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Grove City College v. Bell Thirty years since landmark loss
Louis Petolicchio Staff Writer
Thirty years ago, on Feb. 28, 1984, the Supreme Court issued a final decision on the court case that would define Grove City College as an institution from that point forward. While most people know the decision led the College to withdraw from federal grant and loan programs, many do not realize that “Freedom’s College” lost the case. While the case was argued well and the College received support from many other institutions, the Supreme Court ruled against the College in a 7-2 decision. However, the fallout from this loss became one of the College’s greatest strengths and selling points, leading many people all over the nation to believe that the College had actually won the case. College archivist Hilary Walczak said it is surprising how many students on the College’s campus are unaware that the Court’s ruling was not in the College’s favor. President Dr. Richard Jewell ’67 said that even back when he was a trustee, he was correcting reporters and inquirers who didn’t know the actual outcome of the decision. “On the 20th anniversary, people from Washington actually called me, wanting to get my reaction on our ‘victory’ in court,” Jewell said. Part of the issue is that many people are largely unaware of the details surrounding the case, or
its fairly innocuous beginnings. It began with the passing of national legislation called “Title IX,” which was explained by Mr. David Lascell, trustee emeritus of the College and the lead lawyer on the legal team that argued the case before the Supreme Court in 1983. “Title IX was passed to prevent gender discrimination, originally in collegiate athletics, and has, since then, broadened considerably,” Lascell said. “When it was first started, it was clearly directed at women who were, at the time, underrepresented in many colleges’ athletic programs. The law was later expanded to include any general institution that accepted federal money, and was not limited to athletics.” In order to guarantee that the non-discriminatory legislation was being followed, an Assurance of Compliance was issued to all academic institutions, which they were asked to sign. The College, since it was not federally funded, refused to sign and with a surprisingly progressive history of female athletic involvement, did not see the need to. “Grove City College has been committed to the physical development of all of its students since it was founded,” Dr. Donald Lyle, athletic director and chair of the physical education department, said. “We have had women’s basketball teams going back to the early 1900s, and our first official COURT CASE 2
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Grove City College supporters stand outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 1983.
Alumnus killed in action
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Entertainment Editor Alumnus U.S. Army Specialist Christopher A. “Drew” Landis ’09 was killed earlier this month in Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense. At the College, Landis majored in history, was a member of the housing group Phi Omega Sigma (the Possums), worked as a Crimson Caller and was involved with the Law Society and the Society of International Business Affairs. Dr. Mark Graham, professor of history, remembers Landis as “a nice, quiet, friendly, smiley guy.” After joining the Army in March 2011 and completing basic training, Landis was trained
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as a cryptologic linguist, making use of signals equipment and Arabic language skills to identify foreign communications. Landis’ dismounted patrol in Kapisa province came under attack during his first deployment and was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. He later died of his wounds at Bagram Airfield. According to WCPO, a news
station in Landis’ native Independence, KY, after the announcement of his death Feb. 13, all flags in the county were instructed to be lowered to halfstaff throughout the following weekend. He is survived by his mother, his father, two brothers and a sister. College President Richard G. Jewell ’67 expressed the mourning of the Grove City College community in the aftermath of Landis’ death in the line of duty. “The loss of this fine young man in defense of our country is a tragic reminder of the high price paid in that defense ... Freedom is not free. Its maintenance often requires the giving, as Lincoln said of a soldier, of ‘the last full measure of devotion,’” Jewell said.
Revisiting Reagan
Fostering debate
Josh Evans News Editor
The more politically-minded students of Grove City College now have a new opportunity to pursue their interests, as the College’s chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society just held its first open house on Tuesday. The chapter, part of a national organization that focuses on fostering intellectual discussion of foreign policy, economics and national security, hosted the society’s executive director, Mitch Muncy, who gave a lecture entitled “The Inhumanity of American Foreign Policy.” At the beginning of the open house, junior Pat Cunningham, a co-founder of the chapter, emphasized the society’s primary goal – to cultivate meaningful discussion of major policy issues. The chapters hold various panel discussions and debates to pursue this end. “Too often on campus we only have one voice saying one thing,” Cunningham said. “But with the Alexander Hamilton Society, it’s a little different.” Cunningham, along with sophomore Andrew Lindhome and junior Ben Crelin, founded the chapter after being drawn to the organization through an email from Dr. Michael Coulter, professor of political science. The three students were especially inspired by a conference they attended over the summer for AHS leaders, which included the opportunity to hold a mock
event. “We thought that if we could mirror that here, that would be just a really cool thing to do,” Lindhome said. The students stressed that the society does not pressure students to espouse a certain ideology or to vote a certain way; rather, it wishes to provoke discussion. “Whenever you turn on the news, chances are you see pundits talking about issues, and they’re just blowing a lot of smoke, and they’re not making a lot of intellectual sense,” Lindhome said. “The Hamilton Society gets in experts in those fields, and they present their topic and try to present viewpoints that provoke debate.” At the open house, Muncy highlighted the shortcomings of U.S. foreign policy. He emphasized the inadequacy of scientific methods to predict and to direct foreign policy. Instead, he articulated the importance of understanding cultures, languages and entire societies in combination with scientific methods to develop the best ways to conduct foreign policy. Lindhome also said that the society is hoping to hold another large event in April. While the event is still in its planning stages, he noted that the society intends to focus on foreign policy, and the experts being considered to speak have expertise in Middle Eastern politics.
nomics that highlighted the relationship between tax rates and total tax revenue. Robinson was the head of the economic warfare program against the Soviet Union. Dr. Paul Kengor, political science professor and executive director for the Center has been involved in the lecture since its beginning in 2007. Kengor has welcomed Michael Reagan, the son of President Reagan, along with William Bennett, Edwin Meese, Peter Robinson and Michael Wenning, Reagan’s family pastor, to the lectures.
“I have a good relationship with them and have never been turned down,” Kengor said, referring to the people he has asked to come speak at the event. The lecture itself is not in speech format, but will involve an interview between Kengor, Laffer and Robinson. They will sit on stage and discuss various issues during Reagan’s presidency as well as the present-day situation in the country. Clips of many of Reagan’s popular speeches will be displayed on a screen during the interview.
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The eighth consecutive Ronald Reagan lecture of The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College tour will take place on Feb. 25 in the Pew Fine Arts Center. This year, Art Laffer and Roger Robinson, two men who were strongly involved in Reagan’s economic policies, have been asked to speak for the lecture. Laffer contributed to the development of the Laffer curve, a cornerstone of Reagan eco-
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Salt shortage, slippery slopes Jacob Sziráky Staff Writer
The cold on campus has been unrelenting this winter, making frozen roads and sidewalks a constant issue. It seems that no one in the state saw this harsh winter coming, and there is a shortage on road salt, which is used to keep the roads clear. The shortage even affects campus. Thomas Gregg, Vice President for Operations of Grove City College, addressed some of the issues in regard to this cold and harsh winter we are now experiencing. According to Gregg, accessing salt depends on the state. The different providers place bids to determine salt providers for certain counties. Apparently, due to geography, certain coun-
COURT CASE female varsity athlete, Ruth Bogert Wible, lettered as part of the rifle team from 1959-1963.” However, the language in the Assurance of Compliance worried Dr. Charles Mackenzie, president of the College from 1971-1991. He, along with other administrators, alumni and even students, could see the increasing government interest in controlling higher education on the horizon. As explained by both Mackenzie and Lascell, this movement was not directed at Grove City alone, but a concern shared by colleges across the nation. “The assurance came, Grove City refused to sign and Health, Education and Welfare, now the Department of Education, began legal proceedings,” Lascell said. “The College stated that it has never discriminated, does not discriminate and does not intend to discriminate, but since it is not federally funded, they should not be obligated to follow Title IX.” “There was never a question
ties in close proximity will share the same provider. The large quantity of snow created a larger need for rock salt than usual, so the pre-mined supplies have likely run out, creating the need to mine more salt. When placing a salt order, one has to have a good idea of how much salt will be needed. It needs to be ordered in bulk the previous spring. The College has always used a large amount of rock salt; last year it used 125 tons. The College thought it would have enough with 175 tons this year. Rock salt is not the only tool that the College has when combatting the cruel effects of winter. It also uses ice melt on the sidewalks, which is different than rock salt because it does not damage the grass and is therefore better for the environment.
When the College’s supplier ran out of ice melt, it switched to a different supplier. Along with the ice melt, the campus also has access to plows to keep the sidewalks and roads as clear as possible. One fear that Gregg expressed was the threat of refreezing ice. The sun melts some of the snow which results in a run off of slush or water onto the street or sidewalks. When night descends, it is possible for the slush to refreeze, creating a sheet of ice on which students could very easily slip. Gregg urges students to be sure to wear proper footwear when walking, preferably something that will keep their feet warm, with enough tread to combat the harsh conditions they may encounter as they go about their activities.
Kengor is confident that the campus will benefit greatly from what these men have to say “These men understood economics and the way the economy and the country and the world works,” he said. The lecture is popular to people both off campus as well as on campus. Kengor remembers the first time the lecture took place when there was a blizzard the night of the event. “Many people coming down from Erie had to turn around and head back because it was so bad out,” he said. Despite weather conditions in the past, there has always been a big crowd – never under 500 people. Kengor said that this year has the most preregistration for the event, totaling around 350 people from off campus.
of discrimination. In all my years and contact with the administration and the student body, I never had one complaint,” Mackenzie said. “Both the administration and the board of trustees were actually strongly opposed to any kind of discrimination, and this was during a time when a lot of the political establishment in Washington still was not. This was a case of government control, something many institutions were afraid of. It was about maintaining the educational freedom and integrity of higher education, something that a large number of schools and people across the country, public and private, stood by us for.” The College won the case in the district court, but as the case was appealed through the system, the tide turned. Finally, when it reached the Supreme Court, it was decided that the federally funded scholarships that many students were using to pay for school, did indeed count as federal aid. Lascell explained that it was
a hollow victory for the government, as the official ruling would only let them regulate the admissions office, which was serving a co-ed institution that maintained a 50-50 gender ratio in the student body. However, seeing the writing on the wall for future government involvement, the College phased out all federal loan programs and set up its own. “We lost the battle but we won the war, because it gave us a road map for how to proceed without government intervention,” Jewell said. However, he also warned that even though it seems like ancient history, with the government again turning its eye towards education, it has become surprisingly applicable. “Thirty years later, the case may be more relevant than ever before,” Jewell warned. “The interest in the current administration to federalize accreditation is a serious threat to every higher academic institution, public or private, because the government can tell us what we can and can’t
teach. This is very dangerous.” The College’s loss in court may actually be its greatest victory. After all, it could be what in-
World News Roundup Compiled by Melissa Eswein
U.S. criticizes Afghanistan’s plan to release prisoners The United States military has condemned Afghanistan’s attorney general’s decision to release 65 prisoners from a Bagram prison. The head of the Afghan Review Board said that a careful examination of the 88 cases determined that there was not enough evidence to keep the prisoners detained. The U.S. military declared the release a dangerous threat to civilians and security forces, stating that members of the 65
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prisoners were directly connected to attacks on 32 U.S. and 23 Afghan personnel. The military also provided evidence showing that the group was comprised of a suspected Haqqani network commander and an alleged Taliban explosives expert and called the decision to release the prisoners a “major step backward for the rule of law in Afghanistan.”
More violence in Kiev protests prompts US support Three protesters died and seven were seriously injured in the ongoing protests in Kiev.Violence erupted for the first time
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in two weeks after the Ukrainian speaker of the Parliament refused to allow opposition members to propose amendments that would create a vote to limit the president’s rights and restore the 2004 constitution. Over 2,000 protesters and at least seven police officers were injured after protestors set the Party of Regions’ headquarters on fire. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the United States and European Union will stand behind the Ukrainian people, who have been protesting since November when President Viktor Yanukovych chose to make a trade deal with Russia instead of the EU. Kerry met with three key Ukrainian opposition leaders after his address at the Munich Security Conference.
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man was taken into custody in Zimbabwe for possessing pornographic material and violating immigration laws. Melvin Reynolds was a Democratic representative from Illinois forced to resign in 1995 after convicted of 12 counts of statutory rape, obstruction of justice and solicitation of child pornography. Reynolds is currently under investigation by police detectives and immigration officials. While under arrest at a Harare hotel, Reynolds stated that he has come to Zimbabwe 17 times and aided in the fight against sanctions. He has been working on a multi-million dollar hotel and office complex that was set to be begin construction in April.
Punk rock band Pussy Riot members arrested in Sochi Russian police arrested two ex-members of the Russian
Feb. 21, 2014 The lecture is always held in February because it is Reagan’s birth month. Many of Reagan’s important values and ideas are highlighted during the lectures, including his freedom and faith understanding. “Reagan understood that you need both faith and freedom,” Kengor said. Kengor added that these values directly align with the College’s slogan. Reagan also placed value on human life, strove to curb the growth of big government and understood the differences in the capabilities of the private and public sectors. To Kengor, these values, among others, cause him to have a personal deep appreciation for the former president.
sulates the school from the renewed government intervention in the near future. The victory from the loss may keep “Freedom’s College” free. punk rock band Pussy Riot outside of the Olympic village in Sochi. Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alekhina were taken into custody for a theft that had taken place in their hotel and released without charges filed. The two women stated that this is the latest harassment by Russia’s Federal Security Service, who have repeatedly stopped the women and detained them for hours to inspect their papers. Tolokonnikova and Alekhina spent nearly two years in prison for hooliganism after protesting at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow against the close ties between church and state. After their release in December, the women traveled the world to voice their issues with the Russian government. Pussy Riot band members forced them out of the band when it appeared their main focus was on fighting for prisoner’s rights.
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Quidditch takes off on campus Stephanie Pitman Life Editor
Ten points to Gryffindor! Grove City College’s very first collegiate Quidditch team shows a whole new world of sports in which fantasy becomes reality. Based on the Harry Potter novels of J.K. Rowling, Quidditch is an interesting game to behold. The game consists of four positions: chaser, beater, keeper and seeker. The chaser’s job is to use a quaffle to score on the opposing team’s hoops. Unlike the magical team from the Harry Potter series, the College’s Quidditch team uses a partly-deflated volleyball as a quaffle and the beaters use dodge balls to serve as bludgers for defense. If a person is hit by a bludger, he must tag his own hoop before continuing to play. The keeper plays the part of the hoop’s goalie.
Then there is the seeker anyone who has read or seen the Harry Potter series knows that the seeker, perhaps the most important position, is supposed to chase down the snitch, which, when caught, ends the game. In the wizard world a snitch is a tiny golden ball with wings. The team replaces the ball with people dressed in bright yellow. The snitches have a tennis ball wrapped in a sock which, when taken by a seeker, ends the game and adds 30 points to the winning seeker’s team. Since the snitch in Harry Potter has an unpredictable nature, the International Quidditch Association gives the seekers ultimate power on the field. Their boundaries go far beyond the regular playing field and they can use any manner of deception to avoid being tagged and to get the snitch first. For example, the snitches
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participating in the College’s Round Robin tournament on Feb. 22 will be able to use the entire upper campus, while normal play will be restricted to the intramural fields. During that tournament, the College will host three other Quidditch teams: Carnegie Mellon University, Steel City Quidditch Club and West Virginia University. Perhaps the most disappointing portion of the game is the lack of magical broomsticks on which to fly. However, the Quidditch team makes the best of their “muggle” (no magic) state by re-
quiring all players to keep a broom between their legs during the entire game. If a player falls off his broom, the
hoop of that player’s team must be tagged by the player before returning to the game. “I enjoy how physically exhausting it is,” junior Lanze Heerdt, a member of the College Quidditch team, said. He also said that he enjoyed “the competition with my friends and peers.” “Getting the chance to play against some of the teams that qualify for the World Cup [the highest level of competition in Quidditch], especially during our first year
playing, is a great experience,” junior Sara Mosteiko said. The College’s Quidditch team, the Cuddly Bludgers, was started this school year by sophomore Robert Dacey, the team’s captain and president. He has
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life. First, media alters social structure. Gordon spoke about the invention of email and its subsequent infiltration into the lives of millions that has made everyone available at all times of the day. Such availability results in the destruction of boundaries that once limited human interaction between co-workers, friends and even family.
“The human brain constantly re-wires itself,” Gordon said. Contributing Writer This re-wiring makes it possible for a person to retrain their Nearly every student at Grove brain to prolong focus. City College has heard or used Despite the fact that Gordon’s the phrase “Groverachiever” to describe himself, a friend or that lecture talk fell on Feb. 14, Valguy in biology class who always entine’s Day, there was a good seems to know the answers. It turnout for the event. can be hard to deal with this Senior Chadwyck Cobb pressure to succeed. chose to come to the event beOverachievers Anonymous is cause he finds the topic intrigua series of talks that ing as a matwas created out of ter of personal Humans have largely lost their capacity “a desire to see peodevelopment. to stay focused on one task for any long ple start a conversaCobb observes period of time. tion on a healthier that he and his understanding of friends lack the The second way that media what it means to work and rest connections that previous genwell,” according to senior resi- shapes life is by allowing the erations had. He believes that redent assistant Leslie Virnelson, brain to be constantly exposed to screens and LCD monitors. cent reliance on technology has the creator of the program. taken this connection away. Dr.T. David Gordon, professor With the dangers of constant The program helped some of biblical and religious studies, distraction and seamless connectalked about media ecology and tion to technology, humans have students come to terms with the effect it has on college life in largely lost their capacity for ex- the severity of the distraction the latest event of Overachievers ecutive attention, the ability to that technology has inflicted on Anonymous. Gordon has spent stay focused on one task for any them. “I realized that the way I was years studying the effects that long period of time. While this observation may using the Internet was only technology has had on society, particularly on the current gen- seem bleak, Gordon assured his making it harder for me to focus eration, the first to have technol- audience that it is possible to on anything,” junior Mike Toogy as an integral part of its lives. change this pattern of distrac- masino said. “I need to limit the In his lecture, Gordon speci- tion. The loss of executive atten- way I use it so it becomes less of fied two ways that media shapes tion can be reversed. a distraction.”
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Although he was born and went to college in Pennsylvania, Lawrence L. “Larry” Reed has since travelled the globe and used his political and economical interests to promote a free society. Upon graduating from Grove City College with a B.A. in economics, Reed earned his master’s degree in history from Slippery Rock University. Additionally, Reed has earned two honorary degrees, one in public administration from Central Michigan University and the other in law from Northwood University. Reed served as an economics professor for seven years and as chairman of the Department of Economics for two years at Northwood University. During his time at that institution, he created a dual major in economics and business management and founded the Freedom Seminar. Additionally, Reed is an accomplished freelance jour-
Quidditch is beginning to find popularity among the sports community. Since its official founding in 2005, the game has spread rapidly across the country and the world. Soon every state could have a college where “brooms up!” is a common phrase.
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played since 2011 and has been to two World Cups. Because Quidditch is not yet an official club sport at the College, the Cuddly Bludgers get all of their funds through their own fundraising. Alongside their new advisor, professor of biology Dr. Heather Barton, they are working on getting approval for a table in the Breen Student Union.
nalist. He has travelled to six continents and written over 1,000 articles that have appeared in prestigious newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and The Baltimore Sun. His writings have covered a variety of topics, including hyperinflation in South America, reforms in China and the Nicaraguan civil war. During his travels, Reed was arrested by border police as he travelled with a Polish anti-communist underground group in 1986. As an author, he has also coauthored six books, including “A Republic – If We Can Keep It.” Reed’s interest in politics plays a large part in his participation in the government. Michigan governor John Engler appointed Reed to the Headlee Amendment Blue Ribbon Commission, which sought to limit local and state government spending each fiscal year in accordance with the Headlee Amendment. Reed also worked with Engler on the Secchia Commission on Total Quality government. Reed served for 15 years as a member and one year as president of the State Policy Network. He belongs to
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Larry Reed the Mont Pelerin Society, a group that includes highly regarded professionals, scholars and Nobel Prize recipients from across the globe who analyze current economic trends and study economic systems. Reed’s other accomplishments include his years of service as president of the Foundation for Economic Education and his involvement in the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.The Foundation for Economic Education aims to inspire and interest people in the principles of a free society. During his time as president, Reed helped the Foundation improve its website and travel itinerary. Reed has developed his oratory skills by delivering over 75 speeches in the last 30 years. Some of his speeches, such as “Seven Principles and Sound” and “Great Myths of the Depression” have been translated and distributed worldwide. For his outstanding achievements, Reed received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College and the Champion of Freedom Award from the Mackinac Center of Public Policy.
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Life Capturing culture
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Student photographer in the spotlight Emily N. Bartlow Contributing Writer
There is nothing as priceless as a memory – nothing as rewarding as capturing those landmark moments. Grove City College freshman Victoria O’Brien is seeking to do just that through the documentation of her educational adventures. As a communication studies major pursuing a business and Spanish double minor, O’Brien is capturing those moments through a photography course taught by Dr. Frederick Jenny, a professor of computer science and director of instructional technology at the College. The class will help prepare O’Brien for documenting her educational experience abroad. “Professor Jenny tells us over and over again, that God created a beautiful earth and it is our mission to capture God’s beautiful artistry,” O’Brien said. Like most eager college students, O’Brien seeks to broaden her abilities and, in her own words, to “add to the collection” of her accomplishments. Developing a concrete and cultur-
ally astute repertoire is not only achieved through the acquisition of lifelong skills, but also through invaluable international experiences. Students who study abroad view photography as a key component in fully encapsulating the culture they experience up close. University of Wisconsin student Patrick Moriearty described the value in photographically documenting his ISEP study abroad program at the University of Iceland. “My camera was a motivator for me to get out and see the country, to go on adventures and try new things,” he said. “I wanted to capture the essence of my trip and share my experiences with my friends and family back home but also have a way to share these memories with the friends I made while abroad.” By cultivating a firm understanding of lighting, angles and exposure, students are not only able to relive the monumental moments, but also to recall the details often overlooked. O’Brien’s ultimate goal is to vividly share her study abroad experience through the art of
photography, eagerly awaiting her adventure overseas. With London as her desired destination, O’Brien is eager to put her photography skills to the test and to explore a new avenue of opportunity through studying abroad.
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Red’s dramaturge
Bryson Edmonds Contributing Writer
An artist’s studio closely reflects his mind. In Grove City College’s production of “Red,” an accurate recreation of the painter Mark Rothko’s studio space was crucial. Senior Richard Christman had three weeks to accomplish such a task. “Red” required a dramaturge, due to large amounts of detail that needed to be learned, processed and incorporated into the show by the cast and crew. As dramaturge, Christman researched the characters, time period and context of the play to create a realistic framework for the cast, crew and audience. Christman and others also worked to construct a set that looked nearly identical to Rothko’s, right down to the paint
said. Preparing the actors and turning them into artists was crucial to the show’s fluidity and believability. Christman worked with Hickly and senior Troy Beaudry (who plays Rothko’s fictional assistant, Ken) to familiarize them with the equipment and studio space. Both actors picked up on the detailed technique and artistry quickly and with poise. Christman referred to the actors’ work as “an absolutely beautiful action scene, choreographed to be almost like a wild dance where the two cover a massive canvas with blood red paint.” Along with giving the actors the tools they needed to succeed, Christman worked to heighten the audience’s experience.
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Junior Andy Hickly as Mark Rothko. brand, brush size and shocking teal color of the painter’s Adirondack chair. Last semester, Christman was approached by Betsy Craig, professor of English and theater, about the dramaturgy position. He was an excellent choice for the position because of his interest in visual arts and experience studying Rothko while participating in a program at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. Christman accepted the position in early December. He did the majority of his research for the production, including practicing Rothko’s painting styles, over Christmas break. “Upon returning to campus, I dove right into relaying the historical and colossal character of Rothko to [junior] Andy Hickly, who expertly adopted the philosophies and characteristics of the eccentric man,” Christman
“I attempted to make their experience even more immersive than is possible from the production alone by designing and creating a dramaturgical booklet to act as a viewer’s companion to the show,” Christman said. The booklet described essential terms and examples of paintings and styles referenced throughout the show to help situate the audience. Finally, Christman and junior Jessica Shope created three oil paintings in the step-by-step style of Rothko. The paintings, which sit in the entryway of the Little Theater, set the mood for audience members and prepare them visually for what they are about to experience. Productions of “Red” are being held tonight, Feb. 21, and tomorrow, Feb. 22, in the Little Theater at 7:30 pm.
“Dancing at Lughnasa” depicts the lives of five middleaged sisters living in Ireland in the mid-1930s as the family’s religious, social and financial circumstances go from bad to worse. The story is narrated by Michael, the youngest Mundy sister’s adult son, played by junior Ethan Mitchell. Even though the seven-year-old Michael does not physically appear in the show, actors had to pantomime their interactions with him, making it seem like the boy was really there. Mitchell’s pleasant voice and relaxed manner put the audience at ease from the very start. There was a distinct difference between the older Michael and the younger. The eldest Mundy sister, Kate, was masterfully played by junior Laura Foley. Kate adheres strictly to the rules of Catholicism and strives to improve her family’s social status. Foley showed Kate’s rigidity through perfect posture and enunciation, making her more tender and vulnerable scenes with Maggie even more effective. Senior Laura Doherty played the dancing and singing sister Maggie Mundy. Maggie is the jokester of the family, offering riddles and singing songs to lighten the hearts of her sisters when times get stressful. Doherty not only showed Maggie’s fun side, but she also displayed her deep love for her family and an awareness of long lost love. Doherty’s consistent energy and playfulness made her character loveable. The youngest sister, Christina, was played by freshman Alex
Soberick. Chrissy is Michael’s mother, who brought shame to the community by getting pregnant out of wedlock. Soberick’s natural beauty and playfulness lent itself to the part of Christina. Her scenes with Michael’s father, Gerry, were both heartbreaking and endearing. Senior Julie Kucks played Rose Mundy. Rose is said in the script to be “simple,” and Kucks set Rose apart from the other sisters in a respectful way. Kucks made it easy for the audience and her fellow actors to be attached to her, making her sad circumstances (and ultimately grim fate) all the more powerful. Senior Victoria Benyo played Agnes, the most reserved of the Mundy sisters. Benyo portrayed the quiet strength and steadiness of her character. The subtlety of Agnes’s attraction to Gerry and her protectiveness of Rose were well executed. Junior Evan Burns played Father Jack, the older brother of the Mundy sisters who had just returned to Ireland from 25 years of mission work in Uganda. Burns made his character’s long speeches about Ugandan tribal ceremonies both comical and engaging. Sophomore John Laurie played a very charming Gerry Evans, Michael’s absent, travelling salesman father. Laurie played the flirtatious part with smooth confidence. The set, designed by Cliff Brown, artistically captured the setting of each scene. Despite having less than four weeks to rehearse and to produce the show, everyone involved created a memorable performance.
‘Never Land’ bolsters Christian rap
Ryan Hampton
Staff Writer Christian rap has made tremendous strides in the past few years. Nevertheless, the subgenre often comes across as a reaction to rap culture both sonically and thematically. Christian rap has undoubtedly benefitted from engaging the secular realm, but this has come at the expense of developing its own unique sounds and stories. Syracuse native Andy Mineo is intent on counteracting this trend. The 25-year-old rapper released his 2013 album “Heroes for Sale,” which was one of the most commercially successful Christian rap albums in the subgenre’s history. Mineo’s buzz has continued to grow and his most recent release, an EP entitled “Never Land,” topped the iTunes charts soon after its release. Mineo’s emphasis on introspection is what makes his “Never Land” EP appealing.
In a recent interview, Mineo stated that “I think the reason why people enjoy my music is because there’s a level of honesty and transparency that people can connect and relate to.” These attributes are on full display on “Never Land.” Second track “Paisano’s Wylin’” (“Paisano” is an Italian word similar to “homie”) includes multiple references to Mineo’s Italian-American heritage while “You Can’t Stop Me” addresses his struggles with self-doubt over an up-tempo Euro-pop instrumental. “Rewind” is an autobiographical track with lines like “Rapping been my passion/ Since my best friend got that Cool Edit/ Laid vocals on that computer mic/ With an eMachine, became a fool with it” and references to his false starts in the rap industry. “All We Got” is an equally vulnerable track on which Mineo raps “I got a girlfriend, but so long it feels weird/ It’s not like, “Yo can I get to know
you?”/ More like, ‘Meet my parents.’/ I think I’m scared cause it’s serious and/ Every time I try to tell somebody they trying to marry us/ Pump the brakes.” It is a pleasure to see Mineo convey his compelling story and personality so dexterously on “Never Land.” The instrumentals on “Never Land” reflect an awareness of mainstream rap culture. The beat on the title track “Never Land” would sound right at home on a Future mixtape while the “Paisano’s Wylin” and “Paganini” instrumentals are also top-notch. Sonically, the introspective tracks like “Rewind” and “All We Got” do not fit the EP’s galactic ambience, but “Never Land’s” artistic high points make up for its inconsistencies.
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Ultimately, Christian rap needs technically-proficient artists willing to make vulnerable music and to engage the mainstream culture with humility. Mineo has expressed a willingness to work with secular artists and has displayed an acute awareness of genre trends, so he may be an ideal ambassador for the Christian rap subgenre. He certainly has the talent, confidence and personality and it is a pleasure to see these qualities coalesce on “Never Land.”
The release of Chvrches’ debut album, “The Bones of What You Believe,” has revolutionized the indieelectronic world. Chvrches (pronounced “churches”) hails from Glasgow, Scotland and has found success with its debut album, which was ranked number 32 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Best Albums of 2013. “The Bones of What You Believe” is a fusion of indiepop, electronic and indierock. With an electronic foundation reminiscent of Passion Pit, Purity Ring and M83, Chvrches fits comfortably among a variety of wellestablished indie staples. The band is unique because it does not use any guitars; it prefers synthesizers, drums and layered vocal tracks to create a stunning combination of ethereal dance-pop. Chvrches’s hit single, “The Mother We Share,” is a melancholy song but uses bright drum hits and a sparkling synthesizer to prevent the song from turning into a dirge. The chorus lyrics, “I’m in misery where you can seem as old as your omens/ And the mother we share will never keep your proud head from falling/ The way is long but you can make it easy on me/ And the mother we share will never keep our cold hearts from calling,” ooze feeling as lead singer Lauren Mayberry’s fragile voice cuts over heavy synth with a sing-song sweetness. While not released as a single, “Science/Visions” is one of the strongest tracks on the album. The song opens with a progressive synth line that rolls along as the foundation of the entire song, strengthening with deep echoing vocals, chanting “I (I) hear (hear) your (your) breathing/ I (I) feel (feel) you (you) leaving.” The song has a dreamy, atmospheric quality reinforced by existential stream of consciousness lyrics such as “Breathe/ Don’t speak/ It’s leaving your body now/ Slow heart/ Set free/ A circuit of consciousness/ When you are truly yourself/ You will/Succumb to a permanence/ A light by day/A shadow resides by night.” The number of synth layers combined with a darker tone make this song compelling as the listener tries to dissect the individual parts. Chvrches’ “The Bones of What You Believe” is a stunning album that remains relentlessly emotional from beginning to end. Chvrches is a band to continue watching. With such a strong entrance to the indie music scene, fans can expect even bigger and better albums in the future.
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Men, suit up women dress decently well. When observing this general trend, one must ask the question: what is the expectation for how men dress? While there are certainly men around campus who take the time to shower and to look presentable, there are many guys who seem to think it is either attractive or cool to live their lives in a collection of ratty sweatpants, old sport shorts and unwashed T-shirts. While there is indeed a time and a place for such attire, wearing such articles of clothing on a
Meagan VanTil Contributing Writer Everyone knows a woman who is notoriously high-maintenance. She showers every morning, carefully styles her hair into a perfect blowout and proceeds to spend a much longer time than is necessary putting on makeup, making sure that each eyelash is perfectly curled and that her cheekbones are meticulously highlighted. While this may sound like a lot
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wear the same outfit 15 times in a row without putting in the effort. But if one wants the world to perceive him as a professional, intelligent and attractive individual, it is completely worth it to take an extra 10 or 15 minutes in the morning to look good. Quite plainly, the primary reason it is arguable that men should put in more effort is that women find well-kept men more attractive. If two pictures of the same man are shown to a large group of women – one with him in sweatpants and a ratty T-shirt,
Nate Herzog Like many readers, I have watched with a mixture of amusement and shock at Mark Mariani’s increasing separation from both reality and humility. Over the last three weeks, he has hastily written articles fraught with both logical and factual errors that often present a tone more condescending than constructive. That said, I believe Mariani legitimately wishes to help the campus community. His various errors all come from a central problem – he is not looking beyond himself. Other students attend different classes, process information differently and have different preferences than he. Rather than engage with people and try to understand them, Mariani proclaims that others
should be more like him. Again, I do believe Mariani is trying to help. He raises valid, if nuanced, points. But rather than learn how they apply to different people, he expands these points far beyond their validity. By presenting himself as uniquely intellectual, he damages the work of others. By haughtily painting with such broad strokes, he trashes the students and subsidizers paradigm of Dr. Drake, professor of music and humanities, makes a jumble of Dr. Gordon, professor of biblical and religious studies, and history and humanities professor Dr. Edwards’ media ecology and alienates many people who would otherwise agree with him. To quote Mariani back, “The desire to submit the world to one’s own [intellectual] tastes … reveals a profound narcissism.”
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of effort to put in each morning, it is necessary to note the importance of being well-groomed and put together. It seems safe to say that most people appreciate when a woman puts in the effort to look nice. In the professional world, it is often expected that a woman takes the time to make herself presentable, which is arguably a very good thing. An exception to looking polished is when a girl has an early class. Yoga pants, sweatshirt, no makeup … who can blame her? But besides having early classes, the general expectation is that
daily basis communicates a level of disinterest and sloppiness of which their wearers are unaware, or frankly, do not care about. While women are expected to look presentable on a daily basis, it seems that men are not held to the same standard as their female counterparts, which is lamentable. The intention is not to point at people and laugh at their “ugly clothes” but to encourage the people on our campus to dress in such a way that it conveys their perception of themselves. If one thinks of oneself as sloppy, lazy and smelly, he can
the other of him well-groomed and in a suit – it seems a safe assumption to say most women will find the man in the suit the more attractive one. The same principle is applicable to women as well: it is well worth the time to put in the effort to look nice. Every person is guilty of wearing sweatpants and sweatshirts sometimes simply because they feel like it, which is okay. In general, however, it is better to present oneself to the world as clean and put together. In the words of Barney Stinson, “Suit up!”
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GREEN EYESHADE AWARD This week’s award goes to junior Claire McCray for her consistency and insightful contributions the the WSAJ Pick of the Week. 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.
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The federal money problem Josh Evans News Editor With the 30th anniversary of the decision in Grove City College v. Bell only a week away, now is the time to take a look at the College’s policy of refusing any and all federal money. A number of problems are immediately evident. Perhaps the first and most obvious is the issue over which the court case was fought: financial aid. The College has taken considerable steps to ensure adequate financial assistance to those who need it, as outlined in the strategic plan report released last fall. However, there are undoubtedly numerous students for whom the financial burden could be made more manageable through federal assistance, not to mention many others for whom federal aid would open the possibility of an education at the College in the first place. The limitations go beyond alleviating tuition costs. Academics are also restricted, particularly due to the fact that a significant number of federal research grants are off-limits to the College. Education in science and engineering is crucial in the United States, and a strong research focus is key to attracting the best and brightest schools to the College, yet the lack of access to federal research grants severely restricts the College’s ability to
bring in the top budding engineers. The key question in assessing the College’s policy is this: Are these limitations worth being free of often-overbearing federal interference? The answer seems to be overwhelmingly “yes.” First of all, the challenges listed above are not insurmountable. While federal financial aid would be helpful, the College does have a strong financial aid program of its own that is constantly striving to increase the number of students receiving aid, as well as the amount given to each. Naturally, the College’s relatively low tuition also helps greatly in this respect. Additionally, while the lack of federal research money is a hindrance, research is by no means nonexistent at the College. Aside from that, the newly built STEM Hall, the future plans for renovations of Rockwell Hall and other enhancements to science education will help greatly in drawing in new students. While the College could benefit from federal funds, the cost of the attached federal interference has the potential to be disastorous. While such intervention is usually well-meaning, it is often unnecessary at best and harmful at worst. The original court case was over compliance with prohibitions against discrimination in Title IX, with which the College was already complying. However, the potential harm can be seen in the example of
the federal “blueprint” for sexual harassment policies issued jointly last year by the Departments of Justice and Education. The blueprint was issued following an investigation of the University of Montana’s handling of sexual assault cases in possible violation of Title IX. While the investigation dealt only with sexual assault, which involves physical actions, the departments also saw fit to address sexual harassment, which includes verbal interactions. The blueprint defines sexual harassment as “any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature” and clearly states that this includes verbal conduct. Troublingly, the blueprint rejects an objective standard for offensiveness, opting for a much broader subjective basis for determining harassment. Such a standard has a high probability of being misused to punish constitutionally protected speech. While this blueprint is not legally binding for colleges other than Montana, others will rightly perceive it as the standard by which future Title IX cases will be judged and act accordingly. Although the goal of preventing sexual harassment is noble, the government’s actions will serve primarily to restrict rights, which is unfortunately typical of such interference. Consequently, the College has clearly made a wise decision to forgo federal funding and thereby insulate itself from such excessive government meddling.
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Hall of Fame inductees Dave Baughman ’78 Dave Baughman excelled at the 167-pound weight class for the Grove City College wrestling team from 1975 to 1978, concluding his career as the most-decorated wrestler in program history. Baughman compiled a 36-16-4 career record under head coach Joe Kopnisky. His 36 career wins tied for first place on Grove City’s all-time victory list. Jay D’Ambrosio ’94 A six-time NCAA Division III All-American in the backstroke, Fairview, Pa., native Jay D’Ambrosio cemented his place as one of Grove City College’s most-decorated swimmers from 1990 to 1994. Overall, Grove City went 43-9 during his career in dual meets. As a senior in 1994, he earned PAC Most Valuable Performer honors after leading the Wolverines to a 13-0 record. Karin Hendrickson ’99 As a senior, Hendrickson led the Wolverines in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and minutes played. She became the program’s seventh 1,000-point scorer Feb. 10, 1999, when she scored 25 points on 11of-12 shooting in a win over La Roche. Jody (Swauger-Simms ’98) Armstrong Jody Swauger-Simms earned 10 total varsity letters at Grove City College while competing in soccer, basketball and track and field from 1994 to 1998. Swauger-Simms helped lead the women’s soccer program to its first three PAC titles in 1995, 1996 and 1997. Swauger-Simms also earned four letters as a guard for the Grove City women’s basketball team. She led the conference with 24 three-point goals as a sophomore as Grove City posted an eight-game improvement from the previous season. The Kent, Ohio, product also competed as a sprinter for the College’s women’s track and field team in 1995 and 1996 and helped the 400-meter relay set a school record with a time of 52.36 seconds.
Heritage Award recipients Eggers Alex Eggers earned four letters as a goalkeeper and forward for the Grove City College men’s soccer team from 1945 to 1951. Eggers’ game-winning goal in his sophomore season finale against Carnegie Mellon clinched the first undefeated season in program history. The next year, Eggers highlighted his junior year by leading the team in scoring. He recorded both goals in a 2-0 midseason win over Midwest powerhouse Wheaton (Ill.). The College inducted Eggers into its Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame in 2010. Harmon Dr. Herbert W. Harmon coached football and baseball at Grove City College from 1906 to 1916 and compiled one of the finest aggregate coaching records in College history during that decade. In 10 seasons as football coach, Harmon guided Grove City to a 4321-6 record. The Wolverine baseball program also flourished under Harmon’s leadership, compiling a 111-66 record. The 1912 team went 17-1. Ketler A prodigious figure in the history of Grove City College, Dr.Weir C. Ketler began his employment career at the College by working as men’s basketball coach from 1910 to 1913. In those three seasons, Ketler directed Grove City to a 32-7 overall record. Grove City compiled an 11-3 record during the 1910-11 season, his first as coach. The next year, Grove City recorded its first undefeated season by going 12-0. He became the College’s third president in 1916 and served in that position for 40 years. His unwavering leadership guided the College through World Wars I and II as well as the Great Depression.
Barbara Beck ‘86 Barb Beck played a pivotal role in the College’s volleyball dominance from 1982 to 1985, helping the Wolverines to 145 victories, five conference titles and three NCAA Division III Championship Tournament appearances. Beck capped her career by earning Honorable Mention All-America laurels from the American Volleyball Coaches Association after the 1985 season. She also earned AllRegion and became the first Presidents’ Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player in volleyball after leading Grove City to both PAC and WKC titles. Richard Jewell ’67 Bethel Park, Pa., product Dr. Richard Jewell helped lead the Grove City College men’s swimming and diving team to four Penn-Ohio conference championships and a 34-8 overall record from 1964 to 1967. Jewell’s involvement in diving continued after graduation. While serving in the military, Jewell won the United States Army 1-meter diving championship in 1970. He later served as a diving official for the Pennsylvania state high school championships and the U.S. National Championships. He served as an ambassador and student-athlete recruiter for the College for three decades before returning to campus as Grove City College’s eighth President in 2003. Bill Juergens ’87 A four-year letterman at stopper for the men’s soccer team from 1983 to 1986, Juergens helped lead Grove City to an 11-2-1 record in 1986, which tied the program’s single-season win mark. Following the season, he earned First Team All-PAC and First Team All-Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference honors. Joseph Walters Joe Walters accumulated 422 victories as in 46 total seasons as head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Grove City College. During his distinguished 40-year career at the College, he also spent 24 seasons as an assistant football coach and 16 years as associate athletic director. In 2011, he led the men’s tennis team to its first NCAA Division III Championship Tournament appearance. Grove City named its tennis facility in honor of Walters and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Patti Zbell.
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College hires new volleyball coach GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Grove City College has hired Erin Street as head volleyball coach, assistant track and field coach and assistant professor of physical education and exercise science. She will begin her duties this summer. Street comes to Grove City after spending the last eight seasons at nearby Slippery Rock University. Street worked as a graduate assistant at The Rock from 2006 until the spring of 2009. She then became an assistant volleyball coach prior to the 2009 season. As an assistant coach at Slippery Rock, Street worked in all facets of the volleyball program, including scouting, practice planning and recruiting. She specifically handled the design and implementation of The Rock’s offensive attack during her tenure. Street played volleyball for four seasons at Wheeling Jesuit University from 2002 to 2005 and co-captained the team in her senior season. A standout setter for the Cardinals, she recorded 1,285 career assists, which ranked fourth in program history. Street also ranked third alltime at Wheeling Jesuit in assists per game (8.74) and second in aces per game (.476). A native of Charlotte, N.C., Street earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Wheeling Jesuit in 2006. She completed her master of arts in community counseling at Slippery Rock in 2009. She will succeed head coach Susan Roberts, who is retiring at the end of the academic year. Roberts compiled a 583-424 record in 29 seasons (1985-2013) at Grove City. Street will be the fourth head volleyball coach in Grove City history, following Terry Ellis (1973-82), Judy Zarenko (198384) and Roberts.
Feb. 21 – March 1
Swimming and Diving Sat. TBD Kenyon Last Chance Invitational (A) Women’s Basketball Sat. 1 p.m. Thiel (H) Tues. – Sat. TBD Presidents’ Athletic Conference Tournament Men’s Basketball Sat. 3 p.m. Thiel (H) Mon. – Sat. TBD Presidents’ Athletic Conference Tournament
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A fresh take
Amy Melnik, women’s sprint swimmer
Feb. 21, 2014
Wolverines bounce back with win on the road Ian Mikrut Sports Editor
Junior Amy Melnik swims short freestyle and butterfly events for the Wolverines.
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Contributing Writer The Grove City College swimming and diving teams are fresh off several days of home-based Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship matchups, with James E. Longnecker Pool hosting 11 schools last weekend. The women’s team won their sixth straight PAC title this weekend, while the men reclaimed the conference title from Westminster College. Traditional rival Westminster placed second for both teams, scoring 794 points to Grove City’s 854 for the women while the Westminster men ended 55 points behind the winning 773 points Grove City totaled. Both teams held control all weekend, though not by as many points as in years past. Though this year’s championship was tighter than most recent Grove City victories, Wolverine swimmers firmly believed they would be able to win the meet. As junior swimmer Amy Melnik put simply, “if we didn’t win, we didn’t give it our all.” The Collegian had the opportunity to sit down with Melnik, who specializes in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle and butterfly. Melnik gave the Collegian an inside look into the women’s team and the PACs this weekend
by answering a few questions. Now that PACs have finished, what are your final reflections on the year? “We were really challenged at some points with our different meets but overall this has been a really good year. The team has grown really close to each other and really good friendships have been made. We got a huge class of freshmen but they all fit in really well and got along with us right away which is always a really big positive.”
“This year, a lot of us who have never had to be leaders in our events had to step up and lead.”
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year’s season to be like? “I think it could be very similar to this year. We had a very strong junior class this year and our freshmen and sophomores are really good too. I don’t know what freshmen will be coming in, but I think because of all our wins these last several years, we’ll have good classes coming in. I’m excited to see what we can do.” What were some of your goals for this season? “Always, one of our goals as a team is that we get along well, work together, train hard and to keep an uplifting attitude. And of course, PACs. Another big thing is not backing down to challenges. Our coach likes us to go up
How did this year’s PACs differ from PACs in past years that you have been a part of? “It was a little closer of a fight this year. Besides Westminster, Saint Vincent was quite good. They have a really good sprinter team so they were good competitors in the shorter relays. “We also graduated a really good class of seniors last year – quite a few national qualifiers. This year, a lot of us who have never had to be leaders in our events had to step up and lead in them.” What do you expect next
against teams that are fast and outside our conference. Even if we’re not going to beat them, it’s always good to race people who are faster than you, and I think we really held our own at those events.” Any closing comments? “It’s great to be a part of a team that’s like your family and is always encouraging. It’s a joyful thing to encourage someone else and to be encouraged in the same way. All the glory to God for a good season!”
The Grove City men’s basketball team was finally able to shake off a four game losing streak after a victory on the road at Geneva College in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play. The win comes after a heartbreaking loss at home in double overtime against Washington & Jefferson College, 74-68, in which the President’s guard Doug Johnson scored 28 points, hitting a game-tying three pointer near the end of regulation and converting a four-point play in the first overtime. Junior guard Mitch Marmelstein led the Wolverines, almost recording a triple-double with his 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. “It was definitely a good bounce back game for us, despite the loss. We had struggled the past few games, and I think we showed a lot of toughness to fight back and stay in the game,” Marmelstein said. “But we can’t dwell on the loss, all we can do is try to take something good from it.” Grove City was able to take out the frustration of recent losses in Saturday’s 56-39 rout of Geneva. The win came after an outstanding defensive performance in which the Wolverines held Geneva to 24 percent shooting (10-42) while also forcing 15 turnovers, nine of which were steals. Grove City now sits with a 9-13 overall record (6-8 in the PAC), giving it sixth place in the conference standings. The total points by Geneva are the fewest allowed against a Grove City team since a 2011 squad that held Waynesburg College to the same total, and the 10 field goals made by an opponent are the lowest since a 1999 Grove City game in which
opponent D’Youville College scored only nine field goals for a total of 28 points. “Defensively, it’s been an emphasis; we’ve been doing things the wrong way and this game serves as an example of doing things the right way,” Marmelstein said. “Everything we’ve been working on we put into effect in that game.” Things looked down for the Wolverines after Geneva started the game off with a 7-0 run. A four game losing streak could have been enough for the Wolverines to hang their heads early on and continue to fall behind in the game. Instead, Grove City turned things around drastically, outscoring the Tornadoes 39-15 for the remainder of the first half while stretching the lead to over 20 points in the second half. The Wolverines returned to their sharp shooting ways, hitting six three-pointers (46 percent). The team was also aggressive in attacking the hoop, getting to the free-throw line 27 times and converting 20 for an impressive 74 percent from the charity stripe. “Whenever we play Geneva they always come out with a lot [of] emotion,” Marmelstein said. He mentioned that this year, they seemed especially pumped up because it was their senior night. “We just had to weather the storm,” he said. Marmelstein and fellow junior guard Josh Patterson were the high point men for the Wolverines, tallying 10 points each, while it seemed like every Grove City player managed to chip in for the win in some way. Grove City closes out the regular season with its final home game at 3p.m. on Saturday against PAC rival Thiel College before heading into the Conference tournament.
Screening Sochi, part 3
What to look for in the final week of the Winter Olympics Brad Hummel Staff Writer
Senior history major and Olympic enthusiast Brad Hummel offers his insights on highlighted events from each day of the XXII Olympic Winter Games. Friday, Feb. 21 – Curling: Men’s Gold Medal Game –Although it may be confusing and compelling to uninitiated audiences, the precision sport of curling has been part of the Olympic program since 1998. The Sochi competition concludes today with the men’s final, in which traditional powerhouses, including Norway and Switzerland, hope to contend. Turin and Vancouver champion Canada will also seek to extend its reign. Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Ski Cross – A recent Olympic event first contested in Vancouver, Ski Cross combines the speed of downhill racing with the chaos of head-to-head competition. Following qualification, competitors must survive four unpredictable elimination
rounds en route to the coveted the United States and Canada home squad that will attempt ternational unity over and above medals. proved an absolute classic, with to improve on a disappointing the difficulties of global politics, Saturday, Feb. 22 – Cross- the host country prevailing on quarterfinal exit four years ago. the Closing Ceremony will feaCountry Skiing: Women’s 30km an overtime goal from Pittsburgh Closing Ceremony – After Mass Start – Along with Sun- Penguins star Sidney Crosby.The two and a half weeks of com- ture the winter athletes marchday’s men’s 50km mass start American team will look for petition, the Sochi Games will ing together and the extinguishevent, this long-distance test of redemption in the Sochi tour- close Sunday in grand fashion. ing of the Olympic flame which stamina serves as the marathon nament, along with a Russian Considered a celebration of in- will have burned for 17 nights. of the Winter Games. Seeking to move closer to the podium is Kikkan Randall of the United States, who finished 23rd in the event in 2010. Randall already holds the record for the best cross-country skiing finish by any American woman, recording a ninth place finish in the sprint event in 2006. Bobsleigh: Four-Man – Team captain Steven Holcomb leads the United States in their defense of their gold medal from Vancouver. The Americans, who had previously been without a bobsleigh gold since Lake Placid in 1932, strive to further establish their return to the top of a sport which has been a part of the Winter Games since its inception in 1924. Sunday, Feb. 23 – Ice Hockey: WIKICOMMONS Men’s Gold Medal Game – The The U.S. men’s bobsleigh team looks to defend its 2010 gold medal on Saturday. 2010 final in Vancouver between