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Friday, September 5, 2014
Vol. 74, No. 20
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McNulty brings experience and faith to his new office Scott Alford
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The Hon. Paul J. McNulty ‘80, Grove City College’s new president, has big shoes to fill with the departure of beloved President Dr. Richard G. Jewell ’67, but he seems equipped for the challenge. McNulty has an impressive resume, including his service as Deputy Attorney General under President George W. Bush. In his time as a U.S. Attorney, he was known for prosecuting some of the largest 9/11 conspirators, including Zacarias Moussaoui and John Walker Lindh. McNulty believes his past experience has prepared him well to take over the helm as the new President. “Being a U.S. Attorney, I was responsible for managing a group of professionals similar in size to the Grove City Staff,” McNulty said. McNulty’s civil service inside the Beltway has equipped him to lead the college well. The new president said his service has helped him to develop stronger communication channels “both
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internally and externally.” While he expressed hope that all areas of communication could continue to grow, he believes communicating with faculty must be near the top of the list. “Crisis managing is another area where my experience is applicable. Hopefully that doesn’t come into play, but it didn’t hurt last week,” he said in reference to last week’s lockdown. His first goal as President is to articulate a clear vision for the college, emphasizing that faith, freedom and “people matter.” “The motto touches on the best part of what we think of Grove City College. It’s a place where faith means something tangible. There is genuine commitment of spiritual growth and love for one another,” McNulty said. He also hopes to continue in the tradition of the college’s founders. “I feel very much as though I’ve inherited from these leaders the extraordinary legacy of virtue and liberty. PRESIDENT 3
College introduces new e-cig policy
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Phi Taus return Grayson Quay News Editor
The Phi Tau Alpha fraternity is set to return to Grove City College this year, after losing recognition two years ago. Vice President of Student Life and Learning and Dean of Students Larry Hardesty expressed enthusiasm for the group’s return, especially since they are the only fraternity, sorority, or housing group on campus that is currently inactive. “We will have a full deck. There will not be any group without recognition,” Hardesty said. The reinstatement process for the Phi Taus began in earnest during the second half of last semester. After a year-long reflection period, those current students interested in reviving the group must meet with their group’s alumni and then, pending alumni approval, can move forward. The process itself requires prospective members to revise their constitution as a way to reconnect with their group’s core values. They are also required to attend sessions on risk management, leadership development, academics, and the benefits of Greek life. Hardesty drew attention to these benefits, saying, “Nationally, students involved in Greek groups have higher GPA’s than those who
Students who smoke electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigs, and vaporizers will not be able to do so indoors this year due to a change in school policy. On Aug. 7, students were informed via email that “After a year-long discussion and implementation of an employee policy prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in College facilities, The Crimson has been similarly revised to direct students who use ecigarettes to do so outside.” Vice President for Student Life and Learning and Dean of Students Larry Hardesty told The Collegian that in discussing the possible change in policy, Grove City College officials considered questions of secondhand smoke, consistency of policy, and whether or not vapor from e-cigs could set off smoke detectors. Hardesty consulted with Director of Environmental Safety Susan Grimm, who informed him that “There just wasn’t a ton of research on them yet” to either refute or confirm any danger from secondhand vapor. Hardesty said that the policy change was largely undertaken on the advice of legal counsel, who advised the College to include e-cigs in its non-smoking policy for College employees. In adding this new policy to the Crimson Student Handbook, Student Life and Learning was simply ensuring that a
consistent set of rules applied to students and employees alike. Hardesty also pointed out that several other schools, including Calvin College, have adopted similar policies. Not all students are happy about this change. “It’s water vapor. Vaporizers were invented so you could smoke inside,” junior John Laurie said as he smoked a vaporizer bearing a striking resemblance to a sonic screwdriver. “If you can boil a pot of water in the commuter lounge kitchen, you should be able to smoke a vaporizer in the commuter lounge kitchen.” However, when he learned that the College’s reasons for the rule havd more to do with consistency of policy than with potential health hazards
of secondhand vapor, Laurie became more accepting of the new restriction. Hardesty pointed out that smoking has long been a contentious issue on campus, recalling an SGA survey several years ago concerning the establishment of non-smoking zones within 2y feet of all campus buildings. The measure narrowly failed, with Hardesty estimating that the campus was split “55/45” against it. Many students remain unhappy about people smoking near buildings. For this reason, Hardesty suggested that many non-smoking students “will appreciate the use of e-cigarettes,” due to their less pungent odor and the rapidly evaporating vapor they give off.
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Local artists take to the streets to display their talent. Pg. 4
OB welcomes the class of 2018 with a week of fun events. Pgs. 6-7
Fans awaited the latest Doctor with bated breath. Pg. 8
Ice bucket challenge: activism or slacktivism? Pg. 10
Senior Kristi Lathrop makes GCC soccer history. Pg. 12
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Vapor risks still up in the air While electronic cigarette manufacturers continue to insist that the vapor from electronic cigarettes is harmless, many studies are beginning to challenge that assertion. E-cigarettes and vaporizers contain nicotine, but no tobacco. However, recent studies have shown that they may contain other harmful chemicals. A study conducted by at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y, showed that smoking e-cigs in an enclosed space does cause an increase in nicotine levels in the air, but at a much lower level than normal cigarettes.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Collegian as a weekly publication, the first issue of which was published on Oct. 10, 1914. The Collegian was originally founded as a monthly newspaper in 1891, but was more focused on reprinting lengthy announcements and sermons by College officials than on actual journalism. As a weekly newspaper, the focus shifted toward news, student opinion, and College sports coverage. In the early years photos were rare and opinion and gossip filled the pages of The Collegian, but over the years the paper strove to bring its aesthetic and technical aspects into sync with changing journalistic standards, a process of transformation that continues under the newspaper’s current staff. For our recurring feature, “100 Years of The Collegian,” we have searched through a century of archives to bring you, our readers, a glimpse into the past of our newspaper and our College. The first installment in this series runs in this week’s issue on page 4.