say that “governments should implement regulatory measures to prevent or restrict actions that raise even conjectural threats of harm to human[s],” according to the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. In essence, this principle claims that government overprotection causes little to no harm. After 9-11, the Transportation Security Administration became an incarnation of the precautionary principle.

The TSA implemented transportation security while abridging constitutional freedoms.

Prior to 9-11, airport security was conducted by private companies with strong incentives to keep passengers safe at low costs. These companies used unobtrusive and efficient metal detectors to protect against dangerous weapons. However, in the hysteria following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress established the TSA, according to the TSA website. Proclaimed as updated, enhanced security, the TSA used new invasive and timely methods to implement security. These reforms dramatically increased the hoopjumping to which passengers were subjected. These additional measures caused major airport delays. Through the guidance of the precautionary principle, the TSA destroyed the convenience and safety of air travel.

As the TSA began modifying aspects of airport security, they replaced metal detectors

with full body scanners that took intrusive X-ray images of people. This “virtual strip search” portrayed naked images that conflicted with the fourth amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

To save face, the TSA permitted people to opt for an invasive full body pat down instead. Numerous accusations and reports have described these pat downs as even more “demeaning” to the public than the body scanners.

The TSA has yet to afford a reasonable policy which preserves citizens’ rights and basic human dignity.

The irony of the precautionary principle is that by overregulating and over protecting, the TSA has failed to keep Americans safe. In 12 years, the TSA has spent nearly 100 billion dollars allegedly keeping travelers safe with very little to show for it. Instead, between 2004 and 2008, federal investigators have found that “at least 16 individuals later accused of involvement in terrorist plots [had flown] 23 different times through U.S. airports,” according to the Daily Caller. The Economist reported the TSA, despite the pat downs and body scanners, has a 70 percent failure rate.This is just a few of many ways of the TSA has failed to make us safe through “tight” regulation.

While most Americans are all too familiar with the TSA’s security presence at airports, few have heard of the TSA’s Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response Programs.The VIPR program conducts random searches with officers and dogs of American mass transit systems, including trains, trolleys, ferries and highway transportation. In 2011, the TSA conducted nearly 3,700 randomized searches of persons and their property, according to the Daily Caller. The TSA claims these invasive searches are vital

to keeping the American people safe.

Even worse, these searches are non-consensual. TSA spokeswoman Kimberley Thompson explained that “... the administrative search does not require probable cause, but must further an important government need, such as preventing would-be terrorists from bringing an explosive device onto a crowded commuter train,” according to CNN. To be clear, the TSA claims the authority to supersede the Constitution. .The Los Angeles Times noted how “TSA officials say they have no proof that the roving [VIPR] teams have foiled any terrorist plots or thwarted any major threat to public safety.” Yet, the TSA and VIPR team receives millions of dollars in funding to infringe upon the rights of thousands of people.

The TSA is undermining the rights which terrorists claim to want to destroy, becoming ignorant accomplices of terrorism, according to the LA Times.

“Governments good and bad have always cited national security, the prevention of terrorism, and the defense of freedom as their excuses for surveillance and control of people’s movements,” privacy advocate Edward Hasbrouck explained. “We can’t defend freedom by adopting measures that prevent us from exercising the rights we profess to believe in.”

The government is slowly taking away our rights in the name of “safety.” The TSA has expanded its power to trample basic rights. Patrick Henry stood against compromising liberty for peace and safety when he said, “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!” We must not exchange peace for the chains of precaution.

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Editorial

Confessions of a chronically late student Claire E. Healey Editor-in-chief

I’ll admit it freely: I run late.

All the time. It’s a habit that many of us with busy schedules have acquired. We constantly run out the door and forget our umbrella or ID as we rush to our next class, meal date or meeting, habitually arriving five or 10 minutes behind schedule.

When I was growing up, it was a weekly occurrence for my father, three siblings and me to be sitting in the car with the engine off 10 minutes before church. We’d be waiting for my mother to get in the car as my father muttered, “I haven’t been on time for anything since my wedding.” We would make it to Mass in time to surreptitiously walk in the back, sometimes even after the priest had already processed up the aisle.

It wasn’t until a recent break at home, when I was the last one into the car before church, that I realized to my horror: I have the problem too. Grasping for an excuse, I instantly began to blame my bad habit on genetics.

Yet, when I make a closer self-evaluation, I sense a pattern. I’m always on time for class, Collegian meetings, and other academic or extra-curricular events. It’s generally meal dates or plans with friends for which I’m always running late. Why the selective lateness?

When I think about it, it’s often my email that’s holding me up — usually, the constant Collegian-related emails flooding my inbox. In my mind, I instinctively place the newspaper and my classes above everything else.

By constantly running late for meal dates or other plans with friends, I’ve realized the message I’m sending: my other

commitments (or more specifically, my overflowing inbox) are more important to me than my friendships. This certainly isn’t my intention, but it’s not unreasonable for my actions to come across that way.

For others who suffer from chronic lateness, it might be Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, or some other social media outlet that serves as a distraction from everyday commitments.

No matter what your distraction, you’re not alone. It has become commonplace for us to be distracted by the slightest things, as technology and social media continuously cause our attention spans to dwindle. As a result, our punctuality suffers.

It is also fairly ironic that some of us get frustrated when we don’t receive responses to our texts or emails right away, yet we expect others to be understanding when we’re constantly running late. The wealth of technology at our fingertips is not an excuse to be late for any commitment, whether work or relationship related.

We have the ability to prioritize, just as we did before the advent of iPhones and mobile apps.

If you make a habit of being late like me, perhaps it’s time to take a look at the reason for your constant lateness, and evaluate the message it relays to others. Chances are, it’s something that can be easily remedied, with a little commitment and a few minor lifestyle changes.

I know that I am certainly going to make a commitment to closing out of my inbox more often, admitting to myself that my email can wait just one more hour until my lunch is over. My habit certainly isn’t the result of an inherent family trait; it’s my submission to my numerous emails.

Those who make a more conscious effort to be on time may be surprised by the results.

I’m willing to bet that family, friends, professors and colleagues will notice and appreciate it. Punctuality certainly doesn’t go in and out of style.

Style tips for the campus men Isaac Kim

western farmer.

Contributing Writer As November approaches, Grove City College students have almost fully transitioned into fall-wear. Although I am excited to see scarves and jackets begin to surface, I am also still disappointed, but sadly unsurprised by the poor fall fashion choices prevalent among 21stcentury college men.

Before I explain myself further, let me make two disclaimers.

First of all, I understand fashion is subjective and constantly changing. Second of all, the fashion choices I am going to critique are all choices I have made in the past.

That being said, I believe there are widely accepted fashion faux pas that all collegiate men should be aware of, and should take active steps to avoid. With that, I present to you five fashion “don’ts” of which every college man should be aware.

White socks (for anything other than sports) People often disagree with me about this one, but I firmly stand by my opinion.

Socks should always match your outfit, which white socks almost never do, no matter what type of pants you wear with them.

Wearing white socks outside a sports setting represents a sloppy, careless style and is often a poor attempt at “casual.”

Fedoras (aka trilbys) Too many guys think that wearing a single accessory can suddenly make your outfit fashionable.

Some of these items (bow ties, blazers, etc.) look great when they are worn as compliments, not cornerstones, to your outfit.

These guys are often the ones who wear trilby hats (commonly misidentified as ‘fedoras’). This

COLLEGIAN STAFF

Oversized suit jackets This is something I see far too often among collegiate men. On average, men wear blazers that are too big for them.

Wearing an oversized blazer, whether it is worn with a suit or casually paired with jeans, makes you look like a little kid who grabbed clothes from his dad’s closet.

Suit jackets should not be roomy around the shoulders — or anywhere, for that matter. Instead, suit jackets should be sleek and slim.

Leave the boxy blazer at home and go for a jacket that is streamlined and fitted to your body, not

Need I say more?

This week’s award goes to senior Ian Mikrut for his efficacy in producing the sports section in addition to a tremendous amount of work this week, writing three separate articles on short notice.

your father’s.

Baggy shirts tucked into baggy jeans.

Don’t get me wrong — I’m a big proponent of tucking a nice button-up into a fitted pair of jeans (emphasis on the words ‘nice’ and ‘fitted’).

A common misconception among men is that tucking a casual button-up into their jeans automatically looks “dressy,” and consequently looks great. Not true.

This fashion choice is only acceptable when the shirt is fitted (especially around the waist), and paired with a straight-wash, slim pair of dark jeans. Anything else looks sloppy, outdated and ‘tryhard.’

And please, avoid tucking plaid shirts into your jeans unless you want to look like a Mid-

Socks and sandals

GREEN EYESHADE AWARD

Wearing socks with sandals is among the worst fashion faux pas a man can commit.

Either way, eliminate white socks in favor of dark colors (navy, black or grey) and other patterns that will compliment, not clash, with your outfit.

article of clothing does not make one fashionable, and in fact, produces quite the opposite effect.

Unless you are a Latino musician, Michael Jackson, a bald man or Neal Caffrey, you should not be wearing a fedora.

Nine times out of 10, wearing one makes you look tacky and pretentious.

Ian Mikrut

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

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.

Letters to the Editor policy Letters to the Editor should be sent to collegian@gcc.edu. They must be received by midnight on Sunday and must not exceed 300 words. The Collegian reserves the right to edit or hold any letter. Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Perspectives

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David Logan

Reformation Day re-examined

Nov. 8, 2013

The impact of a meal

Zoe Simek

Contributing Writer

By arguing that “The Reformation is more or less a divorce Contributing Writer of the church,” the author misses Although Kara Halin’s article, the point of the Reformation.

“Reformation day should not be The church is not married to itcelebrated,” raises many thoughtself, but to Christ. provoking points, her complaint When Paul writes about that Reformation Day rejoices marriage in Ephesians 5:31, he in a fractured church misses the quotes Genesis: “For this reason point of not only Reformation a man will leave his father and Day, but of the Reformation that it remembers. mother and be united with his The focus of the church wife, and the two will become should not be on earthly one flesh.” He goes unity, but rather on spiritual unity under Christ. Protestants should not celebrate on in verse 32 to say, “This is a profound I appreciate the author’s desire to live a the division, but the desire to serve mystery — but I am talking about Christ well-examined life, and as a Christian, I share her God that led to it, and perhaps even and the church.” desire to join together in These verses are celebrate our ability to better serve worship with my broththe conclusion of a ers and sisters in Christ, God because of it. metaphor between something that is not marriage and the way possible because of a visiveness wherever possible, and Christ relates to His church that church broken into denominanot be content with it since it extends from verse 22 to 32. tions.

Unfortunately, the author can drive others away from God Luther, Calvin, Zwingli and overlooks the fact that Martin and hinder our witness. the other reformers of the day There is one mistake in the arLuther desired to reform the did not believe they were causchurch and to change certain ticle: an analogy which advances ing a divorce in the church since a severe misunderstanding of not practices and teachings within they were trying to forge a closer only the Reformation, but the Roman Catholicism so that the connection between the church Church and its mission. church would be godlier. He The author writes, “Celebrat- and her bridegroom: the Lord never sought to break away from it, although this eventually be- ing Reformation Day is similar Jesus Christ. to if someone were to celebrate came necessary.

Christians should certainly reThis split came from a desire a divorce. While one may be flect solemnly about the state of to correctly follow after God. happy a divorce has occurred, it the church as we seek to “go and As Christ says, “If you love me, is not an event to be celebrated.”

Protestants should not cele- make disciples of all nations,” you will obey what I command” brate the division, but the desire evaluating all of our teachings (John 14:15).

I appreciate the author’s re- to serve God that led to it, and and practices, but we should also minder of the shortcomings of perhaps even celebrate our abil- celebrate our differences insofar celebrating our differences with- ity to better serve God because as they allow us to better follow out focusing on this important of it. after Christ. point.

We often forget what the strength of the Reformation was: refocusing the church on God rather than the politics of the day.

Rather than recant, Martin Luther saw that his duty was not to men, but to God. As Christians, we should celebrate this aspect of the Reformation: commitment to God in the face of terrible church divisions.

The church should avoid di-

It began as a sophomore year New Year’s resolution, but nearly two years later it has become a habit. My goal? It was simply this: schedule a meal with someone different every single day.

I was excited yet also tentative and a little anxious. How would I be able to carry a conversation with others who were basically strangers?

After some thought, I knew exactly how to begin — in a word, passion. I would ask each meal date about their passion.

Our passion reveals where our heart is. What an amazing opportunity to be able to learn someone’s passion and heart just through one simple question. As I began having these meal dates, I would never have predicted what an incredible experience it would become.

One of the first meal dates was with Grove City College alumnus and 2011 Homecoming King, Joel Ansett ’12. His name alone prompts us to think of his voice. Joel, who is passionate about music, is currently in the process of launching his music career.

However, when he was still a student here, he was not sure what God had planned for Him. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do, or where I’m supposed to be, but I know for certain that God has put music on my heart for a reason, and

I’m excited to share it with the world,” Ansett said.

I was so surprised that this incredibly talented senior in college was uncertain about his future. Yet, in spite of that, Joel put all of his trust in the Lord, knowing and believing that God would make his path straight. Joel’s faith that God had a plan for his future taught me a valuable lesson in how to trust God. Through my daily meal dates, and discovering others’ passions, I found that God often used the other people to teach me lessons about Him and His power. The results were astounding. In addition, I have made some of the greatest friends through my meal date experiences.

Senior Whitney Blankenship thought our first meal together was a unique experience.

“Neither of us was afraid to open up about the things God has done and is still doing in our lives,” she said.

Having the courage to share your heart and listen to others share their passions can lead to a beautiful opportunity. It has definitely turned into such a huge blessing in my life.

Do not let these precious moments in college pass you by.

Through the daily fellowship of enjoying a meal with another student, you can discover one’s passion and in the process, God may use it to profoundly speak to you.

We need to stop eating the marshmallows

Dr. Joseph J. Horton

ering how good marshmallows taste. Focusing on the marshProfessor of Psychology mallow made the marshmallow In a classic psychological study, more appealing and harder to resist. They had good intentions, hungry four-year-olds were ofbut the children did not have the fered a marshmallow. They were skills and discipline required. told that if they could wait about The remainder of the children 20 minutes before eating, they did not try to delay gratification, could have two marshmallows and they ate the one marshmalinstead of one. low right away. The data showed Only about one-third of the that these children were not as children successfully delayed successful in life as those who gratification and got two marsh- were able to wait. Enjoying life mallows. This ability to delay now without a care about togratification as children predict- morrow is a recipe for a disaped success in life decades later. pointing future.

They were more likely to study, It seems there might be a lesdo well in school and in careers. son here for America.

In addition, they had more sucA disappointing future is rapcessful social relationships. The idly approaching for our nation. ability to sacrifice today for gains The U.S. government, and many tomorrow can pay big dividends. state governments, have made About one-third of the chil- long-term promises without setdren attempted to delay grati- ting aside the resources to meet fication but were unsuccessful. those promises. Detroit is the tip These kids did things like look at of a very large iceberg. It seems, the marshmallow while consid- in examples from all over the

country, that we have elected too many politicians who would have chosen to immediately eat the single marshmallow.

For example, Pennsylvania, where I live, currently has unfunded liabilities for state employee retirement benefits of approximately $47 billion, according to the Commonwealth Foundation. That means politicians have promised to pay $47 billion worth of benefits for which they have not set aside money. Our politicians have made promises without planning how to pay for them. We have been given the sugar rush today, but the bill will eventually come due.

When talking about government spending, the word “billion” is thrown around casually and we are increasingly hearing “trillion” said with no sense of shock. Just how much money is $47 billion? The Pennsylvania General Fund budget is about

$28.4 billion.

In addition to Pennsylvania’s unfunded retirement liabilities, the state and local governments have taken on more than $120 billion of debt—about four times the annual budget. We have about $10,000 of debt for every Pennsylvanian.

But here’s the really frightening thing: Pennsylvania is in far better shape than many states, such as California and Illinois— not to mention America as a whole.

The debt and unfunded liabilities at the federal level are simply astronomical. The debt is more than $16 trillion, or $50,000 for every citizen. This does not count unfunded liabilities for Social Security and Medicare.

We are on the precipice of becoming the next Greece, except that no one will be there to bail us out.

Politicians are not the source of the problem. The problem lies

in the voters who elect them.

It seems more and more voters not only want to eat their own marshmallow right away, but they want to eat the marshmallows of others without regard of how to, or who will, pay for our collective inability to delay gratification.

The good news is that selfcontrol can be developed. Just as exercising can strengthen muscles, engaging in self-control improves the ability to delay gratification in the future. We can help our elected leaders improve their self-control. When our leaders show spending restraint, however small, we can thank them. If politicians begin to believe they will be rewarded for not spending, they will spend less.

The financial apocalypse has not yet arrived. With as much winsomeness as possible, we need to encourage our leaders to develop some self-control.

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Sports

Nov. 8, 2013

The national scene Club volleyball digs in for the year

J.T. Schwartz

Contributing Writer The Grove City men’s club volleyball team has not been a stranger to success on the court.

The 2012 team upheld that tradition during a regular season filled with wins and a trip to Dallas, Texas for the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Tournament. At nationals, the team started with key wins against Adrian College and Alderson Broadus College in pool play, which led them to a number one seed in the gold playoff bracket for the men’s Division II competition.

Despite the strong start, a first round loss to Providence College cut the season short. Making it to the gold bracket, however, was enough for a top-16 finish.

“It was disappointing to lose in the first round, but the same time being one of the top 16 teams in the nation was something to be proud of,” junior setter Jake Nedley said. “The national tournament last year was a chance to prove ourselves against bigger schools, show off our hard work and finish our season strong.”

Finishing in the top 16 in the nation was a huge accomplishment. After only graduating three players, much of the core group is returning this season.

Outside hitter Craig Murrill and middle hitter Ian Mikrut make up the senior class. Both have been four-year starters on the team.

Nedley, junior right side hitter Tim Horbachewski, sophomore defensive specialist Zach Smith and sophomore middle hitter Darren Moyer make up the rest of the returning starters.

The new guys are doing a good job of filling big spots on the team, and are adapting well to the college game.

Jake Nedley, setter Three freshmen have stepped into starting positions as Andrew Willits takes up the other outside hitter spot while Ethan Gelpi and Daniel Atkins fill in the remaining back row positions.

“The new guys are doing a good job of filling big spots on the team, and are adapting well to the college game,” Nedley said.

This year’s team has not wasted any time getting back on pace for another national tournament appearance. Two weeks ago, the team again faced Adrian and Alderson Broadus.

The team lost to Alderson Broadus three games to two, but bounced back and beat Adrian by the same tally. Each team was evenly matched, as all three matches went to five games.

Last weekend the team traveled to Kent State University to play in a 14 team tournament.

The team started out slow and ended up with a record of 4-4 in pool play. The men ended up making the playoff bracket as the last seed and were matched up against top seed and host of the tournament, Kent State.

The Wolverines overcame their lackluster start in pool play with a big upset against Kent State, and went on to beat Kent State’s alumni and Trinity College to win the tournament.

“Winning a tournament in the fall is always encouraging for the rest of the year, going into regular season matches in the spring,” Murrill said. “I’m really excited about where we are right now. There’s still a lot of room for improvement, and I think we have the potential for a great season.”

The team’s next tournament will be hosted on campus. The Grove City Invitational is on Dec. 7 and will host 14 competitive teams including the Universities of Pittsburgh and West Virginia as well as budding rival Alderson Broadus.

Geneva baffles Wolverines

Football team falls to 3-5 Paul St. Jean Staff Writer

A trip to Geneva College last weekend did not go as planned for the Grove City Wolverines.

The team failed to get back on track against the conference rival, falling 39-7.

The Golden Tornadoes got on a roll early behind Rocco Colavecchia. Listed as a quarterback on Geneva’s depth chart, Colavecchia ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third in the first half.

With 50 seconds left in the second quarter, Grove City quarterback Brian Pell ran for a one yard touchdown which brought the Wolverines within 20 points of Geneva. After Pell’s score, with 50 seconds on the clock and Geneva possessing all three timeouts, the Wolverine coaches called for a squib kick which Geneva was able to recover on their own 41 yard line.

The Golden Tornadoes almost ended the half with another score, but senior defensive back Chris Gibbs was able to break up a pass to Colavecchia in the end zone.

The second half progressed no better than the first when Geneva scored on its opening possession. Pell, who ran for 38 yards in the first half, was shaken up on one of those runs. He was taken out as a safety precaution due to a possible concussion. Sophomore backup quarterback Josh Peach started the second half for the Wolverines and could not make up the deficit despite a decent performance. Peach completed 6-of-7 passing attempts for 59 yards with one interception. The turnover resulted after a missed throw on a fade route to senior wide receiver Anthony Ritchie in Geneva’s end zone.

Grove City’s defense could

not get any traction in the game.

It seemed every time the defensive unit gained momentum, the next play was flagged for pass interference. Twice Geneva was set up in good scoring position because of interference calls on what looked like uncatchable passes.

With 10:33 remaining in the fourth quarter, Peach lost the ball as he scrambled out of the pocket. Geneva recovered but turned the ball over in four downs at the Grove City 16 yard line with 5:31 left to play. Coach Chris Smith then sent in his third string quarterback, sophomore Drew Chorey, who threw an interception on his second snap. Geneva again turned the ball over in four downs. Smith then called on freshman quarterback Caleb Jakiel, who was sacked for a safety that ended the game.

Despite the loss, several Grove City players played very well.

Sophomore linebacker Bobby Tuttle led the team with 10 solo tackles and shared the team lead of 15 total tackles with senior linebacker Ben Manwaring. Senior defensive end Ryan Althausen finished with four and a half tackles for loss including a sack that cost Geneva nine yards. Sophomore running back Steve Maskrey rushed 10 times for 39 yards, while Grove City’s quarterbacks posted a combined 13-23 for 154 yards and two interceptions.

The Wolverines hope to return to form next week against Saint Vincent College, another conference foe. With a 3-5 record and two games left to play in the regular season, Grove City is hoping to end with a .500 record this year starting with a victory during the last home game.

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Waiting for spring Men’s lacrosse ready to play

Ian Mikrut

stepped into that role.

Since Grove City’s program is Sports Editor part of the Men’s Collegiate LaThe Grove City men’s club crosse Association (MCLA) and lacrosse team has recently not a varsity sport, they are able wrapped up their fall season.The to take these unique approaches team, which has seen significant in bringing in their coach. Dymsuccess in recent years, ended its ski explained that through this regular season last year ranked avenue the team is able to bring in a coach with great experience fifth in the nation.

Heading into the national while also giving back to camtournament as the 12th seed, the pus so his ministry work may be Wolverines were able to defeat integrated in the campus comfifth seeded Concordia Uni- munity.

The Wolverines look forward versity Irvine in the first round.

The victory was the biggest up- to the upcoming spring season.

Even though set in tournathe team has ment history. starters Though the We’re definitely go- lost were team would ing to be a force to who crucial to the eventually go be reckoned with. team’s success on to lose to Liberty UniRyan Colby, co-captain last year, current players all versity, their gained valurun was still able experience against national an impressive feat.

This year brings a lot of signif- level competition.

“We had a lot of freshmen icant changes to the team after losing five starters from last year contribute greatly last year, and while also undergoing a coach- we’re hoping they can contining change. Last season’s coach, ue to do that as sophomores,” Andrew Stimmel (who coached Dymski said.

This fall the team scrimmaged at Grove City for two seasons) left for an assistant coaching job Slippery Rock University’s club with Yale University’s varsity team, Houghton College’s Division III varsity team and the team.

The new coach, Dan Carson, University of Pittsburgh’s club has had plenty of experience team which all resulted in wins, that will help the Wolverines aside from a loss to Pitt.

“We did well this fall, but we’ll see success again this spring. He played varsity lacrosse for four improve a ton in the spring,” years at Marymount University junior co-captain Ryan Colby and also coached NCAA Divi- said.

The Wolverines are also looksion II lacrosse for two years at ing forward to bringing back Ohio Valley University.

“We feel very blessed at the players who were unable to play seamless transition of coaches in the fall due to injuries, studythis year,” senior captain Chris ing abroad or other varsity comDymski said. “Under [Carson’s] mitments like football.

“Once we get all these guys leadership we can pick up right back, we’ll have a completely where we left off last year.”

The coaching system for different team,” Colby said. “At the men’s lacrosse team is very the same time, it’ll still be under unique. Through a partnership the same Grove City banner, still with the Coalition for Chris- the same vision, still the same tian Outreach, the men’s lacrosse family.”

Regular season play will begin team is also able to act as a sponsor for their coach. Stimmel had next semester, where the Wolled the Fellowship of Christian verines look to make another Athletes, which is an on cam- run at the national level.

“We’re definitely going to be pus organization in place to offer mentorship opportunities to a force to be reckoned with,” student athletes. Carson has now Colby said.

Notable Performances

Sophomore goalkeeper Brenden Alfery saved 18 shots in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Thomas More. His 18 saves were the most by any Grove City keeper since at least 1998. Alfery was named Disney Soccer/NSCAA DIII player of the week for his efforts.

Freshman midfielder Dale Reese earned Corvias/ECAC DIII offensive player of the week honors. He assisted the game-winning goal Oct. 30, going on to score later in that game and net the game-tying goal against Thomas More.

Sports Defining dominance

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Nov. 8, 2013

Recent success raises question of rank or longevity Dan Johnson

Managing Editor

A few Grove City sports programs have long stood atop their respective conferences. Some teams, particularly club teams, have seen some recent success.

Men’s lacrosse is ranked in the top 10 in the nation after a second-round MCLA tournament finish in the spring.

Men’s rugby was ranked seventh in the nation in the spring (NSCRO) and saw limited success this fall despite losing a large number of starters. Club volleyball also had recent success, finishing in the top 16 at the NCVF National Tournament while recently placing first at the Kent State University Tournament.

The varsity women’s soccer team has reached tournaments in recent years, leading to last year’s victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The team played well in the regular season despite a difficult nonconference schedule.

Women’s varsity golf took first in the PAC Championship in the spring and looks to achieve its third title in four years, carrying a 26-stroke lead from the fall portion of the championships.

A number of Grove City teams, both club and varsity, have seen success in recent years.

Some programs have been more successful over the past few decades, however, and this kind of long-standing success within a conference is just as impressive.

Both cross country teams stood in first place for years before the men of Saint Vincent College powered into first three years ago. Last weekend Grove

PHOTO COURTESY PAC ATHLETICS

The women’s cross country team is one of four Grove City teams to dominate the PAC over a 30-year period. Is their quarter century of PAC dominance more impressive than a top 10 national seed in another sport?

City’s men took second for the third time in four years, led by senior Arleigh McRae’s second place finish. Freshman Dan Christiansen impressed, placing fifth on a difficult course. Christiansen and the Grove City men could certainly see continued success in the future.

Sophomore Emily Rabenold and the Grove City women took first by more than 40 points on Saturday, securing a quarter century of victory for the team. To put it into perspective, the women have won for four more years than the typical college senior

has lived. There is something truly remarkable in that.

The cross country team is not the only program to see such success.

Both tennis teams have seen a great measure of success in the last 30 years. The women placed second both this year and in 2012 after being victorious for 25 consecutive years. The men’s team has taken the PAC title 24 years in a row and could round out its own quarter century of dominance on its 100th anniversary in the spring.

A number of other programs

Going out in style Ian Mikrut

Roberts wins last home game

Sports Editor

In a season where conference play has been tight, members of the Grove City College women’s volleyball team were able to put themselves in a position to make a run in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship Tournament, earning the sixth seed.

The Wolverines played their last home match on Oct. 31 against Thiel College. It was also the last home match for head coach Susan Roberts, who is retiring at the end of this season after coaching at the College for 29 years.

“Finishing strong at home was what we wanted, and what she wanted,” senior Tierza Rangel said. “So in our minds there was no option to lose.”

After dropping the first set 24-26, the team stormed back to take three games in a row to secure a Grove City victory.

Prior to the match, all the seniors were honored for senior day, including outside hitter Rangel, middle hitters Ashley Branch and Shelby Mander and libero Tara Skinner. Branch (who was honored as the PAC player of the week for the second time this year the week of Oct. 14) Mander and Rangel, all tallied eight kills apiece in the match against Thiel.

“Getting a win on coach’s last home game and our senior night was an amazing feeling,” Mander said. “It’s a great feeling knowing that we left that gym with a win.”

at Grove City have had shorter sustained periods of triumph.

Women’s water polo took the CWPA conference title from 2010 to 2012 and was seeded first before falling to No. 2 Connecticut College in last season’s championship.

The last five years have been a renaissance for the swimming and diving program as the men and women have combined for nine PAC titles. The men took a close second last season, while the women’s team advanced its national place to ninth. The program does not appear to be at

risk, either — neither team has placed lower than second under the direction of head coach Dave Fritz.

There is always some level of debate as to what sorts of feats are more impressive than others. Rising to a nationally recognized seed is certainly an impressive accomplishment, but a program that has staying power over a number of years continues to be one of college sports’ most likeable attributes.

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Coach Susan Roberts and the team dig in during a time out. While the team lost in PAC playoff action, it secured Roberts’ final career victory at home October 31.

Following the win against end by picking up an impressive Thiel, the Wolverines traveled 31 digs. to Latrobe, PA to take on Saint The loss still put the Vincent College for the season Wolverines in contention. As finale game. The match held the sixth seed, Grove City was some significance to the post matched up with Thomas More season, as the winner would take College in the first round of PAC the fifth seed while the loser fell Championship Tournament to the sixth seed. play. The Wolverines lost both The five-game thriller went meetings against the Saints this both ways the entire match, but season, including a three game Grove City eventually fell to the sweep.

Bearcats in the fifth set.

The Wolverines lost the year’s Branch and Rangel dominated the match, each recording three final match-up to Thomas More blocks. Rangel recorded 11 kills in the first round of the PAC while Branch tied a career-high Championship Tournament in 17 kills from the middle. Skinner straight sets 27-29, 12-25, 9-25, also contributed on the defensive ending the season.

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